History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 191

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

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Five children were born to them, as follows: William H .; Charles; John; Mary, who was drowned in a cistern when a child; and Emma, who was born October 31, 1868, and lives at home.

Charles Langenberg was born October 31, 1854, and after a preliminary mental training took a course in Duff's Business Col- lege, at Pittsburg. He was then identified with a leather concern of that city for a num- ber of years. In 1882 he came to Beverly and engaged in the grocery business, his store be- ing at present in the Odd Fellows Block. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow and belongs to the Encampment. He is a Democrat in politics, is township treasurer, and has served in the council. April 25, 1882. he married Edith Palmer, a daughter of Jo- seph T. Palmer, and they have three children, -Edgar P., Henry and Charles F.

John Langenberg, the third son of Henry Langenberg, was born September 23, 1859. He was married in September, 1893, to Blanche Hoge, a daughter of Solomon G. and Lucy M. Hoge. She was born in Beverly, in November, 1863, and her marriage resulted in two children,-Kent H., who was born in November, 1894; and Mary E., who was born in February, 1902. Fraternally John Langen- berg is a member of Beverly Lodge, No. 84, I. O. O. F .: Shiloh Encampment, No. 158, and the Court of Honor. He is a Democrat in politics, and has served as a member of the town council.

William H. Langenberg obtained his men- tal training in the public schools of Beverly, after which he and his brother John succeeded their father in the tannery. They conducted the business successfully until 1900, when they closed out. They purchased the Hardin & Raney flouring mill in January, 1900, and have since operated it. They have a capacity of 50 barrels per day. their leading brand be- ing "Legal Tender," which has a large sale. They also have a large custom trade in grind- ing meal and feed.

Mr. Langenberg was married in October,

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1874, to Jennie C. Leget, who was born in Waterford, Washington County, Ohio, in 1854, and is a daughter of Samuel and Re- becca Leget. They have one child,-Bernice, who was born January 11, 1880, and was mar- ried July 17, 1902, to Ele B. Hall, of Beverly, Ohio. Religiously they are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Fraternal- ly Mr. Langenberg is a member of Beverly Lodge, No. 84, I. O. O. F .; Shiloh Encamp- ment, No. 158; and the Court of Honor. He is a Democrat in politics, served on the school board two terms, in the town council two terms and was postmaster of Beverly under Cleve- land's first administration.

AMES R. SHELDON, who is engaged in farming in Waterford township. Washington County, Ohio, was born in Noble County, Ohio, in 1840. He is a son of William and Amanda (Wells) Sheldon.

His grandfather, Belteshazar Sheldon, was probably a native of Germany, and lived near Cumberland, Maryland. William Shel- don was born in Cumberland, Maryland, in 1808, and was a farmer by occupation. He was a Whig in early days and later a Repub- lican. He died in 1892, and lies buried in the Haynes Meeting-House burying grounds, in Jackson township, Noble County. He mar- ried Amanda Wells, who was born in Water- ford township, on the Tucker farm, in 1803. and is a daughter of David and Mary ( Cory ) Wells. She died in Noble County, in 1871. leaving three children, namely: Mary Eliza- beth, who married Edward Blakely, of Noble County, who became a widow soon after the Civil War, and is now the wife of Samuel Boone, a farmer; Martha Jane, who married George Nickilsen; and James R., the subject of this sketch.

James R. Sheldon was married in 1861 to Mary Haynes, a daughter of Jesse and Phobe Haynes. She was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1840, and died in 1869.

They reared three children, namely : Amanda, who married Henry McNeal, and is living on a farm adjoining that of Mr. Sheldon ; James E., who lives in Waterford township; and Jesse W., who died in infancy.

Mr. Sheldon was married, secondly, in 1872, to the widow of Rev. Lindley Yarnall. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Way; she was born in Noble County, Ohio, in 1845, and is a daughter of Edward and Ann Way, also of that county. Her parents came to Noble County from England, when children. She had three children by her first marriage, namely: Edward Lincoln, a mail carrier on the Waterford route, who owns a farm in Morgan County ; Della A., the wife of John Malster, of Waterford township; and Mary A., who married Elmer Taylor, and is living in Noble County. Mr. Sheldon and his wife have three children, namely: Caroline, a school teacher, living at home; William, an attorney-at-law, in Marietta; and Horace, a minister of the Methodist Church, having a charge in Morgan County, Ohio. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon are members of the Pres- byterian Church. The former is a Republican in politics.

Mr. Sheldon enlisted in 1864 at Columbus, Ohio, in the 16Ist Reg .. Ohio Vol. Infantry. He went to Cumberland, Maryland, was on (luty near Harper's Ferry some time, and was then mustered out at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. Since that time he has been living in Washington County, and is one of the most highly esteemed and influential men of that section.

ILLIAM H. CUNNINGHAM, who has been an undertaker ånd cab- inet-maker at Barlow, and also clerk of Barlow township since 1884, was born in Harrison Coun- ty, Virginia, in 1842, and is a son of Ben- jamin F. and Sabra (Harvey) Cunningham, who came to Washington County, Ohio, in 1852.

Benjamin F. Cunningham followed agri-

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cultural pursuits through life and made his Washington County farm one of the best in Barlow township. Its nearness to the village enhances its value. His death occurred on October 28, 1898, at the age of 78 years. His widow, who has reached the age of 76 years, still resides on the farm. They had a family of 12 children, as follows: William Harrison ; Francis Marion, who died while serving in the Union army during the Rebellion ; Louisa L., who died in infancy; Melissa Jane, who re- sides on the home place: Leonidas Golden, who died in 1874; Loring Melville, who re- sides at Fishtown, Ohio; John Wesley, who resides at Belpre, Ohio: Orlando Worilla, a farmer and stone-mason, who resides on his farm near Vincent ; Ister Carr, who is engaged in business at Petroleum, West Virginia, and has his home in Vincent ; Mary Elizabeth, who married Jason H. Madden and resides at Lum- berport, West Virginia; Robert Franklin, who resides on the homestead near Barlow: and Sarah Rebecca, who is the wife of George Mclaughlin, of Fairfield township.

William H. Cunningham was reared and schooled in Barlow. In 1868 he embarked in the business of cabinet-making and undertak- ing, and has associated his son, Charles H., with him. This firm is one of the most hon- crable in the city, both members being re- gardel with universal esteem. Both are mem- bers of Bartlett Blue Lodge, No. 293, A. F. & A. M., and also of Barlow Lodge, No. 423. Knights of Pythias.

The first marriage of William H. Cun- ningham was to Artemus Caroline Childers, a daughter of Basil Childers, of West Vir- ginia. She died in 1876, leaving three chil- dren, viz. : Charles H. ; Sabra Ellen, the wife of William Malone, of Pleasants County, West Virginia ; and Ida L., who died at the age of two years. The second marriage of Mr. Cunningham was to Artesia Childers, a sister of his first wife, and five children have been lorn to this union, namely: Edward Allison, who resides with his maternal grandparents ; Kittie Florence: Amanda Bertha; Benjamin Harrison : and Harvey Basil. The family re-

sides in the village of Barlow, where they at- tend the Methodist Church, and take part in the social life of the community.

During the Civil War Mr. Cunningham served in the pioneer corps, under A. C. Bur- roughs, and has been adjutant of Barlow Post, No. 434, G. A. R., ever since its organization, in 1886. In politics he has been a lifelong Republican, differing from his father, who supported the Democratic party. Mr. Cun- ningham has always been interested in educa- tional legislation, and has served on the Board of Education for many years. Since 1888, when he succeeded David HI. Merrill, of Mari- etta, he has been the efficient clerk of Barlow township. He is respected in business and in private life, and is a thoroughly good and de- sirable citizen.

OHN MALSTER, a prominent farm- er of Waterford township, Washing- ton County, Ohio, is living on his farm of 225 acres in that township. He was born in Waterford township, in 1866, and is a son of Moses and Emily J. ( Dunsmore ) Malster.

Moses Malster was born in Palmer town- ship, Washington, May 20, 1826, and was a farmer by occupation. He served as county commissioner in 1876, and was justice of the peace. He died March 10, 1900. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 37, F. & A. M., and Waterford Grange, No. 231. He married, first, Martha White, and they had four children, namely: Charles Winfield, of Waterford township; Arnold O., who lives near the Maple Grove Church, in Waterford township; Mary A., who married Ed. W. Watkins, and lives in Michigan; and Fre- mont W., of Waterford township. He mar- ried, secondly, Emily J. Dunsmore, who was born in Fairfield township in 1839, and they had two children, namely : Emily E., who mar- ried Arthur T. Baldwin, a druggist of Wash- ington Court House, Ohio; and John, whose name opens this sketch.

THOMAS OVID SCOTT.

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John Malster owns 225 acres of fine farm- ing land in Waterford township, and this he keeps under a fine state of cultivation. He has a thorough knowledge of farming matters and is much interested in the progress and ad- vancement made in that line of work. He stands very high in the community, where he is admired for his good principles and his willingness to assist in enterprises which are undertaken for the good of the people who live in that section.

He was married April 9, 1890, to Della A. Yarnall, who was born in Noble County, Ohio, in 1867, and is a daughter of Linsey and Elizabeth ( Way) Yarnall. They had two children, namely: Laura, who was born October 9, 1893, and died September 22, 1895 ; and Lucy E., who was born July 1, 1897.

Mr. Malster and his wife attend the Meth- odist Church. He is a Democrat in politics and is a member of Waterford Grange, No. 231.

HOMAS OVID SCOTT, whose farm is located three miles from Marietta, is engaged in truck farming and in producing oil from the wells on his farm. He was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania, in 1852, and is a son of James and Sarah (Day) Scott.

James Scott was a gardener, and settled in Marietta, in 1856, where he bought the farm on which Thomas Ovid Scott now lives. He was a Republican in politics, and, in a re- ligious connection, a member of the Congrega- tional Church. His wife, Sarah Day, died in 1872. She was a daughter of Jacob Day, who lived in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and was a ship-carpenter. He came to Marietta, Ohio, in 1854.

Thomas Ovid Scott has a farm of 96 acres, on which are located 15 oil wells, which pro- duce 30 barrels per day. He is also engaged in truck farming, although not to any great ex- tent, as he pays the greatest attention to his oil wells. Mr. Scott is a thorough and con-

scientious workman and is possessed of much energy and thriftiness.

In 1883 Mr. Scott married Alice, daughter of William Thorniley, of Marietta township. By a former marriage Mrs. Scott had three children, as follows: Annie is the wife of James Dilley, of Marietta, and has one daugh- ter, Effie. William J. married Eliza Allen, of Columbus, Ohio, and lives in Syracuse, Ohio, where he is a physician ; he has one son, Ovid. Thomas K. married Tallie Polton, of Marietta, and they have two children, -- Olive and Hen- son. Mrs. Scott is a sister of N. N. Thorniley, of Washington County. The subject of this sketch has one sister,-Catherine,-who mar- ried Herman Fuller, and is living near Belle Plaine, Iowa. Mr. Scott is a Republican in politics.

HARLES B. PADGITT, who is bridgetender at Waterford, Wash- ington County, Ohio, is a native of Waterford township, and was born February 7, 1850. He is a son of George M. and Mary ( Brookover ) Padgitt.

George M. Padgitt was born in Perry County, Ohio, in 1824, and died in 1899. He was a shoemaker and settled in Water- ford township in 1848, where he worked at his trade until his death. He mar- ried Mary Brookover, who was born in Maryland, and is living in Marietta, in her eighty-fifth year. She is a member of the Methodist Church. They had six children, namely : William, a plasterer and contractor, of Marietta : Charles B., the subject of this sketch: John Henry, who died when a boy; Eliza, who married John Cowel, of Marietta ; George R., a molder, living in Marietta: and Susan, who married George Rock, foreman in a laundry in Marietta.

Charles B. Padgitt learned his father's trade, that of a shoemaker. He was appointed bridgetender at Waterford in 1894. a posi- tion which he still retains. He also buys and' sells butter, eggs and poultry, having been

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engaged in that line of business for the past five years.

Mr. Padgitt was married in 1873, to Ro- setta Morey, a daughter of Cyrus and Re- becca Morey. She was born in Waterford township, in July, 1850. They have three children, namely: Bertha, who was born in 1878, and is teaching in Waterford township; Myrtle M., born in 1880, who married David H. Stowe, an oil driller of California; and Frank, who died in September, 1895, at the age of twelve years.

Mr. and Mrs. Padgitt are members of the Methodist Church. He is a member of Bev- erly Lodge, No. 84, I. O. O. F., and the Court of Honor, and for years has been a member of the Board of Education of Waterford. Po- litically he is a Democrat. He is well known in Waterford and the vicinity and is worthy of the confidence reposed in him.

APT. JAMES HADDOW, a well- known farmer and a veteran of the Civil War, who now resides about one mile east of Barlow, in Barlow township, was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, December 19, 1827, and is a son of Robert and Janet ( Ormiston) Haddow, both of whom were natives of Scotland. In 1834, they came to Ohio, lived two years at Zanesville, and then located in Washington County.

Captain Haddow has been a resident of Washington County almost continuously for 67 years. Prior to the location of his parents here he was sent to some relatives in Barlow township and cared for by them. He learned the carpenter trade and has done excellent and satisfactory work in that line throughout the township. For the past 20 years, how- ever, he has been devoted exclusively to farm- ing. In his earlier years he spent some months in Louisiana, and also in the pineries of Min- nesota. When the call was made for soldiers to come to the defense of the old flag, one of the first loyal responses was made by Captain

Haddow, then a young man, at the beginning of his career, with a wife and family. He enlisted on August 1, 1861, as a private, in Company F, 36th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf. He served in the ranks for 13 months, but aft- erward won rapid promotion and was captain of Company E for one year before returning to his home in 1865.

In 1853 Captain Haddow was married to Lucy Dustin, who was born December 19. 1834, her birthday having occurred exactly seven years later than that of her husband. She was a daughter of William and Eunice (Walker) Dustin, the youngest of a family of II children, of which she is the only survivor. Her father served as captain in the war of 1812. With his family he came to Marietta, Ohio, from Massachusetts and in 1830 set- tled in Barlow township. Nine children were born to Captain and Mrs. Haddow, viz. : Rob- ert W., who is a farmer and stockman, of Texas is married and has four sons; John Fremont, who resides in California and has five children : Elvie ( Richards), who lives in Iowa, and has four children; Lucy (Lynch), who resides in Barlow township, and has three children; Louella May, who died at the age of 15 months; Myrtie, who is the wife of Charles Canfield, lives in Barlow township, and has five children; Clara, who is the wife of B. S. Ball, of Barlow township, and has three children; James M., who is unmarried and resides at home; and Electa ( Bartlett), who has three children and resides near Wa- terford, Ohio. It will be seen that a number of the children are settled in Barlow township and thus Captain and Mrs. Haddow can enjoy the companionship and attentions of their grandchildren. They have resided upon their present farm of 118 acres ever since their mar- riage. Many changes have been inaugurated, the old log house has given way to a substan- tial and attractive frame dwelling, while the surroundings have been likewise improved, and the farm has been intelligently and care- fully cultivated.

In political sentiment Mr. Haddow is an ardent Republican and has acceptably filled a

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number of local offices, having been assessor several times. His fraternal interest is cen- tered in Barlow Post, No. 434, G. A. R., of which he was the first commander, and. in which he has filled other chairs. Mrs. Had- dow attends the Methodist Church but the Captain is something of an agnostic.

M. PAYNE, joint city passenger and ticket agent at Marietta for the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Company and the M. C. & C. Railway, has been a resident of Marietta since 1885. He was born August 22, 1858, in Athens County, Ohio, near Coolville, or Tupper's Plains, and was a son of J. D. Payne, a well-known practitioner at the bar in Athens and Washington counties. His home was at Cambridge City, Indiana, but for the last 10 years of his life he conducted his busi- ness in Marietta, and attained a high position in the legal profession. His death occurred in 1901 ; his widow resides in Marietta.

The youth and school days of G. M. Payne were passed at New Straitsville, Ohio, and later he was engaged as a clerk in the Martin Ewing company stores at that place. Mr. Payne then went to Iowa, where he remained two years. Upon his return he engaged in mercantile pursuits for himself, at Bartlett, Washington County, Ohio. His affairs were in a prosperous condition, but after five years of business life he suffered from fire to such an extent that he retired in 1884. This was a dis- couraging occurrence, but Mr. Payne not only displayed his courage in his next step but also entered upon a career in which he has become highly valued by his employers. During his residence in Bartlett he studied telegraphy, and after losing his property he went to Marietta and entered the freight department of the Balti- more & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company. There he made use of his telegraphic knowl- edge for one year, and then for the three suc- ceeding years, up to 1889, was the agent for the United States Express Company. In the

next year he returned to the railroad, removing to the present union depot, and accepting the position of joint agent for three companies, in- cluding the O. & L. K., now the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern.

Mr. Payne was married to Lydia Glenden- ning, of Bartlett, and they have one daughter, Pearl, who is now the accomplished stenog- rapher and typewriter for Dr. A. H. Swin- burne. The very attractive, pleasant and com- fortable family home is located at No. 717 Sec- ond street. Formerly Mrs. Payne had been one of the popular teachers in Washington County, and is a lady of much culture and re- finement. Both she and her daughter belong to the Methodist Church, and take an active part in its charitable and social affairs. Fra- ternally Mr. Payne is an active Mason and is secretary of Harmar Blue Lodge, No. 390. For the past two years he has been treasurer of the Knights Templar Commandery, of Mar- ietta. No. 50. He is a member of American Union Chapter, and of the Mystic Sbrine at Cincinnati. Mrs. Payne also takes an interest in the order. and both belong to the Eastern Star, Mrs. Payne being the secretary of the Marietta lodge. In politics Mr. Payne is iden- tified with the Republican party.

R OBERT F. ALEXANDER, postmas- ter of Cutler, Ohio, is one of the lead- ing citizens of that place. He has been identified with the interests of Washington County since his youth, having been brought here by his parents when be was six years old.

The birth of Mr. Alexander occurred in 1833, in Perry County, Ohio, and he is a son of Robert and Elizabeth ( Horner ) Alexander. Robert Alexander came to America at an early date, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was born in Ireland and his wife in New Jersey. They located first in Washington County, and purchased a farm on Wolf Creek, in Barlow township, which was the family home for a number of years. Mr. Alexander

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moved, however, to Paulding County, Ohio, and there died at the age of 66 years. The family subsequently returned to Washington County, and the mother died at the age of 82 years, at Fishtown. The ten children born to Robert and Elizabeth Alexander were as fol- lows: Mary Ann, Jane and Martha, deceased : Nancy, who is a resident of Kansas ; Elias, who died at Pittsburg Landing while serving his country as a soldier: John, deceased ; Henry, who is living in Morgan County, Ohio; James, who lives in Kansas; Robert F .; and Eliza- beth, who lives in Kansas.

At the time of his father's death Mr. Alex- ander was about 23 years old, and he took charge of his mother and resided in Barlow township seven or eight years. He and his brother Henry enlisted in Company I, 148th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., for the 100-day service. Robert F. went in as a second lieutenant, and was discharged as such. He returned to Wash- ington County and resumed farming. He also operated a sawmill, and cut the timber from Fairview Heights, Marietta. After farming in the eastern part of Fairfield township until 1889, he lived for several years in Marietta. In 1891 he located in Cutler, embarked in mer- cantile pursuits, and for the past five years has been the popular postmaster of the place. His prominence in the Republican party has caused his selection for many of the local offices, the duties of which have been performed to the satisfaction of all concerned. He has been as- sessor, and in 1880 was made appraiser of real estate, both of which offices he filled with great efficiency.

In 1863 Mr. Alexander was married to Sarah Plumly, who was born in Belmont Coun- ty and came to Washington County when 12 years of age. Three children were born to this union, namely: Flora, Frank L. and Leota. Flora died young. Frank L. is the auditor of the M. C. and C. Railroad Company. Leota is the wife of F. G. France, who conducts the largest general store at Cutler, and also op- erates a hardware store on the opposite side of the street from his other establishment. Mr. and Mrs. France have three children, namely :

Carlin, born December 20, 1896; and Robert and Sarah, twins, born May 12, 1899.

In fraternal life Mr. Alexander has been interested in Masonry since 1864, and belonged first to the American Union. He is now a member of Bartlett Lodge, and the American Union Chapter, No. I. In Cutler Post, No. 502, G. A. R., he has filled all of the chairs and is a valued comrade. Mr. Alexander is a consistent member of the Christian Church, and is a liberal supporter of all worthy enter- prises which come to his notice. He is an honorable, trustworthy man, and has among his fellow-citizens a great many warm, per- sonal friends.

R EUBEN E. HULL, who for a number of years conducted the leading hard- ware store in Cutler, Ohio, but is now retired from business, and who is one of the honored survivors of the Civil War, was born in Perry County, Ohio, on February 2, 1840.

The parents of Mr. Hull were Theodore and Elizabeth (Ellis) Hull, both of whom were natives of Perry County, whence they came to Washington County in 1844. They located on a farm about two miles northeast of Cutler, and there the father died in 1888, aged about 83 years; and the mother died in 1888. aged 78 years. Their lives were spent on this farm, in the quiet pursuits of agriculture, and they reared a family which has reflected honor upon them and their native state. Three of the sons offered their services to their country in her day of peril, and but one survived to enjoy the blessings of peace. Four children were born to Theodore Hull and his wife, namely : Daniel, who was a soldier in Company G, 148th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and died at Marietta, leaving a wife and two children : Matilda Ann, who married David Dunbar : Samuel, who died in 1863 while a member of Company G, 92nd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf .; and Reuben E., who is the subject of this sketch. The two children of Daniel Hull are John T., a resident of Washington County, Ohio, and Mrs. Matilda

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 191

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