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BIOGRAPHIES
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The History of Miami County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1880
STAUNTON TOWNSHIP
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RALPH PETERSON, farmer; P. O. Piqua; was
born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, Nov. 21, 1800; is a son of Harp
and Charity (Senteny) Peterson; he was born on Long Island,
and his wife in New Jersey, her ancestors being from
England and his ancestors from Holland; he (the father) was one
of the first emigrants to Ohio; locating in Kentucky, where he
remained only one season; in the spring of 1794, came to
Cincinnati and located, planting a field of corn on ground where
the fountain now stands, on Fifth street; they were the parents
of nine children, of whom five are now living, all located in
the Miami Valley except one, who is living in Illinois, viz.,
Sarah, now living near Glendale, who is eighty-seven years
of age; Elizabeth, four miles north of College Hill;
Ralph, our subject; Jacob, at Springdale, Hamilton
Co.; and Elisha, living in Towanda, Ill. Mr.
Ralph Peterson was united in marriage May 31, 1822, with
Sarah Hardenbrook, daughter of James and Phoebe (Smith)
Hardenbrook; by his union they have had eleven children,
seven of whom are living, viz., Mrs. Emily Counts, Madison,
John G., Jacob S., Martha Ann, now Mrs. Cushing; Adeline,
now Mrs. Dr. Walton, of Piqua; and William W.
In September, 1827, Mr. Peterson located in Miami Co., on
the farm on which he now lives; he commenced right in the
wilderness and struck the first blow to fell the timber and make
a home; he built a log cabin, and from year to year
cleared and improved, till now he has one of the best farms in
the neighborhood, with fine buildings, a very large frame house
and everything for comfort and convenience; this has all been
accomplished by energy and industry, Mr. Peterson being
one of those active men who never tire. During the
rebellion, three of his sons went to the defense of their
country; the first one, William, enlisted for three yeas
or during the war, and was one of the first troops who crossed
the Ohio River; he was a prisoner in Andersonville, and suffered
untold hardships, almost starving to death; was among the last
shipment of prisoners who left the terrible place; his
sufferings were so great he was made a cripple probably for
life; after he became so far recovered as to be able to do any
business, he obtained a Government office as store-keeper three
miles below Piqua, which position he still holds; the other
sons, John G. and Jacob S. were in the 100-day
service, at expiration of which they returned home; Mr.
Peterson has served as County Commissioner in the early days
of the county, and had the superintendency of the building of
the first three permanent bridges ever built in the county;
Mr. Peterson, politically, is a stanch Republican.
Source: The History of Miami
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton
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JOHN D. PATTERSON, farmer; P. O. Troy; was
born in this county in May, 1832, and is a son of Ralph and
Sarah Peterson. Mr. Peterson lived with his father
till about 16 years of age, when he went to learn the
stone-cutter's trade in Piqua, which business he followed about
thirteen years. He was married, in December, 1856, to
Catharine P. Brooks, daughter of Clarkson F. and Sarah
Brooks, who were born in New Jersey, but moved into New York
State; thence to Ohio; then to Illinois, where they lived about
sixteen years, and removed to Ohio, where they lived till they
died. By this union they have had four children, viz.,
Ada L., Willis M., Frederick W. and Sallie E.; the
eldest, Ada L., is now Mrs. Shearer. Mr.
Peterson left his trade and went to farming on his father's
farm in 1861, where he remained till the spring of 1866, when he
bought the farm upon which he now resides, and located thereon.
He owns 85 acres of good second bottom land Mr. Peterson
was one who, during the rebellion, enlisted in the 100-day
service, in 147th O. V. I., in which he served for four months,
when they were mustered out, and returned home. He and his
family are members of the Christian Church.
Source: The History of Miami
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton
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ISAAC R. ROLLINS, farmer; P. O. Troy; was
a son of Josiah and Nancy (Tucker) Rollins, who were born
in the State of New Hampshire. They were parents of ten
children, of whom two only are now living, viz., Isaac T.,
and Hannah, who is now Mrs. Stewart. Josiah,
the father moved from New Hampshire to Vermont, where they
resided for a time, and in 1815, came to Ohio, locating in Miami
Co., on the farm upon which Isaac now lives; he bought
the farm with just a few acres cleared, on which were two small
log-cabins; the cabin on the east part of the farm is of
historic interest. During the war of 1812, they built a
substantial stockade around the cabin, and the families, for
some distance around, took shelter here every night, for better
security from the enemy. The grandfather, Joseph,
was also born in New Hampshire, but moved into Vermont, where he
lived and died; the grandmother, Hettie, lived to come to
Miami Co., with her son Josiah, living and dying on the
same farm where Isaac now lives. Mr. Rollins,
the subject of our sketch, was united in marriage Nov. 28, 1828,
with Eleanor Hart, daughter to Charles and Nancy (Chamberlin)
Hart, who were natives of New Jersey, but came to Miami Co.
in 1812. By this union they have had seven children, viz.,
Charles H., Josiah B., Caroline, now deceased; Leander
J., Marion J., Sylvester A. and Horace J. Mrs.
Rollins, coming to this county so early in its settlement,
remembers distinctly the dangers and trials they passed through
during the war of 1812; although but a child, yet the events
were indelibly fixed upon her memory. Mr. Rollins'
farm consists of 95 acres of excellent land, and has now been
owned by Rollins family for about sixty-five years.
During the war of the rebellion, five out of the six sons of
Mr. Rollins enlisted in defense of their country, serving
until discharged by sickness, disability, or the close of the
war; the oldest son, Charles H., served four years and
nine months, being in some of the hard-fought battles, such as
Pittsburg Landing, Atlanta campaign, and in the battles of
Franklin and Nashville, Tenn.; during this service he was
promoted for bravery and meritorious conduct from a private to
Captain. The Rollins family, in its history, dates
back for nearly 250 years in this country, and then connects
with its history in England, where it has had a prominence for
many ages past. The youngest son, Horace J., is, by
profession, and landscape painter, being a student of the art at
the McMicken University of Cincinnati; he has devoted many years
to this art, and has acquired a proficiency in its principles
which entitles him to the notice of the public, and especially
to those who are students and lovers of this science; he is
author of a book entitled, "Studio, Field and Gallery,"
"intended as a Manual of Painting for the Student and Amateur,
and information for the general reader." Of the merits of
this work there can be no doubt, as it is published by D.
Appleton & Co., of New York City, who having undertaken its
publication, is a sufficient guarantee of its intrinsic worth
and value.
Source: The History of Miami
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton
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MADISON ROBINS, farmer; P. O. Troy; was born in Miami Co.
Oct. 3, 1834, and is the son of Benjamin and Pamilla (Covalt)
Robins; his ancestors were from New Jersey, and hers from
Virginia; the grandfather, Richard, came to this county
at a very early day, and entered the land upon which his
grandson, Madison, now resides, making him one of the
early pioneers of the county; the father, Benjamin, and
wife, were the parents of eleven children, of whom six are now
living, viz., Sarah, now Mrs. J. Martin of
Springfield, Ohio; Alvernas, Madison, Erastus, Benjamin M.
and John; after his marriage, he located upon
his father's farm, where he resided for a few years, when he
removed into Lost Creek Township, on to the Cromer farm,
where he resided about three years, and his son, Madison,
our subject, was born; then he moved back upon the old home
farm, where he lived till his death, which occurred in February,
1854; Madison remained with his father until his death.
Oct. 14, 1855, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth
Earnhart daughter of John and Elizabeth (Robeson)
Earnhart, who were natives of New Jersey, and came to Ohio
at an early day; in 1823, located in Brown Township, where they
opened right in the woods in pioneer style, by erecting a log
cabin, in which they lived many years; here on the same farm
which they cleared, and, by constant labor and industry, had
brought to a high state of cultivation, having procured
everything to make home comfortable and pleasant, they passed
away from works to rewards. Madison and wife by
their marriage have had two children, viz., Lucinda Jane
and Sarah Frances; after their marriage, they located on
a farm in Lost Creek Township, where they remained about three
years, then to the old home farm for three years, returning to
Lost Creek again for two years, finally going back to the old
farm, where they remained till 1871; removed to Springfield,
Ohio, and lived about two years, thence back to the old farm
where they have since resided. Mr. Robins and wife
are members of the Christian Church, his membership dating back
for fifteen years and hers for twenty-five years.
Source: The History of Miami
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton
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WILLIAM B. RUSSELL, farmer; P. O. Troy;
was born in Pennsylvania Feb. 3, 1809; and is the son of John
and Hannah (Hough) Russell, who were born in Pennsylvania;
the grandfather, Elijah, was also a native of
Pennsylvania, his ancestors coming from Ireland; the mother's
ancestry were from Cheshire, Eng., and came over in the ships
Endeavor and Friendship, in the year 1863; The father,
John, came to Ohio in 1831, and located in Staunton
Township, on the farm now owned by James Gardner, where
he lived about twenty-five years, then moved to Elkhart, Ind.,
where he lived and died; they were parents of three children,
viz., William B., John H., now deceased, and Newton,
also deceased; Mr. Russell came with his father to Ohio,
being then 22 years of age. He remained with his father
till June 19, 1833, when he was united in marriage with
Martha Hamlet, daughter of Benjamin and Chloe
(Kimball) Hamlet; he being born in Kentucky and coming to
this county about the same time with the Knoops,
Gerards, etc., the earliest pioneers of the county; by this
union they had four children - Hiram, dying in infancy;
Mahala, now Mrs. James Post; Hannah and William
Riley; he lost his wife by death in April, 1840. Aug.
19, 1843, was married to Amanda (Simms) Ralston, daughter
of Joseph and Mary Ann Simms, who were natives of
Virginia; by this union they have four children, viz.,
Melissa, now Mrs. James Love, Sarah, Laura Bell
and John, dying in infancy; Mr. Russell
after his first marriage located upon the farm where he has ever
since resided, making a continued residence of forty-seven
years; when he came to the farm, there were about 25 acres
partly cleared standing in a "deadening," with a log house and
barn on it; here he has labored and toiled, enduring the
hardships and deprivations of early settlers, till now "he sits
under his own vine and fig-tree," having a fine farm of 149
acres, of which 110 are in good cultivation, and the balance all
under fence, with comfortable brick house, good barn and other
buildings; Mr. Russell is, politically, a stanch
Republican.
Source: The History of Miami
County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton
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WILLIAM F. RUSK, farmer; P. O. Troy; was
born in Warren Co., Ohio, July, 1820, and is a son of James
and Sarah (French) Rusk; he was born in Ireland, coming to
this country when about 17 years of age; she was born in
Pennsylvania, emigrating to Ohio with her parents when a child.
They were the parents of ten children, of whom six are now
living, viz., Mary, Eleanor, William F., David, Sarah and
Daniel. Mr. Rusk lived with his father till
twenty-four years of age. Sept. 16, 1843, he was united in
marriage with Mary J. Anderson, daughter of James L.
and Elizabeth Anderson, who were born in New Jersey, and
came to Ohio at quite an early day, about 1815; by this union
they have had nine children, of whom five are now living, viz.,
William Franklin, Lettie, Walter Scott, Edwin N. and
Luella L. Mr. Rusk came to Miami Co. about thirty
years ago and located near West Charleston, where they remained
about five years; thence to Shelby Co., and lived about six
years; removing to Miami Co., in Spring Creek Township, they
resided there for five years, finally going to Staunton
Township, upon the farm on which he now resides, having now been
here about sixteen years. He has a good farm of 87 acres,
with fine buildings, constituting a very pleasant home.
During the war of the rebellion, Mr. Rusk furnished two
sons for the country's defense, James A. and John N.,
and both were sacrificed upon the alter of liberty, never
reaching their home and friends again. Mr. Rusk is
a member of the Christian Church, his membership dating back for
twenty years.
Source: The History of Miami County, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: W. H.
Beers & Co., 1880 - Staunton Twp. |
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