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their children are named Ora and Myrtle. Susan became the wife of Louis Hartline, son of George and Catharine Hartline, of Norwalk, Huron Coun- ty, Ohio, and their union has been blessed by the birtli of three daughters, Maude, Ruby and Bessie. Jacob, tlie youngest of the household, who is at bome with his parents, married Minnie Shutt, daughter of Jacob and Emma Shutt, of Tuscara was County, Olio.
In politics the subject of this sketch was a strong Republican until lately, but is now a member of the Grange. He has never acquired or held office in any official capacity, excepting as a member of the School Board, serving in that capacity for many years. There is a schoolhouse standing on a portion of his brother's estate, known as the Hartline School.
OHN S. BLACK, a leading young attorney of Cambridge, by · close application to his pro- fession is steadily moving forward to success and prosperity. He is very popular among his fellow-citizens, who elected him City Clerk in 1890. He is a Democrat in politics, and conse- quently, when placed by his party on the ticket as a candidate for the Mayoralty in 1892 was de- feated, as the county and vicinity are well known to be Republican by an overwhelming majority.
Born in Centre Township, Guernsey County, February 13, 1863, Mr. Black is a son of one of the old settlers and pioneers of that locality, James Black, who was born there on the 3d of March 1843, and in early manhood was a farmer. In 1864 he went to California. He passed his time in mining until his deatlı, which occurred in Hel- ena, Mont., May 5, 1887. To himself and wife, Lueinda, nee Englishi, were born two children, our subject and Margaret E., who is the wife of a Mr. Maudlin, of Tekamah, Neb. Mrs. Lucinda Black died in Delavan, Ill., October 28, 1873, when in her twenty-eighth year. Samuel, the father of James
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Black, was a native of Ireland. He came to the United States in 1838, first locating in Baltimore, Md., but two years later brought his wife and four children to Guernsey County. He died on his farm in 1866. His eldest son, Jolın, died in Ne- braska, in October, 1892; William died in Cincin- nati, in July, 1894; David is a farmer in this coun- ty; Samuel resides in Montana; Jane and Margaret were the daughters; and three children died in in- fancy.
John S. Black, whose name heads this sketcli, lived on the farm until he was twelve or thirteen years of age, when he came to make his home with his uncle, James Stewart, in Cambridge. He at- tended the local schools, and in 1881 graduated from the high school. During the vacations he clerked frequently in stores, and after completing bis education taught school for three or four terms with success. Being desirous of adopting some profession, he entered the law office of J. B. Fergu- son, and after a course of study was admitted to the Bar, in October, 1892, since which time he lias been engaged in general practice.
On the 9th of December, 1886, Mr. Black mar- ried Laura Moore, by whom he has one child living, Ellis. Mrs. Black is a daughter of Ellis P. and Elizabeth Moore, of Middlebourne, Guern- scy County. The young couple are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and enjoy the esteem of a large circle of friends. Mr. Black possesses those sterling qualities of mind and heart that entitle him to the good-will and consideration of all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance
1 ESSE D. BAKER, one of the native sons of Canal Dover, is also one of her most promi- nent and highly esteemed business men. Since he arrived at man's estate he has been en- gaged in the banking business, as for about thirty years he has officiated in one capacity or another with the private bank of this city. In all public movements and measures which have been set on
foot in the interest of the town or county, Mr. Baker has been among the first to materially assist, both by his influence and means. As a business man, he possesses sound principles, sterling integ- rity and superior executive ability. He has a large circle of true friends and acquaintances, who respect him for his many excellent qualities of head and heart.
The father of J. D. Baker, a native of Pennsyl- vania, bore the Christian name of Philip. In 1816 he, with his father's family, started for Ohio by the wagon route, and while crossing the Penn- sylvania mountains got lost in some manner; fort- unately, however, he wore a red coat, which could be scen at a great distance, and this led to his re- covery. For sixteen years he was engaged in the foundry business, and became thoroughly identified with the welfare of this township. For seventeen year's he was engaged in the banking business in this city, and was long considered one of the sub- stantial citizens of this place. His death occurred April 25, 1881. In Canal Dover he was married, about 1847, to Miss Harriet Elliott, and by their union four children were born.
Jesse D. Baker was born in Canal Dover October 10, 1850, and received his elementary educational training in the public schools of this place. Go- ing to Oberlin when seventeen years of age, he pursued a commercial course of study in a busi- ness college, and there laid the foundation for his future career of usefulness and success. The bank with which he has been so long connected was or- ganized in July, 1867, and in 1890 was re-organ- ized as a National Bank. Entering this institution first as a clerk, Mr. Baker later became bookkeep- er, and then was made Cashier, in which capacity he is still serving. For several years he has been Treasurer of the Tuscarawas Agricultural Society, and in this, as well as in many other ways, has dis- tinguished himself by the interest he takes in its growth and far-reaching capabilities for good. In polities Mr. Baker is affiliated with the Republican party, with which he has been identified since be- coming a voter. The only fraternity to which he belongs is that of the Knights of Pythias.
In New Philadelphia a ceremony was performed on the 29th of November, 1885, by which Sadie
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N. Fox became the wife of our subject. Mrs. Baker is a lady of rare attainments and culture, and is a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Crites) Fox, prominent citizens of New Philadelphia. Three children have been born to our subject and wife, namely: Adele Harriet, Donald C. and Jeanette.
J ONATHAN A. KACKLEY, M. D. The call- ing of a physician is perhaps thic most trying on brain and body of any in the field of science, for it absorbs the attention of him who practices it conscientiously both day and night, and brings into play the most versatile pow- ers of his being. From a boy Dr. Kackley desired to become a physician-his kindly nature turning instinctively to that broad field of aid to human suffering for bis life work-and since devoting his attention to the healing art he has received a por- tion of his reward in this world, for he has the con- fidence, respect and esteem of his fellow-men, and the consciousness that he has driven sorrow and despair from many homes by his skill as a physician.
Our subject was born February 18, 1857, in Buf- falo Township, Noble County, Ohio. His grand- father, Jonathan Kackley, was a native of Virginia, and made his way to this state some time in the '30s. On his way hitler he was stricken with ty- phoid fever, and died wear Norwich. Some time after his decease his family came to Noble County, where they made their permanent home.
Jonathan Russell Kackley, father of our subject, was also a native of the Old Dominion. He was born May 10, 1823, and came west with his fam- ily, and with them was among the earliest settlers of this section of the state. He was a carpenter and cabinet-maker by trade, following these occu- pations during the greater part of his active life. In his early life he owned the Point Pleasant mill, and shipped flour on rafts during high water to points along the Ohio River.
The lady who became the mother of our subject was prior to her marriage known as Miss Rachel
Cather, a native of Noble County. Her union re- sulted in the birth of six children, of whom Alex D. is deceased; Martha A. is now Mrs. Matthew W. Bay, and lives in Cambridge; Sarah E. became the wife of Jolin Craig, who is dead, and she is now living near Claysville; Joseph W. is a resident of Point Pleasant, a blacksmith by profession; Jon- athan A., of this sketch, was the next youngest; and James E. died in infancy. In politics the father was a Democrat, and served twenty-five years on that ticket as Justice of the Peace. He was at one time candidate for the office of County Commissioner, and althoughi defeated had the satisfaction of knowing that his popularity caused the Republican majority to be greatly diminished. His liberality in contributing toward all worthy movements and his generosity made him an influential citizen of the county. While working at his trade he re- ceived the contract to erect many of the public buildings of this section, among them being the County Infirmary barn of Noble Connty.
During the late war, when Morgan with his men made a raid through Ohio, Mr. Kackley, Sr., was made Captain of a company formed to capture him. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, and in that denomination at this place hield many official positions. He was Superintendent of the Sunday- school for many years, and his influence as & Christian worker may yet be felt among the mem- bers of that church.
The original of this sketch was educated in the public schools of Noble County, and when only eighteen years of age was fully qualified to teach. This occupation he followed for the ensuing five or six years, in the mean time carrying on the study of medicine, it being his desire to follow that pro- fession. In 1879 he entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and after completing the course of study there became a student in the Col- umbus Medical College in this state, from which he was graduated with honor in the spring of 1882.
Immediately after receiving his diploma Dr. Kackley opened an office in Point Pleasant, and began the practice of his profession, and is to-day recognized as one of the leading physicians of the county. His practice extends over a large territory, and at times has been more than he could attend
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to and do his patients justice. He was married, May 29, 1881, to Miss Mary R. Secrest, daughter of Jacob F. and Eliza (Shriver) Secrest, natives of Virginia. Mrs. Kackley was born in Point Pleas- ant, July 3, 1860, and is now the mother of four children, namely : Ellis D., born February 16, 1883; Owen R., April 18, 1888; Wilford E. and Wilbert (twins), born February 4, 1891. The last-named is deceased. In politics the Doctor is a Prohibi- tionist, and, like his father before him, is promi- nently connected with the Lutheran Church.
P ETER HERBERT. An excellent example of sturdy enterprise, thrifty habits and persistent industry, characteristic of so many of our farmers, may be found in the life of Mr. Herbert, who is one of the wealthy residents of Wheeling Township, Guernsey County. He owns one hundred and thirty-seven aeres of valua- ble land, the improved condition and orderly ap- pearance of which furnish good evidence of his intelligent conception of the details of his voca- tion and his progressive spirit in all that pertains thereto.
Mr. Herbert, a native of Germany, was born May 30, 1834, to Conrad and Margaret A. Her- bert, also natives of that country. The father was born August 12, 1782, and died April 15, 1869. His good wife, whose birth occurred January 3, 1792, departed this life January 22, 1862. Her husband had been married previously, and by his first wife had four children, three girls and one boy. Elizabetlı stayed in Germany; Lizzie, Ann and Conrad came with their parents and our sub- ject to America.
The father and mother were married in their native land in 1833, and of their union our sub- ject is the only child. He was about three years of age at the time the ocean voyage was under- taken which conveyed them to their new home in America. The parents first landed in Baltimore,
Md., after a tedious journey of ten weeks, during which time the vessel was nearly lost. They re- mained in Baltimore but a short time, when they began the overland trip to this state, their destin- ation being Zanesville. After a year's residence there they became residents of Wheeling Town- ship. this county, where the father had purchased a small tract of land. This he increased as the years passed by and his means would allow, until at the time of his decease he was the possessor of a well cultivated estate of eighty acres. He became very prominent in the affairs of his township, being al- ways willing to contribute his quota toward its advancement, and at the time of his decease the community lost one of its best citizens.
The subject of this sketch, like other farmer boys, obtained his education in the schools of the district, and when sixteen years of age began to earn his own living. He, however, remained with his parents until their decease, when he sold the homestead, and with the money purchased the farm on which he is at present residing, but which at that time contained two hundred and twenty acres.
In the year 1856 Mr. Herbert was married to Mary Gaumer, who was born in Coshocton Coun- ty, this state, April 27, 1840. She is a most esti- mable lady, and the daughter of John and Magda- lene Ganmer, the former of whom served in the War of 1812. To the latter conple were born the following children: Chester, now a retired farmer of this township, and at present living in Guernsey; John A., engaged is business in Iowa; Jacob R., also living retired in Plainfield, this state; Saloma, the wife of Val Zimmer, who resides in Muskingum County, Ohio; Elizabeth, Hannalı and Susan, deceased; and Mary, the wife of our subject. The father of this family, who was a son of Jacob and Catharine (Schowash) Gaumer, was born in Pennsylvania, April 13, 1799, and died on his farm August 28, 1862. His parents were na- tives of Somerset County, Pa., and were farmers by occupation. Mrs. Gaumer, who was also a na- tive of the Keystone State, was a daughter of Adam and Saloma (Swartz) Shirer, farmers, and was born May 20, 1803. She was eighty-four years old at the time of her decease. She and her hus-
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band were people widely known in Coshocton County, where the remaining years of their life were passed, and by means of their sterling worth and strict integrity won the confidence and high regard of all with whom they were brought in contact.
Of the four sons and seven daughters born to our subject and his wife, the eldest, Chester, is de- ceased, as are also Mary A., Martha J., Saloma J. and Laura B. William is engaged in farming in Wheeling Township, this county; Eliza A. is at home; Jacob R. is a well-to-do agriculturist of Tuscarawas County; Maggie is the wife of William Ailer, a farmer of Muskingum County; and Charles H. is under the parental roof.
Mr. Herbert is a stanch Democrat, and boldly expresses himself without fear or favor. His first vote was cast for James Buchanan. He has been very popular in his community, and for over fif- teen years was Treasurer of his township, and for a period of twenty years served acceptably as a member of the School Board. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has been Steward and Trustee for the past twenty years. Ile has been a very hard worker, and his fine farm proves his industry. Hle and his pleas- ant and entertaining wife are members of the best circles of society in the county.
INFIELD HARTLINE. From the early history of Tuscarawas County the name of Hartline has been associ- ated with its rise and progress. The father of our subject, whose sketch may be found elsewhere in this book, was one of its most prominent pioneers, and for many years has been active in developing its agricultural resources. His son, our subject, is distinguished not only as being one of its native- born citizens, but for the part which he has taken in its advancement to the front as one of the richest and best improved farming regions in the state.
The original of this sketch was born on the old
homestead in Franklin Township, October 21, 1853. Ile was given a good education, and when only seventeen years of age taught school with good success. A year later his father gave him his time until reaching his majority, and he con- tinued to teach, being employed six successive winters in the northwestern portion of the county. In 1876, however, having a decided taste for farm life, he began the cultivation of a good tract of land, and has followed this branch of work ever since, with the exception of six years, from 1886 to 1892, when he was engaged in the manufacture of stoves.
The marriage of our subject with Miss Francina Wallick was celebrated July 25, 1875. The lady was the daughter of John and Susan (Mumaugh) Wallick, of Lawrence Township. Their union has resulted in the birth of one child, a son, Curtis, who was born February 9, 1877. Our subject is very pop- ular in his community, and, following in the foot- steps of his honored father, is bound to meet with success in his labors.
Mrs. Hartline departed this life in February, 1882. The year following her demise our subject took a trip to the Pacific Coast, going by way of the Southern Pacific Railroad to San Francisco. Ilis object being to see the country, he took a slow train, and was two weeks in making the journey. While at Marysville, Cal., he first saw the West- erners' method of harvesting, and having nothing else to do he went into the fields with the laborers and helped to garner the wheat from nearly one thousand acres of land. From that place he went to Canyonsville, Ore., where he had further expe- rience in the harvest fields and remained until Sep- tember 17. He next visited the city of Portland, whence he returned to the Golden Gate, where he boarded a train over the Union Pacific Railroad bound for the East. At the expiration of the allotted time he arrived home, after spending six months in the West, and during that time seeing more of its wonders and beauties than most people see in a lifetime.
In 1883 Mr. Hartline purchased the David Knap- penberger Farm, consisting of one hundred and sixty-two acres, pleasantly located one mile south of Strasburg. On the 17th of April, 1883, he mar-
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ried for his second wife Miss Catherine, daughter of Jacob and Caroline (Leppla) Plingstag, old and prominent residents of this locality. The three children of whom they became the parents are: James B., who died at the age of five years; Harry, a lad of six years; and Nettie.
Mr. Hartline has recently purchased a portion of his father's farm, which is one of the richest and most productive in the Sugar Creek Valley. On it he has erected a handsome residence, to- getber with the necessary barns and outbuildings, and made it one of the attractive spots in the land- scape of the vicinity. The land is finely tilled, and underlying the rich soil are to be found fire- clay, coal and limestone.
In religious matter our subject is a sharer of the views of the great Martin Luther. Socially he is a Knight of Pythias, and has filled nearly all the chairs in that order. The Republican party finds in him one of its stanchest adherents and willing workers. He is a man of broad mind and en- lightened views, of forcible character and fine bus- iness talents. He is warm hearted and generous, and uses his means for the good of the community.
LI HALL. The gentleman with whose name we introduce this sketch, and who is now deceased, witnessed and materially aided in the growth and development of Gnern- sey County, and more especially of Millwood Township, of which he was a native. He belonged to that class of old residents to whom so large a debt of gratitude is due from the present genera- tion, owing, as it does, all the advantages for a more easy life and a higher degree of culture to the noble hearts who endured privation and hard- ship, and opened the way for civilization through trackless prairies.
Mr. Hall was born June 7, 1819, and was tlie son of John and Phæbe ( Webster) Hall. His edu- cation was very limited, being confined to the sub-
scription schools of that early day. He lived in a double log cabin with his parents when a boy, and it was no unusual thing in the winter to awaken in the morning to find the snow had sifted through the shingles on the roof, and was scattered over the bedding. He helped to clear most of the land in the vicinity of his home, and was a hardy front- iersman. He endured patiently the hardships and privations of those early days in the Buckeye State, finding much to enjoy in those pioneer times, and was most of the time kept busy aiding in clearing and preparing the soil for cultivation. Working out often in the coldest days of winter, he, with his brother Thomas, frequently found it necessary to build a wood fire in order to thaw their dinner. Possessing a benevolent disposition, he was ever ready to help those in need, and gave liberally of his means to every worthy eause.
The marriage of Eli Hall and Priscilla, daugh- ter of William and Rebecca (Outland) Thomas, was celebrated September 24, 1857. The parents were natives, respectively, of Georgia and North Caro- lina, whence they emigrated to Belmont County, this state, as early as 1805, and when young in years located with their parents near Barnesville, where they were married and spent the remaining years of their life. William Thomas was the son of Camm and Elizabeth Thomas, natives of Georgia, who came to this state in 1805. The grand- father of Mrs. Hall was the son of William and Rebecca (Camm) Thomas, natives of Pennsylvania. William Thomas was a cousin of Anthony Wayne, and it is supposed that his father was a native of Wales. Rebecca Camm was the daughter of Bar- tholomew and Margaret Copic, who in turn was the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Minshall, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Marshall, who came to America from England with Will- iam Penn's colony.
Mrs. Rebecca Thomas, the mother of Mrs. Ilall, was the daughter of William and Margaret ( Peel) Outland, who emigrated from North Carolina to Belmont County, this state, about the year 1806. William Outland was the son of Thomas and Eliza- beth (White) Outland, and his father, Thomas, came to the l'nitec. States from his native Ilolland early in the eighteenth century. Margaret Peel was
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the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Josie) Peel, of North Carolina, and a relative of Sir Robert Peel, of England. So far as is known, the ances- tors of both the Hall and Thomas families have been Friends since the foundation of that religious sect.
To our subject and his wife there were born four daughters, all of whom are at home with their mother, and bear the respective names of Hannah A., Elma M., R. Elvira and Margaret. They all have birthrights in the Friends' Society. Eli Hall departed this life Angust 1, 1891, and in his death the community lost one of its most valued and honored citizens. He followed farm pursuits dur- ing all his active years, and left to his family a good estate in Millwood Township. He was in early life a Whig, and east his first vote for Will- iam Henry Harrison in 1840. After the organiza- tion of the Republican party, however, he joined its ranks, and was always interested in its success. Ile was never an aspirant for office, but performed well his part as a model American citizen.
J OHN A. BUCHANAN, who is one of the leading attorneys in New Philadelphia, is a native of this state, and was born in Bel- mont County, March 9, 1852. Ile is the son of John T. and Anna (Anderson) Buchanan, also natives of Ohio. The former is a son of James Buchanan, who hailed from Pennsylvania and was of Scotch ancestry. The mother was the daughter of John Anderson, and her birth occurred in this state. John T. Buchanan followed the occupation of a farmer for many years, but is now living in Chicago. By his union with Miss Anderson he be- came the father of two children, the brother of our subject being Robert B., who also makes his home in Chicago.
The subject of this sketch remained on the farm with his parents until a lad of twelve years, when the family removed to Fairview, Guernsey Coun-
ty. He was then given an opportunity to attend the academy in that place, and on completing his studies there began reading law under the in- struction of William Barton. After passing a thorough examination in 1873, he was admitted to the Bar, and immediately opened an office and be- gan the practice of his profession at Barnesville, which was located near his old home. Mr. Bu- chanan continued there about a year, when he re- moved to New Comerstown, this county, and there built up a good clientage. In the spring of 1881, however, we find him located in New Philadelphia, among whose professional men he takes a leading place.
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