BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of the Upper Ohio Valley
with Historical Account of Columbiana County, Ohio.
A statement of the Resources, Industrial Growth and Commercial Advantages.  Family History and Biography
Vol. I & II. Illustrated
Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller -
1891

(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)

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JOHN W. HALL, the present efficient mayor of East Liverpool, is a native of Butler county, Penn., born in 1843, the son of William Hall, a mention of whom appears elsewhere.  Mr. Hall was educated in the schools of Beaver county, Penn., and the city of Pittsburg and spent some years on the farm and also assisted his father in the tanning business.  In 1862 he entered the army, enlisting in Company H, One Hundred and Fortieth Pennsylvania volunteers, with which he served until the close of the war.  He took part in a number of battles, among which were Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Spottsylvania Court House, in the last of which he received a severe wound.  At the close of the war he returned to Beaver county, Penn., where he remained until 1872, at which time he went west and spent some years in Colorado and other western states, during which he was engaged in different occupations.  He returned east in 1873 and one year later came to East Liverpool and engaged in different occupations.  He returned east in 1873 and one year later came to East Liverpool and engaged in contracting and building, and afterwards purchased an interest in the Union planing mill, with which he was connected for about one year.  Since that time he has been variously employed, principally in the lumber business, the latter of which he carried on successfully until elected to the office he now holds.  Mr. Hall is one of the leading democrats of Columbiana county, and his popularity is attested by his election as mayor, in which he overcame a republican majority of 800.  He is a Presbyterian in his religious affiliations, and also belongs to the G. A. R. and N. V. U.  He was married in 1875 to Miriam Sweeney, of Beaver county, Penn., a union blessed with the birth of the following children:  Sarah J., Cora B., Nancy W., John W., Mary H., Oliver J. and James S. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 325

ROBERT HALL, the leading lumber dealer of East Liverpool, was born in the city of Pittsburg, Penn., in the year 1846.  His parents, William and Jane (Bigger) Hall, were both natives of Pennsylvania, and of Irish descent.  William Hall was a tanner by trade, and followed that occupation at Jefferson, Penn., for a number of years.  He raised a family of six children and died in the year 1854.  Robert Hall was educated in the schools of Pittsburg, and gave his attention to farming until 1864, when he enlisted in company H, One Hundred and Fortieth regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers with which he served until the close of the war.  He took part in several battles, among which were the Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House, Petersburg and others, and was twice wounded, though not severely.  At the close of the war he returned to his home in Beaver county, Penn., and engaged in the carpenter's trade which he followed until 1873 when he came to East Liverpool, and began contracting and building, also dealing largely in lumber and selling for the local and general markets.  He commenced business upon a small scale, but has largely increased his trade until he is now one of the largest lumber dealers in this part of the Ohio Valley.  He is a well respected citizen, a member of the First Presbyterian church of East Liverpool, and also belongs to the G. A. R.  He is director of the First National bank and is otherwise identified with the business interests of the city.  Mr. Hall was married in 1871 to Elizabeth McHenry who bore him four children: Mary C., Charles H., Robert G., and  Lizzie J.  His first wife dying, Mr. Hall subsequently married Rosa Robb, of Pennsylvania, and by her has three children, viz.: William G., Ralph T. and Ethel, all living. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 326

GEORGE HAMMOND, one of Madison township's most respected and intelligent citizens, was one of six children born to Peter and Eliza Hammond, the other children being: Darvin, who died when eleven years old; Mary Jane, died in early youth; an unnamed infant that died in infancy; Sarah, now living at the homestead, and Susan, wife of Joseph McLaughlin.  Peter was born in Westmoreland county, Penn., in 1804, the son of Jacob Hammond, who moved to Ohio from Westmoreland county, Penn., in 1815, and settled in West township.  The journey was made across the mountains in a covered wagon, at a time when the country was infested with savage men and beasts.  Peter helped his father to clear out the land for farming, and was given as much schooling as possible.  He enlisted in the war of 1812, but before reaching the scene of the conflict the trouble had been settled.  Jacob died in 1832, or 1833.  Peter married Eliza Decker, daughter of Joseph and Catherine Decker, who were of Dutch descent.  After her husband's death Catherine Decker came to Ohio and located at New Lisbon, about 1817.  She died in Stark county in 1865.  Peter Hammond, who was a bricklayer, died in 1845, after having lived a life of usefulness and having raised a large family of children.  Both himself and wife were devoted members of the Lutheran church, and died in that faith.  George Hammond, the subject of this mention, was born in Starke county, Ohio in 1844.  After he was eight years of age the means for his subsistence depended entirely upon himself.  He went to live with a man by the name of George Fultz, who soon after became his step-father.  Mr. Hammond enlisted in the rebellion, on the Union side, in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio national guards, and served until his term of enlistment and expired.  He was honorably discharged at Camp Chase, and returned to his home where, in 1872, he was united in marriage to Annie Knepper, daughter of Joseph and Priscilla Knepper.  Their children are: Maud, Harry, George A., Ida May (deceased), Clifford, Willie (deceased), Homer, Lillie and Le Roy.  Mrs. Sarah Negus, a sister of Mr. Hammond,  who resides with her mother, was born December 10, 1837, and was reared by her aunt, Mary Sanor.  She married John T. Negus, and had one son.  The father died of small-pox while in the service of his country during the late war. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 168

RICHARD M. HAUGH, one of Wellsville's enterprising and successful business men, is the son of William and Janet Haugh, who had eight children, as follows:  Nancy, wife of Robert Welch, now deceased; Janet, wife of Robert Taggart, deceased; John, deceased; William, deceased; Margaret, deceased; Andy, a resident of Turtle Creek; Samuel, deceased, and Richard M.  The latter is the principal of this mention.  The father was born in Scotland and came to this country while a young man.  For several years he was employed as a foreman in the Penn Cotton mills, and later became head foreman of the Arbuckles mills.  He was discharging the duties of the latter position at the time of his death, in 1853.  His wife followed him to the grave in 1870, and they are both sleeping side by side in the Hillsdale cemetery, of Allegheny, Penn.  The mother was a devout member of the United Presbyterian church, and raised her family in the same faith.  Richard first saw the light of day at Allegheny, Penn., in September, 1847.  His boyhood was passed in the public schools of that city and in working at add jobs until his seventeenth year, when he began to learn the machinist's trade.  After working at his trade for sixteen years, he had saved enough to embark in the livery business.  For the three first years he continued by himself, but at the expiration of that time, took a man by the name of Ward into partnership with him.  During the two last years of the three in which they remained together, they were engaged in the undertaking business in connection with the livery.  Since dissolving this partnership Mr. Haugh has continued to carry on the undertaking establishment, and now has a large business in both that and the livery.  On the 20th of November, 1870, he was joined in marriage to Miss Mary Turner, and their union has been blessed by the advent of seven children to their home, viz.:  William J., Flora M., Ida I., John R., Charles T., Mary B. and Carl.  Mr. Haugh is a progressive man and his energy and industry have been rewarded by prosperity. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 339

M. S. HAWKINS, a leading druggist of Salem, is a native of New York State, having been born at Sayville, Suffolk county, that state, the son of J. N. and K. N. (Newton) Hawkins.  Having received a common school education Mr. Hawkins began business life as a clerk in a general store, later serving an apprenticeship of two years in the drug business, six months of that time having been passed in New York city.  Sept. 17, 1862, he entered the Union army as a private in Company C, One Hundred and Thirty-third New York volunteers.  He served in the ranks for nine months and was then transferred to the hospital corps, being appointed hospital steward of his regiment, serving in the latter capacity until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged at Washington, June 6, 1865.  After leaving the army Mr. Hawkins entered the employ of McKesson & Robbins, one of the largest wholesale drug firms in the country, as bill clerk, and later as a purchaser of goods.  Having filled this responsible position for five years with entire satisfaction to the firm, he decided to engage in business for himself and accordingly settled in Salem in 1870.  In April of that year he embarked in the drug business, and has successfully conducted a large trade since that time.  Since 1885 he has been located in the Greiner & Brainard block and now has one of the finest drug establishments in the state.  In 1869-70 Mr. Hawkins attended a course of lectures at the New York College of Pharmacy.  In 1868 he was married to Emily M. Green, daughter of C. N. Green, of Sayville, N. Y.  Their two children are: Carrie B. and Emily S.  He is a member of the F. & A. M., R. A. M. and commandery K. T. and G. A. R., and is a staunch republican. Source: History of the Upper Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 216

G. W. HENRY.  One of the most prominent educators of Columbiana county, is G. W. Henry, superintendent of the Leetonia public schools.  Prof. Henry was born in Columbiana county, in 1856.  His parents were William and Keziah (Wiley) Henry, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively.  G. W. Henry's early life was spent in obtaining a preparatory education.  In 1873 he entered Mount Union college, attending the same three terms in the year, and teaching during the winter season.  He graduated in 1876, taking the degree of Ph. B, has recently been honored with the degree of Ph. M., by his Alma Meter.  After graduation, he spent one year reading law with Shober & Raley, of Carrollton, Ohio.  In 1877, he was elected principal of the New Lisbon high school and held that important office for five years.  At the expiration of this time, he was elected to fill the position of the superintendent of the Leetonia public schools, and has since continued in the discharge of the duties of his responsible position.  He took Miss Olive Williams to wife in 1877.  Mrs. Henry is the daughter of Levi Williams of Madison township, Columbiana county, Ohio.  Prof. and Mrs. Henry  are the parents of three children:  Byron, Virginia B. and Martha C.  The father is a member of the Masonic order, Leetonia Blue lodge and Salem chapter.  The family are communicants of the Disciples church.  Prof. Henry's life of probity and energetic labor has won for him the respect and esteem of a host of friends and acquaintances.  His scholarly attainments and many noble qualities have won the love and esteem of the pupils who have received their school equipment under his supervision. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 253

JOHN I. HODSON, a successful young business man of East Liverpool, was born in Steubenville, Ohio, in the year 1859.  His parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Hodson, were natives respectively of Staffordshire and Nottingham, Eng.  The former came to the United States and was a resident for a short time in New York, Pittsburg and other cities until 1850.  In that year he located in Steubenville, where he remained until 1863.  At that time he moved to East Liverpool and opened a photograph gallery, which he successfuly conducted for a number of years.  He married Elizabeth Dabell in Steubenville, and of the four children which she bore him, two are now living.  John I. Hodson received his early education in the schools of East Liverpool, and about the year 1877, assumed the duties of clerk in the drug store of M. S. Hill.  He continued this with the utmost satisfaction to his employer until 1887, when he purchased the business with which he has been so long identified, and has since then conducted it in his own name.  It is the oldest established drug business in the city, and Mr. Hodson's methods of doing business have enabled him to continue a prosperous trade.  Mr. Hodson is a republican, but has never taken any active part in political affairs. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 329

ISRAEL P. HOLE.  Prominent among the well known citizens and educators of Columbiana county, is Prof. Israel P. Hole, who was born within the present suburbs of the city of Salem, Apr. 12, 1827.  His parents were Mahlon and Rachel (Schooley) Hole, both natives of Loudon county, Va., the former of whom came to Ohio in 1815, and the latter in 1802, settling with her parents near the present site of Salem.  Prof. Hole was raised chiefly in Columbiana county, and in the fall of 1852, married Mary Miller, whose parents were among the pioneer settlers of this part of Ohio.  Feb. 3, 1861, there were born to Prof. and Mrs. Hole two children, Mahlon W. and Morris J., the former of whom died in 1873.  The latter was married to Eliza Spear, daughter of Dr. B. W. Spear, of Garfield, in 1884.  He holds the degree of M. S., from the Damascus academy, and A. B., conferred by Adelbert college, of Cleveland, and is at this time principal of Green Spring academy, in Seneca county.  Prof. Israel P. Hole gathered the rudiments of an English education from such country schools as were to be found in Ohio fifty years ago.  He attended a select high school taught by G. K. Jenkins, at Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, during the winters of 1847-49, and commenced teaching a select school near Hanover, this state, in the latter year.  He continued teaching near six months of each year in country and village, until the spring of 1845, during which year he was a student at the state Normal school, of Hopedale, Harrison county, graduating therefrom in 1857.  He holds the degree of B. S. from the Hopedale Normal college, into which the Normal school was afterward merged.  In addition to the above, he taught a select school in Springfield, Ohio, seven months, superintended the Minerva schools one year, the Hanover schools two years, the schools of New Lisbon four years, the Akron schools eight years, and was principal of the Damascus academy ten years, making in all about one-third of a century in the active work of instruction.  He retired from the arduous duties of the school room in the early part of 1884, and and since that time has resided on a farm near Damascus, engaged partly in agriculture and partly in promoting the public welfare as opportunity affords.  He is eminently a self-made man, and whatever success he has achieved has been the reward of diligent and persevering labor.  As an educator he stands in the front rank of Ohio's successful teachers, and he has ever had an enviable reputation in keeping his instruction in harmony with the latest and most approved methods.  He is now in his sixty-third year, in vigorous health, and in the full enjoyment of those capabilities of head and heart that have characterized his life work.  He also enjoys a rich reward, in the honorable part in life filled so well by his students of the past, many of whom have risen to distinction at the bench, the bar, the pulpit, the medical and teacher's professions, journalism, literature and the arts, not to mention less prominent but equally honorable vocations filled by them right worthily and well. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II  - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 182

JAMES M. HOLE.   One of the ablest and best known physicians of Columbiana county, is James M. Hole, M. D. of Salem.  Mr. Hole was born in Augusta township, Columbiana county (now Carroll), June 14, 1822.  The grandfather, Jacob Hole, was the first member of the family to settle in Ohio.  He came from Loudon county, Va., and settled in West township in 1818, residing there until his death.  The maternal grandfather was James Armstrong, of Scotch descent, who became a pioneer of Fairfield township about 1816, and was engaged in tilling the soil there until his death.  Nathan Hole, the father of our subject, was born in Bedford county, Va., and located in Augusta township in the year 1819, where he cleared and improved a farm; subsequently he removed to Fairfield township, dying there in 1879.  He wife was Sarah Armstrong Hole, by whom he had seven children: Mrs. Phoebe Cope, Ethan A., James M., Mrs. Jane Cope, Mary, Samuel and Mrs. Sarah Roller.  James was reared in what is now Carroll county, receiving his schooling in the public and select schools of the county.  He first began the study of medicine in in 1842, with Dr. R. Quigley of Calcutta, Ohio, and later studied with Dr. Parker of East Fairfield.  Dr. Hole is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Medical college, of Philadelphia, the Eclectic Medical university of Philadelphia, the United Sates Medical college of New York, and is an honorary graduate of the Georgia Eclectic Medical college and also of the St. Louis Eclectic Medical College and also of the St. Louis Eclectic Medical college.  He began the practice of his chosen profession in 1846, in Salem, and in1849, removed to Green township, Mahoning county, Ohio, and from 1860 to 1870, practiced in Damascus.  Subsequently he became the professor of theory and practice in the Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery, and in 1878, was tendered the position of professor of diseases of women and children in the St. Louis Eclectic Medical college, which he accepted.  Since his resignation of the latter professorship, Dr. Hole has been located in Salem in the active practice of medicine.  when he returned, he began in the same office which he occupied when he settled in Salem in 1868.  In the year 1846, he married Hannah (Baker, a daughter of Jesse C. and Eliza R. (Richards) Baker, of Chester county, Penn., and is the father of two children: Linnaus C., M. D., now deceased, and Mrs. Ruth Anna Park.  Mr. Hole is a member of the National Eclectic Medical association, and also of the I. O. O. F.  He was the originator and prime mover of the organization of the Salem Electric railway, and is the president of the company.  His political convictions are decidedly republican. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I  - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 219

JESSE HOLE, a retired citizen of Marshalltown, Iowa, was born in Middleton township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, Aug. 15, 1808, the son of David and Anna (Howell) Hole, who were originally from Louden county, Va.  They settled in Middleton township in 1807.  The paternal grandparents were Charles and Mary (Maginnis) Hole, natives of Germany and Wales, respectively.  They were residents of Loudon county, Va., for many years, and Charles died there, after which his wife removed to Middleton township, where she afterward died.  David Hole, Jesse's father, was a farmer, and cleared and improved a large farm in Middleton, upon which he lived until his death.  He had two sons and six daughters, viz.: Elon, Mrs. Catherine Miller, Mrs. Tacy Hawley, Mrs. Tirzah Lodge, Mrs. Mary Teegarden, Mrs. Narcissa Humphreys, Mrs. Ruth Barton, and Jesse.  Jesse was brought up on his father's farm and lived in Middleton for fifty-se3ven years, following the trade of a mill-wright.  In 1864, he settled in Marshall county, Iowa, where he was engaged in farming until 1882, when he retired from active business.  He married Susan Heacock, December 19, 1837.  She was the daughter of Jonathan and Sarah (Underwood) Heacock, of Middleton township.  Mr. Hole has had six children: H. Louie, for twenty years employed in the recorder's office of Marshall county, Iowa, and the nominee of the republican party in 1890 for the office county recorder; O. Howell, Jonathan L., David E., Mrs. Sarah A. Sailing, and Mrs. Mary L. Whelan.  Mr. Hole is a member of the Hicksite Society of Friends, and a staunch champion of the republican party. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I  - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 218

O. R. HOUSE, proprietor of the Blue Flag stores, wholesale and retail groceries, one of the leading establishments of the kind in the Ohio Valley, was born in Monongahela City, Penn., in the year 1867, and is the son of Oliver C. House, also a native of Pennsylvania, who was for a number of years one of the leading coal merchants of that city.  Oliver C. House was connected with W. H. Brown & Son, of Monongahela, and for some time operated two coal roads, the Old Eagle and Black Diamond,  and the company also traded quite extensively in coal with the lower river points.  The wife of Mr. House was Elizabeth Pierce, also a native of Pennsylvania, who bore him a family of five children; four are now living.  Mr. House and son were for some time partners in the grocery business under the firm name of House & Son, ding an extensive trade until his death, in 1877.  The subject of this sketch was reared in his native city, and in 1878 began clerking in a tobacco store, in which capacity he continued until 1880, when he went to Pittsburg, where he was employed for years as a clerk in a shoe store.  In 1884, in partnership with his brother, Wilbur F., he engaged in the hotel business at Coal Center, Penn., and after his brother's death he embarked in the grocery trade at Bellaire, Ohio, where he remained until 1888.  He disposed of his interest in Bellaire that year, and coming to East Liverpool, established the Blue Flag stores, which, as already stated, are among the substantial business houses of the Ohio Valley.  Mr. House began life a poor boy, and his success is due to that wise forthought and superior management which have characteriszed his business career.  He is one of the leading merchants of East Liverpool, and also one of its representative young men. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 330

MELVILLE H. HUDSON, now a resident of Kansas City, Mo., was born near Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1845.  John Hudson, his father, was reared in Carroll and Columbiana counties, and located in Salem, in 1850 where he embarked in the printing business.  He operated a large job office up to 1861, and also published for the anti-slavery party in Anti-Slavery Bugle, and also the Salem Democrat, for a number of years, and in addition to these was the publisher of a monthly magazine.  He entered the Union army during the late war, and become a loyal and efficient soldier.  He was under Gen. Garfield as brigade wagon master, and participated in the battle of Shiloh and many other noted engagements.  After serving  three years he was mustered out with the rank of captain.  He removed to Kansas City in 1869 and resided there until his death, in 1871.  His wife was Rebecca Rothacker, who bore him six sons: Joseph K, Samuel R., Melville H., Frank, Alonzo A. and William T.  Five of these sons served during the late war; Joseph K., Samuel and Melville were in the Third Kansas regiment, afterward the Eighteenth.  Joseph K. was captain in that regiment, and afterward became adjutant general, and was discharged with the rank of major.  Samuel was discharged as captain, and Frank as lieutenant and captain by brevet.  Melville was a private.  He received a wound at Fort Scott, Kansas, and was confined in the hospital for five months.  After eleven month's service he was discharged.  In 1868 Mr. Hudson settled in Kansas City.  For two years he occupied the office of city clerk, and later was connected with the Kansas City Daily Bulletin for two years.  Since that time he has been in the theatrical business, and is at present owner of the Kansas City Music Hall, and also manager of three opera houses in that city.  His wife, a daughter of Isaac G. and Eliza (Hawley) Thomas, was Mary E. Thomas, and their four children are named as follows:  Gertrude, Ada, Melville H. and Bendena. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wis. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 220

JOB HUESTIS is one of the pioneers of Columbiana county, and was born there in 1819 on the same section of land where he has lived all of his life.  He was a son of Aaron and Esther (Farquhar) Huestis, the parents being natives of New Jersey.  His father was a son of Moses and Ann (Rogers) Huestis of England, and the mother was a daughter of Adam and Elizabeth (Andrews) Farquhar.  The father was of Welsh, and the mother of English, descent.  Our subject was reared on the farm where he now lives.  He received his early education in the old log school-house, and also attended school in Elk Run township, at what was known as the Friends seminary.  Afterward he began teaching to get money with which to continue his education.  He attended four months' school at Damascus in 1843, the teacher being Harvey Thomas.  In 1873, he married Rachel W. Cope, daughter of Joseph and Eliza (Gilbert) Cope.  The couple had one child, Edward C.  The mother was born in Chester county, Penn., Mar. 26, 1839.  They were all members of the Society of Friends.  The father of our subject came to Ohio in 1807 and bought the farm where the latter lived and built a cabin.  In the spring of 1808 he removed his family there.  He cleared his farm out of the woods and lived to the good old age of seventy-five years, honored and respected by all who knew him. This farm has been in the family since 1807.  Our subject now owns the old homestead farm of 100 acres, which he has in a good state of cultivation.  He is a good citizen and highly respected. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. II - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 427

GUSTAVUS H. HUFF, one of the most respected citizens of Middleton township, was born in that township in 1825.  He was reared on his father's farm, and was given a good education in the common schools.  Upon reaching his twenty-fourth year Mr. Huff married Sarah E. Rose, daughter of John and Sarah Rose, both Virginians.  The daughter, Sarah E., was born on the farm where Mr. Huff now lives  Eight children have come to bless this happy home, their names are given below  Deborah, who is the wife of John T. Ward; William S., Lizzie, Matilda J., wife of George Dyke; Jane E., Anson, and two others who died in infancy.  Mrs. Huff died in 1882, and he was again married, Ester Guy, daughter of John and Matilda Guy, becoming his wife.  This marriage has resulted in the birth of two children:  Alva and George.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Huff are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.  Mr. Huff makes a business of general farming and also raises stock for the market.  He is a prosperous, progressive farmer, and is so recognized throughout the township. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 182

WILLIAM HUFF was the son of Gustavus and Margaret Huff, the former of whom was born in Loudon county, Va., and came to Ohio with his parents, when they settled on the middle fork of Beaver creek in 1804.  At that time there were but two houses in New Lisbon.  When Gustavus Huff married Margaret George, a daughter of William George, they became among the first settlers of Elk Run township.  After his marriage he settled in Middleton township,.  He was born in 1793, and died in January, 1869.  His wife lost her eyesight in 1870 and lived until 1885.  Both these were Godley people, and were earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church.  William Huff was born in 1821.  He was reared on a farm and given a common schooling.  In 1843 he married Annie Bard, daughter of Henry Bard. To this union three children were born: Elizabeth, wife of Jesse Morlan; William H. and Margaret W., the wife of James Bacon.  In 1850 Mrs. Huff died, and two years later he took Sarah A. Rudebaugh to wife.  She was the offspring of John Rudebaugh.  The second wife born him eleven children:  Elzar, wife of James Gillispie; John E., Mrs. Angeline Dyke, Hugh B., George E.,  Mrs. Celeta Davidson, Simeon E., Mary, Myrtie and Eva.  Mr. and Mrs. Huff are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church.  For a period of eight years he was a trustee of the township, part of his term having been during the war when there was much more required of trustees than now.     Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 183

HUSTON FAMILY.   The Huston Family has long been prominently identified with the advancement and growth of Columbiana county.  Members of the family have held many offices of trust, which have been gladly assigned them by the pubic from time to time.  JOHN HUSTON has had a long and honorable career.  He was born in 1822, in Columbiana county, his father having settled there in 1804.  He helped his father to clear the farm, remaining with him until he reached his twenty-seventh year, at which time he was joined in marriage to Miss Margaret Burson, a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Burson, natives of Loudon county, Va., who settled in Ohio at an early date.  Mrs. Mary Addis, Sarah E., Rebecca A., Benjamin, Sarnira, wife of Paul Fitsimmons, and Hally I., are the offsprings of this happy marriage.  For seven or eight years John Huston served as township trustee, his course during that time having met with much approbation.  Both himself and wife are members of the Methodist  Episcopal church.  He is a successful, progressive farmer, and by his life of probity and fair dealing has won the esteem of those who have come to know him best. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 184

ISAAC HUSTON.    A representative farmer of Middleton township, Columbiana county, Ohio, is ISAAC HUSTON, who was one of the five children born to Benjamin and Hannah Huston, the names of the others being:  Edward (deceased), John, Mrs. Mary Burson, and Elizabeth, wife of John Burson.  Benjamin Huston was born in Maryland in 1788, and came to Ohio with his parents in his early youth.  They settled near Archer village, or rather what is now Archer village, spending the first winter in the log cabin.  The father entered a quarter -section of land, which was afterward owned by Edward.  After reaching the years of manhood Benjamin entered a quarter-section of land for himself, subsequently purchasing an additional quarter section, upon which his son Isaac now lives.  Benjamin died in 1861, and his wife followed him to the grave in 1885.  She was a daughter of John Booth, who lives in Middleton township.  Isaac Huston first say the light in 1831, in Middleton township.  Having received a good common school education, and having been reared on his father's farm where he learned practical agriculture, he, when twenty-seven years of age, married Miss Margaret Jane Huff, daughter of Gustavus and Margaret Huff, both Ohioans.  The father died in 1870, and the mother in 1885.  Five children have been the issue of the marriage of Isaac Huston and Margaret Huff, named as follows:  Mrs. Emma Addis, George C., a resident of Colorado; Anson J., now living in Elk Run township; Rena, wife of John Wollam; and Elva.  Mr. and Mrs. Huston are earnest members of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a steward.  For twelve years Mr. Huston has filled the office of township treasurer with satisfaction to all concerned.  His fine farm consists of over 300 acres. Source:  History of the Upper Ohio Valley - Vol. I - Publ. Madison, Wisc. - Brant & Fuller - 1891 - Page 183

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