History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 123

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

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ADAM SIBILA, deceased. Mr. Sibila was born 1808. in Hesso-Homburg, Germany; his parents were Adam and Eve (Chrono) Sibila, to whom were born George, Adam, Catharine, Frank. Jacob and Nicholas. Adam, our sub- ject, was married about the year 1832, to Elizabeth Burghard, who was born in IS13, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Burghard, whose children were John, Catharine, Eliza- beth, Mary. Michael, John and William. Mr. Sibila emigrated to this country in 1536, locat- ing in Massillon, having at the time of his arrival $400, which he expended in land. For about eight years he engaged in the shoe business, then embarked in the hotel and gro- cery business, at which he continued until 1873, when he retired from activo business, having secured to himself a good property as the fruits of his labor and economical man- agement. His death occurred Ang. 10, 1873. His children were as follows: Catharine, John, Jacob, William. Frank, Elizabeth, Heury and

Adam: those deceased are Catharine, John and William. Adam, JJr., was born in 1856, being the youngest of the family, and was raised in the grocery business with his father. In 1525, he began business for himself. and has since continued, doing a good and in- creasing business. In January, 1878, ho married Lonisa Vogt, daughter of John Vogt, of this city.

FRANK SIBILA, hotel and grocer, Mas- sillon; was born Nov. 14, 1847, in the city of Massillon, the second sou living and the eighth child born to Adam and Elizabeth (Burghard) Sibila. Frank began business for himself in May, 1573. on Erie street, keeping a grocery and provision store, and is now pro- prietor of the Eagle Honse, In January, 1873, he married Sarah Miller, who was born in 1849 in this county, daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Lehman) Miller, who came to this county about the year 1536. Mr. Miller died in 1863; his wife in 1878. Frank has four children Edward, Elizabeth, Carohne and Vietor.

M. SCHAFER, agent sewing machines, Massillon; is the resident agent for the Domestic Sewing Machine, and a native of Massillon; his father, Martin Schafer, was born in 1793. in Rhine, Bavaria, and married Wilhelmna Held, who was born in ES10, a danghter of Philip Held, who was a son of Ludwig. The Schafer family emigrated to Ohio in 1533. The father of our subject was a tailor by trade, which vocation he followed in this city for twenty years, and subsequently engaged in the grocery business, which he carried on for ten years. His death occurred in April, 1857; his wife survived him until December, IS71. To them were born eight children, who grew up, viz .: Louis, now in Mansfield, Richland Co., this State; Martin and William, of this city: Jacob, in C'incin- nati; Christina, the wife of Lonis Zeller, of this city: Caroline. now Mrs. Joseph Bergold; Louisa, now Mrs. S. C. Cheney, of this city, and Margaret, now deceased, was the wife of William MeClintock. The family moved to Londonville in 1549, where they lived until 1858. After the death of his father, the care of the family largely devolved upon our sub- ject; he learned the belt-maker's trade.

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working at the same for Russell & Co. nine years. Since 1568. he has been engaged in the sewing machine business, first handling the Howe, then the Singer, but later. the Domestic, for which he has had a large sale. having handled them nine years. Mr. Schafer's father was one of the number who assisted in the organization of the German Reformed Church, of this city. William Schafer. the brother of our subject, served through the late war: was a member of Com- pany K. 45th O. V. I .: Martin, not being of strong constitution, remained at home to care for the family: he has served as Justice of the Peace. and since 1875, has held the office of Township Treasurer.

CHARLES E. TAYLOR, editor, Massil- lon: editor and proprietor of the Massillon Independent: was born in Hinsdale, Berkshire Co., Mass., April 19, 1847: he is the son of John Taylor and Eliza Culverhouse, to whom were born three children, our subject being the surviving child. The parents of the above emigrated from England to this country when quite young: his father was a woolen manu- facturer, which business he followed for many years in the State of Massachusetts. Charles E. passed the years of his early-boyhood as a workman in the woolen mills, and at the age of 14, he entered the printing office of the Valley Gleaner, in Lee, Mass., where he re- mained two years. learning the printer's trade; while here. learned many things of a practical character, and gained, by reading and study. much valuable information. After learning his trade, he spent some five years as journey- man in various localities, in New York. Con- nectieut, Illinois and Indiana, and in October. 1867. came to Massillon and engaged in the same capacity. on the Massillon Independent. a journal founded by John Frost. in July. 1863, in connection with Peter Welker. At the expiration of four years, Mr. Taylor pur- chased, in March, 1873, Mr. Frost's interest. in that paper, and in company with Mr. Welker, conducted it, for about three years, when in October, 1876, he purchased his part- ner's interest, since which time he has been the sole owner and proprietor. Being a prac- tieal printer. he has the advantage over other newspaper men, who are only acquainted

with the duties of the editorial room. The Independent is a stanch Republican jounal, and has a fair measure of support. Mr. Tay- lor is a Past Grand of the I. O. O. F .: also a Past Chief Patriarch in the Encampment; he is also a member of the Knights of Pythias, and a member of the Masonic fraternity. On Sept. 28, 1874, he married Laura, daughter of Cyrus and Frances Bowen, of this county; has no children.

HIRAM UMBENHOUR. retired farmer: P. O. Massillon: is the oldest son of Jacob Umbenhour and Mary Ritter; he was born on the homestead farm, in Tusearawas Township, March 10, 1842, where he was brought up to agricultural pursuits, remaining with his parents until his marriage. March 17, 1864, was wedded to Nancy Fickes, who was born in1845. in Tuscarawas Township, daughter of David Fickes and Ellen McDowell, who were natives of Ohio. After his marriage, he located on his farm, in Tuscarawas Township. where he was engaged in farming, where he lived until the summer of 1875: his health becoming impaired, he removed to Massillon, where he has since resided. He has 160 acres of land, underlaid with coal; besides his resi- denee, has an interest in the Park Hotel, of this city: has two sons, Willard and David J.

JOHN VOGT, stone quarry and contractor, Massillon: born Jan. 11. 1830, in Wurtem- berg. the eldest of a family of nine children, viz .: John, Amelia, Augusta, Henry, Eliza- beth. Frank, Maria L., Mary F. and Catharine, the latter was burned to death in Chicago. - horn to Frane Anton Vogt and Mary Frances Huth. He was born 1802, in the Fader- land, and served six years in the King's Guard. He was a son of Francis Anton, a native of Germany, who emigrated to this country in 1832: went West, to Missouri, and founded the town of New Harmony, where he remained until his death, 1853, at which time he was buried with military honors. Franc Anton, Jr., the father of our subject, came to this country also in 1832: stopped in Buffalo until 1834, when he came to Massillon, and engaged at his trade, being a stone-entter: he assisted in cutting stone which are now within the walls of several of the prominent build- ings in this city; he afterward engaged in

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building and contracting, he is yet living in the city. Our subject came West with his father. in 1534: was raised in the quarries: his school advantages were of the most limited character: in 1852, he began business for him- self, under the firm name of John Vogt & Co .. which association lasted four years: then went into the employ of L. S. Rawson as ship- ping-clerk, who was engaged in the milling business: he continued with him seven years: during this time, he learned the practical part of milling in its many details: subse- quently engaged in the contracting business for the Pittsburgh. Fort Wayne & Chicago Rail- road, furnishing stone for bridges and depots, and building the same. in which business he is now engaged: he is now sole proprietor of the Bridgeport Stone Quarry, which was worked by his father many years ago. Mr. Vogt was married. April 25. 1852. to Regina Haungs. born in Baden May 31. 1533: by her has seven children John J., William H., Francis T .. Mary L., Laura C., Olivia. John H. and Victor Hugo. Joseph is now foreman for his father on the road: William H., foreman in the quarry: Mary L., wife of Adam Sibila, of this city.

JACOB D. WETTER, merchant. Massil- lon: is one of the self-made men of this city; was born in Switzerland, in August, 1840. son of Andrew and Anna (Howenstine) Wet- ter. The family emigrated to America in 1553. locating. first. in Wayne County, where he engaged in farming. There was a family of six children, all of whom came to maturity -John; Mary. Mrs. K. Gross, near Hunting ton. Ind .: John. in Dundee, Tuscarawas County: Henry. in this city: Frederick. in Wayne County. Our subject was raised on a farm. remaining under the parental roof until 13 years of age. when he engaged to work by the month for six years, when he was inca pacitated for labor by having his leg broken: then went to Dalton, Wayne Co., where he clerked two years; came to Massillon in 1-62. began clerking for John Warnick. and re mained with him until 1971: then engaged in business for himself, becoming associated with C. B. Alhnan and G. E. Gross, under the firm name of Allman. Gross & Wetter, which con- nection lasted until 1976. when Mr. Gross

withdrew. and the firm has since been Allman & Wetter. He was married, in 1870, to Sophia J. Allbright, born in Massillon, daugh- ter of Michael and Elizabeth Allbright. They have one child. Albert MI. Is a member of St. John's Evangelical Church: both of the parents of Mrs. Wetter are living, and reside in Wayne County.

M. W. WILSON, Massillon: was born Nov. 10, 1535. in Cheshire Co., N. H .; only child born to Mainard and Lura Burnap, both nativos of New Hampshire; he died in 1554. Our subject came West in 1958. set tled in Massillon, and learned the trade of machinist with Russell Bros .; after serving six years and a half in the shops. he. for sev- eral years, performed the duties of shipping- clerk, and then book keeper for the firm, be- ing in their employ about twenty years. In November. 1875. he associated himself with Clement Russell, in the coal business. Mr. Russell being President, and Mr. Wilson See- rotary and Treasurer of the company. which was incorporated in January, 1879. under the title of the Sippo Coal Company. Nov. 27, 1$72. Mr. Wilson married Mary M. Gage, born in December. 1550, in Merrimack Co., N. H., daughter of Isaac K. and Susan (Johnson) (age. Two children are the fruit of this union Florence Leo and Snsie G. Mr. Wil- son is also Cashier in Allbright & MeCly- mond's bank: he is a Republican.

FRANK WILLENBORG. stone quarry, Massillon; was born Dec. 25, 1825, in the village of Lohne. Grand Duchy of Oldenburg. near Bremen. Prussia: son of Frederick and Mary (Ashbrate) Willenborg, who emigrated to America in 1939, and in the spring of 1540 came to Massillon. Our subject learned the trade of molding, which he followed nine years, being apprenticed five years: then had charge of the shops of Partridge & Kessler for four years, after which he went into the grocery business with his brother Henry. for five years; sold out and moved West, to Decatur, where they engaged in the same business: continued in that four years more, and finally came back here. in 1859, and took charge of a stone quarry, also engaging in the butchering business, for nineteen years. Since 1575. however, he has been engaged

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exclusively in the quarry. He was married, | Hotel, and started his sons, Jesse and Frank in 1859, to Christina Kiffer, who was born in this town, daughter of Nicholas Kiffer, who ' successfully for three years, when, on account came here in 1840. They have four children living-Mary, Mrs. Charles Warthorst; Louisa, Josephine and George; those dead are Ernest, Anna and Charles. Are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Willenborg's father was lost on the sea, while acting as mate of a fishing smack. He had four children, but Frank, our subject, is the only surviver.

THOMAS S. WEBB, retired, Massillon. Col. Webb was born in Salem, Ohio, May 6, 1808; his paternal ancestors emigrated from England and settled in Chester Co., Penn., at a very early day; they were Friends in re- ligious belief. John Webb, the grandfather of our subject, emigrated from Harford Co., Md., to Salem, Columbiana County, in 1805, on land that is now embraced within the north- east part of the city of Salem. The maternal grandfather of our subject, Thomas Smith, settled in Georgetown, Beaver Co., Penn., in 1792, and established Smith's Ferry. John Webb, the father of Thomas S., was a hatter by trade; came to Georgetown, Penn., in 1805, and there married Phebe Smith, dangh- ter of the Thomas Smith just mentioned. He had six children, of whom our subject is the eldest, who, at the age of 14, went to New Lisbon, Ohio, and there learned the saddler's trade with John Alexander, and remained engaged in the same seven years; Sept. S, 1832, he married Margaret, danghter of Yost Harbangh, originally from Frederick Co., Md. Five children were the fruits of this union. In the spring of 1833, he embarked in the hotel business, at Massillon, and for thirteen years kept the Franklin House, and did a large business; in 1836, he was made a Colonel in the State militia; in 1846, he went to New Philadelphia, this State, and became proprietor of the Eagle House for five years; he then erected the Union Hotel, which he conducted for four years, and in 1855, re- turned to Massillon and purchased a farm in the vicinity of the city, which he has since carried on. In 1857 and 1858, he had the management of the United States Hotel, in Atlantic City, N. J .; in 1863, he repaired to New Philadelphia and re-purchased the Union

Webb, in the business, which then continued of the ill-health of Jesse, they sold out and returned to this city, Frank engaging in the grocery business. During the late war, Mr. Webb was commissioned as Colonel of the 115th Regiment, but, on account of advanced age. he did not accept: he was also tendered the position as Paymaster in the army, which he also declined; he took a leading part in the erection of the Massillon gas works, and may be called the father of the enterprise; he was raised a Friend, his parents being of that persuasion; he has, however, for many years, been connected with the Episcopal Church in this city, having filled several positions in the same.

M. E. WILCOX, agent, Massillon; general traveling agent for Russell & Co .; was born June 27, 1833, near Preble, in Cortland Co., N. Y., the eldest child born to his parents, who were Isaac C. Wilcox and Adaline Segur, both natives of New York; Isaac was born in 1811, son of Ansel Wilcox. a native of Massachu- setts: Adalino was born in April, 1814, daugh- ter of James Segur, whose father. it is said. was stolen when young, and for several years was confined on shipboard. Our subject re- moved with his parents to Ashland County, this State, in 1837; his father was a wagon- maker by trade. At the ageof 17, he went to Canal Fulton to learn the saddle and harness maker's trade, which vocation he followed for about twenty years, being a resident of this place the greater portion of the time: during this time, he became identified with the in- terests of the place, and closely affiliated with its varied interests. serving as Township Clerk ten or twelve years. Village Recorder, Justice of the Peace, and six years as County Record- er: since 1877. has been engaged with Russell & Co. as their general traveling agent. In November, 1855, he was married to Letitia Mobley, born April 2, 1837, daughter of John Mobley: she died Oct. 26, 1877: by her he had seven children, five hving-Frank A., Etta A., Collins C., Harter C. and Albertus A .: Willie J. and Jesse E .. deceased. His present wife was Cora A. Prince, born Dec. 2, 1846, in Canton, daughter of William Prince

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and Christina Rex: he was a native of Page Co., Va., she of Summit County, this State. Mr. Wilcox is a Republican, and a member of the A., F. & A. M.

FRANK R. WEBB, wholesale grocer. Mas- sillon: is a nativeof Massillon, born Ang. 2%, 1$38. youngest son of Col. Thomas S. Webb. Our subject was raised in the hotel business. which his father conducted successfully for several years. For three years. he and his brother Jesse carried on the Union Hotel at Philadelphia, when. on account of failing health. he sold out and traveled for some time. when. his health being restored, he engaged. in 1866, with H. K. Dickey in the wholesale grocery business, conducting an extensive wholesale trade in groceries, teas and tobacco, domg a business of $150,000 annually: this partnership continued until April, ISSI. when he bought out Mr. Dickey, and has since run the business on his own account. Nov. 3. 1563, he married Kate A. Dickey, daughter of Hiram K. Dickey and Maria C. Whipple. Mr. Webb has two children-Frank R. and M. Arlino: is a member of the several Masonic bodies in this city.

J. R. WHITE. Bank Teller, Massillon: is a native of the Keystone State, born Dec. 14. 1$46. in New Castle. Lawrence Co., the fifth child of a family of six children: his parents | were Samuel II. White and Mary 1. Reynolds: the grandfather of our subject was Daniel White, who was a native of Hagerstown, Md .. and removed to New Castle, Penn .. before the place was founded; he was one of the first settlers in that locality, and the land be cleared and improved is yet in possession of his de- scendants. Our subject remained at home until he grew to man's estate; he graduated at the high school at his native place. When yet in his teens, he volunteered his services to the Government and went forth with the " boys in blue." enlisting in 1862, in Co. F, 55th O. V. 1 .. for three months, serving his time, and returned home: in March, 1561, he enlisted for four years in Co. K. 100th Pennsylvania " Round Head " regiment, serving until disabled. when he was discharged and returned home. In February, 1866, he went to Baltimore and accepted a po sition in the Auditor's office of the Northern Central Railroad, having charge of the con

ductors' and agents' accounts; he remained in this position until September, 1871, when he resigned and came to Massillon and accepted a situation in the Union National Bank as Teller. which position he has since filled. Oet. 26, 1871, he formed a matrionial alliance with Mary 3. MeClymonds, born JJan. 1, ISIS, in Now Castle. Penn., daughter of William MeCly- monds and Jano Dunlap, who were born in Darlington, Penn. In ISTo, he was elected as Clerk of the City Council, being honored with a re-election each succeeding year. He has four children, viz., Mary D., Edward Mc- C'lymonds, Florence E. and Charles A.

FRANK WARTHORST, deceased. Massil- lon; was the founder and original proprietor of the Warthorst stone quarry, one mile west of town, at the junction of the P .. Ft. W. & C., and C., T. V. & W. Railroads. He was born in 1801, in Bremen, Germany, son of Frank Warthorst and Mary Willenborg. Mr. Warthorst came to Olio about the year IS3 0: he was a practical stone-cutter. and was an experienced quarry- man. Soon after his coming to Massillon, he began developing the stone quarry, which he continued to work upto IS?1. His death of- curred Feb. 2, 1572. while on a visit to Europe. His wife died in Switzerland Aug. 11, 1880. No children were born to them: they have one adopted son, E. F. Warthorst. The success- ors of our subject are Frank Willenborg, Frank W. and Carl L. Warthorst (Mr. Willenborg being President of the quarry, Carl L. Super- intendent. and Frank W. Secretary). Carl L. Warthorst was born Jan. 1, 1852, in Rhine- Prussia, he being the youngest of a family of three children born to Frederick Warthorst and Amelia Martinstein; his father was a civil engineer, and died in 1552; his wife survives him. To them were born Frank W., Annie and Carl L .: Annie remained in the old country ; Carl L. and Frank W. came to Massil- lon in 1868. Carl L. engaged to work in the quarry with his uncle, and from him learned the business. In April, ISSO. he became a partner in the business, they assuming the firm name of Warthorst & Co., and are mannfact- urers and dealers in grindstones for wet and dry grinding: also block and dimension stones, which are furnished to order. Feb. 22, 1SS1, Carl L. was married to Mary Willenborg, who

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was born in 1862, in Perry Township, dangh- ter of Frank Willenborg. The Warthorsts are Republicans.

GEORGE YOUNG, retired, Massillon; born May 22, 1817, in Alsace, town of Hoffen, county of Sultz, being the eldest son of Barn- hart Young and Dorothea Olier: Barnhart was a son of John and Sarah (Weimer) Young, Dorothea being a daughter of Jaeoh Olier; to Barnhart Young were born George, Michael, Barbara and Barnhart. George, our subject. was the eldest of the family. June 11, 1836, he emigrated to America, landing in New York, where he remained abont fourteed months. . He learned the shoemaker's trade before leaving the Fatherland, which vocation he followed while in New York. In Septem- ber, 1837, he came to Uniontown, this State. remaining there but a short time, and finally locating in Massillon, where he engaged at his trade. He came here with nothing but his | Lodge, A., F. & A. M., and is a Republican. trade, which he pursued industriously, and what he has acquired has been through his own instrumentality alone. In May. 1844, he married Magdalena Stroeble, who was born in Wurtemberg in 1824, May 27, daughter of Godfreid Stroeble and Magdalena Emhoff. which couple came to Stark County, locating in Bethlehem Township, in 1833; he had six children-Frederick, John, Magdalena, Wil- helmenia, Wilhelm and Mary. To Mr. Young has been born six children, five living-George, John, Louis, Charles and Edward: Louis and Edward, in Hancock County, this State: John, in St. Jo Co., Mo .; the others are residing in this county. John served as a soldier four years in Co. I, 76th O. V. L., and was wounded at the battle of Resaca: Charles is engaged in the livery business in this city. For several years, Mr. Young was engaged in the grocery business. Politics, Democratic.

WILLIAM YOST. harness-maker. Mas- sillon: was born in Jackson Township June 6, 1841, the youngest child of his parents. Our subject was reared under the parental roof, ; he was apprenticed to learn the saddle and attending the schools of his district and com- pleting his education in Massillon. At the age of 19. he came to this eity and entered the grocery store of Fred Loeffler, where he remained until 1860, then engaged as clerk for S. A. Conrad, with whom he remained until

Ang. 4, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. E, 104th (). V. I., and served until the close of the war, participating in all the battles of the Atlanta campaign, Resaca being his first battle; he went through the war without a scratch. Upon his return home, he went to Akron for a short time, but in 1868 he entered into business with his brother George, in the harness, saddle and leather findings business; also in running a tannery: in 1874, his brother took the tan- nery. and they continued in the harness, sad- dle and findings business until March, 1877, where our subject has since continned, having added to his former business wagons and car- riages. He was married, Oct. 5, 1869, to Mary Frances Oberlin, daughter of Samuel Oberlin. of this city, born in this township; they have had four children, three of whom are living - Ella M., Charles O. and William K. Mr. Yost is a member of the Clinton

GEORGE YOST, harness and tannery. Massillon: was born June 29, 1828, in Alsace; son of John G. and Barbara (Rehl) Yost, who were born May 7, 1793, and May 28, 1794, respectively. The grandfather of our subject was named George, whose, birth occurred in 1760: his wife was Elizabeth Loewenguth, by whom he had four children who grew to manhood and womanhood. His death occurred March 3. 1823. . July 2, 1839, John Yost and family sailed for America. arriving in Buffalo Sept. 25, and came to Ohio Nov. 17 of the same year, locating in Jackson Township, where he purchased SO acres, only a portion of which was improved; upon this farm he ro- mained until his death, which occurred Feb. 22. 1866; his wife " passed over " the same month and day six years provions. Their family was composed of ten children, nine of whom grew up. viz., Philip, Margaret, Jacob, Barbara. George. Catherine. Elizabeth, Magda- lena and William: John G. died aged 4 years. Our subject left home at the age of IS, when harness trade with Hahn & Cook, of Akron. After his trade was completed. he worked at journey work in the city of Massillon. In the spring of 1852. he associated five years with Mr. Judd. under the firm name of Judd & Yost; . then formed a copartnership with C. C.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 123

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