Harrison County Biographies
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submitted by Merriam Fraser White HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF HARRISON COUNTY by Charles A. Hanna - John J. Bell b. 1833 to Samuel Bell and Rachel Croskey of Harrison County, Ohio. |
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submitted by Merriam Fraser White "Pittsburgh and Vicinity" Printed by Biographical Review Publishing Co. 1897 Vol XXIV - John Croskey, Jr. was born April 19, 1802, in Harrison County, Ohio, and there spent his entire life, dying October 20, 1867. He worked at his trade of blacksmith both in Union Vale and Hopedale, and was considered one of the best mechanics in county. Industrious, temperate, and a faithful member of the Christian church, he held in high esteem. On March 18, 1839, he married Miss Elizabeth Long, whose children by him were: John H., the subject of this sketch; Catherine, the widow of James B. Shepler, late of Harrison County, Ohio; Albert Benton, a railroad mechinist at Topeka, Kansas; William Frye, a farmer living near Manchester, Iowa; Mary Elizabeth, the wife of Morris Jolly, of Abilene, Kansas; and Sabrina Belle, who died July 24, 1864, aged six years and eight days. After 14 years of widowhood spent in devotion of her children, the mother passed away on January 24, 1882, at the age of sixty-four years, six months, and ten days. HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF HARRISON COUNTY (Early Marriages) by Charles A. Hanna - John Croskey and Elizabeth Long March 18 1839 by Rev. William Haden EARLY OHIO TAX RECORDS FOR 1810 and 1816 by Esther Weygrandt
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submitted by Merriam Fraser White COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO by J. H. Beers, 1891, page 439, biographical sketch of William Croskey - "The founder of the family in this country was Robert, who, soon after coming here (United States), located in Pennsylvania, and there remained until 1802, when he came to Ohio, settling in Green Township, Harrison County, on a section which was entered the year previous by his son, John, and Jacob Shepler. There he remained until he had reached an advanced age, when death claimed him. He was buried in Covenanter Church Cemetery, a short distance east of Hopedale; his wife had preceded him to the grave but a short time, and was buried at the same place." HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF HARRISON COUNTY by Charles A. Hanna - Robert Croskey, a native of Ireland, emigrated to America and later, in 1802, removed to Green township, Harrison County, Ohio; has issue; 1. William. 2. John, b. in New Jersey, Oct. 7, 1775; d. March 16, 1862; m. in Pennsylvania, Feb. 9, 1801, Catherine Fry, b. June 25, 1781; d. in Iowa, Jan 22, 1863; daughter of Samuel Fry, a resident of Pennsylvania; had issue; 1. John b. April 19m 1802; d. Oct. 20, 1867 m. Esther Davidson; 2. Christinea, b. Feb. 13, 1804; 3. Rachel, b. Feb 22, 1806; 4. Samuel-F., b. Dec.11m 1808; 5. Sarah, b. Jan12, 1811; 6. Jackson, b. Feb 6, 1815; d. Feb. 7, 1890; 7. William, b. Oct 11, 1817; m. Jan 16, 1840, Susan Baxter, b. May 11, 1822, daughter of Sameul P. Baxter, a pioneer of Green township. EARLY OHIO TAX RECORDS FOR 1810 and 1816 by Esther Weygrandt
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submitted by Merriam Fraser White HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF HARRISON COUNTY by Charles A Hanna 1900 Page 482 - "William Croskey, b. in Ireland, 1795 d. 1873; son of Robert Croskey, who emigrated to Maryland, in 1775; removed to Washington County, Pennsylvania, and thence, in 1812, to Green township, Harrison County, Ohio; m. 1848, Margaret Crabb, of Jefferson County, Ohio; had issue; 1. Robert; 2. Margaret 3. Henry, settled in McLean County, Illinois, 4. Anna, m. John Clifford, and settled in Green township; 5. Mary m. George McFadden;; 6. Sarah m. Thomas Groves, of Jefferson County; 7. died in infancy; 8------; 9. John, died in infancy." |
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submitted by Nancy Giles While doing volunteer data entry at our local library in Ontario, California, I came across this interesting article, which might be of some interest to someone on the Harrison county page. It is not a surname I am researching personally. PIONEER CELEBRATES HIS 90th BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY HERE Under the snow capped Sierra Madres in a little frame cottage almost hidden by the orange trees, bright green, glistening and touched with the brilliant orange of the fruit, Gamaliel Davidson, pioneer, celebrated his 90th birthday Saturday. With him were four of his nine children and his youngest sister, Mrs. C. A. Carroll of Long Beach. Born at Freeport, Harrison county, Ohio, within a few miles of the Ohio river, at a time when that country was in the making, he pioneered across the continent to spend his last days within sight of the Pacific ocean, in the old soldier’s home at Sawtelle. Mr. Davidson grew up in Ohio but upon reaching manhood took the advice of Horace Greeley and went ‘west’ to Indiana, where he married Miss Isabel Thorpe at Bluff Point, Ind. Soon after they were married the Davidsons determined to go still further ‘west’ and settled in Nodaway county, Missouri. Here he cleared 120 acrews and fenced it. At that time the mail was received once a week from St. Joseph, Mo. A man carried it on horseback to Sheridan, Mo., the nearest village and the family sent after it. He raised horses, sheep, hogs and grain while in that country. The northwest country was calling to the people of Missouri about this time and he and his family were among the many who in covered wagons crossed the plains to the state of Wash-ington. He was a pioneer once more and homesteaded 160 acres, that was in bunch grass prairie. He made it into a good ranch, raising sheep, cattle and grain. Later he went down into Oregon where he lived until he came to California about 23 years ago. He has made his home with his children and at the “Old Soldiers’ Home” at Sawtelle, since coming to the state. He is well and while he is hard of hearing has a keen mind. His eyes are bright and he looks at you with a quizical smile as he talks, as much as to say “ I know a great deal I am not telling.” When the photographer, who was to take a picture of the guests was announced, he hopped up as lively as a cricket and went out in the yard with the rest of the family. He walks on crutches, but they do not discommode him in the least. The birthday dinner was served at noon, birthday cake and all. The table was decorated with white narcissi and pepper blossoms, making an attractive setting for the dinner. Besides the hosts, Mr and Mrs. C. H. Wilinson, of Ontario, there were Mrs. John Glasscock, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. New Madden, Harmiston, Ore.; Mrs. C. A. Carroll, Long Beach; Mrs. Mattie Parrott, San Pedro; Mr and Mrs. Bryan Brown, Ontario; Mrs. A. R. Wilkinson, Anza, Calif.; L. R. Davidson, Wash.; and little Clarence Brown, the great-great grandson of the guest of honor. The wife passed away 32 years ago last Christmas, so has not been with the family in their reunions for many years. In the 90 years that he has lived Gamaliel Davidson has learned how to live, even if the many acres, that he has acquired in crossing the continent have slipped from his grasp and into the hands of others. |
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submitted by Susan Kellar Ratcliffe THE HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY, IOWA, 1879: p. 447---"The first paper issued in the county was also the first Abolition journal ever published west of the Mississippi...the oldest paper now published is the Mt. Pleasant JOURNAL. This paper originally appeared in 1856...Mr. Hatton (Richard) changed the name to Mt. Pleasant JOURNAL. He trained his sons to journalistic work, and was aided by Hon. Frank Hatton, now the principal owner of the Burlington HAWK-EYE, and Chairman of the Iowa State Republican Central Committee. Here the younger Mr. Hatton acquired those habits of professional experiences which have enabled him to achieve so marked a success in life. The JOURNAL has remained in the family to the present time. Mr. G.W. McAdam, son-in-law of Mr. Richard Hatton, became a third proprietor, and, in succession, Messrs. E.W. Brady, John F. Leech and John Teasdale have each held a third interest. But the control has been in the Hatton family. Mr. Albert L. Hatton has also been a part proprietor. The FREE PRESS was established in April, 1866, at Mt. Pleasant, by E.T. White. In January, 1868, Mr. White sold to O.K. Snyder and Frank Hatton. They changed the name to that of HENRY COUNTY PRESS. Mr. Hatton retired in May, 1868, and the firm became Snyder Brothers..." CADIZ TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES book, page 55: Also buried next to Richard Hatton is Mary Green, wife of Allen Green, age 66 yrs, d. April 8, 1862, and Gladdie, (last name uncertain from the book entry but probably HATTON) marked with a small footstone. |
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submitted by Susan Kellar Ratcliffe PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF HENRY COUNTY, IOWA, 1888: p. 607---"...On May 12, 1864, Mr. McAdam was married to Miss Carrie Hatton, who was born in Cadiz, Ohio, March 17, 1842, and is a daughter of Richard Hatton, one of the best-known newspaper men of Ohio, and for fourteen years, editor of the Cadiz REPUBLICAN, one of the most influential papers of eastern Ohio. Mrs. McAdam was educated at the Steubenville (Ohio) Female Seminary, and is a lady of culture, who well sustains the reputation of the gifted family from which she is descended. The union of Mr. and Mrs. McAdam has been blessed with three children---Frank H., Richard H. and Jessie." |
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submitted by Jean Wheeler The farm is cared for by the son, Milton B., who was born July 3, 1854, his education being obtained at the common schools of Cadiz Township. On May 2, 1877, he was married to Miss Ann J., daughter of Nathan and Mary (Patterson) Laveley, formerly of Harrison County, but now residing in Kansas. After their marriage Milton B. and his wife came to their present home on the Moravian Road, three miles west of Cadiz. There were born to them four children, viz.: Josie K., Charles F., Aaron C. and Edith C., the last named being deceased. In politics Mr. Ross is a Democrat, and in religion he and his wife are members of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. * Transcriber’s note: Charlotte’s surname was Natcher rather than Hatcher. Her name has been mistakenly spelled with an H on several occasions—probably due to the fact that a capital N looks very much like a capital H in the handwriting of the day on such things as census records. |
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submitted by Jean Wheeler The following sketch is from the pen of Maj. H. B. Lacey, a prominent citizen of the county: “William Arnold. The subject of this paper was born in Fayette County, Penn., in 1798. Early in the present century his father died, and the widowed mother, in 1810, removed with her children to Ohio>, and settled about one mile north of Cadiz. When war with England began in 1812, the elder sons of Mrs. Arnold entered the army, leaving William, now fourteen years of age, her main dependence. While the war lasted he was busied with farm work during the season suitable for the same, but in the winter engaged in making powder which he disposed of to the Government.A few years later his brother, Rezin Arnold, was elected sheriff of Harrison County, and William became his deputy; he served also in the same capacity with some of Rezin’s successors. With his deputyship, under his brother Rezin, began his residence in Cadiz, which continued to the date of his death. He died in 1874. “It was while thus acting as deputy sheriff he acquired his extensive and exact topographical knowledge of this county, and laid the foundation of that knowledge of the law in the administering of which he afterward gained honorable distinction. He was elected justice of the peace for Cadiz Township, and continuously reelected till he had served thirty-three consecutive years. "His genial and courteous demeanor seemed especially attractive to those seeking union through the marriage ceremony, and it is probable he united in wedlock a greater number of persons than were so united by any other person resident of the county.“He owed his chief distinction to his numerous legal decisions. So well was his legal acumen known and favorably recognized, that it was but seldom an action was commenced in the Common Pleas Court, when the cause of action came within his jurisdiction. Thomas L. Jewett, known in his time as one of the ablest lawyers of Eastern Ohio, declared that the legal decisions of Justice Arnold, so far as they pertained to his office, could not be bettered by one of the highest attainments in the law. This high position he attained by cool, unbiased judgment and conscientious recognition of the demands of law and justice. His decisions were rendered without fear or favor. Official restraints removed, however, he became the benevolent, obliging, public-spirited citizen. “No measure proposed for the benefit of Harrison County or the town of his residence was too insignificant to gain from him a respectful hearing, and having examined and approved it, thenceforth it had his active and valuable support. “No man ever came to him for advice, and they were many who came, who did not get the benefit of his best judgment. The legal opinions he rendered officially for the statutory fees were not a tithe of the equally valuable ones he freely gave without reward. He was not a capitalist, but capital, whether in real or personal estate, was always indebted to his wise counsel and public spirit.” William H. Arnold was born in Cadiz, Ohio, and was educated in the common school. While yet a boy he entered the office of the Sentinel, then owned by Charles N. Allen, and served an apprenticeship at the printing business. At the age of twenty-two he became associate editor of the paper, and three years later, in 1865, bought the Journal, of which he has since been the main owner and editor, having largely increased its circulation and influence.In 1866 Mr. Arnold married Lydia, daughter of Hon. Joseph R. Hunter, of Cadiz. The Hunters came to Cadiz about 1830, and here they died. Mrs. Lydia Arnold passed away "1886" "28" February 28, 1886, leaving four children, viz.: Hunter, a student at the National University, Washington, D. C.; Mary, a student at the University of Pennsylvania; Grace, who died at the age of four months, and Louise, attending school in Cadiz. In 1888 Mr. Arnold took, for his second wife, Caroline, daughter of James Thompson, and to this union has been born one child, Edwin. * [Transcriber’s note: The blanks in the sentence regarding the Arnold children should read “Sophia, wife of Natcher Ross of Richland County.”]
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William H. McGavran
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