The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Part 108

Author: Warner, Beers & Co.
Publication date: 1884
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Number of Pages: 1017

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ROBERT HILL, retired farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Salem Township May 3, 1817. He is a son of Jesse and Mary Hill, natives of Virginia, who emigrated to this township and county in 1806, and were thus among the earliest pioneers. Robert was the youngest of nine children, five of whom survive, and while yet a boy his parents died and he was thrown upon his own resources to struggle with the world. After completing his edu. cation, he began clerking in a dry goods store, continuing for twenty years. At first he received but $50 a year, but the salary was advanced until it reached $300. Mr. Hill then turned his attention to farming. He purchased a farm of 195 acres, and added to it until his possessions reached 620 acres. He

still retains 550 acres of well-improved land. He was married, October 12, 1844, to Catherine, daughter of Christian and Sarab Wise, of Coshocton County. She was born in that county April 5, 1820. To them have been born six children, of whom only two, Milton B. and William M., survive. The deceased are George D., Mattie E., Thomas and Alice A. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Hill's life has been very suc- cessful; commencing with nothing, he has by his application and energy accu- mulated a goodly share of property.

J. KINSEY, dealer in confectioneries, tobaccos and cigars, fine liquors, etc., Port Washington, was born in Switzerland February 28, 1842, son of Samnel and Mary Kinsey, both of whom died in Switzerland, the father March 10, 1878, the mother about a year earlier. Our subject emigrated to

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New Philadelphia in 1869. In 1871, he came to Port Washington, and en- gaged in his present business, continuing it successfully since. He was unit- ed in marriage, November 12, 1871. with Anna Barbara, born in Switzerland July 15, 1848, daughter of Christian and Macalena Hudle, both of whom died in Switzerland-Christian in 1868 and Macalena in 1867. To Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey two children have been born-Charles A. and Ellen J. Mr. Kinsey is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Knights of Pythias. Since coming to. Tuscarawas County he has been highly prosperous in business.

DR. DANIEL M. KINSEY, physician, Port Washington, was born in Clay Township, this county, July 14, 1854, son of Joseph and Nancy Kinsey. Joseph Kinsey was born in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, in February. 1818, and emigrated with his parents to America about 1830, settling in Tus- carawas County. His wife, Nancy, was born in this State May 22, 1820. Daniel, the subject of this notice, completed his medical course in March, 1879, and commenced practice at Port Washington, where he now resides with his family. He was united in marriage, April 18, 1878, with Sarah M Knaus, born in Warwick Township June 26, 1852, daughter of John and Anne Knaus, both of whom are yet living and reside in Warwick Township. The Doctor and wife are members of the Moravian Church. Two children. have been born unto them-Leslie R. and Mamie G.

PETER KRIEGER, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Ger- many December 14, 1826, son of Philip and Mary E. Krieger, who, in 1848. emigrated to America and settled in this township. Philip Krieger died in 1867; his widow, who was born August 31, 1806, is still living. Peter learned the trade of butcher in his native land, and followed it for many years at Port Washington. He was for a long time the only butcher in the village. He has since given his attention to farming, and now owns 144 acres, where he and his family reside. Mr. Krieger was married, July 3, 1851, to Margaret Seibel, born in Germany February 3, 1831, daughter of Philip and Mary E. Seibel, both of whom are deceased. They are members of the German Lutheran Church. Of the thirteen children born to Mr. and Mrs. Krieger. nine are living, viz. : Philip, boru November 18, 1851; Maria E., born Janu. ary 28, 1853, wife of Charles Engel; Catherine, born November 28, 1854, wife of Frederick Rausch; Margaret, born November 4, 1858, wife of Philip Hoff. man; Martha, born April 1, 1864; Julianna, born June 22, 1868; Paulina, born August 31, 1870; Dorotha, born June 22, 1872; Philopene, born April 7, 1874. The deceased are Caroline, born December 5, 1856, died May 9, 1857; Peter, born August 24, 1860, died June 15, 1867; Charlie, born August 2, 1862, died May 7, 1867; Clara, born March 4, 1866, died February 14, 1879.

PHILIP LAMNECK, carpenter and teacher, Port Washington, was born in Prussia March 4, 1845, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Knapp) Lamneck, who emigrated from their native land in 1856, and settled in Port Washington. Mrs. Elizabeth Lamneck died here October 14, 1861, and Peter afterward mar- ried Anna B. Haas and removed to Coshocton, where they now reside. Philip learned the carpenter's trade, and, in 1866, commenced teaching school in Westmoreland Co., Penn. He taught in that county four successive winters. He was married, March 23, 1875, to Mary C. Schug, born in this State July 7. 1854, daughter of Henry and Margaret Schug, now of Clay Township. Their children are William E., born January 2, 1876; Theodore C., born February 14, 1878; Arthur P., born March 12, 1880; and Katie E., born February 5, 1882, died on October 22, same year. Mr. Lamneck is a Mason; has been Township Clerk for nine and Corporation Clerk for eight years. He was for two years member of the Village Council. He follows his trade in summer and teaches in winter, and owns a nice town property.

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CHARLES LANG, merchant, Port Washington, was born in Lauterecken, Bavaria, Germany, August 13, 1836. His father, John Lang, died in 1843, and in 1855 Elizabeth Lang, his widow, the mother of the subject of this sketch, emigrated to America. She died in Tuscarawas County December 9, 1871. Charles Lang was married, December 4, 1864, to Bettie Ginther, who was born in Port Washington January 17, 1840. Three children were born to them-George, horn September 11, 1865, died October 14, 1871; Minnie E., born December 27, 1867; and Charles, born August 5, 1870. Mrs. Lang is a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Lang has filled the offices of Township Clerk, member of School Board, and Treasurer of Port Washing- ton. He was engaged in a grocery and provision store from April, 1860, un- til June, 1864. Since this latter date, he has followed various occupations until 1872, when he formed a partnership with Augustus Ley, under the firm name of A. Ley & Co., dealers in dry goods, groceries, etc. Mr. Lang is a public-spirited and enterprising citizen of Port Washington.

AUGUSTUS LEY, merchant, Port Washington, was born in Shanesville, this county, October 11, 1839, son of Charles and Susan C. Ley, who are natives of Germany. Charles Ley was born in November, 1808; his wife, in 1817. They emigrated to Ohio in 1831, and settled in Sugar Creek Town- ship, this county, where they have since remained. Of their eight children, six are yet living. Augustus came to Port Washington in 1869, and has lived here since. He was married, June 1, 1865, to Harriet J. Powell, who was born near Bakersville, Ohio, February 22, 1845, daughter of Henry C. and Fannie Powell. Mrs. Powell died in 1876, and Mr. Powell afterward united in marriage with Lucretia Meeks. They now reside near Bakersville. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Ley are Charles H., Francis W., Lewis E., Howard A., Al. bert W. and Minnie M. Mr. Ley has engaged in merchandising all his life, and is senior member of the firm of A. Ley & Co. He and Samuel Slade are the builders and proprietors of the first creamery in the county, put in opera- tion in 1883. He has served his township in the capacity of Treasurer and Clerk.

JAMES LYONS, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Hanover Township, Washington County, Penn., November 19, 1813, son of James and Sarah Lyons, both of whom died in Pennsylvania, the former June 7, 1857, and the latter April 4, 1841. James, the subject of this sketch, was united in marriage, September 18, 1845, with Margaret Watson, who also was born in Hanover Township, Washington County, Penn., May 17, 1824, daughter of Robert and Nancy Watson, who emigrated to Ohio in 1849. Robert Watson died February 26, 1876; his wife, February 5, 1873. To Mr. and Mrs. Lyons five children were born-Sarah, wife of Samuel B. Miller; Robert W .; Nancy, wife of Amos J. Sneary; Jane, wife of John Millburn; and John. James Lyons finished a collegiate education in 1844. and for a number of years afterward was engaged in teaching. He then adopted agricultural pur. suits, which he has successfully followed since. He has resided on his pres. ent farm since 1866, and owns 264 acres of excellent land.

DANIEL MoCONNEL, farmer, P. O. Newcomerstown, was born in Washington County, Penn., September 24, 1810, son of Daniel and Elizabeth McConnel, both of whom died in Pennsylvania. Daniel, our subject, came to Tuscarawas County in 1839, and has been its resident ever since. He was married, March 19, 1843, to Sarah McMahan, born in Lancaster County, Penn., October 11, 1826, daughter of James and Elizabeth McMahan. To Mr. and Mrs. McConnel ten children have been born, of whom the following sur- vive: Mary, James, William, Flora J., Thomas J., John D., Margaret A. and Sherman. Belinda and Elizabeth are deceased. Mr. McConnel is a black-

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smith by trade, but for the past eighteen years has engaged in farming pur- suits. He owns a pleasant little home of sixty acres.

GEORGE W. McPHERSON, farmer, Port Washington, was born in this county in 1847. He was married on August 9, 1866, to Jennie Coppage, daughter of Richard and Martha Coppage. Their marriage has been blessed with three children, all living-Ella A., born January 4, 1868; Joseph, born October 17, 1871; Richard S., born January 13, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Pherson are both descendants of pioneer families. Mr. McPherson has al- ways made farming his occupation, and has followed it successfully.

TOM H. MOORE, jeweler, Port Washington, was born in West Virginia June 18, 1853. His parents, Forest and Margaret Moore, were natives of Pennsylvania, and removed to Ohio, where they were married. They after- ward settled in West Virginia, where Forest Moore died November 3, 1863. On November 3, 1865, his widow united in marriage with William Edwards, now deceased; his widow still resides in West Virginia. Tom H. was mar- ried, October 5, 1873, to Ella A. Watson, born April 18, 1854, in Cleveland, daughter of James and Anna M. Watson. Mrs. Watson departed this life October 18, 1873. The subject of this sketch has been engaged in the jewelry business since he was eleven years of age. He owns the only jewelry store and repair shop in Port Washington, and enjoys a good trade. He has been Mayor and Marshal of the village, and also served as Constable of the township.

EMIL MUNKEL, proprietor of the only billiard saloon and restaurant in Port Washington, was born in Preston, Saxony, Germany, August 29, 1839. His father, Frederick W., was born December 6, 1798, and died in Germany March 30, 1862; his mother, Christina, was born July 19, 1798, and departed this life September 27, 1855. Emil, our subject, emigrated to Canada, July 14, 1869, and the same year came to Port Washington. He here engaged for a time in giving instruction in music. After traveling for a year, he returned to his pupils in Port Washington. He next accepted a position as book-keeper in New York City, and then engaged in the hosiery aud glove business, under the firm name of Hoche & Co., remaining until 1873. Coming again to Port Washington, Mr. Munkel purchased a distillery from John Stull, and carried on this business three years, after which he opened a retail liquor store, and followed this business until April, 1883, when he began his present occupation. Mr. Munkel has been thrice married. His first wife was Louisa Andrew, born in Germany. They were married in 1864. To his second wife, Hattie Bemer. he was married December 20, 1872. To this union one child, Ora E., was born. The third marriage was with Sarah Barnhouse, November 29, 1874. By this marriage there have been three children-Clara M., Maggie and Helen. Mr. and Mrs. Munkel are members of the Lutheran Church. His deceased wives were of the same faith.

MILTON W. NARGNEY, merchant, Port Washington, was born in Penn- sylvania March 24, 1832. His father, James, was a native of Maryland; his mother, Jane M., of Pennsylvania. In 1834 they emigrated to Guernsey County, Ohio. Six years later they came to this county, where James Nargney died in 1844; his widow still survives, and resides at Newcomerstown. Milton W. united in marriage, December 31, 1857, with Miss Jane Thompson, a native of Salem Township, where she was born November 24, 1838. She is a daughter of James and Jane Thompson. James Thompson died March 26, 1873, aged seventy-five years; his widow died in March, 1880. Mr. Nargney has been a warm advocate, and a leader in the temperance cause. It is mainly to his efforts and assistance that Port Washington owes the fine church editice now in process of construction. Mrs. Nargney is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have two children-James O. and John M., both of

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whom are Associated with their father in business, under the firm name of M. W. Nargney & Sons. dealers in groceries. provisions, confectionery, fruits, nuts, cigars, tobaccos, glassware, toys, notions, books, stationery and period- icals. The firm is doing an extensive and a successful business.

JONATHAN NORRIS, farmer, P. O. Wolf's Station, was born in Coshoc- ton County November 28, 1828, son of David and Sarah Norris, who came to Tuscarawas County in 1829. Mrs. Sarah Norris was a native of Jefferson County, Ohio. She died August 28, 1858. David Norris was born in Cum- berland County, Md .; after the decease of his first wife, the mother of our subject. he was married to Mrs. Rebecca (Miller) Kail; he died in 1871, and his widow still survives. Jonathan was united in marriage, December 3, 1848, with Duanna Howell, daughter of Hezekiah and Rachel Howell (both deceased); she was born in Belmont County, Ohio, September 7, 1826. This marriage was blessed with six children, three of whom, Ingeby, Sarah J. and Maria A., survive. David, Rachel and an unnamed infant are deceased. Mr. Norris has served as School Director and Constable. He has always been a farmer, and owns 120 acres of improved land. He enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Ninety-eight Ohio Volunteer Infantry, March 1, 1865, and was mustered out at Washington City October 28, 1865.

PETER J. PETRY, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Clay Township November 6, 1847, son of Peter and Anna C. (Kesler) Petry, who emigrated from Germany to the United States about 1847. Not having funds sufficient to take both to a Western home, Mr. Petry stopped at New Jersey. and they came to Ohio one at a time, Mrs. Petry coming first. When both arrived, they settled on a farm in Clay Township, and have since remained there. Peter J., the subject of this sketch, was united in marriage, August 4, 1878, with Caroline Seibel, born on the farm where her husband and family now reside, May 17, 1850. She is the daughter of Frederick and Catherine Seibel, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Petry are members of the Port Washington Moravian Church, of which he is Trustee and Treasurer, and a member of the building committee. He is also a Trustee of the township, and a member of the School Board. Mr. Petry has always followed farming, and owns ninety. four acres of land, also a house and lot in Edgefield.

JOHN JACOB PORCHER, blacksmith, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Germany October 27, 1825, son of George N. and Caroline Porcher, who died in the old country. Our subject came to Tuscarawas County in 1848, and settled where he has since remained. He was married, April 12, 1850, to Catherine Grossarth, born in Germany December 22, 1831, daughter of Charles and Catherine Grossarth, who emigrated to the United States in 1843, and died in this township. Mr. and Mrs. Porcher are members of the German Lutheran Church. Their marriage has been blessed with eight children, of whom seven are now living, viz., Charles and Peter, twins: Caroline, wife of Philip Reidenbaugh; Jacob M., married to Mary Haupert; Catherine, wife of Philip Kreiger; Wilhelmina and Emma. Frederick W. is deceased. Mr. Porcher learned the blacksmith trade in Germany, and followed it for thirty- eight years. He has since retired, and lives on his farm of ninety-four and one-half acres of well-improved land.

HON. H. H. PORTER, attorney at law, Port Washington, was born in Holmes County September 17, 1838. His father, James Porter, was born in Fayette County, Penn., September 19, 1794, and was married in Pennsylvania March 27, 1817. His wife, Rachel, was born December 11. 1795. James Porter was a minister of the Disciple Church through life. He came to Ohio, remaining a short time in Licking County, then removed to Holmes County. In 1848, be brought his family to a farm near Ragersville, and three years NN

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later settled in New Philadelphia. He was accidentally killed, January 24, 1854, by a runaway team. His widow survived until 1869. Henry H., our subject, received an education in New Philadelphia and at Wittenberg Col- lege, Springfield, Ohio. He began his career as a teacher; then read law with Judge McIlvaine, of New Philadelphia. At the age of twenty-one he was ap- pointed School Examiner, being the youngest man at the time who has ever held that position. For several years he was ticket and freight agent on the Pan Handle Railroad, resigning his position to engage in the practice of law at Port Washington, where he has since remained. Mr. Porter was married, July 17, 1862, to Miss Frances E., daughter of Jacob Snyder, who now resides in Iowa. She was born March 9, 1841. Of the six children born to Mr. Pot- ter, five survive-Lorena M., Eva A., Minnie E., Minerva P. and George; An- na F. is deceased. Mr. Porter is a member of the Masonic order, and is the owner of 188 acres of well-improved land, besides his home residence in Port Washington. He has held various local offices, and was elected a member of the State Legislature in 1879. The office he filled with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.

FREDERICK RAUSCH, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Germany October 23, 1830, son of Philip and Catherine Rausch, who emi- grated to America and settled in Tuscarawas County in 1848. After the death of his wife, Mrs. Catherine Rausch, about 1853, Philip removed to Indiana, where he died about fifteen years later. Frederick was united in marriage, Feb. ruary 4, 1850, with Catherine Rausch, born in Germany November 8, 1828, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Rausch, both of whom died in Germany. Thirteen children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Rausch-William, Catha- rine, Julianne, Philip, Frederick, Henry, Elizabeth, Caroline, Margaret, Dan- iel, Georgia, Louisa and Sarah. Mr. Rausch and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church. He has been Trustee of the township and School Director, a lifelong and successful farmer, and now owns a handsome property of 253 acres.

FREDERICK RETZLER, merchant tailor, Port Washington, was born in Prussia, May 4, 1827. His father, Henry Retzler, died in Germany April 12, 1878 ; his mother August 10, 1868. Frederick was married, December 1, 1862, to Maggie Brown, born in Trienne, Germany, August 8, 1838, daughter of Valentine and Dolly Brown. Her father died October 1, 1853 ; her mother still resides in Germany. Mr. Retzler emigrated with his wife to the United States in May, 1863, and the same year settled in this connty, where he has Bince remained, engaged in tailoring. He owns a merchant tailoring estab- lishment and enjoys a good patronage, Of his seven children, six survive- Elvira M., Charlie J., Dollie, Freddie C., Lizzie C. and Celesta M. Thea- dore W. is deceased. Mr. Retzler has served as a member of the Town Council and as Cemetery Director. He and family are members of the Lutheran Church.

JACOB RETZLER, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Prussia January 12, 1830, son of Henry and Dollie Retzler. Jacob was married in Prussia June 15, 1854, to Fredericka Schmidt, who also was a native of Prus- sia, where she was born June 2, 1829. In 1855, the year after their marriage, they emigrated to America. Mr. Retzler has been engaged principally in farming during his life, and now owns 100 acres of well improved land. He and his wife are members of the German Lutheran Church. Their living children are Jacob W., Catherine, Caroline, Charlotte, Charles C., Frederick F. and Lizzie. Margaret is deceased.

BENEDICT REYNOLDS (deceased) was born in Pennsylvania March 1, 1801, son of Benedict and Mary Reynolds, both of whom died in Pennsylva-

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nia. Benedict, our subject, settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1827; thence removed to this county, where he died July 4, 1855. His loss was deeply felt by his many friends. Mr. Reynolds was a life-long farmer, and at the time of his decease owned 120 acres of land. He was married, January 15, 1829, to Edith Kerney, who was born in Maryland, twelve miles from Baltimore, Sep- tember 2, 1810, daughter of John and Jane Kerney, both of whom died in Jefferson County, Ohio. Mrs. Reynolds came to Jefferson County when she was but eighteen years of age. She survives her husband, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. The five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are Mary J., Margaretta, Edith, Erastus and Benedict.

JOHN A. ROENBAUGH, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 13, 1818, son of George Jacob and Elizabeth Roen- baugh, who, in 1831, left their native land, crossed the ocean and settled in Pennsylvania. Three years later, they came to Tuscarawas County, where George J. Roenbaugh died in 1841 ; his wife in June, 1849. John A. was married March 18, 1841, to Eve Huffman, born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1820, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Huffman, who emigrated to Ohio and after- ward removed to Indiana, where they died. Mr. Roenbaugh and wife are members of the Moravian Church. Nine children have been born to them, seven of whom survive-George J., Eliza J. (wife of Amos Huff), Mary A. (wife of Thomas Huff), Caroline (wife of Erastus Fidler), John F., Cynthia and Elizabeth N. Peter and Elizabeth are deceased. Mr. Roenbaugh has been a life-long farmer, and owns 320 acres of land. He is a Mason. Hus filled the office of Justice of the Peace for twenty-one years.

ABRAHAM SALCHLI, one of Port Washington's enterprising citizens, was born in Switzerland June 14, 1842, son of Casper and Mary Salchli, both of whom died in their native country-Casper in 1857 and Mary, his wife, in 1878. Abraham emigrated to America and settled in Cleveland in 1871. He was married, March 29, 1873, to Mina Brand, born in Switzerland near the French line, May 21, 1852, daughter of Christian Brand, who crossed the ocean in 1868. Mr. Salchli and wife came to Port Washington in 1874, and bave since resided there. They are members of the German Lutheran Church. Two children were born to them-Ida, born September 1, 1874, died aged twenty-one days, and Charlie, born November. 15, 1875. Mr. Salchli is the owner of the only meat market at Port Washington, in which business he has been engaged since his arrival there. His business has been prosperous, and he owns a nice town property, where he and his little family reside.

ABRAHAM SCHNEIDER, manufacturer of carriages and wagons, Port Washington, was born in Prussia March 8, 1837, son of Abraham and Eliz- aboth Schneider, who emigrated to America and settled in this county in 1858. Abrahamı Schneider, Sr., died in 1874. His widow resides on a farm near Dover. Abraham, our subject, emigrated to this county in 1853, and has since resided here. He was united in marriage in 1859, with Louisa Schug, who was born in Prussia September 19, 1839, and emigrated when a little girl to the United States with her parents. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Schneider-Chariie, Adam H. and John A. Charlie was married, May 16, 1882. to Olive L. Berkshire, who was born November 15, 1863. Mr. Schneider has been engaged in his present business since coming to America. Besides his manufactory in Port Washington, he is owner and proprietor of an exten- sive carriage and wagon factory in Gilmore.

JACOB B. SHANNON (deceased), a former resident of Salem Township, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, October 12, 1831, and departed this life January 17, 1863. He was a son of Zacheus B. and Jemima Shannon, both of whom died in this county. Though carpenter by trade, Jacob B. engaged in

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The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Part 108

Author: Warner, Beers & Co. Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1017

Author: Warner, Beers & Co.
Publication date: 1884
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1017