William Pavey

WILLIAM M. PAVEY, SR. The venerable William M. Pavey, who la now past the age of eighty-two years and who, during the iteriod of his active career, as one of the largest landowners of Clinton county, was born in Fayette county, Ohio, September 4, 1833, the son of William and Anna (Johnson) Pavey, the former of whom was a native of Highland county, and the latter of Fayette county, Ohio, and William Pavey's first wife. William Pavey was also an extensive farmer In Highland and Fayette counties, where he owned about eighteen hundred acres of land. By his first wife be bad nine children. Isaac, William M., the subject of this sketch, George, John, Henry, James, Sophia, Lida and Mary. By his second marriage there were four children. Charles, Thomas, Gilbert and Klttora. Wlllinni Pavey's father was Isaac Pavey, a native of Delaware, but an early settler in the state of Kentucky. He made an effort to settle in Ohio, but the Indians were so troublesome that he was compelled to return to Kentucky, where be remained three yean longer. Subsequently, however, he brought his family to Highland county, Ohio, where he made a permanent home and resided until his death, which was caused by benj; thrown from a horse. William Pavey, father of William M., was born In 1800. He was twice married and the father of fourteen children, Isaac, William, Mary, George, John, Elizabeth, who died at the age of twelve; Sophia, Henry, James E., Eliza, Charles, Thomas, Klttora and Gilbert A. After the death of Mrs. Anna Pavey, he married Jordena Kirby. with whom he lived until his death, in 1862,. at the age of fifty-nine years. His widow still lives and was ninety-two years old on March 21. 1915. William Pavey was a man of great energy and perseverance, kind-hearted and accommodating to his neighbors, even to his own disadvantage, lie failed In business twice by going surety for others. Still, by his great Industry and energy, at the time of his death he had again accumulated a good competency. He was a member of the Methodist church and devout in this faltb.

William M. Pavey grew to manhood and was married In Fayette county, Ohio. He was first married, December 17, 1857, to Sarilda Conner, by whom he had one child, deceased. The first wife died in August, 18IW, and In August, 1859. he married Mary A. Kirby, the daughter of William and Jordena Klrby, by whom there were twelve children born, ten of whom grew to maturity, as follow: Gilbert A., Anna Olive, Jennie, Frederick, William, Jr.. Loultta, Minnie, Lovada, Lida and Carrie. William Edward and Sarah Catherine died in Infancy.

Of these children. Gilbert A. married Elizabeth Burrls and Is one of the leading citizens of Sablna: Anna married Jacob Stoltx, of Sablna; Jennie married Charles Wilson, and lives in Fayette county. Frederick, who died on the old homestead farm In 1890, at the age of twenty-two years, bad married Zada Jones; William, Jr., of Sablna, married Bell McCoy; Loultta married David Morris, of Fayette county; Minnie married E. O. Cllne, of Sablna; Lovada married Ed Halo a, of Sabina, Ohio; Lida married George Wilson, of Sablna, and Carrie is the wife of Thomas Conner, of 8ablna.

Agriculture and the raising of lire stock were Mr. Pavey's main pursuits during his active business life. At one time he owned eighteen hundred acres of land, but has given each of his children one hundred and fifty acres, and holds only his home in Sabina and some extra money. He was for many years vice-president of the 8ablna Bank. He was a man who always attended Btrictly to his own business, and who never courted notoriety of any kind. Nevertheless, be performed all the duties of life, public and private, with a cheerfulness of a man of optimistic spirit and Christian faith. Mr. Pavey's beloved wife la still living, and they reside together in their home at Sabina.

The late Frank Haines, a former well-known farmer and banker of this county, was born on November 3, 1850, the son of Job R. and Rebecca (Noble) Haines, and died on June 3. 1913. Job R. Haines was born In North Carolina on September 14, 1800, the son of John and Lydia Haines, who settled In Clinton county In 1810. He received the rudiments of an education In the district schools and later attended McMIUen College at Xenia, Ohio. He began teaching at the age of eighteen and taught continuously for sixteen years. On June 14, 1840, he married Rebecca Noble, who was born In Green township on June 14, 1821, the daughter of William and Ann Noble, pioneers of this county. For three yearB after his marriage he taught school during the winter months and farmer in the summer. In 1864 he purchased four hundred and six acres of land In Richland township. Having been reared as a member of the Friends church, he clung to that faith through life. He and his wife were the parents of six children: Mary J., born In 1841; William M., 1843; Stephen P., 1845; Samuel L.. 1847; Frank. 1850. and Albert M., 1855. Job R. Haines was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, being affiliated with the Vienna lodge. He died on August 26, 1870, and his wife has also been dead for many years.

Frank Haines, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the common schools and spent his entire life In this county, where he and his wife owned twelve hundred acres of land. He helped organize and was a director In the First National Bank at Sabina and was was one of the most extensive stockmen of Richland township. He was a loyal member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as were all the members of his family. He was a self-made mun and through his own well-directed efforts became one of the most Influential and wealthy men In Clinton county.

On May 27. 1874. Frank names was married to Rosena Reed, who was born in 1855. the daughter of Alfred and Martha A. (Lyon) Reed. Alfred Reed was a well-known Clinton county farmer, the owner of twelve hundred acres of land. He and his wife were the parents of two children. Jennie and Rosena, the latter of whom married Mr. Haines. To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haines were born four children, namely: Edith, who married W. C. Dm kin and lives at Mlddleton, Ohio: Clyde, who married Jennie Culbertson and lives in Sablna; Arthur, who is hereafter referred to. and Martha, who married H. S. Gallaher and also lives in Sabina.

Arthur Haines was educated in Ohio State University at Columbus and In a business college at the same place. After finishing his education be entered the First National Rank at Sablna and was assistant cashier for a period of six years, ne married Ethel Custis, a native of Clinton county, daughter of Charles W. and Ella M. (Valgam) Custis. and to this union one child has been born, a son, Arthur Charles, born on January 14, 1013. Mr. Haines Is a stockholder and director In the First National Bank at Sablna. He Is a member of the Free and Accepted Masons and his wife is a member of the Methodist Protestant church.

As printed in History of Clinton County, Ohio: Its People, Industries and Institutions (1915). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.