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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
Portrait and Biographical Record
of
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and
Representative Citizens of the County
Together with Biographies of all the Presidents of the
United States.
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Chicago:
C. O. Owen & Co.
1895
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CHARLES
C. WELTY, deceased, was one of the old
and highly esteemed citizens of New
Philadelphia. For a long period of years
he was officially connected with the Citizens'
National Bank of this place, having been
appointed Cashier in 1879, a position he held up
to the time of his demise; and in addition to
this he was a stockholder in the bank.
The birth of our subject occurred Feb. 1, 1843, in
Canal Dover. His father, Elijah Welty,
was one of the old settlers of that place, and
was for many years one of her prominent
merchants. The mother, whose maiden name
was Clarissa Cook, died when her son,
Charles, was only six weeks old. The
father was called to his final rest in 1853.
Both parents were active and prominent workers
in the Methodist Church. Their only
daughter, Clara, died when about eight
years of age. The Welty family is
of German origin, the founders of the branch in
the United States having first located in
Pennsylvania. Mrs. Clarissa
Welty was a native of Bethany, Genesee
County, N. Y.
After the death of his mother, Charles C. Welty
was taken into the home of his father’s sister,
Mrs. II. T. Stockwell, of Canal
Dover. The boyhood days of our subject
were passed in that town, where he received good
educational advantages. When the war broke
out, he responded to the President’s call for
troops, and enlisted in New Philadelphia, in
Company A, Fifty-first Ohio Infantry. The
date of his enlistment was Sept. 7, 1861, and he
continued to serve in the ranks until the close
of the war. As he was possessed of the
essential qualifications for clerical work, he
was given a position in the Quartermaster’s
department, and Mar. 1, 1863, was promoted to be
Company Sergeant. He was again promoted,
Jan. 6, 1865, to the rank of Second Lieutenant
of Company F. in the same regiment, and on the
1st of the following July was made First
Lieutenant. Later he became active
Regiment Quartermaster, which position he filled
until mustered out of service at Victoria, Tex.,
Oct. 3, 1865. He was finally discharged at
Camp Meigs, on Oct. 12. In every position
which he occupied he was faithful and reliable,
being popular with the soldiers as well as with
his superior officers.
After the war, Mr. Welty went to New York
City and became a salesman for the dry-goods
house of Bradley & Welty.
For a time he traveled, but about 1872 entered
into partnership with J. M. Kennedy, and
purchased a steam flourmill, which he conducted
for several years. In 1877 he obtained a
position in the Citizens’ National Bank, with
which he was ever afterward connected during the
remainder of his life.
In this city was celebrated the marriage of Charles
Welty and Mary E. Hull,
Nov. 25, I869. Mrs. Welty is
a daughter of John S. and Mary A. (McElroy)
Hull. The former is a native of
Washington County, Pa., but early became a
resident of Cadiz, Ohio, where he was engaged in
merchandising with the Kilgores.
After coming to this city he continued to be
employed in commercial pursuits for many years.
Though he was past the age of military duty, he
was a true patriot, and enlisted in 1861 in the
Eightieth Ohio Infantry, being assigned to the
commissary service, with the rank of Sergeant.
Under President Johnson he was Postmaster
of New Philadelphia. Though well along in
years, he still enjoys good health, as does also
his devoted wife. She is a native of
Belmont County, Ohio, and was married in 1842.
Both she and her husband are members of the
Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. C.
C. Welty were born five children: Emma C.;
Clara L., Mrs. Albert G. Reeves,
of this city; Frank M., who is in the
Citizens’ National Bank; Anna M. and
Mary F., who are at home. Mrs.
Welty and her daughter Emma hold
membership with the Presbyterian Church.
For several terms Charles C. Welty was a member
of the City Council, and in politics was a
stanch Republican. Fraternally he was a
member of Andrew Crawford Post No. 6, G. A. R.;
the Loyal Legion, and of Philos Council No. 390,
R. A. Of the latter he was a charter
member and was Treasurer from its organization
to the time of his death. A kind-hearted
and generous man, Mr. Welty
possessed those attributes of character which
make sincere friends, and for one and all he had
a pleasant smile and a good word. He loved
everything that was beautiful in nature and
humanity, and was particularly fond of music.
A devoted and indulgent husband and father, his
home was to him the dearest spot on earth.
After a brief illness he was called to his final
rest, Mar. 11, 1891. His death was a shock
to the whole community, and Ids many friends
deeply mourn his loss. The funeral
services wore conducted under the auspices of
the Presbyterian Church.
The following resolutions on the death of C. C.
Welty were passed at a meeting of the
business men of New Philadelphia:
“WHEREAS, On Sunday, the 11 inst., Charles C. Welty,
an esteemed citizen and honored representative
of the business interests of our city, was
bidden to enter the portals of death, and to
take upon himself the mantle of eternity, with
God’s supreme gift to
mankind—immortality—we place this tribute on
record in memory of our departed friend and
co-laborer; and
“ Resolved, That we recognize in the death of our
friend the loss of a valued companion and the
wise counsels of a far-seeing man of business;
“Resolved, That we will ever hold in fondest
memory the honest, sterling qualities of our
friend as a citizen, a businessman and
Christian, trusting that his short life with us
may be for the betterment of his friends who
indite these lines;
“Resolved, That we express our deepest sympathy
for his widow and children, and pray that God
may watch over them to that degree which is the
hope of the Christian;
“Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to his family, and that they be published
in the papers of our city.
"W. W. BOWERS,
"JOHN BURRY,
"JOHN A. ZEEB,
"EDWARD W. DICK,
"Committee."
"RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. - Again has the
unrelenting reaper, Death, come into our midst
and taken from us in the prime of life our
beloved friend and business associate, C. C.
Welty. Although never again shall we
look upon his bright and smiling countenance,
we, the surviving members of his business
association, desire to express in some public
manner the loss of one who was so dear to us
all.
WHEREAS, It has pleased Divine Providence to remove
from our midst our dear friend, C. C. Welty,
who departed this life Mar. 11, 18194.
"Resolved, That in the death of our Cashier,
C. C. Welty, this bank loses an officer who
was always prompt to advance its interest,
devoted to its welfare and prosperity; one who
was wise in council, fearless in action, and an
honest man, whose virtues endeared him not only
to the Directors and officers of this bank, but
to all with whom he was brought to contact;
"Resolved, That the Directors of this bank
tender their heart-felt sympathies to the family
and relatives in this their sad affliction;
"Resolved, That these resolutions be published
in the county papers, and that a copy be sent to
the family of the deceased.
Source:
Portrait and Biographical Record of Tuscarawas
Co., OH - Publ. 1895 - Page 117 |
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EDWARD
B. WESTAFER, holding the responsible
position of Commissioner of Tuscarawas County,
is a native of this state, and was born in Rush
Township Dec. 25, 1843. He is the son of
Henry and Susan (Harmon) Westafer, the
former of whom was born in this county, Sept.
12, 1807. He is still living, making his
home with his children.
The paternal grandfather of our subject, by name of
Conrad Westafer, came from his native
Germany to this country in an early day,
locating first in Pennsylvania, whence he later
came to Ohio and made his home on a tract of
land near Gnadenhutten. His son Henry
was also an agriculturist, and during the
construction of the Ohio Canal was employed
thereon, of which fact he is very proud.
He is a strong Democrat in politics, and during
his earlier years was very active in public
affairs. The Methodist Episcopal Church
finds in him one of its most earnest and
consistent members, he is a man greatly honored
by all who know him, and many true friends greet
him in his comings and goings about the streets
of the city.
The mother of our subject was born in Lancaster County,
Pa., and came to this state many years ago with
her parents. She, too, was a member of the
Methodist Church, in the faith of which she
passed away in 1868, greatly mourned. She
had become the mother of ten children, seven of
whom grew to mature years. They are:
Eli, a resident of Cleveland, this state;
Susan, the wife of John Tracy;
Salina, now Mrs. Peleg
Wardell, living in Iowa; Lorana, who
married Joseph Browning, and makes
her home in Dennison, this state; Washington
H. a farmer near Tracy; Edward B., of
this sketch, and Stephen C., a farmer
living in Nebraska.
The early life of Mr. Westafer was spent in
aiding his father in carrying on the home farm
and in attendance at the district school.
When twenty years of age he enlisted in the
Union army, May 1, 1864, in Uhrichsville, as a
member of Company E, One Hundred and Sixty-first
Ohio Infantry, and was mustered into service at
Camp Chase. The regiment was soon
afterward ordered to the front, operating most
of the time in the Shenandoah Valley. The
first engagement in which our subject
participated was near Harper’s Ferry, at which
time he was under the command of General
Sigel. In September, 1864, he wa
mustered out and returned home.
When fully recuperated from his army life, our subject
entered the mercantile establishment of his
brother in Tracy, Ohio, in the capacity of
clerk. He remained only a twelvemonth,
however, when we again find him on the home
farm. He tilled the soil for his father
that year and then rented a tract in Mill
Township, which he worked for about three years
with fair success. Returning at the end of
that time to the old home, he assumed the
management of the place until 1873.
In the above year Mr. Westafer embarked
in a business at Tracy which he carried on for
about four years in partnership with his brother
Eli, during that period building up a
large and profitable trade. He
subsequently purchased one hundred acres of the
homestead in Rush Township, and later a
sixty-five acre tract adjoining, which he
operated until 1889. That year he was
elected County Commissioner, and so well did he
discharge the duties of the position that on the
expiration of his term of office he was
re-elected.
In the fall of the following year our subject moved
into the city, having previously erected a
residence on North Broadway, he was married,
Aug. 24, 1865, to Miss Olive
Roth, daughter of John Hawk,
of Indiana. Their union has been blessed
by the birth of five children. Both Mr.
and Mrs. Westafer are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
in his political affiliations tlic former is a
Democrat. He has always taken a very
active part in public affairs and is known as an
adept politician.
Mr. Westafer still retains possession of
his farm, which is acknowledged to be one of the
finest in the county. It is thoroughly
improved, and contains a substantial dwelling
and all the buildings necessary for the storing
of grain and the shelter of stock. In
social affairs he is prominent, belonging to
Mystic Tie Lodge of Uhrichsville; Cyrus Chapter
No. 114, at the same place; and Commandery No.
51. He is also a Knight of Pythias,
holding membership with Relief Lodge No. 257, at
Gnadenhutten. As an ex-soldier he belongs
to Welch Post No. 222, G. A. R.
Source:
Portrait and Biographical Record of Tuscarawas
Co., OH - Publ. 1895 - Page 125 |
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