History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 172

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

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SAMUEL BRAUCHER, farmer; P. O. Mas- sillon; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., May, 15, 1819; son of Daniel and Polly (Laub) Braucher, who moved to Stark Co. in 1824. They settled in Jackson Tp., elose to where Mr. Braucher now lives. He owns a fine farm consisting of 240 acres, well improved, and in the highest state of cultivation. April 29, 1847, he married Miss Polly Liehtenwalter, daughter of Solomon Lichtenwalter. She was born in Jackson Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, and died July 17, 1879. After which Mr. Braucher

married Matilda Hammer, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Hammer. Mr. Brancher's family were all born to the first wife, are- Solomon F., Daniel R., Sarah J., wife of John Rudolph; Clara, wife of J. J. Snyder; Rhom- anis H., Charley H., Milton J. and two de- ceased. Mr. Braucher is a Democrat by birth and votes for principles, not men. He is a member of the Reformed Church.

HENRY BACHTEL, farmer; P. O. Me- Donaldsville; is son of Jacob and Catharine (Kershner) Baehtel, who were native of Wash- ington Co., Md. Jacob was born March 29, 1770, and his wife, June 1, 1473. They were married March 24, 1793, and in same year re- moved to Bedford Co., Pem., where there were born unto them six children-Samuel, born June 8, 1795; Nancy, born July S, 1692; Isaac, born July 10, 1299; An trew K., born Aug. 21, 1803; Henry, born Dec. 18, 1805, and Polly, born about 1802. The subject of this sketch, Henry, is the only one of those children now living. Jacob Bachtel removed with his family to Stark ('o. in the year 1810, and settled in Plain Tp., on Section 17, where they resided until their death; Jacob dying Sept. 22, 1823, and his wife Feb. 12, 1833. Mr. Bachtel and wife ranked among the most respectable families of Stark Co. Mr. Bach- tel, our subject, has been a resident of Stark Co. since 1810. He is a man of moral habits, and always takes part in all local improve- ments. He has served as Justice of the Peace for twenty-one years, and has held other min- or offices of the township. In 1826 he mar- ried Margaretta Upp, daughter of Peter and Susannah (Winters) Upp She was born in York Co., Penn., July 6, 1806, and d'ed Feb. 1, 1861, after which he married Mrs. Martha Everhard, widow of Jacob Everhard. Mr. Bachtel's family were William W., deceased; Catharine, wife of J. W. MeAbee; Samuel P., Hiram J., all born to first wife.

MOSES CLAY, farmer ; P. O. Massillon ; was born in Jackson Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, Nov. 27, 1823. His father, Isaac, was a native of Pennsylvania, born about 1782, and came to Stark Co. in 1804, and settled in Plain Tp., one and a half miles from New Berlin, on 80 acres he and his brother David entered, which they paid for by splitting rails. While there he married Miss Mary Pennock, a native of Virginia, and in 1812 removed to Jackson Tp.,

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where he purchased 160 acres of unimproved land, which he soon improved and began farming on a larger scale. At the time of his death ho owned 560 acres of well improved land, which was the fruit of many years of economy and hard labor. His nearest market place for many years was Cleveland and Pitts- burg. His wife was the first to die, her death occurring in 1832, and his in 1852. Moses ('lay, the subject of this sketch, is the sixth child of a family of seven. Ile remained at home all his life, and now resides close to the place where he was born, owning a part of the old homestead. In 1850 he married Catharine MI. Madison, daughter of Otis Madison, She is a native of Virginia, but was mostly raised in Stark Co. Mr. Clay's family are-Elvira 1., wife of J. Pontins, Harvey B., Otis M., Frank M., Edward P., Emma I., Mary D., and Mar- shall F .; one deceased, Mary E. Mr. Clay owns 240 acres of well improved land within four miles of Massillon, and is a highly res- pected citizen of Stark Co.

REUBEN HOLL, farmer; P. O. Canton; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Nov. 15. 1823, and is the son of Samuel and Mary (Royer) Holl, who were also natives of Penn- sylvania; the father born March 11, 1298, and mother July 4, 1801. In 1836 they removed to Stark Co., and settled in Lake Tp., and in 1837 they moved near New Berlin, where they followed farming until 1851 or 1852, when they retired from farming and removed to New Berlin, where they lived until the death of Mr. Holl, which occurred in Febru- ary, 1866. His wife still resides at New Ber- lin, at the ripe old age of 80 years. Reuben is the third born of fourteen children; spent the early part of his life at home on the farm, and at the same time received a commo i school education; being an apt scholar h . soon acquired an education that enabled him to teach school, which he followed most in the winter, having taught sixteen winter terms. In 1850 he removed to Jackson Tp., and en- gaged in farming, and at different times he followed surveying. In 1858 he took posses- sion of his present farm, which was then rough and unimproved, but by hard work he now has 215 acres of as well improved land as there is in Jackson Tp. In 1848 he married Miss Eliza Roush, daughter of Godfrey and Elizabeth Roush. Nine children have been

born to them, six living-William P., John Il. city engineer at Canton; Daniel W., Mary E. wife of J. J. Zerbe ; Oliver W., Benjamin F. Those deceased are-Edward, Albert and Ephraim.

SOLOMON LICHTENWALTER, farmer; P. O. Massillon ; was born in Adams Co. Pean., Dee. 1, 1:96, and is the son of Abraham and Eve C. (Seager) Lichtenwalter, who were of German descent, and were born in Pennsyl- vania. In June, 1813, they removed to Stark Co., and settled close to Canton. In 1814 the father died, after which Mr. L. was dependent on himself to make his own way in the world. He followed whatever he could gret to do. Hle married in 1824 Catharine Ilane, daughter of Christian and Magdalene (Shook) Hane. She was born in Center Co., Penn., and died Aug. 16, 1861. Mr. Lichten- walter has raised a family of eight children- Solomon; Annie M. wife of Samuel Braucher; Sarah, wife of Martin Metz; John J., William, Henry, Christian, and Amanda, wife of W. Young. Samuel Lichtenwalter was born in Stark Co., Feb. 13, 1825, and was married Sept. 15, 1852, to Elizabeth Metz, daughter of Sam- uel Metz. He has four children-James, Sarah A., Maria F., wife of C. Oberlin, and Lizzie.

J. LICHTENWALTER, farmer ; P. O. Massillon ; was born in Jackson Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, Feb. 15, 1824 ; the son of Jacob and Mary (Minnich) Lichtenwalter, who came to this county in 1813, where they lived till their death, the father dying May 28, 1866, aged 17, and mother, Oct. 5, 1853, aged 56. Joseph, our subject, has been a resident of Jackson Tp. all his life, and has been engaged quite extensively in farming. His home farm consists of 160 acres of well improved land, with good buildings and everything necessary for farming. Ile also owns 169 acres outside of the home farm. The home farm was en- tered by his father. In 1852 he married Mary A. Braucher, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Laub) Braucher. Five children have been born to them-Jacob O., Ida R., wife of A. Beal, Salome .A., and Leo W., one deceased, dying in infancy. Mr. Lichtenwalter has served as Trustee and Assessor, and is always willing to take part in all local matter that are of in- terest to the community in which he lives. He and family are members of the church, and are in good standing in the neighborhood.

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ISABELLA NOBLE, widow of Thomas Noble, farmer ; P. O. Massillon , and daugh- ter of Robert and Isabella (Cooper) Noble, was born in Westmoreland, England, March 31, 1811, and was married to Thomas Noble in 1832, who emigrated to America in 1833, and settled in Jackson Tp. on the farm where she now resides. Mr. Noble was born in Westmoreland, England, Dec. 24, 1802. When he came to Jackson Tp. he bought 800 acres of land and engaged extensively in stock-raising, sheep being his specialty. He was a man of upright character and esteemed by all who knew him. He is still fresh in the memories of many that he has helped start in life, when money and other necessaries were hard to obtain. In December, 1847, he de- parted this life, leaving his widow and five children to mourn their loss, three of whom are still living-Thomas, in Illinois ; John, in Kansas ; Robert, a merchant in Illinois. The two deceased are, Isabella, wl.o was the wife of S. Harmount, and William.

JACOB OBERIAN, farmer ; P. O. Mc- Donaldsville ; was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 4, 1817 ; is the son of Jacob and Eliza- beth (Ruuk) Oberlin, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Pa., and removed to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1826, and settled in Jackson Tp. Father died in about 1850 and mother in 1872. Jacob Oberlin, the subject, has been a resident of the county and township since 1826. In 1845 he married Elizabeth Lutz, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Arnold) Lutz. Mrs. Oberlin was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1823. Mr. Oberlin has five children-Isaac, Sarah J., wife of John Real; Mary A., wife of M. Slate; Elizabeth A., and Catharine A. Mr. Oberlin and wife are members of the Reformed Church. and he is a staunch Republican.

P. J PALMER, farmer ; P. O. McDonalds- ville ; is the son of Michael and Jane (Dun- can) Palmer, who were of German descent, father born in Maryland. He was a hatter by trade, having learned his trade at Chambers- burg, Pa., after which he went to Funkstown, and opened up business for himself. About 1831 or 1832 he removed his family to Stark Co. and engaged in farming. His family are- Matilda, wife of John Pletz ; Peter J .; Me- linda, wife of B. Ryan ; Margaret, wife of B. Williams ; George W., Lewis William ; Car- oline, Mrs. Coryagon ; Emma, Mrs. Tryval-

biss, and Odell. The family are all living in other states but Peter .J., our subject, who has lived in Jackson Tp. since 1832. In 1845 he married Caroline Page, widow of Oliver Page. Five children have been born to them-Wes- ley S., Edward, Alice J., Flora C., wife of J Reed ; Cora E.

ISAAC RUTHRAUFF, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Franklin Co., Penn .. Sept. 3, 1819, and is the son of John and Mary (Shriver) Ruthrauff; he born in Frank- lin Co., Penn., April 13, 1787, and she in Adams Co .. Penn., Ang. 17, 1787. They were married April 24, 1809, and removed to Maryland, where they lived until 1834, when they removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and finally settled 33 miles south of Canton, where Mr. Ruthrauff died November 14, 1837, and his wife, November 24, 1854. Isaac, the subject of this sketch, remained on the farm till of age, when he married, Sept. 28, 1854, Miss Nancy L. Correll, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Lind) Correll, born in Adams Co., Penn., April 15, 1830. Her par- ents were natives of Adams Co., Penn .: father born 1787 and mother 1793. They came to this county in 1834, and settled four miles north of Canton, where they died, father in 1859 and mother in 1875. Mr. Ruthrauff's family are-John H., Thomas H., Mary E. wife of P. Young; Hurbert E., Ida J., and Edwin G .; one deceased, Hattie E. Mr. Ruthrauff is a member of the German Reformed Church, and his wife is a member of the Disciples' Church. Mr. Ruthrauff is a staunch Republican.

J. W. REED, farmer; P. O. Crystal Springs: was born in Stark Co., Ohio, March 19, 1843. He is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Sprankel) Reed. He was born in Pennsylvania, July 27, 1810; she Sept. 12, 1819. In 1833 Mr. Reed came to Stark Co., and settled in the vicinity of Millport. Jackson Tp. In 1852, he, in company with Foss and Justice, built the McLain's Mills at Millport, this county. He was a cooper by trade, which he followed for about thirty years. He was the father of ten children, of whom seven are living-John (deceased); Lewis, wounded at battle of Pitts- burgh Landing, and died from the effects May 11, 1862; Margaret, James W., the subject of this sketch; Mary F .; Clara, wife of HI. Smith; Kate, Jane (deceased); Alice, Jessie F. Mr. Reed departed this life Feb. 8, 1865. James

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W., the subject of this sketch, was married June 23, 1870, to Miss Flora C. Palmer, daugh- ter of Peter J. and Caroline Palmer. Six children were born to them-Flora and Dora, twins; Lewis J., Grace, Harry HI. and Blanche. Mr. Reed was raised to farming, which has been his occupation till of late years. In 1814 he was appointed Postmaster at Crystal Springs. it being the first postoffice at that place. He has held the office since its crea- tion, and has been engaged as business man- ager of the Melain Milis.

JACOB RUDY, farmer; P. O. McDonalds- ville, was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Dee. 12, 1808, and is the son of George and Elizabeth Rudy. Mr. Rudy came to Stark Co. in 1834, and first settled in Lake Tp., where he lived two years, then moved to where he now lives, and has remained there ev- er since. He is the owner of about six hundred acres of well improved land. In 1842 he married Miss Catharine Bachtel, daughter of Samuel Bachtel. She was born in Jackson Tp., and is the mother of three children, living; Henry, Mary A., wife of S. Kilinger ; Eliza- beth, wife of M. Shaffer; and one died, Sam- uel. Mr. Rudy is a member of the Reformed Church, and is a Republican.

HENRY SPRANKEL, farmer; P. O. Mas- sillon; was born in Stark Co., Dec. 9, 1817,

and is the son of Michael and Catharine Sprankel who were natives of York Co., Penn., and were of German descent. In 1815 they removed to Stark Co., and set- tled on Sec. 19, where they lived till their death. Mr. Sprankel has been a resident of the county all his life. In 1832 he married Susannah Howenstine, daughter of David and Magdalena (Cook) Howenstine. The children born to Mr. Sprankel were-Franklin, and John, deceased; Mary, wife of J. H. Ebie, deceased; Henry H., and Harriet, deceased; and Ellen, wife of H. S. Foltz.

A. M. WEIDLER, M. D., McDonaldsville; was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 29, 1812; son of David and Elizabeth (Hallacher) Weid- ler. The Doctor began the study of medi- cine in 1833, and in 1835-36 he attended col- lege at Philadelphia, and in 1838 came to Stark Co., and located at New Berlin, where he began the practice of his profession. In 1837 he married Ann M. Kluch ; she died in 1855, after which he married a daughter of Samuel Nunamaker; she was born in this county July 21, 1813, and is the mother of four daughters-Rosa A., Grace V., Ethel P., and Verona M. After making three or four moves, the Doctor finally settled in MeDon- aldsville, Stark Co., in 1874.

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BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP.

MRS. EVE ALLMAN. Navarre. This lady was born in Perry Tp., Stark Co .. Ohio, Oct. 28, 1812: she is the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Smith) Stump. who came from Franklin Co .. Penn .. to Stark Co., Ohio. in 1808: they were enterprising. intelligent peo- ple, acenstomed to hard work, and well calcu- lated to reclaim a wilderness and endure the hardships and privations of pioneer life. (Full mention of them is made in the history of Perry Township). Mrs. Allman received but a meager education- only such as the log schoolhouses of that early day afforded: she was, however, well schooled in all domestic duties. in which our pioneer women excelled. She remained at home until her marriage with Mr. Barney Allman. which occurred in 1830. This gentleman was born in Franklin Co .. Penn., in 1806. and. when 4 years of age. his parents came to this county: here young Allman was reared upon a farm, receiving the benefits of a common-school education: at the time of his marriage with Miss Simmp. he had but little or no property: he and wife, however. went to work with a will. and. at the time of his death, which occurred Dec. 5. 1874, they had a finely improved farm of 147 acres, and were enjoying the fruits of a well- earned competency. Mr. Allman was well and favorably known throughout the county; he held the office of Township Treasurer fif- teen years, besides other positions of honor and trust: the county would be much better off to-day had it more such men. He was the father of the following family of children. viz .: Margaret, Elizabeth. Agnes, Frederick S., Lucinda. James D., Mary C. and Margaret J. Mr. Allman. as well as his wife, were from early life members of the M. E. Church. and their lives were such as to reflect credit upon the church, their family and themselves. Mrs. Allman resides upon the old homestead, and, although passing into the " sere and yellow leaf," is hale and healthy, and is calmly awaiting the last of all time.

JAMES BEVARD, Navarre. This gentle- man was born in Dalton, Wayne Co., Ohio, April 3. 1838; he is the son of James and Nancy (Kendrick) Bevard: the father was a native of Ireland. to which country, from France, his father, William Bevard, fled dur- ing the Revolution in the time of the first Na- poleon: William Bevard died in Ireland, leav- ing his wife and three sons, who shortly after- ward came to America, two of the sons locat- ing in Canada. and the third. our subject's father. who located in Little York, Pa., where he was married. and in 1838 came to Ohio, and locating at Dalton, Wayne Co .: here he has since resided, and for the most part been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In his family were five children, four of whom are vet living: his wife died in 1878. Our subject lived at home and assisted npon the farm until about 13 years of age: he then went to Mas- sillon, Ohio. to learn the tailor's trade with Mr. John Lowe: he remained with Mr. Lowe five years, and then went to Canal Fulton, where he remained some two years, and then came to Navarre: he worked for a number of years for Bowers & Umstead. and at their deaths purchased the business, which he has since successfully run. He was united in marriage with Miss Susanna Gardner, Sept. 3. 1860: this lady was born in Navarre, Ohio, July 3, 1840: by this union there are three children, viz .. Charles L .. Myrtle E. and Ed- ward M. Mr. Bevard was raised a Democrat, but has never voted with that party, and dur- ing the late war was a stanch Union man; he has a nice, comfortable home. and he and wife are among the best and most respected citizens of the village in which they live

HUGH D. BROWN. Navarre: was born in Franklin Co., Penn, March 25, 1821; he is a son of William and Mary (Early) Brown, both of whom were natives of Pemylvania. and the parents of four sons and one dangh- ter The mother died when Hngh D. was abont 7 years old, and the following year

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his father was killed: he had been a hotel- keeper up to the time of his wife's death. and also had several teams on the road team- ing: soon after his wife died, he sold his teams, for which he received quite a large sum of money: he went to live on a farm. and, while there siek. was one night taken from his bed and carried to a ravine a short distance from the house. where he was cruelly murdered; two of his neighbors were suspicioned. but their guilt was never proven. After Mr. Brown's death. Hugh went to live with a cousin, with whom he resided until 19 years of age. In 1844. he came to Ohio and took charge of quite a large tract of land belonging to his cousin. Mr. Brown has since purchased the property, and he now has 250 acres of well-improved land; there were but few im provements on the place when it came into his possession, and what improvements there now are were placed there by Mr. Brown. Feb. 13, 1846, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Smith, who was born in Pennsylvania April 10. 1823: to their union there were born five ebildren- Davison and William, living: and Elmira J .. Anjella E. and Sarah A., de- ceased. Mrs. Brown departed this life Aug. 17. 1866. Mr. Brown's second wife was Cyn- thia E. Kline, to whom he was married Oct. 12. 1868: this lady was born in Tuscarawas Co .. Ohio. Nov. 17, 1838: by this marriage there were born four children, the ones living being Ira E .. Vesta V., Ida P .: and the one deceased is James H. Mr. Brown began as a poor boy, and he has made what he now has by his own exertions. In politics, he is a Ro- publican. and. although in a strong Demo- eratie township, has been twice elected Town ship Trustee. He is a member of the Luth- eran Church, and one of the leading citizens of his township.

REUBEN S. BUCHTEL was born in the township of which he is now a resident F'eb. 8. 1825; his parents were John and Magdalena (Sherman) Buchtel. and grandparents. John and Catharina (Snyder) Buchtel: his great- grandfather. John Buchtel. was a native of Wur- temberg. Germany, and at the age of IS left his native country and emigrated to the United States; he located in Penn's Valley, in Center Co., l'enn., where he lived many years. Our

subject's grandfather removed from that place to Ohio in 1511, the father of Reuben S. be ing 11 year old at that time; he stopped first in Canton, then a small hamlet of log cabins. where he left his wife and family until he could find a tract of land snitable to his f; ney : the beautiful valley of the Tuscarawas snit- ing. he located on Sec. 12. Range 9, in Both lehem Township, choosing the east half of the section: it at that time was a wilderness, that took all the courage and perseverance of the pioneer to reclaim it from its wild estate; it was not long until the clear ring of Mr. Buchtel's ax awoke the cchoes, and his steady perseverance won a home in the wilderness. Seven years after his location. death claimed him. his widow continuing to survive him until 1836. when she. too. died. JJohn. the father of Reuben. was one of four children, whose names are Henry. John. Julianna and Harmon: the daughter is the only one vet living. Mr. Buchtel lived and died on the home farm. He was married. in about 1921. to Magdalena Sherman, who bore him six children- Catharine. Reuben. Joseph. Sarah. Elizabeth and Samuel: all are living. all are married, and all are living in Stark County. Mr. Buchtel died Jan. 29. 1868, and Mrs. Buchtel April 28. 1575. By trade, Mr. Buch tel was a cooper. but his chosen occupation was farming. In politics. he was Demo cratic, and a member of the Evangelical Church: he was an honest man, and an honored mom- ber of society. Reuben S. Buchtel, as was his father before him, was roared on the home farm: receiving but a common-school educa tion in youth, his attention has never left his boyhood teachings. In IS4S. he married Mary Burns, and to them were born five children -- Martha J., Frances M .. Mary E .. Rachel N. and Sarah E. Mrs. Buchtel died March ". 1862, of consumption: she was a kind and dutiful wife and a loving mother. Mr. Buch- tel's second and present wife was Sarah Shell- enburger, who was born in Bethlehem Town- ship March 17, 1837: their marriage was sol- emnized Dec. 21. 1862. Mr. Buchtel started in life with but very little means at his com- mand. but, by industry and frugality, he has made a fine farm of 159 acres. Ho is a Democrat, and a member of the Reformed

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Church. Mr. Buchtel is a man of but very few words, his actions speaking louder than mere talk; he has assisted cordially in build- ing the churches and schools of his neighbor- hood, and in all landable enterprises is an active assistant.

and Eva A. (wife of Rev. J. H. Steele, of Ash- | land County). Mrs. Chapman was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Oct. 3, 1817. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman farmed the old Chapman homestead in Virginia for three years, and then came back to Ohio and disposed of 320 acres of unimproved land in Ashland County, after which he purchased his present farm, on which he has resided to the present; he now owns 160 acres of fine farming and graz- ing land, a portion of which is underlaid with a four-foot vein of excellent limestone; his present occupation is farming and stock-rais- ing. Mr. Chapman was one of the first farm- ers of Bethlehem Township who early began the importation of blooded stock; his first shipment of sheep was made in 1856, when he imported twenty-four head of Spanish sheep, principally of the Atwood stock, at a cost of $1,200; he has also taken considerable pains in the breeding of fine horses and cattle, and has done more in the building-up of blooded stock than perhaps any man in the township. Mr. Chapman and his youngest son, who is now dead, were quite extensively engaged in sheep- raising in Illinois at one time. He and wife are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In politics, Mr. Chapman is a stanch

HON. THOMAS W. CHAPMAN, Navarre: was born in Brooke (now Hancock) Co., Va., June 18, 1814; he is descended from Low Dutch, Irish and English on his Grand- mother Chapman's side, and of English and Scotch on the Chapman side. The family settled first near Martinsburg, Va., and after- ward near Fairview, in Western Virginia. Our subject's grandparents were George and Elizabeth (Swearengen) Chapman, and his parents were William and Elizabeth (Wilcox- ton) Chapman. William Chapman was born near Martinsburg, on Back Creek, Jan. 23, 1782; his wife, our subject's mother, was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1785, in Mont- gomery Co., Md .; they were married in 1805, but this lady was Mr. Chapman's second wife, his first being Mary Chapman; there were no children born to the first marriage, but to the second there were born nine, three of whom are yet living, our subject being the only son. The parents came from Virginia to Ohio in 1845, locating in Bethlehem Tp., Stark Co., , and leading Democrat of his county and town- where they resided until their respective ship. Besides many other positions of honor and trust in the gift of that party which he has held, he was selected to represent the counties of Stark and Carroll in the State Senate in 1858 and 1859, which he did with credit to himself and satisfaction to his con- stituents. Mr. Chapman is one of the most prominent men of Southern Stark County. deaths. Mr. Chapman was a Democrat, and he and wife were of the Old-School Presbyte- rians in religion: they were honest and well- respected people, and, from the time he first commenced dividing his property among his children, he was estimated to have been worth $75,000. Mr. Chapman died April 5, 1875, aged over 92, and Mrs. Chapman March 5, GEORGE H. CROSS, Navarre; is a native of Lancaster, Penn., his birth occurring March 12, 1846; he is a son of John and Eliza (Hawkins) Cross, both of whom were natives of England, but were married after their ar- rival in Pennsylvania, and resided there until their arrival in Navarre, Ohio, in 1857. Mr. Cross was a chandler by trade-a busi- ness he followed both in England and America. On the breaking-out of the rebell- ion, in 1861, he enlisted in Co. A. 19th O. V. I., and participated in a number of leading engagements; at the battle of Stone River he received a severe wound, and was carried off 1878, aged over 87. The one who forms the subject for this sketch received a good com- mon-school education; he came from Virginia to Ohio in 1839, and has remained in the State, to a greater or less extent, ever since. June 30, 1836, he was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Warner, daughter of George Warner, Sr .. and by her had a family of six Abraham W., William M. (deceased), Clara (wife of Oliver Yost, of Perry Township), Maria E. (wife of Levi S. Smith, whose biog- raphy accompanies this work), Elizabeth E. (wife of Prof. O. A. S. Hursh, of Tiffin, Ohio),

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 172

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