|
OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS
A Part of Genealogy
Express
|
WELCOME to
COLUMBIANA COUNTY,
OHIO
History & Genealogy |
BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of the Upper Ohio Valley
with Historical Account of Columbiana
County, Ohio.
A statement of the Resources, Industrial Growth and
Commercial Advantages. Family History and Biography
Vol. I & II. Illustrated
Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller -
1891
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
<
CLICK HERE to RETURN to
1891
BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX >
<
CLICK HERE to GO to LIST of BIOGRAPHICAL INDEXES
>
| |
GEORGE V. FARMER,
one of the pioneer characters of Elk Run township, was born
July 19, 1830, the son of William and Cassandria (Vandigrift)
Farmer. The farmer was born in Fayette county,
Penn., in a sugar camp, and was rocked in a sugar-trough
cradle. He moved to Ohio with his parents in 1804,
when he was but six months of age. His father was
Thomas Farmer, a native of Virginia, and a soldier in
the war of 1812. When Thomas Farmer settled in
Columbiana county, Ohio, it was a wilderness. Here he
took up section five, in Elk Run township, and began tilling
the soil. It is said of him that he was a mighty
hunter as well as a good farmer. When he left his
humble cabin home to go on a hunting expedition, he would
station his little son William at the old log cabin,
instructing him to blow a horn at given intervals in order
that he might be able to find his way home when returning
from the hunt. Often, after having killed a deer he
would be compelled to abandon the carcass to the ravenous
wolves who infested that region, that he might save his own
body from their hungry jaws. William Farmer
server as a commissioner of Columbiana county for three
years, and at one time owned over 700 acres of land in that
county. By industry and perseverance he was able to
clear over100 acres during his life. George V.
Farmer was raised in Fairfield township. His birth
took place in the old log house with its stick chimney and
stone hearth. During his boyhood he attended the log
school house which was all the educational advantage at
hand. In 1853, he was united in marriage to
Catharine Hawkins, daughter of Richard and Julia A.
(Touchstone) Hawkins, who were native of Maryland.
Six children have been born to this union, four of whom are
living, they are: Everett, William E., John C.
and George Fred. The mother was born in Starke
county, Ohio. Mr. Farmer has served as clerk of
the school board for ten years; his administration of the
affairs of this office during this time has been above
reproach. His fine farm, consisting of over 100 acres
of well tilled land, modern buildings, and all the necessary
apparatus for a model farm, is an ornament to the community.
Mr. Farmer is one of the leading citizens of the
county, and is recognized as such by all with whom he comes
in contact. His friends are legion.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley -
Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant &
Fuller - 1891 - Page 380 - Elk Run |
| |
RICHARD FARMER,
one of the most industrious of the young men
who live by tilling the soil in Fairfield township, was born
in 1843, and is the son of William and Cassandria (Vandigrift)
Farmer. He was reared on the old Farmer
homestead in the township, and as he grew up, received
the ordinary common school education. In 1869 Sarah
Rice became his wife, and has ever since proved a
valuable helpmeet of her husband. Her parents were
Jacob and Charity (Baker) Rice, who were among the early
pioneers of the county. Mr. Farmer and
wife has the following children: Edward,
Harry, Lulu, Paul, Hugh and Roy.
Mr. Farmer served for eight years as a member
of the school board, and is the present director. He
has been prosperous in business, and now owns ninety acres
of good land, which is a part of the old homestead farm.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley -
Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant &
Fuller - 1891 - Page 411 - Fairfield
Twp. |
| |
THOMAS FARMER
is a
descendant of an old and prominent family of Elk Run
township. His birth occurred on the 16th of February,
1846, in Fairfield township, Columbiana county, Ohio.
William and Cassandria Ann (Vandigrift) Farmer, a
sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in this book, were
his parents. Thomas Farmer grew to manhood in
Fairfield township, where he received the usual common
school education. In 1870 he married Miss Margaret
Caldwell, daughter of Brooks and Susan (Crook)
Caldwell. This union has resulted in the birth of
two children, Charlie B. and Ada G. The
mother is a native of Elk Run township, where she first saw
the light of day May 3rd, 1848. She is a consistent
member of the Bible Christian church, and a most estimable
lady. Mr. Farmer is the proprietor of 105 acres
of fine farming land, which was entered by his grandfather
and which he cleared suitably for farming purposes, and also
thirty acre of land in addition to this, which was his
wife's dower. His ability as an expert and wise
agriculturist is admitted by all who know him, as well as
his right to the title of a good neighbor and citizen.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley -
Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant &
Fuller - 1891 - Page 381 - Elk Run
Twp. |
| |
JONAS
H. FARR, one of the old and respected
residents of Middleton township, Columbiana county, was one
of seven children, born to William and Rachel Farr.
The parents were both natives of Loudon county, Va., and
came to Ohio in 1825, at which time they settled in Elk Run
township, but subsequently removed to Middleton township
where they remained until their deaths. The only child of this marriage now
living is Jonas, the subject of this sketch.
The names of the others were: Rebecca, Letitia, Lever,
Theressa, Elijah and Mariah. Jonas H. Farr
was born while his parents still resided in Elk Run
township, the date of his birth being in the year 1825.
Until his twentieth year the greater part of his time was
devoted to assisting his father on the farm. Upon
reaching his latter age he was united in marriage to Miss
Christeen Gardner, who has borne him five
children, named William A., Leticia, wife of
Albert Montgomery; Michael E.; Elijah E., and
Louis T., who is a promising young lawyer. Mrs.
Farr passed to her reward in November, 1884. She
was, as is also her husband, a member of the United Brethren
Church. Mr. Farr has served as township trustee
for about fifteen years, and is held in the warmest esteem
by his friends and neighbors.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley -
Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant &
Fuller - 1891 - Page
181 |
| |
JOHN
M. FERGUSON, senior member of the firm of Ferguson
& Hill, the leading novelty, wall paper and notion house
in East Liverpool, was born in Beaver county, Penn., in the
year 1849. His paternal ancestors came from Maryland
many years ago and were among the early settlers of
Pennsylvania, of which state his grandfather, Hugh
Ferguson, was a pioneer. The subject's parents
were David and Elizabeth (Clark) Ferguson, the father
born in Pennsylvania and the mother in Ohio. David
Ferguson raised a family of five children, two of whom
are living. He died in1870. His widow still
survives. John M. Ferguson was reared and
educated in Beaver county, and followed agricultural
pursuits until his 25th year. In 1880 he engaged in
the boot and shoe trade at Beaver Falls, but soon disposed
of this business and in 1881 came to East Liverpool, where
in partnership with W. A. Hill he engaged in the
business with which he is still connected and which has
become the largest establishment of the kind in the city.
The firm of Ferguson & Hill is among the substantial
business enterprises of Columbiana county, and their success
is attested by the fact that in the last year they purchased
one of the finest business blocks in East Liverpool.
They carry a large stock and by studying the demands of the
trade have built up a patronage which is not confined to any
one locality in the county. Mr. Ferguson
and Margaret Rhodes, of Beaver county, Penn., were
united in marriage in 1873, and five children have blessed
their union, as follows: Harry P., Jessie F., Ida
M., Edward G., and Maude I., all living but the
first named.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wis. -
Publ.
Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 317 |
| |
THOMAS
FITZSIMMONS was one of the most enterprising men of
Middleton township during his life, and his death was a
public calamity. He was a native of Columbiana county,
having been born there on the farm now operated by his sons,
in 1829. His youth was spent in clearing the place,
his father having entered the land at an early day.
James, his father, was a native of Huntington county,
Penn., whence he came to Ohio about the year 1815.
Soon after his settlement in his new home he married
Rebecca Blackmore, who was of English descent.
James was born in 1789 and died in 1837, his wife was
born in 1790 and died about the year 1867. Thomas
Fitzsimmons married Mary Fisher, daughter of
Paul and Margaret Fisher, both Pennsylvanians, and by
her had nine children, as follows: William,
decreased; Paul, James, deceased; Margaret,
deceased; John J., Nannie B., Samuel E., deceased;
Mary M., and Jonathan H. The parents
were devout communicants of the Presbyterian church at New
Salem, Penn. Thomas Fitzsommons was one of the
best known sheep raisers in the county, having brought his
first sheep from Vermont at an expense of $600. He
made a business of raising sheep for the Philadelphia
market, and was very successful in his enterprise.
March 8, 1887, he passed to his eternal reward, leaving a
wife and children to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and
indulgent father. His wife never recovered from his
loss and followed him to rest June 4, 1890. Thomas
Fitzsimmons' career was marked by probity and
uprightedness, his every act was open to the gaze of all.
He left no great fortune, as he had been too good a friend
for that, but his memory is held in the highest respect and
love by the multitudes who had come to known him.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wis. -
Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 182 |
| |
THOMAS
FLEMING came into this world on the 4th of August,
1846, having been born to John and Mary (Scott) Fleming,
the former of whom was born in Allegheny county, Penn., in
1806, and removed to Ohio with his parents in 1815. He
was a son of John Flemming, who came to America from
Ireland. John was three months in crossing the
ocean, and landed in this country a very poor man. He
first settled in Allegheny county, Penn., but in 1815 came
to Wayne township, Columbiana county, Ohio, and settled on
wild land. He suffered all the hardships and perils
incident to a pioneer's life, and died in that township.
Thomas was given a common school education, and in
1875 married Miss Mary K. Livingston, daughter of
William Livingston. Five of the six children born
to Mr. and Mrs. Fleming are now living. Their
names are: Homer C., John, Frank, William and
Cora. Mrs. Fleming was born and reared in
Columbiana county. Thomas Fleming has come to
be recognized as among the most prominent and substantial
men of the township. He has been a trustee, clerk and
land appraiser of the township, and in all of theses
responsible offices has evinced the same determination to do
right no matter what the result be, as has characterized his
whole life. He is a successful farmer, and now
operates 160 acres of highly cultivated land.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wis. -
Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 322 |
| |
GEORGE
AND NANCY FLOWER. Molly, wife of
John Rusher, now deceased; Mrs. Catherine Bear;
Mrs. Mary A. Arterhaultz; Mrs. Barbara Walker; Jacob,
deceased; John, deceased; Peggie, deceased;
Nancy, deceased; Mrs. Fannie Patterson, Henry and
John were the children born to the union of
George W. and Nancy Flower. The former was a
native of Terry County, Penn.., and came to Ohio with his
parents in 1824. They settled at Brookfield, Trumbull
county, at a time when there was great trouble to obtain the
common necessities of life, even having to go as far as
Cleveland for their sat, a half bushel of which made a man
wealthy. George bought land from a man by the
name of Hinkley, and remained on it until his death
in 1848. His wife died about 1870. They were
devout members of the Dutch Catholic church. John
Flower was born in 1815, in Pennsylvania. When the
family moved to Ohio the father was obliged to go out to
work in order to earn enough money to pay for his land, and
the girls to take their spinning wheels and seek work among
the neighbors. when thirteen years of age John
began life for himself, his father having permitted him and
his brothers to go away from home on their promise to pay
off the debt on the farm. John hired out for
nine months at a salary of $27 for that time. After
filling his contract he had saved 25 as his share toward
paying off the debt. During that time the boy went
barefooted, and had only rags to cover him during the winter
months. When eighteen years of age he married
Mariah Coles, and by her had two children: Mariah
and John. His second wife was Margaret
Denham, who bore him three children: Mary Ann,
deceased; Jacob and Cyrus. Mrs. Flower
died soon after her marriage, and he was again married,
Elizabeth Main becoming his wife. Six children
have been born of the latter marriage: George, Almira,
wife of Alonzo Lattie; Nancy, deceased;
Mrs. Clara Parks, Enoch and Freddie. Mr. Flower
is a splendid example of what pluck and energy will do for a
man. He has a beautiful home at East Palestine, and
has the regard of al who know him. He is engaged in
speculating in coal lands and other property.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wis. -
Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 271 |
| |
DANIEL
FORBES was one of eight children born to
Alexander and Christiana (Gillivary) Forbes. The
children were: Jennet, Daniel; Elizabeth,
deceased, who was the wife of Daniel McDonald; John,
Alexander and Catherine. the father was
born in Vannesshire., Scotland, where he was a carpenter.
His wife was born in Scotland, also. Longing to better
his condition and to give his family a better chance of
success in the world, Alexander set sail from his
native land and sought a home in the "promised land" of
America. Landing at Norfolk in 1829, he made his way
to Wellsville, Ohio, and one year later bought the farm on
which he passed the balance of his life. This land was
surrounded on all sides by dense and almost impenetrable
forests. He always took an active interest in
educational matters and was a sober, industrious man, and
his family was raised to revere and love their God and
Maker. Daniel Forbes was born in Scotland in
1821, and came to America with his parents when eight years
of age. His youth was passed in assisting his
father to clear the land suitably for farming, and in the
old school-house of his boyhood, which was two miles distant
from his father's house, being reached by a road which had
been chopped through the woods. He was united in
marriage to Nancy Smith, moved to the farm on which
he now resides, and nine children have grown up in this
home.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wis. -
Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 168 |
| |
WILLIAM
C. FRASER, a well-known contractor and builder of
Wellsville, Ohio, is a son of John and Margaret Fraser,
whose parents came from Scotland about 1804. His
grandparents on his father's side were Duncan Fraser and
Nancy Fraser, whose children were Hugh, Daniel,
Isabella, John and Catharine His
grandparents on his mother's side was George Oglevie and
Isabella Oglevie, whose children were Isabella,
Ellen, William, Euphemia, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary, George and
Margaret. His grandparents came to Columbiana
county in the year 1808, and bought land from the government
and improved and lived on it until their deaths.
John Fraser, father of William C., was born in
Pittsburg, Penn, and moved to Madison township, this county,
at an early day and engaged in farming, which he followed
until his death. John Fraser was married to
Margaret Oglevie, daughter of George and Isabella
Oglevie. They raised a large family, of whom the
following are members: Duncan; Bell, wife of John
Leach; George, William C., Alexander, Nancy, Daniel W., Hugh
J., John, Charles, Thomas W., Agnes M. and Elizabeth
C. William C. Fraser was born in Madison township,
Columbiana county, Aug. 30, 1842. He spent the years
of his youth and early manhood on his father's farm, and
having a taste for mechanical pursuits learned the trade of
carpenter which has been his life work. He entered the
army in 1862, enlisting Sept. 15, of that year, in Company
I, Seventy-eighth Ohio volunteer infantry, with which he
served until honorably discharged, May 30, 1865. Since
the war he has followed his trade very successfully and
since 1873 has been a resident of Wellsville. He was
seven years proprietor of the Frazer planing mill,
which under the firm name of Fraser & Co. did a fair
business. He has served as township trustee and member
of the common council. He is a member of the First
Presbyterian and is identified with the republican party.
Apr. 2, 1874, his marriage was solemnized with Elizabeth,
daughter of Evan and Isabella (McDonald) McIntosh, to
which union one child, Charles Alexander, has been
born.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I -
Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 338 |
| |
NOAH
A. FREDERICK, whose name appears in connection with
the pottery interests of the Ohio Valley, is a descendant of
an old pioneer family. He is the son of Solomon and
Amy (Jackman) Frederick, both of whom were born in this
county. The paternal grandfather of the subject was
George Frederick, whose father, Thomas Frederick,
came to Ohio from Lancaster county, Penn., many years ago,
settling in Columbiana county as early as 1802, locating
near New Lisbon. Thomas Frederick reared a
family of twelve children a number of descendants of whom
still reside in the Ohio Valley. George Frederick
was raised near New Lisbon, early learned the miller's
trade, and many years ago built a ill at what is now known
as Fredericktown, of which place he was the founder.
He removed from this county in 1835, after which he followed
agricultural pursuits until his death. Solomon
Frederick was born in Columbiana county in 1815, and
like his father learned the trade of milling, having worked
at the same for some years at Fredericktown. In 1856,
in partnership with his father-in-law and two
brothers-in-law, he built the East Liverpool mills, which
were conducted under his management until 1865, when he
engaged in the mercantile business, which occupied his
attention until his death in 1873. He was twice
married. By his first wife he had nine children, all
deceased but four, and his wife died in 1851. His
second wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Craighton
bore him three children, two of whom are living at this
time. Solomon Frederick was a man of local
prominence, and took an active part in the material
advancement of East Liverpool and the county. He voted
with the democratic party until the organization of the
republican party, after which he became one of the latter's
most ardent supporters. Noah A. Frederick, the
immediate subject of this biography, was born in St. Clair
township, Columbiana county, in the year 1840 and was
educated in the common schools, which he attended at
intervals until eighteen years of age. He came to
Liverpool with his parents and entered his father's mill.,
where he soon obtained a thorough knowledge of that useful
calling. He also taught school for some time and in
August, 1861, enlisted in Company F, Forty-sixth
Pennsylvania volunteers, for the three years service.
He was with his command in all its varied experience
throughout the Virginia campaigns and participated in a
number of battles, in one of which, Cedar Mt., he received a
severe wound and was taken prisoner. After his release
he rejoined his regiment and took part in the battle of
Chancellorsville, and was also in the bloody engagement of
Gettysburg. He, with his regiment was with Sherman in
the campaign of Atlanta, and after the fall of that city he
was honorably discharged, Sept., 1864, and returned to East
Liverpool. Shortly after leaving the army he effected
a co-partnership in the dry goods business with his father,
and was thus engaged until 1881, at which time, in
partnership with J. Shenkel, A. B. Allen, and his
brother, George Frederick, he organized the Globe
Pottery company and erected the works the same year.
Of this company he is now president, and his brother
secretary. Mr. Frederick was married December,
1864, to Cynthia McCain, of this county, who has
borne him four children, as follows: Ella, Lu,
Josie and Bessie, the last two deceased.
Mr. Frederick is a member of the Masonic fraternity and
the G. A. R.., of which he is past post commander. The
pottery of which he is the head is one of the leading
establishments of the kind in the country, and its product
has a wide reputation of the kind in the country, and its
product has a wide reputation for its standard excellence.
He has always taken due interest in social and political
affairs, and has gained an honorable standing in whatever
sphere of life he has been called to fill. For the
past eighteen years he has been a member of the board of
education, and has also served for six years as one of the
water works trustees.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison,
Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 318
SHARON WICK'S NOTE: Noah A. Frederick's copy of
death cert # 41404 can be found at
www.familysearch.org
- He died Jul. 13, 1934 at E. Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH
aged 93 yrs 8 mos 15 ds. He was buried on Jul. 16, 1934.
It lists his birth date as Oct. 28, 1840
Also: in 1850 he, aged 10 yrs., was living with his father,
Solomon and mother Amy and siblings at St. Clair, Columbiana
Co., OH; In 1860 he, aged 70 yrs. was living in
Madison Twp., Columbiana Co., OH; In 1870
__needs searched for_; In 1880 he, aged 39 yrs.,
with wife, Cynthia J., Frederick and their children, Ella,
Lula and Joe W., at East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH;
In 1900 he, aged 59, with wife Cynthia were
living in E. Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH;
In 1910 he, aged 69 yrs., was living with Wife, Cintha in E.
Liverpool, Ward 2, Columbiana Co., OH In
1920 he, aged 79 yrs., was living with wife, Cynthia
J. Frederick in Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH;
In 1930 he, aged 89 yrs., was widowed and living in East
Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH |
| |
PERRY
FRYFOGLE, M. D., is the eldest son born to David
and Frances (Keller) Fryfogle, who were natives of
Maryland and Ohio, respectively. David came to
Ohio with his parents in 1821, where he passed his life.
Perry Fryfogle, the subject of this sketch was raised
on his father's farm, and received the practical schooling
to be obtained in a district school. For four years
after attaining his majority he followed the vocation of
tilling the soil. By this time it was evident that he
had talents which agriculture would not develop.
Choosing the medical profession as best suited to his
capabilities, Mr. Fryfogle began to study, and
subsequently took a course of lectures at the Cleveland
medical college. After graduation he began the
practice of his profession at North Georgetown. After
two years he removed to Stark county and remained there
until the 11th of August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company
I, One Hundred and Fifteenth Ohio volunteer infantry, and
served his country during the entire war, receiving his
discharge July 5, 1865. In February, 1863, he was
given hospital duty, and from that time until the close of
the war he was to be found in the United States hospitals,
serving his stricken brethren in a common cause. At
the close of the war, he returned to Stark county and
remained there until 1877. At this time Doctor
Fryfogle took up his abode at North Georgetown and
practiced there until 1886, when, on account of ill health
he was obliged to abandon practice. Sept. 1st, 1882,
he opened the Empire hotel, and since that time has been its
proprietor. It is a model house, having all modern
conveniences, and under his skillful management is largely
patronized. Miss Anna M. Biery became his wife
May 7, 1847, and has borne him two sons and three daughters.
Mrs. Fryfogle was born May 9, 1829, in Switzerland,
and came to this country with her parents when fiv years of
age. Mr. Fryfogle is a member of the G. A. R.
and both himself and wife are communicants of the German
Reformed Church.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II -
Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 278 -
Knox Twp. |
| |
AUSTIN
FULTZ, salesman for the carrriage company of
C. H. Stratton, Salem, Ohio, and Buffalo, N. Y., was
born in Columbiana county, 1849. His parents were
William and Lydia Fultz, both natives of Ohio, the
father a blacksmith by trade, which occupation he followed
thirty years, since which time he has been engaged in
farming. The Fultz family are of German
descent, and came to Ohio in 1836. The subject's
grandparents were Jacob and Barbara A. Fultz, the
former of whom died in 1874, and the latter in 1882.
The subject of this sketch is the eldest of a family of six
children. He received a liberal education, and having
early evinced a decided taste for mechanical, pursuits,
learned the blacksmith's trade, at which eh began working
when twenty-four years of age, and followed for a period of
seventeen years. He then engaged in farming for six
years, since which time he has been salesman for the
Stratton Carriage company. He is a successful business
man, a skilful salesman, and has the confidence of the firm
by which he is employed. He has taken an active part
in township affairs, and has served as township assessor for
several terms. In 1873 he was married to Miss
Lizzie King, daughter of Francis and Rebecca King,
who were among the early settlers of this county.
Mr. and Mrs. King had a family of ten children, eight of
whom lived to the years of maturity. To Mr. and
Mrs. Fultz have been born three children, viz.:
Howard K., Frank W., and Marcellus J.
Politically Mr. Fultz is a republican, and as such,
has contributed largely to the success of his party in a
number of local campaigns. The mother of the subject
was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Ewing, who
came from Virginia to Columbiana County prior to 1812.
There were several members of he Ewing family, all of
whom became well known throughout the county.
Source: History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II -
Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 178
|
.
|
CLICK HERE to RETURN to
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, OHIO
INDEX PAGE |
CLICK HERE to RETURN to
OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS
INDEX PAGE |
FREE GENEALOGY RESEARCH is My MISSION
GENEALOGY EXPRESS
This Webpage has been created by Sharon
Wick exclusively for Ohio Genealogy Express
©2008
Submitters retain all copyrights |
|