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LOGAN COUNTY BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY

BROADWELL TOWNSHIP 1878

Awe George, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany

ALLEN JACOB R. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O Lincoln; born in Fairfield Co. Ohio, May 12, 1829; married February 18, 1852, to Charlotte Briggs, born in Warren County Kentucky, March 14, 1832; has five children: Edward M., Henry R., Charlotte M., William D., Clarence G.; lost four

Bean Solomon, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Meth; from Virginia
Beaver M. H. farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Beck S. S. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Illinois
Bell T. B. farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Bellenger Edward, farmer, Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Indiana
Billingesley James W. farmer, Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Blackburn Magaret T. widow Wm. Sec. 31; P.O. Broadwell; Cath; from Ohio
Boggs William A. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; independent; Chris; from Ohio
Bolin John, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Brausmer X. farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Germany
Bransturder Squire, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Ohio

BRIGGS CHARLES L. farmer, deceased, Sec. 17; rep; Meth; born in Warren County, Kentucky, Jan. 22, 1804; married March 23, 1826, to Matilda Otey; she was born in New Kent County, Virginia, July 22, 1802; he came to this county in 1834; owned 520 acres at time of his death, value $26,000; had ten children: Martha, married C. G. Goldsmith; James, died on the plains going to California; Margaret A., married G. Webb; Charlotte, married J. Rallen; Judith, married S. Webb; Thomas, married Martha Hartis; Charles L, died in 1861; David P., married Mary Petro; John F. deceased; Hezekiah, married Elizabeth Kerus

BRIGGS DAVID P. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; M. E. Ch; born in Logan County, Illinois, Sept. 8, 1839; married Mary Petro; she was born in Indiana, Sept. 12, 1851; has two children: Aurabelle, Jacob A.; lost one

BRIGGS WILLIAM T. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Lincoln; rep; M. E. Ch; born Oct. 6,1845, in Logan County, Illinois; married June 16, 1870, to Martha Hartis, born in Butler County, Kentucky; his father is Charles Briggs, one of the oldest settlers here; has three children: Laurena, Thomas L., and Lucy

Brown Mary Jane, widow Jacob, Sec. 14; P.O. Lincoln, Logan Co. Ill; Chris
Bulger Thomas, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Burns Patrick, farmer, Sec, 15; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Campbell Leander, section hand,C. A. & Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Cook Jesse W. farmer, Broadwell; dem; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Corwine B. F. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Kentucky
Corwine Edgar, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Corwine George D. farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Corwine Richard, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; from Kentucky
Cosby Eliza Jane Mrs. Broadwell; Chris; from Illinois

CRITCHFIELD JOHN A. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Chris; born in Holmes County, Ohio, March 1, 1834; married 1858 to Mary Kline; she was born in Pike County, Ohio, April 23, 1833; came to this county in 1858; owns 140 acres, value about $9,000; has no children


Culp Josiah, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Meth; from Ohio Davie James D. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Day Dennis, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Dean John, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Meth; Virginia
Dove Henry B. carpenter, Broadwell; rep; from Maryland
Dwyer Patrick, farmer, Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Eisiminger Andrew G. clerk, Broadwell; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania

EISlMINGER ABRAM, merchant and postmaster of Broadwell City, Logan County; rep; liberal; born in Green County, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1851; left Pennsylvania in 1856, having lived in this county and in Broadwell twenty-one years; his father, David, died Oct. 2, 1863, from effects of ill health acquired by service in the late rebellion

EISIMINGER DAVID, farmer, deceased; rep; Chris. Ch; born in Pennsylvania. Feb. 8, 1818; died Oct. 2, 1863; married Oct. 8, 1847, to Peary Rush, who was born in Pennsylvania; kept the Union Hotel in Broadwell at one time; enlisted in the army during the late rebellion; after one year's service he returned, and died from the effects of sickness contracted in the army, sixteen days after his return home; has five children living: Inghram, station agent; Abram, merchant and postmaster; Andrew, Isaac and Lincoln

Eisiminger Elizabeth Mrs. Broadwell; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Eisiminger Inghram, station agent, C. & A. R.R. Broadwell; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania
Eisiminger Jacob, farmer, Broadwell; rep; Chris; from Pennsylvania
Epley David, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Meth; from Ohio
Eury David W. P. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth; from Indiana
Everman John H. works for Mr. G. W. James, Sec. 36; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Feriman George, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Virginia
Forbis William H. farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; from Illinois
Frank Benjamin, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Galoway John O. farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Broadwell; Chris; from Ohio

GEIER DAVID, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Chris; born in Wayne County, Ohio, July 31, 1842; married July 3, 1874, to Nancy Jane Williams, born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1853; owns fifth of 124 acre farm on which he now lives; has no children

Geier Levi, laborer, Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Gery James, farm hand, Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Gleason Patrick, farmer, Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Goldsmith Martha A. widow Charles, Sec. 18; Meth; from Kentucky
Goldsmith Thos. W. farmer, Sec. 18; rep; Meth; from Illinois
Gordon Mark, farmer, Broadwell; dem; Meth; from Pennsylvania

GRAHAM SAMUEL A. farmer, Sec. 34, Broadwell; born in Kentucky in 1840; married Oct. 4, 1874, to Elizabeth Greenslate, who was born in 1865; came to this county in 1865; has one child, Wilfred Ellen

Gravett R. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; liberal
Greenslate Peter, farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Illinois
Hamilton Archilbald, corn merchant, Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Hannahan Michiel, section hand, Broadwell; dem; Cath; Ireland
Harsh John K. farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; Ohio
Hirtman George, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Hoff Caleb, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Meth.
Holbit Boston, sexton and farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Bap; from Ohio
Holloway Sarah Mrs. Broadwell; Meth; from Kentucky
Holmes Patrick, farmer, Sec, 29; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Huskins Arnold, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Ingram Charles J. works for Mr. Forbis; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; from Indiana
James George W., farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lincoln; rep; C. Pres; from Virginia
Jennings Clark, farmer, Sec 34; P.O. Broadwell; independent; Chris; from Indiana
Johnson Peter, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Luth; from Sweden
Jones John L. farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Broadwall; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Jones R. W. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Indiana
Keenan Frank, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Kief Charles, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Kief John, farmer Sec. 4; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Kiney Meeker D. farmer, Broadvvell; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
King Harriot Mrs. Broadwell; Meth; from Ohio
King Nancy, widow John, farm owner; Sec. 27; U. B; from Pennsylvania
King William Henry, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Kline J. W. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Chris; from Ohio
Kohler Andrew, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Luth; from Germany
Lawson James, laborer; Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Lawson Clemnel, farmer, Broadwell; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Leonard Adolph, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Broadwell; dem; from Germany
Lloyd Hiram, farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Lloyd Steven, farmer, Broadvvell; rep; Chris; from Illinois
Love Samuel, farmer, Broadwell; dem; Meth; from Ohio
Lozier Calvin, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal
Madigan .Thos. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Cath; from New York
Maltby John, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Illinois
Manon Henry S. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Lincoln; dem; from Pennsylvania
Martinie John F. farmer. Sec. 20; P.O. Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Kentucky
Maston D. farm hand, Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Illinois
Maston Mariel S. farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Lincoln, dem.
Matthews Israel, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Chris; from Virginia
Matthews Z. T. farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Illinois
Mauck Joseph, farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Chris; from Indiana

McBRIDE JAMES W. farmer, deceased, Sec. 29; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Meth; was born in Harper's Ferry, Va. Oct. 5, 1830; was married on Sept. 23, 1852, to B. E. Hege; born on Aug. 29, 1833; owned 85 acres of land at his death, valued at $4,250; came to this county in 1854 in November; has four children: Mary C. married John R. Chance; Alice B. John H. deceased; and Martha A.

McBRIDE B. E. widow James W. Sec. 29; P.O. Broadwell; born on Aug. 29, 1833; owns 85 acres, valued at about $4,250, through her husband, James W. deceased; born in Virginia at Harper's Ferry, Oct. 5, 1850; came to this county in November, 1854; has four children: Mary C. married John R. Chance; Alice B. John H. dead; and Martha A.

McCaully James, farmer, P.O. Broadwell; rep; Meth; born in Ohio


McCELLOCHER JACOB, farmer, Sec. 11: P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 27, 1839; married to Lydia A. Fescher Aug. 29, 1867; she was born Jan. 22, 1843, in Pennsylvania has three children: Charles, Ella C. and Samuel H; lost one; enlisted June 3, 1861, at Ebensburg, Pa. under Capt. Robert A. Litzinger in Company A, 11th P. R. V. C. and served three years, all in this company; was engaged in the following battles: Seven days' fight in Virginia, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Battle of the Wilderness—first fight—and Reams Station; discharged at close of war, July 31, 1865; came to this county in 1872

McGarvey Samuel, farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Ohio
McGee George, farmer, Broadwell; dem Chris; from Illinois
Merrill Hiram, carpenter, Broadwell; rep Chris; from New York
Merrill James, laborer, Broadwell; dem; liberal; from New York
Mills Thomas, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; born in Illinois
Mills Warren, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; born in Illinois
Mills William, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; born in Illinois
Mobley Wiley J. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Chris; from Alabama
Morgan Joseph farmer, Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Ohio
Myers Frank, farm hand, Broadwell; dem; liberal; from Wisconsin
Munday J. W. farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from New Jersey

NOEL J. W. farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Broadwell, rep; Chris; born Aug. 15, 1839, in Scioto Co. Ohio; married May 13, 1868, to Deidamia Wright, who was born April 18, 1848, in Logan Co. Ill; was asst. sec. to Adjutant General Thomas during the late rebellion; came here Nov. 2, 1866; has two children, Samuel E. 6 years old Oct. 25, 1877; Orville E. 4 years old Dec. 12, 1877; owns 500 acres, value $25,000

Oakley John, works for D.F.Wright, Sec. 27; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Chris; from New York
O'Brien John, section hand C. & A. Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Parsons John M. farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Kentucky
Perry Lewis M. physician, Broadwell; dem; Chris; from Kentucky
Pigman John farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Reckford Wm.. farmer, Broadwell; rep; Meth; from Ohio

RANKIN EDMUND, farmer, stock-raiser and miller; dem; Chris; born in city of Wilmington, New Castle Co. Del. June 24, 1814; married Feb. n, 1849, to Helena A. Phelipson; she was born in Dantzig, Germany; owns 600 acres, value about $60,000; part of his land near the creek contains a mineral substance of of which Mr. R. purposes making metallic paint, and is now undergoing inspection by the State Geologist, will probably turn out a valuable discovery in the paint line; came here to this county about 1837; has eight children: William, Edmund, Abram, Pericella, John, Benjamin F., David, George; lost three

RANKIN EDWARD, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 10; P.O. Lincoln; dem: Bap; born in Fayette Co. Ohio, Nov. 2, 1812; married Jan. 4, 1844, to Rachael Alien, who was born in Pickaway Co. Ohio, in 1822; lived in Ohio up to 1848, when he came to this county; owns 1,200 acres in Logan Co. valued at $72,000; has three children: Elizabeth, married to B. C. Warrick; Polly, married to George Corwine, and Sarah E., single and living with her father

RANKIN SINNET, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; born in Fayette Co. Ohio, Aug. 29, 1817; married Dec. 5, 1839, to Eveline McBee, she was born at Harper's Ferry, Va. June 2, 1817; came to this county Sept. 31, 1848; owns 400 acres, value $30,000, all in this county; has one child, Nancy E., married to Robert Blacker, living with Mr. R.; lost one child 9 years old, Elmira J.

RANKlN WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O.. Lincoln; dem; Chris; born in Fayette Co. Ohio, April 25, 1815; married, in 1841, to Sarah Ann Allen, who was born in Fairiield Co. Ohio, April 12, 1817, died 1851; married again Aug. 18, 18.52, to Mary Jane McVay; she was born in Clinton Co. Ohio, March 21, 1832; owns 360 acres in Barton Co. Mo. valued at $5,400; has four children by his first wife: Mary E., married John E. Reed; Sarah A., married John C. Downing; Susan J., married William Rush; Pleasant T., married Mary Webb; lost two

READ GEORGE W. farmer, stock-raiser and dealer in grain and stock, Sec. 35; P.O. Broadwell; clem; Chris; born in Sangamon Co. 111. Sept. 15, 1831; married Nov. 10, 1853, to Margaret Kline, born in Pike Co. Ohio, Aug. 26, 1831; owns 350 acres, value $21,000; personal, $10,000; has six children: Martha M. born June 27, 1856; John T., Jan. 10, 1859; Mary E., Dec. 8, 1861; Elry W., Jan. 6, 1865; Mary E., Nov. 12, 1868; George L., Sept. 17, 1875

Rhea William C. farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Broadwell; rep; liberal
Schroeder James, farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Schilling John, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Shaw Lansen, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lincoln; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Shea William, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Cath; from Ireland
Shull Abraham, farmer, Sec. 26; dem; liberal; from Pennsylvania
Sieb John, farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Chris; from Germany
Siebert Samuel, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lincoln; dem; liberal; from Virginia
Simmons J. W. farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Meth; from Ohio
Smith George, shoemaker, Broadwell; dem; Meth; from Germany

STAGGERS H. H. farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Chris; born in Monongalia Co. W. Virginia, April 15, 1848; married Sept. 8, 1872, to Joanna E. Kinney; she was born in Green Co. Pa. Aug. 12, 1846; came to this county May 4, 1869; rents 40 acres; has two children, Hester, born June, 1873, Fannie, born Jan. 1775

Stapleton John, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Stelse Charles, grocer, Broadwell, independent; Luth; from Germany
Stoll Mathew, farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Lincoln; dem; Luth; from Germany
Striggow Frederick, blacksmith, Broadwell; dem; Luth; from Germany
Stuart James M. farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Elkhart; rep; Meth; from Virginia
Stuart John A. farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Lincoln; rep; U. B; from Virginia
Sullivan William, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Broadwell; dem; Cath; from Ireland
Thomas John, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Thompson J. H. farmer, Broadwell; rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania
Towner John H. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Chris; from Ohio
Turley David K. farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Chris; born Illinois
Underwood Rachel C. widow Lewis, Sec. 28; Chris; from New Jersey
Venrick Levi, farm hand, Broadwell; rep; liberal; from Ohio
Walsch Emery C. farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Lincoln; independent; liberal; from Ohio
Warrick B. C. farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Lincoln; rep; Chris.
Wiley William M. carpenter and justice of the peace, Broadwell; rep; Chris; born in Illinois

WRIGHT DORREL F. Jr. farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Broadwell; independent; Chris; born in Logan Co. Ill. March 9, 1850; married Feb. 28, 1872, to Reuana E. Lewis, born Pike Co. Ohio, Sept. 6, 1838; owns 141 acres, value $7,000. His father born in Pike Co. Ohio; was one of the early settlers in this county; he died March 20, 1866, born Jan. 11, 1806. Has two children, Roy and June; lost one, Orin

WRIGHT D. F. Sr. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 27; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Chris; born in Pike Co. Ohio, Feb. 25, 1813; married to Chloe J. Sims; she was born in Culpepper Co. Va. Oct. 10, 1820; owns 2,500 acres, all in Broadwell Township, value $150,000; came here Oct. 19, 1838; has four children: Johnson W., married to Margaret Ryan; Didamia, married to Jacob Nowel; Frank C. and Mary E.; lost six

WRIGHT JOHNSON W. farmer and breeder of short-horned cattle, Sec. 29; P.O. Broadwell; rep; Chris; born July 11, 1841, in Broadwell Township, this county; married Sept. n, 1867, to Margaret Ryan; she was born July 17, 1844, in Boston, Mass; served three years in the late rebellion; enlisted Aug. 7, 1862, Co. F, 73d Ill. Infantry; engaged in following battles: Perry ville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Sherman's March to the Sea, Thomas' last fight at Nashville Tenn; was discharged at the close of the war, June 24, 1865; has two children, Edwin J. and Charles C.; lost one, Frank M.



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