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ADAM RAINSBERGER, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born January 23, 1844, in Fairfield Township, son of Jacob and Mary Rainsberger, natives of Pennsylvania. He was raised on his father's farm, obtaining the educational ad- vantages afforded by the public schools. He was united in marriage, February 28, 1872, to Mary Grace, daughter of Matthew Grace, of Union Township. To them have been born five children-Henry N., James B., Sarah G., Adam C. and Homer F. After his marriage, Mr. Rainsberger settled in Union Township. He has recently purchased a farm of 131 acres in Warren, adjacent to the Union Township line, and is now developing and improving the place. During his early manhood, Mr. Rainsberger was engaged in teaching for nine years, and has a rec- ord as a successful educator. Mr. and Mrs. Rainsberger are members of the M. E. Church, and he is an adherent to the Republican party.
THEODORE A. RENDER, farmer, P. O. Mineral Point, was born in this county July 28, 1852, son of Francis and Rachel Render. He was reared to man- hood on his father's farm, and received his education chiefly in the village school at Mineral Point. He was married, March 28, 1873, to Joanna Strawn, the adopted daughter of Solon Strawn, of Carroll County. To this union have been born four children-Annie I., Rachel V., Barbara G. and Emmett A. Mr. and Mrs. Render are members of the M. E. Church. They have been industrious and successful in business, and have acquired a finely improved farm of 120 acres. Mr. Render is a member of the Republican party.
ADAM RENNECKER, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Harri- son County, Ohio, June 1, 1828, son of John and Mary Rennecker, natives of Pennsylvania, who emigrated at an early day to this township, and helped develop its agricultural resources. They were members of the Lutheran Church, and both have passed away to their reward. Adam was brought up on his father's farm. and attended the schools of the township. He was married, October 2, 1849, to Mahala E. Lightle, of this county. Two children have been born to them-John N., who is married to Mattie M. Fierbaugh, and is living with his father, and Mary C., the wife of John S. Shildts, of Harrison County. Mr. and Mrs. Ren-
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necker have been industrious and successful, and own a good farm of eighty acres. They are members of the German Baptist Church. Mr. Rennecker sup- ports the principles of the Democratic party, but is independent in the choice of public officers.
ALLEN RICHARDSON, stock-dealer, New Cumberland, was born August 17, 1847, in Carroll County, Ohio, son of Edward and Catherine (Wyant) Rich- ardson, of Carroll County. He came to this township with his father, in 1871; obtained his edueation in the schools of Carroll County, and lived with his father until his marriage, September 18, 1875, to Miss Sarah Williams, of Turca- rawas County. They have one little girl named Maude. Mr. Richardson had always been a farmer until four years ago; since then, he has been dealing ex- clusively in stock. Our subject is a stanch Democrat ; was Township Trustee, and has always encouraged morality and religion and all enterprises of public wel- fare. Mr. Richardson is one of the successful and influential business men of Warren Township.
HIRAM RICHARDSON, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born April 6, 1858, in Carroll County, Ohio, and is a son of Edward and Catherine (Wyant) Richardson. He moved with his father's family to this township and county at the age of eighteen, and obtained his education in the schools of Carroll County. After coming to Tuscarawas County, he remained with his father about nine years. On March 9, 1878, he was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Haugh, daughter of Samuel and Anna Haugh, of Carroll County. They had one child, deceased in infancy. Mr. Richardson is a Democrat in politics. He was the Democratic nominee for Township Trustee in 1881, and was defeated by only seven votes. Besides farming, our subject pays much attention to stock-raising. He has acquired a finely improved farm of 150 acres, within a quarter of a mile of New Cumberland.
ROBERT RIGGLE, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born in this town- ship January 13, 1834, son of Jacob and Temperance (McCombs) Riggle, who also were raised in this township and were among its first people. Robert was reared on his father's farm, obtained the education afforded by the public schools, and when about twenty-four years of age acquired the carpenter trade with Eseriab Dolvin and Daniel Moughiman, which he followed about nine years. He was married, April 5, 1872, to Martha Conwell, a resident of Carroll County. Three children were born to them, of whom James E. and Rose Ann survive. Mr. Rig- gle has purchased a home of 125 acres, is an independent Democrat in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
WILLIAM RYAN, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, January 11, 1827, son of Samuel and Rachel (Moore) Ryan. Sam- uel was a native of Maryland, Rachel of Ohio. They removed from Jefferson County to Warren Township about 1830. Mr. Samuel Ryan departed this life April 12, 1877 ; his wife January 2, 1882. They were upright, industrious, suc- cessful people, and left a family of six children, viz .: Christy Ann (wife of John Leggett, of Union Township), William, Isaac, Margaret (wife of Sherrod Rickets, of Goshen Township), David and Samuel. William was reared on his father's farm, and was married, January 2, 1853, to Chestina Carns, daughter of Manassa Carns, of Union Township. Her mother was a daughter of the famous Indian scout, Will- iam Sherrod. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan consists of four children-Mar- garetta (wife of Joseph Baird, of Scio, Ohio), Ann Rebecca (wife of Louis Craig, of Goshen Township), James F. and E. Eleanor. Mr. Ryan has a finely improved farm of 140 acres, and is Democratic in politics.
ISAAC RYAN, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, November 27, 1828 ; son of Samuel Ryan. Isaac was raised on his father's farm, and obtained his education in the schools of the county. He was united in marriage, December 7, 1855, to Sophronia Belknap, a native of Carroll County, daughter of David Belknap. Three children have been born to them. Amanda
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(wife of Joseph H. Riggles, of Goshen Township), John and Joanna (wife of William Brown, of Fairfield Township). Mr. Ryan owns a finely improved farm of 218 acres, and votes with the Democratic party. He is regarded as an influ- ential citizen and reliable business man of Warren Township.
DAVID RYAN, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born April 17, 1836, on the farm where he now lives; son of Samuel Ryan. David was reared on his father's farm, and received a common school education. He was married, Sep- tember 30, 1858, to Amanda Williams, daughter of John Williams, of Fairfield Township. Six children were born unto them, three of whom, Charles M., Will- iam Alden and Olive Mabel, are living. Mr. Ryan owns a fine farm of 200 acres of improved land, being the old family homestead. He supports the principles of the Democratic party, and is regarded one of the leading and influential citi- zens of Tuscarawas County.
SAMUEL BUD RYAN, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born August 4, 1840, in this township, and is a son of Samuel Ryan, Sr. He was raised on his father's farm in this township, and obtained his education at the common school of the district. He was united in marriage, November 1, 1861, with Miss Harriet A. N. Knee, a native of Goshen Township. To this union have been born three children, two of whom are living-Herbert E. and Harold E. Mr. Ryan has a finely improved farm of 160 acres. He supports the principles of the Democratic party. Mrs. Ryan is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the con- gregation of the Holmes Church. Mrs. Ryan was a teacher before her marriage, and they have one son who is also a teacher. Mr. Ryan is regarded as one of the influential citizens and reliable business men of Tuscarawas County.
WILLIAM MINOR SALISBURY, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born . March 24, 1845, in this township, son of John and Sarah Salisbury, natives of England, who came to Tuscarawas County at an early day, and assisted in devel- oping the county from its wild and wooded condition. William was raised on the home farm and received his education in the common schools. Two of his broth- ers entered the service and sacrificed their lives at their country's altar, while William remained at home the chief dependence in the care of his mother's fam- ily. He was married, December 25, 1873, to Elizabeth Rainsberger, daughter of Jacob Rainsberger, of Fairfield Township. Their three children are John W., Mary A. and Josephine. Mr. Salisbury resides on the old home farm, and is a member of the Republican party. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
DANIEL SMITH, retired farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born October 20, 1805, in Westmoreland County, Penn. His parents, Michael and Eve (Shuster) Smith, were natives of Pennsylvania. They came to this county in 1808, and set- tled in that part which is now known as Carroll County. The Indians still thronged the country, and the nearest market was Steubenville, on the Ohio River, Daniel attended the schools of the early days, and obtained his education under many disadvantages. He learned the cooper trade of his father, which he fol- lowed about five years. He then learned the carpenter trade, and followed the same until 1839, when he settled on the farm he now owns. For two years he kept store in this place. When he first engaged in this business, he purchased goods partly on credit, of Baird & Bissel, dry goods, and-Parks, grocer, both of Pittsburgh. He closed up, and paid every dollar of his indebtedness of nearly $2,000, with no obligation save that of honor; was then offered unlimited credits, but preferred to engage in farming. Mr. Smith was married, March 1, 1836, to Miss Matilda Shaffer, of Carroll County, Ohio. To them were born nine children -Sarah Ann, Mary, Isabella, J. M., Allen, and four who died in infancy. Our subject's father died at the age of seventy-six, and his mother at the age of ninety- three Daniel and wife labored hard to improve and develop their property. Mrs. Smith departed this life May 3, 1871. She was a loving wife and a prudent mother; was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and gained
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the love and respect of all who knew her. Mr. Smith has since married Mrs. Eleanore McGregor. Mr. Smith is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; advocates the principles of the Republican party; held several offices in his town- ship, and gained his present possessions by his honest industry and economy. He is one who has rendered important services in the development of Tuscarawas County.
GEORGE STEES, SR., farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born August 23, 1802, in Northumberland County, Va., and is a son of Jacob Stees. Our sub- ject came with his father's family to Harrison County, Ohio, in 1806, and lived there until after the war of 1812. In 1816, they came to Tuscarawas County, and settled in Warren Township. Mr. Stees was united in marriage, April 15, 1824, with Mary M. Moughiman, daughter of Henry Moughiman, of this county. To this union bave been born eleven children, of whom eight are living, viz., Cather- ine, wife of Morris Beamer, of Carroll County ; Esther, wife of Solomon Beamer, of Carroll County ; Henry, of Carroll County ; Matilda, widow of George Huffman, of New Philadelphia ; Margaret, wife of John Rimmel, of this township ; Christina, wife of Jeremiah Beamer, of this township; George, living at the old homestead ; and William, of this township. Mr. Stees has accumulated a large property, which he divided principally among his children, reserving 100 acres as a homestead and support for his old age. Mrs. Stees departed this life September 4, 1881. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Stees is also a member of the Lu- theran Church, and has been a Democrat all his life.
MRS. SARAH VAN BUSKIRK, widow of Lawrence Van Buskirk, was born in Carroll County November 22, 1829, and is a daughter of Edward Richardson. She was united in marriage, June 22, 1853, with Lawrence Van Buskirk, of Tus- carawas County. They settled on a farm, and lived there about four years. Here were born their two children-Romania L., wife of James Pearch (see his sketch), and Elsie V., wife of William D. Beamer, of Sherodsville, formerly of this township. Mr. and Mrs. Van Buskirk moved to McLean County, Ill., where Mr. Van Buskirk died in a few months, and his widow returned to her old neigh- borhood in Ohio. She is now living with her daughter, Mrs. Pearch. She is a member of the Sherodsville congregation of the M. E. Church, and enjoys the respect and esteem of all who know her.
WILLIAM STRAWN, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. New Cumberland, was born March 21, .1822, in this county. His parents, Jacob and Martha (Ervin) Strawn were natives of Pennsylvania, and moved to Tuscarawas County in 1816. The farm upon which they located was a dense wilderness, and they had to build a cabin before they could have a home. Wild game was abundant, and once Will- iam and his brother were chased by wolves to the cabin from the field, whither they had gone to husk corn. Jacob and Martha Strawn have long since passed away. William was raised on his father's farm, and received his education in the common schools of the township. He was united in marriage November 11, 1847. to Eliza Denney, daughter of Thomas Denney, of Carroll County. Three children have been born to them-John I., who married Alice Wallack, and re- sides in Iowa ; Sarah Irene, wife of William A. Scott, of Dennison, Ohio ; and William Norwood, at home. Mr. Strawn has been very successful in life, and has acquired a fine property of 372 acres of well improved and nicely situated land. He also owns a farm in Iowa, and other property. Mr. Strawn is interested in the culture and improvement of fine stock, and has some fine blooded animals on his farm. He is a stanch Republican, and himself and wife are members of the Dis- ciple Church. He contributes liberally to the support of other churches in the community, and is the friend of educational and religious enterprises. He owns the first organ ever brought to the township. Mr. Strawn is regarded as one of the foremost and most influential citizens of Warren Township. .
JOHN TATE, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born February 13, 1823, in Westmoreland County, Penn., son of James and Margaret (McQuiston) Tate,
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both of whom died in Pennsylvania in 1829. At ten years of age, John Tate came to this township with the family of Hamilton Spence, with whom he lived till of age. His common school education be improved by a systematic habit of reading and observation. He was married, March 25, 1848, to Eliza Booth, a native of Harrison County. They settled down near New Cumberland, and have lived in the vicinity ever since. In 1854, he purchased the farm where he now re- sides. Eight children have been born to them, six of whom are living-Lydia M .; Mary A., wife of H. W. Pyle, of Union Township; John B .; Thomas W., of Sandy Township ; Laura M. and Jennie B. Mrs. Tate departed this life June 5, 1875, and since her death the cares of the household have been assumed by her daughters. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Tate is now a member. He is a Republican, has been Justice of the Peace and held most of the township offices. His services are often required in settling up the estates of decedents.
DANIEL TRESSEL, resident of Carroll County, near Warren Township, P. O. New Cumberland. Was born in Warren Township March 25, 1809. His parents, George and Catherine Tressel, came from Pennsylvania to Tuscarawas County in 1808. The country was then a dense wilderness, and these pioneers were obliged to leave their goods in the wagon until they could raise a cabin. All went heartily to work to develop a farm. Indians were numerous but peaceful and Mr. Tressel often tried his skill with them in shooting at a mark. Daniel was raised on his father's farm, and was married March 29, 1836, to Eve Studey. Four children were born to them-Levi, Addison (deceased), Mary (wife of R. Crooks, deceased), and one who died in infancy. Soon after his marriage, he moved to his present home near the Tuscarawas County line. Here he cleared and improved his farm. Mrs. Tressel died March 14, 1846 ; she had been a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Tressel afterward married Abigail Alfred, who was born in Jefferson County February 25, 1821, daughter of George and Mary Alfred, of Carroll County. By this marriage there were seven children. Four died of diphtheria in 1861. There are living, Sarah A., wife of Frederick Roof ; Elizabeth, wife of John A. Bowers, of New Cumberland ; and Amos D., at home. Mr. Tressel, by his industry, has acquired a farm of 180 acres, and now lives in the retirement of his old age with his faithful companion in life. They are members of the Lutheran Church.
ISAAC TRUE, farmer, P. O. New Cumberland, was born in Washington County, Penn., January 5, 1817, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Knight) True, natives of Maryland, of English descent. The grandfather of Isaac had been a British soldier. The family of Thomas and Elizabeth True consisted of the fol- lowing children: Nancy, wife of John G. Sherrod, of Iowa; John, deceased; Noah; Rebecca, wife of Reuben A. Cale, of Iowa, deceased; Isaac, our subject; William, deceased, noted for his physical strength; Wesley; Elizabeth L., wife of Henry Parrish, of Iowa; Matilda Jane, wife of S. R. Skeeles, of this township; and Solo- mon, of Iowa. There were also the following half brothers and sisters: Martha A .; Thomas, deceased; Emeline, widow of L. Barnett; Mary, wife of James Kel- ly, of Alliance; and Ephriam, of Iowa. In 1817, Thomas and Elizabeth True moved to Belmont County, Ohio, and about 1822 settled permanently in this township. Thomas died in 1869; his wife Elizabeth about 1833. Isaac was married, June 9, 1840, to Mary Masters, of this township. Their children are Orpha, wife of Jacob Bixler, of Iowa; Elizabeth, wife of D. Mellravy, of Iowa; Louisa, widow of William E. Boyd; Susan, wife of Albert Wyngate; Jennie, wife of Martin Justus; and Martha Adla. Mrs. True departed this life March 10, 1856; she was a pious member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. True afterward married Catherine Van Buskirk, a native of Greene County, Penn. To them were born John C. F., now living in Iowa; Abraham L .; U. S. G., deceased; W. T. Sherman, and Garfield Van B. Mr. True is an industrious and esteemed citizen of Warren Township, and has made a finely improved farm of 220 acres.
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He is a Republican in politics, an earnest temperance advocate, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a strong friend of Sunday schools.
ALVIN WALTZ, merchant, New Cumberland, was born in Fairfield Township, this county, May 8, 1843, son of Bezaleel and Catherine (Deibert) Waltz. Beza- leel Waltz was a native of Maryland; Catherine, of Pennsylvania. They emi- grated with their parents to this county; were married in Goshen Township, and now reside in Fairfield Township. Alvin remained on the farm till twenty-two years of age. He attended Mt. Union College and Scio College, Newmarket, Ohio; then engaged in teaching, which he followed about seventeen years, residing on a farm in Goshen, and afterward in Fairfield Township. He was married, December 13, 1866, to Theresa Williams, daughter of Eli and Eleanor Williams, of Fairfield Township. Five children were born to them-Eli W., Ada E., Metta C., Grace L. and Sarah A. Mr. Waltz was admitted to the bar April 11, 1879, and has a good local practice. In 1881, he established a general hardware store in New Cumberland, the only one in the village, and enjoys a good trade. He is Re- publican in politics, is a Notary Public, and at present Township Treasurer. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and influential members of the society of Warren Township.
WILLIAM WILLIGMAN, SR., M. D. druggist, New Cumberland, was born March 13, 1809, in Baltimore, Md., son of Charles H. and Catherine (Jackson ) Will- igman. Our subject is an alumnus of St. John's College, and graduated as M. D. in medical college in 1836. He was married, on the 23d of July, 1829, to Miss Harriet Wells, daughter of Rev. Philip Wells, of Baltimore, Md. This union was blessed with ten children, six of whom are living, viz .: Charles H .; James; William; Mary, wife of Thomas Davis, of Owen County, Ind .; Anna M .; and Harriet, wife of Henry Skuler. Dr. Willigman began his practice in Bristol, Md., in 1837, where he remained until 1846, when he came to New Cumberland, and is still re- siding here. Mrs. Willigman departed this life April 27, 1860. She was an af- fectionate wife and mother, and enjoyed the respect of all who knew her. The Doctor was again married, November 10, 1864, to Eleanor Carnahan. To them was born one child-Robert C. Dr. Willigman had a very large practice until he retired from that business. He now owns the only drug store in New Cum- berland, and is regarded as one of the most reliable and influential men of this township.
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DAVID ANDERSON, farmer, P. O. Tuscarawas, was born in York Town- ship, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, October 14, 1836. His parents, Robert and Mary (Emberson) Anderson, were natives of Ireland, whence they emigrated, settling in this county in 1833, where the father pursued farming. Of their family of eight children, seven attained their majority, our subject being the sixth child. The subject of this sketch received a common school education in Warwick Township, where he has lived since two years of age, and was reared on a farm. Farming has formed his occupation through life, and he has been generally successful; owns a tract of ninety-one acres of good, pro- ductive land, besides a coal mine. In 1857, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of David and Barbara (Mathias) Metzger, of German descent. The children by this union were six in number, one deceased-Mary Jane (deceased), George A., Sarah B., David Sherman, Emma Elizabeth and Robert L. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are members of the Lutheran Church, of which the former has been Deacon. In politics, Mr. Anderson is a Democrat.
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LIEUT. R. T. BENNER, farmer, P. O. Tuscarawas, was born March 14, 1838, in Mill Township, this county, and is a son of Thomas R. and Martha (Thompson) Benner. He received a good common school education and was reared on the farm. He enlisted in 1864, in the One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio National Guards; was elected Second Lieutenant, and was discharged the same year. He married Sarah M. Eckman. (See biographical sketch of Dr. Hiram Eckman). To this union were born eight children-Elmer E., Thomas R., Martha Florence (deceased), Alta V., Irene Belle, Eva L., Robert T. and Myrtle I. In politics, he is a Democrat; has been Township Trustee tive or six years, Township Treasurer six years and School Director eight years. He has a farm of 130 acres, well improved.
JOHN B. BIUCHLY, farmer, P. O. Tuscarawas, is a native of Germany, born December 31, 1818, and is a son of John Jacob Biuchly. Our subject came to America in 1845, located in Stark County, Ohio, coming to this county in 1846. His education was received in Germany, where he learned the cooper's trade, working at it for several years. He is now a farmer and stock-raiser; owns 126 acres of good, productive land, which has been acquired by his own industry. In 1848, he was married to Elizabeth Metzger, who was of German descent, born in Tuscarawas County, and died in 1860, leaving a son and daughter, who have survived her. In 1865, our sub- ject formed a second marriage, the lady of his choice being Miss Susan, daughter of Isaac Bevers. Mr. Biuchly is a member of the Lutheran, his wife of the Disciple Church. Politically, he is a Democrat.
JOHN D. CUNNING, merchant, Trenton, was born February 4, 1830, in Auburn Township, this county, and is a son of Edward and Jane (Officer) Cun- ning, the latter of English and Scotch lineage. His father was born in Mary. land, April 1, 1804, and was a son of Barnabas and Susan (McGloughlin) Cun- ning, who emigrated from Ireland to this country in 1800. Edward Cunning moved with Jacob Rohrer, in 1817, from Maryland to Holmes County, Ohio; afterward settled in Auburn Township, where he learned the carpenter trade, which became his avocation for a livelihood. In 1837, he moved to Shanes- ville, Sugar Creek Township, and now lives with his son John in Trenton. He was married, April 23, 1829, and had a family of eight children, of whom the five surviving are married. He is a member of the Methodist Church, as was also his wife, and was a Steward and Class-leader for a number of years. He is a Republican in politics, and served Sugar Creek Township for several years as Clerk. Four of his sons were in the war of the rebellion, all return- ing home in safety, one of whom, Thomas J., served tour years, and another, William E., three years. The subject of this sketch attended Allegheny Col- lege and Ohio Wesleyan University, two years each, and when eighteen years of age began to teach school, continuing, with occasional intervals, for about thirty years. He taught six years in the Nineveh District above Trenton, eight years in Trenton, and eight years in Nazareth Hall, a Moravian Seminary. in Nazareth, Penn. In 1878, he, with his brother and E. C. Myer, formed a partnership in mercantile business in Trenton, under the firm name of Cun- ning, Myer & Co., which continued for four years, when he purchased the in- terest of Mr. Myer, and continued the business. In 1861, he enlisted in Com- pany G, Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered into the service as its First Lieutenant; five months after, was promoted to Captain, and took command of Company K, same regiment, and after serving nineteen months was discharged for disability. On returning home, he was elected Captain of a company of Ohio National Guards, which was called into service in 1864. by Gov. Brough, and organized as Company F, One Hundreth and Sixty-first Ohio National Guards, and served four months. He was married, September 7.
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