History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 167

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

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of well improved land in the northern part of Lake Tp., where he now resides. In 1864 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary, daughter of John Braugher of Jackson Tp., which union has been blessed with three children, two of whom are living, viz .- G. W. and J. J. Mr. and Mrs. Young are consistent members of the Lutheran Church.

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MRS. EVE AGLER, farmer ; P. O. Wil- mot; is the relict of George Agler, who was born Nov. 13, 1810, in Union Co., son of Peter and Barbara (Hafles) Agler, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Holland. Peter was a son of William and Polly Agler. Whose children were-Polly, Anna, Katie, William, Peter, Conrad, John and Jeremiah. Barbara was a daughter of Jacob Hafles, whose predecessors were Hollanders. The Agler family were among the early settlers in the township, settling in the southwest corner of Sugar Creek Tp., where they purchased un- improved land, and remained on the same. Peter Agler died in 1847, his wife two years previous. To Peter and Babara Agler, were born twelve children, ten of the number grew up, viz-George, John, Katie, Anna, Conrad, William, Abraham, Jerry, Amelia and Leah. George, the husband of Mrs. Eve Agler. was raised on Sec. 33 as a farmer. Aug. 9, 1834 he was married to Eve Wyandt, who was born Feb. 14, 1816, in Somerset Co., Penn., daugh- ter of Henry and Elizabeth (Warner) Wyandt. After the marriage of our subject they moved to a piece of land they had bought in this township, but remained on it only a short time; their crops failed, and they despairing of ever paying for it, left it and located upon a piece of land belonging to Joseph, which they rented for six years. In February, 1840, they located on the land his father had first purchased, and were on it at the time of his death, which occurred Oct. 9, 1871. He was a member of the Disciples' Church, a man highly respected in the community, and a zealous Republican. Of ten children born to

them, eight are living-Sallie, wife of Wash- ington Raff, resides in Traverse City, Michi- gan; Betsey, married Thomas Dell, and re- sides in this township; William H., lives on the homestead, which he farms; Mary, resides in Nebraska, wife of John Eberly, of Stanton Co .; Amelia, wife of Mr. Austin, of Beach City, this township; George, Frank in Wil- mot, and Rebecca at home. Mrs. Agler re- sides on the homestead farm; William H., her son, having charge of the same.

W. E. AX, hardware and groceries; Beach City; is the youngest merchant and business men of Beach City. He was born in Sugar Creek Tp., Tuscarawas Co., in March, 1858, son of William Ax, who died when our sub- ject was but two weeks old. He was a gun- smith by trade, and a native of Tuscarawas Co .; his parents, who were natives of Penn- sylvania, having emigrated to that county from their native State. In the latter years of his life he engaged in farming, in connec- tion with his trade. Owing to the loss of his father at so early an age, our subject was thrown among strangers, and was brought up to farm labor, but, in February, 1880, he came to this place and engaged in the gro- cery trade with Charles Angel, under the firm name of Angel & Ax, until October of the same year, when they sold out to Fred. Leiser, who in December sold the whole to Mr. Ax, He added to the grocery department a gen- eral assortment of hardware, notions, &c., using one side of the store for hardware, and the other for groceries, queensware, &c. In February, 1881, he married Arminda, daugh- ter of Daniel and Catharine (Reed) Resh.

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BENJAMIN BLACKSTEN, farmer ; P. O. John T. Getting, at Beach City. Mr. Bach West Lebanon ; was born Nov. 23, 1835, in has taught school for ten terms, or 62 months, in various districts of Pike, Sugar Creek, and Nimishillen Tps. of Stark Co., and Milton Tp., of Wayne Co. During the past four years he has been engaged in selling agricultural machinery, and is now operating the spring- tooth harrow, which is manufactured by Miller Brothers, of Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was married March 25, 1875, to Miss Cordelia Yant, daughter of Daniel and Sophia (Kinney) Yant, of Pike Tp .; they have three children -Jessie May, Daniel Leslie, and Verna Eudora. Mr. and Mrs. Bach are members of the Evangelical Association, being con- nected with Calvary Church of Bethlehem[Tp .; the former is an active member of this con- gregation, serving as Trustee, and is also Su- perintendent of the Sunday-school. In April, 1880, Mr. Bach was elected Justice of the Peace for Sugar Creek Tp., which usually gives over one hundred Republican majority. Poli- tieally he is a Democrat, and the fact that he should be chosen for this responsible position by the citizens of his native township, proves how highly he is esteemed by his friends and neighbors who have known him from child- hood. Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., being the oldest of a family of eight children, born to Daniel and Harriet (Griffith) Blacksten. Daniel Blacksten was born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., in 1814, and came west with his mother when he was eleven years of age ; they settled in Sugar Creek Tp., Wayne Co., where he grew up, and was afterwards married to Harriet Griffith, who was a daughter of Benjamin Griffith, a native of Virginia or Maryland. After the marriage of Daniel Blacksten, he re- moved with his wife to Paint Tp., same county, where he has since lived, having a farm of 200 acres. Our subjeet remained at home with his parents until he became 26 years of age. In 1862 he formed a matrimonial alliance with Charlotte Burkholder, who was born in Beth- lehem Tp., daughter of Henry Burkholder and Mary Fausler. Henry was a son of Christian Burkholder, a native of Switzerland, and emigrated to Guilford Tp., Franklin Co., Pa. Ilenry Burkholder and family came west to Stark Co., locating in Bethlehem Tp. in 1842, where he purchased 320 acres of land. Adam, William, Samuel, Jacob, Nancy, Charlotte, Catharine, and Christian were the children born to them. Jacob served as a soldier in the late war, and died at Arkansas Post ; he was a member of the 26th O. V. 1., Company I. The brothers and sisters of Mr. Blacksten are Susan, Andrew, Eli, Mary, Lizzie, Howard, Harvey E., and Isaac L. Andrew served as a soldier under General Kirkpatrick, 9th Ohio Cavalry, and was also a member of an Illinois regiment of infantry. He was a true soldier. Mr. Blacksten has 160 acres of well improved land, and the best of buildings thereon. He has two children.

EDWARD B. BACH, Justice of the Peace and agent for farming machinery ; was born in Sugar Creek Tp., May 4, 1852 ; son of Jacob and Margaret (Hah) Bach, natives of Germany ; they removed to America in 1842, settling in Sugar Creek Tp., where they now reside. Edward was raised there and received a good cominon-school education ; he then attended Smithville Academy. located in Wayne Co. of which institution he was a stu- dent for several terms during 1850, 1871, and 1872 ; he afterwards attended the North- eastern Ohio Normal School, held by Prof.

SAMUEL H. BAUGHMAN, West Leb- anon; was born Aug. 15, 1815, near Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pa., the second son and third child born to John and Mar- garet Baughman. The Baughman fam- ily came west to this County, loeating in Tuscarawas Tp. in 1835, and purchased 115 acres which were but partially cleared. Ile remained on this farm until his death, about the year 1832, in his 81st year. To him were born eleven children: Adam, Margaret, S. H., Julia A., Sarah A., Naney J. and David, were the number that came to maturity. John Baughman was a member of the Ger- man Reformed Church. S. II. remained with his father until he was 31 years of age. His wife was Elizabeth Smith, who was born in this Township in 1825, daughter of Jacob Smith, who was one of the pioneers of the Township, and was a Justice of the Peace many years. After the marriage Mr. Bauglunan lo- cated on the Smith farm, buying out the heirs, and has since remained upon it. He has two children-Samuel D., of this Town- ship, and Benjamin B. P. He is a member r

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of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a Republican.

DANIEL BOUGHMAN, farmer; P. O. West Lebanon; was born Aug. 14, 1826, in Cumberland Co., Pa., the tenth of a family of twelve children, whose parents were Joseph and Barbara (Walter) Boughman; the former was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., in May, 1783; a son of Joseph, who was a native of Ger- many, and who came to Pennsylvania when young. Barbara was a daughter of John Walter, who was a native of Maryland, but who afterward located in Cumberland Co., Pa. To Joseph Boughman, Sr., was born eight children-Abraham, Henry, Philip, Jo- seph, Christopher and John; the daughters were-Catharine and Elizabeth. To the grand- father, Walter, were born four children, viz. -George, John, Catharine and Barbara. The Boughman family are all farmers, to which Joseph, the father of Daniel, was raised. April, 1833, he came to this Township, where he purchased land on Sec. 9, and remained there six months; then moved one mile west and purchased 160 acres more on Sec. S, where he died in 1839. Twelve children were born to him, whose names, according to the or- der of their birth, were as follows-Christina, Sarah, David, Joseph, Elizabeth, Barbara, Christopher, Catharine, John, Daniel, Susanna and Elias. Seven are now living-Christina, wife of John Kern, of Adams Co., Ind .; David, in Elkhart Co., Ind .; Barbara, wife of Peter Wist, resides in Lagrange, Ind .; Catha- rine (Mrs. Hiram McFerron, of this township); John, on farm adjoining; Daniel on the home- stead, and Elias in Summit Co. Of the fam- ily of twelve children all lived to raise fami- lies. Joseph Boughman was a member of the Albright Church, and a Jackson Democrat. His wife survived him twenty years or more, remaining a widow until her death, in 1866. Our subject remained at home until 15 years of age; then went to learn the carpenter's trade, at which he worked for thirty-six years. He was married in October, 1850, to Char- lotte Gallatin, who was born in Pennsylvania, daughter of Jacob Gallatin. She died in 1875, Sept. 19. To her were born three sons, two living-Melancthon and Homer; the for- mer is in a drug store in Indiana; Homer at home. He married a second time in March, 1878, Mrs. Jane E. Bloker, who was born in

Wayne Co., Ohio, in February, 1836, daugh- ter of Henry Galehouse. Mr. Boughman owns 160 acres of land, which he bought in the spring of 1850. He is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, and class-leader since his union with the church over fifteen years ago, and has served as Steward and Trustee of same. He is a strong temperance man, and votes for prohibition.

JOHN BALTZLY, retired farmer; P. O. Beach City; was born Oct. 19, 1821, in Sugar Creek Tp., Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; son of John and Elizabeth (Baker) Baltzly; he, born April 12, 1879, in Cumberland Co., Pa., son of John, a native of Switzerland, who emi- grated to this country prior to the Revolution, and was a teamster during the war; she, born in York Co., Pa., daughter of Philip Baker. The grandfather of our subject came to Ohio in 1807, and located in Goshen Tp., Tuscara- was Co., and at the outbreak of the war of 1812, served in the same. He was killed by a tree falling upon him. John, the father of our subject, was reared on the farm until he was married, when he moved to near Zanes- ville, where he lived until his death, which occurred Oct. 13, 1859. His children were- Daniel, John, Philip, Jacob, Catharine, Eliza- beth, Benjamin, and Sarah. John, our sub- ject, lived at home until he was married, Nov. 26, 1846, to Lydia Miller who was born Nov. 28, 1830, in Tuscarawas Co., daughter of Zachariah and Gertie (Hostetter) Miller; he, born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 2, 1809, a mil- ler by trade, and son of Henry; she, a daughter of Joseph Hostetter. Zachariah and Gertie Miller had six children. The family are

Winebrennarians. After Mr. Baltzly's mar- riage he settled on the homestead, where he lived two years, then made some minor chang- es, and finally, in the fall of 1856, came to Beach City, where he has since lived. He formerly owned 265 acres, but sold 127 of it to his son. He had nine children, three of whom are living-Zachariah T., in Mas- sillon, druggist; Alpheus, on the farm; Vi- ola, at home. He is a member of the Luth- eran Church, she of the United Brethren. He was formerly a Whig, but is now a Republi- can.

H. BROWN, merchant ; Beach City ; was born April 25, 1841, in Armstrong Co., Pa .; son of Matthias and Catharine (Foster) Brown,

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both of whom were natives of that county, and of Irish descent. To them were born six children-John, Catharine, Harrison, James, Benton and Salina. Harrison was raised to farming, at which he continued until the spring of 1874, when he embarked in the mercantile business, with his brother James, in his native state, for whom he clerked about five months. He came West in 1873, and was united in marriage, in October of the same year, to Tabitha, daughter of Abraham and Martha (Bidler) Freed, of Holmes Co. Two children have been born to them -- Mat- tie and Omar. After his marriage he returned to Pennsylvania, and remained there until the fall of 1875, when he again came to Ohio and located in Brach City, where he built the busi- ness house he now owns, and engaged in the mercantile business, his stock consisting of dry goods, groceries, queensware, boots and shoes, and, in fact, all articles to be found in a general store. He is a member of the Lu- theran Church and is a Republican.

JONATHAN BARR, miller ; Beach City; was born in November, 1828, in this town- ship, where Beach City now stands. Ile is a son of Henry and Susanna (Bixler) Barr, both natives of Bedford Co., Pa. The ancestors of the former were German ; the latter was a daughter of Jacob Bixler, whose other child- ren were-John, Samuel, Jacob, Daniel and Christopher. The children of our subject's grandfather, as far as can be remembered, are as follows-Samuel, David, Henry, Jonathan and Anna. Henry Barr, wife and three child- ren, came to Ohio and located in this town- ship, about the year 1825 or '26. He was a miller by occupation, and was engaged in that business prior to his coming to Ohio. He continued the business in this place, following the occupation until he became old ; finally turning his attention to farming, in which business he was engaged at the time of his death, in June, 1866. His wife died several years previous. To them were born seven children-Jacob, of this township ; David, farmer and miller in Tuscarawas ; Elizabeth, dead ; John, of Bethlehem Tp., farmer ; Jon- athan ; Samuel, of Morrow Co., farmer, &c .; and Henry, in Bethlehem Tp., farmer. The parents were Lutherans. Henry was formerly a Democrat, but later became a Republican. Our subject was raised in this township, and,

after attaining his majority, learned the car- penter's trade, at which he worked several years, and then purchased land, farming in connection with his trade. In 1861 he began the milling business, buying the mill property he now owns, which he entirely renovated in 1866, and has run ever since. He was mar- ried in 1850 to Margaret Gay, who was born in Northampton Co., Pa., in 1828; daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Bash) Gay, who came West, locating in Tusearawas Co., when she was young. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Barr, two of whom are living- Aaron D. and William Scott. Susan E. died young.

ALPH. BALTZLY, farmer; P. O. Beach City. Among the young farmers and en- terprising young men of this Township is our subject, who was born Aug. 24, 1550, in Tuscarawas Co. He is the son of John and Lydia (Miller) Baltzly, and was rais- ed a farmer, remaining at home until his majority, Dec. 31, 1872. He was married to Anna Casebeer, born in Tascarawas Co., Nov. 15, 1849, and who died July 6, 1829, leaving one child, Florence May. Mr. Baltzly was again married Nov. 25, ISSO, to Maggie Suter, born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Feb. 2, 1858, daughter of William and Catharine (Stoner) Suter, who have ten children, five sons and five daughters. The parents of Mr. Baltzly's first wife were both natives of Tuscarawas Co. Mr. Baltzly owns 147 acres of excellent farming land, and he and wife are members of the United Brethren Church.

AUGUSTUS CROSLAND, blacksmith ; Wilmot ; is one of the oldest smiths in this region of the country, having worked continu- ously at the anvil nearly forty years. He was born July 5, 1826, in Middlebury, adjacent to Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. Ilis parents were Adam and Eve (Hoflaker) Crosland, the former a native of Fayette Co., l'a., of Quaker par- entage and of English ancestry. Eve was a daughter of Michael Hoffaker, to whom were born the following off- pring-George, Michael, John, Rachel, Ehzabeth, Polly. Lydia, Sophia, Eve, and Catharine. Of the children born to Adam and Eve Crosland were-Michael, now a resident of Minnesota ; Adam, who died in the Mexican war ; Elizabeth was the wife of William Penewenn, but is now deceased ; and Mary Ann, wife of Peter Donot, of Tuscara-

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was Tp., this county. Our subject was left an orphan at an early age, being but a babe when his father died, when he removed to Stark Co. with his mother, who died when he was a lad of eight. He then lived with George Culler until he was fifteen ; then commenced learning his trade with Jesse Raffensburger, at Navarre, and remained with him three years and six months. In April, 1847, he set up in business for himself in the northern part of Sugar Creek Tp., where he continued steadily for seventeen years. Removing to Navarre he engaged at his trade, remaining there until March, 1869, when he located in the village of Wilmot, where he yet remains; being a thorough and excellent workman, his services are rewarded by a liberal patronage. He has been three times married, first in 1848, to Elizabeth Sniveley, who was born in Pennsyl- vania, daughter of the Rev. Daniel Sniveley. She died in January, 1861, leaving six chil- dren-Isaae N .; Susan M., William H., Mary A., Elizabeth F., and Augustus B .- all living. In 1863 he married Catharine Brillhart, who was born in 1841 in Bethlehem Tp., daughter of Daniel Brillhart ; she died in 1864, having one child, which died at birth. His present wife is Aurelia, born in Bethlehem Tp., daughter of Hon. Matthias and Elizabeth (Bachtel) Shepler, who were natives of Penn- sylvania. Six children were born of this mar- r.age, three of whom were given birth at one time. Ivy M. and Sarah Bell only are now living of the entire number born. He has been a member of the United Brethren Church since 1850, and is one of the trustees of the same. He is the only one of the name that has espoused Republicanism.

DAVID CRISE, M. D .; was born in Men- don, Westmoreland Co., Pa., May 23, 1846; son of George and Rachel (Stougli) Crise, the former of whom was born in the aforesaid county in 1822, son of George Crise; and the latter in Eastern Pennsylvania, daughter of Daniel and Catharine Stough. George Crise came to Ohio, locating in Dundee, Tuscara- was Co., and was a farmer by occupation. He had four sons and seven daughters, six of whom came to maturity-Leah B., Catlı- arine, Mary A., George W., Joseph and David. He was a member of the 103d P. V. I. during the late war. Our subject was reared on the farm until 17 years of age, and

attended school at Greensburg, where he took a scientific course of four years. He began reading medicine in 1867 with Dr. L. Sutton, and pursued his studies until his graduation from Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia. He began the practice of medicine in the spring of 1821, continuing there until the fall of 1872, when he located at Buffalo, Washing- ton Co., Pa., remaining there until the sum- mer of 1876; thence went to Strasburg, Tus- carawas Co., Ohio, where he remained until the fall of 1877, when he located at Beach City, Sugar Creek Tp., where he now is. In the winter of 1877 he associated with Dr. Robinett, under firm name of Robinett & Crise, for the purpose of running a drug store in con- nection with their practice. He was married in June, 18:2, to Lucetta, daughter of A. J. Null, whose father's name was Henry, and a native of Westmoreland Co., Pa., as was also Miss Lucetta. Dr. Crise has three children- Vivienne, Lola E. and Bruce L. He is a mem- ber of the Lutheran Church and a Democrat.

JOHN C. CHARLTON, farmer; P. O. Na- varre; was born Dec. 11, 1825. His father, Isaac, one of nine children of Thomas Charl- ton, and an old-line Whig, came from West- moreland Co., Pa., about 1812, and settled in Sugar Creek Tp., where he died in April, 1868, aged 76 years. His mother, Elizabeth Augustine, was born in Columbiana Co., and still survives. They had three children-Su- sanna, who married William H. West, and moved to Massillon, where she died; Eliza, who died in 1863, unmarried; and John C., the subject of this sketch, who lived with his parents till 22 years old, clerked for two years, and after several changes of occupa- tion, married Sept. 20, 1852, and located on the farm he now owns. In 1858 he moved to Bethlehem Tp., and engaged in the grain business till 1865, when he returned to the farm. From 1876 to 1880 he again engaged in the grain and produce trade, but has now retired from active business. His wife, born September, 1828, was Caroline, daughter of Henry and Hannah Wise, both natives of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Ger- man Reformed Church. Mr. Charlton is a Republican, and was a Trustee for two years. They have a beautiful home.

FREDERICK W. DAGES, farmer; P.O. Navarre; was born April 2, 1827, in Toli,

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Prussia, and is the seventh son of Jacob Dages, baker, whose father was of the same name and trade. When the Dages family came to Ohio, in the spring of 1834, it consisted of the ! father, mother and eleven sons. These located at Navarro, and there remained until the spring of 1835, when they moved to the town- ship upon 95 acres of land purchased by Jacob Dages for $1,100, including one horse and a plow. The mother (Barbara, daughter of Nicholas Schorr) died in May, 1868, and the father Dec. 21, 1826. Of the children a number died young; Jacob resides in Indiana; Michael is dead; Peter moved to Gallipolis, raised a family, and is since dead; Frank is in Fulton: Nicholas in Huntington Co., Indiana; and John in Gallipolis; Wendell went to Cal- ifornia in 1850, and has never been heard from since; Charles is in Louisville, Ky .; Frederick W. has remained on the old farm. Hle mar- ried, Feb. 7, 1854, Anna Waggoner, born in Belgium, Feb. 10, 1834, daughter of John Waggoner and Anna Zimetz, who came to Stark Co. in 1845, locating in Bethlehem Tp. After his marriage, Frederick worked the homestead farm on shares. At his mother's death he bought the place, and has since added to it till he now has 150 acres. His children are-Mary A., John, Rosa B., Angela, Louis P., Urban J .. Henry O. and Clara C. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and a Dem- ocrat.

BENJAMIN FETROW, P. O. Beach City; was born in York Co., Pa., July 22, 1814; son of Andrew and Phebe (Speakman) Fetrow; the former a native of York Co .- also, whose father's name was Andrew, and a native of Ger- many. The last-named, Andrew, and two brothers, came over and settled in York Co., Pa .; one however of the brothers went back, and from the other two the numerous Fetrows of this country have sprung. Phebe was the daughter of Jacob Speakman, a Quaker, whose wife was a Harris, and whose family consisted of eight girls and two boys. To Andrew Fetrow, Jr., and wife were born four children, three of whom lived to maturity -- Benjamin, Mary A. and Leah. Andrew Fet- row was a millwright by trade; he came to Sugar Creek Tp. in 1814, built a mill below Strasburg, and assisted in building the mill in Strasburg. He returned to York Co. in the fall of 1818, but before returning he took

the precaution of entering several quarter- sections of land, with a view of returning to it, but died in 1837 in Cumberland Co., his wife surviving him two years. He was a member of the United Brethren Church, and a staunch Whig. Our subject was raised on the farm until his 16th year. He was posess- ed of a strong desire to travel West, but his father could not be brought to consent to his leaving home; eventually, however, he came without obtaining leave, and settled in Plain Tp., Wayne Co., where he remained eighteen years. Soon after coming out he learned the blacksmith's trade, and followed the same for twenty-two years, but since 1850 has been en- gaged in farming. Sept. 20, 1837, he was mar- ried to Emeline Harris, who was born in Wayne Co. March 1, 1816, daughter of War- ner and Rachel (Gorrel) Harris, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Virginia, who were married in Virginia, and came to Wayne Co. in 1812, raising a family of fifteen children, all of whom lived to maturity, Mrs. Fetrow being the youngest. After the family grew up, however, Mr. Harris moved to Holmes Co. and died there. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church for many years, and was a Democrat. But three of his family are now living-Sarah, Thomas and Mrs. Fetrow. Mr. and Mrs. Fetrow have been blessed with five children, three of whom grew up-Sarah, wife of George Howard, of this township; Nancy, now Mrs. Andrew Reed; William, M. D., lives on the home farm. Mr. and Mrs. Fetrow have been mem- bers of the United Brethren Church for nearly thirty years. When Mr. Fetrow came to Wayne Co. he had but twenty-five cents, but by industry and economy has amassed con- siderable wealth, possessing now 216 acres of land, which his son and son-in-law are farming. Mr. Fetrow is the only one of the family name who ever came to Ohio; he has always been a Whig and Republican, and has been a Trustee in his church. He moved from his farm to Beach City in 1880, and is now living retir- ed. His son, William, M. D., has four child- ren; Nancy, Mrs. Reed, has seven; and Sarah, Mrs. Howard, has six. They are all members of the United Brethren Church.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 167

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