Miami County OH

Biography of Benjamin Harper

The subject of this sketch needs no introduction to the older generation of Rock Island County, the larger enterprises of which he was intimately associated with throughout the many years of his residence here. Benjamin Harper was born February 12, 1817, in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died April 3, 1887, in the City of Rock Island, Illinois. When about fourteen years of age his parents removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he served his apprenticeship to the wagon-maker’s trade, upon completion of which, that spirit of bold initiative and energy which characterized his whole after life, asserted itself in … Read more

Genealogy of Ezekiel French

6 EZEKIEL FRENCH (Aaron1), b. June 17, 1775, Essex Co., New Jersey; d. Jan. 1, 1861, Miami Co., Ohio; m. (1st) Mar. 4, 1795, Phebe Bates (b. Jan. 18, 1775; d. Sep. 4, 1843), dau. of Ephraim Bates; m. (2nd) Jan. 16, 1845, Martha Jones (b. Mar. 21, 1773; d.) ; m. (3rd) Elizabeth (b. May, 1777, in N. J.; d. Feb., 1860, Miami Co., O.), widow of Enoch Sutton. Ezekiel French a moved from Pennsylvania to West Virginia, 1798, and to Miami Co., Ohio, 1811. Children of first marriage (none of second or third): 47 ISAAC FRENCH, b. Feb. … 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 J. Arthur Knoop M.D.

J. Arthur Knoop, M. D. In the family of Knoop the traditions of ability, honor and worth left by those who have gone beyond set a worthy precedent which the present generation and that from which it sprang, have followed, to which they have added a life chapter that must prove an inspiration and a positive incentive to those destined to come after. Among the exponents of the family’s integrity and professional ability is Dr. J. Arthur Knoop, a well known member of the Crawford County medical fraternity and a citizen who is doing his share in the movements that … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Timothy Titus’ Company

(Probably from Miami County) Served from September 4, 1813, until March 14, 1814. Capt. Timothy Titus Lieut. Daniel West Ensign. Adam Milmon Sergt. Severs Hudson Sergt. Daniel Mills Sergt. Philip Everman Sergt. George Whitmore Corp. John Fate Corp. Michael Tierman Corp. John Devors Corp. Job Severs Drummer, Ashbel Crane Fifer, William McKee Privates Baird, George Baldwin, Daniel Boner, Patrick Buchels, David C Buckles, David B. Bunnel, Noah Burrows, John Bushels, Henry Cast, Archibald Cast, John Crook, John Crosin, Edward Davis, George Dill, Solomon Dollison, Rezing Downs, David Emmet, John Garwood, Hosea Garwood, William Gaskil, Samuel Goodpaster, John Gray, Thomas Hayes, … Read more

Biography of Col. William H. Wallace

COL. WILLIAM H. WALLACE, – The subject of this sketch was born in Troy, Miami county, Ohio, July 19, 1811. His early life was spent in Indiana, where he studied law and was admitted to the bar. In 1835 he removed to Iowa, and was appointed, by Governor Lucas, colonel of the state troops. He was elected a member of the first legislature, and served as speaker of the house. He was thereafter elected to the council, and was president of that body. He was appointed, by President Taylor, receiver of public moneys at Fairfield, Iowa. In 1853 he removed … Read more

Biographical Sketch of W. P. Green

W. P. Green, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Ashmore; was born in Miami Co., Ohio, Sept. 8, 1827, being a son of James and Elizabeth (Heminway) Green; when he was about 10 years old, his parents removed to Randolph Co., Ind., and, in 1840, to Coles Co., returning a few years later to Ohio, and lived awhile in Darke Co., from which county they removed again to Randolph Co., Ind., and thence to Grant Co.; his father opened no less than seven farms in Ohio and Indiana the year the family returned to Ohio, Mr. Green made four trips between … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Reuben Westfall’s Company

(Probably from Miami County) Served from May 1, until May 15, 1812, and from October 24, until November 13, 1812. Capt. Reuben Westfall Lieut. Amos Petite Sergt. Jesse Miller Sergt. Moses Garard Corp. Elias Garard Privates Alexander, James Arnold, David Ballenger, Daniel Ballinger, Even Bennett, Benjamin Brown, John Coats, James Cothran, James Curtis, James Edwards, James Hunter, William Kern, Henry Kern, John Kyle, Samuel Layton, Joseph McJimsey, Robert McJimsey, William North, Richard Orbison, John Richardson, John Robbins, Richard Smith, Henry Smith, Jonathan Swailes, Rice Thomas, Adam Thomas, Samuel Thornsburg, Uriah Trader, Tegal Westfall, Joel Westfall, Levi White, Robert

Genealogy of Lydia French and James Fordyce

7 LYDIA FRENCH (Aaron1), b. about 1777, Essex Co., New Jersey; d. about 1856-7, Miami Co., Ohio; m. June 28, 1802, Amity, Pennsylvania, James Fordyce, Jr. (b. Sep. 17, 1 2; d. Aug., 1852) ; moved from Pennsylvania to Miami Co., Ohio, 1811. Children: 58 ELIZABETH FORDYCE, b. Apr. 8, 1803; d. Apr., 1806. 59 URI FORDYCE, b. Feb. 18, 1805; d. Mar. 4, 1876; m. Mar. 17, 1829, Margaret Ann Long; 10 ch., including RUHAMA ANN (b. Nov. 21,1831; d. May 13, 1809, N. Y. City; m. Thomas Bowdle); MARGARET ELLEN (b. May 15, 1838; lives at West Milton, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of J. H. Green

J. H. Green, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Ashmore; was born in Miami Co., Ohio, Oct. 27, 1826; he is a son of James and Elizabeth (Heminway) Green, both of whom were natives of King and Queen Co., Va.; both removed to Kentucky when young, married and moved to Ohio; in 1840, his parents removed to Coles Co., but returned in a few years to Ohio; Mr. Green removed permanently to the county in the fall of 1855, and settled on his present farm; he purchased 120 acres of land, paying there for $18 an acre; he owed on this … 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.

Roll Of Capt. Joseph Coleman’s Company

(Probably from Miami Co.) Served from May 4, until May 19, 1813. Capt. Joseph Coleman Lieut. Thomas McKee Sergt. Thomas Erwin Sergt. Jacob Martin Corp. Nathan Mages Corp. George Downs Privates Asheraft, Jonothan Lalin, John Marquis, William Smith, James Spry, Perry Thompson, Uriah Wilson, John

Biographical Sketch of Nelson R. Green

Nelson R. Green, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O.; was born in Miami Co., Ohio, Dec. 25, 1830; he is a son of James and Elizabeth (Heminway) Green, and accompanied his parents in their various removals given in their biography, and in 1850, came permanently to Coles Co.; he worked at various employments until 1854, when he was married on the 19th of January, to Miss Mary E. Brown, the eldest daughter of Jobe W. and Martha R. Brown, of Ashmore; she was born at the Walnut. Grove, in Edgar Co., 1834; they have nine children – Jonathan W., George A.. … Read more

Biography of John Charles Frey

John Charles Frey is a dairy farmer in Riley County. He is making a success of that business because he knows how, not only from experience but by close study, and he also brings to his work the indispensable faculty of industry and constant supervision of every detail. He might well be called the architect of his own destiny. The second oldest of a family of twelve children, and his parents being people of moderate circumstances, he felt the urge of responsibility when only a boy and did almost a man’s part in the fields when other children of his … Read more

Roll Of Lieut. Garner Bobo’s Company

(Probably from Miami Co.) Served from September 26, 1812, until March 26, 1813. Lieut. Garner Bobo Sergt. Jonothan Couch Corp. David Knight Corp. Thomas Green Privates Adams, Joseph Baker, Peter Ballinger, James Bedle, Daniel Dickson, Nicholas Dye, Samuel French, Ezektal Harrison, Richard Mann, Barnabus Mann, John Mason, Peter McConnoughey, David Mellinger, John Redinger, Andrew Shaver, Simon Simons, Adam Statler, Christopher Stranbarger, Joseph Vaneman, James Woodruff, Hampton

Roll Of Capt. Charles Hilliard’s Company

(Probably from Miami County) Served from February 22, until August 21, 1813. Capt. Charles Hilliard Lieut. John Hill Ensign John Kiser Sergt. James Frost Sergt. Thomas Ross Sergt. Thomas Gilbert Sergt. Samuel Clark Sergt. Benjamin Nogle Corp. Benjamin B. Winans Corp. Lewis Winans Corp. William Ramsey Musician, Samuel Haney Musician, John Manning Corp. William Brown Privates Anderson, Samuel Battroll, John Bayman, Thomas Blue, Barnabus Brown, Abraham Browning, Abraham Cary, David Cary, Thomas Castle, Ralph Castle, Ralph, Sr. Cox, John Crawford, James Dunn, Terwin Eller, Adam Favorite, Abraham Foster, Elijah Green, James Hance, Benjamin Harter, Jacob Ingle, Michael Jackson, John James, … Read more

Biography of Harrison Clay Taylor

Harrison Clay Taylor was one of the first settlers in Rice County, and he had had a very interesting career and one filled with business achievement that places him among the notable men of Lyons. He is a veteran merchant of that city and in the passing years had done much for its improvement and welfare. Mr. Taylor was born at Piqua in Miami County, Ohio, November 12, 1849. He is of English ancestry, his forefathers having settled in New Jersey in Colonial times. His grandfather was a native of Pennsylvania, was a member of the Quaker Church, and during … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Charles Wolverton’s Company

(Probably from Miami County) Served from August 24 until September 23, 1812. Capt. Charles Wolverton Lieut. James Blue Ensign, Reuben Westfall Sergt. Samuel Kyle Sergt. Ezekial Kirtley Sergt. James Morrow Sergt. James Brown Corp. John Pelford Corp. John McClary Corp. James Marshall Corp. Nathaniel Garard Privates Barnes, Robert Bedle, Abraham Bedle, Samuel Bedle, Solomon Bull, John Bull, Thomas Campbell, John Crossley, Joseph Crowder, William Dumont, Peter Dye, William Frost, William Garard, Abner Garard, Henry Garard, James Gibson, Andrew Hamil, Hugh Hay, James Hayes, James Howell, Samuel Hunt, George Ingerson, Benjamin Jackson, James Junkin, George Junkins, Lancelot Layton, Joseph Leland, Simon … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Luce’s Company

(Probably from Miami Co.) Served from August 23, 1812, until February 22, 1813. Capt. William Luce Lieut. John McClary Ensign John Dodds Sergt. Edward Dyer Sergt. Benjamin John Sergt. John Brown Sergt. Robert McElhaney Corp. Robert Elliott Corp. Jeremiah Collins Corp. Abraham Corrall Corp. Peter Rodebaugh Drummer, Samuel Buck Fifer, Peter Musselman Privates Blair, William Boles, John Bowman, Gilbert Brown, John Bull, Amos Catro, Charles Clark, Andrew Cofman, Henry Cofman, Jacob Coleman, George Cook, John Creviston, Henry Deem, John Fall, Hanteter Green, John Hannason, Samuel Houser, John Long, Jesse McGraw, James McGrew, Archibald McGrew, Samuel More, Samuel Rial, Jaq Robbins, … Read more

Biography of Thomas W. Taylor, M. D.

Dr. Thomas W. Taylor, a well known urologist of St. Louis, was born at Newcastle in Staffordshire, England, March 4, 1880, his parents being James and Elizabeth (Onions) Taylor, who likewise were natives of the Merrie Isle. It was in the year 1882 that the father brought the family to the new world, settling originally in New Castle, Pennsylvania, while later he removed to Piqua, Ohio, where he successfully engaged in mercantile pursuits for many years. He passed away December 16, 1915, at the advanced age of eighty, while his wife died in Piqua, in 1914, at the age of … Read more