Portrait and biographical record of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Part 55

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Publication date: 1895
Publisher: Chicago : C.O. Owen
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Jolin S. Kollar was married, February 18, 1875, to Allie M., daughter of George and Anna (Hob- son) Miner, farmers by occupation, and members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They were natives of this state. The father died in February, 1890, at the age of seventy-six. Ilis widow sur- vives, and makes her home with J. W. Miner. She became the mother of one son and six daughters, all of whom were given good educations.

To our subject and his wife there have been born two children, Minnie E. and Joseph Blaine. They are active members of the Methodist Church, and in the congregation near their home the former has been Steward and Deacon. Mr. Kollar devotes his time and attention to breeding Shorthorn cat- tle and Poland-China hogs, French sheep and Morgan horses. Out of seven entries in the horse department at the county fair in 1894, he took five first and two second premiums.

AMES McMAHON, whose biography we take pleasure in writing, is one of those worthy young men who take no active part in pub- lic life, but pursue the even tenor of their way in their chosen vocation, accumulating by thrift, energy and business ability not only the necessities of life, but the wherewithal to indulge in luxuries, should they feel so inclined.

Mr. McMahon is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in White Haven, November 15, 186.1. His parents were Daniel and Bridget ( Mellale) Mc- Mahon, the former of whom was a native of

County Clare, Ireland, and the latter of County Mayo, Ireland. They reared a family of seven children, of whom Patrick, the eldest, is living in Colorado; Mary J. married Patrick J. Hannon, and makes her home in Cambridge; Anthony is de- ceased, as are also Thomas, Delia and Ella. Our subject was the youngest but one of the household.

Daniel McMahon resided for some time in Goulds- boro, Pa., which was named in honor of the mill- ionaire, by whom he was employed in the tanner- ies. Everything went on smoothly for a time, but one of the stockholders finally became so hard a taskmaster that trouble ensued. the employ- es being banded against the officials of the com- pany. Not being desirous of working any longer in that place, Mr. McMahon went to Wilkes Barre, and after a stay of a short time removed to White Haven, where our subject was born. He had no trouble in obtaining a position in the tanneries there and gave satisfaction to all concerned until leaving to come to this state. He at once located at Niles, and was the incumbent of the responsible position of agent and baggagemaster of the Atlan- tic & Great Western Railway until his decease.

The original of this sketch was given only very limited advantages for gaining an education, as when quite young in life he began to make his own living. He has, however, been systematic in his course of reading, and is thoroughly informed upon all topics of general interest. In 1873, when a lad of nine years, he went to Wilkes Barre, Pa., where he attended school until 1877. At that time he began working in the railroad shops, and continued until 1888, in which year we find him living in New Philadelphia. There he employed his time in the rolling-mill at that place, and April 17, 1890, made his advent into Cambridge and obtained a position with the Cambridge Iron and Steel Company, where he is still working.

James McMahon was married, April 8, 1891, to Miss Laura B. Turner, the daughter of Milton and Henrietta (Urban) Turner, natives, respectively, of Guernsey County and Germany. She was born June 4, 1872, in Georgetown, near Cambridge, and was given a good education in the graded schools of her native place.

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ber of the Catholic Church, while his wife is a member of the Methodist Church. In politics he always casts a ballot in favor of Republican candi- dates. Socially he is a Mason of high standing, a member of Wilkes Barre (Pa.) Lodge No. 174, K. of P., and a member of the Association of Amal- gamated Iron and Steel Workers, of Cambridge.

REDERICK HARTLINE is one of the shrewdest and most intelligent agricultur- ists of Franklin Township, Tuscarawas County, as is shown by the success which has at- tended his efforts. On the death of his father, Pe- ter Hartline, which occurred when he was quite young, our subject was taken into the home of his maternal uncle, Fred C. Pfersich, who was ap- pointed his guardian. This gentleman, realizing the advantage to be gained by an education, so ar- ranged affairs that he was permitted to attend school longer than most of the farmer boys of that period. Being desirous of gaining a thorough knowledge of men and things, young Hartline made the best of his opportunities, and is to-day well read on all subjects of interest and impor- tance.

Peter Hartline was born in Germany, on the banks of the River Rhine. About 1804 he thought to better his condition, and, emigrating to the United States, made his way at once to this state and located in Tuscarawas County, where he en- gaged in farming to good advantage. He was one . of the heroes of the War of 1812, serving his coun- try faithfully and well during those trying times. The first land which he purchased in the county was a fifty-acre tract formerly owned by Conrad Reghart and Jacob Good. This was located on the banks of the Muskingum (now Tuscarawas) River, near Bolivar, and came into his possession in 1815. In 1835 or 1836 he sold his real estate near Boli- var and bought three hundred and ten acres of land on Sugar Creek, near Strasburg, seven miles

west of Bolivar, where he moved April 1, 1836. At the time of his death he was the possessor of five hundred and twenty-five acres of land. IIe departed this life in March, 1837, greatly mourned by all who knew him.

The father of our subject was twice married, his first union being with Miss Christena Palmer, April 6, 1817. To this marriage were born two children, Joseph and Clarissa, the former January 5, 1818, and Clarissa on the 26th of January, 1820. The second wife of Peter Hartline, who was the mother of our subject, in company with her sister Mary emigrated from the kingdom of Wurtemberg, Marbach, Germany, to the United States and to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in the spring of 1825. The trip was made in a sailing-vessel, and they were seventy days on the ocean, as the vessel drifted out of its course and came near being ship- wrecked upon a rock. The two sisters finally landed in Philadelphia some time in May, where they were met by their brother, Frederick C. Pfersich, who had been here for some ten years. He was engaged in a merchandising business near the mouth of Sandy Creek, on the banks of the Muskingum (Tuscarawas) River, at a place called Calcutta, his store being the first in the neighbor- hood far and near. He rode from here on horse- back to the city of Philadelphia to meet his two sisters, and the three made the journey back here with one horse between them. July 3, 1827, Re- gina Pfersich was united in marriage with Peter Hartline by John Machen, a Justice of the Peace, and they became the parents of our subject.

To the marriage of Peter and Regina Ilartline were born three children. Of their two daughters, Caroline, who was born October 23, 1833, is now deceased. She married George Gnagy, by whom she had seven children, two now living. Margaret, the other daughter, died when five years old. The original of this sketch. the only son of the second marriage, was born May 7, 1828, and after leaving the household of his uncle, who died in Septem- ber or October, 1841, he made his home with his mother until maturity. In 1852, the four heirs to the father's property, Frederick, Joseph, Clarissa and Caroline, divided the real estate among them, and Frederick purchased an interest in the es-

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tate, which he farmed on his own account. Ilis possessions then amounted to one hundred and fifty-five acres of valuable land, to which he has since added from time to time, until he is now the possessor of one of the finest farms in the county. The property included five hundred and forty acres until lately, when he sold a one-half interest in one hundred and sixty-two acres to his son Win- field. The farm is thoroughly cultivated and yields its owner a handsome income.

Mr. Hartline was married, February 11, 1849, to Miss Lovina Fashbaugh, daughter of Jacob and Catherine (Mock) Fashbaugh. Both grandparents of this lady were among the very earliest settlers of this section, and were highly respected and prominent people of Lawrence Township.

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The union of our subject and wife resulted in the birth of nine children. all of whom are living with one exception. William H., the eldest, mar- ried Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan Gerber, of this township. On her decease she left a daughter, also bearing the name of Elizabeth. who has been an inmate of our subject's family since infancy. This son married for his second wife Phebe Pink- stock, and to them has been given a family of four children, viz .: Victor. Porter. Rua and Walter. The family resides at Hartline's Mills, on Sugar Creek. The second member of our subject's household was Mary Alice, now deceased. She married Jonas Snyder, and on her death left three living children, Maximilian, Webster and Lillie, William Allen and Lulu having died previous to their mother's death. Winfield Hartline was the second son, and for his history the reader is refer- red to his sketch, found elsewhere in this volume, Sarah Jane married Daniel W. Brenison, of Tusca- rawas County, and they are now residents of Can- ton, this state, and their children bear the respect- ive names of Della, Lotta, Roscoe and Lovie. John Franklin Hartline married Mary, daughter of Peter and Louisa Meyer, and their household included the following children: Louis (now deceased), Otmer, Fred, Grace, Edith, and Nancy Regina, the wife of Louis Cooper, of Tuscarawas County, now of Wayne County, this state. Louis Cooper is a son of Michael Cooper and wife. Charles F. married Emma, daughter of George and Louisa Exline, and

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, Olio, and their union has been blessed by the birth of three daughters, Maude, Ruby and Bessie. Jacob, the youngest of the household, who is at home with his parents, married Minnie Shutt, daughter of Jacob and Emma Shutt, of Tuscara was County, Ohio.

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 death, which occurred in IIel- ena, Mont., May 5, 1887. To himself and wife, Lucinda, nee English, 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. Ile came to the United States in 1838, first loeating in Baltimore, Md., but two years later brought his wife and four children to Guernsey Connty. He died on his farm in 1866. Ilis eldest son. John, 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 his education taught school for three or four terms with suecess. 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 has 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- sey 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

J 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 seen at a great distance, and this led to his re- covery. For sixteen years he was engaged in the foundry business, and became thoroughily identified with the welfare of this township. For seventeen years he was engaged in the banking business in this city, and was long considered one of the sub- stantial citizens of this place. Ilis death oceurred 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 eareer 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 eapacity 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 politics 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.

ONATHAN A. KACKLEY, M. D. The call- ing of a physician is perhaps the 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 his 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. Ilis grand- father, Jonathan Kackley, was a native of Virginia, and made his way to this state some time in the '30s. On his way hither he was stricken with ty- phoid fever, and died near 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. Ile was a carpenter and cabinet-inaker 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 ou rafts during high water to points along the Ohio River.

The lady who became the mother of our subject was prior to hier 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 John 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 thissketch, 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 although 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 County.

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. Ile was a member of the Lutheran Church, and in that denomination at this place held many official positions. He was Superintendent of the Sunday- school for many years, and his influence as a Christian worker may yet be felt among the men- 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 acres 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. Iler husband had been married previously, and by his first wife had four children. three girls and one boy. Elizabeth 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 residenee 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. IIe, 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 Coshoeton Coun- ty, this state, April 27, 1840. She is a most esti- mable lady, and the daughter of John and Magda- lene Gaumer, the former of whom served in the War of 1812. To the latter couple 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, Hannah 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. Ilis parents were na- tives of Somerset County, Pa., and were farmers by oceupation. 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 fariner of Muskingum County; and Charles HI. is under the parental roof.

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Portrait and biographical record of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Part 55

Author: Publication date: 1895 Publisher: Chicago : C.O. Owen Number of Pages: 934

Author:
Publication date: 1895
Publisher: Chicago : C.O. Owen
Number of Pages: 934