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USA > Ohio > Greene County > Portrait and biographical album of Greene and Clark counties, Ohio, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county; together with portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States > Part 58
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ENRY H. CULP. This gentleman is classed among the prominent and representative pioneers of Clark County, and is especially well known in Moorefield Township where he has lived for a quarter of a century. His home is located on section 35, and is one of comfort and good cheer, the estate comprising eighty-five acres of land, the most of which is under cultivation and all intelligently handled. Farming and stock-rais- ing are the occupations to which Mr. Culp devotes his attention and of his success he has no reason to complain.
In Cumberland County, Pa., June 26, 1817, the subject of this sketchi opened his eyes to the light of day. He is the eldest son of Jacob and Mary (Hoch) Culp, who were also natives of the Key- stone State. Their family consisted of six children, three of whom are now living. They are: Henry HI .; Mary A., wife of William Hunt; and Catherine, now the widow of John Stutz, both of Montgom-
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ery County. After the death of the father, the motlier became the wife of Jacob Pfeffley of Mont- gomery County, by whom she had two children: Aaron, who resides in the same county, and Lydia, whose home is near Huntington, Ind. The mother died in 1876 when about seventy-seven years of age. As one of the pioneer women of the State she was respected for the toils and hardships which she had endured and the worthy manner in which she had borne herself under all circumstances.
The family of which our subject was a member emigrated from the Keystone State to Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1828. A location was selected in the forest near the present site of the Soldiers' Home, a log cabin built and the work of clearing begun. The father lived but about a year after the removal, falling dead of apoplexy between his home and Dayton. The interior of the county abounded with Indians and amid the scenes of pioneer life Henry Culp grew to manhood. As the oldest son, many duties devolved upon him after the death of his father and he acquired a degree of self-reliance that has been an important factor in his later life. His educational advantages were quite limited, but by improving the opportunities which the printing press and contact with his fel- low-men afford, he has kept himself well posted on all subjects of general importance.
In 1835 Mr. Culp began an apprenticeship at the trade of a miller, serving four years under Martin Frick at Stillwater, in the Ensley Mill. He then acted as foreman for Mr. Ensley in the same mill four years, after which he became foreman for John Hikes, whose mill occupied a site on the same stream. Seven years later he entered the employ of William Sheets, near Union, but did journey- work in his mill but eighteen months. He then located in Clark County, this being in 1844, and began working for Robert Rogers in Springfield Township. After acting in the capacity of fore- man for that gentleman a year, he assumed a similar position for Henry Shugh, by whom he was em- ployed about six years. Mr. Culp next entered the employ of Benjamin Warder who was operating a mill in Lagonda, remaining there about two years, when the mill was torn down to make way for the beginning of the Champion plant. Our subject
then settled on a farm south of Springfield and turned his attention to agriculture, changing his location to his present home in 1865.
In November, 1858, Mr. Culp was united in marriage with Miss Ann J. Borland, who shared his fortunes until 1875, when she was removed by death. A second matrimonial alliance was con- tracted by Mr. Culp, September 27, 1876, his bride on this occasion being Miss Mary Crawford. This union has resulted in the birth of three children: Walter, Myrtle and Alice. Both Mr. and Mrs. Culp belong to the United Brethren Church at Lagonda, in which the former lias officiated as Steward. His political adherence is given to the Republican party. He has ever been interested in public movements which promise to benefit society and add to the prosperity of the section in which he has made his home, as well as in those which are more far reaching, and for his public spirit, in- dustrious life, and excellent character is regarded with respect.
OHN MONAHAN. As a horseman Mr. Monahan is a phenomenon, being recognized as one of the best judges of the equine race in this county, and he spends much of his time in Kentucky, buying horses for parties in dif- ferent States. He is a native of the city of Spring- field where he still makes his home, and was born April 28, 1818. His father, Michael Monahan, a native of Ireland, was born near the city of Dub- lin, where he was reared to man's estate and learned the trade of a weaver.
'The father of our subject emigrated to America when a young man, and coming to Ohio located in the wilds of Clark County. Springfield was then but a hamlet and the surrounding country peopled principally by Indians and wild animals. Here lie resided for a time in the town and then purchased land east of it, and opened up a good farm on which he spent the remainder of his days. He came to the United States a single man but in due time met and married Miss Catherine Dudley, who was born in Kentucky. Her father, John Dudley,
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was born in Maryland whence he removed to Ken- tueky, but a few years later pushed on westward into Ohio, settling in Clark County about 1808. The land which he purchased is now adjacent to the city limits on the east. He built a substantial hewed log house which is still standing. In 1836, he again started westward, his destination being La Porte County Ind., to which he traveled overland with teams. There he repeated the experiment of pioneer life and bought a large traet of land which later he divided among his children. He improved a good farm and upon that homestead spent the elosing years of his life. The maiden name of his wife was Catherine Sparrow. She was born in Maryland and died on the home farm in LaPorte County, Ind.
The mother of our subjeet was reared in a man- ner similar to the daughters of other pioneers, learning to spin and weave, and after her marriage endured with her husband cheerfully all the hard- ships and toils of life in a new country. She did her cooking by the fireplace before the days of stoves and proved the suitable helpmate of her husband in the practice of the industrial economy which enabled them to secure a home and a com- petenee. Her death took place at the homestead near Springfield.
Mr. Monohan, of whom we write, remained un- der the parental roof until a youth of seventeen years and then commeneed to learn the trade of a horse-shoer at which he served an apprenticeship of four years. This was before the days of rail- roads when all transportation was done by teams. There were no free schools and he aequired a lim- ited education under the subseription plan. After completing his trade he worked as a journeyman for three years, then opened up a shop of his own in Springfield which he eondueted until 1849.
Inheriting a love of horses from his honored fa- ther, Mr. Monahan when leaving home turned his attention particularly to the eare and breeding of fine horses, and has probably done more to raise the standard of this noble animal in the State of Ohio than any other man. In due time he became the owner of some valuable equines, among them the noted stallion Membrino Gift, who trotted his mile in 2:20, making the fastest time on record for one
his kind. He was also the owner of Belle Foun- der, Bay State Morgan, Whip Clay, Independence, St. Prize, Flying Cloud, Happy Traveler, Repub- lie, Waynes Patehen, Charlie Herr, Membrino Ar- eher and Sehuyler Colfax. All these animals made fine records and aggregated in value many thous- ands of dollars.
Mr. Monahan was married in 1842 to Miss Eliza J. Tuttle. This lady, like her husband was born in Springfield Township, and was a daughter of Caleb and Mary Tuttle, who are written of else- where in this ALBUM. She became the mother of four children and departed this life in February, 1872. Their eldest daughter, Mary, is the wife of W. R. Burnett, of whom a sketeh appears on an- other page; Nancy J., married Thomas Titus, of Springfield Township; Florence married Lafayette Riee and Maggie married Timothy J. Monahan ; the latter resides in San Diego, Cal. Politieally, Mr. Monahan affiliates with the Republican party, and soeially belongs to Springfield Lodge No. 36, I. O. O. F.
OMER W. CALENDAR. Among the bus- iness establishments of Springfield, Clark County, the photograph gallery of the gentleman above named is not unworthy of notiee, as the work turned out is most excellent and the patronage large. The reputation of Mr. Calendar as a fine artist has been spread broadcast by the photographs which have been sent to va- rions parts of the country by citizens of Spring- field and vicinity, whose friends are living in the four quarters of the world, and who are pleased to to receive life-like semblanees of those they love. Not only is Mr. Calendar known for his artistie ability, but he is held in good repute as a eitizen whose reliability and upright manhood are highly valued.
The Calendar family is of New England stock, from that seetion of the United States one Samnel Calendar having come to Ohio in an early day. He located near Mechaniesburgh, Champaign County, improving a farm and residing thereon until his death. There his son Elisha Calendar
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was born, and left an orphan at an early age. He learned the trade of a cabinet maker, but ere long gave up work at the bench to engage in mercan- tile business at North Lewisburg, where he resided six years. He then, on account of the ill-health of his wife, went to Texas, starting with a team and driving to Cincinnati, where they embarked on a boat which carried them to New Orleans, thence they crossed the gulf to Port Lavacka, where they again had recourse to the team, driv- ing to Helena, on the San Antonia River. At that time, 1859, Helena was a frontier settlement, with no railroad, all communication being by team to the sea-board, one hundred and twenty-five miles distant. Mr. Calendar shipped some horses from Ohio and also some carriages, which were then a new thing in Helena. He did not engage in any permanent business, but in 1860 returned to his native State, and resumed his mercantile pursuit. This he continued until 1866, when he became a resident of Springfield, and engaged in the manufacture of chemical compounds, a line of business in which he continued four years, after which he retired to Lewisburg, where he is still living.
Elisha Calendar married Lydia Keyes, a native of Madison County, and a daughter of Loren and Lydia (Morse) Keyes, natives of Rhode Island and pioneers of the county in which their danghter was born. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Cal- endar comprised eight children, as follows : Homer, of whom we write; Fida, wife of Dr. Eli Sherrett, of Lewisburg; Cora, widow of C. H. Foster; Laura, wife of I. M. Sullivan; Horace; Minnie, wife of C. II. Haines; Celia, who married Prof. Warren Cushman, died at the age of forty years ; Howard died when eight years old.
The subject of this sketch was born in Homer, Union County, July 23, 1847. He was twelve years old when he accompanied his parents to Texas, and well remembers the incidents of the journey and life in a frontier town in the far South. He attended the public schools in his youth, and advanced his education by attendance at the Iron City Commercial College in Pittsburg, from which he was graduated in 1868. He then traveled in his native State in the interest of the
Chemical Company, during the latter part of the time having an interest in the business. After traveling two years, he sold out his interest and engaged in the photographi business in Lewisburg, where he remained about a year. He then oper- ated in Plain City, Woodstock, Mechanicsburg and DeGraff, in 1878 returning to Springfield, where he has since remained.
In the year 1870, Mr. Calendar became the hus- band of Miss Jennie E. Baldwin, a native of Lo- gan County, and a daughter of Butler and Matilda (Lane) Baldwin. The union has been blessed by the birth of four children, named respectively: Ono, Z. Evangeline, Howard and Rubie.
Mr. Calendar belongs to Anthony Lodge, No. 455, F. & A. M. Two of his daughters are mem- bers of the Second Presbyterian Church. His wife and family are well regarded by their acquaintan- ces, and by him are valued more highly than any earthly possessions.
DAM LENHART, Superintendent of the Orphan's Home at Springfield, has been ably managing the institution since 1885. The Home is pleasantly located about two miles from the heart of the city, and every effort lias been made to surround the inmates with such comforts and benefits as shall make them honored and useful citizens of the State, although deprived of their natural guardians and protectors. Mr. Lenhart and his amiable wife are endeavoring con- scientiously to do all in their power to second the efforts of the projectors and supporters of the insti- tution, and exercise a wise and affectionate over- sight over their charge.
The grandfather of our subject was Henry Len- hart, a farmer in Westmoreland County, Pa., who is believed to have been a native of England. His son Abraham was born in the Keystone State, and there reared and married to Leah Shetler, who was of German parentage, and also born in Westmore- land County. They lived there until 1859, when Mr. Lenhart sold the farm, and removing to Ohio settled in Hamilton County. Here lie engaged in
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farming four years, after which he operated a large farm near Belle City, Hamilton County, Ill., for a gentleman named Buckingham, whose home was near Cincinnati. After living upon that farm for two years Mr. Lenhart removed to Abilene, Kan., where he died in 1877, at the age of sixty-four years. His widow is still living there.
The subject of this sketch is one of nine children born to Abraham and Leah Lenhart, all of whom reached years of maturity. His natal day was June 8, 1840, and his birthplace the farm near Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. He was reared and educated in his native county, and came to Ohio with his parents, residing with them in Hamilton County, and removing with them to Illinois in the spring of 1864. He was engaged in farm labors there until 1867, when he spent a few months in Kansas City, Mo. Returning to Illinois he settled in Clay County, where he resided until 1874, engaged in farming and engineering. His next removal was to Springfield, Ohio, where he was employed as foreman in the stand department of the St. John Sewing Machine Company. For nine and a half years he occupied that position, and he then resigned, having in the meantime been elected Infirmary Director. It was not long until he was elected to the position he is now filling so satisfactorily and judiciously.
Realizing that it is not good for man to live alone, Mr. Lenhart took a companion in life, clioos- ing Miss Isabella Bolen, a native of Sciota County, with whom he was united in October, 1864. She is a daughter of Neison Bolen, who was born in the same county, and whose father, Henry Bolen, was a native of one of the Southern States. Grandfather Bolen was a pioneer in Sciota County, where lic located about 1810, buying a tract of timber land on Pine Creek. Ile built a round-log cabin, but later put up one of hewed logs, in which he re- · sided many years. Finally, about 1848, he sold and removed to Logan County, where he bought land. Thence he removed to Union County, where he remained until after the death of his wife, Mar- garet McCreary, a Southern lady. He then re- turned to Logan County, and died at the home of a son.
The father of Mrs. Lenhart grew to man's estate
in his native county, his early life being spent upon a farm. He learned the trade of a carpenter, and became a contractor of buildings and bridges. Ile removed to Logan County about 1850, and thence, in 1869, went to Flora, Clay County, Ill., still continuing his contracting, and also in the Prairie State engaging in farming. He resided there until his death in 1875. In his native county he liad married Miss Sarah A. Tubbs, a native of South Carolina, who died in 1855.
To. Mr. and Mrs. Lenhart one child has been born, Elsie B., now the wife of Dr. John G. Kcn- nan, of Springfield. Mr. Lenhart belongs to Ephraim Lodge, No. 146, I. O. O. F., and to the Red Star Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. He and his wife belong to the First Baptist Church.
OIIN R. HINKLE. This gentleman is a son of John and Mary A. (Way) Hinkle, who were among the early settlers of Clark County, which they assisted to build up and bring to its present highly cultivated and civilized condition. They were born in Lancaster County, Pa., and were there reared and married, coming to Ohio in 1833. Their settlement was made on sec- tion 26, Springfield Township, Clark County, where our subject was born and has always resided. Their family consisted of eight children, of whom John R. was the youngest. The death of the father occurred February 3, 1877, and his memory is lield in honor for his upright life and useful labors. His widow is still living, and numbered among the highly respected old ladies of the vicin- ity. She is a member of the Second Lutheran Church of Springfield.
The gentleman with whose name this sketch is introduced was born August 26, 1847, on his father's farm, and after obtaining his education took up a farmer's life. He owns one hundred and twenty acres of land, on which good, comfort- able buildings have been erected, and where every appearance indicates an understanding mind as the ruling power. In politics, Mr. Hinkle is a
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strong Republican. The only office which he has accepted is that of School Director.
The lady who presides over Mr. Ilinkle's home and secures the comforts of its inmates by her wise management and labors, bore the maiden name of Mary J. Stratton. She is the youngest in a fam- ily of three children, her parents being Isaae II. and Sarah (Leffel) Stratton, natives of the Buckeye State. She was born in Green Township, Clark County, January 14, 1852, and became the wife of our subject December 23, 1875, the marriage ceremony being performed at her home. The mar- riage has been blessed by the birth of three children Bertha, Isaac P. and Beckie K.
ON. ANDREW JACKSON. This gentle- man is a worthy scion of a family which has given to the world statesmen, soldiers, and business men in various lines of work, and has not been without its share of scholars, some members of the family becoming known over a wide extent of territory through the works that they accomplished. Personally, he possesses a fine character, a high degree of intelligence and the quick wit derived from his Irish origin, together with the manners which favorably impress those with whom he comes in contact and pave the way for their better acquaintance and higher regard.
The paternal grandfather of our subjeet was a first cousin to Gen. Andrew Jackson, ex-President of the United States, while his father, Robert Jackson, was commander of the Greene County State Militia and represented the county in the Legislature in 1834. Gen. Robert Jackson had come from Jefferson County, Pa., to this section in 1805, locating by a large spring on Clark's Run. The farm he occupied is three miles west of Cedar- ville on the Jackson pike and is now known as the Stevenson Farm. He was a man of fine physique, being six feet one ineli in height, and weighing two hundred and forty pounds, with a decidedly mili- tary bearing, quite in keeping with his position. His commission as General bears the date of 1831. He not only belonged to the Legislature but also
served as Commissioner of Greene County, in which hc attained to considerable note, retaining his prominence up to the time of his death, which took place at the age of eighty years. In Lebanon, Warren County, in December, 1819, he was mar- ried to Miss Minerva J., daughter of Phillip Eddy, of that county, their wedding trip being from that place to Greene County on horseback. A bureau made of cherry wood, which was a bridal gift from her parents, is still in the possession of our subject. The union was blessed by the birth of twelve chil- dren, seven of whom are living at this writing.
The gentleman whose name introduces this sketch was reared on his father's farm until thirteen years of age, when he took a position with the firm of Merrick & Co., dealers in dry-goods at Xenia, During this time he also attended sehiool, and after two years became a book-keeper for the firm, hold- ing that position until the fall of 1861, when the spirit of patriotism so thoroughly filled his bosom that he enlisted in the Union Army. Being but a boy under sixteen years of age, and the only son at home, his mother would not consent to his depart- ure for fields of battle, and getting out a writ, had him brought home. He then went with his brother- in-law to Michigan, and entering his school took up the study of civil engineering, in which his brother-in-law was proficient and practical. While carrying on his studies young Jackson formed a company from the class, which was composed of boys larger than himself, and drilled them in Har- dee's taeties. From that company several commis- sioned officers were made later in the war.
Returning to his home the following spring Mr. Jackson took his old position in a store at Xenia, but in August, of that year, carried out his desire to assist in preserving the Union, becoming a mem- ber of the Ninety-fourth Ohio Infantry, organized at Piqua, and being enrolled in Company H. He took part in a number of engagements, among them being Tate's Ferry, in which the regiment lost over three hundred men, and at Perryville, where he was wounded in the left shoulder, receiving a bullet in the fleshy part of his arm but never leaving his com - pany. He afterward participated in the contests at Stone River, Buzzard's Roost, and the other cn- gagements on the road to Atlanta, numbering
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among them some of the most famous and bloody contests of the war, the list including Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Marietta, Peach Tree Creek and the siege of Atlanta.
While at Murfreesboro, in 1863, Mr. Jackson was detailed as Chief Clerk of the Brigade Inspector, which position he held until he received a furlough in 1864. He was at home but fifteen days when he endeavored to join his regiment, but could get no further than Nashville, Tenn. There he re- ported for duty and was assigned to the post of Chief Clerk of the Inspector's office of that post, a very responsible and dangerous position. All the ammunition was handled and issued to the troops through him, and it was his duty to place the pickets at their appointed stations. He was mus- tered out of the service June 5, 1865, and returned to Xenia, conseious that he had discharged his du- ties to the best of his ability, and rejoicing in the success of the cause to which he had devoted him- self.
Immediately after returning to his native State Mr. Jackson went to Dayton as Assistant Engineer of the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad. Among other work which he did for that road, was engineering the building of the bridge at Lima, Ohio, of which he had full charge, and which is one of the finest pieces of work on the road, consisting of three spans of thirty-six feet arehes, all of stone work. Soon after he became the General Ticket Agent of the Cincinnati & Zanesville Railroad, with his office at the former place. He held the po- sition for six years, most of the time also acting as paymaster and engineer. During this time he was married, and began house-keeping, but his wife's parents becoming feeble they wislied him to come and live with them at their home in Cedarville. He therefore removed to Cedarville, where his family has sinee resided and where he has had his vote. He spent three years in the lumber eamps in Mich- igan, where he had charge of the entire force of one linndred men, aná during the time also carried on a farm in Greene County. The lumber company, of which Mr. James Dunlap (Mrs. Jackson's father) was the senior member, did the largest lumber business in Cincinnati, and was in existence
over fifty years. The business of this eom- pany was settled up in that city in 1886, but is still continued in Cedarville by the same firm. For some time the charge of the company's business in Cincinnati devolved upon Mr. Jackson, and he has had full charge of its immense trade in all depart- ments since 1878.
Miss Mary J. Dunlap, a true-hearted and cultured woman, became the wife of our subject December 17, 1868, and has borne him four children. The first-born is Pearl, a young lady who will graduate in the class of 1890 in Cedarville, and who is re- eeiving other advantages. The other members of the family eircle are Frank, Clara, and Fannie, who will also be the recipients of excellent edu :a- tional advantages and careful home training.
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