BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical Record of the Counties of
Harrison and Carroll, Ohio
containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and
Representative Citizens, and of Many of the Early
Settled Families.
Illustrated
Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. -
1891
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SAMUEL D. EDGAR,
one of the most successful agriculturists of Nottingham Township, Harrison
County, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, Aug. 30, 1842. James Edgar,
the grandfather of Samuel D., who was a native of Ireland, at the
early age came to the United States States, and for a number of years
resided in Washington County, Penn., from which place he removed to
Wellsburg, Va., where he kept a hotel, and there also his son, James,
father of the subject of this sketch, ran a ferry-boat. James Edgar,
just mentioned, came, later, to Harrison County, Ohio, entering the tract of
land now owned by his heirs, and on this he resided until his death, which
occurred about 1845. The children of James, Sr., were six in
number, and were named James, Jane, William, Adam, Elizabeth and
Nancy.
James Edgar, Jr., father of Samuel D., was born
in Washington County, Penn., Feb. 22, 1794. He married Miss Charity
Bartow, who was born in Washington County, N. Y., July 24, 1798, a
daughter of Zenas and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Bartow, also natives of
the same county and State. Zenas Bartow, who was born about
1750, gallantly served as a captain in the War of the Revolution, and about
1809, with his family came to Ohio in a wagon team, settling in Connotton,
Harrison County, where his last days were passed. To James Edgar,
Jr., and wife were born the following children: An infant,
unnamed, Elizabeth and Adam deceased; Cyrus, a resident
of Monroe County, Ohio; Margaret, deceased; James, killed in
the Civil War; Phoebe Petty, residing in Nottingham Township;
Francis, deceased; Matilda Kidwell, in Nottingham Township;
Elijah G., deceased; Charity Hanlon, also in Nottingham Township,
and Samuel D., whose name heads this sketch. James Edgar,
Jr., after his marriage, located in Cadiz Township, Harrison County,
where he remained until 1840, when he removed to Monroe County, but within a
few years came to Nottingham Township, Harrison County, where he died Mar.
16, 1882, and seven hours later his faithful wife, the sharer of his toils
and burdens, also passed away. Politically Mr. Edgar was a
Democrat, but at the close of the War of the Rebellion he joined the
Republican ranks.
Samuel D. Edgar, whose name opens this sketch,
at the age of nine years came from Monroe County to Harrison County, with
his parents, on their return to the latter, and here was reared to manhood.
On Feb. 10 1864 he enlisted in Company F, Ninety-eighth O. V. I., served at
the battle of Kenesaw Mountain from June 9, until June 30, 1864; also at
Peach Tree Creek, Ga., June 20, 1864, and at Atlanta, Ga., July 22, 1864;
July 10, 1865, he was honorably mustered out and returned to his home.
On January 14, 1869, he married Miss Susan Poulson, who was born Mar.
14, 1852, in Nottingham Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, a daughter of John
and Rachel (Rogers) Poulson, and to this union were born seven children
in the following order: Frank S., Aug. 24, 1869; Lillie B.,
Jan. 16, 1871; James H., Dec. 27, 1873; Lewis B., Dec. 5,
1877; John P., Nov. 11, 1881, died Feb. 10, 1889; Samuel G.,
Mar. 13, 1885, and Lulu Blanche, Apr. 27, 1887. After his
marriage Samuel D. Edgar purchased his present farm of ninety-one
acres in Section No. 16, Nottingham Township. In politics he is a
Republican, and in religion adheres to the faith of the Disciples Church, of
which church his wife is also a member.
John Poulson, the father of Mrs. Edgar,
is a son of James Poulson, a native of Maryland, born about 1781, who
was a basket-maker by trade, and early came to Ohio, settling in Cadiz
Township, Harrison County. James was twice married, and by his
first wife became the father of nine children, as follows: John
(deceased); James, residing in Jasper County, Iowa; Jacob and
Elizabeth (both deceased); John, in Jasper County, Iowa;
Wilson; William in Montpelier, Ind; Harriet and Mary Ann,
residents of Harrison County. By Mr. Poulson's second wife
there were born three children: Samuel, Robert and Maria.
John Poulson was born in Cadiz Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, Apr. 23,
1812. He married Miss Rachel Rogers, who was born in Cadiz
Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, Apr. 26, 1816, a daughter of Samuel and
Sarah (Lewis) Rogers, and to this union were born nine children, viz.:
Samuel and Elizabeth, both deceased; Sarah Russell
residing in Belmont County, Ohio; Thomas, in Nottingham Township,
Harrison County; Matilda (deceased); Harriet Rogers, in
Nottingham; Susan, wife of Samuel D. Edgar, on subject;
Salina I., and Evans, both deceased. Mr. Poulson,
after his marriage, continued his residence in Cadiz Township for a short
time, and then moved to Nottingham Township, where he bought the farm owned
by his son, Thomas. Here he died Feb. 19, 1863, a member of the
Wesleyan Methodist Church, his widow dying Apr. 21, 1876, in the faith of
the Disciples Church.
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical Record of the Counties of
Harrison and Carroll, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page
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JOHN EDWARDS,
one of the well-known farmers of Athens Township, Harrison County, and a
capitalist, was born Sept. 3, 1835, in Belmont County, Ohio, where his
father, Henry, was born. The father of Henry was
Ignatius, who was a native of Pennsylvania, where he reared a large
family, who, in the early part of the present century, came to Ohio, where
they were among the earliest settlers. Here they struggled, died, and
were buried. Henry Edwards was married in his youth to
Catherine Shatger, a resident of Belmont County. His
children are John, Ignatius and Henry. John Edwards
passed his early life at the home of his parents, where, for many years, he
was employed in the various duties incident to farming. A constant and
studious attendant of the common school during the leisure in winter, he
succeeded in storing up a large amount of knowledge, that has since been of
much benefit to him. On Nov. 20, 1855, he was united in marriage to
Eliza Jane, daughter of Amos Morgan, a resident of
Belmont County. The Morgan family were among the
earliest in Belmont County, the founder of the family coming from
Pennsylvania, where they had long been residents. Soon after marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards settled on the place where they now reside, and
which they have done so much to improve and beautify. They farm is
about three and a half miles from Cadiz, finely situated and excellently
well fenced. The following named children blessed the union of Mr.
and Mrs. Edwards: Clarinda (Mrs.
Samuel Chaney), born Sept. 12, 1856; Archulous W., b. Nov.
23, 1860, died Aug. 12, 1863; Willis M., born Sept. 13, 1864, died
Nov. 25, 1886; Maggie M., born Dec. 25, 1870, died Sept. 9, 1874.
Mr. Edwards and family are members of the Presbyterian Church at New
Athens, where, for years, the family have worshiped. A strong
Republican in politics, he has ever supported that party. While not
active as a politician, he cheerfully renders what assistance he can for the
benefit of the Republican cause.
Willis M. youngest son of John Edwards,
received his primary education in the common schools, where he was a
constant attendant, and early showed that marked taste for learning which,
in succeeding years, rendered him one of the brightest pupils of his college
At an early age he entered Franklin College, where he remained six years,
and in 1886 graduated with high honors. He immediately entered the
Theological Seminary at Allegheny, where he remained but a short time, being
there seized with a fever, on which he died. His remains now rest in
Dickerson Cemetery. He was a young man of excellent prospects, and was
much esteemed by all, surrounded by a large circle of friends, he is now
enjoying the fruits of his early toil.
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical Record of the Counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio, Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 595 |
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JAMES ERVIN, a native of
Maryland, settled in Short Creek township, Harrison Co., Ohio, about 1812;
after removing to Franklin township, Harrison county, where he died 1850;
married in Maryland, Elizabeth Bann, died 1870; had issue: 1.
William; 2. James; 3. John; 4. Henry, born Apr. 6,
1815; settled in Washington township; married 1840, Elizabeth Watts,
of Harrison county (had issue: i. James; ii. John; iii.
Mahala; iv. Ann; v. Margaret H.; vi. Sarah J.; vii.
Isabelle; viii. Thomas; ix Actia A.); 5. Phoebe; 6.
Isaac; 7. Nancy.
Source: Historical Collections of Harrison Co., Ohio - 1900.
Source: Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Harrison and
Carroll, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 |
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