Bethlehem Township (part 16 of 23)

DAVID B. ilENLl'NE, farmer; P. O. Bolivar, Tuscarawas Co.; is the son of an early si'ttler of Pike Tp. His father, Samuel Henlino was liorn in Somerset Co., about the year 1793, and moved with his father, Cornelius Heuline, to Pike Tp., at an early day; he married Elizabeth Flickinger, who died September 18, 1824, after bearing him five children. Pinton, the eldest, died April 35, 1842, and his only son is now running- a store at Navarre. The other four children died without issue; Samuel was married the second time to Mary Ann, daughter of Nicholas Leichley, a pioneer school-teacher of Stark Co. she was born in December :;!0, 1800, and of her six children, two died in infancy and four grew to maturity, viz.: Caroline, now Mrs. kilbourne Mills, of White Co., Ind.; Samuel, died aged 24, in 1850; Susannah, now Mrs. John Justis, of Canton Tp., and David B., subject of this sketch. Samuel took the Zoarite Community across the Sandy river in a canoe when they first arrived in this section of the State; during his life he owned a sawmill, still-house and choppiii;i-mill; was a member of the old Lutheran Church, a captain in the militia and owned over 400 acres of land. He died June ]0, 1849; his son, David B. Henline, was born August 2, 1844; was educated in Pike Tp., of which he has always been a resident; was in active military service for four months during the war in the 162d Regiment, and is farming at the present time 287 acres, belonging to himself and the Henline heirs; he has been a dealer in stock during past years and at the present time is breeding a high grade of native improved short-horn cattle; is the largest dealer in thoroughbred Chester White hogs in the township, feeding annually a car-load for the Eastern market. His sheeu are fine wool ontirelv, his father having purchased Merino sheep about forty years ago, and since then the Henlines have always had animals of this grade. Mr. Henline has held the oiBce of School Director in his district for about 10 years. He was married February 22, 1865, to Sarah, daughter of Henry Evans, of Pike Tp.; they have three children, one son and two (laughters - Mary Loretta, Samuel H. and H. C. Mr. and Mrs. Henline and their eldest daughter are members of the Disciples' Church at Sparta, of which denomination he has been an active member and Elder for many years.

VICTOR HALTER, farmer and stockdealer; P.O. Pierce; was born in Alsace, France, Feb. 22, 1837, and when two years of age, his parents removed to America, and settled in Sandy Tp., Stark Co. Victor is the son of Lawrence and Susanna (Shear) Halter, who had fourteen children. His father is now a resident of Canton. Victor was raised and educated in Sandy Tp.; farmed his father's land 195 acres, for three years, and was then married, April 27, 1857, to Miss Catharine Rotherstine, shortly afterward settlitig on the 55 acres now owned by him, which he jiurchased from Mrs. Mary Ann Layrailler. He has since bought another- tract, containing 40 acres, from his brother-in-law, Andrew Rotherstine, and now owns 95 acres. He is more espeoiall}' engaged in stock-raising than at farming, having many head of choice animals, amoKig which are several short-horns. Victor is the father of six children - Catharine, Henry, George, Valentine, Mary, and Emeline. The family are connected with the Catholic Chui ch of Canton. When interrogated in regard to his political views, Mr. Halter exclaimed - " Say I am a Democrat of the Hard Shell kind; put it down that way, for it is a fact."

DANIEL KEEIIN, farmer; P. 0. Canton; was born in Bethlehem Tp., Stark Co., Jan. 5, 1829. His grandfather, George Keehn, removed from Berks Co., Pa., nearly seventy years ago, and purchased 320 acres in Bethlehem Tp., where he lived over twenty years. He was the father of eight children, who reached maturity, two sons and six daughters; the sons, John and Jonathan Keehn, were residents of Bethlehem Tp. many years. John, the father of Daniel, was drafted during the war of 1812. He married Elizabeth Traul; thev had five sons and three daughters - Daniel, of Pike Tp.; John, of Bethlehem Tp.; Levi, of Kosciusko Co., Ind.; Jonathan and George, of Noble Co., Ind., the latter being Ci'unty Tri-asurer; Mary, now Mrs. Zebulon Clover, of Kosciusko Co.; Sojihia died aged 1!); Catharine married Jolin Win^ert, and died in Lagrange Co., Ind. John Keehn died in 1852, and his wife in 1848. Their son Daniel, the suiiject of this sketch, continued with his parents until about 20 j'ears of age, then served an apprenticesliip at the carpenter's trade for over two years, tlien worked as a journeynnin for several years, and in March, 185U, removed from Stark to Noble Co., Ind., where he followed his trade until about January, 1803, when he was apjiointcd Deputy U. S. Marshal, for the 13th Congressional District of Indiana, and served until the close of the Ribellion, during which period his duties consisted mostly in recruiting. When he first removed to Noble Co., that section of the State was infested by a gang of thieves, organized to plunder the iniiabitants; a Vigilance Committee was form d by the citizens, and Mr. Keehn appointed ( 'aptain. He relates many interesting incidints in regard to the work of this committee, in crushing out the spirit of lawlessness in tliat neighborhood, lie was married Sept. 21, 1851, to Miss Catharine Whitmer, daughter of Benjamin Whitmer, of Bethlehem Tp. They were the parents of ten children - John Wesley, George Finley, Margaret, now Mrs. Frank Coburn; Andrew .Jackson, Benjamin Franklin, and Emma, who died in infancy; William Seward and Millie, Ollie and Elbe, who also died in infaticy. His wife died May 27, 1874. Some two years afterwards, on March 23, 187G, he returned to Ohio with his family, having been a resident of Indiana just two days less than twenty years. He was married March 26, 1876, to Mrs. Anna ShrefBer, daughter of Jacob Kemerly, of Pike Tp. Mr. Keehn owns at the present time, about 90 acres of land in Stark Co. He has been a member of the Disciple's Church for many years. Politically he is a Democrat, and is one of the Township Trustees, to which office he was first elected in April, 1S80, it being reported that he is the first Democrat elected to a township office in Pike, for many years.

JOSEPH L. KEEL, farmer; P. O. Boliver, Tuscarawas Co.; youngest son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Chestnutwood) Keel; was birn in Pike Tp., Sept. 1, 1849; his father, Joseph Keel, was born Dec. 13, 1806, in Pennsylvania, and when about 13 years of age, moved with his father, Joseph, to Stark Co. He was a blacksmith by trade, and followed this occupation many years. Was married Oct. 30, 1828, to Miss Elizabeth Chcstimtwood, who was born June 2, 1805; he died Aug. 8, 1878; his wife is still living in Canton. They had t n children; four are living, six are dead, as follows: John, deceased; David, formerly of Pike but now dead; Levi died in boyhood; Aurora, now of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Sarah married Levi Stands, but now deceased; Abraham, of Pike; Reece J. died during Rebellion, of disease contracted while in the service; Elizabeth dii-d in infancy; Harriet, now Mrs. Wellington Douds, of Canton; Joseph Lilirand, the j'oungest son and subject of this sketch, was raised and educated in Pike Tp. He afterward attended Mt. Union College for one term, and when 19 years of age commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade, which occupation he followed about three years - some fifteen months at Sandyville, ai\d two years at North Industry; then ])urchased his pres, nt farm of 94 acres, uj)on which he has erected the buildings now standing. Was married Ma}' 28, 1874, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Mathias and Catharine (Richard) Umliolz, of Pike Tp. Mathias died Sept. 20, 187G, and his wife Aug. 15, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Keel are members of the Methodist Church. They have had four children; one died in infancy, three are living - Elizabeth, Charles and Allen.

MICHAEL LICIITENWALTER, farmer; P. O. Pierce. The subject of this sketch is one of the most active and energetic farmers of Pike Tp.; he was born in Canton Tp. Stark Co., D,-c. 16, 1823; his father, Michael Lichtenwalter, was born in 1777, in Lancaster Co., Pa. and in 1809, settled in Canton Tp.; he married Mary Ovster, and they were the parents of nine children - Rebecca married Benjamin Bowers, and died in Van Wert Co.; Catharine, now Mrs. Abraham Kinney, of Kosciusko Co., Ind.; John of Canton T|).; Abraham Lichten waiter, of Crawford Co., Elizabeth never marriecl; Michael, of Pike

Tp.; Clu'isriana married Samuel Shatzer, and is now deceased; Mary, now Mrs. David Stullz; Harriet, now Mrs. Doug-las Pierson ; Micliael, Sr., died Jan. 29, 1844:, and liis wife, manjyears afterward, in February, 1860. Michael, the subject of this sketch, was raised in Canton Tp., receiving a common-school education; he remained with his mother until about four years after his father's death, and in 1848 moved to the farm now owned Ijy Squire Yant, and after living- there eiaht years sold it, with the intention of going West, but gave up the idea and ))urchased his present farm; first 1G3 acres, of Peter Becher, and afterward 80 acres of Thomas Ayers; he afterward bought other small tracts, and now owns 260 acres; he was married Oct. 31, 1847, to Mary Ann Howenstine, who was born November 38, 1837. She was the daughter of Jacob Howenstine. Mr. and Mrs. Lichtenwalter are connected with the Luthern Church, being members of the Melsheimer congregration; they are the parents of nine children; two died in infancy, seven are living, as follows - John Calvin, of Pike; Mary Catharine, now Mrs. F. M. Young, of Pike; Hilary, now Mrs. Peter Yant, of Pike; William, Daniel, Emory, Maggie and Viola. Mr. Lichtenwalter is a Republican, and at the present time one of the Directors of the Pike Tp. Insurance Company.

WASHINGTON McKlNNEY, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Pierce; was born Doc. -3, 1847, in Pike Tp., where he was raisetl and educated, continuing on his father's farm until he became of age, when, after working for different parties for some months, he entered the store of F. M. Shaffer, at Sparta, and when his employer was stricken with the small-pox nursed him until he died. Washington was then employed by the administrator of Shaffer's estate to close out the stock of goods on hand, and the next spring, in connection with Samuel Cable, opened a store under the firm name of Cable & McKinney. In October, 1874, the latter sold his interest in the establishment, and the next spring moved to his farm west of Sparta, where he remained with his family until they removed to their present residence in the village. In 1874 Mr. McKinney was chosen Treasurer of Pike Tp., serving in this position for seven years. He is a director at the present time of the

Pike Township Insurance Company, which he was greatly instrumental in organizing. For some ten years he purchased wool at Sparta each spring, and in later years has paid considerable attention to bu^'ing and sellinc"- stock. He was married March 9, 1875, to Miss Mary Rager, who was raised by .lohn Carnes, formerly of Pike Tp., ami they have three children - Chloe Camilla, Mervin Monroe and Blanche Grace. Martin McKinney, g-randfathev of Washington, was born in Franklin Co., Penn., just previous to the Revolutionary AVar; during this struggle his father entered the American army and fell in battle; Martin was raised amono; strangers; he married Susan Benedit about 1804, and in the spring of 1816 they removed to Pike Tp. with their family, settling on land now owned hy William AVilliams; Martin was the father of seven children - Elizabeth, married William Teepies; Daniel, of Pike; Samuel, deceased; John, of Canton; Peter and Silas, of Pike; and Polly, now Mrs. John Williams, of Pike. Daniel, the second child, father of the subject of this sketch, was born November 4, 1808, and received but a limited education in consequence of the poor school facilities in those early days. He was married in 1835 to Miss Hester Guest, daughter of Rev. Pitney Guest, an early settler of Pike Tp.; some two years afterward Daniel was chosen Justice of the Peace and served for five terms or fifteen years. He was Constable previous to his marriage and also served as Clerk several terms. Trustee many years and Treasurer for some six terms. Daniel and wife are the parents of nine children - Mary, John, died aged 20; Isaac, died aged 8; Catharine, now Mrs. Leonard H. Stands, Lanson, of Sparta, Washington, Altha, Elizabeth, now Mrs. Wesley Miller and Nancy Ann.

SAMUEL MILLER, proprietor portable saw-mill; P. 0. North Industry; was born in Stark Co., near Alliance, Dec. 25, 1834; the son of Rev. Michael A. Miller, who has been a minister of tlie German Reformed Church for forty years, during which time he has faithfully labored in the Master's cause. Samuel was married July 4, 1858, to Martha, daughter of John and Magdalena (Buchtel) Grove, who were the parents of four children; Joseph, died in 1871, aged 30; John J., of Pike; Samuel, of Bethlehem Tp.; and Martha, wife of the subject of this sketch. After their marriage Mr. an i Mrs. Miller lived in Portage Co. for one year; then moved to Canton where they resided two or three years, Samuel being employed in the Aultinan shops; they then removed to Uniontown, Stark Co., where Mr. Miller was engaged in the foundry, remaining there nine years; then settled in Pike Tp., and after two years occupied their present home where they have lived for nine years. For the past two years Mr. Miller has been engaged running a portable saw-mill. He is the father of four children - Louis, Emma, Ida C, and Maggie E. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are nienibers of the United Brethren Church; residing with them at the present time is their mother, Magdalena (Buehtel) Grove, wliose father, Peter Buchtel, was a soldier during the war of 1812, and died at Sandusky City; she is an aunt of the noted John R. Buchtel, of Akron, founder of Buchtel college; is at the present time over 80 jrears of age, and has been a resident of Stark Co. seventy years.

SIMON RICE, farmer; P. O. Pierce, was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., about the year 1827; son of John and Rebecca (Wible) Rice. Simon was raised in the " Key-stone State," receiving a common school education. He remained with his father until he attained his sixteenth year; then worked for other jieojik", several seasons. He removed to Kosciusko Co., Ind., remaining there several years; grubbing, mauling rails, clearing up land, and at other hard work. On the 20th of .March, 1850, he left Warsaw, Indiana, with several com))anioiis for California; two died of the cholera during the journey, and Mr. Rice was sick for a short time, but reached his distinatiun Sept. 0, 18.50, having walked 2,000 miles during this time, the entire distance except 25 miles. After remaining one year iu the gold regions, he returned home by the Nicaragua route, and was for some months in Carroll Co., wh-re he purcliased I'.'O acres of land. In March, 1853, he left again for California, via, the Panama route, returning to the States in June, 1854. During these two trips he sufl"<'red severe privations, and met with many adventures. Ho relates now many interesting incidents of which he had a personal knowledge. He saved $2,400 of the funds obtained in California, and by industry and good management of his resources he has secured a competency, owning at the present time -308 acres in Pike Tp., 150 in Tuscarawas Co., and 225 in Carroll Co.; total 74-3 acres. Mr. Rice was married Nov. 18, 1854, to Miss Sarah A., daughter of .John Truxal, of Westmoreland Co.,. Pa.; they removed to Carroll Co. in 1855, remaining there until tlie spring of 1874, when he settled in Pike Tp. He was for many years an ext(!nsive stock dealer in Carroll Co., but at the present time has discontinued operations to a great extent. He is the father of si.\ children - Silas, now of Tuscarawas Co.; John T., now in the hardware business at Mineral Point; Lewis H., of Pike Tp; Lilly, James A. and Emma who reside at home with their parents. His two daughters are connected with the Methodist Church of Sparta. Mr. Rice states that politically he is an "Old Hickory" Democrat. He served for several terms as Trustee while a resident of Carroll Co.

DAVID RILEY, farmer; P.O. Pierce; was born Feb. 8, 1845, in Bedford Co., Pa.; son of James and Rachel (Speaker) Riley. They removed to Ohio in 1858, remaining in Madison Co. one year, then settled in Tuscarawas Co., continuing there until the fall of 1803, when they removed to Carroll Co. In the year 18C8 they located in Osnaburg Tp., Stark Co. James was then a farmer, but in his early days followed shoemaking for twenty-one years. While a resident of Osnaburg Tp., he was engaged in the coal business, and at the present time is running a provision store at New Franklin. His children are all residents of Stark Co., except one, who is located in Missouri. Daviil, the subject of this sketch, received a common-school education. He assisted his father on the farm for many years, and was afterwards engaged in the coal business in Osnaburg Tp., leasing a mine belonging to Daniel Saucer, and mined, with six diggers, an average of 500 bushels per week the entire year. He settled in Pike Tp., in 1871, on his present farm, and was married Nov. 26, 1SG8, to Mary E., daughter of Thomas and Margaret (McKee) Newhouse. She was born Feb. 24, 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Riley are members of the M. E. Church of Sparta. They have two sons, James T. and Hiram; their only daughter, Mary M., died aged 3. David was a member of the O. N. G. during the Rebellion, and was in active service for four months in 18G4. He was elected Trustee of Pike Tp. in the spring of 1S80, and re-elected in 1881; has served on the Township Board of Education five or six years, and has been a Director for many terms. As a man he has been successful in whatever he undertook.

HENRY STANDS, farmci; P. 0. ISTorth Industry; was horn Sept. 24, 1811, in Franklin Co., Pa.; son of Peter and Eve (Albert) Stands, who were natives of the same county. Peter was an invalid for many years previous to his death, being troubled with dropsy; consequently he was not able to work, and as he was very poor, his family suffered many hardships, being in want frecjuently of the necesr saries of life. Henry was raised on cornbread and buckwheat, and got only about three loaves of white bread during the whole of his stay in Franklin Co., for if the young Stands ciiildren got plain white bread occasionally, they considered themselves happy children. When quite young, Henry was hired out to different parties, by his mother, receiving at first only $1.50 per month, which meager stipend was always collected by his mother and used to buy food for the younger children; when he grew older he earned more wages for the family, and finally learned the weaver's trade. The Stands children were ambitious, and when they grew up, desiring to better their financial condition, Henry ren)oved the family to Stark Co., in 1839, where Peter was supported by his son John, until ho died, several years after coming to Ohio. His wife died some two years afterwards, having had five children - John, now of Pike; Leonard, of Canton Tp.; Henry, of Pike; Susannah, now Mrs. George Finkenbinder, of Huntington Co., Ind., and Barbara, now Mrs. John Shartzer, of North Industry. After Henry removed to Stark Co., he wove coverlids for three years in a shop, some three miles east of Canton, which formerly belonged to John Feichner; then followed butchering for six months, and alter taking out cooper lumber for about half a year, he opened a cooper shop, which he ran for two years, hauling barrels to Massillon; then moved to Pike, and commenced farming on land which he rented from different parties, until he purchased his present farm of 170 acres, most of which he bought from Joseph Medill. For twenty-five years Mr. Stands was actively engaged buying horses, cattle, and trading in stioek generally, at which business he was very successful. He was married in 18.34, to Lydia, daughter of Michael Holm, who bore him fourteen children, four of whom died young, and ten grew to maturity as follows - Leonard H., of Pike; Caroline, died aged 37; Isaiah, of Wabash Co., Ind.; Samuel, of Pike; Katy Ann, died aged 33; Mary, now Mrs. George Hoverland, of Pike; Margaret, at home; Saiah, now Mrs. Jacob Yutz}', of Pike; John, of Sumner Co., Kan.; Amanda, now Mrs. Milliard Young, of Pike. Mr. Stands has served as School Director for seventeen years in his district, and has been chosen Township Trustee twice; he has been a member of the United Brethren Church for thirty years, and has held many offices of honor and trust in the community.

JOHN SIFFERT, farmer; P.O.Canton; was born at the farm upon which he now resides, June 7, 1817; son of Philip and Esther (Jarvis) Siffert. Philip was a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and Esther was born in New Jersey; they were married in the east, and came to Ohio in 1806. For a short time they lived in a tent near what is now Canton, but afterwards removed to Pike Tp., and entered the land now owned by their son John. He afterwards purchased 160 acres in Wayne, 160 acres in Hancock, and 160 acres in Wood Cos. When Philip first settled in Pike, the country was very wild, the woods were full of bears and deer, and they were frequently visited by the Indians, but had plenty to eat, drink, and wear; it was necessary however, to visit Steubenville and other markets still farther off, in order to purchase their supplies. Philip and his wife were members of the United Brethren Church, and at an early day, their home was the center of the religious efforts of this denomination in the neighborhood; quarterly meetings being frequently held here; also several camp meetings were conducted in the woods upon the Siffert farm, which was in that early day, a place where the banner of the Lord was ever unfurled to the breeze. Philip died May 16, 185.3, aged 75 years, 11 months and 6 days; his wife dying some ten j-ears previous. They were the parents of eleven children - Margaret married Jacob Simons, and removed to Putuam Co., but returned and died in Stark; Elizabeth died in childhood; Rosannub married John Keel and died in Putnam Co.; Joseph died in Bethlehem Tp., whore he resided; Eliza married David Wolf, and died while a resident of Coshocton Co.; John, subject of this sketch; Nancy married Jacol> Ruthraurrh and died early in life; Philij> was drowned, in infancy; Hester also married David Wolf, and died in Coshocton Co.; William, now a resident of Whith'y Co., Ind.; and Samuel died at 18 years of age. John Siffert, the subject of this sketch, was raised and educated in Pike Tp., an I has been a fanner all his life. When HO y< ars of age he was licensed to preach the gospel, and was received liy the Muskingum Annual Conference of the Unit<'d Brethren Church, as a minister; he traveled for two years on Crooked Run Circuit, in Tuscarawas Co., and then for one j'ear on Nimishillcn Circuit in Stark Co. At the present time he is connected with Otterbein Chapel of Pike Tp., but for many years has not been an active minister of the Church. He was married in November, 1849, to Amanda, daughter of Richard Hughs, and was by her, the father of five chihlren - Mary Ellen married William Teaby, and died Feb. 4, ]8S1, leaving two children - Charles Ellsworth, and Walter W.; Melancthon P., a sciiool teacher; Angeline, Ida, Olive, and .John E. at home with their parents. His first wife died A))ril 12, 1^^0.5, and he was married a second time, to Miss Anna, daughter of Christopher Bender, of North Industry. She is the mother of three children - Delia Belle, Thurman C, and Cora Alice.

JOHN' S.MITH, farmer; P. O. Pierce; born in Chester Co. Pa., Dec. 17, 1818; son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Watson) Smith, who removed to Pike Tp. in the spring of 1829, settling on 30 acres of land now owned by Leonard Shroyer; after remaining some twenty years, Jacob removed to Washington Tp., where he died in May, 1875; he was the father of five children, one died aged 18, four are living as follows - I/awrence B. and John of Pike Tp.; Elizabeth, now Mrs. George Hudson, of Nebraska; Waircn G., of Alliance. When the Smith family first moved to Pike Tp., the facilities for acquiring an education were very poor, but the subject of this sketch wishing a more thorough knowledge of the different branches of science than could be obtained near home, walked to Canton each morning carrying his dinner and returning in the evening; thus he accpiired an education which has been transmitted to very many of his descendants; he early learned the trade of a shoemaker, which occupation he followed many years. About the year 1849 he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and served one term, after six years was re-elected, and served for two terms; he has also been Clerk and Ass(>ssor for several terms, and is Township Treas>n-er at the present time. He was married May 12, 1839, to Miss Martha, daughter of Peter Hockensmith. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, are members of the Methodist Church of Bolivar; they are the parents of eleven living children, as follows - Jacob, of Pike; Margaret, now Mrs. Jeremiah Culler, of Canton Tp.; Mary Jane, at home; Charity, now Mrs. James Walz, of Pike; William H., of Dakota Territory; Caroline, now Mrs. .John Ijash, of Bolivar; Wesley, of Si)arta; Benjamin, Elmer, James and OUie. Jacob Smith, the eldest son was born in Pike Tp., April 5, 1840, where he was raised and educated, afterward teaching school for three terms; he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed until 1870, since which year he has been engaged as a carpenter and contractor, putting up houses and barns. August 7, 18C2, he enlisted for three years in the 107th Ohio, and served until June 20, 1805, when the Rebellion having been subiluod, he was discharged. During this period he served for one year with the army of the Potomac; the balance of the time in South Carolina and Florida. He was married Sept. 19, 1807, to Miss Elizabeth Ann Shell, who was raised by William Groves, Sr. He is the father of five children - Flora Ellen, Jennie Lillian, Margaret Pearl, Bertha Mabel and Ethel Agnes. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are connected with the M. E. Church, of Bolivar. Wesley Smith, son of Jacob, was born Feb. 11, 1853; elected Justice of the Peace in the fall of 1879; Married April 11, 1880, to Miss Sadie, daughter of Phillip and Sojihia (Klsass) Smith.

ISAAC SICKAFOOSE, farmer; P.O. North Industry; was born in Sandy Tp., Sept. 30, 1835. Ilis father, George Sickafoose, a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., removed to Stark

Co. in 1813, and settled in Sandy Tp. on 160 acres of land, which he purchased iVoni the government. He was a soldier during the war of 1813; was a member of the Lutheran Church, and died in July, 1840. His wife, formerly Miss Margaret Wagner, died in December, 1857. She was the mother of ten children - Tena, now Mrs. George Howenstine, of Pike Tp.; Samuel, of Whitley Co., Ind.; George, died .Taiiu ry, 1876, near Freeport, 111.; Michael, of Whitley Co., Ind.; Mary Ann, married Barton BIythe, and died in Sept., 1875; .lohn, of Sandy Tp.; Andrew, of Whitley Co., Ind.; Benjamin, of Sandy Tp.; Isaac, of Pike Tp., and Margaret, now Mrs. James Robinson, of Sandy Tp. Isaac Sickafoose, subject of this sketch, was raised and educated in Sandy Tp., and when his father died, he, in connection with his brother Benjamin, purchased the homestead, which they farmed until some seven years ago, when he sold his interest and rented a farm in Sandy Tp. for one year, then purchased his present land in Pike Tp., from the heirs of Ciiarles Laiblin. During the Rebellion he was a member of the O. N. G., and was in active service for four months in the 16"-id Regiment under Col. Ball. He was married Nov. 15, 1864, to Mary Ann, daughter of David Read, one of the pioneer settlers of Sandy Tp. They have three children - David Reuben, George Emory and Curtis Read. His farm of 91 acres in Pike Tp., is underlaid with a vein of coal, which is in some places three, and in others four feet in thickness.

JEREMIAH STEINER, farmer and stockman; P. 0. Pierce; was born Jan. 39, 1835, in Westmoreland Co., Pa. His parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Thomas) Steiner, were natives of the same county where Jacob followed his trade as a hatter for over thirty years at Adamsville. In 1853 he moved to Stark Co. with his family, purchasing the farm now owned by his son Jeremiah and Benj. Whitmer. Jacob served as Treasurer of Pike Tp. many terms; was a member of the Lutheran Church; his wife was a Presbvterian. He died Jan. 1, 1863; she in April, "lS79. They wore the parents of eleven children; thi-ee died in infancy, eight grew to maturity, as follows - George G., of Pil«e; Jacob, of Des Moines, la.; Jeremiah, of Pike; Barnett T. was Captain of the 107th RegMnent O. V. I., during the Rebellion, was wounded at Gettysburg, and died shortly afterwards from the injuries; William, now of Sandoval, 111.; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Aaron Skelton, of Pike; Jane M., now Mrs. George Hines, of Pike; Charlotte S., now Mrs. Benj. Whitmcr, of Pike. Jeremiah was raised in Adamsburg, and received a common school education; removed with his parents to Pike Tp., remaining on the farm until aliout 21 years of age. He then embarked in business as a drover; was employed first as an assistant by other parties, but soon commenced purchasing stock and driving them east on his own account, and since then he has been engaged in this business with considerable success. Formerly cattle were driven from Stark Co. through Pennsylvania to the eastern market, and it required four weeks to make the trip. Mr. Steiner has made many trips over the Allegheny Mountains driving cattle. The last time was in 1863, when the animals were nearly captured by the Rebels. He purchased the farm of 120 acres, upon wliich he now resides, in 1862; and also owns 105 acres purchased from his father's heirs. His present residence was built during the summer of 1881. He was in the 100 days' service during the war; was married in February, 1801, to Miss Nancy, daughter of .lames Carnes, and they have six children - Barnett, Emma, Edward, William, Hattieand James.

MAHLON SLUTS, farmer, P. O. North Industry; was born in Tuscarawas Co., July 17, 1812, son of Sanniel and Sarah (Hague) Slutz. Samuel was born in Frederick Co., Md., March 6, 1783. He was the son of John Sluts, whose father came from Germany, and settled in Baltimore. John was the father of eighteen children, fifteen growing to maturity and raising families. Ho was a wheelwright by trade, served in the Revolutionary War, and settled with his family near Steubenville in 1806. His son Samuel was married Oct. 26, 1810, to Sarah Hague, who was born July 15, 1788. She was raised a Quaker, and by him the mother of four children, viz: - Mahlon, of Pike; Susan, married Benjamin L. Critchet and now deceased; Mahala died aged three; William also deceased; Samuel settled in Tuscarawas County with h;s wife in 1811, and died there Nov. 27, 1821. His widow was married in 18R4, to Peter Houseman,

They had four children. She died May 17, 1857, at Dunkirk, Ohio. Mahlon Sluts, the subject of this sketch lived iti Tuscarawas Co., until he was 13 years of afje; his father being dead, he lived with his Uncle James, then a resident of Sugar Creek Tp., continuing with this kinsman until March 23, 1834, when he married Rebecca Wallburn. After living a few months in Holmes County, they bought 130 acres in Sugar Creek, upon which tract they lived over three j'ears; then moved to Carroll County, remaining there ten years, on two different farms. September 14, 1848, the family settled in Pike Tp., purchasing 75 acres at first, to which was added other tracts until Mr. Sluts owned 323 acres. He transferred some of this to his son, and now owns 212 acres. Mr. Sluts and wife have been members of the Methodist Church for over 23 years. Previous to this they were connected with the United Brethren denomination. He has been Class Leader, Trustee and Steward in the congregation, and represented the Society at conference, and was School Director for fourteen years. He was the father of seven children; two died before they reached maturity, five are living, as follows - Samuel, of Pike; Sarah Ann, now Mrs. Wm. M. Howenstine, of Huntington Co., Ind.; George J., of Pike; Rebecca Jane, at lK)nie with her parents; William L., graduated at Mt. Union, and during the past eight years has been a minister of the M. E. Church, and loi'ated at Colorado Springs.

LEONARD H. STANDS, teacher; P. O. Pierce; Clerk of Pike Tp. since April, 1871; born May 3, 1835; the son of Henry and Lydia (Holm) Stands. I^eonard is a native of Pike Tp., and received during his youth a good common school education, after which he attended Mt. Union College! lor three years; he visited Missouri during tiie fall of 1860 and taught school there the winter previous to the war; returning to Ohio in 1 SOI, he was married Dec. 29, of that year to Kate McKinney, daughter of Daniel and Hestrr (Guest) Mc- Kinney; they have three children - Cora Alice, Emmet Grant and Charles Monroe. In the spring of 1807 he purchased his present homo of 12} acri's which he has occupied since October, 1867. He is a miniber of the M. E. Church at Spirta, and his wife and daughter Alice are connected with the same congregation. During the war Mr. Stands was a member of the Ohio National Guards, and he was in active service for four months in 1S64, holding the rank of Second Licjutenanl. He was first chosen Ckrk of Pike Tp. in 1871, and the best |>roof that he faitiifully executes the duties of the office is the fact that he has been re-elected to the same position each spring since then, and is now serving his eleventh term. Mr. Stands is by occupation a school teacher, which calling he has followed for twenty-five years in Pike Tp. and Tuscarawas Co.

ALFRED WILLIAMS, farmer and stockdealer; P. O. Pierce; is a grandson of Bartholoiniiw Williams, one of the early settlers of Stark Co. This pioneer married Miss Elizabeth Farber, a native of New Jersey; they emigrated to Jefferson Co. in 1804, about the same time the Faibers did; Mrs. Williams being the daughter of Philip Farber. After a few years, Williams removed to Pike Tp., purchasing from the government the quarter section now owned and occujiied by Simon Rice; he afterwards entered in his son's name the land now owned by Alfred Williams. John Williams, son of Bartholomew, was born Oct. 22, 1800, in Jefferson Co., and when quite small, his parents removed to Pike Tp. By two wives, he was the father of ten children; he was married Aug. 13, 1837, to Miss Sarah Jane Alexander, who was born May 10, 1818, and was the mother of four children - Nancy, now Mrs. John Newhouse; Elizabeth, naw Mrs. J. J. Burnheimer; and William B.,all three of Pike Tp.; the fourth child died when quite small; their mother died May 21, 1844, and Mr. Williims was married a second time, to Mrs. BtMijamin Brothers, formerly Miss Mary McKinney, born Dec. 20, 1813, and by Mr. Williams, she was the mother of six children - Alfred, subject of this sketch; Susan B. died aged 15; Sarah Jane, now Mrs. Joseph Briggle; John Emory, died in childhood; Mary Etta, now Mrs. A. W. Dyrc, of Muskingum Co.; Martha died in childhood. Joim Williams was a xnember of the M. E. Church, of Sparta. He died of small-pox, June 7, 1871. A short time previous to his death, he was shot by a man named Tceples, without any just provocation ; the wound, which ordinarily wouKl not have been fatal, was the indirect cause of his death, as he was taken with small- pox before the bullet wound could heal, and the murderous assault thus had a fatal termination. His son Alfred was born Feb. 26, 1846, and was raised and educated in Pike Tp., where he has always resided. At the present time he owns 183 acres of land, and is engaged farming and raising stock, principally sheep. He was married May 12, 1870, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Nathan and Christina (Welker) Thomas, and they have two children - Ada May, and Walter Clyde.

WILLIAM WILLIAMS, farmrrand stockdealer; P. O. Pierce; was born October 17, 1842, in Pike Tp.; son of John and Sarah Jane (Ale.xander) Williams and a grandson of Bartholomew and Elizabeth (Farber) Williams; a more extended reference of these old settlers will be found in the sketch of Alfred Williams. The subject of this biographical sketch is one of the most active and successful business men of Pike Tp. ; he was raised and educated in Pike, and remained with his father until the great Rebellion was inaugurated; in November, 1861, when he enlisted in the 76th Ohio and served until early in 1863, when he was discharged, Init afterwards as a member of the O. N. G. he re-entered the service and received a commission as First Lieutenant of Company F, 102d Regiment, but owing to the continued al)sence of the captain Mr. Williams had charge of the company during the greater portion of his term of service. In 18G5 he removed to his present farm, whieh he purchased from his father and the heirs of his father's estate, and now owns 180 acres of land. He was married January 26, 1865, to Susan Jane, a dughter of Samuel and Agnes (Evans) Cable; tJiey have four children - Loretta, Loemma, John S. and Blanch. At the present time he is engaged in farming and also buying, fattening and selling stock for the Eastern market; he has been engaged in the stock business in connection with Jeremiah Steiner for some years and with considerable success. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are members of the M. E. Church, of Sparta, of which congregation he has been Trustee and Class Leader; he is a Steward at the present time, and has also served as Superintendent of the Sabbath School.

the Peace; was born in Canton Tp., Jan. 12, 1828. His father, John Yant, also a native of the same township, was born about the year 1805, and died aged 44. His mother, formerly Miss Lj^dia Jolly, was born June 16, 1803, and is still living' at an advanced age. Daniel's parents removed with their family to Carroll Co., when he was about 5 years of age. After his father died the family returned to Canton Tp. Daniel worked on his father's farm until he attained his 16th year, and was then apprenticed to learn the blacksmith trade, and continued at that occupation for many years. After the Yante returned to Canton Tp., he worked at his trade there one year, then opened a shop at I\Iap!eton, Osnaburg Tp., continuing in business there until June, 1802, when he enlisted, serving for three years in the 115tb O. V. I. He was mustered out in July, 1865; three of his brothers also served in the army during the Rebellion. Mr. Yant returned to his forge in Mapleton, remaining there one year; then removed to Canton Tp., where he farmed for two years. He purchased the 88 acres now owned by Dr. Becher, which farm he occupied four years, during which period he was also engaged mining coal, the last year selling over 50,000 bushels. Having sold this farm, he purchased from Peter Moret 160 acres, 60 of which he afterward transferred to his son. In April, 1874, he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and re-elected to this position in 1877, and again in 1880. Previous to this he served as Trustee, and also held the same position in Osnaburg Tp. He was married Feb. 16, 1851, to Miss Sophia Kinney, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (May) Kinney, who were natives of Pennsylvania, but removed to Stark Co. at an early day. Mr. and Mrs. Yant are members of the M. E. Church. They are tJie parents of eight children, only three of whom are living - Sarah Elizabeth, died aged 7; William Preston, died aged 4; Peter K., now of Pike; Cordelia, now Mrs. Edward Bach, of Sugar Creek Tp.; Johnny, died in infancy; Martha Loemma, died aged 3; Ida May, at home with her parents; Bertha Florence, died aged 5. In addition to their three living children, Mr. and Mrs. Yant have taken a young lad, Harvey M. Craig, whom they are raising as their own child.

AMOS D. BAKER farmor; P. O. Paris. Mr. Baker was born on the 5th day of May, 1819, in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was a son of Jacob and Nancy (Mowl) Baker, his mother havinjf emigiatcd from Germany in her infancy. ^^r. Baker embarked in matrimony on the JJd day of September, A. D. 1840; the cloice of his affections being Letitia Murray. He, in company with his better half, came to Ohio on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1842, locating in Paris Tp., on a farm of 50 acres, which he then purchased. He has now augmented his accumulations to the amount of 170 acres. He was the father of two children - Isaac D. and Sarah M. Botii are married and have forsaken the parental roof. Mr. Baker's political propensities have always been Democratic. He has been Trustee and Delegate several times, and discharged the duties of Justice of the Peace during two terms. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JACOB BURGER, farmer; P.O. Minerva. Amotig the oldest settlers and descendants of pioneer blood may be mentioned .lacob Burger, born Dec. 31st, 1807; son of Daniel and Mary (Keller) Burger. His grandfather was Jacob Hursxer, a native of Switzerland, a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In fall of 1817, he started for Ohio with his parents, locating in Stark Co., Paris Tp. the following May, leasing of David Wyley, a farm in Section 36. Mr. Burger attended common (very common) school, and remained with his father until 1841, when Jacob took the homestead, and united himself in marriage to Miss Anna Morrow, of Paris Tp., Dec. 15, 1842. Mr. Burger had the following family of children - Jacob, carpenter at Minerva; Hiram, junior partner of Jacob in carpentering; Rachel, now Mrs. [laynam; Harriet, now Mrs. Holms; Hannah, Mrs. Henry Crowl, farmer. Mr. 13. is a Lutheran and a Democrat.

JOHN CARSON, farmer and sheep-raiser; P. O. Minerva, was born in Ireland, County Tyrone, July 15, 1819; son of Samuel and Marj' Carson. The family sailed to the United

States in 1834, and located in Rose Tp., Carroll Co. Mr. Carson received his early education in Ireland, and finished a common school education in western Pennsylvania; when he began in Washington Co. to farm, continuing at same for fourteen years. In June, 1S.">2, he removed to Carroll Co. Ohio. In 1856, he located in Stark Co., Paris Tp., Section 36, where he purchased the present farm of 160 acres, to which he added 25 acres in 1878. Mr. Carson began his sheep-breeding and wool-growing at the opening of the Rebellion. His flock are of a high grade, the original blood being from the ^yells & Dickeson herd. Mr. Carson has a flock of 160, culled and selected from many years of breeding; having purchased blooded animals of choice pedigrees from time to time, to cross with his ewes. Mr. Carson was married in the spring of 1853, to Miss Mary A. Bell, of Washington Co., Pa. In politics Mr. Carson is not radical, but other things being equal, he sustains the Democratic ticket in national issues; served as Trustee for the township a period of ninteen years. Himself and his wife are niemljers of the Presb}'- terian Church at Minerva, he holding the possition of Elder in that church for inanv years. LEWIS CONRAD, farmer; P. O"^. Paris; was born in Paris Tp., Feb. 15, 1829; a son of Peter and Maria (Loutzenheiser) Conrad. Peter was a native of Alsace, France, now Germany, and born in 1793. Henry Loutzenheiser, his father-in-law, was among the early settlers of Stark Co., and laid out the village of Louisville. Mr. Conrad labored upon the farm, and attended the log school-houses of his day, during his minority. After arriving at his majority he farmed the homestead for seven years, when he purchased his present farm of 120 acres, which he has improved by tiling the low-land, and enriching the uplands, making it in many respects a model. May 4, 1854, Mr. Conrad was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Stuckey, of Washington Tp., of which union there were ten children, eight living - .Miriam, Mrs. Robert Shearer, of I'aris Tp.; Addie, at home; Alice, deceased; Eliza, at home; Marion, at home; Carrie, deceased; Howard, Nettie, Amanda, Alvin, minors, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad are members of the Reformed Church, at Paris, he being an Elder in the same for six years. In politics he was formerly a Whia;, but of later davs a Democrat.

J. F. DOUGHERTY, dentist; Minerva; was born Auj^-. 10, 1858, in Lake Tp., Stark Co. His paternal lineage is in the line of Dr. J. E. Doiighrety, one of the leading physicians in the county ; his mother, Angeline (Gorgas) Dougherty. Frank attended high sohooi at Greentown ; afterward, took a course at Inland Seminary, Summit Co. In 1879 he entered the dental office of Craig & Dougherty, Canton, O., where he apprenticed, and prosecuted his course for two years. In 1881 he formed a partnership with I. A. Burson, constituting the only dental firm in the rising town of Minerva. In 1881 he entered the University of Michigan, to complete the more advanced studies of dentistry. Whether he returns to continue his profession at Minerva or chooses a larger field of labor, his intelligence and skill have already won him a place in the profession, and presage a successful career, wherever he casts hislot. Mr. Dougherty inherits Republicanism, and continues strong in that political faith, casting his first vote for James A. Garfield. He is a member of the Methodist church, and a worki-i in the Sunday School.

G. J. GESZNER, farmer; P. O. K'n.rtsville; was born Nov. 3, 18.37, in Cinrlniiati, O.; a son of George L. and Catharine (Weirman) Geszner, natives of Prussia; sailed for the United States in 1818; and his father continued his trade as baker in Philadelphia. In 1836 they removed to Cincinnati; his parents returned to Philadelphia, and after a short residence removed to Stark Co. in 1847, and purchased 142 acres. George L. Geszner died in 18()5, leaving the estate to the subject of this sketch and Elizabeth wife of Valentine Mong. Thf farm being willed to George, he has improved it with a fine residence where he enjoys the felicities of single life. In politics Mr. Geszner votes the Democratic ticket. Ho is a member of the Lutheran Church at Robertsville and a strong supporter of the same financially.

Franklin. Among the influential and old families of Paris Tp. may be mentioned John Haynam, the eldest of three brothers, all residing in central Paris, and well provided with real estate. John was born in Columbiana Co., Dec. 18, 1814; son of Thomas and Barbara (Rule) Haynam. His grandfather was Thomas, a native of England. The subject of this sketch was but four weeks old when he moved to Stark Co. with his parents, making him the oldest resident of the first raising in Paris Tp. Mr. Haynam is one of the few men who were content to abide their time in the dense forests, to clearing and improving until he had procured himself a fine home, and reared a family. His early education was received in the pioneer school room. Among his first teachers he recalls with pleasure, William Alexander, William Keath, Bazillian Etzler and Herriot Parker. April 13, 1837, he was married to Catharine Neidigh, of Paris Tp. His father having moved to the present homestead of George Haynam, when .lohn was 14 years of age, he returned, when married, to the original homestead, and purchased 80 acres of his father. In 1858, he added to this, 25 acres. In 1865 he increased his farm again by 50 acres more. In 1858 he added another 20 acres. Mr. Haynam was blest with twelve children, nine boys, and three girls; four boys are dead - George was slain in the Franklin battle, Tenn.; Thomas died at home; Manuel died in Canto)i. Of the ones living, Samuel is a farmer in Paiis Tp.; William, farmer in Oregon; David, farmer in Paris Tp.; Joseph, carpenter in Osnaburg; James F. at liome; Hannah E., wife of John Geiselman, Columbiana Co.; Mar}' A., veife of Lycurgus Martin, Alliance; Barbara R., wife of Elmer Hasler. In politics Mr. Haynam was formerly a Democrat, but since the Rebellion, has voted with the Republicans.

SAMUEL HAINES, farmer; P. O. Minerva; was born in Frederick Co., Md., Nov. 25, 1808; son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Flickenger) Haines. At the age of 13 he removed to Columbiana Co., Ohio, where he continued his common school education and fitted himself for teaching; beginning first in Paris Tp. in 1829; he afterward returned to Maryland where he taught for two winters; laboring in the summer vacations at $7 per month on a farm; after which he returned to

Ohio, and continued teaching in Stark and Cohinibiana Cos. for three winters, in all aliout twenty-five months. In 1835 he purcliased his present homestead, then a dense forest of heavy timber. Mr. Haines added to his first farm . of 30 acres G3 acres more in 1S71, and purchased in the village of Minerva three houses and five lots besi<les propertj' at IJayard. Mr. Haines united liis fortunes in 1830 with those of Catharine Crowl; of this union tliere is one child - Uriah H., a farmer of Paris Tp. Mrs. Haines died in October, 1800. Mr. Haines was re-married July 25, 1878, to Miss Amanda Mortland, of Virginia. In politics he was formerly a Democrat, but subsequently changed to the Republican faith during the first Lincoln campaign, an active supporter of which he has ever since been. He had held several minor offices; Assessor, Trustee, etc. Mrs. Haines is a member of the Presbyterian Chiirch at Minerva, while Mr. Haines is a non-professor of religion. Mr. Haines' scholarly attainments have given him much estate administration and other legal business to transact for the neighborhood and township.

HIRAM HOSTETTER, farmer ; P. O. Minerva. Hiram Hostetter, farmer and stockman, is a son of David Hostetter, a native of Baltimore city, Md., one of the jjioneer settliTS of Stark Co. His grandfather, Uirick Il'istetter, was a native of Switzerland. David Hostetter entered land in Sec. 25, Stark Co., in 1808. At the breaking out of the war of 1812, he entered as 2d Lieutenant of O. V. I., under Capt. Roller, participating in the battle of Maiden and the surrender of Hull at Detroit. At the time Mr. David Hostetter moved upon the present homestead of his son, the township was a dense forest, infested with all the native animals of the State. Hiram was born Sept. 19, 1825, remained on the farm until his 20th year, when he entered the Wooster Academy. Mr. Hostetter completed his education by " swinging the ferule" for a few terms in district school. In 1854 he taught a school at Racine, Wis. In the following year he taught a precinct school in Chicago, 111. In 1857 he returned to Ohio, and began the study of law at Ashlatul. \\ ith tills fine foundation in erudition and iiis knowledge of men, he chose the pleasant occupation of husbandry, and returned to the homestead, which he has since enlarged and improved. Mr. Hostetter has never ceased the prosecution of his studies, to which the retirement of rural life is so favorable. His reading and research has been wide and liberal, and given him a high rank in the community for his accomplishments in the sciences and history. In politics he was formerly a Democrat, but, during tiie Fremont campaign, he changed to the Republican faith, of which he has ever since been a staunch supporter in brain and purse. Mr. Hostetter w;is 2d Lieutenant in the 102d O. V. I. In religion he is a supporter and member of the Christian Church. He was married Jan. 1, 18G0, to Miss Elizabeth P. Walker, of Paris Tp. A family of four children living is the fruit of this union - Carl. M., in his 20th year; Almira, Atta Carrie, and Victor Grant ; all at home. Two children are deceased, having died by accident : Ethel, drowning ; and Arete, falling from a tree, receiving a fatal shock.

W. W. HOOPES, druggist, Minerva, O.; successor to Hoopes & Son, was born Nov. 1, 1851, in Carroll Co., O.; son of Marshall and Mary (Moore) Hoopes. In the spring of 1852 his parents moved to Minerva, and young Hoopes spent his boyhood days in the village schools of Minerva. Having completed the common schools, and entered Mt. Union for two terms, and afterward a short course at Alliance College, paying special attention to pharmacy, fitting himself for the drug business, at which he returned to engage in partnership with his father. The firm of Hoopes & Son dissolved in March, 1880, when the subject of this sketch became sole proprietor, doing a business of §8,000 annually in drugs and notions. Mr. Hoopes was married Feb. G, 1873, to Miss Virginia Perdue, born Aug. 28, 1854. This union has been blest with two children - Mollie C, 7 years, and Bertha J., 5 years. Mr. and Mrs. Ho'>pes are members of the Disciples' Church, and their education and refinement place them in the best social circles of Minerva. In politics Mr. Hoopes is a Republican.

JOHN F. JEROME Lawyer; Minerva; was born May 23, 1848, in Carroll Co., and is a son of James and Isabella (Elliott) Jerome. His mothi^r is a descendant of the Indian Missionary Elliott, of early American co!oniza_ tion fame. Like a jjreat number o*" 3ur sue cessful professional men, young Jerome was raised on a farm. In 1864 the family moved to Minerva, and John F. manifested his patriotism by enlisting in the service under Capt. Davis. At close of the war he entered the Mt. Union College, and, having prosecuted his course for a year, returned, and took a special course as a private student under Prof. Elliott of Minerva. In 18G9 he began his law course under Benjamin F. Potts, the present Territorial Governor of Montana. In May, 1871, he was admitted to the bar, since wliich date he has been the only lawyer in Paris Tp. In 1870 he was elected by the State Senate as Assistant Scrgeant-at-Arms. Mr. Jerome has been a loyal Republican from his youth, beginning in 1809 to stump the county for that cause. In 1874 he was admitted to the U. S. Dist. Court, having an extended practice in bankruptcy causes in this iind adjoining counties. The party have complimented Mr. Jerome by sending him as their representative to various committees and State conventions. In the fall cam{)aign of 1880, he lield the position of Chairman of the Garfield Club and Central Committee. Mr. Jerome's social and accommodating disposition have won for him more than a local reputation in this line. He was united in matrimony in 187"3, to Miss Amy D. Perdue. The union is blest with two children - Grace, 6 years, and Mary L., 1 year.

E. MESSMORE, green-house and insurance; Minerva; was born in Columbiana Co., Feb. 13, 1820. His parents were George and Margaret Messmore, natives of Pennsylvania. He spent the years of his minority upon the farm, where he was taught the lessons of industry and management that have characterized his subsequent career. His first position where he became of age, was that of clerk, at New Chambersburg, a position that he occupied for five years. In 18.50, he established a store of his own in East Rochester; the following year he removed to West Liberty, Iowa, and continued in merchandising for six years, when ho removed to Minerva, Ohio, where he engaged in insurance, with the Surety Life Insurance Co., holding the general agency for four States, during a period of fifteen years. In connection with the former, he was also agent for the Mutual and Equitable. In 1880, he was appointed general manager of agencies for the Stoubenville Mutual Protection Association. In 1870, he opened up the greenhouse business; at first a private affair, to cultivate the many choice varitics of plants he had collected. The demand at home and the neighboring- cities having increased until he has enlarged two houses, 11 x 70 feet, and one 20 x 70 feet. He has three plantations of strawberry beds, making in all, six acres of this fruit. His selection and collection of green-house plants is both rare and various. His most Eastern market at present being at Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Messmore was united in the sacred l)onds of matrimony, in 1851, to Miss Angie Montgomery. There is a family of two children - C. F., telegraph operator and Station Agent at the C. & C. R. R. The daughter is Mrs. Laura C. Calerdine of Cincinnati, O. Mr. Messmore is Republican in politics, but keeps aloof from office seeking. Mr. and Mrs. Messmore are members of the Christain Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and a Royal Arch Mason, at Hanover, O.

WILLIAM L. MYERS, farmer; P.O. New Franklin; was born in Plarrison Co. Oct. 3, 1821; son of John and Fannie (Lowmiller) Myers, pioneers of Harrison Co., where Wi 1- iara was inured to the hardships of farm life, attending district schools in the winter season. In 1844 he moved to Paris Tp., to the present homestead of David Unkefer, a farm of 40 acres, purchasing for $600, the same piece selling in 1877 for $3,200. In 1850 he moved to his present home, having purchased 128 acres, which he has improved both in buildings and cultivation. In 1800 he added 40 acres to the east. In connection with his farming, he keeps a selected drove of brood-ovres, a herd ranging from 100 to 125, of Merino blood. Mr. Myers was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Myers, in 1844, who bore him the following children - Alpheus, farmer of Columbiana Co.; Josiah, farmer of southeast Kansas; Jacob, carpenter, Paris Tp.; Elizabeth, Mrs. S. Shively, of Nebraska. Mrs. Myers, died July 4, 1854, and he was re-married jfune 4, 1855, to Miss Hannah Slack, of Paris Tp. Of this union there are six children - Ephraim S., farmer, of Paris; Boughman; Ona C; William and Charles at home. In religion, Mr. and Mrs. Myers

ISRAEL METZ, farmer; P. O. New Franklin; was born in Paris Tp., Jan. 24, 1824, son of Joseph an'l Rebecca (Crownbecker) Metz. The former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Maryland. Israel was engaged upon the farm until he arrived at his majority, receiving a common school education from the district schools. In 1846 he btcamo an owner of real estate, purchasing 80 acres In Paris Tp., the paternal lioraestead, and remained upon the same until 1864, when he sold, and purchased his present beautifully situated farm of 160 acres in Section 2, of Paris Tp. Mr. Metz has not only conducted farming successfully but has been a wool-grower, keeping a flock of over TOO sheep. Dee. 24, 1848, Mr. Metz and Miss Lucy Freed, were married, and of this union, there is a family of six children - Harriet, Lotta, Mrs. I. Mong; Anna M., wife of Mr. L. Davis; John S. at homo, farmer; Emma and Ettie B., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Metz are members of the Christian Church at Minerva. In politics he has been a loyal supporter of the Republican faith since the late rebellion. He has always held himself aloof from politics, and reaps the fruits of minding his own business, and is enjoying a well regulated home and farm in the N. E. part of the Township.

VALENTINE MONG, farmer; P. O. Paris; was born May 24, 1828, in Bavaria, Germany; a son of Nicholas and Catharine (Steine^ Mong, who sailed for the United States in 1835, and located in Stark Co., Paris Tp., where Valentine attended the common school, and finished his education in the Canton schools. In 1858 he began farming for himself, when he bought a farm of 110 acres, in Sec. 30, of Paris Tp. In 1867 he purchased 88 acres in Sections 9 and 10. In 1874 he added to his present homestead 30 acres' which he improved in 1877 with a fine residence and handsome farm buildings. In connection with his farming he has been a woolgrower, and keeps a well selected herd of 75 to 100 head. Mr. Mong was elected Trustee of

Stark Co. Agricultural Society in 1878. In politics Mr. Mong is a Democrat, being a strong supporter of the Union during the war. He has been honored with the office of Township Trustee for fourteen years, and elected to represent the townshi]) at various county and district conventions. Mr. Mong was married in March, 1851. to Miss Elizabeth Geszner, a native of Philadelphia; from which union has resulted the following children - George II., farmer, of Paris Tp.; John V., farmer; Maria, now Mrs. William Shetzley, of Paris; Emma, wife of Mr. Geoige Klutz, of Carrol, Ellen and Clara, minors, at home. Mr. and Jlrs. Mong are members of the Lutheran Church at Paris, O.

DAVID MYERS, farmer; P. O. Minerva; was born in P"'ranklin Co., Pa., April 16, 1830; son of John S., and Catharine (Beam) Myers, natives of Franklin Co., Pa. His parents moved to Stark Co. when David was in his 4th year, and remained upon the farm until 20 years of age, when he liegan the carpenter's trade, which ho has since so successfully followed. Mr. Myers purchased his present home in 1864, a farm of 80 acres. During his career as a carpenter iie has built and assisted in building many of the dwelling and public buildings of Paris Tp. Mr. Myers was married May 22, 1851, to Miss Caroline Eyster of Paris Tp.; her parents were William and Juliana (Hiiikle) Eyster. The latter was born in York Co., Pa., Oct. 28, 1778, having been a resident of Paris Tp. for fifty-four years. She is living with her daughter Mrs. David Myers, in good health with iier second eye-sight, and cutting her third set of teeth. Mr. Myers has a familj' of seven sons - Ephraim E., farmer, of Indiana; J'-remiah E., farmer, of Columbiana Co.; Hiram E., caqienter, of Stark Co.; Sylvanus E., machinist and money broker; Ellsworth E., John W. E., and Harvey E., all minors at home. Mr. Myers is a member of the German Baptist Church, Mrs. Myers, of the Lutheran. In politics Mr. Myers votes with the Democrat party. His trade and social qualities have made him wididy known in this and adjoining townships. Mr. Mj'crs has improved his homestead and surrounded himself with many of the comforts of life, so that his last days mav be his most enjoyable.

A. D. 1829, in Germany. He was a son of Jacob, Sr., and Elizabeth (Wingeid) Matz. The subject of this sketch was brought to America wlion he was 8 years of age. His father located in Paris Tp., and Jacob, Jr. remained with liis father until his 19th year, when he married Eliza Shidler, of Paris Tp. Mr. Matz purchased 80 acres of land in this Township, on which he spent the first seventeen j'ears of married life. He owns 360 acres of land, and the American Hotel in Paris, wliich he is now running. He was the father of eleven children, seven of whom still survive, four are married, leaving three in the family circle. Mr. Matz is a Democrat in politics, and in religion he and his companion adhere to the creed of the Reformed Church. JOHN NUMAN, dry goods merchant, Minerva ; was born Sept. 18, 1838. His lineage is preserved for four generations. His parents were John and Catharine (Fryfogle) Numan. His grandsire was Henry, of Pennsylvania ; his great-grandfather, Peter, was a native of England, a descendant of Walter Numan. Several branches of this family will be noticed in other townships of this work. The subject of this sketch was raised upon the farm until his 15th year, when he engaged himself to John F. Reynolds, of Canton, as clerk, for one year. After returning to the farm for one vear, he removed to Loudonville, O., working in a store for a short period, when he hired to a firm in Osnaliurg for about a year. In 1857 he took an irregular course at Mt. Union College ; on his return, engnged himself to Hoi wick at Osnaburg for one year. Having again returned to the farm, he was united in the holy ties of wedlock to Miss Lovina Dangler, of Osnaburg. Mr. Numan is blest with a fimily of eleven children - the eldest, C. H. Numan, being engaged in business with his father; Florence is the wife of W. M. Morehead ; the others are minors, still at home. Willie G. and an infant are deceased. In 1861 he removeil to Minerva, and acted as salesman for H. A. Foster for four years. Mr. Numan was one of the volunteers under Col. Ball, being promoted to the position of Sergeant- Major of the regiment. Returned and engaged in the livery business at Minerva for one year, after which he engaged in th > shoe business with Joseph Morehead. In 1866 he purchased the entire interest, which he retained until 1869. After selling goods for J. F. Yingling for a short time, he formed a partnership with Davis in the dry goods business. In 1871 he purchased the entire interest, which store he has conducted with success, and is doing thi' leading business in that line at present. In politics Mr. Numan is a well-informed and enthusiastic Republican, having been honored by his party as delegate to State and district conventions at various times. Of the minor positions he holds maybe mentioned: member of Si.'hool Board and Town Council, and Director and Vice President of the Minerva Union Agricultural Association. He is a member of Slasonic Lodge No. 235, and Minerva Chapter, R. A. M.

SAMUEL OYSTER, retired farmer; P. 0. Paris. On the 15th day of April, A. D., 1817, while living in Columbiana Co., O., Samuel, Sr., and Barbara (Keller) Oyster, of German nationality, were gratified by the birth of a son, whom they named Samuel. When he was 9 years of age liis parents removed to Mahoning Co. There Mr. 03'Ster lived with his father until he grew up into manhood. Then he took unto himself a wife, I the lady being Catharine Landes, of Mahon- [ ing Co. Mr. Oyster then beg^n clearing his ' father's forest, which resulted in the clearing of 50 acres of land, on which he had erected a rude log cabin. After having been sheltered by this cabin fifteen years, he sold his land and moved to Stark Co. He bought 160 acres of land in Paris Tp., on which he lived eighteen years. He then purchased property in Paris and retired from labor. Mr. 03'ster j also owns a farm of 103 acres in Tennessee. i He was the father of ten children, one of I whom is dead, six are married, and two are living at home. Eli is in Kansas, and has recently purchased some land. Mr. Oyster is a firm Repul)lican.

WILLI A RD PENNOCK, of Pennock Brothers, railroad-car manufacturers; Minerva. The village of Minerva had been in rather a dormant state for many years, until a few men of enterprise and skill took advantage of her many resources, and cheap rents, and started, in the 3'ear 1879, the business "boom " j that has given it a stir worthy of a young I city. The leaders of this new impetus were the Pennock Brothers, manufacturers of railroad cars. This firm opened up business in February, 1874, at the corner of Walnut and [ Mill streets, as manufacturers of agricultural | implements. After a successful career of i five years, they ventured their capital in establishing more extensive works, and in | 1879, they began the manufacture of freight i cars, with a capital of $15,000. The demand has grown faster than their capacity to supply, although the firm did a business of $163,000 j in the year ending April 1, 1881, which did , not supply the demand. Not only are they running their foundry to its fullest capacity, but the amount of unfilled orders warrants the erecting of new shops, that will be completed by the middle of the summer of 1881, increasing the force to twice its present strength, which is at present forty mechanics. The difference in rents and board renders it twenty per cent more profitable to laborers in comparison with neighboring cities, at the same terms per month. The firm is composed of I. N. and Williard Pennock, both born in Carroll Co. Williard was born July 21, 1853; son of Joel and Charlotte (Van Horn) Pennock. He labored upon the farm until his 16th year, when he began clerking in the village of Minerva, in the hardware business, attending in winters the village schools. In the year 1872-3 he prospected in the oil regions of Pennsylvania, and returned to Minerva and formed the above partnership with his brother. In polities he is, and has alwaj's been a Republican, casting his first ballot for Gen. U. S. Grant. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 225, Minerva.

THOMAS J. ROACH, furniture finisher; Minerva ; was born in Stark Co., Paris Tp., Aug. 18, 1837, son of Samuel and Mary (Biler) Roach. Thomas spent his boj'hood at farm labor and in attendance at the district schools until his ISth year, when he began the trade of carpentering at Canton. In 1859 he removed to Minerva, where he took a special course at school for one year. The following year was spent in completing his trade under McDowell, the leading cabinetmaker of Minerva. In 1861 he enlisted under Col. Ball and Capt. Davis, in the 162d O. N. G. After the service, he returned and engaged with O. J. Pitney. In the years 1866 - 7-8 he conducted his business at Malvern, since which time he has been engaged under Cap. Yost in furniture manufacturing. In politics he is a Republican, having cast his first vote lor Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Roach has held many mitior complimentary positions and some official. In the spring of 1880, he w'as elected Mayor of the city. He has been a member of the Town Council for 3 years. ilr. Roach was married in 1860, to Miss Lucinda Stein of Paris Tp. This union is blest with a faniil3' of four children, three living - Jason B., .lohn C. and Frank. In religion Mr. and Mrs. Roach arc members of the M. E. Ciiurch. Mr. Roach is a temperance man and a strong advocate of rigid legislation against the traffic of liquor, or any other measures to stamp it irrevocably from existence.

A. M. SPEL\L\N, hotel and livery; Minerva; was born in Portage Co., June 5, 1843. His parents were M. F. and Mary A (Reed) Spelman, natives of Connecticut. Mr. Spelman remained on the farm until his 18th 3'ear, when he entered the service under Capt. Baird as Sergeant of Company I, 104th O. V. I., participating in 211 engagements and skirmishes, among which was the Georgia Campaign as far as Atlanta, during which campaign he received a slight wound from an enemy's l.'all upon his right thigh, accomplishing its deadly mission by piercing the vitals of a comrade, standing by his side. After his return under Gen. Thomas, he shared in the sanguinary contest, at Franklin, Tenn., in which their captain was slain, and a great number of privates. They then fell back to Nashville, following the enemy to the Terniessee River, and went to Cincinnati by water, and from thence to Washington D. C. From the capital the regiment was sent to Wilmington, N. C, and Mr. Spelman being sick, joined the troops at Newbern, N. C. After the surrender of Gen. Johnston they returned to Clev(;land, and were mustered out of the service, when he returned to his Portage Co. farm, and engaged in dealing in live stock, making horse-shipping and raising a specialty. Among the steeds of local and State notoriety that he has owned, are M;iggie Smith," with a 2:35 record; " David Cro kett," in the 2:22 class; " Mambrino Clay,"' which won first money and sweep-stakes at Northern Ohio State Fairs for two successive years; " Fire Clay," with a record of 2:42; " JTambrino

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Clay, Jr.," owned by Mr. Spelinaii at present, a four-yuar-uld, in 2:02 class; entered on the Indiana and Michigan circuits for the season of 1881. Mr. Spelnian purchased the Unkefer House at Minerva in 1880. His long association with the public, and fine social qualities, together with a well regulated house, have ah'eady placed him at the head in this line of business at Minerva. He is also lessee of the Minerva Union Fair Grounds for 1880-81. Mr. and Mrs. S]jolman are members of the Congregational Church. There is a family of two children- -Dwight, in his 11th year, and Herbert, in his 5th year.

JAMES SLENTZ, wagon-maker and farmer; P. O. New Franklin; was born in Adams Co., Penn., Dec. 17, 1821; son of Jacob and Nancy (Carr) Slentz. His father was a native of Pennsylvania; his mother of the city of Baltimore, Md. Mr. Jacob Slentz moved to Richland Co., O., in 18'i3; afterward returned to Cokunliiana Co., and again, in the summer of 181U, he removed to New Franklin, Stark Co. To them were born a family of seven children. The subject of this sketch labored on the farm until his 16th year, when he learned the wagon-making trade of his father. AVlien he was 23 years of age he set up shop for himself in Columbiana Co., where he continued his trade for twelve years. In 1855 he returned to Stark, and paid attention to manufacturing grain-cradles, which he has since worked at in New Franklin, cultivating his farm at the east end of the village at the same time. Jan. 5, 1813, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Snider, of Paris Tp. Of this union there were seven children, six living - Elmer F., Colorado; Albert O., foreman of wood department of Russell shops, Canton, 0.; Orville L., at home, manufacturing grain-cradles; Parmelia, now Mrs. Ensign, of Columbiana Co.; Mrs. Ruth R. Riley, at Paris, and Mrs. Nancy K. More, of Paris Tp. In politics Mr. Slentz is a Democrat, being repeatedly elected Justice of the Peace of Paris Tp. Since 1861 Mr. Slentz has frequently represented his township in the various county and district conventions during the last few years.

ANDREW S. SUTTON, farmer and woolgrower; P. O. Minerva; was born in Jefferson Co., Ross Tp., March, 1818; sou of Wiliam and Rebecca (Shane) Sutton, natives of

New Jersey, and residents for several years of Virginia. The subject of this sketch was raised upon the farm and received his education from the district school. In his business education he had an excellent tutor; his father who has been one of the successful accumulators of wealth, in the wool-growing and cattle trade of Jefferson Co. In 1876, Andrew removed to Stark Co., and purchased 200 acres in Section 21, a tract of land well adapted by nature to his special line of business, having both bottom and upland pasturage, watered with nine perennial springs. Mr. Sutton keeps a drove of 200 to 225 sheep. Merino being his principal breed ; of other stock he usually winters hfteen to twenty head of market cattle, buying- and selling in the summer season. Mr. Sutton was married Oct. 3, 1876, to Miss Eliza A. Wallace, of Jefferson Co. They have two children - Henry, 4 years, and Mary, 2 years. In politics he was raised and remains a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton are members of the Presliyterian Church, at Minerva, he holding the position of Trustee at present. Among the younger business men of this part of Stark, Mr. Sutton holds a high rank for his liberal and upright dealings and stirring business qualities.

NICHOLAS STONEHILL, farmer; P. O. Robertsville; was born April 4, 1831, son of Solomon and Catharine (Miller) Stonehill. Solomon moved to Stark Co., in company with his father, Godfrey Stonehill, a native of Hamburg, Germany, about 1813, and located in Stark Co., OsnaburgTp.; afterward moved to northwest part of Wayne Co., and there finished his days. Solomon purchased the present homestead of Nicholas, in 1816, of McEntaffer - the interior of Sections 19 and 30. Solomon was engaged in farming and blacksmithing until his death in 1841. During the early manhood of Nicholas, he applied himself to studies, and was fitted to teach, an occupation he afterward followed for five terms. At the death of his father he and his brother John purchased the shares of the remaining four heirs, and have continued farming the same in partnership ever since, .lohn being yet single lives with his brother Niciiolas. in 1860 he added 23 acres, making a farm of 150 acres. Mr. Stonehill has been a dealer in live stock, making wool-growing at one time a specialty. In 1863 he was united in wedlock to Miss Eliza Keith. Tlie marriage has been blest with five children, two still living, Ettie and John W., both at home. In politics Mr. Stonehill is a Republican. In 1879, he was elected Justice of tlie Peace over a Democratic candidate in a Democratic precinct by 76 majority. Mr. Stonehill is a well read farmer, and few have the reputation among their neighbors for equal fair dealing, and general information on the topics of the day. He is a non-professor in religion, and liberal in his views.

DAVID B. SHERWOOD, editor, Minerva Monitor, Minerva; was bom in Wayne Co., Peiui., Oct. IJr, 1840. He remained upon the farm until his 12th year, at which time he became a " devil " in a printing office. In 1871 he removed to Illinois and continued at his profession for nine years. In the Spring of 1881 he opened an office in the stirring village of Minerva, and called into existence the Minerva Monitor, an eight column folio, with a circulation of 500 to start with. The paper so far published has been complimented by its patrons on every hand, and bids fair to have a long lease of life. Mr. Sherwood is a member of the A. U. W. Loi!gi\ and is independent in politics.

JACOB SCHMACHTENBEUGER, farmer; P. O. Minerva. The subject of this sketch, and whose portrait appears in this history as a reprcsentive of the pioneers of Paris Tp.; was born in Canton Tp., Stark Co. Aug. 3, 1819, and is the son of Adolph and Margaret (Rupert) Schmachtenbergcr. His grandfather, Adam, was one of seven brothers that figured quite prominently as soldiers in the American Army, during the Revolution. The father of Mr. S. was a native of Maryland, but moved to Ohio in 1806, and settled near Osnahurg, Stark Co. He subsequently removed to Canton Tp., where he resided for twenty-two years. His mother is still living, aged 89 years. Jacob remained a resident of Canton Tp. until 18-tn, and then went to Paris Tp., where he has since resided. In 1849, he purchased what is now the old home farm, just north of the village of -Minerva; to this he added diflFerent purchases from time to time, until he now owns a fine property of well cultivated and valuable farm land of 181 acres, with two other farms not adjoining, as well as property purchased in Minerva, in 1868. His careful marvigement, steady habits and good financiering have won the respect and confidence of the community in which he lives. As a result, many positions of public trust have been given him. He is now serving his twentj'-ninth year as Justice of the Peace; for six years he has held the office of Assessor, and is also at present President of ihe Scliool Board of Minerva Union School, and has acted as such for the last eight years. In the latter office he has shown his excellent financiering by extricating the city from a long impending debt of $7,500, and leaving the corporation free from all debt, and in possession of a fine brick Union School building. Politically he is a Democrat, and has had the honor of representing his party in various State and district conventions. Mr. Schiiiachtenberger h;is given his attention principally to agriculture and wool-growing, though he also owns a saw-mill, and has bought, sold, and handled a large quantity of lumber. He was married in 1840 to Miss Elizabeth Myers; six children have been born to them, two only of whom are living - David, a resident of Minerva, and engaged in farming, and Alvin, who still resides with his parents. Mrs. Schmachtenberger is a member of the Dunkard, and he of the Lutheran Church. Whatever his position in the communitj' as a man of honor and ability may be, it has been gained by his own careful conduct, and always adhering to the principles of right and honesty. He now has, as the result of his frugality and industry, a fine property and a pleasant home, but best of all, he has builded for himself a name and reputation, that will ever be remembered with pride by his friends and family.

DR. H. H. SHAFER, physician; Robertsville; was born in Osnaburg Tp., Stark Co., Nov. 36, 1852; son of John and Mary A. (Roos) Shafer; his father was a native of Lancaster Co., Pa. His grandfather P"'redric was a native of Germany. The Doctor's mother is still living, having her home in Sandy Tp. He attended the district schools, after which he taught a short time and entered the Canton Academy. In 1875 he entered Hiram College and prosecuted studies preparatory to his medical course, which fitted him to enter the Starling Medical College of Columbus, O., where he completed a course in allopathy. In 1876-7-8-9 he remained in the office of Drs. B. A., and J. Whiteleather, of Osnaburg. In 1880, he opened up an office and began practice at Magnolia, where in the face of strong competition, he established a lucrative practice. In the Spring of 1881 he located in Robertsville, near his old home and is the only residentphysician; he has in the short time already established confidence among his neighbors and patrons of that portion of Paris and Osnaburg Tp. Sept. 4, 1879, he was married to Miss Angia Reed, a daughter of George Reed, of Osnaburg. The union was made happy by one child, a boy - Charley S., yet an infant. Mrs. Shafer died Jan. 25, 1881.

WALTER R. WALKER, stone-mason, Minerva; born on the Battle-ground of Brandywine, Chester Co., Penn., Oct. 12, 1810; son of Jacob and Rachel (Craig) Walker, natives of Pennsylvania. His grand-father was John Walker, native of Ireland. Mr. Walker moved to Ohio in 1833. He located in Paris Tp., Sec. 24, and purchased 60 acres. At 19 years of age, Mr. Walker began the mason's trade in Pennsylvania, farming a limited amount until his trade engaged a great deal of his attention. In 1847 he purchased 53 acres. In 1851 he added 40 acres more. To illustrate the endurance and energy of the subject of this sketch, it may be recorded that he made an overland trip on foot to Philadelphia, Reading and other eastern cities, but in the later days he has enjoyed this route by rail. Mr. Walker has not only improved the neighboring farms with buildings and stonework, but has left a standing monument of his skill, by putting himself up a durable stone residence, the most capacious stone dwelling in southern Stark Co. St. Valentine's day 1838, was appropriately celebrated by the union of Mr. Walter Walker and Miss Evalina Edwards. Of this union there were six children - Anna, Mrs. Thos. Newcomer, of Stark Co. ; William, farmer and carpenter, Columbiana Co.; Hiram, farmer and saw-mill, Columbiana Co.; Lewis, running saw-mill in Columbiana Co.; Walter, farmer at home; Evalina, Mrs. John Lucas. Mrs. Evalina Walker died Sept. 23, 1871. Mr. Walker was re-married to Lydia Orr, March 13, 1873, no issue. In politics he was an " old line Whig," and a Republican since the birth of the party.

ISRAEL WARTMAN, farmer, stock shipper and raiser; P.O. Paris; was born in Vienna Tp., Trumbull County, O., January 29, 1830, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Heke) Wartman. His father, a native of Berks Co., Penn. His grandfather, Abraham Wartman, emigrated to Trumbull Co., in 1818, where the subject of this sketch spent his boyhood days, when at the age of 16 he moved with his father to Stark Co., and labored at farm work until he became of age. In 18.50 he moved upon the present homestead situated on the State Road, the main wagon thoroughfare of the State; here he purchased 150 acres which he has improved with the finest frame residence in the northern part of Paris Tp. In 1872 he added to his farm 80 acres. About 1855 Mr. Wartman began dealing in live stock, shipping, feeding and raising. He has enlarged in this department until he ranks as the leading shipper and dealer of the township, which has given him a wide acquaintance through Stark, Carroll, Columbiana and other neighboring counties. Mr. Wartman shipped for three years from Indiana and the Western part of the State, reaching in number 9,000 sheep, besides many cattle and hogs annually. In 1870 he purchased a small herd of thoroughbred. Short-horn Durhams, of H. Wartman, of Trumbull Co., which his present herd of graded and blooded stock are from. He was united in marriage June 15, 1855, to Miss Rachel Miller, of Paris Tp., which union has been blessed with five children, three yet living - Theodore, farmer, of Paris Tp., Alfred and Howard, minors, yet at home. Mr. and Mrs. Wartman are members of the Lutheran Church, at Paris, Ohio. In politics he votes the Democratic ticket.

JACOB WALKER, farmer; P. O. Minerva. Among the descendants of the old and honorable families of Stark Co. is Jacob Walker, whose father was one of the leading men of the past generation of Stark Co. His grandfather, Jacob Walker, was a native of Ireland, born June 17, 1774, and a man of powerful endurance, making a journey in 1856 to Ohio, at the advanced age of 83, visiting among his grand-children. His father, Eli C. Walker, was born Oct. 2, 1808, in Chester Co., Penn., moved to Ohio in 1840, and located in Paris Tp., where he reared a family of nine children. His mother, Elizabeth (Barbary) Walker^ was a fit holp-ineot for so earnest a husband, an I shared in the many hardships of early days. The subject of this sketch was the first of the family born in Ohio, wliich event transpired Feb. 2, 1843. His father having died Sept. 28, 186?, Jacob remained on the homestead with his mother, and farmed the place until it was sold, in 1865, when Jacob and Joseph purchased it, after which Jacob bought out his brother, making a farm of 100 acres of choice land, and Mr. Walker yet a young man. He unites general stock-raising with his farming, in that way utilizing all his own products. Sept. 29, 18G4, he was united in marriage to Miss Henrietta Miller, of Minerva, and has been blest with six children - Frederick C, 16 years; Susannah E., John Charles M., Jacob H., Alonzo Cye, Ira A.; all minors, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Walker are members of the Reformed Church. In politics he has always voted the Republican ticket, casting his first vote for A. Lincoln.

CAPT. T. D. YOST, planing mill, Minerva; was born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 10, 1839, son of Philip and Elizabeth (Blasie) Yost. The family embarked for the United States in 1846. From the tiine he was 14, to 18, he learned the trade of furniture finishing, with the firm of Lemon & Hotchley, of Pittsburgh, Pa. At the breaking out of the war, Mr. Yost enlisted under Capt. Boatty as a private. He held this rank but a short time, being promoted to the 2d Lieutenancy Feb. 8, 1862. His competency and address won him another promotion, being commissioned 1st Lieutenant March 13, 18G2, and at the close of the fail campaign he received his commission as Captain of Comjjany F. Although he passed so rapidly from the rank of private to this latter position, he was yet further honored with the appointment and commission of Captaincy of the Independent O. V. L. A., 26th Battery, holding the same command until his honorable discharge, Sept. 2, 1865. Capt. Yost was a participant in seventeen pitched battles, besides numerous skirmishes; among the more im])ortant was the Siege of Vicksburg, being in the attack the entire time, losing a lock of hair over his left ear by a rebel bullet. He was made prisoner at the surrender of Harper's Ferry in 1862. After his return he engaged in business, buying one-third interest in the firm of O. J. Pitney & Co.; remained at same for eighteen months, after which, in company with J. M. Perdue and W. F. Unkefer, he established the Pioneer Planing Mill. In 1871 tiie firm changed to Perdue & Yost. Four years later, Capt. Yost purchased the entire interest of his partner, and added the department of furniture manufacturing. It is the only planing mill in the village, the capital stock being 115,000, doing an annual business of §30,000, with orders unsupplied, which will demand an increase of one-fourth the present force of twenty-five men employed. Capt. Yost was married Jan. 16, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Perdue. This union has been blessed with a family of three children - Viola Elizabeth, David Eugene and William Frank. Mr. and Mrs. Yost are members of the Disciples' Church ; both are active laborers in Sunday School work, the Captain being Superintendent for eight years.

J. E. ANSTINE, farmer; P. O. New Berlin; was born in York Co., Pa., March 20, 1819; is the second in a family of eight children born to George and Catharine Anstine. George Anstino s.as a farmer, and during tlie war of 1S12, was engaged in teaming from Baltimore to York, Pa. Our subject's early life was spent on the farm, and he remained at home until he was 21 years of age. He then apprenticed himself to the carpenters' trade, serving two years as an apprentice. He then purchased a carding and dyeing mill, and for five years was engaged in that business. He then engaged in farming, where he remained ten years, then came to Ohio, settling in Plain Tp., on a farm of 240 acres, where he still resides. In 1843 he was united in marriage to Catharine Landis, of York Co., Pa., who bore him twelve children, eight of whom are living, viz: - Henry, Sophia, Rebecca, John, Ellen, Malinda, George and Marne. Mr. and Mrs. Anstine are members of the Lutheran Church.

JOHN BAIR, farmer; P. O. Middle Branch. Jacob Bair, the father of our subject, was born near Hagerstown, Md., where he passed his childhood, and then removed to Pennsylvania, and was there married to Miss Nancy Rhodes, who was a nat've of Bedford Co., Pa. In 1805 he came to Plain Tp., Stark Co., O., in company with an older brother, where they erected a cabin and began to clear a piece of land. After remaining there one year he was obliged to leave on account of the wild beasts. He went to Columbiana Co., where he remained two years, and then returned to Plain, and there lived up to the time of his death. He died in 186-3, aged 76 years; his widow still survives him, and has reached the ripe age of 87 years. John Bair, our subject, was born in Plain Tp., Stnrk Co., O., June 23, 1821. The early years of his life were passed in the labors of the farm, and but little interrupted by educational pursuits, the chances for obtaining an education being scanty and of an inferior nature in the region of his home. He lived at home and worked for his father until he was