FAMILY HISTORY: The Laughlin History 1807-1907, Lancaster County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Harold Laughlin halmarl@sbcglobal.net Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/lancaster/ _______________________________________________ Laughlin History 1807-1907 prepared for the Centennial Reunion held at Lore City, Ohio Thursday, August 22, 1907: by John W. Laughlin, Barnesville OH. _______________________________________________ Prologue to the John W. Laughlin History, by Harold J. Laughlin: Four brothers: William, James, Adam and Robert Laughlin emigrated from Northern Ireland to Pennsylvania between 1725-1729, during the second wave of the Scotch- Irish Great Migration. They settled in Lancaster County PA, where Adam left a will prior to his death in 1758. Adam Laughlin, by his first wife Katherine, had 4 children: Janet, Katherine, John and Matthew. By his second wife Margaret, he had 7 children: Agnes, Isabell, Hugh, Mary, James, Robert and Sarah. After Margaret died abt 1770, Hugh with his brothers Robert and James and half brother John moved to Fayette County PA. 1790 Fayette County PA Census: John Laughlin: (age abt 53)(died 1806). 2 males 16&up. 3 females. p108 Hugh Laughlin: (age abt 44). 3 males 16&up. 6 males under 16. 3 females. p108 (Hugh’s mother Margaret and he were listed as Widow Laughlin and Hugh on the Lancaster Co, PA tax lists 1758 thru 1770. Margaret probably died in 1770 or 1771). James Laughlin: (age abt 38). 2 males 16&up. 2 males under 16. 5 females. p112 Robert Laughlin: (age abt 36)(died 1813). 1 male 16&up. 1 male under 16. 6 females. p 112 These 4 are the sons of Adam Laughlin who left a will in Lancaster Co, PA. Will Book B, Vol 1, pg. 254, Sept 20 1758. John Laughlin (above) left a will, Fayette Co, PA. Will Book 1, pg. 117, June 11, 1800 that helps prove these are Adams 4 sons (Matthew probably died before the 1790 census). Robert Laughlin (above) also left a will, Fayette Co, PA. Will Book 1, pg. 316, Sep 10, 1813 1800 Fayette Co, PA. Will Book 1, pg. 117 dated June 11,1800 and proved November 17, 1806: John Laughlin names brothers Hugh, James and Robert; also John son of Hugh, John and Adam sons of Matthew, Adam son of James and Adam son of Robert. (This John Laughlin is certainly a bachelor and the son of Adam Laughlin of Lancaster Co. PA) ---------------- Laughlin History 1807-1907 prepared for the Centennial Reunion held at Lore City, Ohio Thursday, August 22, 1907: by John W. Laughlin, Barnesville OH. We are assembled on historic ground today to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the advent to Ohio and Guernsey County of our ancestors, John and Deborah Laughlin, whose names are so familiar to us all, but whose personal appearance is remembered by only a few of us. One hundred years ago they came to this very farm from Erie PA, soon after their marriage. At Erie two of their children were born, Alexander and Hugh. Not being satisfied with their condition at Erie, they decided to make another move, and right here on historic Leatherwood is where they finally landed. JOHN LAUGHLIN: Our ancestor, John Laughlin, was born, perhaps in York County PA, in Jan (?) 1777. He had seven brothers and each of them had a sister, Peggy. The brothers were Alexander, James, Adam, Nathaniel, Hugh, Crawford and David. His father's name was Hugh Laughlin, a Squire. Hugh had two brothers, Robert and James and a half-brother, John, who was a bachelor, and some of the present day Laughlins are still following the example of old bachelor John. Further back than Hugh Laughlin our record does not go. Our grandfather, whose advent to Ohio we celebrate today, was rather slender as to his appearance and weighed about 150 pounds. He had that peculiar Laughlin visage which has been transmitted to his posterity, a peculiarity which cannot be expressed in words, but by means of which stangers point us out as Laughlins; and he also had that singular tone of voice, for which as a family we are so noted, but which no one outside the name has ever been able to counterfeit. He was blind as to his left eye, caused by a bit of steel which struck it as he was filing an upright saw on a water mill. For many years it was not noticeable that he was blind of an eye, and a story is related of him, that while shooting at a mark on his wedding day, the boys came running into the house to tell how that Mr. Laughlin fired with both eyes open. After many years the eyeball ran out and he sometimes wore a patch over it. He was a very hospitable man and he never turned anyone away hungry or in need. On one occasion he was called out of bed at midnight by a man who had been to Cambridge to pay his taxes. He was an aquaintance and had not had his supper. For some unexplained reason there was neither flour nor meal in the house. But the wife was equal to the occasion. She went to the potato patch and dug a mess of potatoes and roasted them in the fire and set them before their guest, and not a word of apology either. His death occurred Oct. 11, 1851, aged 75 years. DEBORAH LAUGHLIN: Deborah Laughlin's maiden name was Wilson. Her father Alexander Wilson, came from Ireland when he was 15 years of age. He lived to be old and his tomb is in the Dunlap Creek Cemetery, Fayette County PA. Aside from Deborah there were seven other children in the Wilson family, namely, Sarah, James, Samuel, Alexander, Thomas, John and Margaret. Sarah married Joseph Sproat whom many of us know so favorably and so well, but possibly the very man for whom he was called. James married a Robb and had four children, two sons and two daughters. They lived in Indianapolis. One daughter married Daniel Landis, and they are reported to be wealthy. James married Bessie Lowry, and their children were Dr. William, James and John. Samuel Wilson married a Reed and lived near Xenia Ohio. Alexander married Peggy Laughlin and settled in Jefferson County Iowa. They had eight children, Polly, Caroline, Deborah, Sarah, Elizabeth, Alexander, Hugh and William. Of these Caroline married Robert Brown and Deborah married David Laughlin. Thomas Wilson married Sallie Flannigan. He was blind in his old age, the cause supposed to have been cataract. Thomas had two daughters, Mary and Sarah, and they married two brothers, Moses and Cephas Porter. Mary, Moses Porter's wife, died this last winter at Uniontown PA at the advanced age of 98 years. Both these women visited Guernsey County about Sept. 1866. Margaret Wilson married Hugh Gilmore. They had two children, Margaret Ann and Mary Jane. Margaret Ann graduated with the first class that went out from Steubenville Female Seminary. She died age 31 years. Mary Jane died young. The Gilmores resided at Merittsville PA. Deborah died Jan. 20th 1868, aged 87 years. Of John Laughlin's brothers, Alexander had four children. William died in the army in the War of 1812, of typhoid fever. One daughter married a Mr. Colley, one a Mr. Hessey and Isabel married Thomas Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Brown resided all their lives on their farm north of Washington, Guernsey County, Ohio. Their family are Mrs. Jennie Hartford, Thomas, Mrs. Dorcas Robinson, Joel, Hattie and John, and some of these still reside on the old farm. Crawford Laughlin had four children. David married Deborah Wilson. The youngest daughter married Mr. Dalzell. Adam came to Ohio, and after a time moved to Virginia in 1854. He had several children. One son was a Presbyterian minister. Nathaniel died Feb. 29, 1851, and Hugh died in the army of lung fever, about the year 1813. ROBERT LAUGHLIN, an uncle of John, was married April 5, 1781. His children were: Margaret, born January 1, 1782 Sarah, born October 24, 1783 Adam born October 4, 1785 Isabella, born February 10, 1788. Died age 2 weeks. Mary, born February 15, 1789 Elizabeth, born July 20, 1791 Robert, born February 3, 1794 Isabella Crawford, born April 8, 1796 Nancy, born, March 6, 1799 Catherine, born June 10, 1800 Robert Laughlin, a son of Robert, married Mary Lynch. Their children were Elizabeth, Hugh and Margaret, all deceased. Hugh Laughlin married Susan Schwartz and their children are Christian, Mary, Margaret, Robert, Iva and Amy. The eldest brother is dead. Robert lives at Folliston Indiana. The sisters all live in Fayette County PA, except Mrs. Margaret L. Clark, who lives in Newark Ohio. JOHN LAUGHLIN and Deborah Wilson were married January 17, 1804. Their children: Alexander, born January 31, 1805. Died September 28, 1889 Hugh, born August 21, 1806. Died April 24, 1887 Mary B, born March 3, 1809. Died September 18, 1881 Margaret, born March 3, 1811. Died November 25, 1892 Thomas Wilson, born April 13, 1813. Died November 21, 1900 John, born July 6, 1815. Died March 9, 1899 Deborah, born November 30, 1817. Died November 19, 1893 James born, February 23, 1821. Died April 22, 1902 Soon after their marriage they moved to Erie PA, where the two oldest children were born. Becoming dissatisfied at Erie, they removed to Guernsey County Ohio. It was right here that, one hundred years ago, this young man and woman had the courage to undertake to subdue these forests, when as yet there was not a stick amiss on all this historic Leatherwood. It was soon after their settlement here that our grandmother, as is still common among young girls who marry and go to a new country, became homesick and wanted to go back to Pennsylvania. It was not expedient that they should both leave their home at once, so she concluded to go alone. With a baby on her knee, on horseback, she went back to Fayette County, her horse swimming the river near Wheeling, both going and coming. Is there a young woman of today who would undertake such a trip as that? It was in the Spring of this year, and on a Sabbath morning, while sitting on a stump, that our grandfather noticed the bees busily engaged about the new cut timber, gathering the sap. He saw them entering a tree near by, and in a few days he cut the tree and hived the bees. He cared for these bees during all his lifetime, and gave some of them to his daughter, Debby Thompson, and she in turn handed them on to her daughter, Maggie McMunn, and to her son, John Alex Thompson, who have them in their possession today, and better than all they have promised to have some of the honey here today, and this is not a fish story, either. It was here that five of their children were born. The youngest, James, was born after their removal to the farm now known as the Daniel Thompson farm. They lived here about thirteen or fourteen years, and then moved to their new home about twp miles north of this place, where they spent the remainder of their lives, and where as an unbroken family they lived, until one by one the children married and scattered away. But the old locust tree, which sprang from a seed, and brought by our grandmother from Pennsylvania and planted by her still lives and flourishes, and a grand old tree it is. We hope Mr. Thompson will long spare that tree, for the sake of those who have passed away, and for the sake of those whose memory still lingers around that sacred spot. These people being of Scotch-Irish descent were naturally Presbyterians. They worshipped in the old log church, one mile southeast of Washington, the location of which is fixed today only by the old church cemetery, in which rest the remains of those whom we this day commemorate. Their first pastor was Rev. Dr. Clark, ason and daughter of whom married into the Laughlin family. ALEXANDER LAUGHLIN: Alexander the eldest of the second generation, was what might have been called in this day a successful farmer. He lived when hard work was necessary to clear out the land, and before the introduction of improved machinery. He introduced the first mowing machine into the community, and there may have been those here today who remember with what curiosity the neighbors came in to see that machine work. He was always interested in fine stock, especially fine wooled sheep. Black Top Spanish Merino Sheep covered all these hills, and so popular were they that when the new school house was to be named, Mr. Brunner readily suggested the name of Black Top and Black Top it was and Black Top it is yet. And when the new mines wanted a name, the first suggestion was Black Top. All ths from the Black Top sheep largely introduced by this man. He was a public spirited man, and always took great interest in politics. He was once Commissioner of this county, and could have continued in public life, but it was not to his taste. He made more money and bought more land, and as his family married off he helped them all to a start in life. He was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church of Senecaville, and later was prominent in organizing the new church at Lore City. Sarah Robe Laughlin, his wife, stood by him in all that a good wife and mother could do, to make life on the farm and in the family a success. She took delight in the cultivation of flowers, and her children were the care and concern of her life. They celebrated their golden wedding in September, 1877. On that occasion the whole unbroken family were present, except Maria Laughlin and William Thompson, and the family picture taken at that time is one cherished by us all. But they are all gone save one— Aunt Hettie. Alexander Laughlin married Sarah Robe, September 1827. Their Children: Deborah, born June 3, 1828. Died December 13, 1903 Josiah Robe, born October 18, 1829. John B., born September 23, 1831. Died February 28, 1891 David Frame, born July 27, 1833. Jane, born ----. Mary, born November 5, 1837. Alex Wilson, born May ---, 1840 Thomas Alvan, born---- Robert William, born April 4, 1845. James Hugh, born---- DEBORAH LAUGHLIN: Deborah was the first born of the third generation, and after her marriage for several resided near Cumberland, Guernsey County. They later purchased a farm near Lore City, where they resided the rest of their lives. Deborah married William B. Johnson September 15, 1853. Their Children: Jennie M, born August 1, 1854 Emily Ann, born October 24, 1856 Alva Wilson, born August 22, 1860 John Alexander, born March 4, 1863 Sarah Belle, born September 6, 1866. Died September 14, 1866 Lillie Jennetta, born June 21, 1868 Jennie M. Johnson married Charles Alva Sproat October 17, 1878. Their children: Ralph Burns, born January 11, 1880 Homer Johnson, born May 31, 1884 Anna Florence, born August 16, 1890 Clara Theresa, born March 7, 1897 Ralph Burns Sproat married Florence Bond March 4, 1902. Their children: Forrest Sproat, born March 6, 1904 Charles Henry Sproat, born March 9, 1907 (These two are of the sixth generation) Emily Ann Johnson married Miles Hunter December 21, 1881 Alvah Wilson Johnson married Elizabeth Ella Sproat September 27, 1882 Their children: Harold Alexander, born April 17, 1888 Mary Emma, born September 7, 1893 Joseph Russell born, January 27, 1897 John A. Johnson married Anna Mary Inskeep October 21, 1885. Their children: William Paul, born February 27, 1889 Oella Irene born, June 2, 1892 Emma Fay born November 13, 1897 Howard Don born, November 13, 1897 Lillie Jennetta Johnson married Andrew Shegog. Their children: Bessie, born March 4, 1888 William Johnson, born January 22, 1890 Nellie Dale, born January 24, 1892 Emma Blanche, born June 6, 1895 Sarah Belle, died in infancy Bessie Shegog married Charles Dunfee August 4, 1905 JOSIAH ROBE LAUGHLIN: Josiah R, the eldest son of Alexander Laughlin, after his marriage, located on the Augus farm, near Lore City, which, after a few years he sold to William Thompson and removed to Belle Centre, Logan County Ohio, where he has been a successful farmer ever since. He is an Elder in the UP Church and with his wife now resides in Belle Centre. Josiah R. married Martha Johnson on October19, 1854. Their Children: Robert Johnson, born October 3, 1855. Died April 6, 1891 Anna Mary, born November 3, 1857 Alice, born October 3, 1859. Died September 23, 1875 Edward J, born August 31, 1862 Jennie A, born January 1867 William E, born December 8, 1869 Clara M, born April 8, 1871 Robert Johnson Laughlin was a Presbyterian minister. After preaching for a time at Louisville KY, he located at Portland Oregon, where he died April 6, 1891 of la grippe. It was the testmony of his fellow ministers that he was one of the best of their ministerial brethren. Anna Mary Laughlin married J. F. Armour April 5, 1888. Their children: Leroy, born April 28, 1889 Robert L, bornNovember 11, 1891. Died July 7, 1892 Mary, born June 2, 1895 Sarah Alice Laughlin met a tragic death September 23, 1875 Edward J. Laughlin married Wilda Gilchrist October 18, 1902. Their children: Lloyd, born September 18, 1902 Hazel, born April 1904 Clara May, born September 1905 Jennie A. Laughlin married A. Hunter November 15, 1893. Their children: M. Jeanetta, born July 29 1895 Howard J, born March 27, 1899 Edwin L, born September 11, 1902 William E. Laughlin married Ella Simmons October 25, 1899. Their children: Rowland W, born August 24, 1900 Helen, born June 29, 1902 Emory, born January 31, 1904 Harry Josiah, born February 11, 1906 Clara M. Laughlin married Dr. N. C. Hamilton October 19, 1900. Their children: Miriam L, born July 28, 1901 Isabella, born July 29, 1903 Alice born May 15, 1906 JOHN B. LAUGHLIN: John B. the second son of Alexander, after his marriage, lived on the farm adjacent and east of that now owned by his brother Alexander. He lived to see his family grow to young manhood and womanhood, and then by a fatal and lingering disease he was summoned hence, leaving a devoted wife and loving family to mourn his loss. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian church, and a good and useful citizen. His widow, Hannah M. Laughlin has since died and they now rest in the Senecaville cemetery. Their family are perhaps more widely scattered than that of any other one. John B. married Hannah M. Brown December 17, 1856. Their children: Ada Jane, born September 11, 1857 Sarah Oella, born September 11, 1859. Died July 1, 1894 Infant daughter, born May 13, 1862. Died May 15, 1862 Mary Elizabeth, born August 1, 1863 Infant daughter, born August 28, 1866. Died August 28, 1866 Lelia Anna, born August 28, 1867 Hugh Faris, born June 13, 1869 Wilemma Blanche, born September 6, 1872 Mabel Claire, born January 6, 1877 Ada Jane Laughlin married William Leroy Baird December 13, 1877. Their children: Amelia Milligan, born December 31, 1880 Hugh Alexander, born October 23, 1882 Amelia M. Baird married Emory Thomas Tyler April 24, 1901 Hugh Alexander Baird married Gertrude Stevens May 30, 1906. Their children: Hugh Stevens, born March 7, 1907 (6th generation) Sarah Oella Laughlin married Rev. Frank Ferral Brown August 9, 1893 Lelia Anna Laughlin married Robert Chalmers Robe August 20, 1888. Their children: John Faris, born October 9, 1889 (dec'd) Lelia Blanche, born August 18, 1891 Anna Constance, born December 1, 1892 Robert Samuel, born July 18, 1895 Hugh Faris Laughlin married Olive Sylvia Pike June 4, 1901. Their children: Robert Faris, born March 24, 1902 Wilemma Blanche Laughlin married John Miles Robe April 9, 1894. Their children: Ralph William, born May 1, 1895 Ross Laughlin, born August 3, 1897 Orella Milligan, born October 6, 1898 John Clifton, born March 21, 1904 DAVID FRAME LAUGHLIN: David F. the third son of Alexander, received his education at the Miller Academy, Washington Ohio. Soon after his marriage he went west and his family at least has grown up with the country, for they have never been seen in these parts until today. David is a Doctor and there has always been a scramble between him and the undertaker. The Doctor is a Kansan and one of his daughters has been a Honoluluan these many years. David F. married Esther Morrow March 16, 1858. Their children: Alvan Thomas, born January 21, 1860. Died November 6, 1864 Lizzie May, born June 3, 1862 Sarah Lillie, born April 23, 1865 Mary Cornelia, born October 27, 1867 Esther M. Laughlin died November 1, 1878 and her widower, David F. married Sarah Agnes Sexsmith December 22, 1879. Their children: Martha Agnes, born December 2, 1882 Sarah Lillie Laughlin married J. Cavanaugh May 2, 1889. Their children: Glen Laughlin, born February 12, 1890 Maria Agnes, born August 9, 1892 Helen, born May 2, 1895 Ruth, born October 8, 1899 Dorothea, born Feruary 16, 1901 Lizzie May Laughlin married Francis Fessenden March 14, 1895. Their children: David L, born December 30, 1895 Frances Louisa, born September 11, 1896 Solon, born August 18, 1902 MARY LAUGHLIN: Mary, after her marriage to Mr. Hunter, removed to their farm near Cumberland, Guernsey County, where they have lived ever since. Mary has been in delicate health for many years, and her life has been that of the home, and the interest she has taken in her family. Mr. Hunter is at this time afflicted, as the result of a partial paralytic stroke, to the extent that his speech is seriously affected. Mary married Henry Chapman Hunter April 25, 1860, Their children: Ida Lilly, born July 15, 1861 John Miles, born November 24, 1865 Sara Eliza Luna, born August 16, 1868 Julia Deborah, born June 20, 1871 Julia D. Hunter married John W. Bay March 21, 1895. Their children: Edna Emma, born December 9, 1896 Fred Hunter born, December 26, 1901 John M. Hunter married Margaret Morelege December 30, 1896. Their children: Anna Mary, born December 9, 1897 Henry M. Lewis, born May 8, 1900 Robert Wallace, born April 14, 1902 James Donald, born October 27, 1906 ALEXANDER WILSON LAUGHLIN: Alexander W. has resided on the farm on which he now lives ever since his marriage, and is one of the substantial citizens of this community. He is an Elder in the Presbyterian church of Lore City. Alexander married Nancy Dollison in 1871. Their children: Algus Odell, born October 27, 1871 Cora Stella, born December 30, 1872 James Rolland, born November 3, 1874 Myrta, born October 25, 1876 Lily Alfaretta, born September 6, 1879 Clarence Leard, born February 6, 1882 Florence Ethel, born March 2, 1884 William Edward Ivan, born September 24, 1887 Belva Blanche, born May 1, 1890 James Rolland Laughlin married Lulu Dell Pettycord October 29, 1900. Their children: Lucille Vaughn, born August 19, 1901 Blair Roderic, born December 24, 1902 Algus Odell Laughlin married Carrie Shutt January 19, 1901. Their children: Leah Jeannette, born August 15, 1904. Died December 28, 1904 Mary Lovina, born May 6, 1906 Cora Stella Laughlin married Jerry Drake December 28, 1903 THOMAS ALVAN LAUGHLIN: Thomas Alvan was a model young man, modest, kind and genial, and was never known to utter an ungentlemanly expression. On January 20, 1862 he enlisted in Company B, 1st O.V.C. and joined the regiment at Lebanon Kentucky. He contracted both measles and mumps shortly after entering the service and suffered much from both, but recovered. After the capture of Corinth Miss, he was attacked with camp fever, and died perhaps in July 1862. His grave is in the National cemetery at Corinth Miss. ROBERT WILLIAM LAUGHLIN: After his marriage Robert went to Belle Centre, Ohio and engaged in general farming for several years, but that not being to his taste, he decided to be a specialist. He went to Ada Ohio and turned his attention to what he thought no one else would ever think of , and thus avoid competition. He told me once that he had shipped eighty tons of onions that year, and how many car loads he shipped other years only Robert himself could tell. He is now at San Jose California and making a great success out of the onion and onion seed. Robert William married Martha Brown February 8, 1867. Their children: Laura, born October 31, 1867 Julia May, born August 7, 1869 Agnes, born June 18, 1871 Arthur A, born April 4, 1875 Harrison H, born July 8, 1876 Hugh Alexander, born October 28, 1878. Died September 4, 1880 Robert LeRoy, born December 21, 1885 Laura Laughlin married Norvel Logee March 17, 1886. Their children: Infant, born March 9, 1887. Died March 9, 1887 Floyd Emerson, born January 10, 1889 Dwight Francis, born September 12, 1895 Robert Daniel, born Feruary 9, 1899 Julia May Laughlin married Oliver Bell August 9, 1887. Their Children: Calvin Roe, born July 27, 1888 Arthur Carl, born April 17, 1892 Mary May, born January 1, 1897 Martha Elizabeth, born November 8, 1906 Agnes Laughlin married Rev. John Sherman Hamilton July 27, 1898 Arthur A. Laughlin married Xoa Stoner June 21, !905 Robert LeRoy Laughlin married Pansy Agnes Hart April 10, 1907 JAMES HUGH LAUGHLIN: James H. went to California many years ago and he has failed to communicate with any of his family HUGH LAUGHLIN: Hugh was the second son of John and Deborah Laughlin. He was but a child when his parents came to Ohio. After his marriage he lived several years where Alex. Laughlin now resides. In the year 1834, with his wife and two small children, he moved to Logan County Ohio. His farm had three acres of cleared land on it and a cabin house with a six-light window with greased paper instead of glass. It was winter time and snow on then ground and they traveled the whole distance in a big sled. But uncle Hugh planned better than he knew, for today instead of the scenes of 1834, there may be seen the finest of houses and barns and herds of cattle and miles of turnpike everywhere throughout that fertile country. There was a streak of fun and pleasantry running through all his life. When a boy he was sure to make the most of All-hallowe'en. On one occasion he went to a neighbor's house and threw several heads of cabbage down the chimney and as he started to run away he heard someone inside say, "That's Hugh Laughlin". Knowing that he was suspected he concluded to face the music and turned and entered the house, and to his consternation discovered that the eight gallon kettle of pumpkin butter hanging on the crane, was badly mixed with soot and cabbage. He decided then and there that thereafter he would investigate what was on the crane before throwing his cabbage. His wife Maria Clark Laughlin, daughter of Rev. Clark was a noble woman, modest and unassuming, kind and gentle, and it was sad that she was taken away so early. Hugh Laughlin married Maria Clark. She was born October 24, 1807. Died October 23, 1857. Their Children: Caroline Wilson, born February 7, 1833. Died March 28, 1897 Thomas Clark, born August 13, 1834. Died April 12, 1902 Deborah, born March 31, 1837 John, born September 9, 1839. Died February 13, 1844 Demaris, born August 10, 1842 Alvan P, born December 30, 1844 Martha, born August 30, 1847. Died May 29, 1854 CAROLINE WILSON LAUGHLIN: Caroline the oldest of Hugh Laughlin's family, after her marriage resided on the farm near Belle Centre Ohio and there spent her life with her estimable family and her husband who survive her. Caroline W. Laughlin married A. J. Wallace October 18, 1855. Their children: Cornelia Ann, born December 27, 1859 Arie Edna, born April 22, 1862 William, born December 30, 1865 Elizabeth D, born December 4, 1867 Almina T, born October 31, 1873 Cornelia Ann Wallace married Charles A. Porter March 27, 1883. Their children: Ivan C, born January 30, 1886 Mary Helen, born September 11, 1888 Mabel, born December 7, 1890 Arie Edna Wallace married Elmer Elsworth Obinour October 5, 1886. Their children: Arie Beryl, born April 23, 1888. Died May 7, 1889 Amba Florence, born November 23, 1890 James Roscoe, born April 5, 1893 John Scott, born September 21, 1895 Sterling Wallace, born August 31, 1902 William Wallace married Mary Hanna December 23 1890 Elizabeth D. Wallace married Joseph Ewing March 2, 1892. Their children: Inza Edna, born December 28, 1893. Died December 28, 1893 William Wallace, born September 7, 1894 Gladys Caroline, born March 18, 1897 Almina T. Wallace married Thomas A. Mansfield December 6, 1895 THOMAS CLARK LAUGHLIN: Thomas Clark, eldest son of Hugh Laughlin, resided on a farm near Belle Centre Ohio. During his early married life he made a trip to Europe for his health. He was twice married. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian church, and was once a delegate to the General Assembly. He was killed while crossing the railroad in Belle Centre, the engine striking the buggy in which he was riding. His widow Mrs. Fannie Laughlin, survives him and resides in Belle Centre. Thomas Clark Laughlin married Martha Jeffers April 26, 1864. Their children: Hugh Clarence, born March 6, 1865 Martha Jeffers Laughlin died March 11, 1865 Hugh Clarence Laughlin married Ada Frances Smith June 23, 1897. Their Children: Ruth, born September 16, 1899 Hugh Clark, born June 10, 1904 Kenneth Seymour, born December 30, 1905 Thomas Clark Laughlin married (2) Fannie Henry February 6, 1868.Their children: Margaret Maria, born May 1, 1869 June Evaline, born August 25, 1871 Rhua Henry, born April 3, 1874 Edna Gertrude, born October 16, 1876 Carrie May, born July 10, 1878 Horace W, born July 4, 1880 Marion Coe, born July 4, 1880 Margaret M. Laughlin married Robert Graham January 1, 1891. Their children: Robert Clark, born January 3, 1893 Malcomb Theodore, born November 15, 1902 June E. Laughlin married Earle Ramsey December 5, 1894. Their children: Meade Henry, born September 3, 1898 Frances Gertrude, born February 1, 1901 Rhua H. Laughlin married Henry Mack October 16, 1901. Their children: Carl Laughlin, born September 23, 1903 Eugene Henry, born February 6, 1907 Edna Gertrude Laughlin married Joerrison March 6, 1898 Marion Coe Laughlin married ….January 11, 1907 DEBORAH LAUGHLIN: Deborah, the second daughter of Hugh Laughlin, after her marriage moved with her husband to Prairie Home Illinois, where they located on their farm for several years. They sold their farm and returned to Logan County, and bought near Ridgeway, where they now reside. Deborah Laughlin married Daniel Terrill September 23, 1868. Their children: Margaret D, born July 4, 1869 Robert Howard, born 1871 Hugh Guy, born August 5, 1872 Luella W, born September 23, 1873. Died April 25, 1899 Robert Howard Terrill married Lucetta L. Staadt September 8, 1897. Their children: Lowell Staadt, born January 15, 1899 Lucetta Staadt Terrill died April 27, 1899 Robert Howard Terrill married (2) …… January 31, 1906. Their children: Floretta Elizabeth, born Januay 19, 1907 Luella Terrill married Charles Rogers August 3, 1898 Charles Rogers died May 29, 1899 Hugh Guy Terrill married Emma Penn. Their children: Charles Penn, born December 24, 1899 Ralph L, born November 21, 1901 Rebecca Irene, born December 6, 1903 Daniel Ross, born November 7, 1905 DEMARIS LAUGHLIN: Demaris, third daughter of Hugh Laughlin, after marrige settled on the farm near Ridgeway, Logan County Ohio. They still reside there, and appear to be enjoying an independent and happy life on the farm. Demaris Laughlin married Robert Stewart February 2, 1875. Their children: Katherine, born January 2, 1876 Laura, born September 14, 1880 Maria McCreary, born January 1, 1884 ALVAN P. LAUGHLIN: Alvan has resided much of his life on the paternal farm, and in addition to general farming, has been a buyer and shipper of produce, wool and stock, especially cattle. He is a good judge of a steer, and indeed when he is about, there is not much use for scales. He has retired from his farm, and indeed his son has taken his place, but he carries the palm as judge of a fine steer. Alvan P. Laughlin married Lucinda Howell October 1, 1872.. Their children: Bernice Blanche, born August 18, 1874 Rosa Dell, born January 21, 1876. Died August 27, 1903 Orris Beatrice, born June 4, 1877 Ross Earle, born December 8, 1878 Beatrice Laughlin married R. J. Porter February 14, 1906 Orris B. Laughlin married M.M. Hanson June 10, 1906. Their children: Alvan Evenstead, born May 21, 1907 Ross E. Laughlin married Rena Aikin April 10, 1907 MARY BRADING LAUGHLIN: Mary B. was the third child of John and Deborah Laughlin. She, with her husband, Alvan Clark, soon after their marriage, went to Logan County Ohio, and had all the experience of pioneer life in a new country. Her disposition was always genial and affable. In her old age she was known as Aunt Polly. Anybody sick, send for Aunt Polly Clark, and far and near she almost filled the place of the physician. Alvan Clark, her husband, when a young man, was a Colonel of the militia, and when the Civil War broke out, he recruited a company of infantry --- Co. D. 66th O.V.I. He was a public spirited man and somewhat of a politician. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian church, and a lifelong worker in the temperence cause. He was fond of music, and on occasion would take the floor at the old-time singing school. He died August 10, 1878. Mary B. Laughlin married Alvan Clark September 21, 1834. Their children: John Laughlin, born October 16, 1835 Mary Ellen, born 1837. Died September 24, 1879 Margaret Ann, born February 2, 1839 Robert Semple, born January 10, 1841 Frances Deborah, born November 9, 1845. Died November 16, 1853 Elizabeth, born January 18, 1848. Died November 25, 1853 JOHN LAUGHLIN CLARK: John L. the oldest son of Mary B. and Alvan Clark, received his education at the Miller Academy, Washington Ohio. He enlisted in the army and served during the war in the Army of the Potomac. He lived on his farm at Belle Centre, Ohio for several years, then sold out and bought again near Kenton Ohio. He has just finished his second term as postmaster at Kenton, which fact intimates that he is somewhat of a politician and stands in with the powers that be. John is an Elder in the Presbyterian church, has a farm near Kenton, but lives in the city. He, with his good wife Jane, are ready to grow old gracefully. John L. Clark married Eliza Jane Richey January 15, 1867, Their children: William Boyd, born April 8, 1869 Alvan Lester, born September 12, 1872 Walter Herbert, born November 20, 1874 James Pearl, born May 12, 1876 Mary Jane, born September 12, 1879. Died August 18, 1898 William B. Clark married Olga Fleming March 8, 1898. Their children: Ritner Harrow, born May 8, 1900 Jerome B. Walter H. Clark married Anna Hanna January 10, 1900 James Pearl Clark married Nell Harrod 1905 MARGARET ANN CLARK: Margaret Ann, the third child of Mary B.and Alvan Clark, after her marriage, lived a number of years in Belle Centre and then moved to Kansas City, Missouri and later to DeGraff, Kansas, where, with her husband, A.C. Ramsey and their competent family, they are conducting one of the finest cattle ranches in the United States.Just ask Al Ramsey how he manages 15,000 cattle on his farm, and he will tell you just how it is done. Margaret Ann Clark married Albet Cunningham Ramsey. Their Children: Mary Adelaide, born July 26, 1863 Margaret B, born January 28, 1866 Henry Clark, born February 19, 1868 George Albert, born April 20, 1870 Gustavus LeRoy, born December 22, 1872 William Guy, born April 12, 1875 Robert Harvey, born November 18, 1881 Mary A. Ramsey married Howard Steele Patrick September 2, 1885. Their children: Augustus Ramsey, born October 16, 1887 Charles Albert, born October 14, 1890 Margaret B. Ramsey married Joseph Edmund Chastian November 19, 1890. Their Children: Edmund Ramsey, born May 21, 1892 Margaret, born January 31, 1896. Died April 15, 1896 Helen Adelaide, born May 28, 1897 Marian Jewell, born July 24, 1904 Henry C. Ramsey married Mary Hlubuczek November 27, 1898 George Albert Ramsey married Martha May Gillespie May 24, 1893. Their children: Howard Gillespie, born September 1, 1894 Ralph Albert, born July 26, 1904 George William, born October 27, 1906 Gustavus LeRoy Ramsey married Alice Maud Coggshall April 6, 1903 William Guy Ramsey married Mildred Hale October 6, 1897. Their children: Helen Gladys, born September 5, 1902 Robert Harvey Ramsey married Virginia Holderman December 24, 1906 ROBERT SEMPLE CLARK: Robert S, the second son of Mary B. and Alvan Clark, served in the army during the war. After his marriage he went to Iowa for a few years, and later located in Eldorado, Kansas, where he has made his home up to this time. For a number of years, Robert has been nearly blind, with no prospect of recovery. Notwithstanding this great affliction, he has lost nothing of his old time good nature and genial spirit. Robert S. Clark married Elizabeth C. Clyde September 19, 1865. Their children: Jessie May, born August 26, 1866 Frances Elizabeth, born June 19, 1868. Died August 11, 1864 Faye Hunting, born December 14, 1875 Anna Mary, born October 11, 1877 Margaret Clyde, born May 31, 1883 Justin Harvey, born March 13, 1889 Jessie May Clark married Alexander Heiser January 1, 1893. Their children: Kenneth Roy, born September 30, 1893 Paul Curtis, born December 3, 1897 MARGARET W. LAUGHLIN: Margaret W. was the fourth child of John and Deborah Laughlin. When she was young, horseback riding was the popular mode of travel and Margaret was said to have been the most beautiful figure on horseback in all the country. She was naturally a home person and delighted in the home and the duties connected therewith. In her old days she was afflicted with deafness which made it difficult for her to converse. Her husband James McCreary, (Uncle Mc.) was a noble specimen of manhood. Early in life he began to get gray and later, his white hair and heavy white beard rendered him conspicuous in any assembly. He was a good conversationalist and on occasion could make a good speech. He took great delight in music and often taught singing schools. He was somewhat of a politician and was once a candidate for representative of Guernsey county. He was an ardent Presbyterian, and as an Elder, went to the General Assembly. They celebrated their Golden Wedding on September 13, 1888. James McCreary died May 4, 1891, aged 77 years. Margaret W. Laughlin married James McCreary September 13, 1838. Their children: Hulda Elizabeth, born September 22, 1839. Died March 22, 1905 John Laughlin, born June 7, 1841. Died April 24, 1862 Hugh Alexander, born April 16, 1844 James Wilson, born October 19, 1850. Died May 27, 1877 HUGH A. McCREARY: Hugh A, the only one living of the family of Margaret A. and James McCreary, is a retired farmer, but he still owns the greater part of historic Mud Run. He is a hustler for almost anything that is in sight, and generally gets it too. He resides near Byesville, Guernsey County. Hugh A. McCreary married Martha McKelvey December 20. 1870. Their children: John Laughlin, born April 8, 1872 Mary Rebecca, born April 4, 1874 Robert McKelvey, born April 21, 1876 James Hodge, born September 5, 1878 Hugh A. McCreary married (2) Sarah E. McConnell September 23, 1784. Their children: Ethel Mae, born August 27, 1885 Walter Haven, born May 18, 1888 Thomas Wilson, born June 29, 1890 Dwight, born July 31, 1892 John L. McCreary married Lizie Rigby December 25, 1902. Their children: Hugh Rigby, born December 17, 1904 William Loomis, born March 9, 1906 Robert M. McCreary married Kate Crawford October 14, 1903. Their children: Paul Crawford, born August 28, 1805 James Hodge McCreary married Mabel Frame Decsember 28, 1905 JOHN L. McCREARY Sr., the second child of Margaret W. and James McCreary, enlisted in Company B 1st O.V.C. in 1861. He was drowned in the Tennessee river near Clifton Tennessee April 24, 1862, aged 21 years. He was placed in a box prepared by his comrades, and in his soldier clothes was laid to rest, on a beautiful knoll near the banks of the Tennessee river. THOMAS WILSON LAUGHLIN: Thomas W, the 5th child of John and Deborah Laughlin, was lame from his birth, his left hip joint having been dislocated. He was a farmer of the old school, but tried to advance with the times, and in later years his farm showed care and ability in its management.He eagerly read the news of the day, always drawing his own conclusions. He was particularly interested in theological discussions and was well posted in Presbyterian doctrine and polity. He was elected Elder at the age of 23 years, and served as such for 64 years, a length of time unequaled by any of whom we have any knowledge. He was twice a delegate to the General Assembly. He lived to be the oldest of his family, being nearly 88 years of age. His wife, Jane R. Laughlin, was an estimable woman, modest and of an even temper, rarely showing that she was irritated or vexed. She was very reigious, but without cant or ostentation. They celebrated their Golden Wedding May 5, 1886. Thomas W. Laughlin married Jane Thompson Robe May 5, 1836. Their children: John Wilson, born March 15, 1837 Sarah Jane, born July 10, 1838 Deborah, born April 17, 1840 Josiah, born February 5, 1842 Alexander G, born May 6, 1844 Maria, born February 22, 1846. Died September 8, 1877 Edna Martha, born April 27, 1848. Died December 7, 1849 JOHN WILSON LAUGHLIN (the narrator of this history): John W. Laughlin, the first child of Thomas and Jane Laughlin, attended the Miller Academy at Washington Ohio and later entered Jefferson College, Cannonsburg, PA, graduating therefrom in 1861. He enlisted in Company B. 1st O.V.C. as a private and served three years and nine months and was mustered out of the service as a Captain. On his discharge from the army he found his name on the Democratic ticket for Representative from Guernsey county, but he was defeated. But later he was nominated and elected to the Ohio Senate. He lived on his farm in Millwood township, Guernsey county for ten years and then located in Belmont county where he remained for twenty-six years. He now resides in Barnesville and the last thing he was guilty of prior to August 22, 1907 was the preparation of the so- called History of the Guernsey County Laughlins. His wife, Margaret J. Laughlin, died December 11, 1893. John W. Laughlin married Margaret Jane Cowden November 16, 1865. Their children: Emma Eliza, born August 27, 1866 Thomas Cowden, born March 26, 1868 David Alexander, born February 22, 1870 Albert Wilson, born February 22, 1870 James Newell, born October 23, 1871. Died February 11, 1883 Annie, born July 4, 1873. Died August 6, 1873 John Clarke, born February 8, 1876 Palmer Hodge, born September 2, 1878 Leila Jane, born July 29, 1881 Lester McCosh, born August 26, 1883 David Alexander Laughlin married Eleanor Stamp Douglas March 30, 1898. Their children: George Wilson born November 26, 1899 John Clarke Laughlin married Elizabeth Margaret Crawford June 26, 1901. Their children: Mary Jane, born January 31, 1904 SARAH JANE LAUGHLIN: Sarah J. the second child of Thomas and Jane Laughlin, resides at the old homestead. For many years she admirably cared for her aged parents, and with her niece, Laura, she still continues the management of the old farm. She takes great delight in entertaining her friends and no one has looked forward to this reunion with greater interest than has she. DEBORAH LAUGHLIN: the third child of Thomas and Jane Laughlin, Deborah, when a girl was much given to music. She and her sister, Sadie, would sing songs together for hours while at their household duties, thus causing good cheer to reign in the home. Since her marriage she has illustrated the highest type of a wife and mother. Charity, gentleness, patience, cheerfulness and piety are fruits that have been abundantly borne upon the tree of her life. She resides with her husband, W. N. Cowden, near Quaker City Ohio, in the old Cowden home. Newell has been much in public life. He is a grower of fine-wooled sheep and for many years has been Secretary of the Ohio Wool Growers Association. He was an expert judge on sheep and wool at the Word's Exposition in St. Louis. He was for a long time a member of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture and for several years its President. He has been employed by the State Board as lecturer at Farmers Institutes. He is an Elder in the U.P. Church and was a delegate this year to the General Assembly at Denver. Deborah Laughlin married William Newell Cowden September 11, 1866. Their children: David Laughlin, born August 8, 1867 William Kennon, born September 17, 1869 Jennie Marjorie, born May 13, 1874 Charlotte Maria, born July 15, 1876. Died November 26, 1876 Mary Henrietta, born August 31, 1877 Deborah Lillian, born March 18, 1880 Harris Stewart, born March 29, 1883 David L. Cowden married Cora Spencer September 1, 1891. Their children: Paul Spencer, born January 9, 1894 Russel Lee, born October 1, 1898 William Newell, born August 28, 1900. Died February 15, 1901 Harry Laughlin, born May 25, 1903 Mary Nora, born July 28, 1906 William K. Cowden married Mamie G. Riggle October 29, 1895. Their children: Nellie Virginia, born September 28, 1899. Died May 24, 1901 William Kennon, born May 26, 1903 Jennie Marjorie Cowden married Thomas Edward Henderson Septemb 19, 1900. Their children: Edna Deborah, born June 16, 1903 Paul Gilbert, born June 22, 1907 JOSIAH LAUGHLIN: Josiah, the fourth child of Thomas and Jane Laughlin, during his early youth, was not rugged. He lived on the home farm, assuming the management thereof. Soon after his marriage he purchased the Barton farm which joined the home farm on the east. Here two of their children were born. He then sold out and bought again near Prairie Home Illinois. After remaining many years in Illinois, he returned to Guernsey County Ohio, where he remained several years. He then went to Wooster Ohio for educational purposes. His children are in attendance at the Wooster University. His wife, Mary Black Laughlin, during all her married life, has devoted herself to the training of her family and preparing them for useful citizenship. She is a bright, intelligent woman and her influence for good reaches out to all with whom she associates. Josiah Laughlin married Mary Jane Black January 16, 1879. Their children: Gertrude Elizabeth, born April 15, 1880 Thomas Wilson, born April 22, 1882 David Black, born November 28, 1885 Mary Jean, born August 3, 1889 Helen Frances, born November 24, 1891 ALEXANDER G. LAUGHLIN: Alexander G, the fifth chid of Thomas and Jane Laughlin, at a very early age enlisted in Company B. 1st O.V.C. His army experience was of the strenuous nature. He was in every battle of the Cumberland, until captured at Chicamauga, Tennessee. He was in Libby and Danville Virginia prisons. From the latter he dug out and , with one other soldier, reached the Union lines in West Virginia, having been a prisoner eight months. After the return to his regiment from prison, he volunteered as a spy and as such performed such daring deeds as but few soldiers are priveleged to relate. He has been twice married. After his first marriage, he lived for a time in Iowa. After his second marriage he went to Kansas and now resides at White Water, Kansas. His wife, Lucretia Young Laughlin, was just such a young woman as a young pioneer in a new country needed. She has remained at his side on their beautiful prairee farm, where thirty five years ago they first set foot and where not an acre of sod had ever been turned. Alexander G. Laughlin married Anna Elizabeth West February 10, 1870. Their children: Laura May, born January 31, 1872 Anna Elizabeth Laughlin died February 5, 1872. Alexander G. Laughlin married (2) Lucretia Young November 11, 1873. Their children: John Clark, born December 11, 1876 Frank Palmer, born October 16, 1879 Alexenia Winafred, born June 11, 1885. Died August 26, 1886 Mary Alice, born December 7, 1889 Albert G, born May 26, 1891 JOHN LAUGHLIN: John was the sixth child of John and Deborah Laughlin. After his marriage he lived a few years on a portion of the farm now owned by Daniel Thompson. He sold that and bought near Byesville, Guernsey county and there resided the greater part of his life. He then purchased from his brother Alex, the farm originally owned by his father, and there spent his old age. He was a man of good judgement, positive in his opinions yet considerate of the opinions of others. He was tall and stalwart and fair complected and in his old days a little bald. He was a staunch Presbyterian and an Elder during most of his life. John Laughlin married Edna C. Gillett May 15, 1839. Their children: Minerva C, born March 20, 1840. Died November 24, 1901 Maria Elizabeth, born January 14, 1842 John, born May 16, 1847. Died. Edna, born May 16, 1847. Died. Deborah Wilson, born October 23, 1848. Died April 24, 1858 Sarah Cornelia, born March 5, 1851 Charles Clinton, born February 22, 1861 MINERVA C. LAUGHLIN: Minnie married Rev. S. H. Wallace, a Presbyterian minister, and first located at Centreville Ohio and remained there about eighteen years, thence went to Barnesville for six years, then to Sharpsville PA. They located at Wooster Ohio for a number of years to educate their family at the University. They then purchased the New Egypt Female Seminary at New Egypt New Jersey and remained ther several years, during which time Rev. Wallace died. Mrs. Wallace, with part of her family, located in Philadelphia PA, where she died. Minerva C. Laughlin married Rev. Samuel H. Wallace May 15, 1862. Their children: Crawford McClelland, born November 22, 1863. Died December 8, 1871 Luella Margaret, born June 15, 1867 Samuel Lee Ross, born September 19, 1969 Florence Zenobia, born November 6, 1872 Virgilia Idella, born August 27, 1874 Samuel Ross Wallace married Florence Gertrude Magill December 19, 1896 Florence Z. Wallace married William Burtis Havens November 11, 1897. Their children: William Wallace, born February 7, 1899 Ruth, born March 23, 1901 Abraham Charles Bartolette, born December 27, 1904 MARIA ELIZABETH LAUGHLIN: Lizzie, the second child of John and Edna Laughlin, with her husband located on their farm near Senecaville Ohio. After a few years they went to Kansas and purchased a farm about sixteen miles from Topeka, where they spent most of their lives. They now reside in the city of Topeka but still retain their country home. Their sister Cornelia, has her home with them. Maria E. Laughlin married John Smith Todd September 27, 1866. Their children: Charles Milton, born May 27, 1868 James Morillo, born October 15, 1871 Paul Jerome, born December 12, 1873 Mary Edna, born December 6, 1875 Minnie Laura, born May 27, 1878 Mary Edna Laughlin married William McArthur March 27, 1894. Their children: Esther May, born February 29, 1895 Charles Edward, born September 4, 1897 Marion Elizabeth, born September 22, 1899 William Todd, born April 6, 1901 Charles Milton Laughlin married Cora Elizabeth Chewrant November 7, 1900. Their children: Mary Elizabeth, born October 5, 1901 James Morillo Laughlin married Ina Roberts February 1902. Their children: John William, born October 1, 1903 James Morillo, born April 1906. Died August 17, 1906 Edna Grace, born May 21, 1907 Minnie Laura Laughlin married Allen Joseph DeLay June 25, 1902. Their children: Joseph Todd, born April 6, 1904. Died July 12, 1904 Ruth Allene, born November 18, 1906 CHARLES CLINTON LAUGHLIN: Charles C, The youngest child of John and Edna Laughlin, after marriage remained with and cared for his father on the home farm, this being the farm originally entered by his grandfather John Laughlin. He sold this farm and moved to Topeka, Kansas for a short time and then returned to Guernsey county Ohio and located near Cambridge where he now resides. Charles C. Laughlin married Flora Anderson May 16, 1889. Their children: Ralph Anderson, born October 26, 1890 DEBORAH LAUGHLIN: Deborah was the seventh child of John and Deborah Laughlin. She and her husband, William Thompson, resided on their Leatherwood farm for a number of years. They then purchased the McClurg farm, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Aunt Debbie was a genial, kind hearted woman. She attended strictly to her own affairs and assisted materially in their success in life. She lived to a good ald age and was the only one in the family who died suddenly and without sickness or premonition of the coming end. William Thompson was a man of very correct habits, exemplary in all his dealings. He was eminently pious and an ardent church man. He was large and stalwart and was called away right in the strength and vigor of his manhood. He died March 8, 1874. Deborah Laughlin married William Thompson November 18, 1842. Their children: Mary Deborah, born September 29, 1843. Died November 7, 1849 Elizabeth Clark, born March 24, 1855. Died August 29, 1856 Margaret Ann, born June 25, 1845 John Alexander, born April 7, 1849 JOHN ALEX. THOMPSON: John Alex. has always resided under the paternal roof. Since the death of his father and mother, he has owned the home farm and is one who has made farming pay. His farm is in the coal belt and now his greatest trouble appears to be to get places enough to put his money. His address is Lore City Ohio. John Alex. Thompson married Mary Todd November 27, 1877. Their children: William Alexander, born September 11, 1878 John Elmer, born July 20, 1881 James Clarence, born October 20, 1883 Francis Stewart, born February 14, 1887 Edwin Brice, born Cctober 24, 1890 John Elmer Thompson married Lulu Frances Woodburn August 15, 1906. MARGARET ANN THOMPSON: Margaret Ann received her education at Steubenville Female Seminary, graduating therefrom. After her marriage to Rev. J.S. McMunn they resided in Carroll county Ohio for a number of years. They also spent some time in Kansas. For many years they resided at North Salem Ohio. In all these places, Rev. McMunn was the faithful and successful pastor of the U.P. Church. They now reside in Cambridge Ohio. Margaret A. Thompson married Rev. James Stewart McMunn November 7, 1877. Their children: William Edwin, born October 13, 1878. Died April 27, 1899 Deborah Rachel, born November 3, 1882 James Ira, born June 11, 1884 John Stewart Clark, born March 11, 1891. Died October 13, 1904. James Ira McMunn married Sarah Ruth Kennon March 27, 1906. Their children: Helen Margaret, born May 2, 1907 JAMES LAUGHLIN: James was the eighth and youngest of John and Deborah Laughlin's children. He received his education at Muskingum College, New Concord Ohio. He resided on the home farm and cared for his father and mother in their old age. He was twice married. In 1861 he recruited a cavalry company and went into service as a Captain of Company B. 1st O.V.C. and served about one year and one half in the Army of the Cumberland. As a cavalry officer he was capable and brave and won promotions, he being a lieutenant colonel when he resigned and came home to be with his family. He sold his farm and removed to Shelby county Illinois. He was a successful Illinois farmer. He represented his district in the Illinois Legislature. They celebrated their Golden Wedding a few years ago. His widow, Aunt Hettie, survives and is spending a beautiful old age in Shelbyville Illinois. James Laughlin married Martha Ann Clark. She died in 1846. Their children: Cornelia Elizabeth, born August 27, 1844. Died February 23, 1894 Mary Louisa, born Dember 18, 1845 CORNELIA E. LAUGHLIN: Cornelia, soon after her marriage to Maj. William McBurney, removed to Prairie Home Illinois. There they purchased a home and lived during the remainder of her life. Cornelia was a good woman, kind and affectionate and always made many friends. Her pride was in her home and with her husband and family. Her husband, the Major, survives her and resides at Mystic Connecticut and their family is widely scattered. Cornelia Laughlin married William McBurney October 17, 1867. Their children: James Edwin, born November 22, 1868 Minnie, born September 26, 1871 William Laughlin, born August 16, 1873. Died October 23, 1893 Albert, born August 29, 1876 Thomas Noble, born November 6, 1878 Nellie May, born November 30, 1884 MARY L. LAUGHLIN: Mary was educated at Steubenville Female Seminary. She married Ezekial Braden and located at Prairie Home Illinois. They remained here for many years and then sold out and went to Findlay, Shelby county Illinois. They are now at Findlay and with their children and grandchildren within easy reach, and living on a beautiful prairie farm, they ought to be contented and happy. Mary L. Laughlin married Ezekial Braden December 8, 1880. Their children: George Ezekial, born February 13, 1872 Minnie Alice, born February 9, 1874 Charles Laughlin, born September 7, 1875. Died March 15, 1897 George Ezekial married Ethel Noon March 3, 1897. Their children: Charles E, born March 6, 1898 Lloyd J, born June 23, 1900 Henry Horace, born September 8, 1902 Ralph Edwin, born January 31, 1905 Minnie A. Laughlin married Hiram Pogue February 27, 1895. Their children: Mabel Leona, born February 25, 1896 Roy Alphonso, born May 31, 1899 JAMES LAUGHLIN married (2) Henrietta Murphy December 2, 1847. Their children: Palmer Piers, born March 29, 1849 Alice Margaretta, born March 8, 1852 Thomas, born January 24, 1854. Died February 1861 Harry, born August 19, 1856 Annie born Azugust 17, 1858. Died March 1861 Henrietta,, born January 29, 1861 Clara Jane, born March 15, 1864 PALMER PIERS LAUGHLIN: Palmer was very good looking when a little boy, but for his appearance as a man you must judge for yourselves and form your own opinion of your presiding officer. Since his avoirdupois and farming were not compatible, he concluded to be a real estate dealer and, if all reports are true, he is making money a-plenty. Palmer P. Laughlin married Amanda Thompson November 3, 1877. Their children: Lulu Lillian, born November 30, 1876 Henrietta Mabel, born July 21, 1878 Martha Elizabeth, born November 26, 1879 Mary Alice, born February 14, 1881 Cornelia, born May 29, 1883. Died August 3, 1883 Leland, born July 22, 1893. Died January 1, 1894 Harry Thompson, born October 7, 1887 Palmer Piers jr., born May 27, 1898. Died May 6, 1900 Mary Alice Laughlin married Joseph H. Miller October 24, 1905 Henrietta Mabel married Charles Matthews June 20, 1907 ALICE M. LAUGHLIN: Alice married Mr. Milliken and after a time went to Missouri. But not being satisfied, they returned to Prairie Home and later went to Crowley Louisianna, where they are now engaged in raising rice by the thousands of bushels. They regard those who deal out rice in one and two pound packages as doing a very small business. Alice M. Laughlin married Samuel Thompson Milliken November 21, 1878. Their children: Henrietta Laughlin, born September 28, 1879. Died January 15, 1905 Mary May, born December 6, 1880. Died November 5, 1906 Bessie Alice, born December 6, 1882 James Samuel, born March 23, 1884 Jessie Maria, born February 5, 1889 Thomas Henderson, born April 23, 1891 Robert Goheen, born April 23, 1891 HENRY LAUGHLIN: Henry went to Nebraska and married there and his family at least has grown up with the country. He resides in the same county as W. J. Bryan but, whether he and Wm. J. are of the same politics, deponent sayeth not. His address is Firth Nebraska. Henry Laughlin married Iona Lottie Waggoner. Their children: Edna Mildred, born January 18, 1884 Charles Henry, born September 22, 1886 Frank Edward, born September 10, 1888 Raymond, born January 9, 1890 Clara Roena, born August 16, 1893 Bertha May, born May 6, 1896 Mary Alice, born February 26, 1898 Hilda Pauline, born April 20, 1900 Ethylen Estelle, born March 10, 1904 HENRIETTA LAUGHLIN: Etta, soon after her marriage to Mr. Graybill, located in Shelbyville Illinois. Mr. Graybill edited a county paper and they remained there until a year or two ago, when they removed to Arkansas, that he might be in closer touch with his business, he being a dealer in real estate in that part of the country. Henrietta Laughlin married George Roland Graybill. Their children: Faye Laughlin, born April 16, 1890 Clara May, born July 25, 1892 Leo Carlisle, born July 23, 1894 Henrietta Sarah, born November 22, 1896 George Roland jr., born February 26, 1906 CLARA JANE LAUGHLIN: Clara, the youngest of her father's family and also the youngest of the third generation, remained at home during her father's lifetime and now cares for her mother in their beautiful Shelbyville home. Clara is gifted with a fine voice and , with her knowledge of music, she is a delight to her friends as well as to the congregation on the Sabbath day. Our ancestors were remarkable for their longevity. Our grandfather, John Laughlin, lived to be seventy-five years of age and grandmother Deborah Laughlin, eighty-seven. The ages of the eight of the second generation average eighy-one years. They have all been well-to-do and, while there have not been many millionaires among them, there were none who were objects of charity. Almost every walk in life is represented. The first pair lived on the farm and all of the second generation continued in the same occupation. The third has furnished doctors, preachers, teachers, politicians, soldiers etc. The younger generations are inclined to engage largely in the learned professions, many being eminent for their scholarship. Among this latter class there are three foreign missionaries: Dr. Paul Todd and Martha Elizabeth Laughlin in China and Etta Cowden in India. Ours is a family noted for its morality, temperance and religion. There is not one in this large number who is an inebriate. In religion they are nearly all Presbyterians. In politics all the parties are represented.