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FREDERICK M. BLACK.
Mr. Frederick M. Black, one of Newark's native sons, was born April 16, 1871, his parents being Dr. James B. and Annie E. (Dille) Black. The father was a native of Lanark, Scotland, and came to America about 1841, settling in Brownsville, Ohio. He continued his education in Denison University at Gran- ville, Ohio, and was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York city. He then began practice in Linville, Licking county, and after- ward removed to Hebron where he was living at the time of the outbreak of the Civil war. In the meantime, however, he had gone to California by way of the isthmus of Panama, attracted by the gold discoveries in 1849. While there he became ill with yellow fever and this left him partially deaf. He never fully recovered his hearing and this caused him to refuse several offers of professor- ship in medical colleges. Following his return from California he devoted his attention to the practice of medicine and surgery until the Civil war was begun, when he offered his services to the government and became surgeon of the One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He afterward was made medical director of the brigade and served on the staff of General Granger. Because of illness his military service was ended after one year in the field and the disease then contracted ultimately proved the cause of his death. He did effective and valuable work while at the front, however, including the organiza- tion of the hospital service through the Army of the Tennessee. On his return from the south he resumed the practice of his profession in Newark and became one of the prominent members of the medical fraternity in this part of the state. He was an extensive and well known writer on medical subjects, making frequent contributions to medical journals in both America and England. He also wrote a number of articles for the Popular Science Monthly and was the author of a volume entitled Ten Laws of Health, published by Scribner. His life was there- fore one of much usefulness as well as intense activity and his death brought a sense of personal bereavement to many when he passed away in Newark in 1895. Mrs. Black still survives and resides in this city of which she is a native. Her father. Israel Dille, was the first mayor of Newark and was prominently con- nected with the improvement of the city at an early date. planting the trees in
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the courthouse yard and doing much to promote substantial development. He was greatly interested in the Mary Ann furnace and invested most of his fortune in the building of the Sandusky, Mansfield & Newark Railroad which ultimately ruined him financially. At one time he had a magnificent home in the north part of Newark and practically owned that district of the city. He was a lawyer by profession and his ability gained him a satisfactory clientage.
Frederick M. Black pursued his college course at Cornell where he was grad- uated in 1892 with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. Determined upon the practice of law as a life work, he began studying in the office of Kibler & Kibler of Newark and was admitted to the bar in 1894 since which time he has been engaged in active practice here. He has always prepared his cases with great thoroughness and care and in the courtroom his logical deductions have never failed to impress those who have heard him. He served as city solicitor from 1895 until 1897 and at the present writing is referee in bankruptcy under the United States courts.
On the 2d of July, 1895, Mr. Black was married to Miss Alice Hinkley of Portland, Maine, and their home is attractive by reason of its warm-hearted and cordial hospitality. They attend the Episcopal church and Mr. Black belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Delta Kappa Epsilon. He is also a member of the Licking County Bar Association and the profession as well as the general public accord his ability.
PETER COOPERRIDER.
Peter Cooperrider, who for many years has been giving his time and attention to general farming and stock-raising in Glenford township, is a native of Bowling Green township, having been born on the farm on which he now resides, February 25, 1831. He is a son of Peter and Hannah Cooperrider. His father, a native of the Keystone state, came to this county in the early days with his parents, who located in Bowling Green township, near the Perry county line. There he was reared and received his education in the district schools and spent the remainder of his life in the duties of agriculture. He was known throughout the county as an honest, upright and enterprising man and at his death he was interred in the Southern cemetery in Perry county. The family is originally of Dutch stock and he inherited all the noble qualities generally inherent in the members of that race. His wife was also a native of Pennsylvania, but was married in this county. She became the mother of nine children, namely: Mary, Margaret, Sarah, Han- nah, Elizabeth, Jacob, Samuel and David, all of whom are deceased; and Peter.
Peter Cooperrider acquired his education in his native township in a log schoolhouse. Upon completing his studies he remained at home, assisting in the duties of the farm, and when his father passed away he assumed the entire man- agement of the farm. He has always been connected with the old home place, to which he has given his best energies and on which he has labored with splendid success. The farm consists of one hundred and sixty acres of land, all of which is in excellent condition to produce the finest crops. It is supplied with a com-
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fortable residence, a large barn, all the necessary outbuildings and also a full equipment of modern farm machinery. He raises hay and grain, also paying some attention to raising and feeding the best breeds of cattle.
Mr. Cooperrider, in the year 1853, wedded Miss Eliza Jane Orr, to which union were born the following children, namely: Mary Ellen and Elizabeth, deceased; Emma Jane, wife of Robert Barnes, a farmer of Hopewell township; Samuel, who assists his father on the farm; Owen, who follows farming in Bowl- ing Green township; Homer, who is engaged in the same occupation there; and Austin, also an agriculturist of Bowling Green township. Mrs. Cooperrider departed this life some time ago. The democratic party has always claimed the vote and influence of Mr. Cooperrider and he adheres strictly to its principles. He has served the township as trustee and road supervisor. He is a man of high moral character and attainments, who has always been faithful to his religious obligations and is a member of the Lutheran church.
GEORGE ROSS HACKNEY.
One of the most important industries of Newark is that which is operating under the name of the Newark Artificial Stone & Plaster Company, of which Mr. Hackney is now assistant secretary. In this field of endeavor he has gradually worked his way upward, thoroughly mastering the business in principle and detail until today his position is one of responsibility, the duties of which he discharges with capability and promptness. He was born in Madison township, Muskingum county, Ohio, October 6, 1875, and is a son of George W. and Margaret (Griffin) Hackney. The father, a veteran of the Civil war, served as a member of Company F, Sixty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, enlisting from Muskingum county. He was badly wounded at Darbytown Road in 1863. While in the act of firing his gun a minie ball passed through his right hand, continuing on through his left elbow, shattering the arm, while another ball passed through and crushed his right hip, also affecting his spinal cord. This rendered him badly crippled but in course of time he recovered somewhat from his injuries and took up the work of life. Although never able to do much manual labor, he operated a farm in Muskingum county until 1894, when he retired and removed to Dresden, where he resided until the 1st of May, 1904. He then came to Newark, where he now makes his home. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and of the Baptist church, while his political allegiance is given to the republican party.
Upon the old home farm George Ross Hackney was reared, there remaining until his father's removal to Dresden, which occurred when he was about nineteen years of age. He then started out for himself and for some months was variously employed. In the following fall, however, he secured a situation in the brick and tile yards at Dresden, where he remained for three years and during that time he rose from the humblest position, that of wheeling clay, to the important one of burning the brick and tile. He was afterward employed for a short time on a work train on the railroad, while subsequently he secured a situation at the plaster works of J. M. Black. He began there as a common laborer but within six months
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was made foreman of the plant and continued in that capacity until October, 1899, at which time the plant changed hands. Mr. Hackney then remained with Mr. Black's successor as foreman for a year, after which he purchased an interest in the business and was made superintendent of the plant, in which capacity he remained until the sale of the business in 1904. In that year he and his partners came to Newark and entered the Newark Artificial Stone & Plaster Company, of which Mr. Hackney is now a stockholder and the assistant secretary. This is a well developed industry, having large and profitable sales and an extensive output.
On the 18th of June, 1905, Mr. Hackney was married to Miss Gertrude Krauss, of Coshocton, Ohio, and they have won many friends in the social circles of this city. In politics Mr. Hackney is a stalwart republican and in Dresden served as village treasurer. He is a member of Dresden Lodge, No. 464, K. P. In Newark he is recognized as one of the energetic, reliable young business men and manufacturers and he certainly deserves much credit for what he has accom- plished, as his advancement has come to him solely through his own efforts.
EDWARD D. HAMILTON.
Edward D. Hamilton, who is numbered among the substantial and prosperous agriculturists of Newton township, was born in this county, October 1, 1857, son of David and Mary J. (Shaffer) Hamilton. His mother was also a native of this county, while his father was born near Dayton, Ohio. He departed this life in the year 1893 and his wife survived him by ten years, dying in September, 1903. They were the parents of three children, namely: Albert J .; O. C., who resides in Denver, Colorado; and Edward D.
Edward D. Hamilton remained at his parental home until he had attained the age of maturity, in the meantime having acquired his education in the district schools and assisted in the labors of the farm. Upon leaving home he engaged for one year as a farm hand and for two years worked as a member of a crew who were constructing a telegraph line. The latter occupation he followed for a period of two years when he returned to the old homestead and assumed charge of the farm. He at once applied himself energetically to his business and by the year 1905 had derived sufficient profit from his labors to enable him to purchase the farm which embraces forty acres of excellent land. He held it under cultivation for three years when he disposed of the property and purchased a tract of one hundred and thirty acres which, after having cultivated for a time, he traded for city property in Newark, to which place he removed. However, becoming weary of city life, he traded his city holdings for the farm of one hundred acres, which he now has under cultivation.
In 1903 Mr. Hamilton wedded Miss Virgie Moler, a native of Fairfield county, and daughter of William and Charity Moler, who are now residents of Newark, Ohio. Mrs. Virgie (Moler) Hamilton is one of a family of twelve chil- dren. The couple are comfortably situated on their farm which Mr. Hamilton keeps in a high state of cultivation and in the development of which he employs all the conveniences of modern machinery and methods. He engages in general
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agriculture, producing the various kinds of grain and pays some attention to feed- ing stock. He takes considerable interest in politics as a republican and is an enthusiastic worker during political campaigns in order to secure the election of its candidates. His political convictions are the result of candid investigation which has brought him to the belief that the principles of the republican party, if put into practice throughout the country, will assure the nation its financial balance and permanent prosperity. He is respected as one of the substantial citi- zens and has served two years as township assessor and has also been a member of the school board. He belongs to Lodge No. 4727, of the Modern Woodmen of America.
JONATHAN TAVENNER.
Jonathan Tavenner, a veteran of the Civil war, who for many years has been identified with the farming and stock-raising interests of Newark township, was born in Franklin township, October 23, 1838, a son of George W. and Leah (Ewert) Tavenner. His father, a native of Loudoun county, Virginia, came to this county in the year 1836, locating in Franklin township, where he lived until the time of his death in 1858. Throughout his life he followed the occupation of farming and at the same time, being a carpenter, plied that trade to a consider- able extent. In politics he was an old-time whig and later a republican. The grandfather came to this county late in life and afterward removed to Jackson- town, Ohio, where he departed this life. Mrs. Leah (Ewert) Tavenner was united in marriage in Loudoun county, Virginia, and removed to this county with her husband, where she passed away in the year 1884. They were the parents of the following children: Mary, wife of David Venner, of Franklin township: Jona- than, an agriculturist of the same township; Catherine, who wedded Peter MeKnight Fanes, residing in Madison township; Sarah, wife of William Thomp- son, of this place; Josephine, widow of Henry Parr, who for many years followed agricultural pursuits in Franklin township; Thomas, deceased; George, a farmer of Eden township; Jennie, wife of James Foster, of this place; Louisa, who was united in marriage with Sylvester Sampson, of Hanover township; Amanda, deceased ; and B. E. Two children died in infancy.
In the district schools of Franklin township Jonathan Tavenner received his education, after which he remained at home and engaged in the daily routine of farm life until December, 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, Seventy-sixth Ohio Infantry, for a three years' service. However, he was honorably discharged two years later but reenlisted in the same company and served until August 15, 1865, having been in the ranks throughout the entire conflict. Mr. Tavenner was actively engaged in many battles in one of which he was slightly wounded. When he enlisted in the service it was as a private soldier but owing to his bravery he was later promoted to sergeant, which rank he held until he received an honor- able discharge at the close of the war. Mr. Tavenner takes pride in recalling the fact that he never missed a day's duty but was actively engaged from the time he enlisted until the day of his discharge. Among the important battles in which
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he took part are Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg, Fort Donelson, Corinth, Arkansas Post, Millikens Bend, Jackson, Mississippi, Big Shanty, Chickamauga, Ringgold, Resaca, Savannah, Bentonville, North Carolina, as well as in a number of skir- mishes. Mr. Tavenner was also among the number who fought under General Hooker at Lookout Mountain and his recollections of this battle above the clouds are very vivid and it is justly with a measure of pride that he delights in calling to memory this celebrated engagement. After the war he located in Franklin township, where he has since been engaged in farming, having forty acres of excel- lent hill land, the soil of which is very rich and productive.
In 1869 Mr. Tavenner wedded Miss Mary Fry, a resident of this township and the couple are the parents of the following children: Cora B .; Melvin, a machinist ; Olive, wife of Henry Brown, a farmer of Licking township; Charles C., who follows farming; David, who is engaged in the same pursuit; Loton; and Maud. The wife and mother departed this life in 1907 and was interred in the burial ground of the Southern church of this township. Mr. Tavenner gives his political support to the republican party, is a member of the Union Veteran Legion and is a faithful worshiper at the Southern church.
J. G. SHIRER, M. D.
The causes which lead to success in the practice of medicine are not different from those which win prosperity in commercial lines. The same unfaltering indus- try and close application are demanded in the one case as in the other, and that Dr. Shirer has worked along those lines is indicated by the success which he has attained. Born in Coshocton county October 6, 1872, he is a son of W. S. Shirer, a native of Adamsville, Ohio, who, in his youth, removed to Coshocton and now lives in Newark. The mother, Cidna S. (Decker) Shirer, also a native of Ohio, still survives.
Dr. Shirer completed the high school course in Adamsville as a member of the graduating class of 1891, and later attended the normal school. His maternal grandfather, Dr. Henry Decker, was a practicing physician in Adamsville and Coshocton for fifty-six years, and through his influence the subject of this review took up the study of medicine, pursuing several courses of lectures in the Starling Medical College, of Columbus, from which he was graduated in 1896. He com- meneed practice in Cardington, Morrow county, where he continued for two years and then located in Otsego, Ohio, where he remained for six years, coming thence to Newark. He was alone in practice here until 1906, when he formed a partner- ship with B. Frank Barnes, M. D. He is also engaged in the general practice of medicine and surgery and is surgeon for the Baltimore & Ohio and the Ohio Elec- tric Railway Companies and for the Wehrle Stove Company. He belongs to the Ohio State Medical Society and to the American Medical Association, and is now treasurer of the Licking County Medical Society. Aside from his private practice he is acting as examiner for the Massachusetts Mutual, the Midland Mutual, the Manhattan Life, the Kansas City Mutual and other insurance companies. Inter- ested in the progress that is being continuously made in the science of medicine,
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he has supplemented his early training by a course in the Post Graduate College of New York. While he is preeminently a physician, devoting the greater part of his time and energy to his labors in that line, he has also become interested in financial and commercial enterprises, is a director and was one of the organizers of the Otsego Gas & Oil Company and is the president of the Blue Rock Gas & Oil Company.
In 1896 Dr. Shirer was married to Miss Laura A. Waters, a daughter of Dr. W. C. Waters, a well known physician of Zanesville, Ohio, who is prominent in political as well as professional circles, serving now as alderman of the third ward of his city. Dr. Shirer belongs to Newark Lodge, No. 97, A. F. & A. M .; Row- land Lodge, No. 305, K. P .; Newark Lodge, No. 391, B. P. O. E .; Munificent Lodge of Camels; Octagon Tent, No. 132, K. M .; Newark Court of Honor; and the Brotherhood of American Ycomen. He likewise belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church, and the principles which have actuated his life are those which govern honorable, upright manhood. His interests are thoroughly identified with those of Newark, and at all times he is ready to lend his aid and cooperation to any movement calculated to benefit this section of the country or advance its sub- stantial development.
TITUS HILL HANKINSON.
Titus Hill Hankinson, who in his business career has worked his way upward, overcoming many obstacles and difficulties, is now numbered among the prosper- ous farmers of Mckean township and that he enjoys the confidence of his fellow citizens is indicated in the fact that he is now serving as township trustee. He is one of Licking county's native sons, his birth having occurred in Newton town- ship, June 23, 1860, his parents being Simeon and Susanna (Colingham) Hankin- son, both of whom were natives of New Jersey. The mother's parents died when she was very young and she was reared by other families and when in early womanhood went with a family to Perry county, Ohio. There had been warm friendship between her and Simeon Hankinson in New Jersey and a year after she came to this state Mr. Hankinson followed her and they were married. In 1856 they removed to Licking county, settling in Newton township just east of St. Louisville, where Mr. Hankinson carried on agricultural pursuits up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1888. His wife survived him four years and passed away in 1892.
After acquiring his preliminary education in the common schools Titus H. Hankinson attended the Harris Normal School and at twenty-one years of age began teaching, which profession he followed through four winter seasons, while in the summer months he worked upon the home farm. In company with a brother he also owned and operated a threshing machine but in 1888 sold his interest in the thresher and began operating a farm on the shares. A year later he hired out as a farm hand, working for Mrs. Jerusha Gibson, in whose employ he remained for two years and eight months. He then removed to Granville township, where he cultivated a farm on shares of one-third, the owner furnishing
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everything. A year later Mr. Hankinson bought a team and rented a tract of land. For a year he farmed in MeKean township and in 1899 purchased his pres- ent place, comprising one hundred and fourteen acres, to which he removed. It has since been his home and with characteristic energy he has continued its culti- vation and improvement, making it a valuable farm property well equipped with the accessories and conveniences common at the present day. He raises the cereals best adapted to soil and climate and as the result of his energy annually gathers good crops.
In 1886 Mr. Hankinson was married to Miss Ellen Gertrude Nash, of Mckean township, and unto them have been born seven children: Ada Blanche, a teacher in the public school in Granville township; Bessie May, who follows the profession of teaching in Mckean township; Mary, a student in the Utica high school ; Raymond, Earl Delbert, Dale and Clarence William, all at home.
In his political views Mr. Hankinson is an earnest republican, believing that the principles of the party are most conducive to good government and therefore giving to it his loyal support. In the fall of 1907 his fellow townsmen, appre- ciating his worth and ability, elected him to the office of township trustee and prior to this time he served for two terms as assessor, discharging his duties with promptness and fidelity. He is a member of Cedar Camp, No. 4727, M. W. A., of Newark, and the guiding principles of his life are indicated in the fact that he is a member of the Welsh Hill Baptist church. He is today numbered among the representative and valued citizens of MeKean township, his life record being most commendable in that he has wrought out his own success and gained his present prosperity by honorable methods.
CHARLES R. HARTSHORN.
Charles R. Hartshorn, owning and cultivating a valuable farm of one hun- dred and seventy-three acres in Newark township, was born on this place on the 26th of September, 1852, his parents being Jacob and Martha (Fulton) Harts- horn. Jacob Hartshorn, whose birth occurred in Belmont county, Ohio, January 1, 1810, was thrown upon his own resources in early life, for his father, who went to the front at the time of the war of 1812, was never again heard from, having probably been killed in battle. In the early '20s he made his way to Licking county and worked on the canal, while about 1840 he bought the farm on which our sub- ject now resides and which has since remained the old family homestead. His original purchase, which was all covered with timber except two small fields, com- prised eighty-three acres but as the years passed and he prospered in his under- takings, he gradually added to his holdings until at the time of his death he owned two hundred and fifty acres of rich and productive land. Throughout his active business career he followed agricultural pursuits with gratifying success and like- wise became the owner of city real-estate, being numbered among the substantial and prominent early settlers of the community. Politically he was a stanch repub- lican and capably served his fellow townsmen in the position of trustee as well as in various minor offices. In religious faith he was a Methodist and assisted in
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