Pickaway County OH

Biography of Capt. John Halstead

This gentleman is regarded as one of the most influential and worthy citizens of Howell County, and it is a pleasure to here chronicle the events that mark his life as one of usefulness. Capt. John Halstead, whose name was originally spelled with two L’s, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, October8, 1841. In tracing back the genealogy of this family we find that it originated in England, and that the first immigrants to this country settled on Manhattan Island, where they were among the pioneers. Alabartis Halstead, father of our subject, was born in the Empire State in 1808. … Read more

Logan Elm And Monument, Circleville, Ohio

Logan, Chief of the Mingoes, was a Cayuga Indian, born at Auburn, New York in 1726. He was the son of Chief Shikellamy, deputy of the Six Nations over the Indians at a section of Pennsylvania. Like his father, Logan was a firm friend of the white man. Upon moving to Ohio, Logan was made chief of the mingoes. During the year 1774 a band of adventurers and “land grabbers” under the leadership of a Captain Michael Cresap and Daniel Greathouse, who were encouraged by a Dr. John Connolly, said to have been under the hire of Governor Dunmore, of … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Stephen Horsey’s Company

(Probably from Pickaway County) Served from July 28, until August 26, 1813. Capt. Stephen Horsey Lieut. James Nevill Ensign, Cornelius Mikel Sergt. John Pancake Sergt. Balitha Linch Sergt. Daniel Justice Sergt. Pierce Atchison Privates Atchison, Fielding Beavins, Josiah Benedict, James Campbell, Robert Chipman, John Devenport, Wesley Diver, James Dodd, Isaac, Dumond, Isaac Flemming, John Foresman, Henry Galbraith, John Hanaman, George Henderson, David Henderson, James Henderson, John Horsey, Edward Hubbard, John Johnson, Richard King, William Knight, Enos Lacount, James Leonard, Charles McGroos, Isaac Moore, Fergus Moore, James Nicholas Christian Randle, Tibble Ridman, James Rively, Daniel Romine, Abraham Seabourn, Doress Shephard, William … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Thomas H. Crispin

Thomas H. Crispin, farmer; P. O. Rardin; born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, May 5, 1833, where he attended school and assisted his father in the mason trade until 14 years of age, when he went to Bellefontaine, Logan Co., where he learned and worked at the trade of mason and plasterer until 1852, when he emigrated to Carlinville, Ill., and followed his trade for six years; he located in Coles Co. in the spring of 1859, on Sec. 30, Morgan Tp., where he engaged in farming one year, then six years upon Sec 9; he located upon his present place … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Miller’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Pickaway County) Served from May 8, until May 20, 1813, and from February 16, until March 16, 1814. Capt. William Miller Lieut. Peter Rou Ensign Jacon Frazier Sergt. Joshua Miller Sergt. Henry Wise Sergt. George Hoffman Corp. Thomas Spillman Corp. Benjamin Reynals Privates Bawton, Adam Blair, William Bothin, George Bowsher, Anthony Brown, Robert Bryner, John Cade, Dorman Colter, Charles Craig, David Dickson, George Ferrin, Daniel Funk, Henry Gibson, Robert Graham, Robert Hannady, William Hannan, Samuel Hardesty, Richard Hively, Jacob Hobbs, Richards House, John Johnston, Henry Justice, Jesse Kenser, Peter Loofborrow, Peter Meyres, Jacob Neff, Adam Reister, George Richardson, … Read more

Biography of A. D. S. Alkire

A. D. S. Alkire is the well-known and popular City Clerk and Assessor of Riverside, a position he ably fills with credit to himself and honor to that enterprising city. Mr. Alkire is a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, born at Mount Sterling in 1837. His father, William A. Alkire, was a native of Kentucky and a descendant of an old colonial family of Virginia. He was a carpenter by trade, but was engaged also in farming. Mr. Alkire’s mother, Hannah (Osborne) Alkire, was a native of Ohio, and died when the subject of this sketch was but four years … Read more

Biography of Hon. Thomas J. Roth

Hon. Thomas J. Roth. Since 1906 the legal profession of Champaign County has been capably and honorably represented at Urbana by Hon. Thomas J. Roth, former judge of the County Court and a legist of the county for forty-three years. For the greater part of this period Judge Roth was located at Rantoul, but came to Urbana to assume the duties of his judicial office, and upon the expiration of his term remained at the county seat in the enjoyment of a constantly increasing practice. Hon. Thomas J. Roth was born at Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, December 3, 1846. and … Read more

Biography of George H. Hunter

George H. Hunter, a resident of Wellington almost forty years, is one of the leading millers of the state, is president of the oldest bank in Wellington, and has also given much of his time and energies to public affairs, being the present mayor of Wellington. He was born on a farm near Circleville, Ohio, December 1, 1849, one of the five children of Alexander M. and Sophia (Zepp) Hunter, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Pennsylvania. Sophia Zepp was of Pennsylvania Dutch extraction, and when a child was brought to Ohio by her uncle and … Read more

Biography of Charles B. Wiggins

Charles B. Wiggins. So indispensable has the automobile become to modern life that one is led to marvel that such great progress in manufacture and use could have been made in comparatively so short a time. Although the idea of self-propelled vehicles was entertained and to some extent proved possible long before 1886, when the first horseless carriage as a practical conveyance appeared on the boulevards of Paris, France, it presented so many impossible features that for years the venture was not regarded as feasible. When other motive power than steam became known to the industries, it required only the … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Perce, William

Perce, William dealer in a general line of groceries, provisions and queensware, opened trade on October 4, 1880. He carries a stock of about $2,500. Came to Russell in 1874 and farmed five years. Was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1817, and raised as a farmer. Moved to Springfield, Ill., in 1849, and engaged in the manufacture of brooms a few years. He was City Marshal of Springfield for one year, and Captain of the Police in 1860-61. Enlisted as First Lieutenant in Company C, Eleventh Missouri Volunteers, in July 1861. Resigned the next May on account of ill-health, … Read more

Biography of Joel M. Walker

In all the walks of life Captain Joel M. Walker has so acquitted himself as to be regarded as a most valued and honorable citizen, and as a representative business man and a leader ni political circles he well deserves mention among the prominent residents of Idaho. Through the civil war he loyally served his country upon the field of battle, and has ever discharged his duties of citizenship with marked promptness and fidelity. It is pleasing indulgence to write the biography of a man who has been so prominent in the civil and military affairs of the nation as … 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.

Biographical Sketch of William Hollis

William Hollis, retired limner; P. O. Oakland; born in Essex Co., Del., Jan. 18, 1800, where he engaged in farming until 25 years of age, when he emigrated West, and located in Pickaway Co., Ohio, and engaged in farming until 1845, when he came to Illinois and located in Edgar Co., where he followed farming for a period of thirty years; in 1875, he purchased his present residence in Oakland, where he has since lived, with the exception of a short time, which he lived upon his farm; he also owns a farm of 160 acres, upon which are good … Read more

Biography of Hon. Horace S. Clark

Hon. Horace S. Clark, attorney at law, Mattoon; was born in Huntsburg, Geauga Co., Ohio, Aug. 12, 1840; his father emigrated to Ohio from Vermont at an early day; at the age of 15 years, with a fair education, he left the old homestead and came West to Chicago, where he sought employment and labored a short time; he soon left the city and going to Kane Co., engaged in farm work during the summer and attended school during the winter season, paying his way by manual labor before and after school-hours; in the spring of 1856, he reached Iowa … Read more

Roll Of Capt. George Wolf’s Company

(From Pickaway County) Served from July 28, until August 26, 1813. Capt. George Wolf Lieut. George Steely Ensign, Jesse Cook Sergt. John Scott Sergt. Jonas Baum Sergt. Wesley Rush Sergt. William Cook Corp. Moses Rush Corp. Joseph Cravistone Corp. David Vale Corp. Josiah Rush Privates Baum, Peter Brougher, Conrad Burnes, Joseph Chedd, Daniel Creigh, Samuel Denny, William Earnest, Michael Fressman, Hugh Gordon, Alexander Graham, Robert Headley George Julian, John Leonard, Abraham Lutz, John D Lutz, Samuel May, John McClintock, Jeheil McClintock, William Mevguit, John Michael, John Morehous, Augustine Neace, George Nebb, Christian Riser, William Ross, Jacob B Rush, Peter Scott, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Adam Berry’s Company

(From Pickaway & Ross Cos.) Served from April 11, until May 12, 1813, and from April 11, until May 12, 1814 Capt. Adam Berry Lieut. Arthur McPhee or McKee Ensign, John Thompson Ensign, John Thebus Sergt. John Beavens Sergt. Jacob Smith Sergt. George Spangler Sergt. Thomas Powell Sergt. John Spores Sergt. Blain Sergt. George Fry Sergt. Adam Zehrung Sergt. John Clark Sergt. John Shoup Corp. Phillip Least Corp. Hugh Caul Corp. John Knight Corp. Stephen Stewart Drummer jacob Smith Fifer, George Shaugler Privates Alcot, Israel Andrew, Thomas Bagley, Thomas Ballard, Linsey S Ballinger, Joseph Barber, Edward Beek, Alexander Bellote, Walter … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Thomas Renick’s Company

(From Pickaway County). Served from July 26, until August 26, 1813. Capt. Thomas Renick Lieut. Asahel Heath Ensign James Halle Sergt. Johnston Hemphill Sergt. Michael Phillip Sergt. Edward Conroy Sergt. David Marsh Privates Baley, Robert Baley, William Barnes, William Campbell, James Caster, Jacob Caster, James Cole, John Cuppin, Joseph Davis, John Dixson, Alexander Dixson, William Fulson, Joshua Gleeze, Adam Heath, William Kearns, Abner Linton, William Madden, John Madden, Rowzewed Marquis, Abraham Martin, John McKinney, Henry Paris, George Pense, John Pierce, John Renick, William Shawbrad, William Shoat, Stoy Short, Stephen Shreeves, Thomas Stiveson, David Swank, Richard Swank, William Thomas, David Ward, … Read more

Biography of Alexander Mahaffie

Alexander Mahaffie. An honored survivor of the great Civil War and a substantial retired farmer of Harwood Township is found in Alexander Mahaffie, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1835. For many years Mr. Mahaffie has been a respected and esteemed resident of Champaign County and he has been identified with many of the things which have been beneficial to this section. The parents of Alexander Mahaffie were William and Elizabeth Mahaffie, who moved from Ohio to Indiana when he was eighteen months old. There he grew to manhood and obtained a district school education. When the Civil … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Henry Coonrod’s Company (Cavalry)

(Probably from Pickaway County) Served from May 9, until May 24, 1813. Capt. Henry Coonrod Lieut. William Nicol Cornet, Joseph Maurice Sergt. Thomas R. Duncan Sergt. James Stanley Sergt. Thomas Harbert Sergt. Hane Harrelton Corp. David Martin Corp. Robert Johnston Corp. Jacob Stingly Corp. Peter Augistean Privates Adamson, Isaac Baum, Jacob Baum, Jonas Grim, David Grim, George Hossleton, Samuel Johnson, James Keller, George Laundry, Simeon Luiby, John Millson, Bernard Moore, Isaac Myer, William Nevill, Robert Nichols, John

Biographical Sketch of Thomas Furness

Thomas Furness, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Fuller’s Point; one of the early settlers; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Feb. 17. 1825; came to this State and settled in Coles Co. in 1856, and with the exception of five years’ residence in Moultrie Co., his home has been in Coles Co.; his farm, which is located in both counties, consists of 240 acres, valued at $7,200. He was married Dec. 25, 1848, to Miss Mary Kepler, who was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Feb. 9, 1829; they have ten children, seven of whom are living, viz., Louisa, Francis and … Read more