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Mack, Horace -
History of Columbiana County, Ohio
: with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers.
Philadelphia: D. W. Ensign & Co.,
1879
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)

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	JOEL ARMSTRONG first saw the light on the morning of Aug. 9, 1808. His native element was the farm. He was born on a farm in Columbiana County. To agricultural pursuits alone he devoted his earliest and his latest labors, and no other business had sufficient charms to draw him away from his plow. Mrs. Armstrong was born in Fayette Co., Pa., Apr. 26, 1821. The family of Mr. Armstrong consisted of eight children, of whom six are living. Ann P., born Dec. 1, 1838, died Aug. 17, 1873. Elizabeth T., born Feb. 18, 1840, was married to J. W. Templin, Oct. 18, 1860, living in Mahoning County; Wm. T., born Mar. 2, 1842, was killed at the battle of Perryville, on the 18th of October, 1862; Martha D., born Feb. 13, 1844, married to J. B. Templin, living in Nebraska; S. H., born Sept. 26, 1846, married Addie, daughter of Mathias Johnson, living on the home farm; Sarah S., born Sept. 29, 1848, married to W. H. Arnold, living in Salem; Charlotte, born Sept. 23, 1850, living at the old home; R. S., born June 21, 1853, living at the old home. Joel Armstrong died Feb. 10, 1865; Mrs. Joel Armstrong is still living. She with three of her children, above mentioned, live at the old home. This farm was entered by the father of Joel Armstrong in 1805, owned by Joel and is now in the hands of the third generation, the son, S. H., who inserts the view of this old and much loved home. Many pleasant associations cluster around a home like this, when the forefather left a home, perchance, of comparative ease and comfort, and came to an almost unsettled country to endure the privations and hardships incident to new settlers, till his steady and earnest toil was rewarded by the blessings and crowned with the many bounties of Providence. Great changes grow out of steady and constant strokes; the sturdy forest is laid low, and there in time is reared the pleasant home, with all its cherished adornments. Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Philadelphia: D. W. Ensign & Co., 1879 - Page 300
A. R. Arter	A. R. ARTER. Prominent among the pioneers of Columbiana County we find the name of Michael Arter, who came to New Lisbon (the county seat) in 1805. He was born in Maryland, and came here, with his parents, when ten years of age. In 1816 he married Lydia, daughter of Joseph Richardson. The father of Mrs. Arter was one of the best known public men of the State of Ohio, having been elected to the Legislature and Senate of the State, serving as speaker of the latter for some time. Michael Arter moved from new New Lisbon to Hanover in the year 1816. There was then only one house in the place, the whole surrounding country being at that time almost entirely unsettled. He held many prominent positions in the county. In all these he acquitted himself to the satisfaction of those who had confided their trusts to him. He was the father of seven children, - five sons and two daughters, - viz.: Joseph R., born in New Lisbon, Oct. 18, 1817; now living in New Lisbon; has held some prominent positions, viz.: clerk of court of Columbiana County and State revenue collector for Eastern Ohio during the Rebellion. D. A., born Jan. 3, 1820; now living in Canton, Stark Co., O.; a prominent physician and surgeon. A. R., born Feb. 11, 1822; now a merchant in Hanover, Columbiana Co. Jane K., born Jan. 8, 1824; deceased. Jason R., born Dec. 12, 1825; served two years as surgeon in the army, under Gen. Thomas died 1873. Catharine A., born Apr. 30, 1828; married to Rev. J. Wright, a Methodist minister; now living in Cardington, O. T. J., born July 22, 1830; held the offices of United States assessor and collector during the Rebellion; is now living on the old farm, first bought by his father. A. R. Arter, the third son, - who contributes this family history, - learned the tanning trade when quite young, and took charge of his father's tannery until 1845, when he married Mary, daughter of Elimelech Swearingen; from this union were born seven children, - six sons and one daughter, - viz.: Leonard, born Aug. 3, 1846; served in the Union army during the Rebellion; escaped the dangers of the battle-field and sickness of the camp; reached home in safety; died June 19, 1870. Alonzo, born Feb. 3, 1850; died July 22, 1859. Newton S. and Norman R. (twins), born Nov. 24, 1862; Newton S. died June 8, 1863. Elbert E. and Gilbert M. (twins), born June 27, 1865. In 1863, A. R. Arter helped to organize the 18th Ohio Battalion, and was commissioned a captain by Gov. Todd. At the call of Gov. Brough, May 1864, this battalion responded and reported at Columbus, and with part of the 69th Battalion organized and formed the 143d Ohio Regt.; was mustered into the United States service on the 13th of May, and on the 15th left for Washington City; on its arrival was assigned to Gen. Hawkins' Div., 22d Army Corps. A. R. Arter was assigned full command of Fort Slocum, one of the most important points, at the head of Seventh Street, which was held with honor by four companies until the regiment was ordered to embark for Bermuda Hundred; there it was assigned to the 10th Army Corps, and placed in the entrenchments around Richmond and Petersburg, where it remained in active service until relieved from duty, and, proceeding to Camp Chase, O., was there mustered out of the service. Mr. Arter then left for home with his command, and has since been enjoying a business life in a quiet way. Elimelech Swearingen, father of the wife of A. R. Arter, was born in Beaver Co., Pa., Dec. 31, 1791. When about sixteen years of age, moved to Columbiana, O., where he resided until his death, July 20, 1869. Mr. Swearingen married Sarah Wilcoxon, June 14, 1810. From this union were born thirteen children, - five sons and eight daughters, - viz.: Mary A., born May 15, 1811; died Feb. 14, 1821. Rebecca, born Feb. 4, 1813; was married to John Eidley, of Hanover, O.; died May 26, 1865. Ruth, born Jan. 17, 1815; died May 20, 1875. Elimelech, born November, 1816; married Martha Hurford, of Canton, O.; died August, 1862. Virlinda, born Oct. 14, 1818; was married to Richard Aten, of Wellsville, O. George W., born Sept. 14, 1820; married Matilda Chapman, of Virginia; is now a practicing physician in Bedford, Taylor Co., Iowa. Elizabeth A., born Aug. 26, 1822; was married to A. Hurford, of Canton, O.; died Aug. 21, 1843. Daniel, born Feb. 23, 1826; married Hannah Chambers, of Steubenville, O.; now residing on a farm near Indiana, county-seat of Indiana Co., Pa. Lucinda, born Sept. 1, 1828; was married to O. G. Russell, of Wellsville, O.; died Mar. 13, 1858. Henry H., born July 17, 1830; married Maggie Poulton, of Columbiana County; she died Jan. 17, 1868. He then married Jennie Steele, of Carrollton, O.; is now living in Hanover, O.; engaged in mercantile business. Greenberry, born Jan. 21, 1833; married Sarah Swearingen, Of Columbiana County; resides at Kensington, Columbiana Co., O.; engaged in mercantile business. Sarah, born Mar. 1, 1836; resides at the old homestead. Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Philadelphia: D. W. Ensign & Co., 1879 - Page 167
	HENRY ATEN. This gentleman was a descendant of an old German family who emigrated to this country prior to the Revolution, and settled in what is now the State of Maryland, where our subject was born, Sept. 23, 1773. On account of the unsettled state of affairs at that time, he had no opportunity of receiving a good education; in fact, spending only three days in actual study. He was married in 1804 to Mary Morgan, a native of Pennsylvania. With his young wife, in the same year, he came to the town of Wellsville, Columbiana Co., Ohio, and located on the farm now owned and occupied by his son. In 1811 he erected a fine stone residence on his property, it being the firm one built in the county. The building is still standing in a good state of preservation, but was remodeled and repaired by his son in 1874. He had a family of six children, five or whom are now living, viz.: Charles M., born Aug. 14, 1805, who is a resident lawyer at New Lisbon; Richard, born Jan. 3, 1810, a retired farmer, living at Wellsville; Henry, born Oct. 3, 1814; Catharine A., born Aug. 11, 1817, the widow of Albert G. Cattell, formerly of Wellsville. Henry Aten was an old line Whig in politics, but on the formation of the Republican party he joined its ranks, and has never deviated from its principles. In religions belief he was a prominent members of the First Presbyterian church of Wellsville. He lost his companion Sept. 4, 1846. He died Apr. 28, 1876. For over a century was he permitted to live. Born a subject of Great Britain under the reign of George III, he witnessed the unsuccessful attempt of that king to subjugate the American colonies, and lived to see established a substantial republic, which has withstood the treason of traitors, and stands paramount to-day among the leading nations of the world. Henry, the youngest son of this worthy old patriarch, is a native of the county and land of his father's adoption, being born Oct. 3, 1814. His father having been always employed in farming, Henry's attention was early turned to agricultural pursuits, which have been his occupation throughout life, and he is now the possessor of a farm of one hundred and seventy acres, well situated, and one of the best producing in the county. He was married, Jan. 8, 1867, to Eliza A., daughter of John and Ann (Russell) Dever, who emigrated in 1855 to Yellow Creek township, Columbiana Co., from Beaver Co., Pa., she being born at the latter place April 14, 1843. Their family at present consists of three children, viz.: George McConnell, born Nov. 24, 1867; Carrie P., Feb. 2, 1869; Lydia J. F., Feb. 24, 1877. Republican in politics. Himself and wife are both active and useful members of the First Presbyterian church of Wellsville. Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Philadelphia: D. W. Ensign & Co., 1879 - Page 286

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