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History of Warren County , Ohio : Chicago W. H. Beers & Co. about 1882

Page 945: FORD, POLLOCK, LIGGETT

HENRY FORD, deceased, was born in Hamilton township, May 21, 1817, and was a son of Henry and Susan FORD, who were born in Delaware . His early education was received in the traditional log schoolhouse. Jan 14, 1841, he was married. Mrs. Ford born near Lexington , Ky. , in the year 1789. After his marriage he located on a farm left him by his father. To them were born eight children, two of whom are living, viz.: Samuel H. and Eliza C. The deceased are: Mary J. and Margaret S. The others died in infancy. He lived on the home place eleven years, then removed to a farm south of Maineville, and finally to the home occupied at this time by his widow. During his business career he was largely engaged in dealing in stock, and was one of the best farmers in the township. He was a large, portly man, and when in health weighed 350 pounds. He was a consistent and exemplary memb er of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The last five years of his life were years of continual suffering, but he managed his business up to within a few days of his death, and was ready for the fell destroyer when he came, and calmly fell into that sleep which knows no waking Aug 19, 1881. The father of Mrs. F. was married to Jane POLLOCK, who died at the age of 23 years. They were parents of three children – all deceased.

His second marriage was celebrated with Margaret LIGGETT, Jan. 13, 1813, and to them were born nine children, and Mrs. F. is the only surviving one. He engaged in farming in which he continued in until his death. He and his estimable wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, to which they belonged for a term of years.

Page 945 FORD, LUDLUM

RICHARD FORD, farmer, P. O., Morrow. Richard FORD, the subject of our sketch, was born in Hamilton Township , Warren Co. , O., on Oct. 28, 1812. He was the son of Henry and Susan Ford, who were among Warren Co.’s first settlers. Richard was reared on a farm, and received his education in a district school. He was married Jan. 7, 1834 to Cynthia L. LUDLUM. To them have been born three children, viz: Margaret L., Smith M., and Rebecca E. He has been successful in business, and is at present the owner of 100 acres of tillable land. Smith M., Mr. Ford’s only son, was reared on a farm till he arrived at the age of 13, at which age he attended the Mai neville Academy, from whence he went to Delaware University at the age of 16, and graduated with honors in his 20^th year. He was a teacher in the Female Academy of Xenia in 1866. He is a talented speaker, and very successful in business matters.

Page 945 FORD, KIBBEY, GILLS, FOREMAN, McFERREN, PENQUITE, CLINE, WELLS, HALE, HEWITT

SAMUEL D. FORD, farmer, P. O. Morrow, was born in Hamilton Co., O. in 1823, and is a son of Elijah and Jerusha (KIBBEY) FORD. He (Elijah) was born in Delaware ,20Aug 6., 1782, and was a son of Richard FORD, who, with two brothers, emigrated from England to America about the year 1774 or 1775, and settled either in Virginia or Maryland . All went into the war on the American side and fought throughout that lengthy struggle.

Richard was married to Mary GILLS, who bore him five children viz: Henry, born Nov. 15, 1780; Elijah (date above); Jonathan, born June 12, 1784; Amelia, born June 10, 1786; Joseph, born March 29, 1797. Mary, wife of Richard, died Jan. 8, 1808. In 1809, he started for Ohio and on the road was accidently killed by being run over by his loaded wagon. The family came on and settled in this township, where all lived and died, except Joseph, who died in Putnam Co., O. Elijah was married to Jerusha KIBBY, Aug. 8, 1811. Twelve children were born to them, viz: Phoebe, born Aug. 13, 1813, married John FOREMAN; Richard, born April 2, 1814, married Elizabeth McFERREN; Julia, born Feb. 24, 1817; married William PENQU ITE; Jemima, born March 16, 1818; married James McFERREN; Ephriam, born Dec. 1, 1820, married Sophia CLINE; Sarah A., born May 13, 1821; Samuel D., born May 31, 1823, married Margaret E. WELLS, Sept. 1, 1850; Married P., born Oct. 11, 1824; Claudius W., born March 1, 1826, married Elizabeth HALE, his second wife’s name not known; John P., born Oct. 11, 1827, married Emma HEWITT; Mary E., born Jan. 27, 1831, married _____MOON; Elijah Ford, died Jan 19, 1831; his wife died Feb 26, 1843.

Mr. Ford made a permanent home in the county and was a successful business man. Joseph KIBBEY, father of Mrs. Ford, was one of the first settlers in Ohio , having located in Columbia near Cincinnati when Indians were plenty, where he was made Captain of a Company of Home Guards. He was a man of Herculean strength and undaunted courage, and once when challenged by an English officer to mortal combat and asked to name the place and time, he replied, “Here is the place, now is the time,” and handed one of the two pistols that lay on a table to the Englishman. The latter became unnerved by the coolness of the Captain and “wilted,” whereupon was immediately knocked down with the butt of the pistol, in the hands of the brave Captain.

Our subject was reared in Warren Co., to which he came when six years old, and here he has resided since. To him and his wife were born seven children, four living, viz: Sarah A., James H., Adella and Jerusha E.; the deceased are Edward G., Ida J., and David F. Mrs. Ford died March 15, 1871; was born in Warren Co., Jan. 4, 1825, and was a daughter of Z. WELLS, of Virginia , who was an early settler in this county. Our subject owns 66 ¾ acres of well improved land.

Page 946 FORD, BRAMBLE

CHARLES FORD, merchant, Maineville, was born in the State of Maine, in the year 1844, and is a son of James and Lucy FORD, natives of the same state, in which they were reared and married. In 1850 he they came to Maineville, in which he engaged in merchandizing. In 1854 he was prominently connected in getting a postoffice established in the village, of which he was appointed master. He served in the was of 1812, near Portland , Me. He died in 1866, age 67 years (nearly)..

Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ford, viz: Eliab B., James, Mary J., Lucy L., Nathaniel and Charles. Our subject’s boyhood was passed in his native State, in which he received the rudiments of his education. Mercantile pursuits he has followed since boyhood, and since his father’s death the b usiness of his store has been conducted under his name. In 1868 he was married to Caroline BRAMBLE, of Hamilton Co., O., who has borne him four children, three living, viz: Elmer, Ayers L., and Ruth M. Eli, infant, deceased.

Mr. Ford has been mayor of the village five years, and clerk of the township one year; has also been a member of the State Board of Equalization. Is also a member of the Masonic Emory Lodge of Loveland , O., No. 258. Was prominent in the organization of the Squirrel Hunters in 1863. He raised a Company of which he became First Lieutenant; was on a sixteen days campaign in the defence of Cincinnati ; was also a member of the State Militia and a sergeant of his company, and was out after John Morgan.

Page 952 McFERREN,QUIMBY

SAMUEL H. McFERREN, farmer, P. O. Hopkinsville, is a son of James and Margaret McFerren. He was born in South Carolina ; she in Ireland , and when four years old emigrated with her parents to this country, and was six months on the voyage. They were married in South Carolina, and in 1813 emigrated to Warren County on horseback, and brought with them one child. When he landed here he had thirteen dollars in money, and the first season he worked for eight dollars per month and boarded himself. He was a shoemaker and his evenings were devoted to plying his trade. By economy and industry he succeeded, after years of toil, in accumulating a good property – about 734 acres of land – 300 of which was in Harlan Township, Warren County, 230 in Brown co., O., and 204 in the home farm.

To them were born eleven children, nine living, viz: William, John, Elizabeth A., Mary, Andrew, Margaret J., Alexander, Nancy and Samuel. The deceased are James and Allen, both of whom died leaving families. Mr. McFerren died March 20, 1866, aged 80 years. She died February 19, 1856, aged 56 years. Both were of Scotch-Irish descent. Mrs. Ellen McFerren, mother of James, ended her days in Ohio , with her son.

Our subject was born on the place where he lives January 4, 1838. He was married in 1862 to Mary A., daughter of Daniel QUIMBY, a native of Hamilton Co., O., who became a resident of Warren County . To them seven children have been born, four living, viz: Harry, Anna, Lillie, and Rosy. Margaret, Katie and Lizzie, deceased. He owns 159 acres of land in Survey=2 0No. 1547. Katie, mother of Mrs. F., died in 1862, aged 54 years. She was the mother of two children, both living, viz: Nettie and Mary A.

Page 953 MOUNTS, SMITH, KIBBIE, ROACH, PECK, EAGLE, HOPKINS , VAN DUSEN

WILLIAM P. MOUNTS, County Commissioner and farmer, P. O., Morrow. The subject of this sketch was born on the place where he lives Aug. 30, 1823, and is a son of Providence and Isabelle (SMITH) MOUNTS, who were born in Kentucky in the year 1795. He ( Providence ) was a son of William and Catherine Mounts, early pioneers of Warren Co., who settled here about 1796. Providence Mounts and Isabelle Smith were married in Warren Co., and she was a daughter of James Smith, an early settler. To Mr. and Mrs. Mounts were born nine children, of whom seven are living, viz; Catherine, now Mrs. KIBBIE, William P., James W., Elizabeth, now Mrs. ROACH, Marshall, Lavenia, now Mrs. PECK and Rebecca, now Mrs. EAGLE. The deceased are Nancy (Mrs. HOPKINS), and Martha E.

Mr. Mounts was a successful businessman and accumulated a good property. In the War of 1812 he served for some time and was only 17 years of age. The subject of this sketch was reared on the farm and received a common school education. He remained with his parents on the farm until he had attained his majority, after which, being fond of travel, he visited various parts of the country. Sept. 27, 1865, he was married to Henrietta Van DUSEN of Newport, Ky. , after which event he located on the farm where he has since lived. In politics he has always been a Republican, and was elected one of the County Commissioners in 1874, and has since been twice re-elected, and now (1881) has two years of his last term to serve. He has also been Trustee of Hamilton Township, and his executive ability is of the recognizable type and thoroughly established in Warren Co.

To Mr. and Mrs. Mounts five children have been born, viz: Ulysses G., Gracie, Cora, Van and Providence . He owns 280 acres of the best land in the township, and his home farm is elegantly improved and beautifully situated, and as farm property has not an equal in the county, and reflects much credit on its owner.

Page 953 MOUNTS, DAVIS

JAMES W. MOUNTS, farmer, P. O. Morrow, was born in this township, and is a son of Providence and Isabelle Mounts (see sketch of William C. Mounts). He was reared on the farm, and in the district schools received an ordinary education. In 1865 he was married to Elizabeth DAVIS of Union co., Ind. , who has bore him three children, viz: Harry, Catherine and Eugene. In 1862 he enlisted in the 4^th Iowa Cavalry, Co. A, and took part in the battles of Vicksburg , Pittsburg Landing, Franklin , and many others of lesser note. Was first Sergeant of his=2 0Company, and was honorably discharged in 1865. He resided in Iowa eight years previous of the war. He owns 100 acres of land, which is in an excellent sate of cultivation and well improved.

Page 953 MOUNTS, LINDSEY, ROACH, MIRANDA, LUDLUM

LINDSEY MOUNTS, farmer, P. O., Morrow, was born near Morrow, July 25, 1825, and is a son of Watson and Nancy (LINDSEY) Mounts. He (Watson) was the youngest child of William Mounts, a pioneer of Warren Co. To Watson Mounts and his wife wer e born eleven children, viz: Rebecca, born in 1820; Providence, born in 1823; died in 1849; Lindsey (as above); Joseph, born in 1827; Leander, born in 1829; James, born in 1831; Dorcas, born in 1833; John H., born in 1835 and died in Feb. 1861; Gracy, born in 1837; Catherine, born in 1839; and William, who was born in 1840. He was born in Warren Co., in 1799; Nancy, his wife, was born in Kentucky in the same year. He died in May, 1875, and she departed this life in August, 1878; was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church 40 years. Our subject has been twice married, first to Sarah, a daughter of Phineas ROACH, February, 1855; she died June 7, 1855. His second marriage was celebrated June 10, 1856, with Angelina, daughter of Isaac and Hanna MIRANDA, and widow of Eli T. LUDLUM, by whom he has one child, viz: Albert C. Mrs. M. had three children by her first husband, viz: Marshall, Waldron and Hattie. In 1850 Mr. M. went overland to California where he resided three years, and since then has lived in the county. He owns 135 acres of excellent land, which is more than ordinarily improved. Mrs. Mounts was born in the county in 1825.

Page 954 MOUNTS, GREENE, COTTLE

WILLIAM G. MOUNTS, farmer, P. O., Morrow, is another of the old, well known citizens of Warren Co. He was born in Hamilton Township in 1809, and is a son of Joseph Mounts, one of the pioneers, a mention of whom is made in the sketch of Alex. Mounts, in Union township’s history. Our subject was brought up on the farm and received only a limited education in the early subscription schools. He was married on the 6^th day of Oct., 1833, to Susan, daughter of Joseph GREENE, who was b orn in Cincinnati . After his marriage he located on the farm where he has since lived. Four children were born to them, viz; Joseph, Elizabeth, Phoebe and William. Mrs. Mounts departed this life Jan. 14, 1870, aged 54 years, 6 months and 1 day.

He owns upward of 300 acres of land, which is largely in cultivation and well improved. He has been an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since he was 16 years old, and is a genial, whole-souled and Christian gentleman. His son William enlisted in 1864 in Co. F., 146 O. N. G., served his time and was honorably discharged. He was married Oct. 8, 1872 to Susan A., daughter of Dr. COTTLE of Maineville, by whom he has three children, viz: Pearl , Mabel and Lucius. Mrs. M. was born in the county in 1846 and departed this life Aug. 2, 1811. William M. was born on the old home farm in 1844.

Page 941 COTTLE, PORTER, DUDLEY , DEATH, SHAWHAN, GREENE

LUCIUS A. COTTLE, physician and surgeon, P. O., Maineville, is one of the oldest practicing physicians in Warren co. He was born in Farm= ington , Me. , Oct. 18, 1815, and is a son of Dr. John and Thirza (PORTER) COTTLE. Dr. John was born in Martha’s Vineyard , Sept. 26, 1780. His wife was born in Somerset Co., Me. , in 1789. He chose medicine and surgery as his profession, and was a graduate of a Massachusetts school, after which h e practiced six years in the State of Maine . He was married to Thirza, daughter of Col PORTER, in 1806. In 181, he with his wife and five children, emigrated westward, and at Olean , N. Y., met John Grosbeck and family, with whom they continued their journey on flat-boats down the Ohio , and landed in Cincinnati in November of the same year. Soon after he removed to Maineville, where he entered upon the practice of his profession, in which he was successful, having built up an enviable reputation as a skilful physician. For 30 years he practiced uninterruptedly and accumulated considerable wealth, which would have been largely augmented had he collected closely. The territory over which he rode was extensive and he never failed to respond to those who summoned his assistance. Several years before his death he relinquished much of his practice, and attended only calls of extreme cases, or to consult with other physicians. He died in 1853. His wife survived him and departed this life in 1865. Both were prominent members of the Free Will Baptist Church , to which they belonged from the date of their settlement in Maineville. He also belonged to the order of Masonry and was an advanced and worthy member.

The rudiments of our subject’s education were received in the subscription schools, which were afterward developed in the Miami University at Oxford , O. On account of failing health he was obliged to relinquish his fond anticipation for a collegiate course for the time being and return home, where he finished his literary education under the tutorage of his father, who was a thorough scholar and a fine linguist. At the age of 15 he began the study of medicine under the direction of his father, who was his professional preceptor until the winter of 1834-15, when he entered the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati where he took his first course of lectures. He then entered on the practice with his father, and eventually began reading under Dr. Muz zy, of Cincinnati , and took other courses of lectures in the same institution, from which he received a diploma of graduation in 1842. Immediately he entered upon his practice at Maineville and with the exception of a single year he was locate din Deerfield , has resided in Maineville since. He has always enjoyed a large and lucrative practice, and is a well-read and skilful physician.

Oct 19, 1836, he was married to Adaline, daughter of the Rev. D. DUDLEY, of Butler Co., O., who bore him two children – one living, viz: Pliny; John C., deceased. Mrs. C. died Nov 3, 1843. His second marriage was celebrated with Anchor C., daughter of Absalom DEATH of Franklin , O., who bore him seven children, six of whom are living, viz: John A., Wyman A. W.; Lucius C.; Eva J.; Thirza; and Ida M. Susan, the eldest, deceased. Mrs. C. died April 10, 1860. His third and last marriage was celebrated with Mrs. Phoebe SHAWHAN, daughter of Joseph GREENE, Aug. 15, 1860.

The Doctor was surgeon of the 2^nd Brigade and 19^th Div. of the Ohio militia for seven years. His father was surgeon of this same corps for five years previous. Our subject was afterwards appointed Adjutant of the same command, a position he held three years. He was then elected Colonel by the officers of the regiment, in Lebanon , a position he held until his commission expired. In 162 he was given a special commission by Gov. Brough to visit the hospitals at St. Louis and Pittsburg Landing, in company with Drs. Mitchell , of Piqua , and McCook, of Steubenville , whose duties were to bring home the sick and disabled soldiers. He is well advanced in the order of Masonry, belonging to the Blue Lodge Chapter and Council at Lebanon . He is also a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which he joined under the ministration of the Rev. Joseph Hill, in 1897.

Page 958 WALKER, MILLSPAUGH, WARD

W. H. WALKER, deceased, was born on the old home farm in 1819, and was a son of Samuel B. Walker, a pioneer. He was reared on the farm, and in the district schools he fitted himself to teach. Some yers before his death he left the farm, which he had carried on by others, and he opened a store in Murdock. He was a generous, kind-hearted man, and was always very kind to the poor, and his death was universally regretted by all. He was twice married, first to Sarah J. MILLSPAUGH, who bore him three children, viz: Maria, Margaret E., and Agnes J. Mrs. W. died in 1845. His second marriage was celebrated with Ellen WARD of Cleremont Co., Ohio . He was a successful man and held some of the township offices, and was a Notary Public. He was a leading member in the Bethel church, of which he was Treasurer. He died June 2, 1873, leaving at his death 200 acres of land. Mrs. W. was born in Cleremont Co., O., in 1824, and is a member of the Bethel Church .

Page 958 WALKER, BRICE, SPENCE, CHANEY

THOMAS D. WALKER, farmer, P. O., Murdock. The above gentleman is a son of Samuel B. WALKER, who was born in Franklin co., Pa. , in 1779 or 1780. Samuel B. was a son of Samuel and Isabelle (BRICE) Walker, of the above county. He purchased 1,000 acres of land in this township in 1798, but did not settle on this purchase until 1802. With Samuel B. came his two sisters, Esther and Margaret, who were the respective wives of Isaac and Colen SPENCE, who also settled in Hamilton Township . The father of our subject was married in 1804 to Hannah SPENCE of Scott Co., Ky. , after which he settled on his portion of the land that was purchased in 1798, which he cleared up, and it became his home. He was Justice of the Peace for two terms, being first elected in 1810, and served eight or ten months in the War of 1812 under Capt. Simonton. In 1824 he became a member of the Bethel Church , of which he was treasurer for fifteen years before his death. His wife was an active member in the same church from its organization in 1814. Mr. W. was a surv= eyor of some note. To him were born ten children, four of whom are living, viz: John S., Samuel, Andrew J., and Thomas D. The deceased are: Sarah, Isabelle, James, William H., George W. and Margaret J. Mr. Walker died Dec. 6, 1845. She departed this life Feb. 4, 1851.

Our subject was reared on the farm, and remained with his parents until of age. March 4, 1854, he was married to Eliza A. CHANEY of Cleremont Co., Ohio . After his marriage he lived eight years on the old home farm, when he came to his present place of residence. He and his wife are members of the Bethel Church =2 0to which he has been connected forty years, and as deacon of the same for twenty years. He owns 117 acres of excellent land, which is nicely improved; in everything Mr. Walker is a representative man.

Page 959 WALKER, BIGHAM, HOPKINS

SAMUEL WALKER, farmer, P. O., Maineville, is another of the old and well known settlers, a native of the township in which he lives; is a son of Samuel B. Walker; was rearedon the farm, and a limited education was all he got in the district, a subscription school. He was married to Mary A. BIGHAM in 1839, seven children being the result of their union, viz: John B., Alexander G., (who was a member of Co. I, 2^nd O V I. He enlisted in 1861; served nearly two years, and was killed at Murfreesboro ); Luther and Sarah; three are deceased, viz: Hannah A., Gilbert, and Newton . Mrs. W. died in 1851. His second marriage was celebrated with Anna HOPKINS in 1852; four children have been born to them, viz: Allen T., William H., Pluma A. and James. Mr. W. has lived in the county all his life and has been successful in his undertakings.

Page 959: WALKER, PHILLIPS

ANDREW J. WALKER, farmer, P. O. Murdock, was born on the old home farm in the year 1815, and is a son of Samuel Walker, a pioneer; was reared on the farm, and received a common education in the district schools. He was married in 1839 to Leah, daughter of Isaac PHILLIPS, an early settler in this county. Since his marriage he has lived on the place where he now resides, and has prospered. He and his wife are members of the Bethel Church to which he has belonged fifty years. He was Deacon of the church from 1840 to 1881, at which time he was elected a Ruling Elder. To Mr. and Mrs. W. nine children were born, eight living, viz.: Cynthia, Hannah L., Sarah R., LaFayette (who is a minister in the Presbyterian Church), Edward S., Isaac N., Vira and James L.; an infant, deceased. Mr. W. owns 112 acres of excellent land which is well improved. Five of his children are members of the Bethel Church , which is a source of gratification to their aged parents.

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