The history of Hardin county, Ohio, Part 113

Author: Warner Beers & co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago : Warner Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1076

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GEORGE ORTH, farmer, P. O., North Washington was born in Hashen, Germany, on the 5th of May, 1826. His parents were Adam and Charity (Weaver) Orth. His father, who was twice married, died in 1871. Our sub- ject came to Hardin County in the spring of 1835. For seven years he fol- lowed clearing ; is now occupied in farming in Washington Township. He was married in Cessna Township to Martha Ann, the daughter of Joseph and Rebecca (Kain) Huntley, born on the 20th of August, 1831, in Columbiana County, Ohio. Her mother died forty-eight years ago, and her father twenty years ago. Of the eleven children born to this marriage, nine are living, six of whom are married. Mr. Orth has also fifteen grandchildren. Mr. Orth and his wife are members of the Christian Church, in which the former has been a Trustee for fifteen years. Our subject has filled the office of Township Trustee for three terms ; was School Director for several years, and has also been Supervisor.

JOSEPH SAGER, physician, North Washington, was born January 19, 1839, in Fairfield County, Ohio. He is the son of Shem and Maria Barbara (Nonnamaker) Sager, the former a native of Virginia and of German descent, the latter a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. His parents were residents of Fairfield County, Ohio, where his father died twenty-five years ago, his mother twenty-eight years ago. The subject of this sketeh is the eleventhi child of a family of fourteen, four daughters and ten sons. He attended school at Find- lay, Ohio ; from there he went to Missouri and attended college at St. Charles, Mo., where he received the degree of A. M. in 1860. He studied medicine with Prof. J. J. Up De Graff in St. Louis, Mo. When the war broke out, he enlisted as Hospital Steward. He was taken prisoner at Columbus, Ky., by the rebels, in October, 1862; was confined on Island No. 10, Mississippi River, together with a comrade named Gray, for six months. They, together, made their escape, traveled through the rebel States ; came to New Orleans,

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La., April, 1863, where he (Sager) took charge of the St. James Hospital, as Hospital Steward. From this hospital he was transferred to the United States steamer Tennessee, U. S. N. When the war ended, he attended the Starling Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio, and has got his diploma from this college. He practiced medicine in Cannonsburg, Hancock County, Ohio, a little more than a year. Since the 23d of November, 1868, he has practiced in North Washington, Ohio. On July 22, 1866, he was married to Susan, a daughter of Jacob and Judith Shumaker, born on the 16th of February, 1847, died July 27, 1869, the parent of one child, deceased. Dr. Sager formed a second union on June 23, 1870, with E. J. Shumaker, sister of his first wife, born on the 27th of April, 1853, a native of Pennsylvania. The Doctor and his wife attend the Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Sager, for seventeen years, has been a member of the I. O. O. F.

JACOB SHROLL, farmer, P. O. Ada, was born on the 3d of January, 1811, in Cumberland County, Penn. His maternal grandfather was Valentine Cole- man, who died at the age of ninety-four years. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania, whence they moved to Stark County, Ohio, when our subject was eleven years of age. Two years after, they moved to Crawford County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Our subject came to Hardin County forty-three years ago, coming when it was covered with forest. He has fol- lowed the occupation of a farmer, but is now retired from business. He was married in Crawford County, by Squire William Early, to Sarah Shoffstall, who was born in March, 1814, in Dauphin County, Penn. Of the thirteen chil- dren born to this union, four are living, viz .: Harmon, Fred, Cathem and Lydia. The nine deceased are Lewis, Elizabeth, Cathem, Susan, David, William, Eli, Emmanuel and an infant. Emmanuel, a farmer, owned eighty-six acres of land in Section 31, Washington Township, and was married to Eliza, daughter of Ja- cob Lamber, born in Belmont County, Ohio, on the 5th of January, 1847. They had five children, as follows: Phebe E., Daisy A., Jacob E. and Ionia B., and Saralı E., deceased. Harmon, our subject's eldest son, was born on the 6th of May, 1848, and was married on the 1st of December, 1880, to Mary Eva, daughter of William M. and Maria (Crow) Reed. She was born on the 28th of December, 1858, in Union County, Ohio. Harmon is a resident of Washington County, and is the owner of thirty-one acres of land in Section 6, Cessna Town- ship, and twelve acres in Section 31, Washington Township.

H. VAUGHN, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. North Washington, was born on the 12th of February, 1848, four miles southwest of Medina, Medina Coun- ty, Ohio. He is the son of Andrew and Drusilla (Shane) Vaughn, of German descent, the former a native of Washington County, Penn., the latter of Jeffer- son County, Ohio. His father emigrated to Medina County in 1843, and is now residing in Kalamazoo, Mich. The mother of our subject died in Medina County, on the 3d of April, 1860, at the age of forty-seven years. Our subject is the sixth child and fourth son of a family of eight children, five sons and three daughters, two sons deceased. He was raised on a farm; educated in the common schools of Medina County. On the 20th of August, 1868, he was unit- ed in marriage to Martha Pees, born on the 22d of January, 1847, in Wash- ington County, Penn., the daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Waller) Pees, of German and Irish descent, and natives of Washington County, Penn. Three children have been born-Rachel Elizabeth, born April 30, 1870; Lula Adell, born January 16, 1873, and Everett Palmer, born November 16, 1874. Mrs. Vaughn is the eighth child and fourth daughter of a family of fourteen children, five sons and nine daughters, ten living. Mr. Vaughn and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; were formerly members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Vaughn has resided in this county since 1873; owns sixty acres of land in Section 23; has been generally successful in busi- ness, and in politics is a Democrat.

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JOHN U. WILLEKE, carpenter, North Washington, was born on the 20th of January, 1861. His father, C. Willeke, a farmer and shoe-maker, who was born in Germany on the 17th of February, 1823, emigrated to Ohio in 1847. He was married at the age of twenty-eight years to Rosanna Kummer, a native of Switzerland, by whom he had eight children, viz .: J. H., F. C., Christ, So- phia, Rosa, J. U., C. E. and H. P. The mother of our subject died on Janua - ry 1, 1866, and his father formed a second marriage in 1868,to Barbara Frank, a native of Columbus, Ohio. She died November 25, 1878, leaving a family of five children-Maggie, Anna, William, Lizzie and Nickalaus. The subject of this sketch, the sixth child and fourth son, was educated in Cessna and Wash- ington Townships, and for two years was learning the trade of carpenter with John Beach. His father has resided in this county thirty-five years and is the owner of 160 acres of land in Sections 35 and 22 Washington Township. Our subject is a Democrat in politics, and is a useful citizen of Washington Town- ship.

SAMUEL WILLIAMS, farmer, P. O. Dunkirk, was born on the 30th of December, 1812, in Berkeley County, W. Va., and is the son of Samuel and Percilla Williams, both natives of West Virginia. He was a slave up to his twenty-fifth year; was married on the 8th of January, 1838, to Jane Tru- man, born on the 13th of August, 1812, in Washington County, Md., daughter of Mathew and Elizabeth Truman. Nine children were born to this union, seven deceased, of whom two died in infancy. The names of the remain- ing nine are Charles W., Cathem, Mary E., Percilla F., Nathaniel, Lydia J. and Samuel. Mrs. Williams died on the 7th of April, 1879. Mr. Williams owns ninety-eight acres of land in Section 1, Range 10, in Washington Township.

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J. McALEXANDER, farmer, P. O. Belle Centre, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, Nevember 27, 1853. He is a son of David and Elizabeth McAlexander, the former, a native of Ohio, was born March 16, 1818 ; the lat- ter, a native of Virginia, was born April 29, 1820. They were married January 11, 1838, in Champaign County, Ohio, where Mr. McAlexander died January 5, 1867, and his wife, April 26, 1864. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, September 14, 1871, to Melissa J. Goslee, born in Hardin County, Ohio, November 20, 1849, a daughter of John and Mary A. Goslee. She is a member of the Disciple Church. They have been blessed with one child, Oro, born November 27, 1872. On coming to Hardin County, Mr. McAlexander purchased eighty acres of land, which he has since improved, and on which he and his family reside. He has followed farming and has met with good suc- cess. He is still young, has many useful years before him, and is a man ever ready to encourage and promote the general interest of the county.

PETER BORDERS, farmer, P. O. Round Head, was born in Greene County, Ohio, November 12, 1805, and is one of the old pioneer farmers of McDonald Town- ship. He is a son of George and Rebecca Borders, natives of Virginia. His parents moved to Ohio in 1804, and located in Greene County, where they spent the remainder of their days. Mr. Borders died in 1848, his wife in 1840. Our subject moved to Hardin County, Ohio, in 1853, and bought sixty-two acres of land, to which he has since added until he became owner of four hun- dred acres. He has acted the part of a kind parent, and presented to his chil- dren all but ninety acres, which he still retains, and on which he is now resid-

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ing. He was united in marriage, April 5, 1829, to Nancy, a daughter of William Richards. She was born in Maryland in 1809, and died March 8, 1869. They were the parents of eight children, of whom three are living, viz .: Mary E., wife of C. B. Martin ; Sarah, wife of John M. Darby, and Nancy, wife of Levi Harness. The deceased were Rebecca, Ruth, George C., William C. and Susan. Mr. Borders and his deceased wife were members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Borders has belonged to the Masonic order for twenty years, and has filled the office of Justice of the Peace, also that of School Director. He is now living a retired life, having already done his part in the school of hardship.

GEORGE C. BORDERS, deceased, was born April 22, 1830, and was a son of Peter and Nancy Borders, whose sketch is given above. Our subject was united in marriage, March 9, 1858, to Martha J., a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Claypool. She was born in Champaign County, Ohio, April 30,. 1835. Her parents emigrated from their native State, Kentucky, and located in Champaign County, Ohio, and subsequently moved to Hardin County, where they remained until their decease. Mr. Claypool died in 1838, and his wife in 1851. Mr. Borders and his wife were blessed with six children, three living- Anna, William and Ella. The deceased were, Sallie, born October 13, 1869, died January 24, 1877 ; Ilo, born August 15, 1873, died February 2, 1877, and Charles, born December 7, 1866, died August 27, 1868. Mr. Borders was a member of the Masonic order, and of the school board ; he filled the office of Township Clerk and Township Trustee. He started out in life as a farmer, and pursued that calling up to the time of his decease. He was owner of one hundred and thirteen acres of improved land, on which his widow and family are resid- ing.

WALTER BLANSFIELD, farmer and merchant, Jumbo, was born in Ire- land, in the year 1834. He is a son of Oliver and Mary Blansfield, natives of Ire- land, the latter deceased. Our subject emigrated in 1855, and came to Ohio the year following. On October 31, 1861, he located on his present place of residence. He was united in marriage, February 10, 1860, to Johanna Dunphy, born in Ireland in 1829, and who emigrated when quite young. To this union there have been born two children, viz. : Margaret, born September 26, 1862, and James, born March 7, 1865, and died August 29, of the same year. Mr. and Mrs.Blansfield are members of the Catholic Church. Since the late rebellion,. Mr. Blansfield has been engaged mostly in farming, and owns eighty acres of fine land with good farm buildings. He opened a country store in 1881, keeps the usual supply of goods, and has a good patronage. He is the Postmaster of Jumbo, established February 23, 1883, and all will find him a pleasant and accommodating man.

ELZA CAMERON, farmer, P. O. Jumbo, was born in Pennsylvania May 18, 1809. His mother, Nancy Cameron, a native of the Eastern States, was born January 1, 1776, and died in May, 1871. His father, William Cameron, also a native of the Eastern States, was born about 1772, and died previous to 1844. Our subject came to Ohio about 1839, settling in Athens County, where he remained until 1852, when he removed to Goshen Township, Hardin County. In 1880, he went to Kenton, and finally, in 1882, came to McDonald Township, where he has since lived. He has followed the occupation of a farmer, and is the owner of 188 acres mostly of improved land. On May 20, 1830, he was married to Jane, a daughter of Ruel Reed, born about 1808. She departed this life in March, 1844. To this union were born six children, one only surviving-Elza. The names of the deceased are Ruel R., Nancy A., Mary J., William and Rebecca. Mr. Cameron formed a second marriage, January 16, 1845, with Emily, a daughter of Lewis and Mary McClead. She was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1824. Her parents are both de-

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ceased ; her father died in Morrow County September 11, 1838 ; her mother in Athens County, Ohio, in 1863. Four children were the results of this mar- riage, all living, viz .: Spencer M., Newton, Ida E. and Ulysses G. William en- listed in this county in the First Regiment, serving until the battle of Chicka- mauga, where he was wounded, September 18, 1863, and died at Chattanooga, October 23. Elza enlisted in 1862, when but eighteen years of age, and served until the close of the war. Ruel R. enlisted in 1865, served forty-eight days, came home sick, and died soon after. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM B. CAMPBELL, farmer, P. O. Round Head, was born in York County, Penn., December 19, 1821. His parents were Donald and Susan Campbell, natives of Pennsylvania, where the former died. Mrs. Campbell subsequently married Thomas Gibson, who also departed this life in Pennsyl- vania, after which she came with her son William to Ohio. They settled in Highland County, remained there eighteen months, and in 1852 came to Har- din County and located in McDonald Township. Mrs. Gibson died in High- land County, Ohio, in 1855. Our subject was married, May 13, 1845, to Jane A. Criswell, born in Pennsylvania, October 25, 1821, a daughter of James and Jenneatte Criswell, both deceased. The former died September 30, 1868, the latter on June 15, 1868, both in McDonald Township. Mrs. Campbell is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They are the parents of eight children, seven living, viz .: John J., James D., Susan J., Anna E., Clement W., Margaret A. and Phillip F. Mr. Campbell has filled the office of Township Trustee for two terms and for a number of years has been School Director. He has pursued the occupation of a farmer, owns 175 acres of land, and has amassed considerable wealth.

JAMES H. CLARK, farmer, P. O. Round Head, was born in Ireland March 15, 1823. He is a son of Hugh and Margaret Clark, both of Irish birth. His parents emigrated to Ohio and located in Perry County, where they spent the remainder of their days. Mr. Clark died in 1867, and Margaret, his wife, in 1855. Our subject was united in marriage, January 31, 1844, to Catharine McRoberts, a native of Ireland, born March 18, 1826, a daughter of John and Elizabeth McRoberts. In 1846, two years after his marriage, Mr. Clark emi- grated to Canada, and the following year came to Ohio, settling in Perry County, where he remained until 1863; he then removed to Madison County, and in 1871 came to Hardin County, locating in McDonald Township. He is engaged in farming, and owns 143 acres of well cultivated land. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Church, and are the parents of seven children, one deceased-John J., Margaret A., C. E., Patrick J., Elizabeth and Mary C. The one deceased is James. Mr. Clark has been successful since coming to Hardin County, and he and his wife have reared a family of which they may well be proud.

C. E. CLARK, farmer, P. O. Belle Centre, was born in Perry County, Ohio, December 9, 1848. He is the son of James H. and Catherine Clark, whose sketch appears above. Our subject was united in marriage, November 24, 1874, to Catherine, a daughter of Henry and Louisa Albert, the latter deceased. Mrs. Clark was born in Clark County, Ohio, July 10, 1848. Mr. Clark has been a life-long farmer, and is the owner of 105 acres of improved land. Be- sides farming, he has been engaged in piking and the manufacture of tiles. He and his wife are the parents of six children, four living-Gerald, Gertrude, James A. and Charles F. The deceased are Mary and an infant. Mr. Clark, through his industry and economy, has been successful in business and is an enterprising citizen of McDonald Township.

PATRICK J. CLARK, farmer, P. O. Round Head, was born in Perry County, Ohio, October 20, 1852. He is a son of James H. and Catherine Clark,

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whose sketch appears above. Our subject was united in marriage, October 1, 1881, with Sarah S. McArthur, born March 18, 1854, and a daughter of John and Mary McArthur, both deceased. The former died in 1863, the latter in 1874. By this union there has been one child-John J., born November 17, 1882. Mr. Clark has pursued farming and piking all his life, and owns fifty- seven acres of improved land.

I. G. DECKER, farmer, P. O. Belle Center, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, December 28, 1844 ; his parents, I. G. and Charlotte Decker, were natives of Kentucky, who settled in Muskingum County, Ohio, and from there moved to Delaware County, where they remained until 1850, at which time they came to Hardin County, and lived until the decease of Mr. Decker. The latter was born March 24, 1817, and died November 28, 1862. Mrs. Decker who is still living, was born March 10, 1818. She re-married after the decease of Mr. Decker, and is living with her second husband, Edward Hull, in McDonald Township. The subject of this sketch has always pursued the occupation of a farmer, and is the owner of 102 acres of mostly improved land ; he enlisted in the late war, November 2, 1861, Company A, Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out December 30, 1863; he re-enlisted January 1, 1864, and remained until the close of the war ; he fought in a number of bat- tles. On April 5, 1866, he was united in marriage to Sarah J. Vansky, who was born in McDonald Township, Hardin Co., Ohio, September 12, 1842, and is a daughter of Perry and Anna Vansky. Six children have resulted from this union, five living-Elmer, Elenor, Charles, Howard and Anna. The one deceased, Eva, was born October 18, 1879, died October 20, 1880. Mr. Decker® and his wife are members of the Christian Church.

ANDREW DODDS, farmer, P.O. Round Head, was born in Union County, Ohio, April 25, 1846 ; he is a son of Thomas and Mary Dodds, natives of Pennsyl- vania. His parents migrated to Ohio, located in Union County, and subse- quently moved to Hardin County, where they spent the remainder of their days. Mr. Dodds died in 1866, and Mrs. Dodds in 1850. The former was en- gaged in farming during his life. Our subject started out in life as a farmer and stock-dealer ; has been generally successful, and owns 155 acres of land. He was married, December 12, 1876, to Elizabeth A. Hatfield. She was born June 27, 1854, and is a daughter of Nelson and Susan Hatfield, deceased, the former died July 11, 1881, and the latter on June 18, of the same year. Mr. Dodds is a member of the I. O. O. F., and he and his wife are a pleasant, affa- ble couple.

JOHN H. FIELDS, farmer P. O. Jumbo, was born in Marion County, Ohio, October 3, 1845 ; he is a son of Joseph and Mary Fields, the former of whom was born in Lincolnshire, England, March 29, 1820 ; his mother, a native of Ohio, died January 1, 1851, after which his father married Sarah J. Badger, and is residing in Marion County. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, November 13, 1870, to Eliza J., daughter of David and Hannah Christy, born in Morrow County September 27, 1850. After marriage, Mr. Fields came to Hardin County, and April 1, 1874, settled in McDonald Town- ship, where he has since lived ; he owns 134 acres of improved land ; he is the father of seven children, four living-Edna G., Ida M., Alice and Elton J. The deceased are Charles E., Franklin and Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Fields are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Fields has filled the offices of Township Treasurer, School Director and Justice of the Peace.

JOSEPH D. FLEECE, farmer, P. O. Belle Centre, was born in Virginia March 30, 1827. He is a son of John and Mary Fleece, both of whom de- parted this life in Virginia, the former on January 15, 1847, the latter on De- cember 28, 1857. His father followed farming for his occupation. The subject of this sketch has been a life-long farmer, and owns 110 acres of well-improved

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land. His eldest son owns the thirty acres adjoining. Mr. Fleece came to Hardin County in 1864, and has been generally successful in life. He was united in marriage, November 27, 1851, with Rachel, daughter of William and Catherine Dych; she was born in Virginia October 17, 1833. Her father died on June 30, 1852 ; her mother, born in Maryland February 8, 1806, died April 26, 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Fleece have been born five children, three living- - Emily, wife of George W. Fitzpatrick, Charles P. and Albert J. The deceased are William A. and Catherine. Mr. Fleece is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and has been on the School Board for six years.

ALBERT C. FLETCHER, farmer, P. O. Kenton, was born in Marion County, Ohio, November 7. 1838. He is a son of John and Catherine Fletcher, the former a native of Kentucky, the latter of Virginia. They first settled in Clermont County, Ohio, and thence moved to Marion County, where they re- mained until the decease of Mr. Fletcher, which occurred about 1862. Mrs. Fletcher then moved to Fayette County, Ill., where she died in 1872. The sub- ject of this sketch came to Hardin County in 1866, and settled on his present farm. He was married in 1864 to Sarah E. Owen, born in Marion County, Ohio, September 23, 1839, and a daughter of William and Sarah A. Owen, both deceased. Mr. Fletcher is a member of , his wife of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. Four children have been born to them, three living- Nira E., Susie A. and Francis S. The one deceased is Reltie C. Mr. Fletcher has followed the occupation of farmer, and owns a fine farm of well-improved land. He is filling the office of Township Trustee.

JOHN FULS, farmer, P. O. Jumbo, was born January 19, 1841, in Hardin County, one mile from his present residence. He is a son of John and Mary Fuls, natives of Virginia, who came to Ohio about 1816. They settled in Hardin County in 1834, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Fuls, Sr., died in 1868, Mrs. Fuls in 1846. The subject of this sketch was reared in Hardin County, and educated at the common schools. On December 1, 1863, he enlisted under Capt. J. B. McConnells, in Company A, Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged July 24, 1865. He has always been engaged in farming, and has accumulated 123 acres of well-improved land, on which he is residing. He was married August 30, 1866, to Mary J. Edwards, who was born in Champaign County, Ohio, July 11, 1841. She is a daughter of John and Hulda Faurot, the latter deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fuls are the parents of four children-Amina, Wilber P., Magdalene and Cora M. Mr. Fuls and his wife belong to the Disciple Church. The former has filled the office of Township Treasurer, is a useful citizen of McDonald Township, and is a Democrat.

SOLOMON B. GILPIN, farmer, P. O. Kenton, was born in Adams County, Ind., December 8, 1852. He is a son of Jonathan and Nancy Gilpin. His par- ents were both natives of the eastern part of Ohio, and both died in Indiana on the farm .where our subject was born. Our subject emigrated to Ohio in April, 1882, and located on a farm in McDonald Township, where he is now re- siding. His farm is on a tract of 177 acres of land, half of which is owned by his brother-in-law, James H. Ray, whose sketch appears elsewhere. Mr. Gilpin was married, November 21, 1878, to Mary E., a daughter of James and Rhoda Mccullough. She was born in Adams County, Ind., on the 3d of April, 1855. Her father died April 6, 1881. To Mr. and Mrs. Gilpin were born three chil- dren, one living, viz. : Rhoda Alverda, born June 19, 1881. Mr. Gilpin and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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The history of Hardin county, Ohio, Part 113

Author: Warner Beers & co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1883 Publisher: Chicago : Warner Beers & Co. Number of Pages: 1076

Author: Warner Beers & co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago : Warner Beers & Co.
Number of Pages: 1076