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History of Morrow County and Ohio
Containing a brief History of the State of Ohio, from its earliest settlement to the present time,
embracing its topography, geological, physical and climatic features; its agricultural, stock-growing,
railroad interests, etc.; a History of Morrow County, giving an account of its
aboriginal inhabitants, early settlement by the whites, pioneer incidents,
its growth, its improvements, organization of the county, its
judicial and political history, its business and indus-
tries, churches, schools, etc.; Biographical
Sketches, Portraits of some of
the Early Settlers and
Prominent Men,
etc., etc.
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Chester Twp. –
FREDERICK GABERS, carriage-maker; Chesterville; was born in 1822, in Hiddengen, Germany. He is the son of Frederick, born also in Germany; his mother died when our subject was three years old. He attended school from the age of 6 to 13; he then sought the employment of his father, that of working on the farm and carpentering; the latter he devoted his entire attention to at the age of 16, which he continued until 1844, when he sought the American shores; landing at Baltimore, and subsequently coming to Mt. Liberty, Knox Co., Ohio, and then worked in a wagon shop for one winter. In the spring of 1846, he transferred his services to Mt. Vernon, same county, and there was in the employ of Wm. Sanderson, carriage maker, and continued with him one year, and then worked at the same business for Leverage, in the same town. In 1849 he came to Chesterville, and worked one year at his trade for Stephen Trusdel; he then bought his employer out and continued the business there until 1876, when he bought his present shop, a splendid two-story brick, 50x20 feet, where he now continues the business of making and trimming carriages and buggies, together with wagons and repairs. He entered a matrimonial alliance in 1851, with Maria C., a daughter of Adam and Susan Shaffer. She was born in Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio, with her parents, at an early day. Her younger days were joyfully spent with them in Knox Co., where the parents spent the remainder of their lives and had twelve children. Mr. Gabers was blessed with one child which died unnamed. She had given herself to the duties of the Presbyterian church, in which faith she died, leaving the record of a faithful member. He also belongs to the same denomination, and has been elder in the same. He has always been a temperance man, and has never used tobacco in any way. When he came to Ohio he had $20.00 in gold. He now possesses a good business, of which we have spoken, and also owns 28½  acres of well improved land, adjoining the village of Chesterville. His early work in Ohio was by the piece, which was $5.00 per set of buggy wheels. He would begin work at four in the morning and work late at night, and would construct two sets per week. Mr. Gabers does not confine himself to any political party, but votes for the best man.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 600-601
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Franklin Twp. –
FREDRICK GALE
, carpenter; Pulaskiville; among the representative men of this township Mr. Gale deserves more than a passing notice; he is the son of James and Matilda (Mann) Gale, and was born in this township June 15, 1836; his parents were natives of Bedford Co., Penn., and came and settled in Congress Tp., on the Daken place. They next settled in this township on the place known as the “Wheat Farm,” where they lived and raised a family of eleven clildren [sic] -- Melinda, Benjamin, Fredrick, William, Elizabeth, Mary, Abner, Amy A., John, Sarah E. and Eliza C.  Eliza C. died Sept. 14, 1859; Melinda, Feb. 8, 1855; Benjamin, Jan. 25, 1870; William, Nov. 2, 1860; James Gale, the father, Sept. 7, 1868; Matilda Gale, the mother, Aug. 1, 1878; James Gale was one of those men who believed that it required the exercise of intelligence to make a successful farmer, and all his operations displayed a knowledge and forethought of one who studied his calling. When he settled on the above mentioned farm there was only a small clearing and a cabin, built probably by Jonathan Lavering and now there are fine buildings, and about 140 acres cleared in such a way as to leave a girt of timber encircling the farm for the protection of crops. He has for many years been known as a most successful wheat grower, raising an average of 300 bushels annually, and has raised 600 bushels per year; during life he filled several township offices -- as Assessor, Treasurer and Trustee.  Frederick Gale received a common school education, and worked at home until he was 21; then he began working at the carpenter trade, having such skill in the use of tools that he received wages from the first; he has taken and completed many contracts in this township -- as Township Hall and the Grange Hall -- until he is known as a skilled and competent workman; Oct. 20, 1856, he united his fortunes with Lucy A. Hyler.  She was a daughter of James and Ann (Jackson) Hyler.  She was born Nov. 9, 1838, in this township. Two children, a son and a daughter, have been born to them. Reece was born Jan. 22, 1858; Nett, May 2, 1864. The first five years of their married life was spent in Congress Tp., where he erected buildings. He now owns ninety acres of land, fifty of which he has earned by his own labor and forethought; here we find one fine spring and twenty-five acres of bottom land. He has held the office of Assessor, to perform the duties of which he was thoroughly competent. Mr. Gale has two dens containing two species of ferrets -- a little animal very destructive to rats; he has also a fine collection of pigeons, consisting of eight varieties, some of them very rare and numbering fifty birds.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 781
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Gilead Twp. –
J. W. GALLEHER
, of Bowen & Galleher, grocers; Mt. Gilead; was born on his father’s farm, in Congress Tp., Richland, now Morrow Co., Ohio, Oct. 21, 1843, and lived there eight years, when they moved to Franklin Tp., and engaged in farming.  He attended school until he was 15 years of age, and then began working at carpentering by the month, following the same principally until 1872, when he began farming on his own account in Canaan Tp.; he lived there until 1875, when he engaged in the grocery business at Denmark, the firm being Harris & Galleher; they continued about eighteen months; he then sold out and came to Mt. Gilead, and engaged in his present business.  March 1, 1866, he married Miss Mary J. Smith; she is also a native of this county.  They have four children -- Frank, Ardella, Clyde and Alice.  In 1861, he enlisted in the 136th O. N. G., and served until the command was discharged.  While in Denmark, he served as Postmaster, during the last year’s residence there.  His parents, William and Frances Itson Galleher, were natives of Loudoun Co., Va.; they were married there, and came here at an early day.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 534
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  Gilead Twp. –
ROSCOE S. GALLEHER
, carpenter; Mt. Gilead; was born Dec. 8, 1856, in Franklin Tp., Morrow Co., Ohio, he was a son of Joseph H. and America C. (Hepsley) Galleher; his father was a native of Loudoun Co., Va.; the mother was born in Maryland, near Baltimore.  Joseph H. was a farmer, and removed to Morrow Co. in 1830; Roscoe was the eldest of a family of six children, viz. -- Caleb R., George F., William J., Dora M. and Ernest E., who died in infancy.  Roscoe remained at home until 15 years of age, and then commenced learning his trade with Ezra Woodward, of Morrow Co.; he continued working at his trade until about 1875, when he went to Frederickstown [sic], working on the grist mill, being at that time in business for himself; he stayed there until November, 1875, and then returned to his father’s in Morrow Co.; he afterwards worked on the Town Hall building, for Miller & Smith, at Mt. Gilead. In 1877 Mr. G. purchased 75 acres of land, and for two years his time was partly occupied in farming. In 1879 he returned to Mt. Gilead, and was married to Arrilla M. Caywood, in 1877; they have one child -- Ellis A., born Feb. 16, 1878.  Mr. G. has finished for himself an elegant residence on West High street, and is beginning to reap some of the results of an industrious and well-spent life.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 536
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Congress Twp. –
S. T. GALLEHER
; farmer; P. O. Mt. Gilead; is an enterprising farmer of the township, and a native of Loudoun Co., Va., where he was born Dec. 15, 1822; is the tenth of a family of twelve children born to Samuel N. and Phebe (Owsley) Galleher; the latter was born April 14, 1787, in the same county and state as the son -- S. T. Gallaher. The father was born Dec. 1, 1783, and came West with his parents, about the year 1834, stopping in Knox Co. the first winter. The following spring he came to Franklin Tp., now of this county, where he settled and remained until his death, Nov. 6 1860; Mrs. Galleher died March 19, 1863. The father was of Irish and the mother of Welsh descent.  S. T. Galleher began in life for himself at the age of 23; about which time -- April 17, 1845 -- he was married to Dinah Cook, who was born in Franklin Tp., Oct. 2, 1828; a daughter of Wm. P. and Louisa (Mann) Cook. The Cook family were from Maryland, and the Manns from Bedford Co., Pa. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Galleher they lived twelve years on the Cook farm, and in the spring of 1858, moved to this township, and located on the farm where he now lives -- then a tract of unbroken land consisting of eighty acres, which he has brought under a good state of improvement. Two children have been born to them -- Melville P., now a minister of the Church of Christ, with his home at Three Locusts, Marion Co.; he was born Oct. 12, 1846; and Howard Leroy, who was born June 13, 1849, now residing in Gilead Tp.  Mr. Galleher and family are members of the Disciple, or what is better known as the Church of Christ.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp.
686-687
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  Canaan Twp. –
T. C. GALLEHER, farmer; P. O., Marits; was born in Congress Tp., Dec. 20, 1847; is a son of William H. Galleher, a native of Virginia, and came West in 1844, stopping in Knox Co. two years; he then came to Congress Tp., Morrow Co., where Thomas was born; he subsequently moved to Franklin Tp., and after a residence of thirteen years in that locality, moved to Canaan Tp., on the farm now owned by Charles Gillson; here William H. Galleher died, in May, 1871, in his 64th year; his wife survives him. At the age of 21 Thomas was married to Ollie Scribner, who was born in Marion Co., in 1849, daughter of J. H. Scribner, whose wife was Rachel Rush; Mrs. Galleher died Oct. 27, 1869, in Marion Co., Ill., where they were married; she left one child -- Willie H.  Returning to Ohio after the decease of his wife, he was married Sept. 24, 1871, to Mary C. Watson, who was born in this township, and is a daughter of Joseph Watson; they have four children -- Lillie G., Harrie H., Lulu May and Bessie. After this marriage they moved to Cardington Tp., lived one year, and returned to this township, where he has been content to remain; he is a member of the M. E. Church, his father having been associated with that body for many years in an official way, as class-leader, and was an exemplary Christian. Thomas was a member of Co. G, 136th O. N. G., being admitted at the age of 16; he is also a member of the Grange.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 727
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  Lincoln Twp. –
A. L. GANO, farmer, P. O., Cardington; was born in Morrow Co., Ohio., March 6, 1854. His father was a native of Portage Co., Ohio, and the mother of Virginia; they settled in Lincoln Tp., where they resided until 1872, when they moved to Cardington Tp., east of Cardington. A. L. Gano now lives on the old farm; he resided with his parents until 18 years of age; he is now living with his second wife, to whom he was married Oct., 29, 1876; her name was Lily Shoemaker; her parents were old settlers of Morrow Co. From this union there is one child -- Gracie. Mr. Gano has a nice little farm, well suited for snug, careful farming; he having been brought up to this occupation, knows how to perform its duties to the best advantage.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 765
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Lincoln Twp. –
JAMES GARDNER, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born in Ireland, Dec. 18, 1821. He came to America with his parents, Andrew and Margaret (Emmerson) Gardner, in 1823; they landed at New York, and from there went to Clinton Co., in the same state, where they resided until 1833, when they came to Licking Co., Ohio, and in 1840 came to Morrow Co., where our subject has since resided, and where his parents died. His father was a weaver by trade, a business he did not follow after coming to America; his father was born in 1811, and mother in 1818; the father died April 25, 1862, and the mother May 18, 1867; James was raised on a farm, and has always followed farming for a business; his early life was spent at home on the farm; he received limited education, and at the age of 21 began business for himself. He was married twice; the first marriage was Nov. 24, 1842, to Frances Coffman. She was born May 9, 1823; her parents were natives of Va., and came to Morrow Co. in a very early day. From this marriage there were five children -- Peter P., born Sept. 7, 1843; William E., Oct. 10, 1815; Albert G., Oct. 22, 1847; James F., July 30, 1851; Margaret E., June 15, 1858. The mother of these children died March 30, 1869. Mr. Gardner remained a widower until April 10, 1870, when he married Mrs. Jane (West) Biggs. Her parents were natives of Pa. and came to Morrow Co. in a very early day. Her father was born June 3, 1809, and mother March 11, 1808, and she was born June 18, 1838; she had one child by her first marriage, Dennis E. Biggs; he was born Jan. 1, 1860. She also has one child by her last marriage, Charles W., born April 22, 1874. Mr. Gardner began business for himself in the woods, and almost entirely upon his own resources; but by bard work and perseverance, he has accumulated enough to keep him comfortably through the balance of his days. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church; his first children are all married, and doing for themselves.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 764
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Gilead Twp. –
JOHN GARDNER
, farmer; P. O. Mt. Gilead; was born in Franklin Tp., Knox, now Morrow Co., May 1, 1819. In 1825, his parents moved to Richland Co., and located about four and one-half miles northeast of Mt. Gilead; he lived at home 22 years, then, in company with his brother-in-law he farmed a place belonging to his father, and located near West Point.  Dec. 29, 1842, he married Miss Harriet Carr; she was born in Richland Co., Ohio, April 17, 1821; they occupied a house on the farm, and with his brother-in-law, continued farming the place, until 1850, in the fall of which year his father died, and the following year he bought the old homestead farm, which was entered by his father about 1822, and occupied in 1825; he farmed the place for three years, and then sold the same and bought his present place, and has lived here since. By his marriage there are four children -- Quincy T., born Feb. 16, 1844, and married Miss Lydia Truax, of Elkhart Co., Ind.; he is farming his father’s place; of their three children two are living Eliza and George; Eunice, now Mrs. Bargar, born May 22, 1846, and lives in this vicinity; they had three children, two living -- Melville and Zoa; Mary E., now Mrs. Iden, born Nov. 4, 1848, and lives in Denmark Co.; Albert C., born March 30, 1856, and lives near Denmark. Mr. Gardner resides on his farm, which contains seventy-five acres, and is located three and one-half miles northeast of Mt. Gilead. He has served in the offices connected with the school and road, also as Township Trustee. His parents, Timothy and Sarah (Hawkins) Gardner, were natives of New Jersey and Vermont; they were married in Knox Co., Ohio, where she came with her parents, and he when a young man; they settled here in Morrow Co. in 1825, and lived here until his death, in 1850; she lived on the old homestead until the sale of the same; she then moved to Minnesota, and later she went to the State of Maine, and lived with her son William until her death, March 17, 1873. They had eight children, six of whom are living.  Her parents, Thomas and Sarah (Crosby) Hawkins, were natives of Conn. and New Jersey; Mrs. Harriet (Carr) Gardner’s parents, David and Sarah (Fisher) Carr, were natives of New Jersey; they came to Richland Co., Ohio, he in 1816, and she in 1820; they married there in 1820. He died there Feb. 2, 1875; she is living on the old place where she has made her home for the past sixty years; of their eleven children, eight are living, all but one of whom are married.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 535
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  Peru Twp. –
REUBEN B. GARDNER, farmer; P. O. Bennington; grand-son of John Gardner, who was born Aug. 5, 1759, in Scotland, was a soldier under Lord Cornwallis, and surrendered by him Oct. 19, 1781. Settled in the District of Columbia; in 1800 came to Zanesville, Ohio, thence to Delaware in 1812, or what is now Morrow Co., Ohio, purchasing the lands of one Munson, one of the very earliest settlers in Peru. His son, Robert Gardner, who was born Nov. 20, 1792, in the city of Washington, D. C., emigrated with his father to the Buckeye State, and in 1816, July 1st, married Polly Benedict, who was born in the State of New York, June 11, 798 [sic]. They had the following children: Nelson, born Aug. 9th, 1817; Sarah, Feb. 23, 1819; Reuben, June 18, 1820; Anna, March 23, 1822; Rebecca, Sept. 4, 1823; Phebe J., March 22, 1825; James, born. Nov. 23, 1826, and died same year. Hannah C., born Nov. 15, 1833. December 8th, 1853, the nuptials of Reuben Gardner and Hannah O. Wilson were celebrated by the Rev. Wm. King. Hannah's birthday occurred Sept. 3, 1831; she was therefore over 10 years his junior. Their family names are -- Alice Eugenia, born Aug. 3 1854, and died Oct. 24, 1878: Albert Nelson, born Feb. 4, 1859; Eva Bell, May 10, 1863; Nevada Alaska, Oct. 4, 1870. Cora Alaska, his grand-child, and whose home is with her grand-father Reuben, was born May 8, 1875.  On the 18th day of Feb., 1866, Eva Bell died, making two deaths, that have occurred in Reuben's family. By occupation Reuben Gardner is a farmer, but largely engaged in stock-raising, the buying and selling of stock, etc. He has held the office of Township Trustee for 12 years, Trustee of Church and Parsonage, School Director for 20 years, Treasurer of the Odd Fellows Society for 3 years, with numerous other trusts. In religious opinions he is of the Methodist Episcopal caste. A member of that church. In his agricultural purposes, sheep husbandry forms his strongest bias, and that of cattle his next, and one thing must always be observable with regard to him, and that is his remarkable power to remember names and dates.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 652-653
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  Lincoln Twp. –
WASHINGTON GARDNER, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born in Muskingum Co., O., Nov. 2, 1814; son of John and Elizabeth (Groves) Gardner. His father was born near Paisley, in Scotland, and came to America during the Revolutionary War; he was a soldier in that war. He was born in 1750, and our subject's mother was born in Pennsylvania, in 1769, and her parents were born in Holland. Mr. Gardner is the youngest of a family of twelve children; there are only four of the family now living. His parents came to Morrow Co., O., in a very early day; they settled in Peru Tp., there being only three or four families in the township at the time they came. His father died in Feb., 1836; and his mother in 1847. He was raised on a farm, and resided with his parents until their deaths; he received a common school education; was married in 1847 to Mary Wiseman, whose parents came to Morrow Co. from Crawford Co., in about 1843; they were natives of Pennsylvania. She was born March 6, 1828; her father was born in about 1783, and mother in 1795. From this union there were nine children, five being dead, those living are Zachary, Winfield S., Maggie A., Albert, John F., Lola M., Oscar M., Mary A., Nellie R.  Mr. Gardner began business for himself entirely upon his own resources, and all that he has was made by himself. He served eleven months in the late war, enlisted July 25, 1861, in the 26th O. V. I., Co. G; was discharged June 16, 1862. He and his wife are members of the U. B. Church.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 764
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  North Bloomfield Twp. -
EDWARD R. GARVERICK, merchant; Whetstone; is the eighth of a family of nine children, and was born Sept. 6, 1851, in Morrow Co., Ohio.  He is the youngest son of John F. Garverick, and when fourteen years old commenced clerking in his fathers store; at the death of his father in 1872, he obtained a half interest in the business, to which he had become strongly attached.  He was married July 3, 1872, to Arminda E., daughter of Eli and Rebecca Bortner.  She was born repeat 26, 1851, in this county; three children have blessed this happy union; Violet N., Walter E. and Morgan W.  He is a member of the German Reformed Church, and his wife belongs to the Disciple Church.  He owns an interest in two farms, besides being the junior partner in the firm of J. R. Garverick & Co., at West Point; being an energetic man in business affairs, and although young in years, he is old in experience.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 -  p. 625
  North Bloomfield Twp. -
JACOB B. GARVERICK, school teacher; Whetstone; is the eldest son of Peter H. Garverick, and was born Mar. 21, 1851, in Morrow Co., Ohio; he commenced teaching school when 18 years old, and has taught every winter and one summer since.  Not content with the education he received in the common district schools, he attended several terms where be could secure all the advantages offered by higher institutions.  His professional duties have been limited to the school at West Point, with two exceptions, and, although other districts desire him, he still clings to the village school.  He was married Oct. 2, 1873, to Rebecca M., daughter of John F. and Rachel Garverick.  This union has been blessed with four children, three of whom are living.  Charles W., Silva E. and Newton Z.  Both are Christians, and have may friends.  He owns an interest in a farm, on which he works during the summer, and his prospects of success in life are quite flattering.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 -  p. 625
 

Congress Twp. –
JOHN R. GARVERICK
, merchant; Whetstone; has been identified with this county since its erection, being the third of a family of nine children, and was born here Feb. 26, 1838. His parents, John F. and Rachel (Ruhl) Garverick were born and raised in York Co., Pennsylvania.  John R. began for himself, when 23 years of age, and farmed for three years, with good success; he then relinquished this and went into mercantile business at West Point, where he has since remained, doing business under the firm name of J. R. Garverick & Co.  His first partner was his father, who died in 1872; the vacancy was filled by his youngest brother, and the business has been continued under the same name. Their trade has always been of a satisfactory nature, and so continues; they keep a general stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, queensware, notions, etc.; in connection with their store, they have the Post Office, Mr. Garverick having officiated as Post Master since 1874. The success of the firm is due to their business tact.  Mr. Garverick was married Jan. 13, 1861, to Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Catharine Snyder, who was born June 7, 1838, in what is now Morrow Co. By this union eleven children have been born, seven of whom are living -- Mary E., Alla, Webster, Chester, Emma M., Ira W. and John W.  Himself and wife are members of the German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p.
687
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Congress Twp. –
JOSHUA GARVERICK
, farmer; P. O. Whetstone; is the eldest of the children born to John and Rachel (Ruhl) Garverick; the former was born in York Co., Pa., March 24, 1805, and was married Dec. 20, 1832.  Mrs. Garverick was born April 11, 1812. They emigrated to the West in 1833, and lived in Johnsville one year, when they located in the north part of Congress Tp., where he had previously entered 160 acres of land, which he cleared, it being covered with timber; he then had only one horse to work with, but exchanged with a neighbor, who had an ox team, and thus they managed to get along. Their cows died, and they had many difficulties to encounter, such as are only experienced by pioneers. Although having but little to begin with, yet he succeeded in obtaining 400 acres of land; he died Jan. 27, 1872, having raised a family of six children, who are among the substantial citizens of this county.  Joshua was 22 years of age when he began upon his own responsibility; Jan. 20, 1856, he was married to Margaret Bordner, who was born in Perry Tp., and a daughter of Henry and Margaret (Haws) Bordner, of York Co., Pa.  After Mr. Garverick was married he lived several years in Bloomfield Tp., renting land; in 1866 he purchased eighty acres of the homestead farm, to which he has since added by purchase, until he now has 120 acres. They have eight children -- Ellen, Mary A., Jason, Milton, Melrow, Bertha, Homer and Loyd.  Mr. Garverick is a member of the Reformed Church, and was born Nov. 4, 1833.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p.
687
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  North Bloomfield Twp. -
LEVI F. GARVERICK, farmer; P. O. Whetstone; is the youngest of the family of seven children, and was born in York Co., Pa., Aug. 22, 1820; his parents, George and Charlotte (Fraser) Garverick, were natives of York Co., and of German extraction; his father was a farmer, but worked some in a still-house which he owned; at his father's death, in 1838, Levi commenced doing for himself, having learned the carpenters' trade, which he followed until his marriage, and since that time has been a farmer.  He worked at his trade for two years in York Co., when he went to Center Co., in that State, and remained for three years; in company with a friend, he walked to what is now Morrow Co., Ohio, and after a short residence, returned to Center Co., in order to complete arrangements for making Ohio his future home, and while on this errand he was married to Sophia, daughter of Nichoals and Mary Vennathy; she was born Mar. 23, 1820, and they were married June 27, 1848; they soon after came to this State, moving in a one-horse wagon; he bought eighty acres of land, which he has ever since been clearing and improving.  By their marriage seven children have been born, five of whom are living - Emeline, William, George W., Elizabeth R. and Amos.  Mr. Garverick and wife are members of the German Reformed church.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 -  p. 625
  North Bloomfield Twp. -
LEVI R. GARVERICK, farmer; P. O. Whetstone; is the seventh child of John F. and Rachel (Ruhl) Gaverick; and was born May 2, 1848, in Morrow Co.; he commenced doing for himself when of age, and farmed on the homestead for three years, when his father died, and then he obtained 80 acres of land in Congress Twp., on which he lived for six years, when he sold it and bought the property he now owns.  He was married Sept. 23, 1869, to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Margaret Brokaw; she was born July 18, 1848, in Crawford Co., Ohio.  They have four children, all of whom are living - Alice, John F., Elzie and Maggie M.  He is a consistent member of the German Reformed Church; owns 100 acres of land, well improved, good location; and has an attractive and beautiful home.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 -  p. 625
  North Bloomfield Twp. -
PETER R. GARVERICK, farmer; P. O., Whetstone; stands prominent among the many substantial farmers and reliable citizens of this township; he was born in York Co., Penn., Feb. 19, 1822.  His father, Peter Garverick, was born and raised, in Pennsylvania, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Catharine Hostler; his father was a farmer, although he worked at the carpenter trade part of the time; emigrated to what is now Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1834, and settled on heavily wooded land, and now ahs the satisfaction of looking back over a well spent and useful life.  On arriving at his majority, Mr. Garverick learned the blacksmith trade, and followed it for ten years, when he abandoned it for the pursuit of farming.  He was married, repeat 8, 1849, to Caroline Bowman, by whom he had two children, one, Jacob B., is living.  His wife died Sept. 13, 1863, and he then married Elizabeth Miller; two children were born - Mary J. and Edward T.; his second wife died Dec. 15, 1867, and he was married the third time, uniting, Jan. 25, 1869, with Mrs. Cassy Tshuty, who had two children - Henry J., and Elizabeth W.  By this marriage, four children have been born, three of whom are living - William T., Franklin P., and Louisa M.  Mr. Garvarick is much respected and honored in this community;  he has been called upon to perform the duties of Assessor for thirteen years, and Trustee for nearly twenty years besides filling other local offices.  He owns a good farm and has a pleasant home, and is in the enjoyment of its comforts.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 -  p. 625
 

Gilead Twp. –
JOHN B. GATCHELL, County Recorder; Mt. Gilead; was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, June 18, 1843, and is the son of Amos P. and Barbara E. (Barger) Gatchell; his mother was born in Pennsylvania, and his father in Harrison Co., Ohio, and was a farmer; here our subject remained until he was 15 years of age, when he began to learn the trade of carpenter and cabinet-maker, which he followed some years, and at the breaking out of the late civil war, he enlisted in Co. I, 15th O. V. I., three months’ regiment, from Wyandotte Co., having moved there in 1850, participating in the battles of Philippi, Laurel Hill, etc., and was honorably mustered out at the expiration of his time, when he re-enlisted as private for three years in Co. F, 55th O. V. I., serving full time, and re-enlisted for the third time, and served until the dawn of peace; he participated in some of the most severe marches and battles of the war, took an active part in twenty-four prominent engagements, Cedar Mountain, Springville, Cross Keys, second battle of Bull Run, and Gettysburg, where in the second day’s fight, at dark, he was painfully wounded in the right hand and leg with a Minie ball and the bursting of a shell; he remained in the hospital from July 2 to Sept. 15, when he reported for duty to his regiment in Virginia; when the regiment was ordered west, in company with Gen. Joe Hooker, he participated in the memorable battle of Lookout Mountain, known as the “battle above the clouds”; Mission Ridge, at Chattanooga. Mr. Gatchell took sick with the typhoid fever, remaining indisposed for a number of days; with this exception, his health was good; at the close of the war, being discharged Aug. 15, 1865, he returned to Ohio and engaged in farming in Wyandotte Co. some two years, when in 1868 he moved to Morrow Co. and located in Mt. Gilead, where he was engaged in clerking and the sewing machine business; in 1870 he was appointed Assistant U. S. Marshal, taking the census; he filled the office as Deputy Clerk over two years; in 1875 he was nominated by the Republican party as Recorder of Morrow Co., being elected to that office by a majority of 15, and in 1878 was re-elected to the same office by a rousing majority of 590 votes. He is a Republican, and a hard worker in its ranks. He married Oct. 12, 1865, Miss Julia E. Bartlett, who was born in Mt. Gilead, Dec. 8, 1845, and is the daughter of A. M. Bartlett, who settled in Mt. Gilead at an early day; they have two children.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 533-534
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Franklin Twp. –
GEORGE GATES
, farmer; P. O., Pulaskiville. The subject of these lines is the son of Martin and Mary (Poole) Gates, born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, in April, 1827. His father was a native of New Jersey, and his mother of Maryland. They were married in Pennsylvania, and their union was blessed by eleven children -- John, William, Elizabeth, Ann, Mariah, Esther, Martin, George, Ruth, Isaac, and Sarah. They arrived here April 6, 1839, and purchased 100 acres, where John Gates lives, which had few improvements then; on his arrival, George, then a lad of twelve years, began clearing and farming, which he followed until his twentieth year; from that time he worked by the month and day until he was thirty-two. In 1859 he united his fortunes with Elizabeth A. Shoemaker, a daughter of Samuel Shoemaker, of Chesterville, Ohio. They rented a lot at first, for one year, and afterwards lived in different places in this township until 1871, when he bought his present home of 65 acres, where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. Gates has dealt in horses quite extensively for the last thirty years. In April, 1880, he purchased the celebrated Norman Horse, raised by Jenk Williams, of this county, and one of the few representatives of the famous “Old Bob.’  He is a noble and spirited animal, whose stock and well-known merits commend him to all. Mr. Gates is a Republican in politics, and has a family of one son and two daughters -- Ida, born Feb. 5, 1861; Minnie, April 24, 1866; Budd, June 14, 1876.  Clyde, a son, died at the age of two years. Mr. Gates takes a deep interest in education, whose advantages he was denied in youth. He is well informed, and his home is a center of intelligence, where the stranger will find a generous and hearty welcome.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p.
782
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  South Bloomfield Twp. –
LOUI GAYNES, barber and confectioner; Sparta; was born in Arkansas in July, 1850.  His father was a Frenchman, named Alexander Gaynes, who owned a plantation in Arkansas; his mother was an Indian of the Blackfoot tribe, a remnant of which remained in Arkansas after the main tribe had gone Westward.  The father died in 1854.  Loui, when 9 years old, was taken by his mother to Paw Paw, Mich.; while here she was married again, and Loui being misused by his stepfather, started out into the world to do for himself.  After many hardships, he arrived at Detroit; and while standing in the depot crying with hunger and being so young, he attracted the attention of some Christian lady, who, after learning his destitute condition, gave him $5.00.  Some kind gentleman started a subscription for him, which soon amounted to $15.00; he went to Canada, but soon returned and engaged as servant on board a steamboat; at the end of six months he secured a situation as valet to a gentleman of sporting proclivities, with whom he remained three years, learning to read and write in the meantime; he served in the late war as bugler and part of the time as cavalryman; in 1879 he was married to Alice Hampton, a former slave of Wade Hampton, and moved to Sparta, where he now resides.  He is the only barber in Sparta, and in connection with his shop has a confectionery store.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 666
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Gilead Twp. –
SAMUEL GELLER, retired; . Mt. Gilead; was born on his father’s farm Knox Co., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1820, and lived there about 12 years; when with his parents he moved to Marion (now Morrow) Co., and settled on a farm near the present Levering Station, where he lived until he was 27 years of age, assisting his father on the farm; he then began farming on his own account, on a piece of land in the neighborhood, given him by his father, upon which he continued until the year 1866; he then sold his land and moved to Mt. Gilead, where has since lived a retired life.  Jan. 9, 1848, he married Miss N. A. Beaty; she was born in Pennsylvania, and came to this county with her parents when a child. His parents, Solomon and Mary (Walker) Geller were natives of Pennsylvania; they were married in Knox Co. O., whither they had moved at an early day; they came to Mt. Gilead as stated, where they died -- he in March, 1861, and she in August, 1863.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 535-536
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Harmony Twp. -
R. E. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., Mt. Gilead; was born Aug. 13, 1835, in Chester Tp. Feb. 2, 1837, came with his parents to Harmony, and was married March 12, 1857, to Delilah Burnes; she was born June 14, 1839; they settled after marriage, on his present farm of 105 acres, a portion of which was obtained by his own labors, and the rest by inheritance; his union with Miss Burnes blessed them with five children -- Hezekiah, Enoch A., Emma, Charles and one unnamed, deceased; he has been Township Trustee, and is a member of the Old School Baptists, and votes the Democratic ticket; he was also Constable; his father, Edward, was born Jan. 1, 1799, in Bricknockshire, Wales, and came to Penn. in 1804; his mother, Jane (Evans) was born in 1796, and came to the same county in Penn. in 1797. They were married in 1826, in Chester Tp., and had nine children -- all died but R. E.  Edward has been a church member since his 17th year, and the mother since 1838. The parents started life in the wilderness and did their part for the improvement of the country to what it is. The mother is dead; the father is still living, and is hale and hearty at 81 years of age; during the spring of 1880, he built over 400 rods of fence. Mr. George paid out $110 to clear the township draft.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 707-708
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Harmony Twp. -
WILLIAM T. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Nov. 1, 1823, in Chester Tp., then Knox Co.; he is a brother of the wife of James Meredith, whose sketch appears elsewhere; his youth was occupied with such duties as he was capable of performing upon the farm, beside attending the district school. He enlisted in the Mexican war, and was in the battles of Contreras, Churubusco, Chapultepee, and helped to take Mexico. He was married June 3, 1849, to Elizabeth Mettler. They settled for awhile in Chester Tp., and in 1859 came to the present finely-improved farm of 175 acres, where he has since remained; he erected a dwelling at a cost of $2,800, and has other improvements to correspond. They have had five children -- Rachel, deceased; Miles M., deceased; Mary E., deceased; Armenia married George, a son of Peter and Permelia (Kimball) Hammond; Eva, deceased. Mr. George has been chosen Township Treasurer for twelve years in succession, and has been Township Trustee. He and his wife are members of the Old School Baptist Church, having united in 1854. He votes the Democratic ticket, and has represented that body in county and congressional conventions; was once a member of the central committee. He assisted in clearing this township of the draft in the civil rebellion.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 707
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  Canaan Twp. –
ANDREW GEYER, farmer., P. O., Marits; is a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and was born April 15, 1810; is a son of Andrew and Betsey (Linder) Geyer, who were parents of eleven children. They emigrated to the West about the year 1820 and located in Muskingum Co., buying 160 acres of land, which was covered with heavy timber; here they settled and died. Andrew was married Feb. 11, 1832 to Miss Cass Linder, a daughter of James and Catharine (Geyer) Linder. Mrs. Geyer was born in Muskingum Co., and after their marriage they went to keeping house; their outfit was neither elaborate nor expensive, and Mr. Geyer remarked that he could have easily carried all of their outfit upon his back. They lived several years in their cabin home and were happy; they had a “Dutch oven,” which served a double purpose of skillet and boiler.  In 1836, they came to this township, where they purchased 160 acres, and their log cabin experiences continued for years afterwards; in 1869, they moved to their present place of abode. They have had eleven children born to them, but three are now left of the number -- Rebecca, now Mrs. John Smith, of Marion Co.; Sarah, now Mrs. Matthew Smith; and Ruth, Mrs. David Sellers, of Gilead. Mr. Geyer has 186 acres of land, and is now partially retired; he is in poor health, has heart disease.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 726
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  Canaan Twp. –
ISAAC GEYER, farmer; P. O. Caledonia; born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, May 24, 1823; is the son of Jacob and Ruth Geyer, the former from Pennsylvania, and the latter from Virginia; she came West with her mother at an early time. June 20, 1844, Isaac was married to Mrs. Mary E. (Vallentine) Downs, who was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, May 18, 1821, a daughter of Henry and Catharine (Stinebomb) Vallentine, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Mrs. Geyer came with her parents to Seneca Co. when she was 3 years of age, remaining there until she reached the age of 15, when she came to this township, locating with her parents on Section 5; here they lived until their death; her father died Jan. 26, 1868; his wife died Nov. 26, 1879. Mrs. Geyer has been twice married; her first marriage was to William Downs, with whom she lived four years; his death occurred Jan. 5, 1843; they had four children –– Alfred F., (one died in infancy), William M. and Palmer. Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Geyer, they have remained permanently in this locality. Mrs. Geyer was the second of a family of nine children; her oldest brother was drowned in Cedar river, Indiana, where her father, Henry Vallentine, had purchased land, with a view to settling there, but after the death of his son the project was abandoned. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Geyer, they located on the home farm, then bought forty acres on Thorn Run, which was finally sold; they purchased eighty acres, upon which they at present reside, adding to it until they now have 100 acres. They have four children -- Sarah J., now Mrs. A. Reed, of Missouri; Harrison B., Richard M. and Jacob H., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Geyer have been members of the M. E. Church for forty years.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 726
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  Canaan Twp. –
JESSE S. GIDDIS, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born in Summerset Co., N. J., Oct. 9, 1832.  His father was Thomas Giddis, of Scotch ancestry, and married Rebecca Sanders, who was of English extraction, and by her had eight children, Jesse being the eldest. Thomas Giddis was a blacksmith by occupation, in which Jesse assisted him during his minority. In 1853, he turned his steps westward, reaching Morrow Co., Canaan Tp., in September of the same year.  Oct. 7, 1854, he was united in marriage to Maria Rice, who was born March 18, 1832, and a daughter of John and Isabella (Himrod) Rice. Mr. Giddis, upon arriving in this county, had $2.50 in money.  After marriage he bought one-half interest in a sawmill ("on time") which not proving a paying investment, sold it back to its original owner. He then rented a house which stood upon the same place he now owns, and lived there one year, working out by the day. He then rented of Jacob Rice the place now owned by Israel Jackson, where he lived four year [sic]. Going from here over into Marion Co., on Sandusky Plains, he stayed one year; he then moved one mile east to the Roberts’ farm, where he lived two years. He lost his crops of wheat and oats by fire, and buried two children, and was sick the greater portion of the time himself. From this place he moved north of Caledonia, residing there one year. While here he purchased a large quantity of stock which increased in valuation, giving him a handsome profit of over $2,000. He next moved north of Denmark, where John Adams now resides, purchasing eighty acres -- remaining there but one year. In 1866, he came to the place where he now resides. He now has forty acres in all. He has a family of interesting children -- Mary E., John, Charles, Eva and Emma (twins). We find Mr. Giddis an affable and courteous gentleman. He is a member of Caledonia Lodge, No. 299, I. O. O. F. Is now serving as Justice of the Peace.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 727
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  Canaan Twp. –
FREDERICK GLATHART, farmer; P. O., Caledonia; was born Dec. 19, 1827, in Canton Baron, Switzerland, and is the second child of Christian and Ann (Gacht) Glathart, who emigrated to this State in 1829, locating in Starr [sic] Co., Ohio, where he purchased land. Frederick came to this county with his parents, when he was but 8 years of age; his father entered forty acres of land on Section 17, and for several years lived a pioneer life. At the age of 21, he began work for himself; worked two years by the month. In the spring of 1852, he made a trip to California, going the overland route, and spent two years near Marysville, on Feather River, at work on a farm, and one year in the mines. Upon his return in 1855, he purchased eighty acres, where he now lives, and has since been engaged in farming. April 11, 1861, he was married to Margaret Baird, who was born in this township, Oct. 30, 1842, and was a daughter of Peter and Nancy Bockoven, who were natives of New Jersey; they have had five children born to them, but three are living -- Nancy Ann, born Jan. 18, 1866; Rebecca E., July 10, 1868; Gertrude, April 9, 1875. Notwithstanding his unfavorable start, he now has 220 acres of good land. His father died in 1853; his mother, March 8, 1874.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 726
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  Chester Twp. -
J. A. GOBLE, merchant; Chesterville; is engaged in the mercantile business in Chesterville; is a representative of the thrift and enterprise of that village.  He springs from a family of early settlers, and was born Aug. 8, 1837.  He commands the esteem and admiration of his fellow associates and others that are brought in contact with him.  His father and mother, Ebenezer and Anna (Lindley) Goble, came to Ohio about the year 1833.  They were the parents of four children:  Josephus and an infant, deceased, Sarah E. and J. A.  The family passed through those experiences incident to life in a new country, and were solid and influential in the community of which they were members.
Source:  History of Morrow County and Ohio - Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 ~ Page 601
 

Westfield Twp. –
ALBERT GOODHUE
, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Westfield, was born in Westfield Tp., June 13, 1831.  His father, Josiah Goodhue, was born in New Hampshire, March 19, 1792.  His ancestors served in the Revolutionary war, two of whom gave up their lives in that struggle.  He was married to Elizabeth Peak, March 23, 1825, about eight years after he came to Ohio.  They settled on the west bank of the Whetstone, nearly opposite the site of the present town of Westfield; here he early engaged in the ashery business, in which he laid the foundation of his fortune; carrying the products to Zanesville and Cincinnati, and exchanging them for such goods as the settlers needed, which he in turn sold at a profit.  This business he carried on for about fifty years, during which time he was in partnership with Henry Lamb, of Delaware, and others; he was the father of ten children, six of whom are now living.  One of his sons, John Goodhue, of the 26th O V. I., was killed in the battle of Murfreesboro.  He lived to the advanced age of eighty-four years, vigorous in mind and body.  Albert lived with his father until he was thirty years of age, when he was married.  He has two children, whom he is giving the very best advantages for securing a good education.  He has a good farm, of 104 acres, and his residence commands a fine view.  Besides this, he has town property, and an interest in other lands.  In stock-dealing, he invests in whatever the market indicates as the most prudent to handle.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 639-640
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  Gilead Twp. -
D. T. A. GOORLEY, drugs, books, etc.; Mt. Gilead; is a native of Brooke Co., Virginia; he was born on the farm, Aug. 3, 1836, and lived there until he was 7 years of age, when his parents moved West to Marion, now Morrow Co., Ohio, and settled on a farm about three miles south of Mt. Gilead; he lived at home until he became of age, during which time he attended school, and worked on the farm; he also taught school while at home, and during after years, in this and adjoining counties.  Mar. 6, 1862, he married Miss Lucy A. Newson. She was born on her father's farm, near Mt. Gilead.  After the marriage he moved to a farm, about four miles north of Mt. Gilead, and farmed there for about four years; he then came to Mt. Gilead, and engaged in his present business.  By his marriage there are five children- Nellie, Netta, Anna, Clara, and Grace.  His father, William Goorley, Sr., was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., Apr. 3, 1793.  At the age of 13, he moved with his parents to Brooke Co., West Virginia, and in his 29th year he married Miss Nancy Archer, an estimable and devoted Christian lady, with whom he lived in happy fidelity for more than thirty years.  Seven sons and three daughters were born unto these parents, and in addition to his large family, these parents had the charge of a widowed mother, who died in their house at the advanced age of 96 years.  In 1843, Mr. Goorley and family moved to Morrow Co., Ohio, and settled on a farm, located a few miles southeast of Mt. Gilead, where he lived until his death Oct. 14, 1877, aged 85 years.  The first three years of his life was during Washington's second administration; he also saw the General at the head of 15, 000 men en route for Western Pennsylvania, to quiet the Whisky Insurrectionists.  His father was a soldier throughout the Revolution, and he and his brother were soldiers in the war of 1812.  Oct. 15, 1851, he was called to mourn the death of his wife.  In November, 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Harper, who cheered him in his declining years.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880
 

Gilead Twp. –
E. A. GOORLEY
, farmer; P. O., Gilead Sta.; was born in. Brooke Co., Va., Nov. 8, 1825, and lived there eighteen years, receiving but a limited education in the subscription schools of that period. In 1843, they came West, to Ohio, and settled on a farm two and a half miles south of Mt. Gilead; they came by wagons, one a four and one a two-horse team; on the route, near Rockford, the larger team became frightened and ran away, going a mile and a half; the wagon contained household goods, on top of which sat the two daughters; it was upset, but, save a sprained wrist and some delay, no damage was done, and they finished the trip, and settled on the farm.  E. A. lived at home until 1852; May 13, of that year, he married Miss Matilda Coe, who was born in this county; they have no children; they raised Mr. Geo. O. Coe, and their niece, Sarah E. Blaney.  Mr. Goorley now resides on his farm, located about two miles from Gilead Station; he has held offices connected with the school and roads, also that of Township Trustee and Assessor; his parents, Wm. and Nancy (Archer) Goorley were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia; they have ten children, seven of them boys; all are living and except one, away in Missouri; all were with their father during the last days of his life.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 535
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Harmony Twp. -
ISRAEL GORDON, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; this well-to-do farmer was born Sept. 10, 1818, in Greene Co., Pa.; his father, George, was born in Maryland, and his mother Nellie (White) Gordon, born in the same state; the father died Aug. 10, 1830, and the mother in 1850; they had eleven children that grew up -- William, John, James, Israel, George, Basil, Isaac B., Mary, Rachel, Sarah and Ellen; Israel attended school in the old pioneer school house until the age of 14, at which time he came to Ohio, settling in Perry Co., and engaged in farming at $6.25 per month, for eight months, amounting to $50; this he invested in forty acres of land in Saltlick Tp., in said county; in one year this industrious boy had increased his means, and added ten acres more; he soon afterward sold this and bought eighty acres; Feb. 13, 1843, he celebrated a happy wedding with Susan, a daughter of Andrew and Margaret (McCollum) Irvin; her father was a native of Rockingham Co., and her mother of Washington Co., this State, and she had fourteen children, nine of whom survive -- William, Alexander, Harriet, Susan, Jackson, Robert, Frank, Thomas, and John; her father died in 1853, and her mother in 1846; the former was a Baptist and the latter a Methodist. Mr. Gordon and his bride settled in Perry Co., in a log cabin, and had for a bedstead, poles fastened to the walls; they journeyed along and every moment was used to the best advantage, and they began at once to increase their little means, and within four years he sold his eighty acres, and bought 400 acres in Saltlick Tp., on which they labored for twenty-six years, and then sold the same to William Maholm, and bought 246 acres, where he now lives -- of Jeremiah Smith -- who was the first settler; on this farm stand two large willows, which sprang from two walking canes stuck there by Smith about 1820; Mr. Gordon has still continued to increase his means, and has now 516 acres of finely improved land, on which he deals in fine hogs, sheep, cattle, and horses; he and his wife inherited together $248.38; their children were --Andrew J. married Rachel A. Lerow; George W. married Minerva McDonnell; Margaret married James Turner; Thomas; Samuel married May Evans; Charles W.; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and also of the Methodist Church, to which his wife also belongs; he votes the Republican ticket, and has represented that party in county conventions; encourages all modern improvements.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 706-707
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Franklin Twp. –
DENTON GRAHAM
, farmer; P. O. Pulaskiville. He is the youngest child in a family of ten, and was born March 30, 1844, in Congress Tp., of this county. His father, Samuel Graham, a native of Bedford Co., Penn., in early life united his fortunes with Sarah Brewer, of the same State. In 1819 the family drove through from Pennsylvania in a one-horse wagon to the little log cabin built by the father, who had preceded the family and entered a quarter section of land in the woods of Congress Tp. He died Aug. 18, 1855; and Sarah Graham, the wife, died July 30, 1870. He cleared up a farm, and leaves a family of ten children, eight of whom are living -- Oliver, Mary, Drusilla, Morgan, Levi, Benton, James and Denton; Charlotte and Rachel are dead. Denton lived in his father’s family, and attended the rude school houses of the early days, during a short term in winter, where little was taught, and that, poorly. At 18 he began working by the month, which he continued for seven years.  Aug. 19, 1869, he married Amy A. Gale (See sketch of Frederick Gale), by whom he has been blessed with two children – Judd was born Oct. 31, 1870; Stella was born Dec. 8, 1878.  Mr. Graham has been a successful farmer and stock-raiser, acquiring a handsome property of eighty acres by his own labor and management, with the exception of $800 from his father's estate. He early identified himself with the Grange interest in Franklin, Grange, No. 466, where he with others are laboring to exalt the calling of the farmer to a position that its importance demands.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 782
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Franklin Twp. –
RICHARD HOLLY GRAHAM
, merchant; Pulaskiville; the youngest son of Joseph and Margaret (Mann) Graham; was born Nov. 7, 1840, in this township. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and drove from Bedford Co. of that State in a one-horse wagon to the wilderness of Ohio, in about 1822. His father entered the quarter section where Valentine Mann lives -- all in woods then. He put up a cabin in which a quilt served as a door for some time to keep out the wolves, then so thick in the woods that they made night hideous. The family was poor, and in place of the elegant furniture of to-day, they thankfully ate their corn bread and venison on rough boards laid on pins driven in the walls. The family remained on the place first settled some time, and moved to the place where William Van Buskirk lives, where they lived until 1864, emigrating to Franklin Co., Ind. They lived there only two years, when Richard’s mother died, and he and his father returned to Ohio, and together purchased ninety-three acres of land in Perry Tp., of this county. This they farmed in partnership until 1873, when they sold out, and the father found a home with his daughter, Elizabeth Mettler, where he died Oct. 8, 1877. He was a self-made, self-educated man. They had ten children, two of whom died in youth -- Abner, and infant, John, Elizabeth, Rachel, Isaac, Martin, Wesley, Mary, and Richard H.; R. H. Graham, or “Holl,” as he is usually called, lived at home until the death of his mother. He then engaged in farming here until 1873. Then he traveled during the winter and spring, and followed threshing during the summer and fall for the next three years. In 1876 he purchased a stock of goods of Milton Hart, and has since been merchant and postmaster at Pulaskiville. In April, 1880, he removed to the present commodious room beneath the Grange Hall, where he keeps constantly on hand a full stock of dry goods, hats and caps, boots and shoes, glassware, and in short everything needed by a farming community, at prices as favorable as can be found elsewhere. He was married April 11, 1880, to Cecelia Pittman, a daughter of Abednego and Affa (Slaugh) Pittman.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 781-782
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  Westfield Twp. - Page 639
DR. GEORGE GRANGER, deceased; was born in Vermont, in July, 1815, and attended school at Bethel Gilead, coming to Ohio via. Erie Canal and the lake; he arrived at Huron, from which point he came on foot to this part of the State, walking some days forty miles; he entered the Worthington Medical Institute, and graduated in 1837, and located at Westfield in the following year, where he began the practice of medicine; he married Miss Mary Bishop, who died in 1846; he married again, in 1847, Miss Adah Carpenter, who was born in Galena, Jan. 15, 1825, and whose parents came from Pennsylvania, and were among the very earliest settlers of Berkshire Tp.; her grandfather, Gilbert Carpenter, a Revolutionary soldier, was one of the most prominent men of Delaware Co., and is remembered as Judge Carpenter.
     Her parents moved to this township when she was 12 years of age; she attended common school, and spent one term at Zanesville, Ohio. About this time Dr. Granger bought an interest in the fanning mill, pump factory and store business of Adam Wolf, and afterward, with Henry Keyser, established a clothing store and merchant tailoring establishment, and finally bought out Wolf and carried on business, managed his large farm and practiced medicine until 1859, when, having been elected to the position of County Treasurer, he moved to Mt. Gilead, where after a residence of little more than a year, he died, in June, 1860. In the fall following, Mrs. Granger, with her family, returned to Westfield, where she manages her farm of 118 acres successfully, and gives especial attention to raising sheep; Mrs. Granger is the mother of three children- S. Granger, whose sketch appears in this work; Mary, married D. D. Booher, a real estate and insurance agent of Mt. Gilead, and Emma, married to Alfred Bishop, and now deceased. Dr. Granger was one of the Charter members of the Westfield Lodge of Odd Fellows; he began without a dollar, and by his own labor amassed a great deal of property.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 639
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Westfield Twp. –
SOLON GRANGER
, farmer and stock dealer; P. O. Westfield.  Among the younger class of citizens, who are rapidly coming to the front, none are more prominent than Mr. Granger.  He is the son of Dr. George and Adah Granger, whose biographies appear more fully elsewhere, and was born March 10, 1851.  At the time of his father’s death, which occurred when Solon was 9 years of age, he was attending school at Mt. Gilead, Ohio, where his father was performing the duties of County Treasurer.  He returned then to Westfield, and after spending a few years in the village school, and nearly a year in college, at Delaware, he went to Lebanon, O., where he completed a business course and received a diploma.  At the age of 20, he took charge of the home farm of 216 acres, forty-seven of which belonged to him; to the latter he has added forty-seven acres additional, thirty five of which he has cleared and improved.  He married Miss Ethlinda Durkee, Nov. 16, 1873., who was a native of this township.  From this union there are two children -- George A., born Jan. 2, 1875; and Emma, born May 14, 1879.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 640
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Westfield Twp. –
WILBERT GRANGER
, farmer; P. O., Westfield; was born June 21, 1845, in what is now Westfield Tp., but then a part of Oxford; he is the son of Dr. George and Mary (Bishop) Granger.  His father’s history is noted elsewhere, and his mother’s family were among the first settlers; he received a good common school education, and in 1863 enlisted in the 6th Independent Battalion of Cavalry, serving one year.  Before his time of service expired he again enlisted in the 13th Ohio Cavalry, and served three years.  He took part in the battles of White House Landing, the Explosion of the Mine, at Petersburg, the battles of Weldon Rail Road, Pegram Farm and Dinwiddie, C. H.  During the last named engagement his regiment dismounted; was posted in a wood endeavoring to hold the line, when he was struck in the shoulder by a Minie ball and severely wounded, from the effects of which he still suffers.  In March, 1867, he married Miss Mary A., daughter of Benjamin and Abigail (Washburne) Olds Mrs. Granger was born in this township, in 1844, and her people are among the very first settlers of the township.  There have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Granger three children -- Viola O., Audrie Jane and Walter O.  Mr. Granger has a nice farm of forty-five acres, in the outskirts of the village, and his residence is one of the old landmarks.  Mr. Granger was a good soldier in the field, and is a good citizen at home.  He is in politics a Republican.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 640
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  Cardington Twp. –
A. H. GRANT, liveryman; Cardington; was born near the village of Sunbury, Delaware Co., Ohio, Feb. 26, 1836. He is the only surviving child of a family of four children of Andrew and Sarah (Hess) Grant. The father was a direct descendant of that old and respected family of Grants, who flourished during “feudal times” in Scotland. He was an early settler of Delaware Co., and came from there to Cardington, in 1843. He was a shoemaker by trade, and morally, one of the best men Cardington ever knew. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows societies, and of the M. E. Church. He gave freely of his means to those in need, while to all his friends he was both generous and just; and he evinced in his every act a true and exemplary Christian manhood, which commanded the esteem of his family and friends, and won the respect of all who knew him. His personal integrity and high sense of honor were never doubted. He died Oct. 25, 1878. His wife survives him, and is today one of the oldest settlers of Cardington. A. H. Grant received the advantages of a good education, and when a young man learned the saddle and harness maker’s trade with a Mr. Cunningham, of Cardington, soon after which he bought him out, and for four years carried on quite an extensive business, and had a number of men in his employ. He clerked for four years in Cardington, and then formed a co-partnership with Mr. John Sanderson, in dry goods, in Cardington, and sold out. In 1872 he began in the livery business, which he has since followed. He was united in marriage with Miss Nancy R. Rose, Nov. 10, 1859. She was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, Oct. 19, 1836. From this union there are five children -- Sarah Irene, John B., Abraham S., Samuel P. and William Spencer. Mr. Grant has been a member of the Union School Board of Cardington, since 1864, and was an efficient member while many public improvements were made. He has been identified with the Republican party since its organization, and was during the late war a staunch Union man. He is a member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows, and Red Men societies, of Cardington. Mr. Grant owns a nicely improved home property on Main street, and has an interesting family, being respected by all who know him.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 572
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Perry Twp. –
ENOS GREEN, retired farmer and merchant; P. O., Levering, Waterford; is the third son of a well known and highly respected family – the children of Elder Benjamin Green.  He was born on the old homestead where William Addlesperger lives, June 14, 1826.  He went through the woods to the Rinehart district, a mile and three-quarters distant.  Lawrence VanBuskirk, a Pennsylvanian, was his first teacher in the old log school house.  As soon as he grew up he rode the horses to thresh, and cleared with the men in the woods, living at home until twenty-three.  He united in marriage with Rachel Clark May 15, 1849.  She is a daughter of William and Abigail (Owen) Clark, born July 7, 1829, in Knox, Co., O.  Her parents were from Vermont, and the Owen family came very early and settled in Middleburg Tp.  William Clark came some time later, an orphan.  They raised two daughters, Rachel and Ruth, now Mrs. William Penn, of Waterford.  After marriage our subject farmed on William Clark’s place some eighteen months, when he moved on forty acres, where his residence stands, on which at that time two acres were cleared, and a small cabin.  By his energy and toil Mr. Green has been eminently successful in business.  He now owns two hundred acres of fine farming lands, of which he cleared a large portion and erected handsome and substantial buildings.  Rachel Green bore him three sons -- William R., George O. and Levi C., who all died in youth.  His wife Rachel departed this life, Jan. 1, 1855.  He married Margaret Merwin March 22, 1857.  She is a daughter of John and Amelia (Campbell) Merwin, born September, 1835, in Pennsylvania.  The Merwin family came to this county in 1839, where they have since lived, raising a family of eight children, as follows -- Jacob, a farmer in Illinois; Elizabeth, widow of Ira Dewitt, of Gilead Tp.; William, farmer in Congress Tp.; Julia A., now Mrs. James Muncie, of Iowa City; Rebecca, now Mrs. Peter Syphers, of Missouri; Peter, deceased; Norman, of Perry Tp.; Margaret, wife of subject.  Of the last marriage one son and two daughters are living; Norman D., born May 15, 1859; Sarah J., born Oct. 29, 1862, married John Hough of Knox Co., Feb. 26, 1880; Ada, born Oct. 25, 1869.  Two died when young.  Mr. Green formed a partnership with F. V. Gwen, of Waterford, for the transaction of a general merchandise and produce business at that place, under the firm name of Green and Owen.  This partnership was formed in Sept., 1879, and the high social standing of these gentlemen, together with an extended acquaintance, has brought the new firm an extensive trade.  Mr. F. V. Owen is a nephew of Mr. Green, and a graduate of the Ohio Central Normal School.  He was formerly principal of the Schools at Waterford, and is now Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.  The firm carry a large stock of dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots and shoes, and everything needed by a farming community, and are doing a prosperous business, on the principle of large sales and small profits.  Mr. Green moved his family to Waterford April, 1880.  He is a Democrat of the old-fashioned type, and was Trustee of his township for six years.  He united with the Harmony Regular Baptist Church some twelve years ago, under the administration of Elder L. B. Sherwood.  He stands as the representative of a worthy family, which may point with pride to its examples of a sturdy, self-reliant Christian manhood.  Elder Benjamin Green, the father of Enos, was born in Baltimore Co., Md., June 15, 1778.  In his youth he learned the tailor’s trade, and worked for some time to the city of Baltimore.  He united with the Regular Baptists, in early life, and began preaching when about thirty years of age.  He traveled among the churches in the East quite extensively.  Some of his preaching tours even extended to the brethren beyond the mountains.  He came, with wife and two children, in the fall of 1817, and settled in Perry Tp.  He entered one hundred and sixty acres of government land, which cost $200, and purchased eighty acres of Henry Sams, which had a cabin and small improvements, which cost him $800.  Here he worked at his trade most of his time, employing men to clear his land.  Custom came from Mt. Vernon and other distant points.  He engaged here in the regular work of the ministry, and during life had the pastoral care of four churches in this State -- Salem, Mohican, Harmony and Wayne churches.  He wedded Charon Caples, of Maryland, and five sons and four daughters were born to them, as follows -- Isabel, widow of Abram Ackerman; Robert, deceased, leaves two children; Susan, now Mrs. Jacob Burkebile (see sketch); Joseph, farmer, of this township; Alice Ann, now deceased, was wife of William Addlesperger (see his biography); Enos, subject of this sketch; Jephtha, now farmer and stock-raiser, at Yamhill Co., Oregon; Elizabeth, was wife of the late Gilbert Owen, and is now wife of Benjamin Spitler, a merchant at Bloomville, O.; Joshua, farmer and blacksmith, at Bourbon Co., Kan.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 808-809
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Cardington Twp. –
HENRY S. GREEN, M. D.; Cardington; is a son of Aaron S. and Nancy (Berry) Green, and was born in the village of Norton, Delaware, Co., O., Feb. 25, 1842. The father when a young man came from Pa., his native State, to Marion Co., O., where he was married to Miss Berry, who was the mother of his two sons, Henry S. and James H. The latter is a resident of Galion, Ohio, and Cashier of The Citizens’ National Bank of that place. The mother’s people -- the Berrys, were among the first settlers of Marion Co. In 1852 the Greens moved to Cardington where they have since resided. Here Henry S. spent his youth attending school and clerking in the stores of the place. He was for some time assistant postmaster of Cardington. When 19 years of age he went to Cleveland, where one year was passed in a drug store, when he enlisted in Co. C. 96th O. V. I.  Soon after his enlistment he was promoted to the position of hospital steward, where he remained until the close of the war; not long after his return home he began the study of medicine. He graduated from the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati in 1869. Ile was united in marriage with Mary, adopted daughter of David Martin, Esq., of Cardington, May 10, 1871. There are two children from this union -- Lonora, born Aug. 24, 1872; and Adna S., Mch. 19, 1879. Dr. Green was the first Junior Warden of Cardington Lodge A. F. &. A. M., and has held the honorable position of Master of the Lodge for about eight years. He has been President and Secretary of the Morrow Co. Medical Association, and is a member of the State Medical Society. Dr. Green possesses those characteristics of industry, perseverance and honesty of purpose which lead to success, and has used well the powers given him, and enjoys the respect and confidence of the entire community.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 571-572
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Harmony Twp. -
HUGH GREEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; is a son of William and Elizabeth (Morris) Green. His father was born Jan. 15, 1789, and died Sept. 8, 1855, and his mother was born Oct. 11, 1792, and died Nov. 7, 1861. The father came to Licking Co. when 15 years old, and the mother came the same year. They had John, Sarah, Wesley, Daniel, Hugh, Mary, Nancy and Morris. His parents were Methodists. The subject was born April 24, 1820, in Knox Co.; he early engaged in clearing, and has during life cleared about 200 acres; he was married Nov. 12, 1840, to Lucinda, a daughter of Stephen and Jane Ulery; by her he has Mary A., Norman H., Elizabeth, Nancy E., Joseph A., Harriet, Franklin E. and Lafayette. They remained in Knox Co. until 1844, when they came to the present farm of 100 acres, buying the same of Baldwin Johnson; he has in all 130 acres of well-improved land -- the fruit of their own labors; he takes great interest in any enterprise belonging to the township; he paid a portion of the township draft. His son, Norman, was in Co. F, 136th O. N. G. He has always been a temperance man, is an active Republican, is active and hearty, and 60 years of age; he is dealing in fine sheep, in which he is successful.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 707
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Chester Twp. –
WILLIAM GREEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born August 20, 1824, in Washington Co., Pa.; his father, Isaac, was born November 20, 1793, in New Jersey, and afterward moved to Washington Co., Pa.; he was married in 1822 to Letice Miller. They moved to Ohio in 1829, and settled where they now live, and made their home by the side of an old log until they could erect a log cabin, which was afterward used for a school house. Isaac was a potter while in Pennsylvania, and in this county served as assessor and trustee; both of these old pioneers are living, and have had nine children -- William, Joseph M., David, Caroline, John, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Isaac. Sarah and David were Presbyterian missionaries to China for 10 years. The old couple now have a pleasant home. William attended school in a log meeting house, and participated in the duties of the farm life with his father; he was married January 22, 1849, to Anna, daughter of Fleming and Sarah J. (Barney) Higbie; her parents were born in the State of New York, and came to Zanesville, afterward to Mt. Vernon, and to what is now Morrow Co., in 1843, or 1844; the father died in 1855, and the mother in 1871; they had the following children that grew up -- Mary, Keziah, John L., Calvin, Ann, Elizabeth, Haverland.  Mrs. Green was born in 1826; they began housekeeping with her parents for a short time, and then came to the present farm of 75 acres of well improved land; his father owns 125 acres of fine land adjoining, which the subject farms to some extent; he was trustee for eight years, and county infirmary director for seven years; he is a member of Chester Lodge No. 238, F. and A. M., in which he has held offices, as well as being an active member; he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, at Chesterville; their union gave them three children -- Mary E., married Walker Lanning; Adaline, deceased, David L.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 600
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Cardington Twp. –
ROSS GREENFIELD
, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Cardington; Mr. Greenfield was born Nov. 6, 1825, in Harrison Co., Ohio; his parents, Levi and Jane (Miller) Greenfield, were both natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married, and resided until 1810, when they removed to Harrison Co., Ohio, coming over the mountains in a one-horse wagon. They were frugal and industrious people, and by dint of hard work and economy, they soon had a little home for themselves and family. The father was a carpenter by trade, and was one of the most even-tempered men in all that region of country. He and wife held to the religious tenets of the followers of Wm. Penn. They were the parents of five sons and two daughters. The mother departed this life Feb. 1, 1845, followed by her husband Dec. 30, 1867. Ross was raised upon a farm, and received a common education. When 21 years of age, he began for himself by farming during the summer months, and during the fall and winter he would run threshing machines. He was united in marriage with Miss Thurza Cecil, Apr. 6, 1848; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, June 7, 1828; her parents John and Duannah (Long) Cecil, were natives of Maryland, and removed from that State to Miami Co., Ohio, where they remained a short time, when he moved to Belmont Co., where the remainder of their days were passed. They were the parents of four sons and three daughters. Mr. Ross Greenfield remained in Belmont Co. until 1864, when he came to Morrow Co., which he has since made his home. In his family were four children, three of whom are now living -- James T., Ada D. and Adoniram J. The one deceased was named Mary A.  He owns 113 acres of well improved land, which he has obtained by his own exertions. He is a Republican of the stalwart kind, and a consistent member of the M. E. Church. He at present holds the office of township’s trustee, and is one of Morrow Co.’s most respected citizens.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 572-573
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  Lincoln Twp. –
BENJAMIN GREGORY, farmer, P. O., Bennington; was born in Vermont, Feb. 12, 1820; the son of Selah and Mary (Wheeler) Gregory; the mother died in Vermont, and the father came west in 1833, bringing Benjamin with him; he then purchased 300 acres of heavily-timbered land in Lincoln Tp.; this he cleared, and has brought it under good cultivation. Benjamin is one of eleven children, only two of whom are now known to be alive. He resides on part of the farm that was purchased by his father on coming to the county, there being 120 acres as his portion, which is well stocked and in fine condition for successful farming. Mr. Gregory was married July 26, 1858, to Miss Emily Vansickle, whose parents came from New Jersey at a very early day. In their family there are four children: James H., Alice M., John F. and Augustus C.  Mr. Gregory and wife belong to the M. E. Church; his parents worshiped as members of the Society of Friends.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 764-765
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Chester Twp. –
DAVID GRIFFITH, farmer; P. O. Chesterville, is one of the industrious farmers of Morrow Co. Born July 7, 1818, in Wales. His father Thomas, and mother Mary, were born in Cardiganshire, South Wales, came to Welch Hills, Licking Co., about 1822, and remained there fourteen years, and then came to Harmony Tp., where the mother died in 1850, and the father in 1862. They had five children -- Catharine, Edward, David, Thomas, John, deceased in the 3d O. V. C.  David attended school some, and worked at home until 21 years old, when he began learning the carpenters’ trade with a man by the name of Belt, of Granville, with whom he continued three years, and then worked on his own responsibility for some time, and then moved to the present farm of fifty acres, and farmed in connection with his carpentering; the latter he quit in 1870. He was married in 1843 to Ann, daughter of Edmond and Esther James; by her he had six children -- Albert, clerk in Boston, Mass.; Gilman, farmer in Kansas; Marcus, switch engineer in Moberly, Mo.; Alice, married Marion Williams, in Iowa; Roy and Della. He has been justice of the peace six years, trustee four years, school director for many years; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and once of a temperance lodge. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he has held office. He enlisted in Co. A., 20th O.V. I., and served his country faithfully for nine months; he was in the siege of Vicksburg and some other battles. He votes the Republican ticket, and is an active member of the party, as well as an upright man. 
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 600
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Franklin Twp. –
JOSEPH GROVE
, farmer; P. O., Pulaskiville; was born May 3, 1820, in Licking Co., Ohio, and is the fourth son of Samuel and Mary (Moyer) Grove, who came to Licking Co., Ohio, from Shenandoah Co., Virginia, in 1810. They had eleven children -- John, Anna, Isaac, Elizabeth, Samuel, Joseph, Rebecca, David, Henry, Harvey J., and Mary J., all of whom lived to be married and have families. His father was a manufacturer of ropes, and a farmer; he was a member of the Old School Baptist Church. Joseph began farming in October, 1840, with no capital save energy and good health; he followed this calling in Licking county until 1851, when he removed to the place where he now lives, where he first purchased 140 acres of land of William Linn, and afterwards 100 acres more of Elias Higgins; he has bequeathed a son and daughter 160 -- all of which is the fruit of his own industry and careful management; he had few advantages for education in early life, but has since been a constant reader, not only of books, but of men and events. Mr. Grove was married to Rachel Ewers, Feb. 29, 1844; they had two sons and two daughters -- Mary J., Jacob, Milton and Armindia V.; Jacob is deceased, and the others are married; Mrs. Grove died Feb. 2, 1859; she was a devoted member of the New School Baptist Church.  Mr. Grove married a second wife -- Lucinda Blair -- Jan. 25, 1866; she was a daughter of William and Mary (Cook) Blair (a full history of whom will be found in the sketch of John Blair); she was born March 22, 1821, in what is now Franklin Tp.; she is a member of the Disciple Church. He has taken a deep interest in the improvement of stock, first beginning the breeding of cattle with a herd of Devonshires, and later in the Shorthorns, of which he has at present a fine herd of nine animals. The writer saw one cow of this herd, which in all essential points is a true representative of the stock, and a perfect animal; he has also a fine flock of 500 American Merinos.  He has held various township offices -- as Trustee, Director, etc.; voted the Democratic ticket until 1843, since then he has voted for principle rather than party.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp.
780-781
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Franklin Twp. –
MILTON GROVE
farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Pulaskiville; he is the son of Joseph and Rachel (Ewers) Grove; was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 30, 1848; he worked at home until twenty years old, receiving a good education in the meantime; he then came to the present place of 160 acres of fine farming land, which he now owns; on his fields you will see a fine flock of American Grade Merino sheep, and a high grade of the shorthorn cattle, which he is constantly improving; although a young man, he has held the office of Township Treasurer with credit to himself and satisfaction to all; he is a member of Chester Lodge, Number 156, F. A. M.; he married Lillias Craven March 11, 1874; she is a daughter of Leander and Lenora (Ewers) Craven; she was born March 17, 1855, in Knox Co., Ohio; her father was born in the “Old Dominion,” Dec. 17, 1818, and emigrated to Ohio in 1833; Leonora Ewers was born July 7, 1824, and came from Loudoun Co., Va., in 1840; they were married Dec. 1, 1842; after marriage they settled in Mt. Gilead, where they lived some time, then removed near Waterford, Ohio; subsequently they settled permanently on the present place, near Salem Church, Wayne Tp., Knox Co., Ohio. Four children have been born to them -- William Franklin Craven was born Aug. 13, 1844; died Sept. 25, 1861; Marcella Craven was born Aug. 19, 1847; married Elias Cooper January 4, 1870; Lillias Craven (see sketch); Linna F. Craven was born March 7, 1865.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp.
782-783
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  Canaan Twp. –
SAMUEL S. GROVES, farmer; P. O. Caledonia; was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, Aug. 14, 1827, and is a son of Benjamin and Ann (Hight) Groves, who were natives of Old Virginia, and emigrated west, where Samuel was born; Samuel was 16 years of age when his father died, and but 2 years old, when his mother died, and was thus thrown upon his own resources; soon after the death of his father, he hired out to learn the carpenter’s trade, contracting to remain with his “boss” three years, receiving as compensation, $28.00 per year, and eight months’ schooling; the last year, he bought his time and took all his schooling that year; he then entered into a partnership with his employer, with whom he had learned his trade, which business association lasted two years; he then conducted the business upon his own account for twelve years; March 11, 1852, he started to California, going the overland route, arriving at Carson Valley, July 4, of the same year; he began work in the mines, also was engaged in trading; he remained there about two years, and returned to this county, baving made a successful trip. Soon after his return, he purchased 40 acres, on Section 8, only 5 acres of which had been cleared; he has since added to his original purchase, until he now has 148 acres of land; he has now an excellent farm, which is well-improved. In 1848, he was married to Sarah T. Vallentine, who was born in Seneca Co., March 28, 1828; she is a daughter of Henry and Catharine Stinehomb; he was born Jan. 16, 1783; she was born in 1794. Eleven children have crowned the union of Mr. and Mrs. Groves; all are living -- Charlotte, Amanda, Sarah, Mary, George W., Henry, James, Samuel, Effidelia, Josephine and Bertha E. He is a member of Caledonia Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 299; and during the war he was out in Co. I 88th O. V. I., and served two years, and was discharged on account of disability.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 725
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  Canaan Twp. –
CHRISTIAN GRUBER, farmer; P. O., Marits; was the second of a family of three children born to John and Catharine (Day) Gruber; the former was a native of Jefferson, Co. Va., and emigrated to this State in the year 1826, locating in Marion Co., where Christian was born, Feb. 7, 1835. John Gruber, the father of Christian was but fifteen years of age, when his father emigrated to this State, and entered the land upon which now stands the Marion Co. Infirmary; here he remained Until his death, which occurred March 12, 1862, at the age of 50; his wife, Catherine, survives him, she is now 71 years old. The Grubers are of German, and the Days of English descent, Christian was raised to farming, and did not change his bachelor life, until he attained his 32d year, when he married Elizabeth A. Leonard, born in this township Nov. 1st, 1843, a daughter of Isaac and Ann (Hoag) Leonard born in Green Co. Pa.  Emigrating West, they located in this township. Since Christian’s marriage, he has resided on the farm he now owns, situated at Denmark, consisting of 148 acres, which was formerly entered by John Boyles. They have four children -- Thomas, John, Homer, and Elzy. He is a member of the M. E. Church.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 725-726
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  Franklin Twp. -
GEORGE W. GUNSAULUS, Notary Public and dealer in marble monuments, Chesterville; was born on the 15th of May, 1834, in Angelica, N. Y.; he is the youngest son living in a family of eight children.  His father, Joseph Gunsaulus, is a native of New York State, and united his fortunes with Nancy Dempsey, also a native of that State.  He farmed in the "Empire State" up to 1842 when he emigrated to Franklin Twp. (then Knox Co.) Ohio, with a family of six children, settling near Pulaskiville; remaining here but a short time, they removed to Chester Twp., where he remained four years, and then went to Franklin Twp.  He died in 1849, and his wife died in Putnam Co., Ohio, in 1874.  He was a soldier in the war of 1812.  They raised a family of eight children, six of whom are living - William, Joseph, Catharine, Calvin, George W. and Lodema.  [For the history of Joseph and Calvin see sketch in Chester and Gilead townships.] Peter and John are dead; George W. worked on a farm until he was 18; in the meantime, he attended school until he acquired a good knowledge of the common school branches, and many of the natural sciences.  In 1852, being 18 years old, he began a three years' apprenticeship at marble cutting, under the direction of S. A. Crune; after this he worked two years as journeyman in the marble shop at Chesterville.  He was married to Sarah Disman, Jan. 22, 1857; she was the oldest daughter of Joseph and Anna (Mathews) Disman; she was born in Chester Co., Pa., on the 27th day of August, 1834.  Her parents came to Ohio in 1852, and settled near Franklin Center, where they lived until 1873, when they removed to Lima, Ohio, where they now live, surrounded by a large circle of friends, and esteemed by all.  They raised a family of nine children - George W., John, Joseph, Israel, Sarah, Rachel, Hannah, Elizabeth J. and Anna.  After marriage, Mr. Gunsaulus moved to Franklin Center, where he has worked at marble cutting, for 21 years, in his present shop.  His long experience as a workman and dealer in every style of tombstones and monuments, has enabled him to furnish and erect over our beloved dead the most beautiful and appropriate monuments to their memory at a very reasonable expense.  This is the earliest industry of its kind in Franklin Twp., and is well worthy of the patronage of those who would mark the last resting-place of their dead with a monument of American or Italian marble or granite.  Mr. Gunsaulus has been chosen to fill the office of Justice of the Peace for fifteen years, and now holds a commission of Notary Public; he was selected, over several competitors, to act as Enumerator of the Census of 1880; he was a member of the School Board for fifteen years, and aided in the purchase of the M. E. Church, now used as a school-house.  Himself, wife, and four children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and active workers in the Sabbath-school, in which he has been Superintendent.  He has a family of seven children - William D. was born Nov. 2, 1857; Anna M., Feb. 7, 1859; Mary F., October, 1861; Joseph, Sept. 1, 1863; Addison, Mar. 12, 1865; Hattie I., Dec. 8, 1867; Katie July 23, 1869.
Source:  History of Morrow County and Ohio - Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 ~ Page 783
  Chester Twp. -
JOSEPH GUNSAULUS, Attorney at Law and Notary Public; Chesterville; was born on his father's farm, in Cayuga Co., New York, Apr. 29, 1825.  When he was about 13 years old they moved to this State and settled in Chester Twp., about three-fourths of a mile northwest of Chesterville, Knox, now Morrow Co., coming by wagons.  The land was but partially improved, and they occupied a log cabin for a time.  When 18 he began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for eight years, and during this time he read law at home and attended school during the winters.  He next began a general trading and speculating business, dealing in stock, real estate, etc., and a considerable legal business before the justice.  In the fall of 1861 he was elected on the Republican ticket as Representative from Morrow Co., in the Legislature, taking his seat in January, 1862, and during the same winter was admitted to the bar.  He represented the county for four years, spending his vacations in forwarding military matters.  While in Columbus he served on the Military Committee, also as Chairman of the Committee on Municipal Corporations.  Returning from Columbus in 1865, he came to Chesterville, and has since been engaged in the practice of law and looking after his farming interests.  He has been Mayor of Chesterville, in all, about twenty years; was one of its incorporators, and has always been a member of its Council; has also been President of its School Board for many years.  In the fall of 1854 he was married to Miss Mary J. Holley, who was born in Pennsylvania.  They have two children: Frank W. and Lillian C.  The former is now Rev. F. W. Gunsaulus, of Columbus.  Mr. Gunsaulus' parents were Joseph and Nancy (Dempsey) Gunsaulus, of New York, who came to this part of the country in the fall of 1837, and followed farming.  The former died in 1848, and the latter in 1876.  They had nine children, five of whom are now living: William, Joseph, Calvin, George W. and Lodema Crane, now living in New York.  They are all married and have families.
Source:  History of Morrow County and Ohio - Publ. Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880 ~ Page 601
 

Gilead Twp. –
JOHN J. GURLEY
, lawyer; Mt. Gilead; is one of the oldest members of the Morrow Co. Bar, who came to Mt. Gilead in 1850; he continued the practice of law here ever since, save when the partiality of fellow citizens have called him to occupy public offices. He was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. Aug. 6, 1819; is the son of John S. and Nancy (Spink) Gurley.  He comes of good New England stock, his mother being a native of Rhode Island, and his father of Connecticut. His mother lived to the rare old age of 88 years, passing away at St. Lawrence County, in the present year. Mr. Gurley spent his minority upon the farm where he was born, when, possessed with a desire for the practice of law, he entered upon the preparation of his chosen profession. After reading law some two years, he came to Ohio, and in the year 1843 entered the office of Corey and Ramsey, attorneys-at-law, at McConnelsville, in Morgan Co. He was admitted to the Bar in 1844, at Bucyrus, and continued with this firm some four years longer, when he went to Ashland, O., where he opened an office for the practice of his profession. Here he remained, however, only about two years, when he came to the newly-formed county of Morrow, and opened another office at Mt. Gilead, in 1850. Three years later he was elected to the Legislature, a position which his love for his profession led him to resign to accept the position of Probate Judge in 1854, when he served the people for three years with great acceptance. In 1873, he was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention, an honor he prizes more than any other that he has received from the public. In 1874, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney, when his abilities as a lawyer were fully recognized and appreciated. Mr. Gurley is a Democrat, but brings to this subject, as to all others, a candid consideration, unbiased by party passion or the hope of personal preferment. He is an earnest, conscientious worker for the principles of the cause which he has espoused and alike commands the respect of his political friends and foes. He was married in 1850 to Miss A. C. Armentrout, of Ohio, a union that has been blessed by the birth of two children.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 533
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