History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 146

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

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Robertson, natives of Ireland; they emigrated to Ohio in 1821, and settled in that portion of Sandy Tp. which has since been added to Carroll Co., Brown Tp., where his father loca- ted some 600 aeres of land, and was an exten- sive farmer until his death, which occurred in April, 1829; his mother's death occurred in June following. They were the parents of eight children, of whom William was the see- ond; five of the children are now living- James, in Sandy Tp .; and David, in Carroll Co .; Margaret Blythe, and Eliza Jane in this township. In 1843 William made a purchase of 130 acres near Waynesburgh, where he re- sided, engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1855, when he removed to Waynesburgh, where he has since resided; retired from ac- tive labor, his chief business since his resi- dence there has been in the lumber trade. Ile was united in marriage in 1847 to Miss Is- abella J. Melnlyn. Mr. Robertson has served the township in many and various offices of trust and honor; he was a Trustee of the Town- ship for a score of years, and in educational affairs has taken an active and leading inter- est, serving upon the School Board for many years. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to well-deserving enterprises, and is a most respected and honored citizen. In pol- ities he is Republican, and has been one since the formation of the party. In religion he worships with the Presbyterians.

JOHN B. ROGERS, farmer, P. O. Waynes- burgh; is one of the solid, substantial farmers of Sandy Tp., whose prosperity is due solely to his individual energy, perseverance and indus- try. Mr. Rogers is a native of the " Emerald Isle," where he was born in 1813. His parents John and Margaret (Hamilton) Rogers em- igrated to America when he was 3 years old, and settled in New York for two years. after which they continued their travels until they reached Ohio, locating in Coshocton Co., where his father farmed until 1827, when they removed to Sandy Tp., remaining there, how- ever, only two years, when they again removed, settling in Brown Tp., Carroll Co., where they continued to reside for the re- mainder of their days; his father died in 1860; his mother, in 1866. Our subject com- menced life upon his father's farm, where he remained until he attained the age of If, when he commenced to learn the blacksmith's

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trade with A. Silvers, of Waynesburgh. This education and a member of the common coun- cil. He is a prominent Mason, belonging to the Waynesburgh Lodge, of which he has occu- pied the chair of Master, and in various other offices of the order. IIas five children -- Pau- line, Clara E., Maggie A., Wm. K. and Jen- nie C. occupation he followed for about twenty years in Waynesburgh. In 1849 he purchased 134 acres of land of A. Halter, located about three-and-a-half miles out upon the Canton road. Here Mr. Rogers has since resided, improving his farm in buildings and fences until it has become a model of neatness and RAIDEL & BLYTHE, dry goods and groceries; Waynesburgh. This is the lead- ing dry goods house of Waynesburgh. It is composed of two experienced gentlemen, who have been in mercantile pursuits for years, and understand how to conduct and manage a successful business. The firm was organ- ized in March, 1878, and has been rapidly in- creasing in public favor and in its extended trade. Messrs. Raidel & Blythe carry a complete line of dry good, groceries, boots and shoes, and a general line of merchandise; also are extensive dealers in country produce. They have an excellent location and are cour- teous and honorable business men. comfort. He added to his original purchase until he attained over 200 acres, 50 of which he has given his son James C. He was mar- ried in 1839 to Miss Eleanor Creighton, daugh- ter of James Creighton, a pioneer and old resident of Stark Co. She was born in Sandy Tp. They have had six children-William P., died June 25, 1829; he was a young law- yer of great promise, and was rapidly achiev- ing distinction in his chosen profession in Cleveland, where he had commenced his practice; his untimely death, in all probabil- ity, cut short a career of great brilliancy, and proved a severe blow to the bereaved parents; James C., now managing the Hamilton House WM. A. STRAYER, hardware; Waynes- burgh; is one of the leading business men of Waynesburgh. He was born in Carroll Co., Ohio, in 1842; his parents are Jacob and Eliz- abeth (Jenkins) Strayer, both natives of Jef- ferson Co., Ohio. They moved to Carroll Co. in 1831, where they now reside; the father is engaged in agricultural pursuits and is an ex- tensive land owner. They were parents of eight children, six of whom are now living; the subject of this sketch being the youngest. William, passed his early years upon the farm, and at the age of twenty years com- menced teaching, which he only continued at for two terms. In 1868 he came to Waynes- burgh and embarked in trade in the hard- ware line; to this business he has from that time forward devoted his exclusive attention, and has established a successful trade. For ten years Mr. H. S. Moses was associated with him in business, at the end of which period Mr. Moses disposed of his interest and re- moved to Mansfield, remaining there, how- ever, only one year, when he returned and repurchased one-half interest, which he still retains. They carry a full and complete line of hardware and are doing a leading business. Mr. Moses now resides in Canton, where Moses & Strayer have another hardware es- tablishment under the firm name of Moses, of Waynesburgh, and John H. at home; Cor- delia, wife of James Boyd, Esq., Sandy Tp .; Zipporah Griffith, living in Carroll Co., and Alice Robertson, also a resident of Carroll Co. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are members of the Presbyterian Church in which he is an Elder. WM. RAIDEL, merchant; Waynesburgh; is one of the leading merchants in the southern portion of Stark county. Mr. Raidel is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1828. He married there, in 1851, Miss Augusta Kundze, and in 1852 emigrated to America. In 1855 he came to Magnolia, and embarked in a woolen mill enterprise, re- maining there about eight years. In 1864, he removed to Waynesburgh, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, clerking a short time for J. Ranne & Co., and subsequently for R. B. Hamilton. He then became a member of the firin of Grays, Raidel & Shorts, which was afterwards changed to Raidel & Shorts. In March, 1878, he associated with him in busi- ness, Mr. James D. Blythe, under the firm name of Raidel & Blythe; they have since been in business together. While a resident of Magnolia he was elec ed Justice of the Peace, which office he held for twelve years, and after an interval of four years was again elected, and held it up to the present time. He has also served as clerk of the board of ; Couch & Strayer. Mr. Straver has served

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as Councilman and Township Treasurer, and is also the agent of the Union Express Co. Ho was united in marriage, in 1810, to Miss Flora E. Couch, of Waynesburgh; they have three children: Edward S., Frank C. and Oliver. Mr. Strayer is a public-spirited and progress- ive citizen, and an able and successful business manager.

C. H. SLUTZ, hardware ; P. O. Waynes- burgh; is a native of Ohio, born in Tuscara- was Co., in 1846. His grandfather's family consisted of eighteen children-twelve boys and six girls. Nine of them are now living, the youngest being 62 years ohl. His parents were Joshua and Mary Magdalene Slutz- residents of Pike Tp., where his father still resides; his mother died about 1858. Charles began life assisting upon his father's farm until he attained 20 years. His educa- tion was commenced in the district schools, and finished at Mt. Union College-teaching school in winter sessions to pay for his tuition while there. When 22 years of age he started for the West, and while in Kansas, enlisted in Co. A, 8th Kansas, U. S. service, and was upon the frontier one year looking after the Indians, under Sheridan and Custer. Their route was down through the Indian Territory into Texas, and was replete with interest and excitement. One of the especial features of his trip was the rescue from captiv- ity of two white girls, who had been captured in Northern Kansas. Upon his return he lo- cated in Kansas, being employed in the office- of a land agency, remaining in the State, in all, four years. He then returned to Ohio and taught school in Pike Tp., three terms. In 1875 he came to Waynesburgh, and was a teacher in the union schools there for three years, at the expiration of which time he entered into the hardware trade, at which he is still successfully engaged. Ile was associ- ated in partnership with T. B. Newhon until March 5, 1881. Mr. Shitz carries a large stock of goods in shelf and heavy hardware, paints, oils agricultural implements, etc., etc. He is now serving as Justice of the Peace, and a mem- ber of the present School Board. Is a member of the Masonic lodge, and was Captain of the Waynesburgh militia at the time of its disband- mont. He was married in April, 1875, to Miss Jennie Huscroft, of Steubenville, (. Child- ren-Thomas W., Olive K., and Addie J.

PETER SHERER, farmer ; P. O. Magno- lia ; was born in France in 1828, and emigra- ted to America with his parents when about 20 years of age; they located in Pike Tp., remaining there several years, and then removing to Canton Tp., where his parents died. Peter hogan life as a farm laborer, working by the month and year until 1855, when he married Miss Caroline Kinright ; her father was from Maryland, and an carly settler of Sandy Tp., where he died. After his mar- riage, Peter began farming operations for himself in Sandy Tp., where he remained un- til October, 1880, when he removed across the line into Carroll Co., where he now re- sides, and is engaged in farming. He has devoted his time entirely to farming, at which he has been very successful, and accumu- lated a large tract of land ; he owns 200 acres in Carroll Co., where he resides, and 320 acres in Sandy Tp., which is operated by his sons, John and Michael. His wife died in Decem- ber, 1875, leaving nine children-John, born 1857 ; Michael, born 1858, in Sandy Tp .; Em- ma, Alice, Mary, William, Amos, George and Lydia. They make a specialty of raising sheep, cattle, horses, and stock-farming gen- erally.

GEORGE C. WELCH, physician and sur- geon, Waynesburgh; was born in Harrison Co. O., Sept. 10, 1838; his parents were Willian and Isabella (Crawford) Welch; his father, whose ancestors came over in the Mayflower, was a native of New York, and about the year 1803 emigrated to Ohio, settling in Jefferson Co., near Steubenville, and afterward in Harri- son Co .; he was first cousin of our late lamented minister to Great Britain, Hon. John Welch, of Philadelphia, President of the Centennial Ex- position, and, on his mother's side, a cousin to President Z. Taylor. Our subject in his boy- hood enjoyed the educational facilities offered by the common schools of his native place; later he attended the well known New Hagerstown (Ohio) Academy, and obtained while at this institution a good practical edu- cation. Before he reached the age of eight- een his father died, and from that time he was thrown upon his own resources; at the age of 20 years he began to teach school. and after having taught for a time in Carroll Co. with good success, he followed the same business for about a year in Missouri; upon

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the breaking out of the rebellion, he returned to Ohio, when he resumed his occupation as teacher. During his course of preparation for the medical profession his expenses were met by his remuneration as teacher; in 1862, he placed himself under the tutelage of Dr. G. M. Elliott, of New Hagerstown, and for about three years devoted himself closely to study, when not occupied by his duties as in- structor; he attended lectures at the Charity Hospital Medical College at Cleveland-now the medical department of the University of Wooster, from which he graduated in 1870. Dr. Welch immediately began practice at Kilgore, Carroll Co., where he remained one year, and immediately after he located for one year at Carrollton, Ohio, where he received a fair share of patronage. While at this place he was commissioned by Governor Brough, under the commutation law, military sur- geon of Carroll Co., with rank of Major, com- mission to run three years from May, 1865; he next settled at Mechanicstown, Carroll Co., where for thirteen years he enjoyed a large and successful practice; in April, 1878, he located in Waynesburgh, O., where he still resides, and now is receiving a larger patron- age than any other physician in that place. He has served as Member of the School Board, both at Mechanicstown and Waynes- burgh, and has been connected with the l'res- byterian church for about eighteen years. Dr. Welch married in 1861, Abigail Amanda Hine, of Missouri, originally from Trumbull Co., Ohio. From this union have been born five children, four of whom are now living. The oldest son, William A. Welch, is studying medicine with his father. Dr. Welch's prac- tice in Waynesburgh has, both in successful treatment and in extensive patronage, placed him at the head of his profession. All laud- able, public enterprises receive his support. In his intercourse with people, he is gentle- manly and courteons, and these qualities, added to his reputation as a physician, rightly place him among the leading citizens of his locality. (From Biographical Cyclopædia of Ohio).

WILLIAM WIREBAUGH, blacksmith ; Waynesburgh ; is a son of John and Eliz- abeth (Bechtel) Wirebaugh, both natives of Stark Co., where they were married and lived their entire lives. He was by trade a

plasterer, and also engaged in teaming to Pittsburgh when the country was new. His first wife died when William was quite young, leaving ten children, seven of whom are now living ; he subsequently married the widow Whaler. At the time of his death, he was residing upon his farm in Nimishillen Tp .; his death occurred in December, 1877. Our subject was raised upon a farm until the age of seventeen, when he enlisted in Co. I., 19th O. V. I., and was in all the active service that his regiment passed through ; this regiment was called the "Boy Regiment," as it was mainly composed of youths under age. The " Boys," however, passed through the battles of Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Stone River, Mis- sion Ridge, Chickamauga, Atlanta and many others, leaving an honorable and distinguished record. In the battle before Atlanta, in 1864, William was wounded, and confined to the hospital for a year ; upon his recovery, he was transferred to the Veteran Reserve, and sent to Illinois ; while there, his company had the honor of guarding, in Springfield, the last resting-place of the illustrious martyr, Abra- ham Lincoln. He remained there about four months, and there received his discharge, ranking at the time as Orderly Sergeant. Upon his return to his home, he engaged in burning lime upon the home farm, for one season, and then commeneed to learn his trade, in Marlborough Tp., where he remained about four years, setting up and running his first shop there. He next removed to C'an- ton, and was employed in the Agricultural Works of C. Russell & Co., for four years, after which he removed to Waynesburgh, where he has since resided, and has been con- ducting a profitable business. Mr. Wire- baugh is an esteemed citizen of Waynes- burgh, and ranks as one of its most honorable business men. He has one child-Maudie May.

DOUGLAS WILSON, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Douglas Wilson, who was born near Frederick, Md., in 1278; his parents emigrated to Washington Co., Pa., when he was only three years of age; they remained in that locality for the remain- der of their lives. Douglas, Sr., was married in that county to Osie Hinds, and emigrated to Stark Co., in 1811, settling, March 20th of that year, in the southern portion of Osnaburg

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Tp., where they continued until their deaths. united in marriage in Sandy Tp., and immedi- ately settled upon the farm now owned by their son, James J., in Sandy Tp., where the father died in 1826, and the mother in 1872. They had eleven children in all, six of whom are now living-George, a resident of Osna- burg Tp., was in the 100 days service during the late war; Christina, Michael, James J., who served, also, 100 days in the army, Cath- arine and Martha Crestine are residents, all, on Sandy Tp. Michael Welker was born if Sandy Tp., in 1838: he remained upon the home farm until 1861, when he answered the eall of his country and went forth to bat- tle for its liberties. He enlisted as a private in the 19th O. V. 1., and was in all of the severe and active engagements of his regiment during a period of three years; he participated in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Mission Ridge and in many of the engagements of the Atlanta cam- paign; upon his return to his home he re- mained upon the old homestead farm until 1868, when he was united in wedlock to Miss Mary Swan, of Pike Tp. In 1874 they moved upon their present location, and have been continuous residents there since. They have two children, Theodore and Leona. Mr. Welker has 133 acres of land which is finely improved. In 1876 he erected a large and commodious barn, and in 1879 an elegant and sightly residence. Mr. Welker's entire prop- erty shows marks of wise-handed skill and practical industrv. They wer for many years members of the Methodist Church, and exemplary members of society: his death was in 1846, and his wife's remainder of their lives were passed. The in 1854; thirteen children were in this family -James, died in 1828 upon the old farm; Ben- jamin living in Osnaburg Tp .; Nancy, de- ceased; Ro rt, living in Mapleton; Isaac, died in Wo d Co., O .: Douglas; Osie Elson, wife of John Elson, of Sandy Tp .; Phebe Yohe, living in Osnaburg Tp .; Sarah Kinney, deceased; John, living in Indiana; and two infants deceased. Douglas, Jr., was born in Osnaburg Tp. in 1812, and was a resident and assistant upon the homestead farm until 28 years of age, when he went to Columbiana and commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Silvers, with whom he was under instruc- tion for three years. He then returned to his home and commenced the practice of his pro- fession, and also giving some attention to farming. After his father's death he, with his brother Peter, operated the old homestead until 1865, when he disposed of his interest there, and removed to Sandy Tp., buying the old Brownson farm, where he has since resi- ded. He has 160 acres of land, which he supervises, having given up the practice of medieine, in which for many years he was ac- tively and successfully engaged. Mr. Wil- son was married April 13, 1845, to Miss Jean- ette Brownson, daughter of Win. Brownson, a native of New York State, and resident of Sandy Tp., from 1840 up to his death. They have seven children living-Josephine Adams; Dency Baum; Lycurgus, a resident of Louis- ville: Chas. W., Win. D., Phobe S., and U. S. Grant; a daughter Ann, died at the age of 20 years. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are okl and esteemed members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Wilson is always to be found upon the progressive side in matters of public advance- ment, endeavoring to promote the best inter- ests of the community.

MICHAEL R. WELKER, farmer, P. O. Waynesburgh; is a son of Wm. and Sarah Faulk) Welker; his father was a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., and emigrated to Stark Co. with his parents, who located in Pik- Tp. at an early day; his mother was born in New Jersey, and came with her parents in pioneer times, settling in Sandy Tp. upon the farm that Michael now owns. They were

RICHARD E. WILSON, farmer and sur- veyor; P. O. Waynesburgh. The Wil- son family are of Scotch descent. Doug- las Wilson, grandfather of our subject, was born in Maryland, in 1978; married in June, 1801, to Osie Hinds, who was born in New Jersey, in 1182. They came to Ohio in 1811, and became residents of Osnaburg Tp., re- maining there until their deaths. They had eleven children. Robert, father to Richard, was born in Washington Co., Pa., in October, 1807: married in Osnaburg Tp., in September, 1830, Charity Elson; they have resided in that township up to the present writing, and are the parents of eleven children, right now liv- ing. Richard was the second child and oldest son, born Sept. 10, 1834. He assisted upon the farm until he attained his majority. He

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was married Feb. 7, 1856, to Miss Matilda Faulk, daughter of Andrew Faulk, of Sandy Tp .; she is a native of Sandy Tp., born May 12, 1836. After his marriage, he farme 1 at home and taught school winter sessions for three years, and then removed to Mt. Union, and attended college for two years. He then removed to Mapleton, and was engaged in mercantile business there about six years, and after farming one year, returned to Mt. Union, and engaged in mercantile pursuits there, and continued the finishing of his college course in 18:0. While there he was elected County Surveyor of and removed to Canton, where he resided three years. In 1874 he purchased his present farming location in Sandy Tp., where he has since resided, engaged in surveying, farming, and operating and dealing in stock. He owns 160 acres of land situate in the northern portion of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have had seven children, five of whom are now living-Andrew T., born De- cember, 1856, died in 18:0; Cora P., born Oc- tober, 1858, died January, 1859; Idla May, born May, 1860; Robert F., born July, 1862; David B., born September, 1865; Ed. S., born March, 1868, and George N., born April, 1871. Mr. Wilson was a member of a Home Guard Co., of Osnaburg Tp., and in 1864 was called out with his company, and served four months, returning as Captain of the 162d Regiment, O. N. G. He has served as Township Assessor of Osna- burg Tp., and is one of the intelligent and progressive farmers of Sandy Tp.

JOHN S.WELKER, farmer; P. O.Waynes- burgh; is a son of Michael and Nancy (Stahl) Welker; the former, a native of Sandy Tp. (his parents being very early settlers), was a land-owner and resident until his death, which occurred in 1827. His mother's people were from Pennsylvania, emigrating to Stark Co. in early times; her father used to team from Massillon to Baltimore, before the railroad was built. He finally removed to the west, where he died; his mother's death wasin 1880, leaving three children - John S., Henry W., living in Fostoria, and Mrs. Olive G. Jack- man, a resident of Sandy Tp., and of the old homestead farm. The subject of this sketch was born in Sandy Tp., in December, 1845; has always been a resident there, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was married in March, 1869, to Miss Francesca Muckley, of

Sandy Tp. They have three children-James A., Wesley M., and Howard M. He is oper- ating 160 acres of land, 140 of which he owns. Michael Welker served as Justice of the Peace, for several years; he was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, as was also his w fe, who was a licensed exhorter, and they visited and traveled through several states, attending camp meetings and revivals, serving the Master until he called them unto himself, in the prime of their lives, " only remembered by what they have done."

B. WINGERTER, jeweler and under- taker; Waynesburgh; was born in Alle- gheny Co., Pa., in 1850. He is a son of Martin and Cecilia (Hegner) Wingerter, who became residents of Carroll Co. in 1855, where they still reside, his father following the occupation of a farmer. Our subject com- menced to learn the carpenter's trade, at the age of 19, which occupation he has followed, to a certain extent, ever since. He became a resident of Waynesburgh, in 1869, and has remained there since. He began business operations in the line he is now engaged at, in 1848. His start was in chromos, picture frames, etc., establishing a large and still increasing trade in that branch, and in Decem- ber, 1879, added a large line of jewelry, watches, clocks and silverware, making a spe- vialty in repairing watches and jewelry. In February, 1881, he bought out Glessner's un- dertaking business, and is now enlarging, and intends to give this branch his particular atten- ion. He was married in October, 1878, to Miss Elizabeth Highlands, of Magnolia; they have one child-Vida L. Mr. Wingerter is an ener- getic and pushing business man, and will doubtless achieve a prosperous business fu- ture.

J. J. WELKER, farmer; P. O. Waynes- burgh; is a son of William and Mary Faulk Wolker; was born in Sandy Tp. in 1839 and has always been a resident of the township and engaged in farming. He was in the late service, enlisting in the 162d O. N. G. and in the U. S. service about four months. He was united in marriage Oct. 13, 1819, to Miss Sarah A. Kimmel, of Carroll Co., where her parents were residents and early settlers; they have three children-Nettie M., Thomas J. and Katherine M. M. Mr. Welker has given considerable attention to stoek opera-

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 146

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