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OHIO GENEALOGY EXPRESS
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Gallia County, Ohio |
BIOGRAPHIES
Source: History of Gallia County
Publ: 1882 - H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo
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Green Twp. -
ANDERSON NEAL - the father of the
subject of this sketch, was born in this county, Oct. 11,
1821, and died July 15, 1882. The place of Mr. Neal
will be hard to fill; his family has lost a faithful husband
and father, the county a noble citizen, and the church a
devoted member. But our loss is his gain.
May our last end be like his. Thus ended the
life of one long and favorably known in this county in
social, business, and religious circles. His parents
were Walter and Deborah (Arnott) Neal, who first came
to Gallia county in 1820. On the 24th day of December,
1840, Anderson Neal, was married to Levina Allison,
with whom he traveled the dusty highway of life for
forty-two years. Of this union were born five
children, namely: Susan C., born Dec. 31, 1841;
Robert D., Feb. 4, 1844; Rebecca E., Mar. 21,
1846, died Jan. 29, 1871; John M., Dec. 25, 1849; and
Harriet L., Sept. 21, 1855, died Apr. 14, 1856.
Mrs. Neal's parents were John and Rebecca (Carter)
Allison, who first settled in this county in 1802.
By energy and prudent management Mr. Neal had
acquired a liberal competency in the world, and was one of
the thriftiest of farmers. He was converted, and
joined the Methodist Episcopal church in the year 1840, a
few months before his marriage, and continued a consistent
Christian up to the time of his death. His son,
Robert D., the subject of this sketch, is a highly
educated farmer of Green township. He was married to
Eliza J. McCormick, Jan. 30, 1867, by Rev. J. W.
McCormick. From this well-advised union in
wedlock, have sprung six children, in order given below:
Anna R., born Feb. 6, 1868; Samuel Harry, Apr.
14, 1870; James Bundy, Apr. 11, 1872; Maggie L.,
Apr. 5, 1874; Daisy, Aug. 4, 1878; and Katie V.,
Oct. 15, 1881. The parents of Mrs. Neal were
James and Margaret A. (Waddell) McCormick, who were
residents of this county. The subject of this sketch
is both a farmer and teacher by profession, with postoffice
address at Gallipolis, Ohio. He was a soldier in the
war of the rebellion, enlisting as a private in Company B,
91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at Gallipolis, Ohio, Aug. 8,
1862. He was mustered into the service Sept. 10, 1862,
at Portsmouth, Ohio, for three years, unless sooner
discharged. He spent the fall and winter of 1862 with
his regiment in its various movements and expeditions, most
of which were of minor importance, the greater portion of
the time being occupied in drilling and discipline, this
being the necessary preparation for the brilliant but
sanguinary campaigns of 1863 and 1864. The events of
these campaigns, the long, weary marches, the suffering from
hunger and privations, the hard-fought, bloody battles,
through which he passed with his command, have already
passed into history, and become part of the cherished
heritage of future generations. He was mustered out of
the service on June 24, 1865, at Cumberland, Maryland, and
honorably discharged at Camp Dennison, Ohio, June 30, 1865.
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Walnut Twp. -
JACOB Y. NEAL - son of Thomas and
Belinda (Allison) Neal, were born in Gallia county,
Ohio, Mar. 30, 1853. His wife, Melissa J.,
daughter of John H. and Nancy E. (Halley) Clark, was
born in Gallia county Dec. 25, 1853. She was married
to him in Gallipolis, Gallia county, Aug. 16, 1876.
They have two children: Chattie A., born Nov. 2,
1877; Albert A., Dec. 19, 1880. Business,
teaching, farming and stock-raising. Address, Sand
Fork, Walnut township, Gallia county, Ohio.
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Walnut Twp. -
JOHN THOMAS NEAL - son of Henry and
Mary A. (Mossbarger) Neal, and E. Ida, daughter of
David J. and Mary J. (Williams) Allison, were united
in marriage in Gallia county, Aug. 23, 1877. They have
three children, namely: Ollie a., born Oct. 31, 1878;
S. Jennie, Oct. 9, 1880; Mary H., Apr. 23,
1882. Mr. Neal was born in Gallia county, Apr.
25, 1857. His wife was born in Wapello county, Iowa,
Sept. 30, 1858. His occupation is farming and
stock-raising. Address, Boggs, Walnut township, Gallia
county, Ohio.
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Gallipolis -
SAMUEL F. NEAL - was born in
Gallipolis, Ohio, April 11, 1841. His parents are
Henry H. and Martha H. (Smith) Neal. His father is
deceased, and his mother settled in this county in 1833.
Mr. Neal was appointed assistant assessor and deputy
collector for 1867, and filled the position to 1870.
He was appointed postmaster in 1879, and still holds the
position. He was married in Bradford, Vermont, Oct.
20, 1868, to Luella F. Hibbard, who was born in
Lisbon, New Hampshire, Sept. 17, 1844. Her parents,
Moses and Jane E. (Sutherland) Hibbard, are both
deceased. Mr. Neal was a soldier in the late
war, being appointed first lieutenant of Company A, 91st
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, July 19, 1862; he was promoted to
the captaincy of the same company June 1, 1863. He
became major of the regiment Jan. 4, 1865; he served to the
end of the war, and received an honorable discharge, June
30, 1865, at Camp Chase, Ohio. He should be addressed
at Gallipolis, Gallia county, Ohio.
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Harrison Twp. -
FRANKLIN D. NIDA - and Martha C.
McCall were married in Harrison township, Ohio, June 8,
1865. He was born in Walnut township, Dec. 19, 1840,
while his wife was born in Harrison, Dec. 7, 1845. She
is the daughter of James and Martha (Phelps) McCall.
Lewis and Jane (Blankenship) Nida are parents of the
subject of this sketch. The children of Mr. and
Mrs. Nida are: Engene, born Mar. 14, 1866,
died Sept. 24, 1874; Emery, Dec. 22, 1868,
resides in Harrison; James F., June 20, 1870, died
Nov. 13, 1877; Victor J., May 9, 1872, resides in
Harrison; William L., May 1, 1874, resides in
Harrison; Blanche J., Sept. 29, 1876, resides in
Harrison; Chancey G.,Dec. 26, 1879. Mr. Nida
is a resident of Harrison township, and is engaged in
farming. Address, Lincoln, Gallia county, Ohio. |
Walnut Twp. -
STEPHEN E. NIDA~ Page 26 |
Clay Twp. -
HENRY
C. NORTHUP - is a carpenter and farmer, and settled
in Clay township in 1842. He is a son of George V.
and Hannah (Gilbert) Northup, who moved to this county
in 1806. He was born in Gallia county, Ohio, August 4,
1842, and was united in marriage with Elizabeth,
daughter of Charles F. and Hannah (Grafton) Gillingham,
in Gallia county, Oct. 24, 1866. She was born Oct. 14,
1848. They have one child to bless their union:
Mary A, born Oct. 7, 1867, lives at home. He was
elected township trustee in 1875, and still holds the
office. He served three years in the 7th Regiment Ohio
Volunteer Cavalry, was taken prisoner at Rogersville, East
Tennessee, Nov. 6, 1863, and was released Dec. 13, 1864.
He participated in a number of hard fought battles.
His grandfather moved here before the battle of Point
Pleasant, and his grandfather's brother was captured by the
Indians. After he was with them six years he was
found, but became dissatisfied and returned and remained
three years longer. He has a gun-barrel that was used
in the battle of Point Pleasant, that has been in the family
ever since. Address, Thivener, Gallia county, Ohio
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Walnut Twp. -
JOHN J. NOTTER~ Page 26 |
Walnut Twp. -
W. D. NULL~ Page 26 |
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