Isaac H. Hambleton
Isaac H. Hambleton, farmer, P. O. West Jefferson, and Director of the Madison County Infirmary, is a son of Stephen G. Hambleton, who was born near Philadelphia, Penn., though mostly raised in Erie County, n. Y., and in early manhood came to Ohio with his cousin, and settled in Columbiana County, where he married Sarah Galbreath, of that county. Her father, James Galbreath, settled in the year the State was admitted to the Union. In 1835, they moved to Erie County, N. Y., and, five years later, in Miami County, Ohio. In 1843, they settled near Georgesville, Franklin Co., Ohio, and subsequently bought a farm in the same county, where he died March 25, 1860. His widow stil survives, in Dayton, Ohio, with her son-in-law, Richard Van Horn. Stephen G. Hambleton was a stout, hearty man, possessing a robust constitution, six feet high, and weighed about one hundred and seventy-five pounds. He was one of the first in Central Ohio to advocate the principle of the Underground Railroad, and, in consequence thereof, became an early advocate of the newly organized Republican party in 1854, to which he closely adhered through life. He died of cancer of the face. Of his twelve children, eight are now living – three sons and five daughters. Isaac H., the second child, was born in 1824, in Columbiana County, Ohio. Since 1840, his residence dates unbroken in Ohio, and, since 1854, in Madison County, where he now owns 149 acres. He also owns ninety-six acres in Franklin County. He is one of the well-to-do farmers, willing to encourage all enterprises having for their effect the good of the community. He was married, in 1853, to Jane Reynolds, of Franklin County, Ohio, where her father was a tanner of an early day. Mr. Hambleton and wife have two sons and two daughters. He has been connected with the Board of Trustees, and is now one of the Directors of the County Infirmary. He adheres to the Republican party. He started in life alone and empty-handed, but, by industry and economy, he has accumulated a neat competency.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Among the well-regulated estates of Madison County, one in Jefferson Township, which is owned and occupied by the gentleman above named, is worthy of considerable notice. It is thoroughly tilled, supplied with a complete assortment of farm buildings and a substantial commodious residence, and here Mr. Hambleton has lived and labored since 1854, witnessing the gradual development of the country around him and doing much pioneer work with his own hands. He has been a resident of Ohio since 1840, and is one of the best and most public-spirited citizens in his township.
Stephen G. and Sarah G. (Galbreath) Hambleton, the parents of our subject, were natives respectively of Bucks County, Pa., and Columbiana County, this State. They were married in New Lisbon, Ohio, and from there removed to Erie County, N. Y., in 1835. After a residence there of five years they returned to Ohio and made their home for three years in Miami County, thence removed to Franklin County, where the father died, March 25, 1860. The mother, who reared a family of twelve children, passed away in Montgomery County, Kan.
The original of this sketch was born in New Lisbon, August 6, 1824, which place was his home until reaching his tenth year when with his parents he removed to New York and returned with them to Ohio a few years later. He made his home with his father until twenty-eight years of age, and since old enough to engage in work of any kind followed the occupation of a farmer. Mr. Hambleton and Miss Jane Reynolds were united in marriage in Georgesville, this State, May 8, 1853. The lady was the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Cunningham) Reynolds, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of whom died in Georgesville, and the latter passed away at the home of our subject in Madison County. Mrs. Hambleton, who was born in Franklinton, Franklin County, October 31, 1825, was the seventh in order of birth in a family of ten children.
After his marriage Mr. Hambleton located on the farm where he is at present residing, and which comprises eighty-seven well-tilled acres. By his union with Miss Reynolds, four children were born, namely: Ida, the wife of Dr. George H. Smeltzer, who enlisted during the late war in Company C, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Ohio Infantry in the one hundred days' service and while in the army was commissioned Second Lieutenant of his company. He occupied a prominent position in local affairs and has filled the oflice of Township Trustee, and Infirmary Director of the county. Herbert W., the second child of our subject, married Leoni Bell; Clara J. was the next in order of birth, and James C, the youngest, married Sarah Paulsen.
Mr. Hambleton always casts a straight Republican vote during elections, and is always interested in every measure which tends toward the upbuilding of his community. He was born and reared a Ouaker, with which religious sect he is still in sympathy. Socially, he is a member of Wilson Burrows Post, G. A. R., and by his many Christian virtues has endeared himself to his many friends and neighbors.
From PORTRAIT & BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF FAYETTE, PICKAWAY AND MADISON COUNTIES, OHIO - Chapman Bros. [Chicago, 1892]