Knox Township

Knox Township

llomeworth. - Dr. James Gilson, the first physician in Homeworth, settled there in practice in 1830 and remained seven years, when he removed to the West, where he died.

Dr. Emanuel George began the practice of medicine and surgery at Homeworth (formerly called Winchester) about the year 1850. He died in 1S60.

Wesfville. - Dr. J. D. Cope began practice in Westville in 1843, and after about two years removed to the village of Salem, where he organized a " water-cure."

North Georgetown. - Dr. Dellenbaugh, who practiced uroscopy, settled in North Georgetown in 1824 and remained there until his death, about the year 1853.

Dr. David Williams settled in practice in North George, town near the year 1864. He entered the army, and at the close of the war removed from the place. -

The following physicians are practicing in the township : at Homeworth, Dr. II. B. Trollinger, since 1860-61, who now conducts a drug-store in connection with his practice as a physician ; Dr. George S. Anderson, a graduate of the Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, who began practice in Homeworth about the year 1866.

The township of Knox, No. 17 in range 5, is the northwest corner township in the present county of Columbiana. It comprises 36 square miles of land, more or less hilly, and is well drained by the Mahoning River and its tributaries. It has no low or marsh lands incapable of successful cultivation. The waters of the Mahoning, which rises in West and Butler, are considerably augmented in their passage through the township. The township is bounded north by Mahoning County, east by Butler township, south by West township, and west by Stark County.

Early Settlements

Early settlements in Knox township, as in many others, were induced by the low price fixed by the Federal Government in the sale of the public lands. The natural situation, the fertility of the soil, and the healthful climate were additional causes of early immigration and rapid settlement. These considerations resulted in the permanent settlement of the township, notwithstanding a very large portion of its territory was purchased by speculators, who, within the ensuing twenty years, disposed of it to settlers at advanced prices.

The first permanent settler of the township was John Thomas, of Adams Co., Pa., who came with a family of grown children. He entered sections 27, 28, and 29 in the year 1804. The children were John, Michael, Samuel and Peter (twins), Henry, Mary, who afterwards married John Niswander. Susan, Sarah, and Thomas were born in Knox.

The children of John, the oldest son, were Elizabeth, John, Mary, and Catharine. The children of Henry were Mary, Samuel, David, Jacob, Daniel, Barbara, George, Esther, Margaret, and Henry, Jr. Michael, the second son, brought a family of two children from Pennsylvania, - Margaret and Henry. Thomas, the youngest son, lives on the homestead farm, on section 28.

John Thomas, the pioneer, died in the year 1818, at the age of seventy-three years, and was interred in the buryingground in Butler township, east of the present village of North Georgetown.

Moses, John, Thomas, and Richard Gilson, brothers, made a permanent settlement in the township soon after the Thomas family, and probably in the next year. Thomas Gilson, now living on section 31, is a grandson of Thomas the pioneer.

Jacob Shaffer, a native of Lancaster Co., Pa., settled in Knox in 1804. Ilis children by his first wife were Solomon and Margaret, who married Joseph Bloom English. During Sabbath morning service on the banks of the Sandy, June 2, 1822, Mrs. Shaffer and her infant child were killed by a falling tree. The second wife of Jacob was Nancy Linard, by whom he had children, - Lydia, who married David Johnson ; Joseph, who married Elizabeth Thomas, and lives in Knox township; Susanna, who married Michael Haveley ; Hannah, who married John Myers ; Mary, who married Henry Hustand; Amanda, who became Mrs. Thomas Isaman ; Abigail, who became the wife of Dayton Holloway; Joshua, David, and Jacob.

Daniel Whiteleather, now living at North Georgetown, is one of a family of eight children, sons and daughters of Andrew Whiteleather. This family, all grown, settled in the township in 1807. The children were John, Christophel, George, David, Polly, Mary, Elizabeth, and Catharine. Of this family, David, who alone survives, lives on the homestead farm, on section 25, and has had thirteen children, - Andrew, John, Harriet, Mary, Joseph, Moses, Margaret, Jane, wife of Levi McLaughlin, David, William, Jacob, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Rosanna.

Parmenas Lamborn, of Chester Co., Pa., settled on section 13 in the year 1814, having a family consisting of a wife and four children, - Isaac ; Mariam, who married John Buck; Dinah, who married James Hartley; and William. These were born subsequently : Elizabeth, who married Joseph Ball, and died in 1874; Annie, who died in 1851 ; Lydia; and Mary, who died in 1837.

The children of John and Mariam (Lamborn) Buck were Nathan, who died in 1848 or '49 ; Jonathan, who died aged three years ; Rebecca, who died in infancy ; Josiah, who died in 1855 ; John W. ; and Mary Anna, who married James Brandon, and lives in Knox township.

John Weaver, of Bedford Co., Pa., settled on section 35 in 1819. His children, all of whom are natives of Knox, are David, Isaac, John, William, Nancy, and Catharine. Of these, Isaac only now lives in the township.

John Weaver, Sr., the father of John, the settler mentioned above, settled on section 36 in 1822. With him came five children, - Nancy, who married Isaac Yengling ; Abraham, who married Susan Conser ; Samuel, Isaac, and Barbara. Isaac married Catharine Shively, and had nine children, - Daniel, John, Susan, who married Henry Hoffman, and was killed by lightning in 1868; Elizabeth, who married Eli Stoffer; Franklin, Isaac, Delilah, who married Barney Neal; David, and Levi.

In 1821, Cornelius Sheehan, of Lancaster Co., Pa., settled on section 32. In his family were ten children, - five boys and five girls, - -viz.: Isabella, John, William, Jeremiah, Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Samuel; and step-children, - Mary A., Nancy, and James. Of these, Jeremiah, Elizabeth, and Samuel live in Knox township. John, the second son, died in 1852. The children of Jeremiah are Ann, who married Nerr Burns; and Calvin, Thomas, Jesse, Franklin,

Hannah, Mary Jane, Ella, Alice, and Stanton. Elizabeth married Jesse Thompson, and has one child, Rebecca Jane. The children of Samuel are John, Albert, Mary (Mrs. Smith Davis), Elizabeth (Mrs. John Piel), Luther, George, Amanda, who died in 1866, William, and Florence. William, the son of Samuel, died in 1866, leaving three children, - Joseph W., Elizabeth (Mrs. Dr. J. L. Johnson), and James A. Joseph W. and James A. live on the homestead farm.

James Johnson entered a quarter of section 17 in 1823. II is children were Sarah, James, Christopher, Samuel, David, Jane, Eliza, William, Nancy, and Margaret. Of these, Nancy and Margaret are natives of Knox township. David lives on section 28, and has eight children, - Margaret Jane, Nancy Ann, Eliza Ella, James, Jacob, Hannah Mary, Joseph, and Clement L. V.

James Beer, a pensioner of the war of 1812, settled in Wayne township in 1805, and in 1830 removed to Knox, bringing a wife and family. The children were Jane, who married Dr. Joshua Anderson, and lives in Knox township ; John, Margaret, who married Dr. Joseph Dilworth, and lives in Stark County; James, Susan, who married David Ruff ; Hannah, Elizabeth, and Ellen. Mr. Beer still lives in Knox township, at the village of Homeworth.

Rev. Joshua Beer, another son of the pioneer James, had settled in Knox in 1825, leaving in Portage County, from whence he came, a family of grown sons and daughters. Mr. Beer had preached in Knox as early as 1818. While preaching at the Middle Sandy Presbyterian church, in 1843, he was suddenly attacked with illness, and died in a few days afterwards.

Christian Dellenbaugh settled in Knox township in 1824. In 1826, Dr. John Dellenbaugh, son of Christian, commenced the practice of medicine at North Georgetown, continuing twenty-eight, years.

Daniel Borton, a native of Burlington Co., N. J., bought lands from the government, comprising 77j5^j- acres on section 9, receiving a grant therefor bearing the signature of President John Adams. He settled on the land in 1826. He married Mary Foughty, by whom he had eight children : Charlotte, who married Amos Wilson, and lives in Butler; Rachel, who married Joseph Towns, and lives in Missouri ; Eliza, who lives at home ; Horace P., who married Paulina Clement, and lives in Knox; Sarah, who married Jesse Towns, and lives in Mason Co., Mich. ; Cyrus, who married Phebe A. Brosius, and lives in Smith; Mary, who died in infancy; and Daniel, Jr., now living in Knox.

Samuel Hoffman, a pioneer of Salem township, settled on section 21 in 1829. John, the oldest son living of a family of eight children, resides in Knox, on the homestead farm.

George M. Bowman settled on lands in section 23 in 1832. He married Catharine Summers, by whom he had five children, - Aaron, who died in 1834; David S., who married first Rachel E. Criswell, and after her death married Mary J. Sliadle ; Emeline H., who married Rev. John Clement, and died in 1875 ; Samuel, who died in 1842 ; and Mary L., who married Samuel Staffer, and died in 1878. Mr. Bowman died in 1874, aged nearly sixtythree years. The children of David S. are Charles Sumner, Homer Addison, George and David (twins), both of whom died in infancy, and Irene B.

The children of Rev. John and Emeline II. (Bowman) Clement are Odessa, Cora, George, Francis, William, and John and James, twins. After the death of his first wife Rev. John Clement married Ella Cayler, by whom he had one child, Ada Bertha. The children of Samuel and Mary L. (Bowman) Staffer are George S., Leslie A., and John, who died in 1878.

Jacob Kuntz, of Union Co., Pa., with his wife and son Robert, settled in North Georgetown in 1836. Since his residence in Knox they have had children, - John, who died in 1875; Catharine, who died aged eighteen; Sarah, who died in infancy ; Jacob, now living at North Georgetown ; Isaac, now living in Indiana ; George, who died in infancy ; William, who lives at home; Annie, who married Manuel Underwood ; and Eli, who died aged five years.

There should be mentioned among the early settlers of the township the family of Benjamin Anderson, who entered land on section 30. He died in 1875, having raised a family of four children, - William, Thomas, Abigail, who married Henry Estep ; and Jane, who married James Hazard.

Jacob Staffer and family, Henry Keister, Daniel Shively, George and Adam Wolf, George and John Mountz, Stophel Miller, Obadiah Crew, Thomas Stanley, Pleasant Cobbs, Adam and Michael Falor, are names deserving of mention as among the early settlers of the township. Of these and possibly others no accurate date of settlement can be obtained.

James McLaughlin, an old Revolutionary soldier, who had served under the immediate command of Gen. Washington, came to Columbiana County from Northumberland Co., Pa., and settled near the village of Calcutta, St. Clair township, in the year 1797. In 1830 he removed to Knox township, and settled upon section 18, where he resided a few years, when he removed to Wayne township, where he died about 1834, having passed his ninetieth year.

Organization

Knox was organized as a township June 14, 1808, in which year the tax levy was $39.54. William Gilson was appointed to collect the tax. Benjamin Anderson and Jacob Crumbacker were appointed the first trustees; Jacob Gissleman and Andrew Whiteleather, Overseers of the Poor; and James Estep and Joseph Ruder, Fence-Viewers. In 1809, Waddy Cobbs was elected Clerk, and Jacob Staffer, Treasurer. There being no election in April following (1810), the township officers were appointed by the Board of Trustees, as follows: George Reamer, Samuel Gibson, and John Thomas, Trustees; Anthony Miller, Isaac Davis, Adam McGowan, and George Mountz, Supervisors ; Jacob Crumbacker, Clerk ; Jacob Sanor, Treasurer ; James Estep and Adam Wolf, Overseers of the Poor; and John Gilson, Lister of Property. On April 11, 1811, Moses Gilson and Lewis Cobbs were elected Justices of the Peace. The old record book from which this compilation is made is partially destroyed, rendering it impossible to procure the list of town officers from 1821 to 1829, inclusive. Assessors were not elected until 1842. Since

Mb. David Johnson. Mbs. David Johnson

This gentleman was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1823. When but eight years old he was brought by his father, Mr. James Johnson, to this country. The family started from Belfast, Ireland, and after being at the mercy of the winds and waves for seven weeks landed at Boston, thanking a kind Providence who had protected and brought them safely over the great deep. As soon as Mr. J. Johnson could get his family located he commenced weaving for a livelihood, working at this business for one year. In 1823 he moved to New' Lisbon, Ohio, and worked in the iron manufactory; remained about three years. Moving from there to Knox township, he entered a quarter-section of land and carried on farming until his death, which occurred May 11, 1859. James Johnson's family consisted of ten children, - five sons and five daughters, - viz.: Sarah, James, Christopher, Samuel, David, Jane, Elisa, William, Nancy, and Margaret, all born in Ireland except the last two. At the age of twenty-one David Johnson left his father and commenced life for himself, choosing the carpenter trade, which lie learned and worked at for fifteen years.

In 1845 he married Lydia, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Shaffer. He was the father of eight children, viz. : Margaret J., Nancy A., Eliza E., James, Jacob, Hannah M., Joseph, Clement L. V. Four only are living.

Margaret J. was married to David Weaver; is living in Knox township. Hannah M. was married to Oscar McClain; living in Carroll Co., Ohio. Joseph and Clement are living at home with their parents. David Johnson having spent the early part of his life assisting his father on the farm, learned to like this employment, and while working at his trade his mind often reverted to the pleasures of his early life and caused him to wish for the scenes of other days. This desire grew until he finally decided to return to his first love. No sooner was the decision made than tools were dropped and a suitable location for farming selected. This place was a farm of eighty acres in Knox County, but casting about him he saw what he thought a more desirable spot in Knox township, Columbiana Co. ; so he made the trade of his eighty acres for forty acres, giving one hundred dollars in money. After some time had elapsed he found he could sell this farm at a good profit, which he did, and again bought eighty-five acres in the same township. This farm was nearly all timber land, with no improvements. Owing to his untiring energy, the small space then cleared rapidly enlarged until the forest became fertile fields, and he can now enjoy the fruits of his industry. Mr. Johnson has held several offices of trust in his township, all of which he has filled to the satisfaction of the people and with personal credit. He is at this time trustee of Knox township.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been active members of the Presbyterian Church for thirty-six years. In politics he has been a life-long Democrat. He is a good neighbor and a kind friend. The labors of his energetic life have been crowned with success. His strict integrity in all business transactions commands the respect and esteem of all who know him.

Mrs. David Johnson was born Jan. 18, 1825, in Knox township, Columbiana C'o. Her father, John Shaffer, was born in Pennsylvania in 1791 ; died Jan. 7, 1845. 1 1 is wife, Nancy, was born in a pretty little hamlet of about 200 inhabitants, occupying an elevated position at the intersection of two highways, on sections 24 and 25, was laid out in the year 1830. George Stiger platted the north and John Whiteleather the south portion. The first building erected on the site was a log house built by John Weaver, in 1828, two years before the town was laid out.

In 1833 a hotel was opened by Jacob Ritter, who kept it in operation several years. George Wolf, Alexander Crump, David Eckstine, David Summers, and Samuel Sturgeon, respectively, succeeded to the proprietorship. At the death of Mr. Sturgeon, the house went into disuse. The present hotel was started in 1874, by Jacob Kuntz.

a post-office station on the line of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad, was laid out and platted Aug. 28, 1851, under the proprietorship of Jonas Ruff, Samuel Fox, and Jacob Williams. This place owes its existence mainly to the railroad, although a collection of buildings, under the name of " Winchester," was known as early as 1840. The post-office prior to I860 was known as " Sandy Post-Office," but at that time the more pleasing title of " llomcworth" was adopted. The first hotel was built by Jonas Ruff, in the year 1852, on the main " four corners" of the town. Over the door of the hotel for several years was displayed the words, " Call and see Jonas Ruff." Mr. Ruff kept the hotel until about 1863, when Reuben Shadier took charge. In 1871, P. W. Taylor bought the property, and conducts the hotel in connection with his duties as postmaster.

Reading

is a small and almost extinct borough, situated midway between North Georgetown and Homeworth, on what is known as the " old Thomas road." The original plat was made about the year 1840, and several houses built. It was confidently expected that this would be the centre of trade for the residents of the township. The current was, however, setting strongly towards the other places, and the hamlet of Reading never extended beyond its original plat of forty acres.

Middle Sandy Presbyterian Church

The first divine service held in Knox township was in the summer of 1816. Rev. Robert Semple, of the Hartford, Conn., Presbytery, officiated. The service was held in the woods, near where the church-edifice now stands. On the 10th of November, 1821, the church was regularly organized by Rev. John Core, of the same Presbytery. The original members were nine, comprising six families. Moses, Thomas, and John Gilson, Henry Estep, Benjamin Anderson, and Cornelius Sheehan were among the first members. Moses Gilson and Henry Estep were chosen ruling elders.

On the 2d day of June, 1822, the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered for the first time, by Rev. James Robertson, assisted by Rev. Joshua Beer. This service was held in the woods, during which a furious storm suddenly burst upon the worshipers, and a falling tree killed Mrs. Jacob Shaffer and her infant child. The text on this memorable occasion was taken from Zechariah ix. 12 : " Turn yog to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope."

No record exists of the time of building the first meeting-house, but it must have been about 1825. The present edifice was erected in 1853. The several early pastors have been as follows : Revs. Robert Semple, James Robertson, supply, Joshua Beer, James Galbraith, Jehial Talmadge, In 1843, Rev. Joshua Beer was called to succeed Mr. Talmadge. While in the midst of a discourse from Rev. iii. 20, - " Behold, I stand at the door, and knock," - he was suddenly attacked with illness, from which he died in a few days.

German Baptist Church

The early meetings of this society were held in log houses, informally and without any organization, as early as 1810. The families, of course, were few. Peter Summers, John Niswander, Samuel and Henry Thomas and their families, and a few from Stark County comprised the original society. These meetings from place to place were continued until 1860, at which time a house of worship was erected on section 27. Lewis Glass was the first preacher. In 1878 the church-edifice was remodeled and enlarged to its present proportions, 40 by 90 feet. This is the largest church-edifice of the township, and will comfortably seat 600 persons. The church has a membership

The Disciples' or Christian church, of Knox, was never a regular church organization. The early meetings commenced with the settlement of families of this faith in the township, about 1830. In 1860 the society, numbering about 14 members, purchased the school-house on section 10, and removed it to lands of Daniel Borton, on section 9, where the society has since worshiped. No pastor is employed, the services being conducted by the members alternately.

Bethel Church

Bethel church (Lutheran and German Reformed) was organized about the year 1830. The house of worship is situated on section 15, on lands deeded in 1838 to Jacob Cronig and Jacob Miller, for the society, and was built in 1839 - 40. Among the first members were Jacob Monk, David Ramsayer, and Samuel Hoffman. Among the early pastors were Rev. Peter Hasbrouck and Revs. Miller and Quigler, the latter remaining with the society twenty-one years. The early records are so imperfect that a more complete history cannot be given. The present church was built in 1860.

Evangelical Lutheran Church

This church is located at North Georgetown, and traces its origin to the old society of the same faith in Butler township, organized about 1813. In 1830 the church on the hill east of Georgetown was erected, and occupied in common by those who are now of the German Reformed and the Evangelical Lutheran societies. A discussion which arose concerning the form of service to be employed - - English or German - resulted in the withdrawal of those who preferred the former. They organized the Evangelical Lutheran church, under the direction of David, George, Andrew, and John Whiteleather, Peter Zimmerman, Rev. Peter Harrington, and others. This was in 1861. Mr. Harrington held the charge for several years. Rev. Mr. Seachrist is the present pastor.

Methodist Episcopal Church

The society of this church meets for worship in the church-edifice situated on the hill east of Homeworth. It was organized about the year 1840 ; but no reliable information of its early history or records is obtainable.

The first school in the township was opened in a log house, or cabin, built by Samuel Thomas, on section 29, in the year 1806. Thomas Anderson taught this school. In 1826 the township contained four school districts. About this time the school-house on mid-sections 8 and 9 was built, and was taught, first by Daniel Borton, subsequently by John Thomas. In 1852 the township was divided into eleven school districts, which number was increased to twelve in 1860 by the division of number eleven. These twelve districts are all provided with good, commodious, and comfortable buildings. In the summer season twelve teachers are employed, in the winter fourteen.

Section 16, reserved and set apart to the township for school purposes, has been sold in several parcels, and the avails thereof permanently and securely invested, and the interest regularly applied to defray the current school expense. The amount so received annually is $465.54. The amount received from the State authorities for school purposes, in 1878, was $1207.50. The average cost of maintaining the schools is about $2700 per annum.

Industrial Pursuits

The township of Knox comprises thirty-six square miles of land, containing in the aggregate 23,040 acres. Each section has 640 acres, and is divided into farms or parcels containing an average of about 75 acres, by estimate based upon the subdivisions of 1873. By this it will be observed that the owners of farms are more than 300 in number. Agriculture is the chief occupation of the people in this township, although the unusually good water-privileges have led to the erection of several mills.

The first mill erected in the township - a saw-mill - was on section 29, and was built by the pioneer John Thomas in the year 1806. This saw-mill was operated by Mr. Thomas until 1815, when he was, by an accident, severely injured. John Dean succeeded to the ownership, and ran the mill three years. In 1818 the property and 50 acres of land adjoining were purchased by Rev. Joshua Beer. This old pioneer structure was long since destroyed, and removed to make room for modern improvements.

Prominent among the manufacturing interests are the " Homeworth Agricultural Works," built in the year 1858, and operated by George W. Lee and Herbert Thomas, under the firm-name of " Geo. W Lee & Co." In 1861 the works were enlarged and improved by Mr. Thomas, successor of the late firm, and named " Homeworth Agricultural Works." Here are manufactured grain-drills, corn-shellers, mowers, and agricultural implements of various kinds.

The old Redmond saw- and grist-mill, built about 1830 ; the Georgetown mill, built in 1848, by John Dellenbaugh ; a steam saw-mill on section 15, one on section 30, and another on section 3 ; and the grist-mill owned by Audrew Whiteleather, at Georgetown, built in 1868-69, comprise the principal milling industries of the township.

Biographical Sketch Enos Cook

In another part of this work may be found a view of the home of Enos Cook, accompanied by the portraits of himself and wife. Caleb Cook (father of Enos Cook) came from Pennsylvania to Knox township, Ohio, in 1835, bringing with him his family, which consisted of his wife and ten children, - eight girls and two boys. Three girls and one boy are deceased, leaving one sou only (Enos). Caleb Cook died in 1870 ; Mrs. Caleb Cook died in 1864. This family are of Scotch desceut.

Mrs. E nos Cook was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Jan. 8, 1827. Enos Cook lias been a farmer all bis life; lives on the farm which his father bought when he came to this State; has helped to clear and to improve it, until it is now one of the finest in that section; and he is one of the thriftiest and best farmers in that part of the county. Everything about his premises is kept up in the best style. His barn is a model of convenience and neatness. Over the door of his barn may be found these words, 11 What you do, do well," - a sentiment which he has practiced to the fullest extent. Some of the heaviest stock which has been weighed at Beloit has been raised upon his farm. April 24, 1844, Enos Cook married Ann, daughter of James and Eliza Michener. Three children have blessed this union, viz. : Eliza, Howard, and Leander. One is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Cook belong to the Hicksite Quakers. Mr. Cook has always been called a Republican, but he does not vote at all times with his party, his last vote being cast for Greeley.

Brosius, Charles, son of Benjamin and Phebe (Booth) Brosius, b. Chester Co., Pa., s. Knox Tp. 1838, Farmer and Blacksmith, p. o. add. Alliance.

Greenawalt, W. H., son of John and Elizabeth Greenawalt, b. Montgomery Co., Pa., s. Knox, 1835, Farmer and Harness Maker, p. o. add. N. Georgetown. Gyger, George R., son of J. and Tacy (Roberts) Gyger, b. Radnor Tp., Delaware Co., Pa., s. Homeworth, 1863, Manufacturer, p. o. add. Homeworth. Hartley, Amos, son of James and Dinah llaitley, b. Knox Tp. 1846, Merchant, p. o. add. Alliance.

Columbiana Co. 1831, Farmer and Trade Carpenter, p. o. add. Homeworth. Kuntz, Jacob, son of George and A. (Wise) Kuntz, b. York Co., Pa., s. Columbiana Co. 1841, Farmer, p. o. add. North Georgetown.

Mathews, Philip, son of Jacob and Mary (Boyle) Mathews, b. Maryland, s. Knox Tp. 1864, Farmer, Trade Blacksmith, Carpenter, and Miller, p. o. add. Homewoith.

Sturgeon, B. F., son of S. L. and Rigna (Klitz) Sturgeon, b. North Georgetown, s. Knox Tp. 1845, Farmer and Trade Painter, p. o. add. North Georgetown. Thomas, David, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Smith) Thomas, b. Knox Tp. 1809, Farmer, p. o. add. Homeworth.

Knox Tp. 1842, General Dry -Goods Merchant, p. o. add. N. Georgetown. Weaver, Frank, son of Isaac and Catharine (Shively) Weaver, b. Knox Tp. 1848, Fancy Carpenteiing, p. o. add. Noith Georgetown.

Anderson, George, son of Mathew and Elizabeth (Ladley) Anderson, b. Washington Co., Pa., s. Columbiana Co. 1848, Farmer and Joiner, East Liverpool.

Brunt, II., son of William and Elizabeth (Boon) Brunt, b. England, Stoke-upon- Trent, s. East Liverpool, 1842, Mnf'r Mineral and Jet-black Door-Knobs.

Harrison, William, son of George and Margaret (Wood) Harrison, b. Jersey City, s. East Liverpool, 1863, Manufacturer of Rock- and Yellow-ware.

Hazlett, W. E., son of Ezekiel C. and Elizabeth L. (Kountz) Hazlett, b. Allegheny Co., Pa., s. East Liverpool, 1865, Insurance and Real Estate Agent.

Manley, Holland, son of Fletcher and Ellen (Holland) Manley, b. Burslem, England, s. East Liverpool, 1841), Manufacturer of Rock, Yellow, White- Lined, and Terra-Cotta Ware.

Milligan, T. V., son of Thomas S. and Maitha (Vincent) Milligan, b. Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, s. East Liverpool, 1877, Pastor First Piesbyteiian Church. Manor, Samuel, son of Win. and Rachael (Henderson) Manor, b. West Ya., s. East Liverpool, 1864, Machinist.

Myers, J. A., son of Hiram and Jane Ann (Dean) Myers, b. Bird-in-Hand, Lancaster Co., Pa., s. Columbiana Co. 1832, Druggist, East Liverpool.

McGuire, P. J., son of P. T. and Margaret (Kernan) McGuire, b. Ireland, s. Columbiana Co. 1864, Rector St. Aloysius' Church, East Liverpool.

Canada, s. East Liverpool, 1877, Dealer in Dry-Goods and Tiimmings. McBane, P., son of James and Jeannett (McLean) McBaue, b. Yellow Creek Tp. 1846, Farmer, p. o. add. East Liverpool.

Shenkle, Jacob, son of Nicholas and Catharine (Gross) Shenkle, b. Pittsburgh, Pa., s. East Liverpool, 1847, Dealer in Groceries and Provisions.