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G. M. CHURCH, cabinet- maker, Rogersville, Penn., was born in Greene County, Penn., February 13, 1845, and is a son of Elijah and Anna Church, who were natives of this county, where they now reside. Mr. Church was united in the holy bonds of matrimony July 31, 1870, with Nancy L., daughter of William and Sarah
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Sharpnack. Mrs. Church was born at Rice's Landing, Penn., October 11, 1845. She and her husband have a family of three children, two of whom are living, viz., William E. and Anna S. Mr. Church is a cabinet-maker by trade, which he followed the most of his life. He owns a nice furniture store and good property in Rogersville, where he and family reside. When the war broke out he enlisted in the service of his country in Company F, Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served two years, during which time he passed through a number of serions engagements. In politics Mr. Church is a Republican. He and family are among the leading citizens in the village where they reside.
CEPHAS CLUTTER, a retired farmer of Hunter's Cave, Penn., was born in Washington County, Penn., January 6, 1804, and is a son of William and Sarah Clutter (nee Rutan). His parents, who were natives of New Jersey, were married in Washington County, Penn., and remained there until their death. The subject of our sketch was united in the holy bonds of matrimony August 25, 1827, with Laura Day, who was born in Greene County July 25, 1809. Mrs. Clutter is a daughter of William and Mary Day (nee Sutton), who were also natives of New Jersey, and after marriage settled in Greene County, Penn., where they remained until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Clutter were born seven children, five now living, viz .- William, Zebulon, John M., Mary J., wife of Lewis Baltzell; and Spencer B. The deceased are Franklin and Robinson. Mr. Clutter has always lived on a farm, and has been engaged in farming and stock-raising all his life. Ile owned at one time over 640 acres of land in this county. About 400 acres of this he has given to his children, and owns 240 acres where he resides. Mrs. Clutter, who was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died July 19, 1885. She and her husband made their home in Center Township for nearly half a century.
J. M. CLUTTER, farmer, Harvey's, Penn., was born in Greene County, Penn., February 29, 1832. His father and mother are Cephas and Laura (Day) Clutter, natives of Washington and Greene Counties, respectively. They were united in marriage August 25, 1827, and settled in Greene County, where they have since resided. Mrs. Clutter departed this life July 19, 1885. Her husband is still living, having reached the advanced age of eighty-four years. The subject of our sketch was united in marriage January 1, 1856, with Elizabeth Ullom, who was born in this county November 14, 1834. Mrs. Clutter is a daughter of Daniel T. and Anna (Johnson) Ullom, who were residents of this county until Mr. Ullom's death. Ilis widow is still living at the old homestead. Mr. Clutter was reared on a farm, and has been a successful farmer through life. He owns 146 acres of good land, where he and
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family reside. Ile is considered one of the most substantial farmers and among the leading citizens of Center Township.
W. HI. COOK, retired farmer, Harvey's, Penn., was born in Nor- wich, Connecticut, May 7, 1817. He is a son of William and Mar- garet (Harvey) Cook, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of England. They were married in New York City, where they re- mained sometime, then moved to Connecticut, and in 1818 moved to Greene County. Penn. Soon after their arrival in the county, Mr. Cook took a trip on a keal boat down the Ohio River, and was never heard of after he left Wheeling, W. Va. Ilis widow remained in Greene County until her death, which occurred in 1875. W. Il. Cook was their only child, and was united in marriage, November 2, 1847, with Elizabeth Rinehart, who was born in Waynesburg in 1825. Mrs. Cook is a daughter of Jesse and Lucy (Workman) Rinehart, natives of Greene County, where they remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are the parents of seven children, viz .: Jesse R., Margaret, wife of Jacob Braddock; Maria II., wife of Abner Phillips; Samuel H., Lora, Francis L., wife of Hiram Smith; and Thomas H. Mr. Cook is a house-joiner by trade, which he has followed almost all his life. In later years he engaged extensively in farming, and
owns 350 acres of land in this county. Mr. Cook has served as school director, and belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his wife, who died May 16, 1885, was also a faithful member.
LAYTON CROUSE, farmer, Rogersville, Penn. The gentle- man whose name heads this sketch is one of the prosperous farmers of Center Township, where he was born August 23, 1827. He is a son of Samuel and Rebecca Crouse, also natives of this county and residents therein until their death. They were the parents of nine
children, five living. Layton was united in marriage, January 5, 1861, with Catharine M. Thomas. Mrs. Cronse was born in Greene County, June 28, 1839, and is a daughter of Eli and Sarah Thomas (nee Knight), also natives of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Crouse are the parents of ten children, five of whom are living, viz .: Mary B., Janette, Elizabeth, Campbell and Sherman. The deceased are Lucy, Sarah J., Franklin, Eli and Walter S. Mr. Couse was raised on a farm and has been engaged in farming all his life. He owns 140 acres of land where he and his family live. In politics he is a Republican.
S. B. EAGON, farmer, Rogersville, Penn., was born in Center Township November 25, 1831. His father and mother, Uriah and Cassandra (Adamson) Eagon, were natives of Pennsylvania. The former was born August 21, 1802, and the latter March 21, 1804. They were married October 10, 1822, and were the parents of nine children, of whom six are living. The subject of our sketch was united in marriage, September 8, 1853, with Sarah A. Thomas, who
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was born in Center Township January 23, 1832. Her parents were Eli and Sarah Thomas, natives of Pennsylvania, who departed this life in Center Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Eagon have been born three children, of whom two are living-Jesse R. and Sarah J.,- Uriah is deceased. Mr. Eagon has been engaged in farming the greater part of his life, and owns about 156 acres of land where he and his family reside. During the rebellion he entered the service of his country, enlisting in Company A., Eighteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served two years and ten monthis. In polities he is a Republican and is a member of the G. A. R.
A. G. FORDYCE, retired farmer, White Cottage, Penn .- The subject of this sketch is one of the pioneer citizens of Greene County. He was born December 4, 1807. His father and mother were Jacob and Elizabeth Fordyce, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. They settled in Greene County and remained until their death. A. G. Fordyce was united in marriage the first time, March 11, 1827, with Naney Leonard, who was born in this county March 2, 1809. Her parents were William and Elizabeth Leonard, both now deceased. By this marriage Mr. Fordyce is the father of twelve children, of whom eight are living, viz .: Jacob, Elizabethi, wife of LaFayette Eagon; Maria, wife of Jesse Wood; Sarah, wife of Edward Wood; William, Silas, Barnet, and Clarinda, wife of A. R. White. Mrs. Fordyce departed this life October 22, 1855. On October 30, 1856, Mr. Fordyce was again united in marriage with Elizabeth Simmons, who was born in Wash- ington County, Penn., May 28, 1823. Mr. Fordyce's parents were Spencer and Mary Simmons, who settled in Greene County and re- mained until their death. By the second marriage Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce have three children, only one of whom is living-AlbertG . Mr Fordyce was reared on a farm, has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns a farm of 280 acres. In politics he is a Repub- lican. Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce are faithful members of the Christian Church, of which his deceased wife was also a devoted member. Mr. Fordyce has fifty-three grand-children, twenty-eight great-grand- children and some of them are married.
SILAS FORDYCE, a farmer of Holbrook, Penn., was born June 20, 1842, on the old Fordyce homestead in Center Township, Greene County, Penn. Ilis parents were Archibald G. and Nancy Fordyce (nee Leonard), who were born in this county-Mr. Fordyce Dec. 4, 1807, and his wife March 2, 1809. They were married March 11, 1827 and remained in the county until Mrs. Fordyce's death, which occurred October 22, 1855. After her death Mr. Fordyce was united in marriage with Elizabeth Simmons, a native of Washington County, Penn. On January 23, 1862, Silas Fordyce married Mary J. Orndurf, who was born in Whiteley Township, October 1, 1842. She is a
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daughter of Jesse and Isabella Orndurf, the latter deceased. Mr. Fordyce and wife are the parents of ten children, of whom nine are living -- Nancy B., William L., Jesse, Louella E., Susan, Archibald, Nevada, Garfield, Frank,-and Lillie (deceased). The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm, and has been engaged in farming and stoek-raising almost all his life. He owns 300 acres of land where he resides with his family. In politics Mr. Fordyce is a Republican. When the war broke out he enlisted in the Eighteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry and served his country one year and eight months, during which time he was in a number of serious engagements. He and his wife are consistent members of the Christian Church.
JESSE FORDYCE, deceased, was a resident of Center Town- ship, Greene County, Penn., where he was born May 28, 1831. Hle was a son of Jacob and Martha Fordyce, natives of Greene County. now deceased. Jesse was united in marriage, November 10, 1859, with Rachel Orndoff. Mrs. Fordyce was born in Center Township. this county, September 19, 1829, and is a daughter of William and Salome Orndoff (nee Wisecarver). Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce are the parents of one child-Ardella, born April 5, 1861. Mr. Fordyce was reared on a farm and engaged in farming through life. At the time of his death he was the owner of ninety-six acres of land, where his widow and daughter now reside. He belonged to the Methodist Protestant Church, of which Mrs. Fordyce is also a devoted member. In politics Mr. Fordyee was a Republican. He departed this life April 14, 1885, and by his death the township lost a good citizen, and his family a kind father and husband.
S. R. FORDYCE, farmer, Rogersville, Penn., was born in Cen- ter Township August 7, 1841- He is a son of Jacob and Martha Fordyce, who were natives of Greene County and now deceased. On June 22, 1867, S. R. Fordyee married Elizabeth Ornduff, who was born in Greene County March 13, 1850. She is a daughter of Jesse and Susan Orndurf (nee Wear). Mr. Orndurf was born in Franklin Township May 20,1816, and Mrs. Orndurf in West Virginia November 21, 1826, and they reside in Center Township. Mr. and Mrs. For- dyce are the parents of two children -- Archibald and Edison. Mr. Fordyce was born and reared on his present farm, and has been en- gaged in farming the most of his life. He owns about 111 acres of land where he and family reside. In politics he is a Republican. During the late rebellion he enlisted in the service of his country in Company I, Eighth P. R. V. C., and was in the service almost three years, passing through many serious engagements. Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce are faithful members of the M. P. Church.
D. W. FRY, Waynesburg, Penn., was born in Wayne Township, Greene County, Penn., February 26, 1838, and is a son of George and Elizabeth Fry. His parents were born in Greene County-his 30
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father in 1813, and his mother in 1818. She died November 16, 1883. They were the parents of seven children, five of whom are living. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, March 10, 1859, with Sarah, daughter of John Simington. She departed this life April 18, 1860. Mr. Fry was a second time married, July 14, 1861, with Mary M. Eagon, a native of Greene County, where she was born May 13, 1843. Her parents, Uriah and Cassandra Eagon, are both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fry are the parents of three children-Elizabeth S., wife of Joseph Huffinan; George W. and Louie. Mr. Fry was reared on a farm and has devoted all his time to farming. He owns 230 acres of land, on which are sub- stantial buildings. He also engaged in the mercantile business at Rogersville for a period of eighteen months. In politics Mr. Fry is a Republican, and he and his wife are prominent members of the Christian Church.
W. C. FRY, farmer, Waynesburg, Greene County, Penn .--- The subject of this sketch was born in June, 1847, on the farm where he resides in Center Township, Greene County, Penn. He is a son of William and Susannah (Strosnider) Fry, pioneers of the county. William Fry, Sr., was born June 9, 1808, and his wife in 1812. They were united in marriage in 1832 and have resided in this county all their lives. They are the parents of eleven children, nine of whom are living. W. C. is the sixth. He was united in marriage in April, 1878, with Lizzie R., daughter of Abnor M. Bailey. She was a native of Greene County, born in 1857. To Mr. and Mrs. Fry were born two children -- Alonzo B. and Lida B. Mrs. Fry, who was a kind and affectionate wife and mother, departed this life August 1, 1884. Mr. Fry was reared on a farm, and owns 120 acres of land in Center Township. In politics he is a Democrat, and belongs to the Christian Church.
JOIIN S. FUNK, farmer, Rutan, Penn., was born in Jefferson Township, this county, November 7, 1827. His parents, Henry and Levina (Smith) Funk, who were natives of Pennsylvania, were united in marriage in Greene County, where they resided until their death. The subject of this sketch was united in the holy bonds of matri- mony, June 4, 1854, with Margaret Craft, who was born in Fayette County November 6, 1832. Mrs. Funk is a daughter of Benjamin and Mary Craft, who were natives of Fayette County, and after marriage moved to Greene County, and remained until Mr. Craft's death. His widow is still living. Mr. Funk and wife are the parents of four children-George, Elizabeth, James and Wellington. Mr. Funk taught school for fifteen years in the earlier part of his life, and has since devoted his time exclusively to farming. He still takes an active interest in the educational affairs of his township, and
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has served as school director. He is the owner of a good farm of 105 acres, where he and family reside.
EAGON GOODEN, a retired farmer of Rutan, Penn., was born in Wayne Township, this county, February 22, 1823. IIe is a son of William F. and Mary (Shields) Gooden, who were natives of Greene County, where they were married. Mrs. Gooden is deceased. Her husband is now a resident of Guernsey County, Ohio. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage September 19, 1850, with Elizabeth Wells. Mrs. Gooden was born in Greene County August 20, 1829, and is a daughter of James and Rhoda (Orndoff) Wells, also natives of this county, where they were married and re- mained until the death of Mrs. Wells. Mr. Wells is still living and resides in Center Township. Mr. Gooden and wife are the parents of eleven children, of whom ten are living --- William T., Margaret J., wife of Reasin Davis; Mary, wife of James Morris; James B., John J., Rhoda, wife of Henry Luellen; Eliza A., wife of Thomas L. MeKerrian; Sarah A., wife of Charles N. Marsh; Har- riet F., Flora B., and Jesse (deceased). In early life Mr. Gooden tanght school for about nineteen years; he would teach in the winter and work as a farm hand through the summer. His first purchase of land was in Wayne Township. It consisted of eighty-two acres which he sold, and in 1869 bought his present farm of 162 acres. In politics Mr. Gooden is a Democrat. He has served as judge and inspector of elections, and has been school director of his township.
SETII GOODWIN, farmer, Rutan, Penn., was born in Wash- ington County, Penn., February 6, 1828, and is a son of John and Sarah A. (Gardner) Goodwin, natives of Pennsylvania. His parents were married in Washington County and remained there until about the year 1832, at which time they moved to Greene County and spent the remainder of their days. The subject of our sketch was united in marriage April 4, 1854, with Mary Hill, who was born in Greene County March 16, 1832. ILer parents were Dan and Ma- tilda Hill (nee Penn), who were also natives of Pennsylvania, and after their marriage settled in this county and remained until 1854. They then moved West and remained for twenty-eight years, return- ing in 1882 to their native county in Pennsylvania, where Mr. Hill departed this life. His widow survives him. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin are the parents of twelve children, the following are living-John W., Daniel H., Sarah M., wife of J. L. Hays: Thomas C., Mary F .. Harry B. S., Elizabeth, Nan, and Nettie. Mr. Goodwin has been a tiller of the soil most of his life, and owns 200 acres of valuable land where he and family live. He and wife are prominent mem- bers of the Baptist Church.
JOHN T. GOODWIN, farmer, Rutan, Penn., is one of the prosperous citizens of Center Township. Ile was born in Greene
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County, July 31, 1840. His parents were John and Sarah A. Good- win (nee Gardner). They were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married in Washington County, and about the year 1832 moved to Greene County and remained until their death. John T. was united in marriage, August 18, 1861, with Margaret A. Smith. Mrs. Goodwin was born in Center Township, February, 1842, and is a daughter of Edmund and Elizabeth (Adamson) Smith, who were natives of Greene County, where they were married and resided until Mr. Smith's death in 1887. Ilis widow is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin have been born four children-Edmund S., Thomas R., Emma J. and Flossie E. Mr. Goodwin makes quite a success of his farming, and owns about 186 acres of excellent land, where he and family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin are leading members of the South Ten-Mile Baptist Church.
SAMUEL J. GRAHAM, farmer, Waynesburg, Penn., was born in Center Township, this county, November 22, 1837. His parents, George and Sarah B. (Mason) Graham, were natives of Greene County and residents therein until their death. Samuel was united in mar- riage, October 5, 1861, with Lizzie E. Boyd. She was born in Wash- ington Township, this county, October 6, 1842, and is a daughter of James and Martha Boyd. Her parents are also natives of this county ; her father is now deceased. By this marriage Mr. Graham is the father of three children, two of whom are living Sarah A. and James B .-- and Florence E. is deceased. Mrs. Graham, who was a faithful Christian wife and mother, departed this life April 12, 1871. After her death, November 1, 1875, Mr. Graham was united in marriage a second time, with Sarah A. Price, who was born in Marion County, West Virginia, May 21, 1851. Her parents are Eli T. and Amanda Price (nee Troy), natives of West Virginia, where they were married and spent their lives. Mrs. Price is now deceased. By the last marriage Mr. Graham is the father of two children-Charles W. and George E. P. Mr. Graham was reared on a farm and devotes his time wholly to agricultural pursuits. He is the owner of about 163 acres of valuable land. Ile and wife are prominent members of the M. E. Church.
JAMES HOGE, miller, Oak Forest, Penn., a descendant of one of the pioneer families of the county, was born in Center Township, September 23, 1834. His father and mother were George and Sarah Iloge, who died in this county. James was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, December 23, 1855, with Margaret Kent, a native of Greene County, born September 2, 1835. Mrs. Hoge is a daughter of John and Keziah Kent, who reside in Wayne Township, this county. Mr. Hoge and wife are the parents of eight children, of whom five are living, viz: Elizabeth, Maryetta, Lucy B., Jesse B. and Flora M. . The deceased are Albert W., Rinehart K. and Margaretta.
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Mr. Hoge is a carpenter by trade, which he followed for many years. He engaged in farming for some time, but for the last fifteen years has been operating a grist-mill. He owns land in the county, a num- ber of houses and lots, one-half interest in mill property at Oak Forest, also one-half interest in the Hoge & Hoge Clothing Store at Waynesburg, Penn. Mr. Iloge has filled the office of justice of the peace for ten years, and is one of the most enterprising and industri- ons men of the county, and has carried on the undertaking business for thirty years and is still in the same business. Ile is also in the wagon-making and repairing business.
WILLIAM HOGE, farmer, Rogersville, Penn., was born in Greene County, Penn., December 31, 1830. His father and mother were Morgan and Elizabeth Hoge (nee Lippencott). who were natives of this county, where they made their home through life. William Hoge was twice united in marriage, the first time February 20, 1867. with Eliza A. McQuay. By this marriage Mr. Hoge is the father of four children-Samuel M., William McKinley, Elizabeth N. and David J. Mrs. Hoge died August 17, 1875. November 10, 1878, Mr. Hoge married for his second wife Esther M. Carter, born in Greene County in 1859. Her father and mother were James and Martha Carter, the latter deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hoge are the parents of five children, viz: Mary J .. Cinderella, Levi L., Martha and Jesse. Mr. Hoge is a successful farmer, and owns 250 acres of land -- his home farm. Hle and wife are zealous members of the Bap- tist Church.
LEVI HOGE, farmer, Holbrook, Penn., was born June 24, 1833. Ilis parents were Morgan and Elizabeth Hoge, who were born in Greene County, Penn., and resided there through life. Levi, the . subject of our sketch, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, October 12, 1868, with Susannah Orndoff. Mrs. Hoge was born in Center Township, April 22, 1840, and is a daughter of William and Salome Orndoff, who, like Mr. Hoge's people, were natives of Greene County, where they remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Hoge are the parents of one child -- Mary J. Mr. Hoge was raised on a farm, and following out the careful instructions there received, he has, by his industry and economy, proven himself one of the most substantial farmers in his township. He owns a nice farm of 236 acres in Center Township, where he and family live. Mr. Hoge and family are prominent members in the Christian Church.
JOSEPH HOGE, retired farmer. P.O. Oak Forest, Penn., is one of the pioneers of the county, and was born in Franklin Township, No- vember 16, 1806. His parents, Solomon and Mary Hoge, were natives of Virginia, and when first married moved to Greene County, Penn., and remained until their death. Joseph was three times mar- ried, first December 4, 1828, to Mary Coen, a native of Greene
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County. By this marriage Mr. Hoge is the father of ten children, five of whom are living. Mrs. Hoge, who was a faithful Christian wife and mother, died in 1842. In 1843 Mr. Hoge married for his second wife Miss Jane Blair, who was born in this county February 17, 1817. By this marriage there were seven children, four now living. Mrs. Jane Hoge departed this life August 22, 1856. Mr. Hoge subsequently married Mrs. Jane M. (Wood) Watson, June 22, 1857. She was born in Washington County, Penn., November 16, 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Hoge have one child. Mr. Hoge was reared on a farm, and has been engaged in farming all his life. He has re- sided on his present farm about sixty-four years. In politics he is a Republican. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he has been deacon for nearly fifty years.
WILLIAM HOGE, farmer, P. O. Holbrook, Penn., was born in Center Township, December 15, 1830. He is a son of Joseph and Mary (Coen) Hoge, who are natives of Greene County. Mrs. Hoge is deceased. October 4, 1855, William Iloge was united in marriage with Mary A. Graham, who was born in Franklin Township, Greene County, December 30, 1824. IIer parents were William and Mar- garet (Muckle) Graham, the former a native of this county, and the latter of New Jersey. They were married in Greene County, Penn., where they settled and remained until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoge have been born three children, of whom two are living -- Will- iam G., and Margaret M .. who is the wife of John M. Scott. The deceased is Ilenry II. William G. was born July 28, 1855, and was married July 20, 1878, to Mary A. Moore. Mrs. Mary A. Hoge, wife of William G., died Angust 24, 1883. He was married again June 11, 1885, to Miss Alice M. Orndoff. Margaret M. was born July 5, 1859, and married January 29, 1885, to John M. Scott. Mr. Hoge has been engaged in farming the most of his life, and owns 241 acres of land in Center Township. He and Mrs. Hoge are zealous members of the Baptist Church, and are among the leading families of the township.
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