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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 224 Today's Topics: #1 Bios: Montgomery Co - Ampt, Antrim [christina m hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20000716.150737.-230605.3.frog158@juno.com> Subject: Bios: Montgomery Co - Ampt, Antrim, Auchenboch, Axman, Bailey, Beard Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Transcribed by Mrs. Becki Klansnic for the Ohio Biographies Project. The History of Montgomery County, OH", by W. H. Beers & Co., Pub. 1882 German Twp FRANCES AMPT, retired saddler, Germantown. Francis Ampt is a native of Germany, of the city of Mayence on the Rhine; was born June 3, 1810; landed in the United States June 10, 1833. Married Kunigunda Rosa, of Hamilton, Ohio, in the United States in 1837. They resided in Trenton, Butler Co., Ohio, from 1839 to 1849. In the latter year they moved to Germantown, Ohio, where they have ever since resided. They have three sons, all of whom were born in Trenton; they are : First, William M. Ampt, attorney, born February 1, 1840; married to Mary Eliza Gunckel, daughter of William Gunckel, of Dayton, Ohio; they reside in Cincinnati, and have one daughter, Rosa E., born July 2, 1874. Second, Henry Ampt (in the employ of Polk, Wilson & Sons, Cincinnati, Ohio), was born June 23, 1842; is married to Fredona Rowe, daughter of Daniel Rowe, of Germantown, Ohio; they reside in Cincinnati. Third, Francis C. Ampt, attorney, and First Assistant Solicitor of the city of Cincinnati, was born June 10, 1848; married to Mary Weaver, daughter of George Weaver, of Miamisburg, Ohio; reside in Cincinnati; have three children -- Charles Francis, aged seven years; Ellen Fredona, five years; and Anna, three years. Mr. Ampt is a saddler by trade, and worked at that business until 1879, when he retired. He and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. J. J. ANTRIM, physician, Germantown, is a son of Jacob Antrim, a pioneer minister of illustrious fame. He was born in Berks County, Penn., in the year 1791. From childhood, he was a Bible student and adhered closely to the principles of a Christian life. In early manhood, he connected himself with the U. B. Church, and subsequently filled the pulpit, teaching the doctrines of his denomination. In 1821, his nuptials were solemnized with Miss Mary Zeller, who was a native of the same county and State as her husband, and was born in the year 1800. The issue of this marriage were six children of whom five are now living, viz., Jabez J., Cyrus, Titus, Jacob and Katura (now Mrs. Dr. Eckerd, of Trenton, Ohio). In 1819, he located near Germantown, Montgomery Co., Ohio, purchased 120 acres of land in Butler County. Subsequently entered upon his duties as an itinerant minister and circuit rider. In his circuit of 400 miles, he would frequently become associated with the Rev. James B. Finley, a pioneer Methodist minister. Rev. Antrim removed from his farm to Germantown about 1828, and was chosen Presiding Elder of the Miami Conference of the United Brethren denomination. His district consisted of the counties of Montgomery, Preble, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Hamilton and Warren. In 1850, death summoned his daughter Drucilla to her last abode, and, in 1858, the same messenger called his wife to her eternal home. Rev. Antrim survived her several years, finally taking a trip to his native State to visit his friends; while there was taken very ill and lived but a short time. The brittle thread of life was broken; his labors on earth had ceased; having fought the good fight of faith and finished his course, his spirit had entered into the joys of his Lord. His body was conveyed to Germantown, where it was interred, and there rests the body of a noble, just and esteemed citizen. His death occurred in the year 1860, escaping the scenes of the late rebellion. Dr. J. J. Antrim, whose name heads this sketch, was born near Germantown, Ohio, October 26, 1823; having limited school privileges his early education was the same; his summer months were devoted to framing, and the winter to his books. However, early in life his mind was directed to human and medical sciences, which he subsequently engaged in, being only eighteen years of age; two years later, entered the medical college at Cincinnati, Ohio; graduated in 1844, and entered upon the practice of his profession in New Paris, Preble Co., Ohio. Soon after, thought a trip through the Southern States would be a professional benefit; he prosecuted his thought, treating cancers and tumors. In May, 1846, when the United States was in strife with Mexico, he enlisted in the Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. G. W. Morgan; was mustered on the non-commissioned staff of the regiment tot he office of Hospital Steward. His services continued in this capacity two months, when upon a satisfactorily examination, he was promoted to Assistant Surgeon, and in rank that of Lieutenant, discharging his duties on the battle-field as well as in the hospital. He served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Buena Vista, the siege of Saralvo, Puebla and Rio Frio Pass. Soon after his return, the California gold fever was raging, and he, with a company, traveled through by a private conveyance, completing the trip in seven months, traveling through an inhospitable country sparsely settled with an uncivilized race. His stay was two years, when the unsettled and semi-civilized condition of the country caused him to return. He came by the Isthmus of Panama, then known as the Ocean route, landing at New Orleans, thence up the river home. Subsequently, he took a trip to the metropolis of United States (New York City) and other Eastern cities; returned to Germantown and embarked in the mercantile pursuit. This demanded his attention two years, when he resumed the practice of medicine, in which he is still engaged. His marriage was celebrated January 20, 1853, with Miss Ellen, second daughter of Gabrael and Sarah Oblinger; she was born Jan. 24, 1832. The issue of this union were three children, viz., Ida S., Williard and Frank. Seventeen years of their united life had elapsed when the dreaded disease, consumption, took her from earthly cares. She was an exemplary member of the United Brethren Church, having connected herself with that denomination at an early age, remembering her Creator in the days of her youth. Her death occurred December 8, 1870. With the cares of the Doctor's children and the demands of his profession, he was married a second time, July 18, 1872, to Mrs. Kate Clemmer, widow of the late David Clemmer. She was born in Adams County, Penn., in 1828, and in 1834, moved with her parents to Montgomery County. At the age of seventeen, united herself with the Methodist Episcopal Church. She was a thoroughly devoted Christian, as was proven in her life and conduct, that religion was not merely a system of ethics and doctrinal truths, but a living principal, hidden in the soul as the leaven is in the meal. After the death of her first husband, she returned to the home of her parents, and owing to the inconvenience of the Methodist Episcopal Church, she united herself with the Evangelical Lutheran Church. From the time of her last marriage to her death, May 28, 1880, she was a resident of Germantown. She merited and received the esteem and love of all who knew her. She was a faithful wife, a good neighbor and constant friend, hospitable and every ready to help the poor and needy. she was a sixter of D. E. McSherry, of Dayton, Ohio, the patentee of the McSherry Grain Drill. (unable to read name, check page 280) AUCHENBOCH, feed stable, Germantown, was born in Lebanon County, Penn., March 31, 1814, of parents, Peter and Catharine (Neth) Auchenboch, who died, the father in 1844 and the mother in 1837. He was married to Sarah Palluth, daughter of Casper and Polly (Spots) Palluth, in the State of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio June 22, 1842. Mrs. Palluth was born in Pennsylvania March 22, 1813. The subject and wife have had born to them children, viz., Eliza (deceased), Louisa Sarah, Mary, William, Rosannah (deceased) and Fradanna (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Auchenboch are members of the United Brethren Church, and are exerting their influence for good. The former, by trade, is a shoemaker, which occupation he followed for about thirty-five years. He is a good citizen and commands the respect of the community at large. CHARLES H. L. AXMAN (deceased), was a native of Germany, born May 6, 1822. In early life, he learned the trade of watchmaking and jeweler, but soon after the completion of his trade, in 1848, he emigrated to America, and May 8, 1850, married in New York City, Elvina Droz, a native of France, born December 27, 1830, and became a resident of the United States in her minority. Soon after their marriage, they settled in Germantown, Montgomery County, Ohio, where Mr. Axman set up in business and conducted it through life, taking in his sons, who are now four in number. He died on February 26, 1873, trusting in the doctrines of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and was beloved by all who knew him. His wife still survives, bearing the name of her departed husband, and the mother of ten children, of whom six survive, viz.: Minne, Clara, Charles A.; who is working, in Dayton, at the jeweler business; Adolph O., in the same pursuit; and Alfred E. and Lewis H., who are yet at home assisting their mother in conducting the jewelry business. Mrs. Axman has been for years a member of the same church as that of her husband. ALFRED E. AXMAN, Germantown, was born in Germantown, Ohio, December 8, 1860, and is a son of Charles H. L. Axman, whose history will be found in this work. Alfred E. grew up in his native town, where he was also educated, learning the jewelry trade under the supervision of his eldest brother, Arthur C., in their own store, of which he now has charge. He is an intelligent young man, well respected, a member of the Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Masonic fraternity. THOMAS BAILEY, retired farmer, Germantown. His grandparents, Thomas and Mary (Crittenden) Bailey, natives of Virginia, came to Warren County, Ohio, at an early day, when they spent their lives. His parents were William and Sarah (Rison) Bailey, also from Virginia, who had a family of six children -- three sons and three daughters -- viz.: Thomas, Francis, William, Maria, Elizabeth and Nancy. The subject of this sketch was born in Warren County, Ohio, July 29, 1810, and in 1819 his mother died, thus leaving him at a tender age without her loving counsel. On December 6, 1832, he married Ann Denice, daughter of Samuel and Jane (Bound) Denice, born in New Jersey, September 27, 1815, of which union eleven children were born, as follows: William, Abraham C., Sarah Jane, Sidney D., Samuel F., Anna Maria, Mary E., George P., Helanor C., Rachel and one died in infancy. Mr. Bailey following milling for about twenty-one years, and in 1847 located on a farm in German Township; purchased 170 acres of land in 1853, upon which he resided until 1866, when he moved to Germantown, where he has since lived, owning a residence and two acres of ground on Main street. His farm lays four miles west of town, on the State road. His five living children are all residing in this vicinity, and worthy members of society, whose ancestors have done their part toward the civilization of this portion of the Buckeye State. Mr. Bailey and family belong to the United Brethren Church. W. P. BEARD, farmer, P. O. Germantown. Our subject was born near German town, Ohio, August 14, 1821, and is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Catrow) Beard, natives, the former of Lancaster County, Penn., born in 1777, and the mother of Maryland, born in 1803. The father settled near Germantown, Ohio, in 1811, and died in 1862. Mr. Beard was united in marriage, February 17, 1848, to Susannah, daughter of Jacob Heffner, of Maryland, and is the father of five children, as follows: Olive J., Irene, Sabina, Hiram and Elmer. The first named is dead. Irene, is the wife of William Roof, living at Carlisle Station in Warren County; Sabina, is at home; Hiram, married Lucinda Robbins, and is residing near Troy, Ohio. In politics, our subject is a Democrat. He received a fair education, which was obtained in German Township; is a man in comfortable circumstances, and a good citizen. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V00 Issue #224 *******************************************