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History of Hancock County, Ohio
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Madison Twp. -
LEROY S. LAFFERTY, M. D.,
Arlington, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1829,
son of John and (Lewis) Lafferty. Our subject came
to this county in an early day and resided for many years in
Mount Blanchard, afterward removing to Arlington, where he has
been engaged in the practice of medicine for twenty-five years,
with good success. He served in the war of the Rebellion
as a member of the One Hundred and Thirty-third Regiment Ohio
Volunteer Infantry. Dr. Lafferty first married
Miss Nancy Johnson, daughter of William and Catherine
Johnson, former residents of Morrow County, Ohio, and one
son, Squire J., still living, was born of this union.
The Doctor married, in Arlington, his present wife, formerly
Mary E. Cameron, daughter of Alexander and Lydia (Miller)
Cameron. this union has been blessed with four
children: Etta F., Sarah V., Bird L. and
Alexander G. The Doctor keeps the "Pioneer House," at
Arlington, and is one of the substantial citizens of this
county.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ:
Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 800 |
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Union Twp. -
J. C. LEE, farmer and stock raiser, P. O.
Mount Cory, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Oct. 5, 1833,
son of James and Elvina (Coleman) Lee, both of English
descent, former of whom, who was a farmer, died in 1852; latter
died in 1849. Of their family of nine children, eight of
whom grew to maturity, only two survive; Stephen, now
residing in Nebraska, and J. C. The subject of this
sketch was brought to this county when three years of age, was
reared on a farm, received a common school education and has
followed agricultural pursuits all his life. In 1855 he
went to Iowa and in 1859 to California, by the overland route.
There he worked in the mines, and on his return came by way of
water, arriving in New York City in 1865. He subsequently
returned to his vocation of farming. Mr. 'lee has
been twice married, his first wife being Rusena, daughter
of Charles Mallahan and of English descent.
Mr. Lee's present wife was Mary M. Walter of
German descent, daughter of Frederick Walter, a farmer in
this county. Mr. and Mrs. Lees children are
Alwan Alphonso and Neoma Melvina. In politics
Mr. Lee is a Republican.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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Amanda Twp. -
STEPHEN LEE, farmer, P. O. Vanlue, born
July 15, 1839, in Amanda Township, Hancock Co., Ohio, is a son
of Richard M. and Lydia (Wyant) Lee, native of Fairfield
County, Ohio, and who came to this county in 1828 or 1830,
settling in Amanda Township, where they began pioneer life,
enduring many hardships and privations to secure a home for
their children. Richard M. Lee departed this life
in 1854, and his widow followed him in 1882. They were
parents of the following named children: Perry,
Caroline, wife of D. Gilbert), John
(deceased), Marion, David, Stephen, Jason and Noah.
Most of these children are living in Amanda Township, this
county. Stephen Lee, the subject of this
sketch, married, in 1862, Mary, daughter of Joseph
Carver, and by her had six children: Caroline
(deceased), Joseph W., Loren, Laura,
Addison and Louie, the five living being with their
parents. As a pioneer child Mr. Lee had but
meager chances to acquire an education himself, and being a
reasonable and thoughtful man he is giving his children an
opportunity to profit by the educational advantages which the
present day affords. Mr. Lee is a well-to-do
farmer. His father left him 120 acres of land, which he
sold. He then purchased of James Hughes 120
acres in the eastern part of Amanda Township, this county, a
well-regulated and well-improved farm. He is a member of
the United Brethren Church.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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Marion Twp. -
ZEBULON P. LEE, farmer, P. O. Findlay, was
born in Bloom Township, Fairfield Co., Ohio, July 18, 1828, son
of Richard and Lydia (Wyant) Lee, natives of Pennsylvania
and early pioneers of Ohio. Zebulon Lee the
grandfather of our subject, was a soldier in the Revolutionary
war. Our subject's parents came to this county in 1832-33
and settled in Amanda Township, where they entered land and
began pioneer life. They were the parents of eight
children, seven of whom are yet living: Zebulon P.,
John, Caroline (wife of D. Gilbert), Morison,
David, Stephen and Noah. The subject of
this sketch was united in marriage, Oct. 7, 1847, with Zill
Ann, daughter of Aquilla Gilbert, of Amanda Township,
this county. This union has been blessed with seven
children: Cinderella, wife of L. C. Ewing; Margaret
wife of William Fogler; Lydia, wife of Milton Robison;
R. A. Lee, married to Hattie Miller; Mollie wife of
Willis Marvin; Ida, unmarried, and Ollie
(deceased). Mr. Lee was trustee of Amanda Township,
this county, for three years, and treasurer for three years, and
has been trustee of Marion Township[ for several years. He
came to Marion Township in 1877, and purchased the land on which
he now lives of Adam Haley This farm he has since
traded, with William Marvin, for the old Stephens
property, in Findlay Township, this county. Mr. Lee
is a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Vanlue, Ohio.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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Big Lick Twp. -
ROBERT LONG, farmer,
P. O. Findlay, was born in Kentucky, Feb. 23, 1801, son of
John and Isabella (Thompson) Long, natives of Pennsylvania,
who moved to Kentucky in an early day. Short time later
they came to Fairfield County, Ohio, and in 1826 to this county,
where our subject and parents were among the first settlers in
what is now Big Lick Township. They were in the county
some time before they took up land, but finally entered in
Section 21, of Big Lick Township, where the subject of this
sketch now resides. Robert Long was the third in a
family of nine children, of whom only two survive:
Robert and Jeptha. He married, in 1832, Polly,
daughter of Philip and Hannah (Hull) Essex, pioneers of
Big Lick Township, this county, and to this union were born four
children, of whom only one survives, Margaret, wife of
John Lovengood. Mrs. Long dying. Mr. Long
afterward married Mary, daughter of John and Mary
(Northcutt) Graham, also early settlers of Big Lick
Township, this county. To our subject's second marriage
were born seven children: James W. (deceased), Malinda,
wife of Jacob Weller; Nancy Jane; George
W.; William H. (deceased); Mary A. wife of
R. Blair, and Elizabeth, wife of John Tawney.
Mr. Long loved pioneer experiences, and still
thinks that a life spent in the wild woods in hunting is far
preferable to living in modern cities or towns. He is
connected with the Methodist Church. In politics he is a
Republican. His son, George W., was married in
November, 1878, to Nancy J. Stininger; they have two
children living, Laura L. and Wilson S. George
W. Long now owns his father's old home farm and also eighty
acres adjoining it in Section 16, Big Lick Township. His
mother died Aug. 9, 1879.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ:
Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 675 |
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Amanda Twp. -
SILAS LONG, farmer,
P. O. Vanlue, born Aug. 14, 1837, in Ridge Township, Wyandot
Co., Ohio, is a son of John and Mary (Wingate) Long, the
former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ohio. They
were married in Pickaway County, Ohio. The parents of John
Long were early pioneers of Ohio, and he a prisoner of Wyandot
County, Ohio. His children, seven in number, were all
reared in this county, and five of them are now living: John
W., Francis N., Eliza (now Mrs. A. Alspach), Mary
J. and Silas. Our subject received his early
education in Wyandot County, Ohio, and Jan. 23, 1862, married
Rebecca, daughter of Charles Cross, an old
settler in this county, and the third child and second daughter
in a family of six children. To Mr. and Mrs. Long
have been born ten children: Charles S., William G.,
Jay, Bertie, Scott, Mary E. (wife of George H. Grant),
Rosilla E., Malinda A., Lillie V. B.
and Minnie G. A. Our subject removed to Amanda
Township, this county, in February, 1863. Mr. Long
is a member of the I. O. O. F. He has a well watered farm
of 107 acres of the best of land. He is a member of
the United Brethren Church; a Democrat in politics.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ:
Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886 - Page 665 |
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Van Buren Twp. -
LOUIS LUNEACK, farmer and lumberman, P. O.
Jenera, was born in Marion County, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1836, son of
John and Margaret (Karck)Luneack, natives of Germany,
born near Darmstadt, and who immigrated to America in 1831, soon
after locating in Marion County, Ohio, and about 1840 removing
to Section 9, Van Buren Township, this county, where they
purchased a small tract of land. John Luneack died
in 1851, aged fifty-three years. His widow, who is still
living, was born May 3, 1799, and is the mother of nine
children, five of whom are now living: Barbara,
wife of Providence Harriman; Christine wife of Adam
Reddick; Philip; Louis (the subject of this
sketch); Catherine, wife of Gotleib Crates;
Margaret (deceased wife of Philip Heldman.
(She left a family of Van Buren Township, this county).
The other three children died without issue. Louis
Luneack received only a limited education, his earl life
being spent in the woods. At the age of sixteen years he
started out in life without a dollar, but perseverance
and energy have placed him among the foremost men of the county.
Having natural ability and genius, Mr. Luneack
became a tradesman, and carried on blacksmithing and gunsmithing
for twelve years. He purchased land, and, in company with
P. Heldman, built a planing and saw mill in Van Buren
Township, this county. Our subject became the sole
proprietor in 1881, and is doing an extensive business in the
manufacture of shingles, lath, etc., besides managing a highly
improved farm of 100 acres of land. Louis Luneack
served fourteen consecutive years as township trustee, resigning
in 1878 to accept the office of county commissioner, to which he
was elected by an overwhelming majority, and served faithfully
during his term of office, but refused a renomination. He
was subsequently returned to the office of trustee, which he
still holds. Mr. Luneack was united in marriage,
May 27, 1859, with Elizabeth Heldman, who was born in Van
Buren Township, this county, Oct. 25, 1839, daughter of Peter
and Catherine (Krishbaum) Heldman. Our subject and
wife are the parents of six children: Eva, wife of
George von Stein, of Jenera; Margaret, wife of
Adam Pifer of Jenera; Adam; Andy; Philip and Lindy.
They are members of the Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Luneack
is one of the pillars.
Source: History of Hancock County, Ohio - Publ: Chicago - Warner, Beers & Co., 1886
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