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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of Richland Co., Ohio
Past and Present
Illustrated
Publ: Mansfield by A. A., Graham & Co.
1807 - 1880
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ROBERT CAIRNS,
was born on the McFall corner, in Mansfield, Feb. 3, 1815; at
the age of 3 years, his parents removed to the opposite corner,
now occupied by M. L. Miller; be has always resided in the city
and county. He was married, in 1835, to Elisabeth Gordon, by
Rev. James Johnson, the first minister of the U. P. Church in
Mansfield. Mr. and Mrs. Cairns are the parents of nine
children-four boys and five girls all living. Mr. C. comes of a
family remarkable for longevity, size and activity; they were
all prominent actors in the history of this county. His father,
Joseph Cairns came to this county from Muskingum County directly
after Hull's surrender; he acted as a Captain in a regiment in
the early part of the war of 1812, Mr. C. is of Irish parentage,
rugged; hardy and active, and bide fair to live many years to
relate the incidents of pioneer times; no one has a better and
more accurate memory than he, and no one enjoys telling of old
times more than Robert Cairns.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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HIRAM CAKE,
employs of A. & G. W. R. R.; he was born in Canton, Stark Co.,
Ohio, Aug. 23, 1823; he came to Richland Co. May 2, 1840, and
immediately engaged as a clerk in the dry goods house of the
late; William McNulty, which was then situated on the northwest
corner of plain and Fourth streets : he remained with him until
1846, when he enlisted in the United States Army and joined the
company from this county as private, under Capt. William
McLaughlin, in the war with Mexico; after the expiration of his
term of service, he returned to Mansfield and soon after engaged
in the employ of Isaac Smith, a dry-goods merchant of
Monroeville, Ohio; after several months' residence there, he
went to New York City, where he was employed in the wholesale
dry-goods house of Marsh & Trear, with whom he remained four
years, when he returned to Mansfield and again engaged in the
employ of William McNulty for one year taking charge of the
business during McNulty's absence in California. He then was
employed by W. L. Strong in the same business for some time,
when be went to California, in 1852; after an absence of
fourteen months, he came back to Mansfield and was employed by
the Penn. R. R. Co., as book-keeper, for several years, since
which time he has been constantly engaged in the railroad
business, in different capacities, until the present time. At
the age of 21, he joined the Masonic Order and became a member
of the Mansfield Lodge, No. 35, in which he is yet a member;
during his long membership in this order, he was repeatedly
elected as its Secretary, and has been, and now is (1880),
Secretary of Mansfield Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and the
Mansfield Council of Royal and Select Masters; he now holds the
position of Recorder of the Mansfield Commandery, No. 21,
Knights Ternplar. He was married in Mansfield, in June, 1850, to
Miss Maria L. McCullough, oldest daughter of Judge David
McCullough; they were the parents of eight children, six of whom
are living. Mrs. Maria Cake died in this city in 1869.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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WILLIALM CANTWELL
(deceased), was born in August, 1786, in Brooke Co., Va. He
married Ann Williams, and afterward removed to Jefferson Co.,
Ohio, where they remained until 1820, when they removed to
Richland Co. and settled on a farm two miles from Mansfield, on
the Spring Mill road, where they resided almost continuously up
to the time of the death of the wife of Mr. Cantwell, which
occurred in January, 1850; he survived his companion, with whom
he had lived over fifty years, but died in 1857. William and
Anne Cantwell will be remembered by the pioneers, who still
survive, very favorably and kindly, and Mrs. Cantwell will be
remembered as one of extraordinary intellectual acquirements for
one in the period of pioneer life in which she lived; they
raised a family of Twelve children, eleven of whom grew up to be
men and women. Thomas, the oldest, located on a farm hear Olivesburg, in Richland Co., about 1820, and remained there till
his death in 1868; William was accidentally killed by the fall
of a tree; Martha married Jacob George; Margaret married
David Jacques; Rachel married William
Williams; Elizabeth married John Cary;
Jane married John Scott; Col. James married
Sarah S. Ferguson; Nancy married Samuel
H. Davis; John F. married
Matilda Casebeer, and J. Y. married Mrs. J. C. Curtis; they
were all at one time residents, of Richland Co. Only three of
the family survive- Margaret Jacques, Jane
Scott and J. Y. Cantwell. James Cantwell was born in December, 1810, and hence
was 10 years old when be came with his father to Richland Co.;
in 1845, he responded to the call of the Government and
volunteered in the military service for one year during the
Mexican war; he was elected and served as First Lieutenant of
the company of which McLaughlin was Captain: after the war, he
represented Richland Co. two terms in the Ohio Legislature, and
the district of which Richland forms a part, one term in the
Ohio Senate. In 1859, he removed to Kenton, Hardin Co., and at
the breaking-out of the rebellion, he raised a company the
second day after Fort Sunder was fired upon, and went to
Columbus, April 16, 1861, when his company was assigned to the
4th O. V. I., and he was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the
regiment, Louis Andrews being Colonel. In October following, he
was tendered a commission as Colonel of the 82d O. V. I., which
he accepted, and recruited and organized in less time than any
other three-years regiment was organized. In January,
1862, the regiment was ordered to West Virginia, and from the
first was one of the most active regiments in the field it took
part with Schenck and Milroy at the battle of Bull Pasture
Mountain in May, 1862; then marched with Fremont and Seigel
across the Shenandoah Mountains and took part in the memorable
campaign of Jackson and Banks in Shenandoah Valley; was at the
battle of Cross Keys; then marched over the Blue Ridge and
joined the Army of the Potomac; was at the battle of Cedar
Mountain it was one of four regiments connected with Milroy's
brigade, the advance guard of Pope's army in its march toward
the enemy, and the rear guard on its retreat, and hence for ten
successive days prior to the second battle of Bull Run the
regiment was continually under fire; it was engaged actively and
in the foremost of the second Bull Run battle on the 30th of
August, 1862, and while gallantly leading his regiment on a
charge, Col. Cantwell was instantly killed, the ball passing in
just below the left eye and out at the buck part of the head.
Thus fell one of the bravest of men, beloved by all the
soldiers, and leaving many friends behind him; but he died as a
true soldier would choose to die, upon the field of battle and
his widow and family, who reside still in Kenton, Ohio,
appreciate the sentiment inscribed by an officer upon the board
that marked his temporary grave upon the battlefield "How
sleep the brave who sink to rest By all their country's wishes
blest."
His family and friends revere his memory as a true and
faithful husband and father noble man and soldier, and a firm
friend J. T. Cantwell was born in December, 1824, within two
miles of Mansfield ; he grew up to manhood in this locality;
read medicine with J. W. Chandler, in Mansfield; graduated in
the spring of 1847, and practiced medicine in his native town
successfully until the breaking-out of the rebellion, and
entered the service of the Medical Department on the 15th of
April, 1861; was first connected with the 4th O. V. I., but was
afterward appointed Surgeon of the 82 O. V. I., Col. Cantwell's
regiment, and was in active duty in the field till December,
1863, filling the position of Brigade, Division and Corps
Surgeon, as official orders will show ; he participated in more
than twenty battles, in all of which he occupied the position of
Operating Surgeon in January, 1864, he was commissioned by
President Lincoln Surgeon of the U. S. Volunteers, and assigned
to duty by the Surgeon General as Inspector of Hospitals, with
Washington as headquarters; in this capacity, he visited all the
principal cities, inspecting hospitals, discharging, etc.;
returning to duty, be was transferred to the Veteran Reserve
Corps, where he remained till April, 1865, when he was assigned
to duty at Columbus, Ohio, as Superintendent of Hospitals, where
be remained till the Government property was disposed of and the
hospitals closed in October following, when he was mustered out
of service, but, by recommendation of the Surgeon General of the
U. S. Army, for meritorious services, he was breveted Lieutenant
Colonel, and he now holds a commission, signed by Andrew Johnson
and Edwin M. Stanton, conferring upon him that rank. After the
war, he went to Alabama and engaged in the planting interests as
well as his profession, but has now returned to his native city,
where he expects to spend the greater portion of his time during
the balance of his life.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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F. C. CAREY, proprietor of
soap factory ; was born in Ashland Co. (formerly Richland),
Perry Township; came to Mansfield recently, and purchased the
soap factory, which was established in 1868 and has been one of
the leading enterprises of this city; the company have the
capacity to manufacture 40,000 pounds per month; they
manufacture the following varieties of soap: laundry, toilet,
castile, barbers', tar, and also the celebrated coldwater soap
they are introducing and extending the sale of their soap in a
number of States. They exchange soap for grease, also pay the
highest market price for tallow.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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S. P. CARL well deserves mention in a history
of the farming interests of Richland county, for through the
force of his own character, capable management and keen
discrimination he has gained a place among the substantial
obstacles on the journey of life. He was born in Madisonburg, Wayne county, Ohio, July 4, 1852, his parents being
George and Christina (Wetzel) Carl, both of whom were
natives of Germany, the mother's birth having occurred in
Wurtemberg. The father came to the United States in the
'40s and settled at Madisonburg, Wayne county, Ohio. He
had previously learned the saddler's and harnessmaker's trade in
his native country during his boyhood and he followed that
pursuit there until his emigration to the new world. After
coming to Ohio he conducted a hotel and also carried on a
harness shop in Madisonburg for sixteen years, but in 1856 he
turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits, in which
he continued until his death in 1904. His life was one of
unceasing toil and industry, and his indefatigable perseverance
and well directed labor brought him a comfortable living.
He long survived his wife, who passed away March 28, 1876.
They were the parents of eleven children, namely:
Alexander and George, who are partners in the conduct of a
hardware business in Shreve, Wayne county, Ohio; Caroline
and Emeline, both of whom are deceased; S. P., of this
review; Elizabeth and Clara, who have also passed
away; Brada who is engaged in the hardware business in
Jeromeville, Ashland county, this state; Edward, who
makes his home in Colorado; William, who is junior member
of the firm of Carl Brothers, engaged in the hardware
business at Shreve, Ohio; and one who died in infancy.
S. P. Carl was educated in the district schools
and in a select school at Shreve, Ohio. In his youth he
became familiar with the labors of the farm, as he assisted his
father in tilling the soil and caring for the crops.
Throughout his entire life he has carried on general
agricultural pursuits. Twenty-five years ago he came to
Richland county and purchased one hundred acres of land in
Madison township, which he still owns and operates. When
he bought this farm it was entirely unimproved and in its midst
stood a little log cabin with the usual accompaniments in the
way of other buildings and improvements. With
characteristic energy he began the further development of the
farm, erected a commodious residence and subsequently put up
substantial barns and outbuildings for the shelter of grain and
stock. As the years have passed he has kept persistently
at work in improving his place until it compares very favorably
with other farms in the vicinity of Mansfield and its owner is
looked upon as one of Richland county's substantial
agriculturists. Although he has faced adverse
circumstances in life, Mr. Carl ahs been prosperous and
has accumulated a competence sufficient to enable him to enjoy
life, if he so desires, without further recourse to labor.
He has made judicious and profitable investments in real estate
and his property interests now include five residences in the
city of Mansfield.
Mr. Carl was married in 1874 to Miss Caroline
Smith, then a resident of Ashland county, Ohio, and unto
this marriage have been born eight children, as follows:
Ella, the wife of Jacob Mottayau, a farmer in
Willow township, Richland county; Clarence who wedded
Irene Alleman, who is engaged in the hardware business in
Jeromeville, Ashland county; Lottie, the wife of Orville
Dixon, a farmer of Franklin township, Richland county; Bertha,
the wife of Roy Blizzard, a liveryman of Mansfield;
Walter who married Hall Fletcher, and is acting as
cashier of the bank at Jeromeville, Ohio; Roy, who is in
the employ of the Oliver Chilled Plow Company at
Mansfield; and Stella and Harland, at home.
The parents are members of the Evangelical Lutheran
church and are active and helpful workers in the church, doing
much to promote its growth and extend its influence.
Mr. Carl votes with the democratic party but the honors and
emoluments of office have had no attraction for him. He
prefers to give his attention to his business affairs and as the
years have gone by he has met with signal prosperity in his
undertakings.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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GEORGE F. CARPENTER,
attorney; was born Aug. 8, 1820, in Worthington Township. Was
married, July 2, 1852, to Jennette L. Raid, of Mansfield; their
children are Reid, Frank, John, Nettie, Dan and
Lizzie. Mr. Carpenter came to Mansfield in the fall of 1842, studied law
with James Purdy ; was admitted to the bar in February, 1845, in
New Lisbon, Ohio; entered is partnership with James Purdy;
continued till 1847, then formed a partnership with Gen.
William McLaughlin; continued till 1852, then resumed the practice of
law alone for several years, after which he formed a partnership
with Col. Isaac Gass. Was in the army from April 6, 1863, till
Nov. 12, 1865; appointed Paymaster of the Army of the Cumberland
returned to Mansfield and resumed the practice of law ; in
1874, entered in partnership with H. P. Davis, which continues
up to the present time; office in the Carpenter Block, corner of
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W. B. CARPENTER,
tanner; he was born Sept. 15, 1825, in Worthington Township; he
served as an apprentice at the tanner's trade fur three years in
Newville, with T. F. Simmons; at the expiration of this time, be
went to Buffalo, N. Y., and completed his trade; he then
returned to Newville and superintended the tannery for his
father; he afterward formed a partnership with G. F. Carpenter,
and remained six years; in 1852, he dissolved partnership, but
he continued the business, making twenty-seven year's continuous
work in a tannery. He was married, Sept. 15, 1846, to Emeline
Grove, who was born in 1828, in Montgomery Co., Penn.; they had
the following family-Alfred George (married to Alice
Boyd), and
resides in Cleveland, engaged in the practice of law; Clara L.
(married to Joseph Charlton); Electa (married to
T. Y. Smiley),
and resides in Ashland; Alice E. (married to Albert
Seiler); Eugene is attending the Ohio University at Delaware;
Ada E.,
Otto W. and Jennie are still at home with their parents; one
daughter-Lucy, is dead. Mr. Carpenter has been a member of the
M. E. Church since 16 years of age. Donn A. Carpenter, brother
of W. B., was born in 1830 ; he was in the Mexican war ; he was
elected State Senator from Jones Co., Iowa, is 1863, and also in
the late war; he died in January, 1864. Mr. Carpenter can trace
back his ancestry to 1688; they landed at Boston Mass., in early
American days, and from there spread over the United States; Mr. C.'s father came to Ohio in 1818.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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Blooming Grove Twp. -
JAMES CARROTHERS
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A.,
Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 747 |
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SAMUEL
CARROTHERS (deceased), was born in Washington Co.,
Penn., in 1780 and was the only son of George and Jane Workman Carrothers, who were old residents of that county, and came to
this country before the Revolutionary war. He was married in
Washington Co., in the year 1802, to Miss Mary Dye, who was born
in 1781 ; they removed to this county in 1815, and were the
parents of five children - Susan Lake Carrothers was born in the
year 1807, and is now a resident of Linn Co., Iowa; Elizabeth
Grant was born Jan. 24, 1809, and is a resident of this city;
Jane Workman Hoffman was born in 1811, is a resident of Olney,
Ill.; Rebecca D. McCollough was born in 1818, and is now living
in Olney, Ill.; George W. was born in January, 1815; Mary Carrothers Ridgeway was born in 1817;
Samuel Leet Carrothers,
the youngest son, was born in 1819 ; he lives in the city, and
is a builder and contractor; Elizabeth Carrothers was married in
Mansfield, to Edwin Grant, is 1834; he was born in Fairfield,
Conn., in 1797, and came to Richland Co. in 1819 ; for many
years he carried on a tannery, near the corner of First and Main
streets, is this city, in which he was quite successful; he died
in 1845, in Mount Carmel, Ill.; after his death Mrs. Grant
returned to this city, where, she has since remained ; they were
the parents of one child, Esther Ann, the wife of
Robert Ray Smith, the well-known painter of this city. They were married
March 9, 1858, and are the parents of four children.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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MERCHANT
CARTER,
County Treasurer; was born in Springfield Township, Richland
Co., Oct. 15, 1882. Married Nov. 22, 1859, to E. U. Gass. Was
elected County Treasurer in 1877, re-elected in 1879.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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I. J.
CASSEL. The agricultural interests of
Springfield township are well represented by I. J. Cassel,
who owns a well improved property comprising one hundred acres,
on which are found substantial buildings, and the farm, in its
neat and well kept appearance, indicates the progressive methods
of the owner.
Mr. Cassel was born in Sandusky township,
Richland county, Ohio, in 1851, a son of John and Sarah Ann
(Stow) Cassel, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania.
The Cassel and Stow families were neighbors in the
Keystone state, and the friendship of the young couple
eventually ripened into love. However, the father of
John Cassel decided to remove with his family to the west,
and accordingly he made preparations and started on his overland
journey, which at that early day was the method of travel.
After they had continued their journey several days they
overtook the Stow family, who were traveling in like
manner to the west, although neither knew of the others
intentions upon leaving the Keystone state. The two
families then traveled together for several days when Mr.
Cassel's son Joseph was taken ill, and this forced
them to discontinue their journey for a time. The Stow
family, however, continued on their way until they reached
Richland county, and being pleased with this section of the
country they made a settlement in Springfield township near
Ontario. When the condition of Joseph Cassel had
improved sufficiently for the family to resume their journey
they started once more and when they reached Richland county
they learned that the Stow family had made a settlement
here. Mr. Cassel, however, at that time was not
favorably impressed with this section, but his son John
insisted on locating here, although doubtless he was more deeply
concerned in his own social relations in settling near the
Stow family then he was in regard to the financial interests
of his father. The father consented, and the two families
were once more neighbors, while in due course of time John
Cassel and Sarah Ann Stow were united in marriage and
established a home of their own. Their union was blessed
with eleven children, as follows: Mary Ann, who
became the wife of Hiram Taylor, but is now deceased;
George F., who has passed away; Abraham J., who was a
railroad man and died at Peru, Ohio; David H., who is
engaged in the hardware business in Crestline, Ohio; Sarah E.,
who is the wife of W. S. Brandt, a farmer of Washington
township, Richland county; Samuel A., who is deceased;
Catherine, the wife of John Altdaffer, a retired
citizen of Crestline; I. J., whose name introduces this
review; Frank J. E., who is employed on the railroad as
baggage master and makes his home in Crestline; one who died in
infancy; and W. A., a farmer of Sandusky township.
Both the parents of these children have passed away, the father
dying in 1899, in the faith of the English Lutheran church,
while the mother survived for several years and passed away in
1905. Both lie buried in the Crestline cemetery.
I. J. Cassel, the fifth son and eighth child in
his father's family, as reared on the home farm in Sandusky
township, while his education was reared on the home farm in
Sandusky township, while his education was pursued in the
district schools. He was early trained to the duties of
the home place, assisting his father in the fields from the time
of early spring planting until the crops were harvested in late
autumn. He remained with his father until he had reached
the age of thirty-five years, at which time he purchased his
present place, comprising one hundred acres of rich and valuable
land, this property being located in Springfield township.
He has made many improvements in the way of building a good
residence and substantial barn and out-buildings, so that he
today has one of the valuable farms of this portion of Richland
county. He ever follows progressive ideas of agriculture,
so that excellent results follow his labors, and each year he
annually gathers good crops.
In 1874 occurred the marriage of Mr. Cassel and
Miss Mary Ellen Baker, who is also a native of Sandusky
township, and by her marriage she has become the mother of five
children, but the two eldest, Maud May and William
Edward are deceased. Maud May married
C. C. Lohr, and at her death left a little daughter,
Glenna, who makes her home with Mr. Cassel.
Those of the family still living are: Mary Ellen, the
wife of Frank Herdman, who follows railroading and makes
his home in Mount Vernon, Ohio; Fred J., who is the
stationary engineer and resides with his parents; and Mossie
Marie, who is also under the parental roof.
Mr. Cassel, following in the political footsteps
of his father, gives his support to the men and measures of the
democratic party. For seven years he filled the office of
township trustee, while for fifteen years he acted as a member
of the school board. He and his wife are members of the
English Lutheran church, while his fraternal relations are with
Crestline Lodge, No. 266, K. P. Having spent their entire
lives in Richland county, Mr. and Mrs. Cassel have many
friends and acquaintances who esteem them highly for their many
good traits of character, while in business circles Mr.
Cassel is known for his straightforward and honorable
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Sandusky Twp. -
JOHN CASSEL, P. O. Crestline; was born in
Franklin Co., Penn., Aug. 26, 1815, and removed to the vicinity
of Ontario, in this county, in 1833, and from thence to the farm
on which he now resides in Sandusky Township, in 1843; the
improvements on his land at that time consisted of a cabin
house, lag barn, and about 15 acres partly cleared. He has
since, by industry and perseverance, made it one of the best
improved farms in the country, with an orchard of choice fruit,
fine buildings, etc.; it is thought he raises the best horses
and pigs in the county; the old gentleman says he has all of
this world's goods he needs, and feels thankful that God has
blessed him and his family; he has raised ten children, nine of
whom are married and doing well, and has twenty-three
grandchildren.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908 - Pg. 875 |
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Sandusky Twp. -
ANDREW T. CATON, farmer; was born in
Sandusky Township, this county, Oct. 17, 1844, and was married
to Martha J., daughter of Philip Corman, of the
same township, on Dec. 25, 1865; Mr. Caton has resided
all his life in this county, and for the last six years has been
the only Justice of the Peace in Sandusky Township, and one of
the leading citizens of that part of the county.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908 - Pg. 875 |
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J. M. CHANDLER
(deceased), was born in Jeromeville, now in Ashland Co., Ohio,
Oct. 15, 1815, and there received a good common-school
education; afterward studied medicine, and passed through the
regular course; at the early age of 21 years, Mr. Chandler
graduated with honor at the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati ;
in the year 1842, he removed to Mansfield and commenced
practice, which he continued until the time of his death, which
occurred Jan. 18, 1863 ; the Doctor was buried at Mansfield on
the 20th of January, 1863 ; during his residence in Mansfield,
he was engaged in s large practice, and was reputed by his
brothers in the profession as one of the best-read physicians
and counselors, in this part of the State ; for a number of
years, be was in partnership with the late Dr. O. F. Mitchell,
and their business extended throughout the adjoining counties.
Dr: J. M. Chandler was married, Aug. 12, 1845, to
Miss S. A.
Mount, who died Aug. 10, 1847; Frank, a son by this marriage,
died May 4, 1855 ; on Dec. 30, 1852, the Doctor was married to
Miss R. E. Mount, who still survives ; three children, two girls
end one boy, by this marriage, now live in Mansfield - Charles M.,
at present is telegraph operator in the Western Union office in
Mansfield.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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JOSEPH Y. CHARLTON,
tanner; wee born Jan. 21, 1841. He was married March 16, 1865,
to Clara L. Carpenter; she was born July 8, 1847 ; they have
four children - Mattie B. was born in February, 1866; Grove, May
17,1868; Alfred Doyle, Jan. 1, 1870; Lettie
Nell, Feb. 14, 1874.
After marriage, located in Wayne Co., engaged in farming; thence
to Lucas; from there to Newville, engaged in tannery; in 1879,
he went to Mansfield; since then has been engaged as foreman in
the Carpenter tannery. Enlisted in the army during the late
rebellion in the 32d O. V. I.; served his time of enlistment;
was wounded twice during battles.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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ISAAC N. CLABERG, attorney; he wee born Oct. 6, 1847, in
Butler Township; son of Jacob Claberg; he attended the Savannah
Academy and also the Smithville Academy, and graduated at the
Law Department of the Indiana State University; afterward reed
law with Manual May, and was admitted to the bar at Bucyrus,
Ohio, in March, 1878 ; now engaged in the practice of law in
Mansfield.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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EMILIUS CLAPP,
wine merchant; Emeliua Clapp is the descendant, in the seventh
generation, of Roger Clapp, who came to this country from
England in 1630, settling in Dorchester, Mass.; here he married
Miss Joanna Ford, daughter of Thomas
Ford, of Dorchester,
England, who, with her parents, came over in the ship with
himself. Roger Clapp was appointed by the General Court, in
August, 1665, Captain of the Castle (the principal fortress in
the province), which position he held for twenty years, and was
universally respected and honored ; he also held various other
offices, both civil and military; in 1686, he removed to Boston,
where he died in 1691, in the 82d year of his age; his wife died
in 1695, in her 78th year; by this union there were fourteen
children, one of whom, Preserved, was born Nov. 23, 1643, who
married Sarah Newberry, of Windsor, and settled in Northampton;
he was Captain of the Town, a representative in the General
Court, end Ruling Elder in the church, and died from the effects
of a gunshot wound received from an Indian ; be had seven
children, one of whom, Roger, was the father of Maj.
Jonathan,
one of the first settlers in Easthampton ; he had three sons end
eight daughters ; the youngest son, Benjamin, was born in 1738,
and was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and died in 1815 ;
his wife died in 1847, at the advanced age of 97 years; there
were born to them fifteen children. The eighth was Solomon, the
father of Emelius Clapp, who was born in Easthampton, Sept. 2,
1782, and died Nov. 25, 1827 ; he married Miss Paulina
Avery, of
Wallingford, Conn.; there were ten children by this marriage, of
whom Emelius is the first son, born Dec, 5, 1808; he received
his education at the public schools and Amherst Academy; after
his father's death, he remained at home until the spring of
1832, then removed to Ohio, where he lived until the following
fall when be returned to Massachusetts, where he married Lydia
Hutchinson April 15, 1838 ; the same year, be again came to
Ohio, and settled in Chester, Geauga Co., where be remained
until 1836, when he removed to Mentor, Lake Co., and there lived
one year; then commenced the manufacture of candy at
Painesville, which business he followed in connection with the
manufacture of silk ; specimens of his handiwork are now in
possession of the family and show him to have been an expert
workman; he resided in Painesville until the spring of 1844,
then to Elyria, where he continued the manufacture of candy
until September, 1850, when be came to Mansfield ; during his
residence in this city, be was constantly engaged, in
partnership with his son-in-law and alone, in the manufacture of
candy, and the grocery trade, for many years. Nov. 20, 1865, the
firm of E. Clapp & Co. sold their stock to Remy, Hedges & Co.;
since 1855, he has been extensively engaged in the manufacture
of wine from grapes grown at his vine yard on Kelly's Island. Emelius and
Lydia Hutchinson Clapp are the parents of four
children, one son and three daughters; James Birney died in
Elyria, aged 5 years; Francis H. died in infancy ; two daughters
are now living-Ellen Marietta (wife of Mr. G. C. Wise), of this
city, and Mary Paulina (wife of Joseph H. McKee), of Grand
Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Lydia Clapp died in Mansfield Feb. 20, 1870;
his present wife was Miss Carrie Beardsley, of Garrettsville.
Portage Co., whom he married May 30, 1872.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - A. A., Graham & Co.,
Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Publ. 1908) |
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GEORGE
CLARK, who carries on general agricultural pursuits in
Franklin township, is the owner of an excellent tract of land of
one hundred and eighty acres, from which he derives a gratifying
annual income, owing to the practical care and labor which he
bestows upon its fields. He was born in Cumberland county,
Pennsylvania, Nov. 15, 1830. His grandfather, a native of
Scotland, came to America in colonial days and participated in
the Revolutionary war in behalf of the cause of independence.
He was afterward a raftsman on the Susquehanna river. The
father of our subject was Frederick Clark, who was born
in Pennsylvania in 1795 and became a resident of Richland
county, Ohio, in 831, at which time he purchased land. In
1832 he removed is family to Franklin township, this county, and
entered the last quarter section from the government in this
vicinity. His entire life was devoted to general
agricultural pursuits and in the work he was diligent and
persevering, meeting with creditable success in his
undertakings. He died at the age of seventy-six years.
His wife was Mrs. Elizabeth (Fowler) Clark and her father
was for nine years a soldier with Napoleon Bonaparte.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - A. A., Graham & Co.,
Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Publ. 1908 - Page 753 |
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J.
HOWARD CLARK. The farm of eighty acres, situated on
section 12, Plymouth township, Richland county, which is now
owned and operated by J. Howard Clark has been in
possession of the family for more than six decades. The
gentleman, whose name introduces this review, was born in the
house which is still standing on the place, May 19, 1863, and
with the exception of five years spent in Crawford county, this
state, he has always resided here.
His paternal grandfather, Eli Clark, was a
native of Connecticut, and came to Richland county in 1846, at
which time he bought and located on this place. He
followed farming throughout his entire life and also conducted a
sawmill. The trip to this state from the east was made by
boat from Buffalo to Sandusky, as this was prior to the building
of the railroads in this section of the state.
Eli Clark, Jr., the father of our subject, was
also born and reared in Connecticut and was married there May 1,
1850, to Miss Caroline Bolles, after which he located on
the home farm and there carried on general agricultural pursuits
throughout his remaining days. He also conducted a sawmill
for more than forty years and was known as a straightforward
business man. He led a quiet life and passed away on his
farm in 1893, when he had reached the age of sixty-eight years,
while his wife survived him for only a short period, passing
away Mar. 24, 1894, when sixty-seven years of age. Their
family numbered three children, namely: Lorenzo,
who was born in 1858 and died in 1894, leaving a widow and three
sons: J. Howard, of this review; and John A., who
is engaged in the grocery business in Shelby, Ohio.
J. Howard Clark was reared in the usual manner
of farm lads, assisting in the work of the fields from the time
of early spring planting until the crops were harvested in the
late autumn. He acquired his education in the district
schools near his father's home, attending only in the winter
months when his services were not required on the home farm.
He has always followed the occupation to which he was reared and
is now the owner of the old home property, comprising eighty
acres, situated on section 12, Plymouth township, and he also
owns fifty acres adjoining and another tract of one hundred and
eighty acres in Auburn township, Crawford county, so that his
landed possessions now embrace three hundred and ten acres, all
of which is well improved and has been placed under a high state
of cultivation. He operates all of this property, working
earnestly and persistently year by year, so tat he has now
accumulated quite a handsome competence and is numbered among
the substantial agriculturists of Richland county.
Mr. Clark established a home of his own by his
marriage on the 21st of October, 1885, to Miss Effie A.
Dawson, who was born in Auburn township, Crawford county,
June 11, 1865, a daughter of William and Rebecca J. (Doty)
Dawson, the former a native of England, while the latter was
born in Ashland county, Ohio. The family numbered four
children, of whom Mrs. Clark is the second in order of
birth. The others are: Elmer L., a resident of
Butler, Indiana; Emma R., the wife of Andrew C.
Trowbridge, of Chicago, Illinois; and Ida M., the
wife of Louis Clemmons, also of Chicago. Both the
parents are now deceased, having passed away in Plymouth
township. By her marriage Mrs. Clark has become the
mother of one son, Russell D. Clark.
Mr. Clark gives his political support to the men
and measures of democracy but has never been active as an office
seeker, his private business interests occupying his full time
and attention. He is a member of Auburn Grange, of which
he is now serving as secretary. He is also identified with
the Odd Fellows' lodge in Plymouth. He and his wife are
members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Clark
has spent his entire life in Richland county and is, therefore,
well known to our readers. He ever follows the most
honorable and straightforward methods in his dealings with his
fellowmen and is, therefore, highly esteemed by all with whom he
is brought in contact.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908 - Page 828) |
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SAMUEL
C. CLARK. In this publication, which has to do with
those who have been in the past or are to-day prominently
concerned in the business, professional, political and social
life of Richland county, we are gratified to give a specific
consideration to Samuel C. Clark, of Mansfield, for his
life has been one of activity and he is widely known throughout
the county.
Mt. Clark is a native on of the Buckeye state,
having been born in Mount Gilead, Morrow county, July 14, 1850,
the son of George Northrup Clark. The latter's
father was Samuel Clark, one of the pioneers of Ohio.
He was a native of the state of Connecticut, whence he came to
Ohio in the early days, locating at Boardman, Mahoning county,
where he was one of the first settlers, becoming one of the
influential men of that section of the state. He married a
Miss Northrup, of the well known old New England family
of that name, and they reared two sons and three daughters.
His son, George N., the father of the immediate subject
of this review, removed from Mahoning to Morrow county, settling
in South Woodbury, where he was engaged in the dry-goods
business for many years, being very successful in his endeavors.
He was a man of strong intellectuality and inflexible integrity
and his prominence and influence in Morrow county were umistakable,
as shown in the fact that he served two consecutive terms in
that state legislature, being the first representative that the
town of Woodbury had ever had in the general assembly.
At the outbreak of the war of the Rebellion George
N. Clark, signalized his patriotism and loyalty by enlisting
for service, as a member of the Ninety-sixth Regiment of Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, in which he held the office of adjutant.
At the close of the war he was elected county auditor, which led
to his removal to the county-seat, Mt. Gilead, in 1865, and
there he passed the residue of his life, passing away in 1893,
at an advanced age and secure in the esteem of all who knew him.
He married Mary Lowrey and had five children, of whom
three survive: Samuel C., of this sketch; Cyrus
C. who is engaged in the crude-oil business in Findlay,
Ohio; and Alice C., the wife of Charles Miller who
is a clerk in the freight office of the Pittsburg, Akron &
Western Railroad, at Akron.
Samuel C. Clark came to Mansfield in the year
1869. For some twelve or thirteen years he was employed by
the S. N. Ford Lumber Company, and then for a period of
eleven years he was a railway postal clerk; later was in charge
of the Fulton Truck & Foundry Company's business for about two
years; for abut one year he was the superintendent of the
Mansfield water works, and on the 1st of May, 1899, he received
from Mayor Brown the appointment to the important
and exacting office of chief of the police department of
Mansfield, and this position he held till September, 1900.
He engaged in the fire and life insurance business in February,
1901, in which he is meeting with success.
Mr. Clark was one of the charter
members of Mansfield Lodge, No. 56, B. P. O. E., and is also a
member of Madison Lodge, No. 26, Knights of Pythias, maintaining
a likely interest in these fraternities. In his political
adherency he has always given a stanch allegiance to the
Republican party and its principles.
Turning in conclusion to the more purely domestic
chapter in the career of Mr. Clark, we record that on
February 26, 1880, was solemnized his marriage to Miss Carrie
M. Day, a daughter of Sylvanus B. Day, a well-known
residence of Mansfield. Mrs. Clark has two
brothers, - Lieutenant Willis B. Day, of the United
States Navy, who is at present stationed in the government navy
yards at Brooklyn, New York; and Benjamin F. Day, who is
connected with the wholesale confectionary establishment of
Voegele & Demming, of Mansfield.
Mrs. Clark's grandfather in the agnate line was
Benjamin F. Day, who was a native of the historic old
state of New Jersey and who came from Chatham, Morris county,
that state, to Ohio, about the year 1838, becoming one of the
pioneers of the Buckeye state. Of his children we offer
the following brief record: Sylvanus B. is the father of
Mrs. Clark, as has been already noted. Rear
Admiral B. F. Day, of the United States Navy, has the
distinction of being the youngest man to occupy that important
office in the navy department of our government. He
resides on a plantation near Glasgow, Virginia, about three
miles from the famous Natural Bridge. Calvin Day, a
resident of Kansas City, Missouri, is the city passenger agent
of the Santa Fe Railroad. Maria became the wife of
John Blymeyer, a retired manufacturer of Mansfield.
Matilda is the widow of D. A. Beekman and resides
at Plymouth, Ohio. Harriet is the wife of Wells
Rogers, a retired shoe merchant of Plymouth, this state.
 Source #4: A Centennial Biographical History of Richland Co., Ohio
- Publ: Mansfield by A. A., Graham & Co. - 1901
- Page 497 |
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City of
Mansfield -
W. P. CLARKE,
merchant. This gentleman entered the store of Arnold Constable,
of New York, as clerk, in the spring of 1857; he commenced
business for himself in the fall of 1859, having purchased the
stock of the late firm of E. & C. Hedges, of Mansfield; he
occupied the old stated. 15 Public Square; be now occupies the
entire building, and is at present crowded for room to
accommodate his increasing business, which is now the moat
extensive in the city; he employs five clerks, and wholesales
and retails staple and fancy dry goods, carpets, oil-cloths and
mattings, together with ribbons laces, hosiery, gloves, and
fancy goods of all kinds ; his stock is at all times very large,
and one of the moat complete of the kind in Mansfield; Mr.
Clarke has, by his affability and courtesy to customers,
contributed very much to his business, and is to-day recognized
as the leading dry-goods merchant in the city; Mr. Clarke
occupies several places of trust end responsibility; be is
Director of Mansfield Savings Bank, a Director in the Mansfield
Fire Insurance Company, Director and Treasurer of the Mansfield
Loan and Building Association.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 696 |
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Franklin Twp. -
HENRY CLINE, farmer; P. O. Shenandoah; he
was born in Franklin Township, this county, Sept. 4, 1826.
He was married in 1856 to Miss H. J. Miller, who was born
in Pennsylvania in 1830; they have five children - Neosho,
was born in 1857; George F. (deceased); Carrie,
born in 1862; Frank, in 1864, and Judson, in 1870.
Mr. Cline owns two good farms in this township; he has
been elected Commissioner in this county two terms, filled the
office with credit and is one of the enterprising men of the
county.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 784 |
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MRS.
MARY E. CLINE owns a valuable tract of land, comprising
one hundred and sixty acres, situated on section 36, Jackson
township, and in the management of his displays excellent
business ability. Mrs. Cline was born on the farm
where she now resides, Oct. 22, 1844, a daughter of Robert
and Elizabeth (Gordon) Cairns. The former was born in
Mansfield, Richland county, Feb. 15, 1815, and was a son of
Richard and Harriet Cairns. The grandfather was a
native of Ireland and was a sea captain, while the grandmother
was born in England and had been previously married. Her
first husband bore the name of Wilson and by him she had
three daughters. Following his demise she gave her hand in
marriage to Richard Cairns. Upon their emigration
to America they at once made their way to Richland county, Ohio,
where they spent their remaining days. Their family
numbered three children: Robert, Joseph and Mrs.
Harriet McLaughlin.
Robert Cairns was reared and
educated in this county and in early life worked at the
cabinetmaker's trade. He then engaged in farming in
Jackson township and became a wealthy landowner, having four
hundred acres, situated on section 36, Jackson township.
He was throughout a long period identified with the agricultural
interests of the county but in later life retired, making his
home in Mansfield until the time of his death, which occurred in
1895, when he had reached the advanced age of eighty years.
His wife, who, as stated, bore the maiden name of Elizabeth
Gordon, was born in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in January,
1815, and when a little maiden of eleven years accompanied her
parents on their removal from the Keystone state to Richland
county, the journey being made in a covered wagon and the
daughter walking the greater part of the distance. She
also passed away in Mansfield when seventy-four years of age.
Their family numbered nine children, as follows:
Mrs. Amanda Myers, deceased; Joseph, who lives on
a portion of the old homestead in Jackson township; John,
who served in the Civil war as a member of Company E,
Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Robert, who also
served with that company and has departed this life; Richard,
who was a member of that company and now makes his home in
Mansfield; Mrs. Harriet Barr, of that city; Mary E.,
now Mrs. Cline and the subject of this review; Mrs.
Emma Miller, also a resident of Mansfield; and Mrs.
Charlotte Patterson, of that city.
Mary E. Cairns was reared on the home farm in
Jackson township and acquired her education in the district
schools near her father's home. She was early trained by
her mother in the duties of the household, so that at the time
of her marriage she was well qualified to take charge of a home
of her own. It was in 1866, when she was a young lady of
Twenty-two years, that she gave her hand in marriage to
Jackson Cline, a son of Michael and Matilda (Murphy)
Cline. At the time of her father's death she inherited
one hundred and sixty acres of the homestead property, situated
on section 36, Jackson township, and here she now resides,
giving her supervision to the operation of the place.
By her marriage Mrs. Cline has become the mother
of eight children, as follows: Robert, who is
superintendent of the Bell Telephone Company at
Indianapolis, Indiana; John, a resident of Columbus,
Ohio; Tillie, who died at the age of nineteen years;
Elizabeth, the wife of Frank Gribling; Elzy,
who is manager of the Home Telephone Company at Toledo, Ohio;
Charles O., who also makes his home in that city; Albert,
of Columbus; and Ada, the wife of Fred Hunt, a resident
of Mansfield.
Mrs. Cline is a gentle, kindly woman, charitable
in her estimate of every one. In the care and management
of her farm she shows sound judgment and excellent business
ability while her social qualities are such as to render her
popular among her many friends and acquaintances.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - from 1808 to 1908 by
A. J. Baughman - Chicago: The J. S. Clarke Publishing Co. 1908 -
Page 1045) |
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GEORGE A. CLUGSTON, banker ; he was born Oct. 5, 1842, in
Franklin Co., Penn.; came to Ashland Co., Ohio, in 1849 ; he
received a liberal education, and engaged in teaching, in all
three years ; came to Mansfield in March, 1863 ; read law with
Henry Hedges; was in Provost Marshal's office fourteen months,
also Deputy Clerk in office of Probate Judge; he was admitted to
the bar in 1865, by District Court held at Bucyrus, and in
United States Court in 1867, at Cleveland; continued in
practice till October, 1873; when he was appointed Cashier of
the Farmers' National Bank, and continues to hold that position;
held the office of City Clerk of City of Mansfield in 1872-78.
He was married, Jan. 1, 1867, to Sarah M. Larimer, who was born
in Mansfield, Ohio, where she has always lived.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 696 |
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Franklin Twp. -
DAVID COOK, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he
was born in this township and has always been engaged in
farming.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 785 |
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Franklin Twp. -
GEORGE COOK, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he
was born in Manchester Co., Penn., June 11, 1818; came to Ohio
with his parents in 1825, and located in Franklin Township.
He was married in 1847 to Matilda Jacobs, who was born in
York Co., Penn., Apr. 7, 1824; they had the following children:
William W., born Jan. 9, 1850; Mary E., Feb. 6,
1852; David I., June 14, 1854; Emma, Nov. 7, 1858;
John G., Jan. 2, 1861. His father, George Cook,
Sr., was born in Germany in 1787; came to America in 1800;
Mrs. Cook was born in 1794; Mr. George Cook, Sr.,
died Sept. 12, 1868, at the age of 81 years 9 months and 17
days; Mrs. Cook died June 22, 1868, at the age of 74
years 10 months 29 days. William Cook is married to
Martha Ralston; they have three children - Emma E.,
born in November, 1875; Etta Jane, Mar. 4, 1877;
George, Sept. 23, 1878.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 785 |
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JABEZ COOK
(deceased). Mr. Cook was a resident of Mansfield and Madison
Townships for sixty years, an honest, upright citizen, well
informed and possessed of social qualities of a high order; he
was born in Washington Co., Penn., July 11, 1792; came to Ohio
in 1814, and settled in Madison Township in 1815, and on what
has since been known as the Cook homestead, on which he remained
about forty years. He was married in March, 1815, to Miss
Hannah Pierson, of Washington Co., Penn.; nine children were born to
them, seven of whom are living; James Harvey and
Thomas McCurdy,
the one a resident of Mansfield and the other of Sandusky City,
are twins and the first children of Jabez Cook ;they were born
in September, 1816 ; Alice, the third child, is a resident of
Mansfield ; Emily, of Morrow Co., Ohio; Elizabeth, of Iowa City;
Mortimer and Lydia Jane, in Santa Barbara, Cal.; Abbie
Ellen and Willis M., are dead. Mr. Cook removed to Mansfield in 1854,
where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred
Feb. 6, 1875.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 697 |
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JAMES HERVEY
COOK,
was born in Madison Township, two and a half miles south of
Mansfield, in September, 1816; he received his elementary
education at what is now known as the Sandy Hill Schoolhouse,
and afterward at Granville, Ohio, when he returned home and
worked on the farm and taught school several winters; he came to
Mansfield in the winter of 1840-41, and taught a school on the
corner of Fourth and Mulberry streets in the little red
schoolhouse, which the older residents will remember. He was
married, March 27, 1842, to Miss Mary Ann
Wiler, of this city,
with whom he has raised four children; until the year 1849, Mr.
Cook was alternately engaged in teaching school, farming and
buying produce; in the spring of that year, he took possession
of the Wiler House, in which business he was engaged without
interruption ten years, and again in 1864 until 1869; he has
always been considered one of Mansfield's best citizens, and
interested in all public improvements ; he is now connected with
the Richland Mutual insurance Company as one of its officers.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 697 |
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Sandusky Twp. -
SILAS COOK, Farmer; P. O. Gaiion;
was born in Richland Co., on Feb. 19, 1821; his father, Hiram
Cook, was the proprietor of Ontario, and owned considerable
land around the village. In 1846, Silas became a
volunteer in the war with Mexico, being a member of Co. A,
commanded by Capt. McLaughlin, of Mansfield. At the
close of the war, he returned to this county, and was married on
Jan. 2, 1848, to Miss Mary Ann, daughter of the late
John H. Evans, of Ontario. He afterward owned,
improved and sold one farm in Wyandot Co., his father at
Ontario, two in Crawford Co. and was six months in California;
he now owns and occupies 125 acres of excellent land, well
improved in Sandusky Township, where he is well fixed for living
in comfort, having by his untiring energy succeeded in clearing
up the forest and making it "blossom as the rose."
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908 - Pg. 875 |
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SAMUEL B.
COLWELL,
(deceased). He was born in Southampton Township, Cumberland Co.,
Penn., June 12, 1810, where he worked at his trade of black-smithing,
until his removal west in 1836 ; he came to Richland Co. in May,
1837, and settled in Troy Township, where he took charge of a
grist-mill with s brother; he continued at this business for
some time before removing to his farm west of Lexington, on
which he lived until 1862, when he returned to Lexington and
thence removed to Iowa and entered land; returning to Ohio, he
bought a farm south of Laxington, which he soon after exchanged
for the mill property; for five years previous to his death, he
was a resident of Missouri; he died in Mansfield June 23, 1879,
respected for his many good qualities of head and heart. Mr.
Colwell was married is Troy Township to Miss Mary
McIntire, by
whom he Lad nine children, six of whom are living, three sons
and three daughters ; James is in the employ of the Aultman &
Taylor Co., and Samuel in the wholesale house of Joseph
Miller.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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City of
Mansfield -
FRANKLIN E. COPE,
was born in Winchester, Frederick Co., Va., April 4, 1807;
immigrated to Columbiana Co., Ohio, June 10, 1810, remained
there till 1832. He was married, Nov. 12, 1838, to Jane
Sweney,
she was born 'in Washington Co., Penn., July, 1808; Mr.
Cope was
engaged in the hatter business in Mansfield for fifteen years,
also farming; be was among the early settlers who bore a part
of the heat and burden of the severe trials of a pioneer life.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 697 |
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City of
Mansfield -
J. W. CRAIG, M. D.,
physician. Dr. Craig's father, Samuel Carson
Craig, was born in
Beaver Co., Penn., in 1788. He was married to Jane Woods, and
came to Belmont Co., Ohio, where Dr. Craig was born ; not long
after, his parents came to this county, where they resided
during the remainder of their lives ; his father dying Feb. 7,
1862; his mother, Sept. 18, 1875. When J. W. Craig was about 9
years of age, he went back to Belmont Co., where he lived with
an uncle, a lawyer, and attended school and read Blackstone, his
uncle desiring he should prepare for the profession of law; J.
W. did not fancy Blackstone to any great degree, and often read
medical works, evincing a desire in that direction ; when near
17 years of age, be went to Harrison, near Cincinnati, where he
continued to read medicine, and also taught school two years; he
afterward went to this county, and, with Dr. Bricker, read
medicine in the office of Dr. John Mack, of Shelby; from there,
he went to the Cleveland Medical College, where he graduated in
1851; April 7 of that year, he located in Ontario, where he
remained is practice nineteen years; at the end of that time,
1870 he removed to Mansfield, where he still resides. Dr.
Craig
was married, Jan. 24, 1854, to Eliza McConnell, whose father,
Hugh McConnell, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., July 11, 1802
; one of his sisters, born July 14, 1800, is now living, is good
health, in Mansfield. He was married to Mary J. McCommon May 24,
1827 ; she was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Aug. 28, 1808; five
years after their marriage, they came to Mansfield, and soon
after bought a farm in Richland Co., where they now reside; Dr.
and Mrs. Craig are the parents of four children-Wilda,
James H., Maggie end May.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
1807 - 1880 - Page 9* |
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City of
Mansfield -
JAMES
CRAIGHEAD,
Mayor of the city of Mansfield ; he was born in 1833, in
Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Penn.; came to Mansfield in 1837. Was
married in 1859 to Susan White, daughter of Jonathan S. White,
of Franklin Township; they have the following children: Septimus, born in 1860, engaged in reading law with
Manuel May,
in Mansfield, and Clarke, born in 1864 (deceased) ; Mr.
Craighead was elected Mayor of Mansfield in the spring of 1879.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
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J. F.
CRAIGLOW. A good farm of one hundred and sixteen
acres on section 21, Springfield township, pays tribute to the
care and labor which J. F. Craiglow bestows upon it.
The greater part of his life has been devoted to agricultural
pursuits and long experience has given him ability in carrying
on the farm work. He was born in this county Sept. 25,
1847, his parents being J. H. and Sophia (Myers) Craiglow,
also natives of Ohio. The father's birth occurred in
Richland county, while the mother was born in Stark county.
He died October 27, 1881, and Mrs. Craiglow, surviving
him for about seven years, passed away August 21, 1888.
They were the parents of the following children: Jacob,
who died while serving in the Civil war; J. F., of this
review; Sarah E., the wife of John Huss of this
county; Charles, deceased; Hannah N., the wife of
John Barber; Margaret M., the wife of Fremont
Crall, of this county; Elmira, the wife of
N. Pluck, of Mansfield; and two who died in infancy.
J. F. Craiglow well deserves to be termed a
self-made man and merits all the praise that the term implies,
for he started out in life on his own account when but ten years
of age, working at farm labor for fourteen years during which
time he acquired, through his industry and economy, the capital
that enabled him to purchase eighty acres of land. He
became owner of a tract of that size in Van Wert county, Ohio,
but after eighteen months sold the property and then again
worked as a farm hand for two years. He then purchased the
farm upon which he now resides, comprising one hundred and
sixteen acres of rich and productive land on section 21,
Springfield township. He has cultivated his fields until
they bring forth rich and abundant harvests and his labors are
attended with a gratifying measure of success.
On the 7th of March, 1872, Mr. Craiglow was
married to Miss Mary E. Neal, who was born in Stark
county, Ohio, in 1848. Her father, Joseph Neal, was
a native of the same county, born in 1818, while his wife was
born in 1819, in Chambersburg, Franklin county, Pennsylvania.
Their family numbered ten children. The father died in
1903 and the mother passed away in 1890. The home of
Mr. and Mrs. Craiglow has been blessed with four children:
William E., who was born April 15, 1873, was married and
lives in Kansas City, Missouri, where he is manager of the
telephone company; Mercelles D., born July 10, 1878, is
manager of a telephone company in Salt Lake City, Utah; Mary
S. is the wife of Alfonzo Mabee, and Venus Baron
complete the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Craiglow are both earnest and
consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he
belongs to the Masonic lodge at Shelby, in which he has served
in several official positions. His political support is
always given the republican party, for he believes that its
principles are most conducive to good government. He owes
his success entirely to his own efforts and the assistance of
his estimable wife, who has indeed been a faithful helpmate on
life's journey. When they first located on the farm where
they now live there was only a small log cabin eighteen by
twenty feet, and in it they lived for seventeen years, after
which they erected their present modern and comfortable farm
residence. Other improvements have been added from time to
time and the best machinery has been secured to facilitate the
work of the fields, until the farm is today one of the well
improved properties of Springfield township. Everything
about the place indicates the careful supervision of the owner,
whose labors are carefully directed by sound judgment and who in
all of his work has been actuated by an honorable purpose and
laudable ambition.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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Franklin Twp. -
JOHN CRALL, deceased; he was born in
Dauphin Co., Penn., Nov. 28, 1798. He was married, Aug.
31, 1824, to Mary Buck, who was born Nov. 30, 1804; they
had one son - Amos Crall, born Dec. 19, 1827, in Dauphin
Co., Penn.; he was married, June 22, 1853, to Catherine Urich,
who was born June 22, 1835; they have two children - Fremont,
born July 6, 1856, and Sherman, born Nov. 21, 1860.
John Crall died Mar. 8, 1877; Mrs. Mary Crall died
Sept. 17, 1867. They were members of the United Brethren
Church for twenty-seven years.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
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City of
Mansfield -
WILLIAM CRALL, was born in Ireland about the year
1794, the enact date not known; he emigrated with his parents
to this country, and settled in Washington Co., Penn.; his
father died shortly after coming to the country, and be being at
that time but 12 years of age, and the eldest of the family, the
support of the family mainly devolved upon him; he learned the
carpenter trade with a Mr. Enos, who afterward removed from
Pennsylvania to Richland Co., and settled in Mifflin Township;
during the war of 1812, William enlisted in a Pennsylvania
regiment, and, with his command, marched to the West, against
the Indiana and British; when the command arrived on its march
at Cadiz, Harrison Co., they received the news that peace was
declared. and the war was at an end. The command was shortly
afterward disbanded, and William with other discharged soldiers
came to Mansfield, which at that time was nothing more than a
wilderness; remaining here a short time, he went back to his
home in Pennsylvania, and afterward returned here with his old
employer, with whom he worked at the carpenter trade. The first
house in this city furnished with a shingled roof and "plowed
and grooved" floor, was erected by him at the southeast corner
of Fourth and East Diamond streets, on the lot now owned by Minor
Howe; at this time he was 21 years of age. In 1817, Oct.
12, be was married to Mary Westfall, by whom he had eight
children, four of whom died at an early age; John Crall, the
eldest, died in 1862; Abram died in California in 1852, and
Susan and James are still living; Mary Westfall was born at
Beverly, Randolph Co. Va., Oct. 31, 1797; her brother, Harvey
Westfall, had come to Richland Co. during the war of 1812, and
settled at Mansfield; at the close of the war, she came to
Ohio, and landed at Newark, where she had an aunt living; she
made the entire distance on horseback; after remaining in
Newark for a time, she came on to Mansfield to reside with her
brother Harvey; after her marriage, her sister Sidney came to
Mansfield from Virginia, and lived with her until her marriage
with Franklin Carmichael; Mr. and Mrs.
Carmichael settled near
Shiloh, in this county, where their children who are living
still reside. Harvey Westfall removed from Mansfield to
Plymouth, near which place be died about twelve years ago;
William Crall, after residing in Mansfield for several years,
removed with his family to Plymouth, at which place be, in
company with Abraham Trux, erected a flouring-mill, which is
still standing; be remained at Plymouth but a few years, when he
returned to Mansfield, where be resided until his death, which
occurred Sept. 11, 1851; his wife survived him until July 21,
1872; previous to going to Plymouth, Mr. Crall kept tavern in
the old frame building which stood on the northwest corner of
Fourth and Main streets. His parents were Scotch-Irish, and he
was raised in the Presbyterian faith; his wife joined the
Presbyterian Church in this city, under the ministration of Rev.
James Rowland, and remained a member of that church until the
time of her death. She always took a great interest in the
political affairs of the country, and for a woman was remarkably
well posted in political matters. She was fond of reading
political speeches, and when able, often attended political
meetings of both parties. The career of all leading political
men was narrowly watched by her, and their speeches eagerly
read.
Mrs. Crall's ancestors on her mother's side were Welsh,
and on her father's, Low Dutch or Hollanders; her grand-parents
assisted in settling up Virginia, and her grandfathers, Pugh and
Westfall, both fought in the early Indian wars in Virginia, and
her father and uncles in the war of the Revolution; of the
children of William Crall, as we have said, but two are now
living; Abraham immigrated to California during the gold fever,
and died there in 1852; John enlisted in Capt. McLaughlin's
company, 3d O. V. I., and served during the term of service of
that regiment in the war with Mexico: After his return home, he
was married to Susan Snyder, who lived but a year or two after
her marriage; she left one child, a daughter, who was married to
Anthony I. Piero, and is now living at Plymouth ; although quite
a politician, John never sought office, and never held but one
official position, that of Constable, which office be held at
the time of his death, which occurred in July, 1863. James S. Crall enlisted in the 82d O. V. I. during the war of the
rebellion, and was appointed a Second Lieutenant to recruit a
company for that regiment; upon the organization of the
regiment, he was elected Captain of the company; upon the death
of Col. Cantwell, at the second battle of Manassas Plains or
Bull Run, he was promoted to Major of the regiment, and
afterward was trade Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment, which
position he held rat the close of the war and the muster-out of
the regiment ; the 82d Regiment belonged to the 11th Corps, and
took past with that corps in all the battles in which it was
engaged while in the Army of' the Potomac ; after the battle of
Chickamauga, the 11th and 12th Corps were transferred to the
army of Gen. Thomas; the two corps were consolidated end were
afterward known as the 20th; with this corps under command of
Gen. Hooker, the 82d Regiment took part in all the skirmishes
and battles preceding the taking of Atlanta, In the march from
Atlanta to Savannah, and from Savannah to Raleigh, North
Carolina; the regiment was on the march from Raleigh to
Richmond, when Lee surrendered to Grant; a few days thereafter,
Johnston surrendered to Sherman, and the war was over. Since his
return home, James S. Crall has served as member and President
of the City Council, two terms as Justice of the Peace and is at
present Deputy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas; his sister,
Susan Larimore, is living, and with her children resides with
him in this city.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers.
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City of
Mansfield -
CRAWFORD & ZELLERS,
cracker manufacturers, located at the corner of Walnut and Bloom
streets, in a brink building 56 x 100. The business was
originally started in 1872, by H. H. Colby, who continued it for
one year, when the firm that now has it took charge, Sept. 7,
1874; Messrs. Crawford & Zellers were formerly engaged in the
manufacture of crackers at Richmond, Ind., and when they
purchased the property, they possessed net only ample capital,
but a complete knowledge of their business; the first building
was a frame, to which Crawford S Zellers added some additions ;
soon after the improvements had been made, the frame portion of
the structure was destroyed by fire; nothing daunted, the
proprietors at once rebuilt in a much finer style, so that the
works they now have is a model institution of its kind, and
considered by all to be one of the moat complete in the State;
all the machinery used is of the best and most improved make,
enabling this house to successfully compete with any other
engaged in a similar business; an engine of thirty-horse power
is used, and the bakery has a capacity of turning out 500
barrels of crackers every 24 hours; 25 to 30 hands are employed,
and a business maintained that will exceed $150,000; the
crackers here produced are noted for their first-class quality
and the universal satisfaction they give; a goodly trade is not
only had by this firm in Ohio, but the name has extended into
the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia
and Indiana. The firm is composed of B. F. Crawford, D. K. and
J. G. Zellers; Mr. Crawford has withdrawn his interest from the
firm of Zellers & Co., at Richmond, Ind., and now gives his
undivided attention to the business which he has and is so
satisfactorily conducting, and of which he is principal owner.
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DAVID M. CREIGH, (deceased). The man whose name stands
at the head of this biography died and was laid to rest in the
Mansfield Cemetery, Sept. 28, 1881, aged 61 years; although
years have come and an gone, his name is still familiar to the
living, and his memory cherished by those who knew and honored
him. He was born in the city of Pittsburgh, Penn., Dec. 5, 1799;
be came to Ohio in 1822 with his parents, who settled in the
northern part of Madison Township; he remained here for a number
of years working on the farm with his father, Samuel H. Creigh.
On the 19th day of February, 1845, be was married to Miss Attillia Barr, daughter of Col.
Jacob Barr, one of the early
settlers of this county, who resided a few miles west of
Mansfield, the Rev. D. J. Swinney officiating; in this
neighborhood he soon after purchased land, and continued in farm
life until his death; during their residence in Madison
Township they raised a family of three children; the eldest, Jennie, afterward the wife of
James R. Pollock, died Nov. 11,
1877, aged 30 years 10 months and 29 days ; one son by this
marriage still survives her; a loving daughter, sister and
mother, kind and affectionate to all; her death was
universally, regretted; John T. Creigh was born Jan. 10, 1847;
be received a good common-school education, and soon after his
father's death came to Mansfield, and was employed for some
years in the hardware trade, acquiring a thorough knowledge of
that business, which has been so useful to him in his present
occupation; he is at presents partner in the widely known and
prosperous firm of Patterson & Creigh, carriage manufacturers;
be was married in November, 1871, to Miss Emma Williams, of this
county, and resides on West Bloom street; Franc Creigh, the
youngest and surviving daughter, was born June 9, 1848, and,
like her sister and brother, received a good education, residing
with her mother, who removed to Mansfield soon after her
husband's death; she wan married Sept. 7, 1869, to D. W. Rendig,
in Mansfield ; they have three children -Carl, the eldest, was
born March 24, 1871; Lee Creigh Rendig, born Feb. 9, 1873 ;
Kittie Kendig, born Sept. 28, 1876; Mrs. Franc E. Kendig
resides on West Market with her mother and father's sister, with
her little family around her. She and husband are members of the
Congregational Church.
(Mansfield Township)
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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MARTHA
CROUCH is a representative of one of the old families of
Richland county, Ohio. She is a native of Washington
County, Pennsylvania, and came with her parents to this county
in 1850. Here her father, Boyd Mercer Crouch
purchased the farm upon which his two daughters now reside, and
the old buildings still stand that were erected here over eighty
years ago. They have been mute witnesses of the many
changes which have occurred, and are landmarks in the locality.
For a long period the father carried on general agricultural
pursuits, bringing his land under a high state of cultivation,
and converting it into very productive fields. In his
family were the following children: Maria, now the
wife of Rev. Charles Knepper, a resident of Pennsylvania;
Martha, who is living on the old homestead; James,
deceased; and Belle, who resides with her sister
Martha. There was also one child who died in infancy.
Mr. Crouch was accounted one of the worthy
farmers and reliable business men. He worked diligently
year after year in cultivating his crops and as the years passed
he won a fair measure of success. In relation to community
affairs he also won a fair measure of success. In relation
to community affairs he also manifested a progressive spirit,
always desiring the welfare of the county. In his dealings
he was ever reliable, and those who knew him entertained for him
warm regard in recognition of his sterling worth. He died
in 1902 and his wife passed away about the same time, both being
in their eightieth year when called to their final rest.
The two daughters, Martha and Bell Crouch,
still reside upon the old homestead and give personal
supervision to the operation of the farm of eighty acres,
manifesting good business ability in its control. They are
both members of the United Presbyterian church, and are held in
high esteem in the community where they have now resided for
more than a half century.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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Sandusky Twp. -
STEPHEN CRISPIN, farmer; was born in
Columbiana Co., Ohio, on Dec. 24, 1818, and removed with his
father, Silas Cirspin, to the vicinity of his present
residence in 1837. He was married in 1838, to Miss Lena,
daughter of the late Levi Logan, who then lived on the
farm now owned and occupied by Mr. Crispin in Sandusky
Township; Mr. Logan was one of the early settlers, and
died in October, 1845, at the age of 75 years; Mr. Crispin's
father was born in New Jersey, near Philadelphia in 1788;
removed to Washington Co., Penn., in 1806, thence to Columbiana
Co., Ohio, in 1815. His grandfather came from England with
Wm. Penn in 1682; the family were among the early
pioneers, who by their energy and perseverance, aided their
comrades in clearing up the forest and making the country the
best land in the world.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
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FRANKLIN
PAUL CRUM is one of the extensive landowners of Sharon
township. He inherited valuable property interests and
although fate thus aided him at the outset of his career, he has
displayed in the conduct of his property sound business judgment
and keen sagacity, and in all of his relations has manifested
that irreproachable business integrity which is one of the most
valuable assets in a successful career. He was born
January 25, 1879, on the farm on section 12, Sharon township,
where he now makes his home.
His father, Michael Crum, was born in Adams
county, Pennsylvania, March 25, 1832, and was a son of Moses
and Margaret (Rex) Crum, whose family numbered four sons and
two daughters. The sons always followed the occupation of
farming, which was also the life work of their father, who
removed to Sharon township with his family in 1840. The
previous year he had walked the entire distance from his home in
Pennsylvania to Ohio in order to look over the country where he
wished to settle. Being pleased with the district and its
future prospects he returned home, hitched four horses to his
wagon and with his family and household goods started for the
then new country. They settled on a farm where Michael
Crum spent nearly his entire life and in the early days the
family bore all the experiences and hardships incident to a
frontier experience. The death of Moses Crum
occurred on this farm September 28, 1873, when he had reached
the age of eighty-five years, eight months and twenty-seven
days. His first purchase of land consisted of eighty acres
of timber, which he cleared and improved, and afterward he
bought the adjacent property, which is now in possession of
Franklin P. Crum. His children were:
Elizabeth, who died April 2, 1874; Daniel, who died
February 21, 1901; Mollie, deceased; Jacob, who
resides near Tiro, Crawford county, Ohio; George, who
died in 1897; and the father of our subject.
Michael Crum aided in the arduous task of
developing the wild land, performing his share of the work of
the fields, and as opportunity afforded he acquired his
education in the public schools. At the time of the Civil
war he offered his services to the government in defense of the
Union, enlisting for nine months as a member of Company F of the
Eighty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Although his time
expired two days before the battle of Gettysburg, he did not
leave the army, for he felt that his service was still needed.
He entered that engagement and was wounded in both legs by a
minie ball on the first day of the engagement. His oldest
brother had been drafted for the war, and as he had a family to
support Michael Crum had volunteered in his place, saying
to his brother, "Jacob, I will go in your place."
He did so and with his regiment was attached to the Second
Brigade of the Third Division of the Second Army Corps.
After being wounded he was taken prisoner, but the next day the
rebels retreated and he was left once more among friends.
He was then removed to the county infirmary, which was being
used as an army hospital. The place was only about ten
miles from the place of his birth and a friend visiting the
hospital recognized him and notified his people, who cam e and
cared for him. From this wound, however, he suffered to
his dying day. As soon as he had sufficiently recovered he
received an honorable discharge and returned home.
On the 28th of September, 1876, Michael Crum was
united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Coble, a daughter of
Christian and Mary (Gartner) Coble, who were among the
early settlers of Richland county and assisted materially in its
development and progress. In their family were four sons
and five daughters, eight of whom are living. In the
spring following his marriage Mr. Crum erected an elegant
residence upon his farm about a mile west of Shelby and there he
maintained his home until his death, which occurred February 19,
1904. The community had learned to esteem and honor him as
a prominent and representative citizen and as a successful
business man, and his death, therefore, was the occasion of deep
and widespread regret. His wife died October 16, 1906, at
the age of sixty-three years.
Franklin Paul Crum, reared under the parental
roof, is now the owner of valuable farm property, which came to
him by inheritance from his father, grandfather and other
relatives. The home place practically comprises two farms,
aggregating two hundred acres, and it was upon this tract that
his grandfather, Moses C., settled in 1839. He also
owns one hundred and sixty-four acres, covering the northwest
quarter of section 2, Sharon township. The three farms
which came to him are now well improved with good buildings, in
fact the buildings upon the home place are especially
substantial and attractive and are always kept in a state of
good repair. Mr. Crum gives his personal
supervision to both of these farms, while he rents the place of
one hundred and sixty-four acres on section 2. He lives a
busy life, his time being fully occupied with the work of
carrying on the farms, which he does in a most progressive
manner.
On the 28th of September, 1898, Mr. Crum was
united in marriage to Miss Minnie Smith, a native of
Shiloh, Richland county, and a daughter of Ira Smith.
Two children have been born to them: Clifford and
Waldo. As a representative of one of the pioneer
families Mr. Crum well deserves mention in this volume,
but is even more entitled to representation from the fact that
his entire life has gained him a place with the leading and
prominent residents of the community. He is active and
enterprising in business, loyal in his citizenship, and pays the
utmost regard to the duties which he owes his fellowmen.
In manner he is social and genial and has a circle of friends
almost coextensive with the circle of his acquaintances.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908) |
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Franklin Twp. -
HENRY W. CRUM, Clerk's office, Richland
Co., Ohio. Was born in Franklin Township, Richland Co.,
Ohio, Apr. 9, 1847; Isaac Crum, the father of H.
W. , was an old resident of Franklin Township, and came to
Ohio when a child; his parents settled in Franklin Township,
Richland Co., where part of the descendants yet reside; Mr.
Isaac Crum, during his long residence in Franklin Township,
held the office of Township Clerk a number of years, and was
frequently honored by the people to positions of honor and
trust; in the year 1857, Mr. Isaac Crum was elected as
clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in Richland Co., and
re-elected in 1860; he died Mar. 8, 1861, while serving his
second term, aged 43 years. He was the father of seven
children, four of whom are living and three dead; the first son,
Henry W., is now engaged in the Clerk's office in
Mansfield.
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Franklin Twp. -
JOHN CRUM, farmer; P. O. Mansfield; he was
born, near the site of the big gate on the farm where he now
resides, Mar. 1, 1820. He was married, Nov. 2, 1848, to
Catherine Clay, who was born Nov. 25, 1828, in Franklin
Township; they have the following family: Jacob,
born Oct. 18, 1849; Elizabeth, born June 12, 1851;
Margaret, born Feb. 15, 1853; Bartley, born Apr. 29,
1854; Mary, born Nov. 25, 1856; J. Franklin, born
Aug. 2, 1859; Lucinda, born Oct. 1, 1863; Ida C. Crum,
born Sept. 30, 1866. Jacob died Nov. 2, 1851;
Margaret, February, 1853, and Franklin, June 8, 1879.
Jacob Crum, John Crum's father, was born in Huntingdon
Co., Penn., Aug. 14, 1789; he was married to Elizabeth Keith,
who was born Feb. 17, 1794; they had the following family:
Michael, born Oct. 24, 1814; Isaac, born Oct. 20,
1817; John, born Mar. 1, 1820; Henry, born Aug.
12, 1822; Silas, born Aug. 11, 1825; Jacob, born
Nov. 6, 1827; Mary, born June 6, 1830; Washington,
born Apr. 29, 1833. Silas, Jacob and John
are yet living.
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JOHN W. CULLEN is
pleasantly located just outside the corporation limits of Shelby
on West Main street, where he has four acres of land surrounding
a comfortable and attractive home, which he erected in 1892.
For forty years he had resided upon the farm in Sharon township,
where his birth occurred August 10, 1848, and he is still the
owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 2, from
which he annually derives a good rental. His parents were
Jarvis and Mary (Jackson) Cullen, both of whom were
native of Lincolnshire, England.
The father was born July 14, 1803, and they were
married in Richland county, Ohio, May 18, 1845. He had
left England for America April 21, 1844, in company with his
brother William. After reaching the United States
he remained for one year in New York, where he was employed at
farm labor, and then removed to Huron county, Ohio, whence he
afterward came to Richland county and purchased the farm now
owned by our subject. He first invested in one hundred
acres and later bought eighteen acres, while thirty-two acres
have been added by John W. Cullen. This land the
father cleared and placed under cultivation and remained upon
the farm until his death, which occurred November 6, 1884.
His wife came to the United States with the exception of
Thomas and Maria, who died in England. The daughter
Mary became the wife of Jarvis Cullen and to them
were born two children, but the daughter died in infancy,
leaving John W. Cullen the only child. The father
was a devoted member of the Baptist church and led a quiet home
life.
Under the parental roof John W. Cullen was
reared, while the public schools and Oberlin College afforded
him his educational privileges. He was early trained to
the work of the fields and was thus well qualified for carrying
on farming when he started out in life on his own account.
For forty years he lived on the farm and through the period of
his manhood worked diligently and persistently to make the place
productive. That he succeeded is indicated in the
excellent appearance of the farm and also in the fact that he is
now practically living retired. In June, 1892, he built
his present home just outside the corporation limits of Shelby,
where it stands in the midst of well kept grounds covering four
acres. In addition to the home farm, which he owns, he has
eighty acres in Plymouth township and forty acres of timber land
in Vernon township, Crawford county. He has been a
stockholder in the Citizens Bank of Shelby since its
organization, is a stockholder in the building and loan
association and is interested in the Shelby Land & Improvement
Company. He displays keen sagacity in business affairs and
his investments have been carefully made.
In October, 1872, Mr. Cullen was married to
Miss Sarah I. Myers, who was born January 1, 1849, and is a
daughter of John and Mary (Hockinsmith) Myers, who were
natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in 1808 and the latter
in 1811. They went to Stark county, Ohio, with their
respective parents and were married there, after which they
removed to Richland county, settling on a farm three miles west
of Shelby, where their remaining days were passed. Mr.
Myers died at the age of eighty-seven years, while his wife
died at the age of eighty-one. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Cullen
have been born three children: Corrine, who
died at the age of nine months; Trenna, the wife of
Reuben Sutter, of Shelby; and Ethel, at home.
In his political views Mr. Cullen has always
been a stalwart republican and keeps well informed on the
questions of the day. He has served as township trustee
for one term, but has never been a politician in the sense of
office seeking. He belongs to the Lutheran church, to the
support of which he contributes generously. He stands
today as one of the prominent citizens of Richland county, a man
widely recognized for his excellent business ability, for his
loyalty in citizenship and his progressiveness in every relation
of life. He ahs many stanch friends and well deserves
mention in this volume.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II) |
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FRANK
S. CULP, engaged in the practice of law at Butler and
manifesting in his professional career an ability which promises
well for future success, was born in Marion, Ohio, July 26,
1874, his parents being Jacob and Mary Katharine (Fullmer)
Culp. The father was born in Germany on the 10th of
April, 1829, and the mother's birth occurred in the same
country, Nov. 18, 1836. She crossed the Atlantic to the
new world in 1854, when a young lady of seventeen years, and
Jacob Culp made the long voyage across the ocean in1856.
He first located in Marion, Ohio, and in 1858 was married.
He is a stone-mason and followed his trade in Marion for twenty
years, being closely associated with building operations in the
city during that time. He was an excellent workman and
many contracts were therefore awarded him, so that as the years
passed he prospered in his undertakings and acquired through his
well directed labors a handsome competence which enabled him to
live retired. He died April 4, 1896, and his widow now
resides on the farm near La Rue, Marion County. Their
family numbered ten children: Jacob W., a resident of
Mead, Kansas; Susan D., the wife of Henry E. Muth,
of Mansfield; John H., who lives near Mount Victory,
Ohio; Charles, whose home is in Delaware county, this
state; George, deceased; Mary, the wife of
George E. Muth, of Mansfield; one who died in infancy; W.
A., a resident of Columbus; Frank S., of this review;
and S. Arthur, who is living with mother on
the home farm.
Although born in the city of Marion, Frank S. Culp
was only two years of age when his parents removed to the farm,
so that his education was acquired in the district schools.
He left home at the age of seventeen years to start out in life
on his own account and has since been dependent upon his own
resources, so that he deserves much credit for what he has
accomplished in life. On the 2d of April, 1892, he went to
Mansfield and worked for one summer at the carpenter's trade,
but ambitious to direct his efforts into lines demanding keen
intellectual force, in the fall of that year he attended the
Ohio Business College at Mansfield and was graduated April 12,
1893. He then went to work in the grocery and bakery of
E. P. Croft, with whom he remained for five months. He
was afterward in the employ of John Frederick, a merchant
tailor and clothier, and later he again attended the Ohio
Business College.
Being taken sick, he lay ill of brain fever and grip
for eleven weeks, and it was following this that he began
reading law as a student in the office of Donnell & Marriott
at Mansfield. He began his studies on the 8th of June,
1894. As his financial resources rendered it imperative
that he provide for his own support, he worked for the street
car company as a conductor during the summer months and attended
school during the winter. Thus four years passed and in
the following spring he suffered from an attack of appendicitis
that kept him in bed for nine weeks. He then again entered
the employ of the street car company, but after six weeks was
obliged to give up the position on account of his health.
In March, 1899, he took the law examination at Columbus, became
ill there and was taken to the hospital, where he underwent an
operation for appendicitis that kept him confined to the house
for eleven weeks. On his recovery he worked at the
carpenter's trade for six months and later attended the
university of Ada, where he pursued a special course in law,
being admitted to the bar on the 14th of October, 1899. In
May, 1900, he located for practice in Butler, where he has since
remained. The many obstacles and difficulties which he
encountered serve to emphasize the fact that he is a man of
resolute spirit and unfaltering determination, carrying forward
to successful completion whatever he undertakes. Entering
upon the practice of law, he has displayed marked ability in
handling intricate problems of the profession. He prepares
his cases with great thoroughness and care and his analytical
power enables him to arrive to correct deductions, while in the
courts he never fails to present his cause with a strength and
force that are always feared by his adversaries and have brought
him some notable successes. In addition to his
professional duties, Mr. Culp is a representative of
business interests, in that he is a stockholder and director of
the Butler Manufacturing Company, and was one of the promoters
of the Fredericktown Oil & Gas Company, of which he is now a
director and secretary. He is likewise a director and
secretary of the Butler Milk Bottle Company and displays in his
business affairs keen discernment as well as untiring energy.
On the 16th of June, 1901, Mr. Culp was married
to Miss Myra M. Covert, who was born at South Fork,
Pennsylvania, Dec. 25, 1878, and is the daughter of Rev. W.
M. and Eleonora (Wheeler) Covert, both of whom are natives
of Pennsylvania, now living at Burlington, Kansas, where the
father is pastor of the First Presbyterian church. He has
devoted much of his life to the work of the ministry and his
influence has never been of a restricted order. In his
family were seen children. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Culp
have been born two children: Frances L., Feb. 11, 1904;
and Katherine E., born Feb. 15, 1906.
The parents are both members of the Evangelical church
and are prominent socially, while their own home is attractive
by reason of its warm-hearted hospitality. In his
political views Mr. Culp is a stalwart democrat and is
always able to support his position by intelligent argument.
He has served as mayor of Butler for one term, has been justice
of the peace for two terms, and at the present writing is
township treasurer. He also belongs to the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, his membership being in the lodge at
Butler, and he is connected with the Knights of the Maccabees at
Mansfield. For three terms he has been district deputy in
the Odd Fellows organization and is very prominent in its ranks.
The life record of Mr. Culp is another proof of the fact
is that:"The man who wins is the man who
works,
The man who toils while the next man shirks."
Throughout his entire life he has utilized his
advantages in every possible way and while he has met obstacles
and difficulties that would have utterly disheartened and
discouraged and another, his resolute purpose has enabled him to
triumph over these and to make substantial progress where others
would have met failure.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908 - page 1058 |
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DAVID
W. CUMMINS, a capable representative of the profession of
law to which the public must look for the conservation of its
interests and the protection of its rights and privileges, is
now enjoying a liberal patronage that is accorded only in
recognition of genuine merit and capability. A native of
Shelby, Ohio, he was born Aug. 13, 1867, and is the younger of a
family of two children, his sister being Mary C., now the
wife of Judge Lewis Brucker, who is her brother's law
partner. Their parents were David and Angeline P.
(Taylor) Cummins. The father was born in Auburn
township, Crawford county, Ohio, which was then a part of
Richland county. For many years he engaged in
merchandising in Shelby and in the latter years of his life was
a traveling representative of a New York commission house.
He was very well known in this section of the state and was
prominent in the affairs of the northern part of the county.
He died in Shelby, Jan. 13, 1899. His wife, a native of
Jackson township, Richland county, belonged to one of the
pioneer families of this part of the state, who came from
Connecticut in the early portion of the nineteenth century.
She still survives at the age of seventy years.
While spending his boyhood days in his parents' home,
David W. Cummins pursued his education in the public
schools and afterward attended Witenberg College at Springfield,
Ohio. Thus he gained a good literary knowledge to serve as
a foundation for his professional learning, when in 1891 he
began preparation for the bar, reading law while employed as
deputy clerk of the probate court of this county. Later he
resigned his position and completed his law studies in the
office of Skiles & Skiles at Shelby and was
admitted to the bar in December, 1894. Shortly afterward
he returned to Mansfield, where he entered upon the active
practice of his profession and in 1897 he became associated with
Lewis Brucker, which partnership has continued up to the
present time. He engages in general practice and his
clientage is large and of distinctively representative
character. He has confined his attention almost
exclusively to his practice and is an able lawyer, diligent in
research, careful in the preparation of his cases and clear and
concise in his presentation of his cause in the courts.
Moreover, he is systematic and methodical in habit, sober and
discreet in judgment and devotedly attached to his profession.
On the 23d of June, 1897, Mr. Cummins was
married to Miss Jane David, a daughter of P. K. David,
of Garrett, Indiana, and they have one son, David R., who
was born Oct. 26, 1901. Mr. Cummins owns his own
home at No. 32 Sherman avenue, which he built in 1903. He
is a member of Mansfield Lodge No. 35, F. & A. M.; the Mansfield
Lodge of Elks; Madison Lodge K. of P.; Mansfield Camp of the
Woodmen of the World; and Mansfield Tent of the Knights of
Maccabees. He also belongs to the Phi Gama Delta, a
college fraternity. Since age conferred upon him the right
of franchise he has been a democrat and has been active in the
local ranks of his party since attaining his majority. In
April, 1908, he received its nomination for the office of
probate judge. He is an active member of the Central
Methodist Episcopal church of Mansfield. His interests are
those of a public-spirited citizen who recognizes that there is
more to life than the winning of financial independence and is
never neglectful of his duties to his fellowmen and his city.
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - from 1808 to 1908 by
A. J. Baughman - Chicago: The J. S. Clarke Publishing Co. 1908 -
Page 576) |
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F. H.
CUNNINGHAM, who is familiarly known as "Ted"
Cunningham, is well and favorably known as New London, where
he has a confectionery and news agency. He was born at
Bellville, Richland County, Aug. 30, 1894, the son of George
D. and Olive (Gurney) Cunningham.
George D. Cunningham, was born at South Charleston,
Ohio. He spent a number of years in business at Bellville,
as the owner of a grain elevator, which had been established by
his father, Amzi Cunningham. He then entered the
railway mail service and has been thus employed for a period of
40 years. He and his wife have been residents of Sandusky,
Ohio, since 1914. Mr. Cunningham is a Republican, a
member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge
and Knights of Pythias. To Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham
were born four children: Helen, married George Healea,
lives at Columbus; Florence, married H. P.
Kochheiser, lives at Cleveland; F. H., the subject of
this sketch; and Lewis lives at Sandusky.
F. H. Cunningham was reared and educated at
Belleville and is a graduate of Bellville High School, class of
1911. He began his business career in New London as a
clerk in the employ of the Ward-Stilson Company. Later he
conducted a cigar and tobacco business at Elyria, Ohio, and in
1914 returned to New London, with the American Express Company.
Two years later he became a traveling representative of the
C. E. Ward Company, with whom he was identified continuously
from 1916 until 1930. He resigned in the latter year and
has since been proprietor of a confectionery and news agency in
this city.
Mr. Cunningham is a Republican, a member of the
Methodist Church, and belongs to Floral Lodge, F. & A. M., No.
260; William F. Kuhn Chapter, R. A. M., No. 139,
Kansas City, Mo.; Norwalk Council, R. & S. M. M., No. 24; East
Gate Commandery, K. T., No. 70, Kansas City; Consistory of
Western Missouri, No. 2, Kansas City; Aahmes Grotto, M. O. V. P.
E. R., Ardmore, Okla.; Mahi Temple, Miami, Fla.; Royal Order of
Jesters, Miami, Fla.; New London Shrine Club; and Independent
Order of Odd Fellows. He also belongs to the Ashland
Country Club.
Mr. Cunningham has a son, G. Darwin
Cunningham.
Source: North Central Ohio Biographies embracing Ashland,
Wayne, Medina, Lorain, Huron & Knox Counties by William A. Duff - 3
vols. 1931
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OLIVER L.
CUNNINGHAM, a well known and representative member of the
Mansfield bar, has so utilized his native powers that he has
gained a position of considerable distinction in the difficult
and arduous profession of the law. One of the native sons
of this city, he was born Aug. 1, 1872, and his life history,
largely familiar to his fellow townsmen, has been such as has
won for him the respect of all with whom he has been associated.
He is descended from one of the old Colonial families.
His great-grandfather, Robert Cunningham, came to America
in his boyhood days from the vicinity of Belfast, Ireland, and
espousing the cause of the colonies at the time of the
Revolutionary war, he served as a private under General Wayne.
He had three children: Mary, Francis and Robert James
Cunningham. The last named was the grandfather of our
subject and was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania.
He early learned the tailor's trade and became one of the
pioneer settlers of Lexington, Ohio, where he carried on
business. He married Martha Lewis, a representative
of one of the earliest families of Richland county and one of
the best known at that day. Their family numbered five
daughters and a son. Of the daughters Mrs. Samantha
Campbell resides
(Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by
A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908 - Page 760) |
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