Last Updated on July 18, 2012 by John W. Cook, engaged in the insurance business in the Merchants Exchange building in St. Louis, was born in Fayette county, Ohio, July 20, 1878. His father, Major James F. Cook, who served the Union cause with distinction in the Civil war, was a farmer and a republican […]
Last Updated on October 19, 2011 by John Hunt, meat-market, Mattoon; was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, Nov. 6, 1837; his father came West to Illinois and settled in Jasper Co. in 1845; his early life was that of a farmer’s boy, and his advantages for securing an education somewhat limited; most of his education
Last Updated on July 3, 2012 by Isaac Thompson Cook has earned his popular place among the distinguished men of St. Louis through his connection with the erection of many of the finest office buildings and commercial structures which have recently transformed the business section into one of metropolitan proportions. About the time when the
Last Updated on May 1, 2021 by Topeka, Kansas, had no more interesting personality among its citizens than Sam Wood, whe still coeupies the beautiful home he and his wife erected many years ago on the northeast corner of Tenth and Fillmore streets. This home is a landmark and spot of beauty in Topeka’s residential
Last Updated on June 29, 2011 by (Probably from Fayette Co.) Served from August 22, until September 30, 1812. Capt. James Steele Lieut. George Grove Ensign, James McClure Sergt. Maj. Joseph H. Crane Sergt. John Folkirth Sergt. Ralph Wilson Sergt. John Strain Sergt. James Henderson Corp. Matt Patton Corp. Alexander Grimes Corp. George Harris Corp.
Last Updated on June 8, 2012 by John W. Bocock, a retired business man at Sidney, has had an unusual range of experience varying from that of an old time telegraph operator to a cotton planter and farmer. Much of his active career has been passed in Champaign County but his business acquaintance is widely
Last Updated on April 13, 2012 by William P. Snyder, deceased, was for many years closely connected with the community interests in and about Dover, Shawnee County, and some record of his life and family connections should be entered in this publication. He was born in Fayette County, Ohio, October 8, 1828. His parents John
Last Updated on April 18, 2012 by The medical profession in Boise is ably represented by Dr. Harlan Page Ustick, a prominent homeopathic physician, who was born in Fayette county, Ohio, on the 26th of November, 1848. His paternal grandfather was a Baptist minister, who, leaving his home in France, crossed the Atlantic to New
“Our Heritage: Fayette County Celebrates Ohio Sesquicentennial, 1803-1953” is a commemorative publication created by the Fayette County Sesquicentennial Committee in 1953 to mark the 150th anniversary of Ohio’s statehood. This 20-page booklet, produced in Washington Court House, Ohio, serves as both a historical record and a keepsake program for the celebration. The booklet covers a range of topics related to Fayette County’s history, including its early settlement, notable events, and contributions to Ohio’s development.
Last Updated on February 13, 2012 by Parrett, Benjamin C.; real estate; born, Fayette County, O., 1879; son of Seth E. and Sarah Jane Creamer Parrett; educated, Washington C. H., Ohio, Grade and High School, Ohio State University, class 1902, degree B. Sc.; iron and steel chemist for five years; asst. supt. iron blast furnace,
Last Updated on June 28, 2011 by (Probably from Fayette County) Served from July 26, until August 16, 1813. Capt. Clement Triford Lieut. Bazzel Cleavenger Sergt. David Hayes Sergt. John Cooper Corp. John Grubb Corp. Jacob Pallman Drummer, John P. Newman Privates Alexander, David Blue, Jacob Blue, John Blue, Peter Cradle, John fCompton, George Gragg,
Last Updated on June 28, 2011 by (Probably from Fayette County) Served from July 26, until August 16, 1813 Capt. Samuel Myers Lieut. David Allen Ensign, John Popejoy Sergt. Arnold Richards Sergt. John Harrod Sergt. James Harvey Sergt. Solomon Parker Corp. Shreve Pancoast Corp. James Davis Corp. Michael Hawk Corp. Charles White Drummer, Armsted Carder
