850 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Dr. B. A. took a special course at Belle View Hospital under Professor Knapp; in politics he has always been a supporter of the Republican party; has never allowed his name to be used in any state or local ticket. Dr. Joshua is of the opposite belief; and votes regularly the Democrat ticket on national issues; the two own in partnership one of the principal coal fields at present in the vicinity of Osnaburg, having run in favorable seasons as many as twelve to fifteen miners at a time, the principal market being Canton. Since the Connotton Valley R. R., arrangements will be made to lay a side track to the shaft. Dr. Joshua was married to Miss Lucinda F. Adams, Knox Co., Ill., 1860, she dying after the brief period of six months of wedded life. In religion Dr. B. A. is a member of the Disciples, Church. The junior member of the firm led his bride, Miss Margaret Criswell, to the altar of Hymen in 1858. PROF. GEORGE. A. WISE, Osnaburg. The satisfactory condition in which the Union Schools of Osnaburg are conducted is due to the abilities and management of Prof. Geo. A. Wise, a young man, born in Lake Tp., Stark Co., June 4, 1856. His father and mother were Lewis and Elizabeth (Raber) Wise, also natives of Stark county. His grandfather, Mr. John Wise, was a native of Pennsylvania. Young Wise, being an apt student, was prepared to teach at the age of 16, and actually engaged in this profession the following year at his home, in Greentown In the spring of 1874, Mr. Wise entered Greensburg Seminary. In the fall terms of 1875-76 he was a student in Mt. Union College, teaching during the winter terms. In the fall of 1878 he was elected Principal of the Green-town schools, serving in that capacity for two years. During the summer vacation he enlarged his store of information by a trip through the Northwest, and returning by Indiana. In the fall of 1880 he was elected Principal of the Union Schools of Osnaburg. The school now numbers 175 pupils, consisting of three departments. In politics he was born and bred a Republican, casting his first Presidential ballot for James A. Garfield. Mr. Wise was a delegate to the State Senatorial Convention at the age of 22. He is an active member of the M. E. Church, serving as S. S. Superintendent in Osnaburg, in 1880-81. PIKE TOWNSHIP. JACOB BUCHMAN, farmer and stock dealer; P. O. Pierce; was born in Pike Tp., March 27, 1838; son of Lewis and Anna Maria (Thomas) Buchman. Lewis was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Nov. 28, 1807; he was the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Marchant) Buchman, and was a teamster in Pennsylvania for many years, hauling goods from Philadelphia and Baltimore, to Pittsburg, in connection with his brother Henry and their father, Jacob Buchman, who followed this occupation over the same route, before the Pike road was constructed between these cities. When 27 years of age, Lewis stopped teaming, and settled on a farm. He was married April 15, 1834, to Miss Anna Maria Thomas, who was born Nov. 6, 1810. They moved to Ohio in 1836, settling in Pike Tp., upon 320 acres of land, now owned by their son Jacob. Lewis was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Pennsylvania, but united with the Reformed denomination after settling in Pike Tp. He was the father of two children—Henry, who died in infancy, and Jacob, now a resident of Pike Tp. Lewis died Oct. 10, 1880. Jacob was raised and educated in Pike Tp. During the war, was a member of the Ohio National Guards, and was in active service for four months. In 1870, he purchased 119 acres from the heirs of Nathaniel Thomas. He was married March 28,1874, to Elizabeth, daughter of John and Margaret (Miller) Knotts; they have four children—Lewis, Anna Maria, John, and Henry. The Buchman farm has been noted for many years, as having some of the finest stock in this section of the State. PIKE TOWNSHIP - 851 Mr. Lewis Buchman gained by his experience as a teamster, while a young man, information, which in after years proved of much benefit to him in raising fine animals; and for many years he was engaged buying, rearing, and selling the best grades of horses; having at times on his farm, the finest animals in the county, which were reared from- three-year-old colts. He frequently visited farms in many surrounding counties, in order to obtain valuable colts of that age, which he kept until they became old enough to use. Mr. Buchman introduced,. into Pike Tp., the first Shorthorn cattle, which he purchased over twenty-five years since, but after a few years, sold these and bought Merino sheep; during the past fifteen years, however, the Buchmans have always kept Short-horn cattle, paying in many instances, high figures for these animals, viz: $150 for one bull, $125 for a bull-calf ten months old; at the age of four, this animal weighed 2,800 pounds; $200 was paid for his present animal "The Royal Baron," when he was ten months old; the beast is now valued at $500. About 1860, the Buchmans purchased fifty head of improved Merino sheep, for which they paid $2,000; since then, they have always had sheep of this grade, paying some four years since, $125 for two bucks. SAMUEL BOWMAN, retired farmer; P. 0. Pierce; son of Jacob and Hannah (Klinger) Bowman, natives of Northumberland Co. Penn., who removed to Stark Co. in 1813, and a few years afterward settled in Pike Tp. Jacob was born February 22, 1777, and his wife March 24, 1784; they were the parents of ten children, one died in infancy, nine grew to maturity as follows: John, of Sandy Tp.; Henry, of Pike Tp.; Sarah, now Mrs. Bonebrake, of Homeworth; Catharine, now Mrs. William Miller, of Huntington Co., Ind.; Lydia, now Mrs. David Flora, of Huntington Co.; Hannah, married George Flora, both deceased; Jacob, of Canton Tp.; Polly, married Samuel Miller and now deceased; Samuel, of Pike, subject of this sketch. Jacob was a member of the old Lutheran Church; he originally purchased in Pike, 160 acres from the government, and also 240 in Crawford county, which latter tract was occupied for many years by one of his sons. Jacob died in July, 1859, and his wife December 7, 1871; the youngest son, Samuel, was born Feb. 18, 1827, at the farm on which he now resides. He was raised and educated in Pike Tp.; continuing with his father during the latter's life and then purchased the farm from the heirs. He was married Feb. 25, 1849, to Elizabeth Brothers, who was born April 12, 1828, and died Nov. 15, 1857; she was the mother of four children—Hiram, of Pike; Martha Jane, now Mrs. William Eckerman, of Iowa; her husband is a minister of the Disciples, Church; Albert, died aged 2; Levi, now of Osnaburg Tp. Mr. Samuel Bowman was married a second time January 1, 1861, to Lucinda Van Mater; three children were born who died in infancy and his second wife died April 2, 1870. Mr. Bowman served as Trustee for some six terms; he was elected Land Appraiser in the fall of 1879, and is a member of the Disciples' Church at Sparta. His present residence was built in 1871 on the site of the old log cabin erected by his father about 1815. He owns 110 acres at the present time, which is farmed on shares by his son Hiram, who married Lydia L. Anderson, to whom two children—Samuel Franklin and Charles Edward, were born. MOSES BACHTEL, farmer; P. O. Pierce; is a native of Pike Tp., and son of one of the pioneer settlers of Stark county. He was born Sept. 12, 1826; was raised and educated in Pike, and at the age of 18 commenced to teach school, which occupation he followed for sixteen winters, farming during the summer time; residing with his mother until March 6, 1861, when he was married, and removed to his present farm of 55+ acres, which he purchased from his mother-in-law. His wife was Miss Susan Miller, who was born October 25, 1839, daughter of Jacob and Susan (Kerstetter) Miller, who were early settlers of Pike Tp. The latter was a remarkable woman, and died in 1880, at the advanced age of 84. Mr. Bachtel was a member of the Ohio National Guards during the war, and was called into active military service for four months, during 1864. In the spring of 1868 he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and re-elected in 1871, serving in this position six years; was afterward appointed Notary Public, and has also served as Clerk of Pike Tp. for two terms. He was raised a member of the German Reformed Church, but his wife and family are at present connected BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES - 852 with the Disciples' Church, of Sparta. Mr. Bachtel is the father of seven children as follows: Lincoln Marshal, Clara Lavina, John Wickliff, Edwin N., Virginia, who died in infancy ; Lillian Gertrude and Delano Foster. The grandfather of Moses Bachtel removed from Maryland to Stark county with his family, at a very early day, and settled on land now owned by Mahlon Slutz. His son, David Bachtel, married Mary Taylor, and they had four children—Lazarus, of Pike ; Moses, subject of this sketch; Issac, who died in 1842, and Levi, of Pike. David farmed in the summer time, and during winter followed weaving and made flour barrels ; he died Sept. 22, 1838. HENRY BUCHMAN, farmer; P. O. Pierce; was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., May 9, 1806; the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Marchant) Buchman. His grandfather, George Buchman, came to America when about 17 years of age, and was sold for three years to defray the expense of his passage across the ocean; he died about 1832 at the age of 83; the Marchants were of French or Swiss descent, and many persons bearing this name are now residents of Westmoreland Co., not a few being doctors of medicine. Henry was raised in that county and worked for his father until he became of age; then for many years he was a teamster, hauling goods from Philadelphia and Baltimore to Pittsburgh; the first trrp he made was in 1827; in those days all goods were transported between these cities rn wagons, and the teamsters were allowed twenty days in which to make the trip, being held responsible for all losses. Henry afterwards purchased his father's farm in Pennsylvania, and was married March 29, 1837, to Mary, daughter of Peter and Barbara (Heiberger) Whitehead. In 1849 he moved to Pike Tp. with his family, purchasing 200 acres, known in those days as the James Hazelett land. During the first fall his saw-mill was destroyed by fire; he afterwards built the flouring-mill, now standing at Sparta, and having disposed of his land, he purchased of Benjamin Painter 320 acres, about half of which he has transferred to his children and other parties, and he now owns and occupies about 160 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Buchman were in early life active members of the Presbyterian Church; they are the parents of the following children: one died in infancy, seven are living as follows—Sarah, now Mrs. John Yant, of Sparta; Catharine, died aged 11; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Wallen Evans, of Pike; Alpheus, now of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Daniel, of Pike; Jane, now Mrs. Alfred Young, of Pike; Mary, now Mrs. Isaac McKinney, of Pike; William, on the homestead with his father. JOSEPH BRIGGLE, farmer; P. O. Pierce; is a son of Joseph and Catharine (Beard) Briggle. Joseph, Sr., came from Germany when six years of age with his parents; they settled in Pennsylvania, where he resided during his later childhood, and finally moved to Stark Co.; he was married to Catharine Beard, of Summit Co.; they had twelve children, two of whom died young and ten reached maturity, as follows: Caroline, now Mrs. Henry Shemp, of De Kalb Co., Ind.; Sarah, now Mrs. Moses Brown, of Canton; Eliza Ann, now Mrs. Jesse Van Nostran, of Canton; Amanda, now Mrs. Nathan Evans of Pike. John died of small-pox June 19, 1871, while a resident of Pike Tp; Catharine, now Mrs. Levi Bonebrake, of Huntington Co., Ind.; Alinira, Joseph, Melancthon and George S.; the latter four are residents of ,Pike. Their father lived in Pike nearly forty years, and died October 31, 1875, at the age of 76. He was a member of the Lutheran Church at Sandyville. Joseph Briggle, the subject of this sketch, was born in Pike, May 21, 1845, where he was raised and educated; he continued on his father's farm until April, 1863, when he enlisted for three years in the 107th Regiment, and remained in the service for some two years and eight months. After the war closed the portion of the 107th Regiment that had enlisted for three years were transferred to the 25th Ohio, which was stationed at Columbia, S. C.; during his term of service he was never sick or absent from the regiment. When he returned home he worked as a farm-laborer until the spring of 1871, when he settled on his present farm of 93 acres ; he was married June 28, 1868, to Sarah Jane, daughter of John and Mary (McKinney) Williams; they are the parents of four children—John Roy, Homer Vincent, Allen, who died in infancy, and Stewart. Politically Mr. Briggle is a Republican, and is a member of the M. E. Church of Sparta, his wife also being connected with the same congregation. PIKE TOWNSHIP - 853 WILLIAM H. BRIGGLE, miller; P. O. Pierce, ; was born Sept. 8, 1861, in Pike Tp.; son of John and Elizabeth (Williams) Briggle. John Briggle, son of Joseph and Catharine (Beard) Briggle, was born Dec. 27, 1839; was raised and educated in Pike Tp., and was married August 22, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Sarah Jane (Alexander) Williams, who were pioneer settlers of Pike Tp. Some five years after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Briggle settled on 119 acres, now owned principally by their brother Joseph, occupying this farm until April, 1871, when they removed with their family to Sparta. They had every prospect of a long and happy life, when the loving husband and kind father was suddenly stricken down by a frightful contagious disease—smallpox—and died June 19, 1871. He was a member of the M. E. Church, and the father of four children—William, subject of this sketch; Gertrude, Mary Catharine, who reside with their mother, and Homer, who died aged one year. Mrs. Briggle was afterwards married to J. J. Burnheimer, and was by him the mother of two children—Eddie, who died aged nearly five, and Charles Wesley. William H. Briggle was raised in Pike Tp., and when only 17 years of age entered the flou ring-mill at Sparta, in March, 1879, serving an apprenticeship of one year under Alonzo Fox. In March, 1880, he was employed by Samuel Cable, owner of the mill, to run the establishment on shares, which trust he satisfactorily fulfilled, and when Cable sold out to John Swan, the new proprietor continued him in the same responsible position, which he has faithfully filled for eighteen months, although he has not yet attained the twentieth anniversary of his birth. MICHAEL BORTS, farmer; P.O. North Industry; is a son of Henry and Mary (Fisher) Borts, who were for many years resid ents of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and the parents of ten children; one died in infancy, eight are residents of Pennsylvania, the subject of this sketch being the only one of this large family living in. Stark Co. Henry was a farmer in Westmoreland Co., he died some three years since, and his wife a short time previous; their son Michael was born Nov. 6, 1829. He received a common school education, and resided on the farm until he became of age; then worked at bricklaying, as a stone-mason, and in a saw-mill until he was married. This event took place Feb. 7, 1856, and the young lady who accompanied him to the altar was Miss Rebecca Jane Ruff. About one year afterward, they removed to Stark Co., and settled on his present farm, purchasing in connection with his brother-in-law, Franklin Ruff, 160 acres from Michael Welker; this quarter section was divided between Messrs. Borts and Ruff, each owning half of the tract, but in later years Mr. Borts purchased 55 acres from Theodore Swan, and now owns 135 acres, a portion of which is underlaid with limestone, and a foot vein of coal. Two mines have been opened on his land, and in addition to his labors as a farmer, he is engaged mining and burning lime to a limited extent. Mr. and Mrs. Borts are members of the Lutheran Church at Magnolia. They are the parents of nine children—Albert, Richard Porter, William Henry, Elizabeth Amelia, Simon, Agnes, Sarah Savilla, Mary Ann, and John. In politics, Mr. Borts is a Republican. JAMES FARBER, farmer and stock dealer; P. O. Magnolia; a native of Tuscarawas Co., and second son of one of the pioneers of this section of Ohio; his father, John Farber, was born in New Jersey, Oct. 24, 1781, son of Philip and Margaret Farber; Philip was born Oct. 3, 1758, and Margaret April 19, 1758. The Farber family left New Jersey in 1804, and settled for a time near Steubenville; in 1806 they removed to Tuscarawas county, locating in Sandy Tp. At that time their nearest neighbor was the Huff family, who lived some eight miles away, south of what is now Zoar village. Canton at that time contained only a few rude log cabins, and the Farbers visited Cleveland for their salt when the future Forest City contained about one dozen houses. The family cleared a patch of six or seven acres for corn by June, 1806, and were rewarded by a fine crop; the next year many other families purchased farms and settled in the same neighborhood. In those days they could catch a barrel of fish in half in hour, and deer and bee trees were plenty. John Farber started in life a poor boy, but at the time of his death, in 1864, was a large land owner. During his life he held many offices of honor and trust to which he was chosen by his neighbors; he married Elizabeth Douglas, 854 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : who was of Scotch descent, and they were the parents of fourteen children; several died when they were young; nine lived to maturity, raised families, and John was the ancestor of many descendants, who are living in Car-- roll, Tuscarawas and Stark counties, and many localities in the west; Elizabeth died in 1873. James Farber, subject of this sketch, was born in Sandy Tp., Tuscarawas Co., March 1, 1808, where he was raised and educated, remaining on his father's farm until October, 1833, when he married Caroline, daughter of Oliver Weaver; he then purchased from his father a quarter section in Pike Tp., which land he has occupied for nearly fifty years, his present residence having been built in 1840. During his life has purchased other real estate, now owning over 400 acres, and in addition to this has transferred over 900 to his children; he has in past years paid more attention to sheep raising than farming, wintering at times over one thousand head. Mr. and Mrs. James Farber are the parents of seven children; onedied in infancy; six are now living, as follows—John, of Carroll Co.; Isabel, now Mrs. John Keiffer, of Carroll Co.; Oliver, now of Sandy Tp., Stark Co.;Philip, of Pike; Abigal, now Mrs. Franklin Newhouse, of Pike; Elizabeth, now at home with her parents. PHILIP FARBER, farmer and stock- dealer; P. O. Pierce; son of James and Caro- line (Weaver) Farber, was born in Pike Tp. Jan. 3, 1841, where he was raised and educated, receiving instruction in the schools of the neighborhood; he remained on his father's farm until Dec. 19, 1872, when he was married to Miss Mary L. Sonders, who was born in Germany and removed to America with her parents when she was four years of age; her father was killed in 1863, at the battle of Gettysburg. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Philip Farber removed to his present farm of 172 acres, which he purchased from his father; they have three children, Jay, May, and Etta. Mr. Farber's principal busrness is stock raising, and he is more directly interested in sheep and cattle, having a special grade of fine sheep. During the Rebellion Mr. Farber was a member of the Ohio National Guards, and as such was called in active service for four months, serving from May to September, 1864, in the 162d Regiment under Col. Ephraim Ball. JACOB FLORA, deceased; one of the early settlers of Pike Tp., was born in Wittenberg, Germany, and emigrated to America when quite young, with his father, George Flora, who assisted in hauling stone for the first jail in Baltimore. Jacob removed to Pike Tp. in 1816, purchasing 160 acres of land now owned in part by J. J. Burnheimer. He was a member of the old Lutheran Church, and the father of six children—David, died in Huntington Co., Ind.; Catharine, now Mrs. John Burnheimer, of Magnolia; Daniel, died in Huntington Co.; Barbara, married Harmon Smith, and removed to Indiana; George, died while a resident of Pike Tp.; Mary, now Mrs. Cornelius Henline, of Huntington Co. Jacob removed to Huntington Co. in 1841, where he died shortly afterward. His son George lived on the farm now owned by Adam Muckley, until he died in 1871. He married Hannah Bowman, daughter of Jacob Bowman, of Pike Pp., and had five children—Frank, now of Dansville, N. Y.; Jacob, of Pike Tp.; Harriet, now Mrs. John Farber, of Carroll Co.; Harrison, now of Dickinson Co., Kan.; Emma, now of Dickinson Co., Kan. The three boys were in the Union Army, during the war; Frank served three years; Harrison was Second Lieutenant in the 107th Ohio. Jacob was born Dec. 3, 1836, was raised and educated in Pike Tp., and attended Oberlin College for several years, from which institution he graduated in 1859. He has taught school for twenty-three winters. He was elected Assessor several times by the citizens of Pike. He enlisted in 1861, and was mustered in June 5, serving for eighteen months in the 4th Ohio; he then returned home and assisted his father on the farm, and took an active part in " regulating " the affairs in this section, during those turbulent times. He was Captain of a company of National Guards, composed entirely of citizens of Pike Tp., which was in active service four months during 1864. Jacob was married June 13, 1865, to Lucinda McFarland, daughter of John McFarland, an early settler of Pike Tp.; they have three children—Sarah H., Emma N. and William F. WASHINGTON GUEST, farmer; P. O. North Industry; is a leading influential citizen of Stark Co., and one of the three commissioners. He was born at the farm upon which he now resides, Nov. 12, 1819; the son PIKE TOWNSHIP - 855 of Rev. Pitney and Catharine (Miller) Guest, who were natives of New Jersey. Pitney was born Sept. 19, 1783, and Catharine, May 26, 1782; they were married March 9, 1805, and emigrated to Pike Tp. in 1812; first settling upon Sec. 16, making improvements there for which $100 was afterwards paid. Mr. Guest then purchased 80 acres from the Government. He was a minister of the Baptist Church for many years; was the first Justice elected for Pike Tp., which position he held about 21 years, and was also Trustee many terms. He was drafted at the last call during the war of 1812, but before entering active service, peace was declared. Rev. Pitney Guest was for many years a leading and influential citizen, and reference is made to him in the General History of Pike Tp. He died August 9, 1856; his wife survived him nearly two decades, and died Jan. 29, 1874, at the advanced age of 92. Her father, Benjamin Miller, was a soldier during the Revolutionary War. Mr. and Mrs. Pitney Guest were the parents of seven children—Mary Ann, now Mrs. Phillip Bordner, of Crawford Co., 0; Jesse, died many years since in Carroll Co.; Lydia, married Jacob Bordner and died in Wood County; Jephtha, died aged 19; Hester, now Mrs. Daniel McKinney, of Pike; Washington, subject of this sketch; Harriet, now Mrs. Joseph Stults, of Huntington Co., Indiana. Washington was educated in the schools of Pike Tp., and afterward attended a select school in Canton, conducted by Archie McGregor, Esq., now editor of the Stark County Democrat; and afterward taught school for about eighteen winters. At the age of 22 he was elected Assessor and served in this position for ten years; was also Treasurer many terms, and Trustee of Pike Tp., at various times. In October, 1870, he was chosen Justice of the Peace, re-elected in 1873, and again in 1876, serving nine years. In 1879, he was nominated by the Republican party as their candidate for Commissioner, and succeeded by his personal popularity in securing a small majority at an election which resulted in a. victory for soiree candidates of the oppo- site party, nominated for county officers. Mr. Guest owns at the present time, 160 acres of land, 80 of which he has purchased since his father's death. He was married October 26, 1854, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Bernard and Bridget Collins. His wife was born December 28, 1831, and died Feb. 14, 1878, leaving eight children—Osborne Pitney, of Pike ; Martha Ellen, now Mrs. Jeremiah Apley, of Pike; Olive Olivia, now Mrs. W. H. Becher, of Pike; Cora Alice, Katie Ann, William Elmer, George Washington and Ida May. DR. DANIEL L. GANS, physician, farmer and stock raiser; P. O. Pierce; was born July 31, 1819, of German parentage in Springhill Tp., Fayette Co., Penn.; he was the son of William and Magdalena (Custer) Gans, the doctor being a cousin of the brave and lamented Gen. Custer, who perished during the Indian war of 1876, while fighting against overwhelming odds. Dr. Gans was reared on a good farm under the training of kind, industrious, well-to-do Christian parents and enjoyed some of the sweets of handling a plow in stony ground, of cutting grass with an old-fashioned scythe and grain with the time-honored sickle. About the age of 18 years he conceived that the medical profession was the field for him, and so stated to his father, who presented his strongest arguments to induce the son to remain on the farm, but they had not sufficient weight and did not avail. The subject. of this sketch was passionately fond of reading arrd employed most of his leisure hours in that way. His preliminary education consisted of what he could obtain at a country school and some advantages of a select course in Virginia. In the fall of 1838 he left home and went to Moundsville, Virginia reading medicine there with his elder brother for two years. He completed his medical course at the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati during the years 1840 and 1841, and commenced the practice of his profession in Smithfield, Penn., three miles from his former home, continuing there about eighteen months during an epidemic of typhoid fever. The country being rough and mountainous, the doctor determined to leave for a more pleasant one to travel over. In October, 1842, he located in Magnolia, single and a stranger; in two or three years he grew into an extensive practice, remaining there eight years. He soon learned it was not good for a doctor " to be alone" and was married April 22, 1845, to Miss Margaret, daughter of James and Mary (Gordon) Hanna; her parents were born in Ireland and emigrated to 856 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: America when about 24 years of age. In the fall of 1850 Dr. Gans removed with his family to his farm near Sparta where he now resides, continuing to practice his profession, having served nearly forty years in that capacity. His practice has been a general one, although he has performed some of the major operations, as amputation of the thigh and arm, reduction of fractures, etc. During the period he has been located in Stark Co. five students have received instruction under him, and are now filling positions of usefulness. Dr. Gans at the present time owns and farms 385 acres of land; he was one of the first to introduce Spanish Merino sheep into this section, and keeps his farm stocked with sheep of this and other grades to its full capacity, only cultivating enough grain to keep the whole farm in grass. April 29, 1875, fire destroyed his house with most of its contents, and his present residence has been erected since that date. Dr. Gans is the father of five children, two sons and three daughters. The eldest daughter died when young; the eldest son W. C. Gans, who is a graduate of Bethany College, is now engaged in the drug business at Youngstown, Ohio; 011ie, the second daughter, is the wife of H. C. Muckley, principal of the Central School of Youngstown; Miss Lizzie and Emmet Gans are students at Hiram College. The dotter has always voted the Republican ticket, but never sought for offrce or held one in the gift of the people, as he is contented with living at home on his farm. WASHINGTON HINES, farmer; P. O. North Industry; was born in York, Pa., July 4, 1811, son of Jesse and Elizabeth (Fry) Hines, who removed with their children to Stark Co. in 183, settling in Paris Tp. for some three years, but in 1826 purchased from Henry Bordner, of Pike Tp., the farm now owned and occupied by their son Washington. Jesse was a blacksmith in Pennsylvania, which occupation he followed for some thirty years, but after he removed to Ohio, was a farmer; he brought his tools along, however, erected a forge upon his farm, and his son Absalom, who had learned the trade in Pennsylvania, conducted the business for some years. Washington Hines reports "that when their family removed to Pike Tp. there was neither a school-house nor meeting-house in the township, but still-houses were numerous, whisky being found in every household; and that his father was the first man in Stark Co. who refused to supply whisky for his hands during harvest." Jesse was a Presbyterian in Pennsylvania, but after removing to Pike Tp. connected himself with the United Brethren church; he died January 6, 1856, aged 77; his wife died nearly twenty-five years previous. They were the parents of seven children—Absolom removed to Indiana and died there; Elizabeth, married Solomon Brown, and died in Perry Tp.; Jesse, died at Reedsburg, Wayne Co., while pastor of the German Reformed Church; Anthony, now a resident of Plain Tp.; Washington, the subject of this sketch; Rebecca, now Mrs. Levi Briggs, of Whitley Co. Indiana; Sarah, died aged 15. Washington remained on the farm with his father, who at his death willed his son the land, stipulating that he should settle with the other heirs. Washington was married Oct. 22, 1837, to Miss Jane Hockensmith, daughter of Peter and Christina (Smith) Hockensmith; they are the parents of eleven children, six boys and five girls, as follows—Hiram Harvey, in Lucas Co.; George W., and Salathiel, in Pike Tp.; Henry, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Sarah, now Mrs. Robert Hall, they are missionary teachers in New Mexico; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Christ Wiles, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Maria, now wife of Rev. Mr. Hunter, a M. E. minister in Kansas; Jesse, in Pike Tp.; Amanda, now Mrs. James Evans of Pike Tp.; Harriet and John, at home with their parents. Three of Mr. Hines, sons were in the army during the Rebellion, viz: Hiram in the 107th Regiment O. V. I., and George and Salathiel in 162d Regiment O. N. G. Washington was in early life an old line Whig, but since the Republican party was organized he has voted that ticket. GEORGE HOWENSTINE, farmer; P. O. Pierce; for many years an influential citizen of Pike Tp. and Stark Co.; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Aug. 4, 1807; his grandfather, also named George, came from Germany about one hundred years ago, and raised a large family of children as follows—John, George, Jacob, William, Rebecca, Susannah, Elizabeth, Samuel, Peter and Henry. Jacob, father of the subject of this sketch, was born April 1, 1784; he married Catharine Crause, who was born June 13, 1786; they had six PIKE TOWNSHIP - 857 children, who are now living—George, Jacob, Margaret (now Mrs. John Epley), Samuel C., Jeremiah and Mary Ann (now Mrs. Michael Lichtenwalter). All of these except Jeremiah are residents of Pike Tp. Jacob Howenstine removed with his family to Stark Co. in 1822, remaining one year in Bethlehem Tp.; finding that locality to be sickly, he came to Pike Tp. and settled upon about 400 acres of land, which he purchased from his father-in-law, George Crause, and other parties; he also owned at one time 160 acres near the present site of the cemetery, near Canton. Jacob died March 11,1835; his widow survived him many years and died April 28, 1868. Their son George remained at home assisting his parents until April 3, 1827, when he was married to Christina, daughter of George and Margaret Sicafoose; he then settled on his present farm upon which he has resided over fifty years. At the present time he owns 120 acres, but during his life has had other real estate, some of which he has transferred to his sons; He is at present one of the Trustees of Pike Tp., and has occupied this position several terms; was also Clerk one term, many years since; was Justice of the Peace for eighteen years, and chosen Commissioner of Stark Co. on two occasions, serving in this position six years; he was on the Board when the old Court House was built and also when the old " brick annex" was finished. Among those who were Commissioners during these six years were: William Dillon, of Marlborough; John Bretz, of Tuscarawas, Jacob Gallaton, of Sugar Creek, and Jacob Schlott, of Plain. Squire Howenstine voted the Democratic ticket until the Missouri Compromise was repealed, and after the formation of the Re.: publican party he gave his vote and influence to the Republicans.. He is a member of the M. E. Church at Sparta, and held many offices of honor and trust in the congregation; is now Class-leader and has been Steward and Recording-Steward. He is the father of nine children, five sons and four daughters, as follows—William S., of Whitley Co., Ind.; John S., of Canton; Margaret Ann, now Mrs. Christian Henry, of Whitley Co.; Catharine, now Mrs. Jesse Hisem, of Whitley Co.; Samuel S., of Pike; Harriet, now Mrs. S. P. Wilson, of Nimishillen Tp.; George Lyman, of Canton; Sarah, died aged 33, on Jan. 30, 1871, and Jacob Marion, now on the farm with his parents. Three of these sons were in the army during the rebellion; John S. and George Lyman served three years, and Samuel was out for four months. Jacob Marion married Alice Sandford Oct. 6, 1872, and they have one son, Homer. JACOB HOLM, farmer; P. O. North Industry; horn in Pike Tp., Oct. 9, 1822; son • of John and Elizabeth (Shutt) Holm. John was born near Hagerstown, Maryland, May 1, 1791; he removed with his father, Michael Holm, to Ohio about 1813. Michael settled on the farm now owned by Abraham Hover-land, and afterwards removed to the land now occupied by Charles Hant; he died there about 1835, at the advanced age of 80 years. He was a member of the Dunkard Church; was married twice, and had twenty children. His son John married Elizabeth, daughter of John Shutt, who was one of the early pioneers of Stark Co. Shutt settled on the farm now owned by George Holm, remaining there over fifty years; he died about 1862, at the advanced age of 97 years; he was a member of the Reformed Church, and the father of four children, viz.: Polly, married a Mr. Savington, and died in Tuscarawas Co.; Elizabeth married John Holm; Jacob died in Perry Tp.; Catharine married a Mr. Albright, and moved to Summit Co. John Holm and wife, after marriage, settled on the land now farmed by Daniel Seaman, where they died. He was the father of four children, who reached maturity—Susan married a Mr. Soladay; George, of Canton; Jacob, of Pike; Jeremiah, who was killed at Gettysburg while fighting to preserve the Atnerican Union. Jacob Holm, subject of this sketch, was raised and educated in Pike Tp.; served a regular apprenticeship at the shoe-makers' trade, and afterward worked as a journeyman at Canton; he was married May 23, 1844, to Ann Rosenbury, daughter of William Rosen-bury, of Tuscarawas Co., and they had seven children, one died in infancy ; the other six are—Rachel Ann, now Mrs. Jacob Hoverland, of Sugar Creek; William N., lost during the Rebellion, at the battle of Chancellorsville; Asbury, of Sugar Creek; Sarah Jane, died, aged 17; Angeline, now Mrs. Frank Buxser; Margaret, now Mrs. George F. Smith, of Nimishillen. Mr Holm's first 858 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES : wife died Feb. 19, 1857, and he was married a second time to Martha Worley, who is the mother of seven children, viz.: Emma, Alice, Cora, Lewis E., Flora H., Perry and John Edwin. Jacob Holm settled on his present farm in the year 1845, which was formerly the property of his grandfather, John Shutt; he now owns 171 acres in Pike Tp. His present residence was built in 1868. Mr. Holm is connected with the United Brethren Church, of which denomination he has been an active member for nearly forty years. DAVID B. HENLINE, farmer; P. O. Bolivar, Tuscarawas Co.; is the son of an early settler of Pike Tp. His father, Samuel Henline was born in Somerset Co., about the year 1793, and moved with his father, Cornelius Henline, to Pike Tp., at an early day; he married Elizabeth Flickinger, who died September 18, 1824, after bearing him five children. Pinton, the eldest, died April 25, 1842, and his only son is now running a store at Navarre. The other four children died without issue; Samuel was married the second time to Mary Ann, daughter of Nicholas Leichley, a pioneer school-teacher of Stark Co. she was born in December 20, 1806, and of her six children, two died in infancy and four grew to maturity, viz.: Caroline, now Mrs. Kilbourne Mills, of White Co., Ind.; Samuel, died aged 24, in 1856; Susannah, now Mrs. John Justis, of Canton Tp., and David B., subject of this sketch. Samuel took the Zoarite Community across the Sandy river in a canoe when they first arrived in this section of the State; during his life he owned a sawmill, still-house and chopping-mill; was a member of the old Lutheran Church, a captain in the militia and owned over 400 acres of land. He died June 10, 1849; his son, David B. Henline, was born August 2, 1844; was educated in Pike Tp:, of which he has always been a resident; was in active military service for four months during the war in the 162d Regiment, and is farming at the present time 287 acres, belonging to himself and the Henline heirs; he has been a dealer in stock during past years and at the present time is breeding a high grade of native improved short-horn cattle; is the largest dealer in thoroughbred Chester White hogs in the township, feeding annually a car-load for the Eastern market. His sheep are fine wool entirely, his father having purchased Merino sheep about forty years ago, and since then the Henlines have always had animals of this grade. Mr. Henline has held the offrce of School Director in his district for about 16 years. He was married February 22, 1865, to Sarah, daughter of Henry Evans, of Pike Tp.; they have three children, one son and two. daughters—Mary Loretta, Samuel H. and H. C. Mr. and Mrs. Henline and their eldest daughter are members of the Disciples' Church at Sparta, of which denomination he has been an active member and. Elder for many years. VICTOR HALTER, farmer and stock-dealer; P.O. Pierce; was born in Alsace, France, Feb. 22, 1837, and when two years of age, his parents removed to America, and settled in Sandy Tp., Stark Co. Victor is the son of Lawrence and Susanna (Shear) Halter, who had fourteen children. His father is now a resident of Canton. Victor was raised and educated in Sandy Tp.; farmed his father's land 195 acres, for three years, and was then married, April 27, 1857, to Miss Catharine Rotherstine, shortly afterward settling on the 55 acres now owned by him, which he purchased from Mrs. Mary Ann Laymiller. He has since bought another tract, containing 40 acres, from his brother-in-law, Andrew Rotherstine, and now owns 95 acres.. He is more especially engaged in stock-raising than at farming, having many head of choice animals, among which are several short-horns. Victor is the father of six children—Catharine, Henry, George, Valentine, Mary, and Emeline. The family are connected with the Catholic Chu- ch of Canton. When interrogated in regard to his political views, Mr. Halter exclaimed—" Say I am a Democrat of the Hard Shell kind; put it down that way, for it is a fact." DANIEL KEEHN, farmer; P. O. Canton; was born in Bethlehem Tp., Stark Co., Jan. 5, 1829. His grandfather, George Keehn, removed from Berks Co., Pa., nearly seventy years ago, and purchased 320 acres in Bethlehem Tp., where he lived over twenty years. He was the father of eight children, who reached maturity, two sons and six daughters; the sons, John and Jonathan Keehn, were residents of Bethlehem Tp. many years. John, the father of Daniel, was drafted during the PIKE TOWNSHIP - 859 war of 1812. He married Elizabeth Traul; they had five sons and three daughters—Daniel, of Pike Tp.; John, of Bethlehem Tp.; Levi, of Kosciusko Co., Ind.; Jonathan and George, of Noble Co., Ind., the latter being County Treasurer; Mary, now Mrs. Zebulon Clover, of Kosciusko Co.; Sophia died aged 19; Catharine married John Wingert, and died in Lagrange Co., Ind. John Keehn died in 1852, and his wife in 1848. Their son Daniel, the subject of this sketch, continued with his parents until about 20 years of age, then served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade for over two years, then worked as a journeyman for several years, and in March, 1856, removed from Stark to Noble Co., Ind., where he followed his trade until about January, 1863, when he was appointed Deputy U. S. Marshal, for the 13th Congressional District of Indiana, and served until the close of the Rebellion, during which period his duties consisted mostly in recruiting. When he first removed to Noble Co., that section of the State was infested by a gang of thieves, organized to plunder the inhabitants; a Vigilance Committee was formed by the citizens, and Mr. Keehn appointed Captain. He relates many interesting incidents in regard to the work of this committee, in crushing out the spirit of lawlessness in that neighborhood. He was married Sept: 21, 1851, to Miss Catharine Whitmer, daughter of Benjamin Whitmer, of Bethlehem Tp. They were the parents of ten children—John Wesley, George Finley, Margaret, now Mrs. Frank Coburn; Andrew Jackson, Benjamin Franklin, and Emma, who died in infancy; William Seward and Millie, 011ie and Ellie, who also died in infancy. His wife died May 27, 1874. Some two years afterwards, on March 23, 1876, he returned to Ohio with his family, having been a resident of Indiana just two days less than twenty years. He was married March 26, 1876, to Mrs. Anna Shreffier, daughter of Jacob Kemerly, of Pike Tp. Mr. Keehn owns at the present time, about 90 acres of land in Stark Co. He has been a member of the Disciple's Church for many years. Politically he is a Democrat, and is one of the Township Trustees, to which office he was first elected in April, 1880, it being reported that he is the first Democrat elected to a township office in Pike, for many years. JOSEPH L. KEEL, farmer; P.O. Boliver, Tusearawas Co:; youngest son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Chestnutwood) Keel; was born in Pike Tp., Sept. 1, 1849; his father, Joseph Keel, was born Dec. 13, 1806, in Pennsylvania, and when about 13 years of age, moved with his father, Joseph, to Stark Co. He was a blacksmith by trade, and followed this occupation many years. Was married Oct. 30, 1828, to Miss Elizabeth Chestnutwood, who was born June 2, 1805; he died Aug. 8, 1878; his wife is still living in Canton. They had ten children; four are living, six are dead, as follows: John, deceased; David, formerly of Pike but now dead; Levi died in boyhood; Aurora, now of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Sarah married Levi Stands, but now deceased; Abraham, of Pike; Reece J. died during Rebellion, of disease contracted while in the service; Elizabeth died in infancy; Harriet, now Mrs. Wellington Douds, of Canton; Joseph Librand, the youngest son and subject of this sketch, was raised and educated in Pike Tp. He afterward attended Mt. Union College for one term, and when 19 years of age commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade, which occupation he -followed about three years—some fifteen months at Sandyville, and two years at North Industry; then purchased his present farm of 94 acres, upon which he has erected the buildings now standing. Was married May 28, 1874, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Mathias and Catharine (Richard) Umholz, of Pike Tp. Mathias died Sept. 20, 1876, and his wife Aug. 15, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Keel are members of the Methodist Church. They have had four children; one died in infancy, three are living—Elizabeth, Charles and Allen. MICHAEL LICHTENWALTER, farmer; P. O. Pierce. The subject of this sketch is one of the most active and energetic farmers of Pike Tp.; he was born in Canton Tp. Stark Co., Dec. 16, 1823; his father, Michael Lichtenwalter, was born in 1777, in Lancaster Co., Pa. and in 1809, settled in Canton Tp.; he married Mary Oyster, and they were the parents of nine children—Rebecca married Benjamin Bowers, and died in Van Wert Co.; Catharine, now Mrs. Abraham Kinney, of Kosciusko Co., Ind.; John of Canton Tp.; Abraham Lichtenwalter, of Crawford Co., Elizabeth never married; Michael, of Pike 860 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Tp.; Christiana married Samuel Shatzer, and is now deceased; Mary, now Mrs. David Stultz; Harriet, now Mrs. Douglas Pierson ; Michael, Sr., died Jan. 29, 1844, and his wife, many years afterward, in February, 1866. Michael, the subject of this sketch, was raised in Canton Tp., receiving a common-school education; he remained with his mother until about four years after his father's death, and in 1848 moved to the farm now owned by Squire Yant, and after living there eight years sold it, with the intention of going West, but gave up the idea and purchased his present farm; first 163 acres, of Peter Becher, and afterward 80 acres of Thomas Ayers; he afterward bought other small tracts, and now owns 260 acres; he was married Oct. 21, 1847, to Mary Ann Howenstine, who was born November 28, 1827. She was the daughter of Jacob Howenstine. Mr. and Mrs. Lichtenwalter are connected with the Luthern Church, being members of the Melsheimer congregration ; they are the parents of nine children; two died in infancy, seven are living, as follows—John Calvin, of Pike; Mary Catharine, now Mrs. F. M. Young, of Pike; Hilary, now Mrs. Peter Yant, of Pike; William, Daniel, Emory, Maggie and Viola. Mr. Lichtenwalter is a Republican, and at the present time one of the Directors of the Pike Tp. Insurance Company. WASHINGTON McKINNEY, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Pierce; was born Dec. 3, 1847, in Pike Tp., where he was raised and educated, continuing on his father's farm until he became of age, when, after working for different parties. for some months, he entered the store of F. M. Shaffer, at Sparta, and when his employer was stricken with the small-pox nursed him until he died. Washington was then employed by the administrator of Shaffer's estate to close out the stock of goods on hand, and the next spring, in connection with Samuel Cable, opened a store under the firm name of Cable & McKinney. In October, 1874, the latter sold his interest in the establishment, and the next spring moved to his farm west of Sparta, where he remained with his family until they removed to their present residence in the village. In 1874 Mr. McKinney was chosen Treasurer of Pike Tp., serving in this position for seven years. He is a director at the present time of the Pike Township Insurance Company, which he was greatly instrumental in organizing. For some ten years he purchased wool at Sparta each spring, and in later years has paid considerable attention to buying and selling stock. He was married March 9, 1875, to Miss Mary Rager, who was raised by John Carnes, formerly of Pike Tp., and they have three children—Chloe Camilla, Mervin Monroe and Blanche Grace. Martin McKinney, grandfather of Washington, was born in Franklin Co., Penn., just previous to the Revolutionary War; during this struggle his father entered the American army and fell in battle; Martin was raised among strangers; he married Susan Benedit about 1804, and in the spring of 1816 they removed to Pike Tp. with their family, settling on land now owned by William Williams; Martin was the father of seven children—Elizabeth, married William Teeples; Daniel, of Pike; Samuel, deceased; John, of Canton; Peter and Silas, of Pike; and Polly, now Mrs. John Williams, of Pike. Daniel, the second child, father of the subject of this sketch, was born November 4, 1808, and received but a limited education in consequence of the poor school facilities in those early days. He was married in 1835 to Miss Hester Guest, daughter of Rev. Pitney Guest, an early settler of Pike Tp.; some two years afterward Daniel was often Justice of the Peace and served for five terms or fifteen years. He was Constable previous to his marriage and also served as Clerk several terms, Trustee many years and Treasurer for some six terms. Daniel and wife are the parents of nine chil, dren—Mary, John, died aged 20; Isaac, died aged 8; Catharine, now Mrs. Leonard H. Stands, Lanson, of Sparta, Washington, Altha, Elizabeth, now Mrs. Wesley Miller and Nancy Ann. SAMUEL MILLER, proprietor portable saw-mill; P. O. North Industry; was born in Stark Co., near Alliance, Dec. 25, 1834; the son of Rev. Michael A. Miller, who has been a minister of the German Reformed Church for forty years, during which time he has faithfully labored in the Master's cause. Samuel was married July 4, 1858, to Martha, daughter of John and Magdalena (Buchtel) Grove, who were the parents of four children; Joseph, died in 1871, aged 39; John J., of Pike; Samuel, of Bethlehem Tp.; and Martha, PIKE TOWNSHIP - 861 wife of the subject of this sketch. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Miller lived in Portage Co. for one year; then moved to Canton where they resided two or three years, Samuel being employed in the Aultman shops; they then removed to Uniontown, Stark Co., where Mr. Miller was engaged in the foundry, remaining there nine years; then settled in Pike Tp., and after two years occupied their present home where. they have lived for nine years. For the past two years Mr. Miller has been engaged running a portable saw-mill. He is the father of four children—Louis, Emma, Ida C., and Maggie E. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the United Brethren Church; residing with them at the present time is their mother, Magdalena (Buchtel) Grove, whose father, Peter Buchtel, was a soldier during the war of 1812, and died at Sandusky City; she is an aunt of the noted John R. Buchtel, of Akron, founder of Buchtel college; is at the present time over 80 years of age, and has been a resident of Stark Co. seventy years. SIMON RICE, farmer; P. O. Pierce, was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., about the year 1827; son of John and Rebecca (Wible) Rice. Simon was raised in the "Key-stone State," receiving a common school education. He remained with his father until he attained his sixteenth year; then worked for other people, several seasons. He removed to Kosciusko Co., Ind., remaining there several years; grubbing, mauling rails, clearing up land, and at other hard work. On the 20th of March, 1850, he left Warsaw, Indiana, with several companions for California; two died of the cholera during the journey, and Mr. Rice was sick for a short, time, but reached his destination Sept. 9, 1850, having walked 2,000 miles during this time, the entire distance except 25 miles. After remaining one year in the gold regions, he returned home by the Nicaragua route, and was for some months in Carroll Co., where he purchased 120 acres of land. In March, 1853, he left again for California, via, the Panama route, returning to the States in June, 1854. During these two trips he suffered severe privations, and met with many adventures. He relates now many interesting incidents of which he had a personal knowledge. He saved $2,400 of the funds obtained in Cali- fornia, and by industry and good management of his resources he has secured a competency, owning at the present time 368 acres in Pike Tp., 150 in Tuscarawas Co., and 225 in Carroll Co.; total 743 acres. Mr. Rice was married Nov. 18, 1854, to Miss Sarah A., daughter of John Truxal, of Westmoreland Co., Pa.; they removed to Carroll Co. in 1855, remaining there until the spring of 1874, when he settled in Pike Tp. He was for many years an extensive stock dealer in Carroll Co., but at the present time has discontinued operations to a great extent. He is the father of six children—Silas, now of Tuscarawas Co.; John T., now in the hardware business at Mineral Point; Lewis H., of Pike Tp; Lilly, James A. and Emma who reside at home with their parents. His two daughters are connected with the Methodist Church of Sparta. Mr. Rice states that politically he is an " Old Hickory " Democrat. He served for several terms as Trustee while a resident of Carroll Co. DAVID RILEY, farmer; P. O. Pierce; was born Feb. 8, 1845, in Bedford Co., Pa.; son of James and Rachel (Speaker) Riley. They removed to Ohio in 1858, remaining in Madison Co. one year, then settled in Tuscarawas Co., continuing there until the fall of 1863, when they removed to Carroll Co. In the year 1868 they located in Osnaburg Tp., Stark Co. James was then a farmer, but in his early days followed shoemaking for twenty-one years. While a resident of Osnaburg Tp., he was engaged in the coal business, and at the present time is running a provision store at New Franklin. His children are all residents of Stark Co., except one, who is located in Missouri. David, the subject of this sketch, received a common-school education. He assisted his father on the farm for many years, and was afterwards engaged in the coal business in Osnaburg Tp., leasing a mine belonging to Daniel Saucer, and mined, with six diggers, an average of 500 bushels per week the entire year. He settled in Pike Tp., in 1871, on his present farm, and was married Nov. 26, 1868, to Mary E., daughter of Thomas and Margaret (McKee) Newhouse. She was born Feb. 24, 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Riley are members of the M. E. Church of Sparta. They have two sons, James T. and Hiram; their only daughter, Mary M., died aged 3. David 862 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: was a member of the O. N. G. during. the Rebellion, and was in active service for four months in 1864. He was elected Trustee of Pike Tp. in the spring of 1880, and re-elected in 1881; has served on the Township Board of Education five or six years, and has been a Director for many terms. As a man he has been successful in whatever he undertook. HENRY STANDS, farmer; P. O. North Industry; was born Sept. 24, 1811, in Franklin Co., Pa.; son of Peter and Eve (Albert) Stands, who were natives of the same county. Peter was an invalid for many years previous to his death, being troubled with dropsy; consequently he was not able to work, and as he was very poor, his family suffered many hardships, being in want frequently of the necessaries of life. Henry was raised on cornbread and buckwheat, and got only about three loaves of white bread during the whole of his stay in Franklin Co., for if the young. Stands children got plain white bread occasionally, they considered themselves happy children. When quite young, Henry was hired out to different parties, by his mother, receiving at first only $1.50 per month, which meager stipend was always collected by his mother and used to buy food for the younger children; when he grew older he earned more wages for the family, and finally learned the weaver's trade. The Stands children were ambitious, and when they grew up, desiring to better their financial condition, Henry removed the family to Stark Co., in 1829, where Peter was supported by his son John, until he died, several years after coming to Ohio. His wife died some two years afterwards, having had five children—John, now of Pike; Leonard, of Canton Tp.; Henry, of Pike; Susannah, now Mrs. George Finkenbinder, of Huntington Co., Ind., and Barbara, now Mrs. John Shartzer, of North Industry. After Henry removed to Stark Co., he wove coverlids for three years in a shop, some three miles east of Canton, which formerly belonged to John Feichner; then followed butchering for six months, and after taking out cooper lumber for about half a year, he opened a cooper shop, which he ran for two years, hauling barrels to Massillon; then moved to Pike, and commenced farming on land which he rented from different parties, until he purchased his present farm of 170 acres, most of which he bought from Joseph Medill. For twenty-five years Mr. Stands was actively engaged buying horses, cattle, and trading in stock generally, at which business he was very successful. He was married in 1834, to Lydia, daughter of Michael Holm, who bore him fourteen children, four of whom died young, and ten grew to maturity as follows—Leonard H., of Pike; Caroline, died aged 27; Isaiah, of Wabash Co., Ind.; Samuel, of Pike; Katy Ann, died aged 32; Mary, now Mrs. George Hoverland, of Pike; Margaret, at home; Sarah, now Mrs. Jacob Yutzy, of Pike; John, of Sumner Co., Kan.; Amanda, now Mrs. Milliard Young, of Pike. Mr. Stands has served as School Director for seventeen years in his district, and has been chosen Township Trustee twice; he has been a member of the United Brethren Church for thirty years, and has held many offices of honor and trust in the community. JOHN SIFFERT, farmer; P. O. Canton; was born at the farm upon which he now resides, June 7, 1817; son of Philip and Esther (Jarvis) Siffert. Philip was a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and Esther was born in New Jersey; they were married in the east, and came to Ohio in 1806. For a short time they lived in a tent near what is now Canton, but afterwards removed to Pike Tp., and entered the land now owned by their son John. He afterwards purchased 160 acres in Wayne, 160 acres in Hancock, and 160 acres in Wood Cos. When Philip first settled in Pike, the country was very wild, the woods were full of bears and deer, and they were frequently visited by the Indians, but had plenty to eat, drink, and wear; it was necessary however, to visit Steubenville and other markets still farther off, in order to purchase their supplies. Philip and his wife were members of the United Brethren Church, and at an early day, their home was the center of the religious efforts of this denomination in the neighborhood; quarterly meetings being frequently held here; also several camp meetings were conducted in the woods upon the Siffert farm, which was in that early day, a place where the banner of the Lord was ever unfurled to the breeze. Philip died May 16, 1853, aged 75 years, 11 months and 6 days; his wife dying some ten years previous. They were the parents of eleven children—Margaret PIKE TOWNSHIP - 863 married Jacob Simons, and removed to Putnam Co., but returned and died in Stark; Elizabeth died in childhood; Rosannah married John Keel and died in Putnam Co.; Joseph died in Bethlehem Tp., where he resided; Eliza married David Wolf, and died while a resident of Coshocton Co.; John, subject of this sketch; Nancy married Jacob Ruthraugh and died early in life; Philip was drowned, in infancy; Hester also married David Wolf, and died in Coshocton Co.; William, now a resident of Whitley Co., Ind.; and Samuel died at 18 years of age. John Siffert, the subject of this sketch, was raised and educated in Pike Tp., and has been a farmer all his life. When 30 years of age he was licensed to preach the gospel, and was received by the Muskingum Annual Conference of the United Brethren Church, as a minister; he traveled for two years on Crooked Run Circuit, in Tuscarawas Co., and then for one year on Nimishillen Circuit in Stark Co. At the present time he is connected with Otterbein Chapel of Pike Tp., but for many years has not been an active minister of the Church. He was married in November, 1849, to Amanda, daughter of Richard Hughs, and was by her, the father of five children—Mary Ellen married William Teaby, and died Feb. 4, 1881, leaving two children—Charles Ellsworth, and Walter W.; Melancthon .P., a school teacher; Angeline, Ida, Olive, and John E. at home with their parents. His first wife died April 12, 1865, and he was married a second time, to Miss Anna, daughter of Christopher Bender, of North Industry. She is the mother of three children—Della Belle, Thurman C., and Cora Alice. JOHN SMITH, farmer; P. 0. Pierce; born in Chester Co. Pa., Dec. 17, 1818; son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Watson) Smith, who removed to Pike Tp. in the spring of 1829, settling on 30 acres of land now owned by Leonard Shroyer; after remaining some twenty years, Jacob removed to Washington Tp., where he died in May, 1875; he was the father of five children, one died aged 18, four are living as follows—Lawrence B. and John of Pike Tp.; Elizabeth, now Mrs. George Hudson, of Nebraska; Warren G., of Alliance. When the Smith family first moved to Pike Tp., the facilities for acquiring an education were very poor, but the subject of this sketch wishing a more thorough knowledge of the different branches of science than could be obtained near home, walked to Canton each morning carrying his dinner and returning in the evening; thus he acquired an education which has been transmitted to very many of his descendants; he early learned the trade of a shoemaker, which occupation he followed many years. About the year 1849 he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and served one term, after six years was re-elected, and served for two terms; he has also been Clerk and Assessor for several terms, and is Township Treasurer at the present time. He was married May 12, 1839, to Miss Martha, daughter of Peter Hockensmith. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, are members of the Methodist Church of Bolivar; they are the parents of eleven living children, as follows—Jacob, of Pike; Margaret, now Mrs. Jeremiah Culler, of Canton Tp.; Mary Jane, at home; Charity, now Mrs. James Walz, of Pike; William H., of Dakota Territory; Caroline, now Mrs. John Lash, of Bolivar; Wesley, of Sparta; Benjamin, Elm, James and 011ie. Jacob Smith, the eldest son was born in Pike Tp., April 5, 1840, where he was raised and educated, afterward teaching school for three terms; he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed until 1870, since which year he has been engaged as a carpenter and contractor, putting up houses and barns. August 7, 1862, he enlisted for three years in the 107th Ohio, and served until June 20, 1865, when the Rebellion having been subdued, he was discharged. During this period he served for one year with the army of the Potomac; the balance of the time in South Carolina and Florida. He was married Sept. 19, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth Ann Shell, who was raised by William Groves, Sr. He is the father of five children—Flora Ellen, Jennie Lillian, Margaret Pearl, Bertha Mabel and Ethel Agnes. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are connected with the M. E. Church, of Bolivar. Wesley Smith, son of Jacob, was born Feb. 11, 1853; elected Justice of the Peace in the fall of 1879; Married April 11, 1880, to Miss Sadie, daughter of Phillip and Sophia (Elsass) Smith. ISAAC SICKAFOOSE, farmer; P.O. North Industry; was born in Sandy Tp., Sept. 30, 1825. His father, George Sickafoose, a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., removed to Stark 864 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Co. in 1813, and settled in Sandy Tp. on 160 acres of land, which he purchased from the government. He was a soldier during the war of 18I2; was a member of the Lutheran Church, and died in July, 1840. His wife, formerly Miss Margaret Wagner, died in December, 1857. She was the mother of ten children - Tena, now Mrs. George Howenstine, of Pike Tp.; Samuel, of Whitley Co., Ind.; George, died Janu ry, 1876, near Freeport, Ill.; Michael, of Whitley Co., Ind.; Mary Ann, married Barton Blythe, and died in Sept., 1875; John, of Sandy Tp.; Andrew, of Whitley Co., Ind.; Benjamin, of Sandy Tp.; Isaac, of Pike Tp., and Margaret, now Mrs. James Robinson, of Sandy Tp. Isaac Sickafoose, subject of this sketch, was raised and educated in Sandy Tp., and when his father died, he, in connection with his brother Benjamin, purchased the homestead, which they farmed until some seven years ago, when he sold his interest and rented a farm in Sandy Tp. for one year, then purchased his present land in Pike Tp., from the heirs of Charles Laiblin. During the Rebellion he was a member of the O. N. G., and was in active service for four months in the 162d Regiment under Col. Ball. He was married Nov. 15, 1864, to Mary Ann, daughter of David Read, one of the pioneer settlers of Sandy Tp. They have three children—David Reuben, George Emory and Curtis Read. His farm of 91 acres in Pike Tp., is underlaid with a vein of coal, which is in some places three, and in others four feet in thickness. JEREMIAH STEINER, farmer and stockman; P. O. Pierce; was born Jan. 29, 1835, in Westmoreland Co., Pa. His parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Thomas) Steiner, were natives of the same county where Jacob followed his trade as a hatter for over thirty years at Adamsville. In 1853 he moved to Stark Co. with his family, purchasing the farm now owned by his son Jeremiah and Benj. Whitmer. Jacob served as Treasurer of Pike Tp. many terms; was a member of the Lutheran Church; his wife was a Presbyterian. He died Jan. 1, 1862; she in April, 1879. They were the parents of eleven children; three died in infancy, eight grew to maturity, as follows—George G., of Pike; Jacob, of Des Moines, Ia.; Jeremiah, of Pike; Barnett T. was Captain of the 107th Regiment O. V. I., during the Rebellion, was wounded at Gettysburg, and died shortly afterwards from the injuries; William, now of Sandoval, Ill.; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Aaron Skelton, of Pike; Jane M., now Mrs. George Hines, of Pike; Charlotte S., now Mrs. Benj. Whitmer, of Pike. Jeremiah was raised in Adamsburg, and received a common school education; removed with his parents to Pike Tp., remaining on the farm until about 21 years of age. He then embarked in business as a drover; was employed first as an assistant by other parties, but soon commenced purchasing stock and driving them east on his own account, and since then he has been engaged in this business with considerable success. Formerly cattle were driven from Stark Co. through Pennsylvania to the eastern market, and it required four weeks to make the trip. Mr. Steiner has made many trips over the Allegheny Mountains driving cattle. The last time was in 1863, when the animals were nearly captured by the Rebels, He purchased the farm of 120 acres, upon which he now resides, in 1862; and also owns 105 acres purchased from his father's heirs. His present residence was built during the summer of 1881. He was in the 100 days' service during the war; was married in February, 186I, to Miss Nancy, daughter of James Carnes, and they have six children—Barnett, Emma, Edward, William, Hattie and James. MAHLON SLUTS, farmer, P. O. North Industry; was born in Tuscarawas Co., July 17, 1812, son of Samuel and Sarah (Hague) Slutz. Samuel was born in Frederick Co., Md., March 6, 1783. He was the son of John Sluts, whose father came from Germany, and settled in Baltimore. John was the father of eighteen children, fifteen growing to maturity and raising families. He was a wheelwright by trade, served in the Revolutionary War, and settled with his family near Steubenville in 1806. His son Samuel was married Oct. 26, 1810, to Sarah Hague, who was born July 15, 1788. She was raised a Quaker, and by him the mother of four children, viz:—Mahlon, of Pike; Susan, married Benjamin L. Critchet and now deceased; Mahala died aged three; William also deceased; Samuel settled in Tuscarawas County with his wife in 1811, and died there Nov. 27, 1821. His widow was married in 1824, to Peter Houseman, PIKE TOWNSHIP - 865 They had four children. She died May 17, 1857, at Dunkirk, Ohio. Mahlon Sluts, the subject of this sketch lived in Tuscarawas Co., until he was 13 years of age; his father being dead, he lived with his Uncle James, then a resident of Sugar Creek Tp., continuing with this kinsman until March 3, 1834, when he married Rebecca Wallburn. After living a few months in Holmes County, they bought 130 acres in Sugar Creek, upon which tract they lived over three years; then moved to Carroll County, remaining there ten years, on two different farms. September 14, 1848, the family settled in Pike Tp., purchasing 75 acres at first, to which was added other tracts until Mr. Sluts owned 33 acres. He transferred some of this to his son, and now owns 212 acres. Mr. Sluts and wife have been members of the Methodist Church for over 23 years. Previous to this they were connected with the United Brethren denomination. He has been Class Leader, Trustee and Steward in the congregation, and represented the Society at conference, and was School Director for fourteen years. He was the father of seven children; two died before they reached maturity, five are living, as follows—Samuel, of Pike; Sarah Ann, now Mrs. Wm. M. Howenstine, of Huntington Co., Ind.; George J., of Pike; Rebecca .Jane, at home with her parents; William L., graduated at Mt. Union, and during the past eight years has been a minister of the M. E. Church, and located at Colorado Springs. LEONARD H. STANDS, teacher; P. O. Pierce; Clerk of Pike Tp. since April, 1871; born May 3, 1835; the son of Henry and Lydia (Holm) Stands. Leonard is a native of Pike Tp., and received during his youth a good common school education, after which he attended Mt. Union College for three years; he visited Missouri during the fall of 1860 and taught school them the winter previous to the war; returning to Ohio in 1861, he was married Dec. 29, of that year to Kate McKinney, daughter of Daniel and Hester (Guest) McKinney; they have three children—Cora Alice, Emmet Grant and Charles Monroe. In the spring of 1867 he purchased his present home of 12 1/2 acres which he has occupied since October, 1867. He is a member of the M. E. Church at Sparta, and his wife and daughter Alice are connected with the. same congregation. During the war Mr. Stands was a member of the Ohio National Guards, and he was in active service for four months in 1864, holding the rank of Second Lieutenant. He was first chosen Clerk of Pike Tp. in 1871, and the best proof that he faithfully executes the duties of the office is the fact that he has been re-elected to the same position each spring since then, and is now serving his eleventh term. Mr. Stands is by occupation a school teacher, which calling he has followed for twenty-five years in Pike Tp. and Tuscarawas Co. ALFRED WILLIAMS, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Pierce; is a grandson of Bartholomew Williams, one of the early settlers of Stark Co. This pioneer married Miss Elizabeth Farber, a native of New Jersey; they emigrated to Jefferson Co. in 1804, about. the same time the Farbers did; Mrs. Williams being the daughter of Philip Farber. After a few years, Williams removed to Pike Tp., purchasing from the government the quarter section now owned and occupied by Simon Rice; he afterwards entered in his son's name the land now owned by Alfred Williams. John Williams, son of Bartholomew, was born Oct. 22, 1806, in Jefferson Co., and when quite small, his parents removed to Pike Tp. By two wives, he was the father of ten children; he was married Aug. 13, 1837, to Miss Sarah Jane Alexander, who was born May 10, 1818, and was the mother of four children—Nancy, now Mrs. .John Newhouse; Elizabeth, now Mrs. J. J. Burnheimer; and William B., all three of Pike Tp.; the fourth child died when quite small; their mother died May 21, 1844, and Mr. Williams was married a second time, to Mrs. Benjamin Brothers, formerly Miss Mary McKinney, born Dec. 20, 1813, and by Mr. Williams, she was the mother of six children—Alfred, subject of this sketch; Susan B. died aged 15; Sarah Jane, now Mrs. Joseph Briggle; John Emory, died in childhood; Mary Etta, now Mrs. A. W. Dyre, of Muskingum Co.; Martha died in childhood. John Williams was a member of the M. E. Church, of Sparta. He died of small-pox, June 7, 1871. A short time previous to his death, he was shot by a man named Teeples, without any just provocation; the wound, which ordinarily would not have been fatal, was the indirect cause of his death, as he was taken with small- 866 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: pox before the bullet wound could heal, and the murderous assault thus had a fatal termination. His son Alfred was born Feb. 26, 1846, and was raised and educated in Pike Tp., where he has always resided. At the present time he owns 183 acres of land, and rs engaged farming and raising stock, principally sheep. He was marrred May 12, 1870, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Nathan and Christina (Welker) Thomas, and they have two children—Ada May, and Walter Clyde. WILLIAM WILLIAMS, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Pierce; was born October 17, 1842, in Pike Tp.; son of John and Sarah Jane (Alexander) Williams and a grandson of Bartholomew and Elizabeth (Farber) Williams; a more extended reference of these old settlers will be found in the sketch of Alfred Williams. The subject of this biographical sketch is one of the most active and successful business men of Pike Tp.; he was raised and educated in Pike, and remained with his father until the great Rebellion was inaugurated; in November, 1861, when he enlisted in the 76th Ohio and served until early in 1863, when he was discharged, but afterwards as a member of the O. N. G. he re-entered the service and received a commission as First Lieutenant of Company F, 162d Regiment, but owing to the continued absence of the captain Mr. Williams had charge of the company during the greater portion of his term of service. In 1865 he removed to his present farm, which he purchased from his father and the heirs of his father's estate, and now owns 180 acres of land.. He was married January 26, 1865, to Susan Jane, a dughter of Samuel and Agnes (Evans) Cable; they have four children—Loretta, Loemma, John S. and Blanch. At the present time he is engaged in farming and also buying, fattening and selling stock for the Eastern market; he has been engaged in the stock business in connection with Jeremiah Steiner for some years and with considerable success. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are members of the M. E. Church, of Sparta, of which congregation he has been Trustee and Class Leader; he is a Steward at the present time, and has also served as Superintendent of the Sabbath School. DANIEL YANT, farmer and Justice of the Peace; was born in Canton Tp., Jan. 12, 1828. His father, John Yant, also a native of the same township, was born about the year 1805, and died aged 44. His mother, formerly Miss Lydia Jolly, was born June 16, 1803, and is still living at an advanced age. Daniel's parents removed with their family to Carroll Co., when he was about 5 years of age. After his father died the family returned to Canton Tp. Daniel worked on his father's farm until he attained his 16th year, and was then apprenticed to learn the blacksmith trade, and continued at that occupation for many years. After the Yants returned to Canton Tp., he worked at his trade there one year, then opened a shop at Mapleton, Osnaburg Tp., continuing in business there until June, 1862, when he enlisted, serving for three years in the 115th O. V. I. He was mustered out in July, 1865; three of his brothers also served in the army during the Rebellion. Mr. Yant returned to his forge in Mapleton, remaining there one year; then removed to Canton Tp., where he farmed for two years. He purchased the 88 acres now owned by Dr. Becher, which farm he occupied four years, during which period he was also engaged mining coal, the last year selling over 50,000 bushels. Having sold this farm, he purchased from Peter Moret 160 acres, 60 of which he afterward transferred to his son. In April, 1874, he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and re-elected to this position in 1877, and again in 1880. Previous to this he served as Trustee, and also held the same position in Osnaburg Tp. He was married Feb. 16, 1851, to Miss Sophia Kinney, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (May) Kinney, who were natives of Pennsylvania, but removed to Stark Co. at an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Yant are members of the M. E. Church. They are the parents of eight children, only three of whom are living—Sarah Elizabeth, died aged 7; William Preston, died aged 4; Peter K., now of Pike; Cordelia, now Mrs. Edward Bach, of Sugar Creek Tp.; Johnny, died in infancy; Martha Loemma, died aged 3; Ida May, at home with her parents; Bertha Florence, died aged 5. In addition to their three living children, Mr. and Mrs. Yant have taken a young lad, Harvey M. Craig, whom they are raising as their own child. PARIS TOWNSHIP - 867 PARIS TOWNSHIP. AMOS D. BAKER, farmer; P. 0. Paris. Mr. Baker was born on the 5th day of May, 1819, in Washington County,. Pennsylvania. He was a son of Jacob and Nancy (Mowl) Baker, his mother having emigrated from Germany in her infancy. Mr. Baker embarked in matrimony on the 3d day of September, A. D. 1840; the choice of his affections being Letitia Murray. He, in company with his better half, came to Ohio on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1842, locating in Paris Tp., on a farm of 50 acres, which he then purchased. He has now augmented his accumulations to the amount of 170 acres. He was the father of two children—Isaac D. and Sarah M. Both are married and have forsaken the parental roof. Mr. Baker's political propensities have always been Democratic. He has been Trustee and Delegate several times, and discharged the duties of Justice of the Peace during two terms. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. JACOB BURGER, farmer; P. 0. Minerva. Among the oldest settlers and descendants of pioneer blood may be mentioned Jacob Burger, born Dec. 31st, 1807; son of Daniel and Mary (Keller) Burger. His grandfather was Jacob Burger, a native of Switzerland, a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In fall of 1817, he started for Ohio with his parents, locating in Stark Co., Paris Tp. the following, May, leasing of David Wyley, a farm in Section 36. Mr. Burger attended common (very common) school, and remained with his father until 1841, when Jacob took the homestead, and united himself in marriage to Miss Anna Morrow, of Paris Tp., Dec. 15, 1842. Mr. Burger had the following family of children—Jacob, carpenter at Minerva; Hiram, junior partner of Jacob in carpentering; Rachel, now Mrs. Haynam; Harriet, now Mrs. Helms; Hannah, Mrs. Henry Crowl, farmer. Mr. B. is a Lutheran and a Democrat. JOHN CARSON, farmer and sheep-raiser; P. 0. Minerva, was born in Ireland, County Tyrone, July 15,1819; son of Samuel and Mary Carson. The family sailed to the United States in 1834, and located in Rose Tp., Carroll Co. Mr. Carson received his early education in Ireland, and finished a common school education in western Pennsylvania; when he began in Washington Co. to farm, continuing at same for fourteen years. In June, 1852, he removed to Carroll Co. Ohio. In 1856, he located in Stark Co., Paris Tp., Section 26, where he purchased the present farm of 160 acres, to which he added 25 acres in 1878. Mr. Carson began his sheep-breeding and wool-growing at the opening of the Rebellion. His flock are of a high grade, the original blood being from the Wells & Dickeson herd. Mr. Carson has a flock of 160, culled and selected from many years of breeding; having purchased blooded animals of choice pedigrees from time to time, to cross with his ewes. Mr. Carson was married in the spring of 1853, to Miss Mary A. Bell, of Washington Co., Pa. In politics Mr. Carson is not radical, but other things being equal, he sustains the Democratic ticket in national issues; served as Trustee for the township a period of nineteen years. Himself and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church at Minerva, he holding the position of Elder in that church for many years. LEWIS CONRAD, farmer; P. O. Paris; was born in Paris Tp., Feb. 15, 1829; a son of Peter and Maria (Loutzenheiser) Conrad. Peter was a native of Alsace, France, now Germany, and born in 1793. Henry Loutzenheiser, his father-in-law, was among the early settlers of Stark Co., and laid out the village of Louisville. Mr. Conrad labored upon the farm, and attended the log school-houses of his day, during his minority. After arriving at his majority he farmed the homestead for seven years, when he purchased his present farm of 120 acres, which he has improved by tiling the low-land, and enriching the uplands, making it in many respects a model. May 4, 1854, Mr. Conrad was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Stuckey, of Wash- ington Tp., of which union there were ten chrldren, eight living--Miriam, Mrs. Robert Shearer, of Paris Tp.; Addie, at home; Alice, 868 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: deceased; Eliza, at home; Marion, at home; Carrie, deceased; Howard, Nettie, Amanda, Alvin, minors, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad are members of the Reformed Church, at Paris, he being an Elder in the same for six years. In politics he was formerly a Whig, but of later days a Democrat. J. F. DOUGHERTY, dentist ; Minerva ; was born Aug. 10, 1858, in Lake Tp., Stark Co. His paternal lineage is in the line of Dr. J. E. Doughrety, one of the leading physicians in the county ; his mother, Angeline (Gorgas) Dougherty. Frank attended high school at Greentown ; afterward, took a course at Inland Seminary, Summit Co. In 1879 he entered the dental offrce of Craig & Dougherty, Canton, O., where he apprenticed, and prosecuted his course for two years. In 1881 he formed a partnership with I. A. Burson, constituting the only dental firm in the rising town of Minerva. In 1881 he entered the University of Michigan, to complete the more advanced studies of dentistry. Whether he returns to continue his profession at Minerva or chooses a larger field of labor, his intelligence and skill have already won him a place in the profession, and presage a successful career, wherever he casts his lot. Mr. Dougherty inherits Republicanism, and continues strong in that political faith, casting his first vote for James A. Garfield. He is a member of the Methodist church, and a worker in the Sunday School. G. J. GESZNER, farmer; P. O. Robertsville; was born Nov. 3, 1837, in Cincinnati, O.; a son of George L. and Catharine (Weirman) Geszner, natives of Prussia; sailed for the United States in 1818; and his father continued his trade as baker in Philadelphia. In 1836 they removed to Cincinnati; his parents returned to Philadelphia, and after a short residence removed to Stark Co. in 1847, and purchased 142 acres. George L. Geszner died in 1865, leaving the estate to the subject of this sketch and Elizabeth wife of Valentine Along. The farm being willed to George, he has improved it with a fine residence where he enjoys the felicities of single life. In politics Mr. Geszner votes the Democratic ticket. He is a member of the Lutheran Church at Robertsville and a strong supporter of the same financially. JOHN HAYNAM, farmer; P. O. New Franklin. Among the influential and old families of Paris Tp. may be mentioned John Haynam, the eldest of three brothers, all residing in central Paris, and well provided with real estate. John was born in Columbiana Co., Dec. 18, 1814; son of Thomas and Barbara (Rule) Haynam. His grandfather was Thomas, a native of England. The subject of this sketch was but four weeks old when he moved to Stark Co. with his parents, making him the oldest resident of the first raising in Paris Tp. Mr. Haynam is one of the few men who were content to abide their time in the dense forests, to clearing and improving until he had procured himself a fine home, and reared a family. His early education was received in the pioneer school room. Among his first teachers he recalls with pleasure, William Alexander, William Keath, Bazillian Etzler and Herriot Parker. April 13, 1837, he was married to Catharine Neidigh, of Paris Tp. His father having moved to the present homestead of George Haynam, when John was 14 years of age, he returned, when married, to the original homestead, and purchased 80 acres of his father. In 1858, he added to this, 25 acres. In 1865 he increased his farm again by 50 acres more. In 1858 he added another 20 acres. Mr. Haynam was blest with twelve children, nine boys, and three girls; four boys are dead—George was slain in the Franklin battle, Tenn.; Thomas died at home; Manuel died in Canton. Of the ones living, Samuel is a farmer in Paris Tp.; William, farmer in Oregon; David, farmer in Paris Tp.; Joseph, carpenter in Osnaburg; James F. at home; Hannah E., wife of John Geiselman, Columbiana Co.; Mary A., wife of Lycurgus Martin, Alliance; Barbara R., wife of Elmer Hasler. In politics Mr. Haynam was formerly a Democrat, but since the Rebellion, has voted with the Republicans. SAMUEL HAINES, farmer; P. O. Minerva; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Nov. 25, 1808; son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Flickenger) Haines. At the age of 13 he removed to Columbiana Co., Ohio, where he continued his common school education and fitted himself for teaching; beginning first in Paris Tp. in 1829; he afterward returned to Maryland where he taught for two winters; laboring in the summer vacations at $7 per month on a farm; after which he returned to PARIS TOWNSHIP - 869 Ohio, and continued teaching in Stark and Columbiana Cos. for three winters, in all about twenty-five months. In 1835 he purchased his present homestead, then a dense forest of heavy timber. Mr. Haines added to his first farm of 30 acres 63 acres more in 1871, and purchased in the village of Minerva three houses and five lots besides property at Bayard. Mr. Haines united his fortunes in 1836 with those of Catharine Crowl; of this union there is one child—Uriah H., a farmer of Paris Tp. Mrs. Haines died in October, 1869. Mr. Haines was re-married July 25, 1878, to Miss Amanda Mortland, of Virginia. In politics he was formerly a Democrat, but subsequently changed to the Republican faith during the first Lincoln campaign, an active supporter of which he has ever since been. He had held several minor offices; Assessor, Trustee, etc. Mrs. Haines is a member of the Presbyterian Church at Minerva, while Mr. Haines is a non-professor of religion. Mr. Haines' scholarly attainments have given him much estate administration and other legal business to transact for the neighborhood and township. HIRAM HOSTETTER, farmer ; P. O. Minerva. Hiram Hostetter, farmer and stockman, is a son of David Hostetter, a native of Baltimore city, Md., one of the pioneer settlers of Stark Co. His grandfather, Ulrick Hostetter, was a native of Switzerland. David Hostetter entered land in Sec. 25, Stark Co., in 1808. At the breaking out of the war of 1812, he entered as 2d Lieutenant of O. V. I., under Capt. Roller, participating in the battle of Malden and the surrender of Hull at Detroit. At the time Mr. David Hostetter moved upon the present homestead of his son, the township was a dense forest, infested with all the native animals of the State. Hiram was born Sept. 19, 1825, remained on the farm until his 20th year, when he entered the Wooster Academy. Mr. Hostetter completed his education by " swinging the ferule'' for a few terms in district school. In 1854 he taught a school at Racine, wis. In the following year he taught a precinct school in Chicago, Ill. In 1857 lie returned to Ohio, and began the study of law at Ashland. With this fine foundation in erudition and his knowledge of men, he chose the pleasant occupation of husbandry, and returned to the homestead, which he has since enlarged and improved. Mr. Hostetter has never ceased the prosecution of his studies, to which the retirement of rural life is so favorable. His reading and research has been wide and liberal, and given him a high rank in the community for his accomplishments in the sciences and history. In politics he was formerly a Democrat, but, during the Fremont campaign, he changed to the Republican faith, of which he has ever since been a staunch supporter in brain and purse. Mr. Hostetter was 2d Lieutenant in the 162d O. V. I. In religion he is a supporter and member of the Christian Church. He was married Jan. 1, 1860, to Miss Elizabeth P. Walker, of Paris Tp. A family of four children living is the fruit of this union—Carl M., in his 20th year; Almira, Atta Carrie, and Victor Grant ; all at home. Two children are deceased, having died by accident : Ethel, drowning ; and Arete, falling from a tree, receiving a fatal shock. W. W. HOOPES, druggist, Minerva, O.; successor to Hoopes & Son, was born Nov. 1, 1851, in Carroll Co., O.; son of Marshall and Mary (Moore) Hoopes. In the spring of 1852 his parents moved to Minerva, and young Hoopes spent his boyhood days in the village schools of Minerva. Having completed the common schools, and entered Mt. Union for two terms, and afterward a short course at Alliance College, paying special attention to pharmacy, fitting himself for the drug business, at which he returned to engage in partnership with his father. The firm of Hoopes & Son dissolved in March, 1880, when the subject of this sketch became sole proprietor, doing a business of $8,000 annually in drugs and notions. Mr. Hoopes was married Feb. 6, 1873, to Miss Virginia Perdue, born Aug. 28, 1854. This union has been blest with two children—Mollie C., 7 years, and Bertha J., 5 years. Mr. and Mrs. Hoopes are members of the Disciples' Church, and their education and refinement place them in the best social circles of Minerva. In politics Mr. Hoopes is a Republican. JOHN F. JEROME Lawyer; Minerva; was born May 23, 1848, in Carroll Co., and is a son of James and Isabella (Elliott) Jerome. His mother is a descendant of the Indian Missionary Elliott, of early American colonization fame. Like a great number of cur suc-               870 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: cessful professional men, young Jerome was raised on a farm. In 1864 the family moved to Minerva, and John F. manifested his patriotism by enlisting in the service under Capt. Davis. At close of the war he, entered the Mt. Union College, and, having prosecuted his course for a year, returned, and took a special course as a private student under Prof. Elliott of Minerva. In 1869 he began his law course under Benjamin F. Potts, the present Territorial Governor of- Montana. In May, 1871, he was admitted to the bar, since which date he has been the only lawyer in Paris Tp. In 1870 he was elected by the State Senate as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. Mr. Jerome has been a loyal Republican from his youth, beginning in 1869 to stump the county for that cause. In 1874 he was admitted to the U. S. Dist. Court, having an extended practice in bankruptcy causes in this and adjoining counties. The party have complimented Mr. Jerome by sending him as their representative to various committees and State conventions. In the fall campaign of 1880, he held the position of Chairman of the Garfield Club and Central Committee. Mr. Jerome's social and accommodating disposition have won for him more than a local reputation in this line. He was united in matrimony in 1872, to Miss Amy D. Perdue. The union is blest with two children—Grace, 6 years, and Mary L., 1 year. E. MESSMORE, green-house and insurance; Minerva; was born in Columbi- ana Co., Feb. 12, 1826. His parents were George and Margaret Messmore, natives of Pennsylvania. He spent the years of his minority upon the farm, where he was taught the lessons of industry and management that have characterized his subsequent career. His first position where he became of age, was that of clerk, at New Chambersburg, a position that he occupied for five years. In 1856, he established a store of his own in East Rochester; the following year he removed to West Liberty, Iowa, and continued in merchandising for six years, when he removed to Minerva, Ohio, where he engaged in insurance, with the Surety Life Insurance Co., holding the general agency for four States, during a period of fifteen years. In connection with the former, he was also agent for the Mutual and Equitable. In 1880, he was appointed general manager of agencies for the Steubenville Mutual Protection Association. In 1870, he opened up the greenhouse business; at first a private affair, to cultivate the many choice varities of plants he had collected. The demand at home and the neighboring cities having increased until he has enlarged two houses, 11 x 70 feet, and one 20 x 70 feet. He has three plantations of strawberry beds, making in all, six acres of this fruit. His selection and collection of green-house plants is both rare and various. His most Eastern market at present being at Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Messmore was united in the sacred bonds of matrimony, in 1851, to Miss Angie Montgomery. There is a family of two children—C. F., telegraph operator and Station Agent at the C. & C. R. R. The daughter is Mrs. Laura C. Calerdine of Cincinnati, O. Mr. Messmore is Republican in politics, but keeps aloof from office seeking. Mr. and Mrs. Messmore are members of the Christain Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and a Royal Arch Mason, at Hanover, O. WILLIAM L. MYERS, farmer; P.O. New Franklin; was born in Harrison Co. Oct. 3, 1821; son of John and Fannie (Lowmiller) Myers, pioneers of Harrison Co., where William was inured to the hardships of farm life, attending district schools in the winter season. In 1844 he moved to Paris Tp., to the present homestead of David Unkefer, a farm of 40 acres, purchasing for $600, the same piece selling in 1877 for $3,200. In 1850 he moved to his present home, having purchased 128 acres, which he has improved both in buildings and cultivation. In 1860 he added 40 acres to the east. In connection with his farming, he keeps a selected drove of brood-ewes, a herd ranging from 100 to 125, of Merino blood. Mr. Myers was united in marriage to Miss .Sarah Myers, in 1844, who bore him the following children—Alpheus, farmer of Columbiana Co.; Josiah, farmer of southeast Kansas; Jacob, carpenter, Paris Tp.; Elizabeth, Mrs. S. Shively, of Nebraska. Mrs. Myers, died July 4, 1854, and he was re-married June 4, 1855, to Miss Hannah Slack, of Paris Tp. Of this union there are six children—Ephraim S., farmer, of Paris; Boughman; Ona C.; William and Charles at home. In religion, Mr. and Mrs. Myers PARIS TOWNSHIP - 871 Sarah J., Mrs. S. Kline; Samantha E., Mrs. are German Baptists. Mr. Myers has been a Democrat in politics, casting his first vote for James K. Polk. He has been honored as Trustee of the Tp., and committee-man to various conventions. ISRAEL METZ, farmer ; P. 0. New Franklin; was born in Paris Tp., Jan. 24, 1824, son of Joseph and Rebecca (Crownbecker) Metz. The former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Maryland. Israel was engaged upon the farm until he arrived at his majority, receiving a common school education from the district schools. In 1846 he became an owner of real estate, purchasing 80 acres in Paris Tp., the paternal homestead, and remained upon the same until 1864, when he sold, and purchased his present beautifully situated farm of 160 acres in Section 2, of Paris Tp. Mr. Metz has not only conducted farming successfully but has been a wool-grower, keeping a flock of over 100 sheep. Dec. 24, 1848, Mr. Metz and Miss Lucy Freed, were married, and of this union, there is a family of six children—Harriet, Lotta, Mrs. I. Along; Anna M., wife of Mr. L. Davis; .John S. at home, farmer; Emma and Ettie B., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Metz are ,members of the Christian Church at Minerva. In politics he has been a loyal supporter of the Republican faith since the late rebellion. He has always held himself aloof from politics, and reaps the fruits of minding his own business, and is enjoying a well regulated home and farm in the N. E. part of the Township. VALENTINE MONG, farmer; P. 0. Paris; was born May 24, 1828, in Bavaria, Germany; a son of Nicholas and Catharine (Steine) Mong, who sailed for the United States in 1835, and located in Stark Co., Paris Tp., where Valentine attended the common school, and finished his education in the Canton schools. In 1858 he began farming for himself, when he bought a farm of 110 acres, in Sec. 30, of Paris Tp. In 1867 he purchased 88 acres in Sections 9 and 10. In 1874 he added to his present homestead 30 acres' which he improved in 1877 with a fine residence and handsome farm buildings. In connection with his farming he has been a wool grower, and keeps a well selected herd of 75 to 100 head. Mr. Mong was elected Trustee of Stark Co. Agricultural Society in 1878. In politics Mr. Mong is a Democrat, being a strong supporter of the Union during the war. He has been honored with the office of Township Trustee for fourteen years, and elected to represent the township at various county and district conventions. Mr. Mong was married in March, 1851, to Miss Elizabeth Geszner, a native of Philadelphia; from which union has resulted the following children—George H., farmer, of Paris Tp.; John V., farmer; Maria, now Mrs. William Shetzley, of Paris; Emma, wife of Mr. George Klutz, of Carrol, Ellen and Clara, minors, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Mong are members of the Lutheran Church at Paris, O. DAVID MYERS, farmer; P. 0. Minerva; was born in Franklin Co., Pa., April 16, 1830; son of John S., and Catharine (Beam) Myers, natives of Franklin Co., Pa. His parents moved to Stark Co. when David was in his 4th year, and remained upon the farm until 20 years of age, when he began the carpenter's trade, which he has since so successfully followed. Mr. Myers purchased his present home in 1864, a farm of 80 acres. During his career as a carpenter lie has built and assisted in building many of the dwelling and public buildings of Paris Tp. Mr. Myers was married May 22, 1851, to Miss Caroline Eyster of Paris Tp.; her parents were William and Juliana (Hinkle) Eyster. The latter was born in York Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1778, having been a resident of Paris Tp. for fifty-four years. She is living with her daughter Mrs. David Myers, in good health with her second -eye-sight, and cutting her third set of teeth. Mr. Myers has a family of seven sons—Ephraim E., farmer, of Indiana; Jeremiah E., farmer, of Columbiana Co.; Hiram E., carpenter, of Stark Co.; Sylvan us E., machinist and money broker; Ellsworth E., John W. E., and Harvey E., all minors at home. Mr. Myers is a member of the German Baptist Church, Mrs. Myers, of the Lutheran. In politics Mr. Myers votes with the Democrat party. His trade and social qualities have made him widely known in this and adjoining townships. Mr. Myers has improved his homestead and surrounded himself with many of the comforts of life, so that his last days may be his most enjoyable. JACOB MATZ, hotel-keeper; Paris. Mr. Matz was born on the 7th day of January, 872 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: A. D. 1829, in Germany. He was a son of Jacob, Sr., and Elizabeth (Wingerd) Matz. The subject. of this sketch was brought to America when he was 8 years of age. His father located in Paris Tp., and Jacob, Jr. remained with his father until his 19th year, when he married Eliza Shidler, of Paris Tp. Mr. Matz purchased 80 acres of land in this Township, on which he spent the first seventeen years of married life. He owns 260 acres of land, and the American Hotel in Paris, which he is now running. He was the father of eleven children, seven of whom still survive, four are married, leaving three in the family circle. Mr. Matz is a Democrat in politics, and in religion he and his companion adhere to the creed of the Reformed Church. JOHN NUMAN, dry goods merchant, Minerva ; was born Sept. 18, 1838. His lineage is preserved for four generations. His parents were John and Catharine (Fryfogle) Numan. His grandsire was Henry, of Pennsylvania ; his great-grandfather, Peter, was a native of England, a descendant of Walter Numan. Several branches of this family will be noticed in other townships of this work. The subject of this sketch was raised upon the farm until his 15th year, when he engaged himself to John F. Reynolds, of Canton, as clerk, for one year. After returning to the farm for one year, he removed to Loudonville, O., working in a store for a short period, when he hired to a firm in Osnaburg for about a year. In 1857 he took an irregular course at Mt. Union College ; on his return, engaged himself to Holwick at Osnaburg for one year. Having again returned to the farm, he was united in the holy ties of wedlock to Miss Lovina Dangler, of Osnaburg. Mr. Numan is blest with a family of eleven children—the eldest, C. H. Numan, being engaged in business with his father; Florence is the wife of W. M. Morehead ; the others are minors, still at home. Willie G. and an infant are deceased. In 1861 he removed to Minerva, and acted as salesman for H. A. Foster for four years. Mr. Numan was one of the volunteers under Col. Ball, being promoted to the position of Sergeant-Major of the regiment. Returned and engaged in the livery business at Minerva for one year, after which he engaged in the shoe business with Joseph Morehead. In 1866 he purchased the entire interest, which he retained until 1869. After selling goods for J. F. Yingling for a short time, he formed a partnership with Davis in the dry goods business. In 1871 he purchased the entire interest, which store he has conducted with success, and is doing the leading business in that line at present. In politics Mr. Numan is a well-informed and enthusiastic Republican, having been honored by his party as delegate to State and district conventions at various times. Of the minor positions he holds maybe mentioned: member of School Board and Town Council, and Director and Vice President of the Minerva Union Agricultural Association. He is a member of Masonic Lodge No. 235, and Minerva Chapter, R. A. M. SAMUEL OYSTER, retired farmer; P. O. Paris. On the 15th day of April, A. D., 1817, while living in Columbiana Co., O., Samuel, Sr., and Barbara (Keller) Oyster, of German nationality, were gratified by the birth of a son, whom they named Samuel. When he was 9 years of age his parents removed to Mahoning Co. There Mr. Oyster lived with his father until he grew up into manhood. Then he took unto himself a wife, the lady being Catharine Landes, of Mahoning Co. Mr. Oyster then began clearing his father's forest, which resulted in the clearing of 50 acres of land, on which he had erected a rude log cabin. After having been sheltered by this cabin fifteen years, he sold his land and moved to Stark Co. He bought 160 acres of land in Paris Tp., on which he lived eighteen years. He then purchased property in Paris and retired from labor. Mr. Oyster also owns a farm of 103 acres in Tennessee. He was the father of ten children, one of whom is dead, six are married, and two are living at home. Eli is in Kansas, and has recently purchased some land. Mr. Oyster is a firm Republican. WILLIARD PENNOCK, of Pennock Brothers, railroad-car manufacturers; Minerva. The village of Minerva had been in rather a dormant state for many years, until a few men of enterprise and skill took advantage of her many resources, and cheap rents, and started, in the year 1879, the business " boom " that has given it a stir worthy of a young city. The leaders of this new impetus were the Pennock Brothers, manufacturers of railroad PARIS TOWNSHIP - 873 cars. This firm opened up business in February, 1874, at the corner of Walnut and Mill streets, as manufacturers of agricultural implements. After a successful career of five years, they ventured their capital in establishing more extensive works, and in 1879, they began the manufacture of freight cars, with a capital of $15,000. The demand has grown faster than their capacity to supply, although the firm did a business of $163,000 in the year ending April 1, 1881, which did not supply the demand. Not only are they running their foundry to its fullest capacity, but the amount of unfilled orders warrants the erecting of new shops, that will be completed by the middle of the summer of 1881, increasing the force to twice its present strength, which is at present forty mechanics. The difference in rents and board renders it twenty per cent more profitable to laborers in comparison with neighboring cities, at the same terms per month. The firm is composed of I. N. and Williard Pennock, both born in Carroll Co. Williard was born July 21, 1853; son of Joel and Charlotte (Van Horn) Pennock. He labored upon the farm until his 16th year, when he began clerking in the village of Minerva, in the hardware business, attending in winters the village schools. In the year 1872-3 he prospected in the oil regions of Pennsylvania, and returned to Minerva and formed the above partnership with his brother. In polities he is, and has always been a Republican, casting his first ballot for Gen. U. S. Grant. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 225, Minerva. THOMAS J. ROACH, furniture finisher; Minerva ; was born in Stark Co., Paris Tp., Aug. 18,1837, son of Samuel and Mary (Biter) Roach. Thomas spent his boyhood at farm labor and in attendance at the district schools until his 18th year, when he began the trade of carpentering at Canton. In 1859 he removed to Minerva, where he took a special course at school for one year. The following year was spent in completing his trade under McDowell, the leading cabinetmaker of Minerva. In 1861 he enlisted under Col. Ball and Capt. Davis, in the 162d O. N. G. After the service, he returned and engaged with O. J. Pitney. In the years 1866-7-8 he conducted his business at Malvern, since which time he has been engaged under Cap. Yost in furniture manufacturing. In politics he is a Republican, having cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Roach has held many minor complimentary positions and some offrcial. In the spring of 1880, he was elected Mayor of the city. He has been a member of the Town Council for 3 years. Mr. Roach was married in 1860, to Miss Lucinda Stein of Paris Tp. This union is blest with a family of four children, three living—Jason B., John C. and Frank. In religion Mr. and Mrs. Roach are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Roach is a temperance man and a strong advocate of rigid legislation against the traffic of liquor, or any other measures to stamp it irrevocably from existence. A. M. SPELMAN, hotel and livery; Minerva; was born in Portage Co., June 5, 1843. His parents were M. F. and Mary A (Reed) Spelman, natives of Connecticut.. Mr. Spelman remained on the farm until his 18th year, when he entered the service under Capt. Baird as Sergeant of Company I, 104th O. V. I., participating in 211 engagements and skirmishes, among which was the Georgia Campaign as far as Atlanta, during which campaign he received a slight wound from an enemy's ball upon his right thigh, accomplishing its deadly mission by piercing the vitals of a comrade, standing by his side. After his return under Gen. Thomas, he shared in the sanguinary contest, at Franklin, Tenn., in which their captain was slain, and a great number of privates. They then fell back to Nashville, following the enemy to the Tennessee River, and went to Cincinnati by water, and from thence to Washington D. C. From the capital the regiment was sent to Wilmington, N. C., and Mr. Spelman being sick, joined the troops at Newbern, N. C. After the surrender of Gen. Johnston they returned to Cleveland, and were mustered out of the service, when he returned to his Portage Co. farm, and engaged in dealing in live stock, making horse-shipping and raising a specialty. Among the steeds of local and State notoriety that he has owned, are " Maggie Smith," with a 2:35 record; " David Crockett," in the 2:22 class; " Mambrino Clay," which won first money and sweep-stakes at Northern Ohio State Fairs for two successive years; " Fire Clay," with a record of 2:42; "Mambrino 874 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Clay, Jr.," owned by Mr. Spelman at present, a four-year-old, in 2:52 class; entered on the Indiana and Michigan circuits for the season of 1881. Mr. Spelman purchased the Unkefer House at Minerva in 1880. His long association with the public, and fine social qualities, together with a well regulated house, have already placed him at the head in this line of business at Minerva. He is also lessee of the Minerva Union Fair Grounds for 1880-81. Mr. and Mrs. Spelman are members of the Congregational Church. There is a family of two children- –Dwight, in his 14th year, and Herbert, in his 5th year. JAMES SLENTZ, wagon-maker and farmer; P. 0. New Franklin; was born in Adams Co., Penn., Dec. 17, 1821; son of Jacob and Nancy (Carr) Slentz. His father was a native of Pennsylvania; his mother of the city of Baltimore, Md. Mr. Jacob Slentz moved to Richland Co. 0., in 1823; afterward re- turned to Columbiana Co., and again, in the summer of 1840, he removed to New Franklin, Stark Co. To them were born a family of seven children. The subject of this sketch labored on the farm until his 16th year, when he learned the wagon-making trade of his father. When he was 22 years of age he set up shop for himself in Columbiana Co., where he continued his trade for twelve years. In 1855 he returned to Stark, and paid attention to manufacturing grain-cradles, which he has since worked at in New Franklin, cultivating his farm at the east end of the village at the same time. Jan. 5, 1843, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Snider, of Paris Tp. Of this union there were seven children, six living—Elmer F., Colorado; Albert 0., foreman of wood department of Russell shops, Canton, 0.; Orville L., at home, manufacturing grain-cradles; Parmelia, now Mrs. Ensign, of Columbiana Co.; Mrs. Ruth R. Riley, at Paris, and Mrs. Nancy K. More, of Paris Tp. In politics Mr. Slentz is a Democrat, being repeatedly elected Justice of the Peace of Paris Tp. Since 1864 Mr. Slentz has frequently represented his township in the various county and district conventions during the last few years. ANDREW S. SUTTON, farmer and wool-grower; P. O. Minerva; was born in Jefferson Co., Ross Tp., March, 1848; son of Wiliam and Rebecca (Shane) Sutton, natives of New Jersey, and residents for several years of Virginia. The subject of this sketch was raised upon the farm and received his education from the district school. In his business education he had an excellent tutor; his father who has been one of the successful accumulators of wealth, in the wool-growing and cattle trade of Jefferson Co. In 1876, Andrew removed to Stark Co., and purchased 200 acres in Section 24, a tract of land well adapted by nature to his special line of business, having both bottom and upland pasturage, watered with nine perennial springs. Mr. Sutton keeps a drove of 200 to 225 sheep, Merino being his principal breed ; of other stock he usually winters fifteen to twenty head of market cattle, buying and selling in the summer season. Mr. Sutton was married Oct. 2, 1876, to Miss Eliza A. Wallace, of Jefferson Co. They have two children—Henry, 4 years, and Mary, 2 years. In politics he was raised and remains a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton are members of the Presbyterian Church, at Minerva, he holding the position of Trustee at present. Among the younger business men of this part of Stark, Mr. Sutton holds a high rank for his liberal and upright dealings and stirring business qualities. NICHOLAS STONEHILL, farmer; P. O. Robertsville; was born April 4, 1834, son of Solomon and Catharine (Miller) Stonehill. Solomon moved to Stark Co., in company with his father; Godfrey Stonehill, a native of Hamburg, Germany, about 1812, and located in Stark Co., Osnaburg Tp.; afterward moved to northwest part of Wayne Co., and there finished his days. Solomon purchased the present homestead of Nicholas, in 1816, of McEntaffer—the interior of Sections 19 and 20. Solomon was engaged in farming and blacksmithing until his death in 1841. During the early manhood of Nicholas, he ap- plied himself to studies, and was fitted to teach, an occupation he afterward followed for five terms. At the death of his father he and his brother John purchased the shares of the remaining four heirs, and have continued farming the same in partnership ever since. John being yet single lives with his brother Nicholas. In 1860 he added 23 acres, making a farm of 150 acres. Mr. Stonehill has been a dealer in live stock, making wool-growing