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LEVI STUMP, farmer, Perry Township. Levi Stump, Esq., whose portrait accompanies this sketch, is one of the representative agri- culturists of the populous okdl township of Perry; he was born on the farin on which he now lives, and where he has lived from his birtlı, the farm being known as the southwest quarter of Sec. 27. Mr. Stump was born on the 29th of April. 1825, consequently is in the 57th year of his age: he is one of the surviving children of Frederick and Margaret Stump, whose maiden name was Margaret Smith. his parents being among the first set- tlers of the now township of Perry, then Lake Township, in Columbiana County. On the
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organization of Stark County, in 1809, the territory on which Mr. Stump then resided. was included in Canton Township, where it remained until 1814, when Mr. Stump, Sr., aided in organizing the new township of Perry. The subject of this sketch, like Ham- let, may well claim that he is a native and to the manner born, a distinction of which he may well be proud: he is one of a family of eleven children, all of whom are natives of the same township. except the eldest. Daniel Stump. Esq., who now resides at Columbus. in Franklin County, and who, chiring his res- idence in Stark County, was a merchant, and Justice of the Peace in Bethlehem Township. The family of Frederick Stump, in addition to Daniel, were Catharine, married to Samnel Smith, of Canton Township. now a widow; John, long since deceased: Eve, married to Barnabas Allman, of the adjoining township of Bethlehem, now also a widow: Frederick. a minister of the Reformed Church, now deceased: Adam, also a minister of the same church, and also deceased: Elizabeth, married to Adam H. Baughman. Esq., now a widow residing in Jowa: Louis, also deceased: Will jam. also a minister of the Reformed Church, and deceased: Levi: and one other son, who died in infancy. A brief sketch of the older Mr. Stump will not be deemed out of place here, as he was one of the sturdy pioneers, the recollections of whom furnish the straggling beams of history, that serve " to point the moral and adorn the tale" of Perry Town- ship's early organization. When Frederick Stump arrived at what he regarded a proper stopping-place in the unbroken forest, on the borders of civilization, there being a land office at Steubenville, in JJefferson County, he entered at that office the southeast quarter of Sec. 28, in the 9th Range, in 1506, three years before the county was organized, and eight years previous to the organization of the township, on which quartar section, Dr. James L. Lepper now resides; the southeast quarter of Sec. 27, in the same range, he purchased of James F. Leonard, who had obtained it by entry at the land office. At that time there was but one cabin where is now the populous and growing city of Canton, and that was known as Cruson's Tavern. On the 25th of
April. 1508, he brought his family into the township: then there were but few houses in Canton, and but three white families resident upon the territory now embraced within the township lines: Indians were abundant, but peaceable. He paid $18 for the first barrel of flour, and $22 for the first barrel of salt he used in his family, both of which were brought up the Muskingum and Tuscarawas in canoes. Pittsburgh and Steubenville were the nearest market places for trade and mill- ing, and Mr. Stump thought it a privilege when, fifteen years later, a market was opened at Cleveland, he could, with a four-horse load of wheat obtain a side of sole leather and a barrel of salt. "oven up." For weeks, he and his family lived on potatoes, relying on the " shadowy future " as an earnest of better times. Politically, Frederick Stump was a Democrat. He was born on the 7th of June. 1781. in Bethel Tp., Berks Co., Penn., in the stormy period of the American Revolution, and, with his parents, when quite young, re- moved West, to Letterkenney Township, in Franklin County, and married there, in 1806. By a comparison of dates, it will be seen that his political character was formed during the bitter contest that at last resulted in the election of JJefferson over Burr, by the United States House of Representatives, in 1801, and became a voter in the second year of Mr. Jef- ferson's administration. The political prin- ciples he then espoused he clung to during his entire life. It may well be said of him: " He was a Democrat of Democrats brought up at the feet of the political Gamaliel of that era, who proclaimed that all men were created equal, endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." His religions ideas were in unity with the Reformed Church, of which he became a member in early life, and continued until his death: he was life-long prominent in the affairs of the township, and it may well be said of him, ho aided essentially in eausing "the wilderness to blossom as the rose." Levi, the son, subject of this sketch, was mar- rie.I to Miss Margaret Roush. also a native of Perry Township, on the 19th of March, 1817; she was a daughter of Frederick and Anna
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Maria Roush, whose maiden name was Haf- legh, natives of Dauphin Co., Penn., who emigrated to Perry Township in 1828. They were of the sturdy Pennsylvania Dutch ele- ment, to which the whole county of Stark is so much indebted for its prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Stump are the parents of thir- teen children -Victoria O .; Gassendi, married to Hannah Gerber; Frederick W., a minister of the Reformed Church; Anna M., married to Charles Kocher; Ada A .; Levi B., married to Melissa Hildreth; Margaret I., James O., Ira E., Samuel O. (deceased), Rosa C., Mar- gie V. and Benjamin F. Squire Stump, in his political tendencies, is a Democrat, "but not an ultra-Democrat." In religion, he is a member of the Reformed Church. "These things hath he kept from his youth up." Has served the township one term as a Justice of the Peace, for twenty years has held the office of Notary Public; as a draftsman of deeds, mortgages, etc., he serves his neighbors on all occasions when called on. He is, however, at the head of his profession as a farmer, horticulturist and pomologist, being the first in the township -- Perry-to make small fruits a specialty, and in which he has been emi- nently successful. He has served as Presi- dent, Vice President and Director of Stark County Agricultural Society for sixteen years, and is now President of the County Horticultural Society. His life of industry and careful study of his profession, together with prudent economy, have brought him a competence which enables him to live in ele- gant style, and as a gentleman farmer takes rank among Stark County's best.
JOSEPH SMITH, farmer: P. O. Canton; was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Oct. 13, 1815, being the fifth child born to his parents, Jacob and Elizabeth (Rhodes) Smith. who were early pioneers in Stark County, pur- chasing unimproved land at $4 per acre; he was one of the stanch representatives of the Keystone State, and, in common with others of his class, turned his back upon his native State, and cast his lot in the then wilds of Ohio, that he might secure to himself and family cheap lands which he might convert into a home; he died as he lived - an honest and worthy citizen; he was a member of the
Lutheran Church and a Jackson Democrat; his death occurred about the year 1864. Of the family of the children born him, now liv- ing, are John and Joseph, who reside in this township; Anna, married Christian Niesz, in Canton; Sarah, Mrs. Thomas Van Horn, of Canton; and David, who resides on the home- stead farm, in Canton Township. For several years. Jacob Smith, the father of the above, ran an oil-mill where the Canton water-works are; his wife died about 1856. Joseph re- mained with his parents until 1836; he then farmed, renting land several years. Oct. 12, 1839, he married Nancy Burger, who was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Jan. 4, 1816, being the youngest child born to Peter Burger and Elizabeth Wert, to whom were born nine chil- dren. In the winter of 1840, Mr. Smith located on the farm he now owns; had 400 acres, which he has sold off until he now has 150. The children born him are Alonzo, Darwin, Cyrus, Jacob L., Emma J., Senora C. and Mary A. Emma married John Sponsler: Senora, Mrs. John Freeman. Mr. Smith is a member of the Reformed Church.
CAPT. A. H. SMITH. farmer; P. O. Mas- sillon; is a native of Lake Tp., Stark Co .; born May 19, 1837, and is the fourth of a family of eight children born to George E. Smith and Sarah Christ; he was born April 18, 1799, in Adams Co., Penn., son of George Smith, who was a native of Cumberland County; his wife was a native of the Emerald Isle. To George Smith, the grandsire of our subject, were born Samuel, Benjamin, George, Rachel and two others, whose names cannot be recalled. Sarah was a daughter of Chris- tian Christ, a native of Delaware; he married Susan Slusser, and by her had three daugh- ters-Polly, Sarah and Susan. George Smith, Sr., came West, with his family, in 1812, and settled in Plain Tp., Stark Co., where he en- tered lands and remained on the same until his death. George E., his son, settled in Lake Township, upon unimproved land, which he cleared up. To him were born Christian, Andrew H., Benjamin, Joel, Alonzo and Philo; Christian went West several years ago, and has not been heard from; A. H., in Perry Township; Benjamin, Canton Township; Joel and Alonzo, in Summit County; Philo, a stu-
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dent. Father Smith remained on the home farm, in Plain, until 1859, when he moved to Canton Township, remaining until his death, 1878. Andrew H. remained at home, on the farm, and raised to agricultural pursuits; in October, 1861, enlisted in Company L, 6th Ohio Cavalry, as private, and was promoted through all the successive grades, with the exception of 2d Lieutenant, until he was com- missioned Captain; served until August, 1865, when he was mustered out. Benjamin, also, served in the late war. Upon his return home, he resumed farming: Dec. 27, 1866, he mar- ried Eliza Gans, born in Lake Township, 1842, daughter of Benjamin and Susannah (Williams) Gans, who had eleven children. After Mr. Smith's marriage, he located in Perry Township, having 190 acres of choice farming land, upon which he has erected choice farm buildings; has five children, whose names are Logan H .. Clark G .. Mary and Blanche (twins) and Gracie.
JAMES M. SNYDER, farmer: P. O. Can- ton: born in Bethlehem Tp., Stark Co., Sept, 3, 1843, the eldest of a family of eight chil- dren, born to his parents, who were Hugh and Mary (Kemery) Snyder. Hugh was born in 1820, in Pennsylvania, son of Daniel Snyder, who emigrated to Ohio, this county, and set- tled in Bethlehem Township, about the year 1830; here he settled and remained until his death: his son, Hugh, located on a farm about one mile west of his father's; to him were born James, Jacob, Anna, George, Newton, Henry, William, Franklin and Jacob. Hugh Snyder died in 1878, a man highly respected in the community an honest man and a Christian; was a member of the Reformed Church, and a good Democrat. Mary, his wife. was a daughter of Jacob Kemery. a native of Pennsylvania; coming West, he located in Pike Township; his children were Adam, Jacob, John, Betsey, Mary and Anna. James M. remained at home and reared to agricultural pursuits: Dec. 12, 1870, married Margaret Harper, born, 1842. in Noble Co., Ind., daughter of Solomon Harper and Mary Shobe. After Mr. Snyder was married, he resided five years in Bethlehem Township; he located on the farm, in Perry Township, in 1875, having 115 acres. He has seven chil-
dren- Mary I., Charles H., William A., Homer E., Albert E., Jacob H. and Howard R .; he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and partaking of his father's politic- al tenets, is also Democratic in politics.
JACOB SMITH, deceased; born in Decem- ber. 1795, in Guilford Tp., Franklin Co., Penn. : his parents were Daniel and Eve (Heck) Smith, who were blessed with a family of eleven children; those who grew up were Eliz- abeth, Susan, Margaret, Eve, Mary, Catharine, Jacob. John. Daniel and Adam. Jacob Smith was married, in 1829, to Lydia Binkley, who was born in IS05, in Lancaster Co., Penn., being the second of a family of five children born to Peter Binkley and Margaret Lee, who were natives of Pennsylvania; the Binkley family are descended from Germany. Jacob Smith and family came West to Ohio in 1833, purchasing a farm in Perry Township in 1834, said farm containing 126 acres. in the south- east quarter of Sec. 33, which was settled by Mr. Allman. Mr. Smith died Sept. 4, 1865; was a member of the German Reformed Church, and a good citizen. Eleven children were born him; five are living, viz., Margaret, Daniel, Angeline, Jacob and Lewis, all living in this township except Jacob. who resides in Bethlehem Township; Daniel re- mains on the homestead. having purchased the farm.
G. STUMP, farmer; P. O. Richville; he was born Feb. 10, 1850, on the home- stead farm, being the second child born to Levi and Margaret (Roush) Stump: he was raised to farming and fruit growing. In Oc- tober, 1873, he married Hannah M. Gerber, who was born in this township in 1852, the only daughter of Christian and Catharine (Keehn) Gerber. Christian Gerber was born in Canton Township Jan. 8, 1520, and lived in that township until 1552, when he moved to Perry Township, where he has since lived. His parents' names were Jacob and Magdalene (Buchtel) Gerber. He was born in Berks Co., Penn., in 1791, and came to Stark County, where he was married, in 1819, to Magdalene Buchtel, who was born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1799; they settled in Canton Township and had four children-Christian, David, Jacob and Hannah. He died in Canton Township
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June 20, 1827; his wife is yet living. Chris- tian Gerber was married to Catherine Keehn on Sept. 21. 1851, and she died July 25, 1873; she was a daughter of Jonathan and Anne M. Keehn. In 1873, Mr. Stump located on the Gerber farm, consisting of 83 acres; he has three children living -- Franklin E., Eva and Mabel; his wife is a member of the Reformed Church. Mr. Stump is a promising young farmer, and a Patron of Husbandry.
JOHN SMITH, farmer; P. O. Canton; born in Laneaster Co., Penn., son of Jacob and Elizabeth ( Rhodes) Smith. Jacob Smith was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., son of Balsar Smith, a native of Germany, and emi- grated to Cumberland County shortly after the war of the Revolution. He raised tive sons and several daughters: the sons were Balsar, William, Samuel, Joseph and Jacob. Elizabeth was a daugther of Frederick Rhodes; the children born him were Elizabeth, John, George, Samuel. Frederick, and two dangh- ters, one of whom married Mr. Duck, the other a Mr. Trit. Onr subject came West with his parents about the year 1817, they locating in Canton Township, where he purchased about 200 aeres of land. which he eleared up. The following are the children born to him, all of whom came to maturity: Polly, Anna, Sarah, John, Samuel, Joseph and David. John Smith is a bachelor, and owns over 300 acres of land, and is a successful business man.
J. B. SMITH, farmer: P. O. Massillon; was born on the farm he now lives npon Feb. 15. 1835, second son of Benjamin and Mary (Coder) Smith; was raised on the farm, and to farming pursuits. May 3. 1856, he was united in marriage to Julia Rempis, who was born Feb. 16, 1834, in Coshocton Co., Ohio, daughter of Lewis and Louisa (Burke) Rempis. who were natives of Germany, and were early settlers in this county. Subsequent to his marriage, he moved to Fayette Co., III., where he was engaged in farming pursuits for six years, returning to this township in 1865, and has since been residing on the homestead. Of five children born to him, four are living - Lucy O., William J., Harvey B. and Frankie J. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. The Smith family are loyal Repub- lieans.
AMBROSE WHIPPLE, farmer; P. O. Can- ton. In the year 1812, there came a dis- charged soldier from the war to Canton Town- ship, with a knapsaek strapped upon his back, which, with 75 cents in his pocket, were his entire possessions. This soldier was John Whipple, the father of Ambrose. He was born March 6, 1790, near Hartford, Conn., son of Zebulon Whipple, a Revolutionary soldier. To him were born Chauncey, Zeb- ulon, William, Lydia, Sophia and John, the latter being drafted into the service at the outbreak of the war of 1812. Receiving his discharge at Cleveland, he turned his steps toward this locality, and arrived as above de- scribed; he was a brick-maker by trade, which vocation he followed for several years; he as- sisted in making and burning the brick for the old court house. After several years' resi- denee in Canton (then a mere village), he moved north of that point half a mile. About the year 1836, came to this township, purchas- ing land in the extreme northeast corner, which he largely improved, and remained on the same until his death, which occurred June 5, 1859, the year of the "big frost." His worthy companion yet survives him, being now in her S3d year: her name was Catharine Car- roll, born Sept. 30, 1798, in Kilkenny, Ire- land, daughter of John Carroll, whose property was confiscated at the time of the persecution, and he sought a home for himself and family on America's free soil. Thirteen children were born John Whipple, as follows: Maria, now deceased, was the wife of H. K. Dickey; Lydia, Mrs. Allen Clark, of Perry Co., Ohio; John, died young; next comes Ambrose: Nich- olas, went to California in 1849, where he died: Julia, married James Moflit, in Nimi- shillen Township; John P., in Jersey Co., Ill .; Witliam, was killed in the army; was a mem- ber of the 11th Penn. C .; Matthew C., in Richfield, Montgomery Co., Ill .; James C., in Colorado, engaged in mining; Eleanor, wife of J. C. Richards, of Kansas City: John W., in Jackson Township: Thomas J. being the youngest; he resides on the homestead. At the time of the death of Mr. Whipple, he owned about 480 acres of land, being the fruits of his toil and frugality; he was a man who stood high in the community as an hon-
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orable gentleman, and was esteemed by all who knew him; he was an Old- Line Whig, and true to its principles. He was not a member of any church organization, but was a zealons Mason, and passed through the various de- grees, and had the honors of Knighthood con- ferred upon him. Ambrose was born in Can- ton Township July 2, 1826; was raised on the homestead, and, March 31. 1852. married Eliz- abeth Freeman, born in 1831. in this town- ship. daughter of John Freeman and Mary Scott. Mr. Whipple has three children Maria. Mary E. and Nicholas: has 120 acres in the northeast corner of the township, where he resides.
TMOMAS J. WHIPPLE. farmer: P. O. Can- ton; was the youngest child born to his par- ents, who were John and Catharine (Carroll) Whipple. Our subject was born on the farm he now owns Nov. 23, 1840, which was the land his father located upon when he came to this township. Thomas J. was reared to agri- cultural pursuits. and remained on the home- stead up to the time of his union with Flora A. Rogers, which occurred Sept. 20. 1869; she was born in 1845, in this township. dangh- ter of David Rogers and Margaret Knecht, who were natives of Germany. Since the marriage of Mr. Whipple, he has remained on the homestead. having 160 acres of land. which descended to him from his father. He has five children. - Katie, Maggie, Harvey J .. Lee and Bolle: is a member of the Republican party, but not a partisan, voting for men rather than as a party slave.
J. G. WERTZBAUGHER. farmer: P. O. Massillon: was born in 1538, on Sec. 10, Perry Township: his parents were John and Mary (Cormany) Wertzbaugher. John. the father of our subject, was born in Pennsylvania in 1798, son of Philip, who died in November. 1816. Mary Cormany was born in Maryland March 19. 1810, daughter of Joseph Cormany. The father of the above came West with his brother Philip in 1828, purchasing 160 acres of unimproved land on Sec 10, upon which they settled. each having SO acres, John re- maining on his until his death. which occurred March 31, 1847. his wife surviving him until April 25. 1873: both were members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Wertzbaugher being an active
worker in the same. In politics, he was first a Whig, but later in life worked with the Ab- olition element, and was a warm friend to the bondmen. Of seven children born them, were Joseph. now in California: Frances. wife of Benjamin Allen, of Massillon: Emeline. now Mrs. Isaiah lekes: Mary A., ummarried; John G .: Eliza, now Mrs. Richard Crawford; and James B .. all of Perry Township. John G. was raised on the farm he now resides upon, and to farming pursuits. On Ang. 13, 1962, he enlisted in Co. A. 18th O. V. L; was wounded at the battle of Stone River, and dis- charged in April. 1563, on account of injuries received in that engagement. Returning home, and not being able to perform mannal labor, he went to Massillon, where he engaged in the photograph business for three years. at the end of which time he regained his health and returned to the farm. where he has since remained. He has always been a true Repub- lican. In the spring of ISS1. he was elected Township Trustee: he has served the township as Assessor, and for fifteen years past been a member f the School Board. On May 16, 1861, he married Isabella Cole, who was born June 1, 1839, in Lincolnshire, England, dangh- ter of Benjamin and Elizabeth A. (Oldryde) Cole. The family emigrated to Ohio in 1844, locating in this township. Benjamin Cole was born Oct. 13. 179; his wife, Oct. 9. 1501; their deaths occurred Nov. 4. 1570, and Jan. 26, 1876, respectively: he was a member of the Episcopal Church, she of the Methodist Episcopal: to them were born a family of fourteen children, twelve of whom came to maturity. To Mr. and Mrs. Wertzbaugher have been born two daughters. Clara May and Bertha Evaline.
OLIVER YOST, farmer: P. O. Massillon; was born March 23. 1837. in Perry Co., Ohio, the second child and eldest son born to Isaac Yost and Elizabeth Phearson: Isaac was a son of John Yost, who was a native of Lancaster Co .. Penn .. and emigrated to Perry County at an early day. John Yost's wife's maiden name was McCormick, and she bore him four sons and two daughters; the sons were Isaac, Ab ram, John and William: Polly and Patty were the daughters, all born in Perry County. Eliz- abeth was a daughter of Robert Phearson,
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who was born in County Cork, on the Emerald Isle. He was one of the early pioneers in Perry County, being one of the three who came to that locality when it was all woods. He raised the following offspring: Robert, John, William, George, Mary J., Margaret, Elizabeth and Ada, who was born blind. Mr. Phearson was the founder of Unity Church, in Clayton Tp., Perry Co. He said the name was sym- bolical of the unity of feeling that ought to pervade and influence the minds of the early settlers. Isaac Yost, the father of the above, spent his days in Perry Township; after he became a man, he purchased land adjoining the homestead, npon which he lived until May 9, 1881, when he was removed by death. Eight children were born him: five are living: Amour is a hardware merchant; Owen, an attorney at law, both residing in Somerset; Albert resides near by, and is engaged in farming; Clara is the wife of Albert Hull, all of Perry County. Feb. 3, 1863, Oliver
Yost married Clara Chapman, born June 26, 1841, in Bethlehem Township, daughter of Thomas Chapman, who married Rebecca War- ner June 30, 1836; the former came from Virginia, the latter from Pennsylvania: they had six children-Warren, William M., Clara, Anna M., Elizabeth and Eva A. They came to Stark County about 1838. In 1861, Mr. Yost came to Perry Tp., Stark Co., locating on Sec. 30, on the Oswalt farm; in 1875, he purchased 143 acres on the northwest quarter of Sec. 22, where he has since lived. He has four children-Mary R., Harriet E., Clara and Thomas O .; the parents were members of the Reformed Church. Mrs. Yost's brothers and sisters were Maria, now Mrs. Levi Smith, of Bethlehem Township; Elizabeth is the wife of Prof. O. S. Hursk, of Heidelberg College; Eva A. married Rev. James Steele, of Mohi- gan: Warner remains on the homestead. Her parents were also members of the Reformed Church.
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JAMES AMERMAN, attorney-at-law;
Alliance ; was born in Geneseo, Mich., Aug. 20, 1848. His parents were John and Mary A (Duns) Laidler; the former was born in 1812 in the Highlands of Scotland, and the latter in 1814. They were married in Wollan Parish, Northumberland, and em- igrated to the United States in 1>42; after a short residence in New York they removed to Michigan. They had six children; and upon the death of his mothe, in 1850, our subject was adopted by Daniel and Mary Amerman, of Thornville, Lapeer Co, Mich and enjoyed the privileges of a good English education in his boyhood. He came to Alli ance with his adopted father in 1858, and in April, 1862 enlisted in Co. B., 82d O. V. I. and followed the fortunes of his regiment, participating in the many serious battles of the three years service. In the second Bull Run fight, he was slightly wounded in the side, and at Gettysburg he was taken prisoner and confined on Belle Island three months, when he was paroled and returned to his reg- iment when exchanged. He was mustered out of service in June 1865. Part of the time of his service, he was on detailed duty in the office of the Adjutant-General, Army of the Potomac. Returning to Alliance, he studied law with A. L. Jones, Esq,, and was admitted to practice in April, 1861; was a short time associated with his preceptor, but in 1869 the partnership was dissolved and he has remained alone over since. He has been associated in the trial of several noted cases, with some of the most eminent legal talent in the state ; among these may be mentioned the Boyle murder trial in 18;2, in which he assisted the state in prosecution, the verdict being eighteen years in the penitentiary. Another was the case of Teeters es. Brainard, involy- ing the ownership of Alliance College. Mr.
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