M. L. EMRICK,
Killbuck, is a son of Andrew Emrick who was born in Somerset
County, Penn., June 3, 1790, of German descent. In 1814 he (Andrew)
came to Ohio, and engaged as a farm laborer in Knox County. He
married Miss Mary daughter of John Butler, of Knox
County, and about 1821 they came to Holmes County, where they
purchased the farm now owned by our subject, in Killbuck Township.
They came to this county on horseback, and started single-handed to
pay for their farm, which they accomplished, and died well-to-do.
Mr. Emrick was a prominent member of the Democratic party,
served as county commissioner two terms, and filled all of the
township offices. He died in February, 1874; his widow Nov. 1,
1876. They reared five daughters and three sons, five of whom
are still living; Sarah, wife of Oliver Dial, in
Killbuck Township; Rachel, wife of Sylvester Damer, in
Loudonville, Ohio; M. L.; Andrew J., in New York City,
and John, in Danville, Knox County.
The subject of these lines was born on his present
homestead Mar. 30, 1826, attended the township schools, and has
always followed farming as an occupation. In 1850 he was
united in marriage with Miss Annie, daughter of William
Barclay, of Monroe Township, and they have seven children
living: William M., in Burbank, Wayne Co., Ohio, married to
Miss Mary, daughter of George Seldon, of Killbuck (she
died, leaving four children: Jennie, Edward, John, and
Cora; Mr. Emrick's present wife was Miss Emma Moon, of
Ashland County); Sarah L., wife of Jonathan Armstrong,
residing with our subject (has three children: Walter, Le Roy
and an infant); Nancy Ellen, wife of William Martin,
of Ripley (has two children: Harry and Charles); Lucy,
wife of Anthony W. Jones, of Richland Township; Lydia,
Lizzie and Laura, at home. Mr. Emrick has
served the township as treasurer ten years, justice of the peace
five years, and has also acted as township clerk and trustee.
He and his family are prominent members of the Disciples Church of
Killbuck, of which he is an elder.
Source: Biographical Record of Wayne & Holmes Co. - Publ. Chicago:
J. H. Beers & Co. 1889 ~ Page 823 |
| JAMES
ALPHEUS ESTILL (deceased) was born in Mifflin County, Penn.,
December 19, 1825, and in 1837, with his parents, came to Columbiana
County, Ohio. His paternal ancestors were from Alsace, France,
and his maternal ancestors from the Highlands of Scotland. His
early advantages for obtaining an education were limited, but by
close application and studious habits, he acquired a practical
business education. He commenced his business career in the
mercantile trade, which he continued for sometime when he took up
the study of law, in 1854 was admitted to the bar, and in April,
1855, he began the practice of law in Alliance, Stark Co., Ohio, and
soon after purchased the Alliance Times, which he continued to
publish till November, 1856. In 1856 he became an associate
editor of the Stark County Democrat, and in 1857 purchased
the Crawford County Farmer, and continued its
proprietor until a short time prior to his death, and in the
meantime was also the editor of the Wayne County Democrat.
In 1863 Mr. Estill was elected Probate Judge of Holmes
County, and was reelected in 1866. In 1864 he was a delegate
to the Democratic National Convention at Chicago, and was also a
delegate in 1876, to the convention at St. Louis, that nominated
Samuel J. Tilden. In 1877 he was elected a member of the
Sixty-third General Assembly, and was re-elected in 1879.
Mr. Estill was a successful business man; was always actiave in
politics, taking an interest in the success of his party, and
working untiringly to further its interests. He was positive
in his convictions, but was always willing to be convinced of error,
and was ready to accept the right when so convinced. He was a
member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Estill was married in
1849, to Eliza, daughter of Peter and Mary (Elis) Beebout,
and once of the two children born to them is living, Lillie A.,
now Mrs. McDonald, of Akron, Ohio. |
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