John Moody (1818)

Born 14 Jan 1818 in Ohio, United States

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"JOHN MOODY. Among the prominent early families of Carroll County, the Moodys are deserving of especial notice. At an early day James Moody, an Irishman, by birth, located in what is now Fox Township, Carroll County (at that time a portion of Columbiana County, Ohio), near Scroggsfield, and he and his family resided there when the country was in its pioneer period, presenting an almost unbroken wilderness. Among the children of this early settler was a son, John, who was born on the original settlement in Fox Township, where he grew to maturity and married Phoebe Pugh, and they here passed the rest of their lives. Three sons and four daughters were born to them, of whom the youngest but one is the subject of these lines; David died in Indiana, and James is also deceased; of the daughters. Katie married John Gregory, Jane married James Gregor, Polly married John Maple, Betsy married David Need; Polly and Betsy are yet living.

John Moody was born in Carroll County, Ohio, January 14, 1818, and his younger days were spent at home with his parents upon the farm, attending also the early subscription schools, and experiencing the privations incident to the pioneer times. At the age of fourteen he went to New Harrisburg, same county, where he served an apprenticeship with his brother-in-law. David Need, the village wagon maker. After remaining with him three years he followed his trade as a journeyman, and moved to Carrollton, where he engaged with Elisha McGuire, the pioneer wagon and plow maker of the place. On March 28, 1839, Mr. Moody was married to Lena Pugh, who was born February 18, 1817, a daughter of John and Mary (Reed) Pugh, both of Virginia, and same year established himself in business in Carrollton. After following his trade for many years he purchased his present farm near the town and moved thereon, which farm contains 160 acres. He has operated a coal bank and dealt in sheep. Mr. Moody has always been active in public enterprises and improvements. He is a hearty supporter of the Republican party, has twice served as treasurer of Carroll County and has held various township positions of trust. Mr. and Mrs. Moody have had nine children, four of whom are yet living, viz.: Mary Ann, wife of John Gautz; of Carrollton, Ohio; John, married November 26, 1868, to Areal Amos, daughter of William Amos, of Carroll County; Frank, married October 16, 1873, to Sarah Smeltz, daughter of Peter Smeltz, of Carroll County, and William, born in 1855, married in 1879 to Susie A., daughter of W. F. Bricker, of Carrollton, and now living on the home farm. Those deceased are William Harrison, died in 1841; Phoebe Ellen, died in 1843; Maurice, died in 1857; Hannah N., died in 1875, and Samantha Jane, died in 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Moody are worthy members of the Presbyterian Church, and are highly respected and esteemed by all."^[1]

"John Moody, son of the foregoing John Moody. was born January 14, 1818, in Carroll County. where he acquired his early education. At the age of fourteen years, he went to Harrisburg. Carroll County, and there served with his brother-in-law, David Need, an apprenticeship at the wagon maker's trade. Returning to his home at the end of three years, he subsequently entered the employ of Elisha McG—-—, the pioneer wagon and plow manufacturer of Carrollton. Embarking in business on his own account in 1839, he continued at his trade for a number of years, building up a large business. Subsequently buying a farm of 160 acres near Carrollton, he moved on to it, and in addition to carrying on general farming and sheep raising operated a coal mine. being the pioneer in that branch of industry. He was a republican in politics, influential in party ranks, and served two terms as county treasurer. He married. March 28, 1839, Lena, daughter of John and Mary (Reed) Pugh, of Virginia. and they became the parents of the following named children: Mary Ann. who became the wife of John Gratz; John married Areal Amos, daughter of William Amos. of Carroll County; Frank P.. father of Ira S.; William married Susie. daughter of W. F. Brecker, of Carrollton: William Harrison died in 1841; Phoebe Ellen died in 1843; Maurice died in 1857; and Samantha Jane died in 1888. Both parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. Neither are now living. It is well here to say that John Moody, the pioneer coal dealer of Carroll County, operated a mine situated on the farm now owned by Honorable D. O. Rutan. conducting the business for a quarter of a century. He was succeeded by his son Frank, and his grandson, Ira S., who operated on a much more extensive scale, the Moodys having supplied the people of this part of Ohio for a full half century."^[2]

29 May 1832 - John Moody (age 14) chose George Beatty as his guardian.^[3]

1840 US Census - Carroll County, Ohio:

John Moody - Males: 1 (10<30), 1 (<5); Females: 1 (20<30)

Sources

1. ↑ Commemorative Biographical Record - Carroll, Ohio - containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and of Many of the Early Settled Families, J.H. Beers & Co., 1891, pages 1054-1055.
2. ↑ Judge H. J. Eckley (editor), "History of Carroll and Harris Counties, Ohio", Volume 2, The Lewis Publishing Company (1921), page 940.
3. ↑ Columbiana County, Ohio Probate Records, Volume 7, page 371.