History of Shelby County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 99

Author: R. Sutton & Co.
Publication date: 1883
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 427

USA > Ohio > Shelby County > History of Shelby County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers > Part 99

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

Digitized by Google

323

HISTORY OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO.

has followed out his intention, except from November, 1865, to February, 1868, during which time he acted as cashier of the First National Bank of Sidney. At the latter date he returned to his farm, where he has since resided. He was married May 8, 1831, to Miss Celia N. Harris, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Harris, of this county. Miss Celia was born in Licking County, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1810, and came to Sidney about 1820. Six children were the fruits of this union, hamed respectively John, W. H., Henry C., James W., George W., Laura A., and Charles W., all of whom are living except James W., who fell at the battle of Stone River Jan. 3, 1863.

NEHEMIAH BENNETT, Retired Farmer,

was born in Luzerne County, Pa., April 3, 1793. He came to Ohio with his parents, Charles and Mary Bennett, in 1809, and located in Franklin County, where, in May, 1817, he married Miss Sarah Slusser, daughter of Tobias Slusser. Miss Slusser was born in Lehigh County, Pa., March 26, 1799, and came to Franklin County, Ohio, in 1809.

Mr. and Mrs. Bennett settled in Franklin County, and remained three years, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on section 7, Franklin Township. Two years later they moved to section 2, Franklin Township, where Mr. Bennett now resides with his grandson, Milton Bennett, his wife having died September 5, 1879. He served in the war of 1812, and now draws a pension for his service. He has made farmning his vocation through life until a few years since, when he retired from business. He reared a family of nine children, viz., Stephen, Tobias, Nathan, Charles, Jacob, Eliza, Clarissa, Sarah J., and Henry; four of whom are yet living, viz., Charles, Jacob, Eliza, and Sarah J.

JAMES SWANDER,

a son of Frederick and Eva Swander, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 8, 1809. On the 12th day of December, 1830, he married Miss Margaret Housenich, then of Fairfield County, Ohio, born in Penn- sylvania November, 1806.

In August, 1831, Mr. and Mrs. Swander came to Shelby County, Ohio, and settled on the land in section 35, Franklin Township, which now comprises his well-improved farm, where he has since resided. At present he owns a large farm, all of which is under good cultiva- tion, which is principally the result of his own hard labor. When the D. & M. R. R. was constructed through his farm, he gave them the right of way, and in 1867 the railroad company located a station near his residence, which they gave the name of Swander's Crossing, in honor of Mr. Swander. He has always been a straightforward business man, and has gained the confidence and respect of all.

He filled the office of trustee for Franklin Township three terms. His wife died April 1, 1866. They reared a family of four children, viz., Eva C., John W., Mary, and Margaret A.

John W. Swander enlisted in Company H, 99th O. V. I., August 15, 1862. He was wounded at the battle of Stone River January 3, 1863, and died at Covington, Ky., February 3, 1863, from the effects of the wound.

ELIAKIM LUDLUM,

a son of Smith and Mary Ludlum, was born in Warren County, Ohio, on the 20th day of September, 1822. In 1839 he began working at the carriage making trade in Lebanon, Ohio, and continued in the business until 1844, when he turned his attention to farming, which he has since followed, and now owns a, good farm of 160 acres in Franklin Township. In April, 1844, he came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm where he now resides. In 1845 he was elected to the office of treasurer of Frank- lin Township, and served until 1850, when he retired from the office two years, but was re-elected in 1852, and filled the office until April, 1876. On several occasions, when re-elected, he received the entire vote of both parties in the township. In 1855 he was elected to the office of justice of the peace of Franklin Township, and still holds the office. In 1865 he was elected commissioner of Shelby County, and re-elected in 186%.

On the 18th day of February, 1844, he married Miss Sarah A. Persin- ger, daughter of Madison and Elizabeth Persinger, aided by whom he reared a family of twelve children, viz., Mary E., Joseph B., James S., Sarah C., Elias L., Martha E., George W., Rilla R., Anna A., Madison W., Carrie E., and Ida M. Mary E. and Anna A. are now dead.

Miss Persinger was born in Greene County, Ohio, April 19, 1827, and in February, 1829, she was brought to Shelby County by her parents, who settled in Franklin Township on the farm in section 1, where she now resides. Her father died August 12, 1829. Her mother shortly after the death of her husband moved to Warren County, Ohio, and made her home with her father, Elias LeFevre, where Miss Persinger passed her minority days. In April, 1844, Mrs. Persinger returned to Shelby County with her daughter, Mrs. Ludlum, and remained with her on the old farm in Franklin Township until her death, ou the 24th day of August, 1868.

WILLIAM CLANCEY,

deceased, was born in Kentucky on the 15th day of February, 1803. He was a cooper by trade, which occupation he followed for a number of years,

and then turned his attention to farming, which business he conducted successfully until within a few years of his death, when he retired from business. He came to Ohio, and located in Greene County, where, on the 18th day of April, 1833, he married Miss Rachel S. Steele, born July 18, 1808. They settled in Greene County, remaining four years, or until the spring of 1837, when they came to Shelby County, and settled in Franklin Township. They had one child, James W. Clancey. His wife died April 29. 1840. He married Miss Margaret McClure in 1843. She died December 5, 1861. On the 4th day of June, 1863, he married Miss Emily Strain, of Greene County, Ohio, who died December 7, 1874. In June, 1874, Mr. Clancey moved to Sidney, where he died November 12, 1877.

JAMES W. CLANCEY,

son of the above, was born in Greene County, Ohio, March 4, 1836, and came to Shelby County with his parents. He was educated in the com- mon schools, and in the High School at Sidney. He taught school during the winter months for four years. August 21,' 1862, he mar- ried Miss Amanda M., daughter of Thomas and Nancy Shaw, born in Montgomery County, Ohio, June 1, 1836, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1838, who settled in Franklin Township.

Mr. and Mrs. Clancey settled on his father's home farm, where they have since resided with the exception of four years they were living in Sidney. They have three children, viz., Emma Capitola, Nannie L., and William S. Mr. Clancey has made farming his principal business.

JOHN JOHNSTON,

deceased, was born in Mifflin County, Pa., on the 16th day of August, 1778, and moved to Jefferson County, O., in 1801, where he was engaged at farming. In August, 1812, he enlisted in the 1st Regiment of Ohio militia, from Jefferson County, under the command of General Bell, and served until March, 1813, when he was discharged from the service. He was a son of John Johnston, a revolutionary soldier.

February 29, 1816, he married Miss Mary Ewing, daughter of James Ewing, a soldier of the Revolution. Miss Ewing was born in Washing- ton County, Pa., in 1797, and came to Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1808. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston settled on a farm in Jefferson County and remained there until 1836, when they came to Shelby County and settled on the north half of section 17, Franklin Township, where they passed the re- mainder of their days. Mrs. Johnston died June 5, 1859; Mr. Johnston in February, 1860. He made farming his principal business through life. He reared a family of eight children, viz., James E., Sarah, Martha J., John S., Mary, Robert, Eliza, and Samuel. Only three of the above named children are now living, viz., James E., who now owns 223 acres of the old home farm in Franklin Township, on which he now resides ; Sarah, who married Alexander Leach, and now resides near Quincy, Logan County, Ohio; and Eliza, who married John Campbell, and is now living near Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio. Samuel John- ston died while serving in the war of 1861.

JACOB LEAPLEY,

deceased, a soldier of the war of 1812 and a native of Maryland, was born on the 3d day of June, 1790. His minority was spent on a farm. In 1811 he moved to Virginia and remained there about nineteen years, when he came to Ohio, and located in Montgomery County, where on the 21st day of February, 1833, he married Miss Louisa Potts, of Miami County, Ohio, born March 1, 1808, daughter of James and Mary Potts. Mr. and Mrs. Leapley settled in Montgomery County, and remained there one year. In March, 1834, they came to Shelby County and located on the farm now occupied by Esquire Ludlum, on which they lived four years as tenants. In 1838 be made improvements and moved his family on the farm now owned by William West, in sec- tion 11. He died April 7, 1860, at the age of seventy years. His wife is now residing in Sidney at the advanced age of seventy-four years. They reared a family of seven children, viz., Daniel, Mary E., William R., Elizabeth J., Otho H., Thomas O., and Daisy, all of whom are still living.

ADAM YOUNG,

deceased, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, December 25, 1798. He was a son of Charles Young, who entered the revolutionary army at the age of sixteen years, and served six years and six months in defence of his country.

Adam Young, subject of this sketch, came to Ohio when a lad of but sixteen summers, in 1814, and located in Pickaway County, where he made his home with his brother Philip Young for two years. In 1818 he married Miss Sarah Crum, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Crum. Mr. and Mrs. Young settled in Pickaway County, Ohio, and remained there until the fall of 1832, when they came to Shelby County, and settled in section 35, north of boundary line in Franklin Township. In 1838 they sold their farm, and purchased and moved on a farm in Dinsmore Township, where they passed the remainder of their days. They reared a family of seven children, viz., William, Philip, Eliza A., Martha J.,

Digitized by Google

324

HISTORY OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO.

Amos, Diana, and Jason, all of whom are now living except. Philip. Mrs. Sarah Young died in March, 1865. Mr. Adam Young died in March, 1871.

WILLIAM YOUNG, Farmer ; P. O., Anna, Ohio.

Mr. Young, son of Adam and Sarah Young, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, August 19, 1819, and came with his parents to Shelby County in the fall of 1832, and located in Franklin Township. In 1838 he connected himself with the M. E. church, in which he has since been an earnest worker, and a few years later he was licensed as a local min- ister of the church. March 25, 1841, he married Miss Louisa Kingrey, a native of Ohio, born near London, Madison County, March 16, 1822.

Mr. and Mrs. Young settled on a farm in Dinsmore Township, and remained two years. In 1843 they moved to Salem Township, and re- mained six years. In 1849 he purchased and moved on the farm where he now resides in section 36, north of boundary line Franklin Township. Mrs. Young died June 9, 1858. They reared six children, James C., Thomas C., Adam B., Rufina, Cynthia J., and Sarah E. James C., Thomas C., and Sarah E. are now deceased. James C. Young died at Bowling Green, Kentucky, Nov. 27, 1862, while serving in the late war. Mr. Young's second wife was Mrs. Loretta A. Williams, nee Rairden, by whom he has six children, five sons and one daughter.

GEORGE HUTCHINSON,

deceased, was born in Kentucky March 5, 1794. He was a son of John Hutchinson, a native of Augusta County, Virginia, who married Mar- garet Finley in 1792, and in 1806 moved to Ohio with his family and settled near Bellebrook, Greene County, Ohio, where George Hutchin- son, subject of this sketch, grew to manhood. His education was that which could be obtained in the common schools of his day. He was reared on a farm and made farming his principal vocation through life. March 19, 1818, he married Miss Martha Clancey, a native of Kentucky, daughter of James Clancey. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson settled in Greene County, remained there a few years, and then moved to Rush County, Indiana. A few years later found them residing in Miami County, Ohio, where Mrs. Martha Hutchinson died February 11, 1828, leaving Mr. H. with four small children, viz., Margaret F., Caroline, Sarah J., and Har- vey. Caroline is now deceased. Margaret F., now Mrs. S. M. Sharp, resides in White County, Indiana. Sarah J. is living in Sidney. Har- vey resides in Franklin Township, Shelby County. Shortly after the death of Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. Hutchinson returned to Greene County, where on the 10th day of May, 1832, he married Mary Gill. In the spring of 1833 he, with wife and three of his children, came to Shelby County. He settled on the southwest quarter of section 10, Franklin Township, on which he passed the remainder of his days. He served one year in the war of 1812, and was one of the first trustees of Franklin Township. He died May 4, 1863. His wife died in Sidney January 9, 1879, at advanced age of eighty-three years.

HARVEY HUTCHINSON,

son of George and Martha Hutchinson, was born in Miami County, Ohio, April 7, 1827. After the death of his mother, which occurred in 1828, he was taken to his uncle, George Clancey, with whom he grew to manhood. In 1835 he came to Shelby County with Mr. Clancey, who settled on a part of the north half of section 10. December 18, 1851, he married Miss Amanda S. Davis, by whom he had three children, viz., George B., David F., and John C. His wife died September 19, 1861. On the 27th day of April, 1864, he married Miss Essamiah, daughter of Andrew and Anna Ritchey, who was born in Logan County, Ohio, June 6, 1835. By this union he has two daughters, viz., Anna C. and Mattie J. Mr. Hutchinson has been a resident of Franklin Town+ ship since 1835, and now owns a good farm, on which he is living. He has made farming his vocation through life.

PHILIP YOUNG,

deceased, an old and esteemed citizen of Franklin Township, was born near Martinsburg, Virginia, where he passed his minority. He mar- ried Nancy McLain, of Martinsburg, Va He came to Ohio with his family some time prior to the war of 1812, and located in Pickaway County, where he followed farming in connection with his trade; which was that of a shoemaker, for a number of years. His wife died about 1826, leaving him with a family of eleven children, viz., Mary, Jacob, Philip, Elizabeth, Nancy, Catharine, Adam, Susannah, George, William, and Stephen M., six of whom are yet living, viz., Philip, Nancy, Catha- rine, Adam, George, and Stephen M. His second marriage was with Miss Keziah Curtis, of Pickaway, by whom he had eleven children, six of whom are still living, viz., Peter, Ann, Silas D., Melissa J., Angeline, and Esther. In about 1830 he moved to Shelby County with his family, and settled on a part of section 36, Franklin Township. He died in 1851. His wife, now Mrs. Bierley, is still living at the advanced age of seventy-four years, and is residing on the old home farm in section 36, Franklin Township. Mr. Young served in the war of 1812. His father,

Charles Young, served under the command of Gen. Washington in the war of the Revolution.

JAMES H. COLEMAN,

deceased, was born in Newport, Ky, January 14, 1796. He was a son of Philip and Ann Coleman, of English descent. When yet a small child his parents moved to Ohio, and located in Warren County, where he grew to manhood. February 20, 1817, he married Miss Susannah Snider, who was born in Kentucky November 28, 1798. He came to Shelby County in 1818, and settled on a piece of land in Franklin Town- ship, but in 1833 he moved to (now) Auglaize County, and settled in the vicinity of St. Johns, where he was successfully engaged in farming, teaching school, tanning, and store keeping for a number of years. His wife died January 1, 1840, leaving him with a family of ten children. March 5, 1841, he married Mary A. Summers, of Shelby County. In 1866 he moved to Logan County, Ohio, where his wife died in November, 1876. He then made his home with his children until his death, which occurred at the residence of his son, Philip Coleman, January 16, 1882.

He was the father of eleven children, seven of whom are now living; the grandfather of seventy-nine children, of whom fifty-five are now living ; the great-grandfather of seventy-nine children, of whom seventy are now living; and the great-great-grandfather of four children, three of whom are now living. He filled the office of justice of the peace for Franklin Township for several years.

GEORGE FRIDLEY, Retired Farmer; P. O. Anna, Ohio.

Mr. Fridley, a son of Lewis and Susan Fridley, was born in Rocking- ham County, Va., July 9, 1801. He was brought to Ohio in 1804 by his parents, who located in Pickaway County, where young Fridley passed his minority on a farm. On the 18th day of March, 1828, he married Miss Eliza Allen, of Fairfield County, Ohio, born November 8, 1805, daughter of Whiting and Hettie Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Fridley settled in Pickaway County, Ohio, until September, 1833, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on a part of section 35, Franklin Township, north of boundary line, on which they remained forty-seven years, when they left their farm, and moved to Anna, where they are now living a retired life.

They reared a family of eight children, viz., Lewis B., Harvey W., John M., Laura J., Susanna C., Phebe A., Hannah C., and Melvina. Susanna C., Phebe A., and Hannah C. are dead. The remaining five are all married, and have families. Mr. Fridley's father, Lewis Fridley, was a soldier in the war of 1812.

DENNIS CRITTON, Farmer; P. O. Swander's Crossing.

Mr. Critton was born in Hampshire County, Va., June 6, 1824. He is a son of William Critton, who was born in Hampshire County, Va., on the 22d day of April, 1786. He married Miss Mary Devor November 25, 1816, born near Baltimore, Md .. March 23, 1797. They settled in Hampshire County, Va., remained until 1837, when they came to Shelby County, Ohio, and settled in Franklin Township. Mr. William Critton died April 8, 1864, and Mrs. Critton September 19, 1864.

Mr. Dennis Critton, subject of this sketch, came to Shelby County, Ohio, with his parents in 1837, where he grew to manhood. He is a car- penter by trade, which he followed about twenty years, when he turned his attention to farming, which he has since made his vocation, and now owns a part of his father-in-law's home farm in Franklin Township. On the 20th day of June, 1844, he married Miss Sarah A. Yinger, daughter of David and Magdalene Yinger. Miss Yinger was born in Alleghany County, Md., November 29, 1825, and came to Shelby County with her mother in 1841, her father being dead. Mr. and Mrs. Critton settled in Stanton Township, Miami County, Ohio, remained three years, or until 1847, when they returned to Franklin Township, Shelby County, and settled on the farm where they now reside. They have a family of seven children, two sons and five daughters.

WILLIAM RUSSELL, Retired Farmer.

Mr. Russell, a son of Moses and Jane Russell, was born in Augusta County, Va., December 17, 1805, and was brought to Ohio by his parents in 1811, who located in Greene County, where he passed his minority. In 1830 he married Miss Nancy Lamme, of Greene County, Ohio, born January 18, 1813. They settled in Greene County, remained until 1839, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm where they now reside. They reared a family of eight children, viz., James G., Samuel L., Nathan L., Francis M., Jennie E., Mary M., Joshua W., and Marilla A. Nathan L., Samuel L., and Joshua served in the war of 1861. Nathan L. died while in the service.

JOHN W. ZEDEKER, Farmer; P. O. Swander's Crossing.

Was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, February 18, 1836. On the 2d day of August, 1860, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Samuel and Catharine Brandenburg, born in Montgomery County, Ohio, July 25, 1837, and came to this county with her parents in 1840, who settled in

Digitized by Google

GEORGE FRIDLEY, FRANKLIN TW'P. SHELBY CO.O.

ELIZA FRIDLEY. FRANKLIN TW.P. SHELBY CO.O.

GEORGE HAWVER. JACKSON TW'P, SHELBY CO.O.

W. B. LEFFERSON ORANGE TW'P. SHELBY CO.O. .

MRS. W. B. LEFFERSON , ORANGE TW'P, SHELBY CO. O.

Digitized by Google

Digitized by

Google

325

HISTORY OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO.

Jackson Township. Mr. and Mrs. Zedeker settled in Montgomery County, remained until September 22, 1875, when they came to Shelby County, and settled on the farm where they now reside. He owns a farin of 147 acres. They have two children, Oliver C. and George W.

THOMAS MCVAY

was born in Virginia July 25, 1805. He is a son of John and Elizabeth McVay, who moved to Ohio when Thomas was yet a small boy and located in Pickaway County, and remained until 1824, when they came to Shelby County with their family, and settled on the north half of section 11, Franklin Township, where they passed the remainder of their days. In 1827 or 1828 Thomas McVay, the subject of this sketch, married Miss Jane Lemasters, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Lemas- ters, born in Pennsylvania October 4, 1807, and came to Shelby County, Ohio, with her parents in 1816 and settled in Salem Township. Mr. and Mrs. McVay settled on a part of his father's land in section 11, where they made improvements and lived many years. Mrs. McVay died November 25, 1865. Mr. McVay is still living at the advanced age of seventy-seven years. They reared a family of four children, viz., Elgiva, William, George W., and Sarah J. Elgiva died July 11, 1850. William and Sarah J. are now living in southern Kansas, and George W. is now living in Franklin Township.

DAVID BAKER, Farmer; P. O. Sidney.

Mr. Baker was born in Greene County, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1827, and was brought to Shelby County by his parents, John C. and Margaret Baker, in 1831, who located in Sidney and remained two years. In 1833 they moved on a farm in Salem Township, where young Baker passed his minority. In 1847 he began working at the carpenter trade, which he made his principal business for a number of years, or until 1857, when he purchased and moved on a farm in Salem Township, which he con- ducted six years. In 1863 he rented his farm and again turned his . attention to his trade, which he followed until 1866, when he purchased and moved on the farm in section 7, Franklin Township, where he has since resided, and followed farming and stock-growing. He has been married twice; first, on the 15th day of March, 1849, to Miss Jemima A. Michael, of Salem Township, Shelby County, daughter of George Michael, by whom he had four children, three of whom are now living, viz., Harvey W., George M., and Jacob HI. His wife died July 5, 1860. His second wife was Miss Sarah Swanders, whom he married Sept. 13, 1866, daughter of David and Lydia Swanders. Miss Swanders was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1832, and came to Franklin Township, Shelby County, with her parents in the spring of 1833. By this union he has two children, David M. and James M.

The Squirrel Hunter's Discharge.

Cincinnati was menaced by the enemies of our Union. David Tod, Governor of Ohio, called on the Minute Men of the State, and The Squirrel Hunters came by thousands to the rescue. You, DAVID BAKER, were one of them, and this is your HONORABLE DISCHARGE.

Approved by DAVID TOD, Governor.

Dept. 1862.

CHAS. W. HILL, Adjt .- Gen. of Ohio.

JOHN L. SMALL, Farmer ; P. O. Sidney, Ohio.

Mr. Small was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, May 21, 1839, where he grew to manhood on a farm. In 1861 he came to Ohio and located in Champaign County, where he married Miss Marcy C. Dickerson Jan. 29, 1864, daughter of Elisha Dickerson. Mr. and Mrs. Small settled in Champaign County for a short time, or until September 1865, when they moved to Auglaize County, and remained until March, 1867, when they came to Shelby County and settled in Jackson Township. In March, 1868, they moved to Dinsmore Township, and in December, 1869, they came to Franklin Township and settled on the farm in section 18, where they now reside. He owns a farm of one hundred and ten acres. They have one child, viz., William L.

THOMAS SHAW, Farmer; P. O. Sidney, Ohio.

Mr. Shaw was born in Lycoming County, Pa., July 20, 1809, and was brought to Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1812, by his parents, James and Mary Shaw, where he passed his minority on a farm. March 14, 1833, he married Miss Nancy McDonald, daughter of John and Mary McDonald. Miss McDonald was born in Hampshire County, Va., Oct. 23, 1813, and came to Montgomery, Ohio, with her parents in 1825. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw settled in Montgomery County, Ohio, remained until 1838, when they came to Shelby County and settled on the farm where he now resides. They reared a family of five children, viz., Amanda M., Mary M., Sarah E., Anna E., and John C. Mary M. is now dead. Mrs. Shaw died November 2, 1873. Mr. Shaw has made farmning his vocation through life, and now owns a good farm, on which he is passing his feeble days, esteemed and respected by all who know him.

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

History of Shelby County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers, Part 99

Author: R. Sutton & Co. Publication date: 1883 Publisher: Number of Pages: 427

Author: R. Sutton & Co.
Publication date: 1883
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 427