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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1880
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JOHN H. WILLIAMS, wagon-maker,
Pleasant Hill; born in Newton Township Feb. 16, 1826; is the
son of Henry and grandson of Michael Williams;
the latter was a native of North Carolina, and came to Ohio
about the year 1800, bringing with him his four sons and
five daughters, viz., George, Michael,
Henry,
John, Catherine, Frances, Elizabeth,
Barbara and Mollie; from these, numerous
descendants sprung, and now live in this vicinity;
Michael, Sr., died soon after coming here.
Henry was born in North Carolina in 1783; he made his
first location on Sec. 19, purchasing 90 acres, afterward
adding 240, which he principally cleared; he died Oct. 20,
1861; he was a good Christian, and held in high esteem.
He was married four times; his first wife, Elizabeth
Stage, died Oct. 28, 1816; the second wife, Sarah
Fetter, died Mar. 15, 1829; the third wife, Nancy
Miller, died May 15, 1858; his fourth wife, Esther
(Neil) Coppock, now lives, at an old age; eighteen
children were the fruits of these several unions, five by
the first marriage, six by the second, and seven by the
third; seven now survive. John H. was raised on
the farm until 18, after which he followed wagon and
carriage making seven years, and was the first
carriage-maker of the township, and the only one making
coach varnish; he has taken out the following patents:
Improvement on fire setting and cooling machines, two
patents on tire-setting, on following dates, June 19, 1857
and Oct. 18, 1870, also patent for improvement in reeds for
looms of weaving machines, for flexible window-shades (date,
June 28, 1870), and a patent for measuring carriage
cushions, dated Feb. 14, 1871; he is now engaged on an
improved chemical apparatus for manufacturing medicines, and
is also proprietor of a valuable compound medicine.
Has been twice married; first, Apr. 16, 1847, to Sarah
Coate, who died Mar. 17, 1861; of their seven
children, three now survive. Nov. 3, 1863, he married
Mary A. Gillums, of French descent, and born in
Pennsylvania.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
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KIRK WILLIAMSON,
saw-milling, Covington; born in Darke Co., Ohio, in 1848; is the
son of Silas W. and Antis White; his paternal
grandfather, James W., was a member of a militia company
during the war of 1812. In the spring of 1849, Silas
Williamson
moved east of Covington, where he passed the remainder of his
life. The subject of this sketch is the fifth child of
this family, and his early life was that of a farmer boy; he
received his early education in the common schools of his day,
and by close application to his books he acquired a good
practical education. His first move from the parental roof
was on a farm near the homestead; here he remained one year, and
then in the spring of 1872, began the saw-mill business with his
brother; they located first in Franklin Township, Clark Co.,
where they remained four years, and then moved to Newton
Township. He was married in 1874 to Harriet
Weaver, of Franklin Township, Darke Co., whose father,
Adam Weaver, was an early settler of the township,
and entered the farm on which he lived and died, his death
occurring in July, 1878, at the age of 66 years. He had a
family of eleven children, five of whom are still living.
He was born in Montgomery Co., and when a young man, moved to
Franklin Township. He was married to Mary
Hollopeter. Mr. Williamson finds his
political views expressed in the Prohibition party.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
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W. M. WILLIAMSON,
saw-milling; P. O. Covington; born in Clermont Co., Ohio, in
July, 1838; is the son of Silas W. and Antis White; his
grandfathers were from New Jersey; his paternal grandfather
emigrated to Virginia, and his paternal
grandmother was born in Virginia; James W., his
grandfather, came to Ohio in 1812, and to this county in 1840,
where his wife died in 1866, and he in 1870. Silas
was the oldest son of ten children; in 1840, he located in Darke
Co., soon after removed to Miami Co., where he died in
September, 1869; his wife still survives. Of his six sons
and one daughter, two sons are deceased. Our subject was
the oldest of the family, and followed farming until August,
1861, when he enlisted in Co. B, 44th O. V. I., in which he
served two and a half years; re-enlisted, and was placed in the
8th O. V. C., and, with his regiment, was discharged August,
1865; he was in the battles of Louisburg, Knoxville, Lynchburg,
and many others; he served in Kentucky and West Virginia; was
wounded and taken prisoner at Beverley; was soon paroled, and
returned to his regiment. Soon after his discharge, he went to
Iowa, returning to his present place in March, 1871. The
past eight years have been devoted to the saw-mill business; he
has one of the best and most convenient mills in the township.
In November, 1866, Mr. Williamson married Martha A.
Sowell, of Henry Co., Iowa; they have three children.
Mr. W. is Major of the 3d O. N. G.; has been a member
seven years, and has held the offices of Second and First
Lieutenant, also Captain. He is a Republican in politics,
and labors for the success of his party.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
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