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MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH POUND
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In 1855 Mr. Pound was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. Richardson, a daughter of Samuel Richardson. They had seven children, as follows: Clarence N., residing in Mary Ann township; Ora G., who lives on the home farm; and five who have passed away and named as follows: Emma, who married Samuel D. Lyon; Ida, married Edwin Clay; Isaac; George; and one who died in infancy unnamed.
Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, Mr. Pound has given his political allegiance to the men and measures of the democracy and has served as assessor for three terms, while for three years he was a member of the school board. Both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in the work of which he takes an active and helpful interest, serving now as trustee thereof. He has resided in this county sixty-one years and is, therefore, largely familiar with its upbuilding and substantial development, especially along agricultural lines, with which he has been connected throughout the entire period of his manhood. He is widely and favorably known throughout the community, having won the unqualified confidence and regard of all with whom he has come in contact.
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JAMES LEES.
James Lees, now living retired, was for many years connected with general agricultural pursuits. His record from boyhood down to the present time contains many commendable chapters concerning business activity and integrity, and loyalty and progressiveness in citizenship. He was born in Montclair, New Jersey, December 4, 1840, and is a son of Samuel and May (Wild) Lees, both of whom were natives of Yorkshire, England, the former born December 14, 1785, and the latter February 5, 1795. Following their marriage they came to America in 1827 and settled in New Jersey, where the father engaged in business as a woolen manufacturer. Their family numbered nine children : Ann, born April 30, 1819, who is deceased; Elizabeth, who was born October 24, 1821, and is a resident of New Jersey; Mary, born December 26, 1823, who has also passed away; Jane, whose birth occurred July 6, 1826, and who is deceased; Thomas, whose natal day was September 30, 1828, and who is likewise deceased; John, born December 14, 1830, and who has passed away; Joseph, who was born February 18, 1833, and is now living in Newark township; Sarah, born August 10, 1836, who is deceased ; and James, of this review. The father of this family passed away on the 1st of August, 1869, while the mother departed this life on the 26th of January, 1879.
James Lees remained under the parental roof until sixteen years of age and during that period acquired his education in the public schools. He then started out in business life on his own account and came to Licking county, where he worked as a farm hand for four years. On the expiration of that period he enlisted as a member of the Union army in the Civil war, joining Company H of the Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, with which he served for three years as a loyal defender of the stars and stripes. He participated in the engagements of Perryville, Kent, Stone River and several other battles and on one occasion was
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captured and imprisoned, suffering many hardships while thus in captivity. On the expiration of his three years' term he was honorably discharged at Camp Dennison and returned to Licking county. Here he again took up general agri- cultural pursuits, became a farmer, brought his fields under a high state of cultivation, carefully directing his efforts along well defined lines of labor until he gained substantial success and with a handsome competence retired to enjoy his remaining days without further recourse to labor.
On the 20th of September, 1868, James Lees was married to Miss Elizabeth Cochran, a native of Maryland, and they have three children: William A., a resident of this county; Mary C., the widow of Clark D. Barrows, who likewise makes her home in Licking county ; and Sarah E., of this county. In his political views Mr. Lees has always been a stalwart republican, espousing the party which was the defense of the Union during the dark days of the Civil war, and has always been the party of reform and progress. He has never sought nor filled political offices, but has been school director, and the cause of education finds in him a warm and stalwart friend. He is interested in all that pertains to the welfare of the community and has never failed to give his aid to movements which he believes will prove of public good. His fellow townsmen recognize in him a man worthy of their good will and respect and as a veteran of the Civil war he deserves the gratitude of the nation.
J. C. KRIEG.
J. C. Krieg, who since 1901 has acceptably filled the position of superintendent of the Children's Home, is well qualified for this work in that he is a man of broad, humanitarian spirit, his helpful nature finding ready expression in his efforts to care for the homeless and helpless little ones under his charge. Mr. Krieg enjoys to the fullest extent the respect of those connected with the institution and of those with whom other relations of life have brought him in contact. His his- tory, therefore, cannot fail to prove of interest to many of our readers. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he was born October 25, 1857, a son of William Krieg, whose birth occurred in Germany October 25, 1827. He came to the United States in 1847 when a young man of twenty years, settling in Baltimore, but prior to the Civil war he removed to Frederick county, Maryland, where his remaining days were passed, his death there occurring July 1, 1907, when he was in the eightieth year of his age. He had landed in America on the 1st of July just fifty years before. He possessed much natural mechanical ingenuity and skill, and conducted business as a buggy and carriage manufacturer. His wife, Mrs. Mary (Martell) Krieg, is a native of France and is still living at the age of seventy-five vears.
As the family home was in that section of the country where contending armies passed back and forth, laying waste everything that could be utilized for army supplies, the Kriegs lost all they possessed through the fortunes of war, and when but eleven years of age J. (. Krieg had to go to work to provide for his own support. He was first employed as a farm hand for fifty cents per week and his
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board, continuing thus at manual labor until 1880, when he came to Newark and entered the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. After nine months spent in that service he became a clerk in the employ of John W. Fife, but soon afterward engaged with Thomas H. Keller in selling buggies.
In 1883 Mr. Krieg was united in marriage to Miss Etta M. Montgomery and went to Emporia, Kansas, where he was employed in a shoe store for two years. He afterward returned to Licking county and for a year worked on a farm belonging to his father-in-law, John F. Montgomery. He afterward became clerk to O. G. King in the shoe business, remaining with the King Shoe Company for fifteen years as a most trusted and trustworthy employe. He left that position in 1901 when appointed superintendent of the Children's Home, where he has since re- mained, giving acceptable service in this capacity during the seven years in which he has filled the position. Possessing an inventive turn of mind and much mechanical skill, he does all the plumbing and other such work at the institution and has patented a very successful invention known as Krieg's Gas Burner. He has also invented and expects to secure a patent upon an automatic cow stable, which promises to be a great success.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Krieg have been born five children: Lawrence M., born October 25, 1884, on the twenty-seventh anniversary of his father's birth and the fiftieth anniversary of his grandfather's birth ; Mary Etta ; Harold C .; Dorothy V .; and Elizabeth Katherine, all yet at home.
Mr. Krieg is a member of the Newark Masonic lodge and of the Methodist church. Adverse circumstances in early life developed in him a force of character that has enabled him to work his way upward in spite of seeming opposition and lack of advantages. He has become a well-read man, and is justly classed with those who are termed self-made. He deserves much credit and honor for what he has accomplished, his genuine worth gaining for him the respect of all with whom he has been associated. That he has given uniform satisfaction in his present position is indicated by the fact that he has been retained therein for seven years. He was also well known in commercial circles, and that he has ever been true to the trust reposed in him is a fact which stands unquestioned in his career.
A. H. HEISEY.
The leaders are comparatively few. The great mass of men seem content to remain in the positions in which they are placed by birth, experience or environment. Laudable ambition, ready adaptability and a capacity for hard work are essential elements of success, and in none of these requirements is A. H. HIcisey ever found lacking. It is not a matter of marvel, therefore, that he occupies a prominent position among the business men of Newark who have been the promoters of her progress and development. The place to which he has attained is due to the fact that he has ability to recognize the opportune moment and to correctly appraise the value of a situation and to determine its possible outcome. He has thus been led into undertakings which are not only proving
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a gratifying source of revenue to himself but are also constituting elements in the commercial activity of his adopted city. He is today president of the firm of A. H. Heisey & Company, manufacturers of table glassware, and for twenty years was at the head of the firm of George Duncan & Sons, also engaged in the same line of business. He likewise became one of the organizers of the United States Glass Company, systematized its interests and continued as its manager for two years, when he resigned. Two years later, in 1895, he established the firm of A. H. Heisey & Company, of Newark, where he manufactures all kinds of table glassware. The erection of the buildings was begun in 1895 and the business was placed in successful operation in 1896. The plant is thoroughly equipped with the latest improved machinery and the most modern processes of manufacture are utilized, while skilled workmen are employed in conducting the business. The members of the company are: A. H., George D., E. Wilson and T. Clarence Heisey, and they employ altogether about seven hundred people, their products being shipped all over the world.
In addition to his connection with the Newark company, A. H. Heisey is president of the Pittsburg Clay Pot Company, controlling the largest business of the kind in America, acting as chairman of its board for twenty years. He is likewise the president of the Glass Association, president of the Joint Association, which is composed of the Keystone and Glass Associations, and also president of the Clay Pot Association of Pittsburg. His pronounced business ability has caused his cooperation to be sought in various quarters and he is now a director of several Pittsburg and Newark banks and of the Newark Heating and Light Company. He may well be classed among those men who have been termed captains of industry, for their powers and energies have enabled them to establish and control extensive interests wherein the public has been a large indirect beneficiary.
LEVI CRIST.
Levi Crist was born on a farm south of Thornville, Perry county, Ohio, No- vember 20, 1826, and was the oldest of a family of eight children born unto Frederick and Mary Ann Crist. About the year 1832 he accompanied his parents to a farm near what is known as the Big Spring in the southern part of Licking county, and there his early boyhood days were passed. While yet very young, through force of circumstances, he assumed the control of the farm and by strict economy and good management he was soon able to purchase the adjoining tract of land. Mr. Crist was a progressive farmer and devoted his entire life to his chosen industry. Year after year he carefully cultivated his fields and in the autumn gathered a rich harvest. His efforts were crowned with success so that he continually added to his possessions and when he retired from business he had acquired a very comfortable estate.
On the 27th of January, 1859, Mr. Crist was married to Miss Catherine Cotterman, and unto them were born five children, one of whom died in early manhood, while four are still living. Mr. Crist passed away February 18, 1906, at the age of seventy-nine years, his faithful wife having preceded him to the grave about one year, at the age of nearly seventy years.
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Mr. Crist was an exemplary citizen, held in high esteem wherever known. He never failed to express his political preference at the polls but never sought nor desired office for himself. He was a life-long member of the Evangelical Lutheran church of Thornville, Ohio, was a liberal supporter of the church work and always gave generously to charity.
JOHN G. JONES.
John G. Jones, who is numbered among the enterprising and progressive agriculturists of Newark township, was born in Belmont county, Ohio, on the 7th of June, 1884, his parents being William H. and Mary C. Jones, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. Both the father and mother are living and make their home in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Their family numbered six children, namely: Anna, the wife of Simon Armstrong, of Martins Ferry, Ohio; William B., also a resident of Martins Ferry, Ohio; John G., of this review : Katie, at home; Sarah, deceased ; and Florence, who is still under the parental roof.
John G. Jones acquired a common school education and when he had attained his majority started out on his business career as an employe in a glass house, being thus engaged for six months. Subsequently he worked in a sheet mill for three years and on the expiration of that period secured a position as baggage master for a railroad, being thus connected for a year. He next turned his atten- tion to general agricultural pursuits, locating on his present farm of seventy-six acres in Newark township, Licking county, in the conduct of which he is meeting with a well deserved measure of prosperity.
On the 4th of November, 1905, Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Mrs. Flora (Turner) Kaiser, the widow of John J. Kaiser, a native of Missouri. A stanch democrat in his political views, he casts his ballot in support of the men and measures of that party. Though still young in years, he has already mani- fested that energetic and determined spirit which augurs well for a successful career and his friends predict for him a bright future.
DAVID WEAVER.
David Weaver is numbered among the veterans of the Civil war, who in re- sponse to the country's call for aid went to the front and throughout the entire period of hostilities manifested his loyalty to the Union in faithful defense of the old flag on southern battlefields. He is equally loyal to his country in days of peace and is classed with the worthy citizens of Homer. He was born here August 8, 1842, his parents being Harrison and Nancy ( Yates) Weaver. The former was a native of Virginia and at an early period in the development of this part of the state came to Licking county with his father, John Weaver, and here spent his remaining days in the vicinity of Homer, giving his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits.
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The boyhood and youth of David Weaver were quietly passed, as he spent his early life on the old home farm and acquired his education in the public schools. However, he was only about twelve years of age when his mother died and at that time was thrown upon him own resources. He has since been dependent upon his labors for whatever success he has achieved or enjoyed. When still quite young he went to Utica, Ohio, where he was employed for some years in a wagon factory. He was thus engaged at the time of the outbreak of the Civil war and enlisted in the Union army there, becoming a member of Company H, Third Ohio Infantry under Captain McDougall of Newark. This was in response to the first call for troops to serve for three months, as it was believed at that time that the war would last at most for only a few weeks, for the south thought that the north was too engrossed in money making to go forth in large numbers in defense of the federal government, while the north believed that the people of the south were too indolent to meet the demands of a vigorous warfare. It was soon proved, however, that the war was to be no mere holiday affair and the call was issued for troops to serve for three years. On the expiration of his first term Mr. Weaver reenlisted as a member of Company E, Twelfth Ohio infantry, under Captain Legg of Newark, and served in that command until 1864, when on the call for veterans he again enlisted and continued in the service of the same company until mustered out at the close of the war. Thus from the beginning until the end of hostilities he was on active duty at the front, participating in many hotly contested battles, including those of Antietam, South Mountain, and Second Bull Run. He was also in many other engagements in which his regiment took part, and he never faltered in his performance of duty, whether on the lonely picket line or in the midst of the firing line.
When the war was over Mr. Weaver returned home and took up the trade of blacksmithing, which he followed for a number of years. He then engaged in farming for a short time and in recent years has given his attention to teaming. He married Miss Driscilla Dickey, of Homer, in 1869, and unto this marriage five children have been born: John D., a railroad man with headquarters at Mt. Vernon; Miranda, at home; Lida, the wife of Clem Williams, of Homer; Bessie, also at home ; and Collin G., a teamster of Homer.
In his political views Mr. Weaver is a republican but has never sought the honors nor emoluments of office as a reward for party fealty. He is always pro- gressive in citizenship, however, and is much interested in everything that pertains to the welfare and progress of the community. In all business relations he has been reliable and straightforward and thus his life in days of peace as well as in times of war entitles him to representation in this volume.
ELI MOORE.
Eli Moore, who is prominent in the agricultural and business circles of Jersey township, this county, where he has resided for a number of years, is a native of New Jersey, where his birth occurred January 22, 1855, a son of Edward D. and Sarah (Harris) Moore. The family has a military record extending back to the Revolutionary war and even prior to that time. The great-grandfather was a
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soldier of the Revolutionary war, fighting on the side of the colonies, while other relatives were enlisted in behalf of the mother country. The grandfather, John Harris, was a soldier in the war of 1812. The father, who was engaged in the jewelry business in Newark, New Jersey, for many years, served in the Second Regiment of the District of Columbia and also in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil war. His brother George, an uncle of our subject, rendered military service in the same regiment and enlisted when the first call came for troops, taking part in the first battle of Bull Run. Later he again enlisted for three years and was orderly sergeant of his company and during an engagement at White Plains, Virginia, he was taken prisoner and lodged in Libby Prison at Richmond, where he was held until the close of the war. Both he and his brother saw much active service. George Moore is still living and engaged in the jewelry business in Newark, New Jersey. In 1886, following the death of his wife, Eli Moore came to Ohio and has since made his home with his son Eli.
In the public schools of Newark, New Jersey, Eli Moore acquired his educa- tion and when a young man was apprenticed to a stairbuilder, with whom he remained until he had learned his trade, which he followed for some time as a journeyman. In the year 1876 he came to Ohio and finally settled in Jersey town- ship, taking up farming, which he has since followed. His farm consists of eighty-seven acres of well cultivated land upon which he has made many improve- ments, supplying it with all of the conveniences required to pursue agriculture by modern methods. He engages to some extent in all phases of agriculture and at the same time pays some attention to buying, breeding and shipping stock.
On January 12, 1879, Mr. Moore wedded Miss Nancy Hills, a daughter of Loyal and Anna (Merrill) Hills, the family being prominent in the county. To this union were born : Edward; Loyal; Horace; Anna, the wife of Enos Condit; Morton ; Benjamin ; Eliza; and Frank. All reside with their parents except Edward, Loyal and Anna. A republican in politics, Mr. Moore is a loyal supporter and advocate of the principles of his party, which he considers fully adequate to subserve the highest interests of the nation, and is always ready during campaigns to exert his influence in behalf of the election of its candidates. Among the fraternal organizations with which he is affiliated is the Modern Woodmen of America, in the affairs of which he takes an active part. Mr. Moore is a man of strong intelligence, and being in every sense progressive, he is always in favor of every movement which will in any way advance the interests of the community and tend to ameliorate the conditions of the people. He is a man of high integrity and good morals, whose influence is always on the side of right, and he is regarded as one of the most valued citizens of the township.
H. D. RANK, M. D.
The attractiveness of Newark as a place of residence is indicated by the fact that many of her native sons have remained within her borders to enjoy the advantages and opportunities here offered. To this number belongs Dr. H. D. Rank, who first opened his eyes to the light of day here March 29, 1873. His father, Perry Rank, is a native of Fairfield county, Ohio, who came to Newark in 1872,
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from which time he was actively connected with the business life of the city until his retirement in 1906. He was classed with the prominent and representative business men and has ever been an active factor in public affairs. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and he cooperates in many movements that have proven of direct benefit to the city. His wife bore the maiden name of Louisa Dichlinger and is also a native of Ohio.
At the usual age Dr. Rank was sent as a pupil to the public schools and there passed through consecutive grades until he completed the high school course. A review of the business world and the opportunities offered, led him to the belief that he would find the practice of medicine a congenial and profitable vocation. He therefore began his reading and was graduated from the Miami Medical college with the class of 1903, after which he took up practice in Newark, where he has since remained. He is now a member of the Licking County, the Ohio State, and the National Medical Associations.
In April, 1907, Dr. Rank was married to Miss Maye Belle Smith, a native of Newark and a daughter of Walter A. Smith, a respected resident of this city. Dr. and Mrs. Rank occupy an enviable position in social circles and the hospitality of the best homes is freely accorded them. Dr. Rank is one of the younger members of the medical fraternity here, but his years seem no bar to his progress, for already he has secured an extensive practice which is growing as his efficiency increases through his experience and research.
CLEMENT L. V. HOLTZ.
The election of Clement L. V. Holtz as treasurer of Licking county was the logical sequence of his careful preparation and capability for the duties of the office. He is proving himself a most able custodian of the public funds, and the confidence reposed in him by his fellow townsmen is well merited.
Mr. Holtz was born in Knox county, Ohio, October 30, 1864, and is the son of John and Mary (Henry) Holtz, the former also a native of Knox county, Ohio, and the latter of Daviess county, Indiana. The Holtz family is of German lineage and was established in Pennsylvania at an early epoch in the history of that state. They were farming people through various generations, John Holtz also following agricultural pursuits, while his trustworthiness in matters of citizenship led to his selection for various township offices while he resided in Licking and Knox coun- ties. In 1872 he removed to Licking county, taking up his abode upon a farm in Madison township, which he continued to till throughout his remaining days. He died in 1905, while his wife still resides on the old homestead.
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