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William M. Farrar was the third of nine children born to Samuel and Jane (Simonton) Farrar, the date of that event being September 3, 1824, and the scene of his nativity Washington County, Pa. Ilis father was one of seven sons and three daughters, whose parents were Andrew and Mar- garet ( Moore) Farrar, and his mother was a dangh- ter of Peter and Margaret (McFarren) Simonton. His ancestors on both sides were Scotch-Irish, of the sturdy old Puritan type, and were, al- most without exception, Presbyterians. Many of
his ancestors fill the graves of Revolutionary sol- diers, and at all times members of his family in the past have given their support to the liberty and advancement of the Union.
In boyhood Mr. Farrar attended the common schools of the day, and, as he was ambitious, in- duced his father to allow him to pursue Latin and Greek studies under the instruction of T. B. McEwen. In the year 1841 he entered Mt. Prospect Academy, and later attended the one at Frankfort. and Washington-Jefferson College, where he com- pleted a classical course. From 1844 to 1846 he taught school in Kentucky, and during this time became personally acquainted with Henry Clay. and was therefore greatly interested in the Presi- dential campaign in which that statesman was prominently before the public. Returning home, young Farrar entered the law office of John L. Dow, of Washington, Pa., was admitted to the Bar in the winter of 1848, and in the spring of the same year settled in Cambridge. Ilis first partner was Mathew Gaston, and later he was connected with Jacob J. Grimes. In the fall of 1851 he was elected clerk of the court, and proved to be a painstaking and faithful official.
In May, 1854. occurred the marriage of W. M. Farrar and Anna E., daughter of Barnard D. Brown, of Middletown. To them were born two children: Charles C., who died in infancy, and Helen B., now the wife of S. P. Mulford, of Los Angeles, Cal. His faithful and devoted helpmate is still living, making her home in Cambridge.
In 1861 Mr. Farrar enlisted in the army and was assigned to the ranks, but was soon promoted, being first made Lieutenant and later Captain of Company HI, Sixty-fifth Ohio Infantry, at- tached to the staff of General Rosecrans, together with General Garfield, the latter's Chief of Staff, and General Swaim, at present JJudge Advocate General of the United States. The friendship which was then formed between the three was never afterwards discontinued, and when Garfield was given the highest position of honor in the country he remembered both Mr. Swaim and Mr. Farrar, tendering them a choice of positions. The natural dignity of our subjeet caused him to de- cline to apply for any particular office, and thus
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matters were delayed until after the unfortunate assassination of our chief executive. Associated with him in the Sixty-fifth was Maj. Samuel C. Brown, who was killed at the battle of Chieka- mauga, and of whom he was a most intimate friend. On a number of oceasions Captain Farrar was intrusted by his chief with confidential mes- sages to be conveyed to Washington, and which were of the highest importance to the Army of the Cumberland. He executed such commissions with fidelity and zeal, receiving the commenda- tion of his superior officer.
During his active years Mr. Farrar was fre- quently elected to the School Board, was Trustee of the Children's Home, and numberless times served on committees and boards having in charge educational, charitable, literary or musical objects and plans. He was a polished writer, and several of his historical essays have a national reputation. His cultured mind, good judgment and clear per- ceptions are clearly shown in several manuscripts which were unpublished at the time of his death, and which indicate literary merit of a high order. The basis of his character was a high sense of honor, honesty of purpose and straightforward- ness, joined to great independence and originahty. In his political faith he was always an uncom- promising adherent of the Republican party. At his death a meeting of the Bar convened and a committee drafted appropriate resolutions of respect and regard.
J OHIN ARNOLD. This prominent resident of New Philadelphia is one of the proprietors of the nail mills, and is well and favorably known throughout the county. Ile is a na- tive of Iowa, having been born in Louisa County, October 9, 1843, a son of George and Nancy ( Neel) Arnold.
The father of our subject was born in Ohio, whence he removed to the Hawkeye State soon after his marriage. He was the son of John and
Martha Arnold, both natives of Ireland, who emi- grated to this country soon after their marriage. George Arnold followed farm pursuits nearly all his life, and died in this county July 2, 1889. He was a Democrat in politics, and in religious affairs of the Universalist faith.
Mrs. Naney Arnold was born in Jefferson County, this state, and was the daughter of John Neel, whose birth occurred in New York. The wife and mother departed this life December 31, 1893, at the old home in this county, where they located on the removal of the family from Iowa. She reared a family of seven children. Martha became the wife of William Leggett, a well-to-do farmer, near Leesville, Carroll County, Ohio. She departed this life April 26, 1883. John, of this sketch, was the next in order of birth; Jasper C. is deceased; Ada- line is now Mrs. Oliver C. Jenkins, and makes her home in New Philadelphia; Kirkwood lives on the home farm; Caroline is the wife of George Craig, also of this city; and Elzira is on the home place.
The early life of our subject was spent at home, in attendance at the district school and in assist- ing in the farm work. When old enough he be- gan teaching during the winter season, the greater part of the time in this county. After following this occupation for about five years, he was obliged to abandon it on account of failing eye-sight. He then took up farming as a business, working the old homestead.
In the spring of 1872 we find our subject located in Licking County, where he combined the business of an agriculturist with that of a lumberman. He made that section his home for the succeeding six years, when he returned to his old home and gave his undivided attention to its cultivation. One year after his return, his wife died, and Mr. Arnold broke up housekeeping and again engaged in the lumber trade. During the few years in which he followed this business, he also ran a threshing-ma- chine with good profit. He was the possessor of a portable mill, and for a time went about the coun- try wherever he could find good timber-lands, thus manufacturing lumber, which he marketed.
In the year 1882 Mr. Arnold made permanent location in New Philadelphia, establishing a lum- ber-yard and following that industry until 1891,
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when he disposed of his interests and purchased stock in the New Philadelphia Wire and Nail Com- pany, with which be is still connected. It is loca- ted in the southwestern portion of the city, and when in full operation has a capacity for turning out one thousand kegs per day. They manufacture all kinds of nails, from three- penny to a sixty-pen- ny, which find their way to almost every large city in the United States. The President of the com- pany is John Kaderly; Vice-President. Jolin Eck- ert; Secretary, Ed Kaldinbaugh; Treasurer, Nor- man Senhauses; engineer in charge, Mr. Arnold; and foreman, J. C. Muloney.
John Arnold was married, July 28, 1869, to Miss Phebe E., daughter of Joseph and Jane (Shultz) Knisely. The father was the son of John Knisely, who laid out the town of New Philadelphia. Jo- seph is still living, residing in Blicktown, while his good wife is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Ar- nold there have been born four children: William E., operator and agent for the C. P. R. R., at Bed- ford, this state; Josie Alice, now the wife of George Wills, a farmer of this county; Harry Kirkwood, engaged in farm pursuits in the vicinity of Livings- ton, Mont .; and Nannie May, the wife of Daniel McCarthy, of this city. The wife and mother died January 14, 1879.
Onr subject chose for his second companion Mary M. Parry, and their union was solemnized September 29, 1881. The lady is the daughter of Dr. John and Orilla (Belknap) Parry. Iler father was a surgeon of the Sixty-eighth Ohio In- fantry during the late war, and thus rendered his country valuable services. They were the parents of the following-named children: Ellen, now the wife of Joseph A. Winspur; Ora, Mrs. Robert Ev- ans; Amanda, the wife of William Evans; James E., who makes his home in Mill Township, this county; and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Parry were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Mary Arnold was born December 13, 1846, and by her union with our subject reared two chil- dren, Blanch and Orilla. She is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is active in all good works. In his political relations our subject is a stanch Democrat, and socially belongs to the Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, holding membership
with Schoenbrun Lodge No. 430; Bethesda En- campment No. 39, and Canton Tuscarawas No. 35. lle has passed through all the chairs of the subordinate lodge, also the encampment. In the latter he is Lieutenant.
Mr. Arnold is the possessor of a nice home on Beaver Street, New Philadelphia. He is an expert engineer, and is contributing his part towards mak- ing of the business a success.
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AMES M. CARSON, deceased, was one of the enterprising and progressive business men of Cambridge, Ohio. IIe was elected to the re- sponsible position of Auditor of Guernsey County, and made a competent and trustworthy official. When his term of office had expired, he entered the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company as their agent at Cambridge, and continued to be one of their most trusted and valued employes until his death, which occurred September 8, 1880.
Mr. Carson was one of the native citizens of this county, his birth having occurred February 18, 1830, in Birmingham. Ilis father, William Carson, was a miller by occupation, and both he and his wife, formerly Mary McGrew, died when their son James was a mere child. The youth was trained to clerical duties, and when he reached a suitable age became Deputy for his brother-in-law. Thomas W. Peacock, who was then County Clerk. The knowledge which the enterprising young man acquired by industry and observation gained for him the good-will of those in authority over him and led to his subsequent election as County Audi- tor. From the time of casting his first vote he was an ally of the Democratic party. Socially he was a member of the Masonic fraternity.
May 5, 1853, James M. Carson married Josephine Sarchet, who has lived in this county all her life. and is a lady justly esteemed by all who know her. Death bereaved her of her two children, a son and daughter. William, born January 25, 1855, died
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December 8, 1880, at the age of twenty-three. Mar- tha C., who was born May 6, 1856, was called to the silent land June 22, 1876. William had been for some time a telegraph operator and possessed good business ability. He married Clara, daughter of Ilugh Brome, and their daughter, Wilma, is now living with her grandmother. Mrs. Carson is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which her husband was also con- nected during his life.
DGAR HELMREICH is owner and pub- lishier of the Canal Dover News, which is one of the live papers of this section. In politics it is a supporter of the Democracy, and aims to give not only local happenings in a bright, newsy way, but events of importance in the out- side world. The journal is ably edited and well conducted in every particular. Our subject has been connected with this paper only two years and a-half, but in this time has greatly increased its field of usefulness in this portion of the state. He is enterprising and progressive in his methods, and is succeeding well in his endeavors to place his . paper on a level with the best in the state. Ile is much interested in the progress and development of this county and district, and in many ways has been a factor in its welfare. As President of the Dover Street Fair, he has been influential in mak- ing it a feature, and has received great credit for his management of the one held in October, 1894. It was pronounced by many competent judges to have been the largest and best one ever held in this state.
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The parents of Edgar Helinreich, Peter and Sarah E. ( Walters) Helinreich, were long respected citi- zens of this community. The father was born in Pfiffhgheim, near the city of Worms, Hesse-Darm- stadt, Germany, in the year 1823. His family
crossed the Atlantic to the United States some ten years later. The father of young Peter, who also bore the same Christian name, settled on a farm near New Philadelphia, Tuscara was County, where he remained for six years, then selling out and re- moving to Bucks Township. In 1857 Peter Helm- reich, Jr., in company with his brother Christopher, opened a dry-goods store in Chili, Coshocton County. There they did a thriving business for twelve years, and then opened a similar store in this city. For another twelve years the brothers were in partnership in the dry-goods business here, and on the expiration of that time they concluded to dissolve business relations. Then, in company with his son, the elder Mr. Helmreich continued in trade until 1882, when they were succeeded by Messrs. Meyer & Schafer, who bought the stock and good-will. The death of our subject's father oc- curred April 2, 1892. To himself and wife, who was a native of the United States, three children were born, namely: Augusta, Edgar and Theresa, the latter of whom died in 1888.
Edgar Helmreich was born in Bakersville, Cosh- octon County, Ohio, March 25, 1855, and from boyhood was brought up in the dry-goods business. After clerking for a number of years and becoin- ing thoroughly and well informed on all the prac- tical workings of the business, he went south in 1882, visiting various cities and important points. Subsequently he traveled in the West, where he re- mained for some eight years, his time being chiefly spent in Kansas, where he was engaged in collab- orating historical works.
It was in 1889 that Mr. Ilelmreich first became identified wtih editorial and newspaper work. At Bosworth, Mo., he published a journal known as the Clipper, but after running the same for about nine months he sold out his interest in the venture and bought the Hlale City Times, which he con- ducted for a time. On account of the serious ill- ness of his father, he was led to dispose of his west- ern interests and return to this county. For a year and a-half thereafter he lived on a farm. Finally, March 30, 1892. he entered into part- nership with R. J. Peters, for the purpose of pub- Fishing the Dover News. In January, 1893. he bought out his partner's interest and has since con-
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tinued to edit the News alone. The circulation of the sheet- is constantly increasing in numbers, and its popularity is much more marked than when he first took hold of it.
ILLIAM HILL. Guernsey County abounds in a fine class of farmers, who have given to this part of the state an excellent reputation, and have been of help in building up its commercial and agricultural inter- ests. The subject of this sketch, engaged extens- ively in general farming, is now residing in Wheel- ing Township. He is a native of this state, and was born in Tuscarawas County, March 8, 1833.
Herbert and Ellen (Booth) Hill were the par- ents of our subject. The former, a native of Vir- inia, whose birth occurred in the year 1805, was sixty-four at the time of his decease. He was the ' son of Jesse Hill and wife, also natives of the Old Dominion, whence they emigrated to this state in a very early day in its history, and passed the re- maining years of their life in Tusearawas County. Mrs. Ellen Hill, the daughter of Daniel and Ellen Booth, is still living, making her home in Salem Township, Tuscarawas County. Her parents were natives of London, England, and after taking up thicir residence in the United States lived in Cosliocton County, this state, engaged in farming, and for a number of years also conducted a hotel.
The parents of our subject were married in Oxford Township, Tuscarawas County, and to them was born a family of nine children, of whom William, of this sketch, was the eldest. Sarah is the wife of Edward Hersey, a farmer of the above county; Eliza J. married Edward Kale, also an agriculturist of Tuscarawas County; Martha is the wife of J.W. McFadden, engaged in cultivating the soil of Douglas County, III .; George is living in Tusca- rawas County, which place is also the home of James, and Nancy, the wife of Thomas McFadden; Catherine is the widow of George Nugent. of that district; and Charles J., the youngest of the family,
is also living in that portion of the state. The father of this family taught school for many years prior to following farming as a business, and when quite young worked for eight years on the Ohio Canal, receiving as wages fifty cents per day. Ile was self-made in the broadest sense of the term, being well and favorably known throughout the county, and was successful as an agriculturist, leaving his family a valuable property. He was a good man, one whose departure from his accus- tomed place in public and private life was sadly felt.
In 1860 the original of this sketch was married to Sarah Jane Nugent, who was born in Colum- biana County, this state, September 13, 1837. She is the daughter of the Rev. James and Sarah (Snider) Nugent, the former of whom died in 1859, aged sixty-two years. Ile in turn was the son of James and Christine Nugent, natives, respec- tively, of France and Germany. On emigrating to the United States from the latter country, they at once made their way to this state, and passed the remaining years of their life in Columbiana Coun- ty. The mother of Mrs. ITill was born in this state, and departed this life January 29, 1880, when in the seventy-fifth year of her age. She was the daughter of Jacob and Margaret Snider. The father was born in Germany, and the mother in Ireland. After crossing the Atlantic they made their home in this state until their decease, the father dying in Wellsville, and the mother passing away in Tuscarawas County.
The Rev. James and Sarah Nugent were married at New Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio, where the father was at that time engaged in a general merchandise business. To them were born ten chil- dren, as follows: Elizabeth, who is the wife of Sam- uel Miller, and is living in Kansas; James, de- ceased; Sarah, now Mrs. Hill; Margaret, who is the widow of Thomas Cordrey, and is living at Eliza- betlitown, Ky .; and Robert. Elmira, George, Am- anda, Henry and .Jacob, deceased. The father of this family was for many years a noted minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but during the latter years of his life followed the mercantile business. and to some extent was engaged in farming. He was one of the solid men in the vicinity of his
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home, and his example is well worthy of emula- tion.
To our subject and his excellent wife there have been born a son and daughter: James H., at home; and Forest D., now the wife of G. T. Rose, a well- to-do agriculturist of Wheeling Township. When first starting out in life for himself, at the time of his marriage, Mr. Ilill, rented a farm for eleven years, after which he purchased his present estate, now comprising two hundred and forty acres of valuable land. Ile is a man of excellent business ability, sagacious and far-sighted, systematic and
methodical in all that he does, and his excellent success is the result of his own well directed ef- forts, enterprise and perseverance. With his wife, he is a member in good standing of the Methodist Protestant Church, and in politics was in early life a Whig, but now votes with the Republican party. Mr. Ifill is very liberal in his contribution to church work, and indeed supports in a substantial manner all worthy movements set on foot in his community. He is very wealthy and prominent in the affairs of the township, and is now living in peace and quiet in his elegant brick residence.
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MARY (SEATON) JUDY.
M ARY (SEATON) JUDY, whose pleasant home at No. 69 East High Street, New Philadelphia, bespeaks the culture and refinement of the owner, is a native of this place. where she has passed nearly her entire life. She is the widow of John Judy, who was likewise born in this city, and who was long esteemed one of the leading business men of the place. He was a son of John and Maria (Tschudy) Judy, the former of whom was a native of Switzerland, but who emi- grated to the United States in 1803, and became a permanent resident of this county. The latter at the time of her marriage with Mr. Judy was a Mrs. Schaffer, and by her first union had three chil- dren, Maria, Elizabeth and Mathias. She became the wife of John Judy August 30, 1808. the cere- mony being performed in Hagerstown, Md. Two sons and a danghter were the result of their union, namely: Susan, John and David. The daughter became the wife of Abraham Knisely, and died in 1833. John Jndy was a tailor by occupation, and became well-to-do. Personally, he was noted for his sterling integrity and uprightness of life. His death occurred October 1, 1871, at the advanced age of ninety years. His wife died September 18, 1858.
John Judy, the eldest son of the foregoing, was born January 4, 1812, and passed his boyhood on a farm, where he remained until he was seventeen years old. Ile then began learning the carpenter's trade, which he followed for some five years. Sub- sequently his attention was principally given to
farming for many years, but he was also to some extent engaged in the manufacture of briek.
On various occasions Mr. Judy held honorable positions, both in civil and religions circles. For nine years he served with credit to himself as Jus- tice of the Peace, but he was not desirous of filling public capacities, and could rarely be prevailed upon to do so. He was, however, Treasurer of the American Bible Society for sixteen years, and for the last thirteen years of his life a large portion of his time was spent in the department of Sunday- school work, not only in this county and state, but in others. Ile stood in the front rank of workers in this field, and believed with all his heart that in the Sunday-school should be recruited the labor- ers for the Master's vineyard.
The first marriage of John Judy was celebrated in 1832, when Miss Elizabeth Landes became his wife. Her parents, Felix and Christina Landes. were among the early pioneers of this place, hav- ing emigrated hence from Virginia. Mrs. Eliza- beth Judy departed this life August 21. 1863. Oc- tober 16, 1861, Mr. Judy wedded Christina, daugh- ter of David and Lydia Kitch, who were also early settlers of this county, and were from Pennsyl- vania. The death of Mrs. Judy took place August 27, 1869, less than five years after her marriage.
April 13, 1870, John Judy married Miss Mary Seaton, the ceremony being performed at Pana, Christian County, Ill., where the lady was engaged in teaching at the time, having followed this call- ing for more than fourteen years, six years of
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which time she taught in New Philadelphia. In that city she taught her first term in the high school, and for five years was one of the noted educators of New Comerstown.
Mrs. Judy was the daughter of Andrew and Ce- linda (Neighbour) Seaton, who were natives, re- spectively, of Boston, Mass., and New Jersey. The father died in 1841, aged forty years. He was a son of Andrew and Mary (Bowers) Seaton, the lat- ter of whom lived to the remarkable age of eighty- six. Mrs. Celinda Seaton, whose home is in New Philadelphia, is now in her eighty-seventh year. Her father, Nicholas Neighbour, and her mother, who bore the maiden name of Sharp, were natives of New Jersey. By her first marriage she had two children, Mary and Lucy, the latter the wife of W. A. Vancil, a retired farmer, whose home is in Waverly, Ill. After the death of her first husband, Mrs. Seaton became the wife of Dr. R. Powelson, who died November 9, 1893, at the age of eighty- two years. They had one daughter, Elizabeth, who is the wife of D. C. Gentsch, a medical exam- iner in the pension office at Washington, D. C.
Grandfather Andrew Seaton was born in the state of New Hampshire, as was also his wife, but the name of the town is not known. Ile lived for many years at a place ealled Haneock, that state, where he conducted a large mercantile business. He also spent some time engaged in business at Amherst, from which city he removed to the vi- cinity of Boston, and finally to the Hub City. He was at one time the proprietor of the Nepon- set Hotel, at Neponset, Mass., and also lived at one time in Charlestown, that state. Here moved with his wife and family to Ohio in the year 1818, settling in Medina 'Township, where his two eldest sons, Andrew and Read, had preceded him, and where he continued to reside until the time of his decease, which occurred in 1826, aged sixty-three years.
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