OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 160 *********************************************************************** 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 160 Today's Topics: #1 [OH-FOOT] Bio: Young, William - No [Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726005247.00751af8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Young, William - 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. --------------- Among the early settlers of Stock Township was William Young. He emigrated to this section with his family in the fall of 1825, and entered a section of land near East Union. He was born in Rhode Island. His parents were of Scotch nativity, and came to the United States some time before the Revolution. The children of William Young were Celia, Thomas J., William J., Mary A., Henry J., Robert, George, John Q. and Amie, only three of whom are now living, Henry J., John Q. and Celia Beemer. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 19:53:41 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726005341.007517d8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Van Fosen, G.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. --------------- G.C. Van Fosen was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1838, and came to Noble County in 1843. In 1858 he married Miss Sarah, daughter of Joseph Foreshey. They have eight children: Martha (Slack), George B., Joseph, Amanda (Crum), Willard, Charles, Samuel and Silas. Mr. Van Fosen is a worthy member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows' organizations, and a successful farmer. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 19:54:05 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726005405.00751af8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Snyder, 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 Snyder was born in 1846 on the farm where he now resides. In 1873 he married Mary, daughter of John Stenernagel; children: Alexander and Antonia. Mrs. Snyder died in 1880, and in 1883 he married Eva, daughter of Valentine Vogel, of this county; children: Leonard, Rosa. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 19:54:32 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726005432.00751af8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Archer, Absolom - 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. --------------- Absalom Archer was born in Noble County in 1820. He married Miss Rhoda, daughter of George Swaney, a soldier of the War of 1812. They had a family of seven children: Isaac, Adaline, George W., John, Nancy A., Andrew J. and Aaron. Isaac was a member of Company G, One Hundred and Eighty-Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died in the service. Adaline was twice married, first to Harvey Smith, who died in the army, a member of Company G, One Hundred and Eighty-Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Her second husband was Thomas McGovern. George W. married Mary Wakley. John is dead; Nancy, deceased. Aaron was born in Stock in 1844, married Miss Dorcas C. Riddle. They have four children: Isaac, Columbia A., Arthur and Sarah N. Mr. Archer belonged to Company G, One Hundred and Eighty-Sixth Regiment. He was at Chattanooga, Tenn., and was injured by the explosion of an arsenal, in which six were killed. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 19:55:52 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726005552.00751af8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: King, 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 King was born in West Virginia, in 1800. He came in 1815 and settled on what is known as the Smith farm, in Stock Township; he became the owner of five hundred acres of land near East Union. He died in 1877, aged seventy-seven years. His wife died in 1879. Their children were Samuel, Nancy, John, Elijah, Nelson, Hannah, William and Martha. Samuel was born in 1825, and married in 1847 Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Snyder. They have twelve children: Martha, John W., Rachel J., James S., Melissa, Albert, Charles H., Robert S., Abraham, Josephine, Ruth A. and Lucy B. Samuel enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company G, and was discharged September, 1865; is a prosperous farmer and a good and valuable citizen. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 19:56:29 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726005629.00751af8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Heidelsheimer, H.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. --------------- Henry W. Heidelsheimer, merchant at Carlisle, was born in Germany in 1830, and came to Noble County in 1850, where he has since resided. He enlisted in August, 1861, in Company G, Seventh West Virginia Infantry. He was promoted to second lieutenant in September, 1862; resigned in February, 1864; re-enlisted in March, 1865, in the One Hundred and Eighty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and was discharged in October, 1865. Mr. Heidelsheimer is among the most prominent merchants of the county. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #7 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 19:56:54 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726005654.00752bb8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Farley, Silas - 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. --------------- Silas Farley, a well-known old resident, was born in Greene County, Pa., in 1814, and came to Ohio with his parents when ten months old. In 1833 he married Elizabeth Rhodes, by whom he had seven children: James S., who died at the age of three years; Susannah (Rodecker), George W., Mary M. (first married to a Calland and secon dto Heiddleston), Charles W., Joseph H. and Henry W. Mr. Farley followed farming for several years, but for twenty years has been engaged in butchering in Summerfield. For fifteen years he has also dealt in live stock and farmed also. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Farley has been a licensed local preacher in the church for forty years and has preached far and near. He preached in Olive, before Caldwell and projected. He is a Republican and an earnest one. Three of his sons - George, Charles Wesley and Joseph - were in the late war, Wesly serving three years. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #8 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:16:00 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011600.00744df4@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Sailor, Jacob - 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. --------------- Sailor's Run, a stream flowing into Duck Creek, about two miles below Carlisle, is so named after Jacob Sailor, an early settler on this stream. Jacob Sailor's wife was Esther Crow, a sister to the Crow girls, who were killed by the Indians near Wheeling in 1791. On Sailor's Run was the last Indian camp in this part of the country. It was occupied by a party of Indian hunters in 1812. None were ever seen here after that year, all deserting the country to engage in war. Jacob Sailor is said to have built the first hewed log house on the creek. He sold out to William Smith prior to 1830, and removed to Indiana. Smith came from Monroe County. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #9 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:16:41 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011641.00740ae8@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Warfield, 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 Warfield came from Monroe County to Noble in 1832. He married Miss Nancy, daughter of William Smith, in 1832, and reared a family of eight children: William S., James, John, Nelson, Mary A. (Dailey), Sarah E., Lydia J. and Mathias. The elder Warfield was a teacher and physician. He also followed his trade, that of a silversmith and stone mason. He was beside a practical surveyor and farmer. He died in 1856, aged fifty-two years. James Warfield married, in 1855, Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Nathan Archer. They had a family of ten children: Mary, Emoretta, Francis A., Cordelia J. (Crum), Charles E., Sarah E., Richard O., Nancy M., Ida Estalla, Cary E. Mr. Warfield is a progressive farmer and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a very reputable and valued citizen. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #10 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:17:04 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011704.00741774@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Archer, Martin V. - 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. --------------- Martin V. Archer was born on a farm adjoining the one where he now resides in 1840. His father, Elijah, reared a family of ten children, nine of whom are living: Martin V., Nancy G. (Warfield), Sebastian, Robert, Rhoda (deceased), Matilda, Martha (Bates), William, Charles, Mary O. (Crumb). Martin V. had been twice married; his first wife, Tabitha J. Shipley, died in 1868; one child - Nancy E. (Coleman). His second wife was Miss Sarah J. Riddle, whom he married in 1869. They have an adopted son, Cassius M. Carpenter, an intelligent and worthy young man. Mr. Archer is a stock-grower, and resides on the farm first settled by his Uncle William. He is a worthy member of the Catholic church. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #11 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:17:38 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011738.00741774@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Bates, Daniel - 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. --------------- Daniel Bates was born in 1803 and married in 1827 Miss Jane Heddleson. They reared a family of six children. About 1837 he entered 340 acres of land in Stock Township, upon which he still resides. He has officiated as township trustee. He and his wife were among the original members of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Episcopal church. Isaac Bates was born near Sarahsville, Noble County, in 1829, and was married in 1849 to Miss Hannah Lowe. She died December 5, 1884. April 4, 1886, Mr. Bates was again married, to Mrs. Harriet Riddle. Mr. Bates was a soldier in the War of the Rebellion as a private in the One Hundred and Ninety-fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Bates owns a portion of the old homestead and is one of the prosperous farmers of the township; is a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he has been a steward for twenty years. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #12 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:17:59 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011759.00741774@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Snyder, Philip - 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. --------------- Philip Snyder, still living at the age of eighty years, came from Germany in 1833, and after living some years in Wheeling, removed to this county in 1840. He began right in the woods, but succeeded in securing a good farm, good buildings, a fine orchard, etc. , as the reward of his industry. He has been married twice. His first wife was the mother of Mary, Catherine, John, Henry, Matilda and Elizabeth. In 1843 he married Eva, daughter of John Schoeppner. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #13 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:18:19 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011819.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Riddle, Michael - 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. --------------- Michael Riddle was born in Fayette County, Pa., September 9, 1813. In 1816 his parents, Moses A. and Mary, moved to Mississippi, raised a crop and gathered it. The Indians became very hostile, and they were compelled to leave everything they had. They came to Ashland, Ohio, where he entered 160 acres of land. In 1820 the family removed to the vicinity of Sarahsville, Noble County, Ohio; thence to Middleburg, where the elder Riddle was elected justice of the peace. The location not being a satisfactory one, the family returned to Ashland, Ohio, in 1833, where he bought 160 acres of land. In 1839 he moved to Holmes County, Ohio, entered eighty acres of land, and in 1841 returned to Noble County, Ohio; and after several changes , settled near Fulda, where he lived until he died, in 1847. His wife died in 1857. Both were exemplary members of the Christian church. Michael Riddle, son of Moses A. Riddle, was married May 7, 1840, to Miss Susannah Lindcicome. Eight children have been born to them - Mary A. (Grandon), Phebe E. (Morrison), Sarah J. (Archer), Cordelia (Archer), Michael Jr. (ded February 19, 1887), Almond, Leonard, Martha A. (died March 12, 1861). Mr. Riddle commenced life in a pioneer cabin, and on a farm of forty acres. To this he made additions, utnil he now owns 203 acres of valuable land which is unincumbered. He has always taken a marked interest in educational matters. Both he and his wife are worthy members of the Christian church. Nathan Lindcicome, the father of Mrs. Riddle, came from Eastern Virginia, and settled in Noble County, Ohio. He bought forty acres of land near East Union, and lived there until his decease, which was February 28, 1845. He was in the War of 1812, and was a noted hunter. He killed the last bear that was ever seen in Noble County, near the residence of Mr. Riddle. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #14 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:18:57 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011857.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Bramhall, 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 Bramhall, son of Robert Bramhall, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1833. His father was a native of Columbiana County, thence removed to Belmont, where he died in 1842, leaving his widow and five children: William, Edward, Cornelia A., Robert (who died in the army) and John. John came to this county in 1842, and was married in 1853 to Miss Sarah A. King. They have a family of eight children: William R., Robert L., Mary A., Martha (Thompson), Ida (Hare), Minnie, John W. and Charles F. Mr. Bramhall was a member of Company G, One Hundred and Eighty-sixth Regiment, holding the position of first lieutenant, and he was mustered out of service in June of 1865. He has served his fellow townsmen as trustee for two terms, besides filling several minor offices. At this time he is one of the magistrates of the township. For thirty years he has been a worthy member of the Masonic fraternity. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #15 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:19:21 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011921.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Farley, 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 Farley, one of the early pioneers, was born in South Carolina in 1777. His parents removed to Virginia when he was quite young, and thence to Greene County, Pa. There, in the year 1800 he married Mary Cackler, who was born in 1783. They had eleven children: Susannah, William, Isaac, Elizabeth, Ezekiel, Nancy, Silas, Isaiah, Joshua, Anne and Joseph. The last four were born in Monroe (now Noble) County. The family came to this county in 1815, and after being here about two years brought out their father and mother, David and Mary (Aiken) Farley. James Farley was a thorough temperance man - such were rarely found in early years, when whisky was a popular beverage. The family were prominent Methodists and he was class-leader many years. He died May 7, 1854, in his seventy-seventh year and his wife in 1859, at the same age. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #16 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:19:45 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726011945.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Smith, William - 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. --------------- William Smith, who lived on the East Fork, was quite an early settler, and a most excellent man. His wfie, who lived to be nearly a hundred years old, was an admirable type of the pioneer woman, and was much esteemed. The family came from Belmont County to Malaga, Monroe County, and thence, some years later, to Duck Creek. Smith became well-to-do, and reared a large family. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #17 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:20:02 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726012002.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Biven, 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. --------------- In 1820 John Biven, from Massachusetts, settled on the farm where his son Jesse S. Biven now lives. He was a man of intelligence, and seved many years as justice of the peace. He was also a local preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #18 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:20:42 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726012042.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Nisswonger, Asa - 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. --------------- Asa Nisswonger was born in Greene County, Pa., in 1811. He came to Ohio with his father, John Nisswonger, and family in 1813, arriving and settling where Carlisle now is, September 13. Mr. Nisswonger has probably lived longer in Stock Township than any other man now living. His father died in 1830. He was the father of eight children, four of whom are still living, al in this county - Mary (Miller), Susannah (Barnes), Asa and John. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #19 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:21:00 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726012100.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Hesson, 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 Hesson, son of William Hesson, was born in 1826 and came to Noble County in 1847, settling near Carlisle. His father came in 1846 and settled near Middleburg, where he remained about fifteen years, when he returned to Belmont, where he engaged in the milling business. After about five years he returned to Noble and purchased a farm near Carlisle, where he resided until his deceasee in 1882, leaving his widow and seven children. John Hesson was married November 4, 1847, to Miss Louisa Tuttle, of Monroe County. She died in 1868, and in 1872 he was again married to Miss Maria Mallett. He was a member of Company E, Thirty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and for disability was discharged in the fall of 1862. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #20 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:21:17 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726012117.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Enoch, 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 Enoch, grandson of Elisha Enoch, the pioneer, was born in Stock Township, November 28, 1835. His father, Abraham, was born in 1810 and now resides in Riley County, Kan. John Enoch married Miss Martha Morris, in 1856. They have four children: James L., Nancy A. (McCalley), Elizabeth C. and Charles M. Mr. Enoch was a member of the One Hundred and Ninety-Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out in June, 1865, on account of disability. He is a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and a respected citizen. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. Watkins & Co. of Chicago 1887 Stock ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #21 Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 20:21:40 -0500 From: Tina Hursh To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.20020726012140.00744e18@clubnet.isl.net> Subject: [OH-FOOT] Bio: Smith, John G.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. --------------- John G.J. Smith came from Monongahela County, Va., about 1849 and settled at Carlisle, where he resided until 1875, when he removed to Monroe County, Ind., where he owns a fine farm of 420 acres. His children were Louisa (Rhodes), Caroline (Williams), Irwin, Mary E. (Stevens), Harriet (Curtis), Columbia (who was married twice, first to Church Hesson; she then became Mrs. William McConnell); Nancy and Adelaide (both died in infancy), Helen (McConnell), Charles, Ida (Tage) and Iret. The elder Smith was a thorough-going farmer and held many township positions, which he fille creditably. He was a pronounced temperance man and a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Irwin was a private in the One Hundred and Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Iret was born in 1851, and in 1872 married Miss Mary J. Price; two children: Alice L. and Mary L. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. History of Noble County, Ohio Published by L.H. 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