Belmont County, Ohio - Chapter 29: Wayne Township. |, 1903 (part 2 of 15)

JACOB RIDER of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, his antecedents, descendants and a short sketch 'of his life. George Rider, his greatgrandfather, was born on the Rhine in Germany and died at the age of 106 years. Our subject'$ grandfather, John Rider, was born in Germany. He came to the colony of the infant United States before the Revolutionary War and settled on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. "He removed to Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he wooed and married Margaret Engle. From Northumberland County they removed by wagon to Red Stone, now Brownsville, Pennsylvania, on the Monongahela River. Here they sold their horses and wagons and purchased a flatboat, on which they stored their goods and started to float down the Monongahela to the Ohio. The first stop they made was at Steubenville, where they remained a short time, while the husband went out through the country to select a home. Not being satished, they continued their way as far as Wheeling Creek, where they sold the boat and shipped their goods back to Steubenville, securing land near where the town of Richmond, Jefferson County, now stands. They remained there several years, then removed to Athens County, Ohio, where they

George Rider, the father of the subject of our sketch, was the third son of John and Margaret (Engle) Rider. He was born October 6, 1793, in. Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, and was I3 years of age when his parents settled in Jefferson County, Ohio. He became an expert blacksmith and made edged tools of all kinds. At the age of 21 he married Catherine Culp, whose age was 20 years. Miss Culp was born July 19, 1794, in Preston County, (West) Virginia, and they began married life near Richmond, Jefferson County, Ohio. Mr. Rider served in the War of 1812 under General Harrison. He died in Jewett, Ohio, in his 87th year, and his wife died in her 86th year in Jefferson, Ohio.

follows: John, born March 13, 1815, who moved to California in 1852 and died in Sacramento in 1901; Jacob, the subject of this sketch, who was born July 25, 1816, in New Richmond, Jefferson -County, Ohio, and was the first male child born in the village; Sarah, born November 25, 1819, died September 10, 1858; Margaret, born July 3o, 1822, died January 16, 1901; David, born December 19, 1824, who is now a retired merchant at Jefferson, Harrison County, Ohio; Emanuel, born March 16, 1827, who is now a retired farmer living at Des Moines, Iowa; Thomas: born October 8, 1829, who is a farmer near Cadiz, Ohio; George, born November 24, 1832, who is now living in De Witt, Iowa; Andrew, born February 10, 1837, who is manager of the Ohio Cultivator Works at Bellevue, Ohio; and Lewis, born November I4, 1839, who 1s now living 1n Kirkville, Missourii - one of his daughters is the wife of Dr. Still, a son of Dr. Still, the. father: of osteopathy.

Baltzer Culp, the maternal grandfather of Jacob Rider, was born in Germany and came to the United States before the Revolutionary War, during which struggle he served for several months as teamster under General

Jacob Rider began his apprenticeship at carpenter work when a lad of 15 and followed the trade in Steubenville and Wellsville until he moved to Martinsville (now known as Martin's Ferry), on Saturday, July 29, 1836, having come from Steubenvile on the steamer "Post Boy." It was a boat about 20 feet wide, 60 feet long and one deck high. It was a side-wheeler and was at that time considered a very nice passenger boat. Martinsville was then a village consisting of First and Second streets, from Washington street to Walnut street. Thirty-six families constituted the population. He first began working for William J. Lewis, making furniture and coffins. He next worked for John Harris at the furniture business.

Jacob Rider and Lois E. Dunn were married September 7, 1837, and began housekeeping in a small frame house which stood on the west side of Second street, a short distance below where the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad passenger station now stands and across the street from the residence of Joseph L. Stephens, at present occupied by Samuel Heaton as a blacksmith shop. His home adjoined the residence of W. C. Howells, the birth place of the famous author, William Dean Howells. The Cleveland & the property on the west side of Second street from Locust street to Walnut street, and the buildings above mentioned were removed. Mr. Rider then purchased the property on which he now resides at the corner of . Third and Locust streets. He built a workshop on part of the lot and followed his trade. making patterns, furniture and coffins until the beginning of the War of the Rebellion, when he removed with his family to Wheeling. There he engaged in the foundry business, and in 1862 made the pattern for the famous Burnside Heating Stove, which is now used in every State in the Union. the close of the war he returned to Martin's

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Ferry, and in 1866 located at New Martinsville, West Virginia, where he engaged in the manufacture of shingles. He later returned to his old home in Martin's Ferry, where he has since resided. Mr. Rider with his wife in 1836 united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has since been a faithful member. He has been trustee of the church for more than 40 years and now enjoys the honor of being the only honorary member of the board the church ever created in Martin's Ferry. He has always been strictly temperate in his habits and is now enjoying the íruits of a perfect and clean life.

Lois E. (Dunn) Rider, the wife of Jacob Rider, was the daughter of Robert and Sarah Dunn, who came from Stamíord, Connecticut, during the Revolutionary War and settled in Hancock County, (West) Virginia. Her father died at the age of 37 years and her mother at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Rider was born November 18, 1817, in Hancock County, Virginia, and died in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, December 14, 1896. She was the first child in her neighborhood to yield to the temptation of eating a tomato, then known as the "Jerusalem apple," and considered to be poisonous. Her parents were so badly frightened they sent for a physician, fearing she would die. The result of her experience soon spread abroad and others became bold enough to risk their lives in the same way. Tomatoes soon became one of the standard vegetables. Mrs. Rider was a woman of sterling qualities. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age and was a very pious Christian woman. She was a great sufferer during the last 20 years of her life, and the last 15 years was a helpless paralytic, but bore her trouble with Christian fortitude. Mr. and Mrs. Rider is engaged in the foundry business at Kansas City, Missouri; Rev. William Harper, born February 3, 1853, who is pastor of a Methodist Episcopal Church at Minneapolis, Minnesota; Sarah K., born July rt, 1858, who is the wife of Rev. C. B. Henthorne, presiding elder of the West Philadelphia District of the East Ohio Conference, and Eugene Henry, born November 18, 1858, who is secretary and treasurer of the Stanton Heater Company of Martin's Ferry, Ohio. Jacob and Lois E. (Dunn) Rider were grandparents of 19 children and great-grandparents of eight children.

ISAAC R. LANE, who represents the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company's interests in Barnesville, Ohio, is one of the city's representative men. He was born October 20, 1842, and is a son of Harrison and Rebecca (Cox) Lane. His great-grandíather was Thomas Lane, who. died December 10, 1819, at the advanced age of 107 years, and his grandfather, Richard Lane, died in the same year, at the age of 42 years. His father was born in Maryland, July 14, 1812, and. died October 1, 1875. In 1833, he was a citizen of Belmont County. On December 25, 1834, he married Rebecca Cox, the daughter of a widow, whose husband died in with her son and four daughters moved to Barnesville and their first night spent in Warren township was one of misfortune. They stopped over night with Thomas Tannyhill, in a house west of the city, and there the son, Isaac, fell down stairs and was instantly killed.

The primary education of Mr. Lane was obtained in a little, old, brick school house in Barnesville. At the age of 16 years he entered the printing office of the "Barnesvile Intelligencer," as a compositor, under George B. McClellan, who was a son-in-law Getha ere ess aeie este 1862, the young printer énlisted as a private in Company H, 94th RES Ohio Vol.

Ini, and saw hard service until the close of | the war. At that time this regiment, which was a part of Gen. George H. famous 14th Army Corps, was actively engaged in the Tennessee campaign, and participated in the battle of Chickamauga, together with the hardships at Chattanooga, where the brave soldiers stood fast until the Bragg siege was raised by the successful battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge. The gallant 94th took part in Hooker's battle above the clouds, and left many of its brave. men on sthesheld.. Mr: Lane also participated, in the summer of 1864, in the capture of Atlanta, and marched under Sherman to the sea. Resting for a short time at Savannah, the regiment's active work was resumed, and the march was continued through the swamps of the Carolinas, in constant rain; but, nevertheless, it safely reached Washington and took a conspicuous and deserved part in the final grand review. It was mustered out June 5, 1865, although out of the 1,000 brave men who had loyally marched away but three years before, only 238 men, battered and travel-worn, but honored, remained to tell of the horrors of war, and to congratulate each other on a safe. return.

since the close of the war, Mr. Lane has been chiefly engaged in the railroad service, and has held many positions of responsibility. For a time, he was in a railroad office at Bellaire: he was chief bookkeeper of a wholesale house; he was for a time in Columbus; and for several years he was secretary and treasurer of one of the large iron companies of Portsmouth, Ohio. Since 1878 he has been the trusted agent for the Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company at

On February 18, 1868, Mr. Lane was united in marriage with Mary A. Warfield, a daughter of the prominent citizen and noted surgeon, Dr. J. W. Warfield, who won distinction as surgeon of the 77th Reg., Ohio

W., Jessie, and Isaac. United States Naval Academy, in 1887, and graduated from that institution in the fall of 1881. He served through the Spanish- American War on Admiral Sampson's flagship, the "New York," and after the war was promoted to be a captain. He is now serving on the U. S. battleship "Kentucky," in Chinese and Japanese waters. Fred W. completed a course at the university at Wooster, Ohio, and graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, - in 1893. He is now one of the leading physicians and surgeons oí Cambridge, Ohio. Jessie and Isaac have passed through the city schools. The family is connected with the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lane has been a lifelong Republican in politics and is actively interested in the success of that party. He has taken part in many public enterprises and has served in many civic positions. For three years he was a trustee of the Belmont County Children's Home; for two years a member of the Barnesville City Council, and for six years the very useful president of the Board of Education. He was honored with an election as commander of G. A. R. Post No. 220, and was a delegate from Ohio to the national encampment held in 1886, in San Francisco.

Mr. Lane fulfills the ideal of a first-class citizen. In his business he is honorable and upright, in public life he is conscientious and painstaking, and in social life he takes a prominent position on account of his genial disposition and pleasing personality. The family is held in the highest esteem in Barnesville.

WILLIAM F. RICHMOND, who is successfully engaged in the real estate, loan and insurance business in Barnesville, Ohio, was born on June 9, 1867, in Zanesville, Ohio, and is one of a family of 13 children born to his parents, Matthias and Anna (Taylor) ` Richmond. Matthias Richmond was a glass worker in Zanesville, and continued in that line as long as he lived.

William F. Richmond received an excellent common-school education in Zanesville, where he was engaged in business. Later he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and on September 3, 1901, located Mr. Richmond handles a great deal of valuable property in both city and country; buys, represents many of the leading insurance companies. His honorable methods, as well as his close and careíul attention to business, have gained him the confidence of the public, and he bids fair to become one of the | leading men in his line in this part of the |

In 1890 Mr. Richmond married Minnie A. Hammond, a daughter of Adam Hammond, both of whom are natives of Ohio. Two children have been born to this union - Loren and Elson. Mr. Richmond is a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, and is popular in both orders. He and wife are leading and valued members of the Methodist Church, and their active interest is shown in the benevolent and charitable work of that denomination.

covering life, fire, accident, plate glass, boilers and live stock. He also acts for the Fidelity Bond Company. His pleasant and courteous manner makes many friends, while his expeditious and efficient mode of conducting his transactions has given him a high business standing in the city and vicinity.

JOSIAH W. DOUDNA, secretary and treasurer of the Eastern Ohio Glass Company, is one of the leading and representative citizens of Barnesville, Ohio. He has been city a leading position in the county, and has contributed time, advice and means to the turtherance of permanent enterprises of beneht to the community.

The birth of Josiah W. Doudna occurred in Warren township, Belmont County, Ohio, in September, 1849. He was one of four children born to Joseph F. and Belinda (Hobern) Doudna. The father is one of the oldest farmers in the county. He is also a native of Belmont County, where he was born 78 years ago, and is still living in Warren township, a short distance from the city limits.

Josiah W. Doudna attended the common schools, and was afterward a pupil in the Friends' School at Westtown, Pennsylvania. For a number of years he was engaged in business in Barnesville, and was well and widely known in this connection. Progressive in spirit, it was Mr. Doudna who introduced the first telephone system into Barnesville, and later a company was formed, includ-

Branson: company was organized in 1895 under the name of the Barnesville Telephone Company, and the enterprise has proved to be of the greatest benefit to the public and & financial success to the stockholders. For three years it was Successfully conducted, but in February, 1898, the system passed into the control of the Bell Telephone Company. Three months later all of the apparatus of the former company was destroyed, a short distance from town, by fire. The new company provided another equipment, and in September, 1898, the long distance accommodation was established. Of this system Albert H. Doudna, a son of Josiah W., located at Bridgeport, is the general manager operating in Belmont County. At one time, in association with his brother, Edwin, the subject of this sketch was interested in several well-drilling machines. For a number of years Mr. Doudna has been one of the directors of the People's National Bank of Barnesville, and a member of the retary and treasurer, is one of the leading industries of Barnesvile. It employs 225 men and has the largest and best equipped factory in this part of the State, and sends finished goods over a good part of the world. Their excellent quality and fine finish have made them desirable wherever introduced, and caused a great demand for them.

of the oldest residents of Belmont County. Two sons and two daughters were born to this union. Mr. Doudna is social by nature and enjoys an active membership in the F. & A. M. and TI. Ov 0. F- He belongs to and is State representative in the encampment in the- latter." and mis: a- member of .the chapter and commandery of St. Clairsville in the former: His political affiliation _is with the Republican party, although he has never consented to accept political office. The family is held 'in the highest esteem in Belmont County.

RICHARD HEALEY, manager and superintendent of the Barnesville Creamery, of Barnesville, Ohio, is one of the capable, selfreliant and successful young business men of this city, of which he has been a resident since . 1895.

Mr. Healey was born in Butler, Indiana, on November 10, 1866, and is a son of John and Hannah (Irwin) Healey. John Healey was born in Massachusetts, January 1, 1838. In his earlier years he followed the coopering trade, but later became extensively interested in the timber business, and was thus engaged until his death, May 13, 1898. . Hannah (Irwin) Healey died July 27, 1881.

Richard Healey was one of a family of three children born to his parents, and was reared and schooled in Ohio, his father having located at Lima and engaged in the manufacture of stoves when Richard was seven years old. As he grew to manhood he also became interested in the timber business, but later was employed by a creamery concern. He represented a large supply house on the road and traveled through the West. In 1898 he accepted his present responsible position with the Barnesville Creamery, andsince that time the business has been increased many per cent. He is also interested in the commission business. Mr. Healey's knowledge is practical, and his methods and management have demonstrated his ability as superintendent. The. average monthly business under Mr. Healey's charge amounts to from $1,800 to $2,000, and it 1s constantly growing larger. All modern appliances are in use calculated to increase the value and quantity of the output, with a minimizing of expense, the consequence being that this industry is one of the best paying ones in the city.

The first marriage of Mr. Healey was to Sarah Abplanalp, in 1884, and one child, Margaret, was born to them. Mrs. Healey died July 28, 1895. In 1899 Mr. Healey was married to Mary Taylor, a daughter of J. A. Taylor. In fraternal affiliation Mr. Healey is a valued member of the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Foresters. He is prominently identified with the Democratic party. The religious connection of the family is with the Christian Church.

NATHAN M. BOSWELL, of the wellknown marble and granite firm of Colpitts & Boswell in the thriving city of Barnesville, Ohio, has been connected with this industry for years. Its junior member has done his share in establishing its present high reputation. The firm does a larger business than - any other of its kind in the Ohio Valley.

Mr. Boswell was born June 9, 1864, and comes of one of the pioneer families of Barnesville, where he has spent the greater part of his life. His father, William Boswell, agriculture. his active career. He was an honest and hard working man, and won the respect and confidence oi all who knew him. He made his home in the county until he died, in December, 1891. During his early manhood he married Hannah Briggs, and they had five children. Mrs. Boswell survived her husband two years, dying in 1893.

Nathan M. Boswell received the ordinary rearing of a farm boy, attended the district schools tor a few months each year, and put in his spare time in hard manual labor. Upon reaching manhood he became interested in the marble and granite industry conducted by Colpitts Brothers, and established as early as 1875. August 12, 1887, he purchased a half interest in the business, and has since worked strenuously for its success. The firm attends not orily to the cutting and preparing of marble and granite monuments, but also to the making of statuary, and in both lines has established an enviable reputation in point of excellence. It has always been noted for square dealing and honesty, and is held in the highest estimation wherever it is known.

children, Leah L. and William. The family occupy a high position socially, and belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Boswell has always evinced a keen interest in public affairs, and as a Republican is influen- "ial ir. politics.

charge of their sawmill before they moved to their present quarters, and is still engaged in the same connection. He enjoys the reputation of being the oldest lumberman in the section, and as the purchasing agent of Watt Brothers is very valuable to the concern, being considered an expert on lumber questions.

his early manhood followed that Occupation diligently and successfully in his native State. He afterward moved to Monroe County, Ohio, where he followed the same vocation for a time, but subsequently engaged extensively in agricultural pursuits. He and his wife had seven children. Both parents have been deceased many years, the beloved mother having passed away in 1870.

Moses W. Edgar, the subject of this narrative, while a small child was brought to Monroe County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. Hi$ youth was spent upon his father's farm, and he attended the public schools of that county, where he obtained the rudi. ments of an education that has proved of great value to him. He has been twice married. His first union was contracted with Catherine Clegg, a daughter of Richard Clegg, a substantial citizen of Monroe County. Their union resulted in one child, Hester J., who is now the wife of J. Craft. On June 5, 1860, Mr. Edgar was called upon to bear the loss of his beloved companion.

In 1862 the subject of this sketch enlisted in the Union Army as a member of Company C, 116th Reg. Ohio Vol. Inf, under Col. J. Washburn and Capt. J. Mann. He participated in about 78 battles and numerous hot skirmishes, and received an honorable discharge in the summer of 1864, having served tiroughout with an unblemished concern with which he 1s connected, he owns a portable engine and sawmill and covers large contracts each season. In 1867 he married Sarah M. Watt, a daughter of the late |

Joseph Watt, and their union was blessed with six children, of whom two, Leona M. and William O., are deceased. Those living are joseph E., Clara R., Ina M. and John Watt. Joseph E. is a member of the I. 0.0. F. organization. He married Emma Wright.

villes most, enterprising and up-to-date merchant tailors. Her brother, John W., is also identified with the same line of business in Cambridge, Ohio. He affiliates with the Knights of the Golden Eagles sEnaliM the remaining sister, is the wife of J. R.: Fitten, of Bellaire, Ohio.

spirited and substantial citizens of Barnesville. The Edgar family are well known throughout Belmont County and occupy a coveted position in social circles. They are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Edgar has served as 2 class leader for several years. In politics he is a pronounced Republican, and at all times uses his influence for the success of his party. Mr. Edgar has led a busy and useful life and is rightly considered one of the mainstays of Barnesville.

FRANCIS MOORE is a well-known and highly respected citizen of Barnesville, Ohio, who conducts a first-class blacksmith shop in this city. He was born in Barnesville, August 7, 1856, and is a son of William R. and Mary E. (Hall) Moore.

William R. Moore, who died on March as 1875, belonged to that body of excellent mechanics which in the early days of the city did so much for its permanent development.

| The names of John Francis, Robert Crozier, William Kline, Joseph Capstack, John Mc- Donnell, J. P. Cox, James Sproat, George Hall, John Seals and William R. Moore, rebrawn, who were not only good mechanics and blacksmiths, but were also among the best and most reliable citizens. In 1857 William R. Moore erected a hominy mil in Barnesville on the corner of South and Chestnut streets. For many years he operated this very successfully, and it was followed in 1854 by a sawmill, which he located on South Chestnut street, and which, after years of successíul operation, was bought by Hilles Brothers. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Moore was one of the loyal men who responded to the call for volunteers. He enlisted in Company C, oth Reg., Ohio Vol. Cav., and served faithfully until 1865. His marriage to Mary E. Hall was blessed with the following children: Owen, who gave his young life to his country at the battle of Stone River; John W., Lurestine P., George and Francis.

Francis Moore was reared and schooled at Barnesville, but in early manhood startéd out for himself, turning his steps to the great Northwest. There he learned the blacksmith trade and was thus employed at Minneapolis, Minnesota. He followed the same occupation in the regular army, with which he was connected for two years, and during that time, under command of General Miles, participated in several engagements with the Indians. In 1881: he returned to his old Ohio home and opened up his present quarters, where he has been very successfully employed ever since. Mr. Moore is an expert horseshoer and is known for his special work in the shoeing of race-track' horses. His

Mr. Moore was first joined in marriage in 1875 with Annie B. Hummer. His second marriage occurred in 1884, when he wedded Annie B. Kircher, who died, leaving one daughter, Etta K. Mr. Moore formed a third

John K. Reed

In politics Mr. Moore is identified with the Democratic party, while his fraternal connection is with the Odd Fellows. Mrs. Moore are highly respected by all who know them, and they have a wide circle of friends.

JOHN K. REED, an extensive farmer in Warren township, Belmont County, Ohio, and one of the substantial, prominent and representative citizens of the county, was born in Warren township, June 27, 1827, 4 son of James P. and Sarah (Kent) Reed.

The father of our subject, James P. Reed, was a son of John Reed, one oí a family of eight children. John Reed, with his family, migrated to Belmont County, Ohio, from Loudoun County, Virginia, in 1802, settling so far in the timber that he was obliged to cut a road from Barnesville to his farm, four miles west of that settlement. He cleared up a farm of 133 acres in Warren township, and upon that tract James P. Reed was reared from the'age of one year. He lived until 1886, aged 84 years, a man respected by his neighbors and much beloved by his family. The Reeds were indeed pioneers, coming to Warren township while it was nothing but a wilderness, with scarcely any sign of civilization in the way of highways, schools or churches. The mother of our subject also was a daughter of a pioneer William Kent, formerly of Wills Creek, Noble County, Ohio, where he was a large and successful farmer.

John K. Reed grew up on his father's farm and attended the district schools. From assisting his father he gradually began to accumulate land of his own to cultivate, and the large farm he now owns is one of the very best in Warren township. It contains 108 acres of well-improved land, partly located in sections 25 and 26, his comfortable residence being in the former.

thrift pervades the place and gives testi-, mony to the excellent methods pursued by the owner of these fertile acres and attractive buildings.

The first marriage of Mr. Reed was to Martha Price, a daughter of Nelson Price, in February, 1850, and three children were born to this union, the one survivor being Mrs. Dora J. Blakemore, whose husband is one of the progressive business men of Barnesville. The second marriage of Mr. Reed took place April 11, 1896, to Anna Griffen, the accomplished daughter of Douglas Griffen. Both Mr. and Mrs. Reed are consistent members of the Methodist Church, and, like his father, he is identified with the Democratic party. Mr. Reed is justly regarded as one of the county's most substantial citizens, and has been one of the directors of the People's National Bank of Barnesville ever since its organization. His character is one of integrity, and in all enterprises looking to thc growth and development of Belmont County he has taken à deep interest.

JAMES H. DARRAH, a well-known citizen of Bellaire, Ohio, now identified with the steel business, was for many years connected with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad service. He was born in 1837 in Richland township, two and one-half miles south of St. Clairsville, a son of William and Letitia (McFarland) Darrah.

William Darrah, the father of James H., was a capable and energetic business man and is still remembered both for his integrity and for estimable personal characteristics. He was born in County Antrim, near Belfast, Ireland, and immigrated to the United States, landing at Baltimore, Maryland, prior to 1824, coming to Belmont County, Ohio, in the fall of 1832, during the administration of President Andrew Jackson, for whom he man of quick wit and shrewd knowledge of human nature. A little incident, remembered by those who heard its relation at a later date, occurred during his long voyage of five months across the Atlantic, which displayed in him a keen understanding of men and motives. A passenger discovered that he had been robbed, and to the council, called to formulate some plan by which to discover the thief, Mr. Darrah proposed that straws be prepared to the number of souls on board the vessel, and that each one should draw and that the one who obtained the longest straw should be deemed the thief. This unique plan decided the matter; the thief, in his anxiety to escape the longest straw, bit off a part of his own, making it the only short one in the bunch, for they were originally all of one length. Consequently, the thief was caught and ducked. ie William Darrah was accompanied to America by his.brother Robert and his sister Jane, the latter of whom married William Gow and resided near Martin's Ferry. Mr. Darrah removed his family to St. Clairsville about 1844, where he engaged for some time ura butchering business, and was later appointed postmaster by President Pierce through Governor Shannon, who was then Congressman, keeping the office in connection with a grocery business in which he continued until his retirement from activity, dying in November, 1870, aged 72 vears. His wife, who was a native of Glasgow, Scotland, survived until August, 1872, dying at the age of 66 years. Mr. Darrah was a man of fine physical presence, weighing some 300 pounds, and of pleasant, genial disposition, capable of winning attached friends. By a former marriage he had two sons and a daughter born to him, while nine sons were born to his latter union with the mother of our subject. These were: John, deceased, the father of D. H. Darrah, ex-postmaster of Bellaire, of whom extended mention may be found in another part of this volume: Robert, who has been deceased some 20 years;

Walter, who resides at St. Clairsville; William, who resides at Martin's Ferry; Barton, who died at the age of 65 years; James H.; David, of St. Clairsville; Wilson Shannon, who died at the age of five years, and Alexander, who resides at St. Clairsville.

James H. Darrah was about seven years of age when his parents located in St. Clairsville, and it was in this place that he was mainly educated. He assisted his father for six years in the post office, and from 1861 to 1865 he served as deputy sheriff, under Sheriff George H. Umstead, and then was made deputy auditor under R. M. Clark, who was auditor of Belmont County, remaining in this office for four years and eight months. In December, 1872, he removed to Bellaire, bringing his family to this city in January, 1873, since which time it has been their home. For the past 21 years they have resided in their comfortable residence at No. 3744 Belmont street, which Mr. Darrah erected about 1881. After coming to Bellaire, Mr. Darrah became a member of the clerical force of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad and continued with that great corporation for 28 years. Since 1900 he has been connected with the steel works.

In 1863 Mr. Darrah was married to Lydia A. Taggart, who was born in Belmont County, a daughter of John and Nancy Taggart, the former of whom, a native of Belmont County, followed farming all his life and died August 18, 1895, aged 87 years, a son of a native of Tyrone, Ireland. Mrs. Taggart died in 1893, aged 81 years. Both were sadly missed, as they were highly esteemed by many friends and beloved bv their surviving children. The record of the brothers and sisters of Mrs. Darrah is as follows: Joseph R., now a resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, who was at one time prominent in Illinois, whére he served two terms as sheriff of his county; Catherine, who died in infancy; Atwell, who is deceased; James H., who is a grain dealer in Illinois; Mrs. Mary Morrison, of St. Clairsville, and Mrs.

Mary L. the eldest daughter, cember, 1899. She was a lady who was well known to the citizens of Bellaire, having served three years in the post office under D. W. Cooper and D. H. Darrah, and was universally loved for her amiable manner and beautiful womanly character.

In politics Mr. Darrah is a Democrat, although not an active politician. and his wife belong to the First Presbyterian Church. It has been a pleasant custom of

MRS. HARRIET B. PATTERSON, a well-known and most highly esteemed resident and property owner of Pease township, Belmont County, Ohio, was born at Bridgeport, Ohio, in 1839, a daughter of Dr. John |

G. and Mary (Howard) Affleck, and the widow of the late B. C. Patterson, who passed away at his home in Pease township in 1900 at the age of 73 years.

No history of Belmont County would be complete without mention of the Howard family, which for integrity; industry and high principles has not been excelled by anv other. Horton Howard, the maternal grandfather of Mrs. Patterson. was born in England, and with his brother John, whose descendants still reside in Colerain township, Belmont County. came to America in 1706, after the the soil, settled in North Carolina. however, they found slaverv existing under conditions which made them look farther for permanent homes.

orchards he planted and the buildings he erected never suffered from their depredations. One of these orchards still produces fruit, and a substantial barn is utilized by the Starbuck family, which now own a large part of the land he first located, when he was one of the first settlers in Colerain township, Belmont County. He married Hannah Hastings, of Delaware, and they later moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he died in 1832, conducting a land office at that time, disposing ot his large holdings. His children were: Mary, the mother of Mrs. Patterson, born in 1809, died in 1891; Mrs. Sarah Forrer; Horton, who at one time conducted a newspaper at St. Clairsville; Joseph; and John, who became a lawyer at Dayton, Ohio.

In 1837 Mary Howard was married to Dr. Affleck and they located in Bridgeport, where the physician had a large practice and became an honor to his profession. He died there in 1877, aged 75 years. The four chil-

| dren born to Dr. and Mrs. Affleck were: Harriet B., who was born in 1839; Howard, born in 1840, who was killed at the battle of Shiloh during the Civil War, a youth of but 21 years; Edward, born August 23, 1843, a well-known railroad man, having been division. agent of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for some vears, is now engaged in the coal business at Toledo - he married Laura Walkup, of Columbus, and they have these children,. - Howard. Florence, Rankin and Edward, Jr; and Mary, who was born in 1849, married J. Frank Sharp, of Bridgeport, and they now reside at Buffalo, New York. On Sept. 30, 1858, Harriet B. Affleck was united in marriage with B. C. Patterson, who was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, but came to Belmont County later than on a very successful market and fruit business. Mrs. Patterson was given this fine farm of 116 acres by her father, and has resided here for 42 vears. She is a valued member of the Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. |

MRS. MARTHA ASHENHURST, an esteemed resident of Pultney township, Belmont County, Ohio, is the widow of Rev. James Young Ashenhurst, who passed to his final rest in January, 1896.

mont County in 1844, remaining several months. He was educated principally at Franklin College, and was ordained a minister of the Gospel in 1843. His first charge was the church at Roney's Point, Virginia, now in Ohio County, West Virginia. After eight years of faithful service at that point his next field of labor was at Dalton, Wayne County, Ohio, after which he was stationed at Hayesville, Ashland County, Ohio, and subsequently spent five years in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He remained there until about 1877, when he retired from the ministry to the farm, where our subject now resides. The closing years of his life were spent in the pursuits of farm life 4nd at his death he was sincerely mourned.

Jane (Gordon) Johnson, who were among the early settlers of Belmont County. The paternal grandfather of our subject, William Tohnson, was an Irishman by birth, and after immigrating to this country located near

John Johnson, the father of our subject, was born in Virginia in 1800. He continued to reside in that State until his mother married John Allen of Belmont County, Ohio, whither the family removed, locating on High Ridge, in Pultney township. He accumulated a large amount of land and in the early "fifties" he built the house now occu- There he resided until 1872, when he passed to his eternal rest. Three children were born to him and his wife, our subject being the eldest child. The others are James, who was born in 1823 and whose sketch also appears in this volume, and William, who was born in 1825 and came to his death in 1849 by drowning while bathing in Wheeling Creek.

The mother of our subject died in 1825, and the father was married twice after her death. In 1827 he was united with Nancy Pattison of West Virginia, and in 1854 he followed her to her grave also. Several years afterward he contracted a union with Mrs. Nancy (Nichol) McGaw, who died in 1899.

In 1844 our subject was united in marriage with Mr. Ashenhurst, and their union was blessed with nine children, as follows: of New Wilmington, where he edits the "Globe"; Mrs. Margaret Niece of Bellaire, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Dunns, also of New Wilmington; James O., a missionary among the Indians, located at Simnasho, Oregon; Etta, who is still at home; Mrs. Flora Golden of Moline, Nannie and William J. died after reaching maturity, and Elizabeth died when

Mrs. Ashenhurst owns a fine 200-acre farm, which she manages in a most capable manner. The politics of the family were in unison with the old line Whigs, later with

| the anti-slavery party, and then became Recour | publican, and at the present time the familv Wheeling, (West) Virginia, where he lived | R 1

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WILLIAM NICHOL, a representative tarmer of Belmont County, Ohio, has a fine home in section 2, Pultney township, and devotes much time to stock raising. descendant of one of the pioneer families of Belmont County, and was born April 24, 1830, on McMechen's Creek, near Stewartsville, in Richland township.

Thomas Nichol, the great-great-grandfather of our subject, was a native of County Derry, Ireland. He was a descendant of one of seven brothers who sought refuge in that country, fleeing from Scotland on account of religious persecutions. He married Isabelle Cooke, and their son, John Nichol, lived in the same home on Nichols Hill John Nichol married Martha Love. Their son, John Nichol, married Anna Woodburn, and with his wife immigrated to the United States in 1789. They first settled in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, but subsequently removed, to Westmoreland County in the same State. About the year 1800 they moved farther west and located in Colerain township, Belmont County, Ohio. Their son, William Nichol, Sr., was the father of our subject. .

ous children were born to this worthy couple, our subject being the youngest one of the .six who lived to mature years. Other members of the family are: Thomas M., Nancy, John. Jemima Jane and Harriet. M. Nichol was born in 1817 and died in September, 1896, at Uniontown, Wheeling township.

sons and one daughter, who for the most part have their residences in Wheeling township. Nancy Nichol was born in 1818, and June 1, 1898, marks the date of her death. She was twice married, and is survived by two sons and one daughter. Her first husband was William McGaw, and her second, John Johnson. John Nichol was born in 1820. His death took place in 1888. His widow, whose maiden name was Jean Robb, is still living, being at the present writing a resident of Monmouth, Illinois. Jemima Jane Nichol was born in 1825 and is also a resident of Monmouth, Illinois. She married James Boyd, deceased since 1878, and she has three daughters, all of whom are residents of Illinois. Harriet Nichol was born in June, 1827, and died quite recently, August 20, 1902. She was the wife of T. J. King of Richland township. a William Nichol was reared and educated in his native township, which continued to be his home until October, 1872, when he purchased his present home in Pultney township, previously known as the Kelsey farm. This farm is finely located and contains 115 acres. Mr. Nichol has added many substantial improvements to the place, and his home farm is conceded by many to be among the finest in the county. In addition, he owns another fine farm in Richland township, near Franklin station, which he leases. September 16, 1858, our subject was united in marriage with Nancy Neff of Richland township, where her birth took place in 1839. Six children blessed this union, as follows: Isaiah, Minnie E., Mary N., Dorcas Anne, Elmer W. and Della Rhea. Isaiah was born July 10, 1859. He married Ella Alexander of St. Clairsville Junction, Ohio, and they have two children, Maggie Estella, born September 23, 1888, and Mary Alta, born September 14, 1890. Minnie E. was born August 6, 1862, and resides at home, as do also her sisters, Mary N., born in August. 1865, and Della Rhea, born February 7, 1883, and her brother, Elmer W., who was born September 9, 1876. Dorcas Anne was born October 13, 1870. She married Rev. E. M. Thompson of Crawfordsville, Iowa, and they have one child, Helen Frances, whose birth occurred January 20, I9OI.

In politics Mr. Nichol is a &rm Democrat and does all he can in a legitimate way to advance the interests of that party. his wife have the good will and respect of all up one of the largest and most successful industries of this kind in the Ohio Valley. The statuary and monuments sent out from the establishment cannot be surpassed for excellence of workmanship, and have won for the firm a reputation far and near. Mr. Colpitts' early start in this line has undoubtedly helped him greatly in making a success of his business. Born in England in 1851, a son of Thomas and Mary A. (Thornburn) Colpitts, he comes of a family of stonecutters. 3 Thomas Colpitts was especially proficient in this trade, having followed it almost continuously throughout his mature life. Born in England, he there received careful rearing somewhat bevond the ordinary. Early displaying artistic and mechanical ability, he - was placed in a marble-cutter's shop and there learned the trade which he afterward made his life work. Upon reaching manhood he opened a shop of his own and carried on a successful business in his own country for some time. ing to better his fortunes, he came to the United States, and after a short residence in the East made his way to Ohio and located at 'Barnesville in 18:9. Here he opened a shop and engaged in the tombstone business. Being an excellent workman, 'he established for himself, he purchased an interest in the The composition of the firm has since changed somewhat, and in 1887 Mr. Colpitts took in as a partner Nathan M. Boswell, with whom he has since continued in partnership. The business is a large one and consists mainly of the manufacture of marble - and granite monuments and fine statuarv. Most exquisite work is turned out.

In 1888 Mr. Colpitts married Mary M. Bundy, daughter of Nathan Bundy, and they have had one child, Clifford B. The familv are all active in religious circles and members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Colpitts is a man whose word carries much weight in his community, and as a Democrat he is especially influential in local politics. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

EDWARD T. PETTY, who is one of the oldest practicing attorneys of Barnesville, Ohio, and one of the leading men of the city, was born on September 26, 1843, in Noble (formerly Monroe) County, Ohio. He is a son of Jesse L. and Elizabeth (Thomas) Petty. The father was born in Virginia, located in Ohio in 1811, and followed an agricul-

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2nd Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., which was under the command of the lamented President Garfeld. Three years later, at the expiration of his term of service, he re-enlisted in the sth United States Veteran Corps with which he continued in all and campaigns until it was finally mustered out in the spring of 1866. Immediately following his army experience Mr. Petty be- | the spring of 1877, and he began the practice of law in Barnesville, Ohio, 1879. In 1884 Mr. Petty formed a legal partnership with Judge Smith, of St. Clairsville, the firm style being Petty & Smith. During the greater part of the continuance of this partnership Mr. Petty served as city attorney, and he firmly established himself as one of the able advocates of Belmont County.

Mr. Petty married Rebecca E. Miller, the | accomplished daughter of Eliza Miller, of | Muskingum County, Ohio. The offspring of | this union was one son, who is now largely | interested in the Guffy Oil Company in Texas; one daughter, who is the wife of Hh. M. O'Donnell, and two daughters, who are at home. In church relations the family are Methodists.

STEWART WATT, general superintendent and one of the members of the firm comprising the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company, of Barnesville. Ohio, an inventor of ability and a successful man of business. is also a leading citizen in the public. religious and social life of the city of his

The birth of Mr. Watt took place in Harrietsville, Ohio, June 21, 1846, and he was reared and educated both in Noble and Monroe counties. Until he was 17 years old he remained at home, engaged in íarm work, but in the spring of 1863 he came to Darnesville, where his father, the late Joseph Watt, and his brother, the late James H. Watt, were engaged in a foundry business, and entered as an employee, in 1867 becoming a partner, when the firm name became J. H. Watt & Brothers. A practical mechanic and a young man of inventive genius, his activity was constantly in the line of improvement, and in the invention of the selfoiling mining car wheel he not only gained reputation for himself and brother, James H. Watt, with whom he was associated, but

| also gave an impetus to the foundry business, which later was developed into the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company; he was then made superintendent of the works. James H. and Stewart Watt secured the first patent on November 2, 1880, and our subject immediately went upon the road, introduring the car wheel into many States, with unexpected and flattering success. Upon his return he took charge of the shops of the foundry, and in his capable, efficient manner has regulated a business of enormous volume, which now has penetrated part of the invasion which foreign lands have begun to fear from American captains of industry and their products. Mr. Watt with his able brother, the late James H. Watt, was the patentee of 14 patents which are made use of in the construction of the car wheels in this foundry, some of which patents cover the English field.

In 1868 Mr. Watt was united in marriage with Anna M. Bundy, daughter of Ezekiel Bundy, one of the highlv respected citizens of Warren township, and six children were born to this union, namely: Forrest H., who is employed as a manager in the foundry; noted minister of the Christian Church; William E. and Walter G., both of whom are in school; Olga M., whose death occurred on November 9, 1895, a beautiful young woman of 22 years, whose decease cast a shadow over the city's social circles. She was a graduate of the High School and was gifted in many ways, being particularly accomplished in the art of china painting, many exquisite samples of her work being treasured by relatives | - and friends.

The religious connection of Mr. Watt and family is with the Presbyterian Church. He is advanced in Masonry and is a charter member of Warren Lodge, Knights of Pythias.

Mr. Watt has been too deeply 'absorbed i in business to find time to accept offices of great responsibility, although his prominence in the Republican party and.his eminent fitness are generally recognized, but he has served in the .City Council for more than 10 years, during this time advocating strenuously the paving of the streets, he being the first member of the Council to present this subject before that body. He is the owner of considerable real estate in the city, and with his brother, James H., erected 20 houses; he has done much for the permanent improvement of Barnesville. At the death of James H. Watt our subject was made president of the Belmont-Monroe Reunion Association.

THOMAS S; ROSENGRANT;"MWD The medical profession is worthily represented in Barnesville, Ohio, by men of ability, great skill and trained experience, and prominent among these is Dr. Thomas S. Rosengrant, who was born in Oxford township, Guernsey County, Ohio, and was one of a family of seven children of George L. ahd Deborah (Wilkins) Rosengrant. The former was born and reared in Guernsey County, Ohio, where he became an extensive

The early life of the Doctor was spent on his father's farm, where he was born January 25, 1857. Here, among rural surroundings, he attained manhood and acquired a good common-school education. This was supplemented by a course in Scio College,. from which institution he graduated with greatcredit. His reading of medicine was followed under the direction of Dr. James E. Taylor, of Richmond, Indiana, preparatory to his entrance into Starling Medical College at Columbus, Ohio, from which he graduated in 1883. Dr. Rosengrant then took a postgraduate course in medicine and surgery at the Chicago Medical College and at the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He acquired experience by attending the hospitals of these cities, and, when prepared to begin his life work, settled in Barnesville, Ohio, July 9, 1900. Although his residence has been but a short one in this city, it has been one of encouragement and success, his capacity having been recognized both by the public and his brother practitioners.

Dr. Rosengrant Bere Ada E. Jones, a daughter of William Jones, of Belmont County. The Doctor is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows, and is highly valued in his association with the Ohio State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. His political connection is with the Republican party, and he is actively interested in the success of its measures and the spread of its principles. With his wife he belongs to the Methodist Church, to which he liberally contributes. His offices are located in the Bradfield Block in Barnesville, one of the most convenient and appropriate situations for a rising young

Thomas Colpitts was born in England, and there learned the trade of stone carver. He also had the superintendence of extensive building operations, which he continued later in the United States, where he settled in 1857. Until 1859 he resided in Washington, D. C., and then moved to Barnesville, Ohio, where he resided until his death, in 1880. His widow survived him until 1896.

George A. Colpitts entered upon the study of law under the able instructions of W. R. Talbot, and in 1890 was admitted to the bar ot Belmont County. He formed a partnership with Mr. Talbot, which continued for four years. During 1898, 1899 and 1900 Mr. Colpitts served the public in the capacity of city solicitor, having been elected by the Republican party, of which he is an active member. His fraternal associations are with the K. of P., the B. P. O. E. and the Masons.

With his two vounger sisters Mr. Colpitts occupies a cozy and comfortable residence in Barnesville, where all are most highly esteemed. As a rising man the subject of this sketch is well known, and his interest is pronounced in regard to the promotion of enterprises which promise to benefit the city. He is well qualified as a lawyer and has a large and constantly increasing patronage.

flour, feed, meal and grain millers, of Barnesville, Ohio, is one of the progressive, energetic and successful young business men of this city. The birth of Mr. Robitzer occurred January 5, 1873, in Kentucky. He is

New York, he went from there to Cincinnati and thence to Kentucky, and moved after - the death of his wife to Terre Haute, Indiana, where he now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Robitzer had a family of eight children, five of whom survive.

Charles M. Robitzer was the youngest of his parents' family, and never knew a mothers tender care. His mental training was obtained in the common schools. He early developed business instincts, and in his endeavor to became a wage earner and to assist his father, learned the barber's trade. As he grew to manhood, however, his inclinations led him to become a millwright, and when the occasion presented itself he became deeply interested in the milling business. .

In 1881 the firm of Carter, Beardmore & Wiesiner built a large flouring mill on lots 63 and 64 in Barnesville, which it operated for several years. Subsequently, the mill became the property of John Wiesiner, who disposed of it to Mr. Bonnell. On February 14, 1894, Mr. Bonnell lost the mill by fire, and afterward partially replaced it. W. H. Bentley and E. E. McKeever completed the work. The death of the latter in 1897 and of the former in 1898 placed the property in the hands of their respective widows, by whom it was leased for a short time to R.

|. G. Hogue. On February 24, 1900, this property, known as the Citv Mill, was purchased | bv the young firm of Williams & Robitzer. | Since that time the business has prospered | and has continually advanced in importance. | Much rebuilding and remodeling was necessary in order to place the plant in first-class condition, and new machinery was installed at a cost of $2,000. The entire plant has a valuation of from $12,000 to $13.000, and it | has a capacity of 75 barrels per day. All modern methods of milling are in use, and the product is held to be entirelv satisfactory | by the citizens of Barnesville and the farm- | ers in the vicinity. The business methods of the firm are also of an honest and fair char- | acter, and personally its members are men of

On June 3, 1902, Mr. Robitzer was united in marriage with Pearl I. Dye, the accomplished daughter of Thompson W. Dye, who is a well known mechanic.- The subject of this sketch and his wife are valued members

Barnesville, Ohio, is one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of the place, his long term of mail service having made him familiar to the community, while it has served to thoroughly educate him in every detail of the work. 'For' many years Mr. Moore's chief interest has centered in the perfection of the postal system under his care. -

The birth of Mr. Moore occurred in Warren township, Belmont County, and he is a son of Thomas G. and Mary (Staggs) Moore. The father was born in Kirkwood, Ohio, October 9, 1824. There he engaged in farming until his death, July 31, 1891. The mother survived until November 13, 1898.

The subject of this sketch attended the public schools and prepared himself for a business career by taking a thorough commercial course. While still a youth he was emploved in the mail service on the Vandalia Railroad and continued thus for 18 months, when he resigned to accept a clerical position in a drug store in Barnesville, where he remained for three and a half years.

About this time Mr. Moore was appointed assistant postmaster at Barnesville, and continued in that capacity for ii$ years. On May 4, 1900, he succeeded Postmaster Hillis, and has proven one of the most acceptable officials this citv has ever had. He introduced rural mail delivery and has four emplovees under his supervision. Mr. Moore gives his whole time and attention to his office. His system has met with the approval of the citizens, and they esteem an official so

Mr. Moore married Eva M. Marks, who 1s a daughter of Samuel Marks and a native of Ohio. The two children born to this union are Carrie M. and Ralph M. Mr. Moore is a member of the Odd Fellows. He is a stanch supporter of the Republican party.

J. W. GARBER, secretary and treasurer of the Enameled Steel Tile Company, of Bellaire, Ohio, has long been known in Belmont County for his efficient service in connection with railroad work. He was born and reared at Cambridge, Ohio, and his first work was done in the transportation and traffic departments of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. In 1886 he moved to Bellaire and accepted the position of night clerk, his close attention to business and his reliability promoting him rapidly through all the desks to that of chief clerk, cashier and agent.

In 1899 Mr. Garber was called to Martin's Ferry with the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway, and he built up business at that point in the same capable manner that had made his work so satisfactory previously. When this road was consolidated with the Baltimore & Ohio our subject was proffered a responsible position at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on the main line, but he declined and severed his relations on account of his pleasant home and many friends being in Bellaire. The enterprise with which Mr. Garber is so prominently associated is a comparatively new one in Bellaire, organized in June, 1902, by J. W. Garber, James F. DuBois, William H. Landkrohn, W. S. Heatherington and James F. Anderson, incorporators. The officers of the company are men of standing and worth in the community, namely: James F. DuBois, president; E. J. A. Drennen, of Martin's Ferry, vice-president; J. W. Garber, secretary and treasurer; William H. Landkrohn, manager of the factory and the practical man of the plant. This business will be conducted for the manufacture of enameled steel tile, to take the place of the ordinary clay tile now in general use, and the number of beautiful designs thus made possible is almost unlimited. This is to be used tor ceilings, wainscoting, hearths, mantels, etc. The ceiling tile will be manufactured 16 inches square and the manner of fastening together has been patented, and a wide business field is open in this line alone. It is claimed for this tile that it is non-crazing, fully as serviceable as the old tile and accepts a much more beautiful finish. The substantial building located between 27th and 28th and Water streets, known as . the "old tobacco warehouse," has been purchased by the company and fitted with appropriate machinery, and work will probably be commenced in the fall of 1902. Many orders have already been received for their product. Mr. Garber was one of the promoters of this company, and the enterprise bids fair to become one of Bellaire's successful industries.

L. F. WILSON, who is widely known through Barnesville and Belmont County as a successful florist, has been located in this city since 1864. He is a native of Ohio, was born in Freeport, Harrison County, on January 29, 1858, and is one of a family of six

William C. Wilson was also born in Ohio, and was a resident of Freeport for many years. He moved to Barnesville about 1864. He was one of the charter members of the First National Bank, and served as its first cashier. At one time he was also an extensive merchant in this city, and also while a resident of Freeport, Ohio. He was a highly regarded member of the Society of Friends at Barnesville. In 1852 he married Esther Faucett, a native of Columbiana the prominent families of Salem. Mrs. Wilson died in 1886. His lamented death occurred in April, 1867. His marriage resulted in the following children: Charles, Frank 1D", L. E, Edward, Mary Jane, and one that died in infancy.

The early mental training of L. F. Wilson was acquired in the common schools of his native place and Barnesville. His interests have always centered in his present delighttul business, in which he embarked on his own account in 1887. From small beginnings he has built it up until his trade extends over a wide area, and his name in connection with his products is known very familiarly throughout Belmont County. With Mr. Wilson his business is an absorbing one, and in its pursuance he has devoted little time to outside matters. His present residence and greenhouses cover a space of four and a half acres, while his collection of rare and valuable plants in two of the rooms is valued at $2,000. His florist business includes all branches of the work, and-he continually supplies the greater part of the critical flower buyers in Barnesville. A visit to his beautiful houses is a treat to lovers of flowers, and a pleasure to those who are even indifferent.

On October 19, 1887, Mr. Wilson was married to Flora M. Fowler, who is a daughter of James Fowler, a representative citizen of Barnesville. This union has resulted in three children, - Mary E., William F. and Anna G. Mr. Wilson affiliates with the Republican party, although not in the attitude of an office-seeker, and his fraternal association is with Warren Lodge, No. 76, Knights of Pythias. He is financially interested in the Home Building & Loan Association, and assists in every way in the development of Barnesville as an educational and business center, and as a city where the highest type of home life is possible. Mrs. Wilson is a member of the Methodist Church. She and her husband are held in high esteem. They number many warm friends in this city, and enjoy the opportunity to tender them a gracious hospitality.

Creek township, Harrison County, on Christmas Day, 1824. His parents were John and Agnes (Hays) Pollock, the former 'of whom was born either in Washington or Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1795, a son of Samuel Pollock, probably of Scotch- Irish ancestry.

John Pollock immigrated to-Ohio in 1827- 28 and located in Union township, Belmont County, purchasing his land from James Marquis, who had made but little improvement upon it.

came the parents of 14 children, as follows: Samuel, William, James (ist), Alexander, Robert J., Hannah J., Eleanor, John, James (2nd), Margaret, Mary, Calvin, Sarah R., and Agnes.

Robert J. Pollock has been a resident of Belmont County since he was four years old, and of Wheeling township since his 18th year, and has been identified with its growth and development, especially in agricultural lines. His education was obtained in the district schools of his locality and also at a select school at Loydsville. 'ber of years, in his early business life, he engaged in the manufacture of threshing machines, which were regarded as invaluable at that time, although they were built without machinery. In 1850, one year after marriage, he began farming and stock-raising, and in both lines of agriculture has been eminently successful.

R. Neal and has one child. His second marriage was to Lizzie Watson. John is a prominent member of the bar of Belmont County, and resides in St. Clairsville, having one child. Emma married John L. Allen, has one child, and they reside near Crab Apple Church. Thomas A. married Belle Allen, and they reside near Fairpoint. Mary married James A. Ross, and they have three children and live near Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio. James married Mabel Henderson, daughter of T. J. Henderson, and. they have four children. He owns a fine farm, but resides with his father, and is operating the latter's farm. Agnes is her father's housekeeper, leaving school at the death of her mother. Mr. Pollock has given his chil- a comfortable home than that occupied by our subject. It is modern in all of its appointments, and 1s surrounded with attractive grounds and appointments which Mr. Pollock's ample means have provided. Of quiet, refined, intellectual tastes, he takes much enjoyment in his library and current literature, and while never a politician, is an interested observer of public issues. His first vote was cast for Stephen A. Douglas for president, and later for John C. Fremont, and now gives his support to the Republican party. He has served as director of the County Infirmary, but has refused other.of-

Although Mr. Pollock has passed his 75th birthday, it is only by the written record that it can be believed, his erect figure and alert movements, his interest and usefulness in his locality, his superior judgment in matters of business, all giving him the appearance ot a man of not more than 5O years. It has been more than once remarked that his personal appearance reminds many of Salmon P. Chase, that distinguished son of Ohio, while others see in his mild and gentle face a notable resemblance to no less a personage than Horace Greeley. Few citizens of Belmont County more completely represent its best element.

JAMES H. WATT. It is possible for the careful student of political economy and human achievement to select in every community individuals who have risen above their fellows, not on account of environment, but rather in spite of it. Such was the case with the late James H. Watt. The indomitable spirit which conquered early disadvantages was the motive power which made of him the manufacturing magnate he finally became, and changed the obscure little village foundry into one of the great centers of activity in its line, with its products welcomed in every part of the civilized globe.

The birth of James H. Watt took place: at Batesville, Noble County, Ohio, August 11, 1839. He grew to manhood in Noble and Monroe counties, Malaga being the scene of his most anxious efforts to fit himself for the vocation of teacher. In 1862, after teaching "in the country schools, he accompanied his brother, Stewart, to Barnesville, Belmont County, and during the 39 years vouchsafed him of life thereafter he was identified with affairs in Barnesville and vicinity, which in

Barnesville, on Church street. The business so. modestly started grew in strength and importance, and in 1865 the style was given to the public as the firm of J. H. Watt & Brother, John W. Watt having become a member. In 1867 this firm name was changed to J. H. Watt & Brothers, Stewart Watt then entering the firm. The business was inaugurated for the manufacture of stoves and castings, and the output continued thus for a period of 18 years. In 1880 a patent secured by James H. and Stewart Watt on a seltoiling mining car wheel

(with 13 other patents) caused additional business and change in manufacture, resulting in 1882 in the formation of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company, of which James H. Watt was made the president. The influx of outside trade, which the adoption of the above-named patent brought to the company, necessitated the enlargement of the buildings, and in 1890 and 1891 new buildings were erected, covering all the available space on the old site; as increased facilities were needed, a large tract of land was secured in the northeast part of the city, where a huge structure of stone, brick and steel represents the manufacturing plant of the company, which in 1862 could easily be accommodated in one dingy room. That this wonderful growth and development can be attributed to the master mind of James H. Watt, his brothers, the present owners and managers, are the first to declare. He was the oldest of a family of gifted business men, and his energy and business faculty, combined with a sureness of judgment and tenacity of purpose, guided the great enterprise through the shoals of its earlier existence into the calm waters of success. At his death the business was reorganized with the election of the following officers: R. Ross Watt, president and general manager; John W. Watt, vice-president and treasurer; P.

On December 30, 1875, James H. Watt was united in marriage with Elizabeth Adams, and this union was blessed with four children - A nna M., Mary, Clyde A. and H. Huston - who, with his widow, still survive. The death of Mr. Watt took place May 2, 1902, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The obsequies were conducted according to the beautiful ritual of the Masonic fraternity, with which he had been connected for 34 years, and a touching testimonial to his place in the estimation of his employees and the public was given by the presence of the latter in great numbers, and also of the teachers and pupils of the High School, all anxious to show their grief for one whose efforts had so long been directed to the betterment of industrial conditions and educational advancement. Mr. Watt was also a Knight of Pythias, being a charter member of Warren Lodge and one of its interested promoters. Although his name had never been placed upon the rolls of the Presbyterian Church, his life was connected with that religious body by services in many positions and constant attendance. His advocacy was sincere and his support to be relied upon for every measure of religion, education or worthy enterprise which came to his notice, and his private benefactions exceeded his public ones.

his great plant brought to him constantly, Mr. Watt was also interested in other enterprises which caused growth in his city. During the greater part of the time of its existence he was an active member of the Warren Gas & Oil Company, and served as its president for several years preceding the sale of its lands to the Union Gas Company. He aided in various ways in the development of the oil fields in this region and was inter- ested in valuable holdings in the new field south of Barnesville. He was one of the organizers of the Barnesville Glass Company, of which he was a director for a number of years. He was also president of the Greenmount Cemetery Association for many years; this office he was holding at the time of his death. He served as the first president of the Barnesville Canning Company and was one of the chief investors in the establishing of the People's National Bank of Barnesville. Mr. Watt never sought public office, but served several terms in the City Council, his sound judgment and practical wisdom making him a valuable member of that body. He assisted greatly in organizing the Belmont-Monroe Reunion Association, was its first president, and much of its success was due to his efforts. The employees of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Company testify to his personal interest in them and their affairs, and acknowledge that mainly through his encouragement many of them own their own homes and are accumulating means. One trait of Mr. Watt still deserves mention in this all too brief memorial, and that was his memory of past favors and of the friends of his earlier years. No change in fortune or accession of riches changed a nature which was manly and true to the core.

JOHN MINTIER, of Wheeling township, Belmont County, is one of those enterprising men who have devoted their energies to the development of the agricultural resources of this section. For fully 40 years he has worked on his present attractive farm, each year making new improvements and introducing some progressive measure in his farming, so that his place is now one of the best paying pieces of property in the vicinity.

Mr. Mintier was born near the Pine Fork Church, in Jefferson County, Ohio, June 13, 1827, and when quite young moved with his parents to Hammondsville. There in the leaving school there, he entered upon the active duties of life, remaining in the place until he was 26 years old. He then moved to Guernsey County, where for two years he continued his labors. Believing he might better his fortunes by making a decided change, he next moved to the State of Iowa, where he remained for five years, earning for himself and family a comfortable living, and laying by a little something for a rainy day. In 1862, however, he returned to Ohio, and here in Wheeling township, Belmont County, invested his savings in a farm which he considered a place worth having. Setting to work on it with energy and determination, he soon found he had not overestimated its value, as the land proved to be productive and the crops all that he could desire. He has from year to year opened new sections of it, and, as has been said, greatly improved it in many respects. He keeps himself well informed upon the latest methods of agriculture, and is considered one of the most progressive and at the same time practical farmers in the county. The farm embraces 1024 acres and is well stocked.

September 15, 1853, Mr. Mintier married Mary J. Henderson, one of 14 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Henderson, of Belmont County. Mrs. Mintier is a cultivated woman, who received a good common school education, and before her marrage taught school for a couple of terms. By this union they have had seven children, one of whom, an infant daughter, died when only three days old. Robert H., born in Guernsey County, Ohio, in 1856, married Agnes Anderson, and, about 22 years ago, went to Los Angeles, California, where he has since been engaged as a contractor and carpenter. He has one child. ried in 1880 to William Stiles.

born in 1859, now a resident of Shepherdstown and engaged in the management of the home farm, married Lizzie Flowers and has one child. Park Nichol, born in I861, now a resident of Bloomfield station, married Ella Hervey, and they have three children. Mary Elizabeth, born in 1865, who never married, is now deceased. William Alexander, born in 1869, graduated from Franklin College in 1895, and from the U. P. Theological Seminary, at Allegheny, Pennsylvania, in 1898, and officiated as pastor of a church in Cochranton, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, until 1902, and is now living near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He married Pearl McCune, and they have had two children. Mr. Mintier and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church. $ In politics he is a Republican.

THOMAS and WILLIAM CALVIN GILLESPIE, two of the most enterprising and wealthy. agriculturists of Belmont County, now residing on a large and attractive farm in Wheeling township, are there by intelligence and skillful management carrying on a most successful industry, Making a specialty of raising sheep and thoroughbred cattle, they have in these lines met with the most gratifying results. Both were born on the farm next to the one on

Thomas Gillespie, grandfather of William, was born in the north of Ireland in June. 1781. At an early date he came to America and settled in Pennsylvania. Later, however, he came to Ohio, and purchasing a go-acre farm in Wheeling township, remained there for the rest of his life. He died September 20, 1849. In 1803, while living in Pennsylvania, he married Jane who lived near Woodsfeld, in Monroe County, Ohio, and died there in 1880, married Louisa Henderson and they had nine chidren, six sons and three daughters. Belle, who died in 1887, married Thomas McFarland, a resident of Monroe County, Ohio, and they had seven children. Maria married James Ensley, who resides near Keene, in Coshocton County, Ohio, and they had six children. She died in 1890. Peggy (Margaret) married Thomas Culbertson, and resided in Guernsey County, near Washington, Ohio. They had three children. She is now deceased. John lived in Shepherdstown and died there in 1892. Jane, deceased, resided near Caldwell, in Noble -County, Ohio, and was the wife of James Amos; they had four children. Louisa married William Barr and lived near Bellefontaine, in Logan County. Thomas married Belle Haverfield and resided in Jacobsburg, Belmont County, where he died :in 1895. They had four chiidren. l Robert Gillespie, father of William Calvin, was born on the Belmont County homestead in January, 1821. Following in the footsteps of his father, upon reaching manhood he made farming the business of his life, carrying on the industry in Belmont County. He married Eleanor Barnes, daughter of Peter Barnes, of Maryland. To Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie were born five children. Of these, Joseph, born May 12, 1859, died of diphtheria, then an epidemic in the county, November 12, 1861, at the age of 12 years. John L., born November 25, 1854, a farmer and stock raiser near Harrisville, Ohio. He married Louisa Green of Shepherdstown, daughter of John Green, and they have five children. Nancy J., born August 17, 1855, married George Lyle, a farmer and stock raiser of Harrison County, Ohio, residing near New Athens. They have six children. Thomas and William Calvin Gillespie were both reared in Belmont County, and in the common schools of their neighborhood procured their education. Here by strict attention to business they became well

| fessional work, and filled positions in Wheeling and Richland townships for a period of 12 years. Later the two brothers turned their attention to agriculture, carrying on the farm which they now possess and which was at one time owned by their grandfather immediately after his arrival from Pennsylvania. Here they have erected new buildings, and from time to time made other marked improvements. Besides .this homestead, they own another large farm in the township where they now reside. Together theplaces embrace 312 acres, largely under cuttivation, which the brothers are enabled to work to good advantage, engaging extensively in general farming. They make & specialty of Shorthorn cattle, Jerseys, Red and Poland-China hogs, and Blacktop, Delaine, or Pennsylvania sheep. Raising sheep they have found especially profitable, and they now own about 400.

Thomas Gillespie has never married, but resides with his brother. March 7, 1891, William Calvin married Lizzie Williams. They have, however, no children. The two brothers have exhibited to a remarkable degree shrewd business management and much practical ability in their farming, and have amassed considerable property. They are well known throughout the county and are highly esteemed. In national affairs they vote the Democratic ticket; in State politics they are liberal. The early Gillespies were _ Swedenborgians; the present generation are | old school Presbyterians.

Richland township, Belmont County, Ohio, is industriously following the pursuits of agriculture on his farm two and a half miles northeast of St. Clairsville, where he operates a dairy in addition to the general work

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Morrison Giffen chose general farming for his life occupation, and was successíul and prosperous in his career, continuing as a tarmer until the termination of his life in 1885. He was a native of Ohio County, (West) Virginia, and was born in the year 1817. He remained in Ohio County until 1825, the date of his removal to Belmont County Ohio, where he took up his residence in Colerain township, and there spent many years of his life. In 1843 he left his place there, however, and became one of the members of the United Presbyterian Church, | and were held in high esteem by all who | knew them. Mrs. Giffen was Margaret Tag- | | County, Ohio, is a man of firm character, parted this life in 1874. James T. makes his home in Richland township. Sarah lives with our subject. John K. missionary, was sent first to Egypt in 1881,

In political affairs Mr. Giffen is a Prohibitionist, but has served the Democratic party well as township trustee; he has also been school director for some time, and gave evidence of sagacity and discretion in the fulfillment of his duties in that office. The farm which he possesses and manages with such good results consists of I53 acres of hne land; his specialty is the dairy, and with his fine Tersey cows he is enabled to make a large amount of butter, which he furnishes for the Wheeling market. His life is exceed- has always shown an interest in township and county affairs, and is now serving in the office of township trustee. He is a native of the farm' adjoining his own, and was born in 1862, a son of William and Mary (King) Knox, the latter of Irish descent.

William Knox was an active citizen in his day and claimed Wheeling, West Virginia, as his native city. His arrival in Belmont County took place in the year 1862 and he immediately located in Richland township. purchased a farm there and followed agriwith marked success. He chose Mary King, a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Blackwood) King, for his companion in life, and their union was blessed with 11 children, whose names will be given later. In politics

Our subject's brothers and sisters are as follows: Rev. A. K. Knox, who is a minister of the Presbyterian Church at Mt. Vernon, Iowa; Jemima, the wife of Robert Alexander, of Quincy, Belmont County, Ohio; Lizze (1) now deceased; John, Maggie, and Carrie, who live on .the home place; Mary, who married Frank Myers and resides in Smith township; Calvin and Jennie, who are both deceased; and Lizzie, the widow of James A. Greenlees, living on the old Knox homestead.

Our subject was reared on the farm and obtained his education in the common schools. He chose farming as his vocation, naturally, and at the present time he is the owner of 145 acres of land on the home place and 18 acres adjoining it, all of which he keeps in first-rate order and in a state of high cultivation. He chose íor his wife Anna May McMaster, and they were married in 1890. Mrs. Knox is a daughter of William and Isabel McMaster and was born in 1867, a native of Richland township. Their union has been blessed with one child, Carl, who was born in 1892. The family live on the farm about four miles south of St. Clairsville, and are very comfortably situated. In religious belief they are members of the United Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Knox has always been a Republican, and upon the death of John Stewart, who was then township trustee, he was elected to fill the vacancy, serving with such satisfaction to all that he was re-elected for a full term in the spring of 1902. has been school director for some time, and

JAMES O. DIXON, who owns a small farm of acres in Richland township, two miles southeast of St. Clairsville, * has been living at his present abode since 1885 and is a man of ability, well-read and welleducated. His birth occurred in 1848 in Monroe County, and he is a son of Alexander and Rachel (McKelvey) Dixon, who now reside on the farm with him and his family.

| led a useful career as a farmer for many years | previous to making his home with our subject. His wife was a daughter of James and Nancy McKelvey, and was born in Wheeling township in 1822. They had six children, whose names are as follows: James O.; Jennie, who married Reuben Garber and lives in Martin's Ferry; Robert S., deceased; David A., living in Byesville, Guernsey County; Sarah A., also deceased; and William R., who was killed on the railroad in 1895. Mr. and Mrs Dixon are members of the Presbyterian Church, and our subject and his family also worship there. In fraternal circles Mr. Dixon is a member of the I. O. O. F. organization, and in politics he is a Democrat and votes a straight ticket.

James O. Dixon removed to Belmont County in 1865, and for a time was located near Belmont, but later changed his residence to the farm where he resides at- present. He obtained a good education in his youth, became a teacher, and for 30 consecutive years taught school before engaging in farming. He is also interested in life insurance at this writing, and, altogether, is a very busy man.

In,1879 our subject was united in marriage with Monica King, a daughter of James and Margaret King, who was born near Glencoe, Richland township, in 1845. Their union was prolific of two children, Howard K., born in 1880, and Earl H., born in 1883, the former a teacher, and the latter, local editor on the "Martin's Ferry Times." In April, 1899, our subject was while the latter claims Prussia as her native place. Our subject is also a native of Missouri, having been born in Franklin County, October 26, 1875.

Louis W. Suedmeyer, father of our subject, was very favorably regarded by the citizens of his community, but died at the early age of 22 years, leaving his wife and our subject to mourn his loss. The former is now the wife of Charles Kruse, and they have six children. Mr. Suedmeyer followed the occupation of farming, raising grain for the most part, and served his township as trustee for some time. He and his wife were both faithful members of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church. His wife is now living at Senate Grove in Missouri, having reached her 5oth mile-stone May 23, 1902.

Church at Elmhurst, Illinois. He was graduated from that school in 1898, and next became a student at the seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at St. Louis, Missouri, and was graduated with the class of 1900, which was the jubilee class of the institution.

Mr. Suedmeyer's first charge was Bridge port, and there he has been faithfully performing his duty, both as a minister of the Gospel and also as a teacher. May 19, 1901, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Angela Hotz, born in Brighton, Illinois, a daughter of the late Rev. J. J. Hotz. Rev. Mr. Hotz died at the age of 64 years, his death taking place April 17, 1898. For 34 years he was a minister of the same church as that to which our subject has given his support, and his many acts of kindness have not been forgotten by his people. His wife is still living, an honored resident of New Haven, Missouri.

The citizens of Bridgeport have a very kindly regard for Mr. Suedmeyer and welcome him most heartily to their homes Wherever known he has an excellent reputation for energy, uprightness and zeal in his good work, and his scholarly bearing and learning fit him for the place he now occupies in the lives and hearts of his people.

THOMAS L. LODGE, for many years engaged in farming, is now a member of the firm of Lodge & Hayes, merchants at Bannock, Belmont County, and is also serving lis fifth year as postmaster at that place, having been commissioned to that office under the first McKinley administration. He is a son of Thomas and Rebecca J. (Smith) Lodge, and was born in Wheeling township in 1864.

Thomas Lodge was an influential man during his active years, and is now living on the old homestead in Wheeling township. He was born in 1823, a native of Loudoun County, Virginia, and his vowas that of a farmer. He was united in marriage with Rebecca J. Smith, and Rebecca Smith; She was born in Richland township in 1830, and is still enjoying life at the old homestead. These parents had seven children, namely: Joseph, living in Harrison County, Ohio; Nancy E., who married William G. "Hayes, the partner of our subject in his store at Bannock; Emmet, deceased; Mary A.; William -S., living at home; Thomas L.; Alice L. The first marriage of Thomas Lodge was contracted with Nancy Ellen Merritt, and they had three children: Sarah E., deceased; John M., of Wheeling township; and Abner, also deceased. Our subject's father and mother were both members of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics Mr. Lodge was a firm Republican. He served two terms as Infirmary director with credit, and his ability won the commendation of all.

Thomas L. Lodge followed farming for a number of years after attaining manhood's years, but for the past 12 years has been identified with mercantile life at Bannock, in partnership with his brother-in-law, William G. Hayes. He has a large patronage, which speaks well for the business and those who conduct it, and their stock is complete and is of the best of its kind obtainable. The proprietors are among the foremost citizens of Bannock, and have a reputation for strict integrity and fair dealing. Mr. Lodge finds various duties as postmaster to occupy his attention, but he is genial and accommodating and gives satisfaction to all concerned.

In 1890 Mr. Lodge was united in matrimony with Etta E. Wiley, a daughter of William and Esther Wiley, born in Richland township in 1868. Their family consists of five children, whose names are as follows: Cleon, Eldred W., Kenneth Leroy, Wilma Lucille, and Esther Estella. Cleon was born July 2, 1892, but is now deceased; Eldred W. was born December 29, 1897; Kenneth Leroy and Wilma Lucille are twins and their birth occurred May 16, 1899: Esther Estella's birth occurred January 2, 1902. The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church and are àctive workers in church affairs. In politics Mr. Lodge is a Republican

JAMES T. GIFEEN, one of the progressive farmers of Richland township, Belmont County, Ohio, is much interested in his profession and keeps his home place in order with care and exactness which characterizes all his actions. He is a son of Morrison and Margaret (Taggart) Giffen, and was born on his farm in 1849.

Our subject's father first saw the light of dayin Ohio County, (West) Virginia, in 1817, and for many years he continued to reside there, busily employed as an agriculturist. In the year 1825 he removed, however, to Colerain township, Belmont County, where he spent a number of years and lived peacefully until 1843, when he went to Richland township. The latter place continued to be his home until 1885, when he was taken away by death. He chose for the companion of his life Margaret Taggart, a daughter of James and Catherine (Stitt) Taggart, and their marriage was duly solemnized. Mrs. Giffen was born in 1815 in Richland township, and died in 1901. She was the mother of six children, two of whom are now deceased, and the names are as follows: . Mary K.; Elizabeth J., whose death occurred in 1873; Robert Emmet; James T., our worthy subject; Sarah S., and John K., who is a missionary and was sent to Egypt in 1881, and to the Soudan in 1901, the latter place being his residence at the present time, where he works in the interest of the United Presbyterian Church. Mary K. married William N. Stillwell and her death took place in 1879. Robert Emmet is a farmer living two and a half miles northeast of St. Clairsville, where he owns 153 acres of land. He was united in marriage with

In 1879 the ceremony was performed which made Mr. Giffen and Ella Reid man and wife. Edward and Mary Reid, and was born in August, 1856, on Wheeling Island, near Wheeling. This union was blessed with four children, who are as follows: Morrison R., deceased; Mary E., Jean M., and Jeannette L. Mary E.was born December, 1884, and graduated with the class of 1901 at St. Clairsville High School. at home. Jean M. and Jeannette L. are . twins and were born April, 1891. The fam- sides, about four miles south of St! Clairsville, in 1861. He is a son of Andrew and grandson of James Porterfield. father, with his brother, John, came to Ohio and his opinions on the slavery question determined his secession from the church. He died in 1884. He married Elizabeth Adeline Glasgow, who was born in Richland township in 1837, and is a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Blocher) Glasgow. Her father was born in Ireland and came to Belmoat County about 182s, teaching school during a greater part of his life. Her mother was of Dutch stock, her. parents being Marylanders. The mother of our subject was reared to the Methodist faith, but after marriage attended the Presbyterian Church with her husband. Two children were born to them: William D., and Mary E. wife -of James B. Wilkinson, they residing on a portion of the homestead, which originally consisted of 170 acres.

William D. Porterfield attended the public schools of Richland township and the St. Clairsville High School In August, 1882, he matriculated at Ohio Normal University at Ada, graduating with the degree of B. S. in 1885. He then taught school for six years at his home school, three years in the village of Glencoe, and was township. superintendent for three years. He was the first township superintendent and introduced the plan of township organization and supervision of schools. He accepted the chairs of English and History in Franklin