Tuscarawas County, Ohio - Biographical sketches (2 of 2 so headed), 1884 (part 9 of 14)

DAVID NEIGHBOR, of the firm of Hicks & Neighbor, Newcomerstown, dealers in boots and shoes, is by trade a cabinet-maker, and has been a traveling salesman and insurance agent for ten years. At the present time he is traveling for Millers & Hustons, of Columbus and Pittsburgh, and has been quite successful. During the war, he was a member of the Fifty-second Regiment, with Col. Daniel McCook, and served as Second Lieutenant. His brother, S. M., who was killed, was Captain. He received his wound June 27, 1864, and died at Chattanooga July 8, attended by his wife and brother. Our subject was wounded August 5, 1863, at La Vergne, Tenn.. and had his left limb broken in two places. His mother was killed by being thrown from a horse. He was married twice ; the first marriage was March 11, 1858, with Harriet A. Piper, daughter of Jesse O. Piper, who was born January 2, 1839, died February 28, 1872. By this marriage there were born four children - Jesse E., Elsie E. (deceased), Mary F. and Frank E. (deceased). The second marriage was on March 12, 1873, with Mis3 Emma 0. Davis, a native of this county, where she was born March 2, 1850. She is a (laughter of Charles F. Davis. By this marriage there are four children - Frank S.. Laura A. (deceased), Estelle H. and Edna 0. Our subject was born September 24. 1836, in Newcomerstown. He bears the name of one of the oldest families in this vicinity, and from which Newcomerstown first received a name, it being formerly called Neighbors town.

JACOB NEIGHBOR, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Newcomerstown, was born in this township March 6, 1844, and is a son of Jacob and Susanna (Neighbor) Neighbor (cousins) ; the former, of Irish descent, came to Ohio from Dutch Valley, N. J., when he was ten years old. He was born April 4, 1803, making him now an octogenarian ; the latter, also of Dutch Valle}', N. J., was born in May, 1804. The subject of this sketch was married, September 20, 1871, to Jane McFarland, born in Adams Township, Coshocton County, Ohio, in January, 1842, and a daughter of Ezekiel and Isabel (Corbet) McFarland, the former a native of Michigan, of Irish extraction, the latter a native of Coshocton County, aud of German and Irish descent. By this union there are four children - Alvin O., born September 3, 1873; Theodore C., born September 27, 1875 ; John A., born January 27, 1877 ; and Anna Belle, born June 27, 1879.

J. PECK, traveling salesman for Reed, Jones & Co., Columbus, Ohio, Newcomerstown, was born in Newcomerstown October 15, 1838, and is a son of Richard A. and Hester (Chambers) Peck, the former a native of New York State, the latter of Ohio, of Scotch and Irish lineage. Richard A. Peck, carpenter, was born in New York, June 22, 1800, aud is a son of Richard aud Permelia (Chamberlin) Peck ; the former was in the war of 1812. He came to Ohio in 1832, and was married in 1833 to Hattie Chambers, born May 15, 1812, in Guernsey County, Ohio, and a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Sprinkle) Chambers. The former was from Pennsylvania, and was in the war of 1812 ; the latter from Maryland. They were the parents of eight children - an infant (deceased), John, Alford, William (deceased), Jehu, Erastus (deceased), Philena, at home, and Catherine

(deceased). Mr. Peck, Sr., has been a resident of this county for forty-nine years. Mr. J. Peck was marrried November 24, 1859, to Margaret J. Norris, born in Ohio, December 10, 1840, and a daughter of A. Norris (deceased), of Coshocton County. By this union there were four children, two boys and two girls, one girl only living - Estella, born November 10, 1869 ; S. A., was born in 1860, died in February, 1878 ; the others died in infancy. Mr. Peck enlisted in the Fiftysecond Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company D, and after passing through the campaign in the West, was discharged in 1862. He is a member of the Masonic order, and has been a commercial traveler for seven years. He was engaged in the boot and shoe business for eight or nine years in Newcomerstown.

E. S. POCOCK, carpenter and builder, Newcomerstown, was born November 1, 1842, in that city. He was twice married, first in December, 1863, to Samantha Frost, born in 1844, and a daughter of Harvey Frost, of New Jersej*. By this union there were two children, one deceased. The second marriage was in March, 1872, with Jane Carson, of Medina County, this State, born in 1840. Robert Carson, her father, was born in England in 1793, and left home when fifteen years of age. He enlisted on board a man-of-war, serving sixteen 3'ears. He then located in Philadelphia, Penn., and married Margret S. A. Sherard in 1838. He came to Ohio in 1840, and died in 1864. Margret, his wife, was born in England, and died in 1863. Mr. Pocock was Mayor of Newcomerstown from 1872 to 1876, and has also acted as Marshal and Constable. He is a charter member of the order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Pocock's parents are both deceased, and she has one brother, William, living in Iowa.

J. T. POCOCK, Mayor of Newcomerstown. was born in this county August 5, 1845, and is a son of Elisha and Emma C. (Hand) Pocock. He was married, December 6, 1868, to Kate A. Chambers, born in this county April 16, 1844, and a daughter of James and Sarah (Pollock) Chambers. This union has resulted in two children, both born in Newcomerstown - Harry E., born January, 1870, died February 10, 1879, and Carrie M., born October 28, 1873. Our subject was the second son and child of a family of eight, five of whom survive, three boys and two girls, ^ln 1862, he enlisted in the three months service, in the Eighty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company F, and in August, 1863, in the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Regiment, Company B, and was discharged in March, 1864. He participated in the battle of Clinch River, Tenn., in 1863. He was elected Mayor of Newcomerstown in 1880, and elected Justice of the Peace in 1881. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., at Newcomerstown, Lodge No. 444, also of the K. of P., and was a charter member of Lodge No. 102, K. of P., having passed the chairs in both. He was Representative to the Grand Lodge of the K. of P. at Dayton and Steubenville.

0. C. POWLESON, retired hardware merchant, Newcomerstown, was born i larch 21, 1843, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and is a son of Dr. R. and Elizabeth (Church) Powleson, who were born near Brooklyn, N. Y. The former moved to Bridgeport, Ohio, in 1836, and for forty years has been a resident of New Philadelphia. His wife died when our subject was but fifteen months old. 0. C. Powlesou was married in June of 1870, to Rebecca A. Mulvane, born in August, 1849 in Newcomerstown, and a daughter of David and Mary (Ross) Mulvane. lo this union were born six children, three boys and three girls, viz. : Mary E., ark W., Bert D., Pearl M., Lucile H. and John D. Our subject enlisted twice during the rebellion, first as a private in the Sixteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer infantry, Company F, and for a second time, in the Eightieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Company B, as private, and was promoted to Captain, serving from April, 1861 to 1865. During the last year of the war, he was with Gen. John A. Dogans staff. His first battle was at Iuka, second at Corinth, where he received an ounce bullet in his left side. The next battle was at Vicksburg, then Mission Ridge and Resaca, besides numerous skirmishes. He was engaged in the hardware business for eight years in Newcomerstown, Ohio, and has been a resident of same Ior thirteen years. LL

WILLIAM REED, farmer and 9toek-rai9er, P, 0. Newcomers town, was born in Oxford Township, Coshocton Co., Ohio, December 6, 1807, and is a son ot Jacob and Catherine (Vaughn) Reed, the former a native of Virginia, the latter, of Scotch descent, a native of Maryland. They died in 1834, seven days apart, the father aged sixty -six, the mother aged fifty-seven years. Our subject was reared in Coshocton County, and educated at the common schools. He was married in Coshocton County to Margaret Stutte, born February 7, 1813, in Jefferson County, Ohio, and a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Miser) Stutte. the former of German lineage, from Pennsylvania, the latter, also of German extraction, from Mt. Eaton, Ohio, died in 1844, aged fifty-four years. This union resulted in eleven children, seven living, all married except one. Their names are Elizabeth, wife of James Nugen ; Mary Ann, wife of Edward Hamilton ; Phebe. wife of William Morrison ; Jacob; William C. ; Martha, wife of Bud Wigfield, and Joseph D. Those deceased are James B., Henry, John and an infant.

CHARLES ROBINSON, farmer and stock-raiser, P. 0. Newcomers town, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, April 2, 1835, and is a son of Thomas Robinson. He was married to Mrs. Sarah A. (Price) Harris, widow of Isaac Harris, on October 30, 1858. She was born in Carroll County, December 18, 1827. To this union were born two children, one boy and one girl, viz.: Alvina, born Juh' 25. 1861, died March 17,1865, and Benjamin, born April 12, 1863. Mr. Robinson has been a resident of this county for forty-three years, and is the owner of eighty acres of land in Oxford Township. He does an extensive business as a farmer and stock-raiser. He has five brothers, and his father was twice married.

URS SCHLUPP, farmer and stock-raiser, P. 0. Newcomerstown, was born in Switzerland April 10, 1826, and is a son of Stephen and Margaret Schlupp. He married, in 1850, Anna Maria AfFolter, also a native of Switzerland, born May 24, 1824, and a daughter of Samuel AfFolter. They emigrated to Ohio in 1858. They are the parents of eight children, four living - Sophia, wife of Isaac Hill ; Alexander, married to Samantha Browning ; Frank, married to Lizzie Haver, and Eliza, wife of John King. Our subject had three brothers and two sisters. The brothers' names are Stephen and John (deceased), and Jacob, living in this county, single. Their father was born in 1786, and died at the age of ninety-one yeare, and their mother died in 1849 at the same age. Our subject is owner of 1664 acres of land, and is a well-to-do and respected member of the community.

GEORGE W. SELLS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. 0. Newcomerstown, was born in Salem Township, this county, September 10, 1835, and is a son of David and Elenor (Hill) Sells. The former, of German lineage, was born in Belmont, Ohio, in 1800, died August 2, 1872, and his father was engaged in the war of 1812. Our subject was married, August 18, 1864, to Nancy Ann Reid, a native of Adams Township, Coshocton Count}', where she was born November 2, 1840, the second daughter of John and Polly (Walters) Reid, the former born in Virginia, in 1801, died in 1855, the latter, of German descent, born in 1803, died in 1874. Our subject is the father of five children, all girls - Mary E., born June 6, 1865, died February 19, 1866 ; Alta C.. born January 10, 1867 ; Laura A., born January 24, 1869 ; Jessie May, born March 16, 1872, died June 20, 1874, and Anna O., born August 24, 1875. Our subject, his wife and two children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has acted as class-leader for eight years, as well as Steward, and Superintendent of the Sabbath school. Alta C., daughter of our subject is attending the Oberlin College in Lorain County, Ohio.

DAVID SELLS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. 0. Newcomerstown, was bora in 1845 in this county, and is a son of David and Elenor (Hill) Sells, whose personal histories will he found in the biographical sketch of George W. Sells, in this volume. Our subject was married. May 27, 1873, to Rachel F. McDonnell, daughter of John and Mary Anna (Black) McDonnell. To this union have been born four children, three girls and one boy - John F., born October 28, 1874 ; Mary A., born May 9. 1876 ; Hattie E., born October 28, , and Florence D., born

October 1, 1882. Our subject is a member of the United Brethren Church, and a Class Leader in the same. His father was also a member of and Class Leader in the same church.

WILLIAM SHAW, hotel-keeper, Newcomerstown, was born in Leesville, Ohio, March 5, 1834, and is a son of Isaiah and Sarah (True) Shaw. His father wa9 a farmer, and a native of New York State, born in 1819, died in 1871 in Tuscarawas County. Mrs. Shaw was a native of Virginia, born in 1812, died in 1882. Our subject is the fourth child and third son of a family of fourteen children, of whom twelve are living. He was educated at the common schools, and has been twice married. His first union was on August 20, 1857, with Miss Sarah Garver (deceased), who was born in this county and State March 14, 1835, and died in 1872. She was a daughter of George Garver, a native of Pennsylvania. In February, 1873, Mr. Shaw was joined in marriage with Martha V. Wilson, widow of Hugh Leonard, by whom she had two children, Mary G. and Jessie B. She is a native of New York, and a daughter of George and Sarah (Poret) Wilson. Mr. Shaw has merchandized for about thirteen years in Ragersville, Ohio, and kept a hotel for five or six years, three years in Avondale, Coshocton County, and two years in this county as proprietor of the Commercial Hotel at Newcomerstown. He has a first-class house, furnished with every convenience, and he is an esteemed citizen of the town.

PHILIP SHEETS, farmer, P. 0. Newcomerstown, was born in Mill Township this county, June 13, 1834, and is a son of Capt. John and Elizabeth (Buff) Sheets, the former of German extraction, from Dauphin Count}', Penn. He was one of the earliest settlers in this county, living near Uhrichsville. He was a millwright and farmer. Our subject was married in Deersville, Harrison Co., Ohio, September 20, 1860, to Susan Botimer, born in 1841, a daughter of Dr. Botimer. To this union has been born one child - Luella. Mr. and Mrs. Sheets are also bringing up an orphan child - George Quillen. My. Sheets owns thirty-three acres of land in Oxford Township, besides town property. He is a member and Elder of the Presbyterian Church. His wife and daughter are also members. Mr. Sheets is the seventh son in a family of eight children, seven boys and one girl.

JOSEPH SHEPHERD, farmer and stock raiser and dealer, P. 0. Post Boy. is a native of Belmont County, Ohio, where he was born May 25, 1820. He is a son of Nathan and Amelia Ann (Fresh) Shepherd, the former a native of North Carolina, of English extraction, died in 1861, aged seventy-one years; the latter, a native of Maryland, of German lineage, died about the year 1859, at about the same age as her husband. They moved to Ohio in 1800. Our subject was married, March 8, 1848, to Elizabeth Mardis, born near Steubenville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, of Scotch and Irish descent. She is a daughter of William and Frances Mardis. The result of this union is a family of ten children, viz.: Rufus H.;

William; Catherine J., deceased ; Emma, deceased; James; Anna A.; Joseph; an infant, deceased ; Maggie and Frank. Five are married and have families.

R. L. SHOEMAKER, manufacturer of bee-hive9 and all kinds of apiarian supplies, Newcomerstown, was born in Newcomerstown January 12, 1851, and is a son of George and Margaret (Gardner) Shoemaker, both natives of Ohio, the mother of English descent. Our subject wa9 married, March 10, 1878, to Alice Wortsbough, a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, and a daughter of Harvey and Melissa (Laniger) Wortsbough, both of whom are living. The former is a farmer, and the latter is a native of Coshocton County, Ohio. To this union have been born two children - Ella Beatrice; born August 16, 1881, and Arsola, born November 20, 1882. Mr. Shoemaker is the oldest of a family of nine children, seven boys and two girls, eight living, viz., R. L., Violet, Carl E., Joseph, Ida C., Frank (deceased), Alvin, Marion and George W. Our subiect is a member of the Knights of Pythias in Newcomerstown.

GARRATT B. SMITH, merchant, Newcomerstown, Ohio, was born December 31, 1826, at Columbus, Ohio, and was educated in the public schools of that city.

His father's name was An9on Smith, and his mother's name was Triphena Smith. His parents had six children, of whom he is the second. His father's death occurred when our subject was only twelve years old, which threw him upon his own resources in early life' aud taught him self-reliance, perseverance and industry. In 1844, he began mercantile life as a clerk at Roscoe, on the Ohio Canal, in Coshocton County, Ohio. In 1847, he located in Newcomerstown, and iu 1854 married Elmira Nugen, eldest daughter of Col. R. H. Nugen, of the same place. Eight children have been born of this union, viz., Virginia, wife of J. Foster Wilkin ; Marcia M. (deceased), wife of David A. Raiff; Robert H., Sarah N., Christina, Howard, Jessie K. and Elmira (deceased). While Mr. Smith wa9 a young clerk at Roscoe, Col. Nugen, then Superintendent of the Ohio Canal, took notice of his skill and sagacity in the management of business, and induced him to come to Newcomerstown and assume the control of his commercial interests at that point Afterward, he became Col. Nugen's partner in merchandising and in the construction of public works. In 18G3-G4-G5, they built the greater part of the Pan Handle Railroad, Mr. Smith having immediate supervision of construction, and they received the favorable commendation of the press for their energy and wise and vigorous management. Since that time Mr. Smith has given his attention chiefly to his business of merchandising and farming at Newcomerstown. For twelve years. Mr. Smith was a member of the Newcomerstown Board of Education, and nine years President of the Board. He was elected to the Ohio Legislature in 18G9, and re-elected in 1871. While sitting in the latter bod}*, he was an active member of the Committee on Insurance, which framed the present insurance laws of the State, and devised and established the Insurance Bureau and the office of Commissioner of Insurance. Mr. Smith is emphatically a selfmade business man. While diligent in business, he has kept himself informed on all living questions. In commercial matters, he has a wise judgment and has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the history and theories of finance, insurance, tariff and kindred subjects. He is a man of reasonable, but firm convictions ; is no justifier of the follies, weakness or deceits of men ; is a keen observer of motives and character ; is bold to attack error and merciless to expose fraud and vice for any just purpose, but is also full of that human kindness which makes brothers of us all, and judges the conduct and opinions of men charitably. Although purely a business man, Mr. Smith has not selfishly or narrowly devoted his time and talents to one idea or purpose. In local, county and State affairs, -he has been a public servant as much as was consistent with public and private duty, but never for his own glory or aggrandizement He never sought an office, and his transactions, whether in public or private life, have never been tainted with even the suspicion of corruption.

ALVIN W. SPERLING, telegraph operator on the Pan Handle Railroad, Newcomerstown, was born December 24, 1854, and brought up in Port Washington, this county. He is a twin brother of Allen, a Clerk in Port Washington, and a son of Abraham and Catherine (Voorhees) Sperling, natives of New Brunswick, N. J., and early settlers of Port Washington. The former was a shoe-maker and butcher, and died May 3, 1876. They were the parents of ten children, six boys and four girls, two boys deceased. The twin brothers are next to the youngest. Mr. A. W. Sperling was married, in September, 1882, to Mrs. Anna Mclntire, a native of Newcomerstown. Our subject has been in the employ of the Pan Handle Railway since 1875. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias at Newcomerstown, Lodge No. 102, having passed the chairs.

DAVID STARKER, farmer, P. 0. Newcomerstown, was born in Hunterdon County, N. J., February 5, 1812, and is a son of George and Elizabeth (Neighbor) Starker. He moved to Coshocton County, Ohio, at the age of three years. Was brought up on a farm and educated in the common schools. He was married, February 27. 1842, to Eliza RofF, born in New Jersey September 12, 1811. died March 9, 1871. His second marriage took place February 5. 1872. with

Christa Ann Tufford, deceased June 3, 1880. This lad}r was born November 9, 1836. Our subject was one of a family of four children. He has been a resident of this county since 1855. His father was a member of the Baptist Church, and died in 1852, aged seventy-two years ; and his mother died when our subject was but four years old. Mr. Starker is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He owns a residence in Newcomers town. He had one brother and three sisters, two living.

CYRUS S. STOCKER, farmer, P. 0. Newcomers town, was born in this county March 31, 1835, and is a son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Stocker, natives of Pennsylvania The former was born in 1809, died in 1875 ; the latter was born October 9, 1812, died March 23, 1874. They were married in 1831, and were the parents of twelve children, seven boys and five girls. The parents of Elizabeth (Stauffer) Stocker were Andrew and Maria Stauffer. She was twice married. Our subject was married September 10, 1857, to Margaret Low, born in Germany September 25, 1834, and a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Bender) Low, also natives of Germany. By our subject's union there were nine children, five boys and four girls, viz., an infant, still-born, August 25, 1868 ; Louisa E.. born November 4, 1859 ; Rosanna, born November 10, 1861 ; an infant, deceased, born November 14, 1864; Cyrus Solomon, born June 10, 1866 ; Ira Grant, born Feb ruary 4, 1869 ; George G., born December 14, 1871 ; Harry O., born May 22 1875 ; and Maggie May, born February 20, 1879. Our subject's father was a farmer, and he and his wife are buried in Gnadenhutten, Clay Township. Mr. Stocker owns 164 acres of land in Section 19, on which he has lived since 1872. In 1878, he had his residence destroyed b}' fire. He has, however, been successful financially. He and his wife are members of the United Brethren Church, in which he occupies a prominent position, having acted as Steward, Superintendent of Sabbath School, and Secretary. He is a useful citizen in the community.

IRA F. STOCKER, farmer, P. O. Newcomerstown, is a native of this county, born in Salem Township July 20, 1848, and is a brother of Cyrus S. (whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work), and a son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Stauffer) Stocker, who were natives of Northampton County, Penn. Our subject's father was born in 1809, and married in 1831. His wife was born October 9, 1812. To this union were born twelve children, seven boys and five girls, nine living, of whom Ira F. is the sixth. Our subject's mother was twice married ; so also has been our subject First on August 2, 1870, to Mary E. Harris, born June 22, 1852, died September 7, 1880. By this union there is one child. Mrs. Stocker was the daughter of George W. and Elizabeth (Harris) Harris. Mr. Stocker's next marriage occurred September 13, 1881, with Ella J. Black, a native of Guernsey County, born December 6, 1852. She is a daughter of Zacbariah Black. To this union there is one child, John Harvey, born July 13, 1882. Our subject's paternal grandfather was named Andrew. Mr. Stocker owns eighty-four and three-fourths acres of land in Section 12, is a good finance manager, and has managed, by his industry and economy, to improve his land. He is a sociable, enterprising man, and a valuable citizen, respected by all who know him.

JACOB TUFFORD, retired farmer, P. O. Newcomerstown, was born October 2, 1806, in Morris County, N. J., and is a son (the only surviving member of a family of six) of John and Ann Tufford. He emigrated to this county at the age of ten years, and was married, April 29, 1830, to Mary Catherine Flock, a native of New Jersey, born December 29, 1810. She was a daughter of John and Margaret Flock. Our subject is the father of eleven children, five boys and six girls, three now living - John, Andrew, and Elizabeth, wife of James Loder. He has also eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His wife died January 27, 1847, and is buried in Newcomerstown, where his parents also lie. Mr. Tufford has been a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church for fifty }rears, and has acted as Class Leader and Steward. He owns seventy-three acres of land in Oxford Township, and has known this county from the time it was a wilderness.

SAMUEL TYHURST, of the firm of Wiandt & Tyhurst, millers, Newcomerstown, is a native of Huntingdon County, Penn., where he was born June 27, 1842. He is a son of Robert and Siena (West) Tyhurst. He emigrated to Licking County, Ohio, at the age of seven years, and remained there for twenty years ; thence went to Muskingum County. He was there married, September 1, 1869, to Clara Wackford, born in Zanesville, Muskingum County Ohio, April 3, 1842, and a daughter of William and Emily Wackford. To this union have been born two children - Essie, born November 13, 1870, and Daisy, born December 4, 1872, both in Muskingum County, Ohio. Mr. Tyhurst has been a resident of Newcomerstown for about three years, and has been in the milling business since he was ten years old. He was educated in the high school at Newark, Licking County. He was a member of the Ninety-fifth Regiment, Company E, and served for upward of three years. He has acted as Mayor of Dresden, Ohio, and is a member of the Council, also of the School Board.

ISRAEL B. YOGENITZ, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Newcomerstown. was born January 24, 1835, in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Penn., and emigrated to this county in 1838. He is a son of Andrew and Louisa (Clewell) Vogenitz, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Prussian, the latter of French descent. Mr. Vogenitz, Sr., died in 1850, aged fifty years. By occupation he was a tailor, and followed that trade in Newcomerstown from 1837 until he died. His widow died in 1872, aged seventy years. They were Christian people, and were reared in the Moravian faith. Our subject was married, August 24, 1859, to Elizabeth Nugen, born in 1840 in Newcomerstown, and a daughter of Col. R. H. and Sarah (Hoglan) Nugen. Mrs. Vogenitz died July 27, 1882. Our subject was the sixth child and fifth son of a family of eight children, six boys and two girls. The three living are Israel B., Oliver A. and Albert. He has acted as member of the Council three terms, and has also been Township Treasurer. He is a great student of nature, and possesses a fine library. He is owner of 125 acres of land in Oxford Township, near the town, and has been successful in mercantile business, which he has carried on for twenty years. He has been a strong temperance man all his life.

ROBERT WATSON (deceased), late farmer in Adams Township, Coshocton County, and owner of a farm in Salem Township. Tuscarawas County, was born in Ireland February 15, 1790, died February 26, 1877. He emigrated to Washington County, Penn., in the year 1815, and there married Agnes Munce November 29, 1821. To this union were born ten children, seven girls and three boys - John, deceased ; Margaret, wife of James Lyons ; Mary, wife of Richard Chapman (deceased); Martha, wife of Alex Loveless ; Eliza, wife of Samuel Daugerty ; Nancy; Sarah (deceased), Jane; Robert and William. Robert is in Iowa and William in California ; are all married except Nancy, who has been a resident of Newcomerstown for two years. Our subject had two brothers in the war of the rebellion - Robert, in the Second Virginia, Company G, Ewing's Battery ; William, in the Twenty-fourth Ohio, Company K. Agnes, wife of the late Robert Watson, our subject, died February 5, 1874.

WILLIAM WILLIAMS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Newcomerstown, was born October 1, 1824, in North Wales, and is a son of Evan and Mary (Milton) Williams. He emigrated, in 1855, to Guernsey County, Ohio, where he remained for two years, then went to Coshocton County for seven years, thence to this county. On May 28, 1847, he was married to Adeiiza Hamer, bom in Wales April 16, 1823, and a daughter of Daniel and Jane Hamer. To this union nine children were born, five boys and four girls. Those living are Evans M., David L. and Jane E. Those deceased are David, William, Mary, Adeiiza and two infants. Mr. Williams owns eighty acres of land. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He has acted as Trustee of the township, also as School Director. He was educated at the common schools ; is a successful farmer and stock-raiser, and a useful and respected member of the community.

JOHN E. WOOD, section foreman Marietta Railway, Newcomerstown, was born in the county of Sussex, England, September 17, 1850, and is a son of Anthony and Ann (Halsey) Wood, residents of Sussex, England. The former was born in 1826, the latter in 1820. He emigrated to Ohio in 1871, and married in Newcomerstown February 12, 1882. Mr. Wood has been a resident of Newcomerstown about two years, and is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Newcomerstown. He is the second in a family of four children. His wife's parents were early settlers in this county. Her father, who is deceased, was a miller, and was the father of four children, Mrs. Wood being the eldest child.

WICK W. WOOD, editor and proprietor of The Index , Newcomerstown, was born in Greenville, Mercer Co., Penn., December 1, 1858, and is a son of Capt. W. W. W. Wood, of Company G, One Hundreth and Forty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Nancy (George) Wood, the former a banker and the latter a daughter of Clinton George, of Scotch and English extraction. Wick W. Wood was married, September 5, 1880, to Tade Clinefelter, a grand-daughter of Gen. Robert Kile, of Mercer, Penn., and a daughter of George and Elizabeth Clinefelter, of Newcastle, Penn. To this union two children were born, both deceased. Mr. Wood was formerly connected with the New Castle Daily and Weekly News , as advertising representative and solicitor.

CHRISTIAN ZIMMER, farmer and stock-raiser, P. 0. Newcomerstown, is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born October 8, 1818. He emigrated to this county with his parents when he was eighteen years old. His parents were Philip and Catherine (Cline) Zimmer. The former was born Januar}T 14, 1785, died June 10, 1877, aged ninety- two years seven months and fourteen days. The latter died in 1866, aged seventy-six years. They are buried in Buck Township, this county. Our subject was married, April 17, 1845, to Catherine Showalter, deceased, born April 16, 1826, in Sugar Creek Township, this county and State, and a daughter of John and Elizabeth Showalter. She died November 18, 1838. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania, and her mother of this county. Marrying a second time, in 1840, Mr. Zimmer chose Christina Smelzy, born August 5, 1823, died December 6, 1853. To this union four children were born, viz.: Lucinda, Amelia, Henry and John. The latter died January 19, 1873, aged seventeen years four months and twenty -eight days. Mr. Zimmer was married a third time ; on this occasion, April 25, 1860, to Eliza Fisher, born in this county, January 3, 1835, and a daughter of Jonathan and Hester (Levean) Fisher. To this union have been born eight children, seven living, viz.: Susan E., Albert, Clara A., Manetta, Wilmina May, Francis H., Laura and Artha. Two of the children are married - Lucinda, wife of William Regula, they have three children - Fred, Eda and Albert ; and Henry, married to Elizabeth Hammond, by whom he has one child, Arthur. Mr. Zimmer owns 100 acres of land in Oxford Township.

BETHEL BERKSHIRE, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was bom in Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, June 4, 1847, and is a son of Robert and Asenith (Meadley) Berkshire. Robert Berkshire was a native of Maryland, bom in October, 1795, and was thrice married, first to Leatita Scritchfield, among whose children are now living Henry, Nancy, Anson, Israel and Joseph. His second marriage was in 1829, to Asenith Meadley, of which union the surviving children are Leatita, Francis Jt., Lucretita, Mary A. and Bethel. Asenith died on June 10, 1863, and Mr. Berkshire married Isabella Spencer, relict of the late Samuel Spencer, of Belmont County, Ohio, but had no children by this union. He died on April 16, 1880, and his widow in June, 1881. He was a farmer, a sterling pioneer citizen, having filled some of the most important township offices, and at his death owned 120 acres of land, part of which he had patented from Congress. During the course of his long and useful life, he never was sued or had a suit in any of the courts of the land. He was for many years Class Leader in the West Union Methodist Episcopal Church. Seven of his sons served in the war of the rebellion, viz.. Anson, Israel, Joseph, R. L., F. R., Eleazar and Bethel. Eleazar died in hospital at Knoxville, Tenu., January 31, 1864. He had in all twenty children, seven by his first wife, and thirteen by the second, thirteen of whom lived to be men and women (some of them have never had children). He came to this county in 1832, and died on the farm he first entered.

FREDERIC CAPPEL, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Clay Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, August 10, 1853. He is a son of Jacob Cappel, a native of Germany, who married, in 1847, Miss Mary Elizabeth Miller, a native of Prussia, and came to America in 1852, settling in Clay Township, Ohio. Their children number eight, of whom Peter died on January 1, 1883, and Charles, Jacob, Frederick, Adam, Lewis Adams, Mary, Elizabeth and Julius are now living. Mr. Jacob Cappel, Sr., still resides in Clay Township, at the age of sixty- one years. He has followed farming since coming to this country, previous to which he was a musician in the orchestras of the German and other Continental theaters. He is now a prosperous farmer, owning 140 acres of excellent farm land in Clay Township. His wife is also living, and is fifty-eight years of age. The subject of this sketch was married, October 22, 1874, to Miss Eliza A., daughter of James and Isabella (McCoy) Donahey, of Perry Township. By this union there is one child, Alvin J. B., born November 30, 1877. Mr. Cappel is by trade a shoe-maker, but for the past four years has chiefly pursued farming, and now owns eighty acres of fine land, all under a superior state of cultivation. Although comparatively a young man, he has been for five terms elected Constable of his township. In politics, he is a Democrat.

JOHN CARPENTER, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Ohio, on January 16, 1823, and is a son of William and Mary Ann (Stewart) Carpenter, both natives of Pennsylvania. His parents came to this State early in the present century. Their family numbered eight, of whom Edward died a soldier in the war of the rebellion, and John, Jane, Andrew, Eliza, James, George and Catherine are still living. William Carpenter was a hardy pioneer in the early days of Ohio, and came to Perry Township in 1824. At that period the township was little better than a wilderness, and abounded in wolves, deer, bears and other game. He, however, soon made him a homestead from the wild forest,- and by energy, pluck and economy gained a substantia] competency, becoming, eventually, a prominent citizen of Perry Township. He was all his life a farmer, and for many years was elected Supervisor in his district. He died in August, 1863, aged sixty -six years. His widow is still living in Holmes County, Ohio, at the age of eighty-seven years. John Carpenter, our subject, was married, on September 25, 1845, to Miss Juliana, daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Anderson) Gray, natives of Pennsylvania. To this union have been born four children - Amanda J., born on March 10, 1847, died March 20, 1852; Mary Elizabeth, born July 11, 1849; Hannah Louisa, born June 1, 1851; and George W., born October 31, 1860, With the exception of three years which were devoted to a saw mill enterprise, Mr. Carpenter has always followed farming, aud he has sound views on all matters pertaining to agriculture. He believes in systematic work. The regular rotation of crops, and a libera) use of manure and fertilizers, instead of the soil- impoverishing system practiced (as he says) by too many of the self-styled farmers of this State in general, and Perry Township in particular. A critical examination of his methods and their effect upon his own farm, which is one of the best in the county, will demonstrate these facts. The farm is well stocked, comprising 262 acres, upon which are erected good farm buildings, and is situated about two miles from the village of Gilmore. George W. Carpenter resides with his father, and is the owner of seventy acres adjoining the home farm.

JACOB H. CLANTZ, farmer, P. O. C ad wall ader, was born in Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Februaiy 28, 1841. His father, Charles Clantz, was born October 10, 1786, and in 1825 was married to Mary Ann C. Andes, bora February 28, 1801, both being natives of Frederick County, Md. To this marriage were born eight children, of whom John Andes is deceased, and Mary Elizabeth, Catharine, Susanna C., Charles F., Greenberry W., Andrew J. and Jacob H. still survive. The father of our subject was a soldier in the war of 1812, serving under Gen. Andrew Jackson at New Orleans, and participating in the most important events of that famous General's campaigns. For this service he received a land bounty from the Government, and since the passage of the pension act of 1869 was the recipient of a pension granted to survivors of that war. By trade, he was a tailor, and eventually, becoming interested in a flouring-mill enterprise, mastered that trade also. On his advent to Perry Township, in 1827, he took up eighty acres of Government land, but finding his lack of experience as a pioneer agriculturist likely to militate against his success, he again resorted to the needle, and made clothing for the settlers, who in turn remunerated him by clearing up his land. He made the first suit of clothes in the township, and many of his neighbors were fitted out in their wedding toggery in those days by this old pioneer tailor. He continued at his trade until incapacitated by old age and infirmities, and died January 26, 1875, his faithful partner following him November 1, 1877. He was a son of Charles Clantz, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and was a hero of many thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes in following the fortunes of the patriot army. The subject of this sketch was married, September 21, 1865, to Mary Ellen, daughter of Jonathan and Margaret (Gardner) Meek, natives of Pennsylvania. This union has been blessed with six children; their names and dates of birth are as follows : Annie Elizabeth, September 14, 1866 :

Margaret M. and Catharine N. , October 6, 1867; Mary Victoria, January 2,1870; Laura Ellen, May 7, 1875; Hubert Halcyon, November 29, 1881. Mr. Clantz is a successful farmer, owning a well stocked and well cultivated farm of 200 acres, upon which he has erected farm buildings of a superior order. He has just completed a dwelliDg which is second to none in the township, and his surroundings substantially demonstrate an accurate knowledge of his calling and the requirements of a first-class farm. September 24, 1864, Mr. Clantz enlisted in Company K, Seventy -eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which joined Gen. Sherman at Atlanta, and was incorporated into Brig. Gen. G. A. Smith's Third Division of Maj. Gen. F. P. Blair's Seventeenth Corps. He participated in the march to the sea, and at the siege of Savannah was wounded in the hand by a rebel sharpshooter. At the time of the surrender of the Confederate army, our subject's regiment was in the vicinity of Raleigh. N. C. , from whence it proceeded to Washington, participated in the grand review, and was mustered out at Columbus, Ohio. Our subj«ct then returned to peaceful pursuits. Although entering the prime of life, he has already been electee! Township Trustee three terms, from 1876 to 1878, and from 1880 to 1881, and since December, 18 SI, has held a commission of Notary Public for the State of Ohio, and is also correspondent for his township to the State Board of Agriculture. He is a Mason, a Democrat, and, with his family, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MILTON S. DEARTH, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Luzerne Township, Fayette Co., Penn., February 23, 1823, one of nine children, and came in 1830 to this township with his father, who was born in Fayette County, Penn., March 17, 1793, and became the owner of 448 acres of land in this township, where he died. He was a soldier of the war of 1812, was a County Commissioner, possessed considerable means and more than ordinary intelligence, and his advice was often sought by his friends and acquaintances. George Dearth, the grandfather of our subject, was born in Connecticut, removed when young to Virginia, was a colonial soldier, fought at Braddock's defeat, and there overheard Col. Washington request the commanding General to fight the Indians in their own way; served as Captain in the Revolutionary war, under Gen. Greene, and was promoted to Major, and at the termination of the war settled in Fayette County, Penn., where he amassed a fortune in trading, often to New Orleans. He served in the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. His father, Thomas Dearth, the great- grand father of our subject, emigrated from England to America in pre-Revolutionary days. Milton S. has never aspired to office, but has been Trustee, Land Appraiser and Clerk of his township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and of the Masonic order.

DAVID T. HARDING, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, August 20, 1820, and came from Guernsey to this county in 1846. He is a son of John D. Harding, a native of Loudoun County, Va. The latter was twice married, first to Margaret Thompson, a native of Pennsylvania, who died February 16, 1824, leaving two children, David, our subject, and Martha. His subsequent union was with Miss Martha Chancy, their issue being eight children, of whom one, Ann, died in August, 1850. The survivors are Charles C., Margaret, Sarah, Melissa, George, Basil and John. He formerly followed sjaoe-making, but in 1822 turned his attention to agriculture, and settled in Harrison County, Ohio He was a prominent pioneer citizen in his day, and died on November 30, 1869. The subject of this sketch was married, November 17, 1842, to Lucy Longsworth, who was born on August 20, 1817, and is a daughter of Basil Longsworth. Her father was born in Maryland on November 13, 1795, and was a son of Solomon and Lucy (Nelson) Longsworth, the former a native of Wales and the latter of English descent. They had a family of nine children, as follows: Nancy, Elizabeth, Catharine, Solomon, Sarah, Mary, Basil, Cordelia and Harriet. Basil mar ried Elizabeth Bozer, a native of Maryland, their union resulting in eleven children, viz.: Lucy, Mary, Elizabeth, Peter, William, Basil N., Warner, Cornelius S., Jesse T., Nancy C. and Rebecca C., all of whom are now living. Mr. Longsworth followed farming, and for many years was class leader in the Methodist Church. He died in November, 1853; his widow is now a pensioner of the war of 1812, in which he was a soldier in the United States Army. She resides in Perry Township, at the advanced age of eighty-three years. David T. Harding has had a family of eight children, as follows: William H., born September 25, 1843; John Basil, born November 8, 1845; Elizabeth M., born August 27, 1847, died September 10, 1871; Thomas J., born June 29, 1850; Joshua C., born December 1, 1852; Mary M., bom March 7, 1855, and died September 20, 1856; Nancy A., born September 20, 1857; and Harriet

C. , born February 7, 1863. Two members of this family were soldiers in the rebellion - William H., whose biography appears elsewhere in this work, and John Basil. The latter enlisted as a substitute for his father in the Ohio Home Guards, in Capt. Blickensderfer's company of the 100 -day men on May 2, 1863. His company was sent to West Virginia, where it passed through considerable hard service, finally reaching Harper's Ferry, Va., and returning to Columbus, Ohio, at the expiration of the term of service, and our subject received his discharge in August. On October 26, 1864, he again substituted for his father, who had been drafted for one year's service in the Forty -seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which joined Sherman at Atlanta. With his regiment, he participated in the march to the sea, and was one of the storming column under Gen. Hazen of that valiantly captured fort, McAllister. At the time of the surrender of the Confederate Gen. J. E. Johnston, the regiment was at Raleigh, N. C. ; from thence went to Washington City to the grand review of the army, and at the close of the war it was dispatched to Little Rock, Ark., and August 26, 1865, was mustered out at Columbus. Private Harding returned home, having honorably discharged his duty to his Government and country.

D. T. Harding is now a farmer in Perry Township, to which he came when it was quite new, and with energy and frugality has made for himself a comfortable homestead. He is the owner of 168 acres of excellent farm land, part of which lies in Perry Township. He raises cattle, sheep and swine, and for forty years has been improving his stock of horses by crossing native horses with pure Norman breed. From 1863 to 1864, and again from 1880 to 1881, he tilled the office of Township Trustee. He is a Freemason; with his family, a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

"WILLIAM H. HARDING, farmer, P. O. Gilmore, was born in Guernsey CJounty, Ohio, September 25, 1843, and is the eldest son of David T. and Lucy (Longsworth) Harding, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. He came to Perry Township with his father in 1846, and on October 5, 1865, was married to Sarah Louisa, daughter of George W. and Mary (Carpenter) Parks, of Perry Township. Her mother died on February 10, 1846, and Mr. Parks subsequently married Mary Ann Milliken, of Rush Township, afterward removing to Peoria, 111., where he died about the year 1855. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Harding has been blessed with four children - William Sherman, born January 5, 1867; Annie Louisa, born September 12, 1868; Western Jonas, born January 16, 1873; and Lucy Ellen, born April 24, 1875. On the 28th of August, 1862, Mr. Harding enlisted as a private in Company K, Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the war of the rebellion. His regiment was attached to the Army of the Tennessee, and for two years was detailed for scouting duty and guarding outposts in Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama. The first engagement of the regiment was at Jackson, Tenn., after which it was ordered to Corinth, Miss., where it re mained for nine months. It was while on scouting duty here that the desperate skirmish of Mud Run occurred, lasting about thirty six hours. The Fifth Ohio took part in that engagement, and Private Harding was promoted to the rank of Second Corporal. In October of 1863, the regiment moved to Chattanooga, and Corporal Harding was appointed Orderly to Gen. P. J. Osterhaus4 continuing in this capacity during the stirring events succeeding the battle of Chickamauga, and participated in the battles of Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge and Ringgold. His regiment having been dispatched to the relief of Gen. Burnside at Knoxville, Corporal Harding was left behind, but in January, 1864, he was sent to Huntsville, Ala., in charge of a lot of army horses and mules. Here he remained until the latter part of May, his regiment having in the interim been moved to that post. Subsequently, the Fifth Ohio was merged into Gen. J. Kilpatrick's Third (Cavalry) Division of the Fifteenth Corps, Maj. Gen. J. A. Logan commanding; and from that time to the close of the war Corporal Harding followed the fortunes of his regiment in Sherman's grand march to the sea At Savannah, he was promoted to the rank of Quartermaster-Sergeant, and at Durham Station, N. C., he personally received the flag of truce from the rebel officers of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, who asked for an armistice to arrange the terms for a surrender to Sherman. Sergt. Harding was mentioned for a Second Lieutenancy while at Newbuin, but the great struggle being over, the mission of the Fifth Ohio Cavalry was ended and our soldier subject returned to his home in the full enjoyment of his well-earned honors and the consciousness of having served his country well and faithfully. He was brought up to farming, and on his return home, in company with his father, resumed that occupation, continuing until 1871. He then went to Kansas, where he sojourned for eight years, returning to this township in 1879, and is now residing on the Parks farm.

GEORGE M. JOHNSTON, hotel proprietor, P. O. Cadwallader, was born in Washington County, Penn., February 8, 1832, and i3 a son of John and Mary Johnston. His mother, who is now residing with him, has attained the advanced age of eighty-two years. Our subject learned, before his majority, the trade of carriage -making, and in 1852 came to Cambridge, Ohio, near which place be was working at his trade for his uncle, for about two years. In the spring of 1855, he started across the plains, bound for California. On his way there, he heard Brigham Young deliver a speech at Salt Lake City, on July 4, 1855. He remained in California for about two years, and in 1857 returned to Guernsey County, Ohio, where he was married, March 8. 1860, to Miss Mary E. , daughter of Simon and Jane Brown. Five children have resulted from this union, all of whom are living: Lola M., wife of Christy O. Brown, born February 12, 1861; Harriet C.,born January 14, 1864; Homer D., born March 27, 1871; John B., born September 21, 1862; and George F., born November 4, 1875. During the rebellion, our subject took a company of mechanics to Nashville, Term., and served in the trenches, at the siege of Nashville He contracted there typhoid fever, and had a severe sickness. All of his children are members of the Presbyterian Church, and his wife of the Methodist Episcopal. The family moved to West Chester, Ohio, their present residence, in 1881; Mr. Johnston purchasing the hotel he now occupies. He keeps a comfortable, home -like hotel, which is well patronized.

CORNELIUS S. LONGS WORTH, farmer, P. O. Cadwallader, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, October 31, 1832. He came with his parents, Basil and Elizabeth Longsworth, to Tuscarawas County, in 1852, and has since resided here. On August 28, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifth Ohio Cavalry, and was connected with the Army of the Tennessee. His life in the army was similar to that of most soldiers. While in the swamps of Missis- sippi, he contracted a fever which wrecked his physical life to a great extent. He was promoted to the rank of Captain for good conduct, but on account of ill health, was unable to take command of his company. He was a soldier on whose services his officers could depend, and was always ready to perform the duties imposed on him. He is now drawing a small pension, which, like that of many of the soldiers, is not nearly sufficient compensation for damages received. Elizabeth Longsworth is also drawing a pension for her father, who was a soldier in the war of 1812. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Mr. Longsworth is heir to 160 acres of land, belonging to his mother, and on which he and the family are now residing.

GEORGE W. REESE, merchant, Cadwallader, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, October 17, 1838, and is a son of Rev. A.T. Reese. His mother died when he was but four years old, and he was cast among strangers without an opportunity of receiving more than two months schooling each year. About 1846, he went to Logan County, Ohio, and remained there four years, after which he came to Tuscarawas County, where he stayed till the war broke out. He was teaching school at the time, but responded to the call of his country in 1861, enlisting in the Twenty- eighth Illinois Infantry, and serving with the Army of the Tennessee until September 8, 1864. He was wounded in the left hip at Pittsburg Landing in 1862. He was a the battle of Belmont, Mo. ; the capture of Fort Henry; battle of Pittsburg Landing; both sieges of Corinth; the siege of Vicksburg and the battle at Jackson, Miss. He was mustered out of service at Natchez, Miss., where he was employed in the United States Cnstom House, and returned to this county. He had been engaged in farming for about two years, when he was united in marriage to Amanda Bonham, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, by which union there have been six children, viz.: Edwin P. , born November 3, 1867; Mary K. and Burt P. (twins), born April 21, 1869; Phillip T., born February 4, 1873; George W., bom June 7, 1878, and Wildred C., born August 4, 1881. In 1873, our subject engaged in mercantile pursuits at WestChester, his present place of business, where he has an extensive custom. He is the Postmaster at that point He belongs to the Masonic order. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WARNER ROGERS, farmer, P. O. Peoli, was bom in Nottingham Township, Harrison County, Ohio, January 20, 1824. His father, Warner Rogers, was a native of Maryland, and married Eliza Gregory, also a native of Maryland, and emigrated to Harrison County, Ohio, about 1816, finally locating in Perry Township, Tuscarawas County, in 1846. Their family numbered eleven children, of whom Pamelia, Nelson and an infant are deceased, and Jane, William, John. Joseph, Warner, Elijah B., Hester A. and Wesley D. still survive. Warner Rogers, the elder, came into the State of Ohio a poor man, but, with the energy characteristic of the times, he settled, and this old pioneer, through honesty and economy, became the owner of 120 acres of as fine a farm as there is in Perry Township. He died in 1853, and his widow followed him on January 28, 1874. The subject of this, sketch was married, February 9, 1854, to Miss Comfort A., daughter of Joseph and Jemima Philips, natives of Harrison County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are the parents of eight children, viz.: Alice, born March 24, 1855; Almeda, born February 3, 1857; Alfred P., born December 5, 1859; Axzona L., born August 31, 1861; John W., born July 2, 1863; Forest, born January 13, 1867; Eliza Margaret, bom July 18, 1869; Emma M., born January 18, 1874. Mr. Rogers is a successful farmer of Perry Township, owning upward of 400 acres of excellent farm Jand. His residence is one^f the finest in the township, and his farm buildings are in keeping with the requirements of a first-class farm, a credit to the taste of Mr. Rogers as a farmer. In 1879, he was elected Township Trustee, and in 1881 County Infirmary Director; the latter office he still holds. He is also on the State jury ballot for the United States Court at Cleveland. He is a Mason; a Republican in politics; with his family a member of the M. E. Church.

SAMUEL C. TITUS, farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Cadwallader, was horn in Harrison County, Ohio, February 25, 1819, and is a son of Timothy and Mary Titus, both deceased. He came to Tuscarawas County in 1841, and settled on the farm he is now occupying. On January 25, 1843, he was married to Martha M. Cope, of Harrison County, Ohio, to which union there have been born two children, viz. : William S., the oldest, who died at the age of four years and twenty days, and John J., born June 8, 1850, on which day Mrs. Titus died. Our subject was again married, November 27, 1851, to Miss Elizabeth Longsworth, of Guernsey County, Ohio, and their family consists of six children, all living. Their names and dates of birth are as follows: Nelson C., September 25, 1852; Mary M. , February, 1855; Albert T., October 10, 1857; Sigle O., March 30, 1862; Cornelius G., January 22, 1865, and Elizabeth J., February 6, 1867. The entire family are members of a church. Mr. Titus has been engaged in the raising of fine sheep, but is now making a specialty of thoroughbred Clydesdale horses and short-horn cattle, of which lAtter-named stock he has probably the best herd in Tuscarawas County. He owns 400 acres of well-improved land, with fine farm buildings on same. In politics, he is a Republican, and is an energetic, enterprising business man. He was drafted in the first draft in his county, and, on account of ill health* was honorably discharged by the Governor of Ohio, David Tod. He also aided in supporting his country by his means and words of encouragement.

ANDREW BARKLEY, deceased, was a resident of Rush Township, Tuscaras Co., Ohio. He was born in Pennsylvania April 7, 1808, and was a son of William and Mary Barkley. The Barkley family emigrated from Pennsvlvania to Ohio about 1830, and settled in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, where both parents died. Andrew, our subject, was united in marriage, August 16, 1838, with Rebecca Welch, a daughter of William Welch. She was bora December 22, 1809, and departed this life January 26, 1866. After our subject was married, he and his wife settled on the farm where William Barkley and family now reside, and remained there until his death, which occurred June 4, 1881. He first engaged in farming and stock-raising, a business he followed with success through life. He first owned eighty acres of land, which he entered, afterward adding to that until he owned at one time 547 acres of land. About ten years before his death, he divided his land among his three sons, and gave to his two daughters the equivalent in money. He had a very limited education, and was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church; was Elder in the Uhrichville church for a great many years, and when he died he was filling that office in the church at Lima, Ohio. He filled the office of Trustee of the township several terms, with credit to himself and his constituents. He and his wife were the parents of six children, viz.: William, John W. (deceased), Andrew, James, Sarah I. and Mary R. Mr Barkley was a man who was loved and respected by all who knew him, and at

GEORGE BRAINERD, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born in Bush Township, this county and State, in November, 1843, and is a son of Ezra and Catharine (Salter) Brainerd, natives of Vermont and Pennsylvania respectively. His father went to Georgia when a young man, and, in 1830, came North, settling in Dover, Ohio. In 1838, he came to Stillwater and embarked in mercantile business, which he pursued for several years. He was married, February 14, 1842, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Aaron and Mary (Taylor) Salter, of Stillwater, and had born to him a family of four children - George, Daniel H., Hannah and Joseph H He was Postmaster for many years, and was repeatedly elected Justice of the Peace, in which latter office he would seldom let disputing neighbors come to a suit, often effecting compromises by paying out of his own pocket the price of the object in dispute. He was elected Representative of the county, and served in the State Legislature from 1847 to 1849. He was a Whig in his time, and his ancestors before him were among the leading politicians. In business, he was energetic and progressive, and carried on milling and merchandising for years. He purchased of the Talbot Brothers the large mill which still stands on the banks of the Stillwater, it being the oldest mill in Tuscarawas County, although in a dilapidated condition. The subject of this sketch now lives near this mill, on the farm on which his father resided He was married, in 1807, to Miss Susan, daughter of Fleming and Maria Bukey, which union has resulted in seven children, viz. : Ezra, Fannie P., Nelly B., Wilkins, Fleming, Kate and

Sue. Mr. Brainerd was a soldier during the rebellion, enlisting in August, 1861, in the Fifty-first Regiment Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and was in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga and Atlanta, besides the many battles and skirmishes in which that regiment participated. He was Hospital Steward, and subsquently served on the staff of Gen. Rose, as First Lieutenant and Aid-de-Camp. He was a veteran soldier under Stanley Mathews, and was mustered out in 1865. Mr. Brainerd was freight and ticket agent of the P., C. & St. L. Railway at Uhrichsville for a number of years, and is now Railway Postal Clerk on the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway.

JOSEPH BUKEY, farmer, P. O. Tracy, was bora in Ohio County, W. Va., February 10, 1810, and is a son of John and Agnes (McMahon) Bukey, natives of Virginia. His mother came to Ohio in 1833, being at the time a widow, and was followed by Joseph some time afterward. She had a family of thirteen children, of whom our subject and William survive. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage in 1835 to Miss Theresa, daughter of Thomas and Dorcas Brock, natives of Virginia. Mrs. Bukey was a member of a family of sixteen children. Mr. and Mrs. Bukey have been blessed with thirteen children, nine of whom are living - Agnes M., wife of H. Morgan, of Illinois; Anna M., now Mrs. David Patterson, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio; John B., and Thomas B., of Tuscarawas County, Ohio; William McB., of Holt County, Neb.; James P. B., of Newark, Licking County, Ohio; Virginia Hunkins, widow, residing in Holt County, Mo. ; Matilda, wife of P. Bouk; Eudora, wife of Alexander S. Clemens, and James B. a practicing physician in Ohio, having studied under the preceptorship of D. Myers, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, and a graduate of Ann Arbor, Mich. Mr. Bukey and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is now in his seventy fourth year, and is one of the oldest pioneers and citizens of Rush Township.

JAMES GALBRAITH, farmer, P. O. Tippecanoe, Harrison County, was bora in Belmont County, Ohio, May 28, 1825. His parents, Joseph and Elizabeth (Vanhorn) Galbraith, were natives of Ohio and Maryland respectively.

His father was of Scotch descent, and came to Tuscarawas County in 1835, settling in Perry Township, and there lived and died. He had a family of twelve children, of whom ten are now living - Hannah, Washington, James. Wesley, Samuel, Harriet, Matilda, William, Benjamin, Angelina. James, the subject of this sketch, was married in 1850 to Miss Margaret Stout, by which union there were live children, of whom four are living - Mary, Francis M., Margaret and Winfield S. Mary, now Mrs. J. Davis, has three children - Marian M., Elizabeth B. and William C. Mrs. Galbraith died June 6, 1865, and in June, 1866, Mr. Galbraith married Miss Mary Jane, daughter of William Ross, of Monroe County, Ohio. Four children have blessed this union - W'illiam T. S., Emily R. and PhebeH being the surviving members. Mr. Galbraith has been Justice of the Peace for three years, School Director for a number of years, and is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. His farm comprises ninety-two and a half acres of good land, and is located ten miles southeast from Uhrichsville. He is a member of the Disciple Church, and is a man of ability.

PETER GIBBENS, farmer, P. O. Gnadenhutten, was born in Hartford, Guernsey Co., Ohio March 19, 1838. He is a son of John W. and Maria (Hart) Gibbens, natives of Virginia. His father came to Ohio about 1824, settled in Guernsey County, and reared a family of eight children, of whom there survive four - Daniel, Marian N., George W. and Peter. The subject of this sketch was married, September 27, 1876, to Miss Eliza J., daughter of John B. Wyandt, of Salem Township. To this union have been born four children - Charles, Cora J., Harry and Frank, all at home. Mr. Gibbens was among the "Squirrel Hunters " at Morgan's raid in Cincinnati. His brother John died in the army. For a number of years, Mr. Gibbens has been on the railroad. He owns 140 acres of land, which abound in coal, and a good part of which is under cultivation. He has served as School Director for several years. His grandfather was related to Lewis Whitzell, the great Indian scout, and died at the age of one hundred and five years. He was of the Old Virginian stock.

MRS. ELIZABETH HARMON, P. O. Uhrichville, relict of the late Jonathan Harmon, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, September 19, 1819. Her parents, John and Mary Reider, were natives of Germany, whence they emigrated at an early day. She was married to Jonathan, son of Joseph and Catherine Harmon, both natives of Pennsylvania. She has had a family of six children, of whom three survive - John, married to Miss Sarah More, by which union there has been no issue, but they are rearing an adopted child; David (deceased), who died shortly after his return from the war of the rebellion; Mary (deceased); Henry M., married to Miss Martha E. Parker; Rachel, wife of William McBarnes, Akron, Ohio; and an infant (deceased). Mr. Harmon left his widow with 100 acres of land, to which she his since added fifty acres. Her son William manages the farm, and ho is busily occupied in improving it. Mrs. Harmon is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and although in the decline of her life, she is still full of energy and enterprise.

MRS. MARGARET HOUK, P. O. Stillwater, is a daughter of Aaron and Mary (Taylor) Salter, natives of Pennsylvania. Her parents emigrated to Ohio, about the year 1825 or 1826, and located near Akron, afterward removing to Tuscarawas County, and settling near Uhrichsville, where they lived for four years. They subsequently came to Stillwater, and here spent the remainder of their days. They had a family of ten children, nine daughters and one son. of whom six are now living - Emma, Diana, Mary, Esther, Elmira, and Margaret J , our subject. The latter was united in marriage, June 11, 1857, with Jacob Houk. He was the second son of Jacob and PercillaHouk, natives of Pennsylvania. He had twelve children by a previous marriage. By hie second union there were three children, namely: Frank S., John and Charles

G. Mr. Houk was a thorough farmer, and instructed his boys in that occupation. He died January 12, 1882. He at one time owned 160 acres of the home farm, which was sold, and subsequently bought by Mrs. Houk, who now carries on the farm with two sons, F. and C. One son, John, is agent and telegraph operator at Stillwater, Ohio. The farm is bottom land, and is located about seven miJes distant from Uhrichsville, near the old Talbot Mill. This mill is owned by her nephew, George D. Brainerd, and is the oldest mill standing in the county, and is the largest water mill.

ISAAC HOUK, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born in Mill Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March 9, 1828. He is a son of Jacob Houk, a native of Maryland, who was twice married; first to Elizabeth Cahill, by whom he had twelve children - an unnamed infant, Rebecca Priscilla and Jacob are deceased, also David, who died in the army; Lodac, Lucinda, Mary, William

H. , Henry, Elizabeth and Phillip. After the decease of his wife Elizabeth, he married Margaret Salter, by which union he had three children - Frank, John and Charles. He was five times elected County Commissioner, an office he filled with honor to himself and county. His second wife, whose biography appears elsewhere in this work, still survives him. Isaac, the subject of this sketch was married, September 3, 1857, to Miss Jemina, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Connel) Myers, of Harrison County, Ohio, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of this State. The children by this marriage are Llewellen, born May 30, 1858; Flora Ada, born December 21, 1859; Mary E., bom February 19, 1862. Flora Ada was married, September 26, 1882, to Rev. Levi L. Fisher, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and son of Samuel Fisher, of Flushing, Ohio. Isaac Houk is a successful farmer of Rush Township, and owns 183 acres of good land, located within a mile of Stillwater Station, C. L. & W. Railroad. His farm is welbstocked, and his buildings are commodious. In politics, he is a Republican; with his family, is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

WILLIAM H. HOUK, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March 18, 1840. He is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Cahill) Houk, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in an early day, and settled in Gnadenhutten. They afterward removed to Rush Township, where Mr. Houk died January 13, 1882. He was twice married, having by his first wife, Elizabeth, eleven children, of whom seven are still living - Isaac, Philip, Henry; Lucinda, wife of Charles Wards; Mary, wife of R. Wallace; Elizabeth, wife of W. H. Westhover; and Rebecca, who died, leaving a family of four children. His second marriage was with Miss Margaret J. Salter, by whom there were three sons - Frank, John and Charles. The subject of this sketch was married in 1871 to Miss Esther Latto (deceased), by which union there was one child, Jacob L. In October, 1879, our subject was married to Miss Etta, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Stromne) Morrow, of Union County, Ohio. Mrs. Houk was a member of a family of four children - Eddy; Mrs. Daisy Winters, of Hardin County, Ohio; Charles, married to Miss Martha Davis; and Simon. Mr. Houk has been Assessor of this township; is a member of the Masonic order. He is the first man who imported French horses to this county, the importations being recorded in the National register. He has two of the finest horses in the State; he has had much experience in buying, and is quite a connoisseur of horse flesh. He goes to France often, visits Paris, and has also traveled through Ireland. He owns a farm of 165 acres of land, located in the Stillwater Valley, of which farm one-third is hilly, the remainder good, tillable land. mm

PHILIP G. HOUR, farmer, P. O. Tracy, was bom in Rush Township, Tub carawas Co., Ohio, June 3, 1846, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Cahill) Houk, both natives of Pennsylvania. His father was twice married, his second wife being Miss Margaret Salter, who is now a widow and resides on the home farm. Our subject formerly lived on a farm near Stillwater, but at the present time is residing in Newport. He was married, December 11, 1876, to Miss Tillie Bukey, to which union three children have been bom - Lizzie Myrtle, Pearl and John Wallace. Our subject is a brother of William H. Houk, the first importer into the county of French horses. They are both first-class practical farmers.

DAVID W. KENNEDY, Sr., farmer, P. O. Gnadenhutten, was bom in Washington, D. C., May 11, 1805. He is a son of Mathew and Elizabeth (Hines) Kennedy, the former a native of Scotland, the latter of Germany. They had a family of seventeen children, seven of whom have survived - Napoleon B., Return M., David W., Ahia H., Thomas J., Christian and Daniel H. Mathew Kennedy, on emigrating to this country, settled near Georgetown, now taken in the city of Washington, D. C., and there kept a hotel for a number of years. He came with his family and parents to Ohio, his parents owning large tracts of land near Marietta. But they had no sooner reached here than they packed their goods and immediately returned, afterward selling their lands. Our subject came with his father tp this Slate in 1806, and settled in the Mingo bottoms, and afterward went to Stillwater, near Cadiz, which was then a wilderness. Our subject was married, March 19, 1829, to Miss Isabel, daughter of Thomas Gibson,' of Tuscarawas County. Their children were fourteen in number, of whom eleven are now living - Alexander B., Frederick H., Ahia. Margaret, Isabel and Betsy, twins, Philip, Abraham R., Mathew, David W. and Sarah Mrs. Kennedy died June 5, 1850, or 1851, and our subject was again married, on December 14, 1853, to Mrs. Sarah (SponBeller) Buffington, which union has bad no issue. Four of Mr. Kennedy's children are residents of this county. His son Frederick was married to Belinda Mc- Pherson, and by her has had four children living - Melville, Ruth, Mary and Frederick. They all live in Perry County, 111. Alexander was married to Miss Rachel Hallet, and has had ten children, eight of whom are living, residents of Cowley County, Kan. ; Ahia, married Miss Sophia Linard, and has had eleven children, nine living, all residents of Harrison County, Ohio; Betsy is now Mrs. J. Linard, and has had a family of nine children, of whom eight are now living; the family are residing on Watson Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; Isabel, now Mrs. Mahaffey, has had nine children, of whom eight are living - Sarah M., John C., William J., Hattie B., David W., Ada E., James M. and Obadiah R. ; Philip Kennedy is now living in Illinois, and has three children living, five having died; Richard Kennedy married Miss Jennie D. McClelland, by whom he had two children - William M. and Frank E. His first wife dying, he formed a subsequent union with Miranda Irons, and by her has had one child - Melissa N. David W., Jr., is married to Jane Glover, and has had three children, two of whom are living, residents of Perry County, III. ; Sarah Kennedy married John Tarbet, of Harrison County, Ohio, and has had three children, one of whom is living - Ina McDaniel; Mathew G. Kennedy is married to Miss Ella Were; resides in Trenton, Mo., and has one child - Leroy Parker. Our subject has always followed farming, and most of the time has resided in Tuscarawas County. Two of his sons were in the late rebellion. He owns 156 acres of land in the township of Rush. He is a large, portly man, of a hearty nature and stro^ build. He has cut the timber and split 400 rails in one day, besides doing other chores.

WILLIAM LATTO, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born in Philadelphia, Penn., July 2, 1825. His parents emigrated from Ireland to this country in

1822, having been married in that year. They had in their family twelve children, seven of whom are now living - Alexander; Andrew; Catherine, wife of Elias Uhrich, whose father, Michael, was the founder of the city of Uhrichsville; Eliza, wife of James Barkley, and the mother of two children - Jessie A. and Andrew, all residents of Rush Township; John, in Kansas; David E., also in Kansas, and William Our subject was married in 1850 to Miss Rebecca Houk (deceased), and by her had four children - Thomas A.; Elizabeth A., wife of E. J. Furney; Jacob H. and William H. Mr. Latto was again married, in 1874, to Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, n6e Smith, a widow with five children - Lauffer; Eliza, wife of M. Davis; Spencer R., on the railroad; Josephine and Nathaniel. Mr. and Mrs. Latto have been made the happy parents of two children - Irena and Frederick. Mr. Latto has served as Township Assessor, Treasurer and Trustee, and is one of the township's best men. He has a farm of 217 acres, lying along the railroad, of which twothirds of it is bottom land. Considerable coal is found in the hills, and the farm buildings are of a superior order.

R. A. McADOO, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born in Kush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 20, 1846. His parents. William and Nancy (Clark) McAdoo, were natives of Ireland and Ohio respectively. They had a family of eight children, seven of whom are living, viz.: Susan, Robert, Jane, William J. (deceased February 6, 1854), Mary, Thomas, Janies and Martha. Thomas was married, December 25, 1881, to Miss Martha Romig, and has one child, named William C. William McAdoo was a manufacturer of linen in Ireland, but, after coming to Ohio, followed farming He emigrated to America, landing in New York on June 12, 1882; thence went to Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1844. He then came to Ohio and set. tied on the farm now occupied by his family. He died September 27, 188L, having been preceded by his wife August 17, 1865. He left a fine farm, which is now occupied by his sons. The subject of this sketch had chosen the medical profession, to which he devoted four years of study, preparatory to practicing, but on the decease of his father he relinquished his studies and took charge of his father's estate. He expects to finish his studies at some future time. He and his brothers are now working the farm and deal in good common stock.

THOMAS B. RANKIN, farmer, P. O. Gnadenhutten, was born in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, October 1, 1844, and is a son of Thomas and Jane (Ellis) Rankin, the former of Washington County, Penn., the latter of Maryland. His grandfather, James Rankin, emigrated. to Ohio in 1813 and settled in Athens Township, Harrison County, where he lived and died. His great-grandfather was a member of Williamson's force that massacred the ninety-six Moravian Indians at Gnadenhutten, and was one of the sixteen who stepped out from the ranks, refusing to take part in the horrible transaction. Our subject's parents were married in September, 1833, and came to Tuscarawas County in 1837 and settled on the farm which our subject now occupies. Their children numbered seven, of whom four survive - James, William A., Sarah A. and Thomas B. Thomas being of a studious turn of mind when a boy, was designed for a professional life by his father, and he was accordingly educated with that view. But, on the decease of his father, he was obliged to lay aside his books and take charge of the farm. This he did, and has proved himself a successful farmer. He was married, January 2, 1868, to Miss Mary J., daughter of Jacob Ripley, of Rush Township, and has had seven children, of whom Edwin C., Thomas D., Alvin R. and Eflfa M. are deceased, and Horace C., Cora J. and Bertha R. survive. His studies, though interrupted, were not discontinued, and while overseeing his farm he lives in an atmosphere of books. He delights in public discussions, particularly those of a theological nature, and his calm, dispassionate, straightforward plan of reasoning makes him no mean opponent. His religious views are considered to bo very eccentric. He has lately entered on his third term as Justice of the Peace, and is Master of the Patrons of Husbandry.

H. R. RIPLEY, farmer, P. O. Tracy, was born in the year 1835 on the farm he now occupies in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He is a son of Jacob and Mary (Dixon) Ripley, who emigrated from Germany at an early day and settled in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio. They afterward came to Tuscarawas County and settled in Rush Township, where they spent the remainder of their days. They reared a family of eight children, of whom five have survived, viz., Comfort (the wife of D. Heller), Ann (wife of B. Kennedy). Isaac, Mary Jane (wife of Thomas B. Rankin) and H. R. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, in 1857, with Miss Lydia, daughter of John Borger. This union has been blessed with seven children, six of whom are living. Their names are as follows: Mary E. (wife of Mr. A. Grove and the parent of one child, residents of Missouri), Agnes L. (wife of L Beal, of Guernsey County, Ohio, the parents of one child), Alice R. (at home), Frank D., Adolphus L. and another. Mr. Ripley is one of the prominent farmers of this county and has 400 acres of land, part of which abounds in coal. He resides on his farm, which is located about seven miles from Uhrichsville. He has been Assessor of his township and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he supports the Democratic party.

ROBERT SPROUL, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, February 16, 1822, and is a son of William and grandson of John Sproul, a native of Ireland, who came to America about the middle of the last century. About the year 1815, William Sproul married, in County Tyrone, Ireland, Miss Sarah Gillies, and shortly after migrated to this country. He first located in Philadelphia, but remained there only a short time, when he removed to Harrison County, Ohio, and subsequently to Rush Township, this county, which at that time was a howling wilderness. He had a family of seven children, of whom Mary, William J. and Sarah Ann are deceased; and Jam 68, Robert, Mary Jane and George are now living. He was a weaver by trade, but in this, the land of his adoption, he resorted to the ax, the plow and the sickle as a more certain means of success, and with the indomitable perseverance displayed by all the sturdy pioneers of his day, he eventually secured from the forest depths a comfortable homestead and ample competency. That for many years when the township was rough and the position one of danger he creditably filled the office of Constable fully attests that he possessed nerve as well as muscle. He died in 1840, and in 1866 his widow followed him. Robert Sproul, the subject of this biography, was married, in the year 1845, to Susannah, daughter of George W. and Rebecca (Reed) Gib son, natives of Pennsylvania. By this union there have been five children, viz., George W. (born May 24, 1846), James R. (born September 2, 1850), Rebecca (born June 3, 1852), Henry O. (born March 31, 1856) and Louisa (born October 25, 1858). Mr. SprouPs farm comprises 422 acres of fine land in the Stillwater Valley, about one mile from the Stillwater Station, C. L. & W. Railroad. His residence and farm are among the best in the township. They are situated one mile from Stillwater Station, C., L. &W. Railroad.

HENRY STAHL, farmer, P. O. Stillwater, was born August 14, 1824, and is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (McElvain) Stahl, the former of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ireland. Mrs. Stahl was eight years old when she crossed the ocean. Our subject's father came to Ohio in 1822, and purchased a piece of laDd in Rush Township, on which he resided until his decease, June 22, 1842; his widow followed him, December 11, 1869. They had eleven children in their family, of whom only four survive - John, a resident of Cherokee County, Iowa, and the parent of ten children*^ Leonard, resident of Rush Township; Rachel, wife of William Berney, Harrison County, Ohio, and the parent of one child; and Henry, the subject of this sketch. Henry was married, October 12, 1848, to Miss Emily, daughter of "William Ross, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Stahl have a family of five children, viz.: McKendree, married to Miss Annie, daughter of Clark Hill, of Peoria, 111., the parents of three children - Emory W., Clara G. and Bessie M. ; Mary E., now Mrs. William Simpson, of Harrison County, Ohio, the parent of four children - Eugene, Herbert, Pearl, and Anna L. ; Nancy E., at home; Emily A., wife of Lewis H. Deems, living near her father's residence; and Pardon C., at home. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Deems are the parents of two children, Dalphis L. and Frank F. Our subject has lived on the farm he occupies for nearly sixty years, and is one of the oldest pioneers of Rush Township. He has served his township as Trustee for several years, and is a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he has been Steward. He has a fine farm in Stillwater Valley, about six miles from Uhrichsville, consisting of 242 acres, about one -half or two- thirds valley or bottom land. It is all well watered and cultivated, with good improvements. In politics, Mr. Stahl is a Republican.

WILLIAM H. TURNER, farmer, P. O. Tracy, was born in Hush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, July 24, 1828, and is a son of William and Mary A. (Sewell) Turner, both natives of Maryland. His parents had eight children - Charles, Ellen, Daniel, Andrew, John, William H., Elizabeth and David. William H. Turner's grandfather, Daniel Turner, was said to be one of the first white settlers of Rush Township. Our subject's father migrated to Ohio about 1812, settled near Lima, and was among the early pioneers of the county. Mrs. Turner was one of the old-time spinners, and manufactured homespun goods. Our subject's early education was derived from a subscription school, held in an old log house. The house was furnished with a long fire place, each scholar having to prepare wood for the occasion; a few puncheon seats, a few benches, covered overhead by clapboard roof, a log being left out on the sunny side for light; a copy book, and a few birch rods to preserve order, completed the arrangement. The pupils would often keep out the teacher, on holidays, until he would bring a bushel or two of apples, to treat them. Mr. Turner was united in marriage, April 4, 1850, with Miss Eliza, daughter of William Alexander, of Rush Township. The four children born are Mary E., Rachel A., William D. and Annabel. Two are married, one since deceased. Mrs. Wildman,who left one child, Harvey W., is residing in Trumbull County, Ohio. Rachel A. is now Mrs. James M. Parks, and has three children, viz.: Verde, Irena Forrest, and Mont Overton, who is deceased. Mr. Turner, for many years, has served as Trustee of hia township. He owns a fine farm, and is continually occupied in improving it. One of his many ingenious arrangements has been the placing of pipes leading from a spring in a hill to his house. He is an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church; has held the office of Steward for many years. He is p member of the Masonic order.

WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, deceased, was a resident of Port Washington. He was born in Dover Township, two miles from Dover, February 17, 1815. son of James and Margaret Armstrong. James Armstrong was a native of Scotland, and died in Dover Township in 1829. His wife, a Virginian by birth, also died in Dover Township in 1849. William Armstrong was united in marriage, October 16, 1836, with Polly Kline, born July 25, 1819, daugh ter of Jacob and Elizabeth Kline. Of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, five are living - Rosanna, wife of Martin Hagan, M. D. ; Olive M. ; Hulda S., wife of Francis Miller; Thomas D. and Harry R. The deceased are Richard H., Elizabeth, Winfield, James J., Medora S. and Ettie A. Mr. Armstrong and family settled in Salem Township in 1841, and at Port Washington in 1843. He was Superintendent on the canal until 1845 and then engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1876, when he retired from active work, owing to ill health. His death occurred March 21, 1879. His widow and daughter still reside at Port Washington. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

PETER J. ARTH, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Germany April 26, 1830, son of Peter and Sophia Arth, natives of Germany, where Peter died in 1865, his wife in 1832. Peter J. emigrated to America in 1848 and came direct fo> this county, where he has ever since remained. He was married, October 22, 1857, to Elizabeth Tidrick, born in this county June 11, 1838, daughter of Daniel Tidrick. She died August 18, 1876, a member of the German Lutheran Church, with which denomination Mr. Arth is now connected. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Arth, seven of whom are living- -Mary E., Peter, Jacob P., Catherine S., Margaret S., Frederick W. and Caroline. Emma and Albert are deceased. Mr. Arth has been a lifelong farmer, and has met with good success in life. Be owns 200 acres of well improved land.

PHILIP BARTH, shoe-maker, Port Washington, was born in Sotem Grossherzogethum Oldenburg Fiirstenthum Birkenfeld, Germany, September 6, 1851, son of Philip and Julia Barth. Philip Barth, Sr., died in 1854; his widow still resides in Germany. Our subject acquired his trade in Germany and emigrated to this country February 15, 1870, settling at Port Washington, where he has since followed his trade with success. He was married, April 29, 1876, to Susan C. Kropp, who was bom at Phillipsburg May 16, 1857, daughter of Jacob and Susan Kropp. Her mother is deceased and her father has remarried and now resides at Phillipsburg with his second wife. To Philip Barth and wife three children have been born - Frank F., Charles R. and Mary E. Barth. Himself and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Barth is a member of the I. O. O. F. , and it was through the efforts of him and two others that the Port Washington Lodge was instituted. He is also a member of the Benevolent German Society at Dover, Ohio.

JOHN BREMER (deceased), a former resident of Salem Township, was bom in Pennsylvania in 1808, son of Conrad and Barbara Bremer, who were natives of Pennsylvania and came to Tuscarawas County about 1814, where they remained through life. John, the subject of this sketch, was united in marriage, in 1831, with Elizabeth Sherren, born in Maryland October 23, 1812, daughter of Andrew and Nancy Sherren, both of whom died in Ohio. To

John Bremer and wife twelve children were born, of whom four survive, viz, John Hezekiah, Jonas, Sarah E. (wife of Christian Hamersly) and Laura (wife of L. S. Sargent). The deceased are Andrew, Nancy J., jerusha, Barbara (wife of J. Ramel), Harriet (wife of E. Hankie), Plin V. and two infants. Mr. Bremer was engaged in farming and stock-raising, and at his death owned a large tract of land in partnership with his brother. He was successful in life and died January 22, 1875. By his death Salem Township lost one of its best -citizens. Mrs. Bremer is a member of the Protestant Methodist Church.

JONAS BREMER, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in the house he and his family now occupy, March 8, 1836; son of John and Elizabeth {Sherren) Bremer, who came to this county in 1813. John Bremer was born in Pennsylvania, and died in 1875; his widow, a native of Maryland, is yet living near Port Washington. When eighteen years old, Jonas went to California and remained three years engaged in milling and farming. He then resided at Chicago, 111., for fifteen years, after which he returned to the old homestead where he was born and raised, and where he now owns 161 acres of well- improved land. He was married, February 21, 1858, to Catherine M. Price, bom November 23, 1840, (laughter of William and Mary Price, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Bremer eighteen children have been born, nine of whom are living - Warner N., Jefferson D., Mack C., John, Kate, Laura, Jonas, Dennis H. and Conrad S. Mr. Bremer is a member of the Masonic order.

NATHAN BREMER, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was bora in this -county November 15, 1830, and is the son of Philip and Susan Bremer. Philip Bremer is a native of Pennsylvania, his wife of Kentucky. They settled in this county about 1802, where Philip died in April, 1862, and his wife in 1863. Nathan was united in marriage, April 1, 1853, with Evaline Kail, born in Carroll County August 2, 1830, daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Kail. Adam Kail still lives. Mrs. Bremer is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Bremer has served his township in the capacities of Trustee and Assessor. Their family consisted of four children, three of whom survive - Telith E., wife of Joseph M. Hart; Anna, wife of William Stonehocker; and Susie, wife of R. H. Houtling, Mr. Bremer has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns 223 acres of improved land.