The History of Warren County, Ohio, Part 117

Author: W. H. Beers & Co.
Publication date: 1882
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Number of Pages: 1081

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JOHN ERTEL, farmer, P. O., Maineville, was born on the place where he now resides, in 1827, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Eyer) Ertel. John Sr. was born in this township, near Loveland, and was a son of Daniel and Cath- erine (Myers) Ertel, who were among the early pioneers in this county. John Ertel, Sr., made a permanent home here and was a successful farmer and a re- spected citizen. He died in 1857 at the age of 51 years. She died in 1839, just eighteen years, to the day, before him. They were parents of six children, Henry,

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Catherine, John, Jacob, Wintell and Mary. By his second wife, Sarah Daugh- man, he had four children, Sophia, Lydia, William and Valentine. His second wife is yet living. Our subject, in his younger days, learned the smithing trade, working as an apprentice two years. He resided in Clermont Co., O., seven years, and during this time, in 1850, was married to Rhoda E. Dudley, by whom he had seven children,-Frances M., Cyrus T., Watson T., Ira C., Clarence D., Luella M. and Anna B. Mrs. E. died June 22, 1876, aged 46 years. His second mar- riage was celebrated with Sarah M. Taylor, of Clinton Co., O., in 1879. In 1854 he settled on the old home farm, 1043 acres. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1843, and is an exemplary man of high Chris- tian virtues.

HENRY FORD, deceased, was born in Hamilton Township, May 21, 1817, and was a son of Henry and Susan Ford, who were born in Delaware. His early ed- ucation was received in the traditional log school house. Jan. 14, 1841, he was married. Mrs. Ford born near Lexington, Ky., in the year 1789. After his marriage he located on a farm left him by his father. To them were born eight children, two of whom are living, viz: Samuel H. and Eliza C. The deceased are: Mary J. and Margaret S. The others died in infancy. He lived on the home place eleven years; then removed to a farm south of Maineville, and finally to the home occupied at this time by his widow. During his business career he was largely en- gaged in dealing in stock, and was one of the best farmers in the township. He was a large, portly man, and when in health weighed 350 pounds. He was a consistent and exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The last five years of his life were years of continual suffering, but he managed his business up to within a few days of his death, and was ready for the fell destroyer when he came, and calmly fell into that sleep which knows no waking Aug. 19, 1881. The father of Mrs. F. was married to Jane Pollock, who died at the age of 23 years. They were parents of three children-all deceased. His second marriage was celebrated with Margaret Liggett, Jan. 19, 1813, and to them were born nine children, and Mrs. F. is the only surviving one. He engaged in farming in which he continued in until his death. He and his estimable wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, to which they belonged for a term of years.

RICHARD FORD, farmer, P. O., Morrow. Richard Ford, the subject of our sketch, was born in Hamilton Township, Warren Co., O., on Oct. 28, 1812. He was the son of Henry and Susan Ford, who were among Warren Co.'s first settlers. Richard was reared on a farm, and received his education in a district school. He was married Jan. 7, 1834, to Cynthia L. Ludium. To them have been born three children, viz: Margaret L., Smith M. and Rebecca E. He has been successful in business, and is at present the owner of 100 acres of tillable land. Smith M., Mr. Ford's only son, was reared on a farm till he arrived at the age of 19, at which age he attended the Maineville Academy, from whence he went to Delaware Uni- versity at the age of 16, and graduated with honors in his 20th year. He was a teacher in the Female Academy of Xenia in 1866. He is a talented speaker, and very successful in business matters.

SAMUEL D. FORD, farmer, P. O., Morrow, was born in Hamilton Co., O. in 1823, and is a son of Elijah and Jerusha (Kibbey) Ford. He (Elijah) was born in Delaware, Aug. 6, 1782, and was a son of Richard Ford, who, with two brothers, emigrated from England to America about the year 1774 or 1775, and settled either in Virginia or Maryland. All went into the war on the American side and fought throughout that lengthy struggle. Richard was married to Mary Gills, who bore him five children viz: Henry, born Nov. 15, 1780; Elijah, (date above); Jonathan, born June 12, 1784; Amelia, born June 10, 1786; Joseph, born March 29, 1797. Mary, wife of Richard, died Jan. 8, 1808. In 1809, he started for Ohio and on the road was accidentally killed by being run over by his loaded wagon. The family came on and settled in this township, where all lived and died, except Joseph, who died in Putnam Co., O. Elijah was married to Jerusha

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Kibby, Aug. 8, 1811. Twelve children were born to them, viz: Phoebe, born Aug. 13, 1813, married John Foreman; Richard, born April 2, 1815, married Elizabeth McFerren; Julia, born Feb. 24, 1817, married William Penquite; Jemima, born March 16, 1818, married James McFerren; Ephriam, born Dec. 1, 1820, married Sophia Cline; Sarah A., born May 13, 1821; Samuel D., born May 31, 1823, married Margaret E. Wells, Sept. 1, 1850; Harriet P., born Oct. 11, 1824; Claudius W., born March 1, 1826, married Elizabeth Hale, his second wife's name not known; John P., born Oct. 11, 1827, married Emma Hewitt; Mary E., born Jan. 27, 1831, married -- Moon; Elijah Ford, died Jan. 19, 1881; his wife died Feb. 26, 1848. Mr. Ford made a permanent home in the county and was a successful business man. Joseph Kibbey, father of Mrs. Ford, was one of the first settlers in Ohio, having located in Columbia near Cincinnati when Indians were plenty, where he was made Captain of a Company of Home Guards. He was a man of Herculean strength and undaunted courage, and once when challenged by an English officer to mortal combat and asked to name the place and time, he replied, "Here is the place, now is the time, and handed one of the two pistols that lay on a table to the Englishman. The latter became unnerved by the coolness of the Captain and "wilted," whereupon was immediately knocked down with the butt of the pistol, in the hands of the brave Captain. Our subject was reared in Warren Co., to which he came when 6 years old and here he has resided since. To him and wife were born seven children, four living, viz: Sarah A., James H., Adella and Jerusha E .; the deceased are Edward G, Ida J. and David F. Mrs. Ford died March 15, 1871; was born in Warren Co., Jan. 4, 1825, and was a daughter of Z. Wells, of Virginia, who was an early settler in this county. Our subject owns 663 acres of well improved land.

CHARLES FORD, merchant, Maineville, was born in the State of Maine, in the year 1844, and is a son of James and Lucy Ford, natives of the same State, in which they were reared and married. In 1850 they came to Maineville, in which he engaged in merchandizing. In 1854 he was prominently connected in getting a postoffice established in the village, of which he was appointed master. He served in the War of 1812, near Portland, Me. He died in 1866, aged 67 years (nearly). Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ford, viz: Eliab B., James, Mary J., Lucy L., Nathaniel and Charles. Our subject's boyhood was passed in his native State, in which he received the rudiments of his education. Mercantile pursuits he has followed since boyhood, and since his father's death the business of his store has been conducted under his name. In 1868 he was married to Caroline Bramble, of Hamilton Co., O., who has borne him four children, three living, viz: Elmer, Ayers L. and Ruth M. Eli, infant, deceased. Mr. Ford has been mayor of the village five years, and clerk of the township one year; has also been a member of the State Board of Equalization. Is also a mem- ber of the Masonic Emory Lodge of Loveland, O., No. 258. Was prominent in the organization of the Squirrel Hunters in 1868. He raised a Company of which he became First Lieutenant; was on a sixteen days campaign in the defence of Cincinnati; was also a member of the State Militia and a sergeant of his company, and was out after John Morgan.

E. D. FOSS, farmer, P. O., Maineville, was born in Maine in the year 1816. He was reared in his native State, in which he lived till 1834, when, alone, he came to Warren Co., and settled in this township, where he was married to Mary A., daughter of Samuel Cain, Dec. 29, 1842, to whom have been born five children, viz: Warren F., Marcena L., Henry M., Emma M."and Albert E. Mr. Foss has, since he has been a resident of the county, engaged in farming. He owns 75 acres of excellent land, which is in a high state of cultivation, and comfortably improved. Mrs. Foss was born in the county in 1822. Her father, Samuel Cain, was born in Phillips, Me., in 1796, in which he lived till about 1817, when he came to this township and purchased land, where his descendents now live. A few years after he returned to Maine and brought his parents, Samuel and Anna

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Cain, to his new home. Both were permanent settlers, and were farmers by oc cupation and prominent members of the Baptist Church. Samuel Jr. was identi- fied with many of the minor local offices, and was a successful farmer and an honored citizen. He was married to Hannah, daughter of Samuel Church, a na- tive of Maine, who settled here in 1816. To them were born four children, three living, viz: Mary A., Henry K. and Almeda. Ephriam, deceased Jan. 10, 1873. Samuel Sr. died in Dec. 1834, at an advanced age. His wife survived him, aud died upwards of 80 years of age. Three children of his came to Warren Co., viz: Sallie, John and Samuel, all deceased but the former, who now lives in Illinois. Samuel Jr. died Sept. 18, 1872. His death was caused by his team running away and throwing him under the wagon, from which he received injuries that proved fatal. His wife died April 19, 1872, aged 78 years. Samuel Church died in April, 1848, aged about 78 years. His wife died in 1856 at the age of 84 years. With them came to Ohio four children, viz: Seth, Hannah, James and Sarah.

JOSEPH GILLIS, deceased, was born in Warren Co., Ohio, July 22, 1816, and was a son of John Gillis, one of the early pioneers of Warren Co. His first marriage was celebrated with Sarah Ross, who was born Oct. 10, 1809, and died March 17, 1874. His second marriage was celebrated with A. C., a daughter of John Ross, Sept. 23, 1875. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church and was a member of the F. & A. M. Loveland Lodge. He left at his death 94} acres of good land. He died Sept. 30, 1876, leaving no children. The pres- ent Mrs. G's. father was a son of Jonathan Ross, an old Revolutionary sol- dier and a pioneer of Warren Co. Her father died before she was born and her mother died in Maryland. She was born in this county in 1825. By her first husband, Mr. Snook, she had three children-Andrew H., Charles E. and Lucin- da F. He died Oct. 27, 1862, aged 47 years, 7 months and 3 days. They were married June 23, 1755.

. DAVID GILLIS, farmer, P. O., Maineville, was born in this township in 1818, and is a son of John and Mary (McMullen) Gillis. He was a native of Pennsylva- nia and she of W. Virginia. He located here soon after the beginning of the present century-settling on land on which our subject now lives. He was successful in business operations, and became owner of about 300 acres of land. He served in the War of 1812, and at one time went to New Orleans on a flat-boat, and walked back, the journey occupying thirty-one days. He was the father of eight children, three living, viz .: Robert, David and Elizabeth A. The deceased are William, John, Rachel, Margaret and Joseph. He died in 1865 aged 85 years. She (his wife) died in 1866 at upwards of 80 years. John (their son) was a tanner by trade, and was drowned in the Miami River. The subject of this sketch has been twice married, first with Isabelle Ross, Sept. 13, 1843, by whom he had five children, viz .: Vancy J., Mary F., Sarah A., William K. and Benjamin R. Mrs. G. died Sept. 1, 1863; was born May 1, 1823. His second marriage was celebra- ted with Sarah C. Wood Oct. 27, 1870. Six children have been born to them, viz. : John W., Ollie E., Maude A., Raymond H., Lulu G. and Hattie B. He and his estimable wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he has been connected forty years. His deceased wife also belonged to the same church. Mr. G. owns 100 acres of excellent land near Maineville, which is well improved.

M. GIRTON, farmer, P. O. Hopkinsville. The above gentleman is a son of George Girton, a native of Northumberland Co., Pa., who, with his family, came to Warren Co. in 1814, and settled in what is now Union Township, in which he lived two years, when he removed to Brown Co., O., in which he lived till his death. To him were born eleven children, two of whom are living in Warren Co. He died in March, 1859, aged 82 years; and she in August of the same year, aged 74 years. Our subject was born in Pennsylvania in 1813, and was but six months old when his folks came to Warren Co. He resided in Brown Co. till 20 years old, and in 1835 came to Lebanon, where he worked till his marriage, which

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was consummated Aug. 1837, with Sarah A., daughter of William Holmes, a native of New Jersey, and settled in Warren Co. in 1814. Our subject after his mar- riage lived one year in Brown Co., when he returned to Warren, where he has since lived. To Mr. and Mrs. G. twelve children have been born, eight living, viz .; Lydia E., Mary E., George M., John M., Christena, Clarkson B., Charles W. and Minnie. The deceased are Sarah A., John M., Florence and William. The latter was the eldest and a member of Co. E., 2d. Ind. Cavalry. He enlisted in 1861 and served as buglar till his death, May 2, 1862. Mr. G. has been Trustee of the town- ship for five terms, and is now (1881) incumbent in the office. For thirty years he has been school director. He belongs to the Emory Lodge of Masonry, No. 258, of Loveland, and to the Chapter and Commandery at Lebanon. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he has belonged forty years, and at present is one of the Trustees of the Maineville church.

JOHN P. GRANDIN, deceased. Among the enterprising and thrifty farmers of Warren Co., was the gentleman whose name we present at the head of this sketch. He was born in Cincinnati March 31, 1825, and was a son of Phillip Grandin, who was among the first settlers in Cincinnati. He was a dealer in real estate, and was also interested in steamboating, and was part owner of the first steamer that plied on the river from that point. He was a native of New Jersey, and descended from French ancestors. The early life of our subject was passed in the city of Cincinnati, and when 9 years old his parents removed to Walnut Hills, near the above place, where his father owned a farm, on which he grew to man- hood. The rudiments of his education were received in the city schools, which was afterward developed in Princeton College, from which institution he graduated. June 29, 1848, he was married to Mary J. Reading, of New Jersey, who bore him six children, five of whom are living, viz: Robert H., Anna, Phillip John and Alice. William deceased. In 1857 Mr. G. purchased 157 acres of land in survey 2,956, this township, on which he settled and lived till his death, which occurred Nov. 8, 1876. He was successful in his business operations, and his ac- cumulations resulted in a handsome property, of which a considerable is located in Cincinnati. The home he beautified and left to the enjoyment and comfort of his family is indicative of judgment and taste. Mrs. Grandin was born in New Jersey in 1825, and is of English descent.

ISAAC HALL, farmer, P. O., Loveland, is another of the native-born citizens of this county, having been born on the place where his father, James Hall, lives Sept. 30, 1827. He was brought up on the farm and remained with his parents until of age. In 1854 he was married to Harriet Merrill, who has borne him one child, viz., Frank, who is a highly successful educator of Warren Co. Mr. H. has always lived in the county and been ordinarily successful, and at present owns & highly improved though small farm. Mrs. Hall was born in Clermont Co., O., in 1840, and is a daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth Merrill. He was born in New Jersey, and when a child came to Ohio with his parents, Peter and Sarah Merrill. Elizabeth, wife of Reuben, was born in Virginia and died in 1864. He died in 1843. They were parents of eight children, viz: Mary J., James, John, Amanda, William, Oliver, Harriet and Henry. James and Susan Salenberg, parents of Elizabeth Merrill, were born in Virginia and settled in Brown Co., O., where he died. She died in Indiana. James Hall, father of our subject, was born in Fa- yette Co., Ky., Nov. 28, 1796, and is a son of Alexander and Polly Hall, natives of Ireland, who came to America in 1794. In 1796 they settled in Kentucky, and in 1807 went to Clermont Co., and in 1808 located where James Hall now resides. He (Alexander) was clerk of his township and a school teacher for twenty years. Both were members of the Bethel Church. They were parents of five children, all deceased but James. He died in 1840 aged 72 years. She died previously at the age of 51 years. James Hall was married in 1818 to Isabelle, daughter of William Newell, a pioneer of 1810, who bore him eight children, seven of whom are living, viz .: William, Alexander, John, Andrew, Isaac, Jane and Mary.

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James deceased, dying suddenly in 1878. Isabelle Hall died Feb. 6th, 1875, aged 79 years, 1 month and 3 days.

W. H. HANEY, farmer, P. O., Maineville, was born near Hopkinsville, this county, in 1835, and is a son of Alexander Haney, who was a son of Abraham and Elizabeth Haney, natives of Fayette Co., Pa., and who settled in this town- ship on Bear Run, in 1804. On the place he first settled he died in 1850; his wife died in 1832. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and served under Gen. Hull, and participated in a number of the engagements of that war. He was successful in business and accumulated a good property. He had six children, four of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, viz: William, Sarah, Alexander and James. Alexander, father of our subject, was a farmer by occupation. He was married to Sarah, daughter of James and Rachel Hopkins, who bore him ten children, six living, viz: Mary A., William H., (Nancy J., and Susan, twins), Samuel and Kate L. The deceased, James, Rachel, Rebecca and David. Alexander Haney died June 17, 1881. Samuel and William H. were members of Co. B, 79th O. V. I., in which they enlisted Aug. 9, 1862. They were immediately transferred to the front, and participated in all the battles with the regiment. Samuel was wounded in engagement of Kenesaw Mountain, June 23, 1864, from which he nearly died; he re- turned to the regiment the following November, and together the brothers did service until they were honorably discharged, June 13, 1865. Our subject was reared on the farm, and was married to Nancy, daughter of Robert Gillis, March 24, 1859. To them have been born five children, one living, viz: Arthur B. The deceased are, Sallie J. and three who died in infancy. He is a member of the Maineville Lodge of I. O. O. F. No. 557. Mrs. Haney was born in the year 1836. Her father, Robert Gillis, was born near Maineville in 1807, and is a son of John and Mary A. Gillis, of whom mention is made in the sketch of David Gillis. Robert was married to Jane, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Mccullough, natives of South Carolina, and who were early settlers in Warren Co. He died soon after locating. To Mr. Gillis and wife one child was born, viz: Nancy. Mrs. Gillis died May 14, 1853, aged 44 years, 4 months, and 21 days. Mrs. E. Mccullough lived and died in the county; her death occurred in 1849. Mr. Robert Gillis has been one of the successful farmers of Warren Co., and during his life accumulated a good property.

DANIEL HEWITT, farmer, P. O., Maineville, was born in this township and is a son of William and Catherine (Ertle) Hewitt. He was born in Ireland, and when 11 years old came to this country and located in New Jersey, where he resided until of age, when he removed to Rising Sun, Ind., and soon after enlisted in the War of 1812, and took part in the famous battle of Tippecanoe and other engagements of the war. After its termination he returned to Clermont Co., O., where he was married to Catherine, eldest daughter of Daniel Ertle, and in 1816 settled on land in Survey 4,239, this township. He was a plasterer and mason by trade. He was moderately successful in business. To them were born the follow- ing children: Mary Elizabeth, Emaline, Maria, Lena, Kate, Belle, John, Daniel, Benjamin, William and Sophia. He died Feb. 13, 1870, aged 82 years, 10 months, and 7 days. His wife died in 1856, aged 63 years, 4 months and 25 days, having met her death in receiving a kick from a colt. Our subject, at an early age. had to assume control of the management of the farm, as his father was much away from home. Jan. 25, 1844, he was married to Lydia, daughter of Job Sever, who bore him two children, viz: John F. and Benton S. Mrs. Hewett died Jan. 22, 1863, she was born Jan. 18, 1825, in Warren Co. He was married again to Anna E. (Boyd) Burch, Aug. 9, 1864, by whom he had four children, two living, viz: Ida B. and Arthur; Susan and Harry deceased. Mr. Hewett has held some of the minor offices of the township and owns 89 1-6 acres of good land, well improved. His son John F. served in the 3 months service, and afterwards enlisted in the 11th, which was formerly the 10th Cavalry. His service was in the West among the Indians.

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JAMES HOPKINS, retired farmer, postoffice Hopkinsville, was born in Virginia, January 15, 1806, and is a son of William and Martha Hopkins, natives of the same State, who settled in Warren Co., in 1811, on land where our subject lives, and on which the town of Hopkinsville is now situated. His purchase con- sisted in 211 acres on which he lived till he died. He was one of the early com- missioners of the county and served with Nathan Kelly and Jabez Phillips; he was also a trustee of his township and an exemplary member of the Associate Reformed Church, in which he was an Elder with Ex-Gov. Jeremiah Morrow. To Martha Patton he was married in Virginia and by her had 7 children-3 living, viz., Martha, now Mrs. Haney, Mary, now Mrs. Swank, and our subject. The deceased are David, Harrison, John and Samuel. He died in 1831, aged 48 years; she departed this life in 1843. Our subject was reared on the farm and received a limited education in the subscription schools. In 1832 he was married to Ema- line Dudley, of Warren Co., who bore him 6 children-2 living, viz., Pliny and Martha. The deceased are William, Robert, Lavina and Mary A. Mrs. H. died in 1875, aged 66 years. Mr. H. owns 198 acres of excellent land and was a trustee of his township for 6 years.

J. A. JAMESON, agent L. M. railroad, S. Lebanon. This well known gen- tleman is the accommodating and genial representative of the famous "Pan Handle" Company at the above-named place. He was born in Turtle Creek town- ship, Warren Co., in the year 1842, and is a son of Joseph and Sarah A. (Brown) Jameson, natives of New York, who located in Warren Co. in an early day. J. A. was reared on the farm, and in the union schools of Lebanon received his edu- cation. He continued on the farm with his parents until 23 years of age. In 1866 he began learning the art of telegraphy and for one year worked for the L. M. R. R. at the Pendleton shops, and the six following years had charge of the ticket and telegraph departments at In 1873 he was stationed at S. Lebanon and has charge of the telegraph, ticket, freight and express depart- ments. In 1869 he was married to Emma M., daughter of James D. McCain, of Warren Co., who has borne him 3 children, viz., Nettie L., Sylvan D. and Gilbert F. Mr. J. was a member of Co. A. 46th O. N. G. Enlisted in 1864, and served three months.

B. F. JOHNSON, farmer, P. O., Maineville. The subject of this sketch is a brother to Sheriff Jaspar Johnson, of Warren Co., O., and a son of James H. Johnson, one of the pioneers of this county. He was brought up to farm pur- suits and in the common schools received his education. Aug. 1866, he was married to Indiana M. Weidmer, of Indiana, by whom he has had 5 children- 3 living, viz: Cora, Hattie and Edith. Charlotte and James F., deceased. With the exception of two years he has lived in the county since his birth. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge in Maineville, No. 557, of which he is an exem- plary and worthy brother. He owns 45 acres of land in Hamilton Township.

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The History of Warren County, Ohio, Part 117

Author: W. H. Beers & Co. Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1081

Author: W. H. Beers & Co.
Publication date: 1882
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1081