The History of Miami County, Ohio, Part 121

Author: W. H. Beers & Co.
Publication date: 1880
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Number of Pages: 1051

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TANZY R. FURNAS, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; born in Butler Town- ship, Montgomery Co., Oct. 11, 1853 ; is a son of Robert and Beulah Furnas. His father was born in the above township ; his mother in this county, and departed this life when Tanzy was but 8 months old ; his father is living, and resides in Montgomery Co. His second marriage was celebrated with Ann Bowman, by whom he had three children, two living, viz., Rose B. and Mary A .; Dorsey, deceased. Tanzy was reared on the farm, and attended the district school, after which he attended the high school, in Troy, for one term, then entered Holbrook's Normal School, at Lebanon, in which he took a full commercial course, fitting him- self to successfully cope with business transactions. In September, 1874, he was married to Elizabeth Rutledge, by whom he has one child, viz., Harvey C. Mrs. Furnas is a daughter of the well-known William Rutledge, of West Milton. In 1875, he was interested in, and operated his father-in-law's woolen-mill ; in 1876, he engaged in the manufacture of tobacco in the same place, and after one year's experience, disposed of the business and came to the place on which he now resides. He-owns 157 acres of land, which is all in a fair state of cultivation and well improved. He and his wife are members of the West Milton Christian Church, with which they have been connected a number of years.

AARON FURNAS, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Fidelity ; born in Butler Township, Montgomery Co., Ohio, Oct. 17, 1826 ; is a son of John and Sallie (Ivens) Furnas. His father was born in South Carolina in April, 1796, and is a son of Joseph and Sarah Furnas ; Joseph was born in Charlestown, S. C., Feb. 20, 1763; Joseph's father, John Furnas, was born at Standingstone, Cumberland, England, March 5, 1736. 'He was married to Mary Wilkenson, in Wigton Meeting- house, England, March 24, 1762 ; she was born at Wigton Sept. 19, 1742. They

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emigrated to America, and settled in South Carolina, in which State they died. at Bush River; he, Aug. 5, 1777 ; she, Oct. 6, 1782. They were parents of seven chil- dren, viz., Joseph, Rebecca, John, Thomas, Esther, Robert and William. Joseph and Sarah Furnas were parents of eight children, three of whom are living, viz., Benjamin, Henry and Sallie ; the two former reside in Iowa, the latter in Warren Co .; Joseph F. died about 1812, his wife, Sarah, about 1830 or 1831. John, father of our subject. emigrated to Ohio with his parents about 1805 ; they located in Warren Co. for one year, then came to Newton Township, in this county, in which John, the father of our subject, was reared. Dec. 3, 1818, he was married to Sallie Ivens ; she was a daughter of Joseph and Esther (Buffington) Ivens. Joseph was born Aug. 20, 1749, died Aug. 31, 1828. Esther, his wife, was born Feb. 1, 1756, died May 30, 1830. They were married Nov. 17, 1773, and were parents of twelve children, viz., Sam- uel, Hannah, Isaac, Moses, Margaret, Adamn, John, Robert, Phoebe, Mary, Aaron and Sallie. John and Sallie Furnas, parents of our subject, had eleven children born to them, eight of whom are living, viz., Esther. now Mrs. William Jay ; Sarah, now Mrs. John Johnston ; Jane. now Mrs. George Miller ; Aaron, Robert, Samuel, Thomas W. and Davis. Our subject's first marriage was with Rebecca C. Bow- man Feb. 15, 1851 ; to them three children were born-all deceased, viz., Martha E., born Aug. 22, 1854, died Oct. 6. 1860; Omar C., born March 23, 1862 ; died Aug. 19, 1864 ; Dorsey E., born July 24, 1859 ; died Oct. 1, 1860. Mrs. S. departed this life Sept. 7, 1870, aged 38 years 5 months 18 days. His second marriage was celebrated Oct. 22, 1872, with Lucy J. Mote ; she is a daughter of Zeno and Deborah Mote, old residents of this township. Mr. Furnas had the advantage of the common schools, in which he received the rudiments of an educa- tion ; afterward took a course of study in the select school at Frederickstown. and at the academy in Dayton ; he taught one term, but, his health failing, was obliged to seek the out-door employment of the farm, on which he has since been engaged ; he owns 140 acres of land on the home farm, also 90 acres in Montgom- ery Co. and a tract of 76 on the west side of Stillwater, making in the aggregate 310 acres of choice farming land. He is a member of the Christian Church, having been a member since 1851, and is a Deacon in the church ; he is very liberal in his views, having donated nearly a fourth of the amount required to creet the fine brick church in Frederickstown. Mrs. Furnas was born in this township March 17, 1835, and is a member of the denomination of Friends. Mrs. Furnas, great uncle, Thomas Wilkenson, represented this county in the Legislature, and was also State Senator. Samuel, brother to Aaron Furnas, has represented Montgomery Co. Robert Furnas, grandson of John Wilkenson, is an ex-Governor of Nebraska. John Furnas, father of our subject, was deprived of a father's counsel at the age of 16, and, being the eldest, was obliged to take charge of the family. He represented Montgomery Co. in the Legislature in 1836, 1850 and 1851.

SMITH GREGG, farmer and minister ; P. O. West Milton ; born in Mont- gomery Co., Ohio, Dec. 20, 1820 ; is a son of Smith and Sarah Gregg, who were born in Pennsylvania, and removed to Greene Co .. Ohio, in 1800 ; in 1812, they moved to Montgomery Co., in which they lived till their death ; his father died at the age of 85, his mother at upward of 40 years of age ; they had eleven children, four of whom are living-William, David, Andrew and Smith ; the deceased- James, Martha, Margaret, John, Elizabeth, Sarah and Julia ; Mr. Gregg was raised on the farm, and partially learned the smithing trade. then took up shoemaking, which he followed until he was 25 years old, when he resumed farming. In 1840, he was married to Rachel Hutchins, who bore him eight children, of whom only one, Wilbur, survives ; the deceased are Elwood. Eliza, Martha, Mary A., Willis. Birdie and an infant ; Mrs. Gregg died in 1862, aged 37 years. Mr. Gregg's second marriage was with Margaret Hollingsworth. wec Stanley, in 1863, by whom he had two children, Charley and Mattie ; Mrs. Gregg died April 2. 1879, aged ++ years ; bis third and last marriage was celebrated with Mary Miles, uee Furnas, April 8, 1880. In 1850, he was recorded as minister of the Friends Church, and

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is the oldest recorded minister in the West Branch Quarterly Meeting ; he owns 43 acres of fine land, well improved ; Mary Furnas Gregg, his wife, was born in Newton Township, and is a daughter of Joseph and Patience Furnas ; her father was born in North Carolina, her mother in Warren Co., Ohio ; he died at the age of 68, she in the 67th year of her age ; they were parents of seven children, three living-Mary, Rachel and Sarah ; the deceased-Jason, Charles, Edith and Louisa ; Sarah is a very noted traveler, having visited Europe and Asia, and when last heard from was in the Sandwich Islands ; she is much of a scientist, and in medicinal research has developed much, which she imparts by instructive lectures ; she is certainly a remarkable woman, and one of Miami's illustrious daughters ; she was born in 1834, and was never married. Mrs. Gregg's marriage with Moses Miles was blessed with one child, Jos. F. ; he died in 1874, aged 57 years ; she has a birth-right in the Friends' Church, and is a zealous Christian woman.

ISAAC HALE, dealer in lumber and proprietor of saw-mill, West Milton ; was born in Maryland in 1832 ; his parents, Tilly and Mary Hale, were born in the same State his father in 1806, his mother in the year 1808 ; in 1833, they came to Miami Co., in which they have since lived ; to them six children have been born, three of whom are living-Thomas J., Sarah A. and our subject ; Mr. H. was raised on the farm, laboring for his father till his 21st year, when he began life for himself, and for eighteen years succeeding his majority followed the fortunes of the farm ; in 1871, he came to West Milton and engaged in his present business ; he has one of the best-arranged mills in the county, of large cutting capacity, giving employment to eight regular hands ; he has been twice married-first to Sarah, a daughter of Israel Kessler, in 1859; to their union four children were born-Cassius C., Emma A., Harvey H. and John H .; Mrs. H. died in 1868 ; she was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and died as she had lived, relying on the promises of her Redeemer. His second marriage was celebrated with Mary Ann Everett, in 1873, by whom he has had two children, Allie A. and Roy E. ; Mr. H. is a member of the Presbyterian Church of twenty years' standing, while his estimable wife for ten years has been an exemplary member of the Christian Church.

FREDERICK HISSONG, farmer ; P. O. Potsdam ; born in Bavaria, Germany, in the year 1832 ; is a son of Frederick and Elizabeth Hissong, who were natives of the same place. In 1854, they emigrated to America, landing in New York, their voyage occupying forty days. They came directly to Ohio and settled in Mont- gomery Co., in which they resided. His father departed this life in 1877, aged 77 years ; his mother is living, and resides in Darke Co. They were the parents of eight children, seven living, viz., Catherine, Mary, Frederick, Jacob, George, Lavina and Caroline ; Lewis, deceased.' Our subject was reared on the farm, in his native. country. In 1864, he was married to Harriet Christian, by woom he had eight child- ren, seven living, viz., Samuel, Harvey, John, Charley, Lewis, Mary E. and Eary ; George, deceased. He owns 80 acres of land, which is in a good state of cultivation and well improved. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church, with which they have been connected eleven years, and are consistent Christian people. Mrs. Hissong was born in 1841, and is a daughter of Philip Christian.

JOHN C. HENDERSON, farmer, and proprietor of a saw-mill ; P. O. Pots- dam ; born in Brown Co., Ohio, July 22, 1837 ; is a son of Jonathan and Nancy (Carroll) Henderson. His father was born in Pennsylvania, his mother in Adams Co., this State, in which they were married. They had nine children, six of whom are living, viz., Andrew, Joseph, William, Michael, John C. and Elizabeth. His father departed this life in 1865, aged 72 years. His mother is living at the age of 77 years. Mr. Henderson was brought up on the farm in Brown Co., where his boyhood days were spent, having the advantage of such schools as the country in his day afforded ; he remained with his parents until he attained his 24th year, at which time he connected with the army, serving in the capacity of Wagonmaster for twenty-three months, when he was obliged to abandon his work on account of failing health. In 1864, he was married to Elizabeth Markly, by whom he has

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had five children, three of whom are living, viz., Callie, Emma and Johnny, and two dying in infancy. Mrs. Henderson is a daughter of Adam Bobbs, and sister to Dr. Bobbs, whose sketch appears in this work. Mrs. Henderson had been pre- viously married to Joseph Markly, and to them three children were born, two of whom are living, viz., Victoria, and Joseph, William, deceased. Mr. Henderson, after his marriage, removed to Hamilton Co., in which he resided one year, then went to Darke Co., where he lived five years, and operated a saw-mill in connection with farming, and while there, served as Trustee two years. In 1877, he located in this township, on fifty-seven acres of land, which is all in a good state of culti- vation, and has excellent buildings erected thereon, all neat and tasty. He owns a steam saw-mill near his home place, also another in Twin Township, Darke Co., to both of which he gives his own supervision, manufacturing such lumber as the public needs, and in a workmanlike manner. He has also held the office of Trustee in this township for two years. He, and his estimable wife, are members of the United Brethren Church, and are every-day, energetic Christian people, taking much interest in promoting the Christian standard. His daughter, Miss Callie, is also a member of the same church.

JOHN P. HERSHEY, farmer ; P. O. Center, Montgomery Co., Ohio; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in the year 1823 ; is a son of Isaac and Anna Hershey, who were born in the same place-he in the year 1801, she in 1804; they were reared in the above county, in which they were married ; his mother died in 1849, aged 45, his father in the year 1856, aged 55 years ; they were the parents of eleven children, all living, viz., Fanny, John P., Andrew, Ephraim, Christian, George, Reuben, Eliza, Anna, Sarah and Naomi. Our subject was reared on the farm in Pennsylvania, on which he labored for his father till he was 21 years of age ; then began life for himself. In November, 1846, he was married to Elizabeth Kolp, by whom he has had nine children, eight of whom are living, viz., Mary E., Melinda, Emma, Ella, Charlotte, Sarah, Susan and Frances ; Abraham deceased, aged 2 years and 10 months. In 1849, he came to Ohio and settled on the place on which he now resides ; he owns 160 acres of land, all in a high state of cultivation and well improved ; he is another of our self-made men, having begun life with only a small capital ; he only had the advantage of a common-school education, but he is a great reader, and well posted on the current events of the day ; he has never been a political aspirant, yet he has held some of the offices of the township ; he and his wife are members of the Christian Church ; she is a daughter of David and Fanny Kolp ; Mr. Kolp was born in Pennsylvania in 1780, and died in 1844 ; Mrs. K. was born in the same place in 1792, and is still living ; they are the parents of the following children, all living, viz., Elizabeth, Samuel, Catherine, Levi, Susan, Sarah, Abraham, Matilda, Martha and Lotta. Mrs. Kolp is a daughter of Christian and Mary (Buckholder) Lieb; they were born in Pennsylvania, in which they died at the age of 75 years ; they were the parents of six children, viz., Fanny, Mary, Betsy, Kate, Nancy and Christian.

W. J. HOOVER, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; is a descendant of one of the first and prominent settlers in this locality ; he was born near where he now lives in 1835, and is a son of Noah and Michal Hoover; they were born in North Caro- lina, and removed with their parents to Ohio in the spring of 1801. Noah was married to Michal Yount, by whom he had eight children, four are living, viz., Enos, Fred, Deborah and our subject ; the deceased are Absalom, May, Celia and Mahala ; his father made his home here through all his life, and died Aug. 8, 1866, aged 71 years 1 month and 15 days ; his mother died June 15, 1863, aged 68 years 4 months and 7 days. Our subject was reared on the farm, on which he labored till he attained his majority, at which time he began life for himself; he obtained his education in the district school, fitting himself to well perform the business duties of life. In 1860, he was married to Caroline Fouts, by whom he has had three children, viz., Ada, Ellis and Bertha ; she is a daughter of John Fouts; he owns 119 acres of land, which is all in a good state of cultivation and well improved ; in the fall of 1878, he erected a splendid new mill, which, for man-

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ner of construction and working facilities, is without a rival on the Stillwater; it is furnished with the best and latest improved machinery ; the working capacity of the mill is good-a never-failing power, derived from nine springs, the water from which is concentrated and brought to bear on a twenty-six-feet overshot wheel, which gives motion to three sets of buhrs, besides a pony bar, which is used for grinding middlings ; their work is all done on scientific principles, the grinding and bolting being done repeatedly, producing a fine and excellent quality of flour ; the mill is in charge of A. W. Weimer, who is a gentleman well educated in his business, thoroughly understanding every department of the delicate work, know- ing how to make a double-extra brand of flour and give satisfaction to their many customers; their popular mill, in connection with their superior knowledge of the business, commands for them a full share of patronage from an appreciative public, their products being always in demand; we will venture to assert that this is the best mill between Covington and Dayton, and, as such enterprises are worthy of more than a passing notice, we heartily commend the above gentlemen to the public.

F. M. HORINE, shoemaker, West Milton ; born in Delaware Co., Ind., in 1842 ; is a son of Jefferson and Mary Horine, who were natives of Kentucky, and moved to Indiana when it was a howling wilderness. They remained some years in this county and then went to Howard Co., where they remained till they removed to Grant Co., and soon after returned to Howard, where they lived till their decease. His father was a physician, and practiced medicine in these counties for more than forty years ; he died at the age of 69 years, his wife at the age of 71 years ; they were the parents of thirteen children, all living, viz., James H., John A., Ellen B., George M., Harrison D., Thomas J., Samuel M., Nancy A., Nelson B., Francis M., Elizabeth, Cornelius S. and Wright S. Our subject was reared on the farm, and at the age of 19, enlisted in Co. F, 34th Ind. V. I. in 1861. They remained in Camp Jeffersonville for five months, then were changed to several points in Kentucky, and were finally ordered to re-enforce the army in the vicinity of Ft. Donelson. After being on board a vessel for some time, the order was countermanded, and they were sent to Missouri. They were engaged in some fourteen of the hard- fought battles for the Union, of which we mention those that are recorded on the flag of the regiment : Riddle's Point (in Missouri), Grand Gulf (in Louisiana), Ft. Gibson, Champion Hill, Bolton Station, Black River Ridge, the full siege of Vicksburg, after which they were sent to Mississippi, and were in the last fight at Jackson, then were sent back to Vicksburg, and from there were sent to New Orleans, where they remained some time. They went to Brazier's Point, and soon after had a brush with the rebels at Opelousas, La., drove them out of town and captured their breakfast. From here they were sent to New Iberia, where the regi- ment veteraned, and soon after was sent home on thirty days' furlough ; afterward reported at New Orleans, and was sent across the gulf to Briar's Island, where they wintered in 1865 ; thence to Brownsville, Texas, where they remained till February, 1866, when they were mustered out. He returned to Indianapolis, Ind., and received his discharge Feb. 22, 1866. He labored on the farm for a year or so, and in that time made a trip to Wisconsin ; on his return, in the fall of 1867, he began his trade in West Liberty, Ind., where he remained for awhile, and on account of failing health took a trip to Kansas, returning the same year and resumed his trade., He came to Ohio in the fall of1870, and was married to Rachel McDonald Jan. 8, 1871.

ENOCH HOFFMAN, deceased. The subject of this memoir was born in Perry Co., Penn., Sept. 9, 1809, and was a son of Philip and Anna M. Hoffman, natives of the above State, where Philip died, after which his wife came to Ohio, where her remaining days were passed. They were parents of ten children, four living. Our subject was reared on the farm, and, when old enough, served an apprenticeship in tanning, which business he followed for forty-three years, and to within a few years of his death, which occurred Aug. 23, 1873. Feb. 21, 1833, he was married to Catherine Gilbert, by whom he had five children, three living- Salome, Minerva and Sarah C .; the deceased, Jacob G. and Mary E. They removed

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to Ohio in 1837, and to West Milton in 1839, which has since been their home. Mr. Hoffman has been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty- seven years ; he was a leading member and a consistent Christian gentleman. Mrs. Hoffman is a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Gilbert, who were born in Penn- sylvania, in which they lived and died, he at the age of 82, she when in the 41st year of her age. They were the parents of six children, four living. Mrs. Hoffman has been an active worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years, and sus- tains a Christian character above reproach ; she was born Aug. 30, 1812.

THOMAS JAY, farmer and minister, West Milton ; born in Monroe Town- ship, this county, on the 22d day of the 11th month, 1813; is a son of Walter D. and Mary (Macey) Jay. His father was born in South Carolina, 15th of 7th month, 1786; and his grandfather, John Jay, was probably born in the same State, in the year 1752, he died the 23d of 4th month, 1829. Walter D. Jay was married to Mary Macey, in Ohio, in 1809 or 1810. Grandfather John Jay first settled in Warren Co., in which he lived for a short time, then came to Miami Co. and settled in what is now Monroe Township, in 1804. Walter D., after his marriage, settled on 100 acres of land, which they improved, cleared up and made their home for fourteen or fifteen years, after which they moved to an adjoining farm on the west, where they resided till 1866 or 1867, then removed to the residence of their son-in- law, Samuel Jones, with whom they resided till their decease. Walter Jay was quite an extensive farmer, and was among the larger landholders of the township. Thomas remained with his father on the farm until he was 25 years of age. On the 22d of 4th month, 1840, he was married to Sarah Yount, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Yount ; they were from North Carolina, and were among the early pioneers of Montgomery Co .; they were the parents of seven children, six of whom are living, viz., John, Rebecca, Davis, Enos, Andrew and Sarah ; Jesse, deceased. Mr. B. was born the 4th of 9th month, 1793 ; his wife, Elizabeth Hoover, was born on the same day, the same month, and in the same year ; he died in 1863, his wife in 1871. Before his marriage, Thomas was engaged in milling, which he followed till 1849, the time of coming on the place where he now resides ; 111 acres was the size of the farm at the time, but he has added by purchase till he now owns 140 acres of fine land, which is all in a state of good cultivation. He and his wife were reared in the Friends' Church, and he has labored in the ministry for twenty- four years. She was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, the 15th of 4th month, 1819. In an early day, Walter D. forbade the use of intoxicants on his premises ; his log- rollings and house-raisings were ever after accomplished without its use. Of six sons none ever used liquors, tobacco or indulged in profane language.

DANIEL JENKS, farmer ; P. O. Laura; was born in Rhode Island March 24, 1820 ; he is a son of George and Alpha Jenks, who were born in the same State, where they were also married ; in 1831, they came to Ohio and settled in this township ; Mr. J., Sr., returned to his native State, in which he died at an ad- vanced age; his mother departed her life in this township when upward of 70 years of age; they were the parents of four children, two of whom are living- Reuben and our subject ; the deceased are Wilson and Labin. Daniel was reared on the farm, and, although he was only 11 years of age at the time his father came to Ohio, he had plenty to do in assisting his father to clear the farm ; at the age of 17, he began life for himself; he followed boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers for several seasons, his route being between Cincinnati and New Orleans ; after he abandoned the river he returned to the farm, on which he remained till 1850, when he made a trip to California, via the Isthmus ; in 1852, he returned and again engaged on the farm, where he has been occupied since ; he owns 164 acres of land, which is situated in the extreme northwest of the township; his land is all in a good state of cultivation, his buildings being second to none. In 1852, he was married to Louisa Cavender, by whom he has had eight children, five of whom are living-Emily, Ellen, Sumner, Labin and Julia ; the deceased are Orville, Clara and one in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Jenks are members of the Christian Church, which they have been connected with for five years. His brother, Wilson, was a

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DAVID JONES, farmer and miscellaneous laborer ; P. O. West Milton. The task of writing an autobiography is one from which I almost shrink, thinking that it would not much interest the general reader, and that, being different from a diary or journal, it seems to savor of egotism. I was satisfied with the authorship of my township's history ; but the kindness and courteous request of the authors of our county history induces me to write a brief biography of myself. I know, however, that it will be materially different from that of any other, because I know of none other who has so closely combined physical and scholastic labor as I have done. I was born on the 4th day of October, 1815. An unbroken wilderness, tenanted by its wild inhabitants, such as deer, wolves, wild turkeys, etc., then, and for many years after, remained in the west, enabling me to contrast the wild domains of nature with the beautiful scenes of civilized life. I was the only son, the fifth and last child of my mother, whose life was taken by a stroke of lightning before I was 2 years old. I have no recollection of her, and have often thought I would walk to the seaside most willingly, if, by so doing, I could have her image painted upon the tablet of my memory. A step-mother succeeded her, whose memory I honor ; but no one can occupy, in the heart, the place of mother. As soon as old enough, I was sent to subscription schools, at West Branch, where I learned to read at an early age. I possessed an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge, and read and studied every useful book I could get. I read " Robinson Crusoe" and the " Pilgrim's Progress " when 8 or 9 years old, and was much delighted with them. Being the oldest son and possessed of excellent health, with much physical vigor, I was able to bear the mantle of hard labor that descended upon my shoulders in my 10th year. My father's constitution being nearly wrecked by incessant and excessive labor, I took the plow from his hands, and allowed him to follow his trade of chair-making with more regularity. Having access to an excellent library, I read the works of great authors, such as Homer, Virgil, Milton, Pope, Thomson, Young, Cowper and other poets. I also read the works of that intellectual giant, Dr. Johnson, with great interest ; Goldsmith's " History of the Earth and Animated Nature" delighted me. The " Spectator " I considered of great value, particularly Addison's writings. These books, with many others not named, I had read in part, and with thoroughness, before reaching 15 years of age. From my 10th year to the close of my minority, I used the ax and maul, or beetle, in clearing, and the plow in cultivating the soil. My mornings, noons, nights and Sundays I mainly devoted to mental improvement. Even when following the plow I would hold converse with eminent men (long since dead), through the medium of their writings. I found delight in felling gigantic trees and all athletic feats, knowing how much they developed physical manhood. Excellent health, at my present period of life, is the fruit of my activity, regularity and temperance during the last half-century. As remarked, I continued and still combine literature with labor, and find as much enjoyment from newly acquired knowledge as I did in my earlier life. After reaching my majority, I engaged a portion of my time in the teaching of common schools. Being desirous to travel, I have taken several trips to the South and East, exploring Mammoth Cave and ascending Table Rock, on Table Mountain. My limits forbid a description of either of those great wonders of nature. I have seen Niagara, and heard its terrific thunders. During the political campaign of 1840, I was engaged in teaching at the mission school in Kansas Territory, the children of the Indians, who, ten years before, had lived in the northern part of Miami Co. In the year of 1843, I was married to Eunice, the daughter of Davis W. Thayer, a citizen of this township. Of eleven children, eight are yet living, viz., five sons and three daughters. Having brought them up to habits of industry, economy and temperance, I indulge the pleasing hope of seeing them all filling their places as worthy members of society. Possessing a birthright of membership in the Society of Friends, I yet recognize good Christians among all the denominations around me. I consider sacred literature the highest of human studies, and to

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The History of Miami County, Ohio, Part 121

Author: W. H. Beers & Co. Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1051

Author: W. H. Beers & Co.
Publication date: 1880
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1051