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ALBERT
PICKET
All
that is here given in reference to Albert
picket, is gathered from incidental references to him in
educational periodicals.
The labors of such a pioneer deserve a minute description but
unfortunately the materials are not at hand.
He
began in
New York City
, in January, 1811, a periodical called the "Juvenile .Monitor,
or Educational Magazine." It is believed to be the first
periodical of the kind published in the
United States
. It did not enter upon the second volume. In February, 1818, he,
with J. W. Picket, started in the same city the
"Academician" which was equally short-lived.
Through
the exertions of Albert Picket and Alexander Kinmont, in 1829, there
was organized in Cincinnati, the Western Academic Institute and
Hoard of Education, from which originated the famous Western
Literary Institute and College of Professional Teachers, before
which, in 1834, he delivered the opening address, on the objects of
the Institute. He afterwards delivered addresses and reports as
follows; in 1835, on "Education;" in 1830, on
"Parents, Teachers, and Schools;" in 1837, on the
"Formation of Character in Individuals;" in 1838, on
"Reforms in Education;" in 1839, on the
"Qualifications of Teachers;" and, in 1841, on the
"Want of Education." When in
Cincinnati
, he was principal of the Cincinnati Female Seminary. He afterwards
became a resident of
Delaware
,
Ohio
,
and
in July, 1850, at the meeting of the Ohio
State
Teachers' Association, in
Springfield
, there was presented by Mr. Williams a report prepared by Mr.
Picket, on "Teaching Reading."
The
following is found in the Ohio
School
Journal,
of
September, 1848, edited in Columbus, Ohio,
by
Dr. Lord (Vol. 88, page 138) : "Albert Picket, Senior, for many
years Principal of the Manhattan School in this city, one of the
most efficient and enterprising teachers of our country, is still
living at Delaware, Ohio.
This
gentleman now in his 79th year, taught half a century, and was
always twenty years in advance of the majority of the profession. He
always acted well his part, and he is still quickening and comfort'
those who labor for the cause of education. Teachers' Advocate (N.
Y.).
"We
rejoice to meet, from the scene of his former toils, this just
tribute to a veteran teacher. It has been our privilege, in addition
to occasional correspondence, to enjoy the privilege of several
cheering interviews with 'Father Picket,' as he is affectionately
and reverently styled here in
Ohio
,
and.
last autumn, to labor with him for a week in the instruction of a
class of some hundred teachers.
"It
is a matter of gratitude that he is permitted to spend the evening
of his days so quietly and pleasantly in the family of a beloved and
affectionate son. But, as he looks back upon his life, what
unutterable emotions and what varied recollections must throng the
echoing chambers of his soul! 'He taught for half a century!' and
during that time laid his forming hand, as it were, upon some
thousands of opening minds. In each and all of these minds, he
awakened emotions, kindled aspirations, developed energies, and into
all instilled principles, to which, but for him they might forever
have been strangers. And these minds still live! They are not of the
perishable material upon which the architect, the painter, or the
sculptor, lavishes his labor and skill. The emotions awakened
continue to thrill them; the aspirations kindled, to elevate them;
the energies developed, to propel them; and the principles
instilled, to guide them onward through time and through eternity.
Many
of those on whom his forming influence was exerted, and to whom his
instructions were imparted, are now filling important and
responsible stations in life, and are in turn exerting a controlling
influence in the formation of those who are to succeed them upon the
stage; others have passed from earth, but, whether in this or the
unseen world, they still live, and the impressions made, and the
influences exerted upon them, have done their work toward forming
the characters they now possess, and which they will be likely to
retain while canvas shall moulder and granite and marble crumble to
dust. But perhaps one of the most interesting reflections which
arise in the mind of the faithful teacher, on a review of his
labors, is, that among all his pupils he has not a single enemy. Let
others wear laurels and receive plaudits of mankind, but give me the
retrospect of the famous teacher."
(Source: Educational History of
Ohio
by James J. Burns. Published 1905)
Submitted by Linda Rodriguez
MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS was born in Delaware
county, Ohio, in December, 1819, was admitted into West Point at the
age of nineteen, and graduated with high honors in 1842. In 1843, he
was Assistant Professor of Engineering at West Point, and in 1847,
was on duty at Newport. In 1853, he completed the survey of the
harbors of New Bedford, Providence, and the Taunton river. In 1854,
he was on duty at the Washington Navy Yard. Resigning from the army
in 1854, he spent some years in Cincinnati as civil engineer and
architect, and was then appointed Chief Engineer of the State of
Ohio. He was made colonel of the Twenty-third Ohio volunteers on the
outbreak of the war, and brigadier-general in the regular army in
June, 1861. He gained great honor at the battle of Rich Mountain,
July 12th, and in that of Carnifex Ferry, September 10th. In
March, 1862, he was made major-general of volunteers, and was placed
in command of the Third division of the Army
of the Mississippi. He gained the battle of Iuka, in Mississippi,
September 19th, and that of Corinth, on the 8d and 4th of October,
1862. Succeeding General Buell in command of the Army of the
Cumberland, he fought the battle of Murfreesboro. He restored order
in the city of Nashville, and from thence marched to Chattanooga.
Rosecrans had marched across the Cumberland mountains, by means of a
flank movement, and captured the latter place. The battle of
Chickamauga was disastrous to the Union arms, and was only retrieved
by the firmness of the left wing, under General Thomas. General
Rosecrans, some time after, became commander of the Military
Department of Missouri, with his headquarters at St. Louis. (Source:
A Complete History of the Great Rebellion of the Civil War in the
U.S. 1861-1865 with Biographical sketches of the Principal actors in
the Great Drama. By Dr. James Moore, Published 1875)
Submitted by Linda Rodriguez
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Daniel
Bennett
Daniel Bennett, farmer, section 14,
Washington
township, came to Whitley county, this state, with his parents, John
and Susan Bennett, in 1839, where they remained two years. The
father bought 160 acres of
land
of
George Goodin
, commencing in the woods where there had not been a stick cut
except what had been cut by the Indians. He had built a log cabin
and cleared a small piece, when the father sold out and bought 120
acres where the widow Brown now lives, on section 12,
Washington
township. He purchased it of James Lytle. This was also a new farm.
They built a round-log house, one story high and one room. About two
years later the father built a hewed-log house. After awhile the
father sold forty acres of his land and moved to the farm now owned
by John Orr, where he died in September, 1863. He was born in
Pennsylvania
July 10, 1797, and when a young man he removed with his parents to
Delaware
county,
Ohio
, where he was married to Miss Susan Decker. She was born in
Pennsylvania
, May 16, 1805, and when quite young her parents brought her to
Delaware
county. She died March 16, 1864, and is buried in the McNeal
cemetery. Daniel Bennett was born in
Delaware
county, February 18, 1829, and was about ten years old when his
parents brought him to Whitley county. January 16, 1851, he was
married to Miss Rachel Wilber, who was born in Woodbury township,
Caledonia county,
Vermont
, December 1, 1828. When she was about nine years old her family
removed to
Delaware
county,
Ohio
, where she was reared and married. Her father Philanthropy Wilber,
was born February 7, 1806, in
Calais
,
Washington
county,
Vermont
, where he grew to manhood. January 5, 1826, he
was married to Olive Kenaston. In 1837 they removed to
Delaware County
,
Ohio
. The father died in Mercer county,
Illinois
, April 19, 1879. The parents came to this county in 1853, and the
following March removed to Mercer county, where he bought a farm.
The mother was born October 22, 1805, in
Cabot
,
Washington
county,
Vermont
, where she was reared and educated. She is living with her daughter
Martha, in Phillips county,
Kansas
, at the ripe old age of eighty years. Both parents experienced
religion when young, and always lived Christian lives. Mrs.
Bennett’s grandfather, Holden Wilber, was born in
Maine
, but in his later life he lived with his son Philanthropy. Her
grandmother, Polly (
Gary
) Wilber, died at the home of her daughter in
Taunton
,
Massachusetts
, aged about eighty-eight years. Her husband died at the age of
seventy-five years. Her maternal grandmother, Betsey (Daniels)
Kenaston, was born in Nottingham county, March 19, 1783, and died in
La Salle county,
Illinois
, in 1863. Her maternal grandfather, Samuel Kenaston, was also born
in
Nottingham
,
New Hampshire
, May 23, 1775, and died in
Delaware
county,
Ohio
. They were both Christian people. The grandfather had quite a
remarkable memory, and could repeat whole books of the Bible. After
his vision became impaired, he could repeat chapter after chapter,
and conducted family worship, reading the chapters as readily as
though his sight had not failed. In her grandfather Kenaston’s
family were thirteen children and three of them preachers. Mr.
Bennett’s grandfather, Oliver Bennett, was born in
Scotland
, and died in
Ohio
in 1836. He was a young man when he came to
America
, and entered the army for independence. He was wounded, and
afterward drew a pension. He had two sons in the war of 1812. His
grandmother Bennett drew a pension while she lived and died in
Delaware
county,
Ohio
. His maternal grandfather, John Decker, died in Coles county,
Illinois
. His grandmother Decker, formerly Rachel Courtright, also died in
Coles county, about the same time her husband did. Mr. and Mrs.
Bennett have three children – Caroline L., born May 20, 1852, was
twice married; first husband was Samuel Ridinger, who died November
8, 1883; second husband was A. R. Bergman; Lorenzo Augustus and
Louisa Augusta, twins, were born February 28, 1854. Lorenzo was
married in June, 1880, to Emma Clemens, and Louisa married Freeman
Daniels for her first husband and Thomas Carter for her second
husband. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have the care of the children their
daughter Caroline had by her first husband. Their names are Nellie
R. and Wilson R. Mrs. Bennett is a member of the Free-will Baptist
church, and Mr. Bennett is politically a Democrat. He has in his
possession a powder horn which his father carried while he lived,
and he himself has carried for many years.
The first time Daniel attempted to kill deer he
shot one, the ball passing through it and lodging in another deer,
killing tham both. When his father arrived in this county he had
only 25 cents left after paying off the men that brought him here.
He went on the prairie to work to support his wife and nine
children, the oldest boy being about twelve years old. Daniel and
his oldrer brother cleared away a few acres in the fall and winter
with the assistance of the mother, who piled the brush to encourage
the boys. There was one week they had nothing in the house to eat
but turnips. This was owing to a heavy snow storm that prevented the
father from coming home with provisions. Isaac, the oldest boy, died
in the army, but it is not known where. He was last heard from at
Huntsville
,
Alabama
, where he was put on the cars with other sick soldiers and started
for
Nashville
. It is supposed that he died on the way, and was put off at a small
station. Our subject enlisted in February, 1865, in Company D, One
Hundred and Fifty-second Regiment, and was discharged in July
following.
His company did guard and police duty. He
received a sunstroke while on general review at Summit Point, in the
Shenandoah Valley
, which so disabled him that he was discharged.
(Submitted and transcribed by Linda Blue Dietz)
Source: Biographical and Historical Record of
Kosciusko County
,
Indiana
.
Chicago
,
IL
,
USA
: Lewis Publishing, 1887.
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