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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 94
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W ILLIAM HUNTER. An excellent repre- sentative of the agricultural class of Pleas- ant Township, Clark County, is found in William Hunter, who occupies a front rank among the farmers and stock-breeders, his specialty being blooded cattle and hogs. Ile occupies an estate of two hundred and twenty-one acres and owns one hundred and fifty-eight aeres adjoining. Ile oper- erates bothi farms in a manner which does eredit to his judgment and zeal, every detail of the work carried on being earefully overlooked and man- aged. The personal character of Mr. Hunter is an upright one, and he is, therefore, regarded with due respect by those about him. Ile belongs to the social order of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and he and his worthy wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church.
The natal day of the subject of this sketch was March 8, 1841, and his birthplace the village of
Catawba. He was reared on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools and acquiring a practical knowledge of agriculture on the home aeres. In September, 1864, he became a member of the Sixteenth Ohio Battery, and served in the ranks of the Union army until June 15, 1865, being mustered out in New Orleans. Ile returned to llis home, resumed his labors upon the farm, and on February 15, 1866, took to himself a wife, re- moving to his present location in the following fall. He is the father of three children-Torrance Milton, Oliver C. and John L., the latter of whom died in infancy.
The wife of Mr. Hunter bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Cartmell,and was born near Mechanies- burg, January 17, 1844. Her father, Jolin L. Cartmell, was born in Virginia, and came to the Buckeye State with his parents, John and Sophia (Laníz) Cartmell. They settled in Champaign County, where John L. remained until after his marriage, when he removed to Madison County. In 1853 he changed his location to Clark County, purchasing one hundred acres of land in Pleasant Township, where he resided until 1868. He then sold his farm and engaged in business in Marys- ville as a grocer, carrying on the establishment until his death, November 26, 1876. His wife was Mary Ann Applegate, daughter of David and Martha Applegate, who moved from Cincinnati to Antwerp, Ohio, and thence to Pleasant Township, and who died at Mutual, Champaign County.
To Mr. and Mrs. John L. Cartmell six children were born, namely: Elizabeth; Sarah C., wife of Austin Hanks, of Wilmington; Martha, wife of Nathan Ferguson; Eliza, wife of Lewis Myers, of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Oliver, whose home is in Marysville; and William, of Anderson, Ind. The father was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; in politics he was a Demoerat, ex- eept during the Civil War, when he was a Repub- lican, voting for Lineoln in 1864. The elder John Cartmell came from Germany to Virginia. Ilis family comprised John, Isaiah, Joseph, Thomas, William, Nathaniel, Margaret, Sarah C. and Nancy, all of whom married and reared families, except Sarah.
The gentleman of whom we write is descended
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in the third generation from Jonathan Hunter, a native of Virginia, who married a Miss Chanee and very early in the present century removed to Ohio. The journey occupied thirty days, being performed by wagons and horses, as was the common method of travel at that early day. Jonathan Hunter had five sons and five daughters, among them being William, who was born in Londoun County, Va., near Har- per's Ferry, September 11, 1777. He accompanied his parents to Ohio, settling with them on section 22, Pleasant Township, where his father took up an entire section. There William Hunter lived until his death. in 1864, clearing and improving one hundred and sixty acres. Ile served for a time in the War of 1812. Politically, he was a Whig and then a Republican, and his religious belief was that of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He mar- ried Blanche Hendricks, who was born in Jeffer- son County, Va., February 28, 1787, to William and Susan (Taylor) Hendricks. The latter re- moved to Ohio in 1803 or 1804, and settled in what is now Pleasant Township. They died in Champaign County, leaving two sons and three daughters, all of whom married and in their turn left families.
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William and Blanche Hunter were the parents of nine children, among whom was a son, Lemuel, who was born two miles west of Catawba, Febru ary 24, 1814. He received a common-school edu- cation, and was trained to farm pursuits. Following the example of his ancestors, he became a tiller of the soil, and is now one of the wealthy agrieultur- ists of this eounty. His home occupies a site on which he has lived since 1840, and the homestead now comprises about seven hundred acres. He also owns two hundred and seventy-five acres in Moore- field Township, all of which has been secured by his labor and prudence. He has served three terms as Trustee, and during the war was liberal in his gifts to the Union cause. In polities he is a stanch Republican.
The marriage of Lemuel Hunter and Nancy Marsh took place Marel 1, 1828. Mrs. Hunter was born October 6, 1816, on the farm which her husband now occupies, being a daughter of Israel and Sarah (Marsh) Marsh. This couple had be- come residents of Ohio early in the present cent-
ury, in 1811, settling at Catawba on two hundred and twenty-six acres of land. Their family con- sisted of two sons and three daughters, all of whom lived to mature years. They were of the Baptist faith and reared their offspring with firm prinei- ples and useful habits. To Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Hunter seven children were born, the subject of this sketch being the second in order of birth. The other members of the household band were: Mary A., wife of James Milton Hodge; Sarah J., wife of James Yeazell, both deceased; Lewis, who died when twenty years old; Eli; Miranda, the second wife of James Yeazell, botlı deceased; and Bruce, who died when eigliteen years old.
In connection with this sketch are presented portraits of Mr. Ilunter and his wife, both of whom are highly esteemed in their community, and are identified with its development.
OHN H. JOBE. Among the many beauti- ful country homes in this eounty, that of Mr. Jobe deserves special mention. The homestead is finely located, and everything which ample means and cultured tastes can do, has been done in the embellishment of the place where is spent a large part of the proprietor's time, where, it is evident to the beholder, have been expended his best efforts, and where his happiness centers. Amid the busy scenes of life, such a home forms a subjeet of pleasant contemplation. Both Mr. Jobe and his estimable wife are people of taste and cul- ture, and their mutual efforts have resulted in the building up of a home which reflects great credit upon them, and forms a remarkably pleasant place of resort for their many friends.
The lifelong interests of Mr. Jobe have centercd in this county, as he was born in the city of Xenia, on the 31st of October, 1826, and his home has been within the county since that time. When about eight years old, his father removed to the country, and he remained there under the home roof until a man of nearly thirty-three years. In the meantime, at the age of nineteen, he learned carpentering, which he followed about five years,
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but with the exception of the time thus spent, he has been engaged steadily in agricultural pursuits. Hle is now the owner of over three hundred and forty-eight aeres, all of which has been brought to a state of cultivation, and embellished with a hand- some modern residence, and all the ontbuildings re- quired by the enterprising and modern farmer. Everything about the premises is kept in the best order, and the whole forms a picture of neatness, thrift and beauty which the passing traveler invari- bly turns to look upon the second time.
Mr. Jobe was married in Xenia Township, Au- gust 30, 1859, to Miss Naney E., daughter of the late Samuel Collins. Mr. Collins was one of the earliest settlers of this county, whenee he came from York County, Pa., at the age of eight years with his parents, and in Xenia Township spent his last days, passing away January 4, 1857. He was mar- ried in early manhood to Miss Rebecca, eldest sis- ter of Dr. MeClellan, of Xenia. Mrs. Jobe was born in Grecne County, on the 23d of February, 1837, in Xenia Township. She acquired her educa- tion in the common sehool, and made her home with her parents until her marriage. Of this union there have been born seven children, the eldest of whom, a son, George E., is farming in Cedarville Township; Charles L. is a well-to-do merehant of Xenia; John R. follows the same business in the same eity ; Laura B. and Homer II. remain under the home roof; Samuel died when about sixteen months old; and one child died in infaney.
George Jobe, the father of our subject, was born in Allegheny County, Pa., and came to this county when a young man. Subsequently he was married near Bellbrook, Sugar Creek Township, to Miss Mary Ann Hutchison. They settled in Xenia, where Mr. Jobe engaged exclusively in wagon-mak- ing, until finally turning bis attention to agricul- tural pursuits, he purchased a tract of land in Xenia Township. He still, however, maintained his resi- dence in the city, whence he would go out to his land, and work upon it as opportunity permitted, finally building a house there, and leasing the land to a tenant. At the time of his settlement in this county, deer and other wild game were plentiful. Mr. Jobe continued working at his trade until fail- ing health compelled him to abandon it, when he
moved to his farm and there spent the remainder of his life. He passed from earth in the spring of 1867. The mother survived her husband many years, her death taking place at the old homestead, May 24, 1884, when she was quite aged.
To the parents of our subjeet there was born a family of six sons and three daughters, of whom John H. was the second child and the second son. Five of these are living, and located in this county. The father during his early manhood served in the War of 1812, under the command of Gen. Harri- son, and participated in the battle of Ft. Meigs. Politieally, he affiliated with the Republican party. John H. is a Republican of the first water, but has had very little to do with political affairs, prefer- ring to give his time and attention to his farm interests. He has, however, served as Township Trustee, and was at one time a Director of the In- firmary. Mr. Jobe and his family are prominently connected with the United Presbyterian Church. It is hardly necessary to say that during their life- long residence in this county, Mr. and Mrs. Jobe have beeome widely and favorably known, and en- joy the confidenee and esteem of hosts of friends.
OHN G. WARNER. This gentleman is the owner and occupant of an estate which has been in the possession of the family sixty- eight years, and which comprises a fine traet of land in Madison Township, Clark County. His father, Isaac Warner, was born in this county, February 28, 1809, near where the village of Selma now stands. He was a lineal deseendant of William and Mary Warner, who emigrated from England to America in 1754, settling near Red- stone, Md., where they died. William Warner having served in the Colonial Army during the Revolutionary War, received for his services a land warrant, and located one hundred and sixty acres where Philadelphia is now built. The ground being of a rough character, was not oceu- pied by him or brought under the plow, although the papers which established the elaim were in the possession of the family until the middle of the
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present century. At that time some of the heirs endeavored to make the claim good, but the pa- pers were burned by the father of our subjeet. In the family of William and Mary Warner was a son Isaac, who when a young man came to this section of country and who was the oldest inhabitant here, his residence dating from 1798. He married Miss Mary Winder, daughter of John Winder, of En- glish stock and of Quaker religion. This couple were the grandparents of our subject.
The present home of John G. Warner is also his birthplace, his natal day having been January 9, 1842. He was attending Antioch College, at Yel- low Springs, when the war broke out, his class containing three young men. Two of these en- tered the army, they being our subject and Marion A. Ross, who was captured by the rebels at At- lanta, Ga., and hung. Each of the youths had a sweetheart, and the one who did not enter the army told the young lady who was the object of his attentions that the Government would not have him. She scornfully replied that she did not want a man whom the Government did not desire.
Young Warner was not yet eighteen years of age when the war began, but "the shot heard round the world" had not ceased to re-echo over the land when he determined to enter the Union service. It being necessary for minors to have parental consent, and it even then being difficult for them to secure entrance into the army, our subject placed the figures eighteen in his shoes, in order that he could truthfully say that he was "over eighteen." The 17th of April, 1861, he saw his name enrolled in the Seventeenth Ohio In- fantry, with which he served three months under the first call of President Lincoln. He was the first to go from Antioch College, which in the months to follow was almost deprived of male stu- dents. Young Ross, mentioned above, was the second to enlist from the institution.
Mr. Warner re-enlisted August 3, and three days after his enrollment was at the side of Gen. Lyon when he was killed at the battle of Wilson's Creek, Mo. The young man then served under Gen. Fremont, and in 1862 went with Grant on the Tennessee campaign, taking part in the battle
of Shiloh, where he was detailed for service on Gen. Sherman's staff. IIe continued his services as an aid to the beloved "Tecumseh" until after the evacuation of Corinth, his most important duty being to give the pickets the countersign. On the 3d and 4th of October, 1862. he took part in the battle of Corinth, and in 1863 was present at the taking of Vicksburg, the interval being spent in duties which proved as onerous and liaz- ardous as those of the noted contests of the war, although they do not occupy so conspicuous a place on the pages of history.
After the fall of Vicksburg, Mr. Warner was placed on detailed duty on account of sickness, and ere long was mustered out of the Fourth Ohio Cavalry, returning to his home for a time. He then re-enlisted, becoming a member of the One Hundred and Forty-sixth Ohio Infantry, in which he served until September, when he was finally mustered out. During the three years of his army life he had seen some very hard service, but his duties under his last enlistment seemed but play. After leaving the army he entered the commercial business, but not liking it, he sold it out ere long and obtained possession of the old farm, where he has since continued. He is a thoroughbred Rc- publican, his interest in the party not being satis- fied with the casting of an occasional vote, but leading him at all times to do all that he can for the good of the organization in whose principles he believes. He has been prominently spoken of for county offices, but has ever refused to run, not being a politician in the sense of desiring office. His personal character is a manly and upright one, and his social qualities are such as to win the good will and friendship of those about him, while in the conduct of his financial affairs he manifests an enterprising and progressive spirit.
The home of Mr Warner is one of culture and refinement, being presided over by a lady who . possesses many graces of mind and heart, and hav- ing under its roof a band of interesting and tal- ented young people. The wife of Mr. Warner bore the maiden name of Anna Murray, and the rites of wedlock were celebrated between them in 1865. Her grandfather, Mungo Murray, was born in Scotland June 3, 1775, and was married to
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Catherine McCune in May, 1798. Shortly after their marriage they emigrated to America, spending the remainder of their lives in the Empire State. There their son George, the father of Mrs. Warner, was born July 16, 1807. He came to Clark County, Ohio, in the spring of 1817.
To Mr. Warner and his estimable wife seven children have been born, two having been removed from thiem in infancy. Mungo P., who is now in charge of the telegraph office at Selma, is a graduate of Antioch College and a young man of great prom- ise, having mental abilities of a high order, and is already displaying a firmness of character which speaks well for his future; Lydia, a young lady at lome, is also a graduate of Antioch; she manifests a decided talent for music, and a speciality is be- ing made of this capability. Isaac, although still quite a young lad, manifests the bent of his mind. and is becoming quite a fancier of horses; Emna is a miss in school; and Angy is the baby of the family.
ON. WILLIAM R. BURNETT, Mayor of the city of Springfield, was elected to this office in the spring of 1889, and is dis- charging the duties in connection therewith in a manner creditable to himself and satisfactory to the people. IIe is a lifelong resident of the lo- cality where he now lives, having been born in Springfield Township, August 17, 1846. Hle has watched the growth and development of the city, which was in its infancy during his boyhood, and no man is more warmly interested in its material welfare.
The father of our subject was John Burnett, a native likewise of Springfield Township and the son of Richard Burnett, who was born in England. The latter was rcared to manhood in his native country, and upon emigrating to America settled in Kentucky. Later, he cmigrated to Ohio and purchased a tract of Government land in Spring- field Township, and for a number of years he en- gaged in farming. Later, he removed to the city and conducted an hotel on the National Pike, at
the corner of Main Street and Western Avenue. IIe remained a resident of Springfield until his death.
The father of our subject learned the trades of millwrighting and carpentering, which he followed many years, becoming an expert workman. He spent his entire life in Clark County and died in Springfield, February 13, 1890. The mother, Mrs. Mary (Jones) Burnett, was born in Virginia and was the daughter of Wesley Jones, who spent his last years in Indiana. To herself and husband was born a family of nine children, viz: Thomas, Will- iam R., Theodore, George, Jane, James, Edward, Emma and Lewis. Six of these are living and residents of Springfield.
Young Burnett attended school quite steadily until fourteen years old and then commenced learn- ing the trade of a machinist in the Champion Ma- chine Shops, at Springfield, where he continued until August, 1863. The Civil War then being in progress, he finally resolved in having a hand in the preservation of the Union, and, accordingly, enlisted in the Fourth Battalion Cavalry, O. N. G., and went with his regiment to Kentucky and Ten- nessec, serving in these States until the expiration of his term of enlistment. Then, receiving an hon- orable discharge, he returned to his old place at the shops, continuing there until 1882.
Having now accumulated a fair amount of capi- tal, Mr. Burnett embarked in the grocery business in Springfield, which he has since conducted suc- cessfully. Politically, he affiliates with the Demo- cratic party. He served six years as a member of the School Board, and for three years represented his ward in the City Council. IIe is an enterpris- ing business man, and has always been found the encourager and supporter of the projects calculated to promote the growth and welfare of the city.
The subject of this notice was. married October 19, 1865, in Springfield, to Miss Mary Monahan. Mrs. Burnett was born in June, 1844, in Spring- field, and is the daugliter of John and Eliza (Tut- tle) Monahan. Of this union there have been born two children: Theodore A. was graduated from the American Veterinary College, of New York City, at the age of twenty years, and is now engaged in the practice of his profession at La
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Crosse, Wis .; Levi is a student in the military school at Gambier, this State. Mr. Burnett is prominent in Masonic circles, belonging to Clark Lodge, No. 101, F. & A. M .; Springfield Lodge, No. 33, I. O. O. F .; Red Star Lodge, No. 205, K. of P .; Lodge, No. 51, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and Mitchell Post, No. 45, G.A.R., at Springfield.
The home of Mayor Burnett is pleasantly lo- cated in the central part of the city, and, withli its surroundings, indicates cultured tastes and ample means. It is hardly necessary to say that he is widely and favorably known throughout Clark County and is regarded as one of its leading citi- zens, and one who has been no unimportant factor in advancing its best interests.
SRAEL EVERHART, a well-known resident of Pleasant Township, has been the occupant of his present farm since 1861, when he emigrated hither from the Old Dominion. He was born in Loudoun County, Va., May 6, 1811, and is the son of William and Catherine ( Axline) Everhart, the former of whom was born October 15, 1783, and the latter March 21, 1786.
William Everhart was a farmer by occupation and went into the army as a substitute during the War of 1812. He was a man of considerable prop- erty in Virginia and the owner of slaves. He was twice married and by his first wife became the father of six children, the eldest of whom, a son. Jonathan, was born December 5, 1803; Christina, March 27, 1807; Elizabeth, April 24, 1809; Israel, our subject, was the next child; Solomon was born December 19, 1813, and Catherine, March 16, 1816. The first wife dicd May 3, 1816.
The father of our subject took for his second wife Mrs. Susannah Nicham, widow of I. Nicham and the daughter of I. Calb. Of this union there were born the following children: William N. and Nathaniel W., twins, were born October 21, 1817; Lydia Ann, September 12, 1819, and died young; Matilda H., was born May 15, 1821; John A., March 21, 1824, and died young; George M., was
born February 9, 1826; Elijah D., August 27, 1828. The father died August 6, 1835, in Virginia and his second wife died in that State August 24, 1841. He was the son of Christian and Susan Everhart, who were natives of Germany, and emi- grated to America during the Colonial days. They settled first in Maryland and later removed to Vir- ginia. Their family consisted of Lawrence, Jacob, Jasper, Christian, who was killed by a team when young, Philip, Michael, William, Elizabeth, Mrs. Snook, Christina, Mrs. Charlotte; Lawrence served in the Revolutionary War and Jasper and Michael served in the War of 1812, the latter as a Captain.
The mother of our subject was the daughter of John Axline, a native of Germany and whose fam- ily consisted of four sons and three daughters. The Everharts as far back as the records go belonged to the German Reformed Church. The first wife of William Everhart was a Lutheran in religion and his second a Methodist. William Everhart, politi- cally, was an old-line Whig.
The subject of this notice worked on a farm with his father until a youth of eighteen years and then began learning the trade of a carpenter which he followed until 1860. In April 1861 he came to Clark County and seeured seventy-two acres of land south of Catawba where he has since operated to good advantage as a tiller of the soil. He added fifty acres to his estate the following year and later purchased forty acres more. He has effected good improvements and is not only recognized as a thor- ough and skillful farmer but a reliable member of the community.
Miss Maria Ropp became the wife of our subject December 1, 1836, the wedding being celebrated at the bride's home in Virginia. Mrs. Everhart is, like her linsband, a native of Loudoun County, Va. and was born March 4, 1817 to Nicholas and Lizzie ( Waltman) Ropp, who were also born and reared in that county. Mr. Ropp, like Mr. Everhart was also a slaveholder and likewise served in the War of 1812. To him and his good wife there was born a family of ten children, four sons and six daugh- ters, viz .: Samuel, Jacob, John, Emanuel, Mary, Milly, Maria, Eliza A., Elizabeth and Sarah J. They all lived to mature years, were married and settled comfortably in life. Jacob, John, Eliza,
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Sarah J. and Mrs. Everhart came to Ohio. The paternal grandparents of Mrs. Everhart were na- tives of Germany and of pure German stoek as far back as the records go.
Seven children came to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Everhart thesc being named respectively : William C., John A., Elizabeth M., the wife of William II. Grubb, Thomas F., Edgar S., George E., and one who died in infancy unnamed. William and John served in the Union Army during the late Civil War, the former in the Ninety-fourth Ohio Infantry, and the latter in the Second Ohio Infantry. Mr. and Mrs. Everhart arc mem- bers in good standing of the Methodist Protestant Church, and our subject, politically, affiliates with the Republican party. His property is the result of his own industry and prudence and the family occupies a good position in the community.
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