History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 135

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

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ing sash, doors and blinds; also running a planing-mill and cider press. Messrs. Bear & Arther have excellent facilities for the prompt execution of business. and aro reliable and enterprising business men. Mr. Bear was married, in 1876. to Miss Lavina Kissinger, of Indiana: they have one child. Birdie. Mr. Bear is a practical engineer, and has charge of the fire-engine at Canal Fulton. John Arther was born in Canal Fulton in 1553: ho is a son of Baltzer and Katharine (Gilcher) Arther: he is a carpenter by trade, and pur- sned that vocation the greater portion of his time until he became a partner with Mr. Bear. since which time he has devoted his attention to that business: he is a young man, of good business qualifications, and ranks well as a citizen. Mr. Arther was united in marriage, in 1579, to Miss Lonisa Ehrett : they have one child. Charles E.

J. M. BILLING, dry goods, Canal Fulton: is one of the leading and enterprising busi- ness men of Canal Fulton: he is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Mercer County, in 1538.

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Mr. Billing has been in the mercantile busi- ness for the greater portion of his life. com- mencing as a clerk when 15 years of age, in his native county, where he remained eight years; he then embarked in a business enter- prise in Greenville, Penn., doing a dry goods trade there for five years; he then came to Ohio, and was associated with his father-in- law in the hotel and life insurance business, in Holmes County, for about one year; he then engaged as a salesman for Wesener, Brouse & Co., of Akron, and was in their em- ploy two years; in 1871, he came to Canal Fulton, and established a dry goods trade there, under the firm name of A. W. Miller & Co., continuing for seven years, since which time the firm has been known as J. M. Billing. Mr. Billing carries an extensive stock of dry goods, groceries, hats and caps, etc. : his store is located in the Union Block, and his busi- ness connections are extended and yearly in- creasing. He was married, in June, 1859. to Miss Ine M. Griffin. of Pennsylvania: they have one child. Cora May. Mr. Billing was a member of the Board of Education for nine years: served one year as Township Treas-

urer, and is now administering the duties of . his chosen profession, and he now ranks as one

that office. He is a member of the Knights of Honor, and also an Odd Fellow, in which he has passed through all of the grades.

H. BEVARD, drugs and medicines. Canal Fulton: is a native of Wayne Co., Ohio, born in 1840; he is a son of James and Nancy (Kindig) Bevard, who came to Ohio from Pennsylvania, and located in Wayne County about 1831, where they still reside. Our sul- ject commenced a mercantile career at the age of 14. entering a dry goods store in Dalton. where he was employed for five years; in 1861, he enlisted in Company E. 61st O. V. I., and was in active service for three years: he participated in the battles of Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Bull Run, Mission Ridge, Peach Tree Creek. Lookout Mountain and in the battles in front of Atlanta, where he was wounded in the left arm, which erippled it for life: after lying in the hospital for eight months. he was mustered out, at Camp Denni- son, in 1865 After his return home, he en- gaged in the grocery business, in Dalton, re-

maining there one year; then to Orrville, in the same business. and in 1869, he removed to Canal Fulton; he was engaged in the gro- cery trade for over six years, when he disposed of his stock and engaged in the drug business, which he has continued at since; his stock consists of a full line of drugs, medicines and fancy goods. He was married, in 1873. to Miss Sarah Bliler, of Canal Fulton; they have two children- Eve Y. and Ollie B. Mr. Bevard is a member of the Common Council, and a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, of Fulton.

A. B. CAMPBELL. physician and sur- geon, Canal Fulton: was born in Canada in 1845; he commenced reading medicine in Canada, and in 1869 entered the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, and graduated in medicine and surgery in 1871: he commenced practice in Summit Co., Ohio, in 1871. re- maining there two years. In 1873, he lorated in Canal Fulton, where he has since resided, and where he has established a large and suc- cessful practice. In the winter of 1880 81, he attended the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, to perfect himself still more in of the most skilled physicians of Stark County. Dr. Campbell was united in marriage, in 1874, to Miss Amelia Upjohn, daughter of Dr. Upjohn, of Kalamazoo, Mich. : she died in Canal Fulton, leaving a son, Archibald Upjohn. Dr. Camp- bell is a member of the County Medical Society, and of the Northeastern Medical Association.

F. N. CHAMBERLAIN, dentist, Canal Fulton: is a native of Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. where he was born in 1851; he re- mained upon a farm until 21 years of age, soon after beginning the study of dentistry, at Kent. Ohio, with (. A. Case, remaining with him over two years: he then went to Peninsula, Ohio, where he practiced his pro- fession nearly three years; in 1880, he re- moved to Canal Fulton, where he has estab- Jislied a successful practice. Dr. Chamber- lain is an efficient, skillful workmau, and does artistic work. Ho was married, in 1873, to Miss Demaris Viall, of Summit County; they have one child, Blanche. Dr. Chamber- lain is a member of the Knights of Honor.

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CHALMERS M. DICKSON. physician and surgeon. Canal Fulton: is a son of Dr. M. M. Dickson. of Norton Tp .. Summit Co .: he began his education in the common schools, and from thence to the high school and business college, of Akron, from both of which he graduated; he also received a practical business education as book-keeper and Cashier of the business house of Samuel Steese, Akron. with whom he was connected two years: having decided upon the profession of medicine for his life-work, he entered the office of his father, under whose tutelage he remained one year. at the expira- tion of which time he became a student of the Ann Arbor Medical College, and after three voars' course, graduated, in July. ISSO. Dr. Dickson first located. for practice, at Port Clinton. Summit Co., where he remained only seven months, and in March, ISSI, removed to Canal Fulton, where he intends to remain permanently. Dr. Dickson is an educated and genial gentleman, and is a valuable addi- tion to the community in which he has located. He was united in marriage, in May, ISSI, to Miss Nannie Payne, of Port Clinton.

H. DISSINGER, physician and surgeon, Canal Fulton; is a native of Franklin Tp .. Summit Co .. Ohio; he is a son of John and Molly ( Waggoner) Dissinger, who were early settlers in that locality: when IO years of age. his parents removed to Manchester, where his early days were passed: in 1875, he com meneed the study of medicine, with Dr. D. Rowe, of Manchester, remaining under his instructions and tutelage for three years, at- tending, in the meantime, the Medical College of Ohio. located at Cineinnati, where he re- ceived his diploma, in ISTS; he then attended one course of the Long Island Hospital Col- lege, at Brooklyn, N. Y., of which he is also a graduate. He commenced immediately the practice of his profession, at. C'anal Fulton, locating there in December, 1878, where he has entered upon a successful and prominent practice. Dr. Dissinger was united in mar riage, in October, 1878, to Miss Caroline Sis- ler. of Manchester, Sunnit Co .: they have one chill- Earl. Dr. Dissinger is a member of the Knights of Honor.

JOHN DAVIS. Postmaster. Canal Fulton: is one of the early settlers of Canal Fulton,

and has been prominent in business associa fions since his first location there. Mr. Davis is a native of York Co., Penn., where he was born in ISI3; he learned, when young, the hatter's trado in Adams County, where he remained for two years; in the fall of 1836, he came to Ohio, and in the spring of 1837, located at Canal Fulton, where he commenced the manufacture of hats; this business he fol- lowed for some time, and finally drifted into the hat trade, keeping a store of manufact ured goods: this business he continued at until 1860, when he received the appointment of Postmaster, which office he has faithfully administered up to the present time. Mr. Davis was married, in 1513. to Miss Martha Miller; she died in 1853, leaving one chikt Melissa: he was united to a second wife, Mrs. Mobley, widow of William Mobley, in 1954: she died in 1577, leaving a son, W. Emerson, and two daughters by her former marriage, Missouri and Virginia.

J. W. DICKERHOOF. station agent and telegraph operator of the C., T. V. & W. R. R .. Canal Fulton: was born in Pennsylvania, and came, with his parents, to Franklin Tp., Sum- mit Co., in ISIS; his father was a farmer. and he remained at home assisting upon the farm until 20 years of age: he then learned the carpenter's trade and followed that trade for about ten years; he came to Canal Fulton in 1872, working at his trade until 1876, when he commenced learning telegraphy at the C .. T. V. & W. R. R .; in 1878, he was appointed agent at Warwick, where he re mained until May, ISSI. when he was trans ferred to Canal Fulton, and is now the station agent and telegraph operator there. Mr. Dickerhoof was married, in 1579. to Miss Catharine A. Williams, of Pennsylvania.

SAMUEL ESCHLIMAN. farmer; P. O. North Lawrence; is another representative of the prominent farmers of Lawrence Township, and of the Eschliman family: he was born in Lancaster Co., Penn .. in 1833: he was united in marriage, in 1856, to Miss Anna Martin, of Baughman Tp., Wayne Co., and soon after became a resident of the farm upon which he now resides. Mr. Eschliman is largely engaged in farming; he now owns over 350 acres of improved fand, and is one of the progressive

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and liberal-minded men of Stark County; his family consists of eleven children-Mary Zimmerman and Fanny Hershey, of Wayne Connty: Sarah. Anna, David, Snsie, Henry, Emma, Elmer, Ida and Samuel.

JONAS ESCHLIMAN, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence: is a prominent farmer of the township, and resident of the Eschliman homestead farm; he was born in Lancaster Co .. Penn., in 1834: was married, in 1855, to Miss Fanny Martin, who was a native of Wayne County ; she died in 1861, leaving four children- Elizabeth, Jacob, Nancy and Jonas; he subsequently. in 1863, married Miss Martha Martin. a sister of his deceased wife, and by this union there have been eight chil- dren-Jolin, Abram, Mary, Amos. Ezra. Dan- iel. Henry and Martha. Mr. Eschliman is an intelligent and practical farmer, and owns about 200 acres of excellent land, which is well cultivated; his buildings are first-class, commandingly located and present a picture of thrift and prosperity. Mr. Eschliman is considered one of the solid. substantial farm- ers of Stark County.

CHRISTIAN ESCHLIMAN. retired far- mer : P. O. North Lawrence; is a son of Abraham and Elizabeth ( Horst ) Eschliman, natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated from Lancas- ter County to Ohio, 1837, locating in Law- rence Township, where they became large and successful farmers and passed the remainder of their days; he died in 1870, aged 70 years: his wife died the same year, aged 74: they were parents of eight children. who grew to maturity- Naney Showalter, a resident of Ill- inois; Christian: Elizabeth Weaver, in Elk- hart. Ind .: Susanna Hoover, also a resident of Indiana: Abraham, in the West: David, a large and successful farmer of Michigan, and Samuel and Jonas, farmers of Lawrence Township. Christian is a native of Lancaster Co .. Penn: born in 1823; he married, in 1843, Miss Mary Gardner, of Baughman Tp., Wayne Co., and soon after became a resident of the farm upon which he has since resided; he now is the possessor of over 200 acres of superior land in the township, all of which is well cultivated and improved: he is now re- tired from farming, and is occupying his time in matters of trust, acting as administrator in

settling estates, and as collection agent; he has served the township as Trustee, and was, for many years, actively interested in educa- tional matters; is a strict advocate of tem- perance: a member of the Disciples' Church, and one of the valned citizens of the commu- nity. Of a family of four children, only one now survives, Elizabeth Lawrence, living in Wayne Co.

CHARLES EASLY, hotel proprietor, Canal Fulton; son of William and Nancy (Carr) Easly; was born in Pennsylvania in 1832, and came, with his mother, to Lawrence Township in 1836, his father having been killed in Pennsylvania by falling from a building. Our subject passed several years in farming, in Lawrence Township; in 1855, he came to Canal Fulton, and engaged in the grocery and butchering business, for abont six years; he then disposed of his goods, and for a period of three years, was engaged in buying and selling stock: in 1865, he em- barked in the grocery and provision trade, continuing in that line until 1876, when he started the Easly House, and has since been engaged in its management: he has served the township as Trustee two terms; as Town- ship Assessor, one term, and is now Street Commissioner of Canal Fulton. Mr. Easly is a genial and courteous gentleman and deserv- edly popular as a hotel proprietor; while as a citizen, he ranks among the best; he was united in marriage, in 1853, to Miss Jane O. Riley, of Wayne County; they have eight children living-Mary, Lizzie, Wallace, of Akron; Jay, a promising law student. Sadie, Charlie, Lavina, Maggie and Willie T.

J. B. EASLY, dealer in horses, Canal Ful- ton: is a native of Pennsylvania, but at the age of 2 years came with his mother to Law- 'rence Township; in 1847, he went to Navarre, and learned the tinner's trade; in 1851. he commenced in that business, at Canal Fulton, in partnership with William McDowell, with whom he remained three years; he then con- tinned in the tinning business until 1878, es- tablishing a large and successful business, which was damaged by the loss of his health; since 1878. he has been dealing in horses, which he ships to Boston; he ocenpied a prom- inent position at one time among the busi-

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ness men, and served in various offices of trust: as Township Treasurer, one term; as Councilman about eight years, and one term as Mayor.

JOHN A. FISHER, retired, Canal Fulton: is a native of Germany; he came to America in 1840. and settled in Auglaize County, re- maining there a few years, and in 1843 he removed to Canton, making that his home until 1844, when he came to Canal Fulton, and was engaged in conducting a cabinet shop for twelve years: in 1856, in connection with George Wolfsperger, he purchased an interest in a flouring mill property. Wolf- sperger died soon after, but his interest was retained by a son. They continued together until 1873, when the property was divided, Wolfsperger retaining the mill, and our sub. ject 60 acres of land, since which time he has been engaged in agricultural life, but at pres- ent is retired from active labor. He was mar- ried, in 1845, to Miss Christiana Wolfsperger, who died ten years after, leaving two children -- Henry and Annie; he married, for a second wife, Widow Housley, in 1856: they had two children- Frank and Mary Sutherland; his wife's maiden name was Annie Machamer, and her people were early settlers of Lake Town- ship, where they came, about 1822, from Penn- sylvania, and were residents there the remain- der of their lives. Annie was born in Penn- sylvania, and married to Lovi Honsley, in 1835; he died in 1852, leaving eight children. five of whom are now living. Frank Fisher is a member of the milling firm of Harmon & Fisher; he is a native of Lawrence Town- ship: son of John A. and Annie Fisher; he received a good education, and has begun a promising business career in his native town. ship: in May, 1879, he became associated with Daniel Harman in the flouring mill, and they are establishing an honorable and successful reputation as business men. Mr. Fisher also is devoting part of his time to the cultivation of his father's land; he is an intelligent and studious young man, with promising pros. pects.

H. A. FISHER, express and station agent Pennsylvania Railroad: was born in Canal Fulton in 1848: his parents were John .A. and Christiana (Wolfsperger) Fisher; they

were natives of Germany; married in Stark County, and resided several years in Canal Fulton, where he was engaged in the cabinet- maker's trade; in 1855, his wife died, and he was subsequently married to the Widow Hous- ley: in 1856, he sold ont his cabinet-shop to Mr. Tromp and engaged at milling in the township: he is now living in the township upon a farm; by his first wife, there were two children Anna, and H. A .. the subject of this sketch; by his second wife. also were two children Frank and Mary. Our subject commeneed his business career as a clerk in the dry goods store of C. W. Robinson, with whom he remained three years; he then on- gaged in the drug trade in connection with J. F. Zeller, remaining in that line two years; also acting as station agent of the C. & Mt. V. R. R. during this time: he then sold out, and since that time (1873) has been giving his entire attention to railroad business, act ing as station agent of what is now a branch of the Pacific Railroad, and as express agent of the Union Express Company. Mr. Fisher has served as Corporation Clerk four years, and is now serving as Township Clerk; he is a member of the Masonic Order of Waynes- burgh. Hemarried, in 1875. Miss Flora Porter, of Wayne County: they have two children - Olive and Walter.

WILLIAM FINDLEY. mmerchant, Chap- man: is a young and promising business man of Lawrence Township: he is a native of Scot- land, and in 1857 emigrated to America with his parents, whom he was soon unfortunate enough to lose. He was then taken into the family of his unele, Archibald Findley, and reared as if he were their own son. William assisted and worked around the mines, in Lawrence Township and vicinity. until he attained his majority, when he entered into a business partnership with Thomas Masters, of Youngstown Hill, and they are now on- gaged in the grocery and provision trade there. under the firm name of Masters & Findley. William was married, July 6. 1876, to Miss Annie Rowland, daughter of Edward Row- land. of Lawrence Township: they have one child, Maggio K. ARCHIBALD FINDLEY is a native of Scotland, and emigrated to America in 1855; he located in Wayne Co., Ohio, for a

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short period, but soon after settled in Law- rence Township, where he has since resided and engaged in mining, which business he followed in the old country. He was mar- ried, in 1851, to Miss Jane Dongall, also a native of Scotland; they have one child, Jean- ette, now the wife of John Street. Mr. Findley has also a small tract of land, which he gives part of his attention to.

HENRY GILCHER, lumber, Canal Ful- ton: is one of the oldest business men of Canal Fulton now living: he is a native of Germany. born in 1804; he emigrated to America in 1833, with his family, which con- sisted of a wife and one child; he first located in Tuscarawas Township, and engaged at his trade, as carpenter, remaining there about one and a half years: then removed to Massillon, where he remained for three months, and in 1835 came to Canal Fulton, where he has since resided and been identified with its business and social interests; he first engaged as a journeyman, for two years, and then em- barked in business for himself, as contractor and builder; about 1855, he engaged in the lumber trade, which has been his chief busi- ness up to the present time, for the past eight- een years having been associated with his son David. Their yards are extensive and well supplied, and in connection therewith they run a planing-mill and do a large business in con- tracting and building. Mr. Gilcher is one of the valued and respected citizens of the town- ship; he has served in offices of trust with honor and fidelity: with the school interest he was identified as Director for ten years, and in 1863 and 1864 served as Township Trustee, and in corporation offices as a mem- ber of the Council: he is now serving as Vice President of the Cemetery Association; he was married, in Germany, in 1828, to Catha- rine Fickisen; she died in Canal Fulton in May, 1878; they had three children Mary Lambight, who died in 1862: Catharine Utter and David, both residents of Canal Ful- ton. Mr. Gilcher is now living with a second wife, who was Mrs. Susan Rhoads, of Penn- sylvania. David Gilcher was born in Massil- lon, a few weeks previous to the removal of his parents to Canal Fulton: he has been a resident of the latter place since that time,

and one of her practical and industrious bus- iness men, during his later years: he learned the carpenter trade of his father when a youth, and was engaged in that calling over fifteen years; in 1863, he became associated in busi- ness with his father, which has lasted up to the present time. David has the supervision of the business, which, under his skillful man- agement, has become extensive; he was mar- ried, in March, 1861, to Miss Kate Eckroad, of Lawrence Township: they have two chil- dren living -- Eugene and Henry B., and one deceased, Carrie. Mr. Gilcher has served on the Common Council over ten years: Town- ship Trustee, two years (and is now serving in that capacity again); as Township Treasurer, four years, and as member of School Board one term; he is a member of the I. O. O. F.

JOHN GESAMAN, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence: is a son of Jacob and Barbara (Reichard) Gesaman, natives of Franklin Co., Penn .; they settled in Lawrence Township in 1829, and were residents of the township un- til their death; his mother died in 1847, and his father subsequently married Anna M. Bruch, a widow. By the first marriage there were ten children, seven of whom are now liv- ing Lavina Shilling, living in Indiana; John; Kate Calbeck, of Noble Co., Ind .; Joseph. also a resident there; Sabina Walter, living in Wayne Co., Ohio; Alvira Lawrence and Melinda Linn, residents of Lawrence Town- ship. By the second wife there were three children, two now living -Daniel, living in Michigan, and Sarah Linn, also a resident of Michigan. His father died in 1861. John Gesaman was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn .: he owns 175 acres of improved land, in Lawrence Township, where he has lived since 1 year old; his occupation has been that of a farmer, but he has devoted a large amount of time in traveling through adjoin- ing counties as a lecturer to children in schools. principally; his lecture was, " Morals, Manners and Temperance," and his desire to instill in the minds of the young elevated thought and the use of a good education; he was married, in 1849, to Miss Mary M. Rein- oehl, daughter of William Reinoehl, an early settler of Lawrence Township; she is a native of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Gesaman have

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had five children, only two of whom now sur- vive George Q. and Ezra. They are mem- bers of the United Brethren Church, and es- teemed members of society.

J. T. GOUCHER, M. D., North Lawrence; is a native of the Keystone State: he com- menced teaching school when It years of age, in Michigan, where his parents had removed to from Pennsylvania: his father, C. W. Goneher, is a physician of Lansing, Mich., and has three brothers who are also members of that profession: a peculiar coincidence in the family is. that each has a son who is a practicing physician. Our subject early be- gan the study of medicine, under his father's instructions, together with his duties as a teacher, at which he continued for eight years: he then became an attendant of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor, where he gradu- ated in the medical department in the winter of 1872-73; he began the practice of his chosen profession in Inwood, Ind., where he resided for three years, and subsequently re- moved to Leiter's Ford, Ind., where he re- mained nearly four years; he then came to Ohio, and after a residence of two years in Orrville, Wayne Co .. resumed his practice in North Lawrence, in 1879, where we find him at the present writing establishing a success- ful practice. Dr. Goucher is an intelligent and cultured gentleman and deserving of snc- cess; he was united in marriage, in 1875, to Miss Maggie J. Walter. of Orrville. They have two children-Carl R. and Leonainie.

E. R. HELD. grocer, Canal Fulton: is a son of Philip and Philaphina Held, who were natives of Germany; they emigrated to Amer- ica and settled in Massillon, subsequently re- moving to Canal Fulton, where they contin- ued residents for the remainder of their lives. Philip Held was a prominent business man, and in Canal Fulton was engaged in conducting a manufacturing business; his connection with Canal Fulton lasted through thirty or forty years of honorable and suc- cessful business, in the foundry line, manu- facturing stoves, plows, and doing general casting: as a citizen, he ranked high, serving fifteen years as Justice of the Peace: his death occurred in 1867: his wife's in 1869: they were parents of eighteen children, thir-

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 135

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