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FRANCIS ANKNEY, farmer. P. O. Yorktown, was born on February 28, 1835, and is the only son of Jacob and Elizabeth Margaret (Gernand) Ankney. Jacob Ankney came from Somerset. Penn., to this county, in 1815, and engaged in farming in York Township until his decease, which occurred February 10, 1880; his wife died February 24, of the same year. They bad two children born to them-Francis and Margaret Ann. Mrs. Ankney was the daughter of John Francis and Elizabeth Gernand, who had emigrated from Witchenstine, Berlinberg. Prussia, to York, Penn., in 1798. The subject of this sketch was married. October 25, 1860, to Miss Mary E. Strickmaker, and to them were born four children, viz., Clara Ann, wife of John Gintz; Caroline Josephine, wife of Joseph Winkler; Emery Henry Gernand, and Lydia Frances (deceased). There being a separation in this marriage, Mr. Ankney was again united in marriage. April 5, 1877, to Miss Mary Gintz, by whom ho has had four children--Jacob Christian Francis, Nora Naola, and twins who are deceased. Mr. Ankney and family are members of the German Reformed Church. and he is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 59. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for about twelve years as well all the township offices. except that of Supervisor and Constable, with honor to himself and his constituents. He owns 465 acres of well-improved land. wellstocked and with good farm buildings on same.

JOHN BLEININGER, farmer, P. O. Blackband, was born in York Township. Tuscarawas County, Ohio, August 12, 1845. and is a son of Frederick and Louisa (Benfer) Bleininger. His parents were also born in this township where they were married, August 1, 1844, rearing a family of three children -George. Daniel and John. The father of our subject died January 23, 1854. and the widow has since resided with our subject on the farm. She and her heirs are owners of one of the finest farms in York Township, which comprises 245 acres of improved land, containing good farm buildings. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Our subject still remains in the single state, and is a well respected farmer.

DANIEL BLEININGER. farmer, P. O. Blackband, was born in York Township, this county and State. March 15, 1852. His parents. Frederick and Louisa (Benfer) Bleininger, are also natives of this township, where they were married, August l, 1844. To them were born three children--George, John and Daniel. Frederick Bleininger died January 23, 1854. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, September 15, 1879, with Miss Lavinia Mizer, which union has been blessed with two children-Amanda Ellen and John Wesleyen. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Bleininger owns a portion of the old Bleininger farm. which is known as the finest piece of land in Tuscarawas County.

JOHN BLOUS, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in York County. Penn., April 11, 1819. His parents were John and Rosana (Stermer) Blous, natives of Pennsylvania, who reared a family of five children, viz.. Lydia, wife of James Winkelpleck: George, deceased; Mary, wife of Daniel Van Oistern. John: Anna, wife of Joseph Kitsmiller, all born in York County, Penn. John Blous. our subject. came to Tuscarawas County in 1836, and located bore a farm on which he has since resided. He was married. August

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15, 1841, to Miss Catherine Elizabeth Kuhn, and has been blessed with a family of seven children, their names as follows: Henry, John Daniel; Rosanna Catherine. wife of George Meese: Mary Elizabeth, wife of William Romig; Anna Eliza, deceased, wife of John Rice; Emanuel and Joseph Wesley (both deceased). The family are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Blous owns 203 acres of land, all well improved. He is one of the old pioneers of York Township, who have contributed greatly to the advancement of education.

SARAH and MARY DEARDORFF, P. O. Yorktown, are natives of Virginia, where the former was born in June of 1805, the latter of 1807. They are daughters of Samuel and Rebecca (Cox) Deardorff, and sisters to John Deardorff. Their parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Tuscarawas County in 1811, settling in York Township. They are owners of 139 acres of land, which is well improved and contains excellent farm buildings. They are members of the Lutheran Church, and have done much for the advancement of education and the improvement of society generally.

HENRY E. ESPENSCHIED, jeweler and Postmaster, Yorktown, was born in Auburn Township, Tuscarawas County. Ohio, April 16, 1854. He is a son of Philip and Margaret Espenschied, natives of Germany. Our subject was married, April 19, 1881, to Miss Elizabeth Kuhn. born May 16, 1860, in York Township, and to them has been born one child, Charles Curtis, born April 15, 1882. Mr. Espenschied. received the appointment of Postmaster when the office was first located in this township, November 11, 1881: and has since remained in that capacity. He started in the jewelry business in Yorktown with John H. Winkler (who soon after died), and is still doing a successful business. Mr. Espenschied is known as an energetic, trustworthy citizen, and he and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church.

BENJAMIN FISHER, farmer. P. O. Canal Dover. was born in Pennsylvania February 13, 1830, and is a son oŁ Frederick and Catherine (hurts) Fisher. He was a member of a family of nine children, viz.: George, Mathias. Hosea, Benjamin, Pauline (wife of Philip Ebert), Regenia (deceased), Caroline (wife of Nathan Bair), Rebecca (deceased, wife of John Kohr), and Rachel (wife of Joseph Aleshouse). Frederick Fisher came with his family to this State about the year 1834, and settled in Sandy Township, where Mrs. Fisher died in 1843. He then moved to Dover Township, same year, and resided there until his death, which occurred in 1853. Our subject was married in August of 1863, to Mrs. Catharine (Wasman) Rosenberry, and by her had one child, Ida Catherine, who is still at home. Mrs. Fisher died in 1865, and on June 10 of the following year our subject was united in marriage with Cynthia, daughter of John Rutan and Elizabeth (Younkman) Sheplar. natives of Pennsylvania. The latter died in Bethlehem Township, Stark County, Ohio, where the family were located. Mr. Sheplar is residing in Louisville, where he had charge for a number of years of the United Brethren Church, as pastor, but has since re tired. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have been made the 'parents of five children, of whom two, Jennie May and James Harvey, are deceased, and Emma, Alice, Mary Julia and Earl Benjamin still survive. The family are members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Fisher has held the office of Township Trustee for several terms, and has a fine farm of 100 acres highly cultivated land, containing excellent buildings thereon.

GEORGE FISHER, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born November 30, 1830, son of Henry and Elizabeth Fisher, the former of whom is a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ohio. Henry Fisher was born in 1795, and in 1818 came to this county; here he settled, and purchased a small farm from the proceeds of day labor, continuing to increase in this world's goods until he had acquired 166 acres of well-improved land. He was the parent of eleven

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children, viz. : John, Daniel, Solomon, George, Joseph, Anna, Elizabeth, Lydia. Henry, Mary and Catherine. Of these, two are deceased--Henry, who died June 2, 1882, and Elizabeth, March 30, 1880. The subject of this sketch was married, March 27, 1856, to Miss Sarah A. Walters, and has had a family of thirteen children, viz.: John William, Henry B., Mary Jane, James Monroe, Sarah Matilda, Clara Alice, George Abraham, Emma Lillie, Mae, Barkley Wallace, Elsworth, Della Ann and a child who died in infancy. All are unmarried and at home, and the family are members of the Church of God. Mr. Fisher has held the office of School Director for a number of years with honor, and is the owner of 104 acres of well-cultivated land, well stocked, and with good farm buildings on same.

JOHN JACOB FOEHL, merchant, Blackband, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, whence he emigrated in 1865, coming to this country and settling in Stark County, Ohio. In 1866, he married Mary Sperrle, by whom he has had a family of ten children-Amelia Margaret, John Jacob, Christina Mary, Charles, Elizabeth, Rosa Catherine, Gustave Adolph, Emma Matilda, and two infants, deceased. In 1873, they removed to Tuscarawas County. Mrs. Foehl's parents were John Jacob and Margaret Sperrle, natives of Germany. She came to America in 1866, and located in Stark County. Mr. Foehl is doing a large mercantile business, and has the post office and station agency at Blackband. He and family are members of the German Reformed Church. He is also a member of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 430, in good standing.

CHRISTIAN FOX, farmer, P. O. Yorktown, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio., October 22, 1829, a son of Leopold and Elizabeth Fox. Leopold Fox was born in Germany in 1789, and came to this country about 1826, locating in this county immediately after his arrival, and engaged in farming. He had worked at the trade of shoe-maker in his native country His wife was a daughter of a Mr. Kuhn. and they were married in this country, and had a family of five children, their names as follows: Mary Ann. wife of Nicholas Winkles; Christian, Leopold, John, and a child who died in infancy. Our subject's father died in 1850, and was followed by the widow in 1852. They came to this township among the first. and acquired a fine farm, consisting of 100 acres of improved land, with good farm buildings thereon. They were members of the Reformed Church in good standing. Christian, our subject, was married. December 3, 1852, to Miss Elizabeth Affolter, and to them were born nine children--Elizabeth, wife of Manuel Hawk; John; Mary Ann, wife of John Raber; Catherine; Christian, married to a Miss Maggie Grosarth; Joseph; Frederick; Lydia Magdalane; Sarah, deceased, and Emma Josephine. Mr. Fox and family are members of the German Reformed Church. He has held the office of Trustee and School Director for a number of terms, with honor. His farm of 306 acres of land is well-improved, with good farm buildings, and is well stocked. He has his own dairy, and makes cheese in large quantities.

DANIEL FRIBLY, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Pennsylvania August 12, 1812, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Woods) Fribly. His father was born in 1783, and died in 1852. His mother, who was of English parentage, was born in 1793, and died in 1870. His father was of German descent, and settled with his wife, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1817. To them were born twelve children. viz.: John (deceased), Daniel. Samuel Thompson, James W., David. Enoch (deceased), Jacob, Joseph (deceased); Ellen, wife of Simon Williams; Mary (deceased), wife of Joseph Kennedy, minister: Elizabeth, wife of Charles McGruder; Margaret, wife of Henry Wagner. Our subject was married in York Township, to Miss Leah Catherine Edmonds, on July 24, 1836, and has reared a family of nine chil-

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dren, their names as follows: Edward, John Wesley; James Jacob, Emery Lambert, Milton Woods, Charles McGruder; Cornelia Elizabeth, wife of John Louis Roll (deceased),; Lucinda Ellen, wife of Lyman Hardman; Susan Matilda, wife of Rev. Lelland. Mrs. Fribly died December 28, 1882. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Fribly is a strong Republican, although he has' never cared for political honors. He has always taken great interest in the advancement of education; his own schooling was received in a log schoolhouse, where they used greased paper for windows. Although he has had no advantages of school, he is a man of more than ordi nary abilities. He owns a fine farm of 253 acres of improved land, with excellent farm buildings, and well stocked, which he has earned by his own exertions.

CHRISTIAN HANENKRAT, farmer, P. O. Blackband, was horn in Switzerland October 1, 1811, son of Nicholas and Mary (Morti) Hanenkrat. Our subject came to America in 1843, and located in York Township this county and State, engaging in farming and cheese-making. In 1844, he was married to Miss Anna Reiff, and to them have been born eight children, the r names as follows: Rosanna (deceased), wife of Jacob Welles; Sarah, wife of Henry Wasen, Jr.: Frederick; Christian (deceased); Charles; Anna (deceased), wife of Henry Stephens; Louisa, wife of Samuel Winkler, and John (deceased). Mrs. Mary Hanenkart died in April,.1878, and our subject was subsequently united in marriage with Mrs. Magdalena (Voegeli) Myers. The family are members of the German Church. In 1830, while in Switzerland, Mr. Hanenkrat was body-guard to King Charles III, who was afterward driven from the throne, his subjects choosing Philip. Mr, Hanenkrat owns 196 acres of land, which he has brought under a high state of cultivation, and which contains excellent farm buildings.

FREDERICK HANENKRAT, farmer, P. O. Blackband, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 4, 1847, and is a son of Christian and Anna (Reiff) Hanenkrat, natives of Switzerland. Our subject was united in marriage, October 31, 1873, with Miss Magdalena Wenger, who died March 23, 1877. He subsequently married Miss Susannah Riley, and by her has had two children-William Leander and Emma Ellen. The family are members of the German Reformed Church.

JOSEPH HELMICK, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, April 10, 1837. His parents, Joseph and Anna (Strayer) Holmick, were natives of Pennsylvania, and came to this county in an early day and here remained to the end of their days. To them were born eleven children, as follows: William, John (deceased), Andrew Strayer, Samuel, Mary Ann (wife of Henry S. Burt), Mary Elizabeth (wife of C. D. Carnes). Jacob (deceased), Rachel (deceased), Isaac Jackson, James and Joseph. Our subject was united in marriage, January 31, 1858, with Miss Susan Elizabeth Mathias by which union two children have been born-Emmet Mathias and Willis Eugene. Mr. Helmick and family are members of the Lutheran Church. He owns a well-improved farm of fifty-three and a half acres of land, with good farm buildings on the same.

JOHN KINSEY, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Switzerland in December, 1833, and is a son of Christian and Mary (Winger) Kinsey, who remained in their native land until their decease. John received a limited education in his native country, whence he emigrated in 1854, settling in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He is a successful farmer, having started in life without a cent, and accumulating sufficient funds to purchase a fine farm of eighty-one and a half acres of land, which he has well improved. On November 15, 1866, he was married to Miss Lizzie Neiger, to which union

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three children have been born-Anna (wife of Nicholas Spring), Mary and Maggie. The family are members of the Moravian Church. Mr. Kinsey has never aspired to political office, preferring the obscurity of a quiet life. His brothers and sisters number ten, all of whom have remained in Switzerland. Their names are as follows: Christian, Mary, Lizzie, Gotleib, Rodie, Joseph, Margaret, Frederick, Rosie and Jacob.

CHRISTIAN KINSEY, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Switzerland June 12, 1846. His parents, Christian and Magdalena (Neiger) Kinsey, came to America in 1859 and settled on Stone Creek, York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, engaging in farming. They had a family of five children-Christian, William, Lewis Thomas, John Henry and Magdalena (wife of Daniel Corpman, deceased). On December 9, 1869, our subject was united in marriage with Mary Ann Schweitzer, whose parents emigrated to this country in 1833, and has been blessed with a family of seven children, viz., Mary Magdalena, William Lewis. John Christian (deceased), Henry Edward, Alice Cornelia, Oliver Arthur and Walter Washington. The family are members of the Moravian Church. Mr. Kinsey lives on his farm of eighty acres of improved land, and is a member of the Frye's Valley Grange, No. 1136.

WILLIAM KINSEY, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, is a native of Switzerland, born March 26, 1849, and a son of Christian and Magdalena (Neiger) Kinsey, of whom mention is made in the sketch of Christian Kinsey, the brother of our subject. William was united in marriage, November 24, 1870, with Miss Caroline Arbogast, by which union there have been seven children, their names as follows: Caroline. William Henry, Charles Christian, William Irvin, Bertha Emma, Ada Viola and Estella Jerusha. The family are members of the Moravian Church, and Mr. Kinsey a member of the Frye's Valley Grange. He is a stanch Democrat; is holding the office of Justice of the Peace, and is one of the most. enterprising farmers of York Township. In February, 1865, he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Ninety-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. J. D. Morris, for one year; was enrolled March 6, and served eight months, when he returned home and resumed his former occupation of farming. He has lived in this township since he was two months old. His wife is a daughter of Philip and Magdalena (Oswalt) Arbogast, residents of Philipsburg, Ohio. Our subject is the owner of 130 acres of land, which is under a high state of cultivation, well stocked and containing good farm buildings.

LEWIS THOMAS KINSEY, farmer. P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 21, 1850, a son of Christian and Magdalena (Neiger) Kinsey, both natives of Switzerland. His parents came to America in 1849, settling in this county in the same year, and reared a family of five children, viz.: Magdalena (wife of Daniel Corpman), Christian, William, Lewis and John Henry. The subject of this sketch was married. April 6, 1876, to Miss Mary Anna Spring, which union has resulted in four children, namely: Robert Christian, John Lewis, William Frederick and Caroline Elizabeth Mrs. Kinsey is a member of the German Reformed Church, and Mr. Kinsey, of the Moravian Church. Besides farming, Mr. Kinsey devotes some of his time to teaching school, having taught for several years. He owns a well-improved farm of ninety acres, and takes a general interest in the advancement of education and all public enterprises.

FRANCIS KUHN, farmer, P. O. Blackband, was horn in York Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, November 12, 1829, and is a son of John Philip and Catherine (Banfer) Kuhn, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Baltimore, Md. The parents were married in York Township at an early

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day, and reared six children, viz.: John Philip, Francis, Daniel, Tobias, George (deceased) and Anna Elizabeth. Our subject's father died on November 15, 1840, followed by the widow September 5, 1872. Our subject is unmarried, and resides with his brother and sister, John P. and Anna E., who are also unmarried. They own together a highly improved farm of eighty-two acres, which is well stocked and contains good farm buildings. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Francis has held the office of Township Trustee with honor to himself and constituents. Their grandparents were the Benfers and Kuhns, who were the first settlers of York Township, who deserve special mention as pioneers. having taken prominent part in the settlement of this township, and who were noted for their thrift and energy.

DANIEL KUHN. carpenter, New Philadelphia, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, May 19, 1831, and is a son of John Philip and Catherine (Benfer) Kahn. The grandparents of our subject, Philip Leopold and Elizabeth Kuhn, emigrated from Westphalia, Germany, to America, in 1798, and settled in Pennsylvania, coming in 1809 to this county. The father of our subject was born in Pennsylvania, and came with his parents to Ohio when a child. He was married in 1827 to Ann, daughter of John Benfer, who had emigrated in 1797 from Westphalia, Germany, settling in Maryland. The latter came to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1808. Daniel was a member of a family of six children: John Philip, Francis, Daniel, Tobias, George and Ann Elizabeth. Daniel, our subject, was married, January 26, 1856, to Miss Rosana Intermill. To this union have been born three children, viz.: Ellen Naomi, wife of John Winger; Almira, deceased; and Leona Catherine. Mr. Kuhn has held the offices of Township Treasurer, Assessor and Clerk, and has twice been elected Commissioner of Tuscarawas County. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 58, and owns a well-improved farm, well stocked and supplied with excellent buildings. He and his family are members of the German Reformed Church.

EARNEST GEORGE KUHN, dealer in agricultural implements, Blackband, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1848, and is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Benfer) Kuhn, the former a native of Prussia, the latter of York Township. this county, Ohio. Our subject was married April 15, 1875, to Miss Mary Riley, and to them have been born five children -Alise Leetta, Annora Ellen, Charles Edward, Nettie Pearl and Arthur Franklin. He and the family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Kuhn, for over three years, has held the position of weighmaster and shipper of the Pennsylvania Iron & Coal Company of Dover, Ohio.

DAVID LIMBACH, farmer, P. O. Yorktown, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 22, 1841, and is a son of Adam and Dorothea (Steiner) Limbach, natives of Bavaria, Germany. His parents emigrated to America, and settled in York Township,' Ohio, Mr. Limbach engaging in farming. To them were born eleven children-two infants, deceased; Catharine, wife of August Kuhn; David; Mary, wife of Andrew Schwartz; George; Elizabeth, wife of William Beaber; Adams; Simon; Caroline, wife of Daniel Bair; and William. The subject of this sketch was married, March 30, 1865, to Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Kuhn, and had a family of five children, as follows: Charles Franklin, George Calvin, Emmett William (deceased), Carrie Lorena and Josephine Catharine. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Limbach has a well-improved farm of sixty-five acres, well stocked, and with excellent farm buildings on same.

HENRY McMERTER, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, September 16, 1844, and is a son of Henry and Anna (Adkinson) McMerter. His father was a native of Ireland, born February 12,

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1805, and his mother of England, born in Somersetshire September 29, 1805. The latter came with her parents to America in 1811.Our subject's parents were married in Steubenville, Ohio, January 9, 1841, and in the spring of that year settled in Mill Township, Mr. McMerter engaging in farming. To them were born three children-James Patrick, who died in infancy, and Henry. Henry, our subject, has always remained in the single state, devoting his life to the care of his aged mother. His father died in this county, March 2, 1845, being killed by the falling of a tree. James, the brother of our subject, enlisted during the late rebellion, in Company I, Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died at home from the effects of a wound in the head, received while in the army. Mr. McMerter owns a nice little farm, highly cultivated, from which he realizes a good living.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MATHIAS, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 11, 1835. His parents, Adam and Elizabeth Mathias, are natives of Pennsylvania, and were married in this township (Mr. Mathias having come in 1813), and reared a family of twelve children-John, George W., Alfred, Emanuel, James, Daniel; Lucinda (deceased), wife of David Johnson; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Helmick; Rosana, wife of Levi Shull; Rebecca, deceased; Mary Jeanette; and Ellen, wife of Adam Stormer. The subject of this sketch was married October 10, 1861, to Miss Elizabeth McFadden, and to them have been born two children-Joanna Moffitt and Edwin. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Mathias has served his township as Trustee with great honor. His farm of 150 acres is well-im proved, with splendid buildings thereupon. He has made his way through life, commencing without capital, and by his energy and enterprise has been successful.

ADAM MILLER, farmer, P. O. Blackband, was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., May 23, 1817. His parents, Daniel and Elizabeth (Smith) Miller, were both natives of the Keystone State, where they were reared and married, and in 1821 came to Harrison County, Ohio, where Daniel Miller died in 1825. The widow came in 1826 to Sandy Township, this county and State. She was left with nine children, none of whom had attained their majority, which large family she reared with credit, being possessed with great executive ability. After some years. she removed to Dover, Ohio, and there died in 1854. Our subject was reared on a farm and received a common school education. When a young man, he worked at mining as a collier, and attained considerable prominence as a geologist and prospector in iron and coal, becoming well and favorably known to capitalists in Pittsburgh and other Eastern cities. He was married, June 18, 1837, to Catherine Richards, born in Somerset County, Penn., April 11, 1817. To this union six children were born, vin., John, Sarah, Isabella, Charles W. and two that died in infancy. Our subject commenced life as a poor boy, and is essentially a self-made man. Although meeting with reverses in 1875, he acquitted himself with credit, and has the confidence and respect of all who know him, and while he may not be to-day a Vanderbilt, his reputation for honesty and fair dealing is unimpeachable. Mr. Miller has always followed farming and mining, and has devoted much time to the study of geology. There is, perhaps, not a man in the county to-day who is more conversant with topography and geology of Tuscarawas County than Mr. Miller. He has never aspired to political prominence, and is a stanch Republican, and a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He votes for men and measures and not for party, and is one of the leading, progressive and influential men of York Township.

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HENRY ROMIG, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Tuscarawas County February 11, 1808. His father, Abraham Romig, was a native of Pennsylvania, whence he emigrated and settled in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, where he was among the first pioneers. He engaged in milling, driving around a "tramp" mill by oxen, after which he pursued farming. He married in this county, Miss Anna Burvey, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he had a large family, and died in this county, his wife surviving him. She subsequently married Mr. Henry Keller, and died, leaving one child, Henry, who is still living, a resident of this county. The subject of this sketch married Miss Polly Kasebere, by whom he had two children who died in infancy. His wife died in 1830, and in 1831 he was united in marriage with Catharine Witherow, who died in 1833, the mother of one child, who also died in infancy. Our subject was then married to Anna Conwell, who died in 1835, having had one child, an infant, also deceased. In June of 1838, Mr. Romig formed a union with Miss Rebecca Ross, his present wife, and by her has bad a family of nine children, their names as follows: Abraham (deceased) Mary (wife of William Fribley), John Wesley (deceased), William Ross, Henry, Sarah (deceased), Maggie (wife of George Tope), and two infants, deceased. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Romig has never aspired to public office, but lives on his fine farm of eighty-seven acres in York Town ship, having retired from all active pursuits of life. He is also the owner of a large farm in Iowa.

CHRISTIAN SPRING, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Switzerland January 29; 1819, son of Nicholas and Mary (Hofstetter) Spring. His parents have always remained in Switzerland. Christian came to America in 1857, and settled in York Township, engaging in farming. He was married, April 30, 1842, to Miss Margaret Schmidt, and has had the following named children: Rosa (wife of Adam May), Anna Christine. Mary (wife of Lewis T. Kinsey), Louisa (deceased, wife of Jacob Bocherly), Nicholas, John, Caroline, Simon Frederick and Earnest William. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Spring has never accepted public office, taking no active part in politics. He owns 260 acres of fine land, well stocked, with splendid farm buildings, and has been an extensive manufacturer of cheese.

JOHN WENGER, farmer, P. O. Yorktown, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, July 2. 1854. He is the only child living of Christian and Susannah (Hanni) Wenger. His father was a native of Switzerland, whence he emigrated in 1850, settling in York Township. He pursued farming successfully, and died in 1850. His widow subsequently married Jacob Burkholder, who has since died. The subject of this sketch was married, September 9, 1875, to Ellen Neoma Kuhn, and has had a family of three children-Rosa Adella, Robert Franklin and Ada Susan. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Wen-or hag held the office of Township Clerk for two terms. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 59. He owns 440 acres of well-improved land, with fine farm buildings thereon.