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ELI G. CAMPBELL,
farmer, P. O. La Fayette, was born in Deer Creek Township February 16,
1838. He is a son of William E. and Sarah Campbell, he a native
of Maryland and she of Virginia. The grandparents were Hugh and
Margaret Campbell. The maternal grandfather was John Moore,
who came to Ohio and settled in Madison County, near London— among the
first settlers—where he remained till his death, November 10, 1839, aged
seventy-seven years. William Campbell, the father of our
subject, was born in Maryland, August 17, 1801, emigrated to Ohio and
settled in Madison County, in quite an early day, while a young, single
man, and here he was married to Sarah Moore, October 20,
1831, by whom he had eight children—seven now surviving—Laura
(married John Lucy), James J., William, Alexander. Eli
G., Benjamin M., Sarah. John W. (deceased), and Creighton E.
(now a resident of Montana). Of these sons, all but the youngest served
in the war of the rebellion. James, Alexander and John
enlisted in the spring of 1861, in the Twenty-sixth Regiment Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, for three years, or during the war. James was
taken prisoner and was confined in the Libby and Andersonville Prisons,
and suffered untold hardships in those terrible places during a period
of eighteen months' confinement: was almost starved to death, and when
released was but a living skeleton. Alexander and John saw
hard service and had many narrow escapes. John, after serving
nearly one year, was taken sick with camp fever, and returned home on
furlough, where, after lingering about three months, on May 19, 1862,
died, and his remains now rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, at London. Eli
was in the three months' service, but was out about four months.
Benjamin enlisted in a company of cavalry in the spring of 1865, and
was with Sherman through the South till the close of the war.
Mr. Campbell followed farming through life in Union and Deer
Creek Town
ships. In his early life, he was Captain of a rifle company, which was
mustered at appointed times, when they would camp out for several days
and perform regular drill service; this practice was followed for
several years. Mr. Campbell died December 17, 1857, aged
fifty-six years. His wife died March 27, 1882, aged seventy-four years.
Eli G., the subject of this sketch, was born, raised and grew to
manhood in Deer Creek Township, and has passed the most of his life on
the Gwynne farm, where he now resides. This farm consists of 3,300
acres, one of the largest and best stock farms in the county. It is the
estate of E. W. Gwynne (deceased), one of the early settlers,
which is inherited by two grandchildren—Edmiston and Marie
Gwynne. Mr. Campbell has had the entire
superintendence of this large farm since the death of Mr.
Gwynne—a period of fifteen years.
Mr. Campbell married Eliza J. Buntin,
March 6, 1867; she is a daughter of James and Catharine Buntin,
natives of Ireland. Eliza was born in Deer Creek Township, in
February, 1842, and died February 15, 1870, aged twenty-eight years. By
her he had twins (deceased). The large brick
residence on this farm, an important tavern stand in an early day, where
all the stages and passengers used to stop on their journey from
Columbus to Springfield, prior to the building of the National road, or
the day of railroads, and on a pane of glass still in one of the
windows, is engraved the name "George E. Kummer, New York,
September, 1830," a passenger, engraved by himself, where it has
remained over half a century. Mr. Campbell is one of the active
business men of the community, and the position he holds, in charge of
this large stock farm, imposes upon him a great responsibility, he
having 400 head of cattle to attend to, and 400 acres in cultivation,
principally in corn.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
WILLIAM ALEXANDER CAMPBELL,
farmer, P. O. La Fayette, a native of Madison County, born May 6, 1836,
is a son of William E. and Sarah Campbell, whose history is given
in the sketch of Eli G. Campbell. The subject of this sketch was
raised and grew to manhood in Madison County, where he was married,
November 21, 1878, to Louisa Dillow, who is a native of
this county, born September 9, 1844, and whose ancestors are given in
sketch of William Dillow. Mr. Campbell and wife
have one child, born September 13, 1879—Harley Clarence.
Mr. Campbell is a carpenter by trade, which business he
followed until the spring of 1878, when he located where he now lives,
and has since resided, engaged in the honorable occupation of farming.
This farm he purchased of his brother Eli; it embraces fifty-one
acres of good land, all in cultivation, with good buildings and
improvements, and pleasantly situated about one quarter of a mile north
of La Fayette.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
R. E. CARPENTER,
farmer, P. O. West Canaan. The subject of this sketch was born in
Canaan Township, Madison County, July 14, 1850; he is a son of Wesley
and Sarah ( Smith ) Carpenter, natives of Ohio. He owns
170 acres of land in Canaan Township, one miles south of Amity, on the
lower pike. He was born and raised on this farm and has two
sisters, viz.: Mary Amanda, and Irena, wife of
John Stalbird; Mary makes her brother's house her home.
Our subject's father's sister was Mrs. Dr. Jane McCloud.
Mr. Carpenter is an Republican in politics.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H.
Beers & Co., 1883 |
S. H.
CARTZDAFNER, London, a prominent grocer, was born in Frederick
County, Md., April 14, 1826. He is a son of Michael Cartzdafner,
a native of that State, and there reared. He was a miller by trade, and
came to Ohio in 1854. He located at Georgesville, in Franklin County,
and in this county a year later. He came to London in 1860, and there
died in the spring of 1862. Mr. Cartzdafner married Maria
Connelly, a native of Montgomery County, Md. They were the parents
of ten children, six of whom are living. Mother died in April, 1881, and
sleeps beside her husband, in Oak Hill Cemetery, east of London. Our
subject was the second child and son of this family, and, when nineteen
years of age, went to "Virginia, where he learned milling. He worked at
his trade six or seven years, in Jefferson County, that State,
principally at Harper's Ferry. In 1852, he came to Columbus, and soon
after to Madison County, being first employed by J. C. Smith in
the "Old Chrisman Mill," in Oak Run Township. He was in the Georgesville
Mill two years; three years in the Robert's Mill, three miles west of
London, and soon after located permanently in London. He became
associated in the grocery trade with John Jones, the partnership being
dissolved two and a half year later. Since that time Mr. Cartzdafner
has been in business alone, and has met with fair success in his
mercantile transactions. He became connected with Virginia Lodge, No. 1
(Odd Fellows), of Harper's Ferry, in 1849. and since his residence in
London has been a member of Madison Lodge, No. 70, and the Encampment of
the same fraternity. His political views are decidedly Democratic, and
he has been a member of both the Council and Board of Education of
London. He was united in marriage, June 25, 1850, to Mary S. Jones,
a native of Pennsylvania, then residing it Harper's Ferry, Va. Eleven
children have been given them, four living—Anna, wife of Will
H. Chandler, Jr., an enterprising business man of London;
Maria, William and Fannie. Mrs. Cartzdafner is
a member of the M. E. denomination.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
J. W. CHANCE,
a rising and popular young dentist of this city was born in Clark
County, Ohio, August 29, 1848. His ancestry can be traced back in the
following: Jeremiah Change was an Englishman by birth, and came
to America between 1730 and 1740, locating in Maryland, where he lived
till his death. One son, John Chance, was born near Baltimore
about1762. He married Martha Watkins. One son
of this union, Samuel Chance was born in Maryland, eighteen miles
from .Baltimore, m 1781. He was a wagon-maker by trade, and married
Mary Smallwood, a native of Virginia, and daughter of Dean
Smallwood, and niece of Brig. Gen. Smallwood, of
Revolutionary fame. They were the parents of ten children, only three
living. The father died near Catawba, Clark Co., Ohio, October 21, 1838
and the mother in Catawba March 1, 1870, aged eighty-one years. One of
their three living children is William Chance, the father of our
subject. He was born in Pleasant Township, Clark County, Ohio, July 14,
1815, and is now a resident of Champaign County. He married Henrietta
Jones, born in Champaign County, Ohio, February 21, 1827, and
daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Wooley) Jones.
The latter was the daughter of Stephen Wooley, of
Revolutionary fame, who was the son of William Wooley.
This latter married Margaret Brown, a granddaughter of
Walford Weber, grandson of King William IV,
of Holland. He came to America in 1649, and purchased a goodly portion
of Manhattan Island, now the site of New York City. His sister, Aneke
Jans, left an estate embracing 192 acres of land in the heart of New
York City, and for which the heirs now lay claim. It will thus be seen
that William Chance's wife, the mother of our subject, is
of royal blood, sixth in line from King William IV, of Holland.
She has been the mother of eight children, five living, and two residing
in London, this county, subject and brother, John S., his
assistant. The subject of this notice was reared on a farm, obtaining a
very fair education. He was engaged in teaching school in Champaign
County for two years, and for five years in Jefferson and Deer Creek
Townships, of this county. About 1876, he commenced the practical study
of dentistry, at Columbus, with Dr. R. G. Warner, of that city, a
former resident of London. He remained with him one year and then came
to London. He immediately formed a partnership with Dr. Carter,
which was dissolved by the latter's death, in 1878. Dr. Chance
then took charge of the entire business, and has steadily increased it
until at present he has one of the finest offices in Central Ohio, and a
practice large and remunerative. He is an indefatigable worker, and well
merits the success that has followed his every effort. He is connected
by membership with the Ohio State Dental Association, the M E. Church,
and is a true believer in the principles of the Republican party. Dr.
Chance was married, November 30, 1876, to Allie E. Snyder, a
native of Madison County, and daughter of John and Drusilla
(Ellsworth) Snyder. They have two children—Paul A. and
Ethel, Mrs. Chance is also a consistent member of the M. E.
denomination.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
WILLIAM H. CHANDLER, SR.,
a prominent retired merchant, London, was born at Hanover, N. H., April
19, 1814. His father, Henry H. Chandler, was born in Pomfret,
Conn., June 14, 1786. In early life he learned the trade of a
wool-carder, and subsequently that of a cabinet-maker. He married Anne
Wright, born at Hanover, N. H, May 20, 1790. The former died November
20, 1869, aged eighty-three years, and the latter May 1, 1875, aged
eighty-five years. W. H. Chandler was the second child and first
son of a family of six children, three jet living, and received only a
limited education. When twenty-one years of age, he secured a situation
as a clerk in a retail store, and two years later went to Charlestown,
now a suburb of Boston, Mass., securing a position as keeper in the
McLane Insane Asylum, which he filled for three years. He then went to
East Cambridge, not far distant, and again engaged as clerk. In 1839, he
came to Columbus, Ohio, obtaining a situation as clerk in a drug house.
He was subsequently employed as keeper in the Ohio Insane Asylum,
remaining in that position until 1843. He then came to London, and after
clerking for some time, started in the grocery business on "West High
street, opposite the court house, but shortly after sold out to "Uncle
Ben Tinder" During the succeeding year, he was engaged in farming, and
May 2, 1844, married Isabella Fellows, born in Hanover, N.
H., February 5, 1816. Some time after marriage, he went to Washington C.
H., Fayette Co., Ohio, and, with Nathan Blodgett, was
engaged in mercantile pursuits for three years, under the firm name of
Chandler & Blodgett. He then sold his interest to his
partner, and upon his return to London formed a partnership with W.
W. Fellows, the firm continuing business for seven years. At the
expiration of this time, Mr. C. again sold his individual
interest in the business. Subsequently, with Jeriah Swetland,
he engaged in business at Mt. Sterling, in Pleasant Township, this
county. Three years later the stock was sold to Benjamin Leach, and the
firm of Swetland & Chandler removed to London, and there
continued business until both agreed to retire. The partnership is yet
to be dissolved. Mr. Chandler was a merchant for twenty-one years, and
gained quite a competence. He is the owner of sixty-eight acres of land
in the corporate limits of London, and resides in the northeastern part
of the village. He has been a Democrat in polities, and for two terms
served as County Treasurer. He has also held the offices of Councilman
and member of the School Board in the village. He is connected by
membership with Chandler Lodge, No. 138 (Masonic), and the
Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler
have three children—Anna, William H., Jr., and Harvey F. Mrs.
Chandler is a member of the M. E. Church. Will H. Chandler,
Jr., the oldest son, was born in London November 4,1848. He grew to
manhood in his native place, receiving a good English education. In
early life he was a clerk for his father and Jeriah Swetland,
remaining with them till they sold out. On March 1, 1873, he purchased
the stock and trade of Z. T. Graham, book seller, and has
since conducted that business, meeting with fair success. Mr.
Chandler is one of London's most enterprising business men, and a
member of the Masonic fraternity. He has always been an active Democrat
He was Trustee of Union Township three or four terms, has been Treasurer
of London corporation six years, and is a member of the County
Democratic Central Committee. Mr. Chandler was married to
Annie, daughter of S. H. Cartzdafner, grocer, of London. Of their
six children two are living—Edward W. and Wright. Mrs.
Chandler is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Harvey F.
Chandler, the youngest son of William H, was born in London
August 6, 1854. Like his brother, he grew up in London, being educated
in its public schools. When nineteen years of age, he went to Enfield,
N. H., and was there employed by Dodge, Davis & Co., woolen
manufacturers. He remained one year, and then returned to London, where
he soon after accepted a position with John Kinney, dry
goods. He remained in this business about sixteen months, and then came
to his present position, with his brother W ill, in the book store. He
was married, December 21, 1881, to Emma, daughter of John
Jones, a retired grocer of London.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
GEORGE CHAPPELL settled
near Walnut Run about 1810, and remained a resident of this township
till death. He was a native of Virginia; married Margaret Green:
had four sons and two daughters, all deceased but two—Thomas and
Charles, who are now residents of Illinois. Mr. Chappell
served as a Justice of the Peace for many years, and while in that
office used his best efforts to get parties to compromise, and thus
avoid all litigation, if possible; was a most excellent man and faithful
officer. John C. Jones, though not an early settler of Paint
Township, having settled here in 1844, yet he was born in East Tennessee
in 1817, came to Ohio in 1821, grew to manhood, and has been prominently
identified with the growth and progress of the county from a very early
day. He has served as Director of the County Infirmary, as a Justice of
the Peace, as Township Trustee and other minor offices. He is now quite
advanced in years, having spent a long and useful life, devoted to the
interests of his county and the community in which he has lived. Rev.
William Sutton, a minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, was,
it is believed, born in Virginia, but became a settler of Paint Township
about 1810, locating on the Hume land. He married Hannah
Coberly; resided here but a few years, when, as a Methodist
minister, he had to adopt the itinerant life they live; but the greater
portion of his life was spent in the service of the ministry within
Madison County. He died at Mt. Sterling, although his home and residence
at the time of his death was in London, and there his body was taken for
interment. He was an excellent man and faithful Christian minister
Lewis Higgins. a native of Virginia, settled on the Hume tract of
land about 1811.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
JOHN F. CHENOWETH,
retired farmer, P. O. London. The parents of our subject were Elijah
and Rachel (Foster) Chenoweth, he a native of Pennsylvania, and she
of Virginia. They were married in Virginia, and about 1790 emigrated to
Kentucky, and settled in Mason County: thence, about 1799, they came to
Ross County, Ohio, and the next year, 1800, they located in Franklin
County, on the Big Darby, where his wife died about 1820. He died in
1830. They had five sons and four daughters, all deceased but two —John
F. and Elijah. They were among the early pioneers of Franklin
County, as they had been prior of Mason County, Ky., where John F.,
our subject, was born September 15, 1793. He was a child of about six
years when brought to Ohio, where he grew to manhood fully inured to the
wildest and roughest of pioneer life, where he says he had many a race
and wrestle with the Indians, who were then in plentiful numbers in this
vicinity. He was married, March 21,1811, to Margaret Fergurson,
by Rev. Simon Cochran. They settled on his father's
place and lived until about 1820, when he located in Madison County,
where he purchased 133 acres of land, which is now embraced in the tract
of land owned by his son Elijah. He says that at the time he
purchased that tract of land, he thought if he could succeed in paying
for it, he should feel satisfied; but before that was paid for, he saw
another piece he desired, and he bought it. He early engaged in
stock-raising, and soon was largely engaged in buying and driving stock
over the mountains to the Eastern markets. In this trade he prospered,
and from time to time purchased more land, till finally he owned about
3,000 acres, all in one body, extending from California westward for two
and one-half miles, constituting him one of the largest land-holders in
Madison County; and all this was accomplished through his industry,
energy and financial ability. He not only raised from poverty to wealth
and affluence, but was also placed by the people into many public
offices of trust. He served in the Legislature in the session of
1829-30, as County Commissioner twelve years or more, and as Justice of
the Peace about the same length of time, besides filling most of the
offices of his township. In his boyhood days, his school privileges were
of the most meager kind; when they settled in Franklin County, there
were no schools there, but by going to Chillicothe, in Ross County, he
obtained some of the first rudiments of an education; finally a
round-log schoolhouse was built in Madison County, on Opossum Run, near
the Franklin County line, and here he finished his education. Such was
the beginning of this worthy old pioneer, who arose to wealth and
distinction by his own unaided efforts. Mr. Chenoweth and
wife had fourteen children, of whom six now survive—Rachel, wife of
Moses Bales; Hezakiah, Elijah. Francis, Marion, and Mary,
wife of Dr. Dennis Warner. This worthy couple were
not only pioneers in the secular affairs of this country, but most truly
pioneers of the church, joining the Methodist Episcopal Church while
young, he about 1809 and she about 1812; thus he has spent a life of
labor in the church of threescore and ten years, the allotted period of
man's life. A few years ago Mr. Chenoweth bought property
in London, where in his advancing years he has retired from the farm and
active business life, and where he can be convenient to church and the
means of grace, desiring to spend the remainder of his days in quiet and
rest. He is now ninety years of age, and enjoys good general health.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
DENNIS CLARK, London,
proprietor London Woolen Mills, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio,
April 8, 1827. His father, Ralph Clark, was a native of
Maryland, and a farmer by occupation. He came to Ohio in 1813, when
eighteen years of age, locating in Fairfield County, and residing there
until 1833. He then removed to the " Sandusky Plains," near Upper
Sandusky, and ten years later to northern part of Greene County. In
1862, he came to London, where he died February 8, 1872, in his
seventy-seventh year. He married Mary Rose, also a native
of Maryland. They were married in Ohio, and the parents of ten children,
four living. Mrs. Clark died in January, 1879, aged
eighty-three years. . Our subject is the only one of the family in this
county, and learned his present trade when seventeen years of age, at
Springfield, Ohio. He completed his trade in Dayton, and in the spring
of 1850, came to London. He went into the woolen mill of C. K.
Slagle, one mile north of London, on the Somerford pike, and soon
after the mill was rented to a man named Fish. Two or or three years
later, Mr. Clark rented the mill, and ran it a few years.
He then purchased it, and operated it till January 28, 1864, when it was
burned down. Then, with others, he formed a stock company, and built and
operated the woolen mill on the site of the present London Flouring
Mill, from 1866 till 1871, it being consumed by fire in the latter year.
In 1872, he erected his present mill, and has operated it to the present
time with good success. Mr. Clark is a member of the Odd
Fellows Lodge and Encampment, and the Methodist Episcopal Church, all of
London. He was formerly a Republican in politics, but of late years has
been an earnest Prohibitionist. He was united in marriage, February 8,
1852, to Virginia V., daughter of C. K. Slagel (deceased).
Of their ten children, six are living —Wilbur F., married
Virginia Blizzard, and resides in London; Alice May,
wife of John R. Manning, of London; George W., Mary F., Albert
S. and Nellie McClimans. Mrs. Clark is also a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
JAMES CLARK, farmer, P.
O. London, was born in Anne Arundel County, Md., August 16, 1826; he is
the son of Henry and Mary (Collier) Clark. His mother dying
when he was very young, he was taken in charge by an uncle, Henry J.
Sothern, a resident of Guernsey County, Ohio, with whom he came to
the county in 1840, settling in Somerford Township. He was married
February 28, 1861, to Miss Martha Jane Foster, and has a family
of four children, viz.: Miranda, Kimball, Ada and Dellie.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
JOB J. CLARK, insurance
agent, London, was born in that city July 15, 1851. He is a son of
Judge B. F. Clark, Cashier in the Madison National Bank, whose
sketch appears in this record. Our subject was reared in his native
village and educated in its public schools. He embarked in the boot and
shoe business, with his brother Quinn, remaining with him till
the latter's death, September 16, 1878. He soon after sold his stock and
trade to Leon Minshall, and then engaged in his present
business. He had been made an agent of the Security of New York, in
1870, and the Hartford in 1871. To these two he has added the agency of
the Etna, Phoenix, Putnam, Queen of Liverpool, American of Philadelphia,
Insurance of North America, Franklin of Columbus, Ohio, and National of
Hartford. These companies are among the very best in existence, and
Mr. Clark has succeeded in issuing many thousand policies throughout
Madison County. Mr. Clark is a member of the Masonic Lodge and
Chapter—Enoch Grand Lodge of Perfection, Franklin Council Princes of
Jerusalem, Columbus Chapter Rose Croix, being A. A. S. R. Orient of Ohio
Valley of Columbus, American Legion of Honor, Knights of Honor, Knights
of Pythias, of London, and Mt. Vernon Commandery, No. 1, Knights
Templar, of Columbus. He is also connected with the Presbyterian Church,
and is Democratic in political matters. He was married, November 14,
1872, to Minnie, daughter of L. P. Wildman. They have
three children—Myrtle, Franklin and Burt.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
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ASA CONVERSE, merchant, P.
O. Plain City, was born in Vermont Feb. 9, 1814, and is the son of
Squire Converse and Anna (Rand) Converse, of English Descent. They
came to Darby Township in 1814, and located in what is known as the
"Converse Settlement." Our subject remained on the farm until
sixteen years of age, when he began learning tanning, and soon taking up
the shoe-making trade, he followed both with more than average success
for several years. He then opened a general store, which he has
conducted over twenty-one years, from 1861. He also owns 133-1/3
acres of good land. In 1835, he married Thankful McCloud,
wife of J. J. Morelock, of Marysville; Albert N.; and
L. Jennie, wife of Dr. Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Converse
are members of the M. E. Church, of which he has been a Trustee.
He is a Republican, and has acted as a delegate to the State convention.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 ~ Page 967 |
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J. QUIN CONVERSESource: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago:
W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 ~ Page 968 |
JAMES N. CONVERSE,
stock-raiser, P. O. West Canaan, was born in Darby Township, Madison
County, Ohio, Oct. 29, 1823, in a log cabin on his grandfather's farm.
He is a son of Charles and Phebe (Norton) Converse. His
father was a native of Vermont and died Oct. 31, 1849, aged fifty-five
years; he was of English descent. Our subject was married,
Nov. 22, 1846, to Julia Ann, daughter of James and Elizabeth
(Carpenter) Calhoun, her father a native of Portage County, Ohio, of
Scotch and Irish descent. By this union two children were born,
viz.: Elizabeth Ann, born Sept. 14, 1848, wife of Butler
Smith, who died May 27, 1877, and she married Cary Milliken
Sept. 15, 1881. They reside in Jefferson Township. Henry
B., born Jan. 8, 1850, was married September 17, 1875, to
Elizabeth Beach, daughter of Uriah and Elenor (Downing) Beach,
by whom he has two children, viz: Walter and Julie E.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers &
Co., 1883 |
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L. D. CONVERSE, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born
in Darby Township Jan. 31, 1826. HE is a brother of Dr. J.
Converse, whose sketch appears in this work. He attended the
common schools and had the advantages of a select school taught in the
vicinity. He remained on a farm until he reached his majority,
when he commenced teaching school. He was married, in 1851, to
Laura Thomas, a native of Champaign County and a daughter of A.
H. Thomas. They have four children, viz., Marcia L., J. L.
H., Carrie C., Pearl D. and Ruby N. Mr. and Mrs. Converse
are members of the M. E. Church, in which he has been a
Class-Leader, Steward and Trustee, and an active worker in the Sunday
school. HE is a member of the Greenback party in politics.
In 1845, he was elected Lieutenant of the First Squadron, First Brigade,
Thirtieth Division, Ohio State Militia. He is an active worker in
the cause of education, and has served as a School Director for some
time.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 ~ Page 967 |
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RUSSEL B. CONVERSESource: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 ~ Page 968 |
Darby Twp. -
SANFORD CONVERSESource: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago:
W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 ~ Page 968 |
JOSEPH CORNS,
ornamental painter, London, was born at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire,
England, May 13, 1828. He is a son of Abraham Corns, a
native of England, and a gun locksmith by trade. He came to America in
1853, locating in Lancaster County, Perm., and there died in December,
1861. He married Sally Robinson, a native of England, who
died there of the cholera in 1849. They only had two children—a son and
daughter, the latter now deceased. Our subject learned ornamental
japanning, on waiters, etc., in England, and has in his possession a
piece of such work executed by himself when but eleven years of age. He
was twenty -five years old when he accompanied his parents to America,
and, after a nine years' residence in Lancaster County, Penn., went to
Harmony, Clark Co., Ohio, and from thence to London about the close of
the war. He has since been engaged at his trade, and that of
house-painting and frescoing. In the latter line he was employed in
decorating the walls and ceilings of the different houses of worship,
and the schoolhouse of London. Mr. Corns is connected by membership with
Madison Lodge, No. 70, London Encampment, No. 126, L O. O. F., and
Chandler Lodge, No. 138. Masonic. He was married, March 2, 1850, to
Anna Bracknell. Six children have been born to them, four
living—Annie S., widow of O. C. Smith, deceased,
and present wife of Dwight Olds, of Springfield; Mary,
wife of Cad Peterson, a farmer of Union Township,
this county; William and Harry.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
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THOMAS CORNWELLSource: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago:
W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 ~ Page 969 |
GEORGE R. CREGO, farmer,
P. O. West Canaan, was born in New York July 4, 1817; he is a son of
Noah D. and Abigail (Maybe) Crego. He emigrated to Ohio with
his parents in 1821. His mother was born March 15, 1793, and died
June 30, 1882. His father was born in Dec., 1793, and died in
Sept., 1864. They were natives of York State, where they married.
The father was in the war of 1812. Our subject was first married,
Oct. 8, 1838, to Rachel Cary, who was born in Madison County;
Ohio, Oct. 8, 1838; she was a daughter of Stephen and Katie Johnson
His second marriage was to Lydia (Chellis) Pendlan, widow of
Jackson Pendlan on Dec. 15, 1874. Her father was a native of
Vermont, who was born in 1800, and died May 26, 1879. Her mother
was a native of Lower Canada, 1829. She is the mother of one
child, J. W., born Feb. 5, 1860. Our subject is a farmer by
occupation, and a Republican in politics. He is the father of nine
children, viz., Sarah, wife of L. M. Frazell; Mahala, wife
of Henry Nunnamaker; Isaac, married; Elizabeth, wife of
James Ruttan; Catherine, widow of Pater Strickland, who
married James Mills; James, married to Hester Canada;
Abram, married to Ada Fisher; Rachel, wife of
Charles Chellis, and George R. , Jr., single.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 |
D. J. CUTLER, farmer, P. O.
West Canaan, was born in Madison County, Sept. 11, 1840. His
father, Elisha Cutler, was born Feb. 2, 1809, was born in this
State May 22, 1817. Our subject was reared on the farm and
attended the district schools until 1860, when he entered the graded
school at Plain City. In 1861, he attended the academy at London,
after which he taught school for several years during the winter season.
He was married, March 28, 1872, to Electra J., daughter of
James G. and Hannah (Newhouse) Miller, of Pickaway County. By
this union two children were born, viz., James Benjamin, born in
August, 1874, and Eva Maud, born July 4, 1880. Mr. and
Mrs. Cutler are members of the Universalist Church, in which he is a
Trustee. He is a Republican in politics and has served as Justice
of the Peace for two or three terms.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
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