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On the 2d of February, 1855, Mr. Caton was united in marriage to Miss Lucinda MeCollum, a native of Crawford township, Coshocton county. who passed away in 1905, when seventy-five years of age. Her parents, Thomas and Sarah (Hughes) McCollum, who were natives of Pennsylvania, were early settlers of Crawford township and reared a family of twelve chil- dren. Unto our subject and his wife were born nine children, namely: Lafayette, of West Lafayette, Ohio; AAlice, the wife of William Patterson. of Columbus, Ohio: Jane, the wife of John Thomas, of Idaho; Thomas, of the
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE R. CATON.
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Caton Business College, who makes his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Elsworth, residing in Strasburg. Ohio; James, of Parkersburg, West Vir- ginia; George, living in Detroit: Saloma. deceased; and Grant, at home.
In his political views Mr. Caton is a republican, and has served as town- ship trustee and in fact in all local township offices, ever discharging his public duties in prompt and capable manner. He is also acting as trustee in the Methodist Episcopal church. with which he has held membership relations for the past forty years. Having resided in this county throughout his entire life, or for a period of seventy-even years, he is well and favorably known here and is a highly respected and worthy citizen.
JOHN CHRISTIAN SPECK.
John Christian Speck, residing on his valuable and well improved farm of one hundred and thirty-five acres in Bethlehem township, was born in Coshocton county. Ohio, March 4, 1839, his parents being Joseph and Caro- line (Gamertsfeder) Speck, who were natives of Germany. When seventeen years of age the father became connected with the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for three years, while subsequently he worked as a journeyman for one year. For six years he served in the German army and subsequently was engaged in selling clocks for two years, but in 1833 embarked for the United States, landing in New York after a voyage of eight months. From the Empire state he made his way to Jefferson township, Coshocton county, and was first employed on the Ohio state canal. Later he entered land in Jefferson township and erected thereon a log cabin with clapboard roof, puncheon floor and a door with wooden hinges. In this primitive pioneer structure he lived until the time of his demise, being called to his final rest when eighty-eight years of age. His wife passed away in 1846. Unto this worthy couple were born four children: John Christian Speck acquired a common-school education and remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority. Sub-equently he learned the mason's trade, at which he worked for several years and then purchased a steam sawmill, being suc- cessfully engaged in its operation for twenty-five or thirty years. Buying a farm of forty acres in Jefferson township, he made his home thereon for some time and on selling the property, purchased a tract of land in Monroe town- ship, where he lived for four years. On disposing of that farm he bought eighty acres in Sandusky county, Ohio, but after two years also sold that place and removed to Newark, Lieking county, where he operated a sawmill for one year. During the following five years he resided on a farm of thirty acres in Bethlehem township, and on selling out removed to Warsaw, where he conducted a planing mill for a year. After disposing of the mill he bought eighty acres of land in Tiverton township, Coshocton county, which he sold after a residence thereon of five years. He then purchased his present place of one hundred and thirty-five aeres in Bethlehem township, on which he has made many substantial improvements, including the eree-
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tion of a fine house and barn. In all of his undertakings he has met with a gratifying and well merited measure of prosperity and is well known and highly esteemed as one of the substantial and enterprising citizens of the community.
In 1859 Mr. Speck was united in marriage to Miss Rosanna Bowers, whose birth occurred in Coshocton county in 1840, she being one of the seven children of Christian and Margaret Bowers, both of whom are now de- ceased. Unto our subject and his wife were born ten children, as follows: Christian R., a resident of Coshocton, Ohio; William H., of Bethlehem town- ship; John, who has passed away ; Samuel N., living in Bethlehem township; Elizabeth C., the wife of D. F. Noscer, of Coshocton, Ohio; Jennie D., the wife of L. Mirote, likewise of Coshocton : Joseph R .. Tilden O. and Daniel M., all of whom reside in Coshocton; and Edna L., the wife of Guy Leach, of Coshocton. Mrs. Speck was called to her final rest on the 25th of April, 1908, leaving her husband and nine children, as well as a large circle of friends, to mourn her loss. Her remains were interred in Blissfield cem- etery.
In his political views Mr. Speck is a democrat and his aid and influence can ever be counted upon to further any movement or measure instituted for the general welfare. \ resident of this county for more than two-thirds of a century, he has not only seen it grow from a wild region, with only a few white inhabitants, to a rich agricultural district, containing thousands of good homes and acres of growing towns, inhabited by an industrious, prosperous, enlightened and progressive people but he has participated in the slow, persistent work of development which was necessary to produce a change which is so complete that it has come to be popularly referred to as magical.
STEPHEN F. DAWSON.
Stephen F. Dawson, who follows farming on a finely improved tract of land comprising three hundred and twenty-five aeres. situated in Franklin township, occupies one of the finest country homes in the Muskingum valley. He is a native son of Coshocton county, born November 29. 1856, in Virginia township, a son of Moses and Sarah (Wright) Dawson, who were likewise natives of this county, where the father engaged in general agricultural pur- suits.
Stephen F. Dawson acquired his education in the district schools near his father's home, attending these during the winter months, while in the summer seasons he assisted in the cultivation and care of the crops. When he began life on his own account he engaged in farming near the old home- stead property and in 1883 purchased the farm on which he now makes his home. This tract is well improved with substantial outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock, while the home is one of the most beautiful of modern residences in the entire Muskingum valley. Mr. Dawson gives his
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time and attention to general farming and in his work is meeting with un- bounded success.
Mr. Dawson established a home of his own when, on the 31st of October, 1879, he led to the marriage altar Miss Alice Miller, a daughter of Charles and Margaret ( Miller) Miller. She has proved to her husband a faithful companion and helpmate and by her marriage has become the mother of four children: Charles; Lina, now the wife of William Ehrich, associate editor of the Zanesville Times-Recorder; Grace; and Earl.
Mr. Dawson is a democrat in his political views and affiliations and he takes a very active interest in public affairs. In November, 1891, he was elected treasurer of Coshocton county and through reelection served four years. He then served for one year as deputy county treasurer and during this term resided in Coshocton. He has also filled the office of township trustee, justice of the peace and has served on the Conesville district school board. His record in public service has been one of unremitting and tireless toil and has been in the interest of the people. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Christian church. He is numbered among the leading, influential and honored citizens of Coshocton county. In every official capacity in which he has served he has been faithful to the tru-t reposed in him and this is the best recommendation any man can have for future refer- ence.
JOHN R. MAPEL.
John R. Mapel, chief of police of Coshocton, was born in Wheeling township, Guernsey county, Ohio, October 18, 1839, a son of David and Sarah E. (Ross) Mapel, the former born in Jefferson county, January 12, 1830, and the latter in Guernsey county, Ohio. David Mapel was but two years old when his parents removed to Coshocton county, settling on the farm at Linton township, where he was reared amid the wild scenes and con- ditions of pioneer life. He aided in the arduous task of opening up the home farm, and when he was married in 1878 he continued to engage in farming in Linton township. At the time of the Civil war he joined the Union army and served for nine months. He is now living retired in the city of Coshoc- ton. enjoying a rest which he has truly earned and richly deserves.
John R. Mapel was reared at home, acquiring his education in the dis- triet schools, and on reaching manhood he began farming on his own ac- count, being identified with that pursuit until March, 1894, when he came to Coshocton. For four years after his arrival in the city he was connected with various lines of business, and on April 16, 1898, he was appointed a member of the city police force. After two years as a patrolman he was elected marshal. and two years later was reelected to the office. During his last term the village was incorporated as a city, and with its advance. in 1903, Mr. Mapel was made chief of police, in which position he has ably served. He stands fearlessly for law and order, and his efforts in this con- nection have been far-reaching and beneficial.
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On the 12th of September, 1878, Mr. Mapel was married to Miss Lucinda A. Rice, of Guernsey county, Ohio. They became the parents of five chil- dren, of whom four are vet living, namely: Neva Caroline, the wife of Roy Carnes, of Coshocton ; Carrie M., the wife of Charles Campbell, a machinist of Columbus, Ohio; George W., who is living in Coshocton and John Ralph at home. The wife and mother died June 25, 1900, and October 14, 1907, Mr. Mapel was married to Mrs. Eva Cluff, nee Harris.
Mr. Mapel is a member of the Coshocton lodge, A. F. & A. M .; Samar- itan Chapter, No. 50. R. A. M .; Coshocton Commandery, No. 63, K. T .; the Consistory at Columbus; the Order of the Eastern Star, Aladin Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. at Columbus. He is likewise connected with the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Ohio Police Association and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Ile is true and loyal to the teachings of the craft and to his professions in other relations of life, and as an officer he has made an excellent record, his services as chief of police being ereditable to himself and highly satisfactory to his fellow townsmen. At Dayton at the meeting of Police Association he was voted as the banner horse thief catcher of Ohio.
W. H. PARK.
W. H. Park, now postmaster at Fresno, was born near Ottawa City, Canada, December 27, 1835, and is a son of William and Mary Ann (Boyd) Park, natives of County Tyrone, Ireland, and of Scotch-Irish descent. They were reared and married on the Emerald island and it was about 1826 that they crossed the Atlantic and settled in Canada. The father, who was a farmer by occupation, died during the infaney of our subjeet, and in 1853 the mother brought her family to Coshocton county. Here she passed away in 1878 and was laid to rest in Keene township. There were four children but only two of the number are now living. the other being Samuel, a resi- dent of White Eyes township.
W. H. Park, the younger son, received a common-school education and remained at home with his mother until reaching manhood. For twelve years he engaged in teaching school during the winter months, working at the carpenter's trade during the summer. In 1853 he became a resident of this county as previously stated and purchased a farm in White Eyes town- ship, to the improvement and cultivation of which he devoted his energies until 1896, when he removed to Fresno. During the Civil war he entered the one-hundred day service. enlisting in June, 1864, as a member of Com- pany II, One Hundred and Forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and he was appointed first sergeant of his company. He was sent to General Grant's headquarters, then holding the breastworks in Virginia, and was also at Fort Pocahontas for a time. His term of enlistment having expired. he was mustered out at Columbus, Ohio, and returned to his home in this county. where he has resided continuously since.
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On the 19th of April, 1859, Mr. Park was united in marriage to Miss Nancy J. Ross, who was born in Holmes county, Ohio, in 1832, and was a daughter of Randall and Eliza (Boone) Ross, the mother being a relative of Daniel Boone. In the Ross family were eleven children. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Park were born five sons, namely: Wilber F. and James R., both of whom reside in this county; Sanmel II., deceased; George J., who makes his home in Chicago, Illinois; and John B., a resident of Belmont county, Ohio. The mother of these children died June 6, 1898, and Mr. Park was again married December 18, 1901. his second union being with Mrs. Margaret ( Phillabaum) Cutchall, a daughter of George Phillabaum. She was born in white Eyes township in 1853 and is one of a family of ten children.
In politics Mr. Park is a republican, and for the past three years he has served as postmaster of Fresno, an office he is most ereditably and satisfac- torily filling. Religiously he is a member of the United Presbyterian church of Fresno, while his wife i- a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
. CILARLES ASHI LAMBERSON.
Charles Ash Lamberson, prominent because of his activity in business and political circles, is a representative of one of the old families of Coshoc- ton county. Hle was born at Canal Lewisville, September 7, 1861. His father, Samuel Lamberson, a native of Virginia, came to Coshocton county with his parents in his childhood days and for over forty years figured prom- inently in the commercial life of the community as proprietor of a general mercantile establishment. At one time he was also owner of the Empire mill at Roscoe and his business affairs were of a character that contributed to the material upbuilding of the community as well as to his individual success. Ile died February 14. 1892, having for more than three decades survived his wife, who passed away September 7. 1861. She bore the maiden name of Cornelia Ash and was a native of Delaware City, Delaware, and a represent- ative of a prominent family of that section.
Charles A. Lamberson as a student in the public schools of Co-hocton prosecuted his studies until he completed the high-school course by graduation as a member of the class of 1879. His initial step in the business world was made as deputy county auditor, entering upon the duties of that position . May 1, 1881. He thus served until September 20, 1891, and in the office gained a thorough understanding of the necessity for systematic, well regu- lated work. His training in that regard proved of much assistance to him in the discharge of his duties as a general bookkeeper in the Commercial Bank, which position he filled for three years, or until 1894. He was then again called to public office. being appointed United States deputy internal revenue collector. with headquarters at Springfield, Ohio, where he remained until 1898. In that year he was a candidate for the office of connty anditor on the democratic ticket and was elected and served from October. 1899. until October, 1905. his reelections coming to him as the expression of popular ap-
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proval, trust and good will. In October, 1906, he bought out the well known insurance agency of Robert Boyd and conducted the business under the name of the C. A. Lamberson Insurance Agency until May, 1907, when he sold a half interest to Carl R. Herbig, and the present firm of Lamberson & Herbig was then formed. Their business is represented by a large figure annually and in addition to this Mr. Lamberson is largely interested in the develop- ment of the Guernsey county coal fields, which show great promise. He is not unknown in political circles and in fact is regarded as a democratic leader in his county and district. His labors in behalf of the party have been far-reaching and effective and he is unfaltering in his support of those prin- ciples which he believes are most conducive to good government.
On the 5th of August, 1889, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Lam- berson and Miss Nannie D. Hay, a daughter of Jackson Hay, a former presi- dent of the Commercial Bank of Coshoeton. They have three children : Cor- nelia, Helen and Ruth. The family are prominent socially and their own home is most attractive by reason of its warm-hearted hospitality. Mr. Lam- berson is an interested and active member of Coshocton Lodge, No. 376, B. P. O. E., in which he has served as exalted ruler. With the exception of a brief period his entire life has been passed in Coshocton county and his own rec- ord has fully sustained the honorable reputation which has always been asso- ciated with the family name since his grandparents came to this county in pioneer times.
GEORGE S. HASKINS.
Since 1904 George S. Haskins has made his home on a well improved and highly developed farm, comprising one hundred acres situated in Tus- carawas township. He was born in Gallia county, Ohio, March 16, 1847, a son of Joseph and Rachel (Austin) Haskins, both of whom were natives of the eastern part of Virginia. The father followed various occupa- tions. The son acquired his education in the district schools, which, how- ever. was somewhat limited, partly owing to the unsettled condition of the country and partly because from an early age he had to provide for his own support. At the outbreak of the Civil war he offered his services to the government and on the 23d of September, 1863, became a member of Com- pany D. Fifth West Virginia Infantry, which was later consolidated with an- other regiment and called the First West Virginia Veterans. He was in many important engagements and on the 18th of October, 1864, was wounded in the battle of Winehester. He served until the close of hostilities and was mustered out on the 21st of July, 1865, having made a most ereditable mili- tary record.
When the country no longer needed his serviees, Mr. Haskins returned to Crown City, Ohio, and engaged in farming. He there remained until 1888, when he removed to Arkansas, where he farmed and prospected for gold, but not meeting with success in this undertaking he once more returned
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to Ohio, loeating in Lawrence county, where he spent several years at work in the mines and mills. In October. 1898, he took up his abode in Coshoe- ton county, working in the mines near Coshocton until 1904, in which year he resumed farming pursuits. He today owns and operates a well improved farm of one hundred acres, situated in Tuscarawas township, which is now un- der a high state of cultivation. He is carrying on general farming and in his work follows modern methods of agriculture, so that his efforts are re- warded with excellent success.
Mr. Haskins was married October 5, 1873, to Miss Eliza Rowe, a daugh- ter of Lloyd and Warena (Adkins) Rowe, of Lawrence county, this state. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Haskins has been blessed with ten children, as follows: William H., who for several years was president of the United Mine Workers of Ohio; Charles E .; Manford; Lewis; Bertha; Edward; Cora, who has departed this life; Frederick ; Carl; and Lowell, who is also deceased.
Mr. Haskins is a republican in his political views and affiliations and at various times has served as school director, but otherwise has filled no public office. Ile is a well informed man. keeping in close touch with the current events of the day, while in his business affairs he displays that enterprising and progressive spirit which everywhere wins success.
JOHN L. SMITH.
John L. Smith, who is a prosperous agriculturist of Tiverton township, was also a veteran in the Civil war, and the loyalty which he displayed in defense of his country is still manifest by the interest which he displays in the affairs of his community. Mr. Smith was born in Holmes county, September 9, 1847, a son of William and Elizabeth (Lepley) Smith. The former was a native of New Jersey and in early life followed the shoemaker's trade in connection with farming. He came to Ohio at a very early day and as the state and township developed became a wealthy man. The mother was born in Pennsylvania and both she and the father are now deceased. Their family numbered ten children: Jacob, a farmer of Adams county, Iowa: Adam, William, Margaret, Barbara, Laban and Simon, all of whom have departed this life; Peter. a gardener of Andrews, Indiana; Jasper, who makes his home in Tiverton township; and John L., of this review.
John L. Smith spent his boyhood and youth in much the usual manner of farin lads of that early period, working in the fields during the spring and summer months. while in the winter seasons, when his services were not required on the farm, he pursued his studies in the distriet schools. He remained at home until he was almost seventeen years of age when, his pat- riotie spirit being aroused by the continued attempt of the south to over- throw the Union, he offered his services to the government. He enlisted at Fort Wayne, becoming a member of the Tenth Indiana Regiment and when his teri of service had expired he reenlisted. becoming a member of Com- pany K. One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Indiana Regiment. He partici-
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pated in the battles of Nashville, and followed the rebel general Hood on his raid through east Tennessee. He also took part in the battles of Mobile and Petersburg. He was never wounded but was ill, spending four days in the hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1864. He was at the front altogether thirty-two months, and during this time displayed the valor and loyalty of many a veteran of older years.
When his services were no longer needed at the front, Mr. Smith re- turned to Coshocton county and after spending a brief period here started west in the hope of benefiting his health. He walked through Indiana, Illi- nois and Iowa, and after spending a year in various sections of the west he returned once more to Coshocton county and began farming in Tiverton township. He now owns seventy-five acres of well improved land and in addition to raising the various cereals adapted to soil and climate he follows carpentering. He erected a nice house on his farm and has built barns and sheds to protect his grain and stock and thus has made many needed improve- ments. He keeps Jersey cows and raises draft horses, and this branch of his business is proving a profitable undertaking.
Mr. Smith has been twice married. His first union was with Miss Mollie Workman, by whom he had a son, but both are now deceased. He later chose as a companion and helpmate Delilah Parsons and this union was blessed with three children: Libbie, the wife of C. E. Day, a general merchant of Tiverton; Mollie, who is deceased; and Ollie V., the wife of Perry A. Barnes, who is on the farm with Mr. Smith. .
Politically, Mr. Smith is a democrat and for three years served as jus- tice of the peace. He has served at various times as land appraiser, has twice been elected township assessor, and was recently elected county commis- sioner on the democratic ticket. Mr. Smith and his family hold member- ship in the Christian church, with which he has been affiliated for about forty-five years. His fraternal relations are with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Brinkhaven. Not only has the subject of this sketch seen Coshocton county grow from an unimproved region, with only a few scat- tered settlers, to a rich agricultural district, but he has been an active partici- pant in the work of improvement and progress that has been carried forward and today rejoices in what has been accomplished. He is one of the sub- stantial citizens of this part of the county and is held in high esteem by all with whom he is brought in contact.
PETER HARBOLD.
In an analyzation of the character and life work of Peter Harbold we note many of the characteristics which have marked the German nation for many centuries,-the perseverance, reliability, energy and unconquerable determination to pursue a course that has been marked out. It is these sterling qualities which have gained to Peter Harbold success in life and made him one of the substantial and valued citizens of Coshocton county. He was
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PETER HARBOLD AND FAMILY.
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born in Prussia, February 28, 1852, a son of John and Elizabeth (Beer) Harbold, who were likewise natives of Prussia, whence they came to mer- ica in 1856, at which time they located in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, where they made their home for a time but later came to Coshocton county, where the father passed away. The mother, however, died in Missouri. Their union was blessed with eight children: Jacob, of Tuscarawas county; Fred- erick and Elizabeth, who have departed this life: Catharine, who makes her home in Muskingum county; Peter, of this review; Adam and Caroline, who have passed away ; and one who died in infancy.
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