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ARSASUS W. KIBBEY (deceased), one of the oldest and most estcemed pioneers of Washington Township, was born in Deerfield, Warren Co., Ohio, May 9, 1803. He is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Kibbey. 'His father, a native of England, emigrated to the United States when eighteen years old. He went to Deerfield, War- ren County, in 1803, and died there in 1806. Our subject's mother was a native of London, N. J., and died July 5, 1865, aged nearly eighty-two years. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood on a farm, and was married April 14, 1830, to Abi- gail Sewell, daughter of John and Priscilla Sewell. Mrs. Kibbey, a native of Vernon Township, was born December 18, 1809. They had eight children, of whom six are living-Joseph A., born August 11, 1834; Oliver S., born May 1, 1840; John L., born April 13, 1844 ; Arsasus, born January 2, 1847 ; Ambrose G., born November 23, 1851, and Garner, the other twin, died the day of his birth ; and Casander A., born February 29, 1832, and died September 1, 1850. In 1851, Mr. Kibbey removed , to the farm where he died. July 4, 1867, he was stricken with paralysis, from which he suffered intolerably to the day of his death, which occurred January 10, 1879. Mr. Kibbey was a man of benevolent traits, religious principles and high moral character. For sixty years he was a member and an earnest worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church. By his uprightly religions life he has left his "footprints in the sands of time," and an example worthy of imitation.
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HENRY LAZENBY, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, was born in Bedford County, Va., July 21, 1803. He is the eldest son of Joshua and Ruth Lazenby, who removed to Highland County, Ohio, in 1816, and to Clinton County in 1818. Mr. Lazenby was reared to manhood on a farm, and acquired his education in the district schools of his neighborhood. In 1825, he returned to Lynchburg, Va., and was Superintendent of Samuel Miller's tobacco factory for seven years. He was engaged in buying and selling tobacco till August, 1839, when he embarked on a voyage to Europe to superintend for Mr. Miller the sale of cargoes of tobacco in London and Liverpool, with head- quarters at London, England ; also acted in same capacity in Antwerp, Belgium. In the latter part of 1839, in company with Isaac Deck, he visited many prominent places on the continent, going from Antwerp to Elzone, Prussia; returned down the River Rhine, and visited the cities of Mayence, Frankfort, Rotterdam and other places, thence to Amsterdam, thence by steamship to Hamburg. He remained at Hamburg some days. While here he visited Altoona, Denmark, it being the commercial city of Prussia. On his return to England, he visited " Bremen ; " he passed into Holland by " Amersfoort," and again visited Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels, at the latter port re- maining two weeks. He then passed through Ghent to Ostend, where he embarked for London, England. He returned to America in April, 1840. He dealt in tobacco in Lynchburg, Va., two years, and went to New York City, where he was engaged in the 1 tobacco commission business with Henry Ludlam, from 1847 to 1851. He went to New Orleans, and was employed in the same business more or less up to 1861. June,
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1862, he made his second trip to Europe. This time he spent four years there in the same pursuits. IIe lived in London two years, and one year (1864) in Paris, France. In this European tour he included England, Wales, Scotland, France, Switzerland and the Hebrides Islands. He returned to the United States in 1866, arriving in New York on June the 7th. Since that time he has lived in Clinton County, except a year or two spent in Lynchburg, Va. Mr. Lazenby ventured in life with very limited means, but by his good business management and diligence in business, he has achieved an honor- able fortune. He is a gentleman of a well-cultured mind, genial disposition and high social character, and of great public enterprise. He owns 400 acres of very valuable land in Washington Township, besides city property in Lynchburg, Va., lands in Jas- per County, Mo., and other valuable possessions.
REZIN LAZENBY, farmer, P. O. Cuba, an old and worthy pioneer of Clinton County, was born in Highland County, Ohio, January 22, 1817. He is a son of Joshua and Ruth (Guthry), natives of Montgomery County, Md., and Bedford County, Va. The former was born September 11, 1775, and the latter April, 1781. They were married in Virginia, and emigrated to Highland County October of 1816. In April, 1818, they removed to Washington Township, Clinton County, where Mr. Laz- enby became a large land-owner, being at the time of his death the possessor of 420 acres of fine land, besides a farm of 160 acres in Randolph County, Ind Mr. Lazenby was a man of prominence in his township, and aided very much in its public improve- ments. His death took place January 13, 1867, and Mrs. Lazenby died February 13, 1868. Our subject, the seventh child of his father, was reared to manhood on a farm, and received his training in the common schools. His marriage occurred October 12, 1843, to Jerusha Kibbey, a daughter of Ephraim and Nancy Kibbey. Mrs. Lazenby was born in Clarksville April 3, 1822. Of five children, three were left to bless this union, viz., Virginia A., born December 24, 1849 ; Laura L., born September 5, 1853, wife of Frank M. Moon ; and Rezin J., born September 11, 1856, married Arabella Smith. John E., his eldest son, was born July 15, 1845. He was a member of Com- pany E, Eighty-eighth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died at the Sanitary Hospital, Columbus, March 7, 1864, having served nearly one year; Henry C., born June 14, 1847, and died May 20, 1849. Mr. Lazenby owns a tract of 400 acres of well-improved land ; of this, 120 acres is a part of the original homestead. Mr. Laz- enby is considered one of the best farmers in Washington Township, and is a man of more than ordinary enterprise. He and wife are members of the Christian Church. He is associated with the Masonic fraternity, and in politics is a Republican. Mr. Lazenby's grandfather, Robert Lazenby, served as a teamster in the Revolutionary army, and Mr. Lazenby has in his possession the gun he carried.
ALEXANDER LIEURANCE, farmer, P. O. Morrisville, a prominent citizen of this township, was born in Ashe County, N. C., June 16, 1816. His father, Peter Lieurance, Jr., also a native of Ashe County, was born January 9, 1795 ; his mother, Hannah Philips, was born November 4, 1794. They were married in North Carolina, and came to Clinton County in November, 1816, making the entire trip on horseback. They settled near Cuba, and, in 1824, Mr. Lieurance bought 100 acres of land and lo- cated. He died November 9, 1829, and Mrs. L. died January 15, 1873. Our sub- ject spent most of his early life in assisting his father in elearing up a farm. Mr. Lieurance has, by earnest and untiring industry, accumulated valuable property. He is now the possessor of 189 acres of excellent land, and is by occupation a farmer and stock-raiser. He is engaged, as a special pursuit, in rearing Poland-China hogs and fine horses, and is one of the most enterprising men of Washington Township. His mar- riage occurred June 16, 1836, with Mrs. Sallie A. Morris, widow of William Morris, and a daughter of Eldridge and Sallie A. (Burnett) Bales. Mrs. Lieurance, a native of North Carolina, was born February 10, 1807. Of their six children, four are living, viz .: Amos W., Wyatt H., Emily F. (wife of J. M. Whinery) and Jemima F. (wife of Riley Pond). Alma (deceased) was the wife of Rev. Edward McHugh, and Peter died aged eleven years. Mrs. Lieurance had two sons by her former husband-John W. and Avery P. Morris. They were both patriots in the late rebellion. Mr. and
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Mrs. Lieurance are consistent members of the Regular Baptist Church. In politics, Mr. L. entertains Republican views. He is a man of hospitality, good social qualities, and is eminently respected.
AVERY P. LIEURANCE, farmer, P. O. Morrisville, son of William and Mary (Hall) Lieurance, was born in Greene Township January 25, 1848. He was reared to manhood on a farm and enjoyed only the limited advantages of the common schools. When of age, he engaged with Amos W. Licurance, near Morrisville, and worked for him eleven years, till January, 1874, when he had saved $1,000. Then he, in partner- ship with his brother, David Licurance, bought cighty-five acres of land. He now owns sixty-five acres of land, which is well improved. When Mr. Licurance was twelve years old, his father died, thus throwing him upon his own resources. By perseverance and industry, he has made a success of his " thus-far spent life," and has acquired a good competency. January 8, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Cordelia M. Hunt, daughter of Jacob and Eliza Hunt. Mrs. L. was born in Washington Township November, 1854. They have two children-Rhewa D., born June 26, 1875, and Ettie L., born January 16, 1879. Mr. Lieurance is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Politically, he is a Republican.
WILLIAM M. MANN, farmer, P. O. Cuba, is a member of the Board of In- firmary Directors, and was born in Clark Township October 24, 1828. His father, George Mann, was born in Nicholas County, Ky., May 9, 1797. His parents, Jacob and Catharine (McDaniel) Mann, were natives of Shenandoah County, Va., and Pitt- · sylvania County, Va., respectively, and came to Clinton County in 1810, where they both died; the former October, 1840, and the latter February 8, 1837. Mr. George Mann is the oldest of eight children, three sons and five daughters, and two sons and three daughters are living. Mr. Mann was married, May 29, 1826, to Miss Eleanor Mount, who bore him two children-our subject and Eliza J , who was born December 27, 1826. Mrs. Mann was born in North Carolina in 1794, and died in 1851. Will- iam, the subject of this sketch, was rearcd on a farm, and educated in the common schools. October 15, 1850, he was united in matrimonial relations with Miss Margaret E. Hutsonpillar. Mrs. Mann is a daughter of John and Mattie Hutsonpillar. She was born near Bedford, Highland County, August 28, 1829. Mr. Mann is the owner of a good farm of sixty-five acres adjoining 141 acres belonging to his father. It is or- namented with a handsome frame residence, erected in 1879, at a cost of $1,800. In 1863, Mr. Mann was elected to the Board of Infirmary Directors, and served two terms. IIc was again elected in 1876, and re-elected in 1881. Mr. Mann has displayed him- self by the use of his good judgment in the performance of his duties, a useful and highly creditable member of that body. Mr. Mann and wife are consistent members of the Christian Church, as also his father, who resides with him, and who is now in the eighty-fifth year of his age, and bids fair to spend a few more years herc.
SAMUEL McCRAY, miller, Cuba, is a son of Armstrong and Jane (Urton) Mc- Cray. He was born in Washington, Township,. Warren County, June 2, 1839. His father was born October, 1801, and his mother in June of the same year. They went to Warren County with their parents when young. Mr. McCray was killed by a team running away, December 28, 1849. Mrs. McCray departed this life in August, 1851. Our subject is the second son and fourth child of a family of five children. He was reared on a farm till fourteen, when' he commenced an apprenticeship at the miller's trade, and served four years. In October, 1875, he bought the Cuba Mills, and has since operated them. He was married October, 1861, to Mary E. Osborn, daughter of William and Hannah Osborn. Mrs. McCray died September, 1862, leaving one child- Emily, also deceased. Mr. McCray remarried, October 4, 1868, to Samantha A. Wright, a daughter of John M. and Penelope Wright. Mrs. McCray was born in Marion Township September, 1844. One son and daughter were added to bless this union- Orville and Nellie. , Mr. McCray is identified with the I. O. O. F. and Wilmington Encampment. Mr. McCray is a successful man and respected citizen.
GEORGE R. MITCHELL, farmer, is a prominent stock-raiser and grain- dealer of Clinton County; was born in Washington Township, Clinton County,
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Ohio. Ile is a son of John and Mary (Sanderson) Mitchell, who were natives of Ten- nessee. They came to this county as pioneers, and were largely useful in the principal improvements of-Washington Township. Mr. Mitchell departed this life July 22, 1852, and Mrs. Mitchell on the 24th of the same month. Our subject is next to the young- est child of his father's family. He was reared on a farm, and for his first wife he married Miss Malinda Brown, daughter of Harrison and Mary Brown, and a na- tive of Clark Township. Her death occurred October 25, 1859, leaving one child- Isadora B., born October 22, 1859. Mr. Mitchell again married November 21, 1861, to Miss Mary Clevenger, sister to Peter Clevenger, Esq. Mrs. Mitchell was born near Cuba, April 2, 1837. Their four children are as follows : John E., born January 20, 1864; Jennie M., born June 8, 1867 ; Frank E., born July 17, 1870, and Herwan H., born February 3, 1878. For the last six years, Mr. Mitchell has been engaged in buying and shipping grain, doing a very extensive business. Since 1870, he has bought and shipped live stock so extensively, that he now ranks with the leading stock-shippers of Clinton County. In 1870, he located on his present farm, which is one of the best improved in Washington Township. He owns 170 acres, and raises stock to a large extent. Mr. Mitchell is identified with the I. O. O. F., and in politics with the Demo- cratic party. He was chosen Trustee two terms, and filled the office of Township Treasurer for sixteen years. Mr. Mitchell is a gentleman of fine social and business traits, and of abounding enterprise.
FRANCIS F. MITCHELL, farmer, P. O. Cuba, the third son of John and Mary Mitchell, was born in Washington Township, November 29, 1835. He was mar- ried November 29, 1855, to Miss Jane Brown, daughter of Alexander and Malinda Brown. Mrs. Mitchell was born in this township May 10, 1837. She was reared and educated in the home of her nativity. Mr. Mitchell settled on this farm March 8, 1857, where he has since resided, cugaged in farming and rearing live stock. He makes a special pursuit in rearing Poland-China hogs. He is a successful agriculturist and stock. raiser. His farm contains 103 acres of land, and is fairly improved. He and wife are members of the Universalist Church, and also of the Grange enterprise. Mr. Mitchell has been a prominent member in this organization, and has filled various im- portant offices. He was a member of the Board of Township Trustees two terms, and School Director six years. Politically, he is a Republican.
WILLIAM R. MOON, farmer, P. O. Cuba, one of the most honored and respected pioneers of Clinton County, is the person whose name graces the head of this sketch. He was born in Sevier County, Tenn., May 1, 1804. His parents, Samuel and Martha Moon, were members of the band of " Moon colonists " who came to Clark Township in 1809. The young nowadays can faintly imagine a "true picture of pioneer life and labors," when the father of our venerable and worthy subject would be compelled to go to Lynchburg for hands to help on important occasions, such as "log. hollings " and " house-raisings." As help was very scarce the neighbors would join to. gether and go en masse from one harvest field to another, till the whole neighborhood was completed, and it sometimes took twenty-one days to make the rounds. Mr. Moon soon grew to the sturdy days of manhood, and it fell to his lot to assist his father in clearing a farm, and in this he exercised no little energy. In 1835, Mr. Moon pur- chased a farm of 100 acres of his present farm, which was then all woods. He cleared a site for a house and erected a log structure, 18x22 feet in size, for a home. Mr. Moon, with his sons, cleared a good portion of the land, and now owns a well-developed farm of 122 acres. Mr. Moon was married January 29, 1829, to Emily U. Roberts ; Mrs. Moon is a daughter of Moses and Anna (Brannaman) Roberts. She was born in Knox County, Tenn., April 12, 1810. Five children were born to bless their union -Martin H., John R., Servetus T., Sarah E. (wife of E. G. Ford, of Dayton), and Thomas E. Mr. and Mrs. Moon are members of the Universalist Church. Mr. Moon has been connected with the I. O. O. F. for over forty years. In politics he is a Republican ; formerly an advocate of Whig policies. Mr. Moon's grandfather, Joseph Moon, died, aged nearly 100 years, and had at his death 445 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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JOHN ROBERTS MOON, farmer, P. O. Cuba, a member of the Board of County Commissioners and son of William R. and Emily U. Moon, was born near Mar. tinsville September 27, 1830. Mr. Moon was reared principally in Washington Town- ship, and was educated in the commnon district schools. At the age of nineteen, he was placed in charge of his father's saw-mill and continued in that position till 1856 . and resumed the occupation of farming, which he followed till February, 1866, when he, in company with his brother, S. T. Moon, engaged in the mercantile trade in Cuba the style of their firm, Moon Bros. In October, 1868, Mr. Moon was compelled to re- tire from the business on account of ill-health. He returned to farming; which he has sinee carried on. In October, 1877, he was elected to the Board of County Commis- sioners, and re-cleeted in October, 1880. Mr. Moon has displayed much good judg- ment and ability in this relation, and has performed the duties of the office to the high- est publio satisfaction. In 1867, he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and served one term. He also filled the office of Treasurer and Clerk of his township. December 11, 1851, he was joined in the bond of marriage with Miss Eliza M., daughter of Elijah D. and Winnifred C. King. Mrs. Moon was born in Clark Township October 13, 1835. Of two children added this union ; one, William H., is living. Mr. Moon has one adopted daughter-Jennie (Cast). She was born March 22, 1862. Mr. Moon and wife are members of the Universalist Church. Mr. Moon is identified with the I. O. O. F. society as ,Treasurer. He owns a farm of 132 acres, well improved and cultivated. Mr. Moon is a man of the people, and well deserves the honorable positions to which he has been chosen.
WILLIAM H. MOON, farmer, P. O. Cuba, son of John R. and Eliza Moon, was born in this township June 8, 1853. He was reared on a farm till about eighteen, when he engaged in the profession of teaching, which he followed with success for four years in Vernon and Wayne Townships. In 1875, he went into the mercantile busi - ness with S. T. Moon, and continued in its pursuits till July, 1881, when he resumed farming. Mr. Moon was married September 18, 1873, to Miss Sarah Berlin, who was born in Washington Township September 9, 1850. Mr. Moon is connected with the I. O. O. F. society, and in polities is Republican.
SERVETUS T. MOON, Postmaster and merchant, Cuba, one of the most prom- inent merchants in Clinton County, is located at Cuba. He was born in Clark Town- ship August 8, 1834. When quite young, his parents, William R. and Emily U. Moon removed to Washington Township, where he was reared to manhood. When of age, he superintended his father's grist-mill, in which he had an interest. He was engaged in the milling business until 1863, when he embarked in the mercantile busi- ness in Cuba, and has ever since been extensively engaged in that department of busi- ness. He carries a stock of goods, consisting of general merchandise, to the amount of from $5,000 to $9,000. In 1872, his annual sales aggregated $18,000, which were the most extensive sales in Clinton County. He has also run branch stores in Wilming- ton, Martinsville and Jeffersonville, Fayette County. In 1866, Mr. Moon was appointed Postmaster at Cuba, and has since filled that office. ' He is a man of genial character, worthy enterprise and sterling business qualities, and as a merchant he has been one of the most successful in Clinton County. August 3, 1854, Mr. Moon was joined in mar- riage with Miss Nancy Mitchell, daughter of Samuel Mitchell, an old pioneer of Wash- ington Township. Mrs. Moon died June 1, 1873, and left three children, viz., Eras- tus E., Orlando C. and Larkin. Mr. Moon celebrated his second marriage February. 10, 1874, with Mrs. Sallie A. Moon, widow of Maranda Moon, and daughter of Jacob P. T. and Margaret Miller. Mrs. Moon was born in Hamilton County, June 15, 1842. One daughter was given to bless this union-Elsie Maud. Mrs. Moon is con- nected with the Universalist Church. Mr. Moon is associated with the I. O. O. F. society. In politics, he is a Republican. He owns 103 acres of excellently improved land adjoining Cuba, with an elegant $2,500 frame residence. He also owns a large store building ereeted in 1871 at an expense of $2,000.
ERASTUS E. MOON, son of S. T. Moon, was born in Washington Township September 30, 1855. He was reared in his father's store, and was educated in the
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Normal School of Lebanon, Ohio ; he also took a course in Bookman's College, Akron, Ohio. In March, 1881, he went to Jeffersonville, Fayette Co., Ohio, and took charge of a branch store established by his father. March 24, 1881, he was married to Miss Carrie Babb, a daughter of Sampson Babb, of Wilmington, Ohio.
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ORLANDO C. MOON, merchant, Cuba, son of S. T. and Nancy Moon, was born in Cuba March 22, 1858. He was reared in his birthplace, and received his edu- cation in the schools of that place. In March, 1881, he became a partner with his father, and is still a member of that firm. For three years previous to joining his father in business, he was engaged in teaching, in which he was very successful. March 24, 1881, Mr. Moon was married to Miss Clara E. Bates, daughter of Willard and Eliza Bates. Mrs. Moon, also a native of Washington Township, was born May 15, 1863. Mr. Moon is associated as a member with I. O. O. F. fraternity. He is a young man - of good business abilities, and promises to be a successful man.
PLEASANT MOON, farmer, P. O. Cuba, was born in Clark Township, May 20, 1819. His parents, Joseph and Rachel (Hockett) Moon, were members of the, Moon Colony that settled in Clark Township in 1809. Mr. Moon was reared in the wilder- ness of his native place, and for an education he had the advantage of "backwoods" schools. Mr. Moon was united in matrimony to Miss Huldah Pike, a native of Highland County and a daughter of William and Lucy (Butler) Pike. She was born June 16, 1817. Twelve sons and four daughters were the fruits of this union. Four sons and four daughters are living, viz., Lucy, born February 12, 1840 ; Parker, born March 31, 1842, married Mary E. Green ; Rachel, born November 15, 1844, wife of Henry Long; Sarah E., born April 14, 1846, wife of Theodore Wright; Mary A., born January 26, 1848, wife of Zachariah Waltz; Samuel, born September 26, 1850, married Lydia Brittle; James A., born March 3, 1854, and Lindley, born March 21, 1857. Daniel, Carey, Joseph P., William, Harvey, Stephen R., Elwood and Manary are deceased. Mrs. Moon died May 25, 1863, and April, 1868, Mr. Moon married for his second wife, Mrs. Susanna Boyd, widow of Samuel Boyd, and daughter of John and Jane Terrell. Mrs. Moon was born in Clinton County June 2, 1819. She has three children by her former husband, viz., Jane M., Sylvester W. and John T. Since 1859, Mr. Moon has been running Joseph R. Moon's farm. He and wife are mem- bers of the Friends Church. In politics, Mr. Moon is Republican. He is a good farmer and an esteemed citizen.
SILAS F. MORRIS, farmer, P. O. Martinsville, son of William and Defay Morris, was born in Greene Township, this county, April 24, 1828. At the age of twelve years, his parents removed to Lynchburg, Highland Co. He passed his early life on a farm, and received his training in the common schools. When of age, he engaged in the occupation of farming and has since followed its pursuits. In 1861, he removed to Richland County, Ill., and bought and shipped horses to St. Louis till the Spring of 1865, when he returned to this county. October 14, 1864, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Atkinson, daughter of John and Sarah Atkinson. Mrs. Morris was born in Logan County, Ohio, August 14, 1843. Two children were the fruits of this union-Edward C., born September 10, 1865 and Luella May, born November, 1872. Mr. Morris and wife are consistent members of the Christian Church. In politics, Mr. Morris is Republican. He owns a well-improved farm of one hundred and fifty-two acres. Agriculture and stock-raising constitute his business.
PIERSON J. RICHARDSON, farmer, P. O. Cuba, was born in Genesee County, N. Y., March 15, 1815. His father, James Richardson, was First Lieu- tenant in a New York infantry regiment, in the same command with Gen. W. S. Scott, in the war of 1812. His father, John Richardson, served from the beginning to the termination of the American Revolution. Toward the close of his military career, he filled the office of Orderly Sergeant. In 1818, our subject's parents removed to Cincinnati, then known as Fort Washington. His father was engaged in shipping on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers for twenty-nine years. He had a one-fourth inter- est in the boat Amazon, the second steamboat ever built in the Queen City. In 1847, Mr. Richardson removed to Newport, Ky., where he died in February, of 1847.
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