Bethlehem Township (part 11 of 23)

REV. ORVnXE NELSON HARTSHORN, LL. D., President of Mt. Union College and Professor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy and International Law, whose portrait appears in this work, was born Aug. ;iO, 1823, in Nelson, Portage Co., Ohio. He is the second child and eldest son of five children born to Norris and Asenath Hartshorn. Mr. Norris Hartshorn was born April 1, 1785, in Torrington, Litchfield Co., Connecticut; and after the close of the War of 1S12, in which lie was a soldier, he emigrated to Ohio, and located in Portage Co., where he was married to Asenath, daughter of Samuel and Abigail Backus, and died at Mt. Union, at the age of 75. Mr. Backus was born Aug. 20, 1764, in Palmer, Northampton Co., Mass.; and, having served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, moved from Massachussets in 1810 with his family to Deerfield, Portage Co., Ohio, and died July 20, 1854, near Alliance, Stark Co., Ohio, at the residence of his daughter, Asenath, at the advanced age of nearly 90 years. The subject of this sketch. President Hartshorn, was brought up to farm life, and there received only a moderate common school education. To his devoted Christian mother, he is chiefly indebted, under a kind Providence, for the normal development of his intrepid and decisive character. He not only inherited from his cultured mother her remarkable and naturally strong straits of character; but, from infancy even to manhood, he daily received from her skilled hand eminently practical, affectionate and positive training. This regular and strict training - embracing religious and systematic home instruction given by his mother during his first twelve years, not only in the common branches of an English education, but especially in the immutable and eternal principles of truth and right, and in the daily and voluntary practice of stern duty, self-reliance and self-government in strict accordance with the laws of his entire being - laid the solid foundation of his sterling character, and gave an irresistible impetus in the direction of all his subsequent actions and marked achievements. It was also his heroic mother who taught the first public school which he attended, she having taught in the public schools during the ten years preceding her marriage. This salutary home-training- thus early received from his devoted mother, supplemented by that of the Sunday School in which she was also his teacher, was the chief means, under Providence, of early leading him to Christ, and of form'ng corr(^ct habits, and subsequently of using patiently and conscientiously the requisite efforts to acquire liberal cpialifications for his active life's work. Though most of his youth was cheerfully devoted to physcal labor on the farm, and at intervals to car- pentering, yet he attendofl district school a portion of the winter months, and for sometime a high-scliool near his home, at Deerfield. Then lie took a further course of three years of faithful study at the Atwater Linnaean AcadcMuy in his native county. He then attended Alle<j;heny College at Meadville. Pa., another three years; and after there prosecuting and completing its Classical course of four vears" study, he there graduated in the decree of Bachelor of Arts; and, three years later, in the degree of Master of Arts. While a student both at the Academy and the College, he defrayed his entire expenses, partly bj- manual labor during short intervals, but chiefly by teaching public schools during the winter season. Self-support by honest and thoughtful labor, and selfreliance, with humble yet implicit trust in the infinitely perfect One ; also fidelity to dutv and love for his neighbor, have always characterized his generous, positive, enterprising and intensely active life. Oct. 4, 1840, he organized at Mt. Union, Stark Co., Ohio, an institution known as Mount Union Seminary. The surroundings for a school seemed inauspicious, and at t!\e beginning there were only six students; but the number increased until the roll showed the first year an average of twenty students. Under his judicious planning, persevering energv and well directed care, this aggressive institution regularly grew in substantial patronage and favor, even beyond his fon<lest hopes, thus adding zeal to his well-considered, firm and conscientious purpose to lay liroadly the foundation of an educational institution of national usefulness, based on the principles of truth and right, and the actual needs of our American people, and having as its distinctive object, the rendering of an integral, liberal, Christian education, easily and erjually accessible to every honest and enterprising youn<r man and young woman, however lowly or self-di'])endent. He conducted this progressive seminary with eminent prudence, patience, ability and success until January, 1S.58, when it was regularly chartered as a college. It had become a college in fact, lacking only the authority to confiT degrees, antl the accumulation of sufficient funds to place it on a firm basis. However, many intelligent, generous and wealthy persons, - who had observed this institution during its first few years struggling bravely for honorable existence and recognition, now becoming an eligible place of sound learning of no secondary importance, - responded with living sj'mpathy, wise counsel and liberal donations, thus giving it a good, substantial foundation. (See the College History in general chapter). At its opportune and efficient organization in 1858 as a college. Dr. Hartshorn was elected President of its Facult}' ; also President of its Board of Trustees. After successfully serving for ten years this college of the people, by the people and for the people, in both these capacities, he resigned Juno, 1868, in favor of Hon. Lewis Miller, of Akron, Ohio, the Presidency of the Board of Trustees, in order that he might give his whole energies to his increasingly responsible duties as President of the Faculty. Having in his early manhooil devoted considerable time to the study of law under the instruction of Hon. Chester Hayden, LL. D., of Cleveland, there have been since then a number of students of Mt. Union College, who have read law jirivately under Dr. Hartshorn's instruction, and were admitted to law schools for completing their course or graduation, on his examination and recommendation. His earlier impressions had inclined him to the practice of law, but his more deliberate convictions ol duty, involving enlarged usefulness to American youth, even to the most lowly and self-dependent, finally induced the settled purpose to study theology in connection with the practical truths of science, and to enter in earnest the united, arduous and self-d(!nying duties of the Christian ministry, and the liberal instruction of youth, being profoundly imbued with the belief that the actual work of the faithful teacher of scientific or natural truth is not only compatible with, but is quite as needed and sacred as are the truly consecrated and responsible services of the devoted teachers of Biblical truth. After due study and preparation he was, in 18.52, regvdarly licensed to preach by the Methodist Episcopal Church, and subsequently was properly ordained and elected a member of the Pittsliurg Conference of that church, which relations to the church he still retains, except that under a general rule he became a member of the East Ohio Conference, in 1876, upon its or- gatiization by authority of the General Conference. In 18G8, he was elected by the Pittsburg Annual Conference, a delegate to the General Conference of the church, which in that quadrennium met in Chicago. After visiting and carefully examining most of our American colleges, Dr. Hartshorn was, in 1867, appointed bj' the College Trustees to visit the various countries of Europe, in order to investigate their educational systems, museums and institutions; also to investigate plans and methods, and secure specimens and apparatus for the Mt. Union College museum, cabinets and laboratories. The Ohio College Association, also the Ohio Teachers' Association, had elected him to procure European educational facts and methods, and to report the result to each of these bodies, which he did. Accordingly, he started July 7th, 1867, on this European tour, and returned in the forepart of the next year, after faithfully and acceptably accomplishing this responsible mission, having visited all the principal countries, museums and institutions in Europe; in the meantime spending a few days inspecting the Paris International Exposition of 1867. It is proper to say, in brief, that this foreign visit was productive of eminently valuable results, in securing not only a vast amount of important and practical information, but especially in obtaining rare and invaluable specimens and apparatus, and in establishing superior methods and means for continuously collecting both natural and historical specimens of rare educational value from all parts of the habitable globe, and thus to accunuilate and regularly extend economically and systematically, through the agents established on the plan of the British Museum, in all countries of the world, the museum of Mt. Union College, thereby progressively making this free educational museum of science and art second to none other in this country. In 1855-6, he was chosen to edit the Famibj and School Instructor, a monthly magazine of forty pages, published by the professors and students of the institution. This educational journal was both ably conducted and well received. To his ready pen we are also indebted for numerous essays and public addresses, and a large amount of valuable contributions to our periodical literature, as well as publications of more permanent form; among the latter there being a treatise entitled " The Supremacy of Law," embodying all that this title implies. As a writer and author, his style is clear and logical; as a public s]ieaker, whether in the pulpit or on the platform, his style is characterized by its force and appropriateness of thought, naturalness, energy and purity of expression, the use of proper words in proper places, and its directness of argument and freedom in delivery. He likewise knows how and where to be silent. But as a teacher of youth, whether in the recitation or lecture-room, all his powers, both natural and acquired, find their freest and fullest play. It is in the school that his great usefulness and influence are most widely and efi"ectively felt. Among his leading traits of character are concentrativeness, simplicity, frankness, animation, magnanimity, courage, force of will, breadth and integrity of purpose. His powers of independent and consecutive thought, discernment of motives and of character, physical endurance, combined with his unswerving attachment to friends and sympathy with needy youth and the masses of the common people, have not only enhanced his efficiency, success and growing usefulness as an organizer, disciplinarian and instructor of youth; but also as a trusted guide and benefactor of society. Besides being actively connected with the educational associations in his native state, he is a member of the American Philological Societj^; also a member of the American Association for the promotion of Science. Appointed in 1851 by the Stark County Teachers' Institute to represent, with his friend and the eminent teacher. Prof. Lorin Andrews, then superintendent of the Union Schools of Massillon, that body in the National Teachers' Association, he was, in this year, elected one of its life members. As early as 1850, he was recognized as a faithful worker in various important reforms demanding earnest attention, among which may be named the cause of Anti-slavery, Sunday Schools, Temperance, Graded and Normal Schools, County and State School Supervision. He has usually participated in the State and National T-emperance Organizations, Sunday School Conventions, and Young Men's Christian Associations. Being a member of the National Christian Temperance Association; he was elected by its annual meeting in the spring of 1875 at Chicago, as one of its two delegates from Ohio to represent that body in tlic International Christian Tcnijicrance Union that met June, 181';, in Philadelphia. Being a member of the first class, which, in 1874 graduated at Chautauqua in the National Sunday School Assembly's Course of Study. He was, at its annual meeting in 1876, elected by its Alumni Association to act in connection with ten judicious representatives appointed from as many evangelical churches, to prepare the Chautauqua Normal Sunday School Course of Study. Though never an active politician. Dr. Hartshorn was urged at the begiiuiing of our late war to accept a position of important trust in the Union army; and later, a responsible service in the civil affairs of his country. Though in no sense lacking in patriotism, nor inappreciative of these honorable avenues to eminence and usefulness; yet he has foregone these and other inviting fields of state and national distinction, from a dominent conviction that his unbroken life's work should be in the direction of humbly aiding to make a thnrough, liljeral Christian education, economically and easily accessible to every energetic, right minded j'oung man or woman, however poor or neglected. He also sincerely aims to discharge properly all his political and religious duties, with a patriotism above partyism, and with a Christianity above sectarianism. His accurate and practical knowledge of human nature, and especially <if the distinctive labors, varying motives and influences incident to student life, and his tested experience with other extensive qualifications, admiral dy adapt him to the arduous and peculiarly responsible duties of the President of a live, modernized, aggressive college, as actually needed by our American people. Naturally blest with an excellent, physical constitution, as well as with a highly social, cheerful, symmetricnl disposition, with his simple, genial, systematic habits, he n-adily forms personal acquaintances, and strong attachments for students and friends; and though in his fiftyeighth year, he seems now in his prime. He has fn/quently during his life, made as might be expected, serious mistakes; but scarcely would any one question either his willingness to correct them, or the purity of his purpose.

By possessing deep and positive convictions, with true teachableness, firmness and wellpoised character, his course would inevitably antagonize those of opposite or erroneous purpose and action ; uev( rtheless, he is accustomed simply to perform his duty, and thus honorably exercise the natural right to think and act responsibly for himself, in strict accord with the nature of things and with his deliberate judgment and conscience - being always equally willing to concede cheerfully the same personal rights and freedom to others. His daily and minutest acts, as well as his more momentous or public duties, being so frequently and intimately in the presence, and thus open to the varying scrutiny and conflicting criticisms of those knowing him from childhood, it might be expected that his motives, plans and actions, however sincere or correct, would be constantly subjected to opposite or diverse opinions and utterances, and that those failing to appreciate or approve them would, at least in some instances, be notedly slow either to coiulone or forget them. Under these as well as all other circumsUmees, his favorite motto is: " Take a square view, trust God, then act, leaving to Him the consequences." Itnpartial and tolerant to all, conservative in retaining whatever is good in the past, and progressive in radically apj)lying the wise and good to new and worthv objects, he has been uniformly accustomed, with head, heart and hand, to go directiv forward, exercising envy or malice toward none - it being his rule and happiness to cherish for all a charity that is kind, that thinks no evil, and suffers long. His entire life, though characterized by severe conflict, labor and responsibility, has been one of hope, happiness and benefit. Respecting his public life's work, he has, under Providential guidance, been eminently fortunate in his choice of wise, prudent and efficient counselors, associates and helpers. Nor has he been unfortunate in his domestic relations. Nov. 1, 1840, he was suitably married to Miss Amanda Mclvina Brush, who, during the three preceding years, had been an apt and faithful student in the Seminary, being one of the first six students in attendance. Mrs. H rtshorn, a daughter of Charles and Fanny Brush, of Mt. I'nion, was born in New York city, March 13, 18ii8. To Dr. and Mrs. Hartshorn have been born six chililreii, fire of whom are living, viz. - Lucetta (now Mrs. Dr. B. U. Jacoli, of Chicago); Dora (now Mrs. Otis D. Croolcer, of Cleveland); Homer Ciiase and Emma (twins); and Walter. The State and Union Law College, of Cleveland, in I860, conferred on President Hartshorn the degree, pro m«ri(o, of Doctor of Laws. His whole life and study having been devoted cheerfully, assiduously' and unselfishly, to the equal advancement of Christianity and of popular and higher education, he has thereby efficiently promoted the true interests and elevation of the masses, and the free diifusion of knowledge and happiness among the lowly and common people. Mt. Union College, to whose normal growth he has, with right purpose, so unostentatiously" yet effectively given his untiring energies, and uniformly has, with many others whose noble acts, cooperation and benefactions form the chief part of its history, only humbly helped to make it an impartial and beneficent source of continual blessings to self-dependent youth of both sexes, though for years this institution was interposed by stiff obstacles - does now nobly attest that this his life's work of love has not been in vain.

Hon.Eijwin Norman Hartshorn

HON.EIJWIN NORMAN HARTSHORN, A. M., Professor of International and Commercial Law, and superintendent of the Commercial Department of Mt. Union College; was born near Alliance, Ohio, May 37, 1835. His parents, Nurris and Asenath Hartshorn, having moved from New England, settled at an early day in Nelson, Portage Co., Ohio. He is the youngest of five children, and was raised to farm life, and enjoyed for some years the advantag-es of the common schools. He received from his parents, especially from his cultured and devoted mother, systematic and affectionate training, until at the age of nearly twelve; and being then put under the care of his older brother. Dr. O. N. Hartshorn, he entered in the fall of 18-1:6 upon a course of study at Mt. Unijn Seminar}', being one of its first six students. He regularly continued his studies at this seminary until it was, .January, 1858, chartered as a college, defraying his entire expenses by doing janitor service during the first four years, and during the next seven or eight years by teaching a part of the time in the Seminary, but chiefly by teaching public schools during the winter season. At the organization of the Institution in 1856 as a college, he was elected one of its Charter Trustees, also Professor of Natural Science, having previously devoted most of his teaching to giving instruction in mathematics. Soon after it was chartered, he regularly graduated at Mt. Union College in both its Scientific and Classical courses, and three years later in the degree of Master of Arts. In the spring of 1862 he was elected Superintendent of the Graded or Union Schools of Brownsville, Pa.; but after faithfully and acc-eptably conducting for a few months the Brownsville Schools, he accepted the urgent request of the Trustees and Faculty to return and resume his teaching and duties in Mt. Union College. His labors as Professor until 1868 were chiefly confined to Natural Science and Mathemat4cs, though during part of this time. he was required to teach Ancient Classics, Logic, Rhetoric, Political Economy and History. In 1868 *he Commercial Department being duly organized under the charter of the college. Prof. Hartshorn was elected its Superintendent, and was appointed to teach Book-keeping, International and Commercial Law, and Actual Business. He had a t>w years before taken a full course in Dufl''s Commercial College at Pittsburgh; and having there in 1856 graduated, received a Diploma from that Business College. Having been a close student during the preceding fifteen or twenty years, and being an original and systematic thinker, and possessing the physical as well as mental stamina to endure a large amount of consecutive and thoughtful labor, he exerted all his energies to systematize this Commercial or Business Department, and to put it on a substantial basis. He prepared a thorough and systematic course of study, and of actual business, and so organized the depai tment as to reduce all its features to a complete system, probably not surpassed in thoroughness and practical detail by any business college. East or West. He has instructed in this department over 2,000 students, who are now occripying responsible and lucrative positions in various respectable business houses, where the most thoroi\gh and approved modes of doing business are required. Quite a number of the graduates of this department are ladies, who are, by their thorough and practical qualifica.

tioii in the Theory of Accounts and Actual Business, making themselves a necessity to their respective employers, and are receiving for their services a sahiry not excelled by gentlemen of equal experience. Prof. Hartshorn has thus from the first been a member of the General Faculty, and has judiciously borne during this time a resjwnsible part in its general internal management, involving the government, instruction and classificati<m of the students. He has likewise been, from the origin of the college, an efi'ective member of its Board of Trustees and of its Executive Committee; and during the past fourteen years has acted as its assistant treasurer, receiving all the internal funds, disbursing the same and keeping the books therefor. Though ids chief labors have been in the college, yet Prof. Hartshorn has also discharged various responsible duties as a citizen. He has from its origin served on the Board of Education for the union schools of Mt. Union; also for several years on the Board of C'ouncilmen for that incorporateil village. Having been treasurer of its Board of Education during some ten years, and having taken an active and efficient part in the planning and erection of its now and excellent Union School building, he has also been required to take a responsible share in the selection of teachers, and in the proper management of this union school. In all his duties he trusts nothing to luck, but depends solely on the prompt, lionorable and exact compliance with all the conditions of success. In ail his plans, duties and trar'.sactions with either the public or with private parties, he is unifortnlv straigiit-forward, decisive, respectful, prompt, temperate, firm, generous, reliable, and faithful. As to church relations, he is a Methodist; as to politics, he is a Re])ul)lican, and as a neighbor and citizen he has given ample evidence of his enterprise, kindness, honesty and fidility. During the late war he took with his means and time a highly generous, patriotic and active jiart, both in raising numerous recruits, and in nobly sustaining our Union soldiers at the front; and, indeed, he would also have eagerly ndegated to others these patriotic home supports, and entered the active service in the fielil, had it not been that his presence and stipulated services were also imperatively needed in the college. He has devoted considerable time to the study of law; also in conducting Teachers' Institutes, and in delivering educational and other public addresses. Botii as a speaker and a writiir his style is logical, clear and forcii)le. In 1878, he was nominated and elected State Senator for the Twenty-first District of Ohio, embracing the counties of Stark and Carroll. During his two years of public service in the Senate, he was appointed chairman of some important coinmiltees, as "Common Schools and School Lands; " " Universities, Academies and Colleges. " He also served on other important committees, as " Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home and Schools for Imbecile Youth ; " " Public Printing;" "Revision." While a member of the Ohio Senate, during the G4th General Assembly, he introduced the following Bills, which passed both Houses, and are now law, viz. - Senate Bill No. 70, amending Section 1,155 (llevised Statutes), providing compensation to county recorders for keeping up general indices; Senate Bill No. 89, dividing Washington Township, Stark County, into two election precincts; Senate Bill No. 144, amending Section 5,2.jl (Revised Statutes), relating to the demand of witness' fees; Senate Bill No. 158; Senate Bill No. 333, providing for the appointment of an assistant to the Mine Inspector; Senate Joint Res(jlution No. 39, granting the use of battleflags, guns, tents and accoutrements to the Reunion of Soldiers and Sailors, held Sept. 1st, 1880, at Canton, Ohio; also a Senate Joint Resolution, providing for admitting Sarah Curan, of Slarlborough Tp., Stark Co., into the Cleveland Asylum for the Insane; Senate Resolnticm No. 14, fixing the pay of the pages. Three other Bills were introduced by Senator Hartshorn (Nos. 110, 426 and 33G), and passed the Senate, but did not get through the House. He has recently (1881) been nominated without opposition to serve another term of two years in the Ohio Senate. Mr. Hartshorn was happilv married January- 1st, IS.'iS, to Miss Elvira, daughter of John and Martha Allerton, of Alliance?, Ohio. To Senator and Mrs. Hartshorn have been born six children - Loyal Douglas, Carrie T., Wilber A., Jessie G., Gertrude Josephine, and Florence; all of whom are living exce]>t the eldest S(m, who died at the age of eighteen, and Gertrude

ELLIS HAZEN, farmer; P. O. Alliance; was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, April 19, 1824. His father, Daniel Hazen, was a native of Pennsylvania, of German descent. He came to Ohio in 1801, and settled in Columbiana, now Mahoning Co., and was a well-todo farmer, and a man of considerable influence in the neighborhood in which he resided. He was married to Polly Wood, and to them were born four children, viz. - Ellis, Thomas, Elizabeth and R. J. C. The family removed from Mahoning Co. to Lexington Tp., Stark Co., in 1833, and located on Sec. 16, where Thos. Hazen now lives, and on said location Mr. Hazen remained until called away by death in 1869. He was a man worthy of trust and much respected in his own vicinity, and was almost continuously serving in some township office. After the organization of Lexington was effected, Daniel Hazen was the first Township Treasurer, an office which he held about twenty years. The subject of these notes is the oldest of the family. His early education was received in the public schools, and limited at that, as delicate condition of his father's health, demanded that Eilis' attention and labor should be directed to the care of the farm. Dec. IS, 1845, he was married to Emeline Wickersham. She was born in Columbiana Co., April 20, 1824, and came to Stark Co. with her parents in 1841. Mr. and Mrs. Hazen began on their own account, and farmed in this township ever since, and in this they have been quite successful. They have had eight children, six of whom are living - Almiretta, Lewis (deceased), Curtis (deceased), Eva, Lyde, Edward, William and Adalbert. Mr. Hazen had but little means when he began for himself, but by industry and care, he is now financially well fixed, having a good farm of 226 acres in a high state of cultivation. He was elected to the office of Township Trustee, which he held four years, and in October, 1878, he was elected County Commissioner, which office he now holds. He is in manner unassuming and pleasant, and although holding an office, the gift of the people, he is no politician; but a man who has gained and retains the respect and confidence of his fellow-citizens.

HARVEY V. MERRICK, A. B., Professor of the German Language in Mt. Union College; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, March 27, 185.5, son of Wm. and Jane (Coulson) Merrick, who are both natives of the same county. They reared six children, viz : - Martin, who enlisted for the late war in the 115th O. V. I., and served throe years, and returned home and died in 1866 ; Sarah; liizzie (deceased); Harvey V., Allen and Harper. Harvey V. was the fourth child and second son ; his boyhood was spent on the farm, and in attending the public school ; after he had taught one term, he entered Mt. Union College in 1875, and took a five years' course, employing himself teaching in the winter terms as a means of suppoit during the succeeding college term. During his collegiate course he studied the German language thoroughly, and was appointed professor thereof immediately after his graduation in July, 1880. July 26, 1880, he married Carrie P. Chapman, daughter of John B. Chapman, who was a pioneer-settler and attorney, of Warsaw, Ind. Subsequent to the death of her father, Mrs. Merrick, with her mother, removed to Adams Co., Iowa, and settled near Corning ; there, in early childhood, Mrs. Merrick became familiar with the Icarians, a Frenchspeaking community, of whom she readily acquired the rudiments of the French language; and having access to their libraries, and a natural taste for such studies, she soon became familiar with much of their literature, and a proficient French linguist. She attended Mt. Union College, from which she graduated in July, 1879 ; and in February, 1880, was appointed Professor of the French Language and History.

MICHAEL McGRATH, deceased; was born in County Kildare, Ireland, in October, 1826. When about 20 years of age he emigrated to the United States, and spent his first year in this country at Auburn, N. Y. He removed thence to Cleveland, Ohio, and entered the employ of the Cleveland, Pittsburg & Wheeling R. R. Co., as overseer on a portion of that road during its construction. In March, 1852, he came to Alliance, and engaged with the P., Ft. W. & C. R. R. Co., as overseer of a gang of repairers; this position he occupied until his late illness, which resulted in his death. May 15, 1881. He was quiet, sober and industrious, and alk though working for nominal wages, he was, through industrious habits, enabled to purchase a farm of 78 acres adjoining the city corporation of Alliance, on the west. On .Jan. 22, 1854, he married Phcebe A. Rockhill. They had nine children, seven of whom are living, viz: - Josephine, John H., Michael D., James E., Ida .M., Joseph F., and Ellen O. In September, 1878, their oldest son George, took his gun and with several others went hunting. When several miles away he stepped to the wagon in which his gun was lying, and while in the act of taking it out it was accidentally discharged; the muzzle being toward him and in close proximity with his body, the load took effect in the u|>])er part of his body, which caused di/ath instantly. He leaves a young wife and one child to mourn their untimely loss. Mr. Michael McGrath leaves his family in very comfortable circumstances, with a good home surrounded by all the comforts necessary. He was through life a consistent member of the Catholic Church.

JOHN NEILER, farmer; P. O. Alliance; was born in Chester Co., Pa., April 3, 1811. His father Samuel, and his mother, Sarah (Evans) Neiler, were both natives of Pennsylvania. His father was a miller and farmer, and from boyhood up, John being the oldest of the family, was kept at the milling business, in which he soon became practical and thorough. He received at intervals, a fair common school education. He conducted the business for some time after the death of his father; and at the settlement of the affairs of the estate he removed to Ohio, ami located in Goshen Tp., Mahoning Co., where he began to farm and remained five years; thence to Salem, Columbiana Co., and purchased the Allison Mills, which he ran seven years. He sold out liis mill property in Salem, and returned to Mahoning Co., where he resided until 18G7, when he sold out and removed to Lexington Tp., Stark Co., and purchased a farm of 40 acres; on which he has resided ever since. He married Beulah W. .Morris, March 12, 1853; she was a daughter of Joseph and Rachel Morris, of Mahoning Co., who with their ten children, emigrated from New .Jersey, in a two-horse wagon, and located in Goshen Tp., Mahoning Co., in 1821. Her par nts reniiiined in the same place where they settled until she died, many years since. Mr. Neiler is unassuming and plain in his manner, a man of unquestioned candor, and highly respected by those with whom he becomes acquainted. Thev had two children, both deceased.

JOHN M. PETTIT, grocery merchant. Alliance; was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio, May 15, 1817; In; was the second child and oMest son of Austin and Elizabeth (Middleton) Petlit, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio in 1812, and located in Columbiana Co., where he engagnil in farming and stock dealing. When John M. was about 8 years old, his mother died, leaving four children. His father married Elizabeth Schooley for his second wife, and by this union six children were born. Until Mr. Pettit arrived at his 19th year his life was similar to that of most young men reared in the country, variously occupied on the farm and in attending school, after which he accepted a clerkship in a store of general merchandise in Salem, which he retained about six years. In March, 1845, he came to.Mt. Union, Stark Co., and in partnership with Isaac Wilson opened a general store; shortly afterward, at the demise of Mr. Wili-on, Mr. Pettit purchased the entire busines.-, and conducted it until 1853, when the partnership of Pettit and Park was formed. In 1859 Mr. Pettit embarked in the general jiroduce business with one Nixon, as Pettit & Nixon, which continued until 18t)5, when Mr. Reed took Nixon's place in the establishment; the latter partner- »hi]) lasting about five yi*ars. In 1870 Mr. Pettit engaged in the fire and life insurance lousiness for about four years, and then in partnership with his son, established his present business in Alliance. Dec. 28, 1843, he married .Mary Bean, daughter of Israel and Jane Bean, of Salem, Ohio. They had four children; two died in childhood and two are living, viz: - Presley C, who is Cashier of the First National Bank, and George P., now in Colorado. Although these many years engaged in active business in Alliance, he has always been a resident of Mt. Union since the spring of 1845. Ho has been in active business since 19 years of age, a man of public spirit and enterprise, and decided business ability. '

His parents were Rul'us and Narcissa (Aldrich) Paine. Rufus Paine was born in Smithfield, R. I., Sept. 11, i;9;'.. Narcissa Aldrich was born in Northbridge, Mass., April 3,1809. They were married at Norwich, Conn., April 27. 1836, and removed to Ohio in the spring of 1837. In 1838 they located in Limaville, Stark Co., where Mr. Paine engaged in the mercantile business; but at the end of two years he disposed of the same, and purchased a farm on the northern limits of the village, which has been the family homestead ever since. To Rufus and Narcissa Paine were born four children, viz: Louis; Rufus Smith, who (lied at the age of 16; Henry, now in the real estate and banking business, in Ducorah, Iowa; and Eva, now Mrs. C. T. Mattingly, of Plymouth, Ind. Louis Paine's primary education was received in the public school, and in a select school in Limaville, his first teacher being H. M. Lewis, now of Alliance. Afterward he attended the Atwater Academy, nnd in 1857 entered Mt. Union Seminary, which soon afterwaid was chartered as a college, and from which he graduated in the classical course in 186^. Jan. 1, 1860, while a student, Mr. Paine was married to Mary E. Cunning, of Shanesville, O., who died April 21, 1861. In the beginning of 1856 Mr. Paine had united with the Methodist Episcopal Church; but up to this event had pursued his educational course, having in view a business life; now, however, his thoughts turned toward the ministry. In the fall of 1861 he was licensed to preach by the Quartei ly Conference of the Alliance Circuit. In the fall of 1 802, after his graduation, he was appointed by Dr. I. N. Baird, who was the Presiding Elder, to the Marlborough Circuit. In March, 1863, he was received on trial in the Pittsburgh Conference, and appointed to the Columbiana Circuit. In March, 1864, he was appointed to the Elkton Circuit. On the 20th of March, 1865, at the Conference held in Canton, Ohio, he was ordained to the office of Deacon, by Bishop Ames. At the close of this Conference, on the evening of March 21, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Lind, who was a teacher in the Canton Union School, and a daughter of John Lind, Esq., of New J3erlin, Stark Co., O., this being the second marriage solemnized in the M. E. Church of Canton, O. The succeeding two years, for the purpose of recuperating his health, he took no charge in the Conference, but resided in Limaville, and engageil in mercantile and farming pursuits. At the Conference held in Massillon, O., in March, 1807, he was ordained by Bishop Thoinjison to the office of Elder, and appointed to Rochester, Pa. Here he organized, in the town hall, the first Methodist Episcopal Church, with about 05 members; but the work prospered so successfully that during the three years of his staj' as pastor, he received over 300 additional members, and succeeded in erecting their present fine two-story brick edifice. From the arduous labor of this charge he retired in March, 1870, but his health having suffered thereby, he again retired to the farm for the succeeding two years. In March, 1872, he was appointed to Irondalo, O., having in view the liquidation of a debt upon a new church building. In March, 18?3, he was ])laced in charge of the " Centenary Church,'' Pittsburgh, Pa. Here he completed a ehureli building which had been some years before begun, at a cost of some $22,000. At the expiration of two years, in March, 1875, the Conference having concluded to divide into the Pittsburgh and the East Ohio Conference, he asked to be placed again in the Ohio work, and was appointed to Mt. Union charge, in Stark Co.,0. Here he remained during three terms, or until September, 1878; and his labors were eminently successful, receiving, in one revival, one hundred into the church. From September, 1878, to September, 1880, he was pastor of the Wellsville charge, during which time he received into the church about 160 by letter and on profession of faith. In September, 1880, he was appointed to Wilhmghby, Lake Co., O., vphere he officiates at this date. Rev. Mr. Paine retains the old family homestead at Limaville, O.. where his mother still resides, his father having died in 1804, and where his family spend a portion of each summer. To Louis and Mary E. Paine have been born seven children, five of whom are living, viz: - Dellie (deceased when a few weeks old), Bertram Lind, Mary Myrtilla, Lura Bell, Stella Rosalie (died at the age of 2 years), Louis Henry, and Bertha Leona.

DAVID ROCKHILL, farmer and proprietor of livery stable ; P. O. Alliance ; was born near the site of Alliance, Stark Co., Dec. 11, 1846, son of David and Hannah (Buekman)

Rockliill. The latter was a native of Pennsylvaniii, but the father came here at an early date from New Jersey. They reared seven children, six of whom are livinc;. Mr. Rockhill married Jaiu; E. McDonald in 1870. They have two children, riz: - Wesley L. and Estella May. In 18i',) he purchased the livery establishment of Mr. Phillips, and has charge of that business as well as superintendina; his farm, uj)<)n which he still resides, and which is the same farm entered by his grandfather Kockhill, when they first locatei! here.

CLEMENT ROCKHILL, farmer; P.O. Alliance ; was born where he is now residing, Jan. 8, 1828. He is the fifth child and oldest son of eleven children (all of whom lived to maturity) born to Samuel A. and Nancy (Bryant) Rockhill. His parents were natives of New Jersey, and after they were married thev removed to Ohio, and settled at Salem, Columbiana Co., in P^ebruary, 1820. They had stopped a short time whcMi they removed to Stark Co., and entered 100 acres west of Mt. Union, and subsequently purchased the farm which our subject owns, which is all within the corporate limits of Alliance, for the sum of $3 per acre. When quite young, Mr. Rockhill was obliged to work on the farm, as he was the eldest son of a large family ; consequently his early education was rather limited. When he had attained his majority he began to do for himself, and took charge of the homestead. In 1858 he married Sarah Hogate, a d aighter of John Hogate, of Marshall Cyo., Ind. She died in November, 1871, leaving three children, vi/: - (":issius Clay, Lulu M. and Clarence A. Mr. Rockhill married a second wife, Louisa Barnes, by whom he had one child - Charles C. From her he obtained a bill of divorce. His present wife was Sarah Stone, of Ravenna, i'ortage Co. They own a farm of 49 acres in the corporation of Alliance, which is a comfortable home. Mr. Rockhill is a quiet, industrious citizen and has always been one of those men who attends tt) his own affairs, and allows others a like privilege.

WILLIA.M SOULE, M. S., Ph. D., Professor of Physics and Chemistry in Mt. Union Colleg-e; was born at Dover Plains, Duchess Co.,"N. Y., Dec. 5, 18:J4. His parents were John B. and Jane (Tabor) Soule, the former a teacher in his early life, but latterly turned his attention to farming, and was an influential citizen in his neighborhood. The early education of our subject was that of the common schools, which cost him six miles of travel each day. He subsequently attended the famous "Qiiintillian Seminary," of Rev. Eliphaz Fa}'. In IS-jlJ, he entered tlu: American Seminary, and was a close student and hard worker, to the serious injury of his sight and general health. He entered the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1858, and graduated from that institution in 1861 ; he touk a post-grailuatc course in chemistry and natural history, and tDok a second degree. In May, 1SG3, he married Adelia E., daughter of Eber White, a prominent and early resident of Ann Arbor, Mich. They have two children - Stella and Marion. Subsequent to his post-graduate course. Prof. Soule returned to New York ; was principal of a school for some time, and was then appointed Professor of Natural Science in Cazenovia Seminary, where he remained thirteen years. During this time many medical students pursued a regular course of analytical chemistry under his instruction. He is frequently called upon to decide the character of minerals, the purity of drugs, etc. Upon one occasion, a case of supposed poisoning was submitted to him ; the body was exhumed, which he analyzed, and his report accepted as conclusive. In the summer of 1880 he was elected to the professorship, which he now holds in Mt. Union College. The honorary degree of Ph. D. has recently been conferred upon Prof. Soule.

HENRY A. SOLIDAY, Limaville; of the firm of Soliday & Sparr, millers, proprietors of the Valley Mills; was born in Blair Co., Penn., Feb. 25, 1837; the third in a family of ten children born to Abraham and (Jatharine Solida}'. His parents were both natives of Pennsylvania, and his father a millwright by trade. In 1845 the family removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and settled near Wooster, Wayne Co., where his father engaged in the milling business. Having been brought up to that trade l>y his father, the subject of these notes followed mill-building until about 28 years old, when he engaged in the mercantile business in Doylestown, where in connection with his business, he was Post Master, and served as a Justice of the Peace about seven years. He removed to Akron in 18^3, and continued in the mercantile business until 1879, when he purchased the Valley Jlills, at Limaville, and took as partner his brother-in-law, B. F. Sparr. They have refitted and made various important improvements in the mills, they beina; only adapted to water-])ower when they purchased; but they have since provided a 35-horse power steam enjrine and boiler, and are now prepared to do work at any season. In Noveuiber, 1860, Mr. Soliday married Sarah A., daughter of Elias Galehouse, a pioneer of the township in which he settled, in Wayne Co. By this union there are three children living, viz. - Charles H., George W., and Jessie A.

JOSEPH SEBREI.L, farmer; P. O. Limaville; was born in Sussex Co., Va., April 15, 179G, the fifth child of Joseph and Rebecca (Jones) Sebrell, who with their si.\ children, were a part of the party of some fifty persons who emigrated from Virginia to Ohio in 1807. Several families came direct to Stark Co., while Mr. Sebrell's family located near Salem, and remained there until 1823. His father was a hatter by trade, and during the pioneer days, when it was almost impossible to procure money for pi'oduce of any kind, Mr. Sebrell found his manufactured articles a handy commodity to exchange for other necessaries. When he got the hatting business established, his sons also worked at the trade with him, but soon turned their attention to farming. The sul>ject of these notes states that their first few crops of corn were almost all devoured by squirrels, having in his boyhood, day by day paced the field and guarded the seed corn when planted, until it had grown beyond the stage when liable to suffer from the pests; but as soon as it formed " ears," the ravages of these pests were as bad as ever, necessitating the corn to be cut when only in roastingear, and gathered near their cabin for protection. His father came to Stark Co., and purchased 160 acres about a mile west of Lexington, and to this location the family removed from Salem in 1823. Previous to their removal, Joseph, the subject of those notes, married Mary Shinn, in 1817. She was born in New Jersey, July 3, 1798, and came with her parents to Salem in 1803. Mr. and Mrs. Sebrell have been familiarized with hardship in pioneer life, which can be realized only by those who settleil in the unbroken forest, where naught of civilization was to be found. They are both hale, and happily passing their declining days with their daughters. Although Mrs. Sebrell has for some time been totally blind, and the organs of hearing somewhat affected, she is otherwise enjoying good health, and is sound of mind, with a wonderful memory of past events. They are parents of nine children, all of whom lived to maturity - Abigail (deceased), wife of Jos. Wiley; Mathews; Rebecca, wife of E. Bennett; Thomas; Mary A. (deceased), wife of J. Kennedy; Elizabeth, wife of Aaron Gibson; Hannah, Joseph and Hulda.

ELISHA TEETERS, farmer; P. O. Alliance; whose portrait appears in this history as a representative pioneer of Lexington Tp., was born in what is now Mahoning Co., Ohio, Jan. 11, 1814. His grandfather, Elisha Teeters, emigrated from Germany to this country about the time of the Revolutionary war, and settled in Eastern Pennsylvania, in 1796, finally becoming one of the early pioneers to what was then Columbiana, now Mahoning Co., Ohio. The parents of our subject were John and Mary (Cook) Teeters. His father was a Colonel under Gen. Harrison in the war of 1818; a warm friend to educational and moral reform, and an influential member of the community. He was a " Friend " in his religious belief, a Democrat up to the beginning of the late war, and afterwards a Republican. He died July 35, 1866, in his 85th year. Of a family of ten children, Elisha, the subject of this sketch, is the oldest son. Reared amiil the surroundings of pioneer life, he obtained such an education as that early period afforded. On July 16, 1835, he married Eliza, daughter of Richard Webb, an early pioneer to Columbiana Co., and in August following they moved to Lexington Tp., Stark Co., where he began life for himself in the woods in the vicinity of this place, where he has since remained, a lover of agriculture and its kindred pursuits, and now resides near Alliance, on one of the finest farms in Stark Co. Aside from his industry, he has been prominently identified with various local enterprises. Early in the history of Alliance, he was for several years engaged in the dry goods and produce trade. He then engaged in private banking, which he carried on for fifteen years, his son, R. W., iiaving been a partner most of the time. He was also for a number of years of this time, treasurer of the Lake Erie, Alliance & Wheeling R. R. Co., and along with this business he was for ten years connected with the manufacturing interests of Alliance, being president of Nixon & Co.'s Agricultural Works. In this enterprise he was the unfortunate loser of about $"250,000 surety money, none of the obligations being of his own contracting. For six years he has served as County Commissioner, and is now one of the trustees of the Fairmount Children's Home, situated near Alliance, for the counties of Stark and Columbiana. He is also the owner of Alliance College and Boarding Hall, the original cost of which was upwards of 1100,000. Politically, he has been a life-long DeiMO rat, and firm in that faith, and for many years a member of the Christian Church, and an elder in the same. He has long enjoyed the reputation of being a clear-headed business man, honorable in his dealings, firm in his views, and a plain, unostentatious gentleman, possessed of an unusual amount of sterling good sense. He has ever been a warm and zealous advocate of all measures calculated to advance the social and moral welfare of the community, and now being well advanced in years he enjoys the confidence and respect of all good citizens. Mrs. Teeters died in January, 1866, having been the mother of ten children, all living but one. Jesse W. lives on the old homestead, which was cleared by his father; R. W., is a business man of Alliance; Isaac F. and Charles are eng.iged in stock-raising in western Kansa-s; K. P. is now mail agent on the Lake Erie & .\lliance R. R.; -M. Susan, is now Mrs. John Sliimj), of Canton; Rachel L. is the wife of James Amerman, an attorney of Alliance; Rosa J. is now Mrs. C. C. Eddy, of Kansas City, Mo.; and Laura E., now .Mrs. George Kay, book-keeper in the bank of Laudjorn & (iray. On July 14, 1!S71, Mr. Teeters married a second wife, Sarah R., daughter of .Mathias Hester, whose biography is in this work.

JESSE W. TEETERS, farmer ; P. O. Alliance ; was born where he is now residing, June 5, 1836. He is the oldest of ten children born to Elisha and Eliza (Webb) Teeters.

He was reared amid the scenes and circumstances incident to a newly settled locality. He was brought up to the multifarious duties of farm life, and received a fair education in the common schools. June 28, 1800, he was married to A<ldi(! Brosius ; she is a daughter of Amos and Esther Brosius, of Washington Tp. Mr. and Mrs. Teeters have one child - Mary Mabel. Mr. Teeters has a good farm of 19"3 acres, well improved and in a beautiful location, being the old homestead where his father settled when he first came to this township. He is much interested in good farming and stock-raising, and has taken pains to introduce some excellent short-horn cattle, which are beginning to attract the attention of the farmers and stock m(^n of this section, from the grand results produced on his farm. At various times he has marketed steers of this breed, when four years old, weighing upwards of two thousand pounds. Mr. Teeters is a gentleman of no political or oflBce-seeking aspirations; he is a pleasant, unassuming man, possessed of considerable natural ability, excellent judgment, and above all, that rare gift, common sense. He was a member of the Disciples' Church, and at the division of the congregation he united with the Independent faction.

JOSHUA WOOD, farmer; P.O. Alliance; was born on the farm adjoining the west of his present home, Dec. 3, 1830. His father, Robert Wood, came with his parents from Virginia when quite young ; they located near Salem, Columbiana Co. He (Robert Wood) married Abigail Gaskill, a daughter of one of the first pioneer families of that section of Ohio. They came to Lexington Tp., and settled in the unbroken forest, and began to clear up their land ; and in which they made good progress by dint of industry. .Mr. VVood became a man of considerable influence in the new settlement, and was sought after by the citizens as a proper person to transact the duties of the township offices, some of which he held almost all his life; he died here about 1802, at the advanced age of 70 years. They had 13 children, of whom six sons and twodaughlers survive, viz: - Levi, of Lexington Tp.; Joshua; E. .!., in Iowa; E. M., a minister of the gospel, in .M. E. Church at Pittsburgh, Pa. ; J. D., of Mahoning Co.; Daniel, in Colorado; Hannah, now

Mrs. E. E. Scraiitoii, of Alliance; ami Jatie, Mrs. L. .1. KcUey, of this township. The subject of these notes began on his own account, in the vicinity in whicli he lives ; first having acquired a good common school education, and that principally by private study at night, by the blazing torch-light iu the old-fashioned fire-place of his father's log cabin, as school facilities were poor and expensive ; and a large family to be cared for, with limited means. Amid such surroundings the family were reared to be industrious and frugal. But above all else, Joshua evinced a strong desire for instruction and a love for knowledge. His scanty stock of books he eagerly perused, and fitted himself for teaching; he taught eleven school-terms - ten of which he was in the saine school. December 31, 185-t, he married Maria, daughter of George and Eunice Carter, who were formerly of Portage Co. They have five children, viz : - Lorinda O., now Mrs. G. A. Winner ; Bell, Edwin G; Ona E., and Artie B. Mr. Wood has always held some township office since he has been of age; and in 1872 he was elected County Commissioner, and held that office six years in succession. He has ever been an industrious, energetic citizen, and a promoter of every measure which proposed general and material development for the welfare of the community. A portion of the old homestead, which was owned and first settled on by his father, constitutes a part of his present farm of 156^ acres, which is a comfortable home - the result of his own and his wife's industry and care.

JOSEPH L. WICKERSHAM, farmer ; P. O. Alliance; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Jan. 9, 1833. His father, Ellis Wickersham, came to Ohio from Chester Co., Pa., when a young man. He married Eliza Morgan, and they reared ten children. The family removed from Columbiana to Slaik Co., and settled on the farm now owned by Joseph L. in 18-11; its im]irovenients were then of little value - an old log cabin for residence, and the greater part of the farm covered with heavy timber. Here the family grew up and spread out over the country, as follows : Mary A. was married to William Angus, and removed to Wood Co., Ohio ; Lydia E. married D. Wood, and went to Indiana ; Emeline is Mrs. Ellis Hazen ; Lewis went to Iowa, thence to Kansas, where he died ; Ellis T., deceased ; Thomas M., deceased ; Joseph L., William Q., went to Kansas ; and two died in childhood, .loseph L. was the seventh child. His early education was of the public schools and Marlborough Union School. He taught district school two winters. He has a good farm of 183 acres, on which is found beds of excellent quality of potters' clay, which he furnishes to various manufacturing institutions in this part of the State. Nov. 26, 1859, he was married to Susan Fowler. Her father was a native of New York and came to Pennsylvania a young man; there married and came to Portage Co., Ohio, in 1830. Mr. Wickersham was elected a member of the County Board of Agriculture, which office he has held since 1876. He was prominently instrumental in the organization of the Lexington Aid Association, in 1876 - a mutual agreement by several farmers to aid each other in case of fire ; it has given such satisfaction that its promoters were encouraged to organize under the State laws, and apply for a charter, which was duly granted June 4, 1881. The charter-members are : Joseph Grant, Joseph L. Wickersham, Joshua Wood, William Hugus, Joseph Kelley, Jacob Butler, Elias Ellett, President of the organization, and others. Mr. Wickersham has been Secretary of the Company since the organization in 1876.

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S. M. BUCKMASTEK. m;iiinf;utuiL"r of Ciirricigcw and buggies and general i'ej)airing. Canal Fnlton: was horn in Jackson Tji.. Stark <-(.. in ISK): son of James and Nancy ( Millerl Biickmaster. Passing his youth upon a farm. our subject, at the age of IV), commenced to learn his trade in Canal Fulton, under instructions, from William Staiu, with wliom he c-mtinued for eiglit montlis. sulisiM|ut'ntly linishing his ai)])renticeshii) in Batli Tp., Sum mit Co In lS(il, he enlisted in the ir)th O. T. I., and was soon after detailed for duty as a lilacksmitli: lie remained in the service over tlu'ee years, and then re-enlisted as a veteran ill the 'id Ohio, which was under the command of Shennan; he was soon detailed as a scout, under tlie command of Harry Kenderdine, of Iowa, and in thisea))acity entered the rebel lines several times in seiirch of information. Our limited s]iaci' will not permit of a recital of the many exciting episodes in which he was a partici])ant: his army lifecontinued until theclose of the war. In ISfi'i, he purchas(»d from Stam his blacksmith-sho]), and commenced business operations, in Canal Fulton, where he has remained an important business factor; his incr(>asing trade has, from tinio to time, comjielled an increase in room and assistance', and at the ])resent time is contemplating still more improvements and enlargements. He manufactures all varieties of wagons, carriages and buggies, and docs all manner of jobbing and repairing, his business being one of the leading industries of the community. em])loying. Ht difl'erent seasons, from nine to sixteen hsinds. As a citizen. Mr. Buckmaster is])rom inent and honored: he has served as (councilman for six years, and a member of the Sch<x)l Board six years: he is a member of the Knights of Honor: in the Masonic onler he is Master, and for the last fourteen yeai-s h;is been Past (irand in the I. O. O. F. fraternity: he is also a member of the I. O. O. F. Camp and Eureka Lodge. No. 24, Ma.ssillon Encampment. He was lUiuried. Sept. 7, ISTT),

BE.VU .V AETHER, sash, doors and Ijlinds and j)laning mill. Canal Fulton. Franklin Bear, the senior member of this firm, is a native of Pennsylvania; he commenced when a youth to lesuMi the Ciirpenter's trade, which he followed for a few years, and was alsi) cmgaged in a rifle manufactory, in Pennsylvania, working in that two yeiU's; he next engaged in a saw-mill, in Center Co., Penn, and soon after engaged in a sash, door and blind manufactory, in Pittsburgh, remaining ther(> three years. In INTT), he came to Canal Fulton, and entered into ])arlnership with his brother Samuel, manufacturing sash, doors and blinds together nearly three years; his brother then retired fi'om the tirm, John Arther becoming liis succi'ssor, since which time they have been associated together, making sasli, doors and blinds: als(j running a planing-mill and cider j>ress. Messrs. Bear & Arther have excellent facilities for the prompt execution of business, and iU'e relial)le and entc>rprising business men. Mr. Bear was man'ied, in ](S7(J, to Miss Lavina Kissinger, of Indiana; they have one child, Birdie. Mr. Be:u' is a practical engineer, and has charge of the tire-engine at Canal Fulton. John Arther was Ijom in tianal Fulton in 1858; he is a son of Baltzer and Katharine (Gileher) .\rther: he is a car])enter by tratle. and jnirsued that vocation the great(>r portion of his time until he became a partner with Mr. Beju-. since which time he has devoted his attention to that business: he is a young man, of g<^)d business (pialifications, and ranks well as a citizen, ^h: Arther was united in man-iage, in 1S~U. to Miss Louisa Ehrett; they have one child, Charles E.

J. M. BILLIN(i, dry goods. Canal Fulton: is one of tlm leading and enterprising l)usiness men of Canal Fulton; he is a native of Pennsylvania, b(jrn in Mercer County, in 1838.

Mr. Billing has been in the mei-cantile business for the gi'eater portion of his life, commencing as a clerk when 15 years of age, in his native connty, where he remained eight years; he then embarked in a business enterprise in Greenville, Penu., doing a dry goods trade there for five years; he then came to Ohio, and was associated with his father-inlaw in the hotel and life insurance business, in Holmes County, for about one year; he then engaged as a salesman for Wegener, Brouse & Co., of Aki'on, and was in their employ two years; in 1871, he came to Canal Fvilton, and established a dry goods trade thei'e, under the firm name of A. W. Miller & Co., continuing for seven years, since which time the firm has been known as J. M. Billing. Mr. Billing carries an extensive stock of dry goods, groceries, hats and caps, etc. ; his store is located in the Union Block, and his lousiness connections are extended and yearly increasing. He was manied, in June, 185U, to Miss Lue M. Griffin, of Pennsylvania; they have one child. Cora May. Mi . Billing was a member of the Board of Education for nine years; served one year as Townshij) Treasm'er, and is now administering the duties of that office. He is a member of the Knights of Honor, and also an Odd Fellow, in which he has passed through all of the grades.

H. BEVARD, drugs and medicines. Canal Fulton; is a native of Wayne Co., Ohio, born in 1840; he is a sou of James and Nancy (Kindig) Bevard, who came to Ohio from Pennsylvania, and located iu Wayne County about 1881, where they still reside. Our subject commenced a mercantile career at the age of 14. entering a dry goods store in Dalton, where he was employed for five years; in 1801, he enlisted in Com{)any E, (Jlst O. V. I., and was in active service for three years: he participated in the battles of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Bull Run, Mission Ridge, Peach Tree Creek. Lookout Mountain and in the battles in front of Atlanta, where he was woimded in the left arm, which crippled it for life: after lying in the hospital for eight months, he was mustered out, at Ciuup Dennison, iu 181)5^ After his return home, he engaged in the grocery lousiness, in Dalton, remaining there one year; then to Orrville, in the same business, and in 1869, he removed to Canal Fulton; he was engaged in the grocer}' trade for over six years, when he disposed of his stock and engaged in the di'ug business, which he has continued at since; his stock consists of a full line of di'ugs, medicines and fancy goods. He was married, in 1878, to Miss Sarah Bliler, of Canal Fulton; they have two children- Eve Y. and Ollie B. Mr. Bevard is a member of the Common Council, and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, of Fulton.

A. B. CAMPBELL. i)hysician and surgeon. Canal Fulton; was born in Canada iu 1845; he commenced reading medicine in Canada, and in 18t)'.t entered the University of Michigan, at Ann Ai'bor, and gradiiated iu medicine and surgery in 1871; he commenced jiractice in Summit Co., Ohio, in 1871, remaining there two years. In 1878, he lofated in Caual Fulton, where he has since resided, and where he has established a large and successful practice. In the winter of 1880-8], he attended the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, to perfect himself still more in his chosen [irofession, and he now ranks as one of the most skilled physicians of Stark County. Dr. Campbell was united in marriage, in 1874, to Miss Amelia Upjohn, daughter of Dr. Upjohn, of Kalamazoo, Mich. ; she died in Canal Fulton, leaving a son, Archibald U})john. Dr. Camp l)ell is a member of the County Medical Society, and of the Northeastern Medical Association.

F. N. CHAMBERLAIN, dentist. Caual Fulton; is a native of Alcron. Summit Co., Ohio, where he was born in 1851 ; he remained upon a farm until 21 years of age, soon after beginning the study of dentistry, at Kent, Ohio, with (t. A. Case, remaining with him over two years: he then went to Peninsula, Ohio, where he practiced his profession nearly three yeais; in 1880, he removed to Canal Fulton, where he has established a successful jiractice. Dr. Chambi^rlain is an efficient, skillfvil workman, and does artistic work. H'> was maiTied. in 1878, to Miss Demaris Viall, of Summit County; they hfive one child, Blanche. Dr. Chamberlain is a member of the Kniirhts of Honor.

CHALMERS M. DICKSON, physician and surgeon. Caxial Fulton; is a son of Dr. M. M. Dickson, of Norton Tp.. Summit Co. : bf' Ix'gan his education iu the common schools, and from thence to the liigh school and business colleife, of Aki-on, fi-om bt)th of which he graduated; he also received a practical business eilucation as book-keeper and Cashier of the business house of Samuel Steese. Aki-on. with whom he was connected two years: having decided upon the profession of medicine for his lif(i-work, he entered the office of his father, under whose tutelage he remained one year, at the expiration of which time he bi-came a student of the Ann Arbor ^ledical College, and after three years" coui-se. gi-aduated. in July. ISSO. Dr. Dickson th-st located, for practice, at Port Clinton. Smnmit Co., where he remained only seven months, and iu March. 1 SS 1 , removed to Canal Fulton, w'here he intends to remain penuaneiitly. Dr. Dickson is an educated and genial gentleman, and is a valual)le adilition to the comnnmity in which he has loc^ated. He was imited iu miuriage, in May, ISSl, to Miss Nannie Payne, of Port Clinton.

H. DISSINGEE. physician and surg(>on, Canal Fulton; is a native of Franklin T]>., Summit Co.. Ohio; he is a son of John and Mdlly I Waggoner) Dissinger. who were early settlers in that locality: when 1(* years of age, his jiai'euts removed to Manchester, where his eai'lv days were passed: in 1875, he commencsnl the study of medicine, with Dr. D. Kowe, of Manchester, remaiiuug imder his instructions and tutelage for three years, attending, in the meantime, the Medical College of Ohio, located at Cincinnati, where he received his diploma, in ISTS: he then attended one coiu'se of th(! Long Island Hos|)ital College, at Br(X)klyn, N. Y., of which he is also a graduate. He commenced immediately the practice of his profession, at (^anal Fnlttm, locating there in December, 1S7S, where he has entered upon a successful and pi'oininent ])ractiee. Dr. Dissinger was united in mar riage, in October, 1S7S. to Miss Caroline Sisler. of Manchester, Summit Co. ; they have one child - Earl. Dr. Dissinger is a member of the Knights of Honor.

and has been ]iromin(!ut in business associations since his first location there. Mr. Davis is a native of York Co., Peim., where he was born in 1S18; ho learned, when young, the hatter's trade in Adams County, wliere he remained for two years; in the fall of ISHI), he came to Ohio, and in the spring of 1887, located at Canal Fulton, where he commenced the manufacture of hats; this business he followed for some time, and finally drifted into the hat trade, keeping a store of mauufactm-ed goods: this l)nsiness he continued at until ItSliO, when he received the a])pointment of Postmaster, which office he has faithfully administ(>red u|) to the present time. Mr. Davis was married, in 1S48, to Miss Martha Miller; she died in iS5)5, leaving one child Melissa; he was united to a second wife, INIrs. Mobley, widow of William Mobley, in IH'A; she died in 1S77, leaving a son, W. Emerson, and two daughters Ity her former maiTiage, Missoiu'i and Virginia.

J. W. DICKEUHOOF, station agent and telegraph operator of the C, T. V. & W. R. R.. Canal Fulton; was born in Pennsylvania, and came, with his parents, to Franklin Tp.,Siuumit Co., in IsiS; his father was a farmer, and he remained at home assisting upon the fann until 20 years of age; he then learned the cai'penter's trade and followed that trade for about ten years; he came to Canal Fulton in 1S72, working at his trade until 1S7<'), when he commenced learning telegrajihy at the C. T. V. & W. U. R.: in 1.S78. he "was appointed agent at Warwick, where he remained until May, 1S81, when he was transferred to Canal Fulton, and is now the station agent and telegraph operator there. Mr. Dickerhoof was married, in 187Vt, to Miss Catharine A. Williams, of Pennsylvania.

SAMUEL ESCHLIMAN. farmer: P. O. North Lawrence; is anotlu^r representative .)f th(^ prominent fanners of Lawrence Townshiji. and of the Eschliman family; he was born in Lancaster Co., Penn.. in \S'-V.i: he was united in marriage, in l^,")!), to Miss Anna Martin, of Baughman Tp., Wayne Co.. and soon after became a resident of the fann upon which he now resid(>s. 'Mi: Eschliman is lai-gely engaged in farming; ho now owns over 8oO acres of improved land, and is one of the progressive and liberal-minded men of Stark County; his family consists of eleven childi'en - Mary Zimmerman and Fanny Hershey, of Wayne County: Sarah. Anna, David, Susie, Henry, Emma, Ehner, Ida and Samuel.

JONAS ESCHLIMAN. fai-mer; P. O. North Lawi'ence; is a prominent farmer of the township, and rt^sident of the Eschliman liomestead farm; he was born in Lancaster Co.. Penn., in 1S84: was married, in 1855, to Miss Fanny Martin, who was a native of AVayne County: she died in 1861, leaving four children - Elizabeth, Jacob, Nancy and Jonas; he sulisequently. in 18(33, married Miss Martha Martin, a sister of his deceased wife, and by this union there have been eight children - John. Abram, Mary, Amos. Ezra, Daniel. HeniT and Martha. Mr. Eschliman is an intelligent and jiraetical fai'mer, and owns about 200 acres of e.xcelleut land, which is well cultivated; his buildings are first-class, commandingly located and present a picture of thi'ift and prosperity. Mr. Eschliman is considered one of the solid, snlistantial fa)mers of Stark County.

CHRISTIAN ESCHLIMAN. retired fariui>r:P. O. North LawTcnee: is a son of Al)raham and Elizabeth ( Horst ) Eschliman, natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated fi'om Lancaster County to Ohio, IS'iil, locating in Lawrence Townsliiji, where they became large and successful farmers and passed the remainder of their days; he died in 1870, aged 70 years; his wife died the same year, aged 74; they were ])arents of eight children, who grew to maturity - Nancy Showalter, a resident of Illinois; Chrislian; Elizabeth Weaver, in Elkhart, Ind. ; Susanna Hoover, also a resident of Indiana: Abraham, in the West: David, a large and successful farmer of Michigan, and Samitel and Jonas, farmers of Lawrence Township. Christian is a native of Lancaster Co., Penn: l)orn in 1828: he mamed, in 1843, Miss Mary Gardner, of Baughman Tp., ^\'ayne Co., and soon after became a resident of the fann upon which he has since resided: he now is the possessor of over 200 acres of superior land in the township, all of which is well cultivated and improved; he is now retired fi'oin farming, and is occu])ying his time in matters of trust, acting as administrator in settling estates, and as collection agent; he has served the township as Trustee, and was, for many years, actively interested in educa tional matters; is a strict advocate of temperance; a member of the Disciples" Chm-ch, and one of the valued citizens of the community. Of a family of fom' children, only one now siu^vives, Elizabeth Lawrence, living in Wayne Co.

CHARLES EASLY, hotel proprietor, Canal Fulton; son of William and Nancy (Carr) Easly; was born in Pennsylvania in 1832, and came, with his mother, to Ijawrence Township in 183(), his father having been killed in Pennsylvania by falling from a building. Om- subject passed several years in farming, in liawivnce Township; in 1855, he came to Canal Fulton, and engaged in the grocer}' and butchering business, for about six years; he then disposed of his goods, and for a period of three years, was engaged in buying and selling stock: in 1865, he embarked in the grocery and jirovision tiade, continuing in that line until 1876, when he started the Easly House, and has since been engaged in its management; he has served the township as Trustee two terms; as Township Assessor, one term, and is now Street Commissioner of Canal Fulton. Mr. Easly is a genial and courteous gentleman and deservedly popular as a hotel proprietor; while as a citizen, he ranks among the liest; he was united in marriage, in 1853, to Miss Jane O. Riley, of Wayne Coimty; they have eight children living - Mary, Lizzie, Wallace, of Akron; Jay, a promising law student, Sadie, Charlie, Lavina, Maggie and Willie T.

J. B. EASLY, dealer in horses. Canal Fulton; is a native of Pennsylvania, but at the age of 2 years came with his mother to Law- 'rence Township; in 1847, he went to Navaire, and learned the tinner's trade; in 1851, he commenced in that business, at Canal Fulton, in partnership with William McDowell, with whom he remained three years; he then continued in the tinning business until 1878, establishing a large and successful business, which was damaged by the loss of his health; since 1878, he has been dealing in horses, which he ships to Boston; he occupied a prominent position at one time among the busi- ness men, and served in various oflSces of trust; as Township Treasurer, one term; as Couucilmau alxjiit eif^lit years, and one term as Mayoi".

JOHN A. FISHER, retired, Canal Fidton; is a native of Germany; lie came to America in 1840, and settled in Auglaize County, remaining there a few years, and in 1848 he removed to Canton, making that his home until 1844, when he came to Canal Fulton, and was engaged in conducting a cabinet shop for twelve years: in 1S5(), in connection with George Wolfsperger, he piu'chased an interest in a flom'ing mill ])roperty. Wolfsperger died soon after, but his interest was retained by a son. They continued together until 1878, when the property was divided, "Wolfsjierger retaining the mill, and our subject (Ul acres of land, since which time he has been engaged in agricultural life, but at present is retired from active lalxjr. He was married, in 184,"), to Miss Christiana Wolfs])erger, who died ten years after, leaving two children - Henry and Annie; he m.'U'ried, for a second wife. Widow Housley, in 185(5; they had two children - Frank and Mary Sutherland: his wife's maiden name was Annie ]\Ia('hamer, and her people were eiU'ly settlers of Lake Town - shij>, where they came, about iS'i'.^, from Pennsylvania, and were residents there the remainder of their li\es. Annie was born in Pennsylvania, and married to Levi Housley, in 1838: he died in 1852, leaving eight children, five of whom are now living. Frank Fisher is a member of the milling firm of Hamion & Fisher; he is a native of Lawrence Township; son of John A. and Annie Fisher; he received a good education, and has begun a promising business career in his native township; in May, 1879, he became associated with Daniel Harman in the flouring mill, and they are establishing an honorable and successful reputation as busint>ss men. IMr. Fisher also is devoting part of his time to the cultivation of his father's land; he is an intelligent and studious young man, with ])r<.)mising prospects.

H. A. FISHER, express and station agent Pennsylvania Railroad; was bom in Canal Fulton in 1848; his parents were John A. and Christiana (Wolfsperger) Fisher; they were natives of Germany; mairied in Stwk County, and resided several years in Canal Fulton, where he was eng.iged in the cabiiu-tmaker's ti'ade; in 1855, his wife died, ami he was subse(|uently mju-ried to the Widow H(}usley; in 1850, he sold out his cabinet-shop to Mr. Tromp and engaged at milling in the tovvnshi]); he is now living in the township upon a farm; by his lirst wife, there were two chikh-en Anna, and H. A., the subject of this sketch; by his second wife, also were two children Friink and Maiy . Our subject commenced his business car<>er as a clerk in the dry goods store; of C. \V. Robinson, with whom he remained three years; he then i>ngaged in the drug trade in connection with J. F. Zeller, remaining in that line two years; also acting as st.ation agent of the C. & Mt. Y. R. K. during this time; he then sold out, and since that time (1873) has been giving his entin> attention to railroad business, acting as station agent of what is now a branch of the Pacilie Railroad, and as ex])ress agent of the Union Express Company. Mr. Fisher has sei-ved as Coipuration Clerk fom- yeai's, and is now serving as Township Clerk; he is a meU-ber of the Masonic OnltT of Waynesbm-gh. Heman-ied, in 1S75. Miss FloraPorti'r, of Wayne County : they have two children - Olive and Walter.

WILLL\M FINDLEY. uairchant, Cliap man; is a young and |in)niising business man of Lawreuci' Township: he is a native of Scotland, and in 1S57 emigrated to America with his parents, whom he was soon imfortnnate enough to lose. He was then taken into the family of his uncle, Archibald Findley, and reared as if h(> were their own son. William assisted and workeil around the mines, in LawTence Township and vicinity, until he attained his majority, when he entered into a business partnership with Thomas Masters, of Youngstown Hill, and they m-e now engaged in the gi-ocery and provision trade there, under the firm name of Masters & Findley. AYilliam was married, Jnly ('), 1870, to Miss Annie Rowland, daughter of Edward Rowland, of Lawrence Township; they have one child, Maggie K. Archib.\li) Findley is a native of Scxjtland, and emigrated to America in 1855; he located in Wayne Co., Ohio, for a short period, but soon after settled in Lawrence Township, where he has since resided and engaged in mining, which business he followed in the old country. He was married, in 1851, to Miss Jane Dougall, also a native of Scotland; they have one child, Jeanette, now the wife of John Street. Mr. Findley has also a small tract of land, which he gives part of his attention to.

HENRY GILCHER, lumber. Canal Fulton; is one of the oldest business men of Canal Fulton now living; he is a native of Germany, born in 1804; he emigrated to America in 1833, with his family, wliich consisted of a wife and one child; he first located in Tuscarawas Township, and engaged at his trade, as carpenter, remaining there about one and a half years; then removed to Massillon, where he remained for three months, and in 1835 came to Canal Fulton, where he has since resided and lieen identified with its business and social interests; he first engaged as a journeyman, for two years, and then embarked in business for himself, as contractor and builder; about 1855, he engaged in the lumber trade, which has been his chief business up to the present time, for the past eighteen years having been associated with his son David. Their yards are extensive and well supplied, and in eoimection therewith they run a ))laning-mill and do a large business in contracting and building. Mr. Gilcher is one of the valued and resjiected citizens of the township; he has served in offices of tnist with honor and fidelity; with the school interest he was identified as Director for ten years, and in 1863 and 18()4 served as Township Trustee, and in corporation offices as a member of the Council; he is now serving as Vice President of the Cemetery Association; he was married, in Germany, in 1828, to Catharine Fickisen; she died in Canal Fulton in J amount of time in traveling through adjoin

May, 1878; they had three children - Mary Lambight, who died in 18(52; Catharine Utter and David, both residents of Canal Ful ton. Mr. Gilcher is now living with a second wife, who was Mrs. Susan Hhoads, of Pennsylvania. David Gilcher was born in Massillon, a few weeks previous to the removal of his parents to Canal Fulton; he has been a resident of the latter place since that time, and one of her practical and industrious business men, during his later years; he learned the carpenter trade of his father v^^hen a youth, and was engaged in that calling over fifteen years; in 1863, he became associated in business with Ilia father, which has lasted up to the present time. David has the supervision of the business, which, under his skillful management, has become extensive; he was married, in March. 1861, to Miss Kate Ecki'oad, of Lawrence Townslii}); they have two childi'en living - Eugene and Henry B., and one deceased, Carrie. Mr. Gilcher has served on the Common Council over ten years; Township Trustee, two years (and is now serving in that capacity again); as Township Treasurer, foiu- years, and as member of School Board one term; he is a member of the L O. O. F. JOHN GESAMAN, farmer; P. O. North Lawi-ence; is a son of Jacob and Barbara (Reiehai'd) Gesaman, natives of Franklin Co., Penn. ; they settled in Lawrence Township in 1829, and were residents of the township until their death; his mother died in 1847, and his father subsequently married Anna M. Bruch, a widow. By the first marriage there were ten chikii'en, seven of whom are now living - Lavina Shilling, living in Indiana; John; Kate Calbeck, of Noble Co., Ind. ; Joseph, also a resident there; Sabina "Walter, living in Wayne Co., Ohio; Alvira Lawi'ence and Melinda Linn, residents of Lawrence Township. By the second wife there were three children, two now living - Daniel, living in Michigan, and Sarah Linn, also a resident of Michigan. His father died in 1861. John Gesaman was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn.; he owns 175 acres of improved land, in Lawi'ence Township, where he has lived since 1 j'earold; his occupation has been that of a farmer, but he has devoted a large ing counties as a lectiu-er to children in schools, principally; his lecture was, "' Morals, Manners and Temperance," and his desire to instill in the minds of the young elevated thought and the use of a good education; he was mairied, in 184U, to Miss Mary M. Reinoehl, daughter of William Reinoehl, an early settler of Lawi'ence Township; she is a native of the township. Mr. and IVIi-s. Gesaman have had five children, onlj' two of whom now survive- George Q. and Ezi-a. They iire members of the United Brethi-en Church, and esteemed members of society.

J. T. GOUCHEll, M.b., North Lawence; is a native of the Keystone State; he commenced teaching school when 14 yeiu-s of age, in Michigan, where his pai'ents had removed to from Pennsylvania; his father, C. W. Goucher, is a physician of Lansing, Mich., and has thi'ee brothers who are also membci-s of thai, profession; a peculiar coincidence in the family is, that each has a son who is a practicing physician. Our subj(>ct eiirly began the study of medicine, under his father's instructions, together with his duties as a teacher, at which he continued for -eight years: he then became an attendant of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he graduated in the medical department in the winter of 1872-73; he began the practice of his chosen profession in Inwood, Ind., where he resided for three years, and subsequently removed to Leiter's Ford, Ind., where he remained nearly four years; he then came to Ohio, and after a residence of two years in Orrville, Wayne Co., resumed his practice in North LawTence, in 187U, where we find him at the present WTiting establishing a successful practice. Dr. Goucher is an intelligent and cultured gentleman and de.serving of success; he wjus united in marriage, in 1875, to Miss Maggie J. Walter, of Ornille. They have two children - Carl R. and Leonainie.

E. K. HELD, grocer. Canal Fulton; is a son of Philip and Philaphina Held, who were natives of Germany; they emigrated to America and setthid in Massillon, subsequently removing to Canal Fulton, where they contiii ued residents for the remainder of their lives. Philip Held was a prominent business man, and in Canal Fulton was engaged in conducting a manufacturing business; his connection with Canal Fulton lasted through thirty or forty yeai-s of honorable and successful business, in the foundry line, manufacturing stoves, plows, and doing general casting; as a citizen, he ranked high, serving fifteen years as Justice of the Peace; his death occurred in 18G7: his wife's in 1861); they were parents of eighteen children, thirteen of whom are now living - Elizabeth, now Mrs. Hess, of Wayne Co., Ohio; Caroline, now Mi'.s. Ruchti, Massillon; Malviua, uow Mrs. Porter, of Canal Fulton; Emma, now Mrs. Myers, in Indiana; Martin, a resident of Portage Co., Ohio; Philip A., of Alliance; W'illiam, in Cleveland; Herman, Robert and Adolf, of Chicago; Ferdinand, in Kent; Chai-les, in Minnesota, and the subject of this sketch. F(*rdinfaid, William, Charles. Adolf, Herman and Adam were all pai-ticipants in the late war. Our subject began his business career at the age of 14 as clerk for Lewis Ruch, who was in the gi-ocery business in Canal Fulton, remaining with him two years; he next became clerk for T. Sullivan in the grocery business, continuing as clerk for him five years, and then became associated with him as a partner, which business connection continued until Sullivan was elected County Treasurer; he then purchased his intei-est and since that time has continued in business alone, conducting an honorable and successful business, and ranking as one of the progressive and enterprising business men, and one whose career promises to extend into moi'e extended iields.

JOB HANEY, fai-mer; P. O. Massillon. The mother of our subject, Saloma Yount, was a native of Bedford Co., Penn. ; she married there, David Dick, and in July, 1817, they emigrated to Ohio, settling in Lawrence Township. David Dick, died in 1822, leaving three childi-en Jlatilda (deceased), Elizabeth and Catharine. IVL-s. Dick subsequently married John Hsmey, in 1827 : he was a native of Bucks Co., Penn., and also a pioneer of Ohio. Mr. and ilrs. Haney passed the remainder of their lives upon the farm now owned by oiu- subject, in Lawrence Township. The mother died in March, 186(5, and the father in M;u-ch, 1877; five children were born to them - Jacob and Reuben dicni in infancy; Job ; Sarah Hams, living in Tuscarawas Township; and an infant deceased. Job Haney was born in December, ]88(), upon the old iiomestead farm, in Lawrence Township; his occupation has always been that of a farmer, and at that calling he makes a practical success; he has always taken advanced interests in matters of public imjwjrtance, and is a respected and valued citizen; lie was man-ied, in 186], to Miss Maria Camp; tbey have had eight children - J. H. Knox (deceased): Ezra D. died at the age of 4 years; Josiah, Coleman, William O., Orsella Ann (deceased), Sai'ah C. and Thomas C. Mi', and Mi's. Haney are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Clnu-ch.

AMOS J. HEESHEY, farmer; P. O. Canal Fnlton: is a son of John and Sabiua (Wampler) Hershey, natives of Pennsylvania; his father was a native of Lancaster Co., and came with his father, Jacob Hershey, at an early day, to Stark County: his mother was a native of Westmoreland County, and came with her parents to this county: they settled in Tuscarawas Township, after their maiTiage, where they remained until 1S54, when they became residents of Lawi'ence Tovniship, living there until 1865, when they rettu'iied to Tuscarawas Township, where they passed the remainder of fheir days, the father dying in 1874, the mother in 1872: they have seven chikh'en now living- Maiy A. Setterlin and William, residents of Massillon; Eliza Mathie, of Plain Towiiship: Loetta Gesaman, of Noble Co., Ind. : Amos J.; Sai'ah J. Houk, living in New Mexico, and Frank M., living in Massillon. Amos J. Hershey is a native of Tuscarawas Township, and until 20 years old remained as an assistant upon the home farm ; he then entered the shops of the Russell manufacturing company, Massillon, where he was employed eighteen months; he was married, in 1870, to Miss M. Mcllvaiue, of Wayne County, and in the spring of 1871 became a resident of the farm upon which he now resides, in Lawrence Township, which consists of 100 acres of improved land. They have five children - Reuben W., Rose D., Edmond Hayes. Frank and Wright. He is a member of Elliot Lodge, A., F. & A. M., of Fulton and Hiram Chapter. No. 18, Massillon.

GEORGE W. HARDGROVE. farmer: P. O. Canal Fulton: is a son of Richard iind Rosanna (Martin) Hai'dgrove, who were among the earliest settlers of the township: they came from Pennsylvania to Lawrence Township about 1811, where the father had erected a cabin the yeai' before, and amidst pioneer times commenced to clear the land and establish a home; here this worthy coujjle passed the remainder of their days, his death occurring in November, 1843, and the mother's in August, 1854; he was a j^i'ominent citizen, and sei'\'ed as Constable and Township Trustee, also taking an interest in aifairs of education. Mr. Hai'dgrove was a member of the Methodist Chiu'ch: he had the following family - Robert, a resident of Chipi)ewa Tp.. Wayne Co. ; Samuel, a resident of this townshij): Ruth Earl, of Perry Township: Rachel, deceased; Mary Shaffer, of Wayne County: George W. and Sarah Myers (twins), and John and William, farmers in Lawrence Township. George W. Hardgi'ove was born upon the old homestead farm, in 1821. and upon it engaged in farming, at which he has passed his life; he is one of the respected citizens of the township, and has served as Township Tnistee for two terms: he was married, in 1858. to Miss Martha Oberlin, a native of Lancaster Co., Perm.: they have two chikh'en living - Sarah A. King, living in Mahoning Coiuity, and Martin, at home.

DANIEL HARMAN, miller, Canal Fulton; is a son of Frederick and Lucinda Harman, both natives of Holland and emigi'auts to America in 183(>. settling in Lawi'ence Township. Frederick Hai'man is by trade a blacksmith, which vocation he has followed a great many yeiu's in the township; they ;ire now living in retirement in Lawrence Township. Daniel is the third child of a family of six children: he enlisted, in 1861, in Company G. 1st Battalion, 18th United States Regular Lifantry, and remained in service for five years, participating in si.vteen of the leading engagements of the late war, and at its close was sent to Dakota Territory. While there, the mas- of Fort Phil Kearney occurred, and he was in three engagements with the Indians: after serving on the border eighteen mouths, he was discharged, at Fort Reno, and returned home, walking 800 miles over the plains to reach transportation. Upon his retiu'n to La^vl-enee Township, he engaged at fai'ming for three years, and then worked at mining alx)ut live years; in 1876, he purchased an interest in the milling business in the tovmship, and was associated with another gentleman for eighteen months: in 1879, he formed a partnership with Frank Fisher, and they still continue to do business together, under tlie firm name of Harman <& Fislier: their work is principally custom trade: he served as Constable live years, and is a member of I. O. (). F. Lodge of Fulton: he was married, in 1872. to Miss Lavina Bnchtel. of Summit County: they have three children living - Alta L.. Esther B. and Percv.

D. J. HOW'ENSTINE. foundry and brickyard. Canal Fulton: is the jiro] rietcir of one of the leading industries of the townshi]>: he is a native of Lawrence Townshi]). liorn in 1S44: his parents were Jacob and Nancy (Jackscn) Howenstine: his father a native of Pennsylvania: his mother, of Lawrence Townshij): they were early settlers and picneers of the county and township. Our subject was brought uj) on a farm, learning the cooper's trade of his father when a youth: at the age of 18. he enlisted in Company H. of the IC'id O. V. I., and was in service until the close of the war: ujion his return, he attended school f(ir a few years, and then engaged in the jewelry business in Canal Fulton, ci ntinuing in that trade for seven years: in 1877. he purchased from E. Held the foundry with which he has since been identified: he does general casting and jobbing, and also manuafctiu'es some grain drills: he has also been interested in brick manufacturing, to which he is now giving especial attention, and doing a flourishing business. Mr. Howenstine was mar- i ried. in 1808. to Miss Martha E. Van Kirk, of ^Vayue County: they have three cihldren - Cora C. Annie M. and Eliza B.

.JOHN HOWENSTINE. f aimer: P. O. Canal Fulton: is a son of David and Magdalene (Cook) Howenstine. the former a native | of Lancaster County, and the latter of Franklin Co.. Penn. : they removed to Ohio in 181-5"). locating in Stark County, where they began farming: the father was a cooper by trade and did a small business in that line in connection with his agricultural pursuits: they lived in the township a number of yeai-s, then remo\ed to Wayne County, where they were residents a number of years. While living there the mother of our subject died: his father subsequently returned to LawTence Township, and departed this life in Fulton.

Our subject was the second child of a family of eleven children: he is a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1820, and learned the trade of cooper fri m his father, and in connection with his fyrming ojeraticns, works at his trrde. Mr. H(-wenstine owns hO acres of finely improved land, in the southeastern ];ortii n of the townshij). and is one of the most intelligent and substantial farmers of Stark County: his wife's maiden luime was Lydia Brougher, and was fn m Jackscn Townshi]>: they have six childrtn.