Lawrence Township

Lawrence Township

That part of the County known as Lawrence Township was laid ofi" by Ibo Commissioners in December, 1815. Previous lo this tbnt portion west of the river formed a part of Tuscarawas, and that to tbe east belonged to Jackson. Tbe Jackson portion was in market in 1801, but not settled till aome time after tbe Tusearawna part. J. H. Lnrwell surveyed tho west side lands in the spring of 1807, and they were in market upon tho establishment of a land-ofiico in Canton, May, 1808. Before public entry they wero ofl^ercd for thirty days, in quarter sections, at auction. Only two purchases were made by Lawrence settlers at tho auction sale. There was no tax for five year;;. The first improvement in tbe township was made upon Newman's Creek, - named after Jacob Newman, ohnlnearricr and axeman of tbe surveying party, - by Henry Clapper and Henry Lower. These men arrived in 1308, with horses, farming utensils, and five weeks' provisions. In that time llicy cleared, plowed, and sowed three acres. Thoy had n brush shelter, and slept cither in their wagon or on the ground. Returning home to winter, in March Henry came back, and with him his brother Daniel, and raised a cabin, tbe first erected in tho township. Their father, Jobn Clnpjicr, and Lower soon followed. Their spring crop wns nine acres of corn. The folher, John, dying from tho injuries received by the falling of a tree, was buried on the plaoo, aud is tho first iutenucnt of a white man in tho township.

'The next opening was made in October, 1808, by Stephen and John Harris. In Soptombor, 1809, Stephen brought his wife and three children. During 1810 and 1811, William Crilz, Jeremiah Atkinson, Matthew Metcalf, Richard Ilardgrovo, John Evans, and Robert Lyilo settled and improved in tho neighborhood. In the summer of 1309, Crits built the first hewed log houso in tho township. Michael CtHt was tho first male, and Amanda Harris tho first female, born In the same County division.

In 1811, Matthew Roland settled on land owned in 1854 by John Kirk. Jnmes Barber, from Virginia, settled the same year on a quarter section, since owned by Richard Porter. Elijah Roberts, killed by a falling tree, wns the first interment in tho Milan grave-yard.

There were no settlements in East .Lawrence before 1812. Phil Hartony and John McGaughey came in that year, nnd each built a cabin. Entries cast of the river wore delayed for two reasons : first, the government surveys were two miles square, and smaller amounts cost tho wages of a surveyor, and tho land was considered inferior; second, the want of roads.

There were fractions entered in 1806 along tho river by sbrowd men, who anticipated n canal some day. Of these wero Brinton nnd Condy at Bethlehem; Scott and Pentecost, Massillon ; Wells and Shorb, Kendall; and Brinton and Condy at Fulton. Tho first election for township ollicers was held on Monday, April, 1810, at the house of Robert Lytte. Jacob Kirk, justice of Jackson, administered tho oath to those eleoted.

The record gives for justices, Matthew Roland and John Mnrohead ; clerk, James F. Leonard; trustees, William Albin, John Campbell, and Jacob Kirk; overseers of the poor, Willinm Whitcraft and Joseph Hobson ; feoce viewors, Stephen Wiokin and Joseph Tritt ; appraisers of property, Hugh S. Veneman and Robert Lytle ; supervisors, George VcDomau, John Moese, aod George Wagoner; constables, Richard Ilnrdgrove nnd Jacob Kleok; treasurer, John Morohoad; lister of tnxablcs, R. Hardgrovo. On tho day of Iho first election, the trustees ordered that the houso of William Whitcraft, on Section 10, be 'he place for elections.

Tho first township road, from Korstetter's mill to tho County lino, since tho locality of Riohard Porter's lesidonce, was surveyed by Alexander Porter and supervised by John Meese.

The enrly Christians were Methodists and Presbyterians. Meetings wero hold in homes and school-bouses till 1837. The first building for worship was erected In 1815, by the Presbyterians. It wns a log structure, and upon ground later known as Newman's Creek grave-yard. Rev. James Adams was the first minister in charge. East of the river were no ohurohes; the German Reformed and Lutherans wore most numerous. Wier and Faust ministered to their spiritual wants. Catholicism had early adherents. Their first sorvices wero hold in 1830, in a buildiug raised on Philip McArc's farm. This wns used till their church at Fulton was built.

Milan was laid off in lots and offered at publlo auction in 1314, by Malthow Roland. Tho first building was ercoted by his son-in-law, John Sturgeon. The same year, Roland built a saw-mill upon tho Tuscarawas, the first in tho township, and two years later, erected the pioneer grist-mill. Water being defioient, neither mill made tho owner n fortune.

Fulton was laid out in tho spring of 1826, by Jamos W. Lathrop and Williom Christmas. Subsequently, il and Milan wore incorporated by not of Legislature, retaining the former name. A post-office was established in 1828, with Amaziah Moose as postmaster. Being discontinued, it was ro-ostablished in 1830, and John Robinson appointed poslmastor. At this time Canal was prefixed, to more particularly distinguish it. In 1827, Henry Stidger opened tho first store in Milan and in tho township. Bigelow was a traveling doctor. Dr. Willinm Myora was the first physician to locate, in 1832.

The village of Lawrence, located on tho Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, wns laid off in 1S52, by Arnold Lynch and Philip MoCue. It has grown to bo u place of considerable size. The first ofi'ort in the line of teaching was by George Wagoner, who opened a private school at bis houso, in 1817. Thefirst school-houijo was erected in 1318, in what was called Albnn's District; Stephen Cassol was tho teacher. " The Orphans' Institute" began in 1830, flourished and then failed.

John Sandkrson Cook

JOHN SANDKRSON COOK. The subject of this biography waa born in Brownaville, Payetto County, PeniiBylvanift, March 26, 1801. When a young man be learaod tho taoniDg businpas, wbich he followed for upwards of twenty years. On December 26, 1822, he married Elizabeth McCadden, who was born in Fayette County, Penniylvania,, July 18, 1800. Her fftther was John McCadden, who was born in Chester County, FonnaylTanio, January 27, 1757. He was a tanner by trade, and with him Mr. Cook learned this business. He served his country in the Kovolutionary War, and was connected with the expedition sent from £entuoky to Ohio, under command of General George Kogera Clark, and assisted in the erection of a block-house on the site of the oity of Cincinnati, in 1780. After tho -war he settled in Brownsvilic, Peoosylvania, where be worked at his trade until 1826, when he removed to Newark, Ohio, where ho pnssod the remainder of his life. His wife was Elizabeth Silverthorn, born in Sussex Coimty, New Jersey, May 29, 1771. His family consiatod of thirteen children, of whom eight survive, and their average age is aeventy-iflve years, the oldest being eighty-three and the youngest sixty-five. Mr. McOadden died June 8, 1845; his wife, June 6, 1848.

Mr. Cock emigrated to Ohio in the spring of 1828, and after a residence of some twenty-one years in Jefferson County, removed to Stark County, where .he passed the remainder of bis life as a farmer. In Jeffere-3n County, Hr. Cock was Associate Judge of the Common Fleaa Court for a period of nine years, commencing In 1886. It was while Mr. Cock was on tho bench in Steubenville that Hon. Edwin M. Stanton was admitted to the bar at that place. In 1840, Mr. Cock waa a member of tho State Board of Equalization. In 1846 he was elected to the Ohio Legislature, and re-elected in 1847. A very warm friendship existed between Mr. Cock and Mr. Stanton, and without any solicitation or even knowledge on the part of the former, he received from the latter the appointment of Paymaster in the army in the late war. While in the service ho met with an accident, by which he was disabled for the rest of his life. He died very suddenly, of apoplexy, on June 20, 1869. He possessed social qualities of a high order, and was noted for his nobility of soul and his scrupulous honesty. His widow still survives at the ago of seventy-five, and is oa smart and active aa many ladies at fifty. The family comprised elevdn children, of whom two died In infancy, and one, ThaddeuB K., gave up his life for his country in the late war, belog

The father of Mr. Cook was Willianj Cock, born in England, May 31, 1776, He emigrated to America »t n very early day. His wife was Elizaboth Mooie, of Mount Holly, New Jersey. He had a family of ten children, of whom tho subject of this sketch was the second child and the oldeat son. Mr. Cock was a natural mechanic, and made the castings for the first steamer that ever modo a round trip from Pittsburg to New Orleons. He died March 15, 1856, in the eightieth year of hi$ age.

Henkt Cock

oldest son and third child of John S. and Elizaboth Cock, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, December 27, 1826. When a young man lie learned the tanning business of his father, and followed it for quite a number of years. Came to Stark County in 1844, and engaged in farming and school teaching till 1854.

In the autumn of this year he woa elected County Auditor, re-elected in 1856, and in 1864 was again chosen to the same office, making the only case in the last thirty years in which any one has been elected three times to that office. For eight years, beginning December, 1854, he was a member of the County Board of School Examiners. He also served as Deputy County Treasurer for four years. For some time post he has given hia attention to surveying and oivil engineering, having been Oity Oivil Engineer of Canton for the past four years, which positioh ha still occupies. His early e''ucational advantages were very meagre, being confined to those furnished by the log cabin achool-houae. He is wholly a self-taught man, but in some respects is reckoned among the beat-educated men of the County.

On June 26, 1850, ho married Miss Jane Keed, of Deerfield, Portage County, Ohio. His family consisU of two sons, one connected with the newspaper business as local editor ; the other is turning his attention to civil engineering.

John M. Cook

JOHN M. COOK, youngest child of John B. and Elizabeth Cock, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, December 24, 1842, Came to Stark County with tho family in 1844. Rflsidod on a farm until the fall of 1870, and then entered the freight offloe of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Bailroad at Canton, where he remained four years, since which time he has been engaged in tho office of tho Adams Express Company, tho duties of which position he baa discharged to the general satisfaction of the public.

On July 1, 1868. he was married to Miss Mory E. Bauch. Mr. Ooct is a genial gentleman, of commanding personal appearance and popular social qualities.

Born November 12, 1886, in Jefferson County, Ohio; fifth ion and eighth in the family of John S, and Elizabeth Cock. Enlisted in ti.s ranks of Company F, 4th Regiment 0. T. I., in iSfil, the first voluntfcw company enlisted in Stark County for the defense of the Union. Served with tho regiment in its West Virginia campaign, under General Mc- Olellan, at tho battle of Rich MounUin, etc., and in the operations of General Lander on the Upper Potomac ; then v. ith General Shields, in the valley of the Shenandoah, and again with the Army of the Potomac on the Peninsula in its disastrous operations against Richmond in 1862. In February, 1863, ho waa discharged from service by reason of diiability from disease. In September of the same year he was appointed Captain in the 6th Regiment U. S. colored troops, then in camp of rendezvoua at Delaware, Ohio. Served in the Department of Virginia, under General B. P. Butler, in the arduous campaigns against Richmond and Petersburg during 1864. Was wounded in battle in charging the enemy's works, in the memorable conflict of New Market Heights and Ohapin's Farm, September 29, 1864. Received honoroble mention for gallantry and efficiency as an officer. Served on staff duty with General Wditzel during the winter of 1864. , .i.

In tho following spring rejoined his command at Goldshoro , N'rth Carolina. Marched with Major-General Terry's forces to Raleigh, and after the surrender was with hia regiment at Goldsboro', Newbern, and Carolina City. Traversed se/eVal counties of North Carolina in the work of reconstruction, acting under orders from General Schofield, then commanding the department. In *his work he made many warm friends among the citizens. Was promoted to Major. Returned to Ohio with tho regiment, and waa mustered out at Camp Chase in October, 1865.

Afterwards wrote a history of his regiment, which was incorporated in Whitelaw Reid's " Ohio in the War." Then studied medicine with Dr W. Bowen, Of Akron, Ohio, and is now praotioing in Canton, Stark County.

Breaking The Wilderness

LiTTLK enn tho young people of tho present dny appreeinto the toils, hardships, and privations of tho early pioneers of any country. A.t tho day that iheso sturdy men settled hero the country wns a dense wilderness, inhabited by Indians und all mnnner of wild beasts. The log cabin, or ratlier/>e«, chinked with mud, with its puncheon floor, greased-pnpor window, and niud-nnd-stick chimney, niforded the best habitation for these bravo adventurers. Their furniture was of the rudest kind, often manufactured with axe, saw, and auger. Their clothing wns of tho coarsest material, - of homespun flax and wool, warm and durable, and at that day fashionable. But times have changed. In place of the log hut we find tho more imposing frame, brick, or stono structure, ofttimcs the palatial mansion, surrounded by trees, shrubs, and flowers. The dense forests have given place to orchards of delicious fruit and fields of golden grain. Cities and villages havo sprung into being, and noisy crowds throng the marts of business, where once tho wild beast roamed unmolested, or perchance the amphibious frog rendered tho night air vocal with his croakings. In short, a howling wilderness has been transformed into a garden of civilization and beauty.

But by what instrumentality has this change been wrought? Tho answer is found in the spirit of adventure and enterprise that characterized our early settlers.

How true of heart and strong of baud. How earnest, resolute, these pioneer men !" Many of them have passed on to their long home ; a few only yet remain, and they will tell you that they enjoyed aa much real happiness in their primitive dwellings in tho forest wilderness as they now enjoy in their present more commodious and costly habitations. In their lives was illuRtrated the principle that the absolute needs of man are few. All honor to these bravo adventurers, the pioneer heroes I Let their exploits, their industry, their spirit of enterprise and self-denial, be recorded on the page of history, as an example worthy of emulation by tho present and by future generations.

Kent Jabyis

KENT JABYIS, whoso portrait appears on the title-page of this work, -was born in the village of Ply Crook, near Coopcrstown, Otsego County, New York, Juno 13, 1801. His father was extensively engaged in woolen manufactures, and, by his special desire, his son was brought up to the samo business. Although he continued to follow out his father's wishes for a few years after his majority, his early predilections were for mercantile pursuits, in which he soon engaged, and with varying success for twenty years. He wns married to -Miss Enretta M. Williams, May 17, 1S2I, who was a true Christian woman, over sharing with patience and fortitude all his adversities and rejoicing with him in his prosperity, to wliich she, by her kind co-operation and interest, to the fullest extent contributed. In 1844, Mr. Jarvis removed to Massillon, and engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1848. But his indomitable will and determination to succeed in life soon won for him a place as one of the leading men of Massillon, and in 1848 we find him entering into a new field of operations, - that of dealer in real estate, - and for the last twenty-sevon years he has devoted himself to this pursuit, having during all these long years occupied the same room as his office, and we feel free to say that Massillon is indebted to Mr. Jarvis for her finely laid-out streets and desirable building lots more than she can ever repay. Mrs. Jarvis died on tbo 8th of February, 1864. '-Although their union was never blessed with children, yet their house was always a home for the orphans, several of whom were educated and supported by him. On April 4, 1866, he was again married, to Mrs. Julia M. Dunn, a widow lady from Elmira, New York, who, with her four children, brought again to his hearth-stone the genial influences of a home left desolate by the death of his first wife. One child has blessed their union, and, with this interesting son and most excellent wife, he enjoj-s in advancing years tho pleasures and comforts of a happy home and an ample competence. Mr. Jarvis was early in life admitted a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was greatly delighted with its principles and teachings, availing himself of every opportunity to acquire a knowledge of the work and to comprehend the sublime principles of the order. He has been a jftason since 1823, and his connection has not been merely a nominal matter, but that of an active, earnest worker, having been honored with tho highest official positions in the order. In soi:ial and public life Mr. Jarvis occupies a highly honorable position. From early years n member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, he exemplifies in his life tho duties and doctrines of a pure Christianity, and has frequently been a representative in the highest councils of that church. He wns for many years a member of the Slate Board of Control of the State Banks of Ohio, Collector of Internal Revenue, and for twelve consecutive years a Trustee of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb at Columbus, Ohio. He is a Director of tho Union Nationnl Bank, Massillon, a Trustee of Kenyon College, and a Director of the Massillon and Cleveland Railroad ; also of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago Road. Such is a very brief outline of Kent Jarvis's life, so full of varied experiences and changes; renowned for his strict business principles and integrity, aud ever ready to advance the public good. May his declining years rest lightly upon him, and Stark County long be spared the life of one of her noblest men 1

W. A. ROBERTSON, Waysbsbubo. In presenting, as wo do, in this volume a portrait of Mr. Robertson, it is also thought appropriate to describe, briefly, tho man. Ho is a native of Alleghany County, Pennsylvania. Was o son of Denny and Elner RoberUon, and began this life on the 15th day of March, 1818. Cnme with his parents to Ohio in tho spring of 1822. Settled in that portion of Stark County which has since been set oft' to Carroll County. Twentytwo years thereafter, ho made a purchase of one hundred and thirty acres in Sandy Township, near Waynesburg, took possession of the aame, and opened up farming upon his own.

In duo time ho made choice of a life companion. Miss iBabella J. Mclntire was the fortunate selection, and *' twain, they became one," March 4, 1847.

They remained on said farm until 1855, when they removed to Waynesburg. Since that timo they have not again changed their residence. As a citizen of this pleasant little village, his chief vocation has been lumber dealing. Yet in many other ways has ho been employed, as much, perhaps, foT the public as for himself.

In early life, Mr, Robertson received very moderate opportunities for education, and still he is a man of good business attainments. Reading and experience havo been his teachers. Being a citizen, too, of tried integrity as well as ability, in addition to his own duties, ho has had conslant calls to bo a servant for tho public. For a score of years has he

I filled a place among the school board of his village, and, for as many years, tho post of Trustee of his township, and too many others for enu-

\ moration. Although somewhat conservBtive in his course of action, and charitable for tho opinion of others, yet in his own opinion he is generi ally positive and even radical.

I Shall any deserving enterprise spring up within his precinct, his cheerful and liberal support is never withheld. Benevolence and hospitality are prominent traits, yet ho is not enumerated extravagant.

Warmly cherishes approbation, and still is not ostentatious. Financially, is independent, most of which has been self-made, but is not an aspirant for extreme riches. Is willing to lot humanity participate and share with him. A good neighbor, and universally appreciated and esteemed.

May he yet live many years to enjoy that respect and to fulfill a further mission of usefulness, and may this amull tribute help to preserve his example through an indefinite future I

Captain Johnston

CAPTAIN JOHNSTON. It is with pleasure to us, and, we believe, with gratification to the public, that we are permitted to refer in these columns to Captain Wm. M. Johnston, of Sugar Creek Township, Stark County, Ohio. A native Buckeye, and an enterprising young man, of the large manufacturing firm of Putmnn, Johnston & Co., Mr, J. enjoys an enviable position in business as well as social circles. Tho Captain was born October 26, 1832, in Wayne County, Ohio. His father, Andrew M. Johnston, died while tho subject of our sketch was quite young, leaving him a boy of fourteen years, tho solo responsibility of the family and farm upon which they resided. At eighteen years of age, William began the career of a school teacher, and continued in that vocation some twelve years, the latter four of which ho was Superintendent of tho Mount Eaton Union School. In 1857 ho was married to Hannah Johnson, daughter of Cornelius Johnson, also a resident of Wayne County. Tho result of this happy union was the birth of five children, - three boys and two girls. Finding school-teaching not agreeable to his health, Mr. Johnston engaged in the mercantile business in Mount Eaton, and in 1862 removed to Wilmot, where he now resides, and where his business is. He assisted in the recruiting of Company A, 104th Regiment 0. V. I., and entered the service with the rank of Second Lieutenant. Subsequently he was chosen Captain of Company A, 99th Battalion 0. N. G., and with thatcompany joined the 163d Regiment, which served on the James River during their one hundred days' service. After leaving the Government service, Mr. Johnston returned to Wilmot, and became manager of the agricultural works above referred to. He is now a part owner of the establishment, and the financial member of the firm of Putman, Johnston & Co. He is an active business man, and has interested himself somewhat in public affairs, also in church matters.

John M. Shetler

JOHN M. SHETLER, of Sugar Creek Township, is a native of the township he now resides in, having been born there June 30, 1825. His father, Jacob Shetler, was one of the first settlers of Stark County; ho came from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Jacob Shetler died in 1852. In 1851, John M. Shetler wns joined in marriage to Lydla Black. Eleven children were born to them, - five sons and six girls, - all of whom are now living except two daughters. Mr. Shetler has been a respected and prominent man where he has lived. For twelve years he resided in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. He held several public olEces, among them that of Justice of the Peace for several years. Eight years since, Mr. Shetler removed to his present residence, and purcliased a tract of Innd upon which is now situated the town of Beach City. He is tho " father" of Beach City, he having laid out tho town. Ho has been extensively engaged in the tannery business, also the business of stock dealing. From his efforts and ability Mr. Shetler has acquired a competency, and enjoys the highest respect of a very extensive acquaintance. Yet in the prime of life, it is to bo hoped that Mr. Shetler may live to see an enterprising, thrifty, and populous place of Beach City, and no worthier man could be found to take pride in being its founder,

Hon. Thomas W. Chapman

HON. THOMAS W. CHAPMAN resides in Bethlehem Township. In 1836, Mr. Chapman came to Stark County, and wns married to Rebecca Warner, who resided on the farm now the residence of Mr. Chapman. Immediately after being married he went to Virginia, and in 1839 returned and located here, where he has since resided.

Mr. Chapman was born June 18, 1814, in Brook (now known as Hancock) County, Virginia. He is the father of five children. Mr. Chapman has always enjoyed the highest respect of his folio w-citizons, and received at their hands tho office of State Senator during the years 1858 i and 1859. But not so much to public office does Mr. Chapman look as to the increase of tho material wealth of the community, as well as that of himself. Ho has been specially engaged in raising fine blooded stock ; he imported tho first Spanish sheep in this County, and has alwnys taken a lively intere.st in agriculture and in tho County Agricultural Society, of which he has boon President. Mr. Chapman is one of the Directors of tho Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, and has been active in the pushing forward of railroad projects.

Adam Hower

Tho gentleman whose name we have placed at tho head of this sketch is one of the early pioneers of Stark County. He was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1800. His first wife, Catherine Ludwig, was born November 29, 1803. They were married March 13, 1823. She died June 19, 1832. By this marriage Mr. Hower has five children, four of whom are still living. His second wife was Rachel Ludwig, to whom ho was married October 4, 1832. Miss Ludwig was a sister of his former wife, and was born December 12, 1798. This union was also blessed with five children, and four survive.

In Juno, 1809, Mr. Hower's father, Jacob Hower, emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio, when tho subject of this sketch was only nine years old, and located in Plain Township, Stark County. He was a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, as also was his wife. His family comprised eight children, only three of whom are now living, Mr, Adam Hower being the second son. This gentleman has not only nut sought, but has repeatedly refused to accept of, the responsibilities of office. Throe times he was elected Supervisor, and for two years paid his fine rather than servo ; tho third year he accepted the position, and served with tho understanding that he should not again be annoyed with another election I Ho has remained in tho quietude of his farm, and belongs among Stark County's most substantial and respected citizens. The burden of years resta heavily upon Mr. Hower and his faithful companion, and both are patiently awaiting " the last of earth."

Peter Pontius

This old gentleman was born in Union County, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1801. He enjoyed such advantages for education as the times afforded, and, for that day, was considered a good scholar. His father, Frederick Pontius, came West in 181G, and located on Section 16, Plain Township, Stark County. He died in July, 1848, aged seventy-six years; his wife, at the age of eighty-six.

In January, 1828, Mr. Peter Pontius married Miss Catherine Essig, daughter of Simon Essig, who emigrated to Ohio from Pennsylvania in the spring of 1804. Mr. Pontius has had a family of three sons and four daughters, of whom two of each survive. Among the positions of honor and trust which Mr. Pontius has held in liis township may bo mentioned those of Supervisor, Trustee, and School Director, in tho discharge of the duties of which he gave great satisfaction. His chief business has been that of farming, in which ho has been very successful, and has accumulated a handsome property. He is an old gentleman of genial manners, very sociable ; and both he and his companion have been connected with the Presbyterian Church of Canton for upwards of fifty years. Mr. Pontius has been a resident of the County for about sixty years, and has been a very industrious and substantial citizen. He began with little ; the first money be ever earned for himself was by cutting wood at thirty cents per cord. The portraits of Mr. Pontius and wife will be found among the illustrations of this work.

Hon. Peter Loutzenheiser

HON. PETER LOUTZENHEISER. This gentleman has been a resident of Stark County longer than any other man now living in the same. Ho was born in what was then Beaver County, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1800. In tho spring of 1806, his father, Jacob Loutzenheiser, cnme with his family to Ohio, and settled on the southeast quarter of Section 34, Town 11, Range 8, this County. He had nine children, of whom tho subject of this sketch was tho second son and third child. On April 1, 1823, Judge Loutzenheiser was married to Miss Rebecca Kimmell, and the two have lived together for upwards of fifty-two years. Their family has numbered eleven children, of whom nine still survive. Mrs. Loutzenheiser was born in Union County, Pennsylvania, January 13, 1801. Although a shoemaker by trade, Mr. Loutzenheiser has followed farming for many years. Ho has held all the offices of honor and trust in the gift of his township, except that of clerk. For upwards of twenty years he served as Justice of the Peace, and the strict and impartial manner in which he discharged the duties of this position gave great satisfaction. Tho flrst money that he ever called his own wns earned by cutting wood at thirty cents per cord. Both he and his companion performed their full share of the toils of early days, and now in tlieir old age they enjoy tho regards of a host of friends.

Gabriel Putman

Mr. Putman was born January 24, 1795, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and has resided in this County since 1817. When he came hero in 1817, he purchased the Innd now comprising his home-farm. Mr. Putman returned to his nntive State in 1819, and married Susan Weimer. _ Mr. Putman then returned to tho then wilderness, and, with his new wife, began the life of a real pioneer. After several years of united labor, the wifo of Mr. Putman died, leaving him with five children. Four of these children are now living, and are among the most substantial and respectable citizens. Two years after the death of his first wife, Mr. Putman married Rebecca White, who only survived about throe years. Tho present wife of Mr. Putman was Sarah Hite, to whom he wasjoined in marriage April, 1871. Of alt men entitled to public attention and respect, for being the promoter of the general good and tho building up of local enterprises, Gabriel Putman must be accorded the first rank. By his sagocity, industry, and energy he has acquired a competency, which ho is now enjoying in tho best of health and feeling. The subject of our sketch is the founder of the well-known agricultural works of Putman, Johnston & Co., of Wilmot.

PATRICK McCORMICK. The subject of this sketch is one of the always responsible and reliable men of his township. He resides in Bethlehem Township, and has since 1835. Mr. McCormick was born in Westmeath County, Ireland, February 1,1810. In 1826 ho came to this country, and in 1835 be located on his present farm in Stark County. In 1840 ho wns united in marriage to Susanna Kelly. Mrs. McCornuck died April 8. 1857. leaving fivo children, - two sons and tliree daughters, - all of whom are now living. The present Mrs. McCormick was married to Patrick in April, 1858. Mr. McCormick has held many local offices, and at present is performing his duty as one of the township officers.

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Mr. Tbubet is a resident of the Xownsliip of Sugar Creek, and has been a resident of that township during the past flfty-two years. He was born May 'i, 1820, in Franklin County, FenasylvaQia. His father, Jacob Trubey, came from Pennsylvania in 1828, and purchased of Jacob Grounds the farm now octTupied by Mr, Trubey- Mr. Grounds was the first settler and this property the first impiLOved in the township. March 31, 1836, Jacob Trubey died, leaving a family, consisting of the widow and three children, dependent upon what support could be obtained from a new farm in a new country. At this time, Jacob M. - a youth of foorteen years - foond himself the main support of the family, and with little to do it with. They were poor, but Jacob managed the land so that he was enabled to take care of the others, and possesses now ono of the best farms in the township and enjoying a competency. Becember 12, 1844, Mr. Trubey was united in marriage with Eliza Swan, who dttd June 7, 1868. Afterwards, December 12, 1868, Mr. Trubey was married to Elizabeth Fherson, his present wife. By bis first marriage Mr. Trubey became the father of eight children, and by the second union, of seven. Of the fifteen children, eleven aro now living; three children of the first marriage and one of the second being dead. Squire Trubey has been for many years one of the most prominent and respected men in the vicinity in which he resides, and from the time ho was twenty-one years of age has received the approval and favor of his neighbors, in the way of public office. The Squire has been County Commissioner ; alio Justice of the Peace for fifteen successive years.