Bethlehem Township (part 3 of 23)

Unknown to those who made it their business to apprehend slaves on their way north, there were several secret places on the shore of Lake Erie, where vessels from the Canada side landed on certain days for the fufjitives wh<; were concealed in the adjacent heavy forests. These places were known to the Quakers, who very likely j>a)d the owners of the vessels for their trouble. It is stated that, on one occasion, a fugitive family, that had stopped in the woods in the northeastern | part of the county, were surprised by their [ owner and conveyed to Virginia before the Quakers had become fully aware of the state of aSairs. This was the result of not seeking ' the assistance of the Quakers. When the ! latter were trusted, the slaves invariably reached their destination in safety.

The quantity of timber land, of land imder cultivation, of meadow land, and of swamp land, has been constantly changing since the earliest day. The following table explains itself: Number of acres of arable and plow land

The Baptists and Methodists began holding meetings in the township alx)ut the same time. This was not far from the year 1817. Meetings were at lii-st held in the old log dwellings, and at such places where ample room could be had by traveling the least distance. Our grandparents required a gi-eat deal of sjjace when they got down to business at these early religious meetings. This can be said of the Mettiodists at any rate. The few Quakers were (juiet, and waited for the spirit to move them. The spirit was pretty lively sometimes, judging from the activity at the Quaker meetings. The Baptists built a small brick church cjiiitt* eai-ly at Moimt Union, neai' the graveyai'd, but jjrior to this their meetings were held in the old schoolhouse. The church was built not fai- fi-om 1830. It is thought the Methodists held meetings before the Baptists, and that their small frame church, located just across the line in Lexington Township, was built after the Baptists built theirs. Job Johnson gave the lot upon which the Methodist Cliufch was built. Other chinches have succeeded these. School was taught in the old brick Baptist Chm-ch. The Catholics have a neat chtu-ch and cemetery at Sti'asburg. The building was erected many years ago. The United Brethren have a chiu-ch on Section 11. It was erected in comparatively late years. The Albrights have a chiu-ch on Section 22. The Methodists have one at Freebm-g. Some of the church societies have died out: others have suffered much from lack of funds and membership. Some have l)eeu strong since their organization. Many of the citizens belong to churches located just without the limits of the townshi]). The people are generally moral, and many belong to the chm'ches.

City Of Canton

LAWRENCE ALEXANDER, city woolen mills, Canton : is a native of Dublin, Ireland, and was born in the j-ear 1815. When 11 years old, he engaged in the woolen trade ; and, having completed liis apprenticcsliip, he, in 1833, came to the United States, locating in the city of Boston. He worked for about four years in the vicinity of that city, and then went to Philadelphia, remaining there one year, when he came to Massillon. Ohio, and from there went to Way nesburgh, where he lived some ten years. He then lived in Lexington Tp. some eight years, after which he came to Canton about the year 1855. He rented a mill in Waynesburgh, and bought one while living in Lexington Tp. After coming to Canton, he and John Robbin rented Jacob Spraukles factory, near the city, and soon after Mr. Alexander bought his present place, which was originally built for a tanner}-. He put in the requisite machinery, and has conducted the woolen business ever since. During his residence in Stark Co. he has served as Commissioner two terms. He was married in 183G to Miss Haimah Fitzgerald, a native of Lowell, Mass. They have four children, viz.: Elizabeth M., Francis A., .\ugustine and Frank. All live at home except Augustine, who is the Rev. A. Alexander, of Baltimore, of the Catholic Church. Mr. Alexander is a Democrat in politics.

JOHN H. ALTEKRT'SE, merchant and Sheriff', Canton ; was born in Massillon M;iy (I, 1844. His parents, Rudolph and Mary (Uphutf) Altekruse. were natives of Germany, who emigrated to America in the fall of 1837, and settled in Massillon, Ohio, where they have since resided. His father was a shoemaker by trade, and conducted the business in Massillon until 18G8, when he embarked in the grocery trade, and followed the same until the fall of 1879, when he retired to private life. He is now nearly 70 years of age, enjoys excellent health and is greatl}' esteemed in the community. Our subject is the oldest and only surviving son in a family of eight children, one sister ouly living, Mrs. Andrew Dangeleisen, of Massillon. Young Altekruse, after having received a good education in his native town, passed a j-ear with his father in the shop, and one year as clerk in the store of Samuel Goudy, of Massillon. He then became clerk in the hardware store of Kelly & Allen, of Massillon, in which capacity he remained five years. During the war he served in the Ohio National Guard, in Co. A, lt)2d 0. \. I., being stationed at Tod Barracks, Columbus, Ohio, In February, 18ti7, he purchased the grocery store and stock of Charles Hose, of Massillon, and conducted that business over twelve years. Aside from bis business associations, he has filled a number of local positions ol" responsibility and trust in the city and county. In the fall of 1875, he was elected Coroner of Stark Co., and served two years. For three years he filled the office of Township Clerk ; he also served on the Massillon City Council, and for three years was Chief Engineer of the Massillon City Fire Department. Five years likewise he was on the City Board of Equalization, and for two years he served on the Massillon Board of Health. In the spring of 1879, he wa.s elected a member of the Massillon Board of Education, and in October of the same year was elected Sheriff of Stark Co., which position he now occupies. In politics he is a Democrat, as is also his father. His religious connection is with the German Reformed Church of Massillon. On July 12, 18G6, he married Flora, daughter of Peter Morgeuthaler, of Massillon ; the results of this union have been four children, two living. He is a man of fine busine.ss ability, quiet, cautious, strictlj- honorable and greatly esteemed in the community for his genial, social nature and agreeable manner.

ALBERT BALL, Red Jacket Plow Works, Canton ; is the second of a family of nine children, born to John and Martha J. (Grimes) Ball, on the 7th of July, 1830. He was raised on the farm near Greentown, in this county, and at the age of 15 began learning the trade of a molder in his uncle's foun- (\vy ; at 17, he went to Wadsworth, in Medina Co., and then to Wooster ; at 19, he went to Fort Defiance, where he took charge of a shop, remaining one year, when he went to North Manchester, Ind., where he commenced the plow business on his own account. After doing a successful business for fourteen years, he sold out, and engaged in the lumber trade in Kosciusko Co., where he operated two mills, with headquarters at Warsaw. He continued this business for four years, the last two of which he had a partner (a Mr. Penticost) who, during ill-health of Mr. Ball, failed to account for large collections made in closing up the business. Upon his recovery, Mr. Ball came to Canton, and traveled one year for John Ball & Co., during which period he invented (Aug. 3, 1871) his Red Jacket plow ; he also patented an iron wagon. He then went to Elkhart, Ind., where he engaged in manufacturing for a year and a half, and, in the meantime, bought a farm near Elkhart, upon which he lived two j'ears. In the spring of 1874, he returned to Canton, and licensed John Ball & Co. to manufacture the Red Jacket plow, receiving .$1,200 per year, and 25 cents royalty to oversee the work and inspect the plows, and the next year was made Superintendent, serving one year at $1,800, when the company began closing out the business. In 1877, he bought out the business and works, and began the manufacture, which he has since continued successfuU}', increasing it each 3'ear. A large additional brick building, 130x35 feet, two stories high, is now (1881), in course of construction. In October, 1849, he was married to Miss Mary A.

Wyandt, a native of Stark Co, Thej- have had six children, four of whom are living, viz. : Lorenzo D., Silas W., Amanda C. (now Mrs. Hubisou), and Annette J. (now Mrs. Mj'ersl All are living in Canton.

J. C BOCKIUS, deceased. Canton ; was a native of Prussia; his father, n ho was a native of Frederick, Md., went to Europe, and while there was " pressed'' into the British service, which he deserted in Denmark, and went to German}-; he emigrated to America in 1834, and died in Canton. Our subject, when 12 years of age, became attached to the armj* of Bonaparte, as drummer, remaining with the ai'mj- until 17 3'ears of age. In 1812, he crossed the Alps with the arm}' on foot, and went to Italy. At the age of 17 he learned the slioemaker's trade in Prussia, and in 1819emigrated to America. In 1820 he established in Canton the business house which is still transacting business there, He remained in Canton, engaged in active business life, and taking an interest in all public measures until liis death, in 1878. His wife's maiden name was Rosanna Keller ; she was a native of Baden, and came to Canton with her parents wlien 12 j-ears of age ; they were married in Canton May 25, 1825. She died in 1805. Tliere were sis girls and seven boys born to them, only six of whom are now living: Lewis v., of Canton ; Henry J. and Charles J., residents of Port Huron, Mi<h., engaged in the shoe business ; Charles J., of Canton ; Henrietta, now Mrs. R. Rohrer, of Freeport, III., and Amelia D., now Mrs. Huntington, of Georgetown, Colo.

L. V. BOCKIUS, boots and shoes. Canton ; was laorn in Canton, in 1826, and was connected with his father as an assistant in his store until May, 1848, when he entered into partnersliip with him, under the firm name of J. C. Bockius & Son, and has been managing partner up to the present time, with the exception of a few months, when he toolc a trip to California. In 1870, he took his brother, Edward A., in business with him, which partnership terminated at tlie death of that brother in 1881, and in May, 1881, Charles J. Bockius entered as partner, the firm name now being J. C. Bockius' Sons. Mr. Bockius is one of the leading representative citizens of Canton ; he is, with Mr. D. Tyler, one of the largest stock owners of the Diebold Safe & Lock Co., and is one of the directors of the Vallej- R. R., with whicli he has been assooiated from its infanc}-. He has served the city as Treasurer ; has been a director of the Canton Cemetery, and is now President of that association, and was President of Biiihling Association No. 2, wliich wound up its affairs satisfactoril}-. He has been identified with the most prominent movements of the citj-, and is one of its most lionored citizens. He was married, in September. 1855, to Miss Caroline P. Graham, a native of Stark Co.. whose father, John Graham, was one of the earliest settlers of Jackson Tp., and was State Senator for several j-ears, Mr. and Mrs. Bockius have six children - Charles J., Edward (J.. Frederick William. Harry (J., Catharine A. and Mary H.

CHARLES J. BOCKIUS. boots and shoes. Canton ; is a native of Stark Co., and was an assistant of his father in the store until 17 years of age. He then commenced learning the watch -maker's trade, and after eighteen months went to Philadelphia, where he remained for two years. In 1855, he went to New York, and remained there until 1861, engaged in the jewehy business. He then removed to .^liehigan, and was in the shoe business with his brothers until August, 1862, when he enlisted in the 22d Mich. V. I., and was in the service nearly three years, in the Army of the Cumberland under Gen. Thomas, passing through active and severe service, and participating in the engagements of Danville, Lebanon. Bowling Green (K3'.), Nashville (Tenn.), Chickamauga, Mission llidge, Lookout Mountain, Atlanta, etc. After the close of the war. he went to Chicago, and was in the jewelry business there one year; thence to New York, in the same business, remaining over four j-ears, and again returning to Chicago, where he remained in the jewelry business three years, and for six j-ears as Secretary and Treasurer of the Marietta Barge Line Co. In 1881, he returned to Canton, and entered into business with his brother, where he intends to remain. He was married in 1864. to Miss Helen M. Garlick, of :\liehigan. They have five children - Mary L., .James II., Helen H., Etta L. and Carrie. Mr. Bockius is a member of the Masonic fraternity, of the K. of H. and G. A. II.

JOSEI'H A. BOUR,ofElsass &Bour, furniture. Canton ; is a native of Canton, and son of Nicholas and Catharine (Deville) Bour. His father was a native of France ; his mother of

Belgium ; the former came to Stark Co. in 1835; the latter, with her parents, about 1837 ; the3- were married in Canton, where thej- have since resided. The father has been a business man of Canton for many years, but is now living retired. He served as Postmaster of Canton from 1852 until 1860. Our subject is the fourth child of a famil}' of ten children ; he was an attendant of the Canton schools until 22 years of age, when he went into the office of Judge Meyer, in 1870, remaining with him until 1874, in practice. He was admitted to the bar in 1874, but, on account of ill-health, could not continue practice. He then engaged at farming for one year, and tiien removed to New Castle, Penn., where ho engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, remaining there until Februar3', 1879, when he returned to Canton, and has since then been associated with .1. C. Elsass. He has served one term as Deputy County Clerk, and one 3'ear as Deput3' County Treasurer; is a member of the Legion of Honor and the C. M. B. A. He was married in 1874 to Miss Mar3' Kegler, of Massillon ; they have one child, Eleanor.

DAVID S. BEGGES, merchant. Canton ; is a son of James and Mar3- (Slusser) Begges; the former, an earl3' and prosperous merchant of Canton, died while in the prime of life, and the latter, the daughter of Philip Slusser, one of Stark Co.'s earliest pioneers, David S. is now about 50 years of age, and owns and conducts one of the largest queensware establishments of the county, which is located at Canton. He was educated principally in the Canton schools, finishing, however, at Scott's Academ3', of Steubenville, Ohio. He began his business career as a salesman, and was connected with different mercantile houses of Canton, until In; sul)se(|uently engaged in business on his own account, which he has since conducted successfull3'.

J. W. BARNABY, County Recorder, is the son of Joseph and Maria (Holies) Barnab3-. Joseph Barnaby became a resident of Stark Co, about 1836, and subsequently engaged in the mercantile business at Mount Ihiion for a number of years, and in 18(!] removed to Alliance, where he held the oflice of Justice of the Peace for a number of terms, and was .Mayor of the city at the time of his death, which occurred in April, 1877. J, W, has been a resident of the count3' during his life, and most of

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCIIEthe time has been identified witli tlie mercantile and banking business in Mount Union and Alliance in the capacity of salesman and bookkeeper, and in 1862 enlisted us a private in Co. F, of the 115th 0. V. I., serving with his company and regiment one year, when he was detailed as Clerk at Headquarters. Department of the Ohio, where he spent the remaining two years of his term of service. Upon being mustered out of the service in 1865, he returned to Alliance. In 1871, he accepted the position of Deputy Auditor of Stark Co., under Edwin A. Lee. Mr. Lee resigning about two months before the expiration of his term of office, Mr. Barnaby was ajjpointed to till the unexpired term. In 1879. his name being proposed and brought before the Republican Convention, he received the nomination as their candidate for the ensuing term of Recorder of Stark Co., raid at the October election of 1879, he was elected by a majority of 165 votes. In January of 1880, he took formal possession of the office, and has since been engaged in the discharge of the duties devolving upon iiim.

0. T. BROWNING, retired; Canton; was born in Stoniugton, Conn., March 31, 1806; his childhood was spent on the farm, where he lived until he was 13 years of age, he then engaged with a (rroton merchant as clerk, and was engaged in clerking for eleven years in Groton and Middletown. In 1830, he purchased a stock of goods in New York and shipped the same to Cleveland, not knowing whereto locate, although Cleveland was where he intended to locate. He was unable to procure a salesroom and he shipped his goods to Canton and opened a store, and continued in the business until 1848. During these few years he had accumulated considerable money. He started branch stores in Mansfield, Ohio ; Lancaster, Ohio ; Jackson, III., and Benton, Mo. He purchased the mill property known as the Fogle Mill, built by Dr. Fogle in 1834. He has been engaged in the milling business up to the present time. In 1834, he united in marriage with Miss Klnora, daughter of Dr. Wm. Fogle, who was a native of Pennsylvania. She died in 1840, aged 24 years. She left one child - Oren F., who has the supervision of his father's mill. In 1849, he married for his second wife, Miss Frances McTaggert, of Philadelphia, Penn. She died in 1866, aged 39 years. She was the mother of two daughters.

one now living, AimaC; she is now the wife of Dr. George Foster, of Westerly, R. I. Mr. Browning is a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church.

L. BTKCHELE. of the firm of L. Biechele & Bro., stoves, tin-ware, cooper work, etc., Canton ; is a native of Baden, Germany. He was born in the year 1826. At the age of 17. he was apprenticed to the tinner's trade. Upon finishing his trade, he was drafted for the army, but, owing to his parents residing in America (thej- having moved previously), he was released, and, in company with his brother Gustavus, came to this country and settled in Canton, where his brother and some relatives lived. His fatherdied in Germany. His mother, step-father, brother and sister were on a steamer on the Mississippi, and all met their deaths from the blowing up of the steamer. Our subject worked for Mr. D. H. Harmon, in Canton, about six years. He then, in company with his brother Gustavus, engaged in the present business, which at first was small, and has gradually grown to its present proportions. Mr. Biechele has served one term in the City Council. In July, 1853, he married Jliss Louisa Held, a native of Germany. Of their six children, four are living - George, Laura (now Mrs. Lewis Wernett). Rosie and Nettie.

PHILO PARSONS BUSH, engineer and manufacturer. Canton ; was born in East Hampton, Conn., March 15, 1836. He belongs to a family of mechanics, who trace their lineage back to the early settlers of America. Through his mother, whose maiden name was Lydia Strong, he comes from Puritau stock and is connected with one of the most numerous families of New England. He was the ninth in a family of ten children, five of whom are living. At the age of 8, on account of the death of his mother and consequent breakingup of tiie family, he went into a brass molding shop, in Westerly, Rhode Island, where he remained one year. His early education in the schools was very limited, but his industrial training in the shop was verj- thorough and practical. From Westerly he went to New London, Conn., where he engaged to work in a machine shop, where he continued until he was 22 years of age. His next employment was in a steel die manufactory at New Haven, where he remained until the breaking-out of the rebellion. In 1861, he enlisted in the threemonths service under Col. (afterward Gen.) Terry, and was in the first battle of Bull llun. In June, 18(12, he re-enlisted for three years as principal musician of the 14th Conn. V. F. He participated in the battles of South Mountain, Antietani and Fredericksburg ; during the engagement at Anlietam he was permanent!}' injured in the back by being struck with a rail knocked ofl' a fence by a shell. Bj- an order of the War Department, issued in 1863, he was released from the service and returned home, and began the manufacturing of macliinery with his brother. Later, while on a visit to ( )hio, he decided to locaU; in Canton and establish a machine shop, and in 1871 removed his machinery and some of his best workmen, and the new enterprise called the "Canton Sceam- Kngine Works " was started. The business became involved, but Mr. Bush sustained his credit, and began linsiness again with I'educed capital. He is now the sole proprietor of the Novelty Iron Works. Jan. ."50, 1857, he married >liss Melissa Godfrey, of New London, Conn. The}' had five children, of whom three are living ; of these Alfred ]j. and Frederick W. are employed as workmen in their father's manufactory, and the youngest, Philo P., is attending Public School. In 18C0, Jlrs. Bush died, and before his removal to Ohio in 1871, Mr. Bush married, on Feb. (i, of that3ear, Mrs. Sarah Adams, daughter of Samuel Jeffer}', an old sea captain of New London, Conn., who has borne him one child.

ERNKST BACHERT, firm of Baehert, Silk & Co., paper manufacturers, Canton ; is a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, (Jermany, and was born Dec 21, 18:^4. He lived in his native city until about 13 years of age, receiving in the meantime his education. His parents dying, he was taken to a large paper mill at Freiburg, where he learned the trade, serving there until he vvas 20 years of age, bujing his release from the array. He then came to the United SUites, landing in New York, in October, 1855, and came direct to Cleveland, Ohio. Ho at once found employment in a paper-mill, when^ he worked about six years and was then put in charge of one of the mills and conducted the same for about three years. He then formed the present company, came to Canton and bought the mill they now occupy, and which they improved and opened. Mr. Baehert took charge of the mill, and in 1871. in company with others, bought the paper-mill at Massilloii, forming a stock company, known as the '' Massillon Paper Co." lender his management the business has been successful and has increased largely. He was married in December, 1856, to Miss Barbara Silk, a native of (Jemiany, who eame to Cleveland when young. They have had ten children, eight of wiiom are living, viz. : John, Kate, Earnest A., William, Fannie, Edward, Frank and Allen. He is Kepublic.in in politics, and a member of the (ierman Itoformeil Church.

DR. P. H. BARR. druggist. Canton; was born Sept. ."!, 1836, and is the youngest of five children born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Dottawar) Barr, natives of Pennsylvania, where tliey were married. .Vbout the year 1830, the}' came to Ohio and .settled near Paris, in Stark (!o. He was an undertaker in the East, but after removing to Ohio, followed fiirming. He died in the year 1840; Mrs. Barr is still living on the old hom(^stea<l, and is now past 87 years of age. Our subject was born after the family moved to this county, and hence is an "Ohio man ;" he lived at home until he was 15, then went to La Payette. Tnd.. where he remained two years, working at carriage trimming ; he then returned home, and attended a select school at Paris for three \ears. He had been reading medicine for some time, and after leaving school, came to Canton, and formed a partnership with Dr. ('. J. (Jeiger, with whom he had been reading. I'nder the firm nanie of Geigcr & Barr, they carried on the drug business where Mr. Barr now has his store. In 1850, Dr. Barr attended a course of lectures at Jefferson College, Philadelphia, and in 18()0, having abandoned the idea of practice, graduated at the College of Pharmacy, in Philadelphia, He returned to Canton, and remained until 1863, when he sold his interest to Dr. Geiger, and opened a store in Alliance, with his brother-in-law, T. G. Hare, as a partner. P. H. Barr & Co. conducted this business until the death of Dr. Geiger, in 1876, when he (Barr) bought the Canton store, and again removed to this city, retaining his interest in the Alliance store. In 1869, he was a prime mover in the organization of the First National Bank of Alliance, and upon the completion of its organization, he was made Vice President, and continued as such until after his removal to Caniw^ ton. In 1 879, be became one of the organizers of tlie Canton Bank, of which he was made President, and in 1880 the charter was changed to a National banlc, he retaining the oftice of President. He was married, July 14, 1859, to Miss Ada P., daughter of Dr. Geiger, his old partner ; she is a native of Starli Co. By this marriage there have been seven children, of whom six are living - Minnie L., Winnie G., Fannie E., Daisy D., Bessie B. and Fred. 0.

DR. AUSTIN C. BRANT, physician. Canton ; was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, July 12. 1*852, and in addition to the public school course of his neighborhood, he received a collegiate course at the Vermillion Institute and the Lebanon Normal School. He began reading medicine in 1872, with Dr. T. S. Hunter, of Asliiund. < )Uu), and in 1877 he graduated at the Belk'vue Hospital. New York City, after which he took a course of private study, including surgical and physical diagnosis. He began practice in February, 1878, at Canton, where he has since remained. He is a member of the State Medical Association, of the Union Medical Association of Northeastern Ohio, and the Stark County Medical Society, of which he has been Secretary for the past three years. For two years he has served as a member of the Canton City Board of Health, and phj'sician to the jail for one year. In January, 1881, he was elected by the City Council to the office of City Physician.

GUSTAVUS BIECHELE, of the firm of L. Biechele & Bro., stoves, tinware, etc.. Canton ; was born in Baden, Germany, in the year 1828 ; he earlj- learned the stone cutter's and mason's trades, and in 1847 he came to the United States, and served two years at blacksmithing. In 1850, he went to California, via New Orleans and the Nicaragua route, and worked some six or eight months at mining in Nevada Co., his wages averaging $36 per day ; the surface digging played out, and he and eleven others, all from Canton, Ohio, each took a claim on the quartz lead, and began making a tunnel ; they worked for six months, day and night, and put the tunnel 300 yards into the mountain, striking a lead, but other miners had passed a law which enabled them to close the tunnel and occupy the lead ; the twelve beat the first suit, but, for want of funds, preferred to sell out at $800 each. He then went to Alameda Co., when another compan}' of twelve men (part of the first twelve) made a canal along the hills and brought water into the mines, to complete which they ran in debt $45,000, they giving water privilege for the amount, paying $40,000 of the debt in six months ; the water then became scarce, and they cut another canal, fourteen miles long, as a feeder to the first one. The following summer our subject came to Canton, and he and his brother L. engaged in their present business. In 185C, he married Mary Anna Lothamer, a native of France, who came to Canton, Ohio, when young ; they had nine children, of whom seven are living.

J. F. BAUHOF, Canton Marble Works, Canton ; is a native of Switzerland ; he was born March 1, 1834 ; his father, a German by birth, was a baker in the citj' of Berne. At the age of 17, J. F. came to Cleveland, Ohio, where he had a brother and sister living ; his brother was working in the marble business, and J. F. worked for the same party for two years ; he then went to Toledo, where he remained three years, working in the same business ; and then, after working two years longer in Cleveland, he came to Canton, and he and his brother R. opened the Canton Marble Works. In 1875, J. F. became the sole proprietor of the business, he buying his brother's interest. They started with nothing but their own labor, where the Opera House now stands, and two years later came to the present location, 36 E. Tuscarawas, which property they bought. The business is successful, and now employs six to I'ight men, and do all classes of granite and marble work. In 1858, he married Miss Catharine Rist, a native of German}'. They have three children, viz.: Albert, Edward and Louisa.

WILLIAM BERtr, manufacturer of carriages, wagons, and repairer. Canton ; is a native of Gettysburg, Penn. ; he was born in the 3'ear 1832. His early life was spent in the neighboring counties ; in 1846 they moved to Pittsburgh. William worked at cutting nails, and assisted his father, who was a wagon manufacturer. He finally apprenticed himself to wagon making in Allegheny City, and completed his trade at the age of 23, and opened a shop in tliat city, where he married Miss Margaret Stephens, of Washington Co,, Penn. In his 24th year he came to Ohio, and bought and built a place in Dunganon, Columbiana Co., where he conducted business for nine years. He then sold out and came to Canton, Ohio

(J 866). and has followed his business here since. He]does a flrst-class job of home-made work, and makes a specialty of repairing. Of a family of eleven children, nine are living.

JO'f^El'H BIECIIKLK. manufacturer of soaps, etc., Canton. Thi.s gentleman is a native of Germany, but has been for many years a resident of Canton, of which place he has grown to be one of the leading citizens, lie succeeded his brotiicr. Mr. C. Hicchcle, in liusiness, who founded the Inisiness over tiiirty years ago. The manufacture was begun in a small way, and gradually grew to its present proportions ; the main building now occupied is a two-storj" brick, covering an area of T.'txii'Mi feet, and an extensive trade is eslal)lishi'd in all their brands of manufacture, to which Mr. Biechele gives his personal attention. He is also identified with the insurance interests of the city, he being President of the Canton Mutual.

LAWRENCE BECHEL, blacksmith. Canton ; is a native of Stark Co., Ohio, He was born in Canton Hec. 17, 1830, and is seventh in a family of thirteen born to Phillip and Kosanna (Chandel) Bechel. They were natives of Alsace, France. They married in their native land, and came to Canton Nov. 28, 1830. He was a blacksmith, and followed his trade in Canton for many years. Latterly, he followed loi'k-smithing. He died Oct. 10, 1855. Mrs. Bechel died .March 14, 186(1. Of their familv, our subject and iiis four sisters - Mrs. Melvin, Mrs. Baxter, .Mrs. Heigler and Mrs. Becher, all of Canton - are the only survivors. Our subject has always lived in his native city, residing on his present place since he was less than 2 years of age. He early assisted his father in the shop, and engaged regularly therein when about 16 years of age, and, excepting about two years, has followed the business since. He has served in the City Council of Canton for two terras, also as Township Trustee for three years. Nov. 22, 1855, he married Miss Maria I'hillips. a native of .\lsace, France. She came to Canton with her parents. Of eight children born to this marriage, seven are living, viz. : (Miarles B., Henry J., Mary, Emma, Clara, Francis and Mcna.

ROBERT A. CASSIKY. editor and proprietor of the Canton Urjnih/itun : was born at Blairsville, Penn., Dec, 2(1, 1839. In July, 1856, he entered the office of the True American to learn the printing trade, in his native town ; in February following he removed to Bellefonte, Penn., where he linished his trade in the office of the (^eutcr Ihiiiticnit, and pursued his calling until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. H, of the 148th Penn. \ . I., and at the organization of the regiment he was appointed Principal Musician, in which position he served until the clos(! of the war. In 1860, he was married to .Miss Carrie M. Johnson, of Bellefoute, Penn. They removed from Penns3lvania to Canton, Oliio. in August, 1865, and for a few months Mr. Cassidy was emplo3ed on the Siiirk ('riiiiitii III iiiililiran. After a brief engagement in other kinds of business, he entered the employ of E. Rail & Co., manufacturers of mowers, reai)ers and threshers, and in October, 1870, was elected actuary of the concern, and continued in that position until October. 1880, when he established the ('itntmi Jlcptihliccin. Jlr. and Mrs. Cassidy have a family of six children. Since his residence in Canton he has been continuously identified with the manage ment of municipal afl^'airs, as a member of the City Council, Boards of Education and Board of Health.

HENRY A. CAVNAH, book-keeper, Canton ; son of Mr. S. Cavnah, who was one of Canton's early manufacturers. He became a resident of Canton in 1832. where he worked at his trade (that of a wheelwright) until about 185(1, when he began the manufacture of furniture, doing his first work with the old-style fool lathe. He made rapid progress in the business, and in 1861 he had a stock of about $10,(I0(», and employed twenty-five men. In 1861, he began the wholesale trade, which he continued until 18(!5, when he sold out and went to Indiana, and is now a resident of Bourbon, of that State. The son, Henr}- A., was born in Canton, in 1844, and remained with his father most of the time until the breaking-out of the rebellion of 1861, when he enlisted in Co, 1, ()4th O. V. I., for three years service, after serving which he veteranized. He enlisted as a private, and was in the ranks for abont three years. At the battle of Stone River he was promoted to Sergeant. In 1864, he was detailed Chief Clerk in Cumberland Hospital, and had charge of the death records, furloughs, etc. He participated in many of the hardfought battles, among which was the battle of Shiloh. April 6. 1862; siege of Corinth, May.

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18G2. They then went on Buell's famous ' march, after this the battle of Perry ville. They then followed Kirby Smith to Hall's Gap, K3'. ; then up to Nashville, Tcnn., for winter quarters. Dec, 31, 1862, they fought at Stone River until Jan. 3, 1863; then went in camp at Mnrfreesboro for six months. Their next battle was Tullahonia, then followed Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, and the famouseharge of Mission Uidge; thence to the siege of Knoxville. and from there to a )5lace called main's Cross Roads, Tenn., where the regiment veteranized on Jan. 1, 1804. He came home on a furlough, and returned in the following March. Shortly after returning to duty, they went on the memorable Atlanta campaign. After the battle of Nashville, the regiment was on its waj' to Richmond, when Lee surrendered. They were mustered out in January, 18GC. After leaving the army, Mr. Cavnah went to Texas for a short time, and then to Bourbon, Ind., where he remained about four years. He then returned to Canton, and was with H. H. Myers for about five and a half years, and ihen changed to his present position - chief bookkeeper for Bucher, Gibbs &Co. He is a member of the (i. A. R., and agent of Canton Post, No. 25. He is also a member of K. of H. In 1867, he married Miss Mary, daughter of John Neesz. She died in 1873, leaving him one son and one daughter. In 1876, he married Miss Sail}-, daughter of Robert Van Horn. One son and a daughter are the fruits of his second marriage. Mr. Cavnah has been a member of the United Brethren Church for the past eleven j'ears, and is their local minister.

C. B. CAMPBELL, carpenter, Canton; Superintendent of the large manufacturing establishment of John Banner ; has been a resident of Canton for about thirteen j'ears, his native place being Dane Co., Wis., where his father (see sketch of James Campbell) resided for some years. In 186;>, he began learning his trade with his father, with whom he remained until 1874. In 1875, he built the first case for Mr. Banner. He was married in 18G5, to Miss C. L., daughter of Thomas C. Cuningham. Two children ha\e been born to them. Mr. Campbell is a member of the I. 0. U. W., and is, though a young man, one who has for a number of years filled a responsible position. '

Kuhns, proprietors of the Steel Spring manufactor\', known as the Canton Spring Company ; is a native of Stark County, of which his parents became settlers as early as 1834. In 1853, he began work for Ball, Aultman & Co., and subsequently worked for E. Ball. He changed again and became identified with the firm of Ballard, Fast & Co., and in 1878, began business on his own account in a part of the old Ballard, Fast & Co.'s shop. The space occupied by the firm at present is about 40x450 feet. They give employment to about seventy-five men, and have a monthly paj'-roll of $3,000. Annually they use about four hundred tons of steel, and have a sale of maimfactured goods of about $150,000. They are live, energetic business men, and have, by their own energy and good financiering, placed themselves among the leading manufacturers of Canton.

JAMES CAMPBELL, lumber. Canton, whose name is familiar to the citizens of Canton, is a native of Poitage Co., Ohio, and was born in 1818. His earlier life was .spent in a new country, with but little opportunity of obtaining an education. At about 18 years of age, he began serving an apprenticeship of three and one half years, at learning the trade of a carpenter. During this time he received $36 per year, but was obliged to buy his own clothing. Having friends in the state of Mississippi, after finishing his trade, he went to Vicksburg, and engaged in work. He was at "jour " work in the South about four years, when he returned North, and engaged in work in Canton. He has §ince remained a resident of this city, except a short time spent in Iowa. It was during his stay in that State that the war of the rebellion broke out. He entered the Federal army in September, 1861, and continued in the service of his country until September, 1865. He entered the service as a private, in Co. L., 3d W. V. C, and was mustered out as Captain of Co. D. During the four years of his service his command was on duty west of the Mississippi River. He is now Quartermaster of this post of the Grand Army of the Republic. In their business, the firm of Campbell & Son, stand second to none in Stark Countj'. The firm was formerly Campbell, Eck & Co., but on April 1, 1881, changed to the present proprietors. Their business is now confined to the lumber trade and to the manufacture of builders' supplies, though formerlj' they did contracting and building, and as an evidence of their enterprise, the Starl< County Court House, and the First Baptist Church of Canton, as well as many other private and public buildings, are still standing as monuments of their workmanship. A little of the genealogy and history of the family may be of much interest in connection with the above. The grandfather of our subject - by tile same name - was a native of Scotland ; his father, John Campbell, was a native of Soutli Carolina, and his mother, Rebecca Marshall, was a native of Chester Co., Penn. James was the eighth child, and fifth son born to them of a family of seven .sons and three daughters. John Campbell became a resident of Marlborough Tp. in 1808, though he remained but a few j'ears and then removed just across the line to Portage County. Our subject, married Miss Susan Eck. whose people were among the early comers to Stark County. Four children have been born to them, viz.: Joseph M., now of the firm of J. Campbell & Son.; Charles B., for the past four years Superintendent for J. Danuer. of Canton; Amanda, (deceased), and James F., for the past three years a resident of Canon City, Colorado, and at present, a stockholder and cashier of the Fremont County Bank, where he began on a salary of S40 per month.

HKXRY CORL, of (Jorl & Rauk, Canton City Mills, Canton ; is a native of Lancaster Co., Penn., born Feb. 10, 1887. His mother died when he was about 7 years of age, and he went to live with an uncle who was a miller. Henry worked about the mill until he was Iti years of age ; he then engaged at another mill, and worked until 1855, when he came to Stark County and worked in a mill at Navarre, where his father had moved some years previous. From Navarre he went to a mill north of Massillon. after which he worked at various mills, and in February, 1880, in company with his brother-in-law. Mr. Rauk, bouglit the present mill, which they have continued since. In ]8(J4, he enlisted' in the IC.fith (). N. (i,, and served about four months, Feb, 15, 1860, he married Miss .Margaret Taylor, a native of Stark County, She died in 1872 ; of their four children, two an! living, viz. : Harrison and William. .March 4, 1S75, he married .^liss Sarah Rank, a native of Pennsylvania, They have three children, viz. : Howard, Kent and Isaac.

GEORGE COOK (deceased). Mr, Cook was born near Clinton, Summit Co,, Ohio, Feb, 2, 1827, and died at his home in Canton, Stark Co,, Ohio, May 3, 1879, In his youth he enjoyed the limited facilities offered by the common schools of his native place, and gained thereby a good practical education. At an early age he was thrown upon his own resources and made his start in life b^' learning the wagonmaker's trade, which he worked at in tireentown, Ohio, until 1849, and earl^- gave token of his future advancement. About the year 1849, in company with C. Aultman, Jacob and Lewis Miller, Col, Ephraim Ball and others, he came to (^'anton and established on a small scale a mower and reaper manufactory. In 18()5, the company- became a stock concern, of which Mr. Cook was a heavy sUjckholder and director. For man}- years he served as Assistant Superintendent and was universally esteemed and respected by the employes. Beginning with nothing but the sterling qualities of honesty and industry, he gradually amassed a handsome competency'. He also served faithfull}' and efficiently in his position as director of the Aultman, Miller it Co, manufacturing establishment, of Akron Ohio, The Akron Iron Co,, the First National Bank of Canton and the Valley Railroad, all commendable public enterprises, received his sanction and the impetus of his benevolence. He was a pronounced temperance man and in politics a Republican ; for over a scoi-e of years he was interested in the welfare of the society connected with the First Baptist Church of Canton, and for many years served as a member of the Board of Trustees of same. About two 3ears before his death, he was baptized into this church, and from that time became deeply interested in its spiritual welfare ; he officiated as Deacon, and honored that relation to the church as he had done all others in life. For his high spirit of benevolence he was well known, for besides his smaller benefactions, he contributed $30,000 to the erection of the beautiful church edifice, thus leaving a memorial, the benefits of which can be enjoyed by the whole community. His de- .sire to benefit humanity and his great .sympath}- with the unfortunate, were marked traits in his character, Mr, Cook married Dec, 5, 1857, Mary, a daughter of Samuel Wear}', of Marlborough, a noble, devoted, generous, Christian woman, who still resides in Canton, Three

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DR. S. A. CONKLIN, ph\sician, Canton ; is a native of Washington Co., Penn., and was born Feb. 10, 1841. He was brought up on the farm, receiving his education in the district schools and earl}' began teaching during the winter months. At the age of 20, he attended Millsboro xVormal School, receiving a certificate from it in 1862, after which he taught school, and in 1863, graduated from Dutl's Commercial College, at Pittsliurgh. He commenced reading medicine in 1864, with Dr. John Kelley, of Claysville, Washington Co., Penn., and in the spring of 1867, graduated from the Medical Department of the Western Reserve College, located at Cleveland, Ohio. Previous to his graduation, he practiced two years at Belle Vernon, Fayette Co., Penn., bis circumstances not permitting his continuous attendance at college. After graduating, he continued practice at Belle Vernon some five or six years, and then, in 1873, came to Canton, where he has since practiced. He is a member of the American Medical Association ; of the Union Medical Association, of Northeastern Ohio, and of the Stark County Medical Society, of which he has served as Secretary. He is also a member of the Board of Education - elected in 1880, and in 1881 was appointed Clerk of Board. In 1881. he was elected a member of the Board of Health by the City Council. He was married June 2, 1868, to Miss Laura Bugher, of Faj'- ette Co., Penn. They have three children, viz. : Harry, Lulu and Robert.

DR. INI. M. CATLIN, physician. Canton ; is a native of Herkimer Co., N. Y., and was liorn Aug. 15, 1846. He was brought up on his father's farm. Soon after his father's death, which occurred when he was but 9 years old, he hired out, for his board and clothes, going to school during the winter months ; and also received a course at the West Winfield Academy, taking the first prize for declamation. He continued on the farm until the age of 17, when he enlisted in Co. D, 46th N. Y."V. V. I., and served two years, participating in all the principal engagements during his term, among them, the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, the capture of Richmond, and was at the surrender of Lee at Appomattox. After his return from the arm}', his health not being good, he took up the study of medicine in the fall of

1865, with Dr. Nathan Spencer, of East Winfield, N. Y., and in 1868 he graduated from the Cleveland Homa'opathic Hospital College. A few months later he commenced practice at Brookfleld, N. Y., where he remained about three years, and then moved to Massillon, Ohio, in 1871 ; he came on a tour of inspection, and was so well pleased that he concluded to remain. He practiced four yeai-s at Massillon. and then moved to Canton, where he has since remained. He is a member of the American Institute of Homceopathy, and of the Ilomceopathic Medical Society of Northeastern Ohio ; of the latter he has been Secretary for two years. He was married Jan. 27, 1869, to Miss Rozella D. Clark, a native of Brookfield, N. Y. ; they have three children, viz. : Grace, Homer and Mary.

PETER CHANCE, lawyer. Canton; is a native of Harrison Co., Ohio, and was born in 1 835. He is a son of Perry and Lavina (Reuble) Chance ; his father was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother of Virginia; his grandfather, Benjamin Chance, settled on the Ohio River, and ran the first white man's ferry between Wheeling and Wellsville, at a very early day ; subseiiuently removing to Harrison Co., where he died ; his maternal grandfather, Reuble, was one of the pioneers of Harrison Co., Ohio ; his parents were married there, and engaged in farming their some j'ears ; they came to Stark Co. in 1827, settling in Lexington Tp., where his father cleared the land upon which Alliance now stands; he sold to parties who subsequently laid out the city, and removed to Washington Tp., farming there for some fifteen years, and then moving back to Lexington, where the remainder of his days were passed. Of a family of ten children our subject is the sixth child. He passed his earlier years upon the farm, and at the age of 19 went to learn the blacksmith's trade, working at it for four months, when, by the premature discharge of a cannon, he lost his left hand, which prevented his further work at that calling. He soon after came to Canton and began attending a select school, and soon after began teaching, together with the duties of Deputy Sheriff under George M. Webb, Sherifl', continuing for four years. In 1852, he was elected Recorder of Stark Co.. and in 1855 was re-elected, serving in all six years ; while Recorder he was appointed Mayor of Canton by the Council, and the following spring elected by the people, serving three terms. After his term of office as Recorder had expired, he was connected with the Ball .^ranufacturinu; Company, as Clerk for two years, and for four sessions was Sergeant-at- Arms of the Assembly-, at Columbus. Prior to his election as Recorder, he had made the stud}- oflaw a specialty, readingwith Dunbar. In 18(j2. he was eleeled SlicrinTof llie county, and subsequently served a second term, durint; which time he was admitted to the bar. After his term of office as Sherift" had expired, he was engaged at farming in the township for a number of years, subsequently beconjing connected with the Canton Bridge Couqiany, as Treasurer, which association lasted two years. He then opened a law office in Canton, to the practice of which he has since given his attention. Mr. Chance, in all of the numerous offices to which lie has been selected, has administered the duties with honor and fidelity ; he has also been Treasurer of the city, and was one of the organizers of the Gas Company, and has been President and Secretary of that organization. He was united in marriage in 1858 to Miss Ellen Scott, of Philadelphia, Penn. ; they have seven children - Walter S., a lawyer, formerly in practice in Canton, is now in the Custom House in Philadelphia: George W,, with the Russell Co., Canton; Norman H., a jeweler in Canton ; Jennie May, P. Wade. Perry Robert and Lorenzo Whiting. Mr. Chance had three brothers, two now living - Henry Chance, known as the "Buckeye Broadaxe.' a prominent lecturer on temperance, and a resident of Wood Co., Ohio ; Jesse Chance, a carpenter and farmer of Eaton Co., Mich. ; and Perry Chance, a school teacher, who was a graduate of the Medical Cellege of Cleveland, and a practicing physician ; he was in the service, and while there contracted a disease which was the cause of his death, several years after, while a resident of Minnesota.

JOHN F. CLARK, Secretarv Canton Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Canton ; is a native of Washington Co., Penn. He was raised on the farm where he lived for twenty-seven years; he conducted his father's stock business, and on becoming 27 he removed to Iowa, where he farmed on his own account, in Lee Co., for about six years. In August, 18()4. he came to Canton, Ohio, and engaged as local agent in the fire and life insurance business. In 1870, he, with others, organized the present Canton Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of which he became the Secretary, and after about seven months he was elected President ; in June, 1870, he resigned his position, and became Secretar}-, holding that office at the present time. In 1856, he married Miss Pamela M. Alexander, a native of Washington Co. ; by the marriage there have been born four children. Mr. Clark is a Republican, and was a member of the first convention that party held in his native county. He is also a member of and closely associated with the Presbyterian Church.

W. A. CREECH. Treasurer Peerless Reaper Company. Canton. This gentleman came to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1871, locating at Alliance, where he became book-keeper for the Alliance Rolling Jlill Company, and in 1875 he came to Canton, and served as Deputy Auditor, and was appointed Auditor in 1879. .\bout the same time he was elected Treasurer of the Peerless Reaper Company, and accepted the latter position, appointing a deputy to act in his place as Auditor; he has continued his position as Treasurer since.

W. B. DEWEES, hats, caps and gents" furnishing goods, Canton ; is a son of George M. Dewces, who was well known all over the county as a man of fine education and a superior artist and mechanic. He came to Stark Co. from Penns^dvania, about 1859, locating in Osnaburg Tp., where he continued to reside until his death. He took a great interest in politics, and was a superior banner painter, in which line he was not excelled ; he was also a fine engraver, and possessed wonderful mechanical genius. The subject of this sketch was born in Pennsylvania, and since the age of 14 has been engaged in active mercantile life. He came to Stark Co. in 1800 and in 1862 came to Canton and engaged as clerk for R. C. Kimball, in the dry goods line, remaining with him for about four years ; he next engaged in the grocery business, with a partner ; subsequentl}- returning to the dry goods business, at which he continued with dittcrent parties until 1867, when he purchased the stock of Miller, in the hat and cap business in Opera Block ; subseciuently removing to the Eagle Block, where he remained until 1868, when he removed to his present location. His stock has been increasing each year, until, at the present time, it comprises a magnificent line in all of its departments, and is as full and complete as can be found in any house in any of the larger cities. Mr. Dewees is a popular business mau. an enterprisinj; and valuable citizeu. He was united in marriage in 1859 to Miss Elizabeth Lape, of Pennsylvania. Thej' have three children living - William W., Sadie and Lizzie.

GEORGE DEUBLE. jewelry. Canton. The pioneer jeweler of Canton is a native of Schuylkill Co.. Fenn. His father, George W. I>euble, was a native of Baden. German}-, as was also his mother. Their first locating in the United States was in Phihidelphia. from whence they removed to Schuylkill Co. Penu., where their two sons were born, our subject and an older brother. Martin. In 1832. the family became residents of Stark Co. The father engaged in the jewelry trade in Canton, which he conducted until 1851. when he retireil. and the business was conducted by the sons until the death of Martin, which occurred in 1875. since which time it has been in the hands of the present proprietor. So much of his life has been spent in Canton in connection with different social societies as to have made him well known. He and family are members of the German Reform ed Church, his wife being the daughter of the Rev. P. Herbruck. Pastor of the German Reformed Church of Canton, and one of the oldest and best known ministers of the cit}'. Mr. Deiible has been organist in this church since he was tifteen years old. He is also a meml)er of the order of A., F. & A. M.; is a Democrat, and. in the spring of 1881. he was made a member of the School Board of Canton. He is in every way worthy to be identified with the mercantile or social interests of a city, and his present good reputation is proof of the esteem and confidence of the community.

JOHN BANNER, manufacturer of revolving book and goods cases. Canton : was born in Canton March 10. 1823, and is a son of Jacob and Anne (Slusser) Danner, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of whom came to Ohio about the year 1812 with his parents, who were also natives of Pennsylvania. He was raised on the farm in Pennsylvania, and learned the gunsmith's trade, and. upon coming to Ohio, engaged in that trade in Canton. He was a great hunter, and, it is said, killed the last wolf in Stark (jO. He died in 1844 ; his widow, at the age of 79 j-ears, is still living with her daughters in Cant<3n. John (subject) was raised in Canton, and at the age of 13, became a clerk for Martin

Wikidal, and remained with him four j^ears ; then went to Massillon, where he was similarly emploj'ed, until at the end of five 3-ears. he engaged in clothing business on his own account for four 3-ears. and then removed to Canton, continuing in the same business most of the time, until 1876. when he sold out. He is of an inventive turn, and has taken out letters patent on some twenty or more inventions of his owu in the past fifteen years, among which are patents on sleeping-cars, now embodied in the Woodrutr and Pullman Cars. He patented the Revolving Book and Goods Cases in 1874, and has since made several improvements. Since 187t). he has ilevotcd his entire attention to its manufacture, largely increasing it. until at the present time, he sells goods in every State and Territor}- in the Union and in foreign countries, employing some twenty-five skilled workmen. Mr. D. has served a number of terms on the School Board and in the City Council, and has been Whig and then Republican in politics ; has been a member of the Baptist Church since 1842. and taken an active interest in its affairs. He and his wife are the only two original members of the Baptist Church now left, which was organized in 1849. He was married Oct.' 4, 1847, to Miss Theresa A. Millard, a native of Pennsylvania. Her father was first cousin to Millard Fillmore, A'ice President of the United States, under Zacharv Tayloi'. By this marriage there were seven children, six of whom are liviug - Mary, Alice, Hattie 'now Mrs. Campbell, of Caiion City. Col,). Esther. John Millard and Almina.

Z. M. DAVIS, of B. M. Davis & Co., millers. Canton ; is a native of Chester Co., Peun., and was born Aug. 2, 1817. His father. Zaccheus Davis, was a miller, and Z. M. was brought up to the same business, living in his native county until 1852. From 1843 to 1852. he was on the Philadelphia & Columbia Railroad (now Pennsylvania Central) as fireman and engineer. In 1852, he came to Canton, Ohio, and run on the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad (now P., Ft. W. & C. Railroad) for five years. In 1857, he rented a mill seven miles north of Canton, and operated it for four 3ears, after which he removed to Canton, and run a mill just south of the city for James A. Saxton two 3'ears, when, in company with David Lind, he built the BJuckeye Mills of Canton. Thej- continued in the business about three years, when Mr. D.

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sold out and built his present mill, known as the '- Snow-flake Mills. " having five run of buhrs. and has continued in the business ever since, his son Zeb. being his partner. .Mr. Davis has served on tiie Canton School Board for six years. He was married in January. 1841. to Miss Sara!) Essick, a native of Chester Co.. Penu. They liave five children, viz. : Ann E. (now Mrs. B. F. Raff, of Canton), Zebula (a miller). Annetta. Lillie G. (a teacher), and Cora, also a teacher. Mr. Davis is a Democrat in politics.

A. J. DOUDS, dentist. Canton : was born Nov. 17. 1837. in Stark Co.. Ohio, and is a son of David B. and .^Iary Ann (f^ssig) I>ouds, natives of Franklin Co., Penn.. where thev married, and came to Ohio in 1835. settling in Lake Tp.. where they followed farming. He was also a plasterer. He died in 1873, and she in 1875. A. J. was brought up on the farm until 17. when he went into the shops of C. Aultman & Co. at Canton, remaining two years. He took an early interest in dentistry, and at 19 he became a student of Dr. G. S. Beatty, now of Akron, continuing with him about one and a half years, when Beatty sold out and moved away. He then began practice on his own account, and three years later took a course of lectures in the Pennsylvania Dental College. Philadelphia, graduating in 1861. after which he resumed his practice in Canton, continuing it ever since. He is the oldest practitioner in the city. and. with one exception, the oldest in the county. After graduating he enlisted in Co. A. 19th O. y. I. and. after serving some eight mouths, was transferred to Hospital Steward, but being in bad health, was discharged in 1862. May 5. 1863, he was married to Miss Almira Fringer. a native of Fayetteville, Penn. Thov have had six children, five of whom are living, viz. : Frank. Jessie, Herman, (reorgiana, Rebecca, Homer (dead). .Mr. Douds is a member of the State Dental .Society, and the Northern Ohio Society, of which he has served as Secretarv-

DIEBOLD BROTHERS, grocers, located at No. 47 East Tuscarawas St.. Canton ; commenced business Jan. 1. 1881. and are now doing an extensive trade. Their stock is large, and embi-aces everything in the grocery and provision trade, and is well and conveniently displayed in one of the largest salesrooms in the citv. C. M. Diebold is a native of Ohio, and. previous to his mercantile venture, was associated with his father in the Diebold Safe Works of Canton. William H. Diebold is als<j a native of Ohio; was connected in business with his father, and subse<iuently a commercial traveler for a Cincinnati house, until he became connecte<l with his brother in the grocery trade. Messrs. Diebold Bros, have been educated for business life, and possessing, as they do, enterprising and progressive views, are bound to make their business life a success.

H. C. ELLISON, banker. Canton ; is a descendant of one of Stark County's early pioneers. He is the son of John and Mary (Vaughn) Ellison, and the grandson of Samuel Ellison. The latter settletl in JIarlboroughTp. about the year 1810. the former at that date being about 10 years old. and. after arriving at man's estate, he continued to reside in Marlborough Tp.. and was one of the three gentlemen who founded the town of Marlborough of that township. H. C. is a native of Marllx)rough. where he remained until he was 14 years old. when he went to Alliance, where he was afterward for a time engaged in business. In 1862. he enlisted - as a private in Co. F. 115th O. V. I., for a threeyears' terms of service - Capt. A. J.* Ware and Col. T. C. Boone. He was promoted to the rank of Adjutiint. and served as such about thirty months of the term of his service. June 30 1865. he was musteretl out and returned to Alliance, where for a time he was engaged in the dry goods trade in the capacity of salesman, and was engaged in this business until elected by the Republican party to the office : of Auditor of Stark County for a two ; vears term. At the close of his first term of service as Auditor, he was re-elected to the same office for a term of three years. Returning to Alliance, he accepted the position of Cashier of the First National Bank of that city, I and remained there until in May of 1879. when he came to Canton to organize the Canton City Bank, which was then a private banking house of a $50,000 paid-up capitiU. In August. 1880, received a charter, and changed to National banking, under the name of the City National Bank, and increase<l their capital to $100.0110. Mr. Ellison still continuing as Cashier. He is a member of the Massillon Commandery, No. 4, A., F. & A. M.: also a member of the G. A. R. HENRY EVERHARD. retired farmer : P. O. Canton : was Iwm in Washington Co., Penn.,

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Aug. 6, 1803, and is a son of Henry and Mary M. (Hewett) Everhard, natives of Pennsylvania. Henry, Sr., learned the potter's trade, and when he came liome from his apprenticeship he enlisted under Gen. St. Clair to fight the Indians, and was one of the few who escaped from St. Clair's memorable defeat. He worked at the potter's trade at different places until 1809, when he removed to Ohio, and settled in Plain Tp., Stark Co.. where he built a saw and grist-mill. He died there in 1840. his wife having died twenty years before, when he married Mrs. Dager ; she also died a few }'ears previous to his death. Henry, Jr., lived at home until he was 25 years of age, and was brought up on the farm, enjoying the usual log cabin school facilities. He was married in June. 1828, to Miss Rebecca Slanker, a native of Maryland ; she died about 186B. By this marriage there were seven children, five of whom are living - Lewis, lives in Manchester ; Maria, now Mrs. Wirrich, of Massillon ; Henry, also in Massillon ; Martha A., lives in California ; Sarah C, now Mrs. Williams, in California. After the death of his wife he retired to Massillon. where he lived about three years ; he there married Mrs. Housley, find then moved to her home in Illinois ; after remaining one and a half 3'ears, they returned to Canton, where they have since resided. Mr. E. was a Whig, and afterward a Repul)lican, and a member of the Lutheran Church ever since he arrived at maturity.

(JEORGE EBERSOL, retired farmer ; P. O. Canton ; was l)orn in Franklin Co., Penn., May 31, 1812, and is a .son of Henry and Mary E. (Waltraan) Ebersol, natives of Pennsylvania, where they were maiTied, and where she died, in 1813, leaving two children. He married again to Caroline Lineroad, in 1814, and removed to Ohio in 1818 by wagon, and settled in Columbiana Co., where he lived until 1828, when he moved into Stark Co., and settled in Bethlehem Tp. He was a cabinet-maker by trade, and worked at the business, and also followed farming. In 1852, he removed to Huntington Co., Ind., where he followed the same business some years, and then retired to Roanoke. He died in 1876, at the advanced age of 92 years ; his wife died one j-ear later. They had eight children, of whom six are living. George (subject) lived at home until 1831, receiving a common education, when he left Bethlehem Tp., and went to Carroll Co., and engaged in farming and stock-raising, and also was largely interested in sheep raising. He was married in Noveml)er, 1834, to Miss Elizabeth Abrahams, a native of Cumberland Co., Penn., who came to Ohio with her parents in 1819. After their marriage they remained in Carroll Co. until 1865, when he moved into Stark, buying an interest in a farm two and a half miles south of Canton. After several changes in farms and residences, he retired to Canton in 1876, whore he has since lived. By their marriage they had eight children, five of whom are living, viz.: John M., Canton ; George L., Stark Co.; A. M., at home; Louisa, now Mrs. Lineroad ; Mary Elizabeth, now Mrs. Ilenrigh, Mahoning Co. Mr. Ebersol was a Whig, but is now Republican in politics, and has been a member of the Lutheran Church for more than forty years, and taken an active interest in its [prosperity.

J. C. ELSASS, of firm of Elsass & Bour, furniture, No. 11 Tuscarawas street. Canton ; is a native of Stark Co., and a son of Peter and Dorothy (Schaffer) Elsass, who were natives of Alsace, France. They emigrated to America about 1830, locating in Stark Co. His father died in 1H76, and his mother is still living in Canton. Our subject was born in Waynesburgh, and was in the employ of his father in the shoe trade there until 21 years of age. He then went upon his father's farm, upon which he remained for several years. In 1868, he removed to Canton and engaged in the meat business, continuing at that about five years. He then embarked in his present business, and has since continued at it. In 1870, he associated with him as partner Mr. J. A. Bour, under the firm name of Elsass & Bour, which partnership has continued until the present time. Mr. Elsass was married in 1873 to Miss Cora Strain, of Millersburg. They have two children - Charlie and Harry. This business house was established by J. C. Elsass in 1873, and in 1879 Mr. J. A. Bour became a member of the firm. Messrs. Elsass & Bour carr^' an extensive stock of furniture, complete in every particular, and are known as honorable and trustworthy business men.

LOUIS ENGEL, nurseryman and florist, Canton ; is a native of Hanover, Germany, he was born January 1, 1821. He was raised in his present business, and went to Montreal, Canada, in 1847, and followed his business there until 1853, when he came to the United States, first locating in Cincinnati, tlicnce to Middletown, Ohio, and in the spring of 1856, he came to Canton, and conducted a greenhouse and nur,sery for Mr. H. Meyers for five years. He then began in the business for himself, and after some four or five years lie bought the business of Mr. Meyers and has kept a full assortment of choice fruit and ornamental trees, plants, roses, etc., all of which are true to name, and in varieties proven the best for this soil and climate. Tiiough having but $75 when he first came to Canton, Mr. Eugel has by his energy and perseverance, coupled with honorable dealing in business, been successful in establishing himself as a reliable business man. and also in securing an ample competency. He married in Montreal, Mary Ann Krebs, and they have had eight children, all of whom were daughters, seven of whom are living.

JAMKS FKAUNFELTER, M. D.. Canton; is a native of Ashland Co., Ohio, and a son of John Fraunfeltor, a native of Pennsylvania, who settled in Ashland Co., Ohio, in ]84(), remaining a resident there until his death. Our subject educated himself after the age of eighteen years, attending Vermillion Institute, at Ilayesville, Ohio, and subsequently the academy at Savannah, Ohio. Deciding upon the profession of medicine for his life work, he entered the oflSce of T. S. Hunt, M. D.. of Ashland, receiving his advice and assistance in tlie prosecution of his studies for three years. He was a graduate of the Cincinnati Medical College in 1870, of the L. I. College Hospital, of New York, and of Joflerson College, Piiiladelphia. He immediately began to practice after the finish of his medical education, in Canal Fulton, in 1872, where he remained until 1881. His practice then was very successful and extensive, and became so arduous, that in 1881 he removed to Canton, believing that a city practice would be more pleasant. Although in Canton but a few months at the present writing, his success there is Battering and promising. His ollice is in the Bockius Block, south of the public scjuare. Dr. Fraunfelter formed a matrimonial alliance with Miss Kate Rosel>ur3', of .\shland County, in June, 1872. They have one child, Clarence E. Dr. Fraunfelter is one of the promising physicians of Ohio, commencing in earlv life with the determination to make the world the better for his being in it. His education was obtained by teaching school in winter sessions, and attending the academy in the summer. His teaching continued for six seasons, and in this, as in all other things, he made a success. He taught the last two years, at Orange, Ohio, where he established a fine reputation as a model teacher. During his practice in Canal Fulton, he was associated with Dr. Campbell from 1870 until 1881, and while together were interested in the drug trade there. While a resident there, he was the surgeon of the Tuscarawas Valley- 11. R., and >vas interested and foremost in all works of education and improvement. He also erected a brick block there, which he still owns. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the K. of H.

G. B. FOLSOM, livery. Canton ; is a native of the Empire State. He began business life in Cleveland, where for several years he was engaged in the grocery trade, subsequently changing into the liveiy business, at which he continued for some ten years. lie next engaged in business in Youngstown, Ohio, where for ten years he was in the groceiy and livery business, after whicli he came to Canton, where he has since resided and engaged in the liverjbusiness. Mr. Folsom conducts his business in first-class style ; has a large and commodious place of business, and does a thriving and profitable trade. He ranks as one of the prominent citizens of Canton, and is a member of the K. of F. order.

C. N. FRANK, hotel ; Canton ; was born in Wurtemlierg, Germany, March 12, 1822. He received a good business education in his native land, and served an apprenticeship at learning the trade of a miller, which business he followed until 1847, when he, with his father's family, emigrated to the United States. They landed in New York City on November 8, of 1S47, and made their way almost directly to Cleveland, where he and his father bought a farm near the city limits, in Kuelid Tp. They were the fortunate possessors of considerable money upon their arrival in thiscountiy, though by misfortune, fires and bad management they lost nearly the whole of it ; so the nice property owned by the subject of this sketch has been accumulated by his own industry and economy. His father bj' trade was a baker, and tiring of the farm, they engaged in this business in Cleveland until C. N. built a hotel, which he opened on July 3, 1854. He was married in 1852, to Miss Fredricka Olp, with whom he was well acquainted while they both were residents of Wurteinberg. During the rage of the cholera of 1854, his wife died on the 29th of August, and the same disease carried away their only child. Not long after this affliction, Mr. Frank quit the hotel business and engaged in milling, he and his father building two different mills in Cleveland, l)Oth of which were destroyed by fire. In 1864, lie came to Canton and rented the Myers Mill, on South Cherry street, and operated the same for four 3'ears and two mcjnths. He then, in company with two other gentlemen, rented the steam mills at Navarre, and ran the business there about two years and seven months, since which time he has done nothing in the milling business. Shortly after quitting Navarre, he began business at his present stand in Canton, which is a neat little property built and improved by himself, on the corner of Ninth and Cherry streets. July 12, 1850, Mr. Frank was married again, his second wife being a native of Hesse- Darmstadt, and by whom he has three children living - Bertie, Emma and Charlotte. Mr. Frank was one of the organizers of the Concordia Society, of which he is at present one of the directors. He is also a member and has been one of the directors of the (rcrman Pioneer Society of Stark County.

PETER FAHRNI, grocer, Canton; is a native of Canton Berne, Switzerland, where he remained a i-esident until his 20th year, and then emigrated in company with his brother Frederick to the United States. They stopped first in Cleveland for a short time, where Peter was employed by a milkman ; he then went to Columbiana Co., Ohio, where for about two years he worked for different farmers. His next change was to Wyandot Co., Ohio, where he lived until ISGl. When the first call was made for three-months men, he enlisted in Co. I, loth 0. V. T. While serving this term of enlistment he was in the battle of Laurel Hill. In the call for three years' men, he enlisted in Co. F, B7th O. V. I., under Col. Seber. He was in the battle of Princeton, in Ma}-, of 1802, and in that fight, his company with two others, lost 100 men in twenty minutes ; he, however, escaped unhurt. In December of 1862, his command joined the army of the Mississippi, and he subsequently passed through the battle of Vicksburg. In these he received two wounds, the latter being most severe, though he has never fully recovered from their effects. He was also taken prisoner and held thirty days at Vicksburg. Being paroled, he returned to Canton by furlough, and not recovering, he received an honorable discharge. Lpon recovering, he began work in the Aultmau Shops, and remained there until 1870, when he engaged in business. His brother Frederick was a meml)er of the same company and regiment, in l^oth tlie three months and three years' service, and while on picket duty near Atlanta, (ia,. he was shot, and shortly after died. His wife, who was a Miss Mary Wagner, a native of Switzerland, became the wife of Peter in 1865.

H. C. FOGLE, Secretary and Treasurer for C. Aultmau & Co., Canton, Ohio ; is a native of Massillou, Ohio; he was born Dec. 20, 1844, and ninth child of Lewis and Francis ( Hemphill ) Fogle. They were natives of Somerset and Huntingdon Counties, Penn. H. C. was raised in the \'icinit}' of his birth, his parents living also at Mansfield and Canton; he received tlie union school course of study in Canton, and at the age of 1 4, engaged as clerk in the dry goods trade with M. Wikidal, and later engaged with G. B. Dietrich; also worked in the trade at Upper Sandusky. In October, 1801, he enlisted in the 4th 0. X. I., Co. F, and served with the command until 1862, when, owing to disabilities, he was discharged; upon his return home to Canton, he secured a position with C. Aultmau & Co., as shipping clerk, and the following year became book-keeper. In 1869, he became cashier of the First National Bank of Canton, and continued until 1872, when he was elected Treasurer for C. Aultmau & Co., and in April, 1874, upon the death of the Secretary, he was installed in that office, and has since continued to hold l)oth offices. Oct. 14, 1869, he married Miss Clara L. Underbill, daughter of Judge J. W, Underbill; she is a native of Massillou. By the marriage there has been born four children, viz.: Ruth, Faith, James U. and Lewis H.

JUDGE JOSEPH FREASE, attorney, Canton ; was born in Somerset Co., Penn,, May 19, 182'7, and is a son of John an<l Elizabeth (Field) Frease, natives of Berkeley Co., Va., and York Co., Penn., respectiveh'. He was born in 1786, came to Ohio May 9, 1830, and settled in Stark

Countj-. He was a blacksmith. In 1822, he entereil 2S0 acres of hind in Sugar Creek Tp., upon which he settled in 18S0, h.iving had it untler lease seven 3ears. He improved the farm, building a large barn and brick residence. He also put up a blacksmith shop and worked at his trade in connection with farming. He died in April, 1869, aged 82, his wife died the year before, aged 7(5. Joseph (subject) lived at home until after his majority, attending the common schools, and at 2:5 he began teaching during the winter months. He then came to Canton, and read law with Hon. (Jeo. W. Belden, and was admitted to the bar in 1851. In 185:5, he began practice in Canton, where he has ever since remained. He formed a partnership with Mr. Belden in 185(5. and the year previous was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the county, serving two years. He remained with Judge Belden until 18()(>, when he was elected Judge of the 9th Judicial District of Common Pleas Court, and was re-elected in 1 871 ; in both instances he was nominated by the Republican party. At the expiration of liis second term he began practice again, and formed his present partnership. He was married Sept. 1, 1857, to Miss Sarah H., a daughter of Hon. Geo. W. Belden. By this marriage there are six children - three sons and three daughters.

JtJSHUA GIBBS, deceased ; was the pioneer plow-maker of Stark (j'ounty, auil for many years one of the most prominent and ingenious manufacturers in his line in the West. He was a native of New Jersey, near Trenton. He learned the trade of a plow-maker in that State. and subsequently worked at it in Philadelphia, Pcnn. He afterward came to Canton, and for a time stocked plows for Judge Henry. In 188(5, he obtained a patent for what was known as a bar share plow. This was the lieginning of his work in the patenting and manufacturing plows and plow fixtures, that made his name familiar through Ohio and many other of the Western States. October, 1853, a patent was granted him for the process now in use, for grinding and polishing plows. This invention was introduced extensively over the Western prairie lands by his son. John Gibbs. He quit active work as a manufacturer about 1801. though before doing so he patented the dynamometer, an instrument now in common use for testing the draught of plows, other farm implements and machinery. His widow, who was formerlv .Miss

MARTIN L. (JIBBS'. Gibbs Canton Plow Co., Canton; is a native of Canton, Ohio; he was born May 1(5, 1837, and is the fifth in a famil3- often children born to Joshua and Barbara (Shafer) Gibbs. Our subject was raised in Canton; he assisted on the farm up to his IStli year; he then entered his father's plow shop and worked for him initil he was 22 years of age. In 1859, he, in company with his brothers, Lewis and William, built the present brick building, the tirm being L. (iibbs & Bros., which continued al)out six years, making the cylinder plow of Joshua (libbs. .\fter this partnership, our subject engaged in farming, which he continued about three years, during which time he studied to improve the plow, which resulted in his patenting a combination plow, which he began to manufacture in (Canton, and about one year later, having added three additional patents, including the steel joint, he then formed the partnership of .M. L. (iibbs & Co., and after two years I'onncd a stock company, known as the (_!il)lis Canton Plow Co., of which he is the Superintendent. In 1879, he patented a valuable addition to a plow, known as a jointer. The company now make the chilled plow. May 2<>, 18(51), he married .Miss Sarah .\. Trump, a daughter of (ieorge J. Trump, an old resident of Stark County, Of their six children, four are living, viz.: Jennie. Krvin G., Gracie, Homer (}. During the war Mr, (Jibbs enlisted in the 1151li O. \'. !., but owing to disability he was discharm-d a few months later.

ISAAC HAKTKK, Canton City. It is doubtful whether there has ever been a resident of Stark more generally known throughout the county, i)er.sonally and by reputation, than Isaac Ilarter, No one has been longer engaged in a business which brought him in contact with all c'lasses of people, nor has any one been moi-c frc(iucnlly ((noted, in the character of boy and man. as an example for others. His father, .Micliael Ilarter, came to this country from Wurtemberg, (iermany, when 23 years of age. He married in Lancaster Co,, Penn,, and soon after emigrated to Knox Co.. Ohio, and purchased a (|uartersection of (Government land, ujion which he settled, -Vs the country developed and travel increased, he was induced to enlarge the dimensicms of his log cabin and open a tavern, which in time became a popular stopping-place. He had four children - one daughter and three sons, of whom Isaac, the 3'oungest, was born June 14, 1811. The father died at the age of 53, leaving the family in straitened circumstances. The sister, Christina had previously married George Dewalt, and became a resident of Canton, and it was mainly through her instrumentality that Isaac was brought to Canton. At 11, he was indentured to Willian] Christmas, a merchant, to .serve him until 21. The compensation of an apprentice at that day was his board and clothes, including a freedom suit, and a certain undefined amount of education which was rarely complied with. Certain it was, Mr. Barter's opportunities in that direction were extremely limited. The major part of the education he obtained from professional teachers was at night school. Isaac served his master and mistress faithfully. There was no menial service about the house or store that he was not required to do, and he was never known to grumble or be insubordinate. So useful did he make himself, that it was not long before he became an important adjunct of the store. He had the qualities that make a young man a successful and popular salesman - patience, industry and integritj'. At that period a store comprised a general assortment of dr}' goods, hardware, queensware, groceries, liquors, etc. All kinds of country produce was taken in exchange for goods, and the salesman was required not only to handle lard and beef, hides, pile up boards and shingles, but measure tar and fish oil, and do other work that many young men nowadays are too proud to do. During Mr. Harter's apprenticeship, he never received a cent in monc}- as compensation for services, and in his later years often remarked, when alluding to the comparatively easy times enjoyed by the young men of to-day : " I was so situated that I never had the opportunity to earn a dollar for myself until I was 21." After attaining his majority, Mr. Christmas made him a partner in the store, allowing him for his services an interest in the profits. The firm was then, Christmas, Harter & Co. The " Co." was Mr. Hogg, of Brownsville, Penn., a silent pai'tner. Mr. Christmas died in 1836, when it became necessary to settle up his estate, and the partnership was dissolved. Mr. Harter then commenced alone, and continued in the mercantile business until 1860, when he sold out and engaged in banking, in which occupation he continued until his death, Feb. 27, 1876. Mr. Harter was married Aug. 7, 1838, to Miss Amanda Z. Moore, of Beaver Co., Penn. At the age of 36, he was confirmed and united with the Lutheran Church. There is in the life of Mr. Harter much to encourage the young man dependent upon his own resources - much that is worthy of imitation. He was emphatically a self-made man. To his sterling integrity, his indomitable business energy, his courteous and obliging disposition, his kind and unostentatious generosity, did he owe his success. In his business relations, in liis daily intercourse with his fellow-men, his real worth was best known and most highly appreciated. He was the zealous friend of the laboring and industrious classes, and always ready to help those who manifested a disposition to help themselves. He was of a social disposition and enjoyed society, but, above others, that of his family. No more kind, affectionate and devoted husband and father ever occupied that sacred relation. As a professed Christian, while not demonstrative, he was confiding and hopeful. Though strongly attached to his own church and always ready to lend her a helping hand in time of need, he was tolerant and liberal to other denominations. He was always interested in movements designed to promote the prosperity of the town, and liberal in his contributions to that end. His largest los.ses in business were the result of an effort to assist some local enterprise. He had great energj', and to the last day was as active as a man twenty years his junior. Although frequently urged by his family to retire from business and take the world easier, as he had accumulated an abundance, his invariable answer was : " I would not be contented doing nothing." He was not envious of others, but rejoiced in their prosperit}'. In his manners he was affable, courteous, social and dignified. It has been frequently remarked that he was never known to tell a filthy story, or indulge in obscene talk. He was quick in temper, but ready to forgive, and never harbored ill-will. He believed in training boj-s early to business, and was in the habit of imposing responsible duties, involving heavy pecuniary trusts upon his own sons, when they were yet joung, believing the way to train up successful business men was to trust them when young, that they be inspired with confidence in themselves. Nine children were horn to Mr. and Mrs. Harter, six of whom are still living. The oldest, Joseph S., graduated at Kenyon College, was a student of law when the rebellion broke out, enlisted as a private in the 19th Ohio, during the three months' service, and came out a Lieutenant. He re-entered the service as Captain in the 115th Ohio, was accidentally shot while in barracks, in Cincinnati, from which he died in a few hours. George D. enlisted as a private in the IKjtli, was commissioned Lieutenant and made an Aid on Gen. Beatty's staff. He is now engaged in banking in Canton. Michael D. is a resident of Mansfield, connected with the agricultural works of Aultman & Taylor. Isaac R. is successor to his father in the control of the Savings Deposit Bank. Henry W. graduated at an Eastern college, was admitted to the bar, and is now Prosecuting Attorne}' for the county. A daughter and a son died in infancy, and two daughters. Christiana A. and Eliza L. are vet at home.

PETER HOUSEL, farmer; P. 0. Canton. The Housel family is one among early pioneer families of Stark Co. Peter H. Housel, the grandfather of our subject, migrated from Northumberland Co., Penn., in the year 1812, and settled in Plain Tp.; a part of the town of Middle Branch is on his original purchase. His father, Anthony Housel, was born in that part of Northumberland Co. which subsequently formed Montour Co. He came to Stark Co. with his father, and afterward returned to his native place, where he remained three years. During this time he was married, and before his return to Stark Co., our subject was born to them, the date of his birth being Sept. 30, 1815. His early life was spent after the manner, and with such advantages, as the customs of a new country dictated. He remained on the old farm until he was about 31 years old, and then bought a farm two miles south of Canton, where he resided about ten ^ears, and bought 70 acres in South Canton. This was about 1857, and his pleasant home on South Market street was then the farm residence. This property- subsequently became valuable, and was sold out in lots - the city now reaching threefourths of a mile south of his home. In 1840, Mr. Housel was married to the daughter of Daniel Smith, who was one of the earl3- settlers of Plain Tp. Their oldest son, Anthony Housel, is now a member of the Stark Co. bar. He was educated at the Western Reserve College, graduating June 26. 1872. He then attended law school for one j^ear, and was admitted to practice in April of 1875.