The Mackalls were among the old families of Maryland. On the chimney of the old homestead, the date 1745 was plainly visible. The house, though a frame structure, we understand still survives the ravages of time. Many years ago, while making an excavation, a stone wall was found about a foot below the surface and completely surrounding the house.

Benjamin H. was a member of the Maryland legislature and a deputy United States marshall. He was officiating in the latter capacity on the 1st of August, 1814, when the marines from the British fleet landed on the shore and commenced plundering the country. They seized thirty-two hundred hogsheads of tobacco on the Mackall place, and carried away all the movables they could find in the residence and out-buildings.

In 1817, Mr. Mackall disposed of his property, and after a tedious journey of twenty days, arrived on the 20th of October at their new home in Belmont county. His farm was situated about half way on the road from Barnesville to Fairview, and is yet in possession of the family. After remaining on the place about eleven years, the family removed to Barnesville.

He died on the 16th of May, 1835, about sixty-five years of age; his wife, on the 13th of July, 1871, aged ninety-three years, eleven months and fifteen days.

Col. Mackall was engaged in mercantile pursuits about twenty-three years, either singly or as partner of his father and Thomas SHANNON, a brother of Governor Shannon.

He served as postmaster for twenty years. From 1839 to 1845, and from 1854 to the present date he has acted as Justice of the Peace, and for twelve years of this period as notary public. In 1845 he was elected to the State Senate, representing the counties of Monroe and Belmont, and served two years. During hese years he participated in the militia movements, and was an active officer for many years. He passed through all the grades from lieutenant to colonel of the 2d Regiment, Ohio Militia, resigning from the latter position to act as inspector.

Since 825, he has been a member of the A. F. & A. M. and has passed through all the chairs of the Lodge. He has been the secretary of the Lodge with less than twelve years exception since 1827. He is also a member of the Chapter, the Commandery and the Council. He has been identified with the Sons of Temperance.

He was married in 1823 to Mary, daughter of Robert PEARCE, of Ohio county, Virginia. She died in 1848, at the age of forty-five. Ten children were born to them, of whom eight are living. He was married in 1850 to Clarissa CARROLL, a daughter of Michael Carroll, of Belmont county, Ohio.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 326
Barnesville Bios

JAMES A. BERRY, Farmer. Born in Belmont county in 1821. He remained with his father on the farm until he reached the age of maturity. On the 8th of July, 1847, he led Miss Deborah EVANS to the marriage altar. They reared a family of of nine children - six sons and three daughters. Six children are living. On the 31st of July, 1872, he was called to mourn the loss of his first wife, who died at the age of forty-two years. She was a consistent member of the U. P. church. In 1877 he married a second time, to a lady whose maiden name was Lydia IRWIN. He has been an industrious and successful farmer.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 412
Wheeling Twp Bios

JOHN BOGER, is the patentee of several useful and scientific inventions. Among these are a steam boat wheel, an ironing board, an apparatus for measuring distances, and a new method of mixing wool and cotton for fabrics. The "Distance Indicator," as it is called, is a scientific instrument of great promise and value. By means of it any distance may be quickly and easily ascertained simply by observation. Altitudes and distances between distant objects are also very quickly and easily ascertained. On the opinion of the writer it will create a revolution of the present methods of surveying and calculating distances and altitudes, being an apparatus that will "indicate" any distance or height simply by observation at any given point.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 420
York Two Bios

JACOB BOGER, Sr., farmer, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, October 9, 1811. In 1817 he was brought to America by his parents, who first stopped in Western Pennsylvania and then settled in Indiana. Here they remained until 1825, when they removed to Beaver county, Pennsylvania. In 1832 his father moved to brooke county, West Virginia, near Wellsburg. In the fall of 1833 they came to Belmont county. About 1839 Jacob purchased a half interest with his brothers in a stillhouse on Cat's run, which partnership continued about ten years. In 1849 he and his brothers purchased the flouring mill in Powhatan, and operated it until 1866, when he sold his interest and retired to the farm upon which he now resides. In 1838 he married Miss Christiana WAGNER, who was born in January 1820. They reared a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters. He has been elected to and filled the offices of township trustee and treasurer.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 420
York Twp Bios

LEWIS BOGER, was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, in the year 1808. The Boger family belonged to the society of Harmonyites, and came to America in 1817. They first came to the village of Harmony in western Pennsylvania, thence to New Harmony, on the Wabash, in Indiana, and finally settled at Economy in Beaver county, Pennsylvania. Lewis Boger was not suited by nature to the strictures of the society, and ran away, going to Cincinnati on a keel boat. Some time after this the Boger family seceded from the society, and resided for awhile near Wellsburg, West Virginia. Lewis, who in the meantime had learned the English langiage, and the "ways of the world," now rejoined the family and they then settled on Cat's run, in Belmont county. This was in 1833. Lewis married Sevilla GATES, and in 1849 came to Powhatan Point. He bought, in company with his brothers, the mill that was then here, but it was destroyed by fire after they run it one day, and they immediately built a new one, being the present brick structure at Powhatan Point, which was run under the firm name of G. L. & J. Boger. Afterwards they added the factory. Lewis Boger is now an invalid, being stricken with paralysis. He had a family of four sons and three daughters. Two sons and one daughter are now living. The two sons, John and Jacob, are now running the mill and factory.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 420
York Twp Bios

J. H. E. PATTERSON, of the firm of Patterson Brothers, was born in Belmont county, in 1847. He was reared on a farm and received a liberal education. About ten years ago he and his brother engaged in the mercantile business at the village of Hunter. In connection with this business they deal largely in leaf tobacco. In 1873, he was married to Catherine J. KEMP, who was born in 1853. She gave issue to a family of three children. Owing to his industry, with a fair business capacity, he has been very successful in life.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 412
Wayne Twp. Bios

JOHN W. PRICE, eldest son of James Price, was born October 16, 1851. He remained with his father until twenty-five years of age, when he married Lucinda J. BREWER, October 25, 1876, and went to housekeeping one-half mile south of Uniontown, where he is at present engaged in farming, with a pleasant location and good prospects.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 384
Wheeling Twp. Bios

MATTHEW GREENLEE - Born in Pultney township, Belmont county, April 4, 1820. He is a son of James and Jane Greenlee. His father was born in Washington county, Pa., about the year 1795, and emigrated to Belmont county when sixteen years of age. Matthew Greenlee was married to Martha ALLEN in 1843, who died in 1877, aged sixty years. He was reared a farmer and was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood; has raised a family of four children. He now resides on his farm in Colerain township.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 389
Colerain Twp. Bios

O.H. HOWELL was born in Wheeling, W. Va., October 3, 1829. He lived in Washington county, Pa., until sixteen years of age. In 1846, he removed to Columbus, Ohio, where he learned harness making. In 1849, he returned to Wheeling and learned the tin and sheet iron business. In 1852, he married Maggie J., daughter of James LUKE, of Wheeling. Their family consists of seven children. Whilst in Illinois, where he had migrated, he enlisted in the 55th regiment, I U. S. V. I., and served nearly two years. He was discharged in account of disability, at Columbus, Ohio, May, 1863. He returned home and followed his trade, carrying on business in Wheeling, Bridgeport and other places. He finally removed to Bellaire, where he is still doing business.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 273
Bellaire Bios

ANDREW NEFF was one of the pioneers of Pultney township. He settled in the western part of the township at an early day, owning the property some time before he built the house in which his widow and some of his children now live. The homestead farm contains about 844 acres of excellent land, with good buildings, well watered, &c. Underlying the property are a six and four foot vein of coal, a part of which is now being worked. He married Jane, daughter of Robert ALEXANDER, of Belmont county, and was the father of three children, John W., Alexander, and Andrew J. He died in October, 1852, and his widow is still living on the old homestead with her children, Alexander and Andrew J., they managing their mother's property in connection with their own.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 282
Pultney Twp. Bios

SAMUEL ALEXANDER was born in Belmont county in 1827. He was reared on a farm and has paid considerable attention to the raising of fine stock. His farm contains 275 acres; is finely located on McMahan's Creek, four miles west of Bellaire. Mr. A. has been school director for several years, and always has taken a deep interest in all public and private enterprises calculated to benefit the community and county that has always been his home. He married Mary A., daughter of Robert MERRITT, of Belmont county, in 1854.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 282
Pultney Twp Bios

DR. S. B. WEST, M. D., a leading and prominent physician of Martin's Ferry was born July 13, 1812, in Jefferson county, Ohio. He was a son of Henry and Mary West, nee BROWN, and is a brother of Dr. West, of St. Clairsville. His father was a wealthy and highly respectable farmer. Our subject was reared on a farm and educated in the district schools, where he studied Latin, Greek and higher mathematics, in which branches he made rapid progress. Having a desire for the study of physics, in the year 1831 he commenced reading under the tutorship of his brother Henry, who, at this time was practicing in Bridgeport. Here he remained and read for three years, after which time he attended the Medical College of Cincinnati, where he completed his medical education, graduating in the winter of 1836. In the spring following he started in his professional career in Martin's Ferry, where he has continued ever since, with a large practice. On July 5, 1838, he was united in marriage to Mary Z. MARTIN, daughter of Ebenezer Martin, the founder of Martin's Ferry. This union, which has been a happy one, resulted in eight children - only two of whom are living - Ebenezer M. and Mary K. On the 25th of July, 1864, he entered the army as surgeon, where he remained until July 25th, 1865. He was elected and served as councilman of Martin's Ferry from 1870 to 1872. Dr. West has had almost a half century's experience in his profession, and has the reputation of an accommodating and a trustworthy physician. Surely great credit is due him for his labor in securing data, and preserving the same, of the early history of Martin's Ferry, and to whom the compilers of this work feel gratefully indebted for valuable information received. Office, located on Third and Walnut streets. Residence, in opposite corner.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 302
Pease Twp. Bios

ISRAEL DAY, a native of Coshocton county, Ohio, was born near Roscoe, July 14, 1833. He was reared a farmer, and obtained a common school education. He married Mary AULT, December 6, 1860; she was born May 17, 1842. They have three sons and three daughters. After his marriage he located on a part of section 9, township 5, range 3, where he still resides. He and his wife united with the M. E. Church in 1869.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 393
Mead Twp. Bios

J. A. HUTCHISON was born in Washington county, Pa., January 4, 1819, and came with his parents at an early age to Belmont county. When about twenty-two years of age, he went to Jefferson county and engaged in the tanning business at Tiltonville, on the Ohio river. He was married Dec. 11, 1845, to Miss Jane COCHRAN, and raised two sons, both of whom grew up to manhood, but are now deceased. He carried on the tanning business till about 1863, when he removed to Goshen township, and bought a farm, where he has since resided. He is a great reader of books, and well versed in history, and is a member of the United Presbyterian church.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 406
Goshen Twp. Bios

JAMES CORBET was born in Belmont county, February 21, 1835. He was reared on the farm, and obtained his education at common schools. He remained with his father till his death, which occurred in 1877. He then purchased a portion of the old homestead, where he yet remains.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 393
Mead Twp. Bios

JAMES McLAUGHLIN was born in Fayette county, Pa., August 1, 1808. He was reared a farmer. In 1826, at the age of 18 years, he commenced work in a stillhouse, and followed distilling until in 1831. He made several trips down the Ohio river to New Orleans when a young man as a boatman. He married Elizabeth PEIRSEL May 1, 1831. He, with his wife and one child, whose name was John, migrated to Belmont county, Ohio, and settled in Kirkwood township on section 17, where they remained until in 1846, when they purchased and moved on the farm where they are now living, in section 16. Six children were born to them in Belmont, two of whom are deceased. Mary, James, Jane and Jasper W. are living.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 366
Kirkwood Twp. Bios

J. V. WEBSTER, M. D. --- Born January 13, 1841, near Harrisville, Harrison county, Ohio; attended Hopedale Seminary about two years, then went to Somerton, Belmont county, in 1862, to study medicine with Dr. SCHOOLEY, where he remained four years, when he married Minnie B. WHITAKER, in 1866, and moved to Flushing, where he engaged in the practice of medicine, and one year thereafter opened a drug store and combined the sale of drugs with the practice of medicine and surgery. Dr. Webster has but one child, named Ella T. Webster, now twelve years of age. Comparatively young in years, with a large circle of friends and an increasing practice, Dr. Webster's career promises to be a useful and prosperous one.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 379
Flushing Twp. Bios

JOHN WHITE was born in Loudon county, Virginia, in February, 1812; came with his father's family to Belmont county on November, 1817; has resided in Goshen township ever since, except two years in Barnesville. He has all his life been identified with the interests of the township and taken a lively concern in whatever pertained its progress and advancement. Mr. White's character can be judged by the confidence reposed in his integrity by his fellow-citizens, who have elected him four times to the office of Justice of the Peace, besides other township offices, such as Trustee, &c. Mr. White is tolerant in his religious and political opinions. He has never married.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 405-406
Goshen Twp. Bios

MATTHIAS GROVES, deceased, was born in Frederick county, Va., in 1784. He was reared a farmer, and followed that as his occupation through life. He married Sarah COBLIN, of the same county, in 1804. He migrated to Belmont county, Ohio, with his family, and located in Kirkwood township, one half mile east of where Hendrysburg is now situated, in 1808. He and his wife died many years since. He reared a family of six children - Lovina, Susan, William, George, Margaret and James, all of whom grew to be men and women, married and reared families. At present only three of the number are living, George, Margaret and James.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 366
Kirkwood Twp. Bios

MARK KIRK - Born May 26, 1811, in Lancaster county, Pa. In 1823, his father, Lentulies Kirk, removed to the village of Flushing, where he learned the blacksmith trade with his father, which trade he has followed ever since. He married Emily BROCK, March 9, 1837. Of yhis union but one child survives, Jesse B. Kirk, of Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Kirk dying, Mark married Lucinda McPHERSON. Children --- Marion Benson, born April 11, 1848; Francis A., born June 4, 1851; James M., born June 18, 1854; Henry M., born May 2, 1863. M. Benson and James M., although reared on the farm, have received a liberal education, graduating with honor, and are known as successful teachers and accomplished gentlemen.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 379
Flushing Twp. Bios

RICHARD L. RILEY was born in Virginia, September 25, 1777. Obtained a limited education, and when quite young was bound out to learn the carpenter trade, at which he served ten years. In 1800 he migrated to Wheeling, where he remained about three years, working at his trade. In 1803, he came to Belmont county, locating in Pultney, which was then the county seat, and took contracts for erecting buildings. In 1807, he married Miss Elizabeth DAY, who was born in 1788. Their union resulted in ten children, four sons and six daughters, seven of whom are living. After his marriage he located on the river hill, opposite Kate's Rock, and there remained till March, 1813. He then purchased a farm in section 1, where he resided till his death, which occurred at the age of eighty-three; his wife died, aged eighty-five. They were consistent members of the old Wegee M. E. Church.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 393
Mead Twp. Bios

BENJAMIN BAILEY is a son of Stephen and Tabitha Bailey, and was born in Somerset township, Belmont county, November 18, 1812. His grandfather's name was Edmund Bailey, the name of whose wife is unknown, and he was the parent of the following named children: Jesse, Micajah, Matthew, James and Stephen. The latter, the father of our subject, was born in Loudon county, Virginia, November 15, 1777, and married Tabitha PATTERSON in the year 1807, by whom he became the father of six children - Elizabeth, William, Benjamin, Exum, Rachel, and Stephen. The two former and the latter are dead. He came to Belmont county in 1807, and soon after his arrival he was married as above stated, and located in Somerset township, four miles south of Barnesville. He entered the land and cut the first stick of timber upon it. The patent, which he received is signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. On this farm Benjamin was born and grew to manhood, and here he also reared a family. He resided upon it until 1874, when he removed to Barnesville, but he still owns it. Our subject married Lucy CREW, daughter of Isaac and Judith Crew, August 7, 1834. Their children's names and births are as follows: Tabitha, (deceased) born June 29, 1835; Eli C., (deceased) March 11, 1837; Phebe, August 13, 1838; Elizabeth, January 6, 1841; William L., January 17, 1844; Sarah A., July 18, 1848; John D., November 27, 1850; Lewis, (deceased) February 12, 1853; Stephen, August 2, 1855; Benjamin, (deceased) December 13, 1857; George W., December 25, 1858; Isaac H., June 2, 1861. Mr. Bailey always followed farming until his removal to Barnesville, and for forty years he has been a grower and packer of tobacco, many years buying large amounts. He has also been a crier at sales for forty years, and still follows the same. His religious faith is that of the Society of Friends.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 353
Warren Twp. Bios

BENJAMIN HOWELL was born on the 8th of March, 1812, in Belmont county. On the 5th of February, 1837, he married Miss Elizabeth WILLIS, who was born April 24, 1815. She bore him eight children, five of whom are living. She departed this life on the 30th of May, 1864, in her 49th year. She was a devoted member of the M. E. Church. On the 24th day of October, 1867, he was married again, to Miss Sarah McELROY, who was born in 1830. By her he had but one child, now dead. He is a farmer by occupation, and is now residing on the land entered by his grandfather in 1803. His widowed daughter is keeping house for him.

Harrow - [my note BB - states that he was born in 1867, but probably was a typo and he seems to have been born 1807.]

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 373
Union Twp. Bios

CHARLES HARROW, a native of Belmont county, was born on the 1st of November, 1867, and reared by his father. Charles assisted his father in clearing up the old homestead. As soon as he arrived at the proper age he was set to work. It was no small matter at that early day to prepare farming land. By working one day and going to school the next, alternately, he was thus enabled to obtain his education. At the age of eighteen his father believing Charles hardly stout enough to endure the work necessary to be done on the farm, induced him to learn the harness trade, and he soon became quite an expert at it. He followed this trade for about seven years. On the 13th of March, 1832,he married Miss Rachel SHARP. They were members of the Crabapple Presbyterian church. On the 20th of December, 1877, his wife died, at the age of 71 years. He is in his 73d year, and is now living with his nephew, Thomas WELLING.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 373
Union Twp. Bios

ELI NICHOLS. - Our subject was born in Loudon county, Virginia, in 1834; migrated with his parents to Belmont county in 1837. They settled on section eight. At the age of thirty-six he married Miss Margaret C. WELLING, and located on part of the old farm, formerly owned by his father. They have a family of four children - two boys and two girls. As a farmer (which occupation he has followed for nearly all his life) he has been very successful.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 373
Union Twp. Bios

EDMUND T. HIBBARD, son of Hiram and Sarah Hibbard, was born in Barnesville on the 2d day of November, 1845. At the schools of his native town he obtained a liberal education, and when some seventeen years of age he began to learn the trade of a tailor with John N. HUNT. He remained some two years and enlisted as a private to serve in the war against the Rebellion in July, 1867, being a member of Company E, 129th O.V.I., and served nine months. After his return from the war he resumed his former occupation with J. T. THORNBERRY, for whom he continued to work for four years. He then went to Battle Creek, Michigan, and learned the trade of cutting, after which he and George MORROW embarked in business on Main street, Barnesville. At the expiration of one year he and A. E. DENT formed a partnership, and in March, 1872, they associated themselves with J. W. GRIFFIN, and removed to the present location, opposite the Frazier House. On the 30th day of October, 1869, he married Mary A. McGAW, of Barnesville. They are the parents of one child, Mabel, who died at the age of six years.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 353
Warren Twp. Bios

HENRY WARRICK was born July 30, 1827. Married December 4, 1858, to Rhoda P. VARNER. Has eight children, as follows: Laura A., John A., Dempsey L., Henry A., Melissa E, Lindley T., William O. and Charles B. Warrick. Moved to his present location in 1846, and has followed farming ever since.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 409
Somerset Twp. Bios

JOHN MATHEWS, a native of Ireland, was born in 1787, and was brought to America by his father, Thomas Mathews, who emigrated in 1789, first locating in the State of Delaware, and then in Chester county, Pa., where our subject grew to manhood. He served an apprenticeship at the wagon maker trade, and engaged in business at his trade in Maryland for two years. In 1808 he married Esther BROWN, of English descent, born in 1787. In 1811 he migrated with his family to Burgettstown, Washington county, Pa., and in 1816 came to Belmont county, entering the northeast quarter of section 24, Smith township. He built a cabin, made some improvements, and in 1819 returned to Washington county, Pa. In 1830 he removed back to his land in Belmont county, where he and his wife passed the remainder of their lives. They had three children, viz: Eli B., Eliza, and Sarah. The latter died February 5th, 1842, aged 21 years and six months. Mr. Mathews died in November, 1850; his wife urvived him till November 9th, 1868.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 398
Smith Twp. Bios

P. F. SHARP M. D., son of John Sharp, of Georgetown, Delaware, was born June 22, 1816. His father died in 1826, and his mother moved to Ohio in November, 1830, and settled near the town of Boston, Somerset township, Belmont county. During the year 1840, he went to study medicine with Dr. William SCHOOLEY, at Somerton, where he remained four years, and in 1845 reviewed his studies with Dr. AFFLICK, of Bridgeport. Commenced practice at Clarington, in 1846, where he remained for a short time. The Doctor has practiced at various places, and speculated in land to a considerable extent, and finally settled in Boston, where he continues to cure the ills that flesh is heir to, on the allopathic plan. He was married to Patience STOCKHOUSE, October 26, 1839.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 409
Somerset Twp. Bios

RICHARD C. MILES, son of Moses P. Miles, of Winchester, Virginia, who came to Ohio in 1832 and settled in Somerset township, attended Woodsfield Academy for six months, and then entered his father's store in Somerton as clerk. Married April 25, 1854, Louisa BIDENHAM, daughter of Fred. Bidenham, of Malaga, Monroe county, Ohio. Having been for some years in partnership with his father, in 1861 Mr. Miles purchased his father's interest and set up business for himself, in which he has been very successful. Does a general merchandizing business also deals in tobacco and wool. Handles about 400 hogsheads of tobacco and 25,000 pounds of wool annually. Mr. Miles is regarded as one of the "solid men" of Somerton.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 409
Somerset Twp. Bios

THOMAS POWELL, son of John Powell, deceased, was born in Smith township, Belmont county, Ohio, October 31, 1830. He was brought up a farmer and followed that as his vocation during life. In 1850, he married Miss Eleanor HOLMES, daughter of Thomas Holmes. They settled on her father's farm; remained ten years, and in 1860 he purchased the farm now occupied by his wife and children, located in section 12, Smith township. There he spent the remainder of his days, dying February 3, 1874, leaving a wife and seven children - four sons and three daughters - to mourn his loss. He was a member of the I.O.O.F.

Submitted by: Bonnie Burkhardt
From "History of Belmont and Jefferson Counties, OH" by Caldwell, pub. 1880
page 399
Smith Twp. Bios

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