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Ohio, who came from what is known as a "Penn- sylvania-Dutch" family. Mrs. Nancy Wallick de- parted this life March 22, 1886, having been a life- long and faithful member of the Lutheran Church. Her nine children were as follows: Martha, wife of Gus Ziegler, of Davis County, Ind .; Lucinda, Mrs. Solomon Fair, of Lagrange County, Ind .; W. L., whose name heads this biography; Abner, a resi- dent of Sugar Creek Township; John F., who is now in Missouri; Elizabeth, wife of Simon John- son, of Wayne Township; George W., who lives in Sugar Creek Township; Nancy J., a resident of the last-mentioned township, and wife of John Orin; and Mary L., who became the wife of Grant Adams, and has her home in Great Bend, Kan.
William L. Wallick had good publie-school ad- vantages until he was about seventeen years of age, when he started out to hew his own way. He had much natural musical talent, and soon began teaching the art in a singing-sehool. This busi- ness he followed successfully for thirteen years, his time being spent in study and practice as a musi- cian. Though he has long sinee abandoned musie as a means of obtaining a livelihood, he has a good voice, and often entertains his guests with ehoiee selections. About 1879 he became interested in the livery business at Shanesville, but at the end of four years sold out and went to Burgh Hill, Trumbull County, Ohio, where he bought a hotel and also a farm, which he supervised. When a favorable opportunity presented itself, he sold out and came to New Philadelphia. He leased the Gilsey House, which he ran for ten months, and then became the owner of the Sherman House. This he remodeled and refitted at large expense, and has since conducted.
In Winesburg, Holmes County, Ohio, Mr. Wal- liek was married. February 8, 1866, to Miss Naney E. Johnson. Her father, Jacob Johnson, was a na- tive of Pennsylvania, and followed farming as a life occupation. His wife, Amma, nee Aerion, was born in Maryland, and died in 1890, after surviv- ing her husband some eighteen years. Their children were as follows: Philip; Rosanna, who married George Winklepleck; Sarah. now deceased. formerly the wife of Christian Kaldenbang; Naney E., wife of our subject; Marion F .; Mary M., wife
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of Wheeler Arion, of Iowa; Ida, wife of Joseph Shenneman, of this county; Caroline, deceased, formerly the wife of Martin Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were members of the Christian Church.
The union of our worthy subject and wife has been blessed with six children: Ermina A., de- ceased, wife of Frank Skelley; William Allen, who married Miss Carrie Senhauser, and lives at home; Jacob O., who wedded Catherine Hoffman; Louis C., who married Lessie Taylor; Loudon I. and Adrian L. Mrs. Skelley died February 16, 1889, leaving a little son, Adrian S., who has been adopted by our subject. Mr. Skelley is now a resi- dent of Cleveland, Ohio.
In politics Mr. Wallick deposits his ballot for Democratie nominees. Ile is identified with Equity Lodge No. 72, K. of P., the only society to which he belongs. His wife is a faithful member of the Lutheran Church, and has a large circle of sincere . friends. She personally attends to everything which would naturally come under her supervision as a good housekeeper, and to her are due in no small measure the neat appearance and cleanliness which are the well known factors of the hotel man- agement. The traveler comes under their roof with pleasure, and departs with regret.
H ON. DAVID DANNER TAYLOR, of Cambridge, editor of The Guernsey Times, was elected to the Ohio State Legisla- ture in 1889. While serving in that responsi- ble office, lie faithfully performed, all duties which rested upon his shoulders, and in such a manner as to merit the commendation of his constituents. Among the laws of which he was the anthor and pushed to successful enactment, were the Standard Time law, the Students' Hazing law, and the law to punish married men for proposing matrimony upon the pretense that they were single. Ile was given the title of " Guernsey Taylor " by his fel- low-members and the press. and by this he is still
distinguished. He was ever active and a leader in the ranks of the Republican party. As a public speaker, he carries conviction by his enthusiastic, and at the same time enreful, manner of present- ing any important or contested question. In 1875 he was appointed Postmaster of Cambridge, and retained the office under four Presidents. While serving in that capacity he applied the practical rules of eivil-service reform, keeping his deserv- ing subordinates in their places in spite of all per- sonal solicitation and political pressure. In one department of work or another Mr. Taylor has been connected with the editorial department of the Times since 1865, and since 1883 has been sole proprietor.
The birth of our subject occurred in Oxford Township, this county, July 24, 1842, his parents being Alexander D. and Sarah Taylor. His boy- hood was passed on his father's farm, and his edu- cation in early years was limited to that afforded by the district and select schools. In 1863 he pur- sued his studies in the Cambridge High School. after which he engaged in teaching for several terms in both Guernsey and Noble Counties, a por- tion of the time in the Sarahsville High School, of which he was Principal.
The Guernsey Times was started in 1824, and since the birth of the Republican party has been unswerving in its allegiance to that organization's principles. Mr. Taylor first entered the office as an apprentice, and from 1865 until 1868 was a salaried editor of this journal, of which he then became a part owner. In 1871 he and his brother, Joseph D., sold their share in the Times, but in 1873 he repurchased an interest in the business. with which he has since been prominently con- nected. At every party crisis and during cam- paigns the Times has been a valnable party organ. It is devoted to the interest of the people, and commands respect wherever it goes. The eircula- tion is large and steadily increasing from year to year. Among other offices which Mr. Taylor has held is that of County School Examiner, and the cause of education always finds in him a friend.
In December, 1871, occurred the marriage of Mr. Taylor and Miss Martha Craig. who was born in 1844, and is a daughter of the late Samuel and
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Margaret (McFadden ) Craig. old and respected citizens of Cambridge. To Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have been born seven children, four of whom sur- vive: Martha Craig, Rowland Corwin, Maxwood Petty and John Sherman.
ONRAD C. FERNSELL, a prominent and enterprising farmer of Franklin Township, Tuscarawas County, is a native of this lo- cality, and has spent the main part of his life within the boundaries of this county. He owus and op- erates a well improved and desirable farm on sec- tion 10. The land is all under cultivation and the fields yield to the owner an abundant harvest an- nually. Mr. Fernsell is a practical and thorough agriculturist, who from his early years has devot- ed much of his attention and thought to the best methods of conducting a farm, and has therefore been very successful in his undertakings. On his farm he has erected a handsome and convenient residence, commodious barns and all other neces- sary buildings in which to store the products of the soil and his live-stock.
The birth of our subject occurred in April, 1850, on the old farm belonging to his father. this place being about one mile east of Strasburg. The gentleman last named, who bore the Christian name of George, was born February 3. 1803, at Eppingen. Baden, Germany, only a mile and a-half from the boundary line of Wurtemberg. In 1819, when a youth of sixteen. he accompanied Conrad Zutavern and family to America, taking passage in a sailing- vessel at Mannheim and going by way of Amster- dam. On shipboard there were about five hundred immigrants who were seeking homes and fortunes in the New World, and after some forty days spent on the Atlantic they reached Baltimore, their des- tination. George Foernsel, as the name was then spelled, went with his friends to Pittsburg and from there proceeded, much of the way on foot, to Tus- carawas County. For the next five or six years he
was employed by Mr. Zutavern, and subsequently became his partner in a distillery, of which he was given the management. Still later in life he set- tled upon a farm, which is now operated by his son Andrew. His wife, Margaret, was the daughter of John Fashbough, one of the very earliest settlers of Lawrence Township, who before going there had his residence below New Philadelphia. The demise of Mr. and Mrs. Fernsell occurred within a few days of each other. A peddler who had been selling goods in the neighborhood stopped at their home, and it is believed cholera was communicat- ed to some of the members of the family from his wares. The wife died August 27, 1854. aged forty-nine years, six months and twelve days, and her husband died September 2 of the same year, being then fifty-one years and seven months old. They were buried in the cemetery of the German Reformed Church, to which denomination they both belonged. Mr. Fernsell was a inan of powerful physique, weighing about two hundred and fifty pounds. He was fond of society and very popu- lar among his many friends. J. C. Zutavern has often said of him, "He was the best friend Ihad on earth." On several occasions he was called upon to hold public positions, and in 1851 was elected Township Assessor, and was afterward County Commissioner. being the first Democrat elected to that position for many years. He filled the office acceptably, and would, no doubt. have been Iris own successor for the next term had he lived.
By the untimely death of their parents the eight Fernsell children were thrown upon their own re- sources, or were taken into the families of kind friends and relatives. Our subject, Conrad, was then only four years old, and was fortunate in be- ing placed in the family of George W. Stoutt, who had married oue of his eldest sisters. His boyhood passed in an uneventful manner, part of his time be- ing spent at work, and for several months each year he attended school. Naturally of a very quick, intelligent mind, and being studious, he progressed rapidly in his education, and at the age of eighteen taught his first term of school. For six winters following he was employed in the sauine capacity. and for all but two of these had charge of the school at Strasburg. As a teacher he was very successful,
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and the patrons of his school were thoroughly sat- isfied with his manner of conducting the same.
For a period of eight years, a part of which time he was engaged in educational work, Mr. Fernsell was interested in the piano and organ business. In this direction he also met with sueeess and ac- cumulated a comfortable sum of money. Appre- ciating the independence of a farmer's life and the satisfaction which may be obtained from having a permanent home, he concluded to invest his means in a farm. After duly considering the matter, he became the owner of the Blaussy place, two and a- half miles north of Strasburg. This tract, contain- ing one hundred and forty-five acres, has sinee been in his possession. He has made many improve- ments upon the farm, winch is now equipped with good fences and buildings.
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September 23, 1875, Mr. Fernsell married Em- ma, daughter of Michael and Catherine (Weiner) Bair, whose biography appears elsewhere in this volume. Two children have been born to our sub- ject and his wife, George and Charles Conrad, whose time is profitably spent in acquiring the rudiments of an agricultural and literary education. The brothers and sisters of Mr. Fernsell are as follows: Reheeca, Mrs. Gottlieb Knecht, of Lawrence Town- ship; Elizabeth, who married Conrad Brinkman and after his death became the wife of David Swank, a prosperous miller of Oregon; Maria, wife of George W. Stoutt, of Strasburg; Andrew, who wedded Louisa Brinkman, and is a resident of Lawrence Township; John, who married Phebe Curtis, and has his abode in Fulton County; Philip, who mar- ried Sarah Coy, and is a citizen of Cleveland, Ohio; Mary Fernsell. who lives in Strasburg, and William and Annie, deceased.
In politics Mr. Fernsell is a Demoerat. His fel- low-citizens have frequently ealled upon him to serve in public capacities, and in, the discharge of his duties he has manifested his appreciation of the trust reposed in him and has acquitted himself to the full satisfaction of all concerned. Among other offices, he has held that of Township Clerk, and Trustee, to which post he was twiee elected, and Justice of the Peace. The latter office he held for four terms. A member of the Knights of Pythias, he has passed all the chairs of the subordinate
lodge. On general topics of the day and matters pertaining to practical business life he is well in- formed and abreast of the times. Aecompanied by his wife, it was his privilege to visit the World's Fair in Chicago, held in 1893.
J OHN A. ZEEB has conducted a large groc- ery business in New Philadelphia for many years, and has long been numbered among the enterprising commercial men of this eity. His store is eentrally located on Broadway Street, and among his customers are the best families of the place. Mr. Zeeb is a veteran of the late Civil War, his services having extended over three years.
A son of Andrew Zeeb, our subject was born May 1, 1844, in Lawrence Township, Tuscarawas County. Andrew Zeeb was a native of Wurtem- berg, where he lived until reaching man's estate. He married a friend and schoolmate, Frederieka Maser, and together they crossed the Atlantic about 1822, landing in Baltimore. From that city they came to Tusearawas County, settling near Zoar, in Lawrenee Township. The father died in 1844, but his wife survived him some thirty years. her death occurring in 1874. Of their five chil- dren. Sarah is the wife of Frederick Hide. of Zoar; Christina and Emanuel are deceased, as is also Elizabeth, who died in childhood; and John A. is the youngest of the family.
The boyhood days of John A. Zeeb were passed quietly on a farm, in the vicinity of which he at- tended the district sehools. For a short time he lived in Stark County, and from there enlisted in defense of the Old Flag in August, 1862. Ile was made a member of Company 1, One Hundred and Seventh Ohio Infantry, and on August 26 was mustered into the service at Cleveland, Ohio. From there the regiment was sent to the front, and for three weeks was in camp near Covington, Ky. For the next four weeks they were located in
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Camp Delaware, Ohio, from which point they were ordered on to Washington. Being sent to Fairfax Court House, they proceeded to the assistance of Burnside, and arrived at Fredericksburg December 8, 1862, but too late to enter the battle. Return- ing to Brooks Station, they then went into winter quarters, at this time being in the Second Bri- gade, First Division, of the Eleventh Army Corps, commanded by General Sigel. In the spring of 1863 Mr. Zeeb took part in the Burnside compaign, and May 23 was present at the battle of Chan- cellorsville. After the regiment had been re-organ- ized, it set forth, June 1, 1863, on the Gettys- burg campaign, under General Howard. Our sub- ject went on the march in pursuit of General Lee, and was in the second day's battle on the field at Gettysburg. At this time he was on detached serv- ice, and after the regular army changed position on the fourth day of the engagement, his command was sent after Lee on his retreat, and at Hagers- town the opposing forces had a slight skirmish. After pursuing Lee to the Potomac, our subject's regiment went into camp at Warrenton Junction. The corps was then divided, and the One Hundred and Seventh was assigned to the First Separate Brigade, Department of the South. Mr. Zeeb was detailed at headquarters under Gen. J. P. Hateh, where he served with honor until he was mustered out. July 10, 1865. In addition to the engage- ments previously mentioned, his regiment was in the battle at John's Island, February 10 and 12, 1863, and after going on an expedition to Savan- nah, took part in the action at Pocotaligo in Jan- uary, 1865, and the following months in that of Salkehatchie.
On his return from the South, after a short time of necessary rest and recuperation our subject en- gaged in farming near Zoar until 1869. He then en- tered the service of the Cumberland & Pennsylva- ma Railroad as brakeman, being thus employed for the next four years. In 1873 he went to Califor- nia and was there engaged in railroading for four years. On the expiration of that period he re- turned to Ohio and was again employed by the Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1882 he embarked in the mercantile business in Cofun- biana County Ohio. but sold out at the end of
six months. About this time he came to New Philadelphia and went into partnership with Jacob Wise in the grocery business. After nine years the partnership was dissolved by mutual consent. Mr. Zeeb retiring from the firmn. When a year had elapsed he bought the stock of Jacob Miller on Broadway Street, and to the conduct of his busi- ness has since devoted himself.
Jolin A. Zeeb was married in this city to Mary E., daughter of Daniel and Margaret Kniseley. Three daughters have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Zeeb, namely: Florence, Stella and Clara. Mrs. Zeeb, who is a devoted wife and mother, is a mem- ber of the United Brethren Church.
On questions of politics our subject is identified with the Democratic party and is now serving as Township Treasurer. IIe belongs to Andrew Crawford Post No. 6, G. A. R., in which he holds the office of Junior Vice, and has also served on the Relief Committee. In the Masonic order he is connected with Bolivar Lodge, A. F. & A. M .. and with Chapter No. 38, of this place. For a man who served three years in the great Rebellion, Mr. Zeeb holds his age well and is able to give close attention to his business interests.
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H ENRY WILLIAM STREB, Postmaster of Canal Dover, is a native of Tuscarawas County, his birth having occurred in Strasburg, ou the 28th of January. 1866. He is one of the rising young men of this place, and in every position to which he has been called he has dis- played great zeal and integrity of purpose in car- rying out the best interests of his constituents. In the local ranks of the Democratic party he is quite active and prominent, and was appointed to his present position by President Cleveland. In 1892 he was elected Secretary of the Tusearawas County Agricultural Society, and has served up to
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the present time, contributing much to the suc- cess of the enterprise.
Joseph J. Streb, the father of our subject, was born in Lawrence Township, this county, Decem- ber 20. 1840, and was a son of John and Mary Streb. He was reared to farm life, and received a liberal education. November 3, 1862, he mar- ried Miss Catherine Krantz, who was also born in this county. A short time after his marriage he engaged in a mercantile business at Strasburg, where he made his home for about seven years. In the fall of 1872 he removed to Dover Town- ship and engaged in the cultivation of the farm on Wooster Street which is now managed by his widow. In every sense of the word he was a self- made man. as all of his possessions were accumu- lated through his own exertions. In the vicinity of his home lie was much respected, and by his neighbors was elected to the position of Treasurer and Trustee of Franklin Township. His death, which occurred April 24, 1894, resulted from an accident. During a barn- raising at a neighbor's he fell backward, striking his head, and concussion of the brain followed. He was honored by all, and his untimely death was felt to be a great public loss. He was an honored member of the Knights of Pythias. To himself and wife were born seven children: Henry William. Clare E., Anne M .. William H., John J., Loretta J. M., and George W .. deceased. Mrs. Streb, the mother of these chil- dren, is a daughter of Joseph and Barbara Krantz, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1833. They became early settlers of this connty, and were honored by all who knew them.
The early education of Henry William Streb was obtained in the common schools of Dover Township, where his youth was passed. At the age of nineteen years he secured a certificate to teach, and for two years taught in the country schools, and then for six years had charge of a grammar grade in this city. Just before his sixth term had expired he was appointed Postmaster, and took possession of the office July 1, 1893.
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June 26, 1890, Mr. Streb married Nina G., daugh- ter of Jacob S., Sr., and Margaret Sterling, old and honored residents of Canal Dover. Mrs. Streb is a lady of good education and accomplishments, and
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a graduate of the High School of Dover. She also taught six years in the schools of her native town with splendid success. Both she and her hus- band have a host of warm friends in this com- munity.
In his fraternal relations Mr. Streb is associated with Goshen Lodge No. 82, I. O. O. F. He is now serving as local Secretary of the Ohio National Building and Loan Association, and is actively in- terested in the upbuilding and development of this city. He is a young man of public spirit and enterprise, and a firm believer in the future pros- perity and prominence of this region.
F RANKLIN W. MCCAULEY, M. D., one of the old and prominent physicians of Uhrichisville, is now practically retired. For over four decades this city was his field of work, and both here and in neighboring counties his reputation has been an enviable one. Through his own efforts and unremitting industry, he has acquired a competence amply sufficient for his re- maining days, but many of his old friends and patrons cannot be persuaded to give up his services.
Dr. McCauley was born March 11, 1823, in Beaver County, Pa. His father, Hugh, was a na- tive of Ireland, but emigrated to America when he was six years of age, being for some years a resi- dent of Columbiana County, Ohio, where he fol- Iowed agricultural pursuits. He was born in 1799, and died in 1858, while his wife, Patience, for- merly a Miss Cooney, of Scotch birth, was born in 1797, and died in 1860. They were the parents of four children: Hannah, now deceased, who be- came the wife of William Hardesty; JJames, who married, had four children, and died in Columbi- ana County in 1871; Franklin W .. next in order of birth; and Nancy, who married Jolm Kennedy,
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by whom she had three children. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy are now deceased.
The primary education of our subject was ob- tained in the country schools, after which he en- tered the academy presided over by Rev. James Sloan. This institution was located at Frankfort, Beaver County, Pa., and there the young man re- mained until he was prepared to take the prelim- inary examinations of the Transylvania Univer- sity of Lexington, Ky. In 1844 he was graduated with honor, and soon took up the study of medi- cine at Hanoverton, Ohio, with James Robertson. At the end of two years he went to Salem, Ohio, and for a time worked with Dr. Carey. After a period of five months' study in Transylvania Med- ical College, he graduated, in March, 1847.
In 1848 Dr. McCauley opened his praetice as a physician in Uhrichsville, and continued uninter- ruptedly to give his attention to patients in this vicinity until 1862. At that time he was com- missioned Quartermaster, but really became Army Surgeon to the Ninety-eighth Ohio Infantry, and remained with them until the close of the war. He witnessed every battle fought between that at Perryville, Ky., and the engagement in the wilds of North Carolina, and went with Sherman on his march to the sea. In June, 1865, he was mustered out, and immediately returned home to resume family practice, bringing with him a hickory cane, cut in 1862 on the farm that originally belonged to Andrew Jackson in Tennessee. He is a member of Uhrichsville Welch Post No. 442, G. A. R., and is Patriarch in the local lodge of the Odd Fellows' society. Ile was formerly a Whig, and cast his first Presidential ballot for Henry Clay. Since the formation of the Republican party, he has used his influence and votes in its favor. For twelve years he was a member of the School Board, and has ever shown himself to be a friend to education. Religiously he inclines toward the Presbyterian faith.
In 1857 the Doctor married Louisa A. Welch, who died a year later. In 1865 he married Miss Annie E, daughter of Alfred Lister. Of their union a daughter and two sons have been born. Ina P. became the wife of Theodore Edson, and they have a little son, Frank. Mr. Edson is a train
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