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History of Delaware Co., Ohio
Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers
1880

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Delaware Twp. - M. & G. D. CADWALADER, lumber merchants. Among the leading business men of Delaware are the above-named gentlemen, who commenced the lumber business in 1876. M. Cadwalader, senior member of the firm, was born near Llanfyllen, Montgomeryshire, North Wales, in 1814, and is the son of John and Sarah (Alyn) Cadwalader. In 1820, John Cadwalader, with his wife and three children, in company with five other families, embarked for America. After being on the ocean eight weeks, they landed in Philadelphia, where they hired conveyances and came to Delaware Co., locating in Radnor Township. They came here very poor, and at first rented a farm of 100 acres, afterward became owner of fifty-five acres, and paid for the same by clearing land. Their first house was made of logs, and was built in the woods, size about 15x20 feet, puncheon floor and chimney of wood and mud. Here they lived until the death of his mother, in 1831, at the age of 58 years. She was buried in the cemetery of Delhi. Soon afterward his father, John Cadwalader, went to the southern part of Ohio, and there died in 1875, at the age of 78. In 1834, Mr. M. Cadwalader came to Delaware, and commenced to learn his trade as a carpenter. Here he remained until 1836; when he went to Louisville, Ky., and worked at his trade until 1837, when he returned to Delaware. He then went to Troy, Miami Co., Ohio, and worked on the court house at that place. He returned to Delaware, and, in 1841, started in the building and contracting business, and, in a few years, was recognized as one of the finest designer and architects in Central Ohio. His work may be found on almost every prominent street in Delaware, and in other parts of the country. Mr Cadwalader never had a day’s schooling in his profession as an architect and builder. Among the prominent buildings he has either designed o erected in Delaware may be mentioned the Firs and Second Presbyterian, the Episcopal and Methodist Churches, all the college buildings of the Ohio Wesleyan University, excepting Elliott Hall and American House; in Marysville, Robinson’s Block, Snider’s Block, Union Block, etc. In 1849, he was master-builder of the C. C. C. & I. R. R where he remained until 1851. During this time he built the first turn-table on this road at Cleveland, and made a contract for the timber to build the first cars for the road, and built the first rat road depot at Columbus, which stood for a number of years. After working for the C. C. C. & I R. R. he engaged in building; his last work was superintending the building of Merrick Hall of the Ohio Wesleyan University; afterward entered the lumber business with his son, George D., who was born in Delaware in 1851, and graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1872, since which he has been engaged in the lumber business. In 1849, Mr. Cadwalader married Caroline Atwell of Cuyahoga Co., Ohio; they have one child. Mr. Cadwalader held the office of City Engineer of Delaware for several years, and carried on surveying for a number of years. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 619-620 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - A. B. CADY, dentist, Delaware, is a native of Yates, Orleans Co., N. Y.; was born Dec. 31, 1839; at the age of 16, he entered the dental office of Dr. E. J. Mix of Brockport, N. Y., with whom he served about three years; he then entered the employ of his brother, Dr. C. S. Cady, in Warsaw, N. Y., with whom he practiced in his profession until the beginning of the war of the rebellion. In the excitement incident to those times, the Doctor, under the patriotic influence of his ardent nature, traveled to Washington to witness the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States; it having been proclaimed by the rebellious element that such an event would not be permitted; but the presence of large numbers from the North, of which the Doctor was a fair representative, contributed largely to the security of the occasion; subsequently, the Doctor served in the N. Y. Mounted Rifles, and helped defend his country against the onslaught of the Southern hosts at Petersburg and Richmond, taking part, also, in other less notable though important campaigns. At the close of the war, Dr. Cady resumed the practice of his profession in Medina, N. Y., where he was married, Nov. 15, 1866, to Miss Mary E. Leary; she being a native of the same place as the Doctor; her birth having taken place May 16, 1845; they have five children, one of whom (Frankie) has passed beyond the realms of material things; those whose cheery faces remain to brighten their parents’ home are Levina, William L., Mabel H. and Elmer B.; after about two years’ practice in Medina, the Doctor removed to Dayton, Ohio, where he resided and followed the practice of dentistry for nearly two years; having been burned out, he took up his abode in Kenton, Hardin Co.; here he built up a lucrative business; in 1879, having sold his Kenton office, he removed to Delaware City, which is to be his permanent residence; here he has established an office, and will give his personal attention to the practice of dentistry in all its branches; Dr. Cady is, undoubtedly, an expert in his profession, and will become popular in his newly chosen field; recognizing the superiority of porcelain in the manufacture of dental plates, he applied himself for several years experimenting in producing a process for porcelain manufacture, that would give a maximum strength with a minimum thickness; for his perseverance he has been rewarded by success, and, in 1877, he took out a patent for the United States, securing to him the benefits of the new process; this he controls, and by it he is enabled to excel in the art of manufacturing porcelain teeth and plates, of which he gives his patrons the benefit; the new process for porcelain manufacture promises to work great changes; its utility is not confined to dentistry, but will be especially valuable for the manufacture of burial cases, and the finer articles for which a material of that character is adapted; the patent is a bonanza to the Doctor. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 617 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - J. S. CAMPBELL, Superintendent of Public Schools, Delaware; took charge of the public schools of this place in the year 1865, at which time there were employed twelve teachers, with an attendance of 500 pupils; under the professor’s administration the enrollment has increased to 1,400––nearly trebled––with a corps of teachers numbering twenty-three––not quite double; so popular has Mr. Campbell become in this connection that he seems to be a fixture in his position, with no one to wish it otherwise. He was born in Ripley, Brown Co., this State, May 7, 1827; the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Kirker) Campbell; his mother was a native of Ohio, and his father of Virginia; the professor lived in his native county until he was 22 years of age, and became a college graduate in 1847, when he entered upon the study for the ministry; he subsequently became Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, at Winchester; in about two years, he took charge of the Presbyterian Church in Felicity, Clermont Co., remaining there some eight years, when he went to South Charleston, and took charge of the public schools, which position he held until he came to Delaware. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 617 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - DANIEL CARMICHAEL, deceased, was born in Johnstown, near Glasgow, Scotland, July 28, 1819; when a young man, he went as fireman on an ocean steamer, running from Liverpool to Boston, and soon became engineer; when about 25 years of age, he settled in Boston, Mass., where he learned his trade as a machinist; from Boston he went to Springfield, Mass., and worked in a machine-shop; thence to Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked at his trade for awhile, and soon after secured a position on a locomotive, on the C., C., C. & I. R. R.; he moved to Columbus, and he was appointed master mechanic of the C., C., C. & I. R. R. machine-shops, at that place; in 1872, he was transferred to Delaware, filling the same position until his death, Feb. 5, 1879, being master mechanic of the C., C., C. & I. R. R., for some nineteen years. Mr. Carmichael was a Christian, being a member of the Presbyterian Church; he came to America a poor boy, but, with hard work and good management, steadily grew into prominence, and, at his death, was beloved by all; he left a wife and four children to mourn his loss. Married, in 1849, Miss Margaret Watson, of Scotland; his son, William, born in 1851, began work with his father at the age of 15 years, and became a first-class machinist; he is now master mechanic at the Columbus shops of the C., C., C. & I. R. R. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 618 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
WILLIAM F. CARNS, farmer; P. O. Berkshire; was born April 13, 1844, in what is now Morrow Co.; the son of William Carns, a native of York Co., Penn., who emigrated to this State with his parents when he was 3 years of age; his minority was spent in Guernsey and Belmont Counties; in the spring of 1845, he moved to this county, settled in Porter Township, and died in 1876. William’s mother’s name was Jane Harris before marriage; she was born in Virginia, and came to this State when she was 15 years of age, and was married to Mr. Carns in Morrow Co. Mr. Carns’ grandfather was in the Revolutionary war, was taken prisoner at the battle of Bunker Hill, and was one of three of his company who survived. His father was a participant in the war of 1812. Aug. 6, 1862, Mr. Carns volunteered his services in the war of the rebellion, in Co. G, 96th O. V. I., and served until the close; he was in the battles of Chickasaw Bayou, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Jackson, Grand Coteau, Sabine X Roads and Fort Morgan. March 4, 1869, he married Nancy Hopkins, born in 1848 in Porter Township, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Hopkins, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Carns moved to this township in 1872. He has 119 acres of land both are members of the M. E. Church; he is a member of Sunbury Lodge, A., F. & A. M., No. 400. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 698 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
JAMES CARPENTER	Liberty Twp. – HIRAM R. CARPENTER, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in this township Nov. 18, 1821; the Carpenter family are said to be the first family who settled in the county; the Carpenter family can trace their genealogy back several generations––to one Abraham, who was born sometime in 1600; then Abiel, born 1708, next Capt. Nathan, born April 12, 1757; then James, born in 1794, the father of Hiram; Capt. Nathan was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., and emigrated to this State May 1, 1801; he started for Pittsburgh in a sleigh; sold it at that point and bought a keelboat and came to what is known as West Columbus, and from there they came up the Olentangy, and the last night before reaching their destination, they camped on an island about one-quarter of a mile north of the iron bridge near the Bartholomew estate; they came on the next day, and camped at a spring opposite the Carpenter estate, where they remained until they found the exact location of their land which had been bought by Capt. Nathan Carpenter before coming, and they brought a surveyor along who established their lines, and then they built a log cabin near the gate which leads into the Carpenter farm, where they lived several years, when they moved to the hill and erected a house on the site of the present structure built by Hiram. The Carpenter family are very long-lived, very few of them have died under 80 years of age; Hiram is the first child of JAMES CARPENTER by a second marriage; there were eight children in the family; Hiram and sister remained on the homestead consisting of 350 acres of choice land; Mr. Carpenter is running a dairy of Jersey cows, and is the originator of a new process of butter-making or aid to the same by submerging the milk in cold water, which is a success. Hiram and sister are members of the Presbyterian Church; he is also a member of the Masonic Fraternity of both Lodge and Chapter, and is Master of the Liberty Grange, No. 124. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 659 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
THOMAS F. CARPENTER, farmer, P. O. Berkshire; is a son of Robert and Nellie Lewis; his father, born in Luzerne Co., Penn, in 1784, came to Ohio in 1807, and died in 1852; his mother was a daughter of Robert Lewis; she was born in 1807, and died May 18, 1839; his father married for his second wife Philena Walker; she was born in 1807, and died May 18, 1839; his father married for his second wife Philena Walker; she was born Feb. 14, 184, and died May 10, 1877; Mr. Carpenter's grandfather was once Judge of the Circuit Court, and was at the Wyoming Massacre; Thomas F. was born Sept. 19, 1836, on a farm in Berkshire Township where he remained until 1878, when he moved to his present place. He was married in 1866 to Louisa Grist, daughter of George Grist. They had one child, which died when 8 months old; his wife died Oct. 17, 1872; Mr. Carpenter served in Co. D, 20th O. V. I. under Capt. McElroy, as Sergeant; he lost his health while in the army, and has since lived mostly a retired life; he now lives with his sister Mary A., wife of J. C. Farrier, who died in 1875; she was born in 1834; he is now canvassing for the "History of Andersonville Prison"; his father was in the war of 1812, and marched to the relief of Ft. Stephenson. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 680
GIDEON A. CARR, farmer; P. O. Ostrander; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Mar. 3, 1816; is a son of Amos and Margaret (Jackson) Carr, who came to Delaware Co. in 1826; they were the parents of twelve children, three of whom are now living. The father was a native of Virginia, but came to Pickaway Co., Ohio, when but a boy. His father, Conrad Carr, was one of the first men to settle in Pickaway Co. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood assisting his father on the farm; he received but a limited education, and at 21 years of age began for himself as a farmer. He was united in marriage with Lucinda Smart Jan. 18, 1837; she was born in Delaware Co. Dec. 5, 1820; from this union there were four children, three of whom are now living - Joseph, Ann and Jane; the name of the one deceased was William. Mrs. Carr departed this life Oct. 6, 1874; she was a kind, loving wife and mother, and an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Carr began life as a poor boy, and is a self made man; he owns 275 acres of well-improved land in Scioto Township; is a Democrat. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 722
Concord Twp. - CICERO T. CARSON, farmer; P. O. Delaware; is a son of William Carson, who was born in 1802, in Pennsylvania, and in 1806 came to Ohio with his parents, who located in Ross Co., and, in 1821, came to Delaware Co., where he bought 1,100 acres of land, of which the present homestead is a part. April 16, 1833, William Carson married Elisa T. Thompson, who parents located in what was known as Delaware Run neighborhood in 1820. At the age of 20, Eliza commenced teaching school in Genoa Township, for which she received 75 cents per week; she was the first lady teacher in a district school in Delaware, which school was held in a stone building that stood on the south of Winter street, at the corner of Franklin. The summer following this, she taught a select school in the same house; among her scholars were R. B. Hayes and his sister Fannie; he was then 9 years old. After Miss Thompson's marriage to Mr. Carson, they moved on the present homestead, when he died, May 9, 1873, in his 72d year; she is living with her son, and is in her 75th year. Cicero T. Carson was born Feb. 23, 1837, on the farm where he lives; at the age of 14, he commenced attending school at Delaware, where he remained three years; in 1855, he entered the Shelby High School, at Germantown, Tenn., remaining one year, going from there to the Center Hill Academy, Mississippi. In 1857, he accepted a position as book-keeper in the Marysville Bank, at Marysville, Ohio, which he held for two years; he then attended the Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, for one year; he then went to Kansas, and taught a select school in Atchison for two years; returned home in 1861, and took charge of the farm. In 1864, he served as Sergeant of Co. K, 145th O. N. G., for five months. Dec. 24, 1874, he married Carrie Yeend, who was born Apr. 21, 1845, in Gloucestershire, Eng.; when 7 years old, she came with her parents to Ohio; she taught district and high school five years, and for five years more was teacher in the Girls' Industrial Home. In 1868, Mr. Carson bought the homestead of 177 acres. They are members of the Liberty Presbyterian Church. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 741
Troy Twp. – HUGH CARTER, farmer; P. O. Delaware; is a son of Philip and Jane (Carr) Carter. His parents were born in Ireland, and emigrated to Pennsylvania when his father was 11 years old and mother 9. They moved to Guernsey Co., about 1817; his father died in Ross Co., and mother in Guernsey Co. They had ten children William, Hugh, Martha, Andrew, Jane, James, Thomas, Philip. Two died when children. Mr. Carter was born in 1812, in Washington Co., Penn.; when 16 years old, he began driving a stage line, from St. Clairsville to Wheeling, Va., continuing the same eleven years. He was married to Nancy, a daughter of Hamon and Ann Cash; she was born in about 1809, in Harrison Co., Ohio; by her he has eleven children––William, John, Keziah, Martha, Ellen, Helen, Alice, James; three deceased. In 1843, they came to Delaware Co., and bought 100 acres, a part of the present farm of Samuel Cunningham; he bought seventy-five acres of the Wolfe heirs, and afterward he and his sons bought 500 acres in Marlborough Township, which he has sold to his sons, and now owns 175 acres, well improved, all of which has been attained by his own labors. He now makes a specialty in buying and selling horses, for which he pays regular market, prices. When Mr. Carter settled on his present farm, it was then a thick woods; he started in a log cabin, and cleared about two hundred acres. His father was in the war of 1812. Mr. Carter has hauled wheat from here to Sandusky City, a distance of seventy-seven miles, to get money to pay his tax; has worked by the month at $4. He votes the Republican ticket. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 771 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Marlborough Twp. - WILLIAM and J. H. CARTER, farmers; P. O. Norton. William Carter, born 1833 in St. Clairsville, Belmont Co., Ohio, came to Delaware Co. in 1839, and settled in Troy Township; have resided in Marlborough about sixteen years; was married to Sophenia Shultz; they lived in wedlock about twenty-two months, when death severed the tender tie, and he has not since married. Mr. W. Carter, born in 1837 in Morristown, Belmont Co., Ohio, emigrated to Delaware Co., Ohio, in 1839; was married to Miss Elizabeth Mayfield in 1866; Miss Mayfield was born in 1839 in Delaware Co. They have four children, of whom two are living, Mary Adell and William Corwin. Our subject's grandparents, on father's side, came from Ireland and the mother from England, and were among the first settlers of Maryland. Carter & Bro. own more than 500 acres of land, and deal in fine, heavy Norman horses in which they take great pride and receive their reward for so doing. If you want a fine young heavy horse, call on them. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 766
Liberty Twp. – ALBERT CASE, farmer; P. O. Lewis Center; born in this township April 1, 1826; is a son of Ralph and Mary (Skeels) Case; the mother was a native of Vermont, while her husband was born in Connecticut and came to this country with an ox team, with one horse in the lead, reaching this county in 1810, and settled in this township; the settlements were then few and far between, and game was in rich abundance; his wife died Feb. 29, 1834, and he in February, 1864. Albert left the parental roof in his 27th year, and married Abby Williams, a native of York State; they have two children––Henrietta and George M. His first wife dying, he was married to Sarah Williams December, 1862; she died in 1866, and Feb. 19, 1868, he married his present wife, who was Amelia Gross, born in Pennsylvania Sept. 14, 1833; no issue. Mr. Case has 110 acres of land and valuable property in Columbus; is a good farmer and stanch Democrat. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 655 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Orange Twp. – C. L. CASE, farmer; P. O. Lewis Center; was born in this township Nov. 8, 1828; is a son of Truman Case, who was born in the State of Connecticut; his mother’s name, prior to her marriage, was Phoebe Eaton, a native of Vermont, and came to this county and located in Liberty Township; moved to Orange, and located on the State road, where they lived until their death––the father in December, 1861, and Mrs. Case in January, 1872. Luther remained with his parents until he was 22 years of age, when he married (Feb. 18, 1850) Hannah Case, born in 1832, in New York State; she was a daughter of Riley Case. After their marriage, they located on the homestead, where they lived until October, 1879, when he moved to Lewis Center; have eight children––Franklin L., Delphina, Josephine, Byron, Edwin S., Charles, George and Tilla, four of whom are married; two living in Westerville. Mr. Case has been engaged in farming nearly all his life; is now engaged in running a saw-mill located at Orange Station, which he owns; has also good property in the town. He is a very zealous and earnest temperance man. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 708 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
CHARLES CASE, retired farmer; P. O. Berkshire; is a son of Lewis Case, of New York, and was born in 1805 in Luzerne Co., N. Y., where he remained until 17 years old, and then came to Pennsylvania, where he engaged in coal mining and teaming, working by the month at $13 to $15; he married Catherine, a daughter of Frederick and Kate (Rider) Carney; they have eight children, five of whom are now living - Caroline (married to Andrew Garvin, now deceased); she lives at Olive Green; Mary A. (married Henry Fisher, living in Berkshire Township; Sophronia (married Edwin Buel, living in Licking Co.); Eliza (married John Brees, living in Wyandot Co., Ohio); Delia (married Erastus Loop, who is dead, and she is now living with her parents); Adda (deceased when young); two boys, George and Henry, died in the war by disease. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 680
Liberty Twp. – CYNTHIA M. CASE, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in this county Aug. 16, 1819; her name before marriage was Tuller; the Tullers are from Connecticut, and her mother was from Vermont; Mrs. Case was married, Sept. 13, 1839, to Augustus L. Case, who was born in Licking Co.; they farmed for some time after their marriage, and subsequently ran a livery stable, and some time before his death had a contract for carrying the mail, had five lines or contracts, and carried on this business for about sixteen years; in 1854, he died, leaving considerable of his mail contract unfilled, yet Mrs. Case conducted the business and filled out the unexpired part of the time; Mrs. Case has a farm adjoining Powell where she lives; her daughter Dora, who married Charles Carlson, lives with her. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 658 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – M. S. CASE, trader; P. O. Powell. Miles is a native of this township, born Jan. 29, 1832; there were four children in his father’s family, Miles being the third; his father, Titus Case, is a native of Connecticut, and came to the State with his father, George, many years ago, and was among the early settlers in this country. Miles’ mother was born in New Jersey; her name was Anna Fisher before marriage. Miles left home at the age of 17, and at 22 he was married to Emily Jane Bartholomew, daughter of Maj. Bartholomew, April 5, 1855; they have ten children––Elizabeth E., Mary E., Franklin M., John T., Emily, Luella, Peter, James, Hattie and Roxie. After marriage, he located on the homestead, where he lived until 1869, when be moved to this place. His wife died April 7, 1873, and July 15, 1874, he was married to Carrie Lentz, born in Fairfield Co., near Lancaster; she died during child-birth. Oct. 6, 1879; she was 38 years of age. Mr. Case has, for the last twenty years, been engaged in stock-trading; has 137 acres of land adjoining Powell, on the east. Is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465, of which he is Permanent Secretary. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 658-659 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – NORMAN CASE, farmer, was born in this township Oct. 12, 1824, and is a son of Ralph Case, who was a native of Connecticut, and came here at an early day, making the trip with ox teams, and horses in the lead; upon arriving in this country, he had but one ox left. Norman was born on the place now owned by his brother William, and obtained his education in a log schoolhouse, with slabs for seats and boards nailed up to the side of the house for a desk. April 17, 1849, he married Almira Holcomb, who was a native of Connecticut; they have three children, Alice L., Mary A. and Laura P. After marriage, they located on the place where he now lives, and where he “kept bach” the year previous. Mr. Case pays taxes on 178 acres of land, and has been a successful farmer. Although he has never identified himself with any church organization, yet he is an advocate and supporter of Christian principles. He is a member of Powell Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 465. His father was a Democrat, and the Case family have remained true to those principles. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 658 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – O. J. CASE, farmer; P. O. Powell, was born in Beachtown April 6, 1840; son of Augustus L. Case, who married Cynthia Tuller; Oscar left home in his 19th year to “to paddle his own canoe;” Aug. 4, 1862, enlisted in Co. G, 96th O. V. I., and was in the service three years, and returned home without a scratch, received his discharge July 30, 1865. October 25, same year, was married to Martha Tone, born in 1841, daughter of Christopher Tone, a native of Vermont, came West when she was about 1 year old; After their marriage, they moved to Franklin Co., stayed one year; in the fall of 1866, returned to Delaware Co., and located on the farm he now owns; has four children––Aurla, Nelson F., Oddie and Owen (twins); Mr. Case cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 658 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – THOMAS CASE, farmer; P. O. Hyattville; was born in this township May 26, 1847, son of Seth W. Case, who came to this State in 1816 and located in this county, and remained here until 1863, when he moved to Franklin Co., where he died on May 1, 1866, in Blendon Township; his wife survives him. Thomas, the subject of this sketch, during his 16th year, enlisted in the 60th O. V. I., Co. A, and was engaged in the battles of Spottsylvania, the Wilderness, North Anna, Cold Harbor, the James River movement, and was wounded in the battle before Petersburg June 17, 1864, by being shot in the left side, and was only absent from his regiment forty days, and joined them July 27; was present at the mine explosion in front of Petersburg, and participated in all the battles that the regiment engaged in up to the close of the war. Upon his return home, attended school and farmed. July 17, 1870, was united in marriage to Lavinie Thomas; born Aug. 14, 1849; have three children, but two living––Helen A., born Sept. 8, 1871; Walter R., Dec. 16, 1878; after his marriage be continued farming; came here in 1873, and has since remained one mile south of Hyatt’s Station; member of Powell Lodge, No. 465, I. O. O. F. Mr. Thomas’ father, during his life, was a member of the Republican party, served over thirty years as Justice of the Peace. Thomas W., in the last election, was elected to the office of Land Appraiser, as a Democrat. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 657 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - W. H. CASE, Delaware; was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Feb. 12, 1818; the son of Augustus Case, who was born in Connecticut, and came to Washington Co., Ohio, in 1800, being among the first settlers there; our subject remained a resident of Licking Co. until about 1832, when he, with his parents, moved to Delaware County and located in Liberty Township; from there to Concord Township, where he engaged in farming; in 1843, Mr. Case went to Union Co., and was a resident of that county until about 1855, when he came to Delaware, which has since been his home; he was for some time engaged in carrying the United States mail from Delaware to Tiffin, Ohio; from that he entered the livery and sale stable, also extensively engaged in breeding Norman and Clydesdale horses; is owner of the renowned imported stallions - Norman horse - "Lyon," and the full-blooded Clydesdale "Lofty." Mr. Case, since his resident in Delaware, has held then office of City Marshall for a number of years, giving entire satisfaction. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 620
C. RIPLEY CAULKINS, farmer; P. O. Constantia; born Dec. 25, 1822; the sixth child of a family of eight, of Lovell and Jerusha (Smith) Caulkins, who were among the prominent families of Connecticut. The elder Caulkins came out in 1809, returned to Connecticut on foot, and came out afterward with several families, and located permanently; he was in the war of 1812; a carpenter by occupation, and assisted in building the residence of Bishop Chase, the uncle of Salmon P. Ripley is a cousin of the noted Gen. Ripley, of Confederate fame. In the early part of Mr. Caulkins’ life he was engaged in teaching; he has quite a reputation as teacher of penmanship, having at one time 500 scholars under his care; was for several years in the (fine) stock business with parties in Kentucky; traded also in mules; was two years in business at Lewis Center, in the grocery and grain trade; since that time has been engaged in farming and stock-raising; in 1848 was united in marriage to Catharine Thompson, born in Franklin Co.; she died in 1865, leaving six children––Henry E., Edwin C., Abein, Mary G., Charles L. and Orril; he was married a second time to Mrs. Sarah Standish (maiden name was Preston); they have one child, Josie. Mr. Caulkins, during the war, was appointed as enrolling and recruiting officer; was out in the three-months service as 2d Lieutenant Co. H, 145th O. N. G.; his grandfather was in the battles of Bunker Hill and Monmouth, and had two of his comrades shot down at either side. Mr. Caulkins has a set of stone bullet-molds used by his grandfather at that battle. They have 132½ acres of land. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 698 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – GEORGE C. CELLAR, farmer; P. O. Powell; enlisted in Co. F, 96th O. V. I., July 26, 1862, and was out three years and four days; during this time participated in the battles of Arkansas Post, Chickasaw Bluffs, Vicksburg, Grand Chateau, and those of the Red River campaign, Forts Gaines, Morgan and Spanish Fort; during the battle at Arkansas Post, he received a wound in the leg, which disabled him from duty four months; he was a soldier who was always at his post and ready for duty when detailed; was mustered out at the close of the war, at Mobile and received an honorable discharge at Camp Chase; upon his return, he resumed farming and was married, Feb. 13, 1867, to Mary Gray, a native of this State; she died Nov. 18, 1874, leaving; one child––Oliver, born Aug. 8, 1869. Mr. Cellar married a second time Mary A. Bard, native of Pennsylvania; this took place in November, 1876; they have one child––Bard, born Sept. 16, 1877. Mr. Cellar was born in this township Feb. 21, 1837, and is a son of George and Rachel (Fleming) Cellar, who were married Dec. 7, 1826. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 656-657 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – CAPT. JOHN CELLAR, farmer; P.O. Powell; he is the third child of a family of five children; his father, Thomas Cellar, was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Jan. 19, 1784; and his wife’s name before marriage was Margaret Gabrile, a native of Maryland; the Cellar family emigrated to this State in 1800, and first located in Franklin Co., and, in the year 1802, made their way up the river Olentangy in a keel-boat and settled about one mile north of Liberty Church, on the west bank of the Olentangy, where they built a rude cabin in which they lived until they could afford better; John’s grandfather was a gunsmith, and the Indians came from Sandusky to get their guns repaired by him; Chillicothe was the principal trading-point at that time, and where they got he [sic] their milling done; Thomas Cellar died June 11, 1854; his wife Nov. 4, 1827; they were married Jan. 10, 1815. John Cellar was born on the place where he now resides, April 23, 1820. July 3, 1856, he was married to Cornelia Cellar, born in this township Nov. 13, 1830; they have had eight children, but five now living––Frances A., Sarah, Edward, Mary E. and Henry. May 10, 1864, he went out as Captain of Co. A, 146th O. N. G., in the 100-days service, and served his time in and about Forts Smith, Tillinghast and Woodbury, near Washington City; was mustered out Aug. 24, 1864; at Camp Chase, and returned home to farming pursuits. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church; he also holds the office as Township Clerk. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 656 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – JOHN G. F. CELLAR, farming; P. O Powell; John was born in this township Dec. 15 1837; son of John T. and Lucy (Wilson) Cellar; John was born on the homestead now occupied by his sister, where he lived until the year previous to his marriage, when he built him a house just south of the homestead, and made preparations for the reception of his prospective wife, and, March 1, 1875, was joined by matrimony to Naomi Luke, born in this county Feb. 22, 185; she is a daughter of John Luke, who married Lucy Karns. Mr. and Mrs. Cellar have one child––Mary W. born Nov. 15, 1876. He has 124 acres of land. They are both members of the Presbyterian Church. He was in the 100-days service in Co. K, 145th O. N. G., and returned home in August, 1864, and since has been engaged in farming pursuits. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 656 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – ROBERT M. CELLAR, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in this township Oct. 3, 1834; is a son of George and Rachel Cellar, who were among the early settlers of this county; the former was born in Franklin Co., Penn., April 23, 1791, and died Feb. 23, 1860; his wife is also a native of Pennsylvania, born Oct. 11, 1803; she is still living. Robert was married, Dec. 27, 1860, to Sarah A. Schanck, born in this county Dec. 20, 1840; she is a daughter of William Schanck, a native of New York; they have six children––William A., born Oct. 22, 1861; Cora, March 22, 1864; Eliza, June 1, 1868; Alfred B., March 7, 1870; Sophia S., March 15, 1873; Nellie A., June 4, 1877. In 1864, Mr. Cellar enlisted in the 100 days service, Co. K, 145th O. N. G., and was stationed at Fort Tillinghast, on Arlington Heights, in District of Columbia; was mustered out and received his discharge at Camp Chase, at Columbus. Seven of the Cellar boys were out in the service, one of whom, Joseph Addison, who went out in Co. A, 15th Regulars, died from a wound received at Pittsburg Landing. Robert Cellar is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 656 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Oxford Twp. – J. C. CHADWICK, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Ashley; son of James and Catharine (Slack) Chadwick; his father was born in 1792; emigrated to America when about 30 years old; settled finally in Oxford Township, where he did in 1854; mother was born in Ohio July 17, 1812, and died May 10, 1859; they had ten children––Sarah, John, Margaret, Mary, James, Joseph, Nancy, Maria, Charlotte, William W. They were church members. Our subject was born in 1834, in Oxford Township, and at the age of 20 he began working by the year, at $162 to $200, working in a saw and grist mill; continued for two years. In 1858, was married to Irene, a daughter of Lewis and Martha Page; they settled finally in Oxford Township, on the old homestead, near Ashley, and remained there until 1862; he enlisted in the 85th battalion, for one year, which was then filled up into a regiment; having remained three years, he returned from the war, and in 1865, bought his present farm, now comprising 44 acres, of Henry Foust, and has since lived on the same; it is probably worth $60 per acre; he bought the land while in the green woods, and by his labors improved it greatly. They have four children––Oscar, Mattie, Dow, one dead and Ellmore. Mr. Chadwick has been Township Assessor two terms, and connected with schools. They attend and help to support the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Chadwick’s father was in the war in the old country. Her father was from New York, and mother from Vermont. He has taught school. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 788-789 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - HENRY CHAMBERLAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in Washington, Berkshire Co., Mass., and is the son of Justice and Hannah (West) Chamberlain, the father from Massachusetts and the mother from Connecticut; they were married in Massachusetts, and in 1818, with a family of four children, started West in wagons, reaching Delaware Co., and located on the Radnor Road, two and a half' miles west of Delaware; here they built a log cabin; Justice Chamberlain was a carpenter, and followed his trade while in Massachusetts; he died on the farm in 1828; the following is from the Delaware Patron of Sept. 18, 1828: “Died, in this township, on Monday last, after an illness of four days, Justice Chamberlain, Esq., aged about 53 years. He sustained through life the character of an exemplary, upright citizen, and was universally respected, and his death deeply lamented by all his acquaintances.” His wife, Hannah Chamberlain, was born in Vernon, Conn., Dec. 7, 1777, and was married to Justice Chamberlain in 1797; she died Dec. 14, 1870. Of the children, but three are living––William, Lydia Ann and Henry, who has been a resident of Delaware Township ever since 1818; he was for thirty years engaged in mercantile business in Delaware and occupied No. 1, Williams Block, twenty-eight and a half years; when a lad, he attended school, taught by R. Murray, and has a “reward of merit,” in water-colors, which reads as follows: “Mr. Henry Chamberlain receives this testimonial of commendation from his teacher, R. Murray.” Mr. Chamberlain married Miss Olive L. Allen, of Delaware Co., whose parents came to the county at an early day. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 620 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Orange Twp. – CYRUS CHAMBERS, farmer; P. O. Westerville; is one of the oldest settlers in this township was born in Vermont, town of Tunbridge, Orange Co., Nov. 5, 1795; he was a son of Robert and Martha (Smith) Chambers, who were natives of the same State. Cyrus was left an orphan at an early age, his father having been drowned; he was then thrown upon his own resources, and lived several years with David Campbell, and came West with him in a wagon; six of them left Rutland Aug. 8, 1815, and soon after their arrival, Mr. Campbell bought land in Genoa Township; Mr. Chambers lived with him about one year, and at the age of 20, he began to do for himself, and made his home with Campbell; he worked out for several years, taking jobs of clearing up land, until he had accumulated means to buy 100 acres for himself in Genoa Township; at the time he came here there were no settlements on the west side of Alum Creek; Mr. Chambers soon after sold his land in Genoa and came to this township, and bought where he now lives. May 6, 1824, he married Susanna Jaynes, a native of Grand Isle, Vt.; their first experience in housekeeping was in a log cabin, with one room, clapboard roof and stick chimney; his uncle, John Jaynes, loaned him some chairs, a neighbor a dinner-pot, another some soap, and thus they began; wages were low––he offered at one time to work for 25 cents per day, for Samuel Ferson; about the year 1822, he sold 200 bushels of corn, which he summered over, at 12½ cents per bushel. Mr. Chambers’ wife died Nov. 5, 1844, leaving him ten children, seven of them now living; of these, William and Mary are in Orange, Cyrus in Liberty, and Seymour in the northern part of the county; of the last wife’s, Horatio and George are on the homestead, Horace is at Worthington, Octavia (now Mrs. Carter) at Westerville, and Sarah (now Mrs. Jaycox) in this township. Mr. Chambers has probably cleared more timber land than any other man in the county; has been a member of the M. E. Church for upward of 72 years, and in early times served as Constable, Trustee, and Township Clerk, also taught school several terms, and is supposed to have been the first to teach in the township; he is of Republican principles, and is one of the oldest living pioneers in the country. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 707-708 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – HIRAM CHAPMAN, farmer; P. O. Delaware; is a native of Summit Co., Ohio, born Feb. 28, 1849; son of T. Chapman, who was born in Vermont and married Hannah Ann Lippincott, a native of New Jersey, and moved to Ohio in 1848, locating in Summit Co.; Hiram was the youngest of a family of three children; his father was a tinner by occupation, and Hiram learned the trade of him, remaining at home until he was about 28 years of age. April 5, 1877, was married to Miss Alice S. Pierce, born in 1852, daughter of Samuel and Ann Pierce; they have one child––Hattie Bell, born Sept. 6, 1878. Hiram moved to this township in April, 1877, and since has been engaged in farming. He and his wife are both members of the Presbyterian Church at Liberty; he is also a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Ashley Lodge, No. 407 A., F. & A. M. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 658 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Oxford Twp. – T. CHAPMAN, tinner, Ashley; was born in Bennington Co., Vt., in 1818; he lived with his parents until he was 20 years of age, when he went to New Jersey, and learned the tinner’s trade with his brother. He came to Ohio in the fall of 1848, and settled at Twinsburg, Summit Co., and engaged at his trade. Mr. Chapman came to Delaware Co., and lived two years in Sunbury, working at his trade; he remained in the county two years at this time, when he removed to Stark Co.; two years afterward he returned and engaged in business at Ashley, keeping a stove and tin store. He was married in 1844 to Miss H. A. Lippincott, of Burlington Co., Vt.; they have had five children, three of whom are living––John Chapman, now County Clerk of Delaware Co.; O. T. Chapman, a jeweler at Ashley; Hiram Chapman, a farmer in Liberty Township. Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the Presbyterian Church. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 788 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Porter Twp. – IRA CHASE, farmer; P. O. Kingston Center; was born April 12, 1809, in Maine, and remained there until 9 years old, when he came by team and raft, with his parents, to Cincinnati, Ohio, and soon moved with the family to Champaign Co., where his father died in 1822. At the age of 16, Mr. Chase began farming to support his father’s family; this was in Delaware Co.; his means soon increased sufficiently for him to buy 50 acres of land in Porter Township, which he improved and added to it, making 155 acres; afterward selling 100 acres of the same to his son. In 1830 he began traveling as a minister of the M. E. denomination; he was first stationed at Newark, afterward at Greenville, Darke Co., then changed to the Medina Circuit, thence to Toledo, and from there to Mexico, Crawford Co., and finally terminated his last circuit at Mt. Gilead. In 1840, they moved to Delaware, Ohio, and educated five girls, remaining there twelve years, and then returned to the present farm. He was married, June 11, 1835, to Jane, a daughter of Isaac Wilcox; she was born Dec. 1, 1809, in Dutchess Co., N. Y.; by her he has six children––Elizabeth J. (married Dr. P. F. Beverly, living in Columbus), C. B. (married Elizabeth Marshall living in Porter Township), Cornelia A. (married J. R. Lytle, an attorney, at Delaware, Ohio), Elanora (married G. M. Blackford, merchant at Delaware), Mildred M. (now teaching in Randolph Co., Ill.), Viola A. (married J. C. Jackson). Mr. Chase has held the office of Infirmary Director and township offices, as Trustee; he has devoted many moments of his life to the temperance cause. He abandoned the ministry on account of poor health. He organized the first church in Toledo, beginning his services with a small salary of $75. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 820-821 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. - JOHN W. CLARK, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in this township Sept. 6, 1831; is the fifth of a family of seven children born of David H. and Laura (Humphrey) Clark, the former was a native of Orange Co., N.Y., and the latter of Connecticut; John's father located in this county about the year 1820, and bought land upon which he lived until his death, Sept. 17, 1857, in his 68th year; was a mechanic, and worked as an operative mason, and, at the same time, carried on farming. John still lives upon the homestead. He was married Dec. 25, 1865, to Mary A. Webber, born in New Hampshire in 1835; she is a daughter of Lyman J. Webber, born in Vermont; no issue; after their marriage, he brought his wife to the old homestead. May, 1864, he was mustered in the 100-day service in Co. K, 145th O. N. G.; returned home after his discharge Aug. 24 of the same year, and has since been engaged as a tiller of the soil. Mr. Clark and wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at this place. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 655
Orange Twp. - JOSEPH CLARK, farmer; P. O. Lewis Center; came to this State from Orange Co., N. Y., in 1811, with his father, Elihu Clark, when he was but 15 years of age; Joseph was born Sept. 28, 1796; his father settled in this county, eight miles north of Delaware; early in life, Joseph learned the carpenter's trade, working at it more or less until 1861; lived in Franklin Co., until Mar. 5, 1846, when he moved to Wyandot Co., and stayed four years; in April, 1850, he moved to Morrow Co., and lived there until April, 1863, when he moved to Orange Township, where he has since lived. In the spring of 1833, he was united in marriage to Hannah Perdue, sister of John Perdue, who was noted for his great wealth and benevolent donations to schools, societies and churches; she was born in the year 1815, in Pennsylvania; she is a daughter of Charles Perdue; Mr. and Mrs. Clark were married in Franklin Co.; they have had five children - but two of whom are living - William, Henry, Helen, Harrison and Cora; William is now in business in Indiana, and Harrison is at home. Mrs. Clark is a member of the Presbyterian Church; her father died about the year 1823; her mother about the year 1854. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 709
Porter Twp. – SAMUEL CLAWSON, farmer; P. O. Rich Hill, Knox Co.; is a son of Josiah and Rachel (Walrage) Clawson; his father was born in New Jersey, and was a farmer, and had eight children; Samuel was born April 30, 1826, in Greene Co., Penn., and remained there until 16 years of age, when he engaged in farming, working by the month, at $2 to $12; he had but little chance of an education in the country school; in 1842, he emigrated to Ohio by wagon, with the family; he was compelled to foot it most of the way, on account of the heavy load; they made their first settlement in Rich Hill, Knox Co., where they farmed for two years, and he then worked by the month at $10, for R. Clark, one of the pioneers of that county, for seven years, and, in 1847, he came to Delaware Co. and engaged a part of the time for $8 per month, to D. Davy, and for four years was farming for himself. In 1850, he was married to Ruth, a daughter of Henry D. Davy; her father was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.; she was born Aug. 14, 1834, in Porter Township; they settled at Morney, on the farm now owned by William Blackledge, which he had bought, paying for the same by his labors, at $8 per month; he then moved to his present farm, and now owns 256 acres of well-improved land; he makes a specialty of hogs; he has been Township Trustee and Supervisor, and connected with schools. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church;- they have had nine children, five now living––William H., Maria E., Homer L., Winfield O. and Charlie W.; four deceased––James N., Orlando, Mary J. and Amy A. Mr. Clawson takes great interest in educating his children, though he had but little chance himself. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 821 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – C. W. CLEMENTS, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in Union Co., and is the son of Ransom and Susanna (Weaver) Clements, both born in Virginia; came to this State in 1827, and married in Ross Co. in 1829; located in Union Co., where they purchased land, remaining there until 1847, when they came to this county and lived in Orange Township until their death, Mr. Clements in January, 1865, and his wife in August, 1877. Charles W. did not leave the parental roof until he was 34 years of age; while his brothers were in the service, he remained with his parents, and cared for their wants and necessities. March 19, 1868, he married Melissa Ann Ewers, born in Morrow Co.; after their marriage, they moved to Orange Township, and remained there until 1875, when he moved to where he now resides, where he bought twenty-five acres of land; has one child, Minnie, born March 25, 1871. Mr. Clements and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Has all his life been engaged in farming pursuits, and expects to spend the remainder of his days in the same employment. Is an advocate of the Greenback principles. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 655-656 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Marlborough Twp. - FRANCIS M. CLINE, miller and farmer; P. O. Ashley. Francis M. Cline was born Jan. 10, 1843, in Marlborough Township, Delaware Co., Ohio; he owns the woolen mill known as the Walter Hill Factory, which was built about thirty-four years ago by Luther Cone, also the old water sawmill which was built about sixty years ago by Robert Campbell, of Philadelphia. This mill is still in good running order and said to be the best water saw-mill on the Whetstone River. Mr. Cline is fitting up the old woolen mill for the purpose of making flour, meal and "chop." Our subject was married to Miss Nancy Potter on Oct. 24, 1868, who was born Jan. 15, 1845; they have two children, Bessie and Cleo. Our subject owns a good farm near his mill, upon which he resides, and his business affairs are in a prosperous condition. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 766
Marlborough Twp. - HENRY CLINE, farmer; P. O. Ashley; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, in 1807; an only son; emigrated with his parents to Delaware Co. in 1816, and settled in Troy Township. He was married in 1832, to Miss Elizabeth Douning, and then came to Marlborough Township, where he still lives, having been here forty-eight years; they have had ten children, five boys and five girls - Samuel D., Margaret A., Jane M., William H., Elizabeth G., Henry K., Francis M., Susanna, James, Ella G. Four are dead - Henry K., William H., Samuel D., and Jane M. In the spring of 1873, Mr. Cline's companion was taken away from him by that unwelcome messenger, Death. He has one daughter at home, to care and cherish him in his declining years; his children are all settled around him. He has 487 acres of land, of which he has cleared, with but little assistance, 250 acres. His father, Henry Cline, Sr., emigrated to this State about 1795, and settled in Pickaway Co. When our subject came to this county, the Indians were quite numerous; remembers of seeing some seven hundred at a camp meeting, held on Delaware Run; they were peaceable. He frequently drove a four-horse team to Zanesville, Ohio, and brought, in return, salt, sole-leather and iron. Mr. Cline is a respected and a well-to-do farmer. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 766
Orange Twp. – WILLIAM S. CLYMER; P. O. Westerville; is a prominent agriculturist and stock-raiser of this township, who was born in Franklin Co., July 18, 1818; son of John Clymer, a native of Maryland, who married Mary Harris, a native of Delaware, who came to this State when she was about 10 years of age; the senior Clymer came to this State about 1815, and entered land in Plain Township, Franklin Co.; was a participant in the war of 1812. The Clymer family are near relatives of Senator Clymer, of Pennsylvania, also descendants of George Clymer, whose signature appears under the Declaration of Independence. There were twelve children in the family, William being the third; but two now living besides William––Rev. Francis Clymer, of Galion, and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, of Hancock Co.; when William was about 14 years of age, his father died, and he was thrown upon his own resources; his mother was feeble and he remained with her until he was 24 years of age, when he married Eliza McComb, born in Pennsylvania April 10, 1817; she was a daughter of Jonathan and Lucretia (Beter) McComb, the latter a native of Virginia, and Mr. McComb, of Pennsylvania; they came to this State in 1819. Mr. and Mrs. Clymer were married in Truo [sic] Township, Franklin Co., Dec. 20, 1842; they then settled in Plain Township, where Mr. Clymer was engaged in farming and stock-raising; in 1859, he sold out and moved to this township, where he purchased about two hundred and fifty acres of land, and, to-day, owns over seven hundred acres situated on Alum Creek; this land will compare favorably with any in the county; this he has improved and built a steam mill; his health has of late been very much impaired in consequence of injuries received in a smash-up while shipping, years ago. Mr. Clymer began for himself at the age of 20; shipped stock to the East and made money, but has had some losses and reverses that would have disheartened a less energetic and persevering man; he learned the grafting business of his brother, which he followed three years with a set of men; in this enterprise was successful; subsequently, he traveled and handled horses on the Rarey system, instructed others and was the inventor of the “third line;” afterward turned his attention to farming and stock-trading, at which he was quite successful; few men have more pluck and energy than he; has always been a man of temperate habits, using neither whisky nor tobacco, liberal and warm-hearted; has donated freely to church and school. Mr. Clymer was for many years a member of the church, but withdrew some years since; they had eight children, seven living––Mark A., Jonathan O., Roxie A., Jane, Davis, Frank and Ophelia. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 708-709 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Harlem Twp. – A. M. COCKRELL, J. P., farmer and harness; maker, Harlem; is a son of James Cockrell, Sr., of Harlem Township, whose sketch appears in this work; our subject is the third child of his parents, and was born in Harlem Township Feb. 20, 1834; his early life was spent on a farm. June 26, 1854, was married to Melissa E. Gorlinghouse, daughter of Silas Gorlinghouse, of Harlem Township; after marriage, he located one mile north of Centerville, where he remained until 1862, at which time he went out as sutler with the 121st O. V. I., remaining with them one year; then went with the 15th Colored Regiment, with which he remained until the winter of 1865. After coming home, he remained on a farm until 1868; then went to Centerville, where he engaged in the mercantile business, and, in 1872, sold out his stock and removed to Columbus, where he ran a harness-shop one year; in 1875, he bought and moved into his present homestead of 62 acres, located half a mile south of Harlem, and is now farming and working at his trade. In 1858, he was elected Justice of the Peace; has since served two terms as Township Clerk; April 5, 1880, he was again chosen Justice of the Peace. Mr. and Mrs. Cockrell have two children––Nathan D., born Sept. 1, 1855 (was married to Nancy Lombert, and lives in New Albany, Franklin Co., is carrying the United States mail from there to Columbus) and Louis A., born March 1, 1857 (married to Hattie Barr, and lives with the subject of this sketch). A. Cockrell, Justice of the Peace; all collections attended to promptly; residence, half a mile south of Harlem Post Office, Delaware Co., Ohio. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 841 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Harlem Twp. – JAMES COCKRELL, SR., farmer; P. O. Center Village; is a son of Edward and Elizabeth (Dawson) Cockrell, both natives of Virginia; the father was born Nov. 18, 1766, and the mother Feb. 14, 1774; they came to Harlem Township in 1811, settling on the farm where James now lives; the father was kicked by a horse, from which he died in 1823; the mother died in August, 1851; had eleven children––Mary, born July 31, 1790; Isaac, Nov. 20, 1791; Edward D., Nov. 5, 1793, died March 2, 1851; Elizabeth, born March 2, 1796; Peter, March 4, 1798, died March 12, 1864; Massey, born Jan. 20, 1801; Matilda, Dec. 22, 1803; Maria, Dec. 22. 1805; Sarah, Dec 25, 1807, died in 1863; James, born Jan. 5, 1810, and Nancy, Aug. 16, 1812. James was a noted hunter, and found full scope for his talents in that direction in his younger days. He was married about 1830 to Elizabeth, a daughter of Eber and Cynthia (Rose) Howe; her parents were born in the State of New York, and emigrated to Ohio at an early day, and raised a family of children––Anna L., Nathan, Mark, Aaron, Philetus, John, Eliza, Eber, Asberry and Elsie. Mrs. Cockrell was born June 13, 1812; they had thirteen children––Ann M., born April 16, 1831; Peter, Aug. 16, 1832; Emanuel, Feb. 20, 1834; Cynthia, Oct. 30, 1835; Hiram, July 15, 1837; John, May 9, 1839; Clarinda, Dec. 9, 1841, Elizabeth, Oct. 15, 1845; Nathan in 1846; James, Aug. 22, 1848; William, June 28, 1850, and George; an infant, died unnamed; his wife died Feb. 22, 1852. He married a second wife, Nancy Linnabary; her father was born in March, 1761, and her mother Aug. 12, 1767; they had eleven children. Mr. Cockrell has owned 512 acres of land; is now living with his son James, who owns 177 acres of the old homestead. James, Jr., was married Oct. 7, 1869, to Emma, a daughter of Edward and Mary C. (Condit) Jacobs; her parents had nine children. Mrs. Cockrell was born Nov. 23, 1846; they have two children––Edward F., born Sept. 3, 1872; Cary P., Jan. 23, 1879. James, Jr., is now Township Clerk. Is a member of Sparrow Lodge, No. 400, A., F. & A. M. Has taught twelve terms of school. The Cockrell family has always voted the Democratic ticket. The grandfather of our subject came from Scotland to America in a vessel of his own, which was sold for $80,000. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 839-840 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Marlborough Twp. - ELIAS COLE, farmer; was born in Troy Township, this county, Sept. 13, 1834; was the son of Hugh and Mary Cole, the latter of whom was the daughter of Timothy and Rebecca Main, the latter of these two being the daughter of James and Mary Wright; and Mrs. Wright was the daughter of Andrew McGill, who emigrated from Ireland to America about 1781. Timothy Main, the maternal grandfather of Mr. Cole, was the son of Sabeers and Hannah Main both of whom died in Virginia. Mr. Cole's father was the son of Joseph and Mary Cole; the latter's maiden name was Curren, born in Ireland, and came to America about 1781. Joseph Cole was the son of Hugh and Sarah Cole; the maiden name of the latter was Bishop - citizens of the State of New York. Nearly all of this ancestry were members of the Regular Baptist Church. Joseph Cole was one of the first settlers of Troy Township, locating there from Virginia in December, 1808; he was also one of the organizers of the present Marlborough Baptist Church, and served it as a Deacon until his death. Elias Cole was married to Catherine Block Jan. 31, 1856; they have had born to them five boys and three girls, six of whom are living. Mr. Cole served out a three years enlistment in the war of the rebellion, as a member of Co. C, 26th O. V. I., and was shot through the body at the battle of Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 19, 1863; upon leaving the service, he received an honorable discharge as First Sergeant of his company, in which responsible position he had faithfully served. Through Mr. Cole's untiring zeal, the history of his company was preserved, and forms a part of the military history of Delaware Co. Mr. Cole's ability and integrity is recognized in his having been called upon to serve almost continuously as Justice of the Peace since his return from the army. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 766
Oxford Twp. – HUGH COLE, farmer; P. O. Ashley; was born in Washington Co. Va., June 16, 1807; he was the son of Joseph and Mary Cole, and came with his parents and landed in Delaware Co. in 1808, in the month of December. His father bought a farm of 640 acres on the Whetstone River, in Troy Township; he remembers the war of 1812, distinctly, and saw Harrison’s army pass through to Fremont; his father joined a company under command of one Wm. Drake, an account of which is given in the general history. At the time Mr. Cole’s father settled in Delaware Co., there were not more than a dozen houses in Delaware, and not a house between his father’s and that place; there were a great many friendly Indians in the county, who came in parties to trap and hunt; Mr. Cole, at the age of 16 years, began to carry the mail between Delaware and Mansfield, Ohio, and continued for four years, going on horseback; at the age of 20, he took a trip down through the State on horseback to Cincinnati, thence to Indiana and into Kentucky, and thence to the place of his birth; after returning home, he went to milling with his father in Troy Township and remained in this business about six years. He was married, Feb. 10, 1830, to Mary Main, daughter of Timothy Main, Sr., of Troy Township; they had four children, three of whom died in infancy; a son, Elias, only reached manhood, and is now living in Marlborough Township, this county; his first wife died in September, 1837; he was married again in December, 1839, to Patience Main, daughter of John Main, of Troy Township, and this union was blessed by the birth of three children, John, James and Amanda; James was killed by an accidental discharge of a musket in Western Virginia; he was a member of Co. C, 26th O. V. I.; John died near Washington, D. C., Aug. 12, 1862, a member of Co. C, 145th O. N. G.; Mr. Cole’s second wife died Sept. 30, 1855. He was married, Nov. 8, 1860, to Miss Sarah Trindle, of Morrow Co., Ohio; they have no children of their own, but have befriended a number of orphans, and given them homes with them. Mr. Cole’s business has been that of a farmer since his abandoning the milling business; he bought 153 acres of land in Marlborough Township, and lived on that until 1873, and in April of that year, he came to Ashley and bought the property where he now lives. He has held the office of County Commissioner for nine years, and was Justice of the Peace of Marlborough Township, for twenty-one years; was real estate appraiser in 1860 and 1870. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 787-788 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Marlborough Twp. - On the death of JAMES COLE, member Co. C, 26th O. V. I. Mourn not for the hero, though he's your son. Mourn not for a soul that's so brave; Though from this earth his spirit has gone, He sleeps in an honorable grave. His brother stood by him - no less a hero - When he fell by the hand of death; No language can tell the anguish of woe, Of a brother who was thus bereft. His comrades all loved him, he had not a foe, His absence is felt with regret; But angles will be as his friends were below; He's welcomed wherever he's met. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 767
Oxford Twp. – HENRY COLEMAN, farmer; Sec. 2; P. O. Ashley; is a son of John and Catharine (Snyder) Coleman; his father was born in Pennsylvania about 1787, and emigrated to Ohio in 1827, settling in Crawford Co., and, in 1837, came to Delaware Co., where he died Dec. 17, 1873; his mother was also born in Pennsylvania, and died in 1827, just before he emigrated to Ohio; they had four children––Valentine, Elizabeth, Henry and Ellen. His father again married Barbara C. Criss, by whom he had seven children––John, Barbara, Susan A., Fred., Lettie; the rest died unnamed; she died about 1864. Henry was born Feb. 9, 1817, in Pennsylvania, and came by team to Ohio with his father. He was married, Dec. 14, 1841, to Sarah, a daughter of Peter and Theresa Schultz; her parents were born in Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio about 1831, and had the following children––John, Susan, Mary M., Elizabeth, Sarah, Peter, George P; she was born in 1821. They rented for some time; in 1852, they bought fifty-five acres, a part of the present farm of 166 acres; he has in all 191 acres, mostly improved, and the greater portion attained entirely by his own labors. They have seven children––Alcina A., married George Bergstresser; Absalom married Sarah J. Willey; Theresa, married Edward Houseworth; James S. E., married Nancy A. Holt, whose father’s sketch appears elsewhere; Lucinda J., married; Sarah, married John S. Waddle; Eva C. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman are members of the Lutheran Church in Delaware Co., in which he has been Deacon. He cast his first vote for Martin Van Buren, and has voted the Democratic ticket since. Mrs. Coleman’s grandfather Schultz owned the team that drew the cart which bore Braddock off the battlefield at Fort Du Quesne. Mr. Coleman’s father was pressed into the war of 1812, and served as a teamster. The Coleman family will be found prominently identified with the history of Oxford Township. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 789 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – JOHN F. COLFLESH, farmer; P. O. Delaware; is among the well-to-do farmers of this township, and was born in Philadelphia Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1810; is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Nugan) Colflesh, both of them natives of Pennsylvania; John received his education in the common schools, and, at the age of 15, commenced the carpenter’s trade, at which he worked in Philadelphia, and was there when the cholera raged in that city; saw the dead hauled out in cart-loads and dumped into pits fir their reception. Dec. 23, 1833, was married to Mary D. Weed, born in 1814, same county as her husband; her father’s name was Christopher Weed; her mother’s name was Hannah Wiley before marriage; in the spring of 1837, Mr. Colflesh moved to this State and located on his present place; his father preceded him the previous fall, and had bought 248 acres of land, which he subsequently divided between John and his brother James. John, though raised to a mechanical pursuit, readily turned his attention to farming; has improved his place, and has as desirable a location as can be found in the county; they have ten children, five boys and five girls––Jacob, now in Berlin Township; John A., in Des Moines, Iowa; Ellen, now the wife of John Harter, of Kentucky; Amanda, now Mrs. John Baker, of Plymouth, Ind.; William J., same place; Lydia, wife of George W. Young, of Delaware; Eliza, wife of Vance Jacox; Henry and Hattie, at home. Miss Hattie took a $60 premium at the last fair for cooking the best meal and in less time than any of her competitors. Samuel, the second son, and deceased, was among the number who first responded to the call in 1861; he was a brave and valiant soldier; he was in Co. C, 4th O. V. I., and was through some of the severest battles of the war; was at one time in command of the company when the Captain and Lieutenants were killed or disabled; in one battle on the Peninsula was the second man to cross the rebel works, and a rebel snapped a cap at him three times, and Samuel finally wrenched the gun from him and took him prisoner; he lost his life at the battle of the Wilderness three weeks before his time would have expired; Jacob was in the 100-days service, and John A. served about one year in the mechanical department. Mr. and Mrs. Colflesh are members of the Protestant M. E. Church; he is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 57, located at Delaware. Has served two years as Justice of the Peace and was elected another term but refused to serve. Is a Democrat. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 657-658 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Radnor Twp. – JOHN A. CONE, lawyer, Radnor. The subject of this biography was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Jan. 17, 1836. He is the third of a family of thirteen children (twelve of whom are now living) of John W. and Mary (Williams) Cone, appropriate mention of whom is made in the history of Thompson Township, of this work. Our subject’s early youth and manhood was passed in assisting his father in his woolen and saw mills, on the Scioto River, in Thompson Township; he attended the common schools of the neighborhood until 22 years of age, when he entered the O. W. U., of Delaware, Ohio, where he remained for nearly two years; at the expiration of that time, he began the study of law under the instructions of Reid & Eaton, attorneys, of Delaware; at the end of four years, he passed examination and was admitted to the bar. During the time of his study, he enlisted in the home guards and went out to intercept the course of the famous rebel General, Stonewall Jackson; after an absence of some three months, he returned to his home in Ohio; in 1864, he went as a First Lieutenant in O. N. G., Co. E, to assist in defense of Washington, D. C. Mr. Cone was a practitioner of law for some years, and in connection with that he was Principal of the schools of Radnor. Was united in marriage with Mary E. George Nov. 29, 1864; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Sept. 15, 1841; she is the daughter of Rev. Elias George, a Baptist minister and one of the first settlers of Central Ohio; from this marriage they have one child––Stella G., born Aug. 1, 1872. Mr. Cone has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Township Clerk, etc. Mr. Cone is a Democrat, and is respected and esteemed by all who know him. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 750 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Trenton Twp. – E. J. CONDIT, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Condit; born Nov. 27, 1837, in Delaware Co., Ohio; his father, Jonathan Condit, was born July 17, 1794, and his mother, Mary (Mulford) Condit, Oct. 3, 1796; both were natives of New Jersey, and were married Jan. 14, 1824, and came to Ohio in 1835, settling upon the land where Mr. Condit now lives. They had six children––John K., born Nov. 22, 1825, and died Jan. 22, 1849; Mary J., born Dec. 7, 1827; Susan M., born April 13, 1830, and died Aug. 30, 1831; Whitfield S., born Dec. 22, 1834; Elias J., born Nov. 27, 1837; and Susan E., born Nov. 27, 1837. Mr. Condit was married, in 1864, to Jennie, a daughter of Middleton Perfect; by this union there has been born five children––Mulford S., Lizzie A., Edward G., Minnie B. and Milo J. Mr. Condit is the owner of a tract of land in Delaware Co., and another in Paulding Co., and devotes his attention largely to stock-raising, dealing in a fine grade of Spanish merino sheep; also keeps grade sheep for wool and mutton. The father and mother of Mr. Condit started in life without aid, but, by hard labor and economy, became the owners of about 1,200 acres of land, which was subsequently divided among the children; the father was in the saw-mill business in an early day, in which he was successful; the mother is yet living on the old homestead, and is now 83 years old. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 829 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Trenton Twp. – E. M. CONDIT, farmer; P. O. Condit, son of Joseph S. and Asenath Condit; the former was born in Essex Co., N. J., and came to Ohio in 1835, settling in Trenton Township, where he died; he was a mechanic; the mother died Jan. 27, 1875; they had ten children, and were both members of the Presbyterian Church. E. M. Condit was born in 1811 in Essex Co., N. J., and, at the age of 15, began learning the carpenter’s trade with his father. When 17, he walked to Ohio, in company with Jotham Condit (his uncle), making the trip in fourteen days. In 1832, having returned, he came again to Ohio by team. In 1835, he made another trip to New Jersey, where he was married, July 15 of the same year, to Jane Mulford, returning to Ohio on his third trip, making it by canal and rivers. Soon after arrival, they began erecting a cabin, working at times into the night, when Mrs. Condit would hold the light, while her husband felled the trees. They were obliged to go in debt for their passage West, and, on beginning of housekeeping, they were in debt over $300, which necessitated hard work and rigid economy until liquidated. From this discouraging start, Mr. Condit has been prospering, until he now owns 500 acres of well-improved land, 160 acres of which he bought, in 1832, from the Government, the patent bearing the name of Gen. Jackson. They have raised one girl––Mary Brown, from the Home in New York; she was married, in 1877, to Thomas Robinson, and moved to Missouri on a farm, Mr. Condit having helped them to eighty acres. They also raised a boy––Zenas Chippy, whom they took at 20 months old; he married Fannie, a daughter of Samuel Rineheart, of Sunbury, and moved to Kansas, where they are farming 240 acres through Mr. Condit’s aid. Mr. and Mrs. Condit have been members of the Presbyterian Church for forty-seven years. He has the credit of being the owner of the first frame barn put up in Trenton Township, which was raised without the use of whisky. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 829-830 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Trenton Twp. – E. W. CONDIT, firmer; P. O. Condit; is a son of Smith, Sr., and Asenath Condit; his father was born in New Jersey, and came to Ohio and this township about 1835, where he died in about one month, leaving a family of ten children; the mother died in 1875. Our subject was born June 4, 1830, in New Jersey; he remained with his mother until 18, and then engaged in blacksmithing in Logan Co., serving an apprenticeship with John Cary for three years; he then went to Iowa, and in a short time returned to Ohio, and engaged in blacksmithing on a small farm near Condit; he afterward moved to the present farm, where he remained until the death of his first wife, Adaline Dawson, whom he married in 1858; he then spent some time in traveling, making trips East to New Jersey and West to lowa. He was again married, March 28, 1876, to Mary E., a daughter of Rev. D. and Elizabeth Adams; the father was from Pennsylvania, and the mother from New Hampshire; this wife bore him two children––Clara M. and Edgar P. He has a snug little farm, well improved, upon which they live. They are members of the Presbyterian Church in Trenton Township. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 829 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Thompson Twp. – J. W. CONE, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Radnor; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Jan. 6, 1809; his parents were natives of Luzerne Co., Penn., and came to Oxford Township, in this county, in 1807; at that time, there were but five families in that township; they were of English descent. Mr. Cone is the youngest of a family of five children, and is supposed to be the only one now living. He was married to Miss Mary Williams Dec. 29, 1831; her parents were natives of Wales; came to America in about 1818, landing at New York; came from there to Gallia Co., Ohio, where they remained until 1824, when they removed to Marion Co., stopping there but a short time, coming to this county in 1825, settling in Radnor Township, where there are still some members of the family residing; from this union there were thirteen children, eight boys and five girls, twelve of whom are living, and the most of them are married. Mr. Cone is a woolen manufacturer; built a factory on the Scioto River, south of the farm he now resides on, in about 1844; in 1874, his factory burned down, since which time, he has followed farming and stock-raising; while running his factory, he invested the profits as he could spare them from his business in land, and now owns 480 acres, well improved. Politically, Mr. Cone is a Democrat. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 801 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - S. C. CONRY, County Auditor, Delaware, was born in Clermont Co., Ohio, March 8, 1832; is the son of Stephen and Elizabeth (Whorton) Conry, both natives of Ohio; while a resident of his native county, Mr. Conry was engaged in farming, and from that he entered the mercantile business. In 1856, he moved to Hamilton Co., and, at the breaking-out of the late civil war, enlisted for three years in Co. L, 5th O. V. C., as a private, but was subsequently appointed Regimental Commissary; he participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Mission Ridge, Corinth, and others on Sherman’s Atlanta campaign; Nov. 8, 1864, he was mustered out, and returned to Hamilton Co. In January, 1865, he moved to Delaware, where he entered the grocery business, in which he continued until 1872, when, after suffering a number of months with fever, he received a stroke of paralysis, from which he has been a sufferer ever since; during Mr. Conry’s residence in Delaware, he has won a host of friends, resulting in his nomination and election by the Republican party to the office of Auditor of Delaware Co.; in 1877, he was reelected to the same position, being the only candidate elected at that time on the Republican ticket, thus receiving the commendation of the people for his devotion to duty, and kindly bearing toward his fellow-men, in discharging the labors of his official trust. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 621 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - W. T. CONSTANT, physician and surgeon, Delaware; there are men in every city who are honored with the title of M. D., simply from the fact of a diploma having been granted them, while others have earned the title by years of hard study and close attention to business. Among the latter class we find Dr. W. T. Constant, of Delaware, the subject of this brief notice; he was born in Clermont Co., Ohio, Dec. 2, 1842, and is the son of John P. Constant, a native of Kentucky, who engaged in mercantile business and farming in Ohio; our subject, when a lad, entered the district schools in Clermont Co., where he received a good common-school education, and taught school for a short time; he was also a steamboat engineer one year on the Upper Ohio; in 1858, he entered the Ohio Wesleyan University of Delaware, and graduated in the Class of ’61. At the breaking-out of the late civil war, he enlisted in the 4th O. V. I., Co. I, as private, in the recruiting of which company he took an active part and, on its organization, he was made Second Lieutenant, and soon after made its First Lieutenant, where he served some three months, when he was made Captain of the same company, and served until 1864, having participated in some of the most severe battles and marches of the war––Rich Mountain, Greenbrier, Romney, battle of the Wilderness, Fredericksburg, etc. In 1864, Dr. Constant was appointed assistant physician of the Columbus Lunatic Asylum. It may here be stated that, while a student in the Ohio Wesleyan University, he was also studying medicine under Dr. Williams of Delaware; he also attended a regular course of lectures in the Cincinnati and Columbus Medical Colleges; in the Class of ’68-69, Dr. Constant graduated from Cleveland Medical College, Cleveland, Ohio; he then came to Delaware and began the practice of medicine, which profession he has followed ever since, being associated at one time, in the practice of medicine, with Drs. J. H. White and J. A. Crouthers; he has been, for the last nine years, U. S. Examining Surgeon of this district; a member of the Delaware County Medical Association, of which he has been one of its honored Presidents. Dr. Constant married, in 1867, Miss Clara B. Clark, of Clermont Co., Ohio, a graduate of the Ohio Female College of Delaware; they have three children, two sons and a daughter. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 619 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – HENRY COOK, general store; now a resident of Hyattsville; was born Oct. 22, 1847; son of Seth Cook, a native of Morrow Co., where Henry was born; his mother’s name, previous to her marriage, was Nellie Hardman, born in West Virginia; Henry came to Delaware Co. when be was 16 years of age, and hired out to work at a saw-mill, and continued working by the month for two years; he then bought a fourth interest in the mill owned by Steitz & Cook, which they ran under the firm name of Steitz & Cook, and did a large business, buying timber land and cutting off the timber, sawing it for the market; they sold the mill and divided up the land; Henry farmed one season, and subsequently traded his land for the town property he now owns, and Sept. 16, 1878, opened up a general store, which he has since carried on; keeps a selected stock of such goods as are required in the community, and proposes to treat the people fairly, and thus hopes to merit their patronage. On Oct. 17, 1872, was united in wedlock to Mary Webster, who was born in Concord Township Nov. 16, 1848; she is a daughter of Frebourne Webster; prior to her marriage, was a teacher several years. He and wife are members of the United Brethren. Mr. Cook is also a member of Powell Lodge, No. 465, I. O. O. F. They have had three children––Alice I., born Aug. 4, 1873; died May 3, 1877; Jay, born July 18, 1875; Nellie, born Feb. 5, 1878. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 657 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Harlem Twp. – JOHN COOK, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Harlem. But a few years after the landing of the Pilgrims from the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock, there came from Northampton, England, three brothers by the name of Cook––Richard, George and John; Richard took up his abode in Boston, George in Cambridge, and John in Salem; his son, Elisha, was born Sept. 16, 1637, graduated at Harvard College, 1657, was Representative of Boston in General Court from 1681 to 1683, Governor’s Assistant from 1684 to 1686, a member of the Council of Safety in 1690-91, died May 31, 1715; his son, Elisha, graduated at Harvard in 1697, died at Boston in August, 1737; and his son, Middleton, graduated at Harvard in 1773; George was admitted a freeman at Cambridge in 1636, and the same year was elected Representative to the General Court, which position he held five years; in 1642, was commissioned a Captain of an artillery company, and again in 1645, was chosen Representative and Speaker of the House. John, at Salem, was admitted to the church in 1637, became a freeman, and, in 1642, was commissioned a Justice of the Peace; he removed from Salem to Boston, where his son, John, was born in 1663; he was also Justice of the Peace; was the father of five children, of whom John was the eldest; moved to Preston, Conn., where he remained until his death; he was also Justice of the Peace, and had seven sons––John, Pearley, Elias, Jair, Benajah, Stephen and Phineas; of the many descendants bearing the name of Cook, from these three brothers, the records of New England colleges in 1826, showed that forty-three had graduated, of whom eleven were clergymen. The subject’s father, Benajah, was the fifth child, and was born Dec. 19, 1759, and came to Ohio in 1807. Feb. 24, 1793, he married Cassandra Fanning; she was born Oct. 17, 1775. On coming to Ohio, Mr. Cook bought 4,000 acres of land, for which he paid $1,700, and was the first permanent white settler in Harlem Township, and for many years was the leading spirit in his township; he was a Universalist of strong faith; he died Nov. 8, 1839, in his 80th year, and fifteen years later his wife died. They had twelve children––Benajah S., Celina, James B. (graduated from the Medical Society of the Eleventh District of Ohio, which met in Columbus, May 25, 1830, with Dr. Eleazer Copeland, of Genoa, President––a year later he graduated in surgery, and died eleven days later), Desire, Cassandra, Calvin T. (was the first white child born in Harlem Township), Lucy, Louisa, John and Elisha. Our subject was the eleventh child, and was born Dec. 20, 1815; when 19, he commenced teaching; he and a brother bought land in Franklin; after the brother’s death, he sold out and bought the homestead, and commenced dealing in stock; continued to trade about eight years. Oct. 27, 1853, he married Helen Tompkins, born Feb. 4, 1830; they have six children––Susie, born Oct. 7, 1855; Sarah E., Feb. 23, 1860; Alice M., April 22, 1863 (each of the above-named entered Bochtel College, at Akron, where they attended a number of years––Alice M. is still in attendance there); Cora E., July 11, 1865; John J:, Dec. 14, 1867; and Herbert, April 10, 1871, are at home with the subject. Mr. Cook owns 573 acres of land in Harlem Township, well improved, with good dwellings, etc. He is a Republican; has held most of the township and school offices. Though he never served an apprenticeship, he is a fair mechanic, doing much of the carpenter work on his own buildings, and, in 1875, secured a patent on a windmill, combining simplicity, durability and cheapness. On Mr. Cook’s farm is a water sawmill, in which the first lumber in the township was sawed; it is yet in good running order, he doing his own sawing with it. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 840-841 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
L. S. COOK, harness-maker, Sunbury; is a son of Spencer and Lydia (Green) Cook; his father was born in Massachusetts in 1793; came to Ohio about 1845, and settled in Delaware Co.; he was a harness-maker; his wife was a daughter of Turpin Green, born in Rhode Island but lived mostly in New York; they had a family of seventeen children; all survive. Mr. Cook, the subject of this sketch, was born in July, 1820, in Saratoga Co., N. Y.; at the age of 15 he began learning the harness business with his father; in 1843, he left York State and came by railroad and canal to Delaware Co., Ohio, where he soon engaged as a journeyman, working with Samuel Peck at Sunbury; he worked for him about three years; in 1846, he bought one-half of the shop and continued in partnership with Peck about two years; he then bought Peck out, and continued the business some time; in 1850, he built the present shop, and has continued harness making ever since. He has held the office of Town Clerk six years and Trustee four years. Was married in 1847, to Martha Myers, a daughter of Lawrence Myers, an early settler and one of the founders of Sunbury. He also kept the first hotel in the place; he, perhaps, built the first brick house in Delaware Co. Mrs. Cook died in 1850; by her he had two children- Edward L., died on the same day his mother died; Mattie died at the age of 9 years. He was married again in 1856, to E. K. Wilcox, daughter of Crondle Wilcox, a merchant, tanner and hotel-keeper; by her he had five children - Mary, Henry (who is working with his father in the harness business), Carrie, Charles and William (deceased). Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 767
Oxford Twp. – H. V. COOMER, M. D., Ashley; was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., March 6, 1817; he came to Ohio with his parents, Jonathan and Amanda Coomer, in 1834, and settled in Marlborough Township, Delaware Co. He was married, in 1837, to Miss Joanna Roberts, of Marlborough Township and soon after went to Western Indiana, where he began teaching school, and, at the same time, studying medicine with Dr. Samuel Butler; on completing his medical course, he commenced practicing as a partner with his preceptor; he built up a good practice, which he held for seven years; in 1852, he returned from the West and began practicing medicine in Ashley. April 8, 1852, he lost his wife. He was married again, Jan. 5, 1855, to Mrs. Nancy Pennell. Dr. Coomer had by his first wife six children, three of whom died in infancy; his sons, Jerry E. and George W., and his daughter, Ervilla, returned with him from the West. He had by his second wife one child, Harry, now 15 years old. Dr. Coomer is a member of the Medical Association of Delaware Co., of which he is now Secretary, having held the office of Treasurer; he was an old member of the Delaware Co. Medical Institute, before it joined with the Medical Association. He has now a good practice in Ashley, and goes a good distance to visit his old-time patients. His son, Jerry E. Coomer, was born Sept. 23, 1843, at Perrysville, Ind.; received his early education at Ashley; at the age of 18, he enlisted in the 26th O. V. I., and served as a private till discharged to enter the service as a veteran in East Tennessee; after the battle of Nashville, he was appointed Captain of Co. D, of his regiment, and served until June, 1865, when he came home and began the study of medicine; after graduating, he commenced practicing at Scottown, Marion Co.; he practiced there three years, and in Westfield, Morrow Co., three years; in 1878, he came to Ashley and practiced with his father. He died of consumption Sept. 27, 1878, leaving a widow and three small girls. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 787 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Oxford Twp. – JONATHAN M. COOMER, railroad and express agent; P. O. Ashley, was born at New Fane, Niagara Co., N. Y., Feb. 17, 1826, the son of Jonathan and Amanda Coomer, who came to this county in June, 1834, and settled on a farm in Marlboro Township; Jonathan, in 1841, went to Delaware, to learn the tailor’s trade, at which he afterward worked in Newark, Ohio; in the spring of 1845, he went to Michigan and worked one year at his trade; then to Park Co., Ind., where he remained till June, 1851, then came to Ashley, which has since been his residence; in 1852, he, with Jas. P. Clark, opened a grocery store, and afterward succeeded J. S. Broomback, in the dry-goods business; which they continued till 1856; he traveled for a Philadelphia house during the years of 1857-59. Mr. Coomer was one of the incorporators of the village of Ashley; has served a number of terms as Mayor, and held the office of Township Clerk and Assessor; was the second Postmaster of Ashley, serving under three different commissions a term of fourteen years, and was I [sic] and Appraiser for 1870; in 1869 he was appointed freight and ticket agent for the C., C., C. &, I. R. R. Co., having previously held the agency for the American Express Co., which he continued. He was married, Feb. 17, 1848, to Miss Margaret Holaday, daughter of Wm. Holaday, of Portland Mills, Ind.; they have three children, Alma Alice, Allen Usher and William Ashford, all living; Allen Usher is with his father in the depot and freight office; William Ashford has charge of the railroad office at Eden Station. Mr. Coomer has always been an ardent opposer of intemperance, both in his official capacity and from principle; he was one of the founders of the M. E. Church at Ashley, and is now a member. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 788 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Troy Twp. – JOHN COONFARE, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Radnor; is a son of Peter and Eve (Fester) Coonfare; his parents were born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., and emigrated to Ohio about 1817, and settled in Fairfield Co., and came to Delaware Co. in 1831. His father was a farmer, and one of the noted hunters of the early pioneers. His parents had nine children by their marriage––Peter, John, Catharine, Elizabeth, Magdalena, Lydia, Sarah A.; two dead––Mary and Rebecca. Mr. Coonfare was born May 5, 1824, in Fairfield Co., Penn.; his younger days were engaged in farming and attending school. He has cut the timber and split rails for 37 cents per hundred, and worked by the day at 25 cents. Was married in 1849, to Sarah Darst, by whom he has nine children––Stephen (married Hettie Worline), Ephraim (married Lizzie Robertson), Nettie, Eliza H., Nora, Carrie, Donia, Frank and Harry. He settled on his present farm of 100 acres in 1849, and in 1850, he went to California, where he mined for eighteen months, and, not meeting with excellent success, he returned to his old native home, in 1852, where he has since remained, and now possesses 240 acres of fine arable land, the fruit of his own labors. He has always been identified with the Democratic party. He paid off his share of the township draft. He takes great interest in the educational department of the district in which he resides. He never loses an opportunity to assist his children in the improvement of their minds, believing that a mind well filled with useful knowledge is worth more than the finest rubies. We could mention many pioneer hardships connected with the history of Uncle Johnny’s pilgrimage here, but we will hear of them through the township history, and will then count him one of those, who gained their education within the walls of the old log cabins. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 770-771 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Genoa Twp. – JOHN S. COPELAND, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Galena; is a son of William S. Copeland, who was born in Connecticut June 5, 1787, and with his parents went to Vermont, where he remained until of age. Feb. 19, 1815, he was married to Lydia Rice, of Petersham, Mass.; they located in his native county in Vermont, and worked at his trade, manufacturing wagons and budgies; in the fall of 1830, he came West and made his home in Genoa Township, and was probably the first wagon-maker in the township; Sept. 11, 1831, Mrs. Copeland died; they had one child, Eliza, who died while young; Sept. 21, 1832, Mr. Copeland married Mrs. Clarinda Smith; she was born Sept. 10, 1800, and in 1823 was married to John Smith; they had one child, Jane, born Nov. 23, 1824. Mr. Smith died June 12, 1824; Mr. Copeland had his wagon-shop on what is now part of the Williams farm; he was a member of the Genoa Presbyterian Church, and died April 12, 1860, leaving two children––John S. and Lydia R. The latter is now Mrs. John Bail, of Orange Township. John S. Copeland was born Oct. 13, 1833, remained and worked with his father, in the shop and on the farm, until 26 years old. After his father’s death, he bought and moved on his present farm. Jan. 23, 1862, he married Viancia A. Fairman. She was born Sept. 17, 1844. They have five children––Charlie, born Nov. 28, 1863: William, March 24, 1867; Frank and Emma, twins, March 4, 1869; Estella, Feb. 19, 1873. When 19 years old, Mr. Copeland united with the U. B. Church, and was a member some twenty-two years. In 1875, he united with the M. E. Church, of which body he is now a member. He has been class leader, and also Superintendent of the Sunday school, having for twenty-seven years been a zealous Sunday-school worker. His homestead contains 103 acres, which he has well improved, having a nice farm residence and large barn, which he built himself, being a carpenter; he does considerable contracting, besides running his farm. He belongs to the Democratic party. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 848-849 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Harlem Twp. – JOSIAH COPPER, farmer; P. O. Center Village; son of Samuel G. and Christina (Gaylor) Copper. His father was born in Beaver Co., Penn., and emigrated to Licking Co. at an early day, and purchased 160 acres of land in Bennington Township; he moved to Delaware Co. about 1834, settling in this township, where he improved a number of farms; the mother died in Licking Co.; they had eight children––Joseph, Josiah, Rachel, Samuel and Elizabeth; three infants died unnamed; his father was again married to Fannie Ninerick, by whom he had five children––John, Rees, Mary, Cornish and Sophia. Our subject was born June 25, 1826, in Licking Co.; he came with his father to Delaware Co., and, at the age of 22, began learning the shoemaker’s trade; subsequently carried on business on his own account at Harlem for three years; he then embarked in the same business at Center Village, which he continued for many years. April 18, 1850, he married Lucy, a daughter of David and Susannah (Bennet) Adams; her parents were born in Pennsylvania and emigrated to this county among the pioneers; the names of her parents’ children are Emily, Sarah, Lucy A, David A. and Martha D.; her father was married a second time, which blessed him with John, Lorenzo, Roxa, William and Margie A.; the name of the mother of the last-named children was Phoebe (Philips) Adams. Mrs. Copper was born Nov. 18, 1829; she has six children by her union with Mr. Copper––Sarah A. (deceased), Arza E., Martha E., Idola (deceased), Emma, Nettie (deceased). In 1855, Mr. and Mrs. Copper went to Allen Co., Ind., and farmed one year, and then moved to Bureau Co., Ill., where he farmed and bought stock; in 1860, they returned to Center Village, where he again resumed his trade, which he abandoned in 1872, on account of ill health; he owns two town lots, one of which is well improved by buildings; he is now breeding fine Canadian horses; the sire of his present stallion was known as the Guerney horse, which lived to be 52 years old and held the record of one of the fastest trotters and pacers of this part of the country; he has one of the finest road horses in the country; is brown-black, 11 years old, sixteen hands high, and weight, 1,400 pounds. His son, A. E., was born Aug. 26, 1855; his first occupation was peddling with a little tin box; at 13, he began clerking for McNett & Barr, at this place, continuing one year, and has been engaged most of the time since for Mossman. Was married Nov. 12, 1879, to Laura, a daughter of Van and Mary (Marriot) Clutter; she was born in 1862; in October, 1879, he bought Mossman out, and is now running a general store of all kinds of merchandise. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 840 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Scioto Twp. - WARD COURTER, veterinary surgeon; P. O. Ostrander; was born in the city of New York Oct. 3, 1840; is son of Ward C. and Mary A. (Collins) Courter, both of whom were natives of Livingston Co., N. J.; they were the parents of sixteen children, three of whom are living. In 1847, the grandfather of our subject made them a visit in New York, and on this return he brought with him young Ward. Seventeen years after this event, the parents removed to Delaware Co., Ohio, where they have since resided. Young Courter passed his youth and early manhood in Delaware Co., receiving a good common-school education. He was united in marriage with Mary C. Keller Sept. 23, 1861; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Jan. 7, 1842; there are eight children from this union - Henry W., William E., Araminta E., Lovina H., Hiram A., Frankie C., Bolinda G., and Annie O.; after marriage, Mr. Courter engaged in the livery business. In 1863, he enlisted in Co. F, 43d O. V. I.; he was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1865, by Surgeon General L. D. Knight. Mr. Courter served with distinction during the war, and was in the following engagements; Decatur, Ala., Rome, Ga., Kingston, Resaca, Chickamauga, Snake Creek Gap, Murfreesboro and Atlanta, while before Atlanta, he received a severe gunshot wound in the shoulder, which disqualified him for duty for about six months, when he rejoined his regiment; on the 6th of March, 1865, at Blair's Landing, S. C., while gallantly fighting for his country, Mr. Courter was so severely wounded in the leg that amputation was necessary. After his return home, he has always handled horses from his boyhood, and perhaps there is not a man in Delaware County who more thoroughly understands them than does Mr. Courter, his equal as a veterinary surgeon would be difficult to find in Central Ohio. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 722
Genoa Twp. – W. EDSON COPELAND, farmer: P.. O. Galena; was born June 21, 1821, in this township; when he was but 14 years old, his father died, but he remained at home with his mother until 1842, when he was married to Miss Rebecca Launsberry, of Licking Co.; they located on a part of his mother’s farm, continuing there until 1847. Mr. Copeland then entered into partnership under the firm name of John J. Cope & Co., and moved to Cincinnati, where they engaged in pork-packing for two years, and then removed to Seneca Co. upon a farm. In 1858, he again associated him; self with the same party, and went to New York; in 1859, he returned to this county and purchased his present place of 100 acres, which has upon it a good residence and outbuildings. Mrs. Copeland died in 1863, leaving a daughter––Mary, who kept house for her father until 1871, when she went to California with an uncle. Dec. 16, 1873, Mr. Copeland was married to Mrs. Margaret M. Pickering, of Westerville; she had two sons––Fred. S. and Edd. H. Mr. Copeland is a member of Galena Lodge, No. 404, I. O. O. F., also of Blendon Lodge, No. 339, A., F. &. A. M., of Westerville. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 847 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - L. S. COVELL, stock-dealer, Delaware; is a native of Delaware, Ohio, and was born Nov. 1, 1828; his parents were Calvin and Permelia (Dobson) Covell, who came to Delaware at an early day; Calvin Covell engaged in the manufacturing of wagons, and made about the first wagon in Delaware; he was also engaged in contracting, in building roads and bridges in different parts of Ohio, and for a number of years was engaged with the Ohio Stage Company; about 1837, he commenced the foundry business in Delaware, and manufactured plow and mill castings, etc.; he continued in this for a number of years, and died in Delaware as respected and honored citizen. The subject of our sketch set out in life when quite young, to work his own way; he left home, and went to Dayton, walking the greater part of the way; after remaining there a short time, he returned, and, in 1848, entered the jewelry business with only $2.62; he was successful, and is the oldest jeweler in Delaware. Of late years, Mr. Covell has done but little in the jewelry business, having turned his attention to fine stock-raising, in company with his brother; they are among the largest importers of the celebrated Percheron horses in Ohio. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 620
Thompson Twp. - PRIOR COX, farmer; P. O. Radnor; was born in Warwickshire, England, Jan. 22,1826; came to America, in 1829, with his parents, landing at New York, going from there to Sandusky City by water, and from there came to this county, where he has resided most of the time since; he is a son of Prior and Elizabeth Cox, in whose family there were six children, Prior being the fourth. He was married, Apr. 10, 1851, to Miss Isabel F. Maize, who was born Apr. 15, 1820; they have three children - William L., born Apr. 10, 1852; James F., born Apr. 17, 1854, and Prior J., born Sept. 10, 1857. Mr. Cox received such an education as the schools of an early day afforded in Delaware Co., the first he attended was kept by Rev. Mr. Chidlaw, in Radnor Twp.; at the age of 21, he commenced business for himself; made several trips over the mountains with sheep and hogs, driving them to Cumberland, and from there shipping them to Baltimore; his first trip was in 1847, with sheep; his next was in 1849, this time with hogs, which were much ore difficult to drive, taking forty-three days to drive them to Cumberland. Mr. Cox now owns a good farm, which is well improved; he has vivid recollections of the manner of living and the many hardships the settlers of the country had to endure. He and his wife and one son are members of the Presbyterian Church. His politics are Democratic. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 801
ROBERT J. COX, formerly postmaster for five years at Delaware, where he has lived somewhat retired for a number of years, was born in 1837, in a house on the city lot that is now the site of his present dwelling, it then being a part of his father's farm. He is the only child born to his parents, Thomas W. and Ann P. (Jones) Cox, the latter of whom was a sister of Judge Jones. The father of Mr. Cox was born in Warwickshire, England, and came to Delaware County, Ohio, and engaged in farming. Both he and wife died at Delaware, where he had followed his trade of house painting for some years. Robert J. Cox was reared in Delaware County, and assisted in the management of the home farm, also learning the painter's trade. In 1862, he enlisted in Company C, Eighty-sixth Regiment O. V. I. He was mustered into the service at Columbus, served eighteen months in Virginia, and in 1864 was mustered out, returning to Delaware and resuming work as a painter. For five years, during the administration of President McKinley, he served as postmaster of this city and has held other public offices. He has been a very active member of the Republican party, and for ten years was chairman of the republican County committee, of which he was a member for eighteen years. He is a director in the Fidelity Building and Loan Association and has other business interests. As commander of George B. Torrence Post, No. 60, Grand Army of the Republic, at Delaware, Mr. Cox is widely known in Grand Army circles through the State. He is also prominent in Masonry, being a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council at Delaware, of the Commandery at Marion, and of Aladdin Temple, Mystic Shrine, at Columbus. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 502)
Radnor Twp. - THOMAS W. COX, stock-raiser and farmer P. O. Delaware. The subject of this biography was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, July 19, 1827. He is son of John N. and Elizabeth (Gallant) Cox. The father, when a young married man, and while preparing to emigrate to the United States from England, his native country, lost by death his young wife; he arrived in the United States in 1818, and soon after came to Delaware Co., Ohio. From his marriage with Miss Gallant, there were nine children, four of whom are now living. He died May 12, 1862; he was a man of considerable culture, and held, in an early day, many positions of honor and trust; his widow is still living, and resides in the village of Radnor. Our subject was brought up on a farm; he received about such education as the schools of that early day afforded; when 21 years of age, he began for himself as a farmer; beginning as he did (without any means), he is deserving of much credit, for he has b by close attention to business, combined with industry and economy, secured to himself and family a goodly share of this world's goods; he owns a nicely improved farm of 100 acres, nearly all of which is under a high state of cultivation. He was united in marriage with Margaret Penry March 9, 1848, she is daughter of David Penry, the well-known pioneer of Radnor Township; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, July 16, 1827; from this union there were five children, four of whom are now living - John N., Mary E., Chester and Walter, the one deceased was named Jessie E. Mr. Cox has held nearly all the township offices in the gift of the people; he is a man of much culture and refinement; a Republican politically, and one of the self made men of the county. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 750
Scioto Twp. - DAVID G. CRATTY, merchant, Ostrander. The grandfather of D. G. Cratty was a native of Ireland, but emigrated to the United States when a lad, locating in Butler Co., Penn.; here he lived until 1814, when he came to what is now known as Union Co., Ohio. Previous to his coming to Ohio, he was married to Miss Sarah Dodds. They were the parents of five sons and four daughters, all of whom reached their majority and were the parents of large families. John Cratty, son of William Cratty, and father of our subject, was quite a lad at the time his parents came to Ohio; he was industrious, and aided his father very much in caring for the family. He was united in marriage with Miss Eleanor Porter Feb. 11, 1818. The mother (Rosanna Porter) came to Ohio in 1814; she was a widow, and the mother of two sons and one daughter, whom she brought with her. Judge John L. Porter, of Union Co., is now the only living representative of the Porter family who came to Ohio in 1814. From the union of John Cratty and Eleanor Porter there were six children, three sons and three daughters, five of whom are now living. Fifty-five years after her marriage, Mrs. Cratty died. The father is still living, and is now one of the oldest residents of Delaware Co. It is said that he has cleared more land than any person now living in Scioto Township. Among the men who by their honesty, generosity and upright conduct have become a part and parcel of Delaware Co., no is more worthy of mention than D. G. Cratty, the subject of our sketch. Assisting his father on the farm in youth and early manhood, he received such education as the schools of that early day afforded; he was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 6, 1829; when quite young, he taught school several winters, and in the summer months worked on his father's farm. He was united in marriage with Martha J. Crain Nov. 11, 1852. She was born in Delaware Co., Ohio. Sept. 20, 1830. Mrs. Cratty is the youngest daughter of a family of nine children, of Aaron and Elizabeth Crain, who came from New Jersey to Ohio in an early day. Soon after marriage, Mr. Cratty engaged in farming, in which he continued until about eleven years ago, when he moved to the village of Ostrander, and engaged in the live-stock and grain trade, a business he has followed ever since, adding to it in the last two yeas a mercantile business. During the late war, he was Captain of a company of Ohio National Guards; in 1864, when Washington, D. C., was in danger of being taken by the rebels, his company was called upon to assist in its defense; he was gone about four months, and saw considerable active service. He has, since the organization of the Republican party, been an earnest advocate of its principles; has held a number of positions of profit and trust in Scioto Township. He is the father of three children - Abe L., born March 6, 1854; Amanda R., Nov. 5, 1856, and Nellie M., Oct. 21, 1869. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 721
Delaware Twp. - CRAWFORD’S BAND was organized in 1868, by Stewart Crawford and B. F. Thomas, both highly respected colored citizens of Delaware. Mr. Crawford was born in this place in 1843, and is the son of Thomas Crawford, who came here at an early day from Kentucky. He was a soldier in the late civil war. Upon the formation of the band, which is composed entirely of colored men, Stewart commenced the study of music. L. N. Vanhorn, a leading teacher of this kind of music, was their instructor for three months; aside from that they have had no outside advantages, and have attained to their present state of efficiency by their perseverance in practice, combined with the natural talent of the members; upon its organization there was another band in the city, but it could not stand the pressure occasioned by the superiority of Crawford’s invincibles, and finally “gave up the ghost. Crawford’s Band is recognized as the best colored organization of its kind in the State; it is composed of thirteen good and substantial citizens of Delaware; they have a set of fine instruments, purchased by a contribution made by the citizens of the place. The city may well be proud of so creditable an organization. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 621 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - COL. JAMES M. CRAWFORD, Delaware; was born in Scioto Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, June 11, 1834, and is the son of James W. and Nancy (Stephen) Crawford; his mother was one of the first white children born in Franklin Co., Ohio, on the opposite bank of the Scioto, where Columbus now stands; his father was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Delaware Co. about 1804 or 1806, first locating in Liberty Township, whence he removed to Scioto Township, where he remained until 1839, during which time he was engaged in farming and milling; he also filled several offices of public trust––Magistrate, Representative, and was to the State Senate; he was a soldier of the war of 1812, having enlisted and recruited men from this and adjoining counties; he was a most estimable man, honored and liked by all; he died in 1859, in Delaware, whither he had moved in 1839. Our subject moved with his parents from Scioto Township to Delaware; here he received a good common-school education, when he began to learn his trade as a painter, which he carried on in Delaware until the breaking-out of the late civil war, when he began recruiting soldiers, and on the organization of the 4th O. V. I., he was made Captain of Co. C, commission dating April 16, 1861, which was the first captain’s commission issued in the State of Ohio; the regiment was organized at first for the three-months service; after the expiration of that time, Col. Crawford re-enlisted for three years, acting as Captain of Co. C until Nov. 14, 1862, during which time he participated in all the marches and engagements of the regiment; on account of a hemorrhage of the lungs, he resigned, and came home. After returning home, he was actively engaged in recruiting men, and afterward was appointed by Gov. Todd as Colonel of the Ohio National Guards, which included some 8,000 men; this command took an active part at the time of the Morgan raid through Ohio. Returning home, he enlisted as Captain in the 100-day service in the 145th O. V. I. during which time he was in command of Forts Woodbury, Tillinghast and Craig as post commander; after serving until the expiration of the time, he returned to Delaware, and was soon after made Colonel of the 21st Ohio National Guards; from 1861 to 1865, he was actively engaged either in the field or recruiting men for the service, and faithfully discharged his duty. It may here be stated in this connection, that James W. Crawford, father of Col. Crawford, was in the war of 1812, and at his death in 1859 left a wife and twelve children; two of his sons were in the Mexican war; Thomas J. two years, and Andrew J. one year; three sons were in the late civil war––James M., Hugh S. and John A., the latter of whom was killed at Robinson’s Cross-roads (or Mine Run), Va.; he also had five grandchildren in the late war, of whom two were killed; this family has lost three killed in battle, and has furnished over twenty-three years of service; our subject in 1865 filled the office of Revenue Assessor of Delaware Co. to 1869; he then followed his trade as painter for a short time, when he entered his present insurance business; he filled the office of Justice of the Peace for one term. Col. Crawford is a Democrat, but during the war voted for Lincoln; since the war he has been a worker in the Democratic ranks; he married, in 1864, Miss Sarah M. Henry, of Shelby Co., Ohio. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 618-619 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Crawford Twp. - WILLIAM P. CRAWFORD, farmer and fruit-grower; P. O. Delaware; was born in Liberty Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, March 30, 1815; is the son of James W. and Elizabeth (Van Lear) Crawford, both of whom were natives of Maryland, where they resided until 1811, when they removed to Delaware Co., Ohio; they were the parents of four sons and one daughter. Mrs. Crawford was in his lifetime and prominent and influential man; he represented his county in the State Senate one term, and held a number of lesser offices in the county; he was Colonel of a regiment of State militia for a number of years, and had been a soldier in the war of 1812; he departed this life in 1858. Our subject was brought up on a farm, receiving such education as the schools of that early day afforded. At 19 years of age, he was apprenticed to the carpenter's trade. After serving two years, he began for himself by working as a journeyman. He was united in marriage with Eliza J. Rodgers June 29, 1837; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Aug. 7, 1820; her parents came from Pennsylvania to Delaware Co. in 1812; from this union there were six daughters, four of whom are now living - Hester M., Elizabeth V., Martha A. and Emma L.; the names of the deceased were Eliza J. and Sarah T. Mrs. Crawford died April 19, 1877; she had been a loving companion and helpmeet, a consistent member of the Christian Union Church, and died as a Christian, singing on her death-bed - "Shall we gather at the river?" Mr. Crawford worked at his trade until 1865. During this time he was quite an extensive contractor and builder. Since 1865, he has been engaged in farming and horticultural pursuits; owns thirty-five acres of nicely improved land on the banks of the Scioto River, adjoining the village of Millville. A great portion of this is in Orchards and vineyards. Mr. Crawford is a Democrat, although very liberal in his views. He is one of Scioto Township's most honored and respected citizens. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 722
Trenton Twp. – J. A. CROWL, farmer; P. O. Condit, is a son of James and Sarah (Maloney) Crowl; his father was born in Chester Co., Penn., and was of Scotch-Irish descent; his mother was of Welsh descent; he was born Nov. 7, 1844, in Pennsylvania, where he remained attending school and working at stone and bricklaying. In September, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 87th Penn. V. I, and remained until the war closed; was in the battle of Winchester; was in most of the battles of Grant’s campaigns, and was wounded at Coal Harbor, and went to the rear; he soon after joined his regiment at the yellow house in front of Petersburg, and carried his musket until the surrender of Lee; he was, however, taken prisoner at Winchester, and kept in prison at Libby and Belle Isle for two months; was then paroled, and entered the camp at Annapolis, Md. Was married, in 1869 (two years after his coming to Ohio), to Cornelia Parmer; they have had three children––Nora A., Fannie B. and David E., who died in 1870. They settled on their present farm of forty-five acres soon after marriage, where they have since remained. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Centerburg, Knox Co., also member of Centerburg Lodge, No. 666, I. O. O. F.; is now L. S. in the same. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 829 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Orange Twp. – STEPHEN L. CRUIKSHANK, farmer; P. O. Lewis Center; is the son of David Cruikshank, who was born in Salem, Washington Co., N. Y., and emigrated to this State about the year 1814, and located in the northeast part of Liberty Township, on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Rheem, which he cleared up, remaining there until his death June 8, 1869. Stephen was born on the homestead April 26, 1836; is the eldest son of the third generation of the Cruikshank family; his mother’s name was Eliza Eaton, born in this county. The Cruikshanks are of Scotch descent, and of numerous kindred. It is a noteworthy fact that not one of the name is addicted to the use of liquor, or was ever drunk, and they are members of the Prohibition party. Nearly all are members of the same orthodox church, and none are profane. Stephen remained at home until of age. Dec. 4, 1856, was married to Mary Woodland, born in 1834 in the city of London; daughter of Jesse Woodland. She came to this country in her 3d year; was six weeks on the ocean. After the marriage of Mr. Cruikshank, they rented about two years; then bought the land he now owns. He has for many years been engaged in bee culture, and has quite a reputation in this direction; has 155 acres of land, and good improvements thereon. They had eleven children; but nine living––Frank L., John A., Jennie L., Thomas E., Rosa V., Oliver P., Jesse L., Harry S. and Stephen L. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 708 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Liberty Twp. – WILLIAM CRUIKSHANK, farmer; P. O. Delaware; Mr. Cruikshank is one of the number of self-made men in the county, and there are few men who have manifested more energy and done more for their families in an educational way than he; early in life, he became impressed with the great importance of obtaining an education and has from his first outset in life made everything tend in that direction, beginning in life at a time when advantages of this character were very unfavorable indeed; yet, notwithstanding all the disadvantages and discouragements that attended him, he never lost sight of his desire to obtain a good education, working for his board and cutting several cords of wood each week at times before and after school hours, to enable him to procure the means to prosecute his studies; he left home at the age of 17 and educated and clothed himself by the fruits of his own labor and arduous study; at the age of 18, he began to teach, which be followed until he was 30 years of age; at the age of 23, he was married to Cynthia M. Fisher, a native of New York; their marriage took place May 14, 1839. Mr. Cruikshank was born in Liberty Township, on the east side of the Olentangy River, one and a half miles north of Beeber’s Mill, in the year 1816; is a son of George and Elizabeth Cruikshank; the former was a native of Washington Co., N. Y., and came to this State about the close of the war of 1812, locating in this township; the Cruikshanks are of Scotch descent. After William’s marriage, he began farming; subsequently, when his children grew up, he moved to Delaware on purpose to educate them and lived there about fifteen years, where several of them graduated. They have had seven children, but four living––Edward died at 14 years of age; Homer graduated and prepared himself for the ministry and died at 23; George W. enlisted in the late war, served three years and then re-enlisted, was promoted to First Lieutenant, was taken prisoner at the Weldon R. R. affair and has never been heard of since; Eugene died at the age of 18; William, married and at home; Eunice, also graduated, now the wife of W. P. Leeper, of Indiana; Lois J., graduate of same school (Wesleyan Female College), now the wife of Rev. Daniel Murdock; Mary T. lives at home. Mr. Cruikshank has 164 acres of land that he has cleared up, and has done an unusual amount of hard labor; could have been worth much more, had he not spent so much in educating his family, but this he does not regret. He and family are members of the M. E. Church. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 659 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Trenton Twp. – B. CULVER, farmer and merchant; P. O. Condit; son of John and Catharine (Johnson) Culver; his father was born about 1770, in New Jersey, and came to Ohio in 1811, and died in 1823; his mother was born in Pennsylvania about 1779, and came to Ohio with her husband; after his death she married Mr. Beard, and moved with him to Missouri; she had twelve children by her first marriage, three of whom now survive. Mr. Culver was born March 28, 1811, in what is now Berkshire Township, then Sunbury; Feb. 20, 1834, he was married to Elizabeth, a daughter of Mordecai Thomas, when they settled in Trenton Township, on a tract of 40 acres, a portion of his present farm, which now consists of 183 acres, well improved. His wife was born April 1, 1811. They have four children––Truman, Martha J., Mary and John W. In 1867, Mr. Culver bought the Condit store of Wayman Perfect, and, with the exception of three years when he rented to a Mr. Barnes, has remained in the business, running the post office in connection with it; Martha J. has been Postmistress since 1872, and manages her father’s business. Mr. Culver owns a pleasant home in Condit, and is in the enjoyment of the fruits of the industry of his younger days. When game was plenty, he was a noted hunter, and in the settlement of the country was active in assisting the pioneers to “roll up” their cabins; he takes just pride in being the owner of one of the finest span of mares in the county––one weighing 1,620 pounds, the other 1,740. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 828-829 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
E. T. CULVER, farmer; P. O. Sunbury; son of Sydney and Jane (Carpenter) Culver; his father was born in Ohio, and was a half-brother of Judge Stark, and was born about 1822; his mother was a daughter of Samuel Carpenter, of Delaware Co.; she was born about 1827; had three children, all of whom are living; Henry is Prosecuting Attorney for Delaware Co. The subject of this sketch was born Feb.22, 1848, on his father's farm in Kingston Township, and resided there until 10 years old, when he came to Berkshire Township, where he has since remained; in 1872, he began dealing in life stock, continuing four years. Was married, Oct. 15, 1874, to Hannah Moore, a daughter of Burton Moore; they have one child, Bertha, born May 17, 1875; after marriage, they settled on Mr. Moore's farm of 287 acres, which be manages and controls; he deals extensively in stock and grain; has served in the capacity of school teacher. Source: History of Delaware Co., Ohio - 1880: Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers; 1880 - Page 680
Thompson Twp. – JAMES P. CUNNINGHAM, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Richwood; is a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1804; he came to Fairfield Co., this State, in 1827, where he made it his home until 1840, when he removed to this county and purchased 110 acres of heavily timbered land, which he cleared and improved. Mr. Cunningham was married, in 1831, to Miss Catharine Carpenter, whose parents were very early settlers of Fairfield Co; there were born to them four children, three of whom are deceased; Mrs. Cunningham died in 1877; Mr. Cunningham is by trade a carpenter, but has done very little at it since coming to Delaware Co., which time has been devoted to farming and stock-raising; however, the last few years he, has retired from active labor, and his only son is working the farm for him. By the sturdy hand and long years of application, the forest land that Mr. Cunningham purchased years ago has been turned into well cultivated fields, and neighbors are to be found on every hand. According others the right to choose for themselves as to their political faith, Mr. Cunningham votes the Republican ticket. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 801 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - REV. GEO. W. CURRY, minister, Second Baptist Church, Delaware, was born in Barnesville, Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1845, and is the son of Addison and Elizabeth Ann (Wright) Curry; when our subject was quite young, he with his parents moved to Hocking Co., Ohio, remaining but a short time, then to Perry Co., and from there to Zanesville, where Mr. Curry entered the public schools, and received a common-school education; in 1868, he moved to Delaware, which has been his home since; in 1874, he was licensed to preach, and in 1877 was regularly ordained; since Mr. Curry has been engaged in the ministry, he has been a faithful worker, having labored for one year in Urbana, and as a missionary preacher is doing good work in different parts of Ohio; he established a church and Sunday school in Richwood, which is now in a very flourishing condition; since 1877, the Rev. Mr. Curry has been located in Delaware, having charge of the Second Baptist Church, which is in a very good condition. In 1869, he married, in Zanesville, Ohio, Miss Julia Frances Andrews, of Indiana. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 621 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Genoa Twp. – HENRY C. CURTIS, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Galena; is a son of Leonard and Mary Curtis, born May 12, 1838, within half a mile of where he now lives; he remained with his parents until 21 years old. In 1859, he started West, and with a team drove through to Denver, Colo., where he remained but a short time, returning the same year. Jan. 17, 1860, he was married to Miss Augusta Norton; he then moved on to his present homestead where he remained until 1864, when he again went West with a drove of sixteen hundred fine merino sheep, to Coffey Co., Kan. This was, perhaps, the first flock of that number and quality taken into that section; after arrival with the sheep he returned and moved his family there; they remained until the fall of 1865, when on account of poor health of Mrs. Curtis, they returned to Ohio, he letting his sheep out on shares, to farmers; in the spring following, he disposed of them and returned to his farm where he has since devoted himself to the stock business and farming; from 1866 to 1873, he bought and shipped stock from this and adjoining counties to Eastern markets; since 1873, he has given his time and attention to his farm, feeding his crop instead of selling it. Dec. 22, 1875, Mrs. Curtis died, leaving five children, three sons and two daughters––Alta B., born Jan. 11,1861; Roxanne M., Nov. 29, 1863; Henry C. June 27, 1867; Leo D., May 21, 1871, and George W., June 29, 1873, all living. Aug. 5,1877, Mr. Curtis married Mrs. Jennie H. Smith, who is a daughter of Samuel S. and Julia A. Forniss, of Berlin Township. She was born Dec. 19. 1845; Aug. 14, 1870, her first marriage took place, to Jay D. Smith; they had one child––Mary A., born Aug. 27, 1873, died Feb. 3, 1874; Mr. Smith died, April 7, 1875; for three years previous to her marriage to Mr. Curtis, she had been teaching school in Galena. He is a member of the Sunbury Lodge, No. 400, A., F. & A. M.; also leader of the choir of the Episcopal Church at Galena, of which his wife and daughters are members. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 848 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Genoa Twp. – JEREMIAH CURTIS (deceased), was among the first settlers in this county who came from Hartford Co., Conn., with his family of six persons with a three-horse team; starting July 9, 1804, they arrived in September the same year at Worthington, after seven weeks’ travel; in 1805, moved to Berkshire, where he had built a cabin and planted the first nursery in the county from seed brought from Connecticut; he bought of Col. Byxbe, a section of land on Yankee street; no mill at this time nearer than Chillicothe; soon after, Mr. Curtis built a grist and saw mill, being about the first in the county; this mill was on the Big Walnut, on the farm now owned by Stephen Ulery; here he cracked corn and distilled whisky, making an outlet for the farmer’s corn; Zanesville afforded them salt at $5 per bushel, and other necessaries, requiring several days to make the trip; in 1811, he sold his mill property, and for the protection of his family, moved to Marietta; he lived but a short time, died of spotted fever, June 21, 1813, in his 44th year, he was a man of indomitable energy and perseverance, as well as sound judgment, and had laid the foundation for an ample amount of this world’s goods; after his death, his son, afterward the Hon. John Curtis, moved the family back to the farm; there being but two heirs, the property was divided equally between them; John Curtis was born in the same place as his father, Feb. 17, 1794; he grew up to agricultural pursuits, and became one of the best farmers in the county; was called upon to fill several official stations in the township; in 1832 was elected as a Representative from this county in the Ohio Legislature, and was re-elected the next term; in 1850, he received the unanimous nomination by his party to the State Constitutional Convention, but declined, preferring the retirement of his farm, which became a model under his management; in his dealings with his fellow-men, he was conscientiously and religiously just; in him the poor ever had a charitable friend; the hungry never left his door unfed; though not a member of any church, yet he was a firm believer in the atoning blood of the Savior, was a liberal contributor to churches and the building of the same, and after a life of 71 years 3 months and 10 days, he died, lamented by all who knew him. Politically, he was a Democrat, and a firm supporter of Andrew Jackson. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 849 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Genoa Twp. – LEONARD CURTIS, farmer; P. O. Galena; is a son of Marcus Curtis, who was born Sept. 19, 1780, in Southington, Conn. Nov. 30, 1804, he was married to Katy Newell; she was born Aug. 18, 1782; they had eight children of whom four are still living. In September, 1808, they came to Ohio, locating in what is now Genoa Township; he bought 681 acres of land of which Leonard’s homestead was a part. In 1810, Leonard’s father and his brother procured some wheat, and with a pack-horse took it to Chillicothe, had it ground and brought back the flour; this was perhaps the first used in Genoa Township; they kept their course from Chillicothe by the use of a pocket compass and blazed trees. Marcus Curtis died Dec. 1, 1868, in his 89th year, and Sept. 10, 1870, his companion died at the same age. They were devout Christians. Leonard Curtis was born April 4, 1811, and was the third child born in Genoa Township; what schooling he received was in schoolhouses on his father’s farm; the first two being of log, with slab floors, desks and seats, with clapboard doors, and greased paper for windows. He remained at home until May 4, 1836, when he formed a matrimonial alliance with Miss Mary A. Hough, daughter of Sylvester and Sarah Hough; she was born Jan. 2, 1813; after marriage, they located on his present place; have raised four children––Henry C. born May 12, 1838; Howard, born Dec. 23, 1842; Dwight C., born Dec. 17, 1844; Edna, Jan. 3, 1847; Howard and Edna are now living at the old home with their father; the other two are married, and living on part of the old farm, which they now own. Mrs. Curtis died January 28, 1864. The Curtis family were among the first families in the township, and have always been prominently identified with its interests. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 847-848 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Radnor Twp. – CHARLES CURTISS, wool-grower and farmer; P. O. Radnor; son of Marcus and Katie (Newell) Curtiss, and is one of a family of eight children, four of whom are yet living. The father came to Ohio in 1808. John Curtiss, grandfather of Charles, was a man of great and decided intellect, and was a commissioned officer, in the war of independence, and young Curtiss’ mother’s father was one of the select band of troops that so nobly fought for the great boon of liberty in the war of the Revolution. Marcus Curtiss, father of our subject, was in the war of 1812 as a private. When 20 years of age, Charles commenced doing business for himself, although still living with his parents; the father’s death occurred Dec. 1, 1868, and the mother’s September, 1870; these people were among the early settlers in Ohio. Our subject was married, Jan. 22, 1845, to Martha P. Higley, of Massachusetts; the result of this union was five children––Ardelia L., Marcus, Augustus H., Katie A. and Gains. The mother died Sept. 9, 1873. Mr. Curtiss married again, his second wife being Maria Downing, to whom he was married Oct. 29, 1877. Mr. Curtiss is a Republican, and a Presbyterian. Owns 138 acres of land in Radnor Township, and 72 acres in Genoa Township; his occupation is that of farming and wool-growing. Mr. Curtiss has a valuable collection of ancient manuscripts, among which is his grandfather’s commission as ensign in the war of independence. He keeps thoroughly posted on county and township matters of public interest, and is said to be among the most successful farmers of Radnor Township. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 751 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.
Delaware Twp. - WILLIAM H. CUTLER, County Sheriff, Delaware; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Sept. 21, 1836; the son of John and Matilda A. (McGown) Cutler; his mother was a native of Ohio, and his father was born in Prussia, and came to Sussex Co. Del., when but 3 years old; he was raised East, and came West to Ohio when Chillicothe was the capital of the State, and to Delaware Co. in about 1828 or 1829, and, in company with others, built a grist-mill in Concord Township. Mr. Cutler was engaged in farming until 1862, when he enlisted in Co. C, 121st O. V. I. for three years, as Sergeant, and took part in the battle of Perryville; he was taken sick with chronic diarrhoea, from which he suffered for a number of months, and was finally discharged from service on the account of disability, when he returned home, and for about six years suffered from this trying disease. After Mr. Cutler’s return, he was engaged in the mill business for a number of years; from this he returned to the farm; in 1878, he was elected to the office of Sheriff of the county, on the Republican ticket, by a majority of 534 votes, one of the largest majorities ever given by the Republican party. Notwithstanding that Concord Township, Mr. Cutler’s home, is strongly Democratic, he at this election received a majority of the votes cast. July 1, 1865, he was married to Miss Isabel R. McClure, of this county, a daughter of James McClure; they have had born to them two sons and one daughter. Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 618 Contributed by a Generous Genealogist.

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