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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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PROF. WILLIAM T. YOUNG,
one of the well known and popular educators of
Guernsey County, deserves honor for his long and
arduous service in defense of the Stars and
Stripes. He enlisted while a college
student, and served until the close of the
conflict, taking part in many notable battles
and hard-fought engagements. For upwards
of twenty years he has found his field of work
in Ohio, and was County Examiner of this county
for six years, having been appointed as such in
1882. In 1886 he organized the Cambridge
Business College, with which he is still
connected.
The father of our subject, who bore the Christian name
of Robert, was born in Washington County,
Pa. Coming to Ohio about 1835, he settled in
this county, but at the end of a year removed to
Muskingum County. His father,
Alexander, was born in County Londonderry,
Ireland, but in his young manhood took up his
residence m the Keystone State. Robert
Young chose for his companion and
helpmate Miss Nancy McElwaine,
who was born in County Down, Ireland.
Twelve children graced their union, the eldest
of whom, John A., was for many years a
teacher in Bryant &, Stratton’s
Business College in Chicago. William T.
is the next in the family; and of the three
younger, Mary Ann died in 1867,
Eliza Jane died in 1868 and Nancy
died in 1866. Margaret is the wife
of Charles Bowden, of Muskingum County,
this state; David H. is a dairyman not
far from Girard, Ivan.; Robert Gibson
died in 1888; Sarah passed away in 1868;
Martha is also deceased; Maria E.,
who was the wife of John Bell, of
Muskingum County, died in 1887; and one other
child died in infancy. The father of this
family lived to attain the good old age of
eighty-three years, his death occurring in 1889,
while hrs wife’s demise took place some seven
years previously.
Prof. William T. Young was born in Muskingum
County, Ohio, Oct. 28, 1837. His boyhood
was passed on a farm, his early education being
such as the common schools afforded. Later
he pursued a course of study in Muskingum
College, and while there enlisted in the Union
army, Aug. 22, 1862. He was assigned to
Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Ohio
Infantry, and served for the first year in West
Virginia. A short time before the battle
of Gettysburg he had his first encounter with
the enemy, at Martinsburg, and soon afterwards
joined the Army of the Potomac, with which
branch he was identified until July, 1864.
He was then sent under Sheridan on the
Shenandoah Valley campaign, and continued under
his command until the close of the year, he then
was once more placed in the Army of the Potomac,
where he served until receiving his final
discharge, July 25, 1865. Among the engagements
in which he was actively engaged were the
following: Martinsburg, June 14, 1863; Culpeper
C. H., Oct. 11, 1863; Bristow Station, Oct. 11;
Bealton and Rappahannock, Oct. 24; Kelly's Ford,
Nov. 7; Locust Grove, November 27 (in which he
was also Color-Bearer); Mine Run, November 26 to
28; Battle of the Wilderness, May 5 to 7, 1861;
and Alsop’s Farm and Spottsylvania C. H.,
May 9 to 12. The latter was the worst,
battle for the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth as
far as loss of men in command was concerned.
May 23, 1864, the regiment was in the engagement
of North Ann River, and a week later in that of
Tolopotomy Creek. From this time until
just before the battle of Cold Harbor Mr.
Young was detailed as a clerk, but
remained with his command. After a
few days passed at the Second Brigade
headquarters he rejoined his company and was
with them in the battle of Bermuda Hundred, Jan.
18, 1864; in that of Weldon Railroad, January 22
and 23; and in those of Monocacy, on the 9th of
the following July, and Charleston, August 23.
He then returned to his former post as clerk.
Going home, Professor Young taught school
in Guernsey County, where he was married, Mar.
22, 1866, to Hester Ann, daughter
of John Kendall, who resided near
Washington, this county. Soon after his
marriage the Professor went to Monmouth, Ill.,
where he was made Superintendent of the West
Ward School. He then entered a
mercantile college as a student, later becoming
teacher in the institution. About 1867 he
removed to Douglas County, Kan., and in
connection with teaching engaged in farming to
some extent.
In 1874 Professor Young returned to Ohio,
and has since continued to dwell in this state.
In 1866, at Monmouth, Ill., he was elected a
member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
He is a stanch Republican, and religiously is a
member of the United Presbyterian Church,
belonging to the local congregation.
Source:
Portrait and Biographical Record of Tuscarawas
Co., OH - Publ. 1895 - Page 379 |
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JOHN A. ZEEB
has conducted a large grocery business in New
Philadelphia for many years and has long been
numbered among the enterprising commercial men
of this city. His store is centrally
located on Broadway Street, and among his
customers are the best families of the place.
Mr. Zeeb is a veteran of the late Civil
War, his services having extended over three
years.
A son of Andrew Zeeb, our subject was born May
1, 1844, in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas
County. Andrew Zeeb was a native of
Wurtemberg, where he lived until reaching man's
estate. He married a friend and
schoolmate, Fredericka Maser, and
together they crossed the Atlantic about 1822,
landing in Baltimore. From that city they
came to Tuscarawas County, settling near Zoar,
in 1844, but his wife survived him some thirty
year, her death occurring in 1874. Of
their five children. Sarah is the
wife of Frederick Hide, of Zoar;
Christina and Emanuel are deceased, as is
also Elizabeth who died in childhood; and
John A. is the youngest of the family.
The boyhood days of John A. Zeeb were passed
quietly on a farm, in the vicinity of which he
attended the district schools. For a short
time he lived in Stark County, and from there
enlisted in defense of the Old Flag in August,
1862. He was made a member of Company I,
One Hundred and Seventy Ohio Infantry, and on
Aug. 26 was mustered in to the service at
Cleveland, Ohio. From there the regiment
was sent to the front, and for three weeks was
in camp near Covington, Ky. For the next
four weeks they were located in Camp Delaware,
Ohio, from which point they were ordered on to
Washington. Being sent to Fairfax Court House,
they proceeded to the assistance of Burnside,
and arrived at Fredericksburg Dec. 8,
1862, but too late to enter the battle.
Returning to Brooks Station, they then went into
winter quarters, at this time being in the
Second Brigade, First Division, of the Eleventh
Army Corps, commanded by General Sigel.
In the spring of 1863 Mr. Zeeb
took part in the Burnside campaign, and May 23
was present at the battle of Chancellorsville.
After the regiment had been re-organized, it set
forth, June 1, 1863, on the Gettysburg campaign,
under General Howard. Our
subject went on the march in pursuit of
General Lee, and was in the second
day’s battle on the field at Gettysburg.
At this time he was on detached service, and
after the regular army changed position on the
fourth day of the engagement, his command was
sent after Lee on his retreat, and at
Hagerstown the opposing forces had a slight
skirmish. After pursuing Lee to the
Potomac, our subject’s regiment went into camp
at Warrenton Junction. The corps was then
divided, and the One Hundred and Seventh was
assigned to the First Separate Brigade,
Department of the South. Mr.
Zeeb was detailed at headquarters under
Gen. J. P. Hatch, where he served with honor
until he was mustered out. July 10, 1865.
In addition to the engagements previously
mentioned, his regiment was in the battle at
John’s Island, Feb. 10 and 12, 1863, and
after going on an expedition to Savannah, took
part in the action at Pocotaligo in January,
1865, and the following months in that of
Salkehatchie.
On his return from the South, after a short time of
necessary rest and recuperation our subject
engaged in farming near Zoar until 1860.
He then entered the service of the Cumberland &
Pennsylvania Railroad as brakeman, being thus
employed for the next four years. In 1873
he went to California and was there engaged in
railroading for four years. On the
expiration of that period he returned to Ohio
and was again employed by the Cumberland &
Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1882 he embarked
in the mercantile business in Columbiana County
Ohio, but sold out at the end of six months.
About this time he came to New Philadelphia and
went into partnership with Jacob Wise
in the grocery business. After nine
years the partnership was dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr. Zeeb
retiring from the firm. When a year had
elapsed he bought the stock of Jacob
Miller on Broadway Street, and to the
conduct of his business has since devoted
himself.
John A. Zeeb was married in this city to Mary
E., daughter of Daniel and Margaret
Kniseley. Three daughters have been
born to Mr. and Mrs. Zeeb, namely:
Florence, Stella and Clara.
Mrs. Zeeb, who is a devoted wife
and mother, is a member of the United Brethren
Church.
On questions of politics our subject is identified with
the Democratic party and is now serving as
Township Treasurer. He belongs to
Andrew Crawford Post No. 6, G. A. R.,
in which he holds the office of Junior Vice, and
has also served on the Relief Committee.
In the Masonic order he is connected with
Bolivar Lodge, A. F. & A. M.. and with Chapter
No. 38, of this place. For a man who
served three years in the great Rebellion, Mr.
Zeeb holds his age well and is able to
give close attention to his business interests.
Source: Portrait and
Biographical Record of Tuscarawas Co., OH -
Publ. 1895 - Page 213 |
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