|
BIOGRAPHIES Source:
History of Madison County, Ohio
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.
1883
1159 pgs.
< BACK TO
1883 BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX >
< BACK TO LIST OF
BIOGRAPHICAL INDEXES >
|
|
Oak Run Twp. -
JONATHAN FARRAR was a native
of England but became a settler in Oak Run Township, on land now owned
by Mr. Chenoweth, about 1825. Mr. Farrar was an excellent man and
quite a judge and admirer of fine stock. He, with Charles
Phellis, Esq., and Mr. Browning, were appointed
a committee by the Stock Breeders' Association of Madison County to go
to England and purchase a quantity of fine-blooded stock. John C.
Robison, an Englishman by birth, possessed of a good education and a
teacher in his younger days, came from Pennsylvania to Madison County,
and about 1831-32, located in Oak Run Township and erected a saw and
grist mill on Oak Run, since known as the Harvey Mills and the
Gregg Mill. He sold the mill to Jonathan Harvey, and
thence removed to Kentucky, where he entered upon teaching, and while
engaged in this profession was stabbed and killed by one of his
scholars.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 842 |
|
|
Union Twp. -
WILLIAM FARRAR, London, Cashier of the Central
Bank, was born at the mouth of Oak Run, in what is now Oak Run Township,
this county Nov. 26, 1832. His father, Jonathan Farrar,
was born in Yorkshire, England, in August, 1700. He was there
reared, and in April, 1820, came to America, locating near Lawrenceburg,
Ind., where he remained three years. He then went to Cincinnati,
and two years later to Columbus. Two years subsequently, be
located on what is new the “Gwynne land,” in both Pleasant and Oak Run
Townships. He resided there two and a half or three years, and
then on Deer Creek, a short distance away. He bought a large
amount of land, having at one time 1,300 or 1,400 acres in different
farms throughout the county. He remained in Oak Run Township
several years, and after a short residence at Springfield, Clark Co.,
Ohio, located at London, where he died July 22, 1874, aged eighty-four
years. He married Mary Kilby, a native of England,
and daughter of Henry Kilby, one of the better class of
farmers of Great Britain. They had born to them eleven
children—six now living, and four residents of Madison County. Mrs.
Farrar died about 1852, aged fifty-nine years. Jonathan
Farrar was a great reader, and well read in Bible history.
In early and middle life, he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, but at the time of his death, of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. He was an honest, industrious man, fond of intelligent
company, and when he hired a man to labor for him, the contract was made
on the basis that the employe was to use no profane language while
working for his employer. Mrs. Farrar was a very
pious woman, and both were highly honored and respected. On one
occasion (after his wife’s death), Mr. Farrar, in company
with Benjamin Browning and Charles Phellis,
made a trip to England, for the Madison County Importing Company, and
returned with a herd of fine cattle. At the time of his death, he
was very comfortably fixed, financially and otherwise. William
Farrar was reared on the home farm, receiving a common school
education. In early life, he went to Dayton, Wis., and for a year
was engaged in shipping grain and flour to Chicago. He then
returned to Madison County, and on Jan. 1, 1859, he, in company with his
brother John, purchased the business now owned by Jones
Bros., and soon after the property. He also bought wool, and
was engaged there until Jan. 1, 1876, when he, in company with his
brother John, Robert Rea and others, organized the
Central Bank, and was made Cashier, which position he still holds.
He continued the wool business two years. and is now engaged in the
grain trade with Thomas Wood, under the firm name of
Farrar & Wood. The firm own the large elevator on the
Pan-Handle Railroad, and have an office on Center street. He is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and for the past eight or nine
years has been a Trustee in that body. He is a strong Republican,
and has served as Trustee of Union Township, member of Council and Clerk
of the Village. Mr. Farrar was married, Feb. 8,
1860, to Harriet S. Thomas, a native of Genesee County, N. Y.
They have five children—Ida, Jessie, Colburn.,
Wade and Morton. Mrs. Farrar and
the three eldest children are also members of the Methodist Episcopal
denomination.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 877 |
|
|
Union Twp. -
FRANK FATH, London, retail dealer in wines,
liquors and cigars, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Aug. 2, 1845. He
is a son of Jacob Fath, who came to America in 1851. He was
a miller by trade, and located at Miamisburg, in Montgomery County,
Ohio, ten miles from Dayton, where he died in 1875. He married
Phebe Mayer, also a native of Bavaria, and who bore him eight
children, tour now living. Mrs. Fath resides in
Dayton, and is sixty-four years of age. Our subject was the second
child of this union, and was six years old when he accompanied his
parents to America. In early life, he was in the butcher business,
and subsequently learned the printer’s trade. He came to London in
the spring of 1875, and worked at his trade the greater part of the time
for the succeeding five years. He then engaged in his present
business. In March, 1882, he refurnished his place of business, at
a cost of over $3,000. His rooms are fitted up in magnificent
style, and his trade is of the best. Mr. Fath is
Democratic in politics.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 878 |
|
|
Darby Twp. -
JOHN FINCH, deceased, was born in Canaan Township,
Jan. 20, 1816. In 1837, he married Emily Kilbury, who was
born in this township July 20, 1816. They had a family of seven
children, viz. Nancy, James E., Samantha, Sarah, T. M., Electa
and Joshua D., all married and doing well. Mr. and Mrs.
Finch were members of the M. E. Church. He was a Republican in
politics, a successful farmer, an affectionate husband and a kind and
indulgent father, respected by all who knew him. He started in
life without means and at the time of his death owned ninety six acres
of land. His widow resides with her daughter, Mrs. Manly Feese.
The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Finch were among the earliest
settlers of this vicinity. His father came in 1800, and raised a
family of ten children.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 970 |
|
|
Monroe Twp. -
JOHN H. FINLEY, farmer,
P. O. Rosedale. the subject of this sketch was born Dec. 29,
1812, in Rockbridge County, Va., where, in February, 1837, he married
Martha A. Ruff, daughter of John and Martha Ruff. To
them were born nine children, five of whom are now living, viz.:
William A., David W., Horace T., Martha M. and Winfield S.;
the names of the deceased are as follows: John F., Amanda M., Matilda
V. and Samuel W. Mrs. Finley was born July 28, 1817, in
Lexington, Va., and departed this life Dec. 20, 1873. About the
year 1849, with his wife and children. Mr. Finley came to
Madison County, Ohio, and settled in the northeastern portion of Monroe
Township. He has served as Clerk of Monroe Township many years, is
a member of the Christian Union Church, and the owner of 280 acres of
land. Winfield S. Finley, one of the sons of our subject,
was born Oct. 5, 1858, in Monroe Township, Madison County, and
received a good English education. On Aug. 11, 1880, he married
Miss Jennie Heath, daughter of James and Melinda Heath.
They have one child - Emery. Mr. Finley resides
on his father's homestead, the location of which has been given in this
sketch.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1065 |
|
|
Fairfield Twp. -
EDWARD FITZGERALD
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1088 |
|
|
Fairfield Twp. -
WILLIAM H. FITZGERALD
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1089 |
|
|
Union Twp. -
E. R. FLORENCE, ex-Treasurer of Madison County,
London. was born in Paint Township Sept. 7, 1837. His father, Robinson
Florence, is a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, and came to
Madison County about 1831 or 1832. He located in Paint Township,
where he still resides, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising.
He married Elizabeth Williams, a native of this county.
This union has been blessed with ten children, seven of whom are living.
Our subject is a second child and son, and obtained a very thorough
English education at a private school. He was engaged in farming
and stock-raising on the old home farm until January, 1873, when he was
elected Sheriff of Madison County, on the Democratic ticket. He
served four years in this position, and during that period was further
honored by being nominated and elected to the position of Treasurer of
Madison County. He took possession of the latter office in
September, 1878, and was subsequently re-elected in 1879. His
second term expired 1882. Mr. Florence was an able
and efficient public official and well esteemed by all. He is a
member of the Masonic fraternity, the Presbyterian Church, and has ever
been Democratic in political matters. He was united in marriage in
the spring of 1879, to Mary E. Cover, a native of Madison County.
They have no children. Mrs. Florence is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 879 |
|
|
Monroe Twp. -
JOHN FLORENCE, farmer,
P. O. Plain City. The subject of this sketch was born Oct. 5,
1843, in Madison County, Ohio. His parents are Robinson and
Elizabeth Florence, of Paint Township, this county. After
receiving a rudimentary education, our subject, in the fall of 1862,
entered the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, in which institution
he remained for one year. On Sept. 16, 1875, he married
Miss Blanche Morgridge, daughter of Joshua B. and Harriet
Morgridge. This union has been blessed with two children -
Mary M., born Aug. 6, 1876; and Walter T., born May
31, 1878. After his marriage, Mr. Florence resided in Paint
Township one year, when he settled in the northeastern portion of Monroe
Township, where he now lives. He is the owner of 230 acres of land
located partly in Monroe and Canaan Townships.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1066 |
|
|
Oak Run Twp. -
DANIEL
B. FOSTER, P. O. London, a well-known farmer of this township,
was born in Ross County, Ohio, Mar. 7, 1828. His grandfather, John
Foster, was a native of Virginia, and came to Ross County, Ohio,
about the commencement of the nineteenth century. One son, John
Foster, Jr., was born in Ross County. Ohio. Mar. 4. 1802. He was
there reared, and in 1833 came to Madison County, locating on the
present farm of our subject, which then comprised 875 acres. He was an
early settler of Oak Run Township, a Whig, and subsequently a
Republican, but never took an active part in politics. He was an honest
and industrious citizen, and departed this life Nov. 19, 1880. He
married Eliza Bowyer a native of Pike County. Ohio, and daughter
of Daniel Bowyer. There were ten children born to them,
eight now living. Mrs. Foster is still living.
Daniel B. was the eldest son, and was reared mostly
in this county. He received a good common school education, and has
resided on his present farm through life. He has been engaged in
agricultural pursuits during this time, also the raising of all kinds of
stock, principally sheep. His land consists of 515
acres - in three farms. Mr. Foster is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and for many years
has been a Class Leader in the congregation that meets in "Foster's
School house." He is also
connected with Bradford Grange of Range Township, Sons of Temperance of
Division No. 4, and the
Republican party. He has been twice married. His first union occurred
Jan. 22, 1852, when he was
united to Miranda McClimans. Three children were born to
them, two living—Bernard, and Jennie, wife of John Van
Wagner, of London. Mrs. Foster died Aug. 13, 1860, and
Mr. F. married for his second wife Margaret Johnston,
daughter of George Johnston, and born Jan. 1, 1837.
They have eight children—Jessie, Allie, Kemper L., E. Bruce, Eva, W.
Irvin, Frank E. and Maud.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1161 |
|
|
Oak Run Twp. -
JAMES FOSTER
came from Ross County and settled on the north side of Bradford's Fork,
about 1820; a few years later, his brother John came and settled near
him; they married two sisters by the name of Bougher. They became
prosperous farmers and large land-owners; they were active business men
and filled many offices of the county and township. James served
as County Commissioner.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 842 |
|
|
Stokes Twp. -
JOHN FOSTER (deceased) was born in Pennsylvania,
Jan. 7, 1821; he was a son of John and Jane Foster, natives of
Pennsylvania, where they remained until their death. Our subject
was united in marriage with Eliza Sampey, Feb. 26, 1846.
She was born in Pennsylvania, Apr. 13, 1823. They moved to West
Virginia in 1849, and remained there two years, then emigrated to Ohio,
in 1851, and settled in Fayette County, where they remained until his
death, which occurred Oct. 15, 1863. The family then moved to
Madison County, in 1866, and settled in Stokes Township. He
acquired a common school education, and was engaged in farming through
life. He was the father of eight children - Charlie, McDowell
D., Rebecca J., Leander, Arabella, Cecelia, Benjamin and Julia.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1038 |
|
|
Oak Run Twp. -
T. C. FOSTER, farmer, P. O.
London. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch was born in Oak
Run Township, Madison County, Nov. 12, 1849. His parents were
John Foster and Elizabeth (Bowyer) Foster. On Dec. 25,
1874, he was married to Ida F. Clingan, a daughter of A. J.
Clingan, an old settler of Somerford Township. By this
marriage three children have been born, viz., Forest, Blanche and
Belva. Mr. Foster was reared on a farm, and receiving such
an education as the surrounding schools afforded, and has spent his life
as an agriculturist. Through comparatively young, he is energetic
and industrious, and has gained for himself, the respect and esteem of
his fellows.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1162 |
|
|
Deer Creek Twp. -
A. N. FOX, farmer, P. O. La
Fayette, was a native of Madison County, Ohio, born Nov. 7, 1838,
and is a son of John and Elizabeth Fox, he a
native of New York, and she of Champaign County, Ohio. The grandfather,
Daniel Fox, was a native of Germany, who emigrated to
America about 1876, and married Abigail Allen, a native of
New York. They settled in that State, where they resided till 1813, when
they removed to Ohio and settled in Champaign County; they afterward
removed to Madison County, where he remained till his death. John,
the father of our subject, was born in 1801, and was twelve years of age
when they settled in Champaign County, and there grew to manhood, and
married Elizabeth Jones, a native of that county, born in
1805. In 1836, they removed to Madison County and settled in Pike
Township, where they lived till their death; she died May 11, 1846, and
he July 28, 1868. They had eight children, six now survive—Rudolph,
William R, John N., A. N., Alma (wife of Thomas Cantrall),
and Henry C. Rudolph (resides in Marion County, Ohio). and the
others all reside in Kansas but our subject. Mr. John
Fox, after locating in Madison County, entered upon the mercantile
trade at Rosedale, where he continued several years, also serving as
Postmaster during this time. He then sold out his store and purchased a
farm, and for twenty -five years devoted his attention to farming. Then
he again entered upon mercantile trade at Liverpool, where he continued
business till his death. He was also Postmaster while in business in
Liverpool. Mr. Fox was an enterprising, thorough going,
business man. He started in life without capital, and by his own
industry and good business management, he accumulated a good property.
At his death he owned 436 acres of land, besides quite an amount of
personal and other property at Liverpool. His character and integrity
were undoubted; he was a member and an earnest worker in the Methodist
Episcopal Church from his early manhood, and was a Steward and
Elder in the church for many years. Our subject was raised to farm
labor, and in his early life taught school for several years. He was
married, Nov. 27, 1862, to Clarinda J. Baker, who was born in
Delaware County, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1843, and was a daughter of Hiram
E. and Margaret J. (Wilson) Baker, he a native of New York,
and she of Ohio. They had nine children—eight now survive—Clarinda
J., Ellen M. (wife of L. G. Huff), Lester, Oscar, Sallie
(wife of Christian Kaufman), Eugene, Etta
and Edgar. Mr. Baker and wife now reside in Morrow
County, Ohio, where he is engaged in farming, a business which he has
followed the greater part of his life, and is one of the prominent
leading men of that county. Mr. Fox and wife have
five children—Edgar B., born Oct. 2, 1863; Gertrude,
born Dec. 30, 1865; Grace, born Jan. 13, 1869; Eva,
born Oct. 19, 1870; and Ross, born Dec. 3, 1878. Mr.
Fox, after his marriage, settled on the old home place near
Liverpool, where he lived two years; then he purchased a farm on Barron
Run, where he resided till 1873, when, in February of that year, he
located on the farm where he now resides. He served Pike Township as
Clerk several years.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1020 |
|
|
Stokes Twp. -
SAMUEL FRALICK, farmer, P. O. South Solon, was
born in Pennsylvania, June 2, 1837, and is a son of Joseph and Susan
Fralick, natives of Pennsylvania, where the former was born Jan. 13,
1811, and the latter Jan. 3, 1816. They were married, Oct. 12,
1834, emigrated to Ohio in 1853, and settled in Madison County, where
they remained until his death, May 20, 1874. The widow still
resides in Madison County. Our subject has been engaged in farming
and raising stock all his life. He owns at present 150 acres of
good land. He acquired a common school education, and has been
Township Trustee of Stokes Township, an office he filled with credit.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1038 |
|
|
Fairfield Twp. -
ROBERT FULLERTON
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 - Page 1089 |
|
