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WILLIAM T. ELDER, M. D.,
one of the successful physicians of Holmes County, resides at
Nashville, where he has a good practice. He is a genial,
pleasant gentleman, and his many friends value him not only as a
physician, but as an upright, honorable follow citizen. He was
born Feb. 16, 1850, in Holmes County,, and has always been
identified with the interests of his native county. He is a
son of James T. and Henrietta M. (Galwitz) Elder. His
father was a native of Centre County, Penn., and when a child came
to Holmes County with his mother and maternal grandparents,
Thompson by name. His mother was a native of Ohio, her
parents being natives of Austria; they were married in Holmes
County, and made this their home until 1880, when they moved to
Ashtabula County, Ohio, where they still live. His father was
a farmer and the Doctor was given good educational advantages.
He began the study of medicine in 1868, with Dr. C.
B. Ferrill, now of Columbus, Ohio; later he entered the Ohio
Medical College, from which he graduated in 1872, and immediately
located at Nashville. He was married in 1872 to Sophronia,
daughter of John Vance, of Knox Township, and they have three
children: Ethel, Clarence and Maud. The Doctor
is a member of Holmes County Medical Society, and of the Royal
Arcanum, being one of the examining board of that order. In
politics he is a Democrat, and has served two terms as Democrat, and
has served two terms as mayor of the town. Mrs. Elder
is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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M. L. EMRICK,
Killbuck, is a son of Andrew Emrick who was born in Somerset
County, Penn., June 3, 1790, of German descent. In 1814 he (Andrew)
came to Ohio, and engaged as a farm laborer in Knox County. He
married Miss Mary daughter of John Butler, of Knox
County, and about 1821 they came to Holmes County, where they
purchased the farm now owned by our subject, in Killbuck Township.
They came to this county on horseback, and started single-handed to
pay for their farm, which they accomplished, and died well-to-do.
Mr. Emrick was a prominent member of the Democratic party,
served as county commissioner two terms, and filled all of the
township offices. He died in February, 1874; his widow Nov. 1,
1876. They reared five daughters and three sons, five of whom
are still living; Sarah, wife of Oliver Dial, in
Killbuck Township; Rachel, wife of Sylvester Damer, in
Loudonville, Ohio; M. L.; Andrew J., in New York City,
and John, in Danville, Knox County.
The subject of these lines was born on his present
homestead Mar. 30, 1826, attended the township schools, and has
always followed farming as an occupation. In 1850 he was
united in marriage with Miss Annie, daughter of William
Barclay, of Monroe Township, and they have seven children
living: William M., in Burbank, Wayne Co., Ohio, married to
Miss Mary, daughter of George Seldon, of Killbuck (she
died, leaving four children: Jennie, Edward, John, and
Cora; Mr. Emrick's present wife was Miss Emma Moon, of
Ashland County); Sarah L., wife of Jonathan Armstrong,
residing with our subject (has three children: Walter, Le Roy
and an infant); Nancy Ellen, wife of William Martin,
of Ripley (has two children: Harry and Charles); Lucy,
wife of Anthony W. Jones, of Richland Township; Lydia,
Lizzie and Laura, at home. Mr. Emrick has
served the township as treasurer ten years, justice of the peace
five years, and has also acted as township clerk and trustee.
He and his family are prominent members of the Disciples Church of
Killbuck, of which he is an elder.
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W.
S. ENFIELD, store-keeper and gauger. This enterprising
young man was born in Somerset County, Penn., in December, 1861, a
son of Emanuel Enfield, now a prominent farmer in Wooster,
who is also a native of Somerset County, Penn. Mr. Enfield
followed farming up to his appointment to his present position,
which occurred May 1, 1887. Politically he is a Democrat.
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ROBERT
K. ENOS was born Jan. 7, 1805, in Hanover Township,
Washington Co., Penn. He was the eldest son of Francis Enos,
a native of New Jersey. His grandfather was born in Scotland,
and was a prominent citizen of his native country. His energy
leading him to seek a new home in the then "New World," he emigrated
with his wife and small family to New Jersey, where his son
Francis was born. He (Francis) married Elsie
Murphy, an estimable young lady, a native of New Jersey, but of
Irish descent, and they soon afterward moved to Washington County,
Penn., where Robert K. Enos was born, the second of their
seven children, the eldest being a girl.
Robert K. Enos began his business life in
Florence, Penn. (near the home farm), on Jan. 2, 1822, as
clerk in the dry goods store of Mr. Samuel Henry.
Mr. Enos removed with him to New Lisbon, Ohio, in 1823 (his
father and family proceeding to Richland County, Ohio, about the
same time), and there remained until Sept. 8, when he left for
Mansfield. Arriving there on the 13th, he went into the store
of Mr. Hugh McFall, where he clerked until Apr. 14, 1824,
coming to Millersburgh on that day. He was at once employed by
Mr. Henry, his former employer, who had preceded him, and was
at that time the only merchant in Millersburgh. Robert K.
Enos soon developed in to a young man of more than ordinary
capacity. He remained with Mr. Henry until the early
part of 1830, when he began the study of medicine, attending medical
lectures at the Ohio Medical College in Cincinnati, during 1830 and
1831. After this he practiced medicine in Millersburgh, in
partnership with Dr. James S. Irvine. Dr. Enos was a
close student, and intelligent and reliable in the discharge of all
his engagements. Dr. Irvine was appointed clerk of the
courts for Holmes County in May, 1825, and Dr. Enos acted as
deputy clerk for him until September, 1831, when the latter was
appointed clerk of the court of common pleas, and of the supreme
court for Holmes County, which office he held until October, 1845,
when he resigned in favor of his friend, Hon. Martin Welker,
then a young man of great promise, and now judge of the United
States court for the Northern District of Ohio. Dr. Enos
was the first township clerk for Hardy Township; he was deputy
postmaster at Millersburgh from the time the office was located
there until 1838; he was deputy recorder of Holmes County from 1826
until 1831; was a clerk in the auditor's office for a short time,
and was for several years mayor of the town of Millersburgh.
The energy, capacity and character of Dr. Enos can be seen in
the fact that he filled several of these important offices at the
same time. He was an active member of the Whig party from its
organization, until the formation of the Republican party, when he
united heartily with that organization. In 1860 he was chosen
one of the delegates from his congressional district to the
Republican National Convention at Chicago, and was the first of the
memorable four of the Ohio delegation who, at the critical moment,
on the third ballot, changed their votes from Salmon P. Chase
to Abraham Lincoln. The Doctor was a rapid accountant, and
kept a tally of the votes cast in the convention for the several
candidates; before this vote had been announced, he discovered that
Mr. Lincoln lacked but two and one-half votes of the
nomination; turning quickly to Mr. Corwin and Mr. Gurley
he informed them how the vote stood, and asked them to join him in
voting for Mr. Lincoln, which they did together with Mr.
I. Steese, and he at once requested Judge Carter,
chairman of the Ohio delegation, to announce the change of their
votes, thus securing the nomination. Dr. Enos felt
favorably toward Mr. Lincoln from the first, and had been
urged by his friends, Columbus Delano, of Mount Vernon, and
Levi Geiger of Urbana (both delegates of the convention and
supporters of Mr. Lincoln from the beginning), to cast his
vote with them, but having pledged himself to support Mr. Chase,
he felt bound by his pledge to support him as long as there
was any hope for his nomination; but it now being apparent that
there was no hope for Mr. Chase and that Mr. Seward or
Mr. Lincoln would be the nominee, he felt absolved from his
pledge, and then as ever, quick to see the importance of prompt
action, and the grand opportunity, he as if almost inspired, at the
critical moment, cast his vote, and secured the votes of others,
thereby becoming instrumental in securing the nomination of the
immortal Lincoln. This history of this great nation
alone can tell the effect of that important act at that suspicious
moment. Dr. Enos was a man of extensive and varied
information. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in
1850. For many years while Dr. Enos was clerk of the
courts, many of the leading attorneys from neighboring counties were
frequently entertained at the hospitable home of Dr. Enos, he
and his wife always enjoying the society of these welcome visitors.
Dr. Enos in his domestic and societal relations was a model
man; he was not a great talker, but his words were "like apples of
gold in pictures of silver." His society was sought by persons
of culture. At one time Dr. Enos was the owner of
considerable real estate in and about Millersburgh, and he always
took a deep interest in the development and welfare of the town.
To him more than to any other man is due the locating and
construction of the present railroad through Millersburgh; he was
the esteemed friend of Mr. Simon Perkins, the president of
the road, and it was by his great influence that the road was
secured. Between their families there have ever been the
strong bonds of friendship.
Dr. Enos was married Mar. 31, 1834, to
Elizabeth Neely, daughter of James and Sarah Neely, a
family of distinction in Reading Township, Adams Co., Penn., where
Mrs. Enos was born Mar. 10, 1812, in a large stone house
still standing, in a good state of preservation, about ten
miles east of Gettysburgh. Her father died in 1821, after
which her mother and family moved to Hampton, where they lived until
1826, when they removed to Millersburgh, where Dr. Enos first
formed the acquaintance of his wife. She attended Dr.
Beatty's seminary for young ladies at Steubenville, Ohio.
At the close of her last term at school the Doctor visited the
seminary, where they were married, and returned to Millersburgh,
where they have lived happily ever since, he as a devoted husband,
and she as a constant and confiding wife, until the death of the
Doctor. They had seven children - four of whom are still
living: Henry K., a broker in New York City, and
vice-president of the M. K. & T. Railroad; Francis A. and
Richard W. businessmen living in California; and Helen M.
a lady of refinement and culture, who makes her home with her mother
at Millersburgh. She was the organizer of the Woman's
Centennial Association for Holmes County, was secretary of the
association, and its grand success is attributed to her energy, tact
and executive ability. She was the chosen representative of
the county organization to the State Centennial of Ohio, where
Holmes County was complimented as making one of the best exhibits of
any county in the State. Miss Enos was one of the very
efficient corps of managers in the Woman's department, and assisted
in putting up the exhibit in the Historical and Archaeological
department (was the only lady connected with the latter), and was
awarded the merit of contributing very largely to the success of
both departments.
Mr. Enos died Sep. 13, 1884, at the home in
Millersburgh, aged seventy-eight years, nine months and six days.
He was one of the most exemplary, enterprising and influential
citizens of Holmes County, and his memory will long be cherished by
the old citizens of this county, and his hosts of friends. He
was a firm believer in the Christian religion, and peacefully and
gently passed to his eternal home. He rests from his labors
and his works do follow him. Mr. Enos still survives,
the oldest housekeeper now living in the town, having kept house
continuously in Millersburgh since April, 1834, until the present
time, 1889. Her life has been marked with acts of hospitality,
charity and philanthropy, being always ready for every good word and
work. she has been not only a blessing in her own home, but
greatly so to others, "and many shall rise up and call her blessed."
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JAMES
ALPHEUS ESTILL (deceased) was born in Mifflin County, Penn.,
December 19, 1825, and in 1837, with his parents, came to Columbiana
County, Ohio. His paternal ancestors were from Alsace, France,
and his maternal ancestors from the Highlands of Scotland. His
early advantages for obtaining an education were limited, but by
close application and studious habits, he acquired a practical
business education. He commenced his business career in the
mercantile trade, which he continued for sometime when he took up
the study of law, in 1854 was admitted to the bar, and in April,
1855, he began the practice of law in Alliance, Stark Co., Ohio, and
soon after purchased the Alliance Times, which he continued to
publish till November, 1856. In 1856 he became an associate
editor of the Stark County Democrat, and in 1857 purchased
the Crawford County Farmer, and continued its
proprietor until a short time prior to his death, and in the
meantime was also the editor of the Wayne County Democrat.
In 1863 Mr. Estill was elected Probate Judge of Holmes
County, and was reelected in 1866. In 1864 he was a delegate
to the Democratic National Convention at Chicago, and was also a
delegate in 1876, to the convention at St. Louis, that nominated
Samuel J. Tilden. In 1877 he was elected a member of the
Sixty-third General Assembly, and was re-elected in 1879.
Mr. Estill was a successful business man; was always active in
politics, taking an interest in the success of his party, and
working untiringly to further its interests. He was positive
in his convictions, but was always willing to be convinced of error,
and was ready to accept the right when so convinced. He was a
member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Estill was married in
1849, to Eliza, daughter of Peter and Mary (Elis) Beebout,
and once of the two children born to them is living, Lillie A.,
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GEORGE EVERLY
was born in Washington County, Penn., Apr. 22, 1821, a son of
Leonard and Catherine (Chesround) Everly. Leonard Everly
was a native of Washington County, Penn., and was a son of
Leonard Everly, who came from Germany when a young man. He
was the youngest of his father's family, and remained at home
superintending the farm until after his father's death. He
married Catherine, daughter of Peter Chesround, and to
them were born seven children: George, Maria (Mrs. John S.
Mulhall), Elizabeth (Mrs. Moore), Rebecca (Mrs. Poast), Andrew
Joseph, Lewis and Peter. In 1835 Leonard Everly
with his wife and children, moved to Ohio, where for three years,
they lived on a farm rented of his brother. He afterward
bought eighty acres, which he improved and made his home until his
death, when the property was divided among his children. He
died at the age of fifty-seven years.
George Everly remained on the farm
until twenty-one years old, when he learned the carpenter's trade,
at which he worked twenty-five years. His first purchase
of land was eleven and a half acres, and to this he afterward added
fifty-seven and a half acres, near Bear Swamp, which he sold, and
then bought 102½ acres; subsequently
bought 160 acres of what was originally the property of William
Ewing, and this is now his home. Mr. Everly was
married Apr. 22, 1848, to Margaret Ewing, a native of
Lancaster County, Penn., born in 1825, daughter of William and
Margaret (Hill) Ewing. Mr. Ewing, who was a farmer and
shoemaker, came to Ohio in 1828, and lived one year in Wayne County;
then came to Holmes County, where he entered eighty acres of land
and purchased another eighty-acre tract, which occurred when he was
ninety-four years old. His wife died at the age of thirty-five
years. Mr. and Mrs. Everly have six children:
Jacob, William, Leonard, Albert, Ida (Mrs. Foltz, of Nebraska)
and Ella. the parents are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Mr. Everly casts his suffrage with
the Prohibition party, is one of the leading men of the Township,
and has held various township offices.
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THOMAS
EVERLY, farmer and stock raiser, resides on Section 2,
Prairie Township, where he has a good farm of 160 acres. He is
a native of Holmes County, born Aug. 1, 1839, a son of Adam and
Naomi (McConkey) Everly, natives of Wayne County, Ohio, the
former of German and the latter of Irish descent. The father
died in 1881, aged sixty-two years; the mother is now living in
Wayne County. Of their eight children but two are living:
Thomas and one daughter, Rachel, wife of Joseph Filkey,
of Fredonia, Kas.
Thomas Everly received only
limited educational advantages, his services being required in the
work of the farm. He remained at home until the breaking
out of the War of the Rebellion, when, in October, 1861, he enlisted
in the defense of his country, and was assigned to Company B,
McLaughlin's squadron of Ohio Cavalry. He participated in
forty-five hard-fought battles, besides numerous skirmishes, but
escaped all without injury. Among the most important of his
engagements we note the following: The campaign of eastern
Kentucky, under Gen. Garfield, and at Jenning's Creek; then
for two years was engaged in guerrilla warfare, and finally was in
the siege of Knoxville (Tenn.). In January, 1864, he
re-enlisted as a veteran, was assigned to Gen. Stoneman's
division of cavalry, and went with Sherman to Atlanta.
At Marietta, Ga., he was transferred to Gen. Kilpatrick's
division, and was with Gen. Sherman on the march to the sea,
participating in the battles at Jonesboro, Lovejoy's Station,
Hillsboro, Macon, Waynesboro, Savannah, Lexington, Akron, Blackwell,
Averysboro, Bentonville, Raleigh, and at the surrender of Gen.
Joe Johnston, at Durham Station, N. C. His regiment then
went back to Raleigh, N. C., where he participated in the closing
scenes of the war. He was discharged at Charlotte, N. C., Oct.
15, 1865, and was mustered out November 15, following.
After the war he returned to his home, and has since
been engaged in the more peaceful pursuits of agriculture. He
now has a valuable farm, all well improved, and is making a
specialty of stock raising, having a number of thorough-bred
Holstein cattle and fine horses. He was married Jan. 25, 1866,
to Martha B., daughter of Peter and Sarah (Albertson)
Painter, and a native of Holmes County, born May 10, 1847.
Mr. and Mrs. Everly have had three children: Ora W., Roy P.
and Myrtle L. Ora W. married Louie R. Bushey,
and they have one child, Guy. Mr. Everly is a Democrat;
he and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
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THOMAS
EWING is a native of Beaver County, Penn., born Feb. 4, 1821,
a son of Samuel and Isabella (Hunter) Ewing, both of whom
were natives of Ireland, of Scotch-Irish descent. He was
reared on a farm in his native county, remaining with his parents
until manhood, and in 1854 he came to Holmes County, settling in
Prairie Township, where he has since lived, and is one of its
prominent and influential citizens. He has always taken an
interest in public affairs, and has held several local offices of
trust. He has been justice of the peace since 1886, and for
three yeas was an assistant revenue assessor.
Mr. Ewing was married, in 1845, to Miss
Rachel Dawson, a native of Holmes County, born in 1825, a
daughter of John L. and Mary (Cotton) Dawson. Mr. and Mrs.
Ewing have had a family of eleven children: The two
eldest sons, David F. and John D., are attorneys at Mt.
Vernon; Margaret I. is the wife of Ohio Stucker, of
Nebraska; Lucy J. is the wife of William Painter;
Samuel H. and Nicholas H. are farmers of Holmes County;
Amos A. is in Kansas, and Benjamin F. is in Nebraska;
Nevada is married, and lives in Millersburgh; Mary and
Martin are deceased. In his political views Mr.
Ewing is a Republican, and he and his wife are members of the
Disciples Church.
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