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* Source 1 : History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
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G. B.
FOLSOM, livery, Canton; is a native of the Empire
State. He began business life in Cleveland, where for
several year he was engaged in the grocery trade,
subsequently changing into the livery business, at which he
continued for some ten years. He next engaged in
business in Youngstown, Ohio, where for ten years he was in
the grocery and livery business, after which he came to
Canton, where he has since resided and engaged in the livery
business in first-class style; has a large and commodious
place of business, and does a thriving and profitable trade.
He ranks as one of the prominent citizens of Canton, and is
a member of the K. of P. order.
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GEORGE
FRANK, Justice of the Peace; Lake; is a son of
George Jacob Frank, who was born in Wurtemburg, Germany,
Feb. 29, 1794. While in his infancy his father was
called away by death, and before he attained the age of 4
years he was deprived of his mother's care by the same stern
message. His early training devolved entirely on an
aunt, with whom he remained until he was 14 years of age,
when he was apprenticed to the cabinet-maker's trade.
In 1812, he was drafted into the German army, and continued
to serve his country with faithfulness while England and
Germany were allied against France, and until the final
downfall of Napoleon. During his army life he was many
of the prominent men of that day; among them were the Duke
of Wellington, the hero of Waterloo, and his much beloved La
Fayette. The year after he was released from service
(1816), he united in marriage with Miss Eva Weimer
and with her resided in Hoffen, until 1837, when he embarked
for America. Upon his arrival in this country he
located in Lake Twp., where he spent 34 years of his life.
In October, 1870, his faithful wife died. After the
death of his wife he went to live with his son George
(our subject) and with him remained until Feb. 27, 1881,
when he was called to his final home, at the age of 87
years. Early in life he associated himself with the
Lutheran Church and continued a faithful member to the end.
George Frank, the subject of this sketch, was born in
Alsace, France, May 2, 1829, and in 1837 came to Stark Co.,
with his parents. He attended the common schools of
his neighborhood, where he acquired a good education, and at
the age of 21 he engaged in farming for himself, and in this
continued for 10 years. In 1850, he engaged in the
stock business, dealing in sheep, wholly, and has been
engaged in the same up to the present time. In 1850 he
married Miss Mary Bushong, of Lake Twp. From
that union there has been six children, four of whom are
living, viz. - Emeline, Milton G., William J., and
John C. Mr. and Mrs. Frank are devout church
members; he is a Democrat in politics, and has been
identified with many positions of trust, which he faithfully
filled.
Source 1 : History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 -
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ISAAC
FRANK, a stock-feeder and shipper; Lake; is a
son of John Frank, whose sketch appears in this work.
Our subject was born in Stark Co., Ohio, May 31, 1834.
The early years of his life were passed on the farm, where
he remained until he was 22 years of age; he then rented
farms for five years in Lake Tp. In 1859 he began
feeding sheep, and continued to buy and feed for three
years, when he began shipping, and has continued in that
business up to the present time. He has been very
successful, and owes his success largely to the manner in
which he feeds his sheep. Mr. Frank has one of
the best, if not the best , sheep farms in the
State of Ohio. He has also been engaged extensively in
farming. In 1855 he was united in marriage to Miss
Mary, daughter of John Moore, of Springfield,
Summit Co., and from that marriage there have been two
children - Magaret J. and Lewis E. Mr.
Frank is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge No. 83,
Akron. See NOTE 1
Source 1 : History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 -
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JOHN
FRANK, retired; Lake; was born in Washington Co.,
Pa., May 20, 1806; his parents George and Margaret
(Hewitt) Frank, were natives of the above-named county
in Pennsylvania, and in 1809 came across the country to
Ohio, settling on 160 acres, then in the wilderness of Lake
Twp., and it was on this farm that he lived until he retired
from the farm. The last few years preceding his death
were spent in Greensburgh. He died in 1854, aged 76
years. John Frank passed the early yeas of his
life at farm labor, obtaining but little education. At
the age of 22 he left home for the purpose of earning some
money to enable him to lay the foundation for wealth and
prosperity, which he afterward reached. He worked by
the month for a short time, subsequently farmed the
homestead, and then bought 100 acres of land in Lake Twp.,
and there lived several years. He then bought 180
acres, where he lived until he retired from farming.
In 1860 he engaged in the stock business, both buying,
selling and feeding. He is considered one of the best
sheep men of the county. In 1828 he united in marriage
with Miss Margaret Thompson, of Lake Twp., an
estimable lady, who bore him seven children, six of whom are
living - Keziah, Isaac, Mary A., David, John and
Milton. Mrs. Frakdied in 1854, and in 1857 he
married Miss Sevilla Reynolds, who bore him one child
- Elva; she resides at home. Mr. and Mrs.
Frankare devout members of the Reformed Church. In
politics he is a Democrat and a stalwart of the party.
Source 1 : History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881 -
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NOTES:
Note 1:
Isaac Frank aged 26 yrs. along with wife, Mary aged 25
yrs. and children Margaret J. Frank aged 4 yrs.& Everett aged 10/12
yr. can be found in 1860 census Union Twp., Stark Co., OH - Film
Series M653 Roll 1038 Page 391 - Dwelling 393 Family 392
Along with them is Mary Bolender aged 14 yrs.
Found again in 1870 Census Lake Twp., Stark Co., Ohio with Mary
S. aged 35, Margret J. aged 14 & Lewis E. aged 10.
Found again in 1880 Census Lake Twp., Stark Co., Ohio with Mary
aged 45, and Margarett aged 23.
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