BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
HISTORY OF PICKAWAY CO., OHIO
and Representative Citizens
Edited and Compiled by
Hon. Aaron R. Van Cleaf
Circleville, Ohio
Publ. 1906
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CHARLTON A. VALENTINE,
who resides upon a farm of 81 acres situated in section
5, Circleville township, was born in Frederick County,
Maryland, Feb. 14, 1847, and is a son of Henry and
Sarah (Eccard) Valentine and a grandson of Henry
Valentine, who was a prominent farmer in Frederick
County, Maryland.
Henry Valentine and his wife, both of whom were
natives of Frederick County, Maryland, came to Pickaway
County in 1851, at which time their son, Charlton A.
Valentine , was but four years old, and settled on a
farm eat of Circleville where Henry Valentine
devoted his time to agricultural pursuits until the time
of his death in 1857. His widow survived him many
years, dying in 1895.
Since his 10th year, Charlton A. Valentine has
lived in Circleville township with the exception of two
years spent in farming in Tennessee. For a
considerable period Mr. Valentine was a breeder
of thoroughbred horses, but now devotes his whole time
exclusively to farming. He was at one time in
interested in selling farm implement through the
country. He was married in 1876 to Sallie
Morrow, a daughter of Robert and Mary Morrow,
both well-known citizens of Pickaway County.
Mr. Morrow diedin 1884 and his wife died in April,
1904. Mr. and Mrs. Valentine were married
in the same house which they now occupy. They have
had three children as follows: Ella and
Robert, ho live at home; and Alice, who died
in her ninth month. Mr. Valentine is a
member of the Foresters and is a Democrat in politics.
Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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EDWARD VALENTINE,
one of the best known citizens of Pickaway County,
prominently connected with stock interests and known all
over as owner of the noted horse, "Maggie V.," resides
on what is known as the "Maggie V. Stock Farm," which is
a tract of 180 acres, situated in section 20,
Circleville township. Mr. Valentine belongs to
one of the old families of the county and was born at
Circleville, Ohio, Apr. 12, 1861, being a son of
Israel and Catherine (Stout) Valentine.
The Valentine
family is of German extraction and the grandparents
of Mr. Valentine were the founders of the family
in Ohio, coming here from Baltimore, Maryland. As
early as 1800 the grandfather, John Valentine,
traveled over a large part of the State on horseback and
finally selected a tract in Circleville township,
Pickaway County, which he purchased from his
father-in-law, Jacob Zeiger, a still earlier
settler.
Israel Valentine, son of John and father
of Edward, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio,
Jan. 26, 1819. He remained at home with his father
until the age of 22 years and then started out for
himself, purchasing 83 acres in Circleville township.
In 1841 he married Caroline Stout, a daughter of
John Stout, of Pennsylvania. Later Mr.
Valentine added 86 acres and still later bought the
old Stout farm of 200 acres in Washington
township. Other property that he subsequently
bought consisted of the Market farm of 105 acres, in
Circleville township; the old Zearing farm of 80
acres, in Fairfield County and the old Tobey farm
of 200 acres, in Washington township. At one time
he owned 760 acres of valuable land, the greater part of
it being subsequently give to his sons. Israel
Valentine died in November, 1903, his wife having
passed away in 1887. The had reared a family of 11
children, viz.: William, Lydia A., Lizzie, John,
George, James, Mary, Emanuel, Sarah E., and
Edward and Israel S. (twins).
Edward Valentine was reared in Circleville
township and attended the local school. He has
always made his home in this locality. In addition
to his homestead he owns a farm of 103 acres in
Washington township, which is occupied by a tenant.
The Circleville township farm is owned jointly by
himself and wife. In association with his twin
brother, Israel S. Valentine, our subject has
been identified with the breeding of race horses for
some years. At the present time they own a string
of 10 head, among them being the beautiful mare, "Maggie
V.," which has a record of 2:12½.
This valuable mare is well known and appreciated in
racing circles and when it took the prize of $2,000 at
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, taking the second heat in 2:12½
and also winning the third and fourth heats, beating the
great race horse, "Klondike," for the first time in the
latter's racing life, immense sums were offered the
Valentine Brothers for the little beauty. They
value it too highly, however, to be induced to part with
it and there is every expectation that "Maggie V." will
lower her already remarkable record.
On Oct. 28, 1886, Mr. Valentine was married to
Maggie D. Walters, who is a daughter of John
J. and Mary (Dresbach) Walters They have one
son, John Walters, who was born Aug. 24, 1887.
Mr. Valentine is a member of the township School
Board. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias.
Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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ISRAEL S.
VALENTINE, a prominent farmer and
stock-raiser of Pickaway County, residing in
Circleville, was born in the First Ward of Circleville
on Apr. 12, 1861, and is a son of Isael Valentine,
Sr., who was also a native of Circleville township.
Israel Valentine was a well-known agriculturist
of the county, engaged extensively in farming and
stock-raising. His death occurred in November,
1903.
Israel S. Valentine
was reared and educated in
Circleville, where he made his home until his marriage,
after which he moved to Washington township, where for
the following seven or eight years he was engaged in
farming and stock-raising on an extensive scale.
He then moved to Circleville township and continued in
the same business until 1904, when he took up his
residence in the city. He still looks after his
farming interests in Pickaway township, on the famous
Pickaway Plains, where he has a farm of 200 acres.
During the last few years of his active participation in
farm work, he bred several very fine track horses.
In recent years, in association with his twin brother,
Edward Valentine, he has marked several
horses, among which were such splendid trotters as
Sir Liss and Maggie V. ___ the former
having a record of 2:30 and a trial mark of 2:18¼,
and the latter, a record of 2:12½.
In 1887 Mr. Valentine was married to
Mazie Walters, a daughter of John
Walters, who was one of the leading farmers of
Pickaway County. They have one son, Samuel
Paul, who is attending school. Mr.
Valentine is a member of the Lutheran Church, being
also one of its officers.
Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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SOLOMON
S. VALENTINE, a representative
agriculturist of Pickaway township, where he has long
been a leading citizen, is a member of the well-known
stock firm of Schleyer & Valentine, which
operates a stock farm of 280 acres in the eastern
portion of this township. Mr. Valentine was
born July 12, 1843, in Fairfield County, Ohio, and is a
son of Jacob and Mary (Stepelton) Valentine.
The father of Mr.
Valentine was born in Pennsylvania and the mother in
Fairfield County, Ohio. The latter died when her
son, Solomon S. Valentine, was but three
years old and he was reared in the home of a relative,
in Fairfield County, until the age of 17 years. He
then went to Henry County, where shortly afterward, in
the spring of 1861, he enlisted for service in the Civil
War, entering Company F, 14th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf.
During his first enlistment, which covered four months,
the young soldier saw much hard service as he
participated in the battles of Philippi, Carrick's Ford,
Bull Run and Cedar Creek. Honorably discharged he
re-enlisted in 1862, entering Company C, 88th Reg., Ohio
Vet. Vol. Inf., and remained at the post of duty until
the close of the war. His whole term of service
covered three years, a part of it being passed on guard
duty at Columbus. He received a second honorable
discharge and is now an honored veteran of that
never-to-be forgotten period.
Mr. Valentine returned to Fairfield
County after his army service was over, and several
years later came to Pickaway County, where he has been a
resident ever since. For some 18 years Mr.
Valentine farmed a part of the Ruggles
farm, in Pickaway township, but since 1901 he has
been in partnership with Gustavus H. Schleyer,
who owns the stock farm mentioned and is the well-known
cashier of the Second National Bank of Circleville.
The business is mainly the raising of colts, Shorthorn
cattle and hogs, the last named being a feature, but
large agricultural operations are also engaged in.
In 1869 Mr. Valentine was married to
Mary Moyer, who was born in Fairfield County,
Ohio, and they have these children: Pearl M.,
wife of Reuben Hall; Harley G.; Arthur,
of Pickaway township; Mrs. Mary Fleming,
of Salt Creek township; and Ollie and Roy,
of Pickaway township.
Mr. Valentine belongs to the Grand Army
of the Republic post at Kingston and also to the Odd
Fellows lodge at Tarlton. He is a member of the
Lutheran Church. He may be justly named a
self-made man. From infancy motherless, when but a
lad exposed to the dangers and temptations of army life,
with only limited educational opportunities, all he has
he earned for himself. To-day he stands as an
honorable business man in his community and enjoys the
respect and confidence of his fellow citizens in
general.
Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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HON. AARON R. VAN CLEAF Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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ESTHER A. VAN RIPER, M. D. Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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ROBERT A. VANDERVORT Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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JAMES INSKEEP VAUSE Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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JOHN D. VAUSE Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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JOSEPH WRIGHT VAUSE Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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NATHAN PERRILL VAUSE Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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L. C. VERNIN, M. D. Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio and
Representative Citizens, Edited and Compiled by Hon.
Aaron R. Van Cleaf. Circleville, Ohio - Publ. 1906 -
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