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Henry Shaw was reared on the farm and received a district-school edu- cation. At the age of eighteen years he began teaching, an occupation which he followed for nine years during the winter months, devoting the months of summer to his farming interest -. In 1873 he purchased one hundred acres of land, which is now a part of his present farm of one hundred and fifty acres adjoining the corporation limits of the town of West Lafayette on the north. This constitutes his residence property and in addition to this place he also owns a farm of two hundred and six acres in Wilson and Lafay- ette townships and has recently sold two other farms which he owned.
On September 29, 1868, Henry Shaw was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ellen Masterson, who was born in Gallia county. Ohio, June 22, 1851. the daughter of William F. and Bethsama ( Wood) Masterson. Her father was born in Virginia in 1816, and was educated as a physician, having graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College. He was well known as a physician of unusual ability throughout Gallia county and later in Coshoe- ton county, where his services were greatly in demand on account of his proficiency. He died in 1885. The mother was born in Coshocton county and passed away in 1872 at the age of forty-three years. They were the parents of six children, namely : Mary Ellen, the wife of our subject ; Pauline, who resides in West Lafayette; Joseph W., a resident of South Bend, Wash- ington ; Margaret, who is employed in the United States treasury department at Washington, D. C .; Caroline, the wife of R. C. Hardesty, of Colorado; and William L., a physician, who reside- in Washington, D. C. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have been born six children, as follows: Pauline, the wife of L. L. Catherday, who resides in Dresden, Ohio: Cornelia, the wife of S. W. Moore, of Lafayette township; Romania, the wife of P. S. Miller, of Denver, Colorado; George N., who wedded Bessie Duncan and is a telegraph operator at West Lafayette; Joseph, a practicing physician, of Columbus; and Thomas C., who married Alta MeCusky and resides in Lafayette township.
Politically, Mr. Shaw is identified with the democratic party. Fra- ternally, he has been a member of the Masonic order since he was twenty-one years of age and now belongs to lodge No. 96 of Coshocton. Mr. Shaw is not a stern judge when called upon to view the weaknesses or failings of his fellowmen who are less fortunate than himself in the endowment of strength of mind and character, but believes in ever extending a helping hand and in aiding them to maintain their self-respect for the present with high hopes
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for future success, rather than in chiding them for their mistakes of the past. He has personally attained to an unusual degree of success and no one knows so well as himself that it has been accomplished by hard work and self-denial in carrying out his plans, as a result of which he is charitably inclined toward those who have not been so successful as himself.
A. W. TARRH.
A. W. Tarrh, who is a contractor and builder of Tiverton, owns a nice home, surrounded by thirty acres of land, this being one of the attractive and valuable properties of this village. Mr. Tarrh was born in Knox township, Holmes county, Ohio, March 17, 1847, a son of Frederick and Sarah (Par- sons) Tarrh. The father was a native of Pennsylvania, whence he removed to Holmes county. this state, but later took up his abode in Illinois, where he passed away. He was a farmer by occupation. The mother was a native of Holmes county, where she was reared and married to Mr. Tarrh. They became the parents of five children: Rachel, the wife of H. B. Gray, a farmer of Holmes county; Marion, deceased; Paloma W., a resident of Cali- fornia; Maria M., the wife of Bently Liggett, who resides in Ashtabula county, Ohio; and A. W., of this review. Following the father's death, the mother was again married, her second union being with a Mr. Welker, by whom she had one child, who died in infancy. The mother departed this life in 1854.
A. W. Tarrh was a little lad of but four years when he lost his father and was but seven years of age when he was left an orphan. He acquired a limited education in the district schools, but from an early age was dependent upon his own resources for a livelihood. He worked at anything that would yield him an honest living until 1865, when he enlisted as a member of Company H. One Hundred and Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, for one year's service in the Civil war. At the close of hostilities he received an honorable discharge, having made a creditable military record.
When the country no longer needed his services, Mr. Tarrh returned to Coshocton county and, with the exception of one year spent in Knox county, has lived here since. In early life he learned the carpenter's trade and has made this his life work, although for six months he conducted a mercantile establishment, and the year spent in Knox county was devoted to the butcher- ing business. He is today considered the oldest contractor and builder in his community, having erected many of the finest homes in this section of the state. He now owns thirty acres of land near the village of Tiverton, and his is one of the most modern and attractive homes of this part of the county.
Mr. Tarrh was married in 1870 to Miss Angeline Thatcher, and their marriage has been blessed with seven children: Bertha, the wife of Orville Smith, a barber of Brinkhaven; Arminta, the wife of Samuel Hess, a farmer of Monroe township; C. E., who wedded May Barnes and is with our subject ;
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M. C., who wedded Lou Mullet and resides in Tiverton; Salina, the wife of Raymond Miller, who resides in Cavall, Ohio; Steward, who wedded Mable Lautenschleger and follows farming in Tiverton township; and William F., at home.
Politically Mr. Tarrh is a democrat, and both he and his wife are men- bers of the Disciples church, while his fraternal relations are with the Odd Fellow- at Brinkhaven and he is also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is largely a self-educated as well as self-made man, one who through the inherent force of his nature has worked his way upward in the business world until he has gained prominence as a contractor and builder. He is always found straightforward in his business dealings, is prompt and faithful in the performance of his duties, true to the terms of a contract, and has thereby gained the confidence and good will of all with whion business or social relations bring him in contact.
N. D. BUXTON.
N. D. Buxton, who devotes his time and energies to agricultural pur- suite. was born in Bedford township, Coshocton county. Ohio, September 8, 1867. his parents being Noah Washington and Hannah ( Mikesell ) Buxton. The father, whose birth occurred on the old Buxton homestead in Perry town- ship, wa- reared in this county and throughout his active business career carried on farming in Perry and Bedford townships. The success which crowned his efforts was attributable entirely to his untiring industry and sound judgment and at the time of his demise he owned one hundred and eighty-seven' acres of rich and productive land, while his estate was valued approximately at ten thousand dollars. In politics he was a democrat, while his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Methodist Epis- copal church, in the work of which he took an active and helpful intere-t. He was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him and when he was called to his final rest the county mourned the loss of one of its worthy and honored native sons. His marriage was celebrated in Perry township, Coshocton county, his wife being a native of that place.
Unto Noah Washington and Hannah (Mikesell) Buxton were born seven children, namely: Jacob W., who follows farming in Perry township; George McClelland, deceased: N. D., of this review; W. W., residing on the old homestead: Mary Venora, who has al-o passed away : Francis Marion, an agriculturist of Bedford township: and Sarah Ann, the wife of G. O. Hains, who follows farming near Coshocton. Following the death of her first hus- band Mr -. Buxton was again married, her second union being with William Teal, and subsequent to his demise she wedded William Clark, a farmer of Perry township. Coshocton county. She is still living here and the circle of her friends is almost coextensive with the circle of her acquaintances.
N. D. Buxton obtained his education in the district schools of Perry township and remained under the parental roof until 1889, when he began
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farming on his own account in Perry township, being thus successfully en- gaged until 1901. Hle then located on a farm of eighty-four acres just across the line in Bedford township, in which he owns a two-thirds interest. His landed holdings likewise include ninety acres in Perry township and in the conduct of his agricultural interests has gained that measure of success which is ever the reward of earnest, persistent and well directed labor. The many substantial improvements which are found on the property >tand as monu- ments to his thrift and enterprise and he is well entitled to representation among the progressive and prosperous farmers of the community.
On the 28th of April. 1888, Mr. Buxton was united in marriage to Miss Mina May Stewart, a native of Perry township, by whom he had six children : Howard Glen, deceased; a twin of Howard Glen who died in infancy; Leo Ross and Bessie Vernon, at home; another child who died in infancy; and Rolla Raymond, who has also passed away.
Mr. Buxton gives his political allegiance to the men and measures of the democracy, acted as assessor of Perry township for two years and did valuable service as a member of the school board. Ile belongs to the Methodist Epis- copal church, in which he is serving as trustee and class leader, and his wife is also a helpful member of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Buxton are well known and highly esteemed throughout the county in which they have spent their entire lives, having ever displayed those sterling traits of character which in every land and clime win admiration and regard.
PRESTON C. SHIPPS.
Preston C. Shipps, who is engaged in gardening on a tract of land one mile south of Coshocton, has on his place one of the finest country homes in Tuscarawas township. He was born in Licking county, Ohio, March 7, 1859, a son of Uriah and Rachel (Coulter) Shipps. The latter's father voted the first abolition ticket in Licking county and for this received severe criticism. The father was a farmer and also engaged in dealing in stock and in buying wool. doing quite an extensive business along these various lines.
Preston C. Shipps was reared under the parental roof and early became familiar with the duties of the home farm, assisting his father in the work of plowing, planting and harvesting during the spring and summer months, while in the winter seasons he pursued his studies in the schools of Duncan Falls. ITis first business experience was as a traveling salesman, working in this capacity for one year. Subsequently he engaged in the general mer- cantile business for three years at Conesville, after which he engaged in farm- ing for two years. He then went to Allegheny, Pennsylvania. where he was engaged for one year in shipping produce. He then returned to Conesville and farmed for one year near that city, after which he conducted a dairy farin near Coshocton for three years. In 1893, having saved a sum of money sufficient to enable him to purchase a farm, he invested in his present tract of land. situated one mile south of Coshocton, and here he is engaged in
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gardening. His products have gained a wide reputation and find a ready sale on the market, for they are noted for their excellence of size, quality and flavor. He has gained success in his chosen field of labor but also finds time for other business interests. He is a stockholder and director in the People's Banking & Trust Company of Coshocton : is vice president of the Coshocton Provision Company and is a director in the Glass Undertaking Company of Coshocton. In all these various enterprises he is a prominent factor and is ever interested in anything that tends to advance the best interests of the community.
On the 22d of October, 1886. Mr. Shipps was married to Miss Alice Marquand, a daughter of James and Mary (Cave) Marquand, of Cone-ville. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Shipp, has been blessed with five children: Ilerman, Flavilla, Fred. John and Ruth, the two last named being twins. Herman and Flavilla graduated from the Coshocton high school and are now attending college.
Mr. Shipps is a member of Coshocton Lodge. No. 44. I. O. O. F., while his political allegiance is given to the republican party, although he is some- what independent in his views. Ile is a man of high ideals, is active in club and social life and is highly esteemed in the community in which he makes his home.
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DANIEL GRIBBLE.
Daniel Gribble, a successful agriculturist and stock-raiser of White Eyes township, was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, April 1, 1858, his parents being Daniel and Catharine ( Decds) Gribble, both natives of Germany. The. father's birth occurred in 1826 and. emigrating to the United States, he located in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, where he was engaged in general agri- cultural pursuits until his retirement, since which time he has made his home in Ragersville. His wife was eighteen years of age at the time she crossed the Atlantic to the new world. They became the parents of nine children, eight of whom still survive: Henry, a resident of Tuscarawas county. Ohio; William and John, both of Tu-carawas county. Ohio: Phoebe, the wife of Philip Kate, living in Tuscarawas county, Ohio: Rosa, the wife of Albert Zohmer, of Sugar Creek, Ohio: Daniel. of this review; George, who makes his home in Tuscarawas county, Ohio; Catherine, the wife of Charles Miller, of Sugar Creek, Ohio.
Daniel Gribble was reared on the home farm and mastered the branches of learning taught in the common schools. When twenty-one years of age he started out in business life for himself by renting his father's farm, in the cultivation of which he was successfully engaged for six years. On the expiration of that period he purchased a tract of fifty aeres, on which he made his home for three years, and subsequently he farmed his father-in- law's place for twelve years. He then sold his fifty-acre tract and in April, 1902, bought his present farm of one hundred and ninety acres in White
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Eyes township, which when it came into his possession was in a generally run-down condition. The buildings were dilapidated, the fences had broken down and the land was covered with brambles. With resolute energy he set to work and gradually transformed the place into a model farming prop- erty, his improvements including the erection of a fine house, large barn and fences. He is quite extensively engaged in stock-raising, being particularly interested in sheep, and in both his farming and live-stock interests has gained a measure of success which entitles him to representation with the prosperous and enterprising agriculturists of the community.
On the 3d of March, 1881, Mr. Gribble was united in marriage to Miss Rosetta Angel, whose birth occurred in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, August 10. 1856, her parents being Hiram and Caroline (Hahn) Angel. The father. who was born in Harrison county, Ohio. December 23, 1827, followed general agricultural pursuits throughout his business career but retired from active life in 1890, since which time both he and his wife have made their home in Stone Creek. Mrs. Angel, a native of Germany, was born in 1836 and was eighteen years of age when she came to the United States and located in Tuscarawas county, Ohio. She has seven children, namely: Mrs. Gribble; Elizabeth, the wife of Simon Linbach, of New Philadelphia, Ohio; Nancy, who is the wife of William Schaad and resides in Ragersville, Ohio; Mary, the wife of Daniel Gruber, also of New Philadelphia, Ohio; Amelia, the wife of Fred Andregg, of Tuscarawas county, Ohio; William H., who is super- intendent of schools at Dennison, Ohio; and Charles F., a resident of Stras- burg, Ohio. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Gribble have been born two children : Charles D. and Amelia C., who are at home.
In his political views Mr. Gribble is a democrat, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the German Reform church at Stone Creek, with which his wife is also identified. He is a hard worker in the Sunday school and does all in his power to promote the growth and extend the influence of his church, having always held some official position therein. His life has been one of continuous activity, in which has been accorded due recognition of labor and today he is numbered among the substantial citizens of his county.
ANDREW JACKSON HILL.
Andrew Jackson Hill, in former years a factor in business interests in Coshocton, is now living retired in the enjoyment of well earned and well merited rest. His birth occurred in New Birmingham, Guernsey county, Ohio, July 4, 1834. His father, David M. Hill, was a native of Ireland, born October 24, 1788, and came to the United States when about twenty-one or twenty-two years of age, settling in Guernsey county. There he took up land from the gov- ernment and began the development of a farm. He became the owner of two farming properties and in addition conducted a store and hotel, being one of the most active, energetic and progressive business men of the com-
A. J. HILL.
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munity. He gained a position of affluence through his carefully directed labors and as the years pas-ed enjoyed the fruits of his former toil. Ile was married December 23. 1819, to Elizabeth Gordon, who was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, February 5, 1801, and with her huis- band shared in all of the hardships and privations of pioneer life in Guern-ey county. She lived there at a time when the forests were infested with wild animals and when the Indians shared with the white men the claim to the land. On one occasion she rescued a hired man from wolves by using hot embers to prevent their approach. She possessed the courage and resolu- tion so necessary to the pioneer women of that day and was a most able as- sistant and helpmate to her husband. Her death occurred in 1874, while David M. Hill passed away at the age of seventy-two years.
Andrew J. Ilill was reared on the backwoods farm and in his father's hotel at New Birmingham. His education was acquired in the district schools and he afterward took charge of one of his father's farms in con- nection with an elder brother, who, however, left the following year. Mr. Hill was married at the age of nineteen years and continued to remain upon his father's place until he reached the age of twenty-three years, when he removed to his birthplace at New Birmingham. There he secured two mail contracts through the influence of his friend, Joseph White, then a con- gressinan. Ile carried the mail for four years, making the round trip of forty-two miles from New Birmingham to Cambridge and Port Washington. He afterward went to Cambridge, Guernsey county, where he engaged in the wholesale grocery business as junior partner of the firm of MeCleary & Hill. carrying on the business from January, 1868, until 1873, when he sold his interest and removed to Massillon to conduct the Tremont House at that point. In 1876 he made his way to New Comer-town on a canal boat and there engaged in the marble business until 1877, when he became a resident of Coshocton. Here he continued in the marble business for some time and also started his eldest son in the harness business. Mr. Hill put aside in- dustrial interests in order to perform official duties, having been elected clerk of the courts on the democratic ticket by a large majority in 1887. On the expiration of his three years' term he was reelected in 1890 by a still larger majority, running far ahead of his ticket-a fact which indicated his per- sonal popularity and the confidence reposed in him. Ile later served as deputy clerk from 1900 until 1903 under W. A. Mizer, so that his connec- tion with the office covered twelve years and six months. Since that time he has devoted himself to his personal interests, which are quite extensive, but a-ide from his control of his investments he is living retired from active business life.
On the 2d of June, 1852, at New Birmingham, Ohio, Mr. Hill wa- mar- ried to Miss Ann Eliza Kimball, who died at New Comerstown, Ohio, No- vember 2, 1876. By this marriage there were born eight children: Ray T., born March 23, 1854; Austin D., whose birth occurred March 20, 1858. and who passed away October 4. 1883; Mary Elizabeth, born February 23, 1881: Ernest. who was born May 1, 1862, and was called to his final rest on the 6th of October, 1881; George Franklin, born May 1, 1865, who died
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January 6, 1908; Jennie Arizona, who was born April 9, 1868, and is the wife of L. D. Schott, candidate for representative; Ann Eliza Byron, who was born October 24, 1873, and is the wife of C. S. Wolford, of Coshocton; and one who died in infancy. On the 16th of February, 1881, Andrew J. Hill was married to Nancy Lenora Ross, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, and to them were born two children.
Since 1868 Mr. Hill has been a member of the Masonic fraternity and has taken the degrees of the lodge and chapter. From the age of sixteen years he has been a devoted and faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was superintendent of the Sunday school at New Birmingham. The work of the church has been a matter of deep interest to him and to it he has given active and generous support. His life has been in harmony with his professions, so that he can look back over the past without regret and forward to the future without fear. His record has commended him to the confidence and friendship of all who know him and he is numbered among the honored and esteemed citizens of Coshocton.
ISAAC MCALLISTER.
Isaac Mc Allister, a successful agriculturist and extensive stock-raiser of Linton township, was born in this township on the 28th of December, 1853, his parents being John and Margaret ( MeMorran) Me.Allister, both of whom were natives of Ireland. They were married in that country and in 1849 emigrated to America, locating in Coshocton, Ohio, where they remained for a short time. Subsequently the father purchased a farm in Linton town- ship, where he made his home for a time but later removed to Guernsey county, there residing until called to his final rest. He owned land in both Coshocton and Guernsey counties and met with a creditable degree of success in his undertakings. Ilis death occurred in Guernsey county, Ohio, when he had attained the age of eighty-three years.
Isaac Mc Allister acquired a common-school education, and remained with his parents until their demise. He lived for a time on his father's farm in Guernsey county, but now makes his home in Coshocton county, being here extensively engaged in the raising of sheep, cattle, hogs and horses. At one time he owned five hundred and fifty acres of land but recently sold two hundred acres, and his holdings now comprise four hundred and seventeen acres of rich and productive farming property, all of which he operates. The place is finely improved, being equipped with all the accessories and con- veniences of a model property of the twentieth century. Mr. McAllister has a beautiful home and is acknowledged to be the wealthiest man in Linton township.
In February, 1887, occurred the marriage of Mr. McAllister and Miss Rachel Forney, who was born in Linton township in 1864, her parents being A. Z. and Hulda (Doty) Forney. Her father, whose birth occurred in Linton township, April 14, 1828, became very successful in his business undertak-
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ings and was one of the earliest stock-raisers. His wife, who was born in New Jersey, July 6, 1825, passed away on the 29th of June, 1896, while his demise occurred in Linton township on the 4th of April, 1904. Unto this worthy couple were born nine children, namely: Harriette, the wife of Frank Mc Allister: Joseph, of Iowa: James F. and John A., who are successfully carrying on agricultural pursuits in Linton township; Sarah, the wife of T. K. Swan, of Guernsey county, Ohio; Mrs. Me Allister; and three who are deceased. Unto our subject and his wife have been born four children, namely: Florence E., the wife of G. C. Sprague, of Linton township: and Laura E., Clara E. and John F., who are at home.
Mr. McAllister casts his ballot in support of the men and measures of the republican party, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Protestant church, with which his wife is also identified. They are well known and highly esteemed throughout the county of their nativity, having gained the regard and friendship of all with whom they have come in contact by reason of their genuine personal worth and upright. honorable lives.
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