Liberty Twp. –
ALVA MACOMBER, farmer; P. O. Hyattsville; is a representative of one of the first settlers in Orange Township; his father, Jeremiah Macomber, came to this county in 1811, from Dutchess Co., N. Y., and settled on the pike in Orange; the place is now occupied by Mr. Gooding; Alva was born Dec. 25, 1812, on the place his father first located; the family subsequently moved into Concord Township; about the year 1849, Alva came to Liberty, where he bought land which was unimproved; has since added to it until he now has 350 acres. He was first married to Mary Green, born in Washington Co.; she died in 1840, leaving two children––Zeno and Susan; Zeno was in the late war––Co. E, 30th O. V. I.––and lost his life at Vicksburg; Susan is now the wife of Ural Thomas, in this township. Mr. Macomber was married a second time to Mrs. Matilda Hinkle; she died in 1863, three years after their marriage, leaving one child––Mary Alice. Mr. Macomber received his early education in a log schoolhouse, sat upon a slab, and his desk was a board nailed up against the wall; yet, notwithstanding these unfavorable surroundings, he is to-day one of the best informed men in the township; is a man of excellent mind and good information, and loyal to the principles of Republicanism.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 669
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Liberty Twp. –
HENRY C. MADDOX, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Powell. Among the self-made men in this township, who have come up from small beginnings, is Mr. Maddox who came to this county with $100 in his pocket, and this was his entire start to begin with, yet he has from that unpromising beginning acquired him a home and a competence, after several years of patient industry. He was born in Warren Co., Va., Dec. 15, 1832; is the eldest of a family of thirteen children, born of Bennet D. and Mary S. (Horn) Maddox, both natives of that county; the Horns are of German and the Maddoxs of English extraction. Henry was raised a farmer, and remained at home until his 25th year, when he, having heard of the West, and the advantages that were open to young men of enterprise, bade the land of his fathers an affectionate adieu and turned his steps toward the setting sun, and came to this county, and the year following, April 22, 1858, was married to Elizabeth N. Frederick, born in Licking Co., Oct. 27, 1835, daughter of John W. Frederick, a native of Virginia. After their marriage, they located in Concord Township, where they began farming in a small way, by renting land, where they remained about seven years, and in the fall of 1865, moved to the place they now live, and have since remained; has now an excellent farm of 140 acres of land, and well improved; has the very best of buildings thereon, all of which he has built himself; and everything about his premises gives ample proof of the thrift and enterprise of the owner. Has eight children––Olive, born July 10, 1859; Frederick T., Sept. 6, 1861; Harry C., Aug. 22, 1863; Mary C., March 14, 1866; Ralph B., March 5, 1868; John W., April 12, 1870; Floy, Sept. 7, 1873; Ruth, Nov. 27, 1876.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 667-668
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Troy Twp. –
AZARIAH MAIN, farmer; P. O. Leonardsburg; born September 17, 1830; second of a family of eight, born to Thomas and Hannah (Russell) Main; Thomas was the youngest of the seven Main brothers who settled in this county. The Russells came from Loudoun Co., Va., to Fairfield Co., this State. After Thomas Main came to this township, he settled on the same farm where Azariah now lives, and remained until his death, in November, 1866; his wife’s death occurred in January, 1873. Feb. 13, 1853, Azariah was married to Lydia Ann Shultz, born July 17, 1835, in Ashland Co.; she is a daughter of Henry and Susanna (Shobbell) Shultz, all from Pennsylvania, and married in this State. After the marriage of Azariah, they lived four years near Ashley; then seven years on Lyman Wilson’s farm; in 1866, he moved to the place where he now resides, and has 57 acres. Has seven children––Sophia, now Mrs. J. J. Mintonye, of Iowa; Hannah S., Julia A., William E., Henry T., Albert E. and Marion; Hannah and Julia are teachers; have met with encouraging success. Since 1865, Mr. Main has been deprived of the use of his eyes––has been almost totally blind from inflammatory rheumatism, which, settling in his eyes, rendered him sightless. Mr. Main has an intelligent family growing up about him, which must be a source of satisfaction to him. He is a genuine Democrat, of the purest type.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 776
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Troy Twp. –
H. B. MAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware; son of Jonas and Mary (Martin) Main; Jonas was born in Washington Co., Va., and was a son of Sabeers Main, who emigrated to this State in 1815 and located in this township. H. B. was the third child of the family; he was born Nov. 30, 1837, and made his father’s house his home until 1862, when he volunteered in Co. F, 96th O. V. I., and served three years, participating in all the battles in which the regiment was engaged, excepting the time when he was a prisoner, and partook of Southern hospitality for two months, and at New Orleans, in parole camp, for five months, before being exchanged. Was all through the siege of Vicksburg, and was among the fortunate ones who escaped without loss of health or limb. August 24, 1865, was married to Maria Jones, born in Oxford Township, 1847, daughter of James Jones and Catharine (Williams) Jones. Since their marriage, he located in this township, and has since remained and been engaged in farming; he has 120 acres of land. They have four children––Cyrus, Nora C., Jonas, Stella. He is a member of the Baptist Church.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 776
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Troy Twp. –
HENRY W. MAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware; born in this township Dec. 3, 1838; third son of James and Anna Main. Henry made his father’s house his home until his 23rd year. He was then married to Minerva Bishop, born July 24, 1839, daughter of Elijah Bishop; the Bishops are from Virginia. After Mr. Main’s marriage, he located where he now resides; has 103 acres under good improvements. Mrs. Main’s father was born in Ohio, and lived in Westfield Township, Morrow Co.. at the time she was born. Mr. Main and wife are both members of the Baptist Church, and he is a deacon of the same; he succeeded his father in this capacity, he being an official member of that body for many years. Mr. Main is also Township Trustee, and is identified with Republicanism. Has three children––Elwyn, born Jan. 14, 1863; Anna, Oct. 12, 1869; Ernest, March 19, 1877.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 776
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Troy Twp. –
J. C. MAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born on the old homestead, in this township, July 8, 1835, the second child of a family of ten children; his father’s name was James, son of Col. Timothy Main, an early settler and great hunter in his time. James was born in 1811, and came to this State with his father (Timothy) and located on the east side of the Whetstone River, where he lived until his death, which occurred in September, 1878; Clinton’s mother’s name, prior to her marriage, was Anna Cole; she died July 6, 1875. James Main lived a life as free from censure and reproach as it is the lot of man to enjoy; he was universally esteemed by all with whom he was acquainted. J. C. was married about the time he attained his majority, to Deemeann Moses, born in this township, daughter of James Moses, whose wife was Hannah Main; since his marriage his home has been in this township. For some time after his marriage, he was not fully settled in his mind as to where he would “stick his stake,” and made some changes, but at last concluded that Troy Township, Delaware Co., was as good as any place. Mr. Main has been a successful farmer; has now 281 acres of land, the greater portion he has made himself; lost his health about three years ago, and has since been partially retired; have had two children, but one living––Flora, born Aug. 11, 1858, died June 3, 1867; Cora E., born June 31, 1869. The Main family are mostly of Republican faith, but J. C. is Democratic.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 777
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Troy Twp. –
JAMES S. MAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware; James Sylvester is the fifth son of James and Anna Main; at the age of 19, James embarked in business for himself, and launched out on the matrimonial sea, with Rebecca Biggs––born March 11, 1849, daughter of John H. and Rebecca (Kreiger) Main; she was from Muskingum Co., her husband from Virginia; came to this State when small. James is now living on the homestead farm; has two children––Arthur M. born Aug. 21, 1873; Anna, Oct. 31, 1878. James Main, the father of James S., officiated as minister for several years prior to his death, and was a member of the Marlborough Church for forty-five years.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 776
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Troy Twp. –
JOSEPH MAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware. Joseph was born, as all of the other Mains of the second and third generations were––in this township; he first beheld the light of Delaware Co. Jan. 7, 1822, on the homestead, now occupied by Madison, where settled Eleazar and Margaret (Cole), Main, and lived there until his death. Joseph is the eldest boy now living, the fourth child of a family of eight; he remained with his parents until he was 25 years old. Jan. 14, 1847, he was married to Jane Greenlee, born Feb. 12, 1826, in Washington Co., Penn.; she came out with her parents in 1845. After Joseph’s marriage, he located on the farm he now owns, consisting of 160 acres; has had nine children; eight are living––Margaret, now Mrs. W. F. White, of Marion Co.; Albert V., of Union; Joseph E., Mary E., James H., William H., died Oct. 28, 1862, Martha J., John M. and Milo B. Mr. Main has been a member of the Baptist Church for forty years, and Clerk of the same for a long time, having in his possession church records since 1810, when the church was first organized; some of the early records are worthy of examination, being quaint and curious, yet true and faithful to the letter.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 775-776
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Troy Twp. –
MADISON MAIN, farmer; P. O. Leonardsburg. Among the descendants of the Mains is Madison, who was born on the farm where he now resides June 26, 1827, second son of Eleazar and Margaret Main. Eleazar came to this county in 1811; was in the war of 1812; subsequently, built a cabin on the same site where Madison’s house now stands; he died May 2, 1871; his wife was born 1798, and is still living. At the age of 23, Madison was married to Jane Black, born Dec. 22, 1831, in this county. Since his birth, he has been a constant resident of the township. Is a member of the Baptist Church at Radnor. They have had six children; three are living––Chesley C., now in Maysville, Colo.; Alonzo E., practicing medicine in Pulaski, and Joseph A., at home. Mr. Main has 120 acres of land.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 775
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Thompson Twp. –
JAMES MAIZE, farmer; P. O. Radnor; was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1816, where he resided until about 17 years of age, coming to this county with his parents in 1833; is of Irish descent; his father came to America in 1811; landed in New York, going from there to Pennsylvania, where he was married, in 1814, to Miss Margaret Leonard, by whom there were five children, James being the eldest; two are now dead. The father, on coming to this county, purchased 100 acres of land, which, with the aid of his sons, he cleared up and improved; he afterward purchased 100 acres more, which he also improved. Mr. Maize has been married twice; the first time, to Miss Sarah J. Allen, Feb. 4, 1841, by whom there were four children––Wilson S., Aaron A., John L. and James A.; the mother of these died Oct. 9, 1848, after which he went to California, making the trip from Missouri by team, in ninety days; he remained in California a little more than two years, working in the gold mines most of the time, and was quite successful, as he saved $2,700 from his earnings; he returned to Ohio in June, 1852, by the Isthmus of Panama and New York, and from there to his old home by rail. His second marriage was to Margaret Williams Oct. 9, 1853; they had three children––Wilson F., Margaret A. and Mary I. Mr. Maize owns a farm of 180 acres of well-improved land. Had two sons in the late war, both of whom lived to return home. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for twenty-one years. Politically, he is a Democrat.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 805
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Thompson Twp. –
JAMES A. MAIZE, manufacturer of draining-tile, and farmer; P. O. Richwood; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Aug. 30, 1846, and is a son of James Maize, whose biography appears in this work. He lived with his parents until of age, working on his father’s farm, and received such an education as the schools of the country afforded. He was married Dec. 14, 1872, to Miss Sarah A. Browning, whose parents were early settlers of this county. From this union there are three children––Clara M., Mary E. and Willie. Mr. Maize followed farming until the last few years, in which he has been engaged in manufacturing draining-tile; has quite an extensive factory, and makes a superior quality; has capacity to burn 1,400 rods of tile at a time, and he has labored to excel in this business, as well as in his farming, when that was his business, in both of which he has been quite successful. Himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church. Politically, he is a Liberal Democrat.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 805
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Oxford Twp. –
J. C. MALONEY, farmer; P. O. Leonardsburg; is a son of Cornelius and Joanna (Sullivan) Maloney; his father was born in Ireland and emigrated to America in 1850, and died in Quebec, soon after landing.  Our subject was born in June, 1824, in Ireland, and emigrated to the State of New York in 1847, and remained there until 1849.  He was married in 1847, to Mary, a daughter of Philip and Ellen (McCarthy) Ferris; her parents were born in Ireland and emigrated to Canada in 1841; she was born July 22, 1827.  Mr. Maloney began steamboating at the age of 20, from Toledo to Detroit and Buffalo, continuing the same for over three years, and then worked some time on a canal-boat.  After marriage, he kept boarders, and he worked by the month.  In 1852, they came to Ostrander, and Mr. Maloney worked on the Springfield Railroad; in 1853, they moved to Olive Green, where he worked awhile on a proposed railroad; they then went to Kentucky, where they again worked on a railroad; in 1854, he worked at the iron works, hauling for the company, and continued until December, when they moved to Ashland, Ky., and there bought property and erected a house, where they lived sometime, during which he was hauling; they subsequently transferred to Clark Co., Ky., where he worked for a railroad, which some time afterward became insolvent, and Mr. Maloney lost $2,200; he then began working on a turnpike, continuing at that some two years, and then moved to Madison Co., and there worked on another pike; until 1863, when they moved to Oxford Township, where he had bought fifty acres of woodland.  Mrs. Maloney came back from Kentucky by railroad, and Mr. Maloney managed to bring three teams through in a period of twenty-one days.  The only company he had was a daughter, 11 years old, and a younger son; the father managed the ox team, the daughter the horses, and the son the single buggy.  They began on the present farm of 175 acres, as soon as they returned; Mr. Maloney was very industrious, and wished to meet his payments, which he did by hauling 1,449 cords of wood for a man, which paid for all of the first fifty acres of his said farm, except $9.  He now makes a specialty in raising stock and grain.  The union of this industrious old couple blessed them with ten children––Cornelius, born Nov. 15, 1850, deceased; Mary E., June 11, 1852; Kittie A., 1853; Cornelius, deceased, Sept. 2, 1854; Mary M., deceased, Oct. 20, 1855; John P., Aug. 20. 1857, is one of Oxford Township’s best teachers; Margaret A., born Sept. 16, 1859, deceased; Thomas S., Dec. 23, 1860; James D., July 6, 1862; Ellis M., Aug. 22, 1865.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 794
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Scioto Twp. –
ABRAHAM MANGANS, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Ostrander; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Nov. 8, 1835. The parents, Daniel and Mary (Craver) Mangans, were both natives of Maryland, and the parents of three children, two of whom are now living; in 1840, the parents removed to Delaware Co., Ohio, where they lived the remainder of their lives; the father died in 1853, and the mother in 1866; the father had previously been married to Miss Elizabeth Leatherman, of Maryland; she died in 1834. Our subject passed his early life assisting his father on the farm; he received such education as the schools afforded; at 21 years of age, he began for himself as a farmer. He was united in marriage with Lizzie Fridley May 14, 1866; she was born in the Canton Berne, Switzerland, Aug. 18, 1843; from this union there were eight children, six of whom are now living––Elden E., born March 17, 1868; William A., Nov. 15, 1870; Alice M., Aug. 13, 1873; Oscar A., April 22, 1875; Charles, May 30, 1877, and Fannie G., Feb. 19, 1879; the deceased died in infancy without naming; Mr. Mangans owns a nicely improved farm of 188 acres, which for most part he has made by hard work, economy and close attention to business. Until late years, he was identified with the Democratic party, he now votes with the Prohibitionists, and is a strong advocate of the temperance cause.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 731
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Scioto Twp. –
MARTIN MANGANS, gardener and horticulturist; P. O. Ostrander; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, March 8, 1830; is fifth of a family of eleven children of Joseph and Sarah (Horan) Mangans. The father was a native of Maryland, where he was married and continued to reside until 1835, when he, with his family, removed to Ohio, and settled in Fairfield Co. They remained there but a short time, and came to Delaware Co., where they permanently located. Mr. Mangans was a man noted for his decision of character, honesty and industry; he held a great many positions of honor and trust in Scioto Township, and was universally respected by all who knew him; he departed this life in 1873, and his wife in 1875. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood on a farm, receiving such education as the schools afforded; at the age of 21, he began for himself as a blacksmith, wagon and carriage maker; he continued in this business about twelve years; during this time, he had been preparing to engage in the nursery business, which he immediately engaged in after quitting his trade; after an experience of ten years in the nursery business, he closed out his stock and engaged in photography and brickmaking, in the village of Ostrander; he sold out at last, and for some time was engaged in the mercantile business in the same place; he has for some years past been engaged in hybridizing, gardening, etc.; he has one of the nicest improved properties in Scioto Township; he began life as a poor boy, and what he now has is due to his energy, perseverance and economical business habits. He was united in marriage wish Elizabeth Dorwart Nov. 17, 1851; she way born in Berks Co., Penn., Aug. 16, 1831; from this union there are two children––Mary J., born Jan 14, 1853, and Flora, Feb. 8, 1859. Mr. Mangans is a well-informed and intelligent gentleman, and takes a lively interest in all things tending to build up or benefit mankind.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 731-732
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Scioto Twp. –
TOBIAS MANGANS, butcher, Ostrander; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Dec. 20, 1827; second son of a large family of children of Joseph and Sarah (Horine) Mangans, both of whom were natives of Maryland; there they remained until 1835, when he removed to Delaware Co., Ohio, and settled in Scioto Township; his father died in 1873, and his mother in 1875. Our subject passed his youth assisting his father on the farm; received such education as the schools afforded, and at 21 began for himself as a carpenter; he had never served an apprenticeship, but his ingenuity and energy stood him in good stead; after awhile, he employed a number of hands, and was an extensive contractor and builder; he at last bought a saw and grist mill, and for some years devoted his time to milling. His mills were destroyed by fire. Here his energy again manifested itself, for in a short time they were rebuilt, and in full operation; at the expiration of five years, he sold his mills, and again followed his trade. Some of the best and most substantial bridges in this and adjoining counties were constructed by Mr. Mangans. He continued to work at his trade until 1872, when he moved to Ostrander, since which time he has been engaged in butchering. He was married to Miss Hagar Carr Jan. 8, 1849; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Nov. 27, 1831. They are the parents of four children, three of whom are now living––Sarah C., born June 18, 1851; Susan E., Jan. 28, 1854; and Joseph C. Feb. 27, 1856; deceased, Margaret A., born March 7, 1852, died June 23, 1855. Mr. Mangans is Justice of the Peace in Scioto Township; a Prohibitionist, and an earnest worker in the temperance cause.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 730
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Harlem Twp. –
ABIJAH MANN (deceased); was born near Paterson, N. J., July 22, 1813, and remained there with his father until 18 years of age. They lived on a farm, business was burning charcoal and cutting hoop-poles. Having heard much of the then new country West, the subject decided to leave the hills of New Jersey, and, knowing it would be useless to ask for the consent of his parents, he and a younger brother ran off and hired to a man that was coming West with stock, and in 1835 landed in Licking Co., Ohio, where he commenced working by the month, but in a short time their father, Shoah Mann, came out to take them back, but Abijah would consent only on condition that his father would sell out and move to Ohio, and having found it a better country than he expected, he consented; so they returned to their native place, the father to get ready to come West, and the son worked as an apprentice at masonry; the following year Shoah Mann, with his family, located in Franklin Co., where he served twenty-one years as Township Justice of the Peace, and though his schooling amounted to but eleven days, he never in the twenty-one years had his decision reversed or set aside. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They had twelve children; he died in August, 1865; his wife died a few years later; her maiden name was Nancy Oldham, her father was a captain in the war of independence, and afterwards served as Constable nine years, as Justice of the Peace five years; as Sheriff three years; was also a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. After coming to Ohio, our subject married Betsey A. Adams; soon after marriage he went to Chicago, Ill., where he worked at his trade and helped build the first brick house built in the city; while there he was offered forty acres of land as a present if he would locate there, but would not, but returned to Harlem Township, Delaware Co., and commenced housekeeping, and made most of his furniture; he continued farming and working at his trade until 1852, then went to Iowa and bought 750 acres of land, and went on to California to make the money to pay for it; returned in 1854, and found his land in Iowa had trebled in value; he traded 240 acres of it for 110 acres located one-quarter of a mile west of Center Village, on which he remained until his death, Jan. 16,1864; his wife died in 1856; they had ten children––Abijah, born in 1836, died in 1838; the second child, Silas J. Mann, whose sketch appears in this work; Lucy A., born July 4, 1841, and in September, 1859, married Davis W. Swickard; they have three children and live in Pike Co., Ohio; Newton, born March 19, 1844, when 17 entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, and for five years, taught and attended school, after which he spent one season lecturing in the cities of the State; in 1866, went to Kansas, locating at Leavenworth, where he commenced teaching school and reading law under Judge Gardner, was admitted in 1868. December, 1871, married Elizabeth Wambough; they have three children; after marriage located in Tonganoxie where he served as Police Judge; in 1876, was elected Judge of Leavenworth Co., and again moved to the county seat where he still remains in practice; he is also a minister of the Christian Church. The fifth child, Henry L., was born June 7,1847; when 18, he left home, went to Hardin Co., where he clerked in a store for a time, then returned to Delaware Co., where he taught his first school, and by teaching and attending school he obtained a good education, he then read medicine with Dr. Andrews, of Westerville; February, 1875, he graduated with second honors, from Starling Medical College, of Columbus, and the same year he located in Wapakoneta, in Auglaize Co., and June 6, 1877, he married Frances E., daughter of Dr. Ingerham, of Coshocton, she being a graduate in music; she is now teaching. The sixth child, Medary D., born Oct. 15, 1850; at 21 entered school at Reynoldsburg, there attending Otterbein University, of Westerville; in 1875, he went to Kansas where he taught school nine months; in the fall of 1875, he entered the law school of Ann Arbor, where he graduated in March, 1877; located in Paulding, Ohio, and in 1878 was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Paulding Co.; Oct. 10, 1878, married Alice McMillen; they are members of the Presbyterian Church. The seventh child, Nathan A., born Aug. 24, 1852; at 20 years of age engaged in the sewing machine and organ trade, one year; then attended school at Westerville, and in 1875 with his brother he entered the law school of Ann Arbor, graduated in March, 1877, located in Leavenworth, Kan., and with his brother is in practice there under the firm name of Mann &, Mann. Isadora N., the eighth child, born Feb. 11, 1855, at 18 entered the Otterbein University of Westerville; in 1877 taught select school, at Center Village, also chosen Superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School; is now making her home with her brother, R. J. Mann, of Harlem Township. The ninth child, Norman N., deceased. Nancy E., born Aug. 18, 1861, she also attended school at Westerville; in 1877 went to Leavenworth, Kan., where she is now devoting her time to the study of music; she is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 843-844
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Harlem Twp. –
SILAS J. MANN, stock-raiser and farmer; P. O. Center Village; is a son of Abijah Mann, whose sketch appears elsewhere; he and his wife were both members of the M. E. Church; they had twelve children; he died in August, 1865, and some six or seven years later his wife died; she was a native of New Jersey, and a niece of Maj. Oldham of Revolutionary fame; her father also fought five years under Gen. Washington; he was a minister of the M. E. Church. Our subject is the oldest child and was born in December, 1838; he was 12 years old when his father went to California, and he worked by the month to help support the family; he remained at home until 22 years old, working in summer and attending school in winters; Aug. 8, 1862, he enlisted in Co. G, O. V. I.; was in the command that chased Morgan through Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana; being disabled on the march, he was transferred to the 8th Regiment, V. R. Corps, stationed at Camp Douglas, Chicago; he was a member of the Post band that did twenty days’ playing at the Northwest Sanitary Fair at Chicago in 1863; was mustered out July 4, 1865, and Sept. 21, of same year, was married to Julia A., daughter of George Stansell, native of Palmyra, N. Y., where he was born in 1798; he died Sept. 10, 1855; fourteen years later, his wife died; they had nine children; Mrs. Mann was the sixth child and was born Oct. 1, 1841. After his marriage, our subject located in Centerville, where he lived nine years, and in 1875 moved to his present homestead of fifty acres on which he has a good house, barns, &c.; his farm is well improved. Mr. Mann is a Republican; has held the office of Township Trustee six or seven years; is at present a member of the Board of Education; is also a Director of the Delaware Co. Agricultural Society; is a member of Galena Lodge, No. 404, I. O. O. F.; Mr. and Mrs. Mann belong to the M. E. Church. They have two children––Arthur C., born Aug. 14, 1870, and Jasper D. Feb. 5, 1876.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 842-843
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Liberty Twp. –
E. B. MARKS, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born a short distance from Baltimore, Md., near the Pennsylvania line, March 8, 1825; is the third of a family of eight children. His father, Sheldon Marks, was among the enterprising business men of his day, and when he engaged in any undertaking, success was almost sure to crown his efforts. Erastus B. was about 14 years of age when his parents came to this State; he remained with them until 18 years of age, when he started out on foot and with hand trunks and straps over his shoulders; sold notions through the country one year; the next year traveled by wagon and sold tinware, and the third year sold patent medicine, making Cincinnati headquarters; then went to St. Louis, and clerked in a store for his uncle, Daniel Marks, and was second clerk on the Lucy Bertram, of which his uncle was part owner; soon after this, the cholera broke out, and he returned home. Oct. 16, 1850, he married Lucy E. Dedrick, born Sept. 22, 1832; daughter of William Dedrick, who was born in New York, and came here at an early time; he was Fife Major in the war of 1812. Mrs. Marks is one of sixteen heirs of a large estate in England, which is valued at $100,000,000, said to be the largest estate ever litigated in that country; one suit has been gained establishing their heirship; the Dedricks can trace their ancestry to near relatives of Queen Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Marks have three children––Sylvester B., Theodore S. and Florence E.; soon after their marriage, they located on the east side of the Olentangy River, where they began farming. May, 1864, he went out in Co K, 145th O. V. I.; was mustered out Aug. 24, 1864. After his return home, bought a farm in Scioto Township; was there three years; then sold out and bought near Powell; stayed one year; then went to Franklin Co., near Worthington, and bought land, and remained there seven years; sold out and moved to Columbus, where he bought property and remained two years; then renting it, returned to the old homestead; remained one year, and in 1877, moved to the place he now lives on; has valuable property in Columbus. Is a “simon pure” Democrat.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 668
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Liberty Twp. –
WINFIELD S. MARKS, farmer; P. O. Powell; is a namesake of the noted Winfield Scott, of military fame, and was born in this county, on the same hill where he now resides, Dec. 4, 1839. He is a son of Sheldon and Ann (Knight) Marks; his father a native of Adams Co., Penn., came to this county about the year 1837, where he engaged in farming, and lived until his death, May 14, 1879; he was born June 4, 1792, and was 87 years of age. His wife survived him but about four weeks, and died very suddenly June 9, of the same year. Winfield, during his 20th year, married Josephine Case, born Feb. 13, 1842; she is a daughter of Augustus and Cynthia (Fuller) Case; their marriage took place Sept. 29, 1859; six children born––Milo S., William O., Clara F., Edward C., Lillie Bell, Alvin Halstead. Mr. Marks has always been engaged in farming, and has 344 acres of land. His mother was born Jan. 20, 1800.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 667
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Liberty Twp. –
WARNER MARQUET, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in Ottenweiler, Wurtemberg, Germany, Jan. 10, 1830; son of Antony and Mary (Hartsing) Marquet. At the age of 23, Warner crossed the ocean, and made his way to Columbus, Ohio, where he drove team and worked in the stone quarry. Feb. 1, 1855, was married to Joanna Whiteman while at Columbus; moved to Radnor Township, and began farming, where he stayed one year; went to Delaware Township, where he remained one year; from here went to Millville, where he was one year; then returned to Delaware, and stayed two years; he then bought fifty acres of land where he now lives, which was covered with timber; has since added to it until he has ninety acres. They have had twelve children; ten living––Louis, John, Mary, Peter, Charles, Sarah, Ann, Louisa, Callie and Minnie. Mr. Marquet has made all his property by hard labor; had nothing when he came to this country. He and his family are members of the Catholic Church; he is Democratic in sentiment.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 668
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Harlem Twp. –
THOMAS H. MARRIOTT, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Harlem; is a son of H. Marriott, who was born July 21, 1779, in Maryland, where he remained until 32 years old. About the year 1800, he was married to Mary Ridgely; she was born March 3, 1783; after his marriage, he remained on a farm in that State until 1811, when he came to Ohio, locating in Licking Co., where he settled on 200 acres of land, on which he remaind [sic] two years; the town of Utica is now situated on that land; after selling that he bought 640 acres in Eden Township, in the same county, on which he remained until his death, which took place Aug. 29, 1847. He had for many years been a member of the M. E. Church. Some eleven years later, March 29, 1858, his wife died. She was also a member of the M. E. Church, having united with the church when 14 years old; they had eleven children, seven of whom are still living; the subject was their seventh child, and was born Dec. 24, 1814; his younger days were spent working on the farm, and attending school some during the winter, though most of his studying was done at home; the school he did attend was in the old-time schoolhouses, a description of which will be found in another portion of this work; his schooling amounted to less than twenty months; he remained at home working for his father until 24 years old. Sept. 20, 1838, he was united in marriage to Drusilla, daughter of Cory and Mary McClelland; he was a native of Greene Co., Penn., and was born Oct. 25, 1772; his wife was also a native of Pennsylvania, and was born Oct. 2, 1784; he came to Ohio in 1833, located in Licking Co., where he died March 27, 1856: his wife had preceded him to the grave some three years, she having met her death by a horse running away, and throwing her out, from the effects of which she died in a few hours. They were members of the Christian Church. They had fifteen children. Mrs. Marriott was the twelfth child, and was born Jan. 18, 1822. After their marriage, the subject located on his farm in Eden Township, Licking Co., which contained 218 acres, on which he remained until 1863. when he sold out and moved to Delaware Co., and bought his present homestead of 211 acres, on which he bas nice farm-buildings. He cast his first vote for Martin Van Buren, and has since remained in the Democratic party; for eleven years was Township Clerk; has filled the offices of Township Trustee, Land Appraiser, etc. They have had ten children, nine of whom still survive––Cory M, born Oct. 24, 1840. In 1861, he enlisted in the 76th O. V. I, as a private, but was promoted from time to time, and when mustered out was Brevet Major, and for eighteen months was on the staff of Gen. Charles R. Wood. He is now married and living in Alabama; he has two children––Mary A., born April 3, 1842, and is now, Mrs. G. W. Williams, and lives in Centerville; she has two children––Madison H., born July 12, 1843, he was also in the 76th O. V. I, from which he was discharged, and re-enlisted in the 11th Conn. V. I., was captured at Petersburg; was seven months in Andersonville, and four months in other prisons. Is now married; has one child, and lives in Columbus. Greenburg J., born Dec. 18, 1844, was a Drum Major in the 88th O. V. I. Is now married and lives in Columbus, where he is practicing law; Francis M., born Sept. 5, 1847, is an attorney of Delaware; is married and has one child. In 1879, was elected State Senator. Bowen H., born April 10, 1849; is married and lives in Harlem; has two children; is traveling for an agricultural firm. Elmas W., born Sept. 5, 1851, has two children, but, having lost his wife, he with his children makes his home with his parents. Randolph R., born Aug. 3, 1856, and Allie M., born Oct. 20, 1864, are with their parents. Mr. Marriott keeps a liberal amount of stock on his farm; he has also a nice bee-yard of fifty or sixty stands.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 844-845
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Oxford Twp. –
ALEXANDER MARSH, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Ashley; was born in 1820, in Franklin Co., Ohio; his father, Josiah, was born in the State of New York, and emigrated to said county in 1812, where he farmed, and in 1857 he transferred to Concord Township, where he is now living.  His mother’s maiden name was Jane Simmons.  Mr. Marsh remained with his parents until married, which was in 1842, to Catharine, daughter of William Evans; she was born in 1820, in Virginia, and emigrated to Ohio at an early day, with her parents; she and her husband began farming by renting of his uncle, J. Marsh, for five years; they then moved to Grundy Co., Ill., and there farmed for one year, after which they returned, like all the rest of those who leave Delaware Co.  “We bid them good-by, knowing that we will soon hail their return.” They then farmed one year in Concord Township; afterward settled on their present farm of 210 acres, which is the fruit of their own labors; they have improved their farm from the green woods.  They have five children––Cornelius, Viola, Monroe, Purlyett, Jasper.  Cornelius enlisted in the 184th O. V. I., and Monroe in Co. E, 174th O. V. I.  Mr. Marsh has been Township Trustee two terms and has held his share of other offices.  He has chopped wood at 37½ cents per cord.  He started in life with but little resource; as an exemplification of this fact, we may mention his first tax-receipt was 10 cents.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 793-794
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Troy Twp. –
CORNELIUS MARSH, farmer; P. O. Delaware. Mr. Marsh made his appearance on this sphere May 27, 1844; is the eldest of a family of five children, born to Alexander and Catharine (Evans) Marsh. Cornelius was raised on a farm. At the age of 22, Dec. 13, 1866, formed a matrimonial alliance with Sarah Main, daughter of James and Anna Main; she was born in this township June 7, 1846, on the homestead; subsequently they moved to Orange Township, where he engaged in farming; lived there eleven years; in 1877, they moved to this township, to their present place of residence, where he has 105 acres of land. Cornelius was a soldier in the late war; enlisted in Co. G, 184th O. V. I., for three years; was out eleven months, and losing his health, was discharged on account of disability. Has three children––Eva, born April 3, 1868; Elmore A., May 4, 1871; Esley M., Oct. 7, 1874; Elmer, born Jan. 30, 1870, died March 22, 1870.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 776-777
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Concord Twp. -
JOSIAH MARSH, farmer; P. O. Jerome, Union Co. Mr. Marsh was born May 12, 1841, within a mile of where he now lives; he is the son of Joel and Rachel Marsh; the father came to Franklin Co., Ohio, in 1813; in 1821, he married Miss Hill, daughter of Stephen Hill, of Concord Township, this being the first marriage in that township; after living awhile in Franklin Co., they settled near her father’s; here they lived something over fifty years, when she died; he survived her but a short time, dying Jan. 3, 1874, both having been faithful Christians. Joel Marsh was a man of influence in his locality, having been a Justice of the Peace for twelve consecutive years, then declined further honors tendered him in that line; however, some years subsequently, he was persuaded to assume the mantle of that office again, performing the duties for three years more; he has filled other positions, among which may be mentioned that of Township Trustee, which he held for several years. Josiah Marsh and his sister, Mrs. Layman, are living at the old homestead; Mrs. Layman and her husband moved to her father’s home in September, 1867, and on Oct. 8 of the same year, Mr. Layman died from the effects of an injury received a short time previously. The homestead farm contains 117 acres, and is situated just north and adjoining the State farm of the Girls’ Industrial Home, on the Belle Point pike. On account of ill health, Mr. Marsh has traveled considerably; in 1863, he took a tour around the lakes; in 1876, he took in the Centennial at Philadelphia, and during this trip visited other Eastern cities.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 745-746
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Berkshire Twp. -
J. P. MAYNARD, hotel and undertaking, Galena; is a son of Stephen and Dorcas (Cornish) Maynard; his father was born in 1775 in Massachusetts and came to Ohio in 1808, settling at Worthington; he was a farmer, and studied to be a physician; died in 1822. Was a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church; his mother was born in Connecticut, and was the mother of twelve children, six by Mr. Maynard (J. P.’s father), and six by her first husband; Mr. and Mrs. Maynard together had twenty-one children; she died in 1871, and was a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Maynard was born in 1819, on a farm in Franklin Co., Ohio, where he remained until 16 years old, when he came to Berkshire and engaged in cabinet work with James Crawford for three years, afterward working four years for David T. Sherman; he next engaged in the revolving hay-rake factory in Seneca Co. and continued seven years; in 1851, engaged in dry goods with G. T. Sherman, at Galena, for five years; he then sold out and worked for E. Brown in a rake and plow factory at Galena for twelve years; he then engaged in undertaking, which he still continues; in 1871, he traded for the present hotel, and has since been carrying on the hotel business; he also carries on the livery business. He was married in 1844 to Fidelia Thrall, a daughter of Timothy Thrall of Delaware Co.; she was born Oct. 17, 1826; the result of their union was five children, all living––Emma E., Horace J., Sarah D., Cora A., Burns L. Mr. Maynard has been Township Clerk two terms, Township Treasurer one term, and School Director; he belongs to the Galena Lodge, No. 404, I. O. O. F., in which he has held office. They are all members of the M. E. Church at Galena.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 688
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Berkshire Twp. -
MRS. MARY McALLISTER, Sunbury; is a daughter of David Armstrong; her parents were born in Pennsylvania; they had a family of nine children, four of whom are living. Mrs. McAllister was born March 19, 1825, in Delaware Co., Ohio; she remained with her parents until Feb. 28, 1854, when she was married to Robert McAllister; they settled in Sunbury; her husband was a farmer, and dealt largely in stock. He died in 1862; was a member of the M. E. Church, of which she has also been a member since she was 23 years of age. They have three children––W. C., who is now of the firm of Kimball Sr. McAllister, Charles A., is now the owner of a livery stable at Sunbury; and Kate (widow of Dr. H. Hodges), who owns a fine farm in Berkshire Township, which she is renting to Miller; she also owns a dwelling-house in Sunbury, where she now resides.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 688
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Orange Twp. –
WILLIAM McDONALD, farmer; P. O. Flint; came to this State from Hampshire Co., Va., with his father, John McDonald, who was born in Scotland, and was a prisoner at one time under Gen. Burgoyne, during the Revolution.  The McDonald family emigrated West about the year 1813; at this time Gen. Harrison had his troops quartered at Franklinton.  William was born in March, 1810; his mother’s name before she married was Elizabeth Denney, who was a native of Virginia; the family located near Worthington, where the elder McDonald built him a cabin and lived about seven years, and then came upon the Smith and Jenkins survey, just south of where Mr. McDonald now lives, where he bought land, and, in 1825, died.  When William was 19 years of age, he learned the brickmason’s trade; in 1830, went to Columbus, where he lived until 1850, when he came to his present place of abode.  In 1831, he was married to Catharine Altman, born in Columbus, daughter of William Altman; they have had ten children, all living––Feomina, Elizabeth, Joshua, Mary Ann, William, Cynthia, Cyrus, John, Allamenia, Josephine and Euphrates.  Mr. McDonald has nearly all his life followed his trade; was a good mechanic, and his services were always in requisition; has, since coming to his present place, confined himself principally to farming; he can well remember seeing lots of Indians, and has known packs of wolves to chase his father’s dogs to the very door of their cabin; deer were in large numbers, and turkeys were not worth the ammunition used to kill them.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 715
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Berkshire Twp. -
LANNESS McFADDEN, plasterer, Sunbury; is the son of Henry and Hannah McFadden. His father was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio early, settling in Knox Co.; his mother was a daughter of Sam’l Stimatz; she was born in Virginia; they had a family of seven children, all of whom are living. Mr. McFadden was born July 4, 1848, in Knox Co., Ohio, where he remained until 1873, when he came to Delaware Co., settling in Sunbury, where he has since engaged in plastering; he was engaged in the same business in Mt. Vernon some time previous to his moving to Sunbury; he plastered Dr. Mosher’s, Dr. Cameron’s, the bank, the house now owned by Mrs. Benton, Squire Dent’s. Geo. and Henry Boyd’s houses. Was married, Feb. 22,1871, to Alice Fry, daughter of Dan’1 Fry, of Morrow Co.; she was born July 2, 1852; their union blessed them with two children––Hugh, born Nov. 12, 1870, and an infant, born July 11, 1879.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 688
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Berkshire Twp. -
S. B. McFARLAND, farmer; P. O. Sunbury; is a son of J. F. and Elizabeth McFarland. His father was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio in 1859, and settled in Delaware Co. in 1865; mother was a daughter of John Amspoker; she was born in 1811; they had seven children; four are living; John A., married to Miranda Stockwell, a daughter of Jas. Stockwell; Silas, who now lives in California; a daughter married to N. F. Overturf, a teacher and a lawyer. The subject of this sketch was born in Pennsylvania; in 1864, he was in the employ of the Cent. O. R. R. Co. (now the B. &, O.), making his station at Bellaire, Ohio, serving as clerk in the freight office for two years; engaged in the Kasson’s Fast Freight office for one year at Pittsburgh, Penn.; in 1867, he attended Duff’s Commercial College at Pittsburgh, in which he continued one year, and was part of the time teaching book-keeping, etc., then returned and engaged in farming, and has since continued it; he also manages a hydraulic-pressure cider-mill, and is in the manufacture of sorghum molasses; he is also in the Italian bee business; he has also taught school in Guernsey Co., Ohio.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 688
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Scioto Twp. –
WILLIAM G. McFARLIN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. White Sulphur; was born in Washington Co., Md., March 7, 1814; is the second of a family of six children of Joseph and Elizabeth (Stiffler) McFarlin, both of whom were natives of Maryland. When the subject of this sketch was about 11 years of age, his father––who lived in Maryland––started on a visit to his mother who lived in Virginia; from that time he has never been seen or heard from; in 1834, the mother and family removed to Stark Co. Ohio, where they remained about three years, and then came to Delaware Co.; the mother died in 1875; William being one of the oldest children, on him devolved a major part of the responsibility of caring for the mother and younger children; he received but a limited education; when 19 years of age, he began the stonemason’s trade, which he followed a great many years. He was married to Miss Eliza A. Ross April 5, 1838; she was born in Washington Co., Md., Jan. 26, 1820; from this union there were twelve children, ten of whom are now living––Philona, Cornelia J., Sarah E., Alonzo E., George L., Oscar, William S., Melissa, Ann E., and Rosa; the deceased are Ellsworth and a babe not named; after paying the marriage fee, Mr. McFarlin had just 75 cents; he went to work with energy, and in the course of some years, had amassed quite a little fortune; he however went into some wild speculations, which in a short time lost him all he had, and left him in debt over $1,600; here again his energy and perseverance manifested itself, for he not only paid what he owed, but has succeeded in obtaining a nicely improved farm of 210 acres. Mr. McFarlin has held the office of Justice of the Peace in Radnor Township three years, and in Scioto nine years; he is one of the most popular and influential men in the township, and is in every sense of the word a self-made man.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 730-731
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Orange Twp. –
JOHN F. McILVAIN, farmer; P. O. Flint.  Mr. McIlvan was born in Union Co. March 5, 1839; is of a family of ten children, born to Greer and Martha (Brown) McIlvain; both of them were natives of Pennsylvania.  John’s parents moved to this township when he was about 8 years of age; he lived at home until his 23d year, when he enlisted, Sept. 27, 1861, in Co. E, 46th O. V. I., for three years, served his time out, and re-enlisted in same company and regiment, and remained until the close of the war; during this time, he was in all the battles in which the regiment participated, among which were Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg, Jackson, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain (July 22d and 28th), Jonesboro, and, in fact, all the battles of the Atlanta campaign; received his discharge July 27, 1865.  Upon his return home, was married, November 14, same year, to Eliza Titus, born in 1844, in this county, daughter of Timothy Titus; after marriage, they located on the Bennett farm, and has since been engaged in farming; for about ten years past, has been engaged in running a thrashing machine, and is the most successful in this line of any in the country; during the present year, run two thrashers and one clover huller; with one of his machines, he thrashed over 25,000 bushels of grain; has fifty-two acres of land.  They have four children––Ida May, born Feb. 25, 1867; Thurman A., Sept. 22, 1874; Katie Bell, Dec. 2,1877; J. Greer, Nov. 18, 1879.  Mr. McIlvain is a member of Rainbow Lodge, No. 327, I. O. O. F.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 715-716
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Radnor Twp. –
JOHN M. McILVAIN, farmer; P. O. Delaware; was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, June 3,1843, and is the son of Moses and Mercy (Walling) McIlvain; his father was one of the early settlers, coming to Radnor Township, Ohio, at an early day; was a hard-working man and died April 19, 1855. His mother was born in Concord (now Scioto) Township, Delaware Co., Ohio, in 1819, her people, the Wallings, being early settlers. Six children were born to his parents, four of whom are yet living––John M., James D., Keziah B. and Moses, all being single; since the father’s death, the three sons have remained with the mother, engaged in farming. They have a nicely improved farm of 104 acres. All are Democrats and members of the Presbyterian Church. All are enthusiastic in public enterprises, and contribute liberally to their support. One of the deceased children was Robert A., who served in the late war, in Co. G, 45th O. V. I.; was in many fierce I engagements and was at last wounded in the forehead by a saber cut and taken prisoner; he was taken from one prison to another, and finally landed in Belle Isle, where he died in December, 1863, a victim to Southern cruelty. James D., as agent, has, for the last four years, been selling agricultural implements. The family is well known and highly respected.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 761
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Orange Twp. –
MRS. MARTHA McILVAIN; P. O. Flint; was born in Washington Co., Penn., Aug. 20, 1813, and was the youngest of a family of six children born to Samuel and Nancy (Bannon) Brown, who were natives of Ireland.  She was married to Greer McIlvain March 6, 1831, and the same month, they started West in a one-horse wagon, with Licking Co. as their destination; here they purchased 80 acres of land upon which they lived seven years; this land was low and wet, therefore unprofitable; Mr. McIlvain sold it out and they moved to Union Co., where they lived on rented lands for some years; the spring of 1848 found them preparing a home in the southern part of this township, where Mr. McIlvain died Nov. 16, 1871, in full faith with the United Brethren Church.  They had ten children, but five now living––John, Samuel, Joseph, Margaret and Emma; the latter, now Mrs. Whitney, and John, are living in this township; Margaret, now Mrs. Pace, and Joseph, in Franklin Co., and Samuel in Indiana.  Three sons were in the late war––George was a member of the 3d O. V. I. who fell at the battle of Stone River; David was in the 95th O. V. I., who also lost his life in the service; John went out in the 46th O. V. I., and lived to return to his home; too much praise cannot be bestowed upon a family that has made such sacrifices for their country’s good.  When Mr. and Mrs. McIlvain first came West, they brought with them a. chest, which they used as a table for some time; their first bedstead was constructed of poles, and the wash-tub in which the weekly cleansing of the scanty linen took place was a log, dug out after the fashion of a trough, and wild game furnished the table with meat.  To-day Mrs. McIlvain has 100 acres of well-improved land, the cultivation of which she superintends.  Her name is enrolled with the United Brethren Church, of which she is a worthy member.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 715
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Scioto Twp. –
WILLIAM McINTIRE, physician and surgeon, Delaware; was born in Bedford Co., Penn. Oct. 10, 1824; is a son of John and Martha (Downs) McIntire, who were the parents of nineteen children; the father came from Scotland to America previous to the war of the Revolution; he and his brother James were soldiers of that war, the latter being killed at the battle of Brandywine; the father was a harness and trunk manufacturer, and to this trade brought up the subject of this sketch. He had, however, when a boy, made up his mind to study medicine, which in 1840 he began with a Dr. Denning, in the town of McConnellsville, Penn.; he remained with Dr. Denning until 1842, when he came to Ohio, and for a period of five years pursued his studies with Dr. Howell, of Columbus; in 1849, he graduated at the Starling Medical College of Columbus, after which he practiced one year with his preceptor in Franklin Co.; he then came to the village of Millville, where he has since remained. He was united in marriage with Eliza Perry Aug. 18, 1850; from this union there were six children, five of whom are now living––Martha F., William M., Albert P., Edward T. and Mary E.; the name of the one deceased was Margaret L. Dr. McIntire has been a resident of Millville for thirty years, and of Delaware Co. thirty-five years, and is well and favorably known throughout the county as a successful practitioner, and a public-spirited and enterprising citizen; he began as a poor boy, and what he now has is due to economy and close attention to his profession. He is an earnest worker in the temperance cause, and a self-made man in the fullest sense of the word.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 730
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Liberty Twp. –
MRS. M. J. McKINNIE, farming; P. O. Lewis Center; was born in this county Sept. 13, 1833; is the third child of a family of five children; her father’s name was L. C. Strong, and her mother’s maiden name was Mahala Andrus, who was born in New York. Mr. Strong was a native of Delaware Co.; his father’s name was Daniel Strong, and was among the early pioneers of the county. Mrs. McKinnie was united in marriage to Josiah McKinnie Sept. 12, 1861; he was a son of John McKinnie, who was born in Pennsylvania; Josiah was a native of this township, and was born on the farm where Mrs. McKinnie now lives, where his grandfather had settled; after their marriage they settled on this place; Oct. 5, 1870, he died. He was an active business man and a conscientious Christian; was a member of the church from the time he was 12 years of age, and during his life he filled several official stations in the same. Three children were born to them––Clara, June 30, 1862; William James, Oct. 10, 1864; Lucius Franklin, Sept. 14, 1867. Mrs. McKinnie has 300 acres of land which she is farming. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 668-669
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Genoa Twp. –
INGELS McLEOD, deceased; was born in Kentucky, in July, 1817; when about 14 years old, became with his parents to Ohio, and located in Genoa Township. On his 22d birthday, he was married to Hetty Roberts, daughter of John and Nancy Roberts; born Nov. 18, 1821, and remained with her parents until her marriage to Mr. McLeod; he was not only prominent in the business circles, but in the social and religious as well; for sixteen years, he was class-leader in the M. E. Church, and for a number of years had been Superintendent of the Sunday school. They had three children, all of whom still survive; Sept. 13, 1860, he died; Mrs. McLeod remained on the homestead with her children until 1870, when she moved on the farm, where she now lives in the house with her mother, Mrs. Roberts.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 851
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Brown Twp. -
McMASTER BROTHERS; P. O. Leonardsburg. Among the most successful farmers and stock-raisers in this county, there are none whose efforts are being attended with more gratifying results, and who are attaining greater success, than Lyman and Benjamin McMasters, who are sons of Robert G. and Mary (Worline) McMasters. They were married June 13, 1841, and settled in this township and remained until their death, he dying Feb. 20, 1874, wife Dec. 10, 1847; they had five children born to them––Benjamin, born Sept. 15, 1842; Lyman P., April 6, 1844; Theodore D., Oct. 23, 1845, and Mary E., Dec. 3, 1847. Lyman and Benjamin carry on the business together; Theodore lives with them, being an invalid; Mary E. lives with her uncle, H. B. McMaster, the wife of Mr. Jones. The McMaster brothers now own 640 acres of choice land, and, as farmers and successful business men, they have no superiors in this county, as their marked progress fully attests, they are young men of energy, strictly upright and square in their business transactions; and the management of their business evinces a sagacity and forethought which is not surpassed by men of large experience or riper years; they raise and fatten the best stock that goes to the market; December, 1879, shipped two car loads to Buffalo; twenty head averaged 1,900 pounds, and two weighed 5,000 pounds; they were reported as being the best cattle sent to the market that year. The boys are living in bachelorhood. Lyman is President of the agricultural society.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 813
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Berkshire Twp. -
C. J. McNULTY, livery and harness, Sunbury; is a son of Joseph and Levina McNulty; the father was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., and mother in West Virginia; they emigrated from Pennsylvania to Darke Co., Ohio, about 1836, where they remained one year, and then came to Logan Co.; here the elder McNulty dealt in stock for about twenty-five years, when they moved to Madisonville, Hamilton Co., where he died about 1858; they had a family of six children––David, Levina, C. J., Mary A., Harriet and William A.; the mother died in 1872; both were members of the Presbyterian Church. C. J. McNulty was born Aug., 15, 1825, in Allegheny City, Penn., and came West with his parents. When 16, he returned to Pennsylvania and worked four years with a cousin, W. W. McNulty at the saddler’s trade; he came back to Logan Co. and worked with William Rutan, now a banker at Bellefontaine. He was married, at Springfield, in 1846, to Augusta Smith, by whom he had four children––William (deceased), Mary L., Hattie B. and Florence E.; immediately after marrying, he settled in Lexington, Richland Co., and there engaged in the harness business, with a Mr. Case; then went to La Fayette, Ind., where he engaged in the manufacture of horse-collars; he next moved to Cincinnati, and was, for two years, in the employ of Lewis Greiser; he then went to St. Mary’s, Ohio, remaining for one year; he then went to Bremen, on the Miami Canal, and there kept the only American hotel in the place; here he met with good success for one year, when he removed to Madisonville, and again started in the harness business; from there, went to Middlebury, Logan Co., and worked at the same; thence to Delphos, and from there to Cincinnati, and thence to Lock, Knox Co.; thence to Mount Vernon, and then to Hartford; thence to Galena, and then Sunbury, working at his trade; finally, in 1877, he settled in Sunbury, where he engaged in the livery and harness business, with good success. He was Constable while in Licking Co., and is a member of St. Mary’s Lodge, No. 75, I. O. O. F.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 690
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Berlin Twp. -
WILLIAM H. McWILLIAMS; P. O. Tanktown; was born in Sussex Co., N. J., Dec. 29, 1839; son of Marshall and Clarissa (Smith) McWilliams, both natives of New Jersey; they moved to this State when William was but 5 months old, and remained a short time in Genoa; in March, 1841, came to Berlin, and located on the land now occupied by William, which, at the time, was unimproved, where the father died in 1876, after his return from the Centennial. He was a member of the Protestant Methodist Church. His widow still survives him. William enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, in Co G, 45th O. V. I., and served until the close of the war; fourteen months of the time, was in Confederate prisons at different points. March 26, 1868, was united by marriage to Prudence McIntosh, born July 16, 1848, in Champaign Co.; they have three children––John S., born Feb. 13, 1869; William E., born May 2, 1871, and Emma G., born Nov. 23, 1878. Since remained on the homestead.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 700
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Brown Twp. -
HUGH B. MECAY, gardener; P. O. Kilbourne; son of Alexander and Maria Mecay; was born in Washington Co., Penn., in 1840; re moved to Ohio in 1853; enlisted at the commencement of the late war, in the three-months service, in the 12th Ill. V. I., Co. C; at the expiration of the time, re-enlisted in the same for three years; was in the battles of Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson and Shiloh; he was severely wounded at the battle of Shiloh, in the hand; lost one finger; was honorably discharged from the service in 1865; held the rank of Sergeant in the aforesaid regiment; receives pension from the Government; is noted for integrity and for his social qualities. Republican in politics.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 813
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REV. JOHN C. MERCHANT, farmer; P. O. Jerome, Union Co.; a son of Yammer and Edith Merchant; born July 10, 1838, in Columbus, Ohio, where he remained with his father until he was 7 years old; the family then moved on to a farm; the father, who was a devout Christian, died Aug. 13, 1875. At the age of 17, John C. entered the Union Seminary in Franklin Co., where he attended two years; when he arrived at the age of 36, Mr. Merchant was ordained for the ministry, having become a Christian when only 13 years old, at which time he joined the African Methodist Church, of which he has been an active and earnest member. At the age of 23, he was married to Miss Sarah Jackson, and to them were born three children––Sandy E., John W. and Susan F., all of whom are still living. The mother died in 1866, leaving the care of the children to the father and his people. In 1874, Mr. Merchant came to Delaware Co., settling in this township. Since his citizenship here, he has married Keziah Depp, who lived but a little over a year, leaving an infant child, Ida E. R. Mr. Merchant owns a nice little farm one and a half miles south from the Girls’ Industrial Home. He is a prominent man among the colored people.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 745
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Genoa Twp. –
JESSE MILLER, stock-raiser and farmer; P. O. Westerville, Franklin Co., is a son of Michael Miller, who was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Jan. 7, 1785; Jan. 4.1821, he married Susan Hower; she was born April 25, 1801; Mr. Miller then went to work at wagon-making in April, 1837; he came to Marion Co., Ohio; stayed there on a farm about four years; then moved into Montgomery Co. and farmed three years; in the spring of 1845, moved into Orange Township, this county, where he remained a few years and then moved into Berlin Township, where he bought his first farm in Ohio; in 1857, he sold out and moved into Genoa Township, where he died Jan. 17, 1858; April 2, 1879, his wife died; they were both members of the Christian Church. The subject was born Nov. 23,1836, to Cumberland Co., Penn.; he remained with his parents until 16 years old; his father being unable to help him with money or stock, gave him his time at that age, and without a dollar in his pocket, he came into Genoa Township and commenced work by the month in a saw and grist mill, known as the Roberts mill, where he continued at work ten years; after he had worked eight years, he bought forty-three acres of his present homestead, and moved his mother and sister on to it and commenced housekeeping; and about this time a married sister, living in Illinois, died, leaving three small children dependent on him; he went to Illinois and brought those children––Leroy H., Ordelia J. and John B. Mahoney, and his mother and sister cared for them; he continued his work in the mill for two years; he then turned his attention to his farming, and while supporting a large family, he added to his farm until he now has 143 acres, with three good farm residences and three large barns; his sister’s children are all married, the two boys living on and running part of Mr. Miller’s farm. Aug. 12, 1871, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Miss Eveline Nutt; she was born Dec. 14, 1850, in Genoa Township; they have four children––Lillie M., born June 3, 1873; Susan E., Nov. 2,1874, John B., Nov. 8, 1876; Henry R., March 15, 1879. When 24 years old he united with the M. E. Church and remained with them until 1867, when he united with the Christian Union Church at Maxwell; since first uniting with the church, he has remained a constant member, filling different positions in the church, also Superintendent of the Sunday school; Mr. Miller has always been identified with the Democratic party, and by them was elected Township Constable, and held other township and school offices; though a Democrat, he often votes and works for men in the other parties if he thinks them better men for the place, believing that principle in the men and not men of a party should determine the best men for the office.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 851-852
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Scioto Twp. –
O. C. MILLER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Ostrander; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Jan. 30, 1847; is a son of William A. and Eliza (Whitener) Miller, who were the parents of eight children, five of whom are living. The father is now living in Frederick Co., Mid.; the mother died in 1875. When our subject was 10 years of age, he went to Pennsylvania, to live with a man who was to teach him the art of farming; after remaining with him about seven years he concluded to take a trip West; after rambling around some time, he settled in Delaware Co., Ohio, where for most part he has since resided and followed the vocation of a farmer. He was united in marriage with Mrs. Jane Colhoun June 4, 1868; she was born in Delaware Co., Ohio, Oct. 30, 1844, and is daughter of Gideon A. Carr, whose biography appears in this work; she had previously been married to Mr. Andrew Colhoun, by whom she had two children––Florence J. and Leon A.; by her union with Mr. Miller there were seven children, six of whom are now living––Gideon A., Lou E., Helena A., Cora L., Milton E., and William H. Mr. Miller and his wife are as hospitable people as are to be found.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 731
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Trenton Twp. –
W. D. MILLER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Galena; is one of the most extensive farmers of Trenton Township; he was born, in 1833. in Knox Co., Ohio, and remained with his parents until married. His father, John Miller, was born in Washington Co., Penn, and came with his parents to Ohio in 1811; his mother carrying him and a brother on horseback; they settled in Knox Co. His father married twice, and had seven children by each wife; he is now living in Utica. Mr. Miller’s parents have been members of the Christian Church for forty years. In 1855, he engaged in the daguerreotype business, with Hartsock, in Iowa, and, in 1856, he built a car for the same purpose, and was then engaged in Iowa City and Washington, same State, until 1858, when he returned to Ohio, where, in December of that year, he married Melissa, a daughter of William King, of Utica, by whom he had two children––Nettie, married J. Stockwell, and Monroe, who died when but 1 year old; his wife died in 1862. He was again married, in 1865, to Mary, a daughter of James Paul; her father was born in Washington Co., Penn., and was one of the early pioneers of Knox Co., Ohio, and now makes his home in Morrow Co. Mr. Miller has five children by his last marriage––Henry, Fred, John, William and Sarah E., who died in September, 1875. Mr. Miller began farming by renting for five years, he then bought 272 acres of land in Trenton Township, to which he subsequently added quite extensively. In connection with his farming, he branched into the sheep business, which has grown into such magnitude, that he now ranks among the most extensive stock-dealers of the county, having about nine hundred head of Spanish merino of fine quality. To his wife is due much credit for her efforts in contributing to the prosperity of her husband, having saved up about $600 from her resources as a housekeeper. He is a member of the Trenton Christian Church, and also of the Grange Lodge.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 832-833
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Trenton Twp. –
MILLS & GREEN; P. O. Condit. These gentlemen are thrifty and enterprising stock-dealers and farmers, located in the northeastern part of this township, where they have a farm of several hundred acres, well adapted for the successful prosecution of their business; their specialty, perhaps, is in Spanish merino sheep, of which they have the finest specimens to be found in the country; their experience dates back a number of years; this, coupled with their financial ability and enterprise, places them in the foremost rank of success in this particular; this, however, is not permitted to detract from other classes in which they are interested; the greatest care and attention is given in every branch of their calling, and their stock is noted for its superiority far and near. Mr. Mills is also interested in Norman horses, and has some noble animals of this kind. This firm, through their enterprise and painstaking, are not only doing a good thing for themselves, but are contributing largely to the improvement of the stock throughout the country, and are well deserving the patronage of stock-growers.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 832
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JAMES W. MONEY

NICHOLAS MONEY

Porter Twp. –
ELISHA W. MOODY, farmer; P. O. Rich Hill, Knox Co.; is a son of William and Laura (Wells) Moody; his parents were born in Licking Co., and raised a family of twelve children; Elisha was born Sept. 6, 1841, in Richland Co., Ohio. Was married March 6, 1865, to Allie L. Jewell, a daughter of Harrison Jewell, a firmer and mechanic; she was born Dec. 26, 1845. They have three children––Olive, born July 26, 1866; Laura A., Feb. 12, 1869; Harrison, Sept. 30, 1876. In 1871, they bought the present farm of 102 acres; he makes some specialty in Spanish merino sheep; his farm is well improved, and has good buildings. He and wife are members of the Disciples Church.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 825
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Trenton Twp. –
ALLEN MOORE, farmer; P. O. Sunbury; was born in 1825 in Licking Co., Ohio; he is a son of Jacob and Mary (Dixon) Moore; his father was born in Virginia, and came to Ohio in 1813, settling in Burlington Township, Licking Co.; he died in Utica in 1864; the mother died in 1844; they had eight children. Mr. Moore remained at his paternal home until married in 1851 to Sarah, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Harris) Matthews; her father was born in 1792, in Alleghany Co., Md., and emigrated to Ohio at an early period; he was in the war of 1812. Her mother was born Nov. 11, 1792; they had ten children. Mrs. Moore was born in 1827 in Knox Co.. Ohio, they farmed in Licking Co. until Mr. Moore enlisted in Co. B, 142d O. V. I., and while he was in the service his wife bought their present firm of 102 acres, which is under good improvement and worth $60 per acre. They have three children––Henry, who has taught school, clerked for Judge Sprague, at Sunbury, and engaged in other kinds of occupations; Theodore, who is at home and Josephine, who married Eli Zigler, now living in Richland Co., Ohio. He is a teacher and farmer; she has also had considerable experience and success in teaching. Mr. Moore bas been called upon to serve his township, and is at present Trustee. He and wife are members of the Christian Church, in which he is Deacon. They are now in the enjoyment of a pleasant home, the fruit of their combined efforts and provident care.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 833
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B. MOORE, farmer and banker, Sunbury; is a son of C. and Hannah Moore; his father was born in Massachusetts in 1797, and moved to Pennsylvania about 1820, and, in 1837, came to what is now Berkshire Township; he is still living in Sunbury; Mr. Moore’s mother was a daughter of Aaron Roberts, who was one of the first settlers of the Wyoming Valley; she was born in 1799, in Pennsylvania. Mr. Moore was born March 29, 1829, in Pennsylvania, and came with his parents to Ohio in 1837; at the age of 21, he began farming for himself; in the winter of 1850, he went to Massachusetts to visit among relatives, and while there taught one term of school. Here he became acquainted with Miss T. S. Ball, whom he wedded in 1851; she was a daughter of Barnabas Ball, a farmer; Mr. Moore worked his father’s farm until the marriage of his sister, at which time his father made a division of his property; the most of the old homestead fell to Mr. Moore; he now owns 270 acres, partly attained by his own labor and management; in 1871, he engaged in selling goods at Sunbury for one year; he then sold his business to Kimball & Armstrong, and then engaged in banking; this bank was organized in October, 1872, with a capital of $50,000, and eight stockholders; he was at that time selected as a Director of the institution, and, in 1873, was made President, which position he still holds; he has held the office of Infirmary Director. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have had three children, two of whom are living––Hannah and Abbie; one deceased––George B. When Mr. Moore settled in Ohio, game of various kinds was abundant; this furnished fine sport to those who were thus inclined, and yielded a goodly supply of wild meat for family use; in this pastime he indulged, and became one of the best marksmen of those times. Mr. Moore is a pleasant, genial gentleman, whose integrity has won for him the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and friends.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 689
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Porter Twp. –
D. W. MOREHOUSE, merchant, Kingston Center; is a son of A. S. and Dyrexa (Rogers) Morehouse; his father was born Jan. 26, 1814, in New Jersey, and emigrated to Ohio when a small boy, and worked most of his life in Porter Township and Morrow Co.; he now lives at Ashley, Ohio, and is in the furniture business; his mother was born Sept. 3, 1818, and died in 1860, and was a member of the M. E. Church; her father and brother were ministers. Mr. Morehouse’s parents had six children––Mary J., born Aug. 23, 1835; J. W., April 18, 1842; Catharine, Sept. 27, 1847; Brintha, July 15, 1850; Rose A., Jan. 10, 1853. D. W. attended district school in his younger days, and, when 5 years old, went with his father to Kingston Center, where his father engaged in the furniture, wheelwrighting and farming business, in which his son, D. W., enlisted, most especially in the furniture business; he left his work with his father in 1865, and went to Butler, Ind., and engaged in the furniture business, under the firm name of Fisher &, Morehouse, and, in 1866, Mr. Morehouse withdrew, and returned to his old native home, and engaged in the same business with his father, and, in the same fall, his father bought him out, and he began clerking for Haverstock & Higly, of Butler, Ind., in the dry-goods business, continuing nine months; he then merchandised for himself one year, at the same place, and then took in a partner (Gordon); they continued the business under the firm name of Morehouse & Gordon, for eighteen months, when Mr. Morehouse withdrew, and began as a trading salesman for the firm of Shaw & Baldwin, of Toledo (in the notion business); he continued at this for two years, and then began merchandising at Ashley, Ohio, beginning March 17, 1871, and, in 1873, he sold the same to Clay & Longwell, and then traveled for Alcott & Co., of Cleveland, wholesale dealers in dry goods, and, July 18, 1874, he quit, and soon after traded for a stock of dry goods of James Wilcox, of East Liberty, and moved the same to Olive Green, where he has since been located, and is now carrying on a fine stock of dry goods, notions, hats, caps, boots and shoes, and everything denoting a first-class dry-goods store; his gentlemanly appearance and honesty have won for him a trade enjoyed by few in any part of Central Ohio; he is now Postmaster at this place, and is also in the undertaking business. He enlisted in Co. D, 121st O. V. I., in 1863, and remained until the close of the war; was in Sherman’s march to the sea. He was married, May 6, 1866, to Sarah Doty, a daughter of Caroline Doty; she was born in 1848, in Pennsylvania; they had three children––Lillian, born Jan. 12, 1867; Minnie, born Oct. 23, 1869; Verner, born Aug. 1, 1875.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 824-825
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Troy Twp. –
ALBERT I. MOSES, carpenter, Delaware; was born Aug. 8, 1839, in Delaware City; son of John and Dorcas (Clements) Moses; John Moses was born in Bedford Co. Oct. 23, 1797; emigrated to the Territory of Ohio, in the spring of 1801, locating with his parents at Chillicothe; in 1814, when a lad of 17 years, he came to Delaware City, where he remained until his death. The Moses side of the family are of German descent––Clements of Swiss. Albert early in life learned the carpenter’s trade. At the age of 19, caught the gold fever and went to Pike’s Peak, returned same year down the Platte River 500 miles in a canoe, with more experience than gold, and located at Elkhart, Logan Co., Ill., remaining there until the outbreak of the war. On April 15, 1861, he enlisted as private in Co. E, 7th Ill. V. I., for three months, it being the second regiment in camp; after serving his time, he enlisted again in Co. A, 28th Ill. V. I. for three years; at the election of officers he was elected Fourth Sergeant; was at the taking of Forts Henry and Heimar; at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, the captain was taken prisoner, the lieutenants wounded, the command of the company devolved upon him for seven days; in recognition of meritorious conduct on that occasion, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant; participated in the battles of Corinth, Hatchie River and Vicksburg; was then commissioned as First Lieutenant, commission dated to rank June 10, 1863; after the battle of Jackson, Miss., he was promoted to the rank of Captain, commission dating back to Dec. 31, 1862; subsequently participated in various battles, Spanish Fort, Blakely, Whistler Station, and other engagements; after peace was declared, the regiment was ordered to Brazos, Texas, then to Brownsville; here he received a commission as Major, ranking to Sept. 15, 1865; had tempting offers to join the Liberals at Matamoras, with high rank officially; Nov. 4, 1865, in consequence of ill health, he resigned and received an honorable discharge; upon his return home, he resumed his trade. Dec. 23, 1876, he married Sarah Gross, born in this township, Nov. 13, 1843; daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Gross, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio in 1825; they have one child, Albert G., born Nov. 6, 1877. After his marriage he moved to his place, where he has since resided; has a snug home, a small farm, and is still carrying on his chosen occupation––carpenter and builder.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 777
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Liberty Twp. –
FLAVEL MOSES, farmer; P. O. Powell; born in Litchfield, Conn., Feb. 27, 1814; is the oldest of a family of five children born of Salmon and Orpha Moses, who emigrated to this county when Flavel was but 3 years of age; he remained with his parents until he was 28 years of age; his youth and manhood up the time of his marriage were spent at school and in assisting his father in the duties of the farm. May 11, 1842, he married Elizabeth A. Dunton, born April 17, 1818, in Mechanicsburg, Ohio; her father’s name was William Dunton, and her mother’s name previous to her marriage was Zeroia Withey, both of them natives of Vermont; after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Moses moved to a cabin situated on the land they now own, where they began for themselves; have had six children, but five now living––Orpha, Sarah D., Flora E., William S., Lois and Andrew F. Mr. Moses has been a very hard worker and always attended to his own affairs, and 349 acres of land that he now has are evidences of his industry and frugality. Has been a consistent member of the Methodist Church for nearly one-half a century, and by his exemplary conduct and upright Christian deportment enjoys the confidence and esteem of his neighbors.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 667
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Liberty Twp. –
RUSSEL B. MOSES, farmer; P. O. Powell; was born in this township April 1, 1822, on the same plat of ground he now owns and where he has been a constant resident; his youth was spent with his parents, who lived in a log cabin for several years; his father, Salmon Moses, married Orpha Case and settled on the land now owned by Russel; they were among the early pioneers of this county, and he was the first class-leader of the Methodist society of that early time. Russel was married at the age of 27 to Ally Gregg; she was a native of Greene Co., Penn.; their marriage was duly recorded May 24, 1849; but one child was born––Helen, Aug. 8, 1850. Since their marriage, they have been located on the old homestead, where he has been engaged in farming pursuits. Oct. 22, 1877, he had the misfortune to lose his companion, who fell by that dire disease, consumption; since that time he has remained on his farm, his daughter keeping house. Has been a member of the Methodist Church since 1843; his wife also belonged to the same denomination. The life that Mr. Moses has lived has merited for him the esteem and the regard with which he is held in the community that has for so long a time known him.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 667
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E. B. MOSHER, M. D., physician and surgeon, Sunbury; is a son of David and Phoebe (Buck) Mosher. His father was born in New York about 1811, and came to Ohio when young; was a farmer and stock-raiser. His mother was a daughter of Edward Buck, of New York, who came to Morrow Co., Ohio, when young, where she was born about 1813. They had nine children; but six survive. Theodore was also a physician, and was killed by lightning while on the way home from visiting a patient. His father was in the buggy, by his side, when his son and the horse were both killed almost instantly. Mr. Mosher was born June 30, 1837, in Morrow Co.; at the age of 2, his parents moved to Knox Co., Ill., and was there five years; they then returned to Morrow Co., and engaged in farming; when 17, he attended school at Mt. Hesper, Ohio; after ward attended the Wesleyan University at Delaware one year; he then taught one term of school, near Ashley; in 1853, he began reading medicine with Dr. I. H. Pennock, of South Woodbury, Ohio, and continued three years; in 1856, he attended one term of lectures at the Starling Medical College at Columbus; then practiced medicine at Ashley until the war broke out. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the 15th O. V. I., as hospital steward; the first eighteen months he was with the regiment, after which he engaged on the hospital train for four months; he then went before the Medical Board of Surgeons and was commissioned as Surgeon, and assigned to the 172d O. V. I., where he remained until his time expired; he then returned to Ohio, and began practicing at Olive Green, until 1870, when he attended lectures at Louisville, Ky., where he graduated in 1871, returning then to Olive Green; in 1873, he settled in Sunbury, where he has a lucrative practice. Was married in September, 1857, to Martha Liggett, a daughter of Alexander and Sarah Liggett, of Ohio; she was born in 1839; they have four children––Cora B., married G. K. Sharp; Myrtle L., Minnie I., Gracie M.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 688-68
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MRS. EUREKA MOSSMAN, retired; Galena; daughter of Lemuel W. and Phebe Meacham; her father was a native of Vermont, and her mother of Washington, D. C.; both came to Ohio when young, and located with their parents in Delaware Co.; after their marriage, they located in Galena, where the subject of this sketch was born March 3, 1826, and remained with her parents until her marriage, Sept. 3, 1847. She was married to Matthew Mossman, son of Robert and Annie Mossman; he was born Feb. 8, 1821, in New Jersey, and, when 5 years old, his parents came to Ohio, locating in Berlin Township, where he remained until 21 years of age, when, as an apprentice, he entered the shop of one Porter, of Galena, manufacturer of wagons and carriages, where he worked two years, and then bought out the business and commenced for himself, continuing until his death; he was a leading member of the M. E. Church for five years, and, for some time, Superintendent of the Sunday school. They had three children––George S., born Jan. 2, 1849; Darwin W., born Dec. 26, 1852; and Annie E., Nov. 30, 1858; Darwin W. was married Feb. 8, 1877, and is now in the notion and millinery trade in Galena; Annie E. is teaching school in Orange Township, her third term in that district. Mrs. Mossman and her children are members of the M. E. Church and teachers in the Sunday school.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, pp. 689-690
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Oxford Twp. –
ANDREW MYERS, stock-dealer, Ashley; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn.; he was the son of Frederick M. Myers, and came to Ohio in September, 1865, when he settled in Oxford Township, this county; in 1871, he opened a meat store in Ashley and also in Delaware.  He has held the office of Councilman; was Mayor of Ashley three terms, and is at present a candidate on the Republican ticket for County Infirmary Director.  He was married to Elizabeth Killinger, of Pennsylvania, Feb. 28, 1747; they have had eight children, two of which died in infancy, and one, Samuel, after reaching manhood, was killed by the bursting of the ring used in firing an anvil, on the 4th of July, 1878.  Mr. Myers is a stanch Republican.
Source: History of Delaware County and Ohio; Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880, p. 794
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