The History of Miami County, Ohio, Part 128

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

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her mother was born here, and was a daughter of Fred Yount, who will receive a mention in this work ; they were parents of fi ... . hildren, two of whom are living. viz., Aaron and Mrs. V .; the deceased are Milly. John C.a.at one in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Vore are exemplary members of the Christian Church, with which they have been connected for a number of years. He has been Trustee and School Director in the township for a number of years. On his home place is located a limekiln, in which is burned a good quality of lime.

JACOB WELBAUM, farmer ; P. O. Potsdam ; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., in the year 1809, and is a son of Charles and Elizabeth Welbaum, who were born in the same State ; their parents, however. were born in Germany. His father and mother came to Ohio in 1813, and settled on land near Salem, Montgomery Co., on which they lived till their decease. His father died in 1847, aged 59 years 8 months and 27 days. His mother departed this life in 1849, aged 61 years + months and 16 days. They were parents of ten children, eight of whom are living, viz., David, Mary, Elizabeth, Catherine, Christian, Michael, Benjamin and Jacob ; the deceased are Susanna and Rebecca. Our subject was reared on the farm, and, being only 4 years old at the time his parents came to this State, he has seen his full share of hard work, informing us he has helped to clear up three different farms. He remained with his parents till he was 21 years of age, at which time he began life for himself. In 1832, he was married to Mary Miller by whom he had five children, two of whom are living, viz., Charles and Sarah ; the deceased are Joseph, Michael and David. Mrs. W. died in 1839, aged 31 years and 20 days. His second marriage was with Elizabeth Cron in 1842, by whom he had two chil- dren, viz., Rachel A. and Mary A .; the former deceased. Mrs. W. died in 1844, aged 31 years. His third marriage was celebrated with Elizabeth Ruble in 1846; to them eight children were born, six of whom are living, viz., Alonzo, Ann, Eliza- beth, Catherine, Lewis and Lydia B .; the deceased are Henry and Elizabeth. Mrs. W. departed this life in 1855, aged 44 years 2 months and 12 days. His last mar- riage was celebrated with Susanna Rudisill in 1858, by whom he had six children, five of whom are living, viz., Martha, Jacob, Laura, Susanna and Benjamin ; Levi deceased. He has fourteen living children ; those who are doing for themselves are settled in life and doing well. In 1833, he settled on the place on which he now resides, and, at the time, his land was all in the woods, but years of incessant toil have brought it to a high state of cultivation. He owns 137 acres at the pres- ent time, 80 acres only at the time of settlement. He has held the office of Super- visor and School Director, the latter for a period of fifteen years. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church, and are exemplary Christian people, his deceased wives were also members of the same church, and died relying fully upon the promises of their Redeemer.

BENJAMIN WEYBRIGHT, farmer ; P. O West Milton ; was born in 1830, in Montgomery Co., Ohio, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Fetters) Weybright, who were born in Pennsylvania; they removed with their parents to the above county about 1805, in which they were married and lived till their death ; his father died Nov. 11, 1865, aged 76 years 5 months and 18 days ; his mother departed this life Sept. 15, 1879, aged about 82 years ; they were the parents of nine children, seven of whom are living, viz., John, Samuel, Joseph, Jacob, Benjamin, Sarah (now Mrs. Puter- baugh), and Elizabeth (now Mrs. Wenger). Our subject was raised on the farm, where in early life he learned the use of agricultural implements ; he is naturally inclined to mechanical pursuits, having considerable talent-nature's gift-which enables him to construct almost anything he desires. Jan. 2, 1852, he was married to Lydia Stoltz, by whom he has had five children, viz., Elizabeth (now Mrs. Baker), John. Jacob, Sarah and David. His land, 87 acres, is in a high state of cultivation and well improved; he also owns 80 acres in Darke Co., which is improved land. He and his estimable wife have been members of the German Baptist Church for many years ; both take an active part in religious matters, and a pleasure in pro- moting the happiness and comfort of all with whom they come in contact. Their daughter, Mrs. Baker, is also a member of the same church. David has been one

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of the teachers in the schools of the county, and is well qualified to discharge the duties pertaining to the profession.

DAVIS WHEELOCK, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; was born on Sec. 23 in this township June 16, 1838, and is a son of Lyman and Mary Wheelock, who were among the early pioncers of this county ; his father was a native of Massa- chusetts ; his mother is from North Carolina ; his early days were spent in the usual way incident to youth, and he labored on the home farm till his 26th year. His marriage with Adelba Morse was celebrated Oct. 8, 1863 ; she is a daughter of Henry and Catherine Morse, and was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, March 26, 1843 ; he remained two years on the old home farm after his marriage, and then removed to near Laura, where he owned 95 acres of land; on this he remained about six years, after which he sold out and came to the place where he now re- sides ; he owns 118} acres of excellent land, which is well kept and improved, evi- dencing the enterprising spirit of its owner ; he only had the privilege of attending the common district school, in which he fitted himself to perform and discharge all the duties pertaining to business transactions ; he was a member of Co. D, 14Sth O. V. I., 100-day men, whose time of service was consumed in doing duty on the Potomac, in the vicinity of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Wheelock are the

parents of six children, all living, viz., Harry. Linnie, Ellis, Lutie, Altic and Ethel.

ALEXANDER WIESER, blacksmith, Potsdam. The subject of this memoir was born in Bavaria, Germany, in the year 1834 ; his parents, Mathias and Anna Wieser, were born in the same place, and emigrated to America in 1836, landing in New York. They located in Philadelphia, Penn., in which place they remained until 1840, then removed to New York State, from there to Illinois, thence to Missouri, where he entered the army, and soon after died in Benton Barracks, St. Louis, aged 52 years. His mother died in Camden Point, Mo., in 1860, aged 55 years ; they were parents of six children, four of whom are living, viz., Frederick, Mary. Valentine and our subject. Ile learned his trade in Springfield, Ill .. and St. Louis. Mo., and followed it in the State of New York. In 1861, he located in Georgetown, and since has been successfully occupied at his trade. He was a sailor for two years, visiting many foreign parts. In 1858, he was married to Mary E. Shaffer, by whom he has had ten children, three of whom are living, viz., Jolin A., George W. and Mary ; the rest all died in infancy. He owns a fine farm of 40 acres in Munroe Township, Darke Co., which is in cultivation and well improved. He also owns a residence, shop and 3 acres of ground in the village. His wife is a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, and an exemplary Christian woman.

GEORGE WRIGHT, farmer ; P. O. Potsdam; is another of the old and per- manent settlers of this township ; he was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., in the year 1810, and is a son of Robert and Elizabeth Wright ; his father was born in Ire- land, his mother in England; they emigrated to America and settled in Pennsyl- vania, in which State they were married ; in 1830, they removed to and settled in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in which they lived until death; while passing from the barn to the house, he was struck by a passing train and instantly killed, aged 75 years; she died when at the advanced age of 89 years ; they were parents of seven children, four of whom are living, viz., George, Robert, Alexander and Catherine; the deceased are John, Mary and James. Our subject was reared on the farm, ou which he labored till he was 18 years of age; he then began learning the fulling and carding business, which he followed in Montgomery Co. for eight years ; then came to this county in 1836 and entered 80 acres of land, on which he now resides ; he has a beautiful farm, which contains 192 acres, well cultivated and improved; In 1831, he was married to Barbara Smith, born in Montgomery Co. in 1809, by whom he has had ten children, seven of whom are living, viz., John S., Jacob, Al- exander, Robert, Abraham, Henry and Sylvester; the deceased are William. David and Elhannan ; David was a member of Co. B. 8th O. V. C., and was wounded in the battle of Martinsburg. Va .. Sept. 1, 1864 ; he lay on the field till the following day, being cared for by the citizens ; mortification setting in, he died on the 3d

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day of September, 1864, and his remains are at rest in the National Cemetery in Virginia. Mr. Wright has filled the offices of Trustce and School Director for years ; he and his amiable wife have been exemplary members of the Brethren in Christ Church for a period of forty years, laboring long and faithfully in their Master's calling; the majority of his children are members of the same church. which is a source of gratification to their aged parents.

ROBERT WRIGHT, farmer ; P. O. Potsdam ; was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., in the year 1812, and is a son of Robert and Elizabeth Wright. His father was born in Ireland, and, with his mother, emigrated to America, and settled in Penn- sylvania ; his mother was born in Philadelphia ; they were married in the above county, in which she was reared, having been left an orphan; they emigrated to Montgomery Co., Ohio, where they lived till death, which occurred at advanced ages. he being killed by the cars. They were parents of eight children of whom four are living, viz., Alexander, Robert, George and Catherine ; the deceased are John, Mary. James and one in infancy. Mr. Wright was reared on the farm, on which he labored for his father till his 20th year. In 1832, he was married to Eliza Craw- ford, by whom he had six children, three of whom are living, viz., George W .. John and Susan. George is a minister in the Brethren in Christ Church, in which he has labored for seven years. Mrs. Wright died in 1844, aged 36 years. His sec- ond marriage was celebrated with Christena Wright in 1847, by whom he has had six children, all living, viz., Andrew T., Joseph, Samuel, Harvey, Sarah A. and Nora B. Mrs. Wright is a daughter of James Wright, who was born in Ireland. and emigrated to America, settling in Northern Ohio, both deceased. They were parents of nine children, viz., Mary, Joseph, Robert, Christena, George, Susan. Leah, Anna and Henry. His first wife was an orphan, and of her parents noth- ing is known ; she was born in Pennsylvania, and had one brother, John, and three sisters, viz., Barbara, Jane and Mollie. Soon after his first marriage, Mr. Wright settled on land in this township, which was all in the woods, and, after clearing it up, sold to his brother George and purchased 178 acres adjoining his first pur- chase ; this land was partly improved, being the first place opened in this locality ; he has made his home on this farm. He began life with no capital, but, by dint of hard labor, succeeded in making a good home, which is the reward of the indus- trious. He and his wife are members of the Brethren in Christ Church, with which they have been connected six years. He has been Trustee of the township seven years, and a member of the Board of Education for twenty-one years.

JOHN S. WRIGHT, farmer ; P. O. Potsdam ; was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1831, and is a son of the well and favorably known George Wright, whose sketch appears on the pages of this township history. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm, with whom he remained and labored till his 23d year. Nov. 27, 1853, he was married to Susanna Hatfield, by whom he has had ten chil- dren, six of whom are living, viz., Lydia, Warren, Elmer, Sophronia, Owen and Noah ; the deceased are Jerome, Allen and two in infancy. Mrs. Wright is & daughter of Henry and Catherine Hatfield, who were old residents of this county ; he died at the age of 73 years 4 months and 24 days; her mother had resided with our subject for sixteen years and twenty-five days, dying at the age of 91 years, and was buried on her birthday, being two days short of the above age. He owns 77 acres of land, which is in a high state of cultivation. In 1854, he became a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, of which he was an exem- plary brother, and in 1874 became a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Wright has also been a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, but is now a member of the Christian Church ; both are exemplary Christians. He is no polit- ical aspirant, but has held the offices of Supervisor and School Director, the latter for a period of nine years.

GEORGE YOUNCE, farmer ; P. O. West Milton ; was born in Ashe Co., N. C., in 1824, and is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Younce, who were born in the same State, in which they were married and lived till their removal here in 1842, and afterward removed to Indiana, where they now reside. They were the parents of

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six children, five of whom are living, viz., George, Sarah, Solomon, John and Char- ity ; Catherine, deceased. Our subject's early boyhood days were spent on the farm in North Carolina ; after his arrival here he learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed about twenty years, then abandoned the work, so far as working for the public was concerned. In 1846, he was married to Lavina Knife, by whom he has had nine children, four of whom are living, viz., David, Caroline, Samuel and Lem- uel ; the deceased are William Il., Joseph and Oliver, Warren and Webster (twins); William H. and Oliver died only a day apart, the former on the 9th and Oliver on the 10th of July, 1868 ; the twins, Warren and Webster, died from diphtheria. After his marriage he lived in Monroe Township for nine years, worked at his trade, and farmed some, after which he purchased 83 acres of land, on which he now resides. His land is all in a good state of cultivation and well improved. He is one of our self-made men, having begun life without a dollar, and, after the marriage cere- mony was performed, he was the possessor of half a dime. Hard work and good management have placed him in possession of a good home. IIe is no political aspirant, but has held the office of School Director and Supervisor, also been a member of the Board of Education. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church of twenty years' standing, and are every-day Christians, taking a great interest in the welfare of their church and the cause and development of the Christian religion. The pioneer Preacher, Philip Younce, was a great-uncle to our subject, and preached among the very first in the Stillwater Valley. His children, with the exception of one, are members of the same church, which affords their parents much satisfaction. His parents are members of the Disciples' Church.

ELAM YOUNT, farmer ; P. O. West Milton; is another of the prominent and carly settlers of this township ; he was born in the place where he now resides in 1813 and is a son of Frederick and Mary Yount ; Frederick was born in North Carolina, where he celebrated his marriage with Miss Mary Mast; he was a farmer by occupation, and, when the favorable reports of the great Northwest Territory reached the cars of the Southern farmers, he was one of the first to forsake the comforts of his native State and brave the perils incident to frontier life ; he located first on the banks of the famous Ohio, in what was then the Northwest Territory, in 1798; here he remained till the spring of 1803, soon after the admission of the State into the Union, when his restless spirit again took up its journey northwestward ; hc settled finally on the very spot where the residence of our subject now stands- then on the extreme confines of civilization. We might consume hours in writing interesting incidents of this veteran of civilization, but much will be embodied in the general history of this township. Here in this place he spent the remainder of his days, his death occurring March 4, 1864, at the advanced age of 85 years and 11 months; his devoted wife preceded him to her final resting-place Oct. 8, 1859. Elam's boyhood days were spent on a farm, and were not unlike those of other pioneer farmer boys ; he assisted in the duties of the farm till he reached years of maturity, when he began life for himself. His marriage with Miss Mary Kyle was celebrated Oct. 10, 1844 ; she is also a native of this county ; her parents were natives of Kentucky, and settled in this county in the beginning of the present century, and were the first settlers ; Mr. Kyle's death occurred when in his 51st year ; his wife survived him till her 74th year ; Mr. and Mrs. Yount were the parents of nine children, viz., Sarah A., Samuel K., Laura M., Frederick (deceased), William, James B. (deceased), John F., Mary B., and one who died in infancy.

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MARY CALDWELL, deceased ; daughter of Mathew Caldwell, Esq., who came from the State of Kentucky in . 1806, and entered out of the land office a large tract of land upon which all that part of the city of Piqua is now situated west of and adjoining Wayne street. His family was composed of his wife Mary Pinkerton, sons Mathew, David, James and Samuel, and his daughters Mary (the subject of this sketch) and Sarah (who intermarried with Henry Kitchen, Esq., whose biography has been given). Mary married Stephen Johnston, in September, 1810, while he was chief clerk in the public store at Fort Wayne, Ind., and remained there until in August, 1812, when the Indians became insolent, and their alliance with the British in the war then declared was evident. She was sent into the settle- ment where her mother resided upon the farm, the old homestead, now occupied by James Hamilton, Esq., adjoining the city. About the time of her departure from Fort Wayne, the massacre of Chicago took place. Her husband remained at Fort Wayne until August 28, when, in attempting to go out of the fort with two other men, as messengers to meet Gen. Harrison, who was marching to the relief of Fort Wayne, he was killed by the Indians. She was the mother of three children ; Eliza, who intermarried with Stephen Winans, and emigrated to California and died there ; Stephen Johnston, Esq., who is still living in Piqua ; Mary Matilda, daughter of Daniel M. Mitchell, who was married to her about ten years after the loss of her first husband. Her life was one of adventure. Born at Brian's Station in Kentucky, in 1788, during the days that gave the State the name of the " dark and bloody ground," when the Indians were frequently making raids, stealing horses and murdering the settlers, and being personally acquainted with Daniel Boone, then removing to Ohio in 1806, and then to Fort Wayne after her marriage, there to meet the red man of the forest, and seeing the noted Chief Tecumseh often at Fort Wayne, and finally to be compelled in the last of her days to witnesr the organization of military forces to suppress the rebellion of 1861-in August of that years he was called away to final rest. By the old settlers of Piqua, her life and example were highly appreciated, as a woman of extraordinary stability of mind, sound judgment, and highly respected for her broad charity and Christian virtues.

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BUSINESS REFERENCES.

CONCORD TOWNSHIP. TROY. Allen, H. W., Banker, Miller and Grain Dealer.

Barnett, Chas. C., Auditor. Beedle & Kelly, Manufacturers of Champion Corn Planter and Troy Champion Plow.

Binkiey, C. A., Special Agent of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Philadelphia, Incorporated 1847.

Bower, J., Physician and Surgeon. Brown, J., & Sons, Manufacturers of Iron Monitor Wind Engines ; Pumps, Piping and Tanks a specialty.

Clyde, Geo. C., Clerk Probate Court. Coate & Caw, Dry Goods, 100 E. Main street.

Coleman, Horace, Physician. Collins, S. A., Clothier. Conklin, John H., City and Town- ship Clerk.

Culbertson, C. H., Attorney at Law. Defrees, J. W., Editor Miami Union. Defrees, L. L., Editor.

Deweese, John B., Engineer. Dye, W. H. H., Proprietor of Oil Mill.

Earnhart, M. B., Attorney at Law. Evans & Rogers, Dealers in Gro- ceries and Provisions, 309 S. Market street.

W. A. Evans. J. C. Rogers. Galbraith, E. P., Hotel.

Gale, Harrison, Restaurant and Saloon. All kinds of game in the sea- son, a choice supply of liquors always to be found at the bar. Main street.

Gideon, D. C., Physician. Grosvenor, C. F., Attorney at Law. Harr, C. J., Dealer in Groceries, Queensware, etc., etc. Hays, M. W., Physician. Hayner, Lewis, Dealer in Liquors, etc., etc.

James, M. B., Photographer. Exe- cutes work in India Ink, Water Colors and Oil. Remember, life is uncertain. " Secure a Semblance of a Shadow ere the Substance fades." Copying and En- larging a specialty. Rooms, Kessler's Block, Southeast Corner of Square.

Kaga, A., Editor Imperial.

Kauffman & Ellis, Merchant Tail- ors and Clothiers, Dealers in Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks‹ etc., 109 S. Main street.

M. C. Kauffman. Franklin Ellis.

Keifer, Geo., Physician and Surgeon. Kelley, John, Foundry and Machin. ist.

Kelly, E., Books, Music, etc., etc.

Kerr, J. M., Attorney at Law, Notary Public; office three doors east of Probate

Court Room. Kessler, Chas., Saloon. Knoop, J. M., Horse Dealer.

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Leidigh, C., At Crozier's Carriage Works, Spring-wagons, Buggies and Carriages made and repaired.

Liedel, Wm., Barber.

Long, M. H., Dealer in new and fresh Groceries, Sugars, Coffees, Cigars and Tobacco, and everything found in a first-class Grocery, which will be sold at the lowest living Prices. I invite my friends and public generally, to give me a call.

Long, John A., Butcher. McCampbell, J. M., Hotel. Manfordkin, J., Attorney at Law.

Mayer, John G., Dealer in Wines and Liquors, Bottler of Beer and Charger of Soda Fountains, etc., etc., corner Market and Ross streets.

Meeks, Isaac S., Physician and Sur- geon.

Miller, Fred, Manufacturer of Har- ness and Saddles.

Miller, Wm., Dealer in Groceries and Pure Wines and Liquors.

Northcutt, W. H., County Commis- sioner.

Orbison, James T., Carriage Manu- facturer and Blacksmith.

Paul, Anna B., Mrs. Proprietress of Galt House, opposite Court House.

Pearson, W. L., Dealer in Groceries and Produce.

Pearson, Geo. H., Proprietor of Liv- ery, Feed and Sale Stable.

Pearson, Apiarist, Sec. 27.

Reed, Josiah, Physician and Surgeon. Sabin, C. R., Dentist, Parlors over Miami County Bank.

Sharp, R. Y., Manufacturer of Car- riages, etc., etc.

Sheafer, E., Dealer in Agricultural Implements.

Shilling, Jesse, Engineer.

Singer, L. F., Proprietor of Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.

Sinks, D. W., County Treasurer.

Steil & Ziegenfelder, Dealers in General Merchandise.

Sterrett, F. M., Postmaster.

Thomas, Walter S., Attorney at Law. All Business Pertaining to the Pro- fession will be satisfactorily attended to. Thomas, L. A., Florist and Propri- etor of Green-house.

Thomson, Joel T., Undertaker. Watson, J. P., Minister. Weddle, W. H., Lumber Dealer. Weiland & Lawton, Furniture Dealers. Williams, H. H., Judge, Court of Common Pleas.

Williams, E. S., Attorney at Law. Winans, A. R., Carriage Manufact- urer.

Wright, C. D., Attorney at Law.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. PIQUA.

Abley, Amos, Manufacturer and Dealer in Boots and Shoes, High street. Bennett, C. W., Teacher.

Brooks, H., Livery, corner Water and Wayne streets.

Brotherton, P., Grocer, Park avenue. Brown, John M., Proprietor of Can- al street Tannery, and Dealer in Hides.

Buchanan, W. W. V. & A. C., Attorneys at Law, Opera House Build- ing.

Clarke, Harvey, Straw, Board and Paper Company.

Cron, L. C., W. L., & Co., Whole- sale and Retail Dealers and Manufac- turers of Furniture. Undertaking promptly attended to. Ofice, 144 Main street, Factory in Huntersville, op- posite Piqua.

L. C. Cron. W. L. Cron. John Schneyer.

Croner, W. F., Proprietor of Bus Line.

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Crozier, Wm. R., & Son, Carriage Manufacturers.

Daniels, John W., Manufacturer. Deetmer, Geo., Mayor. Dorsey, G. Volney, Physician. Eldredge, John, Veterinary Surgeon. Ernest, H. F., Electric Blasting Oper- ator.

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The History of Miami County, Ohio, Part 128

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