Troy Ohio

Old Cemetery, Troy, Athens County, Ohio

In Coolville Village ATHEY Clarissa L., d. 11 Sept. 1848, ae. 11 yrs., 1 mo. Dau. of J. O. & R. Nancy Jane, d. 21 May 1829, ae. 6 mos, 15 days. Dau. of John O. & Ruth. BAILEY Amos, d. 9 July 1847, ae. 35 yrs., 6 weeks. BLAIR Reuben B., d. 1 Aug. 1849, ae. 45 yrs., 3 mos., 10 days. A native of Milton, VT. CARTER Hannah, 1844. Wife of John. Stone broke off. COOLEY Asahel (Rev.), b. 3 Apr. 1753, d. 11 Sept. 1828. Soldier-Mass. Mil. COOLEY Samantha, d. 30 Sept. 1840, ae. 26 yrs. Dau. … Read more

Biography of Hon. Horace B. Durant

Hon. Horace B. Durant, a prominent representative of the Ottawa County bar who is practicing his profession at Miami, is also active in public affairs, representing his district in the state senate. He was born at Troy, Miami county, Ohio, July 31, 1868, his parents being Horace H. and Caroline (Brandriff) Durant, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Ohio. Removing to Ohio, the father for a time engaged in the dry goods business at Troy, while later he conducted a drug store at Piqua, that state, becoming recognized as one of the successful business men of … Read more

Genealogy of Susannah French and John Shideler

9 SUSANNAH FRENCH (Aaron1), b. 1785, Essex Co., New Jersey; d. Nov. 9, 1863, near Troy, Ohio; m. John Shideler (d. Sep. 15, 1844, age 61 yrs., 7 mos., 28 ds.), s. of Peter Shideler of Washington Co., Pennsylvania. John and Susannah (French) Shideler settled in Miami Co., Ohio, soon after marriage. Children: 91 AARON SHIDELER, d.; m. Hannah 92 SUSANNAH SHIDELER, d.; m. Lewis Winters. 93 JOHN SHIDELER, d.; m. Isabelle Long. Ch.: (Hon.) WILLIAM LONG SHIDELER (Dayton, Tenn.), m. JOHN LEWIS SHIDELER, m. MARY, d. SUSANNAH BELLE, d. m.. MARTHA, d. m. GEORGE HUGHES SHIDELER, m. 94 PETER … Read more

Biography of Mary M. (Lamb) Shelden Mrs.

Mrs. Mary M. (Lamb) Shelden. Among the interesting names belonging to El Dorado is that of Shelden, which since 1874 had been identified with civic progress, advancement and education here. The late Alvah Shelden, who for thirty years was owner and editor of the Walnut Valley Times, was one of the best known of Butler County’s citizens and did much to encourage development and a high form of government, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary M. (Lamb) Shelden, who is widely and favorably known because of her activities, particularly in connection with El Dorado’s library. Mrs. Shelden was … 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 Chalmer G. Geodes

Geodes, Chalmer G.; sheet metal contractor; born, Liberty, Trumbull County, O., Dec. 25, 1871; son of James and Minerva McGeehon Geddes; district school education, Troy, Geauga County, O.; married, Cleveland, March 8, 1899, Lilon A. Bliss; two daughters, Helen and Hazel; learned the machinist trade at the Warner & Swasey Co., and for seven years followed the sheet metal branch of the trade; in 1900, formed a partnership with C. R. Bliss, con-ducting a general hardware store at Burton, O.; in the fall of 1903, moved their business to Glenville, O., and engaged in the furnace and sheet metal business; … Read more

Troy Ohio 1820 Census Index

Troy Ohio 1820 Census Index Allen, Reuben 133 Allen, Samuel 133 Allen, Shadrick 133 Bagley, Stephen 134 Baily, John 134 Baker, Christian 133 Banvas, W. William 136 Barrows, Jacob 134 Barrows, William 134 Baylis, Elizabeth 134 Bingham, Silas 134 Blade, Harney 133 Blizard, Silas 134 Boanback, Lemuel 136 Bowen, Adam 134 Brookshirt, Abram 133 Burch, Eratus 134 Campbell, William 134 Carpenter, William 134 Carsey, Joseph 134 Catlin, Hannah 134 Cockerel, S. William 134 Conrood, Ann 134 Cooley, Asahel 136 Cooley, Caleb 134 Cooley, Himan 134 Cooley, Simeon 134 Corson, Phillip 134 Crtser, John 134 Curtis, S. Eleazer 134 Denihu, Hugh … Read more