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is one of the charter members of Hess post, G. A. R., No. 595, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. To this marriage six children have been born, of whom the following survive: Frank B., Lizzie Estella, Bessie B., Harry M. and Gertrude. Julius Armstrong, a well-known merchant of Armstrong's Mills, Washington township, Belmont county, was born near his present place of residence, April 6, 1840. He is a son of Alexander Arm- strong, a sketch of whom appears above. He received his education in the common schools of the township, and at the age of twenty-two years enlisted in Company F, Fifty-second Ohio regiment, with which he served to the close of the war, rising from the ranks to the posi- tion of first lieutenant of his company. On returning from the army he remained at home a short time, and was then engaged in business with his brother, C. W., at Glencoe, Ohio, for four years. Thence he went to Bellaire, Ohio, and was engaged in the lumber and glass trade until 1884. At the latter date he removed to his present home and engaged in general merchandise, his business at this time. lle is an energetic and successful business man, and highly esteemed by the public. Mr. Armstrong is a member of I. O. O. F. lodge at Bel- laire, and the G. A. R. post at Armstrong's Mills, and he and wife are members of the Methodist church. He was married December 22. 1870, to S. E. Warren, of New Albany, Ind., daughter of Caleb and Elizabeth Warren, of that city. Four children have been born to them: Walter W., who died December 4, ISS1; Edna, Clara and Warren A.
L. W. Armstrong, an enterprising and popular young citizen of Washington township, Belmont county, was born May 26, 1856, the son of Alexander Armstrong, who is mentioned above. He was reared in the vicinity of his present residence and received his early educa- tion in the common schools of the township. Subsequently he entered Scio college, where he completed his education, after which he en- tered his father's store and remained as clerk one year. At the end of that time he formed a partnership with his brother, Z. Armstrong. in farming and stock-raising, and they continued this association until September 1, 1889. Mr. Armstrong was married October 16, 1884, to Mattie Armstrong, who was born August 22, 1853, the daughter of James W. and Sarah E. ( Mooney) Armstrong. Her father was born in 1823, and died in ISS1. He had five sons and six daughters, of whom all survive. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Job Hall, a prominent citizen of Washington township, and one of the old residents of the county, was born in Richland township, about two miles from St. Clairsville, Ohio, April 20, 1824. He is the grand- son of Dennis Hall, one of the pioneers of Belmont county, who was born in London county, Va., and with his wife Rachel, a native of the same county, and their children then born, came to Ohio, and settled on Wheeling creek in 1805. Rachel Hall died in 1832. Their son, William, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Loudon county, January 9, 1795, and died January 13, 1870. In carly man-
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hood he was married to Nancy Dillon, who was born in Washington county, Penn., in 1800. Her parents, Job and Catherine (Colly) Dil- lon, were also among the old settlers of Belmont county, settling in the wilderness, and taking a leading part in the development of the country's material and social development. In the primitive log school-houses, with greased paper windows and slab seats, the parents of Mr. llall, and he also, were educated, and he is able to recall many interresting incidents of the early days. He followed farming until thirty years old when his father sold out and removed to Iowa, after which Mr. Hall learned the carpenter's trade and that of boss millwright, which he still follows. He is prominent as a contractor and builder, and has built nearly all the school-houses in Washington township and many in Smith, Wayne and Richland. For a number of years he manufactured coffins, and in August, 1887, he and his son, Omar, engaged in business as undertakers at Armstrong's Mills. Mr. Hall was married November 19, 1849, to Elizabeth Hendershot, who was born October 13, 1824. daughter of Daniel B. and Mary ( Brew- ster) Hendershot, the former of whom was born in New Jersey, in 1797, and died in ISSI, and the latter of whom was born in ISor. They had sixteen children. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have had two sons and three drughters, of whom survive Eunice, Omar, Mary C. and Viola. Mr. Hall has served as trustee of Washington township sev- eral terms. He was one of the charter members of the Odd Fellows lodge, of Armstrong Mills. Mrs. Ilall is a member of the Christian church.
Alonzo O. Hall, of Washington township, Belmont county, was born January 4, 1855, the son of Job and Elizabeth Hall, above mentioned. He was reared in his native township of Washington, and educated in the common schools. When fourteen years of age he began to as- sist his father in contracting and building, and in the following year began to learn the carpenter's trade, which has since been his occu- pation. He is also a partner now with his father in the undertaking business and contracting as mentioned above. Mr. Hall was married August 4, 1878, to Sevilla Cross, who was born October 29, 1859. the daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Gates) Cross. Her father was born October 7, 1827, and her mother, August 4, 1840. Mrs. Hall is a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal church of Armstrong's Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Hall have had the following children: Minnie L., born February 12, 1879; Melvin A., born June 4, ISSo, died December 28, 1883; Frank D., born May 7, 18S2; Grover Cleveland, born October 4, 1884, and Harvey B., born March 27, 1887.
S. T. Hoover, proprietor of the planing-mill at Armstrong's Mills, Belmont county, was born in Monroe county, Ohio, near where is now the town of Cameron, June 14, 1852. His mother. Elinor Hoover. who was born in Monroe county, Ohio, May 7, 1819, removed to Washington township, Belmont county, when her son was a boy. Ile resided here until 1870, receiving his education in the public schools. and then removed to Missouri, where he remained three years, en- gaged in various occupations, a considerable portion of the time in a
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grist- and saw-mill. J. W. Shipman returned to Zanesville, Ohio, and purchased a portable saw-mill, which Mr. Hoover had charge of as boss sawyer until his return to Ohio, in February, 1873. Ile worked at the carpenter's trade, saw-milling, etc., until March, 1883, when he and C. W. Armstrong purchased a saw-mill, which they operated until January, ISS5, when they sold out to B. F. Wright and David Howell. In March, 1888, Mr. Hoover began the erection of his present planing mill, and set it in operation the following August. He met with such success that he has erected an additional building 30x50 feet, the first building being two stories, 30x70, both built upon massive stone walls, on the bank of Captina creek. Mr. Hoover has an extensive estab- lishment and furnishes building material of all kinds, and also repairs and manufactures wagons. Mr. Hoover was married January 29, 1881, to Emily J. Lewis, and after her death, was married a second time, to Eliza E. Lewis, a sister of his first wife, on June 24, 1882. She was born February 20, 1865. Three children have been born to them, Lola M., Carl B. and Ralph W. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover are members of Methodist Episcopal church.
Henry Kinney, Jr., an influential citizen of Washington township, Belmont county, was born in county Armaugh, Ireland, May 23, 1840. He is the son of Henry Kinney, who was born in county Armaugh, in the year 1800, and was married in 1831, to Mary Gamble, who was born in the same county in 1810. They came to the United States in 1848, and settled in Belmont county, where they have ever since resided and are now numbered among the old and highly respected people of the township of Washington. They reared a family of six sons and two daughters, all of whom survive except two sons who lost their lives while fighting in the Union army for the preservation of the nation. One lies in the National cemetery at Nashville, Tenn., the other at Corinth, Miss. The subject of this mention received his education partly in his native land, and partly in this county, and then, soon after arriving at age, on June 16, 1861, enlisted in the Union army, in Company E, Thirty-sixth Ohio infantry. He was the first volunteer from Washington township. A little over one year after his enlistment, he was transferred to the regular army and served under Gen. Sherman, until the Hood campaign at Nashville, when he was in the army of Gen. Thomas. He was one of the command who went out from Cincinnati to Dayton, to arrest Vallandigham, under Capt. Murray. After four years of gallant and severe service, Mr. Kinney was mustered out June 17, 1865. On his return to Belmont county, Mr. Kinney engaged in farming, which is still his occupation. He takes an active part in public affairs, and for seven years served acceptably as clerk of Washington township. He now acts as notary public under a commisson from Governor Foraker. Ile was married Apri! 16, 1868, to Dorcas Vandyne, who was born May 23. 1840, the daughter of John and Jemima (Coon) Vandyne. Her father was born March 15, 1795, and her mother, May 23, 1800. Mr. and Mrs. Kinney have six children: Mrs. Louise Korell, Joseph. William, Alonzo, Ettie and Katie.
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Morgan Pugh, of Washington township, Belmont county, was born June 3, 1832, a native of the county of which he is now one of the sub- stantial and influential citizens. He is the son of Samuel and Sarah (Pittman) Pugh, the former of whom was a native of Belmont county, and the latter of Monroe county, Ohio. Mr. Pugh was reared on a farm, and naturally chose agriculture as his vocation in life. In this he has prospered by reason of his untiring energy and fair dealing, and aside from his material advantages, has fairly earned the esteem of his fellow citizens. Ile has served his township as school director several years, but only upon the solicitation of his neighbors and friends, as his natural inclination leads him to devote himself entirely to his own business affairs. Mr. Pugh was married in 1857 to Hannah Hofsinger, who was born May 9, 1839, the daughter of John and Hannah Hofsinger. By this union Mr. Pugh had one son, Cadmus, born January 24, 1862, of whom he was deprived by death July 29, 1864. He and wife are members of the Christian church.
Richard Shepherd, one of the leading farmers and stock-raisers of Washington township, Belmont county, was born on the farm which is his present residence April 11, 1840. He is the son of Thomas Shepherd, a native of Yorkshire, Eng., who was there married to Mary Lazenby, and directly afterward, in 1820, emigrated to the United States, and settled in Washington township. He was well- known during the period of his residence and was one of the substan- tial and worthy citizens. He died in 1850, and his wife survived until 1863. In their family were nine sons and four daughters. of whom the daughters and four sons survive. The subject of this sketch re- ceived his education in the common schools of his township, and then at the age of twenty years became a volunteer in Company D, Forty- third Ohio infantry. Enlisting December 19, 1861, he served three years and eight months, doing brave and gallant service. After his discharge, July 13, 1865, he returned to his native place, and on Feb- ruary 20, 1867, he was married to Martha J. Sherwood, who was born in November, 1848. He has since devoted himself to the pursuits of the farm, and is particularly noted as a large producer of wool, and a raiser of fine horses and cattle. He is a member of the Hess post. G. A. R., of Armstrong's Mills, was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Armstrong's Mills, now defunct, and is a member of the Metho dist Episcopal church. Mrs. Shepherd is affiliated with the Presby- terian church of Concord.
John R. Taylor, a prominent and prosperous farmer of Washington township, Belmont county, was born in that county, June 22, 1831. Hle is the son of Frazier and Lucy (Remley) Taylor, who were among the pioneer settlers of the county, well-known and highly esteemed in their day. Frazier Taylor was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, Au- gust 24, 1709. died February 28, 1869; Lucy ( Remley) Taylor, born June 17, 1809 (living). The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools of the county, and when he had grown to man- hood he chose farming as his vocation, to which he has since adhered. meeting with noteworthy success. He is a public-spirited man and
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one valued by the community. He first worked for himself in Mon- roe county, Ohio, and remained there four years, after which he moved across the line into Belmont county, where he purchased a farm upon which he resided eleven years. He then purchased his present property, which has been his home for sixteen years. Mr. Taylor was married December 2, 1858, to Julia A. Graham, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Blain) Graham, the former of whom was born in Scotland, and the latter in York county, Penn., January 8, 1800. Mrs. Taylor was born April 25, 1840. To this union thirteen children have been born, of whom the following survive: John W., R. Belle, William S., Julia E., Sarah A., Mary A., Emma W., George M., Myrta P. and Anna C. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Armstrong's Mills.
A. M. Workman, a leading citizen of Washington township, Bel- mont county, was born in Mead township, August S, 1842. He is the son of William and Charlotte (McGaughy) Workman. The father was born in Pultney township, April 29, 1811, and is still living, one of old and worthy residents. The mother, born in the same year as her husband, died January 22, 1887. They reared four sons and two daughters, of whom there survive: Mrs. Cornelia A. Myers, A. M., Hiram G. and William S. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm in Mead township, and was there educated in the common schools and at a select school. After teaching school for six years, he turned his attention to farming, at which he has since been engaged. Since September, 1871, he has been a resident of Washington town- ship. Mr. Workman has taken an active part in public affairs, and while living in Mead township served as treasurer and assessor of the same. In 1882 he was elected a justice of the peace of Washington township, an office which he still holds, and discharges the duties of impartially and to the general satisfaction. He also holds the office of notary public, to which he was commissioned by Gov. Foraker, June 26, 1SSS. Mr. Workman was married in December, 1869. to Louisa A. Hawthorne, who died in 18;4, leaving two children: Em- met L. and Edward Everett. In March, 1876. he was united to Josephine Hawthorne, who died in IS;S, and in June, 18So, he wedded Lavina E. Pugh, his present wife, by whom he has one child: Flor- ence D. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian church of Beallsville, Ohio.
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James Alexander was an old settler of Goshen township. Belmont county, Ohio. He was a son of Thomas Alexander, and was born in county Antrim, Ireland, coming to this country when but nine years of age. Upon his arrival in America the young Irishman went to work on a farm, receiving a common school education. November 9. 1843, he was married to Miss Eliza McCormick, a daughter of Alex- ander H. and Anna McCormick. Mrs. Alexander was one of nine children, those living are: Mary Rebecca, William, John and Eliza.
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Mr. and Mrs. McCormick are both Americans. Anna, Mary, Sarah and John are the living children of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. Oc- tober 22, ISSS, James Alexander passed away, regretted and mourned by the entire community. Since his father's death, John has been operating the farm, and his skillful management is fully attested by the fact that he has added twenty-eight acres of land to the property, and now has 138 acres of as finely cultivated land as can be found in the vicinity. Mr. Alexander and his wife were both members of the United Presbyterian church up to the time of his death. The entire fam- ily possess those characteristics which make the bone and sinew of the American nation, and are thoroughly respected and beloved by their neighbors.
Clark Boyd, of Wheeling township, is a son of William and Nancy (Patterson) Boyd. William was born in Maryland, of Scotch descent. Ilis father fought bravely in the war of 1812, being only fourteen years of age. It is said that he conducted himself with far more valor than many a man of more advanced years. The mother, Nancy Pat- terson, was a native of Ireland, and came to this country with her parents in her youth. Mr. Boyd has never been married, but has a very pleasant home with the Misses Mary and Maggie Walker. Be- sides his own well cultivated farm of sixty-five acres, and a stock- holder in the First National bank of Flushing, Mr. Boyd manages the large agricultural estate of the Misses Walker. The latter ladies are very respected and highly cultivated members of the community in which they live.
John Caldwell is one of thirteen children born to William and Mary Jane (Bell) Caldwell. Of these children eight are still living: John. William T., Patrick B., Robert B., George A., Elizabeth, Anna B. and Sarah A. John was raised with his brothers and sisters on his father's farm, receiving a good common school education. At the age of twenty-eight years he was united in marriage to Miss Euphemia E. Hays, a lady of fine talents and from a very highly connected family. Mr. Caldwell is one of the most popular young citizens in Wheeling township, having been honored by his fellow townsmen by being elected for several terms a townhip trustee, and at the present time he is also land appraiser of the township. He has a farm of 168 acres brought to a state of the highest cultivation, it is justly deemed about the best land in Belmont county for general farming purposes. Mr. Caldwell has made an especial study of general farming, and is a bright, progressive young agriculturist. He is as broad-minded in his politics as he is in his business, being a liberal democrat. Mrs. Caldwell is a highly esteemed member of the Bannock Presbyterian church.
William M. Campbell is a very prominent general merchant of Bel- mont county, Ohio. He is one of eleven children born to James and Margaret (Smith) Campbell. The father was one of the earliest set- tlers in Belmont county. When he came here from Washington county, Penn., there were but three settlements in all the region, the one where he lived, where the Henderson family live, and the one
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where the Sharp family reside. His father, when they moved to Ohio, took up a section of land, and as fast as his sons became of age he settled 160 acres of this land on them. The sons are: John, William, James and David. The mother was a Pennsylvanian and married their father in that state. William received a good comme .. school education, helping his father on the farm and in the grist-mill during his vacations. This mill was one of the first to be erected in the county, having been established by his father about the year 1818. William rebuilt it in 1842, operating it in connection with his farm until he went into the general mercantile business at Uniontown, Bel- mont county, Ohio. Mr. Campbell married for his first wife, Miss Mary Kerr, who died in 1875, about thirty-nine years after her mar- riage. His second wife was Miss Lucinda Dixon, she passed away in 1889. Mr. Campbell has long been a ruling elder of the Presbyter- ian church; he has served his county as one of its commissioners; has also been town treasurer for fourteen years, and at one time received the nomination on the democratic ticket as representative of his dis- trict in the state legislature. lle is a man of much foresight and business ability, a consistent member of society, and of undisputed probity.
Thomas Duff was one of nine children born to James and Margaret (Larimer) Duff. The parents were among the early settlers of Bel- mont county. Their children were: John, born May 27, 1784; Cath- erine, born March ;, 1786; Mary, born June 22, 1789; Sidney, born February 7, 1793; Elizabeth, born February 15, 1795; Martha, born February 14, 1799: Thomas, born February 20, 1802: Margaret, born April 15, 1805; William, born September 10, 1800, and David, born April 4, 1788. These children are now all dead. The father came to Ohio in 1806 with his family, living there until his death, which occurred in 1835. Thomas, the principal of this biography, was brought up on the farm, receiving a common school education. At the age of thirty-three he married Miss Margaret Blackburn, July, 1835. They have had fourteen children, five of whom still survive. Those living are: Mary .A., Josias, Robert Y., Ella and Thomas. Those deceased are: James, William L., Margaret A., John T., David A., Sarah E., Catherine, Samuel F. and Elmer E. Thomas has charge of the farm, and has met with the most gratifying success in his work, having one of the best farms in the vicinity, and he is also one of the leading stock-raisers of this justly noted stock county. Both Mr. and Mrs. Duff were members of the United Presbyterian church. Mr. Duff was for many years a ruling eller in the church, and filled this dignified office at the time of his death.
Malcom Ferguson is one of the oldest citizens of Wheeling town- ship, Belmont Co., Ohio. His mother, Mary (Miller) Ferguson, died when he was but four years old. Samuel Ferguson, his father, broke up the home after the death of his wife, and Malcom went to live with William McFarland, remaining with him until he was twenty-two years of age. He never enjoyed the advantages of school life after he was twelve, but induced by his desire for an education, he studied
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at night, and by dint of hard work and much study he has succeeded in gaining a very desirable knowledge of men and things, having a systematic, well equipped mind. When he was twenty-eight years old he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Patton, two childre , were the issue of this marriage: James P., who lives on section 14 of Wheeling township, a much respected member of the community in which he lives, and a member of the board of education; and Mary M., deceased. After but four years of wedded life, Mrs. Ferguson was called away from this world. In time Mr. Ferguson married a second wife, this time Miss Julia A. Miller, daughter of David and Jane Miller, who were both natives of Cumberland county, Penn., became his bride. This second marriage has been blessed by the birth of two children: one son, William H., who is a minister of the United Pres- byterian church, being at present located at Piper City, Ill., where he is much beloved for the efficient work he is doing, and Nancy J., who died at the age of eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson are members of the United Presbyterian church, of Unity, having been connected with the church for almost fifty years. Mr. Ferguson has been an elder in his church since 1852, has served as trustee of his township for four years, and has made a success of his business. having 200 acres of highly cultivated farming land, which is finely stocked and wisely tended. Mr. Ferguson is now retired from active life at the age of seventy-seven years, although he is still hale and hearty.
Edward Handerschild, postmaster and leading merchant of Shep- herdstown, Ohio, is a son of John and Catherine HIanderschild, who were both natives of Germany. Mr. Handerschild was born in Wheeling. W. Va., July 20, 1854, he lived with his parents during his youth and attended the public schools. June, 1876, Miss Catherine Viola McIntire became his wife. She was the daughter of Albert and Carolina MeIntire. The young couple settled upon a farm in Monroe county, where they lived for a period of two years, then re- moved to Shepherdstown where they have since resided. Here Mr. JJanderschild engaged in the general mercantile trade, establishing the business in the spring of IS79. Since iSS2 he has been local agent for the Buckeye and Peerless reaper companies. The great success which he has met with in this agency has induced the com- pany to give him the management of seven counties of the state. He has also been the postmaster at Shepherdstown for eleven years. Robert E., born April 28, 1877; Enlola M., born January 13, 1879; Kittie L., born March 29, 1881; Clara A., born July 22, ISS3; and Edna V., born August 28, ISSS, are the issue of this marriage. Mr. Flanderschild is a very successful business man, and has the respect and esteem of all who know him. He and wife are active, earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church of Shepherdstown.
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