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FOLTZ - History of Ohio [AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M RE] ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 01:14:58 -0600 From: LeaAnn Subject: FRANCIS STEWART History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio Pub by Williams Bros., 1880 FRANCIS STEWART, the subject of this sketch, was born at York, Pennsylvania, March 2, 1788. His early life was passed on his fathers farm, until old enough to be apprenticed to a carpenter. Having served his apprenticeship, while in his twentieth year, with his tools on his back, he started to walk from York to Columbus, and arrived at his destination early in the year 1808. His health up to this time had been delicate, and the journey on foot was made partly in the hope of regaining it. For a short time after settling in Franklinton he worked at his trade but his health would not permit the violent exercise necessary to that business. When the war of 1812 broke out, he with most of the young men of the place, joined a volunteer cavalry company, known as the Franklinton Dragoons. He remained with this troop as ensign until it was disbanded, in 1832 or 1833. In 1815 he was elected sheriff of Franklin County, and served until 1819, at the same time holding the post of county collector, an office long since abolished, whose encumbents duty it was to go through the county and collect the taxes. In 1870, he married Miss Martha Sterett, a lady of much beauty and culture, who was the mother of his seven children, and who died in Columbus, July 20, 1834. In the spring of 1819, he removed to Columbus and engaged in the dry goods business. His store at this time was located on the southwest corner of High and Chapel streets. Mr. Stewart here founded an extensive business, and in 1831 or 1832, removed it to its present locality, at No. 89 south High street, where it is conducted by the firm of Osborn & Company, of which his eldest grandson, M.F. Stewart Knox, is a member. Mr. Stewart was the father of seven children, and, with one exception, survived all of them. Mary, the eldest, wife of Joseph H. Geiger, died March 20, 1854, leaving two daughters, Lydiel J. and Ruth S., both of whom are living in Columbus; Olivia died September 20, 1844; Sarah, wife of Joseph E. Baldwin, died August 31, 1845, leaving one daughter Martha S., wife of Thomas H. Kennedy, now living in Covington, Kentucky; Charles died April 13, 1846, John married Virginia Miner, and died July 8, 1856, leaving two daughters, Kate M., wife of Alpheus Cutter - died November 2, 1876 - and Sarah B., wife of George M. Dewey, now living in Brooklyn , New York; Martha died May 20, 1835, Ruth married F.W. Knox of Virginia, who died January 8, 1865, leaving two sons, F. Stewart and Archie W. She then married James Kooken, who died August 17, 1872. Mrs. Kooken, the only surviving child, is now living in Columbus. Mr. Stewart served one term in the legislature, from 1832 to 1834. In December 1836, he married his second wife, Sarah Benfield. About 1850, he retired from active business, leaving it in the hands of Mr. J.D. Osborn, who had been associated with him from boyhood, and whose heirs are now in the firm of Osborn & Company. On his eightieth birthday Mr. Stewart entertained many of his friends, among he moved with so firm a step and erect carriage as made them forget he was an octogenarian. A few months later he lost his wife, the devoted companion of many years. Mr. Stewart died JAnuary 3, 1874, having reached the unusual age of eighty-six years, mourned by those who knew him and respected by all. He was a man of quiet, modest habits, hospitable, generous, honest, and possessed of strong commonsense. Though not a member of any church, he was a firm supporter of law and order. Education and charity always found in him a generous friend; and after a long and useful life he died as he had lived, a man. -- ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 01:50:51 -0600 From: LeaAnn Subject: JOHNSTON ELLIOTT ST. CLAIR History of Franklin and Pickaway Counties, Ohio Pub by Williams Bros., 1880 JOHNSTON ELLIOTT ST. CLAIR This gentleman, now sixty-three years of age, is the oldest living resident of Columbus, born in that city. He first saw the light in a humble dwelling on south High street, between Rich and Friend streets (all those streets then largely ornamented with stumps), April 24, 1816. He was the third son of William and Mary (Stuckey) St. Clair, natives of Maryland, who had emigrated from Somerset, Pennsylvania, to Columbus, in 1814. His father was a tailor by trade, but young Johnston, after such schooling as the facilities of the infant town afforded, entered, at the early age of fourteen, the tin shop of Messrs. Gill & Green, as an apprentice, but finished his term with Captain John Haven, when about eighteen years old. The year after, in 1835, he removed with his father and the family, to Greenfield, Highland County Ohio, and there set up in business for himself, remaining till the spring of 1843, when he removed to Decatur, Brown County, where he remained three years, engaged in running a woolen factory, and then returned to Greenfield, where he re-entered the tin business, and stayed till October, 1849. He then spent one year in Chillicothe, and at the expiration of that period made his final remove, this time to Columbus, where he has since resided, doing a general hardware and tin business, with the firm of St. Clair & Scott, of which he was head, and Mr. Gamaliel Scott the junior, the firm remaining the same until April, 1879, when Mr. Scott retired, the partnership then being the oldest in the city, without change, having continued unbroken for twenty-five years. The business has been continued on the same site, northeast corner of friend and south High streets, since 1852. Mr. St. Clair has served three terms in the city council, and has been president of the society twelve of the thirteen years during which the Franklin County Pioneers association has had an existence, which post he now holds. He was married April 7, 1842, to Miss Eliza McClelland of Greenfield. They have had seven children; James Reed, killed by an accident in falling from a derrick, in September 1868, Mary A. now Mrs. Joseph Amos, of Columbus; Helen, still residing at home; William of Columbus, in charge of his fathers business; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Francis M. Clark, also at the old home, together with Misses Lucy and Kate St. Clair. Mrs. St.Clair is also still living, and with her husband, enjoying a healthy and happy old age. -- ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 11:04:32, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: WINANS/BEEMAN - Indiana books BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL RECORD of Adams County, Indiana The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887, page 421,422,423 HESTER A. WINANS was born in Harrison County, Ohio, October 31, 1887. Her parents were Samuel and Margaret (Beeman) Heaviline, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Maryland. Her paternal grandparents were Samuel and May (Layport) Heaviline. Her maternal grandparents were Moses and Sarah (Poland) Beeman. In 1851 her parents immigrated to this county, locating in Blue Creek Township, where her father purchased forty acres of land, which was entirely uncultivated, but there were about ten acres partially cleared. At this time the family consisted of parents and ten children, all of whom were living - Christina J., born August 10, 1828; James I., born May 30, 1831; Enoch J., born October 20, 1833; Joseph, born December 12, 1835; Hester A., born October 31, 1837; Sarah E., born July 20, 1840; Mary M., born November 13, 1842; Rebecca J., born January 15, 1846; Samuel O. D., born January 31, 1849, and Iantha L., born March 30, 1851. August 27, 1863, Hester Heaviline was united in marriage with Richard Winans, who was a descendant of one of the oldest and most honorable of the pioneer families in St. Mary's Township. His father, Benjamin B. Winans, came from Miami County, Ohio, to St. Mary's Township in the fall of 1836, bringing a load of goods and entering his land. He left two sons, one daughter and one son-in-law in the new home, then returned to Ohio. In February, the following year, he returned to his home in Indiana, bringing his movable goods, the remainder of his family and his stock. Thus equipped, the father of Richard Winans began the development of this wild tract of land, consisting of 244.65 acres. A little cabin, 16 x 16 feet, was the room the family of fourteen children had to live in. When beds were spread upon the floor the entire space was occupied, and great fears were entertained lest the bedding should take fire. At this time matches were unknown, and the pioneer depended upon the stump or log heap to keep him supplied with that essential article. Sometimes flint was used to start the fire; and in cases of emergency the early settler would go to the nearest neighbor, perhaps two or three miles away, and borrow fire. Thousands of ways were improvised by the pioneer. The milk, which was kept until in proper condition, would be confined in a vessel and placed in a wagon, and as the emigrant pursued his lonely journey over rough and almost impassable roads, the jostling and shaking wagon would churn the butter; and at the next camping place the delighted family would regale themselves on hot pone, fresh butter and roast venison. Richard and Hester Winans moved upon a farm of 160 acres, one mile west of the village of Pleasant Mills, which Mr. Winans owned previous to his marriage. A commodious frame dwelling was erected and other improvements were made; although obliged to pay over $3,000 bail bonds, he nevertheless left a handsome property to his wife and children at this death, which occurred October 5, 1885. Mr. Winans served the people in many capacities - constable, deputy sheriff, administrator and guardian, being at one time guardian of twenty-eight wards. He served as township trustee two terms, and was a liberal contributor to educational and religious enterprises. When there was need the hand of Richard Winans was always extended, and never empty. He was an expert mechanic, being a mason by occupation as well as a farmer. He was a devoted member of the Masonic fraternity, and was buried with all the rites and sacred honors of this institution. Seven children were left, as follows - Samuel A., born February 24, 1849; Jasper H., born December 14, 1851; Sarah I,, born December 14, 1854; Joseph D., born January 27, 1858; Charles S., born February 22, 1862; Ira F., born June 6, 1864, and William H., born November 17, 1865. Charles S. served five years in the regular army, having enlisted September 27, 1881, and being mustered out September 27, 1886. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal for meritorious service. His was the First Regiment Company I, United State Infantry. Jasper H. is a minster of the Baptist church at Warsaw, Indian, having been ordained in 1878. The children have all acquired a liberal education, two of whom are teachers. Mrs. Winans taught several terms previous to her marriage. She is a member of the Missionary Baptist church, and is very comfortably situated in the old homestead. Her son, Ira F., and his wife, Geneva Cowens, make their home with her. The Cowens belong to the honored and respected pioneer families. ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 11:04:27, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: JAMES QUINCY NEPTUNE - Indiana books THE BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL RECORD of Adams and Wells Counties, Indiana The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887, page 454 JAMES QUINCY NEPTUNE, D.D.S., Decatur, Indiana, was born in St. Mary's Township, this county, August 9, 1859, a son of James I. and Isabel (Flagg) Neptune, his father a native of Ohio, of German and Scotch ancestry, and his mother of Maryland, of English descent. Both were brought in childhood by their parents to Adams County, and were here reared. James I. Neptune has lived in Adams County fifty years with the exception of two years spent in California during the gold excitement. He was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, serving three years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Willshire, Ohio. Our subject was reared on a farm, receiving a good education in the common schools. January 1, 1884, he began the study of dentistry with Dr. C. C. Scott, at Celina, Mercer County, Ohio, and in the winter of 1884-'85 attended the Ohio College of Dental Surgery at Cincinnati, and again in 1885-'86, graduating as D.D.S., in March, 1886 he located at Decatur , and has since been in the practice of his profession at that place. He was married December 7, 1886, to Miss Clara Counterman, daughter of A. M. and Anna E. (Bollenbaugher) Counterman, of Willshire, Ohio. She is a native of Mercer County, Ohio, and for seven years prior to her marriage was a prominent teacher in the public schools. Her parents are natives of Ohio, her father of German and Irish and her mother of German descent. ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 11:04:25, -0500 From: AUPQ38A@prodigy.com (MRS GINA M REASONER) Subject: GEORGE W. FOLTZ - History of Ohio HISTORY OF OHIO - The American Historical Society, 1925 Volume V, page 393 GEORGE W. FOLTZ, M.D. For nearly thirty years Dr. George W. Foltz has been a representative of the medical profession, enjoying the highest success and esteem in the community of North Baltimore. For several years he has had a son associated with him, and the name Foltz stands for the highest attainments in both medicine and surgery. George W. Foltz was born in Hancock County, Ohio, December 18, 1856. He was a boy when his mother died, and that event and other conditions deprived him of many advantages and opportunities such as the average boy enjoys. He had to get his own education and make his own way in the world. He completed his higher education in Ohio Northern University at Ada, where he was graduated Bachelor of Science in 1887. Then followed a period of teaching, and in 1896 he was graduated from Starling Medical College at Columbus, now included in the Ohio State University. Since finishing the regular college course he has taken four post-graduate courses,and he has made his entire working experience opportunity for close observation and improved methods on his own part. Many years ago a member of his family was afflicted with Bright's disease, and this was a special incentive to him to specialize in the early in the study of methods of handling that disease. He has also specialized in cases of diabetes and tuberculosis, and his work has been especially successful and has won fame in these special fields. Doctor Foltz after graduating medicine practiced several years with his brother, Tobias H. Foltz at Lima, but for a quarter of a century has been located at North Baltimore. He has prepared addresses and reports on his special work for various conventions, reading one paper that attracted special attention before the Northwestern Ohio Medical Society. He is a member of the County, Ohio State, Tri-State and American Medical associations. Some of his practice has come from localities far distant from North Baltimore. He has been identified with the United Brethren Church and for many years was superintendent of its Sunday school. He also served on the School Board, and is affiliated with the Masonic, Knights of Pythias and other fraternal and social organizations. He married Miss Esther Brundige, of Hancock County. Three children were born to their marriage. Miss Ethel B., a graduate of the North Baltimore High School, is at home. The son is Earl D. The youngest child is Miss Ruth, who is a graduate of high school, and finished her musical education at Westerville. She is proficient on the pipe organ and other instruments. Dr. Earl D. Foltz is a graduate of high school, of the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, and finished his medical education in Western Reserve University at Cleveland. He had one year of work as an interne in the Cleveland City Hospital, and during the World war was in the Army hospital service. He is now specializing in surgery and is associated with his father. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V99 Issue #77 ******************************************