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ARTHUR BENTON PUGH, brother of Amos Pugh, is a lawyer. IIe studied law at the University of Virginia, and first located for the practice of his profession, at Petersburg, Grant County, in 1877, when he formed a partnership with Wilbur F. Dyre. The firm for a number of years had a large practice in the counties of Grant, Hardy, and Pendleton. He was married in 1885 to Miss Louisa Anderson, the only daughter of David C. Anderson, of Franklin, Pendleton County. In 1888 he was appointed to and accepted the position of assistant attorney in the Department of the Interior at Washington, D. C. This position be filled for nearly three years, when he resigned to enter again upon the practice of his profession at Salem and Roanoke, Virginia. He soon obtained a large and lucrative practice in this new field : taking his place at once in the front ranks of the bar, and in a few years was regarded as one of the leading lawyers in that section of the State.
The mountainous climate did not agree with his wife, however, and, owing to her failing health, he determined to leave Salem. He had been offered his old position at Washington several times, and had each time declined it. In 1896 the offer came again, without solicitation, and in view of the necessity of a speedy change of climate on account of his wife, he, after some hesitation, accepted it. The year 1896 brought him severe afflictions. Ilis little boy, Benton Anderson, a bright and handsome boy of eight and a half years, died in Salem, in February, and he had the still greater misfortune to lose his wife by death the November following. Two little girls, Mary Anderson, aged seven years, and Louise Benton, born in August 1896, are his only living children.
LEMUEL WILLIE PUGII, son of Lemuel and Elizabeth A. Pugh, after receiving such education as could be acquired in the public schools of the day, attended and become a graduate of Eastman's Business College, New York, in 1888. He served four years as deputy sheriff of the county under Wiliam H. Powell, during his second term in that office, from 1885 to 1888 in- clusive. In 1891 he went west as far as Missouri, and in a short time found employment with the George D. Hope Lumber Company, of Kansas City. He rapidly rose from the position of clerk in one of the many branch establishments of the company located in different sections of Missouri and Kansas to principal accountant and bookkeeper at the main office in Kansas City, and then to general manager of the company's affairs, which position he has held for several years.
Of the five younger sisters, whose names are given above, two are married. Margaret C. is the wife of George Taylor, one of the most successful and prosperous farmers and stock raisers of the county : and Dora C. is the wife of C. F Rinker, M.D., of Upperville, Fauquier County, Vir- ginia, who is practising successfully his profession in that county. The three unmarried sisters are among the most successful teachers in the schools of the county, and have taught also success- fully in the public and graded schools of Missouri.
THOMAS G. POWNALL, son of A. II. and Charlotte (nce Hannas) Pownall, was born in Sherman district, 1858, of Scotch, Irish, and German descent. His ancestors lived in New Jersey. From the age of six to sixteen he attended public and private schools about four months each year. At seventeen, at Rio, he taught his first school. He taught ten terms in county schools, and in 1886 was principal of Romney graded school, and was elected in 1888 to a similar position at Paw Paw. He was a member of the county board of examiners for teachers in 1884 and 1885. In 1889 he was appointed by A. B. White, deputy collector of internal revenue in Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Grant, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Pendleton Counties, and served till 1893. In February, 1894, he was appointed assistant general superintendent for the United States Leather Company, and in October of the same year was promoted to general superintendent. On August 22, 1894, he was married to Miss Virginia G. Frye, of Keyser, Mr. Pownall resides at Cumberland, Maryland, in order the better to look after the extensive business of the leather company ; but he holds his citizenship at Romney, West Virginia. He has one child, two years old. While teaching school, and while in the revenue service, Mr. Pownall dealt in live stock, timber, tan, bark, and real estate. Ile attended the Fairmont Normal School in 1880; and in 1887 graduated in the scientific course of the North-Western University at Ada, Ohio.
In politics Mr. Pownall is a Republican, and became interested in the welfare of his party as early as 1875. From 1886 to 1894 he was chairman of the Hampshire County Republican Execu- tive Committee, and for the same period was a member of the Second Congressional District Committee. He resigned both in 1894 because of press of business. In 1888 he was nominated by his party for the State Senate in the twelfth district, and made a thorough and aggressive speaking canvass against Hon. S. L. Flournoy, Democrat, of Romney, who was elected by a re- duced majority. Mr. Pownall is not orthodox in religion; does not belong to any church, and does not believe in the doctrine of eternal punishment.
JOIIN S. PANCAKE, farmer, resident of Romney district, son of Joseph C. and Ellen D. Pancake, of Irish and German ancestry, was born 1846; married, 1884, to Margaret, daughter of
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Robert W. and Sarah E. Gilkeson ; children, Emily V., William C., and Elizabeth G. Mr. Pan- cake has an interest in an extensive peach farm near Romney, and also devotes his time to the raising of and dealing in stock. He was in the Confederate army.
J. W. POLING, deputy sheriff, resident of Romney, son of Joseph and Elizabeth A. Poling, of German, Welsh, and Irish ancestry, was born 1836; married, 1858, to Mary J., daughter of George N. and Elizabeth Hauser; children, Lawrence, Henry E., Annie B., Harry H., Dora S., M. Bessie, and George W.
V. M. POLING, Clerk of Circuit Court, resident of Romney, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Poling, of German, Welsh, and Irish ancestry, was born 1844; married, 1865, to Sallie, daughter of I. N. and Elizabeth Heiskell, of Virginia ; children, Addie E., Claud V., Edgar N., Virgil, Eva V., W. H. Beulah, Robert L., and Martha. Further mention of Mr. Poling will be made elsewhere in this book.
JOSEPH S. PANCAKE, farmer, resident of Romney district, son of Joseph C. and Ellen Pancake, was born 1856; married, 1897, to Sallie, daughter of John J. and Bettie Inskeep.
JOSEPH C. PANCAKE, farmer, resident of Romney district, son of Isaac and Sallie Pan- cake, of Irish, Welsh, and German ancestry, was born 1814; married, 1843, to Ellen D., daughter of Silas and Maria Reese ; children, Sarah M., Isaac H. C., John S., Mary B., William C., Andrew F., Joseph S., and Sydna M.
A. V. PARKER, farmer, resident of Romney district, son of James and Eliza J. Parker, of English and Irish ancestry, was born 1869; married, 1895, to Susan, daughter of David and Nan- nie Fox ; child, Nancy J.
FREDERICK PANCAKE, farmer, resident of Romney district, son of A. J. and Ann Jemima Pancake, of German ancestry, was born 1860; married, 1886, to Sarah. W., danghter of J. D. and Sarah L. Miller. His child is John A. Pancake.
I. H. C. PANCAKE, merchant, resident of Romney, son of Joseph C. and Ellen D. Pancake, of German, Scotch, and Irish ancestry, was born 1845; married, 1874, to Fannie, daughter of Lemuel and Isabella Campbell, of Virginia; children, Ellen C., E. Blair, L. Campbell, Joseph C., and Fannie G.
JEREMIAH POLAND, farmer, resident of Romney district, of English ancestry. was born in Hardy County, 1855; married, 1878, to Harriet E., daughter of Daniel and Martha Lewis; children, Margaret E., Anna L., Lorenzo G., Ora B., IIannah S., Granvil R., Jeremiah C., and Ada P.
JOHN W. POWELSON, farmer of Sherman district, son of Paul and Caroline Powelson, German and Irish ancestry, was born 1844; married Nancy J., danghter of John R. and Cath- erine Powelson ; children, Alvin J., Elizabeth G., and Lester A.
JOSEPH F. PEPPER, farmer near Pleasant Dale, son of Jacob and Frances Pepper, German ancestry, was born 1848; married Lucy M., daughter of A. T. and Margaret J. Pugh ; children, Margaret F., Ida M., and Charles A.
JAMES H. PEER, farmer of Gore, son of Elias and Rachel Peer, German descent, was born in Shenandoah County, 1850; married Rebecca, dangliter of Abraham and Sarah Lambert, 1874; children, William, Salemma, Daisey, Samuel, Cleveland, Elias H., Minnie R., George, Benjamin, and Grayson J.
JACOB D. PARRIIL, farmer of Sherman district, son of Joseph and Isabella Parrill, Ger- man ancestry, was born in HIardy County, 1825; married Lydia, daughter of George and Daritha Dellinger, of Virginia, 1848; children, Mary A., Margaret F., Amanda V., George W., Edward A. Mr. Parrill married Clarinda, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Reynolds, 1863; children, Laura I., Joseph H., Charles A.
JOSEPII B. PILES, farmer of Sherman district, son of John II. and Martha E. Piles, was born 1860; married Matilda E., daughter of Daniel and Mary Simmons, 1883; children, Lumama E., William A., Anna V. B., Martha F. J., Floyd H., and Frona.
D. G. POLAND, farmer and mechanic of Sherman district, son of J. C. and Martha E. Poland, Irish ancestry, was born 1860; married Mary P. F., daughter of Armstead and Mary Alverson ; children, Dale V. D., Bonn A., and Roy A. He has held the office of justice of the peace both by appointment and election.
A. B. POWNALL, farmer and teacher of Sherman, son of A. II. and Charlotte Pownall, Irish and Scotch ancestry, was born in Ilampshire County, 1873.
WILLIAM PEER, of English ancestry, son of James H. and Rebecca Peer, is a farmer of Gore; born 1876; married Lizzie, daughter of Robert and Nancy Riser, 1893; children, Minor L. and Nina R.
DAVID W. SWISHER.
MRS. DAVID W. SWISHER.
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JOSEPH A. PUGH, farmer near Pleasant Dale, son of John N. and Saralı Pugh, English ancestry, was born 1842; married Martha V., daughter of Jacob J. and Frances E. Pepper, 1872; children, Virginia M., Laura F., John A., Finley T., Ada M., and Thomas W. Mr. Pugh was in the Confederate army and was wounded at Cold Harbor.
C. J. RACY, a teacher residing three miles south of Purgitsville, was born in Hardy County, 1871; son of Morgan and Rebecca Racy; married, 1895, to Cora IL., daughter of Warner and Hannalı High, Their child's name is Violet I.
JAMES R. RILEY, farmer of Bloomery, son of Thomas and Margaret Riley, was born 1845; Irish ancestry ; married, 1877, Mary E., danghter of Iven and Sarah Kidwell. Their child's name is Alonzo D. He served one month in the Confederate army.
ROBERT F. RILEY, residing three miles east of Capon Bridge, son of William T. and Susan A. Riley, was born 1859; Irish descent ; married, 1889, Dorothy M., daughter of Louis D. and Elizabeth Schmilbe; children, Tracy L., Wilson C., and Mary P. He owns one hundred and five acres, one hundred improved. He attended the Ohio Normal University two terms, tanghit twenty years, sixteen of them on a number one certificate. IIe was two years a member of the board of examiners, and one year a member of the school-book board.
F. B. RILEY, farmer and mail contractor of Bloomery, son of Thomas and Margaret Riley, was born of Irish descent, 1852; married, 1891, Martha A., daughter of Robert and Mary A. Hook. Their child's name is Thurman R. Mr. Riley owns one hundred and thirty- eight acres, forty improved.
JACOB C. RUDOLPH, farmer, residing on Mutton Run, Capon district, son of George and Catherine A. Rudolph, German and Scotch extraction, was born 1837; married Cora, daughter of Adam and Catherine Bowers, of Berkeley County, 1864 ; children, Annie, Walter, Cora, Harry, Ada, Eliza, and Mary. He was four years in the Confederate army.
JOIIN N. RANNELLS, farmer, residing near Higginsville, son of John and Kissiah Rannells, German descent, was born 1836; married Hannah E., daughter of Silas and Harriet Mileson, 1858; children, Augusta V., Charles L., Samuel F., W. Edward, Annie V., Annie B., and Katie.
S. A. ROWZEE, farmer, residing near Higginsville, son of Reuben and Saralı A. Rowzee, was born in Frederick County, 1835; French and Irish ancestry ; married Aun J., daughter of Peter and Jane Reilly, of Ireland, 1860 ; children, Mary E., John W., Samuel A., Sarah J., Catherine A., Cyrus II., Isaac N., and David W.
A. S. RHODES, farmer of Green Spring, son of Andrew M. and Christina Rhodes, was born in Ohio, 1849, of German descent; married, 1889, Mary A., daughter of Leonard W. and Elizabeth Huff, of Maryland ; children, Annie L., John S., Edward F., and Lucy M.
M. H. RUSSELL, of Okonoko; farmer; son of Mahlon and Mary A. Russell; born, 1830, in Loudoun County; English and Irish ancestry; married, 1873, Arabella W., daughter of Edward W. and Mary E. McGill, of Maryland ; children, M. Edith, Henry M., Edna II., Virginia M., Edward M., Julia B., and Aun Louisa.
L. A. RIZER, a miller, residing in Keyser, son of Matthias and Nancy Rizer, was born at Springfield, 1845; French and German ancestry ; married to Kate Hyde, daughter of John J. Hyde ; five children. €
BENJAMIN REYNOLDS, farmer of Romney district, son of James and Elizabeth A. Rey- nolds, was born on Lost River, 1866; married, 1891, to Mary S., daughter of Cornelius and Cath- erine Blackburn ; children, Clarence P. and Leafy M.
CHARLES N. ROBERSON, farmer and trader, Sherman district, son of Captain Amos and Catherine Roberson, German descent, was born 1873. He has filled the office of constable.
A. M. RUCKMAN, farmer of Sherman district, son of J. T. and Caroline Ruckman, Eng- lish ancestry, was born 1860; married Alverda, daughter of R. M. and Phoebe Wolford, 1885; children, Ira C., Herman G., and Floyd M.
DAVID WARNER SWISHER was born in Augusta County, Virginia, April 29, 1822. He is of Swiss-German descent. About the year 1750, four brothers named Schweiber set out from Switzerland for America to try their fortunes in that far-away land. They are known to have reached America, but from that period the history of three of the brothers is lost. It is thought that one settled near Winchester, while two of the others went northiward into Pennsylvania, and their descendants afterwards migrated into what are now the counties of Marion, Monongalia, and Harrison. It will be noticed that the name was spelled and pronounced essentially differently at that time from what it is now. John Schweiber, the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1730. He came to America in company with his brothers as before mentioned. He became an Indian trader and merchant. He made extensive trips into the interior of the State, returning to Philadelphia heavily freighted with valuable furs. These trips were made about once in six weeks, and the value of the merchandise brought back varied from two hundred to seven hundred dollars, as is shown by receipts given at that time. The oldest of these receipts preserved is dated at Philadelphia, July 24, 1767, and is for thirty-nine pounds two shillings and ninepence. It seems his trading in Philadelphia was largely with two persons named Daniel and William Wister, as their names are attached to many of the receipts. In these receipts the spelling of the name varies, sometimes being Schweiber, Sweitzer, or Switzer, and once it is spelled Schweighlger. In no instance does the name Swisher appear. Some time during Jolin
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Schweiber's stay in the vicinity of Philadelphia, he married Anna Warner. He soon afterwards moved to McGaheysville, Rockingham County, Virginia, where he engaged in merchandising. Later, moved to Augusta County, Virginia, where he died in 1802, and was buried on what is known as the Spring Hill Farm. This progenitor of the family in America left a large family of children. These were John, Jacob, Henry, Samuel, Daniel, George, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Mary. Of these Nancy married a man named Pence, Elizabeth married a Fanber, while Mary married Philip Thurman, of Illinois.
John Switzer or Swisher, as the name had come to be called, the father of David Warner Swisher, was married in 1811 to Catherine Trout. To them were born thirteen children ; Mary, Anna, Elizabeth, John, Sarah, Jacob, Margaret, David, George, Henry, Samuel, Rebecca, and William. Of these Mary married John Koiner, Anna married Joseph Spore, Elizabeth married William Henderson, Sarah married Jacob Swisher, Margaret married Stuart Bennett, and Rebecca married Taylor Parker.
Upon the death of his first wife, John Swisher married Mary Grow, and two children, Daniel and James Swisher, were born to them. The descendants of the Swisher family are now scat- tered to almost every State of the Union, and in nearly every instance their habits of industry and perseverance have won for them the respect of their fellows and an honorable place in society.
The subject of this sketch, David Warner Swisher, was born a farmer's son, and has followed farming for his life's work. He received such education as the common schools of his time afforded. This was, of course, meagre, but his excellent business foresight and judgment have served him well for any lack of school-training. About the year 1838 he, with his father, moved from Augusta County, Virginia, to what is now Preston County, West Virginia, but he remained there only a short time, until he moved to Hampshire County, where he bought land near Hig- ginsville in 1841. David W. Swisher married Miss Katharine Bonnifield in February, 1846. Miss Bonnifield was a daughter of Dr. Arnold Bonnifield, of St. George, West Virginia. She had been carefully instructed by her father and in schools of those early days, besides having at- tended an Academy at Pruntytown for several terms. She had thus acquired what was for those days a polished education, and began teaching school soon after leaving the Academy. She came to Hampshire in 1845 and took up a school near Higginsville. While here she met Mr. Swisher, and they were married the following year. Soon after their marriage the young couple took up their abode on the lower Levels, at which place they still live. Mr. Swisher has always been closely connected with the thought and progress of his neighborhood. When the Free School system was inaugurated it had his hearty sympathy, although he was strongly Southern in feeling, and many of his neighbors ridiculed the new educational system, branding it as a "Yankee" institution. He was a member of the first board of education in his district under the new system, and had as his associates "Jackey" Thompson, Joseph Parker, and Zeiler Chad- wick. Since then he has many times been trustee of the Levels School, and has always watched the progress of education with satisfaction.
As a farmer he may be taken as a model, as his beautiful farm wrought out of the wilderness well attests. As a business man, few persons have a clearer insight into conditions than he. As a citizen he commands the respect of all who know him for his honesty, integrity, and industry. In politics Mr. Swisher is a Democrat. His church connection is with the Methodist Episcopal South. His children are Silas Newton, Anzalettie, Addie, John Arnold, Mary Isabel, David, Edward, Franklin, and Howard.
H. C. SWISHER, son of John and Catherine Swisher, was born at Tinkling Spring, Augusta County, Virginia, January 28, 1826. He is of Swiss-German descent. Ile came to Hampshire County in 1842, and is at present living at Levels Cross Roads in Springfield district. Ile was married March 25, 1847, to Elizabeth E., daughter of Samuel C. and Virginia Fauber, of Augusta County, Virginia. IIis children are Mary E., Samuel S., Jane A., Robert L., and Charles K. Mr. Swisher is a farmer by occupation. Ile owns land on the Levels and near Higginsville. Ilis son Charles K. Swisher is associated with his father in farming and dealing in stock. C. K. Swisher is one of the most progressive young men of his neighbourhood, and recognized as the leader of his political party in the northeastern part of the county. Both father and son are Democrats.
SAMUEL SWISHER, son of John Swisher, was born in Augusta County, Virginia, March 23, 1827. In 1842 he removed with his father to Hampshire County, and is at present a resident of Gore district. He is a farmer by occupation, but has followed merchandising a good portion of his life. He was married, January 18, 1848, to Leah C., daughter of Philip and Rebecca Fals; children, Rebecca E., Middle F., James H., Philip M., Mattie C., and Taylor P. He was married a second time to Miss McBride, and the children of this union are Nettie R., Robert W., Myrtie V., Minnie L., Samuel M., and Wildy B.
S. N. SWISHER, son of D. W. and M. K. Swisher, was born in Hampshire County, March 26, 1848. He taught school during the winter of 1868-69, and for ten consecutive winters fol- lowing. During the year 1871 he made an extended trip to the west, visiting the States of Illi- nois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. Ile removed to Tucker County, West Virginia, in 1873, where he has since resided. Ile has held the offices of president of the board of education, county commissioner, road commissioner, and assessor in his adopted county. He was married, October 7, 1875, to Mary S., daughter of Jesse and Catherine Parsons, of Tucker County. His children are Minnie B., who teaches school, Scott N., a student at the West Virginia University, and Glenn T.
JOHN A. II. SWISHER, son of D. W. and M. K. Swisher, was born in Hampshire County, September 4, 1857. For some years he taught school in his native and adjoining counties. He attended the Fairmont State Normal School in 1879 and 1880. At present he is a fruit-grower, and resides in Tucker County. Ile married Ella C., daughter of Edward W. and Mary E. McGill, October 17, 1883; children, Wallace, Nellie, Belle, Lee, and Virgil.
MRS. MARY ABI SPAID.
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EDWARD D. SWISHIER, farmer of Springfield district, son of David W. and Mary K. Swisher, was born 1865; ancestry, English and German; married, 1886, Agnes J., daughter of Washington and Catherine Miller, of Pennsylvania; children, Ilallie B, Grace E., Clyde E., Edward D., Ray M., Mary K., and William B.
JOHN A. STICKLEY, of Mill Creek ; farmer ; son of Tobias and Maria Stickley; German and Scotch ancestry; born near Romney, 1838; married, 1865, to Grace A., daughter of Joseph and Sarah A. Taylor; children, Tobias T., Rufus W., Joseph R, John R. Mr. Stickley was a member of Company F, Thirty-third Virginia Infantry, the "Stonewall Brigade." He was severely wounded in the first battle of Bull Run. He now owns and resides upon the old Joseph Taylor farm of two hundred and twenty-five acres.
CYRUS O. STRIEBY, an attorney-at-law of Davis, West Virginia, son of Henry J. and Rachel Strieby, was born at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1866, of American ancestry ; married, 1896, to Miss Addie Adams, daughter of John J. and Angelica Adams, of St. George, West Vir- ginia. Mr. Strieby graduated, 1889, from the Susquehanna University, and in December of the same year was admitted to practise law in the courts of West Virginia.
THE SPAID FAMILY .- According to the statement of Joseph Spaid, the oldest one of the family now living, George Nicholas Spaid was the first person of that name to settle in Ilamp- shire County. He came from Germany in 1774, but from what part of that country is not known. He settled on Capon River, not far from Hoak's Mills, where he tilled the virgin soil. lle mar- ried a Miss Kale, of Capon. To them were born nine children. Elias died when eleven years old. In the early part of the century George Nicholas Spaid, after having reared his family, moved to Will's Creek, Ohio. His son Michael married Margaret Cutloaf, and moved to Will's Creek also. William, Mary, and Nancy married in Ohio. Elizabeth, Christina, John, and Fred- erick remained in Hampshire. Elizabeth became the wife of Henry Secrest, and Christina the wife of James Anderson.
JOHN SPAID, eldest son of George Nicholas Spaid, was born August 19, 1783, and died March 3, 1862. He was a farmer. He married Hannah Anderson, December 19, 1805. To them were born thirteen children: Mahalah, Enos, Amos, Hiram, Joseph, Margaret, Mary, Rachel, Michael, Nancy, Christina, Melinda, and Elizabeth. Mahalah was born September 17, 1806, and married William Arnold, January 3, 1826. Margaret was born November 23, 1814, and died April 15, 1846, having been married to John Richards, February 16, 1834. Mary and Rachel were twins, born June 4, 1817. Mary was nuited in marriage to William Gardner, August 27, 1835, and died July 12, 1836. Rachel was married to Amos Lafolette, August 31, 1841, and is still living. Nancy was born February I, 1822. She was married to Cyrus Groves, November 23, 1843, and died May 24, 1855. Christina was born July 24, 1824, and was married to Joseph Secrest, December 17, 1846. Melinda was born June 16, 1826, and was united in marriage to Meredith Capper, February 4, 1847. The Cappers live in Winchester, Virginia. Elizabeth was born May 26, 1828, and became the wife of Silas Lafollette, February 10, 1848, and died February 21,1859.
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