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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 02 : Issue 153 Today's Topics: #1 [OH-FOOT] Bio: Elder, David - Nobl [Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235116.0075a678@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Elder, David - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- David Elder and wife (neeElizabeth Neil) came to the present Elder farm about 1840. His children were Mary A., Julia and Margaret, born in Pennsylvania, and David, Vance N. and Eliza A., born in Ohio. Julia and Mary are dead. Mr. Elder died in 1873 and his wife in 1881. They were members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Elder held the offices of township trustee, township clerk and justice of the peace. Jason Tilden was born near Belfast, Me., in 1805. His parents settled in Muskingum County, Ohio, in 1817. Jason was brought up in the family of John Draper, an early settler and prosperous farmer in Brookfield. In 1830 he married Jane Richey, a native of Virginia. Both he and his wife died in 1883. They had eleven children, five of whom are living. The first mail route between McConnelsville and Cambridge was established in 1827 or 1828. Jason Tilden was the first mail-carrier. A man named Johnson was the contractor. There were then but five offices between McConnelsville and Cambridge. One of them (at Wharton's) was in Brookfield Township. The mail was carried once each week. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:51:34 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235134.00730afc@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Dye, John B. - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- John B. Dye, son of Thomas Dye, was born in Brookfield Township, March 20, 1832. In 1862 he married Margaret Elder. They have one child - Elmer N. Mr. and Mrs. Dye are members of the Methodist Protestant church. In politics he is a Democrat. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:51:54 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235154.00743918@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Lukens, Benjamin - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Benjamin C. Lukens was born in Maryland in 1812. His father and grandfather lived in Harford County in that State. In 1833 he married Miss Louisa Smith, of his native State, and about six years later came to Brookfield Township, settling on an unimproved farm. He is the father of five children, four living - B.S., Cumberland, Ohio; John C., Kansas; Joseph F. (a graduate of Ohio University, Sthens, 1866), superintendent of schools, Lebanon, Ohio; Lizzie H. (Arrick), Reinersville, Ohio. Joseph F. was in the late war, served under General Thomas and was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry. Mr. Lukens is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Protestant church. He was living at Baltimore at the time the first railroad was put in operation between that place and Ellicott's mills. The care were drawn by one horse, upon wooden rails. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:52:20 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235220.0074bee8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: spooner, Eleazer - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Eleazer Spooner was born in Oakham, Worcester County, Mass., June 28, 1794. A number of the early settlers of Brookfield were from the same county. In company with Clark E. Green, William Watson and Cyril Richardson, he came to Brookfield Township in 1816. He was a shoemaker, and brought the tools of his trade with him. He worked at farming in summer and at his trade in winter. He entered 160 acres on section 3, and in 1818 erected a cabin. In the following year he married Isabella Beach, who is still living at the age of eighty-six. They had one son and ten daughters; five of the daughters are yet living. Mr. Spooner sold a part of his farm quite early, taking his pay in installments, some of which were as low as twenty-five cents. He died April 19, 1884. He served as township trustee nineteen years. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:52:42 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235242.0075a6ac@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Tharp, Joseph - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Rev. Joseph Tharp, well known to old residents, was born in Baltimore County, Md., October 16, 1776, and died in Muskingum County, Ohio, May 12, 1866. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church early in life. In 1792 his parents removed to the vicinity of Morgantown, W. Va. In 1796 Joseph responded to a call for volunteers to protect the frontier settlements against the Indians, and served for six months under Captain Dent. For this service he received a land warrant for 160 acres. In 1803 he married Jemina Van Camp, who died in 1867, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. In 1804 he came to Ohio, following an old Indian trail up the Captina, across Will's creek and on to the Muskingum. He settled where Nashport now is and raised a crop of corn. The following September he brought his wife from Virginia and in 1805 removed to Licking County. In 1810 he settled in the southwest part of Muskingum County, where he continued to reside until his decease. For nearly sixty years he preached the Gospel without any fixed remuneration. He was the father of twelve children, eleven of whom are still living. Two are ministers of the Methodist Protestant church - Rev. Joel Tharp, of Adrain, Mich., and Rev. Israel Tharp, of Coshoction County. Rev. Joseph Tharp was licensed before leaving Virginia. In 1805 he helped organize a Methodist church in Licking County and in April, 1806, the first quarterly meeting in that vicinity was held at his cabin. On the organization of the Methodist Protestant church he attached himself to it and adhered to it through life. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:53:06 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235306.00730afc@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: tharp, John A. - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- John A. Tharp was born in Muskingum County, January 17, 1818. In 1842 he married Catharine, daughter of Judge Francis Scott, of Brookfield, and settled in this township in the following year. He is a prosperous farmer and a worthy citizen, a Republican and a member of the Methodist Protestant church. He is the father of two children, only one of whom is now living. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #7 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:53:47 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235347.00743918@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Gander, George - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- George W. Gander was born in Muskingum County, January 6, 1836. His father, David Gander, a native of Virginia, came to that county quite early and died there in 1872. In 1857 G.W. Gander married Miss Cindrella Hicks, who was born in Guernsey County. They have six daughters and two sons. Mr. Gander located on his present farm in 1862. He is a successful farmer and stock-dealer. In 1864 he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and seved until honorably discharged. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #8 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:54:07 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235407.0074c1d8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Collins, Finley - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Finley Collins, an early settler, after coming to Ohio, first worked at the salt works near Chandlersville. A few years later came his father, Elisha Collins, and his twin brothers, Elijah and Elisha. They also had a half-brother named John. Finley Collins made a great deal of maple sugar in early times, which he marketed at a good price. In 1810 Finley Collins married Margaret Shull. Their children were Sarah, John C., Mary, Hannah, Michael, Maria, Ira, Jacob, Silas, William and Margaret. Sarah (Smith), Maria (McClelland), Ira, William and Margaret (Dunnick) are living. At one time Mr. Collins was in the service of the government against the Indians. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #9 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:54:26 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235426.0075a6ac@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Collins, John C. - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- John C. Collins was born September 4, 1843, on the farm now owned by William Collins. In 1848 he married Sarah H. McLees, a native of Muskingum County. They have had eight children. Margaret J. (McCleary), Hannah, Loudema (Trimble), Sarah E. (Miller) and Charles S. are living; Amanda A., Mary C. (Taylor) and John Franklin, dead. Mr. Collins died in 1883. He was a Universalist in religion, and was well posted on all current affairs. He was one of the early abolitionists of this region. Four of the daughters have been teachers. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #10 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:54:49 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235449.00727f28@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Ayers, George - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- George Ayers, a native of one of the southern states, was born about 1811. He came to Guernsey County with his parents, and there married Nancy Brannon, who bore seven children, six of whom are living. He died in 1883, and his wife in 1870. David Ayers, son of George, was born in Noble Township in 1844. In 1869 he married Miss Alwild Willey. Their children are Luella and Willie. Mr. Ayers served in the late war in the One Hundred and Sixty-first and One Hundred and Ninety-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He is a successful farmer, and a member of the Methodist Protestant church. He has served as justice of the peace. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #11 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:55:10 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235510.0074179c@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Eakin, James - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- James Eakin was born near Gettysburg, Pa., in 1807, and came to Harrison County, Ohio, in 1816. In 1830 he married Miss Elizabeth B. Foster, and in 1836 settled on his present farm. He has held the office of county commissioner six years, and was justice of the peace nine years. He has been a member of the Presbyterian church fifty-six years. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #12 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:55:30 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235530.0074c1d8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Combs, Isaac - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Isaac M. Combs, a prominent farmer, was born in 1839 on the farm now owned by John M. Combs. In 1861 he married Agnes B. Squier. Children: Frank D., Odell S., John E., Estella F., Albert, Charles S., Cora M. and Fred. Mrs. Combs died in 1884. She was born in Pennsylvania and in early life came to Guernsey County with her parents. Mr. Combs deals largely in stock and is prominently identified with the interests of the township. He is an active Republican. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #13 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:55:51 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235551.0075a6ac@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Thorla, Richard - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Richard Thorla, one of the pioneers of the township, was born in Newburyport, Mass., October 13, 1791. When he was a child his parents removed to New Hampshire, where he lived until 1815. In that year in company with William McAllister and family he came to Marietta. In 1817 he married Camilla McAllister and settled on the Ohio River, about a mile above the mouth of Duck Creek. In 1818, with two of the McAllisters - William and his son James - he visited Illinois, going down the Ohio and up the Mississippi in a pirogue as far as the mouth of the Kaskaskia. They were not pleased with the country or the climate and started for home, crossing the Wabash at Vincennes and making their way toward North Bend. Before they reached the Ohio William McAllister died and was buried by his son and son-in-law in Hartford, Ohio County, Ind. The younger McAllister and Thorla eventually reached home, though suffering greatly from disease caused by the malarious climate to which they had exposed themselves. In 1819 Thorla entered a quarter section of land on Dye's Fork, in Brookfield and in 1823 removed to it with his wife and family of two children. He died in 1859 at the age of sixty-eight; his widow died in 1878, aged eighty-six. Their children were Elvira, who married Seth Andrews, and was the mother of Prof. Martin R. Andrews, of Marietta; Caroline, who married John Jamison; Mary, wife of Simon Nickerson, now living in Oregon; F.W., who lives on the home place; A.H., who married Martha Stevens; he enlisted in November, 1861, Company I, Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served three years. A. H. Thorla occupies a part of the homestead farm. His children living are Maggie, Minnie and Richard V. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #14 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:56:15 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235615.00730afc@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Thorla, F.W. - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- F.W. Thorla, a farmer and distiller, was born May 22, 1832, in Brookfield Township. He married Sarah A. Stevens and is the father of Silas, Ellsworth, Florence, Linda, George McAllister and Milo. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #15 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:56:36 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235636.00743918@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Thorla, Thomas - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Thomas Thorla, the grandfather of F.W. and A.H. Thorla, was born in New England in 1748. He served as as soldier throughout the Revolutionary War. Three of his sons having come to Ohio, he followed them, arriving in Marietta with his aged wife about 1828. He lived at Olive some years and died in December, 1835. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #16 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:56:56 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235656.0074c1d8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Murphy, John - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- John Murphy, son of Daniel Murphy, a native of Ireland and now a resident of Buffalo Township in 1843. In 1869 he married Lena Gregg and in 1872 settled in Brookfield. Mr. Murphy is the father of three children, one of whom is living . He is a farmer and a member of the Presbyterian. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #17 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:57:33 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235733.0075a6ac@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Hamilton, Henry - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Henry Hamilton, a native of South Carolina, was among the earlist settlers, locating about 1808 on the farm now owned by Adam Hamilton. He married Sarah Jordan. Six of their children are living. He died in 1830. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #18 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:57:55 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235755.00727f28@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Green, Clark E. - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Clark E. Green and his brothers, Oliver and David, were among the early settlers. The former was killed by the kick of a horse. Oliver was accidently shot by James Hunter while hunting. The charge entered his head, killing him instantly. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #19 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:58:19 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235819.007417d0@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Green, David - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- David Green was born in Spencer, Mass., December 27, 1797, and was probably the oldest man living in the township. He died May 21, 1887. In 1823 he married Augusta Brown, in Massachusetts. She died in 1842, having borne one child - Edward. In 1844 he married Mary Pearson. Their children are David J. and Mary A. (twins) and Lewis H. Edward and Lewis H. were in the service in the late war. Mr. Green first came to Ohio about 1820. He came through in a two-horse wagon. While on the way he had the misfortune to lose his pocket-book at the tavern. He recovered the book, but a check on the Marietta bank which it contained was gone. He succeeded in getting the money on the check by notifying the officers of the bank. He remained in Ohio about a year, cutting cord-wood near Duncan's Falls, for salt works upon the river. He took his pay in salt, which was then worth $1.50 per bushel. After his marriage (August 21, 1823) he returned to Ohio and located where he now lives. A few years later he erected a mill for the manufacture of castor oil. The machinery, invented by himself, consisted of an inclined plane and a beam worked by horse power. As the beam was drawn over the inclined plane the oil was pressed out. There was a great demand for it, and Mr. Green traveled about the country with a horse and wagon, selling it. At one time in Newark, Ohio, before breakfast, he sold enough oil to pay for forty acres of land. He also sold oil by the barrel in Zanesville and other places. He continued this business about ten years. An acres of land would produce eight or ten bushels of beans, and one bushel would make about a gallon and a half of oil. The beans were dried in buildings similar to tobacco barns. Mr. Green also erected one of the early saw-mills of the township. Mr. Green has been a member of the Baptist church about sixty-two years, and for over fifty years has been a deacon. He has been justice of the peace, and held the office of township treasurer twenty years. He has been a successful farmer, and has done much to introduce new and improved breeds of stock. He has also made some inventions which he has patented. He is gifted with true Yankee ingenuity. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #20 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:58:38 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235838.0074c648@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Wharton, Andrew - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Andrew Wharton, from Wheeling, W. Va., settled in the valley in 1816. He was a prominent man and was the first justice of the peace in Brookfield Township, holding the office from 1819 to 1822. He was also the first merchant and the first postmaster. In 1820-3 he was one of the commissioners of Morgan County. He lived on the Harrah farm, now owned by William Stranathan. He died about 1835. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #21 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:58:56 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235856.0075ac1c@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Green, David J. - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- David J. Green was born in Brookfield Township, December 7, 1845. In 1869 he married Mary A. Fairchild, who died in 1881. Their children are Charles F., David E., Henry O. and Luella M. In 1883 Mr. Green married Miss Mary Wilson. He is largely engaged in farming and breeding fine stock, cattle, hogs, sheep, etc. He has held the office of township trustee, is a member of the Baptist church, and also of the Masons and Odd Fellows. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #22 Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:59:25 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020716235925.00730b30@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Muzzy, Thomas - Noble 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 Deb Murray. --------------- Thomas N. Muzzy, of Massachusetts, arrived June 28, 1814, and on the 4th of July entered land adjoining the Bays in this township. He not only began improving his land at once, but speedily erected and put in operation a grist-mill and a saw-mill, which was the first in the neighborhood. He taught the first school, organized the first Sunday school and laid the foundation for the first church and the first temperance society in the valley. He was an 1812 soldier. He named Spencer Township, Guernsey County, after Spencer, Mass., where he was born. He died at the age of ninety-four. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Brookfield -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V02 Issue #153 *******************************************