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BIOGRAPHIES
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County of Williams, Ohio.
Historical & Biographical
with An outline Sketch of the Northwest Territory, of the State, and
Miscellaneous Matters.
ILLUSTRATED
Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor - Charles Blanchard, Biographical
Editor
CHICAGO: F. A. BATTEY & CO., PUBLISHERS -
1882
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R. F. Lamson, M.D. |
Bridgewater
Twp. -
RICHARD F. LAMSON, M. D., was born near
Burlington, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1838, and was the eldest of three children of
Andrew and Clarinda (Hughes) Lamson. The father was born
near Burlington, Vt., and came to Licking County when about six years of
age. At the age of seventeen he began his trade of saddle and
harness maker, and lived at Utica and Etna until about 1855, when he
went to Norristown, Butler Co., and bought a farm. The mother was
a native of Licking County, and her grandfather, Elias Hughes,
was a noted scout during the Revolutionary war. Richard F.
lived with his parents till his fifteenth year, when he entered the Ohio
Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, but was compelled by ill-health
to retire without graduating within six months of commencement.
About 1851, his health having been partially restored, he went to
butler, Ind., where he alternately taught school and studied medicine
under Dr. Madden. In 1859, he attended one course of
lectures at Cleveland Medical College, and, in 1861, went to Bryan and
commenced practice in partnership with Dr. Jump, and three years
later entered Cincinnati Medical College. In 1866, he began
practice in Bridgewater, and, in 1867, returned to Cincinnati and there
graduated; he now ranks as one of the best physicians in the county.
May , 1861, he married Elizabeth W. Wonzor, a native of Erie
County, Ohio, and daughter of Ramsforde and Elizabeth
Wonzor, the former a native of New York and the latter of South
Carolina. Mrs. Lamson is a graduate of Ann Arbor (Mich.)
University, and is a lady of unusual attainments. She has borne
her husband one daughter - Maud.
Source: County of Williams, Ohio, Historical & Biographical -
Illustrated - Publ. Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor - Charles
Blanchard, Biographical Editor - Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers
- 1882 - Page 792 |
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JACOB LANE
was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Feb. 13, 1832. His parents,
James and Nancy Lane, were natives of Westmoreland County, Penn.,
where they married, moving in 1829, to Tuscarawas County, where
they remained until 1859, when they came to Centre Township, Williams
County, where the death of James Lane occurred Mar. 4, 1875.
Mrs. Lane's death occurred the year following in February, while
with her daughter in Defiance County. their family consisted of
nine children, six surviving. Jacob Lane came with his
parents to Williams County, where he married, Feb. 17, 1856, Miss
Karen Horton. Here he purchased a saw-mill, conducting the
business at Williams Centre until Aug. 6, 1861, when he responded to his
country's call and enlisted in Company A, Thirty-eighth Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, serving through the entire war. He returned home July
12, 1865, and purchased the farm which is his present home. The
second Mrs. Lane, to whom he was married Sept. 22, 1868, was
Miss Rebecca Ridenour, a native of Wayne county, where she was born
Dec. 7, 1842, and daughter of John and Susanna Ridenour.
The family consists of six children, three by each marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. lane are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr.
Lane has a fine farm of 205 acres in a high state of cultivation;
has met with success in his undertakings, and universally esteemed.
He is a member of the G. A. R.
Source: County of Williams, Ohio, Historical & Biographical -
Illustrated - Publ. Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor - Charles
Blanchard, Biographical Editor - Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers
- 1882 - Page 775 |
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Springfield
Twp. -
EDWIN A. LANGLEY was born Apr. 17, 1843, in
Coshocton Co., Ohio, and is one of six born to Moses B. and Martha B.
(Chilo) Langley. Moses B. Langley moved with his family and
bought a farm in Coshocton County, residing there until his death on
Feb. 14, 1855. Mrs. Langley is living with her son Edwin;
she is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Edwin A.
Langley labored on the farm until fifteen years of age. When
eighteen years old, he commenced the blacksmith trade. In 1864, he
enlisted in the Eightieth Ohio Regiment, and served until mustered out
in 1865; a portion of this time he was regimental blacksmith. In
October, 1865, he came to Springfield Township, and purchased the eighty
acres on which he now resides. He was married, October, 1865, to
Clarissa Leavitt. Mr. and Mrs. Langley have had four
children, three of whom are living - Zine E., Milo E. and Edna
M. Mr. Langley is a leading farmer of Springfield Township.
Mr. Langley's father was a native of Merrimack County, and his
mother of Cheshire County, N. H. Mrs. Langley's parents,
Gideon and Mary (Sickles) Leavitt, were natives respectively of Coos
County, N. H., and Sussex County, N. J.
Source: County of Williams, Ohio, Historical & Biographical -
Illustrated - Publ. Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor - Charles
Blanchard, Biographical Editor - Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers
- 1882 - Page 725 |
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Jefferson Twp. -
DANIEL
LONG was born in Bedford County, Penn., June 13, 1812, and was
brought by his parents, John and Susan (Leedy) Long, of Knox
County, Ohio, in 1815. In that county his mother died July 14,
1849, and his father, June 25, 1855. In 1849, Daniel Long
came to Williams County and located in Jefferson Township, where he now
owns a highly cultivated farm of 165 acres, and a fine dwelling and
barn, together with other substantial improvements. Oct. 9, 1844,
he married Miss Mary Tuter in Knox County, and by her became the
father of twelve children, viz., Solomon, Melissa, Leah (who died
Aug. 29, 1849), Jesse, Catherine, Sally, Simeon, David, Jacob T.,
Mary, Noah and Elma (who died Sep. 17, 1865). Mr.
Long has been quite an active member of the Democratic party, and
has served several years in the offices of School Director and
Supervisor of Roads. He is a member of the German Baptist Church,
and is one of the county's most worthy and influential citizens.
Source: County of Williams, Ohio, Historical & Biographical -
Illustrated - Publ. Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor - Charles
Blanchard, Biographical Editor - Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers
- 1882 - Page 758 |
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SIMEON S.
LOVEJOY is a native of the "Empire" State, and was born in Yates
County Jan. 27, 1841. His parents, David D. and Charity Lovejoy,
were also natives of New York, emigrating from there to Defiance County,
Ohio, in 1845, coming to Williams county in 1849, removing to Melbern in
1867, where he was employed by the L. S. & M. S. R. R. Co. in the
construction of a station house, and afterward as freight agent at the
same place. Mr. Lovejoy was also engaged in mercantile
business in partnership with his son Simeon, the latter taking
entire charge until the death of his father, which took place Aug. 22,
1875. Previous to this, Simeon Lovejoy was in the service
of his country, making an honorable war record for himself. He
enlisted in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry Oct. 7, 1862; at the battle of
Stone River, was wounded in the hip by a musket ball, which was not
extracted until Nov. 11, 1869, from the effects of which he suffered
amputation of the foot Aug. 14, 1871, Drs. Long and Biggs
performing the operation. Mr. Lovejoy has been a resident
of Williams Centre for many years. He is Postmaster here,
receiving his appointment Oct. 27, 1873. He also held the office
of Justice of the Peace for three yeas, and that of Town Clerk for one
year. He is the owner of town and farm property. Mr.
Lovejoy and Miss Angeline Sellers were married Sept. 13,
1863, and are parents of six children, but five living - Charles A.,
Ada A., George M., Lola M. and Nora; Cornelius D.,
deceased. Mrs. Lovejoy is a native of Stark County, Ohio.
Source: County of Williams, Ohio, Historical & Biographical -
Illustrated - Publ. Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor - Charles
Blanchard, Biographical Editor - Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers
- 1882 - Page 775 |
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Springfield Twp.
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PETER LUTY, JR., was born Feb. 3, 1822, in Canton
Berne, Switzerland, and the only child of Peter and Elizabeth Luty.
Our subject received an ordinary education, and worked on his father's
farm until seventeen years old, when he learned the trade of a cooper.
He worked in Switzerland until 1846, when he emigrated to America,
settling in Wayne County, Ohio, and remaining until 1852; then going to
seek a fortune in California. He returned in 1854, and moved to
Allen County, Ind., where he purchased land and remained until 1863,
when he sold his land and removed to Springfield Township, and bought
336 acres of well-improved land. R. Lulty was married, May
28, 1849, to Margaret Bouvie, of France. They have
eight children, seven living. Both are members of the German
Reformed Church, and he is one of the prominent farmers of the township.
Source: County of Williams, Ohio, Historical & Biographical -
Illustrated - Publ. Weston A. Goodspeed, Historical Editor - Charles
Blanchard, Biographical Editor - Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers
- 1882 - Page 726 |
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