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Chester Twp. –
FREDERICK GABERS, carriage-maker; Chesterville; was born in 1822, in Hiddengen, Germany. He is the son of Frederick, born also in Germany; his mother died when our subject was three years old. He attended school from the age of 6 to 13; he then sought the employment of his father, that of working on the farm and carpentering; the latter he devoted his entire attention to at the age of 16, which he continued until 1844, when he sought the American shores; landing at Baltimore, and subsequently coming to Mt. Liberty, Knox Co., Ohio, and then worked in a wagon shop for one winter. In the spring of 1846, he transferred his services to Mt. Vernon, same county, and there was in the employ of Wm. Sanderson, carriage maker, and continued with him one year, and then worked at the same business for Leverage, in the same town. In 1849 he came to Chesterville, and worked one year at his trade for Stephen Trusdel; he then bought his employer out and continued the business there until 1876, when he bought his present shop, a splendid two-story brick, 50x20 feet, where he now continues the business of making and trimming carriages and buggies, together with wagons and repairs. He entered a matrimonial alliance in 1851, with Maria C., a daughter of Adam and Susan Shaffer. She was born in Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio, with her parents, at an early day. Her younger days were joyfully spent with them in Knox Co., where the parents spent the remainder of their lives and had twelve children. Mr. Gabers was blessed with one child which died unnamed. She had given herself to the duties of the Presbyterian church, in which faith she died, leaving the record of a faithful member. He also belongs to the same denomination, and has been elder in the same. He has always been a temperance man, and has never used tobacco in any way. When he came to Ohio he had $20.00 in gold. He now possesses a good business, of which we have spoken, and also owns 28½  acres of well improved land, adjoining the village of Chesterville. His early work in Ohio was by the piece, which was $5.00 per set of buggy wheels. He would begin work at four in the morning and work late at night, and would construct two sets per week. Mr. Gabers does not confine himself to any political party, but votes for the best man.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 600-601
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Franklin Twp. –
FREDRICK GALE, carpenter; Pulaskiville; among the representative men of this township Mr. Gale deserves more than a passing notice; he is the son of James and Matilda (Mann) Gale, and was born in this township June 15, 1836; his parents were natives of Bedford Co., Penn., and came and settled in Congress Tp., on the Daken place. They next settled in this township on the place known as the “Wheat Farm,” where they lived and raised a family of eleven clildren [sic] -- Melinda, Benjamin, Fredrick, William, Elizabeth, Mary, Abner, Amy A., John, Sarah E. and Eliza C.  Eliza C. died Sept. 14, 1859; Melinda, Feb. 8, 1855; Benjamin, Jan. 25, 1870; William, Nov. 2, 1860; James Gale, the father, Sept. 7, 1868; Matilda Gale, the mother, Aug. 1, 1878; James Gale was one of those men who believed that it required the exercise of intelligence to make a successful farmer, and all his operations displayed a knowledge and forethought of one who studied his calling. When he settled on the above mentioned farm there was only a small clearing and a cabin, built probably by Jonathan Lavering and now there are fine buildings, and about 140 acres cleared in such a way as to leave a girt of timber encircling the farm for the protection of crops. He has for many years been known as a most successful wheat grower, raising an average of 300 bushels annually, and has raised 600 bushels per year; during life he filled several township offices -- as Assessor, Treasurer and Trustee.  Frederick Gale received a common school education, and worked at home until he was 21; then he began working at the carpenter trade, having such skill in the use of tools that he received wages from the first; he has taken and completed many contracts in this township -- as Township Hall and the Grange Hall -- until he is known as a skilled and competent workman; Oct. 20, 1856, he united his fortunes with Lucy A. Hyler.  She was a daughter of James and Ann (Jackson) Hyler.  She was born Nov. 9, 1838, in this township. Two children, a son and a daughter, have been born to them. Reece was born Jan. 22, 1858; Nett, May 2, 1864. The first five years of their married life was spent in Congress Tp., where he erected buildings. He now owns ninety acres of land, fifty of which he has earned by his own labor and forethought; here we find one fine spring and twenty-five acres of bottom land. He has held the office of Assessor, to perform the duties of which he was thoroughly competent. Mr. Gale has two dens containing two species of ferrets -- a little animal very destructive to rats; he has also a fine collection of pigeons, consisting of eight varieties, some of them very rare and numbering fifty birds.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 781
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Gilead Twp. –
J. W. GALLEHER, of Bowen & Galleher, grocers; Mt. Gilead; was born on his father’s farm, in Congress Tp., Richland, now Morrow Co., Ohio, Oct. 21, 1843, and lived there eight years, when they moved to Franklin Tp., and engaged in farming.  He attended school until he was 15 years of age, and then began working at carpentering by the month, following the same principally until 1872, when he began farming on his own account in Canaan Tp.; he lived there until 1875, when he engaged in the grocery business at Denmark, the firm being Harris & Galleher; they continued about eighteen months; he then sold out and came to Mt. Gilead, and engaged in his present business.  March 1, 1866, he married Miss Mary J. Smith; she is also a native of this county.  They have four children -- Frank, Ardella, Clyde and Alice.  In 1861, he enlisted in the 136th O. N. G., and served until the command was discharged.  While in Denmark, he served as Postmaster, during the last year’s residence there.  His parents, William and Frances Itson Galleher, were natives of Loudoun Co., Va.; they were married there, and came here at an early day.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 534
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Congress Twp. –
S. T. GALLEHER; farmer; P. O. Mt. Gilead; is an enterprising farmer of the township, and a native of Loudoun Co., Va., where he was born Dec. 15, 1822; is the tenth of a family of twelve children born to Samuel N. and Phebe (Owsley) Galleher; the latter was born April 14, 1787, in the same county and state as the son -- S. T. Gallaher. The father was born Dec. 1, 1783, and came West with his parents, about the year 1834, stopping in Knox Co. the first winter. The following spring he came to Franklin Tp., now of this county, where he settled and remained until his death, Nov. 6 1860; Mrs. Galleher died March 19, 1863. The father was of Irish and the mother of Welsh descent.  S. T. Galleher began in life for himself at the age of 23; about which time -- April 17, 1845 -- he was married to Dinah Cook, who was born in Franklin Tp., Oct. 2, 1828; a daughter of Wm. P. and Louisa (Mann) Cook. The Cook family were from Maryland, and the Manns from Bedford Co., Pa. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Galleher they lived twelve years on the Cook farm, and in the spring of 1858, moved to this township, and located on the farm where he now lives -- then a tract of unbroken land consisting of eighty acres, which he has brought under a good state of improvement. Two children have been born to them -- Melville P., now a minister of the Church of Christ, with his home at Three Locusts, Marion Co.; he was born Oct. 12, 1846; and Howard Leroy, who was born June 13, 1849, now residing in Gilead Tp.  Mr. Galleher and family are members of the Disciple, or what is better known as the Church of Christ.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 686-687
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Lincoln Twp. –
JAMES GARDNER, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born in Ireland, Dec. 18, 1821. He came to America with his parents, Andrew and Margaret (Emmerson) Gardner, in 1823; they landed at New York, and from there went to Clinton Co., in the same state, where they resided until 1833, when they came to Licking Co., Ohio, and in 1840 came to Morrow Co., where our subject has since resided, and where his parents died. His father was a weaver by trade, a business he did not follow after coming to America; his father was born in 1811, and mother in 1818; the father died April 25, 1862, and the mother May 18, 1867; James was raised on a farm, and has always followed farming for a business; his early life was spent at home on the farm; he received limited education, and at the age of 21 began business for himself. He was married twice; the first marriage was Nov. 24, 1842, to Frances Coffman. She was born May 9, 1823; her parents were natives of Va., and came to Morrow Co. in a very early day. From this marriage there were five children -- Peter P., born Sept. 7, 1843; William E., Oct. 10, 1815; Albert G., Oct. 22, 1847; James F., July 30, 1851; Margaret E., June 15, 1858. The mother of these children died March 30, 1869. Mr. Gardner remained a widower until April 10, 1870, when he married Mrs. Jane (West) Biggs. Her parents were natives of Pa. and came to Morrow Co. in a very early day. Her father was born June 3, 1809, and mother March 11, 1808, and she was born June 18, 1838; she had one child by her first marriage, Dennis E. Biggs; he was born Jan. 1, 1860. She also has one child by her last marriage, Charles W., born April 22, 1874. Mr. Gardner began business for himself in the woods, and almost entirely upon his own resources; but by bard work and perseverance, he has accumulated enough to keep him comfortably through the balance of his days. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church; his first children are all married, and doing for themselves.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 764
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Gilead Twp. –
JOHN GARDNER, farmer; P. O. Mt. Gilead; was born in Franklin Tp., Knox, now Morrow Co., May 1, 1819. In 1825, his parents moved to Richland Co., and located about four and one-half miles northeast of Mt. Gilead; he lived at home 22 years, then, in company with his brother-in-law he farmed a place belonging to his father, and located near West Point.  Dec. 29, 1842, he married Miss Harriet Carr; she was born in Richland Co., Ohio, April 17, 1821; they occupied a house on the farm, and with his brother-in-law, continued farming the place, until 1850, in the fall of which year his father died, and the following year he bought the old homestead farm, which was entered by his father about 1822, and occupied in 1825; he farmed the place for three years, and then sold the same and bought his present place, and has lived here since. By his marriage there are four children -- Quincy T., born Feb. 16, 1844, and married Miss Lydia Truax, of Elkhart Co., Ind.; he is farming his father’s place; of their three children two are living Eliza and George; Eunice, now Mrs. Bargar, born May 22, 1846, and lives in this vicinity; they had three children, two living -- Melville and Zoa; Mary E., now Mrs. Iden, born Nov. 4, 1848, and lives in Denmark Co.; Albert C., born March 30, 1856, and lives near Denmark. Mr. Gardner resides on his farm, which contains seventy-five acres, and is located three and one-half miles northeast of Mt. Gilead. He has served in the offices connected with the school and road, also as Township Trustee. His parents, Timothy and Sarah (Hawkins) Gardner, were natives of New Jersey and Vermont; they were married in Knox Co., Ohio, where she came with her parents, and he when a young man; they settled here in Morrow Co. in 1825, and lived here until his death, in 1850; she lived on the old homestead until the sale of the same; she then moved to Minnesota, and later she went to the State of Maine, and lived with her son William until her death, March 17, 1873. They had eight children, six of whom are living.  Her parents, Thomas and Sarah (Crosby) Hawkins, were natives of Conn. and New Jersey; Mrs. Harriet (Carr) Gardner’s parents, David and Sarah (Fisher) Carr, were natives of New Jersey; they came to Richland Co., Ohio, he in 1816, and she in 1820; they married there in 1820. He died there Feb. 2, 1875; she is living on the old place where she has made her home for the past sixty years; of their eleven children, eight are living, all but one of whom are married.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 535
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Congress Twp. –
JOHN R. GARVERICK, merchant; Whetstone; has been identified with this county since its erection, being the third of a family of nine children, and was born here Feb. 26, 1838. His parents, John F. and Rachel (Ruhl) Garverick were born and raised in York Co., Pennsylvania.  John R. began for himself, when 23 years of age, and farmed for three years, with good success; he then relinquished this and went into mercantile business at West Point, where he has since remained, doing business under the firm name of J. R. Garverick & Co.  His first partner was his father, who died in 1872; the vacancy was filled by his youngest brother, and the business has been continued under the same name. Their trade has always been of a satisfactory nature, and so continues; they keep a general stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, queensware, notions, etc.; in connection with their store, they have the Post Office, Mr. Garverick having officiated as Post Master since 1874. The success of the firm is due to their business tact.  Mr. Garverick was married Jan. 13, 1861, to Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Catharine Snyder, who was born June 7, 1838, in what is now Morrow Co. By this union eleven children have been born, seven of whom are living -- Mary E., Alla, Webster, Chester, Emma M., Ira W. and John W.  Himself and wife are members of the German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 687
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Congress Twp. –
JOSHUA GARVERICK, farmer; P. O. Whetstone; is the eldest of the children born to John and Rachel (Ruhl) Garverick; the former was born in York Co., Pa., March 24, 1805, and was married Dec. 20, 1832.  Mrs. Garverick was born April 11, 1812. They emigrated to the West in 1833, and lived in Johnsville one year, when they located in the north part of Congress Tp., where he had previously entered 160 acres of land, which he cleared, it being covered with timber; he then had only one horse to work with, but exchanged with a neighbor, who had an ox team, and thus they managed to get along. Their cows died, and they had many difficulties to encounter, such as are only experienced by pioneers. Although having but little to begin with, yet he succeeded in obtaining 400 acres of land; he died Jan. 27, 1872, having raised a family of six children, who are among the substantial citizens of this county.  Joshua was 22 years of age when he began upon his own responsibility; Jan. 20, 1856, he was married to Margaret Bordner, who was born in Perry Tp., and a daughter of Henry and Margaret (Haws) Bordner, of York Co., Pa.  After Mr. Garverick was married he lived several years in Bloomfield Tp., renting land; in 1866 he purchased eighty acres of the homestead farm, to which he has since added by purchase, until he now has 120 acres. They have eight children -- Ellen, Mary A., Jason, Milton, Melrow, Bertha, Homer and Loyd.  Mr. Garverick is a member of the Reformed Church, and was born Nov. 4, 1833.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 687
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Gilead Twp. –
JOHN B. GATCHELL, County Recorder; Mt. Gilead; was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, June 18, 1843, and is the son of Amos P. and Barbara E. (Barger) Gatchell; his mother was born in Pennsylvania, and his father in Harrison Co., Ohio, and was a farmer; here our subject remained until he was 15 years of age, when he began to learn the trade of carpenter and cabinet-maker, which he followed some years, and at the breaking out of the late civil war, he enlisted in Co. I, 15th O. V. I., three months’ regiment, from Wyandotte Co., having moved there in 1850, participating in the battles of Philippi, Laurel Hill, etc., and was honorably mustered out at the expiration of his time, when he re-enlisted as private for three years in Co. F, 55th O. V. I., serving full time, and re-enlisted for the third time, and served until the dawn of peace; he participated in some of the most severe marches and battles of the war, took an active part in twenty-four prominent engagements, Cedar Mountain, Springville, Cross Keys, second battle of Bull Run, and Gettysburg, where in the second day’s fight, at dark, he was painfully wounded in the right hand and leg with a Minie ball and the bursting of a shell; he remained in the hospital from July 2 to Sept. 15, when he reported for duty to his regiment in Virginia; when the regiment was ordered west, in company with Gen. Joe Hooker, he participated in the memorable battle of Lookout Mountain, known as the “battle above the clouds”; Mission Ridge, at Chattanooga. Mr. Gatchell took sick with the typhoid fever, remaining indisposed for a number of days; with this exception, his health was good; at the close of the war, being discharged Aug. 15, 1865, he returned to Ohio and engaged in farming in Wyandotte Co. some two years, when in 1868 he moved to Morrow Co. and located in Mt. Gilead, where he was engaged in clerking and the sewing machine business; in 1870 he was appointed Assistant U. S. Marshal, taking the census; he filled the office as Deputy Clerk over two years; in 1875 he was nominated by the Republican party as Recorder of Morrow Co., being elected to that office by a majority of 15, and in 1878 was re-elected to the same office by a rousing majority of 590 votes. He is a Republican, and a hard worker in its ranks. He married Oct. 12, 1865, Miss Julia E. Bartlett, who was born in Mt. Gilead, Dec. 8, 1845, and is the daughter of A. M. Bartlett, who settled in Mt. Gilead at an early day; they have two children.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 533-534
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Franklin Twp. –
GEORGE GATES, farmer; P. O., Pulaskiville. The subject of these lines is the son of Martin and Mary (Poole) Gates, born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania, in April, 1827. His father was a native of New Jersey, and his mother of Maryland. They were married in Pennsylvania, and their union was blessed by eleven children -- John, William, Elizabeth, Ann, Mariah, Esther, Martin, George, Ruth, Isaac, and Sarah. They arrived here April 6, 1839, and purchased 100 acres, where John Gates lives, which had few improvements then; on his arrival, George, then a lad of twelve years, began clearing and farming, which he followed until his twentieth year; from that time he worked by the month and day until he was thirty-two. In 1859 he united his fortunes with Elizabeth A. Shoemaker, a daughter of Samuel Shoemaker, of Chesterville, Ohio. They rented a lot at first, for one year, and afterwards lived in different places in this township until 1871, when he bought his present home of 65 acres, where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. Gates has dealt in horses quite extensively for the last thirty years. In April, 1880, he purchased the celebrated Norman Horse, raised by Jenk Williams, of this county, and one of the few representatives of the famous “Old Bob.’  He is a noble and spirited animal, whose stock and well-known merits commend him to all. Mr. Gates is a Republican in politics, and has a family of one son and two daughters -- Ida, born Feb. 5, 1861; Minnie, April 24, 1866; Budd, June 14, 1876.  Clyde, a son, died at the age of two years. Mr. Gates takes a deep interest in education, whose advantages he was denied in youth. He is well informed, and his home is a center of intelligence, where the stranger will find a generous and hearty welcome.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 782
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Gilead Twp. –
SAMUEL GELLER, retired; . Mt. Gilead; was born on his father’s farm Knox Co., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1820, and lived there about 12 years; when with his parents he moved to Marion (now Morrow) Co., and settled on a farm near the present Levering Station, where he lived until he was 27 years of age, assisting his father on the farm; he then began farming on his own account, on a piece of land in the neighborhood, given him by his father, upon which he continued until the year 1866; he then sold his land and moved to Mt. Gilead, where has since lived a retired life.  Jan. 9, 1848, he married Miss N. A. Beaty; she was born in Pennsylvania, and came to this county with her parents when a child. His parents, Solomon and Mary (Walker) Geller were natives of Pennsylvania; they were married in Knox Co. O., whither they had moved at an early day; they came to Mt. Gilead as stated, where they died -- he in March, 1861, and she in August, 1863.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 535-536
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Harmony Twp. -
R. E. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., Mt. Gilead; was born Aug. 13, 1835, in Chester Tp. Feb. 2, 1837, came with his parents to Harmony, and was married March 12, 1857, to Delilah Burnes; she was born June 14, 1839; they settled after marriage, on his present farm of 105 acres, a portion of which was obtained by his own labors, and the rest by inheritance; his union with Miss Burnes blessed them with five children -- Hezekiah, Enoch A., Emma, Charles and one unnamed, deceased; he has been Township Trustee, and is a member of the Old School Baptists, and votes the Democratic ticket; he was also Constable; his father, Edward, was born Jan. 1, 1799, in Bricknockshire, Wales, and came to Penn. in 1804; his mother, Jane (Evans) was born in 1796, and came to the same county in Penn. in 1797. They were married in 1826, in Chester Tp., and had nine children -- all died but R. E.  Edward has been a church member since his 17th year, and the mother since 1838. The parents started life in the wilderness and did their part for the improvement of the country to what it is. The mother is dead; the father is still living, and is hale and hearty at 81 years of age; during the spring of 1880, he built over 400 rods of fence. Mr. George paid out $110 to clear the township draft.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 707-708
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Harmony Twp. -
WILLIAM T. GEORGE, farmer; P. O., Cardington; was born Nov. 1, 1823, in Chester Tp., then Knox Co.; he is a brother of the wife of James Meredith, whose sketch appears elsewhere; his youth was occupied with such duties as he was capable of performing upon the farm, beside attending the district school. He enlisted in the Mexican war, and was in the battles of Contreras, Churubusco, Chapultepee, and helped to take Mexico. He was married June 3, 1849, to Elizabeth Mettler. They settled for awhile in Chester Tp., and in 1859 came to the present finely-improved farm of 175 acres, where he has since remained; he erected a dwelling at a cost of $2,800, and has other improvements to correspond. They have had five children -- Rachel, deceased; Miles M., deceased; Mary E., deceased; Armenia married George, a son of Peter and Permelia (Kimball) Hammond; Eva, deceased. Mr. George has been chosen Township Treasurer for twelve years in succession, and has been Township Trustee. He and his wife are members of the Old School Baptist Church, having united in 1854. He votes the Democratic ticket, and has represented that body in county and congressional conventions; was once a member of the central committee. He assisted in clearing this township of the draft in the civil rebellion.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 707
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Westfield Twp. –
ALBERT GOODHUE, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Westfield, was born in Westfield Tp., June 13, 1831.  His father, Josiah Goodhue, was born in New Hampshire, March 19, 1792.  His ancestors served in the Revolutionary war, two of whom gave up their lives in that struggle.  He was married to Elizabeth Peak, March 23, 1825, about eight years after he came to Ohio.  They settled on the west bank of the Whetstone, nearly opposite the site of the present town of Westfield; here he early engaged in the ashery business, in which he laid the foundation of his fortune; carrying the products to Zanesville and Cincinnati, and exchanging them for such goods as the settlers needed, which he in turn sold at a profit.  This business he carried on for about fifty years, during which time he was in partnership with Henry Lamb, of Delaware, and others; he was the father of ten children, six of whom are now living.  One of his sons, John Goodhue, of the 26th O V. I., was killed in the battle of Murfreesboro.  He lived to the advanced age of eighty-four years, vigorous in mind and body.  Albert lived with his father until he was thirty years of age, when he was married.  He has two children, whom he is giving the very best advantages for securing a good education.  He has a good farm, of 104 acres, and his residence commands a fine view.  Besides this, he has town property, and an interest in other lands.  In stock-dealing, he invests in whatever the market indicates as the most prudent to handle.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 639-640
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Gilead Twp. –
E. A. GOORLEY, farmer; P. O., Gilead Sta.; was born in. Brooke Co., Va., Nov. 8, 1825, and lived there eighteen years, receiving but a limited education in the subscription schools of that period. In 1843, they came West, to Ohio, and settled on a farm two and a half miles south of Mt. Gilead; they came by wagons, one a four and one a two-horse team; on the route, near Rockford, the larger team became frightened and ran away, going a mile and a half; the wagon contained household goods, on top of which sat the two daughters; it was upset, but, save a sprained wrist and some delay, no damage was done, and they finished the trip, and settled on the farm.  E. A. lived at home until 1852; May 13, of that year, he married Miss Matilda Coe, who was born in this county; they have no children; they raised Mr. Geo. O. Coe, and their niece, Sarah E. Blaney.  Mr. Goorley now resides on his farm, located about two miles from Gilead Station; he has held offices connected with the school and roads, also that of Township Trustee and Assessor; his parents, Wm. and Nancy (Archer) Goorley were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia; they have ten children, seven of them boys; all are living and except one, away in Missouri; all were with their father during the last days of his life.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 535
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Harmony Twp. -
ISRAEL GORDON, farmer; P. O., Chesterville; this well-to-do farmer was born Sept. 10, 1818, in Greene Co., Pa.; his father, George, was born in Maryland, and his mother Nellie (White) Gordon, born in the same state; the father died Aug. 10, 1830, and the mother in 1850; they had eleven children that grew up -- William, John, James, Israel, George, Basil, Isaac B., Mary, Rachel, Sarah and Ellen; Israel attended school in the old pioneer school house until the age of 14, at which time he came to Ohio, settling in Perry Co., and engaged in farming at $6.25 per month, for eight months, amounting to $50; this he invested in forty acres of land in Saltlick Tp., in said county; in one year this industrious boy had increased his means, and added ten acres more; he soon afterward sold this and bought eighty acres; Feb. 13, 1843, he celebrated a happy wedding with Susan, a daughter of Andrew and Margaret (McCollum) Irvin; her father was a native of Rockingham Co., and her mother of Washington Co., this State, and she had fourteen children, nine of whom survive -- William, Alexander, Harriet, Susan, Jackson, Robert, Frank, Thomas, and John; her father died in 1853, and her mother in 1846; the former was a Baptist and the latter a Methodist. Mr. Gordon and his bride settled in Perry Co., in a log cabin, and had for a bedstead, poles fastened to the walls; they journeyed along and every moment was used to the best advantage, and they began at once to increase their little means, and within four years he sold his eighty acres, and bought 400 acres in Saltlick Tp., on which they labored for twenty-six years, and then sold the same to William Maholm, and bought 246 acres, where he now lives -- of Jeremiah Smith -- who was the first settler; on this farm stand two large willows, which sprang from two walking canes stuck there by Smith about 1820; Mr. Gordon has still continued to increase his means, and has now 516 acres of finely improved land, on which he deals in fine hogs, sheep, cattle, and horses; he and his wife inherited together $248.38; their children were --Andrew J. married Rachel A. Lerow; George W. married Minerva McDonnell; Margaret married James Turner; Thomas; Samuel married May Evans; Charles W.; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and also of the Methodist Church, to which his wife also belongs; he votes the Republican ticket, and has represented that party in county conventions; encourages all modern improvements.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 706-707
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Franklin Twp. –
DENTON GRAHAM, farmer; P. O. Pulaskiville. He is the youngest child in a family of ten, and was born March 30, 1844, in Congress Tp., of this county. His father, Samuel Graham, a native of Bedford Co., Penn., in early life united his fortunes with Sarah Brewer, of the same State. In 1819 the family drove through from Pennsylvania in a one-horse wagon to the little log cabin built by the father, who had preceded the family and entered a quarter section of land in the woods of Congress Tp. He died Aug. 18, 1855; and Sarah Graham, the wife, died July 30, 1870. He cleared up a farm, and leaves a family of ten children, eight of whom are living -- Oliver, Mary, Drusilla, Morgan, Levi, Benton, James and Denton; Charlotte and Rachel are dead. Denton lived in his father’s family, and attended the rude school houses of the early days, during a short term in winter, where little was taught, and that, poorly. At 18 he began working by the month, which he continued for seven years.  Aug. 19, 1869, he married Amy A. Gale (See sketch of Frederick Gale), by whom he has been blessed with two children – Judd was born Oct. 31, 1870; Stella was born Dec. 8, 1878.  Mr. Graham has been a successful farmer and stock-raiser, acquiring a handsome property of eighty acres by his own labor and management, with the exception of $800 from his father's estate. He early identified himself with the Grange interest in Franklin, Grange, No. 466, where he with others are laboring to exalt the calling of the farmer to a position that its importance demands.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 782
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Franklin Twp. –
RICHARD HOLLY GRAHAM, merchant; Pulaskiville; the youngest son of Joseph and Margaret (Mann) Graham; was born Nov. 7, 1840, in this township. His parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and drove from Bedford Co. of that State in a one-horse wagon to the wilderness of Ohio, in about 1822. His father entered the quarter section where Valentine Mann lives -- all in woods then. He put up a cabin in which a quilt served as a door for some time to keep out the wolves, then so thick in the woods that they made night hideous. The family was poor, and in place of the elegant furniture of to-day, they thankfully ate their corn bread and venison on rough boards laid on pins driven in the walls. The family remained on the place first settled some time, and moved to the place where William Van Buskirk lives, where they lived until 1864, emigrating to Franklin Co., Ind. They lived there only two years, when Richard’s mother died, and he and his father returned to Ohio, and together purchased ninety-three acres of land in Perry Tp., of this county. This they farmed in partnership until 1873, when they sold out, and the father found a home with his daughter, Elizabeth Mettler, where he died Oct. 8, 1877. He was a self-made, self-educated man. They had ten children, two of whom died in youth -- Abner, and infant, John, Elizabeth, Rachel, Isaac, Martin, Wesley, Mary, and Richard H.; R. H. Graham, or “Holl,” as he is usually called, lived at home until the death of his mother. He then engaged in farming here until 1873. Then he traveled during the winter and spring, and followed threshing during the summer and fall for the next three years. In 1876 he purchased a stock of goods of Milton Hart, and has since been merchant and postmaster at Pulaskiville. In April, 1880, he removed to the present commodious room beneath the Grange Hall, where he keeps constantly on hand a full stock of dry goods, hats and caps, boots and shoes, glassware, and in short everything needed by a farming community, at prices as favorable as can be found elsewhere. He was married April 11, 1880, to Cecelia Pittman, a daughter of Abednego and Affa (Slaugh) Pittman.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 781-782
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Westfield Twp. –
SOLON GRANGER, farmer and stock dealer; P. O. Westfield.  Among the younger class of citizens, who are rapidly coming to the front, none are more prominent than Mr. Granger.  He is the son of Dr. George and Adah Granger, whose biographies appear more fully elsewhere, and was born March 10, 1851.  At the time of his father’s death, which occurred when Solon was 9 years of age, he was attending school at Mt. Gilead, Ohio, where his father was performing the duties of County Treasurer.  He returned then to Westfield, and after spending a few years in the village school, and nearly a year in college, at Delaware, he went to Lebanon, O., where he completed a business course and received a diploma.  At the age of 20, he took charge of the home farm of 216 acres, forty-seven of which belonged to him; to the latter he has added forty-seven acres additional, thirty five of which he has cleared and improved.  He married Miss Ethlinda Durkee, Nov. 16, 1873., who was a native of this township.  From this union there are two children -- George A., born Jan. 2, 1875; and Emma, born May 14, 1879.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 640
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Westfield Twp. –
WILBERT GRANGER, farmer; P. O., Westfield; was born June 21, 1845, in what is now Westfield Tp., but then a part of Oxford; he is the son of Dr. George and Mary (Bishop) Granger.  His father’s history is noted elsewhere, and his mother’s family were among the first settlers; he received a good common school education, and in 1863 enlisted in the 6th Independent Battalion of Cavalry, serving one year.  Before his time of service expired he again enlisted in the 13th Ohio Cavalry, and served three years.  He took part in the battles of White House Landing, the Explosion of the Mine, at Petersburg, the battles of Weldon Rail Road, Pegram Farm and Dinwiddie, C. H.  During the last named engagement his regiment dismounted; was posted in a wood endeavoring to hold the line, when he was struck in the shoulder by a Minie ball and severely wounded, from the effects of which he still suffers.  In March, 1867, he married Miss Mary A., daughter of Benjamin and Abigail (Washburne) Olds.  Mrs. Granger was born in this township, in 1844, and her people are among the very first settlers of the township.  There have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Granger three children -- Viola O., Audrie Jane and Walter O.  Mr. Granger has a nice farm of forty-five acres, in the outskirts of the village, and his residence is one of the old landmarks.  Mr. Granger was a good soldier in the field, and is a good citizen at home.  He is in politics a Republican.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 640
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Perry Twp. –
ENOS GREEN, retired farmer and merchant; P. O., Levering, Waterford; is the third son of a well known and highly respected family – the children of Elder Benjamin Green.  He was born on the old homestead where William Addlesperger lives, June 14, 1826.  He went through the woods to the Rinehart district, a mile and three-quarters distant.  Lawrence VanBuskirk, a Pennsylvanian, was his first teacher in the old log school house.  As soon as he grew up he rode the horses to thresh, and cleared with the men in the woods, living at home until twenty-three.  He united in marriage with Rachel Clark May 15, 1849.  She is a daughter of William and Abigail (Owen) Clark, born July 7, 1829, in Knox, Co., O.  Her parents were from Vermont, and the Owen family came very early and settled in Middleburg Tp.  William Clark came some time later, an orphan.  They raised two daughters, Rachel and Ruth, now Mrs. William Penn, of Waterford.  After marriage our subject farmed on William Clark’s place some eighteen months, when he moved on forty acres, where his residence stands, on which at that time two acres were cleared, and a small cabin.  By his energy and toil Mr. Green has been eminently successful in business.  He now owns two hundred acres of fine farming lands, of which he cleared a large portion and erected handsome and substantial buildings.  Rachel Green bore him three sons -- William R., George O. and Levi C., who all died in youth.  His wife Rachel departed this life, Jan. 1, 1855.  He married Margaret Merwin March 22, 1857.  She is a daughter of John and Amelia (Campbell) Merwin, born September, 1835, in Pennsylvania.  The Merwin family came to this county in 1839, where they have since lived, raising a family of eight children, as follows -- Jacob, a farmer in Illinois; Elizabeth, widow of Ira Dewitt, of Gilead Tp.; William, farmer in Congress Tp.; Julia A., now Mrs. James Muncie, of Iowa City; Rebecca, now Mrs. Peter Syphers, of Missouri; Peter, deceased; Norman, of Perry Tp.; Margaret, wife of subject.  Of the last marriage one son and two daughters are living; Norman D., born May 15, 1859; Sarah J., born Oct. 29, 1862, married John Hough of Knox Co., Feb. 26, 1880; Ada, born Oct. 25, 1869.  Two died when young.  Mr. Green formed a partnership with F. V. Gwen, of Waterford, for the transaction of a general merchandise and produce business at that place, under the firm name of Green and Owen.  This partnership was formed in Sept., 1879, and the high social standing of these gentlemen, together with an extended acquaintance, has brought the new firm an extensive trade.  Mr. F. V. Owen is a nephew of Mr. Green, and a graduate of the Ohio Central Normal School.  He was formerly principal of the Schools at Waterford, and is now Postmaster and Justice of the Peace.  The firm carry a large stock of dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots and shoes, and everything needed by a farming community, and are doing a prosperous business, on the principle of large sales and small profits.  Mr. Green moved his family to Waterford April, 1880.  He is a Democrat of the old-fashioned type, and was Trustee of his township for six years.  He united with the Harmony Regular Baptist Church some twelve years ago, under the administration of Elder L. B. Sherwood.  He stands as the representative of a worthy family, which may point with pride to its examples of a sturdy, self-reliant Christian manhood.  Elder Benjamin Green, the father of Enos, was born in Baltimore Co., Md., June 15, 1778.  In his youth he learned the tailor’s trade, and worked for some time to the city of Baltimore.  He united with the Regular Baptists, in early life, and began preaching when about thirty years of age.  He traveled among the churches in the East quite extensively.  Some of his preaching tours even extended to the brethren beyond the mountains.  He came, with wife and two children, in the fall of 1817, and settled in Perry Tp.  He entered one hundred and sixty acres of government land, which cost $200, and purchased eighty acres of Henry Sams, which had a cabin and small improvements, which cost him $800.  Here he worked at his trade most of his time, employing men to clear his land.  Custom came from Mt. Vernon and other distant points.  He engaged here in the regular work of the ministry, and during life had the pastoral care of four churches in this State -- Salem, Mohican, Harmony and Wayne churches.  He wedded Charon Caples, of Maryland, and five sons and four daughters were born to them, as follows -- Isabel, widow of Abram Ackerman; Robert, deceased, leaves two children; Susan, now Mrs. Jacob Burkebile (see sketch); Joseph, farmer, of this township; Alice Ann, now deceased, was wife of William Addlesperger (see his biography); Enos, subject of this sketch; Jephtha, now farmer and stock-raiser, at Yamhill Co., Oregon; Elizabeth, was wife of the late Gilbert Owen, and is now wife of Benjamin Spitler, a merchant at Bloomville, O.; Joshua, farmer and blacksmith, at Bourbon Co., Kan.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 808-809
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Cardington Twp. –
HENRY S. GREEN, M. D.; Cardington; is a son of Aaron S. and Nancy (Berry) Green, and was born in the village of Norton, Delaware, Co., O., Feb. 25, 1842. The father when a young man came from Pa., his native State, to Marion Co., O., where he was married to Miss Berry, who was the mother of his two sons, Henry S. and James H. The latter is a resident of Galion, Ohio, and Cashier of The Citizens’ National Bank of that place. The mother’s people -- the Berrys, were among the first settlers of Marion Co. In 1852 the Greens moved to Cardington where they have since resided. Here Henry S. spent his youth attending school and clerking in the stores of the place. He was for some time assistant postmaster of Cardington. When 19 years of age he went to Cleveland, where one year was passed in a drug store, when he enlisted in Co. C. 96th O. V. I.  Soon after his enlistment he was promoted to the position of hospital steward, where he remained until the close of the war; not long after his return home he began the study of medicine. He graduated from the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati in 1869. Ile was united in marriage with Mary, adopted daughter of David Martin, Esq., of Cardington, May 10, 1871. There are two children from this union -- Lonora, born Aug. 24, 1872; and Adna S., Mch. 19, 1879. Dr. Green was the first Junior Warden of Cardington Lodge A. F. &. A. M., and has held the honorable position of Master of the Lodge for about eight years. He has been President and Secretary of the Morrow Co. Medical Association, and is a member of the State Medical Society. Dr. Green possesses those characteristics of industry, perseverance and honesty of purpose which lead to success, and has used well the powers given him, and enjoys the respect and confidence of the entire community.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 571-572
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Harmony Twp. -
HUGH GREEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; is a son of William and Elizabeth (Morris) Green. His father was born Jan. 15, 1789, and died Sept. 8, 1855, and his mother was born Oct. 11, 1792, and died Nov. 7, 1861. The father came to Licking Co. when 15 years old, and the mother came the same year. They had John, Sarah, Wesley, Daniel, Hugh, Mary, Nancy and Morris. His parents were Methodists. The subject was born April 24, 1820, in Knox Co.; he early engaged in clearing, and has during life cleared about 200 acres; he was married Nov. 12, 1840, to Lucinda, a daughter of Stephen and Jane Ulery; by her he has Mary A., Norman H., Elizabeth, Nancy E., Joseph A., Harriet, Franklin E. and Lafayette. They remained in Knox Co. until 1844, when they came to the present farm of 100 acres, buying the same of Baldwin Johnson; he has in all 130 acres of well-improved land -- the fruit of their own labors; he takes great interest in any enterprise belonging to the township; he paid a portion of the township draft. His son, Norman, was in Co. F, 136th O. N. G. He has always been a temperance man, is an active Republican, is active and hearty, and 60 years of age; he is dealing in fine sheep, in which he is successful.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 707
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Chester Twp. –
WILLIAM GREEN, farmer; P. O. Chesterville; was born August 20, 1824, in Washington Co., Pa.; his father, Isaac, was born November 20, 1793, in New Jersey, and afterward moved to Washington Co., Pa.; he was married in 1822 to Letice Miller. They moved to Ohio in 1829, and settled where they now live, and made their home by the side of an old log until they could erect a log cabin, which was afterward used for a school house. Isaac was a potter while in Pennsylvania, and in this county served as assessor and trustee; both of these old pioneers are living, and have had nine children -- William, Joseph M., David, Caroline, John, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Isaac. Sarah and David were Presbyterian missionaries to China for 10 years. The old couple now have a pleasant home. William attended school in a log meeting house, and participated in the duties of the farm life with his father; he was married January 22, 1849, to Anna, daughter of Fleming and Sarah J. (Barney) Higbie; her parents were born in the State of New York, and came to Zanesville, afterward to Mt. Vernon, and to what is now Morrow Co., in 1843, or 1844; the father died in 1855, and the mother in 1871; they had the following children that grew up -- Mary, Keziah, John L., Calvin, Ann, Elizabeth, Haverland.  Mrs. Green was born in 1826; they began housekeeping with her parents for a short time, and then came to the present farm of 75 acres of well improved land; his father owns 125 acres of fine land adjoining, which the subject farms to some extent; he was trustee for eight years, and county infirmary director for seven years; he is a member of Chester Lodge No. 238, F. and A. M., in which he has held offices, as well as being an active member; he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, at Chesterville; their union gave them three children -- Mary E., married Walker Lanning; Adaline, deceased, David L.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 600
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Cardington Twp. –
ROSS GREENFIELD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Cardington; Mr. Greenfield was born Nov. 6, 1825, in Harrison Co., Ohio; his parents, Levi and Jane (Miller) Greenfield, were both natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married, and resided until 1810, when they removed to Harrison Co., Ohio, coming over the mountains in a one-horse wagon. They were frugal and industrious people, and by dint of hard work and economy, they soon had a little home for themselves and family. The father was a carpenter by trade, and was one of the most even-tempered men in all that region of country. He and wife held to the religious tenets of the followers of Wm. Penn. They were the parents of five sons and two daughters. The mother departed this life Feb. 1, 1845, followed by her husband Dec. 30, 1867. Ross was raised upon a farm, and received a common education. When 21 years of age, he began for himself by farming during the summer months, and during the fall and winter he would run threshing machines. He was united in marriage with Miss Thurza Cecil, Apr. 6, 1848; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, June 7, 1828; her parents John and Duannah (Long) Cecil, were natives of Maryland, and removed from that State to Miami Co., Ohio, where they remained a short time, when he moved to Belmont Co., where the remainder of their days were passed. They were the parents of four sons and three daughters. Mr. Ross Greenfield remained in Belmont Co. until 1864, when he came to Morrow Co., which he has since made his home. In his family were four children, three of whom are now living -- James T., Ada D. and Adoniram J. The one deceased was named Mary A.  He owns 113 acres of well improved land, which he has obtained by his own exertions. He is a Republican of the stalwart kind, and a consistent member of the M. E. Church. He at present holds the office of township’s trustee, and is one of Morrow Co.’s most respected citizens.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 572-573
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Chester Twp. –
DAVID GRIFFITH, farmer; P. O. Chesterville, is one of the industrious farmers of Morrow Co. Born July 7, 1818, in Wales. His father Thomas, and mother Mary, were born in Cardiganshire, South Wales, came to Welch Hills, Licking Co., about 1822, and remained there fourteen years, and then came to Harmony Tp., where the mother died in 1850, and the father in 1862. They had five children -- Catharine, Edward, David, Thomas, John, deceased in the 3d O. V. C.  David attended school some, and worked at home until 21 years old, when he began learning the carpenters’ trade with a man by the name of Belt, of Granville, with whom he continued three years, and then worked on his own responsibility for some time, and then moved to the present farm of fifty acres, and farmed in connection with his carpentering; the latter he quit in 1870. He was married in 1843 to Ann, daughter of Edmond and Esther James; by her he had six children -- Albert, clerk in Boston, Mass.; Gilman, farmer in Kansas; Marcus, switch engineer in Moberly, Mo.; Alice, married Marion Williams, in Iowa; Roy and Della. He has been justice of the peace six years, trustee four years, school director for many years; he is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and once of a temperance lodge. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he has held office. He enlisted in Co. A., 20th O.V. I., and served his country faithfully for nine months; he was in the siege of Vicksburg and some other battles. He votes the Republican ticket, and is an active member of the party, as well as an upright man. 
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 600
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Franklin Twp. –
JOSEPH GROVE, farmer; P. O., Pulaskiville; was born May 3, 1820, in Licking Co., Ohio, and is the fourth son of Samuel and Mary (Moyer) Grove, who came to Licking Co., Ohio, from Shenandoah Co., Virginia, in 1810. They had eleven children -- John, Anna, Isaac, Elizabeth, Samuel, Joseph, Rebecca, David, Henry, Harvey J., and Mary J., all of whom lived to be married and have families. His father was a manufacturer of ropes, and a farmer; he was a member of the Old School Baptist Church. Joseph began farming in October, 1840, with no capital save energy and good health; he followed this calling in Licking county until 1851, when he removed to the place where he now lives, where he first purchased 140 acres of land of William Linn, and afterwards 100 acres more of Elias Higgins; he has bequeathed a son and daughter 160 -- all of which is the fruit of his own industry and careful management; he had few advantages for education in early life, but has since been a constant reader, not only of books, but of men and events. Mr. Grove was married to Rachel Ewers, Feb. 29, 1844; they had two sons and two daughters -- Mary J., Jacob, Milton and Armindia V.; Jacob is deceased, and the others are married; Mrs. Grove died Feb. 2, 1859; she was a devoted member of the New School Baptist Church.  Mr. Grove married a second wife -- Lucinda Blair -- Jan. 25, 1866; she was a daughter of William and Mary (Cook) Blair (a full history of whom will be found in the sketch of John Blair); she was born March 22, 1821, in what is now Franklin Tp.; she is a member of the Disciple Church. He has taken a deep interest in the improvement of stock, first beginning the breeding of cattle with a herd of Devonshires, and later in the Shorthorns, of which he has at present a fine herd of nine animals. The writer saw one cow of this herd, which in all essential points is a true representative of the stock, and a perfect animal; he has also a fine flock of 500 American Merinos.  He has held various township offices -- as Trustee, Director, etc.; voted the Democratic ticket until 1843, since then he has voted for principle rather than party.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 780-781
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Franklin Twp. –
MILTON GROVE farmer and stock-raiser; P. O., Pulaskiville; he is the son of Joseph and Rachel (Ewers) Grove; was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 30, 1848; he worked at home until twenty years old, receiving a good education in the meantime; he then came to the present place of 160 acres of fine farming land, which he now owns; on his fields you will see a fine flock of American Grade Merino sheep, and a high grade of the shorthorn cattle, which he is constantly improving; although a young man, he has held the office of Township Treasurer with credit to himself and satisfaction to all; he is a member of Chester Lodge, Number 156, F. A. M.; he married Lillias Craven March 11, 1874; she is a daughter of Leander and Lenora (Ewers) Craven; she was born March 17, 1855, in Knox Co., Ohio; her father was born in the “Old Dominion,” Dec. 17, 1818, and emigrated to Ohio in 1833; Leonora Ewers was born July 7, 1824, and came from Loudoun Co., Va., in 1840; they were married Dec. 1, 1842; after marriage they settled in Mt. Gilead, where they lived some time, then removed near Waterford, Ohio; subsequently they settled permanently on the present place, near Salem Church, Wayne Tp., Knox Co., Ohio. Four children have been born to them -- William Franklin Craven was born Aug. 13, 1844; died Sept. 25, 1861; Marcella Craven was born Aug. 19, 1847; married Elias Cooper January 4, 1870; Lillias Craven (see sketch); Linna F. Craven was born March 7, 1865.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, pp. 782-783
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Gilead Twp. –
JOHN J. GURLEY, lawyer; Mt. Gilead; is one of the oldest members of the Morrow Co. Bar, who came to Mt. Gilead in 1850; he continued the practice of law here ever since, save when the partiality of fellow citizens have called him to occupy public offices. He was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. Aug. 6, 1819; is the son of John S. and Nancy (Spink) Gurley.  He comes of good New England stock, his mother being a native of Rhode Island, and his father of Connecticut. His mother lived to the rare old age of 88 years, passing away at St. Lawrence County, in the present year. Mr. Gurley spent his minority upon the farm where he was born, when, possessed with a desire for the practice of law, he entered upon the preparation of his chosen profession. After reading law some two years, he came to Ohio, and in the year 1843 entered the office of Corey and Ramsey, attorneys-at-law, at McConnelsville, in Morgan Co. He was admitted to the Bar in 1844, at Bucyrus, and continued with this firm some four years longer, when he went to Ashland, O., where he opened an office for the practice of his profession. Here he remained, however, only about two years, when he came to the newly-formed county of Morrow, and opened another office at Mt. Gilead, in 1850. Three years later he was elected to the Legislature, a position which his love for his profession led him to resign to accept the position of Probate Judge in 1854, when he served the people for three years with great acceptance. In 1873, he was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention, an honor he prizes more than any other that he has received from the public. In 1874, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney, when his abilities as a lawyer were fully recognized and appreciated. Mr. Gurley is a Democrat, but brings to this subject, as to all others, a candid consideration, unbiased by party passion or the hope of personal preferment. He is an earnest, conscientious worker for the principles of the cause which he has espoused and alike commands the respect of his political friends and foes. He was married in 1850 to Miss A. C. Armentrout, of Ohio, a union that has been blessed by the birth of two children.
Source: History of Morrow County and Ohio – Chicago: O. L. Baskin, 1880, p. 533
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