Scioto County OH

Biography of Frank Edimer McFarland

Frank Edimer McFarland. A resident of Kansas since March, 1888, Frank Edimer McFarland was for many years connected with different departments of the Santa Fe Railroad, and for the past five or six years had been assistant secretary of the state board of agriculture. He is also one of the most prominent Masons in Kansas, and had had a long and creditablo career. He is a native of that section of Ohio known as the Hanging Rock Iron Region. He was born on the Ohio River at Portsmouth October 29, 1856, the year the republican party was born, and after … Read more

Biography of John Q. Moxley, M. D.

Dr. John Ouincy Moxley, the pioneer druggist of Lewiston, and a successful practicing physician, was born in Scioto County, Ohio, April 15, 1846, and is of English lineage, the original American ancestors having been early settlers of New England. His father, Thomas S. Moxley, was born in Vermont, and when a young man removed to Ohio, where he engaged in the practice of medicine for fifty years. He married Miss Susan McConnell, of Portsmouth, Ohio, and to them were born six children, three of whom are now living. The father died in the seventy-fourth year of his age, and the … Read more

Gibson, Larry Edward – Obituary

Enterprise, Oregon Larry Edward Gibson, 60, of Alder Slope, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, with family members at his side. Larry was diagnosed with an extremely aggressive form of brain cancer and died after a six-month fight and a short hospital stay. Larry was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, and raised in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he graduated from Bishop Luers High School in 1966. He continued his studies at Lewis University in Lockport, Ill., where he earned a BS degree in political science and history, with a teaching endorsement. He also served six years in the military policy in the … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Elijah Cockrell’s Company

(Probably from Scioto Co.) Served from July 28, until August 28, 1813. Capt. Elijah Cockrell Ensign James Delag Privates Barnes, John Black, John Bowers, Solomon Bumgainer, Reuben Chinworth, Richard Conway, Simon Currie, Henderson Howard, Amos Howard, Samuel Kenney, John Lewis, Abraham McAuley, Henry Millar, John W Mustard, Samuel Mustard, William Richmond, R. R Sailor, Jeremiah Slater, Ezekial Smith, William Vinson, Jesse Walls, James Walls, Joshua Walls, Levin

Biography of R. F. Larimer

R. F. Larimer, merchant, Oakland; born in Scioto Co., Ohio, Oct. 27, 1838, where he engaged in farming until 16 years of age, when, coming West, he located in Embarrass Tp., Edgar Co., Ill., and engaged in farming until 1856, when he went to Kansas for six months; returning to Edgar Co., he purchased one-half interest in a saw and flour mill, which he ran until Sept. 10, 1861, when he enlisted as private for three years in the 66th I. V. I.; this regiment was composed of picked men from the various Northwestern States, for their skill and accuracy … Read more

Biography of Jacob Swick

Jacob Swick. A resident of Champaign County during a period of sixty-five years and still interested in the pursuit of agriculture here, Jacob Swick is one of the best known among the citizens of Broadlands and the vicinity. During his long career it has been his fortune to have gained many of the rewards of industry and integrity, and in addition to material remuneration to have attained a position of substantial prominence in his community and a place in the respect and confidence of those among whom his long life has been spent. Mr. Swick was born in Germany, June … Read more

Biography of Edwin B. Morgan

Edwin B. Morgan. When Edwin B. Morgan came to Kansas in 1892, at the age of nineteen, he found his first opportunity for service and work as a school teacher. He taught in Linn County one year, and two years in Franklin County. Already his ambition was set upon the law as a career. Entering the State University at Lawrence, he pursued the studies of the law department until graduating LL. B, in 1898. In July of that year he began practice at Oswego, and was one of the rising young attorneys of that city for seven years. Since removing … Read more

Hamilton, C. W. – Obituary

C. W. Hamilton, Of Lower Cove, Called by Death Charles W. Hamilton was born in Scioto, county, Ohio, May 2, 1845 where he lived until 1869. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Union army. From May 2, to Sept. 3, 1864, he served as corporal in Company I of the 140th regiment. In this long and terrible struggle he offered his life daily for his country standing where only the bravest can stand. Sept. 13th, 1864 at Platsmouth [sic – Portsmouth], Ohio, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah F. Bridwell and to this union were … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John R. Lawson

John R. Lawson, lumber and building materials, Oakland; born in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, June 3, 1847, where he attended school constantly until 21 years of age, the last five years at the Portsmouth Normal School; at the above age, he engaged in book-keeping for the Portsmouth Foundry Co., which position he filled for two years; then, in 1871, he came West and engaged in book-keeping for Lawson & Burt, at Tuscola, Douglas Co., for two years, at the expiration of which time, he came to Oakland, Coles Co., and engaged in the lumber trade, dealing in lumber of all … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Thomas Morgan’s Company

(From Ross and Scioto Counties). Served from July 28, until September 9, 1813, and from February 13, until March 18, 1814. Capt. Thomas Morgan Lieut. James Emerson Ensign James McLain Ensign John Clemens Sergt. Nathaniel Barber Sergt. John Barber SergL Samuel Wilson Sergt. George Weider Sergt. Job Goslee Sergt. Isaac Johnston Corp. James Dawson Corp. Jesse Martin Corp. William Sullivan Corp. Thomas Lasborough Corp. James Furnace Corp. John Thebus Fifer, John Funk Drummer, Isaac Wheeler Privates Armstrong, Jeremiah Baccus, James Baker, Henry Ballard, Fountain Baty, Alexander Bell, Benjamin Berer, Peter Beyely, R Bilsley, William Black, James Bramble, James Brown, William … Read more

Early Exploration and Native Americans

De Soto and his band gave to the Choctaws at Moma Binah and the Chickasaws at Chikasahha their first lesson in the white man’s modus operandi to civilize and Christianize North American Indians; so has the same lesson been continued to be given to that unfortunate people by his white successors from that day to this, all over this continent, but which to them, was as the tones of an alarm-bell at midnight. And one hundred and twenty-three years have passed since our forefathers declared all men of every nationality to be free and equal on the soil of the North … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Lucas’ Company

(Scioto County) Served from April 27, until September 30, 1812. Capt. John Lucas Lieut. Dennis Murphy Ensign, Joseph Barber Sergt. William Baird Sergt. Jeremiah Downing Sergt. Robert Darlington Sergt. Richard Hammell Sergt. William Clerk Corp. William Nice Corp. Robert Givens Corp. Richard McAuley Corp. Noah Davis Privates Andrews, James Barber, Samuel Bennet, Jaines Bennet, Joshua Benson, Joseph, Bonser, Joseph Brient, Isaac Burk, John Cadow, Claudious Clark, William Cochrain, James Davis, Levi Downing, John Emmet, Johnston Emmins, William Gee, Joseph George, John Gilleland, Samuel Hotzenbecklar, Henry Houset, Samuel Johnson, John Johnson, William Lamkins, Prosper Lawson, John Love, William Lucas, Robert Magill, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Joseph D. Feurt

Was born in Scioto county, Ohio, August 15, 1817. His father, Thomas Feurt, was a native of Maryland, and his mother, Mary Feurt, was born in Pennsylvania. Our subject was educated in the common schools of Ohio, and at the age of seventeen learned the blacksmith trade, which was his principal business until 1870. He came to this county in 1840 and put up a shop that year in the old town of Di-Amon, which was the first blacksmith shop, north of Gallatin, in Daviess county. After four years working there he bought a farm in what is now Grand … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Carl Lorenz

Lorenz, Carl; journalist; born, Stuttgaart, Germany, March 31, 1858; early education in Germany; at the age of 18, went to Switzerland for further study; remained three years; graduated from the University of Geneva, in 1879; taught school in Paris for two and one-half years; taught Languages in London for two years; came to the United States in 1881; engaged in newspaper work in New York City, for two years; in 1883, located in Portsmouth, O.; resumed teaching, and was principal of a German School until 1887; came to Cleveland, and in 1880, became connected with The Waechter and Anzeiger; now … Read more

Hamilton, Charlie – Obituary

Alicel, Union County, Oregon Charlie Hamilton, Alicel Farmer, Taken By Death Charlie Hamilton, 75, farmer from Alicel, died Wednesday, June 9, in a local hospital after a long illness. Mr. Hamilton was born in Scioto, Ohio, August 25, 1867. He had been a resident of Union county for 70 years. Survivors are three sisters; Mrs. Walter Pratt, Mrs. J. G. Wright and Mrs. Charles Gray. He also had several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at the Snodgrass Funeral Home. Rev. Irvin S. Motz will officiate. Burial will be in the Summerville … Read more

Biographical Sketch of S. B. Guthery

S. B. Guthery was born in Pike county, Ohio, October 27, 1817. His grandfather was a colonel in the Revolutionary War, and in 1800 immigrated to the then far West – now the State of Ohio. When our subject was a boy he was employed by William Parmer, of Bourbon county, Kentucky; in keeping training and running fast horses. In 1837 he turned his attention to farming and has followed that business ever since, together with handling stock; with the exception of a short time he was engaged in grading on the Portsmouth & Columbus turnpike in 1840, and conducted … Read more

Biography of M. B. Valodin

M. B. Valodin, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Oakland; born in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio, March 28, 1828; at 8 years of age, he removed with his parents to New Madrid, Mo., living there until 1838, at which time his father died, when he removed with his mother and sister to Edgar Co., Ill., where he engaged in farming until 1844, with the exception of one year in which he attended school in Paris; he then went to Wisconsin, where he was engaged at work in the shot tower at Helena, six months, and followed mining the same length of … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Huston’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Scioto County) Served from October 1, until November 1, 1812. Capt. William Huston Lieut. Allen Moore Cornet, Uriah White Sergt. Nathan Glover Sergt. Samuel G. Jones Sergt. James Collins Sergt. Ezra Osborn Privates Applegate, Charles Barkels, Frederick Bartow, Kimber Boynton, Joseph E Brown, John, Jr. Burk, William M Cannon, John Carpenter, William Chamberlain, Anson Chamberlain, Hyatt Chappen, Reuben Curany, Mathew Darlington, Samuel David, Elnathan Davison, Nathaniel Dollarhead, William Fuqua, Moses M Glover, Asa Grant, William Gunn, Zina Hammett, John Johnston, John Jones, David Jones, William Kelby, John Loyd, Johnson McKenney, Solomon Moore, Phillip, Jr. Musgrove, Abner Pain, Olney … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Kelley’s Company

(Probably from Scioto County). Served from July 28, until August 28, 1813. Capt. John Kelley Lieut. Joseph Kell Ensign, William Carpenter Sergt. William Jones Sergt. Christian Yingling Sergt. Jonothan Lambert Sergt. John Cannon Fifer, Charles Kelley Drummer, John Brown Corp. William Wilson Corp. George Baker Corp. Pressley Gillilan Corp. Joel Church Privates Bannagar, John Barles, Frederick Bell, Isaac Brown, Aaron Clark, Cornelius Cunningham, William Davison, Nathaniel Drury, Lawson Furgeson, James Furgeson, John Gibruth, James Halley, Andrew Henry, James Henry, Samuel Hewey, George Lambart, Isaac Limbarger, Peter Melville, Jonothan Neal, Walker Osborn, Morgan Speary, James Stover, John Suitor, William Yingling, Andrew

Biography of William Hunter McKenzie

William Hunter McKenzie has found his work in the business administration of gas companies, and since 1905 had held the responsibilities of general manager of the Wyandotte County Company of Kansas City, Kansas. It was a boyhood experience while in a state institution in Ohio that gave him the permanent bent of a vocational experience. Mr. McKenzie was born in Harrisonville, Ohio, November 15, 1862, one of the four children of James T. and Mary C. (Hoover) McKenzie, both also natives of Ohio and of Scotch and Dutch extraction. James T. McKenzie was a cabinet maker by trade. At the … Read more