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A. L. NORTHROP, farmer, Sec. 13 ; P. O. New Madison.
C. W. M. OTWELL, M. D., physician, New Madison, Ohio ; was born in Williamsburg, Wayne Co., Ind., March 4, 1837, the day Martin Van Buren was inaugurated President of the United States ; he is a son of Curtis Otwell, M. D., whose biography appears in this work ; when 15 years of age, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware ; after a four years' course there, he commenced the study of medicine in his father's office in Greenville ; three years later, he attended a course of lectures at the State University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and returned to Greenville a short time before the breaking-out of the rebellion. When the call was made for troops, he enlisted in the 11th O. V. I., as a private, but received almost immediate promotion in the medical department ; at the end of the three months' term he returned to Greenville, but soon enlisted again as a private, and was again promoted, this time to Hospital Steward, and continued such, although doing the work of Assistant Surgeon most of the time, until the expiration of his term, when he returned to Greenville ; his father and brother having gone into the service, he took charge of the office and practice of Otwell & Son ; he continued practicing at Greenville until July, 1867 ; he then began practice alone at Otwell's Mills ; in October of the following year he returned to New Madison, where he has since resided and enjoyed a large practice, and is now doing his share of business, having become a fixture and almost a necessity to the citi- zens of that vicinity. He was married July 14, 1867, to Sarah A. Hecker ; she was born in Pennsylvania Feb. 16, 1838 ; is the daughter of Jacob Hecker, of Neave Township, and was 12 years of age when her parents came to Darke Co .; being one of a large family, she studiously improved her mind and soon supported herself and helped support the family by teaching. They have three children- Luella, Jerold A. and Curtis W.
WILLIAM POLLY, retired farmer, Sec. 7 ; P. O. Hollandsburg, Ohio. An old resident of Harrison Township ; was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Jan. 15, 1807 ; son of William Polly, who came to Harrison Township in 1818, and settled a little
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south of where the son now resides ; remained on the place until his death, which occurred in 1846 or 1847 ; only two of his children became permanent residents of Darke County, viz .: William, who is the subject of this sketch, and an older brother. William was married July 13, 1829, to Miss Edee, daughter of Elihu Harland, a pioneer who settled just over the line in Indiana ; soon after their mar- riage he purchased the farm upon which he now resldes ; she died here Dec. 13, 1832, having borne him two children-Annie (now Mrs. J. Gift, of Union City, Ind.), and Betsy, deceased. March 22, 1835, he was again married, to Mary Immel, a native of Pennsylvania, who was born April 24, 1815 ; they are the parents of the following children, viz .: Elihu, who now resides about one-half mile south of his father, and is a substantial and respected citizen ; Catharine, now Mrs. A. J. Moore ; Henry V., who now resides near Union City, Ind .; Priscilla, deceased ; Joseph W., now a teacher in Portland, Ind .; Jacob B., now Superin- tendent of the Public School at Versailles ; James M. resides with his father and has charge of the farm ; Hannah, deceased, and Emma, now Mrs. James Down- ing, of Randolph Co., Ind. Mr. Polly came to Darke Co. when but 11 years of age, and has been a continuous resident of the same for upward of sixty years, and during all this time has been a contributer toward the improvement of the county materially, intellectually and morally ; both he and his wife have been consistent and active members of the Disciple Church from their youth, and each of their children are members of one branch of the Christian church ; his son-in- law, A. J. Moore and wife, reside in Sec. 8 ; he was born in Wayne Co., Ind., Dec. 16, 1831, and was married to Miss Catharine Polly Feb. 20, 1859 ; they are the parents of six children. Mr. Moore and wife are both worthy members of the Christian Church; he is one of the Deacons of the Church at Hollansburg. Thus it will be seen that Mr. Polly has raised a large family, all of whom, now living, are useful members of society. Although now in his 73d year, and having suffered the extirpation of his left eye last May, he is enjoying very good health, and is an intelligent, agreeable Christian gentleman, and a respected citizen.
DAVID PUTERBAUGHI, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. New Madison ; a son of Abraham Puterbaugh, an old settler of German Township ; the subject of this sketch was born in German Township Sept. 8, 1851 ; remained at home with his parents, receiving such education as the common-schools afforded, until Oct. 26, 1872. He was married to Margaret Mackey ; she was born in Jay Co., Ind, March 15, 1851 ; after his marriage, he rented a house and a part of his father's farm, where they remained until the spring of 1878 ; they then removed to the farm where they now live; they have four children, viz., Mary E., Martha J., George D. A. and Harvey C. Mr. Puterbaugh, though a young man, is a lifetime- resident of Darke Co., and will probably remain a resident of Butler Township.
DANIEL REIGLE (retired) ; P. O. New Madison ; was born in Berks Co., Penn., July 3, 1805 ; remained with his parents on a farm until of age, having almost no educational advantages ; when about 14 years old, he commenced to wagon from Hamburg to Philadelphia, Penn. ; when of age, he commenced for himself by hiring to a collier ; he soon became " boss collier," and continued in this business in different parts of Pennsylvania until 1831, when he removed to Bel- mont Co., Ohio, where he leased a piece of ground, and commenced raising tobacco ; in 1833, he removed to Fairfield Co .; here he purchased 55 acres of land, and resumed the culture of tobacco ; in 1839, he went to Adams Co., Ind., where he purchased 800 acres of land, but the country was so wild and backward about settling up that he could not content himself, and, leaving his land, he returned to Ohio ; in February, 1841, he purchased 164 acres of land in Butler Township, for $800, which he improved, and in 1868, sold for $10,000 ; in 1863, hc purchased 6 acres in New Madison, upon which he built, and removed there the following year, where he has since lived, enjoying in a quiet way the benefits of his quite large accumulations, all of which he came to by his own exertions, having, when he crossed the Ohio River (to use his own expression), "Thirty-five
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dollars in money, one wife, two guns and one dog." Mr. Reigle was commis- sioner of Darke Co. for two terms, being elected by ninety-four votes, and re-elected by over three hundred ; the County Infirmary was built during his commissioner- ship. He was married to Sarah Bitler, in Pennsylvania, in 1827 ; they had ten children, four of whom are living-Samuel B., Daniel, Catharine A. (now Mrs. Humbert), and Sarah A .; the names of the deceased are, George, Mary E., Rebecca A., Charles A., Solomon and Joseph W. S. Mrs. Reigle's death occurred in New Madison, June 28, 1872. His marriage with Mrs. Lydia A. Simpson-Burr was celebrated in Eaton, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1872 ; Lydia Simpson-Burr is the mother of two children-William S. (deceased), and Orlando, now living in Preble Co.
ALMIRA (LAWRENCE) ROBERTS, New Madison; widow of the late Samuel R. Roberts, whose decease occurred Oct. 28, 1874 ; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were born in Darke County-he Feb. 28, 1827, and she Dec. 19, 1827 ; their mar- riage was celebrated in Harrison Township Dec. 28, 1854, and soon after, they commenced housekeeping in the house in which the widow and family now live ; he owned an interest in the steam saw-mill, of which he in a few years became sole proprietor, and continued to own and operate until, a short time before his death, it took fire and was burned ; he being very sick at the time, the shock was too much for his weakened nerves, and he never recovered; Mr. Roberts was a quiet and substantial citizen, specially kind to his family, and won the esteem of all ; he left a family of three children-Eldora (now Mrs. Charles B. Whitley), Luanna and Jennie M. ; the two latter are still at home with their mother.
SOLOMON ROYER, farmer ; P. O. New Madison.
CLINTON RUSH, proprietor City Hotel and Livery Stable, New Madison ; was born in Harrison Township Oct. 30, 1831 ; he is a son of John Rush, who was one of the early settlers of Darke County ; Mr. Rush resided with his parents in Harrison Township until 1855, when he purchased a farm in Butler Township, where he lived the following four years; he then removed to Harrison Township; having purchased a part of the old homestead, he remained for nine years, then sold out and again purchased in Butler Township, where he resided six years, then removed to German Township, where he lived three years, when he purchased the City Hotel property, where he now lives, doing a very satisfactory business; Mr. Rush held the office of Justice of the Peace six years in Butler Township, and three years in Harrison ; he was married Feb. 22, 1855, to Rebecca J., daughter of Jolin Tittle, of Preble County ; they are the parents of four children-John F., Rachel A., Mary E. and Charles A., the second and last being deceased.
EMILY (LAWRENCE) SNODGRASS, New Madison ; daughter of Rile Lawrence, an old settler of Harrison Township, and widow of the late Joseph G. Snodgrass, who was born in Preble County March 7, 1830; she was born in Darke County July 6, 1835 ; they were married July 27, -, at the home of her parents in Harrison Township ; after living in Preble County about one year, they removed to New Madison, where she has lived ever since his decease, occurring here Dec. 6, 1877 ; immediately after coming to New Madison, Mr. Snodgrass engaged in a tannery, of which he soon became owner and proprietor, and thus became identi- fied with the business interests of the town, and was soon called upon to fill places of public trust, being elected Justice of the Peace and Mayor of the town, holding the latter office two successive terms, his decease occurring before the expiration of the last term ; he was the father of three children-Olive M., Mary M. and Eliza R., all of whom are now living with their widowed mother, he having left them in comfortable circumstances. Mr. Snodgrass was one of those who answered to the call of his country ; he enlisted in the 110th O. V. I., and was made Captain of Co. H, in which capacity he served until the final surrender; was in several engagements, once wounded and once taken prisoner, but was soon exchanged and returned to the command of his company ; after his return to private life, on account of a cancer, he was obliged to suffer the extirpation of his left eye-ball about six months previous to his death.
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ANDERSON SPENCER, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. New Madison.
L. B. STEPHENS, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 13; P. O. New Madison ; one of those who, although left alone in the world, has nevertheless become a substantial citizen ; was born in Connecticut Jan. 29, 1812 ; his father died when he was in his infancy, and his mother emigrated to Ohio when he was about 3 years of age, leaving him with his grandfather, where he remained until 15 years old ; he then struck out for himself, commencing by learning the comb-maker's trade, at which he afterward worked in New York City and Cincinnati, Ohio ; he came to New Madison in the fall of 1837, and commenced wagoning from here to Cincinnati ; he continued to wagon most of the time until the iron horse sup- planted him ; during this time, he also kept "public house " in New Madison one year ; he had been economical, and wisely invested his savings in a piece of land, and, when wagoning no longer paid, he removed to his farm, and has con- tinued farming ever since, owning different tracts of land, and of late giving con- siderable attention to stock-raising. Mr. Stephens now owns several houses and lots in New Madison, and 80 acres of land adjoining the corporation, upon which he now resides. He was married in Cincinnati to Amy Miles Oct. 6, 1833 ; they are the parents of five children, three of whom are now living, viz., William, Minerva, now Mrs. David Price, of Montgomery Co., and Alfred ; the two deceased are Augustus and George.
JESSE SWISHER, retired ; P. O. New Madison ; was born in Preble Co., Ohio, March 2, 1807 ; his father, William Swisher, was a native of Pennsylvania, but came to Preble Co. at an early day ; Jesse remained at home during his minority , having very little opportunity to attend school ; when about 23 years of age, he purchased a quarter-section of land in Prehle Co. Was united in mar- riage with Rachael Paddock June 2, 1831 ; she was also born in Preble Co .; they commenced life together on his farm, where they continued to reside until 1838 ; they removed to Union Co .. Ind., where he purchased a farm on the Whitewater ; here they remained about twelve years, then returned to Preble Co., Ohio, and purchased about 900 acres of land, and went into stock-raising on a large scale ; this he continued till 1867, when he sold out and removed to New Madison, and engaged in the dry-goods business, at the same time buying grain and hogs, which he continued until 1875, when he retired, his son, Robert Swisher, being his suc- cessor. Mr. Swisher, while a very active citizen, has also been a very quiet, unas- suming man, a good manager, and quite successful, whether as a farmer, stock- raiser, or merchant. Has raised a large family, and started each liberally, and is still in possession of abundant means for himself. Mr. and Mrs. Swisher are the parents of ten children, all of whom lived to grow to manhood and womanhood ; eight of them are still living, viz., Henry, Robert, William, Samuel, Minerva, now Mrs. McQuinney, of Preble Co .; Cyntha, now Mrs. George Scarce; Sarah E., now Mrs. Templeton, of Preble Co .; Samantha. now Mrs. L. R. Kelly, of Richmond, Ind., and Angeline, now Mrs. William Carney, of Shelby Co., Ind .; the names of the deceased are Annie (Swisher) MeQuinney and William.
ROBERT SWISHER, grain and stock-dealer, New Madison ; was born in Preble Co., Dec. 21, 1845 ; he came to New Madison when 23 years of age, and engaged in the dry-goods trade, also buying grain ; in 1877, he sold his interest in the dry-goods trade and has since devoted his entire attention to the grain and stock business. Mr. Swisher was married to Miranda Banks at the home of her mother in Richmond Ind., April 6, 1869. They have four children-Cora, Olive, Viola and Warren, the first being deceased. Mr. Swisher, although a young man, has already become one of the business men of New Madison.
J. H. THOMAS, dentist, New Madison ; the subject of this sketch is the son of J. H. Thomas, M. D., who was a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, and came from Oxford, Ohio, to Darke Co., in 1843, and practiced in this county most of the time for thirty-three years ; he was somewhat of a rover, but practiced at New Madison for fifteen successive years during his first resi-
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dence, and five years each at two other periods. His decease occurred at Palestine Oct. 25, 1876. J. H. was born in New Madison in 1851 ; he received the benefit of such educational advantages as the common-school afforded ; during his youth, he worked on a farm by the month in summer, and attended school in winter until 19 years of age, the last summer being spent in Michigan ; in the fall of 1870, he began to learn dentistry, at which he has been engaged ever since ; he has worked in Bradford Junction, Covington, Miami Co., Winchester, Ind., Galion. Decatur and Buchanan, Mich .; at some of these places he had an office, and at others worked for more experienced dentists, which has given him advantages enjoyed by but few dentists of his age ; he resumed dentistry in New Madison in 1877, first working by the piece for his uncle S. A. Thomas ; afterward bought his uncle out and located permanently ; after seven years of practice and diversified exper- ience, is gradually building up a good business ; unlike most young men operating in the country towns, he has experience in his work, as well as knowledge of material, and where to get his supplies so as to secure the best at the lowest pos- sible price ; he is thus prepared to do first-class work at prices which are inadequate for the more aristocratic city dentists.
WILLIAM THOMAS, farmer, P. O. New Madison ; resides on Sec. 23. The history of Harrison Township would be incomplete without a sketch of the Thomas family ; William is a son of Jonathan Thomas, who was one of a family of thirteen children, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, and all but one were married and raised a family ; he was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 8, 1792, raised in Virginia, and came to Darke Co. in 1816, " entered" one-fourth of Sec. 24, Harrison Township, in connection with his brother Solomon, who is now a resident of Preble Co., and 90 years of age. Jonathan was married to Agnes McClure Sept. 9, 1819 ; she was born in Kentucky Dec. 23, 1800, and came to Darke Co. with her parents, who were the first settlers of Harrison Township ; about a year after their marriage, they removed to Sec. 23, the place where William now lives ; Willlam was born, raised, and now lives on the old homestead ; his birth occurred March 30, 1830 ; he was married to Julia Brodrick Feb. 26. 1852 ; she was born in Darke Co. April 7, 1834; her parents settled in Harrison Township in 1822; soon after their marriage, they commenced life on a farm in Sec. 22, where they lived about 14 years, then purchased and removed to the old homestead, where they have lived ever since ; the farm consists of 239 acres, in a good state of cul- tivation, with fine improvements. Mr. Thomas is a self-made man, and has con- tributed his share to the substantial growth and improvement of Harrison Town- ship ; is a quiet, unassuming man, respected by all ; in politics, is a Republican. His father, who is now 87 years of age, and quite feeble, lias his home with and is cared for by, William and his kind-hearted wife, his mother having died Sept. 24, 1877, at his sister's; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are the parents of seven children, five of whom are now living, viz .: Florence A., now Mrs. Thomas Eubanks, of New Madison ; Roscoe E., Willie L., Oliver H. and Frank E. ; all except the oldest are at home ; the names of the deceased are Horace W. and Eugene E.
NEHEMIAH TOWNSEND, merchant, New Madison; the subject of this sketch, now a successful merchant of New Madison, was born in Pike Co., Ohio, July 4, 1828 ; his father died when he was but 13 years of age; in 1844, he removed with his mother, one brother and three sisters, to Greenfield, Highland . Co., Ohio, where they resided several years ; in 1849, they removed to Centerville, Wayne Co., Ind., and in 1851 he removed to New Westville, Preble Co., Ohio, where he remained until the fall of 1858, when he came to New Madison, and has resided here ever since. Mr. Townsend's life has been somewhat checkered, and yet, on the whole, quite successful ; he learned the tailor's trade when a boy and continued to work at it until after his marriage with Miss Sarah A. Bowen, which occurred Oct. 11, 1852 ; after his marriage, he engaged in merchandising, first in Preble Co., and when he came to New Madison he started a general merchandise store, which he is still conducting with gratifying success. He is a quiet and
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respected citizen, an intelligent and agreeable gentleman. Mr. and Mrs. Town- send are the parents of six children, three are living, viz. : Ella V., Ida M. and Will A. ; the names of the deceased are Sarah E., Mary A. and Charles O .; the three living are all at home.
EDWARD M. WALKER, deceased ; the oldest of the Walker brothers, was born in Maryland Feb. 26, 1815 ; his parents came to Darke Co. when he was 15 years of age ; settled first in Butler Township and afterward in Harri- son, on the farm Edward afterward owned, and where he and his father and mother all died, and his widow now resides ; his father's death occurred Jan. 5, 1840, and he then took charge of the farm and managed the business affairs of the family. May 29, 1844, he was married to Isabella C. Miller, after which they took charge of the house, and his mother and younger brothers and sisters lived with them. His mother's death occurred Nov. 26, 1857. Edward M. and Isa- bella C. Walker were the parents of eight children-Joseph C., born June 29, 1845; died Nov. 24, 1860 ; Margaret, born, Sept. 4, 1847, married to A. G. Trace, Dec. 26, 1872, died Sept. 17, 1873 ; Hannah R., born Nov. 30, 1849, died April 20, 1874, Nancy J., born Feb. 12, 1852 ; Daniel, born March 26, 1854, died Sept. 28, 1855 ; John B. W., born July 1, 1856, died Nov. 25, 1860 ; Thos. M. born Dec. 26, 1858, and Isabella C., born June 17, 1861. Mrs. Walker died June 26, 1861. Jan. 4, 1866, Mr. Walker was married to Miss Margaret Cameron, also a native of Mary- land, born March 4, 1831; she always lived in Baltimore previous to her marriage but visited friends in Darke Co. at different times, and became acquainted with Mr. Walker and married him. They had a son, born March 17, 1867. Mr. Walker was a stirring, energetic man, and, in connection with his brothers, Christopher and Daniel, dealt quite extensively in hogs, shipping many thousands to the East- ern markets during the war period. In politics, he was a lifelong Democrat, and a man of considerable political infinence ; was twice elected to represent his county in the State Legislature. When the war broke out, he took an active part in rais- ing volunteers. In 1870, the old home was burned, and in the following year he built a handsome residence on the old site, where his widow and surviving chil- dren now reside. His death occurred Dec. 2, 1879. Mrs. Walker is an intelli- gent, social lady, and feels deeply the loss of her lamented husband.
DANIEL WALKER, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 33; P. O. Wiley Station ; was born in Baltimore Co., Md., Nov. 20, 1817 ; son of Christopher and Hannah Walker, who came to Darke Co., settling first in Butler Township and afterward in Harrison, where their decease occurred-his in 1840, and hers in 1857. The subject of this sketch remained at home until 1842, when he was married to Miss Nancy, daughter of Elam and Mary Purviance; she was born in Preble Co. Dec. 4, 1818 ; they first settled in Preble Co., and after twelve years' resi- dence sold out and purchased and removed to the farm on which they now reside. Mr. Walker has made and lost a large amount of money during his residence here, having dealt quite extensively, for several seasons, in hogs. He now owns 160 acres in Sec. 34; also one tract of 50 acres, and one of 57, in Preble Co., besides the home place, which consists of 257 acres of excellent land, finely improved, his house and vard being a model for neatness and beauty. He is also a stock- holder of the Farmers' National Bank of Greenville.
CHRISTOPHER C. WALKER, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 23 ; P. O. New Madison. Of the successful farmers of Harrison Township, Mr. C. C. Walker is probably the most extensive stock-raiser ; he makes a specialty of fine cattle and Poland-China hogs ; he was born in Baltimore County, Md., Aug. 23, 1829, and brought to Darke Connty by his parents, Christopher and Hannah (Marshall) Walker; they first settled in Butler Township; he remained at home until after he became 21 years of age, receiving such an education as an attendance of two to three months in the year at the common schools of that day would afford ; in 1851, he entered as equal partner in a store at Braffettsville, and soon afterward his brother Daniel purchased the other half, and they continued the business
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together about seven years. Jan. 27, 1854. he was united in marriage with Miss Mary C., daughter of Thomas C. and Nancy Brawley, natives of Virginia and pioneers of Darke County ; Miss Mary was born in Harrison Township Oct. 20, 1834 ; they first kept house in Braffettsville ; in 1858, Mr. Walker became dis- satisfied with his store experience, sold out the store, and they removed to a farmn near Braffettsville ; in 1862, he purchased and they removed to the farm upon which they now reside ; from 1862 to 1866, he was engaged with his brothers Edwin and Daniel in buying and shipping hogs, but the decline in price caused them to lose heavily, and they abandoned it, and he has since devoted himself to farming and raising stock, the latter being a specialty ; during the last year, he has erected a fine barn, 60x48 feet, with an L 54x40 feet, the whole conveniently arranged for the accommodation of stock ; this barn needs only to be seen to be appreciated ; it is the best the writer ever saw on a farm. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are the parents of nine children, viz. : Nellie, born April 29, 1855 ; Lon C., Feb. 27, 1857 ; Minnie, Oct. 28, 1858 ; Douglas, May 21, 1860 ; Thomas C., Jan. 20, 1862, died Aug. 7, 1862 ; Harry G., born June 29, 1863 ; Nancy, April 17, 1865 ; a daughter born Dec. 15 and died Dec. 29, 1867 ; and Mary, born Dec. 6, 1868. Their family, with two exceptions are growu to manhood and womanhood, and are still under the paternal roof. Mr. Walker now owns 75 acres in Preble County and 150 in Harrison Township, besides the home farm of 400 acres ; lis residence is situated on an emi- nence bordering the beantiful little valley of East Fork, a branch of the White- water River ; this branch runs through a portion of the farm and affords excellent and abundant water for his stock. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are sociable, agreeable people, and highly respectable citizens.
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