Biography of Frederick H. Ireland

Frederick H. Ireland. For many years Fort Scott had been recognized as one of the leading commercial centers of Kansas, being splendidly fitted for such preeminence by its location in regard to transportation facilities. This supremacy, which is recognized even in the old eastern cities, had been brought about and maintained by the aggressive business men who have chosen this city as the field of their operations, many of which are far-reaching in their results. Among the men belonging to this class of citizens is Frederick H. Ireland, of the Ireland & Rollins Planing Mills Company, whose career is one … Read more

Old Ricker Cemetery Records, Clermont County, Ohio

(Loc. nr. Locust Corner in Pierce twp.) BRACKETT Daniel, (Rev.), b. Berwick, Maine, d. 22 Dec. 1836, ae. 33 yrs. CLARK Infant dau. of J. and M. A., d. 28 June 1859, ae. 2 mos., 11 days. Twin. Anna Cora, dau. of J. and M. A., d. 28 June 1859, ae. 2 mos., 11 days. Twin. Mariah B. (Miss), dau. of J. and M. A., d. 18 May 1863, ae. 23 yrs., 8 mos., 12 days. Susie F., dau. of J. and M. A., d. 2 Aug. 1862, ae. 6 yrs., 10 mos., 1 day. FITZPATRICK Infant son of John … Read more

Malott Family Cemetery Records, Clermont County, Ohio

(Loc. in Wayne twp. near intersection of Rt. 131 and Rt. 133.) MALOTT Andrew J., d. 26 Feb. 1862, ae. 45 yrs., 4 mos., 11 days. Elizabeth, d. 3 Jan. 1850. Wife of A. J. Henry O., son of A. J., d. 26 Apr. 1861, ae. 3 yrs., 4 mos., 18 days. Susan, dau. of J. and P. d. 30 Apr. 1860, ae. 4 yrs., 8 mos., 4 days.

Biographical Sketch of E. K. Gatch

Gatch, E. K.; cashier Graselli Chemical Co.; born, Milford, O., in 1865; common school and graduated from the High School of Milford, came to Cleveland in 1884; went to work for E. G. Graselli & Son, as office boy; promoted to shipping clerk, book-keeper and finally cashier; heavy stockholder in the company; member Y. M. C. A., Business Men’s Club, and Athletic Club. Recreations: Baseball.

J L Trees Farm Cemetery Records, Clermont County, Ohio

(Loc. on J. L. Trees farm ½ mi. W. of Mt. Olive) CONREY Ann Athelia, b. 25 Aug. 1853, dau. of H. S. and Elizabeth, d. 27 Jan. 1855. HARVEY Robert W., son of Henry and Maria, d. 2 Apr. 1839, ae. 3 mos., 10 days. William W., son of Henry and Maria, d. 6 May 1834, ae. 5 yrs., 13 days. PAGE Estella, dau. of T. N. and Harriett, d. 3 July 1871, ae. 4 mos., 20 days. James F., son of J. N. and H. J., d. 14 Aug. 1862, ae. 16 days. WILSHIRE Lemar James, son of … Read more

Holloway, Richard Lamont “Monty” – Obituary

Richard Lamont “Monty” Holloway, 60, of Amelia, Ohio, a former Baker City resident, died May 7, 2006, at Claremont Mercy Hospital at Batavia, Ohio. His memorial celebration is scheduled at 6 o’clock tonight at the Stable Trails Equestrian Center in Amelia. Monty had been an Ohio resident for 20 years. He was a horseman, law enforcement officer and decorated U.S. Marine, having served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1968. Besides his family, Monty’s greatest loves were his horses and the innumerable friends he made throughout the horse community. Monty’s generous spirit is deeply missed, his family said. Survivors include his … Read more

Irwin Family Cemetery Records, Clermont County, Ohio

(Loc. in Goshen twp. on Goshen-Belfast Rd., on edge of Goshen) BOUTELL Sarah A., dau. of J. I. and R., d. 26 Oct. 1855, ae. 9 mos., 8 days. CLARK Charles H., d. 5 Dec. 1868, ae. 19 yrs., 6 mos., 9 days. Eleanor B., d. 13 June 1880, ae. 5 yrs., 10 mos., 7 days. Wife of John. Sarah A., b. 7 Feb. 1856, d. 17 Mar. 1888, ae. 32 yrs., 1 mo., 19 days. IRWIN Eliza H., d. 12 Aug. 1880, ae. 57 yrs., 9 mos., 14 days. Elizabeth, d. 28 June 1875, ae. 67 yrs., 7 mos., … Read more

Carl Lore Meier Farm Cemetery Records, Clermont County, Ohio

(Loc. on Carl Lore Meier farm 10 mi. from Merwin) ARTHUR Ebben B., son of J. and E., d. 12 June 1845, ae. 1 mo., 11 days. Joseph, b. 2 Jan. 1791, d. 19 Mar. 1838. Mary, b. 1 Jan. 1796, d. 23 Jan. 1862. BEHYMER Catherine, d. 1 June 1850, ae. 23 yrs., 2 mos. Wife of D. CHAPMAN Edward, 11 Oct. 1823, ae. 46 yrs. Nancy, dau. of Edward and Rebecca, d. 28 Feb. 1824, ae. 2 yrs., 6 mos., 25 days. CORD Abby C., d. 22 Dec. 1864, ae. 31 yrs., 5 mos., 4 days. Married. to … Read more

Biography of Jerry Hussey

One of the most interesting old timers of Kansas is Jerry Hussey, now living retired at Williamsburg. He served faithfully and loyally as a soldier during the Civil war, and soon after the close of that great struggle identified himself with the State of Kansas, where he helped to reclaim a part of the wilderness and make it a fertile and valuable farm. Of New England ancestry he was born in the State of Vermont in August, 1845, and when very young was left an orphan, so that he had to flght his own battles at a time when most … Read more

Biography of William H. Manser, M. D.

William H. Manser, M. D.,had that splendid satisfaction which comes to the man who found himself in a congenial vocation early in life and had steadily broadened and improved his service and capacity for doing good. Dr. Manser is now the oldest physician in point of continnous service at Burden, where he had practiced thirty-three years. Though of New England ancestry, the Mansers having located in Massachusetts in Colonial times, Dr. Manser is a native of old Virginia, born at Beckley in what was then simply Western Virginia and as a result of the Civil war became the State of West Virginia. … Read more

Biography of Arthur C. Shriver

Arthur C. Shriver, of the firm of A. C. Shriver & Sons, dealers in stoves, tinware and house-furnishing goods, Charleston; was born in Fleming Co., Ky., Jan. 30, 1813; when he was about 10 years old, his parents removed to Adams Co., Ohio; at the age of 18, he went to Hillsboro, in Highland Co., Ohio, to learn the tinner’s trade; after which, he worked as a journeyman in Ohio and Kentucky for a number of years; in 1836, he began business for himself in Augusta, Ky., removing a few years later to Felicity, Clermont Co., Ohio, and there carried … Read more

Bredwell Family Cemetery Records, Clermont County, Ohio

(Loc. on Donald Rd. in Tate twp.) BREDWELL Catherine, b. 1775, d. 1849, ae. 74 yrs. Wife of Yelventon Bredwell. Mary W., b. 17 Oct. 1800, d. 15 Dec. 1867, ae. 67 yrs., 7 mos., 28 days. Wife of Thomas Bredwell. Thomas, b. 3 June 1802, d. 25 Dec. 1891, ae. 89 yrs., 6 mos., 22 days. Husband of Mary. Yelventon, b. 1758, d. 1813, ae. 55 yrs. Husband of Catherine LAYCOCK Eli, son of William and Susannah, d. 17 July 1856, ae. 21 yrs., 7 mos., 24 days. Rachel, dau. of William and Susannah, d. 21 July 1858, ae. … Read more

South, Sargent, Frazier, Family Cemetery Records, Clermont County Ohio

(Loc. on Rt. 133 nr. Wiggonsville) FRAZIER Charlotte, dau. of J. and M., d. 9 Mar. 1851, ae. 18 yrs., 6 mos., 15 days. Jesse, b. 10 Feb. 1802, d. 8 Sept. 1860. SARGENT Phebe, d. 2 Mar. 1839, ae. 25 yrs., 3 days. Wife of T. C. Rebecca H., d. 8 Mar. 1839, ae. 54 yrs. Wife of Ben South and John Sargent. SOUTH Ben, d. 17 Sept. 1820, ae. 31 yrs. William, d. 9 Oct. 1855, ae. 72 yrs.

Biography of Louis R. Roter

Louis R. Roter. One of the very able business men of Parsons was the late Louis R. Roter, who was president of the Parsons Cold Storage and Crystal Ice Company and had followed merchandising and various lines of business in Kansas and other states for many years. He died in his fifty-fourth year at Parsons February 3, 1907. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 2, 1853, a son of Henry Roter, who was born in Germany and died at Dillsboro, Indiana. Henry Roter came to this country a young man, lived in Cincinnati many years, and then moved to … Read more

Biography of William Frank Flack, M. D.

William Frank Flack, M. D. While the medical profession for centuries had enlisted some of the most profound minds of all times, modern discoveries and developments have opened up new fields for the brilliant physician and surgeon, and many of this profession have turned their attention to particular branches, specializing along certain lines. This development had been necessary, for the problems presented in the calling today are so serious and difficult of solution that the average physician had not the expert knowledge to handle all satisfactorily. For some years past William Frank Flack, the pioneer physician of Elk County, had … Read more

Biography of Charles H. Apt

Charles H. Apt first came to Kansas in the weeks following the first election of Grover Cleveland for the presidency. He had already been thoroughly trained and for a time had practiced law in Ohio, and deciding upon a location in Kansas, he transferred his professional interests to this state and for more than thirty years had been a successful lawyer, had acquired a large amount of farming interests, and is one of the best known citizens of Iola. He is now head of the law firm of Apt & Apt, having a son in partnership with him. The Apt … Read more

Biography of James Cuthbert

James Cuthbert. One of the oldest and best known general contractors in the state is James Cuthbert of Topeka, which city has been his home and the center of his widely extended activities more than thirty-five years. As his name indicates, Mr. Cuthbert is a sturdy Scotchman, and his many associates and friends in Kansas say that he exemplifies all the best traits of the race. He was born in Nairnshire, Scotland, July 14, 1849, a son of James and Jane (Bowie) Cuthbert, who spent their lives in Scotland. He grew up among his native hills and heather, had a … Read more

Daniel South Cemetery Records, Owensville, Clermont County, Ohio

MALSBERRY Nancy Ann, d. 23 July 1846, ae. 20 yrs., 2 mos., 21 days. Wife of William. SOUTH Infant dau. of James and Mary, d. 26 Jan. 1830, ae. 5 days. Daniel, d. 13 Dec. 1819, ae. 59 yrs. Husband of Susannah. Native of Maryland. Hannah, dau. of J. and E., d. 24 Sept. 1824, ae. 1 mo., 7 days. James, son of J. and E., d. 15 July 1837, ae. 2 mos., 6 days. Lucinda, dau. of J. and E., d. 7 May 1847, ae. 6 yrs., 3 mos. Mary, d. 14 Aug. 1852, ae. 45 yrs., 2 mos., … Read more

Biography of Herman H. Sudendorf

Herman H. Sudendorf was born in Hanover, Germany, October 10, 1832, and came to the United States in 1848, locating at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he learned and followed the carpenter trade. In 1859 he removed with his family to Kansas and continued to work at his trade for ten more years. In 1868 he embarked in the lumber business at Salina with Mr. C. Eberhardt, they having opened one of the first lumber yards in the town. The partnership was dissolved in 1891, Mr. Sudendorf afterward continuing the enterprise alone, and the business is yet carried on in his name. … Read more