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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 Scott, C. W. Scott, George W. Scott, Henry A. Scott, Hiram Scott, J. M. Scott, James Scott, Captain John Scott, Joshua Scott, Mason Scott, S. W. Scott, Thomas Scott, W. G. Sharpnack, A J Sharpnack, Levi A Smith, Hugh Smith, J.C. Smith, James L. Smith, Thomas Stephenson, D C Stewart, Thomas L Stone, Elias Toppin, Johnson Virgin, W H _________ C. W. SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com C.W. SCOTT, farmer, Rutan, Penn was born December 16, 1837, on the farm where he and family reside in Center Township. He is the son of John and Mary A. Scott (nee Teagarden), who were natives of Pennsylvania and residents of Greene County until their death. Mrs. Scott departed this life in 1856, and her husband lost his life in a collision on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, near Columbus, Ohio, October 6, 1860. They were the parents of four children. On October 6, 1859, C. W. Scott was united in marriage with Rachel Webster, who was born in this county November 30, 1839. Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Cowell) Webster, also natives of this county. Mr. Webster died in 1871 and Mrs. Webster in 1874. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born five children, four living - William H., George M., John, Flora and Mary E. (deceased). Mr. Scott was raised on a farm, spent his life in farming, and is now the owner of 124 acres of land. He has served as director of the poor in Greene County for three years. Mrs. Scott is a faithful member of the Baptist Church. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 595 GEORGE W. SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com GEORGE W. SCOTT, farmer, Rutan, Penn., was born in Center Township, this county, April 30, 1837. His parents are James and Charlotte (Strawn) Scott, natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained until Mr. Scott's death in 1884. His widow is still living. George W. was united in marriage July 4, 1864, with Amanda J. Woods, who was born in Waynesburg, Penn, October 25, 1843, and is a daughter of Samuel and Leah R. Wood (nee Divers). Mrs. Scott's mother was born in Baltimore, Md. And her father was a native of Washington County, Penn, where they were married. They settled in Waynesburg and remained until their death - Mrs. Woods dying June 6, 1885, and her husband June 21, 1886. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born six children, viz. - Emma L., wife of George B. McNeely, M.D., Mary C.; Nellie L., Reynolds and Claude. Mr. Scott has devoted his life chiefly to farming, and owns 131 acres of land where he and his family reside. When war broke out Mr. Scott entered the service of his country in Company I, Eighth Pennsylvania Reserves, and served three years. He passed through many serious engagements, and was wounded three times. He has filled the office of auditor of his township. Mrs. Scott is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 596 HENRY A. SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com HENRY A. SCOTT, farmer, PO Rutan, was born in Greene County, Penn., April 11, 1842. He is a son of James and Charlotte (Strawn) Scott, who were natives of Greene County, where they resided until Mr. Scott's death which occurred April 9, 1884. His widow is still living. Henry was united in marriage January 28, 1864 with Catherine Morris. Mrs. Scott was born in this county July 7, 1848, and is a daughter of Ephraim and Martha (Roseberry) Morris. Her parents were also natives of Greene County and residents therein through life. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born six children, of whom four are living - James F., Lucy J., Asa and Sarah. Mr. Scott has been engaged in farming through life, and owns 184 acres of land where he and his family live. Mrs. Scott is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 596 HIRAM SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com HIRAM SCOTT, farmer and stock-grower, who was born in Center Township, Greene County, Penn., May 13, 1841, he is the son of Elias and Harriet (Kent) Scott, natives of this county and of Dutch and Irish extraction. His father spent all his life as a farmer, and died in Greene County in 1884. His family consisted of eight children, of whom Hiram Scott is the third. Having been reared on a farm., he has followed farming as his chief pursuit and is the owner of 180 acres in Richhill Township, where he now resides. In 1861 Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Mary, daughter of the late Dennis Iams, who was wealthy and influential farmer. Mrs. Scott is of German lineage. Their children are Thomas, George B. McClellan, a medical student; Matilda, wife of James Throckmorton; Florence and Charles. Mr. Scott is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 845 J. M. SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com J. M. SCOTT, farmer and stock-grower, and U.S. Store-keeper and ganger in the twenty-third collective district of Pennsylvania, was born in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Penn., December 10, 1844, and is a son of William P. and Sarah (Long) Scott. His father and grandfather were farmers. His grandfather James Scott came from Baltimore, Md., to Greene County, Penn., among the early settlers of Jefferson Township. J.M. Scott's grandmother, Scott, was ninety-eight years of age; her maiden name was Margaret Kincaid, she died April 1, 1888. The subject of our sketch is the oldest of seven children all of whom are living and married. He was raised on the farm, attended the district school in Jefferson Township and Waynesburg College. He taught school in his early life, but has made farming his main pursuit, and is a resident of Franklin Township. In 1871 Mr. Scott married Miss Margaret, daughter of Hiram Rinehart. Their children are - Harry, Henry and Jesse. Mrs. Scott is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Scott is a Democrat, and a member of the I.O.O.F., and is a member of the encampment. He is also a Master Mason. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), pp. 704-705 JAMES SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com JAMES SCOTT, deceased, was one of the most successful and enterprising farmers of Jefferson Township. He was born October 6, 1822, on the farm where his family resides. His father and mother were James and Margaret (Kincaid) Scott. His father was a son of Mordecai and Kizzie (Potete) Scott, and came with his parents from Maryland to Greene County, Penn., where he married Margaret Kincaid, who was born in 1790, and departed this life in 1888. James was the fourth of their family of five children. He was united in marriage, May 9, 1853, with Mary A., daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hedges) Spencer, who were natives of Washington County, Penn. Mr. Spencer came with his parents to Greene County when only two years old. He was married in Washington County, returned with his wife to Greene County and remained until 1871, then moved to the state of Tennessee, where Mrs. Spencer died April 12, 1883. In the fall of the same year he again returned to Greene County, and has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. James Scott. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott were born six children, five of whom are living. The oldest of these, Lizzie E. is the widow of I.N. McNay, the mother of one child named Newton for his father; the second daughter is Anna S., wife of Dr. J.L. Milliken of Greensboro, Penn., and the mother of one son, Joe. P.; the others are William S., Emma K., and J. Newton. Margaret is deceased. Mr. Scott acquired his education in the common schools in Jefferson Township. Like his ancestors, he made farming and stock-raising his business, and owned 400 acres of land. He was a member of Masonic fraternity, and belonged to Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. Scott is also a devoted member. He remained on the old Scott homestead until his death, September 30, 1878. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), pp. 745-746. CAPTAIN JOHN SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com CAPTAIN JOHN SCOTT, retired farmer and stock-grower, was born in Center Township, this county, April 6, 1815. He is a son of John and Susannah (Nicewonger) Scott. His parents were descendants of Quakers, his mother being a native of West Virginia, and his father of Greene County, Penn. His father died May 21, 1857, at the advanced age of seventy- three years: his mother died December 12, 1870, aged eighty-five. Their family consisted of nine children of whom the subject is the fourth. He was reared on the farm in Center Township and received his education in the common schools. He has met with marked success as a farmer, and owns 242 acres of finely improved land. Captain Scott was an active member of the militia in Greene County many years ago. He has made his own way in the world, starting as a poor boy, and has succeeded in acquiring a good home for himself and his family. He was united in marriage June 6,1836, with Miss Charlotte Mason, who was born in this county May 3, 1817, and is the daughter of James and Mary (Sayers) Mason. Her mother was born in New Jersey and was of German descent; she died February 9, 1883, aged ninety-six years. Her father was a native of Ireland, and died June 12, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are the parents of the following named children: Mason and J. C., farmers: Mary, wife of William Orndoff, Oliver Perry, a farmer, Eliza Jane, wife of A. C. Carpenter; Sarah wife of George Moore; Mathias, deceased. Mrs. Scott is a member of the Baptist Church. Captain Scott has always taken great interest in school affairs, and has served as school director for many years. He is a member of the I.O O.F. His children and grandchildren were all present at the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage, which was one of the happiest events transpiring in the neighborhood for many years. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 757 JOSHUA SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com JOSHUA SCOTT, farmer, PO Rutan, is one of the pioneers of Greene County, Penn. He was born December 20, 1824, is a son of James and Mary Scott (nee Sellers). His parents were natives of Greene County, where they resided until their death. On October 10, 1848, Joshua Scott married Nancy J. Rinehart. She was born in this county in 1826, and is the daughter of Samuel and Mary Rinehart, both deceased. To Mr. Joshua Scott and wife were born four children, of whom three are living - Mary E., Christopher and Samuel. James is the deceased. Mr. Scott has engaged in farming throughout his life and owns 160 acres of land where he and his family reside. He belongs to the Methodist Protestant church, of which his wife, who died January 1, 1866, was also a faithful member. By her death the family were bereft of a faithful and devoted wife and mother. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), pp. 596-597 MASON SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com MASON SCOTT, farmer and stock-grower, was born in Richhill Township, Greene County, Penn., May 3, 1837, and is a son of Capt. John and Charlotte (Mason) Scott, who were of German and Irish descent. His father is a farmer and a resident of Jackson Township, this county. Mr. Mason Scott is the oldest of six children now living. He grew to maturity on his father's farm and a good common-school education. Early in life he taught school for a time, but he made farming and stock-raising his chief pursuit. He is the owner of 252 acres of land well stocked and improved, where he lives near Bristoria, Penn. Mr. Scott was united in marriage, December 22, 1866, with Sarah, daughter of James and Jane (Sanders) Lemmon. They were of Dutch and English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Scott's children are Albert, Clara Alice; and Westley, (deceased). Mr. Scott is a Democrat, and an efficient member of the school board of his township. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 845 S. W. SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com S. W. SCOTT, wool and grain merchant, was born in Washington County, June 26, 1835, and is a son of William and Abigail (Wood) Scott, natives of Washington County, Penn. His father was Scotch and his mother was of English and Irish origin. His father who was a farmer nearly all his life died in 1878. His family consisted of eight children. The subject of our sketch was reared in Greene County, to which his family removed in 1839. He attended the public schools and Waynesburg College. He learned the carpenter's trade at which he worked for six years. Mr. Scott then began dealing in wool and has been extensively engaged in that business since 1863. He is prominent among the successful business men of Waynesburg. Mr. Scott, who is a republican, was appointed U.S. Revenue Collector in 1869 and served until 1874. Mr. Scott was married in 1865 to Miss Frances, daughter of Thomas Hill. Their children are - Ella B., wife of A.P. Dickey, Esq., of Waynesburg; William E., Nannie, Fannie and Samuel W. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is a trustee. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 705 THOMAS SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com THOMAS SCOTT, farmer, P.O. Rutan, Penn, was born in Center Township, Greene County, December 24, 1834. His parents, Elias and Harriet (Kent) Scott, were natives of this county, where they were married and remained through life. Mr. Scott died August 20, 1884, and his wife June 14, of the same year. On September 13, 1855, Thomas Scott married Elizabeth A. Turner. Mrs. Scott was born in Greene County, June 12, 1838, and is a daughter of Rev. James L. and Nancy (Patterson) Turner. Her father was a native of New York and her mother of Greene County, Penn. Both are now deceased. By this marriage Mr. Scott is the father of eight children - Wesley S., Walter P., Elias, Harriett N., Ida L., Albert F., Carrie E., and James E. Mrs. Scott died July 16, 1876. Mr. Scott was subsequently united in marriage December 20, 1879, with Anna B. Drake, who was born in Greene County, October 5, 1849. Her parents, Francis and Eliza Drake, were natives of this county. Mr. Drake is deceased. By the second marriage Mr. Scott is the father off three children - Harry R., Leah N. and William. Mr. Scott has been a farmer all his life, and owns 133 acres of land where he and his family live, besides property in West Virginia. He has been a member of the school board of his township. He and Mrs. Scott belong to the Methodist Protestant Church, of which his deceased wife was also a devout member. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), pp. 595-596 W. G. SCOTT by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com W. G. SCOTT, Professor of Mathematics of Waynesburg College, was born in Washington County, Penn., December 11, 1832. His parents were William and Abigail (Wood) Scott, also natives of Washington County, and of Scotch and English ancestry. They were married in Washington County, where they remained until 1839, at which time they removed to Greene County, where they remained until their death. Mr. Scott departed this life in 1878, and his widow in 1880. They were the parents of nine children, eight still living. Prof. W.G. Scott is the oldest and was united in marriage, April 17, 1862, with Miss Mary Sutton, who was born in England, being the daughter of Rev. R.H. and Martha (Cowen) Sutton, now residents of Waynesburg. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born three children - Mattie E., wife of Rev. J.H. Lucas, Minnie M., wife of J.N. Norris, and Gail. Prof. Scott obtained his earliest education in the old-fashioned log school-house and afterwards attended Waynesburg College, where he graduated in the year 1867. After teaching one year at Greene Academy, he was elected to the chair of mathematics of Waynesburg College, and has filled the position ever since. He has also been engaged in the mercantile business since 1867, being now sole proprietor of the store opened by him and his father in that year. It is one of the leading stores in Waynesburg, receiving a large patronage from the town and vicinity. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), pp. 705-706 p634 A J SHARPNACK, farmer and stock grower, of Cumberland Township, Greene County, Penna, was born August 25, 1847, on the farm where he now resides. He is a son of Henry Sharpnack and Elizabeth Rice Sharpnack. Mr Sharpnack's father, who died in 1879, made farming the business of his life. Mr Sharpnack is the youngest of nine children, five of whom are living. He was reared in Cumberland Township on the farm with his parents, where he attended the district school. He wisely chose his father's occupation, that of stock growing and farming. He owns an improved and well-stocked farm. In 1868 he married Caroline M Rinehart. They have two sons: Levi Sharpnack and Henry Sharpnack. Their mother died and Mr Sharpnack was again united in marriage with Martha, daughter of David Bowser. Their children are: Lora Sharpnack; Malinda Sharpnack; Chester A Arthur Sharpnack; Elizabeth Ann Sharpnack; Lilian Dell Sharpnack; and James G Blaine Sharpnack. Mrs Sharpnack is a devoted member of the Baptist Church. p635 LEVI A SHARPNACK, farmer and stock raiser, Carmichaels, Penna, was born in Cumberland Township, Greene County, December 24, 1850. He is a son of John Sharpnack and Sarah Antram Sharpnack, who were natives of Pennsylvania and of German and English origin. His father was an industrious and energetic farmer and stock raiser until his death, April 8, 1858. His family consisted of eleven children, seven living, of whom Levi is the youngest and the only son. He was reared on the farm and received a common school education; has made choice of farming as his occupation through life, and meet with great success. He owns ninety two acres of valuable land where he now resides. In 1874 he married Elizabeth Armstrong, daughter of William Armstrong and Susan Curl Armstrong. Mr Sharpnack is of Irish descent. Their children are: Linton Sharpnack; Chauncey Sharpnack; Ora Sharpnack; Charles Sharpnack and Launa Sharpnack. Mr Sharpnack is a strong Democrat, and one of the most influential citizens of his township. p758 HUGH SMITH, descendant of the earliest settlers of Greene county, Penna, and among its most prominent citizens, was born on Smith Creek in Franklin township, January 26, 1832. His grandfather, Thomas Smith, was the first settler on the creek which bears his name. Mr Hugh Smith is a son of Vincent Smith and Elizabeth Bell Smith, the former a native of this county and the latter of Virginia. His father, who was of Irish descent, was born in 1791 and died in 1884. His family consisted of ten children of whom the subject of our sketch is the youngest of those now living. He was reared on the farm and has made a successful farmer. He is the owner of a fine farm of 400 acres where he now resides. Mr Smith was married in his native county to Miss Mary E Lemley, daughter of John Lemley and Jane Hennen Lemley. Mrs SmithÕs parents were descendants of the early settlers of the county, and of German and English origin. Mr and Mrs Smith have two childrenÑClara Smith and Maggie Smith. J.C. SMITH by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com J.C. SMITH, retired farmer, Rutan Penn., was born in Morgan Township, Greene County, Penn., May 11, 1814. His parents, Job and Mary (Cravan) Smith, were natives of Pennsylvania, settled after marriage in Morgan Township, and remained during life. J.C. is their only child living, and was united in marriage July 4, 1839, with Elizabeth Scott. She was born in Center Township March 20, 1821, and is a daughter of John and Susannah Scott (nee Nicewunger). Her parents, who are natives of Greene County, are both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of eleven children, of whom ten are living - William, Sarah A., wife of William Cowen; John, Maria J., wife of James Wells; Mary, Thomas J., Hiram S., Samuel H., Lydia, wife of George Grimes; and Emma A., wife of Samuel Showalter. The deceased is Job, who died in the Andersonville prison. Mr. Smith has been a farmer all of his life, and owns a nice home where he and his family reside. He and wife are active members in the Methodist Protestant Church. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 598. JAMES L. SMITH by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com JAMES L. SMITH. Among the enterprising business men of Greene County, few have met with better success than the firm of Smith Bros., dealers in general merchandise, Graysville, Penn., successors of J.W. Hays. James L. Smith, the senior member of the firm, was born in Center Township, this county, March 12, 1856, and is a son of Thomas and Susan (Scott) Smith, natives of Greene County, and of Scotch-Irish extraction. His father, a successful farmer now resides in Center Township on a finely improved farm of 300 acres. The subject of our sketch is the oldest of a family of seven children. Early in life he learned the blacksmith and wagon maker's trade, in which he engaged for several years. He was a good mechanic and made a first-class wagon. Since 1879 Mr. Smith has been in the mercantile business with his brother at Graysville. He is a Democrat in politics, and is postmaster at Harvey's Penn. He was married in 1879 to Miss May, daughter of Hon. James W. Hays, ex-member of the Legislature. They have two children - Jesse F. and Nora. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are active members of the Baptist Church. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 846. THOMAS SMITH by Carol Loar Jeannology@aol.com THOMAS SMITH, farmer, Rutan, Penn. was born in Center Township January 6, 1836. He is the son of Edmund and Elizabeth (Adamson) Smith, who were natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained until Mr. Smith's death, February 11, 1887. Mrs. Smith is still living. Thomas is their oldest child, and was united in marriage April 19, 1855, with Susannah Scott, who was born in Center Township, September 24, 1836. Her parents, Elias and Harriet (Kent) Scott, were natives of Greene County and residents there until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of eight children, seven living - James L., Hiram R., Laura A., wife of Lindsey D. Grove; William L., Emerson B., Fannie A., Elsie and Harriet E. (deceased). Mr. Smith's life has been devoted to farming and the raising of stock. His farm in Center Township consists of 289 acres of land , on which are fine substantial buildings. Mr. Smith has filled the office of director of the poor, and has been a member of the school board. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. A Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p. 597 p636 D C STEPHENSON, farmer and stock grower, was born in Greene Township, Greene County, Penna, June 5, 1826. His parents, Alexander Stephenson and Rachel Jones Stephenson, were natives of this county and of Welsh and Scotch Irish descent. His grandfather and great grandfather were Hugh Stephenson and Daniel Stephenson, who were farmers and soldiers in the Revolutionary War; they came to Greene County soon after its close. His father served as Justice of the Peace in Greene County for a period of fifteen years. The history of the Stephenson family gives farming as their usual occupation. Mr Stephenson's grandfather was born in Greene County, where he spent all his life. He died in 1857 in his eighty second year. Mr Stephenson is the oldest in a family of four children: two sons and two daughters. He was reared on the farm in this county, where he attended the district school. In 1861 he came to Cumberland Township, and engaged in farming until 1869 when he came to Ceylon and kept store for a period of sixteen years. He was united in marriage in Henry County, Iowa, with Miss Martha Johnson, daughter of Isaac Johnson and Mary Barclay Johnson. Mrs Stephenson is a great granddaughter of Hon Hugh Barclay. Her grandfather was also Hugh Barclay, and her grandfather Johnson's name was William Johnson. Mr and Mrs Stephenson have eight children: Mary E Stephenson, wife of Noah M Hartley; Alexander M Stephenson, a farmer; Fannie Stephenson; Hugh C Stephenson of Iowa; J W Stephenson, a teacher, Anna M Stephenson; Flora M Stephenson; and I T Stephenson, deceased. In politics Mr Stephenson is a Democrat, and has served as postmaster in Greene County for fifteen years. He has made his own way in the world, and by means of his energy and untiring zeal in his business, has become one of the most prosperous farmers in the county and highly respected by all who know him. p635 THOMAS L STEWART, deceased, was born in Dunkard Township, Greene County, in the year 1813. His parents, Leonard Stewart and Elizabeth Ferrell Stewart, were of English descent and among the early settlers of the county. His father was a farmer. Thomas L Stewart was reared in Dunkard Township, and followed farming as his occupation. In 1842 he married Miss Eliza Johnson, daughter of John Johnson and El izabeth Hopton Johnson. They are the parents of three children: Joseph Stewart; Mary E Stewart; and Johnson Stewart, who married Sarah Durr and is the father of two children: Charles Stewart and G Pearl Stewart. Joseph Stewart, their oldest son, was born in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Penna, October 24, 1844, and received a common school education. In 1882 he married Miss Amanda Cowell, daughter of E Y Cowell. Mrs Joseph Stewart was a member of the Baptist Church. She died in 1884, leaving one child: Mary Stewart. Mr Stewart and his sons are strict adherents to the Republican party. p635 ELIAS STONE, deceased, who was a farmer and stock grower, was born in Greensboro, Greene County, Penna, September 22, 1808. He was a son of James Stone and Nancy Sedgewick Stone, who were natives of Greene County, and descended from its earliest settlers. The history of the family on both sides shows them to have been farmers usually and of Irish descent. Mr Stone was second in a family of eight children. He was reared in Monongahela Township, this county, where he attended the subscription schools. He devoted his business life to farming and the growing of fine stock. In 1833 he married Mary Huston, daughter of Samuel Huston and Nancy Lackey Huston. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania and of Irish descent. Mr and Mrs Stone were the parents of three children: Lizzie Stone; Nan Stone; and Fannie Stone. Their mother died in 1843. Mr Stone was a Republican in politics and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was twice married and his widow and two children: Frank Stone and Amanda Stone, survive him. He died in 1872. p627 JOHNSON TOPPIN, retired farmer, Carmichaels, Penna, was born in Maryland, February 25, 1808, and is a son of John Toppin and Rebecca Johnson Toppin. They were members of the Society of Friends and of English descent. His father was a farmer and carpenter through life. Johnson was one of three sons and three daughters, and spent most of his life in Greene County, Penna, where he also attended school. He learned the gunsmith trade, in which he engaged for a time, then followed ship carpentering as a business. He also ran on the river as captain on a keel boat for nineteen years. He afterwards bought a farm in Cumberland Township, Greene County, where he lived until 1885, the date of his retirement. In 1833 he was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Dalby, daughter of John and Jane Dalby. Mrs Toppin was born in 1813 and is also a native of Pennsylvania. Of their five children, three are living, two in Iowa. They are all married; Matilda Toppin, wife of William Gass; Rebecca Ann Toppin, wife of J K Parshall; and Almira Toppin, wife of Thomas W Lincoln. Mr Toppin is a Democrat and his wife is a faithful member of the Methodist Church. p796 W H VIRGIN, farmer, Clarksville, Pennsylvania, was born in Millsboro, Washington County, Pennsylvania, November 17, 1840. He is a son of Jesse Virgin and Ophillipphia Huntsberry Virgin; the former a native of Fayette County, and the latter of Maryland. After marriage his parents settled in Greene County, Penna., subsequently removing to Millsboro, where they remained until Mrs. Virgin's death in 1842. Her husband afterwards married Clarinda Hupp, who is still living. Mr. Virgin died in 1880. He was the father of five children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the second. He was united in marriage, December 13, 1864, with Mary A. Anderson, born in Belmont County, Ohio, September 4, 1837. She is a daughter of John R Anderson and Maria Perry Anderson, the former a native of Greene County, Penna, and the latter of Guernsey County, Ohio. After marriage, Mrs. Virgin's parents settled in Belmont County, Ohio, and remained until Mrs. Anderson's death in 1855. Mr. Anderson afterwards married Mary Wildman, and they reside in Harrison County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Virgin have been born four children: Elizabeth R. Virgin, Lena M. Virgin, Hannah V. Virgin, and Jesse A. Virgin. Mr Virgin has always lived on a farm, and has made farming the principal occupation of his life. He owns nice property in Clarksville. He is filling the office of jury commissioner of the county, and has served as assessor and constable of his township. He enlisted in the service of his country in Company D, Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, November 6, 1861, and served over three years, passing through a number of serious engagements. Mr. Virgin is a member of the G. A. R. Post No. 265. Mrs. Virgin is a faithful member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.