1883 History of Fairfield and Perry Counties, Ohio, Fairfield Surnames, "BA"

HISTORY OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

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ABBOTT, LAFAYETTE, merchant at Clearport; is a son of Orin Abbott, who was born in Vermont in 1800, and in 1818 came with his father, Erastus Abbott to this county. Orin Abbott attended store for a season at the Rock Mill for Loveland & Smith, and during the time, he traded a bolt of muslin for a load of wheat. He also ran a distillery on the Newkirk farm, where he manufactured peach brandy; also ran a distillery at the old Peter Hay farm, below the Defanbaugh mill; also where he married Rosannah Hay. He was a Justice of the Peace fifteen years. He kept the first store in Madison township, by Hay's mill, and afterward removed to Clearport, where he carried on business many years, and where he died January 21, 1862, at the age of sixty- three years; his wife died September 7, 1852. They had two sons and three daughters. John carried on the store for a time with his father, and for a while alone; but when the property was divided, he took the farm, and Lafayette, the store. John was born October 1, 1828, and Lafayette, September 24, 1830. During the late war, he enlisted in the Seventy-third Ohio, and was on the Sherman raid to the sea; was wounded in the arm while putting a cap on his gun, July 20, 1864, at the close of the engagement at Peach Tree Creek, Hood's first fight. The arm was bent so that the ball, a minie, struck below the elbow three inches, and came out about the same distance above that joint. The arm was amputated on the field, and afterward gangrene setting in, necessi- tated a second amputation, more painful than the first. He was mustered out at Camp Dennison, in November of 1865, the second amputation being on the 22d of June of that year. He was married to Miss Lysinger, daughter of John Lysinger, an old and favorably known settler of the township. Mr. Abbott was assistant revenue assessor for several years, and has now one of the best stores in the country, a large stock of goods and a large trade. ACHEY, JONATHAN, carpenter and joiner. Liberty township. He was born in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1822. He is the only son of George and Elizabeth (Spangler) Achey. He received a common school education, and removed with his parents to Ohio in 1838, remaining in Franklin county one year, then settling in Etna township, Licking county, where he spent the remainder of his days. He reared a family of seven children, five now living. He was a tinner by trade. His death occurred about 1870. Jonathan completed his education at the age of seventeen, and commenced an apprenticeship at the cabinet trade, for one year; he then learned the carpenter and joiner

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trade. After acquiring the business, about 1844, he began building and contracting, which he has since conducted successfully, erecting many of the finest buildings in Baltimore and vicinity. In 1847, Mr. Achey married Miss E. M. Gafford, daughter of Joseph Gafford. Mrs. Achey was born in Baltimore, October 19, 1829. They are the parents of twelve children, of whom but five are living, viz.: Parthenia E., wife of S. B. Collins, of Illinois; William Henry, a carpenter by trade; Sadie J., Carrie Honora, Nina May. They occupy a central and commodious residence in Baltimore, which he built in 1872. He has been a member of the Board of Education and town council many years. He is a member of the Reform Church, Mrs. Achey, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been a member of the I. 0. 0. F. since 1852. ALDRED, A. T., M. D., of Carroll, was born in Newcastle county, Delaware, February 6, 1819. He received his education in that State and came to Ohio in 1844, and has practiced his profession in Greenfield township ever since. In 1845 he removed to Havensport, where he remained twelve years, returning to Carroll in 1857, where he now lives, having been actively and lucratively engaged in the practice of medicine thirty-eight years. In 1855 he was married to Miss Emeliza Crawford, who died in 1861. He was again married December 20, 1870, to his present wife, Miss Hessie Ebright, of Carroll. Dr. Aldred has not only been active in the duties of his profession, but also in public affairs pertaining to his adopted town-the school, the church and the Masonic lodge; of the last he was a charter member when established in 1855; has been in official positions ever since, being at present its Worthy Master. ALFRED, HON. G.W., attorney at law; office in Tallmadge Block, Main street, Lancaster, Ohio. Judge Alfred was born February 22, 1837, in the city of Cleveland, Ohio; son of James and Elmira (Chase) Alfred, of English ancestors. James Alfred came to this county, bringing his family with him, in 1840, and located about two miles east of this city, and engaged in agriculture, which he followed until his death, February, 1878, in the eightieth year of his age. The widow yet lives on the old homestead. Young Alfred attended the public schools of his township, and the union schools of this city, until nineteen years of age, when he began teaching in Illinois, and taught two terms, when he returned and entered the Ohio University at Athens. After leaving the University, he resumed teaching and the study of law with the firm of Martin & Schleich, and was admitted to practice, September 7, 1861; and soon thereafter formed a partnership with ex-Governor Dill, with whom he remained one and a half years. In the fall of 1863, he moved to Mercer county, and formed a partnership with Hon. T. J. Godfrey, with whom he remained until April, 1865; then moved to Hocking county and formed a partnership with Hon. Flavius Case. In the fall of 1866, he was elected Probate Judge of Hocking county, and re-elected in the fall of 1869, serving two terms, closing February 9, 1873; after which he resumed the practice of the law and the management of a farm. In July, 1881, the Judge returned to this city and continued the practice of his profession. Judge Alfred was married October 23, 1862, to Miss Mary L., daughter of Samuel, Sr., and Sarah (Shull) Hooker,

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of Hooker's Station, this county. They are the parents of two children: Charles M., in his seventeenth year, and Frank H., in his fifteenth year. ALLIS, GEORGE W., carriage-maker and blacksmith, post office Baltimore, Liberty township; born July 6, 1845; son of Nelson and Sarah (Bennadum) Allis; married to Catharine Sullivan by whom he had a family of four children, viz.: George, born August 10, 1866, and died August 10, 1866; Albert T., born July 4, 1868; Sarah J., born April 11, 1870; Hattie, born February 6, 1872, and died April 9, 1874. His wife died November 11, 1872. Was married to Mary Bahla, June 20, 1873; had two children, Catharine E., born February 14, 1875; Lucinda, born April 31, 1878, Was in Company G., Seventeenth Ohio Regiment, under Captain Thatcher; was with Sherman on his march to the sea. ALT, EMANUEL, farmer, Liberty township. He was born in Liberty township, Fairfield county, April 13, 1830. His parents were Martin and Mary (Giesy) Alt. His grandfather emigrated from Switzerland to America, coming to Ohio in 1805, where he settled on the farm now owned by his grandson, Joseph. With the assistance of his sons he began the work of improving his farm, consisting of six hundred acres, at that time a dense forest. Here on this farm Joseph Alt spent the remainder of his days, his death occurring in 1829. His son, Martin, inherited the farm. He married Mary, daughter of Jacob Geisy, one of the pioneers of Liberty township. They reared a family of five daughters and two sons, all of whom are living, and residents of Liberty township. Martin Alt was a member of the United Brethren Church many years. He was noted for his strict integrity. He died November 24, 1874, loved and respected by all who knew him. Emanuel Alt, in addition to farming, conducts a saw mill, doing a large amount of work during the year. Mr. Alt has given a great deal of attention to the construction and improvement of the roads in his township, particularly the Baltimore pike. He has been twice married; first to Maria Tschopp, by whom he had four children, Marietta, the wife of David Manger, a resident of Liberty township; Ida C., wife of John Snyder; Daniel W., and Charles; the last-named is still with his father. Mrs. Alt died November 18, 1864. Mr. Alt married October 12, 1871, Mrs. Rebecca Benadan, daughter of Peter Zeilers, of Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Alt being at that time the mother of three children by her former marriage, viz.: Ida E., the wife of Henry Hausber, of Millersport; Francis A., the wife of James Bope, of Pleasant township; and Charles C., now at home with his parents. Mr. Alt owns two hundred and seventy acres of land. The family are members of the Reformed Church. ALT, DANIEL WEBSTER, farmer, Liberty township. He was born May 30, 1858, in this township. He is the oldest son of Emanuel and Maria (Tschop) Alt. He received a common school education and remained at home until his marriage, October 7, 1880, to Miss Gela, daughter of Philip Macklin, a well-known resident of Liberty township. Mrs. Alt was born November 12; 1861, in Liberty township. They are the parents of one son, Charlie Pearl, born September 16, 1881. After his marriage he located on a portion of the home farm and

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farms one hundred and twenty acres of Emanuel Alt's place, formerly the Isaac Stover farm. Mr. and Mrs. Alt are members of the Reformed Church. ALT, JACOB, farmer, Liberty township, youngest son of Martin and Mary (Giesy) Alt, was born in Liberty township, October 19, 1844; passed his boyhood on the farm and in the country school-house. Was married March 4, 1870 to Miss Eva Arnold. To them two children were born: Willie, the only survivor, is at home. Mrs. Alt died in April, 1878. He was again married March 24, 1881, to Miss Mary Betz, daughter of John Betz, a well known and highly respected citizen of Pleasant township. Their union has been blessed with a daughter, born November 5, 1882. Mr. Alt continues to reside on the home farm, having purchased one hundred and forty-nine acres. Upon the death of his father, his mother resided with him. She has attained her seventy-third year, and is still enjoying good health. She and her daughter, Mrs. Alt, are members of the Reformed Church. Mr. Alt is a member of the United Brethren Church. ANDREGG, JOHN, farmer, and township trustee. He was born in Etna township, Licking county, Ohio, April 24, 1842. His parents were John V., and Barbara C. Andregg. John V. was a native of Switzerland, emigrating to America in 1838, locating in Etna township, Licking county, where he engaged in shoemaking until the spring of 1844, when he moved with his family to Fairfield county, and settled in Liberty township, upon the farm now owned by his heirs, and where his widow still resides. He was the father of seven children, all of whom are living. He died in 1865, from injuries received from the kick of a horse. John, the subject of this sketch, received a common school education, and assisted his father on the farm until August, 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, Ninetieth Regiment, O. V. I., taking part with his regiment in the numerous battles in which it was engaged. At Stone River he was wounded, taken prisoner, but afterward exchanged, and soon after discharged for physical disability, April 14, 1863. Returning to civil life, he came to the home of his parents and engaged in farming. Mr. Andregg has been married three times, his first marriage occurring December 13, 1866, marrying Miss Sophia Machlin, who died July 9, 1867. August 9, 1870, he was again married to Miss Eliza Bright, who died November 15th, following. October 10, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Samantha C., daughter of Peter Macklin, a sketch of whose life appears on another page of this work. Mr. and Mrs. Andregg are the parents of three children, viz.: Ida L., born July 13, 1875; Harley A., born May 30, 1877; Josie May, born December 4, 1879. After the death of his father he conducted the home farm until 1870, when he purchased the farm of ninety acres where he now resides, it being finely improved with modern style of buildings. He has held the office of township trustee for two terms. His wife is a member of the Reformed Church, and he is united to the Evangelical Association.

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ABBOTT, LAFAYETTE, merchant at Clearport; is a son of Orin Abbott, who was born in Vermont in 1800, and in 1818 came with his father, Erastus Abbott to this county. Orin Abbott attended store for a season at the Rock Mill for Loveland & Smith, and during the time, he traded a bolt of muslin for a load of wheat. He also ran a distillery on the Newkirk farm, where he manufactured peach brandy; also ran a distillery at the old Peter Hay farm, below the Defanbaugh mill; also where he married Rosannah Hay. He was a Justice of the Peace fifteen years. He kept the first store in Madison township, by Hay's mill, and afterward removed to Clearport, where he carried on business many years, and where he died January 21, 1862, at the age of sixty- three years; his wife died September 7, 1852. They had two sons and three daughters. John carried on the store for a time with his father, and for a while alone; but when the property was divided, he took the farm, and Lafayette, the store. John was born October 1, 1828, and Lafayette, September 24, 1830. During the late war, he enlisted in the Seventy-third Ohio, and was on the Sherman raid to the sea; was wounded in the arm while putting a cap on his gun, July 20, 1864, at the close of the engagement at Peach Tree Creek, Hood's first fight. The arm was bent so that the ball, a minie, struck below the elbow three inches, and came out about the same distance above that joint. The arm was amputated on the field, and afterward gangrene setting in, necessi- tated a second amputation, more painful than the first. He was mustered out at Camp Dennison, in November of 1865, the second amputation being on the 22d of June of that year. He was married to Miss Lysinger, daughter of John Lysinger, an old and favorably known settler of the township. Mr. Abbott was assistant revenue assessor for several years, and has now one of the best stores in the country, a large stock of goods and a large trade. ACHEY, JONATHAN, carpenter and joiner. Liberty township. He was born in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1822. He is the only son of George and Elizabeth (Spangler) Achey. He received a common school education, and removed with his parents to Ohio in 1838, remaining in Franklin county one year, then settling in Etna township, Licking county, where he spent the remainder of his days. He reared a family of seven children, five now living. He was a tinner by trade. His death occurred about 1870. Jonathan completed his education at the age of seventeen, and commenced an apprenticeship at the cabinet trade, for one year; he then learned the carpenter and joiner 265
trade. After acquiring the business, about 1844, he began building and contracting, which he has since conducted successfully, erecting many of the finest buildings in Baltimore and vicinity. In 1847, Mr. Achey married Miss E. M. Gafford, daughter of Joseph Gafford. Mrs. Achey was born in Baltimore, October 19, 1829. They are the parents of twelve children, of whom but five are living, viz.: Parthenia E., wife of S. B. Collins, of Illinois; William Henry, a carpenter by trade; Sadie J., Carrie Honora, Nina May. They occupy a central and commodious residence in Baltimore, which he built in 1872. He has been a member of the Board of Education and town council many years. He is a member of the Reform Church, Mrs. Achey, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has been a member of the I. 0. 0. F. since 1852. ALDRED, A. T., M. D., of Carroll, was born in Newcastle county, Delaware, February 6, 1819. He received his education in that State and came to Ohio in 1844, and has practiced his profession in Greenfield township ever since. In 1845 he removed to Havensport, where he remained twelve years, returning to Carroll in 1857, where he now lives, having been actively and lucratively engaged in the practice of medicine thirty-eight years. In 1855 he was married to Miss Emeliza Crawford, who died in 1861. He was again married December 20, 1870, to his present wife, Miss Hessie Ebright, of Carroll. Dr. Aldred has not only been active in the duties of his profession, but also in public affairs pertaining to his adopted town-the school, the church and the Masonic lodge; of the last he was a charter member when established in 1855; has been in official positions ever since, being at present its Worthy Master. ALFRED, HON. G.W., attorney at law; office in Tallmadge Block, Main street, Lancaster, Ohio. Judge Alfred was born February 22, 1837, in the city of Cleveland, Ohio; son of James and Elmira (Chase) Alfred, of English ancestors. James Alfred came to this county, bringing his family with him, in 1840, and located about two miles east of this city, and engaged in agriculture, which he followed until his death, February, 1878, in the eightieth year of his age. The widow yet lives on the old homestead. Young Alfred attended the public schools of his township, and the union schools of this city, until nineteen years of age, when he began teaching in Illinois, and taught two terms, when he returned and entered the Ohio University at Athens. After leaving the University, he resumed teaching and the study of law with the firm of Martin & Schleich, and was admitted to practice, September 7, 1861; and soon thereafter formed a partnership with ex-Governor Dill, with whom he remained one and a half years. In the fall of 1863, he moved to Mercer county, and formed a partnership with Hon. T. J. Godfrey, with whom he remained until April, 1865; then moved to Hocking county and formed a partnership with Hon. Flavius Case. In the fall of 1866, he was elected Probate Judge of Hocking county, and re-elected in the fall of 1869, serving two terms, closing February 9, 1873; after which he resumed the practice of the law and the management of a farm. In July, 1881, the Judge returned to this city and continued the practice of his profession. Judge Alfred was married October 23, 1862, to Miss Mary L., daughter of Samuel, Sr., and Sarah (Shull) Hooker, 266
of Hooker's Station, this county. They are the parents of two children: Charles M., in his seventeenth year, and Frank H., in his fifteenth year. ALLIS, GEORGE W., carriage-maker and blacksmith, post office Baltimore, Liberty township; born July 6, 1845; son of Nelson and Sarah (Bennadum) Allis; married to Catharine Sullivan by whom he had a family of four children, viz.: George, born August 10, 1866, and died August 10, 1866; Albert T., born July 4, 1868; Sarah J., born April 11, 1870; Hattie, born February 6, 1872, and died April 9, 1874. His wife died November 11, 1872. Was married to Mary Bahla, June 20, 1873; had two children, Catharine E., born February 14, 1875; Lucinda, born April 31, 1878, Was in Company G., Seventeenth Ohio Regiment, under Captain Thatcher; was with Sherman on his march to the sea. ALT, EMANUEL, farmer, Liberty township. He was born in Liberty township, Fairfield county, April 13, 1830. His parents were Martin and Mary (Giesy) Alt. His grandfather emigrated from Switzerland to America, coming to Ohio in 1805, where he settled on the farm now owned by his grandson, Joseph. With the assistance of his sons he began the work of improving his farm, consisting of six hundred acres, at that time a dense forest. Here on this farm Joseph Alt spent the remainder of his days, his death occurring in 1829. His son, Martin, inherited the farm. He married Mary, daughter of Jacob Geisy, one of the pioneers of Liberty township. They reared a family of five daughters and two sons, all of whom are living, and residents of Liberty township. Martin Alt was a member of the United Brethren Church many years. He was noted for his strict integrity. He died November 24, 1874, loved and respected by all who knew him. Emanuel Alt, in addition to farming, conducts a saw mill, doing a large amount of work during the year. Mr. Alt has given a great deal of attention to the construction and improvement of the roads in his township, particularly the Baltimore pike. He has been twice married; first to Maria Tschopp, by whom he had four children, Marietta, the wife of David Manger, a resident of Liberty township; Ida C., wife of John Snyder; Daniel W., and Charles; the last-named is still with his father. Mrs. Alt died November 18, 1864. Mr. Alt married October 12, 1871, Mrs. Rebecca Benadan, daughter of Peter Zeilers, of Lebanon county, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Alt being at that time the mother of three children by her former marriage, viz.: Ida E., the wife of Henry Hausber, of Millersport; Francis A., the wife of James Bope, of Pleasant township; and Charles C., now at home with his parents. Mr. Alt owns two hundred and seventy acres of land. The family are members of the Reformed Church. ALT, DANIEL WEBSTER, farmer, Liberty township. He was born May 30, 1858, in this township. He is the oldest son of Emanuel and Maria (Tschop) Alt. He received a common school education and remained at home until his marriage, October 7, 1880, to Miss Gela, daughter of Philip Macklin, a well-known resident of Liberty township. Mrs. Alt was born November 12; 1861, in Liberty township. They are the parents of one son, Charlie Pearl, born September 16, 1881. After his marriage he located on a portion of the home farm and 267
farms one hundred and twenty acres of Emanuel Alt's place, formerly the Isaac Stover farm. Mr. and Mrs. Alt are members of the Reformed Church. ALT, JACOB, farmer, Liberty township, youngest son of Martin and Mary (Giesy) Alt, was born in Liberty township, October 19, 1844; passed his boyhood on the farm and in the country school-house. Was married March 4, 1870 to Miss Eva Arnold. To them two children were born: Willie, the only survivor, is at home. Mrs. Alt died in April, 1878. He was again married March 24, 1881, to Miss Mary Betz, daughter of John Betz, a well known and highly respected citizen of Pleasant township. Their union has been blessed with a daughter, born November 5, 1882. Mr. Alt continues to reside on the home farm, having purchased one hundred and forty-nine acres. Upon the death of his father, his mother resided with him. She has attained her seventy-third year, and is still enjoying good health. She and her daughter, Mrs. Alt, are members of the Reformed Church. Mr. Alt is a member of the United Brethren Church. ANDREGG, JOHN, farmer, and township trustee. He was born in Etna township, Licking county, Ohio, April 24, 1842. His parents were John V., and Barbara C. Andregg. John V. was a native of Switzerland, emigrating to America in 1838, locating in Etna township, Licking county, where he engaged in shoemaking until the spring of 1844, when he moved with his family to Fairfield county, and settled in Liberty township, upon the farm now owned by his heirs, and where his widow still resides. He was the father of seven children, all of whom are living. He died in 1865, from injuries received from the kick of a horse. John, the subject of this sketch, received a common school education, and assisted his father on the farm until August, 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, Ninetieth Regiment, O. V. I., taking part with his regiment in the numerous battles in which it was engaged. At Stone River he was wounded, taken prisoner, but afterward exchanged, and soon after discharged for physical disability, April 14, 1863. Returning to civil life, he came to the home of his parents and engaged in farming. Mr. Andregg has been married three times, his first marriage occurring December 13, 1866, marrying Miss Sophia Machlin, who died July 9, 1867. August 9, 1870, he was again married to Miss Eliza Bright, who died November 15th, following. October 10, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Samantha C., daughter of Peter Macklin, a sketch of whose life appears on another page of this work. Mr. and Mrs. Andregg are the parents of three children, viz.: Ida L., born July 13, 1875; Harley A., born May 30, 1877; Josie May, born December 4, 1879. After the death of his father he conducted the home farm until 1870, when he purchased the farm of ninety acres where he now resides, it being finely improved with modern style of buildings. He has held the office of township trustee for two terms. His wife is a member of the Reformed Church, and he is united to the Evangelical Association. 268
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