BIOGRAPHIES

Source:
The History of Clark County, Ohio:
containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers
and prominent men, history of the Northwest Territory, history of Ohio, map of Clark County, Constitution
of the United States, miscellaneous matters, etc., etc.
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	Moorefield Twp - GEORGE W. YEAZEL, farmer; born July 4, 1851, a native of Clark Co.; is a son of Jacob and Eleanor Yeazel, he a native of Ohio and she of Virginia. Jacob was born in Clinton Co., Ohio, Nov. 10, 1809; is a son of Arbaham and Mary (Curl) Yeazel, natives of Virginia, but became early settlers of Clinton Co., Ohio, where they resided till January, 1810, when they removed to Clark Co., and located upon the place where Jacob now resides. Here they lived till their death. He died Jan. 2, 1832; his wife died Sept. 22, 1828. When they came here, they began in pioneer style in the “little log cabin,” opening out and clearing up the farm right from the primitive forest, and consequently endured all the hardships of such pioneer life. But before his death, by his own labor and industry, the work of his hands was rewarded by a good farm and home, with most of the comforts of life. Mr. Yeazel was a man of great integrity of character, and had the confidence of the people, and although he never sought office, yet he was Justice of the Peace for several years. Of a family of fourteen children, seven now survive—Sally, David, Jacob, Elizabeth, Abraham, Sidney and James. Jacob remained with his father upon the home place till his death. Was married March 31, 1831, to Eleanor, daughter of John and Jane (Davis) Foley, natives of Virginia, who became residents of Clark Co. about 1805. Issue, seven children—Eliza Jane, Catharine, John A., James E., Wm. H., Ellen and George W. Mr. Yeazel is now 71 years of age; has been a resident of this county and upon the same farm seventy years; has, in connection with farming, dealt considerably in stock; has been a man of industry and integrity of character, and taken a live interest in schools and the public interests of his township and community. Has held the office of School Director twelve years, and Township Trustee four years. Our subject was raised to farm labor. Was married Nov. 20, 1872, to Jennie, daughter of Jacob and Rachel McClelland, natives of Ohio. Issue, four children—Alice, Jacob, Mabel and Laura Bell. Mr. Yeazel located upon a farm of his father’s, and afterward bought it, upon which he lived five years, then sold it and bought the farm upon which he now lives, and has since resided. He has 40 acres of good land, all in cultivation, upon which he has erected good buildings, and has good improvements, constituting a pleasant home and residence. Mr. Yeazel, in connection with farming, deals more or less in stock, and, although comparatively a young man, is well situated, and having the confidence of the people, will, doubtless, make a success in life. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 996 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz
	Moorefield Twp - JACOB YEAZEL, JR., was born in Clark Co., Ohio, July 8, 1842, and is the son of Jeremiah and Jane M. Yeazel, and grew to manhood upon the old homestead. He was married, Jan. 13, 1868, to Harriet Jones, daughter of John H. and Jemima C. (Bodkin) Jones, natives of Clark Co., and parents of five children—William W., Harriet Ann, Isabella and Virginia (twins) and George H., who was killed in the war of the rebellion. Mrs. Yeazel’s father was killed by his horses running away with him Feb. 24, 1870, and her mother died Feb. 5, 1875. Mr. Yeazel farmed on various places until the spring of 1877; when he bought and located upon the farm of 170 acres, where he now resides, which is an excellent farm and under good cultivation. One child has been born to them—Glenna A. Mr. Yeazel has bright prospects, being a good farmer and an upright man. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 996 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz
Jeremiah Yeazell	Moorefield Twp - JEREMIAH YEAZEL, deceased. Of the many large and well-known families of Clark Co., the Yeazels are no doubt one of the most extensive in relationship and numbers. Jeremiah Yeazel was born in Clinton Co., Ohio, Jan. 16, 1806, and was the son of Abraham and Maryt (Curl) Yeazel, natives of Virginia, who settled in Clinton Co., Ohio, at an early day, coming to this county in January, 1810, and locating in the southeast part of Moorefield Township, where Mary Yeazel died, Sept. 22, 1828, and her husband Jan. 2, 1832. They had a family of fourteen children, seven of whom are yet living, and Jeremiah grew to manhood, inured to the privations and hardships of pioneer life. He was married, Dec. 20, 1827, to Jane M. Hodge, daughter of Andrew and Isabel (McTire) Hodge, natives of Virginia, who first removed to Kentucky, coming to Pleasant Township, Clark Co., Ohio, in 1808. Mr. Hodge entered 480 acres of land, upon which they spent their lives, enduring every hardship and trial which was the common lot of the pioneer, his wife dying Dec. 6, 1823, and he March 7, 1858, at the advanced age of 88 years. Of a family of six children who were born to Andrew and Isabel Hodge, all are now dead, Mrs. Yeazel having been the last survivor, she dying June 5, 1881, after a short illness, comforted in her last moments by the presence of her children. She was the only member of the Hodge family, born after her parents’ settlement in this county, her birth occurring Dec. 24, 1809. Jeremiah and wife lived on rented farms for seven years, then bought a piece of land upon which they resided about eleven years, when they built the large house which has been the family home since the spring of 1845. To Jeremiah and Jane M. Yeazel were born twelve children—William E., John, James H., Mary J., Isabell, Andrew H., Jacob, Henry, Lousa, Scott, Edward W. and Sarah A., all of whom are living, with the exception of the youngest. They started in life poor, but by their own labor had accumulated a good competency, when death severed the union, Jeremiah dying Jan. 16, 1861, upon the day he was 55 years old. Politically, a Republican; he was a man well known and respected, and was a representative member of one of the leading families of Clark Co. His widow, with the help of her faithful children, added to the estate left by her husband until she was the owner of 558 acres of land under good cultivation, with fine improvements, which constituted a beautiful home for her in her declining years. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 996 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz
	WILLIAM YEAZELL, farmer; P. O. Vienna Cross Roads. A son of Jeremiah Yeazell, late of this county, and grandson of Abraham, a native of Virginia, who came to Ohio at a very early day and located in Moorefield Township, and there until his death. Jeremiah was born in Moorefield Township, was raised and educated there and lived there until his death. The subject of this sketch was born Jan. 24, 1829, in Moorefield Township, upon his father’s farm. Was raised and educated a tiller of the soil, and has always been engaged in that calling. He was married, Jan. 27, 1850, to Miss Lydia A., daughter of Erastus Bennett, a native of New York. Mr. Yeazell has been very successful in his vocation. He owns the valuable farm where he lives, in Pleasant Township, and also a farm in Champaign Co., Ill. They had six children, five living—James, Jane, Ellen, Elizabeth and Mary. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 980 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz
	WILLIAM M. YEAZELL, retired farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Springfield; is a native of Clark County, and a descendant of a pioneer family of Moorefield Township. The subject of this sketch was born in Moorefield Township in 1835; is a son of William and Eliza (Foley) Yeazell. He remained on the farm with his parents during his youth, receiving a limited common-school education. When about 20 years of age, he went into the mill at Moorefield, where he remained about six years. When the war broke out, he returned to the old homestead and assisted his father in farming; in 1862, his father died, and he remained on the old homestead until 1872, when he removed to Springfield, and has since resided here. Mr. Yeazell still retains the old homestead in Moorefield Township, and, though not permanently engaged in any active business, occasionally purchases a shipment of stock, which, with other occasional speculations, serve the double purpose of employing his time and producing profit. He married, Dec. 11, 1866, Miss Ann Clark, sister of Charles M. Clark, whose biography also appears in this work. Mr. Yeazell’s house, No. 425 East High street, purchased just previous to his removal to the city, compares favorably with the fine residences for which this street is noted. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 952 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz
	MRS. MARY S. YOUNG, Springfield. Mrs. Young is the widow of Henry Young, deceased. Mrs. Young was born in Frederick Co., Md., March 17, 1837; she is the daughter of Samuel and Maria Remsburg; was married to Mr. Young Dec. 18, 1856, and in 1861 they moved to Ohio and settled in this county, on the farm north of Springfield now owned by Daniel Young, Sr. Mr. Young died June 16, 1871, leaving Mrs. Young with three children—Clarence M., Jennie V. and Annie M. In 1878, Mrs. Young purchased and removed to the beautiful farm of 80 acres, which is located about three miles southeast of Springfield. Clarence is now old enough to carry on the farm; he and his two sisters are a great help and comfort to their mother. Mr. and Mrs. Young’s parents were natives of Maryland. SOURCE: The History of Clark County, Ohio : Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1881 - Page 952 - Transcribed for Ohio Genealogy Express by Cathy Portz

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