Documented Families of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Clear Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Mary E. Clear b. 1842

• Married in 1860 to Mr. Chambers (a merchant, d. 1881).
• After his death she conducted the store for several years until son Frank took over.
• Member of Second United Presbyterian Church.
• Married name Chambers.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Clear Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Uniontown, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Thomas Clear d. 1871

• Married Sarah Pontius, daughter of George Pontius.
• After his wife's death came to East Liverpool and lived with daughter Mrs. Sarah Boyle.
• Died aged 72 in 1871.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Eakin Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Samuel Eakin

• Born in Columbiana County, Ohio.
• Resides on his farm in St. Clair township.
• Civil War veteran, served over three years in Company C, 104th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
• He and wife Isabel (Todd) had five sons and two daughters.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Hamilton Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Thomas Hamilton

• Grandfather of Cyrus Wright Hamilton.
• Previously lived near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• A farmer.
• Moved in 1824 with his wife and seven children to Unity township, Columbiana County, Ohio, purchasing land in section 27 (later owned by C. P. Rothwell), where he lived until his death.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Hamilton Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Thomas S. Hamilton 1813 – 1892

• Farmer.
• In 1840 located on the Scott place, 70 acres in Unity township.
• Married 1842 to Anna Dildine.
• Died 1892.
• Wife died three years later (1895).
• Son Alex married Margaret J. Schanafalt and resided in Illinois near East St. Louis.
• Daughter Areta (d.1886) was wife of William J. Tillbrode of Pittsburgh, PA.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Hartford Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

James Hartford

• (History of Columbiana County, Ohio).
• Immigrant ancestor of the Hartford family.
• Came from the North of Ireland or England to this country about 1755.
• Married Nancy Armour.
• Great-great-grandfather of Dr. Peter Calvin Hartford of East Palestine.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Hewitt Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Martin E. Hewitt 1833 – 1890

• Shoemaker and farmer.
• Came to East Liverpool, Ohio Sept 23, 1880.
• Married a daughter of Samuel Nelson of Mount Pleasant, PA.
• United Brethren Church.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Johnson Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Elizabeth A. Johnson

• Married Mr. Close in 1871 in Columbiana County, Ohio.
• Nine children: Clara, Flora Belle, George Elmer (deceased), Mary, William, Dora Etta, Fred Norman, Alice Purdell, Jennie May.
• Husband was a Washington township farmer.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Johnston Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Beaver County, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Silas Johnston

• Father of William Johnston of East Palestine, Ohio.
• Married Eliza M. Crowl.
• Both families among early settlers of Beaver County, PA.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Mackall Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Central Scotland · documented from the public record

Benjamin Mackall

• Came to America from Central Scotland in 1760 with brother James, settled at Baltimore, Maryland.
• Revolutionary War captain.
• Located at Georgetown, Pennsylvania where he died.
• He and wife Mary (Dawson) had four sons and two daughters.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Mackall Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

James Mackall

• Second son of Benjamin and Mary (Dawson) Mackall.
• Father of nine children including James (grandfather of subject P.V. Mackall), plus three who died in infancy.
• Daughter Phoebe married Milton Calhoun (near Hookstown, PA).
• Daughter Annie married a Mr. Dawson and moved West.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Mackall Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Samuel Mackall

• Third son of Benjamin and Mary (Dawson) Mackall.
• Father of one child, Dora, a resident of Rogers, Ohio.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Mackall Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Thomas Mackall

• Eldest son of Benjamin and Mary (Dawson) Mackall.
• Resided at Calcutta, Ohio.
• Father of three sons (George, Thomas, Press) and two daughters.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Mountz Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Jeremiah C. Mountz

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Nichols Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Loudoun County, Virginia · documented from the public record

William Nichols

• Elder William Nichols, father of William Nichols (b.1779).
• English Quaker stock.
• The Nichols family was founded in Virginia by two brothers, Isaac and William Nichols, followers of George Fox, who lived and died in Loudoun County.
• Reared three sons and two daughters.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Nichols Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Loudoun County, Virginia · documented from the public record

William Nichols b. 1779

• Born 1779 in an old stone family home in Loudoun County, Virginia.
• Of English Quaker stock.
• Educated in the Friends' school.
• Farmer and traveling minister of the Society of Friends.
• Came to Columbiana County, Ohio in 1833.
• Reared a family of 10 children.
• (Son of the elder William Nichols and Sarah Spencer.
• Distinct from his same-named father.).

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Ogden Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Darby, Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Stephen Ogden 1777 – 1846

• Grandfather of subject Charles Brawdy Ogden.
• Born at Darby, Pennsylvania, April 18, 1777.
• Son of Aaron and Esther (Preston) Ogden.
• Married Hannah Bartram, granddaughter of botanist John Bartram.
• Came to Columbiana County, Ohio about 1800, settled in Fairfield township, then Lisbon, later East Liverpool.
• Died 1846.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Peach Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from England · documented from the public record

John Peach b. 1812

• Born 1812 in England.
• Blacksmith by trade.
• Emigrated to America, lived first in Brooklyn, New York, settled permanently at East Liverpool, Ohio in 1850.
• His own father had lived in New Jersey and came to East Liverpool with him.
• Text states he was a victim of the steamboat 'Pittsburg' explosion.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Pinsley Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Mary Jane Pinsley

• Daughter of John W. Pinsley.
• Married Frank Williams of Lisbon.
• One child, Evelyn.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Pinsley Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

William Pinsley

• Son of John W. Pinsley.
• Married Silvia Conlon.
• Three children: Lloyd (b. Sept 23, 1894), Paul (b. Nov 1, 1897), Ford (b. July 28, 1900).

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Pow Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Richard Pow

• According to History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Banker at the First National Bank of Salem, Ohio (organized 1862).
• Cashier continuously 1870-1901, then succeeded Furman Gee as president in 1901, at which point his son Frederic R. Pow became cashier.
• Alexander Pow (first president, d. 1879) appears to be of the same family. birth year not stated.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Renkenberger Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Delia Renkenberger

• Maiden name Renkenberger.
• Married Mr. Sponseller in Fairfield township, Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1895.
• Daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Macklin) Renkenberger, well-known residents of Mahoning County.
• Two children, Margaret and Gladys.
• Family moved into a new home in the township in 1899.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Renkenberger Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

Solomon Renkenberger

• Well-known and estimable resident of Mahoning County, Ohio.
• Married Sarah Macklin.
• Daughter Delia married Mr. Sponseller.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Santee Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

De Lorma Santee b. 1828

• Born Aug 28, 1828 in a pioneer log cabin at Snodes Station.
• Spent his whole life in that neighborhood.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Santee Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Pennsylvania · documented from the public record

Thomas Santee

• Grandfather of subject.
• Blacksmith and farmer.
• Entered 160 acres of wild land near Snodes Station, Ohio and cleared it.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Sharp Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia) · documented from the public record

John Sharp

• Father of Robert B. Sharp.
• Born at Wheeling, Virginia (now West Virginia).
• Died in his 81st year, predeceasing his wife.
• Bought a farm in his son's name.
• His own father Robert Sharp was a native of Pennsylvania.

Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens

The Taylor Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · from England · documented from the public record

Fannie Taylor

• Native of England.
• Married name Peach.
• By a former marriage had a son William, who died in East Liverpool.
• Children with John Peach: Mary Ellen, Catherine, and George.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio

The Thompson Family

of Columbiana County, Ohio · documented from the public record

William C. Thompson

• Dairyman and farmer of East Liverpool.
• Associated in business with brother George L. Thompson.
• Married Lillie M. Hewitt Aug 31, 1893.
• Director of Federal Building and Loan Co.
• Republican.
• Presbyterian.
• Mason (Riddle Lodge No. 315) and Odd Fellow.

Source: Biographical Record of Columbiana County, Ohio