History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 169

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

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many, eldest child born to Frederick and Christina (Schleh) Lenz. Frederick Lenz was born in 1800, and became a woolen man- ufacturer, which business he followed in the old country. Ile emigrated to the United States in 1834, locating first in Lehigh Co., Pa .; afterwards moved to Chester Co., and to Columbiana Co., this State, in 1836. During this time he worked at his trade in the different localities where he resided. In 1837 he moved with his family to Holmes Co., where he remained until 1858, at which time he lo- cated in Wayne Co., three miles west of Mount Eaton, where he ran a factory on his own account. In 1860 he located in Wilmot, Stark Co., where he lived and engaged in his business until 1829, when he returned to Wayne Co., near Buena Vista, and is now Postmaster there. The subject of these lines remained with his parents until he was 18 years of age; he then went to learn the car- penter's trade, which business he followed from 1850 to 1860, when he permanently lo- cated in Wilmot, and built the factory he now operates, his father being engaged in busi- ness with him from 1860 to 18:1, when he re- tired. Our subject has since conducted the business on his own account, having learned the business thoroughly in all its details, when young, with his father; manufactures all the varieties of staple woolen goods. He has a large family of children, whom he has instruc- ted in the business, and who remain with him and assist him in the factory. In Feb., 1852, he married Sarah Longenecker, who was born in March, 1833, in Fayette Co., Pa., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Showalter) Longe- necker. The former was born in Fayette Co., the latter in Rockingham Co., Pa. Mr. Lenz has eleven children living-Joseph, Louisa, Julius, Elizabeth, Isaac, Martha, Grant, Susan, Clementina, Calvin and Frederick. Charles died, aged 5 years. Mr. Lenz is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Re- publican.

WILLIAM McFARREN, farmer; P. O. Navarre; was born in this township Oct. 21, 1835, son of Samuel and Mary (Smith) Mc- Farren. Samnel McFarren was born in 1295 in Franklin Co., Pa .;- son of Jacob, a native of Scotland, who emigrated to Frank- lin Co., Pa., where he raised a family consist-

J. F. LENZ, woolen manufacturer; Wil- inot; is the founder and sole proprietor of the Wilmot Woolen Mill. He was born June 6, 1830, in the Kingdom of Wirtemberg, Ger- | ing of the following children viz-John, Jacob,

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Adam, Matthew, William, George and Peter; the daughters were Mary, Catharine and Elizabeth. Mary Smith's father's name was John, to whom the following offspring were born :- John, Jacob, Henry, George, Mary, and Susan. Samnel McFarren emigrated to the northwest corner of Sugar Creek Tp. in the spring of 1823, locating on 160 acres of land that had been entered by his father-in-law, John Smith. Here he remained until his death, March 22, 1874. His wife preceded him four years. Tothem were born eight children, viz .- Jacob, William, Samuel, John, Rebecca, Mary, Elizabeth and Melinda; of the number six are living; Rebecca and Mary deceased; all residents of this township, except Elizabeth, who resides in Tuscarawas Tp. William remained at home with his father until past his majority. March, 1853, he married Sarah Doty, who was a native of this township. Her parents were Israel and Mary (Barnett) Doty, who were natives of New Jersey, and emigrated to this township when the country was comparatively new. To them were born the following-Lot, Zebulon, John, Israel, Andrew, Rachel, Catharine, Maria, Martha, Jane and Sarah. In 1859 Mr. Mc- Farren located on his present farm, consisting or 121 acres, which is adorned with excellent farm buildings. He has three children-Sam- ington W., Francis M. and Clara J. Mr. McFarren is a member of the Reformed Church, and is a Democrat.

JOHN Mc WHINNEY, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born June 13, 1835, on the N. W. ¿ Sec. 23, in this Township. Third child and eldest son of John R. and Nancy (Wolf) Mc Whinney; he, born Nov. 12, 1786, in County Down, Ireland; she, July 4, 1804, near Cham- bersburg, Pa., daughter of John Wolf. The father of our subject emigrated to America in 1811, going first to New York, where he re- mained some time, and then coming to Ohio prior to the building of the Ohio Canal, upon which he was engaged as contractor, and as overseer upon the same from Fort Washing- ton to Akron. In 182" he located in Sugar Creek Tp., where he purchased 160 acres of land, upon which there were no improvements, and upon which farm he remained until his death, April 17, 1863, his wife surviving him until Feb. 11, 1878. To them were born five children-Mary J., Mrs. John Welty, of Pike

Tp .; Margaret, Mrs. Christian Kayler, this Tp .; John, on the homestead; Jacob, dead, March 17, 1864; and an infant unnamed. The father, as well as his parents, were Pres- byterians. John, our subject, was raised on the farm where he was born, and when of age his father gave him an interest in the same. In Sept., 1861, he enlisted in Co. F. 19th O. V. 1., and served until April, 1865, having veteraned in 1864. For two years he had charge of the wagon-train, and was Forage Master; afterward marched with his regiment down to Atlanta, where he was disabled, and served in the hospital until discharged. Up- on his return he resumed farming, and has so continued. Oct. 9, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Hall, born March 29, 1835, in this Township, daughter of Samuel and Susan (Swigart) Hall; he, born in Steubenville, Columbiana Co., Ohio; she, in Lancaster Co., Pa. Mr. Hall settled in this township in 1827, and his wife died in 1879. They had eight children, seven of whom are living, all in this township, except one. Mr. McWhinney, our subject, has six children-Carrie E., Sterling J., Cullen H., Columbia V., Minnie H., and Jesse N. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and a Trustee thereof. Since Vallandigham's time he has been a Re- publican-was a Democrat formerly.

JOHN NETZLY, farmer ; P.O. Navarre; born Sept. 4, 1812, in Lancaster Co., Pa .; is the eldest of a family of four. His parents were John and Susan (Mellinger) Netzly, both natives of Lancaster Co. The Netzlys are of Swiss descent, and two brothers Netzly served in the Revolutionary War. The father of our subject, dying when his son was a mere lad, and his mother marry- ing a second time, the boy was raised among strangers. In September, 1835, he came to Sugar Creek Tp., Ohio, partly on foot, and on April 28 of the following year he married Mary Hege, born May 8, 1816, in Franklin Co., Pa., daughter of Henry and Sarah (Zent) Hege, who came to Ohio several years previous. Mr. Netzly located on 64 acres, bought in the fall of 1835 for $1,200. Since that time he has been a constant resident of the town- ship, and has now 104 acres of land well sit- uated. He has six children-Jacob, Hannah A., Samuel, George W., Jeremiah, and Mary. A son, John, was killed by a boilei explosion,

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near Buena Vista, Ind. Jacob resides in Mar- tinsville, Ill. Mr. Netzly is a member of the United Brethren, and in polities is Liberal.

ANDREW PUTMAN, farmer ; P. O. Jus- tus ; was born January 30, 1816, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of John and Charlotte (King) Putman. He came West with his parents when he was two years of age, loeating in the woods, and remained with them until his mar- riage, being brought up as pioneer chil- dren were, and taught the use of the ax, and how to clear land. September 28, 1837, he was married to Judith Shlater, who was born June 23, 1820, in Somerset Co., Pa., she being the youngest of a family of fifteen children, all of whom lived to maturity and raised fam- ilies except two. Her parents were natives of Fayette Co., Pa., but removed to Tuscarawas Co. Her father's name was Samuel. The names of the children born him were-Job, Polly, Barbara and Katharine (twins), Henry, Samuel, Absalom, Elizabeth, Nancy, Jacob, Jane, Sarah, Judith, William, and Peter-but three of them now living. Her parents were of Presbyterian faith, her father being a Whig. After the marriage of Mr. Putman he located on See. 15, where he lived until 1862, since which time he has been located at Justus Sta- tion, and engaged in farming. Of live ehil- dren born, but three are living-Haman, Win- field C., and Selecta. Haman resides in the township and is engaged in farming ; Win - field is a practicing physician at Justus ; Seleeta is the wife of Daniel Hoffman, of this township. Clarris was the eldest of the family; she died at the age of 27, and was the wife of William McClintock. Mr. Putman is a mem- berof the United Brethren, having been identified with that Church for many years, and having served in all the official stations of the same : as class-leader, steward, trustee, ete., and is one of the pillars of the church.

J. C. F. PUTMAN, merchant, Wilmot; is one of the rising young merchants and en- terprising business men of this eounty. He was born in this township in 1806; the only son born to T. C. and Elizabeth (Griffith) Putman. He was raised upon the farm, and received the advantages afforded by the eom- mon district school, besides spending some time at Mt. Eaton, and two years at the Mas- sillon High School. After leaving school he became an employe in the " Bee Hive Store,"

eondueted by Allman, Gross & Wetler, as cashier and book-keeper, and afterwards, as the firm changed, for Allman & Wetler, re- maining in their employ five years. He went to Akron in 1879, where he was employed for one year as salesman in a dry goods estab- lishment. In April, 1881, he engaged in business at Wilmot, in the dry goods and gro- eery trade, keeping a general stoek, ineluding boots and shoes, having for a partner Charles C. Wyandt, under the firm name of Putman & Wyandt, both young men of excellent habits, and good business qualifications.

HIRAM PUTMAN, miller ; Wilmot ; is the second son of Gabriel Putman, one of the pioneers of this township, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Jan. 24, 1795, and emigra- ted to the State and to this place in 1817, and purchased land. He returned to his native State two years after ; married Susan Wei- mer, and returned to his wilderness home with his young wife, and began the life of agenuine pioneer. After several years, his wife died, leaving him five children, four of whom are yet living. He mar- ried Rebeeea White two years later, and she died three years afterward, leaving no issue. In 1821 he married Sarah Ilite. Mr. Putman, although past the time allotted to man, is yet hale and hearty. He was the founder of the Agricultural Works of Wm. M. Johnston & Co., and has always been a publie spirited man, always giving substantial aid to worthy local enterprises, By attention to his business and sagacious management of his own affairs, and the exercise of industry and rigid economy, he has secured to himself an ample competence for the support and com- fort of his declining years. The subject of this notice was born in this town, on the homestead farm, Sept. 20, 1831, and was rais- ed to farming pursuits. In 1860 he engaged in the milling business, buying out the inter- ests of Welty & Frease in the New Hope Mill, they being the original proprietors. Since his marriage he has been located on the property which is situate about one mile northwest of the town of Wilmot. Since that time, he has been continually engaged in the milling busi- ness. In 1865 he purchased an interest in the " Enterprise Mill," which was owned by Hobbs, Harrow & Co., he purchasing the in- terests of Ilarrow and Brindle. Two years

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later he purchased Hobbs' interest, having then the entire control. He ran the mill on his own account until July, 1880, when he took in as partner his brother, Joseph W., which firm has since been known as Putman Bros. They are doing an excellent business, and are well patronized. Oct. 14, 1850, he married Mary Hobbs, who was born Feb. 5, 1836, in Franklin Co., Pa., daughter of Eman- uel and Mary (Henninger) Hobbs, who came to Ohio in the fall of 1848, locating in Wilmot. He has but one child-Ada Florence, wife of Garret Elliott, of this township. In connec- tion with his mill property, he owns 86 acres of land.

JOSEPH PUTMAN, retired farmer; is one of the wealthy farmers of Sugar Creek Tp. He was born March 6, 1808, in Somer- set Co., Pa., the youngest child born to Peter and Mary (Snyder) Putman, both natives of Washington Co., Md., and to whom were horn eleven children-John, Peter, Jacob, Henry, David, George, Andrew, Joseph, Eliz- abeth, Catharine, and one died in infancy. Joseph was bereft of a father's care when a babe, and at the age of 5 was left an orphan. He was then cared for by his brother Peter, with whom he lived five years, afterwards living seven years with his brother-in-law, William Shunt. He then began working by the month at extremely low wages. He had no school advantages, and thus thrown upon his own resources, he early in life was taught the intrinsic worth of a dollar, and to exercise rigid economy and practice industry. In October, 1829, he married Elizabeth Putman, who was born in 1809, in Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Lerhart) Putman, natives of Maryland. After Mr. Putman was married, he purchased land and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1833 he emigrated to Sugar Creek Tp., and purchased 365 acres of land, for which he paid $2,100; a small cabin and a few acres partially cleared, being all the improvements made. He re- mained on this farm forty-three years, and in the spring of 1876 removed to Wilmot, where he has since resided, having acquired a hand- some competence as a reward for his many years of patient toil and industry. Of eight children born to him four are living-Wil- liam; Sevilla, wife of Henry Kreiling; Catha- rine, wife of Frederick Nowman; Mary, now

residing in Columbiana Co .; Harriet, married Ben. Bumgardiner, and by him had three child- ren, and died in 1862. Mr. Putman, wife, and several of the family are members of the Evan- gelical Church. William J. now resides on the homestead farm, upon which he was raised. He taught school several terms, and May 23d, 1871, married Miss Caroline Olmstead, who was born Dec. 20, 1849, in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, daughter of D. and Elizabeth (Rick- sicker) Olmstead, natives of Switzerland, who emigrated to the State in 1833, and had a family of eight children. William J. has five children-Elizabeth L., Worthy E., Mary V., P. O. and Ira P. With the exception of a short residence in Navarre, when he was en- gaged in the mercantile business, he has been a constant resident of the township. He has about 100 acres of land.

ROBERT PHERSON, farmer ; P. O. Jus- tus ; was born on the farm upon which he lives, Nov. 19, 1837, the fourth child of eight, born to Theophilus and Eliza (Tate) Pherson. Theophilus was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1800, son of Robert and Jane (Mc Whinney) Pherson. Robert's parents were Robert and Elizabeth (MeChire) Pherson, to whom were born Nancy Jane, William, Robert, and Betsey, who died young. Jane Me Whinney was a native of Ireland, daughter of James and Margaret (Bailey) McWhinney. James was a son of Robert. The children of James and Margaret Mc Whinney were-James, Francis, Robert, William, John, Jane, Nancy, and Margaret. Theophilus Pherson, the father of our subject, was in his minority when his father arrived in this county. He worked on the Ohio canal some time, where he earned the money to purchase his land, consisting of 160 acres unimproved, upon which he settled, remaining thereon as long as he lived. He died in February, 1848. Of eight child- ren born them, seven are living-Jane, wife of Rev. Thomas, in Defiance, Ohio ; Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Trubey, Esq., of this township; John resides in Dickinson Co., Kansas ; Robert, our subject, Almina, unmar- ried ; William, in the West ; Albert, a phy- sician in Henry Co., this State ; Ann, now deceased, was the wife of Mr. Gillet. Robert was young when his father died; he was raised among strangers. On Feb. 22, 1859, he married Lydia Hall, who was born in August,

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183%, in this township, daughter of Samuel Hall, one of the early pioneers of the county. They have five children- - Ursula M., Susan S., Mary V., Clarence C., and Gertrude L. He has about 160 acres of land in this township, and 160 in Lagrange Co. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, and is a Republi- can.

J. W. PUTMAN, miller; Wilmot; born Oct. 16, 1828, in this township; the eldest of two sons of Gabriel and Susan (Weimer) Putman. Was raised on the farm till he was 17 years of age, when he was apprenticed to Wyandt & Putman, founders, at Wilmot. After serv- ing three years, he worked about six years for the same firm as journeyman, and in 1856 pur- chased a fourth interest in the business, with which he continued connected till 18:9, when he and his brother Hiram associated in the milling business at Wilmot as Putman & Bro. They also have a custom mill in the township of New Hope. Mr. J. W. Putman was married in August, 1851, to Hannah Stambangh; born in this township in January, 1834; daughter of Henry and Susan (Wallace) Stambangh. They have two children-Wal- ter, an attorney-at-law and a partner in the Farmers' Bank at Wilmot, and Mary, wife of S. C. Myers of Navarre. The Putmans are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and as staunch Republicans. J. W. Putman is one of the Township Trustees.

CAPT. T. C. PUTMAN; was born Jan. 29, 1828, in this township, one mile east of Willnot; the second son of John and Catha- rine (King) Putman; he, born Feb. 2, 1789, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of Andrew; sko, daughter of Philip King. John came West one year before Gabriel Putman, and entered government land on Sec. 33, improving it, and remaining on it till his death, May 3, 1872, his wife dying in 1851, aged 57. To them were born seven children, five arriving at the age of maturity-Mary, Mrs. Jeremiah Agler, of Van Wert Co., Ohio; Elizabeth, Mrs. Abraham Spidle, in Wilmot; Andrew W., at Justus; Phoebe, Mrs. W. Slater, in Mercer Co .; Timothy C., our subject, Anna died at eleven years; babe died unnamed. The Putmans were all Whigs; later were Republican. Timothy C. Putman was reared to farming, and remained with his father as long as he lived. He was married Oct. 3,

1850, to Elizabeth Griffith, born in Tuscara- was Co., daughter of Hezekiah and Arvilla (Curtis) Gritlith, both natives of Ohio. Their parents were early settlers of this State. He died Nov. 22, 1869. They had nine children, six of whom are living. The Griffiths were United Brethren an | Republicans. After our subject was mar. ied ho settled on the home- stead in 1858. Served in the army during the late war, in C'o. K. 163rd O. N. G .; is now Captain Co. F., State Militia. Ile has two children-Alice, Mrs. C. B. Allman, of Mas- sillon; and J. C. of Wilmot. In 1879 Capt. Putman was elected County Infirmary Di- rector. He has 515 acres of land, being one of the largest land-holders in the township.

SAMUEL RAMSEY, tanner and currier ; Wilmot; is the proprietor of the Wilmot Tannerv. Ile is a native of Tuscarawas Co., having been born in Wayne Tp. Feb. 17, 1831 ; son of Robert and Catharine (Dum- baukl) Ramsey, who were among the early settlers in Tuscarawas Co. Our subjeet was reared to agricultural pursuits, but at the age of 20 he began learning the tanner's and cur- rier's trade at Zanesville, which occupied three years. He then worked three years at journey-work. April 11, 1854, he started in business for himself at Wilmot. Stark Co., where he has since been a citizen and a busi- ness man, plying his chosen vocation in a creditable manner, doing a thrifty and luera- tive business. Being master of his trade, he has been enabled to find ready sale for all his goods, which are unsurpassed, both in price and quality. In the fall of '54 ho formed a life-partnership with Lucinda Adams, who was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Aug. 25, 1825, daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bloom) Adams. By this union four children have been born to him-John W., Catharine, Sarah J. and Elmv. Catharine is now the wife of A. Ayres, of Wilmot. Mr. Ramsey is a member of the United Brethren Church, and one of the offi- cial members of that society. In 1862 his father removed to Davis Co., Ind., where he now resides, and is engaged in farming. The names of the children born to him, and their places of residence, are as follows-Philip, of 1). Kalb Co., Ind., farmer and carpenter ; John resides in Tuscarawas Co., and is farm- ing ; Samuel R., in Wilmot ; Susan, wife of Jacob Zeigler, of Davis Co., Ind .; Reuben,

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also of Davis Co., Ind., farmer ; and Oliver, in Sugar Creek, Stark Co. The family are all Republicans.

W. H. RAFF, merchant tailor; Beach City; was born Dec. 18, 1842, near Chambersburg, Pa .; the eldest son of John and Elizabeth (Banghey) Raff, both natives of Pennsylva- nia. W. H. removed to this county with his parents, who settled in Wilmot, this township, when he was a lad of 12 years of age. The father remains a resident of that place, and is conducting a merchant-tailoring establish- ment, he being a tailor by trade. Our sub- ject attended school in his youth, and assisted his father in the store, where he learned much of the business; the "finish, " however, was acquired in Philadelphia, where he was thor- oughtly instructed in the detail and art of cut- ting and fitting. Sept. ~ , 1861, at the age of 19, he enlisted in Co. F. 19th Regiment, O. V. I., for three years. Jan. 1, 1864, he became a veteran in the same regiment, and served until the close of the war, after which he went with his regiment to Texas, where they served until Nov. 25, 1865, when he was mus- tered out. During all this time he was ab- sent from his regiment but once-Stone River being the only battle that he missed, in which his regiment was engaged, he being confined in hospital for a short time. Upon his re- turn home, he formed a partnership with J. L. Shunk, in the dry goods business at Wil- mot, under the firm name of Shunk & Raff, which existed one year. In March, 1867, he engaged in business with his father in the merchant tailor's trade. In 1875 they started a branch store at Beach City, which was con- ducted by W. H., until March, 1879, when the partnership was dissolved, our subject contin- uing in the same building on his own account, where besides tailoring, he deals in gentle- mens' furnishing goods. May 25, 1876, he married Rebecca P. Cotton, a native of Tus- cara was Co., daughter of Richard and Harriet (Johnson) Cotton, whose father was one of the early pioneers of Tuscarawas Co. They have one daughter-Beulah Eve. Mr. Raff is a member of the Disciples' Church, and a Re- publican in politics.

WILLIAM G. RESH, farmer ; P. O. Jus- tus ; born May 22, 1833, in Berks Co., Pa .; came to Ohio with his parents when 8 years of age. His father, William, died suddenly

in December, 1875, aged 64 years, while work- ing at a threshing machine ; his mother, Cath- arine Resh, still survives. Of the family there are living besides our subject-Carturen, wife of Fred. Lineroad, in Bethlehem Tp .; James, in Cuyahoga Co .; Daniel, in Wilmot ; Benja- min, in Kalamazoo, Mich .; Charles, in Kent Co., Mich .; John, in Champaign Co., Ill .; Catharine, wife of Jacob Uplinger, in Kent Co., Mich .; Mary, wife of Abraham Haver- land, in Pike Tp .; Sarah, wife of Fred. Eckel- staford, in Michigan. Benjamin served through the entire war as a member of the 14th I. V. I., and lost an arm at Gettysburg. William, our subject, was bred to agriculture, and after his marriage, Nov. 13, 1861, re- mained on the homestead farm. His wife, Celesta, born Sept. 22, 1842, in Wayne Co., is the daughter of Christian and Elizabeth (Koontz) Kampf, both Swiss. Mr. and Mrs. Rosh are members of the United Brethren Church. They have but one child, George W., born Jan. 16, 1865.

ISRAEL STUCK, farmer ; P. O. Justns. Among the self-made men of this township is Mr. Stuck, whose birthplace was Franklin Co., Pa., born Nov. 18, 1818, the fourth child of a family of eight children that grew to maturity. His parents were John and Susan (Miller) Stuck, both natives of Franklin Co. The paternal grandfather was a native of Ger- inany; his name was George. He emigrated to Pennsylvania during the latter part of last century, and entered land not far from Phila- delphia, and was one of the pioneers of that locality. John Stuck, the father of Israel, was raised in Lancaster Co. to farming pur- suits ; he afterwards studied law. He raised a family of eight children-Eliza, Adam, Margaret, Israel, Catharine, Martha, George, and John J. Israel emigrated West with his brother, Adam, when he was 18 years of age, coming first to Canton Tp. He was poor and had nothing to begin with except his hands, so he worked several years as a common laborer in Canton Tp., but afterwards went to Marlborough Tp. In April, 1843, he married Maria Lilly, who was born Aug. 15, 1819, in Marlborough Tp., this county, daughter of Peter and Molly (Reedy) Lilly, to whom were born a family of sixteen children. He was one of the earliest settlers in Marlborough Tp. from Pennsylvania, and settled in the woods.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 169

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