HISTORY OF HOCKING VALLEY

CHAPTER XXVI.

John Barnhill, born in Jefferson County, Ohio, June 26, 1828, is a son of Robert Barnhill, a native of Ireland, who came to America when quite young. When he was seven years old his parents removed to Coshocton County, where he lived till twenty- one years of age. He then came to Athens County and lived a short time, and then went to Wayne County, Ill., returning after three years to Carthage. He was married Feb. 17, 1859, to Mar- garet Swiss, of Carthage Township. They have eight children--- Elizabeth C., John W., Burgett, Louisa J., Rosilla, Sarah E., Samuel and Catharine F. Mr. Barnhill received but a limited education in his youth, but by careful observation and study he has acquired a good practical education. He is giving his children the best advantages that the county affords, that they may be fitted to fill any station in life. 717

D. G. Frost, born in Lodi Township, Athens Co., Ohio, March 7, 1831, is a son of Abner and Rachel (Sullivan) Frost. In 1835 or '6 his parents moved to Meigs County, and years after his father went to Wisconsin, where he died, in 1852. D. G. was edu- cated in the common schools, and when twenty years of age went to 719

learn the cabinet-maker's and carpenter's trades, working at the two combined a number of years. July 1, 1855, he married Ruth Ann, daughter of Aaron Stout, a pioneer of Carthage Township. Aug. 12, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Six- teenth Ohio Infantry. The regiment was in the battles of "Moo- field, Winchester, New Market, Piedmont, Lynchburg, Fisher's Hill, Hatches Run, and numerous others. He was discharged June 24, 1865, and returned home. In the spring of 1867 he bought the farm where he now resides. He has 100 acres of good land, which he has improved in a fine manner. Mr. and Mrs. Frost have four children---Clarence, Elwood, Albert and Allen. Polit- ically Mr. Frost is a Republican. He has held most of the town- ship offices. He is a member of the Christian church. J. W. Glazier, son of Walter Glazier, was born Jan. 14, 1844 in Athens County, Ohio. Aug. 18, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Sixteenth Ohio Infantry; was in the principal battles of the Shenandoah Valley and around Petersburg and Rich- mond; was slightly wounded twice, and was taken prisoner and taken to Belle Isle. Was paroled and exchanged, and came home for a short furlough, then rejoined the regiment at Martinsburg, and was with them till the close of the war, being present at the surrender of Lee's army; was discharged at Richmond, mustered out at Camp Denison, and returned home. May 6, 1868, he mar- ried Mary M., daughter of Seneca and Irena Hatch, of Rome Township. They have two children---Frank W. and Fannie Fern. In 1871 Mr. Glazier moved on his present farm, where he has ninety-seven acres of good land. He is engaged in farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of Alderny cattle. Politically Mr. Glazier is a Republican. Walter Glazier, son of Abel and Sally Glazier, was born July 6, 1807, in Ames Township, Athens Co., Ohio. In June, 1831, he married Elizabeth Bolander, of Ross County, Ohio. Seven children were born to them---R. B., Mahala, Laura, Lavinia, James, Mary Jane and Elizabeth. Dec. 21, 1850, Mr. Glazier married Mrs. Laura P. Glazier, daughter of Elijah Hatch, of Athens County. They have three children---Sybil V., E. P. and Addie Rosella. Mr. Glazier came to Carthage Township in 1837, and now owns a farm of 262 acres of fine land. James Hammond, son of Peter and Jane Hammond, was born Dec. 19, 1826. He received but a limited education, his assist- ance being required on the farm. He lived at home till thirty years of age. April 6, 1864, he married Susan, daughter of H. H. 720

and Susan Parsons. They have no children, but have adopted James W. Kincaid and Abertha Bursons into their home. They are members of the Presbyterian church, and are among the influ- ential citizens of Carthage Township. Mr. Hammond has a farm of 300 acres, well improved, with a good dwelling and commo- dious barn. John Hammond, born in Jefferson County, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1822, is a son of Peter and Jane (Long) Hammond, natives of Pennsyl- vania, his father of English and German, and his mother of Irish and German descent. He was the third of a family of nine chil- dren---William, Eliza, John, Oliver, James, Mary, Katherine, Margaret and Seth. His early life was spent on a farm, his educa- tion being received in the common schools and by studying at home. In 1842 he came to Carthage and built a tan house, follow- ing that business six years very successfully. He then bought 100 acres of wild land on section 24, which he cleared and improved, living there till 1865, when he bought the farm where he now lives. He has 242 acres which is well adapted for the raising of stock, in which Mr. Hammond is extensively engaged. He has a fine two-story residence, built in modern style and well furnished. Aug. 28, 1844, he was married to Belinda Caldwell, who died leaving three children---Samantha, Mary and Edward. Oct. 30, 1867, he married Catharine Caldwell. They have three children--- Henry, Bettie J. and James Arthur. Mr. Hammond has held the office of Justice of the Peace six years. D. H. Jones, son of H. B. and Susan Jones, was born July 30, 1844, the second of a family of eight children, also one of four of the family that served their time out during the war. He enlisted June 9, 1861, in the war of the Rebellion, in Company C, Third Ohio Infantry; was mustered in the service at Camp Denison, then sent to Virginia under the command of McClellan; was at the battle of Rich Mountain and through the campaign of Virginia until De- cember, 1861, then transferred to the Western army under General Mitchell's command. In May, 1862, he had his jaw broken in a skir- mish near Governor Clay's farm in Alabama. He was also in a skir- mish in 1862 at Bridgeport; in the battle of Perryville in 1862, receiv- ing a slight wound, and in the battle of Stone River was wounded in the right side, from the effect of which he has never recovered. He, with the rest of the regiment, was detailed mounted infantry in Streight's raid through Georgia; during the time was in some severe skirmishes; was taken prisoner with the rest of the com- 721

mand and taken to Belle Isle, paroled and returned to Camp Chase Ohio; from there engaged in the Morgan raid through Ohio, then returned to the army, but did only guard duty on account of com- manding officers being prisoners. He was discharged June 20, 1864, and returned home. Feb. 18, 1865, he married Mary St. Clair, who died leaving one son, John H. March 25 1868, he married Lurena Rogers, daughter of John Rogers, a soldier in the war of 1812. They have three children---Geneva B.,William C., and Myrtle A. Mr. Jones owns one of the best farms in the township. He has 100 acres with a two-story residence built in 1882, and a good barn and farm buildings. Edward Lawrence, son of Moses and Sarah Lawrence was born in Grafton County, N. H., April 16, 1810. He was the sixth of a family of ten children, three of whom are now living. He was married Jan. 19, 1832, to Maria Sweet, a native of New Hamp- shire, and five years later he came to Athens County, locating on the farm, where he still resides. It was only partly cleared, but he has improved it, till now he has one of the best farms in the township. He was the first Postmaster of this township, holding the position twenty-four years. He has been Township Trustee two years and Treasurer two years. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have four children---Hannah, Nathan, Elza and Charles. One son, Arthur, enlisted in Company K, Thirty-ninth Ohio Infantry; was wounded at Atlanta, Ga., July 22, 1864, and died Aug. 27, 1864. Mr. Lawrence has been a member of the Methodist church thirty years. Politically he is a Republican. John Lawrence, born May 2, 1808, in Grafton County, N. H., was a son of Moses and Sarah (Johnson) Lawrence. His early life was spent on a farm, and he received but a common-school education. In 1837 he started for Athens County, coming with teams; was forty-two days on the road. He settled in Carthage Township on the place where he now lives. It was then a wild, heavy timbered piece of land, but now, through the industry of Mr. Lawrence, it is a fine, well-cultivated farm of 200 acres, with first-class improve- ments. March 20, 1831, Mr. Lawrence married Keziah J. Sweet, of Belknap County, N. H. They have five children---Anna, Charles, Mahala, Horace and Mary. A son, Wesley, enlisted in Com- pany E,One Hundred and Seventy-fourth Ohio Infantry, at New- ton, N. C. He was wounded, from the effects of which he died March 14, 1865. Mr. Lawrence has been a member of the Method- ist Episcopal church sixty years. 722

N. S. Lawrence, son of Edward and Maria (Sweet) Lawrence, was born in Carthage Township, Jan. 6, 1844. In May, 1864, he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Fortieth Ohio Infantry, and was discharged Sept. 3, 1864. Oct. 8, 1867, he married Mar- tha, daughter of Francis and Catharine (Flick) Griffin, of Troy Township. In November, 1867, he moved to the farm where he now resides. He has 186 acres of land under a high state of culti- vation. In 1877 he built a fine two-story residence. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Politi- cally he is a Prohibitionist. Bernardus B. Lottridge, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Lottridge, was born in Rensselaer County, N. Y., in 1780. When nineteen years of age he married Abigail Bull, and removed to Niagara, where he lived four years. In 1803 he came to Athens County, being among the first settlers, and located on wild land. He improved, with the help of his two sons, 525 acres of heavily timbered land, and at the time of his death was one of the well-to-do citizens of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Lottridge's children were---Isaac, John, Caroline, Simon, Emma, Maria, Thomas, Sarah, George, Joseph, Amanda, Catharine and Marcus. Mr. Lottridge was a member of the Methodist church forty years. J. D. Lottiridge, section 3, Carthage Township, was born Jan. 2, 1818, the son of B. B. Lottridge, one of the pioneers of this county. Our subject was reared on a farm, and received his education in the common schools. In August, 1838, he married Margaret Mc- Cleon. Five children were born to them---Geraldine, Ellozine, Caroline (deceased), Josephine V. and William. Mrs. Lottridge died March 8, 1880. May 10, 1881, he married Mrs. Rebecca J. Robertson. She is the mother of one child---Nettie R. Mr. Lott- ridge has a fine farm of 170 acres, all well improved. Simon H. Lottridge, the oldest native of Carthage, now living in the township, was born Feb. 3, 1807, son of B. B. and Abigail (Bull) Lottridge. He was married in March, 1829, to Elizabeth, daughter of Ben Coddington, an early settler of Troy Township. After his marriage he removed to Marietta, Ohio, and remained about a year; then removed to McArthur, which was then in Athens and now Vinton County, where he lived seven years engaged in the wool-carding business. In February, 1838, he returned to the homestead, where he has since resided. He has a fine farm of 260 acres, all well improved. He has held the office of Justice two terms, Assessor two years, and Township Trustee several years. 723

Politically he is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Lottridge have had eight children, six now living---Catharine, Lydia, Almira and Al- ?ira (twins), Sarah and May. Abigail and Mary Jane are deceased. Mr. Lottridge is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church G. W. Lowden, born in Meigs County, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1841, is a son of John and Margaret Lowden, natives of England, who set- tled in Meigs County in 1833. He enlisted in the war of the Re- bellion in the Second West Virginia Cavalry, and served three years and four months; was in the battles of Pottsville, Lewis- burg, Lynchburg, Winchester, Cedar Creek and numerous others; was discharged at Wheeling, W. Va. He married Sarah Lax of Meigs County, and a daughter of George and Elizabeth Lax. They have five children---Thomas S., Lizzie, John, George and Earl E. One daughter, Annie, died in March, 1882, aged eight years. Mr. Lowden owns a farm of eighty acres under a good state of culti- vation. Politically he is a Republican. He is a member of the I.O.O. F. C. McNeil, deceased, was born in Meigs County, Ohio, April 29, 1827, the son of Archie McNeil, a native of New York. He was reared a farmer, and received his education in the common schools. He was married Nov. 14, 1850, to Lydia A. Gleason, of Vinton County. He came to Carthage Township in 1855. Feb. 14, 1865, he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Eighty-ninth Ohio Infantry. He died April 15, 1865, leaving a wife and two children---Hiram H. and Perry P. Mr. McNeil was a member of the United Brethren church; a kind husband and father; and a good neighbor, he was respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Mc- Neil still resides on the old farm with her son Perry P., who is a teacher. Eli P. Persons, born Dec. 24, 1827, in Carthage Township, Athens County, Ohio, is a son of Sylvester and Lydia Persons, na- tives of Connecticut and Virginia respectively. His father died when he was twenty years old, and the next four years he worked by the month at farming. He was married Oct. 24, 1851, to Su- san Bail, a native of Pennsylvania. Aug. 25, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, Seventy-third Ohio Infantry, but by the exposures of army life he lost his eyesight, and in November he was granted a furlough, but not recovering was discharged in February, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Persons have five children---Sylvester, Almira J., Samuel, Elizabeth and Horace. Politically Mr. Persons is a Re- publican. 724

M. Pierce, born Sept. 29, 1823, in Meigs County, Ohio, is a son of Isaac and Fanny (Stout) Pierce. When three years of age he lost his father. When sixteen years of age he commenced to learn the tanner's and shoemaker's trades, at which he worked about six years. In 1845 he purchased the farm where be now resides, which he has brought under a good state of cultivation. He is now engaged in general farming and stock-raising. In September, 1845, he married Mercy Daily, daughter of Benjamin Daily, a pioneer of Athens County. They had a family of five children--- Mary Jane, Florinda, Isaac, Louis Eldora and Emma Serilla. Mrs. Pierce died Jan. 6, 1875. Jan. 9, 1876, Mr. Pierce married Mrs. Mary (Day) Swarts. She has five children---Merzer, John, Israel, James and Mary Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce are members of the Christian church. He has been an Elder in the church several years. Elijah Runnion, born in Lewis County, W. Va., March 25, 1811, is a son of Samuel and Ann (Batty) Runnion. When eleven years of age his parents moved to Kanawha County, W. Va., and soon after to Jackson County, where he was reared and educated, remaining there till 1849. In the latter year he came to Ohio, settling first in Meigs County, and moved to Athens County in 1861, where be still resides. He was married Aug. 29, 1833, to Harriet B. Smith, a native of Virginia, and a daughter of John and Susan Smith. They have six children---Rebecca, Mary, Catherine, James, Milo and Alexander. Mr. Runnion has been a member of the Methodist church sixty years. Politically he is a Republican. M. M. Runnion, Carthage, was born March 14, 1847, a native of Virginia. He was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools. At the age of sixteen he enlisted in Com- pany F, Sixtieth Ohio Infantry. He was in several battles, and was discharged in August, 1865. Sept. 12, 1877, he married Ann Jane Elliott. They have two children---Lonna T. and Robert J, Mr. and Mrs. Runnion are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics Mr. Runnion is a Republican. James Russel, son of David Russel, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, July 7, 1828, and came with his parents to Athens County in 1837. He lived at home till he arrived at manhood, receiving a limited education in the common schools. He was married Nov. 22, 1863, to Perezinda Price, a native of Athens County, and a daughter of James M. Price. They have seven children---Lincoln, 725

Sheridan, Adson, Clinton, Emma, Ada, Alma. Mr. Russel bought the farm where he now lives in 1858. He had 133 acres. Politi- cally he is a Republican. John Russell, son of David Russell, of Troy Township, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, Dec. 26, 1819. He came to Athens County with his parents in 1838, and lived in Troy Township till he was of age. He was married May 27, 1847, to Nancy Morrison, of Jefferson County, Ohio, daughter of John Morrison. They have seven children---Winfield, Hannah, Timothy, Eber, Grant, Lot and Mahlon. Mr. Russell has a fine farm of 218 acres, with a good two-story house and comfortable farm buildings. Politically he is a Republican. William Russell, a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, born May 19, 1824, is a son of David Russell. His parents came to Athens County when he was thirteen years old and settled in Troy Township, where his father still resides. Dec. 1, 1853, he married Mary Elliott, a daughter of William Elliott, a native of Ireland. They have four children---Almira, Selden C., David E. and Will- iam. Mr. Russell bought the farm where he now resides in 1854. He has 180 acres of good land with a good residence and farm buildings, where he has all the comforts of a home. He is a genial, whole-souled man and has the respect and confidence of all who know him. 726

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