Ross County OH

Roll Of Capt. William Rutledge’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from May 7, until May 20, 1813. Capt. William Rutledge Lieut. William Lamb Ensign James Reyborn Sergt. Nathaniel Spencer Sergt. Daniel Kerr Sergt. Garnet Lauman Sergt. John Watson Corp. John Gilfillan Corp. James Bramble Corp. William Baley Corp. James McCallister Privates Anderson, John Anderson, Levi Arrington, David Baitman, William Brown, Edmond Brown, Peter Chestnut, William Clark, John Clark, William Clifford, James CPhillips, James Crampton, John Curtis, Drayton N. Edwards, Edward Fortimer, Richard Fortney, Peter Frye, Joseph Fultz, Conder Gibbs, James Green, George Hume, George James, Adam Kelley, Jonothan Lacey, John Leister, Peter Lownes, George Mayhigh, … Read more

Biography of Alexander McCrary

Alexander McCrary was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1825, son of Alexander and Mary (Summers) McCrary. His father was a native of South Carolina and his mother of Kentucky. Mr. McCrary spent his youth upon a farm, receiving such an education as the common schools afforded and was early inured to the hard labor of pioneer farming. His natural mechanical tastes and ideas prompted his taking up a trade, and at the age of twenty-one years he started out in life as a carpenter, and later as a bridge builder and millwright. In 1856 he moved to Iowa and … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Robert Bradshaw’s Company

(From Ross County) Served from July 26, until August 26, 1813. Capt. Robert Bradshaw Lieut. William Burbridge Ensign, Simon Hornbeck Sergt. John Mitts Sergt. George Phebus Sergt. John Phebus Sergt. Sam. R. Davidson Corp. John M. Alkire Corp. John Young Corp. Adam Metts Corp. Platt, Hull Privates Abbott, Thomas Baker Joseph Baker, Martin Baker, William Beer, William Blue, John Boggs, Caleb Burbridge, Benjamin Burbridge, James Caide, Abraham Colstin, Henry Crable, John Dart, David Dixon, William Freeman, Benjamin Gowinge, Joseph Harrison, George Hayes, Charles Hayes, Jesse Hayes, Maurice H Hayes, Samuel Hornback,Isaac Knoles, Ephraim Knowls, William Lewis. Solomon Maddox, Lazarus McAlister, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Adam Kious’ Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 16, 1813. Capt. Adam Kious Lieut. John L. Chorn Sergt. Samuel Chorn Sergt. Peter Harper Sergt. Addison Day Sergt. Wicks Corp. Levi Bavington Corp. Martin Hyer Corp. Bazil Mysett Corp. Daniel Happis Privates Blair, Samuel Boyd, George Brown, Jacob Bryan, George Burnet, David Carter, Isaac Day, Bazel Dickson, Robert Finney, Alexander Hill, Stephen Hill, William McLaughlin, William Mussett, John Orr, Samuel Painter, George Pool, William Punn, Abraham Rodgers, Pilique Seylor, George Timmons, Eli Waddle, John Warren, Humphrey Whetston, George White, John

Roll Of Capt. Josiah Kilbourn’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 20, 1813. Capt. Josiah Kilbourn Lieut. Jeremiah Cox Sergt. James Carter Sergt. Phillip Ayubright Sergt. Joshua Speakman Corp. Samuel Richardson Corp. Edward McCann Privates Barby, Daniel Barby, Hasel Day,Thomas Dixon, Jacob Dixon, Simon Francis, Jonothan Huddle, George Jordon, William Kelly, William Looker, William Pay, John Ratcliff, John Ray, William Ruddick, Jesse Slossen, William Willfong, David Williams, William Wyckoff, William

Roll Of Capt. Daniel Musselman’s Company

(Probably from Ross County). Served from July 27, until August 18, 1813. Capt. Daniel Musselman Lieut. Christopher Bickle Ensign, Jacob Whitzel Sergt. Valentine Engle Sergt. Michael Heater Sergt. Adam Bowhan Sergt. Mensil Ellis Corp. Jonas Marble Corp. Robert Caldwell Corp. Abraham Davis Corp. John Wilson Privates Brink, Robert CCoon, Jacob Chambers, John Claypool, Isaac Clayton, William Engler, Jacob Ferron, Daniel Fink, Henry Glover, William Goodman, John Hammersley, George Hivley, Jacob Holarstat, Jacob Ingam, Isaiah Johnson, George Jones, Moses Markle, John McKin, John Migers, Mathias Mosey, Jacob Myers, Jacob Myres, Abraham Nayhart, Peter Piper, Phillip Shaw, Samuel Sipes, Mathias Smith, Thomas … Read more

Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Massie’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from May 1, until May 19, 1813. Capt. Nathaniel Massie Lieut. James Menary Ensign Samuel Wilson Sergt. Alexander Menary Sergt. John McDonald Sergt. Gustavus Wilson Corp. Henry Kiewsley Corp. Meredith Parish Corp. John Dunlap Privates Armstrong, John Beckman, William Blackstone, John Brown, George Bryan, George Bukman, Abraham Camble, Dunning Camble, William Cary, Isaac Clawson, John Cochran, David H. Cochran, James Cummins, Hermandez Dunlap, James Dyer, Robert Edwards, James Elliott, David Ford, William Goth, Jacob Gray, James G Gunston, Thomas Hamilton, John Hedges, Enoch Hemphill, Andrew Jank, John Jenkins, Samuel Kent, William Kilgore, William Loyan, Samuel … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Isaac Monnett’s Company

(From Ross County) Served from July 28, until September 6, 1813 Capt. Isaac Monnett Lieut. Samuel Jones Ensign, Thomas Armstrong Sergt. Thomas Reid Sergt. Adam Bawhan Sergt. Ellis Minshal Sergt. Jacob Plummer Corp. Jonas Markel Corp, Samuel Federolph Corp. Humphrey Mounts Corp. John Wilson Privates Andersin, Griffith Biaccus, Joseph Bowsher, William Brown, Henry Cade, Robert Caldwell, Alexander Caldwell, William Campbell, Hiram Clayton, William Davis, Albar C Depbach, Henry Doty, John M Dresbach, Benjamin Dunn, Christianm Dunn, Henry Dunn, Peter Dyser, Stephen Exline, Edward Ferrin, Daniel Frye, George Glover, William Goodenough, Solomon Harper, John Haynes, Frederick Hedington, John Heinly, Jacob Henry, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Alexander Hitch

Alexander Hitch, farmer and stock-raiser P. O. Cook’s Mills one of the early settlers; was born in Louisville, Ky., Jan. 9, 1827; moved to Ohio with his parents when he was 1 year old; he was raised there, in Ross Co., and in 1850 he came from Ohio to this State and settled in Coles Co. He was married May 10, 1855, to Miss Permelia Ellis, who was born in Kentucky Oct. 13, 1833; they have had four children, three of whom are living, viz., Belle, Sarah L. and Melissa E.; deceased, Francis Marion. The farm of Mr. Hitch consists … Read more

Roll Of Lieut. Thomas C. Nutter’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 29, until August 17, 1813. Lieut. Thomas C. Nutter Sergt. Anthony Morton Privates Carshner, Daniel Carshner, Jacob Crouch, Joseph Dawson, David Donnely, James Goodman, Daniel Goodman, Peter Goodman, Samuel Goule, George Hall, William Haynes, Andrew Stein, George Tents, Lawrence Webster, Stewart White, James

Biography of Judge John Brown

Judge John Brown has been for over sixty years identified with the best interests of Douglas County. He was born in Ross County, Ohio, May 7, 1822, on a farm, where he remained until the age of seventeen. This farm was located on Paint creek, two miles from Chillicothe, the County seat of Ross County. Our subject is a son of Nimrod Brown, who was a native of Augusta County, Virginia, and who served in the war of 1812. His mother was, before her marriage, Elizabeth Eigelbright, and was born in Monroe County, Virginia. When our subject was but seven … Read more

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

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

Biographical Sketch of William R. Cox

William R. Cox, farmer; P. O. Hutton; was born in Bedford Co., Virginia, Feb. 25, 1832; when he was 16 years of age, his parents, Joel and Margaret Cox, moved to Ross Co., Ohio, living there eight years; they came to Coles Co. in 1856, and, three years afterward moved to Independence, Warren Co., where they died, his mother in 1874, and his father in March, 1876. While living in Ohio, Mr. Cox married Miss Hannah C. Thompson, April 28, 1853; she was a daughter of Nathan Thompson, who was a native of Virginia, and moved to Ross Co., Ohio, … Read more

Roll Of Lieut. Joseph Dryden’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 29, until August 26, 1813. Lieut. Joseph Dryden Sergt. John Worson Sergt. Newton Doggett Corp. Robert Patterson Privates Adair, Hugh Beason, Benjamin Benjamin, John Chaney, Nathan Creed, D. C Creed, James Creek, Jacob Creek, James Gamer, Reuben Jolly, William Joslin, William Murfin, William Nelson, Charles Robbins, Thomas Shinn, George Tomlin, Terry Troupe, Jacob Vanzant, James

Cresap’s War – Indian Wars

Logan Monument

Cresap’s War – A series of battles between tribes of the Cayuga, Shawnee and Delaware against the encroachments of white settlers upon their land.

Roll Of Capt. John Boggs’ Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 27 until October 14, 1812. Capt. John Boggs Lieut. William Miller Ensign Daniel Musselman Sergt. Henry David Sergt. James Roberts Sergt. Jacob Frazer Sergt. Valentine Angel Privates Abbott, Elijah Baum, Jacob Bunsey, John Campbell, William Ernheart, Jacob Evans, David Forsman, Robert Galbraith, John Johnston, James Jones, John Kieler, James Kooder, John Levengood, Jacob Lobaugh, Daniel McKinnon, Daniel McKinnon, William H. Newhouse, Anthony Phillips, James Pollard, John D Price, James Reid, William Rennels, John Rooder, Peter Rowe, George Simms, William Smith, John Willenmyer, Jacob

Biographical Sketch of Charles E. Leitch

Charles E. Leitch, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Charleston; owns 117 acres; was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, April 16, 1836; resided with his parents on the farm until 22 years of age. He was married to Mahalia Baker March 18, 1858; she was born in Highland Co., Va., Dec. 19, 1837. Mr. Leitch has seven children living and two dead; the names of the living are Lizzie, Grant, John, Charles E., Jacob, Samuel and Allen; the deceased were two infants. Mr. Leitch has held the office of School Director ten years; he now holds the offices of School Trustee and … Read more

Roll Of Lieut. Martin Nunkeepar’s Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 29, until August 7. 1813. Lieut. Martin Nunkeepar Ensign John O’Neal Sergt. Joseph Fermon Sergt. Joshua Hall Sergt. Zedeklah Dawson Corp. Joseph Porter Corp. Moses Wiggins Drummer, Joseph Polem Privates Abanatha, John Bensher, Jacob Cremeon, John Evet, John Frye, Henry Godfrey, Lewis Haldeman, David Hall, James Hartman, Philip Larrick, Isaac Ramy, Presley Stanley, Thomas Williams, Enoch Worley, Daniel

Roll Of Capt. Samuel Swearingen

(26th U. S. Infantry Not Given.) (Probably from Ross County) Served from January 1, until April 8, 1814. Capt. Samuel Swearingen