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Source:  History of Gallia County
Publ: 1882 - H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo

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Cheshire Twp. -
JAMES H. PAKE, M. D., - is a son of Philip L. and Melissa A. (Hopkins) Pake, and was born in Zanesville, Muskingum county, Ohio, Apr. 10, 1857.  His father died when he was six years of age, leaving his wife and two other boys.  James was the oldest, and with the assistance of his mother the family was educated, it requiring the greatest economy and industry.  Mr. Pake is a practicing physician, and although a resident of the town but a short time, he has a host of friends and a splendid practice.  The paternal grandfather of Mr. Pake, James H. Hopkins, served in the war of 1812, and served to the close of the war.  He was born in Pennsylvania in 1790, and moved to Morgan county, Ohio, with his father, George Hopkins, in 1806, where he was married in 1818 to Jane Alderman; from there he moved to Meigs county, in 1839.  He had nothing but a team of young oxen to haul all his household goods.  He had fifty dollars in cash, with which he purchased a farm of 350 acres.  Marietta, sixty-five miles northeast, was the nearest trading point; with the exception of a neighbor one mile away, none were within five miles; he raised a family of sixteen children.  All, with one exception, were healthy.  The mother of Mr. Pake resides in Meigs county.  Mary E. Armstrong, who was born in Pagetown, Meigs county, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1859, was married to James H. Pake at Pagetown, Nov. 9, 1879.  Her parents were William and Jane (Bowers) Armstrong, who reside in Meigs county.  Philip L. Pake, father of the subject of this sketch, was a soldier in the late war.  He enlisted Mar. 6, 1861, in Company I, 101st Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  He served until the battle of the Wilderness where he was killed.  Mr. Pake came to Cheshire in 1882,and he should be addressed at that place.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  16
Cheshire Twp. -
JOHN PARK - was born in Brook county, West Virginia, Sept. 14, 1830.  His parents were William and Jane (Adams) Park, who came to this county in 1880.  His father was born Aug. 16, 1808, and died Sept. 19, 1864; and his mother Feb. 14, 1811, and died July 24, 1882.  They were married Nov. 8, 1829, in Brook county, West Virginia, and had the following children:  John, the subject of this sketch; Robert A., born Sep. 23, 1832; Nancy M., Apr. 11, 1835, resides in Meigs county, Ohio; William Apr. 27, 1838, resides in Marshall county, West Virginia; A. J., Apr. 7, 1840, resides in Meigs county; Martin V. B., Aug. 27, 1842, resides at home; T. R., Jan. 1, 1845, resides in Portland, Meigs county; Jane I., May 22, 1848, married to Dr. J. G. Hamilton,  and resides in Duvall county, Florida.  The paternal grandparents of Mr. John Park were Robert and Margaret (Erwin) Park.  Robert was born in Ireland.  The maternal grandparents were William and Nancy (Cox) Adams, and they were born in England and Virginia respectively.  John Park's mother moved with four of her children from Virginia to Kentucky in 1873,,, and from there to Cheshire in 1880.  The postoffice address of Mr. Peck is Cheshire, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  16
Greenfield Twp. -
FRANKLIN PARKINS was born in Perry township, Gallia county, Ohio, Nov. 24, 1857.  His parents are William J. and Rebecca (Wickline) Parkins.  They first settled in this county in 1839, where they still reside.  Franklin Parkins was married to Anise Pease on the 25th day of Dec. 1879, in Perry township, Gallia county, Ohio.  The fruits of this marriage are two children:  William S., born Oct. 30, 1880, died June 7, 1881; and Lester N., Mar. 30, 1882.  Mrs. Parkins is the daughter of James B. and Rebecca (Shelton) Pease.  James B. Pease served his country faithfully and well during the dark hours of the great rebellion.  The subject of this sketch is a faithful worker in the Master's vineyard, in the capacity of a minister of the Gospel, in the Methodist Episcopal church.  His education was acquired entirely by dint of energy and hard labor, as his advantages were exceedingly limited.  His postoffice address is Wales, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 36
Ohio Twp. -
WILLIAM G. PARMLEY - and Margaret J. Small were married in Gallipolis, Gallia county, Ohio, October 3, 1864.  He was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, in 1838, and his wife in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the same year.  They have one child, Annie L., born September 22, 1865, resides at home.  The parents of Mr. Parmley were George and Ann (Watson) Parmley, who came to this county in 1833.  His father died in 1856, and his mother in 1840.  The parents of Mrs. Parmley are Richard and Mary (Edwards) Small, settlers of this county in 1847.  Her father died in May, 1854.  Mr. Parmley has held the offices of postmaster, justice of the peace, assessor and supervisor.  The first postoffice in this neighborhood was South Newcastle, and the postmaster George House.  Mr. Parmley is a farmer and stock-raiser.  His farm is located in the Ohio township.  His postoffice address is Bush's Mill, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  12

Perry Twp. -
LEWIS PARRY – is a son of David and Mary (Davies) Parry, who settled in this county in 1852, and who are both deceased.  Lewis was born in Cardiganshire, Wales, May 26, 1844.  He has held the office of supervisor in this township for a number of terms.  His brother, Evan Parry, was a soldier in the late war, enlisting in the 60th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and serving eighteen months, when he was discharged for disability.  Mr. Parry was married in Oak Hill, Jackson county, May 9, 1872, to Annie Davies, who was born in Madison township, Jackson county, Ohio, Sept. 16, 1847.  Her parents, Jenkin J. and Mary (Morgan) Davies, were both natives of Wales, and are both deceased.  The children of Mr. and Mrs. Parry are: Mary E., born February 16, 1873; Maggie Eunice, Oct. 30, 1875; David C., Sept. 8, 1879; Jenkin Albert, Nov. 9, 1880.  They all reside at home.  Mr. Parry is engaged in farming in Perry township.  His postoffice address is Cora, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  32

Guyan Twp. -
DR. WILLIAM K. PATTON – and Barbara A. Boston were married in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 9, 1840.  Mr. Patton was born in Canada in 1816, and settled in this county in 1853.  His wife was born in Sunfish, Ohio, October 2, 1823, and died July 27, 1878.  She was the mother of the following children: Catherine L. L., born June 4, 1841, resides in this township; Mary Jane, June 15, 1844, died November 16, 1848; Elizabeth, October 5, 1846, died November 16, 1848.  The parents of Mr. Patton were John H and Elizabeth (Willson) Patton.  His father was born in 1789, and died January 7, 1834.  He was a teacher by occupation.  Mr. Patton’s mother was born in 1797 and died August 20, 1850.  They both died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Mrs. Patton’s parents were Jacob and Catherine (Risher) Boston.  Her father was born in 1788 and died March 12, 1857; her mother was born March 12, 1786, and died February 11, 1899.  Mr. Patton is a physician, residing in Mercerville, Gallia county, Ohio, where he should be addressed.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ.: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo – 1882, pp. 22
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Walnut Twp. -
DANIEL PATTERSON, M. D. - a physician and surgeon, studied medicine six years under James H. C. Miller, M. D., of Jackson, Ohio.  He afterward graduated at the Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, and has been a successful practitioner for twenty-five years.  He was born in Canada East (Stanstead Plain), May 27, 1823, and settled in this county in 1850.  He is the son of Daniel and Jane (Fox) Patterson  His wife, Mary S. K., daughter of Jehu and Elizabeth (Boggs) McDaniel, who settled here in 1807, was born in Walnut township, May 29, 1830.  They were married in Gallia county Oct. 10, 1856.  Doctor Patterson's ancestry were from Connecticut and Massachusetts.  His grandfathers, Mr. Patterson and Major Silas Fox, were soldiers in the revolutionary war.  The former died in Canada East and the latter in Vermont.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882
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Cheshire Twp -
THOMAS W. PAULIN - and Emma M. Reed were married in Cheshire township at her home, Dec. 25, 1881.  They were both natives of the county of Meigs, he born June 20, 1856, and his wife Mar. 14, 1863.  The parents of Mr. Paulin are Solomon and Julietta (Hamilton) Paulin, who settled in this county in 1879, coming from Meigs county.  His wife's parents are Reuben and Elizabeth (Mauck) Reed, who came from Meigs county in 1867.  The grandfather of the subject of this sketch was a soldier in the war of 1812.  Thomas W. Paulin was engaged in Pittsburgh as a brick-mason until the 11th of May, 1882, when an accident occurred to him by falling, dislocating his knee, but after a short time he recovered sufficient to return to his avocation.  His postoffice address in Middleport, Meigs county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 16
Raccoon Twp. -
THOMAS E. PEDEN - is a son of John and Elizabeth (Ewing) Peden.  He was born in this county Sep. 13. 1832.  His father came to this county in 1811, and his mother was born here.  Mr. Peden is a minister and teacher, residing in Rio Grande.  He was married in Albany, Athens county, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1858, to Loueasy Martin, who was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1837.  Her parents are James H. and Tacy (Triplet) MartinMr. Peden was a soldier in the war of the rebellion.  He enlisted in August, 1864, becoming a member of Company I, 173d Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he served till the close of the war.  His brothers, Henry and Jordan Peden served in Company B, 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; they were in the following engagements:  South Mountain, Antietam, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and others.  They were both wounded at the battle of Mission Ridge.  They received their discharge at the close of the war.  Address Mr. Peden at Rio Grande, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 7
Greenfield Twp. -
EVAN PHILLIPS - and Elizabeth Herbert were married in Cincinnati, Jan. 8, 1853.  They are both natives of Cardigan, South Wales.  He was born in 1821, and his wife in March, 1826.  They have the following children:  John Herbert, born Dec. 12, 1853, resides in Gallipolis; Thomas Everton, Dec. 13, 1856, resides in Big Stone City, Dakota; Jane Eliza, Oct. 5, 1858, resides in Columbus, Ohio; Daniel Everett, Jan. 26, 1860, resides at home; Elizabeth E., Oct. 29, 1861, resides at Columbus, Ohio; Caroline Anna, Mar. 31, 1864, resides at home; James Hughes, Nov. 18, 1867, resides at home; Anna, Jan. 26, 1870, resides at home.  Mr. Phillips had been previously married to Mary Powell, who was born in 1821, and died in Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1849, leaving one child, Mary Ann, born Dec. 31, 1845, resides in Scioto county.  J. Herbert Phillips, the oldest son of the subject of this sketch, graduated in Marietta college in 1880, and is at present principal of Gallipolis high-school.  The second son, Thomas E., attended one term of school at Gallia academy, and one term at Rio Grande, Lebanon, and resides in Dakota.  D. E., the third son, attended one term at Rio Grande and one at Waterloo, and one at Oak Hill, and is teaching.  The parents of Evan Phillips were John and Ann Phillips, both of whom died in Wales.  Mrs. Phillips' parents are John and Jane (Jones) Herbert.  Her father was born in 1802, and died Nov. 16, 1881.  Her mother was also born in1802, and is living in Jackson county.  Mr. Phillips held the office of trustee for two years, school director nine years, and supervisor one year.  He came to this county in 1866, and is by occupation a farmer and worker in iron.  His address is Gallia Furnace, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Pub.: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882 - Page 36
Clay Twp. -
ARCHELAUS PIERCE - farmer and resident of Eureka, Clay township, settled in this county in 1840; was born in Mechlingburg, Tompkins county, New York, Sept. 4, 1817; was united in marriage with Mary C. Cribbage, in Gallia county, May 22, 1850.  She was born in Clay township, Apr. 1, 1830.  They have three children: Edward, born Aug. 24, 1851, lives at home; William C., Mar. 4, 1859, lives at home, Albert, Nov. 6, 1862, lives at home.  His parents were Horace and Anna (Robbins) Pierce.  Her parents were Phillip and Catherine (Jeffers) Cribbage, both deceased.  Mr. Pierce has the first grindstone that was brought to the township in his possession.  It measured seven feet and one half when new, and is now about twenty inches.  Many came from adjoining townships to use it.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  28
Ohio Twp. -
STEPHEN POLLOCK - was born in Ohio county, West Virginia, Feb. 11, 1822.  He came to Gallia county in 1843.  His parents were Stephen and (Dunham) Pollock.  His father was born Feb. 26, 1790, and died July 28, 1862.  His mother was born Dec. 28, 1793, and died Dec. 5, 1875.  Barbary Hay became the wife of Stephen Pollock, in Gallia county, May 25, 1847.  She is a native of this county, born Apr. 4, 1828.  Her parents were Rubin and Margaret (Aleshire) Hay.  Her father was born June 22, 1793, and died Apr. 16, 1875.  Her mother was born in 1790 and died May 12, 1861.  they came to Gallia county in 1817.  They have the following children: Hamilton, born Mar. 15, 1848; John W., Apr. 16, 1851; Ruben H., Feb. 14, 1853; Ann D., Nov. 2, 1855; Stephen K., Aug. 27, 1857; Maggie J., Mar. 28, 1860; Thomas M., Mar. 23, 1865.  Mr. Pollock has held the office of trustee for several years.  He did service for the government during the Morgan raid in 1864.  Mr. Pollock is a resident of the township of Ohio, where he is engaged as a farmer.  His trade is that of a moulder.  He receives his mail at Bush's Mill, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page e 12
Ohio Twp. -
THOMAS A. POLLOCK - is a son of Stephen and Ann (Dunham) Pollock, and was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1815.  His father was born Feb. 26, 1790 and died July 28, 1862.  His mother was born Dec. 28, 1793, and died Dec. 5, 1875.  They settled in Gallia county in 1843.  Mr. Pollock was married to Elizabeth A. Kennedy, in this county, Feb. 16, 1847.  She is a native of this county, born Aug. 14, 1828.  Her parents were Cornelius and Jane (Waugh) Kennedy.  Her father died July 3, 1833, and her mother Sept. 2, 1860.  they came to this county in the year 1800.  The children of Mr. and Mrs. Pollock are:  Mary F., born Oct. 4, 1847, resides at home; Hortense A., Mar. 20, 1849; Thomas A., Feb. 25, 1851, at home; Edgar S., Sept. 12, 1853, resides in Illinois; Norman, Nov. 24, 1855, at home; Emma, Mar. 27, 1858, at home; John S., Nov. 21, 1860, at home; Elizabeth, Nov. 3, 1864, at home; Charles, Nov. 24, 1867, at home; Salemma, Apr. 10, 1870, at home; Ernest G., June 1, 1872, at home.  Mr. Pollock has held the office of justice of the peace for six years, and has been a trustee for a number of years.  He is by occupation a farmer, and also a moulder.  His postoffice address is Bush's Mill, Gallia County, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  12
Gallipolis Twp. -
JOHN J. POOL, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1834.  He moved from that county, where he remained until 1856, when he came to Gallia county.  He was married to Isabella Jeffers, in Belmont county, May 27, 1856.  She is a daughter of Francis and Margaret (Fulton) Jeffers, and is a native of the county of Belmont.  Her father is deceased.  Mr. Pool was elected to the office of infirmary director in 1865, and filled that position for nine years.  He was elected to the same office in 1881, and still fills it.  He is proprietor of a livery and sale stable in Gallipolis, where all letters should be addressed to him.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 45
Ohio Twp. -
DANIEL PORTER - a son of Thomas and Ann (Topas) Porter, who came to this county in 1837, was born in Cabell county, West Virginia, in 1835, and settled in this county the same year his parents came, residing in Ohio township.  He was married in Ohio township, in 1853, to Nancy Wilson, who was born in McMinn county, Tennessee, in 1833, a daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth (Van Zhandt) Wilson, who came to this county in 1836.  The following are their children: Thomas, born in 18__, resides in Nelsonville, Ohio; Alonzo, in 18__, in West Virginia; Emma, in 18__, died 1879; Daniel, in 18__; Melissa, in 1858; Walter, in 1860; John, in 1861; William,  in 1864; Elizabeth, in 1866; James, in 1872; Robert, in 1874 - the eight last named reside at home.  Mr. Daniel Porter is a miner by occupation.  Postoffice address,  Mercer Bottom, Mason county, West Virginia.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  12
Huntington Twp. -
RUFUS P. PORTER - and Mary A Butler were married in Gallia county, July 28, 18654.  He was born in Athens county, Mar. 22, 1821, and his wife is a native of this county, born Jun. 13, 1840.  Their children are: Carrie E., born May 11, 1865; William P., Dec. 28, 1866; Luther E. B., June 20, 1876; Kate, Oct. 18, 1878; they all reside at home.  The parents of Mr. Porter are Solomon C. and Phebe K. (Burnham) Porter; his father was born in 1798, and came to Gallia county in 1836; the mother of Rufus was born in the year 1801.  The first wife of Mr. Porter was Elizabeth Heaton, who died Dec. 10, 1863.  To show the respect in which Mr. Porter is held by the residents of this township, it is only necessary to say that he served as county commissioner six years; justice of the peace, nine years; school director, fifteen yeas; and township treasurer, five years.  The parents of Mrs. Porter are Fleming and Elizabeth (Eagle) Butler, settlers of this county in 1816.  Mr. Butler was a soldier in the war of 1812, and drew a pension during his life.  Mr. Porter is a farmer, residing in Huntington township.  His postoffice address is Vinton, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page 10

Perry Twp. -
WILLIAM PROSE – was born in Walnut township, Gallia county, Ohio, Aug. 7, 1821.  His parents were John and Polly (Calhoun) Prose, settlers of this county in 1811.  His father was born July 9, 1796, died Mar. 15, 1868; his mother was born in November, 1800, and died Oct. 6, 1874.  The brothers and sisters of William Prose are:  Paul, born July 7, 1823; Sarah J., June 13, 1825; Mary, June 26, 1827; Betsey, Apr. 1, 1829; Jacob D., Mar. 11, 1831; Nancy, Nov. 22, 1832; Daniel B., Aug. 29, 1834; Mark, Mar. 19, 1836; Rebecca A., June 12, 1838 – Catherine M., June 12, 1838 (twins); John J., June 9, 1839; Wilsina, June 6, 1841; Miriam, June 29, 1848.  William Prose was married to his first wife, Rhoda Wright, in this township, Sept. 3, 1840.  She was born July 4, 1818, and died Sept. 27, 1866.  Her children are: Louvisa, born June 6, 1841, resides in Kentucky; Mary, Sept. 11, 1843, deceased; Elizabeth, May 7, 1846, resides in Walnut township; Rhoda, Dec. 2, 1848, died Aug. 8, 1866; William B., Sept. 5, 1851, resides in Kentucky; John F., Mar. 3, 1854, resides in Gallia county; Jacob M., July 28, 1857; resides in Walnut township; Moses F., Jan. 27, 1860, died Sept. 24, 1866; infant daughter, Oct. 30, 1862, died Oct. 31, 1862; Pluma, July 5, 1864, died July 19, 1864.  The second wife of Mr. Prose is Sarah Jane Harriger, who was born in Clarion county, Penn., Dec. 14, 1844.  They were married at Gallipolis, Aug. 15, 1871.  She is mother of the following children:  Bertha, born July 13, 1872; Jehu, Feb. 8, 1874; Electa, Nov. 20, 1875; Brook T., Oct. 15, 1879; Albert, Aug 6, 1882.  The parents of Mrs. Prose and George and Lavina (Wensel) Harriger, who settled in this county in December, 1840.  Her father was born Dec. 11, 1818, and died Nov. 4, 1866; her mother was born Jan. 18, 1825.   The second Mrs. Prose had been previously married to Jeho Boggs, by whom she had the following children:  infant son, born Apr. 15, 1866, died Apr. 16, 1866; Luella, July 10, 1867, resides at home; Mary L., Sept. 8, 1869, resides at home.  Jehu Boggs served in the 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery three years, commencing his army life at the beginning of the rebellion.  He contracted a disease in the army which developed into consumption, and he died Dec. 23, 1869.  He was born in Gallia county, June 24, 1837.  Mr. Prose was also a soldier in the late war.  He is by trade a stone-mason, and is also engaged in farming.  His address is Patriot, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882- Page  32

 

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