BIOGRAPHIES
* Source #1: History of
Fayette County, Ohio
Indianapolis, Ind. : B.F. Bowen & Co., 1914
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Source #2 - History of Fayette County,
Ohio & State of Ohio
By R. S. Dills - Publ. Odell & Meyer Publishers, Dayton, Ohio -
1881
(Unless otherwise noted)
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JACOB A.
RANKIN came from Virginia in 1800, and settled on
Salt Creek, in Ross County, where he remained two years, and
then removed to near where Bloomingburg now stands. In
1821 he married Miss Carr, and removed to what is
known as the John L. Persinger farm, near Plymouth.
He afterwards purchased land adjoining the Smith Rankin
farm, where he died in 1876.
(Source: History of Fayette Co.., Ohio - Dayton, Ohio:
Odell & Mayer, 1881 - Page 710 - Jasper Township) |
HARRISON REES.
Solomon Rees, the grandfather of Harrison Rees,
came to this county, in 1806, and built and operated a
brewery on the lot now owned by John Kneedler, in the
suburbs of New Martinsburg. This was long before the
town was thought of. Sampson, Hiram, and
Owen, were his sons. The first two were born in
Virginia, and Owen was born on the way from Virginia
to this state, and on that account was afterwards known as "Owen
Rees the traveler." Hiram and Mary (McVeigh)
Rees, the parents of this subject had ten children:
Sarah, Harrison, Isaac, Mary Ann, Noah, Ruth, John, Martha
J., Rebecca, and Emily. Hiram first
settled on Rattlesnake. He afterwards followed
coopering and farming.
Our subject was born at the present site of New
Martinsburg, Nov. 13, 1816, and attended school in the
pioneer school house, of round logs, puncheon floors and
slab benches. Among his teachers, were Zena Wilcox,
William Jury, and Jacob Todhunter.
He was married Dec. 25, 1838, to Margaret,
daughter of Rees and Mary (Madden) Ellis. This
marriage ended in the death of the wife, nearly thirty years
later, Nov. 1, 1868. Mrs. Rees was a woman of
remarkable piety, and was much devoted to a prayerful study
of the Bible. She died childless. Mr. Rees
was again married, on the 13th of October, 1869, to Mrs.
Ann (Dill) Daugherty, relict of Joseph Daugherty,
who died in the army, a member of Company C, 114th O. V. I.
They had six children born to them: Noah A., Joseph H.,
William H., Mary M., Alice H., and Anna May.
By her marriage to Mr. Daugherty, Mrs. Rees is
the mother of three children: Eliza E., Libbie, and
Nancy J.
Our subject spent a brief time in Champaign County,
in 1844 and 1845; but with this exception, his life of
sixty-five years has been spent in the vicinity of the
village of New Martinsburg. He began his business of
shoe making in 184, and has ever since given his main
attention to that trade.
In the year 1849, he was elected constable of his
township, and with the exception of two years, he has been
successfully re-elected to that office. He has also
assessed the chattels of Perry Township every year, save
three, since 1854. Mr. Rees has been an
Odd-fellow for the past sixteen years. He is widely
known in the county, and much esteemed for honesty and
integrity. His wife is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. |
HENRY
ROBINSON, clothier, Washington, was born in
Washington, in the year 1819, in the public square and in
the jail house; his father being the sheriff of the county
at the time. He is a son of Robert and Sarah
Robinson. His father was a native of Pennsylvania,
and held the office of sheriff four years, and was also
representative of the county, and one of its oldest
pioneers. He had a family of twelve children.
Henry, the subject of our remarks, was married
in the year 1847, to Miss Maria L. Dawson, daughter
of Abraham and Anna Dawson, of Virginia. She
was living at Mr. Robert Robinson's house at the
time. She died in 1852, leaving a loving husband and
two children to mourn her loss - Mary, one of the
children, having since died, and Emma L. who still
survives.
He was again married, in 1872, to Miss Phoeba A.
Albaugh, daughter of Jacob and Sarah Albaugh, of
this state. He filled the office of county auditor
from 1850 to 1859. He has been a member of the
Odd-fellows for a number of years, and was one of the
charter members of the encampment.
Our subject is now extensively engaged in the clothing
business at Washington.
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Source #2: History of Fayette Co.., Ohio - Dayton, Ohio:
Odell & Mayer, 1881 - Page 621) |
WILLIAM ROBINSON, SEN.,
a native North Carolinian, removed to Virginia with his family in the closing years of the
eighteenth century. In 1801 he came to Ohio with his sons, now grown to manhood, and settled
in Greene County, about five miles southeast of Xenia, where they remained several years, then
removed to this county. Desiring to explore this locality before leaving, they went to
Martin Mendenhall's, then the only person living in the vicinity of what is now known as Jamestown,
who put them on an old trace leading to Chillicothe, which they followed until it struck Sugar
Creek, near where Jeffersonville now stands. The party camped in a white oak grove, about one
hundred yards from the Isaac Parrett farm. Their sleep was disturbed by the buzzing of bees
overhead, and on the following morning they discovered a considerable amount of honey, on
which they feasted to their heart's content. They decided to settle here; William,
sen., on the
present site of Jeffersonville, where Richard Fox now lives ; his son
William on the " Wright
farm," just across the creek from Jeffersonville; Thomas and Abner removed to the land now
owned by Louis James; the other son, Nicholas, on Rattlesnake Creek.
William, jr., was a
teamster in the war of 1812 ; Thomas was captain of a company organized in this county.
Grandfather Robinson died in 1840; his son William in 1874; the others moved to the West.
Thomas settled at Fort Wayne, Indiana; Nicholas in Cohoes County, Illinois;
Abner at Vincennes, Indiana. There was
one daughter, who married Joseph Hosier, and lived in Greene County.
(Source: History of Fayette Co.., Ohio - Dayton, Ohio:
Odell & Mayer, 1881) |
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JESSE ROWE
left his home in Louisa County, Virginia, at the age of forty, accompanied by his family of eight
children—four boys and four girls—most of whom were married: he came to this state locating
temporarily at Frankfort, in Ross County. In the year 1808 he removed to this county, settling on
Wabash Creek, seven miles south of Washington, where he purchased about fifteen hundred
acres of land which was divided amongst his children. It is said of him that he was a very stout,
hale and hearty man, being blessed with good lungs and a loud voice. On one occasion several
horses strayed from a pasture field, and two of the boys were directed to go in search of then.
When they were about three miles from the house the horses returned. The old gentleman
proclaimed this information to the boys, and though nearly three miles distant they heard him and
returned to the parental roof. He died in 1845. The following sketch of his life was contributed to
the Western Christian Advocate, February 20, 1846, by John W. Keely, Esq.:
" Departed this life, at his residence in Fayette County, Ohio, September 15, 1845,
Jesse Rowe,
senior, in the ninety-first year of his age. He emigrated to Ohio in 1808, from Virginia, and for
the last sixty-three years was an acceptable and zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. His house was long, a preaching place and a home for the wayfaring itinerant. The first
Methodist class formed in the county was at his house.
" He gave evidence of his love for religion and the church of his choice, by his untiring efforts in
promoting the cause of Christ, and sustaining the peculiar institutions of the church. At his own expense he erected a very neat and
comfortable meeting-house in his neighborhood, and directed in his will that it should be deeded
to the Methodist Episcopal Church, by his executor, for the use of the society worshiping in it. At
the same time he willed to the stewards of Washington Circuit, fifty dollars in trust to be invested
in some safe way at six per cent interest to be applied as follows : Two dollars to be paid as
quarterage, and one dollar as table expenses annually.
"This old and much loved veteran of the cross lived to see the fourth generation. He had nine
children, forty-eight grandchildren, sixty-three great grand children and one great great grand
child. Many of these are following in his footsteps and imitating his example. 'Precious in the
sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.' "
(Source: History of Fayette Co.., Ohio - Dayton, Ohio: Odell & Mayer, 1881)
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ISAAC
NEWTON ROWE, (Green Twp.), farmer, is a son of
Martin and Sophia (Johnson) Rowe, and was born in
Concord Township, this county, March 30, 1843. His
early years were spent on the farm with his parents.
September 17, 1861, he enlisted in the 54th O. V. I.,
Company C, and remained in Camp Dennison until February,
1862, when they joined Sherman at Paducah. Their first
engagement was at Pittsburg Landing, where their loss in
killed, wounded and missing, was more than half the number
engaged.
In the campaign following the battle of Pittsburg
Landing, Sherman's old division,, of which the 54th
constituted a part, was engaged at Corinth, Yazoo Bottoms,
Arkansas Post, Champion Hills, and the siege of Vicksburg,
and after the surrender of Vicksburg, marched to the
assistance of the Army of the Cumberland at Chattanooga.
They arrived in time to witness Hooker's battle above
the clouds on Lookout Mountains, and to take a part in the
storming of Missionary Ridge. From Chattanooga they
marched to the relief of Burnside, at Knoxville, and
compelled the enemy to raise the siege. January 4,
1864, the 54th O. V. I., became by reason of re-enlistment
the 54th O. V. V. I., and were granted a furlough of thirty
days. When his leave of absence had expired, Mr.
Rowe joined his command at Larkinsville, Alabama, and
was with his regiment during the Atlanta Campaign until
captured by the enemy, in front of Atlanta, July 22, 1864.
While in the hands of the enemy, he was confined in the
prison-pens at Andersonville, Charleston and Florence.
March 4, 1865, he was paroled, and received his final
discharge June 8th.
After returning to civil life, he attended school for
two years, and then engaged in mercantile pursuits for ten
years, and is at present tilling soil. He has served
the people of this township as clerk, and treasurer, and is
now the candidate of his party (Republican) for county
treasurer. His wife, Sarah J., daughter of
T. J. Craig, to whom he was married December 28, 1870,
was born September 19, 1849. Three children have been
the result of this union; two of whom survive: the eldest,
Alva O., born November 6, 1871, died August 5, 1872;
Maiza J., born September 18, 1875; and Will, born
January 23, 1878.
(Source: History of Fayette Co.., Ohio - Dayton, Ohio:
Odell & Mayer, 1881) |
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