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JACOB BROCK.
Jacob Brock, who is engaged in general farming in Perry township, was born May 26, 1841, on the opposite side of the road from his present home. His parents were John and Anna Maria (Conrod) Brock. The father, a native of Morgan county, Ohio, was born about 1819, but the family is of Swiss lineage and the paternal grandfather, Casper Brock, was a native of Switzerland, whence he emigrated to the new world, arriving in Zanesville about 1800. He and his family lived in the county seat for a time, afterward removed to Morgan county, Ohio, and later returned to Muskingum county, settling in Perry township. There were few settlers here, the county being largely wild and unimproved. Indians still lived in the state and various kind of wild animals were to be seen, the grandfather having more than one encounter with a bear. He married twice and had two sons by each wife. Those of the first marriage were named John and Jacob and those of the second were Jacob and John.
John Brock, of the second marriage, was the father of our subject. He was brought by his parents from Morgan to Muskingum county and here spent his remaining days, devoting his attention to farm work. He died at the early age of twenty-six years when his son Jacob was only four years old. He had married Miss Anna Maria Conrod, who was a native of Switzerland. After the death of her first husband she went to Perry county and there married a Mr. Johnson, who entered the Union Army at the time of the Civil war and was killed in the service. Mrs. Johnson then returned to Perry township, where she remained until called to her final rest, in March, 1894, when seventy-four years of age.
Jacob Brock, of this review, obtained a public-school education and after putting aside his textbooks worked on the home farm until after the inauguration of hostilities between the north and the south, when his patriotic spirit aroused, he responded to the call for troops, enlisting, in September. 1861, as a member of Company C. Ninth Ohio Cavalry, with which he served until the war ended and he was honorably discharged August 4, 1865. He was with Sherman on the memorable march to the sea and during the first year he followed Morgan's troops in Kentucky and then went to Tennessee. He participated in the siege of Knoxville and afterward went to Nashville and Decatur, and with his command was sent to tear up the Atlanta and Georgia Railroad, so that Sherman would not be hindered in his attempt to take Atlanta. Following the march to the sea he participated in the North Carolina campaign and was in that state when hostilities ceased.
After the close of the war Mr. Brock returned to his home with a most creditable military record and settling in Perry township worked in a sawmill for three years. He then sold his interest in that business and began the cultivation of rented land, thus carrying on farming until 1900, when he purchased the farm upon which he now resides. He owns altogether one hundred and thirty-one acres of land in two tracts and operates the home place and rents the other. He carries on general farming, having his fields under a high state of cultivation, and in the work of the farm he uses the latest improved machinery. His home is situated on the East pike about seven miles from Zanesville.
In March, 1870. Mr. Brock was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Handshy, who was born in Muskingum county, May 28, 1851, a daughter of David Handshy. Four sons and four daughters have been born of this union: David E. who married Stella Huffman and lives in Perry township ; Calvin L., who married Jennie Smith and lives in the seventh ward in Zanesville; Norris F. who married Grace Mock and makes his home in Norwich ; Frank W., who is teaching school; Emma, the wife of John Russell, of Noble county, Ohio ; Alice Jennie, Dorie M. and Jennie R., all at home.
Mr. Brock votes with the democracy and has served as assessor for three terms and also as pike superintendent. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the Patrons Industry, while his wife is a member of the Lutheran church. They are well known in the county and have many friends. Mr. Brock belongs to that class of representative citizens who owe their success entirely to their own efforts, for he started out in life empty-handed, and his diligence and perseverance form the basis of his prosperity. In all matters of citizenship he is progressive and in everything relating to the general good he is as loyal as he was when he followed the flag of the nation upon the battle-fields of the south.
JEROME W. MAKER.
Jerome W. Baker, the president of the People's Banking Company, of Frazeysburg, who is also connected with mercantile and other business interests of the town, was born in Dresden, Muskingum county, December 13, 1855. His father, William Baker, was a native of New Jersey and after reaching adult age married Miss Sarah A. Walker, a daughter of Squire Walker one of the early and influential citizens of Dresden, who served as justice of the peace there. In his political views he was originally a whig and later a republican. His daughter, Mrs. Baker, was born in Dresden and in February, 1905, celebrated her eighty-fourth birthday. William Baker, coming to Ohio when a young man, located in Dresden where he engaged in the hardware business and he was also interested in the iron industry of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a man just and generous in his business relations, being never known to take advantage of the necessities of his fellow men in any trade
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transaction. He died at the age of fifty-eight years. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Baker were born five children: Sarah H., the wife of David McNaught, a farmer of Jackson township ; Mrs. Anna McQuigg, of Muskingum township ; Melvina, wife of Williatn McNaught, a farmer of Jackson township ; Albert, who is engaged in blacksmithing in Frazeysburg; and Jerome W. The father was a republican, interested in the growth and success of the party, and he advocated and supported all progressive measures. In all life's relations he was true to his duty, while his reliability in business. loyalty in citizenship and devotion to his family won him the respect of all with whom he came in contact.
Jerome W. Baker attended the public schools of Dresden and spent a part of his boyhood days on the home farm, but later he engaged in clerking for Herbert Smallwood of Dresden. with whom he remained for a year and a half. He clerked for I. W. Ewing for three years and in 1875, with a small capital. began business on his own account in a little building in Frazeysburg which has since been destroyed by fire. In 1885 he purchased his present building on State street. a two-story structure, twenty-five by seventy-five feet, with basement. Here he has been very successful as a merchant, building up the largest business of its kind in the town. He has studied to please the tastes of a general public and has made his purchases of stock accordingly. Reasonable prices and straightforward methods have also been elements in his success and his prosperity in commercial fields has made possible his investment in other lines of business which have contributed to the general welfare as well as to his individual financial returns. In I yo2 the People's Banking Company of Frazeysburg was organized, Mr. Baker being one of the original incorporators. He was elected a director and the vice president of the company, with J. C. Hamilton as president and Samuel Frazier as cashier, while M. Frazier and T. L. Bennett, in addition to the officers, constituted the board of directors. in 1903 the bank was re-organized, with the following officers : J. W. Baker. president : T. L. Bennett. vice president : and Samuel Frazier. cashier. These gentlemen. together with Tames Frazier. F. Fleming and Samuel Parks are directors. The bank is capitalized for twenty-five thousand dollars and the deposits amount to one hundred thousand. The bank inaugurated a safe, conservative policy that has awakened public confidence and in consequence a liberal public support is assured. Mr. Baker is also a stockholder in the old Citizens Bank of Zanesville ; a director and stockholder in the Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville; and the owner of considerable real estate in Frazeysburg.
Mr. Baker has been married twice. He wedded Mary A. Patton, who died leaving a daughter, Inez. Later he married Miss Bessie Mendenhall, a native of Jackson township and a daughter of R. P. Mendenhall, a prominent retired farmer of the county. There are two children by this marriage : Roy E. and Walter J.
Mr. Baker votes with the republican party and has served as a member of the council of Frazeysburg and also on the school board. He belongs to the Presbyterian church and is interested in the material, social, intellectual and moral progress of the town and county to the extent that he gives tangible aid to every movement for the general good. His life is another illustration of the fact that prosperous and prominent merchants come from humble clerkships and that in the individual and his inherent force of character, not in his environment, lies the secret of
success.
JAMES L. NEAVE, M. D.
Dr. James L. Neave, popular socially and professionally in Dresden, where he is now successfully engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery, is a native of Cincinnati and conies of English ancestry, his paternal grandfather, Thompson Neave, having been born in England whence he emigrated to the United States in early manhood. He located in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he engaged in the hardware business, conducting a large store for that time. He became a prominent merchant of the city and his well conducted business affairs gained him prosperity. As his sons reached mature years he admitted them to a partnership and the store was conducted under the firm style of Thompson Neave & Sons. The grandfather died at the age of seventy years.
Martin Neave, father of Dr. Neave. was born in Cincinnati. Ohio. and was indebted to its public- school system for the educational privileges he enjoyed. He worked with his father in the store in early life and was afterward admitted to a partnership, thus becoming an active factor in commercial circles in his native city. He married Miss Mary Force, who was born in New Jersey, and they became the parents of six children, of whom two are living: Bessie B. and James L. The father was a republican in his political views and kept well informed on the questions and issues of the day. He figured prominently in commercial circles in Cincinnati for many years and there passed away at the age of sixty.
Dr. Neave completed his more specifically literary education in the public schools and then in preparation for the profession which he wished to make his life work he entered upon the study
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of medicine and subsequently was graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College with the class of 1874. At once opening an office in his native city he continued in practice there until 1878 when he entered the employ of the United States government, being in the Indian service for seven years at Fort Berthold as government surgeon, having charge of fifteen hundred Indians. In 1886 he located for practice in Dresden where he has secured a liberal patronage, having soon demonstrated his capability in checking the ravages of disease and restoring health. He has always kept well informed concerning the advance that is continually being made in the medical fraternity and is ever interested in any question that tends to solve for man the problems of life and health.
In 1878 Dr. Neave was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie M. Bailey, a native of Cincinnati, and their children are : Pearson N., who was educated at Cornell University and is now in New York city ; and Margaret R., at home.
Dr. Neave exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party and for two terms has served on the board of health. Socially he is connected with the Knights of Pythias fraternity and religiously with the Episcopalian church. His genuine personal worth as well as his professional skill endears him to friends and patrons and in his professional career he has kept in touch with the progressive spirit of the age which has been particularly manifest among the medical fraternity.
HENRY SCHWAB.
Henry Schwab, a florist of Zanesville, is a young man of good business ability, whose life record has been creditable alike to the land of his birth and the land of his adoption. He is a native son of Germany and when a lad came to the United States with his parents. George and Catherine (Veogtting) Schwab, who were also natives of Germany. They came to Ohio twenty vears ago, settling in Zanesville. The father is a locksmith by trade and for a number of years was thus engaged in Zanesville, after which he entered the shops of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company as blacksmith, following that pursuit for some time. He and his wife are still living in Zanesville and they have two children : Henry, of this review, and Louise, at home with her parents.
At an early age Henry Schwab went to St. Louis, Missouri, where he worked for some time after which he returned to Zanesville and located on land owned by his father. Here he began business twelve years ago as a florist, starting out in a small way, but gradually building up a good trade and constantly increasing his facilities to meet the growing demands of his business until he to-day has four large greenhouses with fifty,, five hundred square feet under. glass, each greenhouse being sixty-five by twenty feet. These are supplied with all modern appliances, being heated by hot water so that an even temperature can be maintained. He raises plants of all varieties and also makes a specialty of cut flowers and for size, excellence and beauty there are no finer plants or flowers to be obtained in this city or central Ohio than come from the greenhouses of Mr. Schwab. He raises the Glaire De Lorraine begonia, which he ships to all parts of the country. He makes a close study of his business, understanding all the needs of the various plants which be raises, and in his work he is systematic and methodical. He is vet a voting man, but already through his own energy and capable management he has built up a business which is very creditable and which is returning him a good income.
JOHN W. PINKERTON.
It is the enterprise. ingenuity and capability of the individual that produces the prosperity and development of the city and among the men who have contributed to the uphuilding of Zanesville through the institution and conduct of important and successful commercial interests is numbered John W. Pinkerton, now the president of the Pinkerton Tobacco Company. He has been a resident of this city since 1870 and is one of the native sons of Ohio, his birth having occurred in McConnelsville, Morgan county, on the 19th of March, 1843. He is a son of David C. Pinkerton, a native of Pennsylvania and a grandson of Alexander Pinkerton. The great-grandfather was killed by the Indians at Fort Duquesne, his wife standing as a horrified spectator of the scene. The family was identified with the early development of the Keystone state. Alexander Pinkerton became a miller of that locality and also owned and operated a farm near the fort. At an early day in the development of Ohio he removed to this state with his family, including David C. Pinkerton, who was then a child. The family home was established in Morgan county, where the grandfather at once began hewing out a farm in the midst of the forest.
David C. Pinkerton was reared amid the wild scenes of frontier life and assisted in the arduous task of developing the new farm. In early manhood, however, he turned his attention from agricultural pursuits and learned the silversmith's trade tinder George A. Jones, of Zanesville, becoming a proficient workman in that line. Later
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he removed to McConnelsville, where he engaged in business on his own account. In ante bellum days he was an advocate of abolition principles and his home was a station on the famous under ground railroad, whereby he assisted many a slave to escape from there and aided him on his way to freedom in the north. At one time he cut a panel from the door of the old Zanesville jail and thus freed the slaves therein. When the new republican party was formed to prevent the further extension of slavery he joined its ranks and continued a stanch supporter of its principles until s his death. He was a warm personal friend of Senator Sherman and lie served as probate judge of Morgan county for fifteen years, discharging the duties of the position with marked capability.
He married Miss Elizabeth Pyle. a native of Morgan county, Ohio, and a daughter of Abner
Pyle, of the same county. Her father was born, however, in Pennsylvania. of Quaker ancestry.
The death of Mr. Pinkerton occurred when he had reached the advanced age of seventy-eight years and his wife passed away in 1873.
John W. Pinkerton pursued his education in the schools of Morgan county, afterward worked at cabinet-making in the employ of an uncle. In the spring of 1861 he enlisted for three months' service in the Seventeenth Ohio Infantry and when discharged on the expiration of that term re-enlisted as a member of the Sixty-second Ohio Iniantry for three years. He was made second lieutenant under Captain Floyd and later he was first lieutenant and when twenty years of age he had 'become captain of his company. During the war he went as far south as Port Royal, South Carolina, and he participated in many important engagements. his valor being frequently attested where the battle raged the thickest. He was wounded in the head at the battle of Fort Wagncr, South Carolina. and his clothing was several times pierced with bullets. He now has a hat which he wore during the war that is pierced by several bullet holes. He went into the battle of Fort Wayne with forty-two men on the 18th of July, 1863, and at the close of the engagement but ten remained. He was in the hotly contested battle of Winchester, went with Butler's command up the James river and was in Virginia during the greater part of the war, the action of both armies concentrating in that portion of the country. When hostilities were over and the preservation of the Union Was an assured fact he was honorably discharged at Fortress Monroe. Virginia, and with a most creditable military record he returned to his home . Although but a young man he had been promoted from time to time and in his military career he displayed valor equal to that of many a veteran twice his years.
Mr. Pinkerton has been a resident of Zanesville since 1871, at which time he engaged in the whole sale grocery business with Frank Terry, continuing in that line until 1895, when he embarked in his present line as a member of the firm of Pinkerton Brothers. Later the Pinkerton Tobacco Company was organized and business is now carried on on Third street, between Main and South streets. The building has a frontage of ninety-five feet and is a two-story brick structure. At the present time, 1905, a new building is being erected that is five stories in height and fifty by seventy- five feet. It is also built of brick. The other building is four stories in height and is forty-five by one hundred and thirty-two feet. Employment is furnished to from ninety to one hundred people and the business is carried on according to modern progressive ideas so that success is attending their venture and the trade is now largely profitable.
Captain Pinkerton was married in November. 1864, to Miss H. G. Mortley a native of Morgan county. David H. Mortley, the father of Mrs. Pinkerton, was one of the best known men of this state. He served as state senator from the Coshocton district and was secretary of the convention of 1852 which framed the present constitution of Ohio. it being in his hand writing. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Pinkerton are : Sherwood M.. Mrs. Kate Bovard. Florence, Bernard and John \V. The family home is on the pike near Zanesville. where they have fifty acres of ground. The family is prominent socially and to the members of the household is extended the hospitality of many of the best homes in this locality. Mr. Pinkerton votes with the republican party and fraternally is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. the Masonic fraternity and the Grand Army of the Republic. His record as a soldier. citizen and business man is creditable, and while he has never sought to figure before the public in any official relations, he has nevertheless won for himself a place in the public regard that indicates the respect and confidence entertained for him by those who know him.
ROBERT BRUCE SHIRER.
Through almost a century the Shirer family has been represented in Muskingum county, the paternal grandparents of Robert B. Shirer having located here at a very early epoch in the development of this part of the state. George W. Shirer. the father, was born in Muskingum county in 1815. He was a carpenter by trade and he and his brothers built most of the town of Adamsville. He afterward left Adamsville and turned his attention to farming, which he followed for a number of years but subsequently he retired from active business, cares and his last days were
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passed in Adamsville. He died in October, 1901, while his wife, Mrs. Sarah A. Shirer, passed away November 22, 1900.
Robert Bruce Shirer was born in Adams township, November 24, 1862, and pursued his education in the district schools of Adams and Madison townships and in Adamsville. After putting aside his text-books he continued to live in Adamsville for a year and then removed to his present farm, situated in Salem township about two miles east of Adamsville, which comprised one hundred and eighty-nine acres of land and is devoted to general farming and stock-raising. In addition to the cultivation of the cereals best adapted to the soil and climate, he is also engaged in the raising of sheep, cattle, horses and hogs and being an excellent judge of stock is enabled to make judicious purchases and profitable sales, so that his business is bringing him gratifying success.
Mr. Shirer was married, November 30, 1884, to Miss Mattie Spragg, a daughter of Philip and Mary (Edwards) Spragg. Her father was born on the farm where he now lives and was a son of Benaga Spragg, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio. Philip Spragg is still living but his wife departed this life March 11, 1905. He is sixty-five years of age and makes his home upon his farm two and a half miles east of Adamsville, giving his personal supervision to the property. Mrs. Shirer has one sister and by her marriage has become the mother of four children : Ray E., Hallie M., Ralph C. and Lillie Dale. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are well known as people of sterling worth in the community where they reside. Mr. Shirer votes with the democracy and is now serving as trustee of his township and fraternally he is connected with the Maccabees of Adamsville. Throughout his business career he has carried on agricultural pursuits and the success which he now enjoys is attributable entirely to his own efforts.
J. P. KING.
The King family, as represented in Muskingum county, traces its history back to George King, of England, who when a youth emigrated to America, reaching Pennsylvania about one hundred and twenty-five years ago. He afterward married Miss Mary Wayne, a daughter of John Wayne of that state and they settled upon a farm near her father's home in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania. There they reared a family of ten children, namely : William. John, George. Patrick, James, Hugh, Charles, Elizabeth, Hannah and Sarah, all of whom married and with one exception reared families. While the seven sons in the latter part of their lives were farmers and owned land, during their earlier days six of the seven were mechanics, while John followed the profession of school teaching. George was a gunsmith, William learned the trade of miller and millwright, James followed shoe-making, Hugh engaged in carpentering and Patrick and Charles followed blacksmithing. George King, the emigrant from England, died about 1836 and was buried on his father-in-law's farm in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, while his wife Mary died at the home of her son Charles in Madison township, Muskingum county, Ohio, in 1850, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, and was laid to rest in the Prospect burying-ground. The ten children of the family have all passed away, and Patrick, Charles, Elizabeth, Hannah and Sarah are interred in the Prospect cemetery ; William, at Brushy Fork, Licking county, Ohio ; James and Hugh in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania; George in Green county, Pennsylvania ; and John in Virginia.
Patrick King, son of George and Mary King, and grandfather of J. P. King, whose name introduces this record, was born in 1789, in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, and was married on the 5th of July, 1814, to Miss Mary McClary, of Huntingdon county. He had served his country as a soldier in the war of 1812, and was married soon after his return, but his wife die in 1840, and was buried in the old Wheeling churchyard, both she and her husband having been members of the Wheeling church. On th 5th of May, 1844, Patrick King wedded Mari Wyatt, who survived him for many years, hi death occurring May 19, 1875, when he wa eighty-six years of age. He had removed fro Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania, to this county in the fall of 1832, settling near Sonora and in the following spring he located on a farm Madison township. He and some of his family made the journey from the home of Georg Crane to this township, settling on the south fork of Symmes creek, where they cut logs from which they built a cabin. They then brought the other members of the family to the new home with the exception of the mother-in-law, Mr McClary, who afterward came on horseback. She was then an old woman and was piloted b one of the boys over the hills and through the woods, there being no road a part of the was Patrick King at once built a shop of poles an began blacksmithing. Later in life he follow farming and became the owner of three different farms in Muskingum county but eventually sot all of these. He died at the home of his so Hugh King. In his family were eleven children, ten of whom grew to years of maturity
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Hannah, the tenth in order of birth, died in 1849, at the age of sixteen years. The three daughters all reached womanhood, and married and reared families, and two of them are buried in Muskingum county and one in Indiana. The sons are: George, Thomas, Hugh, James, William, Samuel and John, all of whom were married, reared families and owned farms in Madison township. Five of the number have passed away and their remains were interred in the cemetery of this township. Thomas, the second, is now eighty-eight years of age and is a farmer of this locality. John, the youngest, still lives upon the old home farm. Thomas and James each reared ten children and at the time of the first family reunion, held in 1883, all were living.
Hugh King, son of Patrick King. was born May 16, 1819. in Huntingdon county Pennsylvania, and in the fall of 1832 accompanied his parents to Muskingum county, Ohio, the family home being established in Madison township. He learned the blacksmith's trade with his father. assisting him in the Work of the shop in early life. Through the greater part of his life, however, he carried on general agricultural pursuits and became the owner of a valuable and well developed property improved with modern equipments. In early days he experienced the hardships and trials of pioneer life, the family home being established in the midst of a dense forest and there was not a religious or educational institution in the township, but the influence of the King family has ever been on the side of progress and improvement and their labors have contributed to the material, intellectual and moral growth of the community. For many years Mr. King continued active in agricultural pursuits but in 1877 retired from business and spent his last days in Adamsville, in the enjoyment of a well earned rest.
Hugh King was married twice. In 1839 he wedded Miss Anna M. Stoner, a native of Madison township and one of the eight children of John and Mary (Shurtz) Stoner. Her father died in 1875, and her mother passed away in 186o. They were people of the highest respectability and both held membership in the Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. King became the parents of eight children : J. P., a farmer and minister of Madison township ; George B., of the same township ; Mrs. Mary C. Stotts, residing near the old homestead Mrs. Mahala Skinner, of Madison township ; Mrs. Susan M. Spencer, of Zanesville, Ohio ; and Matilda J., Harmon and Neala A., deceased. Mrs. Anna M. King departed this life in 1856 and in 1858 Mr. King married her cousin, Angeline Stoner, by whom he had two sons : Harvey, a resident farmer of Madison township ; and Erastus, now deceased. Two of the sons were valiant defenders of the Union cause during the Civil war and Harmon died soon after his return from the south. George served with the boys in blue for about three years. Mr. King provided his children with good educational privileges and also assisted them materially in making a start in life. Through his well directed efforts in an active business career he accumulated a comfortable competence so that in his declining years he not only had all of the necessities, but was able to enjoy many of the luxuries that go to make life worth living. He served as trustee in both Salem and Madison townships but had little ambition to become an office holder, preferring to aid his county in other ways. He and his family held membership in the Methodist Protestant church and at all times his influence was given on the side of right, progress, reform and improvement.
J. Patrick King, whose name introduces this review, was born in Madison township, in 1840, and spent his entire life here with the exception of about ten years. He has always carried on general agricultural pursuits and is now the owner of a valuable farm of one hundred and sixty acres. The place is well improved with good buildings, while the fields are richly cultivated, the land being very productive. J. P. King married Sarah Hazlett, of Indiana county. Pennsylvania, in 1861, and unto them were born six children, five of whom are now living : Anna Ohio, widow of Ephraim Williams ; Matilda. widow of Frederick Adams, now Mrs. Edward West William H. ; Sanford H. : and Kenton H. Odessa M. died when an infant.
Mr. King has spent about twenty years in the Muskingum conference of the Methodist Protestant church and while actively connected with the work of the ministry did effective service toward the upbuilding of the cause in this part of the state and in extending the influence of the church. His life has ever been upright and honorable, commanding the respect, good will and confidence of those with whom he has been associated. He it was who instituted the annual reunions held by the King family, a notable event in the social life of Madison township and Muskingum county. The first reunion was held in King's grove, Madison township, September 4, 1883, this being the anniversary of the birth of George King, eldest son of Patrick King. These reunions were held annually until about 1891, when they were discontinued. The first year there were more than three hundred present and each year this number greatly increased. Programs of music and addresses were arranged, a band was always in attendance and a most delightful occasion was planned for the many participants. Picnic dinners were served and
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there was no social function in Madison township that was of greater interest or delight to those who attended.
ELIJAH H. CHURCH.
Elijah H. Church, who was a brick contractor in Zanesville, passed away here, March 22, 1880, and in his death the community lost one of its representative men and honored pioneer settlers. He was born here, December 19, 1809. Ohio was still largely an undeveloped wilderness at that time. Here and there a town had been started but much of the land was still in possession of the government and the Indians were yet found in the forests which were also the haunt of wild animals and game. There were no railroads and it required a long and tedious journey of the Ohio citizens to make his way across the mountains to the cities of the east. Mr. Church was here reared amid pioneer surroundings. He acquired his education in the schools of his native town and in early life learned the brick-mason's trade, which he followed as a journeyman for a number of years. He afterward became a contractor and was connected with the construction of many buildings, laying the foundations of a large number and also erected the entire structure at times. He was very successful in his business career, for being an excellent workman there were constant demands made upon his time. He always lived up to the terms of a contract, was honest and conscientious in all that he did and enjoyed a good patronage, which made him one of the prosperous citizens of Zanesville. He continued in active business up until within five years of his death, when he retired, enjoying a well earned rest until called to his final home.
On the 15th of May, 1834, Mr. Church was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth A. Fell, who was born in Pennsylvania, March 17, 1817, and is a daughter of Benjamin and Marjorie (Johnson) Fell, residents of Fayette county, Pennsylvania. Her father was a fireman and on leaving the Keystone state removed with his family to Ohio, where he secured employment in a foundry as a molder. He died at the age of seventy years, while his wife reached the very advanced age of ninety-two years. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom six are yet living, namely : Mrs. Church, Samuel, Isaac, Lucas, Benjamin and Rufus. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Church were born ten children but only three are living : John T., who was born in Zanesville, November io, 1837 ; Mrs. Annie G. Furgeson, and George W., who was born in Zanesville, February 22, 1842. The sons George W, and Charles B. were soldiers of the Civil war, defending the Union cause throughout the entire struggle.
Mr. Church was a republican in his political views and was deeply interested in city and state affairs, always keeping well informed on the questions and issues of the day, yet never holding or desiring office. He was particularly prominent and popular among the early settlers, the friendships of his youth enduring through many years. Few men were better informed concerning the early history of Zanesville and he wrote many articles for the Pioneer Society, giving accounts of the days when Zanesville was a little village and of the events which framed its policy and formed its history. He was a man of genuine worth, who without ostentation or display exemplified in his life the sterling traits of character which in every country and clime command respect and confidence.
WILLIAM WELSH WARFEL.
William Welsh Warfel, now deceased, was for many years a respected and worthy resident of Muskingum county, connected with its agricultural interests. He was born in Harrison county, Ohio, August 22, 1826, and was a son of Benjamin Warfel, who made his home in Harrison county and there died in 1880. William W. Warfel was reared to farm life amid pioneer surroundings for that was during the period of early development in this state. His educational privileges were such as the public schools afforded and in the school of experience he learned many valuable lessons. By reading and study he also greatly broadened his knowledge and became a man of excellent education. He taught school both before and after his marriage and ..(as actively identified with the educational development of his locality, being widely known in his day as a most thorough instructor. He came to Muskingum county in 1864 and purchased one hundred and thirteen acres of land in Jackson township from a Mr. Hawkins.
On the 25th of October, 1849, Mr. Warfel was united in marriage to Miss Julia Bartley, who was born in Pennsylvania, October 5, 1827. Her father, William Bartley, was a native of Ireland, born in 1803, and in 1816 he came from his native land to America. He, too, made farming his life work and he died in the year 1872. His wife bore the maiden name of Mary Brown and she too has passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Warfel became the parents of four children : Aaron Martin, the eldest, who was born November 12, 1852, was married December 9, 1875, to Miss Emma Jane Hardman, of Licking county. They have one son, Howard, who is now engaged in farming in the western part of Iowa. Mary Rebecca, who was born December 4, 1853, resides with her mother
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on the old homestead farm in Jackson township. William Bartley, who was born November 22, 1859, was married October 4, 1882, to Miss Maria Belle Fairell, of Muskingum county, and they have three children. John Benjamin, who was born August 30, 1870, died May 19, i9o4.
Mr. Warfel was a man of upright principles and honorable conduct, who, in his early life exemplified his faith in the Christian religion. He was a member of the Disciples church and was true and loyal to its teachings. In politics he was a republican and his fellow townsmen recognizing his worth and ability frequently called him to public office. He was supervisor for several terms, was twice treasurer of the township and for a long period was a member of the school hoard. The cause of education found in him a warm friend and he did effective service in behalf of the schools. Honorable in all life's relations, faithful to (lute and devoted to his family his upright character made him a citizen of worth and caused his death to be deeply deplored, when in i888 he was called from this life.
JOHN C. BOWMAN.
John U. Bowman. now deceased, was for many years a resident of Zanesville and left behind him the record of loyal citizenship and an honorable career in business and social life. He was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1836. His father, Urich Bowman. was a native of Germany, as was his wife, Regina. They removed from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to Ohio, settling in Zanesville, and here the father followed the baker's trade, which he had learned in early life.
John U. Bowman was only four or five years of age at the time of the parents' removal to this city. Having attended the public schools and mastering the branches of learning which fitted him for life's practical and responsible duties, lie then took up the painter's trade and not only mastered the business of house painting but also learned the butcher's trade with his uncle. In the winter seasons lie followed the latter pursuit and in the summer months engaged in house painting. He was thus occupied until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he enlisted for three months' service, becoming a member of Captain Plavford's Company in 1864. His regiment was formed at the time of Morgan's raid. Mr. Bowman was taken ill while in the service and for a year remained in poor health. In fact it was illness he there contracted which virtually terminated his life. Following his return from the war he devoted his attention to the trades of painting and paper hanging and after working as journeyman for some years became a contractor along those lines and had many patrons whom he worked for year after year. There were constant demands made for his service, his excellent work insuring him a continuation of a liberal patronage. He always did his work in a careful and painstaking manner, putting forth every effort to please, and by reason of fair prices and straightforward dealing was accorded a very gratifying patronage.
In 1859, in Zanesville, Mr. Bowman was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Startler. who was horn in Belmont county, Ohio, and was a daughter of Matthias Startler, also a native of that county. Her paternal grandfather, Henry Startler, of German birth and, coming to America in colonial days, served in the Revolutionary war. Unto Henry and Mary Startler, while residents of Belmont county, was born a son, Matthias Startler, who, after arriving at years of maturity married Catherine Snyder, a daughter of George and Fanny (Southard) Snyder. Matthias Startler departed this life in 1901, at the very advanced age of ninety-three years, but the mother of Airs, Bowman only lived to the age of thirty-three Years.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowman became the parents of four children : Robert, who is a painter by trade and is now engaged in civil engineering in the west, married Jennie Ratliff and has four children : Charles: Helen, the wife of Bert Lawger, by whom she has one child Edna. and Raymond. Ella, the second member of the Bowman family, is the wife of Andy Hoffman. Minnie is living with her mother. Charles, a painter by trade. wedded Miss Mary Taylor and has one child, Charlotte.
Mr. Bowman espoused the cause of the republican party on attaining his majority and continued to give it his support until his death, but was never an office seeker. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Zanesville and also to the Grand Army post and in both of these organizations he took an active and helpful part, being in sympathy with their basic principles. Almost his entire life was spent in Zanesville and those who knew him from boyhood days tip to the time of his death were numbered among the stanchest friends, which fact indicates that his life was at all times worthy of respect. He left his family an untarnished name and he is vet remembered by many who knew him and who appreciated his excellent traits of character.
THOMAS J. COMER.
Thomas J. Comer, well known in business circles in Dresden. where he was born January 18, 1854. is a son of Thomas J. Corner, Sr.. whose birth occurred in Jefferson township, Muskingum
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county, in 1817. He represents one of the early pioneer families, his paternal grandfather having arrived in this county at a very early day. Here he planted an orchard north of Dresden and later he entered land south of this town but lost that tract on account of a bad title. He was a native of Pennsylvania but for a number of years figured as one of the leading pioneer residents of Muskingum county in which locality he remained until his death. Thomas J. Corner, Sr., was reared here amid the environments and conditions of frontier life. For some years he conducted a hack line between Dresden and Zanesville, hauling all of the freight as well as the passengers between those places before the era of railroad transportation. He was united in marriage to Miss Perlina Thompson who was born in Virginia township, Coshocton county, Ohio, and was a daughter of Daniel Thompson, a native of England, who became one of the pioneer residents of the state of Ohio. Mr. Comer died July r, 1890, at the age of seventy-four years. He had been a witness of almost the entire growth and progress of this section of the state and had assisted in its development as it emerged from frontier conditions and took on all the evidences and improvements of civilization.
Thomas J. Corner pursued his education in the public schools of this city and between the ages of seven and twenty-three years was employed by the Dresden Woolen Mills. He afterwards worked for L. Rambo in his flour mill for a year and subsequently spent six months in Zanesville as an employe in the flour mill owned by Dan Applegate. He next engaged with the Howe Sewing Machine Company as salesman for three years and during that time he was in Columbus for one year and in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, for fourteen months. In 1884, however, he returned to Dresden and here embarked in the grocery business, while subsequently he became associated with the flour milling industry in the ownership of the Corner Flour Mill. From time to time he has invested in different enterprises in Dresden and he has recently completed and is now the owner of the Wilber Hotel which was named in honor of his younger child. This is a three- story brick building, sixty-six by one hundred and twenty feet, and he also has other property in Dresden, including the Corner Flour Mill.
Thomas J. Comer was married in Columbus to Miss Ida Graham, a native of Allegheny, Pennsylvania; and a daughter of George and Florence (Rose) Graham, who were natives of Pennsylvania and came to Ohio in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Cotner have two children : Clyde C., who is manager of his father's large grocery and general merchandise store which is located in the Wilber block ; and Wilber H., who is a student. The family is prominent socially, the hospitality of the best homes of the city being freely extended to the members of the household.
Mr. Corner is active in political circles, giving stalwart support to the republican party and keeping well informed on the questions and issues of the day so that he is enabled to support his position by intelligent argument. He is a Mason and belongs to Muskingum chapter, No. 45, R. A. M. He belongs to the Presbyterian church, and all of the interests which tend to improve conditions along social, intellectual, political and moral lines receive his endorsement and support. He is a man of keen discernment, readily comprehending intricate situations and finding in energy and determination the key that solves all business problems. That he has prospered is due entirely to his own resources and his life record should serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others..
PROFESSOR C. S. HOSKINSON.
Charles Silser Hoskinson, principal of the Zanesville high school and one of the most prominent Masons of the state, was born in Urbana, Illinois, in 1862, a son of John R. and Caroline E. Hoskinson. His more specifically literary education was obtained in Ohio Wesleyan University, where he completed the classical course and was graduated in 1889 with the degree. of bachelor of arts. In the same year he came to Zanesville and was appointed assistant principal of the high school, in which position he was retained until June, 1904. The following year he was chosen principal of the high school and thus for sixteen years he has been a factor in the educational interests of this city. He displays great zeal and earnestness in his work, is continually studying out new methods to improve the high school, raising its standard and promoting its efficiency and his labors have won him, rank with the leading public educators of central' Ohio. He belongs to various state educational associations.
In 1898 Professor Hoskinson was married to Miss Carrie Lee, a daughter of David Lee. They are members of the Second Street Methodist. Episcopal church and he has served on its official board since 1889, while for a long period he has been superintendent of the Sunday-school. His. interest aside from his connection with the school centers largely in Masonry. He is, however, a leading and charter member of Phoenix lodge, Knights of Pythias, in which he is a past chancellor and of the Royal Arcanum, of which he is past regent. He is a past master of Amity lodge, A. F. & A. M., past high priest of Zanes-
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vill chapter, R. A. M., has been a member of the grand lodge of Ohio for a number of years and he is now senior grand deacon.
JAMES FREEMAN ADAMS.
James Freeman Adams, whose activity made him a valued and representative citizen of Muskingum county, where he was well known as a merchant, farmer and justice of the peace, was born in Zanesville, July 12, 1812. His father, Seth Adams, was a native of Boston, Massachusetts, and was related to John Quincy Adams. Having arrived at years of maturity he married Elizabeth Apthorp, also a native of Boston. Corning to Muskingum county at an early day, when the greater part of this land was wild and unimproved and when the work of progress and civilization seemed scarcely begun, he secured a farm in the northern part of the county which he developed into a valuable and richly productive tract. Later he located in Zanesville and here erected one of the first houses of the city. Its growth and advancement since that time are well indicated by the fact that he had a garden between Second and Third streets, just north of Market street. He also imported the first Merino sheep into the l nited States from France, thus establishing an industry which has become a source of much profit to the country and for that act the state of Ohio is now erecting a monument to his memory in Columbus. He was a man of much prominence and influence in the embryo city and served as its mayor. He also figured in public affairs, aided in snaping the policy and molding the destiny of the city and was long numbered among the representative men of Ohio. His political allegiance was given to the wing- party.
James F. Adams, reared under the parental roof, pursued his education in the schools of Zanesville and after putting aside his text-books entered upon his business career as a clerk in the county seat. He afterward removed to Newark, Ohio, where he engaged in the foundry business with his father-in-law for three rears, and on the expiration of that period he returned to Zanesville, where he became connected with business interests as a grocer. For some time he conducted a well equipped store, enjoying there a liberal patronage, and later he purchased a farm in Falls township upon which his widow now resides. It comprises fifty-two acres of rich and arable land and is pleasantly located about two and a half miles north and west of the courthouse. There he carried on agricultural pursuits throughout his remaining days and his enterprise and efforts resulted in the acquirement of a comfortable competence.
In 1839 Mr. Adams was united in marriage to Miss Fanny Morris, who was born in England
on the 2nd of August, 1819, and was a daughter of Thomas and Martha (Howe) Morris, of Stafford, England. Thomas Morris was an ironmaster of England and a man of considerable means. In 1826 he emigrated to America, settling in Newark, Ohio, with his family, his daughter Fanny joining the family in 1837, having remained in her native country up to that time. Following his removal to the new world Mr. Morris lived retired in Newark up to the time of his death, which occurred when he was seventy-two years of age, but he was financially interested in the foundry there. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Adams were born ten children of whom eight are living, namely : Elizabeth C., Seth, Fanny L., James F., Washington M., George D., Charles B., and Mary A. The daughter Sophia is deceased. The family home is a fine farm devoted to general agricultural pursuits and a richly productive soil yields excellent crops for the care and labor bestowed upon it. There is a fine grove of pine trees in front of the home and the place is neat and thrifty in appearance. Mr. Adams continued to carry on general farming until his death, which occurred in Falls township in November. r868. While living in Zanesville he served as justice of the peace and at all times was a progressive, public-spirited citizen, following in his father's footsteps in that lie was ever alive to the best interests of his community and state. He died respected by all who knew him and his memory is vet cherished by many of the early settlers of the county. Mrs. Adams is a member of the Episcopal church, is an active, bright woman, still living on the old homestead farm and she takes a deep interest in public affairs of the county which has been her home for so many years. She is now eighty-six years of age.
CHARLES BOWDEN.
Charles Bowden, who carries on general farm- Mg in Salem township, was born October 17, 1829, in Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, his parents being- William and Mary Bowden, the former born February 14, 1802, and the later February 14, 1808. The father was a farmer by occupation and when his son Charles was four years of age he brought his family to Muskingum county, driving across the country in a wagon. He located in Salem township and purchased a farm where Mrs. Miles now resides but later sold that property and bought a tract of land south of Adamsville, continuing his residence thereon for twenty years or up to the time of his death, which occurred February 27, 1863. His farm comprises two hundred and forty acres and was acquired entirely through his own efforts.
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Charles Bowden began his education in the common schools of Salem township and afterward continued his studies in Adamsville. When he had put aside his text-books he turned his attention to the stock business and to farming. He purchased a tract of land but a year later sold that property and purchased his present farm, which is about four miles east of Adamsville. It is a tract of land of two hundred and forty-four acres which by reason of the cultivation betowed upon it has become very arable and productive. He owns three hundred and forty-six acres all together in two farms. Mr. Bowden is ranked with the prosperous agriculturists of his community and his property is the visible evidence of his life of enterprise and indefatigable labor. He has engaged extensively in stock-raising since entering upon his active business career and in that way has made most of his money. He formerly made large shipments of stock to Pittsburg and Baltimore.
Mr. Bowden has been married twice. He first wedded Elizabeth Armstrong, who was born in this county, May 12, 1836, a daughter of James Armstrong, who lived upon the farm that is now the property of Mr. Bowden. He was an enterprising agriculturist, owned considerable land and was also prominent in public affairs. In 1888 Mr. Bowden was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who died on the 3d of November of that year. They had become the parents of three sons and two daughters, as follows : Etta, who was born June 15, 1856, is the wife of Marion Winn, a resident of Zanesville; Frank, who was born March 14, 1858, and lives in Salem township, married Emma Vernon, now deceased, by whom he had three children : Belle, born February 21, 1861, is living with her brother Frank ; Arlie, born February 24, 1864, married Maggie Spicer and lives in Salem township ; Lyman, born April 21, 1870, married Laura Holden and resides near his father's farm. There was one child of that family died in infancy. Mr. Bowden has been again married, his second union being with Margaret Young, who was born and reared in Perry township, a (laughter of Robert and Nancy (McElwain) Young. They came from Pennsylvania about 1837, settling on the place now occupied by Harvey Johnson. Mr. Young was eighty-two and his wife sixty-six years of age at death.
In his political views Mr. Bowden is a democrat but has never sought or desired office. He belongs to the Methodist church, while his wife holds membership in the Presbyterian church and they are both widely and favorably known in Muskingum county, where they have so long resided. Mr. Bowden has reached the seventy-sixth milestone on life's journey but is vet an active business man, giving his personal supervision to his farming interests and his example may well serve as a source of encouragement and inspiration to others.
SIMEON McDOWELL WINN.
Ohio has always been distinguished by its high rank of bench and bar and even in smaller towns of the state there may always be found, one or more representatives of the profession who are capable of crossing swords with leading representatives of the fraternity. Zanesville has reason to be proud of a number of her lawyers prominent among whom is Simeon McDowell Winn, whose careful preparation for practice, strong mentality and devotion to his client's interests have gained him prominence as one of the skilled lawyers of the central section of the state. He was born near Adamsville, in Muskingum county, January 27. 1862. The Winn family is of Welsh lineage and was established in Virginia at an early.
Dolphin Winn, the father, was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, in 1810, and was brought to Muskingum county in 1823 by his pare Mr. and Mrs. William Winn. His mother in maidenhood was Miss Russell. The family established in Perry township, and there Dolphin Winn was reared, assisting in his boyhood d. in the arduous task of developing a new farm. The occupation with which he became familiar in his youth he made his life work and as years advanced developed a tract of land into very productive and valuable farm. He vote with the democratic party and filled the o^ of justice of the peace. His church relationship was with the Baptists. He married Catherine Jordan, who was born near Steubenville, Ohio, March 20, 1817, and was a daughter Caleb Jordan, a farmer, who came to Muskingum county in 1817 from Steubenville, though he had originally lived in Baltimore Mrs. Winn was of English lineage and like husband a member of the Baptist church, has joined that denomination when fourteen years of age. Mr. Winn passed away in September 1885, and his wife died December 31, 1902, They were the parents of fourteen children of whom nine reached adult age ; Robert J., Judsonia, Arkansas, who was a member of the Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry with which he served for four years and three months, taking part in a number of important engagements while for some time he was in Andersonville prison ; Martha, deceased ; Fairman S., an attorney at Perry, Oklahoma ; Elizabeth A., the wife of S. A. Conway, of Troy, Kansas; Margaret, twin sister of Elizabeth, now deceased
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John A., deceased, who ran away from home and enlisted in the Union army during the last year of the war, after which he fought the Indians on the plains of the west as a member of the regular army and died in 1889; Hattie A., the widow of George Z. T. Walters and a resident of Washington township, this county ; Harvey M., a farmer living near Wathena, Kansas ; and Harmon R. a butcher and stock buyer of Zanesville.
Simeon M. Winn pursued his education in the Milligan school in his native township and in Adamsville school, after which he engaged in teaching for three years. During the last year he also pursued the study of law under the direction of Frank H. Southard, with whom he continued his reading for three years. He was admitted to the bar at Columbus on the 5th of October, 1886, and began practice in Zanesville. On the 1st of July, 1892. he formed a partnership with William S. O'Neal, which relation was maintained for three years, and later he became a partner of Charles C. Lemert, with whom he continued until Mr. Lemert was chosen to the office of prosecuting attorney on the 1st of January. 1899. Mr. Winn has since been alone in practice. He, too, has served as prosecuting attorney, having been elected to that office in 1887, and re-elected in 1890. He has been very successful at the bar and among the prominent cases which he tried was the telephone case which was taken to the supreme court. Mr. Winn gaining a favorable verdict for his clients in all his contentions. His case was first lost in the supreme court but on the motion for a re-argument he won. He has always been a hard student and his ability as a lawyer is recognized as of the highest order. His successful defense and acquittal of Elizabeth Honnold for murder, early gained him fame. He was admitted to practice in the United States court in 1891. and the circuit court of appeals and in the United States supreme court in 1895. He has tried cases in twenty-six states of the Union. His success as a practitioner came soon because his equipment was unusually good. Along with those qualities indispensable to the lawyer—a keen, rapid, logical mind plus the business sense, and a ready capacity for hard work—he brought to the starting point of his legal career rare gifts, eloquent language and a strong personality. An excellent presence, an earnest, dignified manner, marked strength of character, a thorough grasp of the law, and the ability to accurately apply its principles are factors in Mr. Winn's effectiveness as an advocate.
Aside from his law practice Mr. Winn figures prominently in business circles, being financially interested in a number of important enterprises. He is a stockholder in the J. B. Owens Pottery
Company, and an extensive stockholder in the Granville Natural Gas, Fuel & Light Company, acting as its president until about a year ago, while he is now vice president and general counsel. He is also a stockholder in the Zanesville Telephone & Telegraph Company and the New Concord Telephone Company, and a stockholder, director and general counsel for the Adamsville Telephone Company. He has similar connections with the Gilbert Telephone Company and with the Crooksville Telephone Company.
Fraternally Mr. Winn is connected with Mechanics lodge, No. 114, I. O. O. F., in which he is past exalted ruler, and has filled all of the offices with one exception. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows society, and belongs to the Ohio Bar Association, having served on its executive committee for eight years. He is likewise a member of the Baptist church, and his political support is given to the democracy. He keeps well informed on all the questions and issues of the day, whether political or otherwise, and is a man of broad mind and wide outlook, who recognizes possibilities and at the same time has so utilized his opportunities in the business world as to win success, while in no manner neglectful of his professional duties he has continually advanced to a position prominent in the ranks of the legal fraternity of Muskingum county.
DAVID E. MUSSELMAN.
David E. Musselman, well known as a leading and influential farmer of Falls township, was born April 14, 1846, upon the place where he now resides. and is a son of Henry Musselman, who was born in Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania. June 30, 1802. His paternal grandfather, who also bore the name of Henry Musselman, was likewise born in the Keystone state and was of German descent. Thinking that he might better his financial opportunities in a district farther west he removed to Perry county, Ohio, with his family when his son Henry was but a boy. There he died. Henry Musselman, Jr., was there reared and educated and later he removed to Zanesville, becoming one of the pioneer residents of the city, building the first brick house here. His trade was that of a coach and wagon-maker and he was thus connected with early industrial pursuits in Muskingum county. Eventually he purchased a farm. becoming the owner, in 1844, of one hundred acres, while subsequently he added another tract of one hundred acres. He was also active and energetic in business affairs and the years that passed brought him prosperity in his undertakings.
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Mr: Musselman chose as a companion and helpmate on life's journey Miss Lydia Mark, their marriage being celebrated in Zanesville. She was a native of England and a daughter of Thomas Mark, who came to Ohio when his daughter was a young girl. Mr. Musselman passed away at the advanced age of eighty years and his wife August 3, 1886. His political allegiance was given to the democracy and he held a number of township offices, while his religious faith was that of the Catholic church.
Unto him and his wife were born twelve children, of whom six are living : Henry T., Mrs. Lydia Dennis and Mrs. Mary Kirgbaum, all residing in Zanesville ; Mrs. Sallie Maer, of Zanesville; Mrs. Constance Hollinsberth. of Falls township ; and David E. The deceased are Alice Lydia, Ella and Jane.
In taking up the personal history of David E. Musselman we present to our readers the life record of one who has a wide and favorable acquaintance. His early education was supplemented by study at Notre Dame College, in Indiana, and thus he was well equipped for life's practical and responsible duties. He has always devoted his time and energies to agricultural pursuits and he has a farm of seventy acres which is devoted to the raising of wheat, corn, oats and potatoes, while his farm is located two miles northwest of the city limits and its proximity to Zanesville enables him to enjoy all of the advantages of city life as well as the comforts of a rural residence.
Mr. Musselman was united in marriage to Miss Anna Northover, a native of England and a daughter of William Northover. They have three children : Agnes M., the wife of George Bussemer ; Ellen May, the wife of B. H. Sutton, of Zanesville ; and Lillian, at home. Mr. Musselman and his family are connected with St. Thomas Catholic church and in politics he is an active democrat. He has served as trustee for two terms and as supervisor for four years, being called to these offices by his fellow townsmen, who recognize his worth and ability. He is a well educated man, of strong intellectual force and keen discernment, and in the varied relations of life he has commanded uniform confidence and respect.
A. M. TEMPLETON, M. D.
After careful preparation for the practice of medicine Dr. Templeton in exercising his professional duties has displayed a skill and proficiency which accords him rank with the leading physicians and surgeons of Zanesville and central Ohio. He was born in Marietta, Ohio. April 16, 1859, and is of Scotch lineage. The family was founded in America by four brothers, who came from Scotland to the United States, one of these being William Templeton, who took up his abode near Marietta, where he entered land from the government and developed a farm thus aiding in reclaiming the wild districts for the purpose of civilization. His son, John D. Templeton, was born at Marietta and is now living in Zanesville at the age of sixty-seven years. He is the owner of two farms in Washington and on one of these has a number of oil wells. For many years he was actively engaged in agricultural pursuits but is now living retired enjoying a rest which he has truly earned. His life is in harmony with the teachings of the Masonic fraternity, of which he has long been a representative. He votes with the democracy and has held a number of local offices, having served as infirmary director, township treasurer and township clerk. At one time he was the only man elected on the democratic ticket. He is a gentleman of marked probity and high character and has always occupied an enviable position in the regard of his fellow citizens. He married Miss Mary E. Campbell, who was born near Barnesville, Ohio, and is now sixty-six years of age. She is a daughter of James C Campbell, who was one of the early settlers of Belmont county, Ohio. She holds membership in the Second Presbyterian church of Zanesville. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Templeton were five children but William and Charles are now deceased. Benjamin Franklin, who was one of the prominent physicians of Zanesville, died in 1900. He was a man of magnificent physique, standing six feet three inches tall and his character was unblemished. He was an exemplary member of the Masonic fraternity, being past eminent commander of Cyrene Commandery at the time of his death and also senior warden of the state lodge of Knights Templar, and his loss was deeply regretted in fraternal, professional and social circles. He was only thirty-five years of age at the time of his death and he was associated in practice with his brother, A. M. Templeton. Harriet, the fourth member of the family, is the wife of C. S. Baldwin, a whole sale dealer in marble and granite in Zanesville.
Dr. A. M. Templeton. the eldest of the family, followed his high-school course by study in Marietta College, and his professional education was acquired in the Starling Medical College, at Columbus, Ohio, which he entered in 1886 and from which he was graduated in 1889. He began practice at Centre Belpre, Ohio. where he remained for two years, and in the fall of 1891 he came to Zanesville, where he has since followed his chosen profession. He has taken a post-graduate course in surgery at the Poly-clinic in New York, spending some time in that
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institution on three different occasions. He is a member of the State and National Medical Associations and president of the County Medical Society, a fact which indicates the high regard entertained for him by his professional brethren, while the consensus of public opinion is indicated by the liberal practice accorded him.
Dr. Templeton was married in 1882 to Catherine Timmer, who was born in Marietta, Ohio, in 1856, and is a daughter of Daniel Timmer, a farmer. They have four children : Cora D., Harley D., Nellie and Hassel. The parents hold membership in the Second Presbyterian church and in the Masonic fraternity Dr. Templeton has attained the Knight Templar degree. He is also an Odd Fellow, a Red Man and Knight of Pythias and the first surgeon in the Uniform Rank. He is also examiner of a number of insurance orders and surgeon for the Zanesville Street Railway Company. The family residence, which he occupies, was built by General Van Home in 1809 after an old English style of architecture and in the private office now used by Dr. Templeton the state legislature once sat and there entertained General La.Favette and Louis Phillipe, the exiled king of France. so that this is one of the places of historical interest in Zanesville.
J. WALTER LANE.
J. Walter Lane, superintendent of the Muskingum County Infirmary, which is located on Licking river in Falls township, two and a half miles northwest of the courthouse in Zanesville, is a native of Muskingum county, horn near Fraieysburg, September 4. 1859. He is a representative of one of the old families of this part of the state. His great-grandparents were born in Muskingum county. The grandfather. Jacob Lane, was born here and was reared amid pioneer surroundings, assisting materially in the early development of the locality. His son. Jesse Lane, born in Muskingum township, was reared to the occupation of farming and aided in the arduous task of developing new land and placing it under a high state of cultivation. He married Miss Sarah Munson, a native of New York and a daughter of Augustus Munson, who was a tailor and came to Zanesville when his daughter, Mrs. Lane, was a little maiden of only three summers. Jesse Lane followed the occupation of farming throughout his entire life and was well known as one of the prosperous agriculturists of his locality. He died when his son Walter was ten years of age. In the family were three children : Henry M., who is now living in Springfield, Missouri ; J. Walter and Millard E., who resides in Henry county, Missouri.
Mr. Lane attended the public schools of this county and for six months was a student in Clinton, Missouri. He was reared to farm life, early becoming familiar with the best methods of tilling the fields and cultivating the crops. He spent two years upon a farm in Colorado and continued to engage actively in agricultural pursuits in this county until 1899, when he was made superintendent of the county infirmary and has since filled that position in a most acceptable manner. The infirmary is located in Falls township on Licking river, about two and a half miles northwest of the county courthouse and the farm comprises two hundred and nineteen acres of rich land. The building has a stone basement while the two upper stories are of brick. There are two wings to the main structure, each one hundred and eleven feet, and the first floor is devoted to the superintending department, while the male department is in the west wing and the female department in the east wing. The average number of inmates is one hundred and twenty-seven.
The buildings were erected in 1881 and everything about the place is kept in excellent repair. The land is devoted to general farming, wheat, corn, oats and hay being raised, and fourteen acres is given to gardening, thus supplying much of the food products used in the conduct of the infirmary.
On November 27, 1884, Mr. Lane was united in marriage to Miss Sarah K. Riley, a native of Muskingum township. and a daughter of Joseph and Frances (Spencer) Riley, also natives of the same township. Her paternal grandfather was Wilson Spencer. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Lane have been born two children, Edith M. and Audrey F.
In his political views Mr. Lane is a republican. believing firmly in the principles of the party and actively interested in its local as well as national success. He is an active, enterprising man in the prime of life and for six years has capably filled the position which he now occupies. He brought to this work the knowledge and experience of a life devoted to agricultural interests and in the management of the farm has displayed marked ability so that his official service has been eminently satisfactory to all concerned.
JAMES B. ALEXANDER.
James B. Alexander, an insurance agent of Zanesville and ex-sheriff of Muskingum county, is of Irish lineage. His grandparents, William and Jane (Lorimer) Alexander, were both natives of the Emerald isle and when quite young were brought to America by their respective parents on the same vessel. They were married in Pennsylvania and began their domestic life in that state, after which they removed to Ohio. settling at New
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Concord. William Alexander was a weaver by trade and he lived to the age of seventy years. His son, Matthew R. Alexander, was born m Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1816, and was a farmer, following agricultural pursuits for a number of years. He came from the Keystone state to Ohio in 1846 and established his home in New Concord, where he engaged in carpentering for several years. Later he followed milling and the millwright's trade in Guernsey county, Ohio, but his last days were spent upon the farm and he was thus identified with agricultural interests up until the time his death, which occurred in Guernsey county. in 1889. He was twice married, his first union being with Martha J. Sawhill, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he had five children : William, who is now living in Columbus, Ohio, was a soldier of the Fifteenth Ohio Regiment during the Civil war and was wounded in the left side and arm ; Neely, now deceased, became a member of the Forty-sixth Ohio Regiment, afterward re-enlisted and was killed at the battle of Shiloh ; Joseph, who was a member of the same regiment as his brother, and was wounded in the battle of Shiloh, later contracted typhoid fever from which he died ; David C., who is now a resident of Illinois. was also a soldier ; Mathew G., who was likewise a soldier of the Civil war, died in Missouri in 1902. Following the death of his first wife Mathew R. Alexander married Mary Agnes Scott.
James B. Alexander, a son of the second marriage, waS born in New Concord, Ohio, July 21, 1859, and was reared upon his father’s farm, working in the fields through the summer months while in the winter season he attended school. In early life he also learned the blacksmith's trade. Coming to Antrim, Guernsey county, Ohio, when seventeen years of age, he entered upon an apprenticeship and when he had mastered the trade he returned to New Concord, where he worked as a blacksmith for fifteen years, and on the 1st of January, 1895, he came to Zanesville to accept the position of deputy under Sheriff A. B. Worstall. He served in that capacity for two terms, or until 1899, when he was elected sheriff of the county. He held the office until 1903, when he was succeeded by his deputy. He is interested in the Zanesville Gear Wood Works, at South Zanesville, and was secretary and treasurer of the company for a year. He is now engaged m the life insurance business, representing the Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company, of Des Moines, Iowa.
Mr. Alexander was married, m 1882, in New Concord, to Miss Ella M. Smith, a native of Guernsey county, Ohio, and a daughter of John and Susan (ZellerS) Smith. They now have two children, Matthew R. and Jym O., both of whom were born in Concord. Mr. Alexander is a republican in politics and is recognized as one of the active workers for the party in this county. He had led a busy life, industry and perseverance being numbered among his strong characteristics, and whatever success he has achieved is attributable entirely to his own efforts.
FRANK P. LANE.
Frank P. Lane, who is carrying on general farming in Muskingum, his native township, was born April 12, 1853, his parents being John M. and Martha (Bland) Lane. The father was born in Baltimore county, Maryland. in 1811, and came to Muskingum county in 1815 with his father, John Lane. The grandfather cast in his lot with the early settlers and prepared for an agricultural life ,by entering one hundred and sixty acres of land from the government, on which he established his home and continued his residence until his death, which occurred when he was eighty-seven years of age. He worked persistently and energetically as the years passed by and in course of time developed a good farm. In his family were nine children.
John M. Lane remained upon the old homestead farm until 1858. He was reared to the work of tilling the soil and he continued to carry on the old home place until the year mentioned when he traded that property for two hundred and forty acres of land, known as the old Grundy Taylor place. The former owner had built a fine mansion on the crest of the hill, making it the most commanding residence in the township, and to this beautiful home Mr. Lane removed his family. In early manhood he had wedded Miss Martha Bland, a daughter of John Bland, one of the early settlers of the county, who came from Virginia in pioneer times and took up his abode in what is now West Zanesville. They became the parents of eleven children of whom two died in infancy. while the others were : Francis M., who became the wife of Jasper Welch and is now deceased; Bland, Nancy Ellen, William and Victoria, all of whom have passed away ; Elmer, the wife of Tames McDonald, of Muskingum township ; L. H., of Muskingum township ; Nettie, the wife of George Butler, a resident of Kansas City, Missouri ; and Frank P. The father was prominent and influential in public affairs and his fellow townsmen recognizing his worth and ability frequently called him to office. He served as county treasurer for two terms during the period of the Civil war, waS justice of the Peace for many years, was also township clerk and treasurer and in 1853 was appraiser of the county. Every duty devolving upon him was faithfully and promptly performed and his official record was without blem-
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ish. His political views were in accord with the democracy and he did all he could to promote the growth and secure the success of his party. His business affairs, too, were capably managed and his enterprise resulted in the acquirement of a fine farm which at the time of his death comprised more than three hundred acres. He departed this life April 16, 1900, and his wife passed away June 17, 1884.
Frank P. Lane pursued his education in the school upon the old home farm and was trained to the work of tilling the soil and carrying for the stock so that practical experience well qualified him for the conduct of the home farm when eventually he assumed its management. Lessons
of industry and perseverance were also early instilled into his mind and have been salient features in his career. He is to-day the owner of two hundred and forty acres of the old homestead farm and in addition to the cultivation of the cereals best adapted to soil and climate he also raises cattle. sheep and hogs. This branch of his business likewise proves profitable and adds a considerable 'fund each year to his financial resources. In addition to his home property Mr. Lane owns one hundred and five acres on the Dresden road.
On the 10th of September, 1879. occurred the marriage of Frank P. Lane and Miss Mary A. Evans. a daughter of Julius Evans. who died while serving his country in the Civil war. Her mother, however, is still living and is now a member of the Lane household. Unto our subject and his wife have been born seven children : Roy, who died at the age of four months : Fred, who is living in Kansas City ; Jessie slay and Ralph E., at home ; Martha and John W., who are attending school ; and Mary, who is five years old and completes the family.
Fraternally Mr. Lane is a Mason, belonging to Irville lodge. No. 103, A. F. & A. M. In politics he is a democrat and has served as school director for five years but otherwise has held nor desired public office. He finds that his business interests claim his time and attention and they have been carefully controlled by him. He is quick to recognize an opportunity and to utilize it to the best advantage and through his executive force, keen discrimination and indefatigable energy, prompted by laudable ambition, he has gained a place among the men of affluence in Muskingum county.
JAMES R. ALEXANDER
James R. Alexander, owner and publisher of The Zanesville Signal, (daily and weekly) was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, in 1869. His father, the Rev. Robert Alexander, D. D., was a native of
Belmont county, Ohio, and became a minister of the Presbyterian church, occupying a pulpit of the organization of his denomination in St. Clairsville for thirty-two years. He afterward removed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he became editor of The Presbyterian and continued to fill that position up to the time of his demise. He was largely instrumental in building up churches in Belmont county and his memory vet remains as an influential force in the lives of many who listened to his teachings. He wedded Miss Mary Elizabeth Eckert, who was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Rev. Dr. Alexander died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1901„ at the age of sixty-four years and his widow is still living in that city. They were the parents of six children.
James R. Alexander, the fourth in order of birth, pursued his preliminary education in the public schools of his native village and afterward entered Washington & Jefferson College in 1886, therein pursuing a classical course which he completed by graduation in 1889. He afterward entered the field of journalism as a member of the reportorial staff of the Wheeling, West Virginia, Register and in 1890, in connection with his brother, Henry E. Alexander. he published a paper at Washington, Pennsylvania. In 1891 he purchased the Woodsfield (Ohio) Spirit of Democracy, which he conducted until January 1, 1899. In the meantime, on the 1st of October, 1898, he and his brother had purchased The Zanesville Signal. Henry E. Alexander acted as editor and James R. Alexander as publisher. In 1901 the firm was incorporated under the style of The Signal Company. In June 1903, Henry E. Alexander removed to Columbus, Ohio, and became part owner of the Columbus Dispatch, while his stock in The Signal was purchased by James R. Alexander, who became president of the company and editor and publisher of the paper, which positions he still retains. It is unnecessary to comment upon the character of this paper to the citizens of Zanesville and the surrounding locality. It is on a par with the best journals published in cities of similar size and constitutes an excellent advertising Medium, while its appearance is all that is in keeping with progressive ideas of newspaper publications.
In 1897 James R. Alexander was married to Miss Nellie Elizabeth Hunter, a daughter of Judge William Forrest Hunter, dean of the law department of the Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Alexander is a native of Woodsfieid, Ohio, and in their family are two children : Robert Hunter. who was born July 4, 1898: and Elizabeth Randolph, born July 6, 1903. The parents are members of the Second Presbyterian church and Mr. Alexander is a Mason. Making a study of the life of Zanesville in its commercial, industrial and social relations he
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gives to the public a newspaper that has furthered the welfare of the city through its championship of progressive measures and at the same time the character of The Signal secures to it a liberal patronage that makes it a profitable investment.
GEORGE L. BRADFORD.
George L. Bradford, who in the Civil war rendered valuable aid to his country in the preservation of the Union and in public life in Muskingum county has been a supporter of all that tends to promote progress and improvement, is now living in Monroe township. His ancestral history, traced back through many generations, gives as the progenitor of the family in America, Governor William Bradford, one of the Pilgrim fathers. Later representatives of the name lived in the Virginia colony, and the great-grandfather of George L. Bradford was a sea-captain, who, on leaving the water gave his attention to farming in Loudoun county, Virginia. He was a soldier of the Revolutionary war when the colonies threw off the yoke of British tyranny and in his locality was recognized as a leading citizen. Five of his sons are vet remembered by Mr. Bradford of this review—John, James, Peter, George and Casper, and four girls : Hannah, Betsey, Nancy and Polly. Of these children. John and Casper Bradford became residents of Muskingum county, while George resided in Marion anion counts-, Indiana, and James moved to Illinois to take up his abode.
John Bradford, having arrived at the years of maturity, was married in Virginia to Miss Mary Davis, whose father was a valiant and daring soldier of the Revolutionary war, and being wounded by a saber, carried the scar throughout his remaining days. Coming to Muskingum county in the year 1813 as the first representative of the name here, John Bradford hewed out a farm of three hundred and thirty acres in the midst of the forest, sharing in all the hardships and privations of pioneer life, as he aided in reclaiming the district for the purposes of civilization. His first home was a log cabin, to which lie added a frame building,—the first frame structure in Highland township. He was also the owner of the first threshing machine of the township, and was a progressive agriculturist whose labors not only proved of benefit to himself but were of direct aid in promoting the growth and progress of his community. Be had eleven children: Margaret, Hannah, William, John, jasper. Benjamin, David, Isaac, who died in infancy, Isaac, the second of the name, Sarah. and Mary A. The mother died at an advanced age. and Mr. Bradford afterward married Cassie Wright. a widow.
Jasper Bradford, father of George L. Bradford, was born in Highland township, in 1818, was reared amid pioneer environments and knew nothing in his younger days but the hardships and privations which accompany frontier life. He wedded Mary E. Lane, a daughter of Abraham and Mary (Baker) Lane, of Highland township. She was then but seventeen years of age and she died three years later, leaving two children, Achsah L. and George L. Her father was of English descent and removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio, where his death occurred at the age of eighty-two years. For his second wife, Jasper Bradford chose Elizabeth Davis and they had four children: Harriet, Ellen, John M. and Amanda. The second wife died after their removal to Edgar county, Illinois, and subsequently Mr. Bradford returned to Ohio, settling in Morrow county, where he wedded Mary Miller. His fourth wife bore the maiden name of Lucy Schaffer.
George L. Bradford, a native son of Highland township, was born November 27, 1843, and as his mother diea when he was only four weeks old, he was reared by his aunt, Mrs. Achsah Bradford. His boyhood days were spent in the usual manner of farm lads of that period. On the 10th day of January, 1867, he won a companion and helpmate for life's journey, Miss Lucinda J. Cone becoming his wife. Her parents were Barton and Julia A. (Walker) Cone, and her paternal grandfather was Jared Cone. The Young couple began their domestic life upon a farm belonging to her father in Muskingum county, making it their home for three years, when in April, 187o, Mr. Bradford purchased a farm. For many years he successfully carried on agricultural pursuits, placing his land under a high state of cultivation and adding all modern improvements. His practical and systematic methods won for him the respect and esteem of all. In recent years, however, he has sold this property and located in the village of Otsego, where he now has a fine residence and other realty. He also has on his land numerous gas and oil wells.
At the time of the Civil war Mr. Bradford responded to his country's call for aid, enlisting on the 6th of October, 1862, with the boys in blue of Company F, Seventy-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he served for nine months, and during that period he participated in the engagements at Raymond, Champion Hills and Jackson, Mississippi, and also the siege of Vicksburg. In February, 1863, he was stationed on the night watch at Nashville, Tennessee, and remained in the quartermaster's department for six months. At the battle of Champion Hills, he was wounded by a gunshot in the right hand while his gunstock was shattered by a minie-ball. At
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the battle of Raymond a spent ball pierced the rolled blanket that was thrown round his shoulders, passing through about two inches of the rolled cloth. Had it not been for this, undoubtedly it have pierced his breast. On the 13th of July, 1863, Mr. Bradford was honorably discharged at Vicksburg., Mississippi, and returned to his home. Not being satisfied, however; ever, with his achievements, he, on the 2d day of February, 1865, again joined the army at Zanesville, re-enlisting in Company E, One Hundred and Ninety-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Bradford took a special pride in drilling and military tactics, and to show his proficiency in the art he was selected from one thousand soldiers as the best drilled and neatest man in the regiment. During the latter part of the war, Mr. Bradford served as a staff officer for General W. H. Banning. He was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Virginia, December 18, 1865. When the war was over he returned to his home, on a farm, and for many years was actively identified with agricultural pursuits but is now living retired.
The father of Mrs. Bradford, a son of Jared Cone, was born in Monroe township, Muskingum county, and during the Civil war served for one hundred days in defense of the Union cause. His death occurred in December, 1887, when he was sixty-five years of age. n his family were ten children : Lucinda, Celia, Eliza, Newel, Ozias, William, Hannah, James, Mrs. and Edmond. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford has been blessed with five sons : Barton I., born October 1. 1867, resides upon the old farm. He married Ellah Case and they had one daughter. Hazel Fern, who was born March 12, 1899. He lost his wife July 20, 1903. and has since married Sadie Baird, of Otsego. He is an enthusiastic agriculturist and will soon receive the reward that only resultant toil merits. Wilmer Lane. the second son, was born October 10, 1869. For quite a number of years he was an employe of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway. He married
Anna James and is now a farmer residing at Colfax, Illinois. Howard L., the third son, was born
September 11, 1871. and is now engaged in teaching school. He is one of the finest pen artists in the county and his drawings are exceptionally creditable. Many beautiful specimens of his Work adorn his father's home. O. Ephraim, the fourth son, was born July 29, 1873. He married Alta Walters, of Otsego. He has for several years been the rural free delivery carrier of route No. 39, Muskingum county. He has built for his home, an elegant residence in Otsego and is one of the leading business men of that place. Philander S., the fifth son, was born February 26, 1885, and is now engaged in the study of law at Zanesville, under the direction of Attorney Howard E. Buker. He also occupies a responsible position, assistant secretary, in the Equitable Bank. He began teaching school when but seventeen years of age, and has since been in active business life. He is a leading popular and influential young man, being president of a young men's club and prominent in church and Sunday-school work.
In his political views, George L. Bradford has ever been a stanch republican since age gave him the right of franchise, but he has never been an aspirant for public office. He is a valued member of John Trimble post, No. 628. G. A. R., of Otsego, in which he has served as commander and chaplain. His entire life has been passed at Muskingum county and thus for more than six decades he has been a witness of the changes which have occurred here. His memory goes back to the time when many pioneer conditions were found and when here and there over the country were seen the little log cabins of the early settlers. He has now in his possession, a picture of the old schoolhouse. in which he was a student in his boyhood days. It is a hexagon, and stands about three miles south of Otsego. His father and mother both attended school there nearly one hundred years ago, and later, Mr. Bradford pursued his studies in the same budding. It was constructed entirely of logs, about the year 1818. and is now in a good state of preservation. The picture was taken in 1904, and shows Mr. Bradford. standing with hat in hand, in front of the house, his head bowed in seeming recollection of the days when he attended school there with many others who are now gone from life. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church, and Mr. Bradford has long served as one of its deacons. He has ever been accounted a progressive farmer, a reliable citizen and a faithful friend, and the sterling traits of his character have been such as endeared him to those with whom he has been associated.
DAVID ZIMMER.
David Zimmer, engaged in the manufacture of cigars in Zanesville, was born in Adams township, Muskingum county, in 1840. His father, Michael Zimmer, was a native of Alsace. France, and came to the United States with his mother and three brothers—Martin, Jacob and Valentine. Martin and Jacob Zimmer served in the French army under Napoleon and were in the disastrous march from Moscow back to Paris and to the day of his death Martin carried in his throat a bullet which was imbedded there while on that march. On emigrating to the new world the brothers
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settled in Adams township, Muskingum county. They were all married, reared families and were closely identified with the cultivation and progress of the country.
Michael Zimmer had learned the trade of a locksmith in Paris and after residing in Ohio for about twenty years he took up his abode in Zanesville in 1840 and worked as a machinist for Mr. Mandy for four years. He was afterward employed in a canning foundry in Pittsburg but in 1850 returned to Zanesville and once more resumed farming in Adams township, where he purchased land, devoting his time and energies to its further development and improvement until old age, when he lived a retired life. He passed away in 1880, at the venerable age of eighty-five years. His religious faith was that of the Lutheran church and his political belief that of the democratic party. He married Magdalena Getzman, who was born in Ritterhofer, Alsace, France, and came to the United States in 1820, becoming a resident of Taylorsville, Ohio. She was first married to a Mr. Yaeger and they had three children, of whom one is living, John, a resident of Wisconsin. Following the death of her first husband Mrs. Yaeger became the wife of Michael Zimmer. He, too, was a member of the Lutheran church. By her second marriage there were eight children of whom three are living: Michael, a farmer of Iowa ; David ; and Fred.
In the public schools of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and the district schools of Adams township, Muskingum county, David Zimmer acquired his education and when not busy with his textbooks he assisted in the work of the home farm. He was afterward a book agent for two years but in 1861 he put aside all business and personal considerations in order to respond to his country's call for aid, enlisting in Company E of the Second Ohio Volunteer Infantry of Zanesville. With that command he served for two years and eight months, participating in the following important battles of Stone River, Perryville and Chickamauga. At the last named he lost a leg by a gunshot wound and after being in a field hospital for six weeks he spent two months in a hospital at, Nashville and was finally transferred to the hospital at Camp Vinson, where he was honorably discharged, holding the rank of corporal.
When he could no longer aid his country Mr. Zimmer returned to Adamsville, where he engaged in general merchandising, following that pursuit for twelve years. In the fall of 1876 he was elected county recorder and held that position for four terms, covering twelve consecutive years. His re-election was a testimonial of his capability and fidelity and he left the office as he had entered it—with the full confidence and trust of his constituents. He then began contracting and building, which he followed for four years, and in 1894 he turned his attention to the manufacture of cigars, a business which he still conducts with constantly growing success.
In 1864 Mr. Zitnmer was married to Miss Joanna Jones, who was born in 1839 and is a daughter of William Jones, who was a millwright and removed from Maine to Muskingum county about 1830, settling in Washington township. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer have been born six children ; May, the wife of W. H. Webster, a stone dealer of Zanesville; Alice, the wife of Albert Chrisman, a merchant tailor of Zanesville. Grant, a member of the firm of Lindsay & Zimmer, tobacconists of Zanesville ; Wilber, who is with his father in business ; Percy, who is with the Werner saddlery and harness house ; and Charles, deceased.
Mr. Zimmer gives his political support to th republican party and served as mayor of Adamsville. He belongs to Amity lodge, A. F. & A. M. Hazlett post, No. 81, G. A. R., and to the Sou Street Methodist Episcopal church. His fraternal and church relations indicate his character and give proof of the principles which guide hi conduct and shape his policy in life. In his business career desire has led to effort and effo to accomplishment and he is now conducting successful enterprise.
JAMES R. VERNON.
James R. Vernon, deceased, was for man years a representative and respected farmer o Muskingum county. He was born June 30, 1828, on the old family homestead, a son of Josep and Margaret (Yering) Vernon. The fath was a native of Pennsylvania and served his country as a soldier in the war of 1812. came to Ohio about 1816 and settled in Muskingum county, where for many years he made his home, departing this life about 1862, wh eighty-three years of age. In his family we nine children but all are now deceased with the exception of two sons.
James R. Vernon is indebted to the public school system of the county for the educational privileges enjoyed in his youth. He was largely reared amid frontier surroundings, for the work of progress and improvement was yet in its initial stage during the period of his boyhood. H early learned the best methods of caring for the farm and of tilling the soil and always remain upon the old homestead, following farming a means of livelihood, thereby providing for his wife and children.
On the 27th of February, 1873. Mr. Vernon was married to Miss Mariba E. Funk. who was
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born in Salem township, January 22, 1845, on the old Denison farm. Her parents were John and Margaret (Lull) Funk. Her father, who devoted his active business life to agricultural pursuits, is now living with Mrs. Vernon and although eighty-nine years of age is still a hale and hearty man and quite active. His wife died January 9, 1892. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Vernon were born two children : James Milton, who was born May 11, 1874, wedded Georgia Darner and is living with his mother, operating the farm for her; John N., born December 16, 1877, married Anna Boal and lives near the old home. Mrs. Vernon now owns eight hundred acres of land four miles from Adamsville and rents a part of this while her son cultivates the remainder. Mr. Vernon was a republican in his political views but cared nothing for office, preferring to devote his attention to his business affairs in which he won very gratifying success. Mrs. Vernon has long been a devoted member of the Baptist church at Adamsville and is actively interested in its work and growth.
ADAM C. STURTZ.
The attractiveness of Muskingum county as a place of residence is indicated by the fact that many of its native sons remain here to enjoy its advantages, to improve its business conditions and to utilize the advantages that are here afforded. Such a one is Mr. Sturtz, who now resides on section 4, Salem township, where he is carrying on general agricultural pursuits. He was born March 25. 1839, upon this farm, his parents being Charles and Rachel (Bainter) Sturtz. The father was born November 22, 1811, near Gilbell. Ohio, and was a son of Jacob Sturtz, who came from Somerset county, Pennsylvania, to Muskingum county in 1808. in those early days he frequently went hunting and one day his dog chased a bear up a tree and Mr. Sturtz killed it with an axe. This occurred near where Adamsville now stands and the subject of this review killed the last wildcat that has been seen in this section, it being a very large animal. In the pioneer days, before the era of railroad travel and when western Pennsylvania and Ohio were but sparsely settled, the Sturtz family decided to cast in their lot with the citizens of Muskingum county and therefore made preparations for the journey. They took two long Doles and made a sled on which their household effects were loaded d Mr. Sturtz walked the entire distance from Pennsylvania, traveling on the pike to Zanesville and up the river to Gilbert. On account of the swampy district and the unhealthful condition occasioned thereby Mr. Sturtz removed to the vicinity of Otsego.
Under the paternal roof Charles Sturtz spent his boyhood days and eventually he located in Adams township, where his son, Adam C., now resides. He was also a great hunter and trapper and he followed agricultural pursuits. As the years passed by he prospered in his undertakings until he owned four hundred and twenty acres of rich land. This farm of eighty-two acres upon which Adam C. Sturtz now resides was paid for with deer hides and a saddle. He was familiar with the entire history of pioneer experiences and events and assisted materially in the early improvement and later progress of this part of the state. He became quite prominent and influential in county affairs, and served as road supervisor of his township and also as township trustee and gave his political allegiance to the democratic party. He married Rachel Bainter, who was born December 14, 1809, in Adams township, her people having come to Muskingum county from Pennsylvania about 1806. Charles Sturtz departed this life August 22, 1897, and his wife passed away on the 22d of October of the same year. It would not be uninteresting in this connection to narrate a story told in rhyme by E. Spencer, relating an event as given by Charles Sturtz. It explains an experience which he had with two neighbors one night while going home from Adamsville and the author headed it
CHARLEY'S STORY.
"I'spose it's been nigh thirty years
Since someone took the runnin' gears
Of that old sawmill down
Which you'll remember ust to stand
Down by the krick on Charley’s land
A little north of town.
Well, Charley told me many a time
And I'll repeat to you in rhyme
This story, good and true :
One day there came a thunder shower
And down it poured for nigh an hour
And high the waters grew.
Three neighbor men who lived near by
And now and then got purty dry
For something good and strong
Had been to town and got their fill
And when they come apast the mill
They had a jug along.
Upon the foot-log two went o’er
And stood a waitin' on the shore
To see the third one try,
But he instead went straight ahead
Across the muddy torrent's bed
And passed the foot-log by.
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And when he landed soppin wet
The other teased and said they'd bet
He couldn't walk the log.
So, just to show 'em that he could
He waded back from where he stood
And lost his jug of grog.
At last he reached the southern side
Where first he plunged into the tide
And climbed the log with ease.
But soon his head commenced to reel
And he was forced to stoop and kneel
And crawl on hands and knees.
He got half way on arms and legs
Then overbalanced from his pegs
And swung beneath the log.
Above the stream his body swung
While by all fours he grimly hung
Agruntin' like a hog,
But like McGinty in the song
He did't stay there very long
But dropped clean out of sight
And when at last he washed ashore,
He meekly swore he'd drink no more
And kept his word all right."
Adam C. Sturtz pursued his education in the schools of Adamsville and in his youth assisted in the operation of his father’s farm. Following the outbreak of the Civil war he advocated the Union cause and in November, 1863, enlisted in Company D. One Hundred and Ninety-first Illinois Infantry, with which he served for two years. Later he was transferred to Washington, D. C., where he did provost duty for six months. He was in the seven days engagement at Winchester and also in the battle of Gettysburg for one day. There were sixty thousand people killed at Winchester and Mr. Sturtz was wounded by a minie ball in the leg. He was also in the hospital for four months. Following his return to civil life Mr. Sturtz remained with his father on the farm for one year. after which he inherited a part of the property and built thereon a home. He has since lived on this place and is now the owner of eighty-two acres of rich and arable land, situated about a mile from Adamsville, where he carries on general farming, but he rents most of his land. His life has been characterized by diligence and perseverance and whatever he undertakes he carries forward to successful completion.
On the 5th of September, 1867, Mr. Sturtz was married to Miss Rachel Sarbaugh, who was horn in October. 1841, and is a daughter of David and Sarah (Bell) Sarbaugh. Her father was a native of Vermont and was of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Sturtz have two children: Minnie, who was born in 1868, is the wife of J. Pocock, a resident of Coshocton, Ohio, and they have one child, Lloyd. She followed dressmaking in Zanesville for several years and her husband is now engaged in the livery business in Coshocton. Kirk H., born September 24, 1876, was educated in the schools of Adamsville and in that town was employed as salesman for some time. He afterwards went to South Dakota and following his return to Ohio located in Coshocton, where he is now connected with a piano firm. He married Ora Winn and they have one son. Frank W. The parents are members of the Lutheran church and Mr. Sturtz belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Grange. In politics he is an independent democrat and he served as supervisor and trustee. In these offices he has exercised his official prerogatives so that general satisfaction has been given, and in all matters of citizenship he is progressive and public-spirited. advocating every movement for the general good and supporting all measures for improvement with the same loyalty that he gave to the Union cause during the period of the Civil war.
ALBERT B. WORSTALL,
Albert B. Worstall, well I known in Muskingum county, where for four years he held the office of sheriff, is a native of Zanesville, born November 23, 1850. His paternal grandfather, John Worstall, came with his father from Pennsylvania to Ohio when this state was being first opened up to civilization. He secured land from the government, following farming for many years. In fact his entire life was devoted to agricultural pursuits. Unto him and his wife were born ten children : Morris, John, Thomas, David, Henry. Phineas, Charles, Edward, Tama and Massier.
His son. Thomas Worstall, father of Albert B. Worstall, was born in Bucks county, Pennsylvania. August 3, 1801. but spent the greater part of his life in Ohio. He married Miss Sophia Hubbard Stone. a daughter of Novice and Margaret L. (Hanson) Stone. Her father was born near New Ipswich, in Hillsbury county, New Hampshire. June 3, 1771, and his death occurred on the 7th of July. 1851, when he reached the age of eighty years. His wife was born in Dover, Stafford county, New Hampshire, January 18, 1783, and died October 1, 1818. They were married in the Northwest Territory and were honored pioneer settlers of Ohio, assisting materially in the early development of this part of the state. Novice Stone was a charter member of Amity lodge, No. 5. A. F. & A. M., which was instituted in 1805. He was also connected with many other early events which occurred to form the pioneer history of this portion of the state. He followed the oc-
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cupation of blacksnithing, which trade he had learned in Vermont. Later he returned to Northampton, Massachusetts, remaining there for some time before his removal to Ohio. He settled at first in this state in 1798 and later returned to the east, where he was married. He then brought his bride to Zanesville, arriving here in 1800. On the way they stopped at Marietta, Ohio, and there met John McIntire, with whom they continued their journey to Zanesville. At different times Mr. Stone held public office. He was constable, also sheriff and was toll-gate keeper on the national pike about a half mile east of Zanesville for several years. It was his daughter Sophia who became the wife of Thomas Worstall and unto them were born eight children : John M., now deceased; Dudley R.; Henry; Nonce. deceased; Albert B.; Emma, who has also passed away ;
Josephine; and Harriet.
Thomas Worstall reared his family upon the home farm. On his removal from Pennsylvania to Ohio he secured a tract of land from the government in Brush Creek township and with characteristic energy began to clear it and place it under cultivation. As the years passed developed very productive fields, which returned to him good harvests and he continued to reside upon the old homestead for some time. After his marriage he removed to Zanesville, however, and there he worked as a millwright and woodworker. His death occurred in California, in 1849, and his wife, long surviving him, passed away in 1878.
Albert B. Worstall, born in Zanesville, November 23. 1850, pursued his education in the public schools of this city and afterward learned the glass-blowers' trade with the Kearns-Gorsuch
Glass Company. From his boyhood days he was employed in that factory and his capability won ready recognition in promotion from one position to another until he had become a member of the
firm and he still owns stock in the company, which has been incorporated. For fifteen years he was manager for the enterprise and thus continued at the head of the concern until he was elected sheriff of Muskingum county, in 1894. He took the office in 1895 and was retained therein until 1899, when he retired from the position as he had entered it—with the confidence and good will of all concerned. n 1901 he received an appointment in Washington. D. C., in one of the receiving rooms at the capitol. and there remained unti1 June, 1904, when he returned to Zanesville. He has always made his home in this city and he is now living a retired life here.
In politics Mr. Worstall has always been an earnest republican. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and has taken a number of the her higher degrees. He also belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and his life exemplifies the beneficent spirit of those societies. He was married in 1872, in Zanesville, to Miss Esther Leightner, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and they had three children : Nellie married William Smith, of Baltimore, and both are deceased, but they left one child, Esther. Hattie F. is with her parents. Sophia, the youngest member of the family, is the wife of John Evans, of Zanesville. Mr. Worstall is a worthy representative of a pioneer ancestry and in his life record has sustained the high reputation which his ancestors ever held for good citizenship, for co-operation in public affairs, for the general welfare and for honor and reliability in business relations.
HARRY P. MILLER.
Harry P. Miller, owning and cultivating one hundred and thirty-two ,acres of land in Falls township, was born in Muskingum township, February 23, 1868. The family has long been resident of Ohio, the grandfather, James Miller, having come to this state in pioneer times, settling in Perry county, and there he assisted in the work of early development and improvement, meeting the usual hardships and privations of pioneer life. He afterward removed with his family to Muskingum county and cast in his lot with its frontier settlers. For four years he operated a sawmill in Zanesville on the Licking river, near the the bridge, and was thus identified with early industrial interests of the locality. In his advocacy of progressive measures and as a reliable business man he contributed to the material upbuilding of the county.
Percival Miller, father of Harry P. Miller, was born in Perry county, Ohio, October 17. 1825, and accompanied his parents to Muskingum county, where for many years he has resided, one of the valued and honored citizens of his community. He, too, was engaged in the manufacture of lumber for many years, conducting a sawmill for a long period, but finally he disposed of that enterprise and purchased two hundred and seventy acres of land in Falls township, on the river road, four miles north of Zanesville. There he lives retired, enjoying a well merited rest, for in former years he toiled laboriously in order to gain a start and achieve a competency, that he might give his family good advantages and provide for the evening of life. He married Miss Elizabeth Lane, a native of Muskingum township and a daughter of John W. P. Lane. They have two living children : Harry P. and Pearl, the latter now upon the old home farm. Percival Miller has always given his political allegiance to the democratic party but has never been an aspirant for office, preferring to give undivided atten-
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tion to his business interests, and in the everyday life, with its cares and duties, he has found ample time for the exercise of his talents and energies. The good will and confidence of his fellowmen is cordially extended him and he is to-day numbered among the honored pioneer settlers of the county.
Harry P. Miller spent the days of his boyhood and youth under the parental roof, enjoying the usual advantages afforded by people of moderate means, and having impressed upon his mind the value of persistency of purpose and unfaltering energy as a basis of prosperity. He has always carried on farming and is to-day the owner of a good tract of one hundred and thirty-two acres of land. which under his cultivation has become productive, returning gratifying harvests annually.
On the loth of April, 889, Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Miss Salina Gadd, a native of Muskingum township and a daughter of Hiram Gadd. They have three children : Percival B., Ralph L. and Lee. The parents are well known in the locality where they have spent their entire lives, both being natives of this county, and their strong characteristics are those which command regard and win friendship. Mr. Miller gives his political support to the democracy.
WESLEY EVANS.
Wesley Evans, who is successfully engaged in general farming in Falls township, was born in Dresden. :Muskingum county, May 1, 1844, and is decended from an old Pennsylvanian family. His father, Eleazor Evans, was born in Zanesville, April 8, 1815, and was a son of David Evans, whose birth occurred in Pennsylvania and who served his county as a soldier in the war of 812. He was a brick moulder by trade, learning the business in early life. He married Miss Mary Wells and they came to Zanesville, casting in their lot with its early settlers and assisting in its early development along progressive lines that have been factors in its later growth.
Eleazor Evans pursued his education in the public schools and was reared in McConnelsville, Ohio, witnessing the county's transformation as it 'emerged from primitive conditions and took on the appearance and advantages of a modern civilization. He followed the Occupation of farming, first living south of Zanesville and later in Wayne township. selling his products in the Zanesville market for twenty-five years, and he experienced no difficulty in obtaining customers because of the excellence of all the cereals and vegetables which were produced on his farm. He wedded Miss Mary Ann Simms, who was born in Virginia and now, at the age of ninety years, is living with her son Wesley. Her father, Oliver Simms, died at the very advanced age of ninety-three years. He came to Muskin, gum county at the age of twenty years and for seventy-three years resided within its borders, being one of its well known and honored pioneers. Eleazor, a life-long resident of this part of the Eleazor Evans, a life-long resident of this part of the state, died at the age of seventy-seven years. His political allegiance was given the republican party and he was a Baptist in religious faith.
Wesley Evans was educated in the public schools and in his youth was instructed in the best methods of tilling the soil and harvesting crops, so that when he began farming on his own account experience well fitted him for the business duties which devolved upon him. His father purchased the home farm in 1855 and Mr. Evans of this review has since resided thereon, tilling the fields from year to year and annually harvesting good crops. His labors were interrupted when in 1862 he responded to the country's call for troops, enlisting September 1, 1862, in the One Hundred and Twenty-second Ohio Infantry, under Colonel Ball. He was honorably discharged at Columbus, at the close of the war in 1865, after having participated in the battles of Winchester, Front Royal, Kelly Ford, Brand Station, Pine Run, the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Gaines Mills, Cold Harbor, Bermuda Hundred, Petersburg, Monocacy, Charleston, Smithfield, Winchester, Flint Hill. Fishers Hill and Cedar Creek. At the battle of Mine Run he was struck in the head by a ball but was not injured.
Mr. Evans was united in marriage to Miss Hannah J. Reeves, who was born in Greene county. Pennsylvania, a daughter of Joseph Reeves. Eight children have been born of this union : Charles, who is living in Alabama ; Mary; Emma ; Ross ; Eunice; Eliza : John ; and Cora G., who died in infancy. The family home is situated about four miles northwest of Zanesville, on the Licking river, and there Mr. Evans owns and operates one hundred acres of land. On the farm is good fire clay and fine molding sand, which he ships to all parts of the United States, employing from three to seven men in the development of this branch of his business. n his farming operations he is also successful and his business affairs are well managed, for he is a man of sound judgment and keen discernment, whose enterprise has enabled him to build up an excellent business and secure a desireable property. His home is a nice two-story residence which, standing on a hill, commands an excellent view of the surrounding country.
Mr. Evans is a republican, a Baptist and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic-
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relationships which indicate his views on the great issues before the country, his former as well as present loyalty to the government and the upward trend of his character development.
GEORGE W. SLATER.
George W. Slater, having reached the eighty-fifth milestone on life's journey, is now living retired, renting his land. He was at one time closely associated with stock-raising interests and his entire career has been characterized by untiring activity and diligence and now in the evening of life there is vouchsafed to him in recognition of his former labor a well earned rest. Few men have broader knowledge of the history of the county than he, for he is one of her native sons, and therefore has for eight and a half decades been a witness of the events which have occurred here. He was born February 2. 1820, in Adams township, his parents being Anthony and Susannah (Vinsel) Slater. His father was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, about eight miles frin Harper’s Ferry, on the 2d of October, 1789, abd acquired his education in the common schools. He became a soldier in the war of 1812, entering the service on the day on which the British burned the capitol at Washington. He was in Baltimore during the attack and siege of that city and at Fort Henry he acted as one of the advance guards of the American army when the British landed there. In 1816 he came to Ohio with his wife and family, first locating on a farm five miles north of Zanesville, on the Adamsville road. There he lived for about a year, after which he purchased land in Adams township where he and his wife remained until called to their final rest. They were pioneer settlers of the neighborhood, having no neighbors nearer than three or four miles, and their nearest mill and postoffice were at Zanesville, eighteen miles distant from their home. They were the first permanent settlers in the territory now included in Adams township, but then a part of Monroe township, but in 1824, Adams township was formed of parts of Monroe and Madison townships and was named in honor of John Quincy Addams. Mr. Slater assisted materially in the early development of the county and planted the seeds of future growth and progress. He was the first justice of the peace of his township and held that office for twenty-one consecutive years, his decisions being strictly fair and partial. He was also a candidate for county commissioner on the democratic ticket, but the whigs carried the county that year. On the 3d of July, 1878, his wife died at the advanced age of eighty-five years. They had been married sixty-six years and had resided in one place for sixty-one years. Both were consistent members of the New Elope Lutheran church and lived earnest Christian lives. Mr. Slater was a man of superior intelligence and remarkable memory, retaining his mental vigor unimpaired to the last, and also his physical faculties were those of a man in his prime up to within two years of his demise.
George W. Slater acquired a common school education and was early trained to the arduous labor of developing a new farm. He was instructed in the value of integrity and industry in the active affairs of life and those qualities have always been manifest in his career. He continued upon the old farm homestead until twenty-nine Years of age, when he bought a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Highland township, on which he lived for six years, after which he purchased the farm that is now his home, making it his place of residence throughout the intervening period. He sold' his farm in Highland township in 1868, but he still owns five hundred and seventy-five acres of valuable land and other property. being one of the extensive landholders of the county and a very prosperous man. He dealt largely in stock in former years and to that branch of his business largely owes his success. Now renting his land, he is living retired, enjoying the fruits of his former toil.
On the 14th of December, 1848, Mr. Slater was married to Miss Mary Wenner, who was born in Muskingum county, in 1828, and is a daughter of Solomon and Malinda (Wertz) Wenner. The father was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, and subsequent to his removal to Muskingum county was married in Salem township, at which time he settled in Fultonham, about ten miles from Zanesville. There he worked at the trades of carpentering and cabinet-making, and in 1836 he came to Adams township, where he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land. Establishing his home upon that farm it continued to be his place of residence until he was called to his final rest. He and his wife were devoted members of the Lutheran church, taking a helpful part in its work and for several years he served as superintendent of the Sunday school. He died in 1852, and his wife passed away in 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Slater became the parents of seven children, of whom six are living: Solomon 0., who is a farmer and stock dealer of Iowa : Frances, the wife of Samuel McKee, of Monroe township ; Howard, who is conducting a ranch in Nebraska ; Carson. deceased; Cidna, living at home ; and Susan, who resides in Loudoun county, Virginia. The wife and mother died in 1860, and Mr. Slater has ever remained true to her memory, never marrying again.
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as county commissioner from 1861 until 1867. He has also been township treasurer and trustee and in the discharge of his duties is ever prompt, accurate and faithful. He belongs to the Grange and to the Lutheran church, and in a review of his history it is seen that his life has been an exemplification of honorable principles and strong manly purpose and now in the evening of life he receives the veneration and respect which should ever be accorded one who has advanced far on the journey. He is honored by young and old, rich and poor, and is one of the prominent residents of his native county.
WILLIAM G. LAWHEAD.
William G. Lawhead, a horticulturist and gardener, was born July 14, 1860, on the farm which he now owns and occupies in Wayne township. He represents one of the old and honored pioneer families of the county, the name of Lawhead having figured in connection with the substantial improvement of the county from an early day. The grandfather, William Lawhead, Sr., was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1803, and came to Ohio about 1825. In the early days he engaged in freighting between Zanesville and Baltimore, Maryland, for railroad transportation had not then been inaugurated. Following his marriage he located in Springfield township,
Muskingum county, where he carried on farming for a year and then removed to Wayne township, where he first rented land. Later, however, he bought the farm of one hundred and eighteen acres upon which William G. Lawhead now resides, and to its cultivation and development devoted his energies for many years, making it his home until his death at the age of eighty-two years. He prospered in his undertakings, becoming one of the men of affluence in his community. His political support was given the democracy and he was a member of the Baptist church. He was married in Ohio to Miss Rebecca Saffer, who was born in Loudoun county, Virginia, in 8o6. and they had three children : Catherine, the wife of O. P. Spangler, of Zanesville ; George W. and Cynthia, the deceased wife of Henry Spangler.
George W. Lawhead was born November 23. 183o, about a mile south of the home of William G. Lawhead, and throughout his entire life followed farming in Wayne township. He died at the age of seventy-two years, while his widow is now living at the age of seventy-two, making- her home with her son William. She bore the maiden name of -rartha A. Wiles, was born in Springfield township, and is a daughter of Samuel Wiles. He was superintendent of the county infirmary from 1848 to 1856, and then removed to Zanesville, where he engaged in merchandising for eleven years. At the end of that time he was again appointed superintendent of the infirmary and died there October 3, 1867, at the age of fifty-nine years. His wife died in 1888, aged seventy-six years. Both were natives of Fairfax county, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Lawhead became the parents of four children: Frankie, the wife of A. S. Shipps, of. Wayne township ; William G.; Mary C., deceased ; and Mrs. Inez G. Farley, of North Dakota. In his political views the father was a democrat and was called upon to fill several township offices, the duties of which he discharged with promptness and fidelity.
William G. Lawhead, reared to the occupation of farming, has always followed that pursuit with the exception of eight years spent in the newspaper business at Ashley, North Dakota. He was married in that state to Miss Cora Luce, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Wallace and Ella (Warren) Luce, likewise natives of the Keystone state. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Lawhead have been born four children : George W., Martha R., Carl and William F.
The farm which Mr. Lawhead now owns and operates comprises fifty-three acres of as rich and productive bottom land as can be found in the state. It lies along the Muskingum river and is about four miles southeast of the court house. Here he is engaged in the raising of fruit and vegetables and the place gives good returns each year for the care and labor bestowed upon it, the products commanding the highest prices in the city markets, because of size, quality and flavor. In matters of citizenship Mr. Lawhead is progressive and public spirited. He votes with the democratic party, has served as township clerk, is a member of the Grange and also of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. His grandfather assisted in the pioneer development of the county and he has manifested the same helpful spirit in relation to the upbuilding and benefit of this section of the state.
JOHN W. MARSHALL.
John W. Marshall, whose active connection with agricultural interests for many years resulted in the acquirement of a handsome competency and fine property of value, now enabling him to live a retired life at his pleasant home in Falls township, was born in Zanesville, September 21. 1834. His father, the Rev. William H. Marshall, was born in Newcastle, England,
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August 18, 1806, and died at the age of eighty years. He came to America in 1818 with his father, John Marshall, who was a blacksmith in early life and became an ironmaster. The family home was established in Pittsburg and John Marshall prospered in his undertakings, becoming a well-to-do man. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Hodden, was also a native of England.
Rev. William H. Marshall worked with his father until nineteen years of age. He was largely self-educated and reading, study and observation made him a well informed man. He entered upon the active work of the ministry when twenty-three years of age as a representative of the Methodist Episcopal church. He came to Zanesville about that time, arriving in 1829, and here engaged in preaching for several years as pastor of the Methodist Protestant church on South street and followed the ministry unti1 he was seventy years of age. He was also president of the conference for two years and his labors in behalf of the church were effective and far-reaching. He was married in 1830 to Miss Lurana Camp, a native of Muskingum county and a daughter of William Camp, who was born in Virginia and about 1805 came to Muskingum county, where he spent his remaining days, passing away at a very old age. After residing in Zanesville, for some time Rev. Marshall purchased a farm in Falls township, having one hundred and thirty acres of land upon which he reared family. He continued preaching, however, until seventy years of age and his labors proved one of the most potent factors in the moral development of this part of the state. His political allegiance was given to the whig party until its dissolution, after which he joined the ranks of the republican party, continuing one of its supporters until its demise. His children are: Elizabeth, the wife of John Robert, of Los Angeles, California ; John W. ; William H., a prominent farmer of Falls township and Mrs. Mary Tanner, of Zanesville.
John W. Marshall, born in Zanesville, remained in the city until four years of age when his father removed to the home farm and there he continued until nineteen years of age. He pursued his education in the public schools and afterward engaged in teaching in Falls township for six years. At the time of the Civil war he put aside all business and personal considerations in order to defend the Union cause, enlisting on the 22d of August, 1862, as a member of Company K, Ninety-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until discharged at the close of hostilities. He was second sergeant in charge of the regiment ammunition. Owing to the bravery which he displayed at the battle of Franklin; Tennessee, he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant of Company G, Ninety-seventh Ohio Infantry, and he took part in all of the battles with his command, never faltering in the performance of any duty whether it called him to the firing line or stationed him upon the lonely picket line. He received an honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio, June 16, 1865, and with a most creditable military record returned home.
Again reaching Muskingum county Mr. Marshall purchased his present farm in Falls township and November 2, 865, he was united in marriage to Miss Rachel A. Tanner, a native of this county and a daughter of William T. Tanner, who was born in Ohio in 1812. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall are the parents of five children Charles O., who is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Pleasant Valley, Muskingum county ; Edwin Grant, who is living on the home farm ; Carrington T., an attorney of Zanesville ; Herbert C., an attorney of New York ; and Leon C., who is a professor in the Ohio Wesleyan University.
As the years passed Mr. Marshall prospered in his undertakings and as his financial resources increased he added to his property until he was at one time the owner of seven hundred and twenty- three acres of rich land, but much of this he has since divided among his sons. The home farm is located in the northwest part of Falls township and is good land, rich and arable and well improved with modern equipments. n all his farm work Mr. Marshall has utilized the most progressive methods and his labors therefore have been attended with excellent success.
In his political views Mr. Marshall has long been an earnest republican and has served as a member of the school board while for three terms he was a director of the county infirmary. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church and has ever been deeply interested in the educational and moral progress as well as the material development of his native county. His business career has been marked by integrity and strength of purpose and he has gained an untarnished name simultaneously with a comfortable competence.
WILLIAM WARREN CARD.
William Warren Card was born at Nelson, Madison County, New York, September 6, 1831. He was a son of a civil engineer and educated himself to the same profession. When but a Young man Mr. Card went west, in 1850, and began to practice his profession, seeking for an opening in the country on the sunset side of the Alleghanies. He became acquainted with the projectors of the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad through some of his work and was
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placed in charge of the construction of that line, and after having built the road successfully, remained for a long time its chief engineer. Mr. Card had shown marked ability in this piece of work and the railroad men of that day became interested in him. He was offered and accepted a connection with- the Panhandle, establishing it up to high standard. Later he became superintendent of the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railway, with headquarters in Zanesville, where he resided. The association of the above railroads mentioned finally resulted in the severing of Mr. Card's connection with the railroad and his entry into the airbrake business. He became sales agent for the Westinghouse Airbrake Company and was the principal man who placed that corporation in the front rank of the later American business organization. He moved to Pittsburg in 1879 and was one of that group of Pittsburgers who seconded the efforts of George Westinghouse to secure the introduction of airbrakes on railroad trains. It was on the old Steubenville division of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, the Panhandle, of which Mr. Card was then superintendent, that the efficiency of air brakes was first and fully demonstrated. The brakes were attached to an accommodation train which left the old Union Depot at Steubenville on October 3, 1869. The engine bell of that train as it entered Steubenville clanged the opening of a new era in the railroading of the United States and the world, and in a few short years railroading in this country was revolutionized and the fortunes of a dozen multi-millionaires were made.
In 1880 he became secretary of the Westinghouse Airbrake Company, and in 1890 became first vice president. He was also president of the Pittsburg Screw Bolt & Nut Company, in Pittsburg, besides a director in five banks.
Mr. Card was married to Hattie Dinsmore, on June 24, 1862, at Coolville, Ohio. She died April 19, 1886, in Philadelphia. and left three children. In May, 1890, he married Mary Llewellyn, and one child, a daughter, was the result of this union. Mr. Card was killed by a street car in front of his residence in Pittsburg, April 4. 1903. He was in his seventy-third year at the time of his death.
RICHARD H. GALIGHER.
Richard H. Galigher, a representative farmer of Wayne township, was born in Zanesville near the old tile works on the Marietta road, October 15, 1841, and is of Irish lineage. His paternal grandfather, Richard Galigher, a native of the Emerald Isle, came to the United States in early life and located at Baltimore, Maryland, after which he removed to Zanesville, becoming a pioneer resident of this part of the state. He made the journey across the. country by team and afterward ran a flatboat from Zanesville to New Orleans, taking produce down the rivers before the era of railroad transportation. He had five sons—William, James, Joseph, John and Charles, all of whom were born in Zanesville, and they became associated with their father in the establishment and conduct of the first hat factory. All were whigs in their political belief.
James Galigher, son of Richard Galigher, Sr., was born in Zanesville in 1812, and becoming interested in his father's business was actively associated with the management and operation of the hat factory until 1850, the enterprise being conducted for a long period under the name of Galigher Brothers. In the year mentioned he purchased his farm and land adjoining this to the extent of two hundred and twenty acres and devoted his energies to general agricultural pursuits. He continued to operate his land until his death, which occurred when he was sixty-six years of age. He had prospered in his undertakings, becoming a well-to-do man. His poplitical support was given to the republican part.: and his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Baptist church. His wife bore the maiden name of Adeline Lee and was born in Zanesville, in 1816. Her father, John Lee was born April 2, 1781, and came to Zanesville in 1803, becoming one of the honored pioneer settlers of Muskingum county, and he assisted in building the courthouse, in 18c9, furnishing and hauling the stone for its construction. He served as captain under General Harrison in the war of 1812. His wife was born August 30, 1791, Mrs. Ganglier departed this life when sixty-two years of age. In their family were seven children, all of whom are yet living, namely Mrs. Margaret Dillon ; Richard H..; Charles, who was born November 15, 1844. and married Sarah Brenholtz, whose birth occurred in Zanesville in 1846 ; Mrs. Rebecca Dietz ; Mrs.. Nellie Tipton; Mrs. Annie Bell; and Mrs. Ida Burghes.
Richard H. Galigher was a youth of nine years when his father removed to the farm and he afterward walked three miles to school each day. He early became familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist and continued to aid in the operation of the fields until after the outbreak of the Civil war, when, in 1862, in his twenty-first year, he enlisted as a member of Company I, Eighty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. n 1864 he re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Ohio Regiment and was discharged in the following September. Upon his return to the north he resumed the occupation of farming and is to-day the owner
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of sixty-six acres of valuable bottom land in Wayne township. Upon this place are three residences for himself and children. The farm is devoted to gardening and fruit raising and its products form a very marketable commodity, commanding the highest prices and finding a ready sale.
Richard H. Galigher wedded Annetta Downs, who was born in Zanesville and is a daughter of H. Downs, a native of Virginia. Five children grace this marriage: Mrs. Jennie Elkington; Minnie, the wife of Ed. Miller, of Wayne; James. who is living in Zanesville; Ed., a representative farmer of Wayne township; and John, who is also a resident farmer of the same township.
Mr. Galigher has always given his political aid to the republican party, believing firmly in its principles, and his fellow townsmen recognizing his worth and ability, have called him to public office, in which he has ever shown that the trust reposed in him is well merited. He was supervisor of Wayne township for six terms, was assessor for two terms, township trustee for two terms, and has also been a member of the school board and in these various positions he has exercised his official prerogatives so as to largely advance the welfare and substantial interests of his locality. He belongs to the Baptist church and also to Hazlett Post. Grand Army of the Republic. thus maintaining pleasant relations with his old army comrades, and in all matters of citizenship he is found as true and loyal to his country and her welfare as when he wore the blue uniform of the nation and advocated the Union cause upon the battle-fields of the south.
ALVAH P. CLARK
Alvah P. Clark, the secretary, treasurer and general manager of one of the rapidly developing and profitable pottery enterprises of Zanesville, business being conducted under the name of
the Ohio Pottery Company. was born in Washington county, this state, in 1843. His parternal grandfather. Seneca Clark, removed from the Empire state to Ohio at an early day, settling near Marietta, Washington county, when that district contained but a sparse population, the work of progress and improvement being scarcely begun. He afterward removed to the vicinity of Beverly, Ohio, where he followed farming for a time, and then turned his attention to distilling, which he conducted after the crude manner in which the business was carried on at that early day. He married Catherine Stull and they had three childreno but only one is living. Jane. deceased, was the wife of Theodore Devol, who resides near Marietta, Ohio. The son, Augustus S., was born in the Empire state and was about nine or ten years of age at the time of his parents removal to Ohio. He yet owns the land upon which his father's distillery was once located. He remained upon the old home farm throughout the days of his boyhood and youth and early manhood, and in fact, until after the birth of his son, Alvah P., and followed both general agricultural pursuits and distilling. He now resides about three miles from his farm, in the town of Beverly, and has reached the very advanced age of eighty-five years. He married Sarah D. Ross, who is deceased. They had two children, Alvah and Eva, the latter the wife of Charles W. Reynolds, of Zanesville, by whom she has one child, Louise, the wife of Professor C. S. Joseph. n the summer of 1904 Mr. Clark of this review, had a picture taken, representing the four generation's of the family, his father, himself, his son and grandson.
Alvah P. Clark obtained a public-school education at Beverly, Ohio, and when he had reached manls estate, was engaged in the drug business at that place. his father owning the store. He became familiar with the drug business at an early age and for some time was connected with the store, but afterward turned his attention to the manufacture of Hour at Beverly. where he continued for three years. In 1896 he was one of the organizers of the Zanesville Stone Ware Company and became its vice president. He then went upon the road selling the product of the house to the trade. The business was incorporated and he was connected with it until 1890, when he sold his interest and organized the Ohio Pottery Company. now located in the Ilrig-hton district. He then erected the plant of the company and has since been act;ye in its management. The first officers were : C. W. Reynolds. president Frank H. Herdman, vice president ; and A. P. Clark, secretary, treasurer and general manager. These gentlemen still continue in their respective offices and from the beginning, the business has been a prosperous one. They began with one building one hundred by eighty feet, and in the summer of 1904, so great had been the growth of their trade, another building fifty by one hundred and seven feet was erected. Stoneware specialties are manufactured and employment is furnished to forty men. They had at first but two kilns. but now have five kilns, twenty feet in diameter, four of these kilns being fourteen feet high. They also have one kiln sixteen and a half feet in diameter and twelve feet high. Their ware is manufactured after the most modern methods and finds ready sale on the market. Mr. Clark was the first to introduce in this section of the state the making of stone-
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ware by steam, thus doing away with the slow hand process. He has always kept in touch with the most modern ideas concerning his business and is quick to adopt any new method whose practical utility he recognizes.
In 1870 Mr. Clark was united in marriage to Miss Louise Johnson, who was born in Laporte, Indiana, and they have one child, Frederick A., who was born in Beverly, Ohio, and married Flora Miller, by whom he has one son, Earl K., a native of Cambridge, Indiana.
Mr. Clark is a Mason, being identified with the fraternity in Zanesville, and politically he is a republican, but he never seeks or desires public office, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs. He is a representative of one of the pioneer families of this section of Ohio and in citizenship he is public-spirited in an eminent degree, being deeply interested in the welfare of his country and the prosperity of his community. He is to-day a typical representative of the enterprising spirit which is leading to the rapid development of Zanesville and making it a most important manufacturing and commercial center.
FRANCIS HUTCHINSON.
Francis Hutchinson, now living retired, but still the owner of valuable farming interests in Falls township, was born in County Down, Ireland, March 10, 1828, his parents being David and Frances (Stevenson) Hutchinson. The father was a farmer by occupation and spent his entire life on the Emerald isle, passing away during the boyhood days of his son Francis. His widow afterward came to America with her children, making the voyage in the sailing vessel, Mary Pleasant, which at that time was four weeks in crossing the Atlantic. Mrs. Hutchinson landed at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and soon afterward located in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania. Her son, David Hutchinson, was an engineer and was killed in a wreck near Seymour, Indiana, while running the limited express.
Francis Hutchinson may well be called a self made man for from an early age he has been dependent entirely upon his own resources. When fourteen years of age he drove mules on the canal in Pennsylvania, being thus employed for two years. Later he worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad and when it was completed secured a position as fireman, acting in that capacity for eighteen months. On the expiration of that period he was made engineer, thus serving in that capacity for thirty-three years and in January. 1854, he came to Zanesville, accepting a position as engineer on the Central Ohio Railroad. No higher testimonial could be given concerning his capability and efficiency as an engineer than the fact that he was so long rementained in the service of one railroad company. Realizing fully the responsibilities that devolved upon him he was ever careful and painstaking in the discharge of his duties. In 1865 Mr. Hutchinson had purchased a farm of fifty-one acres and since that time he has added three acres to the place, so that he now owns fifty-four acres of valuable land which is just outside the city limits to the northwest of Zanesville. He erected thereon a nice two-story brick residence which is now occupied by his son, while Mr. Hutchinson lives in his new two-story frame house just below the brick dwelling. While he was engaged in railroading he employed a man to carry on the farm and it is now conducted by his son. The land is very valuable, being worth about four hundred dollars per acre, and is devoted to the raising of wheat, corn and stock. He also owns the Barnett Hotel and other valuable city property. During the thirty-three years he was an engineer he never had an accident on his train. Mr. Hutchinson is living a retired life, enjoying a well earned rest. His career has in many respects been exemplary. He has never gambled nor indulged in excessive pleasant of any sort but has lived a straightforward, available life that has gained him the respect and confidence of all with whom he has been associated.
Mr. Hutchinson was united in marriage to Hiss Margaret Carr, now deceoed,. and to them was born a son, Francis J., who has the management of his father's farm. His second wife was Mary Boyd, of Belmont, also now deceased. Mr. Hutchinson is still active although he has passed the seventy-seventh milestone on life's journey. His residence in this county covers a long period and each year has witnessed new accessions to the circle of his friends as the circle of his acquaintance has widened.
RICHARD PARK MENDENHALL.
Richard Park Mendenhall, an honored veteran of the Civil war and a retired farmer, living in' Frazevsburg, was born in Jackson township Muskingum county, June 20, 1830, and is descended from an old Virginia family. His grandfather, Samuel Mendenhall, was born in Virginia.. January 4, 1760. and in his youth learned and followed the cooper's trade. He was married in 1781 being then twenty-one years of age, to Miss Hannah Park, also a native of Virginia, and in 1813 he came to Ohio. where he pur-
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