History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 163

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

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Helen is the wife of William Whitacre and lives in Cleveland. Flora is single, and re- sides with her mother on the old home farm, adjoining the village of Marlborough. In conclusion, we can say that Mr. Pennock was a man among men, and beloved by all. His family are among the most highly esteemed of the township.

WILLIAM PENNOCK, farmer and stock- dealer; P. O. Marlborough. The Pennock family of Marlborough Tp., are of English descent, and they trace their genealogy back to the Revolution, justly styled "glorious, " of 1688, which expelled the family of Stu- art from the throne; defined and firmly estab- lished the principles of the constitution, and introduced a liberal, tolerant and really re- sponsible system of government under the great deliverer William III, Prince of Orange. The first one of that name that comes to no- tice is Christopher Pennock, in 1690. During the Catholic Church disturbances he enlisted in the English army, and was an active par- ticipant in the battle of the Boyne. After the war he came with his family to America, and died in Philadelphia in 1701. His wife was Mary Collett, of County Tipperary, Ire- land, and they were parents of three children -Joseph, Nathaniel and Anne. The two sons, when young men, became merchantmen, and during the trouble between England and France, were captured on a return voyage and made prisoners of war. Joseph finally made his escape, but Nathaniel, never being heard of afterwards, is supposed to have been lost at sea, after making his escape. Anne never married, but died in Kingston, Jamaica. Jo- seph married Mary Levis, of Derby, Eng., and by her had a family of twelve. Joseph came with his father, Christopher, to the Uni- ted States, and being followers of William Penn, were given by that world renowned man, a large tract of land in Chester Co., Pa. The third child of Joseph and Mary Pennock, was the great-grandfather of Wil- liam Pennock, of Marlborough, his name be- ing also William. This man married Mary Chamberlain, who died after being married about six months, and he then married a Miss Alice Mendenhall. To this union there was born a large family, among them being the second William Pennock, who, in early years, formed an attachment with Mary Martin, an

Irish girl, much against his parents' wishes. To prevent their union he was sent to Eng- land, and after a residence there of one year returned, and finally was married to the one who was the cause of his banishment from America. Soon after this alliance, he and wife moved to what is now Roanoke Co., Va., where they remained happily a number of years. They were parents of eight children -John, William, Moses, Jane, Alice, Phoebe, Mary and Hannah. Being strictly opposed to slavery, as all true "Friends " are, this man and wife and a portion of his family, emigra- ted to Ohio in about 1808 locating in Marl- borough Tp., Stark Co., where they early became identified with that township's history. His son William was the father of the subject of this biography. He did not come to Ohio with his parents, but throwing aside the re- ligion of his fathers became a large slave- holder in his native State. In January, 1826, he came to Stark Co., Ohio, and from this place moved to Illinois in 1837, where he af- terward died. His wife was Catharine Boone, by whom he had nine children-John, de- ceased; Elizabeth, Isaac; George, deceased; Mary, deceased; Parmelia, Jane, William and Henry, deceased. William, our subject, and the last of that name, was born in Roanoke Co., Va., in 1819. In 1850 he married Sarah Brantingham, and by her has one son-Frank- lin, who is a successful physician of Marl- borough. Dr. Pennock was married Sept. 2", 1880, to Isabell McCallum. The Pennock family is widely known in Stark Co., and there is no family that commands more re- spect and esteem than they.

A. ROUDABUSH, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Marlborough ; was born in Marlborough Tp., Stark Co., O., Nov. 4, 1833. He is one in the following family born to Jacob and Es- ther (Harmony) Roudabush-Elizabeth, Cyrus, Abraham, Sarah, Benjamin, Hannah and John, The father came with his parents to the coun- ty previous to 1812, but the precise date is not known. They were early pioneers in Marlborough Tp., and here Mr. Roudabush lived and died. He was a hard-working and sober citizen. He was born about 1807, and died about 1841. Abraham Roudabush re- ceived but a limited education in youth, and when about 18 years old went to Canton to learn the carpenter's trade. After serving an

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apprenticeship, he worked around until March, 185%, when he went to New York and took the steamer " Illinois" for California. After crossing the Isthmus of Panama. he took pas- sage on board the " John L. Stephens," and, after a prosperous voyage, arrived in San Francisco. On his arrival he found himself among strangers, hundreds of miles from home, and with only $20 to call his own. He soon hired out in the mines for $45 per month, his only shelter being the cabin of a man who bad murdered his wife a short time previous, and then blew his own brains out, the ceiling and walls being frescoed with brain matter when Mr. Roudabush first commenced living in the cabin. After two months' mining he hired out to harvest, and afterward hired out for six months longer to the same man. He then rented and carried on his employer's farm for about two years. During the fall of 1860 the silver excitement in Nevada was at its height, and Mr. Roudabush determined to go to Virginia City. He there met an old California friend who had a saw-mill, and with him Mr. Roudabush worked at the rate of $65 per month until 1863, when he and five others went to Austin-160 miles east of Vir- ginia City-where there was reported to be | rich "diggins ;" but not meeting with the success at mining he wished, he purchased a hay ranch on Rees River, and, hay being high, he and his companions cut sixty tous, which they disposed of at $120 per ton. In 1865 he and another went to Salt Lake, and there purchased 400 head of cattle, and, driv- ing these back, would winter them over on what was known as Grass Valley, and then sell such as they desired, making a nice profit, and keep the remainder, with which to con- tinue their cattle ranch. They continued at this until 1872, realizing a handsome revenue from their labors. He then sold out his inter- ests in Grass Valley for $15,000, and, with the Sheriff of Austin, went to Kansas and bought up a large drove of Texas cattle. They took these back to Nevada and sold them out at a nice profit. They continued at this until 1875, when Mr. Roudabush returned home to his native place, and has settled down in life. His life in the West was fraught with perils and hardships. The last return trip he made from Kansas to Nevada, the coach in which he and seven others took passage was

halted about eleven o'clock at night by high- waymen, with the command to " Halt "" " Get out !" " Hands up !" Mr. Roudabush was relieved of a fine watch that had cost him $210, but by some singular accident he man- aged to save his money, some $95. This was one of the most interesting episodes in the life of Mr. Roudabush, and we regret we can- not give it in detail. On his return to Marl- borough Tp. in 1875, he purchased 160 acres on Spe. 15, and his present occupation is farm- ing and stock-raising. He has been twice married. IFis present wife's maiden name was Mary Richard, to whom he was married in 1875. By her he has three children-Nel- lie, Harvey, and one as yet unnamed. Mr. Roudabush is an excellent practical farmer, and a Democrat in politics.

E. R. ROYER, merchant and harness- maker; New Baltimore; was born in Lake Tp., Dec. 1, 1842. Ile is a grandson of Joseph Royer, and son of Abraham and Re- becca (Ulrich) Rover, who were parents of seven children-Emanuel R., Anna, Jesse, William, Sophia, Susan and Maria. The father was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., in 1816. In about 1837, he came with his pa- rents to Lake Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, where he engaged in farming, and continued in this occupation until his death, which occurred in March, 1879. His widow has since married again, and she is the wife of John Smith. Emanuel Royer passed his youth and early manhood on the farm, during which time he received a good common-school education. Feb. 4th, 1865, he enlisted as Color Guard in the 19Ist Reg. O.V.I., and was discharged in September the same year. In 1866 he was uni- ted in marriage with Miss Adaline Bair, and to this union were born two children-Elgar A. and Ira 1. Soon after his marriage Mr. Royer began the harness-making business in Hart- ville, at which place he resided until 1869, when he came to New Baltimore, opening a small hardware store in connection with har- ness-making. Since that time he has enlarged his store, and now does a general business in groceries, provisions, etc., in connection with his trade. Mr. Royer is a teacher of several terms, experience. Ile and wife are mem- bers of the Disciples' Church, and he is a Re- publican in politics. He has held various township offices, and is at present a Notary

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Public, giving prompt attention to any busi- ness in that line entrusted to his care.

DANIEL SMITH, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Marlborough; was born in what is now Blair Co., Pa., Nov. 15, 1823. He is a son of Caleb and Susan (Hoover) Smith, who were parents of eleven children-Samuel, Henry, Elizabeth, Daniel, Catharine, John, Mary, Jacob, Susan, Annie and George W. Of these only five are now living, Caleb Smith, the father, was a native of Germany, and came with his parents to America when he was but a small boy. They first settled in Maryland; but afterwards moved into Pennsylvania, where his parents both died. The farm which they purchased in Blair Co., proved to be un- derlaid with valuable iron-ore deposits, but by rascality their title to the property was disputed, and owing to some flaw in the rec- ords they were compelled to give up their right to the homestead. While in Blair Co., Caleb married our subject's mother, and in 1829, with property only to the value of about $200, they emigrated to Ohio, leaving their former home in the hands of the unprincipled parties who had taken it from them. They located on Sec. 22, Marlborough Tp., Stark Co., where they again started in life. Mr. Smith was an industrious man, and respected by his neighbors. He died in the fall of 1858, and his widow in 1880. Daniel Smith was raised as a farmer's boy and also assisted his father in the shoe-shop. He received a common-school education, and was married to Sarah Sceley in August, 1853, by whom he had five children-Salome A., Jemima E., Sarah M., Elmer E. and Edwin L. Mrs. Smith was a kind and loving wife, and an affectionate mother. She died in the spring of 1877. Mr. Smith was married the second time to Mrs. Maria Royer, widow of Stephen Royer, and daughter of Mr. Long. Mr. Smith has lived the principal part of his life in Stark Co., Ohio. He is an industrious, intelligent, well-read citizen. He is a Democrat in poli- tics, and owns 260 acres of excellent farming land in Marlborough Tp.

CHRISTIAN SEACHRIST, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. New Baltimore; was born in Columbiana Co,, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1814. His parents were Jacob and Christina (Folk) Seachrist, and his grandfather Seachrist was a native of Germany. When he came to the Uni-

ted States is not definitely known, but it was previous to the Revolutionary War. Hesettled in Maryland, and went to farming, and when Great Britain by her tyrannical rule thought to quench the spirit of independence in the breasts of the American people by war, Mr. Seachrist bravely enlisted in the cause of the Colonies, and for three years fought for his country'srights. Jacob Seachrist, his son and the father of Christian, our subject, was born and raised in Maryland. Soon after his marriage with Christina Folk, Jacob Seachrist moved into Pennsylvania, but enterprise and the inducement of bettering his circumstances caused his emigration to Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1814. That county at that time was nearly all woods, with here and there, at con- siderable distance apart, little log cabins that the early pioneers had erected in the midst of a small clearing; and with bears, wolves and various wild animals surrounding them, Mr. Seachrist and family commenced life in the wilderness. Mr. Seachrist started in life a poor boy, dependent on his own exertions. llis aim and course in life was to deal hon- estly with his neighbors. He was a hard- working, sober and industrious citizen, looked up to and respected by all those with whom he came in contact. He was a Democrat, a member of the Lutheran Church, and he died about 1831. Christian Seachrist was raised on the home farm until fifteen years old, when he learned the carpenter's trade, but not lik- ing that he turned his attention to tanning, at which business he worked ten years. In 1837, he came to New Baltimore where he en- gaged in tanning, and in 1842 purchased his present farm on which he has resided ever since. He owns 97 acres of well improved land, is a staunch Republican in politics and he and wife are of the "Disciples" or " Christian " faith. Mr. Seachrist is one of the most enterprising men of his township. To all public enterprises he is always a liberal contributor, and there is no man in the whole neighborhood that has done more for public enterprises in his township. Mr. Seachrist has been twice married; first to Miss Cathia- rine Bare in 1832, who died soon after their union. In 1838 he married Susan Sanford, and by her has a family of six-Peter D., Sarah, Rachel (Mrs. Samuel Buell of Salem, Ohio); Lydia, wife of William Oregaunge;

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John Q., deceased; and Emerson H., who first married Phebe Harper and after her death married Emma Huston, The oldest son, Peter D., when his country was in danger from southern traitors, enlisted in Co. B., 104th Reg. O. V. 1., August 3, 1862. lle ranked as musi- cian, and with his regiment bravely marched south to meet the foe. While at Lexington, Kentucky, he died; that deplorable event taking place Dec. 19, 1862. llis remains were conveyed home and laid in their last resting- place in the cemetery at New Baltimore, Thus in the full bloom of manhood, was a noble son cut down, while serving in the de- fense of his country. Mr. and Mrs. Seachrist still live on the home farm, where they are widely known and universally respected.

SAMUEL STICKLE, farmer and stock- raiser; P. O. Marlborough; was born in Wash- ington Co., Pa., May 5, 1814. He is one in a family of eight children born to Henry and Elizabeth (McCarty) Stickle, and is of Ger- man-Irish descent. The names of these chil- dren are-David, Mary, Catharine, Samuel, Philip, Rebecca, Sarah and Hannah. Philip and Rebecca are the only ones dead. The father came with his family to Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1824, and there began working at various employments, chiefly farming, Three years after his arrival in Ohio, he died, and our subject, then a boy of thirteen, began life's struggle. Ilis education was, naturally, very limited, and from the time of his first starting out to his lith year, he worked in a woolen mill in the adjoining neighbor- hood. In 1831, he discontinued that business, and came back to his old home, where he be- gan working among farmers, generally receiv- ing as his compensation 25 cents per day. When he reached his majority he had saved up a small amount, and this he judiciously invested; rented a farm, and for two years farmed on his own responsibility, accumulat- ing what then seemed the large amount of $200. At the end of this time he began working by the month, which he continued doing until he had made between six and seven hundred dollars, and then rented his employer's farm, and worked in this manner two years longer. When about 32 years old he had saved from his earnings $1,000 With this he purchased 80 acres of school land in Columbiana, which he sold after

having farmed it four years. He then pur- chased 200 acres in Portage Co., and lived there farm ng until 1865, when he had some $10,000 worth of property. Ile then pur- chased 1883 acres of land (his present farm), in Marlborough Tp., Stark Co., where he has ever since resided. Throughout all his life Mr. Stickle has displayed unusual energy of character. He had the determination to win when he started, and with this determination has made a success where many others would have failed. He was married May 22, 1845, to Lucy Ann Smith, and to this union were born a family of seven-Alcinus, Alva, John, Lucy .A., Mary F., Elnora and Sarah. All are married except John, Elmora and Sarah.

LEON B. SANTEE, physician; Marlbor- ough; was born near North Benton, Mahon- ing Co., Ohio, June 23, 1853. His parents DeLorma and Hannah (Ellison) Santee, were both natives of Mahoning Co., and parents of a family of five children-Leon B., Gideon E., Sylvester J., Thomas I. and Elizabeth M. The Santees came from Canada to the United States, but originally came from France. The Ellisons came from England to America, but that event was several generations back from our subject's mother. DeLorma Santee is a prosperous farmer of Mahoning Co., and Dr. Santee's youth was passed principally on the farm and in attending the common schools of his neighborhood. When 18 years of age he commenced attending the college at Mt. Union. He took the classical course in this school and graduated July 22, 1875, having the degree of Bachelor of Arts conferred upon him. Having made medicine his choice for a vocation in life: when quite a boy he, im- mediately after his graduation, commenced that study under Dr. Jesse Miller of Alliance. He continued his studies under Dr. Miller until Sept. 4, 1876, when he entered the Medi- eal Department of the University of Pennsyl- vania, situated in Philadelphia, from which institution he graduated March 15, 1878. Af- ter receiving his diploma as " M. D." Dr. San- tee returned home, and on the 28th day of March, 1878, marrie.I Miss Evangeline Harris, of Stark Co. On April 1, 1828, he located in Marlborough, where he commenced practicing, and where he has ever since resided. Dr. Santee is one of the best educated men of his township, and he is one of the best posted

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men of his profession in northern Stark Co. On his arrival here he formed a partnership with Dr. J. C. Harper, whom he succeeded on Sept. 4, 1880. Dr. Santee's practice has steadily increased from the first, and he now enjoys a large and lucrative practice, equal- ing that of many physicians of much longer experience. This marriage has been blessed with one daughter-Bertha H., born Jan. 15, 1880. Dr. Santee is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Orthodox Quaker Church.

ABNER TAYLOR, New Baltimore; is a native of Crawford Co., Pa., and was born Oct. 29, 1818. He is a son of John and Mary (Kirk) Taylor, who were natives respectively of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and who were parents of a family of ten-Samuel, Abigail, Joseph, Aaron, Judith, Amy, Sarah, Levi, John and Abner. Only three of these -Levi, Amy and Abner-are yet living. When the subject of this sketch was 8 years old, his father died, and two years later his mother and family came to Marlborough Tp., where relatives had preceded them. They located on Sec. 4 on the farm now owned by our subject, it being all woods then, with the exception of three acres. They here began pioneer life in earnest, gradually clearing nd improving the place as years passed by. The mother died May 3, 1849. Abner Taylor was reared principally in Marlborough Tp. In July, 1844, he married Christiann Werner, who bore him six children-Joseph, Eliza, Isadore, John, Wilson and Leora. Eliza is the only one dead. Joseph married Belle Rog- ors, and lives in Indiana; Isadore is the wife ef D. Austin, and resides in Marlborough Tp .; John married Maggie A. Bowman, and lives in New Baltimore; the other two are single. Mr. Taylor has always retained the old farm on which he still resides. Besides carrying on the farm, he formed a partnership with his son John in September, 1871, under the firm name of A. Taylor & Son, dealers in gro- ceries, dry goods, &c., in New Baltimore. They carry one of the largest stocks of general goods of any house in the whole neighborhood. Mr. Taylor is a Republican in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Evangelical Luth- eran Church. The Taylors are old and hon- ored citizens of Marlborough Tp.

J. W. VAUGHAN ; P. O. Marlborough; was born on the farm June 19, 1831, on which

he now resides. His parents were David and Elizabeth (Shellenberger) Vaughan, and his grandfather was Edward Vaughan. His great- grandfather Vaughan was a native of Scotland, and came to the United States previous to the Revolutionary War. David Vaughan was a native of Sussex Co., New Jersey, his birth occurring January 1, 1794. His father dying when he was a child, he was reared among strangers in Sussex Co., with whom he learned the carpenter and joiners' trade. Being a man of enterprise he came west to Steuben- ville, Ohio, about 1818, for the purpose of bettering his condition financially. He re- mained at this point six years, draying and teaming. Six months previous to his settle- ment in Stark Co., he started for Michigan, but meeting relatives here, he was induced to purchase property and make this his future abode. In 1825 he moved his family to the place he had selected on Sec. 20, Marlborough Tp. He settled here in the woods, and after living to see the wilderness in which he had located become a glorious country for enlight- ened people to live in, he died, that event oc- curring Ang. 20, 1867. He started in life a poor boy, with honesty for his mnotto. He nobly lived up to this maxim, and, after un- dergoing many hard knocks, died, leaving property to the value of $10,000. His wife died about 1854. They were parents of four- teen children, ten of whom lived to maturity. These ten were-Edward, Mary, Catharine, Milly A., Hannah, Jacob, Joseph W., David L., Sarah and Naomia. Of these only the last six named are living, and all reside in Stark Co. Joseph W. Vaughan, the subject of this biography, lived at home until eighteen years old, when he began going abroad to school, and teaching during vacations to ob- tain means to go to school. He attended the academy at Marlborough, the Mt. Union Col- lege and Oberlin College, at different times, obtaining a good education. He has taught school to a considerable extent, and has been principal of the schools of Navarre and Louis- ville, in Stark Co., and also had charge of the Normal School at Johnstown, Licking Co. Be- sides being a most successful teacher, Mr. Vaughan has practiced law to a considerable extent in the county. He was married Oct. ", 1854, to Miss Mary L. Lyons, of Tuscara- was Tp., and by her had a family of four-

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Wilbur F., Minnie M., der ased; Barton W. and Bertha F. R. In 1860 Mr. Vanghan pur- chased his present place, but has since moved away, and returned again. In 1580 he com- menced contracting on the Connotton Valley Ry. Co. line, and in connection with that has carried on farming. He owns 140 acres of good land; is a Republican in his political views; has held various township offices, and is of the " Disciples'" faith. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812.

BENJAMIN W. WARNER, farmer and stock-raiser : P. O. Hartville ; is a brother of George Werner, deceased, whose biography and the Werner family history, will be found in the biographical department of Nimishillen Tp. Benjamin W. Warner was born on the old family homestead, Nov. 7, 1818. His youth and early manhood were passed in hard labor in clearing and improving the old place. He was married Aug. 4, 1840, to Catharine Johnson, daughter of John Johnson, of Nim- ishillen Tp., and to their union were born ten children-Levi I., Benjamin W., Elizabeth J., William H., Amelia, Zephaniah, Martin B., Nancy E., Susanna, and Mary C. Levi was one of our brave boys who enlisted from Marlborough Tp. in the Rebellion. He served all through the war, returned home, married Lucinda McCammon, and resides in Plain Tp. Benjamin married Mary A. Sherer, and lives in Marlborough Tp. Elizabeth is the wife of John C. IFaag, and lives in Marshall Co., Ohio. William married Laura Flickinger, and resides in Marlborough Tp. Amelia is single. Zeph- aniah died in childhood, and Martin married Mary .A. Lower, and lives in Ninishillen Tp. Nancy is the wife of Franklin George, and is a resident of Wayne Co., Ohio. Susanna and Mary are single. The mother was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., May 30, 1818. After his marriage Mr. Warner farmed on his father's land in Marlborough Tp. for sixteen years. In 1858 he purchased 60 acres of swamp land on Sec. 19, in Marlborough Tp., which has since been increased to 10 acres. This, through his own enterprise, as well as the whole western part of the township, has been drained off by what is known as the " Warner Ditch," making much of the land through which it passes, and especially that owned by Mr. Warner, the best in the whole county. Mr. Warner is one of the old land-

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 163

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