CHARLES LEE
was born in Ripley Township, Holmes Co., Ohio, in 1855, a son of
Stephen and Elizabeth (Purdy) Lee, former of whom was a
prominent man of Holmes County, and a prosperous farmer, owning a
fine farm of 25 acres in Clinton Township, Wayne Co., He died in
1884, aged fifty-four years. His widow still lives, making her
home part of the time with her son Charles, and part of the
time with a son in Florida. They had a family of six children:
John H., James W., Leander, Charles W., Sophronia and
Rosa.
Charles W. Lee is one of the rising young men of
the county where he was reared. His education was obtained in
the common schools, but his opportunities have been greater than the
majority of young men for obtaining a practical knowledge of the
world. Having an innate desire to travel, this has been in a
measure satisfied, and he has visited many of the Southern, Eastern
and Western States. Mr. Lee was married in 1875 to
Noradette, daughter of Elliott and Caroline (Priest)
Aylesworth, and they have had four children, three of whom are
living: Zellma Caroline, Osea Coral and Floyd
Elliott. In politics Mr. Lee is a Republican.
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JACOB LEE
was born in Ripley Township, Holmes Co., Ohio, in February, 1820,
fourth in the family of James and Margaret (Wells) Lee,
natives of Pennsylvania, former born Oct. 27, 1787, and latter Mar.
12, 1799. They were married in Pennsylvania, and, about 1815,
came with their two children to Ohio, where they located on what is
called Hickory Flats, in Wayne County, but two years later removed
to Ripley Township, Holmes Co., and bought 160 acres of Government
land, forty acres of which he afterward entered. At the time
of Mr. Lee's settlement in Ohio the country was a wilderness,
bears and wolves being numerous, and the most of the land was
heavily timbered. Mr. Lee cleared and improved his
land, and became one of the most successful men in the county,
owning at one time 640 acres of land. He died May 7, 1849,
aged sixty-one years, six months and eleven days. His family
consisted of thirteen children, six of whom - four sons and two
daughters - are living: Josiah, John, Rachel, Jacob, Wesley
and Margaret.
Born when the country was in its
infancy the youth of Jacob Lee, our subject, was spent on a
frontier farm, and his education was limited to the log-cabin
subscription schools. He was married in 1845 to Eliza,
a daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Young) Smith, former
of whom, a tailor by trade, came to Ohio at an early day. To
Mr. and Mrs. Lee have been born seven children, five of whom
are living: Solomon, Shaffer, Louisa (now
Mrs. Dietrich), Herman and Ellen Mr. Lee
is a member of the Disciples Church; he is a Republican, and has
served his township as school director.
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E. T.
LEGUILLON was born in Killbuck Township, May 5, 1858.
His father, Alexander Leguillon, was born in France, Jan. 28,
1828, and in May, 1849, left his native country for America.
He lived in the State of New York for about a year, and in 1850 came
to Ohio, where for a few years he worked as a laborer in Stark,
Tuscarawas, Holmes and Wayne Counties. About 1857 he bought a
farm in Mechanic Township, Holmes County. In 1863 he moved to
Killbuck, and for three years was engaged in the grocery business;
then, for about eleven years, carried on a general mercantile
business. He was married in 1850 to Miss Euphemia Miller,
a native of France, and to them eight children were born, three of
whom are living: Joseph, in Killbuck; E. T., and
Mary, wife of Samuel Winger, in Killbuck. His wife
died in 1861 and he was subsequently married to Miss Lucinda
Mosher, who died in 1877, leaving two children: Martin
and Annie, wife of William Parkinson, both of
Killbuck. Mr. Leguillon was again married, taking for
his third wife Miss Mary McKiney, who died, leaving one
child, Eunie P. His present wife was Mrs. Lois E.
(McNeal) Clark, widow of William T. Clark.
E. T. Leguillon was reared in his native
township and was given a common-school education. When a boy
he entered his father's store as a clerk, and in 1877, with his
brother, Joseph, he purchased a general mercantile business
in Killbuck. This partnership continued eight years, and in
1885 our subject became associated with R. J. Chapman.
In May, 1887, Mr. Leguillon purchased his partner's interest
and he has since conducted the business alone. He is one of
the rising young business en of Killbuck, and is building up a good
trade. He was married in 1877 to Sarah P., daughter of
Isaac Shrimplin, of Killbuck, and they have three children:
Nellie, Nannie and Pearl. Mr. Leguillon
was reared in the Democratic school of politics and has always
adhered to the religious faith of his father, being, with his
family, a member of the French Catholic Church.
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REES LEWIS was
born in Radnorshire, Wales, in 1817. His parents, James
and Elizabeth (Davis) Lewis, came to America in 1832, with
their two children, Rees and Elizabeth, and settled in
the village of Millbrook, Wayne Co., Ohio. The father was
a blacksmith by trade, at which he worked at Millbrook three and
a half years, then removed to Ripley Township, Holmes County,
and bought eighty acres of land, which he improved and made his
home until his death, which occurred when he was seventy-four
years of age; the mother died at the age of seventy-six years.
Rees Lewis received his elementary instruction
in his native country, and after coming to America attended the
common schools. He has always given his attention to
agriculture, and at his father's death succeeded him in the
ownership of the farm. He has inherited also his father's
energy and industrious habits, and is one of the prosperous
citizens of Ripley Township. He has always been a
public-spirited citizen, and has been active in political and
material affairs; has served six years as justice of the peace,
and also as township trustee. Mr. Lewis was married
in 1845 to Lydia, daughter of Thomas Moreland, and
they have had six children, five of whom are living:
James, the eldest, is a farmer living near Chicago;
Aylesworth lives in Newark, Ohio; Thomas is in
Oakland, Cal.; William is in New Mexico, and Hiram
is at home. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Disciples
Church, Mrs. Lewis of the Presbyterian; in politics he is
a Democrat.
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MAJOR R. W. LIGGETT,
son of
George Liggett, was born Mar. 21,
1832, in Holmes Co., Ohio,
being the eighth of twelve children, five of whom are living. In 1862 he enlisted in the Sixteenth
Ohio Infantry, and was commissioned second
lieutenant, was afterward promoted to first lieutenant, and then to captain. He was discharged at Millikens
Bend, but again enlisted after
spending a short time at home, and was commissioned major of the One Hundred and
Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry. He was a
brave and gallant soldier, and is a noble and estimable citizen. He takes great pride in his home, and
entertains in a hospital manner all who call upon him, his genial cordiality
making them feel their welcome, and putting them at ease at once. He has paid much attention to the
cultivation of fruit and berries, and his grounds are laid out with a view to
both usefulness and ornamentation.
He takes an interest in the welfare of his community, and is prominent in all
enterprises of public interest. In
politics he is a Republican. He is a
member of the Methodist
Church, and gives his liberal support to all
objects of a benevolent and charitable nature.
His wife as formerly Miss Hester L. Edwards, daughter of Jesse Edwards.
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JOHN
LINDSEY (deceased) late of Holmesville, was born in Carlisle,
Cumberland Co., Penn., July 19, 1807, a son John and Julia
(Johnson) Lindsey, natives of Ireland, but of Scotch parentage.
They came to America after their marriage, locating in Pennsylvania,
and both died in Harrisburg. Our subject was left an orphan in
his early boyhood, and was thrown on his own resources. He
worked on a farm for a maternal uncle, some three miles east of
Holmesville, until eighteen years old, and then began to learn the
cabinet-maker's trade. In 1820 he came to Ohio, reaching Wayne
County Dec. 15, and located in Salt creek Township, subsequently
moving to Holmesville, a better point for his trade, which he here
followed for many years with success.
Mr. Lindsey was married in Fredericksburgh to
Mary Sturgis, a native of Ireland, born May 1, 1806. She
was but a small child when she came with her parents to America, and
made a home in Pennsylvania. They had three children:
America, wife of Andrew J. Knox; Zarah and John W.
The mother departed this life June 21, 1882 and Aug. 3, 1889, the
father followed her to the grave at the age of eighty-two years and
fifteen days. On the 18th of January he was stricken with
paralysis, from which he never recovered. Mr. Lindsey
was a life-long Democrat, casting his first presidential vote for
Andrew Jackson in 1828. He always took an active interest
in public affairs, and held several offices of trust and
responsibility; was treasurer of Salt Creek Township, Wayne County,
and held the office of justice of the peace nine years; he had been
a member of the Masonic fraternity over fifty years, and in
religious belief he was a Universalist.
JOHN W. LINDSEY, only son of the
late John Lindsey, was born in Fredericksburgh, Wayne Co.,
Ohio, Dec. 23, 1853, and received a common-school education.
He learned the trade of his father, and Feb. 2, 1879, he was married
to Miss Ella, daughter of Thomas and Hattie (Halterbaum)
Watson, and a native of Holmes County. Four children have
been born to this union: John D., Thomas S., Joseph L. and
Bessie M. After marriage Mr. Lindsey settled in
Holmesville, where he is now carrying on the business started by his
father, at the old stand, a trade at which, though yet a young man,
he has worked twenty years. He is recognized as one of the
rising, enterprising and upright business men of the place, and is
widely known and much esteemed. In politics he is a Democrat,
and is a member of the school board. His wife is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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MARIMAN
C. LISLE was born August 2, 1833, and is a son of James
Lisle, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, who came to Holmes
County when a young man and entered the tract of eighty acres of
land now included in the farm of our subject; he also followed his
trade of carpenter in connection with farming. He married
Miss Sarah, daughter of Abraham Shrimplin, of
Killbuck Township, and died in 1842. His widow is still
living, and is now the wife of Ephraim Glesson, of Killbuck
Township. They reared four children to maturity, viz.:
Elizabeth (deceased), who was married to Samuel
Barclay; Sarah (deceased), who was married to Marion
Carpenter; Mariman C., and Phoebe, widow of
Andrew Porter, of Kansas.
Mariman C. Lisle received his education at the
log schoolhouses, and in his youth learned the cabinet maker's
trade, but has principally followed farming. In 1858 he was
united in marriage with Miss Margaret, daughter of John
Anderson, of Monroe Township, and they located on their present
farm. They have four children: Milton, who
married Miss Isabella, daughter of John Horn, of Hardy
Township, and now resides in Monroe Township (they have one child,
Addie); Carrie, wife of Alvin Butler, of
Killbuck (have four children: Virgie, Mary, Estella
and Blanchie); John C., living on the homestead,
married to Miss Ells, daughter of John Anderson, of
Monroe Township, and has one child, Zelpha; and Amy,
at home. Mr. Lisle has always been a stanch supporter
of the Democratic party, and has filled various township offices, at
present serving as township trustee. He and family are members
of the Disciples Church at Killbuck, of which he is a deacon.
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ALBERT
W. LOGSDON is a son of WILLIAM LOGSDON,
who was born in the State of Maryland Jan. 17, 1802. James
Logsdon, the grandfather of Albert W., was a native of
Maryland, and a soldier in the War of 1812. He married Miss
Susanna Kelly,of Maryland, and in 1816 moved his family to
Holmes County, Ohio, where he entered one-half section of land in
Mechanic Township. He was a prominent and active worker for
the Whig party, and held various township offices; was also a
prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died
Dec. 14, 1849, and his widow several years later. Their family
consisted of six children, all of whom are deceased except Julia,
wife of Richard Twigg, of Masonic township.
William Logsdon, father of the subject of this
sketch, came to Holmes County when about fourteen years of age.
He married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Robert Vincent,
of Mechanic Township, and remained on his father's homestead.
His wife died in 1850, the mother of four children living and three
deceased. He was married, in 1851, to Miss Susan,
daughter of Jonas Asire, of Mechanic Township, and to them
were born five children. Mr. Logsdon was an ordained
minister in the United Brethren Church, and had charge of local
churches many years. He was a member of the Whig and
Republican parties. He died May e, 1888. His widow still
resides on the homestead farm. His children living now, by the
first wife, are Robert, residing in Nebraska; Penelope,
wife of Thomas Brown of Nebraska. The children by the
second wife are Albert W., Samuel, of Nebraska; John,
Hezekiah and Elijah, of Mechanic Township.
Albert W. Logsdon was born in Mechanic
township Aug. 2, 1852. He received his education at the
township schools and the Millersburgh Academy, and engaged in
teaching school in the winter months for seventeen years, operating
his farm during the summers. I n 1876 he was united in
marriage with Miss Mary Jane, daughter of John Patterson,
of Coshocton County. She died Oct. 19, 1888, leaving four
children: Harry, Pearl, Victor and Grace.
Mr. Logsdon has always been an active worker in the
Republican party; has served various township offices. He
conducts his farm of 300 acres, and is engaged in general farming
and stock raising.
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R. P. LOLLER,
M. D., a successful physician and surgeon, located at
Holmesville, Ohio, is a native of Knox County, same State, born
December 7, 1848, a son of William B. and Lorinda (Duncan) Loller,
former a native of Pennsylvania, of English and Irish descent,
latter a native of Ohio, of Scotch-Irish descent. His father
died September 30, 1887, and his mother five months later, February
22, 1888.
R. P. Loller was given good educational
advantages, attending the Hayesville College two terms. He
attended medical lectures at the Ohio Medical College and Charity
Hospital in 1867 and 1868, graduating in 1869. He located at
Uhrichsville, Ohio, in 1871, remaining there ten years, and in 1881
removed to Holmesville, where he has built up a lucrative practice,
standing at the head of his profession in Holmes County.
Dr. Lollere was married at Nashville, Holmes County, in 1869 to
Miss Sarah E. Bushy, a native of Adams County, Penn, born in
1850, a daughter of Peter and Isabel Bushy. They have
two children: Harry D. and Victoria B.
Dr. Loller is a Republican in his political views, and is a
member of the I. O. O. F., at Uhrichsville, Ohio.
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ROBERT
LONG (deceased, late of Fayette County, Penn.), was of
Irish-Scotch descent, his grandfather coming to America from the
North of Ireland, and settling in Lancaster County, Penn., where a
son, Robert, was born. Robert married miss
Harrah, and to them were born seven children, Robert, the
subject of this sketch, being the youngest but two. He was
born July 21, 1809. In 1835 he went to Danville, Knox County,
Ohio, where he remained until 1842,when he removed to Gann, same
county, and built a mill; here he remained until 1854, when he went
to Nashville, Holmes County, and in 1859 came thence to
Millersburgh. In 1867 he, with others, opened a private bank,
under the firm name of Long, Brown & Co. This
partnership continued until 1872, when the bank of Long, Brown &
Co. was succeeded by the First National Bank, of which Mr.
Long was president, and this in turn was succeeded, in 1879, by
the Commercial Bank, of which Mr. Long was president until
his death.
Mr. Long was in every sense a self-made man.
Receiving in his youth only a common-school education, nevertheless,
by his own exertions and hard study he became one of the best
educated men in the county, and by upright integrity developed into
a successful business man, well versed in business methods. He
was one of the best read men in the county, his chief literary
favorites being history and good books of all kinds, and he was
gifted with a most remarkably retentive memory. He was a
leading citizen of Millersburgh for nearly thirty years, and was one
of the foremost in every good word and work. He was good to
the poor, and all his deeds of charity were done in a quiet way.
He was twice married, having by his first wife four children, of
whom Mrs. John E. Koch is the only one living. For his
second wife he married Frances R. Dunham, a daughter of
Elisha and Lydia Dunham. Mr. Long died May 28, 1888, and
his loss to Millersburgh is one that will long be felt.
Mrs. Long, a most estimable lady, resides at the beautiful home
left by her husband, and her many acts of kindness and charity have
made her name beloved by the citizens of Millersburgh.
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FRANK E.
LOVETT is a representative of one of the pioneer families of
Holmes County. His grand-parents were Jacob and Anna
Christina (Trullinger) Lovett, former born Dec. 30, 1799, latter
Feb. 10, 1804. They were married Nov. 28, 1822, and in 1882
came from Maryland to this county, where they bought eighty acres of
land west of Millersburgh, and there died, Jacob Feb. 20,
1868, and Anna C. July 17, 1882. They had a family of
eleven children, five sons and six daughters. Their eldest
son, James Hanson was born Sept. 7, 1823, and when seventeen
years of age began teaching, an occupation he followed several years
during the winter months, being engaged in the summers in farming.
He married Mar. 28, 1850, Mary, daughter of James and
Sophia (Hazelett) Dunnfee who were of Scotch descent, and came
from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1830. Mary (Dunnfee) Lovett
was born Mar. 19, 1816, in Adams County, Penn., and came to Ohio
with her parents. James Dunnfee was born in North
Carolina in 1786, and died at the age of seventy-six years; his
parents came from Ireland. Sophia (Hazelett) Dunnfee
was born in Pennsylvania, her parents having been driven from
Scotland during the religious persecutions. To Mr. and Mrs.
J. H. Lovett were born three children: Charles M., Alveretta
J. and Frank E.
Frank E. was born in Holmes County, Mar. 28, 1856,
and was reared and educated in his native county. He still
resides on the homestead with his mother, where he is extensively
engaged in farming and stock-raising. He was married Apr. 22,
1880, to Ida Barton, born Sept. 6, 1858, daughter of
Josiah Barton, of Plain Township, Wayne County, and they have
had three children, two of whom are living: Grace G.
and Glen Barton. Mr. Lovett is a Democrat.
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MILTON
J. LOW, son of Anthony and Harriet (Lockart) Low, was
born in Summit County, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1842, the eldest of three
children, the others being named Newton _. and Harriet
Ellen. Milton J. Low made his home with the Lockhart
family until manhood, when he began farming, and has, by
industry and upright dealing, become the owner of a fine farm of
sixty acres. Mr. Low was a soldier during the War of
the Rebellion, a member of Company A, One Hundred and Sixty-sixth
Ohio, which, although but a short time in the service, performed
some hard duties. Mr. Low was married, Mar. 11, 1864,
to Miss Jane Finney, and to them have been born five
children: Maude Leoni, born Dec. 25, 1865; Ellery F.,
born Aug. 22, 1868; Frederick J., born June 16, 1871;
Julia D., born Nov. 8, 1873, and David Park, born Dec.
26, 1876. Mr. Low and his family are members of the
Hopewell Presbyterian Church.
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HENRY LOWE
is a son of Adam Lowe, a native of Westmoreland County,
Penn., who was married in that county to Miss Martha Obal,
and in 1819 they came to Holmes County, Ohio, where he purchased a
farm in Paint Township. He made himself wealthy by his own
labor and good management, and divided five quarter-sections of land
among his five children, giving each one a quarter. He was a
Jacksonian Democrat, and a prominent member of the Lutheran Church.
His wife died in 1838, and he in 1868. Their children were
Mary (deceased); Henry; Elizabeth, wife of James Hann,
in Mechanic Township; George, in Coshocton County; Adam,
in Mechanic Township.
Henry Lowe was born on his present homestead
Oct. 20, 1823. He obtained but a limited education, and has
always remained on his present farm of 160 acres, on which he has
made fine improvements. In 1847 he was united in marriage with
Miss Lavila, daughter of Solomon Fisher, a native of
Washington County, Penn., and an early settler of Paint Township,
where Mrs. Lowe was born Dec. 21, 1828. Four children
were born to this union three of whom are still living: Catherine,
wife of Jacob Fritz, in Paint Township (have four children:
Henry, Charles, Harvey and Clara); Martha and
Sarah, at home. Mr. Lowe is a supporter of the
Democratic party, and has filled the office of township assessor,
trustee, school director and others of trust and responsibility.
He is not a member of any church, but a believer in the Divine
Providence, and a supporter of all denominations.
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DAVID LOZIER,
one of the pioneers of Holmes County, was born in Westmoreland
County, Penn., Feb. 1, 1813, and died Sept. 8, 1885. He
was a son of George and Elizabeth Lozier, who were among
the earliest settlers in this part of Ohio, former born Oct. 14,
1788, and died Nov. 1, 1848, latter born Feb. 3, 1787, and died
Nov. 20, 1871. Their children were Henry, David, Keziah,
Elizabeth, Sarah, Lorinda and Julian.
David Lozier spent his youth and early manhood in
Wayne County, and when twenty-eight yeas old, with his mother
and sister, moved to Holmes County, settling in Washington
Township. He was in limited circumstances when he came to
this county, and his early advantages had been meager; but he
was possessed of ambition and perseverance, and accumulated a
fine estate of 500 acres. He was married Nov. 15, 1849, to
Jane, daughter of Lewis and Lydia Reynolds, and to
them were born eight children: George Gilbert Lewis
F., Alonzo G., Mary Z., Amanda J., Jasper N., David Lincoln
and Valonie. Lewis F. was married Dec. 31, 1879, to
Mary F. Nourse; Alonzo G. was married to Barbara Kiner,
June 17, 1879, and David Lincoln was married to Mary
Smith, Oct. 10, 1887. The rest of the family are at
home with their mother.
George Gilbert Lozier, the eldest son, was born
Sept. 27, 1850. For a number of years he was
superintending work in the West, but is now carrying on their
farms, and is one of the prosperous young men of his township.
He was married in March, 1877, to Miss Emma Lucetta,
daughter of F. B. Orner and they have five children:
Thomas Everett, Bertha Ethel, Jane Elizabeth, George Earl
and Charles Edgar. Mr. Lozier has been a member of
the Good Templars twenty-three eyras; is also a member of the
Grange, in politics he is a Republican.
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HENRY LOZIER was
born in Westmoreland
County, Penn, in 1811, a son of
George and Elizabeth (Magner) Lozier.
GEORGE
LOZIER was born in
Westmoreland County, Penn.,
in 1788, a son of Stofel Lozier, who
came to America from Germany with his parents, when seven years of age. He (Stofel) was a weaver by trade, an
occupation he followed in Virginia, and at an
early date he located in Westmoreland
County, moving thence in 1814 to Wayne County,
Ohio.
Stofel Lozier had a family of twelve
sons and one daughter, and four of the sons and the daughter came with him to
Ohio; three of the sons were married and had
families.
George Lozier on reaching manhood,
first settled in Pennsylvania, but in 1814 came with his father to Wayne County,
Ohio, locating on a tract of eighty acres of wild land, where he lived until
1843, when he removed to Holmes County, and settled in Washington Township where
he passed the rest of his life.
Henry Lozier, the eldest son of
George, was three years of age when
his father and grandfather came to Ohio, and from that time his early life was spent in Wayne County
on the farm. When he was thirteen
years of age he left home, remaining until 1837, in which year he came to Holmes County,
where he bought eighty acres of land, to which he afterward added over 200
acres. When nineteen years of age he
learned the stonemasons and bricklayers trades, at which he worked forty-five
years, and in this way he earned the money with which to purchase the land. He is now resting from his labors,
enjoying in his old age the comforts he has so well earned; his son,
Esli, having charge of the farm.
Mr. Lozier was married Apr. 25, 1832,
to Jane, daughter of
George Pomeroy, and they have had
eight children, two of whom are deceased.
The six sons living are George, James, Nelson, Esli, Cyrus and Sylvester. Mr. Lozier is a Republican in
politics, and has served his township as school director.
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JOHN G. LUKE
is a son of GEORGE LUKE, who was born in Jefferson County,
Ohio, in 1808. His parents Jacob and Elizabeth (Davidson)
Luke, were both born in Westmoreland County, Penn., of German,
and English descent, and first began life in Jefferson County, Ohio.
From there they moved to Holmes County, and were among the very
early settlers of German Township. George Luke was
reared in Holmes County, and first married Mary Davidson.
One child by that union is still living, Isaiah, of New Bedford,
Ohio. He subsequently married Miss Elizabeth, daughter
of Hugh Thompson, a native of Pennsylvania, and a settler of
German Township. Twelve children were born to them, all of
whom are living: Daniel, in Indiana; Mary Ann, wife of
Christian Nirote, in Farmerstown; John G.; Susanna,
wife of Lewis Kaser, in German Township; Amos, in
Washington, D. C.; Caroline, wife of Lewis Hellmon, in
German Township; Jacob, in Farmerstown; Eliza, in
Farmerstown; Malinda, wife of J. W. Baker, in
Farmerstown; Ellsworth, in Farmerstown; Jane, wife of
John Munk, in Tuscarawas County; Sarah living at home
with her mother. Mr. Luke died Jan. 20, 1878. He
cast his suffrage with the Democratic party, and was a member of the
German Reformed Church.
John G. Luke was born in German Township, Aug.
4, 1846. He attended the township schools, and in his youth
learned the carpenter's trade which he followed for three years.
He then learned the cooper's trade, which he carried on eight years,
and since then he has followed farming. In 1873 he was united
in marriage with Miss Malinda, daughter of George Krieger,
of German Township, and they have six children, viz: Lucretia
Ellen, Barbara Elizabeth, Cyrus Victor, Austin Lloyd, Alma Jane
and Ada Augusta. In 1863 Mr. Luke enlisted in
Company M, Fifth Ohio Cavalry, and served until May 25, 1865; he was
wounded at the battle of Solomon Grove, N. C. He is one of the
active Democratic of the township, and has filled various local
offices of trust, serving as justice of the peace six years.
Mr. Luke is a member of Duncan Post, G. A. R., of New
Bedford; Mrs. Luke is a member of the German Reformed Church.
~ Page 651 Commemorative Biographical Record of the counties of Wayne
and
Holmes,
Ohio, Illustrated
Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1889 |
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