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JOHN A. CUMMINS, Waynesburg, Penn., is one of the most industrious farmers of Whiteley Township, where he was born Sep- tember 14, 1840. His parents, William and Catharine Cummins, are natives of Greene County and reside in Whiteley Township. They have a family of ten children, of whom nine are living. September 14, 1878, John A. Cummins married Miss Hannah Rush, a native of Franklin Township. To them have been born four children-Will- iam A., Lona O., Catharine E., and John B. Having been raised on a farm, Mr. Cummins has made a business of farming and stock- dealing all through his life, and as a result of his faithful and per- sistent labors is now in possession of an excellent farm of about 230 acres in Whiteley Township, where he and family live. His wife is among the most consistent and prominent members of the Methodits Protestant Church.
JOIIN FOX, Kirby, Penn., one of the substantial citizens of Whiteley Township, Greene County, was born in Perry Township, April 25, 1830. His parents were Henry and Susannalı (Delany) Fox, who were natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained till death. He departed this life October 29, 1882, and she December 25, 1875. They were the parents of ten children, of whom six are living. Mr. John Fox was united in marriage Decem- ber 13, 1849, with Dorothy Hains, who was born in Whiteley Town- ship October 15, 1830, a daughter of John and Jane Hains (nee John), who were natives of Greene County, lived in Whiteley Township until 1857, then moved to West Virginia where Mr. Hains died in 1887. His widow is still living. They had a family of eleven children- Eli, Christopher C., Matilda, wife of Winfield S. Vandruff; Jane, wife of John L. Walters; Taylor, Daily, Luther, Maggie, wife of George Patterson; William and Naney; and Walter, (deceased). Mr. Fox is quite a genius in his way, and successful in almost every undertaking. His principal business is farming, and he owns 475 acres of land in Greene County. He filled the office of justice of the peace of his township for five years; and at different times has held the positions of auditor, constable, assessor, trustee and member of the school board. He and his wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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JOHN S. FULLER, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Lone Star, was born in Whiteley Township, Greene County, Penn., April 24, 1833. His parents are Daniel and Nancy (Whitlateh) Fuller, the one born in Fayette and the other in Greene County, where they were married in Whiteley Township and remained through life. He departed this life April 22, 1874, and she December 14, 1876. They were the parents of eight children, all but one living. Subject's grandparents were natives of Ireland. The grandfather was born in the city of Dublin, and the grandmother in the county of Tyrone. They were married after emigrating to America. Mr. John S. Fuller was united in marriage August 13, 1852, with Emily Phillips, born in Greene County September 28, 1837. She is a daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth Phillips (nee Vandruff), natives of this county, the latter deceased. Mr. Fuller and wife are the parents of seven chil- dren, five living-Nancy, wife of Henry Zimmerman; Josephine, wife of Josephus Bowers; Smith, Bowman and Ida M .; Elizabeth and Daniel L. being deceased. Mr. Fuller owns 700 acres of land where he and his family reside, and has taken considerable interest in the raising of fine stock, being the first to bring a herd of thorough-bred short-horned cattle into Whiteley Township, mn 1883. He was a member of the school board two terms; served as assessor three terms and as assistant assessor for many years. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church.
ABRAHAM GUMP, farmer and stock-dealer, is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Greene County, Penn. IIe was born in Whiteley Township, December 15, 1832, a son of John and Dorcas Gump (nee Whitlatch). His father was a native of Virginia, and his mother of New Jersey. They were married in Whiteley Township, Greene County, Penn., residing there until their death; she departed this life in 1840 and her husband in 1863. They were the parents of thirteen children, of whom only two are living, viz .: Cassandra, now the widow of Jacob Lemley, and Abraham, the subject of our notice, who was united in marriage the first time March 4, 1852, with Maria Adamson. She was born in Waynesburg, a daughter of Cyrus and Elizabeth Adamson, now deceased. By this union Mr. Gump is the father of two children, one living-John C; and Samantha A., deceased. In the spring of 1857, Mr. Gump and family moved to Warren County, Illinois, and about two months later Mrs. Gump met with a sad accident resulting in her death. While alone in the house with her little family, in passing too near the grate her clothes took fire and were burned off before any assistance could reach her and she died in about sixteen hours from the effect of the burns. This occurred May 16, 1857. Mr. Gump afterwards returned with his family to Whiteley Township, Penn., and was united in marriage
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June 16, 1867, with Sarah Brant, (nee Spragg). She has two chil- dren-Otho and Matthias. Her parents, Otho and Lida (Shull) Spragg, were natives of Greene County, and residents of Wayne Township until Mrs. Sragg's death March 23, 1874. Her husband died April 12, 1882. By his last marriage Mr. Gump is the father of three children-George M., Corbly and Debbie. Mr. Gump has been a farmer and stock-dealer all his life, and he and his wife own about 650 acres of land in Greene County. They are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his deceased wife also.
SOLOMON GUTHRIE, a retired farmer of Kirby, Penn., was born in the house where he and his family reside in Whiteley Town- ship, Greene County, April 7, 1816. IIe is a son of Archibald and Elizabeth (Lemley) Guthrie, who were natives of Pennsylvania. They were married in Greene County, afterwards settling in Whiteley Township, where Mrs. Guthrie died. After her death, Archibald married Mary Scott, who is still living. He died August 23, 1845. He was the father of twelve children, of whom eight are living. Solomon Guthrie was united in marriage January 31, 1839, with Elizabeth Fry, born in Centre Township, November 20, 1818. Mrs. Guthrie's parents were George and Elizabeth Fry (nee Beckingbaugh), who were natives of Greene County. To Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie have been born ten children, of whom seven are living-Susan, wife of Robinson John; Elizabeth S., wife of Benona John; George W., Lucinda, wife of Abraham Shull; Solomon E., Jessie L. and William F .; Job, Maria and Archibald B. being deceased. Mr. Guthrie has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns 120 acres of land where he and his family reside. He and Mrs. Guthrie are consistent members of the Methodist Church.
G. W. HATFIELD, farmer, P. O. Lone Star, was born in White- ley Township, Greene County, Penn., July 30, 1816. IIis parents were Jacob and Rebecca (Mundle) Hatfield, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Greene County, Penn., where they were married and remained through life. In 1839, G. W. Hatfield mar- ried Miss Mary Richie, born in Fayette County, Penn., in 1806, daughter of James Richie. Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield have seven chil- dren, six living-Jacob, James, Hiram, William, Elizabeth, wife of Lindsey Stephens and Madison, and Frank, (deceased). Mr. Hatfield has always lived on a farm, and has been one of the most enterprising and snecessful farmers and stock-dealers in the county, where he owns 900 acres of land. He served his district on the school board for abont twelve years. Mr. and Mrs. Ilatfield are exemplary members of the Methodist Protestant Church.
CHRISTOPHER JOHN, deceased, was born May 26, 1820, on the farm where the family reside in Whiteley Township. His father
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and mother were James and Margaret (Robinson) John, natives of eastern Pennsylvania. They were married in Greene County and settled on the farm now owned by the heirs of Christopher John, (deceased), and remained until their death. His father died January 16, 1874, and his mother July 20, 1852. They were the parents of eleven children, five now living. Christopher John was united in marriage in 1839 with Nancy Fox, born in Greene County, March 23, 1823, a daughter of Henry and Susannah (Delany) Fox, natives of Greene County, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. John's family consists of eleven children, seven living-Barbara, wife of David Lockhart; Sarah J., widow of George Connor; Margaret, wife of R. Fox; Kin- sey, Reasin, Elizabeth, wife of I. N. Kiger; and Sidonia, wife of William Vandruff. Henry, Susannah, Franklin and William, are deceased. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. John, like the rest of the early settlers, received but a limited education, he was quite a successful farmer through life, and owned 550 acres of good land in Greene County at the time of his death, which occurred August 11, 1888.
DR. G. W. MOSS, deceased, was born in Washington County, Penn., May 5, 1836. His parents were Jennings J. and Ellen (Win- net) Moss. After marriage they resided in Washington County until 1844, at which time they moved to Richhill Township, Greene County, for a few years, then returned to Washington County, and remained until their seven children grew to maturity. They again retraced their steps to Greene County, and remained until their death. Only four of their children survive them. Dr. Moss was the third, and acquired his education in the common schools of Greene and Washington counties. He graduated in the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia in 1870, and afterwards took a course of lectures at Bellevne, N. Y. He began the practice of medicine at Jefferson, Penn., and in 1856 located at Newtown, where he was actively engaged in the profession until his death, January 16, 1888. The Doctor was united in marriage February 15, 1863, with Sarah J. Hudson, who was born in Newton, Penn., November 17, 1846. Mrs. Moss is a daughter of John and Sarah J. (Morris) Hudson, the former a native of West Moreland and the latter of Greene County, where they were married. They settled in Newtown, where Mr Hudson departed this life in August, 1884. His widow still resides at Newtown. They were the parents of nine children, of whom five are living. Dr. and Mrs. Moss were the parents of one daughter Ethel HI., born March 4, 1882. The Doctor was a member of the I. O. O. F., was a Knight Templar in the Masonic order, and belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his widow is also a faithful and devoted member.
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HENRY MORRIS, farmer, Fordyce, Penn., was born in Jeffer- son Township, Greene County, February 25, 1824. His parents, Peter and Elizabeth (Renner) Morris, are natives of this county, where they were married and remained until Mrs. Morris' death. Her husband is still living and resides in Whiteley Township. They were the parents of seven children, of whom three are living. IIenry is the oldest child, and was united in marriage May 31, 1846, with Eliza Morris, who was born in Franklin Township, December 7, 1828. She is a daughter of John and Jemima (Pipes) Morris, now deceased. . Mr. Henry Morris and wife have seven children-Caro- line, wife of Dr. Jacob Hatfield; Lindsey, John, George W., Andrew J. and Milton R; Franklin being deceased. Mr. Morris is one of the progressive business men of his township, in which he has been engaged in farming and stock dealing all his life. He owns a fine farm of 370 acres. Ile served one term as director of the poor. IIis wife is a consistent member of the Methodist Church.
ELIJAH MORRIS, farmer, Fordyce, Penn., was born in Jeffer- son Township, Greene County, January 7, 1809, a son of IIenry and Edie (IIickman) Morris. They were natives of this county, where they were married and lived a number of years, then moved to Noble County, Ohio, where they died. Their son, Elijah, was united in marriage October 10, 1830, with Nancy Morris, a native of Ohio and daughter of Isaac and Mary Morris. By this marriage Mr. Morris is the father of ten children, seven are living-Peter, Mary, wife of John Morris; David, Abner, Richard, Simon and Sarah J., wife of Eli Stoops; and Andrew J., Elizabeth and Selalı (deceased). Mrs. Morris died in 1850, and in 1864 Mr. Morris married Nancy Ketcham (nee Mofford), a native of Greene County and daughter of William and Susan Mofford. By this second marriage Mr. Morris has one child-Emma E., wife of Johnson Stickels. Mrs. Morris died December 23, 1867. Mr. Morris is a farmer, and owns 152 acres of land in Whiteley Township, where he and family reside.
RUFUS PATTERSON, Kirby, Penn., is one of the substantial young farmers of Whiteley Township, where he was born August 11, 1861. His father, William Patterson, a native of the same town- ship, was united in marriage the first time with Rhoda Whitlatch, born in Perry Township, this county. By this marriage Mr. Will- iam Patterson was the father of fourteen children, of whom ten are living. His wife departed this life in 1852, and November 6, 1856, Mr. Patterson was again united in marriage with Sophia Kuhn, the inother of Rufus, the subject of this sketcli. She was born in Whiteley Township, October 29, 1815, a daughter of Abraham and Eleanor Kuhn (nee Mooney), the one a native of Germany and the other of Ireland, who after marriage settled in Greene County, Penn.,
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remaining until their death. By his last marriage Mr. William Pat- terson is the father of two children, of whom only Rufus is living. Mr. Patterson died May 13, 1887. March 2, 1887, Rufus married Emma Connor, who was born in Perry Township, this county, Feb- ruary 12, 1861, a daughter of Simon and Nancy Connor (nee Her- rington), who resides in Whiteley Township. Like his father, Mr. Patterson was raised on a farm, and makes farming the business of his life. He owns 160 acres of land (the old Patterson home), where he and family reside.
ARTHUR SHRIVER, farmer,. Kirby, Pennsylvania. Among the younger class of farmers and stock dealers of Whiteley Township, we mention the name that heads this sketch. He was born in Whiteley, April 26, 1845, his parents being Jacob and Elizabeth (Inghram) Shriver, who were pioneers of Greene County where they were married, July 5, 1831, and remained through life. He departed this life February 1, 1885, and she February 22, 1855. They were were the parents of ten children, nine living. The subject of our sketch is the youngest son. 1873, on October 2, he married Miss Ella Hickman, who was born in Whiteley, January 7, 1848. She is a daughter of Gilmon and Phœbe (Cloves) Hickman, natives of Greene County and residents of Whiteley Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Shriver have been born three children, two living, Minnie M. and Lizzie P. Mr. Shriver was reared on a farm and has been a successful farmer and stock-dealer through life, owning at present 200 hundred acres of excellent land where he lives with his family. Mr. Shriver is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
A. J. SMITH, farmer, Kirby, Penn., born in Washington Town- ship. December 14, 1833, is one of the pioneers of Greene County. Ifis parents were Dennis and Saralı Smith, who were natives of this county and residents therein till death. His father died in Mis- sonri. In 1855, A. J. Smith married Miss Phoebe J. Estle, born in Jefferson Township in 1828, a daughter of Matthias and Mary Estle (nee Stewart) who were natives of this county, both now de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Smith's family consists of six children, of whom four are living: Leroy W., Mary A., wife of Frank John- son; Sarah M. and Elizabeth E .; Abraham and Matthias being de- ceased. Mr. Smith was reared on a farm and, following in the foot- steps of many of his ancestors, he has made the tilling of the soil the pursuit of his life. He owns ninety-seven acres of good land where he resides with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are faithful mem- bess of the Methodist Protestant Church.
LISBON STAGGERS, retired farmer and stock-dealer, Kirby, Penn., was born in Franklin Township, Greene County, December 17, 1820, a son of John and Catharine Staggers (nee Maple). IIis
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parents were natives of Franklin Township and residents there until their death. His mother died in 1851, and his father, December 16, 1882. They were the parents of fifteen children, of whom seven are living. Lisbon, the subject of this sketch, is the fifth, and was first united in marriage, December 16, 1843, with Eliza J. Mooney, born in Franklin Township November 20, 1820, a daughter of Thomas and Cassandra Mooney (nee Inghram), now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Staggers were born nine children, four living-Cass- andra, wife of Albert Rice; Arthur, Catherine M., wife of Sebastian Bowlby and James M. The deceased are Thomas J., William F, John, Martha E. and Harvey. Their mother died May 31, 1864. After her death, Mr. Staggers was again united in marriage, Sep- tember 16, 1866, with Sarah Thompson (nee IIoge), who was a native of Centre Township, this county. She was born July 14, 1835, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Hoge (nee Cowen) the latter deceased. By the last marriage Mr. Staggers is the father of six children, five living-IIamon, Alice, Ida, Lisbon C., and Elva; and Selalı, (deceased.) Mr. Staggers was reared on a farm and has made the care and management of his farm his life work. He owns 300 acres of good land where he and his family now live. Both he and his wife are communicants of the Baptist Church.
LINDSEY STEPHENS, Kirby, Penn, was born in Greene Township, June 23, 1836, a son of Barzilla and Margaret (Lantz) Stephens, who were natives of Greene County, where they were married and have since resided. Mr. Barzilla Stephens departed this life, April 24, 1884; his widow survives him and resides with her children, of whom three are living. Lindsey is the second of their five children, and was united in marriage, September 26, 1861, with Margaret Fordyce, born in Whiteley Township, December 30, 1813, a daughter of Benson and Maria (Nicholas) Fordyce, the latter de- ceased. By this marriage Mr. Stephens is the father of one daughter, Amanda. On October 27, 1863, Mrs. Stephens died, leaving to her daughter the example of her christian character and consistent life, On February 23, 1865, Mr. Stephens married Elizabeth J. Hatfield. who was born in Whiteley Township, September 4, 1846, a daugh- ter of George W. and Mary (Richie) Hatfield, residents of the same township. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens have a family of seven children, of whom four are living-Nora, John, James and Harry; the de- ceased being Lafayette, Ida and Salina. Mr. Stephens has always lived on a farm and has been an industrious farmer and stock-dealer all his life. He and his wife own 975 acres of land in Whiteley Township. He has been a member of the Masonic Order for about thirty years; and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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SIMON R. STROSNIDER, farmer, Waynesburg, Penn., was born in Whiteley Township, Greene County, March 9, 1834, a son of Peter and Charlotte Strosnider (nee Gordon). His father was born in Whiteley and his mother in Franklin Township. They were married and lived in Greene County until 1850, after which time they moved to Perry County, Ohio, where they died. They had a family of eight children, of whom seven are living. Simon R., their son, was united in marriage, October 12, 1862, with Sarah A. Inghram, who was born in Waynesburg, January 11, 1843. Her parents were Arthur and Susannah Inghram (nee Eagon), natives of Greene County, both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Strosnider have been born four daughters, Dolly, Lillie A., Lanra V. and Lucy O. Mr. Strosnider was reared on a farm and has carried on the business of farming quite successfully all his life, at present owning 120 acres of land constituting his home farm. He filled the office of auditor of his township with credit to himself and his constituents. Dolly, the oldest of the four daughters was born August 26, 1864, united with the congregation at Mount Pleasant Church, March 13, 1881, she departed this life at the home of her parents, February 4, 1888, she was loved and respected by all wlio knew her.
A. M. TEMPLE, farmer, Fordyce, Penn., is a pioneer of White- ley Township, Greene County. He was born October 11, 1825, a son of John and Elizabeth Temple (nee Douglass), the former of Greene and the latter of Fayette County, Penn., where they were married. They lived at Garard's Fort, Greene County, until 1831, when they moved to the farm where the subject of this sketch now resides. Mr. John Temple died three weeks later; his widow sur- vived him until 1873. They had a family of four children, three living. Mr. A. M. Temple was united in marriage, in July, 1846, with Lucy Greene, born in Franklin Township, September 13, 1829, a daughter of Morris and Sarah (Grooms) Greene. By this marriage Mr. Temple is the father of three children-Benjamin, living, and Elizabeth and Rebecca, deceased. Mrs. Temple died, June 17, 1881, having been a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. April 20, 1882, Mr. Temple married Mrs. Anna M. Burwell, who was born in Jefferson Township, June 13, 1832, a daughter of Jacob and Nancy Waychoff, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Greene County, Penn. Mr. Temple is a cooper by trade, which he followed about twenty-five years. He has since engaged in farming and stock raising, and owns a good farm of 300 acres. He has filled the offices of director of the poor and jury commis- sioner. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal and his wife of the Baptist Church.
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JAMES R. ZIMMERMAN, farmer, P. O. Delight, was born in Franklin Township, Greene County, Penn., September 15, 1840. Ilis parents were William and Eliza A. Zimmerman (nee Seals), natives of the same township, where they were married, settled and remained until their death. He departed this life, January 21, 1852, and she, in October of the same year. They were the parents of seven children, of whom six are living, viz: William II., James R., Caro- line, wife of Robert McGlumphy; Enos, Anna E, wife of Perry Cummins, and Vanamburg; Maria, deceased. Like his ancestors, the subject of our sketch was raised on a farm, and has always been engaged in farming and stock-dealing. Through industry and good management he has succeeded in getting a good farm, consisting of 225 acres, where he resides.
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