Bethlehem Township (part 21 of 23)

DANIEL HOFF.MAN, .Justus. The present Railroad Agent, Postmaster and Grain Dealer of Justus is the above-mentioned gentleman, who is a native of Sugar Creek Tp., born Feb. 7, 1838, being the eldest of a family of three children. He was raised to agricultural pursuits, remaining under the parental roof until 23 years of age, when he started in business on his own account and engaged in farming. In Nov., 1861, he married Silecta Putman, who was born in this Township in 1S14, daughter of Andrew Putman. He has three children - Mary A., now the wife of P. A. MoFarren, of this Township; Ada May and WinBeld C. He was commissioned Postmaster in the fall of 18'4, and has since served in that capacity and Railroad Agent for the C. T. V. a:i' ^\'. Railroad since 1873, and been dealing in :^rain since his occupancy of the office. He is also engaged in farming, having about 100 acres. His parents were Daniel and Catharine (Cordier) Hoffnum. He was born March 5, 1810, in Germatiy, and emigrated to this township in 1829, with his father, whose name was Daniel, and who ]iurchased 80 acres of land in Sugar Creek Tp., and improved the same; but afterwards sold it to his son Daniel, and moved to Adams Co. where he died. He had four children l)orn to him - Daniel, Peter, Jacob and Eve. Daniel, the father of our s\djject, remained on the home farm until 1856, when he moved into the southwest part of Tuscarawas Tp., purchasing a farm, and yet resides there. His wife died in 1879. Three children - Daniel, Christopher and Mary A. were born them. Christopher resides in Wooster, Wayne Co. Mary A. is the wife of Oliver Brtnniger, of Wayne Co. Our subject owns and occupies the same land first si^ttled by his grandfather, who was a Democrat, and a member of the Reformed Church. His son Daniel, the subject of these lines, is a good R(>publican.

AUSTIN HAY, merchant; Beach City; was born Feb. 3, 18-15, in Somerset Co., Pa.; son of George and .Sarah (Fleck) Hay; he was born Dec. 25, 1816, in Somerset Co.. Pa., and son of Michael Haj-, Esq. They li: d eh'ven children. Sarah was a daughter of Jacob Fleck, who married Catharine Harrow, who had sixteen children. The father of our subject was engaged in the mercantile business in Somerset Co., Pa., and came to this countv in 1853, settling here and engaging as clerk for P. V. Bell, until the failure of "Mr. Bell, when he founded the Farmers' Store at this place which he conducted some time. Then associated with various parties until 1862, when he went to Philadelphia, where he was in business nine years, and finally to Austin, Minnesota, where he now runs a hotel. He had four children - Amanda, Austin, Martha, James. Sept. 7, 1861, Austin, our subject, enlisted in Co. F. 19th O. V. I., and served two years; then came home, and afterward served in Texas until Nov. 1865; was in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Stone River, Chickamauga, Atlanta Campaign, and the pursuit of Hood; also, in the battles before Nashville. Enlisted as a private and was promoted to Sergeant. Afterward lived in Philadelphia and in Indiana, and came to

Beach City in 1809. Then for some years was en<:fagod variously, and finally, in 1878, entered into business under the firm name of Fetrow & Hay, which continues, keeping a general stock. Feb. 35, 1869, he was united in marriage with Amelia Agler, born in this township at Wilmot, 1846, daughter of George and Eve (Wyandt) Agler. Mr. Hay has had two children born to him, one living - .James F., the other, dying in infancy. His wife is a member of the Lutheran Church. His parents were Lutherans, but now are Methodists. His father is Republican. Mr. Hay is a member of I. O. O. F. loilge in Ligonia, Indiana.

CAPT. WM. M. JOHNSTON, foundry and manufactory ; Wilmot ; is one of the representative business men and worthy citizens of this township. He was born October 26,1832, in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., one mile and a half north of West Lebanon, the eldest son of a family consisting of four sons and five daughters, whose names in the order of their birtlis are - Elizabeth .1., Margaret, William M., .Josiah, Silas B., Maria, Andrew, Nancy J. and Arininda. Their parents were Andrew W. and Nancy (Boyd) .Johnston. The former was born in 1804 in Pennsylvania, son of ^Villiam Johnston, of Irish ancestry. To William Johnston was born Robert, William, Andrew, John, Jane, Sarah, Eliza, Isabel, ancl Margaret. Nancy, the mother of William M., was born in Sugar Creek Tp. in 1808, daughter of William Bcjyd, a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and a soldier in the war of the Revolution. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was an old- line Whig. The father of our subject died October 25, 184G. He was a man that was esteemed by all who knew him ; he was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and a Whig in politics. At the age of 14 the care of the farm devolved upon our subject, he being the eldest son, and he oonilucted it in a creditable manner for ten years, attending school part of the time until he was 18 years of age, after which he engaged in teaching during the winter months. May 7, 1857, he was joined in wedlock to Hannah Johnson, who was born Dec. 3, 18.32, daughter of Cornelius and Nancy (Carey) Johnson. She was the youngest of a family of six children, two sons and four daughters. Her parents are yet living, and past their fourscore years. Mrs. Johnston's family are direct heirs of what is known as the "Trinity Church Estate " and other valuable property in New York City and in Holland, valued at manj- millions, which was left by Wolfert Amant Webber, a grandchild of King William IV. of Holland. This union has resulted in the birth of the following children - Nora, Oman E., Ulysses S., and Dollie M. After the marriage ofoursubject he gave up the management of the farm to his youngest brother, and moved to Mt. Eaton, Ohio, and gave his attention to teaching for s^evcral years, and during this time took a lively interest in the political issues of the day. He cast his first presidential vote for John C. Fremont in 1856, and was a nominee on the (Rejjublican) county ticket in Wayne Co. in 1860. In 1861 he engaged in the mercantile business for a short time. In March, 1862, he moved to Wilmot, this county, with a view to conducting a select school, but as the W8f progressed he entered the service in August of the same year aa Lieutenant of Compaiiy A, 104th Regiment O. V. I., which position he resigned sometime afterward, on account of impaired health. In 1863 he was unanimously elected Captain of Company A, 99th liegiment. Battalion of National Guard. The command took another form of name to Company K, 163d Regiment, O. N. G., and was stationed at M''ashington, D. C, for a short time, when Captain Johnston had command of Fort de Russe, and afterwards was moved to the front and took part in the Ojierations against Petersburg. Upon his return home he entered the office of Wyandt, Putman & Co.'s agricultural works in Wilmot, as agent and bookkeeper. Mr. D. B. Wyandt, of said firm, going to Massillon to superintend the Excelsior Works there, leaving the entire financial responsibility of the shop to the management of Mr. Johnston. In the autumn of 1865, by the death of D. B. Wyandt, Mr. Johnston took his place as a member of the firm, the firm name becoming Johnston, Putman & Co., which association continued for several years, after which, there being some change, the firm name was changed to Putman, Johnston & Co., which continued until 1879, when another change occurred, the firm changing to W. M. Johnston & Co., Mr. J. W- Putman retiring. Mr. Johnston has always been a staunch Republican, yet not a partizan. He was nomqV iiiated by the Republicans, by a large majority, as one of their candidates for Representative in 1873, but, the ticket beinir defeated, he was, of course, not elected ; since which time he has declined all invitations to political honors, and refused to have his name used in that direction. For over sixteen years he lias held the office of Notary Pul)iic, is a member and elder of the Presbyterian Churcli, and in ail matters in which the interests of the township and county could be subserved, he has always done his |)art.

CHRISTIAN KA.MPF, farmer; P. O. Beach City ; was born Oct. 14, 1814, in Canton Berne, Switzerland ; son of Ulrich Kampf and Magdalena Bi^aler, to whom were born eig-ht children - John, Christian, Ulrich, Susanna, Annie, Jacob, Majjdalena and Daniel. Our subject emigrated with his parents to this State, locating at Mt. Eaton, Wayne Co., in the fall of 1834, and engaged in farming with his father, who afterward removed lo Tuscarawas Co., where he died about the year 1872. He was an upright man, a good i^itizen, and a member of the Reformed Cimrch. Christian lived with his father until his marriage, which event occurred in February, 1837, to Elizabeth Koontz, who was born in Switzerland in April, 1818, and emigrated to this country with her grand-parents when she was ipiite young, and located witli them in Wayne Co., this State. In the spring of 1844 Mr. Kiimpf located in this township, ])urchasing at first 180 acres of land ; but has since located on land adjoining his first purchase, having now 210 acres in all. Of thirteen children born him seven are living, viz. - Christian, who resides in this township, engag^'d in farming ; Celista, wife of William G. Resh, of this township ; Anna, wife of Robert C. Taylor, who also is a resident of Sugar Creek; Philip, Alexander, Peter and Elmer E. are at home. The sons are farmers, good horsemen, ai\d good judges of that useful animal. .Mr. Kiimpf was raised iu the Reformed Church, and is a Democrat.

CHRISTIAN KAYLER, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born Sept. 21, 1821, in Pennsylvania.; eldest of a family of thirteen children born to Samuel and Christina (Knee) Kayler. The former was born in Hagerstowu, Md., son of Frederick and Christina (Log) Kayler, who were nativesj of Germany, and were early settlers in Hagerstown. They raised a family of eleven children, whose names were - Samuel, Frederick, John, Conrad, Martin, Daniel, Nancy, Susan, Judah, Elizabeth and Polly. The Knee family are of German descent. Samuel Kayler was a saddler by trade. He emigrated west to Ohio when Christian was about 10 years of age, and located in Sugar Crciek Tp., on the farm now owned by D. M. Kayler, which land was unimproved. He settled upon this place and remained on the same as long as hi! lived. His death occurred March 8, 1873. His wife died many years previous. They raised a family of thirteen children, viz. - Christian, Daniel M., John", Frederick, Henry, Samuel, George, Jacob, Polly, Susan, Nancy, Christina, Rebecca; George, who was shot by the guerillas when in the United States service as a soldier; Polly and Susan, deceased; Henry resides in Decatur, 111.; Christian, Daniel and John are residents of Sugar Creek Tp.; Samuel and Jacob are in Huron Co., this State; Rebecca resides in Wood Co., Ohio, wife of Ephraim Gross; Christina, wife of John Meek, of Whitley Co., Ind.; Nancy is wife of Isaac Brnssman, of Indiana; Susan married Godfrey Shetlcr, located in Indiana, and has since died; Polly is the wife of Jacob Hoak;*she died in Crawford Co. Samuel Kayler was for many years a member of the Reformed Presbyterians, as well as his wife, and was a Democrat. Christian remained on the homestead until he began business for himself; was first married at the age of 32, to Lena Howe, a native of Pennsj-lvania. She died some years afterwards, leaving three children - Zachariah, Sarah A., and Elizabeth. Sarah resides in Wooster, wife of Robert Slater; Elizabeth, now west, and married; Zachariah on the homestead. He was married second time to Margaret McWhinney, who was born on the homestead in this township, daughter of John and Nancy (Wolfe) McWhinney. By his present wife he has six children - Mary F. wife of Clark McClintock, of this township; John D., at homo; Chester, George W., Esther and Jesse. He has 79 acres, and is a Republican. All the Kayler family of the young stock are of the Republican faith.

carawas Co., eldest of a familj- of nine children, born to Michael and Elizabeth (Aultman) Kaiiage. He, born in 1800, in Westmoreland Co., Pa., son of Christian; [she, daughter of John Aultman, who married a Pershing. The Aultmans were among the first settlers of Tuscarawas Co.; Christain came justprior to the war of 1812, and was a farmer. Michael, his son, came to this township about 1833, settled liere, and died in 1S6G; his wife died in 1875, and was a member of the United Brethern Church. The names of the family born them are - Isaac, on the homestead; Catharine, wife of Daniel King, this township; Mary, Mrs. John Miller, DeKalb Co., Ind.; Samuel, same place; Solomon, in Christian Co., His.; Elizabeth, Mrs. Jacob Degraves, DeKalb Co., Ind.; Lydia, Mrs. Samuel Hoover, of Indiana; Enos, graduate Mt. Union College; after graduation, left and has never been heard of since 1867; Martha, Mrs. William Meese, in this township Aug. 8, 1848, our subject was married to Susan Wilhelm, born in this county March 4, 1826, daughter of David and Sarah (Ball) Wilhelm. They had five children - Susan, Nancy, David, Lucinda and Sarah. Our subject has three children - Sarah, Mrs. Alfred King, Tuscarawas Co.; Mary A., Mrs. George Rex, of Canton ; Albert, at home. Mr. Kanage moved to Indiana in 1853, where he lived nearly fifteen years ; was Township Trustee. He has IGO acres of excellent land ; is a Republican, and a member of the United Brethren Church for thirty-five years, and Trustee of the same. In 1867 Mr. Kanage returned to this township, and has been here since. A son, James Weslej', died in May, 1876, aged 37 years. He was a teacher by occupation, having taught from his 18th year.

MICHAEL KING, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 27, 1805, as was also his father, David, in 1781. His paternal grandfather, Michael was a native of York Co., Pa., and by his marriage with Susan Passmore, had ten children - Enos, John, George, William, Philip, David, Polly, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Phoebe. David King married Sophia, daughter of Casper Ginder, a )iative of Germany. Of the children of this union there grew up John, George, Jacob, Catharine, Barbara, Elizabeth, Sophia, and Peggy. John was a soldier in the war of the

Revolution. In the spring of 1832 a twohorse wagon brought West the King family consisting of the father, mother and seven children - George, Michael, Elias, Jacob, Enos, Elizabeth and Aaron. They located in Sugar Creek Tp., near Wilmot, on leased land, and there the father, an old-time Whig, died in 1863, the mother having passed away fourteen years before. Both were members of the Disciples' Church. Michael assisted his father on the farm till, at the age of 21 years, he struck out for himself. He worked one ye^r at tanning, then again at farming. Jan. 38, 1838, he married Susanna Deardortf, born in Tnscarawas Co., in 1807. Her parents were Isaac and Eva E. (Zeigler) Deardorff, natives of York Co., Pa., and early settlers in Tuscarawas. After marriage, Mr. King remained six years in Sugar Creek Tp., then sold out and moved to Tuscaarwas Co., where he lived forty-eight years. His wife died July 13, 1880, "the mother of fifteen children, of whom twelve grew up, - of these Hiram was drowned while serving in the 19th O. V. I.; Irenseous died of wounds received before Richmond when a member of the 136th O. V. I.; Eva is wife of Isaac Masters, Ashland Co., Ohio; Sophia, of Wm. Penix, Tuscarawas Co.; Helen, of Morris Shisler, insurance'agent, Tuscarawas Co.; I^eah, of Wm. Kaldenbauch, Franklin Tp., Tuscarawas Co.; Rebecca is Mrs. Jesse Ward, of Clinton Co. Mo.; David is proprietor of the Iron Valley Hotel, at Canal Dover; Sarah livesat the same place; and of three remaining boys-^Wilson, Edward and Alfred, the latter is on the old homestead, 357 acres, in Franklin Tp., Tuscarawas Co. In May, 1881, Mr. King took as his second wife, Mary, widow of John W. Elliott, who died without issue. She was born Sept. 39, 1818, in Kent Co., England; her parents Matthew and Esther (f^leet), Judd, coming to America in 1830, and locating in Sugar Creek Tp. Since his marriage to Mrs. Elliott, Mr. King has moved to her farm, 84 acres. Mr. King has been a memb»r of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty-six years, and his present wife has a standing of thirty-six years in the same body. He has been trustee, steward, class-leader, and superintendent of the Sunday School. He is a Republican.

JOHN r.ONGEXECKER, banker and farmer; P. O. Wilinot; was born in Paint Tp.. Holmes Co., Feb. 1], 1830. His parents were Peter and Elizabeth (Shank) Longenecker, to whom wore born the numerous family of fourteen children, all of whom grew to be men and women. Peter Longnecker was born in 1802, in Fayette Co., Pa., son of Peter, who married Elizal)eth Xafl'/inger, and bj- her had nine children - Magdalena, David, Levi, Susan, Elizab(>th, Peter, Joseph, Catharine and .John. Elizabeth Shank was one of the following family - Martha, Nancy, Elizabeth, Mary, Adam, Henry and David. The ancestors of the Shanks and I^ongeneckers, were natives of Switzerland. Of the brothers and sisters of our subject the following are living - David, now of Elkhart Co., Ind.; Susan, wife of J. Sliffe, in Tuscarawas Co.; Hannah, wife of Jacob Shutt, of Crawford Co.; John, in Wilmot; William H., Railroad Agent in Columbus; Joseph, in St. Joe Co., Ind.; Alpheus and .lacob in Holmes Co. in this State. The Longenecker family came to Ohio about the year 1836, locating in Holmes Co. Peter Longenecker died in September, 186(3. He was a farmer, and lived respected and esteemed by his fellows. Religiously, he was formerly a Mennonite, but later he joined the Presbyterian Church, and died in that faith. His wile yet survives him, residing on the homestead. The subject of these lines was raised upon the home-farm where he lived until August, 1862, when he doimed the "blue," and joined the 102d Regiment O. V. L, Co. "A," and served until the close of the war, when he returned home and resumed teaching, having taught four t«rms before entering the service. Sept. 28, 1865, he marriinl Sevella Freed, who was born in 1R42 in Holmes Co., daughter of Abram and Martha Soidler Freed. In the spring of 1866, he located in this township, purcha-sing 104 acres of land. Since the establishment of the Farmers' Bank at this place he has been Cashier of the same, and carries on his farm at the same time. He and wife are meml)ers of the Metlujdist Episcopal Church. He has one child, Minnie C, and is a sound Republican.

J. F. LENZ, woolen manufacturer; Wilmot; is the fouinler and sole proprietor of the Wilmot Woolen Mill. He was born June 6, 1830, in the Kingdom of Wirtemberg, Germany, eldest child born to Frederick and Christina (Schleh) Lenz. Frederick Lonz was born in ISOO, and became a woolen manufacturer, which business he followed in the ol<l coimtry. He emigrated to the United States in 183-1, locating first in Lehigh Co., Pa.; afterwards moved to Chester Co., and to Columbiana Co., this State, in 1836. During this time he worked at his trade in the different localities where he resided. In 1837 he moved with his familv to Holmes Co., where he remained until 1858, at which time he located in Wayne Co., three miles west of Mount Eaton, where he ran a factory on his own account. In 1860 he located in Wilmot, Stark Co., where he lived and engaged in his business until 1879, when he returned to Wayne Co., near Buena Vista, and is now Postmaster there. The subject of these lines remained with his parents until he was 18 years of age; he then went to learn the carpenter's trade, which business he followed from 1850 to 1860, when he permanently located iu Wilmot, and built the factory he now operates, his father being engaged in business with him from 1860 to 1871, when he retired. Our .subject has since conducted the business on his own account, having learned the business thoroughly in all its details, when young, with his father; manufactures all the varieties of staple woolen goods. He has a large family of children, whom he has instructed in the business, and who remain with him and assist him in the factory. In Feb., 1852, he married Sarah Longenecker, who was born in .March, 1833, in Fayette Co., Pa., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Showalter) Longenecker. The former was born in Fayette Co., the latter in Rockingham Co., Pa. Mr. Lenz has eleven children living - Joseph, Louisa, Julius, Elizabeth, Isaac, Martha, Grant, Susan, Clementina, Calvin and Frederick. Charles died, aged 5 years. Mr. Lenz is a member of the Methodist Ej)iscopal Church, and a Republican.

WILLIAM McFARREN, farmer; P. O. Navarre; was born in this township Oct. 21, 1825, son of Samuel and Mary (Smith) Mc- Farren. Samuel McFarren was born in 1795 iu Franklin Co., Pa.;-son of Jacob, a native of Scotland, who emigrated to Franklin Co., Pa., where he raised a family consisting of the following children viz - John, Jacob,

Adam, Matthew, William, George and Peter; the daughters were Mary, Catharine and Elizabeth. Mary Smith's father's name was Joiin, to whom the following offspring were born: - John, Jacob, Henry, George, Mary, and Susan. Samuel McFarren emigrated to the northwest corner of Sugar Creek Tp. in the spring of 1833, locating on KiO acres of land that had been entered by his father-in-law, John Smith. Here he remained until his death, March 23, 1874. His wife preceded him four years. To them were born eight children, viz. - Jacob, William, Samuel, John, Rebecca, Mary, Elizabeth and Melinda; of the number six are living; Rebecca and Mary deceased; all residents of this township, except Elizabeth, who resides in Tuscarawas Tp. William remained at home with his father until past his majority. March, 18.53, he married Sarah Doty, who was a native of this township. Her parents were Israel and Mary (Barnett) Doty, who were natives of New Jersey, and emigrated to this township when the country was comparatively new. To them were born the following - Lot, Zebulon, John, Israel, Andrew, Rachel, Catharine, Maria, Martha, Jane and Sarah. In 1859 Mr. Mc- Farren located on his present farm, consisting or 121 acres, which is adorned with excellent farm buildings. He has three children - Samington W., Francis M. and Clara J. Mr. McFarren is a member of the Reformed Church, and is a Democrat.

JOHN M, WHINNEY, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born June 13,1835, on the N. W. i Sec. 23, in this Township. Third child and eldest son of John R. and Nancy (Wolf) JlcWhinney; he, born Nov. 12, 1786, in County Down, Ireland; she, July 4, 1804, near Chambersburg. Pa., daughter of John Wolf. The father of our subject emigrated to America in 1811, going first to New York, where he remained some time, and then coming to Ohio prior to the building of the Ohio Canal, upon which he was engaged as contractor, and as overseer upon the same from Fort Washington to Akron. In 1827 he located in Sugar (Jreek Tp., where he purchased 160 acres of land, upon which there were no improvements, and upon which farm he remained until his death, April 17, 1863, his wife surviving him until Feb. 11, 1878. To them were born five children - Mary J., Mrs. John Welty, of Pike

Tp.; Margaret, Mrs. Christian Kayler, this Tp. ; .lohn, on the homestead; Jacob, dead, March 17, 1864; and an infant unnamed. The father, as well as his parents, were Presbyterians. John, our subject, was raised on the farm where he was born, and when of age his father gave him an interest in the same. In Sept., 1861, he enlisted in Co. F. 19th O. V. I., and served until April, 1865, having veteraned in 1864. For two years he had charge of the wagon-train, and was Forage Master; afterward marched with his regiment down to Atlanta, where he was disabled, and served in the hospital until discharged. Upon his return he resumed fanning, and has so continued. Oct. 9, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Hall, born March 29, 1835, in this Township, daughter of Samuel and Susan (Swigart) Hall; he, born in Steubenville, Columbiana Co., Ohio; she, in Lancaster Co., Pa. Mr. Hall settled in this township in 1827, and his wife died in 1879. They had eight children, seven of whom are living, all in this township, except one. Mr. McWhinney, our subject, has six children - Carrie tC., Sterling ,T., Cullen H., Columbia V., Minnie H., and Jesse N. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and a Trustee thereof. Since Vallandigham's time he has been a Republican - was a Democrat formerly.

JOHN NETZLY, farmer; P.O. Navarre; born Sept. 4, 1813, in Lancaster Co., Pa.; is the eldest of a family of four. His parents were John and Susan (Mellinger) Netzly, both natives of Lancaster Co. The Netzlys are of Swiss descent, and two brothers Netzly served in the Revolutionary War. The father of our subject, dying when his son was a mere lad, and his mother marrying a second time, the boy was raised among strangers. In September, 1835, he came to Sugar Creek Tp., Ohio, partly on foot, and on April 38 of the following year he married Mary Hege, born May 8, 1816, in Franklin Co., Pa., daughter of Henry and Sarah (Zent) Hege, who came to Ohio several years previous. Mr. Netzly located on 64 acres, bought in the fall of 1835 for $1,300. Since that time he has been a constant resident of the township, and has now 104 acres of land well situated. He has six children - Jacob, Hannah A., Samuel, George W., Jeremiah, and Mary. A son, John, was killed by a boilei explosion,

ANDREW PUTM.\N, farmer ; P.O.Justus ; was born January oO, 1816, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of John and Charlotte (King:) Putnian. He came West with his parents when he was two years of age, locating in the woods, and remained with them until his marriage, being brought up as pioneer children were, and taught the use of the ax, and how to clear land. September 28, 1837, he was married to Judith Shlater, who was born June 23, 1820, in Somerset Co., Pa., she being the youngest of a family' of fifteen children, all of whom lived to maturity and raised families except two. Her parents were natives of Fayette Co., Pa., but removed to Tuscarawas Co. Her father's name was Samuel. The names of the chihlrcn born him were - Job, Polly, Barbara and Katharine (twins), Henry, Samuel, Absalom, F^lizabeth, Nancy, Jacob, Jane, Sarah, Judith, William, and Peter - but three of them now living. Her parents were of Presb3'terian faith, her father being a Whig. After the marriage of Mr. Putnian he located on Sec. 15, where he lived until 18G2, since which time he has been located at Justus Station, and engaged in farming. Of five children b )rn, but three are living - Haman, Winfield C, and Selocta. Haman resides in the township and is engaged in farming ; Win - field is a practicing pli3'sician at Justus ; Selecta is the wife of Daniel Hoffman, of this township. Clarris was the eldest of the family; she died at the ago of 27, and was the wife of William McClintock. Mr. Putnian is a member of the United Brethren, having been identified with that Church for many years, and having serve. 1 in all the official stations of the same : as class-leader, steward, trustee, etc., and is one of the pillars of the church.

J. C. F. PUTMAN, merchant, Wilmot; is one of the rising young merchants and enterjirising business men of this county. He was born in this township in 1800; the only son born to T. C. and Elizabeth (Grilfitii) Putman. He was raised upon the farm, and received the advantages afforded by the common district school, besides spending some time at Mt. Eaton, and two years at the Massillon High School. After leaving school he became an employe in the " Bee Hive Store," conducted by Allman, Gross & Wetler, as cashier and book-keeper, and afterwards, as the firm changed, for Allman & Wetler, remaining in their employ five years. He went to Akron in 1879, where he was employed for one year as salesman in a dry goods establishment. In April, 1881, ho engaged in business at Wilmot, in the dry goods and grocery trade, keeping a general stock, including boots and shoes, iiaving for a partner Charles C. Wyandt, under the firm name of Putman & Wyandt, both young men of excellent habits, and good business qualifications.

HIRAM PUTM.AN, miller; Wilmot; is the second son of Gabriel Putman, one of the pioneers of this township, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 179.5, and emigrated to the State and to this place in 1817, and purchased land. He returned to his native State two years after ; married Susan Weinier, and returned to his wilderness home with his young wife, and began the life of agonuine pioneer. After several years, his wife died, leaving him five children, four of whom are yet living. He married Rebecca White two years later, and she died three years afterward, leaving no issue. In 1871 he married Sarah Ilite. Mr. Putman, although past the time allotted to man, is j'et hale and hearty. He was the founder of the Agricultural Works of Wm. M. .Johnston & Co., and has always been a public spirited man, always giving substantial aid to worthy local enterprises. By attention to his business and sagacious management of his own affairs, and the exercise of industry and rigid economy, he has secured to himself an ample competence for the support and comfort of his declining years. The subject of this notice was born in this town, on the homestead farm, Sept. 20, 1831, and was raised to farming pursuits. In 1860 he engaged in the milling business, buying out the interests of Welty & Frease in the New Hope Mill, they being the original proprietors. Since his marriage he has been located on the property which is situate about one mile northwest ^of the town of Wilmot. Since that time, he has been continually engaged in the milling business. In 1865 he purchased an interest in the " Eiiteri)rise Mill," which was owned by Hobbs, Harrow & Co., he purchasing the interests of Harrow and Brindle. Two years later he purchased Hobbs' interest, having then the entire control. He ran the mill on his own account until July, 1880, when he took in as partner his brother, Joseph W., which firm has since been known as Putman Bros. They are doing an excellent bvisine.-s, and are well patronized. Oct. 14, 1850, he married Mary Hobbs, who was born Feb. .5, 1836, .in Fianklin Co., Pa., daughter of Emanuel and Mary (Henningcr) Hobbs, who came to Ohio in the fall of 1848, locating in Wilmot. Pie lias but one child - Ada Florence, wife of Garret Elliott, of this township. In connection with his mill projierty, he owns 86 acres of land.

JOSEPH PUTMAN, retired farmer; is one of the wealthy farmers of Suo-ar Creek Tp. He was born March 6, 1808, °in Somerset Co., Pa., the youngest child born to Peter and Mary (Snyder) Putman, both natives of Washington Co., Md., a:id to whom were born eleven childien - John, Peter, Jacob, Henry, David, George, Andrew, Joseph, Elizabeth, Catharine, and one died in infancy. Joseph was bereft of a father's care when a balie, and at the age of 5 was left an orphan. He was then cared for by his brother Peter, with whom he lived five years, afterwards living seven years with his brother-in-law, William Shunt. He then began working by the month at extremely low wages. He had no school advantages, and thus thrown upon his own resources, he early in life was taught the intrinsic worth of a dollar, and to exercise rigid economy and practice industry. In October, 18"^9, he married Elizabeth Putman, who was born in 1809, in Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Lerhart) Putman, natives of Maryland. After Mr. Putman was married, he purchased land and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1833 he emigrated to Sugar Creek Tp., and purchased 365 acres of land, for which he paid $2,100; a small cabin and a few acres partially cleared, being all the improvements made. He remained on this farm forty-three years, and in the spring of 1876 removed to Wilmot, where he has since resided, having acquired a handsome competence as a reward for his many years of patient toil and industry. Of eight children born to him four are living - William; Se villa, wife of Henry Kreiling; Catharine, wife of Frederick Nowman; Mary, now residing in Columbiana Co.; Harriet, married Ben. Bumgardiner,and by him had three children, and died in 1863. Mr. Putman, wife, and several of the family are members of the Evangelical Church. William .1. now resides on the homestead farm, upon which he was raised. Ho taught sehool several terms, and May 23d, 1871, married Miss Caroline Olmstead, who was born Dec. 30, 1849, in Tiisoarawas Co., Ohio, daughter of D. and Elizabeth (Ricksicker) Olmstead, natives of Switzerland, who emigrated to the State in 1833, and had a familj' of eight children. William J. has five children - Elizabeth L., Worthy E., Mary V., P. O. and Ira P. With the exception of a short residence in Xavarre, when he was engaged in the mercantile business, he has been a constant resident of the township. He has about 100 acres of land.

ROBERT PHERSON, farmer ; P. O. Justus ; was born on the farm upon which he lives, Nov. 19, 1837, the fourtii child of eight, born to Theophilus and Eliza (Tate) Pherson. Thcophilus was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1800, son of Robert and .lane (McWhinney) Pherson. Robert's parents were Robert and Elizabeth (McClure) Pherson, to whom were born Nancy Jane, William, Robert, and Betsey, who died young. Jane McWhinney was a native of Ireland, daughter of James and Margaret (Bailey) McWhinney. James was a son of Robert. The children of James and Margaret McWhinney were - .lames, Francis, Robert, William, John, Jane, Nancy, and Margaret. Theophilus Pherson, the father of our subject, was in his minority when his father arrived in this county. He worked on the Ohio canal some time, where he earned the money to purchase his land, consisting of 160 acres unimproved, upon which he settled, remaining thereon as long as he lived. He died in February, 1848. Of eight children born them, seven are living - .lane, wife of Rev. Thomas, in Defiance, Ohio ; Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Trubey, Esq., of this township ; John resides in Dickinson Co., Kansas ; Robert, our subject, Almina, unmarried ; William, in the West ; Albert, a physician in Henry Co., this State ; Ann, now deceased, was the wife of Mr. Gillet. Robert was young when his father died; he was raised among strangers. On Feb. 33, 1859, he married LyeWa Hall, who was born in August,

1837, in this township, daughter of Samuel Hall, one of the early pioneers of the county. They have five chililren- Ursula M., Susan S., Mary V., Clarence C, and Gertrude L. He has about 160 acres of land in this township, and 100 in Lagrangt> Co. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and is a Republican.

J. W. PUT.MAN, miller; Wiimot; born Oct. 16, 18-28, in this township; the eldest of two sons of Gabriel and Susan (^Yeimer) Putman. Was raised on tlie farm till he was 17 years of age, when he was apprenticed to Wyandt & Putman, founders, at Wiimot. After serving three years, he; worked about six years for the same firm as journeyman, and in 1856 purcliased a fourth interest in the business, with wiiirh lie continued connected till 1879, when he and his hrotlier Hiram associated in the milling business at M'ilmot as Putman & Bro. They also have a custom mill in the township of New Hope. Mr. .J. W. Putman was married in August, 1851, to Plannah Stambaiigh; born in this township in January, 1834; daughter of Henry and Susan (Wallace) Stambaugh. They have two children - Walter, an attorney-at-lnw and a partner in the Farmers' Bank at Wiimot, and Mary, wife of S. C. Myers of Navarre. The Pntmans are meml>ers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and as staunch Republicans. J. W. Putman is one of the Township Trustees.

CAPT. T.C. PUTMAN; was born Jan. 29, 1828, in this township, one mile east of WMmot; the second son of John and Catharine (King) Putman; he, born Feb. 2, 1789, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of Andrew; she, daughter of Philip Kin^. John came Wes^ one year before Gabriel Putman, and entered government land on Sec. 33, imjiroving it, and remaining on it till his death, May 3, 1872, his wife dying in 1851, aged 57. To them were born seven children, five arriving at the age of maturity - Mar3', Mrs. Jeremiah Agler, of Van M''ert Co., Ohio; Elizabeth, Mrs. Abrah;im S|iidle, in Wiimot; Andrew W., at Justus: I'luBbe, Mrs. W. Slater, in Mercer Co.; Timoth}' C, our subject, Anna died at eleven years; babe died unnamed. The Putmans were all Whigs; later were Republican. Timothy C. Putman was reared to farming, and remained with his father as long as he lived. He was married Oct. 3,

1850, to Elizabeth Griffith, born in Tuscarawas Co., daughter of Hezekiah and Arvilla (Curtis) Griffith, both natives of Ohio. Their parents were earl}- settlers of this State. He died Nov. 22, 1869. They had nine children, six of whom are living. The Griffiths were United Brethren an 1 Republicans. Afterour subject was mariied he settled on the homestead in 1858. Served in the army during the late war, in Co. K. 163rd O. N. G.; is now Captain Co. F., State Militia. He has two children - Alice, Mrs. C. B. Allman, of .Massilloti; and J.C. of Wiimot. In 1879 Capt. Putman was elected County Infirmary Director. He has 515 acres of land, being one of the larijest lanil-holdcrs in the township.

SAMUEL RAMSEY, tanner and currier ; Wiimot ; is the proprietor of the Wiimot Tannery. He is a native of Tuscarawas Co., having been born in Wayne T]>. Feb. 17, 1831 ; son of Robert and Catharine (Dumbauld) Ramsej% who were among the early settl(M-s in Tuscarawas Co. Our subject was reared to agricultural pursuits, but at the age of 20 he began learning the tanner's and currier's trade at Zanesville, which occupied three years. He then worked three years at journey-work. A|)ril 11, 1854, lie started in business for himself at Wiimot, Stark Co., where he has since been a citizen and a business man, plying his chosen vocation in a creditable manner, iloing a thrifty an<l lucrative business. Being master of his trade, he has been enabled to find ready sale for all his goods, which are unsurpassed, both in price and quality. In the fall of '54 he formed a life-partnership with Lucinda Adams, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 25, 1825, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bloom) Adams. By this union four children have been born to him - .lohn W., Catharine, Sarah J. and Elmy. Catharine is now the wife of A. Ayres, of Wiimot. Mr. Ramsey is a mem))er of the United Brethren Church, and one of the official members of that society. In 1807 his father removed to Davis Co., Ind., where he now resides, and is engaged in farming. The names of the children born to him, and their places of residence, are as follows - Philip, of De Kalb Co., Ind., farmer and carpenter; John resides in Tuscarawas Co., and is farming ; Samuel R., in Wiimot ; Susan, wife of Jacob Zeigler, of Davis Co., Ind.; Reuben,

W. H. RAFF, merchant tailor; Beach City; was born Dec. 18, 1843, near Chambersburg, Pa.; the eldest son of John and Elizabeth (Baughey) Raff, both natives of Pennsylvania. W. H. removed to this county with his parents, who settled in Wiimot, this township, when he was a lad of 12 years of age. The father remains a resident of that place, and is conducting a merchant-tailoring establishment, he being a tailor by trade. Our subject attended school in his youth, and assisted his father in the store, where he learned much of the business; the "finish, " however, was acquired in Philadelphia, where he was thoroughtly instructed in the detail and art of cutting and fitting. Sept. 7, 1801, at the age of 19, he enlisted" in Co. F. 19th Regiment, O. V. I., for three years. Jan. 1, 1804, he became a veteran in the same regiment, and served until the close of the war, after which he went with his regiment to Texas, where tiiey served until Nov. 25, 1865, when he was mustered out. During all this time he was absent from his reg'i incut but once - Stone River being the only battle that he missed, in which his regiment was engaged, he being confined in hospital for a short time. Upon his return home, he formed a partnership with J. L. Shunk, in the dry goods business at Wiimot, under the firm name of Shunk & Raff, which existed one year. In March, 1867, he engaged in business with his father in the merchant tailor's trade. In 1875 they started a branch store at Beach City, which was conducted by W. H., until March, 1879, when the partnership was dissolved, our subject continuing in the same building on his own account, where besides tailoring, he deals in gentlemens' furnishing goods. May 25, 1876, he married Rebecca P. Cotton, a native of Tuscarawas Co., daughter of Richard and Harriet (Joimson) Cotton, w.iose father was one of the early pioneers of Tuscarawas Co. They have one daughter - Beulah Eve. Mr. Raff is a member of the Disciples' Church, and a Republican in i>oIitics.

WILLIAM G. RESH, farmer ; P. O. Justus ; born May 22, 1833, in Berks Co., Pa.; came to Ohio with his parents when 8 years of age. His father, William, died suddenly in December, 1875, aged 64 years, while working at a threshing machine ; his mother, Catharine Resh, still survives. Of th(! family there are living besides our subject - Carturen, wife of Fred. Lineroad, in Bethlehem Tp. ; James, in Cuyahoga Co.; Daniel, in Wiimot ; Benjamin, in Kalamazoo, Mich.; Charles, in Kent Co., Mich.; John, in Champaign Co., 111.; Catharine, wife of .lacob Uplinger, in Kent Co., Mich.; Mary, wife of Abraham Haverland, in Pike Tp.; Sarah, wife of Fred. Eckelstaford, in Michigan. Benjiuuin served through the entire war as a member of the 14th I. V. I., and lost an arm at Gettysburg. William, our subject, was bred to agriculture, and after his marriage, Nov. 13, 186-1, remained on the homestead farm. His vvife. Celesta, born Sept. 22, 1842, in Wayne Co., is the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Koontz) Kampf, both Swiss. Mr. and Mrs. Resh are members of the United Brethren Church. They have but one child, George W., born Jan. 16, 1865.

ISRAEL STUCK, farmer ; P. O. Justus. Among the self-made men of this township is Mr. Stuck, whose birthplace was Franklin Co., Pa., horn Nov. 18, 1818, the fourth child of a family of eight children that grew to maturity. His parents were John and Susan (Miller) Stuck, both natives of Franklin Co. The paternal grandfather was a native of German}'; his name was George. He emigrated to Pennsylvania during the latter part of last century, and entered land not far from Philadelphia, and was one of the pioneers of that locality. John Stuck, the father of Israel, was raised in Lancaster Co. to farming pursuits ; he afterwards studied law. He raised 5. family of eight children - Eliza, Adam, Margaret, Israel, Catharine, Martha, George, and John J. Israel emigrated West with his brother, Adam, when he was 18 years of age, coming first to Canton Tp. He was poor and had nothing to begin with except his hands, so he worked several years as a common laborer in Canton Tp., but afterwards went to Marlborough Tp. In April, 1843, he married Maria I^illy, who was born Aug. 15, 1819, in Marlborough Tp., this county, daughter of Peter and Molly (Reedy) Lilly, to whom were born a family of sixteen children. He was one of the earliest settlers in Marlborough Tp. from Pennsylvania, and settled in the woods.

He was a son of Peter Lilly, a native of German}'. The mother of Molly Reedy, before her marriage, was Katie Gilbert. The Reedys are natives of Uollaud. Mr. Stuck came to Sugar Creek Tp. in 1853, purchased land, and has since been a constant resident on the same. By hard labor and patient industry his efforts have been amply rewarded by a goodly accumulation of this world's goods, having over 300 acres of land, lie is a member of the Reformed Church, and in politics Democratic. He has seven children - Lavina, Susan, Lydia, Henry C., Israel J., A. Clark, and Rolandus.

FERNANDO B. SMITH, manufacturer; Wilmot ; is the proprietor and sole manufacturer of " Smith's Nevv Improved Portable Force Pump," a new and novel invention, which is finding a ready and rapid sale. The manufactory is located in Wilmot, and is conducted by the at)ove, who was born in this town July 19, ISo-l, son of Peter and Ann (Howard) Smith. They were born in Canton Berne, Switzerland, Sept. 15, 1811, and Jan. 9, respectively ; were united by marriage Oct. 16, 1835, and emigrated to this country, locating at once (Jul}', 18-18) in Wilmot, Stark Co., and set up in business. He is a tinsmith, which trade he learned in Switzerland, and has since conducted the business in this town, keeping stoves and tinware generally. The father of Peter was named John, whose father was of tlie same name. Mrs. Smith's father's name was Casper Howard. Nine children have been born to Peter Smith, viz. - John, Maria, Elizabeth, Christian, Lena, Fernando B., Ettie, Peter, and Adolph, who died when young. Peter .Smith, the father of F. B., was of a family of four children - Peter, John, Anna and Mary. Of the children of Peter Smith, who have left the shelt<-r of the parental roof, are Ettie, wife of A. D.Wallace, of this place; Lena, now Mrs. Paul Fry, also of this town; Elizabeth, wife of Frederick Obets, resides near Grand Rapids, Mich.; Maria is the wife of George GoU, of Loudonville, Ohio; .John resides in Zanesville, and Christian in Bakervilla. Fernando learned the tinner's trade of his father, but in 18i'7 he went to Cincinnati, where he engaged in manufacturing his improved pumps in a small way. He caine to this town the year following, and began their manufacture at this place. The first year he manufactured he turned out 2,500, in 1878

A. W. STAMBAUGH, fruit-grower; Beach City; is one of the most successful small fruit growers in the county. He was born Sep. 2, 1841, at Plainsburg, this township, son of Henry and Susan Stambaugh. He volunteered as a private in Company F, 19th Regiment O. V. I., Sept. 7, 18G1, and after serving some length of time, re-enlisted, and served to the close of the war. Starling in as a private soldier, he rose from Sergeant to Orderly, then to 2d Lieutenant, then to 1st Lieutenant, in which capacity he served until May 31, 1S(J5, when he resigned and returned home. He served in all the engagements in which his regiment participated, and with the exception of a slight wound at Mission Ridge, he came through unscathed. Upon his release from the service he learned the stone-cutter's trade, which he followed for eight years. In 18GG he engaged in the cvdture and growth of small fruits, in which capacity he has been remarkably successful, raising in the year 1881, 375 bushels of strawberries alone, and is extending his business, and planting the best and leading varieties of all fruits. Oct. 12, 18G5, he married Amelia Slater, who was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., daughter of Absalom Slater. She died Aug. 4, 1874, leaving Mr. Stambaugh two children - Eva L. andSallieD. Was married a second time June 23, 1875, to Lottie Dull, daughter of Joseph Dull, of Licking Co., Ohio., a prominent farmer and wool-grower, and one of the staunch Republicans of that county. He was Prov. Marshal and Enrolling Officer during the war. Mr. Stambaugh has one child, Bessie May. Henry Stambaugh, the father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 18, 1810, son of Henry Stambaugh, whose ancestor was Philip, a native of Alsace on the Rhine. He and several brothers came to York Co., Pa., and settled there previous to the war of the Revolution. The children of Piiilip were - Jacob, Henry, John, Catharine, Mary and Elizabeth. Philip was remarkably fond of hunting and the chase, and upon his arrival in Pennsylvania, purchased several hundred acres of land at South Mountain, in Adams Co., Pa. To him were born Philip, Mary, Josiah, Henry, John, Barbara, Catharine,

Michael, Peter, David, Emma, Catharii)e,Lydia and Moses. Henry Stambaugh, fatJier of A. W. Stanibaugli, married Catharine M'alters, and with his family of children emigrated to Ohio, crossing the river at Pittsburg in a ferryboat. He came to New Lisbon, Ohio, where he rented land twelve years, but finall3' made his way to the county, and settled first in Nimishillen Tp., when it was all a wilderness; remaining here seven years, when, he removed to Canton and remained seven years, and finally located in Portage Co., where he died in 1860. Ho was a minister of the Albright faith, as were also John and Jacob, his brothers, bnt later in life joined the United Brethren Church. Henry Stambaugh, the father of A. W. Stambaugh, married Dec. 1, 1831, Susan Wallick, l)orn July 8, 1810, in Fayette Co., Pa. She was a daughter of Henry Wallick. Mr. Stambaugh was a stone-mason by trade, at which he worked for several years. His death occurred Nov. 9, 18G8. He was a man of more than common ability, and for several years was interested in the practice of law. He was a man highly esteemed for his many virtues, a sound Republican, and believer in the doctrine of free salvation. The children born to him were - Franklin H., Joseph C, Susan, Walter S., Anson J., and Alfred W., Allen H. Henry I., Walter and Winfield, twins. Those deceased are Joseph C, Walter and Winfield, Mary, Rolando B. and Franklin H.

JASPER P. SHISLER, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born Aug. ^0, 1834, in Allen Creek Tp., Jefferson Co., Ohio, the fourth child and second son living, of a family of fourteen children. His parents were Casper and Elizabeth (Strickland) Shisler, both natives of Sussex Co., N. J. The former was born in 1785, son of Henry Shisler, a native of Philadelphia, and removed from there to New Jersey, where he married a Miss Lance, and by her had the following children - -Peter, William, Henry, John, and Casper; Susan, Sophia. Mary and Elizabeth, were the daughters, Elizabeth Strickland was born in 1787, in Sussex Co., N. J., daughter of Joseph Strickland, whose wife's maiden name was Simonson. By her he had one son - John, and two daughters - Mary and Elizabeth. He was married a second time to Mrs. Rachel Quick, and by her had William, Mahlon, Joseph, Amos and three daughters. The Shislers came from Holland, coming first to Hoboken, N. J. The Stricklands are of Irish descent. Joseph, the grandfather of our subject, was raised by the Quakers, and spoke their dialect and wore their garb; afterwards he joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. On the side of the Shislers the religion of the family was Lutheran. The Strickland family, headed by Joseph, came out to Jefferson Co.. in 1816, where he settled, remaining there until about 18'-20, when he located in Vermilion Tp., in Ashland Co., where he remained until his death. Henry Shisler, the paternal grandfather of our subject, located in this county about 1818, near Rowesburg, where he lived until his death. Casper Shisler moved from Jefferson Co., this State, to Wayne Co., in 1840, and remained there until the spring- of '34, when he moved into this county and located one mile north of Wilmot. After making several changes, he finally located at Bunker Hill, this township, where he die<l in Feb. 12, 1866. His wife survived him until February, 1868. To them were born a family of fourteen children, seven of whom grew up - Jose])h, Jasper P., Garrett, William, Mary, Sophia and Rachel; but three of the numljer are now living - Jasper P., Garrett in Middlebury, Elkliart Co., Ind., and William. Our subject was educated in the common district schools, and attended the academy at Edenburg three terms of five months. He began teaching at 16, and continued without interruption until 1865, and after that taught three terms more. In 1848 he studied dentistry with S. B. Short, of Massillon, but has worked at his profession only at intervals. In the spring of 1881 he located on the farm he now owns, having 101 acres, which was formerly owned by Sharp, and afterwards by Mc- Farren. He was married Sept. 14, 1805, to Annie Maurer, who was born in the Canton of Argau, Switzerland, daughter of .Jacob and Annie (Hiselman) Maurer, who came to this country in 1853, locating in Bethlehem Tp. They had a family of seven children, two sons and five daughters. Samuel, the eldest, was killed at the battle of Gettysburg. Mr. Shisler has five children - Joseph F., George W. M., Mary E., Emma A. and Clara F. Mrs. Shisler is a member of the Lutheran Church; he is a Democrat.

Sugak Creek Towkship

J. M. SHETLER, farmer; P. O. Beach City; was born in this township July 30, 18^5, son of Jacob and Christina (Seekwart) Shetler; he, a native of Germany, coming to Pennsylvania when he was six years of age, with his father, whose name is thought to have been John, who had two sons and three daughters. Jacob and wife came to this township and settled at the close of the war of 1812, where his wife died in 1830, leaving a family of six children - Godfrey, John, Catharine, Caroline, J. M. and Elizabeth. After the death of his wife .lacol) settled in Bethlehem Tp., where he died in 1852. He was a Lutheran and a Democrat. After the detith of his mother, J. M. lived with a cousin in Tuscarawas Co., till he was 1^ years of age, after which he engageil in various labors. May 8, 1851, he was married to Lydia Black, born in 1832, in this township, daughter of James and Catharine (Wallick) Black. The Blacks were from Pennsylvania. After the marriage of our subject, he setlli;d in BethlelKMU, where he and his brother purchased the old homestead, where he remained about one year, when they sold out and went to Illinois, buyini; land in Whiteside Co.. but never moved there. Went to Tuscarawas Co., Franklin Tp., and lived twelve years, engaged in farming. In 1865 moved to Wayne Co., near Eaton, and bought a farm; lived there two years, sold out and came to where now is Beach City, which he laid out, and where he has remained. Has a farm in Tuscarawas Co., and is engaged in the grain business; has also been engaged in stock dealing. Has eleven children. Alonzo is on the farm in Tuscarawas Co., Scott, in Beach City; Oscar, at home; Jamcis, in Colorado; Mary, Mrs. John Getty; Melissa, at home, and John. Has always affiliated with the Democratic party; served as Justice of the Peace in Tuscarawas Co.; also filled several other offices, as Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk, &c.

SOLOMON SHETLER, farmer; P. O. Justus; is a son of John Shetler, who emigrated from Germany to Westmoreland Co., I'a.; resided there eight years, and then moved to Stark Co., O., .about 1814; settled on the Stone Ridge, since called Shetler Hill. About 1850 he moved to Bethlehem Tp., where he was a pioneer of the Lutheran Church; but in a few years he returned to Sugar Creek, where he died about 1873. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 1862. a nember of the Evangelical Association. She was born in WestuKjreland Co., Pa., and her maiden name was Barrett. Of the seven children born to them, two sons and two daughters are dead. Of three remaining sons - Jacob, Samuel and Solomon - the last-named, born June 5, 1832, passed the first fourteen years of his life in Sugar Creek, and the next seven in Bethlehem Tp. On his marriage, March 20, 1853, he returned to Sugar Creek, and located where he has since lived. His wife is Amanda, daughter of William and Mary (Hess) Rider. Her father, a Virginian pioneer of the township, had but one other child, Henry. Their family consists of eleven children, of whom Mary J. is the wife of Nelson Houenstine; John F. also married, and lives in Bethlehem Tp. ; William H. is a teacher; and Sylvester, a graduate of the college at Ada, is studying medicina; while the home-nest still holds Lavina, Elleu, Clark, Agnes, Hattie, Daniel, and Martha A. Mr. Shetler has 96 acres of land in Sugar Creek, and 65 acres in Bethlehem Tp. He is a Ri-publican, and has served five years as a Trustee. Mrs. Shetler is a member of the United Brethren Church.

MRS. E. B. TAYLOR, farming; P. O. Justus; is a native of the Emerald Isle; born Jan. 1, 18K), in County Down; daughter of Robert and Jane (Mc^^ liinney) Pherson. The last named was a daughter of James and Margaret (Baily) McWhinney, of Scotch birth and parentage. To James and Margaret McWhinney were born - James, Frances, Robert, William, John, James, Nancy and Margaret (for futher account of the Ph(;rson family, the reader is referred to the sketch of Robert Pherson). Mrs. Taylor was of a family of ten children, nine of whom grew up. Elizabeth, James, Theophilus, .Margaret, Mary, Esther E., John, Jane, Robert and Nancy, were the number born. Esther E., now Mrs. Taylor, emigrated with her parenis to Portage Co. in .luly, ' 1824, where they remained until the year following, when they removed to Pittsburg Pa., where he purchased a farm and remained there eighteen years, when he moved to Butler Co., and tiled about the year 185'J; his wife died in Portage Co., Ohio. While in Pittsburg our subject was united by marriage to Thomas Harris, a commercial man; he died in October, 1839, while on a business trip in the South. By Mr. Harris slie had one son, who died in his 13th year. Oct. 7, 1841, she was married to William Taylor, a native of Derry Co., Ireland, but raised in Scotland; emi^rratod to America in 1837, and settled in Steubenville; a spinner by trade. After marriage they came to Massillon, where they remained until 1853, when they returned to Pittsburg, returning again to this county in 1877. They have had five children, but two of whom are living - Robert C. and John H., who works with his father, who runs a factory at Louisville, this county, John H. being superintendent of the same. Robert C served all through the late war ;is a private soldier and non-commissioned officer, being a member of Company C 10th Pa. Reserves. He was taken prisoner, and was for a time in rebel prisons, Richmond and Belle Isle. He is now engaged in farming his mother's farm, consisting of 137 acres. Mrs. Taylor's parents were members of the Presbyterian Church. She is a member of the United Brethren.

JACOB M. TBUBEY, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born May 7, 1820, in Franklin Co., Pa.; son of Jacob and Mary (Welty) Trubey, both natives of Franklin Co. Jacob, Sr., was born Dec. 25, 1780; his father, a native of Germany, was also named Jacob. Mary Welty was born Feb. 2, 1801, daughter of Jacob Welty, who was a native of Germany also. To Jacob Trubey, the grandfather of our subject, were born four children - Nancy, David, Jacob and Daniel. Jacob Welty settled in Franklin Co., Pa,, anil reared a family of eleven children - - John, Elizabeth, Abraham, Henry, Christian, David, Mary, Nancy, Susan, Jacob and Eve. Our subject's grandfather, Welty, was a Mennonite preacher, and died at nearly 100 years of age. Our subject came West with his |)arents in 1823. They located on the S. W. 5 of Sec. 23, G or 7 acres of which was cleared, witli a hewed log house upon it; here the father lived until his death, March 1, 1835. He had been a Justice of Peace for a number of years, a trustee, and had held several other offices in the township. He was in politics a Whig. To him were born three children - Nancy, wife of Lewis May, of Henry Co.; Samuel J., died in April 1853, after marriage, aged 39 years; and Jacob. Our subject was about 15 years old when his father died, and did most of the clearing upon his farm, having taken entire charge of the farm and business. He was married Dec. 13, 1844, to Eliza Swan, who was born in Holm«5 Co., O., April 9, 1834, daughter of Nicholas D. Swan. She died June 7, 1858, having had seven children, five of whom are living - Nathan, Harmon, Esdras B., Mary A. and Freeman. Tiiose deceased were Isabella and Ferdinand. He was married a second time Deo. 12, 1858, to Elizabeth Pherson, who was born in this township Feb. 24, 1833, daughter of Theophilus and Eliza (Tate) Pherson, both natives of Ireland; the former a contractor on the Ohio Canal. Mr. and Mrs. Pherson had eight children, seven living - Jane, Elizabeth, John, Roliert, Almina, William and Albert. The father was born in Nov., 1800, and died in 1848; the mother was born in 1810, and is yet living. Esq. Trubey has had eight children born him, six *f whom are living - Ellsworth J., Jennie Etta, Rollin L., Asa H., Ira T. and Alva P. Those deceased are Priscilla and Luella M. Mr. Trubey has served eighteen years as a Justice of the Peace, has been Trustee, and served three years as County Commissioner. He was a Whig but later became a Republican; is a Bible Christian but not a member of any church; has 320 acres of land in this township, and 369 in Lagrange Co., Ind. Mr. Trubey is one of the substantial and intelligent citizens of Stark Co.

GEORGE W. WILHELM, merchant; Justus; born in Wilmot, Aug. 15, 1847; eldest son born to Robert and Elizabeth (Wyandt) Wilhelm. George was raised on the farm, and assisted his father several years in running a threshing machine. In May, 1864, he volunteered his services in behalf of his country; donning the "blue," he served three months in Company K, 163d Regiment O. N. G. Jan. 6, 1865, he enlisted for one year in Company C, 184th Regiment, O. V. L, and served until the close of the war. Dec. 24, 1867. he married Jane E. Sinnock, who was born Nov. 13, 1843, at Beck's Hills, Sussex, England, daughter of Henry and Mahala (Cruttenden) Sinnock, to whom were born nine children. Those living are - Jane, William, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Henry, Serena, and John. Parents emigrated to this State in 1844, locating in West Massillon, and have since located in Perry Tp., near Richville, where they now reside, Mr. Sinnock being engaged in fanning. Upon Mr. Wilhelm's return from service, he was engaged for several years in running a portal)Io saw-mill and afterwards engag<!d in butchering. Oct. 1, 18? S, he located at .Justus Station, and opened up the first store in the place, where he has since been engaged in selling goods. In the spring of 1S79 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and is now serving in that capacity. He has served the township as Assessor for two years and is Express Agent at his place. They have one child, .lennie L., and arc members of the United Brethren Church. In politics Mr. Willielm is stronglv Hepublican.

JOHN WELTY, fanner;" P. O. Wilmot; is the oldest living residents, of the township. He was born upon the same farm he now lives upon, .Tan. 13, 1819, being the second of the family. His parents were Philip and Sarah (Overholtz) Welty. Mr. Welty has been a constant resident of the township, and upon the farm where he was born, for over sixty-two years. "While others have lived a longer time in the township than he, j'et he is the oldest living township-born resident. He remained in bachelorhood until March, 1855, when he became the husband of Adaline Brooks, who was born April 12, 1835, in Schaef- (crstown, Lebanon Co., Pa., daughter of George and Lydia (Bricker) Brooks, who were natives of the same county. They came West to this township in July, 1853, purchasing 100 acres, upon which he lived until 1864, when he removed to Bethlehem Tp., where he died in March, 1805. He had a family of four children - Elvira, Cyrus, Henrietta and Adaline. Cyrus died in the late war; Henrietta, wife of William Kilgore; Elvira, wife of V. Hay. Mr. Welty has six children - Sarah A., at home; Ellen J. wife of Adolph Hay; Lydia, Mrs. David .Marchan<i, both of this township; Priscilla and Ida M. at home. Mr. Welt v has a farm of lltj acres.

ROBERT JL WILHELM, farmer; P.O. Justus; is one of the substantial citizens of the township. His birth occurred June 27, 1824, in Greensburgh, now in Summit Co., but then in Stark; son of David and Susan (Dilmon) Willielin, who were married May 20, 1812. David Wilhclm was born about the year 1789, in Hanover Tp., Dauphin Co., Pa., son of Abraham, to whom were born - David, Betsey, Catharine and Nancy. Susan Dilmon was a daughter of Abraham, whose children were - Michael, Jacob, Susan, Peggy and Catharine. Both families were members of the society of Albrights, and were Whigs in politics. David was a farmer by occupation; emigrating westward when the country was new, he located in Greensburgh, Summit Co., where he remained until his removal to Sugar Creek Tp., on the John Wi^tzel farm, situated in the southern part of the township. He remained there several years, then moved to W^ayne Co., and stayed a short time, aiul again returned to this township, where he die<l in October, 1807. His wife died Sept. 8, 1824; bore him six children - Elizabeth, Abraham, Leah, Mary, Rachel and Robert M. The following year he married Sarah Ball, by whom he had five children; she died in 1870. Our subject left home at th(; age of 17, and learned the cabinet-maker's trade at Wilmot, with James Allen which vocation he followed for several years at Wilmot. He made some of the first patterns that were used in the foundry of Putman & Wyandt, and to him is ascribed the honor of suggesting the idea which led .to the perfection of the strawstackers, used now generally by the modern separators used with threshing-machines. He and Peter Rush used the first reaper in the township, which was of the " Hussey " pattern. For seventeen years he was engaged in running a threshing-machine, and eight years was in the saw-mill business. He located on the farm he now owns in 1852, and has since resided there. May 10, 1845, he married Elizabeth Wyandt, who was born Dec. 10, 1S2() in this townshij) - daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Warner) Wyandt. Mr. Wilhclm has seven children, viz. - George, W., Emma J., James K., Mary C, Leonora, Edward B. and John S. Hi; has 144 acres of land; is a Republican, and has served several years as townshij) Trustee.

R."S. WARWICK, farmer; P. O. West Lebanon; was born Dec. 25, 1832, in County Tyrone, Ireland; the youngest of a family of three sons - William, John G. and Robert S. His parents were Robert and Mary (Mc Connell) Warwick, both of wlumi died when Robert was quite young; his uncle William Mc- Connell, was a colonel in the English army.

They were then under the care of their uncle, Alexander Mc Connell, with whom thej' remained until the fall of 1850, when they came to Philadelphia. John G. and Robert S. came to Massillon, but William remained in Philadelphia three years, and then came to Massillon, where he remained a short time, then went South to Memphis, Tenii., where he engaged in boating, and died of cholera at New Orleans soon after. John G. engaged as clerk for Bash & Brothers, at Rochester, Bethlehem Tp., remaining in their employ several years; afterwards engaged with .J. Beason for a time - then went to Massillon and sold goods for Charles Cummings & Co. He went then to Bolivar and clerked for Mr. Kaiser; returning to Massillon, he engaged once more with his old employer, Mr. Cummings, with whom he remained until he began in business for himself, which he continued until about 1875, since which time he has been engaged prineipalty in coal interests. He is a successful business man, being both liberal and philanthro|)ic. Our subject, after his coming to Massillon, attended school about two years, but his health becoming impaired, he returned to Pittsburgh, where he engaged as salesman for some time; afterwards went to Philadelphia, where he remained about three years, when his health being improved, he returned to Massillon and eiigageil in business with his brother John. In 1862 he moved to Sugar Creek Tp., purchased a farm and engaged in farming, in which vocation he is now engaged, having 250 acres of excellent land, upon which he has erected a spacious and elegant mansion and other buildings, the best in the township. In the fall of 18G1 he married Delia Watson, who was born in this township, daughter of James Watson and Susanna Blacksten. Mr. Watson was one of the early settlers in the township. Mrs. Warwick died in 1877, having borne him three sons - John G., James W. and Samuel R. John G. is married and resides on the farm adjoining his father. Mr. Warwick is a member of the Board of Education, a successful farmer, a safe business man and a loyal Democrat.

JACOB WYANDT, merchant; Wilmot; is among the representative business men of this township, and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of this county. His father,

Henry Wyandt, came to this township in the spring of 1818, and entered 126 acres in the southwest part of ihe township. A portion of the town of Wilmot is built on land in this tract. Jacob Wyandt, our subject, first saw the light of day Novt 8, 1830, in an old house which formerly stood in the town; now torn away. Our subject's mother was Elizabeth Warner. Henry Wyandt, the father of the above, was born in Washington Co., Md., in 1787; son of Christian and Amelia (Putraan) Wyandt. Here, upon the tract of land al)ove described, Henry Wyandt spent the remainder of his days, passing to his rest in December, 1859, dying honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a consistent Christian, an old-line Whig, yet of pro-slavery principles. His wife died ten years previous; both members of the United Brethren Church. The children born to them were - Simon, Sarah, Eve, Susan, David, Catharine, Magdaiena, Elizabeth, Jacob, Mary and Annetta. Of the above, seven are living, Jacob being the only surviving son. Sarah is the wife of John Brubacher, in Henry Co., Ohio; Eve, relict of George Agler, of Sugar Cre(d«; Susan, wife of Jacob Hurraw; Elizabeth, wife of Robert Wilhelm, of this township; Mary A. married Jacob Ball, of Canton. Jacob was raised upon the homestead, and at tiie age of 18 went to learn the moulder's trader, at which he worked eight years in the shops at this place. In 1859 he married Isabel Sager, who was born in 1842, in this township, daughter of George and Mary (Gilbert) Sager; the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Columbiana Co., Ohio. They came to this township about 1839; having six children, - two sons and four daughters. In the year of his marriage, he engaged in the mercantile business at this place, keeping a general store, and is now engaged in the same business, it having been carried on continuously ever since, with very slight interruption. Of four children borne him, three are living, viz. - Virginia, wife of Rev. M. B. Mohn, of the Evangelical Association; Mary and Herbert. He is a staunch Republican, and from 1870 to 1880 he held the office of Township Treasurer, which indicates the regard in which he is held by his fellow citizeiis. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, he being a Trustee and Class-leader in that church.

MRS. C. A. WYANDT, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; relict of the kite Daniel B. Wyandt; was born April 10, 1825, near Sugar Creek Falls, in the north part of Tuscarawas Co. Iler parents were \^'^alter and Elizabeth (Jennings) Griffith, to whom were born a family of twelve children, Mrs. W^'andt being the the youngest of the number, which were as follows - Hezekiah, Sarah, Lydia, John, Nan- 0}% Lewis, and Susan, Elizabeth, Walter, Mary, Thomas, Catharine; of whom the following are living- - Lewis, now of Labette Co., Kansas; Susan, a resident of Laporte, Ind., wife of Daniel AValt; Elizabeth married Edward Marshall, of Rolling Plains, Ind.; Walter resides in Toledo, Ohio; and Mrs. Catharine A. Wyandt, of this township. Mrs. Wj'andt's father died when she was but two years of age, and at the age of 14 her mother was taken from her by death. She then lived with her sister, Lydia France, making that her home until her union with Mr. Daniel B. Wyandt, March 27, 1845; he was boru Aug. 24, 1820, in Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of Jacob and Mngdalena (Brubacher) Wyandt. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Wyandt, they located in Wilmot, where he engaged in the mercantile business at first, afterwards in the foundry business (at this place), which he conducted for some length of time, and was also engaged in business at Massillon with J. G. Bucher in the stove and foundry business, and was one of the original proprietors of the Massillon E.xcelsior works. He was an active business man, energetic and honorable in his dealings, and took an active part in the affairs of his count}' and neighborhood. He was at one time a candidate for Representative, and though not elected, he received a very complimentary vote, running ahead of his ticket. His death occurred Aug. 1, lt?G5, and although not a professed member of any church, yet he was a Presliyterian by faith, and a liberal supporter of the gospel andof all benevolent objects. To him were born seven children, viz. - Winfield Scott, the eldest, enlisted in 1864, was a member of the I'Jth O. V. L and went forth to battle for his country. May 7, 18G4, he was shot dead near Dallas, during the Atlanta campaign. Walter G. resides Iti Toledo, Ohio, engaged in the banking business. Cyrus F. resides in Milford, Seward Co., Neb., engaged in mercantile and banking interests. Mary

E. is the wife of Dr. A. H. Gans, of Navarre ; Lydia F., Sallie M. and Charles are at home. Mrs. Wyandt resides with her remaining children on the homestead farm, adjoining the town of Wilmot. She is a member of the Methodist Ei)iseo])al Church.

SA.NHJEL WOLF, physician; Wilraot; born in OsnaburgTp., Stark Co., Ohio, March 5, 1818, sin of John and Elizabeth (Saynor) Wolf. John was born 1791 on the Potomac; son of Adam AV^olf, to whom was born a nuiricrous family. Elizabeth was born in Westmoreland Co., daughter of Michael Saynor. Adam Wolf removed with his family to Columbiana Co. in 1807; his son John served two years in the war of 1812, and upon his return married Elizabeth Saynor, and removed to Osnaburg Tp., where lie spent the remainder of his days, and closed his mortal career in 1868; his wife survived him until 1871. They were both members of the Lutheran Church. Samuel was the second of the family; he was raised a farmer, and left home at 20; after spending one yciar in Indiana, he went to Wadsworth, Medina Co. in 1839, where he attended school until the spring of 1842, when he began reading medicine under Dr. George R. Pardee, at Wadsworth. After a three-j'ears' couise he began practiciug in the spring of 1845, and has been constantly in active practice since 1846, having been in this township. Jul}- 13, 184"), he married Frances Parks, born May (i, 1822, in Lancaster Co., Pa., daughter of William Parks, who was born May 26, 1801 in Lancaster Co., Penn.; son of James, who was a son of Joseph Parks, an Irishman. William Parks' mother's name was Sarah White, daughter of William White, a British soldier, who deserted his command and cast his interests among the American people. In 1825 William Parks married Susan McElroy, and by her had one child, Frances, wife of Dr. Wolf. Mr. Par ks came West in 1838, and has since remained; has always been a worker in stone, and for thirty-six years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Democrat. To Dr. Wolf have been born three children - Uretta S., who married Professor J. L. Shunk, of Mt. Union, and CuUen P., are living, the latter a graduate of materia medica and practicing with his father. Mary died when a young lady.

CHRISTIAN WYANDT, fanner; P. O. Wilmot; was bom Jan. 14, 1809, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of Jacob and Magdalena (Brubacher) Wyandt. Jacob was born in Washington Co., Md., son of Christian and Amelia (Pntman) Wyandt, who were natives of Prussia, and among the earlv settlers in Washington Co., Md. To this couple. Christian and Amelia, were born - Jacob, Catharine, John, Susan, Christina, Elizabeth, Mary, Henry, Christian and Simon. All were natives of Maryland. Our subject's maternal grandfather was Peter Brubacher, a native of Lancaster Co., Pa., to whom ten children were born, Magdalt-na being the eldest. Two of the sons, John and Benjamin, were in the war of 1812; the former serving as a Captain. The father of our subject came to Ohio in 1815, and entered, through the land office at Canton, 160 acres of land, situated in the southwest part of the township, and removed his family two years later, arriving May 4, 1817, making the trip in a wagon. He stopped at the Weimer Settlement, left his family and went to his land, and with the help of a few of his pioneer friends, in three davs had a rude cabin of logs constructed, into which he moved before it was properly enclosed. The parties assisting him were Gsbriel Putman, Chris. Ackerman and Mr. Eckert. Jacob Wyandt was an upright man and worthy citizen. He passed to his rest in November, 1837; his wife survived him until Feb. 14, 1864. The children born them were Joseph, Christian, Leah, Betsey, Sarah, Mary A., Richel and Daniel B. ; but three of whom are now living - Christian, Elizabeth and Mary. The Wyandt family were in early times members of the Whig party, but later were affiliated with the Republican. Religiously, they were formerly adherents of the Mennonite Church, but have more recently been in fellowship with the United Brethren. Christian yet remains on the homestead, being part owner of the same, and is unmarried.

FRANKLIN WEIMER, farmer and agent; P. O. Beach City. The Weimer family are of the earliest settlers in the township, having come to Ohio as early as April, 1815. Gabriel Wi^imor, the father of the above, was born May 1.3th, 1801, in Somerset Co., Penn., son of .lohn and Susan (Lenhart) Weimer, who were natives of the Keystone State, but whose ancestors were natives of Hesse Cassel, from which place two brothers emigrated, locating in Pennsylvania, previous to the war of the Revolution. The family of children born to John Weimer and wife were - Peter, John, Mary, Catharine and Gabriel. John Weimer, the father of Gabriel, never came to this county; he died suddenly behind his plow while attending to his farm duties. Gabriel was fourteen years of age when he came to this State with one of his older brothers; thev settled at Plainsburg, a point on the road leading from Beach City to Wilmot, where the family settled on land adjoining. Gabriel was apprenticed to learn the saddler's trade, working at New Philadelphia and at Steubenville, two years at each place; afterwards working one year at Canal Dover as journeyman. At the age of 31 he married Anna Overholser, who was born in 1802 in Somerset Co., Pa. Her parents were early settlers in Tuscarawas Co., O. She died in 1839, leaving eight children - Elias W., Sarah A., Susan, Louisa, Josiah, Orlando, Caroline and Sybilla. Josiah died in 1842 aged 11, a very precocious lad. Gabriel was mari-ied a second time March 28, 1840, to Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, who was born March 29, 1811, in Fayette Co., Pa., daughter of Philip Dumbaidd. She came to Ohio with her brother-in-law, Robert Ramsy, in 1831, and married John Brown, whose father was one of the first settlers in Tuscarawas Co. John Brown died in 1838 leaving four children - loseph, Robert, Sarah and John. Joseph and Robert were soldiers in the late war; the former died in the army. To Gabriel Weimer and his last wife were born six children - Franklin, Oliver, asoldier in the late war in Co. F. O. V. I., a member of the regimental band; after his discharge he re-eniisted in Co. K., 163d Reg. O. N.G., and died May 7, 1867, by disease contracted in the army. Rose A., now wife of Rev. W. M. Stanford, of Johnstown, Pa. Uriah, the next in order of birth, was twice asoldier also, and went out first in Co. K. 163d Regt. afterwards in Co. C. Jan. 10, 1865, in the 184th O. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Mary C. at home, and Solomon, the youngest son. All of the children reside in this township except Rose A. Gabriel Weimer was a staunch Republican, and served as Township Trustee and Treasurer for many years. He was a member of the United Brethren in Christ. Mrs. Weimer, since the death of her husljand, has resided in the township on a part of the homestead. Franklin was born on the homestead Feb. 12, lS+1, the ehlest of the children, anil was raised to farming, after which he beijan the life of instructor of youth, and taught thirteen years in all. Since 1880 he has bei-n handling monumental goods, making bronze a specialty. July ','3, 1874, he married Catharine Crise, who was born in 1851 in Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of George and Leah (Christ) Crise. natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Tusc-irawas Co. in 1871. Mr. Weimer has four children - Maud M., Edith R., Mary G. and I.iuder C. He is a member of the United Brethren Church.

HENRY C. WEIMER, farmer; P. O. Beach City; was born Feb. 8, 1835, in this township, the youngest son of a family of thirteen children, born to David and Ann Catharine Weimer, all of whom attained maturity. David Weimer was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., but emigrated to this township and county in 1815, and entered IGO acres in southwest quarter Sec. 27, remaining on the same as long as he lived; having been one of the pioneer ministers of the United Brethren Church in the county. His father's name was John Weimer, and he had eight children, si.t of whom were by his first wife. The thirteen children born to David Weimer and wife were as follows. - .fohn and Dan, twins; Julia A., Gabriel, Joseph, Sarah, Susan, David, Lj'dia, Mary, Catharine, Henry C.,and Rebecca; all of whom lived to marry and have famil'es. Our subjecit remained with his parents until he was of age, and in .Tune, 1858, married Frances Overlioltz, wiio was born in Harrison Co., this State, in December, 1841; daughter of .Joseph and Frances (Forney) Overholtz, both of whom came from Pennsylvania to this State; the former a son of Christian Overholtz, the latter a daughter of Peter Forney, who was 93 when he died. To Jose|)h Overholtz and wife were born thirteen children - Reljecca, .Joseph, Christina, Ann, .John, Christopher, Peter, Catharine, Martin, Jacob, Francis, (^arotine, and James. Mr. Overholtz was a Whig; the family came here in the early days, and were members of the United Brethren Church. In May, 1864, Mr. Weimer enlisted in Company K, "Johnston's company," lli4th O. N. G. Upon his return home he resumed farming, in which vocation he is yet engaged, having a farm of 83 acres. He has nine children - James, Edwin, J^ula, Otto, Joseph, Mary E., Charles, Lel^ov anil Ransom.

D. P. WEIMER, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; was born Aug. 13, 1831, in Westmoreland Co., Pa., youngest of a family of three children, born to Peter and Catharine (Berkej') Weimer. He was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jidy 30, 1794; son of David, who had six children. The great-grandfather of our subj(;ct was a native of Germany. He died in PeniLsylvania. David died in 1805; he had seven children, Peter, the father of our subject, being one of them. To Peter and Catharine were born the following - Sarah, Mrs. Jacob Brill, lived in Guernsey Co., Ohio, now dead; Lydia, Mrs. P<!ter Ilowenstine, died in this county; David P., the only one living. Peter was a blacksmith by trade, but a farmer by occupation, and came to Ohio in 1836, located in this township, and died in 1867; ho was a Lutheran and a Repuijlican. His wife died in 1831, prior to his coming West. Our subject was a lad of 15 when his father moved out here, and he lived with him until he was i'i years of age. For several years he taught school in the winter, farming during the summer. Aug. 13, 1848, he married Elizabeth Hurraw, born in 1817, in Somerset Co., Pa.; daughter of Adam and Rebecca (Lenhart) Hurraw, and bj' her had si.\ children, Mrs. Weimer being the second in order of birth. The Hurraw family came West in 1832, and located in this township. After the marriage of our subject, he settled on the homestead, where he lived three years, then went to Wilmot and lived one year. Fall of 1853 moved to th(> farm he now owns, and lias remained there since. Has served as Township Clerk fifteen years, and Township Trustee seven years. Always has been a Republican. Is a believer in the mystical body of Christ, and a liberal supporter of the gospel, yet is not a member of any church society. Was converted in March, 1870, in a Methodist Episcopal Church at Wilmot, but never became connected ther(>with. No children.

Margaret (Reese) Wetzel; he was bom in 1792, in Westmoreland Co., Pa.; she in same county one year later. John was the son of John, one of whose brothers was Lewis Wetzel, the famous Indian fighter in the annals of Pennsylvania. The great-grandfather of our subject, John, was scalped by the Indians and left for dead, but recovered. His sons were in the Revolutionary War. After the father was scalped, Lewis swore vengeance against tiie entire Indian race, and many a red-skin fell before his unerring rifle, or felt the steel of his trusty hunting-knife. Lewis was a powerfully built man, as brave as a lion, and as crafty as the Indian himself. The grandfather of our subject came West with his father-in-law about 1812, and located near Canton, where he died. John, his son, the father of our subject, settled in Greensburg, but moved to Illinois and was engaged in farming. His wife survives him. To them were born twelve children. Andrew, our subject, and one of the twelve children, remained at home until his marriage, which occurred Jan. 6, 1848, the lady being Sarah E. Ward, born Oct. 19, 1827, in Holmes Co., Ohio, daughter of Jesse and Sarah (Shepler) Ward. In 18.51 Mr. Wetzel located on the farm where he now lives, having 140 acres of land here, 80 acres in Tuscarawas, and 40 in Holmes county. He has four children - John F., Jesse C, Leonard C, and Serena E. Has been a member of the United Brethren Church for twenty-six years, and is trustee of same. The Wetzels are a large and muscular family, the father of our subject having weighed 240 pounds. Andrew has lifted 1,000 pounds dead wei'i-ht.

ISAAC WELTY, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; was born June 22, 1820, on the farm he now owns, in Sec. 22, southwest quarter. He is a son of Philip and Sarah (Overholt) Welty, the former of whom was born May 2, 1789, in Westmoreland Co., Pa.; the latter April 7, 1791, in the same county. Philip came West to Ohio, and loo.ited on his farm in 1816, having entered land from the government, living on the same until September, 1848. He was a Baptist in religious belief, and a Whig in politics. His wife died in 1866, having borne him a family of five children - Hester, wife of David Alter, of Tuscarawas Co.; John, on the homestead; Isaac (our subject); Eliza, Mrs. J. D. Otis, M. D., of Tuscarawas Co., and Mary, now Mrs. Daniel Foreman, of Wilmot. He served in the war of 1812. Our subject was raised on the homestead, and never lived anj'where else. He was married to Susan, daughter of Joseph and Martha (Reed) Poyser, who was born in this township in 1823. Mr. and Mrs. Poyser were natives of Pennsj'lvania, but came West and were married in this State, and had thirteen children, eight of whom are living - Susan, now Mrs. Welty; John, residing in Canton; Eliza, wife of John Eckerd, of Tuscai'awas Co. ; Sarah, now Mrs. Jacob Oberlin, of Plain Tp.; Kate, now Mrs. Peter Myers, of Canton; Margaret, married Fred Ricksicker, of Canton; Lemma A., now Jlrs. Barr; and Jane, unmarried. The parents were Lutherans. To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Welty have been born four children - George, Orin S., Bernard and Mary F. He owns 142 acres of land with fine and substantial improvements in the way of buildings, and is a Republican in politics.

JONAS WARSTLER, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born Dec. 8, 183-5, on the farm on which he has since resided. His father, George, was born in February, 1808, in Plain Tp. His mother was Elizabeth, a daughter of Jacob Kj'le, an 1812 veteran, born Sept. 5, 1773, in Lancaster Co., Pa., and married in 1798, to Rosanna Loishbaugli. They moved from Pennsylvania to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1823, and located in the north part of Sugar Creek Tp., where the grandfather died, at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 25 days, a widower for sixteen years, and a highly esteemed member of the German Reformed Church. Of his fifteen children, nearly all of whom raised families, five are living - Ephraim and Daniel, in this township; Catharine, Polly and Susan. Henry Warstler, father of George, was a farmer, and an early settler in Plain Tp. In 1833 George moved with two brothers into Sugar Creek Tp., where he purchased an 80-acre farm, on which he remained till his death, in May, 1855. His wife survived until April, 1802. To them were born three sons - Jonas, Daniel and Michael, and one daughter, Elmina, who died young. Jonas married, March 11, 1855, Caroline, only (-hild of John and Eve Allbaugh, and born in Bethlehem, June 29, 1836. Her parents were both natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of

Bethlehem Tjj. Mr. Warstler has eig-ht children living - George T., Lydia A., Anson O., Mary M., Naomi S., Ellen E., Alvin A., and Albert A. Lydia A. is the wife of John U. Zeigler, and the mother of two children - John J. and George W. George T. is also married.

Mr. Warstler, as well as his wife and two eldes children, are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a Democrat, and for nine years was a member of the school board. His farm ou Sec. 11, consists of 12 li acres.