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History of Logan County and Ohio
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers
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Perry Twp. -
CAPT. J. D. INSKEEP, farmer; P.
O.; East Liberty; is a grandson of John Inskeep,
who was born in 1784 in Virginia, and emigrated to this
State in 1806, locating in what is now Zane Tp., and at
one time represented his district in Congress.
Thirteen children were born to him; ten of the number
arrived at maturity. David Inskeep, his
son, was born Apr. 17, 1812, in Zane Tp., and was
married Oct. 26, 1833, to Martha Downs, and in
1841 located in Perry Tp., two and a half miles north of
East Liberty, where he lived until his death, which
occurred Aug. 24, 1851, leaving eight children - John
D., being the eldest; Catharine, Mrs. R. N.
Vanhyning; Josephine, Mrs. H. C. Dickinson; David
F.; Elizabeth, Mrs. J. H. Skidmore; Esther, Mrs. Ezra
Outland; Mary, Mrs. J. W. Skidmore, and Hulda,
at home. John was born in Zane, Sept. 2,
1834, and was raised to farming pursuits, and whose
educational advantages were but ordinary, yet they were
well improved. On Aug. 25, 1861, he enlisted as
private in o. C. 17th O. V. I., and on June 24, 1862,
was promoted to Second Lieutenant, and served as
Adjutant until June 30, 1863, when he was promoted to
Captain, and placed in command of his company, until
March, 1865, when he acted as Major until the close of
the war. During the greater part of his last
year's service he served as Judge Advocate of
courts-martial. There were no better soldiers or
more competent officers in the positions he filled than
he. Receiving his discharge July 20, 1865, he
returned to his farm, and has since been engaged in
agricultural pursuits; is yet unmarried, evidently
preferring the society of his mother and sister to those
not akin. He is an enthusiastic and worthy member
of the Masonic order, a man of excellent information, a
gentleman and a worthy member of society, and stanch
Republican.
Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - Page 650 |
LEVI
INSKEEP (Zane Twp.), farmer and stock-raiser, P.
O., West Middleburg. The Inskeeps are an
old pioneer family who were among the first to settle in
this locality, coming from Virginia; Job, the
father of the subject of this sketch, was born in
Culpepper Co., Va., and came to Ohio when he was 11
years of age. He received a common education at the old
Quaker church, and when about 25 years of age he married
Miss Sarah Sharp, daughter of John Sharp,
and who was born in Chillicothe. Job
located in Zane Township, on a woody tract of 60 acres,
and immediately began to improve it, adding as his
financial condition would allow, until at one time he
owned 510 acres of land. He served seven years as
captain of militia, and was for a short time in the war
of 1812. The subject of our sketch was born Sept.
5, 1821, and, when 25, married Miss Sarah Jane,
daughter of Henry and Rachael (Wells) Reymer.
She was born in Perry Twp., May 4, 1827, and her parents
were early settlers in Logan Co. Three
children have blessed their union - Lucinda C.,
married to William A. West; Lycurgus,
married to Viola Grubbs, and Frank, who
lives at home. Levi has an excellent farm
on the famous limestone belt, rich, well watered and
possessing all the natural resources necessary to a fine
farm, it being one of the best in the township.
Two hundred rods of hedge adds its attractiveness to the
farm, and a sugar camp of 3,000 vessels forms a paying
industry. He is a successful farmer, and a man
that stands well in the community.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 635 - Zane Twp.) |
Perry Twp. -
F. E. JAMES, merchant; P. O., East
Liberty. Prominent among the substantial men of
this township, who have since their birth been
identified with the interests of the county, is Frank
E. James, who was born in this township Mar. 9,
1829, the second son of Thomas and Mary (Smith) James.
The James family were of Scotch, and the
Smiths of Irish extraction. Thomas was
born in York Co,. Pa., at the beginning of the present
century, and was carried across the mountains by his
mother when the family were migrating to this county.
Mary Smith, the mother of F. E., was born
in Waynesville, in 1807, and was married about the year
1825 and settled with her husband, Thomas James,
in this township, where our subject was born and was
raised to farming pursuits. Thomas James,
the grandfather of Frank, was a mill-wright, and
assisted in building many of the mills that came into
existence at that time. Thomas James, his
son, was for several years a Commissioner of this
county, and quite prominently associated with it during
his life of usefulness. He was raised a Quaker,
but was himself a free-thinker, and a man of a deal of
originality. Politically, he was identified with
Republican principles. He died in October, 1866.
Frank was raised to agricultural pursuits.
At the age of 17, he went to West Liberty and learned
the harness and saddlery business, with Riddle &
Henderson, and remained with them five years; then
came to East Liberty and set up in business for himself,
which he continued for two years. In 1855, he
engaged in the dry goods business at East Liberty, and
since that time has been constantly engaged in that
business. On Sept. 6, 1857, he was united by
marriage to Mary A. Allman, who was born in 1834,
in this State; is a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth
(Ellison) Allman, who were natives of the Middle
States. Three children have been born to Mr.
James - who died in infancy and the other daughter,
Carrie, at the age of 19. Mr. James
first associated in business under the firm name of
Hamilton & James, which lasted ten years.
Since that time, Mr. James has carried on the
business, and is one of the oldest dry goods merchants
in the county.
Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - Page 650 |
Perry Twp. -
S. N. JAMES, M. D., farmer; P. O.
East Liberty. Among the representative families of
this township, we find that of S. N. James,
who was born Sept. 6, 1827, in this township. He
was the eldest child of a family of ten children
born to Thomas J. and Mary (Smith) James.
The names of the children were - Spain N., France E.,
Maanda, West L., Josephine, Cook, Emma, Sateline, Scott
and North, all of whom arrived at maturity, but
Sateline who died young. Thomas James
was born in Washington Co., Pa., Oct. 13, 1800, and was
married to Mary Smith, who was born in
Waynesville in 1807. The James family
came to this township in 1812. Thomas died
Oct. 20, 1865, and his wife on Aug. 20, 1876. He
was not a member of any orthodox church, but a man of
broad and liberal views, a free-thinker and a man
possessing many sterling qualities; a true and upright
citizen. Spain was raised to agricultural
pursuits. In 1849 he began reading medicine,
pursuing his studies until 1853, when he engaged in the
practice, continuing actively employed until April,
1875. Since then he has been retired, and is now
carrying on his farm, situated three-fourths of a mile
north of town, consisting of 110 acres. It is
under excellent cultivation, is highly productive, and,
for its size, one among the best in the township.
On account of injuries receive several years ago, he is
unable to perform much manual labor. Aside from
this, he is a fine specimen of manly development, and is
a man of warm and generous impulses, a jolly companion
and worthy citizen. His wife was Nancy M. Howe;
she was born in Vermont, Apr. 1, 1836; daughter of
Hiram and Llydia (Baily) Howe - a near relative of
Howe, the historian. Their marriage was
duly celebrated Sept. 6, 1855. Seven children were
born to them, six living - Burt, Cora D., Dorr H.,
Okie E., Ed., and Mary L. He is a
stanch Republican. Three of his brothers were in
the late war - Cook, Scott and North.
Scott served through the entire struggle, and
died upon his return home. The Doctor is not a
member of any church, having his own ideas about
religion. He is a member of A., F. & A. M., No.
347.
Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - Page 651 |
Perry Twp. -
JAMES JAMISON, farmer and
stock-raiser; P. O., East Liberty; was born March, 1809,
in Monaghan co., Ireland; son of Andrew and Mary
McFadden Jamison, and emigrated to this State with his
parents in 1823, landing in Canada, where they remained
one year; then moved to Cadiz, in Harrison Co., Ohio;
here his father made a purchase of 100 acres of land,
and was engaged on the National Road. At the age
of twenty-three, James was married to Barbara
Laport, born in Harrison Co., Ohio; she died in
August, 1837. Nov. 14, 1838, he was married to
Elizabeth McCrary, born Sept. 10, 1821, in Ross Co.,
Ohio; her mother's maiden name was Mary Summers,
and was from Kentucky. Mrs. Jamison's
father was a native of the Emerald Isle. Upon her
parents' arrival in this township, they settled on the
farm where William Fisher now lives, in 1836.
They raised a family of twelve children, all of whom
lived to be married. Their first purchase was
thirty-nine acres, which they subsequently traded for
land where Esquire Akey now resides. Here
they died, he in 1849, she in 1865. When Mr.
Jamison began for himself, he was poor, and worked
out by the month for several years. In 1836, he
came to this township and bought 209 acres, for which he
paid $2 per acre. He has since added to his
original purchase, until he now has 614 in all. He
is one of the largest sheep-raisers in the township, and
is a very successful farmer. He has several
children - Mary, Mrs. George Winner, of Jefferson
Tp.; Margaret A., Mrs. c. D. Winner of
Henry Co.; Barbara E., Mrs. A. C. McNeil, in
Canada; Alexander, in this township, married
Arie Scott; Sarah J., Mrs. John Cobene; Eliza; Nancy J.,
Mrs. W. Adams, of Zane; Amanda, Mrs. Dan
Hatcher, of Perry Tp.; Rozelah, Alice and
Eloze, at home. Mr. Jamison is a member
of the Presbyterian Church, as well as his wife and
several members of the family.
Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - Page 651 |
MARVIN
JEWELL (Liberty Twp.), farmer; P. O.,
Bellefontaine; was born June 3, 1822, in Lake Co., O.
His father was born in Connecticut and his mother,
Sallie Miller, in Pennsylvania (her father was one
of the early settlers of the Western Reserve). His
parents came to Logan Co., and settled near Rushsylvania
in 1837, and in May, 1870, the father died on the farm
where Marvin now lives. His amiable
consort, who had been the witness of his sorrows and
joys, left him years before, to reap her reward in
another sphere; she had four children - two of whom are
now living - Marvin and Miranda. The
father was married again to Abigail Fenton, by
whom he had one child - David H. She died
prior to her husband. Mr. Jewell left his
father's home, near Rushsylvania, when 18, without one
cent in his possession, and but one suit of clothes, and
sought employment with a man in Belmont Co., on the
farm, at $7 per month. For seven years he was teaming
with six horses, hauling wheat, corn and tobacco to
market. He was married Jan. 9, 1845, to
Catharine De Ford, of Pennsylvania, and continued
his labors in Belmont Co. until 1861, when he returned
to Logan Co., and rented for some time. He then
bought 85 acres, where he now lives, and has since added
until he possesses 171 1/2 acres of well improved land,
attained entirely by his own labors, and has lately
erected a fine dwelling on the same. He has eight
children living - Sarah E., Elwood, Alonzo, St. Clair,
Alice, Sidney Brady, Ida and Ada (twins), and
one deceased, Mary. Himself and wife have
been members of the Disciples' Church for thirty-five
years. He has always been identified with the Whig
and Republican party, and has made all he has by his own
hard labors and business management, coupled with that
of his industrious wife.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 716 - Liberty Twp.) |
GEORGE E. JOHNSON,
farmer; P. O. West Liberty; was born in Licking Co.,
Ky., Nov. 14, 1808, and is the third child of Jacob
and Rachel (Green) Johnson, to whom were born twelve
children, all of the number, save two, living to be
married. Jacob Johnson was born in New
Jersey, about the year 1778, and came west with his
father, William, who settled in Kentucky.
George R. Green was the grandfather of our
subject, on his mother's side. He was a native of
England, and left there at the age of 16. He
emigrated to Kentucky about the beginning of the war of
1812, and was a participant in that struggle. His
son, Jacob, the father of George E., came
to this county in 1817, and settled on the farm now
owned by Joseph H., his grandson, which place was
"wilderness of woods," remaining here until 1834, when
he moved to Rush Creek Twp., remaining there until his
death. Of the family of twelve children, five of
the number were ministers - George E. came from
Kentucky with his grandfather, on horseback - riding 150
miles without a saddle- who settled on the farm now
owned by Fabius Green, whose father was then but
a lad. At the age of 17, George E. made his
commencement in life, hiring out at $5 per month, giving
his father one-half of his earnings, which was one-half
"store pay;" continued thus two years, then worked by the
job for a time, and cropped with George R. Green.
In 1831, when past 22 years of age, he was married to
Anna Southard, who was born on the Darby, in
Champaign, in 1825. She was a daughter of
Edward and Elizabeth (Miller) Southard, both
families being from Virginia. After Mr. Johnson
was married, he settled in the south part of the
township, near the Champaign line. His wife died
May 2, 1850. But three children lived to maturity
- Joseph H., Henry, now in Kansas, and
Clarissa, now in Rush Creek. May 8, 1851, he
was married to Mrs. Sarah Ann Baldwin, who was
born Sept. 28, 1826, in Perry Twp., and was a daughter
of Simpkin Harriman. Seven children have
been born them - Elizabeth, now Mrs. James
Seaman, Lesta Jane, William L., George W., Sarah A.,
Lydia E., Stephen G. J. Mr. Johnson has been a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since he was 21
years of age. Has a farm of 220 acres of land.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 670 - Monroe Twp.) |
JACOB
JOHNSON, farmer; P. O. Zanesfield; is the eldest
son, and the second of the family of seven children,
that were born to John and Abigail (Southard) Johnson.
She died when Jacob was a boy. He is yet
living in Monroe Township. Jacob was born
in Zane Twp., Logan Co., July 3, 1835, and was raised to
hard labor, and was taught the principles of husbandry
by his paternal ancestor, who, early in life, impressed
upon his son's mind and understanding that there was "no
excellence without great labor," and that to attain
success, one must labor to that end. At 21 he was
married to Martha Ann Bishop, who was born in
1837, in New Jersey, daughter of Thomas and Biney
Bishop. He began first by renting land, and
afterwards purchased 90 acres, and after an occupancy of
seven years, he moved to this township and purchased 197
acres of land, situated nearly two miles east, on the
Liberty road, where he now resides. By economy and
industry, and following the course indicated to him in
youth, he has now become one of the successful men in
his line of business. He has seven children, whose
names are - Thomas J., Emma L., Laura A., Mary J.,
Charles W., Alonzo and Nelson.
Religiously, he adheres to the doctrine taught by
John Wesley, the pioneer of Methodism.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 757 - Jefferson Twp.) |
JOSEPH H. JOHNSON,
farmer; P. O., West Liberty; is among the successful and
well-to-do farmers of this township. He was born
Oct. 19, 1833, in the south part of this township, on
the farm now owned by the Williamson heirs; the
eldest of a family of three children born to George
E. and Anna (Southwesll) Johnson. He was
married Nov. 2, 1854, to Elizabeth James, who was
born in Monroe Twp. on the farm Henry Short now
owns, Aug. 24, 1834, the daughter of Isaac and Honor
(Jones) James. Her father was a native of
Ireland, born in 1800, and came to Circleville, in this
State, with his parents when a lad. Her mother was
born in Pennsylvania in 1808, and came west when but a
babe, her parents locating in Champaign Co. She is
the seventh child of a family of twelve. After
Mr. Johnson was married he lived eight years on the
place his father now owns, where he had purchased fifty
acres of land. He then purchased a tract of eighty
acres where his father-in-law lived, and remained on
this farm until 1867, when he moved to his present place
of residence. From a start of $600, he is now, the
owner of 313 acres of land, which is evidence of his
thrift, enterprise and marked success as a farmer and
business man. He has six children - Mary J.,
Fletcher N., Garrett L., Eva May, Ellie, and
Clarissa, (now Mrs. M. Jones, of this
township). Mr. Johnson is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. George R. Green,
the grandfather of J. H., raised a family of ten
children, seven boys and three girls. Three of his
sons were prominent physicians - Randolph, Henry
and Thomas. Randolph lived and
practiced in Pickereltown for some time, and then went
to Fairfield, where he and his wife died of cholera.
The ten children mentioned above, were - William,
Rachel, Randolph, Henry, John, Morton, George, Thomas,
Clarinda and Elizabeth. William settled
in this county about the time of the war of 1812.
Rachel was the wife of Jacob Johnson of
Kentucky. Morton settled in Indiana and was
the last one who died. Clarinda and John
never married; he died of what was then called "cold
plague," now termed typhoid fever.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 670 - Monroe Twp.) |
RUSSELL BIGELOW
JOHNSON, farmer; P. O., West Middleburg; was born
in Union co., Apr. 9, 1841; his father, John Johnson,
was a native of Fleming Co., Ky., and in 1809 came to
Ohio, settling at the head waters of the Mackachack; his
first wife's name was Abigail Southard; he is a
local preacher in the Methodist Protestant Church, and a
large land owner. The subject of our sketch
received a common school education, and after working
for some time on the farm, he moved to Logan Co.,
settling on the line of Monroe and Zane Twps. On
April 20, 1862, he married Miss Lucetta French,
who was born Nov. 27, 1841, and is a native of Logan
Co.; her parents were Elijah and Hulda (Marmon)
French. From his union there are two children
living - Paris Franklin, born Jan. 13, 1867, and
Cassius Ellery, born Nov. 7, 1872.
Russell Bigelow owns a very find farm, well watered
and with a superior under-drainage; although his land is
well adapted to the raising of wheat and corn he pays
more particular attention to the raising of stock; his
farm also contains a sugar camp of some 500 trees, from
which annually about 2,000 pounds of sugar are produced.
He is a good citizen, and is esteemed by all who know
him.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 635 - Zane Twp.) |
THOMAS C. JOHNSON,
farmer; P. O., West Liberty; was born in Hampshire Co.,
Va., Jan. 30, 1830; his parents were Benjamin and
Maria (Mears) Johnson; his father was born in
Fauquier Co., Va., Dec. 7, 1802, being a son of
Thomas Johnson of Scotch and Irish descent.
The mother of Thomas Johnson, of Scotch and Irish
descent. The mother of Thomas C. was born
Aug. 15, 1808, in the town of Coshockton, in
Coshockton Co., Ohio, and was married Mar. 8,
1826. There were three children born to them -
Mary E., who died when young; Sarah J., now
Mrs. T. K. Thompson, of Champaign; and Thomas
C., who was the youngest of the trio.
Benjamin Johnson, the father of our subject, died
June 28, 1875, and his wife Aug. 28, three years later.
Thomas came west with his parents in the fall of
1830; his father came poor, having a par of old horses
and fifty cents in money; subsequently made a purchase
of a small tract of land, and raised his son Thomas
to industrious habits, who began for himself at the
age of 21. In 1856 he was married to Eliza
Stuart, who was born in this township; daughter of
James and Elizabeth Stuart; she died April 13,
1859, leaving no issue. Dec. 15, 1863, he was
married to Sarah Williams, who was born in Warren
Co., N. J., May 11, 1836; she was a daughter of David
R. and Elizabeth (Fishbaugh) Williams; he was born
in New Jersey, in 1795, she in 1798. Mr.
Johnsonis among the solid and substantial farmers in
this township; has an excellent farm, consisting of 331
acres, well improved, and the best of farm buildings
thereon. He is a man of progress, and in favor of
any enterprise which will tend to advance the interests
of the community at large.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 670 - Monroe Twp.) |
W.
C. JOHNSON, merchant; De Graff; was born in Port
William, Clinton Co., O., in 1840. His father,
Mormon Johnson, was a native of the State of
Pennsylvania. About a score of years ago he was
drowned in the Bokengehalas creek, which flows near De
Graff into the Miami river. His mother, Eliza
(Barclay) Johnson, was born in the State of Ohio,
though her ancestry is of Irish nativity. When
Mr. Johnson was twelve years of age, he came with
his parents to Logan Co., when they settled in Quincy of
Miami Township; after they settled in Quincy of Miami
Township; after a brief stay they moved to West Liberty,
only remaining, however, about two years. Then
after nine years in Bellefontaine they returned to Miami
and settled in De Graff, where they continued to reside,
and where Mrs. Johnson is still living.
Mr. Johnson early learned the trade of a plasterer,
but on coming to De Graff he engaged in the grocery
business. After a single year he transferred his
business to Quincy, but at the end of seven months he
sold out and went to Sydney to take charge of a hotel.
Next we find him clerking in the dry goods store of
J. S. Fleming, in Warren Co., Ind., where another
year of his eventful life was passed. Then he
moved to Stark Co. to engage in his early trade; thence
to Pulaski Co., to engage in the grocery business, but
after two months sold out and went to Tippecanoe to work
a single season at his early trade. He now
returned to De Graff, where he has since lived, or made
his headquarters while traveling. About two years
since Mr. Johnston established himself in the
grocery business. His establishment is strictly
groceries, of which he has a full line, displayed with
good taste, and his business is flourishing. Dec.
11, 1868, he married Miss Mary O. Neil, of De
Graff. They have two children - Charles M.,
10 years, and Edith, 6 years of age. Mr.
Johnson and his son are members of the M. E. Church.
Now in the prime of life he is regarded by his fellows
as an upright business man, a faithful and consistent
Christian.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 778 - Miami Twp.) |
HIRAM JOHNSTON, farmer;
P. O., East Liberty; is among the self-made men of this
township. He was born Aug. 11, 1824; is a son of
Robert and Catherine (Harris) Johnston. Robert
was born in the year 1800, and came west with his
parents in 1815. His father's name was William.
In 18_7, they emigrated to Hardin Co.
Robert Johnston was a blacksmith, and was an expert
in steel, making the best hand-sickles in the market.
Hiram began for himself at 19, worked out by the
month, first at $7 per month. He continued on in
this manner until his marriage with Caroline Pollock,
who are natives of Pennsylvania. In October, 1849,
they came to Jefferson Twp., having some few household
goods, a small team, and a few dollars in money.
He rented land three years, then purchased 62 acres in
Union Co., which he afterwards traded for the tract now
owned by Mrs. Winner, living on this farm four
years; then he sold out, and purchased 120 acres where
George D. Adams now owns, which he soon sold, and
purchased 120 acres now owned by Ezra R. Outland;
selling this, he purchased 137 acres in Lake Co., where
he remained only one year. In 1863, he came to
Perry, where he purchased 166 acres of land, situated
one mile west of East Liberty. He has recently
built new buildings throughout, and is one of the
prominent and thrifty farmers in this township, and
knows how every dollar he now has was obtained. Of
a family of ten children born him, but six are now
living - Mary E., Adelia M., wife of D.
Marquis; Irena, Elmer E., Emma, Robert F. Mrs.
Johnston's mother has recently died. She was
born in Huntington Co., Pa., Feb. 3, 1801. At the
age of 9, the family moved to Beaver Co., where they
lived until the close of the war of 1812. Her
father and eldest brother served in the same - were in
the battle of Thames and Lundy's Lane, and afterwards
emigrated to the mouth of Black River, near Cleveland.
While here, she washed four handkerchiefs for
President Monroe, who gave her 50 cents, which she
kept many years. She died much lamented by all who
knew her - a kind mother, and having many excellent
virtues.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 652 - Perry Twp.) |
MARTIN JOHNSTON,
farmer; P. O., Rushsylvania; came from Ireland at an
early day, and settled in Pennsylvania; his son,
George Johnston, came from Pennsylvania to Wayne
Co., Ohio, settling near Wooster. Martin
Johnston, George's son was born in Wayne Co., Ohio,
Jan. 14, 1826. The family history embraces
Thomas Scott, one of the earliest settlers in
Licking Co., Ohio, and his son, Thomas Scott, Jr.,
born in Licking Co., but who was among the earliest of
the Logan Co. pioneers; and is the owner of the first
clock brought to Licking Co. It was owned by his
father, and is now running in the house of Thomas
Scott, Jr., and although it is over 100 years old,
it is one of those tall wooden clocks denominated "wall
sweepers," and a fit subject for any museum.
Nancy Patterson, the daughter of Abraham
Patterson, a native of Ireland, came with her father
to Mercer Co., Penn. Abraham was a refugee
from the rebellion of 1798. Martin Johnston
and Martha Scott were married June 21, 1849, in
Logan Co., Ohio. To render the line complete, is
to add that Peter Durr, a Pennsylvanian, settled
in Wayne Co., Ohio; then Martin's mother was
Peter Derr's daughter, Mary, who married
George Johnston, Martin's father, in 1824.
Martin Johnston's children - George Gillespie,
born July 5, 1850, died July 31, 1851; Nancy,
born Oct. 3, 1851, died Sept. 24, 1875; Thomas
Abraham, born Aug. 27, 1853; James Renwick,
Feb. 1, 1856; Mary Jane, Jan. 19, 1858, died Jan.
2, 1870; William Joseph, born July 12, 1859, died
July 31, 1860; Sarah Eliza, born Aug. 29, 1861,
died Feb. 13, 1876; John Knox, born June 19,
1867. By occupation, Martin Johnston is a
farmer, and raises the stock usual to all well-conducted
and prudently arranged farms. The family are
members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, in
Rushsylvania, and firm believers in the doctrines
resulting from the great Reformation.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 694 - Rush Creek Twp.) |
R.
H. JOHNSTON, farmer; P. O., Belle Centre; is one
of the energetic and reliable farmers of this township,
and was born in Harrison Co., Mar. 2, 1832; his father,
John B. Johnston, was one of the most prominent
and influential men in the township. He was born
in 1802 in Indiana Co., Pa., and worked on the farm and
at the tanner's trade till 21 years old; desiring a good
education he attended college at Cannonsburg, Pa., and
then at the Theological Seminary at Pittsburgh City.
He received license to preach and was soon after married
to Sarah Bruce, a lineal descendant of that
renowned Scotch family. He moved to Logan Co., in
1833 and was the first pastor of the Old Miami
Congregation at Northwood; he was the founder of Geneva
College and manifested a warm interest in the success of
that institution of learning. He was one of the
first advocates of abolition and held many spirited
debates in different parts of the county. In 1859
he moved to St. Clairsville, Belmont Co., where he has
been Postmaster most of the time, and until lately
preached in the United Presbyterian Church.
Hamilton commenced for himself when 23 years old, and
has always been a farmer. He farmed in Michigan
two years, and then went to Iowa and bought a home; he
returned to this State for a housekeeper and was married
Oct. 13, 1857, to Hannah M. Clyde; she was born
Apr. 12, 1835, and is the daughter of Joseph
and Anna (Jameson) Clyde; her parents moved to Belle
Centre in 1857, lived there ten years and have since
been in Iowa. Hamilton lived on his western
land a short time and has since lived in this county
where he has cleared up a good and valuable farm.
They have five children - R. Clyde, E. Bruce, Elmer
B., Minnie O. and John B. Both are
members of the R. P. Church.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 803 - Richland Twp.) |
WILLIAM JOHNSTON,
farmer, P. O., New Richland; was born July 7, 1810, in
Beaver Co., Pa. His father, was born July 7, 1810,
in Beaver Co., Pa. His father, who also answered
to the same name, was born in Co. Antrim, Ireland, and
accompanied his parents to this county when 11 years of
age. He was married Feb. 5, 1799, to Mary M.
Shearer, a native of Pennsylvania, and lived in
Beaver Co., until 1813, when they moved to Wayne Co., in
this State. In 1832 they moved to Logan Co., and
settled in this township, where they improved a large
and valuable farm. William lived under the
parental roof until 25 years of age, assisting his
father in clearing the farm and attending to the
comforts of the family. He was married Dec. 10, 1840, to
Elizabeth, daughter of Robert and Sarah
(Fulton) Scott. She was born Mar. 15, 1819, in
Licking Co. Her father served in the war of 1812,
and was one of the first settlers in this township,
coming here in 1824. Having no children of their
own, William and wife have at different times
taken children into their kind and tender care until no
less than six are under grateful obligations to them for
the benefits acquired in a Christian home.
They have always lived on the same farm since marriage,
and both are members of the R. P. Church, which they
joined near 1840.
(Source: History of Logan County and Ohio -
Chicago: O. L. Basking & Co., Historical Publishers, 186
Dearborn Street. - 1880 - w/ some illustrations and
portraits ~ Page 804 - Richland Twp.) |
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