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JOHN AFFOLTER, manufacturer of bricks, on Beaver Dam road, near New Philadelphia, Goshen Township, was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, December 27, 1841. He is a son of Stephen and Elizabeth Affolter, both natives of Switzerland, and was reared in his native land, there learning the stone mason's trade, at which he worked many years. In 1866, he came to America, living one year at Pittsburgh, Penn. He then came to New Philadelphia, this county, and worked at his trade till the fall of 1882; when he accepted the position as manager of the brickyard for T. B. Townsend, of Zanesville, Ohio. He has lately leased the yard and operates it himself. Some 5,000 brick are molded per day, and about fifteen men and boys are employed about the yard. The bricks are sold to the county for the court house; also to private parties in and about New Philadelphia. In 1877, Mr. Affolter bought eight acres of land on the Beaver Dam road, near the city, part of which is the brick-yard. He was married, April 4, 1872, to Anna Rentz, a native of Switzerland. They have, six children---John, Charlie, Frank, Ella, Herman and an infant daughter. Mr. Affolter and family are members of the German Lutheran Church of New Philadelphia.

GEORGE ARNOLD, a prominent farmer of Goshen Township, was born in Jefferson County; Ohio; October 15, 1818. His father, John Arnold, was a native of Ireland, and a resident of Jefferson County, Ohio, for many years. He finally removed to Morgan County, Ohio, where he died about twenty years ago. He married Elizabeth Hume, also a native of Ireland, who died about 1842. They were the parents of twelve children-five sons and seven daughters-five of whom are living, our subject and four sisters. One brother, Robert Arnold, was a prominent physician of New Philadelphia for some years, but is now deceased. George Arnold was reared in Jefferson County, Ohio, and when twenty-four years of age went to Iowa, where he remained four years. He then came to this county and first bought a farm of eighty acres in Union Township, but sold it soon after and purchased 100 acres of his present farm. He now owns 226 acres, 190 of which are under cultivation. Mr. Arnold is a Democrat; has been Trustee of Goshen Township, also Director of School District No. 2 for twelve years. He was married, March 17, 1838, to Nancy Neel, a .native of Jefferson County, Ohio. Of their eight children, five are now living-John, married Mary Parry, and resides in New Philadelphia; Adeline, wife of Oliver Junkins, a farmer of Fairfield Township ; Kirkwood, married Caroline Wills, and resides on the home farm ; Caroline, wife of George Craig, a hotel-keeper of Dresden, Ohio ; and Elzira.

ALEX BARTHOLOMEW, proprietor of the Union Hotel, Pike Run, Goshen Township, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, December 24, 1829 His father, John Bartholomew, was a native of Germany, and came to America when sixteen years of age. About 1836, he came to Tuscarawas County, and located a farm on Beaver Dam. He lived there some years, and subsequently removed to Hancock County, Ohio, where he died in 1856. He married Rebecca Smith, also a native of Harrison County, Ohio, who died shortly after their removal to this

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county. She was the mother of four children. three living; one son. John, enlisted in the Union army, and was killed in some battle. After Airs. Bartholomew's death. our subject and a brother went to work on a farm, and the former lived with strangers for over twenty years. He finally bought fifty acres of land in Union Township, where he resided for twenty-eight years. In 1881, he located in Pike Run, and erected the Union Hotel, where he enjoys a fair run of custom. The farm is leased to a tenant. Mr. Bartholomew is Republican in polities; was Trustee of Union Township two years, Supervisor six years, and has held the latter position in this township for one year; was a member of Union Township Board of Education nine years, and School Director for fifteen years. He was married, February 12, 1854, to Prova A. Salmon, a native of Union Township. They have had ten children, eight living-Harriet N., Levina J., Sherman, Cora B., John S., Emma, Charles H. and Minnie A. Mr. and Mrs Bartholomew are members of the Rockford Methodist Episcopal Church.

J. P. BARTLES, of J. P. Bartles & Son, manufacturers of carriages and wagons, New Philadelphia, was born in Hunterdon County, N. J., September 19, 1818. His father, Frederick Bartles, was a native of New Germantown, N. J., and by trade a carpenter, He came to Ohio about 1835, and was among the pioneers of Licking County, locating near Newark. He subsequently removed to St. Louis. Mo., where he died about twenty years ago. He married Elizabeth Williams. also a native of Hunterdon County, N. J. They had six children, five of whom are living. Mrs. Bartles died about the year 1832. Our subject was reared in his native State, and there learned the carriage-maker's trade. He came to New Philadelphia in 1846, and was the first carriage-maker in the village (there being at that period only three or four buggies in this vicinity), and has since continued in the business. He has met with some misfortunes, but. taking everything into consideration, his success has been good. His son Charles became a partner about six years ago. Mr. Bartles is a member of the English Lutheran Church, and one of its officers. He was married, in 1844. to Caroline, daughter of Abraham and Mary Sharp, of German Valley, N. J. Of their five children, only one survives - Charles ; he was born in this city May 30, 1853, and has been engaged in his present business since boyhood. He married Martha R. Blickensderfer, daughter of Simon Blickensderfer (deceased). They have three living children-Edna M.. Helen and Charles LeRoy ; one daughter; Josie, is dead.

A. BATES, banker, New Philadelphia, was born in West Hartland. Conn., in 1820. His father, Stephen Bates, was a native of the same State, and a farmer by occupation. He married Matilda Beach, who was the mother of twelve children. eight now living, and two in this county-Elias Bates, of Dover. Ohio, and our subject. The latter lived in Connecticut till eighteen years of age ; then, in 1838, came to Dover, Ohio, and the year following located at Shanesville, in Sugar Creek Township, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for over twenty-five years. In the spring of 1864, he removed to New Philadelphia, and for a year was engaged in the produce business. He then established the Exchange Bank, and has since conducted it with marked success. Mr. Bates is a member of both the I. O. O. F. Lodge and Encampment of New Philadelphia. Previous to the war, he was Democratic in politics, but since then has been independent on political questions. He was united in marriage, in October, 1840, to Prudence Hall, a native of Winsted, Conn., and daughter of Reuben and Esther Hall. Of the eight children given to this union, five are living, and four residents of this county.

J. B. BEANS; of Beans Bros., merchants, Pike Run, was born in Union Township, this county, May 4, 1852. His father, Isaiah Beans, was a native of Culpeper County, Va., and a farmer by occupation. He removed his family to Somerset, Jefferson Co.. Ohio, where he died in March, 1852. He married Annie Hawkins, also a native of the Old Dominion. They were the parents of seven children, six living, and all residents of this county. After her husband's death. Mrs. Beans removed to Union Township, this county. but now resides with our

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subject. The latter was reared at or near New Cumberland, Warren Township, and in early life engaged in farming. When twenty-one or twenty-two years of age, he engaged in mining, at which he worked some years, with good success. In 1876. he located at Pike Run, and four years later established himself in the mercantile business. Some time after, the firm of Beans Bros. was established, and their success has far exceeded their most sanguine expectations. Mr. Beans is a member of the United Brethren Church of Pike Run, and Secretary of its Sunday school. He is Republican in politics, and served one year as Constable of Goshen Township. He was married, December 3t 1876, to Mary A. Marty, a native of Union Township. They have three children-William E., Roy Mc. and Anna D. Mr, Beans is also connected with the U. B. Church.

WILLIAM BORELAND, farmer, north of the village of Pike Run, P. O. Barnhill, was born in North Township, Harrison Co., Ohio, January 12, 1821, and is a son of Samuel Boreland, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., of Irish descent, who came to Harrison County, Ohio, about the year 1817, and was a farmer by occupation. He died September 11, 1862, aged seventy-seven years and four months. He was married to Mary Little, a native of Maryland. They had five children, all living, of whom our subject is the oldest, and three are residents of this county. Our subject's mother died when he was about four years of age. William was reared on the farm in Harrison County, and lived there till the death of his father in 1862, in which year he moved on the farm (which he had purchased three years previously) and rebuilt the house. Mr. Boreland owns 109 acres of land, having purchased eighty-five acres at first, and subsequently twenty four acres. In politics, he is a Republican.

A. L. BOURQUIN (deceased) was born at L'Auovresse, Canton of Berne, Switzerland, August 20, 1809. He was there reared, and when twenty-eight years of age came to America. He had learned the blacksmith trade in his native land, thoroughly understood machinery, and first located at Mount Eaton, Wayne Co., Ohio. He afterward worked at Zoar, in this county, and St. Louis, Mo., for some time, and in 1842 came back to this county and bought 100 acres of land in this township. He located thereon and engaged in farming till his death. He subsequently added 267 acres to his first purchase, and also bought ninety-seven acres near Rockford, Union Township. He died of abscess of the stomach and liver, April 21, 1879, aged sixty-nine years and eight months. He was reared in the German Reformed denomination, and was a member of the church at New Philadelphia. He was formerly a Whig in politics, but subsequently became a Republican. Mr. Bourquin was married at Mount Eaton, Ohio, in 1841, to Mary A. Bichnof, a native of France. They were the parents of nine children, only three living-Adellie, residing in Shelby County, Ill.; Edward; residing in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; and Abram, residing in Montgomery County, Ill. 'Mrs. Bourquin died in 1857, and both are buried in the cemetery at New Philadelphia. Edward; the sixth child and third son of these parents, was born on the old homestead October 31, 1851. He obtained a good common school education, and remained with his parents until the fall of 1876, when he went to Christian County, Ill. In February, 1879, he returned home and has since resided here. He inherited one-half of the home farm and purchased the remaining half from the other heirs. His land is mostly on the "plains," and the greater part is under cultivation. Mr. Bourquip is a member of New Philadelphia Lodge, No. 177 (Masonic) and votes with the Republican party. He was never an office-holder. He was married, October 22, 1873, to Mary, daughter of Henry Mosher, of this township. Of the four children given them, three are living-Charlie A., Alvin L. and Nellie M. Mrs. Bourquin is a member of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church, of this township.

PATRICK CALLANAN, State Canal Superintendent, New Philadelphia, was born in 1827 in Albany, N. Y. He is a son of John and Elizabeth Callanan, who came to Tuscarawas County, settling in this township in 1836. Here our subject was brought up and educated. His mother died about the year 1870, and

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his father lost his life in the following year, through a runaway accident. Mr. Callanan began life on the Ohio Canal, by purchasing a boat, in 1845, since which time he has been proprietor of several boats up to 1879. In 1851 and 1852, he kept a grocery and provision store in Lockport. In 1879, he was appointed Superintendent of Division No. 1, of Subdivision No. 2, of the Ohio Canal, which position he has held by re-appointment ever since, His headquarters are at Blake's Mills, and his division extends from Bolivar, Tuscarawas County, to Roscoe, Coshocton County, including the Trenton Feeder, Our subject was married, July 5, 1849, to Elizabeth, daughter of Elias Andrews, of New Philadelphia, by whom he has had a family of five children-Almeda, wife of Jacob Wise, of New Philadelphia, Maria (deceased), Martha (deceased), and two others who died in inter fancy. In 1857, there was adopted into the family George, son of Patrick Copeland. He was then two months old, and has been one of Mr, Callanan's family ever since. He was married, March 9, 1878, to Emma Gilgen. They now live at Newcomerstown. Mr. Callanan and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Mayor of New Philadelphia, is a native of Ireland, and the son of John and Fanny (Watson) Campbell, who came with their family to America in 1846, remaining for a short time in Utica. N. Y., and the following spring removing to New Philadelphia. John Campbell was a manufacturer of linens in Ireland, and, after crossing the waters, followed weaving. Both he and his wife died in 1867, the former at seventy-nine, the latter at seventy-four years of age. They had fifteen children, of whom but four survive. William was reared at New Philadelphia, receiving a moderate education. and learned the weaver and afterward the shoe-maker trade, He traveled a great deal as a "jour," and in 1857 started a boot and shoe shop, which continued for six months. In 1858, C. B. Harvey became a partner. and a year later Mr, Campbell sold out to him and went to Pike's Peak, Colo.. at the time of the "gold fever." Returning, he was again Mr, Harvey's partner until 1860, when for a year he operated a shoe shop in connection with William Jimmeson. Mr. Campbell then served as Constable and Marshal for several years, and, with C. B. Harvey, purchased the Empire House, and they remained proprietors five years, and since then Mr, Campbell has been engaged with Mr. Harvey as clerk of the Exchange Hotel. For sixteen years he has been Deputy United States Marshal. In 1880, he was elected Mayor of New Philadelphia, and in 1883 was re-elected by 372 majority. He was one of the organizers of the New Philadelphia Fire Department. and has held every position in the company. He is a member of New Philadelphia Lodge, I. O. O. F, and also of the Uniformed Rank of Patriarchs. He has always been Republican in polities, and during the campaign of 1880 was Chairman of the County Central Committee. and organized every school district in the county. Mr. Campbell was married, June 5, 1873. to Sabra C. Grimes. a daughter of Dr. J. C. Grimes. Three children were born to them-Emmett, William and Fannie. Mrs. Campbell died September 8. 1878.

JOHN PEASE CHAPIN, retired merchant. New Philadelphia, was born in Enfield, Conn., July 10, 1807, the son of Ebenezer and Beulah (Pease) Chapin, both natives of Enfield, Conn. Ebenezer Chapin was a farmer, and died and was buried in New Philadelphia, in 1838. while visiting his son. His wife died in 1852, aged about eighty years. Of their ten children, four are now living. At the age of twenty years, John P. went to Rochester, N. Y., where for several years he was engaged as a clerk. and was partner in a mercantile establishment. In August, 1833. he came to New Philadelphia, opened a general store in the room on the ground now occupied by John W. Burry, and was there in business for thirty-seven years. In 1879, he retired in favor of his son, John R., who died in 1877. Mr. Chapin has erected several substantial residences and business buildings, and has prospered in life. He has been Whig and Republican in politics, and in religious belief is a Universalist. In earlier life. he was Mayor and

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Councilman of the county seat, and far twelve years was Clerh of the School Board. He was first married. in 1834, to Hannah B, Pease, in Enfield, Conn. Second marriage in Dover, Ohio, to Almira Hayden, from West Hartland, Conn. She died in 1869.

JOHN COVENTRY (deceased) was born in Washington County. Penn., in 1791, and died in this county in 1871, aged eighty years and twenty days, He passed his early life in Pennsylvania, and then came to Steubenville, Ohio, where he clerked a year or two. He than located, in New Philadelphia, and started merchandising there. He bought cattle, and drove them over the mountains to an Eastern market, then purchased his stock of goods and returned home, This was when money was scarce and banks doubtful-by the time you carried your money East half of it might be rejected as worthless. During the building of the Ohio Canal, a contractor failed to finish a section ; Mr, Coventry took his place and successfully carried the work to completion. He was one of the building committee to erect the first wooden bridge over the Tuscarawas River between New Philadelphia and the present site of Lockport. He was one of the first grain dealers in the county, buying wheat at 25 cents per bushel when salt was selling at $8 per bushel. He was a merchant of New Philadelphia until 1846 or 1848, a period of about thirty years. During this time he bought land, and finally accumulated so much as to need his entire attention. He owned five adjoining farms, which he superintended till his death. He married Mrs, Lydia (Walton) O'Donnell, daughter of Boaz Walton, a native of Northampton County, Penn., who came to this county in 1806, leasing land of the Moravians, and erecting the first hewed log house (and first shingle roof) in the county. John Coventry has two children living Mrs. J. L. McIlvaine and John Walton, both of New Philadelphia. Mrs, Coventry is still living, and resides with her daughter, in her eighth-first year. John W. Coventry, farmer, New Philadelphia, was born in that city July 6, 1834, He was here reared :and educated, and has always lived in the county. He clerked successively for H. I. Roby, Roby & Dickson, and Moore & Dicks on, and subsequently for A. Vinton (banker) for three years. He worked in the County Treasurer's office for awhile, and then was a merchant for three years. Since then has been engaged in farming. Owns about 570 acres of land, located in Goshen Township, and adjoining Lockport on the south, Mr. Coventry is Republican in politics. He was married, May 5, 1858, to Mary E, Curti,, a native of Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. They have three children--Hattie. Charles C, and Frank L, Mrs, Coventry is a member of the Presbyterian Church,

S. G. CRITES, a life-resident of Tuscarawas County, residing between New Philadelphia and Dover, was born, in New Philadelphia May 4, 1S2 4. His father, Nicholas Crites, was a native of Pennsylvania, and by trade a, carpenter. He came to this county in 1814, locating in New Philadelphia, where he worked at his trade till his death, in 1834. He married Susannah Hummell, also a native of Pennsylvania. Of their eight children, four are living, three in this county and one in Colorado. Mrs. Crites died in 1880, aged eighty years, Mr, Crites grew to manhood in his native village, and early learned the saddler's trade. He worked at that for four years. and then: in 1849, was stricken with "California gold fever," and left for that distant State. At the expiration of three years, he returned to this county, and bought his present farm of 300 acres. all of which is in grass and under cultivation. Mr. Crites annually grazes from 500 to 700 sheep. He is a strong Republican in politics. He was married, July 13, 1856, to Mary A, Gribble, a native; of Goshen Township, They have five daughters-Flora, wife of George Taylor, of 0. P. Taylor & Son, hardware; New Philadelphia, Ida, Emma, Katie and Ella. Mr, Crites and his entire family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of New Philadelphia. Mr. Crites' farm embraces quite an historical locality, as will be seen by referring to another portion of this work,

JACOB DARST, proprietor of canal boat, New Philadelphia, was born in 1821 in Lancaster, Ohio. His father, Daniel Darst, died when our subject was

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but a small boy, and he then lived with his mother until he was eleven years of age, when he came to New Philadelphia and learned the blacksmith trade with his uncle, Simon Beck. Mr. Darst was married in 1842 to Margaret Hurnrickhouse, a native of Germany, and by this union were born two children-Simon H. and John. After marriage, our subject settled in Lockport, Ohio, in 1842, carrying on a blacksmith's shop of his own. In 1850, he bought a canal boat called " D. Talmage," and has since that date been occupied in transportation on the canal. He owned various boats, his present one being the "Levi Sargent." Mrs. Darst died in 1853, and Mr, Darst subsequently married Anna Sedgwick in 1855, This marriage has resulted in a family of seven children, viz.: Ida, Margaret, Bessie, Mary (deceased), Jacob. Thomas, and'an infant (deceased). In 1861, Mr. Darst en listed in the Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was color bearer, carrying the flag which was presented to the regiment by the ladies of New Philadelphia, and which he has now in his possession. He took part in the engagements at Iuka, Corinth, and Jackson, at the siege of Vicksburg and the battles of Mission Ridge and Chattanooga. In the last engagement, our subject. was wounded in the left arm, which has been thereby disabled. He received an honorable discharge, at Columbus, Ohio; in April, 1865. Mr, Darst is a member of the Lutheran Church. He resides at Blake's Mills.

SIMON H. DARST, merchant, Blake's Mills, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born July 3; 1845, in that town, then called Lockport, and is a son of Jacob Darst. He was brought up and received his education in his native town. He enlisted December 12, 1861, in Company C, Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Army of Tennessee. He took part in the battles of Iuka. Corinth and Jackson, all in Mississippi, the siege of Vicksburg. and the battle of Mission Ridge. In the last battle, our subject was taken prisoner, and was confined at Belle Island four'months, at Andersonville seven months, and Florence. S. C., four months. Being paroled, he received a furlough home for thirty days, after which he returned to the seat of war, and was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio (his time having expired), April 20, 1865. After his return; he worked on the canal until 1872, when he entered into partnership with Frederick Graff as merchant in Blake's Mills, where he has remained ever since. He was united in marriage, in 1870, with Mary J. Plotts; of Uhrichsville, Ohio, To this union one child has been born-Harry. Our subject is a member of the order of Knights of Pythias. In politics, he is a Democrat.

JACOB DE GREIF, publisher of the Argus, New Philadelphia, was born on the River Rhine, Germany, in February, 1829, the son of John P. and Katherine (Mattes) De Greif, both of whom died in Germany, Jacob was raised in his native land, and there learned the shoe-maker's trade. At the age of twenty-two, he emigrated to America, and followed his trade for five years in New York City. Then, in 1856, he came to Tuscarawas County and worked at his trade for fifteen years in Phillipsburg, where he was Postmaster eleven years. In 1869, he was elected Sheriff of the county. and removed to New Philadelphia January 1. 1870. He filled the office of Sheriff for two terms, and was then elected Clerk of the Court, also serving in this capacity for two terms, his second term expiring in February, 1882. In January, 1883, he purchased the Argus, of Dover, Ohio, and removed it to the county seat. In the publication of this paper he has been amply successful, as its constantly increasing subscription list testifies, Mr. De Greif is a member of the German Reformed Church, and has been a Mason for fifteen years. In politics, he has always been a Democrat. He was married, April 17, 1851, to Mary Finkenauer, a native of Germany, Eleven children have been born to them, of whom nine are living, The oldest child, E, P. De Greif, is a member of the law firm, Buchanan & De Greif, of New Philadelphia.

JACOB DOERSCHUK. retired blacksmith, and one of the most prominent German citizens of this county, residing on Beaver Dam, was born in Bavaria. Germany, October 4, 1815, He is the third of six children, whose parents were

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Valentine Doerschuk and Catherine Spohn, both natives of Bavaria. Mr. D. was reared in his native land, and early learned the blacksmith's trade. When about twenty-three years of age, he came to Tuscarawas County, and worked at his trade for Jonn Watkins, of Fairfield Township, for six months, He then went to Zoar. and worked at the steam furnace over a year, After a sick spell (suffering from the ague), he removed his family to Beaver Dam, and worked at his trade for five years. During this time, he bought 100 acres of land, and afterward purchased 140 acres more. on which he has since resided. Financially, he has been very successful in life. He was married, July 7, 1839, to Christina Rinner, a native of Bavaria. They have eight children-John, in Shanesville; Jacob, a farmer in Indiana; Valentine, on farm with father; Katherine, wife of Godfrey Schoch, a baker of New Philadelphia; Henry, a farmer, residing in Indiana; Louisa,-at home; Frank, a blacksmith and musician; living in Indiana; and Calvin. a member of the band and orchestra, traveling with John Robinson's circus. Mrs. Doerschuk and family are members of the German Reformed Church.

J. DORSEY, lessee of Conrad Biteler's coal bank, Ridge road; residence, New Philadelphia; was born at Dover, Ohio, October 23, 1845. His father, John Dorsey, was a native of Maryland, and came to this county some years previous to our subject's birth. He finally located in New Philadelphia, where he was engaged in teaming until his death, which occurred about six years ago. He married Emily R. Mills, a resident of this county, who became the mother of six children, all living. Mr. Dorsey was reared in New Philadelphia, and for many years has been engaged in the coal business. In the fall of 1879, he leased Mr. Biteler's coal bank, on the Ridge road, and has operated it since with fair success. He employs one man in summer and three to four during the winter months. Mr. Dorsey is Democratic in politics, but was never an office holder. He was married. March 10t 1870, to Caroline Stuber, a native of Tuscarawas County. Of the six children born to them, five are living-Emily E,, Florence E., Edward L., Lotta J. and Arthur, Ralph is deceased.

ALEXANDER FRANCE, an old and esteemed pioneer of Tuscarawas County, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, November 9, 1820, and came to New Philadelphia in April, 1833, where, with the exception of a little over a year spent in Trumbull County and such time as he devoted to his country during the rebellion. he has ever since lived-a period of half a century. He is a son of John France, who was born in Maryland in 1794, and served under Gen. Harrison during the war of 1812-13. After the war, John France married Elizabeth Myers in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he settled. In 1833, he came to New Philadelphia, and here resided till his death, which occurred March 26. 1847. Our subject served all through the late rebellion, having been a member of the Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for the first three months, and afterward of the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry,

JOHN FREY, farmer. residing on the Rehobeth road; in Goshen Township, was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. July 20, 1825. His father. Christian Frey. came to America in 1848, and first located on Pike Run. He subsequently bought seventy acres of land of Jesse Landes, and ninety acres of David Bitch, on which farm he resided until his death, March 13, 1867. He married Anna Barth, also a native of Switzerland. They came to America with five children, only two of whom are now living. Mrs, Frey died on the same day of the month, 1873, just five years after her husband's death, and at the same age, The subject of this notice has always lived on the home farm and been engaged in farming. He bought ont the interest of the other heirs in the old homestead (160 acres in all). but has sold some of the land, and now owns only eighty-seven acres. This is leased to his brother Frederick, who also resides on the farm. Mr. Fret' is Democratic in politics, but never held office. His brother Frederick married Annie Trachsel, a native of Switzerland. They have eight children-Anna; Emma, Clara, Minnie. Frederick, Edward, Ida and

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Cora. Mr, Frey and brother and wife are members of the German Reformed Church of New Philadelphia.

ENOCH FRIBLEY, Postmaster of New Philadelphia, was born in "Old Town Valley," York Township, May 27, 1847, His grandfather. Jacob Fribley; was a native of Northumberland County, Penn., and located in York Township in 1818. He married Elizabeth Woods, and they were the parents of twelve children, The eldest of this large family was John Fribley, father of our subject, who lived on a farm adjoining the old homestead until his death iii 1865, aged fifty-four years, He married Mary, daughter of Gen. Butt, of York Township, and their union was blessed with nine children, four living, Mrs. Fribley resides on the home farm in York Township. Our subject lived on the farm till fifteen years of age. Then came to New Philadelphia, and clerked in the "old mill store" a short while. In 1863 when but sixteen years of age, he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was the youngest " box' its the regiment. Six of the "Fribley boys " were soldiers in this strife, and four gave up their lives that the Union might be spared. The remaining one (other than our subject) is James Fribley, now of Baxter Springs, Kan. After the war, Mr, Fribley went to Illinois, but two years later returned here and clerked for A, T. Raiff for ten years. On March 19, 1879, he was appointed to his present posi. tion by President Haves, and February 15, 1883, was re-appointed by President Arthur. Mr. Fribley is connected with the Masonic fraternity, Andrew Crawford Post, No. 6. G, A, R., and is Republican in polities, He is also local correspondent of several city dailies. He was married, in 1865, to Ara, daughter of A, T. Raiff. They have one child, Mary Virginia. Mr. and Mrs, Fribley are members of the M. E. Church of New Philadelphia. Mr, Fribley enjoys the reputation of having one of the best conducted post offices in the State, he is assisted in his official duties by E. Sargent, Jr.

JOSEPH FURNEY (deceased) was a native of Maryland. and removed to Guernsey County, Ohio. with his parents when quite small, His father was a farmer by occupation, and lived in Guernsey County till his death. Our subject lived there till 1856, when he came to Tuscarawas County, and bought 88 3/4 acres of land in Goshen Township, near the Tuscarawas River, and afterward added fourteen acres to his first purchase, He lived there till his death, which occurred in November. 188'?, at the ripe age of seventy-nine years and eight months. He was twice married. His first wife was Susan Miskimen. a native of Ohio, of Irish descent. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom are living. His second wife was Eliza Starker. also a native of Ohio. She was the mouser of six children, four living. She departed this life in July, 1876, aged fifty-six years, Perry C. Knisely, who now owns, the Furney farm. was born in Fairfield Township May 5, 1852. He is a son of Joseph Knisely, at present a farmer of Dover Township, and Jane Stutts. also a native of Fairfield Township. He was reared fn this county, and during the summers has been engaged in farming; while the winters for the past ten or twelve years have been spent in teaching school. He was a resident of New Philadelphia until January, 1881. when he bought his present farm. He was married, January 20, 1876, to Jennie R,, daughter of Joseph Furney. They have two children-Jesse Clyde and Walter Ralph. Mrs, Knisely is a member of the Plains 3(, E, Church. Mr. Knisely is a Republican,

JOHN C. GENTSCH (deceased) was born in Canton Thurgau, Switzerland, September 26, 1805. His ancestry was of the Saxon race, and emigrated to Switzerland early in the sixteenth century. In 1831, he emigrated to America and located in Cleveland. where he married Wilhelmina C, H, Baker. About the year 1535. he came to New Philadelphia, keeping, until his death in 1854, the Union House, the stopping place of nearly all the emigrants who came into this county. He was a Mason. a stanch Democrat, and i member of the Lutheran Church for many years. His widow died in January, 1880, aged sixty-seven years. They had four sons-Charles. Daniel Conrad, Ferdinand Henry and George T, Gentsch, and

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two daughters-Wilhemina and Carrie Anna Gentsch. George graduated as a pharmaceutical chemist at Michigan University, and in medicine at the University of Wooster in Cleveland, of which he was for a time Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology. He attended lectures at the University of Vienna; traveled extensively through Germany, and died of apoplexy, induced by diphtheria, in Chicago, March 5, 1880, aged twenty-nine years. Charles is a practicing physician of Cleveland. He is a graduate of Georgetown Medical College, D. C., and served four years in the Army of the Cumberland, during the late civil war, F. H., a physician of Chicago, graduated at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., and served eight years in the navy; he also graduated in the Medical Department of the University of Wooster. D. C. Gentsch, dealer in drugs, books and wall paper, New Philadelphia, was born in this city November 18, 1844. In early life he was deputy in the Probate office under Judges Patrick and Brown; he was in the grocery and family supply business at Cincinnati for a year, and in 1872, with his brother George, engaged in the drug trade at New Philadelphia. In 1876, he graduated at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. In 1879, Gentsch Brothers sold out and went to Chicago, engaging in the manufacture of chemicals and oils at 38 East Kinzie street. After his brother's death, D. C. removed to Cleveland, and a year later returned to New Philadelphia, purchasing the drug business of J. D. Lautzenheiser. He has an extensive trade. Mr. Gentsch is connected with Bethesda Encampment, No. 39, I. O. O. F., and also with Lodge 107. and assisted in organizing Equity Lodge, No. 73, Knights of Pythias. He was married, January 18, 1872, to Elizabeth H., daughter of Dr. R. Powleson, of New Philadelphia. They have three children -Frank F., Wilhemina H. and an infant daughter,

G. W. GOUDY, Sheriff of Tuscarawas County, was born in Wayne County; Ohio, September 16, 1835, son of William and Sarah (Bates) Goudy, the former a native of Way ne County, the latter of Pennsylvania. William Goudy was a miller by trade, and died April 16, 1837; his wife died December 27, 1860. G. W., is one of nine children, seven of whom are vet living. He was raised on the farm and in the mill, which his brothers carried on after his father's death, The subject of this notice has ever since been engaged in milling until his election to his present office in 1881. He now owns the Ragersville Mill in connection with his son, M, B., under firm name of Goudy & Son. Mr, Goudy was married, August 16, 1854, to Sabina Zortman, a native of Wayne County. They have eight children, all of whom are living, except Willie-Martin B., Peter W., Mary V., wife of Isaac Sweihart, of Auburn Township ; Alfred C., a physician of Strasburg ; Frank E., Deputy Sheriff; Charley L, and Alta E. Mr. Goudy is a member of the Baptist Church,

JOHN R. GRAFF, gardener, P. O. New Philadelphia,, was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, in 1818, where he was reared and married. The lady of his choice was Elizabeth Hana. Seven children were born to them, of whom three are living-Frederick, Elizabeth and Anna. In 1851, our subject came to America, and to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, at his present home in Lockport. Here he has lived ever since, and reared his family, Mrs, Gruff departed this life in 1855. Our subject's two daughters live with him, tenderly caring for him in his old age.

FREDERICK GRAFF, merchant, Blake's Mills, New Philadelphia, was born January 1, 1844, in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. His parents, James R. and Elizabeth Graff, came to this country, and landed in this place, then called Lockport, in April, 1851. Here our subject was reared, and received his education. In January, 1865, he enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Eighty-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served in defense of his adopted country until the close of the war. After returning from the service, Mr. Graff engaged in business as a merchant in Lockport, Ohio, having for his partner one Frederick J. Graff, to whom he sold out in 1872. He then formed a copartner

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ship with Simon H. Darst. (See sketch of Graff & Darst). Our subject was married, October 2, 1873; to Mary Warner. a native of this township, who bore him five children-Walter C., Frederick. Clarence, Hermann and Hattie. Mr. and Mrs. Graff are members of the German Reformed Church, He is a member of the Knights of Pythias ; has held the office of Trustee of Goshen Township in politics, is a Democrat,

GRAFF & DARST, Blake's Mills, is a firm doing an extensive dry goods, grocery and general mercantile business at the old stand occupied in former years by C, Coppersmith. Graff & Darst have always on hand a full and well-selected stock of goods, and enjoy a growing trade, The firm also carry on an extensive coal mine at New Castle, two miles below Blake's Mills, on the Ohio Canal, where they employ from eight to ten men. They ship three boatloads of coal per week.

WILLIAM B. GRAY (deceased) was born in Pennsylvania June 18, 1507, and was a. son of George K, and Elizabeth B. Gray, the former of Irish and the latter of German descent. They migrated from Westmoreland County, Penn., to Ohio in 1814. They were the parents of ten children, of whom only two survive, Mrs, Williams and Mrs, Fowler, Our subject came with his parents to New Philadelphia, remaining with them until he went to learn the carpenter's trade, He then went to Wheeling, W. Va., where he worked at his trade for a time; then returned to New Philadelphia and opened a shop of his own. He was twice married, first on June 12, 1832, to Hannah Baltzv. born October 31, 1810, died April 2, 1844 ; five children were born to this union. Mr, Gray then married. December 10, 1846, Sarah Catherine Shaffer, born November 9, 1824, who bore him twelve children. and died August 29, 1875. Our subject was the father of following children, with dates of births and deaths : George James, March 20, 1833, died May 3, 1855; Elizabeth, April 29, 1836, died August 16. 1837; John William, February 3, 1839, died June 4. 1862 ; Lucinda, September 2, 1840; Oliver A., August 17, 1547 ; Etelia Susan, July 9, 1849. died September 4, 1850; Sarah Jane, June 28. 1851, died August 28, 1851 ; Delia Ann, September 13, 1852, died June 28. 1854 ; James Beers, March 12. 1856 ; Mary Louisa, February 27, 1858 ; Martha Ellen, December 30, 1859, died February 5, 1862 ; Elmer Franklin, August 25, 1861 ; Edward Aughe. March 15, 1863, died September 2, 1863; Maggie Virginia, July 24, 1864: Emma Alice, August 17, 1869. Oliver A. was married to Martha Keller, and James B. to Anna M, Deamitt. Our subject followed farming after leaving; New Philadelphia till his death, He died August 6, 1883, aged seventy-six, leaving 320 acres of land and an interest in the Gras, property in New Philadelphia. Mr, Gray was a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran Church for nearly fifty years.

JAMES CLIFFORD GRIMES, retired physician, New Philadelphia, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, October 4, 1818. His father, William Grimes, was born in Washington County. Penn., and was a farmer by occupation. In 1806, he located in Belmont County, Ohio. Where he lived and died about thirty-eight years ago, aged sixty-four years, He married Mary Scott, a native of Scotland, who became the mother of eleven children, only four of whom are living. Mrs. Grimes died six years previous to her husband. She was a relative of Robert Fulton, the first and celebrated steam navigator, and who was the recipient of a gold medal granted by Congress as a memorial to his surviving relatives, On one side of the medal is the likeness of Robert Fulton ; on the other a representa tion of a steamboat ascending the Hudson River. The medal is still retained in the family. Our subject was reared in Belmont County, Ohio, two miles north of St, Clairsville, obtaining but a limited education in early life. He intended learning the machinist trade with his brother Robert Fulton Grimes, but gave up the idea, and in 1841 commenced the study of medicine with Dr, J, S. Scott, of Steu benville, remaining with him in the office over three years. He commenced practice with his preceptor at Steubenville; and subsequently located in Little York,

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Jefferson County, He was there married on Sunday, April 30, 1848, by the Rev. George S. Holmes, pastor of the M. E. Church, to Anna V. Johnston, of Steubenville. He then went to Pomeroy. Meigs Co., Ohio, and there located for practice. Soon after, he returned to visit friends at Steubenville, was taken sick, and suf. fered an almost fatal attack of typhoid fever, On September 4, 1848, he located on a firm in Perry Township. this county, assumed management of the same, and practiced till 1866. Then retiring from active life, he removed to New Philadelphia, where he has since resided. He owns 271 acres of land in Perry Township, and some valuable city property. Was formerly an Abolitionist, and is now a conservative Republican. Was formerly and is now a member of New Philadelphia Board of Education ; also of Stillwater Medical Society. He is the parent of seven children-six daughters and one son, six of whom are living.

JOSHUA P. GRIMM, livery, New Philadelphia, was born in this city April 22. 1839. His father, Solomon Grimm, emigrated when nine years of age, about 1818, with his parents. John and Margaret Grimm, from Washington County, Penn., to a farm in Old Town Valley. Solomon was one of seven children, five boys and two girls, four of whom are living. He was reared on the farm, acquired the blacksmith's trade, clerked, was engaged in staging for many years, and later has followed the livery business, He married Mary Der, by whom he had nine children, six of whom survive, three in this county, two in Pittsburgh, Penn., and one in Lorain, Ohio. Joshua P. was reared in New Philadelphia, attended school in the old market house. kept a livery in Uhrichsville awhile, and has followed various avocations. He was with his father in the livery business, but four years ago he established a business for himself and has since met with fine success. He enlisted, August 8, 1862, in Company K. Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving five months. He was wounded and honorably discharged. In May, 1864, he entered the field again, in the One Hundred and Sixty-first, and served four months. He is a member of Andrew Crawford Post, G. A. R. In November, 1870. he was married to Elizabeth Goodwin, a native of Little York, Jefferson County, Ohio, and of Quaker descent.. Of their two children, Frank B. is living.

CHARLES F, GRINNELL, weighmaster Brock Hill Mine, Pike Run, was born in Tioga County, Penn., March 22, 1853. His father, Edward Grinnell, was also a native of the Keystone State, and was engaged in the lumber business. He went to Kansas about three years ago, He married Catherine Kimball; who died in 1867. She was the mother of seven children, our subject the only one in this county ; one brother, James, is Superintendent of the Garfield and Camp Creek coal mines of Stark County, Ohio. Charles F. was raised in his native State, and in early life assisted his father in the lumber business. In 1873, he came to Pike Run. and commenced work "on the outside " of Mine No. 1. He then accepted position of weighmaster ; held that two years, then went to Camp Creek Shaft, Stark County, Ohio, but a year later resumed present position, which he has since held. Mr. Grinnell is Chancellor Commander of La Belle Lodge, No. 160. K. of P., of Barnhill ; member of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church, and Superintend ent of its Sunday school. He was married, January 4, 1876, to Ellen, daughter of John McClelland. They had three children-May, Lulu and Ollie. Wife died February 1; 1881, and Mr. Grinnell was again married, August 28, 1882, to Jane McClelland, a sister of his first wife. Mrs. Grinnell is also a member of the Plains Church, Mr. Grinnell is a Republican in politics, and has served as Director of School District No, 4. of Goshen Township.

ADOLPH HAFENBRAK, brewer, residing at Blake's Mills, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born August 14. 1846. in Wurtemberg, Germany, where he obtained his education and learned his trade, In 1871, he came to America, and after staying eight months in Pittsburgh, Penn., went to Cleveland, Ohio, where he re sided five years. Here he was united in marriage, May 23, 1876, with Mrs. Julia Graab, also a native of Wurtemberg. She had four children by her former marriage- George, Henry, Anna and Matilda, By her union with Mr. Hafenbrak

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there have been born two children-Ernst K. and Julius. She died July 16, 1883, a faithful wife and kind mother. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, of which denomination her husband is also an adherent. Our subject possesses a handsome residence, nest to that of his partner in business, Michael Seibold. South Broadway street. These are the finest residences in the town of Blake's Mills. Mr. Hafenbrak is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a Democrat in politics.

MICHAEL HAMMEL, farmer on Beaver Dam road. was born at Chambersburg, Penn., in 1809. His father, Daniel Hammel, was a native of the same town, and removed to New Philadelphia in 1811. He was a wheelwright by trade, but kept "Hammel's Tavern" in the then small village, from 1813 to 1814, with the picture of George Washington painted on the tavern sign. In 1817. he removed to Indiana, where he subsequently died. He married Amelia Collins, a native of Gettysburg, Penn., who removed to Beaver Dam with her parents about 1818. She lived there till her death. She died in 1877, aged eighty-one years. She was the mother of nine children, only three living. Our subject was reared ill New Philadelphia, and in early life was a carpenter. He went to Pittsburgh and worked at ship carpentering and boat building, and subsequently carried on the latter in this and Stark County for some years. During, the war, he worked cut Government vessels at Cincinnati and Nashport. He bought 100 acres of his present farm, but has later sold fifty acres. Mr. Hammel is a Republican : has been Supervisor and School Director ; is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has served as Superintendent of Sabbath School. In 1833, he married Lucinda Albright, a native of Pennsylvania. There are six children living-Charles, a resident of California ; Mary E.. wife of Mr. Crites. residing neat' Lima, Allen County, Ohio ; David, a miner in Carroll County. Ohio : Joseph. a farmer in Illinois ; Elizabeth, wife of David Brock. of Allen County, Ohio : and Ann, wife of James Ray. of Fairfield Township. Wife died in 1864, and Mr. Hammel was again married in 1870 to Mary Garabrant, a native of Goshen Township. They have four children-Eleanor. Perry. Sarah and Rush. Mrs. Hammel is a member of the United Brethren Church.

PETER W. HIMES, retired. residence New Philadelphia, was born in York County, Penn., June 13, 1811. He was reared in his native place. and in 1835 came to Wayne County, Ohio, and the following year located in New Philadelphia. He started the first drug store in the then small village. and continued in the business until 1861. In the latter year, he was made sutler of the Fifty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. and served some time. He has always been Democratic in politics. and was Postmaster of New Philadelphia under Presidents Pierce and Buchanan. In 1872, he was elected Recorder of Tuscarawas County. and served in that position until 1879. He married Mary A. Ditto. a native of Shippensburg, Penn. They had seven children. four living. Mrs. Himes departed this life February 10, 1878.

JOHN A. HIMES. abstracter of titles. Notary Public. conveyancer. real estate and collection agency, office opposite court house on Broadwaystreet, is a native of New Philadelphia, and there remained till the war broke out. He then went to Nashville, Tenn., and clerked in the post office for three years ; thence in 1865, to St. Louis. Mo., where he was employed as collector for Platt R Thornburgh wholesale paints and oils. and in same position for other firms till 1872. He then commenced making an abstract of titles of Tuscarawas County, and has since continued in the business, with good success ; is the only abstracter of titles in the county. Mr. Himes was made a Notary Public in 1874. under Gov. William Allen. He is a member of New Philadelphia Lodge No. 107, I. O. O. F., and at present its Noble Grand. Has always been a Democrat. and is Secretary of the Democratic County Central Committee.

A. R. HOLMES Auditor of Tuscarawas County. New Philadelphia. was born near Georgetown. Harrison County, February 6, 1841. His parents. Asa and Mary (McCoy) Holmes. are both natives of that county also and both still reside

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on the old homestead, near the spot where the former was born in 1806. Asa Holmes was the son of one of the foremost pioneers of Harrison County, and by occupation has been a life-long farmer. A. R. Holmes is one of a yet unbroken family of ten children. He was reared on the farm, attending district school till the age of eighteen, and was then for two years a student at Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio. Another year was passed in attending school at New Richmond, Jefferson County. and August 15, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Fifty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and remained in service almost three years, receiving an honorable discharge as Orderly Sergeant June 5, 1865. The ensuing winter he taught school. and in March. 1866, came to Uhrichsville and engaged in the hardware trade. which was continued until 1870. Mr. Holmes then disposed of his establishment, and entered the grocery- and provision business, in which he remained until his election in 1877 as County Auditor, his second term, in which official position he is now serving. Mr. Holmes is a member of Andrew Crawford Post; G. A. R. He was married April 2. 1867, to Mary E. Malone, a native of Uhrichsville. This union has been blessed with three children-James T., Mary A. and Ella May, all living. 'Mrs. Holmes is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SOLOMON HOOVER (deceased) was born June 20, 1805, in Harbaugh's Valley, near Emmittsburg. Frederick County. Md. He was baptized in the Moravian Church. near his birthplace, by Rev. John F. Bleck, and was catechised, confirmed and received into the Moravian Church at Gnadenhutten in 1828, by Rev. Samuel R. Huebner. Our subject came to Ohio in 1826, having passed over the Alleghany Mountains, and most of the route to Steubenville on horseback. Shortly after his arrival at Gnadenhutten, he had strong inclinations to connect himself with the corps of civil engineers than locating the Ohio Canal, but was persuaded by friends to remain in the town. Here he was married, November 1, 1832, to Miss Sarah E. Winsch, daughter of Jacob Winsch, one of the earliest settlers of the county. She died August 18, 1834, in the twenty-seventh year of her age. No children survived her. On the 10th day of June, 1835,31r. Hoover was again united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Everett, also a descendant of one of the oldest settlers of this county. Shortly after his second marriage, our subject removed to Lockport in this county, and engaged in mercantile business, first as a clerk for Peter Williams, and afterward on his own account. In the great financial Brash of 1837. he was forced to go under. Abandoning the store, he began the building of the first patent sausage machines ever made in the county. and, in the spring of 1841, he left Lockport and returned to Gnadenhutten, where he was alternately engaged in the building of machines, the making of shoes (the trade of his early life), and teaching the village school. In the spring of 1852 he removed to New Philadelphia, where he began the business of land surveying, which he had previously taken up and followed in Gnadenhutten. In the fall of 1854. he was elected County Surveyor. He was afterward elected a Justice of the Peace of Goshen Township in which capacity he was engaged at the time of his death, which took place suddenly on Saturday afternoon, March 5, 1870, in his office on the southwest corner of the public square in New Philadelphia. He was aged sixty-four years eight months and thirteen days. His widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoover, still resides with her son, Oliver H., in New Philadelphia. Their children were Oliver H., Lucy I., Eugene and Joseph E., the first and last of whom are still living.

OLIVER H. HOOVER. attorney at law and County- Surveyor, New Philadelphia, was born in Goshen Township November 14, 1837, the son of Solomon Hoover. He was reared in this county, and received his early education at Gna denhutten. For four winters he taught school at Lockport, his native town. He was then a route mail agent on the Tuscarawas branch of the C. R P. R. R., and was among the last to fill this position under a Democratic administration. He served as Deputy Auditor for six years under B. F. Helwig and Jesse D.

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Elliott, and became the successor of the latter, by election in 1866. his second term expiring in November, 1871. Having previously learned surveying, while teaching school, and serving under his father and Isaac Angel (having been Deputy County Surveyor in 1859), he commenced and has since followed surveying. In the fall of 1875, he was elected County Surveyor. and is now serving his third consecutive term of three years. He was admitted to the bar in January 1874, but his official duties have prevented active practice. Mr. Hoover has been a Mason for many years. and is politically a Democrat. casting his first vote for Stephen A. Douglas. He was married. March 29. 1863, to Anna B. Emerson. a native of Calcutta, Columbiana County. Ohio. She is a member of the English Lutheran Church. Bessie is the only living child of a family of seven.

JOHN HUPFELD, merchant tailor, No, 7 W. High street. New Philadalphia. born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. April 9, 1831. His parents. John and Elizabeth (Schriber) Hupfeld, were natives of the same place, and there resided till their deaths. Our subject is the seventh of nine children. seven of whom are in the United States. He was reared in Germany, and first learned the blacksmiths trade. Nine months later, he learned the tailor trade being apprenticed for three and one-half years. He then worked as a 'jour "in Berlin for five years : at Hamburg two and a Half years, two years in Rushtock and one year in Bremstock. In 1857. he came to Gloversville. N. Y.. and nine mouths later went to St. Louis, Mo., where he worked for one year. He was at New Orleans three years (and there suffered from a severe attack of yellow fever). New London, Conn., for three mouths, and Hartford, Conn., six years. In April. 1867, he came to New Philadelphia and was a cutter for T. K. Williams for five years. Since then he has been in business for himself, and at present enjoys the largest merchant tailor trade in both city and county. Mr. Hupfeld is connected with Shoenbrun Lodge No. 430, I. O. O. F., also New Philadelphia Lodge:. No. 73. K. of P. He is Republican in politics. He was married, April ;1. 1864. to Elizabeth Beier, a native of Bavaria. They have had five children given them, two sons an: three daughters. The latter are living, namely, Odele Phebe, Louisa Lena and Stephana .Maudie. Mr. Hupfeld and family are members of the German Reformed Church.

REV. E. P. JACOB, superannuated minister of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, and a prominent farmer of this township. was born in Oneida County, N. Y., May 8, 1813. His father, Udney H. Jacob. was a native of Massachusetts, and a carpenter and joiner by trade. He finally removed his family from New York to Illinois, locating on a farm near Pilot Grove. Hancock County. where he died many years ago. He married Eliza Hubbard. a native of Connecticut. They had eight children, six of whom survive. but our subject is the only one in this county. Mrs. Jacob is also deceased. Rev. Jacob removed to Indiana with his parents when but four years of age, and lived there ten years. Growing discouraged, the family moved back to Chautauqua County, N. Y.. by wagon and lived there till the subject of this sketch was twenty years of age. In 1838, he came to Ohio and entered Athens College, then under Presbyterian supervision. where he received a good education. He taught school several years; then commenced to study for the ministry. In 1840. tie joined the Pittsburgh Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a traveling preacher for twelve years. his labors extending over parts of Pennsylvania. West Virginia and Ohio. In 1850, he located at New Philadelphia, Ohio. and the next. year bought 190 acres of his present farm, to which he has since added thirty acres. He also owns another tract of fifty acres in this township. Mr. Jacob was superannuated in 1852, and since then has served simply as a local preacher. He was married. June 18, 1846, to Mary L. Ricketts, a native of Coshocton. Ohio. Of the ten children given them, eight are living-Benjamin M.. residing in Wisconsin: Elisha P. and Robert R. are merchants of Waynesburg, Ohio : Joseph It.. recently graduated from Garnet Biblical Institute. of Evanston, Ill.: Mary E., wife of H. S. Norton. of Lemont, Cook Co.. Ill.; Hattie A.. Cora Eda and Thomas H.

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COL. ELISHA JANES, one of the oldest living citizens of New Philadelphia,was born in Columbia County, N. Y., June 19, 1802, son of Roger Janes, a farmer and native of Coventry, Conn., who accompanied his father, Elisha Janes, to New York, when twenty-four or twenty-five years old. and lived there till his death. He died December 1,1829, aged about eighty-two years. Roger Janes was married to Elizabeth Warner, who died August 25, 1849. aged about seventy-nine years. Of their seven children Elisha is the sole survivor. He was raised on an extensive farm, and upon attaining his majority. resided one year in Livingston County, N. Y. He then came to Akron. Ohio, and took a contract to make the embankments for sixteen locks on the Ohio Canal, from Akron to the Cuyahoga River. About a year later, he removed to Zoar, and completed an unfinished contract on the canal ; he then took another half-mile contract on the canal in this county, and afterward three other small jobs, settling about 1827 in New Philadelphia. He was married here in October, 1830, to Elizabeth Cryder, a native of York County, Penn. He then removed to Trenton, this county, where he kept hotel, built a warehouse, and engaged in shipping grain for seven years, when he returned to New Philadelphia and purchased 122 acres of land, afterward adding about sixty acres, now within the city limits. Mr. Janes has been successful in life. In politics, he has been a Whig and a Republican, and in 1839 was elected Sheriff of the county, and served two terms. For over forty years he has been an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, of which he was one of the first members. Of his seven children. three, Le Roy, Ellen and Mary, survive. Le Roy attended school at West Point for four years, and served in the army during the war. He completed a fort at the mouth of Columbia River; between Oregon and Washington Territory, but ill health compelled him to re sign his commission in the army. He married in San Francisco, and purchased an old plantation in Maryland, nine miles from Baltimore, and resided there three years. He then accepted an appointment to establish a military school in Japan, under a contract to remain three years. He stayed six and one-half years ; then returned to his farm, where he has since resided. Ellen, the widow of Louis Anderman, resides with her parents. Mary is the wife of Dr. Curry, of Toledo.

JOHN KADERLY, dealer in dry goods, carpets and general merchandise, East High street, New Philadelphia, was born in Switzerland October 3, 1837. His parents, Benedict and Annie (Frey) Kaderly, came to this county and engaged in farming. They now reside near Trenton. They had six children, four living. John Kaderly was mostly reared in this county, and obtained but a limited English education. He well remembers walking three miles and back to assist in cleaning out the Ohio Canal (in the spring of the year) for the munificent sum of 75 cents per day, the first money he ever earned. He remained on the farm, and helped to clear sixty acres of timber land, till twenty-two years of age. Then went to Will County, Ill.; and clerked one year; returned to this city and butchered for two years ; then in the provision business ten years, and in 1872, with Andrew Bippus, embarked in the dry goods trade. Has since been engaged in that business; and succeeded in building up a large and substantial trade. Mr. Kaderly has lately erected a fine brick block. 44x100 feet in size, two stories high, and occupies one of the store rooms. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, an Elder in the German Reformed Church, and Democratic in politics (but voted for Lincoln in 1860). He has been three times married. His present wife was Katherine Newsdorfer, a native of Bavaria. Eight children have been given Mr. Kaderly, six of whom are living. His family are also members of the German Reformed Church.

JOHN KASERMAN (deceased) was born in Leuzigen Amt Buren, Canton of Berne, Switzerland, October 5, 1821, and was a son of Jacob Kaserman, also a native of Switzerland. He (.time to America at seventeen years of age; and first worked on a steamboat near St. Louis, Mo.

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He then came to this county and operated a grist water mill on Stone Creek. for one year. He was a stone mason by trade, and followed that till his death, being mostly engaged in building foundations of bridges. He was a successful man in business, and during the war bought ninety-five acres of land in Goshen Township, lying between the Ridge and Beaver Dam roads. He died April 6, 1880, aged fifty-eight years six months and one clay. He was a member of the New Philadelphia Masonic Lodge, the German Lutheran Church, and was a Democrat in politics. Mr. Kaserman married Anna M. Marty, also a native of Switzerland. There were ten children born to them, all living-Mary E.; John B., laborer, married Lizzie Ahman ; George A., married Saloma Rotacher, is a stone-mason of New Philadelphia; Charles F., farmer and brick-maker ; Edward M., cigar-maker, with F. P. Brown .C Co.; William T., a shoe-maker, of Jamestown, N. Y.; Daniel A.. Otto, F. H., Emma S. and Minnie B. Mrs. Kaserman resides in a comfortable brick residence in -New Philadelphia. Her son. Charles F.. has the management of the farm, and has lately established a brick-yard, where he employs seven men and boys. They turn out about 5.000 brick per day.

BENJAMIN KELLER, farmer. P.O. Tuscarawas, was born in 1817, in this county, and is a son of Henry and Maria R. Keller. The former was a native of Switzerland, and came to America about 1808 with his wife and two children. His first wife dying, Mr. Keller married Maria R. Frederick; of Pennsylvania. Benjamin, our subject, is a son by this union ; was brought up in this county, and received his education in the limited schools of those early days. He lived with his father until his marriage, which occurred March 23, 1842. with Rosanna Char lotte Walton, of this county. Three children were born to them, of whom one is living-Martha, wife of Oliver Gray. Mrs. Keller departed this life in March, 1851, and Mr. Keller then married, June 8, 1852, Caroline Miksch, a native of Pennsylvania. Of their seven children, five are now living- Alice, wife of Barclay Wallace ; Morris N.; Otillia, wife of Henry Rominger: Ida, wife of Patrick Read ; and Sarah, still at home. In 1844, Mr. Keller purchased the property he now occupies on the plains between Goshen and Trenton. He has here a fine farm of eighty-four acres. Mr. and Mrs. Keller are members of the Moravian Church ; in politics, he is a Republican.

JACOB EMANUEL KELLER. farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia. was born March 26, 1841. in Goshen Township. this county. and is a son of Jacob and Eva Keller. The former was a native of Warwick Township, this county. Here he was reared and married to Eva Fredinck, a native of Virginia. They settled in this community and brought up their family, of whom five are now living-Sarah E., wife of Edward Fribley ; J. E.. our subject, and Eva A. (twins); the latter wife of Cyrus Alter ; and the two youngest, Mary Ann M., wife of Charles Hummell, and Oliver P., now residing in Independence, Kan. The subject. of this sketch was brought up on the farm, and received a common school education. On May 2, 1864, he joined the Federal army and found his service principally limited to the valley of the Shenandoah, Va. He took part in the engagement at Maryland Heights and other places of historic record, and received an honorable discharge at Columbus, Ohio. On returning home. he settled down to farming life. He was united in marriage, July 26, 1866, with Elmina Hensel, of this township, who bore him seven children-Eva Kate, Minnie S., William Upton, Edward, an infant (deceased), Maud and Mabel. twins. In 1874, after living in Marion County, Ohio, five years, Mr. and Mrs. Keller purchased the farm of fifty acres in the famous Goshen Valley. on which they settled and now reside. This farm is on the site of the last Indian village in this county. In politics, Mr. Keller is a Democrat.

JOHN L. KENNEDY, Treasurer of Tuscarawas County, was born in Warren Township, this county, February 22, 1841. His father, William R. Kennedy, is a native of Jefferson County, born in 1816. In 1828, he came with his mother to this county, locating on the farm where he still resides. He married Matilda

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Whitcraft, a native of Carroll County. She died July 5, 1881, aged sixty-four years. They had twelve children, six of whom survive, and four of them reside in this county. John L. was reared on the farm, and attended the academy at New Hagerstown for three terms. He enlisted August 18, 1862, in Company B, Fifty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in the Army of the Cumberland, and was honorably discharged in July, 1863, on account of rheumatism. He was married, October 6. 1863, to Miss Martha Jane, daughter of Joshua Leggett, of this township. After marriage, he removed to Fairfield Township, where he purchased a farm of 200 acres, and resided until the autumn of 1882. He then purchased property and removed to New Philadelphia. He was elected Treasurer of the county in the fall of 1881, and took possession of the office September 6, 1882. He is a member of the Presbvterian Church. and is an Elder in that body. He is also leader of the church choir. He has five children-William L., Edson J.. Laura J., Mary B. and John V. His wife and three eldest children are also members of the Presbyterian denomination. Mr. Kennedy was a Justice of the Peace in Fairfield for six years. He also held various other township offices. As a farmer and stock dealer he has been successful. In 1864, he took an active part in furnishing the quota of men from his township for the army. Recently he became a member of Andrew Crawford Post, G. A. R. For five or six years, he has been a member of the Agricultural Society, and has filled the positions of Treasurer and Director of the association. He has also 'been Township Correspondent of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture for several years. In 1879, he was a candidate before the Democratic convention for the nomination of State Representative, and lacked only one and a half votes of securing the nomination, which in Tuscarawas County is considered equivalent to an election.

DR. I. H. KURTZ, retired physician. New Philadelphia, was born in Washington, Penn., December 6, 1812. His father, George Kurtz, was a blacksmith by trade, and married Esther Heylin, of Lebanon County, Penn. They had a family of ten children, of whom three are now living. George Kurtz died in 1818, aged about forty-five years. His wife survived until 1857. The subject of this sketch was reared in Washington County, Penn.; there studied medicine from 1829 to 1833, was then admitted to practice and settled at Freeport, Harrison Co., Ohio. Remaining there till May, 1835, the Doctor removed to Westchester, and continued an extensive, lucrative practice till 1857, when he removed to a farm of 405 acres in Goshen Township. Thence he came to New Philadelphia in 1875, and has since led a retired life. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is President of the Tuscarawas Count- Bible Society, and is a Mason. Until 1856, he was a Democrat. and since that date has voted with the Republicans. He was married, in 1836, to Eliza Conwell, formerly of Piatt County, Penn. By this marriage there were seven children-John W., Hester A. and Isaac Heylin, deceased ; and Sarah L.; Loretta J.. wife of Isaac R.. Hendershott, of New Philadelphia; Mary E., wife of W. H. Willard, of Kirtland, Ohio ; and James Roland, who resides on the farm. Mrs. Kurtz died November 26, 1870, and in 1871 the Doctor was again united in marriage, with Mrs. Sarah J. Arnold, widow of Dr. Robert Arnold.

JESSE LANDES, Infirmary Keeper, was born in Goshen Township September 30, 1817. His father, Felix Landes, was a native of Virginia, and emigrated to this county about 1812. He was a farmer by occupation, and bought 200 acres of land adjoining what is now the county farm, where he lived till his death. He died in 1838, aged sixty-five or sixty-eight years. He married Tina Thomas, also a native of Virginia, who was the mother of ten children. Only two of these are now living-our subject and a sister, Mrs. Huldah Wallick, also of this township. Mrs. Landes died about fifteen years ago. Mr. Landes was reared on a farm, and has followed that occupation through life with the exception of a few years. He was first appointed to his present position in 1854, and since that date has served as such for about twenty-four or twenty-five years, a conclusive proof as to his ability,

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and that his services are appreciated by the people of the count. He is a member of New Philadelphia Lodge, No. 107, I. O. O. F.. and votes' the Democratic ticket. He was married, in June, 1840, to Eliza Copeland. a native of New York. but a resident of this county. They have had four children, only two living -Elijah, married Cynthia Amsley, and resides in New Philadelphia, and Rachel, at home.

J. D. LOUTZENHEISER, retired druggist, New Philadelphia, was born in Stark County, Ohio, December 28, 18'25, in one of the first cabins erected in that county, in 1806, by his grandfather, Jacob Loutzenheiser. Peter and Rebecca (Kimmell) Loutzenheiser, the parents of our subject, were natives of Pennsylvania. Peter, the father, was born in 1800, and died in Jane, 1882. He was an early Associate Judge of Stark County, and afterward Justice of the Peace. Mrs. Loutzenheiser is still living near Canton, at the age of eighty-three years. J. D. early learned the drug trade at Canton and in 1850 went to California. where he engaged in mining and carrying on a drug store until 1858. Returning to Canton, he was there a druggist from 1859 to 1861. For three years he was then engaged in the foundry business at Bryan, Ohio. In the spring of 1866, he opened a drug store at New Philadelphia, and remained in business until 1851. After a tour of six months in California, he returned to New Philadelphia. and has since led a retired life. During business, he was successful, and enjoyed a large trade. He is Democratic in politics. He was married, in 1863, to Maria Cuppels, a native of Pennsylvania. They have one child. Ids May.

JOHN McCLELLAND, a well-known farmer of this township, residing on the Uhrichsville road, was born in Ireland -November 18. 1315. His parents. Daniel and Jane (Hutton) McClelland, were also natives of the Emerald Isle, and both died there. Our subject came to the United States in 1845, and the swine year to Tuscarawas County. He worked on a farm for some time; then on the Sandy & Beaver Canal, and subsequently in a brickyard at St. Louis. Mo. During the Mexican war, he was working on a steamboat that sunk in the Missouri River. He came back to this county, and five or six years later bought eighty-seven acres of his present farm. He subsequently added seventy-one acres, but has sold some, and the farm now comprises 138 acres, all under cultivation, with the exception of about thirty acres. Mr. McClelland is a member of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church of this township, and was Class Leader and Steward for many years. He is a Republican in politics, but never held office. He married Leah Barnhisel, a native of -Navarre, Stark Co., Ohio. Seven children were given them, five living-Louts C.. who married Nancy Skeels. and is a farmer of Carroll County, Ohio ; Jane, wife of Charles F. Grinnell, whose sketch appears elsewhere, Olive, John and Maggie. Mary and Ellen are deceased. Mrs. McClelland departed this life March 16, 1878, aged fifty-three years. She was a member of the Plains Church, as are also her children.

J. T. McCULLOUGH, attorney at law, New Philadelphia, is a native of Union Township, Tuscarawas County, and a son of Charles McCullough, a native of Washington County, Penn. He came to this county in 1839, locating in Union Township, where he still resides in his seventy-second year. He married Mary M. Thompson, a native of Cadiz, Harrison Co., Ohio. Of the seven children given them, five are living. One son, Andrew, is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, and resides in Coshocton. Ohio. The subject of this notice resided on the farm till eighteen years of age. He then attended school for two terms at the Hagerstown Academy, in Carroll County; and taught school during the summers. He then went to the One Study University, in Harrison County; became a member of the senior class, but left before graduating. He came to New Philadelphia, and commenced the study of law with Judge J. H. Barnhill: was admitted to practice June 17. 1874, and located at Uhrichsville. In the fall of 1882, he removed to -New Philadelphia. where he has met with satisfactory success. Mr. McCullough is Democratic in politics. Ile was married. May 1,

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1877, to Rachel McKee, a native of Mill Township, who departed this life in March, 1878.

JOSEPH McELROY, dealer in furniture, New Philadelphia; was born in St, Clairsville, Ohio, August 8, 1823, son of John and Margaret (Zoll) McElroy. John McElroy was a merchant; civil engineer, Justice of the Peace and Treasurer of Belmont County, Ohio; and died in 1858, aged about seventy-two years; his wife died in 1833. Of their eight children, four are yet living. Joseph. when twelve years old, went to Warrenton, Jefferson County, and remained four years. He then served an apprenticeship of four years at Wheeling,-W. Va., with James Robb, chair-maker, and worked with him a year afterward. In 1845. he came to New Philadelphia, but remained a few months only, and returned to Wheeling. In June, 1847, he again came to New Philadelphia, opened a shop, and carried on his trade for about twenty years, gradually working into the furniture and undertaking business. His career has been successful, and he has now been in business longer than any one else in the city. In politics, he is Republican; and has served two terms as City Treasurer. Mr. McElroy was married in October. 1852, to Ellen I. Rinehart, a native of Greene County, Penn. Of their four children, three are living Edwin J., a merchant of Fremont, Ohio; Anna H., and Kate. Mrs. McElroy is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

J. L. McILVAINE, publisher and editor of the Tuscarawas Advocate. New Philadelphia, was born in Washington County, Penn., November 14; 1837. His grandfather was from the North of Ireland, and settled in Pennsylvania at an early day. His father, Garvin McIlvaine, was one of a family of sixteen children, and married Jane Brittain, of Eastern Pennsylvania. They were the parents of thirteen children, and both died years ago at an advanced age. The subject of this notice entered Jefferson College at the age of sixteen, and graduated five years later. In 1859, he conducted an academy at Hookstown, Beaver County, Penn., and a year and a half later took charge of a similar institution at New Cumberland, this county, which he carried on until November, 1861. He then entered the law office of J. C. Hance, now Common Pleas Judge, and prosecuted his studies till September, 1862. He then received and accepted the appointment of Superintendent of the Public Schools at Dover, Ohio, and labored in that capacity faithfully and efficiently for two years. In September, 1864, he accepted a similar position in the New Philadelphia Schools. He established a course of study, put the schools on a well-graded basis, and graduated the first class. In 1865, he purchased of Andrew Patrick the office and goodwill of the Tuscarawas advocate, which paper he has since conducted with ability. He has always been a Republican, and represented this portion of Ohio in the National Republican Convention at Philadelphia in 1872, and at Cincinnati in 1876. He has also served as delegate in State, Congressional and County Conventions, and for ten or twelve years Chairman of the County Executive Committee. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge of New Philadelphia, and the Massillon Commandery. Knights Templar. He was married, December 1, 1868; to Anna, daughter of John Coventry, an early settler of the county. Of three children, two are living.

MAJ. C. H. MATHEWS, of Mathews, Elliott & Co., publishers Ohio Democrat, New Philadelphia, was born at Bristol, England, November 3, 1819. His geneal ogy can be traced back to Admiral Mathews of the British Navy, in 1600. He is a lineal descendant of Theobald Mathews, known in both hemispheres as the "Apostle of Temperance." His father, Joseph Mathews, was also a native of Bristol, England, and the publisher of the first Bristol directory. Our subject entered the office of his father when but ten years of age, and in June, 1833, came to the United States. He received a common school education, and in 1837 entered the office of the Stark County Democrat, at Canton, Ohio, remaining a few years. In May, 1841, he came to New Philadelphia, and has been connected with the Ohio Democrat since its foundation. He has been largely instrumental in making this paper one of the leading Democratic journals of Eastern Ohio. He

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entertains progressive ideas on religion, is a Democrat in politics, and has voted for Van Buren, Polk, Cass, Pierce, Buchanan, Douglas, McClellan, Seymour, Greeley, Tilden and Hancock, as Presidential candidates. In 1853, he was elected Sheriff of Tuscarawas County. In 1855, he was re-nominated for Sheriff, and, although he ran 200 votes ahead of his ticket, he was defeated by the Know-Nothings, with the whole Democratic ticket that year. In Noveinber, 1861, he volunteered in the army, was commissioned Captain of Company B, in the Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was enraged in the battles of Iuka and Corinth. hiss.; was commissioned Major by Gov. Tod in December, 1862, and after a year and a half's service, resigned his commission in January, 1863. The Major has paid considerable attention to the drama, especially- in amateur theatricals, and is a fine elocutionist. In August, 1849, he married Miss Priscilla Casebeer, by whom he has three children-Sarah, Edwin and Priscilla. Mrs. Mathews died January 16, 1857, in her twenty-ninth year In July, 1866, Maj. Mathews married Miss Lizzie Grim, by whom he has two children-William and Adelia. All his children are living at this time.

F. C. MILLAR. a pioneer druggist of New Philadelphia, was born in Lancaster County. Penn., June 28, 18'26. His father, Jacob Millar, a native of the same county, was a manufacturer of woolen goods, and married Barbara Porter, who came from North Ireland to America in 1817 or 1818. She died in 1829, and Jacob Millar married, for his second wife. Henrietta Kryder, by whom he had two children, both living. F. C., one of three children by his father's first marriage, remained at home till ten years of age, when his father's failure in business obliged him to work for himself. He acquired the cigar-maker's trade and remained at the old home till sixteen years old. He was quite an adept at music, and gave instruction in the art until the age of twenty-two, when he came to Dover, Ohio, where he clerked for a time, then became station agent at the construction of the C. &. P. R. R,; he was afterward toll collector of the Ohio Canal. In 1858, he removed to New Philadelphia, and became a partner in the drug store of Hazlett & MIillar. which was afterward owned for thirteen years by O'Donnell & Millar. Mr. Millar then sold his interest to the senior partner, and opened a new store in partnership with his son. He is a member of the Dover Moravian Church, of the Royal Arcanum, is a stanch Republican, and for six years was member of the New Philadelphia Board of Education. Mr, Millar was married. August 23, 1853. to Lydia Bear, a native of Dover, and a member of the Lutheran Church. They have but one child, William H., in partnership with his father. He is married to Kate Rosemond, and has one child-Frankie.

JACOB MILLER, dealer in groceries, etc.. North Broadway, New Philadelphia, was born in Southwestern Germany• November 18, 1831, and came to America in 1854. He and a brother bought 114 acres of land near Phillipsburg, Jefferson Township. Our subject resided there till 1859, and then went to Lock No. 7, where he clerked till 1862. In that year he came to New Philadelphia; and embarked in his present business in a frame building on present site of City Block. In 1868. he bought half of his present building, and moved into it in 1869. In 1876, he purchased the south half, and has since occupied both lower rooms. In 1863, when Morgan made his raid through Ohio, Mr. Miller joined a volunteer cornpany, and in 1864, when Gov. Brough called out the troops, enlisted for 100 clays in Company- D, One Hundred and Sixty-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served five inonths, chiefly in the Shenandoah Valley of Vir ginia. Mr. Miller is a Republican in politics ; is a member of the New Philadelphia Board of Education ; was formerly connected with the I. O. O. F. fraternity. He was married, January 6, 1866, to Barbara Schoch, a native of Germany. but reared in this country. Of their three children, two are living Ida C. and Karl T.

MAJ. THOMAS MOORE, retired, New Philadelphia, was born in Lycoming County, Penn., April 21, 1812. son of Burris and Mary (White) Moore, both natives of Northampton County, Penn. They came to Ohio in the fall of 1835, and set-

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tled in Guernsey County. Two years later, they removed to Port Washington, this county, where Mrs. Moore died in 1831. Mr. Moore subsequently went West, and died in Iowa at the advanced age of ninety-three years. The subject of this sketch was a clerk in early life, and worked on the Ohio Canal at $10 per month. He taught school at Port Washington, and in the spring of 1847 removed to New Philadelphia, having purchased the Exchange Hotel, and was its genial landlord for four years. He had previously engaged in the same business at Port. Washington, and in Philadelphia, Penn. For ten years he followed mercantile pursuits at New Philadelphia, and also dealt in live stock. In connection with Charles H. Mitchener (now deceased) he established the Peoples' Deposit Bank of New Philadelphia. He once served as Postmaster of Johnsville, Montgomery Co., Ohio, and was a Director of the C., T. V. & W. (now C., L. & W.) R. R., from its inception until completion. He was one of the original six lessees of the Public Works of Ohio, by an act of the Legislature; and is the only survivor. Of later years, Mr. Moore has retired from active life; although he yet personally superintends the work on his beautiful farm of 120 acres, located between New Philadel phia and Dover. He is also the owner of extensive coal mines at New Castle. He is a member and a Trustee of the Baptist Church of New Philadelphia, and in politics is Republican. He has been a member of the Board of Education and of the Village Council. He was married, October 29, 1835, to Nancy, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Dixon They have had a family of four sons and five daughters, of whom but two, twin daughters. are now living. The third son, Thomas Edson Moore, in connection with Mr. Riches, an engraver of superior merit, published at Columbus, Ohio, "Moore's Melodies and American Poems," one of the finest illustrated volumes ever issued in America. He afterward went to New York City and established the Illustrated Weekly, increasing its circulation in nine months from 1,000 to 45,000 copies. His laborious efforts overtaxed his strength ; a sudden illness ensued, from the effects of which he died June 25, 1875, at the early age of twenty-nine years. His remains were brought from New York and interred in the beautiful cemetery at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

HENRY MOSHER, farmer and brick-maker. P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Albany County, N. Y., June 20, 1811, and is a son of George and Juda Mosher, natives of New York. where tile former died. The widow and family then moved to Goshen Township, where she married Robert Copeland. (Both are now deceased.) She was the mother of eight children, five of whom are living. Our subject was united in marriage in New York. October 2'2, 1834, with Susan, born in Albany, N. Y., April 5, 181'2, daughter of Francis and Margaret Delong, and in 1837 came to Ohio, where he purchased tile farm that he now lives on. This farm our subject and family cleared, and it is now among the finest farms on the Philadelphia plains. Mrs. Mosherdied September 16, 1880. To this union were born seven children, of whom five survive. viz.: George F., married to Louisa Brown, formerly McGregor ; Alven ; Henry P.. married to Susan Fenny Margaret, wife of David Watkins ; Mary, wife of Edwin Bourquin, deceased, Missouri E. and an infant. Our subject owns 100 acres of highly-cultivated land, and is both farmer and brick-maker. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1853 ; has filled tile office of Trustee of the township, also Infirmary Director of Tuscarawas County for two terms. Politically, he is a Democrat.

J. W. MORGAN, proprietor of tile " Miners' Home," Barnhill, Ohio, was born in Wales February 2, 1842. His parents. John and Mary (Thomas) Morgan, both died in Wales. He was reared in his native laud and dug coal in Wales for twelve years. He then came to America, and for some years was engaged in mining in various parts of tile United States. In June, 1882, he came to Barnhill and purchased the saloon stock and trade of Benjamin Beaus. He has named his resort the " Miners' Home," and enjoys tile best trade, in his line of business, in tile village, and is meeting with flue success. Mr. Morgan also runs a boarding house in connection with the saloon. He is Democratic in politics. He was

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married in Indiana, in 1872, to Jane Richardson, a native of Wales. Of the four children given them. three are living-Loiusa, John J. and Edward T.

J. T. O'DONNELL, attorney at law, New Philadelphia, was born in Mill Township, this county, November 9, 1849. His father, Thomas O'Donnell, a farmer of that township, married Miss S. C. Heller, daughter of John Heller, also of Mill Township. Of the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Donnell, five are now living. J. T. was reared on the farm until seventeen years of age, attending school at Hopedale and at New Hagerstown Academy, both in Harrison County. He taught school for five consecutive years, after which he read law for two years in the office of Judge Hance, of New Philadelphia, and was admitted to the bar. He at once became the law partner of his preceptor, under the firm name of Hance & O'Donnell. This partnership was dissolved in the fall of 1881. in consequence of the election of the senior -member of the firm to the Common Pleas bench. Since then, Mr. O'Donnell has practiced alone and has met with marked success. He is Republican in politics, and is a member of the New Philadelphia Lodge of Masons. He was married, October 10, 1878, to Miss M. R. Kilgore, a native of Salem Township. Their only child, a son, is deceased. Mrs. O'Donnell is a member of the Lutheran Church.

JUDGE JAMES PATRICK was born in Belfast, Ireland, on the 6th of August, 1872, died January 33, 1883. His parents were Scotch-Irish, and his "father was a highly respected merchant in that city. At the age of twenty-four, he emigrated to the United States. Being a printer by profession. he was for several years connected with the Aurora in Philadelphia, then published by Col. Duane. In the summer of 1819, he settled in New Philadelphia, where he established the Tuscarawas Chronicle, the first paper ever published in the county. His paper was conducted with marked ability, had a large circulation and was the leading newspaper in Eastern Ohio. He held many offices of public trust, was County Recorder, County Auditor, Government Land Agent, and served seven years as Common Pleas Judge. In 1846, he transferred his printing office to his eldest son and retired to private life. In early life. Judge Patrick was married to Catharine Westfall, daughter of Maj. Westfall, a Revolutionary officer, who served during the entire struggle for American independence, and was wounded at the storming of Stony Point, under the command of Gen. Anthony Wayne. Judge Patrick was called to mourn the death of his wife on the 1st of January, 1833, and he so cherished her in memory that he never remarried, but remained a widower over fifty years. In all the relations of life, Judge Patrick was a highly esteemed citizen. He was kind to the poor, and in the sixty-three years of his residence in New Philadelphia never commenced a law-suit, and left behind him a character of unblemished integrity. His was a well cultivated mind, with long habits of reading and study. He spent the evening of his life pleasantly in the companionship of his boobs and friends. All the children of Judge Patrick, three sons and three daughters, survive him. His eldest son, Andrew Patrick, studied law, was admitted to practice in 1845, and in the spring of 1846 became editor and proprietor of the Advocate, which he edited and published with great political adroitness, keeping his party in the ascendancy in the county until July, 1865, when he disposed of his printing office, retired from editorial life, and engaged in the banking business, in which he was very successful. In 1872, he was elected President of the Citizens' National Bank, and occupied that position until January, 1879, when he declined a reelection as President and retired from the active control of the bank. His second son, James Patrick, Jr., is a lawyer, standing high in the legal profession. He served the people as Public Prosecutor for several years, and for many years was a Director and Attorney of the Citizens' National Bank. In 1876; he was elected Common Pleas Judge, and served five years, discharging the duties devolving upon him with marked ability and impartiality. His third son, Abraham W. Patrick, is also a lawyer by profession, in which he has for twenty years held an eminent position and enjoyed a large and

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lucrative practice. He served four years as Public Prosecutor of the county, served one year as Probate Judge and declined a unanimous re-nomination, which was equivalent to an election. He also represented the people of his district in the State Senate, where he had the reputation of being an able debater and leading member. His eldest daughter was married to the late David McFarlane, of New Philadelphia, who departed this life in February, 1852. His second daughter, Anne, was married to Judge James Moffit, of New Philadelphia, who died May 1, 1877. His third daughter, Catherine, is married to Hon. Joseph Medill, editor and proprietor of the Chicago Tribune.

DR. R. POWLESON, retired physician, New Philadelphia, was born in New Jersey October 28, 1811, son of Isaac and Ann (Parrott) Powleson, both natives of New Jersey. Isaac Powleson was a shoe-maker by trade, and died September 2, 1821. His wife survived until February, 1877, when she passed away at the age of eighty-seven years. The subject of this sketch came to Ohio in 1830, taught school two years in Jefferson County, then resided four years in Belmont County. In the fall of 1836, he came to New Philadelphia, opened a small drug store, and, having read medicine at Bridgeport, commenced the practice of medicine. Three years later, he abandoned the drug business and remained an active practitioner until about six or seven years ago. He is the oldest physician in the county in point of practice, and has ridden twice as many miles as any physician in the county for the period of thirty years. In politics, the Doctor has been strongly Whig and Republican. For over five years, he was Postmaster of New Philadelphia during President Lincoln's administrations. He was married, June 8, 1832, to Elizabeth Church, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio. Six children were the fruits of this marriage, but two of whom are now living. Mrs. Powleson died December 14, 1844, and the Doctor was re-united in marriage, December 24, 1845, with Mrs. Celinda (Neighbor) Seaton. One daughter was born to them. By her former marriage Mrs. Celinda Powleson had two children.

A. T. RAIFF, retired merchant, New Philadelphia, was born in London, Ohio, May 4, 1824, the son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Korn) Raiff. Alexander, his father, was a native of Germany and a physician by profession. He came to America about 1818, read medicine at New York and Philadelphia, and about 1820 came to Tuscarawas County. Shortly afterward, he removed to Darbyville, and thence to London, Ohio, where he died in 1827, his wife preceding him to the grave one year. Of their five children, three are living. The subject of this sketch was reared in Holmes County, where in early life he learned the blacksmith trade. He came to New Philadelphia in 1846, and for twelve years carried on his trade and manufactured wagons and carriages. Then for three years was engaged in the livery business, and for one and a half years he was landlord of the Exchange Hotel. Mr. Raiff then entered the hardware trade, and conducted it successfully for about twenty years, disposing of his establishment in February, 1882, to Ouster, Roberts & Fribley. In politics, Mr. Raiff is Democratic. He was married, November 25, 1847, to bliss B. C. Baltzly. They have had six children, five of whom survive. Mrs. Raiff is a member of the English Lutheran Church.

P. H. READ, druggist, New Philadelphia, was born in this city June 10, 1855. His father, Hon. John B. Read, is a native of Downingtown, Penn., and came to this county- about 1830 or 1835. He located in New Philadelphia, and taught school for some time. He subsequently went to California, and engaged in mining and mercantile pursuits until about 1849, when he returned to Tuscarawas County, and has since resided on his farm near the city, in Goshen Township. He is Democratic in politics, and was the first Democrat elected to the State Legislature from this county, who changed the Democratic vote to what it is to-day. He was re-elected by an increased majority, serving two terms. He married Rebecca Hammel, who gave him ten children, seven of whom are living. P. H. Read was reared in New Philadelphia, and in 1873 entered Otterbein University at Wester-

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ville, Ohio, graduating from there in 1878. In early life; he worked at the blacksmith trade, but on coming back from college purchased the drug stock and trade of Alexander Moore, and has since conducted a successful business. Mr. Read is also Democratic in politics. He was married, May 27, 1880, to Ida Keller, a native of Trenton, in this county. They have two daughters-Evangeline and Carrie. Mrs. Read is a member of Sharon Moravian Church of Trenton. Ohio.

JAMES A. D. RICHARDS, attorney at law, New Philadelphia, was born at Boston, Mass., March 22; 1845, son of John D. and Margaret (Morrow) Richards. John D. Richards was a native and a merchant of Boston. He died August 15, 1847, aged thirty-four years. His wife was a native of Augusta, Me., and subsequently to the death of Mr. Richards married Col. Bennett Brittin, and now resides at Scotch Plains, N. J. James A. D. is one of two children ; the other, a sister, is deceased. He passed his early life at Boston, and there received a good education. Coming to Tuscarawas County in 1862, he taught school in various townships, and at Lockport for three years; then read law, and was admitted to the bar in September, 1867. He first commenced practice with D. W. Stambaugh for a short time, and then became the partner of J. Lee Webster. now a leading lawyer of Omaha, Neb. This partnership was continued two years. Afterward another was formed with F. Douthitt, and maintained about one year. Since that time, Mr. Richards has practiced alone, and now enjoys one of the best practices in the county. He is a member of Masonic Lodge and Chapter and the K. of P. Lodge at new Philadelphia. He was President of the Board of Education during the construction of the present fine school building. In politics, he is Democratic. Mr. Richards has been twice married. His first wife was Sarah A. Bucher a native of this county. But one child of this marriage survives. a daughter, Frances A. His second marriage was to Nancy D. Wilkin, a native of Washington County, Penn. She was reared in her native State, and removed with her parents to Coshocton; Ohio, and had the benefits of a liberal education. She read medicine for two years with Dr. J. D. Otis, of New Philadelphia, and graduated at the Medical Department of Wooster University, Cleveland, Ohio. Commencing a practice at New Philadelphia, two years later. she attended a course of lectures at the Polyclinic Institute, New York City. She then resumed practice at New Philadelphia, which is quite extensive and proportionately remunerative. She is the only lady physician in this portion of the State. For the past year she has been Secretary of the Tuscarawas County Medical Society.

JAMES M. ROMIG, merchant and Postmaster. Barnhill, was born in Mill Township March 2, 1853. His parents are Abraham and Susan (Warren) Romig. The former is a native of Pennsylvania, and came to this counts when quite young. He is a tailor by trade, but of late years has been engaged in farming. and now resides in this township. Our subject is one of tell children. and was reared in Mill, Warwick and Goshen Townships. He assisted his father on the farm until twenty-two years of age. In 1877. he bought out the mercantile stock of James McDavey, of Barnhill, and has since continued the business with fair success. He is a strong Republican, and in September, 1882, was appointed by Postmaster General Howe to his present position. He was formerly connected with New Philadelphia Lodge. No. 73, K. of P.. but is now a member of La Belle Lodge, No. 160, K. of P., of Barnhill. He was married. September 22, 1881, to Adella Marty, a native of this county. They have one daughter, Netta C. Mrs. Romig is a member of the Plains M. E. Church of this township.

SAMUEL RUFER, blacksmith, and Commissioner of Tuscarawas County. was born in Switzerland February 18, 1834. His father, Stephen Rufer, came to America in 1843, locating in York Township. this county. where he farmed until his death in 1868. He married Magdalena Fuhrer, who died in this county in 1844. They had eleven children, five living, and three in this county, Our subject was the fifth child of this large family, and only received a fair education by his own individual efforts. At eighteen years of age, he came to New Philadelphia

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and learned the blacksmith trade with Jacob Young. He has since followed that trade, working seventeen years in Lockport, and is considered one of the best blacksmiths in the county. He makes a specialty of dressing mill picks ; is well known all over the county, and has been successful in business. Mr. Rufer is a stanch Democrat; was Trustee of Goshen Township for five years, and in the fall of 1882 was elected to his. present position for a term of three vears. He is a member of Shoenbrun Lodge, No. 430, I. O. O. F., of New Philadelphia. He was married, on Christmas of 1857, to Rose Reidenbach, a native of Tuscarawas County, of Swiss parentage. Five children have been born to them, only two living-Ida and Laura. Minnie, Charlie and Augustus are deceased. Mr. Rufer and family are members of the German Reformed Church.

DAVID RUMMELL, a well known citizen of this county and township, is a native of New Philadelphia, where he was born December 26, 1816. His father, George Rummell, was probably a native of Little York, Washington Co., Penn., and came to this county when a young man. He was a carpenter by trade, and located in New Philadelphia, where he lived till his death, and erected many of the substantial frame residences of the embryo city. He died in 1827 or 1828, aged about forty years. He married Catherine Stiffler, a native of Pennsylvania, who accompanied her father, George Stiffler, to New Philadelphia in 1802. George Rummell and wife had seven children, all living. Mrs. Rummell subsequently married Jacob Walters, and bore him two children. Mrs. Walters died in the West, about 1863, aged about sixty-eight years. David Rummell was reared in New Philadelphia, and early learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked for nineteen years. In 1850, he purchased 100 acres of his present farm (now consisting of 306 acres), where he has since resided-a period of thirty-three years. He is a member of the Democratic party, and has served as Director of Shoenbrun School District No. 8. He was married, in 1842, to Catherine Casebeer, a native of this county. They had two children-Alvin, married Sarah Young, and resides in Waynesburg, Ohio ; and Martha A., widowed wife of D. Baltzly (deceased). Mrs. Rummell died in 1846, and in 1848 Mr. Rummell married her sister, Rosanna Casebeer, who is the mother of eight children, seven living - George (married Ellen Romig, and is farming in this township), John (married Magpie E. Frew, and is also farming in Goshen Township), Luther (at home), Mary, Annetta, Elizabeth and Walter W. Jacob is deceased. Mr. Rummell, wife and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of New Philadelphia.

JOSEPH SCHLAFLY, SR., farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born, July 18, 1814, in the Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. He came to America, and to this county in 1839. Here he commenced the life of a farmer although the country was at that time a complete wilderness. Subsequently he settled on a farm at the head of the famous Goshen Valley. This farm consists of 136 acres of excellent land, which our subject, by his own industry, has subdued from its original wild state. But four acres were cleared when he took possession. Mr. Schlafly was married, in 1840, to Barbara Sweitzer, also a native of Switzerland. To this union have been born nine children, living-Moritz, John, Simon, Joseph, Andrews, Franklin, Sarah, Rosanna and Amanda. Mr. and Mrs. Schlatly and family are members of the Moravian Church. In politics, he is a Democrat.

SAMUEL SCHLUP, wholesale dealer in wines and liquors, and dealer in cigars, West High street, New Philadelphia, is a native of Auburn Township; and son of Mrs. Schlup, who came to this county from Switzerland about 1845. He is a cooper by trade, but a farmer by occupation, and now resides in Wyandot County, Ohio. He married Annie raiser, also a native of Switzerland, who died in 1860. aged about thirty-five years. She was the mother of seven children, five living. Our subject was reared mostly in Wyandot County. He learned the carpenter trade while young, and worked at it for two years. He then went to Pittsburgh, Penn.. and engaged in the liquor business, remaining there for ten years. In 1876, Mr. Schlup located in New Philadelphia, where he has since re-

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sided. He owns and occupies a two-story brick building, 21x70 feet in size, well stocked with foreign and domestic liquors. This is the only wholesale liquor house in Tuscarawas County, and Mr. Schlup has met with very good success in his business. Politically, he votes with the Democratic party.

E. SCHMIDT, a well known German citizen of this city, was born in Germany April 9, 1828, and is a son of Christian and Christina (Warner) Schmidt. He was reared in his native country, and when fourteen years of age learned the milling trade, working at it there for six years. He also worked two years at millwrighting, and served as a soldier for three years. In 1854. he came to America, and located at Lockport, in this county, where he worked by the day for two years. He then commenced the butcher business, and continued it for eighteen years with good success. He subsequently erected a good brick business block on North Broadway, and there carried on the meat, provision and liquor business for eight years. Then started a boarding house in same building, and ran it for three years. In 1881. he erected the Schmidt (now the Sherman) House, and carried on the hotel until January 27, 1883, when it was leased to Zeely Bros., of Canton, Ohio. He sold the building in July of same year. Mr. Schmidt is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and Democratic in politics. He was married in this county, August 28, 1858, to Magdalena Witmar, a native of Switzerland. Seven children have been born to them, only three living-Ernest. Edward and Minnie. Airs. Schmidt and family are also members of the Lutheran Church.

GODFREY SCHOCH, baker and confectioner, New Philadelphia. was born in Baden; Germany, November 14, 1840. His father, Karl Schoch, was also a native of Baden, and a baker by trade. He came to Ohio in 1847, and located at Dover, where he carried on a bakery for many years. He is now residing on the Ridge road, in this township, engaged in the growing of grapes, and the manufacture of wine. He married Josephine Rosruker, a native of Baden. who bore him eleven children, nine living. The subject of this notice was reared mostly in New Philadelphia, and obtained a fair education. He learned the baker's trade with his father, and established himself in the business in 1866. He has continued it since with fair success. Mr. Schoch is Democratic in politics. He was married in 1872, to Catherine A., daughter of Jacob Doerschuk, of Goshen Town ship. Three children have been born to them, two living-Edward and William. Mrs. Schoch is a member of the German Reformed Church.

B. P. SCOTT, Secretary and Treasurer of the Tuscarawas Valley Salt Association, residence New Philadelphia, was born in Washington County, Penn., January 24, 1834. His parents Benjamin and Susan (McCandless) Scott were natives of the same county, and there died. Our subject there remained till nineteen years of age, and then came to Harrison County, Ohio, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits for twelve years. He was in Illinois three years, and in 1868 came to New Philadelphia with J. 11. Custer ; he engaged in the hardware business, and remained in that for eight and a half years. Then accepted present position. The company handle the product of all the salt furnaces in this county.

MICHAEL SEIBOLD, brewer, a resident of Blake's Mills, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born May 5, 1849, in Wurtemberg, Germany, where he received his education. He came to this country, landing at Cincinnati, Ohio, on the day he was eighteen years old. Having learned the trade of brewer in Germany, he commenced working at that business in Cincinnati. In 1871, he married Anna M. Carddol, a native of Prussia, but at that time a native of Warsaw, Ill. To this union five children were born-Automa, Julia, Henry H., John and M. William. In 1876, Mr. Seibold came to this place and entered into partnership with Mr. Adolph Hafenbrak in the New Philadelphia Brewery. This brewery was established by Michael Berger about the year 1863, and at the time of his decease, in 1871 it passed into the hands of Rudolph Kapitzky. In 1876, it was purchased

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by its present owners, known by the firm name of Hafenbrak & Seibold. Nearly the entire establishment has been rebuilt by them, and considerable additions have been made. The proprietors are well known as industrious and enterprising business men. They have built up a large trade. extending to many of the surrounding towns, and. as brewers, have a reputation second to none in the trade. Our subject has a fine residence and property on South Broadway street, Blake's Mills. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. In politics, is a Democrat. He has been a member of the Council of his village since its incorporation, and long a member of its Board of Education. His family are adherents of the Catholic Church.

G. SENHAUSER, a former clothier of New Philadelphia, now residing at Helvetia. W. Va., was born at St. Gallen, Switzerland, and there raised and educated. When young, he was employed as a travelling salesman throughout Switzerland and Germany, for a wholesale tobacco house. and when twenty-one years of age, came to America. He was keeper of the light house at Cape Henlopen, N. J., for one year, and then went to Thompsonville, Conn.. where he was employed as "loom fixer" in a factory for six years. About 1807, he came to New Philadelphia, and was a clerk for John P. Chapin for twelve years. Then started in business, and continued therein till March, 1883, when he sold a half interest to his son, Nor man W., and went to Helvetia, W. Va. He married Margaret Willi, a native of Switzerland. Five children are living, three sons and two daughters.

NORMAN W. SENHAUSER, of G. Senhauser & Son,clothiers, New Philadelphia, was born in this city. Dec. 30.1808. He was well educated. and spent five years in W. Virginia, a portion of the time being employed in teaching school. He then returned home. and clerked for Kaderly & Burn for five years. On March 1. 1883, he purchased a half interest in the clothing business of his father, and is now con ducting the business, enjoying a good, substantial trade. Mr. Senhauser is a member of the New Philadelphia Lodge, No. 107. I. O. O. F., and Democratic in politics. He was married March 10, 1881, to Alice, daughter of John Parr, of New Philadelphia. They have one son-Norman Edwin. Mr. and Mrs. Senhauser are members of the German Reformed Church.

J. M. SHANKS, Superintendent of the Brock Hill Coal Mine, Pike Run, was born in Harrison County. Ohio, January 12, 1801. His grandfather is James Shanks. now living in Iowa at eighty years of age. His father was William Shanks, a native of Fayette County, Penn., and an engineer and machinist by trade. he removed to Harrison, and subsequently to Carroll County. Ohio, where he was engineer on one of the first locomotives (manufactured in England) to run in the United States. It was run between Oneida and Carrollton. Mr. Shanks died about three years ago. He married Susannah Jones, a native of Pennsylvania, but reared in Harrison County, Ohio. Site died in 1869. She was the mother of three children, our subject the only one in this county. He lived successively in Carrollton, Bowerston and Newcomerstown, Ohio, until 1869, when he engaged in " railroading " on the "Pan Handle " road for five or six years. In F February, 1S78, he came to Pike Run, and was engineer of the ventilator for awhile, In the latter part of 1880, took charge of the two mines of his employers (0. Young & Co., of El yria, Ohio). and, since January, 1883, has had charge of Brock Hill Mine, and lately of the mine at Flushing, Belmont County. He now resides in New Philadelphia. Mr. Shanks is Democratic in politics. He was married. December 20, 1877, to Mary M. Scott, a native of Stark County, Ohio. They have one son-William. Mrs. Shanks is a member of the Baptist Church of Canton. Ohio.

WILLIAM SHARP, of William Sharp & Sons, founders and machinists, South Broadway, New Philadelphia, was born in the State of New York July 10, 1832. His father, John Sharp, was a native of England, and a manufacturer of woolens. He died in New Philadelphia about 1803. His wife was Martha Smith, a native of Rhode Island, who died six or seven years ago. Our subject accom-

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panied his parents to Steubenville, Ohio, when about ten years of age. He spent the forepart of his life in a woolen factory, and subsequently learned the machinist trade with Mr. Kenyon, of Steubenville. He came to New Philadelphia in 1859, and worked for English & Dixon for four or five years. Then brought a portable saw mill here, the first ever used in this county. He bored two oil wells at Smith's Ferry, Beaver County, Penn., and a salt well at Goshen (the first in the county). He subsequently assisted in erecting and starting the New Philadelphia Planing Mills, and two or three years later the New Philadelphia Paper Mills. Nine months after this, he engaged in his present business with Joseph Fox. One son became a partner, about ten or eleven years ago, and the younger son about one and a half years ago. Mr. Sharp is Republican in politics, and was a Councilman in New Philadelphia for six years. He was united in marriage about thirty years ago, with Mary Johnson, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio. They have three children-John, William and Addie. Mrs. Sharp is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN I. SMITH, retired druggist, New Philadelphia, was born at Hagerstown, Md., September 1, 1809. His father, George Smith, was a native of Alexandria (then in the District of Columbia), Va., and a painter by trade. He died at Hagerstown, Md. He married Elizabeth Dusing, also a native of Maryland, who bore him three children, two now living. Mrs. Smith died in this city. Our subject was reared in Maryland, and there learned the saddler's trade. in 1830 he came to Ohio, arriving at Steubenville March 30. He then went to Canton. and there worked at his trade for three years. He then removed to Shanesville. in this county, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1837 ; thence to Dover, Ohio, and engaged in same business until spring of 1841. Then came to New Philadelphia, and was engaged in the merchant and milling trade till 1847 ; then embarked in the drug business, and continued at that till January 1?, 1874. when he disposed of his stock and trade to Alexander Moore. Since then he has lived a retired life. Mr. Smith is a member of the New Philadelphia Lodge and Encampment (I. O. O. F.), and is in belief a Spiritualist. He is Republican in politics, and served two or three years as City Treasurer. He was married, at Canton. Ohio. December 30, 1830, to Marinda Sterling. a native of that, city. They had eight children given them, only three of whom are living, one daughter in Missouri and two in New Philadelphia. On December 30, 1850, Mr. and Mrs. Smith celebrated their golden wedding, having been married half a century.

J. M. SMITH, physician and surgeon. North Broadway, New Philadelphia. is a native of Washington County. Ohio, and a son of Richard P. and Mary (Miller) Smith, both natives of Harrison County, Ohio. The former is a farmer of Harrison County at present time of writing. Our subject was taken to Harrison County by his parents when but four years of age. and obtained a good education at Hopedale and Mt. Union Colleges, in Ohio. When fifteen years of age. he commenced teaching school, and was engaged at that for three winter and two sum mer seasons. He then commenced the study of medicine at Deerville, Ohio. with Dr. W. K. Smith. remaining with him one year: then went to Cincinnati and studied for three years under Drs. Aub & Rothacker, of the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery ; graduated from that institution in spring of 1879, and was one of the six graduates selected from the medical College of Cincinnati to serve as House Surgeon of the Cincinnati Hospital : held that position one year, and in April, 1880, located in New Philadelphia. Since residing here. has built up a large and lucrative practice. Dr. Smith is a member of the United States Surgeon's Examining Board for Pensions. also of the Tuscarawas County Medical Society.

R. SNYDER. baker and confectioner. No. 14 South Broadway, New Philadelphia; was born in Switzerland. December 25, 1836. His parents, Christian and Elizabeth (Gruneg) Snyder, came to America with twelve children, in 1851 locat ing on Stone Creek, in this county. Mr. Snyder was a first-class cabinet-maker.

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and carried on a shop at Lockport, until his death. Mrs. Snyder is living, and resides at Lockport. Five of the twelve children are living, three in this county. Our subject received a fair German education in Switzerland, and attended English school but a short period. He learned the baker's trade, at Dubuque, Iowa, and pastry cooking on the Ohio and Mississippi River steamboats. In 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was detailed to work in the bake-shop at Camp Chase (Columbus, Ohio), where he remained one and a half years. He then returned to New Philadelphia, and established himself in his present business, at which he has met with good success. Mr. Snyder owns a very comfortable brick residence at No. 144 West High street. He was leader of the New Philadelphia band, during its organization, and played in the Opera House orchestra ; is connected with the I. O. O. F., and Masonic fraternities; Democratic in politics, and a member of the New Philadelphia Board of Education. He was married, August 21, 1861, to Anna E. Slagel, a native of Switzerland. They have had ten children, seven living-Clara, Charles, Della, Frank, Emma, Edson and Hellen. Mrs. Snyder is a member of the German Reformed Church, and the children are members of the Methodist Episcopal denomination.

G. L. TINKER, physician and surgeon, office on South Broadway, New Philadelphia, was born at Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, June 19, 1843. Is a son of Charles Tinker, also a native of Kingsville, and a machinist by trade. He now resides at Ashtabula. He married Mary J. Webster, also of Kingsville, who is the mother of five children. four living. Our subject, at eight years of age, removed with his parents to Portage County, Ohio, where he resided about fifteen years. He attended school at the Eclectic Institute, of Hiram, Ohio, under James A. Garfield and subsequently taught school in Minnesota. He began the study of medicine under Dr. S. G. Clark, of Cleveland, with whom he remained nearly a year, and afterward attended the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, from which he graduated in May, 1868. He commenced practice at Fowler, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and in 1872, came to New Philadelphia and opened an office. He is the only eclectic physician in the city, and one of four or five in the county. His practice has been a very successful one, more especially in acute diseases, typhoid fever, diphtheria, pneumonia.. etc. He is a member of the Ohio State Eclectic Association, and Democratic in politics. Dr. 'Pinker was married, August 21, 1573, to Emma M., daughter of John S. Sharp, of New Philadelphia. They had two ebildren, one son living - Charles, Mrs Tinker is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of New Philadelphia.

FRED WALTER, publisher of Der Beobachter, New Philadelphia, was born in Rhine-Bavaria, May 2. 1836, son of Nicholas and Mary A. (Pfirmann) Walter, who emigrated to America in 1838, and located at Dover, Ohio, in August of that year. Nicholas Walter had been a fisherman in Germany; he died at Dover, Ohio, in 1842 ; his wife survived until 1868. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of seven children. He was reared mostly at Dover, and there attended English school under the tuition of Rev. L. F. Kampman. He acquired a limited German education in the German Reformed and Lutheran Church schools. In 1852, Fred learned the printer's trade in, the office of the Dover Citizen, and two and a half years later he entered the office of Der Deutsche in Ohio, remaining until the paper collapsed. In 1855; he came to New Philadelphia, and was successively compositor and foreman with Mr. J. D. Elliott, and partner with C. H. Matthews in the office of the Ohio Democrat, remaining till the fall of 1868. The next spring. Mr. Walter and Nicholas Montag founded Der Beobachter, and; three years later, Mr. Walter and Samuel R. Minnig became the proprietors, and have since published it with better success than was anticipated. Mr. Walter was married, May 30,1861, to Sarah E. Christy, a native of Willoughby, Take County, Ohio. They have six children living Alma M., Edgar A., Maggie ie L., Wilma, Ida and Victor H. In the autumn of 1883, Mr. Walter was elected Auditor of Tuscarawas

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County, and will soon enter upon the duties of the office. He is a member of both Lodge and Encampment of the I. O. O. F., and has always been a Democrat.

W. H. WALTON, of Walton & Custer, dealers in general merchandise, New Philadelphia, was born in Warwick Township December 14, 1S19.His grandfather, Boaz Walton, was a native of Rhoades, Northampton County, Penn. His son, Josiah Walton, wits born in Clay Township. this county, and has been it farm er of Warwick Township nearly all of his life. He Married Martha Wright, who bore him three children. two living. His second wife (mother of our subject) was Sarah Shaffer, a native of York Township. Eight children have been born to them, four living. W. FT. Walton lived on the home farm till nineteen years of age, and then went to Trenton, where he was employed as a clerk for three or four years. He then came to Now Philadelphia, and embarked in mercantile trade. The present partnership of Walton & Caster was formed in March. 1879. The firm has met wIth good success. Mr. Walton is a charter member of the Royal Arcanum of New Philadelphia; Republican ill politics, and in the spring of 1333. was elected Treasurer of Goshen Township. He was married, April 11, l 877 to Elzyra Link, a native of Ragersville. Auburn Township. They have one daughter -Josephine. Mrs. Walton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of New Philadelphia.

JAMES WATKINS (familiarly known as "Uncle Jimmy Watkins") residin- on file road from New Philadelphia to Uhrichsville, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 2,. 1816. His father. JOhn Watkins, was a native of Delaware and a farther by Occupation. He came to Ohio about 1803, awl removed to Guernsey County in 1821, where he died about 1861 or 1862. He married Elizabeth Belch, a native of Virginia who became the mother or six children. Four of these are living, but our subject is the only one in this county. Mother died about 1813, aged eighty-five year's. James Watkins was reared mostly in Guernsey County, and in early life ran what was called a "knock out" threshing machine, for five successive falls and winters. He was married in Harrison County. and farmed there for six years; there, in 1816, he came to this county with his family and some sheep, and located ill this township. Ile has owned several farads, and owns 133 acres where he slow resides. He is not as vigorous as in early life, but, to use his own words "I do a right smart of farmin' yet.' He is it member of the he Methodist Episcopal denomination, and assisted materially in the erection of the Plains Church of this township. He was "born a Whig" of late years has been a Republican. He was married, June 5, 1839 to Mary Dolvin, a native of Carroll County, Ohio. Of their six children, five are living- Phebe A.. wife of Jacob Wagner, a farmer of this township; John, superintendent of a the factory at Monmouth, Warren Co.. Ill.; James with brother John in Illinois, Mary A. wife of Isaac Failar, of Iron County, Mo. and Richard; at home. Elizabeth is deceased. Mrs. Watkins and family are also members of the, Plains Church.

D. W. WATKINS, farmer and miner. residing on the Rockford road in Goshen Township, was born at Pittsburgh, Penn. April 5, 1852. His father, Watkin Watkins, was an engineer by trade, but followed mining as an occupation. He died in 1865, his death being caused by at fall from a horse. He married Catherine Morgan. who now resides in New Philadelphia with a daughter. They were the parents of five children. all living and residents of Tuscarawas County. David W. was reared in the city of Pittsburgh, and there resided until 1874 being engaged in mining for eighteen years of that period. He then came to this county and since then has been employed in the Brock Hill coal mine of Pike Run. in this township. In July, 1880 he bought fifty acres of the old Swearingen farm. where he now resides. Mr. Watkins carries on the farm with some help and devotes a portion of his time to the raising of stock principally cattle. He is a member of La Belle Lodge. No. 160, K. of P.. of Barnhill and republican in politics. He was married, September 16, 1877, to Margaret, daughter of Henry

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Mosher, a well-known citizen of this township. They have two children-Henry M. and J. L. D. Mrs. Watkins is a member of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church of this township.

J. FOSTER WILKIN, Prosecuting Attorney of Tuscarawas County, residence, New Philadelphia, was born February 26, 1853, at Haliday's Cove, West Virginia. His father, Andrew J. Wilkin, a native of Washington County, Penn., married Mary M. Wilcoxen, a native of Hancock County, W. Va. Both parents are living at Newcomerstown, where his father is engaged in the milling business. Our subject is the eldest of seven children, four living. His parents first located at Coshocton. Ohio, in 1853, whence they removed to Newcomerstown in 1865, where he was sent to school to Rev. U. Jesse Knisely. He taught the grammar depart ment of the village school in 1871 ; attended college at Washington, Penn., in 1572. and at the University of Wooster. Ohio, in 1873, and was Principal of the Trenton Schools in 1874. He studied law with J. A. D. Richards, and was admitted to practice at Steubenville, Ohio. April. 1877. He was his preceptor's law partner for one year, since when he has been alone ; and hard study, diligence and rectitude have won hire an enviable practice and position at the bar. He was appointed a County School Examiner in 1880, and resigned after one year. Mr. Wilkin is a Democrat, a Presbyterian and an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of New Philadelphia,. He was married, June 22, 1876, to Virginia, Smith, eldest daughter of G. B. Smith, of Newcomerstown. They have four children -Wilbur D., David R., Marcia B. and Garratt S.

J. WILLIAMS, dental surgeon, New Philadelphia, was born in Fairfield Township October 11, 1832. His parents, Silas and Sarah (Lappin) Williams, were both natives of this county, and had twelve children, nine of whom yet survive. Siias Williams died October 1, 1848, aged fifty-two years and one month. His wife died September 11, 1839, aged forty years and three months. The subject of this sketch was the eighth child of this large family. He was reared on the farm in Fairfield Township, and graduated at 'Mount Union College in 1859. He then studied dentistry with Dr. H. S. Stone, of New Philadelphia, and for a year, from 1861 to 1862, was his partner. Dr. Williams then purchased the practice of his preceptor, and has ever since enjoyed a large and successful practice. He is a graduate of the Ohio Dental College at Cincinnati, and is a member of the American Dental Association, and of the Ohio State Dental Society, of which he has been President. He is now a member of the State Board of Dental Examiners. His religious affiliation is with the M. E. Church. He is a Mason and an Odd Fellow; in politics is Republican, and has been a member of the City Council and Board of Education. Dr. Williams was married, March 29, 1855, to Catherine Clark, a native of Harrison County, Ohio. Her parents, Benjamin and Eleanor Clark. are natives of the province of New Brunswick. They have had four children-Edward McClean and Willie Edgar, now deceased, and B. C. and Charlie E. B. C., the eldest son, is a graduate in dentistry of the University of Michigan, and is now practicing his profession at Kansas City, Mo.

VALENTINE WILLS, a resident of Goshen Township since 1833, was born at New Lancaster, Ohio, September 3, 1824. His father, David Wills, was born in Wilmington State of Delaware, April 11, 1795, and his grandfather was a native of Londonderry. Ireland, the youngest of three brothers-Robert, William and David Wills. He emigrated to Wilmington, Del., in 1783, and was married to Mary Jordan, of Newcastle, Del., in 1786. She was born in England April 4, 1761). They had six children-Robert, William, David, Sarah, Martha and Isabell. Grandfather D. Wills came to Licking County, Ohio, in 1803, where he had a tract of land, upon which he settled and died in 1826. He married Catherine Shuler, in 1521, be whom was a family of nine children, four boys and five girls; seven of whom are now living, and six have large families. Our subject's father came to this county in 1833; went to Canada in what was called the. patriot war of 1837, and died suddenly at Maumee City in 1837. Our subject's mother, C.

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Wills, died in September, 1875, aged seventy-four years. She was blind for twenty-four years previous to her death. Valentine Wills was dependent upon his own industry at ten years of age, and was apt and generally successful in his undertakings, and made friends by his industry and resolution to accomplish whatever he undertook, making brick, boating, sawing lumber and filling contracts of various kinds. He was married, in 1848. to Jerusha Everet, by whom he has two children-David and Mary C., both married. Was married to his present wife. Sarah Furney, in 1857. They have four sons and one daughter-Charles H., George W.. Francis M., Albert E. and Clara, all born on the home farm as named above. Charles H. Wills was married. April 24. 1883, to Bell B. Miskimens, of Coshocton County, Ohio, and now lives on his father's Dover farm.