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BIOGRAPHIES
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Biographical Record of Fairfield & Perry Counties, Ohio
- Illustrated -
New York and Chicago
The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1902
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SAMUEL REAM is well
known throughout Perry county as a farmer, stock dealer and
banker and his business interests have been of marked
benefit to the community, his activity not only contributing
to his individual success but also proving an active factor
in the development of the city. Throughout his entire
career he has been known for his sterling rectitude of
character and his unquestioned integrity. He was born
in 1829, in Clayton township, and is a son of William and
Eliza (McClure) Ream is paternal grandfather,
Samuel Ream, became one of the pioneer settles of Perry
county, arriving here in 1801 in company with two brothers
who removed from Reamstown, Pennsylvania. He married
Rachel King, a sister of the late Judge Thomas
King, the first reprehensive of Perry County in the Ohio
state legislature. Among their children were
William Ream, the father of our subject: Andrew,
David; and S. K. Ream. The last named married
Maria Ritchey, a daughter of Hon. Thomas
Ritchey, a member of congress. William Ream,
the father of our subject, was united in marriage to
Eliza McClure, a daughter of James McClure of Delaware
county, Ohio, and a sister of Dr. William McClure,
who died in Somerset in 1832. David Ream served
as county commissioner at hoe time, being elected on the
Republican ticket, although the county was strongly
Democratic. The children of the parents of our subject
were: David, who is a resident farmer of
Reading township; William M., a resident of Topeka,
Kansas; John E., who is also living in Reading
township; and Samuel.
Samuel Ream whose name introduces this review, was
reared upon the old family homestead in Perry county, and
during his entire life he has been connected with
agricultural pursuits. He has also been engaged in
stock-raising and he owns several farms with cattle and
sheep. He has been a general abreeder, being
especially active along that line while living upon his farm
in Reading township. In 1874 he removed to Somerset
and erected the finest residence in the town. He then
turned his attention to the milling business, which he
followed in connection with Noah Karr for about four
years. Other business interests which he has in
Somerset closely connect him with commercial and banking
interests. Since 1891 he has been the present of the
Somerset Bank, and under the guidance of Mr. Ream and
his son, who is acting as cashier, this bank has become one
of the leading banking institutions in the county.
In 1859 Mr. Ream was united in marriage to
Miss Sarah E. Brown, a daughter of the late Judge
William M. Brown, of Perry county. On the maternal
side is a granddaughter of Thomas McNaughton, of
Fairfield county, Ohio, who filled the offices of justice of
the peace and county commissioner. William Brown,
the paternal gradfather, married Sarah McNaughton.
They emigrated from Ireland to the new world. The
children of this marriage were William; David; Robert,
who is well remembered in Perry county; Sallie;
Elizabeth; and Margaret. Sallie is
the wife of Abram Yost and Elizabeth is the
wife of John Yost, both residing in Perry county.
William Brown, the father of Judge William Brown,
was married in Pennsylvania to Sarah M. Leer, whose
father was one of the heroes who fought at Bunker Hill.
In 1835 the Brown family removed from Pennsylvania to
Thorn township, Perry county. Judge Brown
filled the office of probate judge of Perry county from 1849
until 1853. He was one of the prominent and
influential citizens of the community and his death occurred
near Somerset. His brother Robert was a teacher
for many years and also served as county auditor.
In 1881 Mr. Ream was called upon to mourn the
loss of his wife, who died in that year, leaving two
children, Owen B. and Luke S., who died in 1887.
Mrs. Ream was universally esteemed, for she was a
lady possessing many excellent traits of character.
The elder son, Owen B., is now cashier of the
Somerset Bank. He was born, reared and educated in
Perry county, and married Miss Anna Law, of this
county, a daughter of Samuel Law and a granddaughter
of Colonel John Law, of Reading township. They
now have one child, Stella. O. B. Ream
established a drug business in Somerset in 1882 and is still
connected with that enterprise. He is a very prominent
Mason, having become a member of the lodge, chapter and
commandery, while in the Scottish Rite he has attained the
thirty-second degree and is also a member of the Mystic
Shrine. In 1887 Mr. Ream, the subject of this
review, was again married, his second union being with
Miss Flora Mohler, a daughter of O. T. and Jane
(Huston) Mohler of Somerset. Samuel Ream is
one of the old residents of the county and well may be
classed among the honored pioneers By perseverance,
determination and honorable effort he has overcome the
obstacles which barred his path to success and reached the
goal of prosperity. His life has been one of
continuous activity, in which has been accorded due
recognition of labor, so that to-day he is numbered among
the substantial citizens of the community. He is a man
of genuine worth and throughout a long and useful career has
enjoyed in a high measure the respect of his fellow
townsmen. Such men as Mr. Ream may well be
termed representative citizens.
Source: A Biographical Record
of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Ohio - Publ. New York and
Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co - 1902 ~ Page 407 |
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ELIAS ROUSCULP, a well known
resident of Reading township. Perry county, was born in this
county on the 24th of July, 1833, in Hopewell township, and is
a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Brocious) Rousculp.
The father was born in Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, as
was his wife, and there they remained until after their
marriage. Both were of German lineage. The grandfather of our
subject loyally served his country in the war of 1812. In the
year 1815 Jacob Rousculp emigrated westward and
took up his abode in Hopewell township, Perry county, where he
followed farming throughout his remaining days. He was quite
successful in all his work in this direction and as the years
passed his labors brought to him creditable success. He was
well liked by all who knew him, for he possessed many sterling
traits of character. Both he and his wife have now passed
away, their remains having been interred in the St. Paul
cemetery, in Hopewell township. They held membership in the
Lutheran church and were consistent members of the same and
good Christian people. Mr. Rousculp served as a
deacon and elder in his church for a number of years. In his
political views he was a Whig.
Unto him and his wife were born twelve children, six
sons and six daughters. Margaret became the wife of
Daniel Ridenour, both of whom are now deceased.
Mary is the wife of William Stalter, both of
whom are now living in Hopewell township. Anna died in
childhood. Levi resides in Allen county, Ohio. Elias
is the fifth in order of birth. Martha is the deceased
wife of Samuel Lentz. Noah died at home
when serving as a member of the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Union army. William, now
deceased, was a member of the same regiment. Elizabeth
is the wife of Bernard Swinehart, a resident of
Hopewell township. Emma is the deceased wife of Aaron
Albert, and Malancthon has also passed away.
Elias Rousculp received
but limited educational privileges, attending the district
schools in Hopewell township through the winter months and
throughout the remainder of the year he assisted his father in
the work of the home farm. He lived at home with his father
until after the Civil war was inaugurated. In May, 1863,
prompted by a spirit of patriotism he enlisted at Somerset,
Ohio, as a member of Company G, One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out in September of the
same year at Zanesville. After his return from the war he
remained upon the old home farm; until 1866, when he was
married and established a home of his own.
In that year Mr. Rousculp was united in
marriage to Miss Martha Irene Church, a native of
Reading township and a daughter of David and Mary Church,
both of whom are now deceased. After their marriage our
subject and his wife removed to Pleasantville, Fairfield
county, where he remained until 1868. He then purchased his
present farm of one hundred and twenty-five acres in the
northern part of Reading township, Perry county, where he now
resides. Here he carries on general farming and stock-raising,
and his methods are practical and progressive, as is evidenced
by the excellent condition of his place. His well tilled
fields return to him a good income and as the years pass he is
maintaining a place among the substantial and respected
residents of his community.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rousculp has been
blessed with nine children: Ida became the wife of
Owen Ridenour, a resident of Hopewell township, and
they have four children, Carl A., Nellie
Florence, Edgar Ray and Martha
Grace. Mary is the wife of Elmer
Cotterman, of Hopewell township, and they have five sons,
Renan Guy, Homer Ray, Charles
Lester, William Roy and Miran
Oscar. William is living in Oregon. David, a
resident of Hopewell township, married Florence
Chalfant, and they have two children, Alfred
Chalfant and Helen Fern. The younger members
of the family are Albert, Emma, Ella and
Blanche, all at home. Oscar, who was the seventh
in order of birth, is deceased.
In his political views Mr. Rouscnlp has
long been an earnest Republican, having firm faith in the
principles and policy of the party. He and his family are
members of the Lutheran church and he is serving as one of the
elders of St. Paul's church in Somerset. He takes an active
interest in promoting the cause of Christianity and as a
citizen has co-operated in many movements for the general good
along the lines of progress and improvement. He has always
lived in Perry county, and that many of his stanchest friends
are numbered among those who have known him from boyhood is an
indication that his has been an honorable and upright career.
Source: A Biographical Record
of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Ohio - Publ. New York and
Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co - 1902 ~ Page 458 |
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