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wants of his less fortunate brothers of the human race. His benevolence, though exerted without ostentation, was constantly put in practice, and the unfortunate never applied to him for relief and went away empty handed. There was no class of people who hell a larger place in his regard than the mechanics; never forgetting that he, too, sprang from this great class, the corner-stone of our social fabric: he was their warm bosom friend. ever ready to aid and assist them in every possible manner. Among those who had the good fortune to sustain relations of favored intimaey with the deceased, language would fail in the production of terms to describe his true genial nature; and far from being dem- onstrative in his friendship, the pure Damas- cus is not more perfeet and true in its nature than was his unswerving fidelity. To the town of Massillon, he has been the chief among her citizens, and unlike many others who went out from her in her hour of advers- ity. brought about by a change in the means of intercommunication, he was always fore- most in her defense, and using his best ener- gies in her welfare. Her citizens had always the benefit of his wise counsels and wise experiences. He was equally prompt to dis- tribute his money to forward the best inter- ests of the town, either in a religious, social or public point of view. His death occurred Feb. 19. 1560. Thus passed away a dear brother. a kind friend and worthy citizen. His marriage with Naney Davis was unfruit- ful no children were born to them.
RUSSELL BROTHERS, manufacturers, Massillon. Their great-grandfather was a native of Scotland and emigrated to Middle- sex Co., Mass., early in the eighteenth een- tury. The okl family Bible, yet in the pos- session of the family, reveals the following story, viz .: Joseph Russell, son of the great- grandfather. was born in Weston, Middlesex Co., Mass., July 5, 1745. May 20, 1773, he married Susanna Upham, who was born Aug. 20, 1751, their children were as follows: Joseph, born Jan. 30, 1775; Sukey, born March 20. 1751; Sarah, born Dec. 21. 1752; Cyrus, born Dee. 17, 1754; Abigail, born Feb. 16, 1759; Sylvanius, born Oct. 22, 1793; Clement, born June 25, 1795. Cyrus Russell
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(the father of the Russell brothers), married Louisa Stratton, who was born Nov. 8. 1786. To them were born the following children, whose names. according to the order of birth, are: Charles M., born Oct. 1. 1806; Martha Upham, born Jan. 12, 1808; Harriet, born April 12. 1809; Nahum S., born Feb. 17, 1813: Sylvanins. horn Aug. 22, 1815; Clem- ent, born Dec. 29, 1817: Joseph K., born June 26. 1823: Sarah Susana, born Nov. 25, 1825: Thomas H., born May 15. 1828; George L., born Oct. 27, 1830; Alba Allen, born May 7. 1833. Nathum S. married Esther K. Mil lard; to them were born three children Flora, Mary L. and Anna. Charles M. mar- ried Nancy Davis; no children. Martha U. married Rev. A. Rawson: by him had three daughters and one son Alanson R. Mary A., Juliette and Harriet. Harriet married Milan Harris: one daughter born them, Har- riet L. Clement was twice married, first to Lanra M. Waterman. who bore him one son and one danghter -Charles and Louisa. Second marriage to Mrs. Augusta Miller: no issne. Joseph K. was twice married, first to Lueretia J. Harris, who died Feb. 28, 1875; five children- Z. Ninet S .. Charles M., Mary E., Louisa J. and Jesse L. Second marriage, was July 27. 1876, to Mrs. Lydia H. Harris. born in Nelson, N. H., February, 1828, daugh- ter of Oliver Heald: no children by last wife. Thomas H. Russell married Ellen Dann; had five children, three living Warren R .. Laura and Hattie. Sarah S. married Alfred Q. Evans; they had one daughter, Susan S. George L. married Sarah Galagher; by her had one son-Willie C. Second wife. Mrs. Martha Kennard. Allen A. married Lorinda Chase. Second time to Olive Cook: she bore him two children Hardy A. and Carrie B. Deaths of the Russell brothers and sisters- . Sylvanins died Aug. 18. 1844: Sarah S., May 20, 1851: Charles M .. Feb. 19, 1560; Harriet. December, 1880.
NAHUM S. RUSSELL, manufacturer, Massillon. President of the corporation of Russell & Co., manufacturers of threshers. horse-powers, portable traction engines and saw-mills: was born at Weston, Middlesex Co., Mass .. Feb. 17. 1813. the fourth child of Cyrus Russell, who served with credit as an
officer in the war of 1812. For a more extended account of the Russell family, the reader is referred to the genealogical state- ment of the Russell Bros. Few men have had more humble beginnings than they, or have achieved for themselves a brighter and clearer record as business men; by their zeal and unflagging industry, have pioneered their way through an eventful past, many times dark and portentious, surviving panies and hard seasons, which at times seemed ready to engulf them into business disaster and ruin, vet by their adherence to the principles of right and justice, coupled with their noted energy and praiseworthy fidelity to their busi- ness and its consequent obligations they sur- mounted the difficulties that have environed their pathway and distinguished themselves as manufacturers and stalwart business men, and are now sending their produets all over the world, the manufacture of which gives direct employment at their shops to hundreds of men. and indirectly to thousands of others. Nahmm, the eldest of the six brothers living, was raised on the home farm. His advan- tages for schooling were poor, attending school a short time during the winter months, and working at home during the remaining part of the year. In the winter of 1831, he went to Walpole, New Hang shire. to learn the trade of carpenter and joiner, serving for three years as an apprentice. During his appren- ticeship, he strove to improve himself in every way: realizing the advantages of an education, attended the Academy at Walpole what time lie could spare from his labor. In the spring of 1835 he moved to Keene, N. H., where he remained one year working at his trade. Afterward went to Virgennes and Buffalo and New York. Afterward went to Cleveland and assisted in building the American Hotel on Superior street. He remained in Cleveland until 1838, when with his brothers, Charles M. and Clement, he came to Massillon, and in connection with them engaged in the build- ing and contracting business. April 27, 1841. he married Esther K. Millard, born Feb. 29, 1819, in New York. daughter of William J. Millard, born Feb. 28, 1796, whose wife was Elizabeth J. Ball, born Oct. 12, 1800. Jan. 1. 1842, in connection with his brothers,
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Charles and Clement, formed a copartner- ship under the style of C. M. Russell & Co., for the manufacture of threshers and horse- powers, in conjunction with their business as carpenters and builders. Their capital stock was but $1,500; thus starting with a small capital they built and by hard work and tire- less energy and perseverance, one of the larg est and most prosperous manufacturing estab- lishments in the country, giving employment to hundreds of men. For a more general account of the business, etc., the reader is referred to the history of the business inter- ests of Massillon, of which this is the most prominent. Mr. Russell had three children born to him, but two living -Flora, wife of J. W. MeClymonds, of this city, and Anna. wife of Louie MeClymonds, who are residents of Cleveland. Mary Louisa died March 10, 1861, aged 19 years.
CHARLES F. RICKS, Postmaster, Mas. sillon; was born July 28, 1809, in Prussia, the second of a family of three sons. His parents were William Ricks and Caroline Duve. William Ricks, the father of our sub ject, served three years as a soldier under Blucher, and was at the battle of Waterloo. His occupation was that of a commission and forwarding merchant; his property was finally confiscated by the French. His death occurred in 1856. His eldest son served forty- four years in the Prussian army, his rank being that of General in Commissary Department; he is now on the retired list. Next to him in order of birth was our subjeet. The third son died at the age of 14. Onr subject left the parental home at the age of I5 and went to live with his unele, George Duve, who was a paper manufacturer, which vocation Mr. Ricks learned, and after leaving his uncle he was engaged at the same business until his departure for this country. He left his native land in July, 1833, landed in Baltimore Sep- G. LIV. RYDER, insurance, Massillon. One of the leading insurance agencies of this county is represented by Mr. Ryder, who has thirteen of the most responsible companies on his list. This gentleman is a native of Holmes County, this State, where he took his tember 8, the same year, being forty-two days on the ocean. He with four others who were companions on the voyage, walked on foot to Pittsburgh, arriving October 1, when he found employment in a book and paper manufactory, run by Johnson & Stockton, in first observations in the year 1845. He is whose employ he remained eight years. April. the only surviving member of a family of five children. His parents were Absalom and 1842, came to Ohio and engaged in the mer-
cantile business at West Brookfield in this county, where he continued eleven years; during this time he served six years as Post- master under J. K. Polk's administraton, being the first office that was established at that place, and was brought about mainly through Mr. Rick's influence. While in Pittsburgh, Jan. 1, 1835, he was married to Regina M. Corter, born in Osnaburg, in Ger- many, 1808, daughter of Perie Corter. After Mr. Ricks had continued in business eleven years at West Brookfield, he sold out his store and returned to Pittsburgh, where his wife died in 1853. The fruits of this mar- riage were William F., Angustus J., Helena, Charles, Robert C. and Theodore O. Remain- ing two years in Pittsburgh, he returned to Stark County and clerked one year in the Farmers' & Mechanics' Store. After this he engaged in business with his brother-in-law, John J. Huffman, under firm name of Huff man & Ricks, which association lasted until when he engaged in business upon his own account which he carried on. Has filled sev- eral positions of trust, served for ten years as Trustee of the Charity Roach School. In IS74, was appointed Postmaster at this place under Grant's administration; was re-appointed by R. B. Ilayes, and still holds that position. He was raised in the Reformed Church, but since he came to Massillon, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, serving as Elder sinee 1862, and Treasurer for ninetren years. Has three children living William F .. who suc- ceeded his father in the mercantile business; Augustus 1., now U. S. Circuit Court Clerk at Cleveland, and served as Captain of Co. , in the late war. Helena A., now the wife of Dr. Lewis SIusser, of Canton. Mr. Rieks was married second time to Rebecca Funk, a native of Hagerstown, Md .; she died 1875, leaving no issue.
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Jane Livingston. Absalom was born in the Empire State, of a family of six children, born to his father, Eleazur Ryder. Absalom Ryder came to Ohio about the year 1839, and engaged quite extensively in the mercantile business. His death occurred in 1867. G. Liv. came to Massillon in 1852; received the advantages afforded by the best schools in the city; in 1867, he was engaged in the News Depot at this place: in 1868, was married to Anna Kitzmiller, born in Newark, Ohio, daughter of Dr. Henry Kitzmiller and Mary Crump. Mr. Ryder has four children - Helen, Grace, Gilbert and Henry. He is a Republican. His brother Henry died in the defense of his conntry in 1863; was a member of the Co. E, 104th O. V. I. Mr. Ryder is a member of the A., F. &. A. M., Chapter and Command- ery, of this city. For several years past has given his entire attention to the insurance business.
G. P. REED, merchant, Massillon. Among the long established merchants of this city is Mr. Reed, who was born in Kendal, Sept. 3, 1828, son of Thomas and Adaline E. Reed. Thomas Reed was a native of Lyun, Mass., of Quaker parentage; he emigrated to this State with his father, Thomas Reed, who located in Jackson Township, and entered land from the Government in 1817. The father of our sub- ject engaged in the mercantile business and dealt in wool. G. P. was early in life initi- ated into the details of the mercantile busi- ness, beginning at the age of 14 as a clerk for the firm of J. & Z. S. Ely; continued in their employ two years; during this time attended school six months at Gambier, Ohio: afterward clerked for Jarvis & Hine for a time, then with Reed & Searl, the former being Thomas Reed, his father; continued with them until May 6, 1856. His father was unfortunate in his business relations; in the goodness of his heart in order to accom- modate his friends became surety for them and in consequence was broken up. He died in 1875, aged 72. His wife yet survives him and resides with her son, yet a bachelor, who is her staff and comfort in her declining years. Since the retirement of his father, Mr. Reed has succeeded him in the same business, con- tinuing steadily without any intermission
since that time, and in the same building, and notwithstanding the difficulties attending his early youth, and the subsequent discour- aging circumstances, he has overcome them all, and stands to-day one of the prominent and successful merchants in Massillon City, a self-made man.
JOSEPH K. RUSSELL, agricultural works, Massillon: was born June 26, 1823, in Cheshire Co .. N. H., the fifth son and seventh child of a family of eleven children, born to Cyrus and Louisa (Stratton) Russell; he, born in Weston, Mass., son of Joseph, whose ancestors came from England. Joseph had four sons and three daughters Cyrus, Syl- vanus, Clement and Joseph; Abigail, Susan, and Louisa. His wife was a daughter of Isaac Stratton. The Strattons came from Lincoln, Mass. Isaac Stratton had Nalmum, Henry, Lewis, Louisa, Mary, Priscilla and Murcha. Cyrus received certificate of bounty land for services in the war of 1812. He died in 1872, in Connecticut, having gone there four or five years previously. The boys remained on the farm, but J. K. came West in 1842, and worked at a trade, but returned to New England in 1845, and stayed until 1863, then returned here. He was married Jan. 1, 1849, to Lucretia J. Harris, who was born in Cheshire Co., N. H., in 1828. daughter of Milan and Lois Wright. He has five chil- dren- Burnett. Charles M., Mary E., Lonisa J. and Jessie L. Burnett is in Council Bluffs; Charles, in business with firm, as Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. Wife died in 1875; married in 1876 to Mrs. Lydia H. Harris, born in Nelson, N. H., daughter of Oliver Heald. She has one son -Edgar C. Mem- ber of the Second Presbyterian Church. Is a strong Temperance man, and a Republican.
THOMAS H. RUSSELL, manufacturer, Massillon: was born in Alstead, N. H., May 15. 1828, the sixth son born to Cyrus and Lonisa (Stratton) Russell: came West in 1847 to Massillon, and learned the machinist's trade at this place with the firm of Russell Bros., and afterward worked in their office as book- keeper, subsequently becoming a partner: since 1868, has been Superintendent of the works. Sept. 13. 1853, he married Eleanor Dunn, who was born in Trenton. Tuscarawas Co., Ohio,
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June 3, 1833, daughter of Edward and Julia (Fox) Dann. he being born in Ireland, the Fox family coming from New York. To Thomas Russell and wife have been born five children. three living Warren E., banra M. and Hatie M. Mrs. Russell is a member of the Presby- terian Church.
MICHAEL RUCHI: was born in Alsace April 7, 1806: son of Michael Ruch, to whom were born four children George, Mary, Mi- chael and Catharine: Michael, the elder, was a mason by trade. Our subject was raised to the trade of stone-cutting, having begun at the age of 16, and, after working six years at it at home, came to America in 1828, and to Canton, where he remained two weeks, but, there being nothing for him to do there, he returned East to Petersburg, where he worked for one and a half years; then came to Canton, stayed one year, and then to Massillon for three years, working at his trade all the time: in 1834. he went to Canal Fulton, where he bought land, some of which now lies in the corporation. In 1873, he moved to Massillon and has remained there since. Ang. 1. 1829, he married Mary Long, born in 1808, in Alsace. daughter of Michael Long, who came to this county in 1528: had seven children -- Mary, married Sam Smith, who raised a family and died in 1869. in Fulton: John, in Sheboygan, Wis .: William, died in the service of his country in 1863: Lewis, in Fulton; Christo- pher, in Fulton; Caroline, Mrs. L. Bommerlin, Massillon: Frederick, shot by Indians in In- dian Territory. His wife died in 1868; is a member of the Lutheran Church: is a Re- publican.
CLEMENT RUSSELL, coal-dealer, Mas- sillon; was born Dec. 29, 1817. in Middlesex Co., Mass: his parents were Cyrus and Louisa (Stratton) Russell. In 1838, Mr. Russell came to Ohio, a young man, and worked as an ap- prentice at the carpenter's trade, and subse- quently associated in business with C. M. Rus- sell & Co .. the members of the firm being Charles M., Nahum S. and Clement Russell. The company was formed Jan. 1, 1842, with a capital of $1.500, under the firm name of Russell & Co., manufacturers of threshing machines, horse-powers, portable, traction and farm ongines. The firm. though small in its
beginning. steadily increased its business until it amounted to over $1,000,000 annually. Mr. Russell, since January, 1578, has been engaged in the coal business, being largely interested in the Sippo coal mines: having sold his in- terest in the agricultural works, in consequence of failing health, to his brother. Dee. 9, 1813, he married Laura M. Waterman, who was born July 25. 1825. in Geanga County, her parents being natives of Connecticut. Mrs. Russell died June 2. 1572, leaving two children Charles W. and Louisa MI. Jan. 6, 1875, he married Mrs. Augusta M. Miller, who was born in JJanesville, Wis., daughter of Ebenezer and Clara ( Bishop) Bostwick. The Bostwicks trace their ancestry to John Bostwick, who was born in England in 1686, and came to New Milford. Conn .. in 1707. Mr. Russell has always taken an active part in all enterprises calculated to advance the material interests of the locality in which he has for so long been a valued member: on all questions of finance, and those requiring mature thought and delib- eration. Mr. Russell's opinions are recognized as being of value.
GEORGE L. RUSSELL, machinist, Mas sillon: was born Oet. 28, 1830. in the town of Sutton. Caledonia Co., Vt., the seventh son and tenth child born to his parents, Cyrus and Lonisa (Stratton) Russell. He came West in June, 1850, and engaged to work at the ma- chinist's trade for C. M. Russell & Co., con- tinuing with them until 1864, at which time he became a member of the firm. He was married in 1853. and has one son. William C. Since 1875, the firm has been known as Rus sell & Co., four of the Russell brothers being members of the firm, each having his own de- partment to superintend. George L. having charge of the machine shop.
H. M. RICHARDS, blacksmith, Massillon: was born in this city July 29, 18-19, the see- one child and only son born to his parents, Warren C. and Helen (Ford) Richards; the former was born October 2, 1911, near Yellow Springs, Ohio, son of Ambrose Richards, a native of Virginia: Warren C. was his young- est son, and came West with hissister Jemima to this county, when he was 6 years of age. Jemima married John Sprague, who raised Mr. Richards and taught him the blacksmith's
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trade at Kendal, where he attended the | home at 15, went to Fostoria, where he at- Charity School. May 22, 1844, he married tended college some time; afterward went to Chicago, where he engaged in the jewelry business. In March, ISSI, he came to Mas- sillon and engaged in business with C. S. Brown, under the firm name of Rosche & Brown; their stock consists of queensware and house-furnishing goods, of which they keep an ample stock, and are building up a flour- ishing trade. Helen Ford, who was born Aug. 17, 1820, in Cummington, Hampshire Co., Mass .; her par- ents were Darius and Eunice (Orcutt) Ford; the former was born May 16, 1790, near Bos- ton, Mass., son of Hezekiah, who was born Dec. 29, 1760, son of Hezekiah, who was of English ancestry. Eunice was born in 1795, daughter of Nathan Orcutt, whose mother was Hukla Cobb, born in Abingdon in 1764. To Darius Ford were born three children- Helen, now Mrs. Richards; Hulda, now Mrs. Dr. Matthews, of Painesville, Ohio; and Marshall, deceased, who settled in East Cleveland. The Ford family came West, locating in Licking County, this State, in 1830; three years later, they came to this township, remaining a short time, when they moved to Cleveland, where they died, he in 1857, she in 1845; both were members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Richards, after locating in this townhip, re- mained continuously until his death, which ocenrred Feb. 14, 1877; his wife yet survives him. H. M. learned his trade with his father, who was an excellent smith, and associated with him in business in 1866; two years later, he engaged in business with Adam Volkmer, which partnership lasted seven years, since which time he has been conducting the busi- ness on his own account, making a specialty of horseshoeing, and doing first-class work. In March, 1874, he married Emma Paul, who was born in this city, daughter of John and Sophia (Link) Paul, who were natives of Germany. The fruits of Mr. Richards' marriage are three children.
D. R. ROSCHE, merchant, Massillon; is a native of Stark County, and was born in Aug- ust, 1858, in Bethlehem Township, the second son of his parents, who were Peter and Cath- erine (Urschel) Rosche; the former was born in 1823, in Atsace; the latter in Bavaria and emigrated to America in 1842; coming West, they located in Bethlehem, on unimproved land, upon which he yet remains. Three children were born him; the eldest is George, who is now Professor of Music in Elmhurst Univer- sity, at Chicago, being a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Stuttgardt; D. R., our subject, and Arpha, at home. D. R. left
H. C. ROYER, homeopathic physician, Massillon, whose portrait appears in this work, was born July 14, 1846, in Bath, Steuben Co., N. Y. He is the oldest son of a family of ten children, born to, George H. and Julia Am (Hemenway) Royer; he passed the first fifteen years of his life on a farm, but, tiring of the ocenpation, he left home to " paddle his own canoe." Early in life he had a desire to study medicine, but was without means to prosecute his studies; with the object in view of attaining his desires, he went to Rochester, N. Y., and there learned the manufacture of electrical and surgical instruments, this occu- pation being indirectly of advantage to him in his preparation for his chosen profession; in the meantime, he made diligent use of his leis- ure hours in private reading and study, which he often pursued far into the hours of mid- night; by such indefatigable application, and possessing a remarkably receptive mind, he made very rapid progress in acquiring both professional and general knowledge; he was scrupulously careful, however, not to encroach upon the hours of the Sabbath, for physiolog- ical, as well as for moral reasons. He subse- quently removed to Cleveland, where he re- ceived special and very valuable instruction from Prof. W. M. Davis, who spent consider- able time in devising electric clocks; in this way, young Royer spent some eight years, working and studying as his circumstances required or permitted. With this admirable preparation for a regular course of professional study, he began the same under the direction of Dr. H. H. Baxter, Professor of Materia Medica in the Cleveland Homeopathic Med- ical College, and attended his first course in the Cleveland Homoeopathic Hospital. Being then compelled to do something to replenish his depleted purse, he, in the
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spring of 1874, settled in Seville, Ohio, and at once entered upon a remarkably successful practice. In the following autumn, he fo- turned to the Cleveland College, and graduated therefrom with honor in the spring of 1575, being Salutatorian of the Hahnemann Society in the commencement exercises of the same. After graduating, he returned to Seville, Me- lina Co., but remained there only a short time, and in December, 1876, removed to the city of Massillon, where he has since been engaged in active practice. The length of time occupied in the preparation of his profession, and the assiduity with which he prosecuted his studies therein. render him one of the most thoroughly read physicians in the State, and from the very beginning of his practice an unusual success has crowned his efforts. Although compara- tively young in years, he ranks among the leading members of the homeopathic frater- nity in Ohio, and is President of the Homco- pathic Medieal Society in Northeastern Ohio, and also a member of the Homeopathie Med- ical Association of this State. In addition to his general practice of medicine, he makes a specialty of general surgery, but more particu- larly of diseases of the eye and ear, in the treatment of which he has been remarkably snecessful in removing tumors and cataracts, thus performing cures which have given him an enviable reputation, and has before him a future that promises much for the honor of himself and his profession. His practice has now attained Inerative proportions. Be- sides his residence. he has an exechent farm in Kansas. He is Past Grand Master in the I. O. O. F. of Ohio, and Grand Master Workman in the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In politics, he is a Republican. In January, 1866, he married Lncy E., daugh- ter of Jotham T. Williams, of Danville. N. Y .. and has two children Herbie J. and Effie L.
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