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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Portrait &
Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio
Containing Biographical Sketches of
Prominent and Representative Citizens,
Together with Biographies and Portraits of all the
Presidents of the United States.
Chicago - Chapman Bros. -
1892
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| JOHN YINGLING Source: Portrait &
Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago -
Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 214 |
PETER
YODER, farmer and stockman, Stark County, Ohio, is
conspicuous for its magnificent farms, that are faultless in
the way of management and the order in which they are kept,
and those in Nimishillen Township are especially
advantageously located, the land being rolling and well
watered, fertile and productive. Mr. Yoder's
estate of three hundred and twenty-seven acres of fine land
is located on section 36, and he is to be congratulated on
the perfect method and order with which his agricultural
affairs are conducted. He was born in Nimishillen
Township, Apr. 30, 1841, to Christian and Annie (Kloppenstein)
Yoder, the former of whom was born in France, in August,
1811, and came to America when about twenty-three years of
age, and in this country was married and reared his family
of five children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the
fourth, and of whom four are still living. Christian
Yoder was well educated in his native land, and in time
obtained enough money to enable him to purchase eight acres
of land in the same school district in which Peter Yoder,
his son, is now residing, but later sold it to purchase one
hundred and sixty adjoining the latter's farm.
Although a Republican, politically, he is not a politician.
He was brought up in the Omish Church, and was elected to
serve as a preacher, but upon refusing to do so, was thrown
out of the society. His children were as follows:
Christian, who died at the age of eighteen years;
Anna (Mrs. Brumbaugh) lives in Louisville; and Peter,
the subject of this biography. The paternal
grand-father, Christian Yoder, was Mayor of the city
in which they lived in France, but came to America, and in
this country was called from life.
Peter Yoder, in his youth, alternately assisted
on the farm and attended the district school near his home,
and being a boy of good mental abilities, he made fair
progress in his studies. He remained with his father,
assisting him on the home farm, until he was about
twenty-seven years of age, and was given wages for his
services after he had attained his majority. Nov. 17,
1867, he was married to Miss Nancy Folk, of
Nimishillen Township, born May 11, 1849, and a daughter of
Peter and Lydia (Reese) Folk, both of whom were born
in Stark County, and reside near Louisville. For one
year after his marriage, Mr. Yoder resided with his
parents, then with what money he had saved, and with some
help from his father, he bought one hundred acres of land
where he now resides; the remainder of his land he has
purchased in small tracts, until he now has his present
large farm. He has built one of ht4e handsomest houses
in the vicinity, which was put up at a cost of $5,000, and
contains all the modern conveniences. It is finely
finished, both inside and out, and is attractive in design.
He handles a good many cattle and sheep, feeding, both for
the market, which business he finds not only profitable but
pleasing.
In his political sentiments, Mr. Yoder is a
Republican, and, being a patron of education, he has been a
member of the School Board for many years, and by the
employment of good teachers, he has raised the standard of
education in his section. He is decidedly progressive
in his views, and is a member of the County Agricultural
Society, of which he is an active and interesting member.
He has eight children living: Ulysses S., born June
10, 1868, at home; Rheuhama, Oct. 28, 1869; Ida,
born Nov. 10, 1870, died Aug. 5, 1871; Forest born
Feb. 8, 1875; Joseph, Oct. 7, 1876; Augusta M.,
Jan. 7, 1878; Myron, Dec. 16, 1879; Minnie,
May 10 1881; and Erma E., Apr. 3, 1887.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County,
Ohio - Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 294 |
J.
P. YOCKEY, editor and proprietor of the Fulton
Signal, published in Canal Fulton, Stark County, Ohio,
is a native of the county in which he still makes his home.
He was born in Lawrence Township in 1847, and is a son of
Philip and Elizabeth Yockey, who were laboring people of
Lawrence Township. At the early age of seven years,
our subject was left an orphan and resided with relatives
until twelve years of age, at which time he commenced
working on a farm by the month, and for five years was in
the employ of Christian Eschliman, a sketch of
whom is given on another page of this work. To this
gentleman Mr. Yockey owes a debt of gratitude
for his judicious advice and aid. In the mind of the
young lad he aroused ambitions for something higher, and
helped him in carrying out his best desires.
At the age of nineteen years, Mr. Yockey
entered the Smithville Academy, of Wooster, Ohio, where he
remained for three years. During the winter season he
engaged in teaching, and after completing his education,
followed that profession for some years, meeting with
excellent success. In 1869, he became the
Superintendent of the Canal Fulton Schools, remaining in
charge for three years, after which he went to Doylestown,
where he was also engaged in teaching for two years.
In the year 1875, he returned to this place and entered upon
his present business. He purchased the Herald,
but changed the name of the paper to the Signal.
Since that time, he has engaged in its publication. It
is an excellent journal, devoted to home interests,
literature and general news, and is well conducted.
The editor is a ready and interesting writer, and his paper
is a bright and newsy sheet. He has already secured a
liberal patronage and the subscription list is constantly
being enlarged. He also carries on a job office, and
in this department does an excellent line of work.
On the 20th of September, 1877, Mr. Yockey
was united in marriage with Miss Arabella
Porter, daughter of John Porter, of
Lawrence Township. She died in 1882, leaving one
child, Leila Joy. Mr. Yockey
has served as Township Clerk for two terms, and also filled
the office of Clerk of the School Board for several years,
his public duties being faithfully performed. He is a
friend to education and has the best interests of the
community at heart. In all works of advancement and
progress, he is found in the front rank, doing all in his
power to promote the general welfare. He is a thorough
gentleman, who commands the confidence and respect of the
people, and his sterling worth has won him high regard.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio
- Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 295 |
| CYRUS YOUNG Source: Portrait &
Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago -
Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 317 |
| G. J. YOUNG Source: Portrait &
Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago -
Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 302 |
| JOHN YUTZEY Source: Portrait &
Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio - Chicago -
Chapman Bros. - 1892 - Page 522 |
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