History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 178

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

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Peter Dillon was a soldier in the Civil War. He enlisted as a member of Company E, 8th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and was mustered out of service as a captain, after three years of hard fighting. Three of his sons, Hamilton, Mark and James, also served in the army during this war.

The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, and there he has lived all his life. He attended the county schools and afterward started out in life as a stock dealer. Later he was in the hotel business for a time in West Virginia. In 1886 he located in Macksburg, and spent five years in the liquor business. Since 1890 he has been successfully identified with the oil busi- ness, as a producer.

Mr. Dillon's first wife was Sadie McLaugh- lin. Some time after her death he married Rosa Wharff, a daughter of Henry and Mary ( Rothley ) Wharff, of Salem township. and they have one daughter, Julia. In religious views the family are liberal. In politics Mr. Dillon is a Republican, who takes much interest in township and county affairs, as becomes a true-hearted and earnest citizen.

OHN BOHL, M. D., one of the fore- most physicians and surgeons in Wa- tertown township, occupies a beau- tiful home in Watertown, Washing- ton County, Ohio, and has spent over half a century in the practice of his profession in that city.

Dr. Bohl is a son of Conrad and Margaret (Smith ) Bohl, and like his parents, was born in Bavaria, Germany, October 21, 1828. Conrad Bohl was born in 1791, and lived until 1874. He came to the United States with his wife and family in the spring of 1834, and located in Salem township, where he followed the occupation of farming. The family were members of the German Lutheran Church. In politics Mr. Bohl was always an advocate of the principles of the Democratic party. Mrs. Bohl was born in 1789, and lived a useful life until taken away by death in 1881. She and

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her husband had six children, as follows : Elizabeth; Nicholas; Barbara; Philip; Con- rad : and John.

Elizabeth Bohl was united in marriage with Oliver Nelson, and both husband and wife are deceased. Barbara Bohl became the wife of Henry Barnburg, a minister of the M. E. Church, who is now laid to rest, and his widow makes her home in the city of St. Louis. Philip and Conrad Bohl are deceased. Nich- olas Bohl is a progressive farmer and exten- sive land owner, residing with his family, three miles northeast of Watertown, on his beautiful farm. In 1845 he married Mary E. Gaddel, a lady of many commendable qualities, who was also of German descent. She was born in 1826, and died March 8, 1897. She bore her husband eight children, namely : Philip, of Nebraska; Conrad, living in Water- town; Mary, wife of Jared I. Budd, of Beckett's Station, Ohio; Katharine and Mar- garet, living at home; Nicholas, of Nebraska; and Jacob, and an infant, both deceased.

John Bohl received his scholastic training in different common schools, and attended the College of Medicine and Surgery, in Cincin- nati, to fit himself for his chosen calling in life. From this institution he graduated with honor in 1859, and immediately afterward chose Watertown for his field of practice. Since the year in which he graduated, half a century ago, he has lived in no other city but this. He is a member of the National, State and County Medical societies, and helped to organize the last named association in 1860.

In 1851 Dr. Bohl was united in matri- mony with Elizabeth Weihl, a daughter of Clephys and Margaret Weill, born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1817. She was the mother of three children,-Elizabeth, wife of Dr. J. A. Reynolds, of Waterville, Minnesota; Jacob, a prominent physician in Marietta Ohio; and John, formerly a physician and surgeon in Watertown, Ohio, who died September 10. 1900. Mrs. Bohl departed this life October 28. 1895.

Dr. Bolil is a faithful member of the Ger- man Lutheran Church. In political opinions

he is a Democrat. His experience and skill in the practice of his profession have won for him the confidence of all his friends, and of the citizens of Watertown in general.

EWIS WALLER, a prominent farmer and oil producer of AAurelius town- ship. Washington County, Ohio, is a native of Jackson township, Noble County, Ohio, and was born January 20, 1846. His parents were Thomas and Sarah (Taylor) Waller, natives of Noble County, Ohio.

The paternal grandfather of Lewis Waller was also named Lewis Waller ; he was born in Ireland. He came to the United States and was one of the pioneer settlers and farmers of Jackson township, where he spent his life and clied. Ile chose for his wife Plebe Hughes, and they had a number of children.

Lewis Waller's maternal grandfather was William Taylor, a native of England, who was also one of the pioneer settlers of Jackson town- ship. His wife's maiden name was Mary Tay- lor, but she was not related to him.

Thomas Waller, father of Lewis, was ex- tensively engaged in farming in Jackson town- ship, and lived and died there. He was united in marriage with Sarah Taylor, and their chil- dren were as follows: Phcebe, the wife of James Roff: Mary, who was united in mar- riage with Jacob Gessel; Lewis; Joseph ; James and Lucy, the wife of George Bell.

Lewis Waller was reared in Jackson town- ship, and in the common schools he learned what he could in the way of educating himself, and directly afterward applied himself to farm- ing in Aurelius township. He now owns two farms of 85 and 57 acres respectively, located on sections 18 and 20, and 10 acres off of the Leper farm. In 1888 he became interested in the oil business, and now owns fifteen produc- ing wells in his township, with an average yield of 150 barrels per month.

Mr. Waller was united in marriage, Jan- uary 9, 1871, with Amelia J. Atherton, a daughter of John and Rebecca ( Dickey ) Ather- ton, of Jackson township. Noble County. They

DANIEL R. SHAW.

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have six children, namely : Florence, now the wife of Elmer Wickens: Harry. deceased ; Howard, twin brother to Harry ; Armenia, the wife of Thomas Diehl; Luhut, who married Joseph Ward; and Frank.

During the Civil War, Mr. Waller enlisted in Company D. 174th Reg., Ohio Vol. In- fantry. In September, 1864. he took part in the battles at Overall Creek and the Cedars, near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and likewise in other minor engagements, and in August, 1865. he was honorably discharged.

Politically Mr. Waller is a firm believer in the principles of the Republican party, to which he gives his hearty support.

ARL BOESHAAR. For fully 30 years, Mr. Boeshaar has been en- gaged in the tannery business in Lower Salem, and by conducting a flourishing establishment and fur- nishing employment to a large number of men. he has been of great service to his community. He deserves the credit of having risen to his present position mainly through his own ef- forts. Born in Prussia, August 3. 1843. he is the son of Jacob and Philippina ( Baker ) Boeshaar.

Jacob Boeshaar, a tanner by trade, came to America in 1845. After a short residence in Pittsburg, Wheeling, Gravel Hill, and Belmont County, Ohio, he moved to Washington Coun- ty, Ohio, and settled upon a farm in Aurelius township. Here he was engaged in agricul- ture, with much success, for many years. Later in 1867. he moved to Salem, and in 1869. with his son, Carl, opened a tannery. Two years later, in 1871, at the early age of 52 years, he died, leaving his son to continue the business. In early manhood, Jacob Boeshaar married Philippina Baker, who died July 4, 1867. To them were born nine children, namely: Carl ; Carolina (1), Caroline (2). Jacob, Theobald. Mary, Fred, and Christian, all of whom are de- ceased ; and John H.

Carl Boeshaar, was but two years old when his parents came to America, and was mainly

reared in Ohio, where they finally settled. Here, with hard work and an active intellect, he obtained such education as the common schools could afford. Upon starting out in life, in ISos, he hired out as apprentice to a tanner. After three years. he became so proficient at the business that he was enabled to command good wages, and for nine months he worked as a journeyman. In 1809, as has been said, he with his father, opened a tannery in Salem. From 1871, the time of his father's death, until 1883. he carried on the business by himself. with very good results. He then closed the tannery for a period of three years, but in 1886 opened it again under the firm name of Carl Boeshaar & Son. Putting into this industry re- newed strength and vigor, he was now enabled to conduct it on a larger scale than before. Fach succeeding year has added stability and capital to the firm, which now turns out 130 hides per month.

In 1867. Mr. Boeshaar married Catherine Wetz, daughter of Jacob and Catherine ( Say- ler ) Wetz, residents of Salem township. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Boe- shaar, four of whom have been married as fol- lows, -- Lizzie, to Daniel Mattern: Katie. to John Garver: Mary, to Jacob Hart ; and Phil- ipena .A., to Lewis Hart. The other children are Carrie L. and Fred C. Mr. Boeshaar is a man of irreproachable character, and is a mem- ber of the Protestant Lutheran Church. Fra- ternally. he belongs to Lowell Lodge, No. 438, I. O. O. F .; and politically, he affiliates with the Democrats.

D ANIEL R. SHAW. who for many years was successfully engaged in mercantile pursuits in Vincent, Ohio, which is still his home, is now serv- ing a three-years term as County Commissioner of Washington County, having been elected to that office in November, 1899, on the Republican ticket. He took his seat in September, 1900, succeeding Mr. Randolph, of Bartlett, Wesley township. Mr. Shaw was born in Dunham township, and is a son of the late Daniel and Catherine Shaw.

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Daniel Shaw was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, in 1798, and came to this country about 1820, and located in Washington Coun- ty, Ohio, where he was among the early set- tlers. In politics he was a stanch Democrat. He departed this life in 18;2. His wife came to Washington County in 1841, and survived her husband about 10 years. They reared a family of several children, who are mainly resi- dents of Washington County.

Daniel R. Shaw remained in Dunham town- ship until he reached maturity, and followed farming until 1884. In December of that year he went to Vincent and opened a general mer- chandise store, in connection with which he acted as agent for the Marietta Mineral Rail- road Company, as it was then called. Three years later, in 1887, he sold his store to his brother, Alexander Shaw, and took a vacation which he spent principally in traveling and sightseeing. He was 18 months in California, having relatives about 30 miles south of Los Angeles, and during this time visited many places of interest.

Returning to Vincent, Mr. Shaw was en- gaged in mercantile pursuits until 1892, when he sold to advantage, and since that time vari- ous business enterprises have claimed his at- tention. In partnership with L. C. Hayes, he purchased and platted what is known as Hayes & Shaw's addition to Vincent. They also put down the first oil well in that vicinity, and Mr. Shaw is still extensively engaged in leasing and operating oil fields in various sections of the county. He owns a splendid farm but a short distance north of Vincent. Besides this he has a fine, large residence in Vincent, which was completed in February, 1894.

Mr. Shaw was joined in marriage with Blanche Agin, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Agin, both of whom are prominent resi- dents of Vincent. Three children blessed this union, the eldest of whom, Luella, died in in- fancy. The others are Fergus, aged nine years; and Delbert, aged seven years. Al- though reared in the Presbyterian faith, Mr. Shaw has liberal ideas on religious subjects. In politics he has played a prominent part. When but twenty-one years of age he was

elected assessor of personal property in Dun- ham township, and to his credit it may be said that he held that office for 14 consecutive years. In 1880 he was elected real estate assessor of the same township. Mr. Shaw is a public- spirited citizen, and is intensely interested in local and national affairs. To his efforts are largely due the successful completion and dedi- cation of the new $200,000 Court House, which is the pride of the citizens of Washing- ton County.

R. RICHARD H. WHITTINGTON, able and widely known physician of New Matamoras, Washington Coun- ty, Ohio, has a general practice which does credit to his skill and experience. He also owns a fine farm and does general farming. Dr. Whittington was born July 20. 1850, in Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, and is a son of Benjamin H. and Hannah ( Merrill ) Whittington. His grandparents were Henry and Rebecca ( Hunt ) Whitting- ton. The former was a native of Calvert County, Maryland, and the father of Massa- chusetts. The Whittingtons are of English descent.

Benjamin Whittington, like his father, claimed Maryland as his native state, and was born in Calvert County, August 16, 1832. At the age of 14 years, he journeyed west with his mother, to Belmont County, Ohio, leaving behind the pleasant scenes of his boyhood days. They located in Barnesville, and Mr. Whitting- ton remained there until he attained the age of 17 years, when he again took his leave of familiar scenes, and went to Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio. There he resided until 1880, when he located in Washington County, and purchased a farm near Bloomfield, Ludlow township, where he spent the remainder of his life. The date of his demise was December 18, 1898. While still a resident of Noble County, he followed the occupation of tobacco raising on a farm there, and cultivated quite an exten- sive supply of tobacco.

Benjamin Whittington was united in mar- riage with Hannah Merrill, a daughter of

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Richard and Hannah ( Perkins ) Merrill. She is a native of Noble County, Ohio, where her birth occurred April 10, 1835, in Summer- field. Their union was blessed with eight chil- dren, as follows: an infant, deceased, born April 7, 1853; Sylvester, born April 29, 1854; Margaret R., born March 24, 1856; Richard H .; James T., born December 13, 1861 : El- mer, born October 12, 1804; Laura J., born February 12, 1868; and William A. born Sep- tember 25 1870. Mrs. Whittington died Octo- ber 2, 1870. The father of these children was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for twenty-five years. In political opinions he was a Republican. The mother was also an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Richard H. Whittington was reared in Noble County, Ohio, and attended the public schools. At the termination of his school ca- reer he became an instructor, and taught school for about six years. He spent eighteen months in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa, and filled positions in Noble, Monroe and Washington counties in Ohio. After this he attended Star- ling Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio, to fit himself for the medical profession. and in 1801. received his degree. In May, of the same year, he purchased a fine farm near New Matamoras, but chose for his first field of prac- tice the town of Rinard's Mills, Washington County, where he remained until 1893. He then left that place for West, Ohio, where he practiced successfully for a time, and then spent two years in New Matamoras. His healthı failed him then, and he was compelled to give up his practice there, and go to his farm near New Matamoras, where he began general farm- ing on his 120 acres, and has since lived, and continued in general practice. He is especially fitted for a physician's work, having taken a post-graduate course of six weeks at the Star- ling University, where he graduated in the year 1896. He makes a specialty of female dis- eases but is also skillful in many others.

On June 24, 1894, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Clara Berentz, a daughter of Christopher W. Berentz, and they have had two children, namely: Starling, de-

ceased, and Chauncey. By a former union Mr. Whittington has had two children,-Homer M., and Cora B. Mr. Whittington, to- gether with his family, attends the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been a member twenty-seven years. Since 1899, he has been a member of the American Medical Association. In politics, he is independent, and has served on the board of health of New Matamoras. He is a gentleman who enjoys the esteem and respect of his fellow citizens.

IV. GRIMES, one of the foremost farmers of Grandview township, Washington County, Ohio, owns 171 acres of valuable land in sections 15 and 21, and carries on general farming, although lie rents the greater part of his land to other people. He was born in Bel- mont County, Ohio, January 7, 1839, and is a son of John and Anna ( Creighton ) Grimes.

John Grimes was born in County Down, Ireland. He lived to see many years of active life, and when still a young man, previous to coming to this country, he was a weaver of fine linen. After arriving in the United States, he traveled from New York to Guernsey Coun- ty, Ohio, and there made his home. He soon found work at that place, and was employed in doing contract work on the National Road. For a number of years, he also followed gen- eral farming, and in 1862, he moved from Bel- mont to Washington County, Ohio, where he purchased the farm now owned by his son, C. W., and lived there until 1882, the date of his demise.

Mr. Grimes was united in matrimony with Anna Creighton, while a resident of Guernsey County, and they were blessed with 13 children : Those now living are as follows: Jane ; Mary; C. W .; Michael C. : Samuel S. ; James K. : and George W. Michael C., James and George are ministers of the Gospel in the Methodist Epis- copal denomination, having been reared in that faith by their parents. In politics John Grimes was always a Republican.

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places in Guernsey and Belmont counties until the Civil War, when he enlisted as a private, August 12, 1862, in Company C. 52nd Reg .. Ohio Vol. Infantry. He fought under Gen- eral Daniel MeCook, and saw hard service un- til he was honorably discharged in 1865, at Washington, D. C. He was in the battle of Perryville, on August 8, 1862, at Stone River, and in North and South Carolina with General Sherman. During this period he was wounded three times, once. July 19, 1804. in the left hand, while fighting in the battle of Peach Tree Creek, in Georgia, and again in the left shoulder, by a minie ball, at Bentonville, North Carolina. He was advanced, on ac- count of valiant service, from a private's rank to that of captain. After the war, he returned to his farm, where he has continued until the present time, a well-to-do and successful farmer.

The subject of this sketch is a Prohibition- ist, in his political opinions. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at New Matamoras, Washington County, Ohio.

OHN H. RUSSELL, a prominent oil operator of the Ohio Valley, owning extensive holdings of valuable oil land both in Ohio and West Vir- ginia, has been a resident of Mari- etta, since 1898. A Pennsylvanian by birth. he is a son of T. H. and Almeda MI. ( Fir- man ) Russell, of whom the former was a na- tive of the state of New York, and the latter of Pennsylvania.

T. H. Russell accompanied his parents, in childhood, to Warren County, Pennsylvania, where his father engaged in farming. In early manhood he became interested in the oil fields of the Keystone state, and embarked in the oil business, in which he continued through life. In 1893 he went to the vicinity of Corn- ing. Ohio, and there his death occurred in 1898, at the age of 56 years.

The oil business has been familiar to John H. Russell since his boyhood. He is the sen- ior member of the firm of Russell & Metzger.

the scene of whose present labors is in the northern part of Washington County.

Mr. Russell and his family reside at No. 523 Second street, Marietta, and they are at- tendants of the Methodist Church. Fraternal- ly he is affiliated with the Masons and Elks.

S.LAC AND LEVI SOLE, brothers, and prominent agriculturists of Grandview township. Washington County, occupy farms side by side, about six miles from New Matamoras, on the Ohio River. They are prominent citizens of their township, and are experts in the line of work they pursue with such diligence and constancy. They are sons of Stephen and Catherine ( Brown) Sole, well-known and respected citi- zens.

Stephen Sole was born in 1817, in the Key- stone State, while his wife was a native of Bel- mont County, Ohio, where her birth took place in 1827. They had a family of thirteen chil- dren, of whom the following are still living : Isaac; Jacob, a farmer in Monroe County, Ohio: and Levi.

Isaac Sole was born in Monroe County, Ohio, on June 11, 1844, and lived on the home place until the Civil War broke out, in 1861. He then determined to fight for the Union, and enlisted in Company C. 2nd Reg .. Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, in the Department of the East. Throughout the long struggle that fol- lowed he saw hard service, and fought with courage and resolution. While in Charleston, West Virginia, he was struck by a minie ball in the left shoulder, and the wound thus received kept him in the hospital forty-three days. On July 3. 1865. he was honorably discharged and returned to his home in Monroe County.

While serving his country he was united in marriage with Merinda E. Shrives, a native of Monroe County, whose birth took place in 1845. To their union were born eight children, as follows: James; Sylvester: Libby: Cor- delia : Hattie ( deceased ) : Catherine: Stephen ( deceased ) : and Oscar. The family attend the United Brethren Church, of which Mr. Sole is a member.

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After the war Mr. Sole purchased a farm in Monroe County and remained there in the in- terests of his calling until 1896. the time of his removal to his present farm of thirty acres. He does general farming and has been a tiller of the soil all his life. In politics he is a Demo- crat, and always defends his party principles.

Levi Sole, brother of Isaac, was born Au- gust II, 1849, in Monroe County, Ohio. He was a resident of the homestead farm until 1872, when he was united in marriage with Mary Bowen, also a native of Monroe County. who was born in 1853. He then started out for himself, and after various experiences pur- chased his present home farm, beside that of his brother, Isaac. His family consists of four children, namely: E. Wilson; Charles ; Mag- gie ; and Elmer.

Levi Sole's farm contains forty acres of fertile land, which he keeps highly cultivated. He has always taken sides with the Democratic party, in politics, and is a valued member of . that organization.

P HILIP F. KARCHER, who carries on general farming and dairying in Grand View township Washington County, Ohio, is of German descent. but was born in Monroe County, Ohio, December 1, 1857. He is a son of Henry and Catherine (Voegley ) Karcher. The former is a native of Alsace, where he was born in 1817, and the latter was born in Germany in 1821.

In 1844 Henry Karcher came to the United States and located in Pittsburg. Subsequent- ly he went to Monroe County, and later on set- tled in New Matamoras. Washington County. He worked at his trade as a carpenter and also farmed during the remainder of his life there. He and his wife had nine children, as follows: Lena, who is the wife of Mr. Gautschi: Henry, deceased: Charles; William; An- gust ; Philip F .; Catherine, wlto married Henry Clerner, deceased ; Henry; and Em- ma, who became the wife of Mr. Langs- dorf. The family were members of the Ger-

man Lutheran Church. In politics the father was an active worker in Democratic interests. He died December 19, 1898. age 81 years, two months and seven days. Mrs. Karcher is still living, aged 81 years.

The subject of this biography was born, reared and married in Monroe County, Ohio. His marriage took place August 7, 1881, when he led to the altar Caroline E. Lohr, who was born in Monroe County on July 6, 1859, and is a daughter of John and Caroline ( Deagle ) Lohr, natives of Germany. In 1838 Mrs. Karcher's father came to the United States. He was but nine years old at the time of this voyage. The family located in Pitts- burg, and later moved to Monroe County, where he now resides, following the double occupation of carpenter and farmer. He and his wife had fourteen children, eight of whom are still living. Mrs. Karcher is the oldest child. The others are as follows: Margaret; George: John; Louise; Ed; Henry; and Amelia.

Philip F. Karcher and his wife have six children, as follows: Clarence; Olive; Roy; Lester : Archie; and Gracie. The family have lived in Washington County since 1891. Pre- vious to their arrival Mr. Karcher was a bar- ber in Moundsville, West Virginia, for ten years and ten days, but is now content with general farming and dairying on his 165 acres of land. He also raises stock to some extent, and prospers in all he undertakes. In politics is a Democrat of active partisanship. He and Mrs. Karcher are valued members of the Lu- theran Church.

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 178

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