William Pierson
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 369:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
William PIERSON was born in the State of New Jersey in the year
1788.
He came with his parents to Cincinnati in the year 1800. His trade was
that of a brick-maker. He was married to Miss Huldah PIERSON, who was
born
in 1791, and was the daughter of an early settler. To Mr. and Mrs.
PIERSON
were born seven children -- four sons and three daughters: Sinias, Mary
Ann, Harriet, Emily, James, William, and John. John, Sinias, Mary Ann,
and Harriet are now dead. Our subject died in the year 1866, surviving
his companion thirty-four years. The only member of the family now
residing
within the county of Hamilton is William, the third son, who was born
in
the year 1832. His attention has principally been given to farming. He
married, in the year 1852, Miss May E. COOPER. There have been born to
them four sons and three daughters: George W., Laura H., Frank, William
H., May, Estella, and Samuel (deceased). Mr. PIERSON is one of the
first
farmers of his township and county, and now owns and occupies the old
PIERSON
homestead. He and his wife are devoted members of the United Brethren
church,
who supplement by their lives the faith they profess.
Benjamin URMSTON was born in the State of Pennsylvania in the year
1800.
The same year he came with his father to Springfield township, where he
remained for a short time, then moving to Butler, where they stayed
until
after his father's death, in 1821. In the year 1828 he married Miss
Rebecca
KENNEDY, and to them were born five children, four sons and one
daughter:
Kennedy, Robert, Mary Jane, Benjamin, and Edmund. Kennedy and Mary Jane
the only daughter -- are not living. In the year 1837 the family came
again
to Springfield, and resided here ever since. Both the parents are
members
af the Baptist church, and have always been among the supporters of the
same. This worthy and aged couple now live at ease in a comfortable
home
at Mount Pleasant.
Barnabas HOEL first settled in Springfield township, in 1801. He was
born in the State of New Jersey, from which he emigrated to Ohio early
in his life. He was a carpenter by trade, but afterwards became a
farmer.
The following are the names of the surviving members of the family:
Abigail
DAVIS, Phoebe, Rosebaum, John, and William, the eldest son and subject
of the following sketch. He was born in Springfield township, in a rude
log cabin, without chimney or floor, in the year 1801. He resided with
his parents until the time of his marriage, in the year 1822, to Miss
Julia
Ann MAY. To them were born six children, two sons and four daughters:
Sarah
Ann, Alexander, Emeline, Chamberlain, Maria, Delilah, and Amanda. Those
not living are Sarah Ann, Emeline, and Chamberlain. Mr. HOEL lost his
companion
in the year 1854. He was married again in the year 1855, to Miss Mary
Ann
HUFFMAN. The occupation of Mr. HOEL has been that of a farmer. He and
his
wife are both zealous members of the Presbyterian church. Grandfather
and
Grandmother HOEL are both dead, and lie buried in the Springdale
cemetery.
John LaRUE came to Springfield township December 16, 1802. He was
born
in Hunterdon county, New Jersey, in the year 1774, and moved from that
State to Ohio. He served in the War of 1812, and was one of the guards
stationed at Blennerhasset island. His wife was Catharine LOWE, who was
born in the year 1781. The present survivors of the family are James L.
LaRUE, who resides two miles west of Lockland. He was twice married --
first, in 1832, to Miss Elizabeth SIMMONS, and second, in 1838, to Miss
Naomi B. GARDENER, daughter of an old and prominent settler. The first
wife bore him two children -- Louisa, wife of Dr. A. B. LUCE, of
Carthage,
and George, a prominent coal dealer of Lockland, who was a soldier in
the
war of the Rebellion, losing his right arm in the service. He returned
to his native county and was elected, at the close of the war, auditor
of Hamilton county. His mother died in 1837. The second wife became the
mother of nine children. Those now living are Alexander, John, James
M.,
Jacob, and Eliza. The subject of this sketch has been an active
business
man for over half a century. He has occupied every position of honor
and
trust that an appreciative people could confer. He is now becoming an
old
man, but is strong in body, and in full possession of every faculty.
During
his life he has acquired a pleasant home and enough of this world's
goods
to make himself and wife comfortable as long as they shall live.
William McCASH was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 15, 1783.
He married Nancy Ann DODSON, of Greenbrier, Virginia, and to them were
born eleven children, six sons and five daughters: Elenord D., Willliam
D., Permelia D., Edward, Margaret, David, Cynthia, Serena, Luther,
James
and Caroline; Margaret, Edward, Luther, David and James are not living.
The wife and mother died in 1869, the husband survived until the year
1871.
They are buried at the Spring Grove cemetery. Their first settlement
was
in the year 1802, in Springfield township, on the Winton road. They
settled
in the woods, with no improvement excepting a log cabin, and afterwards
cleared up the farm. The old homestead is now owned by Mrs. SPRING.
Among the early settlers of Springfield township none were more prominent than the JOHNSONS. Cary JOHNSON came to Springfield township on horseback from Bascom Ridge, New Jersey, in 1804. He was born in the year 1781, and at the age of twenty-three he started for the land of promise. His first settlement in Ohio was the farm now owned and occupied by his son, Cary Benson. Here he began life. He at once set about erecting a cabin and clearing away the forest. In the year 1805 he was married to Miss Rachel JESSUP, by whom he had nine children -- four sons and five daughters: Drucilla, Jemima, Jane, John, Abner, Sarah A., Hampton, Augusta, and Cary B. All are now dead, but Sarah MANGER and Cary B., who resides in Jackson county, Iowa. The father departed this life in the year 1866, surviving his companion but three years; and they both are buried in the little burial ground near New Burlington. Now the only representative of this household residing in Hamilton county is Cary Benson, who was born in the year 1832. His business has always been that of farming. He married, in the year 1859, Miss Sarah L. JACKSON. Mr. JOHNSON is one of the thrifty farmers of his township. While he has no membership with any church, his sympathies are with the Universalists. He is pleasantly located on a finely improved farm near Mount Pleasant, surrounded by every comfort necessary to his wants.
Rachel JESSUP, wife of Cary JOHNSON, was born in 1787 in the State
of
New Jersey, and came with her parents to Springfield township in the
year
1794, coming from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati on a flat-boat. The farm on
which the family first settled had been selected some time previous by
an older brother, Stephen JESSUP, who came from Pennsylvania on foot to
seek more suitable and productive lands. Stephen JESSUP was grandfather
to the noted poets, the CARY sisters.
Reuben S. Compton
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 370:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
Reuben S. COMPTON was born in Colerain township, Hamilton county, in
the year 1804. His business was farming. His wife, Bathsheba
LABOYTEAUX,
was born in 1806. The members of his family still living are Andrew
Jackson,
Alexander, Chrystalina, Emeline, Eliza, Cornelia and Oliver. The last
named
was born at the old homestead in Colerain township in 1826. He remained
with his parents until he attained his majority. He married, on the
thirteenth
of April, 1854, Miss Elizabeth VOORHEES, of Warren county. They have
three
children -- Flora Ellen, Laura Francis, and Alfred R. Both Mr. and Mrs.
COMPTON belong to the Christian Church, to which they give their
constant
support. His father is buried in a private burial-place on the old
COMPTON
homestead.
Benjamin Walden
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 370:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
Benjamin WALDEN was born in 1757, in the State of Virginia. As early
as 1805 he came to Springfield township from Kentucky, and died in
1842.
His business was farming. Hannah, his wife, was born in 1757, and died
in 1840. The only survivor of his family is William, the youngest son.
He was born in 1808, on the farm where he now lives. In the year 1842
he
was married to Miss Charlotte JOSELYN, who bore him ten children --
George
W., William, Benjamin, Marcus, Edward J., Josephine, Nancy O.,
Charlotte,
Emma, and Sarah. Mr. WALDEN is one of the best men of the township and
county. With his wife, he has long been connected with the Presbyterian
church. He has gradually acquired a competency, and is now is the
enjoyment
of cheerful surroundings and a comfortable home.
Jacob Hoffner
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 370:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
Jacob HOFFNER was born in the year 1765, in Burke county,
Pennsylvania,
and from this State he emigrated to Ohio and settled in Springfield
township
in 1805. His death occurred at Mount Pleasant in 1845. While in
Pennsylvania
he followed the business of wagonmaker, but was a farmer in Ohio. Mrs.
Magdalen HOFFNER, wife of Jacob HOFFNER, was born in 1768, and died in
1840. The members of the family now alive are Eliza JOHNSTON, a
resident
of Cumminsville; Samuel, who lives at Indianapolis; and Thomas, the
third
son, and subject of following sketch.
Thomas Hoffner
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 370-1:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
Thomas HOFFNER was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in the
year
1796. He came with his parents to Hamilton county in 1805, he and his
brother
Jacob walking the entire distance, and crossing the river at Wheeling,
Virginia. Although but a youth of sixteen, he enlisted in the War of
1812.
After an absence of six months, he returned to the parental roof
unhurt,
and crowned with all the honors to which our brave sons were justly
entitled.
After the close of the war he returned and aided his father in the
cultivation
of the pioneer home. In 1815 he was married to Miss Sarah BOLSER. To
Mr.
and Mrs. HOFFNER were born eight children -- one son and seven
daughters:
John C., Catharine, Rebecca, Eliza, Elizabeth, Amanda, Sarah, and Mary.
Eliza, Amanda, and Mary are dead. In the year 1824 the wife also died.
He was married again in the year 1836, to Miss Abigail SMITH. They are
both active members of the church of United Brethren and have always
been
among its most staunch supporters. In the year 1827, he aided his
father
in carrying on the farm, and in 1839 returned to Massachusetts, and
brought
back with him Miss Sarah ADAMS, whom he soon after married, and who is
now his companion. His first purchase was made in the woods, with no
improvements
whatever to give evidence of his ever having had a predecessor. Here he
began life in reality. As time wore on, six children were born to this
pioneer couple -- four sons and two daughters: Thomas, Charley,
Cynthia,
Joseph, Isaac, and Ella. Thomas and Charles are now deceased. The
sympathies
of Mr. and Mrs. WESTON have ever been with the Universalist church, to
which they give their
support.
John C. HOFFNER, youngest child of Thomas and Sarah HOFFNER, was
born
in the year 1833, in the old HOFFNER homestead. At the age of nineteen
he went as a clerk to Cincinnati with the firm of Canfield &
Moffett,
grocers. In the year 1860 he returned to the farm where he has ever
since
resided. He married in the year 1855, Miss Zorada HARRISON, whose
father
was an early settler of Cincinnati and a noted river pilot. To Mr. and
Mrs. HOFFNER were born twelve children, six of whom are now living:
Valleria
W., Mary E., Ada Estella, Rebecca, John H., and William Allen. Mr.
HOFFNER
comes from a family whose record is spotless. He has reached the zenith
in Odd Fellowship, having been a member for thirteen years.
Henry Rogers
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 371:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
Henry ROGERS, sr., settled in Mill creek township in the year 1806.
He was born in Monmouth county, New Jersey, in 1752, from which State
he
moved to Pennsylvania, and thence to Ohio. He died in Cincinnati in
1839
or 1840. During the Revolutionary war he was a soldier in the American
army. By occupation he was a weaver. His wife, Phoebe BENNET, was born
in 1766, and died some time during the War of 1812. Their descendants
were
Elizabeth, Sarah, Hannah, Phoebe, Jemima, Amos, Samuel, Nancy, Henry,
and
Maria -- all dead except Henry, Amos and Samuel dying in infancy.
Elizabeth
married Thomas McFEELY, of Virginia; Sarah, Michael BURGE; Hannah,
Zebulon
STRONG, of Vermont; Phoebe, Jonathan HOLDEN, of Vermont; Jemima,
Richard
McFEELY; Nancy, Cyrus BROWN, of Ohio; Maria, Levi PINNEY, of Ohio;
Henry,
Miss Rachel Maria HILL, daughter of Jedediah HILL, of New Jersey.
Henry,
the only survivor of this large family, was born in Fayette county,
Pennsylvania,
in 1806, and came with his parents to Hamilton county, Ohio, the fall
of
the same year. When seventeen years of age, he left his home and went
out,
a poor boy, to fight the battle of life alone. His life has been
occupied
in various pursuits. He first learned the trade of cabinet making, for
which he soon acquired a distaste and gave it up. For a time after this
he worked out by the month whenever work could be obtained. In the year
1828 he engaged with Jedediah HILL, who afterwards became his
father-in-law,
in operating his flouring mill and cultivating his farm. He married in
the year 1832, September 22. To Mr. and Mrs. ROGERS was born one son,
Wilson
T. He married, March 15, 1866, Mary Jane CHADWICK, who has become the
mother
of two sons. Our subject now owns and occupies the old HILL homestead.
Mr. ROGERS is not associated with any church organization, but his wife
is a devout Christian, a member of the Baptist church, and has always
been
one of its best supporters.
John M. Wozencraft
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 371:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
John M. WOZENCRAFT came to Cincinnati in 1806. He was born in Wales,
but emigrated to the State of Ohio from Baltimore, Maryland. In his
sixty-fourth
year, while in South Carolina and on his way to England, he died. His
wife,
Hannah, lived to be nearly ninety-two years of age, Her death occurred
in San Vermideno, California. Of this family there now remain Dr. O. M.
Wozencraft, of San Francisco, California. Of this family there now
remain
Dr. O. M. WOZENCRAFT, of San Francisco, California -- a man of great
professional
prominence; and Captain J. J. WOZENCRAFT, who was born in Cincinnati
August
6, 1807. Prior to his marriage he was with his father in business. At
the
age of seventeen he learned the tinner's trade with Mr. Norman BIRD,
and
remained ten years. After completing his trade, his faithful and prompt
attention to his employer's wishes was so appreciated that he was given
the position of superintendent. In 1828 he married Miss Olivia KING,
daughter
of Alexander KING, the first deputy sheriff of Hamilton county. Four
sons
and three daughters were given them: John M., Anna E., William A.,
ex-mayor
of Paris, Illinois; Oliver, who was killed by the explosion of an
engine;
Edwin D., who was band master for three years during the late war;
Martha
M., and Mary Ellen, now wife of John FISHER, an extensive manufacturer
of carriages in Cincinnati. The life of our subject has been one of
position
and prosperity. For eleven successive years he was elected commander of
the Fire Company No. 5, of Cincinnati. He was the first grand worthy
chief
Templar west of the Alleghanies, besides holding other honorable
places.
He has ever been an active leader in advancing and improving society,
and
a firm advocate of law and order. His estimable wife has always been a
devout Christian. They have acquired a good property that now enables
them
to live at ease. Their home is at Mount Pleasant.
Jacob Skillman
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 371:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
Mr. Jacob SKILLMAN, with his family, made his first settlement in
Springfield
township, in 1806. He was born on Long Island, but emigrated from
Pennsylvania
to Ohio. In the Revolutionary war he was a recruiting officer. After
coming
to Ohio he cleared the farm now owned by his grandson, Henry. His
children
were six in number: Isaac, Benjamin, Jacob, Thomas, and Abraham, all
now
deceased. Henry, second son of Abraham and Abigail SKILLMAN, was born
in
the SKILLMAN homestead in the year 1824. He was married in 1857, to
Miss
Augusta FOSTER, daughter of one of Hamilton county's earliest families,
which came to Ohio prior to 1800. Four sons and one daughter were
afterward
born: Albert, George, Harry, Frank, and Emma. George and Harry have
died.
Both parents belong to the Presbyterian church, and have always been
among
the leading most reliable members.
Abiezer Miles
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 371-2:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
William McLEAN came from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and settled in
Springfield
in the year 1807. The surviving members of the family are John, Betsey,
Sallie, and Samuel. Samuel, the oldest son of William and Isabella
McLEAN,
was born in the State of Pennsylvania in the year 1799, and came with
his
parents to Hamilton county in the year 1807. The family for a while was
obliged to occupy the old block-house at Columbia, so hostile were the
red men just at that time. The family located in Springfield township,
where the father died shortly after, leaving Samuel to superintend the
farm. At the age of thirty he married Miss Elizabeth WHITLOCK, by whom
he had seven sons: Jerome B., Jasper, Sylvester, Loami, Arthur, now
deceased,
John and Stephen. Arthur was a prominent attorney of Cincinnati, and
afterwards
a lieutenant in the War of 1861. Here his health became impaired, and
he
returned to his home and soon after died. Our subject was one who led
an
active business life, a man of whom his neighbors could boast. He took
a very active part in the militia musters, of which our older citizens
have vivid recollections. He occupied the position of colonel and
general,
and became everywhere known as Colonel Samuel McLEAN. After living a
life
of usefulness, he departed in the year 1872. He is buried beside his
parents
in the burial place at Springdale.
Samuel JOHNSON, sr., first settled, in the year 1807, in Springfield
township. He was born in 1788, in New Jersey, and from that State he
emigrated
to Ohio. His death occurred in 1878, at his home in Mount Pleasant. He
pursued the business of farming, and his first purchase was the farm
now
owned by the RIDDLE heirs. His wife, whose name was Phoebe JESSUP, was
born in 1793, and died in 1865. She came to Ohio with her parents in
the
year 1797. The names of surviving members of the family and their
places
of residence are John, Lydia, Abigail, Jane, Dale, and Samuel. John and
his sister Jane reside in Texas. Samuel and two sisters, Lydia and
Abigail,
reside on the old homestead in Mount Pleasant, which is also owned by
them.
Major William COX came from New Jersey to Hamilton county, Colerain
township, in 1809. He was a stone mason, and was out in the War of
1812,
where he acquired his military title. He had but two children, Tunis
and
Martha. The former settled in Springfield, near New Burlington, where
he
kept the old Eleven-mile House, or Farmer's Rest, on the Hamilton pike,
which was known as one of the best hotels of the county outside the
city.
He had twelve children, evenly divided as to sex, among whom was George
Washington COX, now of Loveland, next to the youngest of the family. He
was born December 27, 1837, at New Burlington, and was brought up at
the
hotel and on the farm connected with it. In 1874 he removed to
Lockland,
where he is now engaged in keeping a livery stable. He was married
December
10, 1858, to Rebecca AYRES, of Springfield township, and again, after
her
death in 1864, to Mrs. Hartin (HOLE) SMITH, widow of Oscar SMITH,
January
22, 1868. He has three children, one, Lenroy, now twenty years old, by
his first wife, and the others, twins, by the second wife, Elva, a son,
and Idella, a daughter, eleven years old.
Elisha C. WALDEN was born in the year 1800, in the State of
Kentucky.
He came to Hamilton county when quite a small boy. He was twice
married,
first to Miss Nancy OGLE, who died about the year 1840. He was married
again in the year 1843, to Miss Julia L. KITCHEL, daughter of an old
family,
her parents being Samuel and Margaret KITCHEL. The life of Mr. WALDEN
was
devoted to various pursuits. At first he was a merchant in Darrtown,
and
in later years he occupied and superintended the farm in Springfield
township,
where his widow now resides. He is spoken of by neighbors and friends
as
a most excellent citizen, a gentleman respected and esteemed wherever
known.
Years before his death he associated himself with the Presbyterian
church,
of which his wife has long been a member. He departed this life in the
fall of 1876, after several years of severe affliction.
Philander ALLEN settled in Cincinnati in 1811. He was born in
Cornwall,
Connecticut, in 1779. His wife's name was Hannah FOSTER. She was born
in
1782. The four surviving children are Samuel S., Harriet TOWNLEY, Sarah
HILTS, and Edward P. Samuel S., fourth son of Philander and
Hannah ALLEN, was born in Hamilton county in the year 1820. He made his
home with his parents until the time of their death. He was married in
1849 to Miss Emeline RIDDLE, daughter of one of the pioneers. There
were
born to them seven children -- four sons and three daughters. Their
names
are Mary, Jacob, Charles, Henry, George, Anna, and Carrie -- all living
but Jacob, who died at the age of two years. Our subject resides on and
is the owner of the old homestead. He and his wife are members of the
Presbyterian
church in Springdale.
Joel Brown, the eldest son of Aaron and Cynthia Brown, was born in
the
State of Connecticut, in 1808. He came with his parents to Ashtabula
county
in 1814. Here the family settled immediately, in the woods, with no
improvements
whatever to give evidence of their having a predecessor. Our subject
resided
with his father. In clearing up the pioneer home much devolved upon
him,
he being the eldest. At the age of seventeen he began the trade of
carpenter
and joiner, which occupation he has industriously and successfully
pursued
for more than twenty years. In the year 1829 he married Miss Anna
Wright,
of Ashtabula county, whose parents were quite prominent in the early
settlement
of that county. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown were born eight children -- five
sons and three daughters -- Alphonso, Alonzo, Lorenzo, Alvin, Lovisa,
Emma,
Alexis, and Emma. Alphonso, Alonzo, Lorenzo, Alvin, Lovisa, and
Emma
have died. Mr. Brown is one of the substantial and thrifty farmers of
the
township. While he is not associated with any church organization he
ever
favors what is good and true. He and his estimable wife live at ease in
a pleasant home in Springfield township.
Jacob Field
"History
of Hamilton county, Ohio"
published
1881 by Ford
Springfield
Twp
pg 373:
Transcribed by Linda
Boorom.
Jacob FIELD was born in New Jersey in 1768. In 1812 he settled in this township. He died in 1841, at the home where he had always lived since coming to Ohio. He taught school in his early years, but later devoted himself to farming. Hester ROSS, his wife, was born in 1770, and died in 1856. The only surviving member of the family to-day is John R. FIELD, who owns and resides on the old FIELD homestead. He was born in the State of New Jersey in 1810, and came with his parents to Ohio two years later. In 1834 he was married to Miss Harriet PERRINE, and to them have been born nine children -- Jacob, Martha, Jane, Hester A., Elizabeth, Charles, Sarah B., Catharine R., and Lydia R. Charles, Sarah, and Elizabeth are still living. Mrs. FIELD is a member of the Presbyterian church, but her husband has never become identified with any religious organization.
