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HON. JOHN G. WARWICK. August 16,1892, was laid to rest the earthly remains of John G. Warwick. This dispensation of Providence called out the most general mourning from the citizens of Massillon, Ohio, among whom he lived, and the public men among whom his work as a Member of Congress took him, and by whom he was greatly respected and beloved. He had attained a national reputation as a statesman and a leader of the Democratic party, and his demise has been the occasion for rehearsing the notable events which received the impetus of his colossal mind and firth, unswerving will. We shall quote largely from the paper published in his place of residence, which is Massillon, upon the occasion of his decease.

John G. Warwick, Representative from the Sixteenth Ohio District, died ill his apartments at the Riggs House, Washington, D. C., at twenty minutes past nine o'clock, August 14, the result of a violent attack of dysentery. Tuesday morning, August 2, Mr. Warwick left for New York to attend a directory meeting of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad, and was there seized with the illness which proved fatal. The protracted heat had not yet ceased and to this is mainly due Ills Sorrowful death. He returned late on Wednesday night and repaired to his rooms. It was known in this city that Mr. Warwick had long been a sufferer from stomach troubles, and hence his failure to call for a physician at once was not unnatural. But upon Thursday evening he did summon one, and his estimable wife, who had gone to Atlantic City to escape the heat, hurried to his side, and was thenceforward unremitting in her devotion, he soon succumbed, however, to the dread disease, passing away August 14. He retained consciousness to the last, and his latest words were addressed to his wife.

John George Warwick was burn in County Tyrone, Ireland, December 28, 1830. In 1850, he cattle to this country with his brother, Robert S., who now lives near Elton. After a short stay in Philadelphia, he came to Navarre, and catered an establishment as clerk anti book-keeper, but by carefully saving his earnings he was soon afterward enabled to embark in business for himself. he opened a dry-goods store in 1853, and in a short time was recognized as one of the leading merchants and business men of Massillon. By his business ability, industry and integrity, Mr. Warwick acquired considerable wealth, although be possessed nothing more than grit and muscle, coupled with business tact, when he arrived in America, but in a few years he was identified with various enterprises. he because principal over the Sippo Valley Mills in 1865; afterward he became active in railroad interests and served as a Director in time Massillon & Cleveland, the Wheeling Lake Erie, and Cleveland & Marietta Railroads.

From the railroad business Mr. Warwick became interested in mines and became one of the most successful coal operators in the State. In 1872, he gave up merchandising told devoted his business talents to outside enterprises in which he was interested. In addition to the other enterprises in which he was engaged, he maintained the supervision of several large farms in this State, aggregating one thousand acres in extent.

Although in consistent and active Democrat, Mr. Warwick declined all overtures to become a candidate until 1883, when he finally, accepted the

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nomination for Lieutenant-Governor on the ticket with Hon. George Hoadley. He has been a liberal contributor to the legitimate expenses of the Democratic, campaigns, and despite the attack made upon bill] by prejudiced people, professing to represent the labor interests, he was triumphantly elected. he presided as Lieutenant-Governor over the Senate of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly, which elected him. Henry Payne to the United States Senate. He discharged the duties devolving upon him as second officer of the State in such a manner as to win the confidence and esteem of his political opponents.

On July 11, 1890, he received the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Sixteenth Ohio District, having as his opponent the Hon. William McKinley. The convention was one of the most memorable in the history of congressional politics, seventy-four ballots being required for a choice, but the result was that our subject was triumphantly elected. His prominence was at once recognized in the House of Representatives, wherein he took the oath of office December 7, 1892. he was made Chairman of the Committee on Enrolled Bills, one of the four oldest and most important and arduous committees of that body. He was also selected as a member of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds. Such treatment of a new member was an unusual event, and brought him into the closest intimacy with his colleagues.

With his wife he occupied beautiful rooms at the Riggs House, where his callers were always constant. His attendance upon the sessions of the House were punctilious, except when business called him from the city. he enjoyed his life, and his health seemed much improved. He was alive to every phase of politics and was always a confidant in the most secret of party plans. Everybody liked him and it was often heard that his Associates regarded him as much for views that agreed with theirs, as for his bluntness and steadfastness in asserting those which did not. He leaves no speech upon the record, but in the memory of thousands of constituents he will remain as the man who secured them many a pension, or did other service requiring a Representative's aid. In All that pertains to congressional activity, Mr. Warwick was considered a conspicuous success. He was made the member of the National Congressional Committee for Ohio. He was an earnest advocate of whatever measure he espoused, and worked hard to win support for it. To him is due the passage of the McGarraghan Bill (outrageously vetoed) giving a poor Irishman recourse in court against a band of robbers who for years unjustly held a quicksilver mine.

About twenty-eight years ago (1892), Mr. Warwick was married in Baltimore to Mrs. Maria E. Lavake. Her maiden name was Karthaus and her father was born in Reemsheid, Prussia. On coming to this country, he diligently applied himself to business, and by his own exertions soon became one of the wealthiest ship merchants of the city of Baltimore. He was also identified with the settlement and the business projects of the State of Pennsylvania, and on the east banks of the Susquehanna River there is now a town called by his name, on the same site upon which his enterprise years ago opened a furnace and began a coal business, now in active operation.

In his religious connections, Mr. Warwick was an Episcopalian. In the welfare of Massillon, he always maintained an unceasing interest, and was identified with many of its prominent institutions. He was one of the organizers of the Building & Loan Association and for a time served as President. He was Director of the Massillon Water Company and owned stock in several different con] companies of the city. His son, W. K. L. Warwick, will undoubtedly succeed to his father's business interests. He also is one of the prominent citizens of Massillon and is an important factor in the progress of Stark County.

LEWIS W. GISE. To his skill and handicraft, his knowledge of materials And the modes of usage best adapted to various kinds of buildings, Mr. Gise adds the personal qualities which win the respect and friendship of

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those with whom he associates. He was born in Germany, on the Rhine, August 12, 1838, and is a son of John J. Gise, who was also born in that country and was a tailor by trade.

In 1851, the father of our subject with his family emigrated to the United States, making his way directly to Massillon, where he resided until his decease, which occurred in his seventy-sixth year. He was n gentleman who commanded the respect of all his acquaintances and was a devoted member of the St. John's Evangelical Church. His wife, who prior to her marriage was known as Charlotte Becker, was born near Meisenheim, and departed this life in Massillon at the home of our subject. Of the eight children of whom she was the mother, only four are living, of whom Lewis W. is the youngest.

He of whom we write was reared to man's estate in his native country, and in 1851, having determined to try his fortunes in the New World, went to London, England, where he set sail on the vessel "Lizzie Evans," which landed him in New York City, after a voyage of thirty-five days. Young Gise then attended the English school summers and was employed during the other seasons at different lines of work. When reaching his sixteenth year, he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade under Snyder, Mong & Co., with whom he remained for three years, and then, having mastered that business, spent eighteen months as a journeyman, working at his trade. For the two succeeding years, he was in the employ of Russell Co., at the end of which time he began contracting and building on his own account, in company with his brother. After being thus engaged for two years, he worked for the same length of time for Russell & Co., but since 1865 has been in business alone and does all kinds of contracting in his line and has erected some of the largest and finest buildings in the city, including the Bummerlin Block, the Episcopal parsonage and the residences of Jane R. Dunn, Frank R. Webb, Jonas Lutz and William Russell and the Sailor's Hotel, beside many others. he is the owner of considerable real estate in this vicinity and has a beautiful residence on East Main Street.

Miss Wilhemina Tromp became the wife of our subject in 1858. Mrs Gise was born in New York State, and by her union with our subject has become the mother of nine children, namely: Louisa, Mrs. Paul Kirchhofer, whose husband is City Treasurer and a druggist; William, who married Flora Beck and is in business with him father; Allie, Mrs. Hiar, of Justus; Edward, who married Josie Ryan and is residing in California; and Carrie, Charles, Frank, Robert, and Minnie, at home.

Mr. Gise has been honored by his election to the position of Alderman of the Fourth Ward, which office he has occupied for five years, and during that time has served on various important committees. he has also been Township Trustee for three years and, socially, is ex-President of the German Pioneer Society and is connected with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In religious matters, he is a Deacon of the St. John's Evangelical Church, to which denomination his wife also belongs. He is a sturdy Democrat in politics, has been sent as a delegate to various conventions and has borne an honorable part in the civic life of his county. He is well known throughout this section, and his many fine qualities of head and heart have placed him high in the regard of his fellow citizens.

SAMUEL OBERLIN. Many of the most active and enterprising residents of Massillon are natives of Stark County, and have here spent the greater part of their lives. In them we find men of true loyalty to the interests of this part of the State, who understand the needs, social and industrial, of this vicinity And who have a thorough knowledge of its resources. They are, therefore, better adapted to succeed here than a stranger could be, And are probably, without exception, warmly devoted to the prosperity of their native place. It is, therefore, with genuine pleasure we include Mr. Oberlin in this work, for he is not only a native of this county and one of the pioneers, but is a map

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whose honesty, uprightness and sociability have won him the esteem and respect of all. Although pretty well along in years now, and retired from the turmoil and worry of life, he is still public spirited, and is interested in all movements for the improvement and development of the county.

He was born in Tuscarawas Township, this county, in 1818, and comes of good old Pennsylvania stock, his father, Peter Oberlin, and his grandfather, Adam Oberlin, both being natives of that State. The great-grandfather, Frederick Oberlin, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, and find six sons, who stood six feet two inches in height, and who were Washington's body-guard during the Revolutionary War. Adam Oberlin brought his family to Ohio in 1811 and made the journey on horseback. He first stopped near Canton and later located in Tuscarawas Township, this county, where he passed the remainder of his days. The father of our subject, Peter Oberlin, was born in Cumberland County, Pa., in 1779, was reared there, and there married Miss Susanna Kramer, a native of Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Jacob Kramer, also a native of the Keystone State, where he followed farming. After the birth of two children, Mr. Oberlin and family concluded to move to Ohio, and in 1811 they made the trip to this State in a big four-horse wagon. They resided for one year near Canton, but the following year located in Tuscarawas Township, this county, and opened n fine farm near Massillon, about two hundred acres of Government land. They erected a rude log cabin and began making improvements in true pioneer style. In those days, the pioneers had nothing to help themselves with except their own strong hands and sturdy independence, but they accomplished much and made possible the pleasant homes of to-day. Jest before his death, Mr. Oberlin bought a twenty-acre place in the same township. They had one of the old-fashioned families, consisting of ten boys and two girls, eleven of whom grew to mature years.

The immediate subject of this sketch, who was fourth in order of birth of the above-mentioned children, was reared amid pioneer surroundings and he was early inured to hard labor, assisting his father in clearing the farm. He attended school in the pioneer log schoolhouse of that day, with slab seats, etc., still when thirteen years of age, or on the 7th of February, 1831, he came to Massillon. He was employed in the drug store of Mr. Morgan until 1834, when he went to Brookfield and remained until 1838. After this he was at Bolivar until the fall of 1840, and then came to Massillon, where he was engaged in clerking for three years. Later, he was in partnership with Mr. Humberger and Mr. James Harsh, and continued with them until 1857, when the firm dissolved partnership. Our subject then embarked in business for himself, and bought a building at the corner of Erie and Stain Streets. He engaged in the dry-goods and grocery business, and wont twice a year to New York City for fresh goods. At that early day they were shipped by canal.

In 1882, he sold out his stock and retired from the active duties of life, after spending fifty-one years behind the counter, a longer period than any man in the city can boast of. His pleasant and commodious residence in this city is presided over by his worthy wife, whose maiden name was Mary E. Hofman. She was born in Hagerstown, Md., in 1820, and is the daughter of Prof. John E. and Catherine (Binkley) Hofman, natives of Pennsylvania, and Shenandoah County, Va , respectively. Her paternal grandfather, Rev. James Hofman, was a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent. He was a minister of the German Reformed Church and was one of the pioneer preachers of Ohio, coming here at an early date. He died at Mansfield. The father of Mrs. Oberlin was a man of education and was a well-known and popular educator, teaching school for fifty-two years at Hagerstown, Md. Mrs. Oberlin was reared and educated in the academy at Hagerstown, and after growing up assisted her father in teaching for seven years. Her maternal grandfather's name was Jacob Binkley. To Mr. and Mrs. Oberlin have been born four children, as follows: Mary F., now Mrs. William Yost, of this city; William J., engaged in the insurance business here; Charles E., in the hardware business, and Samuel H., traveling salesman, representing the firm of H. E. Frankenberg, of New York City. Although often urged to accept some official position, Mr. Oberlin has always re-

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fused and attended strictly to business. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a Charter member of the Encampment. In politics, he is a Republican. His first vote was for William Henry Harrison in 1840, and in 1888 he cast his vote for Benjamin Harrison. He visited the Centennial at Philadelphia in 1876. Mrs. Oberlin is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a woman whose womanly virtues ace well known and appreciated.

ADAM C. McDOWELL is a retired barker, farmer, and breeder of fine sheep, of Canton, Ohio. The only pure-bred Dickinson Merino sheep in the United States of America is descended pure from the celebrated thorough-bred flock of W. R. Dickinson, of Steubenville, Ohio, who had established and preserved the blood intact for many years of a flock of Merinos that were descended pure from sheep imported from Spain in the year 1802, by Colonel David Humphreys, of Derby, New Haven County, Conn. These sheep were the pride of Mr. Dickinson's heart, and he never parted with any of the ewes during his life, and few of the rams. They were separately kept and distinctly marked with paint and special ear marks, which marks were different front the flock he kept on shares, and the grades in which he dealt extensively.

We boldly assert the fact that timers' is no individual or committee who Can truthfully claim origin for their sheep to the reserve flock of Mr. Dickinson-his own pure Spanish-Merino flock, also his thorough-bred Humphreys Spanish, the ewes of which were never sold during his life-time, for Mr. Dickinson compelled a strict account of these sheep, as Mr. McDowell testifies under oath in this volume.

Therefore any claims to having received from Mr. Dickinson any sheep of this dock would be unqualifiedly false unless attested by certificate of sale and purchase from Mr. Dickinson, stating clearly to whom he had sold and of what flock the sheep were, and so on by transfer to the present time. It is also claimed that there is no one who ever received any of Mr. Dickinson's pure Merino sheep after his death, who kept them pure and free from inferior and base blood, but James McDowell, the father of Adam C., of Canton, Stark County, Ohio.

The record of flocks herein are those descended from his flock, sold under certificate of sale, purchase, blood and pedigree, an accurate account of sale, purchase, breeding, date of birth and death being now kept and filed with the Secretary of the Dickinson Merino Sheep Record Company by the breeders owning sheep, and included in the organization known as the Dickinson Merino Sheep Record Company, organized at Canton, Ohio, June 3, 1884, Certificates of record having been issued by the Secretary since that time to all parties forwarding pedigrees tracing within the prescribed rules of record adopted by the company and incorporated in the by-laws of the Record Company.

The sheep herein recorded are of true Spanish origin, and are traced to the purchase find selection of the best two ewe lambs and second best rain lamb of the last crop of lambs bred by W. R. Dickinson, selected with the greatest care by James McDowell (Mr. Dickinson's shepherd) immediately after Mr. Dickinson's death, and being descended from the marked Humphreys flock, and sired by Bolivar, the winner of the silver cup at Baltimore, Md., in 1826. A choice selection of two ewes and ram, imported by Col. Humphreys from Spain, by' accurate knowledge was the basis of Mr. Dickinson's founding flock. This family of Merino sheep, brought to thin country by a patriot, Col Humphrey, and preserved by an intelligent and far-seeing breeder, W. R. Dickinson, have been brought to their present high state of perfection by to correct and faithful observance of the laws of pure breeding by James McDowell.

The history and observations of James McDowell, in his life work as a breeder and wool-grower, are best exemplified in the family of Merinos with which the effort of his life has been identified, and which he named in honor of Mr. Dickinson, who gave him his early training, to which experi-

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ence he attributes his success at the present day. he has been with them, almost daily, for a period of sixty-four years, ending April 1, 1887, commencing with herding them on the plains of the western part of Stark County, where now homes and small farms meet the eye of the traveler.

The system of breeding and feeding which he has followed, and the long life which Providence has spared to him have, however, given him evident satisfaction, for he has seen the family of Merino sheep of his choice, acquire, by reason of their merits, the ascendancy over all families of Merino sheep in the United States in point of excellence, hardiness, form, fleece, trueness of type and uniformity of breeding. The mutton qualities of this family of sheep being now attained, with the highest degree of purity of blood and production of superior fine Delaine wool, the result becomes at once, upon introduction, the best sheep for the general flock-master, strengthened by the acknowledged fact of the Humphreys sheep, originally imported, being of the best that the flocks in Spain contained at the time of their importation.

Adam C. McDowell was born in Stark County, Ohio, June 12, 1844, and was the third of eight children born to James and Eliza (Heldenbrand) McDowell, both natives of Pennsylvania. Both of the parents moved to Stark County, Ohio, with their parents when young, and settled with them in Plain Township. After marrying, they settled on a farm and Mr. McDowell made a specialty of sheep-breeding. He became prominently known all over the country in that capacity and was very successful. His death occurred on his farm in 1890, when over eighty-one years of age. He was the owner of two fine farms, one comprising one hundred and sixty acres and the other one hundred and ninety acres, upon which were valuable buildings, sheep-sheds, etc. The land is in a high state of cultivation. The mother was a worthy member of the Lutheran Church, and died in that faith in 1868. She was the daughter of Michael Heldenbrand.

Adam C. McDowell passed the early years of his life on his father's farm and in attending the district school during the winter months. He subsequently entered Mt, Union College, where he pursued his studies for several terms. Returning to the farm, he began tilling the soil. After the death of his brother T. C., who was Cashier of the Farmers' Bank, he removed to Canton and became a Director in the bank, and subsequently Vice-president. He held his interest in the bank until 1891, when he sold out and turned his attention to farming and sheep-breeding, being the owner of a fine farm in Green Township, Summit County, this State. There he is turning his attention to the breeding of fine Merino sheep, which were taken from his father's flock. He also makes a specialty of breeding thoroughbred Jersey cattle.

Mr. McDowell was married to Miss Julia Correll, daughter of Samuel Correll, and they have two children, a daughter and son. The youngest child, Charles Stunner, is a student, and Alice Cary, the eldest, is also attending school. In politics, Mr. McDowell is a Republican. He has a good residence at No. 205 North Cleveland Avenue.

FATHER THOMAS FRANCIS WASHINGTON MAHON, Pastor of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Massillon, is a very learned and clever gentleman, and was born at Cleveland, this State, November 27, 1863. His father, Patrick Mahon, was born in County Rosscommon, Ireland, where he followed the combined occupations of a farmer and tailor. Abort 1860, the eider Mr. Mahon emigrated to the United States and, locating in Cleveland, engaged in the merchant-tailoring business. e is now living a retired life in that city. His wife, the mother of our subject, was Miss Ellen, daughter of James Washington, born in the North of England. Mrs. Mahon, however, like her husband, was born in Ireland. Her father was a cooper by trade, and, after emigrating to this country, died in the Forest City.

Our subject was the fifth in order of birth in the parental family of fourteen children, ten of whom

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grew to mature years. He received a good education, his pioneer studies being conducted in the St. Patrick's Parochial School. In 1877, he entered St. Charles' College at Baltimore, where he took a six-years course, and later spent five and one-half years as a student of St. Mary's, at Cleveland. Our subject was ordained, December 18, 1888, by Bishop Gilmore, and his first charge was at Salineville, this State, where he was pastor of St. Patrick's Church for thirteen months. He was then recalled as Assistant to Bishop Gilmore, of St. John's Cathedral in Cleveland, where he remained until the death of that gentleman.

September 1, 1891, Father Mahon was placed in charge of St. Joseph's Church, of Massillon, which was started as a mission in 1851, by Father Campion. The church, which will cost $40,000, is in process of construction on East South Street, and is the finest in the county. It is 60x132 feet in dimensions, with a graceful tower one hundred and eighty feet in height. The building will be furnished in a most elegant manner, and due credit should be given Father Mahon, who has worked industriously to accomplish this end. The congregation numbers twelve hundred members, and is one of the largest in the county.

Our subject, socially, is a member of the Catholic Mutual Berefit Association and is a presiding officer of the. Ancient Order of Hibernians, and is very popular, especially among his own people.

GEORGE STANSBERGER. Many of the honored veterans of the late war, who had scarcely attained manhood when the Rebellion lion broke out, are now quietly engaged in various industrial occupations. This class is well represented in Stark County by many of its most thrifty and industrious farmers, one of whom is the subject of this biographical sketch. His agricultural interests are centered on section 29, Bethlehem Township, and are in a flourishing condition. Mr. Stansberger is one of the native-born citizens of this State, his place of birth being in Tuscarawas County, and the date thereof July 13, 1840. He is a son of Adam and Mary Stansberger, who were natives of Germany.

The paints of our subject emigrated to the New World prior to their marriage, and were married in Tuscarawas County, this State, where their decease occurred. Our subject was reared amid the pioneer scenes of his native county, receiving but a limited education in the curly subscription schools of his boyhood. he can well remember when that part of the country was but little developed, and wild animals roamed at will across the prairies and through the forests. he was in the flush and vigor of early manhood, when, with true patriotism, he enlisted to aid in suppressing the Rebellion, becoming a member of Company K, Fifty-first Ohio Infantry, in October, 1861. With his regiment, he formed a part of Sherman's army, and participated in the important battles of Stone River, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, Resaca, siege of Atlanta and Ringold. he was finally honorably discharged, November 25, 1864, having shown himself at all times and on all occasions n good soldier, who had the interests of his country at heart.

After his three years' hard service in the army, Mr. Stansberger returned to his native State, and January 4, 1865, was married to Miss Nancy Bixler, and by her became the father of four children: John W., Sarah A. E. (Mrs. Marion Truck), Ida May and Cyrus Clifford. Our subject is the proprietor of eighty acres of land inherited by his wife, which his good judgment has placed under excellent cultivation, and the prosperity that he has attained has been brought about by his own labors, as he is practically a self-made man.

Mr. Stansberger has served his township as Road Supervisor for three years, and is always found willing to do anything that will in any way enhance the welfare of his adopted township. He is greatly interested in school affairs, and has served efficiently as Director for some time. His place is among our most useful citizens, and the respect in which he is held by all shows him to be a man of genuine worth. His service in the Union army has been recognized by the Government, which

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awarded him a pension of $12 per month. In political relations, he is a behever in the principles of the Republican party. he is a man of excellent habits, who is thoroughly trustworthy, and in him the United Brethren Church finds one of its most zealous members.

DANIEL S. SMITH, one of the wealthy and most prominent farmers in Stark County, has a fine estate in Plain Township, where he is engaged in tilling the soil to good advantage. By the exercise of thrift and prudence in the management of his affairs, by skill and strict attention to his calling, he has placed himself in the front rank among the progressive agriculturists j of this section.

A native of this 's county, our subject was born on section 5, Canton Township, September 12, 1838, and is the son of John J. Smith, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1811. Grandfather Daniel Smith was also a native of the Keystone State, and on coming to this State in n very early day, made the trip over the mountains with wagon and team. His first location was made in Plain Township, on the property now occupied by Eli Smith, his son. He was a hard-working, industrious mail, and at his decease left his family a comfortable property. He continued to reside on the farm which he had developed from the wilderness until all his children were grown and established in homes of their own, when he took up his abode east of New Berlin and there passed his last years. He was a very religions man and a consistent member of the Lutheran Church. Politically, he cast a straight Democratic vote, and was always greatly interested in local affairs and gave liberally of his time and means toward the furtherance of all elevating measures.

The father of our subject received his education in the district school, near his home, and being trained to farm pursuits, when starting out on his own account, located on property just north of Canton, where he owned eighty acres of excellent land, which by good judgment and industry he placed under good tillage, and reaped therefrom a competence. Like his father before him, he was a member of the Lutheran Church, and at. his death, which occurred in 1865, he was fifty-four years of age. In early life a Whig, he later joined the Republican party, being a strong Abolitionist.

The maiden name of the mother of our subject, was Nancy Schriver; she was born in what is now the prosperous city of Canton, and was the daughter of David and Mary Schriver, natives of Pennsylvania, who, on coming to this section in an early day. located in Canton Township, where the father famed and at the same time operated a distillery. He was a Democrat in politics, and lived to attain a good age, as did also his wife.

He of whom we write was third in order of birth in the parental family of eleven children, two of whom are deceased, Susan and Henry. Those living are Mary A., our subject, Jeremiah, Williams, Harriet, Orlando, Amanda, Hiram and Emma. The mother of these children is stall living at the age of eighty-one years, and makes her home on the old farm, located just outside the corporate limits of the city of Canton. She is a most estimable and worthy lady and a devoted member of the German Reformed Church.

Daniel, of this sketch, was reared on the old homestead and acquired a good practical education in the district school, supplementing the knowledge gained therein by attendance at the schools of Canton. When nineteen years of age, being then ready to earn his own living, he learned the trade of a carpenter, at which he worked by the day for five years. Then enlarging his business so as to combine contracting and building, he was thus engaged for a period of sixteen years, and during that time established a reputation as a skilled and reliable workman throughout the entire county, where are yet standing many buildings which he erected.

The marriage of our subject with Miss Lydia Trump was solemnized October 30, 1865. Mrs. Smith was born in Canton Township, February 3, 1842, and is the daughter of George J. and Rachel (Weaver) Trump, natives of :Maryland, who later

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ADAM CLAYMEN, Erecting Foreman of the Massillon Bridge Company, is an old and respected citizen of this county, and has aided greatly in its upbuilding and development. He is a native of this county, having been born in Jackson Township, November 15, 1840, and is a son of Henry Claymen, who was boo in Prussia, Germany. The father was married in his native country, and emigrating to America in 1832, located in the above-named town ship, where he was engaged in the combined occupations of farmer and coal miner. He was a Lutheran in religion, and was highly respected in his place of residence.

The mother of our subject, who was also born in Prussia. bore the maiden name of (henrietta Smith. She became the mother of six children, four of whom are living. Two brothers of our subject, Henry and Peter, were soldiers in the late Civil War, being members of Company A, Thirteenth Ohio Infantry. The former died of wounds received during that period, and the latter's death was the result of a spell of fever. Adam Claymen, of this sketch, had the advantages of a district. school education, and when eighteen years of age, was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade under Mong & Snyder, in this city. He remained in their employ for five years, at winch time He was engaged by Russell & Co. in their wood department for about seven years.

Having saved a sufficient sun to enable him to start in business on his own account, our subject engaged in the grocery business, after abandoning his trade, in company with a Mr. Williams, and the firm operated successfully under the style of Williams & Claymen for four years. In the spring of 1875, he was engaged by the Massillon Bridge Company as Erecting Foreman, and has been in their employ ever since, with the exception of eighteen months spent with King Brothers' Bridge Company, of Cleveland. He has erected bridges in Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New' York and Massachusetts. Mr. Claymen is a non of superior intelligence and force of character, end one who is the happy possessor also of that energy that seems somehow to he the magic wand that transforms a poor beginning into a most flattering end. He has been largely instrumental in the upbuilding of this city, and every day furnishes its examples of the wonderful results that industry and natural ability can accomplish.

September 18, 1856, our subject and Miss Emeline F. Williams were united in marriage. Mrs. Claymen is the daughter of Eli Williams, and the granddaughter of Robert Williams, who was born in London, England, and came to America in an early day. He was an attorney near New Philadelphia, removed to this county, where they were ranked among its earliest settlers. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith has been born a family of five children: Loretta, Elmer, Ora, Ivy and Lester. Our subject located upon his present farm in 1882, and in this locality he is held in high esteem as a loyal citizen, a progressive, public-spirited man, and one who is true to others in all the relations that he sustains towards them. he possesses excellent business qualifications, and as a man of sterling integrity is well known throughout the county.

In the spring of 1864, Mr. Smith enlisted in the Union army and joined Company C, one Hundred and Sixty-second Ohio Infantry. He was placed on duty in his State, and being taken sick in the latter part of September, returned home, and when fully recuperated the war had cone to a close. Mr. Smith is the proprietor of ninety-four acres of land, upon which are all the modern improvements in the way of buildings and machinery. His large frame house is a model of neatness, and the manner in which it is furnished indicates its inmates to the people of refined tastes and ample means. he devotes his time and attention to mixed farming, and has been more than ordinarily successful in all his undertakings. In his political affiliations, he casts a Republican vote during elections, and as one of the representative men of the county. He justly deserves a place in this volume.

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Ohio, where his death occurred. The father of Mrs. Claymen was a butcher by trade, and departed this life on a farm which he owned in Jackson Township, this county. The maiden name of his wife was Frances Sprankle, the daughter of John Sprankle, of Pennsylvania, and an early settler in Jackson Township, where he operated a saw and grist mill. Mrs. Williams was the elder of two children in her parents' family, and died in this county a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject is a stanch Republican, in politics, and his home, though modest, is an abode of comfort and a center front which pleasing influences extend.

JOHN C. SHAFER. Perhaps no better example of pluck and perseverance could readily be found in Stark County, than is afforded in the life of Mr. Shafer. He commenced the battle of life without assistance, And by dint of innate ability, determination, and an honorable life, has become one of the leading and influential citizens of Plain Township And the possessor of a valuable estate, which the visitor to his home will see is in thorough tillage and furnished with various improvements, which add to the value of the land and increase the comfort of those who occupy it.

Born in Lancaster County, Pa., April 11, 1831, our subject is a son of Jacob Shafer, who was also a native of that county, his birth occurring in 1793. The grandfather, who bore the name of John, was of German descent and died in middle life. He was a farmer by occupation and served Asa soldier in the War of 1812. Jacob Shafer was reared by his worthy father to the pursuit of an agriculturist, and, when moving to this State in 1832, was accompanied on his journey over the mountains by his wife and six children. Locating in Jackson Township, he there rented land for five years, and finally purchasing a small place of his own, resided on it until 1855, when he made his home with our subject, where the decease of his wife occurred. He then took up his abode with his daughter, Mrs. Rice, of Perry Township, where he spent his last days, dying at the advanced age of eighty years. He was a member of the German Reformed Church, and as a man of excellent habits was respected by the entire community. In his political relations, he always cast a Democratic vote.

Mrs. Sarah (Connell) Shafer, the mother of our subject, was a native of Ireland, having been born in Dublin, and emigrated to America with her parents when six years of age. Locating with them in the Keystone State, she there met and married Jacob Shafer and became the mother of seven children, of whom those deceased are Mary A., Harriet, David J. and Eliza. Those living are Martin W., John C. and Sarah A. Mrs. Shafer was an active member of the German Reformed Church, and died in April, 1859, when fifty-seven years of age.

The original of this sketch was an infant of one year when he was brought by his parents to this county, and when old enough to do so Attended school in the primitive log cabin. The privileges offered at that period were not equal to those at the present day, but he took advantage of the opportunities given him in the acquirement of knowledge, attending school mostly during the winter months. His father being in limited circumstances, he was obliged to do for himself at the early Age of fifteen years, and for two years was engaged by one man, receiving the first year $1.50 per month, and the second year double that sum. At the expiration of that time, he learned the trade of a shoemaker, which business he prosecuted during the winter, and was employed on the fat-m in the summer season.

The marriage of Mr. Shafer with Miss Eliza Smith was solemnized April 28, 1858. The lady, who was born in this township, December 28, 1837, bore him two children, Harvey, who is de0ceased, and Mary L. He rented land for a year after his marriage and then, following his trade for ten years in succession, saved a sufficient sum to purchase his present farm, of which he became the owner in 1873. It contains fifty-five acres, and is as fine and well-cultivated a farm as may be found in the neighborhood. He has greatly increased

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its value since it came into his possession by erecting thereon a good set of neatly-arranged farm buildings, and otherwise improving it. He was engaged in farming and stock-raising up to the past few years, since which time his son-in-law has carried on its operations. He has a neat frame house on the place and a large barn, which gives ample room in which to store large quantities of grain.

Mr. and Mrs. Shafer are active members of the German Reformed Church and take a part in all that tends to increase the material prosperity and personal welfare of all about them. Our subject is a Democrat in politics, and has held the office of Township Assessor. He has been a member of the School Board for six years and is a bright, wide-awake man, endowed with fine traits of character, which have won for him the confidence of all about him.

CAPT. WILLIAM CASTLEMAN. Among the many prominent, enterprising and successful business men of Stark County, Ohio, whose biography it is a pleasure to give among the honored ones of this locality, is the worthy gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He is actively engaged in the lumber business at the present time, is prompt and energetic in all his business transactions and is respected alike for his business and social standing. A native of Kendall, Ohio, Mr. Castleman was born on the 22d of February, 1827, and comes of good old German stock.

His immediate progenitor, John Castleman, was a native of the Keystone State, born in Little Marsh, and although reared to the arduous duties of the farm, he did not adopt farming as his chosen calling, but, instead, learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade under Mr. Patton. When a young man, he came to Ohio, located first in Carroll County, and about 1812 or 1813 he located in Kendall, where he followed his trade, assisting in building warehouses, stores, boats, etc. he was one of the industrious citizens of the county and was actively engaged in his business until his death in 1846, when fifty-four years of age. He married Miss Margaret Meek, a native of Maryland, and the daughter of Robert Meek, who cane to Ohio at an early (late and settled in this county. Later, Mr. Meek moved to Bristol, and from there to Medina, where he passed the remainder of his days. Mrs. Castleman made her home with her son, the subject of this sketch, until her death, which occurred in Massillon in 1876, when about seventy-four years of age. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Castleman had two brothers in the Indian Wars.

The original of this notice was the fifth in order of birth of nine children, seven of whom grew to mature years, And one beside our subject is now living, George, who made his home in Massillon until 1892, when he moved onto a farm near Aurora, Portage County, Ohio. Our subject's early life did not differ materially from that of the average pioneer boy, who is expected to contribute to his own support as soon as he becomes physically able to perform any kind of manual labor, and the most important part of whose education is supposed to be his industrial training. While his facilities for obtaining an education were somewhat limited, he attended school, taught in the rude log cabin of pioneer days, with reasonable regularity a portion of each year, and at an early Age worked at the carpenter's trade with his father.

When nineteen years of age, he went on the Ohio Canal as bowsman for three months, and he afterward purchased a canal boat, the "Saratoga," and was engaged in carrying wheat and flour between Massillon and Cleveland. A number of years later, he built A new boat, the "Rowena," and sold the "Saratoga," afterward trading the latter for an old boat which he ran for one year. he then built a new one, the "Massillon," but was not satisfied with this and purchased another one, almost new, and named it the "Massillon Mills." This he ran for several years, amp afterward became owner of the "Acadia" and the "Baltic," also the "Albany." After remaining on the canal for nineteen years, he sold out, in 1865, and embarked in the lumber business in Massillon. This he has continued ever since, and for

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two years was with H. K. Dickey. After the death of the latter, our subject purchased his interest. he carries a complete stock of general lumber and building material, and has an extensive business. His large yard is located at the corner of Oak and Canal Streets, and is 144x150 feet in dimensions. Mr. Castleman is the oldest lumber dealer in the city, and has won an excellent reputation as a business man, as well as citizen. He has a goon residence at No. 200 East Main Street, and formerly owned considerable real estate.

He was married in Massillon in September, 1885, to Miss Elizabeth Howald, a native of Switzerland, who came here when a child with her parents. Her father died here in 1885. Mr. Castleman was Township Trustee for two terms and has held other local positions. he is a stanch supporter of Republican principles. He is one of the oldest settlers in the city, and has seen all the improvements made in it during the last quarter of a century. e was very successful on the canal and had very few accidents, taking into consideration the length of time he was Captain.

SQUIRE ABRAM BOWMAN. In the death of this gentleman, the citizenship of Stark County suffered a loss. During his residence here, he won a high place among the most skillful and enterprising farmers and stock-raisers who were instrumental in developing Tuscarawas Township, and the farm which he improved by unremitting toil is one of the best in the place.

Mr. Abram Bowman was born December 15, 1813, in Pennsylvania, and was the son of Abraham and Barbara (Hershey) Bowman, also natives of the Keystone State. he grew to manhood in his native State, and was educated in the subscription schools of that period, and later added to the knowledge gained therein by reading and observation. He taught school for a number of years after coming to this country, and was a man possessing a large fund of practical information.

Mr. Bowman owed much of his prosperity to the fact that in his marriage with Miss Susanna Kohr, December 27, 1838, he secured a wife who was devoted to his interests, and was in every sense a helpmate. Mrs. Bowman survives her husband, and is ably managing the valuable estate that is left her. She is possessed of much business capacity, is endowed with a clear head, and understands well how to care for her interests so as to produce the best results. She was born in Washington, Md., June 13, 1815, and is the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Thomas) Kohr, who were natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. She was only two years of age when she was brought by her parents to this county, they making location on an uncultivated tract of land in the woods of Tuscarawas Township. Her education was such as was offered by the schools of Ohio in her youth, and here she grew to mature years and married our subject.

To Mr. and Mrs. Bowman was granted a family of eight children, seven of whom are living, namely: Mary, the wife of E. H. Pocock; John, Samuel It., Benjamin, Abram H., Susan C., and Charles. Jacob, who was the eldest of the family, is deceased. After his marriage, our subject located in Tuscarawas Township, where he was residing at the time of his decease, which occurred March 10, 1885. He was a man of fine mental endowments, of strong character, and possessed an indomitable will, and more than ordinary business talent. These traits made him a leader, not only in his calling, but in politics and the civil life of his adopted county. he was an active member of the Republican party and was called upon by his fellow townsmen to serve in the responsible office of Justice of the Peace, which he filled with entire satiation to all concerned.

In religious affairs, Mr. Bowman was an influential member of the United Brethren Church, which body he served as Class-leader, Steward and Trustee. During his life he was interested in all measures for the promotion of his section, and was always found to be obliging and courteous, and was popular with all classes. The estate, which fell to his wife, contains ninety-seven acres of finely-cultivated land, which stand as a monument to his efficiency in business affairs.

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WILLIAM C. GRANT. It is not ease but effort that makes the noblest men. There is perhaps no station in life where difficulties do not have to be encountered and obstacles overcome. The early citizens of Stark County had many obstacles to vanquish in settling up a new country, for the land was uncultivated, and the surrounding expanse bleak and inhospitable. With every passing year, the standard of civilization has been raised, and through the efforts of the steady pioneers the county has attained a proud position among others in the State of Ohio.

Our subject, who is at present residing in Bethlehem Township, was born February 23, 1818. to Joseph and Martha (Crawford) Grant, natives of Pennsylvania. William C. was the eldest in the family, and remained until sixteen years of age in Washington County, Pa., where he received his education in the early subscription school. In 1833, in company with his parents, he emigrated to this State and located in Sugar Greek Township, this county, where the family was ranked among its earliest settlers. Here the father improved a good farm, which he resided upon until his decease in 1864. The family was a large one, those living being our subject, Joseph, Edward M., John A., Jesse, Alonzo T., Rebecca and Melissa D. Those deceased were Jeremiah, Keziah, and Cassandra Jane, Mrs. McGir.

After reaching his majority, young Grant went to Taylorsville, this State, and was engaged there for a short time in the grocery business. Later, returning to this county, he was engaged as clerk with the mercantile firm of H. & D. Allman, of Navarre, with whom he remained for a twelve month. At the expiration of that time, the began buying and shipping cattle, which at first he drove on foot to Pittsburgh. Later, however, as he began buying in larger quantities, he drove the animals across the mountains to market in Eastern Pennsylvania. He was employed in this line of work for some fifteen years, during tell of which He was in partnership with a younger brother, Jeremiah.

In April, 1850, Miss Ruth Johnson, who was born March 8, 1838, in Wayne County, Ohio, became the wife of our subject. Four of the six children born to them are living, namely: James J., an attorney at Canton, this State; Edward L.; Horace S., a physician and surgeon of Crescent City, Cal.; and Venzo, a student in Harvard University. After his marriage, Mr. Grant began life on a farm in his township, and owes his pleasant and prosperous condition solely to his own persistent labors. He invested his money judiciously, anti now owns a fine property, including four hundred and sixty-five acres of valuable land in this township, three hundred and eighty acres of land in Knox County, and four hundred and eighty acres in Eaton County, Mich., as well as a lot in Lansing.

In his career our subject has shown himself to be possessed in a marked degree of those faculties that are requisite to success-sagacity, far-reaching forethought and practical tenacity of purpose. Underlying all these traits are those of high principles, that have gained him the confidence of his fellow-citizens. He is a Republican in his political relations, and an active worker in this party.

Mrs. Grant is a daughter of James and Mary Johnson, of Wayne County, this State. Her brothers bore the names of Sinclair W., William W. and Isaac, the two latter being deceased. She is a consistent Christian woman and a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Errant, whose portrait appears on the accompanying page, has done much toward the upbuilding of this county, and is recognized as a valuable acquisition to its citizenship. he is prompt and methodical in his business habits, possesses good financial talent and tact in the management of affairs, and is without doubt one of the wealthiest men in the county.

JOHN H. DWYER. Conspicuous among the representative citizens of Stark County, Ohio, now prominent in their different callings, none have been more successful or displayed more good judgment in the management of their affairs than the gentleman whose name is mentioned above. Although formerly a

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very prominent agriculturist of the county, and a man whose good sense on all matters relating to the farm was recognized by all, he is at present an active member of the Empire Clay Company.

Mr. Dwyer claims Michigan its his native State and was born near Dexter, Washtenaw County, on the 15th of September, 1842. He is of Irish parentage, his parents, James and Mary (Italian) Dwyer, being natives of that country. Like many others of that much down-trodden race, the elder Mr. Dwyer's day dream was for liberty and the right to cope with his fellow-men on an equal footing in the battle of life, and as a consequence, when seventeen years of age, he emigrated to the "land of the free." The mother was but seven years of age when she emigrated with her parents to America and settled with them in Michigan. After the parents of our subject moved marriage, the to La Porte County, Ind., find there made their home for ninny years. There the father's death occurred in 1860.

The original of this notice was fifth in order of birth of a large family, and it fell on him to assist his mother in taking care of the younger children, after the death of the father. In 1869, he went to South Bend, Ind., and when twenty-eight years of age was married there, on the 7th of May, 1872, to Catherine L. Maudru, a native of Stark County, Ohio, born October 13, 1845, but who was residing in South Bend at the time of her marriage. Our subject made his home in South Bend until 1878, after which he went to Poweshiek County, Iowa, and bought eighty acres of wild land. This he immediately began improving and here he continued to reside for twelve years. On the 1st of April, 1890, he left the farm, although he still owns it, and moved to Louisville, where he became the fourth partner in his present business. He is wide-awake and enterprising and one of the foremost men of the county.

His marriage was blessed by the birth of seven children, viz: Mary A., born April 24, 1875, at South Bend, Ind.; John Joseph, born in South Bend, Ind., on the 21st of March, 1876; Florence, born in Poweshiek County, Iowa, March 4, 1879; Charles, born in the same county, December 27, 1882; James, born in that county in 1885; Lewis, born in the same county, November 27, 1887; and Rosetta, born in Louisville, Ohio, on the 22d of June, 1891; The subject of this sketch is a member of the Holy Catholic Church and was confirmed at the age of seventeen. His two eldest children have also been confirmed. Mr. Dwyer is a member of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association, and he is also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

JOHN REED POYSER, one of Canton's successful business men and a representative of an honored pioneer family of Stark County, was born on a farm in Sugar Creek Township, December 9, 1825. His paternal grandfather, Joseph Poyser, was a native of Pennsylvania, but was of French, Irish and German extraction. The Poyser family is of French origin, and on the maternal side our subject is of Irish descent, his grandmother being a native of the Emerald Isle. .Joseph Poyser, Sr., settled in Stark County, Ohio, in 1809, becoming one of its early pioneers. Indians were still quite numerous in the neighborhood at that time, and the work of civilization seemed scarcely begun.

Joseph Poyser, Jr., who was born in Fayette County, Pa., in 1798, came to this county with his father. Under the parental roof he attained to manhood, and afterward married Miss Mattie Reed, of Sugar Creek Township, daughter of Jacob Reed, who with his family came to Stark County in 1811, from Fayette County, Pa. After his marriage, Joseph Poyser settled in Sugar Creek Township, where he cleared and developed a farm, enduring fall the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life. There he remained until 1833, when he removed to Canton Township, but after a few years he returned to Sugar Creek Township. e carried on general farming and stock-raising throughout his entire life. His death occurred March 20, 1877, in his eightieth year. His wife died November 20, 1878, when seventy-eight years of age. She was

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a devoted member of the Lutheran Church, and Mr. Poyser held membership with the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he was a Whig, They were the parents of four sons and nine dough. torso eleven of whom grew to mature years, were married and had families, and seven are still living it this writing.

Our subject is the eldest son and third child in the family. In the usual manner of farmer lads the days of his boyhood an youth were passed , and when twenty years of age, he came to Canton to learn the carpenter's trade, serving a three years apprenticeship with John R. Hoover. He afterward entered the employ of Peter Myers, a skilled mechanic and a well-known contractor, with whom he remained until 1853. He then began building and contracting on his own account, and forced a partnership with James Campbell in 1867. He has erected many of the principal buildings in the county, including the Stark County Court House, the County Jail, two of the leading churches of Canton, the Buckeye Works, the former works of Elbell & Gilliam, the Malleable Iron Works, and many of the principal stores of Canton. He is now superintending the erection of the United States Postoffice building at Canton.

On the 28th of October, 1852, Mr. Poyser wedded Miss Mary Mellen, daughter of Patrick Mellen, of this City. She is a native of New Jersey, and when a child cane to Stark County with her parents. Four children were born of this union, two of whom are yet living: William J., Secretary of the Bucher & Gibbs Plow Company, and J. Ella, at home. The family have a pleasant and commodious residence at No. 132 South Cleveland Avenue. They have many friends in the community and rank high in social circles in politics, Mr. Poyser is a stalwart Republican, and has served two terms as a member of the City Council. in connection with his other business interests, he aid his son carried on a lumber yard and were among the principal lumber dealers of Canton front 1881 until 1891, when he sold out. he is now the largest stockholder, with one exception, in the Bucher & Gibbs Plow Company. Quietly reared as a farmer boy, determined, however, to engage in sane other pursuit than that of agriculture, aid that his choice of a business was a wise one has been fully proved by the excellent success which has crowned his efforts. He is now (file of Canton's leading business men. He has been the architect of his own fortune and has built wisely and well.

HON. ROBERT BELL, ex-Mine Inspector, Massillon, Ohio, England numbers many representatives among the best class of citizens of Ohio. There is a sterling quality about the nationality that fits them for almost any occupation, and we, as Americans, are greatly indebted to settlers of English birth for the rapid advancement made in our Civilization. He whose name is fit the head of this sketch, and who is one of the representative men of Massillon, was born in Everton, a suburb of Liverpool, on the 2d of January, 1832. His father, Robinson Bell, was born in Cumberland, England, and was a cabinetmaker and joiner by trade, following the same in Liverpool until his death, The hatter's wife, whose maiden name was Martha Maxwell, was also a native of Liverpool, England. Her father, John Maxwell, was a ship-carpenter unit boat-builder. He was of Scotch descent, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bell was it member of the Church of England.

Robert Bell was the youngest of four children, three of when reached mature years, but only one of whom beside our subject is now living, John Bell, who is a saddler by trade, and who is in Australia. Another son, William, was drowned in the river at Quebec. Our subject was left an orphan at five years, and went to Cumberland, where he made his home with some of his father's folk, He had no educational advantages but what he received at Sunday-school, and he is a self-made man in every sense of that term. When nine years of age, he began working in the coal mines at Whithaven mimes at, :mid received sixpence a day for his services. It, gradually rose to be driver, Then miner, and was thus

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engaged until 1867. At that date, he determined to emigrate to America, and took passage at Liverpool, England, on the steamer "England," and set foot upon United States soil eighteen days Inter.

Previous to coming to this continent, or in 1857, he married Miss Catherine Norman, a native of Merryport, England, born in 1828, and the daughter of Peter Norman, whose birth occurred in Cumberland, where he was engaged in farming. he died when Mrs. hell was quite young. His wife's maiden name was Nancy Tear, and she was born on the Isle of Man. Her father's name was Nicholas 'rear, and he was a farmer. After reaching the land of the Free, our subject settled in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, where he was employed in the mines a short time, he subsequently found out that he could make better wages at Plymouth, Pa., and he removed there a few months later. From there he moved to Western Pennsylvania, and while there his wife and four children joined him. In the year 1871, they came to Mineral Ridge, Trumbull County, Ohio, and Mr. Bell mined both coal and iron until 1876, when he moved with his family to Stark County, Ohio. he was employed in the Old Pigeon Run Mines for about three years, after which, or in 1880, he purchased his present property. he located here in March, and started a grocery and provision store, which he carried on successfully until some time after he was appointed Mine Inspector. Mrs. Bell carried on the store for about eighteen months, and then closed out. In June, 1886, Mr. Bell was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. A. King, Mine Inspector, by Gov. Foraker, filled that position for eleven months, and was then reappointed by the same Governor in 1887, for three years. In 1888, the law was changed and it threw out all the inspectors, but Mr. Bell was reappointed for three years. he served until August 11, 1890, when he resigned his position and retired. he was inspector for eight counties, Stark, Wayne, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Mahoning, Medina and Columbiana. It took all his spare time to watch the mines, and he was a most efficient and capable man for that position.

Mr. Bell is the owner of two fine residences in Massillon, and a pleasant home on Warwick Street. His marriage was blessed by the birth of four children: Margaret A. married a Mr. Watkins, and resides in Chapman. Robinson worked in the mines until nineteen years of age, and then entered the Western Reserve College, from which he was graduated with the degree of M. D. He has a large practice in Cleveland, and is now Coroner of Cuyahoga County. John is a boiler-maker for Russell & Co., and William died when one year and three mouths old, shortly after coming to this country. Mr. Bell Was a member of the City Council from the Second Ward for two years, and for three years was a member of the City Board of Equalization. he is a Republican in politics, and was a candidate for the nomination of Representative. He is past officer of the Sons of St. George, an exclusively English Society. He is n Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity, as are also his two sons. Mrs. Bell is a member of the Episcopal Church.

JOHN HAMMER is a self-made man and prominent citizen of Canal Fulton. His life record is as follows: A native of Germany, he was born in Bavaria, September 27, 1834, and is the only son of Dominick and Catherine (Mallone) Hammer, who were also natives of Bavaria. The family contained but one other child, a daughter. In 1840, the father emigrated to America with his wife and children, and on reaching this country came direct to Stark County, Ohio. He made a location in Lawrence Township, about two miles east of Canal Fulton, and there resided until his sheath, which occurred at the age of forty-five years. His wife survived him some time and died in her seventy-ninth year.

Our subject has resided in Stark County since he was a lad of six summers. His education was begun
in the district schools of Lawrence Township. His father died when he was only thirteen years of age, kind being the only son, the care of the farm devolved upon his young shoulders. He early dis-

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layed excellent business ability, and with the aid of his mother admirably managed affairs. After training to mature years, he secured as a company and helpmate on life's journey Miss Mary Dunn, daughter of George rind Catherine Dunn. He was born in Zanesville,Ohio. February 7, 1814, rid their union was celebrated April 3, 1864. After ins marriage, Mr. Hammer sold the old homestead and purchased the farm upon which he resided for eight years. He gave some attention of general farming, but made a specialty of stockdealing. On selling his second farm, he bought another tract of land in the same township, residing thereon until 1873. when he sold out and came o Canal Fulton. Purchasing a farm of Mike tuck, adjoining the city limits, he has since engaged in agricultural pursuits find in buying and selling stock. In connection with this, he has resided greatly in the improvement of Canal Fulton by his extensive building operations. Since 1876, he has probably elected more buildings in that place than any other of its citizens. He also erected his fine two-story brick residence, his present home, and is the owner of some town lots in Wichita, Kan.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hammer have been born nine children, five of whom are yet living: E. J, who was born February 13, 1872, was graduated from die High School of Canal Fulton and front the Business College of Cleveland, and is book-keeper m the Tool Works of this city. The younger children are William H. born in 1874; Martha E., July 27, 1877; Felix S., in 1879, and Purcell L., July 26, 1887. Those deceased were Catherine A., who died January 20, 1871; Mary A., who died on the same day; William A., whose death occurred on the 24th of January,1871, and Mary A., who died August 26, 1882.

Mr. Hammer is still the owner of his valuable farm of seventy acres Adjacent to Canal Fulton, where he has made his home since 1873. He has devoted his attention chiefly to stock-dealing, and as the result of dais industry, good management and business ability, he has accumulated a handsome competence, his career being pre-eminently a successful one. He votes with the Democratic party on questions of national importance, but at local elections supports the man whom he thinks best qualified for the office, regardless of party affiliations. He served its Alderman of Canal Fulton for four years and proved an able officer. Himself and wife are members of the Catholic Church. Dependent upon his own resources from early boyhood, he has steadily worked his way upward to a position of affluence, and is numbered among the influential citizens of Canal Fulton.

ROBERT S. SHIELDS, ex-United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and ex-Prosecuting Attorney of Stark County, is a native of New Jersey. Washington, Warren County, was the place of his birth, which occurred on the 28th of September, 1845. e is a son of William and Anna (Hance) Shields. After as preparatory course of study in the seminary at Allentown, Pa., he became a student in Union College, of Schenectady, N. Y., and graduated Prom that institution in 1867.

Selecting the legal profession as a life work, Mr. Shields entered the law office of F. W. Stoughton, in New York City, under whose direction he prosecuted his studies for about eighteen months. At the expiration of that time, he removed to Ohio and completed his legal course of training in the office of his uncle, Judge Joseph Mince, of New Philadelphia, after which he was admitted to the bar in Cadiz, Ohio, in 1870. He was now prepared to enter upon practice, and, making a location in Canton, he here opened an office and has successfully followed his profession for more than twenty years.

In December, 1871, Mr. Shields was united in marriage with bliss Clara A. Wikidal, born September 28, 1845, daughter of Martin Wikidal, an old and successful merchant of Canton and one of its most prominent citizens.

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four years. he was elected on the Democratic ticket and of that party is n stanch advocate. He faithfully and promptly performed his duties and won the commendation of all concerned. In October, 1875,he was nominated and elected as Prosecuting Attorney for Stark County for a term of two years and entered upon the duties of that office January 1, 1876, and was again elected for two years thereafter to the same office. In 1885, he was appointed United States District Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio by President Cleveland.

Mr. Shields is a modest, unassuming man, but though not disposed to talk much of himself, his friends speak of him in high terms. He has won for himself an enviable place at the Stark County Bar and is recognized as a prominent lawyer, well versed in his profession and a successful legal practitioner.

DR. JAMES E. DOUGHERTY, of Canton, is a native of the Keystone State. He was born in Beaver County, March 13, 1820, and is the eldest child and only son in a family of four children, whose parents were John and Elizabeth (Crail) Dougherty, both natives of Pennsylvania. The father was born in Franklin County, December 3, 1796. The, mother was born on the 25th of June, 1801, and was a daughter of John Crail, Esq., a Revolutionary soldier. James Dougherty, the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Ireland, the Crail ancestors coming from the Isle of Man. The mother of our subject died in her twenty-sixth year, and the father passed away in Richmond, Ohio, March 20, 1831.

James E. Dougherty, whose name 'leads this record, attended the common schools of Jefferson County, Ohio, and afterward was a student in the classical institute o Richmond, where he spent two years and a half. He then engaged in touching at intervals, and also took up the study of medicine with Dr. E. M. Pyle, of Richmond, after which he attended the Cleveland Medical College. The succeeding five years of his life were passed in Beaver County, Pa., after which he located in Jefferson County, Ohio. In 1849, he took up his residence in Greentown,Stark County, where he continued in the active practice of medicine for thirty-six years. In the prosecution of his chosen profession he was quite successful, his skill and ability winning him a large and Lucrative practice and gaining for him a wide reputation.

The Doctor has been twice married. He first wedded Miss Phoebe L. Thompson, of Carroll County, Ohio, daughter of William R. Thompson. Their union was celebrated April 11, 1844. At her death she left one son, William T., who is now connected with the iron business in Newcastle, Pa. On the 27th of September, 1849, Dr. Dougherty wedded Miss Angeline, daughter of Thomas Gorgus of Greentown, Ohio, and a native of Lancaster, County, Pa. By this marriage, eight children have been born, four sons and four daughters, of whom three sons and one daughter are yet living. Charles A. is a graduate of a dental college; Louis was graduated from the Cleveland Medical College, and is engaged in practice in Greentown; James E., who was a teacher for some years, died in 1888; John F. graduated from the dental college of Philadelphia; Mary E. is Deputy Recorder of Stark County; Sarah A. became the wife of Martin A. Mattice and died in 1891; Maggie died at the age of seven years; and one daughter died in infancy.

During the late war, Dr. Dougherty enlisted in May, 1864, and became Lieutenant-Colonel of the One Hundred and Sixty-second Ohio National Guards, which were called out for one hundred days' service and sent to Covington, Ky., doing garrison duty at that place most of the time. In politics, tic has been a stalwart Republican since the organization of the party, and has been honored with several official positions. In 1885, he was elected County Recorder and came to Canton in December, to take charge of the office for a term of three years. IIe won the election by a majority of sixteen, and so faithfully did he perform his duties that he was re-nominated in 1888, and at the second election won the victory by a majority of six hundred and seventy-one, run-

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ning one thousand ahead of his ticket. Since retiring from the Recorder's office, he has spent the most of his time looking after his general business and practically lives a retired life.

Socially, the Doctor is a member of Canton Lodge No. 60, A. F. & A. H.; Canton Chapter No. 84, It. A. M., serving two years as High Priest; Hadassah Lodge No. 350, 1. O. O. F., of Greentown, and Canton Post No. 25, G. A. R. He was Secretary of the Lake Township Mutual Fire Insurance Company from 1877 until 1885, when he resigned the position. Himself and wife are consistent members and active workers in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is one of the teachers in he Sunday-school. Their home situated at No. 118 South Cleveland Avenue, and is a large frame residence built in modern style and finished and furnished very tastefully. The Doctor has long been identified with the history of Stark County, and whether in public or in private business, his life has been upright and honorable, winning him the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has conic in contact.

WILLIAM W. STANSBURY, who is over eighty years of age, is one of the oldest living pioneer of Stark County and is one of those who, by steady industry, wise management and just dealing, have secured to themselves an honorable reputation and a fair share of this world's goods, he is at present residing on a good estate in Tuscarawas Township, and although when he began the battle of life as an agriculturist he had not much money, he now owns one hundred and ten acres of well-improved land, together with a number of domestic animals and all the farming conveniences which properly accompany a good estate.

A native of Maryland, our subject was born April 2(I, 1807, and is the son of Elijah and Elizabeth (Ake) Stansbury, who, it is thought, were also natives of Maryland. His ancestors on the paternal side were of English descent, while his mother was descended from German stock. William W. of this sketch had been a resident of his native State four years when he was brought by his parents to Ohio, they locating for a time in Jefferson County where they were classed among the old and respected pioneers. His father died a few years after coming hither, but his mother lived to attain the advanced age of ninety-six years and departed this life at the home of our subject.

He whose name introduces this sketch acquired his education in a temple of learning which had but one window, and which was furnished in a most primitive fashion. However, he was able to as quire a practical knowledge, and when old enough to start out in life on his own responsibility, learned the trades of painting and chair-making, which occupations he followed for several years with signal success. The lady to whom he was married May 8, 1828, was Miss Elizabeth Armstrong; she was born in Lancaster County, Pa., August 5, 1811, and was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (McKinley) Armstrong, the former of whom was n native of Ireland and emigrated to America when a young man of nineteen years. Her mother, however, was born in Harrisburg, Pa. Benjamin Armstrong, the paternal uncle of Mrs. Stansbury, was a soldier in the War of 1812, in which struggle he lust a limb.

Mrs. Stansbury was three or four years of age when brought by her parents to Jefferson County, this State, where she was given a good education and met and married our subject. Their union has been blessed by the birth of a family of eleven children, of whom nine are living, namely: John, Josiah, Joshua, Jacob W., Tishe, Joseph, Absalon; Alice, Mrs. Reuben J. Birchfield; and Mahala, the wife of Daniel J. Wilhelm. In 1828, our subject came with his family to Stark County and settled in a rude log cabin in the woods of Tuscarawas Township, and since that time has noted carefully the many wonderful changes that have taken place in this region. he has had a hand in bringing about this great transformation from a wilderness to a finely developed farming country, and owns a good farm, which is exceedingly well cultivated and improved. When he came here, the surround-

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ing country was wild and sparsely settled and many wild animals, especially wolves and deer, roamed where now we see fine farms and thriving villages. Mr. Stansbury has a keen remembrance of those days and has a large store of pioneer incidents and lore, and talks very interestingly concerning the manner of living of the early settlers.

Our subject has an intelligent conception of his duties f a citizen and has held various local offices with credit, among which was that of Township Trustee. he affiliates with the Republican party in politics and among his fellow-citizens bears the reputation of an industrious and honest man, one who in his domestic relations is affectionate and considerate. He and his good wife have just celebrated their sixty-fourth anniversary of married life and are now living in the enjoyment of the fruits of early years of toil find economy. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are widely and favorably known throughout the county.

D. L. McILRAVY, M. D. The medical profession is represented in this county by a number of men of widely extended knowledge of the principles of therapeutics, skill in their use and practical application, and a reputation for success in their chosen field of labor. Prominent among this class is Dr. McIlravy, who is residing in Magnolia, and was born in this county September 25, 1851. He is a son of Dr. William Q. McIlravy, a native of Pennsylvania, the year of his birth being 1823. Grandfather Hugh McIlravy was born in Scotland, and came to America when a young man. he was a stone-mason by trade, and upon coming to this country located in Harrison County, this State, where he lived for a time, and then removed to Victoria, Knox County, Ill., where he spent his last days.

The father of our subject, who was a physician of the regular school, was engaged in practice as early as 1848 in Magnolia, where he at once began to build up a trade that grew with the growth in population, and ere long gave him plenty of work. He was only allowed to continue his labors for ten years, and died in 1858. He was very successful as a physician, and was ranked among the best in this county. he was a Republican in politics, and although a very busy man, always found time to devote to local affairs and was well liked by his fellow-townsmen.

The maiden name of our subject's mother was Rebecca Van Buskirk, and she was a native of Pennsylvania. She reared a family of two children, the sister of D. L. being Carrie B., he married W. S. Tidrich, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. They have one son, Glen. Mrs. McIlravy was a member of the Methodist Church and always active in all good works. She was sixty-five years of age when called hence. Our subject remained in his native county until six years of age, when he was taken to New Cumberland, Tuscarawas County, where he was given an excellent education, and later supplemented the knowledge gained there by a two years course at Scio College. e then taught school for five years, in the meantime carrying on his studies and reading medicine with Dr. E. P. Buell, f New Philadelphia. Later, he attended a course of lectures at the Ohio Medical College in Cincinnati, and in 1879 entered the University of the City of New York, from which institution he was graduated in the spring of 1880. During that year he took a special course in surgery, chemistry, and anatomy, and on receiving his diploma returned to Magnolia, where he established himself in the practice of his profession.

Dr. McIlravy in May, 1881, was married to Miss Cora B. Sherretts, who was born in New Cumberland, this State, January 3, 1861. They have one child, a daughter, Maude. The Doctor stands very high in the medical fraternity, and has been very successful in alleviating suffering and prolonging life, and has received the merited reward of a fair share of this world's goods. This he ins invested in such a way as to prove his financial tact, and the result is that he has a handsome income. He is the owner of a quarter-section of valuable land in Boone County, Iowa, which he rents to a good tenant. In politics, he is a believer in the principles advocated by the Republican party, and

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socially he is a member of the Stark County Academy of Medicine. He occupies a comfortable residence, which is fitted up in a style suited to the means and tastes of its inmates. As has been seen by these brief notes, Dr. McHenry has made his own way in life and is therefore more worthy of commendation.

JOHN R. BUCHER was one of the most prominent citizens and a leading manufacturer of Canton, and this work would indeed be incomplete without a sketch of his career. When called from this life, the county mourned the loss of one of its best citizens, and his friends and family felt that disaster had indeed fallen heavily upon then. He was born August 29, 1827, in a residence that stood at the corner of East Tuscarawas and Cherry Streets, and was a son of Jacob Bucher, a pioneer of Canton. After attaining to man's estate, he was married, September 11, 1856, to Miss Emma, daughter of Martin Wikidal, also an early settler of Canton.

One of the leading industries with which he was connected was the pitcher & Gibbs' Plow Company, which he established in 1864. He began the manufacture of stoves prior to that and proved successful. About that time, he added the manufacture of plows to his other interests, and completely consecrated himself to his work. It took earnest and constant effort to make the young enterprise succeed, and twenty years of persistent labor were required to place the company upon the high and enduring basis which it now occupies. The business was conducted under the partnership name until 1886, when it was incorporated with a capital stock of $250,0110. The plant is located near the tracks of the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad and the Cleveland & Canton Railroad. The factory is 50x226 feet, two stories high, and the foundry covers an area of 75x150 feet. The smithy department is 40x125 feet, and the grinding-room, storage and warehouse is it building 25xl25 feet, and two stories high, with two wings, each 25xl25 feet; another storage building is 40x80 feet, and the office is 35x75 feet, and two stories high. The machinery is of the latest and most highly improved kind and is operated by a steam engine of two hundred and fifty horse power. They employ one hundred and fifty men in the factories, and have twelve traveling salesmen upon the road. The goods are sold throughout the United States, Australia, the Argentine Republic, Chili, Mexico, and in portions of Africa. Branch offices have been established in Indianapolis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Richmond, New Fork, Cincinnati and Louisville. At the time of his death, Mr. Bucher was President of the company, and the other offices were F. E. Myers, Vicepresident; H. A. Cavnah, General Manager; W. J. Poyser, Secretary; F. B. Niesz, Treasurer, and G. H. Ream, Superintendent.

Mr. Bucher was a hard worker in his earlier life, but with advancing years he laid aside some of his business cares, as his earlier efforts had brought him prosperity. For a number f years he had also been in poor health. He was a sufferer from heart disease, but he bore all complainingly, constantly desiring to avoid causing anxiety to others. Several times he seemed near death's door, but recovered. At last, however, the mail who had successfully combated with hardships, and many obstacles in the financial world, succumbed to the dread destroyer. He passed away February 29, 1892. For years he was an attendant and supporter of the Lutheran Church.

Mr. Bucher was deeply kind sincerely mourned. His generous nature endeared him to his employes, who felt for him the tenderest regard. Those who were associated with him in business speak of him in the highest terms of praise, and had the utmost confidence in him. His aim in life was ever to uplift and benefit, and his record abounds with good deeds, which won him the love of young and old, rich and poor. His excellencies f character were many "and even his failings leaned to virtue's side." As a prudent man of affairs, he was a

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model of rare excellence. As a successful captain f the industrial development, his place was in the front rank. As a social companion, he was peerless; as a citizen, he was without reproach. As a husband and father, he was the type and embodiment of whatever is the truest and kindest and best in human conception. His home was the dearest spot on earth to him, and he could not do too much to enhance the happiness of his family.

Mrs. Bucher is left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband, while three children, listen, wife of W. J Poyser; Martin W., and Clara, wife of W. H. Shanafelt, share her deep bereavement.

We are pleased to present a portrait of Mr. Bucher on another page of this volume.

MARTIN W. BUCHER, one of the stock-holders in the Bucher& Gibbs' Plow Company of Canton, was born in this city on the 30th of August, 1861, and is the only son of John R. and Emma (Wikidal) Bucher. parental roof the days of his boyhood and youth were passed, and excellent educational advantages were afforded him. On leaving the public schools, he entered Dennison University in Granville, Ohio, where he vigorously pursued his studies for a year, after which he went to Media, Pa., where he spent two years. he then entered upon his business career, embarking, in 1885, in the tea business with the Great Eastern Tea Company, after which he formed a partnership with Henry Ream, representing the Great Eastern Hong Kong Tea Company.

On the 2d of September, 1985, Mr. Bucher was married to Miss Kate Cobaugh, of Canton, who is a daughter of Daniel Cohaugh, President of the Canton Spring Company. The voting couple reside at No. 158 Aultman Avenue, and their home is the abode of hospitality, and there they entertain their many friends in this community, as in social circles they rank high. They have one son, John R.

After two years' connection with the Great Eastern Hong Kong Tea Company, Mr. Bucher sold his interest in the business, and rented the Sanitarium at Magnetic Springs, in Union County, Ohio, and was its proprietor for one year. He then returned to his native city, and became interested in the Bucher & Gibbs' Plow Company, and now has control of the advertising department. This is one of the leading industries f the city, and was established by his father almost thirty years ago.

Our subject is a wide-awake and enterprising young business man, progressive and public-spirited. He possesses many of the characteristics of his honored father, and will no doubt rapidly win his way upward. With the advantages with which he is surrounded he may achieve excellent success, and the ambition and energy of a young man will, no doubt, gain prosperity for him.

HENRY BACHTEL, a prominent old settler of Stark County, Ohio, was born m Bedford County (now Fulton County, Pa., December 18, 1805 a son of Jacob Bachtel, who was born in Washington County, Md., in the year 1770, and grandson of Samuel Bachtel, who was born in the eastern part of the State of Pennsylvania, where he owned and operated an oil mill and distillery, both of which were situated on a farm which he owned. He was a minister of the Gospel and wielded much influence throughout the section in which he resided. His father, Martin Bachtel, was born in Switzerland, and it is supposed that he came to America and settled in Pennsylvania in 1734. he became wealthy and was the owner f a fine farm and mill.

Jacob Bachtel, the father f the subject of this sketch, married Catherine Kershner, who was born and reared in Washington County, Md. Tradition has it that her father, Martin Kershner, came to this country from France. Jacob Buchtel and Cather-

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ine Kershner were married in Maryland, but afterward settled in what is now Fulton County, Pa., where they tilled the soil until 1810, when they came to Shark County, Ohio, and purchased eighty acres of land of George. Barter, four miles north of Canton. Although this land was partially improved, Mr. Bachtel set energetically to work to further perfect it, but when just in the meridian of life he was cut down by the hand of death, On the 22d of December, 1823, his widow surviving him until September 12, 1833. They became the parents of two daughters and four sons, all of whom reached maturity, married and reared families. Samuel died October 4, 1850, at the age of fifty-five years, three months and twenty-six days; Nancy Richards, April 6, 1878, aged eighty years, eight months mid twenty-eight days; Isaac, June 4, 1866, aged sixty-six years, ten months and twenty-four days; Andrew K. died March 15, 1871, aged seventy years; Henry, the subject of this sketch, is the only out, living; and Polly Beard died November 25, 1840, thirty-three n years, ten months and twenty-two days.

Henry Bachtel was five years of age when he was brought to Stark County, and in the primitive log schoolhouse of early times his education was acquired. Subscription schools were in vogue in that day, and were of the most primitive description. At the age of seventeen years, he went to Plain Township, Stark County, to learn the cabinet-maker's trade, but at the end of about twenty months he went to Steubenville, where he worked as an apprentice for six months longer. For two years after his return to Stark County, he worked at his trade. In 1826, he was married to Miss Margaret Upp, a native of Pennsylvania, born in York County July 6, 1806, but was called upon to mourn her death February 1, 1861. Their union resulted in the births of four children, one of whom died in infancy. Those living are Catherine M., born December 8, 1828, and the wife of John W. McAbee, in Mt. Union, Ohio; Samuel P., born July 8, 1832, resides on the Old homestead; and Hiram J., born August 2, 1831, lives in Flint, Mich.

Mr. Bachtel's second union was to Martha E. (Hibben) Everhard, the widow of Jacob Everhard. She died July 17, 1887. After his marriage, Mr. Buchtel located on a farm of one hundred and sixty acres on section 8, where he remained until 1830, when tic moved to where he now resides. This firm was first opened by Frederick Warner in 1811, and in 1816 was purchased by Henry Huffman, and in 1830 by Mr. buchtel, who turned it over to the management of his son Samuel in 1880. The large brick residence, which is still stun ding, was erected in 1833, and was the fourth brick house in the county. On his fine farm of two hundred and forty acres he raised magnificent crops and a large amount of stock.

Mr. Bachtel was first a Whig in politics, he became a Republican, and is now a Prohibitionist. He was Township Trustee two terms of three years each, was Township Assessor two years, Township Clerk twelve years and Justice of the Peace twenty-one years. During this time, so ably did he weigh the scales of justice that but one of his cases was ever taken to court, he is a mean her of the Reformed Church of Jackson Township, and has held all the offices in the same. He is a man of unblemished reputation, sad in every walk in life has conducted himself with intelligence. dignity and probity.

JOHN W. BARR was a farmer of much practical ability, who had already acquired a handsome property in Bethlehem Township when his untimely death closed his earthly career. By his demise, the township which he helped to build up and Stark County sustained the loss of one who had aided in developing the agriculture f this portion of the State. Like many f the host residents of this section, he was a native f this county, having been born in April, 1824, to Henry and Susan (Bixler) Barr, who early located in Sugar Creek Township. There our subject was reared to man's estate mill as educational privileges were very meagre, his opportunities for

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acquiring knowledge were limited to the district school.

When reaching mature years, he of whom we write learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner, which business he followed the greater part of his life. April 25, 1858, he was joined in marriage with Miss Hester A. Barnett, who was born in this State, April 25, 1837, and is the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Griffith) Barnett, natives f Pennsylvania. Of the six children living in her parents' family, she was the third in order of birth, her brothers and sisters hearing the respective names of Susan, Gabriel, Caroline, David and Ella.

Mr. Barr of this sketch in 1859 located upon the farm where his widow is at present residing, in Bethlehem Township, and where his decease occurred July 9, 1886. The excellent estate of one hundred and city acres which he possessed at the time of his death is a standing monument to his energy, industry and prudence in agricultural and business turning. He surrounded his home with many con forts, occupied well-built structures, and every part f his farm gave evidence of his ability and prosperity.

A Republican in politics, our subject always voted with that party, fully convinced of the justice of the principles which he advocated. With his wife, he was identified with the German Reformed Church and bore his religion as an everyday garment, ordering his life by the Golden Rule. Of the six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Barr, five are living, namely: Samantha, Mrs. William Schweyear; Charles F., Franklin, Harvey D. and George A. They have been given excellent advantages and are taking their places in society among the young people of intelligence and refinement.

WILLIAM W. GOODMAN, a prominent builder and contractor of Canton, was born December 10, 1844 His parents, John S. and Mary (Whitman) Goodman, were natives of the Keystone State, whence they removed to Ohio in 1845, settling in Stark County on a small farm. Subsequently, they retired to spend their declining years in the city of Canton, where the mother died in 1865 and the father in April, 1875. After the death of his first wife, the father married Elizabeth Emmons, by whom he had one son, Louis, still living. The last named was a shoemaker, and followed his trade until his death. Upright and conscientious in his dealings with all, he was highly esteemed and occupied an influential place in the community.

Of the large family of children born to John and Mary Goodman, only four survive at this writing (1892). William W. was very young when he was brought by his parents to Stark County, where he grew to manhood on his father's farm. His education, which was limited, was received in the common schools of his district, but he has always been a close observer of public affairs and a systematic render of current literature, so that he is well informed on all matters of public import.

At the age f eighteen, Mr. Goodman was apprenticed to learn the trade of a carpenter but before the expiration of his term he enlisted, in 1862, as a member of Company E, One Hundred and Fifteenth Ohio Infantry, and served until the close of the war. he was on guard duty principally, and was at Stone River, besides engaging in a number of skirmishes. After an honorable service in his country's behalf, he was discharged at Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Subsequently, Mr. Goodman removed to Seneca County, Ohio, where he followed farming pursuits about fifteen months. That occupation proving unsatisfactory, he returned to Canton and resumed work at his trade, traveling as a "jour" for about six years. For three years ensuing, he engaged in the lumber business and then embarked as a contractor, which business he has since followed. Among the elegant residences in Canton for which he had the contract may be mentioned those of C. K. Roberts, Rev. Mr. Noel, Martin Zimmerman, John J. Aikens, Milton Harding, William Stone, Conrad Shade, Mrs. Quinn, George W. Meyer, Jonathan Sherrick, besides two stations for the C. C. & S. Railroad and a large number of other buildings. His work has always

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been of such a character as to commend itself to the people of Canton and vicinity, while his interior finish and decorations are equaled by few, surpassed by none.

October 1, 1866, the marriage of William W. Goodman and Miss Louise A. Sanders took place at the home of the bride's parents. She is the daughter of Gilbert and Lina (Brooks) Sanders, who were natives of New York Red Connecticut respectively. They subsequently settled in Huron County, Ohio, and it was in that county that Mrs. Goodman was married. Three children born of the union now survive: Nellie E., Pearl and Mary. As might be expected, Mr. Goodman is identified with the Grand Army f the Republic and is one of the prominent members of the post at Canton. Politically, he is a Republican.

CAPT. HENRY HUBER, Treasurer of Elm Run Coal Mine, and one of the much esteemed and worthy citizens of Stark County, Ohio, is of foreign birth, like many other prominent citizens of the county. He was born in Prussia, near Sorbruch, on the 20th of January, 1842, and his parents, George and Dorothy Huber, were natives also of that country. The father was a miner and followed that occupation in the coal mines of his native country until his death. Afterward, the mother and one child crossed the ocean to America, and in the sane year, 1853, located in Summit County, Ohio, near Clinton. They subsequently moved to a point near MassilIon, and there the mother received her field summons, dying in 1875. She was an excellent woman and a most exemplary member of the Lutheran Church.

The original of this notice received his early education in his native country, and was eleven years of age when he came with his mother to the "land of the free." he at once began working in the coal mines of Ohio, and attended school during the winter months, thus receiving a good practical education, which has since been greatly improved by observation and reading. He was employed in the mines until 1859, when he came to Massillon and began clerking in Richardson's grocery store, remaining there until the tocsin f war sounded to arms. On the 17th of July, 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Thirty-second Ohio Infantry, was mustered in at Bartlett as a private, and was sent to West Virginia. He participated in the battle of Greenbrier and passed the winter at Cheat Mountain. Later, he was in the battles of Cross Keys and Harper's Ferry, where the whole army was captured and paroled. He went to Chicago, was promoted to be Sergeant and about Christmas he went to Cleveland, where he was exchanged. In February of the following year, he returned South to Memphis. and was in the siege of Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, and other engagements. He was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant on the 24th of July, 1863, and in February, 1864, he went with Sherman to Meridian, thence home on a veteran furlough for thirty days. After this, he went to Cairo, thence to Paducah, from there to Huntsville, then to Rome, finding Sherman's army at Big Shady. He took part in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain, where he commanded the company, was afterward in the siege of Atlanta and was near when McPherson was killed. On the 22nd of July, 1864, he was wounded in the left thigh by a minnie-ball that broke the bone, and was carried to the Twenty-third corps hospital. Two days later, be was sent to Chattahoochee River, Fourteenth Corps Hospital, and there retrained until August 1, when he was sent to Chattanooga, Tenn. There he remained until May 16, when he was sent home on a cot, as he was not able to sit up. May 30, he received his discharge. He did not leave his bed until July 4, when he was just able to sit up, and he did not attempt to do any work until 1866. On the 26th of November, 1861, he was promoted to the rank of Captain of his company by Gov. Bruff he was one of the bravest soldiers who ever trod the red soil of a battlefield, and was ever cool, calm, collected and prudent. Capt. Huber has just returned from a ramble over the old battlegrounds, and saw the

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place where he was wounded. He brought back with him relics in the way of bullets, pieces of shell, etc.

In 1866, he became book-keeper for the Wellbank Coal Company, continued with them until 1874, and was then book-keeper for the Grove Coal Company until 1881. After this, he was book-keeper for the Elm Run Coal Company, and in 1884 he became a stockholder. he was Secretary and Treasurer until 1890, and since then has been Treasurer alone. he is also interested in the Massillon City Coal Company, and owns a fine residence at No. 125 Green Street. he was married here first in 1868, to Miss Esther Bowen, a native of Summit County, Ohio, and three children came to bless this union: Mame, a graduate of the High School; Nell, now Mrs. Dr. Gardner, of Massillon; and Gertrude, at home. The Captain's second marriage occurred in Massillon, in 1876, to Miss Ruth L. Hargrove, a native of Massillon, and they have two interesting children: Pearl and Trix. Our subject is a member of the City Council from the Third Ward, and is holding his second term. He was President of the Board one terns. He is also a member of the Board of Education and has held oiher positions of importance. Socially, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and Hart Post No. 134, G. A. R., being Past Commander for several years. He is a stanch advocate of Republican principles.

D. JACKSON is a native-born resident of Stark County, Ohio, his birth occurring in Lawrence Township, on the 13th of December, 1826, and the reputation which he has enjoyed has been not only tint of a substantial and progressive farmer, but of mt intelligent and thoroughly posted man in all public affairs. He is a son of James Jackson, who was born in Nova Scotia, and who was left an orphan when but ten years of age. When he had reached the age of fourteen years, he came to the United States and settled in Vermont, where he remained for some time. From there, he went to Ohio when a young man and took up one hundred and sixty acres in Lawrence Township, Stark County. However, when first settling in the county, he took up eighty acres about two and a half miles from Massillon, but subsequently traded this for one hundred find sixty acres in Lawrence Township. He was first married to a Miss McCaughey and afterward settled on the farm in Lawrence Township that he had taken up from the Government. Three children, a daughter and two sons, were born of this marriage and were named as follows: Mariah, Robert and James. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Jackson wedded Miss Sarah Stout, a native f Pennsylvania, and seven sons and three daughters blessed this union, viz.: Nancy, Eliza, David (our subject), Rachel, .John, Andrew, Kelley, Henry, Hiram and William.

Of these thirteen children, twelve are living at the present time. Henry died during the late war.

Our subject, who was the, eldest son by the second marriage, passed his boyhood and youth in his native place and received a good common-school education. He remained under the parental roof until twenty-six years of age, and his first marriage was with Miss Sarah A. Mentzer, on the 10th of June, 1856. Two children were born of this union, both sons: Champy, of Lawrence Township, and Alphus (deceased). Mrs. Jackson died on the 27th of June, 1861), and Mr. Jackson's second marriage occurred on the 23d of October, 1862, to Miss Ann M. Shriver, who died on the 5th of July, 1869. The fruits of this union were three sons: Charley, at Akron; Sternum, of Massillon, and Frank (deceased). The next union f our subject was with Miss Lovina Carver, this marriage occurring on the 7th of May, 1872. She was born in Summit County, Ohio. Two daughters blessed this union: Ada, a music teacher, and Rosa, a graduate of the High School in Fulton.

Our subject resided on the old homestead until 1859, and then started a lumber yard in Canal Fulton, carrying it on for about sixteen years, after which he gave it up and turned his attention to farming. He located on his present farm, which consists of forty-four acres, in 1883, and he is also the owner of one hundred and fifty-two acres on

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section 13 of the same township, the old homestead, which he rents. Mr. Jackson is now interested in raising fine horses. In politics, he was at one time a Democrat, afterward a Republican and is now a stanch Prohibitionist. In his religious views, Mr. Jackson is a member f the Methodist Episcopal Church of Canal Fulton and has been Trustee f the same. e owns three dwelling houses in Canal Fulton which he rents, and on the farm, the old homestead entered by his father in 1811, there is a good coal bank, from which Mr. Jackson has realized a handsome profit.

H. H. SHAFER, M. D., a prominent practitioner of Alliance, was born in Osnaburg Township, Stark County, November 26, 1854, and is a son of John and Mary (Roose) Shafer, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. The Shafer family is of German origin. The grandfather of our subject was born in Germany, and at an early day settled in Pennsylvania, where he followed farming. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and in 1837 he removed to Stark County, Ohio, locating near Canton, where he resided until his death. The maternal ancestors came from the Keystone State at an early day, and located in Stark County, near Freeburgh. The father of our subject was an agriculturist and a prominent stock-dealer. he owned a nice farm, and lived in comfortable circumstances.

Our subject is one of a family of two sons and a daughter, but his brother is now deceased. In the usual manner of farmer lads, he was reared to manhood, following the plow and harrow in his boyhood days. His education was acquired in the district schools, the Avery Academy, f Canton, and Hiram College, of Portage County. His father having died, and his finances being somewhat reduced, he was forced to abandon his collegiate course, and began the study of medicine with Drs. B. A. and I. Whiteleather, of Osnaburg, Ohio. In the autumn of 1879, he entered the Starling Medical College, of Columbus, in which he pursued his studies one year. e then practiced medicine until the fall of 1881, when lee went to Cleveland, Ohio, and was graduated from the old Western Re. serve Medical College in the spring of 1882. he immediately thereafter located in Alliance, where he has since engaged in the prosecution of his profession, having secured a loge and lucrative practice among the best class f people. e has paid strict attention to his business, and as thorough preparation and natural talent well fitted him for medical practice, he has been very successful in his life work.

The Doctor has been twice married. In the autumn of 1879, he wedded Miss Angie Reed, by whom he had one child, now deceased. he was again married, in August, 1882, his second union being with Miss Susie C. Allen, of Alliance. The Doctor and his wife are well-known residents of this city, rank high in social circles, and are held in warm regard by their many friends.

Dr. Shafer holds membership with the Stark County Medical Society, and is a member of the Alumni of the Western Reserve Medical Society. he also belongs to the Knights of the, Maccabees, of which he is medical examiner, and is medical director and line of the originators of the Order Adelphia. He is also examiner for several leading insurance companies.

THOMAS NOBLE, deceased. When a citizen of worth and character has departed this life, it is well that those who survive him should keep green in their memories his many deeds of merit, and his numerous virtues and characteristics should be held up for the emulation of the young. Thomas Noble was distinguished for his many virtues, and his life was a complete and well-spent one. He was born in Westmoreland County, England, December 24, 1807, where his

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father, Thomas Noble, also was born. The latter was a farmer and extensive dealer in sheep, and was a man well calculated to rear his son to honorable and useful manhood. He was the father of three daughters and three sons, of whom Thomas, the subject of this sketch, was the eldest. The latter was reared in his native shire, but obtained his knowledge of books in Lancashire.

Our subject was of an ambitious and enterprising disposition, and for some time America had been the goal of his ambition, so for the purpose of bettering his condition, he crossed the ocean to this country in 1833. and almost immediately came to Stark County, Ohio, locating on a farm in Jackson Township, on which he resided until his death in 1817. At the time of his demise, he was the owner of eight hundred acres of land, and was without doubt one of the leading farmers of the county. In addition to this property, he also owned a like amount of real estate in Moultrie County, Ill., and, like his father before him, he was an extensive denier in sheep, and on various occasions owned as high as three thousand head. He was a member of the Church of England, and politically, was a Republican.

Mrs. Noble, his widow, was formerly Miss Isabel Cooper, and she, as well as her father, Robert Cooper, was born in Westmoreland County, England, her birth occurring March 31, 1811. The father was a well-to-do farmer in England, and was called from life at the advanced age of eighty years. His wife, formerly Miss Isabel Thompson, was born in Westmoreland County, and died in her sixtieth year. She bore her husband five sons and three daughters, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood and reared families, with the exception of one son, who died an old bachelor in Philadelphia, Pa. The names of these children are as follows: Thomas, Agnes, Mary, IsAbel, James, Robert; George, of Cleveland, Ohio; and William, a successful farmer of England. All are now deceased except Isabel (Mrs. Noble), George and William. Mrs. Noble was given the advantages of the common schools in her native land, and remained with her parents until her marriage with Mr. Noble in 1832, coming with him the next year to Stark County, Ohio. She became the mother of the following children: Thomas, in San Diego, Cal.; Johnnie, who died at the age of three years; John (No. 2), a resident of Wichita, Kan.; William, who died at the age of thirty-two years; Robert, a resident of Champaign County, Ill.; Isabel, the eldest child, married Simpson Harmount, and died at Canal Dover, Ohio; and twin children, who died in infancy. All these children were born in Stark County, Ohio, and were sent to school at Massillon and Pittsburgh. In the domestic circles. Mrs. Noble is a model mother, loves her children with extreme devotion, and has made their happiness and comfort the chief aim and object of her life. She is well off financially, and is the owner of two hundred and eighty acres of fertile land.

PETER MILLER. This well known and highly respected citizen of Perry Township died at his pleasant home many years ago. He made this county his home in an early day, and thus witnessed the marvelous growth of the country from a vast wilderness to beautiful and productive farms and thriving villages. He was a hard-working and intelligent farmer, and at his death left a good estate.

He of whom we write was born in Pennsylvania, and was the son of John and Barbara Miller. Our subject emigrated with his family to this county and made settlement in Perry Township, taking up his abode in a large log house which he erected on his new farm. He industriously set to work to clear his purchase, until it ranked among the best in the township. He was a prominent man, and his memory will ever he held in reverence for his service in upbuilding his section, as well as for his influence in promoting the spiritual welfare of the community, where he was well known and honored.

Mr. Miller was united in marriage with Miss Barbara Fausler, and to them was born a family of eleven children, of whom the following survive: Catherine, the widow of Daniel Smith; Amie and

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Lydia. Mr. Miller, a quarter of a century ago, departed this life on the farm where his daughters now reside, and his good wife followed hint to the better land on the succeeding day, and was buried in the same grave with her husband in the Reformed Church cemetery at Navarre. he was a Democrat in politics, and well known in his locality as a devoted member of the Reformed Church, to which denomination his wife also belonged.

The daughters of our subject make their home upon a valuable estate of one hundred and twenty acres, which they are managing in a most business like and profitable manner. They are also members of the same church to which their parents belonged. They have a home replete with those comforts which add to the pleasure of many, and whoever crosses its threshold is sure of a cordial reception.

JOHN J. TRUMP, who for a number of years was one of the prominent farmers of Stark County, and is now living retired in Canton, was born on the 14th of May, 1817, in Canton Township, and is a representative of two of the leading pioneer families of this community. His grandfather, John Trump, was a native of Pennsylvania, and with his family came to Stark County in 1812, settling avid the forests of Cotton township, on the farm now owned by our subject. he was a shoemaker by trade, but followed agricultural pursuits throughout much of his life, and also dealt in real estate. e stood high as a citizen and was an honored pioneer. His wife bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Jacobs, and was also a native of the Keystone State.

John Trump, father of our subject, was born in Adams County, Pa., in January, 1796, and with his parents came to the Buckeye State. He married Sarah Esig, who was born in Cumberland County, Pa., in 1799, and was a daughter of Simon and Julia Ann Esig. Accompanied by his family, her father cane to this county in 1806, casting in his lot with its early settlers. he was a blacksmith and in connection with that trade carried on farming. Firs. Trump died in 1899, preceding her husband to the final rest about twenty years, Mr. Trump passing away in 1879. During the war he was a stanch Union man and a warm advocate of the administration in power. he held the office of Township Trustee and stood high in the estimation of his friends and fellow-townsmen.

In the usual manner of farmer lads, the subject of this sketch was reared to manhood, while in the subscription school, which he attended a few weeks in the winter season, he acquired his education. His teacher knew little more than the pupils and his advantages were thus very limited, but his training at farm work was not meager. He aided in the cultivation of the home farm until he had attained to mature estate, when he started out to earn his own livelihood.

In May, 1838, Mr. Trump was joined in wedlock with Miss Mary Rank, a daughter of Abraham Rank, one of the early settlers of the community, and they became the parents of a family of four sons and four daughters, as follows: Emeline, now the wife of Samuel Fasnaught; Sarah, wife of E. Smith, a farmer; Alfred aid Amos who are agriculturists; Maria, wife of John H. Werner, a prominent merchant and real-estate dealer, of Canton; Loran, a carpenter and builder; Ella, wife of David Houtz, a farmer; and John, a teamster.

In 1844, Mr. Trump purchased his father's farm, comprising one hundred and seventy-two acres, at $50 per acre, and devoted his energies to its improvement and cultivation for almost forty-four years. In 1870, be retired from active farming and has since rested in the enjoyment of the fruits of his former toil. In 1882, he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who died in the month of Tune. While living in Canton Township, Mr. Trump served as Trustee while the war was in progress. In politics, he is a stanch Republican and keeps himself well informed on the issues of the day and all other quest ions of general interest. With the English Reformed Church he bolds membership. He owns considerable valuable property in the shape of town lots, beside his home at No. 505 East Lake St. His residence in this county

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covers a period of seventy-five years, and few have so long been settlers here. He has witnessed much of its growth and upbuilding, has aided in its development and is honored as one of its pioneers.

JACOB L. OBERLIN. The farm which is occupied by the above-named gentleman is one of the most highly developed in Stark County. It consists of one hundred and sixteen acres on section 32, Plain Township, and the passing stranger will note with delight the ample accommodations for stock and crops and the means that have been taken to enhance the comfort of the dwellers thereon. The residence is of pleasing architectural design, convenient in arrangement, and displays in its neatness and order the care of a tasteful woman.

Mr. Oberlin was born on the old homestead March 10, 1830, and is a son of Adam Oberlin, who was born January 26, 1802, in Lancaster County, Pa. The grandparents of our subject were born in Germany and, emigrating to the New World, made their home in the Keystone State. The grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and died in Pennsylvania when the father of our subject was but sixteen years of age. The latter, determining to see what lay in store for him in the Buckeye State, in 1824 came on foot to this county and located on what is now the property of our subject, when the only improvement which the tract bore was a log house and barn. Among the Indians and wild animals he entered upon the pioneer work which resulted in securing to his family a good home, and that his efforts in tilling the soil were crowned with success is indicated from the fact that at his death he left an estate of one hundred and thirty-six acres. he possessed at one time three different farms, which he sold, and in this way added to his already good income. His decease, which occurred in 1881, took place at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Reems, in Henry. He was an active member of the German Lutheran Church and enjoyed the respect of many friends. A Republican in politics, he was ever ready to advance the interests of his party by his ballot, personal influence and argument.

Mrs. Elizabeth (Albright) Oberlin, the mother of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania in 1802, and when a girl of fourteen years came to this county with her parents, where she met and married the father of our subject. Their union was blessed to them by the birth of nine children, of whom the following six are living: Elizabeth, Anna, Jacob L., Catherine, Harriet and Emma. The mother, who was also a devoted member of the German Lutheran Church, died in 1871. She was the daughter of Frederick Albright, who came overland to this county in an early day and, purchasing property in Plain Township, there developed from the wilderness a good farm of one hundred and thirty acres. At the time of his settlement here, the city of Canton contained only a few log houses, and with characteristic energy he set to work to cultivate his land, and in this way added to the material prosperity of the township. He was of German descent, so far as is known, and lived to advanced years.

Jacob L. Oberlin, of this sketch, was reared in his native county, and received a fair education in the district school. The occupation of his early life was congenial to his tastes, and he therefore gave his attention in later years to farming and stock-raising, in which he has proved successful. When twenty-five years of age, he took charge of the home place, which he cultivated on shares for nine years, when it came into his possession by purchase.

The home of Mr. Oberlin is presided over by a lady of energetic nature and great intelligence, who was known in her maidenhood as Miss Sarah E. Poyser. She was born in this county and has become the mother of six children, namely: William, Norman, Charles, John, Walter and Martha. Their marriage was solemnized in 1864, and in their community they enjoy the friendship of the best residents. Mr. Oberlin had been previously married in 1855 to Sarah Spangler, who was born

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in this township, and their union was blessed by the birth of three children: Josiah W., who resides in Portage County; Clara, Mrs. Racer, who makes her home in Trumbull County; and Laura, Mrs. Burry, who is living in Shelbyville, Ill. The mother died in 1863.

As before stated, he of whom we write owns one hundred and sixteen acres of land and is successfully engaged in mixed farming. Among the numerous and commodious buildings on his farm is a modern frame residence, which was erected in 1883, and which is supphed with many conveniences, which make of it one of the pleasantest homes in the county. Our subject also has a large frame barn, which he built in 1882. The family are attendants of the English Lutheran Church and are classed among the respected members of society.

Our subject hes given sufficient attention to politics to satisfy himself as to the merits of the parties, and always deposits a Republican ballot. For the past seventeen years he has served as School Director, and been a member of the Township Board for eleven years in succession. He is active in social matters and gives his aid and countenance to the progressive and elevating enterprises that are promulgated in this vicinity, and that he is respected by his associates it is needless to say.

JOHN L. STEELE is one of those to whom Stark County owes its agricultural wealth and its advanced civilization. Born here March 21, 1826, he has thus been working with his hands, and planning with his mind, for many years, and bearing an honest man's part in the progress of the section in which he makes his home. He has a good farm, consisting of one hundred and fifty-nine acres in Tuscarawas Township, every foot of which shows his skill and energy.

James and Margaret (Latimer) Steele, the parents of our subject, like many of the best residents of this section, were born in Pennsylvania. The maternal grandfather, Robert Latimer, was one of the first settlers in Osnaburg Township, while Grandfather Archibald Steele emigrated to this country from Ireland about 1790. He made location with his family on the land which he had entered from the Government during President Madison's administration. Archibald Steele was a descendant of Robert Steele, who, on being driven out of Scotland, located in the North of Ireland.

James Steele, the father of our subject, was very prominent in local affairs, and after coming to Stark County, held the office of Justice of the Peace. Unassuming in manner, he lived a straight forward and upright life, and had many warm friends who esteemed him for his sterling worth. John L., of this sketch, was reared to manhood on the estate where be now resides, and conned his lessons in the old-fashioned log schoolhouse with slab benches and other primitive fittings. The country roundabout was the hunt of deer and other wild animals, some of which fell before his musket. By degrees, the condition of the country improved, and when old enough to be of assistance, he aided his father in cultivating the home farm, until it became fit for the abundant raising of crops, and marked by buildings superior to the original dwellings here.

The lady to whom Mr. Steele was married January 9, 1852, was Miss Margaret M. Christman, a native of Westmoreland County, Pa., and the daughter of Henry and Susan (Bash) Christman. Mrs. Steele has a brother William and a sister Sarah who still survive. By her union with our subject she has become the mother of three children: James H., a prominent minister in the Re. formed Church; William, who is a practicing physician at Navarre, and Ida, who married John Erb.

Mr. Steele believes in the principles laid down in the Republican platform, and supports them on every election day. e is a man of excellent moral character and much intelligence, end commands the respect of his fellowmen in a high degree. In worldly affairs he has shown his ability, having climbed from the bottom of the financial ladder to

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a position where comfort is assured and undue anxiety regarding the future is done away with. Besides the one hundred and fifty-nine acres of which he is the owner, his wife owns in her own right sixty acres of valuable land. Mr. Steele has served as Treasurer of his township, and with his wife is a devoted member of the Reformed Church.

DR. JACOB F. MARCHAND. The value in tiny community of a professional man is not marked merely by his learning and skill, his proficiency in medical and surgical practice, hut also by his character, both private and professional, his honorable adherence to medical ethics and his personal integrity and benevolence of purpose. When a physician combines these characteristics, it is with great pleasure that we record his life work, and such a man do we find in Dr. Marchand.

This physician of Canton, Ohio, was born in Irwin, Westmoreland County, Pa., ml the 171h of February, 1858. His father, Abram Marchand, was also a native of the Keystone State, as was also the grandfather, Frederick Marchand. Abram Marchand was a very successful business man and was a public-spirited and worthy citizen, he married Miss Rachel Salon, a native of Pennsylvania, and time daughter of Adam Saam. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Marchand settled at Irwin, where they passed the remainder of their days as worthy and esteemed citizens.

The original of this sketch is the youngest of seven children, live daughters and two sons, five of whom still survive. The Doctor passed his boyhood and youth in his native county and received a thorough education in the city schools, remaining in the same until fifteen years of age. Up to the age of nineteen, he taught school in the village, and subsequently entered the preparatory department of the Washington and Jefferson (Pa.) College. In 1878, he was in the freshman class, and in 1882 he was graduated from the classical department. The same year, he was elected Principal of the High School at Canton, Ohio, and filled that position in a creditable manner for two years.

In 1884, he entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, where he was graduated in 1887. The same year, he took the degree of Master of Arts in the Washington and Jefferson College find then came to Canton, where he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession. Although young in years, Dr. Marchand has already won an enviable reputation as a practitioner of the healing art and has served two years as City Physician. In 1889, he was elected City health Officer and this position he still holds. For the past four years, he has been School Examiner, of the city teachers,. He has for three years been surgeon of the Valley Railroad, and he is at present one of the visiting physicians to the Infirmary he was one of the incorporators of the Aultman hospital and is one of the visiting surgeons of the same. The Doctor is a member of the Northeast Ohio Medical Association; Stark County Academy of Medicine, and a member of the H. C. Wood Medical Society at Philadelphia, and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Marchand was married, on the 30th of April, 1891, to Miss Laura S. Martin, of Canton, and they have one son, Charles Martin. Mrs. Marchand is the daughter of the Hon. H. S. Martin and was reared and educated in Canton. Dr. and Mrs. Marchand have a pleasant residence at No. 17 North Cleveland Avenue, and the Doctor has his office there also. He is of French-Huguenot descent..

WILLIAM KROFT. The men who have devoted themselves to developing and extending the agriculture of Stark County are deserving of more than passing notice, and occupying an honorable place among these is the

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subject of this biographical review, who is residing in Canton Township, where his birth occurred April 4, 1835. His farming interests are centered on section 24, where he has fifty-six acres of land, on which he has placed an ample set of buildings, and node other excellent improvements.

Michael Kroft, the father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, while his father, Henry Kroft, was a native of Germany, and on coming to America, when a young man, located in the Keystone State, where he followed his trade of a shoemaker until his decease. Michael Kroft came to this county in an early period off its history, and during g the War of 1812 served as a soldier in that struggle. He was a blacksmith by trade, which line of business he followed from the age of sixteen to sixty years. On taking up his abode in this township, he opened up a shop on section 25, and performed work fur the settlers for miles around his home. Wild game of all kinds was plentiful, and squirrels, especially, were so numerous that one could almost knock them from the trees with clubs. The father was an energetic and up-right citizen, and at Iris death, which occurred when past eighty-eight years of age, he find reached a good position in a financial way, and during his residence in this county demonstrated his work as a man and a citizen. Religiously, he was identified with the Lutheran Church, in the faith of which he laid aside the cares of life and entered into rest. In politics, he was a Democrat.

Our subject's mother bore the maiden name of Mary Lichtenwalter, and was a native of Pennsylvania, whence she was brought to this county by her parents when eighteen mouths old. In her union with Michael Kroft, she became the mother of three children: William (our subject), Elizabeth (Mrs. Sponsdler) and Susannah (Mrs Shoultz). The mother died in her seventy-eighth year, arid, like her husband, was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church.

He whose name introduces this sketch was reared to manhood on section 25, and amid the surroundings of rural life early learned lessons of practical skill and persistent industry, and in the schools of the neighborhood acquired am understanding in the ordinary branches of study. When sixteen years of age, he was apprenticed to learn the wagon-maker's trade, which business he followed for ten years on the old hone place, and in which work he was fairly successful.

In 1871, William Kroft .old Miss Elizabeth Deckard were united in marriage; the lady was born in this township, and for a sketch of her family the reader is referred to the biography of henry Deckard, her brother, elsewhere in this volcanic. To Mr. and Mrs. Kroft have been born four children: Jasper, Morena, Ida May and Mary J. Our subject purchased his present farm of fifty-six acres in 1876, and is mow successfully engaged in mixed farming keeping on his place good grades of stock. His present large frame residence was erected in 1881, and his substantial barn in 1889. Mrs. Kroft is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and has hosts of warm friends in this vicinity. Politically speaking, our subject is a sound Democrat and favors all things that will in any way elevate society find contribute to the happiness and well being of the People.

JOSEPH A. REED, County Recorder, and a resident of Canton, has spent his entire life in Stark County. He was born in Plain Township, on the 29th of May, 1855, and is a son of William and EIizabeth (Wise) Reed, both of whom are natives of the Buckeye State. He is a representative of two of the early families of this county. His paternal grandfather, John Reed, settled here in 1815, and his maternal grandfather, Adam Wise, was also numbered among the pioneers. The parents of our subject are still residents of Canton.

Joseph is the eldest of their five children. he acquired his early education in the city schools and afterward entered the High School. On completing his literary education, he pursued a business course of study in Duff's Commercial college, of Pittsburgh, Pa., during the winter of 1872-73. He was now fitted to enter upon a business career,

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and sought and secured a position with the Wrought Iron Bridge Company, serving in the capacity of book-keeper for a period of four years. He then began business on his own account as a nurseryman, in which he is still engaged. e was afterward appointed Deputy Clerk in the County Treasurer's office and served in that capacity for several years. In the autumn of 1891, he was elected County Recorder on the Republican ticket for a term of three years and entered upon the discharge of his duties on the 4th of January, 1892.

The lady who is now Mrs. Reed was, in her maidenhood, Miss Ida A. Lupher, of Canton, daughter of John Lupher. Their marriage was celebrated in 1875, and has been blessed with three children, namely: Ruth O., Howard R., and Florence.

Mr. Reed's election to the office of County Recorder was strong evidence of his personal popularity and the confidence reposed in him, for the county is Democratic. he hits displayed good ability in the faithful performance of his duties thus far, and will, no doubt, prove one of the most able Recorders that Stark County has ever known. He is held in high regard throughout the community and those who have known him from his boyhood and witnessed his entire career are among his stanchest friends.

HON. WILLIAM J. PIERO, ex-Mayor, and an able lawyer of Canton, doing business at No. 8 North Market Street, was born in the city which is still his home September 8, 1852, and was the fourth son and fifth child in a family of eight children, whose parents were Francis and Julia Ann (Krantz) Piers The father was born in Alsace, France, and the mother in Hesse, Germany. The former emigrated to America in 1833, landing in New York City, whence he came to Canton. For many years he was interested in the boot and shoe business, but in 1860 sold out and embarked in the bakery and confectionery business, which he carried on in Canton until 1880. He then sold out and retired from active business life. He was born November 3, 1820. and his wife in June of the same year. Both are still living, and are well-known residents of Canton.

We now take up the personal history of our subject, who, on leaving school, secured a position as office boy with Judge S. Meyer, with whom tie remained two years. He then engaged in clerking in a clothing store for two years, after which he returned to the office of Judge Meyer and began reading law. He was admitted to the Bar in September, 1874, after which he remained in the office of his former preceptor and his son, with whom he practiced until 1875, when he was elected Justice of the Peace on the Democratic ticket, serving for a term of three years. At the expiration of that time, he entered into partnership with C. Turenne Meyer, under the firm name of Meyer & Piero, and with him successfully participated in practice until March, 1885.

On the 20th of December, 1883, Mr. Piero was married to Miss Minnie T. Tyler, of Canton, daughter of Dominic Tyler, Secretary and Treasurer of the Diebold Safe & Lock Company in Canton. The lady was born in Newport, Ky., and with her parents came to Canton when about two years of age. They reside at No. 15 East Fourth Street, and are numbered among the leading citizens of the community, where they have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

As the financial resources of Mr. Piero have increased, he has made judicious investments in various enterprises and is now interested in many leading business concerns of Canton. He is connected with the Canton Combination Lock Company, President of the Canton Fertilizing Company and Director of the Canton Buggy Company, the Crystal Spring Ice Company, the Ohio Volks Zeitung Company and the Canton Board of Trade. He had no special advantages in his youth, in fact, began to earn his own livelihood at a very early age, but he ties overcome the obstacles and difficulties in his path and worked his way upward to a position of affluence,

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For two terms, from 1881 to 1885, Mr. Piero served as Mayor of Canton, having been elected on the Democratic ticket, and during his administration some valuable improvements were made in the city. The Market House was erected, also the City Hall, which is a fire-proof structure, and the city engine house. When his term of service expired, he resumed the private practice of law, to which he now devotes his energies. He is an able practitioner, his arguments are logical and convincing, his speech fluent, and thereby his success has been attained.

GEORGE PHILLIPS. There are various reasons why this gentleman deserves representation in a volume of a biographical nature. First, he is an old settler of Stark County, and has spent the greater part of his life in assisting in its progress in divers ways; second, from the position of a poor youth he has risen to that of a mail of solid finances; third, he has a character and a reputation second to none, and will leave to his posterity a legacy of honor far better than the silver and gold which he has won. He is at present residing in Plain Township and is familiarly known as the "pioneer blacksmith."

We find that our subject was born in Adams County, Pa., December 28, 1812, and is the son of Jacob Phillips, also a native of the Keystone State. Grandfather George Phillips was born in Russia and corning to America prior to the Revolutionary War, located in the above-named county, where he lived to attain the advanced age of ninety-six years. Jacob Phillips was a carpenter in early life, and after devoting his attention to agricultural pursuits, became the possessor of two good estates in Adams County, comprising one hundred and sixty and eighty acres, respectively. He served as a soldier in the War of 1812, and died in his native county in 1819. he was a Catholic in religion, and very active in church affairs.

Mrs. Elizabeth (Coe) Phillips, the mother of our subject, was also a native of Adams County, Pa., and became the mother of a large family of eleven children, nine of whom grew to mature years and of whom our subject is the only surviving member. The wife and mother lived to the advanced age of eighty years and was a devoted member of the Catholic Church.

George Phillips of this sketch grew to mature years on the home farm and received his education in the subscription schools of that day. When reaching his eighteenth year, he learned the blacksmith's trade, and after serving a three-years apprenticeship, worked for $20 per month for two years. In May, 1832, determined to find out what was in store for him in the Buckeye State, young Phillips traveled on foot to this county, averaging thirty-five miles per day. Halting in the then village of Canton, he worked at his trade until the following year, when he took a trill to Wooster, Mansfield, Columbus and other cities, in search of employment, but was not very successful. Returning to Canton, he went from there to Pennsylvania and subsequently coining to this State, he was variously employed until 1838, when he erected a blacksmith shop near where the depot of the Cleveland, Canton & Southern Railroad now stands. This he operated for nearly a quarter of a century and was known far and wide for his excellent workmanship.

March 3. 1836, Miss Eliza Leininger, who was born in Canton, December 28, 1816, became the wife of our subject. She was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Lesh) Leininger, natives of Pennsylvania, who became identified with the interests of Stark County in a very early day. To Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have been born eight children, namely: Elizabeth, Belinda, Henry E., Miranda V., Charles M., Lettie, Mary E. and George E. Our subject located upon his present farm in Plain Township in 1856, when sixty acres of the tract had been cleared. he has placed the remainder of it under most excellent cultivation and was engaged in mixed farming until 1885, when his son, George E., took charge of the estate, and is managing it in a most profitable manner. The tract comprises one hundred and seventy-one

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and one-half acres and contains all the buildings and machinery which go to make a first-class estate.

Mr. Phillips is what may truly be termed a self made man, and when he landed in Stark County, He had but $10 in money, but being endowed with mental ability, physical strength and sturdiness of character, made his way in the world and is now living retired from active labors and enjoying the fruits of those early years of toil. He is a member of the German Reformed Church and is well known throughout the county, where he is not only influential but popular, possessing the social qualities and traits of character which win and keep friends. he was brought up to believe in the principles of the Whig party, and, what naturally follows, now votes the Republican ticket.

GEORGE REX is the General Manager of the Holloway Paving Brick Company of Canton. This is one of the leading industries of the city, and our subject is recognized as one of the prominent business men. His life record is as follows: tie was born in this city April 26, 1892, in the home which was also his father's birthplace, and is the eldest son of John P. and Mary A. (Reed) Rex. His grandfather, Jacob Rex, was a native of Pennsylvania, and with his family emigrated to Stark County, Ohio, in 1807. By trade he was a tailor, and throughout the greater part of his life followed that business, and was a man highly respected throughout the community. For many years the father of our subject was one of the leading tailors of Canton. he died in 1881, in the sixty-third year of his age. His wife passed away two years later, at the age of sixty-two. Her father, John Reed, also removed from Pennsylvania and became one of the pioneer settlers of this county.

In the public schools of his native city, our subject acquired his education, and at the age of eighteen began learning the trade of a machinist in the works of C. Aultman & Company. he remained with that company for twenty-five years, and no higher testimonial to his faithful service could be given than the statement of this fact, which at once indicates his fidelity to duty and the trust reposed in him by his employers. I n 1862, however, he laid aside all business cares and donning the blue, became a member of Company It, One Hundred nod Fifteenth Ohio infantry under Col. Lucy. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland, and was principally engaged in guarding depots on the Chattanooga Railroad. After three years' service, he was honorably discharged at Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Mr. Rex immediately returned to Canton, and resumed work in the Aultman shops. In 1867, he was made inspector of the finishing department, and two years later was made foreman of that department. In 1874, he became Assistant Superintendent of the works, serving in that capacity for nine years. he then began business for himself as proprietor of a grocery and meat market, and afterward engaged in the manufacture of harness and handled leather largely. To that business he devoted his energies until 1890, and was quite successful. He then sold out and began the manufacture of paving and building brick. As before stated, he is now General Manager of the Holloway Paving Brick Company. Their plant is located four miles south of Canton, and the machinery used is of the best and most highly improved, being operated by steam. They also use the Udalia kiln, and the brick manufactured is of a superior quality. Employment is furnished to about forty men, and the business is large and constantly increasing.

In 1878, Mr. Rex married Miss Alice M. Kanage, of Wilmot, Ohio, daughter of Isaac Kanage. Two children grace their union, Ralph and Ella. They have a pleasant home at No. 195 South Plum Street, and are always ready to welcome their friends, who are many.

In politics, Mr. Rex is a stalwart Republican. He was elected and served as Mayor for one terns, was a member of the City Council one term and also served on the School Board. Socially, he is

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a member of Canton Post No. 25, G. A. R. Mr. Rex is alike true to every public and private trust and has won the confidence and high regard of all with whom business or social relations have brought him in contact. His life has been a successful one and he well deserves the prosperity which has crowned his efforts.

JOHN DANNER. Distinguished among the most extensive and prominent manufacturing concerns of Canton, Ohio, is that operated by the John Danner Manufactoring Company, located on Navarre Street, on the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad, where they manufacture revolving book cases, store stools, drug cabinets, etc. 'flue company occupies fine, large, new frame buildings, 50x182 feet in dimensions, and fitted throughout with the very latest appliances and all the machinery modern science and inventive genius afford for the production of their line of manufacture. The building contains three floors and is well arranged as to light and other facilities. In their various departments, they employ from seventy-five to one hundred workmen, skilled and trained in the business, whom they keep busily engaged in the manufacture, packing and shipping of their goods to all parts of the union. The Danner Revolving Book Cases were the first practical articles of the kind ever patented, and all others gotten out later are gross infringements of the same.

This case is the lightest and yet strongest made, will hold more than ally other that occupies the same space, is made of the best quality of well-seasoned wood, and is finished by competent workmen to correspond with the finest office or parlor furniture, and the prices are the cheapest ever offered the public, considering capacity and finish. This company also manufactures book shelves and racks, revolving office eases, revolving drug cases, drug cabinets and store stools, all of which are first-class in material, workmanship and finish. The officers of the company are John Danner, President; C. B. Campbell, Superintendent; J. F. Campbell, Treasurer, and J. M. Danner, Secretary. The firm was first established in 1876, by John Danner, for the manufacture of the book cases of which he is the inventor, and since that time it has been increasing its products of manufacture and its trade facilities until to-day it is one of the first manufacturing institutions in importance in the city. The honorable business methods which have always characterized the transactions of the .John Danner Manufacturing Company have secured to this house a large trade and have had the effect of drawing trade to this city which would otherwise have sought other trade centers.

John Danner, the efficient President of this flourishing institution, is a native of Canton, his birth occurring on the 10th of March, 1828, and the reputation which he enjoys is not only flint of a substantial and progressive business man, but of an intelligent and thoroughly posted man on all public affairs. He is the only son born to Jacob and Anna (Slusser) Danner, both natives of the grand old State of Pennsylvania, the former born in the year 1795, and the latter April 1, 1803. The mother was a daughter of Philip Slusser, and the Slusser family was among the pioneers of Canton, and Philip Slusser in 1816 built the first mill in Stark County. The father of our subject: was born in Centre County, Pa., and was married to Miss Slusser in Canton, in 1821, having colhe here in 1816, while single. His demise occurred in 1845, while the mother survived until 1880. They became the parents of two children, a son and daughter, and the latter, Harriet, became the wife of Joseph S. Saxton.

John Danner was reared and educated in his native city, part of the time attending the private school taught by T. M. Hopkins, a Presbyterian minister, from whom he gained much valuable knowledge. He began his business career as a clerk in the dry-goods store of Martin Wikidal. with whom he remained four years. After that, he went to Massillon and clerked four year., In 1865, in company with John It. Bucher, he started what is called the Canton Stove Works, but, not liking the business, sold out at the end of one

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year. After this, he embarked in the clothing and dry-goods business, which he carried on until 1876, when he disposed of his stock. During the same year, he invented and patented what is known as the John Danner Revolving Book Case, and manufactured the same for two years in a small way, only about forty men being employed, but the strong, steady growth of the trade of the house reached such dimensions that it necessitated removal to more extensive and convenient premises to cope with the increased demand. In 1890, they removed to their present site. They sell direct to the trade throughout the United States and they also have a large trade in Montreal, Canada. Some of Mr. Danner's cases are sent to Paris, France; and London, England, besides other countries. So great is the demand for these goods that it is with great difficulty that they can fill the orders as they come in.

On the 4th of October, 1847, Mr. Danner married Miss Teresa A. Millard, a native of Tioga County, Pa., born July 24, 1828. She is the daughter of William J. and Betsy J. (Ball) Millard, both natives of Onondaga County, N. Y., who after their marriage removed to Tioga County, Pa. William J. Millard was a soldier in the War of 1812, and received an honorable discharge. Col. Ball, the maternal grandfather of Mrs. Danner, also served in the War of 1812. He distinguished himself in several engagements and his regiment did good service in many sanguinary battles. Mrs. Danner had two brothers who served in the War of the Rebellion; thus it will be seen that she is descended from a long line of patriotic ancestry. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Danner, as follows: Anna died aged two years; Mary E., at home; Julia A., wife of L. M. Jones, attorney at Canton; Harriet N., wife of J. F. Campbell; Edith R., wife of S. S. C. Gaskell, of Canton; ,John N. in his father's office, and Almina T., wife of Charles N. Bawsel, residing at Columbus. Mr. Danner served six years as a member of the City Council and six years as a member of the School Board. He and his wife hold membership in the First Baptist Church, having joined the same in 1842 and 1847, respectively, and Mr. Danner was Superintendent of the Sunday-school for twenty years, also teacher of the Bible Class. He was formerly a Republican in politics but is now a Prohibitionist of the most pronounced character. He is deeply interested in all temperance work and has distributed over fifty thousand tracts and circulars touching on this question. He has always been found on the side of law and morality, believing in one Government, and one flag, and that the Stars and Stripes. e resides at No. 84 South Market Street and has a large frame residence, elegantly and tastefully furnished.

CYRUS ZOLLARS. Among the many remunerative farms in Stark County, that of Mr. Zollars on section 24, Prairie Township, is noticeable for the air of neatness and order which prevails and the value of the improvements which have been made upon it. It comprises one hundred and twenty-three acres, which, under careful and intelligent handling, produce abundantly and afford a profitable maintenance and some provision for a rainy day.

Mr. Zollars, who is an ex-County Commissioner, is a native of Harrison County, this State, having been born February 14, 1817, to John and Frances (Hahn) Zollars, natives of Pennsylvania. The ancestors of our subject on both sides were of German origin, and his maternal grandfather, John Hahn, is said to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War. John Zollars, the father of our subject, emigrated with his family from his native State to Harrison County, Ohio, about 1815. After a residence there of a number of years, he, in 1836, took up his abode in this county, locating with his family about four miles south of Canton, where they were among the first settlers.

Of the six children comprised in the parental family, we make the following mention: Daniel and Enoch reside in Iowa; John makes his home in Henry County, this State; Cyrus was the fourth in order of birth; David is living in Canton, this State; Agnes, the widow of Peter Brothers, makes

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her home in Missouri. The elder Mr. Zollars took an active part in all local affairs and served his fellow-townsmen as a Trustee for some time. He was a hard-working, industrious man, and at the time of his decease, which occurred in Harrison County in 1859, he left a comfortable property.

Our subject was reared to manhood in the above named county, and has performed his full share of pioneer work. he has always followed the occupation of a farmer, having been thoroughly drilled by his excellent father to perform all those duties which make farming a profitable business. he received his education in the log schoolhouse of that period, whose primitive furnishings have been so often described in this book, and although the advantages were not such as are offered the youth of to-day, he made the best of them and now ranks among the intelligent and cultured farmers of this county.

May 26, 1842, Mr. Zollars was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Miller, who was born in this township, April 21, 1825. She is the daughter of George and Anne (Bucher) Miller, natives of the Keystone State. Her paternal grandfather, George Miller, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and a prominent man in his locality. The father of Mrs. Zollars came to this county with his parents when a lad of fourteen years, and they were classed among the early settlers of Perry Township. By his marriage with Miss Bucher, he became the father of eight children, six of whom are living, viz: Mrs. Zollars; William; Caroline, the wife of John Deckard; Lewis; Jonathan; and Eliza, Mrs. Samuel Hammond. The father, who was a Captain in the militia at an early day, died in this township in 1870.

To Mr. and Mrs. Zollars have been born eight children, six of whom are living: Lewis; Ellen, Mrs. Benjamin Schweir; Marshall; Ada, Mrs. August Demeusy; Clara, Mrs. James Schreffler; and John. George and Franklin were soldiers in the late Civil War, the latter of whom died from the effects of a wound received at Nashville, Tenn., and George died while at home on a furlough. Lewis, the eldest son, was also in the war, but returned home unharmed.

In the spring of 1865, Mr. Zollars of this sketch located upon the farm where he is at present residing, and which his industry and good management have placed under excellent cultivation. Like his father before him, he was very prominent in local affairs and while a resident of Canton Township served as its Trustee, and for three years was County Commissioner. He is a true-blue Republican in politics and contributes liberally of his means to forward all those measures which have for their object the upbuilding of his community. His wife, to whom he, has been married for a half century, is a member of the Baptist Church, to which denomination he also belongs, and they are now passing the declining years of their life in the enjoyment of peace and plenty.

Daniel Zollars, a brother of our subject, is now in his eighty-fifth year and makes his home in Ottumwa, Iowa, where he celebrated his golden wedding in 1881. Another brother, Enoch Zollars, makes his hone in Preston, Iowa, has been married sixty-two years, and has now attained his eighty-second year. John Zollars was married to his first wife forty-three years when she died. His brother David resides in Canton, this State, and has been married thirty-six years.

Our subject has for many years been prominently identified with the Stark County Agricultural Society and served as one of its Directors for some time. He has also held the position of Vice-president in that body.

In social affairs, Mr. Zollars is an influential member of Perry Grange No. 694, at Massillon, and in that body has been Master and Deputy State Master of the lodge. He is a man of broad intelligence, not only in regard to matters connected with his chosen calling, but on all topics of general interest. As a citizen, he is reliable; in his business relations, honorable, and in his social and domestic life kindly and considerate. It is doubtful if Stark County contains an aged citizen more highly respected than our subject, and there are many who hope years will elapse before he shall be gathered to his fathers.

Frederick Zollars, the deceased brother of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, December 11, 1801. He was a lad of twelve years when he accompanied his parents on their removal to Harri-

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son County, this State, where he made his home until 1832, and then took up his abode in Licking County. In 1868, he disposed of his interests in that section and removed to Macon, where were living several of his children. he was the father of eleven children, six of whom survive, by his marriage with Miss Anne Whitmore, which occurred November 27, 1823. The offspring at the present time numbers thirty-five grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. Zollars, who was one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Macon, died at his home March 13, 1890, leaving a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his loss. He was a man of vigorous constitution and was very seldom sick until the infirmities of old age began to develop. He belonged to a family noted for their longevity, the aggregate ages of his five brothers and one sister being five hundred and thirteen years. He was a moan of deep religious convictions slid enjoyed the confidence and was well thought of by the entire community. he was married over sixty-three years.

JACOB R. SCHLAGEL, business Manager of the Daily and Weekly Massillonian, was born in Keene, Coshocton County, Ohio, January 9, 1863, a son of Christian and Christine (Schweitzer) Schlagel, who were born in Stuttgart. Wurtemberg, Germany, and Philadelphia, Pa., respectively. Christian Schlagel came to America when a young man, and located first at Albany, N. Y., and a few years later in Coshocton County, Ohio, where he first followed his trade of a miller, and later turned his attention to farming. He finally became a resident of Millersburgh, Holmes County, Ohio but is now living in retirement at Easton, Ohio, at the age of seventy-eight years. He is an active Democrat, and a member of the Lutheran Church. His father was Superintendent of some twelve hundred acres of forest land in Germany which belonged to King William, and held this position for many years. He died when past ninety years of age. The maternal grandfather, Michael Schweitzer, was born in Germany, but when a young man carne to the United States, and located near Philadelphia, where he worked at his trade of fancy carpet-weaving. At a later period, he removed to Coshocton County, Ohio, and, in addition to working at his trade, devoted considerable attention to fruit-growing. His daughter, Mrs. Schlagel, is now sixty-six years of age.

The subject of this sketch was reared in Coshocton and Holmes Counties, Ohio, tend Obtained a fair education in the union schools near his home. At the age of fifteen years, he was apprenticed to a barber at Millersburgh, and at the end of two years was a thorough master of the trade, May 30, 1880, he came to Massillon to fill a position as barber, and one year later started in business for himself on Erie Street, and finally opened an establishment at the corner of Erie and Main Streets, which was the largest establishment of the kind in the city. he was a thorough master of the tonsorial art, and his establishment was patronized by all the leading business men of the city. January 1, 1890, he was one of the organizers of the Massillon Printing and Publishing Company, and also established the Massillonian, a daily and weekly paper, of which he was city editor for seven months. He was then chosen Business Manager, Secretary Rod Treasurer, and for these positions has proven himself well qualified. The Massillonian is a bright and newsy sheet, is Democratic in its political sentiments and sympathies and is published both daily find weekly. Besides the publication of the Massillonian, the office does a large amount of job work, and has every facility for turning out elegant work. Mr. Schlagel is one of the stockholders and Directors of the same.

October 3, 1883, he was married to Miss Ada Sibila, who was burn, reared and educated in Stark County, a daughter of the late John Sibila, a prominent old merchant of this place. They have two children, Ivan and John. Mr. Schlagel is interested in the political affairs of his section, and served two terms of two years each as a member of, the City. Council from the Second Ward, finishing

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his last term in 1891. He has passed all the chairs in the Knights of Pythias, and is also a member of the National Union. He is a prominent German American citizen, keeps abreast with the progress of the times, and he has made a record for himself in the annals of his adopted country as an able newspaper manager.

SQUIRE WASHINGTON GUEST. To no class of her citizens is Stark County more for her present standing and indebted wealth them to her native born sons, who long ago began to aid their sires in laying the solid foundation of enduring posterity and to-day are active in helping to extend her interests in various directions. Among these is our subject, who is one of the earhest born within the borders of Stark County and who has become one of the principal farmers and stack-growers in Pike Township, where he has a large and well-ordered farm.

The birth of our subject occurred in this county, November 12, 1819. He is the son of Squire Pitney Guest, who was born in New Jersey, September 19, 1783. A distant ancestor of the family emigrated to America when a young man and located in New Jersey, where he carried on his occupation of a farmer and was married. Pitney Guest followed the combined vocation of shoemaker and farmer, and February 11. 1812, made the journey across the mountains with a team and wagon to the Buckeye State and was ranked among its pioneer settlers. He was poor in this world's goods and when locating here made his horse for a time on school land, on section 16, Pike Township, where he resided for three years. He then entered eighty acres of land front the Government, upon which he erected a rude log cabin and began the arduous task of clearing the tract from the timber. Indians and wild animals were very numerous and wolves often made night about the cabin hideous with their howls.

The father of our subject was drafted into the War of 1812, but before being mustered into service peace was declared. Although not on mile field of battle, he tendered his country efficient service by caring for soldiers who came to his home barefooted and often wounded and sick. he meta violent death August 9, 1856, when in his seventy-second year, by n runaway temp. The lady whom he married bore the name of Catherine Miller; she was born in New Jersey, May 26, 1782, and became the mother of seven children, namely: Mary A., Jessie, Lydia, Hester, Jephtha, our subject and Harriet, the two latter of whom are the only members surviving. The mother lived to all advanced age, and died January 29, 1874, at the age of ninety-three years. She was a member of the Baptist Church in which congregation her husband preached for some time and aided materially in the establishment of the church in this community. he was a Whig politically and served as Justice of the Peace in Pike Township for twenty-one years, being the first to hold that office.

The maternal grandfather of our subject, Benjamin Miller, was a native of Holland and on emigrating to America made his hone in New Jersey, where he met and married his wife. He came to this county with Pitney Guest in 1812, and made his home on section 16 of this township. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, serving through that entire struggle tender Gen. Greene. He also was a member of the Baptist Church and died when in his seventieth year.

He of whom we write was educated in the district schools and during the intervals of study aided his father on the farm. At the early age of seventeen years, he began teaching school, and was thus engaged for eighteen winters, working on the farm during the summer season. When ready to establish a home of his own, he was married, in 1845, to Miss Ellen Collins. who was born in Tuscarawas County, December 28, 1831, and to them have been eight children, namely: Osborn P., Martha, Olive, Cora, Elmer. Katie A., George W. and Ida.

On the death of his father, our subject took charge of the old homestead, of which he is now the possessor. His property includes a quarter-sec-

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tion of excellent land, which, under the supervision of his eldest son, is made to blossom as the rose. Besides raising the cereals, he devotes considerable attention to breeding good grades of domestic animals. His good wife died February 14, 1878; she was a most estimable and intelligent lady and a member of the United Brethren Church.

In his political relations, Mr. Guest is a true blue Republican, and is a strong believer in the principles of protection as advocated by McKinley. He was elected Justice of the Peace in the fall of 1870, and was the incumbent of the position for nine years. He was elected to serve as County Commissioner for three years and has been Township Trustee for some time and Assessor for ten years. he has been an eye-witness of the marvelous growth of this section within the past few years and has done his full share of hard pioneer work. he is one of the oldest settlers in this township and was one of the promoters of the Pike Township Mutual Insurance Company, which was organized in February, 1878. He was at that time elected its President and tins held the position ever since. The company now extends over eight townships and carries about $2,000,000 in risks. Mr. Guest has not only won honor as a successful farmer and financier, but by reason of his character and long and useful labors holds a place in the esteem of his fellow-citizens.

PAUL FIELD, who holds the position of Secretary of the Canton Water Works, of Canton, was born on the 4th of January, 1842, in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Little is known concerning the founding of the family in this country except that the Fields are of Welsh descent. The grandfather of our subject was Asa Field, and the father of Paul also bore the same name. The latter was a native of Vermont, and married Catherine Cady, who was born in Middlebury, of the Green Mountain State. He was a druggist, and for many years followed that business in Akron, Ohio, where he had located in 1885. he there continued to make his home until called to his final rest in 1866. The mother is still living and makes her home in Tiffin, Ohio, with a sister.

Our subject is the eldest of the four living children born unto this worthy couple. He was educated in the city schools and the High School of Akron, and his boyish days were quietly spent under the parental roof. He entered upon his business career as a clerk in the mills of Akron, and later obtained a position as engineer of a steam fire engine. Prompted by patriotic impulses, he donned the blue in 1862, and became a member of Company H, One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Infantry. The regiment, commanded by Col. J. W. Riley, of Wellsville, Ohio, was sent to Kentucky, and thence to Eastern Tennessee. They then took part in the Georgia campaign, marching on to Jonesboro, after which the troops returned to Nashville and met Hood's army in battle. They afterward went to Ft. Fisher, N. C.; then marched through that State and were present at the surrender of Johnson's army at Greensboro. Mr. Field remained in the service three years as a valiant defender of the old flag under which he had enlisted, and on the expiration of his term, received his discharge, in June, 1865.

The country no longer needing his services, our subject then returned to his native city and entered a flouring mill, where he served as clerk. He also had charge of the fire engines of Akron for two years. It was in 1868 that Mr. Field came to Canton and took charge of the fire engines of this city. That position be filled for ten years, then became reporter on the Canton Repository one year, when he became connected with the Diebold Safe & Lock Company, of which be was shipping clerk for a year. In 1883, he received the appointment of Secretary of the Canton Water Works, which position he has since filled, having entire charge of all the office work.

In the year 1865, Mr. Field was married to Miss Fidelia, daughter of James McConaughy, and a native of Pennsylvania. Their union was celebrated in Akron, and unto them has been born a daughter, Dora G., who is now a student in the

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Business College of Canton. The family resides at No. 29 Lawrence Avenue. They have many friends in the community and rank high in the social circles in which they move.

In his political affiliations, Mr. Field is a Democrat, and has been a member of the City Council. He was also elected Trustee of the Water Works, and so faithfully did he perform his duties that he received a re-election. Socially, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of Canton Post, G. A. R. For almost ten years, he has been Secretary of the Canton Water Works and his retention in office is a high testimonial to his ability and his fidelity to the duties of the position.

JOSEPH GRAPEWINE, an enterprising and progressive citizen of Massillon, occupies a responsible position as foreman of Reed & Co.'s Glass Works. He was born in Camden, N. J, July 7, 1849, and is a son of Edward Grapewine, who in turn was a son of Job Grapewine, also a native of that State and of English descent. The latter named gentleman was occupied during his lifetime in manufacturing large clay pots, which were used in melting glass. he was a patriot in the War of 1812, and occupied a prominent position in this community.

The father of our subject, who was a window glass cutter in New Jersey, in 1854 removed to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was similarly engaged. fn 1870, however, he moved Westward and was engaged in farming and stock-raising in Clarence, Shelby County, Mo., where he is at present residing. He was a strong Abolitionist and was prominent in the operations of the underground railway. He casts his political influence at the present time with the Republican party.

Our subject's mother bore the maiden name of Sophia Griner, and was the daughter of Nicholas Griner, also a native of New Jersey. The latter was engaged in the manufacture of glass, and his father, who also bore the name of Nicholas, emigrated from his native land, Holland, with the first glass-blowers who came to America, and established a factory in Boston and later in New Jersey. Our subject is the eldest in a family of eight children, six of whom are living, and was reared to mature years in Pittsburgh, where he received his education in a night school. When nine years of age, he began work in a glass factory, and was probably the youngest apprentice in that line of work. In 1864, he enlisted in the Union army, and, at the expiration of his term of service, was mustered out on Governor's Island, N. Y., by special order of President Lincoln; who thought him too young to be in the army.

When returning from the war, young Grapewine completed his trade, and in 1870 went into business for himself. Removing to Xenia, this State, he built the first tank-furnace in America, and remained in the glass business there for a twelve mouth. Then removing to Jamestown, he abandoned his trade, and for three terms served as City Marshal, and later was for six years detective for the Dayton & South Eastern and the Pennsylvania Railroads. In 1880, our subject came to Massillon and immediately entered the employ of Reed & Co. Four years later, he went to Wellington, this State, and built the Wellington Glass Factory, of which he was President and Superintendent for two years. Disposing of his interests at the end of that time, he superintended and afterward managed the Minerva Glass Works of Minerva, Ohio, and a year later returned to this city and again entered the employ of Reed & Co.

Mr. Grapewine has always been very prominent in local affairs, and in 1886 was a candidate for nomination for Mayor on the Republican ticket, but was defeated by a small majority. e was favorably recommended by many of the prominent men of this State for the position of Commissioner of Labor Statistics, but failed to get it. In 1889, he purchased the Waverly House, at the corner of Railroad and Erie Streets, which he remodeled and operated as °mine host " for two years very successfully. He has since leased his hotel, and now devotes his time and attention to the duties of his position as foreman in a glass factory. Our sub-

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ject, in 1889, was married to Mrs. Ella (Werling) McConnell, who is a native of this place, and by her former marriage were born two children, Harvey and Nellie. Mr. Grapewine by a previous marriage had one son, Elsworth, who has been an actor since fifteen years of age.

He of whom we write is a member of the United Glass Works Association, of which organization he has been Vice-president. He is also identified with the Trades of Labor Assembly, of which he was one of the organizers, and has always voted the straight Republican ticket in polities. He is an active worker in the ranks of that party, and for twenty-two years has served on the county committee, and has acted as delegate to county and State conventions. he is a Grand Army man, and as such is identified with the post in Wellington.

JAMES ROBERTSON. The gratifying success that has crowned the efforts of the life of our subject is the more noticeable and praiseworthy because of the few opportunities afforded him in the earlier days for that training and help which are sometimes considered absolutely indispensable for a start in life. In the case before us, Mr. Robertson is one of that worthy class of whom many representatives are to be found in this county, and who are perhaps best designated by the term of self-made.

Our subject is one of the prominent old settlers of this county, having been born in that part of Sandy Township which is now included in Carroll County, September 22, 1821. He is the son of Denny Robertson, a native of Ireland, where he was reared and married. he, however, emigrated to America with his family in 1818, and located in Pennsylvania where he remained for three years, and then came overland to this county. He entered a tract of Government land in the wilderness, and at one time owned five hundred and sixty acres of valuable real estate. He was a hard worker, a good financier, and although when he came hither his worldly possessions were few, he became one of the wealthy and prominent residents of his community. he died in his forty-sixth year, and was an active member of the Presbyterian Church. The Whig party found in him an earnest advocate, and the people of his township one who was always ready and willing to contribute both time and money toward its welfare.

The mother of our subject, prior to her marriage, was Miss Ellen McConkey, also a native of the Emerald Isle. She reared a family of seven children, viz: John, a mute, who was educated at Columbus; William, Margaret, Robert and our subject (twins), David and Eliza J. The wife and mother, who was also a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, died at the early age of thirty-six years.

James, of this sketch, remained on the farm with his parents until the death of his father, when he was taken into the home of his uncle, Squire John Robertson, where he remained until reaching his sixteenth year. The educational privileges which he enjoyed were very brief, being confined to attendance a short time at the pioneer log schoolhouse near his home. Having worked out on different farms by the month and year for some time, young Robertson was soon enabled to own property of his own, and in 1846 located on the farm where he still makes his home.

December 9, 1847, James Robertson and Margaret Sickafoose, also a native of Sandy Township, were married. Their family of seven children are Denny S.: James H., a lawyer of prominence in Canton; Andrew, Laura V., Eleanor, Mary and Carrie. They also had three children who are deceased. On locating on his present farm, Mr. Robertson found only a log cabin and barn. He immediately commenced the work of improving, and now has one of the finest estates in the county. He is engaged in mixed farming, and makes a specialty of breeding Clydesdale horses, Short-horn cattle and Merino sheep, from which branch of agriculture he reaps a handsome income. Mr. Robertson erected his comfortable residence in 1853, and in 1883 built a large barn. His estate includes four hundred and thirty acres of valuable land, which

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is embellished with the necessary outbuildings for the storage of machinery, grain and the shelter of stock. He has always been earnestly interested in the public good, end is known far and wide as a man of unswerving probity, whose word is never doubted and whose relations with his fellowmen are always of the most kindly nature. HE is a stanch Republican in politics, and although in no sense an office-seeker, is interested in the welfare of the party in this section.

J. H. TRESSEL, M. D., a prominent physician and surgeon of Alliance, has been engaged in practice in this city since the spring of 1871, and by his skill and ability has won an extensive and lucrative practice. e is well versed in everything pertaining to the science of medicine and surgery, keeps abreast with all the latest discoveries, and Bolds high rank among his professional brethren.

The Doctor was born in Carroll County, Ohio, March 17, 1837. The Tressel family was originally of English origin, but some ancestors of our subject fled as exiles from England to Germany, and thence came to America. The paternal grandfather of our subject was born in England. and became an early settler of Pennsylvania. The maternal grandfather was an officer in the Revolutionary War and in the War of 1812, and the Doctor has the sword which he carried. The great-grandfather was a soldier in the regular army of Germany, and after serving his term, the King sent for him to be one of his body-guards, but this he refused to do, and was thus forced to flee to America in order to save his life. With his family, he departed in the night, leaving all his property behind him except what he could carry. Through the influence of friends, he secured a vessel, and was under sail before daylight. e landed in Philadelphia, and located in Washington County, Pa. The father of our subject followed the vocation of farming, was very successful, and became quite a prominent mark. In an early day, he served as an officer in the militia. his death occurred in Carroll County, Ohio.

The subject of this sketch was one of five sons and five daughters, six of whom are now living. he was reared on a farm, and attended the district schools. His father died when he was only thirteen years of age, and, being the eldest in the family at home, he was compelled to remain on the farm and aid his mother in taking care of the children. Unselfishly he devoted his energies to this work until twenty-two years of age, when he entered Mt. Union College, from which he was graduated in 1859. the order to pay his tuition, he engaged in teaching through his vacations. He then began reading medicine with Dr. S. F. Rookenbrod, of Carroll County, Ohio, and at the sane time was a teacher in Malvern Academy.

In 1861, Dr. Tressel enrolled his name as a member of Company A, Eightieth Ohio Infantry, and while on his way to enlist, he met with a serious accident. His horse became frightened and threw him and the buggy over an embankment, breaking his left leg. This prevented his entering the service for a time. In the winter of 1862, he entered the Western Reserve University of Cleveland, where he took his first course of medical lectures, and in the winter of 1863 was graduated from that college. It was his intention to locate at Malvern, hat instead he event to Cincinnati, was examined and sent to Paducah, Ky., where he was on detached service. The day previous to the battle, he was sent to Pittsburgh Landing he was present at the battles of Corinth and Iuka, and followed the Eightieth Ohio Regiment to Ripley, but the city was evacuated before their arrival. The Doctor was next ordered to Louisville. thence to Lebanon and Perryville, at which latter place he was again severely injured and was granted a six months furlough. He afterward returned to the service, and was with the United States Sanitary Commission under Dr. Prentiss, with whom he remained until the close of the war, doing all the good possible for the sick aid wounded.

Dr. Tressel was married, in 1860, to Miss Susannah T. Hawkins, of Mahoning County, Ohio. into than have been born three children: Lora H.,

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Gertrude H. and John K. Mrs. Tressel is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is Secretary of the Foreign Missionary Society, and President of the Home Aid Society. A benevolent and most estimable lady, she is held in high regard by all.

During the war, the Doctor had charge of a number of hospitals, and at its close he visited some of the largest hospitals in this country, thus obtaining an excellent knowledge of surgery, of which he makes a specialty. he is now Secretary of the Board of the United States Pension Examiners, surgeon for the Pennsylvania; the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago; and the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroads, to which positions he was appointed in 1875. he is also surgeon for the Alliance, Niles & Ashtabula Railroad, and holds the position of Assistant Secretary of the National Association of Railway Surgeons. he is a member of the Stark County, the Northeastern Ohio State, the American Medical Society, the Pennsylvania Surgical Association, and the Ohio Sanitary Association. Fraternally, he belongs to the Knights of Pythias aid the Odd Fellows' society. As it physician, Dr. Tressel has attained prominence, and is ranked among the valued citizens of Stark County.

JACOB L. KELLER. Prominent in agricultural circles in Bethlehem Township, and well known throughout the entire county, Mr. Keller has won the esteem of his associates and the respect of all with whom he comes in contact. He is the owner of a good estate, comprising seventy-six acres of land located on section 11, upon which many improvements have been introduced and changes effected, whereby the value of the land has been considerably increased.

The original of this sketch was born in Franklin County, Pa., December 16, 1826, and is the son
of Frederick and Polly (Lowry) Keller, natives of Pennsylvania. he received a good practical education in the schools of his native State, where he was reared to manhood, and when starting out in life for himself, chose the occupation of a farmer, which pursuit he has since followed with signal success. In the spring of 1849, in company with his parents, young Keller emigrated to Stark County, this State, the journey being made overland and consuming fourteen days. Our subject drove a four-horse team on that eventful trip, and can relate many an interesting tale of how they cooked and camped by the wayside. It will be seen that he was thoroughly competent to undertake the management of the teams, as for eight years he was engaged in driving a six-horse team, between Baltimore and Pittsburgh, sometimes going as far as Wheeling.

On arriving in this county, the family of our subject settled in Perry Township, and after n residence there of sixteen years the parents moved farther West to Allen County, Ind. He of whom we write established n home of his own in the year 1849, at which time he married Miss Elizabeth Fagan, also a native of the Keystone State, and a most estimable lady. To them was born a family of seven children, only three of whom are living, namely: Harrison; Martha E., Mrs. William Steiner, and Eugenia, the wife of Joseph Bordner. The wife and mother departed this life in 1860, and the lady whom Mr. Keller chose for his second companion, July 3, 1861, bore the name of Jane Kalhofner. By that union were also born seven children, only three of whom survive, Gordon E., Jacob R. and Leocomton.

Shortly after the close of the Civil War, our subject located on the farm where he is at present residing. The property is highly improved, its appointments are of the best class and its owner devotes his time and attention to general farming. he has always been very active in educational affairs and served for several terms as School Director; during his administration many improvements were made in the school system and buildings. He is a firm adherent of the Republican party in politics, and in favor of every measure which has for its object the upbuilding of his adopted county.

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Kalhofner. She accompanied her parents on their migration to America. at which time she was eight years of age. They came immediately to his county and took up their residence in Bethlehem Township, with whose interests they were actively identified for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Keller have a pleasant home and have formed an extensive acquaintance in this locality. and their nary excellencies of character have won them nigh regard.

JACOB SNIVELY. For some years the late Jacob Snively was connected with the agricultural interests of Stark County, owning and operating a large farm in perry Township. Like many of the prominent residents of this section, he was born in this county, February 4, 18211, and was the son of Joseph and Catherine Snively, who hailed from Pennsylvania.

In an early day, the parents of our subject came to this county, and made their home in a log cabin in the woods of Perry Township. There Jacob of this sketch was reared upon the farm, learned the lessons of self-reliance and became well acquainted with all that pertains to all agricultural life. His educational privileges were limited to the common schools, and being a vigorous young man, anxious and willing to labor, he rendered his father great service in helping to cultivate the home farm.

Mr. Snively was married September 16, 1840, to Miss Mary A. Shreffler, who was born October 6, 1821, in Dauphin County, Pa. This lady was the daughter of Conrad and Catherine (Bordner) Shreffler, who were also natives of the Keystone State. In 1839. Mrs. Snively accompanied her parents on their removal to this county, where she met and married our subject. To them was granted a family of nine children, only three of whom are living: Mahlon J.; Catherine E., Mrs. Cornelius Roush; and Pius D. The elder son, who married Miss Wise, has two children, Earl and Vernie. Pius D., who is also married, has two children. Homer and Clara. The family of Mrs. Roush comprises three daughters and one son: Melhe, Lizzie, Jason and Kitty. Mahala A., deceased, left two children, Effie E. and Homer J. Smith.

In politics, Mr. Snively was a Democrat, and a devoted member of the United Brethren Church, contributing liberally to its support, and to all things that would in any way better the standing of the city or advance its material prosperity. In his death, which occurred March 10, 1885, Stark County lost one of its progressive and intelligent citizens. His widow, who since his death has attended to the operations of the farm, has demonstrated her abilities in business affairs, and has increased the value of the property by further improvements. The estate comprises two hundred and forty-three acres of land. on which tire a fine farm residence, commodious burns and the numerous outbuilding which prove it to be in the possession of people of enterprise and menus. Mrs. Snively is a member of the United Brethren Church, is honored and respected throughout the community, and in her own unassuming way bears a part in all the good works that are projected in the vicinity.

EDGAR J. MARCH M. D., since the year 1888. has devoted his life to the highest temporal mission among a combat with disease and death, and his efficiency, skill and signal success in this calling are already well known. he is a native of Stark County, Ohio, born in New Franklin, Paris Township, on the 24th of January, 1858, and is a son of Henry C. March, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1832.

The elder Mr. March was reared in his native county, and in 1862 he enlisted in the service of his country, being promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant of his company, the One hundred and Fifteenth Ohio Infantry, and taking part in many

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of the prominent engagements of his regiment, serving faithfully for three years, or until 1865, when he was mustered out with the rank of Captain. Returning to his native county, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits for a time, but for the past fifteen years has been Clerk in the united States Treasury at Washington, D. C. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah J. McLaughlin, was a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, and the daughter of H. McLaughlin. She now resides at Alliance, Ohio.

The original of this notice received his education in the school of New Franklin, and remained in his native county until sixteen years of age, when he entered the High School of Marysville, Ohio, pursuing his studies for several terms. Afterward he taught school one tern and then entered Mt. Union College, alternately teaching and attending school until he was graduated in 1881. After this, he became Principal of the High School at Hubbard, Ohio, which position he held one year, at the same time reading medicine. He subsequently entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore, lid., and received his diploma from that institution in 1884. he commenced practicing at Nashville, Holmes County, Ohio, remained there three years and a half, and the went to New York City, where he took a postgraduate course in the New York Polyclinic, graduating in 1888.

From there he carne direct to Canton, where he has since conducted a large and lucrative practice,
giving special attention to surgery and the diseases of women, and has been absorbed day and night
in a profession which is perhaps the most trying on brain and body of any in the field of science. He seems to have a decided taste and natural aptitude for his profession, and he tins won the entire
all. The Doctor is a member of the confidence of a visiting staff of Aultman Hospital at Canton, is a member of the Union Medical Association of Northeast Ohio, the Stark County Academy of Medicine, and the Ohio State Medical Society, and is widely known.

In the month of May, 1882, the Doctor was married to Miss Carrie Hughes, of Holmes County, Ohio, daughter of John S. Hughes. Two interesting children have been given them. 'rim Doctor is a prominent Mason, a member of Canton Lodge No. 60, and is also a member of the Knights of Honor, thus showing his appreciation of secret organizations. He is active in benevolent and charitable enterprises, strong in his friendship, and brave in his defense of the right. By his frank and kindly deportment he has found many friends and admirers. He has a pleasant and attractive residence at No. 60 South Cleveland Avenue, his office being at the same place.

WILLIAM E. GROFF, D.V. S. The name Groff is one of the most influential in Massillon, unit one of the most respected in this community. The father of our subject, Dr. F. Z. Groff, who is professor of the Veterinary Infirmary of Massillon, and who, with his son, under the firm title of Dr. F. Z. Groff & Son, is engaged in a very lucrative practice, was born in the grand old State of Pennsylvania, near Lancaster. He was reared to the duties of the farm in his native State, his father being a successful agriculturist, and when still but a boy was brought to Stark County, Ohio, by his parents. They settled four miles west of Massillon, and there passed the remainder of their days. Dr. F. Z. Groff grew to manhood on the farm, and at an early age evinced a strong desire to become a veterinary surgeon. He entered the Ontario Veterinary College at Toronto, and graduated at that institution in 1880, after which he returned to Stark County and has been actively engaged in his practice ever since. He is a man and all he has made in the way of this world's goods has been file result self-made work's goods has been the result of his perseverance, ability and thoroughness. He is senior member of the above-mentioned firm and is now a resident of Sippo, Ohio. His wife, whose maiden name was Julia Caldwell, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, and her father, John Caldwell, was born in Pennsylvania and was a blacksmith by trade. Mr. Caldwell followed his trade in his

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native State for some time, but finally moved to his county and still continues his former occupation. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. ;ruff and our subject was the eldest.

He was reared in Stark County, principally at Sippo, received his education in the district schools, and began the study of veterinary surgery under ,is father when seventeen years of age, although before that he had a pretty good idea of that branch. When eighteen years of age, he began practicing alone, and in 1887 he came to Massillon, where he practiced until 1888. After this he entered the American Veterinary College of New York City, remained in that institution, and was graduated in 1890 with the degree of D. V. S. During this time, he thought seriously of starting a Veterinary Infirmary in Massillon, and after returning to this town he began carrying out his ideas. The same year he started a Veterinary Infirmary in partnership with his father and erected a large two-story building for that purpose on North Street, between Eric and Mill Streets, 30x60 feet. This firm can accommodate about twenty horses, and in a fine pharmacy adjoining the office they prepare their own medicine. They have a very large practice and are thoroughly familiar with their business. Our subject is a member of the Alumni Association of New York City, and is also a member of the order of Mechanics and the Knights of Pythias. In politics, he is a Republican.

REV. SIMON PETER LONG, A. B., A. M., pastor of St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church is a native of Ohio born in McZena, Ashland County, on the 7th of October, 1860. He is a very popular young minister, is highly respected by all classes in general, and is evidently deeply interested in the noble work in which he is engaged.

His grandfather, John George Long, was born in Germany and in that country followed the useful and independent life of a tiller of the, soil in 1828, he brought his family to America and located near Canal Fulton. Ohio was in its young days, and schools and culture had not yet reached that point where a finished education was the rule and expectation of the great mass of the youth as now. The freedom of pioneer life was around him, and he immediately purchased a wild farm wait began developing the same. A substantial log house was erected and there he and his family resided for some time. From there they removed to McZena and purchased another farm which Mr. Long began to improve end cultivate. He had one brother and one sister; the brother Peter came to this country and became a prosperous farmer, the family owning ever two thousand acres of fine land. Peter is still living and is eighty-five years of age. At the last reunion, in 1891, he had the pleasure of meeting one hundred end twenty persons who bore the name of long. Grandfather Lung became a Democrat in his political views, and was a devout member of the Lutheran Church. He passed the remainder of his days in the Buckeye State. and died in 1868, honored and respected by all. When he crossed the ocean to America, his family consisted of his wife and two children, one of whom, George, became the father of our subject.

George Long was born in the Fatherland. in Alsace, and was but six years of age when he came with his parents to this country. He was reared amid the rude scenes of pioneer life, and there learned the lessons of self-reliance, courage and responsibility from the out-floor environments of his day quit neighborhood. He received a fair education in the German language, and after reaching main's estate he purchased a farm of one hundred and sixty acres adjoining the village of McZena, where he followed farming for many years. He is now retired from the active duties of life, but still owns his fine farm, which he increased from one hundred and sixty to two hundred acres. he is an active and prominent member of the Lutheran Church and has been Deacon in the same for thirty years. he married Miss Margaret Merkling, a native of Alsace, Germany, who bore him seven children, five of whom are

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living, four soils and one daughter. The mother passed away on the 11th of February, 1881.

Rev. Simon P. Long, the youngest of the abovementioned children, was reared at McZena, Ohio, was fairly educated in the schools of that town, and when fourteen years of age was apprenticed to the shoemaker's trade at Perrysville. In connection he attended Greentown Academy, under Prof. J. C. Sample, for three years, and there laid the foundation for his subsequent prosperous career. After working as journeyman for some time, he gave up his trade and in 1879 entered the university at Columbus, at which institution he was graduated with the degree of A. M. In 1883, Three years hater, he received the degree of A. M. In the fall of 1883, he entered the Theological Seminary at Columbus, attended one year and then attended the Theological Seminary at Philadelphia for a year. In addition, he also took the evening course at Shoemaker's Oratorical College. Returning, he entered the Theological Seminary at Columbus and was graduated in 1886. After this, he was called to his old home and ordained and in stalled as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church at Loudonville where he had attended in his youth. There he remained until the fall of 1889, when he received a call from Massillon, which he accepted, and moved to this city in August of the same year. Since then he has organized a parochial school, which is now in a flourishing condition. There are one hundred and three pupils and two instructors. During this year a second Lutheran Church, called the Faith Lutheran, has been built and dedicated on the West Side, our subject organizing its congregation. The day of the dedication of this church not a cent had been paid, but in just seventy minutes the entire debt was paid. he first began this as a Sunday-school. Mr. Long's church has a membership of five hundred, and aside from his ministerial duties here he lectures throughout the State and in Pennsylvania, taking about two nights in a week.

Our subject was married in Columbus, Ohio, on the 12th of May, 1887, to Alice, a daughter of Elijah Marion, a prominent farmer of Franklin County, who was originally from Scotland. Mrs. Long was born in the city of Columbus, this State. Three children have been born to this union, Margaret and Clara, and Mary, who is deceased. Mr. Long is a member of the joint synod of Ohio, is independent in his political views, and is a strong temperance roan. He was deeply interested in organizing the Old Folks' Home which was located at Allegheny, Pa. Since he carne to Massillon he has cleared the church of debt, has organized the Library Society and founded a library here, and has been active in all other good work. he has been considerable of a traveler and has been in all but three or four of the States. Mr. Long is deeply interested in his work and possesses excellent qualities as a man of education and refinement.

WILLIAM SHAFFER. The gentleman of whom we write has his fine arable farm of one hundred and thirty-eight acres situated on section 14, Nimishillen Township. He was born in Washington Township, Stark County, Ohio, November 18, 1839, to John and Margaret (Cairns) Shaffer, the former of whom was born in the same township as the subject of this sketch, and the latter in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. When a girl, she came with her parents to America and with them settled in Washington Township, Stark County, Ohio, where she met and married Mr. Shaffer. The latter was a son of William Shaffer, who was a Pennsylvanian, but who came to Ohio .it a very early day, and was a well-to-do farmer of this section for the remainder of his days. John SHaffer was the father of five children, of whom William was the eldest, and after a well-spent life, and when just in the zenith of his career, he was called from the scene of his earthly labors, in 1866, at the age of forty-seven years. His widow survived him until January, 1890, dying at the age of seventy-four years, and both he buried in the Homeworth Cemetery, Columbiana County, about six miles from their old home. They were Presbyterians in their religious views, and throughout

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life the father was a Democrat politically, and, although not a politician, he held the office of Township Trustee two or three terms. Although his advantages for an education in youth were limited, he was a friend of education and gave each of his children good common-school educations.

William Shaffer passed an uneventful boyhood in assisting his father on the farm and in attending the district school, but not being satisfied with the advantages that the district schools afforded him, he entered the public schools of Canfield, Mahoning County, which he attended for some time, and where his love of study and reading made him improve his advantages to the utmost. At the age of nineteen years, he began teaching school, and until 1865 his winters were devoted to this occupation, while his summers were spent in tilling the soil. March 23, 1865, Miss Lydia Trump, of Nimishillen Township, became his wife. She was born April 16, 1841, to Peter and Catherine (Shaffer) Trump, and the same year of their marriage they settled on n farm of sixty-eight acres, which is n portion of tiro farm of which they are now the owners. The house in which they are living was one of the improvements of the place at the time of their purchase, as well as other buildings. Mr. Shaffer has a good bank barn, which at the time of its erection cost $1,700. Since his first purchase. Mr. Shaffer has added seventy acres to his original tract, all of which is well improved and well watered by living springs.

Politically, Mr. Shaffer is a Democrat, and has filled the following township offices: Clerk two terms, Trustee two terms and Justice of the Peace two terns. he also held the position of Notary Public for a number of years. In 1889, he was elected a Director of the County Infirmary, in which: position, as in all others, he proved himself competent, trustworthy and intelligent. He and his wife and a number of their children are member of the Reformed Church of Louisville. To himself and wife nine children have been given, all of whom are living: Ida ,J., born January 22, 1867, became the wife of John P. Lawman, September 17, 1885, and is a resident of Ottawa County, Kan., where her husband is engaged in tilling the soil. She has one child. Ella, born January 11, 1869, is a successful and well-known teacher of Stark Comity; Lillie, born May 14, 1870, married Amos Ramseyer February 12, 1890, and is residing on a farm in Paris Township; Charles, born July 30, 1871, attended one terns of school at Middhe Point, Ohio, and is now engaged in teaching his third term of school; Ada, born October 4, 1872, lives at home; Clara Lucetta, born October 6, 1874, has also a certificate for teaching; Miner, born August 5, 1876: Nettie, July 11, 1879, and Roy Thurman, Match 14, 1885.

Mr. Shaffer is popular, and deservedly so, for he has always proved honest, and in a high degree public-spirited.

LEVI W. WELLS, Manager of the Canton Gas Light & Coke Company, is a native of the Province of New Brunswick, born December30, 1847. His parents John C. and Rebecca (Calhoun) Wells, natives of the same province in which he was born, were residents of Boston,Mass., for a few years, but returned to their native land, where the father passed to his final rest. By occupation he was a contractor and carpenter, and was an honorable, industrious man, whose position in the Community was all influential one. The mother is yet living, and makes her home in New Brunswick. They were the parents of eight children, six sons and two daughters.

Until he was nineteen years of age, the subject of this sketch resided in New Brunswick, where he was for a time a pupil in the schools, :ind also learned the carpenter's trade with his father. In 1864, he came to the United States, and located in Boston, where he worked at his trade during one summer. Afterward he made a specialty of stair building for a year or more, and was quite successful while thus engaged. he next entered the employ of the South Boston Gas Light Company in order to secure points about that business, his father-in-law, Edward Jones, being engineer of the organization.

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Subsequently, Mr. Wells removed to Marblehead, Mass., where the was Superintendent of the Gas Company for ten years, and while a resident of that place made many warm friends both in business and social circles he next went to Roxbury, Mass., where he was Assistant Superintendent of the Gas Company for seven years. January 23, 1891, he came to Canton, being called to this place to take the management of the Canton Gas Light & Coke Company, which position he is now filling to the satisfaction of all concerned and with great credit to himself.

A very important event in the life of Mr. Wells was his marriage, which occurred June 22, 1867, when Miss Sarepta A. Jones became his wife. Mrs. Wells is a most estimable and relined lady, and was reared to womanhood in Boston, though her native city was Chelsea. Her parents moved to Boston when she was about a year old. One child has blessed the home of our subject and his wife, L. W., Jr. In his social connections, Mr. Jones is actively connected with the Royal Arcanum find the American Legion of Honor, in which organizations he is influential and prominent.

WILLIAM ARCHINAL. Every city in the United States, either from its geographical position, or from some peculiar natural advantages, has some specialty attracting the attention of its business men. The development of these advantages, whether their tendency is towards transportation, commerce or manufacturing, has in ninny instances proven the corner stone on which a magnificent mercantile prosperity Ins been erected. The only feature ever wanting to bring about this result, to form, as it were, the keystone, to render certain, symmetrical and complete the arch of then possible commercial prominence, has been the enterprise of their business men, the foresight to forecast the possibilities of the future, and courage sufficient to Utilize them. Canton has indeed vied successfully with the business men of other cities, and now stands well in the van, owing to the determined stand taken by her men of enterprise aid public spirit. Prominent among them stands the name of William Archinal.

Mr. Archinal was born in Germany on the 3d of June, 1840, and is a son of Louis and Margaret (Recht) Archinal, also natives of the Fatherland. The father war, a soldier in the German army for twenty-five years and was subsequently Sheriff for some time, he spent most of his life in military service and died in the Old Country. Our subject never experienced the loving and tender care of a mother, for she died when he was an infant. Until fourteen years of age, he was educated in his native country, and afterward learned the cabinet. maker's trade, traveling as n journeyman for some time. Tempted by very favorable reports from the New World, he decided to make a permanent home in America, and for that purpose crossed the ocean in 1860. He landed at Baltimore, Md., and went from there to Canal Dover, Ohio.

In August, 1801, he enlisted in Company I, Thirtieth Ohio Infantry, under Capt. George H. Hildt, and was sent to West Virginia, where he remained four months. His regiment was then assigned to Burnside's division, and he participated in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam and the second Bull Run. The command then went into quarters. The following spring it was sent to Vicksburg, took part in that siege, and our subject was there taken prisoner on the 22d of May, while assaulting its works. It, was paroled the following day, and was sent across the river, where he took a leave of absence for four months. At the expiration of that time, he was exchanged and returned to his regiment, which was then at Missionary Ridge. he took part in the Atlanta campaign, Sherman's march through the Carolinas, on to Washington, and took part in the Grand Review. He was then ordered to Little Rock, Ark., and was mustered oat at that place in August, 1865.

Returning to Canal Dover, he soon after entered the employ of Russell & Co., of Massillon, Ohio, manufacturers of reapers, and continued with them until 1868, when he moved to Canton. He was

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here employed by C. Aultman & Co. in the wood department, and in 1880 he was promoted to the position of foreman of that department. That position he held until 1886, when he was appointed Postmaster of the city of Canton by President Cleveland, and served in that capacity for four years, to the entire satisfaction of all. Retiring from the postoffice, he became connected with the stove business, and in company with others organized the Canton Stove Company.

In 1866. Mr. Archival married Miss Catherine Eicher, of Richville, Ohio, daughter of Jacob Eicher. To this union have been born five children. four sons and one daughter, who are as follows: Henry L., a clerk with the Canton hardware Company; Charles W., draughtsman in the Canton Wrought Iron Bridge Company; Minnie M.; Frank G., draughtsman with the Wrought Iron Bridge Company; and William H., attending the high Schools of Canton. Mr. Archival has a very pleasant and attractive home at No. 15 East Tenth Street he has been a member of the City Council, also of the board of Education. He is a member of the Masonic lodge. having attained the Knight Templar degree.

JAMES FRAUNFELTER, M. D., has been engaged in medical practice in Canton for ten years, and is one of the leading physicians of Stark County, he was born in Ashland County, Ohio, near the city of Ashland, June 6, 1846, and is the youngest of four sons in a family of eleven children, whose parents were John and Elizabeth (Reeser) Fraunfelter. His parents were of German lineage, but were built born and reared in Northampton County, Pa., where their marriage was also celebrated. In 1816, they left the Keystone State and cane to Ohio, locating in Ashland County, where the father followed fanning. He was killed by the falling of a tree which he was cutting down. his wife died in 1869.

The Doctor spent his boyhood days in his native county, and acquired his early education in the common district schools. he remained tinder the parental roof until eighteen years of age, when he became a student in the Vermillion Institute at Hayesville. Ohio, for it year. The following winter he engaged in teaching, and afterward attended the Savannah Academy, in Ashland County, daring the summer months for a period of six years, while in the winter he taught school. While attending this academy, he was also engaged as a tutor. Wishing to make the practice of medicine his life work, he began studying with Mr. T. S. Hunter, of Ashland, and took his first course of lectures in the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery he attended his second course of lectures in the Long Island College Hospital of New York, from which he was graduated in 1871, and in 1872 he was graduated from the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia is, after pursuing a third course of lectures.

Dr. Fraunfelter entered upon the practice of his profession in Canal Fulton, where he remained until 1881, when he took a post-graduate course in the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He then came to Canton, where he has since made his home, devoting his energies to private practice. he now has a liberal patronage and enjoys a lucrative and constantly incressing business he does a general practice, but makes a specially of the surgical diseases of women.

In 1872, the Doctor was united in marriage with Miss Kate Roseberry, of Ashland, daughter of Rev. P. R. Roseberry. They have one son, Clare E. Their home, which was erected in 1882, is a commodious, fine brick residence, of the most modern style of architecture, and supplied with all modern conveniences. It is situated at No. 83 South Market Street. and is the abode of hospitality.

Dr. Fraunfelter is a member of the American Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Society, the Union Medical Society of Northeastern Ohio, of which he is president, and of the Stark County Academy of Medicine. he is also a number of the State Sanitary Society, and is Vice-president of the Harvard Company, which manufactures surgical and dental chairs. He was appointed United f States Pension Examiner by President Harrison,

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with headquarters at Alliance, but resigned on account of press of business at home. he was one of the incorporators of the Aultman Hospital, and was elected one of the Trustees and Consulting Surgeon of the same. which position he still holds. He is surgeon for the Canton Street Railway Company and a number of accident societies, beside medical examiner for several life insurance organizations.

The doctor keeps well abreast with all discoveries connected with his profession, and is a close student along this line. he ranks high among his professional brethren, and the liberal patronage which he receives attests his ability.

HON. JOHN McBRIDE, President of the United Mine Works of America, and editor of the Miners' Independent at Massillon, was born in Chippewa Township, Wayne County, Ohio, June 25, 1854. His father, Thomas McBride was a native of Carlisle, England, and when twelve years old left home as a sailor on a merchant vessel en route for the East Indies. During his three-years cruise, he visited the principal ports of the world, and sailed on almost every sea, gaining a practical experience which was invaluable to him in his after career.

In 1850, Thomas McBride came to Ohio and settled in Chippewa Township, Wayne County, where he engaged in mining for a few months. Thence he came to Massillon as Superintendent of the Burton, Ridgeway & Co. Mines at this place, and remained in that connection until, ceasing from active labor, he retired from his business interests. His death occurred near this city in 1874, and was sincerely mourned by his large circle of friends in his political belief, he was a Republican and a strong Abolitionist. His religious home was in the Catholic Church. His wife, whose maiden name was Bridget McMackin, was born in Carlisle, England, was of Irish descent, and died in 1863.

Of the nine children in the parental family who grew to mature years, four still survive, our subject being the next to the youngest The two eldest sons served in the Civil War as members of an Ohio regiment, and now reside, Edward in Central America and William in Idaho. John was only six years old when he accompanied his parents to Stark County, where for n few years he was a pupil in the common schools. When about eleven years old, he became self-supporting, and his first employment was as water-boy in the mines. From that humble beginning he arose to positions of usefulness and trust, and soon acquired prominence among the miners.

In 1872, Mr. McBride joined the Labor Union, and was chosen Secretary of Lodge No. 15, M. L. B. A. Two years later, he became a Knight of Labor, and in 1877 was elected District President of the Tuscarawas Valley Miners' Association, having a short time previous been elected President of the Miners' Protective Association of Ohio. He ceased active mining operations in 1879, and in the fall of the following year was check weigh man with the Groves Coal Company. His prominence in the Democratic party led to his nomination on that ticket to the State Legislature, and although Stark County went Republican by a large majority, he mae de a splendid canvass and polled a large number of votes, losing the election by only sixty-three ballots.

Elected in April, 1882, President of the Ohio Miners' Association, Mr. McBride served in that capacity with distinguished ability for several years. In December, 1888, he was chosen President of the National Progressive Miners' Union, and continued as such until February, 1890, when he declined re-election. As a token of recognition of his valuable services, he was made an (honorary member of the union, being the only one at that time. April 1, 1890, he accepted the appointment by ex-Gov. Campbell as Commissioner to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of which he was one of the organizers, He served in that capacity until February 22, 1892, when he resigned to accept the Presidency of the United Mine Workers of America, to which he had been elected by acclamation eleven days before. He had been elected and reelected by acclamation thirteen times by different mine associations, a tribute to his worth more

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eloquent than mere words. Since 1890, he has been editor of the Miners' Independent, the official organ of the union, which is published at Massillon.

Again nominated by the Democrats in 1883, Mr. McBride was elected to the Sixty-sixth General Assembly by a majority of over one thousand. He was re-elected in 1885, serving two terms, and had the distinction of being the only member of the Sixty-sixth who was returned to the Sixty-seventh General Assembly. In 1886, his party paid him the honor of nomination, at the. Toledo Convention, as Secretary of State, his opponent being Gen. Robinson, the incumbent of the ounce at that time. The party had many things to contend with, and the results were adverse. Mr. McBride was defeated by eleven thousand seven hundred and eighty-one votes, but he ran far ahead of his party, the balance of the ticket being defeated by over twenty thousand. In 1887, acceding to the urgent request of his party, he became candidate for Senator, but was defeated by one hundred and five votes.

Since 1874, Ah. McBride has held all the district official positions is the Knights of Labor organization, and has repeatedly served as delegate to the General Assembly. In December, 1886, when the American Federation of Labor was reorganized on a purely trade basis, he presided over the convention held in Columbus for the purpose of organization, but refused the position of President tendered him by acclamation of the convention. With one exception, he has attended all subsequent meetings of the union, and is delegate-elect to the convention of 1892. In his opinions regarding the momentous issues at stake between capital and labor, he holds broad views and has never been an extremist. he recognizes capital as necessary, but demands justice to his fellow-workers, and is the unswerving champion of right, having the courage of his convictions even in the face of bitter opposition.

In all the strikes which have menaced public interests and attracted the attention of the world, Mr. McBride has worked effectively toward securing compromises, and is still, as always, advocating arbitration as a means of reconciliation. In 1885, he suggested that the operators and miners meet jointly to designate the wages, and was present at the memorable meeting where schedules of prices were arranged.

In attaining his present position and prominence, Mr. McBride has been assisted at all times by his devoted wife, to whoa he was married August 11, 1871. Miss Mary Kelly, as she was formerly known, was born in Knox County, Ohio, the daughter of William and Eliza (Welker) Kelly. After gaining a good literary education at Massillon, she commenced to teach when very young, and for five years followed that profession with success. She is the mother of four children: Lida L, Kittie B., Edward J. and Joseph F. The family horse is a a comfortable residence on Summit Street, and is the center of true hospitality.

ROBERT A. MILLER, General Manager of the C. Aultman &:Co.'s works of Canton is one of the most prominent business men of this city, being connected with many of its leading enterprises. he has done much for the upbuilding of the place by establishing industries, and his name is inseparably connected with the growth of Canton.

Mr. Miller was born April 11, 1861, and is the third son and fifth child of Lewis and Mary A. Miller. His father was born in Greentown, Summit County, Ohio, and became a leading business man of Stark County. he is now President of the C. Aultman Company, and is one of its largest stockholders. At present he resides in Akron, Ohio, and is largely interested in manufacturing industries of that place.

The subject of this sketch removed with his parents to Akron, Ohio, in 1865, and attended the public schools of that city for some time, after which he pursued his studies in the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, front which he was graduated in the Class of '81. On completing his education, he returned to Canton, and became a

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clerk in C. Aultman & Co.'s works, serving as such for three years. In 1885, he was promoted to the position of Assistant Superintendent, which he held until 1889, when he was made General Manager. He is now connected with the works in that capacity, and is one of the largest stockholders in this concern, which is one of the oldest and most substantial of its kind in the State. The firm known as C. Aultman A Co. has been in existence sixty-two years, and manufactures threshers and engines. The plant covers about twenty-five acres, including lumber-yards, etc., and the buildings are mostly of prick. Their capacity has had to be constantly enlarged in order to meet the increasing demand. Employment is furnished to between four and live hundred men, who manufacture threshing-machines, and engines, both upright and horizontal. The General Manager is a grandson of John Miller, who founded the works in 1883). The present officers are Lewis Miller, President; C.L. Jones, Vice-president.; Robert Miller, General Manager; J. A. Linville, Secretary, and M. B. Cox, Treasurer. Our subject: as General Manager has proved himself a most efficient factor in the success of this extensive business.

Besides his connection with the C. Aultman & Co.'s works, Mr. Miller is President of the Sun Vapor Street Light Company, which manufactures appliances for lighting streets. he is President of the Canton Hardware Company, President of the Artificial Ice and Storage Company, Director of time Farmers' Bank of Canton, Vice-president of the Street Railway Company, Director of the Canton Light Company and Director of the Akron Iron Company of Akron, Ohio. He is also a stockholder in the Aultman & Miller works of Akron, Ohio; also Vice-president of the Canton Outing Club and Treasurer of Mt. Union College at Alliance, Ohio.

In the year 1887, Mr. Miller was married to Miss Louise, daughter of Martin Igoe, of Indianapolis, Ind., and by their union have been born a son and daughter.

The family reside on West Tuscarawas Street, where they have an elegant and palatial brick residence, tastefully furnished, and situated in the midst of extensive grounds and attractive surroundings. Mr. Miller and his wife are both members of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Canton. He served as one of its Trustees, and is Superintendent of the Sunday-school. For the past four years he has been President of the Young Men's Christian Association, and is also a member of its Board of Managers he takes n very prominent and active part in religious work, and does much for the advancement of the cause of Christianity. He has the best interests of the community at heart, and his support is ever given to worthy enterprises calculated to prove of public benefit. Little comment may be made on his business career, for the fact that he is prominently connected with so many leading industries attests business. His dealing have ever been characterized by straightforwardness and honesty. The confidence of all with whom he has been brought in contact is freely accorded him, and he has the highest regard of a large circle of friends.

JOHN DECKARD, one of the pioneer residents of this county, stands among the foremost of the successful farmers who have contributed so greatly toward the development of this county. His home, which is located on section 23, Perry Township, is under good tillage, and from its well-cultivated fields Mr. Decker reaps rich harvests in compensation for the toil and care expended. He is one of the oldest men now living in his township, whose growth he has watched with pleasure, promoting it in his capacity of an energetic agriculturist.

The original of this sketch is a native of this county, having been born January 21, 1828, and is a son of Daniel and Catherine (Brown) Deckard, natives of Pennsylvania. The father of our subject emigrated to this county as early as 1815, and for a time after coming here was engaged as a distiller. Finally, however, he settled on a farm in Canton Township, four miles south of the city of that name. His property was in its primitive con-

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dition, null Mr. Deckard erected thereon a log cabin, in which he made his home until his decease, which occurred in June 1889. His wife, who preceded him to the better land by a year, was the mother of twelve children, of whom seven still survive, namely: John, our subject; Rebecca, Mrs. Michael Frederick; Amos; Hannah, the wife of Michael Yoey; Daniel; Jane, Mrs. E. Richard; and Reuben.

John Deckard of this sketch was reared to man's estate in his native county, and received his education in the primitive log schoolhouse. He was married February y 2 1850, to Miss Caroline Miller, who is also a native of this county, and the daughter of George and Ann Miller. To them has been granted a family of five children, four of whom are living, namely: Melissa, Mrs. Christian Ash; Cyrus, Bradley C. and Charles.

Our Subject owns a valuable estate, which comprises ninety-five acres of land. His present substantial position has been reached entirely through his own perseverance, and his life shows what ran he accomplished by a person with courage and determination. He has done much pioneer work in this county, mud sustains all enviable reputation as a first-class agriculturist. Politically, Mr. Deckard is a Republican in politics, and in social affairs is connected with Perry Grange.

PHILIP EVERHARD, a retired farmer now residing in Canton, has spent his entire life in Stark County. He was born in Plain Township, September 28, 1812, and is a son of Henry Everhard, a native of Northampton County, Pa. The grandfather, Paul Everhard, was of German descent The father of our subject was a potter by trade and followed that business during his younger years. He was joined in wedlock with Miss Mary M Hewitt, of Washington County, Pa., a daughter of Philip Hewitt, who was also of German lineage. In the year 1809, Henry Everhard emigrated to Stark County, locating in Plain Township, where he made a permanent settlement. He carried on general farming, now also operated a grist and saw mill for a number of years his wife died in 1829. He survived her for about twenty years, passing away in 1848. This worthy couple, who were highly respected in the community, had a family of five sons and five daughters who grew to mature years, but Philip, the youngest son, is the only survivor.

Our subject, spent his boyhood days quietly upon his father's farm, remaining under the parental roof until he had attained his majority, when he began farming on his own account. The common schools afforded him his educational advantages, and for some twelve years during the winter season he was engaged in teaching. As a companion and helpmate on life's Journey, he chose Miss Nancy Hane, of Canton Township, a daughter of Christian Hane, their union being celebrated September 1, 1846. The young couple began their domestic life in Plain Township, where our 0subject carried on general farming and stock-raising for many years. He always kept a flock of sheep, which he sold for food purposes, or for the wool which they yielded. In 1875, he left the farm and removed to Canton, where he has since resided. He practically lives retired, devoting only a portion of his time to his business interests. He sold his farm in 1883. He owns a fine residence at No. 153 North Cleveland Avenue, a handsome and commodious structure, well finished and tastefully furnished.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Everhard six children have been born: Elta, wife of T. A. Reward, of Cleveland; Mary F., who died May 7, 1890; Alvah H., who resides in South Dakota; Otto Philip. who makes his home in Deadwood, South Dakota, Charles J., who purchased and now resides on the old homestead in Plain Township; and Ira Hane, who is Teller in the First National Bank of Canton. The mother of this family departed this life December 22, 1891, in her sixty-seventh year, and many friends mourned her loss. She was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church, to which Mr. Everhard also belongs, both having united with the church when young.

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term as Supervisor of his township. After coming to the city he suffered greatly from rheumatism in the knee joint for three years and the bone became diseased. This necessitated radical treatment, and the limb was amputated October 22, 1888. Since that time Mr. Everhard has enjoyed excellent health. He is resting after many years of earnest labor, the fruits of his former toil being amply sufficient to keep him in comfort throughout his remaining days.

A. CAMPBELL, a prominent physician of Canal Fulton, was born on the 19th of July, 1845, in Elgin County, Province of Ontario, Canada and is the eldest son of John and Margaret (McIntyre) Campbell. His parents were both natives of Argyleshire,Scotland, the former born in 1811, and the latter in 1818. They both crossed the Atlantic in 1831, and located in Elgin County, where they were married. The death of the father there occurred at the age of eighty years. His widow still survives him, and is living at the old home at the age of seventy-five years. Their family numbered five sons and four daughters, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, while with one exception all were married.

Dr. Campbell was reared to manhood upon his father's farm, and began his education in a log schoolhouse furnished with slab seats. A huge fireplace occupied one end of the room, and the smoke escaped through a mud and stick chimney. He afterward attended the Grammar School in St. Thomas, Canada, and in 1863, at the age of nineteen years, he began teaching in Middlesex County, Canada, where he remained for five years. In that way he earned the money to pay his tuition in college, and entered the medical department of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, from which he was graduated in 1871. Locating in Western Star, Summit County, Ohio, he immediately began practice, and there followed his chosen profession for two years, or until the 1st of May, 1873, when he came to Canal Fulton. He has since been a leading practitioner of this place.

Dr. Campbell was married in September, 1874, to Miss Amelia Upjohn, daughter of Dr. Uriah Upjohn, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and a native of Richland, Kalamazoo County, Mich., born in 1849. After a short married life, she died January 29, 1876, leaving one son, A. N. On the 1st of May, 1883, the Doctor was joined in wedlock with Miss Ida M. Fisher, who was born in Dalton, Wayne County, Ohio, in 1857. her death occurred April 30, 1889, and a daughter was left to mourn her loss, Carrie I.

Dr. Campbell is it member of the Ohio State Medical Society, the Northeastern Ohio Medical Society, and the Stark County Academy of Medicine. He also belongs to Elliott Lodge No. 514, A. F. & A. M., of Canal Fulton. In politics, he is a Republican, and is a member of the School Board. he is also Pension Examining Surgeon of the Massillon Board. The Doctor is it supporter and adherent of the Presbyterian Church, and is a friend to all social, moral ord educational interests. he ranks high in his profession, and he keeps abreast with all the discoveries and theories concerning the practice of medicine. He lilts been very successful in his practice, and has secured the confidence and regard of the community, and tins now a liberal patronage.

JAMES BAYLISS, a prominent old settler, but now retired from the active duties of life, was born at Stratford-on-Avon, England, November 7, 1808, the home of the famous English bard, Shakespeare. His father, Benjamin Bayliss, was also born there in 1777, and when young was apprenticed to the tailor's trade, which occupation received his attention in his native land until 1818, when he crossed the ocean to America and opened a shop in the city

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of Philadelphia. he brought his wife and six children with him and the voyage of the sailing vessel "Islington" occupied seven weeks. After coming to the United States, he resided sccessively in Philadelphia, Germantown, New York City, and Rochester, N. Y., and died in the last mentioned city July 10, 1861, and lies buried at Mt. Hope. He was a self-made and self-educated man, was of a very pious nature and was pastor of a church in Philadelphia. He thoroughly identified himself with the interest, of his adopted country, and was bitterly opposed to kingdoms and monarchies. He was strictly temperate, and being also industrious and frugal, he accumulated a competency. His wife, Mary Trimble, was born at Stratford-on-Avon, England, and died in 1850. Six children borne by her grow to maturity but only the eldest son is now living. The youngest eminent school teacher daughter, Sarah, became an eminent school teacher and was married to a Mr. Royes, with whom she first removed to Canada, then to Illinois and finally made the overland route to California, and when James Bayliss visited that region he found her in San Francisco. She and her husband had a remarkable experience at crossing the snow-clad Rocky Mountains and would, without doubt, have frozen to death, had not a Government train been sent to their relief. She rode three hundred miles on a mule with her baby in her arms. She reared her family in California and made the living for them and her sick husband. She had one son, Prof. Josiah Royce, who was graduated from the University of California, then attended an institution in Germany, and then returned to the United States and entered the John Hopkins university of Baltimore. He later became a professor in the University of California, he is now professor of Philosophy in Harvard University. This estimable woman met with all accident which resulted in her death in 1891.

The only brother of James Bayliss, Rev. Samuel Bayliss, was a prominent divine of the Congregational Church at Brooklyn, N. Y., and died while following his calling. James Bayliss spent the first ten years of his life it Stratford-on-Avon, England, but throughout his life he only received about three years' schooling. Upon reaching Philadelphia, he at once went to work to assist in making a living for the family and while at Germantown was in a manufacturing establishment, the highest wages he received there being $1.50 a week. Later, he worked in a calico-printing establishment in Philadelphia, and was there when the first copper plates, or cylinders, were smuggled in from England. Subsequently, when working at the weaver's trade, he wa taken sick and upon recovering learned the tailor's trade to the establishment of John Tack, which was one of the Finest shops in the city of New York, located at No. 19 Broadway, and remained there for two years. In November. 1827, he came to Cleveland, then made his way on foot up the tow path to Akron and then overland to Kendall, which place he reached in the latter part of November, 1827. After working at his trade for some time, he, in connection with three young men, took charge of the Charity Rotch Boarding School, which they successfully conducted for four years'

In 1853, Mr. Bayliss removed to Tuscarawas County, bought thirty acres of land and engaged in farming and the lumber business. He operated a large sawmill and tilled large contracts for three or four years, but returned to Kendall and opened a tailor shop which he conducted until 1899, when he was seized with the gold fever and started to California, leaving behind him a wife and three children. He and six men left Massillon for Now York City, where they built a small three-ton boat, loaded it with goods and took it on board a vessel bound for the Isthmus of Panama. After many hardships, they succeeded in crossing the Isthmus with the aid of natives, and secured passage on a Dutch vessel, the "Sophia," and reached San Francisco at the end of ninety-ore days, eighty-eight of which they were entirely out of sight of land. They at once proceeded to San Francisco, thence to Sacramento and from there to the American River, where they made a considerable amount of money. At the end of about three months, they returned to Coloma and there, when Mr. Bayliss' goods reached him, he opened a store, called the Ohio Store, which he, in partnership with the others, conducted until his removal from the place. In the winter of 1851-52, he returned

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home via the Isthmus of Panama and New York City, and while in the latter place he went to the United States mint and had his gold coined. He returned to Massillon with several thousand dollars, with which he purchased a small farm near the city; soon after this he engaged in the dry-goods business and successfully conducted it for four years. In 1857, he began buying wool and became one of the most extensive dealers in the same in the State, and an excellent judge of the article. In 1871, he purchased six hundred and forty acres of land, an unbroken section of excel. lent timber, find on this land he erected a sawmill, and for the first three years sold an immense amount of lumber at an excellent profit. Although he has sold some land at different times, he still leas four hundred acres left, under part of which is being mined an excellent quality of coal. This land is improved with good buildings and is farmed on shares. He has a line sugar grove of over fifteen hundred trees and manufactures a large amount of maple syrup each year. His land is undulating. and well watered and is exceptionally well adapted for the raising of stock, to which he has given considerable attention, Since 1881, he has been n resident of Massillon, and in 1882 built the rolling mills of this place. He organized and was chosen President of the Massillon Coal and Iron Company. He helped build the first warehouse in the town for storing wheat and it is known as a fact that Massillon received and stored more wheat direct from the grower than any other depot in the world. January 1, 1831, he was married to Miss Eliza J. Fox, who was born in Tuscarawas Township, this county, to Jehial Fox, a native of Vermont and a carpenter, cabinet-maker, stone hewer and dresser. He came to Ohio in 1810, and afterward tilled the soil and worked at his trade, and was a prominent Justice of the Peace a number of years.

Mrs. Bayliss died July 4, 1891, at the age of seventy-seven years. She and her husband spent sixty years of their lives together and in 1881 celebrated their golden wedding, had the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage in 1891, at which time there had not been a death in the family. Five children were born to them: Edwin was a well-known manufacturer here; Edward B. is City Clerk and a leading business man of the town; Mary A. resides in Cleveland; Carrie M. is the wife of E. G. Willson, a prominent attorney and City Solicitor and Collector, and James M. Mr. Bayliss has held various positions on the School Board, is an active member of the State Association of Wool Buyers, is an active member of the State Agricultural Society and of the Stark County Horticultural Society, and in politics is a strong Republican. The house in which he lives was built before Massillon was laid out, but is still in good preservation and makes a comfortable and pleasant home. he is a very prominent old settler and in every respect an honorable gentleman.

DAVID ROGERS, Among the pioneers and substantial farmers of this county is numbered Mr. Rogers, who began life empty-handed but by unremitting industry seconded by sound judgment and shrewd business qualities, has acquired a goal property. he is at present residing in Perry Township, on a well-improved farm, where he is ranked among the well-to-do agriculturists.

Our subject is a native of Columbiana County, this State, born February 7, 1816, and is the son of Alexander and Mary (Clay) Rogers, natives of Pennsylvania. When a lad of fourteen years, young David emigrated with his parents to this county, and the family became early settlers of Jackson Township. He was reared to man's estate amid the pioneer scenes of this section and has done his full share in clearing and improving the land. His industrious and well-directed efforts have now enabled him to retire from the toils nod cares of life, and he is now spending his time in ease and enjoyment.

The five children comprised in the family of our subject are: Flora, Mrs. Thomas Whipple; Mary J.; Eliza, Mrs. John Snyder; Matilda and Hiram. Mr. Rogers is the proprietor of one hundred and

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forty acres of valuable land, on which he has erected every necessary building for carrying on the work of the estate, all being substantial and well arranged. He has been a useful citizen in this township and lots served as School Director for some time. He casts n Republican vote during elections and is in favor of all measures which tend toward the development of the up building of his adopted county.

The maiden name of our subject's wife was Margaret Knath, and sing departed this life in May 1891. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church, and lived a happy married life of more thin half a century with her husband. Their son, Hiram Rogers, resides on the old place, which he carries on in a most profitable manner he was married to Miss Emma Bordner and has become the father of six children: Herbert, Frank, Stella, Joseph, Jesse and Dora.

As one of the pioneers of this county, Mr. Rogers is held in the highest esteem and has the confidence of all who know him. Stanch at principles, clear in perception and decided in character, he deserves the good things which have come to him, and the high character for probity which years of intimate business and social acquaintance have brought him.

PROF. HENRY C. BAER, professor of music at Massillon, Ohio, is well known in musical circles, and is properly considered an leading authority on all matters pertaining to his favorite branch. He was born in Osnaburg, Township, this county, October 22, 1884, and comes of one of the pioneer families of the Buckeye State. His grandfather, Abraham Baer, was a Virginian and of Swiss descent. He subsequently moved to Pennsylvania, and was a participant, in the whisky riot, in that. State. In 1806, he came with his family to Ohio, and located in Osnaburg Township, Stark County, and began his career as a pioneer. He erected a rude log cabin and became a very successful tiller of the soil and owned vast tracts of hand, which his sons, twelve in number, assisted him in clearing. The family was one of the good, old-fashioned kind, consisting of sixteen children, twelve sons and four daughters to each of whom he deeded one hundred and sixty acres of land. On the Little Sandy he built the first sawmill in the township, which later became known as Hershberger Mill. He also clearer immense tracts of land, and was, in fact, a pioneer of the pioneers. From the first, he demonstrated the fact that he was a man of resources and indomitable energy, with as capacity for conducting enterprises of more than ordinary consequence. He was a Dunkard in his religious views and lived to be over eighty years of age.

The father of our subject, David Baer, was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., and was a civil engineer by profession. He took private lessons in his trade, and was appointed Government Surveyor by Gov. Ethan Brown. Our subject has the commission on parchment, written in 1820. David Baer served as Surveyor for twenty-one years and assisted in laying the county off into townships, and also helped to lay out the cities of Massillon and Kendall. He resided on a farm for many years, but in 1848 he retired and settled in Massillon, where his demise occurred in 1864, when he was sixty-eight years of age. His death was caused by being thrown from a horse. He was one of the first residents of Stark County, and by his generosity and strict, integrity, as well as many other estimable qualities, gathered around him a wide circle of friends, and no one is more kindly remembered. He was Justice of the Peace as long as he remained in the township, and was a man of more than the avenge intelligence. He was urged to run for Congress but, never would allow his name to be used. A Whig in politics at first, he afterward espoused the principles of the Republican party and was a strong Abolitionist during the war, being a conductor on the underground railroad. He married Miss Mary Doll, a native of Virginia, born in Jefferson County, and the daughter of John Dull, also of the Old Dominion, but of German descent, and a Lutheran in

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his religious views. The latter was a farmer and teamster, and was extensively engaged in the latter occupation, running many teams and wagon. He came to Ohio in the year 1806, located in Osnaburg Township, this county, and there followed his different occupations. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Baer, live of whom are living at the present time.

The original of this notice was the sixth in order of birth of the above-mentioned children, and until the age of fourteen years his scholastic training was received in the log schoolhouse of pioneer days. There the "three R's" were taught, and he remembers writing with a goose-quill pen. When but a boy, he displayed great natural ability for music, and was an expert violin player at the age Of fourteen years. Later, he went to the Musical Conservatory at Dayton, and received private instruction from Emil Krouch. He also received instruction on all stringed instruments and took a thorough course in music he carried on this study for three years, and at the same time he took up the study of architecture and mechanics, as well as the carpenter's trade. When seventeen years of age, he came home and worked at the latter occupation, but subsequently was engaged in teaching and playing in orchestras.

In 1858, our subject went to Barry County, Mich,, and there bought land on Thornapple River, put up a mill, and engaged in the lumber business, which he carried on very successfully until the bugle blast of war swept Northward from the South. In July, 1861, his patriotism was so greatly aroused by sight of the Michigan troops going to the front, that he dropped his business and joined the troops on their way to meet the enemy he enlisted in Company H, Sixth Michigan Infantry, and was mustered in at Kalamazoo in August, 1861. This company was called the "Eaton Rifles," and was sent to Virginia. From there they went to New Orleans with Gen. Butler in 1862, and were in the Department of the Gulf, and our subject participated in the taking of the forts below New Orleans, the siege of Port Hudson, the expedition up the Red River and Sabine Cross Roads, at which latter place be was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. He was detailed in the engineer corps and assisted in building the dam across the Red River. To get the bouts across, he worked in the water up to his neck, while minie-balls spattered the water around him. From there he went back to Ft. Morgan and Ft. Gaines, and re-enlisted lit Ft. Hudson in 1861, remaining in active service until the close of hostilities. He was in every engagement in which his regiment participated, and served his country faithfully and well. He was mustered out at Carrollton, near New Orleans, in August, 1865, after serving four years to a day.

Returning to his old home in Massillon, our subject began teaching music, and was engaged in this for eighteen years, after which he was engaged in building and contracting in connection with his music for twelve years. tie has built some of the finest residences in the city, among them being those of C. M. Russell, Charles Steese, James K. Russell, J. W. McClymond, and G. L. Albright, as fine residences as are to be found in the State. Since 1890, he has turned his attention exclusively to music, and has a very large class here. He gives lessons on the violin, guitar, and all stringed instruments, and has an orchestra here, the same being known as "Baer's Orchestra." he arranges some of the most difficult music, has made a complete success in this occupation, and is one of the finest musicians in the county. The mother of our subject made her home with him until her death, which occurred in 1885. Mr. Baer is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic, being a charter member of the post in the latter. In politics, he is a true-blue Republican.

WILLIAM F. RICKS, Cashier of the Merchants' National Bank, one of the most popular, strong and flourishing institutions of Massillon, is one of its organizers, and all the facilities consistent with sound and conservative

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banking are extended to customers, and it is an appreciated factor in sustaining the commercial reputation of the city. Mr. Ricks was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., February 16, 1839, but his father was born in Prussia, Germany, and there became a paper manufacturer. He came to the United States when n young mail and located in Pittsburgh, where he became connected with a large paper manufactory, and remained there until 1840, when he carne to West Brookfield, Ohio where he opened a mercantile establishment, was Postmaster for four years and made his home until 1851. At the end of this time, he returned to Pittsburgh and opened a boot and shoe store, but two years later returned to Massillon and opened a dry-goods establishment. In 1873, he was appointed Postmaster and served two years under Grant and Hayes. At the end of his term, he retired from active business and was called from life in November, 1890. He was a Republican in politiec, and was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. His wife was boon in Prussia and died in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1851, having borne her husband four children, three of whom are now living; Helen, wife of Dr. Lew Shesser, of Canton; William F., and A J.,a prominent Judge of the United States District Courts at Cleveland.

William F. Ricks passed a rather uneventful boyhood, and was taught. the ordinary branches of education in the High School of Massillon, completing his literary education in the. Iron City Commercial College at Pittsburgh, PA., where his love of learning and study led him to make rapid advancement in his studies. In 1862, he purchased his father's stock of goods, and during the twenty-eight years that he followed that calling so zealous and energetic were his labors that he prospered and in his earliest business ventures he demonstrated the fact that he was a man of resources and indomitable energy, with a capacity for conducting enterprises of more than ordinary consequence. He, has always been interested in the progress of Massillon and vicinity, and was one of the chief promoters of the Wheeling & Lake Erie, and Cleveland, Loran & Wheeling the county. He was interested in the rolling-mill company, called the Massillon Coal and Iron Company, and was one of its Directors.

In the fall of 1890, he sold his store, and on the 9th of June of the same year. He became one of the organizers, and eventually the Cashier of the Merchants' National Bank, He is a stockholder and Director of the Massillon Building and Loan Association and was one of its charter members. The well-known bank of which he is Cashier has a capital of $150,000, with an undivided surplus of $36,000. It is the second bank in importance in the place, and is a very flourishing institution. Mr. Ricks is the owner of considerable valuable real estate. A Republican in politics, he has supported the principles of that party on all occasions, and has been its representative in State conventions. There is not a man in the county of Stark that stands higher in public estimation than does he, but being of a rather modest disposition, he does not seem to estimate himself at his real worth. He has the happy faculty of making friends, and when once won, they are rarely lost.

ROBERT McCAUGHEY was a man whose sterling worth of character was recognized by all and whose career was marked by uprightness and truth. He was a native of Chester County, Pa., born September, 29, 1810, a son of John and Jane (Wiley) McCaughey, and grandson of Robert and Elizabeth McCaughey, natives of Ireland. The father of our subject was born in County Derry, Ireland, in the year 1786, and was but eleven years of age when he came to this country with his parents. They settled in Chester County, Pa., and here young McCaughey passed his youthful days. He was married in this county to Miss Wiley, a native of Pennsylvania, born in the year 1781, and continued to make his home here until 1811 when he decided move to the Buckey State. He brought his family direct to Stark County, located in Massillon, and there remained until about 1815, when he removed to Lawrence Township and took up one hundred and sixty acres on section 11, all

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wild land covered with a dense growth of timber. Notwithstanding all this, the soil was fertile, and with such rude implements us were in use in those days, the work of clearing progressed, the crops were put in, and rich returns were reaped. The father died there in 1829, and his widow afterward married Samuel Davis, and died in 1860.

Robert McCaughey was brought to Stark County, Ohio, by his parents when hot six months old, and as a consequence all his early recollections are of this State. he grew to manhood in Lawrence Township, and received the training of backwoods life, and of the log schoolhouse. Being naturally bright and a great render, he studied his lessons tinder the home roof, and in this way became a good scholar. He was the eldest of seven children, and at the time of his father's death was nineteen years of age. When about eighteen, he went to Massillon to learn the carpenter's trade, and served all apprenticeship of three years, traveling all over the county and working at his trade afterward. He was in Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati and other large cities. Returning home to Stark County, Ohio, he was married on the 28th of December, 1837, to Miss llannah :3tirtienier Clark, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, on the 4th of August, 1820, the onto child of Samuel and Hannah Clark, the latter dying when Mrs. McCauglhey was but four days old. Her father afterward returned to Ireland, his native country, and left his child, Hannah, in the care of her grandparents, who kept her until she was two years old, after which her mother's sister, Mrs. Rachel Haines, reared her until she was nine years of age. She was then placed in the care of her guardian, Dr. B. Michener, of Canton, with whom she remained until her marriage, when seventeen years of age.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. McCaughey located in Canal Fulton, where our subject worked at his trade until 1841, when they located on the old homestead formerly belonging to his father. This land was on section 11, and here Mr. McCautghey continued to reside, engaged in tilling the soil, until his death on the 15th of October, 1868. His wife survived him until the 3d of November, 1889. In politics, he was a Democrat. Nine children were born, to this worthy couple, five daughters and four sons, as follows: John C. and Hannah .J., deceased; Elizabeth A., Martha L.; Mary Bell, deceased; Robert W., of Massillon; Charles E., William W. and Clara E., deceased. Martha and Elizabeth reside on the old homestead, and are carrying on the farm of one hundred and sixty acres with the help of hired hands. They are members of the Presbyterian Church of Canal Fulton, and are highly esteemed for their many womanly virtues. The great-grandfather's parents were from Scotland, and settled in the North of Ireland.

FERD R. WEBER. Among the resources that go to make up the commercial resources of the town of Canton the trade carried on in coal is a most important feature, and foremost among those engaged in it here is Mr. Ferd R. Weber, wholesale and retail dealer in coal. Mr. Weber was born in Canton, in July, 1863, and is the youngest of seven sons.

Our subject's parents, John and Catherine (Ohlige) Weber, were natives of Germany, but at an early age they crossed the ocean to America, and were married in this country. They settled in Canton, Ohio, and there make their home at the present time. The original of this notice received his education in the Canton schools, and afterward received a thorough training in Canton College, thus laying the foundation for his subsequent prosperous career, for it has long been acknowledged that no matter what a man's occupation in life may be, a very necessary element to his success is a good education.

After finishing his scholastic training, our subject was employed by the Diebold Safe & Lock Company as shipping clerk, which position he held six years. Afterward he was in the employ of Ridgeway, Burton & Co., as book-keeper, and was so expert and thorough-going, that he remained in their employ for five years. The determination and perseverance so characteristic of those of German

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descent were plainly discernible in young Weber at an early age, and as he was upright and honorable in all his transactions, success only awaited him.

ln 1890, he purchased an interest in the business of Ridgeway, Burton & Co., dealers in coal, and later he purchased their interest and succeeded to the business. He handles hard, soft and blacksmith's coal, and has a very extensive local trade, running from twelve to fifteen delivery wagons in the city of Canton. He is energetic and enterprising, a thorough and competent man of business, and is honorable aid upright in all his dealings.

Mr. Weber selected his wife in the person of Miss Dora Elmer and their nuptials were celebrated on the 4th of December, 1891. Her father, C. H. Elmer, is a member of the well-known firm of Sherlock, Elmer & Sherlock. For twelve years Mr. Weber was Treasurer, and three years Manager of the Schafer Opera house, during which time he showed great tact and excellent judgment in selecting companies, and in the management of the business generally, notwithstanding his great rivalry with the Grand Opera House.

JAMES H McLAIN is a wealthy manufacturer of Canton, and is at the head of the well-known establishment of J. H. McLain & Co., of that place. His home, however, has always been in Massillon, where he is well known and has a host of warm friends. He was born in this city November 16, 1842, his father being John E. Mclain, a native of Greene County, Pa., where he was born on the 5th of July, 1814. He was a blacksmith by trade, and after following this calling for four years, he came with his parents, James and Eleanor (Evans) McLain, to New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1820, where he was left an orphan at the age of ten years. In 1832, he turned his footsteps in the direction of Massillon, and began serving an apprenticeship with Jacob Jacoby. Four years later, he purchased the establishment belonging to Mr. Everhart, and, in partnership with a Mr. Knapp, manufactured the first threshing machine that was ever put up in Stark County. In 1840, he became the owner of three canal boats, running from Cleveland to Portsmouth, and was subsequently successfully engaged in the livery, drug and dry-goods business.

He was next engaged to superintend the building of the shops belonging to the firm of Davenport, Russell & Co.; then become Superintendent of the Massillon Iron Company, and upon its failure began conducting the establishment on his own account. From 1849 to 1851, he was engaged in the manufacture of carriages, but in the last mentioned year, in partnership with H. S. Yester, he erected the first sawmill in, Seattle, Wash., which was soon doing a prosperous business, and made annual to that place. In 1856, he became a President of a private bank, but from 1862 to 1865 was the proprietor of a dry-goods establishment, and from 1862 to 1864 was Provost-Marshal of Shark County. In 1867, he visited California, and other Western States and Territories, and for twenty-two years was connected with the saw milling business in the West. In 1869, in connection with Mr. Hunt, he started a private bank, but sold out in, 1875, and bought the Union National Bank, of which he was President until his death, being also largely engaged in the real-estate business. He laid out three additions to Massillon. was at one time one of its Aldermen, and politically, affiliated with the Republican party.

January 10, 1839, he was married to Miss Eliza Austin, a daughter of Isaac Austin, who settled in this county at an early date, and here the mother passed from life in the fall of 1885, her husband's death occurring in March of the following year. Of six children born to them, five attained maturity, and four are now living. Of this family, James H. McLain is the second in order of birth. His facilities for obtaining an education were very good, and after finishing a high-school course, he spent some time in, Duff's Business College, of Pittsburgh. Pa.. Upon leaving this institution, he

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became a partner in his father's dry-goods establishment, and was given charge of the same. The firm afterward became known as McLain & Rick, and in 1866 as McLain, Ranger & Co., their business being located at the corner of Main and Erie Streets, and existing until 1872. Succeeding this, he was in the banking business for three years, during which time he became interested in the White Sandstone Quarry, in partnership with John Paul and J. H. Hunt, which they operated for one year. In 1876, Mr. McLain purchased a one-half interest in the Crystal Mills at Millport, and has since been connected with the milling interests of this section. About 1884, he sold his mills and bought an interest in the stone quarries at Tippecanoe, at which time he was also interested in the coal business. In the fall of 1887, having some stock in, and being a Director of the Canton Car Company, he continued to purchase stock in the same until he became the owner of it all. He is now its efficient president and Treasurer; his son Frank C. is Vice-president, and his son John E. is Secretary. This establishment occupies five acres of ground in the heart of Canton, and is conveniently located near the Ft. Wayne Railroad. All kinds of iron and brass goods are manufactured here, and thirteen different styles of feed-mills are turned out, as well as machinery for sawmills. They do a general job work, and have one of to largest brass foundries in the State. They have three engines, one hundred and fifty horse power, the other forty horse power, and another eight horse power. Steady employment is given to two hundred skilled mechanics, and three competent salesmen are kept constantly on the road. Their feed mills are sold by a Chicago Company, and car loads of their goods are shipped to all parts of the United States. All orders trusted to this reliable firm are sure of receiving the personal supervision of Mr. McLain.

August 3, 1865, he was married to Miss Ellen M. Tonner, daughter of John 'I'onner, a Pennsylvanian, who became a dry-goods merchant of Bellefontaine, Ohio. From 1862 until his death, he was Secretary of the firm of Aultman & Co. of Canton. He passed from life in 1874, but his widow, who was formerly Miss Lydia Kramer, of Pennsylvania, survives him and resides in Canton. Mrs. McLain is the next to the youngest of nine children born to her parents, her native place being Bellefontaine. She was educated at the Pittsburg Female College, and possessing a naturally fine mind, she did credit to herself and the institution. She has borne her husband four children: Frank C., John E., Percy L, and Helen R., all of whom are intelligent, the sons being wide-awake and enterprising young business men.

Mr. McLain is a Knight, Templar, belongs to the Royal Arcanum, the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In 1863, he was mustered into the Union service at Camp Chase, and was stationed at Covington, Ky., during most of his service. He received his discharge in September, 1864, and returned home. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and has ever been very public-spirited. He has a beautiful home at the corner of South and McLain Streets, and there a refined, generous and free hearted hospitality is dispensed.

JACOB RUDY, was born in Lancaster County, Pa.. December 17, 1808, the eldest child born to George and Elizabeth Rudy, who were also natives of the Keystone State. His career is but another example of what energy, industry and perseverance, when intelligently applied, will accomplish, for his enterprises resulted most satisfactorily. He was left motherless at the age of nine years, and from that time until he attained his majority he made his home with his maternal grandmother in Pennsylvania. Ile and his brother Isaac then came as far West its Darke County, Ohio, and after some time, leaving his brother there, Jacob pushed on to Stark County, and for two or three years thereafter made his home with an aunt at Uniontown. In the meantime, he had, by prudence and foresight, saved enough means to enable him to purchase a small farm in Jackson Township, which he rented for

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one year, but the following year moved onto the place, his aunt, Catherine Rudy, becoming his housekeeper.

On the 31st of March, 1812, our subject married Miss Catherine Bachtel, who is still living, and they at once began housekeeping on the farm that he had purchased. At that time there were only about twenty acres under cultivation, on which was a large log house, and in this they lived until 1869, when the house in which Mrs. Rudy now lives was erected. Mr. Rudy was a general farmer find stock-raiser, and everything about his place indicated to the beholder it thorough and progressive owner and a model farmer. He was wide-awake on all questions pertaining to the agricultural interests of the county, and gave them such close attention that prior to his death he had become the owner of five hundred acres of land in Jackson Township.

Politically, Mr. Rudy was a stanch Republican, and when necessary his vote and influence were cast in favor of the men and measures of that party. He was an Elder and was for many years a member of the Reformed Church, being an active worker in the cause of Christianity, not only in theory but also in practice, and used his means liberally in its support. He was well known for his generosity and free-heartedness, his life was full of kind deeds, and it can truly be said of him that he never violated a friendship nor forgot a kind action done him. He was one of those who would that "the left hand should not know what the right hand doeth." Such men as Mr. Rudy make model American citizens, and the world is better for their having lived. His wife was born in Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio, December 10, 1823, a daughter of Samuel Bachtel, who was born in Washington County, Pa. His father, Jacob Bachtel, is supposed to have also been born in Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Rudy's mother was Elizabeth Leckron, a Pennsylvanian, and she and her husband were among the early pioneers of Stark County, Ohio. She died at about the age of seventy-two years, her husband having passed from life when about fifty years of age. Of three sons and four daughters born to them all grew to maturity, married and reared families, but only three are living at the present time: Margaret, wife of William Stover; Isaac S., of Massillon, and Catherine, widow of Jacob Rudy. The latter was reared and educated in Jackson Township. By her marriage with Mr. Rudy she became the mother of two sons and two daughters: Ann Elizabeth, wife of Martin Shafer, of Jackson Township; Samuel B., who married Maggie Ream, of Greentown, and died in 1877; Mary A., wife of Samuel P. Killinger, of Jackson Township; and Henry Clay, who married Ella Clark, and died in September, 1891.

PETER HENSEL, for a number of years held an important place among the principal farmers of Perry, Township, where he had valuable farming interests and was successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits. A native of this State, he was born June 18, 1828, in Stark County, and was the son of John Hensel, a native of Pennsylvania, and an early settler of this county.

Our subject was reared to man's estate amid the scenes of Stark County, and received his pioneer .education in the schools which were carried on near his hone, and which were taught in log houses, furnished with rude slab seats that stood on wooden legs. Holes were bored on either side of the building, and a slab laid on the wooden pins inserted therein served its writing-desks for the larger scholars.

Mr. Hensel of this sketch was married April 10, 1861, to Sarah Stamm, who was born in Centre County, Pa., December 10, 1831. She was a daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Fromm) Stamen, and was an infant of twelve months when she was brought by her parents to this county. They were among the early settlers of Bethlehem Township, Mr. and Mrs. Stamm settling in the woods and making their home in a rude log cabin. They endured all the hardships of pioneer life and labored industriously to place their farm under good cultiva-

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tion. Mrs. Hensel was one in a family of ten children born to her parents, of whom three are living, her sisters being Mrs. Mary C. Whistler slid Mrs. Abraham Taylor.

To our subject and his wife were born a family of four children: Ira, Emanias, Catherine (Mrs. Austin Camp) and Harvey. Mr. Hensel departed this life October 29, 1888, highly esteemed by all who knew him, and in his death Perry Township lost one of her best citizens, and his family a loving father and husband. He was a Republican in politics and true to all the obligations imposed upon him as a man and a citizen. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and never wavered in his loyalty to that denomination. He was Deacon in the church and hallowed every social and religious tie by a pure and upright life.

At his death, Mr. Hensel left a valuable estate of two hundred and eighty acres, which was embellished with all the buildings which are to be found on a model farm, and all the accessories in keeping with the enterprise and progressive spirit of the owner. His life was a busy and useful one, well and worthily spent, and as such we are pleased to place his sketch before our readers.

HAMAN BORDNER. Among the native born citizens of Stark County, a goodly number have turned their attention to the work of tilling the soil, and to the stink-raising business, which forms so fitting an addition to ordinary farm work. Among this number in Perry Township is the gentleman above named, who is pleasantly located, and owns a fine farm of two hundred and forty-seven broad and fertile acres, and upon this estate a complete line of substantial and well-arranged buildings may be seen. Mr. Bordner has pursued his vocation in an intelligent manner, bringing to bear upon it the progressive spirit of the age and all energetic nature.

Our subject, who was born in Bethlehem Township, this county, September 8, 1829, is a son of John P. and Sarah Bordner, natives of Pennsylvania. The father of our subject emigrated from his native State to this county about 1822, just two years after the death of his father. He was a farmer and carpenter by occupation, and when ready to establish a home of his own, married Miss Sarah Bordner, and to them was born a family of thirteen children, of whom the following survive: Josiah J., John W., Haman, Harriet, Levi, Aaron, Daniel, William R., Marin, and Joseph F. The wife and mother departed this life in 1876. Of the father's second marriage two sons were born, Wilson and Fremont.

John P. Bordner, when locating in this county, made his home in Bethlehem Township and set about the hard task of redeeming a portion of the soil from its primitive wildness. He endured all the privations to which the pioneer is subjected, and died at his home in Pike Township, whither he had removed a few years before his decease, in 1878. After abandoning his trade, that of a carpenter, he followed farming for the remainder of his life and succeeded in accumulating a property. In religious matters, he was identified with the German Reformed Church and was active in all good works of that body.

Our subject was born in a log cabin in Bethlehem Township, where he was reared to man's estate. Like other farmer lads, he received his early education in the district schools of his locality and later attended the public schools, thus receiving a good practical education. March 25, 1854, he married Miss Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Mary Kiddinger, the latter of whom makes her home with our subject. Mrs. Bordner was born in Pennsylvania, and by her union with our subject has became the mother of two children, Samantha (Mrs. Hiram Clay) and Franklin J.

In the spring of 1854, Mr. Bordner began farming on rented land in Pike Township, which he continued to operate for two years, then removed to Perry Township, and later to Canton Township, where he was similarly engaged for ten years.

The first property of which our subject became the owner was eighty acres of his present farm, upon which he erected a log cabin. In 1880,

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however, this rude structure gave way to a handsome brick residence which is well furnished throughout. He has added by subsequent purchases to his farm until it now comprises two hundred and forty-seven acres of valuable land, and besides this property he is the proprietor of eighty-five acres in Jackson Township. He is an upright man, straightforward in all his dealings, and is obliging and kind in all his relations with his neighbors and those with whom he comes in contact. His present high standing in the agricultural community is largely due to the aid and advice of his excellent wife, who has been a true helpmate to him by her prudence in the management of household affairs and loving sympathy. His interest in school matters has resulted in his serving as Director for some time, but although solicited to hold some political offices, has always refused to do so.

In addition to raising the cereals, Mr. Bordner breeds Short-horn, Jersey and Guernsey cattle, making a specialty of the latter breed, he also raises Poland-China hogs, and altogether has won a most enviable reputation as a farmer in this locality. In his political relation, the is a conspicuous figure in the ranks of the Democratic party and has hosts of friends in the community where he is so well known. With his family, he is a member of the English Reformed Church, in which body he is serving as Elder. He is looked upon as one of the influential members of society, his education, good breeding and honorable character giving him weight in the community.