SANDY TOWNSHIP - 825 ships for many years. He is now living in Waynesburgh in retirement, as he is badly crippled by rheumatism, which has troubled him for forty years. William was married when twenty-six years of age to Eliza Brothers M Paris Tp. They have had three children—Amanda J., deceased; James T., living in Sandy Tp; and Elizabeth C., the wife of H. C. Elson of Sandy Tp. John Hewitt, the subject of this biography, was born in what is now Brown Tp., Carroll Co., in 1811. He continued a resident of the old homestead farm until he was 32 years of age, when he was united in marriage in 1842, to Miss Isabella Arbuckle, who was at that time living in that portion of Stark, which has since been transferred to Carroll Co. She is a daughter of John Arbuckle, an early settler in that locality. Mr. Hewitt was engaged actively in farming operations until 1873 when he removed to Waynesburgh, and has since resided there, retired from active business. He owns 150 acres of land in Carroll Co. Mr. Hewitt lost his wife April 8, 1873. They had two sons and two daughters—Alonzo, a resident of Carroll Co.; he was a member of the 26th Ohio Battery, and in service about 18 months; James A., living in town; Martha E. Maddock, of Carroll Co., and Jane I., living at home; this young lady possesses rare musical accomplishments, being a superior performer and also composer. Mr. Hewitt was married to a second wife in September, 1874, Mrs. Mary A. Mays. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has been an elder since 1846. ROBERT JONES, foundry, plows, stoves and tinware; Waynesburgh; is the proprietor of the leading industry of Waynesburgh; he is a son of John Jones, horn near Dublin, Ireland, in 1792; he married there in 1817 Eliza Ince, and in 1819 emigrated to America, landing at Philadelphia, where he remained for a short time, subsequently removing to the vicinity of Wilkesbarre, Pa., where he remained until the spring of 1821. While living there Robert was born, in the year 1820. They next emigrated farther west, remaining in Pittsburgh a short period, and finally settled about 8 miles north of the city, near " Braddock's Field." Here htey remained until the spring of 1823, when they again took' up the line of march and came to Ohio, and in the fall of that year he entered some land in what is now Rose Tp., and owned by Andrew Jimeson, upon which he erected a small cabin and began life in the woods. Here he remained with his family until the spring of 1828, when he sold out and removed to Pittsburgh, where for eight years he was employed as spinning master in a cotton manufactory, at the end of which time he again removed to Carroll Co., where he had in the meantime purchased a piece of land adjoining his original purchase, upon which he settled and lived until about 1859, when he removed with his wife to Waynesburgh, retiring from active labor. Here the couple remained until their deaths; he died at the age of 73 years, and his wife aged 70 years. Robert remained with his parents until they removed from Pittsburgh in 1836, where he remained behind, and apprenticed himself to learn the machinist's trade in a cotton machinery manufactory. He received his freedom when about the age of 19, and immediately came to Massillon, obtaining employment with McMillan & Partridge about 3 months, and then engaging with C. M. Russell & Co., with whom he remained until the fall of 1847, engaged in the manufacture of threshing machines. He then removed to Waynesburgh and embarked in a business enterprise for himself, purchasing a small foundry of Patrick Call, which he has enlarged and continued up to the present time. He manufactures several different brands of plows, many of which have an extended reputation; he is also the patentee of Jones' Iron Plow, and has several valuable improvements in that line not patented; about 1851 he added a line of stoves and tinware to his other business, which he has continued at, with the exception of ten years. In 1877, he associated with him in business in that department, Mr. Lew S. Bonbrak, who continued with him until 1881. They are the inventors and patentees of the Iron Roofing, which bears their name, and in connection with L. Scott, commenced its manufacture in January, 1880. Mr. Jones, with Belding, has applied for a patent upon a " Quadruplex Seamer," for joining this roofing. He was united in marriage in September, 1842, to Miss Margaretta Taupert, native of Germany, who came with her parents to Massillon in 1836. They have one son-- 826 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Charles H. Mr. Jones has served the township as its clerk for over ten years, and in education and other matters of public importance, has taken a progressive interest. He is a member of the Waynesburgh Masonic Order, and with his wife, a member of the Methodist church. CHARLES. H. JONES, Waynesburgh; is a son of Robert and Margaretta (Taupert) Jones. He was born in Massillon, in 1845. At the age of 16 he commenced to learn the tin and coppersmith's trade in his father's shop, finishing at Canton, after which he taught school three months in Brown Township. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he enlisted in the 3d Independent Battery O. V. A., with which he was connected for about a year, when he was promoted to the position of Hospital Steward U. S. A., with the rank of Ordinance Sergeant, regular army; he administered the duties of this office for one year, and then received promotion to the command of a company in the 1st Mississippi Mounted Riflemen, which was organized at Memphis by Col. jackson, and was composed of white refugees; in this position he remained until he was mustered out at the close of the war. Since his return from the army he has engaged in many and various occupations, and has traveled over most of the States in the Union. He was married in October, 1869, to Miss Laura Christy, of Pittsburg, Pa., since which time he has remained in Waynesburgh. He has three children—Robert Christy, Clement Russell, and Harry M. Mr. Jones has displayed in all his business transactions intelligent and efficient qualification. Although never receiving a collegiate education, he has, by a judicious course of study and reading, combined with the knowledge to be attained by an extended tour of travels, attained a liberal education. He has devoted a large share of his later years to journalistic pursuits, in which department he is recognized as the leading spirit of his community. He has devoted also much time and care in collecting old historical facts, and incidents of the early days of Sandy Tp., which matter, arranged and enlarged by his own hands, will be presented to the people of Sandy Tp., in this work. JOSEPH KIMMELL, retired farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is one of the early settlers of Stark Co., and is intimately acquainted with the rise, progress and advancement of the county from its pioneer days to the present time. He is a son of Joseph and Hannah (Weldie) Kimmell, both natives of Pennsylvania. Adam Kimmell, the eldest son, came to Stark Co. in 1815, and was soon after joined by two younger brothers, William and John. The parents emigrated, to the county in 1822, with the remainder of the family, consisting of four boys and three girls. His father had traded some property in Pennsylvania for a farm in Lake Tp., and here the family located, the parents remaining there until their deaths. The father, besides his occupation of a farmer, taught school for a number of years, teaching either German or English. His death occurred in 1845; the mother,s in 1851. Adam, the elder son, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and after his removal to Stark Co., became an influential citizen, serving as justice of the peace in Can - ton for several years. The children now living are as follows : Rebecca, wife of Judge Loutzenheimer; Joseph, Jr., Hannah Loutzenheimer, living in Indiana ; Amos, a resident of Illinois, and Jacob, living in Lake Tp. Joseph Kimmell was born in Union Co., Pa., in 1802, and came with his parents to Stark Co. at the time of their removal thither. As he was the oldest son at home, he had a practical experience in the hardships and toil of those early times. In 183 he went to Canton, and engaged at the trade of fulling and carding, in the employ of his brother Adam and a man named Gaff, who had embarked in that enterprise. In 1830 he bought out the interest of Gaff, and with his brother continued in that trade until 1837. He then purchased a farm in Carroll Co., a short distance from Waynesburgh, upon which he remained until 1850, when he sold out; and after ten years' residence in Logan Co., Indiana, returned to Stark Co., purchasing a farm in Sandy Tp., which he operated until the fall of 1877, when he retired from an active and successful business life, and is now pleasantly located in Waynesburgh. He was married in 183 to Catharine Emick, by whom he had seven children, four now living—Cyrus, in Indiana; Harriet Arnold, in Iowa; Orlando, a resident of Iowa; and Emeline Casper, in Indiana. His wife died in 1858. In April, SANDY TOWNSHIP - 827 1860, he was married to a second wife, Catharine Seabury, who died in 1877. In June, 1878, he married a third wife, Barbara Fogle, a daughter of Geo. Fogle, one of the pioneers of Stark Co., who came there in 1815, and married Anna M. Loutzenheimer, both now deceased; his death occurred in April, 1876, and his wife's February, 1880. Mr. Kimmel] has served Sandy. Tp. as trustee one term, and while a resident of Carroll Co. was justice of the peace three years. He was formerly a member of the Lutheran church, but since living in Waynesburgh has joined the Presbyterian denomination, of which his wife is a member. JEREMIAH KOONTZ, farmer; P. 0. Magnolia; is a son of John and Rebecca Koontz, who were married in Pennsylvania, in 1816, and soon after emigrated to Ohio. They located in Sandy Tp. about 1818, upon a farm in the northern portion of the township, and about 1835, removed to Rose D., Carroll Co., where the father took up 160 acresof land, and remained a resident until his death in 1848; his mother survived until 1862, when she died at the home of her son David, in Hardin Co. 0. They had eleven children, only three of whom are now living—Jeremiah, Mary, wife of John Housman, of Hardin Co. O., and Lydia, wife of Adam Housman, of Tuscarawas Co., 0. William Koontz, a son, deceased, was in the late service, and died while in service at Nashville, Tenn. Jeremiah was born in Columbiana Co., 0., Sept. 16, 1817, and saw considerable of the hardships and trials of the pioneer days. He has been engaged hi farming all his life, and has made it successful in a pecuniary way. His present location is one of the finest in the township; his land is fertile and well improved, and he has erected upon it. as fine buildings as can be desired. His residence and barn are especially noticeable, and are commandingly situated. Mr. Koontz enlisted in Co. K. 51st 0. V. I., in 1861, and was in the service over three years, participating in all the battles and engagements of his regiment. He was married in 1844 to Elizabeth F. Beatty, daughter of Wybrents and Mary (Filson) Beatty, early settlers of Rose Tp., Carroll Co. She was born in 1820; they have five children now living, two deceased—John and Rebecca Fishley, both deceased; Robert, Jeremiah, Jr., George, Wrn. Stanley and Ellen (now Mrs. Fishley,) now living in Michigan. Jane Fishley, a grand-daughter, makes her home with them also. Mr. and Mrs. Koontz are both members of the United Brethren Church. WM. H. KNOTTS, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia ; is a descendant of one of the old pioneer families ; his parents were William and Hannah Knotts, his father a native of Maryland, and his mother of Virginia. They emigrated to Ohio in 1808, and settled in Sandy Tp., upon the farm that our subject now owns. Here they passed the remainder of their days; his death occurred in 1850, and his wife many years previous, about 1824. There were eleven children in the family, of whom our subject was the tenth child. He is a native of Sandy Tp., born in 1815, and was brought up upon the farm, remaining at home until twenty-three years of age. He then went upon the Ohio Canal, and was engaged in boating operations upon it for twenty-one summers. He then removed to Indiana, and for two years was engaged in the warehouse business there. Returning to Sandy Tp., he was married in 1862 to Emily S. Miller, of Dunkirk, 0. Since his return to Stark Co., Mr. Knotts has been engaged in the mercantile business at Magnolia for ten years, and also farming, at which he still continues. He owns 171 acres in the township. He has three children—William, Hugh and Ann. LEWIS KLOTZ, shoemaker; Waynesburgh; was born in Carroll Co., in 1838; he commenced to learn his trade at the age of fourteen in Canton, under the instructions of Joseph Richards, with whom he continued eighteen months, he then went to Pittsburgh, where he remained two years, and from thence to Malvern, Carroll Co., remaining there only eight months, when he began business for -himself in Magnolia, opening up a shop there, where he resided, and worked at his trade for nine years. He came to Waynesburgh in 1867, and embarked in business there, in his line, where he has since resided and conducted a successful business. Mr. Klotz, was a volunteer in the late war, enlisting in May, 1864, in the 162nd 0. N. G., Co. I.; they were in the U. S. service about four months. He was united in marriage in 1860, to Miss Sarah Van Mater, of Carroll Co. They have nine children living—John W., William N., Lewis 828 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: E., Charles M.. George W., Frank A., Cora E., Mary M., and Rebecca F. Mr. Klotz is a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders, and a respected citizen of Waynesburgh. MADISON M. MAYS, dealer in fine stock, and farmer, P. O. Waynesburgh; one of the progressive business men and practical farmers of Stark Co. He is a son of Andrew and Rebecca (Ryan) Mays; his father was born in Washington Co., Pa., in 1798. He was one of the pioneers of Sandy Tp., corning there in 1814, and a resident of the township until 1879, when he went to Mercer Co., Pa., to live and where he still resides. His marriage with Rebecca Ryan, occurred in Sandy Tp. in 1821; she was a daughter of Cornelius Ryan, who came to the township from Pennsylvania, at an early day. The mother died in 1854. There were nine boys and three girls in the family, of whom only the following now survive—Madison M., Thomas C., now a resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Wilfred O., living in Iowa, and Nerrissa Fell of Mercer Co., Pa. The subject of this sketch was born in this township in 1830. At the age of 14, he commenced droving, and from that time forward has been in constant and active business ventures; for several years he was contractor upon railroad construction, and in 1854, removed to Davenport, Iowa, and was proprietor of the Le Clare House for one year, subsequently returning to Waynesburgh, where he engaged in brewing and distilling malt liquors. During the war, he was engaged most of the time in stock operations, and in oil speculations in Pennsylvania. He purchased, in 1860, a farm adjoining Waynesburgh, and in 1865 bought his present location, and. since that time has been extensively engaged in farming operations. He now owns about 390 acres of superior land, finely improved, and makes a specialty in dairying; and for the past three years has owned and operated a large cheese factory upon his farm. His cattle, sheep, fowl and horses are all blooded stock, and his farming is conducted with all the advanced machinery of the age. Since 1874, Mr. Mays has been interested in the Rappleye Wire Fence, and is now General Agent for its introduction. He is doing an immense business in that line, and travels all over the United States in its interests. During the past winter (1880) Mr. Mays passed a large share of his time in the Southern States, and while there, purchased seven blooded horses; four of them are now upon his farm, under the charge of an experienced driver, and will be entered for the sporting season of 1881. Mr. Mays' location is near the limits of Waynesburgh, and although his place is finely improved, he says that more improvements are soon to follow, and is contemplating making it a model farm and home. He possesses superior business and social qualities, and is daily to be found, when at home, exhibiting his stock and enterprises to large numbers of visitors. He was married in 1853, to Miss Clarissa. Koontz, daughter of Solomon Koontz, a former business partner of his father's. They have three children—Albert, Emma F. and Mary A. THEODORE McCALL, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Thomas McCall, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Stark Co. His mother was Sarah Brothers, a native of Pennsylvania; she died about 1857. His father is now a resident of Canton, a more complete sketch of whose life will appear in that township history. Theodore has been engaged in agricultural pursuits from his boyhood up to the present time. After his marriage he moved upon his father's farm, and resided with him until April, 1877, when he purchased the farm of his father, who then removed to Canton. The farm is situated upon the Canton and Waynesburgh road, about four miles from the latter place. It consists of 135 acres of land, a goodly portion of which is finely adapted to horticultural purposes, and in this line Mr. McCall is making quite a specialty. The more particular varieties of fruit that he is giving attention to are quinces, peaches and apples, having about 3,000 trees of the latter, and making annually about fifty barrels of vinegar. He cultivates the greater portion of his land to general farming. Mr. McCall was united in marriage in 1872 to Miss Sarah Reed, of Osnaburg Tp., daughter of William Reed, a well-known resi- dent of that township. Mr. and Mrs. McCall have a family of three girls—Alice, Effre and Jessie. Mr. McCall has given his entire attention to farming, not seeking any political honors. He is an intelligent and practical SANDY TOWNSHIP - 829 husbandman, and is appreciated as a citizen of genuine worth. JAMES MORLEDGE, wool, grain and produce; Waynesburgh; was born in Carroll Co., O., in- 1821; his father, John Morledge, was a native of England, and came to Ohio in 1812, and settled in Carroll Co. He married there, in 1817, Hannah Westfall, a native of Pennsylvaia.; her father was a captain in the revolutionary war and subsequently a pioneer of Carroll Co. Roger Morledge, a brother to John, came to Sandy Tp. at the same time his brother settled in Carroll Co., where he lived until his death. John Morledge died in 1846; his wife died. about 1872. James was engaged in farming until 30 years of age, when he moved to Minerva and engaged in the grain and produce business there. In 1858 he came to Waynesburgh, and has resided there since, dealing in grain and produce and making a specialty of wool. He was associated in partnership with J. Ranne from 1858 to 1865, and in 1868 went into partnership with Fred Mackaman, since which time they have conducted a large and successful business. Mr. M. was married in 1843 to Miss Mary Dumbleton, a resident of Carroll Co; she Pied in 1873, leaving six children—Sarah J. Hamilton, wife of E. H. Hamilton, of Waynesburgh; Kate, wife of N. L. Glover, of Akron; John D., one of the business men of Carrollton; Lizzie, wife of S. Woy, living in Sparta, Wis.; Mettie, wife of John Brouse, Cambridge, O. and Lorin B.,married to Lizzie Wilson, daughter of John E. Wilson, of Waynesburgh; he is now engaged in the butcher business in Waynesburgh. Mr. Morledge was married to a second wife in 1876, Lucinda Miller, of Hiram, O.; she is a member of the Disciples' Church. F. MACKAMAN, grain and produce; Waynesburgh; was born in Carroll Co., in 1832. He is a son of Daniel and Lucinda Mackaman, early settlers of Carroll Co., and now residents of Tuscarawas Co. Our subject passed his early days assisting his father to till the soil. After attaining his majority, recognizing that a good education was necessary to attain a prominent position among men, and for a successful business future, he commenced going to school in Tuscarawas Co., and was assigned to classes containing boys many years his junior: Nothing daunted however, he pressed on, soon after was prepared to enter an academy, when in six months he received a certificate to teach. After teaching for a period of seven years, he had saved $1,000, and soon invested it in a farm in Tuscarawas Co., for which he obligated himself to pay $6,000. He then began farming and stock operations there, in which he was very successful, remaining there until 1868 when he removed to Waynesburgh and has since made that his home. Since hrs residence there he has been interested in many and various enterprises, giving his attention more particularly to wool, grain, and produce, in all of which he achieves successful issues. Mr. Mackaman is a fair type of the self- made men of our day. Commencing life with no pecuniary aid, he has achieved, while yet a young man, success which many aged men might envy. He possesses, besides his rare executive and business tact, genial social qualities of a high order, and a liberal and progressive spirit. He educated, at his own expense, a younger brother, in the medical profession, fitting him to be well prepared for the battle of life. Mr. Mackaman is a prominent politician, democratic in his tendencies, and his name has been prominently mentioned for high political honors, which he has the ability to honorably represent. He was united in marriage in 1857, to Miss Charlotte Hagarty, of Virginia. They have one child—Miss Luella F., now attending the Steubenville, O., Female Seminary. JEROME MUCKLEY, farmer; P. O. Magnolia; is a son of Henry and Nancy (Rhine- hart) Muckley, who were early settlers and residents of Sandy Tp. His father was born in Germany in 1810, and came to America with his parents when he was nine years of age, who settled in Sandy Tp. He was a resident of the township until his death, which occurred in 1866. The mother is still living. They were parents of ten children, seven of whom are now living—Barbara Boory, living in Kansas; Jerome; Adam, a resident of Canton Tp.; Francesca Welker, of Sandy Tp.; Sarah J. Elsass, Brown Tp., Carroll Co., James H. and David V., both residents of Sandy Tp. A son, John, now deceased, was a member of the 126th O. N. G., and died from disease contracted while in service. Jerome was born in Sandy Tp. in 1844; he has always been a 830 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: resident of his native town, and has been engaged in farming from his youth up. He was married in 1869 to Miss Mary Farber, of Carroll Co., after which he farmed the old homestead farm three years. In 1873 he purchased his present location where he has since resided. He has 100 acres of improved land and has erected upon it large and commodious buildings. They have six children—Elizabeth J., Nannie, Henry M., Maggie, Frank, and Olive M. NETZ & MYERS, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, clothing and carpets; Waynesburgh. This house was established in Waynesburgh in 1879, and consists of two old, experienced and efficient merchants; they removed to their present location in March, 1880, where they have a large and well-lighted salesroom—centrally located—and are doing a leading and increasing business. Their stock consists of a large assortment of clothing—of the newest styles—a complete line of hats and caps, ladies and gents furnishing goods, trunks and valises, and a full and complete assortment of carpets and oil cloths of superior makes and newest designs. In September, 1880, they started a branch store at Dell Roy, Carroll Co., which is under the supervision of Mr. Jacob Derringer, who is now associated with them as a partner. Their enterprise at Dell Roy was first started as a clothing store, but in March, 1881, the firm added a line of dry goods, groceries, etc., and are now doing a general trade, with fine prospects. Messrs. Netz and Myers are enterprising and deservedly popular merchants, and are recommended to the people at large as honorable and progressive business men. RICHARD NETZ, is a native of Waynesburgh; his father, John Netz, was a native of Germany; his mother, whose maiden name was Catharine Pearch, was a native of Pennsylvania, where they were married, subsequently removing to Sandy Tp., where his father followed farming and continued a resident until his death. His mother is still living and six of their children are now living. Richard, the fourth child, was born in 1844; he remained upon the farm until 1861; when a youth of 17, he enlisted in Co. F, .126th O. V. I., and was in the service of his country for three years, the last year as brigade color bearer under Gen. Keifer, now M. C. He participated in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Creek, Strasburgh, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Mine Run, Petersburg, Richmond, and was "in at the death" when Lee surrendered. Upon his return home he taught school in Osnaburg and Sandy Tps. for six years—winter sessions; he then entered upon his mercantile career, engaging with R. B. Hamilton, with whom he remained two years; then was in the employ of Elson & Higley two years. He next entered into partnership with Beans & Elsass, and was in business until 1878, when he disposed of his interest, and in 1879 formed his present business partnership with A. J. Myers. Mr. Netz has served in many offices of Township Trust—Justice of the Peace three years, Township Assessor three terms, as Street Commissioner and Member of the School Board, and is now serving as Township Clerk. He was married in 1868 to Miss Maggie Van Norden, of Osnaburg Tp; they have four children—Olive, Robert M., Charles E. and George W. ALFRED J. MYERS was born in Linn Co., Iowa, in 1849; he is a son of Jacob P. and Catharine (Brown) Myers; his father is a native of Pennsylvania and his mother of Ohio; his father came to Ohio when a boy with his parents, who located in Columbiana Co. After his marriage he was engaged in the shoemaking business in Canton, subsequently removing to Iowa where he engaged at farming and also working at his trade. He finally returned to Ohio, and is now living in Canton Tp; his mother died in ism. Alfred was the third child and only son; he passed his early days at farming at home until he obtained his majority. He was united in marriage in 1870 to Miss Angeline Van Norden, of Osnaburg Tp., and engaged in farming, nearly two years. He then removed to Canton and worked at the carpenter,s trade nearly four years; he then was engaged in contracting and building there two seasons, after which he removed to North Industry, and in 1877 started a general store there, remaining there one year and then removing to Sparta where he was engaged in merchandizing one year. He then sold out and came to Waynesburgh and formed his present business connection. Mr. and Mrs. Myers have two children, Eltona and Richard. H. W. RHOADS, station agent; Waynes- SANDY TOWNSHIP - 831 burgh; was born in Pennsylvania in 1813; came to Waynesburgh about 1840, and for many years was engaged in commercial transactions, clerking for R. K. Gray until 1856,, when he removed to Rose Tp., Carroll Co., and for five years was engaged in farming, afterward returning to Waynesburgh. In 1866 he received an appointment as station agent, which position he has since held, although for the past few years the business has been done by his sons. He was married in 1838 to Miss Rachel Adams, of Westmoreland Co., Pa. They have the following children, one deceased—Samuel, now in mercantile business at Dell Roy; Barbara Elsass, living in Massillon; George W., in Iowa, engaged in mercantile business; Jonathan, who conducted the railroad business for several years for his father, is now in Dover, as agent there; Joseph, mail agent on the Connotton Valley Railroad; Maggie Robertson, Waynesburgh; Abel F. ; and Harry, agent at Bridgeport. Mr. Rhoads has served the township as assessor for three terms, which office he is now administering. They are members of the Methodist Church. A. F. RHOADS, acting station agent and telegraph operator; Waynesburgh; was born in Waynesburgh, in 1852. He passed about four years in his earlier days in the mercantile business, part of the time in Cleveland, but for the past few years has been in the railroad business at Waynesburgh, and is now the acting agent and telegraph operator there. He was married in 1877, to Miss Ida Hickson, of Kansas City; her father, Dr. Hickson, is now residing in Illinois. They have one son, Claudio. Samuel served three months in the Home Guards, and then enlisting in the 3d Ohio Battery, serving three years, and afterwards as a veteran until the close of the war. George Rhoads was in the three months' service as a member of Co. I., 18th 0. V. I., under Col. Ball, of Canton. Joseph Rhoads, enlisted in the 26th Ohio Battery, serving fifteen months, most of the time in guarding the arsenal works at Natchez, Miss. W. A. ROBERTSON, retired farmer; P. 0. Waynesburgh. Prominent among the old residents of Sandy Tp. and Waynesburgh is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Allegheny Co., Pa., March 15, 1818. His parents were Denny and Eleanor (McConkey) Robertson, natives of Ireland; they emigrated to Ohio in 1821, and settled in that portion of Sandy Tp. which has since been added to Carroll Co., Brown Tp., where his father located some 600 acres of land, and was an extensive farmer until his death, which occurred in April, 1829; his mother's death occurred in June following. They were the parents of eight children, of whom William was the second; five of the children are now living—James, in Sandy Tp.; and David, in Carroll Co.; Margaret Blythe, and Eliza Jane in this township. In 1843 William made a purchase of 130 acres near Waynesburgh, where he resided, engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1855, when he removed to Waynesburgh, where he has since resided; retired from active labor, his chief business since his residence there has been in the lumber trade. He was united in marriage in 1847 to Miss Isabella J. Mclnlyn. Mr. Robertson has served the township in many and various offices of trust and honor; he was a Trustee of the Township for a score of years, and in educational affairs has taken an active and leading interest, serving upon the School Board for many years. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to well-deserving enterprises, and is a most respected and honored citizen. In politics he is Republican, and has been one since the formation of the party. In religion he worships with the Presbyterians. JOHN B. ROGERS, farmer, P.O. Waynesburgh; is one of the solid, substantial farmers of Sandy Tp., whose prosperity is due solely to his individual energy, perseverance and industry. Mr. Rogers is a native of the " Emerald Isle," where he was born in 1813. His parents John and Margaret (Hamilton) Rogers emigrated to America when he was 3 years old, and settled in New York for two years, after which they continued their travels until they reached Ohio, locating in Coshocton Co., where his father farmed until 1827, when they removed to Sandy Tp., remaining there, however, only two years, when they again removed, settling in Brown Tp., Carroll Co., where they continued to reside for the remainder of their days; his father died in 1860; his mother, in 1866. Our subject commenced life upon his father's farm, where he remained until he attained the age of 17, when he commenced to learn the blacksmith's 832 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: trade with A. Silvers, of Waynesburgh. This occupation he followed for about twenty years in Waynesburgh. in 1849 he purchased 134 acres of land of A. Halter, located about three-and-a-half miles out upon the Canton road. Here Mr. Rogers has since resided, improving his farm in buildings and fences until it has become a model of neatness and comfort. He added to his original purchase until he attained over 200 acres, 50 of which he has given his son James C. He was married in 1839 to Miss Eleanor Creighton, daughter of James Creighton, a pioneer and old resident of Stark Co. She was born in Sandy Tp. They have had six children—William P., died June 25, 1879; he was a young lawyer of great promise, and was rapidly achieving distinction in his chosen profession in Cleveland, where he had commenced his practice; his untimely death, in all probabil-¬ ity, cut short a career of great brilliancy, and proved a severe blow to the bereaved parents; James C., now managing the Hamilton House of Waynesburgh, and John H. at home; Cordelia, wife of James Boyd, Esq., Sandy Tp.; Zipporah Griffith, living in Carroll Co., and Alice Robertson, also a resident of Carroll Co. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are members of the Presbyterian Church in which he is an Elder. WM. RAIDEL, merchant; Waynesburgh; is one of the leading merchants in the southern portion of Stark county. Mr. Raidel is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1828. He married there, in 1851, Miss Augusta Kundze, and in 1852 emigrated to America. In 1855 he came to Magnolia, and embarked in a woolen mill enterprise, remaining there about eight years. In 1864, he removed to Waynesburgh, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, clerking a short time for J. Ranne & Co., and subsequently for R. B. Hamilton. He then became a member of the firm of Grays, Raidel & Shorts, which was afterwards changed to Raidel & Shorts. In March, 1878, he associated with him in business, Mr. James D. Blythe, under the firm name of Raidel & Blythe; they have since been in business together. While a resident of Magnolia he was elected Justice of the Peace, which office he held for twelve years, and after an interval of four years was again elected, and held it up to the present time. He has also served as clerk of the board of education and a member of the common council. He is a prominent Mason, belonging to the Waynesburgh Lodge, of which he has occupied the chair of Master, and in various other offices of the order. Has five children--Pauline, Clara E., Maggie A., Wm. K. and Jennie C. RAIDEL & BLYTHE, dry goods and groceries; Waynesburgh. This is the leading dry goods house of Waynesburgh. It is composed of two experienced gentlemen, who have been in mercantile pursuits for years, and understand how to conduct and manage a successful business. The firm was organized in March, 1878, and has been rapidly increasing in public favor and in its extended trade. Messrs. Raidel & Blythe carry a complete line of dry good, groceries, boots and shoes, and a general line of merchandise; also are extensive dealers in country produce. They have an excellent location and are courteous and honorable business men. WM. A. STRAYER, hardware; Waynesburgh; is one of the leading business men of Waynesburgh. He was born in Carroll Co., Ohio, in 1847; his parents are Jacob and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Strayer, both natives of Jefferson Co., Ohio. They moved to Carroll Co. in 1831, where they now reside; the father is engaged in agricultural pursuits and is an extensive land owner. They were parents of eight children, six of whom are now living; the subject of this sketch being the youngest. William, passed his early years upon the farm, and at the age of twenty years commenced teaching, which he only continued at for two terms. In 1868 he came to Waynesburgh and embarked in trade in the hardware line; to this business he has from that time forward devoted his exclusive attention, and has established a successful trade. For ten years Mr. H. S. Moses was associated with him in business, at the end of which period Mr. Moses disposed of his interest and removed to Mansfield, remaining there, however, only one year, when he returned and repurchased one-half interest, which he still retains. They carry a full and complete line of hardware and are doing a leading business. Mr. Moses now resides in Canton, where Moses & Strayer have another hardware es! tablishment under the firm name of Moses, Couch & Strayer. Mr. Strayer has served. SANDY TOWNSHIP - 833 as Councilman and Township Treasurer, and is also the agent of the Union Express Co. He was united in marriage, in 1870, to Miss Flora E. Couch, of Waynesburgh; they have three children: Edward S., Frank C. and Oliver. Mr. Strayer is a public-spirited and progressive citizen, and an able and successful business manager. C. H. SLUTZ, hardware ; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a native of Ohio, born in Tuscarawas Co., in 1846. His grandfather,s family consisted of eighteen children—twelve boys and six girls. Nine of them are now living, the youngest being 62 years old. His parents were Joshua and Mary Magdalene Slutz - residents of Pike Tp., where his father still resides; his mother died about 1858. Charles began life assisting upon his father's farm until he attained 20 years. His education was commenced in the district schools, and finished at Mt. Union College—teaching school in winter sessions to pay for his tuition while there. When 22 years of age he started for the West, and while in Kansas, enlisted in Co. A, 8th Kansas, U. S. service, and was upon the frontier one year looking after the Indians, under Sheridan and Custer. Their route was down through the Indian Territory into Texas, and was replete with interest and excitement. One of the especial features of his trip was the rescue from captivity of two white girls, who had been captured in Northern Kansas. Upon his return he located in Kansas, being employed in the offrce of a land agency, remaining in the State, in all, four years. He then returned to Ohio and taught school in Pike Tp., three terms. In 1875 he came to Waynesburgh, and was a teacher in the union schools there for three years, at the expiration of which time he entered into the hardware trade, at which he is still successfully engaged. He was associated in partnership with T. B. Newhon until March 5,1881. Mr. Slutz carries a large stock of goods in shelf and heavy hardware, paints, oils agricultural implements, etc., etc. He is now serving as Justice of the Peace, and a member of the present School Board. Is a member of the Masonic lodge, and was Captain of the Waynesburgh militia at the time of its disbandment. He was married in April, 1875, to Miss Jennie Huscroft, of Steubenville, O. Children—Thomas W., Olive K., and Addie J. PETER SHERER, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia ; was born in France in 1828, and emigrated to America with his parents when about 20 years of age ; they located in Pike Tp., remaining there several years, and then removing to Canton Tp., where his parents died. Peter began life as a farm laborer, working by the month and year until 1855, when he married Miss Caroline Kinright ; her father was from Maryland, and an early settler of Sandy Tp., where he died. After his marriage, Peter began farming operations for himself in Sandy Tp., where he remained until October, 1880, when he removed across the line into Carroll Co., where he now resides, and is engaged in farming. He has devoted his time entirely to farming, at which he has been very successful, and accumulated a large tract of land ; he owns 200 acres in Carroll Co., where he resides, and 320 acres in Sandy Tp., which is operated by his sons, John and Michael. His wife died in December, 1875, leaving nine children—John, born 1857 ; Michael, born 1858, in Sandy Tp.; Emma, Alice, Mary, William, Amos, George arid Lydia. They make a specialty of raising sheep, cattle, horses, and stock-farming generally. GEORGE C. WELCH, physician and surgeon, Waynesburgh; was born in Harrison Co. O., Sept. 10, 1838; his parents were William and Isabella (Crawford) Welch; his father, whose ancestors came over in the Mayflower, was a native of New York, and about the year 1803 emigrated to Ohio, settling in Jefferson Co., near Steubenville, and afterward in Harrison Co.; he was first cousin of our late lamented minister to Great Britain, Hon. John Welch, of Philadelphia, President of the Centennial Exposition, and, on his mother,s side, a cousin to President Z. Taylor. Our subject in his boyhood enjoyed the educational facilities offered by the common schools of his native place; later he attended the well known New Hagerstown (Ohio) Academy, and obtained while at this institution a good practical education. Before he reached the age of eighteen his father died, and from that time he was thrown upon his own resources; at the age of 20 years he began to teach school, and after having taught for a time in Carroll Co. with good success, he followed the same business for about a year in Missouri; upon 834 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: the breaking out of the rebellion, he returned to Ohio, when he resumed his occupation as teacher. During his course of preparation for the medical profession his expenses were met by his remuneration as teacher; in 1862, he placed himself under the tutelage of Dr. G. M. Elliott, of New Hagerstown, and for about three years devoted himself closely to study, when not occupied by his duties as instructor; he attended lectures at the Charity Hospital Medical College at Cleveland—now the medical department of the University of Wooster, from which he graduated in 1870. Dr. Welch immediately began practice at Kilgore, Carroll Co., where he remained one year, and immediately after he located for one year at Carrollton, Ohio, where he received a fair share of patronage. While at this place he was commissioned by Governor Brough, under the commutation law, military surgeon of Carroll Co., with rank of Major, commission to run three years from May, 1865; he next settled at Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., where for thirteen years he enjoyed a large and successful practice; in April, 1878, he located in Waynesburgh, O., where he still resides, and now is receiving a larger patronage than any other physician in that place. He has served as Member of the School Board, both at Mechanicstown and Waynesburgh, and has been connected with the Presbyterian church for about eighteen years. Dr. Welch married in 1861, Abigail Amanda Hine, of Missouri, originally from Trumbull Co., Ohio. From this union have been born five children, four of whom are now living. The oldest son, William A. Welch, is studying medicine with his father. Dr. Welch's practice in Waynesburgh has, both in successful treatment and in extensive patronage, placed him at the head of his profession. All laudable, public enterprises receive his support. In his intercourse with people, he is gentlemanly and courteous, and these qualities, added to his reputation as a physician, rightly place him among the leading citizens of his locality. (From Biographical Cyclopaedia of Ohio). WILLIAM WIREBAUGH, blacksmith ; Waynesburgh ; is a son of John and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Wirebaugh, both natives of Stark Co., where they were married and lived their entire lives. He was by trade a plasterer, and also engaged in teaming to Pittsburgh when the country was new. His first wife died when William was quite young, leaving ten children, seven of whom are now living ; he subsequently married the widow Whaler. At the time of his death, he was residing upon his farm in Nimishillen Tp.; his death occurred in December, 1877. Our subject was raised upon a farm until the age of seventeen, when he enlisted in Co. I., 19th O. V. I., and was in all the active service that his regiment passed through ; this regiment was called the " Boy Regiment," as it was mainly composed of youths under age. The " Boys," however, passed through the battles of Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Stone River, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, Atlanta and many others, leaving an honorable and distinguished record. In the battle before Atlanta, in 1864, William was wounded, and confined to the hospital for a year ; upon his recovery, he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve, and sent to Illinois ; while there, his company had the honor of guarding, in Springfield, the last resting-place of the illustrious martyr, Abraham Lincoln. He remained there about four months, and there received his discharge, ranking at the time as Orderly Sergeant. Upon his return to his home, he engaged in burning lime upon the home farm, for one season, and then commenced to learn his trade, in Marlborough Tp., where he remained about four years, setting up and running his first shop there. He next removed to Canton, and was employed in the Agricultural Works of C. Russell & Co., for four years, after which he removed to Waynesburgh, where he has since resided, and has been conducting a profitable business. Mr. Wirebaugh is an esteemed citizen of Waynesburgh, and ranks as one of its most honorable business men. He has one child—Maudie May. DOUGLAS WILSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Douglas Wilson, who was born near Frederick, Md., in 1778; his parents emigrated to Washington Co., Pa., when he was only three years of age; they remained in that locality for the remarnder of their lives. Douglas, Sr., was married in that county to Osie Hinds, and emigrated to Stark Co., in 1811, settling, March 20th of that year, in the southern portron of Osnaburg SANDY TOWNSHIP - 835 Tp., where they continued until their deaths. They were for many years members of the Methodist Church, and exemplary members of society; his death was in 1846, and his wife's in 1854; thirteen children were in this family —James, died in 1828 upon the old farm; Benjamin living in Osnaburg Tp.; Nancy, deceased; Robert, living in Mapleton; Isaac, died in Wo d Co., 0.; Douglas; Osie Elson, wife of John Elson, of Sandy Tp.; Phebe Yohe, living in Osnaburg Tp.; Sarah Kinney, deceased; John, living in Indiana; and two infants deceased. Douglas, Jr., was born in Osnaburg Tp. in 1812, and was a resident and assistant upon the homestead farm until 28 years of age, when he went to Columbiana and commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Silvers, with whom he was under instruction for three years. He then returned to his home and commenced the practice of his profession, and also giving some attention to farming. After his father's death he, with his brother Peter, operated the old homestead until I865, when he disposed of his interest there, and removed to Sandy Tp., buying the old Brownson farm, where he has since resided. He has 160 acres of land, which he supervises, having given up the practice of medicine, in which for many years he was actively and successfully engaged. Mr. Wilson was married April 13, I845, to Miss Jeanette Brownson, daughter of Wm. Brownson, a native of New York State, and resident of Sandy Tp., front 1840 up to his death. They have seven children living—Josephine Adams; Dency Baum; Lycurgus, a resident of Louisville; Chas. W., Wm. D., Phebe S., and U. S. Grant; a daughter Ann, died at the age of 20 years. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are old and esteemed members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Wilson is always to be found upon the progressive side in matters of public advancement, endeavoring to promote the best interests of the community. MICHAEL R. WELKER, farmer, P. 0. Waynesburgh; is a son of Wm. and Sarah (Faulk) Welker; his father was a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and emigrated to Stark Co. with his parents, who located in Pike Tp. at an early day; his mother was born in New Jersey, and came with her parents in pioneer times, settling in Sandy Tp. upon the farm that Michael now owns. They were united in marriage in Sandy Tp., and immediately settled upon the farm now owned by their son, James J., in Sandy Tp., where the remainder of their lives were passed. The father died in 1876, and the mother in 1872. They had eleven children in all, six of whom are now living—George, a resident of Osnaburg Tp., was in the 100 days service during the late war; Christina, Michael, James J., who served, also, 100 days in the army, Catharine and Martha Crestine are residents, all, on Sandy Tp. Michael Welker was born if Sandy Tp., in 1838; he remained upon the home farm until 1861, when he answered the call of his country and went forth to battle for its liberties. He enlisted as a private in the 19th 0. V. I., and was in all of the severe and active engagements of his regiment during a period of three years; he participated in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Mission Ridge and in many of the engagements of the Atlanta campaign; upon his return to his home he remained upon the old homestead farm until 1868, when he was united in wedlock to Miss Mary Swan, of Pike Tp. In 1874 they moved upon their present location, and have been continuous residents there since. They have two children, Theodore and Leona. Mr. Welker has 133 acres of land which is finely improved. In 1876 he erected a large and commodious barn, and in 1879 an elegant and sightly residence. Mr. Welker's entire property shows marks of wise-handed skill and practical industry. RICHARD E. WILSON, farmer and surveyor; P. 0. Waynesburgh. The Wilson family are of Scotch descent. Douglas Wilson, grandfather of our subject, was born in Maryland, in 1778; married in June, 1801, to Osie Hinds, who was born in New Jersey, in 1782. They came to Ohio in 1811, and became residents of Osnaburg Tp., remaining there until their deaths. They had eleven children. Robert, father to Richard, was born in Washington Co., Pa., in October, 1807; married in Osnaburg Tp., in September, 1830, Charity Elson; they have resided in that township up to the present writing, and are the parents of eleven children, eight now living. Richard was the second child and oldest son, born Sept. 10, 1834. He assisted upon the farm until he attained his majority. He 836 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: was married Feb. 7, 1856, to Miss Matilda Faulk, daughter of Andrew Faulk, of Sandy Tp.; she is a native of Sandy Tp., born May 12, 1836. After his marriage, he farmed at home and taught school winter sessions for three years, and then removed to Mt. Union, and attended college for two years. He then removed to Mapleton, and was engaged in mercantile business there about six years, and after farming one year, returned to Mt. Union, and engaged in mercantile pursuits there, and continued the finishing of his college course in 1870. While there he was elected County Surveyor of and removed to Canton, where he resided three years. In 1874 he purchased his present farming location in Sandy Tp., where he has since resided, engaged in surveying, farming, and operating and dealing in stock. He owns 160 acres of land situate in the northern portion of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have had seven children, five of whom are now living—Andrew T., born December, 1856, died in 1870; Cora P., born October,1858, died January, 1859; Ida May, born May, 1860; Robert F., horn July, 1862; David B., born September, 1865; Ed. S., born March, 1868, and George N., born April, 1871. Mr. Wilson was a member of a Home Guard Co., of Osnaburg Tp., and in 1864 was called out with his company, and served four months, returning as Captain of the 162d Regiment, O. N. G. He has served as Township Assessor of Osnaburg Tp., and is one of the intelligent and progressive farmers of Sandy Tp. JOHN S.WELKER, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Michael and Nancy (Stahl) -Welker; the former, a native of Sandy Tp. (his parents being very early settlers), was a land-owner and resident until his death,which occurred in 1877. His mother's people were from Pennsylvania, emigrating to Stark Co. in early times; her father used to team from Massillon to Baltimore, before the railroad was built. He finally removed to the west, where he died; his mother's death was in 1880, leaving three children--John S., Henry W., living in Fostoria, and Mrs. Olive G. Jackman, a resident of Sandy Tp., and of the old homestead farm. The subject of this sketch was born in Sandy Tp., in December, 1845; has always been a resident there, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in March, 1869, to Miss Francesca Muckley, of Sandy Tp. They have three children—James A., Wesley M., and Howard M. He is operating 160 acres of land, 140 of which he owns. Michael Welker served as Justice of the Peace, for several years; he was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, as was also his w.fe, who was a licensed exhorter, and they visited and traveled through several states, attending camp meetings and revivals, serving the Master until he called them unto himself, in the prime of their lives, " only remembered by what they have done." B. WINGERTER, jeweler and undertaker; Waynesburgh; was born in Allegheny Co., Pa., in 1850. He is a son of Martin and Cecilia (Hegner) Wingerter, who became residents of Carroll Co. in 1855, where they still reside, his father following the occupation of a farmer. Our subject commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, at the age of 19, which occupation he has followed, to a certain extent, ever since. He, became a resident of Waynesburgh, in 1869, and has remained there since. He began business operations in the line he is now engaged at, in 1878. His start was in chromos, picture frames, etc., establishing a large and still increasing trade in that branch, and in December, 1879, added a large line of jewelry, watches, clocks and silverware, making a specialty in repairing watches and. jewelry. in February, 1881, he bought out Glessner's undertaking business, and is now enlarging, and intends to give this branch his particular attention. He was married in October, 1878, to Miss Elizabeth Highlands, of Magnolia; they have one child—Vida L. Mr. Wingerter is an energetic and pushing business man, and will doubtless achieve a prosperous business future. J. J. WELKER, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of William and Mary Faulk Welker; was born in Sandy Tp. in 1839 and has always been a resident of the township and engaged in farming. He was in the late service, enlisting in the 162d O. N. G. and in the U. S. service about four months. He was united in marriage Oct. 13, 1879, to Miss Sarah A. Kimmel, of Carroll Co., where her parents were residents and early settlers; they have three children—Nettie M., Thomas J. and Katherine M. M. Mr. Welker has given considerable attention to stock opera- SANDY TOWNSHIP - 837 tions, buying and shipping to Eastern markets, hogs, sheep and cattle, for the past few years ; he is a resident and owner of the old homestead farm consisting of 156 acres and has also about 50 acres in Pike Tp., all under a good state of cultivation. He is a young and enterprising business man and a progressive and liberal minded citizen. ADDENDUM TO SANDY TOWNSHIP BIOGRAPHIES. Received Too Late for Alphabetical Insertion. THOMAS McCALL, retired; P. O. Canton; whose portrait appears in this history, as a representative pioneer of Sandy Tp. was born in Bridgeport, Fayette Co., Penn., March 28, 1809, and was the fourth child of a family of seven children, born to Robert and Nancy (Robertson) McCall. They were both natives of Westmoreland Co. Penn.; the former born July 7, 1776, and died in 1833. His mother was born Feb. 9,1781, and died in 1858. Barney McCall, the grandfather of Thomas, came from Ireland to the colonies when young. He married Miss Mary Newell, a native of Maryland. They lived and died in Westmoreland Co. Penn. His grandfather, William Robertson, was a native of Scotland. He came to the colonies when a boy, and subsequently. married Miss Sarah Hurst, a native of Virginia. They also lived and died residents of Fayette Co., Penn. On March 17, 1828, Thomas arrived with his parents in Stark Co. They settled in Sandy Tp. on a farm, though his father did but little or no farming; he being by trade a mill-wright, and spent his time principally at his trade. Their home was on the northeast quarter of Sect. 22, adjoining the village of Waynesburg, which at the time was composed of four families. As early as 1807-8, Robert McCall came to Ohio, and built a number of mills in Columbiana, Stark and ad joining counties. Thomas was raised a millwright, and worked at the trade with his father until the latter's death, when he took charge of the old homestead farm, where he lived until 1846, and then moved to a farm four miles north of Waynesburg, and resided there until 1859, when he removed to Canton, by reason of his having been elected to the office of Auditor of Stark Co., by the Democratic party, with which he has affiliated since becoming a legal voter. In 1861, his term of office expired, when he returned to his farm, and resided there until 1872, and then again became a resident of Canton, which is his home at present. He has also served as land Assessor for the townships of Canton, Osnaburg, Pike, Paris and Sandy. Nov. 13, 1833, he was married to Miss Sarah Brothers, of Fayette Co., Pa. She died Feb. 22, 1855. By this marriage eight children were born to them, five of whom are living, viz : Thomas, in Boulder Co., Col.; Harriet E., now Mrs. M. Prouse, of Missouri ; Theodore, on the old homestead ; John S. and George D., both in Woodbury Co., Iowa. June 26,1863, he was married to Mrs. H. M. Harold, formerly Miss Harriet M. Reed. By this marriage they have one child, Miss May R. 838 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OSNABURG TOWNSHIP. JOSIAH ANTHONY, farmer; P. O. Osnaburg; one of the most attractive places, and one which catches the eye of a stranger in driving out the State road is the residence and barn of Josiah Anthony, a farmer living three miles east of Osnaburg. Mr. Anthony was born Feb. 28, 1835, in Osnaburg Tp.; his parents were John and Juliann A. (Schull) Anthony, of Adams Co., Penn. His father having died when Josiah was a youth of 13, he was placed under the care of a guardian, Henry Hossler; at 18 he began the carpenter's trade under Samuel Immel, which he followed in the west until 1862. Returning to Ohio, he again engaged in farming, at first purchasing 80 acres of the present homestead. In 1868 he added the remainder of the original place, making in all 120 acres of highly improved farming land. In connection with his model farming he has of late years being dealing some in Merino sheep and Durham cattle; his present herd is a cross from the thorough bred Durhams imported from Canada by Sprankle and Williamson. In the arrangement of his barn and yards he has spared no pains or expense to have every convenience for the comfort of his stock. Mr. Anthony was united in marriage to Miss Lucinda Baughman, of Nimishillen Tp., and is surrounded with a pleasant and harmonious family of eight children, five boys and three girls; in religion Mr. and Mrs. Anthony are communicant members of the Reformed Church, at Paris, O. FRANK BOWEN, coal dealer, Osnaburg. Among the most prominent of the younger business men of Osnaburg Tp., may be mentioned Frank Bowen, owner of an extensive coal field, at the southern edge of Osnaburg village. Mr. Bowen married Lydia Kungelman, July 30, 1848. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, having moved to Loudonville, O., in his 12th year. Frank enlisted in the 100-day service under Col. Ball, 162d O. N. G. At his return in 1864 he began his apprenticeship at tinning. In 1868 he commenced business for himself as tinner, in partnership with his brother and Joseph Ball, which continued two years. Mr. Bowen then returned for a stay of two years, on the farm with J. Holwick. In 1872 he ventured on opening up the first tin shop in Osnaburg, where he held forth for a decade. At the death of Mr. Holwick, his father-in-law, the court appointed him executor. He removed to the present homestead, upon his wife,s place. He enlarged the capacity of coal production, so that rn the winter of 1880-81 he was employing fourteen men. During the c summer season the demand being light, Mr. Bowen is taking advantage and making arrangements to employ mule-power, thus increasing the producing capacity of one of the largest coal mines in the Township, the average monthly yield for the winter being 12,000 tons. In 1870; he took unto himself a better half in the person of Alice Holwick. The family consists of one child, Carrie A. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen are both members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Bowen has been honored by his brethren and the young people, by his selection to the S. S. Superintendency, and leader of class. In his political career, he maintains the Republican faith, having been elected to office of Township Clerk for three years. Mr. Bowen is one of the youngest members of the present Union School Board, at Osnaburg. ABRAHAM CLARK, coal dealer; Osnaburg. Abraham Clark was born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., Nov. 1, 1814, son of Jacob and Susanna (Bowman) Clark. He removed to Osnaburg Tp. with his parents at the early OSNABURG TOWNSHIP - 839 age of two years, where he was raised upon the farm, clearing up the forests and assisting at the heavy labor of a new county. In 1845 he began for himself and purchased his present homestead, the Kuntz farm, which he has improved in buildings, &c., until it is one of the attractive rural residences of Osnaburg Tp. Mr. Clark continued working the coal bank, already opened by his predecessor, supplying the various manufacturing establishments located at Canton, Akron, Alliance, Fort Wayne, and other points at a distance. From 1860 to 1878 Mr. Clark was the principal coal dealer of Osnaburg Tp., ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 bushels per annum. One secret of his success was he never leased his mines to other parties, but was a direct manager and overseer of his own business. His coal land is a tillable farm of 144 acres, lying at the western edge of Osnaburg village. In addition to being an excellent grain farm, Mr. Clark has given it a reputation and a name as a fine fruit hill with its natural complement, an extensive apiary. In 1835 he was joined in wedlock to Miss Catherine Reatlinger of Osnaburg. The fruit of this wedlock is four children—three boys and one girl. The boys are all on the farm. Mrs. Catharine Clark died 1865. Mr. Clark was remarried to Mrs. Mary Meizer of Osnaburg. In politics he has always cast his lot with the Democracy. Mr. and Mrs. Clark and family are attendants and members of the Reformed Church. JACOB DAGER, sheep-raiser; P. O. Osnaburg; was born in Washington Co., Pa., August 9, 1814. His parents were Jacob and Catharine (Hewitt) Dager, of Pennsylvania. His grandfather, Martin Dager, was a native of Germany. Mr. Dager was bereaved of his father in 1826; four years later his mother married Henry Everhard, now of Stark Co. The subject of this sketch made his home upon the farm of his nativity until his 28th year. His intellect and energy soon gave him a position at home as a teacher, at which he was engaged over five years. Between his terms of teaching he prosecuted an English course of study at Washington College, Pennsylvania. Among some of his pupils that have attained high positions, may be mentioned Revs. Thos. and Samuel Wilson; also, Chief Justice of Ohio, Mcllvain. He came to Carroll Co. in 1840, teaching in winters and clearing his newly-purchased farm in the other seasons. In the spring of 1853 he purchased a part of his present homestead, to which he has annexed adjoining farms until he is the owner of 280 well-improved acres. This locality being well adapted to combine stock-raising with farming, led Mr. Dager into the sheep business, in which he has justly gained an enviable reputation. His enterprise ranks him as the very first, both as introducer and breeder of Merino sheep, in Osnaburg Tp.; and judging from the county fair records, he is entitled to the front rank in his business in Stark Co. His flock consists of the pedigreed Atwood importation. In 1877, himself, his son and his son-in-law, John B. Criswell, purchased four ewes and two lambs of S. S. Campbell, of Harrison Co. In 1881, the firm made a purchase of Campbell and Law of a ram for $400. In the herd-book he ranks as No. 95 (Glengary). On November 8, 1838, Mr. Dager and Miss Eleanor Hastings were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, which union has been blest by three children, the eldest, Mrs. John B. Criswell, joining farms; Isaac N. is also a farmer and stock-dealer; John H. is yet at home, associated in business with his venerable sire. GEORGE DOLL, Osnaburg P. O., is a native of Pennsylvania, having been born in York Co. He moved with his parents, John and Elizabeth (Kith) Doll to Stark Co. in his early youth. He remained on the farm until he was 15 years of age, and afterward was stage-driver for seven years on the Lisbon and Canton road, at the meager wages of $10 per month and expenses paid. He was afterward employed by the National Stage Route Co., having the honor of driving the first stage over the new National Road. In 1840 he hired to Linn & Murry, proprietors of a traveling circus of considerable note in that day. Two years afterward, he returned to Osnaburg, and " took unto himself a wife," making the happy choice of Miss Susan Meiser, of Osnaburg, in 1843. Miss Meiser came formerly from Lebanon Co., Pa. Mr. Doll followed the mason's trade for several years, leaving many lasting monuments of his work, in the walls and battlements of this locality. With his hard-earned accumulations he purchased a farm, which he afterward sold and bought the American House, and was land- 840 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: lord at this stand for eight years. Mr. Doll cared for his aged parents, and furnished them rooms at this hotel until their death. He sold his tavern to Jacob Reece in 1858, living a private life until the breaking out of the war, at which time he not only gave his sons to the cause, but enlisted himself, under Capt. Gotchsell, as company farrier. The regiment proceeded to Nashville, witnessing the first engagement at the battle of Shiloh. At Murfreesboro he was made veterinary surgeon of the regiment. The next engagement was at Lookout Mountain. Mr. Doll was with the army in their march to the sea, under Gen. Sherman, this trip being the most agreeable in his army experience. One incident that his profession called his especial attention to was the severity of a trailing brier that did great injury to the limbs of the horses, the thorns being so severe that they would make great incisions in the horses' legs like knives. After their return to Nashville, Mr. Doll was started down to the Mississippi river with two steamers of broken-down mules, which were intercepted a few miles below Nashville, and the men captured. Mr. Doll, in company with two negroes, escaped again to the steamers, and were rescued by the timely arrival of a Federal iron-clad. Mr. Doll received but one injury during his military career ; that was caused by the slipping of his horse, severely injuring one of his limbs. Mr. Doll is at present a citizen of Osnaburg, and interested in the Osnaburg Coal Co., and he has had considerable experience in the coal-mining business. He is a Republican in politics, casting his first vote for Henry Clay. Mr. and Mrs. Doll are communicants in the German Reformed Church. HIRAM DOLL, merchant ; Osnaburg is one of the younger business men of the town of Osnaburg, being born in 1843, in this township; descendant of John Doll, who came originally from York Co., Penn. His father was Geo. Doll, whose life is noticed elsewhere in this work. Mr. Doll spent his boyhood days in Osnaburg village, where he attended the public schools. In the spring of 1860 he removed to Perry Tp. A year from the following fall, at the break ing-out of the war, he enlisted in company I, 19th Ohio, under Capt. Wm. Rakestraw, and Col. Sam. Beaty, going first to camp Dennison, then to Louisville, Ky. During his term of service he was in the battle of Shiloh, at the Siege of Corinth, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Perryville, Ky., and Chickamauga, and at the latter place was among the unfortunates, being taken prisoner the last evening of the engagement. He was removed to Richmond, afterward to Danville, Andersonville and Savannah, also to Millen. At Andersonville he served a term of six months, experiencing all the hardships of Confederate prison-life, scurvy being one of the afflictions at that place. At Danville he was incarcerated for a period of five months, at which place he was sorely afflicted with the small-pox. He was imprisoned in all fourteen months. Mr. Doll having served over three years, received an honorable discharge, Jan. 13, 1865. The following May he was united in the holy bonds of wedlock, with Miss Lydia Newman, of Osnaburg. Of this union there are three children living—Charley H., Nettie and Maggie. One child, James R., was buried in the winter of 1872. After the war he was engaged in coal mining, and painting, until 1876, in which year he began general merchandising in Osnaburg, at which business he is at present employed. His prison-life and army career has made him a Stalwart Republican. Has held local office in the township, serving as Township Clerk, also Treasurer for one year; in spring of 1881 was elected again to that office, and is the present incumbent. Mr. and Mrs. Doll are members of the German Reformed Church. Has held the position of Deacon in same for fourteen years. He takes great interest in Sunday-school work, and has held the position of Superintendent for several terms. At other times has been a constant teacher of a class. Mr. Doll lives. in one of the finest dwellings in the village—a neat, brick edifice, upon Nassau street, opposite his store-room. JOSIAH FINK, farmer; P. O. Osnaburg; was born April 14, 1832, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of Ephraim and Susanna (Shenkle) Fink. Five years later they moved to Stark Co., locating in Osnaburg Tp. He served a faithful apprenticeship on the farm with his father, and in 1850 began to learn the carpenter's trade; this pursuit he followed but four years, when he rented a farm in Osnaburg Tp. In about six years his thrift and economy enabled him to puachase 40 acres of his OSNABURG TOWNSHIP - 841 present dwelling spot in the northwest corner, Sec. 6, of Osnaburg Tp. In 1880 he added to his present farm 30 acres, a portion of which lies in Nimishillen Tp. For thirteen years Mr. Fink followed threshing of grain; in 1872 he sold his interest in this branch of machinery, and has since made farming his exclusive business. In politics he is a "full-blooded" Republican, having been nominated and elected by that party to the office of Township Trustee, and in 1880, as Land Appraiser for the present term. His associates in the Home Insurance Co. have elected him -their clerk many terms. At present is a member of the township School Board; his different offrces and occupations combined with fine social qualities have made him very generally known and honored in this part of the county. Mr. Fink was married June 12, 1853, to Miss Sarah Wenger. Mrs. Fink is a daughter of one of the oldest and wealthiest families of the township. Their home has been made joyous with six children —Susanna, Amanda, Isaac, Martin, Josiah and Samuel. FRED. J. FRY, farmer; P. O. Osnaburg; was born April 12, 1829, upon the present finely located spot, popularly denominated "Centerville farm." His parents, Frederick and Elizabeth (Neidig) Fry, were natives of Berks Co., Pa., and moved to Ohio and located in Stark Co., in 1816. The subject of this sketch remained with his parents upon this farm, until his 22d year, at which age he purchased 148 acres of the paternal homestead. Mr. Fry has been a dealer in live-stock, sheep being his favorite branch of the business. At present, he has a fine drove of 100 Merinos. In matrimony, he joined his fortunes with those of Miss Mary Fogle, Feb. 9, 1865. The sweets of married life were strengthened by a family of eleven children. Miss Frances, the eldest, is still at home; Miss Ada is in her 22d year, also residing on the farm; Marion is 21 years; Henry in his 20th year; Alfred 18; Mary L., 17; Bradley G., 16; Johnny L., 15; Reason, in his 12th year; Walter, a lad of 10 summers. The family circle remained unbroken until they were called around the bedside of their dying mother, Aug. 19, 1880. Mr. Fry, and part of the family, are communicant members of the Reformed Church, at Paris, O. Mr. Fry, has held an active relation to Sun day School and Church work for many years. He has been repeatedly elected Sunday School Superintendent, at Centerville organization. The orderly appearance of his farm and home, speak in high terms of his attention and skill in husbandry, and rearing of a dutiful family of children. REV. JOHN M. GRETHER, Osnaburg. Out of the numerous congregations in the village of Osnaburg there is at present only one resident minister, the Rev. John M. Grether, of the Reformed Church of the United States, born in Niederweilder, Grand Duchy Baden-Baden, Germany, Dec. 22, 1828, his parents being John J. and Catharine (Eberhart) Grether. His father died in 1841 when John M. was but 12 years of age. He received a thorough common-school education in the German schools. After his 14th year, he continued his course of study in a religious direction, laboring in vacations for a number of years with his relatives, in the bakery business. June 21, 1847, Mr. G., with his mother and their family of eight children, sailed from Havre for America, arriving Aug. 2. They moved first to Canton, Ohio. Mr. G. engaged himself in the bakery and confectionery business at Akron, O. Tiring of this, he began a course of medicine under Dr. John Weimer of that city, completing his medical education in the Cleveland Medical College. Practiced three years at Wooster. A severe type of diphtheria breaking out at New Philadelphia, Dr. G. was called to that locality to treat the disease among the Germans. He continued his practice in this place very successfully four years. The last two years he served as County Physician at the Infirmary. The many scenes of suffering and dying incident to the medical profession, called forth the more serious part of Mr. Grether's nature, and he took up a course of theological reading during his last year of medical practice, and even before he was ordained minister, he was called to various fields of church labor by the ministry of the Reformed Church. In 1862– 63 he took a special course in theology, being ordained as mrnister of the holy gospel in 1863. His appointment by the Synod was for Medina and Ashland Counties, serving three congregations and establishing a fourth at Ashland. In 1867 was sent to Warren, Ohio, where he labored for six years. During his 842 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: administration he lifted the entire debt of $1,800 from the small congregation of Youngstown. In 1873, Mr. G. was called to Hartville, Stark Co., serving the three congregations of Hartville, Randolph and Limaville. In the spring of 1877 he began his pastoral labors in Osnaburg, serving at present three congregations, beside the village one at Strasburg, which he organized March 16, 1879. The St. Martin's, east of Osnaburg, is the third congregation. They have a communicant membership of 30. Mr. G. was deprived of his first wife March 5,1854. Dec. 17,1854, he was remarried. This union was blessed with ten children, six sons and four daughters, all living—Frank, the eldest, is in his 26th year; at present is minister and tutor in the Mission College, Franklin, Wis.; William is in the same school; Emma is wife of J. J. Broumbach; Louisa, the second daughter, is teaching; John, Amanda, Anna, Frederick, Alfred and George. Mr. Grether stands high among his people, and is an earnest laborer among them, in all branches of ecclesiastical labor, constantly holding extra services through the week. GEO. W. HENNING, teacher and minister, Osnaburg. Rev. Geo. W. Henning, is a descendant of Abram and Susanna (Bair) Henning. His mother is a granddaughter of Rudolph Bair, one of the delegates to the first Constitutional Convention of Ohio. He was born Jan. 5, 1833, and until his 18th year remained upon the farm with his parents, attending winter school. Having assiduously given his spare moments to books, he was soon competent to begin the profession of teaching, in which he has since taken so high a rank. His first attendance at advanced schools was at Massillon, under Prof. L. Andrews, who afterward became President of Kenyon College. In 1851 he entered Mt. Union Seminary, and graduated in 1859, being Valedictorian of his class. The following year he was employed as Mathematical Professor in Eden Seminary, Trumbull Co. In 1859-60, he was elected to fill a chair in the Western Reserve Seminary. In 1860-62 he acted as Principal of Georgetown Seminary. In connection with his profession, he read sufficient theology to be ordained minister of the Gospel in the Reformed Church of the U. S. From 1864 to 1875, he was constantly employed in the South Grammar School. Feeling the need of physical recuperation, he returned to his farm in the eastern part of Osnaburg Tp., teaching the short winter terms at home, and improving his farm. The winter of 1879-80 again found L. Longshore, of East Fairfield, Nov. 10,1859. him in the school, teaching a school-year in Louisville, Stark Co. He was married to Maria This union has been blest with ten children, all of whom are at home, except the eldest son, who is teaching school in their home district. In politics he is Democratic. ALFRED HURFORD, farmer and coal-dealer; P. O. Canton. Alfred Hurford was born in Canton Tp., July 16, 1814. His parents' names were Thomas and Mary (Wilcoxen) Hurford, of Chester Co., Penn. Mr. Hurford remained with his father upon the farm until the death of the latter, which occurred in 1835, six months before Alfred arrived at his majority, thus preventing him from acting as executor of the estate, which consisted of a fine half section at the south of the city of Canton, a part of which is at present within the city limits. The executor was so dilatory, that the estate did not yield to the family what it should. Mr. Hurford engaged himself to John Myers, with whom he labored on the farm for one year. He afterwards became an employe of Duncan, at 50c. per day. He and his younger brother afterward leased the homestead, which they managed in partnership for four years. In 1839 he rented his mother-in-law's farm, remaining until Nov. 26,1845, when he removed to his present place, and purchased eighty-two acres, at $25 per acre. In 1849, he added sixty-two acres on the northeast side. In 1863 he purchased five acres, making in all at present a farm of 190 acres, well drained and enriched land, with three veins of workable coal underlying it. Was married March 27,1836, to Miss Dinah Brown of Pennsylvania, from which union there were six children, five are still living—Hiram B., a mechanic in Canton, O.; Henry E., in a grain depot, Cincinnati, O.; Lewis K. is in the grocery business; Zachary T. died from a disease contracted in the army, returning and dying surrounded by the family; Maria R. Hurford is at home. The youngest is living at Canton, O. Mr. Hurford is widely known and re- OSNABURG TOWNSHIP - 843 spected among his fellow business men, as a man highly honorable, and good as his word in every undertaking that he lends a helping hand. He is a member of the Home Insurrance Co.; also of the Board of Education for many years; is a Republican. JACOB KLOTZ, dairyman; P. 0. Canton. Jacob Klotz was born in Neiderbrund, Alsace, France, Jan. 5, 1831. In 1836, Mr. Klotz, in company with his parents, Jacob and Christiana (Gutebube) Klotz, emigrated for America, and located at Magnolia, Carroll Co. He apprenticed himself to the trade of shoemaking, but not enjoying the business, he began on the farm, which agreeable occupation he pursued for sixteen years. In 1871, he purchased 100 acres in southern Nimishillen, which he sold at a neat profit; in 1873, he purchased his present dairy farm, in Section 6, N. W. quarter of Osnaburg Tp., in all a finely watered tract of 197 acres. In 1876, Mr. Klotz, began the dairy business that he has so successfully continued up to the present time. His market is the city of Canton, which demands seventeen to twenty cows; in connection with his milk trade, he cultivates garden vegetables for the spring and summer markets. In connection with his many farm improvements, Mr. Klotz, has manifested his enterprise by erecting a capacious cider-press, which, last season alone, expressed 1,650 barrels of cider. In 1857, Feb. 19, he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Mutchler, of Jackson Tp. In politics he casts his lot with the Democracy; in religion Mr. and Mrs. Klotz, are members of the Lutheran Church, Canton, Ohio. GEO. LIEBTAG is a native of Germany; born in Creuznach, on the Rhine. His parents were Gabriel and Elizabeth (Eccardt) Liebtag. He sailed for America in 1853, and located in Berks Co., Penn. The family came the following year. After a six years' residence in that county, they engaged in a family grocery store. Mr. Liebtag afterwards became interested in mill property, and engaged in the grist-mill business for six years. The subject of this sketch moved to New York City in 1859. From York State he came to Stark Co., 0., in the winter of 1860. In this county he began the coal-mining business, commencing in Clark's coal mine, and remained there until the breaking-out of the war. Mr. L. enlisted under Col. Beatty, in the 19th Ohio. Started direct for camp Dennison, and from there to Louisville, and through the Kentucky campaign. At the time of the battle of Shiloh, Mr. Liebtag was with the wagon-train, and did not arrive at the scene of battle until after the contest was ended, reaching the bat- tle-field on the Tuesday following. From that date he was engaged in skirmishing, until the evacuation of Corinth. Marching through Alabama, to Battle Creek, Tenn., following. Gen. Bragg in his retreat, reaching Louis- ville in advance of Gen. Bragg; from this city they followed him to Perryville, Ky., at no time coming in direct contact with the Con- federate troops, except in a few minor skirm- ishes. The next engagement was at Crab Orchard. Nothing of special interest until the engagement at Stone River, Dec. 31st, at which time Mr. Liebtag received a flesh wound in the thigh, disabling him for ten months. He again joined the regiment at Chattanooga, Tenn., where the army was being besieged by Gen. Bragg. Mr. Liebtag participated in the advance of Orchard Knob; also in the charge of Mission Ridge, passing through one of the severest marches of the entire campaign to Knoxville, camping at Strawberry Plains. Here he re-enlisted for three years more, and was granted a fur- lough. After the second return, began the Atlanta campaign; was engaged at New Hope Church, Kenesaw and Peach Tree Creek. In front of Atlanta and Lovejoy Station, engaging in many a hot skirmish, until the evacuation of Atlanta. Was also in the battles of Franklin and Nashville, after which he went with the 19th on their memorable campaign to Texas. He returned to Columbus, 0., and received his discharge Nov. 25, 1865, making in all four years and three months of active service. Mr. Liebtag is very fully informed upon a general as well as a detailed history of the late Rebellion. Politics: he was formerly a Whig and Republican, until the Greeley Campaign; he has since voted with the Democratic party. He was sent by his Democratic brethren to Columbus, 0., as delegate, in the summer of 1880, for the purpose of nominating delegates to the National Convention, at CinClark,s. Has held minor local offices, being one of the Town Councilmen of Osnaburg at present. Mr. 844 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Liebtag has been connected for many years in the coal-mining business, and is a stockholder and mine superintendent of the Osnaburg Coal Company. Mr. Liebtag was married in 1867. The fruit of this marriage are three children—Charley, Lizzie and Della, who are all at home. Mr. L. received his education in Germany, and acquired his knowledge of English by his own unaided efforts, after coming to America. SAMUEL MARKS, farmer; P.O. Osnaburg; is connected with one of the oldest families of Stark Co. His father, Jacob Mark, Sr., who is still among us, has weathered the storms of 87 wintry blasts,—the oldest man in the township. His venerable mother died in January, 1881. The subject of this biography was born in Osnaburg Tp., March 5, 1834. He is one of a family of five, living with his parents, three miles south of Osnaburg, doing general farm work and attending district school in the winter. When he became of age, he engaged in farming, for eight years, in Carroll Co., renting a tract of land in Brown Tp. In 1862, he returned to Stark Co., purchased 101 acres at $80 per acre. In 1872, he added to his homestead, the Speigle farm of 31 acres, at $100 per acre. With the many improvements and richness of this tract of land, it is estimated to be worth from $125 to $130 per acre. In May 1858, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Swalle, of Osnaburg Tp. Of this family, Miss Amelia is the eldest, the next are twins, George 4. and Luellen, Emma is the youngest. They are all minors, and still form an unbroken family circle. Opposite to his father, Mr. Marks is a Democrat, and a member of the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Marks is a member of the German Reformed; the eldest daughter is also a communicant member of same. WILLIAM JAMES McCONKEY, physician; Mapleton; was born July 3d, 1836, in Armagh, County Tyrone, Ireland. He is a grandson of John McConkey, a freehold farmer; he inherits his love for the medical profession from his father, Dr. Wm. McConkey; his mother was Rebecca V. (Maxwell) McConkey; he attended the common schools of his native country until his 16th year, when he was advanced as clinical pupil in the county infirmary for two years. At the age of 18 he removed temporarily to Dublin, taking a four years' course of medical lectures at the Royal College ; he repaired to Glasgow and obtained his surgical degree; after completino. his studies in other branches, he received his second diploma and M. D. from Edinburgh; thus thoroughly equipped with a classical education and two degrees in his profession, he began practicing in 1854, at Clonmel, Ireland. In 1858 he sailed for the shores of the United States, locating and practicing four years in New York city; in 1863 he located in Mapleton, where his practice has kept him busy. The active part he takes, and the influence he wields in the Stark County Medical Society, speak volumes for his reputation among his competitors. In 1864 he united his fortunes with Miss Sarah J. Blythe, of Waynesburgh; he is surrounded with five happy children—Eletta V., Wm. A. Edith, Auren M. and James C.; in politics he is Republican. Dr. McConkey, besides his extended information from books and practice has traveled quite extensively, having made trips through France, Germany, Belgium, England and Ireland, and in this country he has visited many places of historical interest both East and West. Mr. and Mrs. McConkey are members of the Presbyterian Church. JOHN McLAUGHLIN, farmer; P.O. Osnaburg. Connected with one of the oldest families and estates of Osnaburg, is John McLaughlin, born in Canton Tp., Feb. 29, 1812. George McLaughlin, his father, was native of Ireland, his mother, Mary (Fink) McLaughlin. In 1831 he moved to Osnaburg Tp., and began the wagon-making business with Jacob Hossler, which trade he pursued for about eight years in connection with farming. In 1832 he purchased the N. W. of Sec. 4, Osnaburg Tp., of his mother, for $700, and in 1851 bought the tract of land he at present resides upon. No better improvements were upon it other than a log hut, surrounded with a dense forest. All the fine improvements and conveniences now on the property, are monuments to his good management. In 1866 he purchased the Reading farm, one mile west of his dwelling, which he afterward sold. In Lake Tp. he purchased seventy-five acres. Selling same to his son-in-law, he purchased twenty in Nimishillen Tp. in 1876. In 1880 he purchased eighty- OSNABURG TOWNSHIP -845 two acres, holding same for speculation but a short time. Beyond the State he pur chased 160 acres in 1875, situated in Illinois, which was disposed of to his son-in-law. Mr. McLaughlin was married to Miss Elizabeth Wenger, Aug. 30, 1841. Miss Wenger was a member of one of the pioneer families of Stark Co. This union was made happy with five children—Leah, wife of Geo. Hulber, Osnaburg Tp.; Lydia, wife of Jacob Lorah; Mrs. Susanna Caldran, of Illinois; Mrs. Elizabeth Slusser, of Lake Tp.; Celena, at home. MANASSES MOUL, farmer and stock dealer and raiser, P. O. Osnaburg; was born Sept. 29, 1829, in York Co. Pennsylvania; son of John and Margaret (Wertz) Moul. The subject of this sketch moved to Ohio, Osnaburg Tp., in 1833, and began laboring on the farm, continuing at the same until his marriage to Miss Susanna Wetter, June 2, 1852. In 1857, he purchased the Werntz saw-mill at Bedford, running it for two years. In 1859, he removed to his present home at the western edge of Osnaburg village, Sec. 18. In connec- tion with his farming, Mr. Moul takes great interest in live stock, having been the first to introduce into the Township, the "New Kirk Steamer and Evaporator," with which he steams all the food for the farm stock. Mr. Moul has the following children—Amanda A., Mrs. Byerley, of Lake Tp.; Byron S. and John F., still remain with him on the farm; the latter is associated with his father in the " New Kirk Evaporator." Mr. Moul has always been a Democrat, although in a Republican precinct, he has been repeatedly elected Township Clerk. Mr. and. Mrs. Moul are members of Reformed Church. He is also member of the Village School Board. Mr. Moul,s sober and industrious habits, combined with a fine business talent, has given him rank among the first in his profession, as well as a well merited social position. ADAM NIMAN, farmer and wagon maker; Osnaburg. Among the few in Osnaburg Tp., of foreign birth is Adam Niman, who was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Feb. 2, 1833, and in the following May, he crossed the ocean with his parents, John and Barbara (Moelin) Niman, who located in Columbiana, Co. In 1852 the family moved to Stark Co., working with his father in the shop in the winter season, and pursuing agriculture in the other seasons. For many years, Mr. Niman and his father were the chief wagon makers in the township, which trade they have pursued up to the present time, but more limited in late years. In 1851, Mr. Niman purchased his presnt home of eighty acres; he has since added twelve acres to it. Mr. Niman deals to a limited degree in live stock, sheep being his preference. He was married Oct. 6, 1867, and from this union there are four children—Harvey, George W., Levi, and Frances. In politics he votes with the Democratic party, having cast his first presidential vote for James Buchanan. Mr. -Niman and family were all baptized in the Lutheran faith. PETER NUMAN, coal dealer; Osnaburg; was born March 25, 1827, in Berks Co., Pa. His parents' names were Peter and Esther (Chrest) Numan. His father was a native of Pennsylvania. In 1835 he moved with his parents to Ohio, locating in Osnaburg Tp., three miles east of the village. Mr. Numan remained with his parents on this farm until a year after his marriage to Miss Eleanor Dewalt, May 20, 1847. In the following March, he rented his father's farm of 120 acres, and remained on same until 1852. After which, he removed upon his father's newly purchased farm, south of the first. In 1854, he moved to the Kitt farm. In 1855, he took up his abode upon the John Numan land, at which place he began the coal business. In 1856 he purchased the George Numan property, selling same, he moved to Michigan, in 1857, and bought 80 acres in Hillsdale Co., Mich. In 1859, Mrs. Numan died, after which, he returned to Ohio, and engaged for a year and a half in general merchandising. Dec. 31, 1859, he was again married, Miss A. C. Long, becoming his wife. In 1861, removed to Mrs. Lily’s farm, Osnaburg Tp. In 1862 he purchased the American House, Paris, O., presiding over it for two years. in 1864 he sold his farm and hotel, and moved to Wooster, and run the Eagle House, two years. In 1866 he purchased the Canton Bus Line. In 1874 he sold out his 'Bus Line, and invested in his present homestead farm of eighty acres. In the Centennial year he moved upon this land, making coal his principal business, increasing his production to about 50,000 bushels an- 846 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: nually. There are four children living of the first union, and seven from the second. In religion he was raised in the Reformed Church, but in 1865, he became a member of the Lutheran Church. At present, he is a member of the Reformed Church; is a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent in same. Is member of I. O. O. F., Lodge No. 39, at Canton, O. GEORGE REED, Osnaburg; was born in Berks Co., Penn., July 3, 1825; son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Bowen) Reed, both citizens of Berks Co. The subject of this sketch remained upon the farm with his father, engaging in live stock dealing at an early age until his 21st year. When yet a mere boy he drove market horses across the mountains to the eastern cities. Not infrequently he would drive a herd of cattle or sheep over this long and tiresome route, long before the whistle broke the silence of the " rock-ribbed" Alleghenies. In one season Mr. Reed spent about one hundred days upon this mountainous trip. After becoming of age he continued this business, having had so thorough a training under his father. Handling a great amount of live-stock led him to study the habits and diseases of cattle and horses, which has given him more than a local reputation and a name in doctoring and giving diagnoses of various stock diseases. In this department he ranks foremost in this section of the country. Mr. Reed has been identified with the stock interest of Ohio since 1840, having located at that time in Osnaburg Tp. In 1854 he purchased real estate in the east edge of the village, which in twenty years has risen in value 400 per cent. Mr. Reed was married Aug. 8, 1853, to Miss Mary Warner. Mr. Reed is the happy father of six children: the eldest, Angeline, died in November, 1880; Henry is a student in Oberlin College; will complete his course with the class of 1883; Josephine is yet at home; William inherits his father's love for a fine horse, and is well skilled for a youth in that line already, and is a close student of the .,tuck market; the youngest boy, George, is in his 12th year; the " baby " is Ida. She is in her 9th year. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are communicants of the Lutheran Church. In politics he has always been a Democrat. Mr. Reed is a member of No. 60 Lodge, Free Masons. C. L. REIFSNIDER, Osnaburg was born in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Co., Penn., Oct. 8, 1827. The parents of Mr. Reifsnider, were Daniel and Mary (Greaff) Reifsnider, both born in Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch was educated in the German district school, at Greentown, Ohio. After his German education, he took a short English course, and turned his attention to commercial pursuits. Beginning as a clerk in Greentown, which he followed for the two years, 1848-9, in a dry goods store. In 1850 he was employed by J. B. Estef, a dry goods merchant of Canton, O., remaining in his service for five years. His next position was as employe of Kimball & Co., in the same city for five years. In the Fall of 1864, he was elected County Recorder for Stark Co., on the Lincoln ticket. After serving his full term in this capacity with great credit to himself and county, he was appointed Deputy Postmaster from 1869 to 1877, at which time he moved to Osnaburg, opening out a general store on Main street. Not only is he at present one of the leading merchants, but is also a stockholder and President of the Osnaburg Coal Co., organized April 1, 1881; an enterprise that bids fair to be the leading feature of the township in the future. Mr. Reifsnider was married May 8, 1866, to Miss Emma Painter, of Pike Tp., Stark Co. They had two children, a boy and girl, both of whom are dead, the former dying at three months, and the other at the age of six and one-half years. He is a member of Eagle Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Canton, O.; also of the Nimisilla Lodge, I. O. O. F., Canton, O. In politics he is a pronounced Republican. His wife is a member of the Disciples, Church, Canton, there being no congregation of that faith in Osnaburg. B. F. SHENGLE, lumber dealer and sawyer, Osnaburg. Benjamin F. Shengle was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Feb. 8, 1831, son of John and Mary (Boucher) Shengle; at the early age of two he moved with his parents to Nimishillen Tp.; he served an apprenticeship upon the farm until his 20th year, at which time he engaged himself to Eph. Fink, a leading carpenter, from whom he learned the trade. During the seven years that he followed this business, he spent one year in Indiana; in 1858 he returned to the old homestead and conducted the farm for about five OSNABURG TOWNSHIP -847 years. Preferring village life, he moved to Osnaburg and engaged again in the lumber and building business and purchased a half interest in the village saw mill, supplying the lumber for many of the county contracts in bridge-building and other public work. At present he is also a member of the newly organized Osnaburg Coal Co., having the contract for sawing all the timbers used in the mine. In 1855 he was united in marriage to Miss Fannie Youtz, of Stark Co; of this union there are eight children—Josiah, William, Franklin, Benjamin. William is in the livery business at Louisville, the other boys are still at home. Mary A:, Ellen, Sarah and Alice are the four daughters. Mary is wife of Henry Warner, Marlborough Tp.; in politics has always been a Republican. His friends and neighbors have honored him with local offices and duties, as Township Trustee, Delegate to the county conventions; was appointed one of the agents to incorporate the rising city of Osnaburg. He is a member of Lodge No. 60, A. F. & A. M., of Canton; his wife is a communicant member of the Evangelical Church. JOHN H. SPRANKLE, dealer in short horn cattle; Paris, 0.; was born, Sept. 7, 1829, in Canton Tp., Stark Co. He is connected with one of the early families that braved the hardships of early border life, his parents Jacob and Margaret, (Drushal) Sprankle, of Pennsylvania, being numbered with the pioneers; when he became of age he engaged himself as an apprentice at Canton, 0., in the woolen mills, and acquired a knowledge of every department of that business. Iii his twenty sixth year he purchased 110 acres of the present farm. In a comparatively few years his energy called for more territory, so that in 1863, he was the purchaser of 100 more acres, and has been adding on every side since then, his last purchase being 80 acres in 1876. Though yet in the prime of life he is the possessor of 300 acres of excellent farming and grazing land. His enterprise led him, notwithstanding strong prejudice and ridicule against him, to go to Canada in 1875, and buy a herd of pedigreed short horn Durham cattle; he has practically demonstrated to himself and neighbors the difference between feeding and housing the "pennyroyal" stock and the sleek " marble " backed and " well flanked " Durham. In the care of his stock and sale cattle, he takes great care and pride, keeping them in a good breeding condition. The success of this venture has encouraged him to make other purchases in the near future from abroad. Mr. Sprankle was united in marriage to Miss Anna Fry, Stark Co. Six children constitute the family— the eldest is Jacob, engaged in the dairy business, in Pennsylvania; Alfred E., is running a portable saw-mill in this county; Henry S., on the farm; Florence T., Anna, John G. are all minors. In politics he is a pillar in the Republican party of his corner of the township. JOHN SHENGLE, deceased; was born in Chester Co., Penn., March 6, 1797. He was one in a family of nine born to Martin and Elizabeth (Moonshower) Shengle, who were also natives of Pennsylvania. When 17 years of age, John left the home farm, and commenced working at the stone masons' trade, a business he followed until his marriage with Mollie Bucher, which took place about 1819, in Lancaster County. His wife was a daughter of Jacob Bucher, a family well known in that county. He lived in Pennsylvania, farming until 1834, when he moved to Stark Co., O., locating in Nimishillen Township, on the farm now owned by J. B. Draime. The farm at that time was only about one-third cleared, and after his settlement Mr. Shengle commenced clearing and improving the place, and soon erected a saw mill, which was for many years the leading saw-mill in the neighborhood. Mr. Shengle was a man of considerable ingenuity, and while he did not profess to be a master mechanic of any kind, he always did the harness and shoe-making for his own family, and to some extent for his neighbors also. To his union with Miss Bucher, there were born—Susan, Sarah, Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth, B. F., Jacob and J. B. Mr. Shengle died February 3, 1872. He was a man well known to the community for his upright character and deep religious principles, being a member of the German Baptist Church for upwards of fifty years. His political actions were with the Democrats, until Lincoln,s nomination in 1860, when he voted the Republican ticket, and afterwards became identified with that party. His widow still survives him, and is a resident of Wyandot 848 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Co. Jacob Shengle, their son, was born May 23, 1847, in Nimishillen Township on the old homestead. He remained at home, assisting on the farm until 21 years old, during which time he received a very ordinary education. He was married June 1, 1858, to Catharine Bower, daughter of David and Mary (Bollinger) Bower. This lady died February 15, 1859. Mr. Shengle's second and present wife is Melinda, daughter of Isaac and Susan (Stull) Myers, who was born in Osnaburg Township in October, 1845. By her he has a family of eight—Milton, Abana, Olivia, Phebe, Vinnie, Ira, L. D. and Maude. After his marriage, Mr. Shengle worked as a day laborer for a few years. In 1863 he started a steam saw-mill at Osnaburg, and followed that until the spring of 1875, when he formed a partnership with Elias Essig, at Louisville, in a planing mill and general lumber dealing. The firm name is Essrg & Shengle; a more detailed account of their business will be found in the history of Louisville. Politically speaking, Mr. Shengle is a staunch Republican, adhering to the principles laid down by the National Republican Party. In 1868 he was elected Justice of the Peace in Osnaburg Tp., and was successively re-elected until 1880, when he refused to serve again, as his business did not give him the time to attend to the office. THOMAS TINKLER, dealer in iron ore, and farmer; Paris, O.; was born in England, Sept. 9, 1826; son of Joseph and Anna Tinkler, in whose company he sailed for America, at the age of 7 years. At 12, he was placed under the tutelage of Arvine Wales, a farmer residing near Massillon, O. After arriving at his majority, he engaged as a clerk, in Massillon, in 1856. In 1862 he was employed by Hon. J. P. Burton, of Massillon, to go to Tuscarawas Co., for making inspections in the black iron-ore belt. But he subsequently discovered the thickest stratum of black-band ore of the entire belt in Osnaburg Tp., upon the farm that he now resides upon, the maximum thickness measuring 18 feet, with two to three feet of stripping underlaid with twenty-four inches of coal deposit. Being employed as Superintendent, he began at once to open up this mine, the magnitude of which can be partially conceived, when we consider that twenty-five to thirty teams were employed in the favorable seasons, for five years, with an average delivery at Louisville, of forty tons daily. He was employed by J. P. Burton, hr Stark and Tuscarawas Cos., for about fourteen years, which has given him a wide and practical knowledge of the geological formations of the black-band ore, and strata contiguous to it. In his opinions he has met with opposition from the State Geologist, Newberry, Mr. Tinkler claiming that no other belt of black-band ore has ever been discovered outside of a three-mile belt, beginning at Mineral Ridge, Trumbull Co., and extending S. W. to the Ohio River. Mr. Tinkler was married to Miss Harriet Hicks, of Massillon, in February, 1856. This marriage is blest with one child, a young lady of culture and refinement, still at home. Mr. Tinkler is at present engaged in ornamenting and improving his beautiful home and farm. JOHN VAN VOORHIS, farmer and stockman; P. O. Mapleton. Among the many prominent families of Osnaburg Tp. rs that of Van Voorhis, which the subject of this sketch represents. John Van Voorhis was born in Osnaburg Tp., Sept. 19, 1824, son of Peter and Margaret (Sickman) Van Voorhis. His father was a native of York State; his mother of the Keystone State. John was an apprentice on his father's farm until he was eighteen, at which time he engaged himself to a shoemaker in Canton, O., and continued pounding his last for nine years. During these years he purchased 111 acres in the southern part of Osnaburg Tp., In 1851 he removed to the same. In 1863, he increased this fine-sized farm by an additional tract of 31 acres. Not only has he his fields in the highest state of cultivation, but he has also removed many of the early land marks, and replaced them by neat and convenient buildings. In connection with his grain farming, he usually keeps a few stall-fed steers, and a well assorted lot of choice Merino ewes. Mr. Van Voorhis, united in marriage, Feb. 27, 1845, and has been blessed with eleven children, ten of whom are living—Elizabeth, Mrs. William Judd; Peter K., in Osnaburg Tp.; Mary, Mrs. Sutzchal, of Sandy Tp.; Dan. E., of Pike Tp., dealer and shipper of live .stock; Margaret, Mrs. Niman, deceased, of Osnaburg Tp.; OSNABURG TOWNSHIP - 849 Caroline, Mrs. Ed. L. Roaher, of Michigan Those who are at home are: Eleanora, William and Elmer. Mrs. Van Voorhis, died Aug. 24, 1875. Mr. Van Voorhis was re-united in wedlock to Miss Barbara Judd, in the centennial year. They are all members of the Christian Church. In politics, he began with the Whig party, and remained in that faith until the Republican party arose, with which he still affiliates. JACOB M. WALK, P. O. Osnaburg; is one of the most earnest and driving farmers in the vicinity of Osnaburg, who was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Aug. 26, 1824, son of Samuel and Christina (Miller) Walk. Mr. Walk was a posthumous child. His mother remained t widow for eight years, when she was married a second time to Mr. John Singer. Mr. Walk remained with his mother until his twenty-first year. In 1838 he removed to Stark Co. by wagon, spending a fortnight upon the route. In the spring of the following year he moved with his parents to near the present village of Mapleton. Since that slate the village has been organized and built up, Mr. Walk still remembering the first sale of the lots, which ranged in price from $15 to $30. Mr. Singer being a weaver by profession, his step-son learned the business of coverlid weaving in 1842, at which occupation he remained until 1860, investing his surplus funds in real estate, and doing some farming. He purchased his first home of 20 acres, one-half mile southwest of Mapleton. He subsequently made a purchase of the " Baker" farm, a rich body of land lying three-quarters of a mile west of Mapleton, a farm of 96 acres. This land not being extensive enough to satisfy his ambition, he moved to Wayne Co., where he engaged more extensively in general agriculture. While absent he sold the Baker farm and purchased the present farm and coal bank of 145 acres, a short distance southwest of Osnaburg, bordering on one side the Connotton Valley Railroad. 'With his near access to the railroad for his coal, a rich farm and an eligible building locality, Mr. Walk has reason to be as content as he is. He was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Staub of Osnaburg Tp. Dec. 31, 1846. She was born in Prussia, coming to America at the early age of three years. Mrs. Catharine Walk died in 1874, leaving three sons and two daughters— Mary E., the eldest daughter, is an instructor in music in Osnaburg and several of the neighboring villages. Ellen C. is at home. Both of the daughters are members of the M. E. Church and S. S. Mr. Walk was re-married to Mrs. Lucinda Clark of this county; they have one child, a boy of fourteen months, christened Jacob Howard. In politics Mr. Walk was raised a Democrat, and remained of that faith until the " Know-Nothing" party sprang up, when he became a Republican. Mr. Walk is an uncompromising advocate of temperance, his zeal having made him hated by the " beer element" of the neighborhood, having been active in prosecuting several saloonists. Mr. Walk was chosen chairman of the Christian Temperance Union. In his religious life few have lived more active and consistent. He was confirmed in the Lutheran Church at 16 years of age, and had his entire family baptized in the same. For many years there being no Sabbath-school at Mapleton, he with a few others succeeded in organizing one, he being chosen first superintendent. He held the superintendency also during his residence in Wayne Co., and has been repeatedly chosen to that position and as teacher since his residence in Osnaburg. Mr. Walk has never been an offrce-holder or seeker, but his fellow-townsmen sent him as one of a committee of three to secure the incorporation of the village of Osnaburg, and he was also member of the first town council. DRS. B. A. and JOSHUA WHITE-LEATHER, Osnaburg, are the two leading physicians of the village of Osnaburg. Dr. B. A., was born April 7, 1835; Dr. J. in 1830; they each received a common school education in their native county, Columbiana; Dr. B. A. attended Mt. Union College classical course; both brothers hold diplomas from the Wooster Medical College, Cleveland. The younger brother began practicing in Chambersburg, Columbiana Co., and afterward removed to Osnaburg, where he has been a constant practitioner of the allopathic school up to the present date except during his absence in the army, having served as Major in the 162d O. N. G. under Col. Ball, in the 100-day service in the spring of 1864. At the close of the war the two brothers formed a second partnership, being the sole practitioners up to 1879. In the spring of 1881