650 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: to Iowa, where she died in 1880, aged 80 years. Jacob was left fatherless when but 3 years old and without means ; he lived with his mother until he was able to earn his own livelihood ; then he was placed among strangers ; at the age of 17, he was apprenticed to the shoemaker's trade ; after he finished his trade, he commenced workina and for three years he carried on a shop in Canton; he then removed to Iowa and took up a farm and there remained t.,a years ; he subsequently returned to Stark Co., and settled on a farm where he resided until 1868, when he bought 100 acres three miles south of Canton, where he now resides. In 1841, he married Miss . Catharine, daughter of Alpheus Brown ; she died in 1868, leaving four children, viz.: Sarah, Lucinda, Alfred J. and Mary P.; in 1870, he married Polly, the widow of Jacob Rowland, of Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Disciples' Church. WILLIAM NIESZ, farmer ; P. O. Canton ; was born in Canton Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, May 28, 1822. He is the oldest son of Rev. John and Mary (Young) Niesz ; George Niesz, his grandfather, with his family, came to Stark Co. in 1805 ; they settled south of Canton and there the father of our subject was reared to manhood, having been about . 6 years old when they arrived here ; he, John Niesz, married Mary Young, and to them were born nine children, viz.: Elizabeth E., wife of W. S. Titus, of Michigan ; William ; Mary, wife of S. S. Bard, of Logansport, Ind. ; Jacob J.; George W.,, Barbara, who resides in Logansport, Ind.; John K. ; Benjamin F., of Denver, Col., and Sarah, wife of Elam G. Smith, of Newtown, Ind. ; the mother of these has been deceased many years, but their father was again married and died in 1872, leaving a widow, who resides with John K. John Niesz united himself early with the church and was engaged in the work of the ministry for a long time, and was one of the early and active preachers in this vicinity during the early growth and settlement of the county. The subject of these lines was the oldest son, and was principally engaged, in early manhood, in the care of the farm. In December, 1844, he married Delilah Roush, and settled on the farm where he now resides ; they had six children, viz. : Mary, deceased wife of Henry A. CavnA ; John F., Jacob N., Uriah, Artie and Delilah ; Mrs. Niesz died in January, 1854 ; he then married Annie E. Niesz, who died in January, 1864, leaving four children, viz.: Frank B., Henrietta, wife of Cornelius Foust ; William S., and Sarah B. Mr. Niesz has a well improved farm of 160 acres, where he enjoys the comforts incident to an industrious and temperate career. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and of which he is leader and trustee of the congregation ; he has also been a member of the society of Patrons of Husbandry, and the Stark County Horticultural Society for several years. CHRISTIAN NIESZ, farmer; P. O. Canton ; was born in this township Jan. 27, 1812. His father, George, and mother, Mary (Weaver) Niesz, were natives of Pennsylvania, and with their six oldest children came to Stark Co., Ohio, about the year 1805. They settled about four miles south of Canton, which was then an unbroken forest. Through the day Mr. Niesz would work at clearing his farm, and in the evenings and night time, for years, did the blacksmith work of the neighborhood, striving to support his large family, which was increased by three children, who were born after coming here, whereby he broke down his health and died when Christian was about 10 years old. The widowed mother kept her large family together three years, when the messenger of death summoned her away from her earthly charge. This left a large family of children, who were scattered about the country with strangers. When about 17 years of age, Christian began to learn the tanner's trade, with James Hazelett, of Canton, where he remained about four years. The business did not result in a pecuniary success for young Niesz, so he abandoned it for the chair-making business, and under agreement with his employer was to get 50 cents per set for framing common chairs, the usual amount being one set of six chairs per day, but in two weeks practice Mr. Niesz was able to make double that number, or one dozen chairs per day, which resulted in jealousy of his employer at his ability to earn $1 per day, when 50 cents was considered a fair day's wages. He worked at the chair business about seven months, then, on his own account, embarked in tie manufacture of saddletrees, which was in every respect a success. He purchased property in Ashland with the intention of establishing a chair factory there ; but CANTON TOWNSHIP - 651 being advised by his young wife to turn his attention to farming, and for which he had a natural adaptability, abandoned his idea of chair manufacturing. He was married to Julia, daughter of Jacob Smith, of Canton, in March, 1835. They have two children—Elizabeth, now wife of Isaac Doll ; and Harriet, now wife of Joseph Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. Niesz are now well advanced in years, and are enjoying the luxuries of a well spent life ; having begun with little they have now a competency of this world's goods. They came to their present farm in 1844, which was at that time in timber and brushwood, untouched, but is now one of the neatest farms of this township. GEORGE NEHER, stockholder and Manager of Stark Mills, Canton ; was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in the year 1836. His father, George Neher, was a native of the latter named place, where he was engaged in contracting and building, which business he carried on successfully for several years. As he advanced in years, he engaged in the milling business, and in this was engaged up to the time of his death. George, the subject of this sketch, received the advantages of a good education, and when but 10 years old he had advanced sufficiently in his studies to enable him to. enter the language school of his native city ; here he remained until his was 14 years old. His father had intended he should become an architect, and it was for this purpose he was pursuing his studies. But, at the age of 14, he was his father's assistant, and one year later he apprenticed himself to the- miller's trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years ; he then, in order to perfect himself in his trade, traveled extensively through many of the European countries. In 1857, he came to America, and came to Columbiana Co., Ohio, where he worked by the month on a farm for eight months. He then obtained employment at his trade, and remained in the mill for four and a half years. He subsequently purchased a mill property in Williamsport and there remained four years ; he then removed to Allegheny City, Penn., and engaged in the manufacture of glue ; this business he conducted but a short time, as he was glued out (using his own words). March, 1880, in company with J. P. Rouch, Harvey Ellison and John Webb, they purchased the Stark Flouring Mills, situated two miles south of Canton. At the time the company was organized, he was put in as Manager and Superintendent. He was united in marriage to Miss Susan Faulk, of Columbiana Co. From that marriage there have been seven children. MICHAEL SARVER (deceased), Canton ; was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Jan. 14, 1835. His parents were John and Margaret (Kepple) Sarver, both natives of Pennsylvania. After a thorough public school education, young Sarver entered the Mount Pleasant College, where he took a course of study for several years. He began the study of the law under the direction of Hon. Edgar Corwin, of Greensburg, Penn., and in 1860 was admitted to the bar. He thereupon opened an office in Greensburg, and practiced his profession until 1865, when, in consequence of failing health, he was unfitted for the close office duties necessary to his profession ; and, with a view of recruiting his health, lie came to Stark Co., Ohio, and purchased a farm of 125 acres, adjoining the corporation of Canton. He married Eliza J. Anderson, Sept. 27, 1859, daughter of Cunningham M. Anderson, of Pennsylvania. To Mr. and Mrs. Sarver were born six children, five of whom are living, viz.: Mary M., Harry D., John M., William E. and Edith C. In 1872, Mr. and Mrs. Sarver, with their family, removed to Santa Barbara, Cal., where they resided three and a half years. In the meantime, Mr. Sarver became much interested in the mammoth grape vine, which has been described in story, and has been one of the chief attractions of its native place. Space forbids anything like full details of Mr. SaSarver,sourse with this great natural curiosity, of which he became the owner, while in Santa Barbara. For several years the vine showed signs of decay beyond recovery, whereupon Mr. Sarver set about sectionizing it, and preparing it for exhibition during the centennial year at Philadelphia. The work of sectionizing and taking the vine up was begun Aug. 17, 1875 ; it was cut in sections, so that it could be set up again in its natural position. The main branches near the trunk are marked alphabetically ; many of the large branches were so interlocked that it was impossible to separate them ; these were bolted together where they crossed each other, and cut in sections of eight feet and a half in length. The sections are connected by means of dowels and irons, so that they can be connected on a trellis averaging eight, sixteen, 652 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: twenty-four or thirty-two feet, as required, in their original or natural position. The trunk is left whole, and is about ten feet long ; its diameter, three feet from the ground, is fourteen inches, and nearer the ground its diameter is eighteen inches, or fifty-six inches in circumference. Its foliage covered a space equal to 10,000 square feet, its product was often estimated at 7,500 clusters, averaging about one and a half pounds each, or nearly 12,000 pounds of grapes annually, which were maturing and ready for use from August to January. On the day of shipment from Santa Barbara to Philadelphia, Mr. Sarver was offered for this curiosity the sum of $10,000, which he refused. Although Mr. Sarver was in delicate health, his ambition was equal to the occasion, and by his indomitable courage and will-power, his exhibition of the vine was really a grand success, having netted $5,000. At the close of the Centennial Exposition he returned to his home in Canton to recuperate from the toil and excitement which had almost exhausted him physically. with a purpose in view of putting his curiosity on a general round of exhibitions, but his exhausted and weak physique failed to rally, and his life of activity closed in death March 18, 1877. The great natural curiosity, in which Mr. Sarver was so much interested, is still the property of the family, and in a good state of preservation, and may be said to be the most singular natural curiosity. in Canton. JOHN SHOCK, retired ; Canton ; is the eldest in a family of seven children born to Lucas and Susan (Beck) Shock. Lucas was born in Bavaria, where he passed the early years of his life. He came to America, landing at Baltimore, Md. He soon after went to Washington Co., Md., and worked in a distillery for one year. He then married, in 1806. Miss Susan Beck, who was a native of Germany, but came to Washington Co., Md., in an early day. In 1814, he came to Ohio, and settled in Canton Tp., Stark Co., on a farm of 130 acres. This farm he increased, until he had 160 for each of six children. He was a man much respected and esteemed in the community in which he lived. He died in 1851, at the age of 70 years. His wife died in 1856, at the age of 78. He was a member of the German Reformed Church, and she was a member of the Lutheran Church. John Shock, the subject of this sketch, was born in Washington Co., Md., June 23, 1807, and in 1814, he came to Stark Co. with his parents. The early years of his life were passed on the farm, assisting in ridding the land of its massive oaks. He obtained a common-school education in the schools of his neighborhood. At the age of 21, he took charge of the homestead farm, and in 1837 he inherited 154 acres of the homestead, where he now lives. In 1835, he was united in marriage to Susan Ehresemann, who was a native of Germany. From that union there has been four children, as follows : Jacob, Elizabeth, Lucinda and Caroline. Mr. and Mrs. Shock are members of the German Reformed Church. He is a Republican in politics. JACOB SHERRICK, farmer ; P. O. Canton ; whose portrait appears in this history as a pioneer of Canton Tp., was born Nov. 28, 1802, in Washington Co., near Hagerstown, Md. He was one of a family of eight children born to John and Nancy (Wyant) Sherrick, both of whom were natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., but subsequently became residents of Washington Co., Md., where John Sherrick owned a farm, a flouring-mill and a distillery. In 1816, they removed to Stark Co. and settled in the east half of Section 14, of Canton Tp., which Mr. Sherrick purchased, and the old homestead of which is still owned by Jacob. Mr. Sher-rick was a Democrat, though not a politician. During the latter years of his life he was a member of the Church, as was also Mrs. Sher-rick. They both remained residents of Canton Tp. until their death, which -occurred about 1840, in his 74th year, and his mother's four years later, when she had arrived at about the same age. Theirs was truly the life of the pioneer. Hardships, privations and the disadvantages of a new country being theirs while they lived in Stark Co. The incidents and surroundings of the early life of Jacob were substantially the same as those of the other young people of Stark Co. at that date. In 1827, on account of poor health, he went to New Orleans, La., and did not again mike Stark Co. his home until about six years and seven months afterward. He then returned and settled down to farming and stock-raising, and has given this business his attention the greater portion of the time since. By his careful management and industry, he has ac- CANTON TOWNSHIP - 653 cumulated a fine property. Politically, he is a Democrat, and in 1839 le was elected one of the board of three gentlemen to appraise the real estate of Stark Co. In 1849, he was the Appraiser for Canton Tp., and in 1859 he was again elected to the same position. He has repeatedly filled the office of Trustee of Canton Tp., and in 1856 he was the Democratic nominee for Representative from Stark Co. To the churches and schools, however, he has given the most attention, and in their prosperity he has taken the most delight, never refusing to donate liberally toward advancing the cause of religion. He is still a vigorous old gentleman, though nearly 79 years of age. His time is spent principally on his farms, where he still enjoys keeping things ship-shape. His name and reputation are above reproach, and all that any man in private life could desire. LEVI I. SMITH, farmer ; P. O. Canton ; was born in Canton Township Jan. 19, 1837. He is the oldest of three children born to Samuel and Catharine (Stump) Smith. His grandfather came from Pennsylvania to this county with his family at an early date ; at that time Samuel was quite young. He had been reared to faun life and continued at that business all his life-time. In 1846, Samuel Smith and family settled on the farm now owned by their son, Levi I., on which there was no previous improvements ; but, by industry and hard work, the forest has yielded to the woodman's ax, and instead of the brake and bramble, are the broad, well-tilled fields. The life of Samuel Smith closed on the old homestead Aug. 12, 1869, in his 58th year. His widow survives and resides with Levi I. The other two, William F. and Lewis S., are well-to-do farmers in this county. The subject of these notes got a good education in the public schools and remained with his parents until he was married, which event occurred Nov. 30, 1863, to Mary A. Foltz, daughter of Samuel and Catharine Foltz. of Richville, but now residents of Michigan. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born eight children, viz. : Frances E., Margaret E., Trillteu, Jesse J., Samuel C., Ephraim, David and Rosella. For a period of several years after their marriage they lived on rented farms i- this vicinity, but in 1872 he bought the old homestead of 158 acres, which is well improved. Mr. Smith is a man who has never sought political position, rather ignoring the offers of position, but attends quietly to the improvement and care of his well earned home. He and Mrs. Smith are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Canton. C. SHERER, farmer ; P. O. North Industry ; is the fourth in a family of eight children, born to Peter and Catharine (Smith) Sherer, who were natives of Alsace, Germany, where Peter was engaged in farming, and in 1847 lie came to Ohio, settling in Stark County. He settled on 80 acres of land and there lived up to the time of his death. He died in 1855, at the age of 59 years ; his widow survived him several years, dying at the age of 72 years. Our subject was born in Alsace, Germany, April 1, 1836. He attended the schools of' his native place, and when but 10 years old came to Ohio with his parents ; being unable to speak the English language, his education was checked to a certain degree in this country. However, he obtained a good education and lived at home with his parents until he was 21 years of age ; he then purchased 80 acres of land in Carroll County, upon which he settled, and lived there three years ; he then removed to Hardin County, this State, and was there engaged in farming until 1869, when he returned to Stark County, and purchased 100 acres of land in the southern part of the township where he now resides. In 1857, he married Susan Beckert, who was a native of Switzerland : she died in 1865, leaving three children, viz. : Sarah A. E., Rebecca J., Marion O. Shortly after, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Casper Beckert and sister of his first wife. Mr. and Mrs. Sherer are devout members of the German Reformed Church. A. SPONSELLER, farmer ; P. O. Canton ; is the third in a family of eight children born to John and Catharine (Herpster) Sponseller. John was a native of Adams Co., Penn., and came to Columbiana Co., Ohio, with his parents, in 1804 or 1805. He lived with his parents until he became of age ; he then returned to his native place, and worked for his uncle two years. In 1816, he came to Stark Co., settling on a farm in Canton Tp. He married the above-named lady, who was a native of Maryland, but at the time of their marriage lived in Washington Tp., this county. He was engaged in farming up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1874, at the age of 84 years. He was interested in the mercantile business for 654 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: some years. His widow still survives him, and is living with her son David. Abraham, the subject of this sketch, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Oct. 8, 1820 ; the early years of his life were passed on the farm ; he attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and obtained a liberal education ; he was for some time engaged in school-teaching. In 1847, he purchased 50 acres of land in Canton Tp., and there lived until 1864, when he purchased 260 . acres ; he settled on the 160-acre farm, and has lived there since. He was for several years engaged in threshing. In 1848, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth, daughter of Rudolph Stoner. From that marriage there have been eight children, all of whom are living. Mr. Sponseller has always been identified with the Democratic party. HENRY SPONSELLER, farmer ; P. O. Canton ; is a son of John and Catharine Sponseller, whose sketch appears in that of Abraham Sponseller. Henry was born in Canton Tp., Stark Co., July 2, 1835 ; the early years of his life were passed on the old homestead ; he attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and received a liberal education. He worked at home until he was 24 years old ; he then purchased 70 acres of the old homestead farm, upon which he settled, and has lived there ever since ; some years afterward he made another purchase, and now owns 162 acres of valuable land. He engaged in stock-raising, buying and selling, and has been very successful in the undertaking. In 1858, he married Miss Rebecca, daughter of Emanuel and Elvina Hackman, who were natives of Pennsylvania. From that marriage there have been seven children, viz.: Horace, Mumice, John, Charles, Harry, Frank and Mary L. Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller are members of the German Reformed Church. He has always been identified with the Republican party. D. E. STAUFFER, farmer; P. O. Canton ; is fourth in a family of thirteen children born to Christian and Christinia Stauffer, who were natives of Lebanon Co., Penn., where Christian was engaged in farming. He had learned the trade of a hatter and worked at the same for fifteen years. In 1833, he came to Stark Co., settling in Lawrence Tp., on a farm of 150 acres, which he cleared, and upon which he lived until 1856, when he removed to Nimishillen Tp.; he remained a resident of that township up to the time of his death ; he died in 1862, at the age of 64 years ; his wife died in 1875, at the age of 75 years. D. E., the subject of this sketch, was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Feb. 16, 1829, and came to Stark Co. with his parents in 1833, he being then but 4 years old. His childhood was passed on his father's farm in Lawrence Tp.; at the age of 21, he rented a farm in Lake Tp., where he remained five and a half years ; he then removed to Nimishillen Tp., where he purchased a farm, and there lived fifteen and one-half years ; he sold his farm and removed to Clark Co., Ill., where he bought a farm and there lived one year, when he returned to Canton Tp., and purchased a farm of 115 acres, known as the Henry Shock Farm, and has lived there since. In 1850, he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Annie Ensminger, of Lebanon Co., Penn. From that marriage there have been ten children—Lydia A., Daniel H., Mary C., Sarah E., David F., J. J., Isaac W., Harvey A., Isa M. and Charles B. Mr. and Mrs. Stauffer are members of the River Brethren Church. SAMUEL TAYLOR, stock-raiser and farmer; P. O. Canton ; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Jan. 9, 1815. The early years of his life were passed on the farm. He attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and acquired a good education ; he lived with his parents until he was 25 years old, he then married, in March, 1840, Miss Elizabeth J. McCullough, who was a native of Jefferson Co. Soon after his marriage, he removed to Carroll Co., Ohio, and settled on a farm of 240 acres, which he inherited from his father's estate. He lived on the farm ten years ; he. then moved to Stark Co., settling in Canton Tp. on a farm of 255 acres, where he now lives. He now owns upward of 500 acres of well improved land. In 1874, he was one of the few men who organized the Farmers' Bank, of Canton ; he is a stockholder and director. Mrs. Taylor died in 1867, and in 1868, he married, for his second wife, Mary C., the widow of Christian Oyer, of Canton. From that marriage there has been one child. Mr. Taylor is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mrs. Taylor of the Baptist. William and Sophia Taylor, the parents of our subject were natives of Washington Co., Penn.; and came to Ohio in 1812. They settled in Jefferson Co., on a farm where they lived 37 years, CANTON TOWNSHIP - 655 then removed to Stark Co., settling in Osnaburg Tp., and there lived seven years ; the remainder of their well-spent life was passed with their son (our subject); the father of our subject died in 1861, aged 72 years ; his mother lived to reach the ripe age of 91 ; she died in 1876. LEWIS J. WISE, farmer and dairyman ; P. O. Canton ; was born in Plain Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, March 26, 1827. His father and mother, Adam and Phoebe (Stockton) Wise, were both natives of Pennsylvania, and about the year 1818 they._ removed from Washington Co., Penn., to Stark Co., Ohio, and located -at Middle Branch, in Plain Tp., where they engaged in farming. Mr. Adam Wise was a man of considerable enterprise, he finally built, in early time, a grist mill and ran it, and was also engaged in mercantile business at that point for a time, besides establishing another industry, that of a factory for carding wool, which was then much desired in the country for converting the rough wool into spinning " rolls." The subject of this article is the fifth child of a family of nine children ; he was brought up to the various duties of the farm, and received a good common school education, and began on his own account by teaching school for two winters. In 1849, he married Susan Gans, she died in June, 1853, leaving two children, Oliver and Susan, now Mrs. John Shoemaker ; he was married to Susan Fisher in 1856 ; she is the daughter of Jacob Fisher, of Perry Tp.; by this union were born to Mr. Wise seven children, viz. : Ellen, now wife of Mahlon.Sriively ; William, Newton, Edwin, Emma, Bertha, and Homer. He has been frequently School Director, and is a member of Canton Grange, No. 305, of which he has been treasurer for about five years. Mr. and Mrs. Wise are both members of the Baptist Church. In 1854, he removed to the farm where he now resides, which contains 160 acres of well improved land with good buildings, located about one mile west of the city of Clanton, on a beautiful eminence overlooking the city, and merits the name " ('ity View Farm." SAMUEL YODER, farmer ; P. O. North Industry. Eli Yoder, the father of our subject, was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Stark County with his parents in an early day. The early part of his life was passed on the farm. He attended the common schools and acquired a liberal education, although his advantages were poor and limited in the region of his home. He married Miss Nancy Kopp, who was a native of Lancaster County, Penn., and she was raised on a farm owned by President Buchanan. After his marriage he settled in Wayne County, Ohio, and engaged in farming ; he subsequently removed to Canton Township, Stark Co., settling on a farm and has been a resident of the county ever since. He is a man widely known throughout the county for his energetic habits and business qualifications. Samuel Yoder, the subject of these few lines, was born on his fathers farm in Wayne County, Ohio, Sept. 17, 1843. The early years of his life were passed on the farm ; he received the advantages of a common school education, and although opportunities were not favorable he acquired a good education. He lived at home with his parents until he was 30 years old ; he then purchased 125 acres of land in the southern part of Canton Township. He has by hard work and economical habits prospered and is one of the substantial men of the township. In 1873, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Adam and Mary Shaffer, a lady to whom he owes part of his success. From that marriage there have been two children—Haivey and Ida. Mr. and Mrs. Yoder are members of the Lutheran Church. GEORGE YOUNG, farmer; P. O. Canton; was born in Germany, April 29, 1829 ; his early life was passed on the farm; lie received a common school education in his native country. In 1849, he came to America, and his first place of residence was in Allegheny Co., Penn., where he worked at the machinist's trade for seven years, he then removed to Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, and settled on a farm of 40 acres, two miles south of Canton; he has lived there ever since ; he has increased his farm to 105 acres. Few men have been more successful than Mr. Young. In 1853, he married Phillipene Close, of Pittsburgh, Penn. From that marriage there have been three children, namely, George, Lizzie and Caroline. Mrs. Young died in 1862, and in 1863 he married Christina Neithaberger, of Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of the German Reformed Church. 656 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: CITY OF MASSILLON. FREDERICK ALBRECHT, retired, Massillon; he was born in Rhine-Bavaria, Sept. 19, 1818; son of Nicholas Albrecht and Elizabeth Engle, to whom were born seven children—Adam, George, Michael, Charles, Frederick, John and Catharine; all lived to mature age. Our subject learned the shoemaker's trade while in Bavaria; 1840, he emigrated to America, landing in New Orleans in December the same year; in the spring of 1841 came to this city, and, working as journeyman two years, then engaged in business for himself, in 1843, carrying on the grocery business in connection with his shoe shop, his brother Michael being a partner for six years in the grocery store; afterward purchased his brother's interest, and continued the business until 1875, when his son, Louis, succeeded him, and has since continued the business. His wife was Elizabeth Daum, born in Hesse-Darmstadt in 1822; daughter of John Daum, who came to this country in 1841. Mr. Albrecht has seven children---G. Louis, Mary, Almina, Frederick, Emma, Edward and Edith. Louis succeeded his father in 1875, and has since carried on the business. Mary married Henry Deilhenn; the others are at home. Mr. Albrecht came to this country a poor man, and has accumulated considerable property, all by his own exertions. Mr. Albrecht has two brothers and one sister in the county—Frederick and John—in Perry Tp. ; Catharine, Mrs. Peter Charles, is in Tuscarawas. G. Louis was born in this city in 1848: married Amelia Deilhenn, daughter of Peter Deilhenn, and since 1875 has succeeded his father in the grocery trade. P. G. ALBRIGHT, banker, Massillon; was born in Massillon, Ohio, Nov. 28, 1838; his parents were Michael Albright and Elizabeth Root, both natives of Germany; his father emigrated to America about the year 1830, and settled in Kendal, now Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, where for some ten years he was engaged in selling clocks. A clock which sold at that time for $50 can now be bought for $3.50. He afterward embarked in the grocery, business, being one of the first wholesale grocers of the place, and conducted the business for a number of years. He died in 1850, at the early age of 37; he was one of the most substantial citizens of his day; was noted for his open-hearted liberality, and it is not known that he had an enemy. He had five children, of whom our subject is the oldest son. Being left fatherless at the age of 12, he was compelled from that time, to a great extent, to make his own way in the world. His mother continued to conduct the store after the death of her husband, and young Albright became a clerk at the age of 14, and for four years had chief management of the business. His opportunities for education were therefore very much restricted. At the age of 19, he embarked in business for himself, in the grocery trade, and thus continued for sixteen years. In January, 1872, he engaged in private banking, in company with William McClymonds, the bank taking the name of the German Deposit Bank of Massillon. For a considerable time past, he has been quite extensively engaged in dealing in real estate. With the exception of a term in the City Council of Massillon, he has never sought or held office. In April, 1865, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew Stahl, of Navarre, Stark Co., Ohio. He is a Freemason, and is a member of Sippo Lodge, No. 47, of Massillon. Mr. Albright began life a poor boy, but by industry and a strict attention to business, has worked his way to a prominent position among the self-made men of his community; he has ever been characterized for an enter prising spirit, having always taken an interest in all projects for the advancement of the welfare of the community. C. B. ALLMAN, merchant, Massillon; is the senior member of the Massillon Bee-hive Cash Store, its name being emblematical of the busy life and industry going on within its CITY OF MASSILLON - 657 walls. C. B. Allman is a grandson of Ebenezer Allman. The latter gentleman was born Nov. 11, 1764, in Maryland; his wife was Agnes Carrell, born July 26, 1772. To this couple were born George, who was a great hunter; William, James, Mary, John, Daniel, Carrell , Haymon, James and Barney (twins), Sarah, 1 Elizabeth and Margaret. Carrell, from whom our subject was named, was killed by a tree falling upon him. Daniel, the father of Carrell B., was born Sept. 16, 1797, in Washington Co., Penn.; he married Elizabeth Baines, who was born March 11, 1821, in Yorkshire, England; she was the daughter of John Baines, who married a Chapman. Daniel Allman had four children born him. Melissa, died young; Carrell B.; Agnes, became the wife of David M. Anderson, and Haymon. The Allman family came to Ohio, locating in Bethlehem Tp., in 1808. Ebenezer Allman was one of the pioneer Methodists, as well as one of the first settlers; his mother's name, prior to her marriage, was Neblick. For several years, Daniel Allman & Bro. carried on the mercantile business in this county, at Navarre, and at Rochester. Daniel Allman died in 1867; his wife yet survives him. Carrell B. was born in Navarre, Bethlehem Tp., in 1842, the second child of his parents, and was raised on a farm until 18 years of age. He served one year as a soldier in the 107th O. V. I., when he was discharged on account of disability. He first engaged in business in 1864, with his father, at Bolivar, remaining one year; he came to this city in 1868, and has since continued in business, first beginning with J. G. Warwick & Co., which association lasted until 1871; the name of the firm then changed to Allman, Groce & Wetter, which continued until 1876, when it assumed its present name, Allman & Wetter, the business, since 1871, having increased 100 per cent. They employ over a score of clerks and salesmen, and are doing an extensive business. Mr. Allman married Alice Putnam, and has two children; he was rocked in the cradle of Methodism, is one of the stanch members of that denomination, and is an enthusiastic worker in the Sunday school, of which he is Superintendent; he is also a member of the various Masonic bodies of this city. WILLIAM BROWN, deceased. Mr. Brown was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Oct. 8,1810; came to Stark County in 1832; was a saddler by trade, which vocation he followed for some time after he came to Massillon; he subsequently engaged in boating on the Ohio Canal, dealing mostly in coal. March 20, 1834, he was married to Mary Austin, who died in 1840, leaving him three children, but one now living, James O., who resides in Mansfield. Dec. 3, 1846, he was united in marriage to Arletta Beacox, who was born Dec. 24, 1824, in Hamilton, Canada, daughter of George Beacox and Laura Seaton. He was born in England and came to Canada when 18 years of age, where he lived until 1833, when he moved to Michigan, where he lived several years; finally settled in this county, where he died in 1847. Laura Seaton, the mother of Mrs. Brown, was a daughter of Willard Seaton. Mrs. Brown's parents had six children, one son and five daughters— Leonard, Aurelia, Amelia, Amanda, Arletta and Amanda Sophrona, who married as follows: Aurelia married Robert Murphy; Sophrona, wife of Henry Brinkman; Amanda remains single; Amelia is the wife of Mr. Iyle. To Mr. Brown were born nine children; but four are living—William Frank, who is his father's successor in business, and resides with his mother, Amelia (Mellie), Maude and Jesse. H. C. BROWN, Massillon; he is Teller of the First National Bank of this city; was born Oct. 22, 1847; son of Isaac H. Brown, one of the old residents of the city. With the exception of three years spent in Tennessee, he has been a constant resident of the city. March, 1873, he entered the First National Bank at this place, where he has since remained. Nov. 8, 1877, he was married to Ella R. Coleman, only daughter of John C. and Ellen (Etteridge) Coleman. Mr. Coleman was a brother of Joseph Coleman, of this city. Both the parents of Mrs. Brown are deceased. MRS. REBECCA BAHNEY, Massillon; relict of the late Joseph Bahney; was born in this city Oct. 28, 1832; daughter of Sylvanus Buckius and Sarah Adams. Feb. 15, 1852, she married Joseph Bahney, who was born in Perry Tp. Sept. 28, 1829, son of Jacob J. Bahney, one of the early settlers and   658 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: business men of this city, with whom Joseph, the husband of Mrs. Bahney, was associated, being engaged in the furniture trade, which business he carried on after the retirement of his father. Mrs. Bahney was bereft of her husband, Dec. 29, 1872, since which time she has borne his name. Mr. Bahney was an excellent business man and worthy citizen; was a member of the I. O. O. F., and a true Republican. To him were born five children—Louisa M., now wife of Harry A. French, station agent at Orville; Charles W., Edward F., Harry S. and Mary Josephine, at home. Charles W. and Edward F. have clerkships and reside with their mother. J. G. BUCHER, stoves and foundry, Massillon; is a native of Stark County; born June 14, 1823, in Canton; son of Jacob Bucher and Christina Rex. The Bucher family are among the early settlers of Stark County. The grand-sire of our subject was a tailor by trade; his son, Jacob, was a wheelwright, and was born in Hagerstown, Md., and came West prior to the war of 1812, into which he was drafted. He was of a family of eight children; the sons were Jacob, George, Joseph, David and John; the daughters were Mrs. Loutzenheizer, Mrs. George Miller and Dickerhoff. The brothers and sisters of J. G. are William, now residing in New York, a manufacturer of metallic paint; Harriet, Mrs. I. N. Doxsee, of this city; Mary Ann, wife of B. B. Snyder, and resides in Toledo, Ohio; Cornelius, a merchant; John R., in Canton; Amelia married Reuben Halleigh, and resides in Philadelphia; Catharine, a maid; Theodore, in Cleveland, engaged in the manufacture of sewing machines. J. G. was raised to farming pursuits. At the age of 17, our subject left home to learn the tinner's trade of I. N. Doxsee, of Massillon; afterward taught school one term; soon after, he, in company with Impertus Martin, engaged in the mercantile business at New Franklin, under the firm name of Martin & Co.; was foreman two years in a .in-shop for Ezra Leoland; associated in business with D. H. Harmon, of Canton, for four or five years; then with his brother J. R., about the same length of time; in 1860, he moved to Massillon and engaged in the stove and foundry business, which has since occupied his attention; in 1868, he was one of five who associated together and built the opera house, which was completed in 1870, costing nearly $100,000; since, he has purchased the entire interest of the opera house proper. March 6, 1845, he married Lucinda J. Kitzmiller, daughter of Jacob; and of four children born him, two are living-Clara, wife of Killinger, and Anna L. Flora died at 28, and was the wife of Dr. John. The parents of Mr. Bucher were Lutherans. Mr. Bucher is a member of the Episcopal Church, and a Republican. M. A. BROWN, lumber dealer. Massillon; was born May 29, 1824, in Norway, Oxford Co., Me.; son of Ephraim and Rosa (Heald) Brown; he was born in Middlesex Co., Mass., but being of English descent. The farm upon which Mr. Brown was raised was in the family about 200 years. Ephraim. who was a miller, had seven children, who grew to maturity. M. A. remained on the farm until he was 14 years old, and then went to learn the cabinet-maker's trade, which he followed until 21 years of age; then engaged in the manufacture of furniture, at Reading, Mass., going to that State in 1831, when 7 years of age; remained. at Reading three or four years, and then went to Boston, where he stayed until 1852; then went to Cleveland and engaged in the manufacture of furniture, where he remained until 1865; then came to this city and ran an agricultural house for J. M. Brown & Seiberling, which lasted until the death of Mr. J. M. Brown; then engaged in the lumber business, in 1868, and has since continued. In 1848, he married Ellen M. Davis, born in Reading, Mass., in November, 1830, daughter of James Davis. They have the following issuo: Frank A., Arthur W., in Cleveland; Katie, Mrs. Theodore Focke; Carrie, wife of James R. Dunn, of this city, member of the Episcopal Church, and a Republican. Z. T. BALTZLY, druggist, Massillon. Among the young and enterprising druggists is the subject of this sketch, who was born in Tuscarawas County, in September, 1848; son of John and Lydia (Miller) Baltzly, both natives of the same county, he being born in 1821, she abcut 1831. To them were horn CITY OF MASSILLON - 659 nine children, Z. T. being the oldest of the number. The family came West shortly after the war of 1812, locating in Tuscarawas County. The family has descended from the Huguenots. Z. T. was raised to agricultural pursuits until the age of 16, when he entered school at Tiffin; in 1869, he came to this place and engaged in business with Mr. Demuth, under the firm name of Demuth & Co., which lasted two years, when the firm changed to Baltzly & Good, which lasted until the spring of 1874; since, he has conducted the business alone. He was married in 1872 to Mary E. Morganthaler, born in this place, daughter of Henry Morganthaler, native of Germany, who emigrated to America in 1833. He has had two children—Edwin B. and Stanley M. Mr. and Mrs. Baltzly are members of the Presbyterian Church; he is a member of Clinton Lodge A., F. & A. M.; also a Knight of Pythias, Lodge No. 87. H. BEATTY, coal business, Massillon; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Dec. 16, 1816, the fifth of a family of eight children, born to James and Mary (Kate) Beatty. James was born in the north of Ireland, and settled in Baltimore, having four sons—James, John, Robert and Hugh. The Beatty family came West in 1818, located in Kendal, but afterward moved across the river on to Judge Henry's farm, where they lived thirteen years, and then moved to Lawrence Tp., where he had purchased land, and lived there until his death, which occurred in 1848; his wife died when our subject was small. They had a family of ten children, eight of whom grew to maturity— George, John, Hannah, James, Henry. Sarah, Jonathan and Mary. Our subject had but poor school advantages, and remained at home until he was 21 years of age; he then learned the cooper's trade in Jackson Tp. at which he worked until 1850, running a shop of his own, when he went to California and worked at mining; returning in 1852, he engaged in the grocery and provision business, at which he continued twenty-seven years, retiring from the same in 1880. For several years past, Mr. Beatty has been engaged in the coal business. He was married, in 1853, to Agnes Tinkler, born in England, and died in 1871, leaving three children—Harry T., Orrin C. and Mary E. He married, as his second wife, Jane Roberts, born in Indiana Co., Penn., whose parents were from England. He is a member of all the Masonic organizations, and has been interested in the political issues of the day, being a true Republican. ISAAC H. BROWN, insurance and Notary Public, Massillon; first saw the light of day, April 1, 1813, in the town of Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., N. H.; son of Daniel Brown and Rebecca W. Chadwick; he was born about the year 1780, in Hampton Falls; son of John Brown, who entered the Revolutionary war at the age of thirty, and drew a pension for seventy-three years, being 103 years of age at the time of his death. The Brown family, of which our subject is a descendant, are of English ancestry. Rebecca was a daughter of Ebenezer Chadwick, whose wife was a Webster, distant relatives of Daniel Webster; they came from Bradford, near Boston. Mr. Chadwick had three children, two daughters, and one son whose name was Christopher C. To John Brown, the grandsire of Isaac H., were born Sanborn, Daniel, Jonathan, Horatio, John and Hannah. To Daniel and Rebecca Brown were born six children, who grew to maturity, viz.: Almira W., who married Samuel Lahm, of Canton, who was a member of Congress from that district; Ann R., wife of H. Wheeler, Jr., who was Superintendent of the rolling mills; Isaac H., of Massillon; Daniel; Mary H., wife of John H. Wheeler; Helen E., Mrs. Isaac Hazlett, of Canton. Mrs. Brown died November, 1868, while on a visit to Knoxville, Tenn. The father of our subject was a merchant, carrying on a wholesale and retail trade. Our subject was raised to mercantile pursuits. He clerked six years in a dry goods store in Portsmouth; also one year each in Boston and New York City; he came West to Stark County, in September, 1834, and since that time has been a constant resident of the city and identified with its interests. Upon his arrival at this place, he first clerked in the Massillon rolling mills until the fall of 1838; in January, 1839, he and Hardin Brown purchased the furnace part and ran the same until 1858, it being the first institution of the kind west of Pittsburgh. He has always been identified with the Re- 660 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: publican party; he was Canal Collector for three years; was one of the Trustees of the city during its early formation; served several years as Justice of the Peace, and was Postmaster from 1869 to 1874, and Notary Public for fifteen years; is not a member of any church organization, but a member of the I. O. O. F. for thirty-four years. Mr. Brown is engaged in the insurance business and attending to the duties of the office of Notary. June 2, 1840, he married Elizabeth J. Wheeler, who was born in 1815, in Portsmouth, N. H., daughter of Hunken Wheeler; has five children—Charles H., now a banker in Knoxville, Tenn.; Otis A., same place; Horace resides in Massillon, clerk in the First National Bank; Hallie W. is now Deputy Clerk in the United States Court at Toledo, being the first lady ever filling the office; Clarence is the youngest child. JACOB L. BACHTEL, deceased. The Bachtel family trace their family to Samuel Bachtel, who was born S. Eastern Pennsyl- vania, Oct. 4, 1732, 0. S. His father emigrated to the United States and settled near Schuylkill in Montgomery Co., June 12, 1853. Samuel Bachtel married Anna Simon, who was born Dec. 18, 1735. Her father, Isaac Simon, emigrated from France, and her mother from Switzerland. Simon was compelled to flee from France on account of his religious sentiments, he being of the Mennonite persuasion. Jacob L. is of the fourth generation from Samuel, and was born in Jackson Tp., Aug. 19, 1821, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Leckron) Bachtel. Samuel was a son of Jacob and Catherine (Kershner) Bachtel, who was a son of Samuel and Anna (Simon) Bachtel, whose father was the first of the family to settle in America. Samuel Bachtel, the father of the above, came West to this county and settled in Jackson Tp. when the country was new; he died 1850. The children born him were Rosanna, Jacob L., Catharine, Henry C., Isaac S., Elizabeth and Margaret. Jacob L. was raised upon a farm upon which he remained until after the death of his father, when he moved to this city and engaged in the wool trade, which business he carried on up to the time of his death. He was also an administrator upon estates, many of which he had in charge. May 15, 1855, he married Eliza A. Atwater, who was born in June, 1833, in this city, and by her had one son, Edward H. Mr. Bachtel died in 1879—was an excellent business man and highly esteemed in the community for his goodness of heart and manly virtues. Eliza A. was a daughter of Joshua D. Atwater and Dorcas Bronson. He was born Jan. 29, 1807, in Hamden, Conn., son of Jared and Eunice ( Dickerman ) Atwater. Jared was a son of David and (Rachel) Hubbard. He was a son of Joshua and Betsey Goodyear. David Atwater is the original member or head of the family. He was one of the first planters of New Haven. He and Joshua came over from Kent Co., England, to New Haven, as early as 1665. The descendants of Joshua are extinct. David Atwater died in 1692, and from him has descended quite a numerous progeny. Joshua Atwater came to Ohio and settled in Massillon and established a business in 1832, which is being conducted to this day by his son David. The religion of the family has been Congregational. Mrs. Atwater is a Methodist; Mrs. Bachtel a member of the Episcopal Church. D. O. BROWN, coal dealer, Massillon; was born Oct. 21, 1804, in Belmont Co., Ohio, son of William and Mary (Booker) Brown, both natives of Virginia. William was a carpenter by trade, and raised a family of six children—Hiram D., Jacob B., William, Jesse, D. 0., and Lauretta. D. 0. was the third in order, and at the age of 18 learned the cabinet makers' trade, leaving home at 26. In 1834, he married Harriet Alter, a native of Ohio; she died, leaving two children. He came West in 1854, to this place, and engaged with his brother William in the coal business, which has continued up to the present time. While at his trade he worked in various localities including a residence in Cincinnati of 22 years. Having begun life poor and not having any school advantages, our subject has gradually worked himself into a position that is worthy of. commendation. His present wife was Mary A. Bailey, born in 1816, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, daughter of Amasa Bailey, who came to Cleveland from Massachusetts, about 1832. The Browns are of En- CITY OF MASSILLON - 661 glish and the Bookers of German descent. He has one brother living. Is Republican in politics. Jesse, the brother living, resides in Mound City, Kan. By his last marriage has one child, Cyrus O. J. M. BAHNEY, furniture, Massillon; was born in this town Oct. 31, 1839; son of Jacob J. and Mary Miller, he being a son of Jacob, who had eight children. Mr. Bahney's father, Jacob, came West in 1812, and located in this township. He had ten children--William, in California; Maria and Joseph, dead; Maj. A. J. Bahney, 104th, served three years, now in Kansas; Hiram; Eliza, died in California; J. M.; Isaac, in Kansas; Laura A.; Mrs. Lewis Walcott. Jacob was a carpenter and bridge builder and millwright. After coming West, Mr. Bahney engaged in the furniture business in 1824, continuing until 1852, when he was succeeded by Joseph, who ran the same until 1873, when J. M. took hold of it and has run it since. The father died in 1875, mother still living; both members of the German Lutheran Church. He was a stanch Democrat. John M., our subject, left home be fore he was of age, and went to California, staying there seven and a half years. Was engaged there in mining. After his return from California he went to Missouri, where he remained some time; out on the Pacific Railroad for one and a half years; then to this place, and again went to California, staying three and a half years. In 1873, he engaged in business here, where he has continued since. F. L. BALDWIN, attorney at law, Massillon; was born in this city and has since been identified with its interests, and is now of the firm of Pease & Baldwin. The Baldwins and Millers, of whom he is a descendant have been quite prominently identified with the interests of the county, as early settlers and as business men. Pomeroy, the father of the above, was born in this county; he first saw the light of day in Hudson, Summit Co., March 6, 1818; son of Pomeroy Baldwin who was a native of Litchfield Co., Conn., and located in Summit Co. in 1812, where he died five years a fterward. His wife was Ann Foote, a native of Connecticut; she afterward marred Arvine Wales, Sr., and by him had one child, the Hon. A. C. Wales, of this county. She died in 1828. Pomeroy Baldwin (the father of F. L.) was her son by her first marriage. He came to this county about the year 1836, and engaged in several lines of business. He died March 25, 1849. His widow married Dr. Barrick, who was a native of Virginia, and who came West to Columbiana Co. when a lad. He moved to Cleveland in 1840, where he lived until his death, which occurred March 22, 1879. Mrs. Barrick was born July 12, 1820, in the city of Massillon, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Miller. Jacob was a son of George who came from Frederick Co., Md., to Reading, Penn., from which place they emigrated to this county, locating in what is now Jackson Tp., in 1806. George had a large family, among whom was Jacob, the father of Mrs. Clara N. Barrick, who is the mother of F. L. Baldwin. Jacob, one of the sons, was for many years Associate Judge of the county. S. C. BOWMAN, hardware, Massillon; was born Sept. 5, 1822, in Franklin Co., Penn., son of Abram and Christina Kreider Bowman, to whom were born ten children, S. C. being the fourth in order of birth. The family came from Pennsylvania to Tuscarawas Tp., in 1829, and where Abram re mained until his death in 1852; his wife died in 1868. S. C. was raised to farming, and stayed at home until he was of age. He had good school advantages, and taught school himself for ten years during the winters. He came to Massillon about 1852 and engaged in the " farmers' store," owning stock of and being interested in the same for about five years, after which he became associated with I. N. Doxsee in tin basins for two years; then put in mill machinery, etc., bought the building in company with William Taylor, and ran the same five or six years, sold out, and in company with William Taylor put in mill machinery now run by I. N. Doxsee, then bought the building and ran the same about six years; then sold out; then bought the Atwater grocery, in which he continued two years; then in hardware in 1868, under firm name of Bowman & Meyer. In December, 1880, he bought out Mr. Meyer, and has since run the business alone. Since 1872, was engaged in prospecting for coal. 662 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Was a member of the Legislature in 1859 and 1860; also, from 1870 to 1874. Is at present serving as a member of the State Board of Equalization. Jan. 4, 1849, was married to Elizabeth Sowers, born in Franklin Tp., Summit Co., January, 1827, daughter of Jacob Sowers, who married a Harter. Has one child, Ida, now Mrs. Otto Uhlendorff. Is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Freemason, including Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Comnaandery, as well as of the order of Royal Arcanum. D. C. BUNNELL, livery, Massillon; was born Sept. 12, 1839, in Cleveland; son of Isaac M. and Mary E. (Reed) Bunnell. De Witt remained with his parents in Cleveland, until. August, 1862, when he enlisted as a private, in Co. A, 13th O. V. I., and remained in service until November, 1865, serving three years and three months. During the last half of his service he was employed at Gen. Thomas' headquarters, as telegraph messenger. Upon his return to peaceful pursuits, he came to this -city and for two years was engaged in butchering with J. F. Sutterling, under the firm name of Sutterling & Bunnell. Since the spring of 1868, he has been engaged in the livery business, having a good class of horses and vehicles, which command a liberal share of the public patronage. For several years past he has been engaged in boating on the canal, having a boat of his own which he runs whenever business demands. Isaac M., his father, was born June 7, 1810, in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., son of Jesse H., who was born in Massachusetts, April 30, 1785; his wife was Susanna Pratt, who was born May 31, 1789, and by whom he had eleven children — Isaac M., Rachel, Daniel, Mary A., Agnes B., Charles H., Henry A., Levi P., Maria G., Hannah K. and William S. Jesse H., the grandfather of De Witt, was a son of Jonathan and Mehitable (Morse) Bunnell. They were married in Kingsbury, New York. The fruits of the marriage were twelve children, viz.: Rebecca, Sarah, Nathaniel, Anna, Isaac, Solomon, Jonathan, Jesse H., Levi, Mary, Mehitable and Abigail. Isaac Morse, the father of De Witt, came to Cleveland in 1833. He was a ship carpenter and boat builder, at which he worked until his death, May 24, 1874. His wife died in 1865. They had five children--Francis W., De Witt C., Edwin R., Jesse H., and Henry H.—but two living, D. C. and J. H., who is now in New York, a manufacturer of telegraph instruments. C. S. BROWN, merchant, Massillon; born May 29, 1858, in Sugar Creek Tp., son of Robert and Elizabeth (Sprankle) Brown. John Brown, the grandfather of C. S., was a native of Westmoreland Co., Penn., and came West to Ohio, about the time of the war of 1812, locating in Tuscarawas Co., where Robert, the father of C. S., was born (in 1832) and at the age of 5 years was left fatherless. His mother married Gabriel Weimer, with whom he went to Sugar Creek Tp., in 1839, where he lived until 1858, then moved to Noble Co., Ind., where he yet resides. Eight children have been born him, C. S. being the third; he left home at the age of eight years, hiring out to work for $3 per month; after ten years' labor on a farm came to Massillon in 1870, and entered the " Bee-hive" store, where he clerked several years. Sept. 5, 1880, he began in business for himself on the corner of Erie and Tremont streets, where he opened up a Chinaware room, called the "Eureka Dish Store." In the spring of 1881, he associated with D. R. Rosche in the business, which is conducted by these gentlemen who are doing an excellent trade. In August, 1880, he married Ida E. Ruff, who was born in this city, daughter of Louis Ruff, who was killed in the battle of Shiloh, being a mem- i ber of Co. A, 13th O. V. I. His wife's maiden name was Mary E. Klotze. Elizabeth Sprankle, the mother of C. S., was a daughter of Daniel Sprankle, whose wife was Nancy Allman, daughter of Ebenezer Allman, one of the pioneers of the township of Bethlehem. E. B. BAYLISS, hotel, Massillon; was born in December, 1840, in Kendal (now Fourth Ward), second son of James and Eliza (Fox) Bayliss, and was raised in the city of. Massillon. Oct. 19, 1865, he married Carrie Zielley, who was born in 1847, in Canton, Ohio, daughter of Peter Zielley. Mr. Bayliss has three children—Lidey, George and Walter. Since June 1, 1879, Mr. Bayliss has been engaged in the hotel business with George CITY OF MASSILLON - 663 Zeilley, running the Tremont, which they carried on thirteen months. Since July 13, 1880, they have been proprietors of the Park Hotel, formerly known as the American. The Park Hotel is the best house in the city, being conducted by thoroughly practical men, who study the comfort and convenience of their guests, which effort on their part is duly appreciated by the traveling public who patronize the house to the extent of its capacity. J. P. BURTON, coal and iron, Massillon; was born in Penn's Manor, Penn., Sept. 30, 1821. Mr. Burton's ancestors were members of the Society of Friends, emigrating with William Penn, and settled in Delaware Co., Penn. The parents of J. P. were William and Rosanna (Galbraith) Burton, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ireland. The father was a civil engineer, and was prominently engaged in some of the leading enterprises in that State in the erection of canals and railroads. Mr. Burton received a common school education. At the age of 19 he was engaged in the mercantile business, in the dry goods house of Lee & Taylor, and subsequently, with Brown & Burton. In 1843, he went to Philadelphia, Penn., and embarked in the wholesale dry goods trade with Burton & Greis, continuing with them four years, and after that with Davis, Burton & Co., for nine years, in the French and India importing trade. During this time he was for the most part stationed in Europe purchasing and shipping goods to this country. In 1857, he withdrew from that business and associated with Jacob E. Ridgeway and others, contracting upon public works, taking the first contract upon the Northern Pacific Railroad, from Stillwater to St. Paul, He also had the contract for building the Citizens' Passenger City Railway, of Pittsburgh, being the first enterprise of the kind in the city. In 1859, he removed to Massillon, Stark Co., where, in connection with Ridgeway, he purchased the Massillon Furnace property and for about seventeen years was engaged in the manufacture of pig iron. In 1876, was formed the corporation known as the Burton Furnace Co., of which Mr. Burton has since been President. In July, 1879, the Ridgeway-Burton Co. was organized and incorporated for the purpose of operating in coal, iron and iron ores, Mr. Burton being President of the same. He is a Royal Arch Mason, having been connected with the organization for over thirty years, and is a Republican since the organization of the party. He has been twice married; his first wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Jenkinson, of Maryland, whom he married in Philadelphia in 1845. She died in 1867. In February, 1871, he married Mary E., daughter of Jonathan Zerbe, of Massillon. The fruits of the union are Alice, Clara and Jonathan Prescott Burton. C. T. BICKNELL, paper manufacturer, Massillon, Ohio. The Bicknell family, now scattered over the United States, descended from Zachary Bicknell, an English naval officer, born 1590, in Weymouth, England, of Scandinavian origin. He emigrated to America in the spring of 1635, landed in Massachusetts, and founded the town of Weymouth, and died the following year. His descendants have all imbibed much of the Puritanical honesty and uprightness, which is more clearly demonstrated frcm the fact that, for the last 250 years, not one of the blocd of Zachary Bicknell has ever stood convicted in any court, of any crime, misdemeanor, or fraud. Prior to the year 1820, they were Federalists, and though they have been unambitious in the line of public life and honors, yet the family has had its full share in the important trusts of civil society. Charles T., whose name heads this sketch, is of the seventh generation from Zachary. He was born Sept. 15, 1836, in Madison Co., N. Y., son of Moses, who was a son of Bennett, son of Moses, son of James, son of John, who was a son of Zachary; Moses, the father of C. T., married Laura Thompson, and by her had four children, who are Arbella C., now Mrs. James Richards on the homestead; J. Bennett, now in Cleveland in the grccery trade; Charles T., in Massillon, and Laura M., now Mrs. Charles H. Coman, of Fremont, Neb. Charles T. was raised to mercantile pursuits under his father's care. In 1859, he engaged in farming, which he continued until 1867, when he engaged in merchandising. In 1869, was elected County Treasurer and re-elected in 1871, which position he filled until January, 1876. In November, 1870, he came West 664 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: and purchased an interest in the Massillon Paper Mill, then returned to New York, where he remained until 1875, when he moved his family to this city where he has since resided. He is Secretary and Treasurer as well as agent for the Massillon Paper Manufacturing Company. In 1858, he was married to Susan Payne, who was born in 1839 in Nelson, Madison Co., N. Y., daughter of Lyman and Anna (Chappell) Payne, his father, Ruggles Payne, being one of the early pioneers in that locality. Mrs. Bicknell died in 1871, leaving four children—Anna L., Alice, Warren and Charles. He married Mary Gostling, in 1875. She was a native of England, daughter of William Gostling. Mr. Bicknell is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Morrisville Lodge, No. 658; also of the A. O. U. W. JOSEPH COLEMAN, jeweler, Massillon; one of the oldest jewelers in the county; was born July 4, 1823, in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England, the youngest of a family of eight children born to William and Baily (Crow) Coleman. The family emigrated to Canada in 1834, where they stayed about one year, from thence going to Buffalo, where they stayed three years. The father was a brick mason and builder by trade. Of the family the following grew up: William B., died in Buffalo in 1869; John U., died in Massillon, 1879; Mary Ann, on the homestead; Maria, now Mrs. Betteridge, in Genesee Co., N. Y., and Phebe, died in 1874 in Canada. From Buffalo the family moved to Detroit, where they remained until 1837, when they came to this county and spent nearly one year in Bethlehem Tp. The following year (1838), our subject was apprenticed for four years to Marlin A. Withington. From there he went to Canada, and then stayed a short time in Buffalo, from whence he returned home and began business in April, 1845, in the room, since located, kept by N. Sibila on Main street. He stayed there two years and then moved to a small frame building where the Park Hotel now stands, where he stayed until 1851, when he was burned out. He then purchased the ground and began building where the old building stood, but before it was completed, the parties who afterward built the hotel bought him out. Then he bought the property which the Skinner Bros. now run, occupying the place sixteen years and living in the same building; in fact all his children were born there. After that he became joint owner of the Park Hotel, and occupied the room which Hanson now occupies; here he stayed eight years, after which he disposed of his hotel interests, and came to his present place in 1876, purchasing the building No. 5 South Erie street. He was married in 1852 to Mary Bender, who was born in this town, daughter of John Bender. They have three children—Herbert B., Anna P. and Albert H. Politically, Mr. Coleman is a Republican. He was a member of the Town Council before it became a city; was fourteen years Treasurer of the Massillon Cemetery Association; was Secretary of the Massillon Coal & Iron Co., for five or six years; was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Union Bank, and, since the present organization, a Director of the same. L. C. COLE, lawyer, Massillon; was born in Island Creek Tp., Jefferson Co., Sept 14, 1.849; son of Thomas and Mary J. (Jackman) Cole, both natives of Jefferson Co. The Cole family originally formed three branches—Joshua, Thomas and Ezekiel, who came over from England with Lord Baltimore and settled in Maryland. L. C. was raised a farmer, but attended school- for several years, and afterward took a four years' course in college. In 1871, he began the study of law, under Judge Martin, of Steubenville, and was admitted to and began the practice of his profession in January, 1874, at Tiffin; in June of same year, he came to this place and associated himself with Isaac Ulman, which continued until 1879; then practiced alone until March, 1881, since which time with R. W. McCaughey. In 1880, he was elected Mayor, having previously served for five years as City Solicitor. He was married, in October, 1873, to Martha J., daughter of Thomas and Mary Daugherty. They have one child, Thomas. Mr. Cole is a member of the I. O. O. F., and K. of P. orders. His father had nine children, all of whom grew to maturity, but five of whom are now living —Caroline, Mrs. I. B. Jackman, Daviess Co., CITY OF MASSILLON - 665 Ind.; Hannah, Mrs. J. G. Culp; Margaret, Mrs. Joseph Jackman, both of Jefferson Co.,' Ohio; Elizabeth, now Mrs. W. P. Cooper, Columbiana Co., this State. Father died Dec. 18, 1859. Mother yet living and residing in Columbiana County with Mrs. Cooper. JOSEPH CARNS, rolling-mill, Massillon; was born Nov. 9, 1829, in Tredegar, Monmouthshire, England, son of James and Mary (Richards) Carns. The family in 1830, emigrated to America and settled in Baltimore where they stayed but a short time, then removed to Chester County, and from there to Cumberland Co., N. J., where the father was engaged in the rolling-mill business. Joseph began the trade when but 9 years of age, and in 1847 engaged in business for himself, building what is now known as Buffalo Iron and Nail Works. Remained in New Jersey until 1836, then moved to Philadelphia, then to Pittsburgh and to New York. Was Superintendent from 1858 to 1869, and moved to Akron, where he engaged in same business, and was Managing Director of the Akron Iron Company. In 1878, he dissolved his connection with this company and joined a firm at Girard, under the name of the Cams Iron Company, which continued until the spring of 1880, when he sold out his interest and came to Massillon in August of same year, and leased the Massillon Rolling Mills. They employ over one hundred men, manufacturing all grades of iron known to the trade. He married, in 1851, Sarah Ann Pearson, born in Buffalo, N. Y., daughter of Christopher and Martha Pearson, Mr. C. has been identfied with the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1842, and prior to his coming to Massillon has been an active and enthusiastic worker in the Sunday school, being many years in charge of the same as Superintendent. Has always been a stanch Republican. WILLIAM CASTLEMAN, lumber, Massillon; was born Feb. 22, 1827, in Perry Tp., Stark Co., Ohio. His parents were John and Mary (Meek) Castleman, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Maryland. His father emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1811, and was a pioneer of what was then known as Kendal, but now Fourth Ward in Massillon. That part of the county was at the time little better than a wilderness, Massillon having only two houses. He was a carpenter and builder, and a fine type of the genuine pioneer. He was an industrious, energetic and hard-working man, much respected by all who knew him. He had a family of ten children, of whom our subject is the second son. When the latter was only 9 years of age, his father met with an accident which crippled him for life, and from that time onward young Castleman was thrown entirely upon his own resources and compelled to support himself. His opportunities for acquiring an education were therefore extremely limited. When about 18 years of age, he was employed for a short time as laborer on the canal, after which he purchased a canal boat on credit, and engaged in boating from Cleveland to Massillon, with an occasional trip to the Ohio River. In this business he continued for twenty-three years with profitable results. On account of the hard work and exposure incident to this occupation, he sold out his interest on the canal and embarked in the lumber trade in Massillon, in 1866, at which business he has since been engaged. For a short time he was engaged in the mercantile business. He is now the oldest lumber merchant in Massillon. His mother died in 1876, at the age of 84. For many years previous to her death, she found a home with her son William, who was devoted to her and administered to her wants to the end of her life. Formerly he was a Democrat, but now a Republican. He is unmarried. PETER DIELHENN, merchant, Massillon; is among the successful business men of this city, who, coming here poor and unaided, has arisen to his present proportions mainly through his own individual exertions. He was born February 17, in Rhine-Prussia, the eldest son born to his parents, Nicholas Dielhenn and Catharine Bambach, to whom were born a family of thirteen children, ten of whom grew to maturity. Mr. Dielhenn was brought up to farming pursuits. Was married to Sophia Poss, born May 19, 1814, and emigrated to Ohio, leaving his native shore March 16, 1840, and reached New York in April, remaining one year in Phliadelphia, and came to Massillon in 1841. First began 666 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: selling goods in a small way, going from place to place. 1842, he went to Uniontown where he ran a grocery store for one year and a half, then returned to Massillon and engaged in the grocery trade; during this time kept tavern in West Massillon about twelve years, after which he gave his attention exclusively to the grocery trade and has continued up to the present time, having secured a goodly amdunt of this world's goods, which have been the result of his labor and attention to his business and the exercise of frugality. Has four children, two sons and two daughters. The sons are in business with him and represent two branches of the leading mercantile interests of the place. One daughter married to G. L. Albrecht, a rising young merchant. Anna at home. Is a member of the German Reformed Church, and a Democrat. H. DIELHENN, clothing merchant, Massillon. Among the prominent business interests of this city is the clothing firm of P. & H. Dielhenn, which is being conducted by Henry Dielhenn, who was born in this city in 1847, being the second son of Peter Dielhenn, one of the self-made business men of Massillon. Our subject was raised to mercantile pursuits, and at the age of 18 entered the store of his father, for whom he clerked until 1870. In March, 1871, he became associated with his father, under the firm name of P. & H. Dielhenn, which connection has existed since. In 1875, he was married to Mary Albright, born in this city, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Daum Albright. Has two children—Harry Frederick and Mabel Sophia. Mr. Dielhenn is a member of St. John's Evangelical Church, of Clinton Lodge, No. 47, A., F. & A. M., and Lodge 70, A. O. U. W. JOHN R. DANGLER, boots and shoes, Massillon; was born April 17, 1834, of a family of nine children born to Samuel and Sarah (Bowen) Dangler, he a native of Berks Co., Penn., born in 1796. Our subject left home at 16 years and went to Canal Fulton, where he engaged as clerk in a drug store, remaining there three years, when he came to this place, and for five years was employed as clerk for Sausser & Dangler. In 1856, he associated himself in the hardware business with his brother Samuel J., under the name of Dangler Bros., which lasted four years, John R. at that time withdrawing and going to Pike's Peak, where he stayed eight months, returning in the spring of 1861, and engaging in the oil business at Mecca, Trumbull Co. After a few months, he went to Minerva, Stark Co., and clerked three and a half years for H. A. Foster & Co., and in 1865 came to this city, and engaged in the dry goods business as one of the firm of McLain, Dangler & Co., which lasted nine years; he then sold out and went into the boot and shoe business. In 1857, he married Jane E. Knapp, born in this city, daughter of William and Harriet (Austin) Knapp. The Knapps were from Massachusetts and the Austins were early settlers. He is a member of the ancient and honorable fraternity of A., F. & A. M.; also a Royal Arch and a Knight Templar. Mr. Dangler is the present nominee for the office of County Treasurer, having received 1,288 out of 1,764 votes cast. Has seven children, Jennie K., Hattie M., Mamie F., Grace, Ruth, Ralph and Florence H. I. N. DOXSEE, milling, Massillon; was born April 9, 1811, in Essex Co., N. Y., son of Henry and Eleanor Eldridge. To them were born Isaac N., Anne, Lovina and Jane. The father of our subject was a native of Holland; his mother was born in Connecticut After marrying in New York, they came West to Ohio in 1814, locating in Tuscarawas Tp., where he purchased land, remaining on the same until his death. Our subject was reared amid the stirring scenes that occurred during the early settlement of that township. Remaining at home until past his majority, he entered a store where he clerked some time. He then learned the tinner's trade, which he followed for twenty years. Having an opportunity to engage in the milling business, he purchased the mills he now operates, and has since conducted the same. The business was not very flattering at first, having then but four run of buhrs, and but little to do. He has since increased the number to seven, which are now run night and day to supply his shipping demand, his flour being sold in New York, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In 1838, he married Harriet Bucher, who was CITY OF MASSILLON - 667 born in Canton, Ohio, in 1818, daughter of Jacob Bucher ; they have no issue. Mr. Doxsee has raised several children and has adopted James N., who now bears the name of Doxsee. Mr. D. and wife are both members of the Christian Church. In politics, he is a Republican; during the time when the Free-Soil ticket was being voted, Mr. Doxsee was one of two who exercised his right of suffrage in the voting precinct for that party. J. R. DUNN, real estate, Massillon; was born in Chernung Co., N. Y., in 1856; son of John D. and Julia M. (Randall). Dunn, the former a son of Judge James Dunn; the latter, a daughter of Judge Phineas Randall and sister to Postmaster General Alexander W. Randall, who was also a " War Governor of Wisconsin." To John D. and Julia M. were born four children, John R., being the second in order of birth. He came West in 1866 with his mother and stepfather, his own father having died in Washington, D. C., while in the employ of the Government. In 1875, he went into the office of Kent Jarvis and remained with him until his death in 1877, when our subject was appointed administrator of the Jarvis estate, remaining in the office as clerk and administrator. He was married in 1879 to Carrie, daughter of M. A. Brown, and by her has one son, John R. They are members of the Episcopal Church. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Cleveland Lodge, No. 47, Hiram Chapter, No. 18, 1 and Massillon Commandery, No. 4. He is doing an excellent business in real estate and as administrator on estates. CAPT. H. H. EVERHARD, stone quarry, Massillon; was born March 15, 1837, in Jackson Tp., Stark Co., the third of a family of seven children, five of whom lived to maturity, all born to Henry and Rebecca Ever-hard; he was a son of Henry, who was a native of Pennsylvania, who removed to this county previous to the war of 1812, in which he was a participant, settling in Plain Tp., and being one of the first settlers there. His grandfather was an early settler and prominently connected with the business interests of that time. The father of our subject settled in Jackson Tp., where his children were born—Louis is living in Manchester, Summit Co.; Maria S., Mrs. Isaac Wairick; H. H., Martha A., Sarah C., Mrs. H. L. Williams. Our subject remained at home until he entered the high school, after which he was ready for college. In 1862, at the age of 20 years, he enlisted as private, and organized the greater part of Company E, 104th O. V. I ; was afterward promoted to Lieutenant, and the latter part of 1864, to Captain; served until the war closed, being in all the engagements in which his command took part. Upon returning home, he engaged in the manufacture of grindstones, having as partners Messrs. Warthorst and Suter, which connection continued until April 1, 1881, when he removed to his present place of business, the firm now being Suter & Everhard. He was married, in November, 1865, to Caroline J. McCullough, born in 1843, in this place, only daughter of Thomas McCullough. Three children have been born to them—Ethel R., Melville and Marian. ROBERT H. FOLGER, Massillon, whose portrait appears in this work, is a native of Chester Co., Penn., one of the counties of the Keystone State, as it was called by Hezekiah Niles, of Niles' Register, that was established by the royal proclamation of Charles II under the charter of Pennsylvania, granted to William Penn. When it is remembered that Chester Co., Penn., was the birthplace of Benjamin West, the painter, Gen. Anthony Wayne, Bayard Taylor, and other celebrities, whose names appear on the historic stage, Mr. Folger need not hesitate to acknowledge the classic ground of Eastern Pennsylvania as his birthplace. He was born Jan. 11, 1812; was the son of Mayhew and Mary Folger, whose maiden name was Mary Joy? daughter of Francis Joy, merchant, of the Island of Nantucket, of which island his parents were natives. His father was a sailor, in all that the term implies, having served in every position that a sailor fulfills, from cabin-boy to master of a vessel. Capt. Mayhew Folger, as master, circumnavigated the globe three times, his last voyage being made in the Topaz, of Boston, which cruise was completed in 1810, when he determined to quit the ocean and seek in the West a home, away from the perils of the "mountain deep." He 668 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: removed to Chester Co., Penn., remaining there until August, 1813, when he removed to Kendal, arriving there in August, with his family, consisting of a wife, Francis J., a son who died in 1829, Sarah, a daughter, 6 years old, who was married, in 1832, to Jefferson Reynolds, of Canton, and is now deceased; William M., now a resident of Portage County, and the subject of this sketch. After the arrival of Capt. Folger at Kendal, there was born in his family, Thomas C. who died at the age of 1 year; Mary, now ifrs. Rawson, of Akron, widow of the late Levi Rawson, Esq., and Elizabeth, who died at Ottumwa, Iowa, the wife of James D. Ladd. While Capt. Folger was making his last cruise in the south Pacific Ocean, in latitude 25 degrees south and 125 degrees west longitude, he discovered the surviving mutineer of the ship Bounty and his colony, on Pitcairn Island, the history of which has been so long before the reading world that it only needs mention here. In this connection, however, it is proper to state that Mr. Folger, of Massillon, has in his possession the log-book of the ship Topaz, with the original entry of his father, Capt. Folger, giving a detailed account of the visit of the Topaz to the island, and which is a record of uncommon interest. Capt. Folger died in Massillon on the 1st of September, 1828; his widow died in Ravenna, in June, 1858, at the house of her son, W. M. Folger. They were of the faith of the people called Quakers, and as Quakers adhered to that faith during their lives. Mr. Folger says that the death of his father changed the whole map of his life. What his life would have been, he, of course, does not know, but he says that his father's death, occurring, as it did, changed every plan that his youthful fancy had conjured up as a rule of action for the then future. Happening as it did, at about midway of his 17th year, he having no definite plans that ho was able to carry out, he remained out of any permanent employment until December, 1834, when he went into the wholesale and retail grocery and provision business, in which he remained until July, 1839, when he sold out his entire stock. In 1831, he determined to make the study and practice of the law his vocation, and went into the office of Gen. Dwight Jarvis for that purpose. Changing his notions on that subject, he abandoned all thought of the profession, and in 1834, was married to Miss Amelia Heydon, at Massillon. On disposing of his stock in trade and real estate, in 1839, he determined to resume the study of law, and went into the office of the late Hon. Samuel Pease, with whom and with Gen. Dwight Jarvis, he completed his studies, and was admitted to practice at New Lisbon in 1842. He and Hon. Louis Shaeffer, of Canton, Judge Morris, of Fort Wayne, and Hon. Louis Luten, of San Francisco, Cal., were admitted at the same time, since which he has resided in Massillon, following his profession, in which he is now actively engaged, being the senior member of the firm of Folger & Garrett. In 1833, Mr. Folger warmly espoused the anti-slavery notions of the late William Lloyd Garrison, as then published in the Liberator, and as heretofore published in the " Genius of Universal Emancipation," by Benjamin Lundy, which views he adhered to, acting with any organization that advocated the immediate and unconditional abolition of human chattelship, voting with Whigs or Democrats, as circumstances seemed to justify. On the organization of the old Liberty party, in 1844, Mr. Folger took an active part, laboring with accustomed energy for Birney, and in 1848, for Van Buren, and continued until the formation of the Republican party, in 1856, since which he has been identified with that party in all its nominations and movements. Mr. Folger is never idle; his researches into general and local history have enabled him, especially the history of the United States, from the commencement of the Revolution, and of the Northwestern Territory, to furnish information on almost all subjects connected with the organization of the Territories and States. His library in law and miscellany is equal to any in the county, and contains many choice and rare works, old folios of two and three centuries being prominent on his well-filled shelves. Mr. Folger’s family consists of a wife and five children, one son and four daughters, two daughten, and the son married. His son is Lieut. Cornmander W. M. Folger, U. S. N., now (mem CITY OF MASSILLON - 669 tive officer on the Swatara, in the Asiatic squadron. Of his married daughters, one is the wife of James M. Brown, Esq., attorney at law, Toledo, Ohio, and the other is the wife of Dr. J. M. Porter, Denver, Colo. HENRY FOLTZ, coal dealer, Massillon; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Dec. 18, 1800; he is the second of a family of seven children of Henry and Mary (Hollacher) Foltz, both natives of Lancaster Co., Penn; his brother, Samuel Foltz, is a prominent coal dealer in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Our subject was raised a farmer until the age of 17, receiving a common school education both in English and German; he learned the milling business with his brother-in-law. On Dec. 15, 1829, he married Mary, the daughter of Henry Kindig, of Little York, Penn., and in 1834, came to Ohio and settled in Wayne County, to which his parents had emigrated a few years previous. Here he clerked six years for Nathaniel Eldridge, in Dalton. In 1840, he embarked in the mercantile business on his own account, continuing the same for ten years, and during this time was connected with other interests—mining and contracting. In 1850, he sold his mercantile business and began operating in coal, first at Fairview, and afterward near Massillon, Ohio. He disposed of his coal interests in Wayne County in 1854, and removed to Stark County and settled on a farm outside the limits of the city of Massillon; he has since located in the city, but continues his coal operations, being associated with Messrs. Rhodes & Card, of Cleveland, he having the general management since 1872. Since that time he has had an interest in the mines, Mr. J. F. Pocock, his son-in-law, being associated with him as manager. Their business amounts to some four hundred thousand tons annually.. Capt. Foltz was President of the Fulton and Buckeye Coal Company during their existence, and is now President of the Massillon City Coal Company. When he came to Ohio, he had but $15 in his pocket, but has accumulated a handsome competency. Of three children born him, but one survives, Minnie, wife of J. F. Pocock. PETER GRIBBLE, livery stable, Massillon; was born in this city May 4, 1840, the eldest child born to Henry Gribble and Matilda Kessell. To them were born three children—Peter, Henry and Christina, but one of the number now living. The mother of our subject .died when he was 4 years of age; for several years he lived at Navarre, in Bethlehem Tp., but since has been a constant resident of the city; he began clerking for his father in the store, and in 1862 went into partnership with him, in the livery business, under the firm name of Gribble & Son, which association lasted until 1868, when he purchased his father's interest, and since has been alone interested. He has one of. the best equipped establishments in the city, being supplied with excellent horses and vehicles of all kinds and styles, consisting of open and top buggies, both single and double, carriages, coaches, clarences, landaus and coupes, his long association in the business and, his good accommodation, rendered in a gentlemanly manner, have secured him a large patronage. May 3, 1870, he married Laura, daughter of Sylvester Buckius, whose wife was Sarah Adams. Mr. Gribble has two daughters, Lola May and Nellie Josephine. SAMUEL HOOVER, Massillon; was born in 1821, August 29, in Cumberland Co., Penn.; son of Martin Hoover, of Frederick Co., Md., about the year 1773, of Swiss ancestry. The mother of our subject was Mary Graybill, of York Co., Penn., daughter of Joseph Graybill, whose ancestors were also from Switzerland. Our subject was raised on the farm of his father, where he remained until the age of 16, when he struck out of for himself, learning the trade of hatter at Shippensburg, Penn., which business he followed for eleven years, continuing in the business until 1849. Feb. 27, 1845, he married Elizabeth Ann Phillips, born in Shippensburg in 1821, May 16, daughter of Louis Phillips and Ann McElroy. From 1845 to 1849, he was engaged in the manufacture of hats, making this a specialty, really, from 1838 to 1849; from this time to 1853, he was Postmaster at Williamsburg; subsequently to this was engaged in teaching until 18.57; was then elected County Treasurer of Blair County, which position he filled until 1859; in 1860, he resumed the hat trade, doing a retail business until 1870, when he removed to 670 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Ohio, locating in Massillon, and purchased the interests of McCurdy & Geesaman in the Massillon American, James J. having one-half interest; since that time has been engaged in conducting the same, in conjunction, under the firm name of S. & J. J. Hoover, which is being conducted up to the present time. He has six children living—Publius W., Leonidas Q., John R., James J. (twins), Martin and Frank. DANIEL HEMPERLY, hardware, Massillon; was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., in 1830, June 1; son of David and Mary (Houck) Hemperly, David being a son of Anthony, of German extraction. To David and Mary were bor.a seven children, all of whom grew to maturity; he was a farmer. Daniel, in the spring of 1846, came to Tuscarawas Tp. when a lad, his father dying when he was but 13; at 16, he began learning the blacksmith's trade, after the completion of which, at the age of 20 years, in March, 1850, he went to the Pacific Coast, where he engaged in mining for two and a half years; then returned to this county, in September, 1853, and resumed his trade on his own account, which he continued until 1875, when he engaged in the hardware business under the firm name of Brown & Hemperly, which has continued since. Jan. 25, 1855, he married Louisa M. Hamilton, born in Pennsylvania, daughter of Rev. J. Hamilton, who came here in 1843. He had nine children, seven of whom are living—Mary, E., Mrs. Franklin Heirman, Austin, Texas; Emma K., Franklin L., Flora A., William E., Jennie and Nellie. Mrs. Hemperly is a member of the Lutheran Church, and her husband is a Mason; also a Republican. Mr. Hemperly does business in the city of Ma,ssillon, and resides in Brookfall, Tuscarawas Tp. JAMES A. HACKETT, furniture and upholsterer, Massillon; was born July 23, 1839, in Tuscarawas Tp., this county, the fourth child and second son born to Andrew and Hannah J. (Brown) Hackett; he was a native of Pennsylvania, born Jan. 22, 1806, and came West about the time of the war of 1812, and to whom were born a family of eleven children. Our subject was raised to farming, but at 15 years of age, disliking his occupation, and desiring to get an education, left home and worked out for his board, while attending school. In 1861, he enlisted in Company I, 76th O. V. I., the first man in the township to enter the service from Tuscarawas Tp., for three years; after serving eighteen months, he was discharged, in December, 1862, on account of disability. Upon his return home, he went to work at the boat-yard, and there became familiar with the use of tools; then went to work for Russell & Co., and remained with them five years. Having accumulated $2,500, he started in 1869, with about $1,500 worth of stock, and now (1881) runs a stock of over $10,000. In 1871, he married Harriet Rethrough, who died in 1872, giving birth to twins, Clarence and Charles. She was an adopted daughter of I. N. Doxsee. In 1877, he married Josie Priest, born in Richland County, daughter of John Priest, a prominent citizen of that county. He has one child by her, Carrie J.; is a member of the A., F. & A. M., and passed through all the degrees to Knight Templar; is also member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Encampment; always been a Republican. ANTHONY HOWELLS, coal and furnace operator, Massillon; was born in Wales April 6, 1832; son of Howell and Rachel (Evans) Howells, to whom were born a family of six, all of whom grew to maturity. Anthony emigrated to Ohio in 1850, and settled at Youngstown, Mahoning County, where he lived for twenty years, engaged in the mercantile and coal business; came to Massillon in 1870, and has since been engaged in the coal and iron business, being at present one of the proprietors of the Pigeon Run coal mine and Volcano furnace. In 1854, he married Elizabeth James, a native of Wales, daughter of William James, who had a family of six children. Mr. Howells has four children—Melvina, Mrs. J. C. Albright, of this city; William E., lawyer, Youngstown; Byron and Edwin S. Mr. Howells is a Democrat, and was elected Secretary of State, serving two years; he is an I. O. O. F. and a Knight. of Pythias. F. HOOKWAY, clothier and merchant tailor, Massillon. One of the oldest clothing merchants in this city is F. Hookway, who came to this town in 1846, and has since been engaged in business here. He was born in 1822, in Bid- CITY OF MASSILLON - 671 dleford, Devonshire, England, son of William and Ann (Bailey) Hookway, with whom he emigrated in 1836; to New York, locating in Onondaga County. Soon after his arrival, he left the paternal home, and apprenticed himself to learn the tailois trade with William Dale, at Janesville. After his trade was completed, he started out on his own resources, and worked as a journeyman tailor at various places in different States, and seeing in the time much of the world, remaining but a short time comparatively in any one place, until 1846, when he came to this city, where he worked, for a time, on piece-work, soon after opening a shop of his own, first doing only custom and merchant work, but adding, by degrees, a stock of goods, which were increased with his means, and as business would justify, until he had one of the best furnished stores of the kind in the city. Being a first-class cutter, and having had over forty years experience, he has succeeded in establishing a good trade in the merchant tailor line, at the same time keeping his store amply stocked with ready-made clothing and gents' furnishing goods. He was married, in 1848, to Henrietta Byte, a native of Stark County, her parents being natives of Pennsylvania. She died in 1873, leaving three children. His daughter, Alice, resides in Wooster, Wayne Co., the wife of Abram Saybrook. He is a member of the various Masonic bodies in the city, and is a man of industry and of a quiet and retiring disposition. ALFRED HOPPER, Superintendent of gas works, Massillon; was born in Jersey City in 1857, the only child living born to his parents, Thomas Hopper and Ann (Freeman) Hopper. Thomas Hopper was born in 1829, in Kent, England, son of John Hopper. Thomas Hopper came to New York in 1850; he was a builder and contractor, which business he followed for several years. The family came West in 1877, locating in Massillon, where they now reside. Since 1879, Alfred Hopper has had charge of the gas works; having had much experience in the business heretofore, is well qualified for the position he holds. In August, 1879, he married Jennie C. Reilly, who was born in Cleveland, daughter of Robert C. Reilly. He has one child, Thomas R. John, his only brother, died when 18 years of age. WILLIAM B. HUMBERGER, merchant, Massillon; was born in this city Sept 13, 1847; his father, Adam J. Humberger, came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1839, and settled in Stark County, and after clerking for a year each in Brookfield and Bolivar, removed to Massillon, and embarked in the dry goods trade, being the oldest man at present thus engaged at that place. He was one of the first members of the Methodist Church of Massillon, the organizer of the Sunday school, and was the first Superintendent; formerly an Abolitionist, now a Republican. He has always sustained an excellent credit as a business man. In September, 1843, he married Harriet E. Chestnutwood, whose father, Abraham Chestnutwood, came from Pennsylvania to Stark County in 1828. He was one of the original members of the Methodist Church, in Massillon, and assisted largely in the erection of the first house of worship, and was a leading and influential member of the denomination. In 1870, Mr. Adam J. Humberger was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis, and has since been laid aside from active business, but still retains an interest in it, the business being conducted by his oldest son, William, the subject of this sketch. After receiving an education in the public schools of his native place, young Humberger graduated from the Iron City Commercial College, in Pittsburgh, Penn., in the spring of 1865. He then became connected with the dry goods store of his father, as clerk and general manager. In 1867, he became, and since continued, a partner with his father. His house is the oldest dry goods establishment in Massillon, and has always sustained an excellent credit. Mr. Humberger has been a member of the Massillon Board of Education for several years, and for a number of years School Examiner for the Massillon district. In politics, he is Republican. Nov. 8, 1872, he married Laura Willson, daughter of George Willson, by whom he has had one son, George H., now deceased. SALMON HUNT, President of the First National Bank of Massillon; was born Feb. 13, 1813, in North Norwich, Chenango Co., N. Y.; his parents were Timothy and Nancy (Long) 672 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Hunt, both natives of Vermont; his father was a carpenter, miller, farmer and manufacturer, and also a contractor on the public works in New York and New Jersey, among which was one on the Erie Canal, and also one in New Jersey; his last work was the construction of a dam in the Niagara River, from the shore to an island, thereby uniting the Erie Canal with the Black Rock Harbor; he died during the prosecution of the work. Salmon is the only son in a family of seven children, of whom one sister only survives. She is the wife of John Calkins, a lumber dealer of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Hunt received his education in the common schools, and in Hamilton Academy, Madison County, his native State, his school privileges ceasing at the age of 16; he then began his business career as a store clerk, in Norwich, and was employed in that capacity, in different localities in New York, Illinois and Ohio for about eight years, a small portion of which time having a personal interest in the business. In February, 1837, he married Helen, a daughter of Abraham Per Lee, of North Norwich, Chenango Co., N. Y. In the following spring, he made a reconnoitering trip to the West, passing through portions of Michigan and Ohio, finally settling in Massillon, and embarked in the dry goods trade with his wife's uncle, T. R. Butler, but continued in this but a short time; in the spring of 1838, he became a salesman in the store of Robert H. Folger, of Massillon, where he remained until 1839, when he entered the bank of Massillon as book-keeper and teller: was subsequently made Assistant. Cashier, and afterward Cashier, being connected with the institution twelve years. In 1864. the bank was merged into the First National Bank of Massillon, Mr. Hunt retaining the position as Cashier, and upon the death of the President, Dr. Isaac Steese, in 1874, he was elected President, which position he yet holds. He has been a resident of Massillon over forty-three years, and connected longer with its banking interests than any other citizen of the place. Mr. Hunt's family has consisted of four children; but two are living, James H., Cashier of Union National Bank, and Helen M., with her parents. In politics, he is a Republican ; his religious views are not such as some might term orthodox—that the soul has a distinct existence apart from the body, and that it has a past, as well as a future immortality. J. F. HESS, manufacturer, Massillon; was born in Baden, in August, 1834, the third child and second son of a family of five children, born to Jacob and Catharine (Bomerlin) Hess. Our subject emigrated to this State, with his parents, in 1853, locating in Massillon. From the age of 12 years until he was 17, he worked with his father in the coal mines. At the age of 17, he began learning the tinner's trade, machinery being his delight; his preference was to enter a machine shop, and there familiarize himself with the business, but there being no opening, he abandoned his cherished desires, and learned the tinner's trade instead; about the year 1851, he caught the gold fever, and went to California, where he worked at his trade, for a time, in San Francisco, and afterward went to Oregon, where he engaged in mining; returning to this county in 1861, he engaged in business with Mr. Smith, under the firm name of Hess & Smith, which partnership lasted until 1864, Mr. Smith retiring. Mr. Hess continuing the business alone two years, then taking in his brother, Leonard, the firm has since been known as J. F. Hess & Bro, and is doing a good business, both brothers being practical mechanics and energetic business men. They carry on a foundry and machine shop, whore they manufacture the latest improved cooking and heating stoves, grates, farm boilers, etc., and all castings to order. They make a specialty of lift and force pumps, and are the sole patentees and manufacturers of the celebrated " Novelty," which is a combined lift and force pump; also patented and manufacture rain-water cut-offs and eave-trough hangers. Their salesroom is at Nos. 9 & 11 North Erie street. Mr. Hess is one of the self-made men of the town. In 1861, he married Catharine Stahl, who was born in Bethlehem Tp. They have seven children. GEORGE HARSH, retired, Massillon; was born March 15, 1810, in Washington Co., Penn., being the youngest son and only surviving child of a family of six children, born to George and Catharine (Stricker) CITY OF MASSILLON - 673 Harsh, who were natives of Pennsylvania; his father emigrated to Ohio in 1813, and settled in Stark County in the vicinity of Massillon; he was a substantial type of the genuine pioneer, and passed his life in agricultural pursuits, and was a worthy and influential member of the community; his death occurred at the age of 73 years. Our subject passed the greater part of his minority at home, having only the advantages of a common school education. In 1830, at the age of 20, he became a clerk in the store of his brother, Jacob Harsh, of this city, and afterward engaged in the same business as partner, which continued until 1834, when his brother died; from that time forward, he conducted the business upon his own account; for about twenty-five years; he was subsequently associated in the mercantile business with Messrs. Humberger and Oberlin, of this city; since 1863, he has been retired from active business, but has not been idle, having been engaged in dealing in real estate, and performing a considerable amount of work as executor and administrator in the settlement of estates, having done probably as much business in this line as any man in Stark County. At an early day, he served as a member of the Town Council for eighteen years in succession, and served as a member of the Board of Education, and as Clerk and Treasurer. He was formerly a Whig, but since the dissolution of that party, has been a Republican. From 1846 to 1847, he represented Stark County in the Lower House of the Ohio Legislature; in 1860, he was elected to the Ohio Senate, and re-elected in 1862, thus serving four years. From 1867 to 1873 inclusive, he served on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Penitentiary. Aside from his other business affairs, he has been extensively engaged in farming interests, owning a considerable amount of real estate; he was one of three receivers appointed by the Court, to close up the affairs of the old Bank of Massillon; he is now Vice President of the First National of this city. He has been thrice married; his first wife was Susan Stockly, of Stark County; second wife was Jane E. Smith, of Cannonsburg, Penn.; his present wife is Sarah E. McCarty, of Wayne County, this State. By the first marriage he had three children; by his present wife seven, all deceased; he is not a member of any orthodox church, but contributes to the support of the ministry and religious institutions. WILLIAM H. JUSTUS, milling, Massillon; was born Oct. 11, 1828, in Bedford Co., Penn., the fifth of a family of nine children, born to William and Hannah (Hause) Justus, he a son of David, of Welsh ancestry, the Hause family coming from Germany. David Justus had five children—James, Wilson, Hannah, Harriet and William. The latter, the father of our subject, was a miller by occupation, and left Pennsylvania in 1834, coming to this county, where he lived two years, then moved to Canton and engaged in farming and milling. In 1840, he moved to Miami. County, where he followed farming, and died, in 1849, his wife following him in 1856. William, our subject, went to learn his trade, in February, 1851, and worked for his brother, James, in the Sippo Mills two years, and then went to Millport, where he remained until 1853, then to Tippecanoe till July of 1854, when he went to Allen Co., Ind., and built a saw-mill, which he ran till August, 1856, then sold out and went to Huntington County, where he took a contract to furnish plank for fourteen miles of road. In May, 1858, he returned to Massillon and purchased an interest in the Earl Mill, the firm being J. H. & W. H. Justus, which lasted until 1863; then, on account of failing health, he moved to this town and engaged in the grocery business two years, then moved to Lima, Allen Co., remaining eighteen months, and then returned to this city and bought an interest with J. H. Justus & Co., in Sippo Mills, and ran the same until 1874, John G. Warnick being a member of the firm, when James withdrew, and he became associated with J. G. Warnick, under the firm name of Warnick & Justus, which has since continued. He was married, in 1863, to Frances M. Shaffer, born in this county in 1841, daughter of William and Gracie Carr. They have one child, Melinda Maude. He is a Democrat, and his wife a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. E. A. JONES, educator, Massillon; was born Feb. 11, 1842, in Rockville, Mass.; his parents were Elisha Adams and Rhoda (Ellis) 674 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Jones. Elisha Jones was a farmer, and during a part of his life taught school in the East. Our subject, during his boyhood, had the advantages of the district school, during the winter months, working the rest of the year on the farm; his preparatory course was obtained at Mt. Hollis Academy, Holliston, Mass., where he attended for five terms, teaching school during the winter months, a course which he continued throughout his whole collegiate life, thus helping to defray the expenses of his education. In 1860, he entered the Amherst College, Mass., in the regular classical department. During his Sophomore year, while applying himself zealously to the prosecution of his studies, the Government was shaken by the war of the rebellion; in the hour of his country's peril, inspired by that spirit of patriotism which animated the breasts of so many loyal men of his native State, he abandoned, for a time, his chosen course, and hastened to the defense. He enlisted in Company B, 42d Mass. V. I., in the nine months' service. In the battle of Bayou la Fourche, La., he was wounded in the shoulder, and during his convalescence his term of enlistment expired. Thus, after the service of about a year, in which he received complimentary military mention, he returned to civil life, resumed immediately his course in college, and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1865, and that of Master of Arts in 1868. After graduation, he was engaged at the Lake Forest Academy, at Lake Forest, Ill., as Professor of Latin and Gymnastics, and afterward was elected as Principal. After spending four years in the institution, he came to Massillon, Ohio, and accepted the position of Superintendent of Public Schools. Near the close of his fourth year in this capacity, he resigned his position, and accepted, soon afterward, the Superintendence of the Public Schools at Marietta, Ohio. After a term of two years' service, he returned to Massillon, in 1875, and resumed his original position, where he has since been uninterruptedly employed. While not an active politician, Mr. Jones has always been an adherent of the Republican party; in religious belief, he is a Congregationalist, though at present is connected with the Presbyterian Church, at Massillon, and is an active worker in the church, and for a number of years was Superintendent of the Sunday school; he is a pronounced temperance man, is identified with the Massillon Christian Temperance Union, being at one time President of the association; he has been one of the prominent workers in the County Institute, served as Examiner on the County Board, and was connected with the educational interests both in the city and country. Dec. 23, 1873, he married Flora, daughter of Warren C. Richards, of Massillon. WILLIAM KITCHEN, miller, Massillon; was born in 1819, in Jackson Tp., Stark Co., Ohio; son of Wheeler and Agnes (Shoemaker) Kitchen, both born in Pennsylvania. They came to this, Stark, County, about the year 1813, first locating in Perry Tp., and afterward moved to Jackson Tp., where they lived several years, finally locating permanently in Lawrence, where they lived until about the year 1850, when they moved to Putnam County, and resided until their death. They have a family of six children who came to maturity—Jacob, Samuel, William, Joseph, Sarah and Wheeler G., all living. Our subject left home at 16, and went to live with his uncle, for whom he worked at low wages until he was about 30 years of age, when he bought 5 acres, afterward adding 4 more, which he finally sold, and bought 49 acres, which he improved and lived on until about the year 1868; he built the mill he now owns in 1875; it has four run of buhrs, and does merchant as well as exchange work. Previous to building this mill, Mr. Kitchen had run the Earl Mill for four years. He was married, in 1840, to Elizabeth Clapper, born in Lawrence Tp., about the year 1822, daughter of David Clapper, who was an early settler, and was in the war of 1812. Mr. Kitchen has three children—David, Jeremiah, and Sarah (Mrs. John Swihart). He is a Republican. DAVID KERSTETTER, retired, Massillon; was born May 7, 1816, in Center Co., Penn., the third of a family of seven children, six of whom grew to maturity, being the issue from the union of John and Elizabeth (Young) Kerstetter; he was born in 1791, in Montgomery, in the Mackinaw Valley; son of Leonard.