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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of Richland Co., Ohio -
from 1808 to 1908
Vol. I & II
by A. J. Baughman -
Chicago: The J. S. Clarke Publishing Co.
1908
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C W.
REIFF, a veteran of the Civil war, is a resident of
the township in which he was born on March 8, 1840. He is
the son of C. Maria (Eppy) Reiff, both of whom were born
in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio in 1837. They bought land
in Weller township, on which they built a log cabin, in which
our subject was born and which was his home for thirty years.
Both parents are now deceased, the father having passed away in
1878. They became the parents of nine children, seven of
whom survive, namely: Mary Ann, the wife Alfred
Fox, of this county; Rebecca, the wife of D.
Bowers, residing in Pennsylvania; Adeline, the wife
of Benjamin Baker, a resident of Missouri; C.
W., of this review; Jacob, who resides in Kansas;
John, a resident of California; and Henry, of this
county. Harriett is deceased, and one child died in
infancy.
C. W. Reiff received his education in the
district schools of the county, and aided his father in the work
of the farm up to the time he was eighteen years of age, when he
went to Kansas, where he remained two years, returning home in
1860. In 1861 he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-sixth Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, and served in the war for three years and
two months, receiving an honorable discharge on July 25, 1864.
He was in twelve hard fought battles, in one of which he
received a slight scalp wound. Among the battles in which
he was engaged may be mentioned that of Shiloh, of Perryville,
Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Anderson, Kenesaw and Peach
Creek. On receiving his discharge he returned to the
parental roof, and afterward worked at the tinner's trade.
He now owns twenty acres of valuable land in Weller township, on
which he has resided for about thirty-five years.
In 1867 Mr. Reiff was united in marriage to
Miss Mary E. Houston, who was born in the house where they
now reside. Mrs. Reiff was one of five children.
Both parents are now deceased. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Reiff
have been born one son, Leroy, who married Miss Etta
Fike, a native of Knox county, this state. They have
become the parents of four children: Forest C., Gayle,
Charles H., who is decreased, and Elfa A.
Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise,
Mr. Reiff had voted the republican ticket.
Religiously, both he and his estimable wife are members of the
Methodist Episcopal church, and are highly respected and
esteemed by their many friends.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - from 1808 to 1908 by
A. J. Baughman - Chicago: The J. S. Clarke Publishing Co. 1908 -
Vol. II - Pg, 729 |
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W. S.
ROUSH, who was successfully engaged in general
merchandising at Ganges, was born in Williams county, Ohio,
Sept. 23, 1869, his parents being Jacob and Srah (Finnegal)
Roush. The former is a native of Jackson township,
Richland county his father being among the earliest settlers
here. In 1867 Jacob Roush removed to Williams
county but in 1871 returned to this county, where he has since
resided, his home being in Franklin township. Our subject
has but one brother, Lester C., who lives on a farm
adjoining that of his father.
W. S. Roush acquired his education in the
district schools of Franklin township and remained under the
parental roof until he had attained his majority. For ten
years afterward he was alternately engaged in farming and
teaching, following the former vocation during the summer
months, while in the winter seasons he devoted his time and
energies to the instruction of the young. Subsequently he
became connected with mercantile interests, forming a
partnership with W. A. St. John for the conduct of a
store in Ganges. He at first intended to carry only a
stock of hardware but the business has developed so materially
that he now carries a general line of merchandise to meet the
demands of his patrons. On the 1st of January, 1907, he
severed his connection with Mr. St. John and has since
carried on the business alone, meeting with a gratifying and
well merited success in his undertaking. He also has a
farm of eighty-five acres just south of Ganges, and owns the
fine building in which he conducts his business, it being a
store and residence combined. He likewise has other
real-estate holdings in Ganges, and is widely recognized as one
of the prosperous and progressive citizens and business men of
the county.
In 1890 Mr. Roush was united in marriage to
Miss Alice Bare, who was born and reared just south of
Ganges. Their children are: Walter, whose
birth occurred June 10, 1893; and Hazel, born April 12,
1895.
Mr. Roush is a democrat in his
political views and has served as clerk of Franklin township for
four years, while at present he is a trustee of Blooming Grove
township and also a member of the school board. He is a
member of Shiloh Lodge, No. 544, A. F. & A. M., of which he is
senior warden, and is also connected with Lodge No. 3575, M. W.
A., at Shelby. His wife is identified with the German
Baptist church, in the work of which she takes an active and
helpful interest. Having spent almost his entire life in
this county, he is well and favorably known here and is moreover
entitled to representation with its enterprising and successful
citizens.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - from 1808 to 1908 by
A. J. Baughman - Chicago: The J. S. Clarke Publishing Co. 1908 -
Vol. II - Pg, 1035
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