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from the inside, making a ditch on the inside. They could not have been intended for a fortification, for they were built on a side slope of ground with the entrance into them on the south side looking up hill, while on one side, the ground ascended, so that the works were on the side of a gentle slope, instead of being on top ; besides, the ditch on the inside instead of outside precludes the thought. These rings were old when our first settlers came, and their loca- tion, together with the known habits of the Indians, leads us to conclude that another race than they built them.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, it must not be thought that the foregoing facts and state- ments given, include everything connected with Goshen Township. Wishing to limit all we should say to a moderate space, we have related only such matters as would be of general interest to readers within and without the township, and such as would best show to our people of to-day, the character, habits and con- dition of their predecessors ; and show those to come something of what is now present. No facts or persons have been omitted for purpose of slighting them, but impartiality has been our aim.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES
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JAMES ALLISON, merchant tailor, of the firm of Ellis, Weaver & Allison ; is a native of Scotland, and was born in 1840 ; he was put to learn the trade of a tailor when 11 years old, and has followed that business ever since. He came to America in 1858, and located in Urbana in 1864, and in 1878 became a member of the above firm. Mr. Allison's mother, an aged Scotch lady, now resides with him. He married, in 1868, Belle, daughter of William Sampson ; she is a sister of Mrs. I. B. Happer- sett, whose biography appears in this work. They have two children-James M. and Bertha. Mr Allison has had years of practical experience as a salesman and cutter, and is a worthy citizen. Mr. Allison is a member of the Order of Red Men, also of the Masonic Order and I. O. O. F.
JAMES W. ANDERSON, druggist ; was born in Virginia in 1828, and came to this State in 1848, becoming a resident of Urbana; in 1856, he engaged in the drug business with Dr. J. S. Carter, Jr., whose biography also appears in this book ; he had been associated in the business with various persons until 1879, since which time he has conducted the business alone at the old stand, corner of Scioto street and Monument square, where he now keeps a full and complete line of drugs, paints, etc. His reputa- tion is already well established, and his continual success is a deserved compliment to his business ability. He was married, in 1872, to Caroline, daughter of S. V. Baldwin, a former prominent citizen of Urbana. Mr. Anderson is a member of the First Method- ist Episcopal Church, and also of the Masonic Fraternity, and is an active and worthy citizen.
J. J. ANDERSON, City Marshal; was born in Augusta Co., Va., March 9, 1835, where he was raised and educated; his time was devoted to farming until the age of 21 years ; his father having died, the mother and family emigrated to Champaign County, Ohio, where J. J., in April, 1856, commenced the carpenter trade, to which he applied himself until the out-break of the rebellion, when he enlisted for ninety days, going into service in April, 1861, in Co. K, 2d O. V. I. At the expiration of his enlisted time he re-enlisted in Co. G, 3d O. V. C., for three years. At the expiration of this term he re-enlisted, remaining until the close of the great struggle, participa- ting in the battles of Stone River, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Selma, Nashville, Chickamauga and Mission Ridge. He was one of the few who returned home with but one slight flesh wound. He then took up his trade, which he followed until the spring of 1873, when the citizens of Urbana chose him as City Marshal ; re-elections have since followed ; the office has been acceptably filled. His marriage with Miss. Harriet E. Kimber was celebrated in 1868; she was born in Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio, in 1837.
ANDERSON & VALIQUETTE, proprietors of the Buckeye Foundry and Ma- chine Shop. Urbana, like all cities of its size, is represented by nearly all branches of business. The above firm located here in the Spring of 1880; do all kinds of jobbing, machine-molding, and supply castings for the U. S. R. S. Company, of Urbana, furnish house castings and many other things which properly belong on their business card, found elsewhere in this volume. Though their time of opening business is of recent date, they, through correct business habits, have already become favorably known in the city and vicinity. Mr. Anderson was born in Miamisburg, Ohio, in 1844, where he was educated, and at the age of 16 years entered the foundry of that place. He was
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afterward in the employ of J. R. Johnson, of Dayton, Ohio, where he was foreman for seven years, hence is well experienced in this line. Mr. Valiquette was born in Montreal, Canada, March 4, 1844, but since the age of 5 years has been a resident of the United States, first settling in Buffalo, N. Y. He served his apprenticeship in the shops of Mast & Co., in Springfield, Ohio, since which he has been engaged in the best shops in the State. The combined experience of these two gentlemen has enabled them to conduct a successful business.
MILLER P. ARROWSMITH, manufacturer of scroll work, Urbana. Our sub- ject is a descendant of the famous "Kenton family," tracing his genealogy back to 1701, which will be shown in the collateral relations on his mother's side. He is a native of Ohio, born in Champaign Co., Dec. 27, 1831. On the 22d day of May, 1860, he mar- ried Elizabeth Vance, who was born in Champaign Co., Sept. 24, 1835, being the eldest daughter of David C. and Nancy Vance. Six children have been born to them, viz. : Charles Elmer, born Sept. 28, 1862 ; William Grant, Aug. 7, 1864; Ida May, Jan. 1, 1867 ; Emma Jane, March 29, 1868 ; Anna Maud, Dec. 13, 1871 ; Mary Elizabeth, Feb. 18, 1874, died June 22, 1875, buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana. Wesley, the father of Miller P., was born in Mason Co., Ky., Jan. 20, 1800. He married Su- sannah Pence April 8, 1824. She was born in Fauquier Co., Va., November, 1804, and died in Champaign Co., Ohio, Aug. 19, 1868. Wesley died in the same State and county July 31, 1844. They had six children, viz .: John W., born Jan. 1, 1825 ; he married Harriet Caraway Aug. 10, 1844 ; she died July 6, 1880. Mary J., born July 8, 1826; married James Emery Oct. 14, 1869. Miller P.'s record heads this sketch. Martin born July 12, 1836, died June 6, 1837. Sarah E., born Dec. 10, 1840 ; mar- ried Samuel J. Mccullough Dec. 7, 1869. Isaac I., born Feb. 6, 1844 ; married Amanda J. Powell Nov. 3, 1868. Ezekiel, the father of Wesley and grandfather of Miller P., was born near Baltimore, Md., March 24, 1771. He married Elizabeth Kenton April 6, 1797. She was born in Virginia March 26, 1778, died April 19, 1867, having lived sixty-five years on the same farm. Ezekiel died May 1, 1849. Ten children were born to them, viz. : John, born in Kentucky April 15, 1798 ; married Lucy R. Potter April 15, 1828; she was born in New York Sept. 4, 1809 ; he died in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, May 30, 1869. Wesley's record is given. Sarah, born Oct 26, 1801; married William Haller March 31, 1825; died in Champaign Co. Aug. 3, 1835. Ann, born in Champaign Co. Dec. 30, 1803; married Joseph Bayles Jan. 12, 1826; died in Iowa Jan. 11, 1862. Mason, born in Champaign Co. Jan. 16, 1806; married Margaret Rock Oct. 25, 1832 ; his second marriage occurred with Mary Pool, May 21, 1840 ; he died April 9, 1880. Miller, born March 14, 1808; married Colinda Caraway July 1, 1832. Cassandra, born July 12, 1810; married Jessie Haller Dec. 22, 1830. Jane, born Sept. 12, 1812 ; married William Haller June 15, 1836; she died Aug. 24, 1851. Samuel, born March 11, 1815, died May 30, 1818. William K., born Feb. 22, 1817 ; married Jemima McCoy June 11, 1840 ; decease not known.
AN OUTLINE OF THE EXPERIENCE OF ONE WHO HAS PASSED FROM A STATE OF SIN TO A STATE OF GRACE.
Through devious ways my erring feet In mazes dark have trod ; With eager step I hastened on And wandered far from God.
Then mercy with a pitying eye Beheld my wretched state, And called me back from ruin's brink Ere death had been my fate.
Before the Great and Right * My sins rose up so high + Their flagrance barred me from all hope- I stood condemned to die.
* Our Judge. ¡January 1, 1825.
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I then, with dread, my sins confessed, 'Twas all that I could do ; It seemed unjust for me to ask That He should mercy show.
But when I saw the sword was stayed, And justice lingered still, I ventured more on mercy's side To learn for good or ill.
My weary, heavy-laden soul With guilt was sorely pressed ; I daily prayed that I might find A place wherein to rest.
Now so profound had darkness spread Its shadows o'er my mind, The way of life was so obscured, That way I failed to find.
So, like a stricken, panting hart, Would seek some cooling brook, Thus did my wounded, contrite heart Yearn for a gracious look.
But all my best-concerted plans Would but dissolve like smoke ; When brought to bear a solemn test Would crumble at a stroke.
Thus, ev'ry shift of mine had failed, I sought Him then to save, Whose blood alone, the only plea That sinners ere will have.
My last resort was kindly met, 'Twas in the crucified ; By faith, to whom committed all, I then was justified .*
With accents mild, in love He spoke, Thy sins are all forgiven ; An heir of glory thou shalt be, To share the bliss of heaven.
O sacred hour, O joy supreme, How sweet the mem'ry still, Redeeming grace, so grand the theme, All heaven and earth shall fill.
Family record of John and Lucy R. (Potter) Arrowsmith's children : Eunice E., born Sept. 28, 1830 ; Calista P., Nov. 1, 1833; married Levi Stuard Oct. 25, 1855, died July 23, 1867 ; Finette A., born Oct. 8, 1840, married Charles Patterson May 18, 1871. William W., born Feb. 11, 1843, died Sept. 9, 1867. Almeda A., born June 11, 1856.
Record of William and Sarah (Arrowsmith) Haller's children: John F., born March 26, 1826 ; married Ellen Bassett Feb. 11, 1851. Benjamin L., born Jan. 4, 1828; married Angeline Brewer. Emily J., born May 16, 1833; married Elijah Hanna Aug. 10, 1851 ; died July 3, 1861. William, the subject of this record, married his second wife, Jane Arrowsmith, June 15, 1836 ; she died Aug. 24, 1851. By this union they had two children-Sarah Ann, born Jan. 3, 1843; married William Mayse, Sept. 27, 1866. Lovinia, born June 14, 1846 ; married Frank Phillips March 12, 1872. William Haller married his third wife, Myrtilla W. Bishop, in Champaign Co., Jan. 18, 1855; she was the daughter of Aquilla Bishop and grand-daughter of John Winn. One child by this union-William Aquilla, born June 27, 1860.
* January 2, 1826.
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Family record of Joseph Bayles: He was the son of David Bayles, and was born Dec. 20, 1799. He married Ann, second daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Arrow- smith, Jan. 12, 1826, in Champaign Co. He died in Lee Co., Iowa, Feb. 29, 1876. Ann died in the same place Jan. 11, 1862. They had seven children-Celenira, born Dec. 30, 1826 ; married Joseph Hixon Aug. 10, 1848. Sarah Ann, born Feb. 11, 1828 ; married James Micklewait March 7, 1852, all of Lee Co., Iowa. John M., born in Champaign Co. Oct. 10, 1829; married Sylvia Waterman, in Champaign Co., May 2, 1858; she died in Todd's Valley, Cal., March 10, 1859. David A., born in Champaign Co. May 27, 1831 ; married Sarah Mendenhall, in Lee Co., Iowa, May 3, 1853. Elizabeth, born in Champaign Co., June 11, 1836 ; married James W. Turner, in Glenwood, Iowa, Nov. 28, 1869. Mason, born in Champaign Co., Sept. 24, 1833 ; married Margaret Corkhill, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, June 23, 1859 ; she was a daughter of William Corkhill. Jesse Wise, born in Champaign Co. Sept. 23, 1838; married in California-name not known.
Family record of Mason Arrowsmith : He was the third son of Ezekiel and Eliz- abeth Arrowsmith. He married Margaret Rock, in Champaign Co., Oct. 25, 1832 ; he died April 9, 1880, at 7 o'clock A. M. Margaret was a daughter of Felix and Mary Rock; born Aug. 29, 1809; died in Champaign Co. June 6, 1836. Their children were-William R., born in Champaign Co. Sept. 29, 1833 ; he served as a private sol- dier in the great rebellion, being a member of the 45th Regiment O. V. I .; was taken prisoner at Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 15, 1863; was taken to Crews Prison, Richmond, then to Belle Isle, and on the 4th day of March, 1864, was taken to Andersonville Prison, where he died April 27, 1864. Mary, born Dec. 15, 1834; married Elijah Hanna in Champaign Co. March 25, 1862. Mason, the subject of this record ; married for his second wife Mary Pool, in Shelby Co., Ohio, May 21, 1840; she was a daughter of George and Mercy Pool; born Sept. 17, 1815; their children were Holly, born in Champaign Co. July 20, 1841 ; married V. Leonora Crutcher July 18, 1867. Marga- ret, born in Champaign Co. Aug. 15, 1845 ; married Aaron Aten Oct. 6, 1870. George Pool, born in Champaign Co. July 19, 1849 ; married Mrs. Mary Kizer March 6, 1878. Minerva and Maria (twins) were born June 15, 1853; Minerva died July 18, 1853, aged 33 days ; Maria died July 20, 1853, aged 35 days. '
Family record of Miller Arrowsmith : He was the fourth son of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Arrowsmith. He married Celinda Caraway in Champaign Co. July 1, 1832 ; she was born April 22, 1813; died in Defiance Co., Ohio, Aug. 10, 1840. Names of their children-John C., born April 22, 1833; married Mary A. Evans Dec. 12, 1861 ; died in Defiance Co. March 22, 1864. Warren, born in Defiance Co. Nov. 28, 1838; died in Champaign Co. July 31, 1842. Emily Marilla, born in Defiance Co. Jan. 31, 1840 ; married Alfred Ridenour.
Family record of Jesse Haller, son of John and Mary Haller : Born March 21, 1805 ; married Cassandra, third daughter of Ezekiel and Elizabeth Arrowsmith, Dec. 22, 1830. Their children were William M., born Sept. 30, 1831 ; married Amanda Price in Defiance Co. July 4. 1858. Amanda L., born Sept. 22, 1834; died in Defi- ance Co. Sept. 22, 1846. Mary E., born Dec. 23, 1836; married Frank Horton in Defiance Co. March 6, 1856.
Family record of William K. Arrowsmith, sixth son of Ezekiel and Elizabeth : He married Jemima McCoy ; date of birth and death not known. Their children were Samuel, born in Champaign Co. Aug. 1, 1841; died in Bement, Ill. Sarah, born in the same county June 16, 1842; married Benton McGill in Bement, Ill., Dec. 12, 1875. Elizabeth, born in same county May 3, 1844; married Seymore Yoakum ; died in Bement, Ill., Jan. 4, 1877. John W., born in the same county Feb. 5, 1847 ; no further record given.
Family record of John Wesley and Harriet (Caraway) Arrowsmith : He was the eldest son of Wesley and Susannah. Names of their children-Charles Wesley, Martha Jane, Sarah E., Susannah ; dates of births not known.
Family record of James Emery and Mary Jane (Arrowsmith) Emery : They were married in Champaign Co. Oct. 14, 1869. He was born in Chester Co., Penn.,
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March 1, 1818; she was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, July 8, 1826. No further record known.
Family record of Miller P. and Elizabeth (Vance) Arrowsmith : He is the second son of Wesley and Susannah Arrowsmith. She was born Sept. 24, 1835, being the eldest daughter of David C. and Nancy Vance. They were married May 22, 1860. Names and births of their children-Charles Elmer, born Sept. 28, 1862; William Grant, born Aug. 7, 1864 ; Ida May, born Jan. 1, 1867 ; Emma Jane, born March 29, 1868; Anna Maud, born Dec. 13, 1871; Mary Elizabeth, born Feb. 18, 1874, died June 22, 1875, was interred in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana, Ohio.
Family record of Samuel J. and Sarah Elizabeth ( Arrowsmith) Mccullough : She is the youngest daughter of Wesley and Susannah Arrowsmith. Samuel J. was born in Pennsylvania Feb. 3, 1841. They were married in Champaign Co. Dec. 7, 1869. Names and births of their children-Mary Elizabeth, born March 10, 1871; Anna Bell, born Jan. 26, 1874; Frances Charlotte, born March 6, 1876 ; Amanda Jane, born June 6, 1878.
Family record of Isaac Irvin Arrowsmith, youngest son of Wesley and Susannah Arrowsmith : He married Amanda J. Powell, in Champaign Co., Nov. 3, 1868. She was born Oct. 16, 1848, being the second daughter of James D. and Minerva Hill Powell.
Family record of Elijah J. Hanna : He married Emily Jane Haller Aug. 10, 1851. She was a daughter of William and Sarah Haller. On the 3d day of July, 1861, the angel of death called her away. Names and births of their children-Sarah Jane, born Jan. 19, 1853, died April 5, 1859 ; William Lewis, born Oct. 25, 1856 ; John Fletcher, born March 20, 1860, died April 5, 1867. E. J. Hanna married, for his second wife, Mary Arrowsmith March 25, 1862. She was a daughter of Mason and Mary P. Arrowsmith. Names and births of their children-Charles Simmons, born Jan 31, 1863; Frank Mitchell, born Feb. 13, 1866 ; Edgar Victor, born Jan. 7, 1868 ; Laura L., born Dec. 7, 1876. All of these children born in Champaign Co., Ohio.
Family record of Holly Arrowsmith : Son of Mason and Mary P. He married Vatura Leonora Crutcher, July 18, 1867. She is a daughter of Nathan and Diadama Crutcher, born Jan. 28, 1848. Names and births of their children-Mary May, born May 3, 1868 ; Addie Estelle, born Nov. 4, 1869; William Nathan, born May 15, 1872-all born in Champaign Co.
Family record of Aaron Aten, who was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, May 24, 1839. He married Margaret, daughter of Mason and Mary P. Arrowsmith, in Champaign Co., Oct. 6, 1870. Names and births of their children-Samuel Sedgwick, born in Nevada, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1871; Ruth, born Aug. 17, 1879.
Family record of George P. Arrowsmith : He is the second son of Mason and Mary P. He married Mrs. Mary Kizer, whose maiden name was Austin. She was born May 2, 1855. Names and births of their children-Walter, born May 22, 1879 ; infant daughter, born Sept. 12, 1880.
Family record of Levi and Calista P. (Arrowsmith) Stuart: She was the sec- ond daughter of John and Lucy R. Arrowsmith. They were married near Glasgow, Iowa, Oct. 25, 1855. She died July 23, 1867. Names and births of their children- Lucy Elizabeth, born Sept. 29, 1856, married .James Phillips, near Glasgow, Iowa ; Mary Amelia, born April 29, 1858; Victoria Jane, date of birth not known; John R., date of birth not known ; F. Estelle, date of birth not known; died near Glasgow, Iowa.
Family record of Charles T. Patterson : He married F. Ann Arrowsmith in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, May, 1871. She is the third daughter of John and Lucy R. Arrow- smith. Names and births of their children-Laura Almeda, born in Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1874.
Family record of William Mayse : He was born June 15, 1836; married Sarah Ann Haller, daughter of William and Jane Haller, in Kingston, Champaign Co., Sept. 27, 1866. Mr. Mayse was appointed as a Clerk in the Pension Office at Washington
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City, D. C., July 1, 1865, which position he holds at present. Names and births of their children-Lizzie M., born in Washington City, D. C., Nov. 28, 1867.
Family record of Elisha Harbour : Is a son of Joel and Sarah Harbour; was born in Patrick Co., Va., May 3, 1782; married Catharine Arrowsmith, in Champaign Co., March 1, 1804. She was a daughter of Samuel and Mary Arrowsmith. She died in Champaign Co., Dec. 9, 1862. He died near Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 26, 1867. Names and births of their children-Elizabeth, born Jan 28, 1805; she mar- ried James Wilson, who is now dead. Richard, born May 30, 1806; died from the effects of a burn, Oct. 17, 1810. Joel, born Nov. 22, 1807 ; married Martha Church ; died in Davis Co., Iowa, from the effects of a limb falling on him, Aug. 25, 1859. Maria, born Nov. 2, 1809 ; married James Hill. Exeoney, born Oct. 10, 1811; married Samuel McGinas; died Nov. 7, 1854, Cyrus, born May 19, 1813, and died Sept. 9, 1835 ; William, born Oct. 1, 1815, married Elizabeth Berry; Sarah, born Aug. 8, 1819, married Hamilton Pence ; Ezekiel A., born June 28, 1821, married Nancy Jane Kirkpatrick-dead-date not known; Elijah, born Aug. 18, 1823, mar- ried Frances Ann Waller ; Elisha, born Aug. 18, 1823, married-name not known- died in Indiana, April 15, 1855 ; Ann, born Aug. 23, 1825, and died Jan. 14, 1840 ; Mary, born March 14, 1828, married a Mr. Cuner. Mr. Harbour was married twice, his second wife being Mrs. Elizabeth Kirkpatrick. No further record is known.
Family record of William Harbour, son of Joel and Sarah : He was born Jan. 28, 1785 ; married Ann, daughter of Samuel and Mary Arrowsmith, in Ross Co., Ohio, October, 1806; she was born in Champaign Co., Oct. 17, 1788, and died in Champaign Co., Nov. 9, 1833; William died in Champaign Co., May 26, 1856. Names and births of their children-Sarah, born Oct. 18, 1807 ; married William L. McGinness, Feb. 8, 1831; died in Bement, Ill., Oct. 11, 1875. Elizabeth, born March 9, 1809; dead-date not known. Samuel, born April 15, 1811; married his first wife in Illinois; dead-date of marriage and death not known; second wife, Miss Fuston-date not known. Penninah, born May 23, 1813 ; married James Neer-date not known ; she died September, 1880. Abner, born May 4, 1815 ; married, first wife dead; name, date of marriage and death not known ; married his second wife in Iowa, name and date not known. Mary, born Feb. 24, 1817; married Robert McCoy, Octo- ber, 1839 ; died in March, 1880. Hannah, born Sept. 10, 1820; married Lewis Stew- art. Rachel, born July 31, 1824 ; married Andrew Hanna; he died May 20, 1874. William, the subject of this record, married his second wife, Mrs. Mary Stewart, (maiden name Miller) ; she was born February, 1798; their children were Jane Ann, born April 6, 1836 ; married John Joseph Shriver. William, born April 29, 1837 ; married Mary E. Sweet. Amanda Louisa, born April 14, 1840. All born in Champaign County.
Family record of Henry Anno, who was born Oct. 28, 1775: Married Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Mary Arrowsmith, Jan. 8, 1798 ; she was born Aug. 28, 1777. Names and births of their children-Thomas, born in Mason Co., Ky., Dec. 4, 1798 ; married Sarah Bunn Feb. 2, 1824. Richard, born Oct. 18, 1799. Nancy, born Oct. 18, 1799. Richard and Nancy were twins.
Family record of Thomas Anno, son of Henry and Elizabeth : He married Sarah Bunn. Names and births of their children-Henry, Jr., born Aug. 14, 1824 ; married Mary Sutton Sept. 14, 1846 ; he died in the hospital at Vicksburg, Miss., Sept. 26, 1863. Elizabeth, born Aug. 26, 1826; married Horatio Lation, Sept. 21, 1849. Mary, born Sept. 27, 1828 ; married Hiram Austin Aug. 16, 1847. John, born Oct. 7, 1830 ; married Laura Ann Bartram Jan. 29, 1857; he fell a victim to rebel bullets near Atlanta, Ga., July 19, 1864. Nancy, born Oct. 13, 1832; married Levi John- son Aug. 6, 1864. Nelson, born March 16, 1835; Levi S., born Dec. 31, 1837 ; married Nancy Ann Hopkins Sept. 16, 1854.
Family record of Samuel Arrowsmith, Jr., son of Samuel and Mary : Born Aug. 6, 1779; married Elizabeth, daughter of John Ritter; he died Jan. 3, 1843, in McLean Co., Ill. Names and births of their children-John Wesley, born Oct. 31, 1805 ; Hannah, born Aug. 22, 1807, died March 9, 1833; Elijah, born Aug. 22,
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1809, died Sept. 25, 1809; Elijah B., born Aug. 26, 1810, died Oct. 20, 1810 ; Eze- kiel, born Oct. 31, 1811; Sarah, born Oct. 22, 1813, died Dec. 15, 1815; Henry R., born Jan. 10, 1815; Elenor B., born April 16, 1818; Margaret A., born Feb. 24, 1820 ; Eliza J., born Feb. 6, 1823, died June 25, 1864 ; Mary A. R., born March 28, 1828 ; married Thompson; died Aug. 8, 1860.
Samuel Arrowsmith, father of Ezekiel and son of Samuel and Elizabeth, was born Dec. 28, 1743 ; married Mary Millard. Samuel Arrowsmith, Sr., came from England about 1740 ; married Elizabeth Fishpaw, in Maryland, where he died in 1742.
We are able to trace the Kenton side of the Arrowsmith family back to 1701. Mark Kenton, Sr., was born in Ireland March 21, 1701, died March 16, 1783, in Pennylvania. William Kenton, Sr., father of Elizabeth Arrowsmith, was born Sept. 20, 1837 ; married Mary Cleland, in Virginia, Dec. 15, 1763, died in this county May 21, 1822 ; she died in Mercer Co., Ky., April 14, 1788. Benjamin was a soldier in the Revolution ; died in Philadelphia. Mark, Jr., was born Nov. 26, 1749; died Aug. 10, 1785. Simon was born April 3, 1752 or 1753, died in Logan County April 30, 1836 ; John, the youngest brother, died in Mercer Co. Ky.
Family record of William and Mary (Cleland) Kenton : Their children were Phil- lip C., born Dec. 5, 1765, died in Kentucky Nov. 2, 1855. William, born Dec. 7, 1767, died in 1773. Thomas, born Aug. 23, 1770, died in this county Nov. 10, 1851. Jane, born Jan. 21, 1773, died in Champaign County June 12, 1812. Mary, born July 22, 1776, died in this county Oct. 12, 1815. Elizabeth, born March 26, 1778 ; mar- ried Ezekiel Arrowsmith, in Kentucky, April 6, 1797, died April 19, 1867. Sarah, born Jan. 30, 1781, died February, 1796. William, born March 26, 1785, died Oct. 6, 1823. Mark, born Dec. 25, 1787, died May 6, 1851.
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