Adams County OH

Biographical Sketch of H. D. Moore

H. D. Moore, farming and stock; P. O. Mattoon; the subject of this sketch was born in Adams Co., Ohio, Nov. 14, 1840. He married Miss Elizabeth A. Bayliss October, 1861; she was born in the same place, and died in the fall of 1865. His present wife was Miss Sarah M. Thomas; they were married in April, 1867; she was born in Adams Co., Ohio, Nov. 15, 1846. They have eight children, viz., Minnie A., Florence A., Cora B., Eliza M., Laura R., Emmie, Alfred N. and Charles B. He lived in Ohio twenty-one years, and then, in 1861, … Read more

Rogers Family Cemetery Records, Adams County, Ohio

Adams County, Ohio (Loc. 8 Mi. SE Of West Union) BERRY G. W. Co. F. 81st. Ohio Inf. Civil War Stone. BRADFORD E. H., b, 18 Oct. 1901, d. 25 Mar. —-. 7th. Day Adv. Eady, d. Feb. 1903. 7th Day Adv. BURNSIDE J. M. Co. F. 1st. Ohio L A. Civil War Stone. COLDIRON (Infant), child of Jesse Aaron. Will Hen, d. 1963. DAVIS (Infant), b. 18 June 1903, d. 19 June 1903. Dessie, b. 10 May 1915, d. 5 Dec. 1915. Twin. Leslie, b. 10 May 1915, d. 15 Oct. 1915, Twin. Mary G., b. 26 Jan. 1850, … Read more

Biography of H. H. Bowen

Among those who are doing effective work in connection with the development of the rich oil fields of northeastern Oklahoma is numbered H. H. Bowen, a successful operator residing at Ochelata, who is the possessor of considerable creative ability which he has utilized to good advantage in this field of activity. He was born in Adams County, Ohio, October 27, 1868, of the marriage of Reuben R. and Kate Bowen, the former a native of Virginia, while the latter was born in Ohio and was left an orphan when but an infant. The father devoted his attention to the buying … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Davidson’s Company

(Probably from Adams County) Served from July 19, until September 8, 1813. Capt. John Davidson Lieut. Andrew McIntire Ensign, Robert Glasgon Ensign, Absalom Kirkpatrick Ensign, James McIntire Ensign, Edward Scott Ensign, James Campbell Corp. James Stockwell Corp Hugh Montgomery Corp. Jacob Sebret Corp. John Wallis Drummer, Jacob Storms Pifer, Andrew Burns Wagoner, John Hayes Privates Beard, Samuel Cain, Jesse Cain, Stephen Campbell, William Campbell. George Drenan, David Dryden, William Elliott, Andrew Elliott, Robert Jr. Featherkille, Andrew Fenton, Samuel Goody. John Izzard, Eli Kemp, Richard Kirkpatrick, George Kirkpatrick, James Kirkpatrick, Samuel Lockart, Moses Marshall, David McCheney, Alexander McIntire, William Montgomery, Adam … Read more

Biography of Daniel M. Sechler

Daniel M. Sechler, founder of the D. M. Sechler Carriage Company, of Moline, Illinois, was born March 4, 1818, at Danville, Pennsylvania, and died at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 27, 1903. Mr. Sechler’s forefathers, in the days of the persecution of John Huss, were obliged to flee for refuge from Austria, taking up their abode in Holland, from which country, in 1685, Mr. Sechler’s great great grandfather emigrated to America, locating near William Penn’s town of Philadelphia. His grandson, John Sechler, a revolutionary soldier, founded the town of Danville, the birthplace not only of the subject of this … Read more

Biography of Thomas M. Sechler

Moline is a city of manufacturers, one of the most prominent of whom is the subject of this sketch, Thomas M. Sechler. He was born October 25, 1841, in Milton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, at which place his father, D. M. Sechler, at that time conducted a carriage factory. His father, Daniel Montgomery Sechler, was born at Danville, Pennsylvania, March 4, 1818, and his mother, Pamela (Mackey) Sechler, was born in Rutland Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, December 19, 1819. She is still living at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio. T. M. Sechler’s paternal great-great-great grandfather came from Holland in 1685, together … Read more

Biography of Luther C. Wade

Luther C. Wade. While the agricultural community of Champaign County is known as one of the most progressive and prosperous of the world, the same quality of enterprise distinguishes the commercial element. A business organization that has made a successful record due to the hard work and enterprise of its members is the hardware house of Chapman & Wade at Fisher. Both members are young merchants, know thoroughly the art of sticking close to their business, and at the same time can take a long look ahead when that is required. They have made their house one of the leading … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Peter Cooley’s Company

(Probably from Adams County) Served from July 28, until August 28, 1813. Capt. Peter Cooley Sergt. James Heslet Sergt. Nathan Rounsavell Corp. Thomas Bowman Drummer, John Gillman Privates Donaldson, Israel Fetters, Charles Henderson, Thomas Kimble, Elijah Montgomery, Nathaniel Riggs, John Robb, John Smith, William Thomas, Moses Yerden, John

Roll Of Capt. John Ellis’ Mounted Company

(Probably from Adams County) Served from September 28, until October 28, 1812. Capt. John Ellis Lieut. Elijah Martin Ensign William Dunlap Sergt. John Evans Sergt. Peter Wiles Sergt. Adam McPherson Privates Alexander, John Austin, Nelson Bland, Micajah Cormick, James Cutler, Benjamin Ellis, Samuel Fetters, Charles Flaugher, Jacob Henry, John McKenny, Hezeklah McPherson, David Reeves, Daniel Reeves, Ila Riggs, Zach Wiles, Christian Yates, William

Biography of Rev. B. L. Baldridge

Rev. B. L. Baldridge was born in Adams County, Ohio, February 9, 1821. His father, Rev. William Baldridge, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1760. He served in the Revolutionary war at the age of sixteen years, and for many years after its close was an active minister in the United Presbyterian Church. He graduated from college in 1790, was licensed to preach in 1792, was ordained in 1793, and died October 31, 1830. The subject of this biographical sketch was educated at Miami University and subsequently studied theology at Oxford. He was ordained January 10, 1851, at Centerville, Michigan, by … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Zadoc Markland’s Company

(Probably from Adams County) Served from July 28, until August 28, 1813. Capt. Zadoc Markland Lieut. Thomas Lytle Corp. Samuel Naylor Corp. Andrew Ellison Sergt. Allen Pucket Corp. John Baldwin Drummer, Charles Olden Privates Barrett, John Casperson, Tobias Copaz Isaiah Eastburn, Jesse John, Thomas Lovejoy, David Mellow, Henry Miller, William Myers, Abraham Pennecoit, Reuben Raider, George Sutterfield, David Thatcher, Charles Wasley, Jonothan Wood, John

Roll Of Lieut. Thomas Collier’s Company

(Probably from Adams County) Served from July 28, until August 21, 1813. Lieut. Thomas Collier Sergt. Matthew Jones Sergt. William Green Corp. James Killing Privates Anderson, Nathaniel Black, Zechariah Burkitt, William Chambers, Elijah Collier, Daniel Daniels, Joseph Davis, John Freeland, Jesse Helterbrand, Daniel McCormick, James Osmon, John Peterson, Thomas Shoup, Henry Stuce, Jacob Thompson, James Trotter, Elijah Weaver, George Wilcoxen, John

Biography of William Cochran Hall, M. D.

William Cochran Hall, M. D., has lived at Coffeyville nearly thirty years. As a physician and surgeon he has been successful, as is indicated by the numerous professional relations he has enjoyed as physician and surgeon to a large number of the railway companies and other industrial organizations of that section of the state. But Doctor Hall’s usefulness has not been confined entirely within the lines of his profession. He is one of the men who have made Coffeyville a city. He has helped bring many of its industries and organizations, and has aided in numerous worthy enterprises inaugurated for … Read more

Indian Mounds throughout North America

Great Serpent Mound Postcard

Charlevoix and Tantiboth speak of Indians who inhabited the region of country around Lake Michigan, who were well skilled in the art of erecting mounds and fortifications, Charlevoix also states that the Wyandots and the Six Nations disinterred their dead and took the bones from their graves where they had lain for several years and carried them to a large pit previously prepared, in which they deposited them, with the property of the deceased, filling up the pit with earth and erected a mound over it. A string of sleigh-bells much corroded, but still capable of tinkling, is said to have been found among the … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Robert Kerr’s Company

(Probably from Adams County) Served from July 28, until September 8, 1813. Capt. Robert Kerr Lieut. William Wickoff Ensign James Davis Sergt. Samuel Burkett Sergt. Benjamin Kennels Sergt. Turmin Moore Sergt. Mathew Williams Corp. Samuel McClure Corp. Jacob Hempleman Corp. William Newman Corp. Nathaniel Newman Fifer, John Copas Privates Allen, Liman Brewer, Charles Buzzard, Henry Cane, Cornelius Collier, Daniel Copas, Thomas DeCamps, David Dilworth, William Ellison, George Engle, Thomas Freeland, Aaron Freeland, Isaac Fry, Henry Grooms, John Helmer, George Helterbrand, Solomon Jack, Andrew Jack, James Jones, Mathew Kerr, Samuel King, Patrick McCall, James McColum, Isaac McCoy, James McDermit, David Mitchell, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of George Moore

George Moore, farming and stock; P. O. Humbolt; the subject of this sketch was born in Adams Co., Ohio, June 17, 1828. He married Miss Rebecca Ann McKee Jan. 30, 1851; she was born in Adams Co., Ohio, Oct: 20, 1833; they had eight children, seven living, viz., Joseph N., Jennie, John C., George W., Oscar F., Stanley B. and Jessie; he was born on his father’s farm and lived there until he was 26 years of age, when he was elected Treasurer of Adams Co., Ohio, and moved to West Union, the county seat; he served in this position … Read more

McComas, E. S. – Obituary

Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon One of the largest funerals in the history of the town of Union marked the obsequies of the pioneer editor and politician, E. S. McComas. The funeral was held at Union, Wednesday afternoon, September 6 at 3 o’clock, and was attended by a great gathering of pioneers. The body was laid to rest beside his mother, brother, and son. The deceased leaves a widow, one daughter, an adopted son and three sisters, Mrs. Alice M. Bell of Enterprise, Mrs. Esther E. Pursel and Mrs. Mary R. Thomson of Union. Mrs. Bell received word of her brother’s … Read more

Biography of F. E. Thurman

F. E. Thurman, engaged in the general insurance, surety bond and loan business at Bartlesville, Oklahoma, under the firm style of F. E. Thurman Company, was born at West Union, Ohio, March 9, 1872, a son of J. M. and Mary Elizabeth (McCormick) Thurman, both natives of that state. J. M. Thurman, during the greater part of his active life, was engaged in the banking business at West Union, Ohio, and for a long period served as treasurer of Adams county, that state. The father passed away October 4, 1915, in West Union, while the mother died when her son, … Read more

Biography of David Crawford Thoroman

David Crawford Thoroman. The first of his name to come to Kansas, the late David Crawford Thoroman was for many years engaged in school teaching and farming in Coffey and Osage counties, and is still remembered by the older residents as a man of upright character, possessed of a high sense of justice. His experiences during the Civil war had placed upon him the handicap of being weak physically, but his energetic spirit and industry helped him to overcome this in large part, and throughout his career he was a useful member of whatever community he made his home. David … Read more