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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ROBERT LAUTHERS. In
1836 John Lauthers migrated with his family from Washington County,
Penn., and located in Monroe Township, Harrison Co., Ohio. He was born in
Washington County, Penn. (whither his parents had emigrated from Ireland), grew
to maturity there, and married Nancy Stenn, a native of Washington
County, Penn., born of Scotch ancestry.
Robert Lauthers is the youngest in a family of
eight children, and was born in Washington County, Penn., June 14, 1837.
In May, 1862, he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth O. V. I.,
and took part in the battles of Cold Harbor, Wilderness, Petersburg, and many
others. At the battle of the Wilderness he was shot through the arm, from
which wound he has never fully recovered. In 1878 he married Eliza Jane
Parker, and they have two children.
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical Record of the Counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio
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LOVE FAMILY.
The genealogy of the Love family can be traced to George Love, a
native of Ireland, who was the great-grandfather of the present Love family
of Harrison County, Ohio. From what tradition remains they were of the
progressive and sturdy race that has furnished America with many of her best
class of citizens, as well as earnest and zealous defenders; for to no country
does America owe more than to Ireland for her present prospects and stability of
government. The Love family, while residents of Ireland, were
engaged in agriculture, which the present generation also carry on.
George Love1, in the early part of his life, wooed and won for his life's
companion Isabelle Smith2, who became the mother of the following family:
John, who was a farmer; Thomas, who engaged in the river traffic
one the Mississippi, carrying goods to New Orleans and returning on foot, and
who, while on one of these trips, was taken sick and died, his remains being
buried where he passed away; George, who engaged in agriculture until the
commencement of the War in 1812, when he enlisted in defense of his adopted
country, serving as an officer through the entire period, and greatly beloved by
his men, owning to his kind treatment of them; William, who, while
engaged in farming, still devoted much time to private study and research, and
was accounted as one of the intelligent men of his section; Jane, Mrs. Thomas
Gillespie; Catherine, Mrs. Joseph Haverfield; Mary, Mrs. Jacob Morgan.
The families of each child were large except that of Thomas. Early
in the year 1791 Mr. Love and family came to America, crossing in a
sailing vessel, which at that time was only means of conveyance. After a
stormy and dangerous passage they were landed in New York, where they remained
only a brief time. They soon set out for their more western home, and in a
few weeks arrived safely in Washington County, Penn., where they remained until
1800, when they removed to Belmont county, Ohio, where they remained until their
deaths. Of this early struggles, hardships and dangers of the early
settlers the present generation know but little, and realize less. How
they strove to wrest a livelihood from among the blackened stumps and logs of
their early clearings, felling the huge trees that crowned ever hill and graced
every dale, and stood, giant-like, waving their branches in vain defiance to the
axman; keeping nightly vigil lest some carnivorous animal, the prowling wolf or
the swarthy bear, might destroy their domestic animals; working and watching
with ready gun for some savage beast of prey, or a still more savage and
revengeful Indian, who many times in that early history marked their progress
through a settlement in footsteps of blood. These are some of the dangers
and hardships under which the early settler labored, and which gave that steady
self-reliance and courage which now is found in their descendants. Their
spiritual life was almost as difficult as their temporal, as they must
needs carry their a___ to church, and some stand on guard while others
worshiped. Under these vicissitudes the Love family, in
company with others, labo__ and in time beheld as the result of their la___ the
entire banishment of the Indian, the___ ___tinction of the wild beast and
the disappearance of the forests. In the early organization of the
township and county Mr. Love t___ dep interest, as well as the prominent
par___ ardent believer in the principles of the Democratic party, he never
departed from then was a member of the Presbyterian Church ___ wife of the
Seceder. After many years ___ they both passed away, and now lie among the
scenes of their early settlement.
John Love, son of George, arrived in
America at the age of twenty-one, and remained with his father's family until he
was married to Mary Cooke, a daughter of James Cooke, one of the
earliest settlers of Harrison County, Ohio. A short time subsequent to his
marriage he settled in Belmont County, where he remained until 1808, when he
moved to Harrison County, where his descendants have since lived. He
purchased a tract of land in Athens Township, most of which still remains in the
family. His children were George, James, Thomas, John, Nancy and
Mary. Of these Thomas was born Jan. 31, 1820, was married
to Agnes Henderson, and is now a retired farmer residing at Aledo, Ill.;
Mary was born Feb. 15, 1825, was married to Joseph Wallace,
and died Oct. 27, 1886; John was born July 22, 1827, was married to
Nancy Downing, and his now a farmer at Arkansas City, Kas. Here,
in the midst of the wilderness, the father erected a home, where he remained
until he was called from his labors. He early identified himself with the
Democratic party, in which he was a zealous worker and leader. By nature
endowed with native judgment and shrewd business qualifications, to which in
mature years he added a wide range of experience and knowledge of men, he was
well qualified to fill satisfactorily the many offices of honor and trust to
which he was called. From early age he was a member of the United
Presbyterian Church, in which faith he died. In March, 1860,3
he passed away and was buried by the side of his wife, to whose memory he had
been true. She died Dec. 16, 1830, and was buried in Unity Cemetery.
George Love was born Mar. 29, 1810, in Athens
Township, Harrison County, where he grew to manhood. His early life was
spent chiefly on teh farm, although he attended the common schools during the
winters. To this was his education confined, but he afterward, by private
study, acquired an excellent knowledge of the English branches, and which served
to augment his influence on the educational growth of the township. On
Mar. 17, 1830, he married Jane McCracken, a daughter of Robert
McCracken, whose family were among the earliest in Harrison County.
Their home was made on Section 34, where till death they remained. The
result of their marriage was as follows: The result of their marriage was
as follows: Robert M., Mary, John, Martha, James, Nancy, George, Nancy
Jane, Margaret and Caroline J. Of these Mary was born
Sept. 20, 1832, married David Lyle, and resides at Uniontown, Belmont
Co., Ohio (their children are George L., John M., James G., Anna B.,
Sarah S., Ella M., D. Miller, Flora J. and an infant son); John was
born Sept. 16, 1834, married Eliza Taylor (their children are Clara
A., Jane Ann, Taylor H., Halla M.; this wife died Jan. 28, 1869, and John
Love then married Mary J. Mundell, by whom one son was born named
George W.); Martha was born Dec. 24, 1836, is unmarried, and is now residing
on the old homestead with her brother George; James was born Aug. 22,
1840, and died Sept. 3, 1864 (a brief record of him appearing farther on);
Nancy was born Sept. 8, 1838, and died Mar. 3, 1842; George was
born Sept. 9, 1842; Nancy Jane was born Sept. 13, 1844, died Mar. 19,
1849; Margaret, of whom further mention is made, was born Sept. 19, 1847;
Caroline Jane was born June 17, 1850, died May 28, 1853. In
his township George Love held many years the trusteeship, being elected
repeatedly, this fact showing he discharged the duties of his office in a
satisfactory manner. For many years he took a satisfactory manner.
For many years he took an active part in the campaigns of his party, and always
strove to elect its candidates. On one occasion he was himself a candidate
for commissioner. In the early history of Franklin College he was
appointed a member of the board of directors, to which position he brought his
usual vigorous and business like mind, and rendered valuable assistance in the
final establishment of that school. He was no less prominent in church
matters than in the other interests which he espoused. Affiliating with
the United Presbyterians, he was one of their earnest workers, being a member of
the session many years. On Dec. 20, 1880, he was called home, his faithful
wife having preceded him to the grave Feb. 21, 1879. They were buried in
the family cemetery at Unity.
ROBERT L. LOVE, the eldest son of George
Love, was born in Athens Township Dec. 21, 1830. Here he now makes his
home on the place which was owned by his grandparents, Love and
McCracken. His early education was received at the common schools of
the neighborhood, which he afterward supplemented by a course of study at
Franklin College. He engaged in teaching for some time, but finally
commenced farming for some time, but finally commenced farming, which he has
followed ever since. On June 3, 1854, he was married to Sarah Henderson,
a daughter of William Henderson, who was a resident of Cadiz Township,
and they commenced their married life in Belmont County, where they remained
until 1880, when they removed to Athens Township on the farm on which they now
reside. The present improvements are those of Mr. Love, and are
among the handsomest and most convenient in the county. His attention is
confined to general farming and stock-raising, in which he has made an eminent
success. His family are as follows: Nancy W., at home;
Joseph M., deceased; Kate H., Mrs. William Henderson; Jennie, twin
sister of Kate H., at home; and William H., at home, in Franklin
College in the senior class, and will graduate in June, 1891. In the
politics of his township, State and nation Mr. Love takes an active
interest, and always endeavors to bring about his party's success. Like a
long line of ancestry he is Democratic, and while many times urged to accept
office he has steadfastly refused, but is always among the foremost in the
councils and workers of the party. He has frequently represented his party
in the convention, and has served many times as chairman of the county
convention. In 1887 he was chosen as a member of the Agricultural Society
of Harrison County, to which he rendered valuable service. His family, as
well as himself, are members of the United Presbyterian Church at New Athens,
are among the progressive ones in Athens, are among the progressive ones in
Athens, and are well known for their intelligence and social qualities.
The home of Robert M. Love is one of the handsomest in the township,
situated one quarter of a mile south of New Athens village. His farm of
204 acres of mostly improved land contains one of the best stone quarries in
Harrison County, large quantities of stone having been dug therefrom for public
purposes. His entire farm ins underlaid with coal, the veins varying in
thickness from four and one-half to nearly six feet.
James Love's early life was spent in the
acquiring of an education, to which he devoted much time. After receiving
all the advantages which were to be had at the common schools, he entered
Franklin College, where he remained until the call for volunteers to defend his
native country. The warlike spirit which had animated his ancestry in 1812
was aroused, and, abandoning all plans for the future, which in his case
promised to be a brilliant one, he enlisted in the One-Hundred and Twenty-sixth
O. V. I., and was sent to the front immediately. Here, while in the
discharge of his duty, at the burning of a bridge at Monocacy, and while waving
the colors, he was shot through the right thigh. The Union forces being
driven back, he fell into the hands of the rebels, who placed him near a spring,
giving him no other attention. Here he lay suffering excruciating pain and
slowly bleeding to death. After some twenty-four hours the Union forces
recovered their lost ground, when he was cared for, being remove to the hospital
at Frederick City. Here he lingered until Sept. 3, 1864, when, attended by
his father and brother George, he passed from earth, and there his body
now rests.
Margaret Love was married, Dec. 15, 1870, to
Robert Henderson, who was born Jan. 8, 1845, a son of William Henderson,
of Belmont County, Ohio. Since their marriage they have resided in
Harrison County, where their family have been born, as follows: Jennie,
Dec. 12, 1871; Ella M., Feb. 22, 1875; Harry, May 30, 1882.
On "Feb. 14, 1887, Mr. Henderson died and was buried in Unity Cemetery.
His family still live in Athens Township, where they are well known for their
sterling qualities, and are among the mostly highly respected.
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical
Record of the Counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: J. H.
Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 456
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1. Found in www.findagrave.com
, in Crabapple Cemetery, Belmont Co., Ohio
2. Found in www.findagrave.com
, in Crabapple Cemetery, Belmont Co., Ohio
3. Found in www.findagrave.com
, the Grave stone says Mar. 28, 1862 in Unity Cemetery, Belmont Co., Ohio
3. Found in www.findagrave.com, in Unity
Cemetery, Belmont Co., Ohio
ALSO... lots of other members of the Love family in Belmont County, Ohio
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ALEXANDER LOVE, one of the
children of James C. Love, was born Nov. 21, 1846, in Archer Township,
Harrison Co., Ohio, and resides on the home place, where he engages in general
farming. He continues to improve the farm, and has at present one of the
best producing properties in his section. His grandfather came from
Ireland at an early age, and settled on a farm in Harrison County, remaining
there until his death in 1850. In politics Mr. Love was a Democrat,
as his descendants are at the present time. The following are the names of
his children: George Nancy, James, Mary, Thomas and John.
James Love, the father of the subject of this
sketch, was born Feb. 9, 1814, in Athens Township. On Apr. 10, 1839, he
was married to Jane McFadden, daughter of Samuel, a resident of
Cadiz Township. Mr. McFadden came from Ireland while a child with
his parents, and with them settled in Harrison County. He assisted in
raising the first house in Cadiz. Eight children resulted from the union
of James and Jane Love, seen of whom are still living, one having died of
measles in the military hospital at Fredericksburg, Va. The names of the
living are John, James and Mrs. Mary McRacken, in Stearns County,
Minn.; Mrs. Lizz McFadden, in Marion County, Kas.; George, a
dentist in Scio, Ohio, and Jennie, on the old homestead, besides the
subject of this sketch. James Love was one of the staunchest
Democrats in his township, and served as trustee for several terms, discharging
the duties of the full satisfaction of his constituents, and to the benefit of
the township. He and wife were members of the United Presbyterian Church.
He died July 12, 1876, at the home place, surrounded by his mourning
family.
Alexander Love remained at home, assisting his
father - indeed, relieving his father entirely from the duties incident to farm
life. On Nov. 16, 1876, at the residence of her father, Mr. Andrew
Devore, one of the prominent and substantial farmers of Archer Township,
Mr. Love was married to Jennie L. Devore. They immediately
commenced housekeeping in the house in which he now resides. He is the
father of three children: Andrew D., born Feb. 26, 1878; Homer
L., born Oct. 24, 1881, and Alexander A., born June 7, 1884.
Mr. Love is a Democrat of prominence in his township, and has held many
positions indicative of the respect and confidence in which he is held by his
neighbors. Among these may be mentioned school director, member of the
Board of Education of his township, and township trustee, which last he has held
for a long time, and still continues to fill with great ability. He and
wife are members of Ridge Presbyterian Church, and are high in the esteem of
their fellow church members.
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical Record of the Counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio
- Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 164 |
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GEORGE LOVE.
In the township of Athens, Harrison County, as well as in the adjacent country,
none of the residents are better known, not only for their progressiveness and
intelligence, but also for their honesty and integrity, then George Love.
A descendant of one of the oldest and best known families in this section,
he seems to have inherited those qualities which have ever marked the family
from which he springs, and have given them so much influence and respect in the
county. He is a son of George and Jane (McCracken) Love, is a
native of Athens, and was born Sept. 9, 1842. His whole life has been
spent within the confines of this county, and here he has received his
education, not only of a literary character, but also as to the practical part
of life. During the lifetime of his father he managed the home place, and
now resides upon it with his family.
On Dec. 6, 1865, he was united in marriage with
Eleanor, a daughter of Samuel Haley, long a resident of Belmont
County, but now living in McClain County, Ill. Mr. Love is well
known in the politics of his county, having early identified himself with the
Democratic party, to which he still belongs, and in the progress of which he
takes an active interest. He has served his township many times in various
capacities, and was elected to the office of trustee several time successively,
discharging its various duties. He and family are members of the
Presbyterian Church, at Crab Apple, in which society his family are among the
foremost in the movements of usefulness and charity. For many years he has
been a member of the board of directors of the Crab Apple Cemetery, and in 1890
he was chosen president. His married life has been blessed by the birth of
the following named children: James, born in 1870, and died in 1875;
Mary Jane, born in 1876; and George H. born in 1884.
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical
Record of the Counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: J. H.
Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 544 |
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GEORGE LOVE, JR., a prosperous
farmer of Nottingham Township, Harrison County, was born in Belmont County,
Ohio, Aug. 14, 1827. His grandfather, George Love, was born in
County Tyrone, Ireland, married Sabella Smith, also a native of County
Tyrone, and they came to America about the year 1792, locating first in
Pennsylvania. Some time afterward they removed to Wheeling Township,
Belmont Co., Ohio, and purchased a tract of land, on which they passed their
remaining days, dying in the faith expounded by the Seceder Church, of which
they were members. They were parents of eight children, of whom the father
of the subject of this sketch was one.
George Love (second) was born in County Tyrone,
Ireland, about 1784, and came to America with his parents. He married
Mary Moore, also a native of County Tyrone, born in 1801, a daughter of
John and Mary (Smith) Moore, and this union was blessed with three children,
viz.: Thomas, who resides in Madison County, Iowa; John
(deceased), and George, the subject proper of this sketch. The
father departed this life on the homestead in Belmont County, Feb. 21, 1829.
George Love, who name heads this sketch, came to
Nottingham Township with his mother, Aug. 10, 1831. This lady, after the
death of her first husband, married John A. Todd, a resident of
Nottingham Township, where it thus became necessary for her to take up her
residence, and here her son George, our subject, grew to manhood,
receiving a practical business education. On Nov. 21, 1854, he married
Miss Barbara Barclay, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Kissick) Barclay,
natives of Ireland, and after marriage Mr. Love purchased his farm of 200
acres in Section 20, Nottingham Township, and here the couple have ever since
resided. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Love has been blessed by the
birth of twelve children, as follows: Elizabeth I. Blackwood, born
Oct. 10, 1855, and now a resident of Clay County, Kas., David B., an
attorney at law, in Fremont, Ohio, born Jan. 15, 1857; John, born Oct.
17, 1858, and residing at Butler, Ohio; Mary I. Hutchinson, born Feb. 6,
1860, residing in Moorefield Township, Harrison Co., Ohio; Annie B.
Carrothers born June 28, 1861, and a resident of Butler, Ohio; William W.,
born July 20, 1863, a resident of Butler; George S., born Sept. 16, 1865
(William W. and George S. own and operate successfully the Butler
Mill, Butler, Ohio); Ulysses S., born Mar. 29, 1867; James K.,
born May 27, 1869; Thomas Mc., born Oct. 14, 1871; Ella M., born
Feb. 4, 1874; Charles B., born Mar. 27, 1876 - the last five named living
at home with their parents. In politics Mr. Love is a Republican,
has held several township offices, and in October, 1879, was elected
commissioner of Harrison County. In religion he is a Presbyterian, and he
and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church at Cassville.
Mr. Love has in his possession a sword carried through the War of 1812 by
his father, who was a captain under William Henry Harrison.
Source:
Commemorative
Biographical
Record of the Counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: J. H.
Beers & Co. - 1891 - Page 557 |
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