OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 150 *********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. 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 02 : Issue 150 Today's Topics: #1 [OH-FOOT] Bio: Wullenschneider, B. [Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020715014229.012888c4@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Wullenschneider, B.G. - Seneca Co. Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >From the The Ohio Biographies Project http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~usbios/Ohio/mnpg.html a part of The U.S. Biographies Project http://members.tripod.com/~debmurray/usbios/usbiog.html Transcribed by Bonnie Walsh. --------------- SENECA COUNTY HISTORY OF SENECA COUNTY, OHIO BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, Part IV, p.731 CHICAGO: WARNER, BEERS & CO., 1886 SENECA COUNTY, BIG SPRING TOWNSHIP, OHIO B. G. WULLENSCHNEIDER, hotel keeper, New Riegel, was born in Big Spring Township, this county, January 25, 1845. His parents were John and Elizabeth Wullenschneider, natives of Germany, the former of whom immigrated to Licking County, the latter to Seneca County, Ohio. They were married in Licking County, and settled in Big Spring Township, this county, remaining here until Mr. Wullenschneider's death, which occurred in 1860. His widow is still living. Our subject was united in marriage, in 1871, with Josephine Zender, born in Big Spring Township, this county, and to this union were born three children: Mary, Anna and Ida. Our subject's wife dying in 1876, he then married, November 24, 1879, Theresa Klaus, born in Big Spring Township, this county, October 21, 1860, daughter of Peter (deceased) and Catharine Klaus, and to this marriage were born three children: Joseph, Ellen and Clara. Our subject since starting out for himself has engaged in farming and saw-milling, but is now proprietor of the Empire Hotel in New Riegel. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Church. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:42:58 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020715014258.012888c4@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Holmes, John - Crawford Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >From the The Ohio Biographies Project http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~usbios/Ohio/mnpg.html a part of The U.S. Biographies Project http://members.tripod.com/~debmurray/usbios/usbiog.html Transcribed by Bonnie Walsh. --------------- CRAWFORD COUNTY HISTORY OF CRAWFORD COUNTY AND OHIO BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, p.745 CHICAGO BASKIN & BATTEY, HISTORICAL PUBLISHERS 186 DEARBORN STREET 1881 BUCYRUS TOWNSHIP, CRAWFORD COUNTY, OHIO JOHN HOLMES Bucyrus: is a native of Holmes Co., Ohio where his birth occurred April 21, 1822. His parents Jacob and Margaret (Orr) Holmes, were sober and intelligent people, and both were natives of the Keystone State. A few years after their birth and previous to the war of 1812, they were taken by their respective parents to Harrison Co., Ohio, where they were raised and where they were subsequently married, soon after their marriage in 1821, they removed to Holmes Co., and, after remaining there about two years, left and located in Richland Co. Here they followed the not unusual occupation of farming until 1833, at which time they came to Crawford Co., locating on what is now known as the Stewart farm in Jackson Township. They were the parents of six sons and two daughters, all of whom are yet living. The mother died about a year after coming to the county, but the father is yet spared and has reached the unusual age of 95 years. The father was a soldier in the war of 1812, and served his country with distinction. He became thoroughly familiar with all the details and perplexities of pioneer life, and a complete record of his eventful days would be well worthy of perusal. His son, the subject of this sketch. Was reared on the farm receiving but limited early education. At the age of 16, he was apprenticed to a carpenter and after learning that trade, followed it to it greater or less extent for about fifteen years. When the last war broke out and the Government began buying horses for its cavalry. Mr. Holmes, who was a good judge of horses, bought large numbers. over a range of several counties, and then sold them to the various Quartermasters of the army who were authorized to purchase. In this manner a profit of several thousand dollars was realized in a short time. After the war he kept a hotel for a short time, at Leesville, Crawford Co., and a few years later served its Superintendent of the Count Infirmary. Subsequently he resided two years in Crestline, where he kept a livery stable. His thorough knowledge of "horse flesh" has to some extent, shaped his life-labors. Himself and family are at present residing in Bucyrus. He was married to Miss Mary J. Morrow Nov. 2, 1854. This lady is a native of Crawford Co., her birth occurring Aug. 24, 1834. She is the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Seanor) Morrow. natives of Westmoreland Co., Penn., where they were married and resided until 1833, when they came to Crawford Co., locating in Jackson Township. They were the parents of fifteen children, and eleven are yet living. The mother died in 1872. and the father two years later. Mr. Morrow was a stone-cutter and a mason and followed these occupations throughout life. A family of four children has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes. Mary E. and William W. are living and Ella Beatrice and Oliver H. are dead. "Lizzie " and "Willie" have been educated at the country schools, where their parents formerly resided, at the Crestline schools and finally at the fine schools in Bucyrus. They are both living with their parents at the county seat. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:43:27 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020715014327.012888c4@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Gormley, J.B. - Crawford Co. Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >From the The Ohio Biographies Project http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~usbios/Ohio/mnpg.html a part of The U.S. Biographies Project http://members.tripod.com/~debmurray/usbios/usbiog.html Transcribed by Bonnie Walsh. --------------- CRAWFORD COUNTY HISTORY OF CRAWFORD COUNTY AND OHIO BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, p.741-742 CHICAGO BASKIN & BATTEY, HISTORICAL PUBLISHERS 186 DEARBORN STREET 1881 BUCYRUS TOWNSHIP, CRAWFORD COUNTY, OHIO JAMES B. GORMLY banker, Bucyrus, the oldest son of John A. Gormly was born November 23, 1836 in Bucyrus. In his youth he received such instruction as the village schools afforded, until his 17th year when he entered the store of his uncle, J. P. Bowman, for one year. In the fall of 1855, he entered Bartlett's s Commercial College of Cincinnati, Ohio, from which he graduated in the spring of 1856. On his return home, he at once entered the Exchange Bank of this place, as teller and general book-keeper. He performed these duties with efficiency from May, 1856, until. June 1859. In the latter year, he and his father organized the People's Deposit Bank, Aug. 1, 1859, being sole proprietors. This institution continued until May 1, 1864. At the organization of the First National Bank of Bucyrus, Mr. Gormly was chosen Cashier a position which he held until the death of his father in May l878, when he was elected President-a tribute to his long experience and faithful service. From 1871 to 1875, he served the Ohio Cent. R. R. Co., in the double capacity of Secretary and Treasurer. He was also Treasurer of the Crawford County Agricultural Society, from 1867 until 1878-a period of eleven Years. In May 1859, he was united in marriage with Miss E. Virginia Swingly, daughter of Dr. F. Swingly. This union has been blessed with three children: Ella K., Susie E. and James B., Jr. Mr. Gormly was raised a Presbyterian, and has been Treasurer of his church since his eighteenth year. The First National Bank, under the management of father and sons, has become widely known as the Gormly Bank. Within a period of ten years it has returned to its stockholders in dividends their entire original investment of $100,000 besides putting, $20.000 into a reserve fund. The father John A. Gormly whose portrait appears in this work. Was born at Pittsburgh Penn., Feb. 19. 1804. He was the son of John Gormly, an Irish Protestant who was born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland in 1776 and came to America about 1790, settling at Pittsburgh Penn., where he followed the business of milling. John A. Gormly was reared by pious and Godly parents whose early lessons blossomed and in after years, bore the fruit of a well-rounded life and exalted Christian manhood. About 1830, he removed to Brownsville, Penn. where he became a member of the Presbyterian Church. It was here that he met and married Miss Louisa Bowman in 1833. The result of this happy union was three children: James B., George C. and Mary L., wife of Rev. James G. D. Findley, Pastor of the United Presbyterian Church at Newburg, N. Y. Mr. Gormly was employed in mercantile pursuits at Brownsville, Penn, until 1836; when he removed to Bucyrus he had but little capital at that time, and purchased a house and lot on Sandusky Avenue, and kept a small store on the site of H. H. Moderwell's tin and stove store. It was a general store where the meager wants of both the white and the red children of the forest were supplied. In those days, he and his faithful wife came to know what toil and privation meant, but by unswerving purpose and careful management, step by step Mr. Gormly became one of the substantial men of Bucyrus. He invested his surplus capital year by year, in the rich farm lands near town, until he owned over 1,000 acres, besides considerable city property. In 1859, he became proprietor of the People's Deposit Bank of this place, which continued in successful operation until 1864 at which time he was elected President of the First National Bank of Bucyrus, a position which he held until his death, and to him that worthy institution owes much of its past prosperity, and present prestige for fair dealing, and sterling integrity, which were synonyms of his life and character. He took a prominent part in church affairs and in the year 1838, he was elected a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church and chosen by the Presbytery of Bellefontaine Lay Commissioner to the General Assembly which met at Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1876. His faithful wife departed this life Mar 6, 1872 and he passed away peacefully May 8, 1878, in the 75th year of his age. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:43:58 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020715014358.01294f08@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Hopley, John - Crawford Co. Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >From the The Ohio Biographies Project http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~usbios/Ohio/mnpg.html a part of The U.S. Biographies Project http://members.tripod.com/~debmurray/usbios/usbiog.html Transcribed by Bonnie Walsh. --------------- CRAWFORD COUNTY HISTORY OF CRAWFORD COUNTY AND OHIO BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, p.743-744 CHICAGO BASKIN & BATTEY, HISTORICAL PUBLISHERS 186 DEARBORN STREET 1881 BUCYRUS TOWNSHIP, CRAWFORD COUNTY, OHIO JOHN HOPLEY, editor and proprietor of Bucyrus Journal Bucyrus, Ohio. Mr. Hopley, whose portrait appears in this work, came to Bucyrus in the spring of 1856, to fill the position of Superintendent of the Union Schools. He is by birth an Englishman, although he was naturalized many years ago, and has long been thoroughly identified with the interests of his adopted country. His paternal ancestors were substantial farmers in the county of Suffolk, England. His father was a Surgeon in the English Navy, and in private life., first a practicing surgeon at Whitstable, a small sea-coast village in Kent and afterward at Lewes, in Sussex, one of the most venerable towns in England. His mother's ancestors were for many generations distinguished dignitaries in the Church of England, and he has the genealogical tables of their descent for hundreds of years back. Mr. Hopley was born at Whitstableon May 21, 1821, but his parents removed to Lewes while he was yet an infant. He finished his education at the Royal Naval College, then at Camberwell in the county of Surrey, and a suburb of London, now at New Cross in the same county. It was an institution for the sons of naval officers, and although not licensed to confer degrees, the course of education was very extensive and thorough, embracing a course as comprehensive and as high as any college course in the country. The institution received 330 pupils, all of whom lived in the college. The Roll system of education was adopted: it comprehends the instruction of pupils in large classes by the aid of the best pupils acting as monitors, and it is sometimes known as the Monitorial system. It was therefore, although not by design. a Normal School, and it afforded to the monitors at the head of their classes, a large experience in the art and duties of teaching. Although Mr. Hopley, as a boy, excelled in many of the sports of the playground, he was never an idler at his studies. He was a constant contestant for the head of his various classes, frequently standing first and acting as head-monitor for weeks together. He thus early acquired the art of teaching which afterward contributed to his reputation as a teacher in this country. About the close of his term as a student in the Royal Naval College, he was made a teacher and continued in the institution for some years in this capacity. In 1842 soon after he became of age he came to the United States with his mother's brother, John R. Prat, Esq., of Zanesville, Ohio, and went into his store as clerk. He continued clerking until the fall of 18444, when he commenced to teach school with a view to reading law. But he was earnest in whatever he undertook, and the better he became known as a teacher, the larger were the schools he taught and the more time he devoted to then thus making, his progress through the elementary law books very slow. In 1845, he removed to Logan, Hocking Co. where he induced the School Directors to establish graded schools. These were among the first in Ohio and they were, a great success. In 1848 he married at Logan, Miss Georgiana Rochester, fourth daughter of John Rochester Esq., and. desiring to study the nature of society under the system of slavery, he went to the South to teach. He had schools at Yellow Creek, in Montgomery Co., Tenn., also near Elkton, Todd Co.. Ky.,. and also at New Providence, near Clarksville, Tenn. from which place at the close of 1852, he returned to Logan, and taught there for three years. The present system of school supervision had been inaugurated in his absence and he resumed his duties at Logan as Supervisor of the schools, which however were scattered over the village as closely together as rooms, far from suitable, could be obtained for them. In 1855, he removed to Columbus to take the position of teacher of Mathematics and of Commercial Arithmetic, in what was then known as Granger's Commercial College. After, however about six mouths of labor in this new sphere, he found the College so-called, a very unstable institution and he left it to take charge of a fractional term of the Wellsville Union Schools, from which place he removed with his family to Bucyrus, arriving on Saturday, 12th of April, 1856. The schools were at that time comparatively in their infancy as union schools, and were far from being in a prosperous condition. Mr. Hopley, however prosecuted his new duties with his usual thoroughness industry and zeal, and soon made them the wonder and admiration of his fellow citizens. In 1858, he formed a partnership in the practice of law with A. M. Jackson. Esq., for a year and was admitted to the bar. At the expiration of the term, he opened an office by himself and practiced with encouraging success until the close of July, 1862 when he went to England in company with Mr. Thomas Alsop, on professional business. Upon his return in October, he found the law practice almost destroyed for the time being; scarcely any cases were tried. In nearly all either one of the parties, or some important witness was in the army. In this emergency, he obtained from Mr. Chase, the Secretary of the Treasury, an appointment to a clerkship in the office of the Second Auditor of the Treasury. Soon after by special order of the Secretary, he was transferred to the Secretary's own office. He then had a desk in the library of the Treasury, and commenced a thorough study of finances, employing his pen effectively in sustaining the financial policy of the Secretary, and the establishment of national banks. When the national bank bill became a law, he was transferred to the Banking and Currency Bureau. Hon. Hugh McCulloch was then Comptroller of the Currency, and he placed Mr. Hopley in charge of the statistical division of the bureau. This included the examination of the regular report, required by law of the banks and of the reports made by the Bank Examiners. In this position, it frequently became his duty to furnish distinguished members of Congress with such data their speeches on financial questions as made them distinguished. In 1864, he resigned to accept a position in a large bank in New York. In 1866, he returned to Washington in a private capacity for his employer, and was appointed National Bank Examiner for all the Southern States except Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Kansas was afterward added and he entered upon his duties in the fall of 1866. Having completed the examination of the list of banks, he returned to Bucyrus and in September, 1867, he purchased the half-interest in the Bucyrus Journal, of the senior editor, J. G. Robinson. Esq., for $2,000. It was at that time conducted by the brothers Messrs. James and Ralph Robinson. In May 1868 it was arranged for Mr. Ralph Robinson to sell out to John Markee, Esq., whom Mr. Hopley the same day purchased the other half-interest for $2,000. Although he entered upon journalism only as a temporary resource, preliminary to returning to the practice of the law. Yet he soon became absorbed in his new profession to the exclusion of everything else. In August 1870, he entered upon the duties of Postmaster, and retained the office until January 1, 1879. He still continues to edit the Journal. His family is as follows: Charles Rochester, John Edward, Thomas (who died in infancy), Thomas Prat, Mary Catherine, Georgiana Eliza, Harriet Evaline, James Richard., Frank Lewes and Joseph William, ten in all, of whom nine are yet living. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:44:40 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020715014440.0129d910@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Gormley, G.C. - Crawford Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >From the The Ohio Biographies Project http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~usbios/Ohio/mnpg.html a part of The U.S. Biographies Project http://members.tripod.com/~debmurray/usbios/usbiog.html Transcribed by Bonnie Walsh. --------------- CRAWFORD COUNTY HISTORY OF CRAWFORD COUNTY AND OHIO BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, p.742 CHICAGO BASKIN & BATTEY, HISTORICAL PUBLISHERS 186 DEARBORN STREET 1881 BUCYRUS TOWNSHIP, CRAWFORD COUNTY, OHIO GEORGE C. GORMLY, Cashier of First National Bank, Bucyrus, the subject of this sketch is the second son of John A. Gormly. The maiden name of his mother was Louisa B. Bowman. He was born on the 18th of October 1 841, in Bucyrus in his 19th year he completed the high school course of this place, and in the fall of 1860, he entered the freshman class of Jefferson College at Cannonsburg, Penn. He graduated from this institution in June, 1864 receiving first honors as the essayist of his society. On his return to Bucyrus he entered the First National Bank as teller, a position which he held until 1876. When he was promoted to the position of assistant cashier. In 1878, he was elected cashier a position for which his fifteen years of faithful service had eminently fitted him. He has conducted a general insurance business since 1869, and is Treasurer of the Crawford County Agricultural Society and Secretary of the Joint Stock Company. He is one of the Trustees of the Oakwood Cemetery, and also served his party as a member of the Central Committee. He united with the Presbyterian Church in 1863, and has been Secretary and Treasurer of the Sabbath school for ten years. On Jan. 4, 1866, he united his fortunes with Sarah A. Ward, only child of Hon. C. K. Ward. Of this marriage two children were born: Gracie W. and John Clark Gormly. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V02 Issue #150 *******************************************