Hiram Northrup

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Hiram Noram Northrup, laborer, in the household of Francis Shelly
• Newspaper: 6 Sep 1917; The Payne Reflector and Press Review (Payne, Ohio), 6 September 1917, p8: Pioneers

Notes:

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Pioneers - Northrup and Mathias Families
....Very early in the forties John and Sarah (Honon) Northrup came into Paulding County and settled on the Maumee River near Cecil. However in 1842, Mr. Northrup moved on part of which constitutes the southwest section of Payne. The cabin was built back of where now stands the home owned by Miss Nell Bradley across the run on South Main Street. In making the move it was necessary to make two trips. On the first trip Hiram, a lad of twelve, was left in charge of the cabin and its contents. While the father was gone Indians visited the cabin and not only terribly scared the poor boy, took away with them all the food left for the hungry boy. No doubt he was thankful they left him and his scalp.
...The experience as related by him was very tragic for so young a boy. The father intended returning the same day to the cabin where Hiram was left, but before he could get back the ice thawed on the Maumee river and it was seven days before he was able to return to the lonely boy. In the meantime the Indians had paid the boy a visit asking for corn. They left, but soon afterward returned bringing a strip of bark. One of them pointed to his own neck then to Hiram's then to his own neck, then to a rafter. Hiram understood that they meant to hang him. In Indian language he told them the "Mokey Man" would be along by and by, meaning his father. They replied "you lie, you nothing but a papoose," and began to close in on him. The brave boy grabbed the gun and pulled the trigger, but as there was tow sticking on the cap it did not discharge, but it was sufficient to send them on the run. Hiram then barricaded the windows and door by piles of wood and bored holes through the casing to shoot through. He made his bed and went to sleep with gun and knife for companions. The nearest neighbor was Theodore Merchant near the bridge northeast of town. It was a week later when the father rescued the boy from his prison.
...John Northrup soon became a leader among the pioneers for the organization and advancement of this part of the county. The first election was held in his house in 1843 of which we will give a history later. The family were members of the United Bretheren church. Mr. Northrup was so intensely religious that at times it bordered on fanatacism; but the real motive and principle of this pioneer was never doubted.
...John and Sarah (Horton) Northup had four children. Hiram the eldest was born in New York, March 18, 1827. On April 1850 Hiram was married by John Fisher, Esq., to Victoria Shelley who was born in France, March 20, 1832, daughter of Francis and Mary J. Shelley. To this union was born Andrew Jackson, May 17, 1851, who chose for his wife Nettie Grooms. After her death he married Julia Shoeble. The second wife died near Stroh, Indiana, where he married again.
...Francis was the second son of Hiram and Victoria Northup. He was born April 2, 1853 and died Feb. 10, 1873. William Henry the third son was born March 12, 1858. He married Nora Singer and lives east of Payne.
...Charles E. the fourth son was born Feb. 13, 1870, and never married. The mother of these sons died April 23, 1879. Hiram Northrup on June 15, 1882 was united in marriage to Mrs. Jane Mathias who is still living with her daughter Mrs. Stella Underwood. Nr. Northrup died April 10, 1908.
...William was the second son of John and Sarah Northup and was born in New york. He married Rebecca Stabler to whom was born one son John, who with his giant stature has been for years a familiar figure on our streets. Lewis the third son never married. The history of Sarah the only daughter and last one living of John Northup's family was given with the Snellenbarger family. (Source: Florence N. Cartwright, "History of Payne and Vicinity", The Payne Reflector Newspaper 1916 through 1918. Part LV, January 17, 1918. Copied & assembled by Ray E. Keck, March 1990, pg. 37)

Hiram Northup--was born in New York State, March 18, 1827, and settled in this county in 1843. He was married in Paulding county, Ohio, April 18, 1856, to Victoria Shelley, born in France, March 20, 1832, died April 23, 1879. They have the following children: Andrew J., born May 17, 1854; Francis, April 2, 1853, died February 10, 1873; William H., March 12, 1858; Charles E., February 13, 1870. his two brothers, William and Lewis served in the late war. Mr. Northup's parents were John Northup and Sarah (Horton) Northup, both deceased; his wife's parents were Francis and Mary J. Shelley, the former deceased. The first election held in this township was at his father's house, in 1843. Five votes were cast in this township proper. This election was comprised of four townships, namely, Blue Creek, Paulding, Harrison and Benton. The entire vote cas was twelve. Mr. Northup is engaged in farming, and his post office address is Payne, Paulding county, Ohio. (Source: "History of Northwestern Ohio-History of Paulding County" by Everett A. Budd, includes a part of the " Historical Hand Atlas", H. H. Hardesty & County, Pub. 1882 Pgs. 179-239, by Marjean Holmes Workman 1992, pg. 238, Township and Personal Histories)

Newspaper:

Part XLI
Pioneers
Shelley and Quince Families
Frances and Mary Jane (Shanberg) Shelley were natives of France, and members of the Catholic church. Mr. Shelley attended in Paris seven years, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shelley were married in France and there in France were born seven children. Mary, Catherine, Mary Ann, Martha, Lovina, Henry and Victoria. Francis Jr., and Peter were born in this country. The family emigrated to America in 1831 and settled in Richland county. In 1840 the family came to Paulding county and entered 80 acres of land one mile north of Payne on north-east corner. They built their cabin where the home of Mr. Cox now stands. They lived there with their family until the death of Mr. Shelley, August 6 1866.
Mrs. Emma Bodey a grand-daughter remembers hearing them tell of the roof blowing off the cabin one night. The parents and daughters slept downstairs in the small cabin and the sons in the loft. This night a man way-farer was a guest and the boys and guest were compelled to descend quickly in abbreviated costumes. While the parents remained faithful to the Catholic faith, the children later joined the United Brethren church. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Shelley made her home with her son Henry Shelley who lived in the home at Lamb's corners and with her daughter Mrs. Quince. She died March 20, 1885, aged 94 years. Each of these sons were given on their marriage forty acres of land. Henry earned the forty acres across from the Hiram Underwood farm with the proceeds of night's coon hunting and sold it $75.00.
Mary the eldest daughter of Francis and Mary Jane Shanberg became the wife of John McGill. They lived just south of the Lehman school house south of bridge. Had no children. Catherine born in France, Sept. 8 1842, became the wife of Francis Quince in Richland county on Feb. 14, 1842. Their children were Mary died in infancy, Solomon born Nov. 5, 1845, Mary Cecil Radenbaugh born Sept. 10, 1847, Francis A., Aug. 2, 1849, died Aug. 10, 1880, Laura born July 27, 1852, died Nov. 8, 1879, Catherine born 1856, died 1860. Mary Ann married Solomon Mott of Vernon Junction, Ohio. Friends here only know of one daughter, Julia. Mrs. Mott is now living at the age of 90 years.
Martha chose for her husband, William Holmes and the family moved to Iowa, cannot ascertain names of children. Lovina married Maurice Keller and for many years lived on South Main street and built the house in which Miss Nellie Bradley lives. They had no children.
Henry Shelley was born near Paris, France, Dec. 26, 1829. He was two years of age when his parents came to this country. Henry Shelley was married three times. His first wife was Miss Abagail Chaney the daughter of Charles Chaney of this county, one son Charles was born to them. The wife died and Mr. Shelley married Miss Mahala Mikle, a sister of Daniel Mikle. Their children were Abram, Louisa the wife of L. Leeth and three deceased. Mrs. Mahala Shelley died in 1866. In 1869, Julia Myton the daughter of Robert and Rhoda Homan Myton of German lineage became the third wife. Their children were Carrie who died in 1883, Emma born May 21, 1875 and wife of Isaac Body. Victoria born Sept. 5, 1877. Ada May born May 23, 1881 and wife of George Fugate, and Lucy born June 27, 1889.
In 1864, Henry Shelley enlisted in Company H, One Hundred Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served 100 days. He secured his honorable discharge. The family was highly-esteemed in the community. Mrs. Shelley died January 18, 1914. Mr. Shelley died March 8, 1904.
Victoria, born in France, March 20, 1831, became the wife of Hiram Northrup, of this family we will write later
Francis Shelley and Lucinda Myton a sister of the third wife of Henry Shelley were married in Allen county, Indiana, May 10, 1857. He was born in Richland county, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1837. She was born in Crawford county, Ohio, June 15, 1841. Their family are Mary J., born April 26, 1860, wife of Wm. Buerkle, Joseph F., born Dec. 28, 1865, Clarrissa A., born Aug. 30, 1869, wife of Fred White. Adalene was born Jan. 29, 1872, wife of Christ Peterson.
Francis Shelley served three years in the 68th Ohio during the Rebellion and was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. The home farm was across the road west of the Fred Wahl farm. Late in life Mr. Shelley bought the South Main street property of his brother-in-law Maurice Kelley. A few years ago he sold this and they moved to near Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley are still living. They were prominently identified with the United Brethren church.
Peter Shelley married Martha J. Payne in 1860. They had five sons and two daughters. We have no record of his death. Mrs. Shelley died June 23, 1917 at the age of 75 years at the home of her daughter Mrs. John H. Medsker of South Benton.
(Continued Next Week)

Hiram married Victoria Shelley on 18 Apr 1850 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Victoria (daughter of François Chelet and Jeanne Marie Chenberg) was born on 1 Apr 1833 in Grosne, Territoire de Belfort, Franche-Comté, France; died on 23 Apr 1879 in Ohio, United States; was buried in Apr 1879 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hiram married Jane Halfhill on 16 Jul 1882 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Jane was born on 26 Mar 1850 in Gallia County, Ohio, United States; died on 28 Jan 1928 in Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1900, Harrison Township, Paulding County, Ohio, United States; as Jackson A. Northrup, farmer, head of household

Andrew married Jenetta Grooms on 2 Apr 1876 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Jenetta was born on 23 Sep 1853 in Ohio, United States; died on 21 Oct 1891 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Julia A Shiffel on 13 Feb 1892 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Minerva Milsena Riffly on 6 Jul 1916 in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. Minerva was born on 25 Apr 1856 in Carroll County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Addie A. Steffy on 15 Apr 1929 in Allen County, Indiana, United States. Addie was born on 20 Sep 1863 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Nora Singer on 16 May 1886 in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. Nora and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Misc: was never married