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THOMAS ROSS, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Ruff's Creek, was born in Washington County, Penn., October 8, 1833. He is the son of Benjamin and Hannah Ross (nee Johns,) both natives of Washington Township, Greene County, where they were married and where they returned after a few years spent in Washington County, and remained until their death, which occurred in the house where the subject of this sketch and his family now reside-his father hav- ing departed this life in 1863, and his mother in 1868. Six of their twelve children still survive them. Thomas Ross was united in marriage May 11, 1870, with Helen M. Lindley, born in Washington County, January 10, 1844, a daughter of Zebulon and Julia Lindley (nee Parkinson), natives of the same county, and residents therein
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during their whole life, with the exception of a short time spent in Ohio immediately subsequent to their marriage. They were the parents of three children, all now living. Mrs. Lindley died in 1873 and her husband in 1887. To Mr. and Mrs. Ross have been born two daughters-Estella J., born May 26, 1872; and Clara II., born February, 23, 1871, died September 29, 1878. Mr. Ross was reared on a farm. In 1859, at the age of twenty-six, he went to California and engaged in the mining business. Returning to his native county in 1863, after an absence of four years, he has since devoted himself to stock-dealing and the care of his farm of 290 acres in Washington Township. He and his family are members of the Baptist Church, and for the consistency of their Christian character are highly re- spected throughout the community.
BENJAMIN SHIRK, retired farmer, Ruff's Creek, l'enn., born in Lancaster County, Penn., July 23, 1815, is a son of Michael and Barbara (Alobougli) Shirk, also natives of Lancaster County. They were married and lived there until about 1830, when they moved to Coshocton County, Ohio, and remained until Mrs. Shirk's death. Mr. Shirk again married and moved to Illinois, where he died. On September 5, 1839, Benjamin Shirk first married Margaret Martin, born in Washington Township, Greene County, June 13, 1818, a daughter of Amos and Ruth Martin, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Shirk were born seven children, five of whom are living-Michael M., Daniel, George V., Joel and Amos; and John and Benjamin F., deceased. Mrs. Shirk died February 20, 1859. In 1860 Mr. Shirk married Elizabeth (Turner) Ullom. She was born in Greene County, February 6, 1827, a daughter of Za and Elizabeth Turner, who de- parted this life in Greene County. By his last marriage Mr. Shirk is the father of three children-Charles, Maggie and Benjamin F. Mr. Shirk has been a tiller of the soil all his life, and at one time owned 700 acres of land. He has given this all to his children, ex- cept the farm of 325 acres where he and his family reside. He and his wife are consistent members of the Baptist Church, of which his deceased wife was also a member. Mr. Shirk has been a member of the school board, and judge of the election at different times. He is one of Greene County's oldest and best known citizens, having lived in Washington Township for fifty years.
J. H. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Sycamore, was born in Washington Township, Greene County, Penn., January 17, 1841. His parents, Jacob and Nancy Smith (nee Hill), were natives of Greene County, where they have always resided. His death occurred in 1887, and her death May 2, 1888. Mr. J. H. Smith was united in marriage June 6, 1861, with Martha Armstrong, who was born in Washington Connty, Pennsylvania, September 24, 1842. Mrs. Smith is a daugli- ter of James and Elizabeth Armstrong ( nee Richie), the former a
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native of New York, the latter of Ohio, who after marriage settled in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and from there moved to Mar- shall County, West Virginia where she died in 1853. After her death he married again and moved to Richhill Township, this county, and died in 1881. The widow is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born five children: Anna, wife of G. M. Fordyce; Mary L., Maria B., Ida M. and Jacob H. Mr. Smith has been en- gaged in farming through his life, and owns 112 acres of land where he and family reside. He and wife are consistent members of the Baptist Church.
JOIIN WALKER, farmer, Ruff's Creek Penn., was born in Center Township, Greene County, Jannary 6, 1818. His parents were Joseph and Rebecca (Iliginbotham) Walker, the former a na- tive of New Jersey, and the latter of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. They were married in Greene County where they remained for sev- eral years, when they moved first to St. Clairsville, Ohio, then to Moundsville, West Virginia. From that point Mr. Walker com- menced running on the Ohio River. About this time he disappeared very mysteriously, and his family never knew what became of him. His widow, with her family, moved to Centre Township, Greene County, and married George Williams. They lived first in Wash- ington, County Penn., then moved to Wellsburgh, West Virginia. Mr. Williams died in Ohio County, West Virginia. His widow then moved to Washington County, Penn., then to Greene County where she was first married, and made her home with her son until her death. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, November 7, 1839, with Rachael Supler. She was born in Richhill Township, Greene County, September 12, 1820, a daughter of John and Mary (Sargent) Supler, natives of Pennsylvania. They were married and settled in Richhill Township, where they remained until their death, To Mr. and Mrs. Walker have been born twelve children: John L., Minerva, George S., William W., David L., Rebecca, Nancy, Jackson V., and Fannie M., living; and Joseph L., Samuel HI. and Mary M. deceased. Mr. Walker is a farmer and owns about 367 acres of land where he and family reside in Washington Township, Greene County Pennsylvania.
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bro. Felix Bell WAYNE TOWNSHIP.
GEORGE W. BELL, P. O. Hoover's Run, one of the oldest residents of Greene County, Penn, was born in Virginia, September 30, 1809. His parents were Jason and Sarah (Noll ) Bell, natives of Virginia, where they married and settled, afterwards removing to Washington County, Penn., then to Greene County, where his father died in 1873 and his mother in 1840. George W. was the seventh of their nine children, and was joined in the holy bonds of wedlock, February, 8, 1844, with Clementine, daughter of William and Saralı Tygart (nee Eagon). Mr. Tygart was a native of Virginia, and his wife of Greene County, Penn., where they spent their married life He departed this life in Guernsey County, Ohio, in the year 1846, and his wife in April, 1857. Mr. Bell and wife are the parents of nine children: Sarah J., Felix, Julia A., wife of David Stoneking; Maria, wife of J. Harvey Stewart; Mary, wife of Eli Pethtell; Josephine, wife of William Cole; Susan R; William H. and Eliza abeth M. deceased. Mr. Bell has always lived on a farm, and his life has been characterized by great industry and economy, as a result of which he owns a fine farm of 500 acres in Greene County, also 100 in West Virginia, and 7,000 at interest. He has served as justice of the peace for ten years; has been a member of the school board, and was at one time assessor of Jackson Township.
HON. MATTHIAS BRANT, Spragg's, Penn., is one the most successful farmers and stock-raisers of Greene County, and owns 300 acres of land. He was born in Wayne Township, December 29, 1828, a son of Christopher and Susan Brant (nee Meighen). His father was a native of Maryland, and his mother of Greene County, Pennsylvania, where they were married and lived until 1863, when Mrs. Brant died. Mr. Brant then moved to Fillmore County, Minne- sota, where he died in November, 1857. They were the parents of thirteen children, of whom Matthias was the oldest, and was united in marriage, June 28, 1868, with Mary Shaw, who was a native of Greene County, where she remained through life. By this marriage Mr. Brant is the father of six children, of whom four are living -- Susan M., Gertrude M., William II. and Fanny; Emma being de- ceased. Mrs. Brant departed this life in August, 1880. Mr. Brant married for his second wife, October 25, 1883, Elizabeth, daughter of Jolin and Mary (Varlow) Fitzgerald, natives of County Carey, Ireland, where they were married. They soon after emigrated to America, settling in West Virginia where they now reside. Mr.
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Brant taught school for sixteen years, beginning when sixteen years of age. He was elected member of the State Legislature in 1878 and re-elected in 1880. He has been a member of the school board for about thirteen years. In politics he is a Democrat. IIe and his wife are honored members of the Catholic Church at Waynes- burg.
KENDALL J. BRANT, Spragg's Penn., was born in Gilmore Township, September 23, 1839, a son of Christopher and Susannah Brant (nee Meighen). The father was a native of Maryland, and the mother of Greene County, Penn., where they were married and resided until Mrs. Brant's death, which occurred in May, 1863. IIer husband died in November, 1857, in Fillmore County, Minnesota. They were the parents of thirteen children, of whom Kendall J. was the twelfth. He was twice married, his first wife being Minerva, daughter of John and Margaret (Hamilton) Spragg, who are natives and residents of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Brant were married December 16, 1860, and were the parents of two children-Mar- garet C., wife of William E. Spragg, and Matthias L. Mrs. Brant departed this life February 15, 1865. Mr. Brant was afterwards united in marriage, December 17, 1871, with Maria, daughter of James and Eliza (Rush) Stewart, natives of Greene County, living in Franklin Township. By this marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brant have seven children-Susannah G., Lida A., Priseilla, Lydia, Minerva, James D. and William E. Mr. Brant was reared on a farm and is now one of the most successful farmers in this township. He has also been much interested in the raising of fine, stoek in which he has dealt quite extensively. His farm consists of abont 200 acres.
RICHARD T. CALVERT, Blaeksville, West Virginia, was born in Wayne Township, Greene County, Penn., April 16, 1836. He is a son of John and Eleanor Calvert (nee Thralls). 6 His father was born in Mapletown. After marriage they lived in this county until his mother's death which occurred in 1857. His father then mar- ried Margaret, daughter of James Marshall. She died February 9, 1888; her husband is still living. Richard Calvert's wife was Sarah J. Conklin, born in this county December 1, 1832. They were mar- ried October 19, 1859. Mrs. Calvert's parents were Josiah and Cas- sandra (Brown) Couklin, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Calvert have five children, three living-Cassie A., Thomas and John; Martha E. and an infant being deceased. Mr. Calvert is a farmer, and by industry and good management has made a good home for himself and fan- ily where he now lives, on a 228 aere farm in Wayne Township.
JOHN F. CQEN, merchant and postmaster, Dent, Penn., born in Wayne Township, Greene County, March 8, 1844, was the only son of Franeis and Barbara (Cumberledge) Coen, natives of Penn- sylvania, who were married in Greene County and resided there
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until Mr. Coen's death in December, 1843. His widow was after- wards married to Isaac Stiles and now lives in West Virginia. Jolm F. Coen's wife was Miss Mary Kent, born in Greene County, Feb- ruary 18, 1841, and married May 1, 1866. She is a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Odenbaugh) Kent. IIer mother is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Coen have no family of their own but have adopted two sons, William H. and Benjamin T. Mr. Coen was raised on the farm which he now owns consisting of ninety acres. When eighteen years of age he went into the army, enlisting in Company A, One- hundred and Fortieth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and remained three years, during which time he was in a number of hotly contested battles. He has filled the offices of assessor and auditor of his town- ship; has been engaged in merchandising since 1880. IIe and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
EPHRAIM COLE, farmer, Hoover's Run, Penn., was born June 11, 1842. His parents, Jeremiah and Delilah (Filson) Cole, were natives of Maryland, they were married in Greene County, Pennsyl- vania, where he died March 14, 1870, and she February 6, 1871. Jeremiah's first wife was Christener Crotinger, a native of Maryland, but died in Greene County, Penn. Ephraim was the youngest of eight children, and was united in marriage July 12, 1862, with Mis- souri, daughter of Adam and Sabia Geho (nee Garrison). Mr. Geho was a native of Ohio and his wife of Maryland. They were married in Washington County, Penn., then moved to Greene County in 1889, where they resided until Mr. Geho's death, May, 1871. Mrs. Geho is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Cole have seven children-Benjamin T., Simon T., James C., Albert M., Everett P., Mary E. and William G. Mr. Cole's farm contains 105 acres. He has served as school director two terms. He and wife are member of the Patrons of Husbandry Lodge at Kughntown; and the whole family except the two youngest children are consistent members of the Bethel Baptist Church.
JAMES L. COLE, farmer, Hoo'ver's Run, Penn., was born March 30, 1840. He is a son of Jeremiah and Delilah (Filson) Cole, who were natives of Maryland. Subsequently they removed to Greene County, Pennsylvania, where Mr. Cole, Sr., departed this life March 14, 1870 and his wife February 6, 1871. They were the parents of eight children, James L. was the seventh and was united in marriage November 26, 1865, with Maria, daughter of Adam and Sabia (Gar- rison) Geho. Mr. Geho was a native of Ohio; they were married in Washington County, Pennsylvania, settling in Greene County in 1839. The former departed this life May, 1871; his widow is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Cole have three children-Sarah C. and Eliza- beth J., both born May 26, 1867, and Edward L., born November 13, 1870. Mr. Cole devotes all his time to stock-raising and the
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care of his farm containing 102 acres. He has served as inspector of elections of Wayne Township; he and his wife are members of the Patrons of Husbandry Lodge at Kughntown.
HENRY COLE, deceased, was one of the most prosperous. farmers of Greene County, owning at the time of his death a fine farm of 858 acres. He was born April 25, 1819 and died March 15, 1882. His parents were John and Mary Cole (nee Crotinger), who were natives of Maryland, came to Greene County, Penn., early in life, where they made their home until Mr. Cole's death in May, 1862. His wife died in November, 1868. Henry was the second of their nine children and April 2, 1840, married Elizabeth, daughter of George and Ellen King (nee Stewart). Mrs. Cole's parents were native of Pennsylvania and residents in this county until their death. Iler mother departed this life January 24, 1843, and her father in 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Cole were the parents of nine children-Mary A., wife of Hiram White; Sarah, wife of William D. Phillips; George W., Frances E., wife of Abram Tustin; John L., James II., Josephus; and Jacob and Peter, (deceased). Mrs. Cole is still living and resides on the old homestead in Wayne Township.
HENRY CONKLIN, Broek, Penn., born in Greene County, November 17, 1834, is a son of Josiah and Cassandra Conklin (nee Brown), who were also natives of this county, where they were mar- ried and remained through life. His father died in September, 1856, and his mother August 13, 1884. Of their ten children, eight are now living. Henry is the third child and was united in marriage November 22, 1857, with Eleanor Hoy, born in this county January 16, 1839. She is a daughter of James and Isabella (Kuhn) Hoy, also natives of Greene County. Mr. Hoy died November 8, 1878;
his widow is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Conklin are the parents of eleven children-James H., Sarah E., wife of Richard Stewart; San- ford M., Israel, Ruie, William A., Lissie J., Clara B., Emma L., Lewis H .; and John S., (deceased). Mr. Conklin is one of the most substantial farmers and stock-dealers of Wayne Township, and owns 400 acres of land. Hle has served as school director in his township. HIe and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
A. J. CUMBERLEDGE, P. O. Dent, was born in Monongalia County, W. Va., August 24, 1838. His parents were George and Elizabeth (Lantz) Cumberledge, the one a native of Maryland and the other of Greene County, Penn., where they were married, then A moved to Monongalia County, W. Va., and remained until their death. His father died November 17, 1881, and his mother October 23, 1884. They were the parents of sixteen children, nine living, and were united in marriage Angust 14, 1818, by James Dye, Esq. A. J. Cumberledge was united in marriage August 14, 1856, with Martha J: Grim, born in Greene County, September 30, 1841, a
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danghter of Christian and Dorcas E. Grim (nee Carpenter), both deceased; the latter died May 28, 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Cumberledge have six children-Harriet, wife of William L. Harker; George, Samuel L., Dorcas E., Martie; and Emma (deceased). Mr. Cumber- ledge is a shoe-maker by trade, but has engaged in farming all his life. His present farm comprises 140 acres. Ile enlisted in the service of his country in Company N, Sixth Virginia Volunteers, remaining in the war three years and two months. He belongs to the Masonie order, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church.
JOHN FREELAND, Pine Bank, Penn., was born in Monon- gahela Township, Greene County, May 15, 1814. Ilis parents were George and Nancy (Fitch) Freeland, also natives of this county, where they were married and remained until Mrs. Freeland's death, December 23, 1863. Her husband died May 16, 1873. Of their four children, two are living-Sarah, and John, the subject of this sketch, who was united in marriage September 20, 1840, with Minerva Cleavenger, born in Greene County in 1823. She is a daughter of Edward and Mary (Kline) Cleavenger (deceased). To Mr. and Mrs. John Freeland were born nine children, six now living, viz .- George, who married Eliza E. Jolley; Cyrus F., who married Nancy E. Owen; Mary A., wife of W. J. Bell; David L., who mar- ried Sarah J. Kiger; Elizabeth J., wife of W. Lowther; and Martha A. The deceased are Edward A., Charles A. and William L. Mrs. Freeland died January 26, 1877, a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Freeland afterwards, May 16, 1879, married Agnes Wright, born in Greene County, February 28, 1838. IIer parents were John F. and Agnes (Vance) Wright, also natives of this county and residents therein until their death. Her mother died in 1874 and her father in 1880. Mr. Freeland was raised in Mapletown. He began teaching school when twenty-one years of age, and taught until 1876. He has sinee given all his time to the management of his farm, which consists of 122 acres. Mr. Freeland is a member of the Methodist Episcopal and his wife of the Baptist Church.
SAM. H. HEADLEY, merchant at Pine Bank is a des- cendant of the Headleys, who emigrated from the north of England in 1689 and settled in East Jersey. Francis Headley, his great- grandfather, was born in 1731, and who remained in Essex County, N. J., until after the close of the war of the Revolution, and in 1790 traded his farm in New Jersey for 1,400 acres in Randolph County, Va. (now West Virginia). IIe had one brother, Joseph Headley, who settled on North Ten Mile, Washington County, Penn. Francis Headley died in Randolph County. Va., in 1805. He had several children. Samuel Headley, his grandfather, was born in the year
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1765, and was married to Abigail Trace in the year 1788; he and his wife moved from Essex County, N. J., in 1790 with his father, Francis. Samuel Headley (his grandfather), had a family of eight children. An older claim or title was established for the land in Randolph County, Va., so all was lost and the family moved to other parts. Samuel Headley moved to Jefferson Township, Greene County, where Jolm Headley, his father, was born in the year 1809. He learned the blacksmith trade with John Young during the years 1828 and 1829, and in 1833 commenced business in Washington Township. He was married to Eliza Hoffman during that year, and in 1843 moved to Tom's Run in Gilmore Township, where he is now living. His first wife died in 1875, and in the same year he was married to the widow Silveous, who died in 1888. He had a family of eight children by his first wife, Sam. II. Headley being the third child. He was born in Washington Township in 1838. In 1856 he left home to attend school, working nights and mornings for his board, and for several years he taught school during the winter and attended school during the summer. In 1868 he commenced the mercantile business with T. J. Hoffman as a partner, and in 1872 set up for himself at Pine Bank. He was married to C. J. Fletcher, of Blacksville, W. Va., in the year 1870. They have one child- Robert B. Headley, who was born in 1871. Sam. II. Headley and son religiously are Friends.
WILLIAM II. JOHNSON, farmer, P. O. Blacksville, W. Va., was born in Wayne Township, Greene County, Penn., November 4, 1840, a son of William and Nancy Johnson (nee Lantz). Mrs. Johnson was born in Monongalia County, W. Va., and her husband was a native of Greene County, Penn., where they lived until his death, November 16, 1857. Mrs. Johnson was afterwards united in marriage with Henry Stephens, who died June 8, 1877; the widow is still living. William H. Johnson's wife was Sarah A. McDongal, born in Wayne Township, October 24, 1843, and married January 30, 1862. She is a danghter of Alexander and Sallie (Franks) Mc Dougal, the former deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have three children, viz .- Nancy A., wife of John McPhillips; Minerva J., wife of Josephus Thomas; and John W. Mr. Johnson is one of the enterprising farmers of Wayne Townhip, where he owns 115 acres of land. Ile filled the office of justice of the peace in his township two terms, has served as school director six terms, and held the posi- tion of assessor and inspector of elections. He and his wife are members of the Southern Methodist Church.
J. S. KENT, farmer, Dent, Penn., was born in Centre Township, Greene County, January 31, 1835. His parents, William and Eliza- beth (Odenbaugh) Kent, were natives of this county and residents therein until Mrs. Kent's death, May 4, 1868. Her husband after-
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wards married Jane White, widow of Rev. Michael White, of West Virginia; they live in Wayne Township. William Kent is the father of eleven children, seven boys and four girls, of whom nine are living. In 1858 J. S. Kent was united in marriage with Rebecca Morris, born in West Virginia in 1837, a daughter of James and Sarah Morris, the former deceased. By this marriage Mr. Kent is the father of one child-William J. Mrs. Kent departed this lite September 25, 1860. Mr. Kent was a second time united in mar- riage, August 20, 1861, with Catharine Eddy, born in Wayne Town- ship, January 5, 1830, a daughter of John and Sophia Eddy (nee Steel). Mr. and Mrs. Kent have a family of three boys and three girls, five living-Elizabeth, wife of Jesse Coen; Minerva, wife of Thomas Hoy; John R., Hiram W. and Michael I .; and Nancy J. (deceased). Mr. Kent is one of the most enterprising citizens of Wayne Township, and owns 237 acres of land where he now lives with his family. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
JAMES KNIGHT, Oak Forest, Penn., one of the enterprising young farmers of Wayne Township, was born January 27, 1848, and is a son of David and Mary Knight (nee Fry), who are natives of Greene County, Penn., where they were married and now reside in Centre Township. They are the parents of nine children, seven of whom are living. James Knight's wife was Elizabeth S., daughter of Jacob and Frances (Tustin) Cole, natives of Greene County and now residents of Waynesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Knight were married August 29, 1868. Their children are-John II., Frances A., Will- iam M. and Mary C. As noticed in the beginning of this sketch, Mr. Knight is a farmer by occupation, and has also given much at- tention to the raising of fine stock. His farm contains 156 acres.
WILLIAM LANTZ, Dent, Penn., was born April 27, 1835, on the farm where he and family reside in Wayne Township. His par- ents, Jacob and Delilah (Coen) Lantz, were natives of Greene County and residents therein through life. His father died in 1858 and his mother in 1866. They were the parents of five children, three liv- ing. William is the youngest, and was united in marriage May 22, 1856, with Minerva, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Oden- baugh) Kent, the latter deceased. Mrs. Lantz was born in this county November 24, 1837, and is a consistent member of the Me- thodist Episcopal Church. Mr. William Lantz and wife are the parents of seven children-Mary, wife of William Wiley; William, who'married Belle Phillips; Ulysses and Emma; Harriet, Delilah, and an infant (deceased). Mr. Lantz has been eminently successful as a farmer and stock-dealer, and owns 480 acres of good land in Greene County.
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