Hamilton County Biographies

Henry Applegate Pioneer Annals of Green Township, page 10, by Reese P. Kendall, MD, San Jose, California, 1905. Submitted by Patti Graman.

Married; masonry in all branches, learned on Long Island. Born in Middlesex, New Jersey, July 1, 1791. In 1812 traveled on foot and by stage to Pittsburg. Bough skiff and floated to Cincinnati; bought land near Ebenezer. Intimate with Gen. W. H. Harrision and Judge Symmes. Attended latter's funeral in a keelboat from city to North Bend. Was engergetic, perserving and upright; also very self-reliant. (Those early settlers were mainly from New Jersey and Virginia. ) Not learned, but had unusual judgment. An intimate termed him: "Modest, frank, generous." Two neighbors of nigh same age, John Powwner and Jonathan Markland, differing in politics and religion, but never in altercation over either; more like own brothers. Prior to 1893 every intimate of Judge Symmes had gone. Henry died March 12, 1877, Powner, November 1872. Markland, August 1873.
Applegate was made constable in 1835 and served many years; had one child, Ormond.

My research has revealed that: Henry and Margaret Applegate actually had 12 children: Silvia, Catharine, Jane, Louis, James, Charles, Israel, Elizabeth, Ormond, Joseph, Ellen and Samuel. I am still working on all of the documentation.

Israel Applegate Pioneer Annals of Green Township, page 10, by Reese P. Kendall, MD, San Jose, California, 1905 Submitted by Patti Graman.

Married, settled with the rest near Ebenezer. Children: Byram and William. Byram began to teach of couple of years prior to the writere's advent into the same profession in 1848. Byram
("Doc" ), has some documents of this saqme date. For reasons, not well determined, we boys feared Henry Applegate very much. It may have been because of his office of constable, but he never gave us a harsh word.

My research, to date, reveals that Israel and Margaret Applegate had 9 Children: William J., Byram, John Milton, Abraham, Oliver Perry, Evaline, Margaret, Kate and Henry.

Hon. Alfred G. Allen Cincinnati, The Queen City, Vol. 3; published in 1912 pg 54-56 Cincinnati, The Queen City Transcribed by: Patti Graman         On March 4, 1911, Alfred G. Allen, of Cincinnati, assumed his duties at Washington as member of congress from the second district of Ohio and in the opinion of many friends who have for the past ten or fifteen years been interested in his advancement as a lawyer and his growing influence in Ohio politics, he will right creditably acquit himself of the responsibility. He is a native of Ohio, born on a farm near Wilmington, Clinton County, July 23, 1867. His father, Isaac B. Allen, was born in New York State and settled at Wilmington in 1851. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. In 1861 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Clinton County and, like many noble-hearted patriots of the Civil War period, resigned from a lucrative office in order to enlist in his country's defense. He organized Company C, Seventy-ninth Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was elected its captain. After serving most honorably he lost his health from exposure and was invalided home in the fall of 1863. He devoted his attention principally to farming from the time of the Civil War until his death, in August, 1891. He was a man of many sterling qualities and a true lover of the republic. In 1855, he married Miss Eliza W. Gaither, of Wilmington, a daughter of Henry Gaither, formerly of Frederick County, Maryland. Of their children two are now living: Effie who makes her home at Wilmington; and Alfred G.
        After receiving his preliminary education in the public schools Alfred G. Allen became a student of the Wilmington High School from which he was graduated in June, 1886. He studied law in the office of Bateman & Harper of Cincinnati and was graduated from the Law School of Cincinnati College with the degree of LL.B. in June, 1890. He began practice in Cincinnati and upon the death of Mr. Bateman, in 1897, became a partner of J. C. Harper. In 1908 J. W. Curts was admitted to the firm and the title became Harper, Allen & Curts, their offices being in the First National Bank building. This is one of the well-known law firms of Cincinnati-one which has been identified with much important litigation in the state and federal courts. Mr. Allen has been especially prominent in city affairs during recent years. He served as councilman at large in 1906-1907 and also as a member of the board of sinking fund trustees in 1908-9. In the positions named he showed a clear discernment and business judgment which proved of marked benefit to the interests of the city and reflected high credit upon himself. He was elected to congress upon the democratic ticket in November, 1910, after one of the most exciting campaigns southwestern Ohio has known for many years.
        On the 10th of December, 1901, at St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Clara B. Forbes, a daughter of M. S. Forbes, president of Forbes Brothers' Tea and Spice Company of St. Louis, and one of the leading business men of that city. Mrs. Allen is a lady of unusual intellectual and social accomplishments. She was educated at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, and is an active worker in the Woman's Club of Cincinnati and also in the Tourist Club. Two children have come to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mildred F., and Edward Randall.
        Fraternally Mr. Allen is a member of Price Hill Lodge No. 524, A. F. & A. M. and of the Phi Delta Phi college fraternity. Socially he occupies a prominent place in the community and is president of the Orpheus Club, a well known musical organization; a member of the board of directors of the Cuvier-Press Club; and a valued member of the Business Men's Club, the Duckworth Club, the Elberon Country Club and the Cincinnati Democratic Club. He is a staunch believer in the principles of Christianity and is a member of Price Hill Methodist Episcopal Church. Ever governed by the highest ideals of integrity and honor, he has steadily progressed in his profession and ranks as one of the able members of the Hamilton County Bar. He is a student who spares no pains in arriving at the truth in any subject to which he directs his attention and as an attorney none has ever been more faithful in advancing the cause of his clients or more zealous in behalf of the right. He is known as a man of pronounced convictions, a lover of justice and uncompromising in his battle against wrong. He is now just in the prime of life and there is scarcely a doubt that he will gain high rank among the leaders in his party and at the bar of the Buckeye state.

Alfred Marston Allen Cincinnati, The Queen City, Vol. 3; published in 1912 pg 463-464 Cincinnati, The Queen City Transcribed by: Patti Graman         The man who starts in business or professional life with a sound constitution, undaunted courage and a laudable determination to win may be depended upon to carry off the laurels, provided he possesses good habits and substantial staying powers. Alfred Marston Allen, of Cincinnati, apparently began with the qualities above named, as he has made a success of his work and is recognized as one of the leading attorneys in patent law practice in this city. He was born at Glendale, Ohio, November 21, 1860, a son of Samuel B. Allen, who was born at Sandwich, Massachusetts, in October, 1817. Samuel B. Allen came west and engaged in the wholesale and retail drug business in this city as Allen and Company, his establishment being located at Fifth and Main Streets. He died October 2, 1879. The mother, whose maiden name was Bertha Nye, was born at Sandwich, Massachusetts, in 1827. James Allen, the great-grandfather of our subject on the paternal side, was a patriot of the Revolutionary war. There were three children in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Allen; Alfred Marston; Samuel E., who is now engaged in the practice of medicine in Cincinnati; and Martha, who also lives in Cincinnati and is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
        Alfred M. Allen received his early education in the public schools and was graduated at the Hughes High School in 1877. He matriculated at Harvard University, graduating in 1882 with the degree of A. B., and soon afterward entered the Cincinnati Law School, from which he was graduated with the degree of LL.B. in 1884. He immediately opened an office in this city and engaged in general practice for five years, but since 1889 he has specialized in patent law and has met with more than the ordinary measure of success in this department.
        On the 29th of March, 1885, Mr. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Hannah C. Smith, a native of this city and a daughter of Erastus M. and Mrs. (McAlpin) Smith. Mrs. Smith was for many years senior member of the well known commission firm of Smith & McAlpin. Four children came to brighten the home of Mrs. And Mrs. Allen, namely: Martson, who was born in June, 1887, and received the degree of B. A. at Harvard University in 1908 and the degree of LL.B. at the Cincinnati Law School in 1911, graduating at the head of his class; Erastus S., was born in 1889 and was graduated at Harvard in 1909, being now connected with the Procter & Gamble Company at Ivorydale; Bertah M., who was born March 31, 1894, and was graduated at the Glendale High School in 1911, now a student at Wellesley of the class of 1915; and Mary McAlpin, born October 17, 1901, and now attending the public schools. Mr. Allen is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association and in politics is an adherent of the republican party. He served as member of the council of Glendale from 1886 to 1889, as village solicitor from 1890 to 1892, as mayor of the village since 1896 with the exception of two years and for four years past has very acceptably occupied a chair as member and president of the board of education. Socially he is connected with the University Club, the Business Men's Club, the Cincinnati Golf Club, the Hamilton Golf Club and the Harvard Club, serving as president of the last named in 1910-1911. He is also one of the board of governors of the University Club. The various positions of responsibility which he has been called upon to fill by his neighbors and friends indicate the esteem in which he is held by those to whom he is best known. Always courageous and outspoken in his views, he desires for others the same freedom he asks for himself. On account of ability, integrity and friendly attitude toward all movements aiming to promote the general good he is regarded by his associates as one of the most useful citizens of the community.

Henry & John Brasher If this is your ancestor - you would qualify for Hamilton Co., First Families and DAR. BRASHER, John (S-16057) Revolutionary War Pension Application Abstracts - in this months Ohio Crossroad of our Nation - Record & Pioneer Families from OGS ... In memory of Julie Overton.

Hamilton Co., OH, 17 Aug. 1832
John BRASHER, a resident of Springfield Twp., Hamilton Co., OH, aged 68 years, 3 months, is the son of Henry BRASHER; he was born in New York City on 15 May 1764; he was by Capt. Henry BRASHER in 1775, in the summer, as a waiter to said captian, in Gen. McDOUGAL's Brigade, and continued in that capacity unti Nov. 1776, with the exception of 3 months as a drummer in a CT regiment stationed at Tarry Twon on the Hudson River. At age 16, he was enrolled in Capt. Arthur SMITH's company of militia at Newburgh, served for frequent tours of duty as a minute man until 1783; he emigrated to the city of Cincinnati in Nov. 1790.

He was living in New York City when called into the service, resided there until 1790 when he came to Cincinnati, and where he has resided ever since. He served under Capt. Henry BRASHER, his father.

Hamilton Co., OH 22 Aug 1833
Samuel HOFFNER, a clergyman residing in Hamilton Co., OH was well acquainted with John BRASHER. John RIDDLE, Senr. and John S. WAllACE, both residents of Hamilton Co., OH are well acquainted with John BRASHER.

Meeker Co., 15 Jul 1889
Letter from L. B. BRASHER, in which he states that Henry BRASHER (father) and John BASHER (son ) were citizens of New York City up to the occupation of the British. In 1790, both emigrated to Cincinnati, OH. Henry BRASHER died at Lawrenceburg, IN in 1824 or so and John at Cincinnati in 1840. They were, respectively, the writer's great grandfather and grandfather.

John Brasher is buried at Springdale Presbyterian, and is on the list of Revolutionary War Soldiers at Hamilton Co. GenWeb.