Civil War

Joseph D. McKee

Rev. Joseph D. McKee was ordained to the ministry of the regular Baptist church on March 2, 1873, at South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, by Rev. W. W. Davidson, James M. Kelley, and P. M. Robinson. He has been a faithful minister ever since.

Peter McCarty

Peter McCarty was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on October 10, 1849. He is a resident of Aid township; by occupation, he is a collier. His parents, John and Hannah (Yates) McCarty, settled in this county in 1820.

Gabriel H. Leighty

Gabriel H. Leighty was born in Scioto County, Ohio, on April 30, 1839. His parents were Joseph and Elizabeth (Humphreys) Leighty, settlers of this county in 1840. Gabriel H. Leighty was married in Lawrence County on May 31, 1868, to Viletta McCorkle, who was born in this county on January 3, 1841. Her parents are Henry C. and Mary A. (Elkins) McCorkle, who came to this county in 1824.

John C. Kite

John C. Kite and Mary E. Gholson were united in marriage on February 4, 1859, in Lawrence County. They are both natives of this county, his birth taking place November 27, 1832, and hers December 28, 1838.

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