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BIOGRAPHIES
Transcribed by Sharon Wick
Source:
HISTORY of GREENE COUNTY, OHIO
Embracing the
Organization of the County, Its Division into Townships,
Sketches of Local Interest Gleaned from the Pioneers from
1803 to 1840, together with a
Roster of the Soldiers of the Revolution and the War of 1812,
who were Residing in the County.
Also,
A Roster of Ten Thousand of the Early Settlers from 1803 to 1840.
By George F. Robinson.
- ILLUSTRATED -
Published:
Chicago
The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company.
1902.
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WILLIAM MARTIN BARBER.
W. Martin Barber, is a native of Greene county, was
born May 6, 1820, in what was then Ross township, but is now
Cedarville township, his parents being John and Sarah
(Martin) Barber. The father was a native of
Pennsylvania and at an early day came to Ohio, settling in
what was then Ross township Greene county. His father
had purchased a large tract of land in this township and
divided it among his sons. He too, became a resident
of the county, living here for many years, where he was
eventually called to his final rest. John Barber
served the country in the war of 1812 and throughout the
greater part of his business career carried on agricultural
pursuits. After the death of her husband Mrs.
Barber removed to Cedarville, where she passed away at
an advanced age. Both were loyal members of the
Associate Reformed church, and in their family were eleven
children, of whom W. Martin was the second in order
of birth. Only two of the number, however, are now
living, the other being Esther, wife of James
Townsley.
W. Martin Barber obtained his education in an old
log school-house in his native township and through his
privileges in that direction were somewhat limited, his
training at farm labor was not neglected. About 1841
he removed to Cedarville, where he engaged in the operation
until about ten years ago, since which time he has lived a
retired life, enjoying a well merited rest. In his
business affairs he prospered as the result of his
untiring activity, his enterprise and capable management.
He also owns a farm of one hundred and fifty acres in
Cedarville township, which he has managed for a number of
years.
Mr. Barber has been twice married. For his
first wife he chose Nancy Townsley, their marriage
being celebrated Feb. 9, 1848. She was a daughter of
Enos Townsley, a farmer and an early settler of
Cedarville township. Her death occurred May 4, 1855,
and four children were left to mourn her loss; Emmazetta
is the wife of L. J. Bull of Cedarville, and they
have three children - Carl, Frank B. and Ralph.
Mry J. is the wife of Charles M. Crouse, who
is engaged in the hardware business in Cedarville. Henry
M. is the superintendent of straw department of the
paper mill at this place and is a member of the building
committee of the courthouse for this county. Nancy
is the wife of James H. Andrew, a retired grocer, of
Cedarville. For his second wife Mr. Barber
chose Mary M. Mead, a native of Morgan county, Ohio,
and a daughter of Holmes and Mary Ann Mead. Her
father was born in Vermont and the mother's birth occurred
in New Jersey. Mr. Mead followed farming all
his life. At an early day he came to Ohio and here
became identified with agricultural pursuits. His last
days, however, were spent in Kansas. The second
marriage of Mr. Barber occurred
Nov. 20, 1861, and by this union two children have been
born: Carrie J. and Lulu. The latter is
at home and the former is now the wife of W. L. Marshall,
who is engaged in the livery business in Xenia. They
have four children: Harry, Arthur B., Mary L.
and Alfred L.
At the time of the Civil war Mr. Barber was
made a member of the Volunteer Company of Xenia, was
stationed at Fort Chase at the time of the Morgan raid, but
was only on duty for a few days. In politics he was a
Democrat during early life, but for the past ten years has
voted the Reformed ticket. For several terms he served
as a member of the council at Cedarville, and whatever
tended to advance the welfare and upbuilding of the town has
proved of interest to him and has elicited his co-operation.
For over a half-century he has been a member of the United
Presbyterian church and his life has been in constant
harmony with its teachings and principles. Mr.
Barber is now past the age of eighty-two years, and to him
is tendered the veneration and respect which should ever be
given to one of advanced years. His life has been
characterized by industry, by perseverance, by loyalty in
citizenship and trustworthiness in all relations, and
therefore his example is one worthy of emulation, and one
which should ever awaken respect.
Source: History of Greene County, Ohio by George F.
Robinson, Publ. 1902 - Page 456 |
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FRANK P. BRYAN.
Frank P. Bryan, a well known resident of Fairfield,
was here born in 1852, his parents being Henry and Lydia
(Petry) Bryan, the former a native of Maryland, the
latter of Pennsylvania. The father came to Ohio about
1815, settling first in Canton and then he came to
Fairfield. He was a wagon-maker by trade and followed
that pursuit until 1872, when in connection with John
Louck, he embarked in the grocery business under the
firm name of Louck & Bryan. This relation
was maintained until 1876, when his son became Mr. Louck's
successor in the firm and the name was changed to Bryan &
Son. This relation was continued to the time of
the death of the father, which occurred on the 5th of
December, 1889, when he was seventy years of age. He
lived an upright, honorable life and his integrity in
business affairs was beyond question. He was married
in Canton, Ohio, to Lydia Petry, and they became the
parents of three children attaining maturity: Laura,
the wife of L. C. Mitman, of Osborn; William H.,
a blacksmith, of Osborn; and Frank P.
The last named is the youngest of the family and
was educated in the schools of Fairfield. In early
life he learned the painter's trade and followed that
pursuit from 1872 until 1876, when he entered into
partnership with his father. In 1879 he opened an
undertaking business, being associated with mr. Miller
also of Fairfield, until the latter's death, on the 11th of
April, 1894. Since that time Mr. Bryan has been
alone in the undertaking business. He still continued
his ownership in the grocery store until 1895, when he sold
out to D. P. Molter, and has since devoted his
attention to his undertaking establishment.
In his political views Mr. Bryan is a Democrat.
His father served for more than thirty years as township
treasurer and was a member of the school board. After
his death Frank P. Bryan was appointed his successor
and continued to serve in that office until 1898. He
has been a member of the town council of Fairfield for a
number of terms and was also treasurer of the village for
ten years. Socially he is connected with the Odd
Fellows' Society, belonging to both the subordinate lodge
and encampment, and has passed the chairs in both branches.
He is a member of the State Funeral Directors' Association.
On the 21st of September, 1876, Mr. Bryan was
united in marriage to Miss Anetta Wilson, who died
Oct. 30, 1900 and was buried in the family lot in the Byron
Union cemetery. She belonged to the Reformed church,
of which our subject is also a member. He owns a house
and lot in Fairfield, and is a well known resident of the
town. He is a graduate of the Clark & Champion College
of Embalming and is thus well equipped for the work he has
undertaken. In manner Mr. Bryan is courteous
and kindly and he is worthy of the friendship which he gains
wherever he goes.
Source: History of Greene County, Ohio by George F.
Robinson, Publ. 1902 - Page 520-521 |
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