History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 143

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

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JACOB UMBENHOWER, farmer; P. (). Massillon: was born March 13, 1817, in Jefferson Co., Va. His parents were Jacob Umbenhower and Abba Weyhult, both natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. He came West with his parents when 13 years of age, his father purchasing 187 acres of Thomas Dean, in this township, remaining on the same until 1849, when he moved to Wayne County, near Wooster, where he lived until 1864, then moved to Indiana, where he died in 1869, aged 78, his wife dying three years previous, aged 81. Jacob was of a family of six children, viz., John, Peggy, Jacob, Fannie. Samuel and Adam. Peggy married David Bughman; Fannie married James Miller ; all of the above reside in Indiana with the exception of Jacob, who remained on the

homestead. March 31, he was married to Mary Ann Ritter, born in Perry Township March 7, 1823; her parents were Daniel and Catharino (Slusser) Ritter; he was born in Chambersburg. Penn., about the year 1793: he was a son of John, who came West to this county at a very early day, bringing with him a wife and eight children. the country being then an almost unbroken wilderness; he died three days after his arrival. leaving eight sons for his widow to care for. The nearest neigh- bor was Mr. Oswalt, being nearly two miles away, who came to see them, they not being aware of the presence of any settlers anywhere about. Mrs. Ritter afterward mar- ried a Krider. Daniel, the father of Mrs. Umbenhower, was a weaver by trade, yet after- ward farmed; the year of the cholera he moved from Perry Township to Massillon, and for over two years and a half was engaged in running a hotel, called the Jake Miller Tavern; afterward moved down near Richville and purchased a farm. remaining on the same until his death, which occurred in 1850; his wife survived him eight years. Of the eight sons above mentioned, who were born to John Ritter. were Jonas, Daniel. Heury, David, Joseph, Isaac, Jacob and John. To Daniel Ritter and wife were born nine children- Elizabeth. Mrs. John Umbenhower, in Elkhart, Ind .; Philip, in Iowa; Sarah, married Will- iam Dipford, of Iowa; Jonathan, of Richland Co., Ill .: Katie Ann, the wife of Jacob Copper, who resides in Iowa: William. in Newton. Jasper Co., same State; Rebecca, Mrs. John Haines, of Mt. Union: and Mrs. Umbenhower, wife of Jacob. After the marriage of the above, he lived in Perry Township four years, then came to this township, on the farm ad- joining, where they remained three years, finally locating on their present farm in 1849. Mr. Umbanhower is a sucessful farmer: has over 700 aeres of land, much of which is un- derlaid with coal. He has three children Hiram, Franklin and Charles: are members of the U. B. Church.

DANIEL WAMPLER, farmer: P. O. West Brookfield: born Dec. 23, 1818, in Frederick Co., Md., being the youngest of two children born to Frederick and Ann M. (Siess) Wamp- ler. Frederick was born Feb. 11. 1785; his

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wife, Nov. 29, 1792. His father, John Wamp- ler. was a native of Switzerland: his wife. Dorothy Hiller, was born in France. John Wampler emigrated to York Co., Ponn., where be settled. and raised a family of six sons and three daughters Lewis, Jasper, Leonard, George. Frederick. David, Eve. Susan, and another name unknown. Ann Siess was a daughter of George, whose wife's maiden name was Aechenbrad; to them were born George, David Benjamin, Samuel. Jacob, Annie. Barbara and Elizabeth. John Wamp- ler. the grandfather of Daniel, served as a sol- dier in the Revolution: his son, Frederick. was drafted in the war of 1812. but sent a substitute in his stead. He was a mason by trade, but finally turned his attention to the tanning business, which he followed up to 1527. when he emigrated to Stark County, re maining in Sugar Creek Township until April. 1830: during this time. he had purposed set tling in Seneca County. having entered 160 acres of land. but, the locality proving un satisfactory, he returned to this county and purchased the farm now owned by our sub- ject: SO aeres was the amount purchased. He remained on this faun until his death, which occurred April 25. 1858, aged 78 years 3 months and 14 days. He was an upright man. and highly respected by all who knew him. Daniel was raised a farmer, and has always remained continuonsly on the farm. In 1847. he was married to Nancy Rudy, born in Lan- caster Co., Penn .. daughter of William Rudy. whose wife's maiden name was Kellenberger, and by her had Martin. Levi. Daniel, George. William. Grabill. Eliza. Maria. Nancy and C'atharine. The Rudy family came West about the year 1\37, locating in this township. Mrs. Wampler died in IS50, leaving two sons, William F. and George L. In 1552, he mar- ried Elizabeth Walter, born in 1827. in Alle- gheny Co .. Penn., daughter of John Walter: his wife's family name was Ronp. Mr. Wampler, by his last wife, has ton children- Amanda. Sabina. Maria, Emma. John, Paul, Barbara, Lizzie, Amos and Jane. Amanda resides in Wooster, and is the wife of W. W. Meeks: Sabina, near Dalton, Mrs. J. M. Mc- Dowell: Maria, Mrs. R. O. Ellis. of this town ship: Emma, Mrs. Joseph Updegraff, of Pig-

eon Run. Mr. Wampler is a member of the same church to which his father belonged Reformed: has 195 acres of land. His sister, Sabina, married John Harshey.

JOHN WEFLER. farmer: P. O. Pigeon Run: is a self-made man; was born March 15, 1821, and baptized on the 20th, in Swit- zerland, eldest of the family. His parents were John and Susan (Gauson) Wefler. The grandsire of our subject was Peter Wefler, who married Magdalena Seickendolar, and raised a large family, among whom were Peter, John, Jacob, Samuel and David; the daugh- ters were Anna, Magdalena, Mary, Elizabeth, and others whose name cannot now be given. Susan was a daughter of John Gansen, whose wife was Elizabeth Geiger, and by her he had four children John, Christian, Susan and Elizabeth. The Wefler family came to America in 1837. sailing on the Franconia, a sailing vessel, which occupied thirty-three days in making her voyage: eame to Massillon the same year: lived in Paris two years, then moved to Knox Township, in Columbiana County, where they lived four years; after- ward removed to Mt. Union, where they stayed until 1845. when they located in Perry Town- ship. Mr. Wetler remained with his father until 23 years old, giving his father the bene- fit of his labor. Then, leaving home poor, he began farming on rented land in Perry Township, remaining on one farm fifteen years. In the spring of 1559, he came to this township: he and his brother Christian purchased 160 acres of land, which they ear ried on in partnership for some time, when he purchased his brother's interest, and has since resided on the farm. In August, 1859, Mr. Wefler married Ann Mary Smith, a native of Switzerland, born in June, 1831, daughter of John Smith and Susan Bucher. who came to Ohio in 1845. Mr. Wefler has ton children William B .. Sophia (Mrs. John Spuhler. of Massillon), Ann M. (Mrs. McPherson), Lucy, John, Simon, Elizabeth, Rosana, Clara E. and Daniel M .. all of this township. Mr. Wetler's brothers and sisters were Susanna, Eliz abeth, Christian. Samuel, Catharine, Mary and Jacob, who grew up to manhood and wo- manhood. Mr. Wefler is now one of the well- to-do farmers of the township, having 220

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acres of land, and choice farm buildings thereon; a member of the German Reformed Church.

J. B. WENDLING, farm and dairy; P. O. Massillon: was born Dec. 24, 1833, in Perry Township, and is the fourth son of a family of twelve children born to John Adam and Chris- tina (Ileld) Wendling; the former was born Nov. 15, 1804, in the Rhine country, son of Michael and Mary (Dabuse) Wendling, who had six children born to them. viz., John Adam, Henry, Valentine. Barbara. Elizabeth and Margaret. John Adam came to America in 1833 locating in Massillon July 10 of the same year: he was a locksmith and nail- maker, which vocation he followed for many years. His wife died April 23, 1869, having borne him twelve children Philip. Henry, Jacob. John, Elizabeth, Adam, Caroline and Christina, were those who grow up. Philip, Adam and Henry served in the late war. Henry was a member of the 3d Ohio Battery, and served three years and three days: he died at Nashville, Tenn. Adam was in the ISth Regulars, 2d Battalion, and served over four years, and was confined about fifteen months as a prisoner in Andersonville, Libby and at other points. Philip was a member of Co. A, 13th O. V. I., and served three months. Jacob B. learned the saddler's trade at Massillon, following the same about seven- teen years. Jan. 4, 1856, he set up in busi- ness for himself, continuing until February. 1864. when he engaged in farming. On Feb. 3, 1863, he married Mrs. Margaret Brechbill, born in 1827, in Westmoreland Co., Penn .. danghter of John and Nancy (Brinker) Brech- bill. Mr. Wendling has three children- Nancy J., Mary C. and Jacob J. Since 1875. he has been engaged in the dairy business, which he runs in connection with his farming. He is a member of the Imtheran Church: also of the I. O. O. F., and also of the Encamp- ment, of the Knights of Pythias: is a stanch Republican. He has 165 acres of land.

A. L. YOUNG, farmer; P. O. East Green- ville: is the fourth son and seventh child born to Cyrus and Margaret Young. He was born on the homestead, in Lawrence Township. April 7, 1859. Abram Lincoln Young was

raised to farming pursuits, and at the age of 16 took charge of the farm he now occupies, situated in Tuscarawas Township, consisting of 320 acres, which lies as follows: 160 being that of the northeast quarter of Sec. 17: the remainder is the northwest quarter of Sec. 16, all of which belonged to Cyrus Young, now deceased. Abraham was married, in Decem- ber, 1880, to Esther Hartel, who was born in Marshallsville, Wayne Co., Ohio, eldest dangh- ter of Lewis and Mary (Gensemer) Hartel, who are natives of Germany. They had three children born to them Esther, now Mrs. A. L. Young; Otto and Pearl May. He located on his farm in March, 1881. and is now engaged in the management of it.

CASPER J. ZIEGLER, blacksmith, West Brookfield; was born March 14, 1843, in Ba- varia, son of Casper J. Ziegler and Dorothy Fazer. The grandfather of our subject was named Sebastian Zeigler. The subject of these lines came to America with his parents in 1847, to Buffalo. N. Y. Six children were born to his parents, Casper being the eldest; the others, in order of their birth, were: Philip. Elizabeth. Helena, Wendling and Mary. His father was a weaver by occupa- tion, but his son Casper chose the trade of blacksmith, which he began learning at the age of 17; after its completion, he worked at Buffalo, Oil City and other places. His father and mother died in New York State, the former in 1866. his mother the year fol- lowing. After her death. he came to Ohio, locating in West Brookfield: soon after his arrival, he formed a partnership with Daniel Hemperly, which business association lasted until 1875, when Mr. Hemperly withdrew; since that time, he has continued the busi- ness at the same old stand. Sept. S. 1868, he married Agnes Sweetter, who was born in Switzerland Jan. 1, 1850, daughter of Nich- olas Sweetfer: this union has been blessed with five children Elizabeth, John, Philip, Rose and George. He was raised in the Catholic faith, and is a Democrat. Having seen the banefnl effects of intoxicating liquors, he has become strongly opposed to their use in any form. and votes Prohibition.

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THOMAS A. BARNES, farmer; P. O. | Co., when a lad; they located in Pike Tp., Waynesburgh. The grandfather of our subject, and were residents of that community the remainder of their lives. Jonas married in that locality Polly Bordner, and passed the greater portion of his life there; he died in Haneock Co .; his wife died in Sandy Tp., she was the mother of twelve children, of whom the following are now living-Esther, Mrs. Cox, a resident of Hancock Co .; Eli, Jacob, living in Canton Tp .; Ananias in Han- cock Co., and Martha, Mrs. Darr, also living in Canton Tp. Ananias was a soldier of the late war, serving about four years. Eli was born in Pike Tp., in December, 1823. Hle was reared and brought up upon a farm, and has made that occupation his life work. Commeneing life with no preuniary assistance he has accumulated a large tract of fertile and improved land, which is the direct result of honest and efficient industry. He now owns 450 acres, a portion of which lies in Pike Tp. Ilis land is cultivated to general farming, but he also gives a large share of attention to sheep-raising, usually shearing from two to three hundred annually. Mr. Brothers was united in marriage in 1853 to Miss Sarah Bowman, daughter of Henry Bowman, of Pike Tp. They have six children-John, now in Canton; Emma, Mrs. Sickafoose, in Pike Tp .; Cora, Curtis A., Hallie and Nannie. Mr. Brothers has been a resident and land-owner of the town- ship since 1848, when he purchased part of the land upon which he now lives. He has served the township as Trustee, and always takes a leading hand in matters of publie in- terest and importance. He, with his wife, is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Gen. Barnes, was a native of Ireland, where he married .Jane Parks; they omigrated to Amer- ica and first settled in Pennsylvania, subse- quently removing to Sandy Tp., where they re- mained until their deaths. They were parents of four children-Andrew, who died in lowa; Thomas, the father of our subject; Ann Beatty, now a resident of Carroll Co. and Robert, living in lowa. Thomas was born in Penn- sylvania, and came with his parents when they came to Ohio about 1824; he married Miss Ann Guiney, of Sandy Tp., and was en- gaged in agricultural pursuits in the town- ship until his death, in 1836; his wife is still living in Carroll Co. Their children are as follows-Elizabeth Calwell, living in Carroll Co .; Jane Sutton, a resident of Jefferson Co., and Thomas A. born in 1836, after the death of his father. His mother subsequently mar- ried Francis Brothers, and removed to Paris Tp., where our subject passed his early days. In 1862. he enlisted in Co. B. 104, O. V. I., and was in severe and active service until the elose of the war. In the fall of 1865, he married Emma H. Tritt, of Minerva, and in 1866, removed to Brown Tp., and en- gaged in farming, residing there until 1874, when he was elected to the responsible posi- tion of County Treasurer, he removed his family to Carrollton, and for four years faith- fully and honorab, y administered the affairs of that office. In 1879, he came to Sandy Tp., and purchased the Firestone farm, about one-half mile North of Waynesburgh, where he has since resided. He has 80 aeres of fine valley land, and has improved his place by an elegant and tasty residence Mr. Barnes is an efficient and practical man in all things, and deserving of the esteem and respret ac- corded him. They have one child, Henry F., at home.

ELI BROTHERS, farmer; P. O. Magnolia; is an extensive farmer of the township and a representative of an old pioneer family. Ifis father, Jonas Brothers, was a native of Penn- sylvania, and cam . with his parents to Stark

IRA BOWMAN, farmer ; P. O. Magnolia; is a son of John Bowman, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1802, and came to Pike T'p., when he was a boy, with his parents; he remained in that township until he was married to Lydia Whitner, of Bethlehem Tp., when he removed to Sandy Tp., and has been a resident there since, and until a few years ago engaged in farming; he is now living with his son, Henry, who has

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purchased the okl homestead farm, and is tak- ing care of his parents in their declining years; they have had seven children-five now living-Sarah Bonbrak, living in Indiana; John in California; Henry, Hannah Newton, a resident of Carroll county; and Eli; Lydia, died while young; Samuel was a volunteer in the U. S. Service in the 51st O. V. S; was taken prisoner at Chickamauga, and died in Andersonville prison; Eli was born in Sandy Tp., in 1845, and has been a resident of the township since; he has devoted his extire attention to agriculture, and is one of the suc- cessful and respected farmers of that section; he bought his present location in 1870; he has 100 acres of improved land, and cultivates it to general farming; he was also in the late service, enlisting in the 162nd O. N. G., and was with his company during its entire service; he was married in November, 1866, to Miss Emma J. Miller, a native of Tuscarawas Co .; they have three children liv- ing-Samuel M., Riley E., and Eli N. Mr. Bowman is now serving as one of the Town- ship Trustees, and has always been found upon the right side in matters of public improve- ment and education. Henry Bowman was born in Sandy Tp., in 1840; he is now farming the old homestead farm which he has recently purchased; he has 100 acres of the fertile land which lies adjacent to the "Sandy Valley," and does a general farming business; he has an extended army experience, being a mem- ber of the 51st O. V. I., and in active and arduous service for three years; he participated in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Atlanta, and all the battles of the Army of the Tennes- see; he was married in 1868 to Elizabeth A. Farber, of C'arroil Co .; they have four chil- dren-John F., Elizabeth, Franklin P., and Maggie M.

IRA D. BROWNSON, farmer, P. O. Waynesburgh ; is a representative of one of the old pioneer families who settled in Sandy Tp. at an early day. The father of our subject, Charles Brownson, came with his parents to the township, and was a resident of the township up to his death, which oc- curred in 1855. His mother's maiden name was Sarah Beyer ; her parents, Conrad and Margaret Beyer, were both natives of Penn- sylvania, and pioneers of Sandy Tp., locat-

ing, in 1812, in the Northern portion and where Conrad Beyer, jr., now resides; were residents there until their deaths. Sarah was born in Sandy Tp., in 1820; she was married to Charles Brownson, in 1847. Only two children now survive-Mar- garet, now the wife of Win. Shearer, and liv- ing in Sandy Tp., was married in 1860. Mr. Shearer is a son of Adam and Eliza Shearer, old settlers and residents of Osna- burg Tp., when William was born, in 1842; they have three children, Elnora, Ada and Eliza. Ira D. Brownson was born in Sandy Tp., in 1848; he has always been engaged in farming, and is now the owner of $3 acres, which is part of the land entered and cleared by his ancestors. He

was united in marriage in 1869, to Miss Eliza Baxter, of Carroll Co. They have three children-William, Wesley and Ira. Mrs. Brownson is living with her daughter Mar- garet, in Sandy Tp.

JAMES BOYD, farmer; P. O. Waynes- burgh; is a native of Ireland, where he was born in 1826. He emigrated to the United States, in 1846, landing in Philadelphia, where he remained for ten years; after which he went to the oil regions of Pennsylvania, re- maining there about five years, engaged in various occupations. In 1863, he came to Stark Co., and commenced farming, buy- ing the Blythe farm, near Waynesburgh, where he has since resided. Mr. Boya his devoted his entire attention to agriculture, iu which he has been eminently successful. He now owns 345 acres of land in the township, all of which is under a high state of cultiva- tion: and in location it cannot be excelled. He was married in Philadelphia, in 1850, to Miss Isabella Campbell. She died in 1875, leaving one child-McClure-who was married in 1879 to Miss Susan Richie; they have one son-James C. McClure is now living upon part of his father's farm, in Sandy Tp. Mr. Boyd was united to a second wife, Miss Cordelia Rogers, daughter of J. B. Rogers, of Sandy Tp., in 1826. They are both mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Boyd is a conscientious and honored citizen, and an exalted member of the community in which he resides.

EDWARD BOORY, deceased; was horn in Switzerland in 1814, and emigrated

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to America with his parents when he was ten years of age; they located upon a farm near Minerva, where his early days were passed. At the age of 16, he com- menced to learn the Tanners' trade in a Tan- nery near Minerva, subsequently working for Judge Greenwood, at Paris; from there he went to St. Louis, where he worked for some time, finally returning to Ohio, and embarking in a business venture for himself, going into partnership with a man named Kugel, at Mi- nerva. In March, 1818, he came to Waynes- burgh, and bought out a small Tannery from John Souser, which he enlarged and im- proved; he established a large and successful business, and accumulated a handsome prop- erty, all of which was seeured by his industry and good business management. He was an honored and respected citizen, and served as a member of the Common Council, and took a leading interest in the schools and education. He was a member of the Waynesburgh Masonic Lodge, serving as Treasurer of that body for some years. He was a member of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Boory was united in marriage in 1846, in Minerva, to Miss Annis Anderson. They had five children, only three of whom are now living -- William., Mary Poole and Cynthia Hewitt, all residents of Waynesburgh. Mr. Boory died in Waynesburgh, Oct. 14th, 1878; his wife still survives him. Wm. Boory was born in Waynesburgh, in 1851, and learned his trade with his father, in his carlier years; he was engaged in partnership with him for five years previous to his death, after which he succeeded him in the business which is now owned and operated by him. lle was married in 1874, to Miss Mattie Clark, of Wavnes- burgh. He is now serving the township as Treasurer, and has been a member of the Corporation Council since his father's death. J. M. BYE, physician and surgeon; Waynesburgh; is a native of Ohio, born in Hanover Township, Columbiana Co., March 2, 1835. His father being a farmer, our subject passed his earlier years upon the farm. He acquired a good education, attending the Union Schools at New Lisbon and Hanover, becoming a teacher at the latter place in the Union school. He followed teaching for five vears, receiving pay one of those years for thirteen months service. In 1858, having

decided upon the profession of medicine, he entered the office of Dr. John Yates, of Ilano- ver, and began the study of his life-work. Dr. Bye is a graduate of the University of Michigan, and received his diploma at Ann Arbor in 1863. He entered immediately upon the practice of his profession at Mechanics- town, Carroll Co., where he remained two years; and then, after one month's service in the hospital at Frederick City, M.L., removed to Waynesburgh, where he has been in con- tinuous practice up to the present writing, 1881). Ile wis united in marriage in 1863 to Miss Mary E. Keith, daughter of J. G. Keith, Esq., of t'anton. They have two children- Miss Carrie B., attending school in Canton, and Joseph K., aged seven years. Dr. Bye's parents were of Quaker descent; his father died in Columbiana Co. in 1848, his mother surviving until 1880. Dr. Bve is a member of the County Medical Association, and served as Vice President of that body the past year; and is also a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders of Waynesburgh. He is one of the leading physicians of the county, and an intelligent and esteemed member of the community in which he resides. He, with his wife, is a member of the Disciples' Church of Waynesburgh.

RICHARD BLYTHE, deceased, was born in Fayette Co., Pa., in 1808; he was a son of Henry and Sarah Blythe, who emigra- ted to Jefferson Co., ()., about 1812, where they located some land and remained resi- dents. Here Richard passed his early life. He came to Sandy Tp., about 1832, and pur- chased what is now the Boyd farm, and began farming operations there. Ile was united in marriage May 5, 1836, to Miss Margaret Robertson, who is a native of Pennsylvania, and came with her parents to Ohio in 1822, at which time she was two years old. They remained upon that farmn until 1864, when it was disposed of to James Boyd, and they then removed to near Mapleton, purchasing a farm known as the John Shearer farm. Here they continued residents until his death, which occurred May 14, 1868. He served as Town- ship Trustee, and was an honored member of society, and a conscientious christian and mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Blythe remained upon the Mapleton farm for three years after his death, when she removed to

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Waynesburgh, where she is now pleasantly situated. They had nine children, as follows -Sarah J. McKonkey, of Mapleton; Eleanor Thompson, Brown Tp .; Ann E., deceased; John C., a member of 19th O. V. I., who was killed in service at the battle of Stone River; Usher Criswell, Canton Tp .; Alice Dougherty, Columbus, O .; James D; Laura L. and Mary E.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 143

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