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Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio
by E. M. P. Brister
- Vol. II -
Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.
1909
 
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  WILLIAM K. SCHWENK, who deals extensively in stock, making a specialty of dairy cows, is a native of Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, his birth having occurred in Zieglerville, April 28, 1874.  He comes of an old family of that county and the town of Schwenkville was named in their honor.  His parents were Franklin and Hannah (Krause) Schwenk, natives of Montgomery county, where Mrs. Schwenk departed this life Feb. 2, 1887, her husband now residing in Schwenkville.  He has been engaged in raising and dealing in stock all his life, and his son, William K., acts as buyer and ships the stock to his father, who makes the sales.  He exclusively controls the trade of that town and disposes on an average of six cars of dairy cows per week.  He is an expert in judging that class of stock, having followed the occupation since he was twelve years of age.  He reared the following children, namely:  Elizabeth May, widow of William Bard, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; Aaron, of Norristown, that state; Frank, of Zieglerville, Pennsylvania; Susan, who resides in Pennsylvania; Hannah, deceased; and William K.
     Until he was thirteen years of age William K. Schwenk remained at home, in the meantime acquiring his education at the district schools, and then found employment on a farm, where he remained until he was twenty-one years old, at which age, in the year 1896, he went to Cadiz, Harrison county, Ohio, where he engaged in buying dairy cows.  During the fall of the same year he came to Etna where he followed the same work during the summer season, spending the winters in his native county in the Keystone state until his marriage, when he located permanently in Etna.  Since then in addition to farming he has continued to deal in stock on a large scale, buying and selling cows, horses, hogs, and sheep, with especial attention given to dairy cows, and is the largest stock-buyer in this section of the county.  He ships in the neighborhood of five hundred head of dairy cows annually, together with a great deal of poultry, particularly during the holiday season, and last Thanksgiving he disposed of a carload and also one at Christmas time.  His horses are of the best breeds and every spring he ships two carloads or more to various parts of the country.  He also handles fine cattle which he keeps in excellent condition.  Mr. Schwenk spares neither time nor money in securing and caring for his stock, and consequently is known in many states as a prominent dealer in horses and cattle.  He owns a farm of fifty acres situated one-half mile north of Etna on the Etna road, which he keeps under cultivation, and a home in the village, and in addition to his general farming and stock-raising interests he is a stockholder in the telephone, gas, and oil company, and several other prominent enterprises.
     Mr. Schwenk was united in marriage with Miss Mary Amanda Flake, who was born in New Jersey, Jan. 22, 1882, and went to Pennsylvania with her father, there remaining until her marriage.  She is a daughter of Joseph and Anna (Deyer) Flake.   The mother departed this life in 1886, in her native state - New Jersey - and the father now resides in Norristown, Pennsylvania.  Mr. and Mrs. Schwenk have two children, namely:  Eva, who was born Dec. 23, 1902; and Frank, whose birth occurred June 1, 1906.  Mr. Schwenk gives his support to the republican party and although he is not an active politician he uses his vote and influence during campaigns to further its interests.  He is numbered among the enterprising business men of the community and is held in high respect for his industry and straightforwardness in transactions.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 771
CAPTAIN JOSEPH M. SCOTT is one of Licking county's sons whose record reflects credit upon the community in that he has always been a fearless defender of what he believes to be right.  For a half century he was closely associated with agricultural interests and in all of his business dealings was straightforward and reliable.  He is now living retired, making his home with a daughter in Granville.  He was born Jan. 9, 1830, in Utica, Ohio, and is a representative of an old American family which was founded in Chester county, Pennsylvania, afterward called Adams county.  The family originally came from the north of Ireland.  The battle of Gettysburg is said to have occurred upon their farm.  The line of descent is traced down through Hugh, Abraham, Samuel, Joseph and Josiah Scott to Captain Scott to this review.  His grandfather, Joseph Scott, left the ancestral home in Pennsylvania and made his way down the Ohio river in a dugout and polled to Zanesville.  He settled in Burlington township, Licking county, in 1810, and was there identified with pioneer life in all of its varied phases and experiences.  In 1814 he sold this property and settled in Washington township, where he was the first elder in the Presbyterian church at Utica.  He also served as justice of the peace.  In 1834 he removed to Logan county where his wife died while his death occurred in Lima, Ohio, in1837.  It was in honor of his grandfather that Captain Scott was named.  Captain Scott's father, Josiah Scott, was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1801, and died at Charles City, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1861.  He married Samantha Morey, who was born Dec. 1, 1807, in Rutland county, Vermont, and was a daughter of Abraham and Abigal (Stratton) Morcy.  Her death occurred Mar. 5, 1887, and her grave was made at Charles City, Iowa.  In the family of this worthy couple were seven children: Sanford, who died in March, 1903; Joseph M.; Abigal; Mary Jane, who has also passed away; Eliza Roselia, who was born in 1839 and is married and lives in the state of Washington; Mary Roena, who was born Mar. 2, 1842, and was married in January, 1859, and now lives in Denver, Colorado; and Sidney A., who now resides on a farm two miles from Charles City, Iowa.
     Captain Scott, born and reared in Utica, Ohio, left that place at the age of eighteen years and went to Bellefontaine, where, for three years, he occupied the position of foreman in a clothing and tailoring establishment.  He then returned to Utica where he began business on his own account, but later withdrew from commercial connections and turned his attention to agricultural interests, purchasing a farm of forty acres of Squire L. M. Spellman one mile south of Alexandria, now known as Scott's Corners.  In his farm work he prospered and kept adding to his property from time to time until his and his wife's possessions aggregated four hundred and twenty-five acres.  In addition to tilling the soil and the production of the crops best suited to Climatic conditions, he made a specialty of sheep raising and found it a profitable source of income.  For half a century, from 1852 until 1902, he resided upon that farm and was known as one of the prominent and honored agriculturists of the community.
     Constrained by patriotism he put aside the interests of a growing business, for at the time of the Civil war he enlisted on the 9th of October, 1861, and having raised Company B of the Seventy-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was commissioned its captain.  He inspired his men and much of his own zeal and courage, and led his troops into the engagement at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and the Siege of Corinth.  Captain Scott also took part at the battle of Milliken's Bend, just above Vicksburg, when a boatload of arms was captured by the fleet.  Later he resigned because a young man was sent to him to take the office of Lieutenant when one should have been selected from the company.  He had before his enlistment aided in raising Company D which went to Missouri, but was afterward made a part of the Twenty-second Ohio Infantry.
     On the 3d of September, 1851, Captain Scott was married to Miss Emily M. Eastman, a daughter of Ephriam and Matilda (Hale) Eastman.  Five children were born of this marriage.  Fannie, the oldest, became the wife of George E. Thompson, on the 1st of May, 1872.  He was a native of Guernsey county, born in 1847 and died in Washington, Sept. 30, 1904.  Mrs. Thompson now now makes her home in Granville and her father, Captain Scott, resides with her.  Carrie E., the second daughter, is the wife of T. A. Carroll, of St. Albans township.  Hale E. married Lizzie Lewis and died, leaving one son, Lewis Scott.  Walter is cashier of the Otis & Hough Brokerage & Banking House of Cleveland, and married Katherine Nichols of Virginia.  Helen C. is the wife of Dr. George P. Riebel of Ashland, Ohio.
     Captain Scott has long been a stalwart advocate of progressive public measures.  Felling that the question of slavery was the dominant issue before the people, he joined the ranks of the freesoil party.  Later he was present at the organization of the republican party in Ohio, which had its birth at Columbus.  At this meeting John Sherman presided, and Salmon P. Chase, was nominated for governor.  For one term he served as justice of the peace in St. Albans township and was a candidate on the republican ticket for representative to the legislature and sheriff.  Later espousing the cause of the prohibition party, for he believed that the temperance question was paramount to all others, he now gives to it his loyal support.  He was three times its candidate for representative and was also candidate for lieutenant governor.  He announces his position as follows:  "In sentiment, a Congregationalist, a lifelong enemy of American slavery, the liquor traffic and the lodge."  His position never has been an equivocal one.  He has always stood fearlessly for what he believes to be right, and neither fear nor favor cold swerve him from the course which his judgment and conscience sanction.  He is as loyal in his citizenship as when he followed the old flag on southern battlefields, and all respect him for his unfaltering fidelity.
 Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 - Page 134

CHARLES W. SEWARD		 CHARLES W. SEWARD

 

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 5
  F. M. SHARER

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 66
  C. C. SHAW

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 331
  DANIEL SHAW

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 244
  D. D. SHEPARDSON

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 229
  WILLIAM M. SHERMAN, one of the best known farmers of Licking county, has been actively engaged in agricultural pursuits here for almost thirty-five years.   A native of Muskingum county, Ohio, He was born Oct. 14, 1840., a son of John and Mary (Miller) Sherman, both natives of Fayette county, Pennsylvania.  The father, having learned the miller's trade in his native place, came to Ohio in early manhood and located in Hanover, Licking county, where he engaged in the milling industry, with which he was identified for forty-five years, or until his death, which occurred in 1853, at Dillons Falls, Muskingum county, where he had removed with his family.
     William M. Sherman was reared under the paternal roof, and pursued his education in the district schools until the spring of 1853, when, following his father's death, he removed to Licking county and took up his abode with Samuel B. McKinney, in whose home he remained until he reached manhood.  Upon attaining his majority he assumed the responsibility of providing for his own support and, in the spring of 1861, he went to work for Esquire Smith, receiving in return for his labors ten dollars per month, with the understanding that should his services prove satisfactory to his employer his salary would be increased to twelve and a half dollars per month.  That he found favor in the eyes of his employer is manifest in the fact that he soon received the advanced salary and remained with Esquire Smith for eight years, at the end of which time he was receiving twenty-five dollars per month.  Upon severing his connections with Esquire Smith, Mr. Sherman entered the employ of William R. Seymour, who subsequently became his father-in-law.  In 1864 he made his first investment in Teal estate, purchasing one hundred and twenty acres of wild, uncultivated land in Van Wert county, Ohio.  That this investment was a good one is manifest in the fact that a short time after purchasing the property be sold it for twice what he paid for it.  Later, in 1874, he removed to his present home in Licking county and rented a farm of sixty-one acres, which be cultivated for two years, when, in 1876, he purchased the place and has since added to his holdings until his farm now consists of eighty-two acres.  Mr. Sherman has greatly improved his farm, erecting substantial buildings and bringing the fields under a fine state of cultivation.
     In June, 1896, Mr. Sherman was united in marriage to Miss Mary C. Seymour, a daughter of William R. Seymour, of Licking county.  Her paternal grandfather, Thomas Seymour, came to Licking county in 1803, from Virginia, settling in Madison township, when he held a government land grant of one thousand acres, Mr. Sherman is democratic in politics, and although he served one term as trustee of Madison township, he has never been an office seeker, preferring to devote his time and attention to his agricultural interests.  Mr. Sherman and his wife are members of the First Presbyterian church, and well known throughout the community, while Mr. Sherman is one of the most prominent agriculturists of his locality.
 Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 231
  HENRY SHIPLEY.     Authentic facts of history may well be secured from Henry Shipley, for he is one of the native sons of Ohio and the period of his residence here covers more than seventy-eight years.  He is therefore cognizant of all the changes that have taken place and the labor that has been wrought in transforming this district from a wilderness region into one of rich fertility, peopled by a class of intelligent, enterprising citizens who have wrought along the line of the greatest good to the greatest number and have made this one of the leading counties of the state.  He was born Oct. 28, 1830, in Holmes county, Ohio, his parents being Josiah and Elizabeth (Hoagland) Shipley.  The father came to Ohio from Pennsylvania with his parents and settled in Guernsey county, while the mother was a native of Virginia.  She died in the year 1852 and in 1854 Josiah Shipley removed to Iowa, spending his remaining days in that state, his death occurring there in 1883.
     In the year 1855 Henry Shipley followed his father and the family to Iowa making the trip across the country by wagon and reaching his destination after several weeks of travel in this way.  His father was a farmer but as a young man Henry Shipley learned the carpenter's trade and during the year which he spent in Iowa followed that pursuit.
     Feeling better pleased with Ohio as a place of residence, Mr. Shipley returned to this state in 1856 and was probably furthermore attracted by the fact that he had left his sweetheart here and on the 7th of December, of that year, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A. Parsons, a daughter of Cleveland and Sarah (Coleman) Parsons, who came to Ohio from the state of New York and settled in Bennington township, becoming early residents of that locality, where they assisted in the pioneer development and improvement.  Eight children were born of that union: Willis M.; Josiah C.; Eleanor E.; Miles M.; Martha E., who became the wife of James Shipp and is deceased; Zoa Zella, now the wife of Ora Bowman; Demus and Charles, both deceased.
     After his return to Ohio Mr. Shipley continued to engage in carpentering and as his financial resources increased he became a landowner and took up farming, which he followed until 1883.  In that year he was elected a member of the board of county commissioners and served for two terms.  During his incumbency in the office some of the most important public improvements in the county were made, including the erection of the jail and sheriff's residence, the Children's Home and two armories.  Various other public improvements of a permanent character were made and in all the work of progress Mr. Shipley was deeply interested, giving his cooperation to the various movements for the public good.  He served for several terms as trustee of Bennington township and also served as road supervisor and school director.  In 1900 he was land appraiser for Bennington township and in every public position he bas proven himself capable and honest.  He has always been an advocate of legitimate public improvement, believing also in economy in the administration of office and yet does not believe in careful expenditure to the exclusion of progress.  He is moreover an advocate of good roads, believing in the saying that "good roads put the farmer in touch with good markets."  Since leaving the county commissioner's office in 1890 his attention has been given to his farming interests which are quite extensive and, being well managed, bring to him a gratifying return.  His political allegiance has long been given to the democracy and he is active in the party ranks, while frequently he serves as a delegate to the party conventions.  He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church, in which be is serving as a trustee and his influence is always on the side of right, justice and truth.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 884
  MILES M. SHIPLEY.     Miles M. Shipley, one of the successful and enterprising agriculturists of Washington township, was born in Licking county, Ohio, May 13, 1867, his parents being Henry and Sarah (Parson) Shipley, the former a native of Holmes county, Ohio, and the latter of Licking county.  the father followed the trade of carpentering in early manhood but subsequently turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, with which he was connected until his retirement from active business life.  A document in his political views, he has served for six years as commissioner and is widely recognized as a substantial and public-spirited citizen of his community.  Their family numbered eight children, as follows:  Willis M.,  a resident of Benton townships; Miles M. of this review; Martha E., the wife of James Ship, of Licking county; Zoa Z., the wife of Ora C. Bowman, of Knox county Ohio; and Charles H., who has also passed away.
     Miles M. Shipley obtained his education in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority.  Subsequently he was engaged in the operation of a rented farm and when his unremitting industry and careful expenditure had brought him sufficient capital, he purchased property and is now well known as a prosperous and progressive farmer.
     In 1890 Mr. Shipley was united in marriage to Miss Aldie Virginia Day, whose birth occurred in Licking county in 1865, her parents being John and Elizabeth (Edwards) Day.  The father, a native of West Virginia, is a veteran of the Civil war and makes his home in this county.  The mother, a native of Licking county, also yet survives.  Unto our subject and his wife was born one child, who died in infancy.
     In his political views Mr. Shipley is a stalwart democrat and is now serving as township trustee, which office he has held seven years.  Fraternally he is connected with the Knights of Pythias, No. 551, at Homer, and both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Utica.  They are widely and favorably known throughout the county in which they have spent their entire lives, having ever displayed those traits of character which, in every land and clime, awaken admiration and regard.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 618
  J. G. SHIRER

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 873
  McK. D. SHRADER

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 736
  RICHARD S. SIGLER.     Among the representative citizens and agriculturists of Franklin township is Richard S. Sigler, who for a number of years followed the occupation of wagon-making, previous to taking up farm work.  He is of sturdy German extraction and the name was originally Zigler but in course of time was changed to its present form.  The Sigler family hare been residents of this county for many years and in fact were among its early pioneers, the paternal grandfather, John Sigler, who was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, having located here when a young man.  When he came to these parts the region presented a radically different appearance from what it does today.  There were no farms ready for cultivation, the entire territory being in timber land and strewn with underbrush.  However, Mr. Sigler, being of that sturdy German type which has done so much to develop the farming regions of this country, was undaunted before the difficulties which confronted him and after hard labor, reinforced with patience and perseverance; he succeeded in clearing off the land and putting it in condition for cultivation.  He spent his entire life in this section, where he was finally laid to rest.  The parents of Richard S. Sigler were Jacob and Jane A. (Inlerv) Sigler.  The nativity of his father occurred in Franklin township, where he lived throughout his entire life with the exception of five years spent in Boone county, Iowa.  He engaged in general farming and through his enterprise and industry became one of the most successful agriculturists in the vicinity and established a wide reputation for honesty and straightforward dealing.  Throughout the entire county the Siglers have been noted for their integrity and incessant business activity and have been numbered among the most progressive citizens of the community.  The members of the family were not only diligent and ambitious to succeed but also possessed many laudable traits of character and sought, by modest and temperate lives, to exert the highest possible moral influence in the community.  Jacob Sigler met with an accident by a falling limb which caused his death in the year 1874 and his remains were interred in the Ellis Chapel cemetery in this township.   The accident occurred when he was entering a camp-meeting ground, where it was his intention to engage in religious services.  His wife was a native of Ohio, spending most of her life in Licking county.  When quite young she accompanied her parents to Franklin township, this county, and here remained until her death in 1883, when she was interred in Ellis Chapel cemetery.  Mr. and Mrs. Sigler had the following children: Jessie, deceased; Lavina, wife of William Waldorf, who is a farmer of Boone. county, Iowa; John, deceased; Emma, widow of David Griffith; and Richard S.
     Richard S. Sigler, who was born in Franklin township, Jan. 16, 1836: acquired his education in the old log schoolhouse, which is still retained in the memory of those of his day and, having completed the course of study there, he remained on the home farm, engaging in its daily tasks until he was twenty-four years of age.  He then gave up agriculture for a while and served an apprenticeship as a wagon-maker and, after becoming a journeyman, be followed the occupation for a period of twenty years, and then returned to the occupation of farming.  He owns one hundred and sixty-five acres of land, all of which is highly-improved and in a fine condition for cultivation.  Here he has, together with his residence, all the necessary buildings and machinery required to make agriculture a paying proposition and to conduct it along modern methods.  He engages in general farming and at the same time takes some interest in the breeding of fine cattle, especially Jersey cows.
     On Dec. 18, 1862, Mr. Sigler was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth A. Irwin, who was born on the farm on which she now resides.  Her parents were James B. and Mary (Swern) Irwin.  Her father, a native of Maryland, came to this county with his people when he was three years of age and remained here until he departed this life in 1873, when his remains were interred in Pleasant cemetery, Madison township.  Mrs. Sigler's grandfather was also a native of Maryland, where he passed away in the year 1861.  Her mother was a native of Virginia, who came to Licking county with her people, pursuing the long and tiresome journey in wagons.  In this county she was married and passed away on Mar. 1, 1890.  She had the following children: Elizabeth; Caroline, deceased; George W., who resides near Alexander, Ohio; and John P., deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Sigler had a family of four children: James F., who is a professor in a polytechnic school located in Fort Worth, Texas; J. E., who is a farmer and butcher, near Newark; Orren E., at home; and Rose Mary, deceased.
     Mr. Sigler is of a religious turn of mind and deems it the first and noblest duty of man to acknowledge his allegiance to God upon all occasions and in every walk of life,  and consequently he has ever been enthusiastic in religious work and has always endeavored to live an exemplary life and do all in his power to promote the spiritual welfare of the community.  He is a consistent Christian and a faithful member of the Methodist Protestant church, in which for a number of years he served as superintendent of the Sunday school and as steward and trustee.  He is a man whose religion is not one of word alone but chiefly one of deed and in his long and useful life has abundantly manifested his practical belief in the scriptural teaching, "Faith without works is dead."  In politics Mr. Sigler give his support to the democratic party.  For a period of twenty years he has served as township clerk and has also served as township trustee and member of the school board.  He is affiliated with the Red Men.  An enterprising,   industrious and honorable life and stable qualities of character have won him the respect and esteem of all who know him. 
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 784
  J. D. SIMKINS

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 372
  H. L. SIMPSON

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 287
  EDWIN SINNETT

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 138
  J. B. SINSABAUGH

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 647
  A. F. SLATER

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 834
  CHARLES SLIFE

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 597
  MARTIN SLOUGH

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 675
  ANDREW J. SMITH, owning and cultivating a well improved farm of eighty acres in McKean township, was born in Licking county, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1843, by his parents being George W. and Lida (Piles) Smith, natives of Pennsylvania and West Virginia respectively.  The father, who was sixteen years of age when he came to this county, continued to reside here until called to his final rest on the 11th of September, 1891, the community thus losing one of its most respected and worthy pioneer settlers.  His wife, who survived him but a very brief time, was laid to rest one month later.  Unto this worthy couple were born thirteen children, namely: William H., a resident of Texas; Bennett T., of Licking county; andrew J., of this review; Mary E., the wife of Samuel Wagner, of Nebraska; Martha J., the wife of William Howell; John W. and George W., who have passed away; Richard G.; Sevilia, the wife of Mitchell Willard, of McKean township; Urilla, the deceased wife of Frank Lock; Henry F.; Charles L., living in McKean township; and Asa, who is also deceased.
     Andrew J. Smith acquired his education in the common schools and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority, when he rented a farm and was actively engaged in its cultivation for eight years.  On the expiration of that period he bought a tract of fifty acres in Burlington township, which he sold at the end of two years and then bought a farm of forty acres in McKean township, making his home thereon for twelve years.  After disposing of that property he purchased a tract of eighty acres in McKean township, in the improvement and development of which he has been successfully engaged to the present time.  The farm presents a well kept appearance and everything about the place is indicative of the careful supervision of the owner, whose methods are at once practical and progressive.  His industry has ever been one of his salient characteristics and has been a measure of his prosperity.
     On the 8th of December, 1864, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Johnson, a native of McKean township, Licking county, and a daughter of John L. and Mary A. (Bowers) Johnson, whose family numbered ten children.  The father is deceased but the mother is still living, having now attained the age of eighty-three years.  Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born four children.  Eva May, who is the wife of Felix Nutter, of Newton township, has six children: Grace E., Ray, Blanche, Annie, and Avia and Trevia, twins.  Alice N., who is the wife of Elmer Sillen, of McKean township, ahs three children, as follows: Zora, Hugh and Fred.  William A., who also makes his home in McKean township, is married and has one daughter, Vernie.  George L., the youngest member of the Smith family, is likewise a resident of McKean township.
     Mr. Smith gives stalwart allegiance to the men and measures of the democracy and has served in the position of constable.  His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Evangelist church, with which his wife is also identified.  Having spent their entire live in this county, they have been interested witnesses of its substantial growth and development and, owing to their many excellent traits of character, enjoy the warm regard and esteem of many friends throughout the community.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 841
  DR. D. M. SMITH, for twenty-three years a practitioner in Newark, has given his patients the benefit of unwearied service and superior talent, for he is thoroughly qualified for his professional duties and has ever kept in touch with the progress of the profession through extensive reading and through investigation.  He was born in Cadiz, Ohio, Mar. 28, 1864.  His father, John P. Smith, was a native of Maryland, coming to this city in early life and remaining a resident of Ohio up to the time of his death which occurred in 1904 when he was eighty-eight years of age.  His wife who, in her maidenhood was Hannah Welsh, was born in Maryland and died and died in 1902 at the age of eighty-four years.
     Dr. Smith obtained his literary education in the schools of Harrison county and Cincinnati, Ohio.  When he had reviewed the field of business in order to make choice of a profession or calling which he wished to make his life work, he took up the study of medicine in 1880, under the direction of his cousin, Dr. J. M. Smith, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, who was one of the leading physicians there.  He was also a student under his oldest brother, William K. Smith, a prominent physician; who in early manhood was killed by a horse, and is the only one in a family of ten children who has died.  Continuing his preparation for his chosen profession Dr. Smith entered the Miami Medical College, from which he was graduated with the class of 1885.  Locating at Newark; he has since remained in active practice here and through the twenty-three years of his identification with the professional interests of this city he has enjoyed to the fullest extent the respect and good will of his fellow citizens by reason of his strict conformity to high standards and the ability and efficiency which he has displayed in the performance of his daily round of duties.  While he has given his attention to general practice, he has specialized to some ex-tent in the department of surgery and for eighteen yearn has been the surgeon for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, also for a long period for the Interurban Company.  He has been physician and surgeon for the county infirmary for nine years and in all of these connections he has done very capable professional work.  In addition to his practice he is also ice president of the Consumers' Brewing Company.
     In 1888 Dr. Smith was married to Miss Jennie Gamble of Cleveland, Ohio.  Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.  He gives his political support to the democratic party, but the only office which be has ever sought or filled is that of coroner, in which position he served for seven years, when he resigned.  He prefers to give his undivided attention to his professional duties and now has an extensive practice.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 323
  F. WALTER SMITH, a prominent and prosperous farmer of Monroe township who has rendered many useful public services and whose industry and perseverance have made him one of the substantial men of the community, is a native of Jersey township, Licking county, where his birth occurred Jan. 23, 1856.  Here he has spent the greater part of his life actively engaged in tilling the soil and raising stock in which, owing to his diligence and good management, he has met with splendid success and has accumulated sufficient means with which not only to assure his own comfort but also to be a beneficial factor in the general worth of the community.  His parents are Joseph and Mary (Gregory) Smith, his father being a son of Captain John B. Smith, a man of considerable wealth and influence and who came to this county from the state of Virginia at a very early day.  Joseph Smith is a carpenter by trade and this occupation he followed for some time after locating here but eventually gave up his trade and turned his attention to agriculture.  For many years he has followed this pursuit in connection with stock-raising and is well known throughout the township as an enterprising farmer and a man of strict honesty and character worth.
     On his father's farm F. Walter Smith spent his boyhood and youth, in the meantime acquiring his education in the district schools of his native township, where he remained until he was twenty-three years of age, when he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Miller, daughter of Washington and Catherine (Cramer) Miller of Monroe township.  After his marriage he continued farming in Jersey township for twelve years, thence removing to Franklin county, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits for three years, at the expiration of which time he removed to Monroe township and settled on the farm he is now cultivating.  His land is in excellent condition and since he took possession be has added many improvements including fences, barns and outbuildings, which have greatly enhanced the value of the property.  His soil is very productive and Mr. Smith cultivates it by the most modern methods, so that from, year to year he harvests large crops of hay, grain and other products.  In addition to carrying on general farming he pays some attention to stock-raising and has a number of head of fine horses, sheep and cattle.  He is a progressive farmer and through his industry and perseverance he keeps his tract of land, which consists of one hundred and twenty acres, in a high state of cultivation and endeavors through modem methods to make it produce its maximum yield, in which he has thus far been successful and throughout the township is recognized as among those who thoroughly understand the various phases of the enterprise.
     Mr. and Mrs. Smith have eight children: Cecil, deceased, born Jan. 13, 1882; Floyd, whose birth occurred on Jan. 7, 1884; Roxie, who was born July 11, 1886, and became the wife of Lester Piper; Pearl, born Jan. 4, 1888; Gale, who entered this life Nov. 12, 1890; Dean, born Feb. 12, 1895; Virgil, born June 5, two years later; and Arthur, the youngest child, whose birth occurred Jan. 26, 1899.  Mr. Smith is prominent in the affairs of Jersey township and served several years as a member of the school board and also as road supervisor.  He gives his support to the republican party and is active during campaigns in order to secure the election of its candidates.  Fraternally he is a connected with Johnstown Lodge, K. P.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 780
  G. W. SMITH, M. D.     The qualities demanded of the successful physician are not different from those which are required in other business or professional lines: the same analysis, the same alertness, and the same watchful spirit and keen discrimination are necessary in all avenues of honorable activities where success would be attained.  The application of the qualities only is different, but the result in all cases is the same - success and progress.  Possessing all the requisite qualities of the able physician, Dr. Smith has become well known as a practitioner of medicine and surgery in Newark.  He was born in Randolph county, West Virginia, June 23, 1868.  His father, Isaac Smith, was also a native of that state and a representative of one of its old families.  He devoted his life to the occupation of farming and was accidentally killed in February, 1908, when sixty-four years of age.  He married Chlorinda Carr, also a native of West Virginia, in which state she still resides.
     It was in the place of his nativity that Dr. Smith began his education as a public school student, and later he taught school for four years prior to taking up the study of medicine.  After spending one term in the University of Maryland and three terms in the Eclectic Medical College at Cincinnati, from which he was graduated in 1904, he commenced practice in West Virginia.  He had already, in 1898, passed the required examination before the West Virginia State Medical Board and had done successful work in the line of his profession, but, desiring further training for this field of labor, had resumed his studies in Cincinnati, and, following his graduation there, came to Newark, where he has since remained in active practice.  In 1906 he supplemented his previous medical knowledge by a post-graduate course in diseases of women and in surgery, at the Chicago Polyclinic.  He belongs to the Ohio Eclectic Medical Association, and is doing good work in his professional service.
     In July, 1902, Dr. Smith was married to Miss Emma Florence Stir, a native of Pike county, Ohio, and a daughter of Aaron and Nancy N. (Culp) Stir.  The father was born in Germany, while the mother was born in Jackson county, Ohio, of German parentage.  Mrs. Smith is associated with her husband in his professional labors, being a member of the medical fraternity.  She is a graduate of the Laura Memorial Women's Medical College, completing the course there in 1901, while in 1904 she was graduated from the Cincinnati Eclectic Medical Institute.  She is a member of the West Virginia- Medical Association and the Ohio Eclectic Medical Association.  Through their joint labors Dr. Smith and his wife are accomplishing an excellent work in professional lines, the knowledge and effort of the one stimulating and encouraging the work of the other.  In his fraternal relations Dr. G. W. Smith is a Knight of Pythias.  He has had little opportunity for active participation in public affairs, preferring always to give his attention to his specific duties, and at no time neglecting the work that devolves upon him in his efforts to assist his fellowmen in regaining health.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 213
  GEORGE L. SMITH is well known and highly respected in the business circles of the city, and as well in political circles.  He is manager of the Newark Gear-Wood Company and, while he has not put himself forward as an aspirant for political office, yet owing to his honesty, thoughtfulness and executive ability he has been sought by his fellow citizens to come before the public, and consequently has for some time held the honor of representing his ward in the city council.  He is a man of sound judgment and acknowledged as reliable in all matters of business and is looked upon as one of the most conservative men in commercial lines in the city.  He was born in Franklin township, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, Feb. 26, 1866.  He is of German and Scotch extraction.  His father, George W. Smith, was a native of Lawrence township in the same county.  In his younger days of activity the elder Smith was acknowledged to be one of the finest carpenters throughout the entire region.  He is still living in his native town and is in  excellent health at the advanced age of seventy-four years.  George Smith, grandfather of the subject, migrated from Scotland in the early days and settled in Tuscarawas county.  He had been a basket maker in the old country and upon locating in the United States established himself in the basket making business, which he followed until the time of his death.  Catherine Patterson Smith, mother of the subject, was also a native of Tuscarawas county, where she is still living.  Mr. Smith's ancestors, as for back as they can trace in history, are long lived on both sides of the house, and many of them have lived to attain great age.
     George L. Smith had few advantages in an educational line.  When a mere lad he was enrolled as a pupil in the schools of Tuscarawas county, but was compelled to give up his studies before he had completed the entire course and go out into the world for himself.  He initiated himself into the business world when he was ten years of age.  He employed at whatever he could get until finally he apprenticed himself to a gear maker and wood worker in Canton, Stark county, Ohio.  He continued in this line of work for some time, all the while showing a natural aptitude for wood mechanism.  His progress was rapid and he finally succeeded in becoming a master gear maker and wood worker.  In 1894 he repaired to Newark, Ohio, and seemed employment with the Newark Gear-Wood Company.  At the time Mr. Smith entered the employment of the firm it was in its infancy.  He had not been at work long for this company when his artisanship was recognized as being of high class.  He soon made himself one of the most useful men in the employ of the firm, and one who was adding greatly to its interests.  The class of fine work which Mr. Smith turned out gave the company a wide reputation.  His services finally became appreciated as invaluable and he was promoted to the responsible position of manager of the company, in which station he has been serving for the past three year.
     In 1894 he wedded Marguerite Nalbach, who was a native of Germany.  They have the following children: Loren, Gladys, George, Harold, Helen and Catherine.  Mr. Smith is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows, the Modern, Woodmen and the American Insurance Union.  Religiously, he is a member of the Lutheran church.  While Mr. Smith is abreast of the times with respect to political issues he has always withheld becoming actively interested in politics beyond casting his vote and using his influence for the election of candidates best fitted for public service.  He has always himself been opposed to holding public office, although being a popular citizen he has been invited to launch out in the political world.  However, be has been prevailed upon to be a politician to the extent of representing the citizens of his ward in the city council.  He has been a councilman for the past four years. 
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 639
  H. P. SMITH, who is now among the enterprising and substantial agriculturists of Newton township, and who has gained considerable prominence in politics, and also as a member of the Masonic order, is a native of McKean township, where his birth occurred Sept. 9, 1855.  He was a son of George W. and Lydia (Piles) Smith, the former a native of the Keystone state and the latter of this county. They had thirteen children, namely: William H., of Oak township; B. F., who resides in Knox county; Andrew J., a resident of McKean township; Mary, wife of Samuel Wagner, who lives in Nebraska; Martha, who was united in marriage with William Howell, of Missouri; John W., George W. and Asa, all of whom are deceased; H. P., of this review; Richard G., who resides in Missouri; Sivila, the widow of M. W. Willard; Emily, the deceased wife of Frank Lock; and Charles L., who resides in McKean township.  Mr. Smith departed this life Aug. 20, 1893, and his wife three months later, on October 24, of the same year.
     In the district school H. P. Smith pursued his studies, in the meantime engaging with his father in performing the labors of the farm.  After putting aside his text-books he followed farming on the old home place until he was twenty-four years of age, when he united in marriage with Miss Nancy Welsh, a native of Perry county, where she was born Oct. 29, 1853, and a daughter of Henry and Johanna (Post) Welsh, her father a native of Maryland and her mother of Perry county.  They had a family of twelve children, and both have departed this life.  Immediately following his marriage Mr. Smith left the old homestead and rented a farm which he cultivated for a period of ten years, during which time he met with signal success and acquired sufficient means to purchase the farm upon which he now lives in Newton township.  He possesses sixty acres of land and since acquiring the property he has devoted his entire time to its cultivation and has so improved his acreage, with all the buildings, machinery, and other conveniences requisite to carry on general farming that his place is now one of the finest in the township.
     Mr. and Mrs. Smith had one daughter, Viola May, whose birth occurred Sept. 1, 1889, and who departed this life in March, 1805.  Mr. Smith is affiliated with the Lutheran church of Vanatta, Ohio, and, being a man of high moral character, he is very observant of his religious duties.  To the democratic party he has always given his political support.  He is a prominent member of Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M., at Fredonia.  Mr. Smith is industrious and enterprising and his patience and perseverance, reenforced by hard work and careful management, maintain him in his present prosperity.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 711
  MRS. ROSE A. (McDONELL) SMITH, the widow of Patrick Smith, is well known in Newark, where she has a wide and favorable acquaintance.  She was born in Ireland at the Castle Blaney estate, and came to America when sixteen yeas of age, becoming a resident of New Jersey.  A year later she removed to Newark, Ohio, where she has since resided.  She is a daughter of Michael and Mary McDonell, both of whom were natives of Ireland.  Her father was a shoemaker by trade and followed that occupation throughout his entire life.  He was industrious, energetic and reliable and whatever success he enjoyed was attributable to his own labors.  He passed away in March, 1888, while his wife survived until Mar. 23, 1908, and died at the advanced age of ninety-seven years.  In the family of this worthy couple were ten children: Mrs. Smith, of this review; Elizabeth, the wife of John McKenna, of Newark, Ohio; Esther, who is the widow of Benjamin Nichols and makes her home in Newark, also a resident of Newark, Ohio; and six who are deceased.
     Rose A. McDonell, spending her girlhood days under the parental roof, left her father's home for a home of her own when on the 28th of December, 1857, she gave her hand in marriage to Patrick Smith, a native of County Down, Ireland.  He came to the United States when eighteen years of age and first settled in the state of New York, whence he removed westward in 1853, establishing his home in Ohio.  He was afterward roadmaster for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for ten years and then turned his attention to the lumber business, organizing the Smith Lumber Company of Newark and establishing a lumberyard, which he successfully conducted until his death.  He carried a large stock of lumber and builders' supplies and had a liberal patronage.  His business methods were ever straightforward and reliable and he secured a liberal patronage that enabled in to leave a comfortable competence to his family when death claimed him.
     Unto Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born ten children: William H., a resident of Newark, Ohio; Fannie A., at home; James P., deceased; Frank M., who also makes his home in Newark, Ohio; Catherine E., the wife of A. C. Davis, of Newark, Ohio; Rose J., who has passed away; Olive, a graduate of St. Mary's academy; Bessie, deceased; and two who have likewise passed away.
     The death of the husband and father occurred Apr. 16, 1894, and thus Newark lost one of its representative, reliable and honored business men.  He had long figured prominently in its commercial circles and his worth had gained for him the warm friendship of those with whom he came in contact. 
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 265
  SIDNEY SMITH.  The name of Sidney Smith is a familiar one in almost every household throughout Licking county, as well as in various other sections of the state, for he was engaged in buying and selling stock for many years, but is now living retired at his farm home in Madison township.  He is a native son of the Buckeye state, born near Albany, in Franklin county, one of eleven children, whose parents were William E. and Rumalhah (Boyd) Smith.  Both parents were natives of Newark, New Jersey, whence immediately following their marriage they made their way to Franklin county, this state, where the father operated a sawmill.  In 1839 they removed to Licking county and the father purchased a farm in Mary Ann township.  Later he secured land in Iowa and in 1856 made a trip to that state.  He was making his way on foot from Webster City to Fort Dodge to pay his taxes and being caught in a severe snow storm was frozen to death.  The mother survived for a long period and passed away in 1896 at an advanced age.  Of their family of eleven children, eight of the number now survive, namely: Daniel, a resident of Newark, Ohio; Julia F., who makes her home with our subject; Sidney, of this review; Sarah Jane, who is also with her brother of this review; Margaret, the wife of Harvey Lawyers, a resident of Newark township, Licking county; James and William, twins, the former a resident of Newark township, and the latter of Perry county, Ohio; and Ella, who is also with Mr. Smith of this review.
     Sidney Smith was born Jan. 6, 1839, and was but three months old when brought by his parents to Licking county, so that he has practically been reared here.  He pursued his studies in the district schools and remained under the parental roof through the period of his boyhood and youth.  At a very early age he engaged in buying and selling stock, to which he devoted his entire time and attention for thirty years.  He was the largest stock buyer in this section of Ohio and for many years bought all the stock in this and two adjoining counties, becoming one of the best known men and most successful stock dealers in Licking county.  In 1870 he purchased his present home farm, situated in Madison township, whereon he has since made his home.  His property is well improved and constitutes one of the most valuable farms of this locality.
     Mr. Smith was married Apr. 24, 1872, the lady of his choice being Miss Isabelle Pigg of Madison township.  Her death occurred Jan. 4, 1884, and since that time Mr. Smith has lived retired, renting his land, although he still retains his residence on his farm and makes a home for his sisters.
     Mr. Smith's business affairs  were interrupted at the time of the Civil War, when, in 1861, he became a member of the Seventy-sixth Ohio Volunteer infantry.  He took part in many of the important engagements of the war, including Arkansas Post, Raines Bluff, Chickasaw Bayou, Jackson, Mississippi, and many others of minor importance.  He was also in the siege of Vicksburg and was mustered out at Black River, Mississippi, after which he returned home and resumed his business interests.  He still maintains pleasant relations with his old army comrades through his membership in Lemert Post, G. A. R.
     Mr. Smith is a republican in politics but has never been active in public life.  Throughout his career of continued and far-reaching usefulness his duties were performed with the greatest care, and business interests were so managed as to win him the confidence of the public, while the competency which he acquired was such as to now enable him to spend the evening of his days in well earned ease, surrounded with friends and an the comforts that go to make life worth living.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 57
  WILLIAM H. SMITH.     William H. Smith is the president of the P. Smith Sons Lumber Company and is connected with various other business enterprises of benefit to the city.  He belongs to that class of representative American men who in promoting individual success have also contributed in large measure to the general prosperity.  One of Newark's native sons, he was born Oct. 9, 1858, his parents being Patrick and Rose Ann (McDonald) Smith, both of whom were natives of Ireland.  The father came to the United States about 1844 when a young man and about 1846 took up his abode in Newark, coming down the old Ohio canal from Cleveland.  He was married in this city, his wife having previously come from Ireland when sixteen years of age, locating first in Newark, New Jersey, after which she removed to Newark, Ohio.  Patrick Smith worked on the railroad between Newark and Sandusky and during the period of its construction was made foreman.  Later he became road master and so served until after the outbreak of the Civil war.  In 1865 or 1866 he established himself in the lumber business, organizing the present lumber interests now conducted under the name of the P. Smith Sons Lumber Company.  This is today one of the oldest business enterprises of the city and from the beginning success has attended the efforts of those in charge.  In 1878 the firm name was changed to P. Smith & Son on the admission of William H. Smith to a partnership and in 1896, following the father's death, the business was incorporated as the P. Smith Sons Lumber Company.  As the years passed by the trade gradually increased and Patrick Smith became one of the prosperous residents of his adopted city.  He was moreover recognized as a man of sterling worth and marked force of character and was frequently called to positions of public honor and trust.  He held the office of city councilman for several years and was township trustee for a number of years.  He likewise acted as a director of the Children's Home for some years and at all times was interested in everything pertaining to the welfare and progress of the community.  He gave his political support to the democracy until the year of the Blaine campaign - 1884 - when he allied himself with the republican party and was afterward a stanch advocate of its principles.  He held membership in the Catholic church and was a man of high moral worth, who never hesitated to express his convictions and stood fearlessly in support of what he believed to be right.  He died in 1894 and the community mourned the loss of one whom it had come to known and respect as a man and citizen of genuine worth.  His widow still survives and resides with her daughters, Fannie and Ollie, in this city.
     William H. Smith spent the days of his boyhood and youth in his parents' home and obtained his early education in the public and parochial schools of Newark, while later he attended the De La Sala at Toronto, Canada.  Following his return to Newark he entered his father's office and soon afterward was admitted to the business as a partner.  This is today one of the oldest lumber yards of the city and an extensive patronage is enjoyed, owing to the straightforward business policy which has ever been followed and the enterprising methods which have characterized the conduct of the undertaking.  Mr. Smith is moreover a stockholder and director in the Newark Trust Company and a stockholder and director of the Hanover Pressed Brick Company, of which he is also the vice president.  He is also president of a retail lumber yard in Columbus, and is interested in several tracts of timber land and two sawmills in Tennessee.  He has been president of the Board of Trade in Newark for a number of years and is justly accounted one of the leading business men of the city.  During his administration as president of the Board of Trade he infused new life into Newark, doing most effective work in securing the establishment of industries here and in promoting the growth and development of the city along various lines.
     In 1880 occurred the marriage of Mr. Smith and Miss Margaret Radigan, of Newark.  They became the parents of two children, of whom one is now living, Emmett, who is in the office with his father.  The wife and mother died about 1888 and ten years later Mr. Smith wedded Miss Estella Brennan of Newark.  Unto this marriage have been born four children: Gerald A., Mary E., Norvert W. and Martha Grace.
     Mr. Smith belongs to Newark Lodge, No. 391, B. P. O. E., and is also connected with the Catholic Order of Foresters and with the Catholic church.  He is independent in politics but is never remiss in the duties of citizenship, giving hearty and helpful cooperation to every movement that is calculated to benefit the city along lines of substantial and material improvement.  He today occupies a prominent place in commercial and financial circles and is honored and respected by all, not along because of the prosperity which he has achieved but also owing to the straightforward methods he has eve followed in all of his business connections.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 18
  W. L. SMITH.     W. L. Smith, president and general manager of the Simpson Heater Company, has for eighteen years been connected with this business, during which time he has made steady progress, working his way upward from a humble position until he is now the chief executive officer, with a controlling voice in matters of vital importance to the concern.  He is recognized as a strong and forceful business man, wisely using his opportunities and coordinating forces until he produces a harmonious whole.
     Mr. Smith is a native of Ohio, his birth having occurred in Knox county on the 13th of June, 1870.  His father, James B. Smith, was born in Virginia and came to Knox county in 1866.  There he carried on business as a contractor and builder until 1884, when he removed to Newark and has since been identified with building operations in this city.  He married Julia Scott, a native of Licking county, and a daughter o William and Eliza (Cawley) Scott, pioneer residents of this county.
     The public schools afforded to W. L. Smith the educational privileges which he enjoyed and which fitted him for the responsibilities of life.  After putting aside his text-books be turned his attention to the foundry business, in which he has since been engaged.  He has thoroughly mastered every task that has devolved upon him, has become familiar with the trade in every department and is thus able, in a position of executive control, to carefully direct the labors of those who serve under him and produce the best results for the development of the business.  For eighteen years he has been with the Simpson Heater Company, his merit and ability recommending him for successive promotions until in 1906, following the death of Mr. Simpson, he was elected president and general manager.  This is one of the old firms and extensive industrial enterprises of the city.  The business was originally carried on under the name of the Thomas Simpson Foundry for many years, when it was reorganized as the Simpson Heater Company.
     In 1902 Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Miss Cora Simpson, a daughter of the late Thomas Simpson, a native of England, who came to Newark and here established the business which now bears his name.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith are both widely and favorably known in this part of the state, and their home is the center of a cultured society circle.  He is a most enterprising business man, alert and energetic, conducting his affairs in keeping with the modern business spirit, and brooking no obstacle that can be overcome by determined and honorable effort.  His labors have brought him gratifying success, and as the head of the Simpson Heater Company he is contributing as well to the material progress and upbuilding of Newark.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 433
  JACOB SMOKE

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 802
  S. O. SMOKE

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Isaac Smucker		 ISAAC SMUCKER

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PICTURE B. G. SMYTHE

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  DWIGHT SMYTHE

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  CHARLES SNARE

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  OLIVER PRESCOTT SOOK

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PICTURE JOHN W. SPEELMAN

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  A. T. SPEER

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  W. W. SPELLMAN

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  C. H. SPENCER

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  G. W. STALTER

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  J. A. STALTER

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  A. T. STANTON

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  C. R. STARK

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  A. A. STASEL

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  J. P. H. STEDEM

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 112

Joseph E. Stewart		 MRS. MARY O. (SOUSLIN) STEWART, the widow of Joseph E. Stewart, was born in Union township, Licking county, Ohio, May 22, 1858, her parents being George J. and Martha E. (Terman) Souslin, he also being a native of Licking county while his wife was a native of Virginia, coming to Licking county when she was two years old.  The father followed agricultural pursuits throughout his business career and was also active in politics, upholding the men and measures of the democracy.  His demise occurred on the 30th of May, 1899, and his wife survived him until Oct. 17, 1901, when she, too, was called to her final rest.  Their family numbered eight children, namely: Samuel, deceased; Mrs. Stewart; Alonzo, a resident of Dayton, Ohio; Ida B., who has also passed away; Curtis; Clement L., who is deceased; Barney, living in Newark, Ohio; and one who died in infancy.
     In May, 1879, Mary O. Souslin became the wife of Joseph E. Stewart, whose birth occurred in Newark township, Licking county, Oct. 7, 1832, a son of Alexander and Fannie (Evans) Stewart.  The father, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 7, 1795, passed away in 1866, his demise occurring on the 31st of Ocotber of that year.  His wife, whose natal day was May 1, 1800, came to Licking county, Ohio, in 1805 and was called to her final rest in 1895, when she had attained the venerable age of ninety-five years.  Unto this worthy couple were born eleven children, of whom but one survives - Elizabeth, the wife of Jackson Blind, of Licking county, Ohio.  Those deceased are Mary Ann, William M., John, Mary, James E., Joseph E., Robert B., Angeline P., Samuel H. and Francis A.  Unto Joseph E. and Mary O. (Souslin ) Stewart were born six children, as follows: John D., whose birth occurred Nov. 22, 1880, and who is now a practicing physician of Indianapolis; Frank B., who was born in April, 1881, married Ethel M. Litzenburg, and assists his mother in the work of the home farm; William A., who was born Mar. 22, 1885, now at home; Edith May, born Jan. 7, 1890, who is now the wife of John E. Elliott, of Licking county, Ohio; Joseph E., who first opened his eyes to the light of day on the 18th of November, 1895; and Harold Alexander, born Nov. 28, 1902.
     Joseph E. Stewart followed agricultural pursuits as a life occupation and in addition to the work of the fields he made a specialty of raising sheep, both branches of his business returning to him a gratifying annual income.   His political allegiance was given to the democratic party but he had no desire for the honors or emoluments of office.  When he was called to the home beyond on the 30th of October, 1905, the county mourned the loss of one of its worthy native sons and substantial citizens.  He was a representative of one of the early pioneer families of Licking county and his labors were an important element in its later development and progress, Mrs. Stewart now manages and operates her farm of two hundred and eighty acres in Newark and Newton townships and is also engaged in raising sheep, being a woman of superior business qualifications and excellent executive ability. Her religious faith is indicated by her membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, in the work of which she takes an active and helpful interest. She bas gained an extensive circle of friends throughout this county during the half century of her residence here and, like her husband, is highly, esteemed as a representative of one of its earliest pioneer families.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 172
  CHARLES H. STIMSON

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 486
  J. N. STONE

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 726
  ROBERT B. STONE

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 567
  BENJAMIN FRANKLIN STOVER

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 559
  RICHARD SUTPHEN

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 812
  G. L. SWARTZ

Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 416
  ALVEY SWISHER.   Alvey Swisher, a retired agriculturist of Newark township, was born in Licking township, Dec. 26, 1826, and has thereafter passed the eighty-second milestone on life's journey.  His ancestors came here in the early days while the country was densely covered with forests and were among that excellent class of sturdy citizens who assisted in developing the natural resources of the county.  His great-grandfather, Nicholas Swisher, was twice united in marriage and reared a family of twenty children, one of whom was Jacob Swisher, the grandfather, a native of Virginia, who came to this state about the year 1802 and carried on general farming, marketing eggs, chickens and butter which he took on horseback to the town, the nearest place at the time where he could dispose of his products being Zanesville in Muskingum county.  He labored on his farm all his days until he entered into rest, his remains being interred in Green cemetery, Licking township.  His son, Abram Swisher, was a native of Licking township, this county, and resided there several years after his marriage but subsequently removed to the farm in Newark township now under cultivation by his son, where he resided until the year 1830, when he accidentally lost his life while engaged in loading logs.  His remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery which is located on his farm.  His wife, Hannah Wilkin, a native of Virginia, passed away here and was laid to rest in the same cemetery in which lie the remains of her husband.  In their family were three children: Alvey; David, retired cigar dealer living in Columbus, Ohio; and Mary Ann, deceased.  Upon the death of Mr. Swisher his wife was united in marriage to John Emory, by whom she had three children: Catherine, wife of Sylvester Reasoner, of Newark, Ohio; Martha J., who became the wife of W. B. Ruthledge, residing on a farm in Franklin township; and Elizabeth, deceased.
     Alvey Swisher was but two years of age when his parents removed from the place of his birth to the farm upon which he now resides and which is situated three miles east of the old home.  He was reared amid the wild scenes and environments of pioneer life and his memory forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present.  He pursued his education in one of the oldtime log schoolhouses, such as were common at that day.  Its furnishings were primitive and the methods of instruction were very crude compared to the teaching of the present time.  Mr. Swisher, when not occupied with the duties of the schoolroom, assisted in the work of the home farm and thereon remained until his marriage in 1846.  In the following year he located on the farm on which he now resides and where for many years he pursued general farming and also engaged in breeding and raising stock.  He owns two hundred and twenty acres of land upon which he has made many improvements.  His commodious residence which is of modern type of architecture, is one of the finest in the township and all of his other buildings are of substantial character and in excellent condition.  Although he has retired from active life he still superintends his land and manages his business affairs.
     On Mar. 18, 1846, Mr. Swisher wedded Miss Sarah Franks, who departed this life fifty-eight years later.  They had eight children, namely: Mary Margaret, deceased; Jonathan A., an agriculturist of Franklin township; Hannah Catherine, deceased; Elizabeth S., who keeps house for her father; Nervina, deceased; Elma L., at home; Louisa V., who is the wife of M. Martin, residing in Newark, Ohio; and Perry F., deceased.  Mr. Swisher has always been affiliated with the democratic party and has never found cause to waive his loyalty to his party, in the success of which he has always been interested.  For many years he served as township treasurer and, being a public-spirited man, has always been ready to further all measures purposed for the general welfare of the community.  He belongs to the Lutheran church, in which he has held office and to which he is a liberal contributor.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 815
  JOHN P. SWISHER, long prominent in agricultural circles of Union township Licking county, is now living in retirement after a long life devoted to farming.  He was born Oct. 14, 1837, in Lima township, a son of Joseph and Dorothy (Houser) Swisher, his father having been a native of Virginia, while his mother was a native of Ohio.  In their family were seven children, namely: Sarah, who became the wife of Oscar F. Wilson, of Columbus, Ohio; O. Rhoda, who was united in marriage to Ebenezer Graham, and lives in Madison, Indiana; John P., our subject; Nancy, the wife of George Whitehead; Mary, a resident of Columbus, Ohio; Jacob Sennett, who lives in Colorado; and Stephen. who makes his home in Omaha.
     On his father's farm in Lima township John P. Swisher spent his boyhood days, acquiring his preliminary education in the neighboring schools and subsequently taking a three years' course in the Columbus high school.  After completing his studies he remained on the home farm until be was seventeen years of age, and then taught school for awhile, later serving as a clerk for about eight years, at the expiration of which time he commenced farming in Licking township.  He began his agricultural life on a farm of one hundred and sixty-five acres which he had obtained from his father-in-law, and to which from time to time he added until he owned a magnificent place consisting of something over six hundred acres.  He has since given his son and his son-in-law each a· farm of one hundred acres, and sold to them the reservoir farm, and has retired from active life and removed to Hebron locating in an elegant new residence on Basin street, in which he still resides.
     On March 4, 1861, Mr. Swisher wedded Miss Sarah Green, a daughter of Benjamin and Mary Green; born in 1839.  They were the parents of two children, namely: Karey A., who resides in Millersport, Ohio, engaged with a Mr. Pence in the hay and grain business.  He married Florence Stoolfire., a daughter of Charles Stoolfire, and they have one daughter, Louise; and Mary, who became the wife of George Stinson, of Utica, Ohio, and has had five children, two of whom survive, namely, Carl and Thelma.  Mr. Swisher does not ally himself with any particular political party, as it has always been his opinion that one should vote for the candidate, after having duly considered his qualifications, rather than for party principles.  Consequently he reserves the right to examine the ballots of the several political cults and mark his ticket independently.  For forty-seven. years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he is an active worker and of which he has served as steward for some time.  Being a man possessed of those qualities of character which add dignity to his person and command respect.  He has been very influential in his community, endeavoring to live in obedience to the teachings of Christ, in whom he anchors his hope for a higher and better life.  His industry and enterprise have not only been a benefit to him and his family, but also to the entire county, in the financial circles of which he figures prominently, being a stockholder in the Hebron Bank, the Park National Bank of Newark, and the Millersport Bank.  He is favorably known throughout that entire region and enjoys both the confidence and respect of all with whom he comes in contact.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 735

J. T. Swisher		 JOSEPH T. SWISHER.  For more than three quarters of a century the Swisher family, which is of German extraction, has been identified with the agricultural interests of Lima township.  His grandfather, Philip Swisher, who was born near Berlin, Germany, Mar. 8, 1776, in early childhood went with his father, Nicholas Swisher, to Virginia, where the latter spent the remainder of his life.  In 1827 Philip Swisher, left Virginia with a two-horse wagon, and coming to Licking county located on one hundred and sixty acres of land which he bought from the government and which he and  his sons cleared and made ready for cultivation.  He was a typical German, gifted with all the sterling characteristics of his race, particularly that of industry, and he soon had the forest cut down and the land producing abundant harvests.  He was well known for his honesty and morality and having been a man of high, Christian character he was regular in his attendance upon the services of the Lutheran church.  In Virginia he was united in marriage to Katharine Baughman, who passed away on this farm in 1849, in her seventy-fourth year.  She held membership in the Presbyterian church.  Among their children were: Magdalene, who became the wife of Isaac Thorp; Katharine, wife of Jacob Wagy; Rebecca, who wedded Nicholas Merrill; Wedlena who became the wife of Samuel Wilkins; Mary Anne, who passed away in her sixtieth year; Joseph; who wedded Dorothy Houser; Isaac, who was united in marriage with Amanda Dennison; and Philip.
     The parents of Joseph T. Swisher were Philip and Cassandra (Hughes) Swisher, his birth having occurred in Hardy county, Virginia, Feb. 27, 1817, while his wife was born in Jefferson township, Franklin county, Ohio, Mar. 21 1820.  She was a daughter of John and Mary (Wayne) Hughes, the former of Welsh descent.  The latter was a cousin of the distinguished General Wayne.  They were both natives of Maryland, where they were married.  They afterward came to Ohio on horseback about the time of the outbreak of the war of 1812, bringing with them their two children who were carried in the two ends of a sack which had been opened in the center and was thrown over the horse's back, with one of the children on each side.  Their daughter, Cassandra, was born after their arrival in Ohio and in this state married Philip Swisher.  They spent their married lives on the original farm entered by his father on which he carried on agriculture all his days.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and a supporter of the democratic party, and although be never saw active service be was first lieutenant in the state militia during the Mexican war.  Mr. Swisher passed to his eternal rest in Lima township, Apr. 21, 1851, his wife, who departed this life in Etna township, having survived him by fifty-six years, her death having occurred Mar. 7, 1907, at the advanced age of eighty-seven years.  Among their children were: Joseph T.; Ann M., who wedded Samuel Meeks, both being deceased; Melissa J., the wife of William Wells, residing in Pataskala; William C., who served in the One Hundred and Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and wedded Mattie Pitzer, their home being three mile south of Newark; Margaret H., who became the wife of John H. Egolf, of Etna; Mary E., deceased, who is survived by her husband, La Fayette Mason; and Laura, deceased, who was the wife of F. B. Seiler.
     Joseph T. Swisher was reared on the farm where he was born, and which was originally entered by his grandfather and there under his father's direction acquired a knowledge of farming and at the same time obtained his education in the district schools.  Upon the death of his father, in 1851, he assumed the management of the farm and remained there until he was married.  He then followed agricultural pursuits for himself on a farm containing fifty-two acres, located a mile and a quarter north of Summit Station.  In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, Forty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Captain John W. Wiseman, and served until April, of 1863, when he was honorably discharged at Camp Chase, owing to disability caused by an accident.  He served in General Sherman's Army of the West and was on the march most of the time, and in Mississippi he was injured and was compelled to use crutches for four months.  On one occasion he was hit in the leg by a spent ball while doing picket duty, but the impact was not such as to cause serious trouble.  After the war he returned home and at once resumed general farming, but in late years he has given up active life to some extent, owing to his advanced age.
     On Mar. 6, 1862, Mr. Swisher wedded Eliza A.. Donovan, whose birth occurred near Brownsville, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1839, and who departed this life July 18, 1903.  She was a daughter of Robert and Emily J. (Hanley) Donovan, her father having been a native of Maryland, while her mother was born in this state, and both parents departed this life in this township.  They reared the following family: Eliza J.; Joseph W., who resides near Reynoldsburg, this state; Thomas, a resident of Columbus, Ohio; John, deceased; Frank, who lives in Reynoldsburg; and John, who resides in Lima township.  To Mr. and Mrs. Swisher have been born two children: Martha J. is the wife of William H. Cashdollar, residing in this township with their children, Elma J., Estella, Irene Elnora, and Carrie Elsie.  William T., of Lima township, wedded Miss Mary B. Stover, by whom he has one son, Earl B., and three daughters, Bertha May, Ethel Nora and Carrie Lorea.  Besides their own children they have reared Katherine Mary Mason, a daughter of Mr. Swisher's sister, Mary E., whom they have had since she was five days old.
     Politically Mr. Swisher is an independent democrat who has taken quite an interest in local affairs.  For a number of terms he served as justice of the peace, trustee and assessor, and was a member of the school board for twenty years.  In fact he has held all the offices under the township government.  He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Pataskala and belongs to Lodge No. 404, A. F. & A. M.; Jersey Lodge No. 523, I. O. O. F.; and Baird Post, G. A. R. For many years he was an active factor in the affairs of the local Grange until the organization was disbanded.  Mr. Swisher is well known throughout the township as an industrious and upright citizen and has always enjoyed the confidence and respect of his neighbors.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 404

Mr. & Mrs.
M. W. Swisher		 M. W. SWISHER.     The life record of M. W. Swisher is the history of one who has wisely used his opportunities and has gradually worked his way upward in the business world until he is now numbered among the substantial agriculturists of Mary Ann township.  His birth occurred in Hardy county, West Virginia, Sept. 30, 1830, his parents being Henry and Sarah (Huffman) Swisher, who were also natives of that county, in which they spent their entire lives.
     The subject of this review was reared in Hardy county and his educational opportunities were limited to those offered by the common schools.  When seventeen years of age he began working at the carpenter's trade, serving a two-years' apprenticeship without practically any remuneration.  He followed his trade in his native county until 1856, when he went to Missouri in company with his wife, having been married in October of that year to Miss Melinda V. Miller. After a period of three years spent in Missouri, during which time he followed both farming and carpentering, he made his way to Muskingum county, Ohio, arriving there in the year 1860, with his wife and baby and five dollars in money.  At the end of eighteen months he came to Licking county, in 1862, settling on a farm two miles from Newark, and worked at his trade at that place for eight years, walking to the city each morning and walking home again in the evening.  As the years have gone by, however, his financial condition has changed decidedly as the result of his own efforts, and as his sons have attained manhood he has been able to, give to each of them a farm.  His first purchase of land comprised thirty-five acres on Lover's Lane, Newark township.  He made this purchase when he came to the county.  The place lies just outside the ·city limits of Newark and for eighteen years he there made his home, after which he bought twenty-five acres adjoining.  He also bought ninety-six acres in Licking township and in 1880 he removed to Franklin township, where he had purchased one hundred and twelve acres.  In 1895, however, he took up his· abode in Licking township, on a place of one hundred acres, which he had purchased there and it remained his home for seven years.  He next bought ninety-two and a half acres in Mary Ann township and removed to his present location.  His farm here is a well developed property, indicating in its neat and thrifty appearance careful supervision and practical, progressive methods.  He has labored earnestly and persistently to achieve the success which he now enjoys and in all his business career his integrity has stood as an unquestioned fact.
     Unto Mr. and Mrs. Swisher were born two children: Joseph M., deceased; Sarah Elizabeth, the wife or J. C. Anderson, of Newark.  His first wife died in 1875 and he married his present wife in 1876.  Her name was Susan Wilkin, and this union was blessed with two children: John W., a resident of Mary Ann township; and Ida M., the wife of F. H. Wilkin, a resident of Franklin township.  In 1872 Mr. Swisher changed his political allegiance which up to that time had been given to the republican party.  Since then he has been a prohibitionist, for he is a stanch advocate of the temperance cause and believes it to be one of the paramount issues before the people today.  He holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and his life in all its relations has been honorable and upright, gaining for him the respect of his fellowmen.  In his business he has made substantial progress.  He is of a conservative nature, utilizing his opportunities to good advantage and whenever he has made changes in his place of residence he has always built up a good property, adding to the farm that he occupies the modern improvements and accessories known at the present day.
Source: Centennial History of City of Newark and Licking County, Ohio by E. M. P. Brister - Vol. II - Publ. Chicago - Columbus: by The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909 – Page 446

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