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Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio

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Chicago - Chapman Bros. -
1892


 

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C. ESCHLIMAN, a retired farmer, residing with his son-in-law, J. R. Lawrence, on section 17, Lawrence Township, is one of the substantial, enterprising citizens of Stark County, and his career has been both honorable and upright. In any worthy history of Stark County an outline of his life should not fail to be given.  He inherits Swiss blood from the paternal side of the house, for his grandfather, Abraham Eschliman, was a native of that country and emigrated to America when a young man.  He located in Lancaster County, Pa., and was there married to a Miss Greabile.  They reared six daughters and six sons.
     The father of our subject, Abraham Eschliman, jr., was born in Lancaster, Pa., on the 14th of February, 1800, and was the third in order of birth of the above-mentioned children.  He attained his majority in his native county and was there married to Miss Elizabeth Horst, who was also born in Lancaster County.  After marriage they located in the .same county and there made their home until 1837, when they came direct to Stark County, Ohio, attracted by the fertile soil, and settled on section 32, Lawrence Township.  Their family consisted of six sons and four daughters, all born in Lancaster County, Pa., and eight of whom married and reared families.
     In Lancaster County, Pa., our subject was born, Feb. 17, 1823, the eldest son in the family.  When fourteen years of age he came to the Buckeye State.  His first educational advantages were received in his native State and after reaching Stark County lie was instructed in the primitive log schoolhouse of pioneer days, where "the three
R's'" were the only branches taught.  In 1843, when twenty years of age, he was married to Miss Mary Gardner, a native of Cumberland County, Pa., born near Carlisle, May 9, 1821.  She was an earnest Christian woman and died on the 29th of July, 1890.  Four children blessed this union, two daughters and two sons, only one, Elizabeth, now living.  This daughter married J. R. Lawrence of Lawrence Township, this county.
     After his marriage Mr. Eschliman located on section 21, and still owns the farm there.  At that time very few improvements had been made and he at once commenced developing the property, soon becoming the owner of a line tract of one hundred and seventy acres.  A fine frame dwelling and substantial outbuildings were erected as time
passed, and other improvements were made until the farm compared favorably with any in the county.  All this was accomplished by the industry and perseverance of Mr. Eschliman and his most estimable wife.  Our subject also owns thirty-one acres on section 28.  He has been unusually successful and is well liked by all who have made his acquaintance.  In politics, he is in sympathy with the Republican party.  For twenty years he has been interested in settling estates and has been appointed guardian many times.  He is a member of the Reformed Church of Canal Fulton, was Deacon many years, and Is now an Elder and Trustee.  He is a liberal contributor to the church and one of its
prominent members.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 516
JONAS ESCHLIMAN, a progressive and practical farmer residing on section 30, Lawrence Township, claims Pennsylvania as the State of his nativity.  HE was born in Lancaster County, Pa., about fifteen miles from the city of Lancaster, Nov. 2, 1834.  His father, Abraham Eschliman, was born in the same county in 1800, and after attaining to mature years married Elizabeth Horst, also a native of that county.  In 1837, they came with their family to Stark County, Ohio, and located upon the farm which is now the home of our subject.  It was unimproved, but he transformed it into a valuable tract of land and made his home thereon until his death in August, 1870.  He was one of the leading farmers of the township and a prominent citizen.  In politics, he was a Republican, and was a member of the Mennonite Church.
     Unto Mr. and Mrs. Eschliman were born in Lancaster County, Pa., six sons and four daughters, but the eldest died in infancy.  Nancy died in Macon County, Ill.  She was twice married and was the mother of six children. Christian lives in Lawrence Township; Elizabeth is the wife of Levi Weaver, of Elkhart County, Ind.; Susan is the wife of John A. Hoover, also of Elkhart County; Abraham resides in Nebraska; David makes his home in Montcalm County, Mich.; John died in Pennsylvania in 1837; Samuel lives in Lawrence Township.
     Our subject is the youngest of the family.  He came with his parents to the Buckeye State when in his third year, and was here reared and educated.  On the 1st of March, 1855, he married Miss Fannie Martin, who was born in York County, Pa., June 26, 1834, and was brought to Wayne County, Ohio, in 1835.  Her death occurred Nov. 18, 1861.  Four children graced that marriage: Elizabeth A., now the wife of William K. Wyse, of Ford County, Ill.; Jacob M., of Lawrence Township; Nancy I., who died Apr. 13, 1888; and Jonas E., of Lawrence Township, who was only a week old at the time of his mother's death.
     Mr. Eschliman was again married. Nov. 26, 1863, this time to Miss Martha Martin, a sister of his first wife.  She was born in Wayne County, Ohio, Apr. 11, 1839, and was called to her final rest on the 19th of September, 1891.  Nine children were born of the second marriage, but the eldest died in infancy.  John H. is living in Lawrence Township; he married Miss Amelia Weaver, of Wayne County, Ohio, and they have two children, Alvin R. and William E Abram W., Mary I., Amos M., Ezra A., Daniel R., William H. and Martha M. are at home.
     After his marriage, Mr. Eschliman located on a farm about a quarter of a mile from his present home.  He there spent one year and then located upon the old homestead where he was reared, and where he has reared a family of his own.  He has a fine farm of two hundred acres under a high state of cultivation.  There is a fine orchard, and the many improvements upon the place indicate the thrift and enterprise of the owner, who throughout life has followed general farming, he also engages in stock-raising to some extent, making a specialty- of horses and cattle.  His business career has been a successful one, and he now enjoys a well-merited prosperity.
     Mr. Eschliman is a strong Republican in politics.  For three terms he was elected Trustee, and also served as School Director for many years.  He is a member of the Mennonite Church and takes an active part in church work.  He is recognized as one of the valued citizens of the community, and his upright life and sterling worth have won him high regard.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 244
SAMUEL ESCHLIMAN, who has followed farming throughout his entire life, is now a leading agriculturist of Lawrence Township, residing on section 33.  He was born in Lancaster County, Pa., May 29, 1833, and is a representative of the honored early settlers of Stark County.  His parents left their home in the Keystone State when our subject was a lad of four summers and took up their residence in this community.
     Since that time Samuel has resided in the vicinity of his present home.  The days of his boyhood and youth were spent in the usual manner of farmer lads and he acquired his education in the district schools of the neighborhood.
     On the 15th of January, 1845, in Wayne County, Ohio, Mr. Eschliman was united in marriage with Miss Anna Martin, who was born in that county, Nov. 4, 1833.  The young couple began their dome-tie life upon the farm which has since been the home of our subject, and there reared a family of twelve children, four sons and eight daughters as follows:  Mary A., wife of Frank P. Zimmerman, of Lawrence Township; Fannie J., wife of Edward H. Hershey of Lawrence Township; Sarah H., wife of Martin L. Hollinger of Lawrence Township; Anna B., wife of Amos M. Horst, of the same township; David H., who married Barbara A. Kornhaus, of Wayne County, Ohio, is living in Tuscarawas Township; Susan B., deceased wife of Aaron M. Eblery; Elizabeth M., who died in 1869; Henry A. and Emily J. at home; Elmer S., who is attending school in Mount Union; Ida May and Samuel C,, who are still under the parental roof.  The mother of this family was called to her final rest June 19, 1888, and her death was mourned by many friends as well as by her immediate family, for she was an estimable lady held in regard by all.
     When Mr. Eschliman located upon his farm it was partially unimproved, but with characteristic energy he began its development and has made it a valuable tract of land, its fertile fields now yielding him a golden tribute for the care and labor he bestows upon it.  In his political affiliations, he is a Republican.  The cause of education finds in him a warm friend, and he has done effective service for its advancement while serving as School Director.
     The best interests of the community always receive his support, as he is a public-spirited and progressive citizen.  He holds membership with the Mennonite Church and for fifteen years has served as one of its Deacons, and he also fills the office of Trustee.
     His residence in Stark County covers a period of fifty-five years, during which time he has witnessed much of its growth and upbuilding and has aided in its development.  He certainly deserves representation in the history of his adopted county.
     In addition to his home farm our subject owns one hundred and .seventy-seven acres on section 19, Lawrence Township, which contains a fine vein of coal, from which he receives a good income.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 425
MRS. CAROLINE McCULLOUGH EVERHARD is one of the most prominent women in Stark County, and is President of the Ohio Woman's Suffrage Society.  Her father, Thomas McCullough, was born near Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, on the 6th of March, 1810, and is descended from scotch-Irish ancestors on both sides.  His grandfather, John McCullough, came to America with his family in the year 1793 and in 1799 located near Steubenville, Ohio, becoming a pioneer of that section.  He improved a place in true pioneer style, and there made his home until his death in 1827.  The grandfather of our subject was married in Jefferson County, Ohio, to Miss Jane, daughter of Thomas Ritchie, who wasa native of the green Isle of Erin, and who emigrated to the "land of the free."  Mrs. McCullough was a woman of strong character and more than the average intelligence.  After marriage, her husband kept an hotel for many years in Jefferson County, and there he died in 1852.
     The father of Mrs. Everhard, Thomas McCullough, was the third in order of birth of ten children, and like the average farmer boy of that period, received only a common-school education.  When he was about twenty-two years of age, he went to Virginia, where he was engaged as Superintendent on a plantation for four years near Wheeling.  In February, 1836, he came to Massillon and was employed by the Massillon Rolling Mill Company to superintend the clearing and cultivating of their vast farms.  In 1840 this company failed, and in 1848 Mr. McCullough purchased between three and four thousand acres of land, of which Mrs. Everhard still owns four hundred acres.  About 185l,he became connected as a stockholder with the Massillon branch of the State Bank of Ohio, and later was made its President.  In 1864 this company was merged into the Union National Bank of Massillon, of which he was made President, holding that position until 1873.  He was one of the most prominent men of the county and a very successful farmer.
     Mr. McCullough was married to Miss Nancy Melendy, who was born near Guilford, Vt., Mar. 4, 1811, and died May 8, 1877.  Her mother's maiden name was Marcy Perry, a distant relative of Commodore Perry, of Lake Erie fame.  Mr. McCullough was a very public-spirited and active man, and was engaged in various enterprises.  He was one of the prominent members of the St. Timothy Episcopal Church and Senior Warden for many years.  Formerly a Whig, he later espoused the principles of the Republican party and was active in his support of its measures.  He was well informed on all subjects and was very genial and hospitable and an entertaining conversationalist.  His death occurred in October, 1885.
     Mrs. Everhard was the only child who reached mature years, her birth occurring Sept. 14, 1843, in Massillon, where she was reared.  She was educated in the High Schools of her native town and later went to Media, Pa., where she was graduated from Maria L. Eastman's Seminary in 1864.  On the 7th of November, 1865, she married Capt. H. H. Everhard, a native of Jackson Township, this county, born Nov. 15, 1837.  The Captain was reared in Jackson Township and was educated in the Massillon High Schools but later entered the preparatory department of the college at Gambier.  When the war broke he volunteered in Company E, One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Infantry as Orderly Sergeant and served with his company until cessation of hostilities.  He was honorably discharged and mustered out with the rank of Captain.  After this he took a business course at Pittsburgh and has since been engaged in business here.  He is proprietor of the Warthorst & Co. Stone Quarry, is doing a large business and has lately erected a pressed brick plant.
     Mr. Everhard is a Director in the Union National Bank.  He has a fine farm in Perry Township, lying south of the city, and his residence, a fine stone structure, is at the corner of Main and High Streets.  Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Everhard and are named as follows: Ethel, Melville McCullough and Marion.  Mrs. Everhard has been an extensive traveler, has visited most of the States and is well informed on many subjects.  She is President of the Woman's Suffrage Association and is also Secretary of the Humane Society of Massillon.  When her father died he was Trustee of the Charity Rotch School, and after his death, she was appointed by the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas to fill the vacancy — the first instance in the State of a woman, being appointed Trustee of a public institution where a bond is required, and she is now President of the Board.  She is a woman of great talents and unusual ability, and is always ready to promote any enterprise that works for the good of humanity.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 ~ Page 488
PHILIP EVERHARD, a retired farmer now residing in Canton, has spent his entire life in Stark County.  He was born in Plain Township, Sept. 28, 1812, and is a son of Henry Everhard, a native of Northampton County, Pa.  The grandfather, Paul Everhard, was of German descent.  The father of our subject was a potter by trade and followed that business during his younger years.  He was joined in Wedlock with Miss Mary M. Hewitt, of Washington County, Pa., a daughter of Philip Hewitt, who was also of German lineage.  In the year 1809, Henry Everhard emigrated to Stark County, locating in Plain Township, where he made a permanent settlement.  He carried on general farming, and also operated a grist and saw mill for a number of years.  His wife died in 1829.  He survived her for about twenty years, passing away in 1848.  This worthy couple, who were highly respected in
the community, had a family of five sons and five daughters who grew to mature years, but Philip, the youngest son, is the only survivor.
     Our subject spent his boyhood days quietly upon his father's farm, remaining under the parental roof until he had attained his majority, when he began farming on his own account.  The common schools afforded him his educational advantages, and for some twelve years during the winter season he was engaged in teaching.  As a companion and helpmate on life's journey, he chose Miss Nancy Hane, of Canton Township, a daughter of Christian Hane, their union being celebrated Sept. 1, 1846.  The young couple began their domestic life in Plain Township, where our subject carried on general farming and stock-raising for many years.  He always kept a flock of sheep, which he sold for food purposes, or for the wool which they yielded in 1875, he left the farm and removed to Canton, where he has since resided.  He practically lives retired, devoting only a portion of his time to his business interests.  He sold his farm in 1885.  He owns a fine residence at No. 163 North Cleveland Avenue, a handsome and commodious structure, well finished and tastefully furnished.
     Unto Mr. and Mrs. Everhard six children have been born: Elta, wife of T. A. Howard, of Cleveland; Mary F., who died May 7, 1890; Alvah H., who resides in South Dakota; Otto Philip, who makes his home in Deadwood, S. Dak.; Charles J., who purchased and now resides on the old homestead, in Plain Township; and Ira Hane, who is Teller in the First National Bank of Canton.  The mother of this family departed this life Dec. 22, 1891, in her sixty-seventh year, and many friends mourned her loss.  She was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church, to which Mr. Everhard also belongs, both having united with the church when young.
     In politics, our subject is a Republican.  He has never been an office-seeker, but served for one term as Supervisor of his township.  After coming to the city he suffered greatly from rheumatism in the knee joint for three years and the bone became diseased.  This necessitated radical treatment, and the limb was amputated Oct. 22, 1888.  Since that time Mr. Everhard has enjoyed excellent health.  He is resting after many years of earnest labor, the fruits of his former toil being amply sufficient to keep him in comfort throughout his remaining days.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 ~ Page 185
PETER EVERHART was formerly one of the able agriculturists of Perry Township, and his wise forethought, active enterprise and practical skill in conducting the business of farming and stock-raising made him a valuable agent in developing the rich agricultural resources of this part of Ohio.  Mr. Everhart was born in Ithaca, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1809, and was the son of Jacob and Ann Everhart, natives of Pennsylvania.
     The original of this sketch was reared to manhood in his native State, and for many years followed the occupation of a mechanic.  He was employed in company with his brothers in Massillon, in the manufacture of fanning mills, the firm operating under the name of Everhart Brothers.  They were very successful in this undertaking, and being active business men, invested their money judiciously, and exhibited an influence which was felt for good in their community.
     The lady to whom Mr. Everhart was united in marriage, Nov. 6, 1844, was Miss Elizabeth Clark, who was born in Monroe County, N. Y., May 29, 1827.  She was tlie daughter of Chester and Minerva (Rundle) Clark, natives also of that State and county.  The first year of his married life our subject spent in Lynn, and the following year emigrated to Stark County, this State.  The young couple at once located upon the farm where Mrs. Everhart is at present residing, and where so many years of their happy wedded life were spent.  Our subject was well equipped to make his own way in the world, as he was active, independent, frugal and prudent and possessed withal an enterprising spirit seconded by good habits, and a capacity to do well whatever he undertook.  He played an important part in the upbuilding of Perry
Township, and assiduously tilled the soil for many years.
     To Mr. and Mrs. Everhart were born three sons:  Harvey C., a highly educated young man, who was graduated from the Massillon High School, and the Pittsburgh (Pa.) Commercial College; George K., who is an architect of high standing in Brooklyn, N. Y.; and one deceased.  Our subject occupied a prominent place in local affairs, and
served as Trustee of Perry Township for many years.  He was public-spirited and always heartily in favor of whatever scheme was advanced to promote the interests of his adopted county.  He was a Republican in politics, casting his vote at all times in favor of candidates of that party.  He was a devoted member of the Episcopal Church, and esteemed for his honorable and upright life by all who knew him.  Mrs. Everhart, who is also a member of the Episcopal Church, is a most estimable lady, and has shown herself entirely worthy of the high estimation in which she is held by her many friends and acquaintances.
     At our subject's death, which occurred Oct. 12, 1884, he left an estate of one hundred and twenty acres of valuable land, upon which will be found all the modern improvements which stamp its owner as progressive and well-to-do.  Mrs. Everhart, since the death of her husband, has conducted the business that he left with remarkable success, displaying a general talent for managing affairs.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 ~ Page 364

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