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Politically, Mr. Harris gave his support to the Republican party and took an active interest in public affairs, being widely and accurately informed on the leading economic and political questions of the day, but his business affairs made it impractica- ble for him to mix in the campaigns of his party to any great ex- tent. Religiously, he was a member of the Episcopal Church and took a deep interest and a prominent part in the building of the splendid new church on Robbins Avenue, Niles, being a liberal contributor to the building fund as well as the regular support of the church. Fraternally, Mr. Harris was a member of Richard Cole Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, at Chicago, and the Niles Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
William E. Harris was twice married, his first union, to Elizabeth Smith, occurring in England, before his first trip to the United States, his wife and two children accompanying him to this country. His second union was to Mrs. Emma Harris, the widow of Thomas J. Harris, and a daughter of Hugh and Eliza- beth (Duncan) Stuart. Hugh Stuart was a native of Scotland, born in 1816, and was there reared and educated. In 1836, at the age of twenty years, he came to the United States, locating at Portsmouth, Ohio, where he became the owner of a large and successful bakery. After coming to this country he married Elizabeth Duncan, who was a native of Virginia, though of Scotch descent. Some of her ancestors were soldiers in the Revolution- ary War. Hugh Stuart died in Portsmouth in 1864, being sur-
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vived about three years by his widow, who died on Christmas Day, 1867. To them were born the following children: William, who is unmarried and resides at Portsmouth, is a well-known writer of religious works; Margaret is the wife of John Higgins, of Portsmouth; Emma, widow of the subject of this sketch, whose first husband, Thomas J. Harris, was also a mill man, his death occurring in St. Louis, Missouri. They were the parents of one child, Frank G., who died at the age of thirty-three years; he had married Ophal DePrinda and they had one child, William Stuart; Ada, the youngest child born to Hugh and Elizabeth Stuart, is the wife of John Scott, of St. Louis, Missouri. By his first union, the subject of this sketch became the father of four children; namely, Mrs. Agnes Easthope, of Chicago; Mrs. Abra- ham Cooper, of Niles; Albert, of Chicago, and John, of Paris, France.
A particularly notable characteristic of Mr. Harris was that he seemed to take a special delight in existence. It was because he was in touch with the springs of life. He did not permit material things to supplant his better nature. His life was filled with good deeds and kindly thoughts, and all who knew him en- tertained for him the highest regard, by reason of his upright, honorable career. In all life's relations he was true and faithful to duty and the trusts reposed in him, and thereby won the un- qualified confidence and regard of his fellow men. Those who were permitted to be closely associated with him felt it was a privilege, for they felt the power of his strong personality, the unfailing strength of his well-balanced nature and the stimulus of his example in many ways. He was a great man in the well- rounded and sterling qualities of his character, as well as in the more concrete sphere of business activities, and in his death the community suffered an irreparable loss.
Charles Rouse Allen
HE BIOGRAPHER is glad to herein set forth the sali- ent facts in the eminently successful and honorable career of the well-remembered and highly esteemed citizen of Miamisburg, Ohio, whose name appears above, the last chapter in whose life record has been closed by the hand of death, but whose influence still pervades the lives of those with whom he came in contact. For many years he was closely identified with the industrial development of the city of his choice.
Charles R. Allen was born at Goshen, Monmouth County, New Jersey, on August 25, 1828, and his death occurred at his home in Miamisburg, Ohio, on June 12, 1879. He came from a long line of sterling American ancestry, the family having origi- nated in New England, the branch from which the subject sprang going to New Jersey in the eighteenth century. His paternal great-grandparents were William and Sarah Allen, who lived and died in New Jersey, but little being known of them by the present generation. Among their children was John, the sub- ject's grandfather, who married Elizabeth Haley, also a native of New Jersey, and they settled and lived at what is now known as Cassville, Ocean County. After their children had reached ma- turity the family moved to near Goshen, Monmouth County, where the parents died at advanced ages. They followed in the religious faith of their parents before them and were stanch members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They were the parents of the following children: William, Edward, John, Isaiah, Jane (who married a Mr. Alcott), Elizabeth (Mrs. Barka- low), Susan (who was twice married), Margaret and Mary, both of whom also married and had issue. Of these children, Isaiah, father of the subject of this sketch, was reared to the life of a farmer. He married Mary Rouse, both having been lifelong and earnest Methodists in their religious faith. They were the parents of the following children: Mary, who became the wife of Dr. Isaac Treon, and they are both deceased, leaving three chil- dren; Charles Rouse, the immediate subject of this sketch; Firman, who went West, was captain of a company in the Civil War; Abra- ham, who never married, died while in the service of his country during the Civil War; Joseph married a Miss Wren, of Middle-
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town, Ohio; Josephine became the wife of a Mr. Bland and they both died while living in Indiana.
Charles Rouse Allen was about eight years old when the family removed from New Jersey to Ohio, the long and tiresome journey over the mountains being made with teams. The family first located on the Miami River, south of Miamisburg, where Isaiah Allen purchased and improved a mill, the place becoming known as the Allen & Conover mills for many years. He and Mr. Conover also owned another mill on the same river, these two early mills proving of the greatest importance to the early settlers of that section of Ohio. In this enterprise Isaiah Allen made and lost a fortune and he and his wife spent their last years near Troy, Ohio, on a farm. Charles R. Allen was reared to the sturdy life of a farmer on a farm two miles south of Miamisburg, but about the time of the inception of the Civil War he moved into Miamisburg. Here he took an active part in the organiza- tion of a regiment for active service, it being known as the Twelfth Ohio Regiment, of whch he was elected major. How- ever, the regiment was sent to Columbus and consolidated with another regiment, and in the "drawing of straws" with the other major, the subject was unsuccessful, the other man gaining the commission. Mr. Allen eventually became sutler of the combined regiment, which was designated as the One Hundred and Thirty- second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and he remained with the regiment until late in the year 1864, when he was honorably discharged and returned home. His miltary record was replete with service faithfully performed and he performed his full part in the suppression of the Rebellion.
After the war, Mr. Allen engaged in the mercantile business for a couple of years, and then became a member of the firm of D. H. Hoover & Company, later known as Hoover & Company. manufacturers of Excelsior reapers and binders. In this en- terprise he was eminently successful, combining in his make-up the necessary qualifications for a successful business career- indefatigable industry, indomitable persistence and sound judg- ment. Though his death occurred comparatively early in life- in his fifty-first year-he had already acquired an enviable repu- tation among his business associates as a man of unusual quali- fications, for, besides his splendid abilities, he possessed a sterling honesty and high sense of justice, which were evident in all his dealings with others, so that his word was considered as good as a bond. He was a consistent man in all his actions and his career in all the relations of life was utterly without pretense.
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He was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, and the city of Miamisburg could boast of no better man or more enter- prising citizen.
Fraternally, Mr. Allen was a prominent member of the Ma- sonic Order, having served as worshipful master of the blue lodge, high priest of the chapter of Royal Arch Masons, both at Miamisburg, and being a member of the commandery of Knights Templar at Dayton. In matters political, Mr. Allen was aligned with the Republican party, in the success of which he was deeply interested, taking an active part in the various campaigns. His eminent abilities and high character were recognized by his fel- low citizens, who selected him at various times to serve in nearly all the local public offices, the duties of which he discharged in a manner entirely satisfactory to his fellow citizens. In religion, he was a loyal member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Charles R. Allen was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hoover, who was born in Miamisburg, Ohio, on September 28, 1830, and died here on January 9, 1910, having survived her husband more than three decades. She also was a faithful Meth- odist in religious belief and practice and a woman of lovable character and sweet disposition. She was the daughter of David and Catherine (Houtz) Hoover, their marriage occurring in Montgomery County, Ohio. Mr. Hoover became a prominent merchant and farmer. Loading his products and other supplies on a flat-boat, he floated it to New Orleans, by the Miami, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers. After their marriage, David and Cath- erine Hoover spent the remainder of their lives in Miamisburg, where be became the pioneer in the manufacture of reapers and mowers, in which he met with marked success and acquired con- siderable prominence. He died in 1871, full of years, and his wife in 1895, at the advanced age of eighty-seven years. Both gave their allegiance to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was one of the strongest supporters here for many years.
Charles R. and Elizabeth Allen became the parents of the following children: Elwood, of Dayton, who is a merchan- dise broker, married May Mutz, of Edinburg, Indiana, and they have a daughter, Ruth, who is a student in the Dayton High School; David Hoover, who is referred to in a later paragraph; Kate, who died in 1887, was the wife of Arthur Weaver.
David Hoover Allen received a good high school education and early became identified with the industries of Miamisburg. He was one of the promotors of the twine industry in this place, being at one time a director in three of the companies engaged in
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its manufacture. He was also a director and vice-president of the Citizens National Bank, and is at the present time a director of the Bookwalter Wheel Company, one of the prosperous and successful concerns in this city. To some extent Mr. Allen is now retired from active business, though he still retains his interest as a stockholder in a number of successful enterprises. He takes a live interest in the prosperity of the community with which his entire life has been identified and his support can always be counted upon in support of all worthy and commendable movements for the general welfare. Religiously, he and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he gives a liberal support and of which he is a member of the board of trustees. They reside in their beautiful and attractive home on north Main street, which Mr. Allen built in 1900, and where the genuine spirit of good cheer and hospitality is always in evidence.
David H. Allen was united in marriage with Alberta Gray, of Hamilton, Ohio, where she was born and educated, being the daughter of Henry and Jane (Dick) Gray. These parents were both born and reared in Hamilton, and now reside there, Mr. Gray being a prominent and well-known citizen of Butler County. He is a Democrat in politics and has served his county as recorder and auditor at different times. Mr. Allen has served as a mem- ber of the city council of Miamisburg, being a member of that body during the construction of the present beautiful library building. He has since been a trustee of the library and treasurer of the board. Mr. Allen has attained a prominent place in the order of Free and Accepted Masons, having served as worship- ful master of Minerva Lodge No. 98, and high priest of Trinity Chapter No. 44, Royal Arch Masons. In 1886, he was passed through the degrees of Scottish-rite Masonry, and is also a noble of the Mystic Shrine.
To David H. Allen and wife the following children have been born: Donald G., who died at the age of sixteen months; Charles Henry, born in 1896, who is now a student in high school; Mal- colm Rouse, born in 1898, is also in high school, and Elizabeth Jane, born in 1905.
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Index
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Alexander, Hon. John Park 312
Alexander, David McClure 366
Allen, Victor Jones 415
Allen, Charles Rouse 534
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Barber, Ohio C. 1
Bushnell, Asa Smith. 5
Bushnell, John Ludlow 13
Buchanan, John U. 173
Baxter, Dr. Samuel A. 186
Bookwalter, Captain Benjamin Franklin. 403
Backus, Frederick Moreau 270
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Chittenden, Henry Treat. 44
Collins, Samuel. 261
Clark, William W 320
Cook, George. 323
Conger, Col. Arthur Latham. 353
Colucci, Frank. 466
D
Deisel, Henry 246
Danner, John. 304
Donze, Charles F 476
E
Earhart, Edminson
89
F
Felton, Major William McKendree 29
Foos, John. 121
Ford, George Henry. 233
Ford, John Stambaugh. 342
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Faurot, Benjamin C. 480
Frank, John D. 493
G
Gotwalt, Rev. Luther A., D.D., LL.D 109
Gerould, Henry, M. D. 424
Gregg, Henry 497
Grasser, Joseph. 504
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Harrison, Hon. Richard A 79
Hauck, Charles W 140
Hippard, Emanuel. 178
Hetrick, Levi 182
Hiner, Solomon B., M. D 228
Heffner, Harrison.
265
Hayes, Rutherford B.
399
Hoover, Abel.
438
Heffner, George A.
488
Houston, Leon H. 523
Harris, William Edwin 529
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Jones, Richard. 35
Johnston, John Orson 59
Jennings, Absalom C. . 338
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Kirby, John Sheewood. 132
Kitchen, Jonathan S. 166
King, David, Sr 363
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Ludlow, John. 19
Lesquereux, Professor Leo 66
Low, Joshua. 330
Lamparter, John.
395
Lyon, Orrin A., M. D. 431
Liesenhoff, Franz. 411
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McKinley, William. 23
Mitchell, Gen. John Grant. 47
Johnson, Walter Orlando
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Myers, Eliab, M. D. 117
Moler, Captain J. Douglass 128
Moyer, Daniel. 159
Montgomery, Lewis Wolcott.
194
McCartney, Andrew Jackson 213
Moulton, Col. Benjamin M 289
Manton, James B. 309
McCook, George Wythe 360
McCurdy, Robert. 373
Melbourne, John Sawyer 388
Marvin, Richard Pratt. 393
Miller, Cyrus
418
Mehaffey, Robert. 456
McConville, Daniel. 473
Moore, John L. 511
Mckeown, William Wallace 217
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Orr, John Scott. 197
Oliver, Captain John Flennegan. 384
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Peterson, John Edward. 294
Perkins, Col. George Tod 297
Peterson, James H. 301
Paul, Theodore Dwight. 421
Price, Joseph Cooper 500
Phleger, John D. 525
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Rodgers, Robert, M. D. 101
Rockfield, Harry L. 105
Ring, Hamilton, M. D 137
Ross, Elmore Willard 148
Russell, Anthony C.
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Ross, James W
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Rogers, Robert .. 163
Rose, Hon. William Grey 277
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Shepard, William, M. D 53
Sloane, Judge Ulric.
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Sheehy, John Young. 143
Stout, Captain Charles 170
Sly, William Wesley 242
Schultheis, Charles 252
Steele, Charles H. 339
Schoeninger, Frederick. 350
Shupert, George 407
Smith, Major Charles H. 445
Strader, Simon A. 453
Senn, William. 507
Stone, Hon. Walter Freeman
514
Stone, Walter Hitchcock. 519
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Taylor, Col. William A
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Trainer, Hon. John H. S.
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Trainer, William M. 370
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Turnbull, Thomas Knox
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Unbenhauer, Samuel M. 469
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Wright, G. Frederick.
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Wilson, George Chester 113
Wemmer, William J
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Wemmer, Henry G. 207
White, Arthur L 256
Work, Alanson 316
Wick, Paul. 334
Williamson, Pyatt. 380
Weber, Christian 434
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Weiser, John
Young, Arthur George Y 345
Zischler, George J. Z
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Sealts, James Manley
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