History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 115

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? ed
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1060

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JOHN SHOCK. retired : t'anton : is the eldest in a family of seven children born to Lucas and Susan (Beek) Shoek. Lucas was born in Bavaria, where he passed the early years of his life. lle came to America. landing at Baltimore, Md. Ble soon after went to Washington Co .. Md., and worked in a distillery for one year. He then married. in 1806. Miss Susan Beck, who was a native of Germany, but came to Washington Co., Md .. in an early day. In 1814. he came to Ohio. and settled in Canton Tp., Stark Co., on a farm of 130 acres. This farm he increased. until he had 160 for each of six children. He was a man mueh respected and esteemed in the community in which he lived. He died in 1851. at the age of 70 years. His wife died in 1856, at the age of 78. He was a member of the German Reformed Church, and she was a member of the Lutheran Church. John

Shock, the subject of this sketch, was born in Washington Co., Md., June 23. 1807, and in 1814. he came to Stark Co. with his parents. The early years of his life were passed on the farm, assisting in ridding the land of its mas- sive oaks. lle obtained a common-school edu - cation in the schools of his neighborhood. At the age of 21, he took charge of the homestead farm, and in 1837 he inherited 154 acres of the homestead, where he now lives. In 1835, he was united in marriage to Susan Ebresemann, who was a native of Germany. From that union there has been four children. as follows . Jacob, Elizabeth, Lucinda and Caroline. Mr. and Mrs. Shock are members of the German Reformed Church. He is a Republican in pol- ities.

JACOB SHERRICK. farmer ; P. O. Canton ; whose portrait appears in this history as a pioneer of Canton Tp., was born Nov. 28, 1802, in Washington Co., near Hagerstown, Md. fle was one of a family of eight children born to John and Nancy (Wyant) Sherrick, both of whom were natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., but subsequently became residents of Wash ington Co .. Md., where John Sherrick owned a farm. a flouring-mill and a distillery. In 1816, they removed to Stark Co., and settled in the east half of Section 14, of Canton Tp .. which Mr. Sherrick purchased, and the old homestead of which is still owned by Jacob. Mr. Sher- rick was a Democrat, though not a politician During the latter years of his life he was a member of the Church, as was also Mrs. Sher- rick. They both remained residents of Canton Tp. until their death, which occurred about 1840, in his 74th year, and his mother's four years later. when she had arrived at about the same age. Theirs was truly the life of the pioneer. Hardships, privations and the disad- vantages of a new country being theirs while they lived in Stark Co. The incidents and surroundings of the early life of Jacob were substantially the same as those of the other young people of Stark Co. at that date. In 1827. on account of poor health, he went to New Orleans, La., and did not again make Stark Co. his home until about six years and seven months afterward. He then returned and settled down to farming and stock-raising, and has given this business his attention the greater portion of the time since. By his careful management and industry, he has ac-

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cumulated a fine property. Politically. he is a position, but attends quietly to the improve- Democrat, and in 1839 he was elected one of ment and care of his well earned home. Ile and Mrs. Smith are members of the Evangel- ical Lutheran Church, of Canton. the board of three gentlemen to appraise the real estate of Stark Co. In 1819. he was the Appraiser for Canton Tp .. and in 1859 he was again elected to the same position. He has re- peatedly filled the office of Trustee of Canton Tp .. and in 1556 he was the Democratic nomi- nee for Representative from Stark Co. To the churches and schools, however, he has given the most attention, and in their prosperity he has taken the most delight. never refusing to donate liberally toward advancing the cause of religion. He is still a vigorous old gentleman. though nearly 79 years of age. His time is spent principally on his farms, where he still enjoys keeping things ship-shape. His name and reputation are above reproach, and all that any man in private life could desire.

LEVI 1. SMITIL. farmer. P. O. Canton ; was born in Canton Township Jan. 19. 1537. He is the oldest of three children born to Sam- uel and Catharine (Stump) Smith. His grand- father came from Pennsylvania to this county with his family at an early date ; at that time Samuel was quite young. He had been reared to farm lite and continued at that business all his life time. In 1816. Samuel Smith and fam- ily settled on the farm now owned by their son. Levi l .. on which there was no previous improvements. but. by industry and hard work. the forest has yielded to the woodman's ax. and instead of the brake and bramble, are the broad. well-tilled fields. The life of Sammel Smith closed on the old homestead Ang. 12. 1869. in his 58th year. His widow survives and resides with Levi 1. The other two. Will- iara F. and Lewis S .. are well-to-do farmer- in this county. The subject of these notes got a good edneation in the public schools and re- mained with his parents until he was married. which event occurred Nov. 30. 1863. to Mary A. Foltz. daughter of Samuel and Catharine Foltz. of Richville, but now residents of Michi- gan. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born eight children. viz. : Frances E., Margaret E .. Trillieu, Jesse J .. Samuel C .. Ephraim. David and Rosella. For a period of several years atter their marriage they lived on rented farms in this vicinity. but in 1872 he bought the old homestead of 158 acres, which is well improved. Mr. Smith is a man who has never sought political position. rather ignoring the offers of

(. SHERER. farmer : P. O. North Industry ; is the fourth in a family of eight children. born to Peter and Catharine (Smith) Sherer, who were natives of Alsace. Germany. where Peter was engaged in farming, and in 1847 he came to Ohio, settling in Stark County. Ile settled on SO acres of land and there lived up to the time of his death. He died in 1855, at the age of 59 years ; his widow survived him sev- oral years, dying at the age of 72 years. Our subject was born in Alsace, Germany. April 1, 1836. Ile attended the schools of his native place, and when but 10 years old came to Ohio with his parents : being unable to speak the English language, his education was checked to a certain degree in this country. However, he obtained a good education and lived at home with his parents until he was 21 years of age ; he then purchased So acres of land in Carroll County. upon which he settled. and lived there three years : he then removed to Hardin County, this State, and was there en- gaged in farming until 1869, when he returned to Stark County, and purchased 100 acres of land in the southern part of the township where he now resides. In 1857, he married Susan Beckert, who was a native of Switzerland : she died in 1865, leaving three children, viz. : Sarah 1. E .. Rebceca J., Marion O. Shortly after, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Casper Beck- ert and sister of his first wife. Mr. and Mrs. Sherer are devout members of the German Re- formed Church

A. SPONSELLER. farmer: P. O. Canton : is the third in a family of eight children born to John and Catharine (Herpster) Sponseller. John was a native of Adams Co., Penn .. and came to Columbiana Co., Ohio, with his parents. in 1801 or 1805. He lived with his parents until he became of age; he then returned to his native place, and worked for his uncle two years. In 1816, he came to Stark Co .. settling on a farm in C'anton Tp. He married the above-named lady, who was a native of Mary- land, but at the time of their marriage lived in Washington Tp., this county. He was engaged in farming up to the time of his death. which occurred in 1874. at the age of 81 years. lle was interested in the mercantile business for

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some years. His widow still survives him, and , township up to the time of his death ; he died is living with her son David. Abraham, the subject of this sketch, was born in Stark Co .. Ohio, Oct. 8. 1820 ; the early years of his life were passed on the farm ; he attended the com -; mon schools of his neighborhood, and obtained a liberal education ; he was for some time en- gaged in school-teaching. In 1847, he pur- chased 50 acres of land in C'anton Tp .. and there lived until 1864. when he purchased 260 acres ; he settled on the 160-acre farm, and has lived there since. He was for several years engaged in threshing. In 1848, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth, daughter of Rudolph Stoner. From that marriage there have been eight children. all of whom are living. Mr. Sponseller has always been identified with the Democratie party.

HENRY SPONSELLER, farmer ; P. O. Can- ton ; is a son of John and Catharine Sponsel- ler, whose sketch appears in that of Abraham Sponseller. Henry was born in Canton Tp., Stark Co., July 2, 1835 ; the early years of his life were passed on the old homestead ; he attended the common schools of his neighbor- hood, and received a liberal education. He worked at home until he was 24 years old ; he then purchased 70 acres of the old homestead farm. upon which he settled, and has lived there ever since ; some years afterward he made another purchase, and now owns 162 acres of valuable land. He engaged in stock-raising, buying and selling, and has been very success- ful in the undertaking. In 1858, he married Miss Rebecca, daughter of Emanuel and Elvina Hackman, who were natives of Pennsylvania. From that marriage there have been seven chil- dren, viz .: Ilorace, Mamice, John, Charles, Harry, Frank and Mary L. Mr. and Mrs. Spon- seller are members of the German Reformed Church. lle has always been identified with the Republican party.

D. E. STAUFFER, farmer; P. O. Canton ; is fourth in a family of thirteen children born to Christian and Christinia Stauffer, who were natives of Lebanon Co., Penn., where Christian was engaged in farming. He had learned the trade of a batter and worked at the same for fifteen years. In 1833, he came to Stark Co., settling in Lawrence Tp .. on a farm of 150 acres. which he cleared, and upon which he lived until 1856. when he removed to Nimi- sbillen Tp .; he remained a resident of that

in 1862, at the age of 64 years ; his wife died in 1875, at the age of 75 years. D. E., the subject of this sketch, was born in Lebanon Co .. Penn., Feb. 16, 1829, and came to Stark Co. with his parents in 1833, he being then but 4 years old. His childhood was passed on his father's farm in Lawrence Tp .; at the age of 21, he rented a farm in Lake Tp., where he re- mained five and a half years; he then re- moved to Nimishillen Tp., where he pur- chased a farm, and there lived fifteen and one-half years ; he sold his farm and re- moved to Clark Co., Ill., where he bought a farm and there lived one year, when he re- turned to Canton Tp .. and purchased a farm of 115 acres, known as the Henry Shock Farm, and has lived there since. In 1850, he mar- ried Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Annie Ensminger. of Lebanon Co., Penn. From that marriage there have been ten children- Lydia A., Daniel H., Mary C., Sarah E., David F., J. J., Isaac W .. Harvey A., Isa M. and Charles B. Mr. and Mrs. Stauffer are members of the River Brethren Church.

SAMUEL TAYLOR, stock-raiser and farmer; P. O. Canton ; was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Jan. 9, 1815. The early years of his life were passed on the farm. He attended the common schools of his neighborhood, and acquired a good education ; he lived with his parents until he was 25 years old, he then married, in March, 1840, Miss Elizabeth JJ. MeCullough, who was a native of Jefferson Co. Soon after his mar- riage, he removed to Carroll Co .. Ohio, and settled on a farm of 240 acres, which he in- herited from his father's estate. He lived on the farm ten years ; he then moved to Stark Co .. settling in Canton Tp. on a farm of 255 acres. where he now lives. He now owns up- ward of 500 acres of well improved land. In 1874, he was one of the few men who organized the Farmers' Bank, of Canton ; he is a stoek- holder and director. Mrs. Taylor died in 1867, and in 1868. he married, for his second wife, Mary (., the widow of Christian Oyer, of Canton. From that marriage there has been one child. Mr. Taylor is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. and Mrs. Taylor of the Baptist. William and Sophia Taylor, the parents of our subject were natives of Washington Co., Penn .; and came to Ohio in 1812. They settled in Jeff- erson Co., on a farm where they lived 37 years,

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then removed to Stark Co., settling in Osna- burg Tp .. and there lived seven years : the re- mainder of their well-spent life was passed with their son (our subject): the father of our sub- jeet died in 1861. aged 72 years ; his mother lived to reach the ripe age of 91 : she died in 1876.

LEWIS J. WISE. farmer and dairyman : P O Canton : was born in Plain Tp .. Stark Co .. Ohio. March 26, 1827 His father and mother, Adam and Phæbe (Stockton) Wise, were both natives of Pennsylvania, and about the year 1818 they removed from Washington Co .. Penn .. to Stark Co .. Ohio, and located at Mid- dle Branch. in Plain Tp .. where they engaged in farming. Mr. Adam Wise was a man of con. siderable enterprise, he finally built. in early time, a grist mill and ran it, and was also en- gaged in mereantile business at that point for a time. besides establishing another industry, that of a factory for carding wool. which was then much desired in the country for convert- ing the rough wool into spinning " rolls." The subject of this article is the fifth child of a family of nine children : he was brought up to the various duties of the farm, and received a good common school education, and began on his own account by teaching school for two winters. In 1819. he married Susan Gans, she died in June. 1853. leaving two children. Oliver and Susan. now Mrs. John Shoemaker ; he was married to Susan Fisher in 1856 ; she is the daughter of Jacob Fisher, of Perry Tp .; by this union were born to Mr. Wise seven chil- dren. viz. : Ellen. now wife of Mahlon Snively ; William. Newton. Edwin, Emma, Bertha, and Homer. He has been frequently School Direet- or. and is a member of Canton Grange, No. 305. of which he has been treasurer for about five years. Mr. and Mrs. Wise are both mem- bers of the Baptist Church. In 1854. he removed to the farm where he now resides, which contains 160 acres of well improved land with good buildings. located about one mile west of the city of Canton, on a beautiful emi- nenee overlooking the city. and merits the name " City View Farm.

SAMUEL YODER, farmer ; P. O. North Industry. Eli Yoder, the father of our subject. was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Stark County with his parents in an early day.

The carly part of his life was passed on the farm. He attended the common schools and acquired a liberal education, although his ad- vantages were poor and limited in the region of his home. Ile married Miss Naney Kopp. who was a native of Lancaster County. Penn., and she was raised on a farm owned by Presi- dent Buchanan. After his marriage he settled in Wayne County, Ohio, and engaged in farm ing ; he subsequently removed to Canton Township, Stark Co .. settling on a farm and has been a resident of the county ever since. lle is a man widely known throughout the county for his energetie habits and business qualifications. Samuel Yoder, the subject of these few lines, was born on his fathers farm in Wayne County, Ohio, Sept. 17. 1843. The early years of his life were passed on the farm ; he received the advantages of a common school education, and although opportunities were not favorable he acquired a good education. He lived at home with his parents until he was 30 years old ; he then purchased 125 acres of land in the southern part of Canton Township. He has by hard work and economical habits pros- pered and is one of the substantial men of the township. In 1873. he married Miss Mary. daughter of Adam and Mary Shaffer, a lady to whom he owes part of his success. From that marriage there have been two children - Harvey and Ida. Mr. and Mrs. Yoder are members of the Lutheran Church.

GEORGE YOUNG. farmer; P. O. Canton; was born in Germany. April 29. 1829; his carly life was passed on the farm; he received a common school education in his native coun- try. In 1849, he came to America, and his first place of residence was in Allegheny Co., Penn., where he worked at the machinist's trade for seven years, he then removed to Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, and settled on a farm of 40 acres, two miles south of Canton; he has lived there ever since ; he has increased his farm to 105 aeres. Few men have been more successful than Mr. Young. In 1853, he married Phillipene Close, of Pittsburgh, Penn. From that marriage there have been three children, namely, George, Lizzie and Caroline. Mrs. Young died in 1862, and in 1863 he married Christina Neithaberger, of Canton. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of the German Reformed Church.

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CITY OF MASSILLON.

FREDERICK ALBRECHT. retired. Mas- at that time for $50 can now be bought for $3.50. He afterward embarked in the grocery business. being one of the first wholesale gro- cers of the place, and conducted the business for a number of years. He died in 1850, at the early age of 37: he was one of the most substantial citizens of his day: was noted for his open-hearted liberality. and it is not known that he had an enemy. He had five children, of whom our subject is the oldest son. Being left fatherless at the age of 12, he was com- pelled from that time. to a great extent, to make his own way in the world. His mother continued to conduct the store after the death of her husband, and young Albright became a clerk at the age of 14, and for four years had chief management of the business. His opportunities for education were therefore very much restricted. At the age of 19, he embarked in business for himself. in the gro- cery trade, and thus continued for sixteen years. In January. 1872. he engaged in pri- vate banking, in company with William Mc- Clymonds, the bank taking the name of the German Deposit Bank of Massillon. For a considerable time past. he has been quite ex- tensively engaged in dealing in real estate. With the exception of a term in the City Council of Massillon, he has never sought or held office. In April, 1865, he married Eliz- abeth. daughter of Andrew Stahl, of Navarre, Stark Co .. Ohio. He is a Freemason, and is a member of Sippo Lodge, No. 47, of Massil- lon. Mr. Albright began life a poor boy, but by industry and a strict attention to business, sillon; he was born in Rhine-Bavaria. Sept. 19, 1818: son of Nicholas Albrecht and Elizabeth Engle, to whom were born seven children -- Adam, George, Michael, Charles, Frederick, John and Catharine: all lived to mature age. Om subject learned the shoo. maker's trade while in Bavaria: 1840. he em- igrated to America, landing in New Orleans in December the same year; in the spring of 1841 came to this city, and, working as jour- heyman two years, then engaged in business for himself, in 1843. carrying on the grocery business in connection with his shoe shop, his brother Michael being a partner for six years in the grocery store: afterward pur- chased his brother's interest, and continued the business until 1875, when his son, Louis. succeeded him. and has since continued the business. His wife was Elizabeth Daum, born in Hesse-Darmstadt in 1822: daughter of John Daum, who came to this country in 1841. Mr. Albrecht has seven children- G. Lonis, Mary. Almina, Frederick. Enuna. Edward and Edith. Lonis succeeded his father in 1875. and has since carried on the business. Mary married Henry Deilhenn: the others are at home. Mr. Albrecht came to this country a poor man, and has accumulated considerable property, all by his own exertions. Mr. Al brecht has two brothers and one sister in the county-Frederick and John -- in Perry Tp. : Catharine. Mrs. Peter Charles. is in Tusca- rawas. (. Louis was born in this city in 1848: married Amelia Deilhenn, daughter of Peter Deilhenn, and since 1875 has succeeded his i has worked his way to a prominent position father in the grocery trade.

P. G. ALBRIGHT. banker, Massillon: was born in Massillon, Ohio. Nov. 28. 1838: his parents were Michael Albright and Elizabeth Root, both natives of Germany; his father emigrated to America about the year 1830, and settled in Kendal. now Massillon, Stark Co .. Ohio, where for some ten years he was engaged in selling clocks. A clock which sold

among the self-made men of his community; he has ever been characterized for an enter- prising spirit. having always taken an interest in all projects for the advancement of the welfare of the community.

C. B. ALLMAN. merchant, Massillon; is the senior member of the Massillon Bee-hive Cash Store, its name being emblematical of the busy life and industry going on within its

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walls. C. B. Allman is a grandson of Ebenezer Allman. The latter gentleman was born Nov. 11, 1764, in Maryland; his wife was Agnes Carrell, born July 26, 1772. To this couple were born George, who was a great hunter; William, James, Mary, John, Daniel, Carrell Haymon, James and Barney (twins), Sarah, Elizabeth and Margaret. Carrell, from whom our subject was named, was killed by a tree falling upon him. Daniel, the father of Car- rell B., was born Sept. 16, 1797, in Washing- ton Co., Penn .; he married Elizabeth Baines. who was born March 11, 1521, in Yorkshire, England: she was the daughter of John Baines, who married a Chapman. Daniel Allman had four children born him. Melissa, died young; Carrell B .; Agnes, became the wife of David M. Anderson, and Haymon. The Allman family came to Ohio, locating in Bethlehem Tp., in 1808. Ebenezer Allman was one of the pioneer Methodists, as well as one of the first settlers: his mother's name. prior to her marriage, was Neblick. For sey- eral years, Daniel Allman & Bro. carried on the mercantile business in this county, at Navarre, and at Rochester. Daniel Allman died in 1867; his wife yet survives him. Carrell B. was born in Navarre, Bethlehem Tp., in 1842, the second child of his parents, and was raised on a farm until 18 years of age. He served one year as a soldier in the 107th O. V. I., when he was discharged on account of disability. He tirst engaged in business in 1864, with his father, at Bolivar, remaining one year; he came to this city in 1868, and has since continued in business, first beginning with J. G. Warwick & Co., which association lasted until 1871; the name of the firm then changed to Allman, Groce & Wetter, which continued until 1876, when it assumed its present name, Allman & Wetter, the busi- ness, since 1571, having increased 100 per cent. They employ over a score of clerks and salesmen, and are doing an extensive business. Mr. Allman married Alice Putnam, and has two children: he was rocked in the cradle of Methodism, is one of the stanch members of that denomination, and is an enthusiastic worker in the Sunday school, of which he is Superintendent; he is also a member of the various Masonic bodies of this city.

WILLIAM BROWN. deceased. Mr. Brown was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Oct. S, 1510; came to Stark County in 1832; was a saddler by trade, which vocation he followed for some time after he came to Massillon; he subse- quently engaged in boating on the Ohio Canal, dealing mostly in coal. March 20, 1834, he was married to Mary Austin, who died in 1840, leaving him three children, but one now living, James O., who resides in Mansfield. Dec. 3, 1846, he was united in marriage to Arletta Beacox, who was born Dec. 24, 1824, in Hamilton, Canada, daughter of George Beacox and Laura Seaton. He was born in England and came to Canada when IS years of age, where he lived until 1533, when he moved to Michigan, where he lived several years; final- ly settled in this county, where he died in 1517. Laura Seaton, the mother of Mrs. Brown, was a daughter of Willard Seaton. Mrs. Brown's parents had six children, one son and tive daughters- Leonard, Aurelia, Amelia, Amanda, Arletta and Amanda So- phrona, who married as follows: Aurelia married Robert Murphy; Sophrona, wife of Henry Brinkman; Amanda remains single; Amelia is the wife of Mr. Iyle. To Mr. Brown were born nine children; but four are living William Frank, who is his father's successor in business, and resides with his mother, Amelia (Mellie), Maude and Jesse.

H. C. BROWN, Massillon; he is Teller of the First National Bank of this city; was born Oct. 22. 1917; son of Isaac H. Brown, one of the old residents of the city. With the exception of three years spent in Tennessee, he has been a constant resident of the city. March, 1573, he entered the First National Bank at this place, where he has since re. mained. Nov. 8, 1577. he was married to Ella R. Coleman, only daughter of John C. and Ellen (Etteridge) Coleman. Mr. Coleman was a brother of Joseph Coleman, of this city. Both the parents of Mrs. Brown are deceased.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 115

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? ed Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey Number of Pages: 1060

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? ed
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1060