This is from the History of Barnesville the first period 1800-1832. See my earlier email for background info. These are from my notes, so sometimes there are two or more entries for one person-sorry but you have to sort of edit these yourself....But as you can see, these articles are full of historical and genealogical information so I thought it was worth including. This microfilm roll was rented for $3.00 from OHS for one month-great deal. It's reel #28993 and this article was written for the Barnesville Enterprise, Thursday, December 23, 1886. Aduddel second blacksmith. Came about the time of the was of 1812. Shop was on Chestnut Street. Affleck, Dr. John G. came here about 1825. He practiced medicine and ran a store. He was a partner with Bennett for a time and left town in 1830. Afflick Operated a Mercantile from 1825-1828 along with Mummy. This store also sold drugs, medicines, paints and oils. Bailey, John blacksmith. He had three forges and carried on business until 1847 when he moved to Gallia County. Barnes, Henry kept the first tavern. Barnes, James ran a woolen factory until 1835. Also built a brick house in 1815 where gensing and snakeroot were prepared for shipment. Barnes, James 1810 open the first mercantile house with dry goods, leather, queensware, etc. Barnes, James 1824 began to handle leaf tobacco. He built a large barn where the Presbyterian church now stands. Barnes, James donated the two acres of land for the ME Church and paid Rounds salary. Bennett, Dr. John C. the third physician located here in 1825. He soon left. Bloomfield, William He was the first tinner in the village. Brown, John second saddler who conducted business until about 1840 when he went into groceries. Brown, Joseph One of three hatters who all came together and worked together in a shop on lot. No. 15. Chapman, Ezekiel built the old brick church used by the Disciples in 1822. Cole, Archibald First cabinetmaker. He settled here during the war and remained until his death. Coulson, William also operated a mercantile house during the war of 1812 but it failed. Davenport, John arrived here in 1818 from Winchester, Va. Opened a mercantile house in the spring of 1819 and formed a partnership with John Gibson which was successful for many years. Davenport, John 1824 began to handle leaf tobacco. He built a large barn where the City Hall now stands. Davenport, John born in Virginia and was the Superintendent of a woolen factory in that state. Came to Barnesville in 1818. In 1826 elected to the 20th Congress from the 10th Ohio district along with Shannon. He was an associate judge in Monroe and Belmont County. He died in 1855. Davis, Daniel first funeral services conducted in the ME grave yard where for this boy in 1808 by Rev. Round. Dawson, George blacksmith. Was a partner to Snyder and then became his successor. Drummond, Rev. James preacher during this time Dyson preacher during this time Farley, Joseph One of two tailors known during this period. Came in 1820 and died about 1837. Ferrell kept the next tavern. He had a ship at full sail as his sign but failed to get a license and had to quit. Francis, John blacksmith. He was a partner to Aduddel. Gardner, Joseph During the war of 1812, he started a shoemakers shop. In 1816 he bought a shop and carried on his trade until his sons, Asbury and Wesley became his successors in 1833. Gibson, John formed a partnership with John Davenport in the Mercantile business which was successful for many years. Gibson, John 1824 began to handle leaf tobacco. He built a large double barn on the south side of Frank Hibbard's lot. Gibson, John storeroom destroyed by fire in the summer of 1827. Green, Albert began a mercantile business with his son Lewis H. Green in the frame part of the Shankland hotel in 1831. They quit business within a few months. Green, Lewis H. began a mercantile business with his father Albert Green in the frame part of the Shankland hotel in 1831. They quit business within a few months. Green, William opened a store in the east end of the Fraiser House with Benjamin Hoyle and continued same during this period. When Hoyle retired in 1832 he continued on until 1847 when he retired to his farm. Hager, Kelion worked with Cole as a journeyman. Hawkins, William learned his trade with Henderson and went into politics. Henderson, William 1812 started a spinning and flax wheel factory. Then expanded into making wooden bowls. Hibbard, Caleb The only silversmith during this time period. He was the grandfather of Frank Hibbard and Mrs. McCelland and left town in 1833. Hill, William Shoemaker. Came at the close of the war of 1812. Hoyle, Benjamin opened a store in the east end of the Fraiser House with William Green and continued same during this period. He retired in 1832. Israel kept the second tavern. Judkins Judkins and Thornburg hatter shop destroyed by fire in May 1826. Judkins, Dr. Carolus first physician in Barnesville. Born in North Carolina, practiced medicine in Virginia and came to Barnesville in 1810. He built his residence here and lived the remainer of his life in Barnesville for over a quarter of a century. His practice extended over 800 sq. miles. Died in 1854. Judkins. Joel One of three hatters who all came together and worked together in a shop on lot. No. 15. Kenney logician of this time. Kimball, Samuel Doesn't say what he did but his shop and house were next to Riley's. Laws, Panter Hatter on Lot. No. 45. Laws, Thomas D. was the first grocer which he begun in 1830 and quit in 1832. Mackall, Benjamin H. In 1828 he purchased the Mummy/Afflick Mercantile/Drug establishment and continued with it until his death in 1835. McCune, John Hatter on the old mill lot on Chestnut Street. McLana, Vernon grandfather of James V. and Robinson McLana was killed by the falling of timbers at the raising of the old mill in 1815. McLeigh, James 1825 erected a factory for plows, farming equipment and wagons. He invented the bar-shear plow and closed business about the time of the Civil War. Mills, Robert first saddler who came to town in 1809. Opened shop and carried on until his death in 1867. Mills, Robert May of 1826 his house was destroyed by fire. Mitten, William One of two tailors known during this period. Came in 1820 and moved about 1837 to Indiana. Moffat preacher during this time Moore, William Shoemaker. Came at the close of the war of 1812. Mummy Operated a Mercantile from 1825-1828 along with Afflick. This store also sold drugs, medicines, paints and oils. Myers also operated a mercantile house during the war of 1812 but it failed in 1819. Parsons, John O. started the Barnesville Hotel in 1826, with a tavern and a small spread eagle as his sign. He continued on through the end of this period. Parsons, William Shoemaker. Came at the close of the war of 1812. Philpot, William was the first clerk at the Barnes store in 1810. Philpot, William became a third partner to Davenport and Gibson in the Mercantile business. Store was at the Campbell corner. Piper, William early brickmaker. Piper, William made the bricks for the old brick church used by the Disciples in 1822. Riggs, James of Hagerstown, Md. Moved here in 1810 and built a "wrought" nail factory with three forges. After the war of 1812, he went out of business when the cutting nail machine was invented. Riley, Nathan His shop was next to Cole's and he was the only undertaker in the town until 1845. Romaine pottery manufacturer built a pottery around the end of the War of 1812. It went under in 1833. Round, Rev. James M. preached the first sermon in the first ME church built in 1808. Schur, Charles built the old brick church used by the Disciples in 1822. Shankland, James R. son of William G. Shankland and grandson of James Barnes, was killed soon after the old woolen factory was started in an accident. Shankland, William G. opened the Mansion House about the same time (1826). His sign was an eagle poised for flight. Shannon, Thomas 1827 began to handle leaf tobacco in the old James Riggs nail factory. He continued through the end of this period. Shannon, Thomas born in Wasington County, Pa. Came to Ohio in 1800 with his father's family and located in Warren TWP. 1826 he was elected to Congree from the 10th District; he was the most popular man in Belmont-he was never defeated in an election. Died in 1843 and his remains are in South Cemetery. Smith, Rev. Edward logician of this time. Snyder, David first blacksmith. He continued until he left town in 1838. Stanton, Dr. James father of War Secretary, Edwin Stanton, came here in 1820. He formed a partnership with Carolus Judkins but he left after a couple years. Tegard pottery manufacturer about the same time as Henderson. Thornburg, Edward One of three hatters who all came together and worked together in a shop on lot. No. 15. Thornburg, Edward May of 1826 his house was badly scorched by still stands by fire. Waddell, Rev. Charles orator during this time. West, Rev. Avery first shoemaker, grandfather of Eli Moore. He came in 1811 and continued for about 12 yrs. He then went into farming. Young also operated a mercantile house during the war of 1812 but it failed in 1819.

Hi, Do you think this reel would be available at the LDS. I am researching both Myers (my maiden name) and Parsons families (my paternal gmother's maiden name. Thanks for sharing. Pat ----- Original Message ----- From: <FrankK1251@aol.com> To: <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2000 11:31 PM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] History of Barnesville from 1800-1832 > This is from the History of Barnesville the first period 1800-1832. See my > earlier email for background info. These are from my notes, so sometimes > there are two or more entries for one person-sorry but you have to sort of > edit these yourself....But as you can see, these articles are full of > historical and genealogical information so I thought it was worth including. > This microfilm roll was rented for $3.00 from OHS for one month-great deal. > It's reel #28993 and this article was written for the Barnesville Enterprise, > Thursday, December 23, 1886. > > Aduddel second blacksmith. Came about the time of the was of 1812. Shop was > on Chestnut Street. > > Affleck, Dr. John G. came here about 1825. He practiced medicine and ran > a store. He was a partner with Bennett for a time and left town in 1830. > Afflick Operated a Mercantile from 1825-1828 along with Mummy. This store > also sold drugs, medicines, paints and oils. > > Bailey, John blacksmith. He had three forges and carried on business > until 1847 when he moved to Gallia County. > > Barnes, Henry kept the first tavern. > > Barnes, James ran a woolen factory until 1835. Also built a brick house in > 1815 where gensing and snakeroot were prepared for shipment. > Barnes, James 1810 open the first mercantile house with dry goods, leather, > queensware, etc. > Barnes, James 1824 began to handle leaf tobacco. He built a large barn > where the Presbyterian church now stands. > Barnes, James donated the two acres of land for the ME Church and paid > Rounds salary. > > Bennett, Dr. John C. the third physician located here in 1825. He soon > left. > > Bloomfield, William He was the first tinner in the village. > > Brown, John second saddler who conducted business until about 1840 when he > went into groceries. > > Brown, Joseph One of three hatters who all came together and worked > together in a shop on lot. No. 15. > > Chapman, Ezekiel built the old brick church used by the Disciples in 1822. > > Cole, Archibald First cabinetmaker. He settled here during the war and > remained until his death. > > Coulson, William also operated a mercantile house during the war of 1812 > but it failed. > > Davenport, John arrived here in 1818 from Winchester, Va. Opened a > mercantile house in the spring of 1819 and formed a partnership with John > Gibson which was successful for many years. > Davenport, John 1824 began to handle leaf tobacco. He built a large barn > where the City Hall now stands. > Davenport, John born in Virginia and was the Superintendent of a woolen > factory in that state. Came to Barnesville in 1818. In 1826 elected to the > 20th Congress from the 10th Ohio district along with Shannon. He was an > associate judge in Monroe and Belmont County. He died in 1855. > > Davis, Daniel first funeral services conducted in the ME grave yard where > for this boy in 1808 by Rev. Round. > > Dawson, George blacksmith. Was a partner to Snyder and then became his > successor. > > Drummond, Rev. James preacher during this time > > Dyson preacher during this time > > Farley, Joseph One of two tailors known during this period. Came in 1820 > and died about 1837. > > Ferrell kept the next tavern. He had a ship at full sail as his sign but > failed to get a license and had to quit. > > Francis, John blacksmith. He was a partner to Aduddel. > > Gardner, Joseph During the war of 1812, he started a shoemakers shop. In 1816 > he bought a shop and carried on his trade until his sons, Asbury and Wesley > became his successors in 1833. > > Gibson, John formed a partnership with John Davenport in the Mercantile > business which was successful for many years. > Gibson, John 1824 began to handle leaf tobacco. He built a large double > barn on the south side of Frank Hibbard's lot. > Gibson, John storeroom destroyed by fire in the summer of 1827. > > Green, Albert began a mercantile business with his son Lewis H. Green in > the frame part of the Shankland hotel in 1831. They quit business within a > few months. > > Green, Lewis H. began a mercantile business with his father Albert Green in > the frame part of the Shankland hotel in 1831. They quit business within a > few months. > > Green, William opened a store in the east end of the Fraiser House with > Benjamin Hoyle and continued same during this period. When Hoyle retired in > 1832 he continued on until 1847 when he retired to his farm. > > Hager, Kelion worked with Cole as a journeyman. > > Hawkins, William learned his trade with Henderson and went into politics. > > Henderson, William 1812 started a spinning and flax wheel factory. Then > expanded into making wooden bowls. > > Hibbard, Caleb The only silversmith during this time period. He was the > grandfather of Frank Hibbard and Mrs. McCelland and left town in 1833. > > Hill, William Shoemaker. Came at the close of the war of 1812. > > Hoyle, Benjamin opened a store in the east end of the Fraiser House with > William Green and continued same during this period. He retired in 1832. > > Israel kept the second tavern. > > Judkins Judkins and Thornburg hatter shop destroyed by fire in May 1826. > > Judkins, Dr. Carolus first physician in Barnesville. Born in North > Carolina, practiced medicine in Virginia and came to Barnesville in 1810. He > built his residence here and lived the remainer of his life in Barnesville > for over a quarter of a century. His practice extended over 800 sq. miles. > Died in 1854. > > Judkins. Joel One of three hatters who all came together and worked > together in a shop on lot. No. 15. > > Kenney logician of this time. > > Kimball, Samuel Doesn't say what he did but his shop and house were next to > Riley's. > > Laws, Panter Hatter on Lot. No. 45. > > Laws, Thomas D. was the first grocer which he begun in 1830 and quit in 1832. > > Mackall, Benjamin H. In 1828 he purchased the Mummy/Afflick > Mercantile/Drug establishment and continued with it until his death in 1835. > > McCune, John Hatter on the old mill lot on Chestnut Street. > > McLana, Vernon grandfather of James V. and Robinson McLana was killed by the > falling of timbers at the raising of the old mill in 1815. > > McLeigh, James 1825 erected a factory for plows, farming equipment and > wagons. He invented the bar-shear plow and closed business about the time of > the Civil War. > > Mills, Robert first saddler who came to town in 1809. Opened shop and > carried on until his death in 1867. > Mills, Robert May of 1826 his house was destroyed by fire. > > Mitten, William One of two tailors known during this period. Came in 1820 > and moved about 1837 to Indiana. > > Moffat preacher during this time > > Moore, William Shoemaker. Came at the close of the war of 1812. > > Mummy Operated a Mercantile from 1825-1828 along with Afflick. This store > also sold drugs, medicines, paints and oils. > > Myers also operated a mercantile house during the war of 1812 but it failed > in 1819. > > Parsons, John O. started the Barnesville Hotel in 1826, with a tavern and > a small spread eagle as his sign. He continued on through the end of this > period. > > Parsons, William Shoemaker. Came at the close of the war of 1812. > > Philpot, William was the first clerk at the Barnes store in 1810. > Philpot, William became a third partner to Davenport and Gibson in the > Mercantile business. Store was at the Campbell corner. > > Piper, William early brickmaker. > Piper, William made the bricks for the old brick church used by the > Disciples in 1822. > > Riggs, James of Hagerstown, Md. Moved here in 1810 and built a "wrought" > nail factory with three forges. After the war of 1812, he went out of > business when the cutting nail machine was invented. > > Riley, Nathan His shop was next to Cole's and he was the only undertaker in > the town until 1845. > > Romaine pottery manufacturer built a pottery around the end of the War of > 1812. It went under in 1833. > > Round, Rev. James M. preached the first sermon in the first ME church > built in 1808. > > Schur, Charles built the old brick church used by the Disciples in 1822. > > Shankland, James R. son of William G. Shankland and grandson of James Barnes, > was killed soon after the old woolen factory was started in an accident. > > Shankland, William G. opened the Mansion House about the same time (1826). > His sign was an eagle poised for flight. > > Shannon, Thomas 1827 began to handle leaf tobacco in the old James Riggs nail > factory. He continued through the end of this period. > Shannon, Thomas born in Wasington County, Pa. Came to Ohio in 1800 with his > father's family and located in Warren TWP. 1826 he was elected to Congree > from the 10th District; he was the most popular man in Belmont-he was never > defeated in an election. Died in 1843 and his remains are in South Cemetery. > > Smith, Rev. Edward logician of this time. > > Snyder, David first blacksmith. He continued until he left town in 1838. > > Stanton, Dr. James father of War Secretary, Edwin Stanton, came here in > 1820. He formed a partnership with Carolus Judkins but he left after a > couple years. > > Tegard pottery manufacturer about the same time as Henderson. > > Thornburg, Edward One of three hatters who all came together and worked > together in a shop on lot. No. 15. > Thornburg, Edward May of 1826 his house was badly scorched by still stands > by fire. > > Waddell, Rev. Charles orator during this time. > > West, Rev. Avery first shoemaker, grandfather of Eli Moore. He came in > 1811 and continued for about 12 yrs. He then went into farming. > > Young also operated a mercantile house during the war of 1812 but it failed > in 1819. > > > > > > > > > ______________________________