Hanover Township

Hanover Township

Dr. James Robertson, son of Rev. James Robertson, was born near the estate of the duke of Argyle, Scotland, in the year I860. He studied medicine with Dr. McCan, and began his professional life in Hanover in 1823. Four years later lie married Anna Eliza Scott, of New Lisbon, by whom he had three sons and four daughters, all living.

One son, Dr. S. S. Robertson, follows the profession of his father, and is practicing in Hanover. One daughter married Dr. J. M. Kuhn, now (1879) practicing in the town of Salem. Dr. Robertson was a firm adherent to the principles of anti-slavery and temperance, and never had occasion to prescribe for himself other remedies than light domestic teas, in mild potations. His practice in Hanover covered a period of forty-seven years, and was characterized by a kindly regard for those to whom sickness was a double burden, - the poor. He died in 1868.

Dr. George Frease began the practice of medicine in Hanover in 1833. He secured a large practice, and became a representative in Congress in 1845. Three years later he removed to Cincinnati, where he remained until his death.

Dr. James Swearingen began practice in Hanover in 185U ; soon removed to Lynchburg, where he remained about four years, and then removed to Iowa.

The following physicians are practicing in the township : at Dungannon, Dr. Patterson, who commenced practice in 1870; at Hanover, Dr. J. Yates, who studied with Dr. Robertson, and was one year at Salineville, and commenced practice in 1843; Dr. Samuel J. Hole, who began practice in Hanover in 1867 ; Dr. A. Battin, who opened an office in 1858 ; Dr. S. S. Robertson, who began practice in 1857 ; soon afterwards went West, and returned to Hanover in 1871; was in practice at Salineville from 1861 to 1867 or 1868; at New Garden, Dr. A. Teegarden, who has practiced in that place since 1869.

Burson, Abraham, son of James and Elizabeth (Myers) Burson, b. Butler Tp., Columbiana Co., 1813, s. Hanover, 1841, Farmer, p. o. add. Hanoverton. Battin, B. C., son of Robeit and Abigail (Coburn) Battin, b. Hanover, 1822, Physician and Surgeon, p. o. add. Kensington.

Benson, Isaac, son of Philip and Margaret (Smith) Benson, b. Lancaster Co., Pa., 1842, s. Columbiana Co. 1868, Mail Agent, p. o. add. Hanoverton. Conser, Frederick F., son of Frederick and Margaret (Rish) Couser, b. Hanover, 1846, farmer, p. o. add. New Garden.

Faloon, Samuel H., son of William and Eliza (Philpot) Faloon, b. Carroll Co., Ohio, 1843, s. Columbiaua Co. 1866, Farmer, p. o. add. Hanoverton.

Haldeman, G. 0., son of Joseph S. and Jane (Owen) Haldeman, b. Philadelphia, Pa., 1821, s. Hanover, 1831, Propr. Mansion House, p. o. add. Hanoverton. Ingraham, W. F., son of Alban and Adriana (Johnson) Ingraham, b. Butler Tp.

Keith, Stephen, son of Thomas II. and Margaret (McBride) Keith, b. Stark Co., Ohio, 1836, s. Hanover, 1863, Merchant, p. o. add. Hanoverton.

Nile, Thomas, son of John and Jane (Starkey) Nile, b. Jefferson Co., Ohio, 1820, s. Columbian a Co. 1822, Farmer and Miner, p. o. add. Hanoverton. Patterson, W. E., son of Th uiias and Lydia (Moncrief) Patterson, b. Wayne Tp.

183^, s. Hanover, 1863, Physician and Surgeon, p. o. add. Dungannon. Phillips, Janies S., son of Sain'l ami Mary (Russoll) Phillips, b. Carroll Co., Ohio, 1828, s. Hanover, 1849, Farmer, p. o. add Kensington, llemler, Eden, son of Je.^se and Ruth E. (Brogan) Reeder, b. Hanover, 184 4, Farmer, p. o. add. Hanoverton.

Yates, John J., son of George and Elizabeth (Burns) Yates, b. Lancaster Co., Pa., 1815, s. Columbiana Co. 1830, Physician and Surgeon, p. o. add. Hanoverton.