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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/pa/pafiles.htm ______________________________________________________________________ Biographical History of Greene County by Samuel P Bates Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888 ______________________________________________________________________ INDEX Martin, Levi H McClelland, Asa B McClelland, M M McClintock, Rev John McGlumphy, J P McMillan, Rev Dr John McNeely, Jesse Meek, John Minor, Family Moredock, Simon Murdock, James Murdock, William M _________ p587 LEVI H MARTIN, P O Rogersville, Penna, is one of the substantial farmers of Center Township, this county, where he was born March 1, 1843. His parents, David Martin and Rachel Rush Martin, were natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained until Mr Martin's death, April 6, 1879. His widow is still living. Levi H Martin was united in marriage December 24, 1867, with Rachel Eddy, who was born July 24, 1842, in this county, and is a daughter of John Eddy and Elizabeth Kughn Eddy. Her parents are natives of Greene County and reside in Wayne Township. Mr and Mrs Martin have a family of three children, two of whom are living: Belle Martin and Levi E Martin. Mr Martin was reared on a farm and has engaged in farming as his occupation through life. He is the owner of 150 acres of good land in Greene County. He and Mrs Martin are active members of the Christian Church and the family are highly respected in the community. p588 ASA B McCLELLAND, merchant, Oak Forest, Penna. The subject of this sketch is one of the leading merchants of Center Township. He was born in Waynesburg, Penna, February 25, 1840. His parents were Dawson McClelland and Sarah Hughes McClelland, who were natives and residents of this county through life. Asa B McClelland was united in marriage March 10, 1861, with Nancy Donahoe. She was born in Greene County, Penna, November 30, 1841, and is a daughter of William and Nancy Donahoe, both deceased. Mr McClelland is a blacksmith by trade, which he followed about twenty five years, then engaged in farming and merchandising. He owns a gneral store at Oak Forest, Penna. In politics he is a Republican and served as postmaster for five years at Oak Forest under the Republican administration. He and his wife are faithful members of the Baptist Church. p870 M M McCLELLAND, retired farmer, Ruff's Creek, Penna, was born on the farm where he and his family reside in Washington Township, Greene County, December 22, 1824, a son of John McClelland and Nancy Montgomery McClelland. His father was a native of Pennsylvania and his mother of Harford County, Maryland. They were married in Greene County, Penna. Mr McClelland departed this life in 1840 and his widow May 5, 1862. The subject of our sketch was united in marriage February 27, 1848, with Elizabeth Mettler, born in Columbia County, Penna, May 6, 1826, a daughter of Daniel Mettler and Waty Baker Mettler. They were natives of Pennsylvania, married there, and in 1831 moved to Knox County, Ohio; from there they moved to Williams County in 1860, and in 1866 to Iowa, where he died December 13, 1884. His widow survives him making her home with her children. Mr and Mrs McClelland have ten children, of whom five are living: Sarah F McClelland, wife if J D Iams; Cary McClelland; Elmira McClelland, wife of Stephen Cox; Emma J McClelland and Ettie McClelland. The deceased are Melvin T McClelland, Waty A McClelland; Marinda McClelland; Mary McClelland and Lourinza McClelland. She was married October 30, 1878, to Jacob Johns and died September 7, 1879. Mr McClelland was raised on a farm and has been engaged in farming almost all his life. He owns 345 acres of land, constitution one of the finest farms in Washington Township. He was elected to the office of county auditor in 1856 and served the term of three years. In 1868 he was elected county commissioner and served three years. He is now serving a second term as justice of the peace of Washington Township, having at different times successfully filled almost all the township offices. He has also been a member of the Masonic Order for twenty years. His wife is a faithful member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. p627 Rev JOHN McCLINTOCK, pastor of the New Providence Presbyterian Church, in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Penna, was born in Washington, Penna, November 10, 1808, and is a son of William McClintock and Mary McGowan McClintock. His mother was a native of Pennsylvania and of Scotch Irish descent. His father was born in County Donegal, Ireland; but when quite a young man, came with is two brothers to American and settled in Washington, Penna, where they spent the rest of their lives, all dying within nine months. Mr McClintock is one of five children. He received his early education in the subscription school; then learned the weaver's trade, serving a regular apprenticeship of five years. When he reached his majority, he entered Washington College, Penna, and graduated in the regular classical course with the class of 1836. Having chosen the ministry as his profession, he subsequently entered the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Penna, and was licensed to preach in April, 1837. He seized every opportunity of preparing himself for the high calling which he had chosen, and accepted as his first work the cause of missions, the field being Smyrna in Asia. In July, 1839, he came to Greene County and accepted his present charge, in which capacity he still continues, having outlived all but three members of his original congregation. By reason of his most earnest, efficient work, Rev McClintock's congregation is among the largest congregations in Greene County. He has also been instrumental in doing great good outside of his own church, having baptized 261 persons and performed 207 marriage ceremonies. He was married in Washington, Penna, April 17, 1834, to Miss Mary Orrd, daughter of James Orr and Margaret Hawkins Orr. Mrs McClintock was also a native of Washington, Penna, born December 11, 1803, and of Scotch Irish descent. Her grandparents came from Ireland; her father was a magistrate for many years, and among the prominent men of Washington County, where he settled in 1800. Mrs McClintock is a lady of great piety and motherly kindness, and is most highly respected by those who know her best. Few have as many friends as this aged couple who have worked side by side in the vineyard of the Lord for more than fifty years. Their union has been blessed with six children: Margaret E McClintock; Mary McClintock; John C McClintock, a minister; and Ann McClintock, living-and James McClintock and William McClintock, deceased. Their family is highly respected, and they have a prosperous, happy home near Carmichaels, Penna, where they now reside. p588 J P McGLUMPHY, farmer, of P O Rutan, was born in Center township, Greene county, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1822. He is a son of Edward McGlumphy and Margaret Haines McGlumphy. His father was a native of Ireland, and his mother of Maryland. They were the parents of seven children, four of whom are living. Mr McGlumphy was united in marriage February 11, 1847, with Lida A Thomas. Mrs McGlumphy was born in this county March 12, 1831, and is a daughter of James and Elizabeth Thomas. Mr and Mrs McGlumphy are the parents of four children: Maria S, wife of Henry Scott; Hiram R McGlumphy; Elizabeth M, wife of F M Carpenter; and Lucy J, wife of W H Throckmorton. Mr McGlumphy has been a farmer all his life, and owns a nice home where he and family reside. He and wife are prominent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and are highly respected by all who know them. Added by a researcher-descendant Laura Nelle Poland Mallett, GRI LNMallett@aol.com J. P. McGlumphy was Jonathan Parkinson McGlumphy who m. Lydia Ann Thomas Their daughter was Maria Samantha McGlumphy Scott. Hiram m. Nancy "Annie " Adamson Lucy m. William H. Throckmorton. Obituary Mrs. W. Throckmorton is summoned by death Waynesburg. Aug 9 - - Mrs. Lucy Jane McGlumphy Throckmorton, aged 72, died Wednesday, August 9, 1933 at 11:30 am, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mamie Bonham, East Hight Street, Waynesburg. Mrs. Throckmorton was one of the best known and most highly respected women of the community, having spent her entire life in Greene County. Mrs. Throckmorton was born in Center Township, June 3 1861, a daughter of Jonathan and Lydia Ann Thomas McGlumphy. She was married to William H. Throckmorton, of Center Township, who died November 26, 1921. She was a lifelong member of the Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Church and always took a very active interest in the affairs of the church. She is survived by six children, Mrs. Mamie Bonham, Waynesburg; Robert L. Throckmorton, Holbrook; Mrs. G. A. Hartzell, Sycamore R. D. 1; Mrs. E. M. Bussey, Rocky Hill, Conn.; and James J. Throckmorton and Victor B. Throckmorton, of Waynesburg. Two sisters, Mrs. Maria Scott, Holbrook R. D. 1 and Mrs. Elizabeth Milliken, Washington; one brother, R. H. McGlumphy, Imperial, an Seven grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday Afternoon, August 11, at the home of Mrs. Mamie Bonham, 784 East High St., Waynesburg, at 2 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. E. H. Greenelee. Interment will be in the Oakmont cemetery. taken from Washington Observer Thursday, August 10, 1933 page 6 September 5, 1924 WELL KNOWN CENTER TOWNSHIP MAN DIES- Nov. 27- William H. Throckmorton, aged 72 years, a well known farmer of Center township, residing near Harveys, died yesterday at noon following an illness of seven years due to a complication of diseases. He had resided all his life in that section. For many years he had been a member of the Hopewell Methodist Episcopal church. His wife, Mrs. Lucy McGlumphy Throckmorton survives with the following children: Mrs. Mamie Bonham and Robert Throckmorton, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Garfield Hartzell, of near Hopewell, and Mantie, James and Victor Throckmorton, at home. Five sisters ssurvive: Mrs. John Burroughs, of near Washington; Mrs. Robert Dinsmore, of Video; Mrs. Elizabeth Frantz, of Hillsboro, Ill; Miss Sadie Throckmorton, of Marengo, O.; and Mrs. George C. David, of Birmingham, Ala. Short funeral services will be held tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Throckmorton home. Further services will be held in the Waynesburg Methodist Episcopal church. These will be conducted by Rev. E.H. Greenlee and Rev. A. A. Blake. Interment will be in the Oakmont cemetery. p628 Rev Dr JOHN McMILLAN was born at Fagg's Manor, Chester County, Penna, November 11, 1752. His parents, William McMillan and Margaret Rea McMillan, emigrated to America in 1742. They were Scotch Irish and devout Presbyterians. They had eighteen children. Their three sons who attained maturity were: Thomas McMillan, William McMillan and John McMillan, the youngest whose name heads this sketch. It was his father's wish that John McMillan should become a minister of the gospel. He received a classical education at Princeton College, was first licensed to preach October 26, 1774, and was among the pioneer preachers of Washington and Greene Counties. He was a strong man and engaged in physical as well as mental labor. Early in life he formed the habit of writing and committing all of his sermons. He was always greatly interested in his work, and has given account of revival meetings in which he frequently labored through a whole night. Soon after the Revolutionary War, about the year 1778, he removed with his family to Washington County, Penna, where he was the founder of Jefferson College, now known as Washington and Jefferson College, and was president of the instituion at the time of his death. He was married by the Rev Mr Carmichaels, August 6, 1777, to Miss Catharine Brown, daughter of William Brown. Seven children were born to them: William McMillan; John McMillan; Samuel McMillan; Jane McMillan; Margaret McMillan; Mary McMillan and Catherine McMillan. Jane McMillan, being the oldest daughter, was twice married, her first husband being the Rev Mr Morehead. She was afterwards united in marriage with Samuel Harper, a merchant and farmer, who was born and raised near Philadelphia. He spent most of his business life in Greene County, Penna, and was one of its most prominent citizens. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years and served one term as sheriff of the County. Samuel Harper was twice married and had ten children, the youngest of whom is H Harper, now a prominent citizen of Carmichaels, Penna. He was born in Cumberland Township, this county, September 29, 1819, was reared on the farm and attended school at Greene Academy, but devoted himself principally to farming and met with great success. In 1862 Mr Harper married Rebecca M Johnson, daughter of William Johnson and Rebecca Norris Johnson. Her parents were natives of Chester County, Penna, and of English descent. They were members of the Society of Friends. Mr Harper is a Republican in politics. He and Mrs Harper are prominent members of the M E Church. Having retired from the more active duties of life, they now reside in Carmichaels where they have a neat, substantial residence. Mr Harper's brother, John McMillan Harper, was born in 1812 in Greene County, where he grew to manhood. He was educated at Greene Academy. His vocation was that of farming for which he seemed especially adapted, being a powerful man six feet and two inches in height, always strong and robust and in the enjoyment of excellent health. He was married in Jefferson Township, this county, to Miss Isabella Hughes, and they had one child, Margaret Jane Harper, who is the wife of E C Stone of Brownsville, Penna. During the late war, Mrs Stone's father, John M Harper, raised a company of cavalry of which he was soon elected Major, but by some means was defrauded out of his command. While at home, buying horses for the regiment, at which time he succeeded in getting 600, another was installed Major in his place. He then resigned and returned home, spending the remainder of his life on the farm, where he died in 1878, honored and respected by all who knew him. p588 JESSE McNEELY, farmer, P O Rutan, Penna, was born in Wayne township, Greene county, Penna, April 11, 1851. He is a son of John and Elizabeth McNeely, who were natives of Pennsylvania and settled after marriage in Greene county, where Mrs McNeely depart this life in Wayne township. Mr McNeely afterward married a Mrs Coen, whose maiden name was Stockdale. They moved to Center township and remained until Mr McNeelyÕs death. His widow came to her death June 13, 1888, by the falling of a porch roof. She was standing on the porch when the roof fell in and killed her instantly. Jesse was united in marriage November 6, 1875, with Melissa VanCleve who was born in Center township, August 7, 1852. Her parents were John VanCleve and Ursula Throckmorton VanCleve, also natives of this county and residents of Center township. Mr and Mrs McNeely have two children: James A McNeely and John H McNeely. In connection with his farming, Mr McNeely has been engaged extensively in the lumber business. He is the owner of seventy six acres of land where he and his family reside. He has served as school director of his township, and was elected justice of the peace February, 1888, for a term of five years. Mrs McNeely is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. p589 JOHN MEEK, a successful farmer, P O Rutan, Penna, was born in Washington Township, this county, May 29, 1833. His parents, John Meek and Elizabeth Boyd Meek, were also natives of this county, where they remained till their deaths. On October 15, 1859, John Meek was united in marriage with Jane Simpson. Mrs Meek was born in Greene County, February 7, 1840, and is a daughter of John Simpson and Mary Auld Simpson. Her father was born in Greene County, Penna, and her mother was a native of Ireland. Both died in this county. Mr and Mrs Meek have three children: Miles Meek; John W Meek; and Ottowa A Meek. Mr Meek has been engaged in farming all his life and owns 224 of land where he and his family reside. Mr and Mrs Meek are leading members of the Methodist Protestant Church. p618 Genealogy of the MINOR Family in America The following genealogical record will be of interest to all the MINOR family; The first member of the family who came to America was Thomas Minor, who was born in England in 1608, and came to this country in 1630. In 1634 he married Frances Palmer. Clement Minor, son of Thomas Minor and Frances Palmer Minor, married Frances Wiley in 1662. Their son, William Minor, who represents the third generations of the Minor family in America, married Anna Lyle in 1691. Stephen Minor, son of William Minor and Anna Lyle Minor, who married Ohalia Updike, was born in 1705, and was the eighth son of the fourth generation. Samuel Minor was the fourth son in the fifth generation. He was married, and his oldest son was Abia Minor. Abia was the father of John P Minor, who married Huldah McClelland. Rebecca is the fourth of nine children and is the fourth of the eighth generation. She is the wife of Joseph Gregg of Greene County, Penna, who is the father of the subject of the preceding sketch. [See George T Gregg bio.] p627 SIMON MOREDOCK, retired farmer and stock grower, born in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Penna, is a son of George Moredock and Priscilla Anderson Moredock. His grandfather, James Anderson, was of Irish descent. Mr Moredock's father, who was a farmer, had a family of twelve children, ten of whom grew to maturity. Simon Moredock is the fourth child, was reared in Jefferson Township and received his education in the old stone schoole house of the district. Early in life he engaged in the distillery business which he followed for ten years. He then bought a farm and has since devoted himself wholly to agricultural pursuits. In 1848 he was united in marriage with Mary J Reynolds, daughter of John Reynolds and Jane Kincaid Reynolds, who were of Welsh and Dutch descent. Mr and Mrs Moredock have six children: Sarah Moredock, wife of B Sharpnack; George W Moredock; M A Moredock; Rebecca J Moredock; Daniel Moredock; and Minerva Moredock. Mr Moredock is a Democrat; and both are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in which he has served as elder. p626 JAMES MURDOCK, retired tailor, was born in Cumberland Township, this county, August 3, 1811, and is the son of Charles Murdock and Ann Campbell Murdock. Mr Murdock's grandfather was one of the earliest settlers of Greene County, coming here among the Indians. His mother was born in Ireland. His father, who was of Scotch origin, was born in Greene County, Penna, in 1789. His family consisted of eight children: six sons and two daughters, of whom James Murdock was the oldest. He was united in marriage in 1838 with Amanda Bailey, daughter of William Bailey. Mrs Murdock was born in this county in 1816 and is of English descent. To Mr and Mrs Murdock were born six children: Zillah Murdock; Anna E Murdock, William M Murdock, Mary Murdock (deceased); Ellis B Murdock; and Ellen Murdock. Mr Murdock is a Republican. He has been school director, was for two years burgess of Carmichaels, and served as justice of the peace for a period of ten years. Both are faithful members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. They are among the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Carmichaels. p626 WILLIAM M MURDOCK, merchant-tailor, was born in Carmichaels, August 28, 1844, and is a son of James Murdock and Amanda Bailey Murdock, natives of Greene County. Mr Murdock is the third of a family of six children. He was reared in Carmichaels and learned the tailor's trade with his father. His first work was for the Government. In 1862 when he was eighteen years of age, he enlisted as a soldier in Company K, Fifteen Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, and served until 1865. He was at the Battle of Stone River and in several other engagements and skirmishes. At the close of the war he came home and worked at his trade with his father. In 1870 he engaged with his brother in the merchant tailoring business, in which they have continued quite successfully ever since. In 1866 he married Emma Armstrong, daughter of William Armstrong and Mary Williams Armstrong. They have four children: Augustus L Murdock; Mary Murdock, wife of F Davidson; Louise Murdock; and Lottie Murdock. Mr Murdock is a member of the G A R Post; and both are leading members in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.