Highland County OH

Biography of Samuel Ervin

Samuel Ervin, retired hardware merchant, large land owner, and a resident of Tuscola, was born in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio, in 1844. He was reared and educated in his native County and in 1865 came vest and located in Tuscola. He and a younger brother were associated in business together up to 1893, when he retires. He owns five hundred and sixty acres of land that extends up to the corporate limits of Tuscola. In 1871 Mr. Ervin was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Beach, who wits born on Staten Island. She died in T894. To their marriage were … Read more

Biography of John W. Minnick

JOHN W. MINNICK. – In the person of the subject of this sketch we have one of the leading men of Union county, both in matters of business and of prominence in development and progress of that which is for the interests of all citizens. Forceful, energetic and wide awake, he has made his influence felt not alone in the enterprises of business where he is universally successful, but also in the conventions and newspapers of the county, being recognized as one of the most vigorous and telling local writers of the county, thus casting an influence that is both … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Jones’ Company

(Probably from Ross and Highland Counties.) Served from July 29, until September 8, 1813 Capt. John Jones Lieut. Alexander Morrow Ensign Samuel Kilgore Sergt. John Robbins Sergt. Robert Duncan Sergt. John King Sergt. Henry Anderson Corp. Richard P. Johnson Corp. Jeremiah Lane Corp. Frederick Dueknall Corp. Thomas Coffey Privates Adams, David Anderson, Balaam, Baldwin, Richard Bell, Charles Benton, Moses Brackney, Ell Bronce, Frederick Byles, Thomas Caps, James Caw, Nathaniel Chaney, Gabriel Charweater, Thomas Collins, James Cupps, William Currey, Nathaniel Garret, Charles Grad, James Hicks, Moses Hoten, James Hunt, Ira Hutsenpeller, John Johnson, James Johnson, Larkin Johnson, Simeon Jones, Thomas Kingery, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Thomas Wisbey’s Company

(Probably from Highland Co.) Served from July 29, until August 19, 1813. Capt. Thomas Wisbey Lieut. Nathaniel Campbell Ensign Jacob Moury Sergt. Isaac Collins Sergt. Thomas McCoy Corp. Samuel W. Finley Corp. Andrew Badgley Privates Bell, Andrew Boatman, George Chapman, Asabel Chapman. Isaac Coffman, Phillip Duncan, Amos Gibler, Daniel Gossett, John Lantz, Henry Lantz, John Ross, Isaiah Ross, St. Clair Sloan, James Stoot, Jacob Super, Henry

Roll Of Capt. Hugh Roger’s Company

(Probably from Highland County) Served from July 28, until August 26, 1813. Capt. Hugh Rogers Lieut. John Evans Ensign Ell Blunt Sergt. Roland Rogers Sergt. Hugh Hill Sergt. Pearce Evans Sergt. M. D. Swearengen Corp. Joseph Chaney Corp. Isaac Evans Privates Blount, Andrew Calvin, Thomas Davidson, Joseph Davidson, Thomas Evans, Amos Evans, Dan Ferguson, John Frederick, George Hare, William Headman, John Hinton, Benjamin Hinton, Evan Hinton, William Houghan, Moses Houghman, Isaac Hunter, Thomas Rouse, Henry Savage, James Shaver, Andrew Stafford, James Stillman, William Swartz, Sebastian Walter, John Wilken, Philip Wilkin, Benjamin Wilkinson, William Wright, William

Biography of George S. Smith, Rev.

Rev. George S. Smith. The career of George S. Smith had led him into various of life’s activities. He had wielded the implements of destruction as a soldier in his country’s services, had preached the gospel of peace and good will as a minister of the Christian Church, had manipulated the tools of the agriculturist in the cultivation of the soil, and had represented his fellow citizens in legislative halls. In each avenue of endeavor he had handled himself worthily and had discharged his duties faithfully, and this fact alone would entitle him to representation among the leading citizens of … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Moses Patterson’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Highland County) Served from September 14, until October 14, 1812. Capt. Moses Patterson Lieut. David Strain Ensign Samuel Evans Sergt. Augustus Richards Sergt. James Rodgers Sergt. Joseph Patterson Sergt. John McConnel Corp. John Thornton Corp. Price Evans Corp. James Jolly Corp. Samuel McConnel Privates Adair, George Blair, John Buckham, Thomas Connell, John Davies, Jacob Evans, Dan Finch, Josiah Flinn, Joshua Frame, George Harper, James Hedd, Bigges Hinton, Evans Jolly, David Keys, William Lamb, Maxwell McConnel, James McMunn, William Midseker, David Monn, William Morrow, William Pittenger, Nicholas Rapp, David Riddick, Samuel D Smalley, Joseph Strain, John R. Swartz, Henry … Read more

Roll Of Captain William Dunlap’s Company

(Probably from Highland County) Served from July 29, until September 8, 1813 Capt. William Dunlap Lieut. Daniel Coe Ensign Henry Bayne Sergt. Stephen Parker Sergt. Thomas Bayne Scrgt. Ebenezer David Sergt. Timothy Shirely Sergt. Benjamin Cutler Sergt. Arthur O’Hara Corp. James Henland Corp. Abraham McDaniel Corp. John Meyars Corp. George Davidson Corp. John Readman Privates Austain, Nelson Bayne, John Bayne, William Beard, John Beasley, Jepther Canady, James Carr, James Carr, John Carter, John Cartmill, John Cavet, James Cumberland, Thomas Cummings, Anthony Dickins, Thomas Dryden, Thomas Fetters, Daniel Finley, Reisten Fisher, Jacob Games, John W Hall, Joseph Hanover, Isaac Hathaway, Aaron … Read more

History of Highland County Ohio

1871 Outline Map of Highland County Ohio

Folklore of Highland County, a 1946 book by Violet Morgan, is a collection of historical accounts and folklore about Highland County, Ohio. The book features a range of topics, including the area’s geography, the history of its indigenous populations, and stories about settlers who came to the area in the 19th century.

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

Biography of Lew E. Stevenson

Lew E. Stevenson. The village and community of St. Joseph have had no citizen whose work and interests have been more closely identified with the general welfare than Lew E. Stevenson. His home has been there for forty years, and almost continuously during that time he was in business in the village, but has kept in close touch with the agricultural development as well. He has given liberally of his thought and purpose to the upbuilding of local institutions, particularly the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is now the only surviving original trustee. Mr. Stevenson was born in Highland … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Homer H. McKeehan

McKeehan, Homer H.; lawyer; born, Hillsboro, O., June 27, 1870; son of Milton and Sarah Foraker McKeehan; Ohio Wesleyan University, B. A.; married, Hillsboro, 0., Dec. 16, 1896, Nancy Spaeger; one daughter; member law firm Hoyt, Dustin, Kelley, McKeehan & Andrews; member Union, Country, Mayfield, Euclid, and Athletic Clubs, and (I.K Fraternity).

Roll Of Capt. Joel Bereman’s Company

(Probably from Highland Co.) Served from March 28, until September 28, 1812. Capt. Joel Bereman Lieut. Hugh Rodgers Ensign Peter Cooley Sergt. James Heslet Sergt. William Black Sergt. Nathan Roansevell Corp. Jesse Williams Corp Robert Fitzpatrick Corp. Jacob Metzgar Corp. William Rion Corp. John Hoop Privates Beard, John R Bryan, Jesse Burns, James Coe, Joseph Cosby, Stith Dick, Quintin Eavans, Samuel Edgington, Joseph Fitzpatrick, John Gibson, Samuel Haigh, Job Hilderbrand, David Hix, Nathan Hoffman, Phelix Hoop, John Kelso, Michael McGowan, John McRight, James Shoomaker, Solomon Steward, Willson Strain, William Sturin, Thomas Watts, Thomas

Roll Of Capt. James Patterson’s Company

(Probably from Highland County) Served from July 28, until September 8, 1813. Capt. James Patterson Lieut. Oliver Harris Ensign Jacob Moury Sergt. Samuel Boyd Sergt. John Shefer Sergt. George Caley Sergt. William Thompson Corp. David McConnel Corp. John Gosselt Corp. Jacob Shafer Corp. Ozwell Ayers Privates Barnes, John Barr, Thomas Berryman, Thomas Blunt, Solomon Boyd, James Calvin, James Chailes. Andrew Davidson, David Dill, Thomas Eakins, John Emry, John Flinn, John Flinn, Joshua Gasset, Moses Giblen, John Gribby, Frederick Hair, Stephenson Hair, William Harvey, Samuel Hatter, Andrew Hicks, Nathan Hiltebrand, Philip Houghan, John Kingery, David Layman, David Lear, Andrew Malcolm, Joseph … 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

Biography of William Henry Canaday

It is fitting that in a work that purports to accord to the leading citizens of Harney county representation there should be special mention of the well known business man whose name heads this article and who has labored in our midst for a number of years, gaining a good success and making for himself a name and standing which are enviable. Madison Canaday was born in Hillsboro, Highland county, Ohio, on October 21, 1831, and when a boy went with his parent to Illinois and then to Iowa, whence they crossed the plains with ox teams in 1852. They … Read more

Biography of Frank R. Glascock

After many years of activity in real estate circles of Haskell, Frank R. Glascock is now living retired at the age of seventy, having through industry, ability and perseverance accumulated a substantial competence which enables him to rest from further labor. He is a native of Ohio, his birth having occurred in Highland County on the 22d of February, 1851, and his parents were Joseph and Alcinda (Stone) Glascock, the former of whom was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. On starting out in life for himself Frank R. Glascock engaged in farming and merchandising at Hillsboro, Ohio, for a number … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Thomas H. Hogsett

Hogsett, Thomas H.; corporation lawyer; born, Highland County, O., May 17, 1858; son of John N. and Hanah E. Hughes Hogsett; educated, common and high schools and private teachers; studied law in the office of Hon. Charles H. Collins, in Hillsboro, completing law course in Cincinnati Law School, in 1882; admitted to bar that year, but owing to ill health, did not begin practice until 1883; married, Columbus, Neb., June 8, 1883, Miss Rebecca Jones; issue, one daughter, Edith, and one son, Robert; in 1883, practiced law in Hillsboro; two years in practice with the late Judge Albert G. Mathews; … Read more

Roll Of Capt. G. W. Barrere’s Company (Cavalry.)

(Probably from Highland County) Served from April 30, 1812, until May 6, 1813. Capt. G. W. Barrere Lieut. John Davidson Ensign John Elliott Sergt. Sovereign Brown Sergt. Peter Hoop Sergt. Robert Hunter Sergt. Benjamin Eakins Corp. Henry Addison Corp. David N. Gardner Corp. Gideon Jackson Corp. William Davidson Bugler, Wm. Stockton Privates Badgley, Robert Barden, George Barnes, Jacob Barngrover, George Boatman, Elias Bond, Henry Borden, David Borden, Jacob Borden, John Bowman, John Campton, Robert Campton, William Charles, Andrew Colvin, John Davidson, John Duckwall, John Eakins, St. Clear Gibler, John Gibler, Phillip Grisley, Levi Hair, John Hill, William Hoffman, Jacob Hough, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Jones’ Company

(Probably from Highland County) Served from May 1, 1812 until May 1, 1813. Capt. John Jones Lieut. James Patterson Ensign, Thomas Rogers Sergt. John Fisher Sergt. James McConnel Sergt. Jacob Baker Sergt. Elijah C. Wilkerson Sergt. Thomas Smith Corp. Chalffn Robert Corp. John Campbell Corp. James Strain Corp. James Stanbury Corp. Walker Baldwin Corp. Robert Strain Drummer, William Bunten Fifer, Samuel Stephenson Privates Baker, Jacob Baldwin, Walton Bell, George Bell, John Belser, Micajah Braidy, Harrison Bunten, William Childers, Joseph Coons, William R Countryman, Henry Earls, David Earls, Isaac Gall, George Harper, Alexander Hart, Silas Hartman, Jacob Harvey, Beacher Hastings, George … Read more