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J. A.
RANDLES, Bethlehem township; farmer; son of John
Randles; was born in 1833, in this county. He was
married in 1860, to Miss Hannah Foster, of this
county, who was born in 1829. They became the parents
of ten children, viz: Elizabeth, William, Jane, Perlina,
Emiline, Emerson, Martin, Cornelius, Ella and
Charles. Mr. Randles has always been a resident of
Bethlehem township and has been a successful farmer,
esteemed by all his neighbors.
Source:
History of
Coshocton County, Ohio : its past and present, 1740-1881"
Newark, Ohio: A.A. Graham & Co., 1881 |
ALEXANDER
RENFREW came from Union county, Pennsylvania, where
he was born Aug. 18, 1801, to Coshocton county in 1826, and
remained therein until his death on his farm in Keene
township, February 13, 1872. He married Miss
Carnahanin 1833, who, with three children, survives him.
Starting in life with little, he, by a life of industry and
frugality, amassed a very considerable estate. Public
life had little attractions, and his record is that of a
quiet citizen, a successful farmer, and a busy man,
manifesting the virtues of domestic and business life.
Source: HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
of COSHOCTON COUNTY, OHIO 1764-1876 by William E. Hunt. -
Publ. Cincinnati - Robert Clarke & Co., Printers
1876 - Page 247 |
JAMES
RENFREW, one of the earliest merchants in Coshocton
county, and for a few years county treasurer, and otherwise
connected with public affairs, was born at Lisburn, county
Antrim, Ireland, in 1767. He brought to America a
healthy body, a strong mind, and a little of this world's
goods, which were steadily increased until his death.
He commenced keeping store in Coshocton about 1815. In
1820, while in Pittsburg, whiter he was in the habit of
going for goods, he married Mrs. Johnson, a widowed
sister of old Dr. Kerr, of the A. R. Presbyterian
church in that city. The children of this woman found
in Mr. Renfrew a most worthy step-father. He
was an admirable counselor and helper while living, and a
generous friend when dying. Both himself and his wife
were most zealous Presbyterians, and sought to have all
connected with them honor the Lord. Beside the
Johnsons (John, Jos. K., and Wm.), Robert Hay
was an object of Mr. Renfrew's interest and business
training, and always spoke in highest terms of him.
Wm. Renfrew (quite prominent as a merchant and
otherwise) and James Renfrew, Jr. were children of
Mr. Renfrew by a connection formed prior to his coming
to Coshocton. He had no children by the widow
Johnson. Mr. Renfrew died in 1832, being in his
sixty-fifth year.
Source: HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
of COSHOCTON COUNTY, OHIO 1764-1876 by William E. Hunt. -
Publ. Cincinnati - Robert Clarke & Co., Printers
1876 - Page 233 |
GEORGE RINGWALT.
On the 12th of November, 1904, there occurred an event which
caused general mourning in the city of New Castle - the
death of George Ringwalt, one of its most prominent
and highly esteemed citizens. He was born in this
city, Oct. 22, 1835, and was therefore at the time of his
death sixty-nine years of age. His parents, Isaac
and Catherine (McDaniel) Ringwalt, came from Maryland to
Coshocton county. The son acquired but a limited
education, for from the early age of twelve yeas he had to
provide for his own support. At that time he secured
employment in a store and worked in that way for a number of
years. In this way he accumulated a sum of money that
enabled him to invest in a stock of merchandise and open an
enterprise on his own account in New Castle. In this
connection he bought and sold stock and also became the
owner of valuable farm lands, owning two hundred acres
situated in New Castle township and above five hundred in
the county. He was a very successful business man, and
in his dealings commanded the respect and confidence of all
with whom he was associated. He erected a magnificent
home in New Castle, this being equipped with all modern
conveniences and accessories for the comfort of the inmates
and it was here that his death occurred.
Mr. Ringwalt was married twice. He was
first married Dec. 24, 1857, to Miss Adeline Henderson,
the eremony being performed by the Rev. Daniel Lambert,
of New Castle. By this union there was born one son,
William who follows farming and makes his home in the
village of New Castle. The wife and mother died in
1869 and in 1872 Mr. Ringwalt was again married, his
second union being with Leora Lewis, who still
survives. This union was blessed with four children:
Edwin, who died in infancy; Charles, who was
born in 1878 and is with his mother; Bertha, the wife
of Ira Barrett, who follows farming one mile from New
Castle; and Harry, who was born in 1889 and is at
home. Mrs. Ringwalt was born in New Castle in
1849, a daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth (McVey) Lewis,
who were natives of Muskingum county, Ohio. The father
was a merchant and miller and died in 1850. The mother
survived for a long period and departed this life in 1893,
their remains being interred in the cemetery at New Castle.
Mrs. Ringwalt still owns two hundred acres of land,
from which she derives a good rental and she owns the
beautiful home which was left her by her husband and here
with her two sons she makes her home, being surrounded by a
host of warm and admiring friends, for she is a gentle,
kindly, thoughtful woman, charitable in her treatment of all
with whom she is associated, and her many excellent traits
of character endear her to all with whom she comes in
contact.
Mr. Ringwalt gave his political support to the
republican party and his widow also belongs. A feeling
of sadness spread throughout the community when his death
was announced, but while those who knew him remain his
memory will be cherished, not so much on account of the
splendid success which he achieved in business but because
of his life of helpfulness, of good cheer, of broad sympathy
and his deep interest in the labors for the benefit of his
fellowmen.
Source: CENTENNIAL
HISTORY
of COSHOCTON COUNTY, OHIO
by William J. Bahmer,
Vol. II -
Publ: Chicago:
The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.
1909 - Page 246
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JAMES
ROBINSON came with his father's family into the
locality now known as Franklin township, Coshocton county,
then the Northwestern territory, in 1801. He was born
in Clarksburg, Harrison county, Virginia, in 1787. He
served one term as associate judge, and two terms in the
legislature; but he seems to have taken most interest in his
broad acres, and to have been chiefly famed as a large
land-holder and enterprising farmer. He was also very
actively interested in the Methodist Episcopal church, being
chiefly instrumental in the planting of our Bethany church,
where his descendants still worship. He died May 7,
1856.
Source: HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
of COSHOCTON COUNTY, OHIO 1764-1876 by William E. Hunt. -
Publ. Cincinnati - Robert Clarke & Co., Printers
1876 - Page 236 |
J. W.
ROOT, Tuscarawas township; farmer; born in
Bloomfield, Holmes county; son of L. L. Root and Clarissa
(Morgan) Root, who are natives of Connecticut.
J. W. Root came to this county when a child, with his
parents, in 1840. May 20, 1866, he married Nancy E.
Thomas, daughter of Levi Thomas and Annie (Salyards)
Thomas. They became the parents of the following
named children: Annis, Clara, Lyman, John, L. L.
and Alpha.
Source:
History of
Coshocton County, Ohio : its past and present, 1740-1881"
Newark, Ohio: A.A. Graham & Co., 1881 |
JOHN
J. ROSE, Coshocton, O.; of the firm of D. Rose &
Son, Main street. Daniel Rose, of the above
firm, came to Roscoe about the year 1834. His parents
were from the island of Guernsey. His father built the
foundry in Coshocton county, at Roscoe. D. Rose
was married in 1850 to Miss Alcinda G. Rickets, whose
parents were natives of Virginia. D. Rose is
the father of six sons, viz: John J., of the above
firm, who was married January 5, 1876, to Miss Weltha L.,
daughter of Alonza and Carlotte (Denman) Ransoms.
They are the parents of one child, viz: Carlotte R.
The other sons are: Charles F., Marion, William E., A.
R., and Walter B. The above firm was formed
in 1876, with a small cash capital, the senior member having
lost almost everything by fire and the junior member having
a small capital made by plastering at which he worked about
six years, but by adhering to the policy of cash purchases
they have been very successful, now having the most
extensive trade in their line in the county.
Source:
History of
Coshocton County, Ohio : its past and present, 1740-1881"
Newark, Ohio: A.A. Graham & Co., 1881 |
GEORGE
ROSS, Coshocton; saddler and harness-maker; born Oct.
15, 1826, in the County Donegal, Ireland; son of Hugh Ross.
Young Ross lived on a farm until fifteen years of age, when
he went to his trade and worked six years in his native
island, then came to America, landing in New York City, Aug.
1, 1851, where he worked at his trade a few years. He
came to this city in March, 1853, and worked on the railroad
nineteen years as foreman of repairs, after which he worked
two years in the steel works of this city. After
leaving the steel works he resumed his trade, which he has
followed to the present time. By industry and good
management, he has acquired a competency. Mr. Ross was
married August 6, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth Hill,
daughter of James Hill, of Roscoe. Her mother's
maiden name was Elizabeth Dunlap. James Hill
and Charles G., are their children.
Source:
History of
Coshocton County, Ohio : its past and present, 1740-1881"
Newark, Ohio: A.A. Graham & Co., 1881 |
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THOMAS
L. RUE, appointed as clerk of the court in 1811, and
candidate for the legislature in 1814, was the oldest son of
Rev. Joseph Rue, of Pennington, New Jersey - a
well-known Presbyterian minister. He came to Coshocton
county in 1811; a little later, went to New Orleans, coming
back the overland route. HE married Miss Fulton,
and for some years gave himself to the management of a large
tract o land (since known as the Rickett's lands)
near Coshocton, acquired by that alliance. Afterward
he was engaged in trade with C. Van Kirk. He
died in Roscoe, Feb. 17, 1871 (aged eighty-eight years), at
the house of Dr. M. Johnson, who had married his only
child. He was a brother of Joseph W. Rue.
Source: HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
of COSHOCTON COUNTY, OHIO 1764-1876 by William E. Hunt. -
Publ. Cincinnati - Robert Clarke & Co., Printers
1876 - Page 232-233 |
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