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* Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881

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Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892

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ERNEST BACHERT, firm of Bachert, Silk & Co., paper manufacturers, Canton; is a native of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, and was born Dec. 21, 1834.  He lived in his native city until about 13 years of age, receiving in the meantime his education.  His parents dying, he was taken to a large paper mill at Freiburg, where he learned the trade, serving there until he was 20 years of age, buying his releases from the army.  He then came to the United States, landing in New York, in October, 1855, and came direct to Cleveland, Ohio.  He at once found employment in a papermill where he worked about six years and was then put in charge of one of the mills and conducted the same for about three years.  He then formed the present company, came to Canton and bought the mill they now occupy, and which they improved and opened.  Mr. Bachert took charge fo the mill, and in 1871, in company with others, bought the paper-mill at Massillon, forming a stock company, known as the "Massillon Paper Co."  Under his management the business has been successful and has increased largely.  He was married in December, 1856, to Miss Barbara Silk, a native of Germany, who came to Cleveland when young.  They have had ten children, eight of whom are living, viz.:  John, Kate, Earnest A., William, Fannie, Edward, Frank and Allen.  He was a Republican in politics and a member of the German Reformed Church. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 598 Jackson Twp. - HENRY BACHTEL, farmer; P. O. McDonaldsville; is son of Jacob and Catharine (Kershner) Bachtel, who were native of Washington Co., Md.  Jacob was born Mar. 29, 1770, and his wife, June 1, 1773.  They were married Mar. 24, 1793, and in same year removed to Bedford Co., Penn., where there were born unto them six children - Samuel, born June 8, 1795; Nancy, born July 8, 1797; Isaac, born July 10, 1799; Andrew K., born Aug. 21, 1803; Henry, born Dec. 18, 1805, and Polly, born about 1807.  The subject of this sketch, Henry, is the only one of those children now living.  Jacob Bachtel removed with his family to Stark Co. in the year 1810, and settled in Plain Tp., on Section 17, where they resided until their death; Jacob dying Sept. 22, 1823, and his wife Feb. 12, 1833.  Mr. Bachtel and wife ranked among the most respectable families of Stark Co.  Mr. Bachtel, our subject, has been a resident of Stark Co. since 1810.  He is a man of moral habits, and always takes part in all local improvements.  He has served as Justice of the Peace for twenty-one years, and has held other minor offices of the township.  In 1826 he married Margaretta Upp.  She was born in York Co., Penn., July 6, 1806, and died Feb. 1, 1861, after which he married Mrs. Martha Everhard, widow of Jacob Everhard.  Mr. Bechtel's family were William W., deceased; Catharine, wife of J. W. McAbee; Samuel P., Hiram J., all to first wife. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 978 Page 142 - Source #2: HENRY BACHTEL, a prominent old settler of Stark County, Ohio, was born in Bedford County (now Fulton County), Pa., Dec. 18, 1805, a son of Jacob Bachtel, who was born in Washington County, Md., in the year 1770, and grandson of Samuel Bachtel, who was born in the eastern part of the State of Pennsylvania, where he owned and operated an oil mill and distillery, both of which were situated on a farm which he owned.  He was a minister of the Gospel and wielded much influence throughout the section in which he resided.  His father, Martin Bachtel, was born in Switzerland, and it was supposed that he came to America and settled in Pennsylvania in 1734.  He became wealthy and was the owner of a fine farm and mill.      Jacob Bachtel, the father of the subject of this sketch, married Catherine Kershner, who was born and reared in Washington County, Md.  Tradition has it that her father, Martin Kershner, came to this country from France.  Jacob Bachtel and Catherine Kershner were married in Maryland, but afterward settled in what is now Fulton County, Pa., where they tilled the soil until 1810, when then came to Stark County, Ohio, and purchased eighty acres of land of George Harter, four miles north of Canton.  Although this land has partially improved, Mr. Bachtel set energetically to work to further perfect it, but when just in the meridian of life he was cut down by the hand of death, on the 22d of Dec., 1823, his widow surviving him until Sept. 12, 1833.  They became the parents of two daughters and four sons, all of whom reached maturity, married and reared families.  Samuel died Oct. 4, 1850, at the age of fifty-five years, three months and twenty-six days; Nancy Richards, April 6, 1878, aged eighty years, eight months and twenty-eighty days; Isaac, June 4, 1866, aged sixty-six years, ten months and twenty-four days; Andrew K. died Mar. 15, 1874, aged seventy years; Henry, the subject of this sketch, is the only one living; and Polly Beard died Nov. 25, 1840, aged thirty-three years,, ten months and twenty-two days.      Henry Bechtel was five years of age when he was brought to Stark County, and in the primitive log schoolhouse of early times his education was acquired.  Subscription schools were in vogue in that day, and were of the most primitive description.  At the age of seventeen years, he went to Plain Township, Stark County, to learn the cabinet maker's trade, but at an end of about twenty months he went to Steubenville, where he worked as an apprentice for six months longer.  For two years after his return to Stark County, he worked at his trade.  In 1825, he was married to Miss Margaret Upp, a native of Pennsylvania, born in York County July 6, 1806, but was called upon to mourn her death Feb. 1, 1861.  Their union resulted in the birth of four children, one of whom died in infancy.  Those living are Catherine M., born Dec. 8, 1828, and the wife of John W. McAbee, of Mt. Union, Ohio; Samuel P., born July 8, 1832, resides on the old homestead; and Hiram J., born Aug. 2, 1834, lives in Flint, Mich.      Mr. Bachtel's second union was to Martha E. (Hibben) Everhard, the widow of Jacob Everhard.  She died July 17, 1887.  After his marriage, Mr. Bechtel located on a farm one hundred and sixty acres on section 8, where he remained until 1830, when he removed to where he now resides.  This farm was first opened by Frederick Warner in 1814, and in 1816 was purchased by Henry Huffman, and in 1830 by Mr. Bachtel, who turned it over to the management of his son Samuel in 1880.  The large brick residence, which is still standing, was erected in 1833, and was the fourth brick house in the county.  On his fine farm of two hundred and forty acres he raised magnificent crops and a large amount of stock.      Mr. Bachtel was first a Whig in politics, then became a Republican, and now is a Prohibitionist.  He was Township Trustee two terms of three years each, was Township Assessor two years, Township Clerk twelve years and Justice of the Peace twenty-one years.  During this time, so ably did he weigh the scales of justice that but one of his cases was ever taken to court.  He is a member of the Reformed Church of Jackson Township, and has held all the offices in the same.  He is a man of unblemished reputation, and in every walk in life ahs conducted himself with intelligence, dignity and probity. Plain Twp. - J. D. BACHTEL, retired merchant and farmer; P. O., New Berlin; was born in Plain Twp., Nov. 25, 1832.  His parents, Isaac and Susanna (Smith) Bachtel were natives of the Keystone State.  When but 10 years of age the father of our subject came to Stark Co., with his parents, they settling on a farm in Plain Twp., in 1808, whereon his youthful days were spent.  He obtained a common school education, and when 21 years of age began teaching school in his neighborhood, where his instructions were appreciated by all.  He continued in this vocation for several years and then settled on a farm, where he lived some time and died in 1866, at the age of 67 years.  He was a man greatly admired in the neighborhood in which he lived, for his true manly character and good citizenship.  Our subject's youth was spent at home, he received at his education in the common schools, and while young he entered his father's store and was there engaged as clerk for eight years.  In 1861 he engaged in the grocery business at New Berlin and soon after took his brother.  William H. H. into his partnership, this lasting three years, when he disposed of his goods and has since lived retired.  He owned a farm of 1888 acres in Lake Twp., and property in the town.  In 1857 he was married to Susan Sell, of Lake Twp.  From that union three has been one child, Carrie E., an accomplished young lady.  He has always been identified with the Democratic party. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 878 City of Massillon - JACOB L. BACHTEL, deceased.  The Bachtel family trace their family to Samuel Bachtel, who was born in Eastern Pennsylvania, Oct. 4, 1732, O. S.  His father emigrated to the United States and settled near Schuylkill in Montgomery Co., June 12, 1853.  Samuel Bechtel married Anna Simon, who was born Dec. 18, 1735.  Her father, Isaac Simon, emigrated from Frances, and her mother from Switzerland.  Simon was compelled to flee from France on account of his religious sentiments, he being of the Mennonite persuasion.  Jacob L. is of the fourth generation from Samuel, and was born in Jackson Twp., Aug. 19, 1821, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Leckron) Bachtel.  Samuel was a son of Jacob and Catherine (Kershner) Bachtel, who was a son of Samuel and Anna (Simon) Bachtel, whose father was the first of the family to settle in America.  Samuel Bachtel the father of the above, came West to this county and settled in Jackson Twp. when the country was new; he died 1850.  The children born him were Rosanna, Jacob L., Catharine, Henry C., Isaac S., Elizabeth and Margaret.  Jacob L. was raised upon a farm upon which he remained until after the death of his father, when he moved to this city and engaged in the wool trade, which business he carried on up to the time of his death.  He was also an administrator upon estates, many of which he had in charge.  May 15, 1855, he married Eliza A. Atwater, who was born in June, 1833, in this city, and by her had one son, Edward H.  Mr. Bechtel died in 1879 - was an excellent business man and highly esteemed in the community for his goodness of heart and manly virtues.  Eliza A. was a daughter of Joshua D. Atwater and Dorcus Bronson.  He was born Jan. 29, 1807, in Hamden, Conn., son of Jared and Eunice (Dickerman) Atwater.  Jared was a son of David and (Rachel) Hubbard.  He was a son of Joshua and Betsey Goodyear.  David Atwater is the original member or head of the family.  He was one of the first planters of New Haven.  He and Joshua came over from Kent Co., England, to New Haven, as early as 1665.  The descendants of Joshua are extinct.  David Atwater died in 1692, progeny.  Joshua Atwater came to Ohio and settled in Massillon and established a business in 1832, which is being conducted to this day by his son David.  The religion of the family has been Congregational.  Mrs. Atwater is a Methodist; Mrs. Bechtel a member of the Episcopal Church. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 660 Canton Twp. - MARTIN BACHTEL, retired; P. O. Canton.  David Bachtel, the father of our subject, and the first white settler in Stark Co., was born in or near Hagerstown, Md.  His early life was spent on the farm where he lived until 1801, when he left his native place to seek a home in the West.  After a long and wearisome tramp, he arrived in Columbiana Co., this State, where he remained until the fall of the same year, when he pushed on to Stark Co.; he was obliged to clear a road or passage for fifteen miles, and the hardships he underwent cannot be told with any degree of certainty.  He settled on 160 acres of land, then covered with heavy and dense forest; he put up a small shanty, and cleared 4 acres of ground.  He then returned to Columbiana Co., and was there married to Elizabeth Sheely, who was a native of Adams Co., Penn.  Soon after their marriage, he returned to Canton Tp., and there he toiled until he cleared his farm.  He and his wife were members of the German Reformed Church.  He died at the age of 55 years; his widow reached the ripe aged of 93 years.  Martin, the subject of these few lines, was born on the farm where he now resides Mar. 133, 1809.  His childhood days were spent on the farm; he attended the schools of his neighborhood, and acquired an education such as the schools in that early day afforded.  He lived at home with his parents until he became of age; he then purchased the old homestead and has remained on the same ever since, with the exception of four years he lived in Canton engaged in hotel keeping.  In 1836, he married Miss Margaret, daughter of John and Elizabeth Winterrode, who was a native of this State.  From that marriage there have been eleven children, eight of whom are living, viz.: Jacob, David, John, Daniel, Margaret, Ellen, Martin and Elizabeth.  Mr. and Mrs. Bachtel are members of the German Reformed Church. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 646 Pike Twp. - MOSES BACHTEL, farmer; P. O. Pierce; is a native of Pike Twp., and son of one of the pioneer settlers of Stark county.  He was born Sept. 12, 1826; was raised and educated in Pike, and at the age of 18 commenced to teach school, which occupation he followed for sixteen winters, farming during the summer time; residing with his mother until Mar. 6, 1861, when he was married, and removed to his present farm of 55½ acres, which he purchased from his mother-in-law.  His wife was Miss Susan Miller, who was born Oct. 25, 1839, daughter of Jacob and Susan (Kerstetter) Miller, who were early settlers of Pike Twp.  The latter was a remarkable woman, and died in 1880, at the advanced age of 84.  Mr. Bachtel was a member of the Ohio National Guards during the war, and was called into active military service for four months, during 1864.  In the spring of 1868 he was chosen Justice of the Peace, and re-elected in 1871, serving in this position six years; and afterward appointed Notary Public, and has also served as Clerk of Pike Twp. for two terms.  He was raised a member of the German Reformed Church, but his wife and family are at present connected with the Disciples' Church, of Sparta.  Mr. Bachtel is the father of seven children as follows:  Lincoln Marshal, Clara Lavina, John Wickliff, Edwin N., Virginia, who died in infancy; Lillian Gertrude and Delano Foster.  The grandfather of Moses Bachtel removed from Maryland to Stark county with his family, at a very early day, and settled on land now owned by Mahlon Slutz.  His son, David Bachtel, married Mary Taylor, and they had four children - Lazarus, of Pike; Moses, subject of this sketch; Issac, who died in 1842, and Levi, of Pike.  David farmed in the summer time, and during winter followed weaving and made flour barrels; he died Sept. 22, 1838. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 851 Parris Twp - AMOS D. BAKER, farmer; P. O. Paris, Mr. Baker was born on the 5th day of May, 1819, in Washington County, Pennsylvania.  He was a son of Jacob and Nancy (Mowl) Baker, his mother having emigrated from Germany in her infancy.  Mr. Baker embarked in matrimony on the 3d day of September, A. D., 1840;  the choice of his affections being Letitia Murray.  He, in company with his better half, came to Ohio on the 11th day of April, A. D. 1842, locating in Paris Twp., on a farm of 50 acres, which he then purchased.  He has now augmented his accumulations to the amount of 170 acres.  He was the father of two children - Isaac D. and Sarah M.  Both are married and have forsaken the parental roof.  Mr. Baker's political propensities have always been Democratic.  He has been Trustee and Delegate several times, and discharged the duties of Justice of the Peace during two terms.  Mr. and Mrs. Baker are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - DR. W. O. BAKER, physician; Louisville; was born in Northampton Co., Penn., Dec. 12, 1827.  He is the youngest son of Jacob H. and Anna (Overholt) Baker, who were parents of three children - George, Susan and William Overholt.  The father, Jacob H., was a shoemaker by trade.  In 1836 he and family came to Wadsworth Twp., Medina Co., Ohio, it then being a new country.  He is yet living in Medina Co., hale and hearty.  Mr. Baker has been some time deceased.  Dr. Baker's early life was one of labor and self-denial.  He received a common education in youth, and the winter he was 20 years of age, taught his first term of school.  Having an uncle practicing medicine in Wooster, Mr. Baker determined to make that his vocation in life, much against his parents' wishes.  When 21 he commenced his studies, and the winter of 1852-53 attended lectures at the Jefferson Medical College at Philadelphia.  His financial resources failing, he was compelled to discontinue school and go to teaching.  For two years he taught school, during which time he still continued his studies.  In 1855 he came to Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, and commenced the practice of medicine.  In 1858 he came to Louisville, purchased property, and has remained here since that time.  In 1856 Dr. Baker and Rebecca Utt were united in marriage.  Mrs. Baker is a daughter of Elias Utt, of New Jersey.  She was born in Pennsylvania, in Sept., 1833, and is of English descent.  Dr. Baker's grandfather, George Baker, was descended from German ancestors, but his mother's people were of German-English descent.  There is nothing that particularly characterizes the Bakers.  They were of that honorable class of yeomanry that is only found in the better grade of American society.  The Overholts were people of a larger mental capacity, taking to books and professions more than physical labor.  There has been born to Dr. and Mrs. Baker, nine children - Alfred J., Anna E., Amanda C., Mary E., John W., Adam, Charles W., Minnie, and one that died unnamed.  Of these, only Annie E., Amanda C., Mary E., and Charles W. are living.   Dr. Baker has been quite successful in his practice; is a member of the United Brethren in Christ Church, of which denomination he is a local exhorter. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 901 City of Alliance - LUTHER W. BALLARD, surgeon-dentist, Alliance; was born in Pittsburg, Penn., April 26, 1854; the son of A. W. and Margaret (Irwin) Ballard, his father being a native of New Hampshire, and his mother of Pennsylvania, of Scotch parentage.  The family removed from Pittsburgh to Canton, Ohio, in 1858.  When Mr. Ballard had completed an academic course of study he entered the dental office of Dr. Douds, of Canton, and remained under his instruction until 1872, when he began his course in the Philadelphia Dental College of Philadelphia, Penn., and graduated from that institution in 1873.  He returned to Canton, and began the practice of his profession for a short time with his brother.  In April 1879, he removed to Alliance, where he opened the finest dental rooms in this place.  He married Grace Greenwood, May 30, 1878.  She is daughter of G. G. B. Greenwood, of Minerva.  They have one child - Whitcomb G.  Mr. Ballard is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 Sandy Twp. - THOMAS A. BARNES, farmer; P. O. Waynesburgh.  The grandfather of our subject, Gen. Barnes, was a native of Ireland, where he married Jane Parks; they emigrated to America and first settled in Pennsylvania, subsequently removing to Sandy Twp., where they remained until their deaths.  They were parents of four children - Andrew, who died in Iowa; Thomas, the father of our subject; Ann Beatty, now a resident of Carroll Co. and Robert, living in Iowa.  Thomas was born in Pennsylvania, and came with his parents when they came to Ohio about 1824; he married Miss Ann Guiney, of Sandy Twp., and was engaged in agricultural pursuits in the township until his death, in 1836; his wife is still living in Carroll Co.  Their children are as follows - Elizabeth, Calwell, living in Carroll Co.; Jane Sutton, a resident of Jefferson Co., and Thomas A. born in 1836, after the death of his father.  His mother subsequently married Francis Brothers, and removed to Paris Twp., where our subject passed his early days.  In 1862, he enlisted in Co. B, 104, O. V. I., and was in severe and active service until the close of the war.  In the fall of 1865, he married Emma H. Tritt, of Minerva, and in 1866, removed to Brown Twp., and in 1866, removed to Brown Twp., and engaged in farming, residing there until 1874, when he was elected to the responsible position of County Treasurer, he removed his family to Carrollton, and for four years faithfully and honorably administered the affairs of that office.  In 1879, he came to Sandy Twp., and purchased the Firestone farm, about one-half mile North of Waynesburgh, where he has since resided.  He has 80 acres of fine valley land, and has improved his place by an elegant, and tasty residence Mr. Barnes is an efficient and practical man in all things, and deserving of the esteem and respect accorded him.  They have one child, Henry F., Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 City of Canton - DR. P. H. BARR, druggist, Canton; was born Sept. 3, 1836, and is the youngest of five children born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Dottawar) Barr, natives of Pennsylvania, where they were married.  About the year 1830, they came to Ohio and settled near Paris, in Stark Co.  He was an undertaker in the East but after removing to Ohio, followed farming.  He died in the year 1840; Mrs. Barr is still living on the old homestead, and is now past 87 years of age.  Our subject was born after the family moved to this county, and hence is an "Ohio man;" he lied at home until he was 15, then went to La Fayette, Ind., where he remained two years, working at carriage trimming; he then returned home, and attended a select school at Paris for Three years.  He had been reading medicine for some time, and after leaving school, came to Canton, and formed a partnership with Dr. C. J. Geiger, with whom he had been reading.  Under the firm name of Geiger & Barr, they carried on the drug business where Mr. Barr now has his store.  In 1859, Dr. Barr now has his store.  In 1859, Dr. Barr attended a course of lectures at Jefferson College, Philadelphia, and in 1860, having abandoned the idea of practice, graduated at the College of Pharmacy, in Philadelphia.  He returned to Canton, and remained until 1863, when he sold his interest to Dr. Geiger, and opened a store in Alliance, with his brother-in-law, T. G. Hare, as a partner.  P. H. Barr & Co. conducted this business until the death of Dr. Geiger, in 1876, when he (Barr) bought the Canton store, and again removed to this city, retaining his interest in the Alliance store.  In 1869, he was a prime mover in the organization of the First National Bank of Alliance, and upon the completion of hits organization, he was made Vice President, and continued as such until after his removal to Canton.  In 1879, he became one of the organizers of the Canton Bank, of which he was made President, and in 1880 the charter was changed to a National bank, he retaining the office of President.  He was married, July 14, 1859, to Miss Ada F., daughter of Dr. Geiger, his old partner; she was married, July 14, 1859, to Miss Ada F., daughter of Dr. Geiger, his old partner; she is a native of Stark Co.  By this marriage there have been seven children, of whom six are living - Minnie L., Winnie G., Fannie E., Daisy D., Bessie B. and Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 599 City of Canton - J. F. BAUHOF, Canton Marble Works, Canton; is a native of Switzerland; he was born Mar. 1, 1834; his father, a German by birth, was a baker in the city of Berne.  At the age of 17, J. F.. came to Cleveland, Ohio, where he had a brother and sister living; his brother was working in the marble business, and J. F. worked for the same party for two years; he then went to Toledo, where he remained there years, working in the same business; and then, after working two years longer in Cleveland, he came to Canton, and he and his brother R. opened the Canton Marble Works.  In 1875, J. F. became the sole proprietor of the business, he buying his brother's interest.  They started with nothing but their own labor, where the Opera House now stands, and two years later came to the present location, 36 E. Tuscarawas, which property they bought.  The business is successful, and now employs six to eight men, and do all classes of granite and marble work.  In 1858, he married Miss Catharine Rist, a native of Germany.  They have three children, viz.: Albert, Edward and Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 600 Jackson Twp. - GEN. SAMUEL BEATTY, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Mifflin Co., Penn., Dec. 16, 1820.  His father, John Beatty, was a native of Ireland, and came to Pennsylvania when 2 years of age, where he married Miss Christina Powell, and in 1829, removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and settled in Jackson Twp.  The General's early life was spent on his father's farm, and attending such schools as there were in those days.  He has been a patriotic man, having served his country twice when it was in great need.  In May, 1846, he went out in the Mexican War as 1st Lieutenant of Company K of the 3d Ohio Regiment.  After serving nearly two yeas he was honorably discharged, and returned to Stark Co., and in 1857 was elected Sheriff of the County, which office he honorably filled for two years, and in 1859 was re-elected, and held the office for two years more.  In 1861, at the braking-out of the late rebellion, he was among the first to offer his services to his country.  In April (1861) he enrolled a company of men, which became Company A of the 19th Regiment, Ohio.  He was appointed Captain of the company as soon as it became attached to the regiment.  And while at Columbus, Ohio, they held an election of officers, where he was elected Major, then Lieutenant-Colonel, then Colonel.  These promotions were all received in one day.  After receiving his commission they soon marched to the scenes of battle, where he showed himself a man worthy of his command.  He participated in many of the most prominent battles, such as Mission Ridge, Stone River, Chickamauga, Liberty Gap, Chattanooga, Nashville and others.  After the battle of Stone River he was promoted to Brigadier General, and at the battle of Nashville was promoted to Major General for meritorious conduct.  After serving his county till the close of the war he came back to Stark Co., where he has since resided.  In March, 1862, he married Susan V. Graham, daughter of John and Susan Graham.  She was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1839, and died in 1881.  The General has one daughter, Mary. ~ Page 977 - City of Canton -  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 City of Canton - WILLIAM BERG, manufacturer of carriages, wagons, and repairer, Canton; is a native of Gettysburg, Penn.; he was born in the year 1832.  His early life was spent in the neighboring counties; 1846 they moved to Pittsburgh.  William worked at cutting nails, and assisted is father, who was a wagon manufacturer.  He finally apprenticed himself to wagon making in Allegheny City, and completed his trade at the age of 23, and opened a shop in that city, where he married Miss Margaret Stephens Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 601 Nimishillen Twp. - B. T. BERLIEN, nurseryman; P. O. Louisville; is a son of Isaac and Rebecca (Trump) Berlien, and grandson of John Berlien, who was born in York Co., Pa., Jan. 8, 1777.  He was married to Elizabeth Mourer, in Pennsylvania, and by her had eleven children.  He came to Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1827, and emigrated fro there to Perry Co., Ohio, in 1833.  From Perry Co. he moved to Butler Co., Pa., and from thence came to Nimishillen Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, in 1863, where he lived and finally died, at the advanced age of 101 years, two months and twenty-seven days.  Isaac Berlien was born in York Co., Pa., in 1810.  He came with his parents to Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1827, and soon afterwards came with his brother to Stark Co., where they engaged in making shingles, roofing, building, etc.  He was married in 1836 to Rebecca Trump, and by her had a family of eight: - B. T., Sarah, Mary, Josiah, deceased, Resugus, Rebecca, Henry, deceased, and Eliza, deceased.  He started in life a poor boy, but at his death left what is far better than gold - an honorable record.  His death occurred Jan. 28, 1876.  His widow is yet living.  The subject of this biography, was born in Nimishillen Jan. 26, 1837.  His early life was passed in hard labor on the farm.  His irst marriage was to Sarah Gehman Aug. 13, 1865; this lady died Feb. 2, 1875, leaving her husband one son- Henry, who was born Mar. 12, 1866.  Mr. Berliens second marriage was with Leah (Miller) Wolf, widow of William Wolf, and was celebrated Oct. 1, 1874.  By her first husband Mrs. Berlien had two children - Harvey, and Mary.  The former was born Sept. 20, 1864, and the latter, Apr. 23, 1866.  Mr. Berlien followed carpentering in Louisville and neighborhood until he engaged in his present occupation; he now owns one of the largest and best selected stocks of fruit trees, shrubbery, berry plants, rhubarb, etc., of any nursery in Stark Co.  He expects to steadily keep on enlarging and improving his stock, so that the people of Stark and adjoining counties will find it to their interest to patronized home nurseries. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 901 City of Canton - GUSTAVUS BIECHELE, of the firm of L. Biechele & Bro., stoves, tinware, etc., Canton; was born in Baden, Germany in the year 1828; he early learned the stone cutter's and mason's trades, and in 1847 he came to the United States and served two years at blacksmithing.  In 1850, he went to California, via New Orleans and the Nicaragua route, and worked some six or eight months at mining in Nevada Co., his wages averaging $36 per day; the surface digging played out, and he and eleven others all from Canton, Ohio, each took a claim on the quartz lead, and began making a tunnel; they worked for six months, day and night, and put the tunnel 300 yards into the mountain, striking a lead, but other miners had passed a law which enabled them to close the tunnel and occupy the lead; the twelve beat the first suit, but, for want of funds, preferred to sell out at $800 each.  He then went to Alameda Co., when another company of twelve men (part of the first twelve) made a canal along the hills and brought water into the mines, to complete which they ran in debt $45,000, they giving water privilege for the amount, paying $40,000 of the debt in six months; the water then became scarce, and they cut another canal, fourteen miles long, as a feeder to the first one.  The following summer our subject came to Canton, and he and his brother LL. engaged in their present business.  In 1856, he married Mary Anna Lothamer Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 600 City of Canton - JOSEPH BIECHELE, manufacturer of soaps, etc., Canton.  This gentleman is a native of Germany, but has been for many years a resident of Canton, of which place he has grown to be one of the leading citizens.  He succeeded his brother, Mr. C. Biechele, in business, who founded the business over thirty years ago.  The manufacture was begun in a small way, and gradually grew to its present proportions; the main building now occupied is a two-story brick, covering an area of 74 x 200 feet, and an extensive trade is established in all their brands of manufacture, to which Mr. Biechele Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 601 City of Canton - LAWRENCE BECHEL, blacksmith, Canton; is a native of Stark Co., Ohio.  He was born in Canton Dec. 17, 1830, and is seventh in a family of thirteen born to Phillip and Rosanna (Chandel) Bechel.  They were natives of Alsace, France.  They married in their native land, and came to Canton Nov. 28, 1830.  He was a blacksmith, and followed his trade in Canton for many years.  Latterly, he followed lock-smithing.  HE died Oct. 10, 1855.  Mrs. Bechel died Mar. 14, 1866.  Of their family, our subject and his four sisters - Mrs. Melvin, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Reigler and Mrs. Becher, all of Canton - are the only survivors.  Our subject has always lived in his native city, residing on his present place since he was less than 2 years of age.  He early assisted his father in the shop, and engaged regularly therein when about 16 yeas of age, and, excepting about two years, has followed the business since.  He has served in teh City Council of Canton for two terms, also as Township Trustee for three years.  Nov. 22, 1855, he married Miss Maria Phillips, a native of Alsace, France.  She came to Canton with her parents.  Of eight children born too this marriage, seven are living, viz.:  Charles B., Henry J., Mary, Emma, Clara, Francis Mena. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 601 City of Canton - DR. AUSTIN C. BRANT, physician, Canton; was born in Ashland Co., Ohio, July 12, 1852, and in addition to the public school course of his neighbor hood, he received a collegiate course at the Vermillion Institute and the Lebanon Normal School.  He began reading medicine in 1872, with Dr. T. S. Hunter Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 600 Jackson Twp. - JOHN BRAUCHER, farmer; P. O. New Berlin; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., Mar. 1, 1811.  His father was Daniel Braucher, and married Polly Lobe  They were both natives of Berks Co., Penn., and were of German descent.  In 1821 they removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and settled in Jackson Twp., where Mr. Braucher had entered land previous to his coming.  They lived for a number of years in a log cabin, and after many years of hard work he departed this life on the 16th day of Sept., 1853; his wife having died four or five years previous.  John Braucher, the subject of this sketch, was raised on his father's farm.  His chances were very poor to obtain an education.  He being the oldest of a large family, his time was required on the farm helping to improve, and to raise something to maintain the family.  Mr. Braucher has been a hard-working and economical man, and has been quite successful financially.  He has improved four farms.  He is now living with his second wife.  His first wife was Annie Lichtenwalter; daughter of Jacob and Polly Lichtenwalter; they were married in 1836.  She was born in Stark Co., Aug. 27, 1817, and died Sept. 24, 1853.  He married his present wife, Christina Mutchler, daughter of Godfrey and Christina (Goss) Mutchler.  They were natives of France, where Mrs. Braucher was born, Aug. 26, 1823.  The Mutchler family came to Stark Co., in 1828, and settled on the farm where Mr. Braucher now lives.  Godfrey Mutchler died Sept. 7, 1866; his wife Sept. 18, 1832.  Mr. Braucher is the father of eight children- William F., Abben, Polly, wife of John Young; Catharine M., wife of Isaac Hassler; and deceased, Manias, killed in the late war; Lewis, Sarah, and one died in infancy.  Mr. Braucher has raised a family who are, as well as himself, consistent members of teh Lutheran Church, and he is a good old Jackson Democrat. ~ Page 977 - City of Canton -  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 Jackson Twp. - JONAS BRAUCHER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Somerset Co., Pa., Sept. 20, 1817, and is the son of Daniel and Polly (Lobe) Bruacher.  Mr. Braucher came with his parents to Stark Co., in 1821, where he has since resided.  Like all boys in the early settling of the country, instead of having a chance to go to school, he helped to improve his father's farm.  He remained at home until a man grown, after which he started for himself.  About 1840 he married Esther Hoch, a native of Pennsylvania, born Jan. 21, 1820, and died May 20, 1860.  Mr. Braucher married again Oct. 28, 1863, to Mary Peters, daughter of John and Catharine Peters.  The issue of Mr. Braucher's first marriage were: Daniel A., Susannah, Harriet, wife of H. Jackson, Diana, wife of H. Moore, Rebecca F., wife of H. Ball, David B., Jonas M., and four deceased - Israel, Sarah A., Elcora, and Mary C.  By the second marriage have been born - John A., Ida E., George W., and Herbert H.  Mr. Braucher is the owner of a fine farm of 290 acres of well improved land, with good buildings, and well stocked, and it may well be said that he understands how to conduct his farm to make the most money out of it, and at the same time keep the land in good condition. ~ Page 977 - City of Canton -  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 Jackson Twp. - SAMUEL BRAUCHER, farmer; P. O. Massillon; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., May, 15, 1819; son of Daniel and Polly (Laub) Braucher, who moved to Stark Co., in 1824.  They settled in Jackson Twp., close to where Mr. Braucher now lies.  He owns a fine farm consisting of 240 acres, well improved, and in the highest state of cultivation.  April 29, 1847, he married Miss Polly Lichtenwalter, daughter of Solomon Lichtenwalter.  She was born in Jackson Twp., Stark Co., Ohio, and died July 17, 1879.  After which Mr. Braucher married Matilda Hammer, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Hammer.  Mr. Braucher's family were all born to the first wife, are - Solomon F., Daniel R., Sarah J., wife of John Rudolph; Clara, wife of J. . Snyder; Rhomanis H., Charley H., Milton J. and two deceased.  Mr. Braucher is a Democrat by birth and votes for principles, not men.  He is a member of the Reformed Church. ~ Page 978 - City of Canton -  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 Canton Twp. - JOHN H. BRENNER, father; P. O. Canton; the subject of these few lines was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., his birth occurring Aug. 5, 1821.  His parents, Michael and Susannah Brenner, were natives of the above-named county, where they passed their life on the farm.  The early years of young Brenner’s life were passed on the farm; he received a common school education, and after leaving school worked at home on the farm until he was 18 years of age; his father then dying, the responsibility of a farmer rested on John who, at that time was well versed in the management of the same; he continued to live on the homestead until 1856, when he came to Stark Co., settling in Canton Twp., where he purchased 450 acres of valuable land; he now lives on the farm where he settled in 1874.  When the Farmers’ Bank of Canton was organized he was elected its President, holding the position up to the present time, and is one of the five stockholders.  In 1867, he made extensive purchases in western lands located in Anderson Co., Kan.; he improved the same and sold at an advanced price; he has also been engaged in the milling and grain business.  In 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Fannie¸ daughter of Jacob Lintimuth, who was a native of Lancaster Co., Penn.; from that marriage there has been nine children, four of whom are living – Susannah, Fannie, Ada L. and Amos L.  Mrs. Brenner is a member of the German Baptist Church.  Mr. Brenner is a Republican in politics and is a strict adherer to his party. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 646 City of Alliance - SAMUEL BROOKE, civil engineer and deputy revenue collector; Alliance; was born in Brookeville, Montgomery Co., Md., June 19, 1808.  The grandfather of our subject - Rodger Brooke - was an early settler of Brookeville, Md., in honor of whom the place derived its name.  Col. Richard Brooke, who was one of Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolution, was a brother of Mr. Rodger Brooke.  Chief Justice Rodger Brooke Taney, who was appointed by Gen. Jackson, was also a relative.  Every branch of the family were radically anti-slavery, and emancipated all their slaves when that course was a most unpopular one.  And although Chief Justice Taney emancipated his slaves, some of his rulings were scarcely in accord with that principle, which brought on him many anathemas from his anti-slavery friends.  Yet he was acting in accordance with the law and constitution, which he was sworn to administer and maintain, and could not have done otherwise.  Our subject bears his father's name, and was the sixth of nine children born to Samuel and Sarah (Garrigues) Brooke, three of whom are living.  His mother was a descendant of the Huguenots.  When Mr. Brooke had taken the regular course of study in the common schools he attended the Strasburg Academy, in Pennsylvania.  In 1831 he entered upon the profession of civil engineer, with the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co., and subsequently surveyed and located a portion of the James River and Kanawha canal, the part which was destroyed by Sheridan during the late war.  In 1838 he was employed by the Illinois State government to survey the Kaskaskia River, with a view to removing flatboat obstructions, and also on railroads throughout the State.  He was in charge of the levee constructions at Cairo, Ills., and while there studied the character of the Mississippi River, and was the first to suggest the advantage of constructing jetties for the protection of St. Louis, which was finally accomplished by Gen. Prentice.  On account of failing health Mr. Brooke came to Ohio, in 1842, and spent about a year in recruiting his health.  He then entered into the anti-slavery cause with heart and soul; first, as general agent for the Anti-Slavery Society of Ohio, and subsequently as general agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society of the West.  In this humane cause his labors were unceasing, and traveling extensive.  Aside from his philanthropic views, he was also deeply interested in the general development of the resources of the country.  Through his business acquaintance of the West he was early familiar with the wonderful resources of the prairie beyond, if railroads were only pushed through to intersect the Mississippi, and to that end drafted resolutions, which were presented in Congress, setting forth the necessities and advantages to be derived by the extension of the Pennsylvania R. R.  The citizens of Salem, O., at a meeting called by Mr. Brooke in reference to railroad matters, raised funds to pay his way to Pittsburg, Pa., and to there present this scheme to the interested capitalists and stockholders of the Pennsylvania road.  He proceeded to Pittsburg on foot and explored the course of the railroad, which he made full report of at the time, which course was finally adopted with one unimportant exception.  His thorough knowledge of the country gained for him the reputation of being the best route-explorer of the west at that time.  In 1855 he married Hannah N., daughter of Mahlon Willman, a pioneer of Marlborough Tp.  They have two adopted children.  Mr. Brooke was appointed Assistant Assessor by Salmon P. Chase, in 1862, and also Deputy Revenue Collector of the 18th Dist., in which capacity he was served ever since his appointment.  Mrs. Brooke had one sister and a brother, the latter was Dr. A. J. Willman, of Knoxville, Ky., who at the out-break of the late war, enlisted in the Union service, with rank of Major, in the 18th Ky. V. I.  While in command of the regiment at Chickamauga he was wounded, and after recovering sufficiently, he returned to his home in Kentucky to recuperate.  While resting there he was dragged from the bosom of his family by a band of armed and disguised guerrillas on the pretext that he was a "prisoner of war;" they proceeded but a short distance when the Major was shot, denuded of everything of value, and the body concealed in the brush.  Mr. Brooke is one who has grown old in the battle for human rights and the cause of liberty, and like his venerable ancestors, accounted but as trifling any sacrifice, however great, that would attain the much to be desired freedom of all mankind.  His father, in partnership with Frank Key (the latter's name being rendered immoral by the production of the "Star Spangled Banner"), were the proprietors of the first nail-mill in the United States, which cut and headed the nail at the same motion. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 City of Massilon - C. S. BROWN, merchant, Massillon; born May 29, 1858, is Sugar Creek Twp., son of Robert and Elizabeth (Sprankle) Brown.  John Brown, the grandfather of C. S., was a native of Westmoreland Co., Penn., and came West, to Ohio, about, about the time of the war of 1812, locating in Tuscarawas Co., where Robert, the father of C. S., was born (in 1832) and at the age of 5 years was left fatherless.  His mother married Gabriel Weimer, with whom he went to Sugar Creek Twp., in 1839, where he lived until 1858, then moved to Noble Co., Ind., where he yet resides.  Eight children have been born him, C. S. being third; he left home at the age of eight years, hiring out to work for $3 per month; after ten years’ labor on a farm came to Massillon in 1870, and entered the “Bee-hive” store, where he clerked several years.  Sept. 5, 1880, he began in business for himself on the corner of Erie and Tremont streets, where he opened in business for himself on the corner of Erie and Tremont streets, where he opened up a chinaware room, called the “Eureka Dish Store.”  In the spring of 1881, he associated with D. R. Rosche in the business, which is conducted by these gentlemen who are doing an excellent trade.  In August, 1880, he married Ida E. Ruff, who was born in this city, daughter of Louis Ruff, who was killed in the battle of Shiloh, being a member of Co. A, 13th O. V. I.  His wife’s maiden name was Mary E. Klotze.  Elizabeth Sprankle, the mother of C. S., was a daughter of Daniel Sprankle, whose wife was Nancy Allman¸ daughter of Ebenezer Allman¸ one of the pioneers of the township of Bethlehem.  Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 602 City of Massillon - D. O. BROWN, coal dealer, Massillon; was born Oct. 21, 1804, in Belmont Co., Ohio, son of William and Mary (Booker) Brown¸ both natives of Virginia.  William was a carpenter by trade, and raised a family of six children – Hiram D., Jacob B., William, Jesse, D. O. and Lauretta.  D. O. was the third in order, and at the age of 18 learned the cabinet maker’s trade, leaving home at 26.  In 1834, he married Harriet Alter, a native of Ohio; she died, leaving two children.  He came West in 1854, to this place, and engaged with his brother William in the coal business, which has continued up to the present time.  While at his trade he worked in various localities including a residence in Cincinnati of 22 years.  Having begun life poor and not having any school advantages, our subject has gradually worked himself into a position that is worthy of commendation.  His present wife was Mary A. Bailey, born in 1816, in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, daughter of Amasa Bailey¸ who came to Cleveland from Massachusetts, about 1832.  The Browns are of English and the Bookers of German descent.  He has one brother living.  Is Republican in politics.  Jesse, the brother living, resides in Mound City, Kan.  By his last marriage has one child, Cyrus O. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 660 GEORGE S. BROWN.  Among those who are gaining a good maintenance by tilling the soil in Stark County, is Mr. Brown, whose location is in Perry Township.  He has there a farm of seventy-eight and one-half acres, upon which he has erected a good dwelling, barns and other structures, and, in fact, has made the property what it is today, a comfortable home and the source of a good income.  Mr. Brown is engaged in general farming, and in carrying on his work he displays good judgment, being sufficiently progressive to experiment somewhat in modern theories and to abandon the old rut when new ideas are shown to be advisable, but now allowing his desire for advancement to carry him away.      Like many of the best residents of this section, our subject is a native of Stark County, having been born in Perry Township, May 27, 1840.  His parents, Solomon and Elizabeth (Hines) Brown, were born in Pennsylvania, whence they emigrated to this county in 1825, making their first location in Canton Township.  In the ‘30s they made their advent into this township, and located on an unimproved tract of land on section 25, where they endured all the hardships incident to opening up a new country.  The land which the father purchased did not have a furrow turned on it, but with characteristic energy he began clearing it, and his sturdy blows soon felled the timber and let in the sunlight upon acre after acre, while after the harvest season rolled around, abundant crops were garnered as the result of his industry.      The following five children are the surviving members of the parental family of seven: Sarah, Maria (Mrs. A. Spohnhaer), Harriet, Rebecca, and George S.  The father of these children died August 9, 1891, and n his death Stark County lost one of its respected citizens.  In his political relations, Solomon Brown was in early life a Whig, but on the organization of the Republican party, joined its ranks.  His good wife, who aided him greatly in attaining a good position among his fellow-men, preceded him to the better land, dying in 1865.      George S. Brown of this sketch was reared amid the pioneer scenes of his native county, and has a clear recollection of the primitive modes of living and of the appearance of the wild, sparsely settled country before it had been developed to its present condition.  He attended the pioneer schools of his township as soon as old enough to be of service, and aided his father in carrying on the home farm.  His wife, prior to her marriage, was Miss Elvira Spangler, and the date of their union was February 25, 1862.  Mrs. Brown was the daughter oaf John and Sarah Spangler¸of Massillon, and of their union were born five children, viz: Lincoln, Edwin H., Nettie, Henry J. and George.      In his political relations, Mr. Brown votes for Republican candidates, and for a number of years has served as a member of the School Board.  With his wife, he is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Canton.  As a man of intelligence, he keeps himself informed regarding matters that pertain to the welfare of mankind, the growth of the Nation, and the interest of the community of which he forms a part. He is respected as a good citizen and neighbor, an honorable man and a first-class farmer. Source #2: Page 268 REV. GEORGE W. BROWN, of Stark County, was born at Bascom, Seneca County, Ohio, on the 13th of December, 1840, to the union of Jacob C. and Sarah (Price) Brown.  The father was a native of Louisville, Ohio, born about 1814, and was of German extraction.  His early life was passed on a farm in Stark County, and he was their married to our subject’s mother, who was also a native of Stark County, born about 1817.  Early in life the father learned the trade of plasterer, bricklayer and stonemason, and probably moved to Seneca County, Ohio, shortly after marriage, for two children, older than our subject, were born there.      The mother’s health failing and the father finding it hard to provide for his family, our subject thrown on his own resources at an early day and went to live with a farmer, Daniel Tombaugh¸ who sides near West Independence, Hancock County, Ohio.  Soon after going there, his mother died.  At that time he was about seven years of age and he was brought up by Mr. and Mrs. Tombaugh, as was also his youngest brother, Alvin M., who was then four years old.  His home remained in Hancock County until 1855, and as Mr. Tombaugh had no children of his own, he was very anxious that our subject and his brother should be well educated.  He planned that the former should be a minister and the latter a doctor, and the boys were given every advantage the common schools of Hancock County afforded.      When young Brown was fifteen years of age, Mr. Tombaugh sold out and moved to Stark County, Ohio, and located three-fourths of a mile from Louisville, where our subject attended school, part of the time in the country schools and part of the time in town.  He there laid the foundation for his subsequent prosperous career, for he received a thorough training in the common branches.  In the year 1858 or 1859, he went to Greensburgh, Ohio, with a view to preparing for the ministry.  Previous to this, when sixteen years of age, he became identified with the Evangelical Association of Good Hope Church, and he now in good earnest began to think of preparing for the ministry.  In the summer of 1860 and fall and winter of that year and the following year, he taught school in what is now known as the Snyder District.      In 1861, Mr. Brown went to Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, to visit a sister, Mrs. Eliza Green, and while there the call came for seventy-five thousand volunteers.  On the 20th of April, 1861, at the first opportunity, he enlisted in Company G, Fourteenth Ohio Infantry, and was mustered in at Cleveland, where his company remained a few weeks.  From there they went to West Virginia, and our subject was first under fire at Phillippi, under Col. Steadman, who afterward became General.  The next engagement was at Bealington, under Gen. Milroy¸ and they followed the Confederates without their usual supply of clothing and provisions.  At night they had nothing but a piece of hardtack.  Our subject succeeded in getting a rubber overcoat which partly covered his body, for it rained all night.  They started after the Confederates the next morning without breakfast and overtook them at Carrick’s Ford, where, after a hard fought battle, the enemy was overpowered.  They captured the rebel supply, but got nothing to eat until noon near day.      Returning to Bealington, our subject suffered more with hunger than he did during any subsequent time he was in service.  Soon after the company returned home, at the expiration of the term of enlistment, our subject went to Williams County, where he remained four weeks.  He then re-enlisted for three years in Company K, Sixty-eighty Ohio Infantry, and went into camp at Camp Latta, at Napoleon, Ohio.  Later, he was at Camp Chase and then at Ft. Donelson, where he suffered intensely with cold.  Once he built a fire, but was ordered to put it out and did so.  However, as soon as the officer was gone, he built enough to keep his feet warm.  His next engagement was at Shiloh, and he was in Gen. Lew Wallace’s brigade which saved Gen. Grant’s army at that battle.  After this our subject was at Bolivar and Matamoras, and at the latter place saw his first shell from the enemy.  Like many others, he dodged it, and afterwards found that it was a quarter of a mile away from him.  He was in the siege of Vicksburg, was through it all, and assisted in breaking the levee to turn the water into Louisiana.  He was at the battle of Thompson’s Hill, where they charged the enemy just at nightfall and drove them out.  He was under Gen. Logan at the battle of Raymond, and afterwards at Jackson, Champion Hills and Black River.  At Vicksburg Mr. Brown re-enlisted as a veteran, went across the Mississippi, and took part in the battle at Baker’s Creek.  Returning to Vicksburg, he obtained a veteran furlough for thirty days and went home, where he spent part of the time in Stark and part of the time in Williams County.      Returning to his command, Mr. Brown was at the front of Big Shanty.  Soon after, he had the opportunity of watching a battle without being engaged in it, and was so situated that he could watch the approach of both armies.  After this he was in many skirmishes until the army reached Atlanta, where our subject was out as a skirmisher and unconsciously save his life by stepping back just as a bullet passed along his vest.  He was chased by the enemy, but managed to escape by hiding.  He had still another narrow escape from injury at Atlanta, a ball passing through on e of his stockings.  Mr. Brown was with Savannah went to South Carolina, where he was appointed to take charge of a forage detail, having command of the same for five months, or until the close of the war.  He had many narrow escapes but was ever ready for duty.  After cessation of hostilities, our subject took part in the Grand Review at Washington, and was mustered out at Louisville, Ky.  He enlisted as a private, but just before reaching Atlanta he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.      After the war was over Mr. Brown returned to Stark County, Ohio, and soon began to prepare for the ministry by a course of private reading.  On the 27th of Jan. 1867, he was married to Miss Sophia J. Grant, a distant relative of Gen. U. S. Grant¸ her grandfather and Gen. Grant’s father being second cousins.  She was born in Stark County, Ohio, near Alliance, Jan. 14, 1845, and was a daughter of Stacy and Mary (Schaffer) Grant.  The March following his marriage Mr. Brown entered the conference, and was assigned to a charge at Dempseytown, Venango County, Penn., where he remained two years.  From there he went to Oil City, where he remained one year; next at Linesville, Penn., two years, and then on the Stark Circuit of Stark County one year.  After this he was at Southington, Trumbull County, Ohio, two years; East Liberty, Summit County, Ohio, three years, and while there was sent as a delegate two years in successions to the General Board of Missions.  After leaving Liberty, he went on the Venango Circuit, Clarion County, Penn., remained there two years, and was sent as a delegate to the General Conference at Chicago.      Later, Rev. Mr. Brown moved to DesMoines, Iowa, was pastor there for one year, and broke down at that place with rheumatism.  Thinking to improve his health, he went to Manley Junction, and later his friends sent him to Hot Springs, Ark., where he soon got better.  Returning to his charge, he soon grew worse again, and was obliged to return to his home in Stark County.  He gradually improved in health and went to Shenango, Mercer County, Pa., where he remained two years, and from there to South Fork in Alleghany Mountains, where he was almost entirely cured of the rheumatism.  While there he was near the dam above Johnstown, and at the time the dam broke was standing, watching it.  He is the author of a description of the scene, but this piece was much mutilated by the type-setter.  Mr. Brown’s wife and daughter had just been in the valley to request some friends to move out, and had left the valley but a few minutes when the awful flood came down.  Our subject’s only son, Frank D. Brown, a young man of twenty, went to work in Johnstown after the flood, took sick with typhoid fever and died there thus sacrificing his bright young life for the benefit of others.      Mr. Brown was at South Fork for two years after the Johnstown flood, and then went to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was pastor of Fulton Street Evangelical Church one year.  He was then elected Presiding Elder of Pittsburgh District, and moved to his present home.  While in Pittsburgh he was appointed a delegate to the General Conference at Philadelphia.  In 1890 he was appointed a member of a committee of three to go to Cleveland at Philadelphia.  In 1890, he was appointed a member of a committee of three to go to Cleveland to bring suit against the publisher of the Evangelical Publishing House, and the first decision was in favor of the plaintiff.  He was again reappointed, in 1891, as a member of the committee on litigation by the General Conference.  Mr. Brown has taken a prominent part in this litigation, and he has written a number of articles in reference to it.  He took stock and was a Director in the Evangelical Publishing Company of Harrisburg, Pa.      Our subject’s marriage was blessed by the birth of two children.  Frank D. Brown, born at Dempseytown, Pa., Dec. 12, 1868.  He was a good scholar, but had not finished his course at the time of his death, Oct. 29, 1889.  He was an unusually bright, intelligent boy, and was beloved by all.  The other child, a daughter, is named Iva E.  She was born at Southington, Trumbull County, Ohio, June 16, 1873.  Our subject’s benefactor, Daniel Tombaugh, died on the 5th of August, 1891, and Mr. Brown was left his sole heir.  The eldest sister of our subject, Mrs. Martha Hallis, is a widow and resides in Iowa.  His next sister, Mrs. Eliza Green, resides in Bradford, Ark., and his next youngest Brother, William H., is a bachelor and served three years in the war.  He is at present located at Springdale, Oklahoma Territory.  The youngest brother, Alvin M., enlisted in the One Hundred and Seventh Ohio Infantry, and was killed in a charge at Chancellorsville. Source #2: Page 470 City of Massillon - H. BROWN, merchant; Beach City; was born April 25, 1841, in Armstrong Co., Pa.; son of Matthias and Catharine (Foster) Brown, both of whom were natives of that county, and of Irish descent.  To them were born six children – John, Catharine, Harrison, James, Benton and Salina.  Harrison was raised to farming, at which he continued until the spring of 1874, when he embarked in the mercantile business, with his brother James,  in his native state, for whom he clerked about five months.  He came West in 1873, and was united in marriage, in October of the same year, to Tabitha, daughter of Abraham and Martha (Bidler) Freed, of Holmes Co.  Two children have been born to them – Mattie and Omar.  After his marriage he returned to Pennsylvania, and remained there until the fall of 1875, when he again came to Ohio and located in Beach City, where he built the business house he now owns, and engaged in the mercantile business, his stock consisting of dry goods, groceries, queensware, boots and shoes, and, in fact, all articles to be found in a general store.  He is a member of the Lutheran Church and is a Republican. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 952 City of Massillon - H. C. BROWN, Massillon; he is Teller of the First National Bank of this city; was born Oct. 1847; son of Isaac H. Brown, one of the old residents of the city.  With the exception of three years spent in Tennessee, he has been a constant resident of the city.  Mar. 1873, he entered the First National Bank at this place, where he has since remained.  Nov. 8, 1877, he was married to Ella R. Coleman, only daughter of John C. and Ellen (Etteridge) Coleman.  Mr. Coleman was a brother of Joseph Coleman, of this city.  Both the parents of Mrs. Brown are deceased. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 657 Bethlehem Twp. - HUGH D. BROWN, Navarre; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., Mar. 25, 1821; he is a son of William and Mary (Early) Brown, both of whom were native of Pennsylvania, and the parents of four sons and one daughter.  The mother died when Hugh D. was about 7 years old, and the following year his father was killed; he had been a hotel keeper up to the time of his wife’s death, and also had several teams on the road teaming; soon after his wife died, he sold his teams, for which he received quite a large sum of money; he went to live on a farm, and, while there sick, was one night taken from his bed and carried to a ravine a short distance from the house, where he was cruelly murdered; two of his neighbors were suspicioned, but their guilt was never proven.  After Mr. Brown’s death, Hugh went to live with a cousin with whom he resided until 19 years of age.  In 1844, he came to Ohio and took charge of quite a large tract of land belonging to his cousin.  Mr. Brown has since purchased the property, and he now has 250 acres of well-improved land; there were but few improvements on the place when it came into his possession, and what improvements there now are were placed there by Mr. Brown.  Feb. 13, 1846, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Smith, who was born in Pennsylvania Apr. 10, 1823; to their union there were born five children – Davison and William¸ living; and Elmira J., Anjella E. and Sarah A., deceased.  Mrs. Brown departed this live Aug. 17, 1866.  Mr. Brown’s second wife was Cynthia E. Kline, to whom he was married Oct. 12, 1868; this lady was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Nov. 17, 1838; by this marriage there were born four children, the ones living being Ira E., Vesta V., Ida P. and the one deceased is James H.  Mr. Brown began as a poor boy, and he has made what he now has by his own exertions.  In politics, he is a Republican, and, although in a strong Democratic township, has been twice elected Township Trustee.  He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and one of the leading citizens of his township. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 982 City of Massillon -  ISAAC H. BROWN, insurance and Notary Public, Massillon; first saw the light of day, Apr. 1, 1813, in the town of Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., N. H.; son of Daniel Brown and Rebecca W. Chadwick; he was born about the year 1780, in Hampton Falls; son of John Brown, who entered the Revolutionary war at the age of thirty, and drew a pension for seventy-three years, being 103 years of age at the time of his death.  The Brown family, of which our subject is a descendant, are of English ancestry.  Rebecca was a daughter of Ebenezer Chadwick, whose wife was a Webster, distant relatives of Daniel Webster; they came from Bradford, near Boston.  Mr. Chadwick had three children, two daughters, and one son whose name was Christopher C.  To John Brown¸ the grandsire of Isaac H., were born Sanborn, Daniel, Jonathan, Horatio, John and Hannah. To Daniel and Rebecca Brown were born six children, who grew to maturity, viz: Almira W., who married Samuel Lahm¸ of Canton, who was a member of Congress from that district; Ann R., wife of H. Wheeler, Jr., who was Superintendent of the rolling mills; Isaac H., of Massillon; Daniel; Mary H., wife of John H. Wheeler; Helen E.  Mrs. Isaac Hazlett, of Canton.  Mr. Brown died November, 1868, while on a visit to Knoxville, Tenn.  The father of our subject was a merchant, carrying on a wholesale and retail trade.  Our subject was raised to mercantile pursuits.  He clerked six years in a dry goods store in Portsmouth; also one year each in Boston and New York City; he came West to Stark County, in September, 1834, and since that time has been a constant resident of the city and identified with its interests.  Upon his arrival at this place, he first clerked in the Massillon rolling mills until the fall of 1838; in January, 1839, he and Hardin Brown purchased the furnace part and ran the same until 1858, it being the first institution of the kind west of Pittsburgh.  He has always been identified with the Republican party; he was Canal Collector for three years; was one of the Trustees of the city during its early formation; served several years as Justice of the Peace, and was Postmaster from 1869 to 1874, and Notary Public for fifteen years; is not a member of any church organization, but a member of the I. O. O. F. for thirty-four years.  Mr. Brown is engaged in the insurance business and attending to the duties of the office of Notary.  June 2, 1840, he married Elizabeth J. Wheeler, who was born in 1815, in Portsmouth, N. H., daughter of Hunken Wheeler; has five children – Charles H., now a banker in Knoxville, Tenn.; Otis A., same place; Horace resides in Massillon, clerk in the First National Bank; Hallie W. is now Deputy Clerk in the United States Court at Toledo, being the first lady ever filling the office; Clarence is the youngest child.   Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 659 City of Massillon - M. A. BROWN, lumber dealer, Massillon; was born May 29, 1824, in Norway, Oxford Co., Me.; son of Ephraim and Rosa (Heald) Brown; he was born in Middlesex Co., Mass., but being of English descent.  The farm upon which Mr. Brown was raised was in the family about 200 years.  Ephraim¸ who was a miller, had seven children, who grew to maturity.  M. A. remained on the farm until he was 14 years old, and then went to learn the cabinet-maker’s trade, which he followed until 21 years of age; then engaged in the manufacture of furniture, at Reading, Mass., going to that State in 1831, when 7 years of age; remained at Reading three or four years, and then went to Boston, where he stayed until 1852; then went to Cleveland and engaged in the manufacture of furniture, where he remained until 1865; then came to this city and ran an agricultural house for J. M. Brown & Seiberling, which lasted until the death of Mr. J. M. Brown; then engaged in the lumber business, in 1868, and has since continued.  In 1848, he married Ellen M. Davis, born in Reading, Mass., in November, 1830, daughter of James Davis.  They have the following issue: Frank A., Arthur W., in Cleveland; Kittie, Mrs. Theodore Focke; Carrie, wife of James R. Dunn, of this city, member of the Episcopal Church, and a Republican. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 658 City of Alliance - REV. SAMUEL W. BROWN, minister of the Disciples' Church; Alliance; was born in Licking Co., O., Aug. 19, 1846; he is the son of Russell P. and Clarissa (Emerson) Brown, who ere natives of Connecticut, and with their seven oldest children moved to Ohio a short time prior to the date of our subject's birth.  They settled on a farm in Licking Co., and when he was about three years old his parents were called away by death.  The older ones of the family were then able to do for themselves, but the younger ones were taken and reared by strangers.  In his boyhood he had few advantages for procuring an education, and in this direction he felt keenly the want of parental care.  When he reached his majority he apprenticed himself to the trade of a blacksmith, and as he became more familiar with the outer world the more he found himself deficient in knowledge.  The thought of having been deprived of education in youth weighed upon his mind until he resolved to exert himself in every laudable way until the deficiency was fully compensated for.  He went to the district school, and was classed with pupils of which he was very much the senior.  Eagerly and earnestly his studies were pursued under trying circumstances, as he was without means other than that which he could procure by his own labor during vacations.  He took a course of study at the Reynoldsburg High School.  Having united with the Disciples' Church, June 5, 1867, he chose the ministry as a profession and a duty, and accordingly entered the Bethany College, Bethany, Pa., in the spring of 1873, where he took a classical and theological course at the same time, and graduated from that institution in June, 1877.  During his collegiate course he preached occasionally at Fairview and Holiday's Cove, W. Va.  In the same month in which he graduated he was ordained, and accepted a call to the church at Bedford, O., where he remained about eighteen months, when he accepted a call for a short time to Canton.  In May, 1880, he came to the Alliance congregation, which, under his zealous care, is awaking to the realization of its duty and shaking off its manacles of lethargy.  On June, 22, 1873, he married Eveline M., daughter of Austin Fuller, of Millfield, Athens Co., O.  They have one child - Wiley S.  Mr. Brown is one of those who have climbed life's rugged paths undaunted by the many uninviting conditions with which he was surrounded; and, for a young man, has already reached an eminence worthy of his determination and zeal; much cheer and encouragement to persevere in his prescribed course has been afforded him by his devoted wife. Tuscarawas Twp. - MRS. SARAH A. BROWN, P. O. East Greenville; was born Feb. 12, 1824, in Plain Twp., Stark Co., the eldest daughter and third child in order of birth born to John and Hannah (Moore) Gaff.  John was born Dec. 22, 1794, in Westmoreland Co., Penn., he being a son of James, a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Stark County in 1807, whose wife was named Elizabeth Kilgore¸ and by whom he had seventeen children, fourteen growing to maturity, and but one now living – Mrs. Jemima Smith¸ of Greentown.  John was married, July 5, 1821, to Hannah Moore¸ born in 1797, in Union Co., Penn., who emigrated with her father, Joseph Moore, to Stark County.  Joseph was in the war of 1812.  After John Gaff and wife were married, they settled in Plain Township and remained upon the farm until his death, which occurred Sept. 3, 1868.  He united with the Presbyterian Church at Canton in 1835, and was a consistent member of the same until his death; he was highly esteemed as a citizen, and was a man of unbending integrity.  Hannah¸ his wife, died in February, 1863.  Mr. Gaff was the father of eight children, four of whom grew to maturity – Sarah A., Elizabeth, Mary J. and Amanda; the balance died young.  Elizabeth and Mary J. live near Canton, the former the wife of Jacob Rupard, and the latter the wife of Lewis Essig; Amanda died at 23.  Mrs. Brown has eight children living – Virgil S., in the Russel works; Alpheus, at home; and Alice, wife of Andrew Allard¸ at Orville.  MRs. Brown removed to this township in 1867; has 100 acres of good land; she carries on the farm herself; is a member of the Disciples’ Church. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 796 City of Massillon - SOLOMON BROWN, farmer, Canton; was born Feb. 2, 1804, in Schuykill Co., Penn.  His parents were John Balsar Brown and Christina School, both natives of same county.  Nine children were born them, viz.: Joseph, Solomon, Catharine, Moses, Rebecca, Diana, Elias and James.  The grandfather of Solomon was George Brown, a native of Germany, who served as groom for Washington, in the war of the Revolution.  He located in Schuylkill County when the country was sparsely populated.  He had three children born him – John Balsar, Maria and Elizabeth.  Christina was the daughter of Peter School, to whom six children were born – Jacob, Leonard, Peter, Henry, Adam and Christina.  Jacob and Leonard served in the war of 1812.  Solomon emigrated to Ohio in 1819, locating with his parents four mills four miles south of Canton, upon 233 acres of land, part of which his father had traded for land in Pennsylvania.  He died in 1828 and was among the highly esteemed citizens of his time, and a member of the Lutheran Church.  Solomon remained on the homestead until after the death of his father, after which he took care of his mother.  April 6, 1828, he married Elizabeth Hines, who was born in York Co., Penn., in 1805, daughter of Jesse Hines¸ whose wife’s maiden name was Fry.  In 1833, he located on the farm he now owns; he purchased 160 acres at a cost of $6 per acre; but about twenty acres of which was cleared.  Of eight children born five are living – Sarah, married Daniel Yonkman, and resides in Kansas; Maria, wife of Absolom Spunhour¸ of Orville, Wayne Co., Ohio; Cecelia, married Daniel Deckard; Rebecca, Harriet, George and Jesse, in this township.  Mr. Brown is a member of the Lutheran Church. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 706 City of Massillon - WILLIAM BROWN, deceased.  Mr. Brown was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1810; came to Stark County in 1832; was a saddler by trade, which vocation he followed for some time after he came to Massillon; he subsequently engaged in boating on the Ohio Canal, dealing mostly in coal.  Mar. 20, 1834, he was married to Mary Austin, who died in 1840, leaving him three children, but one now living, James O., who united in marriage to Arletta Beacox, who was born Dec. 24, 1824, in Hamilton, Canada, daughter of George Beacox and Laura Seaton.  He was born in England and came to Canada when 18 years of age, where he lived until 1833, when he moved to Michigan, where he lived several years; finally settled in this county, where he died in 1847.  Laura Seaton, the mother of Mrs. Brown, was a daughter of Willard Seaton.  Mrs. Brown’s parents had six children, one son and five daughters – Leonard, Aurelia, Amelia, Amanda, Arletta and Amanda Sophrona, who married as follows: Aurelia married Robert Murphy; Sophrona, wife of Henry Brinkman; Amanda remains single; Ameliais the wife of Mr. Iyle, To Mr. Brown were born nine children; but four are living – William Frank, who is his father’s successor in business, and resides with his mother, Amelia (Mellie) Maude and Jesse.   Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 657 Bethlehem Twp. - : REUBEN S. BUCHTEL was born in the township of which he is now a resident Feb. 8, 1825; his parents were John and Magdalena (Sherman) Buchtel, and grandparents, John and Catharina (Snyder) Buchtel; his great-grandfather, John Buchtel, was  native of Wurtemberg.  Germany, and at the age of 18 left his native country and emigrated to the United States; he located in Penn's Valley, in Center Co., Penn., where he lived many years.  Our subject's grandfather removed from that place to Ohio in 1811, the father of Reuben S. being 14 years old at that time; he stopped first in Canton, then a small hamlet of log cabins, where he left his wife and family until he could find a tract of land suitable to his fancy; the beautiful valley of the Tuscarawas suiting, he located on Sec. 12, Range 9, in Bethlehem Township, choosing the east half of the section; it at that time was a wilderness, that took all the courage and perseverance of the pioneer to reclaim it from its wild estate; it was not long until the clear ring of Mr. Buchtel's ax awoke the echoes, and his steady perseverance won a home in the wilderness.  Seven years after his location, death claimed him, his widow continuing to survive him until 1836, when she to, died.  John, the father of Reuben, was one of four children, whose names are Henry, John, Julianna and Harmon; the daughter is the only one yet living.  Mr. Buchtel lived and died on the home farm.  He was married, in about 1821, to Magdalena Sherman, who born him six children - Catharine, Reuben, Joseph, Sarah, Elizabeth and Samuel; all are living, all are married, and all are living in Stark County.  Mr. Buchtel April 28, 1878.  By trade, Mr. Buchtel was a cooper, but his chosen occupation was farming.  In politics, he was Democratic, and a member of the Evangelical Church; he was an honest man, and an honored member of society.  Reuben S. Buchtel, as was his father before him, was reared on the home farm; receiving but a common-school education in youth, his attention has never left his boyhood teachings.  In 1848, he married Mary Burns, and to them were born five children - Martha J., Frances M., Mary E., Rachel N. and Sarah E.  Mrs. Buchtel died Mar. 2, 1862, of consumption; she was a kind and dutiful wife and a loving mother.  Mr. Buchtel's second and present wife was Sarah Shellenburger, who was born in Bethlehem Township Mar. 17, 1837; their marriage was solemnized Dec. 21, 1862.  Mr. Buchtel started in life with but very little means at his command, but, by industry and frugality, he has made a fine farm of 159 acres.  He is a Democrat, and a member of the Reformed Church.  Mr. Buchtel is a man of but very few words, his actions speaking louder than mere talk; he has assisted cordially in building the churches and schools of his neighborhood, and in all laudable enterprises is an active assistant. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 983 Parris Twp. - JACOB BURGER, farmer; P. O. Minerva.  Among the oldest settlers and descendants of pioneer blood may be mentioned Jacob Burger, born Dec. 31st, 1807; son of Daniel and Mary (Keller) Burger.  His grandfather was Jacob Burger, a native of Switzerland, a soldier in the Revolutionary War.  In fall of 1817, he started for Ohio with his parents, locating in Stark Co., Paris Twp. the following May, leasing of David Wyley, a farm in Section 36.  Mr. Burger attended common (very common) school, and remained with his father until 1841, when Jacob took the homestead, and united himself in marriage to Miss Anna Morrow, of Paris Twp., Dec. 15, 1842.  Mr. Burger had the following family of children - Jacob, carpenter at Minerva; Hiram, junior partner of Jacob in carpentering; Rachel, now Mrs. Haynam; Harriet, now Mrs. Holms; Hannah, Mrs. Henry Crowl, farmer.  Mr. B. is a Lutheran and a Democrat. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 City of Alliance - ELIAS BURNETT, passenger conductor on P. Ft. & C. R. R.; Alliance; was born in Lancaster, Penn., May 27, 1837, the third of a family of seven children born to Elias and Mary Thomas Burnett, both natives of Pennsylvania.  The family removed to the western part of Mahoning Co., Ohio, in 1839, and for several years his father pursued his trade, that of a tailor, when the remorseless hand of death removed the devoted husband and father.  The widow and a large family of helpless children were left in poor financial circumstances, consequently each was obliged to do for him or herself early in life.  When about 16 years of age, the subject of these lines began to work at the carpenter's trade, and followed that for several years; During the construction of the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago R. R., he began as a teamster and continued until the road was in running order, when he was engaged as brakeman and has steadily grown in favor as his habits of industry well attest.  He had charge of a freight train for over ten years and in 1871 he was appointed to the position of passenger train conductor, where has faithful performed his duty and occupies that position to this day.  For upwards of twenty years of railroad life his career has been successful and continuous on the same road; he began driving team at its construction, and has been so far free from the many mishaps which are so frequently occurring on railroads.  His "run" lies between Crestline, Ohio, and Pittsburg, Penn., although his residence ahs been at Alliance since 1856.  He married Clara J., daughter of James A. Penney, of Louisville, Ohio, late of Canton, Dec. 13, 1871.  He has now erected a fine two-story brick residence which will be one of the best arranged homes in the town. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 City of Canton - PHILO PARSONS BUSH, engineer and manufacturer, Canton; was born in East Hampton, Conn., Mar. 15, 1836.  He belongs to a family of mechanics, who trace their lineage back to the early settlers of America.  Through his mother, whose maiden name was Lydia Strong, he comes from Puritan stock and is connected with one of the most numerous families of New England.  He was the ninth in a family of ten children, five of whom are living.  At the age of 8, on account of the death of his mother and consequent breaking up of the family, he went into a brass molding shop, in Westerly, Rhode Island, where he remained one year.  His early education in the schools was very limited, but his industrial training in the shop was very thorough and practical.  From Westerly he went to New London, Conn., where he engaged to work in a machine shop, where he continued until he was 22 years of age.  His next employment was in a steel die manufactory at New Haven, where he remained until the breaking-out of the rebellion.  In 1861, he enlisted in the three-months service under Col. (afterward Gen.) Terry, and was in the first battle of Bull Run.  In June, 1862, he re-enlisted for three years as principal musician of the 14th Conn. V. I.  He participated in the battles of South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg; during the engagement at Antietam he was permanently injured in the back by being struck with a rail knocked off a fence by a shell.  By an order of the War Department, issued in 1863, he was released from the service and returned home, and began the manufacturing of machinery with his brother.  Later, while on a visit to Ohio, he decided to locate in Canton and establish a machine shop, and in 1871 removed his machinery and some of his best workmen, and the new enterprise called the "Canton Steam-Engine Works" was started.  The business became involved, but Mr. Bush sustained his credit, and began  business again with reduced capital.  HE is now the sole proprietor of the Novelty Iron Works.  Jan. 30, 1857, he married Miss Melissa Godfrey, of New London, Conn.  They had five children, of whom three are living; of these Alfred L. and Frederick W. are employed as workmen in their father's manufactory, and the youngest, Philo P., is attending Public School.  In 1869, Mrs. Bush died, and before his removal to Ohio in 1871, Mr. Bush married, on Feb. 6, of that year, Mrs. Sarah Adams, daughter of Samuel Jeffery, an old sea captain of New London, Conn., who has borne him one child. Source 1 :  History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 - Page 598

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