History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 177

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

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ton, now of Columbiana County. His first wife dying he was married to Miss Catharine Bailey, of Trumbull County, six children being born of this union, who are now living, viz .. Elizabeth, Emanuel, Alice, Minnie, Rosa and Emery.

JOSEPH REIGHART, pretzel baker, Max- inio: a native of Lancaster Co., Pen., born Feb. 12, 1839: son of Sammel Reighart, a locksmith, who lived all his life in Laneaster County: Samuel married Mary Ann Huffty, who was the mother of the subject of this sketch. Joseph, at the age of 9. entered a tailor-shop at Sporting Hill for the purpose of learning the trade: two years later, he could make a pair of pantaloons; he continued at this occupation for nine years, then commenced clerking in a dry goods store, remaining at this for some three years. In April, 1860, he came ont to Stark County and worked for Johu P. Rex, a merchant tailor of Canton, over two years. In September. 1862. he en- listed in the 115th O. V. I., but was soon after ward discharged on account of physical disa- bilities. He was married. Aug. 19. 1862, to Miss Maggie Ellen Gray, and, after Reighart returned from the army, they opened a shop in Canton, making custom work there for some fourteen months, and, during the next three years, followed the same occupation in Paris and Mt. Union: in July, 1866. they removed to Strasburg, purchasing their present prop- erty: he followed tailoring here for several years, but finally commenced making pretzels, manufacturing them first by hand and on a small scale: he gradually increased the busi- ness, discontinued tailoring, and fitted up his bakery with improved labor-saving machinery, and the conveniences of his household are not surpassed by those of any other residence in the township: he purchased a steam engine to assist in manufacturing the pretzels, and, all things considered, it is doubtful if any other firm engaged in this business can produce the same amount of goods with as little labor: the eraeker pretzels which he bakes are acquiring each year a more extended sale, and his trade now aggregates about $4,000 each year: his customers throughout Columbiana, Stark, Wayne. Tusearawas. Carroll. Mahoning, Por- tage and Summit Counties are in a great measure supplied by his wagons: he also

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ships large quantities to other sections of the State by rail. Politically, Mr. Reighart is a Republican: he is the father of six living children, viz .: Grant, Mary May, Ada Bell, Forest, Alta Grace and Charles.

JOSEPH RILEY, farmer: P. O. Mt. U'nion; born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1834, son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Hippond) Riley, who were born and raised in England; Eliza- beth was the daughter of Edward Hippond. Joseph, Sr., came from England with his wife in 1832 and settled in Jefferson County; he was a farmer by occupation; about 1844, he moved to Carroll County, remaining there three years, and in 1847 settled in Colum- biana County, near New Lisbon, where he died April 3, 1852: shortly afterward. his widow removed to Mt. Union with her chil- dren, living there some two years, during which time the subject of this sketch finished his education at the Mt. Union College: they returned to Carroll County, settling near Sa- lineville, where the mother died Jan. 1. 1859. Joseph was married, Sept. 1, 1864, to Miss Mahala Ann Hutchinson, daughter of Robert C. and Eleanor (Wiseman) Hutchinson; they continued as residents on a farm in Carroll County until the fall of 1879, when, having purchased their present farm of 56 acres from David S. Hassler, they removed to their new home, near Mt. Union. Mr. Riley served as Trustee in Carroll County, and also as Justice of the Peace for Fox Township of that county eight years. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church of Mt. Union: they are the parents of eight children Mary Ellen, James Franklin, Emma Julia. Joseph Taylor, Maggie Hutchinson, Robert Dickson, Lizzie Josephine and Idla Alice.

JOHN SHAFFER, deceased; a prominent farmer of Washington Township for many years: born July 23, 1519. and died April 6, 1866; he was the son of William and Sophia 1

Shaffer, who were among the first settlers of Washington Township; they moved to Stark County from Pennsylvania about 1516, locat ing first on the farm now owned by Jerry Byers; in about one year, they removed to where Eph Pickens now resides, in Nimishillen Township. but afterward returned to their first location. William Shaffer was a member of

the Lutheran Church: he owned at one time over 500 acres of land; he died in December, ISSS, aged 83 years; he was the father of thirteen children. viz .. Elizabeth, married John Byers: both are deceased: Daniel, formerly of Washington, now deceased: Samuel moved to Alliance and died there; Mary married John Klingaman; both are deceased: Catharine, now Mrs. David Klingaman, of Washington: William and Henry, of Washington; Susan, now Mrs. William Altman. of Portage County; Esther married Daniel Byers; both are de- ceased: Sarah married John B. Miller, now deceased; Jonathan. of Washington: John, died in Washington: Sophia, now Mrs. Abra- ham Roos, of Illinois. The subject of this sketch was born on the farm now occupied by Jeremiah Byers, in Washington Township: he learned the shoemaker's trade in early life, but never followed this occupation much. He was married, in 1838, to Margaret Cairns, a nativo of Scotland, daughter of Andrew and Margaret ( Pagan) Cairns, born Nov. 21, 1811. Mr. Shaffer lived several years on 30 acres now owned by David Byers, and in the spring of 1819 removed to the farm now owned by his heirs, which land he purchased from William Davidson; he was chosen Township Trustee several years, and filled other minor offices; was connected with the Presbyterian Church at Homeworth. He was the father of five children, viz., William, eldest son, now Jus- tice of the Peace in Nimishillen Township; he was married, March, 23. 1565, to Miss Lydia Trump; Andrew J .. the second, now a resident of Washington, east of Freeburg, was married. Feb. 4. 1868, to Miss Nancy Fox; Joseph and James A. Shaffer are now residing at the homestead with their mother and sister, Miss Jennie. They own at the present time 96 acres: are engaged in farming and stock- raising. Their present residence was built in 1$54. The family are connected with the Presbyterian Church at Alliance.

JOSEPH L. SHUNK, A. M., Professor of Latin and Greek in Mt. Union College: was born in Wilmot. Stark Co., Ohio, Sept. 14, 1844; he is the son of Joshua and Christina (Putman) Shank, she a na. tive of Ohio, he of Pennsylvania; Mr. Shunk was a cabinet-maker, and conducted his

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business in Wilmot for many years; about 1849, the unwelcome messenger of death called him from his wife and four helpless children. viz .. Elizabeth (now wife of Capt. D. Bash). Joseph. Mary (now Mrs. Henry Reed) and J. Putman. Our subject was the second of the family, and. at the time of his father's death. about 5 years old: until 14 years of age. he resided with and was cared for by his mother's father. In the meantime, he had acquired a fair common-school education. When he was 14 years of age. he received of his grandfather a colt for that summer's service, and for sub- sequent work, he was paid a small salary. In 1860 and 1861, he attended Greensburg Seminary during the spring and summer terms. and applied himself at teaching through the winter months in order to secure means of support while struggling to obtain a more thorough education. In June, 1863, he en- listed in Co. A. 86th O. V. I., and served until the 10th of the following February, when he was discharged, and, Jan. 19, 1865, re-enlisted in Co. C (of which company he was Orderly Sergeant), 184th O. V. I., and served until Sept. 20. 1865, when he received his final dis- charge. On returning from the army, he re- sumed teaching, and continued for several winters. In 1866, he purchased an interest in a dry goods store in Wilmot. with Capt. D. Bash. under whose supervision the store was conducted. and from which partnership Mr. Shunk withdrew in 1880. He entered Mt. Union College as a student in May, 1874, and took a full classical course, and graduated in 1877: he had resolved to enter the ministry at the close of his collegiate course, and accord- ingly was licensed to preach by the North Ohio Conference of the M. E. Church. in 1877; at the same time, he took charge of a class in the college, and has since held the Professorship of Latin and Greek languages in that institu- tion, while his relation to the church is nn- changed. and for which he frequently officiates as minister. Dec. 16. 1869, he married Eretta Wolf. daughter of Dr. Samuel Wolf, of Wil- mot.

JORDAN L. STANLEY, farmer and school-teacher; P. O. Freeburg. Near the beginning of the nineteenth century, Joshua Stanley, grandfather of the subject of this

sketch, loft his home in Fairfax Co., Va., and removed with his wife and family to Colnm- biana County, settling in Butler Township, where his son, JJohn H., was born; the latter married Sarah Woolman, daughter of Abner Woolman. who came to Ohio from New Jersey about 1808 and settled in Smith Tp., then Columbiana Co .. but now of Mahoning on land he had entered several years previous. John H. had seven children: his son Joshua W. was Superintendent of the Census in 1880 for the Eighth Ohio District. Jordan L .. another son, and subject of this sketch, was born Sept. 25. 1836, in Butler Tp., Columbiana Co .; he was raised on his father's farm. receiving an education in the schools of Butler Township, and also in Salem, under Prof. Holbrook. During the years 1856 and 1857. he read law under Asa Battin, Esq., of Salem. After be- ing admitted to practice, ho located at Can- field, and, while a resident of that place, served as one of the County School Examiners of Mahoning County for four years. He was married, May 6. 1858, to Nancy Meese, dangli- ter of Daniel Meese, one of the early settlers of Washington Township: in 1864, they set- tled south of Freeburg on a small farm of 31 acres. living there until the fall of 1875, when they removed to his present farm, purchasing 102 acres from Jacob Kern: he has since sold part of this, and now owns 50 acres. In No- vember, 1866. he was elected Justice of the Peace for Washington Township, and after- ward re-elected for three successive terms, serving altogether twelve years: he has also been chosen Township Assessor for several terms, and took the census of Washington Township during the summer of 1880. Dur- ing the past twenty years, he has taught school each winter, and is frequently chosen as a juryman on important cases which come up for trial at Canton; he was Foreman of the jury which was impaneled where the case of the State of Ohio vs. Joseph Kline. His first wife died April 27, 1876, leaving one child, Miss Ida M. Stanley: he was married a second time to Miss Nannie Powell. daughter of Levi Powell.

HENRY STALL, undertaker and carpenter, Homeworth, Colombiana Co., born Dec. 13, 1824, in Adams Co., Penn., son of Samuel and

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Jane (Hurst) Stall: Samuel was also a native of Adams County: his wife was born in Ire land: they removed with their family to Stark County in 1839. settling in Washington Town ship, on the farm now owned by Samnel Harris. Sammel Stall was a tailor by trade, and worked at this ocenpation until he died. March 2. 1871, aged 65 years: he was the father of six children. viz .. Henry and George, of Washing ton Township: Ann Eliza, formerly Mrs. John Burton. but now deceased: William A., of Alliance: Mary Ann. now Mrs. Zedick Hoiles, of Alliance: Sallie J., now Mrs. Jesse Ruff, of Washington. Henry Stall subject of this sketch, worked as a farm hand until after he was 21. then learned the carpenter's trade under Kirk McLean, which occupation Mr. Stall has followed for thirty-three years, work- ing under other carpenters and frequently as a contractor, building houses and barns: he erected the schoolhouses at Strasburg and in District No. 9. Some nine years since, he commenced the business of undertaking. which he has followed ever since, having at the present time a patronage extending throughout Stark and Columbiana Counties: he has at the present time two hearses, one of which cost $500, and, although located six miles from Alliance, keeps at his establishment a large assortment of coffins and caskets: he enjoys the confidence of the public. as his in creasing patronage will demonstrate; has been chosen School Director two terms, Master of the Grange and Director of the Washington and Paris Township Insurance Company. He was raised a Free- Will Baptist; has always voted the Republican ticket. He was mar- ried. in 1848. to Miss Serena Burns, dangh- ter of Hugh Burns of Columbiana County: his only son. Dennis Stall. is a valuable as- sistant to his father: Dennis was married. in 1876. to Miss Amanda Ickes, and they have one child. Ross. Mr. Stall has owned and occupied his present home of 10 acres over since he was married, in 1815.

B. J. G. WILLIARD, farmer: P. ().

Homeworth, Columbiana Co. His father, Jacob G. Williard, was a native of Mary land, and removed from there to Column biana County in 1823 and settled in New Lis bon, in which village he was a Justice of the Peace for many years; he was a skilled sur veyor, and employed frequently in this capae. ity on public improvements planned and fro. quently completed by the citizens: among these were the old Sandy & Beaver Canal. and several lines of railroads: he served as County Surveyor in Columbiana several terms; was appointed one of the Fund Commissioners, and in 1846 was elected Treasurer of the county, serving one term. Politically, he was a Democrat. Having purchased 320 acres in Washington Tp., Stark Co., he removed to this tract in October, ISIS, and commenced farming: the citizens of Stark County, how over, appreciating the valuable services of Mr. Williard, he was ere long chosen as Surveyor of the county, which position he occupied sov- eral terms, and, at the time of his death, which occurred April 17. 1878. he was also City Engineer of Canton, and. although 77 years of age, executed his duties in an efficient manner: his wife died in 1576: they were the parents of eight children. as follows: B. L. P .. died in Ft Wayne: G. L. L. and B. J. ( .. of Washington Township: Catharine, of Alliance: John, died in Alliance: Maria, now Mrs. Thomas Cicil, of Alliance: George and Andrew J .. of Homeworth. Columbiana Co. Many years previous to his death, Mr. Williard transferred his land to his children and re- moved to Canton. His son. B. J. G., subject of this sketch. was born in 1531, and married. Sept. 15. 1838, to Mrs. Elizabeth Beer: they moved to their present farm in April. 1860, residing there ever since. Mr. Williard owns at the present time 60 acres, and is engaged in farming and raising stock: he has been chosen Clerk of Washington Township, although politically a Democrat. He is the father of seven children, viz .. Lily, Grace. Mary, James Beer. Walter. Maggie and Susie.

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GEORGE W. WYANT, farmer of Paris Tp., Stark Co., was born Feb. 22, 1808, and lived in Baltimore until the age of 15, when he went to live with an uncle in Washington Co., Penn., remaining two years; he then returned to Baltimore, where his father, who kept a tavern three miles out of the city, was soon taken sick and died. About a year later, he, with his mother, moved to Washington Co., Penn., and a year later he returned to Balti- more; when he was about 20 years of age, they moved to Ohio and bought 80 acres of one John Wickard, paying $400. Here they lived in quarters of a very primitive fashion, the house and barn being built alike, the floor being of puncheons and the upper loft of loose boards, reached by a ladder. Two years Jater he was married to Mary Roades. Their wedded life was quiet and happy, covering a period of forty-seven years. They were both church members for forty years. He a Lu- theran, his wife a Presbyterian. Mr. Wyant is now (1881) 73 years of age, and has lived on this same farm for fifty-three years, where his son John also resides. Mr. Wyant worked hard for a period of thirty years, and is now quietly enjoying the fruits of his labor; he has lived at peace with his neighbors and has never had a lawsuit in his life.

WILLIAM BERRY GOODIN, deceased, whose residence was in Osnaburg Tp., Stark Co., was born in Fayette Co., Penn., June 26, 1814. He came to Ohio with his parents when 2 years of age, settling in Wayne County, near Mt. Eaton. The day following their arrival, the neighbors, five in number, all then living in the township, met together, cut down the trees and built a cabin, the family moving , in the second day, living and lodging in it dren.

without a door for over a week-while the woods around was full of wild animals. Often in the night time was the mother awakened by the howling of wolves, when she would reach ont to ascertain if her children were all there. Mr. Goodin's youth was filled with incidents common to frontier life. His edu- cational opportunities were extremely limited. At the age of 18, he began teaming for his fatlier from Wooster to Pittsburgh. At 25. his father fitted him out with a five-horse team, to do for himself. At the age of 27 he married Joanna Springer, of New Lisbon, Ohio, and soon after purchased and settled upon a farm in Osnaburg Tp., Stark Co., thoughi he continuel teaming to and from Pittsburgh some years after. For two seasons he ran a canal boat from Massillon to Cleve- land, and was popular with freighters as he was reliable and trustworthy. In 1852. he abandoned freighting and retired upon his farm, giving his entire attention to his family and farm. In character, he was honest, humane and charitable. If he had an enemy, it was not known. Though not a member of the church, he was a strict observer of the Sabbath Day. During our civil war he was a strong supporter of the Union cause and an active agent for the Townships of Osnaburg and Paris in procuring substitutes for the draft. After an illness of one week, he died July 22. 1878- aged 64 years and 26 days. His wife survived him. with seven out of a family of nine children. Two, a son and a daughter, died in infancy. Four of the remaining seven are married. One son resides in Huntington Co., Ind. The others in Stark County. He had sixteen grand-chil-

In giving a list of the lawyers of Stark County in the chapter in the legal profession we neglected to mention the names of Henry S. Belden. of Canton. and Walter S. Putman, of Wilmot.

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History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 177

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