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Born 1820
From The history of Hardin county, Ohio (1883), Portrait and biographical record of Marion and Hardin counties, Ohio (1895)
THOMAS SLOAN (deceased) was born in County Monahan, Ireland, in June, 1820. When he was thirteen years of age, his parents, John and Sarah (McClellan) Sloan, of the same county, came to America and settled in Taylor Creek Township, where his father bought 123 acres of woodland, on which farm he died in April, 1866. His wife had preceded him some years before. They had thirteen children, eleven of whom they reared to maturity. Three are now living — James, David and Eliza. Our subject, was the eighth child and sixth son. He was partially reared in his native place, the rest of his minority being spent in Taylor Creek Township. He was educated in the schools of Ireland. Soon after he was of agfe, he engaged on a boat on Lake Erie, working on it for three years; he then returned to this county and worked on the O. B. & W. Railroad, pursuing it for several years, and constructed the road from Kenton to Huntsville. In 1851, he went to Ireland, where he was married, returning in March, 1852, and settled on the farm now occupied by his widow. This farm consists of 123 acres, which was nearly all in the woods. He had previously purchased 183 acres of land, but never settled cn it. He aided in making many of the roads of the township, and also helped build the Reformed Presbyterian Church at Silver Creek. He was an active member in the Reformed Church of Richland Township, Logan County. He united with the United Presbyterian Church about six years before his death. He was married, March 22, 1852, to Eliza Sloan, daughter of John and Eliza Sloan, of Ire laukl. She was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, in May of 1835. Her father died there February 17, 1875; hen* mother still resides there in her eighty-fifth year. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan have had eleven children, viz., John J., Eliza A., Robert S., Letitia E., Sarah F., William M., Thomas H., Emily J., David, Maggie I. and George J. Mr. Sloan died February 29, 1880, aged sixty years. He was for many years an Elder in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, in which he was an active worker. He started in life working by the day, and at his decease owned over 700 acres of land, all in this township except 150 acres in Rush Creek and Richland Townships, Logan County. In 1871 and 1872, he erected his residence, at a cost of $3,000. He followed farming and stock-raising, devoting special attention to the rearing of fine cattle. The farm is still conducted by Mrs. Sloan. Mr. Sloan furnished two substitutes during the rebellion, paying $600 to secure them.
As printed in The history of Hardin county, Ohio (1883). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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A native of Ireland, Thomas Sloan was born in June, 1820, and there the first fourteen years of his life were uneventfully passed. In 1834, in company with his parents and the other members of the family, he took passage in a sailing-vessel, and after a voyage of seven weeks, during which time severe storms were encountered, he landed in Philadelphia, where he remained with relatives for six weeks. Thence he proceeded with his parents to Beaver County, Pa., and two months later came to Ohio, journeying with team and covered wagon to Taylor Creek Township, Hardin County.
Arriving at his destination, the father of our subject bought one hundred and thirty-two acres, for which he paid $2 per acre, and the larger portion of which was heavily timbered. Upon the farm stood a cabin, 16x18 feet in dimensions, and into this primitive structure the family at once moved. Eight years later a new house was erected, 18x24, and in it the father continued to reside until his death. Being industrious and persevering, he succeeded in clearing about one hundred acres, and his farm became one of the most valuable in the county.
John and Sarah (McClellen) vSloan, parents of our subject, were natives of Ireland, and their family consisted of the following children, namely: William, Joseph, Samuel, John, James, Thomas, David, Robert, Fannie, Margaret and Eliza. March 22, 1853, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Sloan, a native ol Ireland, and to their union eleven children were born, of whom ten are still living. John J., the eldest, was born March 23, 1854, and married May Walters October 14, 1880; Eliza Aim, who was born August 23, 1856, married E. A. Silwright October 4, 1893; Robert S., whose birth occurred August 13, 1857, married Delia Rogers February 10, 1886; Letecia E., who was born August 29, 1859, became the wife of Charles Wharton June 21, 1887; Sarah was born August 29, 1859; William M. was born on the 15th of March, 1862, and married Anna M. Cheppell September 5,
1894; Thomas H. was born September 8, 1866; Emily J., June 30, 1868; David, born March 24, 1871, died June 28, 1886; Margaret I., born October 17, 1873, and George J., December 12, 1875, complete the family circle.
From the time of making settlement in Hardin County, the vSloan family has been closely connected with the progress of this section, and its members have uniforndy been honorable, able, energetic and upright. Our subject spent much of his life in Taylor Creek Township, and such were his honesty and kindness of heart, that he numbered many friends among his fellow-citizens. He was a sincere Christian and held membership in the United Presbyterian Cluirch. He was attached to the doctrines of the Republican party, and earnestly advocated its interests with his voice and vote.
0AMSON M. RUTI.EDGE. Examples of 2\ strict integrity, great energy and financial success may be met with in every agricultural district in our country. E.specially is this the case in Hardin County, where the majority of the farmers are well-to-do, intelligent and enterprising. Among the representatives of this class is Mr. Rutledge, the owner and occupant of a farm situated on sections 17, 19 and 20, Roundhead Township. This property, under his personal supervision, has been placed under a high state of cultivation and improved with all the accessories and conveniences of a model estate.
A native of the township where he now lives, our subject was born April 10, 1847, being the son of Richard and Sarah ( Hill ) Rutledge, natives of Maryland, the former born July 28, 1798, and the latter November 7, 1807. His father, who was brought to Ohio by his parents in 18 10, grew to manhood in Muskingum County, thence went to Champaign County, and in 1825 removed to Logan County, becoming a pioneer of that section of the state. Indians were still numerous in the neighborhood, and wild game also abounded. He was a man of considerable enterprise, and, undismayed by his frontier surroundings, he started to improv-e the land he had purchased. His first task was the erection of a log cabin, and this he surmounted with a nailed roof — the first of the kind in the county During his eight years' residence there, he succeeded in bringing the land under good cultivation, so that its value was largely enhanced.
As early as 1833 the father came to Hardin County, and settled on section 19, Roundhead Township, where he built a cabin with one room. The land had not been cleared, and to place it under culti\ ation was no slight task, but he was equal to it. For a long time he lived there, gradualljadding to his e.state, introducing improvements and erecting farm buildings. From there, in 1860, he removed to section 20. In 181 7 he married Mary Lewis, a native of Kentucky, and they became the parents of sixteen children, most of whom died in infancy. Five arrived at years of maturity, but only two are now living: Benjamin W., a farmer of this township, and Thomas J., who resides in Ada, this county. Mrs. Mary Rutledge died September 8, 1845, when nearly forty-eight years old. For his.second wife, Richard Rutledge those Mrs. Sarah Lay, nee Hill, by whom he had one child, our subject. She died May 18, 1873. The father pa.ssed away January 12, 1875, and was laid to re.st by the side of his two wives, on the old homestead.
Few of the residents of Roundhead Town.ship are more familiar with its history during the past half century than is Samson M. Rutledge, for having spent his entire life here, and being a man of more than ordinary intelligence, he has been closely connected with the growth and development of this locality. His educational advantages were limited to a brief attendance at the log.schoolhouse near his father's home. He remained with his parents until they died, and cared for them with filial affection during their declining days.
In Roundhead Town.ship, March 18, 1869, occurred the marriage of Mr. Rutledge and Miss Amanda, daughter of James and Zipporah (Rees)
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Politically a Republican, Mr. Rutledge is interested in public affairs, and especially- in matters pertaining to the township and county. He has served as School Director, but as a rule has declined office. For several j-ears he was a Trustee in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has always taken an active part in the work of that denomination.
HOMAS THOMPSON has been a life-long I C resident of Marion County, and for over \fj thirty years has made his above on section II, Big Island Township. His farm, which comprises about one hundred acres, is one of the best to be found in the county. It is well improved with good buildings, fences, etc., and is kept in a thrifty and creditable manner. The owner has always been engaged in general farming, and for the most part has been successful in his different ventures. Bj all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance he is highly esteemed and respected. Edward and Ellen (Foos) Thomp.son, parents of our subject, were natives of Virginia and came to the Buckeye State with their parents when quite young, settling in Clark County. The first j'ears of their married life were spent in that section, whence they removed here about 1825, locating in Salt Rock Township. With the exception of one son, Robert, their nine children are all living and are as follows: Jane, William, Isabella, Thomas, Sarah, Edward, Anna and Charles.
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Both our subject and his son are Republicans and actively interested in all new enterprises and movements for the advancement of the public welfare. The latter is at present serving as Township Trustee, and Mr. Thompson, Sr., has also frequently acted in behalf of his fellow-citizens in official positions.
As printed in Portrait and biographical record of Marion and Hardin counties, Ohio (1895). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
Named in this biography: Richard Rutledge (b. 1798)
Their biographies name Thomas Sloan: John J. Sloan (b. 1854)
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