OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 117 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES(tm) NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 117 Today's Topics: #1 Oh-Hancock-Franklin Co. Bios (McCl [Archives ] #2 Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (McKinnis) [Archives ] #3 Oh-Hancock-Delaware Co. Bios (McLe [Archives ] #4 Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Moffitt) [Archives ] #5 Oh-Hancock-Fairfield Co. Bios (Pow [Archives ] #6 Oh-Hancock-Fairfield Co. Bios (Pow [Archives ] #7 Oh-Hancock-Franklin Co. Bios (Robi [Archives ] #8 Oh-Hancock-Stark Co. Bios (Shafer) [Archives ] #9 Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Wittenmyer) [Archives ] #10 Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Wortman) [Archives ] #11 Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Baker) [Archives ] #12 Oh-Hancock Co. 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All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:37 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) N. B. McCLISH, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Gilboa, Putnam County, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, August 16, 1821, son of James and Patience (Bishop) McClish, the latter born in New Jersey, of Irish descent. His father, a native of Maryland, a school teacher by occupation, and a soldier in the war of 1812, came to this county October 3, 1836, and settled within a few rods of where the McClish bridge now stands, and died three days after his arrival. His family consisted of eleven children, ten of whom grew to maturity, seven coming to this county. Only three of the family are now living: N. B., a sister residing in Illinois, and a brother who has resided in California since 1848, a large man, weighing 400 pounds. Our subject has mado agriculture his occupation, and now resides on the farm where his father settled, in 1836, and to which our subject has since added until he now owns 410 acres, the farm being one of the most valuable in this county. Mr. McClish has been twice married; first, in 1848, to a daughter of Henry Moffit; she died in 1855, leaving three children: Ivy. Herman and Mary. In 1856 our subject was again married; this time to a daughter of Owen Street, a pioneer farmer of Union Township, this county. The children of this union are Patience, Annie (wife of Samuel Cartwright), Harriet E. (wife of Samuel Burthart), Dean. P. B., Anna G. and May. The mother of these children died in 1884, and since her death our subject's daughter has kept the children together. The family attend the Methodist Church. Mr. McClish takes an active interest in the schools, and has served as school director. In politics he is a Republican. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/mcclish145bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:38:33 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818213833.7603.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (McKinnis) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock County OhArchives Biographies.....McKinnis, Thomas 1826 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:38 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) THOMAS McKINNIS, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Oak Ridge, was born on the farm adjoining where he now resides, in Liberty Township, this county, October 26, 1826, son of Charles and Mary (Vail) McKinnis, latter of whom was a native of Virginia, of Scotch-Irish descent. Charles McKinnis, a native of Pennsylvania, also of Scotch-Irish descent, a farmer by occupation, came to this county in 1822, settled in Liberty Township, and in 1827 took up land where our subject now resides, in Blanchard Township. His family numbered six children, all of whom grew to maturity, Thomas being the second. Our subject was reared on the farm, received a fair English education, and has made farming his principal business. He is the owner of 180 acres of well improved land. In 1850 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth McClintock, a lady of Scotch-Irish descent, whose father was an early settler of Harrison County. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. McKinnis: Violet (wife of Jacob Grubb, a farmer of this county), Cloys B. (at home), Alice (wife of E. L. Groves) and Laura (deceased). Mrs. McKinnis is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, Mr. McKinnis is a Democrat. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/mckinnis146bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #3 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:39:45 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818213945.7965.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock-Delaware Co. Bios (McLeod) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock-Delaware County OhArchives Biographies.....McLeod, J. R. 1826 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:39 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) J. R. McLEOD, M. D., Benton Ridge, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, July 27, 1833, son of John and Elizabeth (Cole) McLeod, the former a native of Philadelphia, of Scotch and English extraction, and the latter a native of Ohio; they reared a family of eleven children, J. R. being the eldest. Our subject came to this county in 1834 with his father, and they settled in Amanda Township, where the Doctor's maternal grandfather, Mr. Cole, entered land. Our subject was reared on the farm, acquired his education in this county and at Delaware College in this State; he then began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Williamson and commenced the practice of medicine in Clinton, EL, in 1857; in 1861 he turned his attention to the study of law and in 1863 graduated in the law school of the Cincinnati College, and was admitted to the bar. He practiced law until 1876, when his health failed and his physicians gave him up, telling him that his disease would prove fatal in less than twelve months. Our subject now resumed the study of medicine, making his own case a specialty; he regained his health and graduated in medicine in Keokuk, Iowa, in 1877. In 1880 the Doctor came to Benton Ridge, and has been engaged in the practice of medicine since. He was united in marriage, in 1862, with Mary E. Howard, daughter of Capt. Samuel Howard, who was several times treasurer of this county, served in the war of the Rebellion and held a commission as captain of volunteers; he is a resident of Findlay. Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. McLeod are parents of the following named children: Charles D., Samuel H. and Bessie Belle. Mrs. McLeod and daughter are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity, of the I. O. O. F. and of the Northwestern Ohio Medical Association, also of the Hancock Medical Association. The Doctor resided in Shelby County, Mo., for several years after the war, and in 1870 was elected president of the county court of that county, serving for six years. During the war of the Rebellion he was a non-commissioned officer in the One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/mcleod147bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 2.8 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #4 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:40:41 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214041.8261.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Moffitt) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock County OhArchives Biographies.....Moffitt, R. I. 1837 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:40 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) R. I. MOFFITT, farmer, P. 0. Oak Ridge, was born in Blanchard Township, this county, October 1, 1837, son of William and Polly (Lattie) Moffitt, natives of Ross County, Ohio, of Irish descent. William Moffitt was among the early pioneers of this county and succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune; he died in 1884. His family consisted of eleven children, four of whom survive, our subject being the youngest son. B. I. Moffitt received his education in the common schools, has followed farming all his life and resides on the home farm consisting of 840 acres of land. He owns a half interest in this farm and another farm of eighty acres. Mr. Moffitt was united in marriage, in 1867, with the daughter of William McClish, a pioneer farmer of Franklin County, of Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Moffitt are parents of the following children: Clarence I., Arthur A., David O., Mary E., Alonzo I. and Harold R. Mr. Moffitt is a Republican in politics; has been school director and trustee of Blanchard Township. He has never united with any secret organization, except the Grange. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/moffitt148bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #5 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:41:51 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214151.8551.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock-Fairfield Co. Bios (Powell) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock-Fairfield County OhArchives Biographies.....Powell, Beatman Beatty 1833 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:41 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) BEATMAN BEATTY POWELL, one of the leading farmers of Blanchard Township, P. O. Benton Ridge, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, May 14, 1833, son of Daniel and Eliza (Beatty) Powell, natives of Union and Lycoming Counties, Penn., respectively. The Powells come of a long and worthy line of Welsh pioneer ancestry in Pennsylvania. In 1803 Daniel Powell located in Fairfield County, Ohio. The subject of our sketch was reared there, and at the age of twenty-seven came to this county and took up land, clearing and improving a nice farm of eighty acres, to which he has since added nearly 300 acres, making a total of 370 acres of valuable land. He resides on Section 23, Blanchard Township. He married, in 1857, Elizabeth, daughter of John Whitehurst, of Fairfield County, Ohio, and they have a family of two sons and two daughters: Margaret Virginia, wife of Charles Heckerman, farmer, Blanchard Township, and America Belle, wife of John Kizbeth, also a farmer of Blanchard Township. His sons, Sherman Ellsworth and Henderson, are both of the same vocation as their father. Mr. Powell pays considerable attention to the rearing and breeding of fine bred cattle and hogs. He is a leading character in his locality, of a genial nature, open-hearted, frank and generous to a fault. He has oftentimes been selected by the people of his township and county to represent their interests in the councils of Blanchard Township and the county. He and his wife attend the services of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he is a liberal contributor. Mr. Powell has always done a leading share in the support of all measures tending to the welfare of his^ locality. In politics he is a Democrat. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/powell149bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #6 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:44:13 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214413.9357.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock-Fairfield Co. Bios (Powell) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock-Fairfield County OhArchives Biographies.....Powell, John 1819 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:44 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) REV. JOHN POWELL, minister of the United Brethren Church, and author of the history of the Powell family, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1819. son of Philip and Elizabeth (Radebaugh) Powell, natives of Pennsylvania, of Welsh and German descent, respectively, the former of whom died in 1849. Of their family of fourteen children twelve grew to manhood and womanhood, and still survive, our subject being the eighth in the family. Rev. John Powell received his schooling in Fairfield County, Ohio, and has been a minister of the gospel since he was nineteen years of age. He traveled a circuit when he was twenty-one years of age, and has been an itinerant preacher for forty-five years. In 1878 he commenced compiling the work known as "The Powell History," completing the first volume in 1880; the second volume is now nearly ready for the press. Our subject is a successful farmer and at one time owned 600 acres of land. He still owns a farm in Blanchard Township, this county. In 1843 Rev. John Powell was united in marriage with Elizabeth Trapp, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Berkley) Trapp, of German descent. Our subject and wife have four children living: Mary K., wife of Elmer Harpst; Lydia A., wife of George "W. Kinney; Ester J., wife of George Harpst, and John L., the last named being the only child of our subject now at home. John L. was born January 1, 1861; received his education in this county and is the owner of 100 acres of well unproved land; he also works his father's farm, and deals in stock. He is remarkably successful as a farmer and trader; is also much interested in the breeding and rearing of horses. In politics he is a Republican. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/powell150bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #7 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:45:18 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214518.9823.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock-Franklin Co. Bios (Robinson) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock-Franklin County OhArchives Biographies.....Robinson, S. G. 1839 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:45 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) S. G. ROBINSON, farmer and stock raiser, P. 0. McComb, was born in Erie County, N. Y., May 29, 1839, son of B. E. and Sarah (Gail) Robinson, the former a farmer and a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, of Irish descent; the latter a native of Erie County, N. Y., of English descent. Of their six children five are still living, the subject of this sketch being the eldest. S. G. Robinson was reared on the farm in Erie County, N. Y., until seven years of age; next lived on a farm in Franklin County, Ohio, until he was twenty years old; then came to this county, where he has since continued to reside. He walked the entire distance from Franklin County, Ohio, to this county, and when he arrived here he was a poor boy with only one suit of clothes and no money, but he was willing to labor. He worked out at 50 cents per day, clearing land and chopping wood; also worked by the month until he was able to buy eighty acres of wild land, which he cleared, and on which he still resides. In 1859 Mr. Robinson was united in marriage with Mary, daughter of Enoch Haddox, a native of Virginia. Five children blessed this union: Edgar, Estella, Ida, Samuel and Everett. Mrs. Robinson departed this life in 1875; she was a member of the Methodist Church. S. G. Robinson is at present the owner of 200 acres of well improved land. In politics he is a Republican. He was a delegate to the first Republican convention, in 1856. He has been school director for twelve years, and in 1884 was elected justice of the peace. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/robinson151bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #8 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:46:28 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214628.10068.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock-Stark Co. Bios (Shafer) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock-Stark County OhArchives Biographies.....Shafer, W. S. 1839 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:46 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) W. S. SHAFER, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. McComb, was born in Stark County, Ohio, October 20, 1829, son of John and Mary (Putnam) Shafer, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. The father of oar subject, who was a farmer, came to Allen Township, this county, about 1834, and took up land from the Government; he died in 1849. Of his family of eleven children eight grew to maturity, the subject of this sketch being the ninth child. W. S. Shafer was reared on the farm until he was seventeen years of age, and worked three years at the tailor's trade. In 1854 he was united in marriage with Jane Shaw, daughter of George Shaw, who was of Scotch and English descent, and was among the first settlers of this county, coming here in 1827 or 1S28. His family consisted of eight children, Mrs. Shafer being the only one now residing in this county. Our subject and wife are the parents of eight children: Linus S., married, a farmer; L. W., farmer; Homer W., at home; Mary J. wife of B. Vandoren; Charles O., at home; Bessie May, at home, and Frank I. and Dellia C. (twins). Mr. Shafer is a member of the United Brethren Church. He has never had a lawsuit in his life; he is the owner of 180 acres of land, and has served for many years as school director. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/shafer152bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #9 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:47:26 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214726.10309.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Wittenmyer) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock County OhArchives Biographies.....Wittenmyer, Amos 1839 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:47 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) AMOS WITTENMYER, justice of the peace, Benton Ridge, was born in Snyder County, Penn., December 24, 1825, son of George and Mary (Bachtel) Wittenmyer, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent, the former a shoe-maker by trade but in later life a farmer. Our subject, who is the fourth in a family of six children, was educated in the common schools. He came to Ohio with his family in 1853, and has resided in this county since 1871. He was proprietor of the hotel at Benton Ridge for several years, and was also engaged in farming. Mr. Wittenmyer is now serving his second term as justice of the peace in Blanchard Township. In politics he is a Republican. He has been successful in life, having accumulated a fair share of this world's goods. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/wittenmy153bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #10 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:48:16 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214816.10491.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Wortman) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock County OhArchives Biographies.....Wortman, John 1825 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:48 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) JOHN WORTMAN, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. McComb, was born in Lawrence County, Penn., September 10, 1825, son of Jacob and Rebecca (Smith) Wortman, natives of Pennsylvania, former a farmer of German descent, and latter of Irish and Dutch descent. Our subject was the third in a family of eleven children (three being deceased). In early life he taught school. In 1855 he was united in marriage with Julia, daughter of Robert and Catherine (Davis) Dilworth, of English and Holland descent, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Wortman was a school teacher in early life. In 1857 Mr. Wortman came to this county and settled on a farm of 160 acres of land where he now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Wortman are members of the Presbyterian Church in McComb, in which he is ruling elder, also at one time was assistant superintendent of the Sabbath-school. He served as township trustee for four years, has been justice of the peace four terms and was land appraiser in 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Wortman have been blessed with three children: Mary Ellen (deceased), Edwin C., a farmer and school teacher, and Florence, at home. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Blanchard Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/wortman154bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #11 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:49:13 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214913.10766.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Baker) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock County OhArchives Biographies.....Baker, John 1847 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:49 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) JOHN BAKER, farmer, P. O. Arcadia, was born in Cass Township, this county, in 1847; son of Alexander and Catharine (Eckert) Baker, natives of Ohio. The original Baker stock came to America from England in an early day and settled near Baltimore. Md. Grafton Baker, grandfather of our subject, moved from Virginia to Carroll County. Ohio, and from there to this county about the year 1830. He had a family of five sons and one daughter. Mrs. Catharine (Eckert) Baker's people came to Cass Township, this county, from Fairfield County. Ohio, in an early day, and here settled. In 1844, after their marriage, our subject's parents came to Cass Township. The father died in 1849, leaving a family of three children—two daughters and one son, John. The eldest daughter died in 1866; the youngest married G. W. Norris (they have a family of two sons and one daughter). The subject of this sketch was married in 1868 to Sarah C. Binger, whose parents came to this county from Carroll County. Ohio, in an early day, and to this union have been born three children: Alexander, Lemuel and Amanda. Mr. Baker was elected to the office of justice of the peace for Cass Township in the fall of 1883, which he still holds. He resides on the old homestead, his mother, who is still living, being with him. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Cass Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/baker155bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #12 Date: 18 Aug 2005 21:49:56 -0000 From: Archives To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <20050818214956.10934.qmail@mail.best1-host.com> Subject: Oh-Hancock Co. Bios (Beeson) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hancock County OhArchives Biographies.....Beeson, David R. 1827 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/oh/ohfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ann Anderson ann.g.anderson@gmail.com August 18, 2005, 5:49 pm Author: Warner & Beers (1886) DAVID R. BEESON, farmer, P. 0., Arcadia, was born in Fayette County, Penn., September 13, 1827. He married, July 5, 1849, Elizabeth Sangston, and in 1854 they moved to Cass Township, this county, and settled on land which his father had entered in 1832. Here they began, in the woods, to clear and improve the farm to which they have since added, until they now own 232 acres of well-improved land. To David R. Beeson and wife have been born Martha A., now Mrs. Hosier; James E.; Eliza A., now Mrs. Frederick; John A.; Charles C.; Mary, now Mrs. Bish; David E. Jr.; Jacob E. Turley and Emma I. In addition to his general farming operations, Mr. Beeson has devoted considerable attention to buying and selling live-stock. During the war of the Rebellion he did an extensive business in dealing in horses for the United States Army. He has led a very active life, and his operations here have been attended with uniform success. He is one of the representative farmers of Cass Township, and enjoys the respect of the entire community. In politics he is a Republican. Additional Comments: Book Title: History Of Hancock County Cass Township File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hancock/bios/beeson156bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/ohfiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V05 Issue #117 *******************************************