Wayne Township (part 16 of 16)

David Boggs, the paternal grandfather of our subject, came from Maryland to Belmont County in the early part of the T9th century. He settled upon a farm about six miles from Bridgeport, in Colerain township, remaining here the balance of his life. He accumulated a good property and was a very prominent man of his day. He opened up the first coal bank in Belmont County, it being located on Elat Run. Pt was not only the first bank opened, but also the first opened for commercial purposes and was known as a "peddler's bank." Belmont County ranks fourth among the counties of the State in the production of coal. David Boggs married Mary Waddle, of Ohio County (West) Virginia, who was born in Triadelphia. The following children were born to them : David ; Marjorie, deceased, who married J. W. Collins, of Newark, Ohio; William W., who died in California; Erancis; and James, of Belmont County.

Erancis Boggs, father of E. N. Boggs, devoted all of his life to agricultural pursuits, in which he met with more than ordinary success. Pn connection with his farming interests, he also operated a coal bank, which netted him good profits. He was known for his strict integrity and square dealings. He voted the Democratic ticket, l)ut never aspired to office. However, upon several occasions he was called upon to fill township offices.

To him and his wife the following children were born : Ella, who married J. W. Bean, of Bridgeport, Ohio ; Catherine, who married M. D. Goldman, of Topeka, Kansas ; Ona M., who married E. T. Russell, an elder of the Seventh Day Adventists, with headquarters at Lincoln, Nebraska; E. W., who is assisting his 1)rother in the mercantile business: Jacob W., who was killed in a railroad wreck in 1891 ; and R. T., who is a conductor on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

E. N. Boggs received a liberal amount of schooling in the district schools of Colerain township, after which he took a business course in Wheeling, West Virginia. Later he attended the normal university at Lebanon, Ohio, and in 1882 he engaged in the coal business, which has claimed the major portion of his attention since that time. He has been eminently successful. He employs on an average 150 men. During the summer months he ships the product of his mine to Northern transportation companies, and during the winter the coal is used for fuel on trunk line railroads. In 1892 Mr. Boggs opened a general store at Barton, in which he keeps a full stock of choice familygroceries, boots, shoes, clothing, patent medicines, etc. His store is a modern two-story structure and is first-class in all its appointments.

Mr. Boggs was married in 1892 to Jemima Hall, daughter of Henry and Hannah Hall, respected citizens of Colerain township. The family consists of four children : Paul ; Marjorie; Mildred, and Elizabeth. Socially, Mr. Boggs is a member of Belmont Lodge, No. 16, F. & A. M. ; Hope Commandery, No. 26, K. T., of St. Clairsville, and also is a member of the K. of P.

HON. HARVEY HANFORD*. Among the prominent citizens of Belmont County, widely known in agricultural, political and social life, is Hon. Harvey Hanford, who, during 1877, 1878 and 1879, ably represented Belmont Count)^ in the State Legislature. Mr. Hanford is a man of intellectual strength, extensive travel, wide reading, social acquaintance and large means.

He was born February 16, 1822, in Washington township, Belmont County, on a farm located some two and one-half miles above Armstrong's Mills. He was reared in 'Washington township, but has resided in WHyne township for the past 49 years. In early youth he had no better advantages than the ordinary farmer boy, his education being entirely secured in the public schools of his day. When he reached maturity he purchased a part of school section 16, in Washington township, which he sold in 1849, removing then to Iowa. However he did not locate there, but soon after returned to Belmont County, and about 1855 purchased his present fine farm in section 4, AVayne township, making subsequent purchases until his landed possessions in this county now aggregate 613 acres. Until recently, despite his many other interests, Mr. Hanford has personally managed this large estate. Among other

Mr. Hanford has long been a factor in the politics of Belmont County. His present political attitude is as an independent voter, although various currents have led him into supporting late Republican candidates. In his earlier years he was a Whig, admiring Henry Clay and his principles. His vote was cast for both Lincoln and Grant, also for Horace Greeley. Alwa}^s independent in his view of matters, Mr. Hanford has been especially free from any charge of "machine-made politics" and has voted as his conscience and judgment decided as certain issues were presented to the people. No more able man was found by the Democrats in 1877 to send as a Representative to the Legislature, and he defended the principles of that party until the election of President Cleveland. He is not in favor of free trade. Some six or eight years Mr. Hanford served most acceptably as township treasurer, but is now free from official duties.

In 1850 ]\Ir. Hanford married Eliza Jane Perkins, a daughter of Elijah Perkins, who was brought from near Waynesburg, Virginia, to Belmont County in infancy and after a long life here died in 1895, when more than 100 years of age. Mrs. Hanford was born in 1829 and her four brothers are: Elihu, Jonas. Reuben and William, the two named last residing near Bethesda. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hanford were: V. A., who resides upon a part of the home farm, as does Charles ; Victoria, deceased, was the wife of x\. C. Mantell - her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Ward, also occupies a part of the farm : and Rev. IM. V. The last named is a graduate of Bethany College at Lexington, and was ordained a minister in Belmont Ridge Christian Church, and for the past two years has been an instructor at the Christian College at xLlbany, IMissouri, but has lately located at Shadyside as bookkeeper for T. A. Rodefer. ]\Ir. Hanford has four granddaughters and is rearing the youngest. The family is one of close attachment and for 40 years has been connected with the Christian Church.

DR. WILLIAM O. S. PIPER* is honored and esteemed by the citizens of Bellaire, Ohio, as one of the best physicians of the city, whose future is full of promise. Lie was born in Glencoe, Belmont County, in 1872, and is a son of Dr. William Piper and grandson of John Piper, who came from Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, and followed farming' as a business, his later years 'being spent on his home place in Mead township, to which he removed a short time before bis death.

Dr. William Piper, the father, spent his younger days upon his father's farm and after securing his education taught school for a few years until he determined on the medical profession as his life work. He attended lectures given at Starling Medical College and became a physician in 1857, his first field of practice being at Jacobsburg, Ohio, where he had good success. Lie practiced later at Newark, Ohio, and at Glencoe, this county, and at last settled l^ermanently in Bellaire in 1890, having his office and residence both at No. 3263 Guernsey street. He is now one of the oldest and bestknown citizens and practitioners in his native county, and during his 45 years of work has gained the reputation he bears as an expert in his profession, skilled and persevering, and as a man of generous but firm disposition. He has reached the age of 70 years, his birth having taken place in May, 1832, near St. Clairsville, Ohio, and although he has always taken an interest in public affairs he has given his time exclusively to his profession. He was trustee of the Children's Home and surgeon for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for several years. The only sister of our subject is the wife of Rev. A. Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Newark, Ohio.

Dr. William O. S. Piper followed the example of hjs father and also taught school in his early years, attending medical lectures at Baltimore. His graduation from the University of Baltimore occurred in 1893, and for the past ten years he has been located at Bellaire, where his office and residence are with his father's on Guernsey street. He chose a daughter of Alfred Pauli for his wife, and they have one

Fraternally our subject is a Mason, being a member of the blue lodge and chapter of Bellaire and also of Hope Commandery, No. 26, K. T., of St. Clairsville, Ohio. Socially he is a member of the Belmont County Medical Society and of the Ohio State Medical Society, and is valued for his willing service in both. He now has a regular practice which is daily increasing and by careful study and untiring dili-' gence he keeps abreast of the times, and is well informed on all new developments in the medical world. He is looked upon as a man of fine attainments and natural ability, and is one of the best physicians in the city.

LOUIS A. CLIPP*, a prosperous farmer and progressive citizen of Richland township, Belmont County, Ohio, was born in Jefferson County, (West) Virginia, in 1847, is a son of James W. and Elizabeth Ann Clipp.

James W. Clipp, father of our subject, was engaged in agricultural pursuits throughout his entire life, dying in 1892, at the age of 79 years. He was a Whig before the Civil War and was a strong supporter of the cause of the Union, but since the war was independent in political affairs. His wife, Elizabeth Ann, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and died in 1896, at the age of 70 years. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Five children were born to their union, as follows ; John R. ; Charles W. ; Louis A. ; Margaret V., wife of George Huffmaster; and Thomas P.

Louis A. Clipp was reared in his native county and lived there until 1875, when he removed to Richland township, Belmont County, Ohio. He later located in Wheeling township, where he resided 12 years. He again returned to Richland township, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits and now resides on his farm of 80 acres two miles north of St. Clairsr'ille. He has always been deeply interested in all that pertains to the welfare and development of his township and county, and is president of the Cadiz & St. Clairsville Pike Company. He is also agent for the Champion Machine Company in his district.

In 1876 Mr. Clipp was united in marriage with A-Iary Ann Jackson, who was born in Wheeling township in 1849 and is a daughter of William and Annie Jackson. Six children resulted from this union, as follows : Wilbert

L. ; Annie Viola, a stenographer and bookkeeper at Bellaire; James Blaine, who is with the Belmont Telephone Company ; Jessie Edith; Philip R. ; and Lizzie Loraine. Fraternally, Mr. Clipp is a Mason, and in politics is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Wilbert L. Clipp, the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Clipp, was graduated from Delaware College in 1895. On May 22, 1899, he entered the service of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, being given charge of the car service department at Bellaire, Ohio. On October i, 1900, he was promoted to be assistant chief clerk to Superintendent of Terminals J. M. Barrett of the Baltimore & Ohio, with headcjuarters at Wheeling, West Virginia, which position he held until October 14, 1901, on which date he was transferred to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, as stenographer to Car Distributor F. B. Lockhart. On March i, 1902, he succeeded Mr. Lockhart as car distributor with headquarters at Pittsburg, having control of the entire Pittsburg division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, in which position he has continued.