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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of Stark County:
with an outline sketch of
Ohio
Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
1881
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Pike Twp. -
JAMES FARBER, farmer and stock dealer;
P. O. Magnolia; a native of Tuscarawas Co., and second son
of one of the pioneers of this section of Ohio; his father,
John Farber, was born in New Jersey, Oct. 24, 1781,
son of Philip and Margaret Farber; Philip was born
Oct. 3, 1758, and Margaret Apr 19, 1758. The
Farber family left New Jersey in 1804, and settled for a
time near Steubenville; in 1806 they removed to Tuscarawas
county, locating in Sandy Tp. At that time their
nearest neighbor was the Huff family, who lived some
eight miles away, south of what is now Zoar village.
Canton at that time contained only a few rude log cabins,
and the Farbers visited Cleveland for their salt when
the future Forest City contained about one dozen houses.
The family cleared a patch of six or seven acres for corn by
June, 1806, and were rewarded by a fine crop; the next year
many other families purchased farms and settled in the same
neighborhood. In those days they could catch a barrel
of fish in half an hour, and deer and bee trees were plenty.
John Farber started in life a poor boy, but at the
time of his death, in 1864, was a large land owner.
During his life he held many offices of honor and trust to
which he was chosen by his neighbors; he married
Elizabeth Douglas, who was of Scotch descent, and they
were the parents of fourteen children; several died when
they were young; nine lived to maturity, raised families,
and John was the ancestor of many descendants, who
are living in Carroll, Tuscarawas and Stark counties, and
many localities in the west; Elizabeth died in 1873.
James Farber, subject of this sketch was born in
Sandy Tp., Tuscarawas Co., Mar. 1, 1808, where he was raised
and educated, remaining on his father's farm until October,
1833, when he married Caroline, daughter of Oliver
Weaver; he then purchased from his father a quarter
section in Pike Tp., which land he has occupied for nearly
fifty years, his present residence having been built in
1840. During his life has purchased other real estate,
now owning over 400 acres, and in addition to this has
transferred over 900 to his children; he has in past years
paid more attention to sheep raising than farming, wintering
at times over one thousand head. Mr. and Mrs. James
Farber are the parents of seven children; one died in
infancy; six are now living, as follows - John of
Carroll Co.; Isabel, now Mrs. Keiffer, of
Carroll Co.; Oliver, now of Sandy Tp., Stark Co.;
Philip, of Pike; Elizabeth, now at home with her
parents.
Source:
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
853 |
Pike Twp. -
PHILIP FARBER, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Pierce;
son of James and Caroline (Weaver) Farber, was born
in Pike Tp., Jan. 3, 1841, where he was raised and educated,
receiving instruction in the schools of the neighborhood; he
remained on his father's farm until Dec. 19, 1872, when he
was married to Miss Mary L. Sonders, who was born in
Germany and removed to America with her parents when she was
four years of age; her father was killed in 1863, at the
battle of Gettysburg. After their marriage Mr. and
Mrs. Philip Farber removed to his present farm of 172
acres, which he purchased from his father; they have three
children, Jay, May, and Etta. Mr. Farber's
principal business is stock raising, and he is more directly
interested in sheep and cattle, having a special grade of
fine sheep. During the Rebellion Mr. Farber was
a member of the Ohio National Guards, and as such was called
in active service for four months, serving from May to
September, 1864, in the 162d Regiment under Col. Ephraim
Ball.
Source:
History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio -
Publ.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
854 |
Osnaburg Twp. -
JOSIAH FINK, farmer; P. O. Osnaburg;
was born Apr. 14, 1832, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of
Ephraim and Susanna (Shenkle) Fink. Five years
later they moved to Stark Co., locating in Osnaburg Twp.
He served a faithful apprenticeship on the farm with his
father, and in 1850 began to learn the carpenter's trade;
this pursuit he followed but four years, when he rented a
farm in Osnaburg Twp. In about six years his thrift
and economy enabled him to purchase 40 acres of his present
dwelling spot in the northwest corner, Sec. 6, of Osnaburg
Twp. In 1880 he added to his present farm 30 acres, a
portion of which lies in Nimishillen Twp. For thirteen
years Mr. Fink followed threshing of grain; in 1872
he sold his interest in this branch of machinery, and has
since made farming his exclusive business. In politics
he is a "full-blooded" Republican, having been nominated and
elected by that party to the office of Township Trustee, and
in 880, as Land Appraiser for the present term. His
associates in the Home Insurance Co. have elected him their
clerk many terms. At present is a member of the
township School Board; his different offices and occupations
combined with fine social qualities have made him very
generally known and honored in this part of the county.
Mr. Fink was married June 12, 1853, to Miss Sarah
Wenger. Mrs. Fink is a daughter of one of
the oldest and wealthiest families of the township.
Their home has been made joyous with six children -
Susanna, Amanda, Isaac, Martin, Josiah and Samuel.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline
sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
840 |
G. B.
FOLSOM, livery, Canton; is a native of the Empire
State. He began business life in Cleveland, where for
several year he was engaged in the grocery trade,
subsequently changing into the livery business, at which he
continued for some ten years. He next engaged in
business in Youngstown, Ohio, where for ten years he was in
the grocery and livery business, after which he came to
Canton, where he has since resided and engaged in the livery
business in first-class style; has a large and commodious
place of business, and does a thriving and profitable trade.
He ranks as one of the prominent citizens of Canton, and is
a member of the K. of P. order.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline
sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881- Page 609 |
GEORGE
FRANK, Justice of the Peace; Lake; is a son of
George Jacob Frank, who was born in Wurtemburg, Germany,
Feb. 29, 1794. While in his infancy his father was
called away by death, and before he attained the age of 4
years he was deprived of his mother's care by the same stern
message. His early training devolved entirely on an
aunt, with whom he remained until he was 14 years of age,
when he was apprenticed to the cabinet-maker's trade.
In 1812, he was drafted into the German army, and continued
to serve his country with faithfulness while England and
Germany were allied against France, and until the final
downfall of Napoleon. During his army life he was many
of the prominent men of that day; among them were the Duke
of Wellington, the hero of Waterloo, and his much beloved La
Fayette. The year after he was released from service
(1816), he united in marriage with Miss Eva Weimer
and with her resided in Hoffen, until 1837, when he embarked
for America. Upon his arrival in this country he
located in Lake Twp., where he spent 34 years of his life.
In October, 1870, his faithful wife died. After the
death of his wife he went to live with his son George
(our subject) and with him remained until Feb. 27, 1881,
when he was called to his final home, at the age of 87
years. Early in life he associated himself with the
Lutheran Church and continued a faithful member to the end.
George Frank, the subject of this sketch, was born in
Alsace, France, May 2, 1829, and in 1837 came to Stark Co.,
with his parents. He attended the common schools of
his neighborhood, where he acquired a good education, and at
the age of 21 he engaged in farming for himself, and in this
continued for 10 years. In 1850, he engaged in the
stock business, dealing in sheep, wholly, and has been
engaged in the same up to the present time. In 1850 he
married Miss Mary Bushong, of Lake Twp. From
that union there has been six children, four of whom are
living, viz. - Emeline, Milton G., William J., and
John C. Mr. and Mrs. Frank are devout church
members; he is a Democrat in politics, and has been
identified with many positions of trust, which he faithfully
filled.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 -
Page 936 |
ISAAC
FRANK, a stock-feeder and shipper; Lake; is a
son of John Frank, whose sketch appears in this work.
Our subject was born in Stark Co., Ohio, May 31, 1834.
The early years of his life were passed on the farm, where
he remained until he was 22 years of age; he then rented
farms for five years in Lake Tp. In 1859 he began
feeding sheep, and continued to buy and feed for three
years, when he began shipping, and has continued in that
business up to the present time. He has been very
successful, and owes his success largely to the manner in
which he feeds his sheep. Mr. Frank has one of
the best, if not the best , sheep farms in the
State of Ohio. He has also been engaged extensively in
farming. In 1855 he was united in marriage to Miss
Mary, daughter of John Moore, of Springfield,
Summit Co., and from that marriage there have been two
children - Margaret J. and Lewis E. Mr.
Frank is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 83,
Akron. See NOTE 1
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 -
Page 937 |
JOHN
FRANK, retired; Lake; was born in Washington Co.,
Pa., May 20, 1806; his parents George and Margaret
(Hewitt) Frank, were natives of the above-named county
in Pennsylvania, and in 1809 came across the country to
Ohio, settling on 160 acres, then in the wilderness of Lake
Twp., and it was on this farm that he lived until he retired
from the farm. The last few years preceding his death
were spent in Greensburgh. He died in 1854, aged 76
years. John Frank passed the early yeas of his
life at farm labor, obtaining but little education. At
the age of 22 he left home for the purpose of earning some
money to enable him to lay the foundation for wealth and
prosperity, which he afterward reached. He worked by
the month for a short time, subsequently farmed the
homestead, and then bought 100 acres of land in Lake Twp.,
and there lived several years. He then bought 180
acres, where he lived until he retired from farming.
In 1860 he engaged in the stock business, both buying,
selling and feeding. He is considered one of the best
sheep men of the county. In 1828 he united in marriage
with Miss Margaret Thompson, of Lake Twp., an
estimable lady, who bore him seven children, six of whom are
living - Keziah, Isaac, Mary A., David, John and
Milton. Mrs. Frank died in 1854, and in 1857 he
married Miss Sevilla Reynolds, who bore him one child
- Elva; she resides at home. Mr. and Mrs.
Frank are devout members of the Reformed Church. In
politics he is a Democrat and a stalwart of the party.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline
sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 -
Page 937 |
Osnaburg Twp. -
FRED J. FRY, farmer; P. O. Osnaburg;
was born Apr. 12, 1829, upon the present finely located
spot, popularly denominated "Centerville farm." His
parents, Frederick and Elizabeth (Neidig) Fry,
were natives of Berks Co., Pa., and moved to Ohio and
located in Stark Co., in 1816. The subject of this
sketch remained with his parents upon this farm, until his
22d year, at which age he purchased 148 acres of the
paternal homestead. Mr. Fry has been a dealer
in live-stock, sheep being his favorite branch of the
business. At present, he has a fine drove of 100
Merinos. In matrimony, he joined his fortunes with
those of Miss Fogle, Feb. 9, 1865. The sweets
of married life were strengthened by a family of eleven
children. Miss Frances, the eldest, is still at
home; Miss Ada is in her 22d year, also residing on
the farm; Marion is 21 years; Henry in his
20th year; Alfred 18; Mary L., 17; Bradley
G., 16; Johnny L., 15; Reason,
in his 12th year; Walter, a lad of 10 summers.
The family circle remained unbroken until they were called
around the bedside of their dying mother, Aug. 19, 1880.
Mr. Fry, and part of the family, are communicant
members of the Reformed Church, at Paris, O. Mr.
Fry, has held an active relation to Sunday School and
Church work for many years. He has been repeatedly
elected Sunday School Superintendent, at Centerville
organization. The orderly appearance of his farm and
home, speak in high terms of his attention and skill in
husbandry, and rearing of a dutiful family of children.
Source: History of Stark County: with an outline
sketch of Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page
841 |
NOTES:
Note 1:
Isaac Frank aged 26 yrs. along with wife, Mary aged 25
yrs. and children Margaret J. Frank aged 4 yrs.& Everett aged 10/12
yr. can be found in 1860 census Union Twp., Stark Co., OH - Film
Series M653 Roll 1038 Page 391 - Dwelling 393 Family 392
Along with them is Mary Bolender aged 14 yrs.
Found again in 1870 Census Lake Twp., Stark Co., Ohio with Mary
S. aged 35, Margret J. aged 14 & Lewis E.
aged 10.
Found again in 1880 Census Lake Twp., Stark Co., Ohio with Mary
aged 45, and Margarett aged 23.
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