Bethlehem Township (part 14 of 23)

Co., when a lad; they located in Pike T[)., and were residents of that communitv the remainiler of their lives. .lonas married in that locality Polly Bordner, and passed the greater portion of his life there; he died in Hancock Co.; his wife died in Sandy Tp., she was the mother of twelve children, of whom the following are now living - Esther, Mrs. Cox, a resident of Hancock Co.; Eli, .lacob, living in Canton Tp.; Ananias in Hancock Co., and Martha, .Mrs. Darr, also living in Canton Tp. Ananias was a soldier of the late war, servinij about four years. Eli was born in Pike Tp., in December, 1823. He waii reared and brought up upon a farm, and has made that oecupatior) his life work. Commencing life with no pecuniary assistijnce he has accumulated a large tract of fertile and improved laiul, which is the direct result of honest and efficient industry. He now owns 450 acres, a portion of which lies in Pike Tj). His land is cultivated to general farming, but he also gives a large share of attention to sheep-raising, usually shearing from two to three hundred ann\ially. Mr. Brothers was united in marriage in 1853 to Miss Sarah Bowman, daughter of Henry Bowman, of Pike Tp. They have six children - John, now in (-anton; Emma, Mrs. Sickafoose, in Pike Tp.; Cora, Curtis A., Hallie and Nannie. Mr. Brothers has been a resident and land-owner of the township since 1848, when he purchased part of the land upon which he now lives. He has served the township as Trustee, and always takes a leading hand in matters of ])ub;ic interest and impoi tance. He, with his wile, is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. IRA BOWMAN, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia; is a son of John Bowman, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802, and came to Pike Tp., when he was a boy, with his parents; he remained in that township until he was married to Lydia Whitner, of Bethlehem Tp., when he removed to Saiidy 'J'p., and has been a resident there since, and until a few years ago engaged in farming; he is now li\ iiig with his son, Henry, who has purchased the old homestead rarn],aiid is taking care of his parents in their declining years; thoy have had seven children - five now living - Sarah Bonhrak, living in Indiana; John in Calit'ornia; Henry, Hannah Newton, a resident ol Carroll county; and Eli; Lydia, died while young; Samuel was a volunteer in the U. S. Service in the 51st O. V. S; was taken prisoner at Chickamauga, and died in Anderson ville prison; Eli was born in Sandy Tp., in 1845, and has been a resident of the township since; he has devoted his extire attention to agriculture, and is one of the successful and respected farmers of that section; he bought his present location in 1870; he has 100 acres of improved land, and cultivates it to general farming; he was also in the late service, enlisting in the Itj^nd O. N. G., and was with his company during its entire service; he was married in November, 1866, to Miss Emma J. Miller, a native of Tuscarawas Co.; they have three children living - Samuel M., Riley E., and Eli N. Mr. Bowman is now serving as one of the Township Trustees, and has always been found upon the right side in matters of public improvement and education. Henry Bowman was born in Sandy Tp., in J 840; he is now farming the old homestead farm which he has recently purchased; he has 100 acres of the fertile land which lies adjacent to the " Sandy Valley," and does a general farming business; he has an extended army experience, being a member of the 51st O. V. 1., and in active and arduous service for three years; he participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Atlanta, and all the battles of the Army of the Tennessee; he was married in 186S to Elizabeth A. Farber, of Carroll Co.; they have four children - .John F., Eiizabetli, Franklin P., and Maogie M.

IRA D. BROWNSON, farmer, P. O. Waynesburgh ; is a representative of one of the old pioneer families vvho settled in Sandy Tp. at an early day. The father of our subject, Charles Brownson, came with his parents to the township, and was a resident of the township up to h:s death, which occurred in 1855. His mother's maiden name was Sarah Beyer ; her |)arents, Conrad and Margaret Beyer, were both natives of Pennsylvania, and pioneers of Sandy Tp., locating, in 181'i', in the Northern portion and where Conrad Beyer, jr., now resides; were residents there uistil their deaths. Sarah was bor?i in Sandy T[)., in 1830; she was married to Cliarles Brownson, in 1847. Only two children now survive - Margaret, now the wife of Wm. Shearer, and living in Sandy Tp., was married in 1860. Mr. Shearer is a son of Adam and Eliza Shearer, old settlers and residents of Osnaburg Tp., when William was born, in 1843; thej' have three children, Elnora, Ada and Eliza. Ira D. Brownson was born in Sandy Tp., in 1848 ; he has always been engaged in farming, and is now tlie owner of 73 acres, which is part of the land entered and cleared by his ancestors. He was united in marriage in 186'J, to Miss Eliza Baxter, of Carroll Co. They have three children - William, Wi^sley and Ira. Mrs. Brownson is living with her daughter Margaret, in Sandy Tp.

JAMES BOYD, farmer; P. O. Waym>sburgh; is a native of Ireland, where he was born in 1826. He emigrated to the Ur.ited States, in 1846, landing in Philadelphia, where he remained for ten years; after which he went to the oil regions of Pennsylvania, remaining there about five years, engaged in various occupations. In 1863, he came to Stark Co., and commenced farming, buying the Blythe farm, near Waynesburgh, where he has since resided. Mr. Boyd h is devoted his entire attention to agriculturi', in which he has been eminently successful. He now owns 345 acres of land in the township, all of which is under a high state of cultivation; and in location it cannot be excelled, lie was married in Philadelphia, in 1850, to Miss Isabella Campbell. She died in 1875, leaving one child - McClure - who was married in 187'.) to Miss Susan Richie; they have one son - James C. McClure is now living upon part of his father's farm, in Sandy Tp. Mr. Boyd was united to a second wile. Miss Cordelia Rogers, daughter of J. B. Rogers, of Sandy Tp., in 1876. They are both members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Boyd is a conscientious and honored citizen, and an exalted member of the community in which he resides.

to America with his parents when he was ten years of age; tiicy iocaVil upon a farm near Minerva, whore iiis early days were passeil. At tiie age of lii, he commenced to learn the Tanners' trade in a Tannery neai- Minerva, snhsequenlly working for Judge Greenwood, at Paris; from there he went to St. ]^ouis, wliere he worUi-d for some time, finally returning to Ohio, and cmliarking in a busini:ss venture for himself, going into partnership with a man named Kngel, at Minerva. In Mareii, I84H, he cani(> to Waynesburgh, and bought out a small Tannery from .John Souser. which he enlaigcMl and improved; he established a large and successful business, and accumulated a handsome property, all of which was secured by his industry and good business management. He was an honored and respected citizen, and served as a member of the Common Council, and took a leading interest in the schools and education. He was a member of the Waynesburgh Masonic Lodge, serving as Treasurer of that body for some years. He was a member of the German Reformed Chuich. Mr. Boory was united in marriage in 18-iO, in Minerva, to Miss Ainiis Anderson. They had five children, only three of whom are now living - William., Maiy Poole and Cynthia Hewitt, all residents of Waynesburgh. Mr. Boory died in Waynesburgh, Oct. lith, 1878; his wife still survives him. Wm. Boory was born in Waynesburgh, in 18.51, and learned his trade with his father, in his earlier years; he was engaged in partnership with him for five years previous to his death, after which he succeeded him in the business which is now owned and operated by him. He was married in 18i4, to Miss Mattie Clark, of Waynesburgh. He is now serving the township as Treasurer, and has been a member of the Corporation Council since his father's death. J. M. BYE, physician and surgeon; Waynesburgh; is a native of Ohio, born in Hanover Township, Columbiana Co., March 2, 1835. His father being a farmer, our subject passed his earlier years upon the farm. He acquired a good education, attending the Union Sch<;ols .at New Lisbon and Hanover, becoming a teacher at the latter place in the Union school. He followed teaching for five years, receiving pay one of those years for thirteen months service. In 1858, having decided upon the profession of medicine, he entered the ofiBce of Dr. .John Yates, of Hanover, and began the study of his life-work. Dr. Bye is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and received his diploma at Ann Arbor in 18G3. He entered immediately upon the practice of his profession at Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., where ho r(Mnain(ul two years; and then, after one month's service in the hospital at Fri-derick City, Md., removed to Waynesbmgli, where he has bicn in continuous practice up to the present writing, 1881). He WIS united in marriage in 1803 to Miss Mary E. Keith, daughter of J. G. Keith, Esq., of Canton. They have two children - Miss Carrie B., attending school in Canton, and Joseph K., aged seven years. Dr. Bye's parents were of Quaker descent; liis father died in Columliiana Co. in 1848, his mother surviving until 1880. Dr. Bye is a member of the County Medical Association, and served as Vice President of that body the past year; and is also a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders of Waynesburgh. He is one of the leading ])hysiciaiisof the county, and an intelligent and esteemed nn-mber of the community in which he resides. He, with his wife, is a member of the Disciples' Church of Waynesburgh.

KICHAPvD BLYTHE, deceased, was born in Fayette Co., Pa., in 1808; ho was a son of Henry and Sarah Blythe, who I'lnigrated to Jefferson Co., O., about 181"', where they located some land and remained residents. Here Richard passed his early life. He came to Sandy Tp., about IS'-i'i, and purchased what is now the Boyd farm, and began farming operations there. He was united in marriage May 5, 183i;, to Miss Margaret Robertson, who is a native of Pennsylvania, and came with her parents to Ohio in l>i'i'i, at which time she was two years olil. They remained upon that faini until ISHl, when it was dispo.sed of to James Boyd, and they then removed to near Mapleton, purchasing a farm known as the John Shearer farm. Here they continued resitlents until his death, which occurred May 14, 1SG8. He served as Township Trustee, and was an honored memb'^r of society, and a conscientious christian and number of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Blythe remained upon the Mapleton farm for three years alter his death, when she removed to

WaynesliurjTh, where she is now pleasantly situated. They had nine children, as follows - Sarah J. McKonkey, of Mapleton; Eleanor Tlioinpson, Brown Tp.; Ann E., deceased; John C, a member of 19th O. V. I., who was killed in service at the battle of Stone River; Usher Criswoll, Canton Tp.; Alice Dougherty, Colninlius, O.; James D; Laura L. and Marv E.

JAMES D. BLYTHE, inMchant; P. O. Waynesburgh; was born in Stark Co., in 1854. He was upon the farm until the age of 14, when he commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade in CarroUton, working at it over a y^ar and then engaging at rail-roading for nearly three years. He then engaged in traveling for thri-e months, in the Enlarging Picture-proctss business. He then engaged in trade with J. C. Elsass, in Waynesburgh, in the provision business, commencing in November 1875, and continuing over a year in partnership, after which he was engaged in that business alone for one year. He then disposed of that business, and in 1878 entered into partnership with Wm. Raedel,with whom he is still associated. He was married in January, 1879, to Miss Annie E. Newkirk, of Pennsylvania. They have two children - Mary M. and Richard H. Mr. Blythe has served as a member of the Common Council for two terms, and is one of the progressive and promising business men of the community.

LEW. S. BONBRAK, tinware, stoves, etc.; P. O. Waynesburgh, was born in Magnolia, In 1857. He commenced to learn his trade when he was 15 years of age, with Robert Jop.es, remaining with him for two years, and then went to Salem and continued under instructions there for about a year, finishing his trade; after which he returned to Waynesburgh and worked at his trade with James Hewitt a year ; he then went to Minerva and worked for Alexander a short time, subsequently returning to Waynesburgh and again entering the employ of Hewitt. In 1877 he lieoame associated with Robert Jones, under the partnership name of Jones & Bonbrak; they bought out Hewitt and continued in partnership together until February, 1881, when tlie partnership was dissolved and Mr. Bonbrak commenced an enterprise in the Sweet and Painter block, where he still remains. While with Jones they invented and patented the " Improved continous sheet and cap combined Iron Roofing," which L. Scolt & Co. are now introducing upon the market with improving success - a more extended notice appearing elsewhere. Mr. Bonbrak is also the inventor and patentee of an " eavetrough," which is a most valuable patent, and can be manufactured without a seam, in lengths of 10 feet, the longest upon the market being 55 inches. This is to be placed upon the market as soon as suitable machinery can be made for its manufacture. He also has an eve-trough fastener, which he has applied for a patent upon. Mr. Bonbrak is occupying one of the largest and finest salesrooms in the town; he carries a large stock of goods in tinware stoves and house-furnishing goods, and is constantly adding new features. He was elected to the office of corporation clerk at the last election, which office he is now administering. He is the local correspondent for several county papers, and ranks as one of the enterprising men of Waynesburgh. Mr. Bonbrak was married in January, 1879, to Miss Lizzie McElhinney, of Carroll Co.; they have one child, Jennie L.

GEORGE CASPER, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia ; was born in Alsace, now a German possession, in 1819. His parents, .Tacob and Margaret Casper, emigrated to America about 1832, settling in Sandy Tp., where the remainder of their days was passed. George has followed the occupation of farming all of his life, and has been a resident of the township since the removal of his parents there. He now owns 240 acres of land, and his homt^- stead farm is finely improved with buildings, and ornamented by a new and elegant residence. He was married in 1846 to Miss Louisa Ullman, of Rose Township, Carroll Co. They have twelve children, ail living - William, a resident of Pike Tp. ; Hannah Tresler, living in Sandy Tp. ; Jacob, in Indiana ; Susannah Richards, in Indiana ; Isaac, living in Indiana, teaibing school ; Henry, in the harness trade, Waynesburgh ; Annis Newton, Pike Tp. ; .I.-imes, Ida, Edward, Curtis and Abraham. .Mr. Casper is one of the solid, substantial fanners of the township, and universally respect.'d.

Marrnolia; is a son of Richard Elson, a native of Brook.' Co., Va.; horn July 12, i:!)T. Richard K'son passed through a varied anil interesting life; he was raised upon a farm, and began life for himself upon the Ohio river, engaged in carrying provisions down the river upon flat-l)oats, which he had built himself, and disposing of the whole cargo in Southern cities. This occupation he was eng.iged in for seven years. He would walk the entire distanc- back to his home at the end of his trip, carrying his money in a knap-sack and using it for a ])illow, many niglits lying out under the stars. Upon one occasion, upon arriving South, he found an epidemic raging with such violence that he was forced in order to get home, to make a coast-voyage to New York, from which place he walketl home. He came to Oliio soon after his parents had settled in Osnaburg Tp. and bought a small piece of land near there. After the death of his father, he, with his brother, operased and controlled the home farm. He soon after began large and extensive farming operations in Sandy Township, entering a quarter section of land, where C. C Elson now lives. About 1S34 - .J he purchased three quarters of land in and around Magnolia, in partnership with John W. Smith. They erected a sawmill, and sawed out the timber for the gristmill, which was coon after erected. The mill was originally made 40 feet square; it has been in operation from that time forward, and has made an extended reputation. They also located the town of Magnolia, which is now a thriving village. Soon after Mr. Elson moved his familvupon his land, there occupying a small log house for some years. He then disposed of his share in the mill property to Smith, and removed to his farm north of Waynesburgh, remaining there until 1839, when he bought the entire mill property and moved to Magnolia, where he resided until his death. He disposed of the mill to his son, Augustus R., in 1851, and was extensively engaged in farming until his death. He was one of the largest hind owners in the township, and the lan<l purchased by him, althougii condomniMl by others, prov(;d to be the most fertile and valuable in that region. He secured the post-office for Mi^giiolia, and was Postmaster for many years; also served in mar.y other offices of public trust. He was married in 1827 to Miss Sophia F. Boegeb of Waynesburgh ; slu^ died in 1829, leaving three children - Margaret and Catharine - twins. Margaret, now the wife of Wm. H. Greer, of Magnolia, and Catharine, wife of Dr. Whitacre, now living in Iowa, formerly of Magnolia, and the subject of this ski'tch. Mr. Elson was married to a second wife, Sarah A. Brandon, of West Virginia ; she died in 1847, leaving three children - Mary F. Redman, living iu Iowa, Corwiii C, of Sandy Tp., and Richard, jr. Mr. Elson died Aug. 28, 1879. A. R. Elson was born in Sandy Tp., in 1829. He began life upon his father's farm, and upon their removal to Magnolia, and commencing milling operations, he entered the mill, and became thoroughly conversant with that occupation. To this he has devoted his entire life, and at it he has achieved a wonderful success. Mr. Elson has, by continued re-building and enlarging, secured one of the largest mills in that section. He is continually adding new and improved machinery, and contemplates, during the season of 1881, to build more additions to his buildings, and thoroughly overhaul it and add new features. His power is furnished by the best water canal imaginable, and is sufficient to run his immense establisiimcnt day and night, during the entire year. Something of an idea can be furnished by the statement of the amount of business done by him; from the wheat season of 1880 until April, 1881, ground over 31,000 bushels of wheat. Mr. Elson is one of the prominent, enterprising business men of Ohio. Honorable in all of his dealings, and |iossessing genial and social attributes of high order, he honors to the utmost the community in which he resides. He was united in marriage in December, 1855, to Margaret E. Ross, of Waynesburgh. They have seven cliildp'n living - -Vustin R., l)orn .luni^ 17, 1857; Richard R., born March 8, 18i;0; Emma F., born Aug. 18, 1802; John R., born A|)ril 3, 18G5; Frank, born Sept. 10, 1869 ; Maggie E., born Jan. 24, 1874, and Harry E., born Sept. 27, 1879. Mr. Elson has served as townshij) trustee, has been of great service to the (educational interests of Magnolia, and is identified with the development of all public measures that promise to advance the interests of the peoph;. He owns and operates a saw and planing-mill, and was the originator of Chadclock & Sons' Woolen Mill of Maprnolia. He erected in Magnolia, in 1878-79, an elegant brick residence, which is fiuelv appciinted.

JOHN H. ELSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburg; is the oldest representative of an old and prominent pioneer family; his grand-parents were pioneer settlors of West Virginia; his father, John Elson, was a native of Maryland; he married in West Virginia Miss Margaret Wiggins, a native of that State; they emigrated to Ohio in 18;i0, locating near Mapleton, in Osnahurg Township, where thoy purchased some land and began to improve it; his father, however, only lived a short time after their arrival, dying in 182!i; his mother survived several years after; there were ten children in the family, only three now living - Thomas W., a resident of Wayne Co., Iowa ; Charity Wilson, living in Mapleton; and John H., the subject of this sketch. John was born in West Virginia in 1806, and was fifteen years of age at the time of his parents removal to this county, since which time he has been a resident of the coanty, and of Sandy Township since 1833; his purchase of land in Sandy was in 1829; he was married in 1833 to Miss Osie Wilson, born in Osnaburo- Township in 1815, and daughter of Douglas Wilson, also a pioneer, a more extended sketch of him appearing elsewhere. Mr. Elson has been engaged in agricultural pursuits all his days, and is one of the prominent farmers of Stark County; he is one of the large landowners of that section, part of which he has disposed of to his children. Mr. and Mrs. Elson have had thirteen children, eight of whom are now living - Sarah Ann Wilson, living in Pennsylvania; James W. died at the age of 13; Wm. P., a resident of Missouri; Douglas W. died an infant; John H. Elson, Jr., died in the service of his country. He enlisted in September, 1861, in Fremont's body guard, which was soon disbanded, and soon after he became a member of the olst O. V. I., and served until Jan. 2, 1863, when he was wounded at the battle of Stone River, and died a few days after in the hospital. Henry C, Sandy Tp.; Vallonia V.; Venilia Frame, living in Missouri; Owen T. died an infant; Edwin W., living in Missouri; Emma L., in Missouri; B. Frank, married to Miss Olive M. Sickafoose, of Sandy Tp., in

1880, and now faruiing in Sandy Tp.; and Florence N., who died at the age of 13 years. Mr. Elson has served the township as Trustee, and always been an advocate for measures to promote the prosperity and best interests of the township. He has devoted his time exclusively to his farming interests, and has made it a successful life-work.

H. C. ELSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; was born in Sandy Township in 1843. He is a son of John and Osie (Wilson) Elson of Sandy Tp. Our subject was an assistant at home until the breaking out of the n^bellion, when he enlisted Nov. 13, 1861, in the 19th O. V. I. He was in severe service all through the struggle, and participated in the following battles : Pittsburg Landing, Farmington, Corinth, Perry ville. Crab Orchard, Stone River, Chattanooga, Pickett's Mills, Pine Knob, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochee, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Lovejoy Station, Columbia, Franklin and Nashville. He was tak(Mi prisoner .fan. 3, 1863, in the Stone Ris'er fight, and u[)0ri the same day his brother, .John, was wounded, and confined in Libby Prison for one month, fortunately being exchanged alter one month. He passed through all of the engagenients of the regiment, and was mustered out at San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 35, 1865. Returning home he rented his father's farm for three years, and in the S|)ring of 1869 bought eighty acres of his father, where he has since resided. Mr. Elson has one of the finest locations in the township, and has improved his place with superior buildings. He was married Oct. 33, 1868, to Miss pjiizabeth C. Hewitt, daughter of Wilbam Hewitt, of Waynesburgh. They have four cliildren - Loretta O., Eliza B., Jessie M. and Margaret E.

C. C. ELSON, farmer; P. 0. Waynesburgh; is a son of Richard and Sarah A. (Brandon) Elson; he was boin in Magnolia in 1841, and assisted when a youth in the management of his father's land; he was in the service, enlisting in Oct. 1861, in Co. K., 51st O. V. I. under the command of Stanley Mathews, and served all through the war; enlisting first in the three years service, and subsequently as a veteran he served in all of the battles of his regiment - -and never missed a day's service in 38 months, at the time of the discharge he was ranking First Sergeant; upon his return to ^lagnolia, he assisted at home for about two years, and in 1868 moved to his present location, north of Wayncsburgii, upon land first entered by his father; he was married March 28, 1S72, to Miss Salina L. Rutter, of Waynesburgli; tiiey have three chiklren - Mary Kate, Fannie B., and Paul R. Mr. Elson has now 320 acres of rich valley land, which he has under superior cultivation and elegantly improved in building-s. He has served the townsiiip as Truster, and is one of the most respected and enlightened citizens of the township; he devotes his time entirely to his farming interests, but also keeps up to the spirit of the advanced times in matters of intelligence and progress.

RICHARD ELSON, Jr., farmer; P. O. Magnolia; was born in Magnolia, May 4, 1847, in the house in which he how lives; he has been ideiitllied with farming interests from his youth up, and now owns over '?0(J acres of the rich land of the " Sai.dy Valley;" he makes a specialty in sheep; and also in laising garden products, for which his rich suil seems especially adapted. Mr. Elson has been a resident of Sandy Tp. his entire life, and is foremost in all public measures and in good works; he gives his whole attention to the management of his land. He was unit(>d in marriage Nov. 4, 1874, to Miss (yatharino A. Baxter; she was born in Hancock Co. Va., in November 1850; they have two children living - Mary R., born in August, 187.3, and Ella D., born in M;irch, 1877; Charley B., died an infant.

WILLIA.M H. EVANS, merchant tailor, Wavncsburgh ; was born in Chester Co., Pa., in 1849. He commimcod learning his trade at the age of 12 years, in Wilmington, Delaware, remaining there about si.x years ; he then went to Rlkton, Md., where, for two years, he was engaged at his trade, as cutter ; from thence to Pniladcdphia, where he was employed in the trimming department of Waniiamaker's establishment ', subsequently returning to Elktoii, Md., where, under the firm name of Evans «& Desmond, he embarked in a business venture of his own, continuing there two years ; he then disposed of his interest and came to Ohio, locating at Salineville, where he was employed at his trade about a year, and then, for a little recreation, took a short trip abroad, visiting many of the continental cities. Upon his return to America he located in Wayncsburgh, in 1872, starting in a small way in the merchant tailoring line. Here he has since resided, having established a large and flourishing trade, and carrying a complete and e-xtensive line of goods. Mr. Evans has been making a specialty of military and band uniforms, and in that branch has secured an extended trade, which is not confined to Ohio, Init extends to neighboring States. Hi- is a skillful and proficient artist in his profession, and fully deserving of the success which has attended his business. He was united in marriage in 1872, to Miss Ruhamah Herbert, of Salineville, O. They have one child, Annetta. Mr. Evans is a member of Wayn.'sburgh Lodge, No. 5.38, 1. O. O. F., and of Sandy Encampment, No. 190. He has served as a member of the Corjjoration Council, and is one of the enterprising and progressive citizens of NVaynesburgh.

JOHN \V. GLESSNER, mayor and jeweler: P. O. Waynesi)urgh; is a son of Jacob Glessner, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., in 1794; he le.irned his trade of cabinet maker at Wheeling, and was subsequently engaged in traffic upon the Ohio river, taking a load of produce upon a flat-boat, and disposing of them in Southern cities, walking the entire distance back. In 1818 he came to New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., and in 1822, came to Waynesburgh, where he engaged at his trade of cabinet-making and undertaking, until 1836, when he removed to New Lancaster, O., where he remained four years, subsequently returning to Waynesburgh, and has since been a resident there. He continued at his trade until 1874, and since 1876, has been totally blind. His wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Ranne, was from Ravenna, O. They have one child living, John W.; he was born in New Lancaster, 0., in 1840. He was a salesman in a Hardware Store for three years previous to the war, and was a member of the 19th O. V. I., enlisting in 1863, and in service until the close of the war in 1865. He participated in many of the battles, notably. Rich Mountain, Corinth, Port Gibson, Raymond, Siege of Vicksburg, Mission Ridge, and in all of the engagements of his regiment. He was in the army of the Tennessee under Mcl'herson and Logan, and was the principal musician of his regiment; while in the service he learned, from an old experienced watchmaker, his trade. Upon his return to WaynesSurgh, he engaged at that calling, at which he has since been engaged. Mr. Glessner has been a member of the Common Council, Mayor four terms, and is the present incumbent of that office. He is a member of I. O. O. F., of which order he has passed through all grades. He was married in 1867 to Mi&s Jos(>phine Keagle, of Pennsylvania ; they have five children - George E., Charles L., Kittie, Madge and Harrv.

ROBEIIT HAMILTON, deceased ; was born in Donegal, Ireland, June 5, 1795. He emigrated to America and first located in New York city, where he marrii^d Finniah Henry, April 1, 1823; she was born in that city Oct. 13, 1SI)3. They remained in that city for 15 years, keeping a grocery and provision store on the corner of Elm and North streets. Emigrating to Ohio they located about 3i miles north of Waynesburgh, and commenced keeping a country travern and also a small country store, the goods being purchased by Mr. Hamilton in New York. They remained in that location for about six years, and in 1837 removed to Waynesburgh and started the Hamilton House, which has been in operation up to the present time, and has extended its reputation far and near as one of the best hotels in the country. Here the worthy couple passed the remainder of their days, dispensing their hospitalities with a liberal hand and receiving in return a large and liberal patronage. They were both old and respected members of the Presbyterian Church and were esteemed universally by their friends and neighbors, and the traveling public generally. Mr. Hamilton died Aug. 31, 1876, his wife Oct. 12, 1879. They were the parents of ten children, eight now living - James M., the oldest, has been associated with the management of the house for many years; Cordelia, laarried to Ur. A. F. Atwell in 1858; Adeline, wife of John E. Wilson, of Waynesburgh; Finniah Taylor, living in Kentucky; AleciaM., Laura, now Mrs. Rogers; Edward H.was born in Waynesburg in 1838. H(- has been engaged in the livery business for the most of his life and is now doing an extensive business in that line; married June, 1869, to Sarah J. Morledge, of Waynesburgh; they have three children, Nora, Harvey and

Frank. Robert B. Hamilton, the second son, was born in New York in 1829, and for many years was engaged in mercantile operations at Waynesburgh, doing a large business, which, however, resulted disastrously, since which time he has been engaged in farming, and at his trade of wagon-making; he was married to Miss Usher Robertson, of Carroll Co.; they have six children; he has served as Townshiji Trustee, President of Board of Eilucation and member of council for several years; is a Knight Templar, of Massillon Commandery No. 4. Mr. Robert Hamilton was appointed Postmaster of Waynesburgh in 184.5, the original commission from C. Johnson, Postmaster General, being now in possession of the family; also served as Postmaster several years later. The Hamilton House is now under the management of James C. Rogers, assisted by his wife, Mrs. Atwell and Miss Alecia Hamilton. The traveling public who patronize the "Hamilton" will find their " lines cast in pleasant places." James C. Rogers was born in Sandy Tp., in 1850 - son of John B. and Elinor (Creighton) Rogers, of Sandy Tp. James passed his early days upon his father's farm during his earlier years, and then upon a farm of his own, where he continued until April, 1880, when he assumed the management of the Hamilton House. He has a small and well improved farm of 50 acres in the township. He was married Oct. 12, 18T6, to Miss Laura Hamilton.

JOHN HEWITT, retired farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of James and Elizabeth (Thompson) Hewitt, natives of Ireland. His father came to America at the age of twenty years, in 1791, and his mother in 1790, when ten years of age. They were married in Peinisylvania in 1808, and soon after came to Sandy Tp., where he had previously taken up and improved some land, coming out in 1807 with John Creighton and John Reed for that purpose. They continued residents of this community until their death. He served as one of the Erst Justices of the Peace; his death occurred in or about 1852; his wife had died in 1844. They had ten children, six hoys and four girls. William Hewitt, the oldest, was the first white male child born in what was then Sandy T]i. William followed farming in Sandy and Brown town- ships for many years. He is now living in Wiiyiiesburgh in retirement, as lie is badly cri|]pled by rheumatism, which has troubled him for forty years. William w:is mirried when twenty-six years of a^^e to Eliza Brotiiers of Paris Tp. They have had throe children - Amanda J., deceased; James T., living in Sandy Tp; and Elizabeth C, the wife of H. C. Elson of Sandy Tp. John Hewitt, the subject of this biography, was born in what is now Brown Tp., Carroll Co., in 1811. He continued a resident of the old homestea 1 farm until he was S'i years of age, wlien he was united in marriage in 184"2, to Miss Isabella .\rbuckle, who was at that time living in that portion of Stark, which has since been transferred to Carroll Co. She is a daughter of John Arbuekle, an early settler in that locality. Mr. Hewitt was engaged actively in farming operations until 1873 when he removed t3 Waynesburgh, and has since resided there, retired from active business. He owns 150 acres of land in Carroll Co. Mr. Hewitt lost his wife April 8, 1873. They had two sons and two daught(>rs - Aloiizo, a resident of Carroll Co.; ho was a menibiT of the 2Clh Ohio Battery, and in service about 18 months; James A., living in town; Martha E. Mad<lock, of Carroll Co., and Jane I., living at homi'; this young lady possesses rare musical accomplishments, being a superior performer and also composer. Mr. Hewitt was married to a second wife in September, 1874, Mrs. Mary A. Mays. He is a member of the Pres!)yterian Church, in which he has been an elder since 1846.

ROBERT JONES, foundry, plows, stoves and tinware; Waynesburgh; is the proprietor of the leaiUng industry of Waynesburgh; he is a sun of John .Jones, horn near Dublin, Ireland, in 1792; he married there in 1817 Eliza Ince, and in 1819 emigrated to Ain(,'rica, landing at Philadelphia, where he remained for a short time, subsequently removing lo the vicinity of Wilkesbarre, Pa., where he remained until the spring of 1821. VV'hile living there Robert was born, in the year 182U. They next emigrated farther west, remaining in Pittsburgh a short period, and finally settleil abnut 8 miles north of the city, near " Braddock's Field." H(;re htey rcmain(!d until the spring of 1823, when they again took up the line of march and came to

Ohio, and in the fall of that year he entered some land in what is now Rose Tp., and owned by Andrew Jimeson, upon which he erected a small cabin and began life in the woods. Here he remained with his family until the spring of 1838, when lie sold out and removed to Pittsburgh, where for eight years he was employed as spinning master in a cotton manufactory, at the end of which time ho. again removed to Carroll Co., where he had in the meantime purchased a piece of land adjoining his original purchase, upon which he settled and lived until about 1859, when he removed with his wife to Waynesburgh, retiring from active labor. Here the couple remained until their deaths; he died at the age of 73 years, and his wife aged 70 years. Robert remained with his parents until the}' removed from Pittsburgh in 1830, where he remained behind, and apprenticed himself to learn the machinist's trade in a cotton machinery manufactory. He received his freeilom when about the age of 19, and immediately came to Massillon, obtaining employment with McMillan & Partridge about 3 months, and then engaging with C. M. Russell & Co., with whom he remained until the fall of 1847, engaged in the manufacture of threshing machines. He then removed to Waynesburgh and embarked in a business enterprise for himself, purchasing a small foundry of Patrick Call, which he has enlarged and continued up to the present time. He manufactures several different lirands of plows, many of which have an extended reputation; he is also the patentee of .tones' Iron Plow, and has several valuable improvements in that line not patented; about 1851 he added a line of stoves and tinware to his other busin(>ss, which he has continui'd at, with the exception often vears. In 1877, he associated with him in business in that department, Mr. Lew S. l?orilirak, who continued with him until 1881. They are the inventors and patentees of the Iron Roofing, which bears their name, and in connection with L. Scott, commenced its manufacture in January, 1880. Mr. .lones, with Holding, has applied for a jiatent upon a " Quadruplex Seamer," for joining this roofing. He was united in marriage in S(!ptember, 1842, to Miss Margaretta Taupert, a native of Germany, who cani(> with her parents to Massillon in 183G. Tliev have one son -

Charles li. Mr. Jones has served the township as its clerk for over ten, years, and in education and other matters of public importance, has taken a progressive interest. He is a member of the Wayuesburgh Masonic Order, and with his wife, a member of the Methodist church.

CHARLES. H. JONES, Waynesburgh; is a son of Robert and Margaretta (Taupert) Jones. He was born in Massillon, in 1845. At the age of 10 he commenced to learn the tin and coppersmith's trade in his father's shop, finishing at Canton, after which he taught school three months in Brown Township. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he enlisted in the 3d Independent Battery O. V. A., with which he was connected for about a year, when he was promoted to the position of Hospital Steward U. S. A., with the rank of Ordinance Sergeant, regular army; he administered the duties of this office for one j^ear, and then received promotion to the command of a company in the 1st Mississippi Mounted Riflemen, which was organized at Memphis by Col. Jackson, and was composed of white refugees; in this position he remained until he was mustered out at the close of the war. Since his return from the army he has engaged in many and various occupations, and has traveled over most of the States in the Union. He was married in Octolier, 1869, to Miss Laura Christy, of Pittsburg, Pa., since which time he has remained in Waynesburgh. He has three children - Robert Christy, Clement Russell, and Harry M. Mr. Jones has displayed in all his business transactions intelligent and efficient qualification. Although never receiving a collegiate education, he has, by a judicious course of study and reading, combined with the knowledge to be attained by an extended tour of travels, attained a liberal education. He has devoted a large share of his later years to journalistic pursuits, in which department he is recognized as the leading spirit of his community. He has devoted also much time and care in collectiug old historical facts, and incidents of the early days of Sandy Tp., which matter, arranged and enlarged by his own hands, will be presented to the people of Sandy Tp., in this work.

of Stark Co., and is intimately acquai:ited with the rise, progress and advancement of the county from its pioneer days to the present time. He is a son of Joseph and Hannah (Weldie) Kimmell, both natives of Pennsylvania. Adam Kimmell, the eldest son, came to Stark Co. in 1815, and was soon after joined by two younger brothers, William and John. The parents emigrated to the county in 1823, with the remainder of the family, consisting of four boys and three girls. His father had traded some property in Pennsylvania for a farm in Lake Tp., and here the family located, the parents remaining there until their deaths. The father, besides his occupation of a farmer, taught school for a number of years, teaching either German or English. His death occurred in 1845; the mother's in 1851. Adam, the elder son, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and after his removal to Stark Co., became an influential citizen, serving as justice of the peace in Canton for several years. The children now living are as follows : Rebecca, wife of Judge Loutzenheimer; .Joseph, Jr., Hannah Loutzenheimer, living in Indiana ; Amos, a resident of Illinois, and Jacob, living in Lake Tp. Joseph Kimmell was born in Union Co., Pa., in 1802, and came witih his parents to Stark Co. at the time of their removal thither. As he was the oldest son at home, he had a practical experience in the hardships and toil of those early times. In 1823 he went to Canton, and engaged at the trade of fulling and carding, in the employ of his brother Adam and a man named Gaff, who had embarked in that enterprise. In 1830 he bought out the interest of Gafl", and with his brother continued in that trade until 1837. He then purchased a farm in Carroll Co., a short distance from Waynesburgh, upon which he remained until 1850, when he sold out; and after ten years' residence in Logan Co., Indiana, returned to Stark Co., purchasing a farm in Sandy Tp., which he operated until the fall of 1877, when he retired from an active and successful business life, and is now pleasantly located in Waynesburgh. He was married in 1823 to Catharine Emick, by whom he had seven children, four now living - -Cyrus, in Indiana; Harriet Arnold, in Iowa; Orlando, a resident of Iowa; and Emeline Casper, in Indiana. His wife died in 1858. In April^

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18G0, he was married to a second wife, Catharine Seabuiy, "ho died in 1877. In June, 1878, he married a third wife, Barbara Fogle, a daugliter of Geo. Fogle, one of the pioneei s of Stark Co., who came there in 1815, and marrieil Anna M. Loutzenheimer, both now deceased; his death occurred in April, 1876, and his wife's February, 1880. Mr. Kimmeli has served Sandy Tp. as trustee one term, and whik; a resident of Carroll Co. was justice of the |)eace three years. He was formerly a member of the Lutheran churcli, but since livincf in Waynesburgh has joined thi; Presbyterian denomination, of which his wife is a member.

JEREMIAH KOONTZ, farmer; P. O. Magnolia; is a son of John and Rebecca Koontz, who were married in Pennsylvania, in 1816, and soon after emigrated to Ohio. Tliey located in Sandy Tp. about 1818, upon a farm in the northern portion of the township, and about 18-55, removed to Rose Tp., Carroll Co., whine the father took up 160 acres of land, and remained a resident until his death in 1848; his mother survived until 1862, when she died at the home of her son David, in Hardin Co. O. They had eleven children, only three of whom ;ir<" now living - Jeremiah, Mary, wife of John Housinaii, of Hardin Co. O., and Lydia, wife of Adam Housman, of Tuscarawas Co., O. William Koontz, a son, deceased, was in the late service, and died while in service at Nashville, Tenn. Jeremiah was born in Columbiana Co., O., Se])t. 16, 1817, itnd saw considerable of the hardships and trials of the pioneer days. He has been engaged in farming all his life, and has made it successful in a pecuniary way. His present location is one of the finest in the township; his land is fertile and well improved, and he has erected upon it as fine buildings as can be desired. His residence and biun are especially tiotici-able, and are corainandingly situated. Mr. Koontz enlisted in Co. K. 51st O. V. I., in 1861, and was in the service over threevears, participating in all the b:ittles and engagements of his regiment. He was married in 1844 to Elizabeth F. Beatty, daughter of W^'brents and Mary (Filson) Bi-atty, early settlers of Rose Tp., Carroll Co. She was born in 1820; they have five children now living, two deceased - John and Rebecca Fishley, both deceased; Robert, Jeremiah, Jr.,

George, Wm. Stanley and Ellen (now Mrs. Fish-ley,) now living in Michigan. Jane Fishley, a grand-daughter, makes her home with them also. Mr. and Mrs. Koontz are both members of the United Brethren Church.

WM. H. KNCTTS, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia; is a descendant of one of the old ])ioneer families ; his parents were William and Hannah Knotts, his father a native of Maryland, and his mother of Virginia. They emigrated to Ohio hi 1808, and settled in " Sandy Tp., upon the farm that our subject now owns. Here they passed the remainder of their days; his death occurred in 1850, and his wife many years previous, about 1824. There were eleven children in the family, of whom our subject was the tenth child. He is a native of Sandy Tp., born in 1815, and was brought uj) upon the farm, remaining at home until twentythree years of age. He then went upon the Ohio Canal, and was engaged in boating operations upon it for twenty-one summers. He then removed to Indiana, and for two years was engaged in the waoehouse business there. Returning to Saiuly Tp., he was married in 1863 to Emily S. Miller, of Dunkirk, O. Since his return to Stark Co , Mr. Knotts has been engaged in the mercantile busiiu'ss at Magnolia for ten years, and also farming, at which he still continues. He owns 171 acres in the township. He has three children - William, Hniih atul Ann.

LEWIS KLOTZ, shoemaker; Waynesburgh; was born in Carroll Co., in 1838; he commenced to learn his trade at the age of fourteim in Canton, under the instructions of .loseph Ricluii'ds, with whom he continued eighteen months, he then went to Pittsburgh, where he remained two years, and from thence to Malvern, Carroll Co., remaining there only eight months, when he began business for himself in Magnolia, opeiiii;g up a shop there, where he resided, and worked at his trade for nine years. He came to Waynesburgh in 1807, and embarked in business there, in his line, where he has since resided and conducted a successful business. Mr. Klotz, was a volunteer in the late war, eidisting in May, 1864, in the 162nd O. N. G., Co. I.; they were in the U. S. service about four months. He was united in marriage in 1860, to Miss Sarah Van Mater, of Carroll Co. They have nine children living - John W., William N., Lewis

E., Charles M.. George W., Frank A., Cora E., Mary M., and Rebecca F. Mr. Klotz is a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders, and a respected citizen of Waynesbur<;-h.

MADISON M. MAYS, dealer in fine stock, and farmer, P. O. Waynesburgh; one of the jsrogressive business men and practical farmers of Stark Co. Ho is a son of Andrew and Rebecca (Ryan) Mays;. his father was born in Washington Co., Pa., in 1798. He was one of the pioneers of Sandy Tp., coming- there in 1814, and a resident of the township nntil 1879, wlien he went to Mercer Co., Pa., to live and where he still resides. His marriage with Rebecca Ryan, occurred in Sandy Tp. in 1821; she was a daughter of Cornelius Ryan, who came to the township from Pennsylvania, at an early day. The mother died in 1854. There were nine boys and three girls in the family, of whom only the following now survive - Madison M., Tliomas C, now a resident of Hot Sprinas, Arkansas, Wilfred O., living in Iowa, and Nerrissa Fell of Mercer Co., Pa. The subject of this sketch was born in this township in 1830. At the age of 14, he commenced droving, and from that time forward has been in constant and active business ventures; for several years he was contractor upon railroad construction, and in 1854, removed to Davenport, Iowa, and was proprietor of the Le Clare House for one year, subsequently returning to Waynesburgh, where he engaged in brewing and distilling malt liquors. During the war, he was engaged most of the time in stock operations, and in oil speculations in Pennsylvania. He jiurchased, in 1800, a farm adjoining Waynesburgh, and in 18G5 bought his present location, and since that time has been extensively engaged in farming operations. He now owns about 3 0 acres of su|)erior land, finely improved, and makes a specialty in dairying; and for the past three years has owned and operated a large cheese factory upon his farm. His cattle, sheep, fowl and horses are all blooded stock, and his farming is conducted with all th(! a<lvanced machinery of the age. Since 1874, Mr. Mays has been interested in the Rappleye Wire Fence, and is now General Agent for its introduction. He is doing an immense business in that line, and travels all over the

United States in its interests. During the past winter (1880) Mr. Mays passed a large sliare of his time in the Southern States, and while there, purchased seven blooded horses; four of them are now upon his farm, under the charge of an experienced driver, and will be entered for the sporting season of 1881. Mr. Mays' location is near the limits of Waynesburgh, and although his place is finely improved, he says that more improvements are soon to follow, and is contemplating making it a model farm and home. He ])ossesses superior business and social qualities, and is daily to be found, when at home, exhibiting his stock and enterprises to large numbers of visitors. He was married in 1853, to Miss Clarissa Koontz, daughter of Solomon Kooiitz, a former business partner of his fatlier's. They have three children - Albert, Emma F. and Mary A.

THEODORE McCALL, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Thomas McCall, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Stai-k Co. His mother was Sarah Brothers, a native of Pennsylvania; she died about 1857. His father is now a resident of Canton, a more complete sketch of whose life will appear in that township history. Theodore has been engaged in agricultural pursuits from his boyhood up to the present time. After his marriao-o he moved upon his father's farm, and resided with him until April, 1877, when he purchased the farm of his father, who then removed to Canton. The farm is situated upon the Canton and Waynesburgh road, about four miles from the latter place. It consists of 135 acres of land, a goodly portion of which is finely adapted to horticultural purposes, and in this line Mr. McCall is making quite a specialty. The more particular varieties of fruit that he is giving attention to are quinces, peaches and apples, having about 3,000 trees of the latter, and making annually about fifty barrels of vinegar. He cultivates the greater portion of his land to general farming. Mr. McCall was united in marriage in 1872 to Miss Sarah Reed, of Osnaburg Tp., daughter of William Reed, a well-known resident of that township. Mr. and Mrs. McCall have a family of three girls^Alice, Effie and Jessie. Mr. McCall has given his' entire attention to farming, not seeking any political honors. He is an intelligent and practical

JAMES MORLEDGE, wool, .rraiii and produce; Waj-neshurgh; was born in Carroll Co., O., in lU'll; his father, John Morledge, was a native of England, and came to Ohio in 1813, and settled in Carroll Co. He j married there, in 1817, Hannah Westfall, a na- j tive of Pennsylvaia.; her father was a captain | in the revolutionary war anil sul)se(|uently a pioneer of Carioll <' 'o. Roger Morledge, a brother to John, came to Sandy Tp. at the same time his brother settled in Carroll Co., wiiere he lived until his death. John Morledge died in 184<); his wife died about 1873. James was engaged in farming until 30 years of age, when he moved to Minerva and engaged in the grain and i)roduce business there. In 18.58 he came to Wayiicsburgh, and has resided there since, dealing- in grain and produce and making a specialty of wool. He was associated in partnership with J. Ranne from 1858 to 1865, and in 18G8 went into partnership with Fred Mackaman, since which time they have conducted a large and successful business. Mr. M. was married in 1843 to Miss Mary Dumbleton, a resident of Carroll Co; she died in 1873, leaving six children - Sarah J. Hamilton, wife of E. H. Hamilton, of Waynesburgh; Kate, wifeof N. L. Glover, of Akron; John D., one of the business men of Carrollton; Lizzie, wife of S. Woy, living in Sparla, Wis.; Mettie, wife of John Brouse, Cambridge, (). and Lorin B., married to Lizzie Wilson, daughter of John E. W^ilson, of Wavnesburgh; he is now engaged in the butcher business in Waynesburgh. Mr. Morledge was married to a second wife in 1876, Lucinda Miller, of Hiram, O.; she is a member of the Disciples' Church.

F. MACKAMA>i', grain and produce; Waynesburgh; was born in Carroll Co., in 1833. He is a son of Daniel and Lucinda Mackaman, early settlers of Carroll Co., and now residents of Tuscarawas Co. Our subject passed his early days assisting his father to till tlie soil. Alter attaining his majority, recognizing that a good education was necessary to attain a prominent ]i()sition among men, and for a successful business future, he commenced going to school in Tuscarawas Co., and was assigned to classes containing boys many years his junior. Nothing daunted however, he pressed on, soon after was prepared to enter an academy, when in si.x months he received a certificate to teach. After teaching for a period of seven years, he had saved ^1,000, ;uid soon invested it in a farm in Tuscarawas Co., lor which he obligated himself to pay $6,000. He then began farming and stock operations there, in which he was very successful, remaining there until 1868 when he removed to Waynesburgh and has since made that his home. Since his residence there he has been interested in many and various enterprises, giving his attention more particularly to wool, grain, and produce, in all of which he achieves successful issues. Mr. Mackaman is a fair type of the self-made men of our day. Commencing life with no pecuniary aid, he has achieved, while yet a young man, success which many aged men might envy. Hij possesses, besides his rare executive and business tact, genial social qualities of a high order, and a liberal and progressive spirit. He educated, at his own expense, a younger brother, in the medical profession, fitting him to l)e well prepared for the battle of life. Mr. Mackaman is a ])rominent politicaii, democratic in his ter)dencies, and his name has been prominently mentioned for high political honors, which he has the ability to honorably represent. He was united in marriage in 1857, to Miss Charlotte Hagarty, of Virginia. They have one child - Miss Luella F., now attending the Steubenville, f)., Female Seminary.

JEROME MIJCKLEY," farmer; P. O. Magnolia; is a son of Henry and Nancy (Rhinehart) Muckley, who were early settlers and residents of Sandy Tp. His father was born in Germany in 1810, and came to America with his parents when he »-as nine years of age, who settled in Sandy Tp. He was a resident of the township until his death, which occurred in 1866. The mother is still living. They were parents of ten children, seven of whom are now living - Barbara Boory, living in Kansas; Jerome; Adam, a resident of Canton Tp.; Francesca Welker, of Sandy Tp.; Sarah J. Elsass, Brown Tp., Carroll Co., James H. and David V., both residents of Sandy Tp. A son, .Fohn, now decased, was a member of the 126th O. N. G., and died from disease contracted while in service. Jerome was born in Sandy Tp. in 1844; he has always been a resilient of his native town, and has been engaged in farming from his youth up. He was married in 1869 to Miss Mary Farber, of Carroll Co., after which he farmed the old homestead i'arm three years. In 1873 he purchased his present location where he has since resided. He has 100 acres of improved iand and has erected upon it large and commodious buililings. They have six children - Elizabeth J., Nannie, Henry M., Maggie, Frank, and Olive M.

NETZ & MYERS, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, clothing and carpets; Waynesburgh. This house was established in Waynesburgh in 1879, and consists of two old, experienced and efficient merchants; they removed to their present location in March, 1880, where they have a large and well-lighted salesroom - centrally located - and are doing a leading and increasing business. Tiieir stock consists of a large assortment of clothing - of the newest styles - a complete line of hats and caps, ladies and gents furnishing goods, trunks and valises, and a full and complete assortinent of carpets and oil cloths of superior makes and newest designs. In September, 1880, they started a branch store at Dell Roy, Carroll Co., which is under the supervision of Mr. Jacob Derringer, who is now associated with them as a partner. Their enterprise at Dell Roy was first started as a clothing store, but in March, 1881, the firm added a line of dry goods, groceries, etc., and are now doing a general trade, with fine prospects. Messrs. Netz and Myers are enterprising and deservedly popular merchants, and are recommended to the people at large as honorable and progressive business men. Richard Netz, is a native of Waynesburgh; his father, John Netz, was a native of Germany; his mother, whose maiden name was Catharine Pearch, was a native of Pennsylvania, where they were married, subsequently removing to Sandy Tp., where his father followed farming and continued a resident until his death. His mother is still living and six of their children are now living. Richard, the fourth child, was born in 1844; he remained upon the farm until 1861; when a youth of 17, he enlisted in Co. F, 126th O. V. I., and was in the service of his country for three years, the last year as brigade color bearer under Gen. Keifer, now M. C. He participated in the battles of Winchester, Cedar Creek, Strasburgh, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Mine Run, Petersburg, Richmond, and was "in at the death" when Lee surrendered. Upon his return home he taught school in Osnaburg and Sindy Tps. for six years - winter sessions; he then entered upon his mercantile career, engaging with R. B. Hamilton, with whom he remained two years; then was in the employ of Elson & Higley two years. He next entered into partnership with Beans & Elsass, and was in business until 1878, when he disposed of his interest, and in 1879 formed his present business partnership with A. J. Myers. Mr. Netz has served in many offices of Township Trust - Justice of the Peace three years, Township Assessor three terms, as Street Commissioner and Member of the School Board, and is now serving as Township Clerk. He was married in 1868 to Miss Maggie Van Norden, of Osnaburg Tp; they have four children - Olive. Robert M., Charles E. and George W. Alfred J. Myers was born in Linn Co., Iowa, in 1849; he is a son of Jacob P. and Catharine (Brown) Myers; his father is a native of Pennsylvania and his mother of Ohio; his father came to Ohio when a boy with his parents, who located in Columbiana Co. After his marriage he was engaged In the shoemaking business in Canton, subsequently removing to Iowa where he engaged at farming and also working at his trade. He finally returned to Ohio, and is now living in Canton Tp; his mother died in 1871. xllfred was the third child and only son; he passed his early days at farming at home until he obtained his majority. He was united in marriage in 1870 to Miss Angeline Van Norden, of Osnaburg Tp., and engaged in farming nearly two years. He then removed to Canton and worked at the carpenter's trade nearly four years; he then was engaged in contracting and building there two seasons, after which he removed to North Industry, and in 1877 started a general store there, remaining there one year and then removing to Sparta where he was engaged in merchandizing one year. He then sold out and came to Waynesburgh and formed his present business connection. Mr. and Mrs. Myers have two children, Eltona and Richard.

bnrgh; was bom in Pennsylvania in 1813; oanie to Waynesburgli about 1840, and lor many vears was engaged in commercial transactions, clerking for R. K. Gray until 1850, when he removed to lin'^o Tp., Carroll Co., and for five years was engaged in I'arming, afterward returning to Waynesburgh. In 1806 lie received an appointment as station agent, which position he lias since held, altiiough lor the past few years the business has been done by his sons. He was married in 1S3S to Miss Kacliel Adams, of Westmoreland Co., Pa. They have the ff>llowing children, one deceased - Samuel, now in mercaiit le business at Dell Roy; Barbara Elsass, living in Massillon; Geoige W., in Iowa, engaged in mercantile business; Jonathan, who conducted the railroad business for several years for his father, is now in Dover, as agent there; Josoph, mail agent on the Connotlon Valley Railroad; ilaggie Robertson, Wa\-nesburgh; AbcLF. ; and Harry, agent at Bridgeport. Mr. Rhoads has served the township as assessor for three terras, which office he is now administering. They are members of the Methodist Church.

A. F. RHOADS, acting station agent and telegraph operator; Waynesburgh; was born in Waynesburgh, in 1852. He passed about four years in his earlier days in the mercantile business, part of the time in Cleveland, but for the past few years has been in the railroad business at Waynesl)urgli, and is now the acting agent and telegraph operator there. He was married in 18? i", to Miss Ida Hickson, of Kansas City; her father, Dr. Hickson, is now residing in Illinois. They have one son, Claudie. Samuel served three months in the Home Guards, and then enlisting in the 3d Ohio Battery, serving three years, and afterwards as a veteran until the close of the war. George Rhoads was in the three months' service as a member of Co. I., 18th O. V. I., under Co!. Ball, of Canton. Joseph Rhoads, enlisted in the 20th Ohio Battery, serving fifteen months, most of the time in guarding the ars nal works at Natchez, Miss.

W. A. ROBERTSON, retired farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh. Proininoiit among the old residents of Sandy Tp. and Waynesburgh is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Allegheny Co., Pa., March 15, 1818. His parents were Denny and Eleanor {McConke}')

Robertson, natives of Ireland; they emigrated to Ohio in 1821, and settled in that portion of Sandy Tp. which has since been added to Carroll Co., Brown Tp., where his father located some GOO acres of land, and was an extensive farmer until his death, which occurred in April, 1829; his mother's death occurred in June following. Thev wore the parents of eight children, of whom William was the second; five of the children are now living - James, in .Sandy Tp.; and David, in Carroll Co.; Margaret Blythe, and Eliza Jane in this township. In 1843 William made a purchase of 130 acres near Waynesburgh, where he resided, engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1855, when he removed to Waynesburgh, where he has since resided; retired from active labor, his chief business since his residence there has been in the lumber trade. He was unit(>din marriage in 1847 to Miss Isabella J. Mclnlyn. Mr. Robertson hasserve<l the township in many and various offices of trust and honor; he was a Trustee of the Township for a score of years, and in educational affairs has taken an active and leading interest, serving upon the School Jioard for many years. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to well-deserving enterprises, and is a most respected and honored citizen. In politics he is Republican, and has been one since the formation of the party. In religion he worships with the Presbyterians.

JOHN B. ROGERS, farmer, P.O. Waynesburgh; is one of the solid, substantial farm(>rs of Sandy Tp., whose prosperity is due solely to his individual energy, perseverance and industry. Mr. Rogers is a native of the " Emerald Isle," where he was born in 1813. His i)arents John and Margaret (Hamilton) Rogers emigrated to America when he was 3 years old, and settled in New York for two years, after which they continued their travels until they reached Ohio, locating in Coshocton Co., where his father farmed until 1827, when they removed to Sandy Tp., remaining there, however, only two years, when they again removed, settling in Brown T])., Carroll Co., where they continued to reside for the remainder of their days; his father died in I860; his mother, in 1800. Our subject commenced life upon his father's farm, where he remained until he attained the age of 17, when he commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade with A. Silvers, of Wayiiesburgh. This occupation he followed for about twenty years ill Wayiiesburgh. In 1849 he purchased 134 acres of land of A. Halter, located about three-and-a-half miles out upon the Canton road. Here Mr. Rogers has since resided, improving his farm in buildings and fences until it has become a model of neatness and comfort. He added to his Oiiginal purchase until he attained over 200 acres, 50 of which he has given his son James C. He was inarried in 1839 to Miss Eleanor Creigliton, daughter of James Creighton, a pioneer and old resident of Stark Co. She was born in Sandy Tp. They have had six children - William P., died June 'io, 1879; he was a young lawyer of great promise, and was rapidly achieving distinction in his chosen profession in Cleveland, where he had commenced his practice; his untimely death, in all proljability, cut short a career of great brilliancy, and proved a severe blow to the bereaved parents; James C, now managing the Hamilton House of Waynesliuroh, and John H. at home; Cordelia, wife of James Boyd, Esq., Sandy Tp.; Zipporah Griffith, living in Carroll Co., and Alice Robertson, also a resident of Carroll Co. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are members of the Presbyterian Church in which he is an Elder. WM. RAIDEL, merchant; Waynesburgh; is one of the leading merchants in the southern portion of Stark county. Mr. Raidel is a native of Germany, where he was born in 18"28. He married there, in 1851, Miss Augusta Kundze, and in 1852 emigrated to America. In 1855 he came to Magnolia, and embarked in a woolen mill enterprise, remaining there about eight years. In 1864, he removed to Waynesburgh, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, clerking a short time for J. Ranne & Co., and subsequently for R. B. Hamilton. He then became a member of the firm of Grays, Raidel & Shorts, which was afterwards changed to Raidel & Shorts. In March, 1878, he associated with him in business, Mr. James D. Blythe, under the firm name of Raidel & Blythe; they have since been in business together. While a resident of Magnolia he was elec ed Justice of the Peace, which office he held for twelve years, and after an interval of four years was again elected, and held it up to the present time. He has also served as clerk of the board of education and a member of the common council. He is a prominent Mason, belonging to the Waynesburgh Lodge, of which he has occupied the chair of Master, and in various other offices of the order. Has five children- - Pauline, Clara E., Maggie A., Wm. K. and Jennie C.

RAIDEL & BLYTHE, dry goods and groceries; Waynesburgh. This is the leading dry goods house of Waynesburgh. It is composed of two experienced gentlemen, who have been in mercantile pursuits for years, and understand how to conduct and manage a successful business. The firm was organized in March, 1878, and has been rapidly increasing in public favor and in its extended trade. Messrs. Raidel & Blythe carry a complete line of dry good, groceries, boots and shoes, and a general line of merchandise; also are extensive dealers in country produce. They have an excellent location and are courteous and honorable liusiness men.

WM. A. STRAYER, hardware; Waynesburgh; is one of the leading business men of Waynesburgh. He was born in Carroll Co., Ohio, in 1847; his parents are Jacob and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Strayer, both natives of Jefferson Co., Ohio. They moved to Carroll Co. in 1831, where they now reside; the father is engaged in agricultural pursuits and is an extensive land owner. They were parents of eight children, six of whom are now living; the subject of this sketch being the youngest. William, passed his early years upon the farm, and at the age of twenty years commenced teaching, which he only continued at for two terms. In 1868 he came to Waynesburgh and embarked in trade in the hardware line; to this business he has from that time forward devoted his exclusive attention, and has established a successful trade. For ten years Mr. H. S. Moses was associated with him in business, at the end of which period Mr. Moses disposed of his interest and removed to iNIansfield, remaining there, however, only one year, when he returned and repurchased one-half interest, which he still retains. They carry a iuU and complete line of hardware and are doing a leading business. Mr. Moses now resides in Canton, where Moses & Strayer have another hardware establishment under the firm name of Moses, Couch & Strayer. Mr. Strayer has served as Councilman and Township Treasurer, anil is also the agent of the Union Express Co. Ho was united in marriage, in ISTO, to Miss Flora E. Couch, of Waynesburgii; they have three cliildren: Edward S., Frank C. and Oliver. Mr. Strayer is a public-spirited and progressive citizen, and an able and successful business manager.

C. H. SLUTZ, hardware ; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a native of Ohio, born in Tuscarawas Co., in 1846. His grandfather's family consisted of eighteen children - twelve boys and six girls. Nine of them arc now living, the youngest 1)imiii;0"3 years old. His parents were Joshua and Mary Magdalene Slutz - rt-sidents ol Pike Tp., where his father still resides; his mother died about 1858. Charles began life assisting upon his father's farm until he attained 20 years. His education was commenced in the district schools, and finished at Mt. Union College - teaching school in winter sessions to pay for his tuition while there. When 23 years of age he started for the West, and while in Kansas, enlisted in Co. A, 8th Kansas, U. S. service, and was upon the frontier one year looking after the Indians, under Sheridan and Custer. Their route was down through the Indian Territory into Texas, and was replete with interest and excitement. One of the especial features of his trip was the rescue from captivity of two white girls, who had been captured in Northern Kansas. Upon his return he located in Kansas, being employed in the office: of a land agency, remaining in the State, in all, four years. He then returned to Ohio and taught school in Pike Tp., three terms. In 1875 he came to Wavnesburgh, and was

PETER SHERER, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia ; was born in France in 1828, and emigrated to America with his [jarents when about 2U years of age ; they located in I'ike Tp., remaining there several years, and th<;n removing to Canton Tp., where his parents died. Peter began life as a farm laborer, working by the month and year until 1855, when he married Miss Caroline Kinright ; her father was from Maryland, and an early settler of Sandy Tp., where he died. After his marriage, Peter began farming operations for himself in Sandy Tp., where he remained until October, 1880, when he removed across the line into Carroll Co., where he now resides, and is engaged in farming. Ho has devoted his time entirely to farming, at which he has been very successful, and aix-uniulatod a large tract of land ; ho owns 200 acres in Carroll Co., where he resides, and ;520 acres in Sandy Tj)., which is o|)ciated by his sons, John and Michael. His wife died in December, 1875, leaving nine children - .fohn, born 1857 ; Michael, born 1858, in Sandy Tp.; Emma, Alice, Mary, William, Amos, George and Lydia. They make a specialty of raising sheep, cattle, horses, and stock-farming generallv.

GEORGE C. WELCH, physician and surgeon, Wavnesburgh; was born in Hairison Co. O., Sept. 10, 1838; his parents were William and Isabella (Crawford) Welch; his father, whose ancestors came over in the Mayflower, was a native of New York, and about the year 1803 emigrated to Ohio, settling in Jefferson Co., near Steubonville, and afterward in Harrisem Co.; he was first cousin of our late lamented minister to Great Britain, Hon. John Welch, of a teacher in the union schools there for three i Philadelphia, President of the Centennial Exyears, at the expiration of which time he entered into the hardware trade, at which he is still successfully engaged. He was associated in partnership with T. B. Newhon until M.irrh 5,1881. Mr. Slutz carriesa large stock of goods in shelf and heavy hardware, paints, oils agricultural implements, etc., etc. He is now serving as Justice of the Peace, and a member of the present School Bo.ard. Is a member of the Masonic lodge, and was Cajitain of the W.aynesburgh militia at the time of its disbandmeiit. He was married in April, 1875, to Miss Jennie Huscroft, of Steubenville, O. Children - Thomas W., Olive K., and Addie J.

position, and, on his mother's side, a cousin to President Z. Taylor. Our sul)iect in his boyhood enjoyed the educational facilities offered by the common schools of his nalivi,' place; later he attended the well known New Hagerstowri (Ohio) Academy, and obtained while at this institution a good practical education. Before he reached the age of eighteen his father died, and from that time he was thrown upon his own resources; at the age of 20 years he began to teach school, and after having taught for a time in Carroll Co. with good success, he followed the same business for about a year in Missouri; upon the l)reakinf; out of the rebellion, he returned to Ohio, when he resumed his occupation as teacher. During his course of ]3reparation for the medical profession his expenses wore met by his remuneration as teacher; in 1862, he placed himself under the tutelage of Ur. G. M. Elliott, of New Hagerstovvn, and for about three years devoted himself closely to study, when not occupied by his duties as instructor; he attended lectures at the Charity Hospital Mi'dical College at Cleveland - now the medical department of the University of Wooster, from which he graduated in 1870. Dr. Welch immediately began practice at Kilgore, Carroll Co., where he remained one year, and immediately after he located for one year at Carrollton, Ohio, where he received a fair share of patronage. While at tiiis place he was commissioned by Governor Brough, under the commutation law, military surgeon of Carroll Co., with ratik of Major, commission to run throe years from May, 1805; he next settled at Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., where for thirteen years he enjoyed a large and successful practice; in April, 1878, he located in Waynesburgh, 0., where he still resides, and now is receiving a larger patronage than any other physician in that place. He has served as Member of the School Board, both at Mechanicstown and Waynesburgh, and has been connected with the Presbyterian church for about eighteen years. Dr. Welch married in 18(31, Abigail Amanda Hine, of Missouri, originally from Trumbull Co., Ohio. From this union liave been born five children, four of whom are now living. The oldest son, William A. Welch, is studying medicine with his father. Dr. Welch's practice in Waynesburgh has, both in successful treatment and in extensive patronage, placed him at the head of his profession. All laudable, public enterprises receive his support. In his intercourse with people, he is gentlemanly and courteous, and these qualities, added to his reputation as a physician, rightly place him among the leading citizens of his locality. (From Biographical Cyclopaedia of Ohio).

WILLIAM WIREBAUGH, blacksmith ; Waynesburgh ; is a son of John and Elizabeth (Bechtel) Wirebaugh, both natives of Stark Co., where they were married and lived their entire lives. He was by trade a

|)lasterer, and also engaged in teaming to Pittsburgh when the country was new. His first wife died when William was quite young, leaving ten children, seven of whom are now living; he subsequently married the widow Whaler. At the time of his death, he was residing upon his farm in Nimishillen Tp.; his death occurred in December, 1877. Our subject was raised upon a farm until the age of seventeen, when he enlisted in Co. I., 19th O. V. I., and was in all the active service that his regiment passed through ; this regiment was called the " Boy Regiment," as it was mainly composed of voutlis under age. The " Boys," however, passed through the battles of Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Stone River, Mission Ritlge, Chickamauga, Atlanta and many others, leaving an honorable and distinguished record. In the battle before Atlanta, in 1864, William was wounded, and confined to the hospital for a year ; upon his recovery, he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve, and sent to Illinois ; while there, his company had the honor of guarding, in Springfield, the last resting-place of the illustrious martyr, Abraham Lincoln. He remained there al)out four months, and there received his discharge, ranking at the time as Orderly Sergeant. Upon his return to his home, he engaged in burning lime upon the home farm, for one season, and then commenced to learn his trade, in Marlborough Tp., where he remained about four years, setting up and running his first shop there. He next removed to Canton, and was employed in the Agricultural Works of C. Russell & Co., for four years, after which he removed to Waynesburgh, where he has since resided, and has been conducting a profitable business. Mr. Wirebaugh is an esteemed citizen of Waynesburgh, and ranks as one of its most honorable liusiness men. He has one child - Maudie May.

DOUGLAS WILSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Douglas Wilson, who was born near Frederick, Md., in 1778; his parents emigrated to Washington Co., Pa., when he was only three years of age; they remained in that locality for the remainder of their lives. Douglas, Sr., was married in that county to Osie Hinds, and emigrated to Stark Co., in 1811, settling, March 550th of that year, in the southern portion of Osnaburg

Tp., where they coiithiued until their deaths. Tiii'v wer lor many yeais members of the Methodist Gliurch, and exemphiry members of society; his death was in 1846, and his wife's in 1854; thirteen children were in this family - James, died in 1828 upon the old farm; Benjamin living in Osnabui-i; Tj).; Nancy, deceased; Hoijert, livinij in .Mapletoii; Isaac, died in W" d Co., O.; DoiiirJas; Osie Elson, wife of John Elson, of Sandy Tp.; Phebe Yohe, living in Osnaburg Tp. ; Sarah Kinney, deceased; John, living in Indiana; and two infants deceased. Douglas, ,!r., was born in Osnaburg Tp. in 1812, and was a resjdontand assistant upon the homestead farm until 28 years of age, when he went to Columbiana and commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Silvers, with whom he was under instruction for three 3-ears. He then returned to his home and commenced the practice of his profession, and also giving some attention to farming. After his father's death he, with his brother Peter, operated the old homestead until 18G5, when he disposed of his interest there, and removed to Sandy Tp., buying the old Brownson farm, where he has since resided. He has IGO acres of land, which he supervises, having given up the practice of medicine, in which for many years he was activelj- and successfully engaged. Mr. Wilson was married April 13, 1845, to Miss Jeanette Brownson, daughter of Wm. Brownson, a native of Xew York State, and resident of Sandy Tp., from 1840 up to his death. They have seven children living - Josephine Adams; Dency Bauni; Lvcurgus, a resident of Louisville; Chas. W.,'\Vm. D., Phebo S., and U. S. Grant; a daughter Ann, died at the age of 20 years. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are old and esteemed members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Wilson is always to be found upon the progressive side in matters of public advancement, endeavoring to promote the best interests of the community.

MICHAEL R. WELKER. farmer, P. O. Waynesbiirgh; is a son of Wm. and Sarah (Faulk) Welker; his father was a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and emigrated to Stark Co. with his parents, who located in Pdii' Tp. at an early day; his nuther was born in New Jersey,and came with her parents in pioneer times, settling in Sandy Tp. upon the farm that Michael now owns. They were united in marriage in Sandy Tp., and immediately settled upon the farm now owned by their son, James J., in Sandy Tp., where the remainder of their lives were passed. The father died in 1876, and the mother in 1872. Thev had eleven children in all, six of whom are now living - George, a resident of Osnaburg Tp., was in (he 100 days service during the late war; Christina, Michael, James J., who served, also, 100 days in the army, Catharine and Martha Crestine are residents, all, on Sandy Tp. Michael Welker was born if Sandy Tp., in 1838; he remained upon the home farm until 1861, when he answered the call of his country and went forth to battle for its liberties. He enlisted as a private in the 19th O. V. I., and was in all of the severe and active enjragements of his regiment iluring a period of three years; he participated in the battles of Shiloli, Stone River, Mission Ridge and in many of the engagements of the Atlanta campaign; upon his return to his home he remained upon the old homestead farm until 1868, when he was united in wedlock to Miss Mary Swan, of Pike Tp. In 1874 they moved upon their present location, and have been continuous residents there since. They have two children, Theodore and Leona. Mr. Welker has 133 acres of land which is finely improved. In 1876 he erected a large and commodious barn, and in 1879 an elegant and sightly residence. Mr. Welkcr's entire property shows marks of wise-handed skill and practical industry.

RICHARD E. WILSON, farmer and surveyor; P. O. Waynesburgh. The Wilson family are of Scotch descent. Douglas Wilson, grandfather of our subject, was born in Maryland, in 1778; married in June, 1801, to Osie Hinds, who was born in New Jersey, in 1782. They came to Ohio in 1811, and became residents of Osnaburg Tp., remaining there until their deaths. They had eleven children. Robert, father to Richard, was born in Washington Co., Pa., in October, 1807; married in Osnaburg Tp., in Se])tember, 1830, Charity Elson; they have resided in that township up to the present writing, and are the parents of eleven children, eight now living. Richard was thi' second child and oldest son, born Sept. 10, 1834. He assisted upon the farm until he attained his majority. He was married Feb. 7, 1856, to Miss Matilda Faulk, daughter of Andrew Faulk, of Sandy Tp.; she is a native of Sandy Tp., born May 1"^, 183G. After his marriage, he farmed at home and taught school winter sessions for three years, and then removed to Mt. Union, and attended college for two years. He then removed to Ma])leton, and was onaaged in mercantile business there about six years, and after farming one year, returned toMt. Union, and engaged in mercantile pursuits there, and continued tiie finishing of his college course in 1870. While there he was elected County Surveyor of and removed to Canton, where he resided three years. In 1874 he purchased his present farming location in Sandy Tp., where he has since resided, engaged in surveying, farming, and operating and dealing in stock. He owns IGO acres of land situate in the northern portion of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have had seven children, five of whom are now living - Andrew T., born December, 1856, died in 1870; Cora P., born October, 1858, died January, 1859; Ida May, born May, 1860; Robert F., born .July, 186-v'; David B., born September, 1865; Ed. S., born March, 1868, and George N., born April, 1871. Mr. Wilson was a member of a Home Guard Co., of Osnaburg Tp., and in 1864 was called out with his company, and served four months, return ing as Captain of the lG3d Regiment, O. N. G. He has served as Township Assessor of Osnaburg Tp., and is one of the intelligent and progressive farmers of Sandv Tp.

JOHN S.WELKER, farmer; P. O.Waynesburgh; is a son of Michael and Nancy (Stahl) Welker; the former, a native of Sandy Tp. (his parents being very early settlers), was a land-owner and resident until his death,which occurred in 1877. His mother's people were from Pennsylvania, emigrating- to Stark Co. in early times; her father used to team from Massillon to Baltimore, before the railroad was built. He finally removed to the west, where he died; his mother's death was in 1880, leaving three children - John S., Henry W., living in Fostoria, and Mrs. Olive G. Jackman, a resident of Sandy Tp., and of the old homestead farm. The subject of this sketch was born in Sandy Tp., in December, 1845; has always been a resident there, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in March, 1869, to Miss Francesca Muckley, of

Sandy Tp. They have three children - James A., Wesley M., and Howard M. He is operating 160 acres of land, 140 of which he owns. Michael Welker served as Justice of the Peace, for several years; he was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, as was also his w ff, who was a licensed e.xhorter, and they visited and traveled through several states, attending camp meetings and revivals, serving the Master until he called them unto himself, in the prime of their lives, " only remembered by what thev have do]ie."

B. WINGERTER, jeweler and undertaker; Waynesburgh; was born in Allegheny Co., Pa., in 1850. He is a son of Martin and Cecilia (Hegner) Wingertor, who became residents of Carroll Co. in 1855, where they still reside, his father following the occupation of a farmer. Our subject commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, at the age of 19, which occupation he has followed, to a certain extent, ever since. He became a resident of Waynesburgh, in 1869, and has remained there since. He began business operations in the line he is now engaged at, in 1878. His start was in chromos, picture frames, etc., establishing a large and still increasing trade in that branch, and in December, 1879, added a large Line of jewelry, watches, clocks and silverware, making a specialty in repairing watches and jewelry. In February, 1881, he bought out Glessner's undertaking business, and is now enlarging, and intends to give this liranch his particular attenion. He was married in October, 1878, to Miss Elizabeth Highlands, of Mngnolia; they have one child - Vida L. Mr. Wingerter is an energetic and pushing business man, and will doubtless achieve a prosperous business future.

J. J. WELKER, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of William and Mary Faulk Welker; was born in Sandy Tp. in 18.'59 and has always lieen a resident of the township and engaged in farming. He was in the late service, enlisting in the 163d O. N. G. and in the U. S. service about four months. He was unite<l in marriage Oct. 13, 1879, to Miss Sarah A. Kimmel, of Carroll Co., where her parents were residents and early settlers; they have three children - Nettie M., Thomas J. and Katherine M. M. Mr. Welker has given considerable attention to stock opera- tions, l)uj'ing and shipping to Eastern markets, liogs, sheep and cattle, for the past fewyears ; hi> is a resident and owner of the old homestead farm consisting of 156 acres and has also about 50 acres in Pike Tp., all under a good state of cultivation. He is a young and enterprising business man and a progressive and liberal minded citizen.

THOMAS McCALL, retired; P. O. Canton; whose pirtrait appears in this history, as a representative pioneer of Sandy Tp., was born in Bridgeport, Fayette Co., Penn., March 28, 1809, and was the fourth child of a family of seven children, born to Robert and Nancy (Robertson) McCall. They were both natives of Westmoreland Co. Penn.; the former born July 7, 1776, and died in ISoS. His mother was born Feb. 9, 1781, and died in 1858. Barney McCall, the grandfather of Thomas, came from Ireland tu the colonies when young. He married Jliss Mary Newell, a native of Maryland. They lived and died in Westmoreland Co. Penn. His grandfather, William Robertson, was a native of Scotland. He came to the colonies when a boy, and subsequently married Miss Saiah Hurst, a native of Virginia. Tli(>v also lived and died residents of Fayette Co", Penn. On March 17, 1828, Thomas arrived with his parents in Stark Co. They settled in Sandy Tp. on a farm, though his father did but little or no farming; he being by trade a inill-wright, and spent his time principally at his trade. Their home was on the northeast quarter of Sect. 22, adjoining the village of Waynesburg, which at the time was composed of four families. As early as 1807-8, Robert McCall came to Ohio, and built a number of mills in Columbiana, Stark and ad joining counties. Tliomas was raised a millwright, and worked at the trade with his father until the latter's death, when he took charge of the old homestead farm, where he lived until 184G, and then moved to a farm four miles north of Waynesburg, and resided there until 1859, when he removed to Canton, by reason of his having lieen elected to the office of Auditor of Stark Co., by the Democratic party, with which he has affiliated since bacoming a legal voter. In 1861, his term of office expired, when he returned to his farm, and resided there until 1872, and then again became a resident of Canton, which is his home at present. He has also served as land Assessor for the townships of Canton, Osnaburg, Pike, Paris and Sandy. Nov. 13, 1833, he was married to Miss Sarah Brothers, of Favette Co., Pa. She died Feb. 22, 1855. B\- this marriage eight children were born to them, five of whom are living, viz : Thomas, in Boulder Co., Col.; Harriet E., now Mrs. M. Prouse, of Missouri ; Theodore, on the old homestead ; .John S. and George D., both in Woodbury Co., Iowa. June 26, 1863, he was married to Mrs. H. M. Harold, formerly Miss Harriet M. Reed. By this marriage they have one child, Miss May R.