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Biographies
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History of Morgan County, Ohio
with
Portraits and Biographical Sketches
of some of its
Pioneers and Prominent Men.
By Charles Robertson, M. D.
- Published Chicago: L. H. Watkins & Co.
1886
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JAMES
L. GAGE located in McConnelsville in 1827.
He was originally from New York State, but came here
from Lucas County, Ohio. He served two terms as
prosecuting attorney, and in 1844-7 was one of the
associate judges of the county. During his stay he
established a foundry in McConnelsville, which did a
good business for a time, but finally resulted
unsuccessfully. After more than twenty years'
residence in Morgan County he removed to the northern
part of the State, where he died. He was a lawyer
o fair ability.
Source: Chapter XV - History of Morgan
County, Ohio with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of
some of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. By Charles
Robertson, M. D. - Published Chicago: L. H.
Watkins & Co. 1886 - Page 256 |
W. Emmet Gatewood, M.D. |
W. EMMETT GATEWOOD, M. D.,
son of Thomas and Esther Connel
Gatewood, was born in Windsor Township, Morgan
County, Ohio, Oct. 23, 1845.
Like most farmer’s boys of that period his summer’s
work upon the farm was alternated by a term at the
district school in winter. In the primitive log
schoolhouse with slab seats he received, despite the
meager facilities afforded, the foundation for an
excellent education. Here his ambition and
aggressive energy made him the easy and acknowledged
leader of a school of proud fame and enduring memory.
By hard study, both at home and at school, aided by a
retentive memory, he prepared himself for teaching, and
at the age of nineteen we find him thus engaged.
He continued teaching till 1869 with a record
unexcelled. His love for the higher mathematics
was dominant and carried him from algebra to the
calculus without a teacher. His collection of
problems in the higher mathematics with his original
solutions, one of which required seven years, is
believed to be the finest in the county.
In 1867 he began the study of medicine under the
preceptor-ship of Hiram Judson Noyes,
M. D., of Unionville, Morgan County, Ohio. In the
autumn of 1874 he entered the Bellevue Hospital
Medical College of New York. In August, 1875, he
entered the Dartmouth Medical College, New Hampshire,
and was graduated from that venerable seat of learning,
on the 3d of November,
1875. Returning to New York he reentered the
Bellevue Hospital Medical College, and on tin; 21st of
February, 1876, was graduated from that institution.
In June, 1876, he began to practice his profession in
Stockport, and being impressed with the importance of
his vocation, he devoted himself to it with the utmost
zeal and an indomitable energy and “courage that could
not be battered down.'’ In a short time his
practice became so extensive as that it taxed the utmost
power of a will and endurance that scorned the elements.
No storm has ever stopped him — no, opposition has
broken his purpose. He has traveled a rough road
to results and built it with his own hands. The
following are the names of those who studied medicine
under his preceptorship: H. E. Bozman. M. D.,
T. J. Lyne, M. D., P. B. McSwords, M. D.,
J. B. Naylor, M. D., John S. Milner, Hiram
Hart, Charles H. Harris, and John M.
Gatewood.
He is a member of no society and a disciple of no man.
Self-reliant, imperious and persistent, with an
aggressive nature and a hereditary fixity of purpose
that tolerates no intervention; the austerity of his
nature is softened by warm and generous impulses—by
sincere self-sacrifice and kindness of heart—by his
charity and public spirit.
Among the salient points of his character are vigor of
thought, energy of action, a native force and peculiar
style of expression and a severe independence almost
oppressive. Sensitive to injustice, injury or
ingratitude, strong and earnest in his convictions, he
regards a compromise as the left hand of weakness — asks
and makes no concessions, and when compelled to break
off friendships tears up the bridge to prevent its
return. His friendship and his hostility need no
certificate. His individuality is positive and
strong and he keeps it under his own hat. He
concedes and demands the largest personal freedom and
contemplates a defeat as a mere adjourn merit in a death
race for dominion Fertile in resource, careful in
method, thoughtful, diligent and faithful in the
discharge of his duties he has been eminently successful
in his profession. In possession of the most
extensive, difficult and laborious practice ever
controlled by one man in the history of the
county, measured by the most exacting standard he is a
living monument of earned success and usefulness.
His ambition to earn and hold a useful position in the
community in which he was reared has been amply
gratified. The young men of the county may well
emulate the example set by this “proud son of a proud
mother.” He is a hard student, a progressive
thinker and a frequent contributor to the press.
His writings are characterized by accuracy of method,
originality and vigor of thought, clearness and force of
expression. A cheerful conversationalist of
fertile fancy, vigorous imagination and fair memory; a
severe, unsparing satirist, indulging an unfortunate
fondness for scathing sarcasm or keenest irony; he is a
devoted admirer of the genius of language whatever its
office in fact or fancy—the fate of an empire or the
fall of a tear.
He is a monotheist, with a profound and enduring faith
in the civilization that is built on the Book. In
habit, manner, taste and dress he is natural and
unassuming. Long devotion to scientific pursuits
has developed a contemplative and severely analytic
quality of mind, which finds contentment in the study of
the immutable beauties of order and law. His
convictions are the result of contemplation and are
vigorously maintained under all circumstances.
Democratic m sentiment, he concedes the largest liberty
to others, while any interference with his own is
resented with prompt and prodigious energy.In
scorching sun—in winter’s driving steel
His cheek was to the storm—but still
He kept his mother’s pride—her iron will.
And earned the people’s love—a priceless fame.
He watched the cradle, and the couch of pain
Relieved. Bright eyes grew brighter when he came.
Source: Chapter XVI - History of Morgan
County, Ohio with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of
some of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. By Charles
Robertson, M. D. - Published Chicago: L. H.
Watkins & Co. 1886 - Page 282 |
J. M. Gaylord |
HON.
JAMES MADISON GAYLORD. This gentleman, an
able and honored citizen, was born in Zanesville May 29,
1811, and died in McConnelsville June 14, 1874.
He came with his parents to McConnelsville in 1818, and
resided in the village until his death. He was a
man of good ability, and though his educational
opportunities were not great his self-acquired knowledge
thoroughly fitted him for the practical duties of life.
He attended the village schools, and for one year was a
pupil of the university of Athens. In 1833-4 he
read law in the office of Judge Hanna, but did
not complete his legal studies. In 1834 he was
appointed clerk of the court of common pleas, also clerk
of the supreme court (now the district court), which
positions he filled until 1849. In 1850 he was
elected to congress from the thirteenth district, which
then included Morgan County. AT the expiration of
his term he was elected probate judge, and held the
office during one term. In 1860 he was deputy
United States Marshal, and took the census of the
county. In 1865 he was elected justice of the
peace, and by successive reelections was continued in
that office until his death. He was a stanch
democrat, always active in politics, and one of the best
stump speakers the county ever had. For twenty
years he was a member of the county central committee of
his party. In 1836 he married Roxa,
daughter of N. Shepard. Three sons survived
him, and two of his sons were sacrificed on the altar of
his country. In all his official positions, as
well as in private and social live, his conduct was
marked by the strictest integrity and uprightness, and
his genial affability and sterling worth won the highest
appreciation and respect. He was a very pleasing
writer, and in 1872-3 contributed to the Democrat,
under the signature of "Antiquarian," a series of
remarkably interesting articles on the local history of
the county, from which the editors of this volume have
freely drawn, especially in the preparation of the
histories of the several townships.
Source: Chapter XV - History of Morgan
County, Ohio with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of
some of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. By Charles
Robertson, M. D. - Published Chicago: L. H.
Watkins & Co. 1886 - Page 256 |
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CAPT. CHARLES J. GIBSON.
The people of Windsor take a just pride, and evidence a
commendable interest, in the perpetuation of the names
and records of her brave boys, who for four long years
fought for the maintenance of the patriotic principles
taught them by their fathers. Among the number
entitled to special mention is the gentleman whose name
heads this article. He was born in Windsor, May
31, 1841, and was the son of George W. Gibson,
one of the reputable farmers and pioneers of the
township. He received a good common school
education, and at the breaking out of the war was
engaged in teaching. Aug. 22, 1862, he
enlisted as a private in Co. C, 122d Regiment, O. V. I.,
an organization in which his township was largely
represented. He served with the regiment until the
battle of Winchester, Va., when he was taken prisoner
and confined in Libby prison. A graphic
description of his experiences there is given in
Chapter XII to which the reader is referred.
After an incarceration of many months he was paroled and
sent to Annapolis, Md., from whence he escaped and
returned to his home. After a brief visit he
reported for duty at Camp Chase, Ohio. He was
placed on recruiting service, and in October of 1863 was
promoted to Second Lieutenant, and in March, 1864, he
rejoined the regiment and was assigned to Co. A.
At the battle of Monocacy, Md., he was in command of
that part of the regiment that was engaged, and soon
after he was promoted to First Lieutenant and assigned
to Company D. In the battle of Opequan, Va., he
again distinguished himself and was promoted to Captain,
and placed in command of Company G, with which he served
until the close of the war. He participated in all
the battles of the Wilderness campaign, was with
Sheridan in the Valley of the Shenandoah, and in
many of the hard-fought engagements in which the Army of
the Potomac was engaged, in all over fifty battles and
skirmishes, the more prominent being Winchester, Cold
Harbor, Spotsylvania Court House, Monocacy, Opequan,
Fisher’s Hill, Cedar Creek and Petersburg. At the
battle of Spotsylvania he was severely reprimanded by
Colonel Ball for his reckless bravery. At the
capture of Petersburg on that memorable day, Apr. 2,
1865, he was in command of the advance skirmish line of
the division, which was the first to break the enemy’s
lines. Later in the day, when one of the forts was
being charged on three sides, he saw that its capture
was inevitable, and his command being the nearest he
resolved to distinguish the regiment by being the first
to place its colors upon the works. On his way to
the rear for the regimental flag under which he had
fought so many battles, he met his division commander,
Gen. Keifer, who reprimanded him severely
for leaving his post. He obtained the colors,
however, and returned to the front and, giving the
command “double quick,” and in advance of the entire
line, he sprang into the fort and planted the banner of
the 122d. For this gallant act he was brevetted
Major by the President, an honor conferred upon only one
other officer from Morgan County (Gen.
F. B. Pond). It is needless to say that
Gen. Keifer apologized for the reprimand and that
Captain Gibson was the hero of the day.
At the close of the war he returned to his home and
engaged in agricultural pursuits. Oct. 17, 1866,
he married Miss Mary A., daughter of Hiram
Lane, of Washington County, Ohio. She died in
June of 1885, leaving five children, Myrta D.
(Naylor), Jessie L., Thomas B., Clara May and
Mary M. In the spring of 1877 the captain came
to Stockport and began merchandising, in which business
he is now engaged. He has taken a laudable
interest in all matters affecting the welfare of the
township or county. He is a pronounced temperance
man, and in every respect a valuable citizen.
Source: Chapter __ - History of Morgan
County, Ohio with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of
some of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. By Charles
Robertson, M. D. - Published Chicago: L. H.
Watkins & Co. 1886 - Page 423 |
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GILLESPIE FAMILY
Source: Chapter __ - History of Morgan
County, Ohio with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of
some of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. By Charles
Robertson, M. D. - Published Chicago: L. H.
Watkins & Co. 1886 - Page 371 |
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REV. JOHN C. GREGG
Source: Chapter __ - History of Morgan
County, Ohio with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of
some of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. By Charles
Robertson, M. D. - Published Chicago: L. H.
Watkins & Co. 1886 - Page 189 |
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CHARLES T.
GRUBB, from the State of Delaware, came about the
same time with Arthur, and soon removed, in
search of a more promising field. Leal business at
that time was very light.
Source: Chapter XV - History of Morgan
County, Ohio with Portraits and Biographical Sketches of
some of its Pioneers and Prominent Men. By Charles
Robertson, M. D. - Published Chicago: L. H.
Watkins & Co. 1886 - Page 269 |
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