Ross County OH

Biography of David Wolff

DAVID WOLFF. In the whole range of commercial enterprise no interest is of more importance than that representing the sale of groceries. This fact is recognized and appreciated by all thoughtful and intelligent persons. In this connection we take pleasure in calling attention to a house which, though only established since 1883, has already proved itself to be indispensable to the locality. David Wolff is a native of the Buckeye State, born in Ross County January 2, 1852, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth Wolff, both of whom died in Ohio. This worthy couple were the parents of … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Hamilton’s Company

(From Ross or Butler County) Served from February 6, until August 6, 1813. Part of company served until 1816. Capt. John Hamilton Lieut. William Sheafor Ensign James Harper Sergt. John Haynes Sergt. Adam Stonebaker Sergt. Benjamin Barry Sergt. Eli Davis Corp. Nicholas Bailey Corp. John Miller Corp. John Cain Corp. John Porter Drummer, Mark Briny Privates Abbott, Joseph Anthony, Mark Bailey, John Baker, Daniel Briam, Joshua Brosure, Peter Cain, Robert Carlisle, James Chambers, Samuel Clark, Daniel Colhv. Samuel Craig, John Denney, Joseph Dickey, James Emerson, Winthrop Feaster, John Flemming, Alexander Flemming, Samuel Fraser, Joseph Galloway, Enoch Gregory, Thomas Heaton, James … Read more

Biography of George W. Prescott

George W. Prescott, of San Bernardino, Master Mechanic of the Southern California Railroad, and one of the most expert mechanical engineers in this country, was born in New Hampshire fifty-one years ago. At the early age of seven years he was left without father or mother, and at thirteen he left his native State and started out to fight the battle of life alone and unaided. Going west as far as Ohio, he spent the next-five years in the old city of Chillicothe, where, following the natural bent of his mind, he studied the business of machinist, and when just … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Abraham Shepherd’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 2, until October 2, 1812 and from July 29, until August 22, 1813. Capt. Abraham Shepherd Lieut. Robert Wright Ensign Samuel Evans Sergt. Silas Thomas Sergt. Robert Moore Sergt. Samuel Buth Sergt. Samuel Mathers Sergt. Terry Womacks Sergt. William Reynolds Sergt. Joseph Bratten Corp. David Reynolds Corp. James Blaze Corp. William McCelgin Corp. Huston Martin Corp. William Colgan Pifer, George Reynolds Drummer, William Reynolds Privates Carter, Thomas Cary, Isaac Edwards, John Glendaning, William Graham, David Grant, William Hatfield, John Hewitt, Jacob Howland, John Jorden, Samuel Kanet, Samuel Kinkaid, Samuel Kinnett, James Kinnett, Thomas … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Isaac Dawson’s Company

(Probably from Ross County). Served from August 22, until September 24. 1812, and from May 6, until May 18, 1813. Capt. Isaac Dawson Lieut. John Perkins Lieut. John McCollough Ensign, John McCoy Ensign, John Caldwell Sergt. Mathias Enge Sergt. James McCoy Sergt. John Rodgers Sergt. Oratio Walker Sergt. James Bunn Sergt. John Vanmeter Privates Armstrong, Thomas Burnes, John Clarridge, Edmon Cochran, James Cochran, John Collins, Samuel Corbett, David Corbett, Joseph Crouch, James Dawns, James Dunn, Peter Dyer, William Enger, Mathias Eschine, Daniel Fisher, John Gibson, John Goodin, John Green, Charles Guthrie, William Hanes, Peter Hicks, Willis Hinton, Thomas Justice, John … Read more

Roll Of Lieut. Ezekial Blue’s Detachment

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 28, 1813. Lieut. Ezekial Blue Ensign Hugh Cook Sergt. John Beauchant Corp. Isaac Johnston Privates Briggs, Robert Chamberlain, Wyatt Funk Jacob Surrals, Mathew White, Daniel White, John Young, John

Biography of Warren S. Plummer

Warren S. Plummer, former county clerk of Pottawatomie County, is secretary, treasurer and manager of the Westmoreland Mercantile Company, the largest general merchandise house in business at the county seat. Mr. Plummer started life with an earnest purpose, and had steadily kept that in view and by industry and honorable dealings had attained a position where he is recognized as one of the leading men of his home county. He is a native of Pottawatomie County, having been born near the present Village of Flush, then known as Myers Valley, on January 7, 1875. He is of old American stock, … Read more

Roll Of Ensign Amaziah Morgan’s Company

(Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 9, 1813. Ensign, Amaziah Morgan Sergt. David Campbell Sergt. Robert Darling Sergt. Levi Wells Sergt. Righ Ford Corp. James Irwin Corp. Adam Gilfillan Corp. Peter Clover Corp. Valentine Knight Privates Baigle, Henry Black, Abraham Devorss, Daniel Devorss, John Devorss, Joseph Dill, Robert Farley, Joseph Freshour, Abraham Ladd, Elison Slater, James Slater, Jeremiah Slater, John Woolcut, Johnson

Biographical Sketch of Bradbury, J. M.

Bradbury, J. M. dealer in grain, farm implements, and general merchandise. Began the grain trade in 1873, coming to Bunker Hill in February 1871. He bought the first grain and erected the first elevator in the village in 1878. The elevator is 24×36 feet, 28 feet high with a capacity of 10,000 bushels. He carries a general stock in merchandise of $8,000. He has officiated as Probate Judge and Clerk of the Court, each one term. Born in Ross County, Ohio in 1841. Was raised and educated in his native state. He began business in life as a clerk then … Read more

Biography of Arthur Robinson Stewart

Arthur Robinson Stewart’s chief work in Champaign County has been as an unusually competent and capable farmer. It is one of the larger and better managed places in Champaign Township where he has put into practice the accumulated wisdom and experience of many years as an agriculturist and stockman. Mr. Stewart and family are well known socially in their country community and also in the city centers of the county. He was born in Ross County, Ohio, July 25, 1855, but in the same year was brought to Champaign County by his parents, Samuel G. and Jane (Evans) Stewart. His … 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 Joseph S. Chenoweth

Joseph S. Chenoweth, the subject of this sketch, was born in Ross county,. Ohio, on the 18th of February, 1833. His father, Richard Chenoweth, was a native of Kentucky,. and a farmer; his mother’s maiden name was Elizabeth Smith, and she was a native of Maryland. They became the parents of eight children, of whom Joseph is the sixth, and when he attained the age of three years, they removed to Tippecanoe county, Indiana, and three years later to Missouri,. settling in Grundy county. There Joseph was reared and educated’, and there his father died in 1861, and his mother … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Entrikin’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Served from July 28, until September 7, 1813. Capt. John Entrikin Lieut. Levi Willoby Lieut. Jacob Eckleberne Ensign James McLean Sergt. John Downs Sergt. George Ramsey Sergt. Jacob Cryder Sergt. David Downs Sergt. Edward Oldham Corp. Finney Collumber Corp. Peter Fortner Corp. George Linkswiler Corp. William Ramer Corp. Samuel McRoberts Privates Abonather, Jameb Andrew, Ager Baker, Peter Barber, Edward Boakley, Samuel Chad, George Crooks, Alexander Cryder, David Denson, Samuel Downs, James Dunlap, William Edmonds, Edmond Edmonds, Robert Erhelberger, Stephen Evans, William Fulton, William Gant, John Gilmore, Robert Hadix, Samuel Hagley, Isaac Himes, John Hines, Adam Hines, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Samuel Davis’ Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 28, until October 28, 1812. Capt. Samuel Davis Lieut. Daniel Robbins Ensign George Teter Sergt. Daniel Hare Sergt. Philip Hare Sergt. Thomas McDonald Sergt. Hugh Cochran Privates Blair, William Boggs, Joseph Boye, Francis Boye, George Canida, Robert Canley, John Clover, Peter Core, Henry Davis, Asa Dean, James Edmiston, John Gradless, William Hare, Jacob Hester, Henry Hopkins, Moses Huston, Joseph McDonald, Thomas Pummel, James Riley, James Robbins, Moses Rockhold, Joseph Shannon, Thomas Shirlock, Edward Smithson, Joseph Waugh, Lemon Yaren, Adam

Roll Of Lieut. John McArthur’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Served from July 28, until August 27, 1813. Lieut. John McArthur Sergt. John Sample Sergt. James Larkins Sorg. James Riley Corp. James Dean Corp. Ezra Lucas Corp. Robert Miler Corp. Joseph Morton Privates Blain, James Blane, Thomas Brackney, Benjamin Burkley, John Caldwell, James Cannon, Handy Cassel, John Clark, Daniel Cunningham, Adam DeVoss, Isaac Karr, Adam Kelley, Mathew Logan, John McClure, William McCracken, Alexander Milligan, Hugh Morrow, Richard Morton, John Young, Silas

Roll Of Lieut. Robert Harvey’s Company

(Probably from Ross Co.) Served from July 13, until August 17, 1813. Lieut. Robert Harvey Ensign, William Holloway Sergt. Tighlman Willis Sergt. Richard Berry Sergt. James Kirkpatrick Sergt. Lewis Roughton Corp. William Dixson Corp. Alexander Bowman Corp. Edward Graham Privates Adams, John Adams, Thomas Brown, Edward Chappell, George Clifton, John Corbet, Joseph Crispin, Francis Cummings, Joseph Dulgain, William Furrow, Adam Furrow, Solomon Gibson, Jacob Green, Moses Holloway, Isaiah Holloway, Thomas Hood, Edward Jones, Amos Long, George Maughmen, Jacob Miller, John Ramsey, David Ramsey, Joseph Romine, Amos Smith, White Strotherd Sephnius Thompson, William Tootle, Egleston Tootle, Thomas Walker, John

Roll Of Capt. David Elliot’s Company

(Probably from Ross county.) Served from July 28, until August I7, 1813. Capt David Elliott Lieut. John Allemang Ensign, Jacob Hare Sergt. William Row Sergt. Phillip Hare Sergt. Henry Long Sergt. John WIlliams Sergt. John Lewis Sergt. Jacob Myers Corp. Charles Mahan Corp. Nathan Rotan Corp. William Johnson Corp. Solomon Clover Drummer, Daniel Johnstown Fifer, Frederick Recob Privates Bishop, David Bishop, Frederick Cochran, Andrew Cochran, Hush Cove, Henry Cover, Christian Files, Robert Grub, Daniel Grub, Jacob Hopkins, WMiam Hoskinson, John Kerr, George Lewis, John Long, John McCracken, Isaac Michel, Frederick Moots, Charles Myers, Jacob Myers, John Newland, Jacob Platter, Henry … Read more

Roll Of Ensign William Closson’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 16, 1813. Ensign, William Closson Sergt. Richard Hoddy Sergt. William Stachel Sergt. George Mark Sergt. Curtis Jones. Crabb, Daniel Clifton, George Privates Camun, John Cochran, William Cory, Stephen Crabb, Roswell Evans, James Fluharty, William Haggert, William McIna, James McNeal John Morris, John Moses, Thomas Roseboom, Andrew Roseboom, Garret Russell, Pire Shepherd, David Shepherd, John Sisk, John Vanderwolt, Samuel

Roll Of Capt. David Shelby’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 4, until October 14, 1812. Capt. David Shelby Lieut. John Barnes Ensign Jonothan Clark Sergt. Samuel Jones Sergt. Joseph Martin Sergt. James Delay Sergt. Moses Coleston Corp. Elias Reed Corp. Arthur Chenewith Corp. James Ruckman Corp. Henry Morris Privates Brown, William C—, Abner C—, Thomas Carter, Henry Chenewith, Isaac Chenewith, Jacob Chenewith, John Chenewith, Thomas Davies, William H. Evans, John Evans, Lewis Frazier, David Frazier, James Glass, Joseph Groves, Lewis Gutheny, John, Jr. Guthery, John, Sr. Guthery, Joseph Guthrie, William Hamilton, William Hatton, William Heaverlo, James Hopkins, William Hotsenbiller, Jacob Howard, Joseph Huston, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Thomas Samuel McWilliams

McWilliams, Thomas Samuel; minister; born, Kentucky, Nov. 22, 1865; son of Samuel and Martha A. Harrington McWilliams; Centr. College, Danville, Ky., A. B., 1886, A. M., 1889, D. D., 1899; Danville Theological Seminary, 1886-1888; Princeton Theological Seminary, 1888-1889; married, Chillicothe, O., Dec. 5, 1887, Susan Probasco Nipgen; one son, John P. McWilliams; pastor First Presbyterian Church, Chillicothe, 0., 1889-1892; American Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Can., 1892-1902; pastor Calvary Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, since 1902; in 1911, chairman of committee that formed the Association of Federated Churches of Cleveland; pres. of Cleveland Peace Society, 1911, member Kappa Alpha Fraternity; member Mayfield, and Country … Read more