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J. D. JOHNSON, M. D., was born in Greene County, Penn., December 20, 1850. His parents, Nicholas and Susan J. (Frost) Johnson, were re- spectively natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and of Irish and English ancestry. His grandfather Johnson was a soldier in the war of 1812, and a pioneer in Greene County. His father was a leading merchant at what was called "Johnson's Cross Roads," and where he died in 1852, at the age of thirty-seven years. He was twice married; by his first wife he had three children, and by his last five. Of the latter family, Dr. John- son is the fourth child. He was reared in his native place, and at the age of nineteen entered upon a course in Waynesburg College, Pennsylvania. After graduating in the scientific course, in 1871, he went to Winterset, Iowa, where he spent some time teaching and farming. September 12, 1873, he was married to Miss Naomia Bell, a daughter of James and Caro- line (Rose) Bell, formerly residents of Hancock County, Ohio, and also early settlers of Madison County, Iowa, but now residents of Mount Blanclı- ard, Ohio. Soon after marriage, Dr. Johnson returned to Ohio, and lo- cated at Mount Blanchard, where he took up the study of medicine under Dr. J. A. Grove, with whom he prosecuted his studies until 1876. He took a course of lectures in the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical College, and gradu- ated in January, 1876. He immediately located at Kirby, Ohio, where he enjoyed a large and successful practice until 1881 he removed to Wharton, where he still resides in the successful practice of his profession. Mrs. Johnson is the eldest of eight children. She was born November 26, 1853. Dr. Johnson and wife have had four children, viz. : Nellie J., born February 16, 1875; Hettie C., born January 17, 1877; Joseph B., born February 16, 1879; and James H., born July 5, 1881. Dr. Johnson is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Northwestern Eclectic Medical Association. In politics. he is a Democrat.
DAVID KAUBLE was born in Marion County, Ohio, April 2, 1840. He is a son of Samuel and Mary (Trutt) Kauble, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German ancestry. His great-grandfather Trutt was a Revolution- ary soldier. His parents settled in Marion County in 1833, removing to this county in 1850 Of eight children only David and Henry survive. The father died in 1865, aged fifty-five; the mother is now in her seventy- ninth year. Our subject resided with his parents till he attained his ma- jority, and in the meantime obtained the rudiments of an education. He was married, June 2, 1861, to Sarah M. Nichols, daughter of John and Margaret Nichols, and nine children were born to them-Miranda A., Daniel, David, Ella, William, Peter, Asa B., J. Nettie and Mary. David is deceased. In 1864, Mr. Kauble enlisted in Company G, Fifty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Sugar Island, Snicker's Gap, Buzzard's Roost, Kenesaw Mountain, Miller's Mill, Atlanta, and many minor engagements. He was taken prisoner at Atlanta, and de- tained at Andersonville ten weeks; thence to Florence, S. C., two months, after which he was paroled under general order to parole 12,000 sick and wounded. He received his discharge August 15, 1865. In 1868, Mr. Kauble sold his farm and engaged in the dry goods business two years, sub- sequently renting and milling two years, purchasing his present farm in 1875. He now owns ninety acres valued $6,000. Mr. Kauble is a Demo- crat; he is serving his second term as Justice, and has served as Constable several years. He is a member of the G. A. R. at Wharton, also of the I. O. O. F.
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HENRY KIME (deceased) was born in Seneca County, Ohio, March 3, 1832. His parents, Daniel and Rosanna (McConnell) Kime, were natives of Vir- ginia and of German and Irish descent. They removed to Sereca County, Ohio, about 1820. Of eleven children born to them Mr. Kime, our subject, is the sixth. He remained at home attending the common schools until his sixteenth year, when he started out in life for himself, working for a term of years by the day and month. July 2, 1849, he was married to Miss Sarah, daughter of John and Susan (Brown) Barnhiser, natives of Mary- land and of German-Irish extraction. They settled in Seneca County, Ohio, in 1837, where they reared a family of children. Mrs. Kime is the third of nine children and was born October 18, 1833. Mr. Barnhiser died Au- gust 20, 1877, at the age of seventy-five years. To Mr. and Mrs. Kime have been born six children, viz .: Laura E. (deceased); Mary E., wife of A. J. Greek; Alfred and Albert (twins), Walter and Amanda L., wife of Ellis Shellhouse. In 1855, Mr. Kime purchased a small farm in Williams County, upon which he resided twelve years. In 1862, Mr. Kime enlisted to serve in Company K, Sixty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He par- ticipated in the engagement at Champion Hills, where he was mortally wounded, dying a month later. He was a worthy citizen. He left a widow and five children, the eldest of whom was eleven years of age. Mrs. Kime sold the farm in 1864, and removed to Carey, and a year later to Ridge Township, purchasing there forty acres of land. In 1882, she sold and removed to Wharton, where she still resides, and with her sons bought the tile yard east of the village, paying $4,000. Her sons, Alfred and Albert, conduct the tile yard and do a large business. Alfred owns a half interest in Greek & Kime's furniture store. Mrs. Kime is a highly respected lady. Her grandfather, John Barnhiser, served seven years in the Revolutionary army, and died at the advanced age of one hundred and six years.
JOSEPH KIMMEL, a well-known pioneer of this county, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., May 5, 1819. His parents, David and Su- sanna (Welker) Kimmel, were of German descent and came to Ohio in 1819, settling in Stark County, where they both died. Mr. Kimmel is the eldest of seven children. He grew up a farmer by occupation and was married, March 21, 1844, to Miss Sarah Silver, who died October 9, 1879, leaving four living children-Alpheus, David, Leroy and Andrew. William (sol- dier in the late war) and Martha J. are deceased. Mr. Kimmel was married, June 30, 1881, to Miss Margaret Park, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth · (Norris) Park, who came to Hancock County from Pennsylvania in 1840. The former died in 1876, aged seventy-six; the latter residing with Mr. Kimmel, in her eighty-sixth year. Mr. Kimmel moved to this county in 1844, and purchased forty acres of his present farm. He now owns one hundred and sixty acres well-improved, with good buildings, fences, etc., valued at $100 per acre. For eight years Mr. Kimmel manufactured sorghum, doing a good business. He was formerly a Whig but now a Republican; he served as Trustee one term; is a member of the Wharton Grange and Build- ing Association, and also of the M. P. Church, with which he was formerly officially connected.
ISAIAH LILES was born in 1818, a native of Chillicothe, Ohio, son of Lemuel and Hannah Liles, natives of South Carolina and Pennsylvania re- spectively, and of German descent. His great-grandfather Liles was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary war. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, also a Lieutenant. His parents were married in Pennsylvania and in March, 1814, moved to Chillicothe, where they resided till the spring of
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1828, and moved to Logan County, Ohio, the father dying there in 1876, in his ninety-eighth year, the mother in her sixty-fifth. Isaiah Liles, the sub- ject of this sketch, resided with his parents till twenty-one years of age, and after that time was variously employed till 1842, when he removed to his farm of eighty acres, purchased in 1839, and where he still resides. He owned 700 acres in this same locality at one time, and now owns 335 acres. He has been a large contractor, having furnished ties for the Fort Wayne Rail- road for many miles of its construction. He was once Land Agent for this district and disposed of 3,000 acres in Richland and Jackson Townships; dealt extensively in stock ten or twelve years; made brick and dug wells for twenty years, always having been a hard worker. He was married, Novem- ber 25, 1842, to Catharine Young, of Wayne County, Ohio, and seven chil- dren were born to them-Samuel G., Second Lieutenant in the late war; Joseph A., soldier; J. J .; Margaret, wife of Henry Shriver; Elvira and Char- lotte, both deceased, and Lemuel J. Mr. Liles is a Republican; he has served as Clerk of the Board of Education twenty-five years; was formerly a. member of the M. E. Church, but now, with his wife, of the Christian Church.
DAVID MCCLELLAND, one of the pioneers of Richland Township, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., September 1, 1808. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Riddle) McClelland, and a grandson of- McClelland, who emigrated to this country from Ireland. His father was a First Lieutenant in the war of 1812. At the age of eighteen, our subject came to Ohio with his uncle, William McClelland, who was a blacksmith, and with whom he learned the trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years. At the expiration of that time, he returned to Pennsylvania: after plying his trade there three years, returned to Fairfield County, Ohio, where he continued to follow his trade. He then followed teaming on the Columbus (Ohio) & Baltimore (Md.) pike, and from Zanesville to Maysville, Ky., pike, for about three years. In 1843, he married and settled in Ross County, where he continued to reside till 1849, when he came to Ridge Township and purchased a farm of sixty acres. About 1864, he removed to this township, and buying eighty acres of land, paying therefor $2,100. He has improved his farm, till it is now valued at $75 per acre. He re- moved to Wharton in 1880, and has since lived retired. His marriage took place March 19, 1843, with Miss Martha A. Greek, daughter of Jacob and Martha (Miller) Greek, of German ancestry. Mr. and Mrs. McClelland have been blest with seven children, viz. : Margaret A., wife of Adam Snook; William, Jacob, George and John. Sarah E. and an infant are deceased. Mr. McClelland embarked in life with few means, but by his untiring industry and perseverance, he has acquired property to the value of $10,000. He has always affiliated with the Democratic party, having cast his first vote for Gen. Jackson. Mr. McClelland and wife are highly respected pioneers in the community in which they reside.
WILLIAM MCCLELLAND was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, August 31, 1845. His parents were David and Martha (Greek) McClelland. Our sub- ject was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools; when nineteen years of age, he began and served an apprenticeship at the blacksmith trade at Patterson, Hardin County. He then entered a blacksmith shop on his father's farm in Richland Township, where he plied his trade for a short time, after which he came to Wharton. He worked for P. R. Moore for three years, since which time he has pursued his trade alone. The spring of 1882, he admitted W. K. Voegel, and the firm of McClelland & Voegel
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do a thriving business in the blacksmith trade and manufacturing of wagons. Mr. McClelland owns a house and two vacant lots, besides other property. September 26, 1869, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary C. Barnhisel, daughter of Henry and Sarah Barnhisel, who were early set- tlers in this county. Mr. and Mrs. McClelland are the parents of three children; two of these are living, viz .: Oren O. and I. Pearl; Wheeler is deceased. He is a Democrat, and has served as Treasurer of the township for six years, and of the village since its incorporation.
ISAAC MOHR is a native of Wayne County, Ohio, born November 13, 1845. His parents, Jesse and Catharine (Barnett) Mohr, were natives of Pennsylvania and of German parentage. They came to Ohio in 1842-43, and located in Wayne County, residing there eighteen years; then to Ashland County, stopping eight years, and finally to this county, settling where our subject now resides. Six children of the eleven are at this date living- Catharine, Cecilia, Harry, Isaac, Lyman and Anna M. The father died in 1878, in his seventieth year; the mother is still living in her seventy-first year. Mr. Mohr remained with his parents, and worked on the farm till twenty-three. He was married, March 19, 1868, to Miss Amanda Crites (see sketch of Jonas Crites), and their children are Ardellus L., March 23, 1870; John N., May 31, 1871; Alice L., born November 20, 1872; Ida M., September 12, 1874; Catharine M., November 3, 1877; Jessie J., August 14, 1878; Clara B., March 5, 1880; Walter H., November 10, 1881. Mrs. Mohr was born June 22, 1848. After his marriage, Mr. Mohr rented several years and then purchased his present farm of eighty acres, his brother Henry owning one-half. It is in good repair and provided with a comfort- able frame dwelling, costing $900, in 1880. Mr. Mohr is a Republican, his wife a member of the United Brethren Church.
JOSEPH MUSGRAVE is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, born in the " stormy days " of 1812, April 21. His parents, Moses and Elsie (Rob- erts) Musgrave, were natives of Virginia and Maryland respectively, and of German descent, his father having been a soldier in the war of 1812. The children now living are Elijah, William, Joseph, Hiram and Mary. Three are deceased. The father died at the advanced age of ninety-six years; the mother at sixty-three. Our subject began life for himself at eighteen; he learned the cooper's trade, which he pursued in Coshocton fifteen years. In 1845, he moved to Mccutchenville, and after several subsequent removals located on their present farm in 1858. This farm contains 120 acres in excellent condition, provided with all the modern conveniences, including a neat brick residence built in 1883. Mr. Musgrave was married, January 3, 1830, to Miss Polly Jaqua, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Wilcey) Jaqua, natives of Canada and of English extraction, coming to New York in 1820. Mr. and Mrs. Musgrave are the parents of thirteen children-Ed. ward A .; Eliza, wife of Joseph Picket; Nancy, wife of J. Baker; Harriet, wife of John Long, and Robert Covitt, both deceased; Melissa, wife of Hen- ry Edwards; Richard Q .; Susan, wife of David Sheldon, and J. Frank; the deceased are Mary E., Margaret J., Alice, deceased wife of Robert Wood; Judge, and an infant. Their mother was born in June 20, 1814. Mr. Mus- grave began'life poor, but by industry and good management he has amassed an estate of $25,000. He was formerly a Whig, but now a strong Repub- lican. Mrs. Musgrave is still strong and healthful, and has borne a full share in the hardships of pioneer life.
J. ODENBAUGH, M. D., a native of Washington County, Penn., was born May 24, 1849. His parents, Thomas J. and Susan (Craig) Odenbaugh,
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were natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania respectively. His grandfather, Von Odenbaugh, a titled nobleman, immigrated with his family from Ger- many and located at Baltimore, Md. Thomas J. was born soon after their arrival in this country. When a young man, he came to Washington, Penn., where he engaged in the mercantile trade, and subsequently mar- ried; he was very successful in business, and amassed large wealth. He served as Postmaster under Presidents Jackson and Lincoln. He was the parent of nine children, of whom Dr. Odenbaugh is the youngest. Mr. Odenbaugh died in 1876, at the age of sixty five years. Mrs. O. resides at Urbana, Ohio, in the seventy-seventh year of her age. Dr. Odenbaugh ac- quired his education in the Union Schools of Washington, Penn., and Bethany and Vermillion Colleges, attending the latter three years. He then went to Goshen, Ind., where he entered a book store with his brother- in-law, C. J. Madden. He then took up the study of medicine, and in 1873 returned to Ohio and prosecuted his medical studies under Dr. J. A. Stansell, of Forest. He graduated at the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati in March, 1880, and soon after came to Wharton, where he has established a good practice. October 12, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Jen- nie L. Mansfield, daughter of Dr. B. and Mary (Shafer) Mansfield, of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio. Mrs. Odenbaugh is the eldest of a family of three chil- dren. To Dr. Odenbaugh and wife three children have been born-Ed- ward U., born August 8, 1871; Lena G., born July 29, 1874, and died at the age of twenty months; and Alfred C., born May 26, 1882. Dr. O. is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic fraternities, and Ohio State Med- ical Society; he owns a fine residence opposite the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is an influential citizen. Mrs. O. is a member of the Presby- terian Church.
DR. SAMUEL PICKETT was born in Athens County, Ohio, September 10, 1820. He is a son of Samuel and Charity (Young) Pickett, natives of Maryland and Virginia respectively; his father was a cousin to Gen. Pickett, of confederate fame. His parents located in Athens County about 1805, removing to Coshocton County in 1827, and to this county in 1830. They located in this township, being the first settlers, naming the township from the quality of the soil. Five of the seven chidren are now living- William, Hethcot, Temperance, James and Samuel. The father died in 1856, aged seventy-five years; the mother in 1825, aged thirty. Dr. Pickett obtained but three months' schooling, his youth being spent on the farm and in the woods. He was personally acquainted with many of the noted Indians, having slept in their houses and dined at their tables. His health failing at eighteen, he studied medicine four years with Dr. Stephens, of Mt. Blanchard, and has practiced more or less since that time, though not as a professional. He was married, October 13, 1844, to Miss Clarissa Ster- ling, who died in 1852, leaving one child-Harrison. Mr. Pickett was again married, July 31, 1854, to Miss Clarissa Smith, daughter of Benjamin and Martha Smith and a native of Bristol. England. Of seven children born to this union but four are now living-Louisa (wife of John P. Tanner), The- ressa A., Sink, Lilly and Abraham L. The deceased were infants. Mr. Pickett now owns 150 acres, all earned by hard labor; he was formerly a Whig, but now a strong Republican; member of the Universalist Church. Mrs. Pickett is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Mt. Blanchard.
A. S. REYNOLDS was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., February 16, 1831. His parents were Robert and Elizabeth (Schall) Reynolds, natives of Pennsylvania. His father was a soldier of the war of 1812, and
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two of his grandfather's brothers were killed in the Revolutionary war. His grandfather was also a soldier in the latter war. His great- grand- mother came to Pennsylvania from Ireland, with William Penn, when she was four years of age, and died at the advanced age of one hundred and six years. Mr. Reynolds' parents came to Ohio in 1834, and to this county March 9, 1835. His father entered 400 acres of land, and was a prominent farmer, also a gunsmith and blacksmith. He died August 9, 1848. Five of eleven children are now living-George W., John M., A. S., Eliza and Maria. Their mother resides in Hancock County, in her eighty-fifth year. Our subject obtained a good education, attending the Findlay Academy two years, and graduating at the Cleveland Mercantile College, in 1856. He began teaching at the age of sixteen, and continued at intervals till 1882 -- in all 101 terms. In 1860, he was elected County Surveyor and re- elected in 1863, but tendered his resignation, refusing to serve. £ He was married, May 28, 1858, to Hannah J. Morison, daughter of John A. and Nancy J. (Murry) Morison, early settlers of this county. Her father was probably the first Postmaster of Upper Sandusky and the first Recorder, serving three terms. He was also a school teacher thirty years. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds have two children-Orion E., born January 5, 1860, and an infant who died September 17, 1868. Mrs. Reynolds was born April 7, 1837, in Seneca County, Ohio. Mr. Reynolds purchased his present farm in 1858, and erected a comfortable residence in 1877, costing $1,600. He is an independent voter, and well respected as a citizen.
REV. L. D. ROGERS was born in Luzerne County, Penn., May 9, 1827. His parents, Almanza and Malinda (Fuller) Rogers were natives of Pennsylvania, and of English ancestry. His mother died when he was seven years of age, and in 1839, he removed with his father to Ohio, and settled near Shelby, Richland County. Mr. Rogers was the parent of ten children, of whom L. D. was one of the younger. He was born July 23, 1794, and died in 1875. Mrs. Rogers was born July 28, 1793. Mr. Rogers was a local minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years, and was prominent in the early history of Methodism in Central Ohio. Rev. L. D. Rogers, the subject of this notice, passed his early life on a farm, and acquired his education in the Seminary of Norwalk, Ohio, Alle- gheny College, Pennsylvania, where he attended two years, and subsequently at the Ohio Wesleyan University, of Delaware, Ohio. From the latter place he entered the North Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in August, 1851. In 1853, was ordained Deacon by Bishop Mor- ris, at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. In 1855, was ordained Elder by Bishop Scott, at Sandusky City, Ohio; and served on the following charges: Galion, Plym- outh, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Shannon, Forest, Little Sandusky, Bettsville and at Sylvania a second time. He was superannuated in 1867, on account of failing health, and removed to his farm in this township. September 1, 1853, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Mower, daughter of George and Mary (Crider) Mower, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. They removed and settled near Mansfield, Ohio, in 1834, and were the parents of eight children, of whom Mrs. Rogers is next to the youngest. Mr. Mower departed this life April 24, 1853, at the age of sixty-eight years. Mrs. Mower died January 24, 1883, aged ninety-one years. Of three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, one is living, namely, Iva D. Mr. Rogers is a member of the Central Ohio Conference, although debarred by ill health from active ministerial service he takes an active interest in the success and welfare of the church.
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A. F. ROSENBURY was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 19, 1834. He is a son of William Rosenbury, a native of Virginia, born in 1800, passing most of his life in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and dying in 1876. A. F. Rosenbury, the subject of this sketch, was reared by his grandfather, John Frederick, who gave him a fair education. He was mar. ried, June 20, 1858, to Miss Margaret A. Forney, daughter of John and Mary (Shroy) Forney, residents of Tuscarawas County. Her death occurred December 20, 1880. The children by this marriage were Alice R., born May 31, 1860; Fremont J. C., March 31, 1863; Florence B., October 19, 1866; William E., February 16, 1870; Elmira J., March 14, 1873; Harry G., October 11, 1875. Mr. Rosenbury was married November 13, 1883, to Mrs. S. A. Doll, widow of Charles L. Doll, and daughter of Solomon and Anna (Metz) Swihart, natives of Stark County, Ohio. Her ancestors were among the early settlers of Maryland; her great-grandfather Fombaugh was a soldier under Col. Crawford. Her marriage to Mr. Doll occurred Novem- ber 17, 1868, three children resulting-Anna E. (deceased); Arthur, born September 27, 1870; Ida M., October 23, 1880. Mr. Doll was a machinist. He met his death by falling from the roof of a burning building February 22, 1880. Mr. Rosenbury rented five years, purchasing his present farm in 1864. It consists of eighty acres, and is well improved and cultivated, valued at $70 per acre. In politics, Mr. R. is a Republican. He is a prominent member of the United Brethren Church, having been Trustee of the same many years, also Superintendent of the Sunday school at present.
RINER V. RUMMELL was born near the " Old Indian Mill," Decem- ber 24, 1842. His parents, John and Henrietta (Nichols) Rummell, were natives of Maryland, and of German and English descent respectively. They came to Ohio in 1828 in wagons, and stopped for awhile at Tiffin, then came and settled near the "Old Indian Mill," in this county. Mr. Rum- mell was a miller by occupation, and operated this mill for a term of years. He was the father of fourteen children, viz., Sidney A., James, Josiah, William, Wesley, Ezekiel, Riner V., Elizabeth. Mary, Eliza, Rinaldo, Almy, Alfred H. and Lola M. Mr. Rummell departed this life in 1870, aged sixty- two years. Our subject remained on the farm until of age, when July 22, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Twenty-third Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was engaged in a number of skirmishes, and in the battle at Winchester, where he was wounded June 13, 1863. Two days later, he was taken prisoner and conveyed to Richmond, thence to " Old Tobacco House," Belle Isle, where he was confined two months. From there he was transfered to Libby Prison, where from rough treatment he had an arm broken. After two months' confinement in that rebel prison, he was paroled and exchanged. January 4, 1864, he again joined his regiment, and by an accident had the same arm broken again.
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