History of Crawford County and Ohio, Part 145

Author: Perrin, William Henry, [from old catalog] comp; Battle, J. H., [from old catalog] comp; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852- [from old catalog] comp; Baskin & Battey, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1034

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He was married, Feb. 22, 1855, to Drusilla Brown, of Seneca Co., Ohio, daughter of Will- iam and Rachel (Wiltse) Brown. They have two children living, Susan Belle, born Nov. 3, 1859, now Mrs. Tucker, and John R., born March 8, 1863, and three dead, two of whom died young, and one, William B., died Dec. 3, 1879, aged 23 years. He was a young man of promise, and his death was a grief to his father and regretted by all who knew him. Mr. Outhwaite's wife died on Dec. 2, 1868, and on April 27, 1873, he was again married to Susan- nah Brown, a sister of his former wife. Our subject has been a member of the church nearly all his life, and was a Whig until the organization of the Republican party. to which he still adheres.

DAVID POLLOCK, farmer ; P. O. Osceola ; was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, on Aug. 8, 1825 ; son of Joseph and Nancy (McKinzey) Pollock, the latter a native of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Pollock, a native of Virginia, who moved to Richland Co. Ohio, in 1812, being among the first settlers of that county. He helped raise the first house in Ashland and the second house in Mansfield. They lived in Richland Co., un- til their death occurred, the father dying in 1867, and Mrs. Pollock in 1874. David re- mained with his parents (getting a limited common-school education, the time of his at- tendance not exceeding eighteen months in all), until 1851, when he moved to Crawford Co., Ohio, where he purchased 80 acres of land on which he now resides, and cleared the space to build a house. His farm is all cleared and the additions to it, together with the handsome brick mansion which stands where used to be the little log cabin, showing the degree of pros- perity which now surrounds him. He was married, in 1851, to Mary Bailey, who was born in Ashland Co., Ohio ; her parents being natives of Jefferson Co., Ohio, and were related to Thomas Ford, once Lieutenant Governor of the State. They have had seven children, five of whom are living-Joseph, Loren, Lambert, Robert and Alice L. Mr. Pollock was formerly a Whig and has been a Republican since the organization of the party.

CAPT. JOHN WERT, retired mechanic, Os- ceola ; was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., on Aug. 3, 1808, and is the son of Joseph and Barbara (Kitch) Wert, both of American birth. His grandmother was one of the many women

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brought to this country, during the early settle- ment of the country, who served a number of years (being sold to the highest bidder) to de- fray the expenses of the voyage to this country. Our subject, with his parents, moved to Craw- ford Co., Ohio, in 1826, and settled on the San- dusky River, about ten miles from Bucyrus, where his father entered 160 acres of land. The Captain, in 1828, attended school in Bucy- rns, working morning and evening for his board, being clad in the pioneer outfit-buck- skin breeches, moccasins and coon-skin cap. The schooling he received, however, did not ex- ceed four months. He worked one year at $7 per month, after which he served an apprentice- ship at the carpenter's trade, which business he followed for fourteen years, and afterward fol- lowed millwrighting for thirty-three years. The Captain moved to Osceola in 1847, where he has since resided. He was married, in 1831, to Sarah Ziggler, by which union they have been blessed with eleven children, eight of whom are living-Sarah A. E., Mary J., Nancy C., Harriet C., Henry J. F., Edward D., Roy G. and James S. M. He first voted the Democratic ticket, voting for Gen. Jackson, next for Gen. Harri- son, and, since the organization of the Repub- lican party, he has been one of its strongest ad- herents.

JOHN WIREBAUGH, farmer ; P. O. Os- ceola ; was born in Pennsylvania on July 28, 1806, and is the son of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Fisher) Wirebaugh, both natives of Pennsylva- nia. Our subject, with his parents, came to Columbiana Co., Ohio, in the year 1812, and, after the formation of Carroll Co., they were in that county, where the parents died, the former being 73 years of age and the latter about 63. Our subject received a limited education, at- tending subscription school in the old-time schoolhouses, with puncheon seats and greased- paper windows. He moved to Crawford Co., Ohio, during the year 1847, and bought the land where he now resides, and cleared a place for buildings. An event of the first day was that they lost their axes while at dinner, and had the trouble of hunting some time before they found them. Our subject was married to Elizabeth Potts, from which union they had six children-William H., Nicholas J., Elizabeth R., Sarah C., Nathan P. and John F. His wife died while he was yet in Carroll Co., and he was again married, to Elizabeth Horner, who is still living. They have four children-Cyrus S., Stuart C., Ladora E. and Isaac V. Mr. Wire- baugh is a member of the Christian Church at Bucyrus, Ohio, and has been a life-long Demo- crat.

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J. F. AILER, Postmaster and druggist ; was born in Chatfield Township, March 4, 1840. His parents, Frederick and Christina Ailer, were natives of Germany. They were the pa- rents of three children-John, Caroline, and Jacob F. The latter was left motherless when but 4 days old, and his father, being very poor, bound him ont to a Mr. Guiss, for a period of twenty-one years. Mr. Ailer's stay with the Guisses lasted until he was 17 years of age, when Mrs. Guiss died, and he was then given his freedom. While at Mr. Guiss', he had little or no chance to see anything of the world, for the only time he was allowed off the place was to go to church or school. When given his freedom, young Ailer hired out to Christian Guiss, for $10 per month ; this was the first money he could call his own, and he saved it

up and went to school, thinking he could put it to no better use than in acquiring an education. Mr. Ailer's schooling was received mostly at Hayesville High School, Ashland Co., Ohio. During the winter of 1857-58, he taught his first term of school ; the next summer, again working for Mr. Guiss, and with the money thus acquired, he continued his education. From that time until 1863, he alternately taught school, worked on a farm and studied. In 1863, he commenced clerking in a provision store in Bellevue. His work from that time was some- what varied, consisting of clerking in stores, and working for railroad companies, etc. In the fall of 1863, he married Miss Susan Guiss, daughter of John and Ursilla (Grant) Guiss ; and by her had one daughter-Melissa, who is now dead. His wife died June 8, 1865 ; her early death

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being deeply regretted by all who knew her. Mr. Ailer's second wife was Miss Elsie Rang, daughter of Henry and Emily (Weeks) Rang ; to whom he was married Oct. 3, 1867. To this union were born the following family : Frank- lin J., born Dec. 22, 1868, died July 31. 1869 ; William H., born Feb. 8, 1870; Alpha O. born July 1, 1873, and Pearl O., born March 29, 1878, and died Aug. 29, 1880. Mrs. Ailer was born July 17, 1850. Mr. Ailer has, at differ- ent times, been in the dry goods and drug trade, and at present his occupation is druggist and Postmaster, having been appointed Post- master on April 9, 1866, and has ever since held that office in New Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Ailer are intelligent and sociable people, and are among the first citizens of the place.

J. F. ACKERMAN, farmer and stock-dealer ; P. O. New Washington ; was born April 13, 1845, on the farm he now owns in Cranberry Township. His parents, John and Mary (Ham) Ackerman, were of German descent, the father being born in Wittenberg, Germany, and the mother in Stark Co., Ohio. The father, when a young man. came to the United States, locating in Stark Co., Ohio. Here he met her who soon afterward became his wife. After living in Stark Co. a number of years, they came to Liberty Township, Crawford Co., and, about 1843, removed to Cranberry Township, in the same county. These people were honest and industrious ; coming, as they did, into an al- most unbroken wilderness, they endured many privations, that to-day their children might reap the benefit. They were the parents of the following family : Mary, Elizabeth, John, Catha- rine, Jacob F. and Eliza. The parents of these children are both dead. The subject of this biography was reared on the farm, receiving a common-school education. On Feb. 11, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Kakfer, daughter of John and Fredrica (Loyer) Kakfer, of Liberty Township, and by her has seven children-Eliza A., born May 13, 1870 ; John W., born Nov. 3, 1871 ; Emma L .. born Sept. 16, 1873 ; Jacob C., born Feb. 3, 1875 ; Francis M., born Sept. 13, 1876 ; Elmore J., born June 30, 1878, and Hattie C., born March 9, 1880. Mrs. Ackerman was born March 4, 1847, in Lib- erty Township. Mr. Ackerman owns 152 acres of excellent land in this township. He is a Demo- crat in politics, and he and his wife are mem- bers of the German Lutheran Church. Mr.

Ackerman is an intelligent and enterprising gentleman. He is well respected wherever known, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends.

MICHAEL BAKER, New Washington, was born in France Nov. 1, 1831. He is a son of John and Catharine Baker, who were parents of ten children, seven of whom are yet living. His father was a soldier under Napoleon, and served his country with distinction. Michael was raised on a farm, and, in 1843, moved with his parents to the United States, locating in Cuyahoga Co. When 18 years old, Michael began learning the carpenter's trade, which business he followed until 1855, when he began fitting himself for the priesthood. For ten years he studied and went to school, and at the end of that time graduated at the Catholic Seminary, situated at Cleveland. He was im- mediately assigned to the New Washington charge, and with that charge has ever since been identified. On his arrival, there was nothing but a small frame church, but now, by his perseverance and exertions, the Catholics have one of the finest churches in Crawford Co. The history of that church will be found in the history of Cranberry Township. Mr. Baker is an intelligent gentleman, and the Catholics of New Washington owe much of their prosperity to him.

JACOB J. BEAR, merchant, New Washing- ton ; son of Daniel and Julia A. (Haller) Bear, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Aug. 6, 1835. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1808. Mrs. Bear was born in Ger- many in 1816, and they were married in Lan- caster Co., Penn., in 1832. To them were born six children, three of whom are yet living. viz., John, Barbara and Jacob. John married Sarah Dean, and lives in La Grange Co., Ind .; Bar- bara is the wife of N. H. Chamberlin, and lives in Williams Co., Ohio ; Jacob J. lived with his parents on a farm until 13 years of age, and entered a printing office in Marshall, Mich., where he remained two years. At the conclu- sion of that time he engaged in the printing busi- ness in Coldwater, Mich., where he remained one year. From 1851 until 1859, he traveled through a great many of the Eastern cities at different times, working in the Times office at Toledo, the Review and Plaindealer at Cleve- land, the Times at Pittsburgh and the Times at Wheeling, Va. For nine months, he was at

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Painesville, Ohio, where he published a book on latitude and longitude, entitled “ Mnemotech- ny." In 1860, he took the "gold fever" and started for Pike's Peak. After a long and event- ful trip overland, Mr. Bear and the company with whom he went arrived at their destination in safety. Here he commenced mining, but it turned out a complete failure financially, Mr. Bear sinking his " all " in the enterprise. About this time W. N. Byers established the first news- paper-the Rocky Mountain News-in Denver. Mr. Bear immediately engaged his services to Mr. Byers, and, as a matter of history, it can be said he assisted in publishing the first news- paper in Colorado. After nine months unprofit- ably spent in Colorado, Mr. Bear returned to the States and engaged in his old trade in St. Louis, Mo., Alton, Ill., and other places. In June, 1861, Mr. Bear enlisted in Co. A, 21st Ind. V. I., and served his country through the bitter struggle of the war of secession. He was in quite a number of engagements, among them being Fort Jackson, Phillippi, Baton Rouge, Vicksburg, Island No. 10 and others. During his army career, he was Post-Printer a greater part of the time. He was discharged in January, 1865. Mr. Bear has been married twice, his first wife being Parmelia Cannon, by whom he had one daughter-Ida M., born April 5, 1867. His present wife was Catharine M. Kariger, to whom he was married Sept. 18, 1873. By her he has four children-Charles I., born June 27, 1874 ; Eden W., Dec. 4, 1875 ; Elmer A., Nov. 30, 1878 ; and Senora B., June 17, 1880. Mrs. Bear was born Sept. 25, 1847 ; Mr. Bear owns a livery barn and house and lot in the city. He also owns one of the best gro- ceries in town, and he does an excellent busi- ness. Is a Democrat in politics, and a keen, wide-awake gentleman.

HENRY BECKER, JR., merchant, New Washington. Among the young and enter- prising business men of New Washington is the subject of this biography. He was born in Pennsylvania Feb. 17, 1855, and is a son of Henry and Kate (Breckly) Becker. His par- ents were natives of Germany, and were mar- ried in Pennsylvania. They came to the United States about the year 1825, and to them were born twelve children - Henry, Charles, Kate, Mary, Anne, Edward, Helen, Christopher, Martha, Augusta, Ida and Caro- line. The father of these children is at pres-

ent a prosperous merchant in Girard, Penn., and is an intelligent and well-respected citizen in his locality. Henry Becker, Jr., received an excellent education in his native State, and in March, 1877, embarked in the merchant-tailoring business in New Washington. Mr. Becker, al- though a young man, has had considerable ex- perience in his line of business, and his fair and honest dealings have won for him the name of being one of the best business men in the village of New Washington.

DR. CHARLES T. BENNER, physician and surgeon, New Washington ; was born in Tiffin, Ohio, July 29, 1856 ; he is a son of George and Susanna (Zlise) Benner, who were parents of five children-Josephine, William, Augustus, Charles T. and John. Dr. Benner's youthful days were passed in Tiffin going to school. He was for one year in the employ of Gray & Steven- son, in Tiffin, and, for a short time, clerked for his brother in the same place. In 1874, he commenced the study of medicine, under the instruction of Kinnaman & Hershiser, and, after a thorough study of the branches neces- sary, he entered the University of Wooster, at Cleveland. After one term of lectures, in the spring of 1877, he began practice in New Washington. Here he met with excellent suc- cess, and, the next winter, returned to college, where he graduated. After his graduation, Dr. Benner returned to New Washington and re- commenced the practice of medicine. Jan. 8. 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Jen- nie C. Meschinger, daughter of John U. Mesch- inger, Esq., of Tiffin. Although yet a young man, Dr. Benner, by his gentlemanly deport- ment, and the success with which he has met obstinate cases, has won an excellent practice, and one that is as desirable as any physician enjoys in Crawford Co. He is an enterprising young man, and a Democrat in politics. He is widely known and highly respected through- out the county.

J. W. and T. B. CARSON ; P. O. New Wash- ington. The parents of these gentlemen, Sam- uel and Elizabeth (Willoughby) Carson, were of German-Irish descent. They were natives of Virginia, and were married in Harrison Co., Ohio, in 1814, and to them were born eleven children, eight of whom are yet living. These parents came to Seneca Co., Ohio, in 1835, locating in Venus Township, where they re- mained until their respective deaths. Mr. Car-

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son claims to be a distant connection of the celebrated trapper and Indian fighter, "Kit" Carson. Mr. Carson was a man very decided in his views, and, being a man of excellent judgment, he, in his time, was considered one of the most prominent and intelligent citizens in northern Crawford and southern Seneca Counties. In politics, he was a Democrat until Buchanan was elected President. Being a strong Abolitionist or anti-slavery man, and not liking Buchanan's administration, he threw his influence and support with the new party --- Republican-with whom he ever afterward be- came identified. Mrs. Carson died in February, 1866. She was a fond wife and a kind and affectionate mother. Mr. Carson survived his wife until June, the following year, when he, too, died and was laid away to rest by the side of her who was his helpmeet in life. The names of their children are Robert, J. W., Anne, Harrison H., George, Margaret, Sarah, Hannah, Eliza and Samuel. Robert, Anne and Hannah are dead. The balance of the family are living in Ohio and Michigan. J. W. Carson was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, Dec. 3, 1818. He was reared on a farin, and in 1841. was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Moore, daughter of Maurice Moore, Esq. By her Mr. Carson has twelve children-Margaret J., Elizabeth E. (dead), Hannah L., George (dead), Sarah, Samuel B., Maurice (dead), Eliza, Harrison M. (dead), Mary F., Ida M. and Ettie. Mrs. Carson was born in New Jersey in 1820. Mr. Carson owns 80 acres of land in Venus Township, Seneca Co., where he resides. In connection with farming, he deals quite extensively in stock. He is an uncompromising Republican in poli- tics, and a first class citizen. His brother T. B. was born in Seneca Co., Ohio, June 7, 1837. His youth and early manhood, like that of his brother, was passed on a farm. He received a good common-school and academical education. May 2, 1861, he was united in marriage with Sarah, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Bigam) Smith. His wife was born in Seneca Co., Ohio, in 1841. Sept. 1, 1861, Mr. Carson enlisted in Company H, 14th Regiment O. V. I., and was discharged Sept. 9, 1864. He bravely served his country throughout the war of secession, participating in a number of en- gagements, a few of the more prominent being Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Jonesboro and a number of others. He

and wife are parents of six children-John W., Viola E., Wilbur C., Ulysses, Estella and Fran- cis M. Of these only the two former are liv- ing. Mr. Carson owns a large and well-im- proved farm. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Church. The Carsons are very sociable and highly re- spected people. They enjoy the friendship and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

H. M. CORY, insurance, New Washington ; was born in Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Dec. 28, 1845. He is a son of Thomas and Esther (Brown) Cory, appropriate mention of whom will be found in the biography of Hon. J. E. Cory, in this work. Mr. Cory was reared on his father's farm, and during his youth re- ceived quite a good common-school education. When 20 years old, he commenced attending the male and female seminary of Lexington, Richland Co., Ohio, where he remained two years. He then for one year attended the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio. Dur- ing the spring of 1870, Mr. Cory went to Kan- sas, where he engaged in the real estate busi- ness for a number of years, and, while engaged in this, read law under the instruction of Thomas C. Cory, a brother, who was living in Parsons. In August, 1878, he returned to his native neighborhood, where he engaged in his present occupation. Mr. Cory represents the Continental Insurance Co. of New York, one of the best companies in the United States. It has a cash capital of $1,000,000, and the popularity of this company is largely increased in securing Mr. Cory's services in Crawford and Richland Coun- ties. During Mr. Cory's life, he has taught school to some extent, in which he has invariably given excellent satisfaction. He is a Democrat in politics, and we predict for him in the near future an honorable position in that party.

HON. JAMES E. CORY, carpenter and joiner ; is a native of Cranberry Township, and was born in September, 1840. He is a son of Thomas and Esther (Brown) Cory, and grand- son of Aaron and Elizabeth (McGuire) Cory, who came to Cranberry Township in 1826. Of the grandparents, more is said of them in the history of Cranberry Township. Thomas Cory, son of Aaron, was a native of Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. and was born in 1810. When 9 years old, he, together with his parents, moved to Richland Co., Ohio. He married Esther Brown,

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and to them were born the following family- Mary E., Thomas C., James E., Robert W., Hugh M., Sarah E. and Susan N. Mary is the wife of James Morrow, and lives in Auburn Township ; Thomas C. resides in Kansas, his wife was Leona Comstock ; James E. and Hugh M. are both single and reside in their native township; Robert W. is a prominent citizen in Lykens Township, and is the husband of Aba- gail Purky ; Sarah is the wife of Henry C. Mar- tin, and resides in Montgomery Co., Kan., and Susan is the wife of John Morrow, whose biog- raphy accompanies this work. As far back as can be traced, we find the Cory family to be one of more than ordinary intelligence and en- terprise. We first notice Aaron Cory, who, braving the wilds of an unexplored wilderness, emigrated to the interior of Ohio when it was but a Territory, in 1814-15, he settled in Wayne and Richland Cos. Thomas Cory imbibed much of his father's energy of character, and upright and honorable dealings with his neighbors. He was an influential man, and had the respect and confidence of his fellow-men. He was deeply beloved by his family, and, when he died- which event occurred in 1856-his death was greatly deplored by the neighborhood, and es- pecially by his devoted wife and family. His wife died during the spring of 1865. The chil- dren of Thomas and Esther (Brown) Cory are all living, and all are prominent and respected citizens in their respective localities. James E. Cory was reared on his father's farm in Cran- berry Township, when he received a good edu- cation. During the fall of 1879, the people of Crawford Co., recognizing his ability, selected him to represent them in their State Legisla- ture, which he did to the credit of his county. Mr. Cory is also a member of the Board of County Examiners, and has been for the past four years. According to custom, Mr. Cory will at least represent the people of Crawford Co., at Columbus another term, as he gave excellent satisfaction while there before. Mr. Cory is single and makes his home in New Washington. He is a successful carpenter and an intelligent gentleman.

LUTHER COX, farmer and stock-dealer ; P. O. New Washington ; was born May 1. 1826, in Wayne Co .; he is a son of Stewart and Ann (Garretson) Cox, who were parents of seven children. The father was born in 1800, and the mother six years later. They were

married in 1824, in Wayne Co., Ohio, and their children's names respectively are Luther, Lu- cinda, William, Mary, Alexander, Sarah and Catharine A. This family came to Auburn Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, in March, 1839, purchasing 160 acres of land in that Township, and 160 acres in Cranberry Township. While in Crawford Co., Mr. Cox made many good and warm friends. He died in June, 1859, leaving behind him a good record. Luther Cox was reared on the farm. His education was none of the best; he, being the oldest child in the family, was consequently kept at home a greater part of the time to assist in improving and clearing the place. He was married June 10, 1851, to Lucinda Hudson, daughter of Ben- jamin and Anna (Willford) Hudson. Benja- min Hudson came to Cranberry Township, from Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1833, and settled on the farm now owned by George Stoutnor. They were among the earliest settlers of Cranberry Township, and, in their early time, did much to influence settlers to locate in the Township. Mr. Hudson is now dead, but his wife is yet living on the old place, with her son-in-law, John Stoutnor. Mr. Cox, by his wife, had the following family : Sylvia A., born Oct. 22, 1853. died Dec. 17, 1870 ; Catharine C., born Sept. 8, 1855 ; Edmond O., born Oct. 10, 1857, died March 15, 1858 ; Cora M., born July 9, 1866 ; Mrs. Cox was born July 31, 1832. At the time of his marriage, he was farming his father's place in Auburn Township. The year after they moved to the place where he now lives, erecting a log cabin, almost where his house now stands. He owns 120 acres of well- improved land, in Cranberry Township, all of which is under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Cox is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Democrat in politics. The Cox family are well known in Cranberry and Au- burn Townships, and are highly respected citi- zens.

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History of Crawford County and Ohio, Part 145

Author: Perrin, William Henry, [from old catalog] comp; Battle, J. H., [from old catalog] comp; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852- [from old catalog] comp; Baskin & Battey, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog] Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey Number of Pages: 1034

Author: Perrin, William Henry, [from old catalog] comp; Battle, J. H., [from old catalog] comp; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852- [from old catalog] comp; Baskin & Battey, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1034