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Source:
History of Columbiana County, Ohio
Harold Barth
In Two Volumes
Illustrated
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka - Indianapolis
1926
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick)
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CHAUNCEY
ZEIGLER, a pioneer resident of Columbiana County and
a veteran of the Civil War, is now living retired at East
Palestine. He was born in Unity Township, Columbiana
County, Sept. 4, 1845, the son of Perry and Hannah
Zeigler.
Perry Zeigler, a native of Pennsylvania, was an
early settler of Ohio. His wife was born in Unity
Township. They were the parents of the following
children: Charles, deceased; John, deceased;
Jennie, deceased, was the wife of John Schaade;
Horace, deceased; Allie, married C. H.
Westacott, lives in New Jersey; Elizabeth,
deceased, was the wife of Leander Zane; and
Chauncey, the subject of this sketch. Mr.
Zeigler died in 1902 and his wife died in 1907, and they
are buried in East Palestine.
Chauncey Zeigler spent his boyhood on his
father's farm in Unity Township and was educated in the
district schools. He was 18 years old at the time of
his enlistment for service in the Civil War as a member of
Company I, 122nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He took part
in the battles of Cedar Creek, Fisher Hill, and the capture
of Petersburg. After the close of the war, Mr.
Zeigler engaged in stock raising and shipping for
several years and then removed to East Palestine, where he
was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad for 20 years.
He is now retired.
In 1870 Mr. Zeigler was united in marriage with
Miss Sarah C. Forney, the daughter of Daniel and
Hannah Forney, pioneers of Unity Township, Columbiana
County. Mrs. Zeigler died in 1916 and is buried
in East Palestine. To Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler was
born a daughter, Maude, who died at the age of four
years.
Mr. Zeigler is affiliated with the Grand Army of
the Republic and is highly esteemed in the community where
he has spent so many years.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio: Historical Publ.
Co. Topeka - Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 958 |
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J. H. ZELLEY, a well known and
highly respected citizen of Salem, is a native of New
Jersey. HE was born in Hartford, N. J., Nov. 8, 1857,
and is the son of Enoch and Sarah B. (Ashead) Zelley,
both deceased. They are buried in Medford, N. J.
J. H. Zelley was reared in New Jersey and
attended the public schools in his native state and also at
Westown, Pa. He followed farming for a time, and at
present is engaged in the sheet metal work in Salem.
On Mar. 26, 1884, Mr. Zelley was united in
marriage with Miss Edith Fawcett, the daughter of
Richard B. and Edith (Test) Fawcett. Richard Fawcett,
father of Richard B. Fawcett, was a native of
Frederick County, Va. He came to Columbiana County in
1807 and purchased a tract of land from a Samuel Davis,
who had purchased it from the government. Richard
Fawcett built a brick house on this property in 1810.
He made all the brick by hand himself, on the farm, and the
few nails which were used were also made by hand in a
blacksmith shop in Salem. The larger timbers were
pinned together by wooden pins. The original land
which he purchased from Samuel Davis contained
112 acres. One room in Mr. Fawcett's
brick house was used for a school room for a few terms.
He died in 1845 and is supposed to be buried in the old
Quaker Grave Yard on Broadway, which is now the site of the
Oriental Stores. His wife is buried in the same place.
Richard B. Fawcett, father of Mrs.
Zelley, was a farmer. He operated 108 acres of
land and was extensively engaged in bee culture. He
died at the age of 76 and is buried in the Friends Grave
Yard on Depot Street, Salem. Mrs. Fawcett
died at the age of 36 years. To Mr. and Mrs.
Fawcett the following children were born: Ezra,
deceased, buried in Alliance; Benjamin; and Mrs.
Zelley.
Mrs. Zelley was educated in the Friends School
in Salem, Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, and Westown, Pa. She was a
teacher for about six years before her marriage. Mr.
and Mrs. Zelley have one child, Sarah E. Ashead.
Mr. Ashead is associated with the Silvers Shops, Salem.
Mr. and Mrs. Ashead have two children, Dudley F.
and J. Howard.
Mr. and Mrs. Zelley are members of the Wilbur Friends
Society of Salem. The Zelley family are held in
high regard throughout the community and have many friends.
Source: History of Columbiana County, Ohio - Vol. II:
Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 885 |
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JEREMIAH
B. ZIMMERMAN, a progressive farmer and stockman of
Salem Township, was born in the township where he lives, in
1851, the son of Samuel and Sarah (Switzer) Zimmerman.
Samuel Zimmerman was a native of
Columbiana County, as was his wife. He followed
general farming during his entire life and met with success.
He died in 1909 and his wife died in 1876. They were
the parents of the following children: Mary C. Anglemyer,
Arabella Marshall, Lydia Weaver, Emmer E., Clark, all
residents of Leetonia; Lucinda S. Bich, lives at
Lisbon; Ada Esther Halverstadt, lives at Leetonia;
and Jeremiah B., the subject of this sketch.
Jeremiah B. Zimmerman spent his boyhood on the
home place and attended the district schools. He has always
been interested in farming and owns a well improved farm in
Salem Township.
On March 20, 1875, Mr. Zimmerman was married to
Miss Sophia Anglemyer, of Leetonia, the daughter of
Jacob and Maria (Wannamaker) Anglemyer, the former a
native of Maryland and the latter of Ohio. Mr.
Anglemyer died July 22, 1888, and his wife died Aug.
15, 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman were born 4
children, as follows: Estella L. Brinker; Lloyd
D.; Bessie; and ErIe C., a chemical engineer,
resides in Akron, Ohio. They are all residents of Leetonia.
Mr. Zimmerman is a Republican, a member
of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church of Leetonia, and
belongs to the Grange. He ranks as one of the dependable
citizens of the community.
Source: History of
Columbiana County, Ohio: Historical Publ. Co. Topeka -
Indianapolis - 1926 - Page 891 |
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