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The Doctor has pleasant home relations. On the 17th of January. 1899. he was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Riddie, a daughter of the Hon. John Riddle of Bellefontaine. Two children have come to bless their home, Margaret Saxton and Josephine Saxton. In Frenchtown. New Jersey, in 18gt. the Doctor was made a Mason. becoming a member of Orion Lodge. F. & A. M. He was also made a member of Wilson Chapter of Lambert- ville. New Jersey, and he is now a Knight Templar, connected with Raper Command- ery of Urbana. He likewise belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks in Bellefontaine and has served as one of its trustees for a number of years. In the line of his profession he is connected with the Logan County Medical Society, having
John Reed, a well known farmer of Rush Creek township, has spent his entire life in the Buckeye state, his birth having occurred in Greene county. Ohio. April 30. 1829. His father. Allen Reed. was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, on the 26th of November, 1788. and received his education in the common schools of that state. Coming to Logan county. Ohio, in 1846. he settled in Rush Creek township. where, in the midst of the wilderness, he cleared and improved a farm, after building a log house for the accomodation of his family. Ile was an earnest and faithful member of the Reformed Presbyterian church, and was highly respected and es- teemed by all who knew him. On the 19th of January. 1826, he led to the marriage altar Miss Margaret Miller, and they be- came the parents of five children : James R .. born February 7, 1827. married Catherine Fulton, by whom he has eight children, and they make their home in Rush Creek town- ship: John, of this review. is the next of the family; Maria .A., born September 8. 1831. Daniel, born March 22. 1834. and Margaret
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E., born January 6, 1837. are all three de- dom and union, and in the paths of peace ceased, as are also their parents.
The educational advantages which our subject received were such as the subscrip- tion schools of that early day afforded. and at the age of nineteen years he laid aside his books to take up the more arduous duties of life. He accompanied his father on his removal to Logan county and as- sisted in the development and cultivation of the home farm. He has made agriculture his life occupation, and being a man of good business ability. he has met with success in his chosen vocation.
In 1850 Mr. Reed wedded Miss Rozella Nelson, of Harper. Logan county, who was born March 6. 1838. She holds membership in the Reformed Presbyterian church and Mr. and Mrs. Reed have a large circle of friends and acquaintances in this county.
Mrs. Reed's father. Joseph Nelson, was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, March 31. ISTI, and was married in 1837 to Elizabeth .A. Markus, and to them were born eight children: Rozella, Fidelia, Mil- ton Calvin, Newell M .. Elizabeth Ann. Joseph Van, Eva Sarah Jane and Martha Calvinnette. Prior to the Civil war Mr. Nelson was a Democrat in politics but aft- erward supported the Republican party.
WILLIAM R. CARTER.
William R. Carter. deceased. spent the greater part of his life in Logan county. Ohio, and was identified with its agricul- tural interests, being engaged in farming in Rush Creek township. He was a veteran of the Civil war and bore an honorable rec- ord for brave service in the cause of free-
he also won an enviable reputation through the sterling qualities which go to the mak- ing of a good citizen.
Mr. Carter was born June 5. 1837, a son of William and Rebecca ( Palmer ) Car- ter. and acquired a good practical education, though he left school at the age of fifteen years and started out to make his own way in the world. When the country became involved in Civil war he enlisted for three years. or during the war joining Company I. Forty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but before his term of enlistment expired he received an honorable discharge from the service on account of poor health. He then returned to his home in Rushsylvania, Ohio, but a year later removed to Illinois, where the following five years were passed. At the end of that time we again find him in Logan county and this time he located in Bellefontaine, his home being near that city throughout the remainder of his life.
On the 4th of October, 1889. Mr. Carter was united in marriage to Miss Ella Buck- ley. Her father. John Buckley, was born in Ireland. about 1839. and was a small boy when he came to this country, taking up his residence in New York state, near Brooklyn. From there he came to Logan county, Ohio, when twenty-two years of age and settled on a farm. In 1859 he married Prenton Gart, who was also born on the Emerald Isle in 1835. and they began their domestic life in Greene county, Ohio. Their children were John, who is employed on public works and resides in Belleion- taine; Ella, now Mrs. Carter; Mary, de- ceased: and Catherine, wife of William Clapsaddle, who owns and operates a farm. .
Six children graced the union of our
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subject and his wife, their names and dates of birth being as follows: John W., August 25. 1890: Cleo .\. December 30, 1801 : Giles W .. January 30, 1893: Maria C., January 20. 1895: Marion, December 19, 1897: and Robert W .. January 4. 1899. The oldest son died of brain fever and the husband and father passed away March 16. 1901, hon- ored and respected by all who knew him. Ilis family now have a pleasant home on Rush street in the western part of Bellefon- taine, and in the management of her affairs Mrs. Carter is displaying excellent judg- ment and business ability. She is a most estimable lady and, like her husband. makes many friends. He always supported the Republican party and took an active in- terest in public affairs.
HENRY C. DICKINSON.
Henry Clay Dickinson, who since 1874 has engaged in the practice of law in Belle- fontaine, was born in Jefferson township. Logan county, June 30. 1839. a son of Robert and Rebecca ( Stevenson) Dickin- son. The father, also a native of this coun- ty, was born in 1819 and his parents were Thomas and Maria ( Monroe) Dickinson. The paternal grandfather of our subject was born, reared and married in Virginia and was a descendant of the Dickinson who was a signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. The maternal grandfather was a relative of James Monroe, president of the United States. In 1809 the Dickinson family was established in Logan county by the grandparents of our subject. who set- tled in Jefferson township and there the grandfather died at the very advanced age of ninety-three years.
Thomas Dickinson was a farmer and Henry C. Dickinson spent his boyhood days in the usual manner of farm lads of that period, the fields claiming his time and energies from the time of spring planting until crops were gathered in the late autumn. Ilis educational privileges were very limited because his services were needed at home. but character and ability will come to the front anywhere. In the days of youth many a man has been buffeted by fortune and has had almost insurmountable obstacles thrust in his path, but perseverance has cleared them away and he has gone on to success. The determination and energy of Mr. Dick- inson stood him in place of early advantages and the years witnessed his rise from a humble position in the business and finan- cial world to one that commands respect.
In Perry township. November 11. 1861. Mr. Dickinson married Miss Josephine B. Inskeep, and unto them were born seven children, six of whom are living: John F .. who is a dealer in agricultural implements : Evaline, the wife of Thomas Wright, an attorney of Bellefontaine: Robert P. and Harry also dealing in agricultural imple- ments: Jeanette, the wife of Frank Hines, a druggist of Van Wert county, Ohio; and Martha, at home.
Mr. Dickinson followed farming until he was thirty-five years of age. but he had a natural inclination for the law and for some time previous he had handled a number of cases. Hle studied with a law firm of Bellefontaine and in 1875 removed to this city, having been admitted to the bar in September. 1874. He has practiced con- tinously since and has handled many cases and won many verdicts favorable to his clients, to whose interests he is thoroughly devoted. He has gained a reputation for
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being a hard worker and conscientious in the performance of his professional duties and is respected by his fellow members of the bar.
Since casting his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Mr. Dickin- son has been a stalwart supporter of the Republican party but has never been an office-seeker. He served, however, as a member of the city council for ten years and was acting as alderman when the gas plant and electric lights were put in. Socially he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias fraternity, and he belongs to the United Presbyterian church, of which his wife was a member, but in 1898 he was called upon to mourn her loss. Mr. Dickinson owns two farms, one in Jefferson township of a hun- dred and twenty acres, and the other in Rush Creek township, of seventy acres, and in addition he has some property in Belle- fontaine. All that he possesses has been ac- quired through his own efforts, and he is a self-made man. who has not had to leave his native county to seek a fortune, but here in the place of his nativity has so directed his efforts that his energy, perseverance and capable management have made him a sub- stantial and respected citizen of the com- munity.
JEFFREY WILLIAMS.
Jeffrey Williams, a son of John and Mary (Short) Williams, was born on the Ioth of November. 1840. in Logan county near Lakeview, and has always resided in this section of Ohio. He was one of a large family, the others being Hugh. Elliott, Henry, Bentley, Obediah, John,
George and William. Of this number the second is now deceased. At the usual age Jeffrey Williams entered the public schools, where he pursued his studies until he reached the age of fourteen. In the mean- time he had become familiar with the work of field and meadow. During the periods of vacation and after leaving school he gave his entire time and attention to farm work until 1861, when his patriotic spirit. having leen aroused by the attempt of the south to overthrow the Union, he offered his services to the government and enlisted in Company D. Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry, with which he served for eighteen months. He then became ill, returned to his home and was honorably discharged. When he had recovered his health, however, he joined the Twelfth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry with which he served until the close of the war. When discharged he was in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, his discharge . papers bearing date June 10, 1865. He first served under Captain Clark and later under Captain Hunter and participated in the battles of Fort Repub- lic. Bull Run, Cedar Mountain. Antietam, Mount Sterling and Saltville. He was also in a number of minor engagements and was once wounded, having his thigh bone shot through. This has always troubled him to a greater or less extent and now largely in- capacitates him for work. After his re- turn from the war Mr. Williams followed carpentering and painting for many years. He was an industrious, energetic workman and because of this always found it easy to secure employment, but in recent years on account of the injuries which he sustained during the Civil war he has been unable to work and is now living a retired life.
On the 28th of April. 1878, Mr. Wil-
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liams was united in marriage to Miss Alice He gained his knowledge of farming meth- Ware, a daughter of John and Lovina Ware. She was born April 19, 1853, in Middle- burg, Logan county, and has always lived in this town. There are only two surviving members of her father's family, Alice and Eliza A. These now deceased are Mary I., Emeline. Lewis, Delmer. William, Earl, Pearl and Harvey.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Williams have been born four children: Myrtie M., who is the wife of Ray Arthur, by whom she has a daughter, Clara E. : Harley C. ; Marion T. ; and Thedjore J. With the exception of the older daughter all of the children are yet at home. The parents hold member- ship in the Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Williams give- his political allegiance to the Republican party which was the de- fender of the Union during the dark days of the Civil war. He is as true to his duties of citizenship as he was when he followed the starry banner upon southern battle- fields.
DAVID FLETCHER INSKEEP.
David Fletcher Inskeep was born in Zane township. Logan county, July 15, 1840, but when he was only six months old his parents removed to a farm near his pres- ent place of residence, two miles east of East Liberty. It was upon the latter place that he was reared. The conditions which surrounded him in his youth were such as most farmer boys of the period knew. He perhaps had more advantages than some, less than others. He worked in the fields at times and he attended the common schools, mastering the branches of English learning usually taught in such institutions.
ods from practical experience and when he had reached man's estate, desirous of hav- ing a home of his own, he sought a com- panion and helpmate for life's journey. He was married December 16, 1866, to Miss Mary F. Ballinger, who was also born in Perry township, near the farm upon which her husband was reared. Her parents were Henry and Rebecca ( Moore) Ballinger, who were natives of New Jersey and died upon the farm in Logan county where their daughter was born, the father passing away at the advanced age of eighty-six years. They were honored pioneer settlers of the community, having located here when the work of development and progress had leen scarcely begun. The paternal grand- parents of Mrs. Inskeep were Henry and Patience (Bishop) Ballinger. natives of Virginia and early settlers of Ohio. The grandfather died in Zane township. Logan county, and the grandmother in Perry town- ship. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Inskeep were Henry and Sarah Moore. of New Jersey, and they, too, came to Ohio at an early period in its settleement.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Inskeep have been born four children : Webster L., who is mar- ried: Sarah E., who is a teacher in the pub- lie schools of East Liberty and resides at home: Jesse O., who is married and has a daughter : and David Henry, who is also married. The son Jesse now manages his father's farm and rents the old home.
Mrs. Inskeep is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal church and takes an active interest in its work and the extension of its influence. She and her husband contribute liberally to its support and they co-operate in other movements for the moral develop- ment of the community. Mr. Inskeep cast
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his first presidential vote for Mcclellan, but has since been a Republican. For many years he continued to engage actively in ag- ricultural work and was a progressive. en- terprising farmer. who followed modern methods and kept everything about his place in excellent condition. Now he is living re- tired, while his son manages the farm. His rest has been well earned and the pros- perity which enables him to put aside busi- ness cares came as the direct result of inde- fatigable energy.
JAMES COWMAN.
James Cowman was one of the pioneer business men of Bellefontaine, locating in this city about 1847. For years he was Cowman has been blessed with two chil- actively connected with mercantile interests . dren. Edward C. married Miss Bertha here and the methods which he ever fol- lowed were such as won for himself not only financial success, but also the confidence and respect of his fellow men. He had a wide acquaintance in Bellefontaine and through- out the surrounding districts and is yet re- membered by miny who knew him and en- tertained for him warm friendship. His birth occurred near Baltimore, Maryland, March 17. 1825. his parents being Gerard and Elizabeth ( Wright) Cowman, who were also natives of that state. The mother and family removed thence to Warren county, Ohio, at an early day, while the mother's father assisted in surveying and laying out the city of Columbus.
James Cowman of this review obtained his education in the public schools of War- ren county, and after arriving at years of maturity he chose as his companion and helpmate for life's journey Miss Eliza
Strother. but they were not long permitted to enjoy each other's society, for she was called to the home beyond a short time after their marriage. On the 25th of April, 1860, Mr. Cowman was again married. his second union being with Miss Harriet _1. Rhoades, a most estimable lady who was born near Baltimore, Maryland, April 26, 1833. a daughter of Henry and Eliza ( Martin) Rhoades. Her father engaged in the practice of medicine near Baltimore for a number of years, but eventually abandoned that pursuit and became captain of a vessel sailing out of Baltimore. He followed the sea for a number of years and then removed to the west, settling in Warren county, In- diana, whence he afterward went to Foun- tain county, Indiana, where both he and his wife died. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs.
Hoopes and resides at No. 212 Mad River street, owns a drug store on Main street and is one of the leading representatives of his line of business in Bellefontaine. Eliza E. makes her home with her mother and is a teacher in the kindergarten in this city. After coming to Bellefontaine Mr. Cowman engaged in the harness and saddlery busi- ness for several years. He then disposed of his interests in that line and conducted a grocery and meat market for a number of years. Subsequently he was the owner of a restaurant and bakery which he conducted until his eyesight failed and he retired to private life. He was totally blind the last twenty years'of his life. In his business affairs he was energetic. always trustworthy and reliable and he gained through the con- trol of his stores a competence which en- abled him to leave his family in comfortable circumstances. He was never an office-
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seeker nor did he hold office. yet he kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day and gave a stanch support to the Republican party. He held membership in the Friends church and died in that faith on the 4th of May, 1899. An early settler « i Belleies taine, he watched with interest the progress of the city for many years and his own efforts contributed to the forming of its history. Mrs. Cowman belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church in Bellefon- taine. She owns a nice home at No. 112 East Chillicothe street, where she and her daughter non reside. Theirs was one of the first residences built in Bellefontaine, but improvements have been made converting it into a modern home. Mrs. Cowman also owns an interest in the Buckeye block on Main street. She is well known in this city and her good qualities of heart and mind have won for her many friends.
SOLOMON L. REAMES.
Solomon L. Reames, a retired railroad man residing in Jefferson township. has spent his entire life in Logan county, and its history, therefore, is familiar to him through more than six decades, for he was born here on the 29th of June, 1838. His parents were Jonathan and Pheriba Reames and the family is one of the oldest of Ohio. having been established in this state by the grandparents of our subject. The father was born in Champaign county, Ohio, in 1812, and after acquiring his education in the common schools he devoted his life to farm work. His political support was given the Republican party and his sons followed in his political footsteps. His children were
Matilda. Solomon. Beckey. Jessie, William and Evaline.
Under the parental roof Solomon L. Reames spent his boyhood days and was a student in the common schools until seven- teen years of age, when he began working in a wagon shop, following that pursuit until he reached the age of nineteen years. He then secured a position on the railroad and was thus employed for several years, but for some time he deveted his energies to general farming and through his industry, careful management and perseverance he acquired a comfortable competence that now enables him to live retired.
On the 26th of September. 1861, Sol- «mon 1. Reames was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Paxton, who was born in Lo- gin county. Ohio, in 1844. Her father, William Paxton, was a native of Virginia. born in 1812 and when a young man he came to Logan county. Ohio, where he met and married Miss Peggy Richardson. They became the parents of seven children who now live at various places in the west. Un- to Mr. and Mrs. Reames were born two sons. LeRoy and O. R. The latter is con- ducting a general store in Zanesfield and is also the postmaster of that place.
Not long after his marriage Mr. Reames offered his services to the government in defense of the Union cause. enlisting in 1863, but he was not called into active service until the ed of May. 1864. when he went to the front under the command of Captain Dunson, of Company II. One Hun- dred and Thirty-fifth regiment of Ohio Vol- unteers to serve for one hundred days. He was discharged on the Ist of September, 1864, and, then returning to his home, re- sumed his business pursuits in Logan coun- ty, where he has remained continuously
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since. His life has been an active and useful one and now in the possession of a comfort- able competence he is enjoying a well earned . rest. He is a Republican, but has always refused office. Socially he is a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle, in which he has held several offices. He is a member of the Friends church and his wife is a Methodist. Mr. Reames, needs no special introduction to the readers of this volume. because his entire life has been passed in Logan county, and his record is a familiar one to his fellow citizens.
JAMES H. RICHCREEK.
James H. Richcreek is engaged in the manufacture of hardwood lumber at Mid- dleburg and is one of the wide awake and enterprising business men of h's section of the county. Ile was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, March 10, 1840, and is a son of David and Dorcas E. ( Wason) Rich- creek. The common schools afforded him his educational privileges and he continued his studies until sixteen years of age. when he embarked in the milling business. This he followed until after the inauguration of the Civil-war, when his patriotic spirit was aroused and he joined the Union army on the 8th of August, 1861, to serve for three years or during the period of hostilities. He became a member of the One Hundred and Sixtieth Battery under Captain J. Mitchell. For three years he remained at the front doing faithful work in defense of the Union and was then honorably discharged on the 20th of August, 1865.
Mr. Richcreek then returned to Spring- field. Ohio, and became interested in the op-
eration of a sawmill at that place. There he remained for two years, after which he re- moved to Union county where he spent eight years. On the expiration of that period he returned to Henry county, where he resided for five years, coming thence to Middleburg. Logan county. Here he pur- chased a sawmill and has since been engaged in the lumber business sawing and man- ufacturing hardwood lumber for all kinds ci buildings. He now has a good patronage. having built up a prosperous business and in trade circles he sustains an enviable rep- utation.
Mr. Richcreek was united in marriage to Miss Mary Dynes, and unto them were Forn three children. but Lewis and Eva are row deceased. The surviving son. Charles, is a resident of Lewistown, Ohio, and mar- ried Susan Dillo. Mr. Richercek's first wife passed away in 1866 and in 1868 he was again married. his second union being with Mary Turner, who was born in Union county. Ohio, in 1854. They have one child. Carrie M. Mr. and Mrs. Richcreek attend the services of the Methodist Epis- copal church in which they hold membership and he exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the Republican party.
HENRY CLAY MOORE.
Through the long years of his residence in Logan county, Henry C. Moore has horne an important part in the upbuilding and development of this section of the state and has taken quite an active interest in pub- lie affairs. He was born in Union township on the gth of April, 1827, and is a worthy
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representative of an old and honored fam- ily of this county of Scotch-Irish origin. His grandfather. Samuel Moore, was born in Pennsylvania in 1758 and was a son of John Moore, whose birth occurred in Ire- land in 1732, and whose father was Samuel Moore. Sr. William Moore, the father of our subject, was a native of Kentucky, and one of the pioneer settlers of Logan county. Ohio, where on the 4th of November, 1819. he married his first cousin. Sarah Moore. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. and was present at Hull's surrender at Detroit. By occupation he was a farmer. He was killed by being thrown from his spring wagon, his horse becoming frightened at a train of passing cars and quickly turning. He was conveyed to the home of his son, Major Elward L. Moore. in DeGraff. where he died May 10. 1869. He had three sons who were soldiers of the Civil war, the-e being our subject : Edward L., who enlisted as a private and came out of the service as maajor after nearly five years of active service :: and Isane N., who died at Appomattox. within a stone's throw of where Captain Smith's life was saved by Pocahontas at what is called Point of Rocks on the Appomattox river near James river. The other children of the family who are still living are Rev. Daniel W. Moore, of Dover, New Jersey: Mrs. Maria L. Rath- mel, of Bellef "trine: Mrs. Maggie Rea, of DeGraff: and Mrs. Nancy E. Smith, of Dayton, Ohio.
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