History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 142

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

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Peter L., William H., Franklin F., Charles E. and Clara F .: Elizabeth, deceased; Jacob now resides in Reno Co .. Kan .; Peter L., in Sugar Creek Township: the others are residents of this township. May 25, 1875, he married Mrs. Naomi A. Augstadt, who was born in this township, April 10, 1839, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Birchfield) Slusser. Mrs. Poorman was first married to Ben F. Max- heimer, and by him had three children. Sam- uel Slusser was born in 1810 in this township; said to be the first. He was a son of Peter Slusser and died Jan. 26, 1863. Mr. Poor- man has 110 acres of land. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, of which his father was one of the founders. He has always been a Republican; has served twelve years as Township Trustee, and Clerk five. In 1873, he was elected County Commissioner and served six years.

GEORGE RALSTON, farmer; P. O. West Brookfield; was born in Lebanon, Lebanon Co., Penn., Dec. 24, 1826, the fifth child born to William and Jane (Roach) Ralston, William being born near Marietta, Penn .. son of Joseph, who was a native of England. Jane Roach was a daughter of John, a native of Germany, who came to Pennsylvania when young, locating in Lancaster County. Joseph Ralston had six children-Rebecca, Harriet, Eliza. William. Joseph and David. John Roach had a family of two children by first wife James and Maria. Our subject came West when he was but 8 years of age with his parents, who located in this township, buying 53 aeres, where he lived four years; then moved to West Brookfield in 1839, stayed one year, and the following settled on the farm now owned by George. Our subject was mar- ried Oct. 24, 1850. to Margaret M. Cook. born in Canada in 1827, daughter of John S. Cook. Since Mr. R. was married he has remained on the farm. He has eight children-Leander D, at home: Frances M., Mrs. B. Reinoehl, of this township; Budd, on the A. & G. W. R. R .: Allen. in Brookfield; Wilbur, at home; Clara, Ella and Mary. Since Mr. R. has owned the farm, he has helped clear about 60 acres. He has now 81 acres. Father is a Democrat, boys all Republicans. Henry, William and George all served in the late

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war. He is a member of Clinton Lodge No. 47, A., F. & A. M., of the I. O. O. F., Sippo Lodge, No. 48, and of Eureka Encampment. Mr. R. has served as a member of the Board of Education. His father was a Freemason, and a member of the Presbyterian Church; his wife of the German Reformed. John M. Cook, the father of the wife of our subject, was born Feb. 1, 1802; his wife, July 2, 1801 ; he died April 26, 1867; she, March 22. 1552. They had six daughters and one son.

ADAM RODOCKER, farmer: P. O. Massil- Ion: was born on Sec. 32, northeast quarter, Tus carawas Township, May 31, 1821, the young- est of a family of eight children. His parents were Frederick and Margaret (Oberlin) Ro docker. The grandsire of Adam was Freder- iek Rodocker, who came from Germany to , Pennsylvania when three years of age, his father being one of the pioneers in Cumber- land Co., Penn. Frederick Sr., married a lady by the name of Sauers, and by her had seven children, viz. :- Henry, Philip, John, Frederick, Samuel George and Henry 20: Frederick, Jr., was the father of Auna, Mary, Samuel, Rebecca, Sarah, John, Lydia and Adam. Margaret was the daughter of Adam and Eve Oberlin, whose marriage was blessed by the births of the following: Catharine, Barbara, Frederick, Margaret, Peter. Eve, John and Elizabeth. Frederick, Jr., the father of Adam, emigrated to Ohio in 1801. making his first settlement in New Lisbon, Columbiana Co .. where he lived two years. then located in Stark County. near Canton. in 1806, where he entered a quarter section, remaining on the same ten years. His next remove was to the farm now owned by Adam, in the spring of 1816: one small cabin was on the place; the " up-stairs" was reached by a ladder placed outside: three acres only were cleared. Hore this pioneer couple spent the remainder of their days, both dying of flux in 1849; his death was Sept. 21: that of his wife three days later. They were pioneer members of the Lutheran Church in this township. Adam has remained continously on the homestead. Was married in 1843 to Catharine, born 1826 in Lancaster Co., Penn .. daughter of George and Elizabeth (Stoner) Zartman, who came West in 1837. Mrs.

Rodocker died suddenly at her own gateway. March 23, 1881; fourteen children were born thom, ten living, viz .: Angelina, Mrs. Theo. Culler: Isaiah. in Wayne Co., Ohio: Samuel and Henry, in Defiance County: Melissa. Mrs. Jackson Reese, of Wayne County; William. Melinda. Peter P., Fernando and Clement, at home. Josiah (now deceased) was a soldier three years in the 13th O. V. I. Isaac. Cla- rissa and Franklin died young. Mr. Rodocker has 230 aeres and is a successful farmer.

SOLOMON REINOEHL, farmer : P. O. East Brookfield: was born Sept. 28, 1812, in Leb- anon Co. Penn., the eldest child born to Henry and Catharine (Langle) Reinoehl. Solomon early in life learned the blacksmith's trade with his father. Our subject came West to Ohio in the fall of 1836, when a sin- gle man. and hired out as journeyman at Brookfiekl, working several years as such. At the age of 25 he was married to Eliza Kreil- ing, who was born in Lehigh Co .. Penn .. daughter of Goorge Kreiling, who came to Wayne County in 1831, and five years later located in Tusearawas Township, this county. After marriage, Mr. Reinoehl set up in busi ness for himself, at Brookfield, having at the time but $200, which he had saved from his earnings he continued in business at that place about twenty years and then moved to the farm he now owns, which he had pur- chased of his father in-law (Mr. Kreiling) situated on See. 11, southeast quarter, con taining 100 aeres, where he has since resided. Of the children born him six are living John, living with his father: Robison, resid- ing at Brookfield, this township; Frank, now a law student with R. H. Folger, of Massil lon: Charles, at home: Catharine, an invalid: Sarah, residing in Greene Co .. Ohio, the wife of Amos Huernel. Mr. Roinochl sout three sons to battle for his country Hiram. George and John. Hiram and John were members of the 104th O. V. I., Co. E. George was a mem ber of Co. 1, Ilth O. V. I., and served three years and was wounded at Franklin, Tenn., by a sharp-shooter. after his time had expired. and died from the effects of the wound. ITiram died in 1871. John lost the sight of one of his eyes while in service from the flash of a gun. Mr. Reinochl is now comfortably

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situated in life, having a good home and a sufficient competence. He is a member of the Lutheran Churchi.

WILLIAM STANSBURY, farmer: P. O.

Pigeon Run. Prominent among the early arriv- ; the number who grew up. Elizabeth and

als of Tuscarawas Township is the Stansburg family, who came to Ohio, locating in Jeffer- son County in 1810, being among the pioneers of that locality. Our subject was born April 20. 1807, in Baltimore Co., Maryland, son of Elijah Stansbury, whose father William, was one of the earliest settlers of Baltimore, and was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. He raised a family of four sons who were -Abraham. William, Jacob and Elijah: the latter married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Eak, a native of Switzerland. who raised a family consisting of Martin, Jacob, John and Elizabeth, who was the mother of Will- iam Stansbury. The Stansbury family trace their ancestry to England. Several mem- bers of the family were prominent among the men of their time, having held positions of trust in military and civil life. Elijah Stansbury came to this township in 1811, and entered 160 acres of land in Sec. 35; also the same number of acres in Canton Township .. He died in 1813, leaving five children, three sons and two daughters-Dorcas, Tice. Wash- ington. William and Julia Ann. The family were kept together by the mother who did as well by them as her slender means afforded. She died at the advanced age of 95. Her lmsband was a man possessing abilities above the average of men of his time-not only a man of education and refinement but an excel- Jent financier. William was raised by his mother, and early in life learned the chair- maker's trade as well as the painter's art; he painted the first house in Richmond. Jefferson Co., Ohio. May 10, 1828, he married Eliza- beth Armstrong, who was born Ang. 5, 1811. in Lancaster Co., Penn .: her parents were John and Elizabeth ( McKinley) Armstrong, the latter being of Irish extraction. The Arm- strong family came West to Jefferson County in 1814. Caroline, Joseph, Elizabeth. Mary A .. Thomas. Susan. Benjamin and Martha were the children born to John and Elizabeth Armstrong. Immediately after the marriage of our subject. he came to this township, locating

on the farm he now owns, and has since been a constant resident of the township. Eleven children- John, Josiah, Joshua, Haft, Tice, Alsina. Joseph, Mahala and Absalom were Thomas died young. John. Joshua and Haft in Indiana, the others in this township. Tice, in Massillon, marble cutter; Alsina, also in the city, and the wife of Reuben Birch- field; Mahala, now of Canal Fulton. being the wife of Daniel Wilhelm; Absalom in same place: Joseph resides in this township. Mr. Stansbury has 124 acres of land. Is a stanch Republican, and has always taken a lively interest in the affairs of his county, as well as the canse of education. Has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty-five years, officiating the greater part of the time as Steward.

CHRISTIAN SNAVELY, farmer; P. O. Pig- eon Run: was born Sept. 18, 1823, in Hunting- don (now Blair) Co., Penn., son of Daniel, who was born 1793, in Huntingdon Co., Penn., of Swiss parentage. To him were born-David, Jacob, John, George, Christian, Daniel, Esther and Susan. Daniel Snavely married Susana Rhodes, whose father was a large mill owner in Huntingdon Co., Penn. To Daniel Snavely and wife were born nine children, Sarah, the wife of Josiah Oberlin, who resides in Rich- land County: Christian, Elizabeth, now de- ceased, who married Augustus Crossland; Susan, Mrs. Isaac Brinker, settled in Bethle- hem Township; Naney, Mrs. Roupe, of Indi- ana: Adaline, married Jeremiah Gialla; David, in Indiana: Rachael (deceased), married Mr. Carns. Of the above, five are living. Daniel Snavely was a miller by trade, also a manu. facturer of grain cradles, which business he followed the greater part of his life. He emigrated to Ohio in 1831, locating first near Canton, where he remained until about the year 1836, when he located in Tuscarawas Township, purchasing 75 acres of land in Sec. 34, costing $15 per acre, where he remained until 1869, the year of his death. He was an unpretentious and unassuming man, a worthy citizen and Christian worker, being a member of the United Brethren Church. Our subject learned the cradle business of his father with whom he worked, and has since conducted the

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business. His sons have also been instructed in the same. Mr. Snavely has always remained on the homestead. He was married Jan. 1, 1851, to Rosana Armstrong, who was born in Jefferson County, 1825, daughter of John and Elizabeth (McKinley) Armstrong. Mrs. Snavely being the youngest of the girls. Seven children have been born them -- Susanna E., married A. Bughman, of Elkhart Co., Ind .; Benjamin F .. George R., Isaac, Daniel, Charles and Nellie G., all of this township. Mr. Snavely and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. Has 232 aeres, which he carries on in connection with his eradle man- ufacture.

REUBEN SNYDER, farmer; P. O., Na- varre; born in Northumberland Co., Pa., May 2, 1819. son of Daniel Snyder and Susanna Shroyer. both natives of Pennsylvania; he was a son of Abraham, a native of Lancaster County. The father of Susanna was John Shroyer, who was likewise a Pennsylvanian. Daniel Snyder was a soldier in the war of 1812, and emigrated to this county in 1830, locating in Bethlehem Township where he purchased 160 acres of land, remaining on the same as long as he lived: his death occurred in 1879; his wife " passed over" the year fol- lowing. Eleven children were born to them, four living- Ruben. Catharine, now the wife of Thomas Shrefler, of Bethlehem; Priscilla, married Joseph Snively. who resides on the old homestead; John, in Perry Township. Daniel Snyder was a life-long Democrat, an upright man and for many years a member of the Lutheran Church. Ruben remained with his father until he was 20 years of age. In 1854, he married Eliza Shrifler, who was a native of Dauphin Co., l'enn., born 1826, daughter of Conrad and Catharine (Bordner) Shrifler, both natives of Dauphin County. Mr. Shrifler served in the 1812 war. After Mr. Snyder married he began farming on his own account. For several years he worked out by the month and labored hard to secure means with which to enable him to purchase a home of his own; by diligence and economy, he at length succeeded. making his first pur- chase in Bethlehem Township of 100 acres. Since 1871 has resided in Tuscarawas Town- ship; farm situated in the extreme southeast

corner of the township. Has divided out his land among his children, reserving $6 acres where he now lives; also 60 aeres in Sugar Creek Township. Of six children born him five are living, viz .: Adaline, now Mrs. O. F. Johnson, of Bethlehem: Daniel, same town- ship; Finley, in Perry: Alice, Mrs. J. C. Kel- ler, of Sugar Creek Tp .; Ohio, at home: John died when 17 years old. Mr. Snyder is a member of the Lutheran Church.

JACOB STONER, farmer ; P.O. Pigeon Run; Is one of the substantial representatives of the old Keystone State. He was born in York Co., Penn., in Angust, 1800, son of Andrew and Margaret (Mittman) Stoner, to whom were born Charles, Peter, George, William, Polly, Jacob, Andrew, Christopher. Samuel and Rebecca. Jacob, the subject of these lines, emigrated westward with his par- ents in 1818, who located in the west part of Tnscarawas Township, purchasing 160 acres situated in the southwest quarter of Sec. 21. Here the parents of Jacob lived until removed by death, which occurred in June, 1850, his wife surviving him eighteen years. Jacob remained on the homestead until 1829, when he moved to the place where he now resides, purchasing the east half of the northeast quarter of Sec. 34, which was unimproved; here he has since lived. His marriage with Peggy Rodocker was crowned by the birth of ten children, nine of the number coming to maturity, the eldest being Henry; then in order comes Josiah, John, Samuel and Louisa (twins) Jacob, Levi, Jeremiah and Fianna (twins) and Lovina, all of whom are residents of this township, except Fianna, who resides in Perry (Township), wife of Samnel Lonas, who was a native of Bethlehem Township. Mr. Stoner has raised a family of children, that have reflected honor upon their parents, all of whom are married well, and are thrifty and prosperous farmers, residents of this township. Mr. Stoner's farm consists of 100 acres; while in his SIst year, built a large and substantial bank barn of the good old Pennsylvania kind. Mr. Stoner and family are members of the Lutheran Church.

JOHN W. SHILLING, farmer; P.O. Massil- Ion; was born Oct. 2, 1822, in Lawrence Town ship, he being the second of a family of nine

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children. His father Samuel, was born 1802, | Jacob, Samuel, Peter, John, "Peggy" and September 16, in Lancaster County, son of Catharine. The father of the above died when Adam was a lad in his teens. In 1816, he came Westward to Ohio and settled in this township, and is yet living, having seen his fourscore and ten years (nearly). To him were born eight children, seven living, viz .: John, who resides in Canaan Tp., Wayne Co., Ohio; Joseph, in De Kalb Co., Ind: Catharine, now deceased; she married Peter Spangler, and by him had seven children-Polly, resides in De Kalb Co., Ind., wife of George Houk; Barbara resides in this township, wife of William Kitzmiller; Solomon, in De Kalb Co., Ind .; also Elizabeth, wife of David Frantz. Adam, the father of the above, lives among his children, alternating from Indiana to this State. Daniel Shilling being the youngest, has always resided on the home- stead. In January, 1852, he married Eliza- beth, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Frybor- yer, who were from Berks Co., Penn. Mr. Shilling has four children- Jacob, who mar- ried Miss Overdurf, and resides in this town- ship; Laura resides near Canal Fulton, wife of Albert Miller: William resides in De Kalb Co., Ind., on his father's farm: Ettie, the youngest, at home. sists of 200 acres. The Shilling family are good Republicans. The homestead farm eon- Jacob Shilling, to whom were born seven ehildren, five sons and two daughters. The Shilling family emigrated West to Stark County in 1816, loeating in this township. Samuel married Sarah Weaver, who bore him the following children who grew up: Isaac, who is a merchant in Chicago, Ill .: Samuel and Henry, in Cass Co., Ind .: Simon and John reside in California; Emily, married J. Clay- ton. and Sarah, Daniel Dritt, both of Cass Co., Ind .; John W., of this township. Samuel Shilling, the father of the above, was a tailor by trade, which he followed two years, remov- ing to Lawrenee Township in 1818, where he purchased land, and remained on the same until his death, in September, 1858; he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Jackson Democrat. His wife died in 1872. John W. lived at home until 23, after which for several years he was engaged in the saw mill and threshing business. In 1854, caught the gold fever and went to California. where he lived until 1865: during this time was engaged in mining and teaming. In July. the following year, married Abigail Gratz, who was born in this township. Her parents were Jacob and Sarah (Kimmel) Gratz, both hailing from Pennsylvania, and came West to this township in 1825, locating on Sec. 21, where he had purchased land which he improved and spent the remainder of his life, which went out 1858; his widow is yet living. They had seven children, six daughters and one son. In 1866, Mr. Shilling located on the farm he now owns. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically, is Republican.

DANIEL SHILLING, farmer: P. O. Mas- sillon: was born in this township on the farm where he now lives, Feb. 4, 1828. the young- est son of Adam Shilling and Mary Roan. Adam was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Feb. 11, 1792. His parents were John and Bar- bara (Oberlin) Shilling. John Shilling's father came from Germany and settled in Pennsylvania when it was a wilderness; he had several brothers, some of whom were eapt- ured and taken off by the Indians. To John and Barbara Shilling were born Adam,

WILLIAM FOSTER SLUSSER, farmer; P. O. Pigeon Run. The Slusser family have been quite prominently associated with Stark County as early settlers and stanch citizens of the same. William Foster, son of Peter and Susanna (Augustine) Slusser, was born in this township in 1822. His grandsire, Phillip Slusser, was among the earliest pioneers in the county; he came West to Canton from Pennsylvania, and there settled when there was but little promise of its future as an inland town. Peter Slusser located one mile south of Brookfield, this township, in 1809, where he remained until his death (1865); his wife died five years previous. Mr. Slusser was esteemed by all who knew him, being worthy of the respect, with which he was held in the community of which he was so long a representative --- both as eitizen and a Chris- tian gentleman, having been a consistent mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church for

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many years. Ten children were born him, three of whom are living-William Foster, George and Elizabeth, of Hillsboro, Highland C'o., this State. William Foster left home at 23, Sept. 5. 1844; was united in wedlock to Harriet N. Boreland. who was born in 1827, daughter of John and Clarinda (Hoadly) Boreland who were natives of the Eastern States, and emigrated West to Ohio when the country was new, Mr. Boreland being among the pioneer school teachers. Mr SIusser. moved to his present place of living in Octo- ber. 1844. his land being situated in the northwest part of the southwest quarter of Sex. 35. Of three children born him but one is living - Caroline Ann. now of Mahoning Co .. Ohio, being the wife of John E. Gray. Mr. Slusser and wife are members of the United Brethren. he being one of the official members of that body.

JOHN L. STEELE. farmer: P. O. West Brookfield. John Latimer was born March 21. 1826, on the farm where he now lives, the only child born to James and Margaret ( Lati- mer) Steele. Margaret was a daughter of Robert Latimer, of English descent, but born in Pennsylvania. who emigrated to Stark County at an early day, locating in Osnaburg Township, where his daughter Margaret was born. His children were, John, Benjamin, George. Parkinson and Rubert; daughters were, Margaret. Mary, Sarah, Martha and Rachel. but one of them now living. Rachel. of Coles Co., Ill. Archibald Steele was the grandfather of the above who was born in County Antrim, Ireland. his ancestors being natives of Scotland. His wife was Margaret Wilson, a native of same county as himself. whom he married in 1780, and emigrated to Lancaster Co., Penn .. ten years later, remain- ing there until 1798, when they moved to Washington Co., Penn., where they lived until their emigration to Stark County in IS15, locating in Tuscarawas Township, northeast quarter of Sec. 22; at the same time entered 160 acres in Sugar Creek Tp., in Wayne C'o .. Ohio. To him were born- Archibald, Jane, Elizabeth and James; the latter was married to Margaret Latimer, of Osnaborg. in 182.1, John L. being the only issue, who has since resided on the farm that his grandsire entered.

there being now four generations of the fam- ily living. His aunt Jane is yet living. being now nearly 95. and reads without glasses. Jan. 9. 1852, John L. married Margaret M. Christman, born Jan. 16, 1836, in Westmore Jand Co., Penn., second daughter and youngest child of Henry and Susan Bash Christman. This union has been crowned by the birth of three children-James H., now a minister of the Gospel at Mohigan: William, a medical student: and Hla, yet at home. Mr. Steele has manifested a desire to give his children the best of school advantages. He and wife were formerly of Presbyterian faith, but since the church died out here, he and the entire family are members of the Reformed Church. Has always fellowshipped with the Repub- lican element.

CAPT. JOHN M. SMITH. deceased; was born in Pennsylvania in April, 1826: son of Sebastian Smith, who was one of the early settlers of the township, and owned a distil- lery in the town at an early day. He married Eliza J. Hissem, who was born April 1, 1820, in Westmoreland Co., Penn. Our subject was a farmer and school teacher. farming dur- ing the summer and teaching the young idea during the winter months. Oct. 6. 1862, he enlisted in Co. K. 110th O. V. I., and served until May 5, 1864, when he received a wound at the battle of the Wilderness that caused his death, which occurred in the hospital at Washington May 27 of that year. For his bravery and meritorious conduet he was pro moted from the ranks until he was connis- sioned as Captain of his company, which position he held at the time of his death. He was highly respected in the community as a man and citizen. He was a Republican and a member of the 1. O. O. F. His wife yet survives him, and yet bears his name. She and her son Charles M. reside together at West Brookfield, in this township. Charles M. was born May 26, 1857.

HENRY STONER, farmer; P. O. Pigeon Run: is a native of Tuscarawas Township, and was born in 1829; is the first-born of Jacob and Margaret Stoner, who was a daughter of Fred- erick Rodocker, who came to Stark County when it was a wilderness. Frederick married a daughter of Adam Oberlin, by whom he had

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Sanmel, John, Polly Lydia, Sarah and Adam. Andrew Mittman, the grandsire of Henry on bis mother's side, served all through the war of the Revolution. Henry lived with his father until he was 25. In 1853. he was married to Char- lotte Culler, daughter of Jacob and Leah (Poorman) Culler. He located on the farm he now owns the year following his marriage. his farm consisting of 105 acres, situated on the southwest quarter of Sec. 27. Of nine children born to him, five are living, Loren F. being the eldest, and is a successful teacher of several years' experience: next in order of birth is Ida A., Valentine V., Ada V. and Sheridan. all of whom are on the home- stead.

JACOB SIBILA, farmer; P. O. Massillon: was born in Kendal, now Massillon, Oet. 6. 1838, the second child born to his parents, Adam and Elizabeth Sibila. Jacob was a member of his father's household until he was 22 years of age. In August, 1860, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Regina Witt, who was born in Perry Township in 1840, dangh- ter of Christian Witt, one of the early resi- dents of the township. In the spring of 1866. Mr. Sibila moved to Tuscarawas Township, locating on the homestead, where he has since resided and been engaged in farming. He has the following children living . Jacob R .. Mary A., Charley, Rosa, Adam C., Joseph and Edward. He and wife are members of St. Mary's Church.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 142

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