250 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of twelve years, did everything in his power to increase the facilities afforded the children of this day, and used his influence in procuring for them the best schools and teachers. Though frequently asked to accept local offices, he has uniformly refused to serve in such capacities, preferring to give his attention to his business affairs. In politics he is an ally of the Democratic party. In company with his wife and others of his family, he has for years held membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has always freely donated of his means for the erection of schools and churches. HENRY B. LAFFER, one of the native sons of Sandy Township, is still living within its borders. He operates a valuable farm, but gives his main attention to mercantile pursuits, and for upwards of thirty years he has conducted a general store. The, paternal grandfather of our subject was Henry Laffer, son of Bartholomew Laffer, who was of German origin, and with his family removed from Pennsylvania to New Philadelphia in the early part of this century, and in 1812 came to Sandyville. The grandfather, in company with a neighbor by the name of Wright, defended two Indians who were in prison when a company of men from Wayne came with the avowed intention of killing the redmen. This did not meet with a sense of justice in the sturdy old pioneer for some reason, and he was obstinate in the stand he took for their protection. he owned and improved about one thousand acrcs of land at Sandyville, of which place he was the founder. He made the first plat of the village, and built the first mill constructed in the northern part of Tuscarawas County. For a short time he also ran a store. He was known as Major Laffer because of his military service during the War of 1812, when he furnished supplies to the army. A man of prominence in the community, he was elected to represent this district in the State Legislature, and was in Columbus when he was taken sick in 1884. He returned home and soon afterward passed away, at 'the age of fifty-four years. To himself and wife, Mary, were born fifteen children, six of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, namely: John, Susan, Margaret, Charlotte, Mary and Ann. John Laffer, the father of Henry B., was born May 11, 1806, in Pennsylvania or New Philadelphia, Ohio (it is not certain which), and was called to his final rest August 28,1868. He owned about three hundred acres at Sandyville, and in addition to operating this tract of land ran the mill which had been built by his father. He was .a member of the militia at one time, and was popularly known as "Colonel," on account of his services then rendered. In politics he was a Whig, and in later years a. Republican. Religiously he was identified with the Methodist Church. His wife, in maidenhood Jane Barton, bore him ten children, four of whom died in childhood. Those who survived are: Henry B.; J. M., a druggist of Akron, Ohio; Mary, Mrs. Raff, who has since passed away; Elizabeth, the wife of Joseph Dunbar; Angeline, Mrs. Barnett, deceased; and Eliza J., Mrs. McBride, also deceased. The Mother of these children died November 6, 1849. The second wife of John Differ was the widow of George Fogle. The maternal grandparents of our subject were natives of Ireland, and came to the United States in the early part of this century. Henry B. Leffer was born in Sandyville, October 11, 1833.. He was early inured to the duties of farm life, and spent his youth as country boys usually do, his time being divided between attending the district school and lending such assistance as was in his power to his father. He continued to live at home until 1854, when he started out to hew his own way. He bought one hundred and thirty acres of land, which he cultivated for some nine years, when, a favorable opportunity offering, he sold out, and from that time onward has been mainly interested in commercial lines. The small farm where is located his family residence comprises twenty-two acres. July 2, 1854, Henry Laffer married Miss Emily Cams, who was born in Pike Township, Stark PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 251 County, in May, 1835. Her for parents, John and Mary (Fisher) Cams, had toe children, namely: Emily, Andrew and Margaret. Both parents were twice married. John Carns was at one time an extensive landowner, owning upwards of one thousand acres. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Laffer has been blessed with six children, one of whom has been called from the shores of time. Elmer, the eldest surviving, married a Miss Ingleman, and now lives in Anderson County, Kan.; John married Miss Flora, of Mineral Point; Laura is the wife of James D. Cable, of Stark County; Minnie he wife of Elmer Benson; and Emma, the youngest, resides with her parents. Clara, the first-born of the family, died when five years of age. Though for years Mrs. Laffer was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, she now adheres to the Lutheran faith. In former years Mr. Liffey was identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, but is not now a member of any secret society. In politics he is a stalwart Republican, and always uses his ballot in favor of his party nominees. A man of uprightness and integrity, just and honorable in his dealings with all, he merits the high respect in which he is held by his friends and neighbors. JEREMIAH P. ARMSTRONG. The success which has crowned the efforts of our subject shows conclusively that he is one of the shrewdest and most intelligent of the residents of Jefferson Township, Guernsey County. He is a man of much practical business talent and financial ability, and his valuable property is a standing monument to his energy. He, in company with his brother James M., has a mercantile establishment in Clio, Jefferson Township, Guernsey County, and is also interested in breeding full-blooded Morgan horses, having in his possession "Colonel Nelson," who never had a day's training and can show a 2:50 gait. It is one of the best bred animals in the country, and stands fifteen and three-fourths bands .high. Abraham and Mary C. (Patterson) Armstrong parents of our subject, were among the earliest settlers in the county. The mother is still living, aged eighty-five years, and the reader will find her biography on another page in this volume. Jeremiah P. Armstrong was born February 28, 1850, and was given such an education as could be obtained in the district school. When twenty-four years of age he was married, August 13, 1874, to Miss M. Agnes McConnell, who. died after giving birth to a daughter, Blanche,. who now makes her home with her maternal grandparents, who took charge of her when she was a babe of ten days. The wife and mother passed away June 18, 1877, at the age of thirty years. April 3, 1884, our subject was married to. Miss Anice Allender, daughter of George and Margaret (Adams) Allender, who was born January 30, 1862, in Jefferson Township. The lady was one in a family of four children born to her parents. of whom William P. is at home. George M. is engaged in the oil business in West Virginia; and Louella, born December 1, 1870, married Wilbert Bunnell October 31. 1894. Mrs. Armstrong has two half-brothers and one half-sister, John A., David A. and Grace J. By his marriage with Miss Allender, Mr. Armstrong has become the father of live children: Alvin P., born December 30, 1884; Edna G., June 6, 1887; Nancy M., June 20. 1889; Mary L., October 9, 1891; and George Clyde, January 31, 1895. George Allender, the father of Mrs. Armstrong. was born April 27, 1819, in Pennsylvania, and was first married to Jane Anderson, who became the mother of five children, two of whom died in infancy. John A., born July 3,1851, married Miss Lavinna Moore. December 12, 1878 and their children are named, respectively, Eleanor, Wilber, Grace and Jennie. David A., the second child; was born May 30, 1853, and chose for his wife Miss Maggie McKahan, their marriage occurring April 15, 1874. Their children are Walter G.. Ida E., Blanche, Robert F., and George M. and Margaret Grace, twins. Grace J. Allender was born April 252 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1, 1855. The second marriage of Mr. Allender united him with Miss Adams, who was the daughter of John and Jane (McGuffey) Adams, natives of the Emerald Isle. Mr. Armstrong worked for seven years in a louring-mill, and is therefore thoroughly competent to superintend every department in this line of work. He has held the position of Trustee of his township for two terms, and would have been the incumbent for a longer time, but he refused to serve, owing to his business interests requiring his entire time and attention. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, with which his wife is also connected. Mr. Armstrong is a Republican in politics and is greatly honored by all who know him. JACOB MEYER. JR. The agricultural regions of America have given a. foothold to many a poor young man who by reason of his determination to succeed, his industrious habits and his quick appreciation of favorable circumstances, has overtaken Dame Fortune and won his crown. One of this class residing in Warwick Township is the gentleman above named, who is now numbered among the solid men of his township, in which he commenced his career at the bottom round of the ladder. He is living retired upon his estate of two hundred and forty-six and one-half acres of finely Cultivated land, upon which stands a good set of farm buildings. A native of Pennsylvania, our subject was born in Berks County, September 20, 1823. He is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Miller) Meyer, also natives of the Keystone State. They were well-to-do and respected people of their locality, and both passed away in the year 1854, the father aged sixty-five years, and the mother when threescore and ten. They became the parents of eleven children, as follows: Elizabeth, Susan, Esther, Tina, Hannah, Samuel, Elizabeth (the second of the name), Will iam, Jacob (of this sketch), Sarah and John. All are deceased with the exception of our subject and Tina. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer made settlement in this township in 1843, and were classed among its best residents up to the time of their death. They were farmers by occupation, and although in limited circumstances, gave their children the best advantages for securing educations that the locality and times afforded. They were excellent members of the Lutheran Church, and active in all good works.. Our subject was trained to a thorough knowledge of farm pursuits, and remained under the parental roof until ready to establish a home of his own. In 1847 he was married to Miss Julia Siron, who died seven years later, when in her twenty-seventh year. Their family included a daughter, Eliza A., who is also deceased. The following year Mr. Meyer chose for his second companion Mrs. Susanna B. Siron, the widow of William Siron. She was born in Tuscarawas County in 1827, and was the daughter of John and Rebecca (Fairland) Borway, whose family comprised four children, of whom she was the youngest. Her only surviving brother is John, residing in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, George and Edward being deceased. To our subject and his estimable wife were born seven children. Frank, the eldest, is engaged in farming in Warwick Township; Elizabeth is deceased; Alice is the wife of E. Munnich, a miner of the above township; Annie married H. Eickel, and makes her home in Trenton, this state; Jacob is living on a portion of the old homestead; and Dottie and Clara are deceased. When commencing life on his own responsibility, Mr. Meyer leased a farm which he worked to good advantage for two years, when he was enabled to make a purchase of twenty-five acres. This tract he cultivated for eighteen months, and being offered a good price for it, sold out and became the owner of forty acres in the same locality. This was in his possession for five years, when he traded it and paid $l,600 in money for one hundred acres of what is now the old homestead. He has always been very successful in all his undertakings, and being a wide-awake and progressive PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 253 agriculturist, made good use of all the latest improvements in the way of machinery and farm implements, and increased his acreage, until today he is one of the large land-owners of the county. Financially speaking he is a self-made man, having begun his career in life with no other capital than that embraced in his brain, his willpower and hit physical ability. Mr. Meyer, politically, is one of the most intelligent supporters of the Democratic party in this vicinity. He has always taken an active part in public affairs, and has served in the position of Township Supervisor and also as a member of the School. Board. He is an honest, upright man, a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, of which he is Deacon, and is well and favorably known in the county where the best years of his life have been spent. HON. SIMPSON HARMOUNT, deceased. Tuscarawas County was and is the home of quite a number of men who were thrown upon their own resources at an early age, and whose natural aptness and energy were developed and strengthened by contact with the world, resulting in making their lives more than ordinarily successful in worldly prosperity and in winning respect. Among this number was Hon. Simpson Harmount, of Canal Dover, who not only obtained a competency, but won an honorable record in legislative halls and as a private citizen. He was long influential in the social and political life of his state, and was a potent factor in advancing its commerce, agriculture and material interests generally. For many years a resident of Canal Dover, he departed this life November 14. 1891, mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The paternal ancestors of our subject were Huguenots, and were driven by the religious persecutions of the sixteenth century from France into Holland, and thence followed the fortunes of the Prince of Orange into Ireland. On his mother's side he was of Scotch origin, his ancestors having settled in County Londonderry, and participated in the defense of that city at the famous siege of 1689: The mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Simpson, was the daughter of William Simpson, of the town of Coleraine, where her birth took place. The parents of our subject were united in marriage January 15, 1805, and the following year boarded a vessel which conveyed them to the United States, landing in Philadelphia in December, 1806. They made that city their home until 1835, when we find them located with their family in Tuscarawas County, where the father died in March, 1842. His good wife survived him many years, passing away in January, 1870. In political affiliation Simpson Harmount was always a Democrat, and held many positions of trust and responsibility, in the discharge of the duties of which he exhibited an inflexible integrity of character which early secured for him the entire confidence of the people. In 1849, soon after attaining his majority, he was appointed Collector of Tolls on the Ohio Canal at this place, by the state Board of Public Works, and was the efficient incumbent of that position for a period of four' years. Later he served the. people of Tuscarawas County as their Treasurer. and likewiise represented the Eighteenth Senatorial District. comprising the counties of Coshocton and Tuscarawas, in the Ohio Senate. His great popularity is also indicated by the fact that he served from January, 1863, to the time of his death as a member of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, and during four years of the time was its Treasurer. His record was that of a man interested in public improvements, liberal in his views regarding appropriations, but averse to extravagance or fraud. Mr. Harmount was admitted to the Bar in 1872, and was at once recognized by the profession as one of its leading lights. The marriage of the Hon. Simpson Harmount and Miss Isabella Noble was celebrated August 17. 1858. The lady was the daughter of Thomas Noble. of Stark County. this state. Mrs. Har- 254 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. mount was born in Westmoreland County, England, February 1, 1833, and was brought to America by her parents on their emigration the same year. Mr. Noble located on a farm in Stark County, which still remains in the possession of the family. To our subject and his estimable wife there was born a family of three daughters, bearing the respective names of Elizabeth S., Isabella N. and Anna L. The latter died in infancy. The wife and mother departed this life December 9, 1863. Mr. Harmount was a gentleman of very refined sensibilities and polished manner, and was the Very soul of honor. Stanch in principle, clear in perception, and decided in character, he deserved the good things which came to him and the high character for probity which years of intimate business and social acquaintance brought him. JOHN DASHWOOD TUDOR BOLD, one of the enterprising lawyers of Canal Dover, is rapidly working his way to the front rank in his profession. His determination is most marked, and his application to the business in hand close and systematic. As a speaker he is forcible, elegant, enthusiastic and at times witty. A native of England, our subject was born in Boness, Cumberlandshire, August 22,1859. He is the son of John T. J. and Anna (Lewis) Bold, natives, respectively, of the Isle of Wight (Hampshire) and Lancashire. The father was very prominent in his county, and was an officer in the regular army until he exchanged his commission for one in the Excise, when he was sent to Ireland, and for thirty years had charge of the Excise for the English Government in the county of Donegal. Candidates for this position were chosen from among the gentlemen and scholars of that day. The father died in the Emerald Isle, and his widow was granted a special pension by the English Government until her demise. The parental family included four sons and five daughters. John D. T. was a lad of fifteen years when he made the journey alone across the Atlantic. He at once found his way to Pennsylvania, and for over two years was engaged in the anthracite coal-mines at Harleigh, Luzerne County,, his duties being to drive a mule hauling the coal to the bottom of the slope inside: In 1877, the mines being compelled to close down, young Bold was thrown out of employment, together. with hundreds of men, and at once started out to look for work, tramping through the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and New York, and for three months did not know what it was to sleep in a bed. Having but $8.05 in his pocket when he commenced his long journey, be found himself, ere long,"broke," but, nothing daunted, plodded along; and at the end of several months found work on the Pittsburg Division of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at Broad Ford, Pa., carrying water to the section men, receiving for his labors eighty cents per day; but he soon got promoted to be section hand. at $1.00 per day, and in this position he worked two years and a-half. While in the above place, young Bold got acquainted with the station agent, who employed him to work for him after his day's labor was over. Being. very observant and apt in gaining knowledge, while at work around the telegraph office in the evening, he soon "picked up" telegraphing. His next. thought was that he would like to be a locomotive engineer, therefore, commencing at the bottom of the business, he was Hagman on a freight train, then brakeman, then got wiping engines, and finally was made fireman, taking care, however; to employ his spare time in listening to the click of the messages flying over the wires.. The Master Mechanic took a great liking to young Bold, because of his sobriety and steadfast.. ness, and secured a situation for him as telegraph operator, in which capacity he worked first as night hand, and was afterward promoted to be day PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 255 operator. Soon after the completion of the Valley Railroad in Ohio, a friend told him he thought he could secure a position on it, which he did, at Botzum, seven mile., north of Akron. He worked in that place for nine months, when he was promoted and removed to Brecksville, sixteen miles from Cleveland, also having his salary increased at this time. After spending six months at the above place, Mr. Bold was again promoted and sent to the freight office in Canton as operator and head bill clerk, holding that position for a period of eleven months. Next, upon the completion of the road southward, he was made agent at the Mineral Point office, where he was stationed for five years, being agent for the American and Adams Express Companies as well. Although finding his occupation a very pleasant and congenial one, our subject readily saw there was not much chance for future promotion, and therefore resolved to try some other line of business. Settling upon the legal profession, he offered his resignation to the company September 1, 1887. He had formerly made the acquaintance of Prosecuting Attorney J. F. Wilkin by his being delayed on one occasion at the station, and who, leaving his address, asked him to pay him a visit at his home in New Philadelphia. The opportunity now presenting itself. Mr. Bold went to New Philadelphia. and September 20 of the above year entered the office of Mr. Wilkin, carrying on his legal studies until the following year, when he entered the Union College ol Law at Chicago, the law department of Northwestern University. He took the junior course in that institution, and during his nine months' attendance did not miss a recitation and always. received the mark of perfect in studies. The following year he attended the Cincinnati Law School, from which he was graduated with the Class of '90,and at the final examination for admission to the Bar by the State Board of Examiners, Mr. Bold stood second in a class of one hundred and three men examined at the time, there being but one-fifth of one per cent. between himself and the gentleman who received the highest mark. Mr. Bold was one of eight men selected by the faculty to represent the class at commencement, and was much astonished on hearing his name called first, thus giving him the honors of the class. When ready to begin the practice of his profession, Mr. Bold located in Canal Dover, in November, 1890. He has built up a large clientage and ranks high among the learned men in his profession at the Ohio Bar. November 11,1891, he was married to Miss Lucy, second daughter of James R. Emerson, of New Philadelphia, and to them has been born a son, Harold. In his political relations our subject is a stanch Democrat. Socially he is prominent in the fraternity: of Odd Fellows, and also is a member of the Masonic order. GEORGE DEARDORFF is one of the energetic young men of Canal Dover, who is making the best of his opportunities, determined, if hard work will win, to occupy a prominent position in life. He is a native of this city, and was born April 28, 1871, to Isaac R. and Mary A. (Herring) Deardorff; natives respectively, of this county and of Germany. The father of our subject was an honest, hardworking man, whose estimable character and useful life secured for him the respect and deep regard of all who knew him. he departed this life April 25, 1886, in this city, at the age of forty-four years, four mouths and one day. George of this sketch, obtained a fair education in the public schools of his native city, and when reaching his seventeenth year began to make his way in. the world. His first employment was in the Reeves Rolling-mills, where he performed faithful service for his employers for a. period of three years. At the expiration of that time he obtained work at the depot of the Cleveland ti Pittsburg Road, first. making himself generally useful as office clerk. As time advanced he became more closely identified with the work of the company, and. was recognized by that corporation as one of its efficient and loyal employes. When ready to establish a home of his own, Mr.. Deardorff was married, March 28, 1894, to Miss Iva 256 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Mitchell. The lady is the daughter of William and Charity Mitchell, natives of Ohio. The former is now section foreman for the Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad, and has held that position for some time. Both our subject and his estimable wife are members in excellent standing of the English Lutheran Church, and are held in good repute by all who know them. In politics Mr. Deardorff is independent, reserving his right to vote for the man whom he considers will best fill the position, regardless of party. WILLIAM H. McCULLOUGH, an enterprising young business man of Cambridge, is one of the native sons of the Buckeye State. His active career in the commercial world has been necessarily a brief one, but he is industrious, and untiring in his efforts to please his employers and merits their commendation, which he frequently receives. In everything relating to the welfare of the community in which he makes his home he takes a great interest, as a true citizen should. In political faith he is allied with the Republican party, and never fails to cast his ballot in favor of its nominees. The paternal grandfather of our subject, John McCullough, was born in County Roscommon, Ireland. When about twenty-two years of age he volunteered in the standing army of the Government, and was sent to India, where he served fora term of years; receiving an honorable discharge soon after his return home. For his wife he chose Miss Margaret Gilmore, and of their union one son only was born. Thomas McCullough, the son in question, was born in County Sligo, Ireland, in 1841, and received a common-school education in his boyhood. In 1859 he married Miss Eliza Graham, who 'was a native of County Roscommon. Soon after their marriage the young couple emigrated to the United States and settled in the village of Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio. Later they became residents of Canal Dover, Tuscarawas County, afterward of New Philadelphia (where they resided some five years), and in the year 1891 finally removed to Cambridge, where they are still living. Thomas McCullough is the general superintendent of the Cambridge Iron and Steel Works, one of the leading industries of this section of the country. The parents are much respected citizens of this place, and enjoy the friendship of all who know them. Their family numbered eleven children, eight of whom are living. Their names are as follows: Joseph, Thomas J., Jr., William H., Arthur, Alfred J., Carlos George, Elizabeth and Mabel May. John, Edward and Wallace are deceased. The birth of William H. McCullough, the third surviving son of Thomas and Eliza McCullough, occurred at Niles, Trumbull County, February 13, 1866. He was given good educational advantages in the common .schools of his native village, and later, after his family's removal to Canal Dover, he attended its excellent high schools. When about eighteen he began working in the New Philadelphia Iron and Steel Works, remaining in the employ of that company for about five years. In 1891 he was employed by the Cambridge Iron and Steel Works and still remains with this establishment. He is a practical workman, and carries to successful completion everything he undertakes. His employers always feel confident that he is working for their good, and accordingly value his services. November 16, 1891, Mr. McCullough was married in New Philadelphia to Miss Emma E., daughter of John and Eliza (Von Bergen) Nagley. To the young couple have been born three children. Edwin Ray was born August 22, 1892, and in June, 1894, twin daughters were born, who died in infancy. Mrs. McCullough's parents were of German birth, and emigrated to the United States soon after they were married, arriving in New 'York, and soon after removing to New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where they now reside. Socially our subject is a member of Cambridge Lodge No. 301, I. O. O. F.; Circle No. 159, P. H. C.; and of Cambridge Lodge No. 53, K. of P. He PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 257 is also a member of St. Andrew's Brotherhood and of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. Both Mr. and Mrs. McCullough are de,. vout members of the Episcopal Church of this city. JOHN SHOEMAKER. It may well be the pride of our subject that he had reclaimed a tract of fruitful land from its natural condition, transforming it into a finely improved and highly cultivated farm, one of the best in Warwick Township, and in so doing has materially aided in perfecting the development of the rich agricultural resources of Tuscarawas County. By persistent labor he wrought a wondrous change in the land, until that which was once a wilderness became one of the best-tilled farms in the neighborhood. Having accumulated a competency, Mr. Shoemaker is retired from active labor, and now makes his home in Shoemaker's Valley, where he is passing his declining years in peace and quiet. A native of Germany, our subject was born November 3, 1819. His parents, Peter and Afa (Espensha) Shoemaker, were likewise born in the Fatherland, whence they emigrated to the United States in 1855. They made their home in this state until their decease, the father dying in 1870, aged sixty-three years, and the mother passing away in Cumberland, Ohio, at the advanced age of seventy-eight years. They had born to them a family of six children, of whom we make the following mention: John, of this sketch. was the eldest of the household; Elizabeth became the wife of Leonard Lonstafer, a farmer in good circumstances near Cumberland, this state; Jacob is carrying on farming operations in Indiana; Peter is deceased; and two died in infancy. The paternal grandparents of our subject were John and Catherine Shoemaker, who lived and died in their native land, Germany. The former, who was a surveyor, was greatly interested in the educational affairs of that country, and ever e showed himself to be an enterprising citizen. He was connected with the Lutheran Church, in the faith of which his children were trained. John Shoemaker, of this sketch, thinking to better his financial condition, emigrated to America in 1838. Landing in New York City, he remained there for a time, after which he went to Lancaster County, Pa., and engaged to work out by the month on farms. He followed this industry for two years and nine months, and then, being ready to establish a home of his own, he married Elizabeth Engle. She died in December, 1871, aged fifty-two years. Tuscarawas County became the home of our subject in 1850. He at once located upon the land which he developed into his present fine estate, but at that time it bore little resemblance to its now flourishing condition. Mr. Shoemaker immediately began the arduous work of clearing and fencing his estate, and to-day is the proud possessor of two hundred and twenty broad acres of as tine farming land as is to be found in the county. The children born to our subject and his estimable wife were as follows: John, who is now a farmer in this county. and employed in grading the Coal Railroad at Trenton, this state; Catherine, the wife of John Shoemaker, a shoe merchant at Canton; Jake, a farmer of Rush Township; Philip, engaged in agricultural pursuits in Joshua Township; Mary, the wife of Eugene Lane, a miner of Warwick Township; and Charles. a prominent farmer of the above section. The second union of our subject, which occurred in 1872, was with Barbara Engle, a cousin of his first wife, and who was born in Germany in 1834. She was the daughter of Nicholas and Catherine Engle, also born in the Fatherland, where the former died in 1870. The mother is still living, making her home in Iowa. To John and Barbara Shoemaker were granted three children, viz.: Joseph. a farmer of Warwick Township; Benjamin, managing the homestead; and Carrie, deceased. Our subject is a Democrat in politics, and as a good citizen should he, is earnestly interested in all that pertains to his township and county. His career was begun as a poor .boy, with limited education, but by energy and 258 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. perseverance, united with economy and good business qualifications, he has become wealthy, and the records show him to he one of the large tax-payers of the township. He has recently sold between eighty and :ninety acres of coal land, which he purchased some years ago at VT per acre, and for which he now receives $60 per acre. He is a man who has so conducted himself and the affairs of life that he has the confidence and good wishes of the entire community. CHARLES P. MINNICH, a retired farmer and merchant of Tuscarawas, was born in this city, and is one of the oldest inhabitants of the place, which in former years was called Trenton. He is now the owner and operator of the Mount Carbon Coal Mine, and has money invested in various other enterprises. John, the father of Charles Minnich, was born in Bradford, Pa., August 10, 1798, and with his parents came to New Philadelphia, Ohio, in July, 1805. He taught school in his youth, and about 1827 came to this place, where he opened a store in the log structure which was moved from a deserted Goshen mission and with slight repairs served him as both store and dwelling-place until 1835. He was the first merchant to engage in trade at Trenton, and. his early supplies were purchased in Pittsburg, the goods being transported by team. Later he bought a stock of goods in Philadelphia, and these were brought over the mountains in wagons. During his remaining days Mr. Minnich was actively engaged in business here until his death, which occurred June 5, 1870. His parents were Philip and Sarah (Kniseley) Minnich, natives of Pennsylvania, who were among the pioneers of 1805 in this locality. John Minnich was the first Postmaster of this village, and held the office for some thirty years, when he resigned and recommended as his successor a gentleman who was duly appointed. John Minnich married Elizabeth Hout, who was born in Virginia, September 27, 1803, and died October 25, 1886. Her parents were Peter and Rosanna Rout. The former came to this county from Virginia about 1811, and after purchasing a section of land returned to the Old Dominion with the intention of settling up his affairs in order to permanently locate in Ohio. He was an extensive farmer, and very prominent in the locality where he dwelt. Before he had carried his plans into effect, he was taken seriously ill and died. His wife died in. Jefferson County, Ohio. John and Elizabeth Minnich had four sons and four daughters, as follows: Sarah, who married Joshua Gooding, formerly a farmer of Goshen Township; Charles P., our subject; Rosanna, wife of H. B. Sargent, a retired farmer of Delta, this state; John H., deceased, who laid out the town of Derby, Kan.; Albert, a retired merchant of Derby, Sedgwick County, Kan.; Martha, deceased; Mary, of this city; and Henry C., who owns and carries on a farm and coal mine and is a resident of Tuscarawas. Charles P. Minnick was born January 17, 1881 and continued to live with his parents until he reached man's estate. In 1858 he was united in marriage with Mary R. Benner, who was born in Pennsylvania, September 10, 1883, and whose parents, Thomas and Martha (Thompson) Benner, were natives of the Keystone State and Steubenville, Ohio, respectively. The former was born September 10, 1803, to Philip and Ruth (Roberts) Benner, and died April 2, 1888. Philip Benner was one of General Washington's teamsters at Valley Forge, Pa., during the Revolutionary War. He was an extensive iron manufacturer in later years at Bellefonte, Pa., and lived to attain the extreme old age of ninety years. Mrs. Minnich's mother was born in July, 1812, and. died in February, 1849. Her parents were Robert and Elizabeth (Kelly) Thompson. The former, who was born in Ireland, emigrated to. Jefferson County, Ohio, at an early day and engaged in the milling business at Jacksonville. He was at one time Sheriff of the county within whose boundaries he passed the major part of his life. Mrs. Minnich is one of eight children, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 259 the others being as follows: Elizabeth, Philip K., George W. and Eineline, who are deceased; Robert T., a farmer of this county; Hannah M., who has passed away; and Helen K., widow of George Cronhiser, who owned and operated a homestead near Eastport, Ohio. Thomas Benner was the proprietor of the old Uhrichsville woolen-mill and for a time ran a furnace at New Philadelphia in addition to carrying on a farm. For a term of twelve years he was Township Trustee, also served as Treasurer, and was School Director for many years. Politically he was a Democrat, and in religion was identified with the Presbyterian denominatio' Three sons and three daughters have come to bless the union of Charles P. Minnich and wife: Benner, who lives at home and is superintendent ,c his father's coal mine; Martha, who died in infancy; Cora, formerly a music teacher and now the wife of Lewis Lineberger, car inspector at the Dennison (Ohio) railroad yards; Wilson, who is now in California; Harry, who lives at home and is engaged in farming; and a daughter who died in infancy. After his marriage, which took place when our subject was about twenty-seven years old, his father gave him a-third interest in his store, where the young man had formerly worked on a salary. At the end of three and a-half years he disposed of his interest and leased forty acres of -coal land from his father. This he operated for six years, after which, in company with his two brothers, Albert and Henry, he took possession of the old store, which was carried on for three years more rend then sold. In 1872 Charles Minnich remodeled the store and two years later re-opened the place, which he conducted until September, 1886, when it was destroyed by fire. At the time of his father's death he was appointed one of three administrators to attend to the estate, and for some years it took up the main part of his time. On this account he retired from business, appointing. his sons and others to operate his mines and other commercial interests. The first ballot of our subject was cast for General Scott in the presidential election of 185.2. Since the organization of the Republican party he has been one of its enthusiastic supporters. In 1864 he was appointed Quartermaster for the Seventieth Battalion Ohio National Guards by Governor Brought, and after remaining in the service for a short time was honorably discharged.   LEWIS K. THOMPSON is the editor of the Twin City Independent, which is published in Uhrichsville, and is not only one of the leading papers of Tuscarawas County, brit also of this portion of the state. The proprietor of the journal has been from boyhood engaged in the printing business, and worked his way up from an humble capacity. He has served in every position connected with the printing-office, and is thoroughly conversant with its various branches. In January, 1893, he bought the Independent, which he has since conducted. Its name is an index to its character on the question of politics, and it is fearless in its attitude toward all organizations. The father of Lewis K. was Samuel R. Thompson, M. D., whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume, and who is one of the leading physicians of this county. Our subject was born Dccember 12. 1$351, in Warrenton, Jefferson County, Ohio. He removed hither with his father in 1855, and for fouryears was a resident of West Chester. In 1859 he came to Uhrichsville, and received his education in the common schools of the place. he was only thirteen years of age, however, when he began working in the office of the Tuscarawas Chronicle, published in New Philadelphia. For five years he followed the trade of a printer and then, a good opening occurring, he returned to Uhrichsville and embarked in the grocery trade, in which he was interested for some ten years. In 1881 he obtained a position as compositor in the office of the Cleveland Daily Leader, and. worked steadily there until 1893. In January of the year last mentioned, Mr. Thompson bought the Independent, which he has since carried on. Though his educational privi- 260 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. leges were not of the best in his early years, he afterward became well informed on general topics and along certain lines of thought, by a wise and selected course of study and reading. He is displaying his ability and keenness of intellect and perception in the management of his journal, which is ably edited. January 31, 1888, occurred the marriage of Mr. Thompson and Rebecca Valentine, whose father was killed in the service during the War of the Rebellion. One child, Lewis M., was born to the young couple February 16, 1889. In his political belief Mr. Thompson is a Republican, and though he takes a commendable interest in the progress of his party he is not an office-seeker in any sense. Upright and honorable in his relations with his fellow-citizens, he bears a high reputation for his sterling character and true worth. He is patriotic and public-spirited, always trying to advance the prosperity of the locality in which his lot is cast. PETER SCHUPP, a wealthy and retired farmer, is one of the most respected residents of Warwick Township. He purchased the homestead on which he dwells in 1871, and has made ninny important improvements on the place since becoming its owner. He has never aspired to political honors, but has served acceptably as Road Supervisor and School Director, and eis a stanch advocate of the Democracy. A native of Prussia, Germany, our subject was born December 13, 1831, and is the son of John G. and Mary E. (Krisher) Schupp. The father was born near the banks of the Rhine, in April, 1806, and died in 1879. His good wife, whose birth likewise occurred in the Fatherland, was born in 1813, and died in 1878. They were brought up to farm life and were industrious, thrifty and hard-working people. Of their marriage were born five children, two of whom are now deceased, namely, Henry and Fred. Those living are Peter; John G., a farmer of Clay Township, who is represented elsewhere in this work; and Charles engaged in farming in this township. The parents of these children set rail for America in the spring of 1843, and after a voyage which consumed twenty-eight and a-half days landed in New York City. They remained for a year at a point about three miles from Albany, N. Y., but in 1844 came to this county, settling in Clay Township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The senior Mr. Schupp was a shoemaker by trade, and managed to make a good living for his family in the pursuit of this vocation. Four years prior to his death he went to Stone Creek, where he remained for two years, after which he went to New Philadelphia, where his death occurred. When he reached this county he purchased forty acres of land, and as time passed increased his possessions until he became thoroughly well-to-do. After the death of his first wife, he married Mary Niederhauser, who survived him but two years. Peter Schupp, whose name heads this article, continued to live with his parents until he reached his majority, when he went out into the world to earn his own living. About that time he married Catherine Cappel, and the young couple moved to a farm of fifty acres which our subject's father gave him. This was located in Clay Township, and there the early years of their married life were passed. The following children came to bless their union: Adam, who is located at Uhrichsville; Peter, now deceased; Caroline, now the wife of Daniel Holman, a farmer of this township; Fred, who lives in Dayton, Ohio; Albert, of Uhrichsville; Catherine and Mary E., deceased; William, who lives in the village of Gnadenhutten; Charles, who is in the West; Mary E., Mrs. George Frazier, of Dennison, Ohio; one who died in infancy; and John E., who lives in Gnadenhutten. Mrs. Catherine Schupp departed this life in 1882, when in her forty-ninth year. In 1883 was celebrated the union of our subject with Catherine Baker, who was born in Germany, in May, 1843, and is the daughter of Philip and Mary (Kessler) Baker. They became residents of Jefferson Township, in 1840, and there lived un- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 261 til death called them from their labors, the father dying in February, 1888, aged eighty-four years, and the mother in April, 1881, at the age of seventy-seven years. Their eleven children were as follows: Maggie, who is deceased; Lavina, Mary, Philip, Catherine, Sophia, Peter, John, and three who died in infancy. Our subject and his worthy' wife have adopted a little girl, who is known as Lydia Schupp, and who was born June 9, 1880. She is now attending school in the neighborhood. Religiously Mr. and Mrs. Schupp are identified with the Lutheran Church, and active in all denominational and benevolent work. They have many warm friends in this vicinity, who esteem them for their sterling qualities. The well improved homestead where they reside comprises some ninety-five and a-half acres of fine land, which would readily command a high price in the market. In his political belief Mr. Schupp is identified with the Democratic party. SIMON A. MEYER. The record of Tuscarawas County would he incomplete without mention of one of its best known awl must respected citizens in the person of our subject, who is one of the well-to-do agriculturists of Warwick Township. he bears the distinction of :wing one or the pioneers the section, and has contributed his share toward the upbuilding of his community. Mr. Meyer was born in Pennsylvania, October 22, 1827, and is the son of John F. and Elizabeth (Crider) Meyer, who were also born in that state. The parents made the journey to Tuscarawas County in 1835, locating at once in Warwick Township, where they made their home for three years, the father farming during the summer months, and following his trade of a tailor in the winter season. At the expiration of that time he took up his abode in Goshen Township, and after a residence there of many years returned, in 1858, to Warwick Township. His wife there died in 1872, at the age of fourscore and two years. On the death of his companion, John Meyer made his home with our subject, passing away in 1875, aged seventy-six years. The paternal grandparents of our subject, who were both natives of Germany, emigrated to this county about the year 1793. After a residence here of a few months, they found the climate very different from that in their native land, and, being dissatisfied, they returned to their old home in Lancaster County, Pa., and there passed the remainder of their lives, dying when advanced in years. To John F. and Elizabeth Meyer there were born three sons. those besides our subject being. Elias C., a tailor carrying on business in Canal Dover, and Edwin William, now deceased. The children were all educated in the old-time Schoolhouses, with their rude furnishings, but making the best of their limited opportunities became well informed in the common branches. The original of this sketch remained at home with his parents until two years after attaining his majority, when he began the battle of life on his own responsibility. His first employment was clearing land for .others, receiving as compensation for his hard labor what would now be considered a very insignificant sum of money. He continued thus to operate for a few years, when his father gave him a wagon and team. Having a thorough knowledge of farm work, he worked a piece of property for one-third of the profits, and so well did he manage affairs that he was retained by the owner at the same price for three years. At the expiration of that time, having been very economical, he purchased thirty acres of land, having a small sum to pay down and borrowing $200 additional to make the first payment. The property was valued at $1,000, and at this time young Meyer was only making fifty cents per day. Finding that it would be almost impossible for him to save that amount of money, and fearing that he would lose his farm, he went to work in a coal mine, receiving wages which enabled him to pay all his debts in twelve years and purchase an additional thirty acres. Being thus well equipped to begin life, our sub- 262 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD jest quit the mines and began the work of improving his estate, which he did in a most admirable and profitable manner. In 1886 he increased his acreage to one hundred and thirty-five acres, which he traded that year for a fine farm of two hundred and twenty-two acres. He is truly a self-made man, and the community finds in him a valued citizen. In 1850 Mr. Meyer wits married to Catherine M. Cribbs, a native of Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County, who was born June 17, 1830. She was the daughter of John and Anna B. (Kitch) Cribbs, natives of Pennsylvania, whence they emigrated to this state during pioneer days. The father died in 1852, aged sixty years. He was the son of Peter Cribbs, also a Pennsylvanian by birth, who took up his residence in New Philadelphia at a time when the inhabitants were very few. The parents of Mrs. Meyer had two sons and four daughters, of whom Margaret is the widow of Jack Cable, and makes her home in Hardin City, Iowa; Henry is deceased; Catherine M. was the next in order of birth; Susan became the wife of Isaac Hill, a farmer and coal miner of Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County; Jacob located at St. Louis, Mo.; Clarissa is now Mrs. S. Shane, and her husband is foreman in the mines at Uhrichsville. John Cribbs was a potter by trade, and knowing the advantage of a good. education, gave his children the best opportunities in his power to become well informed. The entire family were members in excellent standing of the Lutheran Church. To our subject and his excellent wife there were born three sons and three daughters, as follows: Allen T. is a prominent merchant, engaged in business at Trenton, this state; Clarinda E. is deceased; Charles F. is a general farmer of Warwick Township; Emmet A. is a merchant at Trenton; Mary L., the twin of Emmet, is deceased; and Eleanor is Mrs. Charles A. Shoemaker, wife of well-to-do agriculturist of this township. Mr. Meyer often entertains his friends with reminiscences of the time when he worked for fifty cents a day, and is amused at the expressions of wonder which flit over the faces of his young hearers, who breathlessly inquire how he lived on it. Few men have the ability to recount the lead ing incidents of their life's history with the truth of detail which Mr. Meyer's hearers are ever able to discern in his stories of long ago. He is a devoted member of the Moravian Church, with which he has been connected for many years. Few men can look back over the vista of years and view a better record than the one enjoyed by our subject, who now, in the autumn of his life, is calmly enjoying the fruits of his arduous labors, surrounded by the esteem of his fellowmen and the sincere affection of those who express their gratitude to him as a friend and counselor. WILLIAM B. ROSAMOND, M. D. The city of Milnersville, Guernsey County, is not behind other places of similar size in the number of prominent physicians who reside there, and among those who have become well and favorably known we mention our subject. He was the fourth in order of birth of the family of Edward and Mary A. (Montgomery) Rosamond, and was born in Fairview, this county, November 13, 1846. The father of our subject, who was a native of Ireland, was born in 1808. About 1883 he crossed the Atlantic, his destination being Canada, and two years later he was married to Miss Montgomery, the daughter of William and Catherine (Graham) Montgomery, also natives of Ireland, who emigrated to Canada the same year in which Mr. Rosamond made the voyage. In 1842 the parents of our subject located In Fairview County, this state, where the father died in 1876. The mother, who was born in 1816, survived until 1892, when she too passed away. Edward Rosamond was a pharmacist in Ireland, but after coming to America learned the stone-cutter's trade, which vocation he followed through life. His family comprised the following-named children: Catherine, now deceased; Fanny, Mrs. Samuel Shipley, who resides near Fairview; Mary, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 263 now Mrs. John Craig, a resident of Washington, this state; Sarah, deceased; James R., who married. Martha McKeever, and lives at Hendrysburg, Ohio; Margaret J., the wife of Thomas Slaser, who lives near Fairview; and our subject. The education of William B. Rosamond was carried on in the schools of his native place, and in the spring of 1866 he began his medical studies in the office of Dr. McConnell, then a noted physician of that locality, remaining with him for several years. In 1871 he entered the Cincinnati College of Medicine and. Surgery, and while there he took a special course in surgery, gynecology and optomology. After he was graduated from that institution he appeared before a naval board of examiners at Philadelphia, Pa., and after passing his examination, remained in that city for four months, receiving private instruction from the faculty in one of the hospitals. He afterward returned to Fairview, but finding an opening for his profession at Milnersville, came hither, and has since devoted his energies to carrying on his practice. Dr. Rosamond was married, in 1873, to Miss Mary M., daughter of Huffman and Catherine (Allison) Kimball, and to them have been born four children: Kitty, deceased; Mary C., Fanny A. and George K. GEORGE GECKELER. The native-born citizens of Tuscarawas County are coming rapidly to the front in various lines of work, particularly in agriculture, which is pre-eminently the occupation of the residents here. The gentleman above named is one of the shrewdest and most intelligent young farmers in Fairfield Township, worthily representing an honored ancestry. The subject of this sketch was born on section 4, on the estate where he now resides, October 10, 1864. His parents were Lewis and Anna (Grove) Geckeler. The former was born in Germany, where he lived until reaching mature years. On deciding to come to America, he embarked on a vessel which was over forty days in making the trip. He at once made his way to this state on landing, locating near Bolivar, where he was employed in driving a hack. After his marriage he purchased eighty acres. He was very industrious, and almost everything which he undertook seemed a success. He landed .on American shores with no capital whatever with which to begin life in a new country, but being courageous and brave he set to work, and at his death left a valuable estate, comprising two hundred acres in the homestead, besides a tract of one hundred and forty-seven acres in Stark County. he was also the possessor of property at Valley Junction. In 1887 he retired from active business life, and died February 21, 1893. He served two terms as one of the Directors of the Infirmary, and was also Treasurer of the institution for the same length of time. In religious faith he was a Lutheran. The mother of our subject was born in Bolivar and was the daughter of George Grove, a well-to-do farmer and an early settler of that section. He lived to be eighty-two years of age. Mrs. Geckeler had born to her eleven children, all of whom reached mature years with one exception. William was the first-born. John was the nett in order of birth. Lewis died in Dover, leaving three children. Fred is a resident of Montgomery County, Kan., where he is engaged in the shoe business. George is the subject of this sketch. Charles is a citizen of Alliance, and Henry, Emma- (Mrs. Bailey), Louisa (Mrs. Ackerman). and Anna (Mrs. Fell) complete the family. The lady whom Lewis Geckeler married for. his second companion was Emeline Grove, a sister of his first wife. Their union resulted in the birth of two children, Mary M. and Lorin. The subject of this sketch has passed his entire life On the old homestead. He was well educated in the district schools, and on attaining his majority hired out to his father for $150 per year. After his marriage, however, he farmed on the home place on shares. On the 3d of June, 1886, George Geckeler was married. Of this union three 264 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. children have been born, Clarence, Elmer and Herman. Both Mr. and Mrs. Geckeler are members in good standing of the Lutheran Church and take a leading part in religious work. REV. THOMAS S. LUCCOCK is now living retired from active life in Liberty Township. For two years he was a local minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has always taken a very active interest in the work of his denomination. Among his neighbors and fellow-citizens he has always been popular and highly esteemed, and in 1875 was chosen by them to represent this district in the Ohio Legislature, where he remained for two years. A native of Germantown, Pa., our subject was born January 24, 1823, and is a son of Napthali and Jane (Thomson) Luccock. The father was a native of Kimbolton, Huntingdonshire, England, and died July 8, 1878. at the age of seventy years. His parents, Thomas and Rebecca (Stevens) Luc-cock, were natives of the same village, where they passed their entire lives. Mrs. Jane Luccock was born at Portsea, England, March 3, 1806, and died November 23, 1828. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Moore) Thomson. The marriage of our subject's parents was celebrated in Wooster, Ohio, January 2, 1822, and of their union the following children were born: Thomas; Benjamin, deceased; Samuel W., whose sketch appears in this work; and. Elizabeth, who died in infancy. The father, after the early death of his first wife, married Miss Mary Wiggin, who died in September, 1830. His third wife, Maria Kinkaid, departed this life on the 10th of March, 1832, leaving a. daughter, Maria, who is a resident of Columbus, Ohio, and the widow of Dr. Black. The last wife of Napthali Luccock was Rebecca Bile, who died in 1873. It was about 1830 when he removed to this county, settling near Kimbolton, where he remarned during the rest of his life, and for many years was engaged in merchandising. He also taught school, and served as Township Clerk and Justice of the Peace for years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church organized at this place, the meetings being held at private homes. Until he was sixteen years of age, Rev. Thomas S. Luccock continued to live under the parental roof. He then went out into the world to make his own way and, going to Washington, Ohio, learned the cabinet-maker's trade, which he followed for a short time. He then returned home and engaged in a general mercantile business with his father and brother for the ten succeeding years. About 1853 the father retired from the firm and the brothers continued to run the same for another decade. In 1868 our subject purchased the brother's share and continued alone in business for ten years. In 1878 he turned his interests over to his eldest son, John B., who did not make a financial success of the undertaking. During the years of his commercial life, Mr. Luccock gave more or less of his attention to agricultural pursuits, and wag quite successful in this direction, as well as in others. In 1848 occurred the marriage of our subject with Susan Heslip, who was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, May 11, 1825, being a daughter of Joseph and Ellen (Wolgenmock) Heslip. Mrs: .Luccock was called to the silent land on the 12th of January, 1889. She was greatly loved for her amiable qualities and true worth, and many were the friends who bitterly mourned her loss. Seven sons and a daughter came to bless the home of our subject and his wife, and in order of birth are as follows: John B., who is now a bookkeeper for a St. Louis firm; Ellen, Mrs. William McConaughy, of Zanesville, Ohio; Napthali, pastor of the Methodist Church at Pittsburg, Pa.; Joseph, who has a pastorate at Malta, Ohio; Benjamin, who was a United States Revenue Collector, and died at Prescott, Ariz.; Samuel C., an attorney-at-law at Pittsburg, Pa.; Henry 11., a lawyer of Ascolincha, Mexico; and Charles, who died in infancy. Rev. Mr.. Luccock is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this township. The first regular organization of a congregation in this denomination was effected here in 1831, and one of the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 265 first few members was Napthali Luccock. The latter was prominent as well in the political circles of Liberty Township, and during the '40s filled the office of Justice of the Peace. In political questions his son Thomas S. is now identified with the Prohibition party. GEORGE W. COULTAS. The most imperishable monuments which can be erected to commemorate the virtues of those who have been removed from earth are not those built of cold marble or granite, builte to be found in the memories of the bereaved ones. In the present instance we have been cheerfully given a few of the leading events in a life which, although now ended, is not forgotten. George W. Coultas was born in Nole County, this state, November 29, 1847, and departed this life in Quaker City September 21, 1894. He was the son of Robert and Timmer (Dement) Coultas, the former of whom was born in England, and the latter a native of America. The parental household included six children, of whom George W. was the eldest. His brothers and sisters were.: Caroline, the wife of Lucius Lovall, residing in Calais, this state; Hannah, who married John Tuttle, and also makes her home in that city; Emily, now thhonic of Jasper Eagon, and living in Quaker City; Mary, the widow of William McPherson, formerly a. resident of Noble County; and Russell, who is engaged in farming in Monroe County, near Calais. The subject of this sketch was reared on the old homestead in Monroe County, and secured a fair education in the schools taught in the neighborhood. He remained under tneighborhood.of until attaining tneighborhood.ofn he began working at the carpenter's trade in and around Calais. To this he added that of bridge-contracting, beginning in this department of work in 1874. Ire became an expert in this line, and was 'engaged to build many structures throughout this and other counties of the state. He made many improvements. in bridge-building, and secured the patent on an invention connected with this work, from the sale of which he derived a handsome income. In 1888 Mr. Coultas retired from contracting, and, in order to be at home with his family, moved to Quaker City, where he purchased a comfortable residence and prepared to take life easy. About this time he fitted easy.laning-mill, which is now being operated by his son, Edward D., and began the manufacture of sash, doors, blinds, etc. He was a thorough business man, and built up a large and profitable patronage in the line of carpenters' supplies. The lady to whom our subject was married December 25. 1869, was Miss LydiaDecemberton. She was the daughter of James and Nancy (Steele) Johnston, and was born in Monroe County November 25, 1850. To them were born three children, of whom we make the folchildren,tion: Mary A. is the wife of C. W. Eberle, of Quaker City, and to them have come two children, May and Lew, the latter deceased. Edward D. Coultas married Anise Webster. and they have a daughter, Thera. Shirley T. is at home. In polities our .subject was a stanch Republican, but in no sense of the term could be considered an officee-seeker. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belonged to Quaker City Lodge; also Lodge No. 310, K. of P. Mrs. Coultas is still residing in Qucker City, in an elegant home in the west end, and is one of the devout and cend andent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She is domestic in her tastes, devoted to the interests of her children, and during her entire life has manifested her ability as a helpmate, her consideration as a parent, and her value afriend. Robert T. Scott, is one of the leading members of the Bar in Guernsey County. He was born December 3, 1858, on a farm two and one-half miles east of Cambridge, the son of George S. and Caroline A. ( Black) Scott. Ibis early education, which was begun in the district 266 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. schools near his home, was continued in the graded schools of Cambridge. Afterward, entering Muskingum College, he pursued a course of study, and was graduated from that institution in 1879. He read law two years with Messrs. Taylor & Anderson, and was admitted to the law department at Ann Arbor, Mich., where he completed the specified course, graduating in 1882. He at once returned to Guernsey County, and was admitted to the Bar the same year, on the recommendation of Hon. T. M. Cooley, since which time he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession in the city of Cambridge, with marked ability and success. On the 20th of October, 1886, Mr. Scott married Jennie L. McCartney. Three children have come to bless their home, two sons and a daughter, namely: Robert Ellsworth, Byron and Gerlinda. The parents are members of the United Presbyterian Church, and enjoy the friendship of a large circle of acquaintances. Politically Mr. &Ott is affiliated with the Democratic party. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 260 CYRUS PARKINSON BEATTY SARCHET was born in the house formerly owned by his grandfather, Thomas, this structure having been the third one erected in Cambridge, and, with the exception of three years in his early manhood, his entire life has been spent in this vicinity. He is the eldest son of Moses and Martha (Diehard) Sarchet, and was born November 17, 1828. His ancestors were French Huguenots. who at an early day took up their residence on the Island of Guernsey. The original spelling of the name, it is supposed, was Suchet, the French form of which would be De Sarcha, and some of the family have taken that name. About 1670 one Thomas Sarchet, a zealous Catholic, obtained a French Bible, which he persisted in reading against the protests of his parents and the parish priest, and at length he was obliged to flee from his home to the Island of Jersey and from there to Guernsey. The Bible is still a precious relic owned by one of his descendants. He married and had one son, and this son married and had two sons, Thomas and Peter, who became the heads of the two families in Guernsey of their name. The five sons of Thomas alt emigrated to Guernsey County, Ohio. Thomas Sarchet, the paternal grandfather of our subject, was born in 1770, and married Anne Richard. by whom he had six children: Thomas, David, Peter B., Moses, Nancy and Rachel. all born on the Isle of Guernsey. They set sail for America in 1806, and proceeded overland from Baltimore to Ohio. Arriving in Cambridge on the 14th of August, they found the town was just being laid out, and after some consultation they decided to locate here. The fattier bought a lot, which is now on the corner of Seventh Street and Wheeling Avenue, and at once began the construction of a hewed-log house, a part of which is still standing. Within its walls he resided until his death, which occurred April 21. 1837, and there his wife also died about twelve years later. His children all lived to be fourscore years of age or over. Moses Sarchet. the father of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, was born April 17, 1803, and died in this city September 10, 1890. At the age of sixteen he entered the office of his brother-in-law. C. P. Beatty, as Assistant Clerk of the Court of Guernsey County, and held the office until his marriage. which took place in March, 1827. when he removed to his farm four miles north of here. For a long period he was engaged in the manufacture of salt, at the old Sarchet Salt Works,. four miles north of this place. This salt well was the first one bored in the county, it being constructed as early as 1815, and kept in active use until 1840. After the death of Mr. Beatty, he returned to fill his unexpired term, and from September, 1828, to September, 1842, was Clerk of the Supreme and Common Pleas Court of the county, during which time he was also Township Clerk, County School Examiner, and Overseer of the Township Poor. In 1847 he was the Whig candidate for. Representative, but was defeated. 270 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. In 1848 he was appointed Resident Engineer of the National Road, and held the office for three years. In 1851, when the Central Ohio Railroad was being projected, he was active in the movement for having it pass through this city, being the largest stockholder here and a contractor on its construction. This contract he completcd, but a failure of the company crippled him financially during the remainder of his life. When the War of the Rebellion came on, he was appointed a member of the Military Commission of this county, and was also a Draft Commissioner during the war. For twelve years he was Justice of the Peace, and during this period was also Township Trustee, was two terms Mayor of Cambridge, and was Master Commissioner of this county. In, religious faith he was a devout Methodist. To himself and wife were born five sons and three daughters. The early years of our subject were passed in an uneventful manner, his time being given to farming and to attendance at the district schools of the period. For a short time he also went to what was known as the Cambridge Academy. For a few years he was a clerk in local stores, but in 1655, in company with his father, began publishing the Guernsey Times, with which he was connected for some years. About forty years of his life were given to industrious tilling of the fields and management of the farm, and during this time he. held a number of offices, in which he gave both time and labor for the public good, without reward or the hope thereof. No one, perhaps, in the history of the county has given as much time to the history of men and events connected with its growth and development, or has given as much to answering general and statistical inquiries relating both to state and national affairs. During the war Mr. Sarchet performed much provost duty, looking after soldiers who were away on furloughs, and was appointed as an Enrolling Officer. In 1863 Governor Todd commissioned him Captain, and instructed him to organize the militia of this county into three regiments. After he had effected this, he was elected Colonel of the First Regiment, a title by which he has since been known. He took an active part in the John Morgan raid, was at Chillicothe, and later at Eagleport, where he crossed the Muskingum River and followed the enemy until the latter were captured near Salineville, Ohio. For many years Mr. Sarchet was connected with the Guernsey County Agricultural Society, and is now President of the Farmers' Institute of this county. In politics he has been successively a Whig, Republican and Democrat. The residence of our subject being just outside the corporate limits of Cambridge, to which he walks to and fro each day, he has for the last twenty years covered a distance of twelve hundred, miles yearly. A ready writer, he has contributed much to the literature of this region. At one time he wrote a history of the "Cambridge of Fifty Years Ago," which was published in several numbers of the Jeffersonian. On political questions he contributcd a history of the Whig campaign of 1840 in this county, and of the thirty-three Whigs of the County Central Committee. His article on the subject of the Morgan raid was very interesting, and pertained to the events of eight days and nights in the saddle, during which he passed through the counties of Morgan, Noble, Guernsey, Harrison, Belmont, Jefferson and Columbiana. April 24, 1855, otir subject married Margaret M., daughter of Andrew Moore. Their surviving children are Andrew M.; Inez L., wife of Cyrus F. Wilson; and Martha Blanche. Frank M., the eldest child, is deceased. Mr. Sarchet is now Secretary of the Guernsey County Soldiers' Relief Commission, a benevolent organization. Religiously he is a member of the Methodist Church of Cambridge, and Treasurer of the congregation. EDWARD O. BLACKBURN, President of the Quaker Glass Company. is one of the prominent and substantial citizens of Guernsey County. In January. 1894, he organized a stock company to operate the window-glass works in this city, and the first fire was put in their furnaces on the 20th of that month, since PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 271 which time they have been running with full capacity.' The capital of the 'company, which is operated on the co-operative plan, aggregates about $11,000. Directors are chosen from the workingmen —two from the blowing department, one from the flattening, one from the cutting, and one from the box and packing department. Our subject was chosen the first President of the enterprise, which position he still holds. Henry Boedecker is Secretary, John Lawrence, Treasurer, and Louis Reitz Manager. They do a very large business, amounting to $1,000 per week,. and the product of their factory is sold throughout the United States. Our subject was born in Wheeling, W. Va., January 24, 1859, and is the son of Oliver T. and Ellin (O'Hara) Blackburn. The former, a native of Ohio, was born near Steubenville, the mother at Wheeling, W. Va. The father was a mason by trade, which occupation he followed during the active years of his life. He was living in Bellaire, Ohio, at the time of his decease, which occurred in 1890, at the. age of sixty-eight years. His wife, who also departed this life in the above year, was in her sixty-fourth year. Of the five children born to Oliver and Eliza Blackburn our subject was the youngest. The other members of the family were Eliza, who married John Donaldson, of Carrollton, this state, and is now deceased; Miranda. who became the wife of Joseph Heatherington, and makes her home in Bellaire, Ohio; William, deceased; and Elizabeth, who is the wife of H. G. Hardenstein, a resident of the World's Fair City. The original of this sketch was educated in the public schools of Bellaire, to which place his parents removed in 1868. When ready to start out for himself, he began working in a nail factory in that place, operated by the Bellaire Steel and Nail Company. After a stay of six years with that company young Blackburn left, and in 1882 was given a position in the box room of a window-glass factory at Bellaire. He was very observing, and, being eager to learn the business„ applied himself to the work and soon became familiar with all the details of glass-making. Having accumulated a snug sum of money, he, in 1894, organized a joint-stock company, as we have already recorded, and began the manufacture of window glass in Quaker City. He is a very sharp, shrewd business man, fair and honorable in all his dealings with his fellow-men, and will without doubt acquire a handsome property by the capable and efficient manner in which he manages the affairs of the company. Mr. Blackburn was married, December 21, 1879, to Capitola McCann, a native of Middlebourne, W. Va., who was born March 17, 1859. Mrs. Blackburn was the daughter of John and Martha (Swan) McCann, and by her parents was given a good education. She is a most estimable lady, and is training her children to fill useful and honored positions in life. Edna is deceased; and Effie, Oliver and William are at home. Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church (to which he is a liberal contributor), and manifest a deep interest in all good works.. Although he takes no active part in politics, other than to cast a ballot in favor of Republican candidafes, he contributes much to the general welfare of the community, which holds him in high esteem. Socially he is a Mason and a member of the chapter in excellent standing, and is also an Odd Fellow, belonging to the encampment. He is identified with the Senior Order of United American Mechanics and the Knights of Labor, in all of which orders he takes an active part, and has passed through many of the chairs.D DANIEL DEFENBACHER, the genial landlord of the Iron City House of Canal Dover, is eminently worthy of a place among the honored and representative men of this county. He claims old Tuscarawas as the county of his birth, as he was born in Franklin Township, September 14, 1855. In order to better his condition, and being influenced by stories of America, our subject's fattier, .John Deffenbacher, as, he spelled his name, left 272 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Baden, Germany, and crossed the Atlantic in 1838. After reaching the New World the journey westward was made by way of. the Hudson River, the Erie Canal to Buffalo, Lake Erie to Cleveland, and thence by canal to this county. Arriving here, the father engaged in farming operations, which he combined with the trade he had learned in Germany, that of a stonemason. To himself and his wife, whose maiden name was Fredericka Hoover, was born a large family of children: Elizabeth, the wife of F. Wolf, of Huntingdon, hid.; Hattie, who married H. A. Grim, of West Virginia; Hannah, who became the wife of Noah Hulderman, of Ashland County, this state; John T., a resident of New Philadelphia; Catherine, Mrs. Andrew Homan, of Canal Dover; Daniel, whose name heads this article; Gideon, a harness-maker of New Philadelphia; and John T., of the same city, who is a grocer by occupation. The two other children of the family died in early childhood. The father departed this life April 11, 1892, but his wife preceded him to the silent land by many years, as her death occurred in 1860. Daniel Defenbacher obtained a fair education in the common schools, and upon arriving at a suitable age learned the trade of harness-making, which he followed for about four years only. Subsequently he engaged in the hotel business, for which nature pre-eminently fitted him. His first venture in this line was at Dresden, Ohio, from which place he went to Uhrichsville, where he followed the same vocation. Then going to Bowerstown, he kept a hotel for two years, afterward engaging hi mercantile pursuits for a period of four years. As he had a fancy for farming, he tried that oocupation near Stillwater, but only made a short stay there, when he acquired his present property, the Iron City House. This hotel he has successfully operated since 1889. In connection with managing his hotel, he is interested in a livery business, in which he has a half-interest with J. W. Crothers. On New Year's Day, 1878, Daniel Defenbacher married Miss Sarah Ella, daughter of Frederick Gintz. Of their union four children have been born: John Frederick, William Edward, Emma Florence, and Herbert Daniel, all bright and apt pupils in the public schools. The parents are act ive and enterprising members of and workers in the Methodist Episcopal Church of this place, and take great interest in assisting the needy with practical help anti sympathy. In his social relations our subject is identified with the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, and with the Knights of Pythias. Educational measures find in him a good advocate, as he is Secretary of the Board of Education, and takes a commendable interest in the public schools of the city, as well as in everything-calculated to advance the interests of the community. His first Presidential ballot was cast for Rutherford 13. Hayes, and in his political views he is a pronounced Republican. Under his supervision the Iron City House is well kept in every department, and its many patrons arc made to feel thoroughly at home. ROBERT GORLEY, who is living a retired life in Uhrichsville, is one of the oldest residents of the place. He was born in Washington County, Pa., October 20, 1819, and was reared to manhood on a farm, his education being received in the district schools. In 1845 he emigrated to Tuscarawas County; locating in the town now known as Uhrichsville. For about twenty years he was engaged in running a tannery, after which he was employed as a painter in the Pittsburg, Cincinnati tic St. Louis Railroad shops at Dennison, Ohio. In that place he made his home for a quarter of a century, but on his retirement from active business life in 1888 he concluded to make his permanent home in this city. his residence is surrounded by thirty-four acres of land, and is a most desirable and well improved place. The parents of our subject were Thomas and Catherine (Gardner) Gorley, natives of Virginia. The former was an agriculturist during his entire life. In 1857 he emigrated to Iowa, where he afterward died on a farm of which he was the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 273 owner. Of his ten children, Margaret is the widow of David Russell, of Montgomery County, Iowa; Robert is the second in order of birth; Thomas, is engaged in farming in Montgomery County; James died in infancy; Jane is the wife of John Richards, of Zanesville, Ohio; John conducts a farm in Montgomery County; Rachael is the wife of William Steward, of Feliska, Iowa; Nancy is the wife of Zed Cooney, a buggy-maker by trade, and a resident of Montgomery County, Iowa; Henry is deceased; and Joseph is living in Montgomery County. May 4, 1847, Robert Gorley married Miss Sarah Uhrich, daughter of Michael and Ann Mary (Baltzley) Uhrich, whose marriage was celebrated March 9, 1812. They were the parents of eight children. Philip, born May 18, 1813, died July 8, 1864. William, born April 4, 1815, died in Van Wert County. Lydia, who lives at the home of our subject, is the oldest living native of Uhrichsville of either sex, as she was born here October 15, 1818. Daniel, born February 22, 1821, died September 10, 1824. Anna M., who was the wife of Capt. E. A. Parrish, and was born August 2, 1823, died May 14, 1889. Sarah. born May 14, 1826, is the wife of our subject. George is a blacksmith of Hayworth, Ill.; and Elias is a carpenter of Mill Township, Tuscarawas County. Michael Uhrich, the grandfather of Mrs. Gorley, came to Mill Township in 1801 and bought fifteen hundred acres of land. On this place he took up his abode the following year, and there all the children of the generation to which Mrs. Gorley belongs were born. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gorley were born four children, the eldest of whom, Mary A., whose birth occurred on the 13th of September, 1849, married Samuel Rownd, October 27, 1870, and their daughter, Margaret, was born October 24, 1871. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rownd is in Urbana, Ohio. John B., the only son of our subject, was born August 20, 1853, and in April, 1889, was married to Annie Fisher, their home also being in Urbana. Laura M., whose birth occurred January 15, 1867, married Frank Ford, Probate Judge of Muskingum County, in October, 1881. Alice 'Uhrich, who was born May 19, 1859, married George Dent, Septem ber 6, 1888, and their only child, Winefred S., was born October 9, 1889. Mr. Dent was called to his final rest in Colton, Cal., March 9, 1892, and his widow is now living at home with her parents. The first Presidential vote of Robert Gorley was cast for William H. Harrison, and since the organization of the Republican party he has been one of its stalwart allies. Mrs. Gorley holds membership with the Presbyterian Church. DE WITT CLINTON WARNE. Men who live in our daily sight, and from anhumblee position work out a truly noble character, are the most valued teachers. The life of Mr. Warne is full of lessons of self-help and self-respect, and shows the efficacy of these characteristics in gaining for a man an honorable position, competence and solid reputation. He is at present one of the largest land-owners in Guernsey County having under iss control over nine hundred acres of valuable farming lands, a portion of which he operates, while many acres are leased; and again he has tenants who work the soil, giving him half of the crops raised. Mr. Warne was born on the old homestead in Centre Township, March 10, 1830. His father, Jonathan Warne, was a native of New Jersey, coming to Ohio in about the year 1802, in Company with his parents. They located in WillsTownship,, Guernsey County, remaining there but a short time, when they removed to Muskingum County. In 1811 they returned to this county, settling on a portion of the farm now owned by our subject. The grandparents, Thomas and Ann (Pursley) Warne, were influential among the pioneers of this then territory, and contributed largely to its upbuilding. Their son Jonathan was born in New Jersey, October 30, 1791, and died July 19, 1855, after a long and useful life. His wife, whose. maiden name was Martha Luzader, 274 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born December 17, 1797, and followed her husband a year later to the better land. They were married in 1813, and became the parents of nine children, three of whom are deceased. Those living are Elijah, Mary Ann, Jonathan, Nancy, our subject and John. De Witt C., of this sketch, was given very limited opportunities for 'acquiring an education, attending but a few winters the old log schoolhouse in the district, where the pupils were seated on benches made in the crudest possible manner, and so high that many of the smaller pupils were unable to let their feet touch the floor. The room was heated by a huge fireplace in one end of the building, and when ready to take their writing lesson the scholars were sent to a long desk running around the sides of the room. Mr. Warne was married, December 15, 1871, to Miss Jane Willis, and the happy couple went on their wedding tour to visit Mary A., Mrs. Corzine, a sister of our subject, who lived in Illinois. After a short stay with her, they journeyed to Springfield to view Lincoln's monument,and from the capital city went to St. Louis. The newly wedded pair next visited Cincinnati and Columbus, whence they returned to their home in this county, locating upon a farm of two hundred acres, one-half of which had been left to our subject by his father. He has been very industrious in pursuing his chosen calling, and as his means would allow, added to his original tract, until, as before stated, he is one of the largest tax-payers in Guernsey County. He is a large dealer in live stock, which industry he finds to be a very profitable one. He remembers in the early days before railroads were built through the county that farmers were obliged to drive their stock to the various towns, and for many days at a time, when looking down the main road, one could see the drovers driving the animals to various sections of the coun try. Mr. Warne lived to be forty-one years of age before taking unto himself a wife and helpmate. During many years of this time he lived alone, but after a serious sick spell, when he had no one to look after and care for him, he determined that he would become a Benedict, and soon thereafter was joined in marriage with the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Maberry) Willis. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Warne: Jonathan, who died in infancy; and Edward, ;Jennie Florence, Charley Ross, Agnes Bell, De Witt Clinton and Francis Clarence, the last-named having died when a year old. The five living children are all residing at home with their parents. The father of Mrs. Warne was born in the southern part of Ireland, while his wife was born near the. lakes of Killarney. Mrs. Warne remembers hearing her mother tell how in the olden days, in her native land, she could carry a bucket of water in each hand, one on her head, and at the same time have a baby tied on her back. Mr. Willis first met his wife on the streets of their native town in Ireland, and at once falling in love with her, followed her to her home and called upon her. From this there sprang up a friendship which soon ripened into love on the lady's part, and a consent to become his wife. Many years after, about the year 1867, Mr. Willis had gone to Washington, this county, to purchase some furniture for his daughter Elizabeth, then recently married, and he met with an accident which cost him his life. He was walking along the streets with a looking-glass under his arm, which cast a reflection in such a manner as to frighten a team of horses which was passing. In endeavoring to catch the runaway team, he was thrown under them and killed. His family numbered nine children, namely: George, Edward, William, Margaret, Rebecca, Ann, Elizabeth, Catherine and Jane: George died after coining to America, in California; William departed this life in Jefferson Township, this county, when fifteen years of age, his death being caused by the accidental discharge of a gun; Margaret, Rebecca and Ann died in this county. Our subject, when Morgan's men passed through Washington, this state, during the late war, mounted his horse, and, in company with many others, went to the scene of battle, witnessing the conflict between the Union and Confederate forces, at which time three of the enemy were killed. It was here Mr. Warne lost a valuable horse and saddle; the Union soldiers simply borrowed it, but PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 275 forgot to return it, and he was compelled to walk home: Mr. Warne during the war contributed very freely of his money to furnish substitutes for the draft. There were so 'few men left in the county that the women were compelled to do ordinary labor on the farms. Coming here in an early day in the history of the slate, the father of our subject has told his children of a time in 1812 when the Indians were so hostile that often the inhabitants. were obliged to flee to block houses, which they had erected for the protection of their families, when the male residents would try to lessen the number of redmen by the use of their rides. Wild game was very plentiful at that time, and the family never wanted for fresh meat of any kind, as almost any time one could step to the door and bring down a turkey or deer. Mr. and Mrs. Warne are members in excellent standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church. JAMES DICKSON, M. D. The calling of a physician is not only one of the most arduous, but one of the most responsible. pursuits in which man can engagc. and he who attains a high reputation in this profession must neccssarily be endowed with physical endurance. keen intelligence and excellent judgment. The subject of this sketch is one whose extensive practice and high standing in professional circlcs prove conclusively his physical and mental endowments, his careful culture, and his painstaking cfforts to continually add to his theoretical knowledge and practical skill. As a private citizen he is highly esteemed for his public spirit, personal example, and interest in all that is of benefit to the members of the community and the county at large. Our subject was born July 2,1837, in Huron County, this state,. to James and Anna (Miller) Dickson, natives of Pennsylvania. The father followed the occupation of a. farmer all his life, and was very successful in this industry. By his union with Miss Miller there were born eight children, only one beside our subject living, Emily, now Mrs. Edward Gifford. The primary studies of Dr. Dickson were carried on in the public schools of his native county, after which he attended the normal. pursuing an extended course of study and being thoroughly drilled in the various branches which he undertook. Choosing the medical profession for his life work, he began reading under the instruction of Drs. Keith & Vail, prominent physicians of Huron County. The medical studies of our subject were interrupted by the call fur volunteers during the late war, and May 2, 1861, he enlisted as a member of Company C, One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and was mustcred into service in time Twenty-second Army Corps Second Division, then stationed in Virginia. He was appointed Third Sergeant of his company, and participated. in all the engagements in which they were ordered until his honorable discharge, September 9, 1864. After his return from the army Dr. Dickson began the practice of medicine. Several years later he took a course. in the Homeopathic Hospital College at Cleveland, this state, from which he was graduated in 18Th. That year we hind him located in Jerry City, Wood County, making his home thcre and engaged in practice until the fall of 1675, when he removed to Leesville, Carroll County where he remained until 1881. in which year he located in Canal Dover. The lady who became the wife of Dr. Dickson bore the maiden name of Barbara Pearch, and the ceremony which made them one was celebrated February 22, 1861. Mrs. Dickson was the daughter of Joseph Pearch, of Carroll County. She has become the mother of three children: Arael Adra, now the wife of .John Adams, of Columbus; Jennie E. and James Berta, at home. Mrs. Dickson, although not a practicing physician, is well versed in. the science of medicine, and has always been of the greatest aid to the Doctor, encouraging him in every effort, and when necessary taking upon herself the entire management of home affairs. In social affairs the Doctor belongs to Ricksecker Post No. 469, G. A. R., of which he has been elected Commander, the National Union and Protected 276 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Home Circle, the two latter insurance orders. He is medical examiner for the various insurance companies located in this city, which position he has held for many years. In politics he is a believer in Republican principles, and cast his first vote for John C. Fremont. Under President Harrison's administration he was appointed a member of the Pension Board of Tuscarawas County, of which body he has also been President. The Dicksons are of Scotch origin. The Doctor has in his possession a Bible printed in London in 1573. It has been handed down in the family from generation to generation, always descending to a person by the name of James. It contains many of the family records, including a church letter bearing date of June 7, 1784.   PATRICK DOUGHERTY, one of the extensive farmers of Warren Township, is a native of County Derry, Ireland, and his birth occurred in 1825. His paternal grandfather, Charles Dougherty, was a farmer by occupation. His three sons and two daughters all grew to maturity, were married, and had families. Religiously the father was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. The parents of our subject, William and RoMcCliasterster) Dougherty, were natives of Counties Derry and Antrim, Ireland, respectively. The former was a weaver by trade in early life, but later turned his attention to farming. Eight of his children lived to maturity, namely: Charles, a physician, who went to Scotland; Hugh, a farmer in Ireland; Ellen, Mrs. Mullin; Nancy, Mrs. McCliaster; Hugh; Patrick; Mary, Mrs. Kailay; and Rosa, who died unmarried. Bridget died in infancy. Patrick Dougherty received limited school advantages in his native land. After a voyage of six weeks he landed in New York City, April 26, 1847, and remained in the metropolis for the following year. Thence he proceeded to New Or leans, and until 1855 was a watchman on Mississippi and Ohio River steamboats. During this time his home was at different points, but in 1855 he permanently settled in Warren Township. The farm which he has since cultivated comprises one hundred and sixty-four acres, which were formerly the property of his father-in-law. September 26, 1852, Mr. Dougherty married Elizabeth Sherrod, who was born in Carroll County, Ohio, July 22, 1828. Her parents were Charles M. and Amy (Seran) Sherrod. The former was born in 1804, in Carroll County, and died in this county in 1864. In his early days he was a blacksmith by trade, but his first genuine start on the road to financial independence was by making "ground-hog" threshers. At the time of his demise his estate numbered about nine hundred acres. He served as Justice of the Peace, was a supporter of the Democratic party, and was a leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally he was an Ancient Free and Accepted Mason. To himself and wife were born four children, the eldest of whom is Mrs. Dougherty, and the others are: Marinda, who has been three times married; Ann M., Mrs. Bartholomew; and Amanda, Mrs. McCartney. William Sherrod, the grandfather of our subject's wife, was a pioneer of Carroll County, this state, where he entered and cleared a farm, and where he had some unpleasant experiences with the Indians in early days. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a most estimable man in every respect. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Bilderback, bore him seven sons and six daughters. Micajah Seran moved to Ohio in the early years of its history. Coming in advance of his family in order to secure a suitable location, he landed in Cadiz and was unfortunately taken ill, and the doctor who was called in to administer to the sick man, not being master of his profession, gave him a dose of medicine which resulted in his death. His widow and her thirteen children afterward took up their abode in Cadiz. To Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dougherty were born twelve children, and all but two have lived to become worthy and respected citizens of the communities in which they dwell. In order of birth they are as follows: Charles W.; David B.; Amy PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 277 A., Mrs. Jacob Croy; Rosa E.; Hugh. now of Kentucky; Mary E.. Mrs. Scott Pearch; Patrick, Clement L., James S. and Rebecca M. Our subject is the owner of a homestead comprising one hundred and eighty-eight acres, though in former years his possessions amounted to fully three hundred and sixty acres. He is a Catholic, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and they enjoy the confidence of all. SQUIRE WILLIAM A. LEWIS. The name with which we head this biography needs no introduction, its possessor being well known as the efficient Postmaster of Guernsey, in which place he is also engaged in the mercantile business. He is a citizen of high repute, and as au official gives entire satisfaction to all conccrned. Our subject is a native of Wheeling Township. and was born August 13, 1846, to John anti Catherine (Schwyhart) Lewis, the former of whom was born in Maryland, and died in 1852, aged thirty-four years. He was the son of John: Sr. and Elizabeth Lewis, natives of the Emerald Isle. whence they emigrated to the United States about 1830. Having heard much about the fortunes to be made in the Buckeye State, they came hither, and soon thereafter the grandfather was drowned by the capsizing of his canoe on Wills Creek, in Liberty Township. His wife then removed to Tuscarawas County, and later returned to Virginia, where she died at the advanced age of eighty years. The father of our subject followed the business of a shoemaker until his decease. Like his father, he was drowned in the lock at New Comerstown, while drawing water to assist in extinguishing a fires Mrs. Catherine Lewis was born in Belmont. Ohio, and died in 1875, at the age of fifty-five. She was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Schwyhart, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Virginia. They removed from Guernsey County to Belmont about 1837, and there passed the rest of their lives, engaged in cultivating the soil. The parents of our subject were married in Wheeling Township, in 1840, and to them was granted a family of six children, three sons and three daughters, namely: Joseph F., deceased; Sarah E., the wife of John Fulkert, a farmer of this township; William, the subject of this sketch; Mary J., now the wife of John Berry, of Kimbolton, this state; David, deceased; and one who died unnamed in infancy. The family was well and favorably known in this locality, its members being honest, hard-working and God-fearing people. The subject of this sketch began the battle of life at the age of seven years, at which time he was deprived of the care of his father. He worked in the tobacco fields, receiving from six and one-fourth cents to eighteen cents per day and his board. In the mean time, being anxious to obtain a good education, he attended the district school during the dull seasons of work, and, although the subjects taught there were very incompetently handled, yet he gained a good understanding of the common branches. When only fifteen years of age, young Lewis enlisted in the War of the Rebellion, becoming a member of Company I. Eightieth Ohio Infantry, and. It hi night in the army until the close of the war, was ncver wounded or taken prisoner. On his return home he rented. a farm in this township. which he operated successfully for a year during: which time he resided at Kimbolton. At the expiration of that time he made a purchase of a small tract of land, also in Wheeling Township, on which he moved, and was engaged in its operation for live years. In addition to this, he rented other land, and was occupied in cultivating the soil on quite an extensive scale. Mr. Lewis continued to follow the occupation of an agriculturist until 1880, when he purchased a portable sawmill, and for the succeeding four years traveled through the county doing work. He then rented a farm after selling this property, and again followed the fortunes of farm life until the year 1892. That year he came to Wheeling. and began clerking for the firm of which he is now the 278 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. junior member, his partner in business being W. E. Case. They do a large busincss. and are widely known for their progressiveness and courteous treatment of customcrs. Mr. Lewis has been Township Clerk, and at the present time is holding the office of Justice of the Peace. He was appointed Postmaster in 1894, and is discharging the duties of the position in a capable and efficient manner. He is a member in good 'standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in political affairs is a straightforward Republican, casting his first vote or U. S. Grant. As a citizen, he is always on the ide of every social and moral reform; as a neighor he is kind, and as a friend stanch and true. The poor and distressed find in him a cheerful helper, to whom no appeal is made in vain. COL. ZACCHEUS A. BEATTY. This gentleman, who figured prominently in the early history of Guernsey County, was the on of John Beatty, who came to the present site of Cambridge in April, 1803, making the journey hither from Loudoun County, Va. his family included three sons and three daughters. During the year 1805 the survey of Cambridge was made, and the first house built on the town plat was occupied by him. The brothers and sisters of our subject were Capt. Cyrus P., John, Susan, Elizabeth and Sarah. Colonel Beatty, in partnership with Jacob amber, at one time owned the entire site of Cambridge. He was born in Frederick County, Md.. in 1774, and became a citizen of Ohio soon after it was admitted into the Union as a state. he first located at Steubenville, and was for a period connected with the land office. He was a member of the Town Council at its organization, and was Representative from Jefferson County in the second Legislature of Ohio. In the year 1807 he located at Cambridge, then in Muskingum County. Our subject and his brother-in-law, Mr. Goumber, were extensive land-owners in this section, having purchased a quarter of the township in which Cambridge was located, besides other large tracts. He too took an active part in . the organization of Guernsey County, which was so called for the Guernsey settlers of 1806. He was the first representative to the state Legislature after its formation in 1810. He was afterward elccted to the Senate from the district of which this county formed a part. Cyrus P. Beatty, brother of our subject, was appointed the first Clerk of Guernsey County, and later resigned the (Mice in order to take command of a company from this section who fought in the War of 1812. Colonel Beatty was appointed his successor and filled the office in .a satisfactory manner. Our subject departed this life when in his sixty-first year. He was a very active and prominent busincss man of this section during the early part of his life. e possessed a good education, and in various ways aided and encouraged the establishment of schools throughout the county. He was deeply interested in all measures which would tend toward the upbuilding of his township and county, and used his influence in bringing within its bounds those enterprises which would be of lasting usefulness to its inhabitants. He was a man litted by nature for the position which he occupied in the community of that early day, and, possessing a strong character, left an impress on the lives of the settlers in the wilderness of Ohio. The family of our subject included four sons-and three daughters: John P., Allen W., Thomas S., Cyrus P., Margery (Mrs. Dunlap), Sarah (Mrs. Beymer) and Margaret (Mrs. Ross). These sons and daughters have long since passed away, and at the present time there are none of their descendants living in Cambridge. Colonel Beatty was married to Margery Metcalf in 1802. It was through the influence of his brother-in-law, George Metcalf, a surveyor in the Steubenvillc Land District, that he was induced to make settlement in Cambridge. Colonel Beatty PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 279 was also connected with General Biggs in locating the thriving city of Cadiz, in Harrison County, and in many other ways was instrumental in the up-building of this section, and it is therefore with pleasure that we present these few facts to the leaders of Guernsey County. WILLIAM C. GOULD is prominent in the social, political and literary life of Tuscarawas County as the editor of the Democratic Advocate, a journal ably conducted in the interests of his party. He is at present residing in Canal Dover, but was born in Carlisle, Pa., the date thereof being April 13, 1824. He is the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Rice) Gould, natives, respectively, of Cumberland and Chester Conn, ties, Pa. The father of our subject was born in the year 1800, and died in 1873, after having spent a life which secured him the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was of German descent, the first representative of this branch of the family having emigrated from Germany in 1770, making settlement in Pennsylvania. He rendered his adopted country valuable service during the War of 1812, being a drummer-boy under Commodore Perry on Lake Erie. The parental family included twelve children, ten of whom are living. The first death which occurred in the family for a half-century was in 1894, when two of the household passed away. William C., of this sketch, attended school until a lad of twelve years, and two years later entered the office of the American Volunteer. After it service there of seven years he left, and, going to Harrisburg, Pa., remained the greater part of a year. He returned to this state in 1848, locating at Eaton, where he was given charge of the Eaton Democrat. Being well equipped for journalism, he ably managed this paper for six years. While there he was appointed Postmaster by President Pierce. The following year he resigned his official position, and, moving to Lebanon began the publication of the Citizen. Ten years later we tied him living in Washington C. HI., thcre editing the Register. While there he was appointed Message Clerk of the Ohio House of Representatives, retaining that position for two terms of the Legislature. In 1875 Mr. Gould took up his abode in Jackson, where he became the proprietor of the Herald, devoting himself to the management of this paper for ten years. The following year he came to Dover and bought the oflice and appurtenances of the Democratic Advocate, which he has since conducted. The paper is well edited, is a bright. newsy, original sheet, and has a good circulation. that is by no means confined to party lines, for though our subject i3 true to the principles of the Democratic party, he is by no means unrestrictedly aggressive, and is not offensive in his defense of party issues. The marriage of William C. Gould and Miss Mary C. Strine was celebrated May 1, 1846. To them was born a son, Harry, who is also following the printer's trade. In social affairs our subject is a Knight of Pythias, belonging to the Uniformed Rank; also a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, of Dover.   CHRISTIAN BENCE. Every country, state and county furnishes its quota of what the world calls self-made men, who, commencing life without financial assistance, have by means of their own good judgment and energy succeeded in gaining success in their chosen vocation. The subject of this sketch, who is a blacksmith by occupation, undoubtedly belongs to this class, for during the years in which he has thus been employed he has gained a good competence. A native of Germany, Mr. Bence was born in Baden, October 20, 1842, to Gottlieb and Catherine (Brucks) Bence, also born in the Fatherland. Christian was a lad of four years at the time of 280 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. the family's emigration to the New World. and was deproved of the care of his father by death eleven weeks after their arrival in Canal Dover. which place was their destination. The widowed mother was married two years later to Louis Lockner, and on his dccease became the wife of Jacob Wegele. The subject of this sketch was trained to a life of industry, and when only fourteen years of age began working in a blacksmith shop with his stepfather. He afterward entered the employ of Fred shook, and when severing his connection with him worked for two years with George Rippel. Young Bence next went to Shanesville, spending three months in the employ of Mike Shutt. On his return home at the end of that tune he assisted his stepfather in carrying on the farm, and remained until again starting out to battle with life on his own account, which he did shortly thereafter. We next find our subject in Mason City, Ira., working on coal barges. Not finding this work profitable, he returned home again, whence he went Canton, and for six months was in the employ of John Sissel. He made his home in that city for a little over two years, being variously occupied until his settlement in Canal Dover, in March, 1863. When first establishing here he formed a partnership with stepfather, the connection lasting for five years. He then purchased the interest of Mr. Wegele, and since that time has remained at the old stand. He has been very industrious always to be found at his place of business, and by "hard hammer strokes" has laid by a snug fortune. Christian Bence, when ready to establish a home of his own, was married. November 20, 1864, to Miss Matilda Ann Shafer, and to them has been granted a family of four children, bearing the respective names of George H., Hattie M., Ida M. and Charles W. The elder son is engaged with his father in business. The sons and daughters have been given good educations in the city schools and are fitted to occupy respectable and useful positions in life. In social affairs Mr. Bence is an Odd Fellow, and in politics holds to Democratic principles. The English Lutheran Church finds in him one of its Most consistent and valued supporters. he has been the recipient of public honors from his fellow-citizens, who have recognized his superior business tact and other fine qualifications, and have often called him to assist in the administration of public. affairs. Thus he has been a member of the City Council, was School Director for six years, Constable one term, and Treasurer of his township for a period of three and one-half years. JASPER N. UMSTOTT. A prominent place among the agriculturists of Guernsey Coun- ty is time just meed of the effort's of our subject, who is located in Liberty Township. Here he has a highly productive tract of land, the fertility of which has beet: kept above par by a wise rotation of crops and the use of the best fertilizing agents: A first-class set of buildings has been erected upon it and other improvements made which stamp it as the home of one who believes to progress and enterprise: Mr. Umstott is a native of this county, halving been but in Wheeling Township, November 2. 18.56. He is the son of Samuel and Harriet (Forney) rinstott. the former of whom was born in Virginia, June 5. 1827. He was the son of Samuel and Mary (Chaney) Umstott, who emigrated from their native Maryland to Guernsey County when Samuel was three years of age. They became well-to-do, and in the locality in which they resided were-held in great respect for- their upright manner of living. Samuel Umstott, Sr., when deprived of the companionship of his wife by death, returned to Maryland and married Ruth Dawson, who accompanied- him on his journey to Ohio, where she passed the remainder of her life. The father of our subject died October 14, 1887. Ills good wife was born in Coshocton County, in November, 1837, and now resides on the old homestead in Wheeling Township. She is the daughter of Joseph and Susan (Miskimen) Forney, natives, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 281 respectively, of Guernsey and Coshocton Counties.. They made their homes in this county.. engaged in cultivating the soil, until they disposed of their property and removed to Goshen Township, Tuscarawas County; where they became owners of a good farm and resided until their decease. The parents of our subject were married in Coshocton County, this state, and to them were born five sons and three daughters, of whom we make the following mention: George A., formerly engaged in teaching school, is now farming in Caldwell County, Mo.; Jasper N. is the original of this sketch; Charlotte is the wife of M. S. Ross, a farmer of this county; Bell V. is living at home with her mother; John C. is also at home; McCoy L. is teaching school in Caldwell County, Mo.; and Nellie and Samuel are at home, the former teaching school. Samuel Umstott, Jr., in addition to cultivating the soil followed his trade of carpenter to some extent. He refused at all times to hold office, and was deserving of the respect conferred upon as one of the most useful members of the community. At the age of twenty-four years our subject was married and began in life for himseif. The lady on this occasion was Miss Hester heart, a native of Wheeling Township, this county, who was born October 31, 1856. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Threthewie) Beast, natives of Enghind, in which country they were .married, but emigrated to the United States in 1844. They at once made their way to Coshocton County, and in 1856 moved to Guernsey County. In these counties their family of ten children was reared. Of these Mary is the wife of Daniel Dusenberry, a farmer of this township; Martha is the wife of William Van Sickle, also an agriculturist of this locality; Julia married Peter Hamersley, who is engaged in farming in Coshocton County; Sarah became Mrs. John Little, and lives on a farm in Wheeling Township, which region is now the dome of Margaret,. Mr& Robert Switzer; Hester is the wife of our subject; Harriet married Samuel Mercer, editor of the Indianapolis (Ind.) Gazette; Susan became the wife of Thomas Switzer, a farmer of Coshocton County; John T. is a telegraph operator at Flushing, Belmont County, this state; and Edward is de- ceased. The father of Mrs. Umstott departed this life January 11, 1888, at the age of seventy-one years. He was the son of Edward and Mary Keast, also born in England, whence they came to this county 1856, making it their permanent home. Elizabeth Keast, who was the daughter of John Threthewie, died in 1661. The grandmother lived and died in her native land, while the grandfather of Mrs. Umstott departed this life in Australia. he had amassed an immense fortune, making as much as 8100,000 in three years in England before going out to the colony. The family of our subject and wife comprises two son and two daughters, namely; Harriet M., John A.. Mary G. and Freddie. Mr. Umstott continued to work his father's farm on shares after attaining mature years until 1689. He then became the possessor of ninety acres of fine land, on which he has. resided ever since and made it one of the most productive tracts in the county. Mr. Umstott is an active and efficient member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he and his good wife arc highly esteemed by all who know them for. their consistent and useful lives. In politics the former is independent, not caring to tie himself to any party, but reserves the right to vote for the man regardless of party lines. SAMUEL R. THOMPSON, M. D., has for about thirty-five years made his home in Uhrichsville, and is one of the distinguished practitioners of this locality. In addition to being very successful in general family practice, he is noted as a surgeon, and few, if any, physicians in Tuscarawas County excel him in treatment of disease. He is frequently called into consultation with the brethren of his profession, with whom he ranks high. Originally he was a Whig, but since the organization of the Republican party he has been one of its active supporters, though he has never been induced to accept public office. The parents of the Doctor were Samuel and Mary (Robinson) Thompson, the former a native of Ire- 282 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. land, and the hitter of West Virginia, though of Irish descent. Their family numbered six children: John, a farmer of Wirt County, W. Va.; Samuel R.; and Andrew, Rosanna, Mary J. and Nancy, who are all deceased. The father was a farmer by occupation, and in about 1832 removed to Guernsey County, Ohio, where his death occurred. After the death of his first wife he chose for his companion and helpmate Miss Mary Wynn. Six children blessed their union: David, who is engaged in farming in Lancaster County, Ohio: Lydia A., deceased; Ann wife of George W. Nelson, of south Charleston, this state; Lydia and Elizabeth, twins. the former the wife of William Bunn, a farmer of Ross County, Ohio. and the latter now Mrs. Nelson, wife of an agriculturist of the same county; and William F.. whose home is in Lancaster County. Dr. S. R. Thompson, was born in Ohio County. W. Va., December 28, 1829. He was reared on his father's farm. and received the rudiments of his education in the district school. At the age of fourteen years he ran away from home, returning to West Virginia, whence his father had come to Ohio. For the first six months after the boy started out to make his own living he made rails, for which he received thirty-seven and a-half cents a hundred. The next year and a-half he worked on the farm for his board and 87 or 88 per month. Feeling the need of a better education than he already possessed. the youth carefully saved his money and at the age of sixteen .years re-entered school. A year later he obtained a certificate to teach, and en- gaged in that profession for two winters in his native county. Afterward he catered West Alexander Seminary, where he remained for three terms. Then going to Triadelphia and Middletown, Ohio, he taught. two terms of school. The following year he engaged in tcaching in Brooke County, W. Va. At the age of twenty years Dr. Thompson began the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. E. H. Yost, of Warrenton, this state, with whom he remained for three years, and at the same time taught in the Warrenton schools. he attended Starling Medical College. where he afterward, 1863, took a post-graduate course. In 1852 he located in Tippecanoe, Harrison County, Ohio, and there hung out his shingle for the first time. Three years later he moved to West Chester, in the same county, and continued in practice there for five years, at the end of which time he came to Uhrichsville. For the past three decades he has been numbered among the leading citizens of this place, where he has built up a fine reputation and remunerative clientage. In February, 1852. Dr. Thompson married Miss Nancy J., daughter of Andrew Cloudy, of Warrenton, Jefferson County. Ohio. and to this union were born six children: Louis K., editor of the Twin city Independent, published in this place; Nancy E., widow of William Gilbreath. formerly a resident of Guernsey County; Sarah V., wife of John P. Carey. a machinist of this city; Mary A., Mrs. W. H. Bovey: and Harry and Robert. who are at home. The mother of these children was called to her final rest in November, 1880. The present wife of the Doctor was formerly Mrs. Margaret Snee. Socially Dr. Thompson is a member of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 191, A. F. & A. M., of Uhrichsville, and is also connected with the chapter. FERDINAND HENRY GENTSCH, M. D., one of the leading physicians of New Philadelphia, of which city he is a native. was born February 12, 1817. He is a son of John Conrad and Willielmina C. H.. (Böcker) Gentsch, the former of whom was born in the canton of Turghau, Switzerland, in 1806. Upon attaining his majority he emigrated to the United States, landing in New Orleans, whence he made his way up the Father of Waters to the Ohio River and continued by boat to Cleveland. He there met and married his wife, and resided in the Forest City until 1842, when he came to this city and opened up a hotel, which was one of the first in the place. At the same time the elder Mr. Gentsch carried on a good business as a boot and shoe merchant. Here he made his home until September 19, 1854, when he PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 283 passed away. He was a Democrat in politics, and a great lover of his adopted country and its free institutions. Together with his good wife, Jolin C, Gentsch was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church. The mother of our subject was born in the kingdom of Hanover, Germany, of which country her parents were natives. Her father served in the German army, and was under Blucher at the battle of Waterloo. He afterward came to the United States, making the trip about 1830, and at once located in this state. He was a farmer by occupation, which calling he followed tin, his decease, which occurred many years ago. Conrad and Wilhelmina Gentsch became the parents of seven children, the eldest of whom died in infancy. Those living are: John; Wilhelmina, the wife of Conrad Meyer; Carolina, who married John S. Beigler; Daniel C., a resident of Washington, D. C.; Charles, who makes his home in Cleveland; and our subject. George Theodore is dcceased. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood in New Philadelphia, passing his earlier years in attending the public schools and assisting his father in the hotel until attaining his seventeenth year. July 22, 1865, he entered the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., from which institution he was graduated in 1870, and remained in the naval service until July, 1873. Prior to completing the course of study in that academy, he made four trips to Europe, and after graduating sailed on the vessel "Severn" for the West Indies. He remained on this flagship for about nine mouths, during the greater part of which time they were cruising. At the expiration of this time young Gentsch was taken sick and remained at home for about four months. After convalescing, he was ordered on the flagship "Wabash," on which General Sherman sailed for Europe. After leaving the service of the "Wabash," our subject was ordered aboard the "Juniata," commanded by Captain Luce. he remained on this cruiser about six months, and was then placed on waiting orders. We next find him on the "Richmond," on which. he remained for. several months.' -July 22, 1873, Mr. Gentsch resigned from the service, and there- after gave his undivided attention to the study of medicine, soon after entering the medical department of the University of Cleveland. After a three-years course in that institution he located in the city of Chicago for the practice of his profession, where he resided for six years. He then went to. Omaha, Neb., where he made his home for the following three years, when he returned to New Philadelphia, and has since made this city the scene of his labors. Dr. Gentsch is the proprietor of the principal drug store in this city, and is regarded as one of the most wide-awake business men and successful physicians in the county. June 15, 1893, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth L. McMurray, daughter of James McMurray. Mrs. Gentsch is a member of the Moravian Church, while the Doctor worships with the Lutheran congregation. In politics the Doctor is a strong Republican, and greatly interested in the success of his party. He stands high in medical circle's, holding membership with the American Medical Society. He also belongs to the Masonic and Odd Fellows' fraternities and the Knights of Pythias. Since his.return to New Philadelphia. Dr. Gentsch has built up a lucrative practice and is regarded as one of the most learned physicians of the county. He is a man of line address, genial manners, and is much esteemed in this locality. GEORGE W. SLINGLUFF, who died in Dover Township, October 10, 1879. is well remembered by his hosts of friends and neighbors, with whom he was always held in the highest respect. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, a man of fair judgment, upright character and amiable disposition. Though he supported by his ballot the Democracy, he was averse to political life for himself and would never accept nomination for office, although 284 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. at one time he was earnestly solicited by his friends to become the candidate on the Democratic ticket for Congress. He was one of the early and aggressive settlers of this county, and in 1845 built the residence in which his wife still makes her home. Our subject was a native of Baltimore, Md., born March 16, 1806. His parents were Jesse and Elizabeth (Deardorff) Slingluff. The former, in company with several Baltimore gentlemen, bought three hundred and twenty acres of land in Dover Township at an early day, and thereon erected a store, tannery and distillery. When our subject alas nineteen years of age, or in 1825, he. was sent there to keep the accounts and run the store. When the division of property was made by the partners, George W. was left to settle the accounts. He subsequently continued his mercantile venture in Canal Dover until 1845, at which time he purchased a farm, and there continued to dwell until his death. The first wife of George W. Slingluff was Miss Sarah E. Reed, of Warren, Ohio, who was born August 12, 1813. Their union was blessed with two children, Ellen, and an infant who died unnamed. Their mother died August 14, 1835. The second wife of our subject, formerly Mary A. Shriver, was born May 29, 1813, and died February 21, 1847. Their three children were: Augustus, now deceased; Edward, of Canal Dover; and Georgiana, who has passed from this life. March 2, 1848, George W. Slingluff was united in marriage with Miss Eliza A. Blair, who is still living. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 27, 1822, and was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Holme) Blair, both now deceased. They were residents of Cleveland, and in the early days opened the second warehouse in the Forest City. For several years Mr. Blair was engaged in the Mr trade on the Lakes, but for twenty years prior to his death he was retired from business affairs. Mrs. Slingluff is one of six children, two of whom died in infancy. Mary J. lives in Cleveland, as does also her sister Elizabeth. John H., a hero of the late Civil War, is deceased. Our subject was a man who was very just and exact, in his dealings with all. He never contracted a debt or owed a dollar to any man, and during his busy life he acquired a handsome competence. He was very domestic in his habits, fond of his home and devoted to his family. DR. GEORGE W.. GILDEA is one of the old settlers of Guernsey County, and for years has resided in New Gottingen. It has been said of him that he has made his profession his study and success his object, and he has certainly attained his goal, for he stands high as a physician and is thoroughly conversant with every branch of the medical science. He has ministered to the ills of his patients over a wide scope of country, and never refused to attend the sick, whether rich or poor. Like most of the brethren of his fraternity, he has been too much of a humanitarian to become wealthy, but by industry and thrift has acquired ample means with which to pass in comfort his declining years. The paternal grandfather of our subject, Cormack Gildea, was a native of Donegal, Ireland,- hi which country he lived until his death, which occurred early in this century. His son Michael, our subject's father, was also a native of Donegal, and came to the United States in 1806, landing at Baltimore after a long and rough voyage of about twelve weeks on the Atlantic. The latter married Ruth Gist, who was born in Baltimore County, Md. They had two children, namely: George W., and Susannah, who became the wife of Jacob Huffman, of Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pa. By a subsequent marriage Michael Gildea had two children, David and Mary Ellen. His death occurred at the home of the Doctor, at New Gottingen, Guernsey County, in 1864, at the age of eighty live Years. His wife died in Baltimore early in January, 1819. Dr. George Gildea was born Novenber 17, 1816, in Baltimore, Md., and was only two years old at the time of his mother's death. His father PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 285 placed him in the hands of comparative strangers to be brought up. The boy led somewhat of, an itinerant life for a few years, and received but few educational advantages. By the time he was nineteen years of age, he had learned the shoemaker's trade and, leaving his home at Emmitsburg, Md., he started out as a journeyman worker. He visited New Lisbon, Cleveland, Tiffin, Washington, Parkersburg (W. Va.), West Union, Ohio, Beavertown and many other places. By hard study at intervals in his work the ambitious youth picked up sufficicnt knowledge to enablc him to teach. For one term he was in charge of a school at a point four miles west of Hollidaysburgh, Pa., but.this business was not to his taste. He was next employed in a sawmill in Luzerne County, Pa., and subsequently lived for a time in Allentown. In the fall of 1844 Dr. Gildea returned to the state of Ohio, having a few years previously taken up the study of medicine, at the suggestion of Drs. Wilson and Wrigert, of Berwick, Pa. Having started.out in this direction, he faithfully held to his purpose, and after a full course of preparation spent the winter of 1847-48 at the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati. During his preparatory course Dr. John McFarland, of Washington, Ohio, was his preceptor, and to him our subject was deeply indebted for aid in mastering the intricacies of his profession. His first location was at Temperanceville, Belmont County, where he practiced for two years, after which, in 1850, he came to this place, where he has remained uninterruptedly, with the sole exception of four months in 1875. At that time he contemplated settling in Wilton, Wis., but he found the climate too severe and returned to his old home. November 27, 1845, Dr. Gildea married Margaret, daugh ter of James and Ann (Carr) Gallagher, natives of Donegal, Ireland, and New Gottingen, respectively. To the Doctor and wife three sons and a daughter were born. The eldest, Ruth Ann, has been a successful teacher for twenty-three years, at Zanesville, Ohio, and is now at home with her father. James Michael is unmarried and operates a. farm near .Gibson Station. John Francis married Miss Mary Pie, and lives in Bellaire, being 11 check master on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. They have two children, Paul and Helen Regina. George Vincent married Maggie, daughter of Dennis and Margaret O'Grady, and lives with our subject. He has two children, Marie Joseph and Leo Francis. The wife of our subject died September 16, 1855. May 8, 1862, Dr. Gildea married Ann E. . Gallagher, a sister of his first wife, and she is still living. In his political faith the Doctor is a Democrat. A member of the Roman Catholic Church, he exemplifies its best teachings in his daily life. Since August, 1893, he has held the position of United states Pension Examiner, with headquarters at Cambridge. For years he was President of the Guernsey County Medical Society. The Doctor is a warm-hearted and generous man by disposition, and his very presence, full of cheer, and strength, assists his patients to recover their wonted health. SAMUEL T. NAYLOR. There is in the business world only one kind of man who can successfully combat the many disadvantages and trials that come boldly to the front, and that is the man of superior intelligence and force of character, and one who is the happy possessor also of that energy that seems somehow to be the magic wand that transforms a poor beginning into a most flattering ending. To this class belongs Samuel Naylor, a man who by strict integrity and shrewdness of judgment has acquired a good start in life. He is at present residing in Canal Dover, where he is the proprietor of a finely stocked drug store, and is by able management reaping a good profit from this line of business. A native of this state, our subject was born in Stark County, March 27, 1844, and is the son of William B. and Elizabeth (Cassaday) Naylor, natives of New Jersey. They came with their respective parents to this state, and were here married and spent the remainder of their lives. Samuel Cassaday, the father of Mrs. Naylor. was a farmer by occupation, and. was the owner of the 286 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. land on which is now located the city of Alliance. This property was then in its original wildness. and to him is due the credit of clearing and cultivating it. William B. Naylor, although occupied for many years in farm pursuits, taught school for a time, and also traveled in the interests of a wholesale notion house in Canton, Ohio. His union with Miss Cassaday resulted in the birth of live smuts and flair daughters; of whom six are now living. The original of this sketch was the eldest of the household; Joshua makes his home in Salem, this state; Sarah is the wife of Charles Gee, of Canfield, this state; Ella married Thomas P. Hively, and is a resident of Canal Dover; Judson also lives in ('anal Dover; and Curtis S. is a resident of this place. Samuel T. Naylor pursued studies in the common schools of Mahoning County, this state, and, being ambitious to acquire knowledge, made the best of his opportunities, and is to-day well informed. During the progress of the late war, he enlisted, in 1862, in the Union service, but was rejected. Nothing discouraged, he again volunteered his services. two years later, and was ministered in as a member of Company G, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Infantry. His regiment was ordered into Virginia. and our subject participated in many of the hard-fought battles of that period, among them being that of Bermuda Hundred, Norfolk, Cape Henry, and all the conflicts which occurred along the coast of the James River. Receiving his honorable discharge in August, 1864, Mr. Naylor returned home, and time following year. on July e, was married to Miss Lydia. daughter of Charles Kellogg. To them have been born three children: Sherman L., who is a Lieutenant of the National Guards; Daisy A. and Willie C., both at home. For a number of years after his marriage our subject, traveled for a Cleveland house, selling patent medicines. A few years later he began the manufacture of various preparations, among which were his pain cure, cholera balm and liver medicine. They sold very rapidly, and proved to be just what Mr. Naylor claimed for them. Our subject took up his abode in this city in 1870, and for the past quartcr of a century has been identified with the business interests of this city. For twenty years he continued to give his undivided attention to his trade, but since his appointment as Collector of Tolls combines the duties of that position with his other interests. In 1893 he moved into a new store, which is fitted up in modern style, and is stacked with every variety of drugs and medicines, besides a full line of toilet articles, perfumes, etc. In politics he is a follower of Republican principles. Socially he is a Grand Army man. He is well known throughout the county and is respected as his upright life deserves. CAPT. GEORGE W. BOWERS. Tuscarawas County sent many brave, self-sacrificing men to the front during the Civil War, in a time that tested men's loyalty and devotion to their country. Among them was George W. Bowers, who won 'valor as a soldier and rose from the ranks to the important oflicial position of Captain of his company. The original of this sketch was born in Philadelphia, Pa., October 26, 1843, and is the son of John Ambrose and Catherine Amanda ( Wike) Bowers, natives, respectively, of Baltimore, Md., and Richmond, Va. The father was the son of Jacob and Naomi Britton (Burns) Bowers, and was of Scotch-Irish descent. The elder Mr. Bowers removed about 1835 to Philadelphia, Pa., where he was apprenticed to learn the trade of a currier. This he followed for five years, in time employ of John Conroy, an uncle, and at the expiration of that time began studying medicine, which he practiced for a time in the Keystone State. It was while living there that he met and married Miss Wike, and in 1848 they came West, and lived for about one year at Mt. Eaton, in this state. His next move was to Canal Dover, where he followed his profession, and also engaged to some extent in the tanning and currying business. He was somewhat promi- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 287 nent in public affairs, and was elected on the Democratic ticket a Justice of the Peace, which responsible position he held for many years. He was a devout member of the Catholic Church, and departed this life in 1874, aged sixty-one years. The maternal grandparents of our subject, who were John and Hannah ( Lytle) Wike, were descended from one of the old families of Virginia. Their daughter, Mrs. Bowers, was educated and reared in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church. She is still living, making her home in New Philadelphia. The parental household included six children, those besides our subject being Ambrose, who died when young; John, also deceased; James K., living in this city. which is also the home of William W.; and Josephine, who dcparted this life at the age of six years. He of whom we write attended the public schools of Canal Dover until fifteen years of age. when he entered the office of the Iron Valley Times at that place in order to learn “the art preservative." He remained in the employ of that paper nearly one year, when he came to this city and began working for the Tuscarawas Advocate, then edited by Andrew Patrick. Young Bowers was thus employed until the spring of 1862, when, inspired with patriotism, he enlisted in the Union army, as a member of Company G, Eighty-eighth Ohio Infantry. On account of a division in the regiment the company was cut to pieces, and our subject was made Assistant Commissary Sergeant of the prisons at Camp Chase and assigned to duty at that place. The command remained in the above place until Kirby Smith threatened an invasion of Ohio, when a 'detachment of the regiment was sent into Kentucky, going as far as Eminence, when they were driven back and returned to Camp Chase. While there our subject's term of enlistment expired, and he was mustered out and returned home. In June, 1863, however, he again offered his services in behalf of his country, joining Company B, One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Ohio Infantry. The company was soon ordered to Camp Robinson, Ky., and from there to Crab Orchard, where they formed a part of the Ninth Army Corps. After some skirmishing they reached Cumberland Gap, participating in the conflict at that point. Prior to this Mr. Bowers had been commissioned First Lieutenant, and was mustered in as such after the engagement. The next engagement which was fought was at Tazewell, Tcnn., on the Clinch River, against Longstreet's forces. Shortly after this conflict Lieutenant Bowers took part in quite an unexpected encounter. He was sent out in charge of a foraging expedition into West Virginia, and while en route he met Col. W. C. Lemert, who informed him that the Union wagon train had been captured and was being burned over in the valley beyond. On ascending the hill to look at it, with the Colonel, the bugler and a few officers, they very unexpectedly ran into the enemy, who made a charge on them. They at once rushed down the hill. the bugler sounding the call to arms, followed by the rebels. Just then they met the Fourth Ohio Cavalry, and it became their turn to put the enemy to flight. Although Lieutenant Bowers had no other weapon than his sword, he cut right and left, the light lasting for two hours, or until darkness overtook them. The result was that the rebels were driven back and a number of their men killed and others taken prisoners. The latter were taken back with them to Cumberland Gap. Our subject saw a great deal of hard service with the Ninth Corps, largely in front of, and skirmishing and manæuvering with, Longstreet's forces. During the winter of 1863-64 he was taken sick with lung fever, soon after the Tennessee campaign, and was sent to Cumberland Gap, where their command had headquarters. In March he went to Camp Cleveland, Ohio, where he was mustered out on the 5th of that month, 1864. A few months later, however, the Lieutenant, not willing to remain at home while an arm was raised against “Old Glory," recruited Company A, One Hundred and Eighty-fifth Ohio Infantry, which was organized at Camp Chase, and of which he was made Captain. The regiment was then sent into Kentucky, where it was divided and sent into different portions of the state. Captain Bowers was sent with a company to Lexington, where they did duty on the railroad lines. While there the Captain was detached from the company 288 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. and made Provost-Marshal General on the staff of Gen. E. H. Robson, where he remained until the surrender of General (Anther and the guerrilla chieftain, Pete Everett. He was then ordered to Cumberland Gap, in command of the main forces there, and remained until September 26, 1865, when he was mustered out at Lexington and sent to Columbus, Ohio, where he was paid off and received his honorable discharge. On returning home after the close of the war, Captain Bowers again entered the office of the Ohio Democrat, remaining for several years. While there he was elected Coroner, and remained in that position for eight successive years. In the fall of 1885 he received the nomination of the Democratic party for the office of Sheriff, and, being very popular in his county, was elected. On the expiration of his term he was again made the incumbent of the office, serving in all four years. Captain Bowers was married in July, 1863, while recruiting in New Philadelphia, to. Miss Sarah E., daughter of the Rev. John and Harriet (Gans) Grimm, natives, respcctively, of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The father is deceased. but Mrs. Grimm is still living, making her home in New Philadelphia. To our subject and his estimable wife there have been born the following-named children: Oscar O., Ambrose A.. George L. and Charles F. The latter is deceased. Both the Captain and his wife arc members in excellent standing of the Discrples Church. In social matters, the former is Past Commander of Andrew Crawford Post No. 6, G. A.. R., in this city, and is also Colonel of Union Command No. 55, Union Veterans' Union. He is likewise a member of New Philadelphia Lodge No. 107, I. O. O. F.; Bethesda Encampment No. 39, I. O. O. F.; and Equity Lodge No. 73, K. of P. Captain Bowers still devotes considerable time to newspaper work, writing for the press. He is a forcible, attractive writer, and when engaged upon some humorous article is quite at home. He has the reputation of having made one of the best Sheriffs Tuscarawas County ever had. He has been quite active and influential in politics. and always supported Democratic candidates until the last election. What he may be in the future, when the political lines of the parties are more clearly defined and the issues now agitating the people more definitely adjusted, can not now be foretold. This much is sure— that he will be on the side and with the party that will support the issues and principles that, in his judgment, will best serve the interests of the country. Captain Bowers is one of the best known men in the county, is charitable and full of human kindness, popular and esteemed by all. SIMON LIMBACH is Justice of the Peace, and is engaged in general farming and. stock-raising on his farm, situated on section 4, York Township. At various times he has been called upon to occupy positions of trust and honor, and has always discharged the duties devolving upon him with zeal and fidelity. For a period of nine years he was the capable Trustee of York Township, and in 1892 was appointed Justice of the Peace, in which capacity he is still serving. Simon Limbach was born April 7, 1852, and is a son of Adam and Denim (Schurr) Limbach, natives of Getmany. They early left the Fatherland, and were among the first settlers of this county where they continued to reside the remainder or their lives. Adam Limbach was born in 1810, and died in 1874. His wife was born about 1817, and came to Tuscarawas County with her mother when she was a little girl. Adam Limbach was Township Trustee for several terms, and in politics was a Democrat. Religiously he and his wife were affiliated with the German Reformed Church. The brothers and sisters of our subject are as follows: David, who is engaged in general farming in this township; George, a lumber merchant of New Philadelphia;. Adam, a farmer of this township; William, who owns a farm in Jefferson Township; Catherine, wife of August Kuhn, an agriculturist of this township; Mary, whoseure husband, A. Schwartz, operates a farm in York Township; Elizabeth, who. became the wife of William PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 289 Beaber, a farmer of this township; and Caroline, wife of D. Bear, also engaged in farming in this township. Simon Limbach was reared on his father's farm, and acquired his education in the district schools of the neighborhood. He gave his assistance to his parents until he reached his majority, when he started out in the world. to make his own living. His first independent undertaking was as a sawyer in a sawmill. There he continued as an employe for a year, and at the end of that time purchased an interest in the plant. For the next 'fourteen years he gave his attention to this business, and by industry and perseverance laid the foundation of his future competence. In 1880 he sold out his share in the mill, and invested the proceeds in the farm which has since been his place of residence. This homestead comprises one hundred anti six acres of fine land, and upon it are to be found good improvements. Mr. Limbach has proven himself to be a man of practical and progressive ideas, and the thrifty appearance of his place indicates his ability and watchful care. In 1875 our subject married Miss Lizzie Angel, who was born July 23, 1458. Her parents, Hiram and Caroline (Hahn) Angel, reside on a farm in Jefferson Township, and have lived in this county since 1854. Mr. Angel was born in Carroll County, but his wife is a native of Gcrmany. Their family comprised two sons and live daughters. nanmely Rosetta, wife of D. Gribble, a farmer of Jefferson Township; Lizzie, Mrs. Limbach: Nancy .1.. wife of W. Schaad, a saddler of Rickersville, Ohio; Mary, wife of D. Gruber, a merchant of Ohio; Amelia, wife of F. Anderegg, who operates a farm, and is a school teacher of Rush Township; William H., who has taught school, and is now attending college; and Charles F., who is fitting himself as a teacher in the New Philadelphia schools. The only child of our subject and his wife is Adam E.,. who was born October 7, 1877. He is a young man cif marked ability and intelligence, and. at the present time is devoting his energies to conducting a school in Jefferson Township. In educational matters Mr. Limbach has been interested and active. His own advantages in this direction were not such as are afforded the present generation, and, though he became well informed by private study and reading, he is a believer in good schools and teachers, thus fitting the young for a successful career in the world. For three years he served as School Director, and at all times has been ready to contribute to the erection of new schools and other worthy enterprises. Though he and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church, they attend the Lutheran congregation, as their place of meeting is more convenient to their home. WINFIELD SCOTT, M. D., of Senecaville, is a graduate of the Cincinnati (Ohio) Medical College, and for the past fifteen years has engaged in the practice of his profession in this city. He stands high among the brethren of his calling, and enjoys widespread fame for his scholarly and practical ability. As a citizen he is highly respected for the interest he takes in all matters of public moment. and he is looked upon as a leader in local affairs. The Doctor is a descendant of Hugh Scott a native tire of County Donegal, Ireland, who came to America soon after the Revolutionary War. A year later he went to Fayette County, and from there to Jefferson County, Ohio. Tie leased land near Steubenville, cleared it and received the use of the place for a term of years as compensation for removing the timber and putting the land under cultivation. During this time the principal stock which he raised was tobacco. Before leaving the Emerald Isle he was married, and to himself and wife were born four sons and eight daughters. The eldest, Mathew, married a Miss Scott, and settled in Monroe County, Ohio. Nancy became the wife of James Scott (a brother of Mathew Scott's wife), and settled in this county; Jane wedded John Bainum, and located near Mt. Ephraim, Noble County; James, our subject's father, 290 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. married Eliza Dickerson; Rebecca became the wife of William Coen, of Noble County, who was killed in 1834 by a falling tree; Thomas wedded a Miss McCauley, and became a resident of Grant County, Ind.; Sarah married Abram Asher, and resided in Noble County; Susan, who died in the vicinity of Senecaville, was the wife of George Shafer; William married a Miss Nelson, and settled in Vinton County; Catherine, Mrs. Jacob Downey, lives near Cumberland; and Mary, Mrs. Thomas Downing, settled in Missouri. James Scott, the Doctor's father, was born in February, 1803, near Steubenville. He continued to reside under the parental roof until reaching man's estate, and after his parents became old and infirm he took care of them for several years. In the spring of 1818 the family settled on the farm now owned by Andrew Rhine. This is situated on Opossum Creek, in Buffalo Township, Noble County, then comprised within the limits of this county. There they took a lease and placed a large acreage under cultivation, raising tobacco as their staple crop. In addition to farming, James Scott worked as a carpenter, building many houses and barns in this vicinity. In 1834 he invested what money he had saved in a farm in Valley Township, now known as the Solomon Longwood place. This comprised one hundred and sixty acres, and to this he afterward added forty-four acres. The house, which is still standing on this homestead, was built by Mr. Scott about 1853. In 1834 he was first married to Miss Elizabeth Shaw. Their only child, Harriet, became the wife of Richard Dickerson. Some years after the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, January. 6, 1842, the father married Eliza, daughter of Simeon and Anna (Hart) Dickerson, who lived at Dickerson's Bridge, on Wills Creek. Richard, father of Simeon Dickerson, was one of the pioneers of Cambridge, whither he went in 1804. To James and Eliza Scott were born Henry C.; Sarah Ann, Mrs. James B. McDonald; Winfield, the subject of this article; Mary Jane, Mrs. David N. Secrest, now of Kansas; Theodore Parker, who died at the age of twelve years; Charles Wilber, who married Anna Secrest, and lives on the old homestead; and Eliza, who has long been a member of the Baptist Church, and who is noted for her acts of kindness and love toward the sick, destitute and suffering. James Scott was a typical pioneer of the West. He wore a suit made of buckskin and kept his table supplied with an abundance of wild game. He was a fine shot and always won a large share of the turkeys put up at the numerous matches that formed a feature of the country sports of those days. Like many hunters of large game, he despised a shotgun and never used one. A man of vigorous constitution, he was strong and hardy until about three years before his death, which occurred November 18, 1894, when he had, attained the good old age of ninety-one years. With the exception of 1856-60 he voted in every Presidential election from that of Adams, in 1824, until the one which took place only a week or so before his death. On the dissolution of the Whig party he affiliated with the Democracy. One of his prominent characteristics was his scrupulous honesty and integrity. Dr. Winfield Scott was born March 10, 1848, on his father's farm, where he continued to dwell until reaching his majority. He made the best of his educational advantages, and at the age of eighteen years began teaching school, continuing. in this field of labor for seven year successfully. In the mean time he prepared himself by private study, and later was enrolled as a pupil in the Normal University at Lebanon, Ohio. After taking a scientific and practical English and business course, he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in 1872. For some three years subsequently the Doctor taught school, and on choosing the profession of medicine for his life work, entered the office of Dr. Wall, of Cambridge, where he industriously studied for nearly three years. During this period He spent one year at Ann Arbor, Mich., and one year in the Cincinnati Medical College, where, on the 28th of February, 1877, he received his degree. Going to Point Pleasant, he began to practice, remaining there for two years. In 1879 he came to Senecavillc, and from that time until 1887 was in partnership with Dr. Noah Hill. For the past seven years he has been alone in practice, and has succeeded in building up a large clientage. He is PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 291 a tireless student, and possesses a vast fund of information and knowledge on a variety of subjects. his library is unusually comprehensive and well selected, and his medical works comprise those of the best and most modern writers. April 6, 1878, our subject married Miss Candace L. Hill. The lady is a daughter of Dr. Noah Hill, of Senecaville, whose biography appears elsewhere in this volume. Four children have come to bless the union of the Doctor and wife, namely: Walter, Bernice, Frostie and Winfield, Jr. JACOB GOMBER. The history of Guernsey County would not be complete if we were to omit the biography of Mr. Gomber, one of its very earliest residents. He was born in Frederick City,. Md., September 9, 1759, and died while residing in Cambridge, in March, 1820. He was married, May 20, 1787, to Miss Susanna Beatty, the ceremony taking place at Frederick City, Md. The fruits of this marriage were fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters. While residing in Maryland, Jacob Gomber had charge of the ferry over the Monocacy River. On leaving Frcderick City he came to Cambridge, and was present at the survey of the town plat, and the adjoining lots. At this time he was living with the family of his father-in-law, John Beatty, who resided in the first house built in Cambridge. He no doubt began the erection of the second log cabin, built on the eminence now owned by Stoner (it Scott on Wheeling Avenue. His co-partner at this time, Col. Z. A. Beatty, chose the square directly opposite on the south, where he built his residence. Jacob Gomber built the old portion of the McCartney House, located on the corner of Steubenville and Eighth Streets. this death occurred in the Gomber & Beatty storeroom, a brick structure occupying a lot on Wheeling Avenue, where now stands. the dwelling of J. P. Cain. He was suddenly striken down while making a call at the store. At that time he was living in a frame residence on the site of the Lyndon Hotel. Our subject was one of the substantial residents in the early history of Cambridge. He was possessed of a fair education, was social in his habits, and was often looked to for counsel and advice. e wan often the arbiter of many disputed points growing out of the disposition of the estate with which he was jointly connected. It is a remarkable fact that he and Colonel Beatty had such confidence in each other that they sold and conveyed the parcels of their large estate, making the division as they went along, without keeping any account of the transactions with each other. The Gomber Mill, which was built on Wills Creek, was erected by our subject. It occupied a site in what is now the corporate limits of Cambridge. On the organization of Guernsey County, he gave to it its name, in honor of the Guernsey settlers; also named the town and creek. He was appointed the first Judge of the Probate Court; and thus presided at the first term of court, when the county ofFicials were appointed. In this capacity his knowledge of men was of great value in selecting these various officials, and the records show as bright a beginning for Guernsey County as appears in the history of any other county in Ohio. Of the large family born to Mr. Gomber, only four lived to mature years, all daughters. They were Susan, who married Judge George Metcalf; Sarah P., who became the wife of Thomas Metcalf, and on his death married Col. Gordon Lofland; Catherine, married to Gen. Robert B. Moore; and Maria, Mrs. James B. Moore. Of the descendants of this family but few are living in Cambridge. These are Mrs. Caroline Hutchison, daughter of Sarah P. Lofland, and .I. Sterling Thomas and Mary Thomas, grandchildren; Mrs. Margaret Wheat, granddaughter of Susan Metcalf; and Mrs. Catherine McMahon, granddaughter of Catherine G. Moore. HON. WILLIAM J. SPEERS, a man universally popular, and one who has achieved success in life, furnishes the subject of the present sketch, and we are pleased to represent such a pleasant and public-spirited gentleman in our RECORD. Besides filling the responsible posi- 292 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD tion of Postmaster of Salem, Guernsey County, he is carrying on a general mercantile establishment, and receives the patronage of the best people for miles around. Mr. Speers was born in Jefferson Township, this county, December 3, 1842, and his parents were Robert and Elizabeth (McCulley) Speers. Robert was born at Belfast, Ireland, and died in 1885, at the age of seventy-eight years. He in turn was the son of John and Elizabeth Speers, natives of Scotland, who removed during their early life to the Emerald Isle, and there made their home until a desire to see something of.the New World caused them to cross the Atlantic. On arriving on American soil, they made their way to this state, of which they had heard glowing accounts, and the grandfather entered the land from the Government in Guernsey County which is owned. by our subject at the present time. Elizabeth Speers was born in Ohio County, Va., in December, 1809, and is now living in Salem, this state. Her parents were James and Margaret McCulley, who made the journey to America from their native Ireland about 1823.. By her union with Robert Speers, she became the mother of two sons and six daughters, of whom the eldest, Mary J., is now the widow of George Grimes, and makes her home in Monroe Township, this county; Elizabeth is deceased; Martha married A. C. Barker, a resident of Cambridge, this state; Keziah is the wife of George Lanning, 6f this township; William J. is the original of this sketch; Rose married John McCormick, and is living in Belmont County; Catherine is deceased; and James is living in far-away California. Although a lad of sixteen years when beginning to make his own way in the world, our subject had acquired a good education, and was engaged to teach school at 82 per day. He continued teaching until attaining the age of thirty-two years, only in the winter season, however, as during the summer months he worked at farming. At the expiration of that time he embarked in the mercantile-business at Clio, this state, and for four years was very prosperously engaged. He then-disposed of his stock of goods at that place and removed to Kimbolton, where he established a drug business, and at the same time carried on a good trade as a provision merchant. This he followed for five years, when he received a good offer from Andrew McCreary to go into partnership with him at Sugar Tree Creek, this county. In order to do this, he sold his store in Kimbolton, and for two years these gentlemen. were the proprietors of a thriving business as general merchants. Mr. Speers then purchased the interest of his partner in the store, and carried on affairs alone for three years, when he again sold his stock, this time taking a trip to Kansas. Being favorably impressed with the prospects presented to him there, he remained for two years, engaged in farming and trading. This not proving a congenial or a very profitable business,' he returned at the end of that time to Guernsey County,. and bought out Thomas L. Libarger, of New Comerstown, who was then in the mercantile business at that place. At the same time he bought out James L. Jones, of Salem, running both concerns for a while, then consolidating both at Salem. Here, in 1886, he became the possessor of a well stocked store. He deals in the line of goods which is best suited to the needs of the people of the surrounding country, and which he retails at popular prices. Mr. Speers has been very. successful as a business man, and owns another store at Postboy. Our subject received his appointment of Postmaster under President Cleveland's first administration, and so efficient has he proved in this capacity, and so popular is he with all, that he has been the incumbent of the office ever since. he is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and in politics, as the reader doubtless knows, is a Democrat, tried and true. Mr. Speers and Miss Narcissa J. McConnell were married December 27, 1865. The lady, who was born in Harrison County, this state, December 6, 1844, is the daughter of Robert and Margaret McConnell, also natives of that county. Her father took up his abode in Guernsey County in the year of her marriage, and spent the remaining years of his life in farming. He reared a family of the following children: Narcissa, who is now Mrs. Speers; John, living in Iowa; Elizabeth, the wife of Charles Thomas,. also of Iowa; William. deceased; PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 293 Mary, the wife of William Mercer, living at Apple Creek, Mich.; Agnes, deceased; Belle, wife of Newman Dedrich, a minister of the Methodist Church of Tacoma, Wash.; Ida, wife of Mathew Eagleton, Superintendent of the public schools at Denver, Colo.; Marion, living at Taylor, 'rex.; Ollie, who also makes his home in the above place; Valentine, living in Scio, this state; Grace, now the wife of Thomas Robinson, of this county; Oliver, a resident of Taylor, Tex.; and Clyde, teaching school in this county. Robert McConnell was active in.the affairs of his township, and at different times held the office of Supervisor of his township, and served as School Director and Trustee. he was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, and was well known in the county, and well liked by his acquaintances. The seven children born to Mr. and Mrs. William. J. Speers are Robert B., living at Greeley, Colo.; Cora B., the wife of Mark Snyder, a farmer of this county; Myrtle, deceased; Lulu M., .James W., Thursa and John C., at home with their parents. JOHN LEBOLD, deceased, was one of the pioneers of Lawrence Township, and a man respected by all who had dealings with him. The following facts are gleaned from an article which appeared in the Ohio Democrat, December .28, 1893,. He was born October 28, 1816, in Groeningen, kingdom of Wurtemberg, Germany. In a family of nine children born to Conrad and Hedwig Lebold, he was the seventh in order of birth. With the other members of the family he came to the United States when a lad of fourteen years. Their first settlement was in Zoar, Ohio, where they arrived in the fall of 1830. Conrad Lebold was a cooper by trade, and worked at his calling for eighteen months while a resident of Loam Afterward he bought the land then known as the Moser Farm, which he mild-. vated for a number of years, also working to some extent at his trade. He died in 1860, in his eighty-fourth year; while his wife, who died ten years previous, reached her seventy-fourth year. Their children were as follows: George, John C., Hedwig, Christiana, .Jacob, Barbara, our subject, Frederick and Maria. The two elder boys were coopers by trade. George lived in Sandyville for a few years, and then went to Alton, Ill. John Conrad followed the cooper's trade in Zoar for seven years, then removed to Seneca County, and engaged in farming until his death, in 1889. Hedwig, the eldest daughter, married Jacob Shutz, of Massillon, and subsequently became the wife of Mr. Hammel. For some years she resided in Illinois, but about 1852 returned to Bolivar, and there dwelt during the remainder of her life, her death occurring in 1891.- Christiana ',harried Martin Smeltz, and removed to Seneca County. ,Ohio, about 1835, dying there some twenty-three years later. Jacob, who also became a resident of Seneca County about 1835, was a successful farmer, and is still living in Attica, Ohio. Barbara married Jacob Smeltz about 1840, and is now living in Williams County, this state. Frederick married Maria Zutavern,.and died in 1879, upon the old homestead, which he had owned and cultivated for years. Maria, the youngest of the family, wedded Jacob Hawk, Sr., who was a farmer in early life, but became associated with the firm of C. Aultman & Co., of Canton, Ohio, where they are still. living. John Lebold, whose. name heads this article, remained with his father until twenty-five years old, when he married Catherine Maurer, also a native of Wurtemberg, who came to this country with her parents in 1841. The young couple began their married life in 1842, with a very moderate share of this world's goods, but they were possessed .of energy and economy, and accumulated money from the first in addition to providing all necessities. They received a part of the old homestead, some one hundred and ten acres, for which they. paid $1,360 to the other heirs, and in addition surrendered one-third of the gross proceeds of the farm to his father,. who survived their marriage eighteen years. As the time passed tract after tract was added to the homestead, until it comprised six hundred acres. Later they bought land in va- 294 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. rious parts of this county. and also in Missouri. and at one time owned fully threc thousand acres. Mr. and Mrs. John Lebold reared :t family of nine children. and two died in infancy. Those who still survive arc as follows; Jacob R.. whose sketch appears in another part of this work; Johu .1.. who married Mary Bender, and lives in. Sandy Township; Samuel A., who cultivates the northwestern part of the old homestead; Conrad H., who married Maggie Knotts, of Bolivar; William F., whose history will be more fully noted later; Susan, wife of J. V. Bruckman, of Great Bend, Kan.; Catherine, wife of G. Feller, of this county; and Lizzetta. The parents of this family gave to each a good start in life, either in the shape of a farm or its equivalent in money. The death of John Lebold occurred December 10, 1893. He survived his noble wife two years. eight months and nineteen days, and had she lived another year they would have celebratcd their golden wedding. No one was ever turned from their door hungry or shelterless. They were always ready to help the deserving poor. and all who knew them revered them for their kindness and goodness of heart. In the extensive business ttansactions conducted by Mr. Lebold, he was rarely involved in litigation, preferring to suffer a wrong rather than resort to law. He was a member of the Odd Fellows' society, and was also connected with the Masonic order. Both himself anti wife were faithful and active members of the German Lutheran Church front their early wears. William F. Lebold, a worthy son of the hunt wed old settler whose history we have traced, was born June 19, 1859, and grew to manhood on his father's farm. He had learned habits of economy and industry, which have proved to be of the utmost benefit in his later life. After his father's death he became the Possessor of four hundred and thirteen acres. of the original homestead. This iand lies along the bottom of the rich Tuscarawas Valley. On the place mire good barns and substantial outbuildings, which are kept up in a thrifty manner. Mr. Lebold one of the industrious and energetic farmers of Lawrence Township. and is universally respected by all who know hin). February 28, 1883, William F. Lebold married Miss Mary Groetzinger. daughter of, Jacob and Magdalen Groetzinger, of Lawrence Township. They have three children, namely: Jacob J., William Arthur and Lillie A. For twelve years our subject has been a member of the German Lutheran Church, and is interested in its various workings. In politics he is it Democrat, and fratcrnally is a Knight of Pythias. DANIEL WYSS is the popular and efficient Postmaster at New Philadelphia, having. been appointed to this office by President Cleveland in April, 1893, and on the 1st of the following May took charge of all the duties pertaining to the place. Mr. Wyss comes from one of the pioneer families of this county, and was born in Sugar Creek Township October 10, 1$50, being a son of Christian, Jr., and Anna (Nickles) Wyss. In May, 1831. Christian Wyss, Sr.. with his wife and two children: (Elizabeth, aged eleven; and Christian, aged seven years) left his native home near Hochstetten, canton of Berne, Switzerland, for America. They. arrived at their destination in September of the same year,' having proceeded frlm) Switzerland to Havre, France, in a dray; from that port to New York in a sailboat, it taking forty-seven days to cross the Atlantic; from the metropolis up the Hudson River to Albany: thence to Buffalo by canal; thence to Cleveland, Ohio, on Lake Erie; and finally from the Forest City to Canal Dover in a canal-boat. On nearing Buffalo. Lizzie. the daughter, fell between two boats, anti from injuries received died in two weeks. Although the mother lived until March 28, 1874, when she had reached the age of seventy-live years, she never fully recovered from this sad bereavement. Having arrived at their new place of abode, Christian Wyss, assisted by his wife and little son, began to clear and improve the land on which he PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 295 had located. The first winter their log cabin was without a floor, but the following season one made of hewed planks added to their comfort. Instead of chairs, blocks of wood were used, and the chests which they had brought from the Fatherland answered for tables. Christian Wyss soon planted fruit trces and grape vines., and during the '50s and '60s he was noted as a grower of fine fruits and grapes. At county fairs he generally received the first premiums for his fine exhibits of fruits. In all things he was a strictly temperate man, and at the time of his death, which occurred September 17, 1879, he was quite well off financially. His farm, comprising one hundred and sixty acres, had been well improved, and his family was well provided for. At the time of his demise he was in the seventy-sixth year of his age. Our subject's father, Christian Wyss, Jr., was engaged in farthing during his entire life. He was an industrious and strictly honorable man in all his dealings with his fellow-citizens. November 1, 1849, he married Anna Nickles, whose birthplace was Biel, Switzerland, and the first-born of their union was Daniel, whose name heads this article. The other children in the order of their birth are as follows: Samuel, a farmer of this county; Mary Ann, who married Fred Balli, and died at the age of twenty-one years, leaving a son, Edward; Robert, a farmer near Ragersville; Caroline, Mrs. Fred Wyss, whose home is near Vining, Clay County, Kan.; Elizabeth, Mrs. Jacob Dummermuth, now living on the old Wyss homestead with her mother, and sister Rosa, who is yet unmarried; Louisa, the wife of Ernst Ladrach, a farmer near Ragersville, Ohio; Emma, who became the wife of Lewis Dummermuth, a farmer near Ragersville; and Jacob, who died in the year 1862, aged nine months. For several generations the Wyss family belonged to the German Reformed Church, and in polities have been adherents of the Democratic party. Our subject's grandparents, his parents, brothers and sisters, all Hired together as one family on the old homestead until death or the marriage of the children separated them. The father, Christian Wyss, Jr., died at his old home March 17, 1893, aged sixty-five years. Daniel Wyss attended the district school of Sugar Creek Township 'in his boyhood. In 1869 he went to Missouri, but remained there for only eight months. Returning then to his native state,. he spent the summer of 1870 in a select school in Shanesville, and the following winter taught school in Warren Township. Subsequently he taught six terms in Shanesville and vicinity. In the summer season he was variously employed at farm work, or in selling fruit trees, school furniture, etc. In 1878 his name was announced as a candidate for County Recorder, and October 8 of the same year he was elected by a majority of eight hundred and ninety-three votes on the Democratic ticket. After serving for three year he was renominated by acclamation, and October 11, 1881, received a majority. of nine hundred and ten votes. On the termination of his official duties, in January, 1885, he returned to his former pursuits and gave particular attention to the raising of nursery stock, small fruits, plants and flowers. In 1889 he purchased forty-eight acres of land near New Philadelphia in company with Samuel Ruler. This tract has since been well. planted in orchards and vines, small fruits and nursery stock. In March, 1892, Mr. Wyss was afflicted with rheumatism, which disabled him from successfully following his former out-door vocations. After Cleveland was elected, the numerous friends of Mr. Wyss persuaded him to make application for the position of Postmaster of this place. He followed their advice, and was duly appointed in April, 1893. We quote from the Tuscarawas Advocate, a Republican weekly paper, the following: "When Daniel Wyss was appointed Postmaster of New Philadelphia, he promised he would fit up a better office than we have ever had before. He has more than fulfilled his promise, for we now have not only a better office than we have ever had before, but we doubt if any town of equal size in the state has a better one." The following appeared in the Ohio Democrat, a weekly county paper: "New Philadelphia, Ohio, now for the first time in its history, has commodious and respectable postoffice accommodations, which are fully up to the public requirements. Its construction and furniture were made from plans and designs by the Postmaster himself, and are models of taste, neat- 296 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ness and convenience. It is now a comfort to transact business at the new postoffice, which was opened on New Year's morning." The room used as the postoffice was expressly built for the purpose, and the boxes, desks and entire outfit were modeled and furnished by our subject. In many other ways he has been an important factor in the improvement of the town, and has planted shade and fruit trees extensively in the place. Politically he has been very active, and has been a delegate to state, congressional, county and district conventions. He has served efficiently as Township Clerk and City Councilman, always keeping in view the best interests of the community. Socially he holds membership with Schoenbrun Lodge No. 430, I. O. O. F. At the home of Jesse Winklepleck, near Shanesville, this state, June 9. 1872. was celebrated the marriage of Daniel Wyss and Angeline, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Aultman) Winklepleck. The father was drowned near Shanesville, at Z. Miller's mills, when Mrs. Wyss was an infant, and her mother, Elizabeth, departed this life in the spring of 1894. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wyss, namely: Charles A., Ida E., Homer. Flora, George W.. Walter and. May, Charles A. died at the age of two and a-half years. Miss Ida her father's assistant in the postoffice. Mrs. Wyss was reared in the faith of the Lutheran Church and our subject, who was formerly a member of the German Reformed Church. has of late years been identified with the congregation of which his wife is a member.   ALFRED PHILIP SHAFFNER, who for a number of years was engaged in mercantile pursuits in Cambridge, was long considered one of her best citizens. The community felt that his demise, which occurred January 10, 1887 was indeed a public loss, for he was always interested in whatever concerned the welfare of his fellow-men and neighbors. A pillar in the Methodist Episcopal Church, he was a Class-leader and a Trustee, active in all good works. The parents of A. P. Shaffner were Philip and Elizabeth Shaffner. The former was a native of Germany, and passed his early years in Lebanon County, Pa. By trade he was a tinner. His wife died when her son Alfred was only four mouths old. The latter was born in Brownsville, Pa., January 23, 1811, and when eighteen years old came to this city. He obtained a position as a clerk in a store with his brother Jacob, who was then Postmaster of Cadiz. On New Year's Day, 1833, Alfred P. Shaffner, married Eliza J. White. Her father, Joseph White, who was a tailor by trade, was a very early settler of this county. where he continued to live until his death, which occurred in 1846. His wife bore the maiden name of Eliza Motte. The original spelling of the name Motre to was probably Moody, and the change was owing to the intermarriage of the family with those of French origin. The White family is of Irish descent, and Joseph White was orn on the ocean. His father was a school teacher. and a man of superior education. He was at one time tutor to General Harrison's children and on that gentleman's farm at North Bend. After his marriage, A. P. Shaffner kept a store for awhile at Brownsville. Ohio, north of Zanesville. Thence he removed to Senecaville from there to Cambridge, and from there to near Brownsville, Pa., where he ran a farm for short two years. Succeeding that period he was engaged in merchandising in Cambridge until he retired from active life in 1882. He was a Mason, and in politics was a Democrat, many years later becoming a Prohibitionist. Mrs. Eliza J. Shaffner was born April 4, 1815. During her husband's lifetime she was a true helpmate, and aided him in his work and plans. She frequently traveled with him when he went to buy goods, which were purchased mainly in Philadelphia. The journey was made by the old Concord conch; and the monotony was only relieved by varying the route. Occasionally they went to Wheeling by coach, thence to Brownsville by boat, by coach again as far as Cumberland, Md., and then by railroad to Baltimore, thence to Philadel- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 297 phia, New York and Buffalo. These trips are now among the pleasant recollections of Mrs. Shaffner, for though at times things did not go as they had been planned, they were on the whole novel, and gave them a better acquaintance with the world. At the time of the Mexican .War, the couple went to St. Paul by the roundabout way of St. Louis, as they took the water route. On another occasion they went to St. Louis in a buggy, the journey taking some fifteen or sixteen days. The rivers and streams were very high at the time, and they had some difficulties and hardships to endure. The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Shaffner died at the age of three years at Senecaville. A lady of kind heart and amiable qualities, Mrs. Shaffner lives only to do good to others as she finds opportunity, and many a poor person can testify to this fact. She has long been a worker in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and her life is in conformity with the teachings of the Golden Rule. JOHN FORNEY. Among the residents of Guernsey County who have prosecuted their work successfully and are now enjoying the fruits of their prudence and energy, surrounded with comforts, is the gentleman above named, who is now occupying a fine brick residence on his farm in Wheeling Township, and has a handsome income, affording himself and family a good maintenance. Our subject was born in Wheeling Township, April 1, 1816, to Abraham and Mary (Curtis) Forney, the former of whom was a native of Frederick County, Md. He in turn was the son of Abraham and Mary Forney, natives of Maryland, where the grandfather was engaged in the butcher business. They later in life took up their abode in Cadiz, this state, where they passed the remaining years of their life. Abraham Forney, Jr., emigrated to Guernsey County in 1811, from Baltimore, Md. This region was at that time in its primitive state, and bore little resemblance to its present cultivated appearance. Being a great sportsman, the animals abounding in the woods gave him ample opportunity to show his skill, and during his residence here he shot about four hundred deer, besides numbers of bears, turkeys and other wild game. His purchase in this section consisted of about four hundred acres of land, and on him fell the arduous task of clearing and placing under improvement this large tract. A short time prior to his death, which occurred in 1855, he had the satisfaction of looking over his broad acres of cultivated fields, knowing that they were brought to their then improved condition by much hard work on his part. Mrs. Mary (Curtis) Forney was born in Baltimore, Md., and died in this county about 1862, aged nearly eighty years. Her parents were natives of Maryland, and when quite young she was kidnapped and conveyed to the City of Churches, where she was sold. Mrs. Forney was married in Maryland, in 1801, and to her were born nine children, five sons and four daughters, as follows: Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary A., Solomon, Frederick, Sophia, Eli and Susan H. (deceased), and John, of this sketch, who was the sixth in order of birth. The father was well educated in the German language, but his knowledge of English was quite limited. His good wife was an intelligent and cultured lady, and well liked by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. They were very prominent in all good works in their neighborhood, and their death was greatly felt in the community. Our subject remained at home with his parents until reaching his twenty-fourth year, when he removed with his wife (to whom he was married in 1840) to a rude cabin in the woods, which had been formerly used as a place for storage of tobacco. They, however, lived in that rude structure but a short time, when they removed to a more comfortable dwelling across the road, built of brick. In this he lived with his wife, and also made it headquarters for a general merchandise store, sawmill and marble works. As his fortnnes grew larger, he abandoned these occupations and devoted himself entirely to cultivating his large estate. Mr. Forney was united in marriage, in. 1840, with Miss Eliza J. Wilson, who was born in Jefferson 298 - PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICL RECORD. County, this state, and died in 1867. aged forty-eight year:. She was the daughter of David Wilson, a soldier in the War of 1812. Of their children, Josephus was formerly a member of the Kansas Legislature, but is now practicing law in Topeka, that state; Isaiah is engaged in farming in Kansas; Charlotte is. deceased; Gilbert is representing his district in the Kansas Legislature; Lafayette is a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of this township; Violet is deceased; Hamilton is engaged in farming in Oklahoma; Eli is deceased; and one died, unnamed, in infancy. Mr. Forney chose for his second companion Miss Ellen Walker, to whom he was married in 1868. She was born in Harrison County, this state, August 31, 1844, and is the daughter of Lorenzo D. and Eliza (Forney) Walker, the former of whom was born in Harrison County, and died December 25, 1882. He was the son of Robert and Ruth (Poulson) Walker. Robert Walker was born in England, and on coming to the United States made his permanent home in the above county, and engaged in farming. Eliza (Forney) Walker is still living in Harrison County, where her birth occurred. Her parents were Frederick and Deborah (Hai ris) Forney, natives of Maryland. They emigrated to this state many years ago, and lived and died in Harrison County. The parents of Mrs. Ellen Forney wcre married is this state. and reared a family of two :on: and two daughter. d whom Mary is living at home: Ellen is the wife of our subject; Frederick is foreman of the car shops at Springfield. this state; and William is occupied as a farmer of Harrison County. They were honest, intelligent people. and during their life there was no place in which the stranger found a warmer welcome than at the board of this large-hearted family. By his union with Miss Walker, our subject has become the father of six children, viz.: Viola, now the wife of Harry Homersley, a farmer of Coshocton County; Chloe, wife of William Tipton. a lumber merchant living in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pa.; and Olive, Edna, Walter and Sargeant J., at home. Mr. Forney had at one time thirteen hundred acres of land in his home place, but this he has divided among his children, only retailing about two hundred acrcs for his own use. It is finely cultivated and on it are raised large crops, attention being also paid to stock-raising. Mr. Forney has in his possession many valuable relics, among them being a copper kettle which is several hundred years old, and a clock made over two hundred years ago. Although never an aspirant for office, our subject has contributed his quota toward the upbuilding of his township, and in many ways has aided materially in its improvement. He is a member of the Methodist Church, with which he has been connected for over half a century, and has been the recipient of all the offices in the congregation except that of pastor. He cast his first vote for William Henry Harrison, and since the organization of the Republican party has voted for its candidates. Mrs. Forney, who is one of the most liberal and devoted members of the Methodist Church, is greatly respected in her community, and bears the good-will of all who know her. HON. JAMES A. D. RICHARDS. Were it only for the present generation that this work is being compiled. it would be unnecessary to give space for the biography of the worthy citizen whose name is presented above, for is so well and favorably known among the. people of Tuscarawas County that little which is new can be -said of him. However. as history is written for the future, so in a sense is biography, and to place in substantial, endurable book form the record of one of the county's most distinguished residents is the object of this memoir. Mr. Richards was born in Boston, Mass., not of wealthy, influential parents, like many of the favored sons of fortune, but of people of limited means. He was early thrown upon the world to struggle with life and, unaided, to carve his own career. Hls childhood of indigence and early, long and wearisome toil served as the crucibles wherein sterling qualities were refined and tested, pre- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD - 299 paratory for public life and work and higher obligations. The boyhood of our subject was spent in Boston and New York City. Before reaching manhood he went West, locating in Ohio, where he engaged in farm work and went to school in the winter season. He was industrious, possessed of a bright, inquiring mind, and soon obtained sufficient knowledge to enable him to teach school. It was not his ambition, however, to pursue this vocation as a profession. He looked forward to a higher- station. he was frugal and saved his earnings in order to continue his studies, and soon began the study of law, being admitted in due time to the Bar. While practicing his profession he began reading medicine, in order that he might be qualified for medico-legal cases. After pursuing his studies in this science privately for a time, he entered the medical department of the University of Wooster, at Cleveland, Ohio, and upon leaving that institution returned to New Philadelphia, giving his attention exclusively to the practice of law. He was very successful, and soon rose to the front rank among the learned men in the profession. He thus continued actively engaged in practice until called by the people to serve them in Congress. Iii 1892 he was nominated by the Democratic party as a candidate for the Seventeenth Congressional District and was elected by a large majority. He took his seat in Congress March 4,1893, and on the re-organization of the house was placed on several important committees, among which were the Committee on Claims and Expenditures in the Postoffice. Department, of which latter committee he became chairman. Zealous and active in the discharge of his duties while in Congress, and gifted with oratorical powers in a very high degree, he soon came into prominence in that body and became a potent factor in its legislation. During the finding of the tariff bill and the discussion thereof, he delivered a speech on that subject which was extensively read, being regarded as one of the ablest reviews on the issues of that bill. During his Congressional. carcer, Mr. Richards has carefully and conscientiously looked after and guarded what he considered to be the interests of the people. In 1894 he was re-nominated, but was defeated in the fall elections by the Republican nominee. It was through no fault of his, nor from any want of popularity; he simply went down with his party. His mind is peculiarly adaptcd to the profession he has chosen, for the practice of which he has ably fitted himself. He is greatly devoted to his work, and his chief aim is to excel in it and to make himself useful. He thoroughly identifies himself with his cases, and in their trial .leaves nothing undeveloped that will lead to a successful issue. He is an eloquent, attractive and fluent speaker and a forcible advocate, always commanding and holding the attention of the jury and having the confidence of the court. He is of good form and feature, winning in address and genial in manners, charitable and sympathetic in disposition, and whole-souled and broad-minded. As a lawyer and legislator he is able and gifted, and as a citizen and a man is esteemed and honored. He is still in the prime of life, and with his abilities and experience can yet do much toward the betterment of mankind and the advancement of civilization. EDWARD W. DICK, a member of the firm of Mathias & Dick, is a leading and enterprising young merchant of New Philadelphia. He seems to have a natural aptitude fur commercial pursuits, and has displayed good executive ability in the management of his affairs. Of pleasing address, social and kind in manner, he is very popular, and is considered one of the rising young men of this place. The parents of our subject are Jacob and Elizabeth (Scum) Dick. The former was born in Germany, and set sail for the United Statcs in 1847, coining dircct to this county. For about fifteen years thereafter he was engaged at his trade as a stonemason. He then turned his attention to contracting and general building, working industriously. until shortfy before his death, which occurred in 1886. His wife, to whom he was married be-