The history of Madison County, Ohio, Part 115

Author: Brown, Robert C; W.H. Beers & Co., pub
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago, W.H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1180

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. in Pleasant Township. He is a member and Deacon of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the owner of two hundred and six acres of land.

CHARLES H. BEALE, farmer, P. O. Mt. Sterling, was born in Vir- ginia March 5, 1833. His parents were Stephen S. and Harriett (Elmore) Beale. When two years of age, with them he came to Madison County, Ohio. After their arrival in this county, for a short time they located in Jefferson Township, when they settled in Pleasant Township, where they remained until their decease, he in 1881, she in 1879. Five of their family of seven children are now living-Charles H. (the eldest), Mary A., David, John W. and Smith. Our subject was reared to man's estate on a farın, and received but an ordinary English education. On June 16, 1857,

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he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Nye. daughter of Samuel and Jane Nye, of Pleasant Township. They have five children -- William S., Clark, Stephen W., Elmer and Elva V. He has served as Trustee of Pleasant Township, and at present is officiating as one of our efficient County Commissioners. He is a member of the F. &. A. M. fraternity, and the owner of 650 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

RICHARD N. BROWN (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in Ross County. Ohio. October 18, 1840. His parents were Thomas W. and Martha Brown, both natives of Ohio. From his youth up he engaged in agricultural pursuits. On March 7, 1865, in Pickaway County, he was united in marriage with Miss Marinda Yates, who was born in Pickaway County March 1, 1844, and is a daughter of John Yates (deceased), and Elizabeth Yates. Her mother at present resides with her in Pleasant Township. This union has been blessed with six children-Theodosia B .. Ariel, Lina, Cle- ment, Paul and Mary Y. In 1865, a short time after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Brown came to Pleasant Township and settled where she now resides in 1867. He possessed a sterling reputation, and a reliable business character. He departed this life on December 18. 1876, mourned alike by relatives and friends. In his demise, his wife and children lost a faithful husband and father. and Madison County one of her most worthy citizens. He left to his widow, who still resides at her splendid homestead in Pleas- ant Township. 500 acres of fine tillable land.

F. O. P. GRAYHAM, farmer, P. O. London. The subject of this sketch was born April 26, 1816, in Madison County, Ohio. He was a son of John and Lydia Grayham, both natives of Kentucky. His father, with his parents, in 1807, came to this county. Our subject was, in his youth, trained to the pursuits of agriculture, in which he is still engaged. On November 5, 1840, he married Miss Elizabeth Robison, daughter of John B. and Polly Robison. Two daughters -- Mary and Lydia --- are the fruits of this union. After his marriage, for several years, he settled on his father's farm, now owned by Lemuel P. Loofbourrow. Later he settled where he now resides, in the northern portion of Pleasant Township. He has served as Trustee of Pleasant Township, and for three years officiated as an Infirmary Director. He is the owner of 286 acres of valuable land, and a member of the Christian Church.

CHRISTIAN H. HANAWALT. Postmaster and Notary Public, Mt. Sterling, was born April 1. 1833. in Ross County, Ohio. He was a son o f John Hanawalt. a native of Pennsylvania, and Mary Hanawalt, a native of Maryland. At the age of fourteen, he was apprenticed at Chillicothe to the harness-making and saddler's trade, where he continued four years. He then went to Columbus, where he followed his trade, about six months. From there he went to Harrisburg, where he remained a short time, and where, on October 28. 1852, he married Miss Elizabeth Deyo, by whom he had seven children, two of whom are now living-John W .. employed by the Government as Postal Clerk between Toledo and Columbus, and Georgie, married to McGill Mitchell. of Mt. Sterling. In 1852. our subject engaged in harness-making and saddlery at Mt. Sterling, which he con- tinued until 1861. In 1862, with J. W. Riddle as a partner, he entered into the grocery business, under the firm title of Hanawalt & Riddle. This firm continued to transact business under the above head until 1864, when a dissolution occurred. In 1863. he was elected Justice of the Peace for Pleas- ant Township, the duties of which office he performed faithfully for eighteen successive years. He also for several years acted as Pension Claim Agent.

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In 1870, he was appointed, by the Government, Assistant United States Marshal, in taking the census of Madison County. In 1871, he was ap- poited Postmaster of Mt. Sterling, the duties of which office he has faith- fully discharged up to the present time. Politically, he is a Republican, in the ranks of which party he has been an earnest worker for many years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and of the F., & A. M., and of the I. O. O. F. societies.

DAVID HEATH, farmer, P. O. Mt. Sterling. This venerable old gentleman was born in December, 1800, in Ross County, this State. His parents were Joseph and Jane Heath. He was reared amid the scenes of pioneer life, in Ross County, until about fifteen years of age, at which time with his parents he moved to Franklin County, where they located four years. Thence with them he came to Madison County. He, like his pioneer sire, has seen and endured many of the vicissitudes and trials of frontier life. In January, 1829, he was united in the bonds of matri- mony with Miss Nancy Thomas, who was born October 16, 1810. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Thomas. With them, when a mere child, she came to Ohio. By this union there has been an issue of ten children, of whom seven are now living-Joseph, John, William, Emma, Elizabeth, Laura and Margaret. Shortly after his marriage with his estimable wife, he settled in Pleasant Township, in which township he at present resides. They are both members of the Christian Church, and honored alike by friends and relatives. Mr. Heath is the owner of 867 acres of good land. which he has acquired principally by his industry, perseverance and good management.

JOHN G. LOOFBOURROW, Cashier of Farmers' Bank, Mt. Ster- ling. This gentleman, the efficient Cashier of the Farmers' Bank, was born October 27, 1845, in Fayette County, Ill. His parents are Lemuel P. and Elizabeth (Graham) Loofbourrow, now of Mt. Sterling. He was reared on a farm until nineteen years of age; received a liberal English education, and for about two years engaged in teaching. He subsequently, for five years, engaged in the drug business at Mt. Sterling. At a later period, in 1874, he took a three months' course at Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. For several years he has been the genial and accom. modating Cashier of the Farmers' Bank. In May, 1875, he was united in marriage with Hulda Kauffelt, daughter of Mr. N. J. D. Kauffelt-the en- terprising hardware merchant of Mt. Sterling. To them have been born three children-Ross K., Lemuel G. and John R. Mr. Loofbourrow has served as Clerk of Pleasant Township two terms, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

SAMUEL MCCLINTICK, physician, Mt. Sterling. The subject of this sketch, a leading physician of Madison County, was born February 1, 1821, in Pickaway County, Ohio. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth McClintick, his father a native of Ireland, and his mother of Pennsylvania. They came to Pickaway County in an early day. Our subject was reared in Pickaway County. Although he engaged in agricultural pursuits until he was twenty years of age, he succeeded in acquiring a liberal English edu- cation. At the above ago, he began the study of medicine, spending a portion of the time with his brother, William McClintick, then ai Mt. Sterling, and the other portion with J. F. Wilson, then located at New Holland, Pickaway County. During the latter portion of 1844, and the be- ginning of 1845, for five months he attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati. In April, 1845, he located at Mt. Sterling, and began the

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practice of his profession, in which he has met with abundant success. He is reliable and conscientions in the discharge of his duties, and for many years has enjoyed a large patronage. In connection with his professional duties, he also has under his control and management, a fine drug store which is largely patronized. He has served as Treasurer of Pleasant Township three years, and as such still officiates. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and of the F. & A. M. society. On May 20, 1846, he was united in marriage with Louisa C. Kauffelt. By this union there has been an issue of four children-Elizabeth A., Francenia, Letitia and Lorena.

WILLIAM F. MERCER, druggist, Mt. Sterling, was born February 27, 1847, in Ross County, Ohio. He is a son of James M. Mercer, who served in the war of the late rebellion, and died of hemorrhage on the James River, Virginia, in December, 1864, and Elizabeth Mercer, who still resides in Ross County. The earlier portion of his youth was spent in Bainbridge, Ross County, where he received a liberal English education. In May. 1862, he enlisted as a private in the Mississippi Squadron, Federal service, and served for a period of four months. On September 29, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Van Buskirk, daughter of Peter and Rebecca Van Buskirk. They have one daughter-Belle, born January 25, 1878. Since 1864, Mr. Mercer has been engaged more or less in different branches of trades. In March, 1882, as senior member, he formed a copartnership in the drug business with W. A. Basore, of Mt. Sterling, under the firm title W. F. Mercer & Co. Our subject has been moderately successful in business. He is a clever and agreeable gentle- man, and a good salesman. He has established for himself a reliable bus- iness, and is a member of the Christian Church.

JOHN M. NICODEMUS. undertaker. Mt. Sterling, was born Septem- ber 24. 1838, in Pennsylvania. His parents were John Nicodemus (de- ceased) and Harriet Nicodemus. When about one year old, with them he was brought to Circleville. Pickaway County, this State, where they re- mained until he was eighteen years of age. From thence, with them, he went to Illinois, where he remained until the breaking-out of the late civil war, and where his father died in 1862. In April, 1861, he enlisted in the Ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served three months. In Novem ber. 1861. he again enlisted, this time in the Sixty-sixth Illinois Volunteer

Infantry. With that regiment he participated in the engagements at Fort Henry. Fort Donelson. the terrific battle of Pittsburg Landing, Cor- inth, Inka and others. He was discharged in March. 1864. at which time he re-enlisted in the Sixty-sixth Regiment, which now merged into the Illi- nois Veteran Volunteer Infantry. He subsequently participated in many hotly-contested fields, a few of the important ones of which were Chat- tanooga, the Atlanta campaign and Sherman's grand march to the sea, also the surrender of the noted confederate chief-Joseph Johnston's army. He continued in the service until July, 1865, when he received an honorable discharge. In December, 1865, he married Miss Eliza L. Bostwick, a lady of merit, by whom he has two children-Howard L. and Maud S. In 1876, as senior partner with F. C. Bostwick, he formed a copartnership, in the furniture and undertaker's business, at Mt. Sterling, under the firm title of J. M. Nicodemus & Co. The business was conducted under the above head until April, 1882, at which time Mr. Bostwick withdrew. It is now under the entire control and management of our subject, who has dispensed with the furniture trade, and confined himself entirely to the undertaking.

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He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and also of the F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. societies. For nine years he has served as Clerk of Pleasant Township with credit. and at this time is still serving, and for eight years has officiated as Mayor of Mt. Sterling.

ARTHUR A. PUCKET, farmer, P. O. Mt. Sterling. The subject of this sketch was born at Manchester. Adams County. Ohio, May 14. 1831. He is a son of John and Catherine M. (deceased) Pucket. His father was born in Adams County, Ohio. and when a boy, with his father, came to Highland County, where, in 1826. he married. Four of his family of seven children are yet living-Mary, Sarah J., Martha, and our subject, who is the oldest now living. After his marriage, he engaged in the tanning busi- ness until 1831, in which year he came to Mt. Sterling, this county, where he again engaged in tanning, and continued in the same many years. 1853. he settled on the farm at present occupied by our subject. His wife died in 1872, having enjoyed many pleasant years of married life. For fifteen years he has been afflicted with paralysis: during the past five years, he has been utterly helpless, and has been under the care and pro- tection of our subject and his kind wife. He has served as Trustee of Pleas- ant Township, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject. in his youth, received a liberal English education, and in February, 1853. he married Miss Margaret Willman, daughter of James and Letta Willman. By her he had two children-James V. and John W. She died in April, 1856. In April, 1857. he married Louisa Stroup, daughter of Clabourne and Mary Stroup. of Highland County. this State. To them have been born six children, four of whom are now living-William N., Maggie A., Mary M. and George W. In 1852, he took possession of the tannery after his father's retirement at Mt. Sterling. He engaged in tanning for the two fol- lowing years, when he removed to Adams County, where he farmed eighteen months. and lost his wife. In 1856, he returned to Mt. Sterling, and for one year engaged in the mercantile business. In 1860, he moved to Fay- ette County, and engaged in agricultural pursuits for the following six years, at the expiration of which time he returned to Pleasant Township, this county. In 1878, he located on his father's homestead, where he at. present resides. He is a member of the Christian Church, and of the F. & A. M. society; the owner of 115 acres of land.

MARTIN W. SCHRYVER. The subject of this sketch. the enterpris- ing book dealer, stationer, and job printer of Mt. Sterling, was born Octo- ber 12, 1846. in Pickaway County. Ohio. He is a son of Jacob H. Schry- ver, a native of New York State, and Elizabeth Schryver (deceased), a na- tive of Piekaway County, this State. He was reared on a farm in Picka- way County ; received a liberal English education, and subsequently, for perhaps twelve years, engaged in school teaching. for one year as Superin- tendent of the Mt. Sterling graded school. For several years, in connec- tion with other business, he dealt in musical instruments. In 1869, from Pickaway County he came to Mt. Sterling, this county. In May, 1871, he began the publication of the Mt. Sterling Review, which he continued three years. In October, 1868, he was united in marriage with Miss Barbara Campbell. daughter of Robert and Nancy (deceased) Campbell. Robert, now of Pickaway County, this State. This union has been blessed with four children-Robert H., Florence N., Guy H. and Clyde H. Mr. Schryver possesses sterling business qualities, and is meeting with success. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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A. TANNER, County Treasurer. London, Ohio, was born in Pleasant Township December 4, 1838. He was a son of JJohn and Margaret Tan- ner, the former a native of Ohio, and a life-long farmer, and the latter a native of Ohio. Our subject was raised on a farm, and devoted his life en - tirely to farming and trading until August, 1882, when he came to London to take charge of the County Treasurer's office, to which he was elected in 1881. On June 18, 1873, he married Amanda Taylor, a daughter of Warner T. Taylor, of Jefferson Township. By this union three children were born -Jessie, John Warner and Bruco. Mr. Tanner is a Republican in poli- tics ; his first Presidential vote was cast for John Bell, the Whig candidato for President.

FREDERICK YOUNG (deceased), The subject of this sketch was born in Germany, in the year 1813. He emigrated to America, and in September, 1840, he married Miss Lucinda M. Kauffelt, who was born November 4, 1823. in Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of George and Keturah Kanffelt, and when a child with them came to Ohio. Subso- quent to their marriage, they settled in Pleasant Township, this county, whore Mrs. Young now resides. The following are the names of their children: Alvira A., Martha E., Lenora, Elton J., Laura K., Sarah L., Lydia A. and Mary L. Mr. Young was a conscientious and faithful member of the Presbyterian Church, and departed this life April 23, 1866. He left to his widow, a middle aged lady, and highly respected, 160 acros of land.

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JOHN W. ALLEN, farmer, P. O. Cross Roads, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, December 13, 1835. and is a son of Adam and Rosana Allen, who were both natives of Fayette County, where they were married. They moved to Madison County in 1875, locating first in Range Township, where they remained until 1878, when they moved to Somerford Township, where they now reside. John was united in marriage with Harriet A. Fent. November 5, 1857; she was born in Fayette County, Ohio. He was twenty-two years old, when he began farming for himself, as a renter, and thus he continued for six years, when he bought fifty-eight acres of land, which he sold, and bought 100 acres where he now resides. He and his wife are the parents of eleven children, of whom nine survive -- Venie O., Delia, Hulda J., Eugene. Sheridan, Rosanna C., Cora F., Icy, Urbin O. and Osa.

ALBERT H. BOUGHN, farmer, P. O. Jeffersonville, Fayette Co., born in Fayette County, Ohio, September 12, 1846, and is a son of Joseph H. and Elizabeth (Fults) Boughn. The former was born June 2. 1810, and his wife in August, 1820. They were both natives of Ohio, where they married and settled in Fayette County, where they reside. Our subject was united in marriage with Mary Ervin, December 23, 1870. She was born in Madison County August 30, 1852. He engaged in farming as a renter, when he was twenty years of age, and thus continned for three years, when he went into mercantile business, which he followed for three years; he then sold out and bought forty-two acres of land in Fayette County, Ohio. He has at present eighty-four acres of land, where he resides. He acquired a com-

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mon school education, is a member of the I. O. O. F., and a Trustee of Stokes Township. He and wife are the parents of four children-Net- tie I., born January 7, 1871; Lizzie F., born January 9, 1874; Loa, born March 19, 1876; and Lila, born June 24, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Boughn are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

A. J. BROCK, farmer, P. O. South Solon, was born in Greene County, Ohio. February 14, 1816; he is a son of Francis and Sarah (Harper) Brock. Mr. Brock was born in North Carolina, and Mrs. Brock in Virginia. They were married in Greene County, Ohio. He emigrated to Ohio when a boy and settled in Greene County, afterward moved to Madison, where he re- mained for some years; then returned to Greene County, where he remained until his death, which occurred October, 1857. Mrs. Brock died in Madi- son County in 1836. Our subject was united in marriage with Sarah Lit- tle, January 1, 1845; she was born in Virginia March 13, 1818, and em- igrated to Ohio, with her parents, in 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Brock are the parents of eight children, of whom six now survive-James K., Lewis C., Robert A., Angeline, Andrew Jackson and Flora B. Mr. Brock has been a very strong Democrat through life.

JAMES K. BROCK, farmer, P. O. South Solon, was born in Greene County, Ohio, November 3, 1845, and is a son of Andrew J. and Sarah J. Brock, whose sketch appears in this work. James K. Brock, when twenty-five years of age, engaged in farming and handling stock, a busi- ness he has since followed. He bought sixty acres of land at first, and has since added until he owns ninety-six acres, where he resides. He acquired a common school education; is Township Trustee of Stokes Township, at the present time, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge. He was united in marriage with Laura Records, May 7, 1876. She was born in Brown County, Ohio, near Fincastle, January 23, 1852. To this union have been born two children-Walter M., born February 13, 1877, and Angie P., born September 17, 1879.

MANLEY BOZARTH, farmer, P. O. South Solon, was born in White County, Ind., May 31, 1830, and is a son of Lot and Nancy (Ray) Bozarth. The former was born in Virginia in 1792, and the latter in Maryland in 1802. He was one of the earliest settlers of Madison County, Ohio, having emigrated to Ohio when young. Our subject was twenty years of age when he began farming for himself, and he has been engaged in that occupation and trading in stock ever since. His father died April 17, 1872, his mother, March 12, 1878. He was united in marriage with Mary Jane Shepard December 24, 1857. She was born in Madison County, Ohio, February 24, 1839, and to their union seven children have been born-Ad- dison, born February 10, 1859; James, born June 2. 1860; Albert M., born April 10, 1863; Charles L., born November 27, 1865: John, born October 20. 1867; Jessie Belle, born February 19, 1871, and Nathan Clark, born April 14, 1875.

LEWIS BOZARTH, farmer, P. O. South Solon, was born in Stokes Township, Madison County, Ohio, March 20, 1829, and is a son of Lot and Nancy (Ray) Bozarth. Mr. Bozarthi was born in Virginia, and Mrs. Bozarth in Maryland. He was one of the earliest settlers of Madison County, having emigrated to Ohio when he was very young. Lowis was twenty years of age, when he began farming for himself. as a renter. Thus he continued for one year, then went to McLean County, Ill., where he re- mained for seventeen years, farming and trading in cattle. He then moved back to Ohio, and settled in Madison County, on the farm where he now

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resides, and has been engaged in farming and trading ever since. He was united in marriage with Rosana Moon in September, 1849. She was born in Ohio April 29, 1831, and to them have been born six children, of whom four survive -John L .. Jennie, Mary and Laura Belle. Mr. and Mrs. Bozarth are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and reside on a farm that is well adapted to the raising of grain and stock.

T. S. COOPER, farmer, P. O. South Solon, was born in Madison County, Ohio, November 20, 1836, and is a son of William and Martha (Slaughter) Cooper, who were both natives of North Carolina. They were married in Greenville, Ind., August 18, 1835. William emigrated to Ohio in 1823, then went to Indiana, and was united in marriage with Martha Slaughter, and soon afterward he returned to Ohio, and settled in Madison County, where she died in April, 1874. He still resides in Madison County, and is a retired farmer. T. S. Cooper was united in marriage with Isadore Lucas. October 21, 1862. She was born in Fayette County, Ohio, August 5, 1844, and is a daughter of John Lucas, whose sketch is in this work. To this union have been born seven children, of whom six survive-Thad- ens W .. Thomas A .. Stella May, William E .. Raymond L. and Nellie F. Our subject, when nineteen years of age, engaged in clerking in a store, and thus continued for two years. Then he took a course in Antioch Col lege, Ohio, after which he returned home and taught school ten years, beginning in 1860. He farmed in the summer season of the year, and in 1867 he bought land, to which he has since added fifty acres. He has been Township Clerk of Stokes Township twelve years, and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HIRAM COOPER, farmer, P. O. South Solon, was born in Stokes Town. ship, Madison County, Ohio, October, 1830, and was a son of William and Elizabeth (Merryman) Cooper. William was born in North Carolina, and Elizabeth was born in Fayette County, Ohio. He emigrated to Ohio while young, and was married in 1828, and settled in Madison County, where he lost his wife in 1865. Hiram was united in marriage with Elizabeth Hogue, October 21, 1855: she was born in Fayette County April 10, 1837. He has been engaged in farming and trading in stock through life. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are the parents of seven children, of whom five are living- John F., Melissa, Joseph, Lillie and George. They reside on a farm of 150 acres of land.

M. W. CORBITT, farmer. P. O. South Solon, was born in Fayette County, Ohio. February 14, 1834. and is a son of Samuel K. and Catharine Corbitt. The former, who was born in Virginia, emigrated to Ohio when he was a young man, and settled in Fayette County, where he was married, and where he remained until his death, which occurred August 7, 1874. Mrs. Corbitt died in August. 1872. Our subject was united in marriage with Elizabeth Paullin. Jannary 29, 1856; she was born in Greene County Ohio, February 14, 1834. Mr. Corbitt engaged in farming and dealing in stock when twenty-one years of age, a business he has followed through life. Ho first bought 156 acres of land where he resides, and has since added to it until he owns 833 acres of fine land, all in a high state of culti- vation. He and his wife are the parents of three children-Eldora, born June 1, 1860; Warren, born April 22, 1862; and Adda, born June 7, 1866. Mrs. Corbitt is a member of the Christian Church.

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The history of Madison County, Ohio, Part 115

Author: Brown, Robert C; W.H. Beers & Co., pub Publication date: 1883 Publisher: Chicago, W.H. Beers & co. Number of Pages: 1180

Author: Brown, Robert C; W.H. Beers & Co., pub
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago, W.H. Beers & co.
Number of Pages: 1180