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Source:
History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio
Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co.
1884

Sunfish Twp. - Page 840
SAMUEL VIOLET McALLISTER, merchant, was born near Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 10, 1847.  His father, Daniel C. McAllister, was born and reared in Pennsylvania.  He settled in Iowa in 1840, where he married Rebecca B. Violet, who was a native of Pike County, of French descent.  Our subject remained in Iowa with his parents till twenty-one years of age, when he came to Coopersville, Pike Co., Ohio, and clerked in the store of Violet Bros., his uncles, three years.  He then engaged in merchandising nearly two years, under the firm name of Wheeter & McAllister, after which he and his uncle, Samuel Violet, owned and ran a canal packet between Portsmouth and Chillicothe six months.  He then clerked for Mr. Wheeter, but soon after purchased and carried on the business one year, when he, in 1876, sold out and engaged in the mercantile business in Idaho one year.  He then returned to Coopersville, but at the end of six months went to Kansas.  In 1879 he returned to Idaho and purchased property and engaged extensively in merchandising until the spring of 1883, when he sold his stock of goods but still retaining his property.  He was married Oct. 24, 1875, to Josephine E., daughter of Robert and Eliza (Saddler) Pool.  They have one son - Earl S.  Mrs. McAllister belongs to the Methodist church.  Mr. Allister has served one term as Township Treasurer.  He is a member of Lucasville Lodge, No. 465, A. F. & A. M., Scioto County, and also belongs to Piketon Lodge, No. 333, I. O. O. F., Pike County.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Jackson Twp. -
M. S. McCOPPIN, the eldest son of James and Frances (Kemp) McCoppin, was born in Highland County, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1837.  He attended school and assisted his father on the farm and in the saw-mill till nineteen years of age, when he began teaching school.  He taught during the winter seasons till 1862 when he enlisted in Company I, Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and served three years, a part of the time as Orderly Sergeant.  He participated in a number of serious engagements' was with Sherman at Chimango, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and did some hard fighting at Savannah.  He had many narrow escapes, having his clothing pierced with bullets, but was never wounded.  He was married in 1874 to Sarah J., daughter of J. C. Washburn, of Byington.  They have two children - Charles and GeorgiaMr. McCoppin has a general store in Sharonville, and also deals in lumber, tan-bark and railroad ties.  He was elected justice of the Peace in 1882, and is serving his fifth term as Township Clerk.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 802
Waverly - Pee Pee Twps. -
CLAUDIUS T. McCOY was born in Hardin County, Ohio, May 30, 1845, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth McCoy.  He attended the common schools till he was thirteen years of age, and after spending a year at work on the farm he attended the High School at Kenton, Ohio, two years.  He afterward entered Vermillion College, Ashland, Ohio, and remained three years.  He then commenced teaching.  His first schools were in the country, but when twenty-three years of age he took charge of the Kenton High School.  Two years later he went to Lancaster and had charge of the High School, resigning in his third year to accept the superintendency of the Waverly schools.  He served in this capacity five and a half years, when he resigned and entered the office of George D. Cole, and commenced the study of law.  He was admitted to the bar Apr. 28, 1879, and immediately opened an office of his own.  He has been more successful than the majority of young attorneys, having now a fine practice.  His legal library is better than the average lawyers of Waverly.  Dec. 19, 1872, Mr. McCoy married Margaret J. Sturgeon, a native of Lancaster.  they have had five children, three sons and two daughters; two sons died in infancy.  Mr. McCoy was reared in the United Presbyterian church, and joined that church when twenty-two years of age, but of late years has connected himself with the Presbyterian church, there being no church of his denomination where he lived, and his wife being a member of the Presbyterian church.  Politically Mr. McCoy has always been a Democrat, and was for several years an active politician, but on account of the position taken by his party on the temperance question, is now outside the pale of any political party.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 767
Miffin Twp. -
WILLIAM McCOY, only son of John and Sarah (Delay) McCoy, was born in Mifflin Township, Pike County, Nov. 29, 1836.  At eighteen years of age he went to Iowa, where he was employed in a saw-mill, and soon purchased an interest in the mill.  At the end of three years he and his partners removed their mill to Atchison County, Mo., where they engaged in lumbering till 1863, when Mr. McCoy sold his interest in the mill and followed farming in Pike County till 1867.  He then engaged in lumbering again in partnership with Messrs. Rush and Cartwright, the firm name being McCoy, Rush & Cartwright till 1871.  It was then changed to McCoy & Bailey, but the latter soon retired, leaving our subject sole owner, who has been extensively engaged in the manufacture and sale of all kinds of hardwood lumber, ever since.  He is also a large land-owner in Pike County and a successful farmer.  He owns the tract of land known as the Kincaid place, and has one of the finest springs of water in Southeastern Ohio, known as the Kincaid Springs.  He was married in April, 1861, to Elizabeth C., daughter of Rev. William A. and Sarah (Stillwell) Cartwright.  Her father erected church building at Latham, Pi8ke County which he donated to the Methodist Episcopal people of that community.  Mr. McCoy and wife have had nine children born to them - James L., Sarah B., Andrew M., John E., William G., Mary A., Charles F. (who died in infancy), Arie E. and Cora M.  Mr. and Mrs. McCoy belong to the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is Trustee.  He is also Recording Steward of the circuit, and is Superintendent of the Sabbath-school.  He has filled the position of County Commissioner nine years.  He is a member of Sinking Spring Lodge, No. 365, F. & A. M., Highland County, Ohio.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 854
Pebble Twp. -
WILLIAM H. McCOY was born in Ross County, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1824, a son of Jopseph and Eliza (Nuckle) McCoy, the former a native of Maryland, of Irish descent, and the latter of Virginia, of Scotch descent.  When he was eighteen years of age he began learning the carpenter's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years.  He worked as journeyman two years, and in 1849 located in Buchanan, where he has been very successful.  Aug. 8, 1852, he enlisted in Company H, Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry, and was mustered out June 14, 1865.  He participated in many battles, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea.  June 19, 1845, he married Nancy Taylor, of Virginia.  She died July 7, 1847, leaving one son - Hanson, who died in May, 1882.  Mar. 28, 1848, Mr. McCoy married Charlotte Grundy, of Highland County, Ohio.  They have six children - Eliza Catherine, Mary F., Laura A., James F., John Henry and Margaret E.  Mr. and Mrs. McCoy are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 869

Sunfish Twp. - Page 841
WILLIAM V. McCOY, owner and proprietor of the saw-mill, manufacturer of and dealer in lumber, Sunfish Township, was born Apr. 26, 1832, in Pike County, Ohio, a son of Thomas and Jane McCoy.  He was the oldest child by the second marriage, and remained on the home farm with his parents until Sept. 14, 1853, when he married Amy, daughter of Josiah and Mary Pillers, of Pike County, Ohio, and settled on a farm of his own and followed farming until 1878, since which he has been engaged in the milling and lumber business.  He owns 600 acres of land in Mifflin Township, which is farmed by tenants, and 500 acres in Sunfish Township that he bought for the timber.  They have four children - Savina, Mollie J., Louisa and William V., all of whom are living.  Savina, the eldest, married Ira S. Rolfe, of Pike County, and lives on the home farm.  They have three children.  Mollie J., married C. O. Moorhead, of Sinking Springs, Highland Co., Ohio; he formerly was a school teacher, but he is now engaged in the mercantile business at Elm Grove, Ohio.  They have two children.  Louisa married C. L. Rhoads, of Highland County.  They still reside with her parents.  He is head sawyer in the saw mill.  William V., or Vorie as he is commonly called, is fifteen years old and is going to school.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Marion Twp. - Page 815
JAMES M. McGINNISS was born Dec. 11, 1830, in Lowell, Mass., a son of James and Ann (McDonough) McGinniss, natives of Dublin, Ireland, who came to the United States in 1821, locating in Lowell.  When he was eight years of age his father died, and he then went into the woolen-mills, working there till 1849, when he came West, and finally, in 1862, located in Marion Township, Pike Co., Ohio, and purchased the woolen-mills.  He was married in 1854, to Elizabeth Chapman, a native of Steubenville, Ohio.  They had eight children, four of whom are living William C., Ellen, Mary and Jessie C.  Mr. McGinniss and all his family are members of the Methodist church.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Newton Twp. - Page 834
JAMES McGOWAN, eldest son of Michael and Catherine (Hopkins) McGowan, was born Jan. 8, 1839, in County Sligo, Ireland.  In 1850 part of the family emigrated to America, and in May, 1852, our subject and the remainder of the family landed in Quebec, and arrived at Waverly, June 21, 1852, where the father died Feb. 22, 1854.  The care of the family was then left to James, and although but a boy he maintained his mother and the family.  After several years he bought a ferry-boat at Sharonville, which he ran for three years, when he sold it and purchased property in Jasper and engaged in the mercantile business, which he still follows with success.  He has considerable property in Jasper.  His first tax receipt was $1.25, and now amounts to $175.00.  He was married Apr. 13, 1869, to Ella, daughter of Patrick and Mary O'Hara.   They have been blessed with six children - Mary F., Joseph I., John M., Margaret M., Catherine T. and Annie B.  Mr. McGowan is a member of the Roman Catholic church.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Waverly - Pee Pee Twps. -
HENRY B. McKENZIE was born near Bourneville, Ross Co., Ohio, Jan. 1, 1835, a son of Bennett and Nancy (Pool) McKinzie.  His father is of Scotch descent, born Jun. 1, 1806, and was one of the early settlers of Ross County.  His mother died in 1863.  Of their twelve children five sons and three daughters are still living.  Henry B. is the third child.  He was educated in the common schools and when eighteen years of age began to teach school.  In March, 1857, he became associated with J. W. Cochran in the Mercantile business at Bourneville.  They remained together four years, when Mr. McKenzie withdrew and bought another store opposite his former's.  In the spring of 1864 he sold out and bought a store in Leesburg, Highland Co., Ohio, but remained there only one summer, when he came to Waverly and bought the store on the corner of North and High streets.  In 1868 John Gregg became associated with him, but a year later the partnership was dissolved and Mr. McKenzie was alone till 1879 when T. N. Barnes became his partner, under the firm name of McKenzie & Barnes.  July 1, 1882, Mr.  McKenzie withdrew and retired from mercantile life.  He has considerable farming land, and is turning his attention to its cultivation.  Soon after coming to Waverly he was appointed Internal Revenue Collector and filled the position two years.  He was reared in the Methodist church, and has been a member of the church for over thirty years.  On the 13th of October, 1859, he married Amanda E., daughter of John and Martha Gregg.  They have four children, three sons and one daughter.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 767
Camp Creek Twp. - Page 845
P. T. McLELLAN, merchant, and Postmaster of Coopersville, Ohio, was born Feb. 24, 1842, in Pike County, and is a son of Thomas and Nancy (Wills) McLellan.  Sept. 13, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Fifty-third Ohio Infantry, as a private, but was afterward promoted to Sergeant-Major.  He was at the battle of Shiloh and with Sherman on his march to the sea; was discharged Aug. 2, 1865.  After returning home he engaged in the mercantile business, and now carries a stock of about $2,000, with sales amounting to about $9,000 a year.  In 1872 he was married to Jane, daughter of James and Phoebe Rodgers.  They have had three children - Delia, Florence and FloraMr. McLellan is a member of Orient Lodge, No. 321, A. F. & A. M., and belongs to Colwell Post, No. 245, G. A. R.  His father was a native of Maine, and was of Dutch and Irish descent.  He was one of the first settlers of this county, remaining here till his death, which occurred in 1870, at the age of seventy-five years.
Jackson Twp. -
WILLIAM K. McMILLIN, son of James and Catharine (Keran) McMillin, was born at Richmond Dale, Ross Co., Ohio, Dec. 7, 1815.  When but a child he went to live with his grandfather, William Keran, a Methodist minister, who owned and resided on a farm on Campbell's (commonly called Plug) Run.  His father also bought a farm and located on Plug Run.  As soon as he was old enough he began to assist his father on the farm and in his blacksmith shop.  Worked in the blacksmith shop when he had to have a block six inches high on to raise him up so he could strike with the sledge hammer on the anvil.  When eighteen yeas of age he was engaged as clerk in John P. Boswell's store, at Bourneville, Ross Co., Ohio; remained with him about two years.  For the first nine months of that time got $25 and board (found his own clothes); lost but two days time in the nine months.  He received better wages the rest of his time with Boswell.  He then, in company with another young man, bought the Boswell stock and conduced the business under the firm name of McMillin & Bridwell.  A year later they sold out to two brothers by the name of Chestnuts, and Mr. McMillin was employed by Reeves & Burbridge, of Chillicothe, Ohio, one year, at a salary of $250.  He then returned to Bourneville and was employed in the store of Douglas Smyth seven or eight years.  During his stay with Mr. Smythe he served nearly six years as Justice of the Peace.  In the fall of 1848 he was elected Sheriff of Ross County; moved to Chillicothe and served two terms as Sheriff.  In 1852 moved from Chillicothe, Ross County, to Sharonville, Pike Co., Ohio, where he has been engaged in the mercantile business.  Has been Treasurer of Jackson Township, Pike Township, for twenty-five years, and Post-master at Sharonville for thirteen years.  He was married in Ross County to Rebecca Briggs.  They have four children - Adelia Jane, Louisa D., Charles A. and Effie G.  Louisa D. is the wife of William A. Corwine, of Lincoln, Logan Co., Ill.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 802
Marion Twp. - Page 815
JOHN McMONIGEL was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in December, 1814, a son of John and Mary (McIntyre) McMonigel.  His father died when he was nine years old, leaving five children.  John went to live with an uncle, remaining with him till 1835, when he came to the United States, landing in New York.  He engaged in teaming nine years and then moved to Gallia County, Ohio, and purchased eighty acres of land and lived on it three years.  He then moved back to New York and stayed three and a half years, when he returned to Gallia County, Ohio, where he purchased forty acres more land and lived on it till June, 1859, when he sold out and moved to the place where he now resides, and has 160 acres of fine, well-improved land.  He was married Feb. 11, 1841, to Margaret Johnson, a native of Ireland.  Eight children have been born to them, a son and three daughters now living.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Newton Twp. - Page 835
L. McPHERSON, M. D., son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hart) McPherson, was born Oct. 21, 1837, in Morgan County.  He spent his youth in working on the farm in summer and in attending school in winter, and at the age of eighteen years he entered the Ohio University, where he attended eleven terms.  He then read medicine under Drs. Sparrow and Black for three years, and in the fall of 1862 began the practice of medicine at Berlin, Ohio, where he remained about five years.  In May, 1868, he moved to Jasper, Ohi, where he still follows his profession.  Under the law of 1868 he received a certificate from the Pike County Medical Association, under which he practices medicine and surgery.  He was married Dec. 5, 1860, to Matilda J. Bane, who is of Irish descent.  Eight children have been born to them, of whom five are living - Emma M., William B., Edward C., Joseph E. and Herman.  Carrie B. and two infants are deceased.  Mr. McPherson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of which he is a Trustee.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Jackson Twp. -
WILLIAM MARSHALL was born in 1829 in Washington County, Pa., and at an early age removed with his parents to Brooke County, W. Va.  In 1846 the family came to Ohio and settled near Greenfield.  In 1855 he came to Sharonville, and, in company with Christopher Houser, engaged in the mercantile business.  In 1870 he purchased the farm near Sharonville where his family now resides, which he conducted successfully, and also engaged in the manufacture of tile.  He was married in 1856 to Jerusha Corwine.  To them were born three children - Clarence W., Mary Elizabeth (deceased) and Edgar E.  The sons both reside at home with their mother and carry on the farm, the tile-works being under the management of Clarence.  He was married Dec. 28, 1882, to Alice Foster, a daughter of Joseph Foster, an old pioneer.  Mr. Marshall united with the Christian church in 1850, at Antioch, Ohio, and lived a noble Christian life till his death, Sept. 28, 1882.  He did a grand work for the Christian cause by his faithful work for the church and noble example.  He was beloved by all who knew him.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 801
Marion Twp. - Page 815
STEPHEN B. MASTERS was born in Jackson County, Ohio, July 29, 1851, a son of Benjamin F. and Julia A. (Gilliland) Masters, natives of Hamilton Township, Jackson County.  His grandfather, Ezekiel Masters, was as early settler of Jackson County.  When twenty-one years of age our subject came to Pike County and became engaged in the mercantile business in California and for the past seven years has been an agent for leading fire insurance companies, in connection with his mercantile business.  He has built up a large and prosperous trade, and is considered one of the prominent men of the place.  June 1, 1877, he was married to Ruhama, daughter of Stephen and Nancy (Halterman) Brown.  Four children have been born to them - Franklin E., Harrison E., Harry M. and Viola.  The latter died, aged three months.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Perry Twp. -
ISAAC MELSON, farmer and stock raiser, was born Apr. 19,1826, in Pike County, Ohio, and received his education in the subscription schools.  He helped clear the farm and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits the greater part of his life.  He was married in June, 1857, to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Smith, early settlers of Pike County.  Of the nine children born to this union only six survive, one son of five daughters.  Mrs. Melson is a member of the United Brethren church.  Mr. Melson has served three years as Trustee of Perry Township.  He is a member of the Bainbridge Lodge, NO. 196, F. & A. M., Bainbridge, Ohio.  His father, Hiram, was born in Kentucky, and came to Ohio in an early day, and was married in Pike County to Elizabeth Core.  He worked at the blacksmith's trade and at farming during his life, and died in Pike County, aged seventy years.  His wife died at the age of seventy years.  His wife died at the age of seventy years.  They reared four children of whom three are living.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 861
Camp Creek Twp - Page 845
H. H. MERRITT, son of John and Prudence Merritt, was born Jan. 1, 1822, in Pike County, Ohio.  He was reared on the farm and attended the old log-cabin schools till he was twenty-one years old, after which he devoted his time to agricultural pursuits, and by hard labor has accumulated 160 acres of good land.  HE was married Sept. 29, 1844, to Levise, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Coffman, who were of German descent.  They were the parents of thirteen children - Stephen, born Dec. 22, 1846; G. W., Nov. 11, 1847; C. Bathell; Milton, March 12, 1863; Sarah E., Dec. 24, 1856, wife of Mr. Bakenhester; J. D., Jan. 26, 1859; Theodore R., Oct. 27, 1860; Ida A., Aug. 15, 1866; Emma E., Nov. 3, 1868; infant, Feb. 14, 1860; John, Aug. 24, 1854; Alonzo, Aug. 16, 1866; and Allen B., Oct. 30, 1863.  Mr. Merritt has held several township offices, and politically is a Republican.  His parents were among the first settles of Camp Creek Township.  His father was born Jan. 9, 1786, and died in this township in Sept., 1871.
Camp Creek Twp. -
MILTON MERRITT was born Apr. 9, 1834, in Pike County, and is a son of John and Annie (McDonnell) Merritt, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Southern Ohio.  He attended the public schools in the county till he was eighteen years old, and at the age of twenty-five years he took a trip to the West, but soon returned and followed boating on the Ohio Canal till a few years ago.  In Sept., 1864, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry, under Captain Scott.  He remained in the army till the close of the war, and was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., in June, 1865.  He was married in 1876 to Louisa Wolford, who is of French descent.  His grandfather, Ezekiel Merritt, was one of the pioneers of Ohio, coming from Kentucky in a very early day and locating in Scioto County, where he built the first floating boat that was ever run on the Scioto River.
Seal Township
HON. ALFRED MOORE was born in Pike County, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1825, the fifth son of a family of fifteen children of Levi and Polly (Higginsbotham) Moore, natives of Virginia, his father born April 29, 1788, and his mother July 28, 1795.  His parents were married June 12, 1810, and in 1818 came to Ohio and located near Piketon, where his father died Feb. 20, 1873, and his mother Oct. 2, 1878.  Mr. Moore's early educational advantages were limited, and the most of his education was obtained by hard study after he reached manhood.  When eighteen years of age he united with the Methodist church, but in 1864 withdrew from that denomination and connected himself with the Christian Union church, and since that time has been a licensed minister.  He was married Sept. 18, 1843, to Susan daughter of Charles and Polly (Randall) Ross, natives of Virginia.  To them were born five children - Hannah (now the wife of George Masters), Levi, Polly (now Mrs. John Hatfield), Charles P., and Harriet A., who died in infancy.  Mrs. Moore died May 13, 1855.  May 13, 1856, Mr. Moore married Elizabeth A., daughter of John and Jane Beasley.  Her father was born in 1811, and died Apr. 13,1843.  Eleven children were born to them - George B., John M., Rosa J. (wife of James Southworth), Ella, Given, Thomas M., Alfred, Jr., William B., Joel C., Nannie M. and Clara E. D.  In 1879 Mr. Moore was elected to represent Pike County in the State Legislature by a Democratic majority of 483.  He supported the Smith Sunday law, the Pond law, supported Allen G. Thurman for Senator against Garfield, introduced a bill authorizing the commissioners to levy a tax of $12,000 to build the Piketon bridge, and another of $6,000 to finish the Waverly & Cooperville Turnpike.  In 1881 he was re-elected by a majority of 500.  During this assembly he voted against the Scott law, supported the Canal bill, and introduced several important turnpike bills, etc.  Mr. Moore is a conscientious and God-fearing man, and all his dealings, both of a private and public nature, are in accordance with his religious principles.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 789
Seal Township -
COLONEL JAMES MOORE, deceased was born Jan. 10, 1793, and was the eldest son of Enos and Elizabeth Moore the former born in Pennsylvania in 1765, and the latter in Virginia, Jan. 12, 1777.  At the age of eight years he moved with his parents to Ross County, Ohio.  They were about the first settlers of the county.  He was a great hunter during his life, and was noted for his accuracy as a marksman.  When eighteen years old he went to Chillicothe, where he learned the blacksmith's trade.  During the war of 1812 he enlisted in the company of  Captain Samuel L. Jones, and served till he was honorably discharged, Aug. 31, 1813.  He was commissioned Lieutenant-Colonel, April 14, 1846, and May 30, 1846, he was commissioned as Brigadier-General of the Third Brigade of the Second Division of the Ohio Militia.  He was married, May 26, 1817, to Ann, daughter of Abraham and Rebecca Chenoweth, who settled in Pee Pee Township in 1796.  He was again married, Oct. 5, 1854, to Anna E., daughter of Alexander and Henrietta Bateman.  Colonel Moore was one of the early settlers of Piketon, and was the first blacksmith of the place, where he carried on that business many years.  He was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years previous to his death.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 789
Waverly-Pee Pee - Page 768
JAMES H. MOORE, son of Hambleton and Maria (Clark) Moore, was born in Virginia in 1849.  When a child his parents removed to Iowa County, Iowa, and located the town of Millersburg, named at his father's suggestion.  His father built the first mill in that neighborhood.  At the commencement of the civil war Mr. Moore came to Ohio and located in Portsmouth.  He was for ten years ticket agent for the M. & C. Railroad at Chillicothe.  He is now living on a fine farm of 300 acres, a mile north of Waverly.  In 1876 he married Lutitia McNeil, a daughter of a distinguished pioneer, both parents now deceased.  They have three children - Maria, Bessie Davis and James Hambleton, Jr.  Mr. and Mrs. Moore are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.  Mr. Moore's father died in 1871, his mother is still living.
Sunfish Twp. - Page 840
CALVIN OTWAY MOORHEAD, junior member of the firm of Garman, Moorhead & Co., dealers in general merchandise, was born in Clermont County, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1855, and is the eldest son of I. M. and Susan (Zuck) Moorhead.  He was reared in Highland County, Ohio, and attained a liberal education at the common school, and when twenty years of age taught school.  At the age of twenty-three years he and William V. McCoy became as associated in saw-milling and lumbering and did an extensive business till the spring of 1883.  He then sold his mill interests and since Aug. 1, 1883, he has been carrying on a successful mercantile business with Mr. Garman.  His father was a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent.  Our subject married Aug. 24, 1879, to Mary J., daughter of William V. and Amy (Pillars) McCoy, of Pike County.  They have two children - Lelia May and Charles Leslie.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884
Seal Twp. -
HENRY MORGAN, son of Thomas and Nancy Morgan, was born Mar. 18, 1845, in Jackson County.  He worked on the farm and attended the public schools till he was twenty years old, since which he has followed the teacher's profession a period of eighteen years.  He was married Dec. 19, 1879, to Carrie R., daughter of B. P. and Julia A. Violet, of Seal Township, Pike County.  They have two children - Carrie D. and Thurman L.  Mr. Morgan is a member of Piketon Lodge, No. 323, I. O. O. F., ad is Past Grand of the same.  In 1879 - '80 he was District Deputy Grand Master.  His parents came to Jackson County, Ohio, in 1840, and in 1857 moved to Pike County, where the father died Apr. 25, 1880, aged seventy-five years, and the mother is yet living at the age of seventy-nine years.
Source: History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. - 1884 - Page 789
Pee Pee Township - Page 768
JOSEPH MYERS was born in Wurtemerg, Germany, Oct. 15, 1830, son of Antony and Mary Ann (Lintzmiar) Myers.  His mother died in Germany in 1831, and he came with his father to Ohio when two years old.  They settled in Portsmouth, Scioto County, there being only two German families living there at that time.  His father died Feb. 28, 1842.  Joseph Myers was educated in Portsmouth, and Aug. 5, 1843, came to Waverly, where he was employed by James Emmitt in the mercantile business till 1853.  This year he became a partner with James Emmitt and James Davis, under the firm name of Emmit Davis & Co.  The following spring Mr. Davis died and the firm name was changed to Emmit & Myers.  He was with Mr. Emmitt nearly thirty-eight years being a partner for thirty years.  April 1, 1881, he opened his present business with Henry Stahler, the firm name being Myers & Stahler.  They have one of the largest mercantile houses in Waverly, and are carrying on a successful business.  He was married in 1857 to Cynthia Faker, a native of Portsmouth.  They had seven children, four of whom are living - George J., married to Bird Wily, living on a farm in Clinton County, Ohio; Anna, James J. and Francis Edward. Emma, wife of Henry Stahler, died Aug. 1, 1880.  Mary M. and a son died in infancy.  His wife died June 2, 1871, and April 8, 1883, he was married to Elizabeth Lorbach, a native of this county.  In religious faith Mr. Myers is a Catholic.
 

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