History of Ashland County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches, Part 79

Author: Hill, George William, b. 1823; Williams Bros
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: [Cleveland] Williams
Number of Pages: 896

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and several of his sons participated in the war of 1812. His uncle Henry held a commission as second lieuten- ant at first, and when discharged was first lieutenant. Samuel Culler is what is termed a self-made man, never having had the advantages of a common school educa- tion. But to-day he is justice of the peace, and has held that office from time to time for nearly twenty-one years, as well as various other offices of trust in his township. He votes the Republican ticket, and his township is Democratic fully three to one.

SEBASTIAN CULLER, is the eighth child of Michael and Barbara Culler, who was born in Mifflin township, May 6, 1833, and has always resided there, on the old home- stead farm. He has always followed farming from boy- hood, and now owns the farm his father bought of Philip Zimmer, which contains one hundred and sixty acres. The deed for the land was signed by Philip Zimmer. Michael Culler died July 28, 1874; aged eighty-six years. Ilis wife died July 16, 1873, aged seventy-nine years.

JOHN P. CULLER was born on the Seymour farm, or what is better known as the Zimmer farm, in this town. ship, in the house in which Zimmer was killed, July 3, IS20, and Mifflin township has always been his home. He is the first child of Michael and Barbara Culler. of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work. Mr. Culler was married February 22, 1865, to Amanda Kef- fer, who was born in this township July 29, 1842. Her father and mother came to this county at an early day, as is mentioned elsewhere. Her parents, together with Mr. Culler's parents, were among the earliest settlers of the county, and have a very prominent part in this work. Mr. Culler has always farined it from boyhood, and now makes that his vocation.

JOHN SUNDAY was born in York county, Pennsy !- vania, September 29, 1797, and came to Mifflin town- ship, Richland county, in the fall of 1818. He was married to Miss Leah Gardner, November 7, 1822. She was the daughter of William Gardner, who was a justice of the peace for Mifflin twenty-one years, and died in June, 1855, aged seventy nine years. Mr. Gardner set- tled in Mifilin township in April, isto, but again re- turned to Fairfield county, Ohio, having sold his farin to Andrew Newman in 1812. He then purchased what is now known as the Simpson farin, in 1812, upon his return from Fairfield county, upon which there were some improvements. Mrs. Gardner baked bread for Martin Ruffner during the summer of 1812. Ruffner had built a cabin and was clearing his land, aided by a bound boy named Levi Beikinhizer, and doing his own cooking, keeping a sort of bachelor's hall, Mrs. Gardner doing bis baking, as before stated. His wife came on a short time before Hull's surrender; but she returned soon to friends near Utica, Licking county. Mrs. Sunday knew young Berkinhizer quite well, and often played and romped with him. Martin Ruffner was a stont, broad chested man, and perfectly fearless. Young Berkinhiver brought word from Zimmers of the prowl- ing Indians, and Reffner immediately went to the relief of Zimmers, not expecting to bring on a fight, laHeving that the Greentown Indians were his friends. Berkin-

hizer remained in the cabin all night alone. Ruffner and the old gentleman, the old lady and Catharine Zim mer, were all found dead the next day, and only con .- jecture told the story of their fate. They were buried in two graves not a great ways from the cabin of Zimmer. Frederick Zimmer and wife returned to Licl :- ing county almost crazed by the murders, when he com- mitted suicide, by shooting himself. Philip Zimmer, and his wife Elizabeth, subsequently quit-claimed their land to Michael Culler, who had purchased the old farm. Levi Berkinhizer, if still alive, resides about one mile from Norwalk, Huron county, where he located after the war. William Gardner was present at the burial of the Zimmers and Martin Ruffner. Mrs. Sun- day was born April 25, 1804, in Fairfield county, and has been in Mifflin nearly seventy-six years. Her memory is quite good, and the old lady may reach eighty-five years of age. Her venerable husband is now cighty-thirce, and seems quite active and sprightly. They have several grown sons and daughters, some of whom are married. They possess a good propcity and wi !! not want in the future. John and Leah Sunday have raised a family of seven children, five of whom are still living. They are Mary, Phobe, Joseph, Harrison A., and Leah. William and Belinda died in infancy.

JOSEPH SUNDAY was born in Mifflin township, Sep- tember 25, 1830, where he has always resided. Novem- ber 13, 1853; he was married to Miss Margaret Zeitler, who was born in Germany, near the river Rhine, Febru- ary 24, 1834. The fruits of this union are four children, three of whom are living, as follows: Samantha E., who was born August 5. 1854. and married William C. Win- ters September 29, 1875; Lizzie, who was born Septem- ber 2, 1860; Celina, who was born October 20, 1862. The other died in infancy. Mr. Sunday has always paid his attention to farming. He is the fourth child of John and Leah, of whom mention is made elsewhere, they be- ing among the early settlers of the county.

ANDREW SUNDAY was born in Mifflin township, July 11, 1835, and has always resided here. By trade he is a carpenter, and follows that as his vocation. March 14: 1.853, he was married to Miss Ida M. Edwards. The fruits of this umion are nine children, five of whom are living, as follows: Mary H., Susan I., Annie, Wade H., and Margaret A. The ones deceased were Ella, Cyrus, and Nettie, and one that died in infancy.

JAMES FRANKLIN BUSH was born in Bucyrus, Craw- ford county, Ohio, February 27. 18.45. where he resided until he was nineteen years oldl. When at the age of sixteen, he commenced working at the trade of carriage painting, at which he remained about three years, when he removed to Tiffin, Ohio. In Tiffin he remained about two years, and from that time until 1875 he has been doing business in different places throughout the State. Since 1875 he has been carrying on bosiness in Ashland. During the late war, Mr. Bush enlisted as a member of the One Hundred and First Ohio volunteer infantry, but, owing to his youth, he was rejected. U. ciober 17, 1867, he was married to Miss Rosa E. Swine- ford, who was born in this county, October 15. 1850.

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The freits of this union are five children, three of whom are still living, and named, respectively, Clarence F., who was born November 25, 1869; George O .. born August 31, 1874; and Zoa, boin May 7, 18;9. The ones deceased are Ida, who departed this life October 27, 1878, aged six years, cleven months and thirteen days; and Field, who died October 23, 1878, aged two years. Mr. Bush is now engaged in the manufacturing of carriages and buggies; and he also makes carriage and sign painting a specialty. He is considered proficient at his business, and airis to please every one, and with good success,

PERRY TOWNSHIP.

S. P. COUNTRYMAN, second son of Christian and Barbara Countryman, was born in Perry township, Ish- land county, Ohio, in the year 1847. He resided with his parents until the time of his marriage, in 1871, to Miss Selina Myers, daughter of a pioneer family. To Mr. and Mrs. Countryman were born two children, both sons Mr. Countryman is one of the most substantial and enterprising young farmers of Perry township. Mrs. Countryman is an earnest member of the Albright church, and has always assisted in its support. While Mr. Countryman is not associated with any church organization, be is a firm advocate of law and order. By dint of bard labor, frugal habits, and wise economy, he is now the possessor of quite a nice property.

WILLIAM W. HARRIS, eldest son of James G. and Rachel Harris, was born in Wayne county, Ohio, near Orrville, and there resided with his parents antil the time of his marriage, in the year 18.10, to Miss Catharine Crites, daughter of an early pioneer family, The fruit of this union was ten children, two sons and eight daughters. Their names are as follows: Mary E., Rachel A., Sarah J., Eliza, James W., Louisa, Lucy, George, Irvin, Minerva, and Theresa; all o whom are living. Our subject came to Perry township in the spring of 1841, and purchased a small tract of land, on which he resided for a period of five years; he then purchased the farm on which he now lives, and seidled inunediately in the woods; here he reared and educated his little family. Mr Harris is one of the most indus- trious and prosperous formers in Perry township. Mrs. Harris is an actve member of the Lutheran church, and has always been one of its most liberal supporters, and while Mr. Harris is not associated with any church organ- ization, he is a firm advocate of law and order. His aged mother is yet living, at the astonishing age of ninety- one years, and is a remarkably well preserved old lady for one of her advanced years. His father lies sleeping it the old Morr cemetery.

ANDREW JACKSON, the seventh son of Hepty and Hannah Jackson, was born February 28, 1828, in Mo-

hican township, Ashland county. Te resided with his parents until the time of his marriage, March 21, 1850, to Miss Maria Swiegart, of Wayne county. To them were born nine chikiren, four sons and five daughter .. Their names are as follows: Carharine, John, Elizabeth, Melissa, William H., Mary, Andrew, Calista, and Am- asa. Those deceased are John, William Henry, Calista, and Amasa. John died at the age of twenty-three; the others in early childhood. Andrew jackson purchased the farm on which we now find him, in Perry township, in the year 1856. Both himself and his wife are active members of the Reformed church, and have been among its most liberal supporters. He has served in all the various positions of honor and trust. For two tenns he served as infirmary director of the county, as justice of the peace in bis township two terms, and repeatedly acted as township trustee, thus bespeaking for him the fall appreciation of the people in his faithfulness and ability. He also served for eight different terms as di- rector of his school district. His father and mother lie buried side by side in the old Meng cemetery.

MR. J. MYERS, second son of Abram and Susannah Myers, was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, in 1823. He lived with his parents until he had reached his majority. In 1847 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Miller. To them have been born eight children, five sons and three daughters, as follows: Abraham, Augus- tas, May Isabel, George F., John J. S., Ilizabeth 1 ... David E., Catharine E., and Elmore Oscar, all of whom are living but Abram and Elmore, who died in early childhood. He came to Ohio in the fall of i863, bay- ing previously purchased the farm on which we now Gnd him -- a beautiful tract containing one hundred and sixty- six acres. Although Mr. Myers is not an carly settlei, he has one of the most comfortable homes in Perry township. Both himself and his wife are earnest mein- bers of the Albright church, to which they contribute liberally in its support.

JOSEPH EICHELBERGER, third son of Adam and Susan Eichelberger, was born in Pennsylvania in 1836, and came to Chio in company with his parents in i84o, and resided with them until the time of his marriage. in the year 1853, 10 Mary Myers. He lost his wife in :372, and was again married, in 18; 6, to Miss Sarah Wisc. Mr. Eichelberger and his wife are earnest members of the Albright church, and have been among its most lih. eral supporters. He is a hard working, industrious, and frugal citizen, and, by dint of hard labor, careful judy- ment, and wise economy, he has accumulated quite a handsome property.

ELIZA MORK, daughter of Jacob Myers, of Ashland county, Ohio, was born in Center county, Pennsylvania, October 31, 1820, and removed with her father's family to Ohio when a child. Her father sameks! on the farm that is now owned by his son George. or which but a rude log cabin stood. Mrs. More was married Other 18, 1855, to Fmannel Men, son of John Moni. Bytlus union four children was born, via: George Milon and Harvey P., both it when reside at home and two the died in infancy. Mir. Morr was a member of the Evan-

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gelical church at Perry, and was a consistent and deront Christian man ; he took a very active part in the interests of both cherch and school, and was a liberal contributor to all enterprises tending to promote the common inter- ests of the vicinity in which he lived. His was a well spent life, his aim being to gain a competence that would leave his family in affluent circumstances. He departed this life January 24, 1877, and was much esteemed and respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Morr is a most estimable lady, and, with the support of her two sons, still carries on the business of the farm on which the kind father and husband had for many years devoted his labors. George M. was born April 31, 1859, and Har- vey P. was born July 26, 1867.

HENRY WORST was born in the year 1775, in the State of Pennsylvania, Berks county. In the year 1799 he was married to Miss Barbara Danet, and came to Ohio in the year 1814 and settled immediately in the woods on the farm now owned by his son Samuel. The farm showed no signs of improvement whatever, to give cvi- dence of civilization or advancement. Here he reared and educated a family of eleven children- seven daugh- ters and four sons. Their names are as follows: Cath- arinc, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah, Margaret, Henry, Susan, Jacob, Samuel, Nancy and George, six of whom are dead -- Catharine, Elizabeth, Mary, Margaret, Sarah and Nancy. Our subject died in the year 1869, surviving his wife for a period of twenty years. This aged couple lic buried side by side in the Mount Hope cemetery. Few pioneers are more deserving of a kind remembrance than Mr. and Mrs. Worst.

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SAMUEL WORST, the subject of this sketch, was born in the year 1817, on the farm now owned by him, and the old Worst homestead. Mr. Worst was thrice mar- ried, first in the year 1836, May 3d, to Miss Mary Mar- tin. The fruit of this union was nine children-five sons and four daughters: Elizabeth, John, Margaret, Nancy, George, Mary, Samuel, David and William. John, the eldest son, died in early childhood. Mr. Worst lost his wife in the summer of 1868. In the year 1878 he was again married to Miss May Vacker. She died eighteen months later, in the month of October, 1879. Again he was married to Miss Lucy Jesocker. Himself and wife are earnest members of Jerome Baptist chnich.

DANIEL SEIDLER was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1787. In the year IS;r, he came to Ohio, bringing with bim his wife and five chit dren-four sons and one daughter, and made a setile- ment in Orange township, on a farm which he had previously entered Here be resided for a period of one year, and left for Holmes county, where he remained for eight years, when he returned to Perry township, and located permanently on the farm now owned by his son Hartman. In the meantime, he had two daughters born to Lim, miking seven in all. Here he remained until the time of his death. in 1804. His wife survived him trol january 31, 1807. Bach lie buried side by side in the old Lacas cemetery. Hartman, the third son, and the subject of the following skett h, was born in Wash- ington county, Pennsylvania, September 13, 1626. Now

he owns and resides on the old Shidler homestead, in Perry township. In the year 1853, he was married to Miss Susannah Shutt. The fruit of this union was six children-one son and four daughters, as follows: Charles W., Laura A., Cordelia E., Ida 1 .. Jennie M, and one who died in infancy, unnamed. While Mr. and Mrs. Shidler are not associated with any church, their most carnest sympathies are with the Christian church. Our subject has served as trustee of his township, and has always taken an active part in the educational inter- ests of his neighborhood. Mr. Shidler has always been a hard working, industrious man, and, by the aid of a kind father, wise economy, and careful judgment, he has acquired quite a handsome property, and his acres now number, in total, three hundred and eighty-seven and one-half, all well improved.

ADAM EICHELBERGER was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, in Sor, and was married, in 1827, to Miss 1 Susannah Westheffer. The fruit of this union was seven children, five sons and two daughters, viz .: Simon, Wil- liam, Joseph, Catharine, Adam, David, and Susan, all of whom are living. Mi. Eichelberger came to Ohio in the year 1839, and settled near Wooster, Wayne county, where he resided for one year, when he removed to Perry township, and purchased a tract of iand contain- ing one hundred and forty-eight acres. His settlement was almost surrounded with timber, with no improve- ments save a rude log cabin to give evidence of his having had a predecessor. This aged couple yet reside on the old homestead, and both have passed their three score and ten. Simon, the eldest son, and subject of the following sketch, was born in Cumberland county, Penn- ylvania, in 1828, and resided with his parents until he ar- rived at the age of nineteen, when he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which occupation he industri ously pursued for a period of eight years. He was married in 1852 to Miss Sarah Ambrose. To them have been born five children, four sons and one daughter, viz .: Agnes, Horace, Heury, Elmore, and Newton. The lat- ter died at the age of eleven years. Himself and wife are members of the Evangelical Association. His pres- ent home is what is known as the old Ambrose home- stead.

ANDREW WIREMAN was born in Petersbargh, Adams county, in iSo6, came to Wayne county in the fall of 1827, where he located, and for the first twelve months followed chopping for a livelihood. He then learned the trade of a mason, which occupation he industriously pursued for almost fifty years. Mr. Wireman was mar- ried in IS31 to Miss Sarah Baker. To them were born twelve children, four sons and eight daughters, viz: Se- viila, Margaret, Samuel, Elizabeth, John B., Sophronia, John K., Sydna H., Orline, Irena, Minnie, Euta, and Bar- ton Leroy. Three are deceased --- John B., Elisabeth, and Sydna H. Elizabeth died when just budding into womanhood, the others in early childhood. The subject of this sketch came to Perry township March 15, 1851. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran church. MICHAEL MORE was born in the State of Pennsylvan nia, in the year 1796, October roth. He was marked to

DR. I. F. MARKEL

is a son of Israel Markel, of Ashland, and was born on his father's farm in Orange township, October 3, 1850. His boyhood and youth were spent on the farin. where he remained until he was eighteen years of age, attend- ing the district schools during the winter months, and thus laying the foundation for an education. At eigh- teen he attended the Savannah academy for two years, after which he taught district school for two years in Troy and Orange townships. About this time his father removed to Ashland, and he commenced the study of medicine with Drs. Cowan & Myers, with whom he remained eighteen months, when he attended a first course of lectures at Jefferson Medical college, Philadel- phía.

At the close of the session he returned to Ashland, and in the fall of :875 attended a second course of

lectures at the same college, from which he graduated in March, 1866, receiving a prize offered by the demon- strator of anatomy, for the best dissection in the anatom- ical rooms. In May of the same year he opened an office for the practice of medicine in the village of Mifflin (or Petersburgh, as it is generally known), where he still remains. He is a close student, and by giving careful attention to the details of his profession, ha> built up an extensive practice, and gained the confidence of the community in which he lives. September 14. 1876, he was married to Miss Anna Hill, who was born ncar Olivesburgh, Richland county, November 6, 1852. Dr. Markel has a fine collection of Indian antiquities, consisting of stone hammeis or tomahawks, fleshers, arrow and spear points, and other articles, to which he is constantly adding:

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Miss Christinie Stover. To them were born eight chil- dren- - four sons and four daughters. Their names are as follows: Julia Ann, George, Michael, Sarah, Harriet, Jacob, Henry, and Christinie, all of whom are living. In the year 1828, May 2nd, he came to Ohio, and made permanent settlement in, Perry township, immediately in the woods, with no improvements save a rude log cabin and a barn of the same to show traces of his having a predecessor. Here he raised his little family. The wife and mother departed this life December 9, 1845, leaving a family of eight children and a fond husband. The husband survived his companion until the year 1877, June roth. Mr. Morr was a man who had always taken an active part in educational and church affairs, was a kind parent, and a citizen respected and esteemed where- ever known. This worthy couple lie side by side in the old Mokle cemetery.

GEORGE MOKK, the eldest son of Michael Morr, and the subject of the following sketch, was born in the year 1829, February roth. Hle resided with his parents until the time of his mariage, in the year 1853, December 15th, to Miss Mary A. Franthouser. The fruit .of this union was eight children-five sons and three daughters; William P., Elmore, Emma, Martin, Ellen, Celia, Arthur and Franklina. Two have died-Ellen and Celia --- both of a fever, and but four days intervening between their de- partures. They died in early childhood, in the year 1871. At the age of nineteen Mr. Morr learned the trade of car- penter and joiner, which occupation he has industriously and very successfully pursued for more than thirty-three years, and has been the most extensive contractor that ever operated within the limits of his county. Himself and wife are earnest members of the Evangelical Association.

MICHAEL MORR, JR., second son of Michael and Christinie Morr, and subject of the following sketch, was born in the year 1831, February 15th, and resided with his parents until the time of his marriage to Miss Mary Ann Stover, in the year 18544, December 30th. The fruit of this union was four sons -- Hiram H., John P., George W., and David V., all of whom are living. He and his wife are members of the Evangelical Association.

MICHAEL WISE was born in Center county, Pennsyl- vania, October 25, 1820. His father, George Frederick Wise, emigrated to Ohio in 1822, locating in what is now Perry township, Ashland county. Seven years previous .to his coming he entered one hundred and sixty acres of land, and to this tract he brought his family, consisting of his wife and seven children-four sons and three daughters. They erected a log cabin in the dense forests, and at once began the improvement of his chosen home. These were times that required sinews and perseverance, and this they brought in abun- dance from their eastern home. This was his only home. As it improved it naturally became more and more attractive to thein. There were born in this Ohio home six children -- two sons and four daughters, making a family of thirteen children. By earnest endeavor, father and sons soon had the satisfaction of seeing the sturdy old forest trees give way, and in their stead was. ing fields of grain. Mr. Wise lived to the age of eighty-

eight years, and had it not been for a sad accident he might have lived many years longer. He fell on the frozen ground and fractured his thigh which caused death in about six days. Mrs. Wise is still living on the old homestead. She is ninety-one years of age, being the oldest person now living in Perry township. Well may we call them pioneers, for stich they certainly are in every sense of the word. Michael, the subject of the following sketch, was not two years old when his parents . removed to this county, and he grew up in pioneer style, learning well the lesson to carn his bread by the sweat of his brow. He made his home with his parents until he was married to sarah Weaver, daughter of Thomas and Julia Ann Weaver, of Perry township. To them have been born ciglit children, three sons and five daughters: David, Mary M., Sarah, Rebecca, Emmma, Harriet E., John A., and George Morgan. David, Re- becca and Sarah, are married, and all live in Perry township. The other five are at home with their par- ents. Mr. Wise is a good farmer, and has one hundred acres of fine land. He is a man highly esteen'ed as a neighbor and friend. He is forward in improvements that tend to clevate the character of the people, though his time is principally given to his family and his farm.

ELIAS MORR, third son of Andrew and Elizabeth Morr, was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1825, and carne to Ohio with his parents, with whom he resided until he reached his majority, when he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which occupation he indus- triously pursued for twenty years. He was married in the twenty-seventh year of his age to Miss Sarah Mycis, daughter of one of Ashland county's pioneers. The fruit of this union was eight children --- six sons and two daughters: Oliver F., Emma J., Albert A., John P., Daniel L., Benjamin W., Harvey M., and Maggie Ania, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Morr are both earnest members of the Evangelical Association, and have always been among its most staunch supporters.

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History of Ashland County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches, Part 79

Author: Hill, George William, b. 1823; Williams Bros Publication date: 1880 Publisher: [Cleveland] Williams Number of Pages: 896

Author: Hill, George William, b. 1823; Williams Bros
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: [Cleveland] Williams
Number of Pages: 896