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852 - JACKSON TOWNSHIP JACKSON TOWNSHIP M. C. ARCHER. Superintendent Water Works, Crestline; was horn in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1820, of American parents, and came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., in 1837, and resided there until 1853, when he came to Crestline, and was employed at railroading for thirteen years. In 1876, he went to Columbus, and was in the employ of the C., S. & C. R. R., until 1880, when he returned to Crestline, and is now engaged as Superintendent of Water-Works. He was married Nov. 14, 1840 to Mary Hill, daughter of Lewis Hill, of Richland Co. They have three children - Caroline D., Thomas A. and John J., who is now General Ticket Agent of Scioto Valley R. R. Mr. Archer has always been a Republican, and has served one term as member of Common Council of Crestline, and was Deputy U. S. Marshal during the administration of Lincoln. DANIEL BABST, SR., banker, Crestline; was born near Strasbourg, France, in 1810. Came to this country in 1832, and lived in New York for three years, and came to Stark Co., Ohio in 1834. From there he went to Canal Fulton, and lived there until 1852 when he came to Crestline, and has reside there ever since; was married to Catherine Arter in 1832; was married again to Margaret Yost in 1841; they have seven children by last marriage-Emeline, born August 20, 1842, Caroline, born Feb. 26, 1844, died May 26, 1845; Jacob, born Feb. 11, 1846; Daniel Jr. Oct. 19, 1847 ; Louise. Aug. 28, 1849; Thomas, Oct. 23, 1853; Willis H., June 5, 1858. Mr Babst entered into the hotel business on coming to Crestline, is proprietor of the old American House, afterward known as Franklin House, and remained in the hotel business about four years. In 1871, he built and established Babst's Banking House. Mr. Babst retired from all active business in 1878, and was succeeded in the banking business by his sons, Jacob and Daniel, Jr. Mr. Babst has JACKSON TOWNSHIP. - 853 added considerably to Crestline in buildings, and is one of the largest property owners in the town. He is now living, in retirement at his beautiful residence south of Crestline. Mr. Babst, has a vineyard of one acre of choice gapes, in which he takes great pride, making yearly about twenty barrels of wine. Fine pears, plums and fruits of all kinds are to be found upon his ample grounds. Mr. Babst is a member of the Lutheran Church. He has always been a Republican. DANIEL BABST, JR., lawyer, Crestline; was born Oct. 19, 181 7, in Canal Fulton, Ohio, and came to Crestline with his parents in 1852, and has always resided there. He read law with Mr. Jones, Esq., of Crestline, and was admitted to the bar in 1870, and commenced practice in 1872. Was elected Solicitor for the corporation of Crestline in 1878, appointed Mayor in 1879, and elected in 1880. Mr. Babst is also a member of the Board of Examiners. The subject of this sketch is a young man of great energy and ability, and is also very popular. In politics, Mr. Babst is an Independent Republican. JACOB BABST. banker, Crestline: was born in Canal Fulton in 1846, and came to Crestline with his parents in 1852, and has always made it his home. He is a tinner by trade, following it for ten years; also carried on a tin and stove store for three years, while working at his trade. He married Matilda C. Stoll, daughter of George Stoll. of Bucyrus, in 1869. They have three children-Daniel Earl, born July 6, 1870, Jessie Fremont, born March 2, 1872, Bertha Stoll, Dec. 6, 1878, Matilda Stoll. his wife, was born March 20, 1848, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Mr. Babst and his wife are both members of the Presbyterian Church. He want into the banking business in 1871, and in 1873 was appointed Cashier. Since the retirement of his father from the lank, in 1878, he has had the entire management of it. as his brother Daniel, Jr. (who is joint owner), is immersed in his law practice. Mr. Babst has always been a Republican. JAMES LEROI BOOTH. M. D., Crestline. He was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, in the year 1835. He attended the common schools until 11 years of age. The following three years were spent at Haysville College. He taught district school for one year, when he was elected Superintendent of the Sullivan County Seminary. This institution being out of the State, it brought him in contact with strangers and educational influences. In 1854, he began the study of medicine under Dr. Boyer, at Sullivan, Ind. The following year he taught mathematics in Marshall Academy, in Clark Co., Ill., for one year, at the same time continuing the study of medicine with Dr. White, an eminent physician of Eastern Illinois. He completed his study with his brother Edwin, at Brownsville, Knox Co., Ohio, in 1856. In 1857, removed to Vaughnsville, Putnam Co., Ohio. He remained there one year, when the death of his brother, Dr. Milton H. Booth, of West Cairo, Ohio, called him to this place, where he took his practice. In 1861, he raised a company, and was commissioned Captain of Company D. O. V. I., 118th Regiment. He returned to Cairo, in 1864, and practiced medicine a short time, when he was elected Captain of Company C, 151st O. V. I. without a dissenting vote. He remained with his company until his time of service expired. He returned to Cairo and resumed his practice until 1871, when he retired from practice for one year. Began a practice in La Grange, Indiana, and continued for two years. He carne to Crestline in 1876 and has at present a very extensive and lucrative practice. REV. MICHAEL B. BROWN, Catholic Priest, Crestline; was born near Plattsburg, N. Y., in 1840. At the age of 17, years he removed with his parents to Sandusky City, Ohio. At the age of 12. he entered St. Mary's Preparatory Seminary, at Cleveland, and, in 1859, entered the University of Notre Dame. In 1860, he applied for admission into the congregation of Holy Cross and was received into the novitiate in March of the same year. In June, 1862, he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and in the following September began his theological studies, which he continued until June 10, 1867, when he was ordained Priest. In 1868, he was appointed to the Professorship of Moral and Mental philosophy. He continued teaching until 1872, when he became Vice President of 854 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: the Association, and had sole management of all the classes. over forty teachers. until 1874, when he went to Watertown, Wis., and took the management of College of "Our Lady of Sacred Heart." He remained there until 1876, when he gave up college life, and went to Youngstown, Ohio, as assistant of his brother, who was Pastor, and came to Crestline in July, 1877, and has been Pastor of Catholic Church there ever since. WILLIAM F. CROWE, grocer, Crestline: was born in Ireland, in 1841, and came to America with his mother in 1849, and located for about six months in Vermont. when he carne to Ohio, locating in Columbiana Co., remaining in that county a short time. He also resided for a short period in Stark and Richland Counties. and came to Crestline in April, 1853. and has made his home there ever since. He was married in 1871, to Ellen Haley, of Marion. They have five children - Mary, Catharine, Ellen, Annie and Jane. Mr. Crowe served seven years as Corporation Treasurer of Crestline, three years as Justice of the Peace. and has also been a member of the Common Council. He is agent for the Inman line of steamers, and also an insurance agent. He has always been a Democrat. D. H. CASSEL. hardware. Crestline; was born in Richland County in 1843, and remained in that county until 1862, when he came to Crestline and learned the tinsmith's trade. with G. W. Pierce. In 1871, he went into partnership with George W. Zint, in the firm name of Cassel & Zint, in the hardware, tinware and stove business, and has been engaged in that line up to the present time (1880). Was married in 1867, to Maggie Cramer, of Upper Sandusky, and has two children by first wife - Dora D. and Flora D. Mrs. Cassel died in 1869. He married again in 1872, to Maggie McGuire, of Richland County. They have one child-Daisy May. Mr. Cassel has been a member of the Common Council of Crestline, is a member of the Knight of Honor. and also an Odd Fellow. Has always been a Democrat. CRESTLINE "ADVOCATE." The Advocate was established in July, 1869, by Adam Billow and son. D. C. Billow, in the Union Hall Block, second floor. Upon the death of his father, which occurred May 10, 1876, D. L. Billow assumed sole management and has made the Advocate one of the best papers in the county, having a good solid list of subscribers and doing an extensive job business. The office is supplied with power by a Backus Water Motor. The Advocate is independent in politics. DR. I. S. COLE. Crestline: was born in Allegheny City, Penn. Feb 19, 1836, and attended the Institute at Haysville, Ashland Co., Ohio. He afterward read medicine with Dr. Glass. and graduated from Cleveland Medical College. He began the practice in Reedsburg. Ashland Co.. Ohio, and removed to Ashland Co., Ohio, and removed to West Salem in 1873, remaining there until 1880, when he came to Crestline and married Ruth A. Smith, daughter of James B. Smith, of Ashland County. They have four children - Minnie B., Rufus I. and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Cole are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. JOHN DODANE, real estate. Crestline; was born in France in 1825, and came with his parents to America in 1836, and located in Stark County working on his, father's farm until 1853, when he started for California, remaining there until 1857, digging; gold. In 1857, he came back to Ohio on a visit. but returned to California in 1858, and remained there until 1866, when he came to Crestline, and has reside there ever since, engaged in the real estate business. He was married in 1867, to Anna Dodane. of Crestline, widow of his brother. They have two children - Minnie, born in 1870, Della, born in 1867. Mr. Dodane died in 1873. Mr. Dodane has been one of the Trustees of the Water Works of Crestline two terms. Has always been a Democrat. J. P. DAVIS dry goods merchant. Crestline; was born in Columbiana Co.. Ohio. in 1824, of American parents, and carne to Crawford County in 1833, and has always made it his home. He was agent for the C. C., C. &, I. R. R.. at Shelby. for three years, and came to Crestline in 1852, and was agent for the same company until 1862, when he engaged in the dry goods business. First went into partnership with John McGraw, succeeding R. Lee & Co., continued with McGraw for a year and JACKSON TOWNSHIP - 857 a half. McGraw then sold his interest to John McKean, the firm then being Davis & McKean, for two years. when McGraw bought the interest of Mr. Davis. He then went into partnership with Martin Davis & Co., and continued for about two years, when the Davis Brothers bought the interest of Martin establishing the firm of .J. P. & .J. W. Davis. Two years after, they dissolved partnership, and went to his present location, in Union Hall Block, remaining, there until 1875, when he sold his stock, and retired from business for about four months when he again went into partnership with N. A. White, under the firm name of Davis & White, and they have continued in business up to the present time (1880). Mr. Davis was married to Catharine Mickey, of Richland Co., Ohio in 1859. They have eight children - Wilbur E., Florence A., Edwin P., George P. (deceased, infant deceased),. Lillie May, Robert L. Augustus Mr. Davis has always been a Republican. BENJAMIN EATON, mail agent Crestline; was born in Somerset, Perry Co., Ohio, in 1821. In 1837, he want to Belmont C, Ohio, remaining there until 1839, when he went to Wheeling, W. Va., and learned the harness maker's trade. In 1849, he returned to Ohio, working at his trade and also at peddling. He came to Crestline in 1859, and has since made it his home. He was married in 1849, to Harriet _A. Martin of Richland Co. Mr. Eaton was depot policeman for two years, and during the war, was the agent of the sick and wounded: also, enrolling master for Vernon and Jackson Townships. For the past few years, has been in the employ of the Government as mail He is a Knight Templar and a Republican. C. F. FRANK, dry goods, Crestline: was born in Southern Germany, in 1832 and came to America with his parents in 1846, locating in Western Pennsylvania, remaining with his parents and working on a farm for five years, when he went to Johnstown, Penn. and learned the dry goods business and came to Crestline in the spring of 1856,. and engaged in the clothing business, remaining there about two and a half years, when he returned to Pennsylvania and went into the provision business until the following spring, when he engaged in the hardware trade, and continued until the fall of 1864. He returned to Crestline in August, 1865, and engaged in the dry goods business, and has been there ever since. He was married in 1859, to Emma Babst, daughter of Daniel Babst, of Crestline, They have five children - Daniel, Gertie, Maud, George, Paul. Has been a member of the Common Council of Crestline, and is now serving second term as City Treasurer. Mr. Frank and wife are members of the English Lutheran Church. C. P. FRANK. coppersmith, Crestline: was born in Butler Co., Penn., in 1839, and went to Pittsburgh in 1855, residing there until 1859, when he removed to Cleveland, remaining there about one year. In 1869, he went to Galion, where he resided until 1864,. when he came to Crestline, and has since made it his home. He has been in the employ of the railroad shops in Crestline for sixteen years. He was married in 1862, and has four children - Edward, Retta, Willie and Alice. He is a Republican. SAMUEL GEE, express agent Crestline; was born in England in 1816 and came to this country and located in Youngstown, Ohio, as Pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, in 1845 and continued preaching in various places in the State until 1860, when he was appointed express agent at Crestline, Crawford Co., and has since made it his home. He was married in the city of Hull, England in 1842, to Mary Ann Radmall. They have five children - Samuel W., Allison W., Frank L., Lauretta S., Cynthia E. As there is no Methodist Protestant Church in Crestline. Mr. Gee and wife are members of that church at Middletown, Crawford Co. Mr. Gee has always been a Republican. L. P. HESSER blacksmith, Crestline: was horn in Stark Co., Ohio. in 1826. Went to Wood Co. in 1832, and removed to Mansfield in 1834, remaining there until 1856, when he came to Crestline. and has since made it his home. with the exception of a trip to California in 1862. He is the oldest blacksmith in the railroad-shops in Crestline. He was married in 1851, to Rachel S. Grant. Her father was the first tanner in Mansfield, and a distant relative of U. S. Grant. They have six 858 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: children - Minerva M., Ora B., Mary, George G., Rosa, Elizabeth R. Mr. Hesser is a Democrat, and has occupied several township and corporation offices, among which we made mention as a member of the School Board for fourteen years: also on committee for school buildings and improvements. and it was owing to the active part taken by this committee that the union school. with its beautiful park, was secured. Mr. Hesser also was a member of Common Council for four years. CHARLES W. JENNER, physician. Crestline; was horn in Richland Co. in 1841. Came to Crestline in the fall of 1857, and has resided there ever since. Dr. Jenner is a graduate of the University of Wooster, Cleveland, Ohio. Was married in April. to Mary V. Emmett, of Crestline. They have one child-Daisy L. I. Jenner, born October 1875. Mrs. Jenner is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Jenner has obtained the reputation of being one of the most skillful and reliable physicians of the county. He came from a medical family his father and an elder brother both being members of that profession. He has always been a Democrat. NATHAN JONES. lawyer. Crestline: was born in Westchester Co., N. Y., 1832, and came with his parents to Norwalk, Ohio, 1833. In 1857, Mr. Jones went to Upper Sandusky, and published the Democratic Union until his office burned down, when he removed to Jefferson Co. and engaged in the business of dealer in musical instruments. He came to Crestline the 30th of September 1859, and has resided there ever since, where he has been actively engaged in the practice of law. Mr. Jones commenced reading law when 17 years old and was admitted to the bar April 1855, at Norwalk, Ohio, and was admitted to the United States Courts at Cleveland. Sept. 28, 1865. He was elected Recorder of the corporation of Crestline for four successive terms, and also Mayor for four terms. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney of the county in 1865, and agin in 1867. He Jones is one of the most prominent Odd Fellows in the State. Having filled all office of the subordinate to lodge in December, 1875, he was elected M. W. Grand Master of the order of the State of Ohio. At the end of his term of office, he was presented by the Grand Lodge with a purse of $300, and an elegant jeweled badge, valued at $70. In December, 1878, he was elected by the order in Ohio as Grand Representative to Grand Lodge of United States. He served part of one term, but was compelled to resign on account of its interference with professional duties. He is also a Knight Templar of the Masonic Order. Mr. Jones prides himself as being a self made man. earning money when a boy to enable him to attend school and to pursue his law studies. He is regarded as one of the most able law lawyers of the county. F. W. MARCUS, German Reformed minister Crestline: was born in Germany, in 1852, and came to this country with his parents; and located in Louisville, Ky., in 1855. He attended public school at Louisville, and went to Franklin, Sheboygan Co., Wis., where the schools of his church are located and graduated in 1876. He came to Crestline in 1879, and was married. in October of same year to Mary Hildbold, of Galion. He has a membership of 175 (in 1880) in his church. JOHN McKEAN physician. Crestline born in Hook Town, Penn., in 1810, of American parents After completing a thorough classical and mathematical education. he began the study of medicine with Dr. Samuel Quigley, of West Union. Ohio: he also attended lectures at Lexington,. Ky., and received the necessary paper; for practice in October 1831. He entered into partnership with Dr. Marshall, of Burgettstown, Penn. One year after they dissolved partnership, and he removed to Calcutta. Ohio, and two years after, in 1834, he removed to Leesville, Crawford Co.. and practiced there until 1867, when he removed to Crestline, and has resided there ever since. Since 1844, he has been Ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church. In 1847, he was elected a member of the Philosophical Society of Wittenberg College. He has been Mayor of Crestline for one term. He was married to Rebecca a McClaskey in October, 1835. They had ten children - five living and five deceased. (From Physician: and Surgeons of U. S. by Atchinson.) A. MOOREHEAD, live y, Crestline: was born in Mansfield, Ohio. in 1842. When a JACKSON TOWNSHIP. - 859 the age of 15, came to Crestline. and has ever since made it his home. About 1865, he went into the hotel business, as proprietor. at Franklin and Crestline, for a few years, when he established a livery and feed stable, and has since been engaged in that business. In 1879, Mr. Moorehead bought out Shank's harness - shop, and is now running that branch in connection with his other business. Mr. Moorehead was married in August. 1865, to Maggie Miller, of Crestline. They have four children-Charlie, Flora, Lizzie and Howard. Mr. Moorehead and wife are both members of the Methodist Church. He has always been a Democrat. F. NEWMAN, lawyer. Crestline: was born .in Germany in 1839, and carne to this country 1854 and first settled in Crestline in November of 1854. He went to Maryland and remained there until 1858, and returned to Crestline in 1860, and remained there until 1862. He lived in Annapolis, Md., from 1862 to 1865, when he went to New York. remaining there nearly one year. In 1866, he returned to Crestline, remaining there until 1876, when he went to Florida, and remained there nearly one year, when he again returned to Crestline, where he has remained ever since. He was married. in 1868, to Emma T. Smith, daughter of John S. and Jane Smith of Crestline. They have four children --Florence, Elnora, Edna and Earl. Mr. Newman and wife are both members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Newman has been practicing law for the past twelve years. He has always been a prominent Democrat in the township. DAVID OGDEN, Justice of the Peace, Crestline: was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1819, and came with his parents to Crestline in April, 1828, being one of the pioneers of the county. Mr. Ogden first learned the miller's trade, and worked at that business for about fifteen years. Since that time he has been engaged in various occupations. and, for the past twenty years working in the carshops of the P. F. W. &; C. R. R., at Crestline. Mr. Ogden was Justice of the Peace from 1853 to 1862; has also been Township Clerk for a period of six years. He drew up the papers and petition for the boundaries of Crestline, and was its first Mayor. Mr. Ogden was also the prime mover in securing the union school in 1858, his brother, John Ogden, now Principal of the Ohio Central School, delivering a lecture upon that subject at that time which tended to help the movement. Mr. 0gden has always been a friend to every movement tending to improve Crestline in any form. He was married in 1844, to Mary J. Kirkland, of Richland Co. They have only one child living -Ellen. Mr. and Mrs. Ogden are both member; of the Presbyterian Church. A. M. PATTERSON, P. M., Crestline; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1842. He came when a boy with his parents. to Jackson Township and has resided there ever since. He was appointed Postmaster of Crestline in 1864, and has continued to hold the office up to the present time. Mr. Patterson is a member of the Presbyterian Church. and is considered one of the leading, enterprising men of Crestline. He has always been a Republican. WILLIAM ROBINSON. machinist, Crestline: was born in Washington Co., Penn., Aug. 1, 1830, and came to Crawford Co. with his parents in 1831, locating near North Robinson. that town being named after his father. Mr. Robinson taught district school for ten winter terms, spending two years of this time in Iowa. He came to Crestline in 1860. He was Township and Corporation Clerk in 1861 for one year: also elected Justice of the Peace in 1865. He was a member of the school board for six years. Mr. Robinson has served in several other township offices, and for the past few years has been employed in the railroad shops there. He was married in 1860. D. W. SNYDER, blacksmith, Crestline The subject of this sketch was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., in 1832. He came to Ohio in 1836, locating in Richland Co. Finally he carne to Crestline. in 1856, and has since made it his home. He has been a prominent man in the History of Crestline, serving in various offices. among which we may mention as a member of the Common Council for four terms, as a member of the School Board three terms, and also as Township Treasurer. He was married in 1856, and has been in the employ of the P. F. W. & C. R. R. for twenty-five years. 860- BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: JOHN A. THOMAN, deceased: was born at Sosehiem, in the Palatinate on the 11th of June, 1807. He cause to America in 1834, and located in New York, working for the United States, with Gen. R. E. Lee. Lee then was Captain in the United States army . The friendship between the two lasted all through life. Mr. Thoman came to Crawford Co. when it was a wilderness and Crestline not in existence-about November, 1845. By honest industry he amassed a handsome fortune, and assisted many of his countrymen with money in time of need, and to homes to make them comfortable in after life. In all public enterprises he took an active part and a deep interest. always giving largely, and more liberally than any other citizen. He died March 30, 1875 at 67 years of age, deeply mourned by the community. HON T. J. WHITE. Crestline: was born in Perry Co., Penn., in 1828, and came to Jackson Township previous to the laying-out of Crestline, locating on the old White farm. He helped clear the ground where Crestline now stands; bought the first lot and built the first three houses in the town. He has been a member of Common Council two term, a member of the School Board two terms, and served two terms in the Ohio Legislature from 1871 to 1875. He has also been one of the Trustees of Jackson Township for six terms. Mr. White taught school in the Dapper District for two writers. He owes his success in life to his own energy and perseverance, being what is termed a "self made man". J. M. WERTZ. conductor, Crestline; was born in Holmes C o., Ohio, June 9, 1837. He taught school for three a years in early life. and studied medicine with Dr. Joel Pomerene, of Mt. Hope, Ohio. He attended lectures at Ann Arbor. Mich., in 1858, and commenced practice in 1860, at Dundee, Ohio, remaining there for three years, when he was appointed Assist ant Surgeon 2d U. S. Colored Infantry and served until the close the war. He practiced three years at Loudonville, Ohio. and for the past twelve years has been railroading being at present conductor on P., F. W. .& C R. R. JOHN C. WILLIAMS, coppersmith, Crestline: was born in Butler Co.. Penn.. in 1843. He entered the army in 1861, and serve until its close. He came to Crestline in 1865, and has since made it his home. He was married in 1867, to Anna Auten. They have four children - Frank, Jessie, Erle and Belle. Mr. William., has been a member of the Commom Council two terms. He is at present working at his trade in the railroad shops at Crestline. Mr. Williams and wife are members of the M. E. Church. DR. P. B. YOUNG, Crestline; was born in Columbiana Co.. Ohio. in 1832. Went to Beaver Co., Penn. in 1849, attending the Beaver Academy, taking a full course of studies. After deciding to make the medical profession his calling, he attended the Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, Penn., graduating in 1860. His first, location was at Freedom, Beaver Co., Penn. remaining there for two years when he entered the army as assistant surgeon. He was promoted to surgeon in 1863, and remained in that important position all through the war. At its close, he came to Crestline, in 1865, and has since been in active practice there. Dr. Young has been surgeon for the P., F. W. & C. R. R. since 1874, and is now examining surgeon for pensions. He was married in 1862, to Sarah M Gormly. They have one child-Howard. |