Cranberry Township (part 2 of 2)

WILLIAM H. DONNENWIRTH, merchant. New Washington ; was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Oct. 6, 1838. He is a son of John and Margaret (Lang) Donnenwirth, who were parents of nine children. The parents were natives of Alsace, Germany. They were married in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1828, and the names of their children respective!}' are Elizabeth, deceased ; John, deceased ; Mary, Greorge, William, Margaret, Elizabeth, Andrew and Samuel. The mother is dead ; the fatlier is yet living, at an advanced age, in Stark Co., Ohio. Mary lives in Canton, Ohio, the wife of Emanuel Raber. George married Matilda Stump and is a farmer and lives in Stark Co. Margaret lives in Michigan and is tiie wife of Henry Heffleman, Elizabeth is the wife of Lewis Schneider and resides in Stark Co. Andrew is a saddler, married Mary Ingraham and lives in Summit Co. Samuel is a farmer in Stark Co., his wife being Emma (Housman) Donnenwirth. William was reared on a farm, receiving a good common-school education. He began for himself when 27 years old, by farming. Jan. 30, 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Catharine A. Sheetz, daughter of John A. Sheetz by his second wife. To this union were born the following family : Margaret 0., born Dec. 2, 1866 ; Caroline L., born Oct. 18, 1868 ; Mary M., born Sept. 25, 1870 ; Etta I., born July 19, 1872 ; Emma A., born March 14, 1875, and Ida E., born Feb. 3, 1878. Mrs. Donnenwirth was born in Auburn Township, Aug. 8, 1838. Mr. Donnenwirth opened a hardware store in New Washington in 1872, and by excellent business tact has increased his stock to one of the best stores of its kind in the county. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Donnenwirth is a genial, intelligent and enterprising gentleman, and one of the best business men in New Washington.

L. C. DONNENWIRTH, New Washington, was born in New Washington, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1851. His parents were Hon. George and Caroline (Durr) Donnenwirth. The main history of the family will be found in the biography of Hon George Donnenwirth, of Bucyrus Township. When 6 years old, our subject, together with his parents, moved to Bucyrus, where he remained until 18 years old. He then apprenticed himself to Jacob Seifert to learn the blacksmith's trade. After about two and a half years, he mastered the trade, and then, for one year, assisted his preceptor. Mr. Seifert died at the end of that time, and our subject, with his half-brother William, continued the business. In 1877, he commenced blacksmithing by himself in New Washington, and as such has ever since continued. Mr. Donnenwirth is considered one of the best disciples of Vulcan in the town. On May 1, 1873, he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Guiss, daughter of Christian Guiss, and to them were born two children - William A., born Oct. 7, 1874, died Jan. 1, 1877 ; Annetta J., born Feb. 24, 1880. Mrs. Donnenwirth was born Aug. 22, 1853. Mr. Donnenwirth is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is a Democrat in politics. He has held the position of City Clerk since 1874, and Township Clerk since 1877. Mr. Donnenwirth is an enterprising and industrious young man, of good morals and good character.

Biogeaphical Sketches

parents of four children - John F., Earnest F., Caroline and Barbara. Caroline is dead ; parents are also dead, having died in the " old country." John F. Earler came to the United States in T855, locating in Ashland Co., Ohio, where he worked as a farm hand for seven 3^ears. The next three years, he was employed by a butcher in a buti^her-shop ; here he met Catharine Webber, who afterward became his wife. In 1865, he moved to Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, and two years later purchased the farm he now owns. He started a poor boy, but, by economy and hard work, Mr. Earler has acquired quite a competency. His wife died Sept. 12, 1877. Was again married Sept. 6, 1878, his second wife being Catharina Laufer, and by her has two sons, twins - John and Frederick. By his first wife, Mr. Earler also had two sons^John G. and Charles W. Mr. Earler is a member of the German Lutheran Church, and a Democrat in politics. His land is situated north of the center of Section 23. theone-half being the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter, and the other half being the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 23. Mr. Earler is an enterprising and well-respected citizen ot Cranberry Township.

J. C. H. ELDER, attorney and counselor at law, New Washington ; son of Achor and Eliza (Cessna) Elder, who were parents of seven children - Sarah V., Emma, Curtis, William J., J. C. H., Mary and Horace A., all of whom are living, except Mary. The subject of this sketch lived with his parents on the farm until he was 19 vears old. He was born in Bedford Co., Penn., June 15, 1849, and in 1868, commenced attending the Heidleberg College, at Tiffin, Ohio, where he remained until 1875, completing the classical course of that college. After graduating, Mr. Elder entered the law office of Hon. Warren P. Noble, with whom he remained, reading law, until he was admitted to the bar, which occurred April 12, 1877. On Jan. 16, 1878. he commenced the practice of law in New Washington, where he has remained ever since. Mr. Elder was maiTied in September, 1877, to Miss Marietta Ash, daughter of Emanuel Ash, of Fostoria, Ohio, and by her has one daughter - Mabel, born in July, 1878. Mr. Elder, on his father's side, is of Irish descent, and on his mother's side, of French and Welsh. His wife is of German extraction. Although a young man in his profession, Mr. Elder has a good and lucrative practice, and, besides being an attorney, he represents two reliable insurance companies - the Cooper Insurance Co., of Dayton, Ohio, and the Insurance Co., of North America, of Philadelphia. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Elder is an enterprising young man of good and moral habits, and enjoys the respect and confidence of his fellow-townsmen, and we predict for him an excellent future and an enviable record.

C. K. HEABLER, practical miller. New Washington ; of the firm of Endslow & Heabler, was born in Seneca Co., Ohio, May 4, 1847. His father was born in Pennsylvania in 1795, and was a soldier in the war of 1812. Mrs. Heabler was also a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1807. They were the parents of eleven children - William, deceased ; John ; Catharine, deceased ; George ; Emanuel, deceased ; Henry ; Samuel, deceased ; Elizabeth, David, Sarah and C. K. Out of those living, C. K., Henr}^, George and John are millers, as was their father before them. David is a shoemaker. George, David and C. K. were faithful and efficient soldiers in the late war. The father died in June, 1875. His widow survives him and resides in Attica. Mr. Heabler owned a farm, on which his family lived, while he attended the milling business. He was a kind and firm man, and very strict in his religious views, and his habits were strictly temperate and moral. At his death, the neighborhood lost a prominent and good citizen and a kind neighbor. Our subject. Christian K., was brought up on a farm, but learned the milling trade when quite young. When 19 years of age, he engaged his services to his brother, who was a miller in Attica, with whom he remained twelve years. For one 3'ear he milled in Napoleon. In January, 1880, he, together with T. B. Endslow, bought the large grist-mill at New Washington, and, as millers, are second to none in the county. Mr. Heabler is a Democrat in politics. He was married Jan. 26. 1870, to Miss Sarah E. Swartz, daughter of Peter and Martha Swartz. To this union were Dorn two children - Roscoe G., born Jan. 22, 1871, and Ettie M., born July 22, 1875. Mr. Heabler owns a half-interest in the mill, is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and an intelligent enterprising gentleman.

GEORGE HEPP, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. New Washington ; is of German descent, and was born in x\lsace in 1832. His parents, John and Melinda (Summer) Hepp, came to the United States in 1843, locating in Seneca Co. The}' were the parents of two children - George and Peter. Peter married Elizabeth Baach, and lives in Seneca Co. Mr. Hepp died in 1872. He was a good man, and was a prominent and respected man among the Germans. Our subject passed his youth and earl}' manhood on the farm and in attending school. He was married, in 1856, to Mary Westrick, who died in 1858, leaving a fond husband and baby daughter to mourn her loss. The daughter's name is Caroline, and she is now the wife of Lawrence Wechter, liA'ing in Cranberr}- Township. On Nov. L 1859, Mr. Hepp remarried, his wife being Margaret Wenslie. By her he has nine children - Elizabeth, born in 1860 ; Mary, in 1861 ; Anthony, in 1862 ; Jacob, in 1865 ; Melinda, in 1868 ; Joseph, in 1870, and died the same year ; Frank, born in October, 1872 ; Rosa. in'l875. and Anna, in 1877. The Hepp family are all good, industrious citizens, and enjoy the respect of all who know them. They are Catholics in religion, and prominent farmers in Cranberry Township. Mr. Hepp owns 102 acres of highly improved land adjoining the village of New Washington. He is taking especial pains to educate his children, as he wishes them to grow up intelligent men and women, and full}- capable of assuming prominent positions in society.

ROBERT G. HILBORN ; P. 0. New Washington. Among the old and time-honored residents of northeastern Crawford Co. is the subject of this biography. He was born in Richland Co., Ohio, May 15, 1823, and was one of a family of nine children, of whom Isaac and Nancy (George) Hilborn were the parents. Mr. Hilborn, the father, came to Richland Co. as early as 1813, being one of the very earliest settlers. In 1826, he came to Crawford Co., locating in Liberty Township, and afterward in Sandusky and Auburn Townships. Mr. Hilborn died in the latter township during the spring of 1863. He was a man of great energy of character, and did much to advance civilization in the county. The biographies of their sons, Robert, Samuel. John and William, appear in this work. Robert, like his brothers, was reared on the farm, and, being the oldest boy, was detained at home to help clear and improve the place, and thus did not receive the advantages in education that boys now do. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Eckis, daughter of Jacob Eckis, Esq., of Auburn Township. In 1847, he built a cabin in the woods of Holmes Township, where he lived with his young wife ten years. He then moved to Auburn Township, and, about this time, lost his wife. By her he had the following family : Minerva A., now the wife of William Taylor ; Martha ; Sai'ah A., now the wife of George W. Gregg ; Emma L., now the wife of Joseph Tilson ; Amena E., the wife of Christian Graffmiller ; Ida, now the wife of Dee Milroy, and one son that died in infancy. Not long after the death of his wife, Mr. Hilborn bought the John Robinson farm, in Cranberry Township. He was married to his present wife March 25, 1862. Her name was Mrs. Nancy Hanna, widow of John Hanna, and daughter of James Crawford, a relative of Col. Crawford, who was burned at the stake by the Indians. His last marriage bore to him three children - Isaac H., born in January, 1863 ; Hepzibah, in September, 1865, and Kate, in July, 1867. Mr. Hilborn lived on the John Robinson place six years, and, in 1869, moved to New Washington. His present occupation is hotel-keeping, he being the proprietor of the City House. He does a good business, and is reasonably successful. Mr. Hilborn remembers distinctly many an experience in his early life in the then forest of Auburn and other townships. When but a boy, he remembers cai'rying provisions to the Indians, and of many memorable scenes connected with them. Mr. Hilborn is an honest and respected citizen in New Washington, and no name is more respected in the neighborhood than his.

J. S. HERSHISER, M. D., physician and surgeon. New Washington ; is one of a family of ten children, whose names respectively are Mary A., Cyrus, Caroline, Anthony B., Sarah, John S., Aaron, Bertha, Jacob H. and Adeline H., all of whom are living except Bertha. The father of this family was Samuel Hershiser, who, with his wife, Sai'ah (Schertzer) Hershiser, were honored and highly respected citizens of Bedford Co., Penn. John S. Hershiser, the subject of this biography, was reared on a farm. He received an excellent common-school education, and, for two years, was a student in the college at Oberlin, Ohio, where he began fitting himself for the medical profession. After this, and for three years, he studied under the instructions of Dr. S. B. Bell, of Mansfield, Ohio, and, in 1856, attended medical lectures in the Medical Department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. He remained there one year, and then, in the spring of 1857, came to New Washington and began the practice of medicine. Here he remained until the winter of 1865-66 ; he then attended the Medical Department of the University of Wooster, situated at Cleveland, were he completed the course of the regular school of medicine, gi'aduating with honors. Since that time, he has always practiced his profession at New Washington. On the 30th of April, 1857, he was united in marriage with Sarah J., daughter of John Dull, of Vernon Township, and by her has one son, Charles C, born Jan. 22, 1858. Mrs. Hershiser was born May 5, 1837. Dr. Hershiser is one of the best physicians in Northern Ohio. It has always been his aim to be " at the top" in his profession, and his present popularity shows the success which his determination has met with. He is one of the prominent men of New Washington, is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MATTHIAS KIBLER, deceased ; was born in Wurtemberg, Grermau}', June 11, 1822. He was the youngest in a family of eight children, six of whom are yet living, fie, together with his parents, John and Mai'ia Kibler, came to the United States in 1839, locating in Trumbull Co., Ohio. Here Mr. Kibler passed his time working on a farm, working on a canal and working in a tannery, and, at intervals, going to school. In this way he received a good common-school education. On the 22d of October, 1846, he united in marriage to Frederica Pfahler, daughter of Matthias and Barbara Pfahler, and to this union were born eight children - Maria, born Dec. 5, 1847, died July 25, 1850 ; Samuel J., March 9, 1851 ; Franklin P., June 27, 1853, died July 15, 1854 ; James M., Feb. 15, 1856; Lovina, April 5, 1857; John W., June 28, 1859 ; Caroline, April 25. 1862, died Aug. 18, 1862 ; Louisa M., July 20, 1863. Of these, Samuel J. is the only one married. On the 22d of April, 1875, he married Miss Elizabeth Herr, of Seneca Co., and by her had three children - William B., born April 13, 1876, died April 14, 1876 ; Alfred G., Aug. 1, 1877 ; and Clai'a 0., June 20, 1879. The mother was born May 24, 1854. Mr. Kibler, Sr., came to Cranberry Township in 1841, and embarked in the tanning business on the farm now owned by Daniel Easley. In the winter of 1846-47, this tannery took fire and was burned to tlie ground. The next spring, Mr. Kibler moved to New Washington and engaged in farming, tanning, and the boot and shoe business. He built the tannery now owned by his sons, S. J. Kibler & Bro., and he was one of the principal citizens of his time. His death occurred Sept. 23, 1876. Mr. Kibler was a man of keen foresight and intelligence, and, during his time, held many offices of honor and trust. He was the first Mayor of New Washington, and was Mayor at the time of his death. His son, S. J., succeeded him in the office of Township Treasurer. Mr. Kibler was a Democrat, and a member of the German Lutheran Church. He was well known all over Crawford Co. as a man of more than ordinary intelligence and ability. His widow still survives him, at the age of 56, and is living in New Washington. The Kibler family is an old and honored one, and no name commands more respect than does that family.

J. F. KIMERLINE ; P. 0. New Washington ; is a son of John and Mary (Derr) Kimerline, who were the parents of seven children, and wei'e natives of Germany, the father being born in 1820, and the mother in 1818. They were married in Germany, and came to the United States in 1853, locating in Wooster, Ohio. The names of their children respectively are William, Lewis, John, Maggie, Christina, Fred and Elizabeth. William, Christina and Elizabeth are dead. Lewis is a butcher b}' trade ; he married Barbara Derr, and resides in New Washington ; John is single, and lives in Cleveland ; Maggie is single, and resides at home with her father, in Wooster. Mrs. Kimerline died Jan. 2, 1880. The subject of this article was born Dec. 6, 1855. He passed his youthful daj-s on the farm and in attending school, receiving the common-school education which most boj^s in the country receive. When 17 years of age, he determined to increase his mental acquirements, and fit himself for teaching. With this purpose in view, he first attended the schools of Smithville for a time, and when sufficiently qualified, commenced alternately teaching and going to school, which lias been his occupation ever since. Mr. Kimerline is at present Principal of the New Washington schools. He is a young man of good habits, and has the reputation of being an excellent instructor. He is a member of the graduating class of 1882, in the college at Ada, Ohio. Mr. Kimerline is a Democrat in politics, and is enterprising and industrious, and has the respect and esteem of his employes and acquaintances.

DANIEL KELLER, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Tiro. There is no more honored and respected name in northeastern Crawford County than that of Keller. George and Mary Keller were the parents of eight children, only two of Avhom are living. They were married in Pennsylvania, and in 1827, emigrated to Stark Co., Ohio. After eighteen years of pioneer life, they removed to Cranbeny Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, settling on the farm that is now owned by Daniel Keller - the subject of this biograph3^ Mr. Keller was a man of powerful frame and constitution, and one well calculated to become one of the best and hardiest pioneers of Crawford County. Here he built him a log cabin, where he and his wife lived happily together until the}^ were called to their final account before God. The mother died Aug. 26, 185-1:, a well-beloved and respected mother. Mr. Keller died Feb. 3, 1860. He was a man of a deep moral and religious nature, and his loss was keenly felt by a large circle of friends. Daniel Keller, the onl}- son now living, was reared on the farm. His boyhood and early manhood were similar to that of a great many other boys of that time, with perhaps but few exceptions. He has been singularly unfortunate in his marriage relations, having been married four times, his first, second and third wives being dead. By his first wife, Catharine Eckis, to whom he was married in 1848, died in 1854, leaving him two children to care for. His second wife, Annie Crall, to whom he was married in 1859, died without issue. Mr. Keller's third wife was Margaret Smith, daughter of the old pioneer preacher Smith. She died in 1871, bearing Mr. Keller four children - John S., Emma, Minnie and one that died in infancy. His first two children were Isaiah and Mary. Mr. Keller is a kind and genial gentleman. He owns 80 acres of good land, is a Republican in politics, and holds to the United Brethren religion. He is enterprising and industrious, and commands the respect of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

J. & A. G. LEDERER; P. 0. New Washington. A. G. Lederer was born in Cranberry Township, Dec. 19, 1853. His parents, Jacob and Magdalena (Donnenwirth) Lederer, were natives of German}', and came to the United States in 1819, locating in Stark Co., Ohio. They came to Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1826, where the Lederer family has since resided. The family consisted of Jacob and Magdalena Lederer, parents, and John, Jacob, Adam G., Matilda and Odella, the children. Of the children, Matilda is the only one dead. Mr. Lederer was a man of good morals and steady habits. His death was a deep loss, not only to his family, but to the neighborhood in general. He died as he lived, a pure, upright man in the sight of his God, on Aug. 19, 1857. His widow survives him and resides in New Washington. John married Elizabeth Kline, and resides in New Washington ; Jacob lives on the old place with his brother Adam, and is the husband of Mary (Guiss) Lederer ; Odella is the wife of Andrew Croonenberger, and they live with her mother in New Washington ; Adam G. was, like his brothers, reared on a fai'm. He received a good common-school education in j'outh, and finished it by going to the high school in Lexington, Ohio, two terms, and Fostoria, Ohio, one term. Since then he has been engaged in farming and teaching school. He is a teacher of fourteen terms' experience, the last three years being taught in New Washington graded schools. He was married, Feb. 8, 1876, to Miss Ella A. Hartupee, and b}' her had one child, Eva, born Jan. 2, 1878, and died Oct. 24, 1878. The mother was born Feb. 24, 1854. The Lederers are Lutherans in religion, and Democrats in politics. They are intelligent and fii'st-class

DAVID D. L ANTZ ; P. 0. New Washington ; was born June 18, 1833, in Oreville, France. His parents, Valentine and Catharine Lantz, were natives of Germany, and the parents of seven children, six sons and one daughter. Five sons and the daughter are yet living. They were married about the year 1828, and came to the United States in 1834, locating in Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, on the farm now owned b}' George Hepp. Mr. Lantz is now dead. He w'as a man of great energj' of character, and of firm but kind demeanor. He was well and highl}- respected by his friends, and his death was greatly deplored b}' a large circle of friends. 3Irs. Lantz is yet living, and makes her home with her daughter in Sandusky City. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and, owing to the poor schools of that early da}-, received but a moderate education. When 20 years of age, he began farming for himself, but made his home with his mother, his father l)eing dead. The marriage of David D. Lantz and Caroline Bibel was solemnized Sept. 29, 1863. Mrs. Lantz is a daughter of Jacob and Christina (Fireing) Bibel, and her marriage with Mr. Lantz produced four children - Oscar, born June 30, 1864; Katie, born Oct. 20, 1865; Ellen, born March 4, 1867, and Percy, born Feb. 9, 1878. Mrs. Lantz was born Aug. 28, 1841. Mr. Lantz's present occupation is farming and threshing. He owns 20 acres of valuable land within the corporate city limits of New Washington. Is a Democrat in politics, strictl}" adhering to the principles laid down b}" the National Democratic party. Mr. Lantz has held the office of Constable of his township, and he is a genial, intelligent man, and is well and highly respected by all who know him.

JOHN MILLER, merchant, New Washington. Among the prominent and influential business men of New Washington is this gentleman, who was born July 2, 1839, in the province of Lorraine, France. His parents, Peter and Mary A. (Ludman) Miller, were natives of France, the father born in 1811, and the mother in 1818. They were married in 1838, and were the parents of nine children, viz.: John, Mary Ann, Hubert, Magdalena, Nicholas, Mary, Josephina, Julia and Jacob ; eight of these children are yet living. The parents left their native country for the LTnited States, arriving in Buffalo, N. Y., on the 19th of July, 1847. They remained in Buffalo until 1856, when they removed to Crawford Co.. Ohio, locating in New Washington, where the father engaged in mercantile pursuits. Here the father remained actively engaged in business until 1 866, when he sold out and returned to Buffalo. The father is dead, but the mother is still living, and resides at Buffalo, as do several of the children. John Miller received the advantages of a common-school education. In 1865, he, in connection with P. D. Studer, embarked in the boot and shoe trade, at New Washington. After about one 3'ear, Mr. Miller sold his interest to his partner, and engaged in a general mercantile business ; he has ever since remained in this business, and has, by his upi'ight conduct and strict business habits, built up a large and steadily increasing business. Mr. Miller was married, Jan. 12, 1862, to Miss Catharine Yochum. She was born Mai'ch 31, 1840. From this union are nine children - Peter C, Clara M., Mary E., Josephina 0., Henrietta L., Elvina E., C. L., Henry L. and Clara R. Mr. Miller is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He has held a number of positions of honor and trust in the municipal and township governments, and is at present Director of the County Infirmar}' of Crawford Co. He owns valuable property in New Washington, and is one of the prominent and influential men of Crawford Co.

JACOB METZGER, New Washington ; is the son of Pius and Mary (Best) Metzger, who are natives of Grerman3^ The father came to the LTnited States in 1828, and the mother in 1832. About the year 1833, they were married, and to them were born eight children, six of whom are yet living. Their names are John (deceased), Pius, Mary, George, Kate (deceased), Jacob, Joseph and Matilda. The parents are 3'et living, and are honored and respected citizens of Richland Co. Jacob Metzger was born Oct. 14, 1856, and was reared on a farm. He received a common-school education, and, when 22 years old, opened a furniture store and cabinet-shop in New Washington, where he has since remained. On the 22d of June, 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Stouder. Mrs. Metzger was boi-n Oct. 28, 1857, and was one in a family of fifteen children, eight of whom are yet living. Her father was a Frenchman, and served nine j^ears in the French army. Her mother was a native of German}', and they were Catholics in religion. Mr. Metzger is a Democrat, and a member of the Catholic Church. He is an enterprising young man, and owns the best and principal furniture store in the town, keeping constantly on hand a full line of furniture, and sellins; at reasonable rates, which gives him a trade extending over a large territory". He is honest and diligent, and he and his wife are well and favorably known in the community.

ton, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1847. His parents, Joiin and Fredrica (Utz) Michelfelder, were natives of Germany. The father was born in 1818, and the mother in 1823. They came to the United States in 1846, coming direct to Cranbei-ry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, and, in 1847, were married. To this marriage were born the following family : John, Fredrica, Jacob, Catharine and Frederick. Fredrica is the wife of George llildebrand, and lives in New Washington. Jacob, Catharine and Frederick live at home with their parents. The father owns 15 acres of valuable land within the city limits, and 11^ just outside the corporation. He also owns a boot and shoe store in town, his sons at home assisting him in running it. John, Jr., lived on a farm until he was 14 years of age, and then commenced learning the boot and shoe making trade with his father. Until he was 21, he assisted in the shop. When he reached his majority, his father employed him for two years longer. In 1870, he and his father formed a partnership, to be known as J. Michelfelder & Son, manufacturers and dealers in boots and shoes. This partnership remained unchanged for three years, and was then dissolved by mutual consent, the father continuing the business. The son then built a business house in New Washington, and, on his own responsibility, opened a boot and shoe store, which he has continued successfully ever since. On Dec. 1, 1870, he was united in marriage with Matilda High, daughter of Michael High, and granddaughter of Adam High, the old pioneer of that name. Mr. Michelfelder is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Lutheran Church ; owns 2^ acres within the city corporation ; does a good business and is in every way prosperous. VOLNEY POWERS, farmer" and stockdealer ; P. 0. New Washington ; was born in Tompkins Co , N. Y., June 12, 1814. When 4 years old, he, together with his parents, emigrated to Ohio. His father and mother. Dr. Lemuel Powers and Jane S. (Bacon) Powers, were the parents of nine children - Volney, Louisa. Julia, Alonzo, Abigail, Phoebe A., Jane, Rolla and Mar3^ Volney and Jane are the only ones living in the family. Jane is the wife of Dr. Teller, and lives in Vineland, New Jersey. The father. Dr. Powers, was a good and prominent citizen, and an excellent physician. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Volnev Powers was reared and educated in town. When 16 years of age, he engaged in the hatting Inisiness in Pl3'mouth for twelve years. He then discontinued that business and engaged in the mercantile trade, in New Washington. Mr. Powers established the first ashery in New Washington, and by this made quite a start in life. After six years in the mercantile business, he bought a nice farm near the cit}' corporation line. On June 15, 1837, he was united in marriage with Mary A. Ream, daughter of Samuel Ream, and by her has a large and interesting family. Mr. Powers owns an excellent stock farm of 240 acres, in Cranberry Township. He takes an active and leading part in matters tending to advance education. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MOSES PUGH, farmer and stock-dealer ; P. 0. New Washington ; was born in Lykens Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, April 6, 1843. He is a son of Aai'on and Mary (Jackson) Pugh, and grandson of Moses and Christina (Baker) Pugh. His parents were married in iVpril, 1837, and to them were born the following family : Elizabeth, William, Moses, James, Lanson and Anson (twins), Alfred and John. The parents and grandparents of these children came to Lykens Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1846. In 1862, Aaron Pugh and wife, with his total wealth, consisting of a sled-load of household goods, moved into Cranberry Township, and settled on the farm now owned by his son Moses. Here his energ}' and indomitable will showed itself At one time Mr. Pugh was worth $25,000, but he has divided his property among his children, so that he has only some fine town property in New Washington and Crestline, and a few acres of land in the country, near the former town, where he and his wife live happil}' together in their advanced years. When seventeen years of age, the subject of this biography enlisted his service in his country's behalf, and remained fighting manfully for about four 3'ears. He was in Co. H, 55th 0. V. I., and participated in a number of engagements ; a few of the more prominent being Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Kenesaw Mountain, Buzzard's Roost, Cedar Mountain, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and, also, was with Sherman on his memorable march to the sea. He entered the service as private, and was mustex'ed out as 2d Lieutenant. At the conclusion of the war he came home, and on the 26th of July, 1866, married Miss Martha Johnston, daughter of Jacob Johnston, Esq., and M' her had seven children; the three following named are the only ones yet living - Leila G., Effie I. and Mary. The mother of these was born May 14, 184:i Mr. Pugh is a Free-Will Baptist in religion, and a stanch Republican in politics. He owns 160 acres of well-improved land, and is one of the best and most respected citizens of Cranberry Township.

-- ROBERT ROBISOxV, stock-dealer and farmer ; P. 0. New Washington ; was born in Perry Co., Penn., in 1825. He is a son of John M. and Jane (Baxter) Robison. The parents were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married, and to them were born nine children - Margaret, William and Susan (twins), Robert, Martha J., Mariam, Nancy, Elizabeth and John. Five of these are 3'et living. Parents came to Cranberry Township in 1835, locating half a mile west of the village of Waynesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Robison are dead, both having lived to see the county around them (once all woods), leveled down by the hand of the agriculturist. Mr. Robison was among the earl}' blacksmiths, and his son Robert passed the greater share of his time in the shop, assisting his father in whatever he was called upon to perform. Robert has followed that business to a greater or less extent ever since. He was married, March 26, 1846, to Mary A. Robison, and by her had one son - George A., born July, 1847. He married Mai'y J. Patterson, and lives in Crawford Co. Mr. Robison's wife died soon after the birth of his son, and on the 24th of May, 1852, he married her cousin, Esther Robison. By his second wife, Mr. Robison has six children - ]Margaret J., born July 1, 1854 ; Mary E., born Nov. 19, 1859, died March 7, 1861 ; John E., born Sept. 29, 1862, died Sept. 5, 1865 ; Richie A., born Sept. 5, 1865. died Oct. 10, 1865; James E., born Oct. 22, 1866, and Willie L., born April 11, 1869. The mother was born May 25, 1832. Mr. Robison's occupation since his marriage has been blacksmithing and farming, in and near Waynesburg. He had but a poor start in life, but by industry, honesty and frugality has acquired valuable real estate in Cranberry Township. He at present owns 190 acres of wellimproved land. Is a Democrat in politics, and is an intellioent and enterprising man.

who came to Cranberry Township in 1834. His parents were married Jan. 1, 1801, and were the parents of six sons and five daughters - Nancy, Augustus, Sophia, Margaret. Robert, Hannah, Amos, Jacob, Benjamin, Daniel and Sarah A. Of these, Hannah, Amos, Jacob, Benjamin and Daniel are the only ones living. Amos is in Taylor Co., Iowa ; Benjamin is in Crawford Co., Ohio, and Daniel is in Williams Co., Ohio. Jacob H. was born Oct. 31, 1817. Like his father before him, he is a practical farmer and stock-raiser, and was raised as such. Mr. Stevens was married. Apiil 12, 1848, to Miss Sarah J. Wallace, daughter of Jefferson Wallace, Esq., and to them were born ten children - Minerva, born May 6. 1849, died July 20, 1873 ; Sarah E., born Jan. 14, 1851, died Dec. 29, 1873 ; Amos W., born April 23, 1853; Fernando and Arlando (twin.s) Jan. 16, 1855 ; Arlando died Aug. 3, 1855 ; Almira, born March 18, 1856 ; Sherman H., May 24, 1858 ; Clara B., Feb. 12, 1860, died Sept. 30, 1864 ; Julia M., born March 7, 1862, and Nora E., July 7, 1864. Mrs. Stevens was born April 28, 1828. The Stevenses are of English-Welsh descent, while the Cunnings are of English- Irish descent. Robert Cunning, grandfather of Mr. Stevens, was a native of Ireland, and came to the United States in 1777. He was immediately pressed into the army to help the colonies to gain their independence from (^reat Britain, and, through that long and blood}' war, served the colonies faithfully. Amos Stevens, father of Jacob, was one of the best of farmers. He was an honest, kind-hearted man, and enjoyed the respect of a large circle of friends and neighbors. He was a local preacher in the M. E. (5hurch, and did much to improve the morals of the early citizens of Cranberry Township. Jacob Stevens is a Republican in politics, l)ut favors a strong prohibitory law. He owns 230 aci'es of land in Oanberry Township, 126^ in Liberty and 100 acres in Sandusky Township. Mr. Stevens is an old, timehonored citizen of the township, and he is one of the leading men in northeastern Crawford County.

PETER D. STUDER ; P. 0. New Washingington. Peter Studer, Sr., is a native of the beautiful Swiss Republic, that nestles among the snow-crowned Alps, in Southern Europe. His birth occurred in 1819, and, though his parents were very poor and humble, they were industrious and honest, and loved their country with true Swiss devotion. But the little republic could not give its poor the education and advantages they craved, and many of them, loving the cause of liberty, turned their faces toward the West, where a new country was draining all Europe of its freedom-loving people. In 1841, Mr. Studer was united in marriage with Miss Eva Studer, daughter of a Tyrolean. After his marriage, seeing thousands of his countrymen flocking westward across the Atlantic, he also began thinking of leaving the land of his birth - the land he loved - and following his people to the new El Dorado across the sea. But the gaunt wolf of poverty stood in the way, and for many years prevented a consummation of his wishes. In 1853, himself and several other Swiss citizens petitioned the Grovernment to defray the expenses of their voyage to America ; the Grovernment agreed to do this if the people would relinquish their claim to the national timber for ten years. This was done by S(;ores. but Mr. Studer refused to go until the following 3'ear, when he, in compan}^ with many others, started on the long journey to the United States, with but little means at his command, and a family dependent upon him for support. He settled in Chatfield Township, and soon obtained employment as miller in a grist-mill. His children were Peter D., Susanna, Paulena, Oliva, Joseph and John. Paulena, John and Oliva are dead ; Susanna is the wife of Cornelius Schlachter, and resides in Hui'on Co., Ohio ; Joseph is married, and lives in the same county. Mrs. Studer, Sr., died Aug. 27, 1873. Peter D. was born in Switzerland in 1842, came with his parents to the United States in 1854, and, when 16 years old, began learning the shoemaker's trade. He mastered the trade at the end of three years, and then was employed by his preceptor for one 3'ear. The following 3'ear, he came to New Washington and began working at his trade, but, not receiving much work, he went to Buffalo, N. Y., where he worked for a time, and soon after went to Nebraska. He returned to New Washington in a short time, where he has since been, and is to-da3' one of the most prominent and influential men in the township. Oct. 23, 1866, Mr. Studer was united in marriage with Miss Catharine, daughter of Paul Miller ; to this union were born seven children - Paulus F., born Sept. 23, 1887 ; Margaret C, born Sept. 9, 1869 ; Catharine A., born Dec. 16, 1870 ; Joseph A., born Aug. 29, 1872 ; John B., born Jan. 31, 1874 ; Maria S., born May 7, 1876, and Emma C, born June 7, 1879. Mrs. Studer was born March 17, 1847. Mr. Studer is a Democrat and a Catholic ; has been Justice of the Peace, and is the present Ma3'or of the village. He is one of the most respected citizens of Cranberr3^ Township, and is a genial, intelligent gentleman.

JOHN A. SHEETZ, retired merchant, New Washington. Among the old and honored residents of Cranbeny Township is the subject of this sketch. He