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BIOGRAPHIES
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The History of Miami County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1880
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L. B. VALENTINE,
teacher and farmer; P. O. Versailles; was born Dec. 27, 1857, upon
his father's farm; he was raised a farmer, but, the last few years,
has been preparing himself for a school-teacher; he is the only
child of Uriah and Harrietta Valentine; his father was born
in Frederick Co., Md., Dec. 29, 1819; moved to Ohio in the year
1840, and located in Versailles, Darke Co.; was a tailor by trade,
and followed the business in that place for twelve years, then came
to this county and purchased the farm where he now lives.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
Page 754
J. G. WAGNER, tile
manufacturer, Covington; is comparatively a young man; he was born
in Berks Co., Penn., in 1834; became fatherless when a child, and,
when 7 years of age, was bound out to an uncle who was a farmer;
when he was 16 years of age, his uncle sold the farm and released
him, after which he sustained himself principally by teaching; in
1861, he was employed in the Quartermaster's Department about three
months, but, on account of a chronic disease, was compelled to
return home, where he resumed teaching. In 1862, he enlisted
in the 167th Penn. V. I. for nine months' service, in which he
served as First Sergeant of Co. B until the expiration of the term.
In 1865, he came to Ohio, and was employed as Superintendent of
Pleasant Hill School two years, of the Tippecanoe school about three
years, and of other schools at different periods, teaching in Ohio
in all about nine years; in 1875, he purchased an interest in Ford &
Co.'s wheel works, at Tippecanoe, of which he was superintendent two
years, increasing the business materially; in 1877, Mr. Wagner
came to Covington and purchased 20 acres of land adjoining the town,
which included in tile factory, which he has since successfully
conducted; the factory possesses an O'Ferrall machine, a square
kiln, 13½x13½ feet, and 9 feet high inside, with 245 feet of
shedding, and complete and systematic arrangements for handling
material, etc.; the growing demand for tile has induced a great
growth of factories; Mr. Wagner growing demand for tile has
induced a great growth of factories; Mr. Wagner has increased
the aggregate of his business, and is now doing probably more than
any other two similar establishments in this county. He was
married, in 1869, to Miss Harriet, daughter of William
Pierson deceased, who was a resident of Newton Township; they
have one child, a daughter.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
Page 755
AARON WARNER, farmer;
P. O. Bradford; born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Nov. 1, 1832; was
raised and educated a farmer, and has always been engaged in that
occupation; he owns one of the nicest farms in Newberry Township,
with a good house and one of the best barns in the county, having a
supporting roof, situated on an elevation with a beautiful descent
to the south; he has everything handy and well arranged about his
premises. He married Miss Charlotte, a daughter of
Solomon Basserman, a native of Pennsylvania, Dec. 1, 1853; they
had four children, viz., David B., Elmira, Albert B. and
Alice. Aaron, son of Henry Warner, a native
of Montgomery Co., Ohio, moved to Miami about the year 1835 and
located upon the farm owned now by his son, Aaron, lying
about one and a half miles northeast of Bradford; in 1872, he sold
the farm to Aaron and purchased a farm southwest of Bradford,
in Darke Co., where he now resides.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
Page 755
A. WEAVER, M.D., druggist,
Covington; is one of the firm of Weaver & Kendell, druggists,
of Covington, who commenced business here about four years ago, and
are now carrying a full stock of drugs and druggists' sundries,
receiving a liberal patronage in their business, besides doing a
large practice. Dr. Weaver was born in Virginia in
1822, and his youth was spent on a farm in Montgomery Co., his
parents having emigrated to Ohio when he was a babe; he began
reading medicine in Canton, Ill., in 1845, completing his studies
with Dr. Gish, of Salem, Montgomery Co., Ohio, with whom he
was associated in practice about two years; in 1852, he removed to
North Clayton, Miami Co., where he practiced eleven years, after
which, in 1863, he came to Covington, where he has remained ever
since, having a very satisfactory practice; thus, it will be seen,
the Doctor has been identified with the history of Miami Co. for
more than a quarter of a century. He was married, in 1856, to
Miss B. E. Whitmer, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1838, and
is the daughter of Samuel Whitmer, an early resident of Miami
Co.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
Page 755
GEORGE WIHLEY, retired
farmer; P. O. Covington; is a son of Michael Wihley, a native
of Pennsylvania, where George was also born, Mar. 15,
1805; he was raised a farmer, and followed that business in
Pennsylvania until the year 1855; when he moved to this State,
located in this county, and has been engaged in farming until 1870;
then he rented his farm, purchased a residence in Covington, and now
lives retired from hard labor. On Nov. 25, 1830, he was united
in marriage with Miss Sarah Saylor; they had seven children,
four living - Julia A., Mary, Samuel and Sarah. Mr.
Wihley is affiliated with a nervous affection that injures his
health and produces sleepless nights.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
Page 755
SAMUEL
WILEY, farmer; P. O. Covington; is a son George Wiley,
whose biography appears in this work. The subject of this
sketch was born Jan. 23, 1840, in York Co., Penn. He was
reared a farmer and has always been engaged in that avocation.
On June 9, 1866, he married Miss Sarah E., daughter of
Rudy Bollinger; they had four children of whom two are living -
Susan and Martha.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
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WILLIAM WILLIAMS, retired farmer; P.
O. Covington; a life-resident of Miami Co.; is the son of
Michael Williams, and grandson of Michael Williams
Sr. Michael, Sr., was a native of South Carolina,,
and a soldier from that colony in the Revolution. He
married Barbara Sumce, afterward became a
resident of Virginia; removed to the Northwest Territory,
and located on Mad River, near what is now Dayton, which
then consisted of a few huts, with a few French fur-traders
for its business men; the year following, he removed to
Honey Creek, in this county; and in 1800 removed to Newton
Township, where he located or “squatted” (as the lands were
not yet surveyed) on Stillwater, and entered the land as
soon as practicable. Michael, Jr., was born in
South Carolina in 1780, and accompanied his parents to Miami
Co., where he married Elizabeth, daughter of
William Long, who was also a pioneer of Newton Township.
During the war of 1812, Mr. Williams was a member of
a Home Guard company which was stationed at a block-house
built about three-fourths of a mile west of what is now
Pleasant Hill. About 1820, he removed to Newberry
Township, having purchased a farm in Sec. 34, where he
resided until his death in 1850. After having taken
part in the labor and privations of pioneer life, he lived
to see something of its developments. He was County
Commissioner nineteen years. The present court house
was built during his term of office. The subject of
this sketch was born in Newton Township in 1810, and grew to
manhood here in the pioneer days of Miami Co. All the
schooling he got in his youth was a few months’ attendance
at the “subscription” schools which were then held in some
unoccupied cabin. But, as he was a bachelor and felt
the need of education, he attended the somewhat improved
schools when as old as 30. He was married in 1844 to
Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Gilbert,
who was also a pioneer of this county. Mr.
Williams has been a farmer all his life, but is now
retired from active labor, and his farm is operated by a son
and son-in-law. Mr. Williams, it will be
seen, is the descendant of a pioneer family and has been
identified with the interests of Miami Co. in general, and
Newberry Township in particular, for more than a
half-century. He has been Township Trustee and
is still a useful and respected citizen.
Although a bachelor until 34 years of age, has been thrice
married. His second marriage was with Miss Nancy A.
Vanorman, an Eastern lady. His third wife was
Mrs. Sarah (Waymire) Williams. By his first wife
he had six children, only two of whom are living—Nancy
A., now Mrs. S. B. Riber, and William C.
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
Page 756
D. A. YOUNCE
Source:
The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880
- Newberry Twp. |
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