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  JOHN CAMPBELL, sheriff of Carroll County, and one of its most popular citizens, was born on the family homestead in Harrison Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, Mar. 23, 1849, the third son, and seventh in order of birth of the twelve children born to James R. and Catharine (Hueston) Campbell.  His grandfather, William Campbell, emigrated from Scotland to this country in an early day, settling in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he died.  He had born to him five children, the eldest of whom, James R., the father of our subject, first saw the light in Jefferson County, where he grew to maturity, and married, at the age of twenty-four years, Catherine Hueston, a native of Carroll County, and of Scotch descent.  After their marriage they settled on a tract of land in Harrison Township, Carroll County, which they at once set to work to clear and improve.  They were among the early pioneers of that region, their dwelling being a primitive log cabin; and here they reared their family of five sons and seven daughters, all of whom grew to maturity and married. This honored couple passed from earth, respected and esteemed by all, he in October, 1870, at the age of sixty-four years, and she in October, 1885, aged seventy-two years; they were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Baxter's Ridge.
     John Campbell, the subject proper of this biographical sketch, received his education at the common schools of his district, having to walk two miles in winter time to the nearest
school-house.  At the death of his father he was appointed executor of the estate, and continued to live with his widowed mother, superintending the farm, three years.  On Dec. 31, 1874, he was united in marriage with Lieu Emma Woods, a native of Carroll County, daughter of Robert and Catharine (Finefrock) Woods, early pioneers of the county.   After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Campbell carried on farming in Harrison Township until 1878, in which year he embarked in the hardware business at Dell Roy, Monroe Township, same county, which he continued until 1884, when he sold out and removed to Carrollton, where he engaged with the hardware firm of Huston & Son.
     In the Republican primaries of June, 1887, Mr. Campbell received the nomination for sheriff of Carroll County, for which office there were no less than five candidates, and in the fall he was elected by a handsome majority, his popularity being such that he ran ahead of his ticket, and so efficiently did he fulfill the duties of the office that he was re-elected without opposition in 1889, and is now serving his second term.  To our subject and wife have been born three children: Jetta May, Robert W. and John Roy.  The parents are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Carrollton.  He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has filled all the chairs of the lodge.   In 1890 he was elected a member of the Board of Public Education at Carrollton.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 780
  R. F. CLARK was born Jan. 19, 1836, in Orange Townshp, Carroll Co., Ohio.  The family can trace their origin to Jesse (the grandfather of R. F.), who was born in Virginia, where the family had for many years resided.  Jesse's early life was passed in the pursuit of farming, interspersed with an occasional day or so at school.  He grew to manhood in Virginia, and was married to Jane Grant, of Maryland.  She bore him the following children:  Cara, John, William, Maria, Frances, Robert and Grant.  Jesse, with his family, consisting of a wife and three children, in 1808 started for Ohio in a wagon, cutting their way through the small growth that obstructed their path.  They finally arrived near the present village of Leesville, where they remained about two years, and then purchased a farm near Bowerston, which they occupied for two years, and partially cleared.  They then purchased a farm adjoining the tract they first entered.  When the call for volunteers was made, in 1812, he enlisted in the defense of the frontier, and, in company with other hardy and brave men, marched under the command of Gen. Harrison, leaving their defenseless families to struggle along as best they could, some of whom were nearly out of food when the volunteers returned.  Besides the scarcity of food, which threatened a famine, the mothers had to care for the little ones and defend themselves from the wild beasts, which were exceedingly plentiful at that time.  Mr. Clark was a Whig, and took a strong stand on the slavery question.  He was among the founders of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Leesville, in whose faith he died.  At the age of two years William Clark, father of our subject, was brought to Ohio.  The remainder of his life was spent mostly within the confines of Orange Township.  He remained at home, working on the farm, until he was twenty-two, when he set out for himself, and worked on the canal for eight dollars per month.  At this work he continued until he had earned enough to purchase a small farm, which, after improving, he sold and purchased a larger one, of 160 acres, on which he remained until his death.  This farm he and family improved entirely.  In 1830 he was married to Ursula, daughter of William Rouse, of Orange Township, and to this union were born the following children: Jane, Henry F., David, R. Frank and Anna M.  In politics Mr. Clark was first a landing Whig, but, on the organization of the Republican party, he became a member thereof.  He was called upon to fill many political offices in his township, the duties of which he discharged with credit to himself and to the benefit of his township. On May 15, 1881, he died, and was laid to rest by the side of his wife, who died Jan. 18, 1861.
     R. Frank Clark has spent his whole life in the township of his birth, and has, since his arrival at a suitable age, been engaged in farming, and now has under his control some 550 acres.  He has always been among the stanchest of Republicans, and is an earnest and progressive citizen.  He inherits the good judgment of his ancestry, as well as their financial ability, and is keeping up the reputation the family gained by their honesty and virtue.  On Dec. 31, 1860, he married Isabelle L., daughter of H. C. Roby, of Orange Township.  Their children were C. F., at home; Edward M., deceased; Clyde H., Thaddeus S., Alice B., William D., Ursula E., Jesse F. and Rush  The family are well known in the history and growth of Orange Township, and have exercised in important and beneficial influence in molding the spirit and opinion of the community.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 882
  JOSEPH CLOSE, one of the honored old landmarks of Carroll County, was born in Island Creek, Jefferson Co., Ohio, Aug. 18, 1815, a son of Peter and Rebecca (McMurland) Close, the father a native of Germany, born in 1775, a son of John Close, and the mother a native of Ireland, born in 1785, being brought to the United States by some friends when she was yet a child.  When Peter Close, was ten years old he came to this country in company with some neighbors, landing in New York, whence he made his way on foot to Virginia, where he found friends and remained some time.  Here he was married to Miss Rebecca McMurland, who bore him nine children, as follows:  Sarah, John, Michael, William, Peter and Rebecca, all deceased, and Mrs. Phoebe Thorley (residing in Rose Township, Carroll County), Mrs. Jane Robbins (living at Delta, Ohio) and Joseph.  Soon after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Peter Close removed to Island Creek, in Jefferson Co., Ohio, where he remained till Apr. 9, 1820, when he came to what is now Monroe Township, Carroll County, and leased the farm now owned by Dr. Samuel Black.  This he resided on till 1828 when he entered eighty acres of land in Section 5, same townships, on which he passed the remainder of his useful life, dying in 1864, his wife having passed away the previous year.  They were for many years members of the Lutheran Church, and in politics Mr. Close was a Democrat.  He served as a private in the War of 1812.
     Joseph Close, the subject proper of these lines, was educated at the district schools of his neighborhood, and early in life learned carpentering, a trade he followed till 1885.  On November 29, 1838, he was married to Miss Margaret Thorley, a native of Somerset County, Penn., and to this union were born eleven children, of whom the following is a brief record: John and Elizabeth are deceased; Mrs. Jane Briceland resides in Greencastle, Ind.; Peter is at home; Thomas resides in Oneida, Ohio; Mrs. Phoebe Huff is in Monroe Township; Mrs. Sarah Bower lives in Rose Township; William is still on the homestead; Mrs. Margaret C. Marshall lives in Monroe township; John R is in Rose Township, and Mrs. Rebecca Griffin in Stark County, Ohio.
     Mr. Close, after his marriage, purchased forty-five acres of land near his father's farm, on which he lived until 1868, when he moved to where he now resides, the farm having been entered by the Russell Brothers, and purchased by our subject in 1864.  It contains 114 acres, and lies partly in Monroe Township and partly in Rose.  In politics Mr. Close is a Democrat, and has served as justice of the peace twelve years; in religion he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, as was also his amiable wife, who departed this life Nov. 12, 1886.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 1133

JOHN T. COGSIL

 

JOHN T. COGSIL has resided on the same farm in Loudon Township, Carroll County, for over half a century, having come here with his parents when nine Years of age.  He was born in Maryland, Sept. 18, 1829, a son of Harvey and Mary (Vincel) Cogsil, and the grandson of Truman Cogsil, who was born near Roxbury, Conn., of English parentage.  He, Truman, was married to Civil Hawley also a native of Connecticut, who bore him children as follows: Harvey, Anson B., Elizur, Hawley, Mary, Almira, Nancy, Harriet, Sarah and Ann.  The parents lived all their lives near Roxbury, where they carried on farming.  They were members of the Episcopal Church, and in politics Mr. Cogsil was an Old-line Whig.
     Harvey Cogsil, father of John T., was born near Roxbury, Conn., Apr. 17, 1798, receiving his education at the subscription schools of the neighborhood.  In his youth he went to Virginia, where he met Miss Mary Vincel, a native of Loudoun County, that State, born in 1801, and became united in marriage with her in 1820.  They remained in Virginia most of the time in farming, until 1838, in which year they proceeded to Ohio, where he purchased the farm of 400 acres in Loudon Township, Carroll County, on which his so, John T., resides, now known as "The Oaks."  He afterward bought more land in the same locality and 2,000 acres in Missouri, residing on the farm first purchased until his death, which occurred Mar. 12, 1885, his wife having preceded him to the grave June 30, 1876; she was a member of the Lutheran Church for many years.  To them were born seven children, a brief record of whom is as follows:  Oliver is a resident of Lee Township, Carroll County; George is deceased; john T. is the subject of this memoir; Harvey lives in Muskingum County, Ohio; Anson B. is deceased; Antoinette and Mary F. are living with John T.   Politically Harvey Cogsil was a Democrat; he was one of the founders of Carroll County Fair; and took an active part in building the Carrollton & Oneida Railroad, the first railroad to reach Carrollton, and was one of the pioneer stock-dealers of the county.
     John T. Cogsil was reared to manhood in Ohio, attending the common schools, where he received a good, practical business education.  He has, since commencing for himself, always been engaged in farming and stock-dealing on the old home place.  In politics he is a Democrat.  At one time he was captain of Company K, First Regiment, State Militia.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 972
  JAMES CRAWFORD (deceased) was born in what is now Augusta Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, in the year 1818, and was prominent as a citizen and fruitman until his death, which occurred Apr. 7, 1877.  His father, James Crawford, Sr., was a native of County Donegal, Ireland, who, when a young man, came to this country and first located in Washington County, Penn., where he was married to Margaret Allender, a native of County Derry, Ireland, who came to Penn Valley, Penn., in 1785, and soon after this event they came to the then Far West and settled in the township and county named above formerly known as the territory northwest of the Ohio and above the mouth of the Kentucky rivers, which were then swarming with bears, deer, wolves, and, not unfrequently, panthers.  In this wilderness Mr. Crawford entered 160 acres of land, directed by an act of Congress to be sold at the Steubenville general land office, and erected a log cabin, where after a long life of hardships, yet of usefulness, he passed away. 
     James Crawford, whose name opens this sketch, was born on the tract of land just alluded to, and on it grew to manhood, after reaching which estate he married Miss Anne Crawford, who was born in Beaver County, Penn., May 7, 1824, a daughter of George and Jane McRoney Crawford, former born in Ireland, latter a native of Lancaster County, Penn.  After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Crawford settled on the old homestead in Augusta Township, where there were born to them seven children, of whom four only are now living, named as follows:  James M., Johnson B., John T. and Lowman I.  Mrs. Crawford still resides on the old homestead with three of her sons, who are practical farmers.  The soil is fertile, and the farm is now improved with a fine brick dwelling and spacious barns.  The farm, under the management of the sons, is kept in most excellent condition, and is devoted to fruit, grain-growing and stock-raising.  The young men stand out prominently as successful and representative farmers, and are growing up in the habits of their respected father - those of industry and integrity.  In politics they are Democratic; their religion is that of the United Presbyterian Church, of the session of which at Glade Run Mr. Crawford (deceased) had been a member for many years.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 867
  THOMAS P. CRAWFORD, M. D., of Augusta, Carroll County, was born in East Township, that county, Aug. 25, 1849.  He was reared to manhood on the farm, and received his education at the district schools and the New Wilmington College of Pennsylvania.  He then spent about four years in teaching in the district schools, and in 1872 commenced to read medicine- with Dr. James Westfall, of Minerva.  In 1874 he entered the Wooster Medical College, of Cleveland, from which he graduated in 1877.  When he returned from college he entered upon practice at Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., Ohio, where he remained three years and then removed to Malvern, and in 1883 came to Augusta, where he has since been in active and most successful practice.  On May 28, 1874, he married Miss Sadilla M. Milbourn, who was born May 31, 1853, a daughter of Samuel and Agnes J. (Myers) Milbourn.  To this union was born one son, Samuel Milbourn CrawfordMrs. Crawford died Dec. 3, 1881, an active and devout member of the Disciples Church.  Dr. Crawford is a member of the United Presbyterian Church.  Politically he is a Republican, and is one of the leading and most influential men of Augusta Township.  Samuel Milbourn was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Mar. 1, 1826.  His father, Samuel, was born in Virginia, and was a son of Andrew, also a native of Virginia.  Samuel, Sr., grew to manhood in his native State, and married Jane Craig.  Their children were as follows: Andrew, Lydia and David and Absalom (twins) are residing in Columbiana County, Ohio;  Jacob is deceased; Jonathan and Samuel are in Augusta, Ohio, and Isaac is in Alliance, Ohio.  Samuel Milbourn in a very early day came to Ohio and entered a tract of land in Columbiana County, near Hanover, where he resided all his life.  Politically he was a Whig.  His son, Samuel, Jr., resided on the farm till he was grown to manhood, or till he was eighteen years old, when he commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, which he has continually worked at, his field of labor being mostly in Carroll County, Ohio.  On May 1, 1851, he married Miss Agnes J. Myers, who was born in 1829, a daughter of John and Rachel (Wolfkail) Myers. To this union was born one daughter, Sadilla, deceased wife of Dr. Thomas P. Crawford, our subject.  Politically Mr. Milbourn is a Republican, and he and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 905
  WILLIAM CRAWFORD (deceased) was born in College Donegal, Ireland, in 1796.  His father, William Crawford, was also born in County Donegal, and was a son of Matthew Crawford.  In 1803 Matthew, his son William, and their families emigrated to the United States and settled in Washington County, Penn.  In 1820 Matthew, in company with his three sons, Matthew, John and James, came to Augusta Township, Carroll County, Ohio, where the three sons entered 160 acres each, part of the land being now owned by the heirs.  Matthew spent his last days on this land.
     William Crawford, the son of Matthew, was reared to manhood in Ireland, and married Nancy Monon, a native of that country, the fruits of the union being twelve children, viz.: George, Matthew (1), William (1), (Matthew (1) and William (1) died in infancy in Ireland), William (2), Margaret and Matthew (2) (they were born in Ireland), and John, James, Oliver (an M. D.), Thomas, Lettie and Robert were born in the United States.  Matthew (2) still resides in Washington County, Penn., the only one of the twelve children now living; Margaret married Thomas Forsythe, and both are now deceased; Lettie died in infancy; William (father of subject) remained all his life in Pennsylvania, on the land where they first settled in 1803, and died in 1847, aged seventy-seven years.  His wife, Nancy, died in 1848, aged seventy-seven.
     William Crawford, our subject, was seven years old when his parents settled in Pennsylvania, where he was reared to manhood and educated at the subscription schools.  On May 4, 1831, he married Miss Elizabeth Slator, who was born in Washington County, Penn., Dec. 30, 1803, and the fruits of this union were two children, viz.: One daughter that died in infancy, and one son, John T., who now resides in East Township, Carroll, Co., Ohio.  Elizabeth (Slator) Crawford died Jan. 18, 1840, aged thirty-six years eighteen days.  Our subject and his son, John T. , moved to Ohio in April, 1840, to his farm in East Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, which contains 100 acres, and which he had purchased in 1827.  On May 7, 1841, he married Miss Isabella Orr, who was born in Washington County, Penn., Feb. 19, 1810, a daughter of Joshua and Mary (Colwell) Orr, natives of County Tyrone, Ireland, and who, in 1811, came to the United States and settled in Washington County, Penn., where they remained till their death, Mr. Orr dying in 1872. aged eighty-two years; his wife, Mary, having died in 1870, aged seventy-nine years.  They were parents of four children, viz.: Isabella, Elenor, James and Eliza.
     Our subject purchased fifty-five acres adjoining his farm on the east, and the farm is at present owned by his son-in-law, James PattersonMr. William Crawford remained on his farm till his death, which occurred in 1873, when he was seventy-seven years old.  He was well known and highly esteemed, and had been a ruling elder in the United Presbyterian Church for many years.  Mrs. Isabella Crawford still resides on the farm.  They were parents of eight children, viz.: William B., a resident of Augusta Township, Carroll Co., Ohio; Nancy L., wife of J. Patterson, of East Township; Joshua H., in Pueblo, Colo.; Thomas P., an M. D., in Augusta, Ohio; James F., hardware merchant at Malvern, Ohio; George R., Robert O. and Mary J. (deceased).
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 977
  WILLIAM B. CRAWFORD.  Among the respected families of Augusta Township, Carroll County, prominent for honesty and straightforwardness, as well as for success in business affairs, none are more conspicuous than the Crawfords.  They can trace their ancestors as far back as William Crawford, Sr., grandfather of the subject of this biographical sketch; he was a farmer in Ireland, but immigrated to America in 1800, where he and his little family found a home in Washington County, Penn., where he followed farming as a means of support until he died.  William Crawford, the father of William B., was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1794, and when six years of age came with his parents to America.  In Pennsylvania he received his education; at the same time he was obliged to help his father on the farm.  On reaching maturity he married Miss Isabell Orr, who was a native of Washington County, Penn.  In 1840 Mr. and Mrs. Crawford left their home in Pennsylvania for one in East Township, Carroll Co., Ohio.  After a long life of hardships, interspersed with golden moments of sunshine, Mr. Crawford still lives to mourn her husband's death.  Mr. Crawford was a leading man of his time, was elected trustee and to other offices by his fellow citizens, and was a man respected by all.
     William B. Crawford, the gentleman whose name heads this article, is the eldest of the ten children born to his parents, and first saw the light in East Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1843.  There, in the vicinity of his home, he received his earliest instruction by attending the district school; but, not being contented with this amount of education, he attended the academy at New Hagerstown, Ohio, two terms.  Mr. Crawford then taught school for a number of terms, and thus perfected his own education by instructing others.  At the age of twenty-five he married Miss Harriet Elvinah Rinehart, who was reared in Washington Township, Carroll Co., Ohio.  The Rinehart family are of German descent, as the name plainly signifies.  To this union were born six children, two of whom are now deceased.  Soon after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Crawford moved to East Township, Carroll County, where they lived three years, after which Mr. Crawford bought his present farm, and has been a resident of August Township ever since.  Mr. Crawford has a well-improved farm of 146 acres.  He is a grain producer and stock-raiser, taking much pride in  raising blooded stock, such as Shorthorn cattle, Spanish Merino sheep, etc.  In politics Mr. Crawford is a Republican, and has held the offices of township trustee, treasurer, etc., and once was nominated for member of the board of friends, who are unanimous in expressing their high regard and esteem.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 853

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