BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO

"History of the Upper Ohio Valley" Vol. II, 1890.

Presented by Linda Fluharty from hard copies provided
by Mary Staley & Phyllis Slater.


Page 545.


G. T. McCUE - A popular liveryman of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, is G. T. McCUE,
who is a native of Tuscarawas county, Ohio, where he was born September
16, 1854, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Gardner) McCue. The father was
born in Jefferson county, Ohio, April 24, 1824, and his wife, in
Tuscarawas county, in April, 1824. Robert McCue's father was James
McCue, an Irishman by birth, having immigrated to this country. He
was a very prominent man in his day, having been the colonel at the
muster of Jefferson county during the war of 1812, he was also at one
time the wealthiest man in the county. His ultimate financial failure
was caused by the dishonesty of his so-called friends. James McCue
raised a family of ten sons and four dau~hters, five of the children
are still living. Robert McCue now resides near Mt. Pleasant, Ohio,
where he is engaged in the production of fine fruits and berries.
His seven children are living. G. T. McCue, the subject of this
sketch, was educated in the schools of his native town, and also
at Rehobeth, Jefferson county. After leaving school Mr. McCue worked
for a man by the name of James Russell, remaining with him for seven
years or more. August 2, 188o, he took Miss Samantha V. Carter to
wife. She is a daughter of Nelson and Mary Carter, and was born
June 9, 1855. After his marriage he engaged in farming in Jefferson
county. March 8, 1886, Mr. McCue and his brother established a
livery business in Martin's Ferry, which they conducted until March
10, 1890, at which time he purchased his brother's interest, and
now operates the business himself. He is noted for his stylish
driving horses, and also for his fairness to all. Mr. and Mrs. McCue
had one child, Jessie H., born May 17, 1887. He is a prominent member
of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Martin's Ferry, and both he and his
wife are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and
are much respected by the community at large.