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History of Hancock County, Ohio
Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co.
1886
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SABEERS MAIN, former, P. O. Cordelia, born
in Virginia, Jan. 19, 1813, is a son of Timothy and Rebecca
(Wright) Main, of Virginia, who immigrated to Ohio in 1815,
settling in Delaware County, where they died. They were
parents of a large family, only three surviving:
Sabeers and Nathanien, who reside in Orange Township,
this county, and Elijah, now residing in Michigan.
Sabeers Maincame to this county in 1840, where he
purchased land and improved many acres. He married in
Delaware County, Ohio, Elizabeth Dial, a native of
Virginia, and by her he had eight children, of whom only four
survive: Lee, Louisa, Drial and Alice.
In politics Mr. Main has always been identified with the
Republican party.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago -
Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 815 |
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J. W. MARSHALL, farmer and dealer in
stock, P. O. Cannonsburg, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio,
Oct. 9, 1837, son of Benjamin and Jane (McKinley) Marshall,
natives of Pennsylvania, of Irish descent. Benjamin
Marshall, who was a farmer, came to this county in 1838 and
settled on the farm where our subject now resides. His family
consisted of nine children, J. W. being the youngest.
Benjamin Marshall died in 1861, and his widow, now in her
eighty-ninth year, resides with the subject of this sketch.
J. W. Marshall was reared on the farm, and has made
agriculture and dealing in stock his business; has met with
marked success, and is the owner of a fine farm of 205 acres,
with first-class improvements. Mr. Marshall
married, in 1858, Mary Nonnamaker, daughter of Ami
Nounamaker, and of German descent. Eleven children
have been born to this union, nine of whom survive: Lucinda
J. (deceased), David Perry (deceased), William
Ami, George Clifford, Charles E., John M., Samuel A., Nellie A.,
Nora M. and Mollie G. The eldest daughter, Nancy E.,
is the wife of Amos Runkle. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall
are members of the Evangelical Association, in which he is
steward and Sabbath-school treasurer. In politics he is a
Democrat. He has served three years as township trustee.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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WILLIAM M. MARSHALL, farmer, P. O.
Cordelia, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1815, is the
eldest son of Benjamin and Jane (McKinley) Marshall, who
were married in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1814, and came to this
county in 1838. Of their family only four sons and three
daughters survive. The father died and the mother now
resides in Union Township, this county. William M.
Marshall married, Nov. 7, 1839, Mary A. Vermillion,
of Orange Township, this county. Her parents, George
and Anna (Hardy) Vermillion, came to Hancock County about
1838 . To our subject and wife have been born eight children:
Anna J. (deceased); Benjamin G.; James
(deceased); Calvin W.; Martin F. (deceased);
Chancy C. (deceased); John W. (deceased) and Lydia
D. Mr. Marshall has improved many acres of land
in Orange Township, and has tilled several of the township
offices. He has also served the county in the office of
commissioner. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr.
Marshall is now a widower, his wife having died some time
since.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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Washington
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WILLIAM MANECKE, farmer, P. O. Fostoria,
was born near Philadelphia, Penn., Nov. 4, 1836, son of Henry
and Christina (Markley) Manecke, natives of Germany.
The father was engaged for many yeas in the sugar refining
business in Philadelphia, and later gave his attention to
farming; he died in this county Dec. 23, 1861, his widow
following him Jan. 9, 1866. They were parents of eight
children, of whom seven are living. William being
the eldest of the family. Our subject came to Hancock
County with his parents, and has since been one of the most
extensive and successful farmers of Washington Township, owning,
with his brother Peter, 640 acres of improved land.
In September, 1862, Mr. Manecke enlisted in Company K,
One Hundred and Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he received
a sever wound in his right hip Dec. 29, 1863, at Mossy Creek,
east Tennessee, which incapacitated him for further service, and
he was mustered out in the spring of 1865. He was first
married to Miss Susan Ernest, daughter of Jacob Ernest,
an old settler of Hancock County, and to that union was born one
child, Della. Mr. Manecke's second marriage
was with Miss Caroline Stout, daughter of Christian
Stout, of Henry County, Ohio. There are seven children
living of this union: Romain, Gilbert, Thomas J., Ross,
Maude, James and Emma.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 878 |
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WILLIAM M. McKINLEY, P. O. Cordelia, is
the eldest son of John and Mary (Marshall) McKinley, the
former born in Westmoreland County, Penn., Sept. 23, 1801, and
the latter in Trumbull County, Ohio, May 2, 1806; William M.
was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Jan/ 22, 1824. John
McKinley and family moved to this county in 1830 and, in the
wilderness, began the work of preparing a home. His
faithful wife worked with him, and in a few years they were
surrounded by many comforts. For forty-six years John
McKinley was an elder in the Christian Church, and was
faithful in his attendance at the meetings and
services of the same. An esteemed friend, a kind husband and
father, he went to his rest Mar/ 20, 1882. His beloved
wife entered, before him, the borders of that unseen country. William
M. McKinley has been a resident of this county since coming
here with his parents. He was early united in marriage
with Mary A. Burns, daughter of Esdras R. and
Catharine (Dull) Burns. Esdras R. Burns was
born in 1800 and ended his long and useful life Dec. 3, 1883;
Mrs. Burns died Aug. 22, 1875. This family entered Hancock
County, Ohio, in 1837, and since that time have wrought much of
the change that has been accomplished. The children of
Mr. and Mrs. William M. McKinley are Esdras B., born
Jan. 20, 1848, now a physician in Putnam County, Ohio; John
R., born Oct/ 30, 1849, died Jan. 21, 1851; William H.,
born Feb/ 10, 1851, and now residing in this county;
Catherine M., born June 10, 1853, died Oct. 6, 1874; Mary
R., born Jan. 2, 1856, died Oct. 15, 1860; Samuel E.,
born June 5, 1858, died Sept. 25. 1884; George H., born
Nov. 10, 1860; Robert M., born Feb. 27. 1863; Florence O.,
born Jan. 18, 1867, and James S., born Mar. 30. 1869.
Catherine M., whose death is noted in the record, married
J. B. Falk, and when she died left an infant noted in the
record, married J. B. Falk, and when she died left an
infant daughter, Cora B., who was born Mar. 4, 1874. and
who, since her mother's death, has been one of Mr. McKinley'
s family. William M. McKinley held the office of
justice of the peace for eighteen years, and office of notary
public for nine years. He represented his district in the
Legislature in 1874-75, with credit to himself and the
satisfaction of his constituents. He is now engaged in
agricultural pursuits and in the manufacture of brick. He
is an esteemed citizen of Orange Township.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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Allen
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HUGH McMURRAY, farmer, P. O. Van Buren,
was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Nov. 4, 1832, son of
James and Margaret (McHarry) McMurray, natives of Ireland.
James McMurray was born May 2, 1800, and came to Canada
July 3, 1821, shortly afterward removing to the United States.
He was a farmer, an active member of the Presbyterian Church,
and an ardent Republican. His family consisted of eight
children: William (deceased), Ann (deceased),
James (deceased), Hugh, George (deceased), John
H., Thomas H. and Margaret J. George was a
member of the One Hundred and Eighteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, and died in Andersonville Prison. Hugh,
the subject of this sketch, came to this county in 1840, and has
since resided here. He has a farm of 258 acres of land and
a beautiful residence. He was united in marriage with
Eliza Zarbaugh, a daughter of John Zarbaugh, an old
resident of this county, now living in Van Buren. Our
subject and wife have seven children living: Albina, Born
Feb. 27, 1868; George, born Feb. 22, 1870; Antonette,
born Dec. 27, 1872; Harry J., born Nov. 2, 1874; Mary
C., born Dec. 12, 1877; Ardinell, born Dec. 12, 1879,
and John F., born Feb. 4, 1883.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago -
Warner, Beers & Co.,
1886 - Page 655 |
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Blanchard
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R. I. MOFFITT, farmer, P. O. Oak Ridge,
was born in Blanchard Township, this county, Oct. 1, 1837, son
of William and Polly (Lattie) Moffitt, natives of Ross
County, Ohio, of Irish descent. William Moffitt was
among the early pioneers of this county and succeeded in
accumulating a handsome fortune; he died in 1884. His
family consisted of eleven children, four of whom survive, our
subject being the youngest son. R. I. Moffitt
received his education in the common schools, has followed
farming all is life and resides on the home farm consisting of
840 acres of land. He owns a half interest in this farm
and another farm of eighty acres. Mr. Moffitt was
united in marriage, in 1867, with the daughter of William
McClish, a pioneer farmer of Franklin County, of Irish
descent. Mr. and Mrs. Moffitt are parents of the
following children: Clarence I., Arthur a., David O., Mary
E., Alonzo I. and Harold R. Mr. Moffitt is a
Republican in politics; has been school director and trustee of
Blanchard Township. He has never united with any secret
organization, except the Grange.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago -
Warner, Bears & Co., 1886 - Page 693 |
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JOHN MOREHART, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born
Oct. 30, 1830, in Fairfield County, Ohio, is a son of Andrew
and Mary (Cashner) Morehart, natives of Pennsylvania, and
who came to Ohio in 1817; they were pioneers of Fairfield
County, Ohio. In 1832 they came to Hancock County and
settled on Section 10, Amanda Township. Andrew Morehart
entered eighty acres of land, which he sold in a few years, and
then bought eighty-acres of a Mr. Brown and entered 160
acres adjoining it, and there lived until 1855, when he bought
160 acres together with eighty acres now belonging to Mrs.
Pratt, and here he lived the remainder of his days.
Andrew Morehart was the father of thirteen children:
Matilda (deceased), Mary A., Andrew J. (deceased),
John, Adam (deceased), Jacob (deceased), Selina,
Lydia, Alfred (deceased), Christian (deceased),
Noah (deceased), David C. (deceased), and Henry.
John, Adam, Jacob (who died Nov. 13, 1885), David C.,
Andrew J. and their father served in the army.
Andrew J., Adam and David C. dying there. The
father came home and died from the effects of army life.
John, the subject of this sketch, was wounded twice, the
first time at Resaca, the second time at Atlanta, Ga., where he
was captured by the army. He was in Andersonville Prison
sixty-four days and then exchanged. He was married, in
1854, Francis, a daughter of Charles and Alice Hall),
who came from Pennsylvania to Hancock County , Ohio, in 1844. Mrs.
Morehart is the eldest of five children who settled in
Amanda Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Morehart
have been blessed with twelve children: Alice V. (wife of
John Leader), George C. (married to
Josephine Howard), Alfred F. and Arminda
(deceased), twins, John E., Henry L. and Laura
E. (twins), Olive B. Mary C. , Lucy J. , William F.
and lona F. Mr. Morehart now occupies
the old homestead of his father, a well regulated farm of
fifty-nine acres. He is a member of the G. A. R.; also a member
of the United Brethren Church.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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WASHINGTON MOREHART, farmer, P. O. Vanlue,
was born Mar. 4, 1817, in Fairfield County, Ohio. His
grandparents came from Westmoreland County, Penn., and were
pioneers of Fairfield County, Ohio. Our subject, with his
brother William Josiah and sisters Sarah and
Maria, came to Hancock County, Ohio, in 1833, and began
pioneer life on land which he and his uncle, Andrew (then
a resident of Seneca County, Ohio), had entered some time prior
to that date. They soon erected a cabin and began clearing
their land with a view to making a home. In 1839 Mr.
Morehart married Elizabeth, daughter of George
Breiner, and by her he has three children: Malinda,
wife of F. M. Lee; Caroline, wife of R. M. Lee;
and Christiann, wife of Isaac Wohlgamuth. Mrs.
Morehart departed this life in 1884. Mr. Morehart
lived on his farm forty years, then moved to the village of
Vanlue, this county, where he has since resided, but still
owns and manages his farm. He had but little to begin life
with, but has acquired a fair competency. He has filled
the office of township trustee for several years, and is a man
highly respected by his fellow townsmen.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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JOHN H. MORRISON, the next
resident lawyer, is one of the best, known members of the
pioneer bar. He was born in Uniontown, Penn., in 1802, but
removed when quite young, to Perry County, Ohio, where at the
age of fifteen he lost his right arm by an accident. Young
Morrison received a good common school education, read
law in the office of Philemon Beecher, of Lancaster, Ohio, began
practice in Bucyrus, and afterward filled the offices of
prosecuting attorney and treasurer of Crawford County. In
the fall of 1836 he located in Findlay, and soon became well
known throughout Northwestern Ohio. Mr. Morrison
was talented, blunt and fearless to a remarkable degree,
possessed untiring energy, and was an indefatigable worker in
the interests of his clients. He was a very eccentric, and
many amusing anecdotes are told by the older members of the bar
to illustrate his marked peculiarities. Judge M. C.
Whiteley says that during a certain term of court held by
Judge Goode, at Findlay, Mr. Morrison had a case in
which he manifested much interest, and after the evidence had
closed he felt that the cause of his client was lost.
Feeling somewhat irritated, he began his address to the court
and jury in the following blunt manner: "May it please the
court; by the perjury of witnesses, the ignorance of the jury
and the corruption of the court, I expect to be beaten in this
case." The Judge, very much surprised, turned to the
counsel and sharply inquired: "What is that you say,
Mr. Morrison?" Then the latter promptly replied,
"That's all I have to say on that point," and went on with his
address. At another time, says the same authority, one of
the clients made application to the court for a license, and
Judge Goode announced that the application was refused.
Considerably excited Mr. Morrison arose and addressed the
associates as follows: "Judge Ewing, is that your
decision?" "Yes," "Judge Roller, do you concur in
that decision?" "Yes." He was about putting the same
question to Judge Hammond, when Judge Goode, very
much surprised at the proceeding said, "Mr. Morrison,
what are you about? What are you doing?" "Why, I'm
polling the court, your honor." Mr. Morrison was
married in Perry County, Ohio to a Miss Henthorn who died
in Bucyrus without issue. He after married Miss Nancy
Williams, who reared a family of five children, four of whom
with the mother are residents of Findlay. He died April
19, 1854, but he is as vividly remembered by the old members of
the profession as if his death occurred only a year ago instead
of thirty-two.
Source 3: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago -
Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 113 |
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