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Source:  History of Gallia County
Publ: 1882 - H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo

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Harrison Twp. -
JESSE INGLES – who was born in Uniontown, Fayette county, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6, 1811, is a son of George and Mary (Ramey) Ingels.  He was born in Gallia county, June 28, 1830, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hughes) Waddell.  Their children are: Sarah A. (Clark), born Oct. 24, 1851, resides in Clay township, Gallia county, Ohio; William V., June 5, 1853, in Green township; Jasper C., Mar. 21, 1855, in Green township; Ella R., Sept. 10, 1857, in Clay township; Jesse F., Dec. 18, 1859, in Clay township; Herbert M., Jan. 16, 1862, in Harrison township; Berton H., Jan. 11, 1865, in Harrison township; Ina C., Oct. 4, 1866, died Aug. 24, 1868; Alwilda P., Jul. 11, 1869, in Harrison township; Lyda L., Dec. 9, 1875, in Harrison township.  Mr. Ingels was sheriff of Gallia county four years, justice of the peace four years, captain of Independent Company, Rifle Regiment, five years, and colonel of the same two years.  He settled in this county in 1834, resides in Harrison township, and is engaged in farming.  Postoffice address, Tivener.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 42

Green Twp. -
JOHN IRION – an old and highly respected resident of Green township, was born in this county in 1811, and remained steadily at his post of duties until he died.  His parents were Henry and Jemima (Hutchinson) Iron.  They first settled in Gallia county during the pioneer days, with all their hardships and privations, of 1800.  The subject of this sketch was married Nov. 15, 1857, to Charlotte Wilson, who has faithfully shared in the joys and sorrows of her husband ever since.  Mrs. Irions is a native of Courtland county, New York, having been born there in 1830.  From this marriage has sprung but one child, John A., who was born Oct. 9, 1858, and still lives in Gallia county.  The parents of Mrs. Irion were Andrew L. and Sally (Locke) Wilson.  They settled in this county in 1854.  John A. Irion, the son of John, is a farmer, with postoffice address at Northrup postoffice, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 39

Gallipolis Twp. -
SIMEON IRION - one of those young and enterprising citizens of our great Republic, with whom rest her future glory, was born in the State of Ohio, county of Gallia, Mar. 21, 1855.  In the same State and county, and in the same year, was born she who was to be his future partner for life, who was to vow to share his joys and sorrows.  Mary Roberts, daughter of James and Matilda (Cottrell) Roberts, born Aug. 27, 1855, became the wife of Simeon Irion on Feb. 18, 1880, the wedding ceremony taking place in Gallipolis, Gallia county, Ohio.  The parents of Mr. Irion are Robert and Mary C. (Plymale) Irion.  He is a resident of Buffalo district, Putnam county, West Virginia, a successful bookkeeper in occupation, and receives his mail at the postoffice of Pliny, Putnam county, West Virginia.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882
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Springfield Twp. -
JOHN IRWIN - was born in this county August 8, 1819.  His parents were David and Mary (Fletcher) Irwin; the former was born in county of Tyrone, Ireland, and emigrated from there and came to Pennsylvania in 1794.  He then moved and settled in this county in 1809.  He married Mary Fletcher at Marietta, Washington county, Ohio.  They were among the earliest settlers, settling first in Gallipolis, then in this township in 1827.  He then bought section five, which is now owned by his children, Mary J., Lucinda, James F., John, David and Edward S.  John Irwin's wife, Mary is a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Sheppard) Clark, who were both born in England, and married in St. Paul's Chapel in the city of London, in 1817 and came to New York, where they remained about two years, and settled in this county in 1820.  She was born July 19, 1826.  She was married to Mr. Irwin June 30, 1844, in this county.  They have had eleven children.  They are Agnes A. (Thaxton), born June 8, 1846; Daniel, Sept. 10, 1847; Lucinda M. (Martindal), Oct. 3, 1849; Mary E. (Rees), Sept. 3, 1852; Alice, July 19, 1855, died Sept. 3, 1855; Laura A. (Berry), Aug. 28, 1856, John H., Oct. 31, 1858; Kate G., Feb. 5, 1861; Lizzie B., Mar. 27, 1863; Edward S., Oct. 9, 1868; Irena I., Dec. 23, 1870.  All living resides in this county.  Mr. Irwin is at present township trustee; he was elected land appraiser in the fall of 1880, served as justice of the peace from Oct. 19, 1867, to Oct. 19, 1879, twelve years in all, and is now notary public.  Mrs. Irwin had a brother, Daniel Clark, who served in the late war.  Business of Mr. John Irwin is farming.  Address, Pine Grove, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882 - Page 3
Harrison Twp. -
JOSIAH IRWIN - was born in Gallia county, Ohio, Apr. 11, 1839.  His parents are Samuel and Biddy (Ham) Irwin.  His mother was born in Virginia, Aug. 12, 1804.  Mr. Irwin and Sally Ann Copeland were married in Perry township, Feb. 8, 1862.  She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Keller) Copeland, and was born in Gallia county, Dec. 2, 1843.  They have the following children: Dora B., born Dec. 7, 1852; May B., Dec. 7, 1864; Samuel E., Sept. 14, 1867, died Aug. 17, 1870; William E., July 17, 1870; Rosa N., July 30, 1873; Eddie V., July 20, 1876; Charlie W., Jan. 4, 1880.  They all reside in Harrison Township.  Mr. Irwin was a soldier in the late war.  He enlisted in the 141st Ohio National Guard, Company F, May 2, 1864, and after serving his time he reenlisted in Company C, 194th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served to the close of the war.  He is a resident of Harrison township, where he is engaged in farming.  His address is Moody, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882

Perry Twp. -
RICHARD ISAACS – is a son of Isaac and Margaret (Morgan) Isaacs, both of whom are natives of Wales.  Richard was born in Wales, July 1, 1839.  He was married in this township, Jan. 29, 1863, to Anna Jones, born in Oak Hill, Jackson county, Ohio, Mar., 1844.  Her parents were William W. and Elizabeth (Jones) Jones.  They were both born in Wales; her father died in 1847, and her mother in 1877.  The following are the children of Mr. Isaacs:  William J., born Feb. 1, 1864; Isaac, Sept. 10, 1866; Elizabeth, Mar. 28, 1869; John, June 26, 1872; Margaret, July 26, 1874; Catherine J., Nov. 10, 1876; Daniel W., Mar. 4, 1879; they all reside at home.  Mr. Isaacs has held the office of school director for two years.  Mr. Isaacs has served as deacon in the new Welsh church for four years.  His occupation is farming, and his address Sprinkles Mills, Gallia county, Ohio.
Source:  History of Gallia County - Publ: H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers, Chicago & Toledo - 1882~ Page 31

 

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