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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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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 exceptin, 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.
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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.
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| 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. |
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.
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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.
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Walnut Twp. -
DANIEL PATTERSON, M. D.~ Page 26 |
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. |
| 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) Martin.
Mr. 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. |
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.
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Ohio Twp. -
STEPHEN POLLOCK~ Page 12 |
Ohio Twp. -
THOMAS A. POLLOCK~ Page 12 |
| 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. |
Ohio Twp. -
DANIEL PORTER~ 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. |
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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.
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