History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 171

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

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JACOB WYANDT, merchant; Wilmot; is among the representative business men of this township, and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of this county. His father,

Henry Wyandt, came to this township in the spring of 1818, and entered 126 acres in the southwest part of the township. A portion of the town of Wilmot is built on land in this tract. Jacob Wyandt, our subject, first saw the light of day Novi 8, 1830, in an old house which formerly stood in the town; now torn away. Our subject's mother was Elizabeth Warner. Heury Wyandt, the father of the above, was born in Washington Co., Md., in 1787; son of Christian and Amelia (Putman) Wyandt. Here, upon the tract of land above described, Henry Wyandt spent the remain- der of his days, passing to his rest in Decem- ber, 1859, dying honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a consistent Chris- tian, an old-line Whig, yet of pro-slavery principles. His wife died ten years previ- ous; both members of the United Brethren Church. The children born to them were- Simon, Sarah, Eve, Susan, David, Catharine, Magdalena, Elizabeth, Jacob, Mary and An-

netta. Of the above, seven are living, lacob being the only surviving son. Sarah is the wife of John Brubacher, in Henry Co., Ohio; Eve, relict of George Agler, of Sugar Creek; Susan, wife of Jacob Hurraw; Elizabeth, wife of Robert Wilhelm, of this township; Mary A. married Jacob Ball, of Canton. Jacob was raised upon the homestead, and at the age of 18 went to learn the moulder's trade, at which he worked eight years in the shops at this place. In 1859 he married Isabel Sa- ger, who was born in 1842, in this township, daughter of George and Mary (Gilbert) Sa- ger; the former a native of Virginia, the lat- ter of Columbiana Co., Ohio. They came to this township about 1839; having six children, -two sons and four daughters. In the year of his marriage, he engaged in the mercantile business at this place, keeping a general store, and is now engaged in the same business, it having been carried on continuously ever since, with very slight interruption. Of four children borne him, three are living, viz .- Virginia, wife of Rev. M. B. Mohn, of the Evangelical Association; Mary and Herbert. He is a staunch Republican, and from 1870 to 1880 he hield the office of Township Treas- urer, which indicates the regard in which he is held by his fellow citizens. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, he being a Trustee and Class-leader in that church.

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MRS. C. A. WYANDT, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; relict of the Que Daniel B. Wyandt; was born April 10, 1825, near Sugar Creek Falls, in the north part of Tuscarawas Co. Her parents were Walter and Elizabeth (Jen- nings) Griffith, to whom were born a family of twelve children, Mrs. Wyandt being the the youngest of the number, which were as follows-Hezekiah, Sarah, Lydia, John, Nan- cy, Lewis, and Susan, Elizabeth, Walter, Mary, Thomas, Catharine; of whom the following are living-Lewis, now of Labette Co., Kansas; Susan, a resident of Laporte, Ind., wife of Daniel Walt; Elizabeth married Edward Mar- shall, of Rolling l'lains, Ind .; Walter resides in Toledo, Ohio; and Mrs. Catharine 1. Wyandt, of this township. Mrs. Wyandt's father died when she was but two years of age, and at the age of 14 her mother was taken from her by death. She then lived with her sister, Lydia France, making that her home until her union with Mr. Daniel B. Wyandt, March 22, 1845; he was born Aug. 24, 1820, in Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Brubacher) Wyandt. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Wyandt, they located in Wilmot, where he engaged in the mercantile business at first, afterwards in the foundry business (at this place), which he conducted for some length of time, and was also engaged in business at Massillon with J. G. Bucher in the stove and foundry business, and was one of the original proprietors of the Massil- lon Excelsior works. He was an active business man, energetic and honorable in his dealings, and took an active part in the affairs of his county and neighborhood. He was at one time a candidate for Representative, and though not elected, he received a very complimentary vote, running ahead of his ticket. His death occurred Aug. 1, 1865, and although not a professed member of any church, yet he was a Presbyterian by faith, and a liberal support- er of the gospel and of all benevolent objects. To him were born seven children, viz .- Win- field Scott, the eldest, enlisted in 1864, was a member of the 19th O. V. I. and went forth to battle for his country. May 2, 1864, he was shot dead near Dallas, during the Atlanta cam- paign. Walter G. resides in Toledo, Ohio, engaged in the banking business. Cyrus F. resides in Milford, Seward Co., Neb., engaged in mercantile and banking interests. Mary

E. is the wife of Dr. A. H. Gans, of Navarre; Lydia F., Sallie M. and Charles are at home. Mrs. Wyandt resides with her remaining children on the homestead farm, adjoining the town of Willnot. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SAMUEL WOLF, physician; Wilmot; born in Osnaburg Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, March 5, 1818, son of John and Elizabeth (Saynor) Wolf. John was born 1291 on the Potomac; son of Adam Wolf, to whom was born a numerous family. Elizabeth was born in Westmoreland Co., daughter of Michael Saynor. Adam Wolf removed with his fam- ily to Columbiana Co. in 1802; his son John served two years in the war of 1812, and upon his return married Elizabeth Saynor, and removed to Osnaburg Tp., where he spent the remainder of his days, and closed his mortal career in 1868; his wife survived him until 1871. They were both members of the Luth- eran Church. Samuel was the second of the family; he was raised a farmer, and left home at 20; after spending one year in Indiana, he went to Wadsworth, Medina Co. in 1839, where he attended school until the spring of 1842, when he began reading medicine under Dr. George R. Pardee, at Wadsworth. After a three-years' course he began practicing in the spring of 1845, and has been con- stantly in active practice since 1846, having been in this township. July 13, 1845, he mar- ried Frances Parks, born May 6, 1822, in Lan- caster Co., Pa., daughter of William Parks, who was born May 26, 1801 in Lancaster Co., Penn .; son of James, who was a son of Joseph Parks, an Irishman. William Parks' mother's name was Sarah White, daughter of William White, a British soldier, who deserted his command and cast his in- torests among the American people. In 1825 William Parks married Susan MeElroy, and by her had one child, Frances, wife of Dr. Wolf. Mr. Parks came West in 1838, and has since remained; has always been a worker in stone, and for thirty-six years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Dem- ocrat. To Dr. Wolf have been born three children-Uretta S., who married Professor J. L. Shuuk, of Mt. Union, and Cullen P., are living, the latter a graduate of materia medica and practicing with his father. Mary died when a young lady.

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CHRISTIAN WYANDT, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; was born Jan. 14, 1809, in Somerset Co., Pa., son of Jacob and Magdalena (Bru- bacher) Wyandt. Jacob was born in Wash- ington Co., Md., son of Christian and Amelia (Putman) Wyandt, who were natives of Prus- sia, and among the early settlers in Washing- ton Co., Md. To this eouple, Christian and Amelia, were born-Jacob, Catharine, John, Susan, Christina, Elizabeth, Mary, Henry, Christian and Simon. All were natives of Maryland. Our subject's maternal grand- father was Peter Brubacher, a native of Lan- easter Co., Pa., to whom ten children were born, Magdalena being the eldest. Two of the sons, John and Benjamin, were in the war of 1812; the former serving as a Captain. The father of our subject came to Ohio in 1815, and entered, through the land office at Canton, 160 acres of land, situated in the southwest part of the township, and removed his family two years later, arriving May 4, 1817, making the trip in a wagon. He stop- ped at the Weimer Settlement, left his fam- ily and went to his land, and with the help of a few of his pioneer friends, in three days had cestors were natives of Hesse Cassel, from which place two brothers emigrated, locating in Pennsylvania, previous to the war of the Revolution. The family of children born to John Weimer and wife were-Peter, John, Mary, Catharine and Gabriel. John Weimer, the father of Gabriel, never came to this coun- ty; he died suddenly behind his plow while attending to his farm duties. Gabriel was fourteen years of age when he came to this State with one of his older brothers; they set- tled at Plainsburg, a point on the road leading from Brach City to Wilmot, where the family settled on land adjoining. Gabriel was ap- prenticed to learn the saddler's trade, work- ing at New Philadelphia and at Steubenville, two years at each place; afterwards working one year at Canal Dover as journeyman. At the age of 21 he married Anna Overholser, who was born in 1802 in Somerset Co., Pa. Her parents were early settlers in Tuscarawas Co., O. She died in 1839, leaving eight ehild- ren-Elias W., Sarah A., Susan, Louisa, Josi- ah, Orlando, Caroline and Sybilla. Josiah died in 1842 aged 11, a very precocious lad. Gabriel was married a second time March a rude cabin of logs constructed, into which he | 28, 1840, to Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, who was moved before it was properly enclosed. The parties assisting him were Gabriel Putman, Chris. Ackerman and Mr. Eckert. Jacob Wyandt was an upright man and worthy citi- zen. He passed to his rest in November, 1837; his wife survived him until Feb. 14, 1864. The children born them were Joseph, Christian, Leah, Betsey, Sarah, Mary A., Rachel and Daniel B .; but three of whom are now living-Christian, Elizabeth and Mary. The Wyandt family were in early times mem- bers of the Whig party, but later were affilia- ted with the Republican. Religionsly, they were formerly adherents of the Mennonite Church, but have more recently been in fel- lowship with the United Brethren. Chris- tian yet remains on the homestead, being part owner of the same, and is unmarried.

FRANKLIN WEIMER, farmer and agent; P. O. Beach City. The Weimer family are of the earliest settlers in the township, having come to Ohio as early as April, 1815. Gabri- el Weimer, the father of the above, was born May 13th, 1801, in Somerset Co., Penn., son of John and Susan (Lenhart) Weimer, who were natives of the Keystone State, but whose an-

born March 29, 1811, in Fayette Co., Pa., daughter of Philip Dumbanld. She came to Ohio with her brother-in-law, Robert Ramsy, in 1831, and married John Brown, whose father was one of the first settlers in Tuscara- was Co. John Brown died in 1838 leaving four children-Joseph, Robert, Sarah and John. Joseph and Robert were soldiers in the late war; the former died in the army. To Gabriel Weimer and his last wife were born six children-Franklin, Oliver, a soldier in the late war in Co. F. O. V. I., a member of the regimental band; after his discharge he re-enlisted in Co. K., 163d Reg. O. N. G., and died May 7, 1867, by disease contracted in the army. Rose A., now wife of Rev. W. M. Stanford, of Johnstown, Pa. Uriah, the next in order of birth, was twice a soldier also, and went out first in Co. K. 163d Regt. after- wards in Co. C. Jan. 10, 1865, in the 184th O. V. 1., and served until the elose of the war. Mary C. at home, and Solomon, the youngest son. All of the children reside in this town- ship except Rose A. Gabriel Weimer was a staunch Republican, and served as Township Trustee and Treasurer for many years. He

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was a member of the United Brethren in Christ. Mrs. Weimer, since the death of her husband, has resided in the township on a part of the homestead. Franklin was born on the homestead Feb. 12, 1SH, the oldest of the children, and was raised to farming, af- ter which he began the life of instructor of youth, and taught thirteen years in all. Since ISSO he has been handling monumental goods, making bronze a specialty. July 23, 18:4, he married Catharine Crise, who was born in 1851 in Somerset Co., Pa., daughter of George and Leah (Christ) Crise, natives of Pennsyl- vania, who came to Tuscarawas Co. in 18;1. Mr. Weimer has four children-Maud M., Edith R., Mary G. and Linder C. lle is a member of the United Brethren Church.

HENRY C. WEIMER, farmer; P. O. Beach City; was born Feb. 8, 1835, in this township, the youngest son of a family of thirteen children, born to David and Ann Catharine Weimer, all of whom attained ma- turity. David Weimer was born in West- moreland Co., Pa., but emigrated to this town- ship and county in 1815, and entered 160 acres in southwest quarter Sec. 27, remaining on the same as long as he lived; having been one of the pioneer ministers of the United Brethren Church in the county. His father's name was John Weimer, and he had eight children, six of whom were by his first wife. The thirteen children born to David Weimer and wife were as follows .- John and Dan, twins; Julia .A., Gabriel, Joseph, Sarah, Susan, David, Lydia, Mary, Catharine, Henry C., and Rebecca; all of whom lived to marry and have families. Our subject remained with his parents until he was of age, and in June, 1858, married Frances Overholtz, who was born in Harrison Co., this State, in December, 1811; daughter of Joseph and Frances (For- ney) Overholtz, both of whom came from Pennsylvania to this State; the former a son of Christian Overholtz, the latter a daughter of Peter Forney, who was 93 when he died. To Joseph Overholtz and wife were born thirteen children-Rebecca, Joseph, Christina, Ann, John, Christopher, Peter, Catharine, Martin, Jacob, Francis, Caroline, and James. Mr. Overholtz was a Whig; the family came here in the early days, and were members of the United Brethren Church. In May, 1864, Mr. Weimer enlisted in Company K, "John-

ston's company," 164th O. N. G. Upon his return home he resumed farming, in which vocation he is vet engaged, having a farm of 83 acres. Ile has nine children-James, Edl- win, Lula, Otto, Joseph, Mary E., Charles, LeRoy and Ransom.

D. P. WEIMER, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; was born Ang. 13, 1821, in Westmoreland Co., Pa., youngest of a family of three children, born to Peter and Catharine (Berkey) Weim- er. He was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 30, 1491; son of David, who had six children. The great-grandfather of our sub- jeet was a native of Germany. Ite died in Pennsylvania. David died in 1805; he had seven children, Peter, the father of our sub- jeet, being one of them. To Peter and Catharine were born the following-Sarah, Mrs. Jacob Brill, lived in Guernsey Co., Ohio, now dead; Lydia, Mrs. Peter Itowen- stine, died in this county; David P., the only one living. Peter was a blacksmith by trade, but a farmer by occupation, and came to Ohio in 1836, located in this township, and died in 1867; he was a Lutheran and a Republican. Ilis wife died in 1831, prior to his coming West. Our subject was a lad of 15 when his father moved out here, and he lived with him until he was 22 years of age. For several years he taught school in the winter, farming during the summer. Aug. 13, 1848, he married Elizabeth Hurraw, born in ISI?, in Som- erset Co., Pa .; daughter of Adam and Rebecca (Lenhart) Hurraw, and by her had six child- ren, Mrs. Weimer being the second in order of birth. The Hurraw family came West in 1832, and located in this township. After the mar- riage of our subject, he settled on the home- stead, where he lived three years, then went to Wihnot and lived one year. Fall of 1853 moved to the farm he now owns, and has re- mained there since. Ilas served as Town- ship Clerk fifteen years, and Township Trustee seven years. Always has been a Republican. Is a believer in the mystical body of Christ, and a liberal supporter of the gospel, yet is not a member of any church society. Was converted in March, 1870, in a Methodist Episcopal Church at Wilmot, but never be- came connected therewith. No children.

ANDREW WETZEL, farmer; P. O. Beach City; was born March IS, 1825, in Greensburg, Stark Co. (now Summit), son of John and

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Margaret (Reese) Wetzel; he was born in 1992, in Westmoreland Co., Pa .; she in same county one year later. John was the son of John, one of whose brothers was Lewis Wetzel, the famous Indian fighter in the annals of Penn- sylvania. The great-grandfather of our sub- ject, John, was scalped by the Indians and left for dead, but recovered. His sons were in the Revolutionary War. After the father was scalped, Lewis swore vengeance against the entire Indian race, and many a red-skin fell before his unerring rifle, or felt the steel of his trusty hunting-knife. Lewis was a powerfully built man, as brave as a lion, and as crafty as the Indian himself. The grand- father of our subject came West with his father-in-law about 1812, and located near Can- ton, where he died. John, his son, the father of our subject, settled in Greensburg, but moved to Illinois and was engaged in farming. His wife survives him. To them were born twelve children. Andrew, our subject, and one of the twelve children, remained at home until his marriage, which occurred Jan. 6, 1848, the lady being Sarah E. Ward, born Oct. 19, 1822, in Holmes Co., Ohio, daughter of Jesse and Sarah (Shepler) Ward. In 1851 Mr. Wetzel located on the farm where he now lives, having 140 acres of land here, 80 acres in Tuscarawas, and 40 in Holmes county. He has four children-John F., Jesse C., Leonard C., and Serena E. Has been a member of the United Brethren Church for twenty-six years, and is trustee of same. The Wetzels are a large and muscular family, the father of our subject having weighed 240 pounds. An- drew has lifted 1,000 pounds dead weight.

ISAAC WELTY, farmer; P. O. Wilmot; was born June 22, 1820, on the farm he now owns, in Sec. 22, southwest quarter. He is a son of Philip and Sarah (Overholt) Welty, the former of whom was born May 2, 1789, in Westmoreland Co., Pa .; the latter April 7, 1791, in the same county. Philip came West to Ohio, and located on his farm in 1816, having entered land from the government, living on the same until September, 1848. He was a Baptist in religious belief, and a Whig in politics. His wife died in 1866, having borne him a family of five children- Hester, wife of David Alter, of Tuscarawas Co .; John, on the homestead; Isaac (our sub- ject); Eliza, Mrs. J. D. Otis, M. D., of Tuscar-

awas Co., and Mary, now Mrs. Daniel Fore- man, of Wilmot. He served in the war of 1812. Our subject was raised on the home- stead, and never lived anywhere else. He was married to Susan, daughter of Joseph and Martha (Reed) Poyser, who was born in this township in 1823. Mr. and Mrs. Poyser were natives of Pennsylvania, but came West and were married in this State, and had thirteen children, eight of whom are living-Susan, now Mrs. Welty; John, resid- ing in Canton; Eliza, wife of John Eckerd, of Tuscarawas Co .; Sarah, now Mrs. Jacob Ober- lin, of Plain Tp .; Kate, now Mrs. Peter Myers, of Canton; Margaret, married Fred Rieksicker, of Canton; Lemma A., now Mrs. Barr; and Jane, unmarried. The parents were Luth- erans. To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Welty have been born four children-George, Orin S., Bernard and Mary F. He owns 142 acres of land with fine and substantial improvements in the way of buildings, and is a Republican in politics.

JONAS WARSTLER, farmer; P. O. Jus- tus; was born Dec. 8, 1835, on the farm on which he has since resided. His father, George, was born in February, 1808, in Plain Tp. His mother was Elizabeth, a daughter of Jacob Kyle, an 1812 veteran, born Sept. 5, 12:3, in Lancaster Co., Pa., and married in 1798, to Rosanna Loishbaugh. They moved from Pennsylvania to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1823, and located in the north part of Sugar Creek Tp., where the grandfather died, at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 25 days, a widower for sixteen years, and a highly es- teemed member of the German Reformed Church. Of his fifteen children, nearly all of whom raised families, five are living-Eph- raim and Daniel, in this township; Catharine, Polly and Susan. Henry Warstler, father of George, was a farmer, and an early settler in Plain Tp. In 1833 George moved with two brothers into Sugar Creek Tp., where he pur- chased an 80-acre farm, on which he remained till his death, in May, 1855. Ilis wife survived until April, 1862. To them were born three sons-Jonas, Daniel and Michael, and one daughter, Elmina, who died young. Jonas married, March 11, 1855, Caroline, only child of John and Eve Allbaugh, and born in Both- lehem, June 29, 1836. Her parents were both natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of

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Bethlehem Tp. Mr. Warstler has eight child- ren living-George T., Lydia A., Anson ()., Mary M., Naomi S., Ellen E., Alvin A., and Albert A. Lydia A. is the wife of John C. Zeigler, and the mother of two children-John J. and George W. George T. is also married.

Mr. Warstler, as well as his wife and two elles children, are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a Democrat, and for nine years was a member of the school board. His farin on Sec. 11, consists of 1211 acres.

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JOHN BRATCHER, farmer; P. O. New | Braucher has raised a family who are, as well Berlin; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., as himself, consistent members of the Luth- erar Church, and he is a good old Jackson Democrat. March 1, 1811. His father was Daniel Brau- cher, and married Polly Lobe. They were both natives of Berks Co., Penn., and were of JONAS BRAUCHER, farmer ; P. O. Massillon ; was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 20. 1817, and is the son of Daniel and Polly (Lobe) Braucher. Mr. Braucher came with his parents to Stark Co. in 1821, where he has since resided. Like all boys in the early settling of the country, instead of having a chance to go to school, he helped to improve his father's farm. lle remained at home until a man grown, after which he started for him- self. About 1840 he married Esther Hoch, a native of Pennsylvania, born January 21, 1820, and died May 20, 1860. Mr. Braucher married again October 28. 1863, to Mary Peters, daughter of John and Catharine Peters. The issue of Mr. Braucher's first marriage were: Daniel A., Susannah, Harriet, wife of H. Jackson, Diana, wife of H. Moore, Rebecca F., wife of II. Ball, David B., Jonas M., and four deceased-Israel, Sarah A., Elcora, and Mary C. By the second marriage have been born-John A., Ida E., George W., and Her- bert H. Mr. Braucher is the owner of a fine farm of 290 acres of well improved land, with good buildings, and well stocked, and it may well be said that he understands how to con- duet his farm to make the most money out of it, and at the same time keep the land in good condition. German descent. In 1821 they removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and settled in Jackson Tp., where Mr. Braucher had entered land pre- vious to his coming. They lived for a num- ber of years in a log cabin, and after many years of hard work he departed this life on the 16th day of Sept., 1853; his wife having died four or five years previous. John Braucher, the subject of this sketch, was raised on his father's farm. His chaners were very poor to obtain an education. Hle being the oldest of a large family, his time was required on the farm helping to improve, and to raise something to maintain the fam- ily. Mr. Braucher has been a hard-working and economical man, and has been quite suc- cessful financially. He has improved four farms. He is now living with his second wife. His first wife was Annie Lichtenwalter; daughter of Jacob and Polly Lichtenwalter; they were married in 1836. She was born in Stark Co., Aug. 27, 1817, and died Sept 24, 1853. He married his present wife, Christina Mutebler, daughter of Godfrey and Christina (Goss) Mutchler. They were natives of France, where Mrs. Brancher was born, Ang. 26. 1823. The Mutchler family came to Stark Co. in 1828, and settled on the farm where Mr. Braucher now lives. Godfrey Mutchler died Sept. 7, 1866; his wife Sept. 18, 1832. Mr. Braucher is the father of eight children- William F., Abben, Polly, wife of John Young; Catharine M., wife of Isaae Hassler; and deceased, Manias, killed in the late war; Lewis, Sarah, and one died in infancy. Mr.

GEN. SAMUEL BEATTY, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Mifflin Co., Penn., Dec. 16, 1820. Ilis father, John Bratty, was a native of Ireland, and came to Pennsyl- vania when 2 years of age, where he married Miss Christina Powell, and in 1829, removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and settled in Jackson Tp.

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The General's early life was spent on his father's farm, and attending such schools as there were in those days. He has been a pat- riotie man, having served his country twice when it was in great need. In May, 1846, he went out in the Mexican War as Ist Lieu- tenant of Company K of the 3d Ohio Regi- ment. After serving nearly two years he was honorably discharged, and returned to Stark Co., and in 1857 was elected Sheriff of the County, which office he honorably filled for two years, and in 1859 was re-elected, and held the office for two years more. Ii. 1861, at the breaking-out of the late rebellion, he was among the first to offer his services to his country. In April (1861) he enrolled a com- pany of men, which became Company A of the 19th Regiment, Ohio. He was appointed Captain of the company as soon as it became attached to the regiment. And while at Co- lumbus, Ohio, they hekl an election of officers, where he was elected Major, then Lieutenant- Colonel, then Colonel. These promotions were all received in one day. After receiving his commission they soon marched to the seenes of battle, where he showed himself a man worthy of his command. He participated in many of the most prominent battles, such as Mission Ridge, Stone River, Chickamauga, Liberty Gap, Chattanooga, Nashville and others. After the battle of Stone River he was promoted to Brigadier General, and at the battle of Nashville was promoted to Major General for meritorious conduct. After serving his country till the close of the war he came back to Stark Co., where he has since resided. In March, 1862, he married Susan V. Graham, daughter of John and Susan Gra- ham. She was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1839, and died in 1881. The General has one daughter, Mary.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 171

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