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BIOGRAPHIES
(Source #1: Mack, Horace - History of Columbiana
County, Ohio : with illustrations and biographical sketches of
some of its prominent men and pioneers.
Philadelphia: D. W. Ensign & Co., 1879, 372 pgs. )
(Source #2 - History of Upper
Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891)
(Source #3
- History of Columbiana County, Ohio:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926)
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
W. M.
JACKSON, one of the well-to-do citizens of North
Georgetown, was born in Richland county, Ohio, on Feb. 8,
1855. His parents were John and Harriet (Oyster)
Jackson, the former born in Pennsylvania in 1810, while
his mother was a native of Starke county, Ohio, where she
was born June 10, 1834. John Jackson was one of
the pioneers of Columbiana county, and W. M. Jackson
came with his parents to Butler township when he was a small
boy. He was educated at the township schools and after
he grew up worked on a farm for three years. After
that he grew up worked at the carpenter's trade for the same
length of time. Subsequently he learned the trade of a
stone mason and bricklayer, which vocation he has since
followed. Mr. Jackson's marriage took place
July 4, 1876, his bride being Lucinda Shively, a
daughter of David and Sarah (Glass) Shively, born
July 10, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have had
this family of children, of whom three sons and one daughter
still survive, viz.: Elwood, Franklin (died in
1887), Esther B., (died in 1888); Wallace,
Carlisle, Fanny (died in 1886); Hattie and
Ralph. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson moved to North
Georgetown in 1882, where they resided for three years, and
afterward went to the country where they spent one year.
In 1887, he purchased the property in Georgetown which he
now owns, and where he has since resided. Mr.
Jackson has served a term of three years as supervisor,
and also held the position of constable for the same length
of time. Mr. Jackson is a member of the United
Brethren church, and takes much interest in all matters
relating to the same. Mr. Jackson has been very
successful in his trade as a stone mason and brick layer,
and is one of the leading workmen of Columbiana county.
SOURCE
#2:
History of the Upper Valley with Historical Account of Columbiana
County, Ohio. Family History and Biography -
Vol. II. Illustrated
Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - 279 |
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MR.
DAVID JOHNSON |
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MRS.
DAVID JOHNSON |
DAVID
JOHNSON. This gentleman was born in County Down,
Ireland, in 1823. When but eight years old he was
brought by his father, Mr. James Johnson, to this country.
The family started from Belfast, Ireland, and after begin at
the mercy of the winds and waves for seven weeks landed at
Boston, thanking a kind Providence who had protected and
brought them safely over the great deep. As soon as
Mr. J. Johnson could get his family located
he commenced weaving for a livelihood, working at this
business for one year. In 1823 he moved to New Lisbon,
Ohio, and worked in the iron manufactory; remained about three
years. Moving from there to Knox township, he entered a
quarter-section of land and carried on farming until his
death, which occurred May 11, 1859. James
Johnson's family consisted of ten children - five
sons and five daughters, - viz.: Sarah, James,
Christopher, Samuel, David, Jane, Elisa, William, Nancy,
and Margaret, all born in Ireland except the
last two. At the age of twenty-one David Johnson
left his father and commenced life for himself, choosing the
carpenter trade, which he learned and worked at for fifteen
years.
In 1845 he married
Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Shaffer.
He was the father of eight children, viz.: Margaret
J., Nancy A., Eliza E., James, Jacob, Hannah M. Joseph,
Clement L. V. Four only are living.
Margaret J. was married to David
Weaver; is living in Knox township.
Hannah M. was married to Oscar
McClain; living in Carroll Co., Ohio.
Joseph and Clement are living at
home with their parents. David Johnson
having spent the early part of his life assisting his father
on the farm, learned to like this employment, and while
working at his trade his mind often reverted to the pleasures
of his early life and caused him to wish for the scenes of
other days. This desire grew until he finally decided to
return to his first love. No sooner was the decision
made than tools were dropped and a suitable location for
farming selected. This place was a farm of eighty acres
in Knox County, but casting about him he saw what he thought a
more desirable spot in Knox township, Columbiana Co.; so he
made the trade of his eighty acres for forty acres, giving one
hundred dollars in money. After some time had elapsed he
found he could sell this farm at a good profit, which he did,
and again bought eighty-five acres in the same township.
This farm was nearly all timber land, with no improvements.
Owing to his untiring energy, the small space then cleared
rapidly enlarged until the forest became fertile fields, and
he can now enjoy the fruits of his industry. Mr.
Johnson has held several offices of trust in his
township, all of which he has filled to the satisfaction of
the people and with personal credit. He is at this time
trustee of Knox township.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been active members of the
Presbyterian Church for thirty-six years. In politics he
has been a life-long Democrat. He is a good neighbor and
a kind friend. The labors of his energetic life have
been crowned with success. His strict integrity in all
business transactions commands the respect and esteem of all
who know him.
Mrs. David
Johnson was born Jan. 18, 1825, in Knox township,
Columbiana Co. Her father, John Shaffer,
was born in Pennsylvania in 1791; died Jan. 7, 1845. His
wife, Nancy, was born in the same Sate in
1804; is still living at the advanced age of seventy-five
years.
Source #1 - Page 170 |
GEORGE
JUSTISON was born in Delaware about 1800, and
came to Ohio in 1826, at which time he settled near East
Palestine, Columbiana county, where he entered and cleared a
farm. In 1845 he bought 160 acres of good land in
Middleton township, where his son, George W., now
resides, and remains there until his death, in 1887.
His wife was Mary McKeever, whom he married before
his removal to Ohio. She was born in the state of
Delaware, in 1798, and died in 1882. They were devout
members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were useful,
respected people. Their children were John M.,
deceased; Harman, George W., Mary A., deceased, and
Mrs. Loraina C. Booth. George W. Justison was
born in Middleton township, Columbiana county Ohio, in 1830.
His boyhood was spent in helping his father on the farm and
in attending school. A great proportion of the farm
work devolved upon him, as the other members of the family
were not in good health. In 1855 Phoebe
Booth became his wife. She was the daughter of
John and Mary Booth, who were natives of Delaware.
Three children were born of this union: Lyman P., Mary
A., wife of G. W. McKean, and Mrs. PHoebe K.
Sheets, of Topeka, Kan. Mrs. Justison
passed to her reward in 1860, and he was again married,
Lena H. Pierce becoming his wife. She was also a
native of Delaware. The latter marriage has resulted
in the birth of three children, as follows: George
M., deceased; Thomas S., deceased, and Lewis
V., who lives with his parents. Mr. Justison
is a director in the Stock Raisers and Live Stock Mutual
Insurance Company, of Ohio, and is one of the best known
horse men in the state. His farm of 210 acres is
highly cultivated, and his horses are of the best.
Liverpool, a noted stallion which he purchased in
Kentucky, is one of the best bred horses in the country, and
stands at the head of this fine stud.
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