800 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: man, and was unable to give his children a start in the world. John H. left home at 19 to learn the cabinet-maker’s trade; came to Ohio in 1847, and worked at his trade in various places Cincinnati, Louisville, and other places-and came to Lebanon in 1855, where he started in business, which he continued until 1868, when he came to this township and bought 88 acres of land on Sec. 23, southwest quarter, entered by Biddlecome; Mr. Fisher has "since remained on the farm. In February, 1850, he married Mary A. Keifer, born in 1831, in Lebanon Co., Penn., daughter of Frederick and Sarah Snyder. Mr. Fisher has seven children, viz., Henry, David, Louisa (who married C. H. Bender, in Allegan Co., Mich.), Sarah, Mary, John H. and Elizabeth. For several years past, Mr. Fisher has been a member of the Board of Education, and served as Township Trustee; is a member of Perry Lodge, A., F. & A. M. Mr. Fisher is a self-made man. A. R. HANNA, farmer; P. 0. Greenville; was born in June, 1833, in Wayne Co., Ohio, and came to this township with his parents about the year 1838, who located on the northwest quarter of Sec. 17. Here our subject has since remained. Jan. 13, 185'7, he married Mary J. Cook, born Jan. 12, 1836, in Dalton, Wayne Co., Ohio, daughter of Asa and Mary (Campbell) Cook, both natives of Wayne County. To Mr. and Mrs. Hanna have been born seven children, viz., Charles, the eldest, was drowned, May 31, 1881, while bathing in Bell Creek, Burt Co., Neb.; Ella M. (called " Mamie ") resides in Burt Co., Neb., wife of S. A. McDowell; Hulda B.,Willie A., Frank A., Ella and Earl C., at home. Mr. Hanna has a farm of 100 acres; is one of the Board of Directors of the County Agricultural Society; also a member of the Horticultural Society; is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and one of the Elders .of the same. The Hanna family are emphatically Republican. The parents of the above were Archibald and Mary Ramage. He was born Feb. 12, 1790, in Sashington Co., Penn., son of Samuel Hanna, who removed with his family to Harrison County in 1802, and was one of the early settlers in that locality, and one of the pioneer members of the Crab Apple Church. His son, Archibald, entered college in 1810, and completed his collegiate course in 1815; then began the study of Hebrew under. Rev. John Walker, and the study, of theology under John Rea, D. D. April 4, 1816, he married Mary Ramage, who was born Oct. 23, I796, in Washington Co., Penn.; she was a woman of rare beauty, energy and mental vigor. She died April 23, 1859, leaving nine sons and three daughters-- Samuel, Joseph and James were ministers, and graduates of Jefferson College; Joseph has a pastorate in Oregon; James, in Center Co., Iowa; Newton died Jan. 20, 1864, in Nashville, Tenn.; was a member of Co. I, 76th 0. V. I.; Alexander resides in Iowa; John, in Ashland County, this State; Maria is the wife of Rev. D. R. Colmery ; Jerry, in Licking Co., Ohio; Belle resides in Kansas City, wife of J. M. C. Wilson; Calvin, in Eugene City, Ore.; A. R., on the homestead. In 1818, Archibald Hanna, the father of our subject, was licensed to preach by the Ohio Presbytery, and removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1819, where he had charge of three churches-Mt. Eaton, Pigeon Run and Fredericksburg; in 1820, was ordained Pastor of the same, having full charge; after several years, he resigned Mt. Eaton and gave all his time to Fredericksburg, preaching at Dalton also for many years; he was one of the pioneer ministers of Wayne and Stark Counties, and preached the truth with earnestness and simplicity; many, through his instrumentality, were led to turn from the error of their ways and seek salvation. He settled on the land now occupied by his son, A. R., in 1838, which he cleared up, and remained on the same until called to his reward; his death occurred June 9, 1875, in his 86th year. Thus passed away an upright man and devoted Christian, " and hrs works doth follow him." EMANUEL HORNBERGER, farmer; P. 0. Massillon; is a native of Lancaster Co., Penn., born Oct. 15, 1812, son of John Hornberger and Leah Ramp. Emanuel came West to this township in 1837, his father having preceded him two years, locating on the land now owned by the subject of this sketch, which was purchased of David Gaff, who obtained it direct from the Government; said farm consisted of 80 acres. To John Hornberger were TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 801 born Benjamin, now deceased; Polly, who resides in Indiana, the wife of Isaac Gramling; Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of Mr. Boon; Susan, married John Lichley, now of Sandusky County; John, now deceased; Isaac, now resides in De Kalb Co., Ind. Emanuel has remained on the homestead farm since his first occupancy, and has, by diligence and economy, increased his first possessions until he now has, in all, 273 acres of land. His father died in 1851. Mr. Hornberger was married, in 1837, to Annie Hurdman, a native of Lancaster County, who was a daughter of Theophilus Hurdman. The children of our subject are Eliza, Mrs. William Hullinger, of Perry Township; Caroline, Mrs. Joseph Coller, residing in. De Kalb Co. Lad.; Elias died in 1875, leaving four children; Samuel resides on the home farm; Harriet is the wife. of Hiram Overderf; Lewis, at home; Annie, now he wife of Frank Umbenhour, of Massillon. Farming has been the business that has occupied Mr. Hornberger,s attention since his location in the county, and is successful; his home farm, situated on the southeast quarter of Sec. 23. He is not a member of any sect or denomination, but is a Democrat in politics. JOSEPH HASSLER, deceased; was born July 16, 1816, in Franklin Co., Penn., a son of Joseph, who was the son of Joseph, supposed to be a native of Germany. The mother of Joseph, our subject, was Mary Stump ; they had a family of six children—Elizabeth, Polly, Rebecca, John, Joseph and Daniel. Joseph (third) came to this township from Franklin Co., Penn., in March, 1838, and, having been out two years previous to that time, concluded to locate on the land now owned by Mrs. Hassler. He was married, April 25, 1838, to Charlotte Poorman, born May 12, 1820, in Franklin Co., Penn., the ninth child born to her parents, Peter and Mary (Richards) Poorman. After his marriage, he located on land and lived in a log cabin four yews; remained on this farm until his death, March 27, 1875; was a member of the Reformed Church, and Elder of the same for thirty years. He was a man of great benevolence, giving freely to charitable causes; was an Old-Line Whig, but latterly a zealous Republican. He had a family of twelve chil dren, eleven of whom are living--Mary A., Mrs. Charles Finkler, in Massillon; Melissa R., Mrs. John Shilling, of this township; John P., of this township; Hadessa A., Mrs. Dallas Oberlin, this township; Lucinda, Mrs. Silliam Beavers, this township; Eliza, dead; Rev. Anson L., minister at Pulaski, Williams Co.; Alice O., wife of Calvin McDowell, this township; Ida C., wife of Rev. Silas Mase; Lottie E., Emma J. and Cora B., at home. Mrs. Hassler has 92 acres of land, with excellent buildings thereon; she is a member of the Reformed Church, as well as are all the family, except one, the youngest. There are over forty in the family, including sons-in-law and children, and doing well in life. JOHN P. HASSLER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born on the homestead, in this township, April 3, 1844, the third child born to Joseph and Charlotte Poorman. He remained at home until 23 years of age, when he was joined in wedlock with Melissa Harmon, which event was duty celebrated March 7, 1867; she was born in this township, daughter of John Harmon and Maria Brady, who were natives of Pennsylvania. To them were born eleven children; those who grew up were Mary E., Louisa C., Amelia A., Rebecca J., Clara C., Melissa, John and Washington; the two last-mentioned served as soldiers in the 76th O. V. I., John serving three years; Washington died on the battle-field. The parents died in 1861, in October, and in 1853, respectively. They were members of the Reformed Church. Since his marriage, he has resided on his farm, consisting of 75 acres on the northeast quarter of Sec. 28, which was formerly owned by his father-in-law; has one child, William J. Mr. Hassler and wife are members of the Reformed Church. SYLVESTER HIGERD, carpenter, West Brookfield; was born in Perry Township Aug. 4, 1849; son of Samuel Higerd and Frances Roush. Samuel was born Sept. 13, 1826, in Cumberland Co., Penn.; son of Peter Higerd, whose father was a native of Holland. Frances Roush was a daughter of Frederick; she was born July 11, 1827, in Lancaster Co., Penn., and came West, to Stark County, when she was young. Samuel Higerd came to Ohio about the year 1831, locating in Perry 802 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Township, in 1840, where he has since resided. Of four children born to Samuel Higerd and wife, Sylvester is the only one living. Maximillia, his sister, lived to be grown, and married B. F. Schwier, and died in 1873. The mother of our subject died in 1865; his father married the second time. Sylvester remained with his father until nearly his majority. At the. age of 15, he began work for Russell & Co.; his father, in the meantime, received the benefit of his wages; he remained in Russell's employ until past his majority; he afterward worked nearly two years in the Excelsior works; in. 1872, he went to Brookfield, where he has since resided; for several years was engaged at the carpenter’s trade. In 1873, he married Sabina Gaddis, who was born Dec. 7, 1850, in this township, daughter of Thomas L. and Elizabeth (McVey) Gaddis, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr Gaddis came to this township about the. year 1835, and for several years served as Justice of the Peace; he died in 1862, and his wife is yet living. Mr. Higerd continued at the carpenter’s trade until 1880, but since that time has been engaged in running a butcher shop. He was elected Township Clerk in 1879; is Republican in politics, and a member of Sippo Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 48; he has throe sons—Floyd A., Saldo L. and Clifford R. SAMUEL KRIDER, Justice of the Peace, Massillon; was born Jan. 23, 1811, in Franklin moo., Penn.; son of George and Fannie (Hoover) Krider; he was born March 24, 1789: she Dec. 25, 1788; had nine children, seven sons and two daughters. The great-grandfather of our subject came from Germany, and the Hoovers from Switzerland. In 1810, George, the grandfather of our subject, came out, with his son, George, and Sarah; the year following, the Maxheimer family came out. George settled on the farm now owned by John Weffler; he died in 1873; he had seven sons and two daughters—Samuel, Jeremiah, Benjamin, John, George, Abraham, Solomon, Sarah and Eliza, the latter, Mrs. A. J. Stohl; Sarah died in Pennsylvania; Samuel wAs raised on the farm, and left, home at 19; went to Pennsylvania, and learned the tailor's trade; returned in 1832, and voted for Gen. Jackson; Nov. 26, 1835, he was married to Ann Augustine, born Jan. 9, 1819, in this township, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Slusser) Augustine. The Augustines were from Maryland, the Slussers from Pennsylvania. Three children have been born to him, two of whom are living— Benjamin, in Whiteley Co., Ind., and Charles, at home. Mr. Krider has followed his trade, and has 25 acres of land; was elected Justice of the Peace in 1864, and served fifteen years; was School Director for thirty years; has also represented his county in the State Legislature three years; is a member of the Reformed Church, and a Deacon in the same; is a Democrat, sound and true. MRS. ROSANNA. KERSTETTER, farm ing; P.O. Massillcn; was born Feb. 2I, I821, in Wurtemberg, Germany; daughter of George and Christina (Abla) Baur, who had a family of four children—Catharine, Gotlieb, Rosanna and Frederica, the last named dying young. The Baur family emigrated to America about the year 1830, going, first, to New York State, where they lived six or seven years, and then moved to Canada, where they remained a short time, after which they came to Ohio, and settled in Lawrence Co.; after a twenty years, residence there, they moved to Henry Co., where Mr. Baur died, in 1868, his wife having died in 1831. In 1846, Rosanna was married to Peter Kerstetter, who was born Oct. 20, 1794, in Center Co., Penn. Peter was twice married, first, to Anna Mary Young, who died, in 1845, leaving no issue. Mr. Kerstetter, the husband of Rosanna, located in the northeast part of Tuscarawas Township, on 115 acres of land he received from his father, afterward adding 89 acres; was in the war of 1812; he died on his farm Feb. 17, 1866: by his last wife he had five children --Matilda C., at home; George W., died in infancy; Mary E., Mrs. Joseph Chapman, died in 1870; Peter B., on the homestead; and David W. at home. He was a member of the Baptist Church at the time of his death, but had formerly been a Lutheran. Mrs. Kerstetter is a Baptist, but the children belong to-the United Brethren in Christ Church. Mr. Kerstetter had formerly been a Democrat, but latterly voted the Republican ticket. Matilda, who was born Oct. TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 803 3, 1846, married Mr. Hardgrove, and by him had one child, Ranals S., born April 16, 1868. Mrs. Hardgrove resides on the homestead with her mother.. WILLIAM KITZMILLER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Canton Township, Aug. I4, 1818, the seventh of a family of ten children. His parents were Jacob and Sarah (Krugg) Kitzmiller: he was born in Adams Co., Penn., about 1773, and was a son of Martin Kitzmiller, whose father emigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania when that country was new. To Martin Kitzmiller was born Jacob, Martin, John and one daughter. Jacob Kitzmiller came to Stark County in the spring of 1814; he was a blacksmith by trade, which he had learned of his father; he settled about one mile and a half southeast of Canton, purchasing 160 acres; here he remained until about the year 1830, when he moved to the edge of Canton (now included within the city limits); he died in 1846, a man highly respected; was a member of the Lutheran Church, and was strong in the principles embraced by the Whig party. Of the children born him. were Maria, who married V. Buckius, and settled in Canton Township (now deceased); Matilda, of Canton; John settled in Lawrence Township, and died in 1881; Henry died in Newark, Ohio, in 1865; Rebecca is the wife of John Buckius, of Canton; Jacob is in Canton also; 'William, in Tuscarawas Township; Sarah, Mrs. William Kelly, of Salem, Columbiana Co.; Edward, in Pickaway, Miami Co., this State; Lucinda, now the wife of Jacob Booker, of Massillon. William remained with his father until 22 years of age. March 12, 1840, he was married to Anna Shilling, who was born in this township in 1821, daughter of Adam Shilling, who was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Feb. 11, 1792, and came West in 18I6, to Stark County, and settled in this township. After Mr. Kitzmiller was married, he lived two years on the homestead; then moved to Lawrence Township; lived eleven years; then returned to Canton, where he lived until 1865, when he came to this township; is a Republican, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. HENRY J. LONAS, farmer; P. O. Navarre; born March 4, 1840, in Bethlehem Township, the second child of. a family of thirteen children; his father, John W. Lonas, was born in 1811, in Shenandoah Co., Va.; he married Leah Huntsberger, whose father, John Huntsberger, was a native of Virginia but of German descent. The father of our subject emigrated Sest, to Ohio, locating in Stark County in the fall of 1839, purchasing several hundred acres of land in Bethlehem township, and remained a constant resident until his death, which occurred Aug. 18, 1879, while on a visit to Huntington, Ind.; he was a man highly respected in the community; was for many years a member and elder in the German Reformed Church; his wife survived him until May 23, 1876; of the children born them now living, are Sarah C., the wife of John H. Geseman; Henry J., in Tuscarawas Township; Mary J., married Jacob Erberly, of Bethlehem Township; Barbara R. A., wife of S. B. Leighley, also of Bethlehem; Webster and John in same township; Samuel, in Perry; Julia Ann, now in Huntington Co., Ind., the wife of Joseph Adams; Sarah, now Mrs. John H. Geseman, in Indiana. Henry J., remained at home until he was 25 years of age; Feb. 28, 1865, married Sarah Geseman, who was born in Lawrence Township, Dec. 15, 1843, being the fourth of a family of seven children, born to Samuel and Mary (Harklerode) Lonas; he was born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1810; she in same State in the year 1813; were married rn Pennsylvania, and came West, settling in Lawrence Township on a farm, remaining here until about 1855, when they moved to Bethlehem Township; since March, 1881, have resided in Huntington Co., Ind. The children born them are John, Mary, Sarah, Jacob, Margaret, Rebecca and Samuel, all of whom reside in Indiana, except Mrs. Lonas and Mary, who reside in Bethlehem Township. Mr. Lonas moved on the farm he now owns in 1865, having but $250 when he came; afterward received $2,700 from his father; then went in debt $3,750; afterward, $5,400; has now I60 acres, all paid for and well improved, which he has been offered $110 per acre; coal has been found on his land, which has enhanced its value; he has two children-Laura A. and Nettie J.; he is a member of the Reformed Church. 804 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: JACOB LUTZ, farmer; P. 0. Massillon; was born Aug. 26, 1817, in Lancaster Co., Penn., the oldest child of Christian Lutz, who married a Lohman, his mother dying when Jacob was but 4 weeks old. Our subject was raised by his uncle, Mr. Foreman, who located in Perry Township when Jacob was 5 years old, and with whom he remained until the uncle died, in 1857. Jacob’s father moved out several years afterward, and settled in this county, from where he removed to Crawford County, and finally, to Williams County, where he died, in 1870. Jacob Lutz was married, to Polly Riggle, born in Lancaster Co., Penn., daughter of Martin Riggle, from which union has resulted one child, Laura, now Mrs. Adam Miller, of this township; he has 8 acres of excellent land, and is a Republican. WILLIAM MOFFITT, farmer; P. 0. Massillon; was born March 12, 1815, in Middletown, Washington Co., Penn., being the third of a family of six children, born to his parents, Peter and Mary (Snee) Moffitt. The grandsire of William was born in England; hrs children were Robert, William, Noah, Peter, Catharine and Mrs. Porter. Peter Moffitt was a native of County Donegal, Ire: land, born about the year 1781; his wife, Mary Snee, was a native of the same county as himself, but born ten years later; she was a daughter of William Snee, whose wife was killed in a storm; their children were as follows: Mary, Nancy, William, James and Sarah. Peter Moffitt emigrated to America about the year 1800, when a single man, landing in Baltimore; his brother, Noah, had preceded him several years. Peter was a chair-maker by trade, which vocation he followed several years in Baltimore; then went to Pittsburgh, Penn., where he was married, about the year 1808, to Mary Snee, and subsequently removed to Washington Co., Penn; thence to Smithfield, Jefferson Co., in 1817, remaining about two years; then to New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, remaining two years; next, to Mt. Eaton, Wayne Co., in 1823, remaining until 1827; thence to Dalton, where he remained until his death, which event occurred in 1850. He and wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the latter having been fifty-eight years a member. William,s father being poor, was unable to give his son anything but his blessing and his good will; leaving home at 12, he went to live with his uncle, with whom he lived until 17 years of age; then leaving, apprenticed himself to learn the shoemaker,s trade, which he followed some time; afterward sold goods; in 1839, married Lucinda, born in this township, Feb. 26, 1819, on Sec. 23, only daughter of Nathan Eldridge and Elizabeth Thacker, both being natives of Essex Co., N. Y., and came West, in 1811, locating in this township; in 1828, moved to Dalton, and kept store until 1843; then located on northwest quarter of Sec. 23, now owned by Mr. Moffitt, who came here with his father-in-law, and has been a constant resident. Mr. Eldridge died in February, 1851; his wife, Sept. 18, 1864. Elizabeth Thacker was bon in 1795; she was a daughter of Stephen, of Essex Co., N. Y. The Thacker family located in Brookfield, this township, in 1815. To Peter Moffitt and wife were born eight children, all of whom grew to man and womanhood, who were Catharine, who was the wife of Rufus Hardy, of Massillon; also Valentine, who served as Captain in Company E, 120th 0. V. I.; was a prisoner several months in Texas; he had also four sons who served all through the rebellion, and came home unscathed. William died October, 1868. Next in order comes Silliam, then Noah, Benjamin, Wesley, and James, who died in the service of his country; Noah settled in Dalton; Benjamin in Richland County; Wesley in Michigan, Genesee Co.; the last of the family was Ann Eliza, who married John Fletcher. Mr. William Moffitt has had three children born him; but two are living; Elizabeth, Mrs. James Fletcher, of Dalton; Nathan, now on the farm; he was a member of Company I, 76th 0. V. I.; was wounded at the battle of Arkansas Bluff, and was discharged on account of disability; Mary died at the age of 20; Mr. Moffrtt is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he and wife, and Nathan; daughter and husband of the Presbyterian. SAMUEL MILLER, farmer; P. 0. Massillon; was born Oct. 15, 1828, in this township, the youngest of nine children, born to TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 805 Frederick and Rebecca (Dewalt-Hess) Miller; he was born in Center Co., Penn., coming West, locating in this township, and purchasing 160 acres of land, upon which he remained until he died, which event occurred in November, I857; that of his wife in October, 1867. Samuel, our subject, remained at home until 21 years of age. Oct. 24, 1849, he was married to Nancy Kurtz, born in Lawrence Township April 27, 1830, daughter of Adam and Rebecca (Steele) Kurtz. After the marriage of Samuel, he moved on land his father gave him, upon which he lived until 1876, then moved to where he now lives. He had four children—Absalom, Amanda, wife of Theodore Princehorn, Adam S., Rebecca, Mrs, Peter Kerstetter. Mr. Miller has 325 acres. besides 60 acres of coal land. For several years he labored industriously and persistently, and was finally rewarded by the development of a mine that pays him a heavy royalty, reaching as high as $5,000 quarterly. In 1864, he enlisted in Company E, 178th O. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, as were also his mother and father. He has always voted the Republican ticket. JOHN McMILLEN, farmer; P. O. East Greenville; was born Nov. 14, 1817, in Jefferson County, near Richmond, the eighth child of John P. and Catharine (Moore) McMillen, he born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1775, son of John, a native of Ireland, she in Mercer Co., Penn., daughter of John Moore, also a native of the Emerald Isle. John P., the father of our subject, came to Ohio when he was 26 years of age (1801), and located in this county, buying 200 acres of land, which he afterward traded for mill property, and then sold out and bought 160 acres of land in this township, in 1829. When he came here there was but little improvement, but he settled and remained upon the land until 1846, when he moved to Fredericksburg, Wayne Co., where he lived until his death, which occurred Jan. 20, 1851. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church from his 26th year; was a Whig, and raised the first barn in the township, without whisky; his wife died July 13, 1867; they had five children, four of whom grew to maturity- Mary married Jacob Mandeville, in Morrow County; Alexander died in Lebanon, May 4, 1875; was a physician; John, our subject, on the homestead; James, in Akron. Our subject remained with his parents and farmed, since 1845. Sept. 9, 1845, he was married to Rebecca Krappensberger, born in Tuscarawas County Jan. 1, I825, daughter of William and Nancy (Beals) Krappensberger; he from Westmoreland Co., Penn., and she from York Co., Penn. Mr. McMillen has been continuously on the farm since he has been here; he has four children—Warner P., physician, Fort Wayne, Ind.; DeWitt H., physician, West Lebanon, Wayne Co.; Hadassah, Mrs. M. F. Brown, a widow; Nancy E., a schoolteacher. Mr. McMillen has 160 acres of land ; has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1859; also Steward of this church; was first a Whig; at present a Republican; never missed but one election. WILLIAM MAXHIMER, farmer; P. O. Pigeon Run. Among the prominent farmers and early residents of the township, is Mr. Maxhimer, who was born Aug. 26, 1818, in Franklin Co., Penn., the eldest of a family of eight children, five of whom grew to maturity, —William, Eliza, Amanda, John and Benjamin, the result of the union of Christian and Nancy (Krider) Maxhimer. Christian was born in 1796, Oct. 10, in Franklin Co., Penn., and was a son of William, who had a family of six children--John, Christian, Jacob, Elizabeth, Mary and Catharine. Nancy was born in March, 1796, in Franklin Co., Penn., daughter of George Krider, a native of Virginia. William, our subject, came West, with his parents, when he was 2 years old (1820), and located in this township, living in a stable until better quarters could be obtained; they located on Sec. 27, purchasing 160 acres of unimproved land, and with no roads leading to it; he remained on this farm 61 years, removing to Orrville, Wayne Co., in the spring of 1881; his wife died in 1870; he has been a member of the United Brethren in Christ Church for forty years; was an ardent Whig, but is now a stanch Republican. Our subject has always remained at home; in April, 1844, he married Elizabeth Cole, born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1826, daughter of 806 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Joshua and Caroline (Armstrong) Cole, he born in east part of that State, in 1800, she in Pennsylvania. Mr. Maxhimer has had five children born to him, four of whom are still living--Cecelia, Mrs. Nathan Moffitt; Clarinda, Mrs. Leonard Slusser; Franklin F., of Wayne County, and Sheridan. Mr. Maxhimer has served as Township Trustee several years, and as Clerk one year; has 90 acres of land with excellent improvements; is a Republican. REV. S. MASE, minister, Massillon; was born in 1848, in Tuscarawas Township, the second of the children of John and Mary (Crider) Mase; born Dec. 24, 1820; he was born March 9, I822, in Bethlehem Township, this county, son of William Mase, a native of Pennsylvania. Mary was a daughter of Martin. To John and Mary were born three children—John, Jr., in Hardin County; Rev. S., Rosanna E., Mrs. George Caylor, this township. Rev. S. left home at the age of 24, when he started first t o Mt. Union College, afterward going to Heidelberg, where he completed his course; in 1878, he took charge of four congregations—New Jerusalem and St. Johns, this township; St. James, in Sugar Creek Township, and Christ’s, this township; has charge since; he was married, in August, 1880, to Ida C. Hassler, born on the homestead in 1857, daughter of Joseph and Charlotte Hassler. Mr. Mase, being raised within the field of his present operations, has proven the old saw, that " a prophet is not without honor save in his own country," to be incorrect in his case, for he is filling acceptably and giving many evidences of fruitfulness in his work, right in the midst of those who have known him from his cradle. JOHN MACINTOSH, farmer; P. O. Navarre; is a native of Perry Township; born Aug. 10, 1825, being the fourth of the family, and the eldest son of John McIntosh and Elizabeth Donot. John McIntosh was born in Ireland; came to Perry Township about the year 1820; he died about the year 1828; his wife married Ludwick Young, and the children were put out. Our subject lived some time with Mr. Donot, his relative; afterward with Mr. Bixler; he learned the plasterer,s trade, which vocation he followed for thirty years; Oct. 23, 1849, was married to Anna Bixler, who was born Feb. 15, 1831, in Perry Township, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Mock) Bixler, both natives of Pennsylvania Mr. Bixler was among the early settlers; he assisted building the Ohio Canal. The first land Mr. McIntosh purchased was 25 acres in Bethlehem Township, afterward adding to the same; came to this township in 1866, purchasing 95 acres at $75 per acre, of Mr. Cresinger. Ten children were born, eight living —Almira, wife of John Whitmore; Frances, wife of Mr. Miller, in Sugar Creek Township; Samuel, Amanda, Sarah, John S. (telegraph operator), Milton J. and Clara A. Those who died were Franklin, when a babe, and Peter, who was nearly 18 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. McIntosh has now 168 acres of land, which is located in the southeast quarter of Sec. 36; is a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Bixler, father of Mrs. McIntosh; resides in Bethlehem Township, and is now 86 years of age. DAVID MILLER, farmer; P. O. West Brookfield; was born in Center Co., Penn., Aug. 22, 1815, the fourth child born to Frederick Miller. David came West, with his parents, when 3 years of age, and settled in this township. David stayed at home until 21 years of age, and at 22 married Sarah Oberlin, born in this township July 22, 1818, daughter of John Oberlin, and sister of C. N. Oberlin, of Massillon. After marriage, they moved to this place, where they have since resided. He began farming for others on the "shares," but now owns 114 acres of good land; he has eleven children--Frederick, at home; John, this township; Rebecca, Mrs. John Packard, this township; Catharine, Mrs. Jacob Myers, this township; Amelia, Mrs. George Kendrick, in Crawford Co., Ill.; Israel, same county; Caroline, Mrs. John Asleman, in Kansas; Alice, Mrs. David Mattey, Jefferson; David, at home; Sarah, at home. Mr. Miller sent three sons to the war, all of whom came safely home; he and wife are members of the German Reformed Church. JACOB NEWSTETTER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born April 9, 1830, in this township, on Sec. 12; son of Henry and Susan (Voris) Newstetter. Jacob remained TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 807 under the parental roof until 23 years of age; in June, 1853, he was married to Amanda Kurtz, who was born Feb. 18, 1846, in Lawrence Township, daughter of Adam Kurtz and Rebecca Steele; in the fall of 1854, he moved to Lawrence Township, where he lived nine years on the Kurtz farm; returned to this township in the fall of 1865, locating on the Grattz farm, situated on the northeast quarter of Sec. 21, where he has since lived; has 121 acres; has had three children born him, two living—David F., married, and resides in Greenville; Menetty, at home. The Newstetter family are all loyal Republicans from the ancestors down to the last generation. W. DALLAS OBERLIN, farmer; P. O. Dalton; is a son of Peter Oberlin, who was born in this township, on Sec. 19, Jan. 29, 1820, and raised in this township. He married Lydia Lichty, who was born in Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Mary (Schloot) Lichty, who raised four children—Abram L., Susan, Martha and Lydia. Susan married John Cully, of Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., Ohio; Martha, wife of Jacob Slayman, and resides in Carroll Co., Ill.; Abram L. resides in the same county and State. The Lichty family came West, to Ohio, about the year 1825. Peter Oberlin removed to Wood County, this State, about 1846, where he remained several years; then located, several years, in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co.; finally located permanently in this township, on the northwest quarter of Sec. 28, in this township, where he remained until his death, which occurred in February, 1872; he was a member of the Reformed Church, and Elder in the same for several years, and was an active worker in the Sunday-school cause; was Superintend-dent; his wife yet survives him, and remains on the homestead, in this township. They had five children—Sumantha, W. Dallas, Otilia, wife of Peter Poorman, in Sugar Creek Township, this county, Joseph and Ira J. W. Dallas was born in Wood County, this State; received the advantages of the common schools and the high school, at Smithville and Lexington; at the age of 19, he began teaching, and has taught twelve terms and is a successful teacher. June, 1869, he married Hadassah Hassler, Who was born in this township, daughter of Joseph Hassler; has one child—Anson Leroy; is a member of the Reformed Church, and a Democrat; has abandoned teaching, and is giving his time entirely to farming. WILLIAM E. OBERLIN, Massillon; was born in Tuscarawas Township, March 9, 1822, the sixth son in order of birth, born to Peter and Susanna (Cramer) Oberlin. Our subject was raised to farming, attending the district schools, and finishing his education in the academy, at Wooster; for some time taught school and clerked for various firms, after which he went to Wooster to school, and there resumed teaching, having taught, all told, sixteen terms. In October, 1852, he married Susan Dague, born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in 1832, daughter of Jacob and Maria (Over-ley) Dague. The Dague family came to Wayne County in 1837. After the marriage of our subject, he purchased a small piece of land, on which he lived five years, when he sold it and moved to his present place, of 70 acres, known as " Stand,s Farm," having in all about 140 acres; he has four children—Otto E., Albert B., Charles D. and Jennie M. Mr. Oberlin was elected Township Assessor about 1854, and served three terms; served also as Justice of the Peace from 1857, and was re-elected in 1881; also as Township Treasurer nineteen years; has administrated on several estates, and been guardian for ten persons; he has always been a Democrat, and is a member of the Reformed Church. JOSEPH OBERLIN, farmer; P. O. West Brookfield; was born July 5, 1826, on Sec. 19, Tuscarawas Tp., Stark Co., Ohio. He is the seventh son born to Peter Oberlin, who was a son of Adam and Eve Oberlin, who were among the early pioneers of Tuscarawas Township. Joseph was raised to man's estate under the parental roof, having received good school advantages, he improved the same, by teaching the young ideas of the neighborhood for several years. In February, 1853, he caught the gold fever and spent four years and a half in California, where he was mostly engaged in mining, returning to Stark County in 1857. Dec. 20, 1860, he married Mary Christman, born July 30, 1838, in this township, daughter of John Christman, whose 808 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: wife's maiden name was Margaret Fisher. John Christman was born Feb. 17, 1811, in Mt. Pleasant Tp., Westmoreland Co., Penn., son of Jacob, who had seven children born him, John being the eldest. John Christman was married May 16, 1833, to Margaret Fisher, who was born in 1811, in Westmoreland County. Mr. Christman emigrated to this State in I835, and purchased 160 acres in Tuscarawas Township, upon which he has since lived Mrs. Oberlin died June 9, 1879, leaving four children—Arthur C., Anna M., Inez R. and Mary L. After Mr. Oberlin's marriage he moved on the homestead, where he lived several years. He has now 100 acres on Sec. 19. Since 1869; he has resided with his father-in-law, Mr. Christman. Mr. Oberlin is a member of the German Reformed Church. JOHN POORMAN, farmer; P.O. Massillon; was born Feb. 7, 1825, near Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Penn., the youngest of a family of ten children. His parents were Peter and Mary (Richard) Poorman. Our subject came to this township with his parents in the fall of 1828, his father purchasing 320 acres of land located on Sec. 28, for which he paid $8 per acre. The farm was then in a wild condition, a large portion of which he made productive, remaining on the same until February, 1842; his wife survived him just twenty years. Of nine children left at their decease, were Rachel, wife of Jacob Humberger, of Massillon; Leah, Mrs. Jacob Culler; Charlotte, Mrs. Joseph Hassler and John of this township; David, in Defiance County; Mary, now Mrs. Joshua Kilgore, of Noble Co., Ind.; Susanna, wife of Jacob Stair, of Elkhart Co., Ind.; Barbara married George Feighner, of Macomb Co., Mich.; Peter, in Effingham Co., Ill. Our subject was raised on the farm he now lives upon. In November, 1844, he was married to Caroline Kelker, who was born in 1824, in Franklin County, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Schertzer) Kelker, who came West to Ohio about the year 1835, locating in Richland County, where they resided about two years, then moved to Springfield, and subsequently to this township where they died. Mrs. Poorman died in August, 1871, leaving seven children—Jacob L., Martha, Peter L., William H., Franklin F., Charles E. and Clara F.; Elizabeth, deceased; Jacob now resides in Reno Co., Kan.; Peter L., in Sugar Creek Township; the others are residents of this township. May 25, 1875, he married Mrs. Naomi A. Augstadt, who was born in this township, April- 10, 1839, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Birchfield) Slusser. Mrs. Poorman was first married to Ben F. Maxheimer, and by him had three children. Samuel Slusser was born in 1810 in this township; said to be the first. He was a son of Peter Slusser and died Jan. 26, 1863. Mr. Poorman has 110 acres of land. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, of which his father was one of the founders.. He has always been a Republican; has served twelve years as Township Trustee, and Clerk five. In 1873, he was elected County Commissioner and served six years. GEORGE RALSTON, farmer; P. O. West Brookfield; was born in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Penn., Dec. 24, 1826, the fifth child born to William and Jane (Roach) Ralston, William being born near Marietta, Penn., son of Joseph, who was a native of England. Jane Roach was a daughter of John, a native of Germany, who came to Pennsylvania when young, locating in Lancaster County. Joseph Ralston had six children—Rebecca, Harriet, Eliza, William, Joseph and David. John Roach had a family of two children by first wife--James and Maria. Our subject came West when he was but 8 years of age with his parents, who located in this township, buying 53 acres, where he lived four years; then moved to West Brookfield in 1839, stayed one year, and the following settled on the farm now owned by George. Our subject was married Oct. 24, 1850, to Margaret M. Cook, born in Canada in 1827, daughter of John S. Cook. Since Mr. R. was married he has remained on the farm. He has eight children—Leander D., at home; Frances M., Mrs. B. Reinoehl, of this township; Budd, on the A. & G. W. R. R.; Allen, in Brookfield; Wilbur, at home; Clara, Ella and Mary. Since Mr. R. has owned the farm, he has helped clear about 60 acres. He has now 81 acres. Father is a Democrat, boys all Republicans. Henry, William and George all served in the late TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 809 war. He is a member of Clinton Lodge No. 47, A., F. & A. M., of the I. O. O. F., Sippo Lodge, No. 48, and of Eureka Encampment. Mr. R. has served as a member of the Board of Education. His father was a Freemason, and a member of the Presbyterian Church; his wife of the German Reformed. John M. Cook, the father of the wife of our subject, was born Feb. 1, 1802; his wife, July 2, 1801; he died April 26, 1867; she, March 22, 1852. They had six daughters and one son. ADAM RODOCKER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born on Sec. 32, northeast quarter, Tuscarawas Township, May 31, 1821, the youngest of a family of eight children. His parents were Frederick and Margaret (Oberlin) Rodocker. The grandsire of Adam was Frederick Rodocker, who came from Germany to Pennsylvania when three years of age, his father being one of the pioneers in Cumberland Co., Penn. Frederick Sr., married a lady by the name of Sauers, and by her had seven children, viz. :—Henry, Philip, John, Frederick, Samuel George and Henry 2d; Frederick, Jr., was the father of Anna, Mary, Samuel, Rebecca, Sarah, John, Lydia and Adam. Margaret was the daughter of Adam and Eve Oberlin. whose marriage was blessed by the births of the following: Catharine, Barbara, Frederick, Margaret, Peter, Eve, John and Elizabeth. Frederick, Jr., the father of Adam, emigrated to Ohio in 1804, making his first settlement in New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., where he lived two years, then located in Stark County, near Canton, in 1806, where he entered a quarter section, remaining on the same ten years. His next remove was to the farm now owned by Adam, in the spring of 1816; one small cabin was on the place; the " up-stairs" was reached by a ladder placed outside; three acres only were cleared. Here this pioneer couple spent the remainder of their days, both dying of flux in 1840; his death was Sept. 24; that of his wife three days later. They were pioneer members of the Lutheran Church in this township. Adam has remained continuously on the homestead. Was married in 1843 to Catharine, born 1826 in Lancaster Co., Penn., daughter of George and Elizabeth (Stoner) Zartman, who came West in 1837. Mrs. Rodocker died suddenly at her own gateway, March 23, 1881; fourteen children were born them, ten living, viz.: Angelina, Mrs. Theo. Culler; Isaiah, in Wayne Co., Ohio; Samuel and Henry, in Defiance County; Melissa, Mrs. Jackson Reese, of Wayne County; William, Melinda, Peter P., Fernando and Clement, at home. Josiah (now deceased) was a soldier three years in the 13th 0. V. I. Isaac, Clarissa and Franklin died young. Mr. Rodocker has 230 acres and is a successful farmer. SOLOMON REINOEHL, farmer; P. O. East Brookfield; was born Sept. 28, 1812, in Lebanon Co., Penn., the eldest child born to Henry and Catharine (tangle) Reinoehl. Solomon early in life learned the blacksmith,s trade with his father. Our subject came West to Ohio in the fall of 1836, when a single man, and hired out as journeyman at Brookfield, working several years as such. At the age of 25 he was married to Eliza Kreiling, who was born in Lehigh Co., Penn., daughter of George Kreiling; who came to Wayne County in 1834, and five years later located in Tuscarawas Township, this county. After marriage,. Mr. Reinoehl set up in business for himself, at Brookfield, having at the time but $200, which he had saved from his earnings—he continued in business at that place about twenty years and then moved to the farm he. now owns, which he had purchased of his father-in-law (Mr. Kreiling) situated on Sec. 14, southeast quarter, containng 100 acres, where he has since resided. Of the children born him six are living---John, living with his father; Robison, residing at Brookfield, this township; Frank, now a law student with R. H. Folger, of Massillon; Charles, at home; Catharine, an invalid; Sarah, residing in Greene Co., Ohio, the wife of Amos Huernel. Mr. Reinoehl sent three sons to battle for his country---Hiram, George and John. Hiram and John were members of the 104th 0. V. I., Co. E. George was a member of Co. I, 44th 0. V. I., and served three years and was wounded at Franklin, Tenn., by a sharp-shooter, after his time had expired, and died from the effects of the wound. Hiram died in 1871. John lost the sight of one of his eyes while in service from the flash of a gun. Mr. Reinoehl is now comfortably 810 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: situated in life, having a good home and a sufficient competence. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. WILLIAM STANSBURY, farmer; P. O. Pigeon Run. Prominent among the early arrivals of Tuscarawas Township is the Stansburg family, who came to Ohio, locating in Jefferson County in 1810, being among the pioneers of that locality. Our subject was born April 20. 1807, in Baltimore Co., Maryland, son of Elijah Stansbury, whose father William, was one of the earliest settlers of Baltimore, and was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. He raised a family, of four sons who were -Abraham, William, Jacob and Elijah; the latter married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Eak, a native of Switzerland, who raised a family consisting of Martin, Jacob, John and Elizabeth, who was the mother of William Stansbury. The Stansbury family trace their ancestry to England. Several members of the family were prominent among the men of their time, having held positions of trust in military and civil life. Elijah Stansbury came to this township in 1811, and entered 160 acres of land in Sec. 35; also the same number of acres in Canton Township. He died in 1813, leaving five children, three sons and two daughters—Dorcas, Tice, Washington, William and Julia Ann. The family were kept together by the mother who did as well by them as her slender means afforded. She died at the advanced age of 95. Her husband was a man possessing abilities above the average of men of his time—not only a c man of education and refinement but an excellent financier. William was raised by his mother, and early in life learned the chair-maker,s trade as well as the painter's art; he painted the first house in Richmond, Jefferson Co., Ohio. May 10, 1828, he married Elizabeth Armstrong, who was born Aug. 5, 1811, in Lancaster Co., Penn.; her parents were John and Elizabeth (McKinley) Armstrong, the latter being of Irish extraction. The Armstrong family came West to Jefferson County in 1814. Caroline, Joseph, Elizabeth, Mary A., Thomas, Susan, Benjamin and Martha were the children born to John and Elizabeth Armstrong. Immediately after the marriage of our subject, he came to this township, locating on the farm he now owns, and has since been a constant resident of the township. Eleven children—John, Josiah, Joshua, Haft, Tice, Alsina, Joseph, Mahala and Absalom were the -.number who grew up. Elizabeth and Thomas died young. John, Joshua and Haft in Indiana, the others in this township. Tice, in Massillon, marble cutter; Alsina, also in the city, and the wife of Reuben Birch-field; Mahala, now of Canal Fulton, being the wife of Daniel Wilhelm; Absalom in same place; Joseph resides in this township. Mr. Stansbury has 124 acres of land. Is a stanch Republican, and has always taken a lively interest in the affairs of his county, as well as the cause of education. Has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty-five years, offrciating the greater part of the time as Steward. CHRISTIAN SNAVELY, farmer; P. O. Pigeon Run; was born Sept. 18, 1823, in Huntingdon (now Blair) Co. Penn., son of Daniel, who was born 1793, in Co., Co., Penn., of Swiss parentage. To him were born—David, Jacob, John, George, Christian, Daniel, Esther and Susan. Daniel Snavely married Susanna Rhodes, whose father was a large mil owner in Huntingdon Co., Penn. To Daniel Snavely and wife were born nine children, Sarah, the wife of Josiah Oberlin, who resides in Richland County; Christian, Elizabeth, now deceased, who married Augustus Crossland; Susan, Mrs. Isaac Brinker, settled in Bethlehem Township; Nancy, Mrs. Roupe, of Indiana; Adaline, married Jeremiah Calla; David, in Indiana; Rachael (deceased), married Mr. Cams. Of the above, five are living. Daniel Snavely was a miller by trade, also a manu• facturer of grain cradles, which business he followed the greater part of his life. He emigrated to Ohio in 1831, locating first near Canton, where he remained until about the year 1836, when he located in Tuscarawas Township, purchasing 75 acres of land in Sec. 34, costing $15 per acre, where he remained until 1869, the year of his death. He was an unpretentious and unassuming man, a worthy citizen and Christian worker, being a member of the United Brethren Church. Our subject learned the cradle business of his father with whom he worked, and has since conducted the TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 811 business. His sons have also been instructed in the same. Mr. Snavely has always remained on the homestead. He was married Jan. 1, 1851, to Rosana Armstrong, who was born in Jefferson County, 1828, daughter of John and Elizabeth (McKinley) Armstrong, Mrs. Snavely being the youngest of the girls. Seven children have been born them—Susanna E., married A. Bughman, of Elkhart Co., Ind.; Benjamin F., George R., Isaac, Daniel, Charles and Nellie G., all of this township. Mr. Snavely and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. Has 232 acres, which he carries on in connection with his cradle manufacture. REUBEN SNYDER, farmer; P. O., Navarre; born in Northumberland Co., Pa, May 2, 1819, son of Daniel Snyder and Susanna Shroyer, both natives of Pennsylvania; he was a son of Abraham, a native of Lancaster County. The father of Susanna was John Shroyer, who was likewise a Pennsylvanian. Daniel Snyder was a soldier in the war of 1812, and emigrated to this county in 1830; locating in Bethlehem Township where he purchased 160 acres of land, remaining on the samelps long as he lived; his death occurred in 1879; his wife "passed over" the year following. Eleven children were born to them, four living—Ruben, Catharine, now the wife of Thomas Shrefler, of Bethlehem; Priscilla, married Joseph Snively, who resides on the old homestead; John, in Perry Township. Daniel Snyder was a life-long Democrat, an upright man and for many years a member of the Lutheran Church. Ruben remained with his father until he was 20 years of age. In 1854, he married Eliza Shrifler, who was a native of Dauphin Co., Penn., born 1826, daughter of Conrad and Catharine (Bordner) Shrifler, both natives of Dauphin County. Mr: Shrifler served in the 1812 war. After Mr. Snyder married he began farming on his own account. For several years he worked out by the month and labored hard to secure means with which to enable him to purchase a home of his own; by diligence and economy, he at length succeeded, making his first purchase in Bethlehem Township of 100 acres. Since 1871 has resided in Tuscarawas Township; farm situated in the extreme southeast corner of the township. Has divided out his land among his children, reserving 86 acres where he now lives; also 60 acres in Sugar Creek Township. Of six children born him five are living, viz.: Adaline, now Mrs. O. F. Johnson, of Bethlehem; Daniel, same township; Finley, in Perry; Alice, Mrs. J. C. Keller, of Sugar Creek Tp.; Ohio, at home; John died when 17 years old. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Lutheran Church. JACOB STONER, farmer ; P.O. Pigeon Run; Is one of the substantial representatives of the old Keystone State. He was born in York Co., Penn., in August, 1800, son of Andrew and Margaret (Mittman) Stoner, to whom were born--Charles, Peter, George, William, Polly, Jacob, Andrew, Christopher. Samuel and Rebecca. Jacob, the subject of these lines, emigrated westward with his parents in 1818, who located in the west part of Tuscarawas Township, purchasing 160 acres situated in the southwest quarter of Sec. 21. Here the parents of Jacob lived until removed by death, which occurred in June, 1850, his wife surviving him eighteen years. Jacob remained on the homestead until 1829, when he moved to the place where he now resides, purchasing the east half of the northeast quarter of Sec. 34, which was unimproved; here he has since lived. His marriage with Peggy Rodocker was crowned by the birth of ten children, nine of the number coming to maturity, the eldest being Henry; then in order comes Josiah, John, Samuel and Louisa (twins) Jacob, Levi, Jeremiah and Fianna (twins) and Lovina, all of whom are residents of this township, except Fianna, who resides in Perry (Township), wife of Samuel Lonas, who was a native of Bethlehem Township. Mr. Stoner has raised a family of children, that have reflected honor upon their parents, all of whom are married well, and are thrifty and prosperous farmers, residents of this township. Mr. Stoner’s farm consists of 100 acres; while in his 81st year, built a large and substantial bank barn of the good old Pennsylvania kind. Mr. Stoner and family are members of the Lutheran Church. JOHN W. SHILLING, farmer; P.O. Massillon; was born Oct. 2, 1822, in Lawrence Township, he being the second of a family of nine 812 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: children. His father Samuel, was born 1802, September 16, in Lancaster County, son of Jacob Shilling, to whom were born seven children, five sons and two daughters. The Shilling family emigrated West to Stark County in 1816, locating in this township. Samuel married Sarah Weaver, who bore him the following children who grew up: Isaac, who is a merchant in Chicago, Ill.; Samuel and Henry, in Cass Co., Ind. ; Simon and John reside in California; Emily, married J. Clayton, and Sarah, Daniel Dritt, both of Cass Co., Ind.; John W., of this township. Samuel Shilling, the father of the above, was a tailor by trade, which he followed two years, removing to Lawrence Township in 1818, where he purchased land, and remained on the same until his death, in September, 1858; he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Jackson Democrat. His wife died in 1872. John W. lived at home until 23, after which for several years he was engaged in the saw mill and threshing business. In 1854, caught the gold fever and went to California, where he lived until 1865; during this time was engaged in mining and teaming. In July, the following year, married Abigail Gratz, who was born in this township. Her parents were Jacob and Sarah (Kimmel) Gratz, both hailing from Pennsylvania, and came West to this township in 1825, locating on Sec. 21, where he had purchased land which he improved and spent the remainder of his life, which went out 1858; his widow is yet living. They had seven children, six daughters and one son. In 1866, Mr. Shilling located on the farm he now owns. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically, is Republican. DANIEL SHILLING, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in this township on the farm where he now lives, Feb. 4, 1828, the youngest son of Adam Shilling and Mary Roan. Adam was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Feb. 11, 1792. His parents were John and Barbara (Oberlin) Shilling. John Shilling,s father came from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania when it was a wilderness; he had several brothers, some of whom were captured and taken off by the Indians. To John and Barbara Shilling were born Adam, Jacob, Samuel, Peter, John, "Peggy" and Catharine. The father of the above died when Adam was a lad in his teens. In 18I6, he came Westward to Ohio and settled in this township, and is yet living, having seen his fourscore and ten years (nearly). To him were born eight children, seven living, viz.: John, who resides in Canaan Tp., Wayne Co., Ohio; Joseph, in De Kalb Co., Ind; Catharine, now deceased; she married Peter Spangler, and by him had seven children—Polly, resides in De Kalb Co., Ind., wife of George Houk; Barbara resides in this township, wife of William Kitzmiller; Solomon, in Do Kalb Co., Ind.; also Elizabeth, wife of David Frantz. Adam, the father of the above, lives among his children, alternating from Indiana to this State. Daniel Shilling being the youngest, has always resided on the homestead. In January, 1852, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Fryboryer, who were from Berks Co., Penn. Mr. Shilling has four children--Jacob, who married Miss Overdurf, and resides in this township; Laura resides near Canal Fulton, wife of Albert Miller; William resides in De Kalb Co., Ind., on his father,s farm; Ettie, the youngest, at home. The homestead farm consists of 200 acres. The Shilling family are good Republicans. WILLIAM FOSTER SLUSSER, farmer; P. O. Pigeon Run. The Slusser family have been quite prominently associated with Stark County as early settlers and stanch citizens of the same. William Foster, son of Peter and Susanna (Augustine) Slusser, was born in this township in 1822. His grandsire, Phillip Slusser, was among the earliest pioneers in the county; he came West to Canton from Pennsylvania, and there settled when there was but little promise of its future as an inland town. Peter Slusser located one mile south of Brookfield, this township, in 1809, where he remained until his death (1865); his wife died five years previous. Mr. Slusser was esteemed by all who knew him, being worthy of the respect, with which he was held in the community of which he was so long a representative--both as citizen and a Christian gentleman, having been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 813 many years. Ten children were born him, three of whom are living—William Foster, George and Elizabeth, of Hillsboro, Highland Co., this State. William Foster left home at 23, Sept. 5, 1844; was united in wedlock to Harriet N. Boreland, who was born in 1827, daughter of John and Clarinda (Hoadly) Boreland who were natives of the Eastern States, and emigrated West to Ohio when the country was new, Mr. Boreland being among the pioneer school teachers. Mr Slusser. moved to his present place of living in October, I844, his land being situated in the northwest part of the southwest quarter of Sec. 35. Of three children born him but one is living—Caroline Ann, now of Mahoning Co., Ohio, being the wife of John E. Gray. Mr. Slusser and wife are members of the United Brethren, he being one of the official members of that body. JOHN L. STEELE, farmer; P. O. West Brookfield. John Latimer was born March 2I, I826, on the farm where he now lives, the only child born to James and Margaret (Latimer) Steele. Margaret was a daughter of Robert Latimer, of English descent, but born in Pennsylvania, who emigrated to Stark County at an early day, locating in Osnaburg Township, where his daughter Margaret was born. His children were, John, Benjamin, George, Parkinson and Rubert; daughters were, Margaret, Mary, Sarah, Martha and Rachel, but one of them now living, Rachel. of Coles Co., Ill. Archibald Steele was the grandfather of the above who was born in County Antrim, Ireland, his ancestors being natives of Scotland. His wife was Margaret Wilson, a native of same county as himself, whom he married in 1780, and emigrated to Lancaster Co., Penn., ten years later, remaining there until 1798, when they moved to Washington Co., Penn., where they lived until their emigration to Stark County in 1815, locating in Tuscarawas Township, northeast quarter of Sec.. 22; at the same time entered 160 acres in Sugar Creek Tp., in Wayne Co., Ohio. To him were born--Archibald, Jane, Elizabeth and James; the latter was married to Margaret Latimer, of Osnaburg, in 1824, John L. being the only issue, who has since resided on the farm that his grandsire entered, there being now four generations of the family living. His aunt Jane is yet living, being now nearly 95, and reads without glasses. Jan. 9, 1852, John L. married Margaret M. Christman, born Jan. 16, 1836, in Westmoreland Co. Penn., second daughter and youngest child of Henry and Susan Bash Christman. This union has been crowned by the birth of three children—James H., now a minister of the Gospel at Mohigan; William, a medical student; and Ida, yet at home. Mr. Steele has manifested a desire to give his children the best of school advantages. He and wife were formerly of Presbyterian faith, but since the church died out here, he and the entire family are members of the Reformed Church. Has always fellowshipped with the Republican element. CAPT. JOHN M. SMITH, deceased; was born in Pennsylvania in April, 1826; son of Sebastian Smith, who was one of the early settlers of the township, and owned a distillery in the town at an early day. He married Eliza J. Hissem, who was born April 1, 1820, in Westmoreland Co., Penn. Our subject was a farmer and school teacher, farming during the summer and teaching the young idea during the winter months. Oct. 6, 1862, he enlisted in Co. K, 110th O. V. I., and served until May 5, 1864, when he received a wound at the battle of the Wilderness that caused his death, which occurred in the hospital at Washington May 27 of that year. For his bravery and meritorious conduct he was promoted from the ranks until he was commissioned as Captain of his company, which position he held at the time of his death. He was highly respected in the community as a man and citizen. He was a Republican and a member of the I. O. P. F. His wife yet survives him, and yet bears his name. She and her son Charles M. reside together at West Brookfield, in this township. Charles M. was born May 26, 1857. HENRY STONER, farmer; P. 0. Pigeon Run; is a native of Tuscarawas Township, and was born in 1829; is the first-born of Jacob and Margaret Stoner, who was a daughter of Frederick Rodocker, who came to Stark County when it was a wilderness. Frederick married a daughter of Adam Oberlin, by whom he had 814 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Samuel, John, Polly Lydia, Sarah and Adam. Andrew Mittman, the grandsire of Henry on his mother’s side, served all through the war of the Revolution. Henry lived with his father until he was. 25. In 1853, he was married to Charlotte Culler, daughter of Jacob and Leah (Poorman) Culler. He located on the farm he now owns the year following his marriage. his farm consisting of 105 acres, situated on the southwest quarter of Sec. 27. Of nine children born to him, five are living, Loren F. being the eldest, and is a successful teacher of several years, experience; next in order of birth is Ida A., Valentine V. Ada V. and Sheridan, all of whom are on the homestead. JACOB SIBILA, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in. Kendal, now Massillon, Oct. 6, 1838, the second child born to his parents, Adam and Elizabeth Sibila. Jacob was a member of his father,s household until he was 22 years of age: In August, 1860, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Regina Witt, who was born in Perry Township in 1840, daughter of Christian Witt, one of the early residents of the township. In the spring of 1866, Mr. Sibila moved to Tuscarawas Township, locating on the homestead, where he has since resided and been engaged in farming. He has the following children living—Jacob R., Mary A., Charley, Rosa, Adam C., Joseph and Edward. He and wife are members of St. Mary's Church. JACOB UMBENHOWER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born March 13, 1817, in Jefferson Co., Va. His parents were Jacob Umbenhower and Abba Weyhult, both natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. He came West with his parents when 13 years of age, his father purchasing 137 acres of Thomas Dean, in this township, remaining on the same until 1849, when he moved to Wayne County, near Wooster, where he lived until 1864, then moved to Indiana, where he died in 1869, aged 78, his wife dying three years previous, aged 81. Jacob was of a family of six. children, viz., John, Peggy, Jacob, Fannie. Samuel and Adam. Peggy married David Bughman; Fannie married James Miller ; all of the above reside in Indiana with the exception of Jacob, who remained on the homestead. March 31, he was married to Mary Ann Ritter, born in Perry Township March 7, 1823; her parents were Daniel and Catharine (Slusser) Ritter; he was born in Chambersburg, Penn., about the year 1793; he was a son of John, who came Sest to this county at a very early day, bringing with him a wife and eight children, the country being then an almost unbroken wilderness; he died three days after his arrival, leaving eight sons for his widow to care for. The nearest neighbor was Mr. Oswalt, being nearly two miles away, who came to see them, they not being aware of the presence of any settlers anywhere about. Mrs. Ritter afterward married a Krider. Daniel, the father of Mrs. Umbenhower, was a weaver by trade, vet afterward farmed; the year of the cholera he moved from Perry Township to Massillon, and for over two years and a half was engaged in running a hotel, called the Jake Miller Tavern; afterward moved down near Richville and purchased a farm, remaining on the same until his death, which occurred in 1.850; his wife survived him eight years. Of the eight sons above mentioned, who were born to John Ritter, were Jonas, Daniel, Henry, David, Joseph, Isaac, Jacob and John. To Daniel Ritter and wife were born nine children—Elizabeth, Mrs. John Umbenhower, in Elkhart, Ind.; Philip, in Iowa; Sarah, married William Dipford, of Iowa; Jonathan, of Richland Co., Ill. ; Katie Ann, the wife of Jacob Copper, who resides in Iowa; William,. in Newton, Jasper Co., same State; Rebecca, Mrs. John Haines, of Mt. Union; and Mrs. Umbenhower, wife of Jacob. After the marriage of the above, he lived in Perry Township four years, then came to this township, on the farm adjoining, where they remained three years, finally locating on their present farm in 1849. Mr. Umbenhower is a sucessful farmer; has over 700 acres of laud, much of which is underlaid with coal. Ho has three children—Hiram, Franklin and Charles; are members of the U. B. Church. DANIEL WAMPLER, farmer; P. O. West Brookfield; born Dec. 23, 1818, in Frederick Co., Md., being the youngest of two children born to Frederick and Ann M. (Siess) Wampler. Frederick was born Feb. 11, 1785; his TUSCARAWAS TOWNSHIP - 815 wife, Nov. 29, 1.792. His father, John Wampler, was a native of Switzerland; his wife, Dorothy Hiller, was born in France. John Wampler emigrated to York Co., Penn., where he settled, and raised a family of six sons and three daughters—Lewis, Jasper, Leonard, George, Frederick, David, Eve, Susan, and another name unknown. Ann Siess was a daughter of George, whose wife's maiden name was Aechenbrad; to them were born George, David Benjamin, Samuel, Jacob, Annie, Barbara and Elizabeth. John Wampler, the grandfather of Daniel, served as a soldier in the Revolution; his son, Frederick, was drafted in the war of 1812, but sent a substitute in his stead. He was a mason by trade, but finally turned his attention to the tanning business, which he followed up to 1827, when he emigrated to Stark County, remaining in Sugar Creek Township until April, 1830; during this time, he had purposed settling in Seneca County, having entered 160 acres of land, but, the locality proving unsatisfactory, he returned to this county and purchased the farm now owned by our subject; 80 acres was the amount purchased. He remained on this farm until his death, which occurred April 25, 1858, aged 73 years 3 months and 14 days. He was an upright man, and highly respected by all who knew him. Daniel was raised a farmer, and has always remained continuously on the farm. In 1847, he was married to Nancy Rudy, born in Lancaster Co., Penn., daughter of ;William Rudy, whose wife's maiden name was Kellenberger, and by her had Martin, Levi, Daniel, George, Grabill, Eliza, Maria, Nancy and Catharine. The Rudy family came Sest about the year 1837, locating in this township. Mrs. Wampler died in 1850, leaving two sons, William F. and George L. In 1852, he married Elizabeth Walter, born in 1827, in Allegheny Co., Penn., daughter of John Salter; his wife's family name was Roup. Mr. Sampler, by his last wife, has ten children— Amanda, Sabina, Maria, Emma, John, Paul, Barbara, Lizzie, Amos and Jane. Amanda resides in Wooster, and is the wife of S. W. Meeks; Sabina, near Dalton, Mrs. J. M. McDowell; Maria, Mrs. R. 0. Ellis, of this township; Emma, Mrs. Joseph Updegraff, of Pigeon Run. Mr. Wampler is a member of the same church to which his father belonged--Reformed; has 195 acres of land. His sister, Sabina, married John Harshey. JOHN WEFLER, farmer; P. 0. Pigeon Run; is a self-made man; was born March I5, 1821, and baptized on the 20th, in Switzerland, eldest of the family. His parents were John and Susan (Gausen) Weiler. The grandsire of our subject was Peter Wefler, who married Magdalena Seickendolar, and raised a large family, among whom were Peter, John, Jacob, Samuel and David; the daughters were Anna, Magdalena, Mary, Elizabeth, and others whose name cannot now be given. Susan was a daughter of John Gausen, whose wife was Elizabeth Geiger, and by her he had four children--John, Christian, Susan and Elizabeth. The Wefler family came to America in 1837, sailing on the Franconia, a sailing vessel, which occupied thirty-three days in making her voyage; came to Massillon the same year; lived in Paris two years, then moved to Knox Township, in Columbiana County, where they lived four years; afterward removed to Mt. Union, where they stayed until 1845, when they located in Perry Township. Mr. Weiler remained with his father until 23 years old, giving his father the benefit of his labor. Then, leaving home poor, he began farming on rented land in Perry Township, remaining on one farm fifteen years. In the spring of 1859, he came to this township; he and his brother Christian purchased 160 acres of land, which they carried on in partnership for some time, when he purchased his brother's interest, and has since resided on the farm. In August, 1859, Mr. Weiler married Ann Mary Smith, a native of Switzerland, born in June, 1831, daughter of John Smith and Susan Bucher. who came to Ohio in 1848. Mr. Wefler has ten children-- William H., Sophia (Mrs. John Spuhler, of Massillon), Ann M. (Mrs. McPherson), Lucy, John, Simon, Elizabeth, Rosana, Clara E. and Daniel M., all of this township. Mr. Wefler's brothers and sisters were Susanna, Eliz abeth, Christian, Samuel, Catharine, Mary and Jacob, who grew up to manhood and womanhood. Mr. Weiler is now one of the well-to-do farmers of the township, having 220 816 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: acres of land, and choice farm buildings thereon; a member of the German Reformed Church. J. B. SENDLING, farm and dairy; P. O. Massillon; was born Dec. 24, 1833, in Perry Township, and is the fourth son of a family of twelve children born to John Adam and Christina (Held) Wendling; the former was born Nov. 15, 1804, in the Rhine country, son of Michael and Mary (Dabuse) Wendling, who had six children born to them, viz., John Adam, Henry, Valentine, Barbara, Elizabeth and Margaret. John Adam came to America in 1833 locating in Massillon July 10 of the same year; he was a locksmith and nail-maker, which vocation he followed for many years. His wife died April 23, 1869, having borne him twelve children--Philip, Henry, Jacob, John, Elizabeth, Adam, Caroline and Christina, were those who grew up. Philip, Adam and Henry served in the late war. Henry was a member of the 3d Ohio Battery, and served three years and three days; he died at Nashville, Tenn. Adam was in the 18th Regulars, 2d Battalion, and served over four years, and was confined about fifteen months as a prisoner in Andersonville, Libby and at other points. Philip was a member of Co. A, I3th 0. V. I., and served three months. Jacob R. learned the saddler's trade at Massillon, following the same about seventeen years. Jan. 4, 1856, he set up in business for himself, continuing until February, 1864, when he engaged in farming. On Feb. 3, 1863, he married Mrs. Margaret Brechbill, born in 1827, in Westmoreland Co., Penn., daughter of John and Nancy (Brinker) Brechbill. Mr. Wendling has three children--Nancy J., Mary C. and Jacob J. Since 1875, he has been engaged in the dairy business, which he runs in connection with his farming. He is a member of the Lutheran Church; also of the I. 0. 0. F., and also of the Encampment, of the Knights of Pythias: is a stanch Republican. He has 165 acres of land. A. L. YOUNG, fanner; P. 0. East Greenville; is the fourth son and seventh child born to Cyrus and Margaret Young. He was born on the homestead, in Lawrence Township, April 7, 1859. Abram Lincoln Young was raised to farming pursuits, and at the age of 16 took charge of the farm he now occupies, situated in Tuscarawas Township, consisting of 320 acres, which lies as follows: 160 being that of the northeast quarter of Sec. 17; the remainder is the northwest quarter of Sec. 16, all of which belonged to Cyrus Young, now deceased. Abraham was married, in December, 1880, to Esther Hartel, who was born in Marshallsville, Wayne Co., Ohio, eldest daughter of Lewis and Mary (Gensemer) Hartel, who are natives of Germany. They had three children born to them--Esther, now Mrs. A. L. Young; Otto and Pearl May. He located on his farm in March, 1881, and is now engaged in the management of it. CASPER J. ZIEGLER, blacksmith, West Brookfield; W as born March 14, 1843, in Bavaria, son of Casper J. Ziegler and Dorothy Fazer. The grandfather of our subject was named Sebastian Zeigler. The subject cf these lines came to America with his parents in 1847, to Buffalo, N. Y. Six children were born to his parents, Casper being the eldest; the others, in order of their birth, were: Philip, Elizabeth, Helena, Wendling and Mary. His father was a weaver by occupation, but his son Casper chose the trade of blacksmith, which he began learning at the age of 17; after its completion, he worked at Buffalo, Oil City and other places. His father and mother died in New York State, the former in 1866, his mother the year following. After her death, he came to Ohio, locating in West Brookfield; soon after his arrival, he formed a partnership with Daniel Hemperly, which business association lasted until 1875, when Mr. Hemperly withdrew; since that time, he has continued the busi- floss at the same old stand. Sept. 8, 1868, he married Agnes Sweetter, who was born in Switzerland Jan. 1, 1850, daughter of Nicholas Sweetter; this union has been blessed with five children--Elizabeth, John, Philip, Rose and George. He was raised in the Catholic faith, and is a Democrat. Having seen the baneful effects of intoxicating liquors, he has become strongly opposed to their use in any form, and votes Prohibition.   SANDY TOWNSHIP - 817 SANDY TOWNSHIP. THOMAS A. BARNES, farmers P. O. Waynesburgh. The grandfather of our subject, Gen. Barnes, was a native of Ireland, where he married Jane Parks; they emigrated to Amer- ica and first settled in. Pennsylvania, subsequently removing to Sandy Tp., where they remained until their deaths. They were parents of four children—Andrew, who died in Iowa; Thomas, the father of our subject; Ann Beatty, now a resident of Carroll Co. and Robert, living in Iowa. Thomas was born in Pennsylvania, and came with his parents when they came to Ohio about 1824; he married Miss Ann Guiney, of Sandy Tp., and was engaged in agricultural pursuits in the township until hrs death, in 1836; his wife is still living in Carroll Co. Their children are as follows—Elizabeth Calwell, living in Carroll Co.; Jane Sutton, a resident of Jefferson Co., and Thomas A. born in 1836, after the death of his father. His mother subsequently married Francis Brothers, and removed to Paris Tp., where our subject passed his early days. In 1862, he enlisted in Co. B, 104, O. V. I., and was in severe and active service until the close of the war. In the fall of 1865, he married Emma H. Tritt, of Minerva, and in 1866, removed to Brown Tp., and en. gaged in farming, m esiding there until 1874, when he was elected to the responsible position of County Treasurer, he removed his family to Carrollton, and for four years faithfully and honorably administered the affairs of that office. In 1879, he came to Sandy Tp., and purchased the Firestone farm, about one-half mile North of Waynesburgh, where he has since resided. He has 80 acres of fine valley land, and has improved his place by an elegant and tasty residence Mr. Barnes is an efficient and practical man in all things, and deserving of the esteem and respect ac- corded him. They have one child, Henry F., at home. ELI BROTHERS, farmer; P. O. Magnolia; is an extensive farmer of the township and a representative of an old pioneer family. His father, Jonas Brothers, was a native of Pennsylvania, and camp with his parents to Stark Co., when a lad; they located_ in Pike Tp., and were residents of that community the remainder of their lives. Jonas married in that locality Polly Bordner, and passed the greater portion of his life there; he died in Hancock Co.; his wife died in Sandy Tp., she was the mother of twelve children, of whom the following are now living—Esther, Mrs. Cox, a resident of Hancock Co.; Eli, Jacob, living in Canton Tp.; Ananias in Hancock Co., and Martha, Mrs. Darr, also living in Canton Tp. Ananias was a soldier of the late war, serving about four years. Eli was born in Pike Tp., in December, 1823. He was reared and brought up upon a farm, and has made that occupation his life work. Commencing life with no pecuniary assistance he has accumulated a large tract of fertile and improved land, which is the direct result of honest and efficient industry. He now owns 450 acres, a portion of which lies in Pike Tp. His land is cultivated to general farming, but he also gives a large share of attention to sheep-raising, usually shearing from two to three hundred annually. Mr. Brothers was united in marriage in 1853 to Miss Sarah Bowman, daughter of Henry Bowman, of Pike Tp. They have six children—John, now in Canton; Emma, Mrs. Sickafoose, in Pike Tp.; Cora, Curtis A., Hallie and Nannie. Mr. Brothers has been a resident and land-owner of the township since 1848, when he purchased part of the land upou which he now lives. He has served the township as Trustee, and always takes a leading hand in matters of public interest and importance. He, with his wife, is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. IRA BOWMAN, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia; is a son of John Bowman, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802, and came to Pike Tp., when he was a boy, with his parents; he remained in that township until he was married to Lydia Whitler, of Bethlehem Tp., when he removed to Sandy Tp., and has been a resident there since, and until a few years ago engaged in farming; he is now living with his son, Henry, who has 818 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: purchased the old homestead farm, and is taking care of his parents in their declining years; they have had seven children—five now living—Sarah Bonbrak, living in Indiana; John in California. Henry, Hannah Newton, a resident of Carroll county; and Eli; Lydia, died while young; Samuel was a volunteer in the U. S. Service in the 51st O. V. S; was taken prisoner at Chickamauga, and died in Andersonville prison; Eli was born in Sandy Tp., in 1845, and has been a resident of the township since; he has devoted his entire attention to agriculture, and is one of the successful and respected farmers of that section; he bought his present location in 1870; he has 100 acres of improved land, and cultivates it to general farming; he was also in the late service, enlisting in the 162nd O. N. G., and was with his company during its entire service; he was married in November, 1866, to Miss Emma J. Miller, a native of Tuscarawas Co.; they have three children living—Samuel M., Riley E., and Eli N. Mr. Bowman is now serving as one of the Township Trustees, and has always been found upon the right side in matters of public improvement and education. Henry Bowman was born in Sandy Tp., in 1840; he is now farming the old homestead farm which he has recently purchased; he has 100 acres of the fertile land which lies adjacent to the " Sandy Valley," and does a general farming business; he has an extended army experience, being a member of the 51st O. V. I., and in active and arduous service for three years; he participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Atlanta, and all the battles of the Army of the Tennes- see; he was married in 1868 to Elizabeth A. Farber, of Carroll Co.; they have four chil- dren—John F., Elizabeth, Franklin P., and Maggie M. IRA D. BROWNSON, farmer, P. O. Waynesburgh ; is a representative of one of the old pioneer families who settled in Sandy Tp. at an early day. The father of our subject, Charles Brownson, came with his parents to the township, and was a resident of the township up to his death, which occurred in 1855. His mother's maiden name was Sarah Beyer ; her parents, Conrad and Margaret Beyer, were both natives of Pennsylvania, and pioneers of Sandy Tp., locating, in 1817, in the Northern portion and where Conrad Beyer, jr., now resides; were residents there until their deaths. Sarah was born in Sandy Tp., in 1820; she was married to Charles Brownson, in 1847. Only two children now survive—Margaret, now the wife of Wm. Shearer, and living in Sandy Tp., was married in 1860. Mr. Shearer is a son of Adam and Eliza Shearer, old settlers and residents of Osnaburg Tp., when William was born, in 1842; they have three children, Elnora, Ada and Eliza. Ira D. Brownson was born in Sandy Tp., in 1848 ; he has always been engaged in farming, and is now the owner of 73 acres, which is part of the land entered and cleared by his ancestors. He was united in marriage in 1869, to Miss Eliza Baxter, of Carroll Co. They have three children—William, Wesley and Ira. Mrs. Brownson is living with her daughter Margaret, in Sandy Tp. JAMES BOYD, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a native of Ireland, where he was born in 1826. He emigrated to the United States, in 1846, landing in Philadelphia, where he remained for ten years; after which he went to the oil regions of Pennsylvania, remaining there about five years, engaged in various occupations. In 1863, he came to Stark Co., and commenced farming, buying the Blythe farm, near Waynesburgh, where he has since resided. Mr. Boyd ins devoted his entire attention to agriculture, in which he has been eminently successful. He now owns 345 acres of land in the township, all of which is under a high state of cultivation; and in location it cannot be excelled. He was married in Philadelphia, in 1850, to Miss Isabella Campbell. She died in 1875, leaving one child—McClure—who was married in 1879 to Miss Susan Richie; they have one son—James C. McClure is now living upon part of his father's farm, in Sandy Tp. Mr. Boyd was united to a second wife, Miss Cordelia Rogers, daughter of J. B. Rogers, of Sandy Tp., in 1876. They are both members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Boyd is a conscientious and honored citizen, and an exalted member of the community in which he resides. EDWARD BOORY, deceased; was born in Switzerland in 1814, and emigrated SANDY TOWNSHIP - 819 to America with his parents when he was ten years of age; they located upon a farm near Minerva, where, his early days were passed. At the age of 16, he commenced to learn the Tanners' trade in a Tannery near Minerva, subsequently working for Judge Green wood, at Paris; from there he went to St. Louis, where he worked for some time, finally returning to Ohio, and embarking in a business venture for himself, going into partnership with a man named Kugel, at Minerva. In March, 1848, he came to Waynes- burgh, and bought out a small Tannery from John Souser, which he enlarged and improved; he established a large and successful business, and accumulated a handsome property, all of which was secured by his industry and good business management. He was an honored and respected citizen, and served as a member of the Common Council, and took a leading interest in the schools and education. He was a member of the Waynesburgh Masonic Lodge, serving as Treasurer of that body for some years. He was a member of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Boory was united in marriage in 1846, in Minerva, to Miss Annis Anderson. They had five children, only three of whom are now living--William., Mary Poole and Cynthia Hewitt, all residents of Waynesburgh. Mr. Boory died in Waynesburgh, Oct. 14th, 1878; his wife still survives him. Wm. Boory was born in Waynesburgh, in 1851, and learned his trade with his father, in his earlier years; he was engaged in partnership with him for five years previous to his death, after which he succeeded him in the business which is now owned and operated by him. He was married in 1874, to Miss Mattie Clark, of Waynesburgh. He is now serving the township as Treasurer, and has been a member of the Corporation Council since his father's death. J. M. BYE, physician and surgeon; Waynesburgh,- is a native of Ohio, born in Hanover Township, Columbiana Co., March 2, 1835. His father being a farmer, our subject passed his earlier years upon the farm. He acquired a good education, attending the Union Schools at New Lisbon and Hanover, becoming a teacher at the latter place in the Union school. He followed teaching for five years, receiving pay one of those years for thirteen months service. In 1858, having decided upon the profession of medicine, he entered the office of Dr. John Yates, of Hanover, and began the study of his life-work. Dr. Bye is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and received his diploma at Ann Arbor in 1863. He entered immediately upon the practice of his profession at Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., where he remained two years; and then, after one month's service in the hospital at Frederick City, Md., removed to Waynesburgh, where he has been in continuous practice up to the present writing, 1881). He was united in marriage in 1863 to Miss Mary E. Keith, daughter of J. G. Keith, Esq., of Canton. They have two children—Miss Carrie B., attending school in Canton, and Joseph K., aged seven years. Dr. Bye's parents were of Quaker descent; his father died in Columbiana Co. in 1848, his mother surviving until 1880. Dr. Bye is a member of the County Medical Association, and served as Vice President of that body the past year; and is also a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders of Waynesburgh. He is one of the leading physicians of the county, and an intelligent and esteemed member of the community in which he resides. He, with his wife, is a member of the Disciples' Church of Waynesburgh. RICHARD BLYTHE, deceased, was born in Fayette Co., Pa., in 1808, he was a son of Henry and Sarah Blythe, who emigrated to Jefferson Co., O., about 1812, where they located some land and remained residents. Here Richard passed his early life. He came to Sandy Tp., about 1832, and purchased what is now the Boyd farm, and began farming operations there. He was united in marriage May 5, 1836, to Miss Margaret Robertson, who is a native of Pennsylvania, and came with her parents to Ohio in 1822, at which time she was two years old. They remained upon that farm until 1864, when it was disposed of to James Boyd, and they then removed to near Mapleton, purchasing a farm known as the John Shearer farm. Here they continued residents until his death, which occurred May 14, 1868. He served as Township Trustee, and was an honored member of society, and a conscientious christian and member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Blythe remained upon the Mapleton farm for three years after his death, when she removed to 820 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Waynesburgh, where she is now pleasantly situated. They had nine children, as follows —Sarah J. McKonkey, of Mapleton; Eleanor Thompson, Brown Tp.; Ann E., deceased; John C., a member of 19th 0. V. I., who was killed in service at the battle of Stone River; Usher Criswell, Canton Tp.; Alice Dougherty, Columbus, 0.; James D; Laura L. and Mary E. JAMES D. BLYTHE, merchant; P. 0. Waynesburgh; was born in Stark Co., in 1854. He was upon the farm until the age of 14, when he commenced to learn the blacksmith,s trade in Carrollton, working at it over a year and then engaging at rail-roading for nearly three years. He then engaged in traveling for three months, in the Enlarging Picture-process business. He then engaged in trade with J. C. Elsass, in Waynesburgh, in the provision business, commencing in November 1875, and continuing over a year in partnership, after which he was engaged in that business alone for one year. He then disposed of that business, and in 1878 entered into partnership with Wm. Raedel,with whom he is still associated. He was married in January, 1879, to Miss Annie E. Newkirk, of Pennsylvania. They have two children—Mary M. and Richard H. Mr. Blythe has served as a member of the Common Council for two terms, and is one of the progressive and promising business men of the community. LEW. S. BONBRAK, tinware, stoves, etc.; P. 0. Waynesburgh, was born in Magnolia, in 1857. He commenced to learn his trade when he was 15 years of age, with Robert Jones, remaining with him for two years, and then went to Salem and continued under instructions there for about a year, finishing his trade; after which he returned to Waynesburgh arid worked at his trade with James Hewitt a year; he then went to Minerva and worked for Alexander a short time, subsequently returning to Waynesburgh and again entering the employ of Hewitt. In 1877 he became associated with Robert Jones, under the partnership name of Jones & Bonbrak; they bought out Hewitt and continued in partnership together until February, 1881, when the partnership was dissolved and Mr. Bonbrak commenced an enterprise in the Sweet and Painter block, where he still red mains. While with Jones they invented and patented the " Improved continous sheet and cap combined Iron Roofing," which L. Scott & Co. are now introducing upon the market with improving success—a more extended notice appearing elsewhere. Mr. Bonbrak is also the inventor and patentee of an " eavetrough," which is a most valuable patent, and can be manufactured without a seam, in lengths of 10 feet, the longest upon the market being 55 inches. This is to he placed upon the market as soon as suitable machinery can be made for its manufacture. He also has an eve-trough fastener, which he has applied for a patent upon. Mr. Bonbrak is occupying one of the largest and finest salesrooms in the town; he carries a large stock of goods in tinware stoves and house-furnishing goods, and is constantly adding new features. He was elected to the office of corporation clerk at the last election, which office he is now administering. He is the local correspondent for several county papers, and ranks as one of the enterprising men of Waynesburgh. Mr. Bonbrak was married in January, 1879, to Miss Lizzie McElhinney, of Carroll Co.; they have one child, Jennie L. GEORGE CASPER, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia ; was born in Alsace, now a German possession, in 1819. His parents, Jacob and Margaret Casper, emigrated to America about 1832, settling in Sandy Tp., where the remainder of their days was passed. George has followed the occupation of farming all of his life, and has been a resident of the township since the removal of his parents there. He now owns 240 acres of land, and his homestead farm is finely improved with buildings, and ornamented by a new and elegant residence. He was married in 1846 to Miss Louisa Ullman, of Rose Township, Carroll Co. They have twelve children, all living—William, a resident of Pike Tp. ; Hannah Tresler, living in Sandy Tp. ; Jacob, in Indiana ; Susannah Richards, in Indiana ; Isaac, living in Indiana, teaching school ; Henry, in the harness trade, Waynesburgh ; Annis Newton, Pike Tp. ; James, Ida, Edward, Curtis and Abraham. Mr. Casper is one of the solid, substantial farmers of the township, and universally respected. AUGUSTUS R. ELSON, miller; P. 0. SANDY TOWNSHIP - 821 Magnolia; is a son of Richard Elson, a native of Brooke Co., Va.; born July 12, 1797. Richard Elson passed through a varied and interesting life; he was raised upon a farm, and began life for himself upon the Ohio river, engaged in carrying provisions down the river upon flat-boats, which he had built himself, and disposing of the whole cargo in Southern cities. This occupation he was engaged in for seven years. He would walk the entire distance back to his home at the end of his trip, carrying his money in a knap-sack and using it for a pillow, many nights lying out under the stars. Upon one occasion, upon arriving South, he found an epidemic raging with such violence that he was forced in order to get home, to make a coast-voyage to New York, from which place he walked home. He came to Ohio soon after his parents had settled in Osnaburg Tp. and bought a small piece of land near there. After the death of his father, he, with his brother, operased and controlled the home farm. He soon after began large and extensive farming operations in Sandy Township, entering a quarter section of land, where C. C. Elson now lives. About 1834-5 he purchased three quarters of land in and around Magnolia, in partnership with John W. Smith. They erected a sawmill, and sawed out the timber for the gristmill, which was coon after erected. The mill was originally made 40 feet square; it has been in operation from that time forward, and has made an extended reputation. They also located the town of Magnolia, which is now a thriving village. Soon after Mr. Elson moved his family upon his land, there occupying a small log house for some years. He then disposed of his share in the mill property to Smith, and removed to his farm north of Waynesburgh, remaining there until 1839, when he bought the entire mill property and moved to Magnolia, where he resided until his death. He disposed of the mill to his son, Augustus R., in 185I, and was extensively engaged in farming until his death. He was one of the largest land owners in the township, and the land purchased by him, although condemned by others, proved to be the most fertile and valuable in that region. He secured the post-office for Magnolia, and was Postmaster for many years; also served in many other offices of public trust. He was married in 1.827 to Miss Sophia F. Boegel, of Waynesburgh ; she died in 1829, leaving three children—Margaret and Ca tharinetwins. Margaret, now the wife of Wm. H. Greer, of Magnolia, and Catharine, wife of Dr. Whitacre, now living in Iowa, formerly of Magnolia, and the subject of this sketch. Mr. Elson was married to a second wife, Sarah A. Brandon, of West Virginia ; she died in 1847, leaving. three children—Mary F. Redman, living in Iowa, Corwin C., of Sandy Tp., and Richard, jr. Mr. Elson died Aug. 28,1879. A. R. Elson was born in Sandy Tp., in 1829. He began life upon his father,s farm, and upon their removal to Magnolia, and commencing milling operations, he entered the mill, and became thoroughly conversant with that occupation. To this he has devoted his entire life, and at it he has achieved a wonderful success. Mr. Elson has, by continued re-building and enlarging, secured one of the largest mills in that section. He is continually adding new and improved machinery, and contemplates, during the season of 1881, to build more additions to his buildings, and thoroughly overhaul it and add new features. His power is furnished by the best water canal imaginable, and is sufficient to run his immense establishment day and night, during the entire year. Something of an idea can be furnished by the statement of the amount of business done by him; from the wheat season of 1880 until April, 1881, ground over 31,000 bushels of wheat. Mr. Elson is one of the prominent, enterprising business men of Ohio. Honorable in all of his dealings, and possessing genial and social attributes of high order, he honors to the utmost the community in which he resides. He was united in marriage in December, 1855, to Margaret E. Ross, of Waynesburgh. They have seven children living—Austin R., born June 17, 1857; Richard R., born March 8,1860; Emma F., born Aug. I8,1862; John R., born April 3, 1865; Frank, born Sept. 16,1869 ; Maggie E., born Jan. 24, 1874, and Harry E., born Sept. 27, 1879. Mr. Elson has served as township trustee, has been of great service to the educational interests of Magnolia, and is identified with the development of all public measures that promise to advance the interests of the people. He owns and operates a saw and planing-mill, and was the 822 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: originator of Chaddock & Sons' Woolen Mill of Magnolia. He erected in Magnolia, in 1878-79, an elegant brick residence, which is finely appointed. JOHN H. ELSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburg; is the oldest representative of an old and prominent pioneer family; his grand-parents were pioneer settlers of West Virginia; his father, John Elson, was a native of Maryland; he married in West Virginia Miss Margaret Wiggins, a native of that State; they emigrated to Ohio in 1820, locating near Mapleton, in Osnaburg Township, where they purchased some land and began to improve it; his father, however, only lived a short time after their arrival, dying in 1822; his mother survived several years after; there were ten children in the family, only three now living—Thomas W., a resident of Wayne Co., Iowa ; Charity Wilson, living in Mapleton; and John H., the subject of this sketch. John was born in West. Virginia in 1806, and was fifteen years of age at the time of his parents removal to this county, since which time he has been a resident of the county, and of Sandy Township since 1833; his purchase of land in Sandy was in 1829; he was married in 1833 to Miss Osie Wilson, born in Osnaburg Township in 1815, and daughter of Douglas Wilson, also a pioneer, a more extended sketch of him appearing elsewhere. Mr. Elson has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all his days, and is one of the prominent farmers of Stark County; he is one of the large landowners of that section, part of which he has disposed of to his children. Mr. and Mrs. El-son have had thirteen children, eight of whom are now living—Sarah Ann Wilson, living in Pennsylvania; James W. died at the age of 13; Wm. P., a resident of Missouri; Douglas W. died an infant; John H. Elson, Jr., died in the service of his country. He enlisted in September, 1861, in Fremont's body guard, which was soon disbanded, and soon after he became a member of the 51st O. V. I., and served until Jan. 2,1863, when he was wounded at the battle of Stone River, and died a few days after in the hospital. Henry C., Sandy Tp.; Vallonia V.; Venilia Frame, living in Missouri; Owen T. died an infant; Edwin W., living in Missouri; Emma L., in Missouri; B. Frank, married to Miss Olive M. Sickafoose, of Sandy Tp., in 1880, and now farming in Sandy Tp.; and Florence N., who died at the age of 12 years. Mr. Elson has served the township as Trustee, and always been an advocate for measures to promote the prosperity and best interests of the township. He has devoted his time exclusively to his farming interests, and has made it a successful life-work. H. C. ELSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; was born in Sandy Township in 1842. He is a son of John and Osie (Wilson) Elson of Sandy Tp. Our subject was an assistant at home until the breaking out of the rebellion, when he enlisted Nov. 12, 1861, in the 19th O. V. I. He was in severe service all through the struggle, and participated in the following battles : Pittsburg Landing, Farmington, Corinth, Perryville, Crab Orchard, Stone River, Chattanooga, Pickett's Mills, Pine Knob, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochee, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Lovejoy Station, Columbia, Franklin and Nashville. He was taken prisoner Jan. 2,1863, in the Stone River fight, and upon the same day his brother, John, was wounded, and confined in Libby Prison for one month, fortunately being exchanged after one month. He passed through all of the engagements of the regiment, and was mustered out at San Antonro, Texas, Nov. 25, 1865. Returning home he rented his father,s farm for three years, and in the spring of 1869 bought eighty acres of his father, where he has since resided. Mr. Elson has one of the finest locations in the township, and has improved his place with superior buildings. He was married Oct. 22,1868, to Miss Elizabeth C. Hewitt, daughter of William Hewitt, of Waynesburgh. They have four children—Loretta O., Eliza B., Jessie M. and Margaret E. C. C. ELSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Richard and Sarah A. (Brandon) Elson; he was born in Magnolia in 1841, and assisted when a youth in the management of his father's land; he was in the service, enlisting in Oct. 1861, in Co. K., 51st O. V. I. under the command of Stanley Mathews, and served all through the war; enlisting first in the three years service, and subsequently as a veteran he served in all of the battles of his regiment—and never missed a day’s service in 38 months, at the time of the discharge he was ranking First Sergeant; upon SANDY TOWNSHIP - 823 his return to Magnolia, he assisted at home for about two years, and in 1868 moved to his present location, north of Waynesburgh, upon land first entered by his father; he as married March 28, 1872, to Miss Salina L. Rutter, of Waynesburgh; they have three children—Mary Kate, Fannie B., and Paul R. Mr. Elson has now 320 acres of rich valley land, which he has under superior cultivation and elegantly improved in buildings. He has served the township as Trustee, and is one of the most respected and enlightened citizens of the township; he devotes his time entirely to his farming interests, but also keeps up to the' spirit of the advanced times in matters of intelligence and progress. RICHARD ELSON, JR., farmer; P. O. Magnolia; was born in Magnolia, May 4, 1847, in the house in which he now lives; he has been identified with farming interests from his youth up, and now owns over 300 acres of the rich land of the "Sandy Valley;" he makes a specialty in sheep; and also in raising garden products, for which his rich soil seems especially adapted. Mr. Elson has been a resident of Sandy Tp. his entire life, and is foremost in all public measures and in good works; he gives his whole attention to the management of his land. He was united in marriage Nov. 4, 1874, to Miss Catharine A. Baxter; she was born in Hancock Co. Va., in November 1850; they have two children living—Mary R., born in August, 1875, and Ella D., born in March, 1877; Charley B. died an infant. WILLIAM H. EVANS, merchant tailor, Waynesburgh ; was born in Chester Co., Pa., in 1849. He commenced learning his trade at the age of 12 years, in Wilmington, Delaware, remaining there about six years ; he then went to Elkton, Md., where, for two years, he was engaged at his trade, as cutter ; from thence to Philadelphia, where he was employed in the trimmrng department of Wannamaker's establishment ; subsequently returning to Elkton, Md., where, under the firm name of Evans & Desmond, he embarked in a business venture of his own, continuing there two years ; he then disposed of his interest and came to Ohio, locating at Salineville, where he was employed at his trade about a year, and then, for a little recreation, took a short trip abroad, visiting many of the continental cities. Upon his return to America he located in Waynesburgh, in 1872, starting in a small way in the merchant tailoring line. Here he has since resided, having established a large and flourishing trade, and carrying a complete and extensive line of goods. Mr. Evans has been making a specialty of military and band uniforms, and in that branch has secured an extended trade, which is not confined to Ohio, but extends to neighboring States. He is a skillful and proficient artist in his profession, and fully deserving of the success which has attended his business. He was united in marriage in 1872, to Miss Ruhamah Herbert, of Salineville, O. They have one child, Annetta. Mr. Evans is a member of Waynesburgh Lodge, No. 538, I. O. O. F., and of Sandy Encampment, No. 190. He has served as a member of the Corporation Council, and is one of the enterprising and progressive citizens of Waynesburgh. JOHN W. GLESSNER, mayor and jeweler: P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Jacob Glessner, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., in 1794; he learned his trade of cabinet maker at Wheeling, and was subsequently engaged in traffic upon the Ohio river, taking a load of produce upon a flat-boat, and disposing of them in Southern cities, walking the entire distance back. In 1818 he came to New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., and in 1822, came to Waynesburgh, where he engaged at his trade of cabinet-making and undertaking, until 1836, when he removed to New Lancaster, O., where he remained four years, subsequently returning to Waynesburgh, and has since been a resident there. He continued at his trade until 1874, and since 1876, has been totally blind. His wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Ranne, was from Ravenna, O. They have one child living, John W.; he was born in New Lancaster, O., in 1840. He was a salesman in a Hardware Store for three years previous to the war, and was a member of the 19th O. V. 1., enlisting in 1863, and in service until the close of the war in 1865. He participated in many of the battles, notably, Rich Mountain, Corinth, Port Gibson, Raymond, Siege of Vicksburg, Mission Ridge, and in all of the engagements of his regiment. He was in the army of the Tennessee under McPherson and Logan, and was the principal musician of his regiment; while in the service he learned, 824 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: from an old experienced watchmaker, his trade. Upon his return to Waynesburgh, he engaged at that calling, at which he has since been engaged. Mr. Glessner has been a member of Common Council, Mayor four terms, and is the present incumbent of that office. He is a member of I. 0. 0. F. of which order he has passed through all grades. He was married in 1867 to Miss Josephine Keagle, of Pennsylvania ; they have five children—George E., Charles L., Kittie, Madge and Harry. ROBERT HAMILTON, deceased ; was born in Donegal, Ireland, June 5, 1795. He emigrated to America and first located in New York city, where he married Finniah Henry, April 1, 1823; she was born in that city Oct. 6; 1803. They remained in that city for 15 years, keeping a grocery and provisron store on the corner of Elm and North streets. Emigrating to Ohio they located about 2+ miles north of Waynesburgh, and commenced keeping a country tray ern and also a small country store, the goods being purchased by Mr. Hamilton in New York. They remained in that location for about six years, and in 1837 removed to Waynesburgh and started the Hamilton House, which has been in operation up to the present time, and has extended its reputation far and near as one of the best hotels in the country. Here the worthy couple passed the remainder of their days, dispensing their hospitalities with a liberal, hand and receiving in return a large and liberal patronage. They were both old and respected members of the Presbyterian Church and were esteemed universally by their friends and neighbors, and the traveling public generally. Mr. Hamilton died Aug. 31, 1876, his wife Oct. 12, 1879. They were the parents of ten children, eight now living—James M., the oldest, has been associated with the management of the house for many years; Cordelia, married to Dr. A. F. Atwell in 1858; Adeline, wife of John E. Wilson, of Waynesburgh; Finniah Taylor, living in Kentucky; Alecia M., Laura, now Mrs. Rogers; Edward He was born in Waynesburg in 1838. He has been engaged in the livery business for the most of his life and is now doing an extensive business in that line; married June, 1869, to Sarah J. Morledge, Waynesburgh; they have three children, Nora, Harvey and Frank. Robert B. Hamilton, the second son, was born in New York in 1829, and for many years was engaged in mercantile operations at Waynesburgh, doing a large business, which, however, resulted disastrously, since which time he has been engaged in farming, and at his trade of wagon-making; he was married to Miss Usher Robertson, of Carroll Co.; they have six children; he has served as Township Trustee, President of Board of Education and member of council for several years; is a Knight Templar, of Massillon Commandery No. 4. Mr. Robert Hamilton was appointed Postmaster of Waynesburgh in 1845, the original commission from C. Johnson, Postmaster General, being now in possession of the family; also served as Postmaster several years later. The Hamilton House is now under the management of James C. Rogers, assisted by his wife, Mrs. Atwell and Miss Alecia Hamilton. The traveling public who patronize the " Hamilton" will find their " lines cast in pleasant places." James C. Rogers was born in Sandy Tp., in 1850—son of John B. and Elinor (Creighton) Rogers, of Sandy Tp. James passed his early days upon his father's farm during his earlier years, and then upon a farm of his own, where he continued until April, 1880, when he assumed the management of the Hamilton House. He has a small and well improved farm of 50 acres in the township. He was married Oct. 12, 1876, to Miss Laura Hamilton. JOHN HEWITT, retired farmer; P. 0. Waynesburgh; is a son of James and Elizabeth (Thompson) Hewitt, natives of Ireland. His father came to America at the age of twenty years, in 1791, and his mother in 1790, when ten years of age. They were married in Pennsylvania in 1808, and soon after came to Sandy Tp., where he had previously taken up and improved some land, coming out in 1807 with John Creighton and John Reed for that purpose. They continued residents of this community until their death. He served as one of the first Justices of the Peace; his death occurred in or about 1852; his wife had died in 1844. They had ten children, six boys and four girls. William Hewitt, the oldest, was the first white male child born in what was then Sandy Tp. William followed farming in Sandy and Brown town-