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Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co.
1884
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Bucks Twp. -
JOSIAH
SCHENEMAN, proprietor of hotel, P. O. Baltic, was
born in Holmes County June 15, 1855. His father,
Thomas Scheneman, was a native of Ohio, and was hired as
a substitute in the army. His mother, Elizabeth
Scheneman, was from Pennsylvania. Josiah
was raised a farmer's boy, educated in the common schools,
and was married Nov. 20 1879, to Mary Ann Carnahan,
of Coshocton County, daughter of John Carnahan, who
died in the army in the fall of 1862. Our subject
barbered for three years, worked at the carpenter's trade
for five years, and in the fall of 1881 moved into his new
hotel, where he is at the present time.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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JOHN SCHLARB,
blacksmith, was born in Germany Nov. 231, 1840. His
parents, Nicholas and Mary Schlarb, of Germany, came
to the United States in 18532, and settled in this county.
His father was a carpenter by trade, but settled on a farm.
The subject of this sketch was not fifteen years of age when
he learned the blacksmith trade in Holmes County. He
was married, Mary 24, 18632, to Caroline, daughter of
Jacob Harman, of this county. They have been
blessed with eight children - William who was killed
by a colt which he was leading to water when thirteen years
old, Jacob, John, Peter, Charlie, Elizabeth, Edward
and Mary. Mr. Schlarb worked four years
in Rowville, and in 1867 bought forty acres of land in this
county, where he built his shop, and is still working at his
trade. He is a member of the Evangelical Church, has
performed the duty of Trustee for four years, and also the
duties of a School Director.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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Oxford Twp. -
URS SCHLUPP
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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ABRAHAM SCHNEIDER, manufacturer of carriages and
wagons, Port Washington, was born in Prussia Mar. 8, 1837,
son of Abraham and Elizabeth Schneider, who emigrated
to America and settled in this county in 1858.
Abraham Schneider, sr., died in 1874. His widow
resides on a farm near Dover. Abraham, our
subject, emigrated to this county in 1853, and has since
resided here. He was united in marriage in 1859, with
Louisa Schug who was born in Prussia Sept. 19, 1839,
and emigrated when a little girl to the United States with
her parents. Three children have been born to Mr.
and Mrs. Schneider - Charlie, Adam H. and John
A. Charlie was married, May 16, 18812, to Olive
L. Berkshire who was born Nov. 15, 1863. Mr.
Schneider has been engaged in his present business since
coming to America. Besides his manufactory in Port
Washington, he is owner and proprietor of an extensive
carriage and wagon factory in Gilmore.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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ADAM SCHNEIDER, farmer, P. O. Canal
Dover, was born Sept. 9, 1839, in Germany, and is a son of
Abraham and Mary E. Schneider, the former deceased.
When eighteen years old, he came with his parents to
America. They settled in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Our subject was reared on a farm, and received a liberal
German education. He was married, Jan. 12, 1866, to
Miss Elizabeth Wolf, daughter of John and Dora Wolf,
of Tuscarawas County. They have had nine children,
seven living - Peter, Elizabeth, John, William Emma M.,
Caroline L. and Charles A. In the spring of
1869, he settled where he now resides. He owns 116
acres of land, in a fine state of cultivation. He is a
member of the German Evangelical Church, at Dover, and has
served as School Director about six years.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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JOHN SCHNEIDER, Merchant, P. O.
Strasburg, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Jan. 2, 1839,
and is a son of John George and Maria Agnes (Blochinger)
Schneider. His father was born March, 1811, his
mother in February of the same year. They were married
in 1834, and had a family of ten children, of whom eight are
now living; our subject is the fourth child and third son.
Mr. Schneider, Sr., was a weaver and roofer by
occupation, but in Ohio pursued farming. Our subject
emigrated to Ohio with his parents when he was thirteen
years of age, and was educated at the common schools.
In March, 1866, he was married to Miss Susan (deceased),
daughter of Abraham Youngen She was born in
Tuscarawas County, in 1845, and died in March, 1869, leaving
one child - Mary A. In July, 1869, he was
married to Miss Mary Schietenhelm, a native of
Wurtemburg, Germany, born in 1839. She departed this
life in 1872, having had a family of three children -
George Ulrich, Kate M. and John William.
Mr. Schneider's present wife is Caroline,
daughter of Christopher Border, to whom he was
married in July, 1873. She was born in Franklin
Township, Sept. 23, 1839 and has had a family of four
children - Clara, Aggie and Ida and Lillie
(twins). During the war, Mr. Schneider was a
member of the Sixty-seventh Regiment Ohio Volunteer
Infantry, Company C, and served three years and one month.
In business, he has been generally successful. For
nine years he has been a merchant in Strasburg, and for the
two years previous was in Regersville. He is serving
his township as Clerk; for two terms filled the office of
Assessor for Auburn Township, and for eight years was Notary
Public.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 775 |
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MATHIAS
SCHNEIDER, teacher, Ragersville, was born April 6,
1854, in Wayne Township, this county. His father,
John George Schneider, is now living in Bucks Township.
He was brought up on the farm, and obtained his education at
the common and high schools of the county, which he has
improved by private study. At the age of seventeen, he
began teaching, which profession he still follows. He
has a record as a gentleman of education and culture,
a faithful teacher and a successful educator. For
three years - 1874 to 1877 - he was engaged in the store of
his brother, John Schneider, at Strasburg. Our
subject was united in marriage, December 27, 1875, with
Elizabeth Schaad, daughter of John M. Schaad, and
sister of Rev. Frederick Schaad. They have one
son - J. F. A. Schneider. Mr. Schneider is a
Democrat in politics, and he and his wife are members of the
German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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PHILIP SCHNEIDER, farmer and
stock-raiser, P. O. Tuscarawas, is a native of Prussia, born
Aug. 3, 1823, and is a son of Nicholas and Elizabeth
Schneider. Our subject came alone to America in
1847, and settled in this townships. s He was a blacksmith
by trade, and worked at it for thirteen years, but
subsequently purchased 108 acres of land, and turned his
attention to farming. He now owns 167 acres of
well-improved land, all due to his own energies. In
1851, he was married to Dorothy, daughter of
Philip Seibel, and a native of Germany. To this
union have been born three children - John at home;
Mary E. and George, married, a farmer in this
township. The family are members of the Lutheran
Church, of which Mr. Schneider was an Elder.
For two years he was a School Director. In politics,
he is a Republican.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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JOHN G. SCHUPPE, farmer, P. O. Port
Washington, was born in Prussia Mar. 14, 1833, the son of
George and Mary Elizabeth Schuppe, who, in 1843,
emigrated from their native land and settled in the forest
home with their family in this county. All was woods
except a cleared lot of three acres. John G.
had attended the public schools in Prussia, and received
what further education the neighborhood of this backwoods
American home afforded. He was raised on the farm, and
was married, Dec. 18, 1854, to Philipene Clos.
The fruits of this marriage were four children -
Charles, Catherine, Mary E. and Philopene. Mrs.
Shuppe died Mar. 15, 1861, and Mr. Schuppe was
again married, July 6, 1861, to Mary E. Harz.
Their six children are George, Jacob (who died at the
age of eight years), Frederick, John, Henry Lewis and
Jacob E. (who died at the age of four years).
Mr. Schuppe is a member of the Lutheran Church.
In 1862, he was drafted, but procured a substitute at an
expense of $400. Again he was drafted in 1865, and
this time his substitute cost him $600.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 737 |
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SAMUEL SCHWEITZER, farmer, P. O. Lock
17, was born in Switzerland July 22, 1817; the son of
Samuel and Magdalene Schweitzer. He emigrated to
America with his step-father, a carriage-maker, and for a
few years lived in various cities. He came to this
county in 1834, and for a time read law with J. C. Hance,
of New Philadelphia. He commenced life with eight
acres of land and an old saw mill, and now owns 305 acres in
Clay Township, and a house and lot of eight acres in Goshen.
He rebuilt and operated the saw mill for a few years, and
has since confined his attention mostly to farming. In
1837, he was married to Elizabeth Meyer, daughter of
Christian Meyer, of German descent. Their
eleven children are Mary, who was married to
Alexander Rank and is deceased; Elizabeth, wife
of Solomon Everett, of this township; Edward,
a resident of Dakota; Samuel, who was killed at
Maryland Heights, a member of the One Hundred and
Sixty-first Ohio National Guard; Louisa, wife of
Sparks Beals, of Illinois; Louis S., a physician
of Akron; Sylvanus, of Dakota; Otto, at home
on the farm; Albert, who died at the age of fourteen
years; Omer, of Dakota; and Callie, at home.
Mr. Schweitzer is a member of the German Reformed
Church. Most of his children have united with the
Moravian Church. He has served his township as
Trustee, was Justice of the Peace twelve years, and County
Commissioner for two terms.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 737 |
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WILLIAM W. SCOTT
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 757 |
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DAVID SELLS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O.
Newcomerstown, was born in 1845 in this county, and is a son
of David and Elenor (Hill) Sells, in this volume.
Our subject was married, May 27, 1873, to Rachel F.
McDonnell daughter of John and Mary Anna (Black)
McDonnell. To this union have been born four
children, three girls and one boy - John F., born
Oct. 28, 1874; Mary A., born May 9, 1876; Hattie
E. born Oct. 28, ___, and Florence D., born Oct.
1, 1882. Our subject is a member of the United
Brethren Church, and a Class Leader in the same. His
father was also a member of and Class Leader in the same
church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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GEORGE W. SELLS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O.
Newcomerstown, was born in Salem Township, this county,
Sept. 10, 1835, and is a son of David and Elenor (Hill)
Sells. The former, of German lineage, was born in
Belmont, Ohio, in 1800, died Aug. 2, 1872, and his father
was engaged in the war of 1812. Our subject was
married, Aug. 18, 1864, to Nancy Ann Reid, a native
of Adams Township, Coshocton County, where she was born Nov.
2, 1840, the second daughter of John and Polly (Walters)
Reid, the former born in Virginia, in 1801, died in
1855, the latter, of German descent, born in 1803, died in
1874. Our subject is the father of five children, all
girls - Mary E. born June 6, 1865, died Feb. 19,
1866; Alta C., Jan. 10, 1867; Laura A., born
Jan. 24, 1869; Jessie May, born Mar. 16, 1872, died
June 20, 1874, and Anna O., born Aug. 24, 1875.
Our subject, his wife and two children are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. He has acted as
class-leader for eight years, as well as Steward, and
Superintendent of the Sabbath school. Alta C.,
daughter of our subject is attending the Oberlin College in
Lorain County, Ohio.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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ELISHA T. SHAFER, blacksmith,
Gnadenhutten, was born in this county Dec. 10, 1846, the son
of Henry and Hannah (Romig) Shafer, both natives of
this county also. Elisha was reared to the
manual labor of the farm, and was afforded opportunity to
attend the district schools. He acquired his trade at
Lock 17, and in 1863 he was in the Sixth Ohio Independent
Battery, working eight months of the two years he was in
service in the Light Artillery, Western Division. At
Atlanta, he struck with his foot an old shell on the battle
field, which exploded and burned him severely, tearing the
flesh form his right leg. Mr. Shafer was
married in 1870, to Julia Getman, who was born in
Germany, and crossed the ocean, when a year old. They
have had six children - Fannie, Mary (deceased),
Nora, Anna, Arthur (deceased), and Harry. Mr.
Shafer is a member of the Moravian Church. He is
engaged in the general blacksmith business in partnership
with John Petry, who is a native of this county, and
is the son of Peter Petry, who came from Germany in
1830.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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Goshen Twp. -
J. M. SHANKS, Superintendent of the
Brock Hill Coal Mine, Pike Run, was born in Harrison County,
Ohio, Jan. 12, 1851. His grandfather is James
Shanks, now living in Iowa at eighty years of age.
His father was William Shanks, now living in Iowa at
eighty years of age. His father was William Shanks,
a native of Fayette County, Penn., and an engineer and
machinist by trade. He removed to Harrison, and
subsequently to Carroll County, Ohio, where he was engineer
on one of the first locomotives (manufactured in England) to
run in the United States. It was run between Oneida
and Carrollton. Mr. Shanks died about
three years ago. He married Susannah Jones,
a native of Pennsylvania, but reared in Harrison County,
Ohio. She died in 1869. She was the mother of
three children, our subject the only one in this county.
He lived successively in Carrollton, Bowerston and
Newcomerstown, Ohio, until 1869, when he engaged in
“railroading " on the “Pan Handle " road for five or six
years. In February, 1878, he came to Pike Run, and was
engineer of the ventilator for awhile. In the latter
part of 1880, took charge of the two mines of his employers
(O. Young & Co., of Elyria, Ohio), and, since
January, 1883, has had charge of Brock Hill Mine, and lately
of the mine at Flushing, Belmont County. He now
resides in New Philadelphia. Mr. Shanks
is Democratic in politics.v He was married, Dec. 20, 1877,
to Mary M. Scott, a native of Stark County, Ohio.
They have one son—William. Mrs. Shanks
is a member of the Baptist Church of Canton, Ohio.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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WILLIAM
SHAW, hotel keeper,
Newcomerstown, was born in Leesville, Ohio, March 5, 1834,
and is a son of Isaiah and Sarah (True) Shaw.
His father was a farmer, and native of New York State, born
in 1819, died in 1871 in Tuscarawas County. Mrs.
Shaw was a native of Virginia, born in 1812, died in
1882. Our subject is the fourth child and third son of
a family of fourteen children, of whom twelve are living.
He was educated at the common schools, and has been twice
married. His first union was on August 20, 1857, with
Miss Sarah Garver (deceased), who was born in this
county and State March 14, 1835, and died in 1872. She
was a daughter of George Garver, a native of
Pennsylvania. In February, 1873, Mr. Shaw was
joined in marriage with Martha V. Wilson, widow of
Hugh Leonard, by whom she had two children, Mary G.
and Jessie B. She is a native of New York, and
a daughter of George and Sarah (Poret) Wilson.
Mr. Shaw has merchandized for about thirteen years in
Ragersville, Ohio, and kept a hotel for five or six years,
three years in Avondale, Coshocton County, and two years in
this county, as proprietor of the Commercial Hotel at
Newcomerstown. He has a first class house, furnished
with every convenience, and he is an esteemed citizen of the
town.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 879 |
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CHARLES M. SHEELER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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PHILIP SHEETS
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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JOSEPH SHEPHERD
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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ALONZO A.
SHETLER, dealer in grain and produce, P. O. Baltic,
was born in Stark County, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1852. His
parents, John M. and Lydia Shetler, are
natives of Stark County. He was raised on a farm, and
married Alice, daughter of William Alger, of
Stark County, in 1874. They have a family of four
children - Effie, Niva, Porter and Kitty.
Our subject has recently built a large warehouse near
the depot, where he deals in grain, agricultural implements,
wool and seeds. His wife, Mrs. Alice Shetler,
keeps a millinery and fancy goods store.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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DAVID SHIVELY,
farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born in Portage County
July 28, 1843, and when twelve years old removed with his
parents, George and Mary Shively, to
Columbiana County, where his mother died Dec. 27, 1882, and
where his father still resides. David was raised on
his father's farm, and enlisted Aug. 25, 1862, in the One
Hundred and Fifteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He
served faithfully three years, during which time his
regiment lost one-fourth of its entire number. He was
married, Oct. 28, 1869, to Miss Sarah Crissman,
who was born Jan. 5, 1851, in this township, the daughter of
Frederick and Martha (Reed) Crissman. Her
father died Sept. 30, 1852. He had been an
enterprising and highly esteemed young farmer. Her
mother, Mrs. Martha Crissman, has since
married Wilson Minnis. To Mr.
and Mrs. David Shively three children have been
born - Laura, Isaac Monroe and
Frank. Soon after his marriage, Mr.
Shively purchased and moved to the farm upon which
he now resides, a well-improved place of eighty acres.
He is a lover of learning, and finds time to become deeply
versed in the natural sciences. He has been
industrious and successful in life, supports the principles
of the Republican party, and, with his wife, is a member of
the German Baptist Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 767 |
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Oxford Twp.
R. L. SHOEMAKER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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SAMUEL SHULL, farmer, P. O.
Gnadenhutten, was born in this county Oct. 19, 1837, son of
Peter Shull and Anna Corpman Shull, who were
natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Ohio about 1808.
Samuel was reared on a farm on Stone Creek, and was
educated in the common schools of the county. He was a
member of the One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio National
Guards, and remained in service 126 days in Virginia.
He was married, Nov. 9, 1868, to Catherine Wolf,
daughter of Charles Wolf, a native of Germany.
They have six children, namely: Charles William, born
July 18, 1869; John Otto, born Dec. 19, 1871; Ira
Francis, born Oct. 31, 1874; Joseph, born Apr.
13, 1877; Laura Alwild, born Mar. 7, 1880, and
Lily Pearl, born Feb. 17, 1883. Mr. and Mrs.
Shull are members of the Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 738 |
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J. D. SHUTT, farmer, P. O. Strasburg,
was born in Franklin Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and
is a son of Daniel and Mary (Berger) Shutt. Our
subject is the oldest of a family of ten children,
consisting of four sons and six daughters of whom two sons
and four daughters are living. On Jan. 11, 1870, he
was united in marriage with Miss Emma J., daughter of
Joseph and Tena (Gnagy) Hartline. She was born
in Franklin Township June 25, 1861; her parents were natives
and early settlers in Ohio. Her mother died March 8,
1880; her father still living. To Mr.
and Mrs. Shutt have been born three children - Cora
J., born Nov. 23, 1870; Minnie P., born Oct 24,
1874; and Lola E., born Dec. 15, 1876. Mrs.
Shutt and his wife are members of the United Brethren
Church, and the family are well respected by the community
in which they reside.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page
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Lawrence Twp. -
GEORGE SHUTZ, saloon and restaurant
proprietor, Bolivar, was born Oct. 27, 1840, son of Jacob
and Hedwig (Lebold) Shutz, natives of Germany.
Mr. Shutz passed his boyhood days in this township, and
received a good common school education. He was
married June 12, 1861, to Belinda, daughter of
James Bolender, a native of England. Four children
were born to them, only two of whom, George Elmer and
Laura Bell, are living. Mr. Shutz is
proprietor of a saloon, restaurant and billiard table, and
his political views accord with the Democratic party.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page
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J. J. SHUTZ, merchant, Bolivar, was
born Oct. 21, 1835, in Massillon, Stark County. He is
a son of Jacob and Hedwig (Lebold) Shutz, who
emigrated to America from Germany in 1832. The school
days of our subject were spent in this township, and he
received a good common school education. He was
married July 6, 1856, to Margaret Martin, daughter of
Andrew Martin, a native of Ireland, and their family
consists of seven children, viz.: Mary, John F., William
T., Upton E., Lillie, Seled and Dot. Mr. Shutz
is a member of the Democratic party. He has been
engaged in the hardware trade at Bolivar for five years, and
keeps on hand a general stock of supplies, such as the
public require, and competes successfully with the stores of
neighboring larger towns.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page
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Salem Twp. -
SAMUEL SLADE, internal revenue officer, Port
Washington, was born in Devonshire, England, July 24, 1831,
and emigrated with his parents, George and Orange Slade,
and came from Canada to Ohio to 1840. They first
settled in Coshocton County; afterward in Salem Township,
this county, where they have since resided. Mrs.
Orange Slade departed this life Feb. 16, 1868.
Samuel Slade, our subject, enlisted as a private in
Company E, Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry; was promoted
time after time until he became Senior Captain; is at
present with the regiment. He was in all the
engagements of his regiment save two. He is a member
of the Masonic order, and has been in the internal revenue
service for fifteen years. He was united in marriage,
July 26, 1868, to Miss Caroline E. Gross, who was
born Nov. 17, 1845, and is the daughter of Benedict and
Melinda Gross, both of whom survive. Their union
has been blessed with three children - Mary, Fannie
and Annie.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 912 |
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EDWARD S. SLINGHUFF
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 758 |
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JAMES A. SLINGHUFF
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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Fairfield Twp. -
MRS. ANN SLUTTS,
Zoar Station, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, May 28, 1842,
the daughter of Martin L. and Catherine Frommer.
Her father died in 1843, and in 1850, Ann, in company with
her widowed mother, crossed the Atlantic and came direct to
Tuscarawas County. She was raised in this township,
and here received her education. She was united in
marriage, Aug. 27, 1863, with Samuel Slutts,
the son of John Slutts, a pioneer of
Fairfield Township. The young couple began life on a
farm near Zoar Station, where two children, Flora R.
and Elmer S., were born to them.
Mr. Slutts departed this life Jan. 11,
1866. He had been an affectionate and faithful husband,
and a kind father, an industrious and influential citizen,
and a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Slutts still resides upon the home
property, which was divided into town lots by Samuel
and Worthington Slutts. She is an active
member of the Methodist Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 767 |
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Sugar Creek Twp. -
MARSHALL SMILEY, son of James Smiley,
farmer, P. O. Barr's Mills, was born Jan. 11, 1838, on the
farm on which he now lives, and was here brought up,
obtaining his education in the common schools of the
township and performing the ordinary duties of a farmer's
boy. He has traveled through various parts of this
State and Indiana. He remains at home and takes the
lead in carrying on the farm. He supports the
Democratic party in politics, and always aims to vote for a
good man.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 944 |
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Mill Twp. -
DAN L. SMITH, railroad agent, Uhrichsville, was born
in Kentucky Feb. 16, 1852, and is a son of J. W. W. and
Nannie (Gover) Smith, natives of Virginia and Kentucky
respectively, his father of English and Irish descent, the
mother of German and English lineage. Our subject
received his education in the Christianity University at
Canton, Mo., and chose the trade of printer, working at it
in Canton, Mo., for over three years; he then moved to
Uhrichsville in 1869, and clerked for one year in a general
store; was afterward employed by the P., C. & St. L. Ry Co.,
and clerked for four years in the Superintendent's office,
and in 1876 took the position of agent for that company and
Adams Express Co., and in 1882 took in addition the agency
of the C., L. & W. R. R. and the Union Express Co., acting
as joint agent for both railroads and both express
companies. Mr. Smith was married to May E.
daughter of R. L. Dunning, of German and English
descent, her mother of German and English descent, born in
Kentucky. To this union have been born two children -
Ralph D. and Roy B. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
are both consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, in which the former held the position of Trustee and
Sunday School Secretary. In politics, he is a
Democrat; belongs of the Masonic order, and is a member of
the Odd Fellows Lodge.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County,
Ohio - Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page
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DANIEL SMITH, retired farmer, P. O.
New Cumberland, was born Oct. 20, 1805, in Westmoreland
County, Penn. His parents Michael and Eve (Shuster)
Smith, were natives of Pennsylvania. They came to
this county in 1808, and settled in that part which is now
known as Carroll County. The Indians still thronged
the country, and the nearest market was Steubenville, on the
Ohio River. Daniel attended the schools of the
early days, and obtained his education under many
disadvantages. He learned the cooper trade of his
father, which he followed about five years. He then
learned the carpenter trade, and followed the same until
1839, when he settled on the farm he now owns. For two
years he kept store in this place. When he first
engaged in this business, he purchased goods partly on
credit, of Baird & Bissel, dry goods, and __ Parks,
grocer, both of Pittsburgh. He closed up, and paid
every dollar of his indebtedness of nearly $2,000, with no
obligation save that of honor; was then offered unlimited
credits but preferred to engage in farming. Mr.
Smith was married, March 1, 1836, to Miss
Matilda Shafer, of Carroll County, Ohio. To them
were born nine children - Sarah, Ann, Mary, Isabella, J.
M., Allen, and four who died in infancy. Our
subject's father died at the age of seventy-six, and his
mother at the age of ninety-three. Daniel and
wife labored hard to improve and develop their property.
Mrs. Smith departed this life May 3, 1871. She
was a loving wife and a prudent mother; was a faithful
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and gained the
love and respect of all who knew her. Mr. Smith
has since married Mrs. Eleanore McGregor.
Mr. Smith is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church; advocates the principles of the Republican
party; held several offices in his township, and gained his
present possessions by his honest industry and economy.
He is one who has rendered important services in the
development of Tuscarawas County.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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GARRATT B. SMITH, merchant,
Newcomerstown, Ohio, was born Dec. 31, 1826, at Columbus,
Ohio, and was educated in the public schools of that city.
His father's name was Aaron Smith, and his mother's
name was Triphena Smith. His parents had
six children, of whom he is the second. His father's
death occurred when our subject was only twelve years old,
which threw him upon his own resources in early life, and
taught him self-reliance, perseverance and industry.
In 1844, he began mercantile life as a clerk at Roscoe, on
the Ohio Canal, in Coshocton County, Ohio. In 1847, he
located in Newcomerstown, and in 1854 married Elmira
Hugen, eldest daughter of Col. R. H. Nugen, of
the same place. Eight children have been born of this
union, viz., Virginia wife of J. Foster Wilkin;
Marcia M. (deceased), wife of David A. Raiff; Robert
H., Sarah N., Christina, Howard, Jessie K. and Elmira
(deceased). While Mr. Smith, was a clerk at
Roscoe, Col. Nugen, then Superintendent of the Ohio
Canal, took notice of his skill and sagacity in the
management of business, and induced him to come to
Newcomerstown and assume the control of his commercial
interests at that point. Afterward, he became Col.
Nugen's partner in merchandising and in the construction
of public works. In 1863-64-65, they built the greater
part of the Pan Handle Railroad, Mr. Smith having
immediate supervision of construction, and they received the
favorable commendation of the press for their energy and
wise and vigorous management. Since that time Mr.
Smith has given his attention chiefly to his business of
merchandising and farming at Newcomerstown. For twelve
years, Mr. Smith was a member of the Newcomerstown
Board of Education, and nine years President of the Board.
He was elected to the Ohio Legislature in 1869, and
re-elected in 1871. While sitting in the latter body,
he was an active member of the Committee on Insurance, which
framed the present insurance laws of the State, and devised
and established the Insurance Bureau and the office of
Commissioner of Insurance. Mr. Smith is
emphatically a self-made business man. While diligent
in business, he has kept himself informed on all living
questions. In commercial matters, he has a wise
judgment and has a clear and comprehensive understanding of
the history and theories of finance, insurance, tariff and
kindred subjects. He is a man of reasonable, but firm
convictions; is no justifier of the follies, weakness or
deceits of men; is a keen observer of motive and character;
is bold to attack error and merciless to expose fraud and
vice for any just purpose, but is also full of that human
kindness which makes brothers of us all, and judges the
conduct and opinions of men charitably. Although
purely a business man, Mr. Smith has not selfishly or
narrowly devoted his time and talents to one idea or
purpose. In local, county and State affairs, he has
been a public servant as much as was consistent with public
and private duty, but never for his own glory or
aggrandizement. He never sought an office, and his
transactions, whether in public or private life, have never
been tainted with even the suspicion of corruption.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 879 |
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GEORGE SMITH, merchant, Shanesville,
was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1836, and came with his
parents to Holmes County, Ohio, in 1843. He secured
his education in this country, and in 1858 was married to
Barbara Seip, who was born in Holmes County, Ohio, and
died in 1861. On Feb. 4, 1869, he was united in
marriage with Sarah Armbryst, by which union there
have been five children, of whom two are living - Mary E.
and William A. When Mr. Smith was
nineteen years of age, he engaged in teaching, which
vocation he followed for five years, and was subequently,
for several year, employed in selling machinery and
agricultural implements. In 1870, he bought a store in
Farmerstown, Ohio which he carried on for twelve years.
In 1882, he purchased half interest in the firm he is now a
member of, the firm name being Yoder & Smith.
He also owns a farm of 136 acres of improved land, located
near Shanesville. He is a member of the Omish
Mennonite Church; in politics supports the Democratic
ticket. He has been industrious and successful in
life, and is educated in both English and German. He
is a public-spirited man, always encouraging the
intellectual and moral improvement of the community where he
resides.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 944 |
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J. M. SMITH, physician and surgeon, North Broadway,
New Philadelphia, is a native of Washington County, Ohio,
and a son of Richard P. and Mary (Miller) Smith, both
natives of Harrison County, Ohio. The former is a
farmer of Harrison County at present time of writing.
Our subject was taken to Harrison County by his parents when
but four years of age, and obtained a good education at
Hopedale and Mt. Union Colleges, in Ohio. When fifteen
years of age. he commenced teaching school, and was engaged
at that for three winter and two summer seasons. He
then commenced the study of medicine at Deerville, Ohio,
with Dr. W. K. Smith, remaining with him one year;
then went to Cincinnati and studied for three years under
Drs. Aub & Rothacker, of the Cincinnati College of
Medicine and Surgery; graduated from that institution in
spring of 1879, and was one of the six graduates selected
from the medical College of Cincinnati to serve as House
Surgeon of the Cincinnati Hospital; held that position one
year, and in April, 1880, located in New Philadelphia.
Since residing here, has built up a large and lucrative
practice. Dr. Smith is a member of the United
States Surgeon’s Examining Board for Pensions, also of the
Tuscarawas County Medical Society.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 720 |
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Sugar Creek Twp. -
JOHN SMITH, tinner, Shanesville, was
born in the canton of Berne, Switzerland, in 1840, and came
to America, with his father's family, when a young lad.
The family settled in Stark County, Ohio, where he received
his education. In 1862, he enlisted in the Federal
army, in the Tenth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry; his
divison was commanded in turn by Gens. Upton and
Wilson. He served three yeras in the active
campaigns through Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and the
surrounding country, and was in several closely contested
fights. He was slightly wounded in the left leg at
Iuka, Miss. He served bravely and well; of the 1,000
men who enlisted, not more than 380 were ustered out at the
close of the war. On his return to Ohio, he completed
his trade with his father. In March, 1866, he was
united in marriage to Miss Martha Ruffoenacht, who
was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. To this union
were born seven children, viz.: Ella, Carolinle,
Edward, Albert, Anna, Minnie and Clara. In
1866, Mr. Smith established a tin-shop and stove
store in Shanesville, and has since been engaged in that
business. He has a first-class trade, extending into
the surrounding country, and is an upright, reliable
business man. In politics, he is a Democrat, and is a
member of the German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 945 |
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Goshen Twp. -
JOHN I. SMITH, retired druggist, New Philadelphia,
was born at Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 1, 1809. His
father, George Smith, was a native of Alexandria
(then in the District of Columbia), Va., and a painter by
trade. He died at Hagerstown, Md. He married
Elizabeth Dusing, also a native of Maryland, who bore
him three children, two now living. Mrs. Smith
died in this city. Our subject was reared in Maryland,
and there learned the saddler’s trade. In 1830, he
came to Ohio, arriving at Steubenville Mar. 30. He
then went to Canton, and there worked at his trade for three
years. He then removed to Shanesville, in this county,
where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1837;
thence to Dover, Ohio, and engaged in same business until
spring of 1841. Then came to New Philadelphia, and was
engaged in the merchant and milling trade till 1847; then
embarked in the drug business, and continued at that till
Jan. 12, 1874. when he disposed of his stock and trade to
Alexander Moore. Since then he has lived a
retired life. Mr. Smith is a member of
the New Philadelphia Lodge and Encampment (I. O. O. F.), and
is in belief a Spiritualist. He is Republican in
politics, and served two or three years as City Treasurer.
He was married, at Canton, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1830, to
Marinda Sterling. a native of that city.
They had eight children given them, only three of whom are
living, one daughter in Missouri and two in New
Philadelphia. On Dec. 30, 1880, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
celebrated their golden wedding, having been married half a
century.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 720 |
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Warwick Twp. -
R. K. SMITH, FARMER, P. O. Tuscarawas,
was born in Warwick Township, July 1, 1853, and is a son of
Thomas J. and Mary (Barnhill) Smith, both natives of
this State. His grandfather, William G. Smith,
was a prominent pioneer of this State, and served in the war
of 1812. Our subject spent his youth on a farm, and
for his education attended the common schools of this
township, and the High School in New Philadelphia. He
commenced the study of medicine in 1871 in the office of
Dr. Buchman of Trenton, Ohio; continued there for
eighteen months, and thence went to the Cleveland Medical
College, graduating in 1875. He practiced for five
years in Lorain Village, Lorian County, Ohio, after
which he came to this township where he has since pursued
farming, and owns forty-five and one-half acres of land.
Dr. Smith was married in 1876 to Ella, a
daughter of Henry and Jane (Chapman) Sacket, of
English ancestry. The only child by this union is
Bertha B. Dr. Smith and his wife are members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been
Steward, and is at present Superintendent of the Sabbath
school. In politics, he is a Republican.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 981 |
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Mill Twp. -
ROBERT SMITH, dealer in groceries and
provisions, glassware and queensware, on Third street,
Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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SAMUEL SMITH, farmer, P. O. Tracy, was born in
Pennsylvania July 13, 1818. He is a son of William
Smith who was a soldier in the war of 1812, and a
grandson of Peter Smith. His father was of
Irish, and his mother of German descent. Her father's
name was F. Kridler. William Smith was a farmer
and calciminer. He came to Ohio in 1836, and settled
in Mill Township, and had a family of fourteen children, of
whom ten grew to maturity. He himself was the oldest
of a family of twelve children, and his wife of a family of
twelve. Our subject was reared on a farm, making
farming his occupation for life, and has also learned the
shoe-making trade, which latter he would follow in the
winter, pursuing farming in the summer. He was twice
married. His first wife was Belinda Taylor whom
he married in 1839. She bore a family of nine children
and raised but five. Mrs. Smith died in 1857.
His second wife was Mary McCullough, a native of
Ireland. Mr. Smith has been successful, and
owns nine lots and two houses in Newport. He has been
a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for about
forty-six years; has been Class Leader for thirty years, and
an exhorter for nine years. He was a Sabbath School
Superintendent of Newport, and may always be found on the
side of right and morality.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 743 |
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Lawrence Twp. -
WILLIAM SMITH, teacher and newspaper
correspondent, Bolivar, was born July 29, 1831, in Lawrence
Township, son of Milton and Catherine (Fashbaugh) Smith.
Milton Smith was born in Orange County, N. Y., April 14,
1801. He was a carpenter, and came to Ohio in 1821,
working at his trade in Goshen Township. John
Funston, the only murderer executed in this county,
was his apprentice. Young Funston possessed a
violent temper, and had frequent altercations with his
father. The latter, in a rage, once threatened to
shoot his son, and pursued him through the woods, with that
avowed purpose. Mr. Smith, chancing to
pass by, prevailed on the irate father to permit the son to
work for him. He did not remain a great while,
however. Milton Smith was a delegate to
the national convention, which nominated Gen.
Harrison for the Presidency. He was also County
Commissioner and Justice of the Peace for many years.
He was a favorite Squire with the youth who wished the
nuptial knot tied, for he invariably refused a fee, and
usually gave the newly wedded pair a dinner or supper, and
sometimes kept them all night. A youthful couple, both
barefooted, once arrived at his house with matrimonial
intent, and when the young man produced the license, for
which he had walked twelve miles and back, the Squire
discovered a material error, and told him he must have it
corrected before the ceremony could proceed. The
disappointed swain ruefully said he could not make that trip
again, and was about to abandon his purpose, but Squire
Smith, in compassion for the tearful maiden, induced
him to saddle one of the horses, and make the journey on
horseback. Mr. Smith had been thrice
married, first to Mrs. Sarah Spangler,
who lived but a short time afterward. His second wife,
whom he married in 1824, was Catherine Fashbaugh.
Of their six children three survive—Mahala, widow of
Robert Baker; Polly, widow of
William Neighbor, and William.
Mrs. Catherine Smith died in 1835, and, in
1836, Mr. Smith married Melinda Ann
Ayres. Three of their five children are living—Mary
Jane, wife of William Welch, living
near Canton; Elizabeth, wife of Isaiah
Kline, of Bolivar; and Harrison, of Sandy
Township. William, the subject of this sketch,
was married in April, 1857, to Mary Jane,
daughter of Judge William B. Brown, of New
Philadelphia. Three of their five children are living—Dwight
M., Guiametta and Earl. Mr.
Smith has been Postmaster of Bolivar, and Assessor of
the township. He took the census of the township in
1880; is a gentleman of pleasing address, and a Republican
in politics. He is a Royal Arch Mason; is now, and has
been for years, Worshipful Master of Caldwell Lodge, No.
330.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page
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Dover Twp. -
JOHN W. SNYDER, farmer, P. O.
Winfield, was born in Winfield, Ohio, in 1836. He is a
grandson of Henry Snyder, a native of Maryland, who
was one of the original pioneers of this county; he entered
land, and founded a home where he passed the remainder of
his life. His son Charles N., the father of our
subject, was born in Washington County, Md., and was married
to Miss Mary Kohr, a native of Maryland, who bore him
three children, all of whom are living - Christian,
of Ingham County, Mich.; Sophia, wife of Jonas
Bair, of Daviess County, Ind.; and John W.
Charles Snyder was a miller by trade, but followed
farming. He occupied a farm in Dover Township in 1840,
and at the time of his deceased, in 1882, was a resident of
Winfield. He attained the eightieth year of his age;
his wife, who survives, is in the eighty-second year of her
age. The maternal grandparent of our subject,
Christian Kohr, was a native of Maryland, and in Dover
Township 320 acres of land, on which our subject now
resides. The log house he erected years ago is still
standing, but could not be recognized, as it has received
modern improvements, and has the appearance of a new
residence. John W. Snyder is a farmer, born and
bred. He purchased the homestead in 1872, and has since
made it his home. He was married in 1860, to Miss
Mary M., only daughter of Christian Kohr, and a
native of Tuscarawas County. To this Union four
children have been born, all of whom are living - Thomas,
Charley, Milan and Mary E. Mr. Snyder is a
member of the United Brethren church of Winfield, and is a
living descendant of the distinguished pioneer family of
Tuscarawas County.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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Goshen Twp. -
R. SNYDER, baker and confectioner, No. 14 South
Broadway, New Philadelphia, was born in Switzerland, Dec.
25, 1836. His parents, Christian and Elizabeth (Gruneg)
Snyder, came to America with twelve children, in 1851
locating on Stone Creek, in this county. Mr.
Snyder was a first-class cabinet-maker, and carried on a
shop at Lockport, until his death. Mrs.
Snyder is living, and resides at Lockport. Five of
the twelve children are living, three in this county.
Our subject received a fair German education in Switzerland,
and attended English school but a short period. He
learned the baker’s trade, at Dubuque, Iowa, and pastry
cooking on the Ohio and Mississippi River steamboats.
In 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Eightieth Regiment Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, and was detailed to work in the
bake-shop at Camp Chase (Columbus, Ohio), where he remained
one and a half years. He then returned to New
Philadelphia, and established himself in his present
business, at which he has met with good success. Mr.
Snyder owns a very comfortable brick residence at
No. 144 West High street. He was leader of the New
Philadelphia band, during its organization, and played in
the Opera House orchestra; is connected with the I. O. O.
F., and Masonic fraternities; Democratic in politics, and a
member of the New Philadelphia Board of Education. He
was married, Aug. 21, 1861, to Anna E. Slagel, a
native of Switzerland. They have had ten children,
seven living—Clara, Charles, Della,
Frank, Emma, Edson and Hellen.
Mrs. Snyder is a member of the German Reformed
Church, and the children are members of the Methodist
Episcopal denomination.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Pages 720-721 |
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ALVIN W. SPERLING
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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York Twp. -
CHRISTIAN SPRING, farmer, P. O. New
Philadelphia, was born in Switzerland, Jan. 29, 1819, son of
Nicholas and Mary (Hofstetter) Spring. His
parents have always remained in Switzerland.
Christian came to America in 1857, and settled in York
Township, engaging in farming. He was married Apr. 30,
1842, to Miss Margaret Schmidt, and has had the
following named children: Rosa (wife of Adam May),
Anna Christine, Mary (wife of Lewis T. Kinsey),
Louisa (deceased, wife of Jacob Bocherly), Nicholas,
John, Caroline, Simon Frederick and Earnest William.
The family are members of the German Reformed Church.
Mr. Spring has never accepted public office. He
owns 260 acres of fine land, sell stocked, with splendid
farm buildings, and has been an extensive manufacturer of
cheese.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 1007 |
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Wayne Twp. -
CHARLES H. SPRINGER,
M.D., physician and surgeon, Dundee, was born March
10, 1861, in Shanesville, Ohio, and is a son of Guy Y.
and Ann M. (Pugh) Springer. He attended the public
schools of Shanesville until thirteen years of age, when the
family removed to Dundee, their present place of residence.
Here our subject again entered the public schools, and in
addition took private lessons under a tutor. These
private studies, in a scientific and higher literary course,
he has continued through all his other work up to the
present time. On Mar. 10, 1876, he began teaching
school in a neighboring district, and continued for five
terms. At the age of sixteen, he commenced the study
of his chosen profession under Dr. William McKean, of
Dundee, and in September, 1879, entered on a course of three
terms in the medical department of Wooster University,
Cleveland, Ohio, graduating in July, 1882, the youngest
graduate of the institution. Returning to Dundee, he
began the practice of his profession, and has already built
up an extensive and profitable practice. He is a
member o the Tuscarawas County Medical Association, of the
Ohio State Medical Association, and the American Medical
Association, in each of which he is the youngest member.
Dr. Springer is a young man of fine mental and moral
culture, and high social standing and influence.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 999 |
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DAVID STARKER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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Bucks Twp. -
JOHN STEPHAN,
farmer, P. O. Ragersville, was born in Bavaria, Germany,
Dec. 132, 18236. His parents were Philip and
Elizabeth (Scheib) Stephan, the former of whom died Aug.
23, 1874, aged eighty-one years one month; the latter died
May 26, 1859. Our subject's father came from Bavaria
to this country in 1840, leaving his family behind, through
lack of means to bring them with him. In Hudson,
N. Y., he found employment as a day laborer, for two years,
during which time he remitted his hard earned savings to his
wife and children. From Hudson he came to Ohio,
locating in Bucks Township, Tuscarawas County, and in the
spring of 18423, he was enabled to send for his family,
consisting of his wife and four children. The latter
were John, our subject; Elizabeth (deceased),
wife of Valentine Reis; Margaret (deceased),
wife of Jacob Eckfeld; and Philip, proprietor
of an establishment in Rowville. The subject of this
sketch was married in ___ to Mary Ann Boltz, by whom
he has had a family of eight children - Elizabeth
(deceased), Philip (deceased), an infant daughter
(deceased), an infant son (deceased), John, Daniel, Jacob
and William. Mr. Stephan is owner of a well
cultivated farm, having good, substantial buildings thereon.
He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church.
In politics, he is a strong Democrat.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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Wayne Twp. -
PETER STEFFE,
farmer, P. O. Dundee, was born in Wayne Township Dec. 31,
1830, and is a son of Jacob and Rachel (Rubert) Steffe (both
deceased), the former a native of Maryland, the latter of
New Jersey. They came to this county when young and
were here married, Mr. Steffe engaging in farming.
They had a large family of sixteen children, their names as
follows: Samuel deceased; John; Matilda
wife of Amos Johnson; Rachel, who was married to
Joseph Hair (deceased); and subsequently to Samuel
Berger; Sarah, wife of Levi Maple (deceased;
Peter our subject; Rebecca (deceased); wife of
Joseph Berger; Amelia widow of David Musser, and
formerly the wife of Henry Carroll, from whom she
separated; Mary wife of Charles Jones; Nancy,
wife of I. Leighle; and Joseph. Our
subject was married to Miss Mary Benjamin on Jan. 2,
1852. To them has been born a family of ten children -
Daniel Lee; Adelia Josephine, wife of Walker King;
Jacob Howard, Oliver Perry, John Elsworth, Melissa
Jane (deceased), an unnamed infant (deceased),
Horatio Seamour, Edward Francisco and Lilly
Genevieve. The family are members of the Methodist
Episcopal and Lilly Genevieve. The family are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr.
Steffe has held the offices of Supervisor and Constable
for a number of years; has been generally successful in
business, having secured a comfortable home of forty acres
of land, well cultivated, with fine buildings erected
thereon.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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Fairfield Twp. -
WILLIAM
STIFFLER, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born
Oct. 19, 1830, in Goshen Township. His parents,
David and Lydia
Stiffler, natives of Pennsylvania, were amongst the
foremost pioneers of this county, and raised to maturity six
of their seven children. The education of
William was limited to the meager advantages
afforded in the backwoods. He was married, Sept. 3,
1857, to Susan E. Wanbaugh, of Goshen
Township, and their union was blessed with five children -
Addision C., Theresa J. (wife of
Frank Tressell, of Warren Township), C.
Wilmer, Oliver C. and Thomas.
By his own efforts, assisted by the good management of his
wife, Mr. Stiffler has acquired a good home
of 308 acres. He takes especial interest in the
culture and care of stock. In politics, he is
Democratic, and he has held the offices of Township
Treasurer and Trustee. Himself and wife are members of
the Lutheran Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 768 |
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Auburn Twp. -
JOHN and ADAM STINGEL
were born in Wurtemberg, Germany, and are sons of
Jacob and Regina Stingel. John was born in 1853,
Adam in 1856, and both came to America, and to
Shanesville, Ohio, in 1873, Adam preceding his
brother by two months. They then learned the
blacksmith trade, John in Winesburg, and Adam
with Michael Schott, Shanesville. Jane was
married in 1878, to Caroline Wheeler, by whom he has
two children - Salome, and Edward. Adam
was married in 1881, to Ida May, daughter of Dr.
Wright. They have one child - Jacob Roy.
In 1878, they established their present shop at
Ragersville, where they do a general wagon and buggy
business and repair work. They are good, industrious
mechanics, and have built up a good custom with the
surrounding community.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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GEORGE W. STOCKDALE
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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PERRY STOCKSDALE
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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CAPT. CHRISTIAN STOCKER, farmer, P. O.
Lock 17, was born in Salem Township, Dec. 13, 1817, son of
Christian and Mary (Stophlet) Stocker, who emigrated
from Northampton County, Penn., to Salem Township, this
county, in 1816. Christian was there raised on
a farm, and received his education in the common schools.
He was married, in 1840, to Harriet Houghtling, of
Bradford County, Penn. She was born Jun. 9, 1822.
They have not been blessed with children, but have raised
three boys and three girls, four of whom are now married.
The town now living at the home of Mr. Stocker are
the children of one of the girls he raised. Mr. and
Mrs. Stocker was formerly members of a Regular Baptist
congregation, until that organization perished, and Mrs.
Stocker is at present a member of the Moravian Church.
Mr. Stocker has raised in Clay Township since 1841.
He has held various township offices, and for sixteen years,
from 1851 to 1867, was a captain on the Ohio Canal.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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CYRUS S. STOCKER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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IRA F. STOCKER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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GEORGE W. STOUTT, lumber and wool
merchant, Strasburg, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, May 9,
1832, and is a son of Joseph and Nancy (Officer) Stoutt,
both natives of Ohio. His father was the first male
child born in New Philadelphia, being born in the year 1807.
He was of German, his wife of Irish descent.
Christian Stoutt, the grandfather of our subject, was a
native of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to this State about
1800. George was brought to Strasburg at the
age of three months, and was raised in a family of twelve
children, of whom five have survived. On Dec. 28,
1854, he was married to Anna Maria, daughter of
George Fernsell. She was born in Lawrence
Township, Tuscarawas County, Feb. 22, 1832. Mr.
Stoutt has received a common school education, and up to
his fortieth year followed tanning, which occupation had
been pursued by his father and one brother. He now
deals in lumber, wool, and also in stock. Mr.
Stoutt is serving his township as Treasurer, and fills
the office with honor to himself and constituents. He
owns in Franklin Township 175 acres of land, and in business
has been generally successful.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page
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JOSEPH M. STOUTT
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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JOSEPH J. STREB
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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JOHN
STRICKMAKER, photographer, Dover, was born near
Dover, Ohio, in 1847. His parents, John and
Elizabeth Strickmaker were both natives of York County,
Penn., and among the early pilgrims of this county.
His father was a farmer, and settled in York Township, this
county, where he lived to the close of his life, dying in
April, 1874. The widow, who survives, is the mother of
seven children, six of whom are living, viz.:
Zachariah, Jacob, Philip, Joseph, Mary and John.
The subject of this sketch was brought up on the homestead
farm, and when fifteen years of age became engaged as
salesman in a dry goods house at New Philadelphia. He
was afterward employed in the same capacity at Dover, where
he subsequently established himself in the dry goods trade.
In 1875, he disposed of his stock and opened the Cochran
Central House, of Steubenville, Ohio, of which he was the
proprietor for two years, after which he sold out, and
learning photography of his brother, succeeded a Mr.
Edwards in his present location. The gallery is
large and commodious, with a north side and skylight, and is
tastefully and conveniently fitted up for the artist, many
improvements having been recently made. Mr.
Strickmaker is a thorough student of his profession, as
specimens produced by his handiwork are well executed, and
display taste as well as skill, so necessary in the first
class artist. Mr. Strickmaker was joined in
marriage, in 1870, with Miss Amelia, daughter of
Rev. Adam Helwig, a Lutheran divine of Dayton, Ohio.
Mr. and Mrs. Strickmaker are members of the English
Lutheran Church of Dover.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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JEHU STULL, farmer, P. O. New
Philadelphia, was born in Fayette County, Penn., in 1837,
and is the eldest son of William and Elizabeth (Davis)
Stull, both natives of that State. They came to
the West in 1853, and settled on the farm now occupied by
our subject, the original purchase consisting of 174 acres.
Here the parents spent their lives, Mr. Stull passing
away in 1876. The widow and mother, who survives, is
now in her seventy-fourth year. They reared a family
of seven children, of whom five are living, viz.: of P.
G. Saltsman of Trumbull County, Ohio; and Abram.
The subject of this sketch has always resided on the
homestead. He was united in marriage, in Dover
Township in 1861, with Mary Keeler who was also born
in this county. This union has resulted in four
children - Laura E., Elvira L., Austin E. and
Melinda E. The family are connected with the
United Brethren Church of Dover Township.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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SAMUEL SWABY, farmer, P. O. Canal Dover, was born
July 19, 1833, in England, and is a son of William and
Elizabeth Swaby When he was one and a half years
old, his parents emigrated to America, and by way of New
York came to Dover Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in 1835,
where they died. Our subject was reared on a farm,
where he lived with his father until 1875 (his mother having
been dead twelve years previous to that time), and received
an ordinary education. He was married, May 1, 1858, to
Miss Mary A. Brown, daughter of Jonathan and
Rebecca Brown (the latter deceased), of this county.
To this union have been born four children - Stanley W.,
Edson C., John B., and Ella (deceased). In
1856, Mr. Swaby settled where he now lives in Dover
Township. He owns 333 acres of land in an excellent
state of cultivation. Mr. Swaby has lived in
Tuscarawas County ever since coming here in 1835, and has
performed his share or labor in rescuing this fine land from
the grasp of the wild forest.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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THOMAS SWANK, farmer, P. O. Bolivar,
was born June 10, 1816, the only survivor of the ten
children of Christian and Elizabeth (Felters) Swank,
who emigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania, and in 1810
settled in Stark County, Ohio. Christian Swank
was drafted into the service in the war of 1812, and was at
Fort Finley. He lived to the age of eighty-seven
years, and was one of that hardy race of pioneers who, with
ax and plowshare, commenced the improvement of the country.
Thomas was married, Mar. 5, 1841, to Margaret,
daughter of George Robinson, of this townships.
Of their eight children, four are living, vi., Wesley,
Teresa, Elmira Melinda and Ellen M., all of whom
are married. Wesley was born Aug. 20, 18145,
and was married, Aug. 18, 1864, to Mary Spoonhauer;
their two children are Mary E. and Junietta C.
Teresa was married to Winfield Scott Swank, a
second cousin, son of John and Rachel (Steelsmith) Swank,
who came to Sandy Township from Pennsylvania; two of their
five children are living - Silas A. and Eva A.
Thomas Swank is a Republican in politics, and a
good citizen. His own educational advantages were
limited, but he has given his children good opportunities.
to each of them he has given a farm, and has sufficient
reserved to supply his own wants.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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ISAAC SWIHART,
farmer, P. O. Ragersville, was born August 10, 1851, in
August Township, this county. His father, David
Swihart, was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to this
county at a very early date. He died in 1875. Our
subject spent his youth on a farm, and obtained his
education at the schools of this township. He was
united in marriage, October 5, 1876, with Mary Violet,
daughter of G. W. Goudy, present Sheriff of
Tuscarawas County. By this union there is one child -
Harry. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Swihart
settled down the farm on which they now reside, consisting
of 100 acres of fine land. In politics, Mr. Swihart
is a Republican.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
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