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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1880
MONROE TOWNSHIP
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Page 423
PAUL
MACY
immigrated here with his two
married sons, Thomas and Paul, Jr., in 1808; the family were natives
of Tennessee. Upon arriving in Cincinnati, they entered portions of
Sections 31 and 32, where they subsequently built their log cabins,
and, by the constancy of their labors as well as the strict integrity
of their dealings with their fellows, they made for themselves not
only pleasant homes, but sustained the relation of prominent citizens
to the community.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 659
ALBERT MILLER,
farmer; P. O. Troy. Albert Miller was born and reared in the township
in which he resides, his parents, John R. and Mary Miller, then being
residents of the county. He was 20 years of age when wedded to Miss
Amanda Honeyman, which event was celebrated March 25, 1852.
Squire David Jenkins tying the nuptial knot; his parents gave him one horse,
a cow and a feather bed; after farming with his father one year, he
began business for himself. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller were the
parents of nine children, of whom five are now living—Matilda J.,
Calista Belle, Ella D., Cora E. and Lulu M. Matilda married
Lewis Schafer; none of the others are yet married: they are eminently fitted
to adorn any position in society. Mr. Miller is a Democrat of the
conservative stamp; his wife is an excellent housekeeper; their
residence is neatly furnished, and Mr. Miller provides liberally for
his family. The splendid farm of 60 acres, with the neat residence and
substantial outbuildings, surrounded by forest trees, is a home as
cozy as any in the township.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 659
ISAIAH K. MILLER,
stock-breeder; P. O. Troy. His mother, Rebecca Kessler,
was born in this county in 1813. and his father, John Y. Miller, in
Berkeley Co., Va., in 1803; he came to this county in 1832, and was
married at the residence of the bride's parents, in 1834; David
Jenkins, Esq., conducted the marriage ceremonies; an old log cabin was
the birthplace of their first children; six of eight children born now
survive—John W., Henry H., Levi S., Isaiah K., Susannah E. and
Elizabeth J.; almost the entire tract of country was then covered with
heavy timber, and the pioneer was used to rough fare, and the howling
of the wolves; every year found them prospering, and Mr. Miller, at
the time of his death, which occurred Sept. 17, 1878. was owner of
nearly 900 acres; Isaiah has had practical control of the farm since
the age of 16, and his experience in breeding thoroughbred stock has
made him famous throughout the country; his herd has produced the
finest Durhams in the county; himself and Levi S. Miller have
purchased a large tract of land in Kansas, upon which Levi resides;
they are now conducting the breeding of thoroughbred cattle on a large
scale; J. K. Miller is also partner in the steam sawmill near his
residence. His marriage to Miss Lizzie Cron was celebrated Feb. 5,
1874, in Cincinnati, Ohio; her parents were natives of Jefferson Co.,
Va., but now live in this county. They are, at this time, the parents
of two children—Samuel C. and Minnie V.; Mrs. Rebecca Miller makes her
home with her son Isaiah, and they have everything necessary for the
promotion of comfort. The tidy house, the neatly trimmed orchard,
substantial barns, etc., etc., give evidence of the best of
management, both indoor and out; theirs is a happy and pleasant lot in
life.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 659
J. W. MILLER,
farmer ; P. O. Troy; is the eldest son of John V. and Rebecca Miller;
was born April 22, 1838. Miss Sarah A. Shoemaker, of Dayton, became
his wife in 1865 ; their children were born in the following order;
William A., Sept. 20,1867; Asbury W., Feb. 22,1870; Isaac N., Jan.
20,1872; Belle, Aug. 27, 1875; and Jeannette R.. March 17. 1878; they
are a most interesting family of children; Mrs. Miller is a native of
Pennsylvania, and was raised in a city, but, as a farmer's wife, she
can scarcely have an equal; Mr. Miller proposes to move to Kansas in
the spring of 1881, and engage with his brothers in the stock
business; Miami Co. will thus lose one of her best men, who can illy
be spared; they are both influential members of the M. E. Church, and
here will their loss be felt. Mr. Miller sold his elegant farm last
year, and intends investing a large part of his money in lands in
Kansas. He carries with him the kindest wishes of every family in
Monroe Township.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 660
JOHN MILLS, farmer
; P. O. Ginghamsburg ; the subject of one of our most wonderful
biographies, is well known in this neighborhood ; his grandfather,
Elias Mills, was born in 1683, and married Miss Martha Stiles; he
weighed 485 pounds, and was considered not only the strongest but also
the fleetest man in the world; he challenged England to produce a man
who could compete with him as an athlete; a man came, and they started
in a race, Elias easily coming out ahead and running backward all the
while; he was killed by a kick from a horse, at the remarkable age of
140 years. John Mills was born in 1812, and was the youngest son of
Richard and Martha Mills; they emigrated to Montgomery Co., in 1800;
he was a blacksmith, and was of great service to the early settlers;
they were the parents of Jonathan, Lydia, Rachel, Lutitia,
Ira, Henry, John and Gideon; John is the only one now living of this large family. He married
Miss Elizabeth Watkins, in 1836; they were the parents of
twelve children, three of whom are deceased; Cerelda, Richard,
Carletta, Joanna, Mahala, Sarah, David, Henry and
Joseph C. are
living; five are married, and live in this county; John and his
wife are grandparents of twenty-one children; his farm consists
of 80 acres of land, which is cultivated by his sons; he is a
Democrat, and has reared a family of sons who are all strong in
the faith; his descendants can hereby trace their relationship
to their great-grandfather, who was supposed to be the strongest
man living in his time
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 660
JACOB W. MYERS;
farmer; P. O. Tippecanoe City ; is a native of Lancaster Co., Penn.,
and was born in 1822; his parents were named Daniel and
Hester Myers;
his mother died when Jacob was one year old; as he grew to manhood, he
learned the trade of weaving, and, in 1842, in company with some
friends, emigrated to Clark Co. He engaged in weaving near Carlisle,
previous to his marriage to Miss Elizabeth Shuman, which event
occurred in 1850; one and a half years after the marriage, Mrs.
Myers
died, also their infant daughter, Magdalena. He continued weaving in
winter and farming in summer, until his marriage to Miss Sarah Mott,
in 1855; they are the parents of ten children, of whom Mary J.
and Lilly F. are deceased. Daniel is the husband of
Miss Mary Gottschall,
and has two children—George Arthur and Bertha Estella ; William,
Eunice L., Otho P., Calista E., Jacob W., Sarah E. and Charles are now
living with their parents, and form an interesting family. Jacob is a
prosperous farmer and generous provider; has always voted the
Republican ticket; his wife and daughters are excellent housekeepers.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 660
LUCINDA NEAL;
P. O. Fidelity; is the widow of a man well known in this county, and
their names are worthy of remembrance; they were born in Monroe
Township in 1808, and have always lived near their birthplace; Mrs.
Neal's parents were married in Tennessee, and emigrated to Miami Co.
in 1807; their names were Francis and Jemima Million; they were the
parents of five children, of whom William Jester and the worthy lady
whose name heads this sketch are yet living; they are among the eldest
settlers now living in the county. Lucinda was wedded to William
Neal
in 1828, and they were blest with seven children—Melinda, Phoebe,
Matilda, Annie, Israel, Francis and
Henry; four of these are married;
Mr. Neal was 66 years of age at the time of his death, and left a
large estate; he was a very prominent man, being Township Trustee and
School Director a number of times; he was a cordial supporter of
everything that tended toward advancement, both morally and socially.
Mrs. Neal owns 120 acres in her own right, and all her children have
nice farms; the home place is a lovely spot, and is carefully looked
after; the neat house near the old homestead belongs to one of the
sons, and is one of the most tasteful residences in that part of the
township. Mrs. Neal leaves her children a birthright of honesty and
sociability.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 660
GEORGE P. NISWONGER, farmer; P. O. Troy.
George P. Niswonger was born in Preble Co., Ohio, June
25, 1845; his father, John Niswonger, being a native of
Ohio, and his wife, Lydia Rhinehart, of Virginia; their
marriage was celebrated in 1838, and they were the parents of
eight children - William, Amanda, John M., David A., George
P. (was born June 25, 1845), next came Joseph E.,
Christian S. and Melinda A., born Oct. 8, 1852; she
is the wife of Franklin Slack, and mother of three
children, John, Ida and Lydia. George and
Melinda are the only children now living of the numerous
family of John and Lydia Niswonger. George married
Miss Margaret Clawson, Feb. 4, 1875; they are the parents
of two bright little girls - Lydia J. and Clara E.
The old folks reside with them, and the old gentleman is a jolly
Democrat of the Jacksonian type, and his son has the principles
of the party deeply installed in his nature. During the
war of the rebellion, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy, under
command of Admiral Porter, of the Mississippi Squadron.
He participated in several bloody engagements, was never wounded
while on duty, and was honorably discharged in December, 1864.
As a farmer he is very successful. The family library is
large and well read. This family is highly respected, and
lives in good style on a farm near Troy.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
Page 423
GEORGE NORTH,
accompanied by his three sons, came to Monroe Township from
Georgia, after
he had passed the age of fourscore years. He had been a soldier in the
Revolutionary war, and was a great admirer of President Monroe, so,
when the right of naming the township was ceded to him, he called it
Monroe, in honor of that great and good man. Mr. N. was an influential
man in the community, and was more than one hundred years old at the
time of his death.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Monroe Twp. |
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