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After serving four years on the road, Mr. Bushnell accepted the general agency at Mansfield, Ohio, for the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad, then known as the Broad Gauge line (six feet), now the Erie Railroad. The broad gauge was an experiment in railroading, made to prevent the straying of individual cars to other lines. This necessitated the transfer of all through freight and local carloads via junction stations, and this was a heavy expense and a delay of shipments. A date being fixed upon, the track was changed to the standard gauge in one day, with but slight delay to the train service. Mr. Bushnell accepted the position of general agent of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway, operated by the Pennsylvania Company, at Mansfield, Ohio, and continued in this position for a long period of years.
He was the cashier of the Richland National Bank of Mansfield, a director of the Mansfield Savings Bank, and a director of the Richland Savings Bank. He is a member of the First Congregational church. He was appointed a delegate by Governor Bushnell to the National Society of Charities and Corrections at Austin, Texas, in 1899, and by Governor Nash a delegate to the same at Washington, D. C., in 1901. He is a trustee-an appointee of the governor and approved by the state senate-of the Columbus State Hospital at Columbus, Ohio. This hospital is claimed to be the largest not only in America but even in the world. Mr. Bushnell was a director of the public schools for twelve years; is a trustee of
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the Mansfield cemetery; has been a commissioner since the organization (fourteen years) of the Sherman-Heineman Park, and has been interested in all the improvements for the advancement of his home city. He was the donor of an appropriate and beautiful monument, erected in 1900 in Middle Park, Mansfield, to the memory of John Chapman, better known as "Johnny Appleseed." This gift was properly presented and accepted, and is greatly appreciated not only by his fellow citizens but also by all Ohioans everywhere. The dedication of the monument was under the auspices of the Richland County Historical Society. Special resolutions were adopted and engrossed by the Ohio Society at New York, January 14, 1901, as follows :
"JOHNNY APPLESEED."
At a meeting of the Ohio Society of New York, held at its rooms at the Waldorf-Astoria, New York, January 14, 1901, a committee was appointed consisting of Hon. Mahlon Chance, General Wagner Swayne, General Anson McCook, Abner Mckinley, Esq., and Colgate Hoyt, Esq., who submitted thie following, which was unanimously adopted :
The Ohio Society of New York learns with satisfaction and pride that a beautiful monument has been erected at Mansfield, Ohio, in the Sherman- Heineman Park, by Martin B. Bushnell. Esq., of that city, to old John Chap- man, better known in the early history of Ohio as Johnny Appleseed.
RESOLVED, That we tender to Martin B. Bushnell, Esq., our sincere and hearty thanks for his liberality, and express our highest appreciation of the noble and patriotic sentiment which inspired this tribute.
RESOLVED, That a copy of the foregoing be sent to Mr. Bushnell by the officers of the society.
Presented by the Society. (Signed. )
M. I. SOUTHARD, President.
A. F. HAGAR, Secretary.
Mr. Bushnell replied to the foregoing, expressing his appreciation of the action of the Ohio Society.
Mr. Bushnell's character is fuller, wider and nobler than this. As a man and citizen he has so endeavored to deport his life so to dispense its better offices and sweeter charities that when he comes "to draw the drapery of his couch about him" it shall be said, "Mankind is better that he lived ;" his neigh- bors were his friends.
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D. F. TUCKER.
Capacity for business will tell in the country as unmistakably as in the city. This thought is suggested by the successful career of the well known citizen of Monroe township, Richland county, whose name is above. He was born in Merrimac county,. New Hampshire, November 2, 1841, one of the six children of David and Clarissa (Patten) Tucker, who are named as follows, in the order of their nativity: Norman, a resident of Chicago; Alfred G., who is deceased; Mary P., the wife of James Reed; D. F., the subject of this sketch; Livonia; and one who died in infancy.
In 1849, when he was eight years old, Mr. Tucker, the subject proper of this sketch, was brought to Ohio by his parents, who located on a farm which the father had purchased many years before ; for he had made a journey from New Hampshire to this place on foot in 1819, when he bought eighty acres where the village of Lucas afterward came into existence and where he lived about seven years, during which time he bought the one-hundred-and- sixty-acre farm first mentioned. He returned to the old Granite state and married, and continued to reside there until, in 1849, he came again to Ohio, as has been stated. Soon after his arrival here he erected the house which is still standing upon the place and in which he lived until his death, in 1888, when he was in the ninety-first year of his age. His wife died March 9, 1872, aged sixty-six years. It fell to the lot of Mr. Tucker twice to do the work of the pioneer in Richland county; for on his return, after having redeemed his first and smaller farm from the wilderness, he found the other and larger one entirely unimproved. But he was of the stuff of which good pioneers are made and had proved both his manhood and his patriotism by fighting for his country in the war of 1812. He was a good and helpful citizen, influential in township affairs and an active worker in the church. Before the removal of the family to Ohio Mrs. Tucker was a teacher in the schools of New Hampshire.
D. F. Tucker had received some education under the instruction of his good mother before he had been brought to the Buckeye state; and this was supplemented by attendance at the public and select schools of Lucas. His father reared him carefully to systematic and successful farming, and from the time he attained his majority until his father's death the two were practically partners in a business way; and it is worthy of note that the most confidential understanding always existed between them. At this time Mr. Tucker owns four hundred and fifty-nine acres in Monroe township and eighty acres in adjoining Worthington township. This fine property he
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has gained by good farming and good business methods. He has, while carrying on general farming on an extensive scale, also given attention very profitably to shipping sheep and hogs. From time to time he has interested himself in business affairs distinct from farming, with a great deal of per- sonal success, and at times greatly to the public benefit. In 1899 he es- tablished the Mifflin & Lucas telephone line, and he is also interested in the Star Telephone Company.
In politics Mr. Tucker is a Democrat, an active worker for his party, and in religion he is a well accepted member of the Congregational church.
He was married November 10, 1864, to Miss Mary Welty, a daughter of Christian Welty, and their eight children are John A., Norman W., Eva S., Clinton W., Clarissa E., Mary E., Lucy L. and Jessie F.
ANDREW. RAMSEY.
Andrew Ramsey, who was formerly engaged in agricultural pursuits in Worthington township but now makes his home in Butler, was born July 13, 1848, in Knox county, Ohio, and was two years old when brought by his parents to this county. No event of special importance occurred to vary. the routine life of the farm during his youth. He pursued his education in the public schools and enjoyed the pleasures of the playground, and through . the summer seasons assisted in the cultivation of the fields. He remained upon the home farm until twenty-four years of age, when he purchased one hundred and thirty acres of land in Worthington township, his father assist- ing him in paying for the property. The place was his home from 1872 until 1892, when he purchased the D. J. Rummel farm of fifty-two acres, residing thereon until 1898, when he took up his abode in Butler, renting his land. He still owns his farm of one hundred and ninety acres and the other of fifty-two acres, and in his business was very successful. He carried on general farming and also engaged in stock breeding to a limited extent, but his land is now rented and he resides in Butler in the enjoyment of a well earned rest.
Mr. Ramsey married Miss Lavinia, a daughter of Michael Secrist, and they had three children, but two died in early life, the only surviving child being Frank, who is still with his parents. Mr. Ramsey votes with the Democracy on questions of national importance, but at local elections where no national issue is involved is independent in his political affiliations. He and his wife are members of a church, in which he has held various offices.
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ROBERT DARLING.
Among the leading farmers and stock-dealers if Worthington township Robert Darling was numbered, and at his death the community lost one of its valued citizens. His entire life was spent on one farm with the exception of a period of four years which he passed among the mines of California. He was a very successful and progressive agriculturist and in connection with the cultivation of his fields he raised blooded Durham cattle, going to Kentucky to purchase the first of his herd. He was scrupulously honest in all his business affairs and enjoyed an unassailable reputation in trade circles. As his financial resources increased he made judicious investments in real estate and became the owner of three hundred and eighty acres of land, constituting one of the most desirable farms in the county. He placed his fields under a high state of cultivation and added to the place commodious and substantial buildings and all the modern accessories and improvements of a model farm. For several years he was the president of the County Fair Association, and he did all in his power to improve the condition of the representatives of the agricultural and stock-raising interests.
On the 24th of November, 1859, Mr. Darling was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Parr, a daughter of Andrew and Losena (Johnson) Parr. Her parents, natives of Pennsylvania, came to Ashland county at an early day. Her father engaged in farming and blacksmithing, and died November 8, 1876, at the age of sixty-nine years. Her mother passed away May 19. 1879, also at the age of sixty-nine. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Mrs. Darling was born in Green township, Ashland county, and was there reared. By her marriage she became the mother of thirteen chil- dren, of whom seven are still living.
Mr. Darling was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Loudonville, Ohio, and he held membership in the Lutheran church, to which his widow yet be- longs. He was a man of earnest purpose, sterling worth, genial manner and kindly disposition, and these qualities made him popular and gained him the respect of all with whom he came in contact. His widow still survives him and resides on the old home farm. She is a lady of many excellent qualities and enjoys the esteem of her friends and neighbors.
ARTHUR J. HAYCOX.
Among the leading and representative business men of Mansfield is Arthur J. Haycox, the superintendent of the Citizens' Electric Railway, Light & Power Company. He was born in Wales in 1858, and was there reared and
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educated in the common schools. His father was a farmer by occupation. In 1874 the family, consisting of parents and seven sons, emigrated to the United States, where the sons are now doing well in business, all being energetic, progressive and capable business men. William E. was the superin- tendent of the East Cleveland Railway for eleven years, and in 1899 built a line from Galion out to a distance of twelve miles, and now successfully operates the same.
Our subject was with the East Cleveland Railway Company for a time, and before coming to Mansfield was in the employ of the Denver Tramway Company. He also did the largest dairy business in Denver for some years, but sold out in 1894. He attended the World's Fair in Chicago and traveled about four years. For the past six years he has been the superintendent of the Citizens' Electric Railway, Light & Power Company, during which time the system has been extended to the park. The Casino has been built and is about the only place of amusement in the city during the summer months. A street-car line of twelve miles, running from Mansfield to Shelby, has also been built, and is under the supervision of Mr. Haycox. His practical knowl- edge of all the details of the business, as well as his acquaintance with men, renders him a most valuable superintendent, as is evinced by his continuance in so important a position.
Mr. Haycox married Miss Emma Salter, of Cleveland, Ohio, whose parents came to this country from England. By this union were born two sons,-Arthur J. and Ralph. In politics he is a supporter of the Republican party and its principles. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Methodist church, while his wife holds membership in the Christian church.
JOHN CRALL.
John Crall, who is engaged in farming and stock-raising on section 34, Franklin township, was born November 5, 1853, on the farm which is still his home. His father, Joshua Crall, was a native of Pennsylvania, born about 1820. He wedded Hetty Terman, and they became the parents of five chil- dren : Samuel, who was the owner of one of the farms now the property of his brother John, and died April 10, 1898; Mary C., who became the wife of Charles Nail, by whom she has one living child, and for her second husband, Albert Toukel, who is connected with the Water Works at Shelby ; William B., who died in infancy; John, of this review; and Susan, the wife of Thomas B. Werts, a resident of Madison township, Richland county, by whom she has two children.
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In the public schools near his home John Crall pursued. his education. Through the summer months he aided in the labors of the farm from the time he was old enough to handle a plow, and at the age of twenty-five he began farming and stock-raising on his own account. It was in 1878 that he took up his abode on the old Whistler farm, which he operated for five years, when, with the capital he had acquired through his industry and economy, he pur- chased a part of the farm upon which he now resides from his father's estate. He has brought it up to a very high state of productiveness. In his business he has been very successful and now owns the quarter section of land which is his home place, and eight acres on section 33, in Franklin township. His property is under a system of high cultivation, the rich fields yielding to him a golden tribute in return for the care and labor he bestows upon them.
Mr. Crall was married on the 17th of January, 1878, to Miss Cora Alice Finical, who became his wife. They now have four children: Maurice J., who was born November 1, 1878; William, born July 23, 1882 ; Vertie May, born September 12, 1883 ; and Rhea, born October 28, 1898. The children are still under the parental roof and the family circle remains unbroken.
MARTIN L. CULLER.
Among the leading agriculturists of Monroe township is numbered Mar- tin L. Culler, whose home is on section II. No one is better known in this vicinity, for his entire life has been spent here, and all his interests from boy- hood have been closely associated with those of this locality. In his special field of industry he has met with excellent success, and by the energy and zeal which he has manifested he has won the confidence and esteem of the public.
Mr. Culler was born upon his present farm, October 14. 1843, a son of Michael L. and Mary A. (Ernsberger) Culler, both natives of Maryland, the former born in 1803. the latter in 1811. His paternal grandparents were Jacob and Barbara Culler. His wife came to Richland county, Ohio, in 1825, and settled in Monroe township, where at this time and later the grandfather purchased five quarter sections of land, one of which our subject now owns. The family located on the quarter section where Mrs. Elizabeth Z. Culler now lives. Jacob Culler was a man of wealth in Maryland, and in his farming operations in this county he prospered, becoming one of the most substantial and influential citizens of his community. He was a Whig in politics and an active member of the Lutheran church. John Ernsberger, the maternal grandfather of our subject, emigrated to Ohio from Maryland about 1818,
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and settled in Mifflin township, Richland county, buying one hundred and sixty acres of land. His first wife, who bore the maiden name of Mary Smith, died when Mrs. Culler was but twelve years old, and later married Polly Archer. Some time during the '3os they removed to Iowa, where his death occurred.
Soon after coming to this county with his parents, Michael L. Culler was married and located on the quarter section of land where our subject now resides, it having been given him by his father. He taught school for two terms in one of the pioneer log schoolhouses of Monroe township, and then turned his attention to the improvement and cultivation of his farm, which occupied his time until called to his final rest in 1852. Politically he was a stanch supporter of the Whig party but cared nothing for official honors. An earnest, consistent Christian, he was from early life an officer in the Lutheran church, and was largely instrumental in building Mount Zion church, to which he was always one of the most liberal contributors. His estimable wife died in 1880. To this worthy couple were born nine chil- dren, eight of whom still survive, namely : Barbara, the wife of Henry Keefer, a farmer of Mifflin township, this county ; Joseph H., a farmer of Clay county, Indiana; Ellen, the wife of Henry Will, a painter of Michigan; Sarah, the wife of James Shambaugh, a farmer of Monroe township, this county : Henry, a farmer of Barry county, Michigan ; Martin L., our subject ; Lewis, a farmer of Butler township, this county ; and Simon, a carpenter of Mansfield, Ohio.
The early education of Martin L. Culler was obtained in the district schools near his boyhood home. He was but nine years of age at his father's death, and as he approached manhood he worked for his mother on the farm. cultivating it on the shares. After his mother's death, in February, 1880, he purchased the farm from the other heirs, and has since engaged in its culti- vation and further improvement. Meeting with success in his labors, he has extended its boundaries, adding eighty-two acres in 1892 and one hundred acres in 1898, so that he now has a fine farm of three hundred and nineteen acres.
Mr. Culler was married in 1870, to Miss Elizabeth Mowers, a native of Ashland county and a daughter of Isaac Mowers, who came to Ashland county in 1828 and settled on a quarter section of land near the present home of our subject. By this union were born twelve children : Willard, Clark, deceased, Lottie, James, Alma, Ira, Wade, Roy, Anna, Marion, Ruth and Emery. All are at home with the exception of James, who is a salesman in the hard- ware store of Samuel J. Colwell, of Mansfield.
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Mr. Culler's political support is given to the Democratic party, and for six years he most capably filled the office of township trustee. He affiliates with Mohawk Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, and is a prominent member of the Lutheran church, in which for several years he held the office of trustee, elder and deacon. As a citizen he has ever been found true to every trust reposed in him, and well merits the high regard in which he is held.
J. ANDERSON BARTON.
Among the young men of Mansfield who are already prominent in busi- ness circles is J. Anderson Barton, who now occupies the responsible position of cashier of the Richland County Savings Bank. He was born in Juniata county, Pennsylvania, September 28, 1867, a son of William J. and Rachel Barton. His father died in 1897, having long survived his wife, who passed away in 1868, at their old home in Allenville, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Barton of this review was reared in the state of his nativity and his literary education was acquired in the common schools and was supple- mented by a business training in Eastman's Commercial College, at Pough- keepsie, New York. Hoping to benefit his financial condition by removing westward Mr. Barton came to Mansfield in 1886, a young man of nineteen years, ambitious, resolute and determined. Here he accepted a clerkship in the Citizens' National Bank and applied himself earnestly to mastering the principles of the banking business. His fidelity and capability soon secured him the more responsible position of bookkeeper and cashier for the Humph- ryes Manufacturing Company, with which he was connected until the spring of 1898, when he organized the Richland County Savings Bank, and in July of the same year was elected its cashier, in which capacity he has since served. He follows safe and conservative business methods and yet is pro- gressive in his work. Under the guidance of Mr. Barton and the other officers of the bank the institution has gained high standing in commercial circles and receives the liberal support of the people.
On the 10th of September, 1891, occurred the marriage of our subject and Miss Hattie V. Au, a granddaughter of Samuel Au, who was one of the honored pioneers and influential and successful farmers of Richland county. Mr. Barton was a member of Tent No. 130, of the Knights of the Macca- bees, and is a popular citizen, having a wide acquaintance in Richland county and enjoying the high regard of all with whom he is associated.
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