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In 1872 Mr. Baughman was married to Miss Sarah Dwiggins, a daughter of James Dwiggins. Six children have been born unto them, of whom one died in infancy and Bessie, at the age. of thirteen months. The others are: Brice, Laura May, Ada Belle and Nellie Fern.
Mr. Baughman is a republican in his political views and for several terms has served as super- visor, discharging the duties of the office with promptness and fidelity. He is interested in the growth and success of his party and in the wel- fare of his community and his active co-opera- tion is given many measures for the general good. Realizing that labor is the basis of all success in business he has worked persistently since starting out in life on his own account and whatever he has attained or enjoyed has been secured entirely through his own efforts.
EBERT J. JOHNSON.
Ebert J. Johnson, an extensive landowner and large stock-raiser living on section 14, Highland township, is a native son of Muskingum county, his birth having occurred in Perry township, August 1, 1858. The father, James Johnson, was a native of Pennsylvania, while the grand- father came from England. The father was a farmier by occupation and owned about one thou- sand acres of land, nearly all of which was in one body. He gave his time to general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising and was one of the leading representatives of this line of business in this community. He endorsed republican principles but while he kept well informed on questions and issues of the day was never an aspirant for office. Both he and his wife were devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal church and he took a helpful part in its work. He married Miss Lucinda Galloway and they became the parents of ten children, seven of whom are yet living. The mother's death oc- curred August 14, 1869, while the father sur- vived until October 26, 1893.
Ebert J. Johnson was educated in the common schools and remained at home until his marriage. He afterward operated his father's farm until 1886, when he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land in Highland township, making his home thereon for fifteen years. He then re- moved to his present farm and in connection with his wife he owns two hundred and ninety-two acres of valuable land in Highland township and one hundred and seventy-eight acres in Salem township. He carries on general farming and stock-raising, making a specialty of cattle and sheep and he has at this writing about forty head of cattle and three hundred head of sheep. His
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home is situated about six miles from New Con- cord and six miles from Adamsville and his post- office is Norwich, four miles away. The farm is well equipped with modern improvements, substantial buildings and all the necessaries found upon a model farm of the twentieth cen- tury. Its appearance is neat and attractive and indicates to the passer-by the careful supervi- sion of a progressive and painstaking owner.
Mr. Johnson was married December 29, 1881, to . Miss Martha Norris, who was born in Co- shocton county, Ohio, May 12, 1857, her parents being Daniel and Sarah ( Wagers) Norris. Her father was a farmer and came to Highland township in 1862. He purchased the place upon which Mr. Johnson now lives and which was inherited by Mrs. Johnson. There were two children in the family but the son is deceased. The father departed this life October 23. 1889, and Mrs. Norris was called to her final rest Jan- uary II, 1893. Mr. Johnson is a republican in his political views and he belongs to the Meth- odist Episcopal church, while his wife is a mem- ber of the Baptist church. They are both held in high esteem and are widely and favorably known socially in the county where they have long resided.
GILBERT NEWELL.
Gilbert Newell, who has to a greater or less extent followed the mason's trade throughout his entire life and is also owner of a good farm of forty-eight acres on section 7. Highland town- ship, was born November 4. 1848, in Adams township, Muskingum county, his parents being John A. and Sarah (McCormick) Newell, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Highland township, Muskingum county. The father came to Ohio about 1840 and followed the occupation of farming throughout his entire business career. He was one of the heroes of the war of the Rebellion, enlisting in the Union Army in November, 1861, as a member of Com- pany F, Seventy-eighth Ohio Infantry. . He served for one year and then was injured at Pitts- burg Landing by a team in the artillery and be- cause of this was honorably discharged. He died in February, 1901, and is still survived by his wife. They were the parents of six children, of whom five are yet living and all are residents of this county.
Gilbert Newell pursued his education in the district schools in his father's home and when only fifteen years of age enlisted in the army as a member of Company F. Fifty-first Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, being one of the youngest soldiers who went to the front from Muskingum
county. He joined the boys in blue in February. 1864, and served for twenty-three months. He was hit by a spent ball during the Atlanta cam- paign and he participated in all of the battles and movements of that campaign, including the en- gagements at Franklin, Nashville and Atlanta.
Following the close of hostilities Mr. Newell returned to his home and learned the stone- mason's trade, which he has followed to a greater or less extent since. He became the owner of land in 1881 and his farm now comprises forty- eight acres on section 7. Highland township, about two miles west of Bloomfield. Here he carries on general agricultural pursuits and stock- raising and his land is very rich and productive.
Mr. Newell was married in 1872 to Miss Har- riet Steadman, who was born in Morgan county, Ohio, in 1852, a daughter of Israel Steadman. Both of her parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Newell were the parents of eight children : Edward, who is living on a stock farm in Il- linois : John L., who married Mollie Mahira and resides in Highland township; Alta, who is liv- ing in Illinois; Bruce, who married May Wil- liams and resides at home : Rosa, who is also liv- ing in Illinois; Margaret, who makes her home in Zanesville ; and Blanche and Effie who are still with their parents.
Mr. Newell gives an earnest and unfaltering support to the republican party and has been township trustee, while for twelve years he has served as a member of the school board. Local advancement and national progress are both causes dear to his heart and in his home locality he has done his full share in furthering the work of public improvement. He belongs to Hansen Post, No. 648. G. A. R., of New Concord and is likewise a member of the Masonic lodge.
WILLIAM D. RIDER.
William D. Rider, engaged in the development of the natural resources of the county. his time being divided between farming and coal-mining. is a well known resident of Clay township. His father, Charles C. Rider, now deceased, was born in Muskingum county, and was a son of Adam Rider, a native of Maryland, who drove across the country to Ohio, about 1816. He entered a farm of one hundred and sixty acres from the government in Clay township, and later he purchased another quarter section, devoting his time and energies to agricultural pursuits until his death. . \
stone house which he erected in 1831 is still standing, one of the landmarks of pioneer times and a mute remainder of the progress that has come with the passing years. Charles C. Rider.
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reared upon the old farm homestead, was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Poe, a native of this county, and a daughter of Benjamin Poe, who was born in Culpeper county, Virginia, and at an early day came to Ohio. In order to provide for his family Charles C. Rider also fol- lowed the occupation of farming and he became quite well-to-do, carefully managing his busi- ness interests so that his diligence and economy brought him a gratifying measure of success. In his political views he was a stalwart republi- can. In his family were twelve children: Ed- ward, who resides in the old stone house; Mar- garet, deceased; Mrs. Susan Sowers; Lydia ; Charles C .; Alvira, deceased ; William D. ; Cath- erine; Churchill L .; Francis M. : Sarah E. ; and Benjamin P.
No event of special importance occurred to vary the routine of farm life for William D. Rider in his youth. He was born in the old home in 1865, and early became an assistant in the work of the fields. He has always carried on general agricultural pursuits and is now dividing his time between the work of the farm and coal- mining for the land is underlaid with a good vein of coal. He has a fine two-story residence standing on a part of the old homestead, just south of Roseville, and the farm is a splendidly developed property, indicating in its excellent appearance the careful supervision of a painstak- ing and progressive owner. In his political views Mr. Rider is an independent republican but he has never been an aspirant for office, preferr- ing to devote his attention to his business affairs in which he has met with signal success. He has not been remiss in the duties of citizenship, how- ever, and gives his hearty co-operation to the movements tending to promote the general good.
EDWARD WILKINSON.
Edward Wilkinson, now deceased. was for years a successful and representative farmer of Falls township. He spent his entire life in Muskingum county, where his birth occurred Mav 8, 1825. He was a son of John Wilkinson and a grandson of Edward Wilkinson, both well known in their day as leading citizens of their respective communities. The latter came to this country from England, about 1812, and settled in Muskingum county. He had made considerable money in his native land while engaged in the grocery business and brought to the new world a goodly sum of money, which he invested in seven hundred acres of land, about four miles north of Zanesville. He gave to each of his children one hundred acres, retaining the remain-
der for his own use and upon his tract he built a small log house. near the church on the Dres- den road, and there he spent the remainder of his life. He was well known as a pioneer settler of the county and assisted in laying broad and deep the foundation for its present upbuilding and progress.
John Wilkinson was born in England and in early life came to the United States. He after- ward returned to his native land, where he mar- ried Hannah Sharp, a native of that country. He then brought his bride to his Ohio home and spent his remaining days in Muskingum county, following the occupation of farming. He was known as one of the substantial agriculturists and reliable business men of his community and was recognized as a man of influence locally. He was among those who early espoused the cause of the republican party, and he took an active in- terest in its growth and success, remaining one of its stalwart advocates until his death, which occurred about 1865. He was never an office seeker, however. His wife survived him until 1869 and dicd in the faith of the Presbyterian church, of which she was a devoted member.
Edward Wilkinson carried on the line of busi- ness which had been followed by his father and grandfather and like them demonstrated his right to be classed with the citizens of worth whose tangible efforts for general progress proved ef- fective and beneficial. He obtained his education in the public schools and always followed the occupation to which he was reared, being a prac- tical and progressive farmer, whose careful su- pervision of his business interests was manifest in the excellent appearance of his place.
On the 26th of February, 1852, Mr. Wilkin- son was married to Miss Margaret Newman, who was born in this county, February 29, 1828, a daughter of George and Nancy ( Flannigan ) Newman, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Pennsylvania. Six children were born unto Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson : Walter, who married Amy Kelly and lives in Indiana ; How- ard, who married Clara Crawmer and resides in Muskingum township; Fulton, on the home farm; Jessie, the wife of Howard Spencer, of Frazeysburg: Florence, the wife of Oscar Welch, also of Muskingum township; and Fanny, who is the widow of Edwin Kelly and lives in Zanes- ville. Mrs. Wilkinson makes her home among her children.
From the organization of the republican party Mr. Wilkinson was an advocate of its princi- ples and gave to its men and measures his bal- lot, vet he never sought or desired office as a reward for party fealty. He held membership in the Masonic lodge and enjoyed the good will of all his brethren of the fraternity. He died February 27, 1900, when in his seventy-fifth
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vear. His was a long and useful career, his life being characterized by industry. activity and honor in all his relation with his fellowmen. Those who knew him respected him and those who were admitted to the circle of his friendship recognized in him many pleasing and admirable traits of character.
JOHN R. BURLINGAME.
John R. Burlingame, the owner of a valuable farm of two hundred and eighteen acres in Meigs township, is a native of Guernsey county, Ohio, born near Gibson, March 2, 1866. His father, James Burlingame, was a native of Rhode Island and was the son of James Burlingame, also a na- tive of Rhode Island. The grandfather came with his family to Ohio at an early epoch in the development of this state and settled upon a farm in Noble county. He entered two hundred acrcs of land near Batesville, known as the old Batcs farm, and there he continued to carry on agricul- tural pursuits throughout the remainder of his active business career. He died at the very ven- erable age of ninety years. James Burlingame, father of our subject, came with his parents to Ohio, was reared to the occupation of farming and always followed that pursuit. He became a prominent and influential agriculturist of his community. Lcaving Noble county, he removed to Guernsey county, where he purchased a farm. He married Miss Elizabeth Hetherington, a daughter of Christopher Hetherington, and both have now passed away. their remains being in- terred at Senecaville.
John R. Burlingame, whose name introduces this record, is the only representative of his fam- ilv now living in Ohio. He was reared under the parental roof and was trained to habits of indus- try, economy and integrity. His carly lessons in those directions proved of value to him in later years. He pursucd his education in the public schools and has always carried on general agri- cultural pursuits. He became a resident of Mus- kingum county in 1808 and that he has led a life of industry and activity is indicated by the fact that he is now the owner of a large and valuable farm of two hundred and eightcen acres in Mcigs township. It is known as the old Shaw place and is a very desirable property. Mr. Burlingame has been eminently successful as a farmer and business man, owing his prosperity entirely to his own efforts and to the assistance of his cstimable wife. His farm is thoroughly up-to-date in every particular; being supplied with all modern con- veniences and equipments, including the latest improved machinery. The land is under a high state of cultivation and he carries on both general
farming and stock-raising. In the latter depart- ment of his business he is well known as a raiser of cattle and sheep, having a fine flock of Merino sheep and some registered cattle. His place is located twenty miles from Zanesville and about three miles from Cumberland.
In 1872 Mr. Burlingame was married to Miss Lola Millhone, a native of Noble county, Ohio, and a daughter of Enoch Millhone, representing a prominent family of Noble county. They have two children, Wayne and Esther. The parents are consistent members of the Methodist Episco- pal church at Cumberland, taking an active part in its work and contributing generously to its support. Mr. Burlingame is now serving as one of the trustees of Meigs township, to which posi- tion he was appointed. He has always given his support to the men and measures of demo- cratic party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He is known as a leading and representative agriculturist of this community and his life record indicates the value and sure rewards of earnest effort and of character.
CHARLES M. PRINTZ
The business enterprises which contribute to the upbuilding and prosperity of the thriving little town of White Cottage find a worthy rep- resentative in Charles M. Printz, well known as a merchant there. He is a young man but has already attained success that many an older cit- izen might well envy. His birth occurred March 3. 1880, in this county, where his father, Mar- cellus W. Printz, was also born and rcared. The latter is now a prominent resident of White Cot- tage, and is a stockholder in the Stinc Pottery and various other enterprises. Payton Printz. the grandfather of our subject, was a native of Virginia and, removing westward in an early day. cast in his lot with the pioneer residents of Mus- kingum county so that the family name has been known here for many years.
Charles M. Printz is indebted to the public school system of Newton township for the cduca- tional privileges he enjoyed in his youth. When not busy with his text-books he worked in his father's store and factory, succeeding him in the ownership of the business 111 1904. He has since been engaged in general merchandising on his own account and because of the good stock which he carries, his reasonable prices and his earnest desire to please his patrons he has secured a liberal and growing trade.
In August, 1902, Mr. Printz was married to Miss Effie Browning, a native of Roseville. Ohio, and a daughter of Winifred Browning. Since age gave him the right of franchise he has voted with
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the republican party. He is continually studying out new methods for the benefit of his business, watchful of every interest pointing toward suc- cess, and he belongs to that class of wide-awake progressive young men who are to-day pushing forward the wheels of progress in the various communities.
WILLIAM M. SHINNICK.
William M. Shinnick, the secretary and treasurer of the Mosaic Tile Company and thus an active factor in the commercial activity of Zanesville, representing one of its leading pro- ductive industries, was born in this city Decem- ber 21, 1846. His father, George L. Shinnick, was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, born August 1, 1801, and in 1835 he arrived in Mus- kingum county, Ohio, settling at Zanesville. His ancestors came to America from Germany in the seventeenth century and located in the south. George L. Shinnick was a rope manufacturer and engaged in that business in Zanesville until 1868, when he sold his property through which streets were cut and he retired from active busi- ness life. He belonged to the Methodist church and was a prominent Mason, exemplifying in his career the beneficent spirit of the craft. While living in Baltimore he served as master of the lodge that laid the cornerstone for the Balti- more & Ohio Railroad. His political views were in accord with democratic principles. He mar- ried Miss Mary C. Millis, who was born in Zanesville and was a daughter of James Millis, a native of Delaware, whence he removed to New York city, where he engaged in contracting and building. On coming to Ohio in 1819 he established his home in Zanesville and here car- ried on business as a contractor, contributing in large measure to the material improvement of the city at an early day. His daughter, Mrs. Shin- nick. departed this life in Zanesville in 1888. at the age of seventy-one years. In her family were ten children, of whom six are now living. two daughters, Mary and Ida, being residents of Zanesville.
William M. Shinnick pursued his education in the public schools and afterward entered his father's establishment as manager. Later he was retained in the service of the city for a number of years. He was first secretary of the city water works and afterward filled the posi- tion of city clerk for ten years. He acted as city clerk from 1881 until 1886 and during the suc- ceeding three years was assistant postmaster. after which he was re-elected to the position of city clerk and continued as the incumbent in that office until 1895. when he resigned and turned
his attention to the manufacture of tile. A char- ter was taken out under the name of the Mo- saic Tile Company in 1894 and the plant was placed in operation in 1895 with David Lee as president, W. M. Bateman as vice president and William M. Shinnick as secretary and treasurer. Success attended the new enterprise from the beginning and its output has constantly in- creased, owing to the steady demand for its product, which, because of its excellence and durability has found favor with the public. Mr. Shinnick is also a director of the Union Na- tional Bank, which has been his connection with the institution since its organization in 1890 and he is now serving as vice president.
In city affairs Mr. Shinnick has taken an active part and helpful interest. He was elected a member of the board of education for the sec- ond ward in 1878 and has served continuously in that position for twenty-seven years, the cause of public instruction finding in him a warm friend, his labors having been a potent element in advancing the standard of the schools here. At different times he has served as president, treas- urer and clerk of the board. He was also the first secretary of the county workhouse board and secretary of the cemetery board for ten years. In politics he is a democrat, while fra- ternally he is connected with the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Roval Arcanum.
Mr. Shinnick was married to Miss Alice Ebert, a native of Zanesville and a daughter of Elias Ebert. They have a wide acquaintance here and their position in social circles is an enviable one. Mr. Shinnick is a man of genial nature and high social standing and one who is most appreciative of the amenities which go to make up the sum of human happiness. He is. moreover, a man of strong individuality and un- questioned business integrity and one who has attained notable success in the affairs of life.
AMON M. OSLER.
For twenty-nine years Amon M. Osler has been a representative of educational interests in Mus- kingum county and is equally well known as a successful stock-raiser of Highland township. He was born in Bloomfield, October 31, 1859. his parents being Zachariah and Sarah J. ( Wil- son) Osler. He comes of one of the oldest pioneer families of this part of the state. Hardly had the work of improvement and progress be- gun when the Osler family was established here. The great-grandfather, William Osler, was a native of Baltimore county, Maryland, where his death occurred when he was more than one hun-
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dred years of age. Throughout his active life he had carried on farming. His son, Edward Osler, grandfather of our subject, was born in Baltimore county, Maryland, in 1781, and came to Ohio about 1814, casting his lot with the pioneer settlers of Muskingum county. He had been married in his native state to a Miss Bond, who died there. After coming to Highland town- ship he settled upon a tract of wild land of one hundred and sixty acres which he entered from the government. Although he served as a soldier in the war of 1812 he received no pension but was given a warrant to his land and he established his home in Highland township, where he con- tinued to reside until his death. He aided in laying broad and deep the foundation for the present prosperity and progress of the county. At the time of his arrival here Zanesville was a mere village and many of the now thriving towns and cities had not yet sprung into existence. There were no railroads nor telegraphs and in- deed few of the roads had been laid out. The Indians lived in this part of the state and the pioneer settlers always had to be on the alert to prevent Indian attacks. Edward Osler was mar- ried again in 1815, in Baltimore county, Mary- land, his second union being with Miss Lydia McGee, who was born there. They became the parents of nine children : Charity, who married William Starrett, of Highland township; Ann, the wife of George McCaughey, who died in Zanesville in 1880: Eli, who died in 1895 : Prov- idence, who died in childhood ; Providence, who is the second of the name and is now living in Adamsville : Zachariah, deceased ; Dorcas, who died in 1880; James, deceased : and Rachel, who died in 1800.
Zachariah Osler was born upon the old family homestead in Highland township in 1823, was ed- ucated in the public schools and engaged in teaching for several years. He wedded Miss Sarah J. Wilson, who was born in Highland township in 1822 and they became the parents of five children, of whom four are now living. The father died in 1898, at the age of seventy- five years, and the mother passed away in the same year. He was a great reader, keeping well informed on all subjects of general interest and he had a most retentive memory. He voted with the republican party and both he and his wife were members of the United Presbyterian church.
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