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BIOGRAPHIES
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History of Stark County:
with an outline sketch of
Ohio
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1881
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Osnaburg Twp. -
SAMUEL MARKS, farmer; P. O. Osnaburg;
is connected with one of the oldest families of Stark Co.
His father, Jacob Marks, Sr., who is still among us,
has weathered the storms of 87 wintry blasts, - the oldest
man in the township. His venerable mother died in
January, 1881. The subject of this biography was born
in Osnaburg Twp., Mar. 5, 1834. He is one of a family
of five, living with his parents, three miles south of
Osnaburg, doing general farm work and attending district
school in the winter. When he became of age, he engaged in
arming, for eight years, in Carroll Co., renting a tract of
land in Brown Twp. In 1862, he returned to Stark Co.,
purchased 101 acres at $80 per acre. In 1872, he added
to his homestead, the Speigle farm of 31 acres, at
$100 per acre. With the many improvements and richness
of this tract of land, it is estimated to be worth from $125
to $130 an acre. In May 1858, he was married to
Miss Elizabeth Swalle, of Osnaburg Twp. Of this
family, Miss Amelia is the eldest, the next are
twins, George A., and Luellen, Emma is the
youngest. They are all minors, and still from an
unbroken family circle. Opposite to his father, Mr.
Marks is a Democrat, and a member of the Lutheran
Church. Mrs. Marks is a member of the German
Reformed; the eldest daughter is also a communicant member
of same.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 844 |
Marlborough
Twp. -
MAHLON MARSHALL; Marlborough; was born
Feb. 5, 1814; son of Joseph and Mary (Wildman) Marshall,
and grandson on his father's side, of William and Mary
(Fell) Marshall, and through them is of English-Welsh
descent. On his mother's side Mr. Marshallis a
grandson of Abraham and Letitia (Jennie) Wildman the
former being Marlborough's first settler. William
Marshall was a native of North Carolina, and from that
place came to Portage Co., Ohio, about 1808, being one of
the first settlers in the county. Joseph Marshall
was a native of Pennsylvania his birth occurring about 1871.
When his parents came to Atwater Tp., Portage Co., he also
came, and the greater part of his life was passed there.
To his marriage with Mary Wildman there were born
three children - Mahlon, William and Sarah.
The mother of these died not long before the birth of her
third child, and Mr. Marshall married for his second
wife Hannah Hicklen and by her had four children -
Samuel, Deborah, Jesse and Mary. He died in
Atwater Tp., in 1843. The subject of this article was
reared in the neighborhood where he was born until 13 years
old, when he went to Pennsylvania to live with a
great-uncle. When 16 he apprenticed himself to
Abraham Sanders, under the old indenture rule, for five
years, to learn the cabinet-maker's trade. After
serving out his time Mr. Marshall came back to his
old home in Ohio, but finding work in his branch of business
very scarce, he was induced to take up carpentering, which
he has followed to a greater or less extent through life.
In 1840 he was united in marriage with Lucy M. Jaquay,
and to this union were born a family of six - Selina V.,
Amy W., Joseph W., Leroy M., Orra P., and Orlando P.
The last-named died in infancy. In 1848 he came to
his farm, which consists of 71 acres, and is a part of the
old Wildman homestead. Mr. Marshall in
youth received but a very limited education, but through his
own exertions since has acquired a good practical knowledge
of books. In politics he is a Republican.
Although starting a poor boy, he has chiefly through his own
labors, acquired a good home and sufficient property to
enable him to live in peace and plenty the remainder of his
days.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 925 |
Plain Twp. -
CHARLES
MARTIN, rope-maker and farmer; P. O. Canton; is a son
of George and Catharine (Kroft) Martin, who were
natives of Lancaster Co., Pa., where George was
engaged in rope-making up to the time of his death. He
was a soldier in the war of 1812, serving manfully
throughout the war. He died in 1824, aged 60 years;
his widow survived him several years. They were the
parents of eight children, Charles, out subject being
the youngest. He was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., July
20, 1823. He lived with his widowed mother until he
was 10 years old; he then left home for the purpose of
learning the printer's trade, at which he worked a short
time, and then learned the rope-maker's trade, and has
worked at the same ever since in Stark Co., as his mother
moved here in 1831. He has been very successful at his
trade, and has accumulated a handsome recompense for his
diligent working. In 1872 he bought and settled on 83
acres of valuable land two miles north of Canton, and has
remained there ever since. In 1844 he was united in
marriage to Delilah, daughter of John Smith of
Stark Co. From that marriage there have been five
children, two of whom are living - William and Mary.
Mr. Martin 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 889 |
Lawrence Twp.
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MARTIN & CAMPBELL, groceries and
provisions. Canal Fulton. This firm was established in
January, 1881, and is composed of F. M. Martin and I. D.
Campbell, two well known gentlemen who have been
connected with Lawrence Township for several years in other
occupations. Their stock consists of a large
assortment of groceries and provisions, and they have
already made a promising start for public favor and
patronage. F. M. Martin is a son of William
and Abigail Martin, natives of Pennsylvania and early
settlers of the community. Our subject was the second
child of a family of nine children born in Wayne County in
1811. He enlisted in August, 1862, in Co. A, 104th O.
V. I., and was in active service for nearly three years,
participating in many of the well-known battles, among which
are mentioned the Atlanta campaign. Siege of Knoxville,
lasting twenty-one days, and with Hood's expedition
through Tennessee. He was wounded, in February, 1864.
in a skirmish near Wilmington, N. C., by a bullet striking
the buckle of his belt and driving it into his body.
Upon his return from the army he was engaged in drilling and
prospecting for mineral and coal until January, 1881, when
he formed the business partnership mentioned above, and has
been giving his attention to that since. He was united
in marriage in January, 1869, to Miss Mary
Hartgrove, of Lawrence Township. They have live
children - Milton, Forrest, Eva B.,
Samuel and Bertha. Irvin D. Campbell
was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, in 1852, and first entered
upon the stage of business action by learning telegraphy at
Russell Station. This business he gave his attention
to for seven years, acting as station agent and operator in
Canal Fulton for the C., T. V. & W. E. R. In January,
1881, he embarked in trade with Mr. Martin,
and to that lousiness he is devoting his exclusive
attention. Mr. Campbell was married in
1879 to Miss Cora M. Miller, of Lawrence Township.
They have one child—Kelcy.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881
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Page 783 |
Bethlehem Twp. -
MASE FAMILYSource: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 989 |
Nimishillen Twp. -
DANIEL
MATHIAS, Jr., deceased. There is no grater
pleasure for the hand and pen of the historian or biographer
to perform, than in recording notable events in the lives of
the first settlers of a locality, tracing their steps from
comfortable homes in the East, to the dangers and hardships
of the vast forests of the West. In the spring of
1806, Daniel Mathias, Sr., and his two sons, Jacob
and Daniel, together with their respective families,
started overland from Fayette Co., Penn., with one wagon to
seek homes in the State of Kentucky. When near
Wellsville, Ohio, their wagon stuck fast in the ice and mud,
and was only with the utmost difficulty extricated.
This event changed their views regarding their journey to
Kentucky, and instead of continuing, as was their intention,
they crossed the Ohio river, and pushed westward into Ohio.
After they reached what was known as the Alexander
settlement in Columbiana County, all traces of a trail or
road was lost, and from this point the men were compelled to
go ahead of the wagon to clear a route and "blaze" trees, in
order to find their way back if so desired. They
finally reached what is now lot 14, Nimishillen Twp., Stark
Co., in the evening. Their first night was passed
under a tree, with no roof to cover their heads but the blue
sky. The next day they erected a rough camp in which
they resided until they erected a log house for permanent
use. Jacob located on what is now lot 3, and
Daniel and his father on lot 14. These early
pioneers never returned to the East to live but immediately
commenced clearing up their land with an indomitable energy,
passing through many hardships and trials incident to that
early time. Daniel Mathias, Jr., was married in
Pennsylvania to Julyan Sanor who bore him eight
children - Michael, Catharine, Jacob, Daniel, Henry,
Louis, Susanna and Samuel. All of these
are living, except Michael and Samuel.
Michael married Frances Prifogle, both of whom
are dead. Their daughter is the wife of Dr. J. P.
Schilling, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere
in this work. Catharine is the widow of John
Gilbert, and is yet living in Nimishillen Twp.
Jacob married Mary Stambaugh, Daniel
married Elizabeth Paulus, and both are living in
Michigan. Susanna is the wife of Michael
Eshelman, and resides in Nimishillen Twp.
Samuel married Polly Hershey, and his widow is
living in West Salem, Ohio. The father of these was
born May 3, 1775, and died Feb. 5, 1859, followed by his
widow Sept. 25, 1866. Henry Mathias, whose
portrait appears in this history as a representative
pioneer, was born in Nimishillen Twp., Sept. 9, 1809.
Like his brothers his early years were passed on the home
farm where he assisted his parents in clearing and improving
the place. When about twenty-one years of age he left
home and commenced working at the carpenter and joiner trade
for about ten years. After this he farmed a number of
years, then moved to Louisville, and has ever since resided
at that place. He was married Feb. 12, 1832, to
Catharine Stambaugh. To this union on children
were born, but they raised one child - Margaret - who
is the wife of William Etchberger. Mrs. Mathias
died Aug. 3, 1880. She was a kind and loving wife, an
exemplary Christian and a true lady in every respect.
Henry Mathias, her husband, is yet living in
Louisville, where he is widely known and universally
respected. Lewis Mathias was born May 3, 1813,
in the first log cabin in the township. His marriage
was Sophia Gilbert was solemnized May 6, 1837.
This union was blessed with nine children - Susanna, B.
F., Lucetta, Keziah, Julyan, Henry G., D. W. Josephine
and Benton. These children are all living
except Henry G., who died in childhood.
Susanna married John Hart; B. F. married
Melissa Etchberger; Lucetta married Joseph Dennis;
Keziah married Ephraim Ollinger; Julyan married
George Trump; D. W., married Cora Bowen; and
Josephine married O. W. Slusser. Benton
is yet single. Mr. Mathias is living in the
village of Louisville, where he is engaged with his son in
buying grain. The Mathias family have always
been among the most highly respected citizens of Nimishillen
Twp.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 911 |
Lawrence Twp. -
G.
W. MATHIE, farmer; P. O. Canal Fulton; is a young and
enterprising farmer of Lawrence Township, son of Peter
and Susanna (Duck) Mathie. Our subject was born in
Plain township in 1847; since the removal of his parents to
Lawrence Township, he has been a resident and farmer there.
He owns 107 acres of land, conveniently located. He
was united in marriage, in January, 1875, to Miss Hattie
A. Lucas, of Lawrence Township; they have one child,
Elton Lee. Mr. Mathie has also been a
school-teacher, and served the township one term as
Assessor.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 782 |
Lawrence Twp. -
PETER
MATHIE, deceased; was a native of France, coming to
America in 1832 with his parents and locating in Plain
Township. He married, in 1839, Susanna Duck, of
Plain Township; they resided in Plain Township for one year
after his marriage, and then removed to Monroe co., Ill.,
where he remained two yeas; returning to Plain Township, he
bought his father's farm, where he lived until 1853, when he
came to Lawrence Township and purchased land, upon which his
sons now reside, where he lived until his death, in 1865;
his wife died in 1878. They were members of the
Lutheran Church. Nine children are now living,
descendants of this couple - William J., in
Plain township; Samuel, a retired farmer,
living at Black river, Ohio; Louis D., George W. and
John P., residents and farmers of this township;
Caroline Hisner, of Fulton; Joseph, in Michigan;
Charles, in Jackson Township; and Evangel Daly,
a resident of Michigan.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 782 |
Plain Twp -
WILLIAM J. MATHIE, farmer; P. O. New
Berlin. Peter and Susan Mathie, the parents of
our subject, were natives of Paris, France, and came to
Stark Co., O., at an early day. Upon their arrival in
Stark Co., they purchased a farm in Plain Twp., and there
lived until 1853, removed at that time to Lawrence Twp.,
this county, where they settled on a farm, and there
remained until he died. His father was one of the
soldiers of the great Napoleon, and fought in the battles in
which Napoleon figured so conspicuously.
William J., our subject, was born in Stark Co., O.,
Jan. 31, 1841,his youth being spent on the farm, where he
remained until he was 24 years of age, when he left home and
began life for himself, first engaging in farming and
threshing, which he followed for several years. In
1873 he purchased 108 acres of well improved land, where he
still resides. In 1865 he was united in marriage to
Eliza Hershey, a native of Pennsylvania. From that
union there have been born seven children, three of whom are
living, viz.: Enos, Clara and Eva G.; Olivia,
Jesse, Emma and Viola, are the names of the ones
deceased. Mr. Mathie is a Democrat, and has
held many offices of trust with the best of satisfaction.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 889 |
Washington Twp.
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JOSEPH MAUDRU, merchant, Maximo.
The Mandru family are of French descent; Joseph
Maudru, Sr., was born in France, near Belfort,
Jan. 14, 1801; his occupation there was that of a teamster;
about the year 1832, he emigrated to America and settled in
Stark county, remaining about one year at Louisville, then
removed to Washington Township, where he resided nearly
forty years; he first purchased 40 acres from a man named Ribert,
and afterward other tracts, owning at one time 220, less a
small amount upon which was surveyed a portion of Strasburg
Village; this town was originally started by Gregory
Sneibley, and names after Strasburg in Europe; the part
located on Mandru's land was surveyed by Arnold
Lynch. Joseph was a farmer by occupation, but,
about the year 1850, started an ashery in the village
manufacturing potash and pearlash for several years; he was,
during his life, a prominent and influential citizen of
Washington Townships; was a consistent member of the
Catholic Church, of which congregation he was always a
liberal contributor, and especially when the church edifice
was erected; he donated to the church the land now used as a
graveyard, and, when the railroad was located, gave land for
a depot, which building was never erected by the company.
He was married, Feb. 6, 1833, to Miss Seraphine Catey,
who was born in France June 8, 1813; she was a daughter of
George Catey, who emigrated to America with his
family about 1828. Joseph Maudru, Sr., died
Oct. 29, 1872; his wife is living on the farm near
Strasburg; they were the parents of twelve children; two
died small; ten reached maturity as follows: Louisa
died aged 18; Seraphine, now Mrs. Celestine
Gulling, of Jasper Co., Iowa; Joseph, subject of
this sketch; Mary, now Mrs. Celestine Griesez,
of Mt. Shasta, Cal.; Simon, of Washington Township;
Catharine, now Mrs. John H. Dwyer, of
Poweshiek Co., Iowa; Josephine, now Mrs. Augustus
Hoberdier, of Strasburg; Louis of Strasburg;
Louisa, now Mrs. Preston Hoppes, of Washington
Township; and Rosa. Joseph Maudru, the
oldest son, was born in Washington Township Sept. 15, 1839;
he received a good common-school education, attending, in
after years, the school at Canton, under Prof. Martin;
at the age of 13, he entered the store of Louis Faivre,
at Strasburg, continuing there for some four years, and
afterward clerked for Samuel Marvin and Nicholas
Shardit, who also kept stores at Strasburg; he also
taught school for two winters. About the year 1864, he
formed a partnership with Ephraim Greiner, under the
firm name of Greiner & Maudru; in the spring of 1868,
they dissolved partnership; Mr. Maudru then
associated with himself his brother Simon, forming
the firm of Maudru Bros., which has continued to the
present time; their present block was erected during the
summer of 1868; at the present time, they carry a large line
of dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, boots and shoes; are
also engaged in buying wool, grain, and dealing in
fertilizers; their trade extends throughout this
section of the county, and they enjoy the confidence of
their customers, for, by their integrity and fair dealing,
they have gained a reputation more valuable than much
accumulated capital. Mr. Maudru is connected
with the Catholic Church of Strasburg; he was married, Sept.
11, 1877, to Miss Louisa Vesseriate, daughter of
John and Margaret (Moinoit) Veseriate; they have one
child, Joseph. Their present brick residence
was erected in 1878.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
1005 |
Marlborough
Twp. -
LEWIS B. MAXWELL, farmer and
stockraiser; P. O. Marlborough; was born in Randolph Tp.,
Portage Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1840. He is a son of
Thomas Maxwell, grandson of William Maxwell who
was a native of Ireland, and who came to the United States
before the Revolutionary War, settling in Pennsylvania,
where he afterward died. William married
Hannah Price in Pennsylvania, and, together with his
family, came to Marlborough Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, in 1819,
locating on the farm now owned by E. Britton on Sec.
2, near where the Price family had previously
located. Hannah (Price) Maxwell was a native of
England, but with others came to America, and first located
in New Jersey, afterward in Crawford Co., Pa., and from
there came to Stark Co., about 1815. After living a
number of years on their old homestead in Marlborough Tp.,
William Maxwell and family moved to Randolph Tp.,
just across the line, in Portage Co., where, some years
later, they died. Thomas Maxwell, the father of
the subject of this sketch, was born in Crawford Co., Pa.,
June 15, 1812. He came with his parents to Ohio in
1819, and assisted them in leveling the great forests on
their place, putting it in grain, repairing their harvest,
and making a home in the wilderness. He was married in
1834 to Sarah M. Bloomfield, and by her had four sons
and three daughters - Cyrus M., Emily M., Lewis B.,
William J., Louisa S., Erastus W. and Susan A.
Mr. Maxwell and wife are now living a retired life in
Marlborough. Lewis B. Maxwell passed his early
years on the farm, during which time he received the
benefits of the common schools. In July, 1861, he
enlisted in Co. A, 1st Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery, under
Capt. W. F. Goodspeed, and was discharged July 31,
1865, at Cleveland. He served bravely in the battles
of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga, through the Atlanta
Campaign and back to Franklin, Spring Hill and Nashville.
He enlisted as a private, but received his commission as 2d
Lieutenant. Apr. 11, 1867, he married Celestine
Hatcher and by her has four children - Nora D.
Gordon, Myrtle and Leon E. Mrs. Maxwell was
born Aug. 22, 1842, and is a member of the Disciples'
Church. Mr. Maxwell is a Republican and
politics, and an intelligent and enterprising citizen.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 926 |
Sandy Twp. -
MADISON M. MAYS, dealer in fine stock,
and farmer, P. O. Waynesburgh; one of the progressive
business men and practical farmers of Stark Co. He is
a son of Andrew and Rebecca (Ryan) Mays;. his father
was born in Washington Co., Pa., in 1798. He was one
of the pioneers of Sandy Tp., coming there in 1814, and a
resident of the township until 1879, when he went to Mercer
Co., Pa., to live and where he still resides. His
marriage with Rebecca Ryan, occurred in Sandy
Tp. in 1821; she was a daughter of Cornelius Ryan,
who came to the township from Pennsylvania, at an early day.
The mother died in 1854. There were nine boys and
three girls in the family, of whom only the following now
survive—Madison M., Thomas C., now a resident of Hot
Springs, Arkansas, Wilfred O., living in Iowa, and
Nerrissa Fell of Mercer Co., Pa. The subject of
this sketch was born in this township in 1830. At the
age of 14, he commenced droving, and from that time forward
has been in constant and active business ventures; for
several years he was contractor upon railroad construction,
and in 1854, removed to Davenport, Iowa, and was proprietor
of the Le Clare House for one year, subsequently returning
to Waynesburgh, where he engaged in brewing and distilling
malt liquors. During the war, he was engaged most of
the time in stock operations, and in oil speculations in
Pennsylvania. He purchased, in 1800, a farm adjoining
Waynesburgh, and in 1865 bought his present location, and
since that time has been extensively engaged in farming
operations. He now owns about 3 acres of superior
land, finely improved, and makes a specialty in dairying;
and for the past three years has owned and operated a large
cheese factory upon his farm. His cattle, sheep, fowl
and horses are all blooded stock, and his farming is
conducted with all the advanced machinery of the age.
Since 1874, Mr. Mays has been interested in the
Rappleye Wire Fence, and is now General Agent for its
introduction. He is doing an immense business in that
line, and travels all over the United States in its
interests. During the past winter (1880) Mr.
Mays passed a large share of his time in the Southern
States, and while there, purchased seven blooded horses;
four of them are now upon his farm, under the charge of an
experienced driver, and will be entered for the sporting
season of 1881. Mr. Mays' location is
near the limits of Waynesburgh, and although his place is
finely improved, he says that more improvements are soon to
follow, and is contemplating making it a model farm and
home. He possesses superior business and social
qualities, and is daily to be found, when at home,
exhibiting his stock and enterprises to large numbers of
visitors. He was married in 1853, to Miss Clarissa
Koontz, daughter of Solomon Koontz, a former
business partner of his father's. They have three
children — Albert, Emma F. and Mary A.
Source:
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
1881 - Page 828 |
Osnaburg
Twp. -
WILLIAM JAMES McCONKEY, physician;
Mapleton; was born July 3d, 1836, in Armagh, County Tyrone,
Ireland. He is a grandson of John McConkey, a
freehold farmer; he inherits is love for the medical
profession from his father, Dr. Wm. McConkey his
mother was Rebecca V. (Maxwell) McConkey; he attended
the common schools of his native country until his 16th
year, when he was advanced as clinical pupil in the county
infirmary for two years. At the age of 18 he removed
temporarily to Dublin, taking a four years' course of
medical lectures at the Royal College; he repaired to
Glasgow and obtained his surgical degree; after completing
his studies in other branches, he received his second
diploma and M. D. from Edinburgh; thus thoroughly equipped
with a classical education and two degrees in his
profession, he began practicing in 1854, at Clonmel,
Ireland. In 1858 he said for the shores of he United
States, locating and practicing four years in New York city;
in 1863 he located in Mapleton, where his practice has kept
him busy. The active part he takes, and the influence
he wields in the Stark County Medical Society, speak volumes
for his reputation among his competitors. In 1864 he
united his fortunes with Miss Sarah J. Blythe, of
Waynesburgh; he is surrounded with five happy children -
Eletta V., Wm. A., Edith, Auren M. and James C.;
in politics he is Republican. Dr. McConkey,
besides his extended formation from books and practice has
traveled quite extensively, having made trips through
France, Germany, Belgium, England and Ireland, and in this
country he has visited many places of historical interest
both East and West. Mr. and McConkey are
members members of the Presbyterian.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 844 |
City of Alliance
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J. W. McFARLAND, machinist and
manufacturer of engines; Alliance; was born in Chester Co.,
Penn., Aug. 26, 1833; he is the youngest of five children of
John and Ann (Wiley) McFarland. His father died
when he was quite young, and until about his 17th year he
lived and worked on the farm. He then began to learn
the machinist's trade at the Brandywine Machine Works, and
served four years. In 1855 he came to Ohio, and
started a saw-mill near Salem, Columbiana Co., and ran that
about three years. He came to Alliance in the spring
of 1860 and was employed in the machine works here as
"master mechanic;" he held this position until 1866, when he
removed to Coatesville, Penn., and engaged at his trade
there several years, after which he returned to Alliance and
took charge of Nixon & Co's works for a short time. In
1872 he began business for himself; although his out-set was
at a time most unfavorable for business enterprise, he
pushed his work perseveringly and steadily in a small way,
and has been favored with unexpected success, employing now
five or six hands, as trade demands. In June, 1858, he
married Phoebe P. Babb, of Chester Co., Penn.
They have two children - Laura E., (who has charge of
the books of the concern), and Leetta.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 738 |
Sugar Creek Twp. -
WILLIAM
McFARREN,
farmer, P. O. Navarre; was born in this township Oct.
21, 1825, son of Samuel and Mary (Smith) McFarren.
Samuel McFarren was born in 1795 in Franklin Co., Pa.;
son of Jacob, a native of Scotland, who emigrated to
Franklin Co., Pa., where he raised a family consisting of
the following children viz - John, Jacob, Adam, Matthew,
William, George and Peter; the daughters were
Mary and Susan. Samuel McFarren emigrated
to the northwest corner of Sugar Creek Twp. in the spring of
1823, locating on 160 acres of land that had been entered by
his father-in-law, John Smith. Here he remained until
his death, March 22, 1874. His wife preceded him four
years. To them were born eight children, viz. -
Jacob, William, Samuel, John, Rebecca, Mary, Elizabeth
and Melinda; of the number six are living; Rebecca
and Mary deceased; all residents of this township, except
Elizabeth, who resides in Tuscarawas Twp.
William remained at home with his father until past his
majority. March, 1853, he married Sarah Doty,
who was a native of this township. Her parents were
Israel and Mary (Barnett) Doty, who were natives
of New Jersey, and emigrated to this township when the
country was comparatively new. To them were born the
following - Lot, Zebulon, John, Israel, Andrew, Rachel,
Catharine, Maria, Martha, Jane and Sarah.
in 1859 Mr. McFarren located on his present farm,
consisting of 121 acres, which is adorned with excellent
farm buildings. He has three children -Samington
W., Francis M. and Clara J.
Mr. McFarren is a member of the Reformed Church, and
is a Democrat.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 961 |
Tuscarawas Twp. -
JOHN
McINTOSH, farmer; P. O. Navarre; is a native of Perry
Township; born Aug. 10, 1825, being the fourth of the
family, and the eldest son of John McIntosh and Elizabeth
Donot. John McIntosh was born in Ireland;
came to Perry Township about the year 1820; he died about
the year 1828; his wife married Ludwick Young, and
the children were put out. Our subject lived some time
with Mr. Donot, his relative; afterward with Mr.
Bixler; he learned the plasterer's trade, which vocation
he followed for thirty years; Oct. 23, 1849, was married to
Anna Bixler, who was born Feb. 15, 1831, in Perry
Township, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Mock) Bixler,
both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Bixler was
among the early settlers; he assisted building the Ohio
Canal. This first land Mr. McIntosh purchased
was 25 acres in Bethlehem Township, afterward adding to the
same; came to this township in 1866, purchasing 95 acres at
$75 per acre, of Mr. Cresinger. Ten children
were born, eight living - Almira, wife of John
Whitmore; Frances, wife of Mr. Miller, in
Sugar Creek Township; Samuel, Amanda, Sarah, John S.
(telegraph operator), Milton J. and Clara A.
Those who died were Franklin, when a babe, and Peter who was
nearly 18 years of age at the time of his death.
Mr. McIntosh has now 168 acres of land, which is located
in the southeast quarter of Sec. 36; is a member of the
Reformed Church. Mr. Bixler, father of Mrs.
McIntosh; resides in Bethlehem Township, and is now 86
years of age.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 806 |
Pike Twp. -
WASHINGTON McKINNEY, farmer and
stock-dealer; P. O. Pierce; was born Dec. 3, 1847, in Pike
Tp., where he was raised and educated, continuing on his
father's farm until he became of age, when, after working
for different parties for some months, he entered the
store of F. M. Shaffer, at Sparta, and when his
employer was stricken with the small-pox nursed him until he
died. Washington was then employed by the
administrator of Shaffer's estate to close out of the
stock of goods on hand, and the next spring, in connection
with Samuel Cable, opened a store under the firm name
of Cable & McKinney. In Oct., 1874, the latter
sold his interest in the establishment, and the next spring
moved to his farm west of Sparta, where he remained with his
family until they removed to their present resident in the
village. In 1874 Mr. McKinney was chosen
Treasurer of Pike Tp., serving in this position for seven
years. He is a director at the present time of the
Pike Township Insurance Company, which he was greatly
instrumental in organizing. For some ten years he
purchased wool at Sparta each spring, and in later years has
paid considerable attention to buying and selling stock.
He was married Mar. 9, 1875, to Miss Mary Rager, who
was raised by John Carnes, formerly of Pike Tp., and
they have three children - Chloe Camilla, Mervin Monroe
and Blanche Grace. Martin McKinney,
grandfather of Washington, was born in Franklin Co., Penn..,
just previous to the Revolutionary War; during this struggle
his father entered the American army and fell in battle;
Martin was raised among strangers; he married Susan
Benedit about 1804, and in the spring of 1816 they
removed to Pike Tp. with their family, settling on land now
owned by William Williams; Martin was the
father of seven children - Elizabeth, married
William Teeples; Daniel, of Pike;
Samuel, deceased; John, of Canton; Peter
and Silas, of Pike; and Polly, now Mrs.
John Williams, of Pike. Daniel, the second
child, father of the subject of this sketch, was born Nov.
4, 1808, and received but a limited education in consequence
of the poor school facilities in those early days. He
was married in 1835 to Miss Hester Guest, daughter of
Rev. Pitney Guest, an early settler of Pike Tp.; some
two years afterward Daniel was chosen Justice of the
Peace and served for five terms or fifteen years. He
was Constable previous to his marriage and also served as
Clerk several terms, Trustee many years and Treasurer for
some six terms. Daniel and wife are the parents
of nine children - Mary, John, died age 20; Isaac,
died aged 8; Catharine, now Mrs. Leonard H.
Stands, Lanson, of Sparta, Washington, Altha,
Elizabeth, now Mrs. Wesley Miller
and Nancy Ann.
Source:
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
860 |
Osnaburg Twp.
-
JOHN McLAUGHLIN, farmer; P. O.
Osnaburg. Connected with one of the oldest families
and estates of Osnaburg, is John McLaughlin, born in
Canton Twp., Feb. 29, 1812. George McLaughlin,
his father, was native of Ireland, his mother, Mary
(Fink) McLaughlin. In 1831 he moved to Osnaburg
Twp., as began the wagon making business with Jacob
Hossler, which trade he pursued for about eight years in
connection with the farming. In 1832 he purchased the
N. W. ¼ of Sec. 4,
Osnaburg Twp., of his mother, for $700, and in 1851 bought
the tract of land he at present resides upon. No better
improvements were upon it other than a log hut, surrounded
with a dense forest, All the fine improvements and
conveniences now on the property, are monuments were upon it
other then a log hut, surrounded with a dense forest.
All the fine improvements and conveniences now on the
property, are monuments to his good management. In
1866 he purchased the Reading farm, one mile west of his
dwelling, which he afterward sold. In Lake Twp. he
purchased seventy-five acres. Selling same to his
son-in-law, he purchased twenty in Nimishillen Twp. in 1876.
In 1860 he purchased eighty-two acres, holding same for
speculation but a short time. Beyond the State he
purchased 160 acres in 1875, situated in Illinois, which was
disposed of to his son-in-law. Mr. McLaughlin
was married to Miss Elizabeth Wenger, Aug. 30, 1841.
Miss Wenger was a member of one of the pioneer
families of Stark Co. This union was made happy with
five children - Leah, wife of Geo. Hulher,
Osnaburg Twp.; Lydia, wife of Jacob Lorah;
Mrs. Susanna Caldran, of Illinois; Mrs. Elizabeth
Slusser, of Lake Twp., Celena, at home.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 844 |
City of
Alliance -
WILLIAM McLERAN, commercial traveler
and hardware merchant; Alliance; was born at Philadelphia,
Apr. 28, 1832. His parents were James and Mary
(Brown) McLeran, both natives of Scotland; who came to
the United States with their respective families when
children. James McLeran engaged in the
manufacture of woolens in Philadelphia and continued in that
business until 1832, when he removed with his family to
Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, where he engaged in coverlid
and carpet weaving, and continued in that business until his
death, which occurred in 1852. His widow survived
until 1867. They had four children - James, John;
and Mary and William (twins). William's
boyhood was spent in Salem, and when about 14 years old, he
began to clerk in a store of general merchandise, and
remained three years, when he began to learn the
carriage-blacksmithing trade, and worked at that for four
years. Being much inclined to travel, he decided on
making a tour of the Western States and Territories, which,
including his stay in California, occupied a period of four
years. In 1855, he left California, and returned to
Ohio, and engaged in the dry goods business in Hanover, and
subsequently in the merchant-tailoring in Salem for several
years, and then disposed of his interest in that business to
his brother, who was his partner, and went to Pittsburg in
April, 1859, where he engaged in the hardware-jobbing
business until January, 1861, when he went to Philadelphia,
and has been a commercial traveler from the latter city ever
since. His experience for the last twenty-one years as
traveling salesman over the north-west, has been varied and
interesting. His strict integrity and close attention
to business has placed him high in the confidence of his
employers, and won him many friends among his patrons.
Nov. 7, 1855, eh married Laura J. Laubie, daughter of
James Laubie, of Salem, formerly of Pittsburg, Pa.
In teh spring of 1881, he established a retail hardware
store in Alliance, in partnership with his nephew, will.
M. Crumrine, the latter gentleman has charge of the
business, in which he has had considerable experience.
He was born in Salem, Ohio, Apr. 28, 1856; son of Daniel
and Mary (McLaren) Crumrine - she the only sister of
Mr. McLaren. Mr. Crumrine was engaged in a
hardware store where he remained six years, and then
accepted a position in the wholesale house of Wagner
& Fourney, of Mansfield, as traveling salesman, which
position he resigned when the firm of McLaren &
Crumrine was formed.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 -
Page 738 |
Nimishillen Twp. -
JOSEPH
C. MENEGAY, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O.
Louisville. Among the early French settlers who braved
the perils of an ocean voyage from the Old to the New World,
is the family of Menegay, who arrived in this country in
1828. The subject of this sketch was born in Dudaubs,
France, June 19, 1815. He is one of a family born to
Joseph and Mary (Poinssot) Menegay who were induced
by their relative, Mr. Frantz, to emigrate with
Mr. Menegay's family and his father to the United
States. They traveled with wagons eight days, before
reaching Havre, where they embarked on a ship for New York,
which port they reached after a prosperous voyage of
forty-two days. From here they went to Akron by canal.
On their arrival in Nimishillen Township, Mr. Menegay
purchased 320 acres of land, near where Louisville now is,
and with the usual energy and vigor of those old
time-honored emigrants, set to work improving their farm.
Like the majority of their countrymen, this family were
devout members of the Catholic Church, and Mr. Menegay
was among the most enterprising men to take an active part
in the improvement of the churches and schools of this
denomination. Mrs. Menegay died in 1850, and
Mr. Menegay in 1872. Our subject was reared on the
farm with his parents, and before his coming to America,
received an excellent education in his native land. In
1840 he married Miss Mary R. Violand and by her had a
family of eight - Mary, Josephine, Joseph S., Louisa,
Catharine, Melinda, Louis, and Louis deceased.
The Menegays are noted for their honesty and hard
labor. In politics they are Democrats.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 910 |
Bethlehem Twp. -
DAVID MENTZER, Navarre. There is
no greater pleasure for the hand and pen of the historian or
biographer to perform than in recording notable events in
the lives of old residents of a locality, tracing their
steps from homes of ease and comfort in the East to dangers
and hardships amid the almost unbroken forests of the West.
The subject of this sketch is a native of Washington Tp.,
Franklin Co., Penn., his birth occurring July 16, 1814; he
is the only child born to Joseph and Catharine (Hess)
Mentzer; the father was a native of Pennsylvania, and
the mother of Maryland; they were married in the latter
State, but soon after that event took up their residence in
Franklin Co., Penn. When David was 8
months old, his mother died, and his father took his
residence with his mother. David remained with
his grandmother until 6 years of age, when his father died.
In 1822, he went to Maryland with the purpose of living with
his mother's people, and, after a residence there of about
two years, Mr. John Lind was appointed his guardian,
with whom he resided until manhood. In 1827, Mr.
Lind emigrated to Stark Co., Ohio, locating in Plain
Township. Young Mentzer was hired out to the
neighbors here, and for several years he worked faithfully
for his employers, saving his money and getting a few months
of schooling; when about 18 years old, he passed one entire
year at school, under private instruction, after which he
began to teach during the winters, and in the summer
farming, and sometimes teaching. In about 1837, he had
saved a sufficient share of his earnings to purchase 101
acres in Pike Township, which he gradually kept improving
until about 1847, when he purchased 142 acres in Bethlehem
Township, paying for the same $3,000; after this, Mr.
Mentzer devoted his entire time to farming and
stock-raising. He was married Jan. 20, 1835, to
Miss Elizabeth Essig, and by her had six children -
Caroline, Elizabeth C. and Jacob E., living; and
Louisa, Augusta and David L. deceased.
Mrs. Mentzer was born in Plain Township Feb. 26,
1818. In 1860, Mr. Mentzer came to Navarre, and
in 1861 engaged in mercantile pursuits; since his arrival in
Navarre, he has also dealt quite largely in grain; the
average annual amount of wheat purchased by him was about
seventy thousand bushels, with oats, corn, etc., in a like
proportion. Mr. Mentzer began life on his own
responsibility, a poor boy; his present wealth indicates in
him a business qualification rarely seen in men commencing
as he did; he owns 304 acres of land in Bethlehem and Perry
Townships, and valuable town property in Navarre; he has
always liberally contributed to all public enterprises, and
has given each of his children a good start in life.
In politics, he has been a life-long Democrat. Mr.
Mentzer is regarded as among the best citizens Bethlehem
Township ever had. His father was a soldier in the war
of 1812, adn both his grandfathers soldiers in the
Revolutionary war; his grandfather Hess was one of
the Hessians employed by the British, but deserted at the
first opportunity on his arrival in the United States, and
then joined the Americans.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 991 |
Bethlehem Twp. -
JACOB E. MENTZER, Navarre. This
gentleman was born in Pike Township, this county, Dec. 24,
1846; he is the son of David Mentzer, Esq., whose
biography appears in this work. Jacob E. lived
upon a farm until about 16 years of age, receiving a good
common-school education; he assisted and then for two years,
in connection with a brother-in-law, run the Rochester steam
grist-mill; he has for some years been engaged in farming,
stock-raising and grain-buying; from early boyhood, he has
manifested a strong liking for the horse, and during this
time has owned and raised some valuable specimens of this
noble animal, and it can truly be said that in matters
pertaining to the horse, his judgment is second to no man's
in the county; on his farm will also be found as well-bred
cattle, sheep and hogs as the township affords. He was
united in marriage to Miss Alma Uhle May 22, 1879;
this lady was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Jan. 1, 1859, and is
the daughter of Dr. Herman Uhle, one of the most
successful practitioners of medicine Stark County ever had.
Mr. Mentzer was the first Mayor of Navarre, and has
held the office of County Coroner. He owns a
well-improved farm in Bethlehem Township of 159 acres; he is
a genial companion, and progressive, enterprising gentleman,
and a respected and useful citizen.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 991 |
City of Alliance -
B. F. MERCER, manufacturer of wooden pumps; Alliance;
was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Dec. 20, 1831. He is
the son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Fitzpatrick) Mercer,
who were both natives of this State. His father
learned the potters' trade, and worked at it in his younger
days, but subsequently turned his attention to farming,
where he reared his family. Consequently the early
life of B. F. was spent on the farm, and at the age of 15 he
was apprenticed to the carriage manufacturing business in
Massilon, and worked at that trade, including a term of
apprenticeship, about fifteen years. In 1864 he
removed to Alliance, and embarked in the manufacture of
horse, hay and grain-rakes, and conducted that three years;
the business could scarcely be considered a financial
success, and abandoned it. In 1868, in partnership
with Dr. Armstrong, he established the manufactory of
wooden pumps, and about one year later he purchased the
interest of his partner, since which time he has conducted
the business himself. In this he has been favored with
a rapidly extending patronage; lays no claim to any
new-found plan or patent, but manufactures a first-class
pump, of the very best material, for either deep or shallow
wells. His establishment is commodious and suited to
his business; he employs five to ten hands, according to the
season of the year, and terms out about 5,000 pumps
annually, which are sold to dealers through the states of
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Apr. 13,
1851, he married Sarah C. Freer, of Paris, this
country. They have three children, this country.
They have three children, viz. - Harley F., Fannie
and Burr S.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 735 |
Bethlehem Twp. -
REV. FRANCIS METTERNICH, Navarre; is a native of Cologne,
Germany, his birth occurring May 18, 1851; he is one in a
family of seven children born to Francis and Odelia
(Deutsch) Metternich who were both natives of Germany,
and where the father was a prominent railroad official.
The subject of this biography attended the parish schools of
his native country when a small boy, and later on entered
college, receiving an excellent education. Through the
influence of Father Joseph Stumpe, a former
resident of Germany then on a visit from the United States,
young Metternich was induced to return with him to the field
of his labors in America in 1869. Soon after his
arrival, our subject commenced preparing for the priesthood
by attending St. Mary's Seminary in Cleveland, and, May 31,
1874, was ordained a minister of the Catholic Church; after
his ordination, Father Metternich assisted in the
congregation at Sandusky City for a period of eight months,
and was then assigned the charge of the congregation at
Kelley's Island, and, through his energy and devotion to the
cause of religion, a church was built at Put-in-Bay,
together with a large increase in the congregation. In
1876, he came to Navarre for the purpose of reviving and
building-up the church of that place; here he has since
remained, and, by his Christian zeal and perseverance, has
greatly strengthened and built up the church; through his
instrumentality, in a great measure, a large and finely
constructed brick church has been built. Though a
young man, he is a fluent speaker and deep reasoner, and is
doing much for the cause of Christianity in the field of his
labors.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 990 |
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Paris
Twp. -
ISRAEL METZ,
farmer; P. O. New Franklin;
was born in Paris Tp., Jan. 24, 1824, son of Joseph
and Rebecca (Crownbecker) Metz. The former a
native of Pennsylvania, the
latter of Maryland.
Israel was engaged upon the farm
until he arrived at his majority, receiving a common school
education from the district schools.
In 1846 he became an owner of real estate, purchasing
80 acres in Paris Twp., the paternal homestead, and remained
upon the same until 1864, when he sold, and purchased his
present beautifully situated form the 160 acres in Section
2, of Paris Twp.
Mr. Metz had not only conducted farming successfully but has
been a wool-grower, keeping a flock of over 100 sheep.
Dec. 24, 1848, Mr. Metz and Miss Lucy Freed, were
married, and of this union, there is a family of six
children – Harriet, Lotta, Mrs. I. Mong; Anna M., wife of
Mr.
L. Davis; John S. at home, farmer; Emma and Ettie B., at
home. Mr. and
Mrs. Metz are members of the Christian Church at Minerva.
In politics he has been a loyal supporter of the
Republican faith since the late rebellion.
He has always held him self aloof from politics and
reaps the fruits of minding his own business, and is
enjoying a well regulated home and farm in the N. E. part of
the Township.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 871
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City of Canton -
C. T.
MEYER, lawyer, Canton, a native of Stark Co., and son
of Judge S. Meyer, of Canton. He received fine
educational advantages attending St. Joseph's College, of
Somerset, Ohio, and Notre Dame at South Bend, Ind. He
was admitted to the practice of his chosen profession in
1861, but soon after enlisted in Co. A, 14th O. V. I., and
after serving three months, re-enlisted in the 64th O. V.
I., and served with rank of Captain for three years.
After the close of the rebellion he went to Texas, where he
remained until 1873, assisting in railroad construction, and
also engaged in farming operations. Upon his return to
his native county he engaged in the practice of his
profession with his father. In 1878, he became
associated with William J. Piero in practice, and now
is devoting his attention to professional affairs.
Mr. Meyer is regarded as a able and efficient member of
the bar, and although young in years ranks high upon the
professional ladder.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 621 |
Plain Twp. -
M. T.
MEYER, farmer; P. O. Canton; is a son of Judge S.
Meyer, of Canton, whose sketch appears in this work.
Our subject was born in CAnton in April, 1842; he received
his education in the Union schools of that city and Bacon's
Commercial College. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Co.
F, 4th Regiment, O. V. I., as a private, and in October of
the same year he was promoted to First Lieutenant of Co. I,
64th Regiment, O. V. I., by Gov. Dennison, holding
that position for two years, and was in many fierce
engagements. He resigned his commission and returned
home, and worked for five years in the Aultman, Miller &
Co. works of that city. In 1872 he settled on a
farm of 108 acres, where he now resides. In 1867 he
was united in marriage to Lucinda, daughter of
William Williams, of Canton, and from that marriage
there have been born three children. Mr. Meyer
has always been identified with the Republican party.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 889 |
City of
Alliance -
ISAAC C. MILBOURN, general stationery dealer;
Alliance; was born in Hanover, Columbiana Co., Ohio, Nov.
19, 1828. He is the youngest of a family of eight
children, one girl and seven boys, born to Samuel and
Jane (Craig) Milbourn, who removed from Virginia to Ohio
about 1804l They located on a farm in Columbian Co.,
and on which they ever afterward resided until their demise,
which occurred, his in 1864, and his widow survived until
1870, both well advanced in years. Isaac C.
Milbourn's youth was spent on the farm until about 18
years of age; he then learned the carpenter's trade, and
followed that business until 1864. The following year
he abandoned the carpenter business and opened a store of
general hardware in Waynesburgh, this county, which he
conducted two yeas, and then embarked in the dry goods trade
until 1869. He disposed of his business in
Waynesburgh, and came to Alliance the same year, and took a
contract of grading the Pittsburg, Baltimore & Ohio R. R.,
from Connellsville to Cumberland, which occupied him over a
year. His contract completed, he returned to Alliance
in 1870, and, to learn the business, he accepted a clerkship
in a stationery establishment, which he purchased in 1874,
and has conducted that business ever since. Mar.,
1853, he married Elizabeth Manfull. They had
one child who died when 4 years old. Mrs. Milbourn
is a daughter of Stephen Manfull, of Augusta,
Carroll Co., Ohio.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio -.Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 739 |
Lake Twp. -
ABRAHAM
MILLER, farmer, P. O. Greentown; is a son of John
and Elizabeth (York) Miller, who were natives of
Maryland. They removed to Pennsylvania, where they
lived a few yeas, and in 1812 came to Stark Co., settling on
a farm, which was then part of a dense forest. John
Miller was a carpenter by trade, and worked at the same
for several years, in connection with farming. He soon
abandoned the trade, however, and engaged in farming, which
business he was engaged in up to the time of his death.
He was a man who could not bear to see a neighbor in
trouble, and it is said that in the early days of Plain Twp.,
when people were leaving their homes in the East to seek
their fortune in the West, it was then he shoed his
manliness and true Christian spirit by dealing out to the
poor part of his own products of the farm. He died in
1876 at the advanced age of 90 years. He was twice
married. From the first marriage there were three
children - Abraham, Jacob, of Canton, and Lewis,
of Akron. Abraham, the subject of these few
liens, was born in Greentown, this county, in 1824.
His childhood was spent on the farm, where he remained until
he was 21 years of age; he then removed to Plain Twp., where
he rented a farm, and soon after purchased quite a valuable
one, and after living there seven years he returned to Lake
Twp., remaining here ever since. In 1844 he married
Miss Lydia Kreighbaum, who born him five children, viz.
- William, Nelson, Ira, Mary deceased), and Lewis
(deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Miller are
members of the Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 941 |
Lawrence Twp. -
ALBERT
H. MILLER, farmer; P. O. Canal Fulton; is a son of
John Miller, who was born in Lawrence Township in 1827;
he was a son of Henry and Magdalena (Weaver) Miller,
early settlers and pioneers of Stark County. John
Miller was a prominent citizen and farmer of Lawrence
Township all his life; he married Catharine Albright
of Jackson Township, and in 1860 bought the farm upon
which our subject now lives, and lived there until his death
in 1870. He was a member of the Reformed Church.
Five children are descendants from this union, four of whom
are now living - Melvina J., now Mrs. McLaughlin;
Albert H.; Cora, Mrs. Campbell; and George Wesley;
Logan, deceased. Mrs. Miller is still
living and a resident of Lawrence Township. Albert
H. Miller is a native of Lawrence Township where he now
resides. He ahs chosen the occupation of a farmer, and
is now cultivating the old homestead farm. He was
united in marriage in 1878 to Miss Flora A. Shilling,
of Tuscarawas Township. They have two children -
Homer Orton and Blanche Estelle.
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Tuscarawas Twp. -
DAVID
MILLER, farmer; P. O. West Brookfield; was born in
Center Co., Penn., Aug. 22, 1815, the fourth child born to
Frederick Miller. David came West, with his
parents, when 3 years of age, and settled in this township.
David stayed at home until 21 years of age, and at 22
married Sarah Oberlin, born in this township July 2,
1818, daughter of John Oberlin, and sister of C.
N. Oberlin, of Massillon. After marriage, they
moved to this place, where they have since resided. He
began farming for others on the "shares," but now owns 114
acres of good land; he has eleven children -
Frederick, at home; John, this township;
Rebecca; Mrs. John Packard, this township; Catharine,
Mrs. Jacob Myers, this township; Amelia, Mrs. George
Kendrick, in Crawford Co., Ill.; Israel, same
county; Caroline, Mrs. John Asleman, in Kansas;
Alice, Mrs. David Mattey, Jefferson; David, at
home; Sarah, at home. Mr. Miller sent
three sons to the war, all of whom came safely home; he and
wife are members of the German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
806 |
City of Alliance -
EMERY
MILLER, dealer in live stock, Alliance; was born in
Mahoning Co., Ohio, July 21, 1839. The second of nine
children born to John H. and Elizabeth (Ilgnfritz)
Miller; and in youth was brought up to farming and its
kindred pursuits. After the regular course of study in
the district schools, he received a liberal education in the
Canfield Academy, and began teaching school when 16 years of
age; having completed six terms before he was 21 years old.
some of the time being employed in the schools of New
Middleton. When of age, he began to clerk in a dry
goods store, and a year later (1861) he came to Alliance,
and opened a dry goods store which he continued for eight
years; when he purchased a good farm of 240 acres in
Mahoning Co., a short distance from Alliance, and engaged in
stock dealing extensively, to which business he devotes his
whole attention. His annual shipments average about
500 head of horses, sold principally in Philadelphia, and
about 1200 head of cattle, which are slaughtered principally
in Youngstown, Ohio, to supply the meat market of his
brother, whose patronage requires upwards of 1200 beeves
yearly. In March, 1860, Mr. Miller married
Maggie I., daughter of David Weikart, of Mahoning
Co., Three children have been born to them, viz:
Austie I., Ivie C. and Chloe E. Mr.
Miller has pursued industriously a straight,
business-like course, which has been greeted with more than
ordinary success. He began in business with a very
limited amount of capital, and has now, in the prime of
life, a competency; for, besides his stock-farm, he owns 9
acres within the corporate limits of Alliance, on which he
erected one of the finest residences in Alliance, in 1877,
at a cost of upwards of $11,000, with all necessary
out-buildings. He is an active member of the Society
of American Legion of Honor.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
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736 |
Plain Twp. -
J. S.
MILLER. farmer; P. O. Cairo; is a son of Henry and
Julia A. Miller, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Pa.,
where Henry worked at the stone-mason's trade.
In the year 1820 he came to Ohio, settling on a small farm
in Plain Twp., this Co., where he lived ten years, then
removing to Lake Twp., where he remained about the same
length of time. He then removed to Randolph, Portage
Co., where he died at the age of 54 years. He was
twice married, J. S. being the third in the family of
five children, born of the last marriage. Our subject
was born in Lake Twp., Stark Co., April 10, 1840; his
childhood was spent on the farm, where he received a common
school education, and at the age of 15 years was apprentice
to the carpenter's trade, and worked five years at the same
after serving his apprenticeship. In 1869 he purchased
a farm of 70 acres, where he had lived for several years
previous to the purchase. Mr. Miller has been
engaged in the sawmill business, and had followed threshing
for twenty years. In 1860 he was united in marriage to
Miss Elizabeth, daughter of J. H. Bair.
From that marriage there have been ten children born, all
living at home. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members
of the German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
889 |
Plain Twp. -
JACOB
S. MILLER, farmer; P. O. Cairo; is a son of Henry
and Julia A. Miller, who were natives of Lancaster Co.,
Pa., and came to Stark Co. in 1820, and settled on a farm in
Lake Twp., where Mr. Miller was engaged in farming
and working at his trade, it being that of a stone-mason.
After remaining in Lake Twp. ten years, he removed to
Portage Co., where he died. He was twice married; his
widow lived until 1877. Jacob S., our subject,
was born in Lake Twp., Stark Co., O., in 1840. He
obtained a common school education, and when 154 years of
age began learning the carpenter's trade, working at the
same for five years, after which he went to farming, and has
been engaged in farming up to the present time. In
1880 he erected a saw-mill on his farm, and has been engaged
in sawing in connection with farming. In 1860 he was
united in marriage to Elizabeth, daughter of J. H.
Bair, of Plain Twp., and from that marriage there were
ten children, all of whom are living at home. Mr.
and Mrs. Miller are members of the German Reformed
Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
888 |
City of Alliance -
JESSE
MILLER, physician and surgeon; Alliance; son of
Rev. John B., and Sarah Miller; was born in Washington
Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, May 4, 1837. His early
education was received in the common schools, and
subsequently at Mt. Union Seminary; he began teaching in his
17th year, during winter, and attended school in the
interval. In 1858 he began the study of medicine with
J. P. Gruwell M. D., at Damascus, Ohio; attended
lectures at the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia,
and graduated there in March, 1871. He married
Maria Summer, daughter of David and Anna Summer
of Columbiana Co., Sept. 29, 1859; he began the practice of
his profession in 1861 at North Benton, Ohio; where he
remained until he engaged in the war of the late rebellion
in 1864, as Assistant Surgeon, U. S. A., and was assigned to
duty, first at Indianapolis, soon after ordered to
Louisville, Ky., and from there went to Nashville, Tenn.,
and was assigned to general hospital No. 2, where he
remained until March, 1865, when he returned home having
contracted rheumatism from which he has suffered severely
since. In 1869 he was compelled to quit practice, on
account of disability induced by rheumatism, and decided to
try a change of climate. He then removed to Topeka,
Kan., where he resided five years without any improvement,
but his rheumatic trouble had so far disabled him as to make
him almost entirely helpless. He returned to Ohio in
1874, and located in Alliance where he now resides.
His suffering has been extreme, even to the dislocation of
his joints; his esteemed wife ahs been his constant
companion and care-taker during these many7 years of his
affliction, which he has borne with patient resignation.
They have two children, viz.- Viola Estelle, and
William Leslie.
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736 |
City of Alliance -
REV.
JOHN B. MILLER, Presbyterian minister; Alliance; was
born near North Benton, Columbiana (now Mahoning) Co., Ohio,
Feb. 13, 1816. His father, Abraham Miller, was
a native of Fayette Co., Pa., and moved to Ohio and settled
in Smith Twp. of Columbiana Co., in 1804; his wife's name
was Nancy Blackburn; they reared a family of eight
children. The children were sent to subscription
schools in the winter, and were reared to the industries of
farm-life during summer. In his way John B.
secured a good practical education, and was never an hour
under instruction which was paid from any public fund.
When about 12 years of age he united himself with the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and early distinguished himself
as a leader; on the day he was 16 yeas of age he received a
license from that denomination to exhort in Randolph,
Portage Co., and was regularly ordained at Warren, Trumbull
Co., Aug. 1, 1841 as a local minister. Two years
subsequent to his ordination, when the Church was divided on
the issue of slavery in the United States, Mr. Miller
went with the seceding faction and joined the Wesleyan
Methodists, in August, 1843; he was then appointed to a
circuit, and spent ten years as a traveling minister,
Principally in the "Western Reserve," except one year which
he spent in the Westville circuit, in the counties of
Columbiana and Stark. Although everything was in
harmony as regarding his connection with the Wesleyan body,
yet his better judgment and more cool reflection would
continually deprecate his withdrawal from the Methodist
Episcopal body. In Dec., 1853, he united himself with
the Westville Presbytery, and was received by that body on
certificate from the Wesleyan Methodists, as an ordained
minister, as he had been ordained an elder while connected
with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. He was then
installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church at New
Waterford, Columbiana Co., where he preached fourteen years,
when he received and accepted a call to preach at Enon
Valley, in Pennsylvania, where he remained three years, when
he accepted a call from the churches of Bethesda and
Hanover, in Columbiana Co., where he preached three years,
half the time to each church, as neither congregation was
able to sustain regular weekly service. He then
severed his relation with the Hanover church, and preached
two yeas, giving all his time to the church at Bethesda.
In April, 1877m, he was obliged, on account of failing
health, to give up his charge at Bethesda, since which time
he has been supplying different churches; for about eighteen
months past he has been preaching to the congregation at New
Harrisburg, Carroll Co. Dec. 2, 1834, he married
Sarah Shaffer, and to them were born twelve children,
eight of whom are living, viz: - Jesse (whose sketch
is in this work), Bradford, now Treasurer of Shawnee
Co., Kan.; William W. and Hiram B., partners
in mercantile and live-stock trade, in Osage, Kan.; Henry
H., a physician, in practice at Rossville, Kan.; John
A., in the boot and shoe business in North Topeka;
Stephen is a merchant in Florence, Kan.; Jane A.
is now Mrs. William Millard, of this county.
Mrs. Miller died Nov., 6, 1865; Mr. Miller
married his second wife, Mrs. Mary Boies, Nov. 6,
1866. Although well advanced in years, Mr. Miller
is a man full of vitality, energetic in the good cause, an
ever-ready and zealous worker; what he may have lacked, in
early life, in collegiate education, is fully compensated in
native ability, a large amount of commonsense, seasoned with
a long and varied experience. Five of his sons were
engaged in the late civil war, viz,- Jesse, Bradford,
John A., William W. and Hiram B. Bradford
served for some time as Assistant Provost Marshal at
Alliance.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
737 |
Bethlehem Twp. -
JOHN
P. MILLER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Navarre; is
a son of Peter and Barbara (Farnsler) Miller, who
were natives of Pennsylvania, and the parents of a large
family of eleven children. Mr. and Mrs. Miller
were married in their native State, and after there were
born to them three children they concluded to come West in
order to better their circumstances; accordingly, in about
1810, they, together with two other families, pushed
Westward into the wilderness until they reached what is now
Perry Township, in Stark Co., Ohio, where they built a log
cabin and commenced life as only the pioneers of early times
known how; they lived here in peace with the Indians,
clearing and improving their place and undergoing the usual
hardships incident to pioneer life until the breaking-out of
the war of 1812, when the Indians, incited by the British
with whisky, commenced a general massacre of the whites on
the borders; at one time, the news came in Mr. Miller's
neighborhood that the Indians were coming, and many of the
families, including that of Mr. Miller, gathered
together what they readily could and commenced a rapid
flight to the East; arriving in Pennsylvania in safety, they
resided here about a year before they returned, and, during
that time, our subject's birth occurred; on their return to
Ohio, they found everything pretty much as it had been left.
John P. Miller, was born Jan. 19, 1813; his early
years were passed on the home farm, during which time eh
received but a moderate education. In 1840, he married
Maria Keplinger, and to their marriage were born the
following family: William, Peter, Eliza, Lydia Ann,
Mary E., Rebecca E., Clarissa C., Elizabeth M., James B.,
John C., and one who died in infancy. Throughout
life, Mr. Miller had been known as a hard-working
citizen; he started in life with but very little means at
his command, put, by industry and perseverance, he has
acquired a good home, embracing 100 acres of good land.
In politics, he is a Democrat, and he and wife are members
of the U. B. Church. The
Miller family are
among the most favorably known in Bethlehem Township.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
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Lawrence Twp. -
JOSEPH
MILLER, farmer; P. O. Canal Fulton; is a son of
Henry and Magdalena (Weaver) Miller, his father a native
of Virginia, his mother of Maryland, and both came to Stark
County when young. They were married near Canton in 186, and
soon after came to Lawrence Township, settling on the tract
of land which is now the finely cultivated and improved home
of our subject. Here this worthy couple lived for
forty years, being familiar with all phases of pioneer life,
subsequently removing to the farm now owned by Elias
Miller, near Fulton. Henry Miller was
extensively engaged in farming, becoming a large land-owner,
and cleared and improved many acres of land in the township.
He was a member of the Reformed Church as was also his wife;
they were parents of nine children - Mary Simmonds,
who died in this township; Samuel, killed by the cars
in Crawford County while on his way to inspect his land
there; Abraham, deceased; Joseph; Susanna,
died in Crawford County; John, deceased; Zephinia,
deceased; Harriet, now Mrs. Shumacher, of
Indiana; and Elias, a prominent farmer of Lawrence
Township. Joseph Miller was born in Lawrence
Township in 1822, and has always been a resident there, with
the exception of four years upon the old homestead farm.
He purchased it from his father in 1858, and has improved it
until it is one of the most valuable pieces of property in
the township. He was married in 1846, to Miss Lydia
Albright, of Jackson Township; she died in 1856, leaving
four children - Amanda Streby, Dila J. Tilton, Melissa J.
Tilton and Amos. Mr. Miller
subsequently was united to a second wife, Mary Albright,
by whom he has six children - Frank, Edward, Waldo,
Lillie (deceased), Rosa and Bertha.
Mr. Miller devotes his entire attention to farming,
but takes an interest in all affairs of public improvement
and reform. His standing is among the prominent,
useful and successful farmers of Stark County.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
783 |
Pike Twp. -
SAMUEL
MILLER, proprietor portable saw-mill; P. O. North
Industry; was born in Stark Co., near Alliance, Dec. 25,
1834; the son of Rev. Michael A. Miller, who has been
a minister of the German Reformed Church for forty years,
during which time he has faithfully labored in the Master's
cause. Samuel was married July 4, 1858, to
Martha, daughter of John and Magdalena (Buchtel)
Grove, Joseph, died in 1871, aged 39; John J., of
Pike; Samuel of Bethlehem Twp.; and Martha,
wife of the subject of this sketch. After their
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Miller lived in Portage Co. for
one year; then moved to Canton where they resided two or
three years, Samuel being employed in the Aultman
shops; they then removed to Uniontown, Stark Co., where
Mr. Miller was engaged in the foundry, remaining there
nine years; then settled in Pike Twp., and after two years
occupied their present home where they have lived for nine
years. For the past two years Mr. Miller has
been engaged running a portable saw-mill. He is the
father of four children - Louis, Emma, Ida C. and
Maggie E. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the
United Brethren Church; residing with them at the present
time is their other, Magdalena (Buchtel) Grove, whose
father, Peter Buchtel, was a soldier during the war
of 1812, and died at Sandusky City; she is an aunt of the
noted John Buchtel, of Akron, founder of
Buchtel college; is at the present time over 80 years of
age, and has been a resident of Stark Co. seventy years.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
860 |
Tuscarawas Twp. -
SAMUEL
MILLER, farmer, P. O. Massillon; was born Oct. 15,
1828, in this township, the youngest of nine children, born
to Frederick and Rebecca (Dewalt-Hess) Miller; he was
born in Center Co., Penn., coming West, locating in this
township, and purchasing 160 acres of land, upon which he
remained until he died, which event occurred in November,
1857; that of his wife in October, 1867. Samuel,
our subject, remained at home until 21 years of age.
Oct. 24, 1849, he was married to Nancy Kurtz, born in
Lawrence Township April 27, 1830, daughter of Adam and
Rebecca (Steele) Kurtz. After the marriage of
Samuel, he moved on land his father gave him, upon which
he lived until 1876, then moved to where he now lives.
He had four children - Absalom, Amanda, wife of
Theodore Princehorn, Adam S., Rebecca, Mrs. Peter Kerstetter.
Mr. Miller has 325 acres besides 60 acres of coal land.
For several years he labored industriously and persistently,
and was finally rewarded by the development of a mine that
pays him a heavy royalty, reaching as high as $5,000
quarterly. In 1864, he enlisted in Company E, 178th O.
V. I., and served until the close of the war. Himself
and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, as were also
his mother and father. He has always voted the
Republican ticket.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
804 |
Perry Twp. -
MRS.
SARAH A. MILLER, farming; P. O. Canton; was born
Sept. 15, 1829, in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; her parents were
Boyd and Nancy (Long) Ward, both natives of
Northumberland Count; they were members of the Associate
Reformed Church. Mr. Ward died 1856; his wife in 1840;
ten children were born them, viz.: John, Mary, Nancy,
Thomas, Rebecca, William, Henry Edward, Sarah and
Amos. Nancy was a daughter of William Long,
whose children were Henry, Jane, Elnora and Nancy.
Boyd was a son of Boyd Ward, who had
two sons, Boyd and William. Dec. 28,
1853, Mrs. Miller was united in marriage to Daniel
B. Ralston, born Dec. 5, 1826, in Lancaster Co., Penn.,
son of Paul and Eliza Ralston; removed West to Stark
County, locating in Canton Township in January, 1854 where
they lived three years. Mr. Ralston, in 1862,
Aug. 20, went forth to defend the stars and stripes,
enlisting in Company E, 115th O. V. I.; he died at
Cincinnati, in the hospital, Jan. 21, 1863. Six
children were born him - Boyd, Henry, Caroline, Catharine,
Elizabeth and George, the two latter are deceased;
Caroline married Aaron Race; Catharine, Henry Reese,
both of this township. Jan. 5, 1865, she married
George Miller, who was born Jan. 1, 1800, in Cumberland
Co., Penn.; of a family of six children born to George
Miller, who served in the Revolutionary war, and
was Gen. Washington's hostler; he was a Methodist of
the John Wesley type, his house being ever open for
the reception of ministers, or to hold meetings; in early
life he was a Democrat, but later in life, became affiliated
with the opposite party; he died Nov. 16, 1870, aged 70
years 5 months and 15 days, leaving one son, George, Jr.,
who resides with his mother. Mrs. Miller has 80 acres
of land, and still holds to the religious tenets of the old
Scotch Church of her parents, known as the Associate
Reformed.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
710 |
Plain Twp. -
SOLOMON
MILLER, distiller; P. O. Cairo; is a son of
Abraham Miller, who was a native of Huntington Co., Pa.,
where he was engaged in farming. In 1812 he came to
Ohio, and settled in Plain Twp., on 160 acres of land.
He was one of the first officers of Plain Twp. He
continued farming up to the time of his death.
Solomon, or subject, was born in Plain Twp., Sept. 23,
1822. He lived at home on the farm until he was 25
years of age. He then took charge of his father's
farm, and four years after he bought 80 acres, where he has
lived ever since. In 1850 he engaged in the distilling
business, and has been engaged in the same up to the present
time. He has been very successful in his business
pursuits. He now owns 180 acres of valuable land, and
the Summer Hotel at Congress Lake. In 1847 he was
married to Eliza Bishop, of Lake Twp., who died in
1863, leaving three children, viz: - L. Artilda, wife
of William Wise; Jemima, wife of George Lamberson,
of Summit Co., and Nathaniel, at home. In 1872
he married Hettie, the widow of John Gebble,
of Plain Twp.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
888 |
City of Massillon
T.
CLARK MILLER, physician, Massillon; was born in
Butler Co., Penn., Jul. 17, 1842; son of James and
Margaret G. Miller, he was born in the North of Ireland
in 1796, and was the oldest of a family of twelve who came
to maturity. James came to Maryland in 1798;
settled afterward in Franklin and then in Westmoreland Co.,
Penn., but after marriage settled in Butler County, and
engaged in farming; his wife died in September, 1847.
The Doctor was the last of the children born; the Doctor was
raised to farming, and remained on the farm until 15 years
of age; received common-school education, and took part of
an academic course; in the spring of 1861, he enlisted in
Company F, 9th Penn. V. I., and served three years; was in
the seven days' fighting at Mechanicsville, Gains' Mill,
Charles City Cross Roads, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill,
Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg,
Gettysburg and Williamsport, serving as private and
non-commissioned officer; was discharged in June 1864; after
return from service, resumed his studies sand taught school
until spring of 1865; graduated at Charity Hospital,
at Cleveland University in 1867; entered Charity Hospital as
Surgeon for one year; he began general practice of his
profession at Newburg, where he stayed two years, and then
moved to Cleveland, until he came here to Massillon, in the
spring of 1876, where he has since continued. In May
1869, he married Mary A. Culbertson, born in Blairsville,
Penn., daughter of Isaac and Mary (McChesney) Culbertson.
They have four children, Clarke C., Rush, Thomas
and Clara. He is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and an active worker in the Sunday school,
having been Superintendent of the Sunday school at this
place.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
678 |
Bethlehem Twp. -
CAPT.
W. A. MILLER, Navarre; was born in Columbiana Co.,
Ohio, May 7, 1844; he is one of four children born to
Joseph and Hannah (Scott) Miller, who were also natives
of Columbiana County, their parents being among the early
pioneers of that locality. Our subject's parents were
married in that county, and soon after that event, Mr.
Miller began the study of medicine, but discontinued it
for a time, that he might enter the employ of the Pittsburgh
& Fort Wayne Railway, after which he prepared himself more
fully for the practice of medicine. After completing
his studies, he located at Dixon, Ind., where he had a large
and lucrative practice, and while there engaged in active
work, he contracted typhoid fever, of which he died in 1854.
Mr. Miller returned to her native county, after the
death of her husband, but soon removed to Mt. Union, Stark
Co. Capt. Miller's youth and early manhood was
passed in working on a farm and going to school. In
1859, he entered the college at Mt. Union, where he remained
some two years, and in his 17th year began teaching.
June 1, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, 13th O. V. I. and
was for three years in active service with his regiment, in
the Army of the Cumberland; in June, 1864, he returned home,
and was commissioned by Gov. Brough, of Ohio, a 2d
Lieutenant, and as such began recruiting, at Alliance, Ohio,
for the 189th O. V. I.; he soon obtained sufficient men, and
after consolidating several sufficient men, and after
consolidating several squads, he was by then chosen
Captain, and they were mustered into service as Company I,
of the 178th O. V. I. Capt. Miller and his
company were in active service and were all in the battles
in which their regiment was engaged, up to the surrender of
Johnston's army, in North Carolina. Capt.
Miller received his discharge June 28, 1865, at
Charlotte, N. C.; he then returned home and recommenced his
college course at Mt. Union, and after being there two
years, went to Canton, where he organized the irregular
department in the public schools, of which he had charge one
year; he then accepted a position in the high school, where
he remained about a year, and at the same time studied law
under the direction of George E. Baldwin, of Canton.
Failing health induced him to resign his position at that
place, as well as to relinquish his studies. He then
accepted a situation as special agent for the Ball
Manufacturing Company, with whom he remained until 1869.
He was united in marriage, Sept. 11, 1869, to Miss
Elizabeth C. Mentzer, who was born in Stark Co., Ohio,
March 19, 1850. After his marriage he located in
Navarre, where he has since resided, engaged in mercantile
pursuits. Capt. Miller is a Republican, and a
member of the Masonic fraternity.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
992 |
Nimishillen Twp. -
RICHARD
MOFFITT, deceased; was born in Sligo, Ireland, in
1794. In 1815, through the influence of his brother
James, who had preceded him, he was induced to leave his
native country and come to America. He went to Dublin,
where he was to sail form, and while there he barely escaped
being drugged and shipped on board a vessel bound for some
very distant land. On his arrival he was employed in a
bookstore for some time, and then came to Pennsylvania,
where he resided until about 1821. He was married in
this State Aug. 17, 1823, to Margaret Glass, and by
her had John, James, Patrick, Frances, Hannah, Henry,
Richard, Peter, Matthew, and three that died in infancy.
In 1821 Mr. Moffitt came to Nimishillen Twp., Stark
Co., Ohio, and for a few years worked for his brother
James, who had previously settled here. In 1825 he
settled on his brother's farm, the old Carrel place,
on lot 33, and after erecting the well-known old-fashioned
pioneer's log cabin, began life in the woods. This
farm, now owned by his son James, was entered by him
from the United States Government, and at that time
had never seen the pioneer's ax. Mr. Moffitt
was a man of good education and extended information.
He was a Catholic, and through his assistance the Catholic
organization in Louisville was first established. He
early became identified with the township's interest, and
when he died the township lost one of its ablest and most
respected citizens. His death occurred Aug. 19, 1872,
and that of his wife Feb. 17, 1870. James Moffitt,
his son, was born on the old Carrel farm, Jan. 1,
1828. He received the education the boys of that early
day received from the common schools. In the spring of
1852 he was united in marriage with Julia Whipple,
and to this union were born a family of eleven - John,
a deceased; Matthew, Catharine, George, Ellen, Maria,
Julia, Anna, deceased; Mary deceased, and two
that died in infancy. He is a Democrat in politics,
and a member of the Roman Catholic Church at Louisville.
He owns a fine farm of 144 acres of farming and grazing
land, which is underlaid with an excellent quality of coal,
and of properly worked should proved a fortune to the owner.
Mr. Moffitt is one of the enterprising men of his
township, aiding and assisting any enterprise that tends to
benefit the people, and taking a leading part in various
ways. He and family are well-known and honored
citizens of Nimishillen and Osnaburg Twps.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
910 |
Lake Twp. -
J. P. MOORE, farmer and merchant;
Greentown. Joseph Moore, Sr., the grandfather
of our subject, was a native of Lancaster Co., Pa., where he
was born in 1761. At a tender age he enlisted in the
war of the Revolution, and served his country in that great
struggle with no degree of unfaithfulness. He heard
the reading of the Declaration of Independence —something he
never forgot. In 1812 he crossed the mountains in his
native State, and after a journey of several days, reached
Plain Tp., Stark Co. He settled in the woods, and
cleared a farm, where he lived several years; then n^moved
to Portage Co., where he died. Joseph Moore, Jr.,
the father of our subject, was horn in Lancaster Co., Pa.,
where he passed his childhood, and at the age of 18 years,
came to Stark Co. with his parents. He assisted on the
farm where he lived several years and then removed to
Portage Co., thence to Greentown, this county, where he
died. He was a devout member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, a man universally esteemed for his
sterling integrity and kindness. J. P. Moore,
the subject of this sketch, was born in Lake Tp., Stark Co.,
Ohio, Oct. 11, 1827. The early years of his life were
passed on the farm, but slightly interrupted by educational
pursuits. He worked at home until he was 22 years of
age; he then farmed the homestead for 16 years, and in 1864
he bought the same, consisting of 124 acres. In 1880,
in company with J. C. Pontius, he engaged in the
grocery business in Greentown. In 1849 he married
Miss Rebecca, daughter of George and Elizabeth
York, of Stark Co. From that marriage there were
born eleven children, all of whom are living. Mr.
and .Mrs. Moore are members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Source:
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
941 |
City of
Alliance -
CHARLES L. MORGAN, physician and surgeon; Alliance;
was born Sept. 19, 1857, in Alliance. He is the son of
John C. and Elizabeth (Pennock) Morgan, both of whom
are natives of Ohio. Charles L. is the second
son of three children. He received a thorough
practical education in the public schools, and in 1871
entered Mt. Union College, and subsequently graduated from
the High School of Alliance, and in 1876 began the study of
Medicine with Dr. J. H. Tressel, in this place.
The first course of lectures he attended was in the Miami
Medical College of Cincinnati; and again at the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore, Md., where he
graduated in 1879. He began the practice of his
profession in partnership with Dr. E. Luellen, of
Westfield, Morrow Co., and in 1880 he removed to Alliance,
Morrow Co., and in 1880 he removed to Alliance, where he has
established himself, and, so far, has secured a good
patronage, which is daily increasing. As a student he
was a clear worker and observing, and as a practitioner
no doubt the same characteristic will predominate.
With his naturally agreeable and pleasing manners, combined
with his professional ability, to only a question of a
short time and circumstances when he will stand in the first
ranks of the profession. While he is proficient in all
branches of the science attention, Sept. 2, 1880, he married
Vestella Miller, daughter of Dr. Jesse
Miller, of Alliance.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 736 |
Osnaburg Twp. -
MANASSES MOUL,
farmer and stock dealer and raiser, P. O. Osnaburg; was born
Sept. 29, 1829, in York Co., Pennsylvania; son of John
and Margaret (Wertz) Moul. The subject of this
sketch moved to Ohio, Osnaburg Twp., in 1833, and began
laboring on the farm, continuing at the same until his
marriage to Miss Susanna Wetter, June 2, 1852.
In 1857, he purchased the Werntz saw-mill at Bedford,
running it for two years. In 1859, he removed to his
present home at the western edge of Osnaburg village, Sec.
18. In connection with his farming, Mr. Moul
takes great interest in live stock, having been the first to
introduce into the Township, the "New Kirk Steamer and
Evaporator," with which he steams all the food for the farm,
stock. Mr. Moul has the following children -
Amanda A., Mrs. Byerley, of Lake Tp.; Byron S.
and John F., still remain with him on the farm; the
latter is associated with his father in the "New Kirk
Evaporator." Mr. Moul has always been a
Democrat, although in a Republican precinct, he has been
repeatedly elected Township Clerk. Mr. and Mrs.
Moul are members of Reformed Church. He is also
member of the Village School Board. Mr. Moul's sober
and industrious habits, combined with a fine business
talent, has given him rank among the first in his
profession, as well as a well merited social position.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
845 |
City of
Alliance -
WILLIAM MURPHY, manufacturer and repairer of steam
boilers, &c.; Alliance; was born in Cork, Ireland, Feb. 10,
1846. When he was about 3 years old, his parents came
to the United States, and settled at Buffalo, N. Y.
There his mother died, and his father married a second wife,
and reared a large family. When about 19 years of age,
William began to work with the Buckeye Boiler Co., of
Cleveland; finished his trade with the Variety Iron Works
Co., and subsequently established a shop in Newcastle,
Penn., but being in limited financial circumstances, he
suffered considerable loss in the panic of 1873, and was
obliged to suspend business in that place. He then
opened a shop in the oil regions of Pennsylvania, which he
finally sold and returned to Ohio. On Aug. 29, 1872,
he was married to Margaret Ryan, daughter of
William Ryan, of Mt. Union. Since their
return to Ohio, Mr. Murphey worked at his
trade during the winter months, and worked Mr. Ryan's
farm during the summer, until November, 1880, when he
established his present boiler works in the old Nixon
agricultural works building, where he does all kinds of
boiler manufacturing and repairing. They have three
children - William F., Charles H. and John A.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 738 |
Lawrence Twp. -
MYERS,
ELLIOTT & CO., hardware, Canal Fulton; is one of the
extensive business houses of Stark County. This house
was established in 1870, since which time their business ahs
increased until they were forced to make a change in
location, and, in July, 1881, they took possession of their
new rooms in the Union Block, where they have added a large
addition, depth of 160 feet, and two floors, and where they
have now ample room for their mammoth stock of hardware,
which is complete in every respect; they carry a full line
of agricultural implements. WILLIAM N. MYERS,
is a native of Wayne Co., Ohio, where he was born in 1850;
his business experience began in 1868, when he came to Canal
Fulton and entered the employ of J. W. Waggoner in
the hardware trade, with whom he remained until 1870, when
his father, W. G. Myers, and G. N. Elliott,
bought the store, forming the company of Myers & Elliott
& Co., and since that time has given to his business his
entire attention. He was married, in June, 1877, to
Miss Mary Kirk, of Fulton; they have two children -
Carl and an infant. Mr. Myers has
served as Corporation Treasurer, and is an esteemed and
efficient business man. G. N. ELLIOTT is a
descendant of the Elliotts who were refugees from
Ireland on account of their religious belief, as opposed to
Catholicism and the Established Church of England;
emigrating to America as a family, they settled in Holmes
and Coshocton Counties at an early day, and were pioneers of
the Methodist Church. Dr. Charles Elliott, the
celebrated author and editor, was a brother of the
grandfather of our subject. Dr. Elliott was
refused admittance to the College of Edinburgh on account of
religious belief. Coming to America, he took an
advanced rank in literature, and was the editor of several
Methodist papers. Our subject was born in Holmes Co.,
Ohio, in 1841, and was raised upon the farm; in 1861, while
attending school at Delaware, he enlisted in Co. D, 20th O.
V. I., and was in service three years, participating in all
the severe battles and engagements of the Army of the
Tennessee, from Ft. Donelson up to the taking of Atlanta,
only eight out of his company escaping unhurt. After
the war, he was engaged in farming in Chippewa Tp., Wayne
Co., until 1870 when he became a member of the above firm.
He was married, in 1868, to Miss Rosa J. Myers; they
have one child - Cora Belle. Mr. Elliott was
one of the organizers of Lodge No. 514, A., F. & A. M.,
which was his name, being known as Elliott Lodge, and
is also a member of Massillon Commandery and Chapter.
Richard F. Myers was born Nov. 29, 1858, in Wayne
County, and in 1880 became a member of the firm of Myers,
Elliott & Co., his father, W. G. Myers, retiring.
"Dick" had previously been connected with the
business for two years, in the capacity of clerk; he now
represents the "Co."
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 781 |
City of Canton -
ANDREW
MYERS, deceased; was among the most prominent early
pioneers of Stark Co.; he was a native of Alsace, France,
and came to the United States in 1804, and the same year
became a resident of Baltimore and married Miss Cordelia
Gross, who was also a native of France. Mr.
Myers was by trade a gilder and and draughtsman, and for
a number of years after becoming a resident of Baltimore he
worked at the finishing of shipping. He subsequently
came to Stark Co. to live, though he made trips prior to his
settlement, for the purpose of buying and entering lands, of
which he owned at one time about 2,200 acres; he did a large
farming business, and bought and sold real estate. He
was a soldier in the war of 1812, and participated in the
battle of Bladensburg; was a man of fine education, and
being wealthy, he, without apparent effort, wielded much
influence in the community. He died at the advanced
age of 87 years. His daughter, Mrs. Cassilly,
is the only survivor of his family of three sons and two
daughters; she still resides in Canton, and is a lady whose
courteous manner and good breeding bespeaks the nationality
of her parents.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 622 |
Lake Twp. -
DANIEL
MYERS, farmer and stock-shipper; P. O. Greentown; is
a son of Henry and Elizabeth Myers, who were natives
of Centre Co., Pa., and about 1825 came to Ohio, settling in
Portage Co., Ohio, Feb. 18, 1838, and had the misfortune to
be left motherless at a very tender age. He was taken
to raise by an uncle, with whom he lived until he was 17
years of age. He attended the common schools, and in
them acquired a good education. At the age of 17 he
began working for farmers, and in this way worked for five
years; he then rented a farm and remained there eight years.
During these eight years he accumulated considerable money,
and purchased a farm of 180 acres, where he resided for some
time, and then bought the Kreighbaum farm. In
1866 he began speculating in stock, and has been a very
successful buyer and shipper since that time. In 1859
he united in marriage with Matilda, daughter of
William and Sarah Kreighbaum, of Lake Tp. From
that marriage there is one child, a daughter, Ella.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 942 |
Paris Twp. -
DAVID
MYERS, farmer; P. O. Minerva; was born in Franklin
Co., Pa., Apr. 16, 1830; son of John S., and
Catharine (Beam) Myers, natives of Franklin Co., Pa.
His parents moved to Stark Co. when David was in his
4th year, and remained upon the farm until 20 years of age,
when he began the carpenter's trade, which he has since so
successfully followed. Mr. Myers purchased his
resent home in 1864, a farm of 80 acres. During his
career as a carpenter he has built and assisted in building
many of the dwelling and public buildings of Paris Tp.
Mr. Myers was married May 22, 1851, to Miss
Caroline Eyster of Paris Tp.; her parents were
William and Juliana (Hinkle) Eyster. The later was
born in York Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1778, having been a resident
of Paris Tp. for fifty-four years. She is living with
her daughter Mrs. David Myers, in good health with
her second eye-sight, and cutting her third set of teeth.
Mr. Myers has a family of seven sons - Ephraim E.,
farmer, of Indiana; Jeremiah E., farmer, of
Columbiana Co., Hiram E., carpenter, of Stark Co.;
Sylvanus E., machinist and money broker; Ellsworth
E., John W. E., and Harvey E., all minors at
home. Mr. Myers is a member of the German
Baptist Church, Mrs. Myers, of the Lutheran. In
politics Mr. Myers votes with the Democrat party.
His trade and social qualities have made him widely known in
this and adjoining townships. Mr. Myers has
improved his homestead and surrounded himself with many of
the comforts of life, so that his last days may be his most
enjoyable.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 871 |
Lawrence Twp. -
J. W.
MYERS, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence; is a son of
W. G. Myers, Esq., of Canal Fulton; he is a native of
Chippewa Tp., Wayne Co., and, until 22 years of age,
remained with his parents, securing a good education.
In 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 5th O. V. C., and was in the
service about one year; mustered out at Charlottesville, N.
C. In November, 1869, he was united in marriage to
Miss Letitia J. Young, daughter of Cyrus and Margaret
(Sheafter) Young, of Lawrence Township. Mr.
Myers has for a number of years past been engaged in
farming 177 acres belonging to the Young estate.
Mr. and Mrs. Myers have four children living - Cyrus,
William, Sadie and Maggie; and two deceased -
Charles and Oscar.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
782 |
Canton Twp. -
JACOB MYERS, retired. Canton; was born
near Carlisle, Penn., Sept. 11, 1820. His parents,
John and Jane Smith Myers, were natives of Pennsylvania,
where John worked at the blacksmith's trade up to the
time of his death, which occurred while our subject was
quite young; soon after his death, Mrs. Myers came to
Ohio and settled in Columbiana Co.; she was obliged to work
in order to maintain her fatherless children; she married
for her second husband Henry Freed, of Columbiana
Co.; shortly after this they came to Stark Co., where she
lived a short time, then she removed to Iowa, where she died
in 1880, aged 80 years. Jacob was left
fatherless when but 3 years old and without means; he lived
with his mother until he was able to earn his own
livelihood; then he was placed among strangers; at the age
of 17, he was apprenticed to the shoemaker's trade; after ho
finished his trade, he commenced working and for three years
he carried on a shop in Canton; he then removed to Iowa and
took up a farm and there remained ten years; he subsequently
returned to Stark Co., and settled on a farm where he
resided until 1868, when he bought 100 acres three miles
south of Canton, where he now resides. In 1841, he
married Miss Catharine, daughter of Alpheus Brown;
she died in 1868, leaving four children, viz.; Sarah,
Lucinda, Alfred J. and Mary P.; in 1870, he
married Polly, the widow of Jacob Rowland, of
Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the
Disciples' Church.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 646 |
City of Alliance -
JONATHAN
MYERS, contractor and builder; Alliance; was born in
Smith Tp., Mahoning Co., Ohio, June 6, 1836. His
father's name was Jonathan Myers, who was born in
Virginia, Nov. 11, 1806. When quite young, his parents
removed from Virginia to Carroll Co., Ohio, and when he
arrived at manhood he worked at the carpenter's trade.
He finally married, and with his wife removed to Smith Tp.,
Mahoning Co., where he engaged in farming. They reared
eleven children, seven boys and four girls; of these, ten
lived to maturity. The subject of these notes is the
third child of the family; he received the ordinary tuition
afforded in the common schools, and until about 22 years of
age was variously engaged on his father's extensive farm and
in working at the carpenter's trade; for the latter he had a
decided natural turn of mind. He began for himself,
with what experience he had then acquired, in contracting
and building, throughout the neighborhood, in which
operations he was quite successful. Aug. 5, 1862, he
enlisted in Co. H, 105th O. V. I., and went to the front; on
the 8th of October, the battle of Perrysville, Ky., he was
shot through the right arm, breaking it above the elbow,
which disabled him from further duty as a soldier; he lay
there in hospital three months, and was then removed to
Louisville, Ky., where he was discharged Jan. 14, 1863, on
account of disability. The ensuing summer he attended
a select school in Mahoning Co., and in 1864 he accepted a
position as bookkeeper in the planing-mill of John Packer,
where he remained seven months, when he purchased a piece of
real estate in Alliance, and began building, and selling
house and lot as soon as finished. He did a good
business in this way during the influx of population to the
town when it was comparatively new. This line of
business he has continued ever since, besides being for
three years the partner of J. T. Weybrecht in the
planing mill and lumber business. June 8, 1865, he
married Emeline Coppock, a daughter of Pleasant
and Lycia E. Coppock, of Mahoning Co. They have
five children living - Mary (deceased), Charles
S., Howard F., Orlando B., Oscar and Edward; one
died in childhood. Besides his town property, he
purchased in April, 1880, a farm of 120 acres adjoining the
city corporation.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 735 |
Lawrence Twp. -
WILLIAM
G. MYERS, lawyer, Canal Fulton; is one of the
representative self-made men of our times. He is a
native of Chippewa Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, and son of
Peter and Sarah Miller Myers, the former a native of New
York, the latter of Cumberland Co., Penn.; his father
emigrated in 1816 to Perry Tp., Stark Co., where his other's
people had located in 1812; they were united in marriage
there in 1817, and soon after went to Chippewa Township,
where they lived about three years, returning subsequently
to Perry Township; his father died in 1840, his mother in
1879, in the home of our subject. William G. Myers
was an inmate of his grandfather's home in Perry Township
until 14 years of age; he then engaged in a store in
Massillon, soon after going to Canal Fulton, where he was
indentured to learn the cabinet-maker's trade; he remained
in Fulton about one year, and then went with his preceptor
to Bath, Summit Co., where he remained for four years;
returning to Lawrence Township, he changed his occupation to
that of a carpenter, and followed it for four yeas, teaching
school in the winter in the meantime, for nine winters.
In 1843, he married Sarah J. Hardgrove, of Lawrence
Township, and in 1844 began farming operations in Wayne
County. In 1850, he commenced reading law, and,
although not at that time admitted to practice, was employed
in numerous cases in the region around his home; he also was
an auctioneer,, at which he made a success and
extended his acquaintance; his farming operations were
successful and extensive, owning, at one period, about 400
acres, and continued until 1870, when he became a resident
of Canal Fulton, and became interested in the morcantile
branches of trade. In 1875, he was admitted to the
bar, and since that time has devoted his attention to the
practice of his profession and in settling estates, acting
as guardian, and doing a general business of trust, and
still pursuing his calling as an auctioneer. Mr.
Myers has made a success of life by perseverance,
industry and honorable dealing. His education as
procured by himself, and the handsome property which he has
accumulated is the direct result of his own labor and wise
skill as a financier. In the law, he possesses high
natural abilities, supplemented by study and research.
He has always been a strict disciple of temperance, and is
one of the valued citizens of which Stark County may be
justly proud. His children are Mary M. Lerch,
deceased; John W., Rosa J. Elliott, William M., George W.
and Richard F.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 781 |
Paris Twp. -
WILLIAM
L. MYERS, farmer; P. O. New Franklin; was born in
Harrison Co. Oct. 3, 1821; son of John and Fannie (Lowmiller)
Myers, pioneers of Harrison Co., where William
was inured to the hardships of farm life, attending district
schools in the winter season. In 1844 he moved to
Paris Tp., to the present homestead of David Unkefer
a farm of 40 acres, purchasing for $600, the same piece
selling in 1877 for $3,200. In 1850 he moved to his
present home, having purchased 128 acres, which he has
improved both in buildings and cultivation. In 1860 he
added 40 acres to the east. In connection with his
farming, he keeps a selected drove of brood-ewes, a herd
ranging from 100 to 125, of Merino blood. Mr. Myers
was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Myers, in 1844,
who bore him the following children - Alpheus, farmer
of Columbiana Co.; Josiah, farmer of southeast
Kansas; Jacob, carpenter, Paris Tp.; Elizabeth,
Mrs. S. Shively, of Nebraska. Mrs. Myers,
died July 4, 1854, and he was re-married June 4, 1855, to
Miss Hannah Slack, of Paris Tp. Of this union
there are six children - Ephraim S., farmer, of
Paris; Boughman; Ona C.; William and
Charles at home. In religion, Mr. and Mrs.
Myers, Sarah J., Mrs. S. Kline; Samantha E., Mrs. are
German Baptists. Mr. Myers has been a Democrat
in politics, casting his first vote for James K. Polk.
He has been honored as Trustee of the Tp., and committee-man
to various conventions.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 870 |
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