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JOHN MILLER, merchant, New Washing- ton. Among the prominent and influential business men of New Washington is this gen- tleman, who was born July 2, 1839, in the prov- ince of Lorraine, France. His parents, Peter and Mary A. (Ludman) Miller, were natives of France, the father born in 1811, and the mother in 1818. They were married in 1838, and were the parents of nine children, viz .: John, Mary Ann, Hubert, Magdalena, Nicholas, Mary, Jo- sephina, Julia and Jacob ; eight of these chil- dren are yet living. The parents left their native country for the United States, arriving in Buffalo, N. Y., on the 19th of July, 1847. They remained in Buffalo until 1856, when they removed to Crawford Co .. Ohio, locating in New Washington, where the father engaged in mercantile pursuits. Here the father remained actively engaged in business until 1866, when he sold out and returned to Buffalo. The father is dead, but the mother is still living, and re- sides at Buffalo, as do several of the children. John Miller received the advantages of a com- mon-school education. In 1865, he, in connec- tion with P. D. Studer, embarked in the boot
and shoe trade, at New Washington. After about one year, Mr. Miller sold his interest to his partner, and engaged in a general mercan- tile business ; he has ever since remained in this business, and has, by his upright conduct and strict business habits, built up a large and steadily increasing business. Mr. Miller was married, Jan. 12, 1862, to Miss Catharine Yochum. She was born March 31, 1840. From this union are nine children-Peter C., Clara M., Mary E., Josephina O., Henrietta L., El- vina E., C. L., Henry L. and Clara R. Mr. Miller is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He has held a number of po- sitions of honor and trust in the municipal and township governments, and is at present Di- rector of the County Infirmary of Crawford Co. He owns valuable property in New Wash- ington, and is one of the prominent and influ- ential men of Crawford Co.
JACOB METZGER, New Washington ; is the son of Pius and Mary (Best) Metzger, who are natives of Germany. The father came to the United States in 1828, and the mother in 1832. About the year 1833, they were married, and to them were born eight children, six of whom are yet living. Their names are John (deceased), Pius, Mary, George, Kate (deceased), Jacob, Joseph and Matilda. The parents are yet living, and are honored and respected citi- zens of Richland Co. Jacob Metzger was born Oct. 14, 1856, and was reared on a farm. He received a common-school education, and, when 22 years old, opened a furniture store and cab- inet-shop in New Washington, where he has since remained. On the 22d of June, 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Stouder. Mrs. Metzger was born Oct. 28, 1857, and was one in a family of fifteen children, eight of whom are yet living. Her father was a French- man, and served nine years in the French army. Her mother was a native of Germany, and they were Catholics in religion. Mr. Metzger is a Democrat, and a member of the Catholic Church. He is an enterprising young man, and owns the best and principal furniture store in the town, keeping constantly on hand a full line of furni- ture, and selling at reasonable rates, which gives him a trade extending over a large territory. He is honest and diligent, and he and his wife are well and favorably known in the community.
JOHN MICHELFELDER, JR., merchant, New Washington ; was born in New Washing-
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ton, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1847. His parents, John and Fredrica (Utz) Michelfelder, were natives of Germany. The father was born in 1818, and the mother in 1823. They came to the United States in 1846, coming direct to Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, and, in 1847, were married. To this marriage were born the following family : John, Fredrica, Jacob, Cath- arine and Frederick. Fredrica is the wife of George Hildebrand, and lives in New Washing- ton. Jacob, Catharine and Frederick live at home with their parents. The father owns 15 acres of valuable land within the city limits, and 11} just outside the corporation. He also owns a boot and shoe store in town, his sons at home assisting him in running it. John, Jr., lived on a farm until he was 14 years of age, and then commenced learning the boot and shoe making trade with his father. Until he was 21, he assisted in the shop. When he reached his majority, his father employed him for two years longer. In 1870, he and his father formed a partnership, to be known as J. Michelfelder & Son, manufacturers and dealers in boots and shoes. This partnership remained unchanged for three years, and was then dissolved by mu- tual consent, the father continuing the business. The son then built a business house in New Washington, and, on his own responsibility, opened a hoot and shoe store, which he has con- tinued successfully ever since. On Dec. 1, 1870, he was united in marriage with Matilda High, daughter of Michael High, and grand- daughter of Adam High, the old pioneer of that name. Mr. Michelfelder is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Lutheran Church ; owns 2} acres within the city corporation ; does a good business and is in every way prosperous.
VOLNEY POWERS, farmer and stock- dealer ; P. O. New Washington ; was born in Tompkins Co, N. Y., June 12, 1814. When 4 years old, he, together with his parents, emi- grated to Ohio. His father and mother, Dr. Lemuel Powers and Jane S. (Bacon) Powers, were the parents of nine children-Volney, Louisa, Julia, Alonzo, Abigail, Phœbe A., Jane, Rolla and Mary. Volney and Jane are the only ones living in the family. Jane is the wife of Dr. Teller, and lives in Vineland, New Jer- sey. The father, Dr. Powers, was a good and prominent citizen, and an excellent physician. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Volney Powers was reared and educated in
town. When 16 years of age, he engaged in the hatting business in Plymouth for twelve years. He then discontinued that business and engaged in the mercantile trade, in New Wash- ington. Mr. Powers established the first ash- ery in New Washington, and by this made quite a start in life. After six years in the mercantile business, he bought a nice farm near the city corporation line. On June 15, 1837, he was united in marriage with Mary A. Ream, daughter of Samuel Ream, and by her has a large and interesting family. Mr. Powers owns an excellent stock farm of 240 acres, in Cranberry Township. He takes an active and leading part in matters tending to advance edu- cation. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
MOSES PUGH, farmer and stock-dealer ; P. O. New Washington ; was born in Lykens Town- ship, Crawford Co., Ohio, April 6, 1843. He is a son of Aaron and Mary (Jackson) Pugh, and grandson of Moses and Christina (Baker) Pugh. His parents were married in April, 1837, and to them were born the following fam- ily : Elizabeth, William, Moses, James, Lan- son and Anson (twins), Alfred and John. The parents and grandparents of these children came to Lykens Township, Crawford Co., Ohio, in 1846. In 1862, Aaron Pugh and wife, with his total wealth, consisting of a sled-load of household goods, moved into Cranberry Town- ship, and settled on the farm now owned by his son Moses. Here his energy and indomitable will showed itself. At one time Mr. Pugh was worth $25,000, but he has divided his property among his children, so that he has only some fine town property in New Washington and Crestline, and a few acres of land in the coun- try, near the former town, where he and his wife live happily together in their advanced years. When seventeen years of age, the sub- ject of this biography enlisted his service in his country's behalf, and remained fighting man- fully for about four years. He was in Co. H, 55th O. V. I., and participated in a number of en- gagements ; a few of the more prominent being Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Kenesaw Mount- ain, Buzzard's Roost, Cedar Mountain, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and, also, was with Sherman on his memorable march to the sea. He entered the service as private, and was mustered out as 2d Lieutenant. At the conclusion of the war he came home, and on the 26th of July, 1866,
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married Miss Martha Johnston, daughter of Jacob Johnston, Esq., and by her had seven children ; the three following named are the only ones yet living-Leila G., Effie I. and Mary. The mother of these was born May 14, 1843. Mr. Pugh is a Free-Will Baptist in re- ligion, and a stanch Republican in politics. He owns 160 acres of well-improved land, and is one of the best and most respected citizens of Cranberry Township.
- ROBERT ROBISON, stock-dealer and farm- er; P. O. New Washington ; was born in Perry Co., Penn., in 1825. He is a son of John M. and Jane (Baxter) Robison. The parents were natives of Pennsylvania, where they were mar- ried, and to them were born nine children- Margaret, William and Susan (twins), Robert, Martha J., Mariam, Nancy, Elizabeth and John. Five of these are yet living. Parents came to Cranberry Township in 1835, locating half a mile west of the village of Waynesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Robison are dead, both having lived to see the county around them (once all woods), leveled down by the hand of the agriculturist. Mr. Robison was among the early blacksmiths, and his son Robert passed the greater share of his time in the shop, assisting his father in what- ever he was called upon to perform. Robert has followed that business to a greater or less extent ever since. He was married, March 26, 1846, to Mary A. Robison, and by her had one son-George A., born July, 1847. He married Mary J. Patterson, and lives in Crawford Co. Mr. Robison's wife died soon after the birth of his son, and on the 24th of May, 1852, he mar- ried her cousin, Esther Robison. By his second wife, Mr. Robison has six children-Margaret J., born July 1, 1854 ; Mary E., born Nov. 19, 1859, died March 7, 1861 ; John E., born Sept. 29, 1862, died Sept. 5, 1865 ; Richie A., born Sept. 5, 1865, died Oct. 10, 1865 ; James E., born Oct. 22, 1866, and Willie L., born April 11, 1869. The mother was born May 25, 1832. Mr. Robison's occupation since his marriage has been blacksmithing and farming, in and near Waynesburg. He had but a poor start in life, but by industry, honesty and frugality has acquired valuable real estate in Cranberry Town- ship. He at present owns 190 acres of well- improved land. Is a Democrat in politics, and is an intelligent and enterprising man.
J. H. STEVENS, farmer ; P. O. Tiro ; is a son of Amos and Hannah (Cunning) Stevens,
who came to Cranberry Township in 1834. His parents were married Jan. 1, 1801, and were the parents of six sons and five daugh- ters-Nancy, Augustus, Sophia, Margaret, Rob- ert, Hannah, Amos, Jacob, Benjamin, Daniel and Sarah A. Of these, Hannah, Amos, Jacob, Benjamin and Daniel are the only ones living. Amos is in Taylor Co., Iowa; Benjamin is in Crawford Co., Ohio, and Daniel is in Williams Co., Ohio. Jacob H. was born Oct. 31, 1817. Like his father before him, he is a practical farmer and stock-raiser, and was raised as such. Mr. Stevens was married. April 12, 1848, to Miss Sarah J. Wallace, daughter of Jefferson Wallace, Esq., and to them were born ten children-Minerva, born May 6, 1849, died July 20, 1873 ; Sarah E., born Jan. 14, 1851, died Dec. 29, 1873; Amos W., born April 23, 1853; Fernando and Arlando (twins) Jan. 16, 1855 ; Arlando died Aug. 3, 1855; Almira, born March 18, 1856 ; Sherman H., May 24, 1858 ; Clara B., Feb. 12, 1860, died Sept. 30, 1864 ; Julia M., born March 7, 1862, and Nora E., July 7, 1864. Mrs. Stevens was born April 28, 1828. The Stevenses are of English-Welsh descent, while the Cunnings are of English- Irish descent. Robert Cunning, grandfather of Mr. Stevens. was a native of Ireland, and came to the United States in 1777. He was immediately pressed into the army to help the colonies to gain their independence from Great Britain, and, through that long and bloody war, served the colonies faithfully. Amos Stevens, father of Jacob, was one of the best of farm- ers. He was an honest, kind-hearted man, and enjoyed the respect of a large circle of friends and neighbors. He was a local preacher in the M. E. Church, and did much to improve the morals of the early citizens of Cranberry Township. Jacob Stevens is a Republican in politics, but favors a strong prohibitory law. He owns 230 acres of land in Cranberry Town- ship, 126} in Liberty and 100 acres in Sandus- ky Township. Mr. Stevens is an old, time- honored citizen of the township, and he is one of the leading men in northeastern Crawford County.
PETER D. STUDER ; P. O. New Washing- ington. Peter Studer, Sr., is a native of the beautiful Swiss Republic, that nestles among the snow-crowned Alps, in Southern Europe. His birth occurred in 1819, and, though his parents were very poor and humble, they were
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industrious and honest, and loved their coun- try with true Swiss devotion. But the little republic could not give its poor the education and advantages they craved, and many of them, loving the cause of liberty, turned their faces toward the West, where a new country was draining all Europe of its freedom-loving people. In 1841, Mr. Studer was united in marriage with Miss Eva Studer, daughter of a Tyrolean. After his marriage, seeing thousands of his countrymen flocking westward across the Atlantic, he also began thinking of leaving the land of his birth-the land he loved-and following his people to the new El Dorado across the sea. But the gaunt wolf of poverty stood in the way, and for many years pre- vented a consummation of his wishes. In 1853, himself and several other Swiss citizens peti- tioned the Government to defray the expenses of their voyage to America ; the Government agreed to do this if the people would relin- quish their claim to the national timber for ten years. This was done by scores, but Mr. Stu- der refused to go until the following year, when he, in company with many others, started on the long journey to the United States, with but little means at his command, and a family dependent upon him for support. He settled in Chatfield Township, and soon obtained em- ployment as miller in a grist-mill. His chil- dren were Peter D., Susanna, Paulena, Oliva, Joseph and John. Paulena, John and Oliva are dead ; Susanna is the wife of Cornelius Schlachter, and resides in Huron Co., Ohio ; Joseph is married, and lives in the same county. Mrs. Studer, Sr., died Aug. 27, 1873. Peter D. was born in Switzerland in 1842, came with his parents to the United States in 1854, and, when 16 years old, began learning the shoe- maker's trade. He mastered the trade at the end of three years, and then was employed by his preceptor for one year. The following year, he came to New Washington and began work- ing at his trade, but, not receiving much work, he went to Buffalo, N. Y., where he worked for a time, and soon after went to Nebraska. He returned to New Washington in a short time, where he has since been, and is to-day one of the most prominent and influential men in the township. Oct. 23, 1866, Mr. Studer was united in marriage with Miss Catharine, daughter of Paul Miller ; to this union were born seven children-Paulus F., born Sept. 23, 1867 ; Mar-
garet C., born Sept. 9, 1869 ; Catharine A., born Dec. 16, 1870 ; Joseph A., born Aug. 29, 1872 ; John B., born Jan. 31, 1874 ; Maria S., born May 7, 1876, and Emma C., born June 7, 1879. Mrs. Studer was born March 17, 1847. Mr. Studer is a Democrat and a Catholic ; has been Justice of the Peace, and is the present Mayor of the village. He is one of the most respected citizens of Cranberry Township, and is a genial, intelligent gentleman.
JOHN A. SHEETZ, retired merchant, New Washington. Among the old and honored residents of Cranberry Township is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Germany in 1809, and when in his 21st year emigrated to the United States, locating in Columbiana Co., Ohio. He lived there a short time and then moved to Wayne Co., and engaged in farming. In May, 1836, he was united in marriage with Margaret Weisenbacher, who died in July, 1836. In October, 1837, he married Miss Margaret Beever, who died giving birth to a daughter, Catharine A., who is the wife of William H. Donnenwirth, whose biography accompanies this work. Mr. Sheetz is at present living with his third wife, whose name was Margaret Hesse, widow of Ehregott Hesse and daughter of George Donnenwirth. He was married to her in 1842, and to this union were born the fol- lowing family : Jacob, born in 1843 ; Maria M., born in 1845 and died in 1871; George, born in 1849 and died the same year; Caro- line, born in 1850 ; John, born in 1852, and Pauline, born in 1854. His wife by her first husband, Mr. Hesse, had one daughter, Matilda, who lived with Mr. Sheetz until she married George Schwemly. She is now dead. Mr. Sheetz first began the mercantile business, with a gen- eral assortment of goods, at New Washington, in 1842. In 1879, his trade and stock had so increased as to necessitate the buying of a larger storm-room. He at present owns the large brick block now occupied by William H. Donnenwirth and Sheetz & Bro., his sons. Mr. Sheetz is an honest, straightforward man, having made most of his money by hard labor and honorable dealing. He is a Democrat in politics and has always been identified with the Lutheran Church. He and his family are well known and highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
WILLIAM SEYDEL. farmer and stock- dealer : P. O. New Washington ; was born in
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Northumberland Co., Penn., July 22, 1813. His father, Andrew Seydel, was born in Pennsyl- vania March 15, 1791, and Mary (Vandling) Seydel in New Jersey Feb. 27, 1791. They were married in 1812, and to them were born the following family-William, Eliza, John, Catharine, Saralı, Keziah, Michael and Samuel. Sarah and Keziah are dead. The father died Sept. 20, 1878, and the mother Sept. 21, 1848. In 1823, the parents came to Columbiana Co., Ohio, and after a time moved to Stark Co. In 1845, they came to Cranberry Township, where they lived the balance of their lives. The sub- ject of this biography was reared on the farm until 1831, when he was apprenticed for three years, to learn the potter's trade. After sery- ing his time out, he continued that business for two years, and since that time has confined his time wholly to farming. On April 2, 1836, he married Margaret Cook, daughter of Daniel and Martha (Frye) Cook, and by her had five children -Martha J., born Feb. 21, 1837, died Nov. 14, 1869 ; Mary A., born Sept. 10, 1838; Eliza M., born Jan. 28, 1840; John M., born Jan. 29, 1845, and Nancy, born March 10, 1847. The mother died Feb. 1, 1871. Mr. Seydel was re- married June 6, 1872, to Deanna (Bloom) Champion, daughter of Daniel Bloom, and wid- ow of William B. Champion. Mrs. Seydel by Mr. Champion had two sons and one daughter -Joseph D., Francis M. and Maggie L. Mr. Champion died March 1, 1851. Mr. Seydel is a Democrat in politics. His wife belongs to the Protestant Methodist Church. Her father was an old school-teacher in Richland Co., and Mrs. Seydel remembers when he used to start out to teach school in the morning with nothing but a trail to show him the way. Mr. Seydel owns 80 acres of good land and is a respected gentleman.
M. SIEFERT; P. O. New Washington ; son of John and Saloma (Lantz) Siefert, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1830. His parents were natives of Germany, and, like a great many of the more enterprising and freedom-loving citizens of that country, emigrated to the United States. This was in 1828, and their location was in Stark Co., Ohio. In 1834, they removed to Cranberry Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. To show the industrious and economical spirit of these people, we will say that after paying $85 for 80 acres of land, he had only $25 to commence housekeeping on.
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would have thought this no start at all, but the spirit of enterprise was in the hearts of these humble people, and in time they were able to give their children a much better start in life than they themselves had. Their children were Michael, John, George, Jacob, Annie and Catha- rine. Michael and Annie are the only ones living ; the latter being the wife of John Schwimly, and resides in Chatfield Township. Michael passed his youth and early manhood on his father's farm, in Cranberry Township. On the 29th of January, 1856, he was united in marriage with Miss Christina Hoffses, and by her had a family of fourteen children- Jacob, Michael (dead), John (dead), George, Caroline, Annie, Fredrick (dead), William, Michael (dead), John. Andrew (dead), Clara, Emma and Frederick. Mrs. Siefert was born in August, 1846. Mr. Siefert continued in after life as he had been raised, i. e., farming. In 1864, he went into the stock business, and fol- lowed that and farming until the 14th of Feb- ruary, 1879. He then purchased the grain elevator in New Washington, of Charles Bros., and he has dealt in grain at that point until the present time. Mr. Siefert takes an active part in all educational enterprises that tend to ad- vance education in the county. He is a Demo- crat in politics, and a member of the Lutheran Church in New Washington. Besides the ele- vator and two lots in New Washington, Mr. Siefert owns 208 acres of excellent farining land in Cranberry Township, and is an honest and upright man in his dealings with his fellow- men.
GEORGE B. WOLF, New Washington ; was born in Reinbiern, Germany, Sept. 27, 1850. He is a son of Valentine and Mary (Kramer) Wolf, both of whom were natives of Germany. They were the parents of fif- teen children, nine of whom are yet living. They came to the United States in 1852, and located in Richland Co., but soon removed to Ashland Co., where they now reside. George Wolf remained at home, assisting his father on the farm until 16 years of age, when he ap- prenticed himself to A. H. Risser, at Hayes- ville, Ohio, to learn the harness-maker's trade. After serving an apprenticeship of three years, he worked on a salary for a time. In 1871, he went to Ashland, and worked for a man there for awhile. During the fall of 1872, he came to New Washington and opened a harness-
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shop, under the firm name of Risser & Wolf, the senior partner being his former preceptor. In 1874, this partnership was dissolved, Mr. Wolf continuing the business. On his arrival, Mr. Wolf met with considerable opposition. He started with scarcely any capital, but by good work and square, honest dealing, has made quite a good headway, and is to-day recognized as one of the best workman of his
kind in the county. His marriage with Miss Elizabeth Huber, was solemnized March 8, 1877. His wife is a daughter of Charles Hu- ber, of New Washington. Mr. Wolf is a Dem- ocrat in politics, and a member of the German Reformed Church. He is an enterprising man, and is said to be one of the best business men of New Washington.
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JOSEPH L. BOGAN, farmer; P. O. North Robinson ; was born in Pennsylvania, in 1818, and is a son of John H. and Margaret Bogan, both of whom were natives of Maryland. They resided awhile in Pennsylvania, and went from there to Loudoun Co .. Va., where they lived until 1835, when they went to Stark Co., Ohio, and in 1840, came to Marion County, and in 1848 to Crawford County, where they lived and died. The father died Feb. 19, 1858, and the mother in 1864. J. L. Bogan came with his parents from Virginia to Stark County, and also to Marion County, where he lived until 1847, when he went to Indiana, and in 1855, came from there to Crawford County, and has lived in the county since that time. He pur- chased a farm of 100 acres, where he now re- sides, most of which he cleared and improved, and has since added more to it, now owning a farm of 1213 acres of well-improved land. He began business for himself a poor man, and, by hard work and close application to his business, has made something of a fortune. He was raised on his father's farm, and had the advan- tage of a common-school education. He was married in 1839 to Mary A. Carnes. She was born in Scotland and came to America with her parents in 1834, they settling in Stark County, where they died. From this union there were ten children-Margaret, John A., Wm. L., Henry H., George, Joseph M., Ellen, Samuel, Jennie and Jefferson. All are living but one. Mr. Bogan had one son, Jolm A., in the late war, who enlisted in 1863, served nine months, and then re-enlisted and served until the spring of 1865. He took part in a number of engage- ments-Champion Hill, the battle of the Wilder- ness, etc. He came home safe, with the excep- tion of the loss of a finger.
JOHN BECK, farmer; P. O. Leesville; was born in Pennsylvania in 1807, the son of Adam and Mary Beck, who were also natives of Penn- sylvania. In 1829, they left the place of their nativity for Crawford Co., and settled in Jeffer- son Township, where the father entered land, and, in 1831, built a saw-mill on the farm that John Beck now owns, and, in 1835, changed it to a grist-mill. The father died in 1875, and the mother died in Pennsylvania about the year 1828. In his father's family, there were nine children. The subject of this sketch was raised on his father's farm and received a common- school education. He was married, in 1833, to Eliza Swisher, who was born in Pennsylvania and came to Crawford Co. with her parents about the year 1827. From this union, there were six children-William, Isaac, Andrew J., Adam, Samuel S., Hezekiah. The mother of these children died in 1852. Mr. Beck was again married in the fall of 1852, to Eliza Rhodes. She, also, was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Seneca Co., Ohio, in an early day. From this marriage, there were nine children- Mary C., Margaret A., John F., Autobine, Jo- seph R., Nancy E., Laura J., Lucinda H. and Louisa A. Mr. Beck had three sons in the late war. He began business for himself a poor man, and, by persistent application to his busi- ness, has accumulated quite a fortune, and now owns a farm of 161 acres of well-improved land, most of which he has cleared and improved himself. He is a carpenter by trade, a business he followed for a great many years, in connec- tion with his farming. He and his wife are members of the U. B. Church. Politically, he is a Republican.
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