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BIOGRAPHIES
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COMMEMORATIVE
BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD
of the Counties of
HARRISON AND CARROLL, OHIO
Containing
Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, and of Many of the Early
Settled Families.
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1891
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JOHN CAMPBELL, sheriff of
Carroll County, and one of its most popular citizens, was born on the family
homestead in Harrison Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, Mar. 23, 1849, the third
son, and seventh in order of birth of the twelve children born to James
R. and Catharine (Hueston) Campbell. His grandfather, William
Campbell, emigrated from Scotland to this country in an early day,
settling in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he died. He had born to him
five children, the eldest of whom, James R., the father of our
subject, first saw the light in Jefferson County, where he grew to maturity,
and married, at the age of twenty-four years, Catherine Hueston,
a native of Carroll County, and of Scotch descent. After their
marriage they settled on a tract of land in Harrison Township, Carroll
County, which they at once set to work to clear and improve. They were
among the early pioneers of that region, their dwelling being a primitive
log cabin; and here they reared their family of five sons and seven
daughters, all of whom grew to maturity and married. This honored couple
passed from earth, respected and esteemed by all, he in October, 1870, at
the age of sixty-four years, and she in October, 1885, aged seventy-two
years; they were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Baxter's Ridge.
John Campbell, the subject proper of this
biographical sketch, received his education at the common schools of his
district, having to walk two miles in winter time to the nearest
school-house. At the death of his father he was appointed executor of
the estate, and continued to live with his widowed mother, superintending
the farm, three years. On Dec. 31, 1874, he was united in marriage
with Lieu Emma Woods, a native of Carroll County, daughter of
Robert and Catharine (Finefrock) Woods, early pioneers of the county.
After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Campbell carried on farming in Harrison
Township until 1878, in which year he embarked in the hardware business at
Dell Roy, Monroe Township, same county, which he continued until 1884, when
he sold out and removed to Carrollton, where he engaged with the hardware
firm of Huston & Son.
In the Republican primaries of June, 1887, Mr.
Campbell received the nomination for sheriff of Carroll County, for
which office there were no less than five candidates, and in the fall he was
elected by a handsome majority, his popularity being such that he ran ahead
of his ticket, and so efficiently did he fulfill the duties of the office
that he was re-elected without opposition in 1889, and is now serving his
second term. To our subject and wife have been born three children:
Jetta May, Robert W. and John Roy. The
parents are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Carrollton.
He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has filled all the chairs of the
lodge. In 1890 he was elected a member of the Board of Public
Education at Carrollton.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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R. F. CLARK
was born Jan. 19, 1836, in Orange Townshp, Carroll Co., Ohio. The
family can trace their origin to Jesse (the grandfather of R. F.),
who was born in Virginia, where the family had for many years resided.
Jesse's early life was passed in the pursuit of farming, interspersed
with an occasional day or so at school. He grew to manhood in
Virginia, and was married to Jane Grant, of Maryland. She bore
him the following children: Cara, John, William, Maria, Frances,
Robert and Grant. Jesse, with his family, consisting of a
wife and three children, in 1808 started for Ohio in a wagon, cutting their
way through the small growth that obstructed their path. They finally
arrived near the present village of Leesville, where they remained about two
years, and then purchased a farm near Bowerston, which they occupied for two
years, and partially cleared. They then purchased a farm adjoining the
tract they first entered. When the call for volunteers was made, in
1812, he enlisted in the defense of the frontier, and, in company with other
hardy and brave men, marched under the command of Gen. Harrison,
leaving their defenseless families to struggle along as best they could,
some of whom were nearly out of food when the volunteers returned.
Besides the scarcity of food, which threatened a famine, the mothers had to
care for the little ones and defend themselves from the wild beasts, which
were exceedingly plentiful at that time. Mr. Clark was a Whig,
and took a strong stand on the slavery question. He was among the
founders of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Leesville, in whose faith he
died. At the age of two years William Clark, father of our
subject, was brought to Ohio. The remainder of his life was spent
mostly within the confines of Orange Township. He remained at home,
working on the farm, until he was twenty-two, when he set out for himself,
and worked on the canal for eight dollars per month. At this work he
continued until he had earned enough to purchase a small farm, which, after
improving, he sold and purchased a larger one, of 160 acres, on which he
remained until his death. This farm he and family improved entirely.
In 1830 he was married to Ursula, daughter of William Rouse,
of Orange Township, and to this union were born the following children:
Jane, Henry F., David, R. Frank and Anna M. In politics
Mr. Clark was first a landing Whig, but, on the organization of the
Republican party, he became a member thereof. He was called upon to
fill many political offices in his township, the duties of which he
discharged with credit to himself and to the benefit of his township. On May
15, 1881, he died, and was laid to rest by the side of his wife, who died
Jan. 18, 1861.
R. Frank Clark has spent his whole life in the
township of his birth, and has, since his arrival at a suitable age, been
engaged in farming, and now has under his control some 550 acres. He
has always been among the stanchest of Republicans, and is an earnest and
progressive citizen. He inherits the good judgment of his ancestry, as
well as their financial ability, and is keeping up the reputation the family
gained by their honesty and virtue. On Dec. 31, 1860, he married
Isabelle L., daughter of H. C. Roby, of Orange Township.
Their children were C. F., at home; Edward M., deceased;
Clyde H., Thaddeus S., Alice B., William D., Ursula E., Jesse F. and
Rush The family are well known in the history and growth of Orange
Township, and have exercised in important and beneficial influence in
molding the spirit and opinion of the community.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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JOSEPH CLOSE,
one of the honored old landmarks of Carroll County, was born in Island
Creek, Jefferson Co., Ohio, Aug. 18, 1815, a son of Peter and Rebecca
(McMurland) Close, the father a native of Germany, born in 1775, a son
of John Close, and the mother a native of Ireland, born in 1785,
being brought to the United States by some friends when she was yet a child.
When Peter Close, was ten years old he came to this country in
company with some neighbors, landing in New York, whence he made his way on
foot to Virginia, where he found friends and remained some time. Here
he was married to Miss Rebecca McMurland, who bore him nine children,
as follows: Sarah, John, Michael, William, Peter and Rebecca,
all deceased, and Mrs. Phoebe Thorley (residing in Rose Township,
Carroll County), Mrs. Jane Robbins (living at Delta, Ohio) and
Joseph. Soon after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Peter Close
removed to Island Creek, in Jefferson Co., Ohio, where he remained till Apr.
9, 1820, when he came to what is now Monroe Township, Carroll County, and
leased the farm now owned by Dr. Samuel Black. This he resided
on till 1828 when he entered eighty acres of land in Section 5, same
townships, on which he passed the remainder of his useful life, dying in
1864, his wife having passed away the previous year. They were for
many years members of the Lutheran Church, and in politics Mr. Close
was a Democrat. He served as a private in the War of 1812.
Joseph Close, the subject proper of these lines,
was educated at the district schools of his neighborhood, and early in life
learned carpentering, a trade he followed till 1885. On November 29,
1838, he was married to Miss Margaret Thorley, a native of Somerset
County, Penn., and to this union were born eleven children, of whom the
following is a brief record: John and Elizabeth are deceased;
Mrs. Jane Briceland resides in Greencastle, Ind.; Peter is at
home; Thomas resides in Oneida, Ohio; Mrs. Phoebe Huff is in
Monroe Township; Mrs. Sarah Bower lives in Rose Township; William
is still on the homestead; Mrs. Margaret C. Marshall lives in Monroe
township; John R is in Rose Township, and Mrs. Rebecca Griffin
in Stark County, Ohio.
Mr. Close, after his marriage, purchased
forty-five acres of land near his father's farm, on which he lived until
1868, when he moved to where he now resides, the farm having been entered by
the Russell Brothers, and purchased by our subject in 1864. It
contains 114 acres, and lies partly in Monroe Township and partly in Rose.
In politics Mr. Close is a Democrat, and has served as justice of the
peace twelve years; in religion he is a member of the Presbyterian Church,
as was also his amiable wife, who departed this life Nov. 12, 1886.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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JOHN T. COGSIL |
JOHN T. COGSIL
has resided on the same farm in Loudon Township, Carroll County, for over
half a century, having come here with his parents when nine Years of age.
He was born in Maryland, Sept. 18, 1829, a son of Harvey and Mary (Vincel)
Cogsil, and the grandson of Truman Cogsil, who was born near
Roxbury, Conn., of English parentage. He, Truman, was married
to Civil Hawley also a native of Connecticut, who bore him children
as follows: Harvey, Anson B., Elizur, Hawley, Mary, Almira, Nancy,
Harriet, Sarah and Ann. The parents lived all their lives
near Roxbury, where they carried on farming. They were members of the
Episcopal Church, and in politics Mr. Cogsil was an Old-line Whig.
Harvey Cogsil, father of John T., was
born near Roxbury, Conn., Apr. 17, 1798, receiving his education at the
subscription schools of the neighborhood. In his youth he went to
Virginia, where he met Miss Mary Vincel, a native of Loudoun County,
that State, born in 1801, and became united in marriage with her in 1820.
They remained in Virginia most of the time in farming, until 1838, in which
year they proceeded to Ohio, where he purchased the farm of 400 acres in
Loudon Township, Carroll County, on which his so, John T., resides,
now known as "The Oaks." He afterward bought more land in the same
locality and 2,000 acres in Missouri, residing on the farm first purchased
until his death, which occurred Mar. 12, 1885, his wife having preceded him
to the grave June 30, 1876; she was a member of the Lutheran Church for many
years. To them were born seven children, a brief record of whom is as
follows: Oliver is a resident of Lee Township, Carroll County;
George is deceased; john T. is the subject of this memoir;
Harvey lives in Muskingum County, Ohio; Anson B. is deceased;
Antoinette and Mary F. are living with John T.
Politically Harvey Cogsil was a Democrat; he was one of the founders
of Carroll County Fair; and took an active part in building the Carrollton &
Oneida Railroad, the first railroad to reach Carrollton, and was one of the
pioneer stock-dealers of the county.
John T. Cogsil was reared to manhood in Ohio,
attending the common schools, where he received a good, practical business
education. He has, since commencing for himself, always been engaged
in farming and stock-dealing on the old home place. In politics he is
a Democrat. At one time he was captain of Company K, First Regiment,
State Militia.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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ISAAC W. COX,
one of the most prominent of Carroll County's prosperous agriculturists, is
a native of the same, born in East Township, Jan. 22, 1839. His
grandfather, Joseph Cox, who was born in Ireland in 1769, came to
this country when a young man (it is supposed) and settled in Beaver County,
Penn., where he married his first wife (whose name is not now known), and
had children as follows: James, John, Isaac and Nancy,
of whom James became the father of our subject; Isaac resided
in Beaver County, Penn., all his life, and John went to Illinois,
where he died. The second wife of Joseph Cox was Mary Bettis,
who bore him the following named children: William, who grew to
manhood in East Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, and then moved to Williams
County, Ohio, where he died; Margaret, who was married to David
Holmes, and lived in Carroll County, Ohio, all her days and Joseph,
who went to Williams County, Ohio, enlisted in the Civil War, and died at
Camp Dennison. The father of these children had come to Ohio in
1818, and entered 160 acre of land in what is now East Township, Carroll
County, part of which land is now owned by Jacob Gamble. On
this place he erected a log house in which he passed the remainder of his
days, dying in 1854. In religion he was a member of the Disciples
Church, and in politics he supported the principles of the Whig party.
John Cox, father of our subject, was born in
Beaver County, Penn., in 1800, where he received a common school education.
In 1818 he came to Ohio with his parents and helped to clear and improve the
land entered by his father. In 1821 he was married to Mary Smith,
who was born in 1797 in eastern Pennsylvania near the Susquehanna River, a
daughter of Robert Smith, a native of Ireland. To this union
were born ten children: Jane, wife of the late William Davis,
of East Township, Carroll Co., Ohio; John, who resides in Bergholtz,
Ohio; Mary A., wife of Andrew Rash, of Van Wert County, Ohio;
Ellen widow of the late Andrew Kennedy of East Township,
Carroll County; James, who resides in East Township; Elizabeth,
deceased wife of Albert Bettis; Isabelle, wife of Alex
Cunningham, in Augusta Township, Carroll County; Sarah, wife of
John R. Shaw, of East Township, Carroll County; Isaac W., our
subject, and William H., who reside in East Township. After his
marriage James Cox settled on part of the land which was entered by
his father, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1856, at
which time he owned 276 acres of land in East Township. His widow
passed her last days at the home of her son, Isaac W., and died in
1875. Both had been members of the Presbyterian Church for many years,
and politically Mr. Cox was first a Whig and afterward a Republican.
Isaac
W. Cox was reared to manhood on the farm and educated at the district
school. On May 30, 1859, he was married to Lydia A. Pottorf,
who was born in Augusta Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, Apr. 6, 1842, a
daughter of Henry and Mary (Hewitt) Pottorf, and to this union were
born eight children, all living in Carroll County, viz.: Alpheretta,
wife of Robert Graham, of Lee Township; Mary, wife of Homer
Manfull, of Augusta Township; William H., in Washington
Township; Seymour, at home; Benjamin L., in East Township; James,
in Augusta Township, and Frank and Eva, at home. After
his marriage Mr. Cox remained on his father's farm a short
time, and then moved to Muddy Fork, whence, after a brief residence, he
returned to the home farm, where he remained till 1871, when he purchased
the farm he now owns which contains 212 acres on Sections 13 and 18, East
Township. In 1881 he erected one of the finest barns in Carroll
County, in size 40x72 feet, with basement, etc. His elegant gothic
residence, 40x54 feet, which is built of brick and finished with walnut,
cherry, white ash, chestnut, oak and red elm, was greeted in 1886. It
is surmounted on the southwest west corner with a tower sixty feet in
height, a flight of stairs leading to the top. The timber the
house is finished with grew on the farm, the brick was made from clay taken
from the farm, and was made on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are
members of the Presbyterian Church of Augusta, and politics he is a
Republican.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
- 1891 - Page 975 |
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JAMES
CRAWFORD (deceased) was born in what is now Augusta Township, Carroll
Co., Ohio, in the year 1818, and was prominent as a citizen and fruitman
until his death, which occurred Apr. 7, 1877. His father, James
Crawford, Sr., was a native of County Donegal, Ireland, who, when a
young man, came to this country and first located in Washington County,
Penn., where he was married to Margaret Allender, a native of County
Derry, Ireland, who came to Penn Valley, Penn., in 1785, and soon after this
event they came to the then Far West and settled in the township and county
named above formerly known as the territory northwest of the Ohio and above
the mouth of the Kentucky rivers, which were then swarming with bears, deer,
wolves, and, not unfrequently, panthers. In this wilderness
Mr. Crawford entered 160 acres of land, directed by an act of Congress
to be sold at the Steubenville general land office, and erected a log cabin,
where after a long life of hardships, yet of usefulness, he passed away.
James Crawford, whose name opens this sketch,
was born on the tract of land just alluded to, and on it grew to manhood,
after reaching which estate he married Miss Anne Crawford, who was
born in Beaver County, Penn., May 7, 1824, a daughter of George and Jane
McRoney Crawford, former born in Ireland, latter a native of Lancaster
County, Penn. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Crawford settled on
the old homestead in Augusta Township, where there were born to them seven
children, of whom four only are now living, named as follows: James
M., Johnson B., John T. and Lowman I. Mrs. Crawford still
resides on the old homestead with three of her sons, who are practical
farmers. The soil is fertile, and the farm is now improved with a fine
brick dwelling and spacious barns. The farm, under the management of
the sons, is kept in most excellent condition, and is devoted to fruit,
grain-growing and stock-raising. The young men stand out prominently
as successful and representative farmers, and are growing up in the habits
of their respected father - those of industry and integrity. In
politics they are Democratic; their religion is that of the United
Presbyterian Church, of the session of which at Glade Run Mr. Crawford
(deceased) had been a member for many years.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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THOMAS
P. CRAWFORD, M. D., of Augusta, Carroll County, was born in East
Township, that county, Aug. 25, 1849. He was reared to manhood on the
farm, and received his education at the district schools and the New
Wilmington College of Pennsylvania. He then spent about four years in
teaching in the district schools, and in 1872 commenced to read medicine-
with Dr. James Westfall, of Minerva. In 1874 he entered
the Wooster Medical College, of Cleveland, from which he graduated in 1877.
When he returned from college he entered upon practice at Mechanicstown,
Carroll Co., Ohio, where he remained three years and then removed to
Malvern, and in 1883 came to Augusta, where he has since been in active and
most successful practice. On May 28, 1874, he married Miss Sadilla
M. Milbourn, who was born May 31, 1853, a daughter of Samuel and
Agnes J. (Myers) Milbourn. To this union was born one son,
Samuel Milbourn Crawford. Mrs. Crawford died Dec. 3,
1881, an active and devout member of the Disciples Church. Dr.
Crawford is a member of the United Presbyterian Church.
Politically he is a Republican, and is one of the leading and most
influential men of Augusta Township. Samuel Milbourn was
born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Mar. 1, 1826. His father, Samuel,
was born in Virginia, and was a son of Andrew, also a native of
Virginia. Samuel, Sr., grew to manhood in his native
State, and married Jane Craig. Their children were as
follows: Andrew, Lydia and David and Absalom
(twins) are residing in Columbiana County, Ohio; Jacob is
deceased; Jonathan and Samuel are in Augusta, Ohio, and
Isaac is in Alliance, Ohio. Samuel Milbourn in a
very early day came to Ohio and entered a tract of land in Columbiana
County, near Hanover, where he resided all his life. Politically he
was a Whig. His son, Samuel, Jr., resided on the farm till he
was grown to manhood, or till he was eighteen years old, when he commenced
to learn the carpenter's trade, which he has continually worked at, his
field of labor being mostly in Carroll County, Ohio. On May 1, 1851,
he married Miss Agnes J. Myers, who was born in 1829, a daughter of
John and Rachel (Wolfkail) Myers. To this union was born one daughter,
Sadilla, deceased wife of Dr. Thomas P. Crawford, our
subject. Politically Mr. Milbourn is a Republican, and
he and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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WILLIAM
CRAWFORD (deceased) was born in College Donegal, Ireland, in 1796.
His father, William Crawford, was also born in County Donegal, and
was a son of Matthew Crawford. In 1803 Matthew, his son
William, and their families emigrated to the United States and
settled in Washington County, Penn. In 1820 Matthew, in company
with his three sons, Matthew, John and James, came to Augusta
Township, Carroll County, Ohio, where the three sons entered 160 acres each,
part of the land being now owned by the heirs. Matthew spent
his last days on this land.
William Crawford, the son of Matthew,
was reared to manhood in Ireland, and married Nancy Monon, a
native of that country, the fruits of the union being twelve children, viz.:
George, Matthew (1), William (1), (Matthew (1)
and William (1) died in infancy in Ireland), William
(2), Margaret and Matthew (2) (they were born in Ireland), and
John, James, Oliver (an M. D.), Thomas,
Lettie and Robert were born in the United States. Matthew
(2) still resides in Washington County, Penn., the only one of the twelve
children now living; Margaret married Thomas Forsythe,
and both are now deceased; Lettie died in infancy; William
(father of subject) remained all his life in Pennsylvania, on the land where
they first settled in 1803, and died in 1847, aged seventy-seven years.
His wife, Nancy, died in 1848, aged seventy-seven.
William Crawford, our subject, was seven
years old when his parents settled in Pennsylvania, where he was reared to
manhood and educated at the subscription schools. On May 4, 1831, he
married Miss Elizabeth Slator, who was born in
Washington County, Penn., Dec. 30, 1803, and the fruits of this union were
two children, viz.: One daughter that died in infancy, and one son, John
T., who now resides in East Township, Carroll, Co., Ohio.
Elizabeth (Slator) Crawford died Jan. 18, 1840, aged
thirty-six years eighteen days. Our subject and his son, John T.
, moved to Ohio in April, 1840, to his farm in East Township, Carroll Co.,
Ohio, which contains 100 acres, and which he had purchased in 1827. On
May 7, 1841, he married Miss Isabella Orr, who was born in Washington
County, Penn., Feb. 19, 1810, a daughter of Joshua and Mary (Colwell) Orr,
natives of County Tyrone, Ireland, and who, in 1811, came to the United
States and settled in Washington County, Penn., where they remained till
their death, Mr. Orr dying in 1872. aged eighty-two years; his wife,
Mary, having died in 1870, aged seventy-nine years. They were
parents of four children, viz.: Isabella, Elenor, James
and Eliza.
Our subject purchased fifty-five acres adjoining his
farm on the east, and the farm is at present owned by his son-in-law,
James Patterson. Mr. William Crawford
remained on his farm till his death, which occurred in 1873, when he was
seventy-seven years old. He was well known and highly esteemed, and
had been a ruling elder in the United Presbyterian Church for many years.
Mrs. Isabella Crawford still resides on the farm.
They were parents of eight children, viz.: William B., a resident of
Augusta Township, Carroll Co., Ohio; Nancy L., wife of J.
Patterson, of East Township; Joshua H., in Pueblo, Colo.;
Thomas P., an M. D., in Augusta, Ohio; James F., hardware
merchant at Malvern, Ohio; George R., Robert O. and Mary J.
(deceased).
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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WILLIAM
B. CRAWFORD. Among the respected families of Augusta Township,
Carroll County, prominent for honesty and straightforwardness, as well as
for success in business affairs, none are more conspicuous than the
Crawfords. They can trace their ancestors as far back as
William Crawford, Sr., grandfather of the subject of this biographical
sketch; he was a farmer in Ireland, but immigrated to America in 1800, where
he and his little family found a home in Washington County, Penn., where he
followed farming as a means of support until he died. William
Crawford, the father of William B., was born in County Down,
Ireland, in 1794, and when six years of age came with his parents to
America. In Pennsylvania he received his education; at the same time
he was obliged to help his father on the farm. On reaching maturity he
married Miss Isabell Orr, who was a native of Washington County,
Penn. In 1840 Mr. and Mrs. Crawford left their home in
Pennsylvania for one in East Township, Carroll Co., Ohio. After a long
life of hardships, interspersed with golden moments of sunshine, Mr.
Crawford still lives to mourn her husband's death. Mr. Crawford
was a leading man of his time, was elected trustee and to other offices by
his fellow citizens, and was a man respected by all.
William B. Crawford, the gentleman whose name
heads this article, is the eldest of the ten children born to his parents,
and first saw the light in East Township, Carroll Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1843.
There, in the vicinity of his home, he received his earliest instruction by
attending the district school; but, not being contented with this amount of
education, he attended the academy at New Hagerstown, Ohio, two terms.
Mr. Crawford then taught school for a number of terms, and thus
perfected his own education by instructing others. At the age of
twenty-five he married Miss Harriet Elvinah Rinehart, who was reared
in Washington Township, Carroll Co., Ohio. The Rinehart family
are of German descent, as the name plainly signifies. To this union
were born six children, two of whom are now deceased. Soon after
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Crawford moved to East Township, Carroll
County, where they lived three years, after which Mr. Crawford bought
his present farm, and has been a resident of August Township ever since.
Mr. Crawford has a well-improved farm of 146 acres. He is a
grain producer and stock-raiser, taking much pride in raising blooded
stock, such as Shorthorn cattle, Spanish Merino sheep, etc. In
politics Mr. Crawford is a Republican, and has held the offices of
township trustee, treasurer, etc., and once was nominated for member of the
board of friends, who are unanimous in expressing their high regard and
esteem.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Records of the counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Illustrated - Published: Chicago - J. H. Beers & Co.
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