History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 197

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

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uated from the Cincinnati Law School and practiced in that city for two years. Failing health induced him in 1864 to go to Illinois and finding the climate agreeable he remained there until 1882, when he removed to Lincoln, Nebraska, and remained there until his death, October 4, 1885. He married Eunice E., laughter of David B. Anderson, Sr., who in ISI; established the jewelry business at Mari- etta. His death occurred many years ago, the business being continued by his son, D. B. Anderson which, since his retirement in April, 1899. has been successfully carried on by his nephew, A. B. Regnier.

In 1879 .A. B. Regnier began to learn the trade of jeweler and silversmith at Marietta, and has followed it in n.any States, including Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Pennsyl- vania and Ohio. In April, 1901, he formed a business partnership with H. T. Wittlig, and the business is in a prosperous condition. It is the oldest continuous business house in Mar- ietta. and it is still conducted on the same hon- est lines and with the same upright methods which were introduced at its establishment. The junior partner has charge of the optical department, in which eyes are satisfactorily fitted with glasses. . \ finely-equipped repair shop has been added, while the jeweler stock includes gems of great value.

Mr. Regnier was married in Kansas to S. Theresa Vance, who was born in Wilton. Iowa, and the family home is in a pleasant part of Marietta. Regnier's religious view's accord with the doctrine of the Episcopal Church. In fraternal association lie belongs to the various Masonic bodies, the Elks and the A. O. U. 1. As a business man Mr. Regnier is reliable and progressive and both he and his wife are prominent in social circles.

EBEE L. VAN WINKLE, M. D., who has attained a high degree of success B as a practitioner of medicine in Bel- pre, Ohio, is one of a family of eight children born to Louis G. and Eliza- beth | Barrere) Van Winkle.

HIRAM HARDY LONGFELLOW.

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Louis G. Van Winkle was born in High- land County, Ohio, where he followed the life of a prosperous farmer. He died in April, 1890, leaving his widow to survive him.

Dr. B. L. Van Winkle was born in Iowa, December 7, 1862, and was two years of age when his parents moved from there to High- land County, Ohio. He attended the public schools and later the high school, after which he pursued a course of study in the State Nor- mial School, of Lebanon, Ohio. In the mean- time, in 1885, he read medicine under his broth- er, who was a very prominent physician. He entered Miami Medical College, of Cincinnati, and was graduated from that institution in 1880, with the degree of M. D. He immedi- ately thereafter began practice at Blanchester. Ohio, and in January. 1899, established him- self in practice at Belpre. He has given his attention strictly to his practice, which is a large and remunerative one, and by the kind and careful treatment he accords every patient has won their lasting confidence and friendship.

December 18, 1895, Dr. Van Winkle was united in marriage with Dora Riley, a daugh- ter of Charles B. Riley, of Blanchester. Re- ligiously she is a member of the Universalist Church. The subject of this sketch is a strong supporter of the Republican party. He is a Mason and a Knight of Pythias. He belongs to the State Medical Society, the National Med- ical Association, and the Miami Valley Medi- cal Association. His residence is on Main street, where he also maintains an office. He is a stockholder in the Belpre Building and Loan Association, of which he is also president, hav- ing been elected to that office in February, 1901.

IRAM HARDY LONGFELLOW, a prominent farmer and oil producer. was born in Aurelius township, Wash- ington County, Ohio, September 19. 1850. He is a son of Samuel and Catherine ( Davidson ) Longfellow, and grand- son of Samuel and Lydia ( Huntoon) Long- fellow.

Samuel Longfellow, the grandfather of

Hiram llardy, was a native of Maine and fol- lowed the trade of a carpenter. He was one of the pioneers of Aurelius township, where he also followed farming in addition to his trade. Samuel Longfellow, his son, was born in 1833. and followed the trade of a cooper in connec- tion with farming, until the Civil War. In 1864, he enlisted in the 77th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., and died of fever, at Little Rock, Arkan- sas, in 1865. He was married in 1852 to Catherine Davidson, a daughter of William Davidson. The latter was a native of County Durham, England, and in early life was a sail- or. Ile gave up that life, and in 1853, set- tled in Aurelius township, Washington Coun- ty, Ohio, taking up land from the government, in section 30. He was first married to Jane Richardson, and later to Harriet Coles. Sam- uel Longfellow and his wife had the follow- ing children : Agnes, wife of Gottlieb Augen- stein: Clara, widow of Ephraim Wilson ; Thomas; Hiram H. ; and William H.

Hiram HI. Longfellow was reared in Au- relius township and attended the common schools. Since attaining his majority, he has been engaged in the oil business as a driller. contractor and producer, and has attained a high degree of success. He is also engaged in farming in his native county.

In 1897. Mr. Longfellow married Harriet R. Woods, a daughter of Moses and Catherine (Wolfe) Woods, of Salem township, and they have one son, Forrest H. The subject of this sketch is a member of Palmer Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Lower Salem; and Macksburg Lodge, K. of P. In politics, he is a Republican.

RANK T. MURPHY, mayor of Bel- pre, and a prominent real estate deal- er of that city, was born March 7. 1848, in Ritchie County, West Vir- ginia, and is a son of Purviance and Rachel ( Butcher ) Murphy.

Purviance Murphy, a son of William Mur- phy, was born and reared in West Virginia. He followed farming until his death, which oc- curred in 1865. He married Rachel Butcher, a daughter of Benjamin Butcher, and she died in

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1898. To this union seven children were born, of whom three survive.

Frank T. Murphy received his educational training in the common schools, and was then engaged in agricultural pursuits for a number of years. He also has a thorough understand- ing of all the details of merchandising, having clerked five years in a general store. He was elected a justice of the peace in April, 1890, and has since continued in that capacity. When the town of Belpre was incorporated he was appointed mayor in January, 1902, and at the election which followed in April, 1902, he was elected to that office. He has taken a deep interest in all that pertains to the development of the town, and enjoys the confidence and es- teem of its citizens. In connection with his official duties he conducts a general real estate business in a most successful manner.

Mr. Murphy was united in marriage with Maggie MeLaughlin, a daughter of Isaac Mc- Laughlin, of Fairfield township, November 4, 1878. They have no children. The subject of this sketch is a member of the Republican party, and he and his wife belong to the M. E. Church. Fraternally he is a member of the Senior Order of United American Mechanics.

AGGIE GREENLEES, living on her fine farm in Palmer township, Washington County, Ohio, is a person of noble characteristics and a refined and highly cultivated woman. With the valued assistance of her nephew, Walter Greenlees, a son of Robert Greenlees, she is engaged in general farming and raises stock quite extensively.

Miss Greenlees is a daughter of Hugh and Ann Greenlees, and was born on the farm on which she now makes her home. Her parents came to the United States from Argyleshire, Scotland, in 1834, and located in Roxbury. now Palmer township. They made their home on what is still the old homestead, and the small house in which they lived is still standing and is put to good use. Hugh and Ann Green- lees were united in marriage by Rev. Archie

Dunlap. The marriage was proclaimed March 21, 1817, by the Established Church of Scot- land in Campbeltown, Scotland, and the cere- mony was performed March 24, 1817, at her father's residence. Mrs. Greenlees united with this church at the early age of six- teen years. She was born January 1, 1800, and upon coming to the United States united with the Presbyterian Church. Later, until her death, she was devoted in her men- bership with the United Presbyterians. Al- though living in a free country, surrounded by many loved and dear friends, she always longed for hier native Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Green- lecs were the parents of eleven children, name- ly. John, whose death took place May 13, 1847 : Robert, who died March 3, 1901 ; Hugh, a resident of Barlow, Ohio; James, who died September 20, 1879; Jeannette, who lives in Belpre, Ohio; Ann, who died February I, 1899; Katherine, the wife of Duncan Drain; Mary, who resides with her sister, Maggie; Nancy, now Mrs. Edward Breckenridge, of Waterford township; and Martha, who died June 19, 1870. The father of these children died March 9, 1863.

Maggie Greenlees taught school for twen- tv-five terms, eight of which were spent in one school house. She was accounted very suc- cessful in this work, and is able to continue it to-day if she desired to do so. Her farm con- sists of 210 acres of very profitable land, with good buildings, etc., and she oversees all the work connected with it. Quite a number of heirlooms and relics have come into the pos- session of Miss Greenlees, especially furniture. etc., belonging to Governor Meigs. A chair which is now in her possession was given by Gov. Meigs to Daphne Squires, in whose fam- ily she was a servant. At the time of her death she bequeathed it to Mrs. Ann McCuig, a lady who cared for her and who, in turn, willed it to her nephew, Walter Greenlees, thus bringing it into the home of Maggie Greenlees. A bu- reau and an office chair also belonging to the governor were given to Arthur Agin, who also left them with Miss Greenlees, and besides these she possesses the fire dogs, or andirons, and an enlarged picture of Gov. Jonathan

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Meigs. Other relics of the governor are now in the possession of Mrs. Arthur Pugh. In re- ligious belief Miss Greenlees is of the Presby- terian faith, having united with the United Presbyterian Church in 1863. She is a woman of fine ability and enjoys the respect of all who know her.

MI. HUTCHINSON, sole owner and proprietor of the large mercan- tile establishment formerly owned by S. Hutchinson & Son, has one of the largest stores in New Mata- moras, Washington County, Ohio, and is him- self one of the most enterprising and progres- sive citizens of that place. This business was inherited from his father, together with keen business sagacity. The foundation of the pres- ent establishment was laid by the elder Hutch- inson as early as 1851. The business was prosperous, patronage increased, and when M. M. Hutchinson was of suitable age and had finished his education, he was admitted as a partner. Some years later the father retired and left the business to his son.

Mr. Hutchinson was born in Fairview, Guernsey County, Ohio, January 7, 1847, and is a son of Samuel and Jane ( Morton ) Hutch- inson. . Samuel Hutchinson was a man of prominence in his day. He was born in Har- rison County, Ohio, September 14, 1820, and died in 1894. In 1851 he located in New Mat- amoras, where he engaged in the general iner- chaudise business, above mentioned. He was a very successful merchant and catered to the needs of the general public with alacrity. In politics he was a Republican and served in 1856 as representative of his county in the State Legislature. He possessed the confidence of the people in his community to a large de- gree and served as mayor and as justice of the peace. His wife was a Pennsylvanian by birth. They reared seven children, namely: A. W .; M. M. : William : Elizabeth; E. B. ; J. W. and Mary.

M. M. Hutchinson attended the public schools of New Matamoras, after which he took a complete business course in Duff's Bus-

iness College at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and subsequently embarked in the business which has engaged his attention ever since. He makes practical application of the most approved and progressive of the present-day methods, and his success is even greater than he anticipated. He carries a complete line of general merchan- dise. His marriage with Harriet Graham, a popular young lady of the "Keystone State," took place in November, 1891. Like his fa- ther he is a stanch Republican, but does not al- low politics to interfere with business.

F. TURNER, a popular young agri- D culturist of Barlow township, is a native of Washington County, Ohio, and was born in the village of Bar- low in 1863. He is a son of Daniel and Catherine ( McVicar) Turner, both of whom, like so many of the early settlers of that section, were natives of Scotland. Dan- iel Turner, the father, located at Barlow in 1851. where for many years he followed the trade of blacksmith and machinist. He still resides in Barlow, and is seventy-five years old. Argyleshire, Scotland, was his native place.

D. F. Turner's mother passed to the life beyond the grave in 1875, at the age of thirty- nine years. She left but two children-D. F .; and Mollie, now Mrs. Lasure, of Belpre.

Mr. Turner was reared and schooled in his native place, where he remained until 1888. At that time he was joined in marriage with Ella Fleming, a daughter of Thomas Fleming, also of Barlow township. Two sons bless this union-Arthur F., who was born in October, 1890; and Wilbur D., who was born in Feb- ruary, 1900.

Soon after marriage Mr. Turner moved to his present farm, which contains 133 acres, and was known in the early history of the country as the Nathan Henry farm, Mr. Henry having been an early resident of the town- ship. This farm is highly cultivated and well improved and has a comfortable residence with plenty of good outbuildings, barns, etc.

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Mr. Turner makes a specialty of mixed farm- ing and his efforts have been crowned with success. In politics, like many of his neigh- bors, he is a Republican. In their religious in- clinations the family favor the Presbyterian Church.

ILLIAM W. FINCH, a prominent farmer residing in Barlow town- ship, Washington County, Ohio, was born in Warren township in the same county, January 1. 1839 and is a son of Calvin and Sarah ( Harris) Finch.

Calvin Finch was born in New York State October 6, 1806, and is a son of Ezekiel and Sarah ( Tom) Finch, who came to Washington County in 1806, their son Calvin being born on the way. They came by flatboat from Pitts- burg to Marietta. and spent the winter of 1800- 1807 on Bailey's Island, near Gravel Bank. They then located in Warren township, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Eze- kiel Finch died November 25. 1848, at the age of seventy-nine years, and was buried at Gravel Rank. His wife, who was born November 28. 1773, died March 3. 1864. at the age of ninety- one years. They reared ten children, as fol- lows: Morris, who served in the war of 1812: Lewis: Harris H .; Reuben: Samantha: Cal- vin; Dariuts; Sarah: Charles; and Alfred William. The Sword of Morris is still in the possession of his family.

During early life Calvin Finch was en- gaged in traveling and after his marriage lo- cated near Moore's Junction on a farm, where he owned and operated an extensive grind- stone quarry. For over forty years he did business with the firm of Bosworth, Wells & Company. He was a Whig and Republican in politics and at different times was called upon to fill many minor offices. He married Sarah Harris, who died July 27. 1893, at the age of eighty-three years. He died on July 23. 1882. To them were born the following children : William W .: Lewis J .: Myra: Reuben L. : Sarah E .; and Daniel W. Lewis

J., a farmer of Warren township, married Lucy Skipton, by whom he has the following children, Carrie ( Dotson). Annie ( Devol). and Bernice. Reuben L. died in infancy. Sarah E., deceased, was the wife of J. C. Du- Val. Henry C., a farmer of Ojata. North Da- kota, married Sarah Thompson, and has four children, namely: Harry B., Clifford E., Winifred E. and Gerald T. Daniel W., who resides at Wayne, West Virginia, first mar- ried Mrs. Dr. Berry, nec Lummie Core, and they have had two children, Edith and Tillie. His wife and children died and he formed a union with a Mrs Bell.

Myra Finch, above mentioned. married Amos Dunham Hollister, who was born in Belpre township, Washington County, and is a son of Alfred G. and Julia ( Delano) Hol- lister, the latter being a native of Washing- ton County. Alfred G. Hollister was born in Sharon, Connecticut, in 1804, and came to Washington County in 1816, with his father, Ashel Hollister. He was a carpenter by trade, taught school, and was a justice of the peace in Dunham township for many years. He died in 1881. Amos Dunham Hollister was named for Amos Dunham, the first set- tler of Dunham township. He enlisted June 20, 1861, in the 22d Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf .. and of July 31, of the same year, re-enlisted for a term of three years, in Company K. 39th Reg .. Ohio Vol. Inf. On January 1. 1864. he re- enlisted for a second term of three years and was discharged August 9. 1865, at Louisville. He served in the 15th, 16th and 17th army corps, and participated in twenty-eight skir- mishes and battles. Upon one occasion he was quite seriously wounded and was in the gen- eral hospital at Parkersburg for six months. After the war he taught school to some ex- tent, and located in Illinois for one year, was in Kansas in 1868, and then returned to Waslı- ington County, Ohio, where he now lives.

William W. Finch spent his early years in Warren township, but for many years has farmed in Barlow township. He is a man of good business ability, and has been very suc- ! cessful in his pursuits. He is public spirited

GEORGE H. LORD.

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and evinces a deep interest in all matters per- taining to the welfare of the community. He married Eliza Jones, who was born in Barlow township, and is a daughter of John Jones. They have five children, as follows: William E .: Charles E .; John C .: Alonzo Pardon ; and Edward E. William E., of Marietta, married Hattie Sutton, by whom he has two children, Lida M. and Hattie M. Charles E., who conducts a store in Flent- ing, Ohio, married Mary Shaw, and they lave seven children, namely : Hazel; John Carlisle; Harley; Janet: Charles Curtis; Gladys: and Fergus. John C. is de- ceased. Alonzo Pardon, of Fairview Heights. Marietta, married Sarah Hanna, and has had three children-Freddie, deceased, Clarence and Mildred. Edward E., who is general passenger agent of the M. C. & C. Railway, married Charlotte Tratchel, and resides at Marietta.

EORGE H. LORD, for many years a genial conductor on the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad, and one of the substantial citizens of Marietta, was born in New York State, and moved with his parents to Vermont when about four years of age.

Mr. Lord lived in Vermont until he attained the age of 20 years, and at that time began his railroad career, working first on the old Boston & Portland Railroad as brakeman. His serv- ice in this position was so satisfactory that he was promoted to the position of conductor in 1848. He ran a train on that road for eight years, and then left the employ of that company and engaged with the Ohio & Sandusky Rail- road Company, running a train there for a year, when he went to Marietta, and served as conductor on the C. & M. Railroad. He also ran a passenger engine on that road until 1891. and then retired. In a period of 46 years' serv- ice he never had an accident in which a man was killed, and he, during that time, never re- ceived a permanent injury. By his judicious investment and business sagacity Mr. Lord has accumulated considerable property. He now

resides at his comfortable home at No. 232 Fifth street, where he has lived since 1884. He has been numbered among the citizens of Mari- etta since 1857.

Mr. Lord has been twice married. His first union was with Caroline Hobbs, of Wells. Maine, whose death he was called upon to mourn in 1861. She left two sons, namely : William and Thomas. William lives in Mari- etta ; he graduated from Marietta College, and is now a conductor in the passenger service of the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Company. He has recently erected a fine house at No. 423 Fifth street. Thomas died while living in the West. He was in the employ of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company, and always performed his duties to the satisfaction of all concerned.

The subject of this sketch chose for his sec- ond wife Mary F. Newton, a sister of Stephen Newton, who is well known in Marietta. They have one daughter, Mrs. Blanche N. Misener, of Niagara Falls, Ontario. The family are con- sistent members of the Congregational Church.

Politically Mr. Lord is a Republican, and is active in his partisanship. In fraternal circles he was formerly the owner of a policy of in- surance in the O. R. C.

RS. WILLIAM C. SMITH, a high- ly respected lady residing in Deca- tur township. Washington County, Ohio, in the vicinity of Cutler, is almost an octogenarian, having been born January 15, 1825. Mrs. Smith, whose maiden name was Phoebe Lee, is a na- tive of Belmont County, Ohio, a daughter of Jonathan and Ruth ( Wade) Lee, and grand- daughter of Daniel Lee, a sturdy Pennsyl- vanian. Her father was a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and her mother was born in North Carolina. On May 15, 1851, the subject of this sketch was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with William C. Smith, also a Pennsylvanian by birth. He was born September 17, 1825. and after a useful life died November 11, 1896. Soon after his

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marriage he moved to Washington County, Ohio, where the remainder of his life was spent.

Mrs. Smith is one of a large family of children. Her twin sister, Margaret, died in infancy. The other members of the family are: Abdon; Sarah W .: Samuel; Ellis; Ed- win: Ethan: Jonathan; Wesley: and Lydia. Abdon Lee was born June 27, 1821, and was twice married. His first union was contracted with Margaret G. Adams. After a brief mar- ried life she died. December 28, 1849. She was preceded to the grave by a little daughter. Mary Ann, who passed to her rest December 20, 1849, when only a few days old. In 1853 Mr. Lee married again, being united this time with Frances T. Morland, who bore him five children, as follows: Abi Ann; Jonathan H. E .; Martha Roxana: Lydia E. : and Theodore G. Abi Ann was born September 11, 1854. and on January 6, 1871, she married Lee Cham- bers. Mrs. Chambers died March 11, 1893, leaving five children, two of whom died, and three live in South Dakota. Jonathan H. E. was born December 8, 1856, and died unmar- ried February 9, 1882. Martha Roxana was born July 28, 1861, and on March 27. 1892, she wedded Benjamin F. Gill, who died May 3, 1893. Lydia E. was born August 23, 1862, and on December 24, 1891, she was united in marriage with Marion G. Woodruff. Their union resulted in four children, namely : Syl- via, born December 5, 1892; Ivy, born No- vember 5, 1895; Silas Rodney, born Novem- ber 1, 1897, and Andrew Smith, born Febru- ary 11, 1899. Theodore G. is mentioned at the close of this sketch.

have four children. Jonathan Lee, who was born in 1845. married and has a family of three children. Mary was born February 25, 1847, and resides in Athens County, still un- married: Ruth, who was born in 1849, mar- ried J. C. Petitt ; Hannah, who was born March 15, 1851, married Leander Parker, and with their three children, reside in Denver, Colo- rado: John Clayton was born in 1853, and is still a bachelor: Elizabeth, who was born in 1855, is now Mrs. John Weir: Phoebe, who was born in 1857, is married and has two chil- dren; Rachel, who was born in 1859, married Reuben White, of Athens County, Ohio, and has five children: Charles, who was born in 1861, married Alpha Arnold, who died Octo- ber 1. 1900, leaving four children: Edward was born in 1863 and is united in marriage with Mary Funk, of Athens County; and James W., who was born in 1868.

Samuel Lee, Mrs. Smith's second oklest brother, was born June 17, 1829. In 1854 he was united in marriage with Nancy Miller. who was born in 1831 and they reared a fam- ily of nine children, as follows: Jefferson ; Viola : Vesta Ann: Charles E .: Alfred A. ; Bertha I .: Ira O .: Mary E. ; and Ruth. Jef- ferson is deceased: Viola was twice married. Her first union was with Joseph Selbe, by whom she had three children. Her second mar- riage was contracted with Emmanuel Russell. by whom she had one child. Carroll Russell. Vesta Ann was born in 1876. Charles E. Ruth was born November 29. 1875, and on November 22, 1896, she was united in mat- rimony with Waldo D. Root, who was born Angust 11, 1869. Two children blessed their union,-Ralph Emerson, born March 27, 180". and Ernest Lee, born January 16, 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Root own a small farm and carry on general farming.

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History of Marietta and Washington County, Ohio, and representative citizens, Part 197

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