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three children have been born -- Anna (wife of Nicholas Spring), Mary and Maggie. The family are members of the Moravian Church. Mr. Kinsey has never aspired to political office, preferring the obscurity of a quiet life. His brothers and sisters number ten, all of whom have remained in Switzerland. Their names are as follows: Christian, Mary, Lizzie, Gotleib, Rodie, Joseph, Margaret, Frederick, Rosie and Jacob.
CHRISTIAN KINSEY, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was' born in Switzerland June 12, 1846. His parents, Christian and Magdalena (Neiger) Kinsey, came to America in 1859 and settled on Stone Creek, York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, engaging in farming. They had a family of five children-Christian, William, Lewis Thomas, John Henry and Magdalena (wife of Daniel Corpman, deceased). On December 9, 1869, our subject was united in marriage with Mary Ann Schweitzer, whose parents emigrated to this country in 1833, and has been blessed with a family of seven children, viz., Mary Magdalena, William Lewis, John Christian (deceased), Henry Ed- ward, Alice Cornelia, Oliver Arthur and Walter Washington. The family are members of the Moravian Church. Mr. Kinsey lives on his farm of eighty acres of improved land, and is a member of the Frye's Valley Grange, No. 1136.
WILLIAM KINSEY, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, is a native of Switzerland, born March 26, 1849, and a son of Christian and Magdalena (Neiger) Kinsey, of whom mention is made in the sketch of Christian Kinsey, the brother of our subject. William was united in marriage, November 24, 1870, with Miss Caroline Arbogast, by which union there have been seven chil- dren, their names as follows: Caroline, William Henry, Charles Christian, William Irvin, Bertha Emma, Ada Viola and Estella Jerusha. The family are members of the Moravian Church, and Mr. Kinsey a member of the Frye's Valley Grange. He is a stanch Democrat; is holding the office of Justice of the Peace, and is one of the most enterprising farmers of York Township. In February, 1865, he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Ninety-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. J. D. Morris, for one year; was enrolled March 6, and served eight months, when he returned home and resumed his former occupation of farming. He has lived in this township since he was two months old. His wife is a daughter of Philip and Magdalena (Oswalt) Arbogast, residents of Philipsburg, Ohio. Our subject is the owner of 130 acres of land, which is under a high state of cultivation, well stocked and con- taining good farm buildings.
LEWIS THOMAS KINSEY, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 21, 1850, a son of Christian and Mag- dalena (Neiger) Kinsey, both natives of Switzerland. His parents came to America in 1849, settling in this county in the same year, and reared a family of five children. viz .: Magdalena (wife of Daniel Corpman), Christian, Will- iam, Lewis and John Henry. The subject of this sketch was married, April 6, 1876, to Miss Mary Anna Spring, which union has resulted in four children, namely: Robert Christian, John Lewis, William Frederick and Caroline Elizabeth Mrs. Kinsey is a member of the German Reformed Church, and Mr. Kinsey, of the Moravian Church. Besides sfarming, Mr. Kinsey devotes some of his time to teaching school, having taught for several years. He owns a well-improved farm of ninety acres, and takes a general interest in the advancement of education and all public enterprises.
FRANCIS KUHN, farmer, P. O. Blackband, was born in York Township. Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, November 12, 1829, and is a son of John Philip and Catherine (Banfer) Kuhn, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Baltimore, Md. The parents were married in York Township at an early
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day, and reared six children, viz .: John Philip, Francis, Daniel, Tobias, George (deceased) and Anna Elizabeth. Our subject's father died on Novem- ber 15, 1840, followed by the widow September 5. 1872. Our subject is un- married, and resides with his brother and sister, John P. and Anna E., who are also unmarried. They own together a highly improved farm of eighty-two acres, which is well stocked and contains good farm buildings. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Francis has held the office of Township Trustee with honor to himself and constituents. Their grandparents were the Benfers and Kuhns, who were the first settlers of York Township, who deserve special mention as pioneers, having taken prominent part in the settlement of this township, and who were noted for their thrift and energy.
DANIEL KUHN, carpenter, New Philadelphia, was born in York Town- ship, Tuscaraway Co., Ohio, May 19, 1831, and is a son of John Philip and Catherine (Benfer) Kuhn. The grandparents of our subject, Philip Leopold and Elizabeth Kuhn, emigrated from Westphalia, Germany, to America, in 1798, and settled in Pennsylvania, coming in 1809 to this county. The father of our subject was born in Pennsylvania, and came with his parents to Ohio when a child. He was married in 1827 to Ann, daughter of John Benfer, who had emigrated in 1797 from Westphalia, Germany, settling in Maryland. The latter came to Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1808. Daniel was a member of a family of six children: John Philip, Francis, Daniel, Tobias, George and Ann Elizabeth. Daniel, our subject, was married, January 26, 1856, to Miss Rosana Intermill. To this union have been born three children, viz .: Ellen Naomi, wife of John Winger; Almira, deceased; and Leona Catherine. Mr. Kuhn has held the offices of Township Treasurer, Assessor and Clerk, and has twice been elected Commissioner of Tuscarawas County. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 59, and owns a well-improved farm, well stocked and supplied with excellent buildings. He and his family are members of the German Reformed Church.
EARNEST GEORGE KUHN, dealer in agricultural implements, Black- band, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1848, and is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Benfer) Kuhn, the former a native of Prussia, the latter of York Township, this county, Ohio. Our subject was married April 15, 1875, to Miss Mary Riley, and to them have been born five children -Alise Leetta, Annora Ellen, Charles Edward, Nettie Pearl and Arthur Franklin. He and the family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Kuhn, for over three years, has held the position of weighmaster and ship- per of the Pennsylvania Iron & Coal Company of Dover, Ohio.
DAVID LIMBACH, farmer, P. O. Yorktown, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 22, 1841, and is a son of Adam and Do- rothea (Steiner) Limbach, natives of Bavaria, Germany. His parents emi- grated to America, and settled in York Township, Ohio, Mr. Limbach en- gaging in farming. To them were born eleven children-two infants, de- ceased; Catharine, wife of August Kuhn; David; Mary, wife of Andrew Schwartz; George; Elizabeth, wife of William Beaber; Adams; Simon; Caro- line, wife of Daniel Bair; and William. The subject of this sketch was mar- ried, March 30, 1865, to Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Kuhn, and had a family of five children, as follows: Charles Franklin, George Calvin, Emmett William (de- ceased), Carrie Lorena and Josephine Catharine. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Limbach has a well-improved farm of sixty-five acres, well stocked, and with excellent farm buildings on same.
HENRY McMERTER, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Tus- carawas County, Ohio, September 16, 1844, and is a son of Henry and Anna (Adkinson) McMerter. His father was a native of Ireland, born February 12,
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1805, and his mother of England, born in Somersetshire September 29, 1805. The latter came with her parents to America in 1811. Our subject's parents were married in Steubenville, Ohio, January 9, 1841, and in the spring of that year settled in Mill Township, Mr. McMerter engaging in farm- ing. To them were born three children-James Patrick, who died in infancy, and Henry. Henry, onr subject, has always remained in the single state, devoting his life to the care of his aged mother. His father died in this county, March 2, 1845, being killed by the falling of a tree. James, the brother of our subject, enlisted during the late rebellion, in Company I, Thir- tieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died at home from the effects of a wound in the head, received while in the army. Mr. McMerter owns a nice little farm, highly cultivated, from which he realizes a good living.
GEORGE WASHINGTON MATHIAS, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, December 11, 1835. His parents, Adam and Elizabeth Mathias, are natives of Pennsylvania, and were married in this township (Mr. Mathias having come in 1813), and reared a family of twelve children-John, George W., Alfred, Emanuel, James, Daniel; Lucinda (deceased), wife of David Johnson; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Helmick; Rosana, wife of Levi Shull; Rebecca, deceased; Mary Jeanette; and Ellen, wife of Adam Stormer. The subject of this sketch was married October 10, 1861, to Miss Elizabeth McFadden, and to them have been born two children-Joanna Moffitt and Edwin. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Mathias has served his township as Trustee with great honor. His farm of 150 acres is well-im- proved, with splendid buildings thereupon. He has made his way through life, commencing without capital, and by his energy and enterprise has been successful.
ADAM MILLER, farmer, P. O. Blackband, was born in Westmoreland Coun- ty, Penn., May 23, 1817. His parents, Daniel and Elizabeth (Smith) Miller, were both natives of the Keystone State, where they were reared and married, and in 1821 came to Harrison County, Ohio, where Daniel Miller died in 1825. The widow came in 1826 to Sandy Township, this county and State. She was left with nine children, none of whom had attained their majority, which large family she reared with credit, being possessed with great executive ability. After some years, she removed to Dover, Ohio, and there died in 1854. Our subject was reared on a farm and received a common school education. When a young man, he worked at mining as a collier, and attained considerable promi- nence as a geologist and prospector in iron and coal, becoming well and favor- ably known to capitalists in Pittsburgh and other Eastern cities. He was mar- ried, June 18, 1837, to Catherine Richards, born in Somerset County, Penn., April 11, 1817. To this union six children were born, viz., John, Sarah, Isa- bella, Charles W. and two that died in infancy. Our subject commenced life as a poor boy, and is essentially a self-made man. Although meeting with re- verses in 1875, he acquitted himself with credit, and has the confidence and re- spect of all who know him, and while he may not be to-day a Vanderbilt, his reputation for honesty and fair dealing is unimpeachable. Mr. Miller has always followed farming and mining, and has devoted much time to the study of geology. There is, perhaps, not a man in the county to-day who is more conversant with topography and geology of Tuscarawas County than Mr. Mil- ler. He has never aspired to political prominence, and is a stanch Repub- lican, and a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He votes for men and measures and not for party, and is one of the leading, progressive and influential men of York Township.
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HENRY ROMIG, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in Fuscara- was County February 11, 1808. His father, Abraham Romig, was a native of Pennsylvania, whence he emigrated and settled in Guadenhutten, Ohio, where he was among the first pioneers. He engaged in milling, driving around a " tramp " mill by oxen, after which he pursued farming. He married in this county, Miss Anna Burvey, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he had a large family, and died in this county, his wife surviving him. She subse- quently married Mr. Henry Keller, and died, leaving one child, Henry, who is still living, a resident of this county. The subject of this sketch married Miss Polly Kasebere, by whom he had two children who died in infancy. His wife died in 1830, and in 1831 he was united in marriage with Catharine With- erow, who died in 1833, the mother of one child, who also died in infancy. Our subject was then married to Anna Conwell, who died in 1835, having had one child, an infant, also deceased. In June of 1836, Mr. Romig formed a union with Miss Rebecca Ross, his present wife, and by her has bad a family of nine children, their names as follows: Abraham (deceased), Mary (wife of William Fribley), John Wesley (deceased), William Ross, Henry, Sarah (deceased), Maggie (wife of George Tope), and two infants, deceased. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Romig has never aspired to public office, but lives on his fine farm of eighty-seven acres in York Town- ship, having retired from all active pursuits of life. He is also the owner of a large farm in Iowa.
CHRISTIAN SPRING, farmer, P. O. New Philadelphia, was born in . Switzerland January 29, 1819, son of Nicholas and Mary (Hofstetter) Spring. His parents have always remained in Switzerland. Christian came to Amer- ica in 1857, and settled in York Township, engaging in farming. He was married, April 30, 1842, to Miss Margaret Schmidt, and has had the following- named children: Rosa (wife of Adam May), Anna Christine, Mary (wife of Lewis T. Kinsey), Louisa (deceased, wife of Jacob Bocherly), Nicholas, John, Caroline, Simon Frederick and Earnest William. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Spring has never accepted public office, taking no active part in politics. He owns 260 acres of fine land, well stocked, with splendid farm buildings, and has been an extensive manufacturer of cheese.
JOHN WENGER, farmer, P. O. Yorktown, was born in York Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, July 2, 1854. He is the only child living of Chris- tian and Susannah (Hanni) Wenger. His father was a native of Switzerland, whence he emigrated in 1850, settling in York Township. He pursued farm- ing successfully, and died in 1856. His widow subsequently married Jacob Burkholder, who has since died. The subject of this sketch was married, September 9, 1875, to Ellen Neoma Kuhn, and has had a family of three children-Rosa Adella, Robert Franklin and Ada Susan. The family are members of the German Reformed Church. Mr. Wenger has held the office of Township Clerk for two terms. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, 'Lodge No. 59. He owns 440 acres of well-improved land, with fine farm buildings thereon.
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