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ERNEST BACHERT, firm of Bachert, Silk & Co., paper manufacturers, Canton; is a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, and was born Dec. 21, 1834.  He lived in his native city until about 13 years of age, receiving in the meantime his education.  His parents dying, he was taken to a large paper mill at Freiburg, where he learned the trade, serving there until he was 20 years of age, buying his releases from the army.  He then came to the United States, landing in New York, in October, 1855, and came direct to Cleveland, Ohio.  He at once found employment in a papermill where he worked about six years and was then put in charge of one of the mills and conducted the same for about three years.  He then formed the present company, came to Canton and bought the mill they now occupy, and which they improved and opened.  Mr. Bachert took charge of the mill, and in 1871, in company with others, bought the paper-mill at Massillon, forming a stock company, known as the "Massillon Paper Co."  Under his management the business has been successful and has increased largely.  He was married in December, 1856, to Miss Barbara Silk, a native of Germany, who came to Cleveland when young.  They have had ten children, eight of whom are living, viz.:  John, Kate, Earnest A., William, Fannie, Edward, Frank and Allen.  He was a Republican in politics and a member of the German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 598
Plain Twp. -
J. D. BACHTEL, retired merchant and farmer; P. O., New Berlin; was born in Plain Twp., Nov. 25, 1832.  His parents, Isaac and Susanna (Smith) Bachtel were natives of the Keystone State.  When but 10 years of age the father of our subject came to Stark Co., with his parents, they settling on a farm in Plain Twp., in 1808, whereon his youthful days were spent.  He obtained a common school education, and when 21 years of age began teaching school in his neighborhood, where his instructions were appreciated by all.  He continued in this vocation for several years and then settled on a farm, where he lived some time and died in 1866, at the age of 67 years.  He was a man greatly admired in the neighborhood in which he lived, for his true manly character and good citizenship.  Our subject's youth was spent at home, he received at his education in the common schools, and while young he entered his father's store and was there engaged as clerk for eight years.  In 1861 he engaged in the grocery business at New Berlin and soon after took his brother.  William H. H. into his partnership, this lasting three years, when he disposed of his goods and has since lived retired.  He owned a farm of 1888 acres in Lake Twp., and property in the town.  In 1857 he was married to Susan Sell, of Lake Twp.  From that union three has been one child, Carrie E., an accomplished young lady.  He has always been identified with the Democratic party.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 878
City of Massillon -
JACOB L. BACHTEL, deceased.  The Bachtel family trace their family to Samuel Bachtel, who was born in Eastern Pennsylvania, Oct. 4, 1732, O. S.  His father emigrated to the United States and settled near Schuylkill in Montgomery Co., June 12, 1853.  Samuel Bechtel married Anna Simon, who was born Dec. 18, 1735.  Her father, Isaac Simon, emigrated from Frances, and her mother from Switzerland.  Simon was compelled to flee from France on account of his religious sentiments, he being of the Mennonite persuasion.  Jacob L. is of the fourth generation from Samuel, and was born in Jackson Twp., Aug. 19, 1821, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Leckron) Bachtel.  Samuel was a son of Jacob and Catherine (Kershner) Bachtel, who was a son of Samuel and Anna (Simon) Bachtel, whose father was the first of the family to settle in America.  Samuel Bachtel the father of the above, came West to this county and settled in Jackson Twp. when the country was new; he died 1850.  The children born him were Rosanna, Jacob L., Catharine, Henry C., Isaac S., Elizabeth and Margaret.  Jacob L. was raised upon a farm upon which he remained until after the death of his father, when he moved to this city and engaged in the wool trade, which business he carried on up to the time of his death.  He was also an administrator upon estates, many of which he had in charge.  May 15, 1855, he married Eliza A. Atwater, who was born in June, 1833, in this city, and by her had one son, Edward H.  Mr. Bechtel died in 1879 - was an excellent business man and highly esteemed in the community for his goodness of heart and manly virtues.  Eliza A. was a daughter of Joshua D. Atwater and Dorcus Bronson.  He was born Jan. 29, 1807, in Hamden, Conn., son of Jared and Eunice (Dickerman) Atwater.  Jared was a son of David and (Rachel) Hubbard.  He was a son of Joshua and Betsey Goodyear.  David Atwater is the original member or head of the family.  He was one of the first planters of New Haven.  He and Joshua came over from Kent Co., England, to New Haven, as early as 1665.  The descendants of Joshua are extinct.  David Atwater died in 1692, progeny.  Joshua Atwater came to Ohio and settled in Massillon and established a business in 1832, which is being conducted to this day by his son David.  The religion of the family has been Congregational.  Mrs. Atwater is a Methodist; Mrs. Bechtel a member of the Episcopal Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 660
Canton Twp. -
MARTIN BACHTEL, retired; P. O. Canton.  David Bachtel, the father of our subject, and the first white settler in Stark Co., was born in or near Hagerstown, Md.  His early life was spent on the farm where he lived until 1801, when he left his native place to seek a home in the West.  After a long and wearisome tramp, he arrived in Columbiana Co., this State, where he remained until the fall of the same year, when he pushed on to Stark Co.; he was obliged to clear a road or passage for fifteen miles, and the hardships he underwent cannot be told with any degree of certainty.  He settled on 160 acres of land, then covered with heavy and dense forest; he put up a small shanty, and cleared 4 acres of ground.  He then returned to Columbiana Co., and was there married to Elizabeth Sheely, who was a native of Adams Co., Penn.  Soon after their marriage, he returned to Canton Tp., and there he toiled until he cleared his farm.  He and his wife were members of the German Reformed Church.  He died at the age of 55 years; his widow reached the ripe aged of 93 years.  Martin, the subject of these few lines, was born on the farm where he now resides Mar. 133, 1809.  His childhood days were spent on the farm; he attended the schools of his neighborhood, and acquired an education such as the schools in that early day afforded.  He lived at home with his parents until he became of age; he then purchased the old homestead and has remained on the same ever since, with the exception of four years he lived in Canton engaged in hotel keeping.  In 1836, he married Miss Margaret, daughter of John and Elizabeth Winterrode, who was a native of this State.  From that marriage there have been eleven children, eight of whom are living, viz.: Jacob, David, John, Daniel, Margaret, Ellen, Martin and Elizabeth.  Mr. and Mrs. Bachtel are members of the German Reformed Church.
Source:  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 646
Pike Twp. -
MOSES BACHTEL, farmer; P. O. Pierce; is a native of Pike Twp., and son of one of the pioneer settlers of Stark county.  He was born Sept. 12, 1826; was raised and educated in Pike, and at the age of 18 commenced to teach school, which occupation he followed for sixteen winters, farming during the summer time; residing with his mother until Mar. 6, 1861, when he was married, and removed to his present farm of 55½ acres, which he purchased from his mother-in-law.  His wife was Miss Susan Miller, who was born Oct. 25, 1839, daughter of Jacob and Susan (Kerstetter) Miller, who were early settlers of Pike Twp.  The latter was a remarkable woman, and died in 1880, at the advanced age of 84.  Mr. Bachtel was a member of the Ohio National Guards during the war, and was called into active military service for four months, during 1864.  In the spring of 1868 he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and re-elected in 1871, serving in this position six years; and afterward appointed Notary Public, and has also served as Clerk of Pike Twp. for two terms.  He was raised a member of the German Reformed Church, but his wife and family are at present connected with the Disciples' Church, of Sparta.  Mr. Bachtel is the father of seven children as follows:  Lincoln Marshal, Clara Lavina, John Wickliff, Edwin N., Virginia, who died in infancy; Lillian Gertrude and Delano Foster.  The grandfather of Moses Bachtel removed from Maryland to Stark county with his family, at a very early day, and settled on land now owned by Mahlon Slutz.  His son, David Bachtel, married Mary Taylor, and they had four children - Lazarus, of Pike; Moses, subject of this sketch; Issac, who died in 1842, and Levi, of Pike.  David farmed in the summer time, and during winter followed weaving and made flour barrels; he died Sept. 22, 1838.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 851
Plain Twp. -
JOHN BAIR, farmer; P. O. Middle Branch.  Jacob Bair, the father of our subject, was born near Hagerstown, Md., where he passed his childhood, and then removed to Pennsylvania, and was there married to Miss Nancy Rhodes, who was a native of Bedford Co., Pa.  In 1805 he came to Plain Twp., Stark Co., O., in company with an older brother, where they erected a cabin and began to clear a piece of land.  After remaining there one year he was obliged to leave on account of the wild beasts.  He went to Columbiana Co., where he remained two years, and then returned to Plain, and there lived up to the time of his death.  He died in 1863, aged 76 years; his widow still survives him, and has reached the ripe age of 87 years.  John Bair, our subject, was born in Plain Twp., Stark Co., O., June 23, 1821.  The early years of his life were passed in the labors of the farm, and but little interrupted by educational pursuits, the chances for obtaining an education being scanty and of an inferior nature in the region of his home.  He lived at home and worked for his father until he was 28 years of age.  He soon after bought a small farm in Marlborough Twp., and there lived nine years.  Disposing of it he purchased the farm where he now lives.  He now owns 183 acres of well improved land.  In 1849 he united in marriage with Miss Sarah Brouse, of Canal Fulton.  From that marriage there have been eight children, three of whom are living - Reuben, now a resident of Indiana; Ozias, on the homestead, and Mary E., now of Cass Co., Mich.  Mr. and Mrs. Bair are faithful members of the Lutheran Church, uniting with the same several years ago.  Ozias Bair was born in Plain Twp., this county, in March, 1850.  His childhood was passed on the farm with his parents, with whom he lived until he was 26 years of age.  He received a common school education in the schools of his neighborhood.  He learned the carpenter's trade and worked at the same but a short time, as he preferred farming to a trade.  In 1876 he married Miss Mary Miller, of Plain Twp., and soon after he rented a farm in Canton Twp., and in 1881, returned to the old homestead, where he is engaged in farming.  Mr. and Mrs. Bair united with the church while young, and are much respected in the community in which they live.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 878
Plain Twp. -
SOLOMON BAIR, farmer; P. O. Middle Branch; is the third in a family of six children born of John and Sarah Bair, who were natives of Adams Co., Pa., and in 1806 came to Stark Co., settling in Plain Twp.  John Bair, the venerable old pioneer, settled on a farm when it was a dense forest, but cleared the same, and has lived in the vicinity of the place upon which he settled, ever since.  He was married three times, and was the father of nineteen children.  He is highly spoken of for his manliness and hospitality.  Solomon, the subject of this sketch, was born in Plain Twp., Stark Co., Jan. 12, 1826.  His childhood was spent on the farm, where he remained until he was 27 years of age.  He then rented a farm in Plain Twp., where he remained thirteen years, and in 1866 he purchased 160 acres of valuable land, where he has lived since.  Mr. Bair began life a poor boy, but by his industry he has accumulated considerable property.  In 1835 he married Catherine, daughter of John Markley, of Lake Twp.  From that union there have been seven children - Lucy A., Susan, Mary, Andrew, Jaha, Solomon and John.  Mr. and Mrs. Bair are members of the Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 879)
Paris Twp -
AMOS D. BAKER, farmer; P. O. Paris, Mr. Baker was born on the 5th day of May, 1819, in Washington County, Pennsylvania.  He was a son of Jacob and Nancy (Mowl) Baker, his mother having emigrated from Germany in her infancy.  Mr. Baker embarked in matrimony on the 3d day of September, A. D., 1840;  the choice of his affections being Letitia Murray.  He, in company with his better half, came to Ohio on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1842, locating in Paris Twp., on a farm of 50 acres, which he then purchased.  He has now augmented his accumulations to the amount of 170 acres.  He was the father of two children - Isaac D. and Sarah M.  Both are married and have forsaken the parental roof.  Mr. Baker's political propensities have always been Democratic.  He has been Trustee and Delegate several times, and discharged the duties of Justice of the Peace during two terms.  Mr. and Mrs. Baker are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 867
DR. W. O. BAKER, physician; Louisville; was born in Northampton Co., Penn., Dec. 12, 1827.  He is the youngest son of Jacob H. and Anna (Overholt) Baker, who were parents of three children - George, Susan and William Overholt.  The father, Jacob H., was a shoemaker by trade.  In 1836 he and family came to Wadsworth Twp., Medina Co., Ohio, it then being a new country.  He is yet living in Medina Co., hale and hearty.  Mr. Baker has been some time deceased.  Dr. Baker's early life was one of labor and self-denial.  He received a common education in youth, and the winter he was 20 years of age, taught his first term of school.  Having an uncle practicing medicine in Wooster, Mr. Baker determined to make that his vocation in life, much against his parents' wishes.  When 21 he commenced his studies, and the winter of 1852-53 attended lectures at the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia.  His financial resources failing, he was compelled to discontinue school and go to teaching.  For two years he taught school, during which time he still continued his studies.  In 1855 he came to Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, and commenced the practice of medicine.  In 1858 he came to Louisville, purchased property, and has remained here since that time.  In 1856 Dr. Baker and Rebecca Utt were united in marriage.  Mrs. Baker is a daughter of Elias Utt, of New Jersey.  She was born in Pennsylvania, in Sept., 1833, and is of English descent.  Dr. Baker's grandfather, George Baker, was descended from German ancestors, but his mother's people were of German-English descent.  There is nothing that particularly characterizes the Bakers.  They were of that honorable class of yeomanry that is only found in the better grade of American society.  The Overholts were people of a larger mental capacity, taking to books and professions more than physical labor.  There has been born to Dr. and Mrs. Baker, nine children - Alfred J., Anna E., Amanda C., Mary E., John W., Adam, Charles W., Minnie, and one that died unnamed.  Of these, only Annie E., Amanda C., Mary E., and Charles W. are living.   Dr. Baker has been quite successful in his practice; is a member of the United Brethren in Christ Church, of which denomination he is a local exhorter.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 901
City of Alliance -
LUTHER W. BALLARD
, surgeon-dentist, Alliance; was born in Pittsburg, Penn., April 26, 1854; the son of A. W. and Margaret (Irwin) Ballard, his father being a native of New Hampshire, and his mother of Pennsylvania, of Scotch parentage.  The family removed from Pittsburgh to Canton, Ohio, in 1858.  When Mr. Ballard had completed an academic course of study he entered the dental office of Dr. Douds, of Canton, and remained under his instruction until 1872, when he began his course in the Philadelphia Dental College of Philadelphia, Penn., and graduated from that institution in 1873.  He returned to Canton, and began the practice of his profession for a short time with his brother.  In April 1879, he removed to Alliance, where he opened the finest dental rooms in this place.  He married Grace Greenwood, May 30, 1878.  She is daughter of G. G. B. Greenwood, of Minerva.  They have one child - Whitcomb G.  Mr. Ballard is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 718
Sandy Twp. -
THOMAS A. BARNES, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh.  The grandfather of our subject, Gen. Barnes, was a native of Ireland, where he married Jane Parks; they emigrated to America and first settled in Pennsylvania, subsequently removing to Sandy Twp., where they remained until their deaths.  They were parents of four children - Andrew, who died in Iowa; Thomas, the father of our subject; Ann Beatty, now a resident of Carroll Co. and Robert, living in Iowa.  Thomas was born in Pennsylvania, and came with his parents when they came to Ohio about 1824; he married Miss Ann Guiney, of Sandy Twp., and was engaged in agricultural pursuits in the township until his death, in 1836; his wife is still living in Carroll Co.  Their children are as follows - Elizabeth, Calwell, living in Carroll Co.; Jane Sutton, a resident of Jefferson Co., and Thomas A. born in 1836, after the death of his father.  His mother subsequently married Francis Brothers, and removed to Paris Twp., where our subject passed his early days.  In 1862, he enlisted in Co. B, 104, O. V. I., and was in severe and active service until the close of the war.  In the fall of 1865, he married Emma H. Tritt, of Minerva, and in 1866, removed to Brown Twp., and in 1866, removed to Brown Twp., and engaged in farming, residing there until 1874, when he was elected to the responsible position of County Treasurer, he removed his family to Carrollton, and for four years faithfully and honorably administered the affairs of that office.  In 1879, he came to Sandy Twp., and purchased the Firestone farm, about one-half mile North of Waynesburgh, where he has since resided.  He has 80 acres of fine valley land, and has improved his place by an elegant, and tasty residence Mr. Barnes is an efficient and practical man in all things, and deserving of the esteem and respect accorded him.  They have one child, Henry F., at home.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 817
City of Canton -
DR. P. H. BARR, druggist, Canton; was born Sept. 3, 1836, and is the youngest of five children born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Dottawar) Barr, natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married.  About the year 1830, they came to Ohio and settled near Paris, in Stark Co.  He was an undertaker in the East but after removing to Ohio, followed farming.  He died in the year 1840; Mrs. Barr is still living on the old homestead, and is now past 87 years of age.  Our subject was born after the family moved to this county, and hence is an "Ohio man;" he lied at home until he was 15, then went to La Fayette, Ind., where he remained two years, working at carriage trimming; he then returned home, and attended a select school at Paris for Three years.  He had been reading medicine for some time, and after leaving school, came to Canton, and formed a partnership with Dr. C. J. Geiger, with whom he had been reading.  Under the firm name of Geiger & Barr, they carried on the drug business where Mr. Barr now has his store.  In 1859, Dr. Barr now has his store.  In 1859, Dr. Barr attended a course of lectures at Jefferson College, Philadelphia, and in 1860, having abandoned the idea of practice, graduated at the College of Pharmacy, in Philadelphia.  He returned to Canton, and remained until 1863, when he sold his interest to Dr. Geiger, and opened a store in Alliance, with his brother-in-law, T. G. Hare, as a partner.  P. H. Barr & Co. conducted this business until the death of Dr. Geiger, in 1876, when he (Barr) bought the Canton store, and again removed to this city, retaining his interest in the Alliance store.  In 1869, he was a prime mover in the organization of the First National Bank of Alliance, and upon the completion of hits organization, he was made Vice President, and continued as such until after his removal to Canton.  In 1879, he became one of the organizers of the Canton Bank, of which he was made President, and in 1880 the charter was changed to a National bank, he retaining the office of President.  He was married, July 14, 1859, to Miss Ada F., daughter of Dr. Geiger, his old partner; she was married, July 14, 1859, to Miss Ada F., daughter of Dr. Geiger, his old partner; she is a native of Stark Co.  By this marriage there have been seven children, of whom six are living - Minnie L., Winnie G., Fannie E., Daisy D., Bessie B. and
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 599
City of Canton -
J. F. BAUHOF
, Canton Marble Works, Canton; is a native of Switzerland; he was born Mar. 1, 1834; his father, a German by birth, was a baker in the city of Berne.  At the age of 17, J. F.. came to Cleveland, Ohio, where he had a brother and sister living; his brother was working in the marble business, and J. F. worked for the same party for two years; he then went to Toledo, where he remained there years, working in the same business; and then, after working two years longer in Cleveland, he came to Canton, and he and his brother R. opened the Canton Marble Works.  In 1875, J. F. became the sole proprietor of the business, he buying his brother's interest.  They started with nothing but their own labor, where the Opera House now stands, and two years later came to the present location, 36 E. Tuscarawas, which property they bought.  The business is successful, and now employs six to eight men, and do all classes of granite and marble work.  In 1858, he married Miss Catharine Rist, a native of Germany.  They have three children, viz.: Albert, Edward and Eliza.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 600
Nimishillen Twp. -
G. F. BAUMANN & SONS, Merchants, Louisville.  Gustavus F. Baumann was born in Baden, Germany, in 1828.  He is a son of Carl and Sophia (Regenold) Baumann, who were natives of Germany, and the parents of four children.  The father was a physician, and served some time in the French army under Napoleon.  At the age of 15 Gustavus apprenticed himself to a tin and coppersmith to learn tlie tin trade; and after serving three years, mastered this business, and the following three years traveled and worked at his trade.  In 1848 he participated in the German Revolution of that date.  Mr. Baumann was taken prisoner, with a number of others, and after lying four months in prison, his trial came off.  When captured Mr. Baumann had no arms in his possession, and this fact alone saved him a heavy penalty.  In April, 1849, he took passage for the United States on board a sail-vessel, and after a voyage of six weeks arrived in New York.  Through the influence of a fellow traveler, Mr. Baumann was induced to come to Canton, Stark Co., O., where for six months he worked for Henry Bockins.  In February, 1860, he came to Louisville, which has been his home and place of business until the present.  Mr. Baumann first started in Louisville with a small tin shop, such as his means at that time would allow.  After working a time he would peddle his goods out to the citizens.  By economy and close attention to business, he soon made enough to enlarge his buildings as his increase of trade demanded, and is now considered among the leading business men of his town.  In 1849 he was united in marriage with Mary Ann Wang, of Canton, but formerly of Germany.  To this union were born nine children—Josephine, Gustavus, Charles, Henry, Louis, Theresa, Mary and Anna, twins, and one that died in infancy.  As soon as his sons became of age, Mr. Baumann admitted them to a partnership in the business, the firm name now being G. F. Baumann & Sons.  Mr. Baumann started in life with but very little means at his command, but by his own labor he has acquired one of the best trades of any house in Louisville.  Besides a general tin and stove trade, this firm makes a specialty of slate and tin roofing, galvanized cornice-work, spouting, &c., during the summer season.  It would be safe to say, there are no firms of this kind in Stark Co. that do a more extensive business, or have the confidence of the public any more than G. F. Baumann and Sons.  Mr. Baumann is a member of the A., F. & A. M. of Louisville.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 902
Jackson Twp. -
GEN. SAMUEL BEATTY, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Mifflin Co., Penn., Dec. 16, 1820.  His father, John Beatty, was a native of Ireland, and came to Pennsylvania when 2 years of age, where he married Miss Christina Powell, and in 1829, removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and settled in Jackson Twp.  The General's early life was spent on his father's farm, and attending such schools as there were in those days.  He has been a patriotic man, having served his country twice when it was in great need.  In May, 1846, he went out in the Mexican War as 1st Lieutenant of Company K of the 3d Ohio Regiment.  After serving nearly two yeas he was honorably discharged, and returned to Stark Co., and in 1857 was elected Sheriff of the County, which office he honorably filled for two years, and in 1859 was re-elected, and held the office for two years more.  In 1861, at the braking-out of the late rebellion, he was among the first to offer his services to his country.  In April (1861) he enrolled a company of men, which became Company A of the 19th Regiment, Ohio.  He was appointed Captain of the company as soon as it became attached to the regiment.  And while at Columbus, Ohio, they held an election of officers, where he was elected Major, then Lieutenant-Colonel, then Colonel.  These promotions were all received in one day.  After receiving his commission they soon marched to the scenes of battle, where he showed himself a man worthy of his command.  He participated in many of the most prominent battles, such as Mission Ridge, Stone River, Chickamauga, Liberty Gap, Chattanooga, Nashville and others.  After the battle of Stone River he was promoted to Brigadier General, and at the battle of Nashville was promoted to Major General for meritorious conduct.  After serving his county till the close of the war he came back to Stark Co., where he has since resided.  In March, 1862, he married Susan V. Graham, daughter of John and Susan Graham.  She was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1839, and died in 1881.  The General has one daughter, Mary.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881- Page 977
City of Canton -
LAWRENCE BECHEL, blacksmith, Canton; is a native of Stark Co., Ohio.  He was born in Canton Dec. 17, 1830, and is seventh in a family of thirteen born to Phillip and Rosanna (Chandel) Bechel.  They were natives of Alsace, France.  They married in their native land, and came to Canton Nov. 28, 1830.  He was a blacksmith, and followed his trade in Canton for many years.  Latterly, he followed lock-smithing.  HE died Oct. 10, 1855.  Mrs. Bechel died Mar. 14, 1866.  Of their family, our subject and his four sisters - Mrs. Melvin, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Reigler and Mrs. Becher, all of Canton - are the only survivors.  Our subject has always lived in his native city, residing on his present place since he was less than 2 years of age.  He early assisted his father in the shop, and engaged regularly therein when about 16 yeas of age, and, excepting about two years, has followed the business since.  He has served in the City Council of Canton for two terms, also as Township Trustee for three years.  Nov. 22, 1855, he married Miss Maria Phillips, a native of Alsace, France.  She came to Canton with her parents.  Of eight children born too this marriage, seven are living, viz.:  Charles B., Henry J., Mary, Emma, Clara, Francis Mena.
Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 601
Perry Twp. -
JOHN G. BECK, farmer, Navarre; was born Aug. 11, 1807, in Wurtemberg, Germany, son of John George Beck and Anna M. Dillman, to whom were born three children—two sons and one daughter.  Our subject emigrated to America with his parents when he  was a mere lad.  His father John George,
was a soldier under Napoleon, and was with his army at the burning of Moscow, and crossed the Alps; his brother was in the same command, but was frozen to death while crossing the Alps on that memorable retreat.  The parents of our subject died when he was very young; he was then early in life thrown upon his own resources.  He learned the tin and coppersmith's trade which he followed in Lancaster Co., Penn., for several years.  Was married in May, 1849, to Lydia Cross, who was born in Essex Co., Eng., and emigrated with her parents to Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1843.  Her parents were Joseph and Hannah (Miller) Cross, who had ten children; seven of the number came to years of maturity.  Father was a cabinet-maker and upholsterer, and was a member of the Society of Friends or Quakers.  He died honored and respected in 1868. aged 82; his wife died in August, 1874, in her 87th year.  The family was patriotic, as four—the sons of Joseph Cross —were soldiers in the late War, and whose names were, Joseph A., William, John and JamesJohn was wounded the first day of the battle at Nashville, and afterward died of his wounds: William died in service of dropsy; James raised a company in Lancaster Co., Penn., and was chosen Captain of the same, and served his full term.  He is now a clerk in the War Department in Washington, D. C.  Joseph is now in Lancaster City, Penn, Maria resides in Navarre, Bethlehem, wife of William JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Cross were Methodists.  Mr. Beck came to Ohio in 1850, locating in Navarre, Bethlehem Tp., where he worked at his trade, and dealt in tin and copper for several years.  Moved to his present place of residence in 1868, having a farm of 101½ acres in the southeast quarter of Sec. 32.  Has a large stone residence situated on an eminence, overlooking the plain below, making it one among the most desirable locations of the township.  Since his location here has given his attention to farming, having acquired what he has by patient industry and economy.  Has four children—George H., John E., Emma L. and Adelaide M.  All of the family are members of the Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 706
City of Canton -
WILLIAM BERG, manufacturer of carriages, wagons, and repairer, Canton; is a native of Gettysburg, Penn.; he was born in the year 1832.  His early life was spent in the neighboring counties; 1846 they moved to Pittsburgh.  William worked at cutting nails, and assisted is father, who was a wagon manufacturer.  He finally apprenticed himself to wagon making in Allegheny City, and completed his trade at the age of 23, and opened a shop in that city, where he married Miss Margaret Stephens, of Washington Co., Penn.  In his 24th year he came to Ohio, and bought and built a place in Dunganon, Columbiana Co., where he conducted business for nine years.  He then sold out and came to Canton, Ohio (1866), and ha followed his business here since.  He does a first-class job of home-made work, and makes a specialty of repairing.  Of a family of eleven children, nine are living.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 601
Nimishillen Twp. -
B. T. BERLIEN, nurseryman; P. O. Louisville; is a son of Isaac and Rebecca (Trump) Berlien, and grandson of John Berlien, who was born in York Co., Pa., Jan. 8, 1777.  He was married to Elizabeth Mourer, in Pennsylvania, and by her had eleven children.  He came to Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1827, and emigrated fro there to Perry Co., Ohio, in 1833.  From Perry Co. he moved to Butler Co., Pa., and from thence came to Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, in 1863, where he lived and finally died, at the advanced age of 101 years, two months and twenty-seven days.  Isaac Berlien was born in York Co., Pa., in 1810.  He came with his parents to Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1827, and soon afterwards came with his brother to Stark Co., where they engaged in making shingles, roofing, building, etc.  He was married in 1836 to Rebecca Trump, and by her had a family of eight: - B. T., Sarah, Mary, Josiah, deceased, Resugus, Rebecca, Henry, deceased, and Eliza, deceased.  He started in life a poor boy, but at his death left what is far better than gold - an honorable record.  His death occurred Jan. 28, 1876.  His widow is yet living.  The subject of this biography, was born in Nimishillen Jan. 26, 1837.  His early life was passed in hard labor on the farm.  His first marriage was to Sarah Gehman Aug. 13, 1865; this lady died Feb. 2, 1875, leaving her husband one son- Henry, who was born Mar. 12, 1866.  Mr. Berliens second marriage was with Leah (Miller) Wolf, widow of William Wolf, and was celebrated Oct. 1, 1874.  By her first husband Mrs. Berlien had two children - Harvey, and Mary.  The former was born Sept. 20, 1864, and the latter, Apr. 23, 1866.  Mr. Berlien followed carpentering in Louisville and neighborhood until he engaged in his present occupation; he now owns one of the largest and best selected stocks of fruit trees, shrubbery, berry plants, rhubarb, etc., of any nursery in Stark Co.  He expects to steadily keep on enlarging and improving his stock, so that the people of Stark and adjoining counties will find it to their interest to patronized home nurseries.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 901
Bethlehem Twp. -
JAMES BEVARD, Navarre.  This gentleman was born in Dalton, Wayne Co., Ohio, Apr. 3, 1838; he is the son of James and Nancy (Kendrick) Bevard; the father was a native of Ireland, to which country, from France, his father, William Bevard, fled during the Revolution in the time of the first Napoleon; William Bevard died in Ireland, leaving his wife and three sons, who shortly afterward came to America, two of the sons locating in Canada, and the third, our subject's father, who located in Little York, Pa., where he was married, and in 1838 came to Ohio, and locating at Dalton, Wayne Co.; here he has since resided, and for the most part been engaged in agricultural pursuits.  In his family were five children, four of whom are yet living; his wife died in 1878.  Our subject lived at home and assisted upon the farm until about 13 years of age; he then went to Massillon, Ohio, to learn the tailor's trade with Mr. John Lowe; he remained with Mr. Lowe five years, and then went to Canal Fulton, where he remained some two years, and then came to Navarre; he worked for a number of years for Bowers & Umstead, and at their deaths purchased the business, which he has since successfully run.  He was united in marriage with Miss Susanna Gardner, Sept. 3, 1860; this lady was born in Navarre, Ohio, July 3, 1840; by this union there are three children, viz., Charles L., Myrtle E. and Edward M.  Mr. Bevard was raised a Democrat, but has never voted with that party, and during the late war was a stanch Union man; he has a nice, comfortable home, and he and wife are among the best and most respected citizens of the village in which they live.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 982
City of Canton -
GUSTAVUS BIECHELE, of the firm of L. Biechele & Bro., stoves, tinware, etc., Canton; was born in Baden, Germany in the year 1828; he early learned the stone cutter's and mason's trades, and in 1847 he came to the United States and served two years at blacksmithing.  In 1850, he went to California, via New Orleans and the Nicaragua route, and worked some six or eight months at mining in Nevada Co., his wages averaging $36 per day; the surface digging played out, and he and eleven others all from Canton, Ohio, each took a claim on the quartz lead, and began making a tunnel; they worked for six months, day and night, and put the tunnel 300 yards into the mountain, striking a lead, but other miners had passed a law which enabled them to close the tunnel and occupy the lead; the twelve beat the first suit, but, for want of funds, preferred to sell out at $800 each.  He then went to Alameda Co., when another company of twelve men (part of the first twelve) made a canal along the hills and brought water into the mines, to complete which they ran in debt $45,000, they giving water privilege for the amount, paying $40,000 of the debt in six months; the water then became scarce, and they cut another canal, fourteen miles long, as a feeder to the first one.  The following summer our subject came to Canton, and he and his brother LL. engaged in their present business.  In 1856, he married Mary Anna Lothamer
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 600
City of Canton -
JOSEPH BIECHELE, manufacturer of soaps, etc., Canton.  This gentleman is a native of Germany, but has been for many years a resident of Canton, of which place he has grown to be one of the leading citizens.  He succeeded his brother, Mr. C. Biechele, in business, who founded the business over thirty years ago.  The manufacture was begun in a small way, and gradually grew to its present proportions; the main building now occupied is a two-story brick, covering an area of 74 x 200 feet, and an extensive trade is established in all their brands of manufacture, to which Mr. Biechele
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 601
Plain Twp. -
M. BITZER, retired; New Berlin; is a son of John B. and Elizabeth Bitzer, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Pa., where the father was engaged in farming and the gristmill business.  He was engaged in farming principally, up to the time of his death in 1877, at the age of 81 years.  There were ten children in the family, our subject being the oldest; was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Sept. 28, 1819.  His youth was spent on the farm, and at the age of 20 he began learning the miller's trade and after working at the same for three years he returned to the farm.  In 1843 he came to Summit Co., Ohio, settling on a farm north of Mogadore, and there remained until 1851, when he removed to Lake Twp., and in 1853 settled at New Berlin.  He was engaged for several years keeping hotel and butchering; he also owned a valuable piece of land adjoining the town of New Berlin.  At the organization of the Home Insurance Co., of Plain and Jackson Twps., he was elected President, and has filled the office up to the present time.  He was called out in Co. E., 162d Regiment, O. N. G., and was out 100 days.  In 1846 he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Schlott, of Plain Twp.  From that marriage there were five children, two of whom are living - Mary A., wife of Frank Schiltz; and Catharine E., wife of Benjamin Winger, both of New Berlin.  Mrs. Bitzer died in 1878, at the age of 50 years.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 879
Sugar Creek Twp -
BENJAMIN BLACKSTEN, farmer; P. O. West Lebanon; was born Nov. 23. 1835, in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., being the eldest of a family of eight children, born to Daniel and Harriet (Griffith) Blacksten.  Daniel Blacksten was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., in 1814, and came west with his mother when he was eleven years of age; they settled in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., where he grew up, and was afterwards married to Harriet Griffith, who was a daughter of Benjamin Griffith, a native of Virginia or Maryland.  After the marriage of Daniel Blacksten, he removed with his wife to Paint Tp., same county, where he has since lived, having a farm of 200 acres.  Our subject remained at home with his parents until he became 21 years of age.  In 1862 he formed a matrimonial alliance with Charlotte Burkholder, who was born in Bethlehem Tp., daughter of Henry Burkholder and Mary Fausler Henry was a son of Christian Burkholder, a native of Switzerland, and emigrated to Guilford Tp., Franklin Co., Pa.  Henry Burkholder and family came west to Stark Co., locating in Bethlehem Tp. in 1842, where he purchased 320 acres of land.  Adam, William, Samuel, Jacob, Nancy, Charlotte, Catharine, and Christian were the children born to them.  Jacob served as a soldier in the late war, and died at Arkansas Post; he was a member of the 76th O. V. I., Company I.  The brothers and sisters of Mr. Blacksten are Susan, Andrew, Eli, Mary, Lizzie, Howard, Harvey E., and Isaac L. Andrew served as a soldier under General Kirkpatrick, 9th Ohio Cavalry, and was also a member of an Illinois regiment of infantry. He was a true soldier.  Mr. Blacksten has 160 acres of well improved land, and the best of buildings thereon.  He has two children.
Source: 
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 951
Plain Twp. -
JOHN BLOOMFIELD, farmer, P. O. Middle Branch; was born in Crawford Co., Penn., is birthday occurring Feb. 18, 1821.  He lived at home until 23 years of age; his parents during these years coming to Ohio, he attended the common schools, where he acquired a fair education.  At the age of 23 years he began farming his father-in-law's farm, where he remained twelve years, after which time he was given the farm, making additions to the same until he owned 160 acres.  After living there several years he removed to the northeastern part of Plain Twp., where he settled on a farm of 170 acres, and remained there until 1866, when he engaged in the mercantile business, in which he conducted successfully for seven years, retiring from which he took up his residence in Canton, where he lived a short time, but not being engaged in business his ambition would not allow him to enjoy life, the result being a removal to the farm where he now lives.  He now owns 196 acres of well improved lands.  In 1843 he took for his partner through life, Miss Rebecca Wise, of Plain Twp., who bore him the following children - Emeline, Lewis, Hiram, Senia, Wm. E. and Elmer E.  Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfield are members of the Baptist Church, having united with the same over thirty years ago.  Lewis and Susan (Krok) Bloomfield, the parents of our subject came to Stark Co. from Green Co., Penn., in the  year 1833.  The father, Lewis Bloomfield, bought a farm of 160 acres in Plain Twp., where he lived three years; then settled on another farm, and there remained until his faithful companion departed this life, after which eh lived with his daughter until his death.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 879
Osnaburg Twp. -
FRANK BOWEN, coal dealer, Osnaburg.  Among the most prominent of the younger business men of Osnaburg Twp., may be mentioned Frank Bowen, owner of an extensive coal field, at the southern edge of Osnaburg village.  Mr. Bowen married Lydia Kungelman, July 30, 1848.  His father was a native of Pennsylvania, having moved to Loudonville, O., in his 12th year.  Frank enlisted in the 100-day service under Col. Ball, his apprenticeship at tinning.  In 1868 he commenced business for himself as tinner, in partnership with his brother and Joseph Ball, which continued two years.  Mr. Bowen then returned for a stay of two years, on the farm with J. Holwick.  In 1872 he ventured on opening up the first tin shop in Osnaburg, where he held forth for a decade.  At the death of Mr. Holwick, his father-in-law, the court appointed him executor.  He removed to the present homestead, upon his wife's place.  He enlarged the capacity of coal production, so that in the winter of 1880-81 he was employing fourteen men.  During the summer season the demand being light, Mr. Bowen is taking advantage and making arrangements to employ mule-power, thus increasing the producing capacity of one of the largest coal mines in the Township, the average monthly yield for the winter being 12,000 tons.  In 1870, he took unto himself a better half in the person of Alice Holwick.  The family consists of one child, Carrie A.  Mr. and Mrs. Bowen are both members of the M. E. Church.  Mr. Bowen has been honored by his brethren and the young people, by his selection to the S. S. Superintendency, and leader of class.  In his political career, he maintains the Republican faith, having been elected to office of Township Clerk for three years.  Mr. Bowen is one of the youngest members of the present Union School Board, at Osnaburg.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 838
Tuscarawas Twp. -
ABRAHAM BOWMAN
, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born Dec. 15, 1813, in Franklin Co., Penn.; his father was Abraham Bowman, who was twice married first to Barbara Hershey, by whom he had six children — Catharine, Jacob, John, Barbara, Benjamin and Abraham.  His second marriage was to Christina Crider, by whom he had ten children.  The great-grandfather of our subject was a native of Baden, and emigrated to Lancaster Co., Penn., in an early day; two of his sons were captured by the Indians and taken to their tribe and tied to trees, but escaped, and returned uninjured to their homes.  The Bowman family came "West in 1829, locating in the northeast part of Tuscarawas Township, on 160 acres.  Abraham, the father of our subject, died in the spring of 1853 he was an upright man, a worthy citizen, and a zealous member of the U. B. Church.  The subject of these lines, since be was 10 years of age, has been a constant resident of the township. In December, 1838, he married Susanna Kohr. a native of Washington Co., Md., born June 13, 1815, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Thomas) Kohr.  The family emigrated West to Tuscarawas County about the year 1836.  Nine children were born them, but five of whom are living—John, Cliristian, Samuel, Polly and Mrs. Bowman.  After Mr. Bowman was married, he purchased land on Sec. 10, this township, upon which he lived fifteen years.  In 1854, he purchased the farm he now owns, on Sec 1, consisting of 90 acres. He has seven children living, viz., Mary, at home; John and Benjamin, in La Salle Co., Ill.; Samuel, in Carroll Co., Iowa: Abram H., Susan, and Charles, who resides with his brothers in Illinois.  Mr. Bowman and wife are members of the U. B. Church, he having been identified with that body for forty years.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 796
Sandy Twp. -
IRA BOWMAN, farmer; P. O. Magnolia; is a son of John Bowman who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802, and came to Pike Tp., when he was a boy, with his parents; he remained in that township until he was married to Lydia Whitner, of Bethlehem Tp., when he removed to Sandy Tp., and has been a resident there since, and until a few years ago engaged in farming; he is now living with his son, Henry who has purchased the old homestead farm, and is taking care of his parents in their declining years; they have had seven children - five now living - Sarah Bonbrak, living in Indiana; John in California; Henry, Hannah Newton, a resident of Carroll county; and Eli; Lydia, died while young; Samuel was a volunteer in the U. S. Service in the 51st O. V. S.; was taken prisoner at Chickamauga, and died in Andersonville prison; Eli was born in Sandy Twp., in 1845, and has been a resident of the township since; he has devoted his extire attention to agriculture, and is one of the successful and respected farmers of that section; he bought his present location in 1870; he has 100 acres of improved land, and cultivates it to general farming; he was also in the late service, enlisting in the 162nd O. N. G., and was with his company during its entire service; he was married in November, 1866, to Miss Emma J. Miller, a native of Tuscarawas Co.; they have three children living - Samuel M., Riley E., and Eli NMr. Bowman is now serving as one of the Township Trustees, and has always been found upon the right side in matters of public improvement and education.  Henry Bowman was born in Sandy Tp., in 1840; he is now farming the old homestead farm which he has recently purchased; he has 100 acres of the fertile land which lies adjacent to the "Sandy Valley," and does a general farming businessiness; he has an extended army experience, being a meber of the 51st O. V. I., and in active and arduous service for three years; he participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Atlanta, and all the battles of the Army of the Tennessee; he was married in 1868 to Elizabeth A. Farber, of Carroll Co.; they have four children - John F., Elizabeth, Franklin P., and Maggie M.
Source:
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 817
Canton Twp. -
JACOB BOWMAN,
farmer; P. O. North Industry; is the eighth in a family of nine children born to Jacob and Hannah (Klinger) Bowman, who were natives of Northumberland Co., Penn., where Jacob was engaged in farming.  In 1812, he came to Ohio, settling in Pike Tp., Stark Co., on a farm of 160 acres, which was covered with a dense forest; he cleared the farm, and lived on the same up to the time of his death.  He was a man universally esteemed for his sterling integrity and honesty.  He and his wife were both members of the Lutheran Church.  He died in 1863, aged 84 years; his widow died in 1872, aged 88 years.  Jacob, the subject of this sketch, was born in Stark Co., Jan. 28, 1823; his childhood was spent on the farm, interrupted but slightly educational pursuits, as facilities of that kind were scanty and of an inferior order in the region of his home.  He worked on the farm until he was 21 years of age; then he purchased a farm of 80 acres in this county; he, one year later removed to Crawford Co., this State, and settled on a farm of 240 acres, and there lived sixteen years; he returned to Stark Co., and purchased a farm of 274 acres in Canton Tp., where he now resides.  In 1844, he married Louisa, a daughter of Lewis Runyon, of Jefferson Co., Ohio; from that marriage there have been six children, three of whom are living, viz.:  Belinda, Mary J. and J. R.  Mr. Bowman is a stalwart Republican, and during the war was the only Republican in Chatfield Tp., Crawford Co., who dared to cast his vote.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 646
SHARON WICK'S NOTE
1870 Census, Canton Tp., Stark Co., OH - PO. Canton on July 28, 1870 by W. Webb, Ass't Marsha:
Dwelling 134  Family 136
Bowman, Jacob  47 M W  Farmer   RE$19,000  Pers$2000  b. O
" , Louisa           47 F W Keep hse, b. NY
" , Malinda         20 F W At home  b. O
" , Jacob R.         18 M W At home  b. O
" , Mary              17 F W                b. O
---- Source:  1870 Census, Stark Co., Ohio; Roll: M593; Page: 384; Family History Library Film: 552767 - Ancestry.com
City of Massillon -
S. C. BOWMAN
, hardware, Massillon; was born Sept. 5, 1822, in Franklin Co., Penn., son of Abram and Christina Kreider Bowman, to whom were born ten children, S. C. being the fourth in order of birth.  The family came from Pennsylvania to Tuscarawas Tp., in 1829, and where Abram remained until his death in 1852; his wife died in 1868.  S. C. was raised to farming, and stayed at home until he was of age.  He had good school advantages, and taught school himself for ten years during the winters.  He came to Massillon about 1852 and engaged in the "farmers' store," owning stock of and being interested in the same for about five years, after which he became associated with I. N. Doxsee in tin basins for two years; then put in mill machinery, etc., bought the building in company with William Taylor, and ran the same five or six years, sold out, and in company with William Taylor put in mill machinery now run by L N. Doxsee, then bought the building and ran the same about six years; then sold out; then bought the Atwater grocery, in which he continued two years; then in hardware in 1868, under firm name of Bowman & Meyer.  In December, 1880, he bought out Mr. Meyer, and has since run the business alone.  Since 1872, was engaged in prospecting for coal.  Was a member of the Legislature in 1859 and 1800: also, from 1870 to 1874.  Is at present serving as a member of the State Board of Equalization.  Jan. 4. 1849, was married to Elizabeth Sowers, born in Franklin Tp.. Summit Co.. January, 1827. daughter of Jacob Sowers, who married a Harter.  Has one child, Ida, now Mrs. Otto Uhlendorff.  Is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Freemason, including Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery, as well as of the order of Royal Arcanum. 
Source:
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 661
Pike Twp. -
SAMUEL BOWMAN, retired farmer; P. O. Pierce; son of Jacob and Hannah (Klinger) Bowman, natives of Northumberland Co., Penn., who removed to Stark Co. in 1813, and a few years afterward settled in Pike Tp.  Jacob was born Feb. 22, 1777, and his wife Mar. 24, 1784; they were the parents of ten children, one died in infancy, nine grew to maturity as follows:  John, of Sandy Twp.; Henry, of Pike Tp.; Sarah, now Mrs. Bonebrake, of Homeworth; Catharine, now Mrs. William Miller, of Huntington Co., Ind.; Lydia, now Mrs. David Flora, of Huntington Co., Hannah, married George Flora, both deceased; Jacob, of Canton Tp.; Polly, married Samuel Miller and now deceased; Samuel, of Pike, subject of this sketch.  Jacob was a member of the old Lutheran Church; he originally purchased in Pike, 160 acres from the government, and also 240 in Crawford county, which latter tract was occupied for many years by one of his sons.  Jacob died in July, 1859, and his wife Dec. 7, 1871; the youngest son, Samuel, was born Feb. 18, 1827, at the farm on which he now resides.  He was raised and educated in Pike Tp.; continuing with his father during the latter's life and then purchased the farm from the heirs.  He was married Feb. 25, 1849, to Elizabeth Brothers, who was born Apr. 12, 1828, and died Nov. 15, 1857; she was the mother of four children - Hiram of Pike; Martha Jane, now Mrs. William Eckerman, of Iowa; her husband is a minister of the Disciples' Church; Albert, died aged 2; Levi, now of Osnaburg Tp.  Mr. Samuel Bowman was married a second time Jan. 1, 1861, to Lucinda Van Mater; three children were born who died in infancy and his second wife died Apr. 2,1870.  Mr. Bowman served as Trustee for some six terms; he was elected Land Appraiser in the fall of 1879, and is a member of the Disciples' Church at Sparta.  His present residence was built in 1871 on the site of the old log cabin erected by his father about 1815.  He owns 110 acres at the present time, which is farmed on shares by his son Hiram, who married Lydia L. Anderson, to whom two children- Samuel Franklin and Charles Edward, were born.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 851
City of Canton -
DR. AUSTIN C. BRANT, physician, Canton; was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, July 12, 1852, and in addition to the public school course of his neighbor hood, he received a collegiate course at the Vermillion Institute and the Lebanon Normal School.  He began reading medicine in 1872, with Dr. T. S. Hunter, of Ashland, Ohio, and in 1877 he graduated at the Bellevue Hospital, New York City, after which he took a course of private study, including surgical and physical diagnosis.  He began practice in February, 1878, at Canton, where he has since remained.  He is a member of the State Medical Association, of the Union Medical Association of Northeastern Ohio, and the Stark County Medical Society, of which he has been Secretary for the past three years.  For two years he has served as a member of the Canton City Board of Health, and physician to the jail for one year.  In January, 1881, he was elected by the City Council to the office of City Physician.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 600
Jackson Twp. -
JOHN BRAUCHER, farmer; P. O. New Berlin; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., Mar. 1, 1811.  His father was Daniel Braucher, and married Polly Lobe  They were both natives of Berks Co., Penn., and were of German descent.  In 1821 they removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and settled in Jackson Twp., where Mr. Braucher had entered land previous to his coming.  They lived for a number of years in a log cabin, and after many years of hard work he departed this life on the 16th day of Sept., 1853; his wife having died four or five years previous.  John Braucher, the subject of this sketch, was raised on his father's farm.  His chances were very poor to obtain an education.  He being the oldest of a large family, his time was required on the farm helping to improve, and to raise something to maintain the family.  Mr. Braucher has been a hard-working and economical man, and has been quite successful financially.  He has improved four farms.  He is now living with his second wife.  His first wife was Annie Lichtenwalter; daughter of Jacob and Polly Lichtenwalter; they were married in 1836.  She was born in Stark Co., Aug. 27, 1817, and died Sept. 24, 1853.  He married his present wife, Christina Mutchler, daughter of Godfrey and Christina (Goss) Mutchler.  They were natives of France, where Mrs. Braucher was born, Aug. 26, 1823.  The Mutchler family came to Stark Co., in 1828, and settled on the farm where Mr. Braucher now lives.  Godfrey Mutchler died Sept. 7, 1866; his wife Sept. 18, 1832.  Mr. Braucher is the father of eight children- William F., Abben, Polly, wife of John Young; Catharine M., wife of Isaac Hassler; and deceased, Manias, killed in the late war; Lewis, Sarah, and one died in infancy.  Mr. Braucher has raised a family who are, as well as himself, consistent members of the Lutheran Church, and he is a good old Jackson Democrat.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 977
Jackson Twp. -
JONAS BRAUCHER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 20, 1817, and is the son of Daniel and Polly (Lobe) BruacherMr. Braucher came with his parents to Stark Co., in 1821, where he has since resided.  Like all boys in the early settling of the country, instead of having a chance to go to school, he helped to improve his father's farm.  He remained at home until a man grown, after which he started for himself.  About 1840 he married Esther Hoch, a native of Pennsylvania, born Jan. 21, 1820, and died May 20, 1860.  Mr. Braucher married again Oct. 28, 1863, to Mary Peters, daughter of John and Catharine Peters.  The issue of Mr. Braucher's first marriage were: Daniel A., Susannah, Harriet, wife of H. Jackson, Diana, wife of H. Moore, Rebecca F., wife of H. Ball, David B., Jonas M., and four deceased - Israel, Sarah A., Elcora, and Mary C.  By the second marriage have been born - John A., Ida E., George W., and Herbert H.  Mr. Braucher is the owner of a fine farm of 290 acres of well improved land, with good buildings, and well stocked, and it may well be said that he understands how to conduct his farm to make the most money out of it, and at the same time keep the land in good condition.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 977
Jackson Twp. -
SAMUEL BRAUCHER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., May, 15, 1819; son of Daniel and Polly (Laub) Braucher, who moved to Stark Co., in 1824.  They settled in Jackson Twp., close to where Mr. Braucher now lies.  He owns a fine farm consisting of 240 acres, well improved, and in the highest state of cultivation.  April 29, 1847, he married Miss Polly Lichtenwalter, daughter of Solomon Lichtenwalter.  She was born in Jackson Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, and died July 17, 1879.  After which Mr. Braucher married Matilda Hammer, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Hammer.  Mr. Braucher's family were all born to the first wife, are - Solomon F., Daniel R., Sarah J., wife of John Rudolph; Clara, wife of J. . Snyder; Rhomanis H., Charley H., Milton J. and two deceased.  Mr. Braucher is a Democrat by birth and votes for principles, not men.  He is a member of the Reformed Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 978

Canton Twp. -
JOHN H. BRENNER, father; P. O. Canton; the subject of these few lines was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., his birth occurring Aug. 5, 1821.  His parents, Michael and Susannah Brenner, were natives of the above-named county, where they passed their life on the farm.  The early years of young Brenner’s life were passed on the farm; he received a common school education, and after leaving school worked at home on the farm until he was 18 years of age; his father then dying, the responsibility of a farmer rested on John who, at that time was well versed in the management of the same; he continued to live on the homestead until 1856, when he came to Stark Co., settling in Canton Twp., where he purchased 450 acres of valuable land; he now lives on the farm where he settled in 1874.  When the Farmers’ Bank of Canton was organized he was elected its President, holding the position up to the present time, and is one of the five stockholders.  In 1867, he made extensive purchases in western lands located in Anderson Co., Kan.; he improved the same and sold at an advanced price; he has also been engaged in the milling and grain business.  In 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Fannie¸ daughter of Jacob Lintimuth, who was a native of Lancaster Co., Penn.; from that marriage there has been nine children, four of whom are living – Susannah, Fannie, Ada L. and Amos L.  Mrs. Brenner is a member of the German Baptist Church.  Mr. Brenner is a Republican in politics and is a strict adherer to his party.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 646

City of Alliance -
SAMUEL BROOKE
, civil engineer and deputy revenue collector; Alliance; was born in Brookeville, Montgomery Co., Md., June 19, 1808.  The grandfather of our subject - Rodger Brooke - was an early settler of Brookeville, Md., in honor of whom the place derived its name.  Col. Richard Brooke, who was one of Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolution, was a brother of Mr. Rodger BrookeChief Justice Rodger Brooke Taney, who was appointed by Gen. Jackson, was also a relative.  Every branch of the family were radically anti-slavery, and emancipated all their slaves when that course was a most unpopular one.  And although Chief Justice Taney emancipated his slaves, some of his rulings were scarcely in accord with that principle, which brought on him many anathemas from his anti-slavery friends.  Yet he was acting in accordance with the law and constitution, which he was sworn to administer and maintain, and could not have done otherwise.  Our subject bears his father's name, and was the sixth of nine children born to Samuel and Sarah (Garrigues) Brooke, three of whom are living.  His mother was a descendant of the Huguenots.  When Mr. Brooke had taken the regular course of study in the common schools he attended the Strasburg Academy, in Pennsylvania.  In 1831 he entered upon the profession of civil engineer, with the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co., and subsequently surveyed and located a portion of the James River and Kanawha canal, the part which was destroyed by Sheridan during the late war.  In 1838 he was employed by the Illinois State government to survey the Kaskaskia River, with a view to removing flatboat obstructions, and also on railroads throughout the State.  He was in charge of the levee constructions at Cairo, Ills., and while there studied the character of the Mississippi River, and was the first to suggest the advantage of constructing jetties for the protection of St. Louis, which was finally accomplished by Gen. Prentice.  On account of failing health Mr. Brooke came to Ohio, in 1842, and spent about a year in recruiting his health.  He then entered into the anti-slavery cause with heart and soul; first, as general agent for the Anti-Slavery Society of Ohio, and subsequently as general agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society of the West.  In this humane cause his labors were unceasing, and traveling extensive.  Aside from his philanthropic views, he was also deeply interested in the general development of the resources of the country.  Through his business acquaintance of the West he was early familiar with the wonderful resources of the prairie beyond, if railroads were only pushed through to intersect the Mississippi, and to that end drafted resolutions, which were presented in Congress, setting forth the necessities and advantages to be derived by the extension of the Pennsylvania R. R.  The citizens of Salem, O., at a meeting called by Mr. Brooke in reference to railroad matters, raised funds to pay his way to Pittsburg, Pa., and to there present this scheme to the interested capitalists and stockholders of the Pennsylvania road.  He proceeded to Pittsburg on foot and explored the course of the railroad, which he made full report of at the time, which course was finally adopted with one unimportant exception.  His thorough knowledge of the country gained for him the reputation of being the best route-explorer of the west at that time.  In 1855 he married Hannah N., daughter of Mahlon Willman, a pioneer of Marlborough Tp.  They have two adopted children.  Mr. Brooke was appointed Assistant Assessor by Salmon P. Chase, in 1862, and also Deputy Revenue Collector of the 18th Dist., in which capacity he was served ever since his appointment.  Mrs. Brooke had one sister and a brother, the latter was Dr. A. J. Willman, of Knoxville, Ky., who at the out-break of the late war, enlisted in the Union service, with rank of Major, in the 18th Ky. V. I.  While in command of the regiment at Chickamauga he was wounded, and after recovering sufficiently, he returned to his home in Kentucky to recuperate.  While resting there he was dragged from the bosom of his family by a band of armed and disguised guerrillas on the pretext that he was a "prisoner of war;" they proceeded but a short distance when the Major was shot, denuded of everything of value, and the body concealed in the brush.  Mr. Brooke is one who has grown old in the battle for human rights and the cause of liberty, and like his venerable ancestors, accounted but as trifling any sacrifice, however great, that would attain the much to be desired freedom of all mankind.  His father, in partnership with Frank Key (the latter's name being rendered immoral by the production of the "Star Spangled Banner"), were the proprietors of the first nail-mill in the United States, which cut and headed the nail at the same motion.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 718
Washington Twp. -
AMOS BROSIUS, farmer, P. O. Mt. Union; born in Chester Co., Penn., Feb. 3, 1814, the son of Henry and Mary (Roberts) Brosius; Henry died when Amos was about 3 years of age, and, when about 22, the subject of this sketch removed to Columbiana County, and, in about three years, he was married, on Oct. 10, 1839, to Esther C. Morton, daughter of Israel and Hannah (Conn) Morton; shortly afterward, they removed to Wayne Co., Ind., residing there some twelve months; they then returned to Columbiana County, continuing there about six years, until finally they settled in Washington Township, purchasing some 60 acres of land from William Hoppis and other parties; he lived upon this farm for some twenty-three years, then removed to his present property, buying 18 acres from Enos Hillis and erecting his brick residence; he has resided here for some eleven years, during which period he has been engaged in the small-fruit business to some extent.  Mr. Brosius has for two years cast the only ballot in Washington Township for the Prohibition ticket; he is a member of the Independent Church of Alliance; his wife is a member of the Friends; they are the parents of six children; three of these are living - Adeline is now Mrs. Jesse Teeters, of Lexington Township; Hannah has been a teacher in the Mt. Union Schools for four years; and Alice is a teacher at Fairmount Home.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 1000
Sandy Twp. -
ELI BROTHERS, farmer; P. O. Magnolia; is an extensive farmer of the township and a representative of an old pioneer family.  His father, Jonas Brothers, was a native of Pennsylvania, and came with his parents to Stark Co., when a lad; they located in Pike Tp., and were residents of that community the remainder of their lives.  Jonas married in that locality Polly Bordner, and passed the greater portion of his life there; he died in Hancock Co.; his wife died in Sandy Tp., she was the mother of twelve children, of whom the following are now living - Esther, Mrs. Cox, a resident of Hancock Co.; Eli, Jacob, living in Canton Tp.; Ananias  in Hancock Co., and Martha, Mrs. Darr also living in Canton Tp.  Ananias was a soldier of the late war, serving about four years.  Eli was born in Pike Tp., in December, 1823.  He was reared and brought up upon a farm, and has made that occupation his life work.  Commencing life with no pecuniary assistance he has accumulated a large tract of fertile and improved land, which is the direct result of honest and efficient industry.  He now owns 450 acres, a portion of which lies in Pike Tp.  His land is cultivated to general farming, but he also gives a large share of attention to sheep-raising, usually shearing from two to three hundred annually.  Mr. Brothers was united in marriage in 1853 to Miss Sarah Bowman, daughter of Henry Bowman, of Pike Tp.  They have six children - John, now in Canton; Emma, Mrs. Sickafoose in Pike Tp. ; Cora, Curtis A., Hallie and NannieMr. Brothers has been a resident and land-owner of the township since 1848, when he purchased part of the land upon which he now lives.  He has served the township as Trustee, and always takes a leading hand in matters of public interest and importance.  He, with his wife, is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 817
City of Massilon -
C. S. BROWN, merchant, Massillon; born May 29, 1858, is Sugar Creek Twp., son of Robert and Elizabeth (Sprankle) Brown.  John Brown, the grandfather of C. S., was a native of Westmoreland Co., Penn., and came West, to Ohio, about, about the time of the war of 1812, locating in Tuscarawas Co., where Robert, the father of C. S., was born (in 1832) and at the age of 5 years was left fatherless.  His mother married Gabriel Weimer, with whom he went to Sugar Creek Twp., in 1839, where he lived until 1858, then moved to Noble Co., Ind., where he yet resides.  Eight children have been born him, C. S. being third; he left home at the age of eight years, hiring out to work for $3 per month; after ten years’ labor on a farm came to Massillon in 1870, and entered the “Bee-hive” store, where he clerked several years.  Sept. 5, 1880, he began in business for himself on the corner of Erie and Tremont streets, where he opened in business for himself on the corner of Erie and Tremont streets, where he opened up a chinaware room, called the “Eureka Dish Store.”  In the spring of 1881, he associated with D. R. Rosche in the business, which is conducted by these gentlemen who are doing an excellent trade.  In August, 1880, he married Ida E. Ruff, who was born in this city, daughter of Louis Ruff, who was killed in the battle of Shiloh, being a member of Co. A, 13th O. V. I.  His wife’s maiden name was Mary E. Klotze.  Elizabeth Sprankle, the mother of C. S., was a daughter of Daniel Sprankle, whose wife was Nancy Allman¸ daughter of Ebenezer Allman¸ one of the pioneers of the township of Bethlehem. 
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 602
City of Massillon -
D. O. BROWN, coal dealer, Massillon; was born Oct. 21, 1804, in Belmont Co., Ohio, son of William and Mary (Booker) Brown¸ both natives of Virginia.  William was a carpenter by trade, and raised a family of six children – Hiram D., Jacob B., William, Jesse, D. O. and Lauretta.  D. O. was the third in order, and at the age of 18 learned the cabinet maker’s trade, leaving home at 26.  In 1834, he married Harriet Alter, a native of Ohio; she died, leaving two children.  He came West in 1854, to this place, and engaged with his brother William in the coal business, which has continued up to the present time.  While at his trade he worked in various localities including a residence in Cincinnati of 22 years.  Having begun life poor and not having any school advantages, our subject has gradually worked himself into a position that is worthy of commendation.  His present wife was Mary A. Bailey, born in 1816, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, daughter of Amasa Bailey¸ who came to Cleveland from Massachusetts, about 1832.  The Browns are of English and the Bookers of German descent.  He has one brother living.  Is Republican in politics.  Jesse, the brother living, resides in Mound City, Kan.  By his last marriage has one child, Cyrus O.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 660
City of Massillon -
H. BROWN, merchant; Beach City; was born April 25, 1841, in Armstrong Co., Pa.; son of Matthias and Catharine (Foster) Brown, both of whom were natives of that county, and of Irish descent.  To them were born six children – John, Catharine, Harrison, James, Benton and Salina.  Harrison was raised to farming, at which he continued until the spring of 1874, when he embarked in the mercantile business, with his brother James,  in his native state, for whom he clerked about five months.  He came West in 1873, and was united in marriage, in October of the same year, to Tabitha, daughter of Abraham and Martha (Bidler) Freed, of Holmes Co.  Two children have been born to them – Mattie and Omar.  After his marriage he returned to Pennsylvania, and remained there until the fall of 1875, when he again came to Ohio and located in Beach City, where he built the business house he now owns, and engaged in the mercantile business, his stock consisting of dry goods, groceries, queensware, boots and shoes, and, in fact, all articles to be found in a general store.  He is a member of the Lutheran Church and is a Republican.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 952
City of Massillon -
H. C. BROWN, Massillon; he is Teller of the First National Bank of this city; was born Oct. 1847; son of Isaac H. Brown, one of the old residents of the city.  With the exception of three years spent in Tennessee, he has been a constant resident of the city.  Mar. 1873, he entered the First National Bank at this place, where he has since remained.  Nov. 8, 1877, he was married to Ella R. Coleman, only daughter of John C. and Ellen (Etteridge) Coleman.  Mr. Coleman was a brother of Joseph Coleman, of this city.  Both the parents of Mrs. Brown are deceased.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 657
Bethlehem Twp. -
HUGH D. BROWN, Navarre; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Mar. 25, 1821; he is a son of William and Mary (Early) Brown, both of whom were native of Pennsylvania, and the parents of four sons and one daughter.  The mother died when Hugh D. was about 7 years old, and the following year his father was killed; he had been a hotel keeper up to the time of his wife’s death, and also had several teams on the road teaming; soon after his wife died, he sold his teams, for which he received quite a large sum of money; he went to live on a farm, and, while there sick, was one night taken from his bed and carried to a ravine a short distance from the house, where he was cruelly murdered; two of his neighbors were suspicioned, but their guilt was never proven.  After Mr. Brown’s death, Hugh went to live with a cousin with whom he resided until 19 years of age.  In 1844, he came to Ohio and took charge of quite a large tract of land belonging to his cousin.  Mr. Brown has since purchased the property, and he now has 250 acres of well-improved land; there were but few improvements on the place when it came into his possession, and what improvements there now are were placed there by Mr. Brown.  Feb. 13, 1846, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Smith, who was born in Pennsylvania Apr. 10, 1823; to their union there were born five children – Davison and William¸ living; and Elmira J., Anjella E. and Sarah A., deceased.  Mrs. Brown departed this live Aug. 17, 1866.  Mr. Brown’s second wife was Cynthia E. Kline, to whom he was married Oct. 12, 1868; this lady was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Nov. 17, 1838; by this marriage there were born four children, the ones living being Ira E., Vesta V., Ida P. and the one deceased is James H.  Mr. Brown began as a poor boy, and he has made what he now has by his own exertions.  In politics, he is a Republican, and, although in a strong Democratic township, has been twice elected Township Trustee.  He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and one of the leading citizens of his township.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 982

City of Massillon - 
ISAAC H. BROWN, insurance and Notary Public, Massillon; first saw the light of day, Apr. 1, 1813, in the town of Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., N. H.; son of Daniel Brown and Rebecca W. Chadwick; he was born about the year 1780, in Hampton Falls; son of John Brown, who entered the Revolutionary war at the age of thirty, and drew a pension for seventy-three years, being 103 years of age at the time of his death.  The Brown family, of which our subject is a descendant, are of English ancestry.  Rebecca was a daughter of Ebenezer Chadwick, whose wife was a Webster, distant relatives of Daniel Webster; they came from Bradford, near Boston.  Mr. Chadwick had three children, two daughters, and one son whose name was Christopher C.  To John Brown¸ the grandsire of Isaac H., were born Sanborn, Daniel, Jonathan, Horatio, John and Hannah. To Daniel and Rebecca Brown were born six children, who grew to maturity, viz: Almira W., who married Samuel Lahm¸ of Canton, who was a member of Congress from that district; Ann R., wife of H. Wheeler, Jr., who was Superintendent of the rolling mills; Isaac H., of Massillon; Daniel; Mary H., wife of John H. Wheeler; Helen E.  Mrs. Isaac Hazlett, of Canton.  Mr. Brown died November, 1868, while on a visit to Knoxville, Tenn.  The father of our subject was a merchant, carrying on a wholesale and retail trade.  Our subject was raised to mercantile pursuits.  He clerked six years in a dry goods store in Portsmouth; also one year each in Boston and New York City; he came West to Stark County, in September, 1834, and since that time has been a constant resident of the city and identified with its interests.  Upon his arrival at this place, he first clerked in the Massillon rolling mills until the fall of 1838; in January, 1839, he and Hardin Brown purchased the furnace part and ran the same until 1858, it being the first institution of the kind west of Pittsburgh.  He has always been identified with the Republican party; he was Canal Collector for three years; was one of the Trustees of the city during its early formation; served several years as Justice of the Peace, and was Postmaster from 1869 to 1874, and Notary Public for fifteen years; is not a member of any church organization, but a member of the I. O. O. F. for thirty-four years.  Mr. Brown is engaged in the insurance business and attending to the duties of the office of Notary.  June 2, 1840, he married Elizabeth J. Wheeler, who was born in 1815, in Portsmouth, N. H., daughter of Hunken Wheeler; has five children – Charles H., now a banker in Knoxville, Tenn.; Otis A., same place; Horace resides in Massillon, clerk in the First National Bank; Hallie W. is now Deputy Clerk in the United States Court at Toledo, being the first lady ever filling the office; Clarence is the youngest child.  
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 659

City of Massillon -
M. A. BROWN, lumber dealer, Massillon; was born May 29, 1824, in Norway, Oxford Co., Me.; son of Ephraim and Rosa (Heald) Brown; he was born in Middlesex Co., Mass., but being of English descent.  The farm upon which Mr. Brown was raised was in the family about 200 years.  Ephraim¸ who was a miller, had seven children, who grew to maturity.  M. A. remained on the farm until he was 14 years old, and then went to learn the cabinet-maker’s trade, which he followed until 21 years of age; then engaged in the manufacture of furniture, at Reading, Mass., going to that State in 1831, when 7 years of age; remained at Reading three or four years, and then went to Boston, where he stayed until 1852; then went to Cleveland and engaged in the manufacture of furniture, where he remained until 1865; then came to this city and ran an agricultural house for J. M. Brown & Seiberling, which lasted until the death of Mr. J. M. Brown; then engaged in the lumber business, in 1868, and has since continued.  In 1848, he married Ellen M. Davis, born in Reading, Mass., in November, 1830, daughter of James Davis.  They have the following issue: Frank A., Arthur W., in Cleveland; Kittie, Mrs. Theodore Focke; Carrie, wife of James R. Dunn, of this city, member of the Episcopal Church, and a Republican.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 658
City of Alliance -
REV. SAMUEL W. BROWN, minister of the Disciples' Church; Alliance; was born in Licking Co., O., Aug. 19, 1846; he is the son of Russell P. and Clarissa (Emerson) Brown, who ere natives of Connecticut, and with their seven oldest children moved to Ohio a short time prior to the date of our subject's birth.  They settled on a farm in Licking Co., and when he was about three years old his parents were called away by death.  The older ones of the family were then able to do for themselves, but the younger ones were taken and reared by strangers.  In his boyhood he had few advantages for procuring an education, and in this direction he felt keenly the want of parental care.  When he reached his majority he apprenticed himself to the trade of a blacksmith, and as he became more familiar with the outer world the more he found himself deficient in knowledge.  The thought of having been deprived of education in youth weighed upon his mind until he resolved to exert himself in every laudable way until the deficiency was fully compensated for.  He went to the district school, and was classed with pupils of which he was very much the senior.  Eagerly and earnestly his studies were pursued under trying circumstances, as he was without means other than that which he could procure by his own labor during vacations.  He took a course of study at the Reynoldsburg High School.  Having united with the Disciples' Church, June 5, 1867, he chose the ministry as a profession and a duty, and accordingly entered the Bethany College, Bethany, Pa., in the spring of 1873, where he took a classical and theological course at the same time, and graduated from that institution in June, 1877.  During his collegiate course he preached occasionally at Fairview and Holiday's Cove, W. Va.  In the same month in which he graduated he was ordained, and accepted a call to the church at Bedford, O., where he remained about eighteen months, when he accepted a call for a short time to Canton.  In May, 1880, he came to the Alliance congregation, which, under his zealous care, is awaking to the realization of its duty and shaking off its manacles of lethargy.  On June, 22, 1873, he married Eveline M., daughter of Austin Fuller, of Millfield, Athens Co., O.  They have one child - Wiley SMr. Brown is one of those who have climbed life's rugged paths undaunted by the many uninviting conditions with which he was surrounded; and, for a young man, has already reached an eminence worthy of his determination and zeal; much cheer and encouragement to persevere in his prescribed course has been afforded him by his devoted wife.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 719
Tuscarawas Twp. -
MRS. SARAH A. BROWN, P. O. East Greenville; was born Feb. 12, 1824, in Plain Twp., Stark Co., the eldest daughter and third child in order of birth born to John and Hannah (Moore) Gaff.  John was born Dec. 22, 1794, in Westmoreland Co., Penn., he being a son of James, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Stark County in 1807, whose wife was named Elizabeth Kilgore¸ and by whom he had seventeen children, fourteen growing to maturity, and but one now living – Mrs. Jemima Smith¸ of Greentown.  John was married, July 5, 1821, to Hannah Moore¸ born in 1797, in Union Co., Penn., who emigrated with her father, Joseph Moore, to Stark County.  Joseph was in the war of 1812.  After John Gaff and wife were married, they settled in Plain Township and remained upon the farm until his death, which occurred Sept. 3, 1868.  He united with the Presbyterian Church at Canton in 1835, and was a consistent member of the same until his death; he was highly esteemed as a citizen, and was a man of unbending integrity.  Hannah¸ his wife, died in February, 1863.  Mr. Gaff was the father of eight children, four of whom grew to maturity – Sarah A., Elizabeth, Mary J. and Amanda; the balance died young.  Elizabeth and Mary J. live near Canton, the former the wife of Jacob Rupard, and the latter the wife of Lewis Essig; Amanda died at 23.  Mrs. Brown has eight children living – Virgil S., in the Russel works; Alpheus, at home; and Alice, wife of Andrew Allard¸ at Orville.  Mrs. Brown removed to this township in 1867; has 100 acres of good land; she carries on the farm herself; is a member of the Disciples’ Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 796

City of Massillon -
SOLOMON BROWN, farmer, Canton; was born Feb. 2, 1804, in Schuykill Co., Penn.  His parents were John Balsar Brown and Christina School, both natives of same county.  Nine children were born them, viz.: Joseph, Solomon, Catharine, Moses, Rebecca, Diana, Elias and James.  The grandfather of Solomon was George Brown, a native of Germany, who served as groom for Washington, in the war of the Revolution.  He located in Schuylkill County when the country was sparsely populated.  He had three children born him – John Balsar, Maria and Elizabeth.  Christina was the daughter of Peter School, to whom six children were born – Jacob, Leonard, Peter, Henry, Adam and Christina.  Jacob and Leonard served in the war of 1812.  Solomon emigrated to Ohio in 1819, locating with his parents four mills four miles south of Canton, upon 233 acres of land, part of which his father had traded for land in Pennsylvania.  He died in 1828 and was among the highly esteemed citizens of his time, and a member of the Lutheran Church.  Solomon remained on the homestead until after the death of his father, after which he took care of his mother.  April 6, 1828, he married Elizabeth Hines, who was born in York Co., Penn., in 1805, daughter of Jesse Hines¸ whose wife’s maiden name was Fry.  In 1833, he located on the farm he now owns; he purchased 160 acres at a cost of $6 per acre; but about twenty acres of which was cleared.  Of eight children born five are living – Sarah, married Daniel Yonkman, and resides in Kansas; Maria, wife of Absolom Spunhour¸ of Orville, Wayne Co., Ohio; Cecelia, married Daniel Deckard; Rebecca, Harriet, George and Jesse, in this township.  Mr. Brown is a member of the Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 706

City of Massillon -
WILLIAM BROWN, deceased.  Mr. Brown was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1810; came to Stark County in 1832; was a saddler by trade, which vocation he followed for some time after he came to Massillon; he subsequently engaged in boating on the Ohio Canal, dealing mostly in coal.  Mar. 20, 1834, he was married to Mary Austin, who died in 1840, leaving him three children, but one now living, James O., who united in marriage to Arletta Beacox, who was born Dec. 24, 1824, in Hamilton, Canada, daughter of George Beacox and Laura Seaton.  He was born in England and came to Canada when 18 years of age, where he lived until 1833, when he moved to Michigan, where he lived several years; finally settled in this county, where he died in 1847.  Laura Seaton, the mother of Mrs. Brown, was a daughter of Willard Seaton.  Mrs. Brown’s parents had six children, one son and five daughters – Leonard, Aurelia, Amelia, Amanda, Arletta and Amanda Sophrona, who married as follows: Aurelia married Robert Murphy; Sophrona, wife of Henry Brinkman; Amanda remains single; Amelia is the wife of Mr. Iyle, To Mr. Brown were born nine children; but four are living – William Frank, who is his father’s successor in business, and resides with his mother, Amelia (Mellie) Maude and Jesse.  
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 657
Bethlehem Twp. - :
REUBEN S. BUCHTEL was born in the township of which he is now a resident Feb. 8, 1825; his parents were John and Magdalena (Sherman) Buchtel, and grandparents, John and Catharina (Snyder) Buchtel; his great-grandfather, John Buchtel, was  native of Wurtemberg.  Germany, and at the age of 18 left his native country and emigrated to the United States; he located in Penn's Valley, in Center Co., Penn., where he lived many years.  Our subject's grandfather removed from that place to Ohio in 1811, the father of Reuben S. being 14 years old at that time; he stopped first in Canton, then a small hamlet of log cabins, where he left his wife and family until he could find a tract of land suitable to his fancy; the beautiful valley of the Tuscarawas suiting, he located on Sec. 12, Range 9, in Bethlehem Township, choosing the east half of the section; it at that time was a wilderness, that took all the courage and perseverance of the pioneer to reclaim it from its wild estate; it was not long until the clear ring of Mr. Buchtel's ax awoke the echoes, and his steady perseverance won a home in the wilderness.  Seven years after his location, death claimed him, his widow continuing to survive him until 1836, when she to, died.  John, the father of Reuben, was one of four children, whose names are Henry, John, Julianna and Harmon; the daughter is the only one yet living.  Mr. Buchtel lived and died on the home farm.  He was married, in about 1821, to Magdalena Sherman, who born him six children - Catharine, Reuben, Joseph, Sarah, Elizabeth and Samuel; all are living, all are married, and all are living in Stark County.  Mr. Buchtel April 28, 1878.  By trade, Mr. Buchtel was a cooper, but his chosen occupation was farming.  In politics, he was Democratic, and a member of the Evangelical Church; he was an honest man, and an honored member of society.  Reuben S. Buchtel, as was his father before him, was reared on the home farm; receiving but a common-school education in youth, his attention has never left his boyhood teachings.  In 1848, he married Mary Burns, and to them were born five children - Martha J., Frances M., Mary E., Rachel N. and Sarah E.  Mrs. Buchtel died Mar. 2, 1862, of consumption; she was a kind and dutiful wife and a loving mother.  Mr. Buchtel's second and present wife was Sarah Shellenburger, who was born in Bethlehem Township Mar. 17, 1837; their marriage was solemnized Dec. 21, 1862.  Mr. Buchtel started in life with but very little means at his command, but, by industry and frugality, he has made a fine farm of 159 acres.  He is a Democrat, and a member of the Reformed Church.  Mr. Buchtel is a man of but very few words, his actions speaking louder than mere talk; he has assisted cordially in building the churches and schools of his neighborhood, and in all laudable enterprises is an active assistant.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 983
Washington Twp. -
JOHN FRAZEE BUCK
, Superintendent of Fairmount Children's Home; born in Coitsville, Mahoning co., Ohio, Aug. 17, 1831; his grandfather, William Buck, was a native of Ireland, and emigrated to this country near the beginning of the present century, being at that time about 18 years of age, and settled in Pennsylvania; he afterward became an early pioneer to Poland, Mahoning Co., Ohio; at the time of this death, he was within fifteen days of being 100 years old.  The parents of our subject were John Buck and Phoebe Frazee; his father was an early-day Abolitionist, and one of only two men in his township who voted for James G. Birney for President, and Dr. Francis Julius Le Moyne for Vice President; he was also one of the organizers of the Free Presbyterian Church in the early part of the present century.  After receiving an education at Poland Academy, in his native county, he engaged in teaching school several years, most of the time in Bourbon Co., Ky.  On Sept. 2, 1858, he married Ada L. daughter of James Davis, then of Berlin Center, Mahoning Co., but now a business man of Salem, Ohio; the results of this union have been one son, now deceased, and a daughter, Lillie A. Buck.  He then removed to Salem, Ohio, and studied dentistry under Dr. J. C. Whinnery, after which he settled in North Fairfield, Huron Co., Ohio, and began the practice of his profession.  Upon the breaking-out of the late war, our subject, in the fall of 1861, enlisted as a member of the band connected with the 65th O. V. I.; his oldest brother, William Buck, served in a Minnesota regiment in our late civil war, and died on his way home, at Ft. Snelling.  After leaving the army, Dr. Buck located in Franklin Co., Mo., on a farm, but, the climate not agreeing with the health of his family, in about two years he returned to Ohio, and, after remaining in Salem for a year or two, engaged in business for his father-in-law; he was called to act as Assistant in the Ohio Reform School, at Lancaster, in the fall of 1869, where he remained seven years, during the last three of which he was Principal of the schools.  In the fall of 1876, he was appointed to his present position as Superintendent of the Fairmount Children's Home, near Mt. Union, Ohio, then a new interest; to this responsible position Dr. Buck and his wife brought a large and ripe experience, and through their management this institution ahs become an instrument of great good; in all that constitutes an efficient management, it is doubtful if that which they have organized is excelled in the State.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 1000
Parris Twp. -
JACOB BURGER, farmer; P. O. Minerva.  Among the oldest settlers and descendants of pioneer blood may be mentioned Jacob Burger, born Dec. 31st, 1807; son of Daniel and Mary (Keller) Burger.  His grandfather was Jacob Burger, a native of Switzerland, a soldier in the Revolutionary War.  In fall of 1817, he started for Ohio with his parents, locating in Stark Co., Paris Twp. the following May, leasing of David Wyley, a farm in Section 36.  Mr. Burger attended common (very common) school, and remained with his father until 1841, when Jacob took the homestead, and united himself in marriage to Miss Anna Morrow, of Paris Twp., Dec. 15, 1842.  Mr. Burger had the following family of children - Jacob, carpenter at Minerva; Hiram, junior partner of Jacob in carpentering; Rachel, now Mrs. Haynam; Harriet, now Mrs. Holms; Hannah, Mrs. Henry Crowl, farmer.  Mr. B. is a Lutheran and a Democrat.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page  867
City of Alliance -
ELIAS BURNETT, passenger conductor on P. Ft. & C. R. R.; Alliance; was born in Lancaster, Penn., May 27, 1837, the third of a family of seven children born to Elias and Mary Thomas Burnett, both natives of Pennsylvania.  The family removed to the western part of Mahoning Co., Ohio, in 1839, and for several years his father pursued his trade, that of a tailor, when the remorseless hand of death removed the devoted husband and father.  The widow and a large family of helpless children were left in poor financial circumstances, consequently each was obliged to do for him or herself early in life.  When about 16 years of age, the subject of these lines began to work at the carpenter's trade, and followed that for several years; During the construction of the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago R. R., he began as a teamster and continued until the road was in running order, when he was engaged as brakeman and has steadily grown in favor as his habits of industry well attest.  He had charge of a freight train for over ten years and in 1871 he was appointed to the position of passenger train conductor, where has faithful performed his duty and occupies that position to this day.  For upwards of twenty years of railroad life his career has been successful and continuous on the same road; he began driving team at its construction, and has been so far free from the many mishaps which are so frequently occurring on railroads.  His "run" lies between Crestline, Ohio, and Pittsburg, Penn., although his residence ahs been at Alliance since 1856.  He married Clara J., daughter of James A. Penney, of Louisville, Ohio, late of Canton, Dec. 13, 1871.  He has now erected a fine two-story brick residence which will be one of the best arranged homes in the town.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 718
City of Canton -
PHILO PARSONS BUSH, engineer and manufacturer, Canton; was born in East Hampton, Conn., Mar. 15, 1836.  He belongs to a family of mechanics, who trace their lineage back to the early settlers of America.  Through his mother, whose maiden name was Lydia Strong, he comes from Puritan stock and is connected with one of the most numerous families of New England.  He was the ninth in a family of ten children, five of whom are living.  At the age of 8, on account of the death of his mother and consequent breaking up of the family, he went into a brass molding shop, in Westerly, Rhode Island, where he remained one year.  His early education in the schools was very limited, but his industrial training in the shop was very thorough and practical.  From Westerly he went to New London, Conn., where he engaged to work in a machine shop, where he continued until he was 22 years of age.  His next employment was in a steel die manufactory at New Haven, where he remained until the breaking-out of the rebellion.  In 1861, he enlisted in the three-months service under Col. (afterward Gen.) Terry, and was in the first battle of Bull Run.  In June, 1862, he re-enlisted for three years as principal musician of the 14th Conn. V. I.  He participated in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg; during the engagement at Antietam he was permanently injured in the back by being struck with a rail knocked off a fence by a shell.  By an order of the War Department, issued in 1863, he was released from the service and returned home, and began the manufacturing of machinery with his brother.  Later, while on a visit to Ohio, he decided to locate in Canton and establish a machine shop, and in 1871 removed his machinery and some of his best workmen, and the new enterprise called the "Canton Steam-Engine Works" was started.  The business became involved, but Mr. Bush sustained his credit, and began  business again with reduced capital.  HE is now the sole proprietor of the Novelty Iron Works.  Jan. 30, 1857, he married Miss Melissa Godfrey, of New London, Conn.  They had five children, of whom three are living; of these Alfred L. and Frederick W. are employed as workmen in their father's manufactory, and the youngest, Philo P., is attending Public School.  In 1869, Mrs. Bush died, and before his removal to Ohio in 1871, Mr. Bush married, on Feb. 6, of that year, Mrs. Sarah Adams, daughter of Samuel Jeffery, an old sea captain of New London, Conn., who has borne him one child.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 598

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