Charles T. Moreland
Charles T. Moreland, a representative citizen of Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, an enterprising farmer and dairyman, was born on Pleasant Heights, Steubenville, O., July 16, 1871, and is a son of Thomas G. and Martha (Figley) Moreland.
The late Thomas G. Moreland, who died in October, 1897, was born in Steubenville Township, Jefferson County, and was a son of John Moreland, who came to Jefferson County from Washington County, Pennsylvania, and was one of the earliest settlers on Pleasant Heights, Steubenville Township. John Moreland married Betsey Myers and she accompanied her parents when they settled on Pleasant Heights in August, 1800. Thomas G. Moreland was one of Jefferson County's most successful agriculturists and his standing among his fellow citizens was very high. For over a half century he engaged extensively in dairying, and for fifteen years of this time resided on the farm on which his son, Charles T., lives, in Island Creek Township, near the Jefferson County Infirmary. In 1895 he completed the fine brick residence on this property, but lived only two years afterward. He married Martha Figley, who is now in her seventy-eighth year. She was bom in Island Creek Township, where her family also had settled at an early day. To this marriage the following children were bom: Eve, who is the wife of Joseph Lawson, of Pleasant Heights; Charles T.; John, who lives in Cross Creek Township; Jess, who resides in Island Creek Township; and Elizabeth, who is the wife of John Edwards, of Steubenville, O., the aged mother being a member of their household.
Charles T. Moreland was reared on Pleasant Heights and attended school at Steuhenville. From his youth he has been engaged in farming and dairying. Since 1895 he has been located on the T. G. Moreland estate in Island Creek Township, comprising 500 acres, coming here from Pleasant Heights. He carries on his business according to modern methods and has erected buildings especially fitted for his various industries.
On February 22, 1894, Mr. Moreland was married to Miss Lucy Powers, who was born at Steuhenville, O., and is a daughter of the late Michael Powers. They have four children: Thomas G., Emmett, Mary M., and James W. In politics, like his late father, Mr. Moreland is a Democrat. He is identified with the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Steubenville. He is not a member of any religious body, but is a supporter of all moral movements and through words and acts exerts an influence for good in his community.
From 20th Century History of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, by Joseph B. Doyle. Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910