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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Genealogical & Biographical Record
of Miami Co., Ohio
Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company
1900
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SAMUEL M. OAKES.
A resident of Pleasant Hill, Mr. Oakes is now living
retired and his rest from active labor is well merited, since for
many years he was recognized as one of the leading farmers of the
county and his life was one of marked industry in connection with
agricultural pursuits. Mr. Oakes was one of
Ohio's native sons, his birth occurring in Union township,
Montgomery county, Mar. 19, 1833. His father, Samuel
Oakes, was a native of Pennsylvania, and with the grandfather of
our subject, Daniel Oakes, came to Ohio in 1812,
taking up his abode near the present site of the city of Dayton.
The grandfather died in Montgomery county, at the age of eighty-five
years, respected by all who knew him, for his career was honorable
and upright. Samuel Oakes was a lad of six
summers when he accompanied his parents to Montgomery county and
upon the old homestead farm he was reared. He learned the
blacksmith's trade with his father, and in 1835 he removed to Miami
county, locating in Nashville, where he conducted a shop for some
time. Later he took up his abode in Kessler and subsequently
was a resident of Concord township, in which he made his home until
1855. He then came to Newton township, settling on a small
farm, and in connection with its cultivation he carried on
blacksmithing until 1885 or 1886. He next removed to North
Star, Darke county, and there died in 1892. His wife bore the
maiden name of Isabella Hammel, and by their marriage
twelve children were born, of whom four sons are now living, namely:
Samuel; Ira, a resident of Piqua; Davis and
Joseph.
Samuel M. Oakes started out in life on his own
account on attaining his majority and followed the occupation to
which he was reared, cultivating his father's farm in Concord
township. As a companion and helpmeet on life's journey he
chose Miss Malinda J. Smith, their marriage occurring
in December, 1855, and in 1857 removed to another farm in Concord
township, Mr. Oakes purchasing one hundred and sixty
acres of land, upon which he lived for three years. On the
expiration of that period he purchased eighty acres in Concord
township with his father and made his home thereon for six years, in
the meantime extending its boundaries by the additional purchase of
forty acres. He then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of
land in Montgomery county, near Salem, but after two and a half
years spent upon that place he returned to Miami county and
purchased a farm of one hundred and forty-six acres on section 16,
Newton township. There he lived until 1882, when he removed to
Pleasant Hill, where he has since made his home.
Mr. Oakes was called upon to mourn the
loss of his wife in 1899, her death occurring on the 3d of January.
Six children had been born of their marriage, but only two are now
living—Frank L. and Ella S. Those who have
passed away were Charley, Harvey, Kiffer and
Hiram, and the last three died on the same day. On the 3d of
May, 1900, Mr. Oakes was again married, his second
union being with Mrs. Rebecca Williams, the
widow of Henry Williams. In politics he is a
Republican and in religion is a member of the Brethren church.
He has long resided in this county and has witnessed most of its
growth and progress. He acquired his education in a log school
house furnished with slab seats. Now an excellent school
system prevails throughout the county and like progress has been
made along many lines which promote the general good. He has
served as township trustee for three years and proved a capable and
trustworthy officer. His business interests have occupied the
greater part of his time and attention, and his careful management
and wise direction, supplemented by unflagging industry, have gained
him a comfortable competence which now enables him to live retired.
Source: Genealogical & Biographical Record
of Miami Co., Ohio - Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company - 1900 - Page
817 |
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J. GUY O'DONNELL
Source: Genealogical & Biographical Record of Miami Co.,
Ohio - Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company - 1900 - Page 818 |
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O'KANE & HOFFMAN
Source: Genealogical & Biographical Record of Miami Co.,
Ohio - Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company - 1900 - Page 330 |
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WALTER C. O'KANE
Source: Genealogical & Biographical Record of Miami Co.,
Ohio - Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company - 1900 - Page 330 |
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W. P. ORR
Source: Genealogical & Biographical Record of Miami Co.,
Ohio - Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company - 1900 - Page 321 |
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