Daniel
O. Heiskell (1817- )
Daniel O. Heiskell was the son of John
Heiskell and Elizabeth Plummer. He was born 1 May 1817, and
married Mary Paist in 1839.8
D. O. HEISKELL, farmer and stock-raiser; P.O. South Charleston.
As a resident of the county since its organization, few are more
deserving of space in this work than the gentleman whose name
heads this sketch. John Heiskell, his father was of German parentage,
born in Virginia, where he grew to manhood, learned the hatter's
trade, and married Elizabeth Plummer. In 1818, they, with their
five children, emi-grated from Virginia and settled in Springfield,
where, for several years, he followed his trade, he received 96
bushels of oats for the first hat that he sold in this State.
For several years, he kept hotel in Springfield, but, in 1829,
he sold to Peter Murray and removed to South Charleston and engaged
in the mercantile business with his son-in-law, Absolom Mattox.
After a partnership of ten years, Mr. Mattox withdrew and returned
to Springfield and became a partner of Pearson Spinning's; was
afterward elected Sheriff of the county. Mr. Heiskell then took
his son, D. O., in as a partner, and the business was continued
till 1847, when the son purchased his present farm and engaged
in agricultural pursuits. Mr. John Heiskell spent the remainder
of his life in South Charleston. The names of his children are
as follows: Margaret, afterward Mrs. Dr. Lawrence; Drusilla, wife
of Absolum Mattox (married 1828), Mary D., wife of Rufus
Putnam (married 1830); Adam and Daniel O. The last named
is the only survivor; he was born in Virginia May 1,1817; his
education was obtained in the schools of Springfield and South
Charleston. He was a member of' the Village Council of South Charleston
at the time when the cemetery was established; was appointed a
committee of one to purchase the grounds for the same; has also
served his township as Justice of the Peace, and has been Commissioner
of the county two terms.1 He is an
energetic farmer, and pays considerable attention to raising stock
; his farm, located in Sec. it is under good cultivation, and
is one of the most desirable in the township. He was united in
marriage with Mary Paist in the fall of 1839; she was born in
this township Oct. 1, 1821; her father, Charles Paist, was for
a number of years a very prominent merchant here; he first kept
store on his farm in the country, and then in South Charleston;
he dealt largely in stock, slaughtered and packed pork in South
Charleston. He was a rank Abolitionist, and was connected with
the "Under-ground Railroad." The children of D. O. and
Mary Heiskell were nine in number, five of whom are living - John,2
Elizabeth 5, Drusilla 4,
William 6 and Lawrence 7;
Ada 3, Mary H. and two infants are
deceased. (Source: The History of Clark County, Ohio: Containing
a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc., 1881:1068)
11857-1863.
2 born near South Charleston, Clark
Co., Ohio in 1847.
JOHN HEISKELL & SON, a well-known firm of Williamsport
dealing in queensware, hardware, groceries, etc., was established
by John Heiskell, who died in September, 1903, and the business
has since been conducted by the son, Clifford Heiskell,
under the old, firm name.
John Heiskell was born near South Charleston, Clark County,
Ohio, in 1847. For about 32 years he lived in Clark County,
where he was engaged in farming, and subsequently conducted
a general store for 10 years. When about 42 years of age
he removed to Williamsport, and established the business
which is now conducted by his son. He was also engaged in
the grain business at Woodlyn during his residence at Williamsport.
Mr. Heiskell married Louise Clemmons, of South Charleston,
Ohio, who still survives and is in partnership with her
son Clifford. They (John and Louise) had six children :
Clifford, subject of this sketch; Charles, who lives near
New Holland; Roland, who is at present in Junction City,
Ohio, where he is engaged in railroad work; William, who
is working in the store at Williamsport; Kent, also a resident
of Junction City, Ohio, engaged in railroad work; and Mary,
who married Harry Dunlap, of Williamsport. Politically,
Mr. Heiskell was a Republican. He was a member of the Masonic
order.
CLIFFORD HEISKELL was born December 23, 1872, in South
Charleston, Ohio, where he was reared to manhood. His education
was received in the High School from which he graduated
and in a business college at Columbus, Ohio, which he later
attended. In 1891 he began working in his father's store
and five years later became full partner. Since his father's
death he has had the active management. Mr. Heiskell was
married October, 1903, to Arizona Yates, who was born in
Pickaway County and is a daughter of S. M. Yates, a resident
of Circleville. Mr. and Mrs. Heiskell have had one child,
a son, Laurence Yates:
Mr. Heiskell is a member of the Knights of Pythias and
Modern Woodmen of America.
Source: History of Pickaway County, Ohio 1906: 424-425
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3 born abt 1845 (1850 census).
4 born abt 1856 (1870 census).
5 born abt 1853 (1870 census).
6 born abt 1858 (1870 census).
7 born abt 1860 (1870 census)
8 Mary Paist was the daughter of
Charles
Paist.
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