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BIOGRAPHIES
Source: History of Gallia County
Publ: 1882 - H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo
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Gallipolis Twp. -
WILLIAM NASH - was born in
Massachusetts, July 13, 1817, and came to Gallia county in
1838. He is a son of Simeon and Amy Nash, both
of whom are deceased. He is by trade a printer.
He has filled the following offices: Treasurer, two
years; auditor, eight years; member of the State Board of
Equalization in 1870; State senator, two years; and delegate
to the Republican National Convention at Chicago in 1880.
He is unmarried and resides at Gallipolis, where he should
be addressed.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 44 |
Green Twp. -
ANDERSON NEAL - the father of the
subject of this sketch, was born in this county, Oct. 11,
1821, and died July 15, 1882. The place of Mr. Neal
will be hard to fill; his family has lost a faithful husband
and father, the county a noble citizen, and the church a
devoted member. But our loss is his gain.
May our last end be like his. Thus ended the
life of one long and favorably known in this county in
social, business, and religious circles. His parents
were Walter and Deborah (Arnott) Neal, who first came
to Gallia county in 1820. On the 24th day of December,
1840, Anderson Neal, was married to Levina Allison,
with whom he traveled the dusty highway of life for
forty-two years. Of this union were born five
children, namely: Susan C., born Dec. 31, 1841;
Robert D., Feb. 4, 1844; Rebecca E., Mar. 21,
1846, died Jan. 29, 1871; John M., Dec. 25, 1849; and
Harriet L., Sept. 21, 1855, died Apr. 14, 1856.
Mrs. Neal's parents were John and Rebecca (Carter)
Allison, who first settled in this county in 1802.
By energy and prudent management Mr. Neal had
acquired a liberal competency in the world, and was one of
the thriftiest of farmers. He was converted, and
joined the Methodist Episcopal church in the year 1840, a
few months before his marriage, and continued a consistent
Christian up to the time of his death. His son,
Robert D., the subject of this sketch, is a highly
educated farmer of Green township. He was married to
Eliza J. McCormick, Jan. 30, 1867, by Rev. J. W.
McCormick. From this well-advised union in
wedlock, have sprung six children, in order given below:
Anna R., born Feb. 6, 1868; Samuel Harry, Apr.
14, 1870; James Bundy, Apr. 11, 1872; Maggie L.,
Apr. 5, 1874; Daisy, Aug. 4, 1878; and Katie V.,
Oct. 15, 1881. The parents of Mrs. Neal were
James and Margaret A. (Waddell) McCormick, who were
residents of this county. The subject of this sketch
is both a farmer and teacher by profession, with postoffice
address at Gallipolis, Ohio. He was a soldier in the
war of the rebellion, enlisting as a private in Company B,
91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at Gallipolis, Ohio, Aug. 8,
1862. He was mustered into the service Sept. 10, 1862,
at Portsmouth, Ohio, for three years, unless sooner
discharged. He spent the fall and winter of 1862 with
his regiment in its various movements and expeditions, most
of which were of minor importance, the greater portion of
the time being occupied in drilling and discipline, this
being the necessary preparation for the brilliant but
sanguinary campaigns of 1863 and 1864. The events of
these campaigns, the long, weary marches, the suffering from
hunger and privations, the hard-fought, bloody battles,
through which he passed with his command, have already
passed into history, and become part of the cherished
heritage of future generations. He was mustered out of
the service on June 24, 1865, at Cumberland, Maryland, and
honorably discharged at Camp Dennison, Ohio, June 30, 1865.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 39 |
Walnut Twp. -
JACOB Y. NEAL - son of Thomas and
Belinda (Allison) Neal, were born in Gallia county,
Ohio, Mar. 30, 1853. His wife, Melissa J.,
daughter of John H. and Nancy E. (Halley) Clark, was
born in Gallia county Dec. 25, 1853. She was married
to him in Gallipolis, Gallia county, Aug. 16, 1876.
They have two children: Chattie A., born Nov. 2,
1877; Albert A., Dec. 19, 1880. Business,
teaching, farming and stock-raising. Address, Sand
Fork, Walnut township, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 26 |
Walnut Twp. -
JOHN THOMAS NEAL - son of Henry and
Mary A. (Mossbarger) Neal, and E. Ida, daughter of
David J. and Mary J. (Williams) Allison, were united
in marriage in Gallia county, Aug. 23, 1877. They have
three children, namely: Ollie a., born Oct. 31, 1878;
S. Jennie, Oct. 9, 1880; Mary H., Apr. 23,
1882. Mr. Neal was born in Gallia county, Apr.
25, 1857. His wife was born in Wapello county, Iowa,
Sept. 30, 1858. His occupation is farming and
stock-raising. Address, Boggs, Walnut township, Gallia
county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 26 |
Gallipolis -
SAMUEL F. NEAL - was born in
Gallipolis, Ohio, April 11, 1841. His parents are
Henry H. and Martha H. (Smith) Neal. His father is
deceased, and his mother settled in this county in 1833.
Mr. Neal was appointed assistant assessor and deputy
collector for 1867, and filled the position to 1870.
He was appointed postmaster in 1879, and still holds the
position. He was married in Bradford, Vermont, Oct.
20, 1868, to Luella F. Hibbard, who was born in
Lisbon, New Hampshire, Sept. 17, 1844. Her parents,
Moses and Jane E. (Sutherland) Hibbard, are both
deceased. Mr. Neal was a soldier in the late
war, being appointed first lieutenant of Company A, 91st
Ohio Volunteer Infantry, July 19, 1862; he was promoted to
the captaincy of the same company June 1, 1863. He
became major of the regiment Jan. 4, 1865; he served to the
end of the war, and received an honorable discharge, June
30, 1865, at Camp Chase, Ohio. He should be addressed
at Gallipolis, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 44 |
Gallipolis Twp. -
J. L. NEWSOM - was born in Gallipolis,
Gallia county, Ohio, in 1810. His parents were
Lewis and Gabrielle (Menager) Newsom. He was
married to Elizabeth M. Gibbs, in Gallipolis, Ohio,
in 1833. Since they united their fortunes for life
eleven children have been born to them, as follows:
Lewis A., born Jun. 20, 1834, resides in Minneapolis,
Minnesota; Edward M., Jan. 21, 1836, lives in
Wilkesville, Ohio; Parnell G., Mar. 4, 1839, resides
in Menominee, Wisconsin; Mary M., Dec. 16, 1840,
resides in Joplin, Missouri; Rosina F., Nov.
26, 1842, resides in Gallipolis, Ohio; Fred S., Oct.
31, 1844, resides in Portland, Oregon; Charles S.,
Oct. 31, 1846, resides in Athens, Ohio; Allen M.,
Jan. 11, 1849, resides in Menominee, Wisconsin; Logan C.,
Feb. 6, 1851 resides in Columbus, Ohio; Willie E.,
June 6, 1853, resides in Portland, Oregon; Elmer J.,
July 16, 1856, resides in Menominee, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Newsom was born in Middleton, Connecticut, in 1815.
She is the daughter of Ashley and Parnell (Roberts) Gibbs,
who came to Gallia county in 1821, and are both now dead.
The subject of this sketch has never held an office, having
no political aspirations. He has raised a family of
eight sons, none of whom have ever drank a drop of liquor in
their lives. Edward, the second son,
volunteered as a private in the war of the rebellion, in the
2d Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, in 1863. He served
until the close of the war. Frederick served as
a private in the 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enlisting in
1862, and serving until the close. Both were honorably
discharged. J. L. Newsom follows agricultural
pursuits as a profession. His postoffice address is
Gallipolis, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page
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Gallipolis Twp. -
ABRAHAM NEWTON - and Eliza Harris
were married in England, Feb. 6, 1853. He was born in
Creech St. Michael, Somersetshire, England, Jan. 7, 1828,
and his wife in the city of Exeter, Devonshire, England.
The parents of Mr. Newton are Thomas Webber and
Martha (Boyer) Newton, his father being deceased.
Mrs. Newton is a daughter of John and Mary (Boyer)
Harris. Her mother is deceased. Mr.
Newton was a soldier in the war of the rebellion.
He enlisted in Company A, 148th Ohio Volunteer Infantry,
serving John Newton, was a member of the 18th Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, under General Rosencranz. Mr.
Newton is by occupation a butcher. He came to this
county in 1867. His postoffice address is Gallipolis,
Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~Page 44 |
Harrison Twp. -
FRANKLIN D. NIDA - and Martha C.
McCall were married in Harrison township, Ohio, June 8,
1865. He was born in Walnut township, Dec. 19, 1840,
while his wife was born in Harrison, Dec. 7, 1845. She
is the daughter of James and Martha (Phelps) McCall.
Lewis and Jane (Blankenship) Nida are parents of the
subject of this sketch. The children of Mr. and
Mrs. Nida are: Engene, born Mar. 14, 1866,
died Sept. 24, 1874; Emery, Dec. 22, 1868,
resides in Harrison; James F., June 20, 1870, died
Nov. 13, 1877; Victor J., May 9, 1872, resides in
Harrison; William L., May 1, 1874, resides in
Harrison; Blanche J., Sept. 29, 1876, resides in
Harrison; Chancey G.,Dec. 26, 1879. Mr. Nida
is a resident of Harrison township, and is engaged in
farming. Address, Lincoln, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882 - Page
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Walnut Twp. -
STEPHEN E. NIDA - son of Peter and
Delilah (Colwell) Nida, who settled here in 1827, was
born in Walnut township Feb. 17, 1841. He was united
in marriage with Elizabeth A. Boggs, in Gallia
county, Feb. 6, 1867. She was born in Walnut township,
Nov. 8, 1847. They have six children, and all at home:
Mary D., born Oct. 19, 1868; Annie L., Aug.
13, 1870; James E., Oct. 2, 1872; Alvin H.,
Apr. 25, 1877; Oberlin C., July 13, 1879; Chauncey
W., July 22, 1881. His wife's parents, James
and Mary (Williams) Boggs, settled in this county in
1818. Mr. Nida was a soldier in the late war,
enlisting in Company B, 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, served
three years and was discharged honorably. He
participated in fifteen battles, the most noted of which
were Cloyd Mountain, New River Bridge, Lynchburg raid, two
days' battle at Winchester, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek,
making in all over 1,500 miles of marching. Business,
farming and stock-raising. Address, Boggs, Walnut township,
Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County
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Guyan Twp. -
FRANCIS T. NIDAY - is a son of
Peter S. and Delila (Colwell) Niday, born Feb. 8,
1800, and Nov. 30, 1805, respectively. They settled in
this county in 1828. The brothers and sisters of
Mr. Niday are as follows: Hugh C., born
Aug. 5, 1825, resides in this county; Mary A., Aug.
28, 1827, resides in Virginia; Elizabeth E., Nov. 24,
1829, resides in Gallia county; Lewis S., Sept. 1,
1831, died Sept. 11, 1852; John L., Mar. 8, 1834,
resides in this county; James E., July 25, 1836, died
Apr. 18, 1863; Harvey W., Aug. 23, 1838, killed in
battle Sept. 10, 1864; Stephen E., Feb. 17, 1841,
resides in this county; George W., Dec. 18, 1843,
resides in this county; Francis T., Jan. 18,
1847, the subject of this sketch. Elizabeth T.
Sheets became the wife of Mr. Niday in this
county Jan. 4, 1872. She is a daughter of John H.
and Jane (Fowler) Sheets, and was born in this county
Nov. 16, 1852. Her parents settled in this township in
1824. The children of this marriage are - Hattie F.,
born Feb. 19, 1873; Clemen G., Nov. 8, 1875; John
H., Mar. 5, 1877; Delila, June 11, 1879;
Eugene D., Aug. 27, 1881. Mr. Niday
has filled the office of trustee in this township. He
had four brothers in the late war, as follows: John
L., James E., Harvey W., and Stephen E. James
E. was a captain in the 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry,
and died in the service at Fayette, Virginia.
Harvey W. was killed in a battle on the Potomac River.
Farming is the occupation of Mr. Niday, his farm
being located in Guyan Township. His postoffice
address is Mercerville, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882 - Page 21 |
Guyan Twp. -
HUGH C. NIDAY - is a resident of the
township of Guyan, where he is engaged in farming. He
was born in Giles county, Virginia, Aug. 25, 1825. He
came to this county with his parents in 1827. His
father, Peter S. Niday, was born Mar. 8, 1800, and
his mother Delilah (Caldwell) Niday, was born Nov.
30, 1805. Hugh was married in Harrison
township, this county, Apr. 22, 1855, to Eleanor R.
Porter, who is a native of Gallia county, born Aug. 3,
1834. They have the following children: Alfonzene
D., born Jan. 29, 1856, resides at home; Hortense E.,
Mar. 8, 1857, resides in Guyan township; Edwin C., at
home; Hortense E., Apr. 11, 1858, died Aug. 9,
1858; Jefferson P., July 27, 1859, resides at home;
Frank B., Apr. 3, 1861, resides at home; John L.,
Aug. 14, 1862, resides at home; Ellen R., June 21,
1864, resides at home; James E., Dec. 19, 1865,
Hubert C., Apr. 2, 1867, resides at home; Vesta L.,
Nov. 13, 1869, resides at home; Viola E., Nov. 27,
1875, resides at home. The parents of Mrs. Niday
are Thomas J. and Ellen (Dewitt) Porter settlers of
this county in 1810. Her father was born in 1807, and
died June 9, 1875. Mr. Niday has held the
office of township clerk one year, and treasurer five
years, constable one year, trustee one year, postmaster
sixteen years, commissioner of Gallia six years.
Mr. Niday had four brothers in the late war: John L.
Niday served three years in the 91st Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, Company B - he was orderly sergeant of his
company. James E. Niday enlisted in the same
regiment for three years, and after serving two years died
- he held the commission of captain. Harvey W.
Niday was in the same regiment, and was killed at the
battle of Winchester. Stephen E. Niday served
his full term of three years in the same regiment. The
postoffice address of Mr. Niday is Mercerville,
Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H.
Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882 - Page
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Clay Twp. -
HENRY
C. NORTHUP - is a carpenter and farmer, and settled
in Clay township in 1842. He is a son of George V.
and Hannah (Gilbert) Northup, who moved to this county
in 1806. He was born in Gallia county, Ohio, August 4,
1842, and was united in marriage with Elizabeth,
daughter of Charles F. and Hannah (Grafton) Gillingham,
in Gallia county, Oct. 24, 1866. She was born Oct. 14,
1848. They have one child to bless their union:
Mary A, born Oct. 7, 1867, lives at home. He was
elected township trustee in 1875, and still holds the
office. He served three years in the 7th Regiment Ohio
Volunteer Cavalry, was taken prisoner at Rogersville, East
Tennessee, Nov. 6, 1863, and was released Dec. 13, 1864.
He participated in a number of hard fought battles.
His grandfather moved here before the battle of Point
Pleasant, and his grandfather's brother was captured by the
Indians. After he was with them six years he was
found, but became dissatisfied and returned and remained
three years longer. He has a gun-barrel that was used
in the battle of Point Pleasant, that has been in the family
ever since. Address, Thivener, Gallia county, Ohio
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 28 |
Guyan Twp. -
JESSE A. NOTTER - was born in Lawrence
county, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1852. He is a son of Francis
and Mary C. (Rich) Notter, settlers of this county in
1840. When his father came to this county it was
thinly settled, and they had to journey several miles to
neighbors, to help them raise their cabins. They had
no mills, so they had to pound the grate their corn to make
their grate their corn to make their bread. Wild game
was very plentiful. Mr. Notter was married in
Gallia county, Oct. 30, 1873, to Elizabeth A. Houck,
who is native of this county, born Oct. 14, 1855. She
is a daughter of John and Mary E. (Montgomery) Houck.
She is the mother of the following children: Oscar,
born Aug. 29, 1874; Laban, May 19, 1876; Wilbur, Mar.
19, 1878, died May 15, 1879; Francis, Apr. 15,
1880. Mr. Notter had two brothers in the late
war; John J. Notter served three years, and Andrew
G. Notter died in the service, after serving two years.
Mr. Notter came to this county 1876, locating
in Guyan township, where he is engaged in farming. His
postoffice address is Saundersville, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
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Walnut Twp. -
JOHN J. NOTTER- was a soldier in the
late civil conflict three years. He enlisted in 1862
in Company G, 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery, and was discharged
honorably. In Lawrence county, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1860, he
married Nancy C. Bartley, daughter of Thomas and
Eliza A. (Knox) Bartley, who settled here in 1847.
Five children are the result of this marriage:
Leroy M., born Aug. 1, 1862; Lenora B., July 30,
1866; Eliza C., Mar. 29, 1868; Herbert A., May
29, 1870; Sarepta E., Sept. 8, 1873; all at home.
Mr. Notter was born in Lawrence county, Ohio, Sept.,
1839, and settled in this county in 1868. His parents,
Francis and Mary C. (Rich) Notter, settled in this
county in 1847. His wife was born in Lawrence county,
Ohio, Sept. 27, 1840. He is a farmer in Walnut
township. Address, Saundersville, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 26 |
Walnut Twp. -
W. D. NULL - Professor of mathematics
and natural sciences, was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Aug.
27, 1847, and is the son of William and Rebecca (Neal)
Null, who came to this county at an early date.
The father was born Apr. 21, 1813, and the mother Oct. 27,
1818. He graduated at the Normal University, Aug. 14,
1874, with high honors, and held the chair of mathematics
and natural sciences in the Glasgow Normal, Glasgow,
Kentucky, three years. He has devoted his entire life
to the cause of education, and is one of the foremost
instructors in the county. He is a practical
geologist, and has quite a cabinet of geological
collections. Mr. Null is also a stock-raiser.
His address is Waterloo, Lawrence Co., Ohio.
Source: History of Gallia County -
Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 26 |
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