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History
of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Source:
History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co.
1884
BIOGRAPHIES
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Dover Twp. -
JOHN ADAM WAGNER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 762 |
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Sugar Creek Twp. -
REUBEN WALTER, farmer, P. O. Barr's Mills, was born in Sugar
Creek Township, where he now resides, Oct. 26, 1817, and is
a son of John and Mary (Showalter) Walter. they
came to this county from Pennsylvania in 1815, and located
in this place. Of their children, eight in all, the
following are living: John; Barbara,
wife of George Richardson; Reuben; and
Polly, widow of Henry Acker (deceased). Our
subject married Miss Mary A. Wade Apr. 9, 1840, and
by her he has had eight children - Franklin,
Amanda (deceased), Artelisa, Oarda (deceased),
Charles U., Albert, Harvey N. and George.
The family are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr.
Walter is a democrat and reliable citizen, and owns a
farm of 228 acres. Through his well-known
capabilities, he has placed himself in a high position in
the community, and is much esteemed as a useful and
honorable citizen.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 948 |
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Fairfield Twp. -
BEZALEEL WALTZ, farmer, P.
O. New Philadelphia, was born in Maryland in 1808.
when three years old, he came with his parents to Tuscarawas
County, and has since resided within its limits. The
settlements at the time of his arrival were few and widely
separated. Wild animals were abundant, and afforded
food for the pioneer. Bezaleel was
raised on the farm, and acquired and followed the cooper
trade for some years in his early life. He made the
first flour barrel that was shipped on the canal from Zoar
to Cleveland. He was married, Dec. 22, 1832, to
Catharine Deibert, daughter of John Deibert,
of Goshen Township. Five of their eight children are
now living - Lavina, wife of
Jeremiah Weaver, of Allen County; Samuel D.;
Alvin, of New Cumberland; Sarah
Ellen, wife of Mr. Popham, of New
Cumberland; and Catharine J., wife of
George Goodering. Mr. Waltz entered
land, and, aided by his wife, developed it into a fine farm.
He is a Republican, and has held various township offices,
including those of Trustee, Treasurer, Clerk and Justice of
the Peace. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran
Church. They are upright, respected people, and are
enjoying a quiet, peaceful old age in the home they have
occupied for fifty years.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 768 |
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Oxford Twp. -
ROBERT WATSON
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 882 |
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Mill Twp. -
GEORGE M. WYNE. Few men have worked or been in
more places than the subject of this sketch. He was
born in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 7, 1816, and is a son of
Jacob and Ann (Cook), the former a native of New York,
of German descent, the latter a native of New Jersey, and of
English descent. The former was a cooper by trade.
Our subject was educated at Baltimore, Md., and chose the
occupation of machinist, serving the regular apprenticeship.
He worked in Virginia six months; was a Baltimore for one
summer; thence went to Washington, D. C., and worked in the
navy yards six months, again working in Baltimore for three
years; then in Philadelphia, Penn., for two years; thence to
Havana, Cuba; from there to New Orleans, after which he
returned to Baltimore, and remained seven years. He
then obtained a position as engineer on the Virginia &
Tennessee Railroad, after which he returned to Baltimore,
and worked at his trade till 1861; he then went on the
railroad as engineer for a short time; thence to Richmond,
Va., from there to North Carolina, then to South Carolina,
returning to Baltimore again. He was always able to
secure good paying positions. ON leaving Baltimore, he
went to the Bahama Islands; thence to Havana, Cuba, and then
back to Baltimore, Md. He has made three trips to
Cuba. After his return to Baltimore, he went to
Pennsylvania, where he was Engineer; then back to Baltimore;
thence to Wheeling, Va.; finally coming to Dennison, Ohio,
and commenced work for the Pan Handle Railroad Company,
where he has remained a longer period than in any other
place. He has been successful, financially, and is the
owner of a comfortable residence in Dennison. In
politics, he is a member of the National Party. He is
serving his third year as member of Dennison Town Council.
He and wife are members of the Episcopal Church, of which he
is Senior Warden and Treasurer. He was married, in
1848, to Mary Kerkham, by whom there has been a
family of four children - Anna E., May C., Clara V.
and Alice E.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 860 |
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Fairfield Twp. -
GEORGE WEAVER, farmer, P.
O. New Philadelphia, was born Aug. 30, 1836, in Fairfield
Township. He is the son of John and Providence
Weaver, natives of Maryland, who emigrated to
Tuscarawas County, and here developed for themselves a home.
Of their twelve children, but three survive - Henry,
of Indiana; Nancy, widow of
Benjamin Brown, also of Indiana; and George,
our subject, who was raised in this township, and was
married, Aug. 1, 1861, to Elizabeth,
daughter of Philip Waltz. Their
marriage has been blessed with five children- Lydia
A., Sarah J., Melissa, Cora and George.
Mr. Weaver, by his well-directed labor, has
acquired a farm of 105 acres of well-improved land.
His political faith is in the Democratic party, and in
religious belief he affiliates with the Lutheran
denomination.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 768 |
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Dover Twp. -
GEORGE W. WEAVER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 762 |
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Lawrence Twp. -
FREDERICK WEBER, proprietor of planing
mill, Bolivar, was born Sept. 6, 1846, in Wurtemberg,
Germany, son of Lewis and Dorthea (Stiefel) Weber,
of whose seven children Frederick was the first one
of three brothers who emigrated to America. He was
married, Jan. 5, 1872, to Susan M., daughter of
John Buehler. They have been blessed with
seven children, five of whom are now living, viz., Esther,
Lewis, Frederick, Christian and Matilda.
Mr. Weber is the proprietor of the first
planing mill and lumber yard in Bolivar. He has been
engaged in the business for eight years, and keeps on hand a
general line of lumber and building supplies.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 794 |
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Dover Twp. -
REV. P. T. WEISSENBERGER
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 763 |
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Dover Twp. -
JACOB WELTY,
farmer, P. O. Canal Dover, was born in Dover Twp.,
Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in 1817. His great-grandfather
was a native of Switzerland, whence he emigrated at an early
time, and settled in the wilds of Pennsylvania, and from him
the succeeding generations sprang. Abraham and
Elizabeth (Overalt) Welty, the parents of our subject,
were both natives of Pennsylvania, and came to the West in
1813, settling on 160 acres of land Dover Township,
Tuscarawas County. Abraham was a Mennonite
preacher, and held divine service throughout the various
settlements in the country. Here they together passed
the remainder of their life's journey, attaining old and
respected ages. They raised a family of five sons and
four daughters, three of whom are living, viz., Jacob,
Sarah (wife of John Rupert) and Anna (wife
of John Buzzard, of Elkhart County, Ind.). The
subject of the sketch was born on the homestead farm, and is
among the oldest living born settlers of the county; he has
always resided on the home of his father's selection.
He was married in this county, Sept. 15, 1839, to Mrs.
Barbara, daughter of David Miller, of Holmes
County, Ohio, a native of Pennsylvania. Eight children
have blessed this union, four of whom are living, their
names as follows: David M., John, Barbara
and Mary. Mr. Welty is connected with the
Mennonite Church, and ranks among the distinguished pioneers
of the county.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 764 |
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York Twp. -
JOHN WENGER, farmer, P. O. Yorktown,
was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, July 2,
1854. He is the only child living of Christian and
Susannah (Hanni) Wenger. His father was a native
of Switzerland, whence he emigrated in 1850, settling in
York Township. He pursued farming successfully, and
died in 1856. His widow subsequently married Jacob
Burkholder, who has since died. The subject of
this sketch was married, children - Rosa Adella, Robert
Franklin and Ada Susan. The family are members of
the German Reformed Church. Mr. Wenger has held
the office of Township Clerk for two terms. He is a
member of hte Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 69. He
owns 440 acres of well0improved land, with fine farm
buildings thereon.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 1007 |
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Dover Twp. -
VALENTINE WENZ
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 764 |
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Jefferson Twp. -
JACOB WHERLEY, farmer, P. O. Stone
Creek, was born in York County, Penn., Dec. 13, 1820.
His parents, Henry and Christina (Sawvel) Wherley,
were both natives of York County, Penn., where they were
reared and married, and resided until 1821, when they moved
to Stark County, Ohio. About a year after, they went
to Harrison County, Ohio; resided there until 1829, coming
thence to this county, settling near where the village of
Phillipsburg is now located. Here they improved a
farm, and passed the remainder of their days, having the
respect of all who knew them. To them were born a
family of eight children, all born in the Keystone State.
Our subject was reared on a farm, and received a limited
education. On April 1, 1841, he was united in marriage
with Miss Rebecca Hawk, who was born in Carroll
County, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1820. Three children have
blessed this union - Elizabeth, Catharine and
John. Catharine is the only one living. She
is the wife of Levi Renneker, and resides with her
parents on the home farm. Our subject started out in
life without means, and at the time of his marriage had no
property, but now owns 280 acres of land, all secured by
hard labor. In politics, he supports the Democratic
party, and is a member of the Lutheran Church. He has
held the office of Infirmary Director for five years past,
still serving in that capacity, and has been Township
Trustee, besides holding other positions of honor and trust.
He raises good stock of all kinds and is a practical farmer
and a good citizen.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County,
Ohio - Chicago: Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 – Page
780 |
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Oxford Twp. -
WILLIAM WILLIAMS
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 882 |
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Fairfield Twp. -
JOHN WISE, Sr., farmer, P.
O. Zoar Station, was born in Switzerland Jan. 20, 1841.
He emigrated to America about 1850, with his father, Jacob
Wise, who raised a family of seven children. John was
reared on a farm, and received a good education. He
was married, Oct. 20, 1866, to Eustina Strobel,
of Sandy Township. Seven children have been born to
them, viz.: Emma, Henry, Daniel, Mary, Charles,
Edward and Amanda. Mr. Wise
has gained a fine farm of 167 acres through industry and
perseverance, and is interested in fine stock, of which he
has excellent specimens on his place. His political
principles are Democratic. He is a member of the
German Reformed Church, his wife of the Catholic Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 768 |
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Bucks Twp. -
JOHN WOLF,
proprietor planing mill, Rowville, was born in this county
Dec. 2, 1847. His parents, Peter and Margaret
(Rice) Wolf, are natives of Germany. They landed
in New York May 9, 18465. John was raised on a
farm, received a common school education, and at the age of
twenty learned the carpenter trade, which he followed until
the fall of 18823, at which time he built a planing mill,
where a general stock of building material - sashes,
doors, blinds, etc. - is now manufactured, Wolf & Miller,
proprietors. In 1875 he married Mary Marquand,
daughter of John and Mary Marquand, of this county.
They are of German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf
are parents of five children - Catharine, John Albert,
Sarah Maggie, Mary Lizzie and Edward Henry
They are members of the German Reformed Church.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 783 |
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JOHN E. WOOD
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 884 |
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Oxford Twp. -
WICK W. WOOD
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 884 |
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Mill Twp. -
G. W. WOODBOURNE, dentist,
Uhrichsville, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, July 11,
1843, and is a son of E. S. and Ann (Roudebush) Woodborne,
Ohio, July 11, 1843, and is a son of E. S. and Ann (Roudebush)
Woodorne, the former a native of England, and the latter
of Pennsylvania, and of German and Holland Dutch descent.
The former was Sheriff of Harrison County, Ohio, for two
terms, and is among the leading citizens there. Our
subject received his education at the graded schools of
Cadiz, Ohio, and during the rebellion enlisted, in 1862, in
the army and served for three months, re-enlisting in 1863
in the independent cavalry, which was afterward called the
Thirteenth Cavalry, Company B. He was Third Duty
Sergeant. On July 30, 1864, he received at Petersburg
a gunshot wound in the head, fracturing the skull and
causing a piece to come out. The flesh then formed a
gristle, which acts as a protection. He also received
a slight wound in the leg. After the war, he went to
Harrison County, Ohio; was elected County Recorder, and
served six years in that capacity. He was subsequently
Clerk of the village of Scio for one term, also was Deputy
Sheriff during his father' last term; was appointed by
Judge Bostwick. He commenced the study and
dentistry in Cadiz, while he was Recorder, and in 1868
entered the office of Dr. J. W. Scott, to study.
He was admitted to practice by the State Board of Dental
Examiners, at Columbus, Ohio; also took a medical course of
two years in the office of Dr. Snider, and commenced
practice in Harrison County, Ohio, where he continued for
three years. In January, 1878, he removed to
Uhrichsville, and opened his present rooms, where he enjoys
a leading practice in the town, and is meeting with good
success. In 1869, he was married to Julia,
daughter of Dr. J. W. Scott, his former preceptor, a
prominent dentist at Cadiz. This union has been
blessed with one child - Edwin S. Dr. Woodborne
is a member of the G. A. R.; in politics is a Republican; is
also a member of the Town Council.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 858 |
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Mill Twp. -
T. R. WOODBOURNE, dealer in stoves and
tinware, Dennison, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, July
12, 1846, and is a son of E. S. and Ann (Raudebush)
Woodborne, the latter a native of Pennsylvania, the
former of England, who came to America when about eight
years old. By occupation he was a blacksmith. He
served at one time two terms as High Sheriff of Harrison
County, of which he was a pioneer and citizen. His
three children are residents of Tuscarawas County, T. R.
being the youngest. The latter received his
education in the district schools of his township, and also
attended Scio College. He chose the occupation of a
tinner. In 1863, he enlisted in defense of the country
in Company F, Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and
served until the close of the rebellion. He was with
Sherman in his grand march to the sea, and
participated in some of the hot engagements under his
valorous commander. He came to Uhrichsville in 1869;
clerked for his brother for six years; then removed to
Dennison, where he embarked in his present venture, in which
he has been successful. He was married, in 1873, to
Josette, daughter of Joseph Cresap. She was
a native of the Sunny South. Mr. and Mrs. Woodborne
have two children - Beulah and Beryl.
Mrs. Woodborne is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Her husband, in politics is a Republican. He is a
member of the Town Council, and also serves as Township
Trustee.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 859 |
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JAMES B. WRIGHT, farmer, P.
O. New Philadelphia, was born Dec. 13, 1820, in Jefferson
County. His parents, Samuel C. and Mary
Wright; emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and
afterward, about 1825, to this county. James
B. was reared a farmer's lad, and obtained the
education possible in those days. He was married May
13, 1843, to Ann Ickus. Their eight
children were Robert, who was killed in the
battle of the Wilderness; Martha, deceased;
Elizabeth, wife of John Newport;
Winfield S.; Tabitha, wife of John Beans,
of Sandy Township; Dillie, wife of
George Lamb, of Mineral Point; John;
Henrietta, wife of John Hodley, of
Canton; and Sherman.
Mrs. Wright died Jan. 5, 1878. Mr.
Wright married, for a second wife, Alice
Lehman, a native of Switzerland, and a resident of
Goshen Township. Their two children are James
B. and Charles B. Mr. Wright
owns a well-improved farm of 142 acres.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 769 |
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Auburn Twp. -
DR.
BENJAMIN WRIGHT, deceased, was born August 11, 1817,
in Harrison County, Ohio. He adopted the medical
profession, and moved to Keene, Coshocton Co., Ohio, where
he practiced for several years, and then moved to
Ragersville, Tuscarawas County. Here he was united in
marriage, September 5, 1842, with Lucinda Rager.
She was born February 28, 1825, and was a daughter of
Conrad Rager, a native of Pennsylvania, and his wife,
Catherine Swagler, of Sharpsburg, Md. They came to
this county at a very early date and were married March 14,
1824, in New Philadelphia, where Mr. Rager was
engaged as a merchant. He came out to this portion of
the county before the organization of Auburn Township, and
established here the first store. He laid out and
organized the town of Ragersville, giving it his name, and
lived a long, active and useful life. His widow
survived him ten years and died February 24, 1880. To
return to our subject, Dr. and Mrs. Wright settled in
Jacobsport, and here the Doctor built up a large and
prosperous practice. He was respected as a man of
first -class scientific attainments. Their family
numbered nine children, of whom seven are now living, viz.,
Dr. J. N. Wright, Columbus, Ohio; James L.,
Superintendent of Orrville Public Schools; Mary C.
Webb, of Montezuma, Colo.; Frank P., of
Minneapolis, Minn.; Thomas L., Uhrichville, Ohio;
William V., at home; and Ida M. Stingel, of
Ragersville. Dr. Wright departed this life in
1878, at Richwood, Union County, Ohio. His widow
survives him, and has moved to her old home at Ragersville.
William V. Wright has adopted the profession of
teaching, and is a young man of high literary culture.
Source: History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Chicago:
Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 - Page 727 |
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