Athens County OH

Alexander Ohio 1820 Census Index

Alexander Ohio 1820 Census Index Amill, Marthy 115 Armstrong, Thomas 110 Ashton, Abner 110 Austin, Watkin 114 Banows, Joseph 114 Barnham, Jeremul 110 Beach, Benjamin 110 Bean, Moses 110 Bean, W. Craven 110 Blake, S. Comfort 110 Blake, Samuel 110 Bobo, Henry 110 Bobo, Isaiah 110 Bobo, Israel 110 Bobo, Jared 110 Bobo, Martin 110 Bodwell, William 110 Books, Isaac 110 Bowers, John 110 Bowlen, Samuel 111 Bowman, John 110 Brooks, John 110 Brooks, Samuel 110 Brooks, T Homas 110 Brooks, William 110 Brown, Chrles 110 Brown, David 114 Buckley, Demut 110 Buckston, George 110 Bukley, Jonathan 110 Burden, Moses … Read more

Lodi Township Town Officers 1827-1868

Township Trustees. 1827-28 Joseph Thompson, Elam Frost, John L. Kelly. 1829 Joseph Thompson, Rufus P. Cooley, John L. Kelly. 1830 Francis B. Drake, Thomas Miles, Abner Frost. 1831 Joseph Thompson, Elam Frost, John L. Kelly. 1832 Joseph Thompson, Thomas Miles, A. M. Williams. 1833 John Bodwell, Francis B. Drake, Abner Frost. 1834 Luther Dinsmore, John L. Kelly, J. B. Force. 1835 Luther Dinsmore, John L. Kelly, G. H. Cooley. 1836 Charles Brown, John L. Kelly, John Carlton, 1837 Samuel Day, George Eaton, Cyrus 0. McGrath. 1838 Joseph Bobo, John Carlton, David Whaley. 1839 Calvin F. Dains, Ezra H. Miller, Rufus … Read more

York Ohio 1820 Census Index

York Ohio 1820 Census Index Blackstone, Ebenezer 137 Brown, Samuel 137 Bukerstaff, William 137 Calt, Beach 137 Camp, Benjamin 137 Casery, John 137 Codner, John 137 Codner, Samuel 138 Conner, John 137 Culbertson, Thomas 137 Due, Thomas 137 Dutcher, Sarah 137 Fisher, William 138 Gibbs, Samuel 138 Green, John 137 Hanes, George 137 Harrington, Samuel 137 Holibert, Reuben 137 Hormilton, Joseph 137 Lewis, Daniel 137 Lewis, Moses 137 Lewis, Samuel 137 Mansfield, John 137 Mc Kee, John 137 Mc Kee, Samuel 137 Menton, Jonathan 137 Mills, Richard 137 Morse, Seth 137 Nelson, Daniel 137 O Niel, Charles 137 Patten, Robert … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Jewell Davis, M. D.

Jewell Davis, M. D., physician and surgeon, Charleston; was born in Athens Co., Ohio, Oct. 27, 1811; he was raised on a farm, and followed that calling until about 1838, when he removed to Middleport, Meigs Co., Ohio, having a few years previously married Miss Cynthia Jones, of that place; they have three children – Mary V. (wife of E. L. Kelly), Curtis L., Teller of the First National Bank, and Reuben J., all of whom are residents of Coles Co. Dr. Davis followed coopering and carriage-making for a while in Middle-port; owing to illness in his family, he was … Read more

Biography of Garrison G. Gray

To the prominent and esteemed citizen of Malheur County whose name appears above we grant a representation in the history of the County, since he is today one of the leading men domiciled here, has always labored for the up building of the County, is a man of integrity and uprightness, and receives the commendation of his fellows. Mr. Gray’s grandfather, John Gray, was said to be the last living soldier from the Revolution. He was a drummer boy at Bunker Hill and saw his father fall, then seized his sire’s musket and fought until the struggle closed. He worked … Read more

Biography of Eliphaz Perkins

Eliphaz Perkins, son of John Perkins, a leading citizen of Norwich, Connecticut, was born at that place, August 25, 1753. Deprived of his father at an early age, he was nevertheless enabled, through the exertions of his mother, to obtain a liberal education. Soon after leaving college, Mr. Perkins married Lydia Fitch, daughter of Dr. Jabez Fitch, of Canterbury, Connecticut, and engaged for a time in the mercantile business in that town. Subsequently he engaged in the same business in New Haven; having, however, an inclination to professional pursuits, he finally entered on the study of medicine with his father-in-law, … Read more

Biography of Hon. Theodore L. Stiles

HON. THEODORE L. STILES. – Honorable Theodore L. Stiles was born at Medway, Clarke county, Ohio, July 12, 1848, and was the only child of Daniel J. and Marie S. Stiles. His mother’s maiden name was Lamme; and she, too, was a native of the same county as her son. Mr. Stiles’ father was born of German and English parents, in Danplin county, Pennsylvania. His mother’s family were emigrants from Virginia in 1809. Until the age of sixteen, he remained at his birthplace, which was a small interior farming village. But, his mother having died in 1863, his father removed … Read more

Ames Ohio 1820 Census Index

Ames Ohio 1820 Census Index Aguh, Silvanus 99 Alden, George 99 Ame, Thomas 99 Atkin, Adam 99 Baldwell, John 99 Bayles, Absalem 99 Bayles, John 99 Bayles, Martin 99 Blanc, Betsey 99 Book, Elisha 99 Bowman, Jacob 99 Brown, Nella 99 Cain, John 99 Carner, David 100 Carter, George 100 Chadwick, Lind 100 Cigsor, David 99 Cone, Balbut 100 Cone, G. Benjamin 100 Cooper, Cornelius 100 Davis, Benjamin 100 Davis, William 100 Dean, Gulliver 100 Dean, Nathen 100 Dean, Nathen, Jr. 100 Dean, Stephen 100 Demirlson, William 100 Diaper, William, Jr. 100 Draper, William 100 Duvett, James 100 Eddy, James … Read more

Biography of George Walker

George Walker (known during his residence in the county as Judge Walker) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1774. His father, John Walker, came of an old family in Leicestershire, England, was a graduate of the university of Edinburgh, and a barrister at law, removed to America in 1753, married in Boston, and settled in Hartford, Connecticut. George received a good business education, and engaged in mercantile business in Cooperstown, New York. For several years he was highly successful, but, through the dishonesty of a partner, he became deeply involved, and was compelled to close business at a great sacrifice. … Read more

Cussins, Samuel Jefferson – Obituary

Lostine, Wallowa County, Oregon Samuel Jefferson Cussuns was born in Athens County, Ohio, August 14, 1835 and died at his home near Lostine May 1, 1919 being 84 years, 8 months and 13 days old. When 17 years old he moved with his parents to Lee County, Iowa. In 1863 he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Nelson. To this union were born: James Gaston and George Cussins of Wallowa; Joe of Beatrice, Neb.; Frank, Leander, Arthur, and Henry of lostine, and Mrs. Odelia Jacobs, of Chico. Mr. Cussins was a veteran of the Civil War. He moved with … Read more

Canaansville Cemetery, Athens County, Ohio

(Loc. off Route 50 in Canaan Twp., Athens Co., O.) MANSFIELD Susan, d. 5 Jan. 1859, ea. 73 yrs. Wife of Peter. _______, d. 1844, ae. 62 yrs. SIMMONS George, d. 21 July 1842, ae. 61 yrs. TUCKER Sarah Ann, d. 22 Feb. 1833, ae. 24 yrs., 1 mo., 29 days. Wife of Elijah. JORDAN Nancy, d. 26 July 1843, ae. 35 yrs., 5 mos., 21 days. Consort of David. CALVERT Nancy, d. 30 July 1841, ae. 45 yrs. Consort of Nathan S. DAVIS Thomas, d. 30 Mar. 1841, ae. 45 yrs., 6 mos., 3 days. James, b. 24 Apr. … Read more

US Route 50 Cemetery, Carthage, Athens County, Ohio

(Loc. just off US Route 50 west of Coolville and Guysville in Carthage Twp.) CALDWELL Vincent A., d. 2 July 1892, ae. 67 yrs., 7 days. Anna Warren, d. 16 Apr. 1899, ae. 68 yrs., 1 mo., 11 days. Wife of Vincent A. Caldwell. FINSTERWALD Frederick, d. 25 Mar. 1891, ae. 69 yrs., 10 mos., 24 days. Catherine W. Griffith, d. 27 Feb. 1879, ae. 51 yrs., 1 mo., 29 days. Wife of Frederick Finsterwald. HAMMOND Peter, d. 4 Apr. 1881, ae. 86 yrs., 7 mos., 20 days. Jane, d. 11 July 1857, ae. 64 yrs., 8 mos. MILLS William, … Read more

Old Cemetery, Troy, Athens County, Ohio

In Coolville Village ATHEY Clarissa L., d. 11 Sept. 1848, ae. 11 yrs., 1 mo. Dau. of J. O. & R. Nancy Jane, d. 21 May 1829, ae. 6 mos, 15 days. Dau. of John O. & Ruth. BAILEY Amos, d. 9 July 1847, ae. 35 yrs., 6 weeks. BLAIR Reuben B., d. 1 Aug. 1849, ae. 45 yrs., 3 mos., 10 days. A native of Milton, VT. CARTER Hannah, 1844. Wife of John. Stone broke off. COOLEY Asahel (Rev.), b. 3 Apr. 1753, d. 11 Sept. 1828. Soldier-Mass. Mil. COOLEY Samantha, d. 30 Sept. 1840, ae. 26 yrs. Dau. … Read more

Homer Ohio 1820 Census Index

Homer Ohio 1820 Census Index Adams, James 128 Aderman, Elijah 127 Aderman, Hosea 127 Alderman, Elisha 127 Alderman, Elisha, Jr. 127 Bood, Elijah 127 Bood, Ira 127 Briggs, Asa 127 Dow, Isaac 127 Emerson, Benjamin 127 Fall, Aron 127 Fall, Aron, Jr. 127 Gifford, Abram 127 Gilermhia, John 127 Giren, Silas 127 Hart, Leah 127 Hopkins, Timothy 127 Hyde, Oliver 127 Hyde, Walker 127 Latemer, Polly 128 Lovel, J. Thomas 127 Lovel, S. Lovel 127 Lovil, J. Thomas 127 Minor, L. Nathen 127 Mosier, Daniel 127 Mosier, Elisha 127 Parker, Edmund 127 Perry, Edmund 127 Phillips, B. Justin 127 Mosier, … Read more

Biography of Dr. Ezra Walker

Doctor Ezra Walker, the first resident physician of Ames township, was born December 9, 1776, at Killingly, Connecticut, in which state he studied his profession, and practiced for some years. Removing from Connecticut he settled in Poultney, Vermont, about the year 1800, and from thence migrated with his family to Marietta, in the autumn of 18 to. He remained on the Muskingum till the spring of 1811, when he came with his family, consisting of wife and seven children, into Ames township, and immediately resumed the practice of medicine. He pursued a general practice for more than twenty years, and, … Read more

Athens County, Ohio County Recorders 1805-1868

County Recorders. office. Recorded what volumes. Dr. Eliphaz Perkins, From 1806 to Jul. 1819, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 Chauncey F. Perkins, From July 1819 to May 1826, Nos. 4, 5. A. G. Brown, From May 1826 to Aug. 1833, Nos. 5, 6. Robert E. Constable, From Aug. 1833 to Nov. 1835, Nos. 6, 7. A. G. Brown, From Nov. 1835 to Oct. 1841, Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10. Enos Stimson, From Oct. 1841 to Oct. 1844, Nos. 10, 11, 12. John Boswell, From Oct. 1844 to Oct. 1847, Nos. 12, 13, 14 A. J. Van Vorhes, From Oct. 1847 … Read more

Biography of George W. Gabriel, M. D.

George W. Gabriel, M. D., of Parsons had his first medical experience as a hospital steward and soldier during the Civil war. He is now the oldest active medical man in the state, having practiced continuously for over forty-five years. Doctor Gabriel is one of the pioneer physicians of Parsons, and has identified himself with that community not only in a professional capacity but also as a public spirited man of affairs. He is a former state senator. He was born in that old center of education and culture of the Ohio Valley, Athens, Ohio, on November 17, 1841. The … Read more

Biography of William P. Cutler

William P. Cutler was born near Marietta, July 12, 1813; was a member of the Ohio legislature from 1844 to 1846, officiating as speaker of the house during his last term; was a member of the constitutional convention of 1850; afterwards was for some years president of the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad Company; was elected in 1860 a representative to the 37th congress, and has been for a few years past again officially connected with the above mentioned railroad. In 1818 Judge Cutler again appeared in public life as a member of the Ohio legislature from Washington county. We regret … Read more

Lee Township Town Officers 1820-1868

The town was incorporated in 1844. At the first election for town officers John V. Brown was chosen mayor, and J. M. Gorsline recorder. For a number of years afterward there was no election, but since 1855 they have been held regularly. Town Officers of Albany since 1855. 1855.-Mayor, Albert Vorhes; Recorder, Henry Wells; Treasurer, John Vorhes; Councilmen, John Brown, J. M. Gorsline, Wm. Smith, Peter Morse, and David Sampson. 1856.-Mayor, Albert Vorhes; Recorder, John Brown; Treasurer, John Vorhes; Councilmen, Wm. R. Collins, Peter Morse, W. W. Kurtz, J. M. Gorsline, and P. McCann. 1859.-Mayor, A. Palmer; Recorder, J. E. … Read more

Athens County, Ohio Auditors 1805-1868

The first constitution of Ohio provided for the election by the people of only two county officers, viz.: sheriff and coroner; other county officers were, during the first eighteen years of the state’s history, appointed by the county commissioners or by the associate judges of the respective counties. The office of county auditor was created by act of the legislature, at the session of 182o-21. Before that time the principal duties of the auditor were performed by the county clerk, who was appointed by the commissioners. Henry Bartlett, so long known in the county as “Esquire Bartlett,” was clerk, and … Read more