950 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: chel (Roach) Young, are made mention of elsewhere in this work. John's youthful days were spent at home on the farm; he attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and acquired a liberal education ; he remained at home until he was 27 year of age, and then commenced farming for himself, by renting a farm, where he remained three years; he rented for a few years and finally bought 115 acres of well improved land in the northern part of Lake Tp., where he now resides. In 1864 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary, daughter of John Braugher of Jackson Tp., which union has been blessed with three children, two of whom are living, viz.—G. W. and J. J. Mr. and Mrs. Young are consistent members of the Lutheran Church. SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP MRS. EVE AGLER, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; is the relict of George Agler, who was born Nov. 13, 1810, in Union Co., son of Peter and Barbara (Hafles) Agler, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Holland. Peter was a son of William and Polly Agler. Whose children were—Polly, Anna, Katie, William, Peter, Conrad, John and Jeremiah. Barbara was a daughter of Jacob Hafles, whose predecessors were Hollanders. The Agler family were among the early settlers in the township, settling in the southwest corner of Sugar Creek Tp., where they purchased unimproved land, and remained on the same. Peter Agler died in 1847, his wife two years previous. To Peter and Babara Agler, were born twelve children, ten of the number grew up, viz—George, John, Katie, Anna, Conrad, William, Abraham, Jerry, Amelia and Leah. George, the husband of Mrs. Eve Agler, was raised on Sec. 33 as a farmer. Aug. 9, 1834 he was married to Eve Wyandt, who was born Feb. 14, 1816, in Somerset Co. Penn. daugh- ter of Henry and Elizabeth (Warner) Penn., After the marriage of our subject they moved to a piece of land they had bought in this townShip, but remained on it only a short time; their crops failed, and they despairing of ever paying for it, left it and located upon a piece of land belonging to Joseph, which they rented for six years. In February, 1840, they located on the land his father had first purchased, and were on it at the time of his death, which occurred Oct. 9, 1871. He was a member of the Disciples' Church, a man highly respected in the community, and a zealous Republican. Of ten children born to them, eight are living—Sallie, wife of Washington Raff, resides in Traverse City, Michigan; Betsey, married Thomas Dell, and resides in this township; William H., lives on the homestead, which he farms; Mary, resides in Nebraska, wife of John Eberly, of Stanton Co.; Amelia, wife of Mr. Austin, of Beach City, this township; George, Frank in Wilmot, and Rebecca at home. Mrs. Agler resides on the homestead farm; William H., her son, having charge of the same. W. E. AX, hardware and groceries; Beach City; is the youngest merchant and business men of Beach City. He was born in Sugar Creek Tp., Tuscarawas Co., in March, 1858, son of William Ax, who died when our subject was but two weeks old. He was a gunsmith by trade, and a native of Tuscarawas Co.; his parents, who were natives of Pennsylvania, having emigrated to that county from their native State. In the latter years of his life he engaged in farming, in connection with his trade. Owing to the loss of his father at so early an age, our subject was thrown among strangers, and was brought up to farm labor, but, in February, 1880, he came to this place and engaged in the grocery trade with Charles Angel, under the firm name of Angel & Ax, until October of the same year, when they sold out to Fred. Leiser, who in December sold the whole to Mr. Ax, He added to the grocery department a general assortment of hardware, notions, &c., using one side of the store for hardware, and the other for groceries, queensware, &c. In February, 1881, he married Arminda, daughter of Daniel and Catharine (Reed) Resh. SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 951 BENJAMIN BLACKSTEN, farmer ; P. O. West Lebanon ; was born Nov. 23, 1835, in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., being the eldest of a family of eight children, born to Daniel and Harriet (Griffith) Blacksten. Daniel Blacksten was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., in 1814, and came west with his mother when he was eleven years of age ; they settled in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., where he grew up, and was afterwards married to Harriet Griffith, who was a daughter of Benjamin Griffith, a native of Virginia or Maryland. After the marriage of Daniel Blacksten, he removed with his wife to Paint Tp., same county, where he has since lived, having a farm of 200 acres. Our subject remained at home with his parents until he became 26 years of age. In 1862 he formed a matrimonial alliance with Charlotte Burkholder, who was horn in Bethlehem Tp.; daughter of Henry Burkholder and Mary Fausler. Henry was a son of Christian Burkholder, a native of Switzerland, and emigrated to Guilford Tp., Franklin Co., Pa. Henry Burkholder and family came west to Stark Co., locating in Bethlehem Tp. in 1842, where he purchased 320 acres of land. Adam, William, Samuel, Jacob, Nancy, Charlotte, Catharine; and Christian were the children born to them. Jacob served as a soldier in the late war, and died at Arkansas Post ; he was a member of the 76th 0. V. I., Company I. The brothers and sisters of Mr. Blacksten are Susan, Andrew, Eli, Mary, Lizzie, Howard, Harvey E., and Isaac L. Andrew served as a soldier under General Kirkpatrick, 9th Ohio Cavalry, and was also a member of an Illinois regiment of infantry. He was a true soldier. Mr. Blacksten has 160 acres of well improved land, and the best of buildings thereon. He has two children. EDWARD B. BACH, Justice of the Peace and agent for farming machinery ; was born in Sugar Creek Tp., May 4, 1852 son of Jacob and Margaret (Hah) Bach, natives of Germs ; they removed to America in 1842, settling in Sugar Creek Tp., where they now reside. Edward was raised there and received a good common-school education ; he then attended Smithville Academy, located in Wayne Co. of which institution he was a student for several terms during 1870, 1871, and 1872 ; he afterwards attended the Northeastern Ohio Normal School, held by Prof. John T. Getting, at Beach City. Mr. Bach has taught school for ten terms, or 62 months, in various districts of Sugar Creek, and Nimishillen Tps. of Stark Co., and Milton Tp., of Wayne Co. During the past four years he has been engaged in selling agricultural machinery, and is now operating the spring-tooth harrow, which is manufactured by Miller Brothers, of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was married March 25, 1875, to Miss Cordelia Yant, daughter of Daniel and Sophia (Kinney) Yant, of Pike Tp.; they have three children —Jessie May, Daniel Leslie, and Verna Eudora. Mr. and Mrs. Bach are members of the Evangelical Association, being connected with Calvary Church of Bethlehem Tp. ; the former is an active member of this congregation, serving as Trustee, and is also Superintendent of the Sunday-school. In April, 1880, Mr. Bach was elected Justice of the Peace for Sugar Creek Tp., which usually gives over one hundred Republican majority. Politically he is a Democrat, and the fact that he should be chosen for this responsible position by the citizens of his native township, proves how highly he is esteemed by his friends and neighbors who have known him from childhood. SAMUEL H. BAUGHMAN, West Lebanon; was born Aug. 15, 1815, near Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pa., the second son and third child born to John and Margaret Baughman. The Baughman family came west to this County, locating in Tuscarawas Tp. in 1835, and purchased 115 acres which were but partially cleared. He remained on this farm until his death, about the year 1832, in his 81st year. To him were born eleven children: Adam, Margaret, S. H., Julia A., Sarah A., Nancy J. and David, were the number that came to maturity. John Baughman was a member of the German Reformed Church. S. H. remained with his father until he was 31 years of age. His wife was Elizabeth Smith, who was born in this Township in 1825, daughter of Jacob Smith, who was one of the pioneers of the Township, and was a Justice of the Peace many. years. After the marriage Mr. Baughman located on the Smith farm, buying out the heirs, and has since remained upon it. He has two children—Samuel D. of this Township, and Benjamin B. P. He is a member 952 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a Republican. DANIEL BOUGHMAN, farmer; P. O. West Lebanon; was born Aug. 14, 1826, in Cumberland Co., Pa., the tenth of a family of twelve children, whose parents were Joseph and Barbara (Walter) Boughman; the former was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., in May, 1783; a son of Joseph, who was a native of Germany, and -who came to Pennsylvania when young. Barbara was a daughter of John Walter, who was a native of Maryland, but who afterward located in Cumberland Co., Pa. To Joseph Boughman, Sr., was born eight children—Abraham, Henry, Philip, Joseph, Christopher and John; the daughters were—Catharine and Elizabeth. To the grandfather, Walter, were born four children, viz, —George, John, Catharine and Barbara. The Boughman family are all farmers, to which Joseph, the father of Daniel, was raised. April, 1833, he came to this. Township, where he purchased land on Sec. 9, and remained there six months; then moved one mile west and purchased 160 acres more on Sec . 8, where he died in 1839. Twelve children were born to him, whose names, according to the order of their birth, were as follows—Christina, Sarah, David, Joseph, Elizabeth, Barbara, Christopher, Catharine, John, Daniel, Susanna and Elias. Seven are now living—Christina, wife of John Kern, of Adams Co., Ind.; David, in Elkhart Co., Ind.; Barbara, wife of Peter Wist, resides in Lagrange, Ind.; Catharine (Mrs. Hiram McFerron, of this township); John, on farm adjoining; Daniel on the homestead, and Elias in Summit Co. Of the family of twelvk children all lived to raise fami- lies. Joseph Boughman was a member of the Albright Church, and a Jackson Democrat. His wife survived him twenty years or more, remaining a widow until her death, in 1866. Our subject remained at home until 15 years of age; then went to learn the carpenter's trade, at which he worked for thirty-six years. He was married in October, 1850, to Charlotte Gallatin, who was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of. Jacob Gallatin. She died in 1875, Sept. 19. To her were born three sons, two living—Melancthon and Homer; the for- mer is in a drug store in Indiana; Homer at home. He married a 'second time in March, 1878, Mrs. Jane E. Bloker, who was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, in February, 1836, daughter of Henry Galehouse. Mr. Boughman owns 160 acres of land, which he bought in the spring of 1850. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and class-leader since his union with the church over fifteen years ago, and has served as Steward and Trustee of same. He is a strong temperance man, and votes for prohibition. JOHN BALTZLY, retired farmer; P. O. Beach City; was born Oct. 19, 1821, in Sugar Creek Tp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; son of John and Elizabeth (Baker) Baltzly; he, born April 12, 1879, in Cumberland Co., Pa., son of John, a native of Switzerland, who emigrated to this country prior to the Revolution, and was a teamster during the war; she, born in York Co., Pa., daughter of Philip Baker. The grandfather of our subject came to Ohio in 1807, and located in Goshen Tp., Tuscarawas Co., and at the outbreak of the war of 1812, served in the same. He was killed by a tree falling upon him. John, the father of our subject, was reared on the farm until he was married, when he moved to near Zanesville, where he lived until his death, which occurred Oct. 13, 1859. His children were—Daniel, John, Philip, Jacob, Catharine, Elizabeth, Benjamin, and Sarah. John, our subject, lived at home until he was married, Nov. 26, 1846, to Lydia Miller who was born Nov. 28, 1830, in Tuscarawas Co., daughter of Zachariah and Gertie (Hostetter) Miller; he, born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 2, 1809, a miller by trade, and son of Henry; she, a daughter of Joseph Hostetter. Zachariah and Gertie Miller had six children. The family are Winebrennarians. After Mr. Baltzly's marriage he settled on the homestead, where he lived two years, then made some minor changes, and finally, in the fall of 1856, came to Beach City, where he has since lived. He formerly owned 265 acres, but sold 127 of it to his son. He had nine children, three of whom are living—Zachariah T., in Massillon, druggist; Alpheus, on the farm; Viola, at home. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, she of the United Brethren. He was formerly a Whig, but is now a Republican. H. BROWN, merchant; Beach City ; was born April 25, 1841, in Armstrong Co., Pa.; son of Matthias and Catharine (Foster) Brown, SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 953 both of whom were natives of that count, and of Irish descent. To them were born six children—John, Catharine, Harrison, James, Benton and Salina. Harrison was raised to farming, at which he continued until the spring of 1874, when he embarked in the mercantile business, with his brother James, in his native state, for whom he clerked about five months. He came West in 1873, and was united in marriage, in October of the same year, to Tabitha, daughter of Abraham and Martha (Bidler) Freed, of Holmes Co. Two children have been born to them—Mattie and Omar. After his marriage he returned to Pennsylvania, and remained there until the fall of 1875, when he again came to Ohio and located in Beach City, where he built the business house he now owns, and engaged in the mercantile business, his stock consisting of dry goods,- groceries, queensware, boots and shoes, and, in fact, all articles to be found in a general store. He is a member of the Lutheran Church and is a Republican. JONATHAN BARR, miller ; Beach City; was born in November, 1828, in this township, where Beach City now stands. He is a son of Henry and Susanna (Bixler) Barr, both natives of Bedford Co., Pa. The ancestors of the former were German; the latter was a daughter of Jacob Bixler, whose other children were—John, Samuel, Jacob, Daniel and Christopher. The children of our subject's grandfather, as far as can be remembered, are as follows—Samuel, David, Henry, Jonathan and Anna. Henry Barr, wife and three children, came to Ohio and located in this township, about the year 1825 or '26. He was a miller by Occupation, and was engaged in that business prior to his coming to Ohio. He continued the business in this place, following the occupation until he became old ; finally turning his attention to farming, in which business he was engaged at the time of his death, in June, 1866. His wife died several years previous. To them were born seven children—Jacob, of this township ; David, farmer and miller in Tuscarawas ; Elizabeth, dead ; John, of Bethlehem Tp., farmer ; Jonathan; Samuel, of Morrow Co., farmer, &c.; and Henry, in Bethlehem Tp., farmer. The parents were Lutherans. Henry was formerly a Democrat, but later became a Republican. Our subject was raised in this township, and, after attaining his majority, learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked several years, and then purchased land, farming in connection with his trade. In 1861 he began the milling business, buying the mill property he now owns, which he entirely renovated in 1866, and has run ever since. He was married in 1850 to Margaret Gay, who was born in Northampton Co., Pa., in 1828 ; daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Bash) Gay, who came West, locating in Tuscarawas Co., when she was young. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Barr, two of whom are living—Aaron D. and William Scott. Susan E. died young. ALPH. BALTZLY, farmer; P.O. Beach City. Among the young farmers and enterprising young men of this Township is our subject, who was born Aug. 24, 1850, in Tuscarawas Co. He is the son of John and Lydia (Miller) Baltzly, and was raised a farmer, remaining at home until his majority, Dec. 31, 1872. He was married to Anna Casebeer, born in Tascarawas Co., Nov. 15, 1849, and who died July 6, 1879, leaving one child, Florence May. Mr. Baltzly was again married Nov. 25, 1880, to Maggie Suter, born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Feb. 2, 1858, daughter of William and Catharine (Stoner) Suter, who have ten children, five sons and five daughters. The parents of Mr. Baltzly's first wife were both natives of Tuscarawas Co. Mr. Baltzly owns 147 acres of excellent farming land, and he and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. AUGUSTUS CROSLAND, blacksmith ; Wilmot ; is one of the oldest smiths in this region of the country, having worked continuously at the anvil nearly forty years. He was born July 5, 1827, in Middlebury, adjacent to Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. His parents were Adam and Eve (Hoffaker) Crosland, the former a native of Fayette Co., Pa., of Quaker parentage and of English ancestry. Eve was a daughter of Michael Hoffaker, to whom were born the following offspring—George, Michael, John, Rachel, Elizabeth, Polly, Lydia, Sophia, Eve, and Catharine. Of the children born to Adam and Eve Crosland were—Michael, now a resident of Minnesota ; Adam, who died in the Mexican war ; Elizabeth was the wife of William Penewenn, but is now deceased ; and Mary Ann, wife of Peter Donot, of Tuscara- 954 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: was Tp., this county. Our subject was left an orphan at an early age, being but a babe when his father died, when he removed to Stark Co. with his mother, who died when he was a lad of eight. He then lived with George Culler until he vAss fifteen ; then commenced learning his trade with Jesse Raffensburger, at Navarre, and remained with him three years and six months. In April, 1847, he set up in business for himself in the northern part of Sugar Creek Tp., where he continued steadily for seventeen years. Removing to Navarre he engaged at his trade, remaining there until March, 1869, when he located in the village of Wilmot, where he yet remains ; being a thorough and excellent workman, his services are rewarded by a liberal patronage. He has been three times married, first in 1848, to Elizabeth Sniveley, who was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of the Rev. Daniel Sniveley. She died in January, 1861, leaving six children—Isaac N.; Susan M., William H., Mary A., Elizabeth F., and Augustus B.—all living. In 1863 he married Catharine Brillhart, who was born in 1841 in Bethlehem Tp., daughter of Daniel Brillhart ; she died in 1864, having one child, which died at birth. His present wife is Aurelia, born in Bethlehem Tp., daughter of Hon. Matthias and Elizabeth (Bachtel) Shepler, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Six children were born of this mar-r age, three of whom were given birth at one time. Ivy M. and Sarah Bell only are now living of the entire number born. He has been a member of the United Brethren Church since 1850, and is one of the trustees of the same. He is the only one of the name that has espoused. Republicanism. DAVID CRISE, M. D.; was born in Men-don, Westmoreland Co., Pa., May 23, 1846; son of George and Rachel (Stough) Crise, the former of whom was born in the aforesaid county in 1822, son of George Crise; and the latter in Eastern Pennsylvania, daughter of Daniel and Catharine Stough. George Crise came to Ohio, locating in Dundee, Tuscarawas Co., and was a farmer by occupation. Be had four sons and seven daughters, six of whom came to maturity—Leah B., Catharine, Mary A., George -W., Joseph and David. He was a member of the 103d P. V. I. during the late war. Our subject was reared on the farm until 17 years of age, and attended school at Greensburg, where he took a scientific course of four years. He began reading medicine in 1867 with Dr. L. Sutton, and pursued his studies until his graduation from Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia. He began the practice of medicine in the spring of 1871, continuing there until the fall of 1872, when he located at Buffalo, Washington Co., Pa., remaining there until the summer of 1876; thence went to Strasburg, Tuscarawas Co., where he remained until the fall of 1877, when he located at Beach City, Sugar Creek Tp., where he now is. In the winter of 1877 he associated with Dr. Robinett, under firm name of Robinett & Crise, for the purpose of running a drug store in connection with their practice. He was married in June, 1872, to Lucetta, daughter of A. J. Null, whose father's name was Henry, and a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., as was also Miss Lucetta. Dr. Crise has three children—Vivienne, Lola E. and Bruce L. He is a member of the Lutheran Church and a Democrat. JOHN C. CHARLTON, farmer; P. O. Navarre; was born Dec. 11, 1825. His father, Isaac, one of nine children of Thomas Charlton, and an old-line Whig, came from Westmoreland Co., Pa., about 1812, and settled in Sugar Creek Tp., where he died in April, 1868, aged 76 years. His mother, Elizabeth Augustine, was born in Columbiana Co., and still survives. They had three children—Su- who married William H. West, and moved to Massillon, where she died; Eliza, who died in 1863, unmarried; and John C., the subject of this sketch, who lived with his parents till 22 years old, clerked for two years, and after several changes of occupation, married Sept. 20, 1852, and located on the farm he now owns. In 1858 he moved to Bethlehem Tp., and engaged in the grain business till 1865, when he returned to the farm. From 1876 to 1880 he again engaged in the grain and produce trade, but has now retired from active business. His wife, born September, 1828, was Caroline, daughter of Henry and Hannah Wise, both natives of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Charlton is a Republican, and was a Trustee for two years. They have a beautiful home. FREDERICK W. DAGES, farmer; P.O. I Navarre; was born April 2, 1827, in Toli, SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP- 955 Prussia, and is the seventh son of Jacob Dages, baker, whose father was of the same name and trade. When the Dages family came to Ohio, in the spring of 1834, it consisted of the father, mother and eleven sons. These located at Navarre, and there remained until the spring of 1835, when they moved to the township upon 95 acres of land purchased by Jacob Dages for $1,100, including one horse and a plow. The mother (Barbara, daughter of Nicholas Schorr) died in May, 1868, and the father Dec. 21, 1876. Of the children a number died young; Jacob resides in Indiana; Michael is dead; Peter moved to Gallipolis, raised a family, and is since dead; Frank is in Fulton; Nicholas in Huntington Co., Indiana; and John in Gallipolis; Wendell went to California in 1850, and has never been heard from since; Charles is in Louisville, Ky.; Frederick W. has remained on the old farm. He married, Feb. 7, 1854, Anna Waggoner, born in Belgium, Feb. 10, 1834, daughter of John Waggoner and Anna Zimetz, who came to Stark Co. in 1845, locating in Bethlehem Tp. After his marriage, Frederick worked the I homestead farm on shares. At his mother's death he bought the place, and has since added to it till he now has 150 acres. His children are—Mary A., John, Rosa B., Angela, Louis P., Urban J., Henry 0. and Clara C. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and a Democrat. BENJAMIN FETROW, P. O. Beach City; was born in York Co., Pa., July 22, 1814; son of Andrew and Phebe (Speakman) Fetrow; the former a native of York Co.—also, whose father's name was Andrew, and a native of Germany. The last-named, Andrew, and two brothers, came over and settled in York Co., Pa.; one however of the Lrothers went back, and from the other two the numerous Fetrows of this country have sprung. Phebe was the daughter of Jacob Speakman, a Quaker, whose wife was a Harris, and whose family consisted of eight girls and two boys. To Andrew Fetrow, Jr., and wife were born four children, three of whom lived to maturity—Benjamin, Mary A. and Leah. Andrew Fetrow was a millwright by trade; he came to Sugar Creek Tp. in 1814, built a mill below Strasburg, and assisted in building the mill in Strasburg. He returned to York Co. in the fall of 1818, but before returning he took the precaution of entering several quarter-sections of land, with a view of returning to it, but died in 1837 in Cumberland Co., his wife surviving him two years. He was a member of the United Brethren Church, and a staunch Whig. Our subject was raised on the farm until his 16th year. He was posessed of a strong desire to travel West, but his father could not be brought to consent to his leaving home; eventually, however, he came without obtaining leave, and settled in Plain Tp., Wayne Co., where he remained eighteen years. Soon after coming out he learned the blacksmith's trade, and followed the same for twenty-two years, but since 1850 has been engaged in farming. Sept. 20, 1837, he was married to Emeline Harris, who was born in Wayne Co. March 4, 1816, daughter of Warner and Rachel (Gorrel) Harris, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Virginia, who were married in Virginia, and came to Wayne Co. in 1812, raising a family of fifteen children, all of whom lived to maturity, Mrs. Fetrow being the youngest. After the family grew up, however, Mr. Harris moved to Holmes Co. and died there. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years, and was a Democrat. But three of his family are now living—Sarah, Thomas and Mrs. Fetrow. Mr. and Mrs. Fetrow have been blessed with five children, three of whom grew up—Sarah, wife of George Howard, of this township; Nancy, now Mrs. Andrew Reed; William, M. D., lives on the home farm. Mr. and Mrs. Fetrow have been members of the United Brethren Church for nearly thirty years. When Mr. Fetrow came to Wayne Co. he had but twenty-five cents, but by industry and economy has amassed considerable wealth, possessing now 216 acres of land, which his son and son-in-law are farming. Mr. Fetrow is the only one of the family name who ever came to Ohio; he has always been a Whig and Republican, and has been a Trustee in his church. He moved from his farm to Beach City in 1880, and is now living retired. His son, William, M. D., has four children; Nancy, Mrs. Reed, has seven; and Sarah, Mrs. Howard, has six. They are all members of the United Brethren Church. ABRAHAM GRAFE, hardware ; Wilmot; is among the self-made men of this township. He was born in June, 1826, in Saxony ; son 956 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: of John Adam and Justina (Deichman) Grafe. Abraham left home at 15, worked some years in a brick-yard, and then learned the stonemason's trade. In the fall of 1852 he emigrated to America, landing at New York City. From there he bent his steps westward, stopping a short time in Wayne Co., and locating the same year in the town of Wilmot, where he has since been a constant resident. He came here poor, but he labored on industriously, and for twenty-two years was engaged at his trade. In 1866 he began doing a small business in a mercantile way, his stock of goods being small and of the simplest variety; yet he never faltered, but husbanded his means, and year by year added to his stock of goods, until 1871, when he began in the hardware business, which he has since conducted, having a full line of hardware and shelf-goods, and such articles as are needed by the community generally. In October, 1846, before leaving the old country, he married Sophia Koehler, who was born in Saxony, daughter of Godfried Koehler. Mr. Grafe has no children. His father, John Adam, was a son of Christian and Christina (Mahn) Grafe, to whom were born six children, four sons and two daughters, viz.—Godfried, Jacob, John Adam, Michael, Christina and Rosanna. His mother, Justina, was a daughter of Godfried Deichman, who had but two children born to him, who grew to maturity, viz.—Justina and Jacob. Abraham had no brothers, but one sister, Christina, who yet resides in the old country, Abraham being the only one of the family who emigrated to this country. He is one of the Directors of the Farmers' Bank at Wilmot, and a consistent Republican. SAMUEL HALL, farmer; P. 0. Justus; is one of the pioneers of the county. He was born May 15, 1802, in Jefferson Co., this State; son of John and Judith (Hastings) Hall. John Hall was a son of JohnHall, who was a native of England, as were also his children —John, Edward and Hannah. The father of our subject was High Sheriff in Dundee, Scot- land, and emigrated to Philadelphia in the year 1792. After remaining there a short time he came to the territory of Ohio a short time prior to 1800. Here our subject was born, amid the forest-scenes of that early time. In 1809 he came with his father to Can- ton Tp., Canton at that time being composed of three or four houses. They remained here until 1814, when his father moved to Tuscara- was Tp., and settled on an 80 acre tract, where he died in 1816. At the age of 21 Samuel turned out for himself; worked for some time on the Ohio Canal, and in 1828 located in Su- gar Creek Tp., where he has since lived an honored and respected member of the community. His farm, consisting of 914 acres, he has acquired at different times, as his means would justify, having seven different deeds of the same. His marriage with Susan Swigart occurred Sept. 23, 1823. She was ,born May 15, 1811, in Franklin Co., Pa., daughter of Samuel and Catharine (Hulsinger) Swigart, who came to Ohio about the year 1820, and had a family of eight children. After a compan- ionship of over one-half a century, sharing the toils and privations incident to the life of a pioneer settlement, she passed to her rest June 21, 1879. They have had the following family of children, viz.—Judah A., now de- ceased; George, Catharine, Elizabeth, Lydia, Susan, Mary and Alfred. George resides in this township; Catharine is the wife of David Hess, of Blackford Co., Ind.; Elizabeth is the wife of John McWhinney; Lydia is now Mrs. Robert Pherson, both of this township; Su- san, Mary and Alfred at home. For forty- five years Mr. Hall has been a member of the Deformed Church, and a consistent Re- publican. He has been a man of excellent health, having a robust constitution; has been a hard-worker, kind of heart, and generously disposed, and though having passed the limit of life allotted to man, yet he looks forward to the time of his departure and the entrance to the beyond, with hopes of a glorious im- mortality. The father of Mr. Hall was a mem- ber of the Baptist Church, and a Whig in politics. To him were born Henry, Judith, Ann, George, William, Hannah, John, Samuel and Edward. Judith Hastings (mother of our subject), was a daughter of William Hastings. GEORGE W. HALL, Navarre; was born in Sugar Creek Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, May 21, 1830. He is a son of Samuel and Susan Hall, appropriate mention of whom is made in the biographical part of Sugar Creek Tp. George W. was reared on a farm, receiving a common-school education. At the age of 21 he left home and came to SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 957 Navarre, where he engaged as a clerk in the dry goods store of Harmon V. Beeson, and with whom he remained some two years. At the end of that time he undertook the management of the co-operative store of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Association, which he successfully carried on about three years. He then went to New Bedford, where for one year he was in the employ of James Bell. At the end of that time his employer failed, and Mr. Hall was appointed assignee. After straightening up matters at this point, he and his brother-in-law, John E. Clark, entered into the dry goods business in Millersburg. After two years Mr. Hall sold his interest in the store to his partner, and then formed a partnership with Goshorn & Rose, in dry goods at Navarre. In 1861 he commenced buying horses, afterward selling them to the Government, and after four years began dealing in live stock, tinware, stoves, etc. For the past fifteen years he has dealt quite extensiveiy in grain of all kinds, and his present annual business amounts to about 50,000 bushels. Mr. Hall has been quite successful as a grain-merchant, his whole attention at present being directed to the grain business. He owns 80 acres of land in Sugar Creek Tp. where his family reside. In politics Mr. Hall is a Republican, and he is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. He was married Dec. 25, 1855, to Miss Rebecca Miller, and has a family of seven children—Lilly, Viola, Arthur, Eva M., George H., Myrtle and Ernest M. DANIEL HOFFMAN, Justus. The present Railroad Agent, Postmaster and Grain Dealer of Justus is the above-mentioned gentleman, who is a native of Sugar Creek Tp., born Feb. 7, 1838, being the eldest of a family of three children. He was raised to agricultural pursuits, remaining under the parental roof until 23 years of age, when he started in business on his own account and engaged in farming. In Nov., 1861, he married Selecta Putman, who was born in this Township in 1844, daughter of Andrew Putman. He has three children—Mary A., now the wife of P. A. McFarren, of this Township; Ada May and Winfield C. He was commissioned Postmaster in the fall of 1874, and has since served in that capacity and Railroad Agent for the C. T. V. and W. Railroad since 1873, and been dealing in grain since his occu panty of the office. He is also engaged in farming, having about 100 acres. His parents were Daniel and Catharine (Cordier) Hoffman. He was born March 5, 1810, in Germany, and emigrated to this township in 1829, with his father, awhose name was Daniel, and who purchased 80 acres of land in Sugar Creek Tp., and improved the same; but afterwards sold it to his son Daniel, and moved to Adams Co. where he died. He had four children born to him—Daniel, Peter, Jacob and Eve. Daniel, the father of our subject, remained on the home farm until .1856, when he moved into the southwest part of Tuscarawas Tp., purchasing a farm, and yet resides there. His wife died in 1879. Three children—Daniel, Christopher and Mary A. were born them. Christopher resides in Wooster, Wayne Co. Mary A. is the wife of Oliver Brenniger, of Wayne Co. Our subject owns and occupies the same land first settled by his grandfather, who was a Democrat, and a member of the Reformed Church. His son Daniel, the subject of these lines, is a good Republican. AUSTIN HAY, merchant; Beach City; was born Feb. 3, 1845, in Somerset Co., Pa.; son of George and Sarah (Fleck) Hay; he was born Dec. 25, 1816, in Somerset Co., Pa.. and son of Michael Hay, Esq. They hid eleven children. Sarah was a daughter of Jacob Fleck, who married Catharine Harrow, who had sixteen children. The father of our subject was engaged in the mercantile business in Somerset Co., Pa., and came to this county in 1853, settling here and engaging as clerk for P. V. Bell, until the failure of Mr. Bell, when he founded the Farmers' Store at this place which he conducted some time. Then associated with various parties until 1862, when he went to Philadelphia, where he was in business nine years, and finally to Austin, Minnesota, where he now runs a hotel. He had four children—Amanda, Austin, Martha, James. Sept. 7, 1861, Austin, our subject, enlisted in Co. F. 19th 0. V. I., and served two years; then came home, and afterward served in Texas until Nov. 1865; was in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Stone River, Chickamauga, Atlanta Campaign, and the pursuit of Hood; also, in the battles before Nashville. Enlisted as a private and was promoted to Sergeant. Afterward lived in Philadelphia and in Indiana, and came to 958 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Beach City in 1869. Then for some years was engaged variously, and finally, in 1878, entered into business under the. firm name of Fetrow & Hay, which continues, keeping a general stock. Feb. 25, 1869, he was united in marriage with Amelia Agler, born in this township at Wilmot, 1846, daughter of George and Eve (Wyandt) Agler. Mr. Hay has had two children born to him, one living—James F., the other, dying in infancy. His wife is a member of the Lutheran Church. His parents were Lutherans, but now are Methodists. His father is Republican. Mr. Hay is a member of I. O. O. F. lodge in Ligonia, Indiana. CAPT. WM. M. JQHNSTON, foundry and manufactory ; Wilmot ; is one of the representative business men and worthy citizens of this township. He was born October 26,1832, in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., one mile and a half north of West Lebanon, the eldest son of a family consisting of four sons and five daughters, whose names in the order of their births are—Elizabeth J., Margaret, William M., Josiah, Silas B., Maria, Andrew, Nancy J. and Arminda. Their parents were Andrew W. and Nancy (Boyd) Johnston. The former was born in 1804 in Pennsylvania, son of William Johnston, of Irish ancestry. To William Johnston was born Robert, William, Andrew, John, Jane, Sarah, Eliza, Isabel, and Margaret. Nancy, the mother of William M., was born in Sugar Creek Tp. in 1808, daughter of William Boyd, a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and a soldier in the war of the Revolution. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was an old-line Whig. The father of our subject died October 25, 1846. He was a man that was esteemed by all who knew him ; he was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and a Whig in politics. At the age of 14 the care of the farm devolved upon our subject, he being the eldest son, and he conducted it in a creditable manner for ten years, attending school part of the time until he was 18 years of age, after which he engaged in teaching during the winter months. May 7, 1857, he was joined in wedlock to Hannah Johnson, who was born Dec. 3, 1832, daughter of Cornelius and Nancy (Carey) Johnson. She was the youngest of a family of six children, two sons and four daughters. Her parents are yet living, and past their fourscore years. Mrs. Johnston,s family are direct heirs of what is known as the "Trinity Church Estate " and other valuable property in New York City and in Holland, valued at many millions, which was left by Wolfert Amant Webber, a grandchild of King William IV. of Holland. This union has resulted in the birth of the following children—Nora, Oman E., Ulysses S., and Dollie M. After the marriage of subject he gave up the Management of the farm to his youngest brother and moved to Mt. Eaton, Ohio, and gave his attention to teaching for several years, and during this time took a lively interest in the political issues of the day. He cast his first presidential vote for John C. Fremont in 1856, and was a nominee on the (Republican) county ticket in Wayne Co. in 1860. In 1861 he engaged in the mercantile business for a short time. In March, 1862, he moved to Wilmot, this county, with a view to conducting a select school, but as the wt r progressed he entered the service in August of the same year as Lieutenant of Company A, 104th Regiment 0. V. I., which position he resigned sometime afterward, on account of impaired health. In 1863 he was unanimously elected Captain of Company A, 99th Regiment, Battalion of National Guard. The command took another form of name to Company K, 163d Regiment, 0. N. G., and was stationed at Washington, D. C., for a short time, when Captain Johnston had command of Fort de Russe, and afterwards was moved to the front and took part in the operations against Petersburg. Upon his return home he entered the office of Wyandt, Putman & Co.'s agricultural works in Wilmot, as agent and bookkeeper. Mr. D. B. Wyandt, of said firm, going to Massillon to superintend the. Excelsior Works there, leaving the entire financial responsibility of the shop to the management of Mr. Johnston. In the autumn of 1865, by the death of D. B. Wyandt, Mr. Johnston took his place as a member of the firm, the firm name becoming Johnston, Putman & Co., which association continued for several years, after which, there being some change, the firm name was changed to Putman, Johnston & Co., which continued until 1879, when another change occurred, the firm changing to W. M. Johnston & Co., Mr. J. W. Putman retir- ing. Mr. Johnston has always been a staunch Republican, yet not a partizan. He was nom- SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 959 inated by the Republicans, by a large majority, as one of their candidates for Representative in 1873, but, the ticket being defeated, he was, of course, not elected ; since which time he has declined all invitations to political honors, and refused to have his name used in that direction. For over sixteen years he has held the office of Notary Public, is a member and elder of the Presbyterian Church, and in all matters in which the interests of the township and county could be subserved, he has always done his .part. CHRISTIAN KAMPF, farmer; P. O. Beach City ; was born Oct. 14, 1814, in Canton Berne, Switzerland ; son of Ulrich Kampf and Magdalena Bealer, to whom were born eight children—John, Christian, Ulrich, Susanna, Annie, Jacob, Magdalena and Daniel. Our subject emigrated with his parents to this State, locating at Mt. Eaton, Wayne Co., in the fall of 1834, and engaged in farm- I ing with his father, who afterward removed 1 to Tuscarawas Co., where he died about the par 1872. He was an upright man, a good citizen, and a member of the Reformed Church. Christian lived with his father until his marriage, which event occurred in February, 1837, to Elizabeth Koontz, who was born in Switzerland in April, 1818, and emigrated to this country with her grand-parents when she was quite young, and located with them in Wayne Co., this State. In the spring of 1844 Mr. Kampf located in this township, purchasing at first 180 acres of land ; but has since located on land adjoining his first purchase, having now 210 acres in all. Of thirteen children born him seven are living, viz. —Christian, who resides in this township, engaged in farming ; Celista, wife of William G. Resh, of this township ; Anna, wife of Robert C. Taylor, who also is a resident of I Sugar Creek; Philip, Alexander, Peter and Elmer E. are at home. The sons are farmers, good horsemen, and good judges of that useful animal. Mr. Kampf was raised in the Reformed Church, and is a Democrat. CHRISTIAN KAYLER, farmer; P.O. Justus; was born Sept. 21, 1821, in Pennsylvania.; eldest of a family of thirteen children born to Samuel and Christina (Knee) Kayler. The former was born in Hagerstown, Md., son of Frederick and Christina (Log) Kayler, who were natives; of Germany, and were early settlers in Hagerstown. They raised a family of eleven children, whose names were—Samuel, Frederick, John, Conrad, Martin, Daniel, Nancy, Susan, Judah, Elizabeth and Polly. The Knee family are of German descent. Samuel Kayler was a saddler by trade. He emigrated west to Ohio when Christian was about 10 years of age, and located in Sugar Creek Tp., on the farm now owned by D. M. Kayler, which land was unimproved. He settled upon this place and remained on the same as long as he lived. His death occurred March 8, 1873. His wife died many years previous. They raised a family of thirteen children, viz.—Christian, Daniel M., John, Frederick, Henry, Samuel, George, Jacob, Polly, Susan, Nancy, Christina, Rebecca; George, who was shot by the. guerillas when in the United States service as a soldier; Polly and Susan, deceased; Henry resides in Decatur, Ill.; Christian, Daniel and John are residents of Sugar Creek Tp.; Samuel and Jacob are in Huron Co., this State; Rebecca resides in Wood Co., Ohio, wife of Ephraim Gross; Christina, wife of John Meek, of Whitley Co., Ind.; Nancy is wife of Isaac Brussman, of Indiana; Susan married Godfrey Shetler, located in Indiana, and has since died; Polly is the wife of Jacob Hoak; she died in Crawford Co. Samuel Kayler was for many years a member of the Reformed Presbyterians, as well as his wife, and was a Democrat. Christian remained on the homestead until he began business for himself; was first married at the age of 22, to Lena Howe, a native of Pennsylvania. She died some years afterwards, leaving three children—Zachariah, Sarah A., and Elizabeth. Sarah resides in Wooster, wife of Robert Slater; Elizabeth, now west, and married; Zachariah on the homestead. He was married second time to Margaret McWhinney, who was born on the homestead in this township, daughter of John and Nancy (Wolfe) McWhinney. By his present wife he has six children—Mary F. wife of Clark McClintock, of this township; John D., at home; Chester, George W., Esther and Jesse. He has 79 acres, and is a Republican. All the Kayler family of the young stock are of the Republican faith. ISAAC KANAGE, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; was born Jan. 13, 1828, near Strasburg, Tus- 960 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: carawas Co., eldest of a family of nine children, born to Michael and Elizabeth (Ault-man) Kan age. He, born in 1800, in Westmoreland Co., Pa., son of Christian; ',she, daughter of John Aultman, who married a Pershing. The Aultmans were among the first settlers of Tuscarawas Co.; Christain came just prior to the war of 1812, and was a farmer. Michael, his son, came to this township about 1832, settled here, and died in 1866; his wife died in 1875, and was a member of the United Brethern Church. The names of the family born them are—Isaac, on the homestead; Catharine, wife of Daniel King, this township; Mary, Mrs. John Miller, DeKalb Co., Ind.; Samuel, same place ; Solomon, in Christian Co., Ills.; Elizabeth, Mrs. Jacob Degraves, DeKalb Co., Ind.; Lydia, Mrs. Samuel Hoover, of Indiana; Enos, graduate Mt. Union College; after graduation, left and has never been heard of since 1867; Martha, Mrs. William Meese, in this township Aug. 8, 1848, our subject was married to Susan Wilhelm, born in this county March 4, 1826, daughter of David and Sarah (Bill) Wilhelm. They had five children—Susan, Nancy, David, Lucinda and Sarah. Our subject has three children—Sarah, Mrs. Alfred King, Tuscarawas Co.; Mary A., Mrs. George Rex, of Canton ; Albert, at home. Mr. Kan-age moved to Indiana in 1852, where he lived nearly fifteen years ; was Township Trustee. He has 160 acres of excellent land ; is a Republican, and a member of the United Brethren Church for thirty-five years, and Trustee of the same. In 1867 Mr. Kanage returned to this township, and has been here since. A son, James Wesley, died in May, 1876, aged 27 years. He was a teacher by occupation, having taught from his 18th year. MICHAEL KING, farmer; P. 0. Justus; was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 27, 1805, as was also his father, David, in 1781. His paternal grandfather, Michael was a native of York Co., Pa., and by his marriage with Susan Passmore, had ten children--Enos, John, George, William, Philip, David, Polly, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Phcebe. David King married Sophia, daughter of Casper Ginder, a native of Germany. Of the children of this union there grew up John, George, Jacob, Catharine, Barbara, Elizabeth, Sophia, and Peggy. John was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. In the spring of 1822 a two-horse wagon brought West the King family consisting of the father, mother and seven children—George, Michael, Elias, Jacob, Enos, Elizabeth and Aaron. They located in Sugar Creek. Tp., near Wilmot, on leased land, and there the father, an old-time Whig, died in 1862, the mother having passed away fourteen years before. Both were members of the Disciples, Church. Michael assisted his father on the farm till, at the age of 21 years, he struck out for himself. He worked one year at tanning, then again at farming. Jan. 28, 1828,. he married Susanna Deardorff, born in Tuscarawas Co., in 1807. Her parents were Isaac and Eva E. (Zeigler) Deardorff, natives of York Co., Pa., and early settlers in Tuscarawas. After marriage, Mr. King remained six years in Sngar Creek Tp., then sold out and moved to Tuscaarwas Co., where he lived forty-eight years. His wife died July 13, 1880, the mother of fifteen children, of whom twelve grew up,—of these Hiram was drowned while serving in the 19th 0. V. I.; Irenaeous died of wounds received before Richmond when a member of the 126th 0. V. I.; Eva is wife of Isaac Masters, Ashland Co., Ohio; Sophia, of Wm. Penis, Tuscarawas Co.; Helen, of Morris Shisler, insurance agent, Tuscarawas Co.; Leah, of Wm. Kaldenbauch, Franklin Tp., Tuscarawas Co.; Rebecca is Mrs. Jesse Ward, of Clinton Co. Mo.; David is proprietor of the Iron Valley Hotel, at Canal Dover; Sarah lives at the same place; and of three remaining boys—Wilson, Edward and Alfred, the latter is on the old homestead, 257 acres, in Franklin Tp., Tuscarawas Co. In May, 1881, Mr. King took as his second wife, Mary, widow of John W. Elliott, who died without issue. She was born Sept. 29, 1818, in Kent Co., England; her parents Matthew and Esther (Fleet), Judd, coming to America in 1830, and locating in Sugar Creek Tp. Since his marriage to Mrs. Elliott, Mr. King has moved to her farm, 84 acres. Mr. King has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty-six years, and his present wife has a standing of thirty-six years in the same body. He has been trustee, steward, class-leader, and superintendent of the Sunday School. He is a Republican. SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 961 JOHN LONGENECKER, banker and farmer; P. 0. Wilmot; was born in Paint Tp., Holmes Co., Feb. 11, 1839. His parents were Peter and. Elizabeth (Shank) Longenecker, to whom were born the numerous family of fourteen children, all of whom grew to be men and women. Peter Longnecker was born in 1802, in Fayette Co., Pa., son of Peter, who married Elizabeth Naffzinger,`and and by her had nine children—Magdalena, David, Levi, Susan, Elizabeth, Peter, Joseph, Catharine and John. Elizabeth Shank was one of the following family—Martha, Nancy, Elizabeth, Mary, Adam, Henry and David. The ancestors of the Shanks and Longeneckers, were natives of Switzerland. Of the brothers and sisters of our subject the following are living—David, now of. Elkhart Co., Ind.; Susan, wife of J. Sliffe, in Tuscarawas Co.; Hannah, wife of Jacob Shutt, of Crawford Co.; John, in Wilmot; William H., Railroad Agent in Columbus; Joseph, in St. Joe Co., Ind.; Alpheus and Jacob in Holmes Co. in this State. The Longenecker family came to Ohio about the year 1836, locating in Holmes Co. Peter Longenecker died in September, 1866. He was a farmer, and lived respected and esteemed by his fellows. Religiously, he was formerly a Mennonite, but later he joined the Presbyterian Church, and died in that faith. His wife yet survives him, residing on the homestead. The subject of these lines was raised upon the home-farm where he lived until August, 1862, when he donned the "blue," and joined the 102d Regiment O. V. I., do. "A," and served until the close of the war, when he returned home and resumed teaching, having taught four terms before entering the service. Sept. 28, 1865, he married Sevella Freed, who was born in 1842 in Holmes Co., daughter of Abram and Martha Seidler Freed. In the spring of 1866, he located in this township, purchasing 104 acres of land. Since the establishment of the Farmers, Bank at this place he has been Cashier of the same, and carries on his farm at the same time. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has one child, Minnie O., and is a sound Republican. J. F. LENZ, woolen manufacturer; Wilmot; is the founder and sole proprietor of the Wilmot Woolen Mill. He was born June 6, 1830, in the Kingdom of Wirtemberg, Germany, eldest child born to Frederick and Christina (Schleh) Lenz. Frederick Lenz was born in 1800, and became a woolen manufacturer, which business he followed in the old country. He emigrated to the United States in 1834, locating first in Lehigh Co., Pa.; afterwards moved to Chester Co., and to Columbiana Co., this State, in 1836. During this time he worked at his trade in the different localities where he resided. In 1837 he moved with his family to Holmes Co., where he remained until 1858, at which time he located in Wayne Co., three miles west of Mount Eaton, where he ran a factory on his own account. In 1860 he located in Wilmot, Stark Co., where he lived and engaged in his business until 1879, when he returned to Wayne Co., near Buena Vista, and is now Postmaster there. The subject of these lines remained with his parents until he was 18 years of age; he then went to learn the carpenter,s trade, which business he followed from 1850 to 1860, when he permanently located in Wilmot, and built the factory he now operates, his father being engaged in business with him from 1860 to 1871, when he retired. Our subject has since conducted the business on his own account, having learned the business thoroughly in all its details, when young, with his father; manufactures all the varieties of staple woolen goods. He has a large family of children, whom he has instructed in the business, and who remain with him and assist him in the factory. In Feb., 1852, he married Sarah Longenecker, who was born in March, 1833, in Fayette Co., Pa., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Showalter) Longenecker. The former was born in Fayette Co., the latter in Rockingham Co., Pa. Mr. Lenz has eleven children living—Joseph, Louisa, Julius, Elizabeth, Isaac,Martha, Grant, Susan, Clementina, Calvin and Frederick. Charles died, aged 5 years. Mr. Lenz is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Republican. WILLIAM McFARREN, farmer; P. 0. Navarre; was born in this township Oct. 21, 1825, son of Samuel and Mary (Smith) McFarren. Samuel McFarren was born in 1795 in Franklin Co., Pa.; son of Jacob, a native of Scotland, who emigrated to Franklin Co., Pa., where he raised a family consisting of the following children viz—John, Jacob, 962 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Adam, Matthew, William, George and Peter; the daughters were Mary, Catharine and Elizabeth. Mary Smith,s father,s name was John, to whom the following offspring were born:—John, Jacob, Henry, George, Mary, and Susan. Samuel McFarren emigrated to the northwest corner of Sugar Creek Tp. in the spring of 1823, locating on 160 acres of land that had been entered by his father-in-law, John Smith. Here he remained until his death, March 22, 1874. His wife preceded him four years. To them were born eight children, viz.—Jacob, William, Samuel, John, Rebecca, Mary, Elizabeth and Melinda; of the number six are living; Rebecca and Mary deceased; all residents of this township, except Elizabeth, who resides in Tuscarawas Tp. William remained at home with his father until past his majority. March, 1853, he married Sarah Doty,' who was a native of this township. Her parents were Israel and Mary (Barnett) Doty, who were natives of New Jersey, and emigrated to this township when the country was comparatively new. To them were born the following—Lot, Zebulon, John, Israel, Andrew, Rachel, Catharine, Maria, Martha, Jane and Sarah. In 1859 Mr. McFarren located on his present farm, consisting or 121 acres, which is adorned with excellent farm buildings. He has three children—Samington W., Francis M. and Clara J. Mr. McFarren is a member of the Reformed Church, and is a Democrat. JOHN Mc WHINNEY, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born June 13, 1835, on the N. W. 1/4 Sec. 23, in this Township. Third child and eldest son of John R. and Nancy (Wolf) McWhinney; he, born Nov. 12, 1786, in County. Down, Ireland; she, July 4, 1804, near Chambersburg, Pa., daughter of John Wolf. The father of our subject emigrated to America in 1811, going first to New York, where he remained some time, and then coming to Ohio prior to the building of the Ohio Canal, upon which he was engaged as contractor, and as overseer upon the same from Fort Washington to Akron. In 1827 he located in Sugar Creek Tp., where he purchased 160 acres of land, upon which there were no improvements, and upon which farm he remained until his death, April 17, 1863, his wife surviving him until Feb. 11, 1878. To them were born five children—Mary J., Mrs. John Welty, of Pike Tp.; Margaret, Mrs. Christian Kayler, this Tp.; John, on the homestead; Jacob, dead, March 17, 1864; and an infant unnamed. The father, as well as his parents, were Presbyterians. John, our subject, was raised on the farm where he was born, and when of age his father gave him an interest in the same. In Sept., 1861, he enlisted in Co. F. 19th 0. V. I., and served until April, 1865, having veteraned in 1864. For two years he had charge of the wagon-train, and was Forage Master; afterward marched with his regiment down to Atlanta, where he was disabled, and served in the hospital until discharged. Upon his return he resumed farming, and has so continued. Oct. 9, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Hall, born March 29, 1835, in this Township, daughter of 'Samuel and Susan (Swigart) Hall; he born in Steubenville, Columbiana Co., Ohio; she, in Lancaster Co., Pa. Mr. Hall settled in this township in 1827, and his wife died in 1879. They had eight children, seven of whom are living, all in this township, except one. Mr. McWhinney, our subject, has six children—Carrie E., Sterling J., Cullen H., Columbia V., Minnie H. and Jesse N. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and a Trustee thereof. Since Vallandigham’s time he has been a Republican—was a Democrat formerly. JOHN NETZLY, farmer ; P.O. Navarre; born Sept. 4, 1812, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; is the eldest of a family of four. His parents were John and Susan (Mellinger) Netzly, both natives of Lancaster Co. The Netzlys are of Swiss descent, and two brothers Netzly served in the Revolutionary War. The father of our subject, dying when his son was a mere lad, and his mother marrying a second time, the boy was raised among strangers. In September, 1835, he came to Sugar Creek Tp., Ohio, partly on foot, and on April 28 of the following year he married Mary Hege, born May 8, 1816, in Franklin Co., Pa., daughter of Henry and Sarah (Zent) Hege, who came to Ohio several years previous. Mr. Netzly located on 64 acres, bought in the fall of 1835 for $1,200. Since that time he has been a constant resident of the township, and has now 104 acres of land well situated. He has six children—Jacob, Hannah A., Samuel, George W., Jeremiah, and Mary. A son, John, was killed by a boiler explosion, SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 963 near Buena Vista, Ind. Jacob resides in Martinsville, Ill. Mr. Netzly is a member of the United Brethren, and in politics is Liberal. ANDREW PUTMAN, farmer ; P. O. Justus ; was born January 30, 1816, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of John and Charlotte (King) Putman. He came West with his parents when he was two years of age, locating in the woods, and remained with them until his marriage, being brought up as pioneer children were, and taught the use of the ax, and how to clear land. September 28, 1837, he was married to Judith Shlater, who was born June 23, 1820, in Somerset Co., Pa., she being the youngest of a family of fifteen children, all of whom lived to maturity and raised families except two. Her parents were natives of Fayette Co., Pa., but removed to Tuscarawas Co. Her father,s name was Samuel. The names of the children born him were—Job, Polly, Barbara and Katharine (twins), Henry, Samuel, Absalom, Elizabeth, Nancy, Jacob, Jane, Sarah, Judith, William, and Peter—but three of them now living. Her parents were of Presbyterian faith, her father being a Whig. After the marriage. of Mr. Putman he located on Sec. 15, where he lived until 1862, since which time he has been located at Justus Station, and engaged in farming. Of five children barn, but three are living—Haman, Winfield C., and Selecta. Haman resides in the township and is engaged in farming ; Winfield is a practicing physician at Justus ; Selecta is the wife of Daniel Hoffman, of this township. Clarris was the eldest of the family; she died at the age of 27, and was the wife of William McClintock. Mr. Putman is a member of the United Brethren, having been identified with that Church for many years, and having served in all the official stations of the same : as class-leader, steward, trustee, etc., and is one of the pillars of the church. J. C. F. PUTMAN, merchant, Wilmot; is one of the rising young merchants and enterprising business men of this county. He was born in this township in 1806; the only son born to T. C. and Elizabeth (Griffith) Putman. He was raised upon the farm, and received the advantages afforded by the com- mon district school, besides spending some time at Mt. Eaton, and two years at the Massillon High School. After leaving school he became an employe in the " Bee Hive Store," conducted by Allman, Gross & Wetler, as cashier and book-keeper, and afterwards, as the firm changed, for Allman & Wetler, remaining in their employ five years. He went to Akron in 1879, where he was employed for one year as salesman in a dry goods establishment. In April, 1881, he engaged in business at Wilmot, in the dry goods and grocery trade, keeping a general stock, including boots and shoes, having for a partner Charles C. Wyandt, under the firm name of Putman & Wyandt, both young men of excellent habits, and good business qualifications. HIRAM PUTMAN, miller ; Wilmot ; is the second son of Gabriel Putman, one of the pioneers of this township, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 1795, and emigrated to the State and to this place in 1817, and purchased land. He returned to his native State two years after ; married Susan Weimer, and returned to his wilderness home with his young wife, and began the life of agenuine pioneer. After several years, his wife died, leaving him five children, four of whom are yet living. He married Rebecca White two years later, and she died three years afterward, leaving no issue. In 1871 he married Sarah Hite. Mr. Putman, although past the time allotted to man, is yet hale and hearty. He was the founder of the Agricultural Works of Wm. M. Johnston & Co., and has always been a public spirited man, always giving substantial aid to worthy local enterprises. By attention to his business and sagacious management of his own affairs, and the exercise of industry and rigid economy, he has secured to himself an ample competence for the support and comfort of his declining years. The subject of this notice was born in this town, on the homestead farm, Sept. 20, 1831, and was raised to farming pursuits. In 1860 he engaged in the milling business, buying out the interests of Welty & Frease in the New Hope Mill, they being the original proprietors. Since his marriage he has been located on the property which is situate about one mile northwest ,of the town of Wilmot. Since that time, he has been continually engaged in the milling business. In 1865 he purchased an interest in the " Enterprise Mill," which was owned by Hobbs, Harrow & Co., he purchasing the in- terests of Harrow and Brindle. Two years 964 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: later he purchased Hobbs, interest, having then the entire control. He ran the mill on his own account until July, 1880, when he took in as partner his brother, Joseph W., which firm has since been known as Putman Bros. They are doing an excellent business, and are well patronized. Oct. 14, 1850, he married Mary Hobbs, who was born Feb. 5, 1836, in Franklin Co., Pa., daughter of Emanuel and Mary (Henninger) Hobbs, who came to Ohio in the fall of 1848, locating in Wilmot. He has but one child—Ada Florence, wife of Garret Elliott, of this township. In connection with his mill property, he owns 86 acres of land. JOSEPH PUTMAN, retired farmer; is one of the wealthy farmers of Sugar Creek Tp. He was born March 6, 1808, in Somerset Co., Pa., the youngest child born to Peter and Mary (Snyder) Putman, both natives of Washington Co., Md., and to whom were born eleven children—John, Peter, Jacob, Henry, David, George, Andrew, Joseph, Eliz- abeth, Catharine, and one died in infancy. Joseph was bereft of a father’s care when a babe, and at the age of 5 was left an orphan. He was then cared for by his brother Peter, with whom he lived five years, afterwards living seven years with his brother-in-law, William Shunt. He then began working by the month at extremely low wages. He had no school advantages, and thus thrown upon his own resources, he early in life was taught the intrinsic worth of a dollar, and to exercise rigid economy and practice industry. In October, 1829, he married Elizabeth Putman, who was born in 1809, in Somerset Co. Pa., daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Lerhart) Putman, natives of Maryland. After Mr. Putman was married, he purchased land and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1833 he emigrated to Sugar Creek Tp., and purchased 365 acres of land, for which he paid $2,100; a small cabin and a few acres partially cleared, being all the improvements made. He remained on this farm forty-three years, and in the spring of 1876 removed to Wilmot, where he has since resided, having acquired a handsome competence as a reward for his many years of patient toil and industry. Of eight children born to him four are living—William ; Sevilla, wife of Henry Kreiling; Catharine, wife of Frederick Nowman; Mary, now residing in Columbiana Co.; Harriet, married Ben. Bumgardiner, and by him had three children, and died in 1862. Mr. Putman, wife, and several of the family are members of the Evangelical Church. William J. now resides on the homestead farm, upon which he was raised. He taught sehool several terms, and May 23d, 1871, married Miss Caroline Olmstead, who was born Dec. 20, 1849, in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, daughter of D. and Elizabeth (Rick-sicker) Olmstead, natives of Switzerland, who emigrated to the State in 1833, and had a family of eight children. William J. has five children—Elizabeth L., Worthy E., Mary V., P. 0. and Ira P. With the exception of a short residence in Navarre, when he was engaged in the mercantile business, he has been a constant resident of the township. He has about 100 acres of land. ROBERT PHERSON, farmer ; P. O. Justus ; was born on the farm upon which he lives, Nov. 19, 1837, the fourth child of eight, born to Theophilus and Eliza (Tate) Pherson. Theophilus was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1800, son of Robert and Jane (McWhinney) Pherson. Robert,s parents were Robert and Elizabeth (McClure) Pherson, to whom were horn Nancy Jane, William, Robert, and Betsey, who died young. Jane McWhinney was a native of Ireland, daughter of James and Margaret (Bailey) McWhinney. James was a son of Robert. The children of James and Margaret McWhinney were—James, Francis, Robert, William, John, Jane, Nancy, and Margaret. Theophilus Pherson, the father of our subject, was in his minority when his father arrived in this county. He worked on the Ohio canal some time, where he earned the money to purchase his land, consisting of 160 acres unimproved, upon which he settled, remaining thereon as long as he lived. He died in February, 1848. Of eight children born them, seven are living—Jane, wife of Rev. Thomas, in Defiance, Ohio ; Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Trubey, Esq., of this township ; John resides in Dickinson Co., Kansas; Robert, our subject, Almina, unmarried ; William, in the West ; Albert, a physician in Henry Co. this State ; Ann, now deceased, was the wife of Mr. Gillet. Robert was young when his father died; he was raised among strangers. On Feb. 22, 1859, he married Lydia Hall, who was born in August, SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 965 1837, in this township, daughter of Samuel Hall, one of the early pioneers of the county. They have five children--Ursula M., Susan S., Mary V., Clarence C., and Gertrude L. He has about 160 acres of land in this township, and 160 in Lagrange Co. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and is a Republican. J. W. PUTMAN, miller; Wilmot; born Oct. 16, 1828, in this township; the eldest of two sons of Gabriel and Susan (Weimer) Putman. Was raised on the farm till he was 17 years of age, when he was apprenticed to Wyandt & Putman, founders, at Wilmot. After serving three years, he. worked about six years for the same firm as journeyman, and in 1856 purchased a fourth interest in the business, with which he continued connected till 1879, when he and his brother Hiram associated in the milling business at Wilmot as Putman & Bro. They also have a custom mill in the township of New Hope. Mr. J. W. Putman was married in August, 1851, to Hannah Stambaugh; born in this township in January,. 1834; daughter of Henry and Susan (Wallace) Stambaugh. They have two children—Walter, an attorney-at-law and a partner in the Farmers, Bank at Wilmot, and Mary, wife of S. C. Myers of Navarre. The Putmans are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and as staunch Republicans. J. W. Putman is one of the Township Trustees. CAPT. T. C. PUTMAN; was born Jan. 29, 1828, in this township, one mile east of Wilmot; the second son of John and Catharine (King) Putman; he, born Feb. 2, 1789, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of Andrew; she, daughter of Philip King. John came West one year before Gabriel Putman, and entered government land on Sec. 33, improving it, and remaining on it till his death, May 3, 1872, his wife dying in 1851, aged 57. To them were born seven children, five arriving at the age of maturity—Mary, Mrs. Jeremiah Agler, of Van Wert Co., Ohio; Elizabeth, Mrs. Abraham Spidle, in Wilmot; Andrew W., at Justus; Phoebe, Mrs. W. Slater, in Mercer Co.; Timothy C., our subject, Anna died at eleven years; babe died unnamed. The Putmans were all Whigs; later were Republican. Timothy C. Putman was reared to farming, and remained with his father as long as he lived. He was married Oct. 3, 1850, to Elizabeth Griffith, born in Tuscarawas Co., daughter of Hezekiah and Arvilla (Curtis) Griffith, both natives of Ohio. Their parents were early settlers of this State. He died Nov. 22, 1869. They had nine children, six of whom are living. The Griffiths were United Brethren and Republicans. After our subject was married he settled on the homestead in 1858. Served in the army during the late war, in Co. K. 163rd 0. N. G.; is now Captain Co. F., State Militia. He has two children—Alice, Mrs. C. B. Allman, of Massillon; and J. C. of Wilmot. in 1879 Capt. Putman was elected County Infirmary Director. He has 515 acres of land, being one of the largest land-holders in the township. SAMUEL RAMSEY, tanner and currier ; Wilmot; is the proprietor of the Wilmot Tannery. He is a native of Tuscarawas Co., having been born in Wayne Tp. Feb. 17, 1831 ; son of Robert and Catharine (Dumbauld) Ramsey, who were among the early settlers in Tuscarawas Co. Our subject was reared to agricultural pursuits, but at the age of 20 he began learning the tanner’s and currier’s trade at Zanesville, which occupied three years. He then worked three years at journey-work. April 11, 1854, he started in business for himself at Wilmot, Stark Co., where he has since been a citizen and a business man, plying his chosen vocation in a creditable manner, doing a thrifty and lucrative business. Being master of his trade, he has been enabled to find ready sale for all his goods, which are unsurpassed, both in price and quality. In the fall of ,54 he formed a life-partnership with Lucinda Adams, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 25, 1825, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bloom) Adams. By this union four children have been born to him—John W., Catharine, Sarah J. and Elmy. Catharine is now the wife of A. Ayres, of Wilmot. Mr. Ramsey is a member of the United Brethren Church, and one of the official members of that society. In 1867 his father removed to Davis Co., Ind., where he now resides, and is engaged in farming. The names of the children born to him, and their places of residence, are as follows—Philip, of De Kalb Co., Ind., farmer and carpenter ; John resides in Tuscarawas Co., and is farming ; Samuel R., in Wilmot ; Susan, wife of Jacob Zeigler, of Davis Co., Ind.; Reuben, 966 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: also of Davis Co., Ind., farmer ; and Oliver, in Sugar Creek, Stark Co. The family are all Republicans. W. H. RAFF, merchant tailor; Beach City; was born Dec. 18, 1842, near Chambersburg, Pa.; the eldest son of John and Elizabeth (Baughey) Raff, both natives of Pennsylvania. W. H. removed to this county with his parents, who settled in Wilmot, this township, when he was a lad of 12 years of age. The father remains a resident of that place, and is conducting a merchant-tailoring establishment, he being a tailor by trade. Our subject attended school in his youth, and assisted his father in the store, where he learned much of the business; the "finish," however, was acquired in Philadelphia, where he was thoroughtly instructed in the detail and art of cutting and fitting. Sept. 7, 1861, at the age of 19, he enlisted in Co. F. 19th Regiment, 0. V. I., for three years. Jan. 1, 1864, he became a veteran in the same regiment, and served until the close of the war, after which he went with his regiment to Texas, where they served until Nov. 25, 1865, when he was mustered out. During all this time he was absent from his regiment but once—Stone River being the only battle that he missed, in which his regiment was engaged, he being confined in hospital for a short time. Upon his return home, he formed a partnership with J. L. Shunk, in the dry goods business at Wilmot, under the firm name of Shunk & Raff, which existed one year. In March, 1867, he engaged in business with his father in the merchant tailor,s trade. In 1875 they started a branch store at Beach City, which was conducted by W. H., until March, 1879, when the partnership was dissolved, our subject continuing in the same building on his own account, where besides tailoring, he deals in gentlemens, furnishing goods. May 25, 1876, he married Rebecca P. Cotton, a native of Tuscarawas Co., daughter of Richard and Harriet (Johnson) Cotton, whose father was one of the early pioneers of Tuscarawas Co. They have one daughter—Beulah Eve. Mr. Raff is a member of the Disciples' Church, and a Republican in politics. WILLIAM G. RESH, farmer ; P. 0. Justus ; born May 22, 1833, in Berks Co., Pa.; came to Ohio with his parents when 8 years of age. His father, William, died suddenly in December, 1875, aged 64 years, while working at a threshing machine ; his mother, Catharine Resh, still survives. Of the family there are living besides our subject—Carturen, wife of Fred. Lineroad, in Bethlehem Tp.; James, in Cuyahoga Co.; Daniel, in Wilmot ; Benjamin, in Kalamazoo, Mich.; Charles, in Kent Co., Mich.; John, in Champaign Co., Ill.; Catharine, wife of Jacob Uplinger, in Kent Co., Mich.; Mary, wife of Abraham Haverland, in Pike Tp.; Sarah, wife of Fred. Eckelstaford, in Michigan. Benjamin served through the entire war as a member of the 14th I. V. I., and lost an arm at Gettysburg. William, our subject, was bred to agriculture, and after his marriage, Nov. 13, 1864, remained on the homestead farm. His wife, Celesta, born Sept. 22, 1842, in Wayne Co., is the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Koontz) Kampf, both Swiss. Mr. and Mrs. Resh are members of the United Brethren Church. They have but one child, George W., horn Jan. 16, 1865. ISRAEL STUCK, farmer ; P. 0. Justus. Among the self-made men of this township is Mr. Stuck, whose birthplace was Franklin Co., Pa., born Nov. 18, 1818, the fourth child of a family of eight children that grew to maturity. His parents were John and Susan (Miller) Stuck, both natives of Franklin Co. The paternal grandfather was a native of Germany; his name was George. He emigrated to Pennsylvania during the latter part of last century, and entered land not far from Philadelphia, and was one of the pioneers of that locality. John Stuck, the father of Israel, was raised in Lancaster Co. to farming pursuits ; he afterwards studied law. He raised a family of eight children—Eliza, Adam, Margaret, Israel, Catharine, Martha, George, and John J. Israel emigrated West with his brother, Adam, when he was 18 years of age, coming first to Canton Tp. He was poor and had nothing to begin with except his hands, so he worked several years as a common laborer in Canton Tp., but afterwards went to Marlborough Tp. In April, 1843, he married Maria Lilly, who was born Aug. 15, 1819, in Marlborough Tp., this county, daughter of Peter and Molly (Reedy) Lilly, to whom were born a family of sixteen children. He was one of the earliest settlers in Marlborough Tp. from Pennsylvania, and settled in the woods. SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 967 He was a son of Peter Lilly, a native of Germany. The mother of Molly Reedy, before her marriage, was Katie Gilbert. The Reedys are natives of Holland. Mr. Stuck came to Sugar Creek Tp. in 1853, purchased land, and has since been a constant resident on the same. By hard labor and patient industry his efforts have been amply rewarded by a goodly accumulation of this world,s goods, having over 300 acres of land. He is a member of the Reformed Church, and in politics Democratic. He has seven children—Lavina, Susan, Lydia, Henry C., Israel J., A. Clark, and Rolandus. FERNANDO B. SMITH, manufacturer ; Wilmot ; is the proprietor and sole manufacturer of " Smith,s New Improved Portable Force Pump," a new and novel invention, which is finding a ready and rapid sale. The manufactory is located in Wilmot, and is conducted by the above, who was born in this town July 19, 1854, son of Peter and Ann (Howard) Smith. They were born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, Sept. 15, 1811, and Jan. 9, respectively ; were united by marriage Oct. 16, 1835, and emigrated to this country, locating at once (July, 1848) in Wilmot, Stark Co., and set up in business. He is a tinsmith, which trade he learned in Switzerland, and has since conducted the business in this town, keeping stoves and tinware generally. The father of Peter was named John, whose father was of the same name. Mrs. Smith,s father's name was Casper Howard. Nine children have been born to Peter Smith, viz.—John, Maria, Elizabeth, Christian, Lena, Fernando B., Ettie, 'Peter, and Adolph, who died when young. Peter Smith, the father of F. B., was of a family of four children—Peter, John, Anna and Mary. Of the children of Peter Smith, who have left the shelter of the parental roof, are Ettie, wife of A. D. Wallace, of this place; Lena, now Mrs. Paul Fry, also of this town ; Elizabeth, wife of Frederick Obets, resides near Grand Rapids, Mich.; Maria is the wife of George Goll, of Loudonville, Ohio; John resides in Zanesville, and Christian in Baker-villa. Fernando learned the tinner,s trade of his father, but in 1877 he went to Cincinnati, where he engaged in manufacturing his improved pumps in a small way. He came to this town the year following, and began their manufacture at this place. The first year he manufactured he turned out 2,500, in 1878 5,000, and has been doubling the amount each year. In 1880 he made 20,000, and next year will manufacture 50,000. A. W. STAMBAUGH, fruit-grower; Beach City; is one of the most successful small fruit growers in the county. He was born Sep. 2, 1841, at Plainsburg, this township, son of Henry and Susan Stambaugh. He volunteered as a private in Company F, 19th Regiment 0. V. I., Sept. 7, 1861, and after serving some length of time, re-enlisted, and served to the close of the war. Starting in as a private soldier, he rose from Sergeant to Orderly, then to 2d Lieutenant, then to 1st Lieutenant, in which capacity he served until May 31, 1865, when he resigned and returned home. He served in all the engagements in which his regiment participated, and with the exception of a slight wound at Mission Ridge, lie came through unscathed. Upon his release from the service he learned the stone-cutter,s trade, which he followed for eight years. In 1866 he engaged in the culture and growth of small fruits, in which capacity he has been remarkably successful, raising in the year 1881, 375 bushels of strawberries alone, and is extending his business, and planting the best and leading varieties of all fruits. Oct. 12, 1865, he married Amelia Slater, who was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., daughter of Absalom Slater. She died Aug. 4, 1874, leaving Mr. Stambaugh two children—Eva L. and Sallie D. Was married a second time June 23, 1875, to Lottie Dull, daughter of Joseph Dull, of Licking Co., Ohio., a prominent farmer and wool-grower, and one of the staunch Republicans of that county. He was Prov. Marshal and Enrolling Officer during the war. Mr. Stambaugh has one child, Bessie May. Henry Stambaugh, the father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 18, 1810, son of Henry Stambaugh, whose ancestor was Philip, a native of Alsace on the Rhine. He and several brothers came to York Co., Pa., and settled there previous to the war of the Revolution. The children of Philip were—Jacob, Henry, John, Catharine, Mary and Elizabeth. Philip was remarkably fond of hunting and the chase, and upon his arrival in Pennsylvania, purchased several hundred acres of land at South Mountain, in Adams Co., Pa. To him were born Philip, Mary, Josiah, Henry, John, Barbara, Catharine, 968 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: Michael, Peter, David, Emma, Catharine, Lydia and Moses. Henry Stambaugh, father of A. W. Stambaugh, married Catharine Walters, and with his family of children emigrated to Ohio, crossing the river at Pittsburg in a ferryboat. He came to New Lisbon, Ohio, where he rented land twelve years, but finally made his way to the county, and settled first in Nimishillen Tp., when it was all a wilderness; remaining here seven years, when, he removed to Canton and remained seven years, and finally located in Portage Co., where he died in 1866. He was a minister of the Albright faith, as were also John and Jacob, his brothers, bnt later in life joined the United Brethren Church. Henry Stambaugh, the father of A. W. Stambaugh, married Dec. 1, 1831, Susan Wallick, born July 8, 1810, in Fayette Co., Pa. She was a daughter of Henry Wallick. Mr. Stambaugh was a stone-mason by trade, at which he worked for several years. His death occurred Nov. 9, 1868. He was a man of more than common ability, and for several years was interested in the practice of law. He was a man highly esteemed for his many virtues, a sound Republican, and believer in the doctrine of free salvation. The children born to him were—Franklin H., Joseph C., Susan, Walter S., Anson J., and Alfred W., Allen H. Henry I., Walter and Winfield, twins. Those deceased are 'Joseph C., Walter and Winfield, Mary, Rolando B. and Franklin H. JASPER P. SHISLER, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born Aug. 20, 1824, in Allen Creek Tp., Jefferson Co., Ohio, the fourth child and second son living, of a family of fourteen children. His parents were Casper and Elizabeth (Strickland) Shisler, both natives of Sussex Co., N. J. The former was born in 1785, son of Henry Shisler, a native of Philadelphia, and removed from there to New Jersey, where he married a Miss Lance, and by her had the following children—Peter, William, Henry, John, and Casper; Susan, Sophia. Mary and Elizabeth, were the daughters, Elizabeth Strickland was born in 1787, in Sussex Co., N. J., daughter of Joseph Strickland, whose wife,s maiden name was Simonson. By her he had one son—John, and two daughters—Mary and Elizabeth. He was married a second time to Mrs. Rachel Quick, and by her had William, Mahlon, Joseph, Amos and three daughters. The Shislers came from Holland, coming first to Hoboken, N. J. The Stricklands are of Irish descent. Joseph, the grandfather of our subject, was raised by the Quakers, and spoke their dialect and wore their garb; afterwards he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. On the side of the Shislers the religion of the family was Lutheran. The Strickland family, headed by Joseph, came out to Jefferson Co.. in 1816, where he settled, remaining there until about 1820, when he located in Vermilion Tp., in Ashland Co., where he remained until his death. Henry Shisler, the paternal grandfather of our subject, located in this county about 1818, near Rowesburg, where he lived until his death. Casper Shisler moved from Jefferson Co., this State, to Wayne Co., in 1840, and remained there until the spring of '34, when he moved into this county and located one mile north of Wilmot. After making several changes, he finally located at Bunker Hill, this township, where he died in Feb. 12, 1866. His wife survived him until February, 1868. To them were born a family of fourteen children, seven of whom grew. up —Joseph, Jasper P., Garrett, William, Mary, Sophia and Rachel; but three of the number are now living—Jasper. P., Garrett in Middlebury, Elkhart Co., Ind., and William. Our subject was educated in the common district 'schools, and attended the academy at Edenburg three terms of five months. He began teaching at 16, and continued without interruption until 1865, and after that taught three terms more. In 1848 he studied dentistry with S. B. Short, of Massillon, but has worked at his profession only at intervals. In the spring of 1881 he located on the farm he now owns, having 101 acres, which was formerly owned by Sharp, and afterwards by McFarren. He was married Sept. 14, 1865, to Annie Maurer, who was born in the Canton of Argau, Switzerland, daughter of Jacob and Annie (Hiselman) Maurer, who came to this country in 1853, locating in-Bethlehem Tp. They had a family of seven children, two sons and five daughters. Samuel, the eldest, was killed at the battle of Gettysburg. Mr. Shisler has five children—Joseph F., George W. M., Mary E., Emma A. and Clara F. Mrs. Shisler is a member of the Lutheran Church; he is a Democrat. SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 969 J. M. SHETLER, farmer; P. 0. Beach City; was born in this township July 30, 1825, son of Jacob and Christina (Seekwart) Shetler; he, a native of Germany, coming to Pennsylvania when he was six years of age, with his father, whose name is thought to have been John, who had two sons and three daughters. Jacob and wife came to this township and settled at the close of the war of 181'2, where his wife died in 1830, leaving a family of six children—Godfrey, John, Catharine, Caroline, J. M. and Elizabeth. After the death of his wife Jacob settled in Bethlehem Tp., where he died in 1852. He was a Lutheran and a Democrat. After the death of his mother, J. M. lived with a cousin in Tuscarawas Co., till he was 17 years of age, after which he engaged in various labors. May 8, 1851, he was married to Lydia Black, born hi 1832, in this township, daughter of James and Catharine (Wallick) Black. The Blacks were from Pennsylvania. After the marriage of our subject, he settled in Bethlehem, where he and his brother purchased the old homestead; where he remained about one year, when they sold out and went to Illinois, buying land in Whiteside Co., but never moved there. Went to Tuscarawas Co., Franklin Tp., and lived twelve years, engaged in farming. In 1865 moved to "Wayne Co., near Eaton, and bought a farm; lived there two years, sold out and came to where now is Beach City, which he laid out, and where he has remained. Has a farm in Tuscarawas Co., and is engaged in the grain business; has also been engaged in stock dealing. Has eleven children. Alonzo is on the farm in Tuscarawas Co., Scott, in Beach City; Oscar, at home; James, in Colorado; Marv, Mrs. John Getty; Melissa, at home, and John. Has always affiliated with the Democratic party; served as Justice of the Peace in Tuscarawas Co.; also filled several other offices, as Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk, &c. SOLOMON SHETLER, farmer; P. 0. Justus; is a son of John Shetler, who emigrated from Germany to Westmoreland Co., Pa.; resided there eight years, and then moved to Stark Co., 0., about 1814; settled on the Stone Ridge, since called Shetler Hill. About 1850 he moved to Bethlehem Tp., where he was a pioneer of the Lutheran Church; but in a few years he returned to Sugar Creek, where he died about 1873. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 1862, a nember of the Evangelical Association. She was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., and her maiden name was Barrett. Of the seven children born to them, two sons and two daughters are dead. Of three remaining sons—Jacob, Samuel and Solomon—the last-named, born June 5, 1832, passed the first fourteen years of his life in Sugar Creek, and the next seven in Bethlehem Tp. On his marriage, March 20, 1853, he returned to Sugar Creek, and located where he has since lived. His wife is Amanda, daughter of William and Mary (Hess) Rider. Her father, a Virginian pioneer of the township, had but one other child, Henry. Their family consists of eleven children, of whom Mary J. is the wife of Nelson Houenstine; John F. also married, and lives in Bethlehem Tp.; William H. is a teacher; and Sylvester, a graduate of the college at Ada, is studying medicine; while the home-nest still holds Lavina, Ellen, Clark, Agnes, Hattie, Daniel, and Martha A. Mr. Shetler has 96 acres of land in Sugar Creek, and 65 acres in Bethlehem Tp. He is a Republican, and has served five years as a Trustee. Mrs. Shetler is a member of the United Brethren Church. MRS. E. E. TAYLOR, farming; P. O. Justus; is a native of the Emerald Isle; born Jan. 1, 1810, in County Down; daughter of Robert and Jane (McWhinney) Pherson. The last named was a daughter of James and Margaret (Baily) McWhinney, of Scotch birth and parentage. To James and Margaret McWhinney were born—James, Frances, Robert, William, John, James, Nancy and Margaret (for futher account of the Pherson family, the reader is referred to the sketch of Robert Pherson). Mrs. Taylor was of a family of ten children, nine of whom grew up. Elizabeth, James, Theophilus, Margaret, Mary, Esther E., John, Jane, Robert and Nancy, were the number born. Esther E., now Mrs. Taylor, emigrated with her parents to Portage Co. in July, 1824, where they remained until the year following, when they removed to Pittsburg Pa., where he purchased a farm and remained there eighteen years, when he moved to Butler Co., and died about the year 1859; his wife died in Portage Co., Ohio. While in Pittsburg our subject was united by marriage to Thomas Harris, a comniercial 970 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: man; he died in October, 1839, while on a business trip in the South. By Mr. Harris she had one son, who died in his 13th year. Oct. 7, 1841, she was married to William Taylor, a native of Derry Co., Ireland, but raised in Scotland; emigrated to America in 1837, and settled in Steubenville; a spinner by trade. After marriage they came to Massillon, where they remained until 1852, when they returned to Pittsburg, returning again to this county in 1877. They have had five children, but two of whom are living-Robert C. and John H., who works with his father, who runs a factory at Louisville, this county, John H. being superintendent of the same. Robert C. served all through the late war as a private soldier and non-commissioned officer, being a member of Company C 10th Pa. Reserves. He was taken prisoner, and was for a time in rebel prisons, Richmond and Belle Isle. He is now engaged in farming his mother's farm, consisting of 137 acres. Mrs. Taylor,s parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. She is a member of the United Brethren. JACOB M. TRUBEY, farmer; P. 0. Jus. tus; was born May 7, 1820, in Franklin Co., Pa.; son of Jacob and Mary (Welty) Trubey, both natives of Franklin Co. Jacob, Sr., was born Dec. 25, 1789; his father, a native of Germany, was also named Jacob. Mary Welty was born Feb. 2, 1801, daughter of Jacob Welty, who was a native of Germany also. To Jacob Trubey, the grandfather of our subject, were born four children-Nancy, David, Jacob and Daniel. Jacob Welty settled in Franklin Co. Pa., and reared a family of eleven children -John, Elizabeth, Abraham, Henry, Christian, David, Mary, Nancy, Susan, Jacob and Eve. Our subject’s grandfather, Welty, was a Mennonite preacher, and died at nearly 100 years of age. Our subject came West with his parents in 1823. They located on the S. W. 1/4 of Sec. 23, 6 or 7 acres of which was cleared, with a hewed log house upon it; here the father lived until his death, March 1, 1835. He had been a Justice of Peace for a number of years, a trustee, and had held several other offices in the township. He was in politics a Whig. To him were born three children-Nancy, wife of Lewis May, of Henry Co.; Samuel J., died in April 1852, after marriage, aged 29 years; and Jacob. Our subject was about 15 years old when his father died, and did most of the clearing upon his farm, having taken entire charge of the farm and business. He was married Dec. 12, 1844, to Eliza Swan, who was born in Holmes Co., 0., April 9, 1824, daughter of Nicholas D. Swan. She died June 7, 1858, having had seven children, five of whom are living-Nathan, Harmon, Esdras B., Mary A. and Freeman. Those deceased were Isabella and Ferdinand. He was married a second time Dec. 12, 1858, to Elizabeth Pherson, who was born in this township Feb. 24,. 1833, daughter of Theophilus and Eliza (Tate) Pherson, both natives of Ireland; the former a contractor on the Ohio Canal. Mr. and Mrs. Pherson had eight children, seven living-Jane, Elizabeth, John, Robert, Almina, William and Albert. The father was born in Nov., 1800, and died in 1848; the mother was born in 1810, and is yet living. Esq. Trubey has had eight children born him, six a whom are living-Ellsworth J., Jennie Etta, Rollin L., Asa H., Ira T. and Alva P. Those deceased are Priscilla and Luella M. Mr. Trubey has served eighteen years as a Justice of the Peace, has been Trustee, and served three years as County Commissioner. He was a Whig but later became a Republican; is a Bible Christian but not a member of any church; has 320 acres of land in this township, and 369 in Lagrange Co., Ind. Mr. Trubey is one of the substantial and intelligent citizens of Stark Co. GEORGE W. WILHELM, merchant; Justus; born in Wilmot, Aug. 15, 1847; eldest son born to Robert and Elizabeth (Wyandt) Wilhelm. George was raised on the farm, and assisted his father several years in running a threshing machine. In May, 1864, he volunteered his services in behalf of his country; donning the " blue," he served three months in Company K, 163d Regiment 0. N. 0. Jan. 6, 1865, he enlisted for one year in Company C, 184th Regiment, 0. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Dec. 24, 1867, he married Jane B. Sinnock, who was born Nov. 13, 1843, at Beck’s Hills, Sussex, England, daughter of Henry and Mahala (Cruttenden) Sinnock, to whom were born nine children. Those living are-Jane, William, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Henry, Serena, and John. Parents emigrated to this State in 1844, locating in West Massillon, and have SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 971 since located in Perry Tp., near Ridhville, where they now reside, Mr. Sinnock being engaged in farming. Upon Mr. Wilhelm,s return from service, he was engaged for several years in running a portable saw-mill and afterwards engaged in butchering. Oct. 1, 1878, he located at Justus Station, and opened up the first store in the place, where he has since been engaged in selling goods. In the spring of 1879 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and is now serving in that capacity. He has served the township as Assessor for two years and is Express Agent at his place. They have one child, Jennie L., and are members of the United Brethren Church. In politics Mr. Wilhelm is strongly Republican. JOHN WELTY, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; is the oldest living residents, of the township. He was born upon the same farm he now lives upon, Jan. 13, 1819, being the second of the family. His parents were Philip and Sarah (Overholtz) Welty. Mr. Welty has been a constant resident of the township, and upon the farm where he was born, for over sixty-two years. While others have lived a longer time in the township than he, yet he is the oldest living township-born resident. He remained in bachelorhood until March, 1855, when he became the husband of Adaline Brooks, who was born April 12, 1835, in Schaefferstown, Lebanon Co., Pa., daughter of George and Lydia (Bricker) Brooks, who were natives of the same county. They came West to this township in July, 1853, purchasing 100 acres, upon which he lived until 1864, when he removed to Bethlehem Tp., where he died, in March, 1865. He had a family of four children—Elvira, Cyrus, Henrietta and Adaline. Cyrus died in the late war; Henrietta, wife of William Kilgore; Elvira, wife of V. Hay. Mr. Welty has six children—Sarah A., at home; Ellen J. wife of Adolph Hay; Lydia, Mrs. David Marchand, both of this township; Priscilla and Ida M. at home. Mr.Welty has a farm of 116 acres. ROBERT M. WILHELM, farmer; P. O. Justus; is one of the substantial citizens of the township. His birth occurred June 27, 1824, in Greensburgh, now in Summit Co., but then in Stark; son of David and Susan (Dilmon) Wilhelm, who were married May 26, 1812. David Wilhelm was born about the year 1789, in Hanover Tp., Dauphin Co., Pa., son of Abraham, to whom were born—David, Betsey, Catharine and Nancy. Susan Dilmon was a daughter of Abraham, whose children were—Michael, Jacob, Susan, Peggy and Catharine. Both families were members of the society of Albrights, and were Whigs in politics. David was a farmer by occupation; emigrating westward when the country was new, he located in Greensburgh, Summit Co., where he remained until his removal to Sugar Creek Tp., on the John Wetzel farm, situated in the southern part of the township. He remained there several years, then moved to Wayne Co., and stayed a short time, and again returned to this township, where he died in October, 1867. His wife died Sept. 8, 1824; bore him six children—Elizabeth, Abraham, Leah, Mary, Rachel and Robert M. The following year he married Sarah Ball, by whom he had five children; she died in 1876. Our subject left home at the age of 17, and learned the cabinet-maker’s trade at Wilmot, with James Allen which vocation he followed for several years at Wilmot. He made some of the first patterns that were used in the foundry of Putman & Wyandt, and to him is ascribed the honor of suggesting the idea which led to the perfection of the straw-stackers, used now generally by the modern separators used with threshing-machines. He and Peter Rush used the first reaper in the township, which was of the " Hussey " pattern. For seventeen years he was engaged in running a threshing-machine, and eight years was in the saw-mill business. He located on the farm he now owns in 1852, and has since resided there. May 10, 1845, he married Elizabeth Wyandt, who was born Dec. 10, 1826 in this township—daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Warner) Wyandt. Mr. Wilhelm has seven children, viz.—George, W., Emma J., James K., Mary C., Leonora, Edward B. and John S. He has 144 acres of land; is a Republican, and has served several years as township Trustee. R. S. WARWICK, farmer; P. 0. West Lebanon; was born Dec. 25, 1832, in County Tyrone, Ireland; the youngest of a family of three sons—William, John G. and Robert S. His parents were Robert and Mary (Mc Connell) Warwick, both of whom died when Robert was quite young; his uncle William McConnell, was a colonel in the English army. 972 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: They were then under the care of their uncle, Alexander Mc Connell, with whom they remained until the fall of 1850, when they came to Philadelphia. John G. and Robert S. came to Massillon, but William remained in Philadelphia three years, and then came to Massillon, where he remained a short time, then went South to Memphis, Tenn., where he engaged in boating, and died of cholera at New Orleans soon after. John G. engaged as clerk for Bash & Brothers, at Rochester, Bethlehem Tp., remaining in their employ several years; afterwards engaged with J. Beason for a time—then went to Massillon and sold goods for Charles Cummings & Co. He went then to Bolivar and clerked for Mr. Kaiser; returning to Massillon, he engaged once more with his old employer, Mr. Cummings, with whom he remained until he began in business for himself, which he continued until about 1875, since which time he has been engaged principally in coal interests. He is a successful business man, being both liberal and philanthropic. Our subject, after his coming to Massillon, attended school about two years, but his health becoming impaired, he returned to Pittsburgh, where he engaged as salesman for some time; afterwards went to Philadelphia, where he remained about three years, when his health being improved, he returned to Massillon and engaged in business with his brother John. In 1862 he moved to Sugar Creek Tp., purchased a farm and engaged, in farming, in which vocation he is now engaged, having 250 acres of excellent land, upon which he has erected a spacious and elegant mansion and other build- ings, the best in the township. In the fall of 1861 he married Delia Watson, who was born in this township, daughter of James Watson and Susanna Blacksten. Mr. Watson was one of the early settlers in the township. Mrs. Warwick died in 1877, having borne him three sons—John G., James W. and Samuel R. John G. is married and resides on the farm adjoining his father. Mr. Warwick is a member of the Board of Education, a successful farmer, a safe business man and a loyal Democrat. JACOB WYANDT, merchant; Wilmot; is among the representative business men of this township, and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of this county. His father, Henry Wyandt, came to this township in the spring of 1818, and entered 126 acres in the southwest part of the township. A portion of the town of Wilmot is built on land in this tract. Jacob Wyandt, our subject, first saw the light of day Nov. 8, 1830, in an old house which formerly stood in the town; now torn away. Our subject,s mother was Elizabeth Warner. Henry Wyandt, the father of the above, was born in Washington Co., Md., in 1787; son of Christian and Amelia (Putman) Wyandt. Here, upon the tract of land above described, Henry Wyandt spent the remainder of his days, passing to his rest in December, 1859, dying honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a consistent Christian, an old-line Whig, yet of pro-slavery principles. His wife died ten years previous; both members of the United Brethren Church. The children born to them were—Simon, Sarah, Eve, Susan, David, Catharine, Magdalena, Elizabeth, Jacob, Mary and Annetta. Of the above, seven are living, Jacob being the only surviving son. Sarah is the wife of John Brubacher, in Henry Co., Ohio; Eve, relict 'of George Agler, of Sugar Creek; Susan, wife of Jacob Hurraw; Elizabeth, wife of Robert Wilhelm, of this township; Mary A. was Jacob Ball, of Canton. Jacob was raised upon the homestead, and at the age of 18 went to learn the moulder,s trade, at which he worked eight years in the shops at this place. In 1859 he married Isabel Sager, who was born in 1842, in this township, daughter of George and Mary (Gilbert) Sager; the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Columbiana Co., Ohio. They came to this township about 1839; having six children, —two sons and four daughters. In the year of his marriage, he engaged in the mercantile business at this place, keeping a general store, and is now engaged in the same business, it having been carried on continuously ever since, with very slight interruption. Of four children borne him, three are living, viz.—Virginia, wife of Rev. M. B. Mohn, of the Evangelical Association; Mary and Herbert. He is a staunch Republican, and from 1870 to 1880 he held the office of Township Treasurer, which indicates the regard in which he is held by his fellow citizens. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, he being a Trustee and Class-leader in that church. SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP - 973 MRS. C. A. WYANDT, farmer; P. 0. Wilmot; relict of the late Daniel B. Wyandt; was born April 10, 1825, near Sugar Creek Falls, in the north part of Tuscarawas Co. Her parents were Walter and Elizabeth (Jennings) Griffith, to whom were born a family of twelve children, Mrs. Wyandt being the the youngest of the number, which were as follows—Hezekiah, Sarah, Lydia, John, Nancy, Lewis, and Susan, Elizabeth, Walter, Mary, Thomas, Catherine of whom the following are living—Lewis, now of Labette Co., Kansas; Susan, a resident of Laporte, Ind., wife of Daniel Walt; Elizabeth married Edward Marshall, of Rolling Plains, Ind.; Walter resides in Toledo, Ohio; and Mrs. Catharine A. Wyandt, of this township. Mrs. Wyandt's father died when Wyandt,sbut two years of age, and at the age of 14 her mother was taken from her by death. She then lived with her sister, Lydia France, making that her home until her union with Mr. Daniel B. Wyandt, March 27, 1845; he was born Aug. 24, 1820, in Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Brubacher) Wyandt. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Wyandt, they located in Wilmot, where he engaged in the mercantile business at first, afterwards in the foundry business (at this place), which he conducted for some length of time, and was also engaged in business at Massillon with J. G. Bucher in the stove and foundry business, and was one of the original proprietors of the Massillon Excelsior works. He was an active business man, energetic and honorable in his dealings, and took an active part in the affairs of his county and neighborhood. He was at one time a candidate for Representative, and though not elected, he received a very complimentary vote, running ahead of his ticket. His death occurred Aug. 1, 1865, and although not a professed member of any church, yet he was a Presbyterian by faith, and a liberal supporter of the gospel and of all benevolent objects. To him were born seven children, viz.—Winfield Scott, the eldest, enlisted in 1864, was a member of the 19th 0. V. I. and went forth to battle for his country. May 7, 1864, he was shot dead near Dallas, during the Atlanta campaign. Walter G. resides in Toledo, Ohio, engaged in the banking business. Cyrus F. resides in Milford, Seward Co., Neb., engaged in mercantile and banking interests. Mary E. is the wife of Dr. A. H. Gans, of Navarre; Lydia F., Sallie M. and Charles are at home. Mrs. Wyandt resides with her remaining children on the homestead farm, adjoining the town of Wilmot. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. SAMUEL WOLF, physician; Wilmot; born in Osnaburg Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, March 5, 1818, son of John and Elizabeth (Saynor) Wolf. John was born 1791 on the Potomac; son of Adam Wolf, to whom was born a numerous family. Elizabeth was born in Westmoreland Co., daughter of Michael Saynor. Adam Wolf removed with his family to Columbiana Co. in 1807; his son John served two years in the war of 1812, and upon his return married Elizabeth Saynor, and removed to Osnaburg Tp., where he spent the remainder of his days, and closed his mortal career in 1868; his wife survived him until 1871. They were both members of the Lutheran Church. Samuel was the second of the family; he was raised a farmer, and left home at 20; after spending one year in Indiana, he went to Wadsworth, Medina Co. in 1839, where he attended school until the spring of 1842, when he began reading medicine under Dr. George R. Pardee, at Wadsworth. After a three-years' course he begthree-years,g in the spring of 1845, and has been constantly in active practice since 1846, having been in this township. July 13, 1845, he married Frances Parks, born May 6, 1822, in Lancaster Co., Pa., daughter of William Parks, who was born May 26, 1801 in Lancaster Co., Penn.; son of James, who was a son of Joseph Parks, an Irishman. William Parks' mother's name was SParks,hite, daughter of William White, a British soldier, who deserted his command and cast his interests among the American people. In 1825 William Parks married Susan McElroy, and by her had one child, Frances, wife of Dr. Wolf. Mr. Parks came West in 1838, and has since remained; has always been a worker in stone, and for thirty-six years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Democrat. To Dr. Wolf have been born three children—Uretta S., who married Professor J. L. Shunk, of Mt. Union, and Cullen P., are living, the latter a graduate of materia medica and practicing with his father. Mary died when a young lady. 974 - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES: CHRISTIAN WYANDT, farmer; P. 0. Wilmot; was born Jan. 14, 1809, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of Jacob and Magdalena (Brubacher) Wyandt. Jacob was born in Washington Co., Md., son of Christian and Amelia (Putman) Wyandt, who were natives of Prussia, and among the early settlers in Washington Co., Md. To this couple, Christian and Amelia, were born—Jacob, Catharine, John, Susan, Christina, Elizabeth, Mary, Henry, Christian and Simon. All were natives of Maryland. Our subject,s maternal grandfather was Peter Brubacher, a native of Lancaster Co., Pa., to whom ten children were born, Magdalena being the eldest. Two of the sons, John and Benjamin, were in the war of 1812; the former serving as a Captain. The father of our subject came to Ohio in 1815, and entered, through the land office at Canton, 160 acres of land, situated in the southwest part of the township, and removed his family two years later, arriving May 4, 1817, making the trip in a wagon. He stopped at the Weimer Settlement, left his family and went to his land, and with the help of a few of his pioneer friends, in three days had a rude cabin of logs constructed, into which he moved before it was properly enclosed. The parties assisting him were Gabriel Putman, Chris. Ackerman and Mr. Eckert. Jacob Wyandt was an upright man and worthy citizen. He passed to his rest in November, 1837; his wife survived him until Feb. 14, 1864. The children born them were Joseph, Christian, Leah, Betsey, Sarah, Mary A., Rachel and Daniel B.; but three of whom are now living—Christian, Elizabeth and Mary. The Wyandt family were in early times members of the Whig party, but later were affiliated with the Republican. Religiously, they were formerly adherents of the Mennonite Church, but have more recently been in fellowship with the United Brethren. Christian yet remains on the homestead, being part owner of the same, and is unmarried. FRANKLIN WEIMER, farmer and agent; P. 0. Beach City. The Weimer family are of the earliest settlers in the township, having come to Ohio as early as April, 1815. Gabriel Weimer, the father of the above, was born May 13th, 1801, in Somerset Co., Penn., son of John and Susan (Len hart) Weimer, who were natives of the Keystone State, but whose ancestors were natives of Hesse Cassel, from which place two brothers emigrated, locating in Pennsylvania, previous to the war of the Revolution. The family of children born to John Weimer and wife were—Peter, John, Mary, Catharine and Gabriel. John Weimer, the father of Gabriel, never came to this county; he died suddenly behind his plow while attending to his farm duties. Gabriel was fourteen years of age when he came to this State with one of his older brothers; they settled at Plainsburg, a point on the road leading from Beach City to Wilmot, where the family settled on land adjoining. Gabriel was apprenticed to learn the saddler’s trade, working at New Philadelphia and at Steubenville, two years at each place; afterwards working one ileitieu. at Canal Dover as journeyman. At the 21 he married Anna Overholser, who was born in 1802 in Somerset Co., Pa. Her parents were early settlers in Tuscarawas Co., 0. She died in 1839, leaving eight children—Elias W., Sarah A., Susan, Louisa, Josiah, Orlando, Caroline and Sybilla. Josiah died in 1842 aged 11, a very precocious lad. Gabriel was married a second time March 28, 1840, to Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, who was born March 29, 1811, in Fayette Co., Pa., daughter of Philip Dumbauld. She came to Ohio with her brother-in-law, Robert Ramsy, in 1831, and married John Brown, whose father was one of the first settlers in Tuscarawas Co. John Brown died in 1838 leaving four children—Joseph, Robert, Sarah and John. Joseph and Robert were soldiers in the late war; the former died in the army. To Gabriel Weimer and his last wife were born six children—Franklin, Oliver, a soldier in the late war in Co. F. 0. V. I., a member of the regimental band; after his discharge he re-enlisted in Co. K., 163d Reg. 0. N. G., and died May 7, 1867, by disease contracted in the army. Rose A., now wife of Rev. W. M. Stanford, of Johnstown, Pa. Uriah, the next in order of birth, was twice a soldier also, and went out first in Co. K. 163d Regt. afterwards in Co. C. Jan. 10, 1865, in the 184th 0. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Mary C. at home, and Solomon, the youngest son. All of the children reside in this township except Rose A. Gabriel Weimer was a staunch Republican, and served as Township Trustee and Treasurer for many years. He