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W. B. Lewis was born June 11, 1833, the son of Job and Margaret (Jacobs) Lewis. The father was born in 1806, in Buffalo township,
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Brooke county, W. Va., and was a prominent farmer of that section of the state up to his death, April 23, 1883. The mother was born in the same place in the year 1815, and died January 16, 1890. The pa- ternal grandparents were Job and Eliza (Miller) Lewis, both natives of Maryland, and the maternal grandparents were Benjamin and Eliza (Austler) Jacobs, also natives of Maryland. They came to West Virginia at a very early date. W. B. Lewis was educated in the common schools, and at the high school at Wellsburg. In the latter institution he was distinguished by receiving a first prize for pre- eminence in scholarship. After leaving school Mr. Lewis returned to the paternal farm and was engaged in agriculture until about 1873, when he turned his attention to milling. He purchased the "Old Marshall Mill" from his father, and operated it until 1888, when it was rendered unfit for further service by the destructive flood of that year, the dam which is situated on Buffalo creek, having been totally destroyed. This mill is over one hundred years old, and many interesting anecdotes are connected with it. The mill was. owned by Col. Marshall at the time of the famous Whiskey insurrection, he took an active part in this rebellion, having been engaged in smug- ling whiskey. He lay hidden for some time under a large rock which still lies on the hill near the old mill. Mr. Lewis has several very in- teresting old relics in his possession, among which are an old fashoned hand made wheat-shovel, a hand made spade, and besides many other things which are valuable on account of their antiquity, they all being considerably over a hundred years old. The residence which Mr. Lewis occupies is one of the old land-marks of the county. It was originally built for a church, and was for many years used for this purpose. January 24, 1882, Jennie A. Scott, daughter of John and Anne (Hagerty) Scott, became his wife. She was born December 21, 1855, in Washington county, Penn. Job H. and Anna M. are the fruit of this union. Mrs. Lewis is a consistent member of the Presby- terian church of Wellsburg, and Mr. Lewis is a staunch democrat.
John L. Lloyd, of Wellsburg, a business man of high repute, was born at Steubenville, February 12, 1827. He is the son of William and Susannah (DeHuff) Lloyd, the former of whom was a na- tive of Maryland, and the latter of Ohio. The father died July 16, 1859, at the age of sixty-two years, and the mother April 22, 1881, aged eighty-one years. The father was a chairmaker by trade, and he and his wife were devout members of the Methodist Episcopal church, he being the recording steward and trustee of his church for many years. They were highly respected and famed for honesty and their generous impulses. Of the six children of these parents, three died in early life, and the survivors are James H., John D., and Thomas M. James was married to Ellen Merriman, and has five children: Sue E., Ella M., Mattie H., James H., and Sally Barclay (deceased). Ellen M. is the wife of Charles Heil, of Wellsburg. James H. is a printer by trade. The subject of this sketch has been engaged in the chair business since starting out in business for him- self, and since 1860 has been conducting a furniture and undertaking
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establishment which has been quite successful. His brother, Thomas M., has been a merchant nearly all his life, and now deals in books, papers, pictures, wall paper, etc. He was postmaster of Wellsburg several years during Lincoln's administration, but resigned before his term expired, and was succeeded by Mr. Hagan. The brothers have been successful in business, and are numbered among the responsible and progressive citizens of the place. They are mem- bers of the Masonic order and in politics are republican.
Robert McBroom, a prosperous farmer and a well-known resident of Buffalo township, Brooke county, W. Va., was born in the year 1819, near Bethany, W. Va., on the farm where he now resides. His parents were Robert and Nancy (Jimmison) McBroom. The father was a native of Ireland, emigrating to America when quite young; the mother was born hear Mt. Hope, Washington county, Penn. Thirteen children were born to them: John, Mary (Dickey), Thomas, Robert and Sarah (Hoodman). Robert McBroom had but a limited chance for obtaining an education, but improved whatever opportunity he had. In January, 1844, he was joined in marriage to Rebecca Hag- erty, the daughter of James and Rachel Hagerty. This union has been blessed by the birth of eleven children, three of them now liv- ing. Mr. and Mrs. McBroom had nine children. Robert, James and Mary are still living. Mr. McBroom is a successful farmer and has the confidence and esteem of the people with whom he comes in con- tact. . His political faith is founded upon the principles incorporated in the democratic platform. The family is one of the oldest in the township, and have always been identified with the improvements that have been made from time to time in the county.
George W. McCord, a prominent business man of Wellsburg, was born in Brooke county, December 17, 1854. He is the oldest of nine survivors of twelve children of George W. and Sarah A. (Hogg) Mc- Cord, both natives of Virginia. The father, who died in 1878 aged fifty-five years, was a farmer by occupation and a worthy and res- pected citizen. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as is his widow who survives. Mr. McCord received his education in the common schools of West Virginia, and in Scio college, and Beth- any college, graduating from the latter institution in 1876. He then engaged in teaching for a short time, and also in surveying, being quite successful in both professions. He is still occasionally called on as a surveyor. Mr. McCord is an active enterprising man, interested in public affairs, and well-informed and influential in political mat- ters, acting in this regard with the republican party. He was elected to the legislature as representative of Brooke county, in 1880, and served two terms with satisfaction to his constituents. His elec- tion and re-election in a county usually democratic is evidence of the esteem in which he is held. Before going to the legislature Mr. Mc- Cord made a study of law. In 1887 he was appointed to fill an un- expired term as justice of the peace, a position he still fills with credit. Mr. McCord was married in 1881, to Sarah E., daughter of Frank and Alice Walker, of Coshocton county, Ohio, and they have two child-
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ren living: Bertha C. and George W. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
George W. McCleary, a leading business man of Wheeling, and prominent in municipal affairs, was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, De- cember 16, 1849. His father, Joseph C. McCleary, is now a resident of Portland, Ohio, and attained his seventy-eighth year February 14, 1890. The latter learned the trade of a bricklayer in youth, and laid brick from Montreal to New Orleans, and subsequently became a lawyer, and attained considerable prominence as an upright and able public man. He held the office of state senator in 1857, and under the administration of President Lincoln, was United States assessor for the Seventeenth district of Ohio, discharging all trusts confided to him conscientiously and faithfully and with a high degree of satisfaction to the public. He, and his wife, whose maiden name was Isabella R. Gray, were both born in Ohio. The latter, a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, Presbyterian church, died February 1I, 1888, aged sixty-six years. Three sons and one daughter were born to these parents. George W. McCleary left home at the age of twenty-two years, and going west, arrived in St. Louis in February, 1872, and there purchased a morning route on the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, which he held for two years, in the meantime studying law. Having completed his preparation he was admitted to the St. Louis bar in June, 1874, and he practiced there for three years, with satisfactory. results, until his health compelled him to return to his old home. He was admitted, subsequently, to practice in the state courts and the federal courts at Cleveland, and he remained in the profession until ISSo, when he embarked in business at Portland, Ohio, where he con- tinued until the spring of 1883. His residence at Wellsburg began April 2, 1883, and he has since conducted here a successful business as a furniture dealer and undertaker. Mr. McCleary had been in Wellsburg but one day more than necessary to acquire citizenship when, on April 3, 1884, he was elected mayor of the city by the largest majority ever given for that office. After holding one year, he declined re-election, but at the next election was chosen for another term. During his service he was instrumental in dividing the city into wards and in laying the foundation for the street paving, which is the best, for the size of the city, in West Virginia. He was also responsible, in a large degree, for introducing into the charter the prohibition of gambling houses. Altogether, his service to the city in this capacity was of such character as to win for him the hearty congratulation of all good and enterprising citizens. In politics he is active as a republican; fraternally, he is a member of the Masonic order, the Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. McCleary married in September, 1873, to Effie, daughter of Col. G. W. Mitchell, deceased, and to this union four children have been born, Joseph L., Edna B., James P. and Guy M., the latter deceased. Mr. McCleary and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Josephus and Rebecca (Seaman) McIntire were the parents of four children, of whom Robert and Hester are living. Josephus McIntire
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first saw the light in the year 1806, on the farm now occupied by his son Robert, the subject of this sketch. He died March 2, 1888. His wife was born in 1808, in Ohio county, W. Va. Josephus McIntire was one of the most prominent farmers in Brooke county, where he lived and worked all his life. Robert McIntire was born December 15, 1844, on the old homestead. His education was derived from the common schools, and also from Duff's college, where he graduated in the commercial college when about twenty-one years of age. After leaving college Mr. McIntire returned to his home. He has always been engaged in tilling the soil and has met with marked success in this pursuit. His farm consists of some 200 acres of finely cultivated land, is situated three miles southeast of Wellsburg, and is known as the Josephus McIntire farm, he having succeeded his father's estate. His reputation as a man of strict integrity, and his ability in his calling is undisputed, he being held in the highest esteem by all who know him.
Archibald McLean, A. M., the distinguished president of Bethany college, is one of six children born to Malcolm and Alexandra (McKay) McLean, natives of Scotland. The mother died when Archibald was four years old. The three living children are: Archibald James and Alexandra (Cato). His birth took place December 26, 1851, on Prince Edward Island, Dominion of Canada. In early life our subject worked on a farm and subsequently followed the carriage business for about five years, he then entered Bethany college, and was gradu- ated therefrom in the year 1874 with the degree of A. B. After com- pleting his collegiate course he went to Mount Healthy, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. Here he was pastor of the Disciples church for about eight years. At the expiration of that time President McLean was honored by the election to the secretaryship of the Christian For- eign Missionary society, an office which he still holds. Upon the death of President Woolery he was elected president of Bethany col- lege, having been inaugurated in August, 1889. His election has been followed by the continued prosperity of the institution, and under his wise and progressive administration it is expected that the college will become even more popular and aggressive in the future than in past. President McLean is very highly respected by the students and officials of the college, and has gained the esteem of the entire community.
George B. Miller is one of six children born to George and Susan (Scott) Miller. The three now living are: Rebecca (Wright), George B., and Julian (Chambers). The father of these children was a native of New York state, and the mother was born in Ireland. Com- ing to this country when quite young she settled at Leesburg, Ohio. The maternal grandfather's name was William Scott. George B. Mil- ler had but limited opportunity for obtaining an education. The greater part of his life has been passed on a farm. He was joined in holy wedlock to Susan Bukey in the year 1836. Mrs. Miller was a daughter of John and Agnes (McMahan) Bukey. By this marriage six children were born: Hugh, Hudson and Scott are dead, and
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Agnes (Guy), Clark and Mark. His first wife died in October, 1862. He was again married in the year 1870, Cora Casnar becoming his wife. She is the daughter of William and Mary Jane (Clegg) Cas- nar. By his second wife Mr. Miller has had five children, of whom Susan B., Mary and Brooke are living. Mrs. Miller is a member of the Baptist church, being an active, earnest church worker. Mr. Mil- ler is a loyal republican and one of the oldest and most respected resi- dents of the county. His farm with its fine stock and well appointed buildings is an ample evidence of his ability and enterprise.
A representative citizen and an extensive agriculturist of Buffalo township, Brooke county, W. Va., is Robert Miller, a native of county Antrim, Ireland, where he was born February 1, 1814. He came to America in the year 1831. Landing at Philadelphia, Penn., he remained in that city for one year. Moving to Pittsburgh Mr. Miller resided there for a short time and then removed to Wheeling, WV. Va., where he was apprenticed for three years in the Wheeling foundry under Thomas Sweeney. Subsequently Mr. Miller and his brother rented an old foundry plant near the old stone bridge in Wheeling. They remained in partnership until 1858, when Robert sold his interest to his brother. Two years later he bought the farm on which he now lives. This property then consisted of over 300 acres, the price paid being $20,000. Since that time Mr. Miller has added to his farm until at the present time he operates a magnificent farm of over 900 acres, and besides this has purchased farms for his two sons. By dint of energy, enterprise and integrity he has accumu- lated a large fortune, and his life has been so lived as to obtain for him the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaint- ances. He espoused Eliza Luke in the year 1837, by whom he has had the following-named children: Sarah, William, Robert, James, David, Thomas and George W. Mrs. Miller is the daughter of James Luke. Mr. Miller founds his political belief on the tenets of the democratic party. A fine specimen of a self-made man.
William I. Ong, of Wellsburg, is a native of Jefferson county, Ohio, born June 27, 1848, the son of Jacob F. and Mary I. (Irvine) Ong. His father, a native of Ohio, was a farmer by occupation, an indus- trious and intelligent man, and earnest and practical member of the Society of Friends. He died March, 1881, aged seventy-five years. The mother of our subject was born in Ireland, and died in October, 1887, aged seventy-six years. She was a devoted member of the Meth- odist Protestant church, and shared with her husband in the good deeds of Christian charity. Of their seven children, three besides William are now living, viz .: Finley M. and John, residents of Iowa, and Emily L., wife of William Vermillion, of Smithfield, Ohio. The subject of this sketch was educated at the Smithfield public schools and at Earlham college, Richmond, Ind. After teaching school sev- eral terms with good success, he was pursuaded to go west in 1868, but he returned three years later and embarked in mercantile busi- ness at Smithfield, Ohio. In 1877 he removed to Wheeling and for three years was traveling salesman for Vance, Hughes & Co., after
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which he embarked in the retail shoe business at that city, under the firm name of Ong & Hammond. His partner dying, he afterward purchased the entire business, but sold it in the same year. Since then he has been acting as traveling salesman for several Bos- ton manufacturers of boots and shoes, a line of trade of which he was a thorough master. He has been successful in his enterprises, is an energetic business man, and is highly esteemed as a citizen. Mr. Ong was married to his present wife November 14, 1889, Emma L., daugh- ter of H. M. and Eliza (Stewart) Hall, formerly of Wellsburg, now of Nebraska. By previous marriages, Mr. Ong has three children, Edna May, Howard J. and William I., Jr. Mrs. Ong is a lady of not- able culture and ability. She is a graduate of the West Liberty Nor- mal school, and during the past year pursued the studies of the junior year in the State Normal school at Indiana, Penn., preparing for teach- ing. She served as deputy postmaster from 1876 to 1879, and as postmaster from 1879 to February, 1886, very ably performing the duties of that office. Mr. Ong and wife are members of the Presby- terian church, and he is a republican in politics.
Capt. Thomas C. Parke, of Wellsburg, was born at Pittsburgh, Penn., August 14, 1824, the son of John and Elizabeth Parke. His father, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1789, and died August 13, 1868. He was a silversmith, goldsmith and watchmaker by occupation, and in the war of 1812 was a gallant member of the Pittsburgh Blues. At the battle of Fort Meigs he was wounded so severely that he suffered from its effects until his death, and received a pension from the gov- ernment. His wife, a native of Virginia, born June 22, 1801, died March 25, 1875. Of their eight children, four are now living. In 1841 Capt. Parke left his home at Pittsburgh, and came to Wellsburg, to learn the cabinet trade with his uncle, Samuel L. Marks, which completed, three years later, he returned to Pittsburgh, where he lived two years. He was subsequently a fireman and assisted in fight- ing the great fire of April 10, 1845. He then came again to Wellsburg, and worked with his uncle until the rebellion broke out. when he was among the first to render signal service to his country. He raised the first company in the county for the three months' service, and went out as its captain. He was subsequently made adjutant of the One Hundred and Third regiment, " Home Guards," and he re-en- listed March 22, 1864, in Company K, First West Virginia infantry, with which he served until discharged on account of close of war, July 16, 1865. He participated in the battles of Phillippi, Newmarket, Piedmont and Lynchburgh, and many dangerous skirmishes in the Hunter raid, in which he marched for four days without food. After this raid he was in hospital eight months. Capt. Parke was a gallant soldier, ever ready for duty, and is one of those heroes ever deserving his country's gratitude. Since the war he has been working at cabi- net-making and carpentry, and is an industrious and highly esteemed citizen. He is a member of Pierpont post, G. A. R., and in politics is a republican. He was married May 10, 1848, to Jemima Wingate, who died July 5, 1873, leaving one son, Thomas A. The latter is now
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a prominent man of Pittsburgh, a member of the firm of Logan, Gregg & Co., in the hardware trade, and is a man of considerable influence in that city, now holding a seat in the city council. He mar- ried Letitia Howard, daughter of Rev. Dr. Howard, deceased, of revered memory, late. pastor of the Second Presbyterian church. They have one son, William Howard Parke. On September 10, 1874, Capt. Parke was married to Mary, widow of Benjamin McHenry, who lost his life in the war of the rebellion. She had four children: Nancy, Jennie, Joseph and William, and by her marriage to Mr. Parke has two children: Clara and Fanny.
James Patterson was born in the year 1800, near Eldersville, Wash- ington Co., Penn. The father and mother, James and Sarah (Given) Patterson, were both natives of Ireland, of Scotch descent. Mr. Pat- terson's early life was spent upon the paternal farm in Pennsylvania, where he was given ample opportunity for attending the common schools. About 1832 he and his brother John came to Cross Creek township, Brooke Co., W. Va., locating upon the land now occupied by the widow and other heirs. He remained single until 1852, at which time he was united in marriage to Miss Jane McWha, a native of Pennsylvania, but of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. Patterson always made his farm his home and chief care, but after his marriage he branched out into other business, having been employed in 1853 and 1854 in building a portion of the Pan-handle railroad, he having a contract to build some three miles of road, which was completed in this time. Was also one of the incorporators and directors of the Jefferson Iron mill of Steubenville, Ohio. While still living upon his father's farm, and before engaging in farming for himself, Mr. Patter- son was extensively interested in flat-boating on the Ohio and Missis- sippi rivers, having made about twelve round trips to New Orleans. Before his marriage he was made a justice of the peace, which office he held for four years with great credit to himself. He was always prominently identified with every movement for the improvement of educational facilities, and the highways system. His life was crowded with usefulness, and at the time of his death, in 1876, no man in the county was more thoroughly respected and trusted than James Patterson. Mr. Patterson was brought up in the Methodist Episcopal church, and all his life was a strong supporter of this church. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Patterson: John N., deceased, and Robert P. The wife still survives, and having completed her life work, now lives in peaceful retirement upon the fine farm which her husband left.
Hon. James Paull, deceased, formerly a supreme judge of West Virginia, was born near St. Clairsville, Ohio, in 1818. His parents, George and Elizabeth Paull, were among the early settlers of western Pennsylvania. Early in life Judge Paull manifested those studious and industrious habits of mind which made him so successful in sub- sequent life. Preparing himself for admission to Washington college, Pennsylvania, he distinguished himself as a student there, and was graduated in the class of 1835. He then chose the profession of law
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at his vocation and made his home at Wheeling, where for many years he was a distinguished lawyer and a citizen honored both by the con- munity and state. He died at Wellsburg, May 11, 1875, at the age of fifty-two years, being at that time one of the judges of the supreme court of West Virginia. He was twice married, first to Jane A., daugh- ter of Judge Fry, and subsequently to Eliza J., daughter of Samuel and Sydney (Heiskell) Ott. He left at his death five children: James, who married Marianna, daughter of J. G. Jacob, of Wellsburg, W. Va .; Harry W., manager of the Eagle Glass works of Lazearville, a branch of the Nail City Lantern company of Wheeling, W. Va., and a bright and promising business man; Samuel O., connected with the Nail City Lantern company, and Margaret S., and Elizabeth. Mrs. Eliza J. Paull survives, with her residence at Wellsburg. She and the child- ren are active members of the Presbyterian church, of which James has been an elder for several years. Mrs. Paull's parents were na- tives of Virginia, he of Winchester and she of Woodstock. He died in August, 1868, aged sixty-nine, and she August 5, 1882, aged seventy- seven years. Both were devout Christians and earnest workers, the memory of whom is an inspiration to good and useful living. The father was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Wheeling; was one of the founders of the Second church, which was largely in- debted to his prudence and generosity for success; and he aided also in the establishment of the Third church. No layman has since done more by aid or activity to advance the Presbyterian cause in Wheeling.
A. C. Pendleton, teacher of modern languages in Bethany college, is the daughter of Prof. W. K. and Laomia (Campbell) Pendleton. She began teaching music in the above college in the year 1881, and in 1885 was offered the chair of modern languages, which she accepted, and which she has since held. As a teacher Miss Pendleton takes high rank, and has given eminent satisfaction in the responsible po- sitions which she has filled.
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