Greene County OH

Biographical Sketch of Charles Orr

Orr, Charles; investments; born, Xenia, O., 1862; son of John and Henriette Kiloh Orr; married, Xenia, O., Emily L. Currie; book business, Xenia, 1880-1886; same New York, 1886-1889; librarian, Case Library, Cleveland, 1889-1905; director of schools, Cleveland, 1905-1912 (member Board of Education, 1902-1905); investment, 1912 to date; pres. Ohio Library Ass’n, 1897-1899; member State Library Commission, 1898-1911; member American Library Ass’n, American Historical Ass’n, Rowfant Club; pres. Glen Valley Club.

Roll Of Capt. James Morrow’s Company

(Probably from Greene County) Served from May 10, until May 19, 1813 Capt. James Morrow Lieut. Christopher Sroupe Ensign George Townsley Sergt. Joseph Kyle, Jr. Sergt. James Colliers Sergt. Samuel Galloway Sergt. John McCullough Corp. George Logan Corp, Robert Stephenson Corp. William McCoy Corp. Arthur McFarland Privates Andrew, Hugh Andrew, James Baldwin, David Barnes, John Beatty, William A Bishop, Solomon Bull, James Bull, John Cannon, Anthony Chambers, David Cohagen, John Confer, George Currie, William Dean, Robert Dermitt, Isaac Galloway, James N Galloway, John Gant, Robert Gibson, John Gibson, Montelion Goldsby, Briggs M Goldsby, George Goldsby, John Gowdy, John Gowdy, Robert … Read more

Biography of Ralph M. McKee

Ralph M. McKee is superintendent of the consolidated city schools at Neal in Greenwood County. He is one of the younger men engaged in educational work in Kansas, and had a highly creditable record for the work he had already done and stands high both among his fellow teachers and in his home community. Mr. McKee was born at Xenia, Ohio, December 1, 1893. His McKee ancestors were early settlers in America. Mr. McKee had strains of English and Irish ancestry, and inherits good qualities through both lines. His father, W. T. McKee, was born in Ohio in 1861, and … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Robert McClelland’s Company

(Probably from Greene County). Served from August 22, until September 22, 1812, and from May 25, until November 24, 1813. Capt. Robert McClelland Lieut. James McBride Lieut. Elisha Leslie Ensign David Douglas Ensign William Erwin Sergt. Samuel Snodgrass Sergt. Isaac Miller Sergt. Jacob Hozier Sergt. John McDaniel Sergt. John Barnes Corp. Samuel Lawrence Corp. Henry Webb Corp. William Sutton Corp. John Alexander Corp. John Hacker Corp. Jacob Beals Corp. William Constant Corp. Adam Wolf Fifer, Robert Snodgrass Musician, William Harrison Musician, Daniel DeWitt Privates Alexander, Francis Allen, William Babcock, Thomas Benham, John Benitt, James Benjamin, Lewis Benjamin, Thomas Bias, Isaac … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Davis’ Company

(Probably from Greene Co.) Served from May 3, until May 20, 1813. Capt. John Davis Lieut. David M. Laughead Lieut. Stephen Commwell Cornet, Henry Barnes Sergt. John B. Todd Sergt. Adam Shigley Sergt. David Hanes Sergt. John John Privates Barker, Joseph Black, Peter Blue, Davis Clifford, Thomas Devone, John Elam, John Gibson, John Gill, Hugh Glum, Thomas Lamm, Josiah McFarland, John Mitchell, James Munthoud, Ephraim Shanks, Thomas Shaw, Amos Talbert, Josiah G. Taylor, John A Vance, John Watson, James West, William White, John

Biographical Sketch of Marcus J. Parrott

Marcus J. Parrott, the second delegate to Congress from Kansas Territory, was born at Hamburg, South Carolina, October 27, 1828. He received both a classical and a legal education and served two terms in the Ohio Legislature (having located for practice at Dayton) previous to becoming a resident of Leavenworth in 1855. At the first session of the Territorial Supreme Court, which commenced in July of that year, he was appointed reporter of the decisions, and in October was elected a delegate to the Topeka Constitutional Convention. He acted as a lawyer of the defense in the trial of Governor … Read more

Slave Narrative of Peter Bruner

Interviewer: Evelyn McLemore Person Interviewed: Peter Bruner Date of Interview: 1936 Location: Kentucky Place of Birth: Winchester, Kentucky, Clark Co. Date of Birth: 1845 ESTILL CO. (Evelyn McLemore) Story of Peter Bruner, a former slave: Peter Bruner, was born in Winchester, Kentucky, Clark Co., in 1845. His master was John Bell Bruner, who at that time treated him fairly well. When Peter was 10 years of age his master brought him and his sister to Irvine. After arriving in Irvine, Peter’s master was very cruel to him. They got only cornbread, fat meat and water to eat. If his master’s … Read more

Biography of D. D. Ross Turner Campbell

Ross Turner Campbell, D. D., who had been president of Cooper College at Sterling since 1910, had given the best years of his life to the ministry and teachers, affiliated for generations with the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Campbell was born at Clifton in Greene County, Ohio, December 1, 1863. His great-grandfather was Alexander Campbell, who was born in the Highlands of Scotland, went from there to County Derry, Ireland, and in 1790 arrived in the United States, locating on a farm in Bart Township of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was a substantial farmer, and died at Newcastle, Pennsylvania, in … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John Hunt

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 he obtained in the schools of Xenia, Ohio, and as a student of Antioch College, after he had attained to manhood; he left home at the age or 18 years, and engaged in teaching school some four years; in 1860, he purchased a farm in Coles Co., and followed agricultural pursuits for … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Stephenson’s Company

(Probably from Greene County). Served from October 24, until December 22, 1812, and from Sept. 20, 1813, until March 20, 1814 Capt. William Stephenson Lieut. Samuel Stites Ensign, John McCally Lieut. Edward Jones Ensign, Daniel Kebbinger Sergt. Alexander Ireland Sergt. Thomas Sleeth Sergt. Moses McNair Sergt. Peter Pence Sergt. William Kelley Sergt. William Harper Corp. Peter Stephenson Corp. James McKaig Corp. William Wilson Corp. Nelson Lansdell Corp. William Price Corp. Elias Gilkin Fifer, Jonothan Claton Fifer, Henry Steenbarger Drummer, John Gillelan Drummer, Joseph Jones Privates Adams, John Babcock, Simon Babcock, William Bates, John Beason, Thomas Beeth, James Benet, Francis Bennett, … Read more

Shawnee Indians

The Shawnee Tribe, meaning “southerners,” is recognized for its significant role in the history of numerous regions across the United States, with its name reflected in places from Pennsylvania to Georgia. The Shawnee were part of the Algonquian linguistic group, closely related to tribes such as the Fox, Sauk, and Kickapoo. Known for their frequent migrations, the Shawnee had historic settlements in locations like the Cumberland River Valley and Ohio, forming five primary divisions, including Chillicothe and Piqua. Their complex history of relocation, resistance against European settlers, and leadership under figures like Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa has made them a central part of early American history. Shawnee populations were dispersed over time, eventually settling primarily in Oklahoma by the 20th century.

Biography of Samuel Bowman

Samuel Bowman, now of Coffeyville, where he is engaged in the real estate, insurance and loan business with his sons, is a Kansas resident of nearly thirty-five years and was long prominent in Labette County, where he served two terms as probate judge. His Bowman ancestors were German people who came to Pennsylvania in Colonial times. His grandfather, Benjamin Bowman, a native of Pennsylvania, was a farmer and cabinet maker, also a minister of the Dunkard Church, and spent many years in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where he died some years before Judge Bowman was born. It was in … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Edwin D. Rider

Rider, Edwin D.; milk dealer; born, Navarre, O., Nov. 2, 1884; son of Daniel W. and Isabelle Exline Rider; educated at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Military School, at Xenia, O.; discharged, June 5, 1901, second sargt.; married, East Bangor, Pa., June 12, 1907, Carrie M. Williams; issue, two daughters, Isabelle and Edith; has been in the dairy business in Cleveland twelve years; four years was associated with The Flood-Pratt Dairy Co.; has been conducting The Model Dairy for eight years; stockholder The Doan Savings & Loan Co.; member of Mayflower Lodge, No. 679, I. O. 0. F.

Roll Of Capt. Robert Gowdy’s Company

(Probably from Greene Co.) Served from August 23, until September 21, 1813. Capt. Robert Gowdy Lieut. Thomas Constant Sergt. Samuel Gray Sergt. William Sutton Sergt. Joel Hixon Sergt. James Fire Corp. William Sterrett Corp. John Loid Corp. William Simpson Corp. David Conkelon Drummer, William Allen Fifer, Samuel Simpson Privates Aldreedezr, Littleberry Barber, John Barnes, Alexander Beales, Jonothan Beaman, Peter Bell, Daniel Bruce, James Conkelon, Samuel Curtis, Wiley Gawley, Ryan Gibson, John Gibson, Thomas Gill, John Hoop, Andrew Hough, Joseph Hummer, Peter John, William Joiner, Charles Jones, Jacob Larew, Abraham Maxey, Martin Maxey, Stephen Moore, James Oemm, Samuel Salsberry, James Sutton, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Samuel Martin’s Company

(Probably from Greene County) Served from August 24, 1813, until February 24. 1813. Capt. Samuel Martin Lieut. David Hannah Ensign Jacob Crouse Sergt. John Jackson Sergt. Noah Frederick Sergt. Robert Corning Sergt. William Phelps Corp. Thomas Armstrong Corp. James Bennet Corp. Phillip Branaberry Corp. Benjamin Stephens Fifer, David M. Casky Drummer, Frederick Blaker Privates Anderson, Andrew Anderson. James Armstrong, Thomas Basham, Ezekial Belli, William Bishop, Joseph Bowlin, Eli Bradfield, Joseph Brinker, Peter Britton, Archibald Brown. William Dougherty, Samuel Farmer, Thomas Fiskel, Fred Frederick, Thomas Fulks, Charles Geddes, James Gibson, John Gilson, David Harrison, Daniel Helmick, Adam Hickman, Nicholas Jones, Nicholas … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Clark’s Company

(Probably from Greene County). Served from October 18, until November 20, 1812, and from August 10, until September 5, 1813. Capt. John Clark Lieut. John Blessing CLieut. Samuel Jenkins Ensign. Boston Hoblit Ensign, Robert Breddy Sergt. James Buckles Sergt. William Knight Sergt. John Long Sergt, Edward Allen Sergt. James Ross Sergt. Isaachar Pepper Sergt, John McElvey Sergt. Perry Timmons Corp. James Rowe Corp, Robert Demis Corp. Arthur Lavis Corp. John Dysert Corp, John Biddle Corp. James Stephenson Corp. Thomas Cason Corp, Benjamin Allen Privates Amos, Pleasant Armstrong, John Biddle, Henry Blue, Daniel Brown, William Brown, Zechariah Buckles, David Buckles, Henry … Read more

Biography of Amos S. Lapham

Amos S. Lapham. There are but few members of the bar of Southeastern Kansas who have exceeded the record of Amos S. Lapham, of Chanute, for length and continuity of service, for devotion to the best ethics of the profession and for connection with important litigation. His standing is that of one of the foremost members of the bar of this part of the state. Judge Lapham was born on a farm in Champaign County, Ohio, April 6, 1845, and is a son of Oziel and Mahala (Steere) Lapham, and belongs to one of America’s old and honored families. John … Read more

Biography of Winfield Freeman

Winfield Freeman. Lawyer, author, traveler, leader in republican politics and a business man, Winfield Freeman has been a Kansan for more than thirty-five years. He has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the foremost members of the bar in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born at London, Ohio, January 3, 1848, a son of James F. and Eleanor (Dawson) Freeman. His early life was spent in Winchester, Ohio, where he attended the public schools and where he read law in the office of Hon. A. Stiver. Admitted to the bar in 1869, at the age of twenty-one, he practiced … Read more

Biography of Preston B. Plumb

In the words of his biographer, Preston B. Plumb was a pioneer in Kansas. He was one of the founders of Emporia. He was in the Union army, and both major and lieutenant-colonel of the Eleventh Kansas. He was long United States senator from Kansas. In the Senate he was one of the men who accomplished things. He was the father of the ides of the conservation of the natural resources of America. It was his law that created the National Forest Reserve and extended aid to irrigation and the reclamation of arid lands. Many of the laws on the … Read more

Biography of G. W. Hartsock

G. W. Hartsock. The record of a true and upright Christian gentleman, a man of more than ordinary business acumen fortified by years of industry, is that of G. W. Hartsock, who with his noble wife is now spending years of retirement at their home on Belle Avenue in the City of Rantoul. Mr. Hartsock was born in Greene County, Ohio, son of David and Sarah J. (Cornell) Hartsock, both natives of Ohio. His grandfather, Sylvanus Cornell, was a soldier of the War of 1812 under General Harrison, and for many years he drew a pension until his death. G. … Read more