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* Source 1 : History of Stark County: with an outline sketch of
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Chicago: Baskin & Battey, 1881
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Chicago - Chapman Bros. - 1892
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| LANDFEAR
& MILLER, hardware, stoves and tinware, Canal Fulton.
This house was establised in 1879, by a partnership between
F. W. Landfear and John Buck, who were
associated together until the spring of 1881, when Buck
retired and Charles C. Miller became a partner, under
the firm name of Landfear & Miller; although they
have been established only a short time, they are doing a
large and increasing business, and are honorable and
progressive business men; they are making a specialty in
stoves, tinware and general jobbing business, which line
they are doing the leading trade. F. W. Landfear
is a native of Portage Co., Ohio; he learned his trade in
Bedford, Cuyahoga Co., commencing at the age of 18. In
1875, he started in a business venture at Peninsula, Summit
Co., and was in the hardware, tin and stove business there
for four years. In 1879, he came to Canal Fulton and
embarked in trade there, where he has since resided.
He was married, in 1876, to Miss M. R. Cook, of
Cuyahoga County; they have one child, Lucius R. Mr.
Landfear is a member of the Knights of Honor.
Charles C. Miller is a son of Abraham and Sophia (Humbert)
Miler; his father, Abraham Miller was born in
Lawrence Township; he was a son of Henry Miller, one
of the pioneers of the township. Abrahama Miller
was a farmer, and largely interested in horticultural
pursuits; he owned a farm of 150 acres at the time of his
death, 50 acres of which was in orchards; he was one of the
largest fruit-growers in the township, making a specialty in
peaches and apples; at the time of his death, he was engaged
in the grocery trade in Canal Fulton; he died in July, 1875,
leaving seven children - Lucy J., Henry A. (a
resident of Ft. Wayne, Ind.), Emma Ridenour (of
Massilon), Curtis J., Louis (deceased), Charles C.
and Flora. Charles C. was born in Lawrence
Township in 1857, and has always been identified with his
native town; he formed his first business partnership and
venture as mentioned above, and starts in life with
flattering promises of success. |
| JOHN
P. LAWRENCE, farmer; P. O. North Lawrence; is a son
of Philip and Katherine (Hartz) Lawrence, natives of
Prussia, who were emigrants to America in 1844, and soon
after settled in Lawrence Township, where they have since
resided; they have two children - Jacob, a resident
of Wayne County; and John P., the subject of this
sketch. He was born in Germany, but, since the
coming of his father to Lawrence Township, has been a
resident there, with the exception of one year. Mr.
Lawrence has been engaged in farming all of his life, at
which he he engages his whole attention; he has 111 acres of
improved land, situated in the western portion of the
township, adjoining Wayne County; he has always taken a
leading hand in educational affairs; was Clerk of the Board
of Education in the township, and has also been Township
Trustee, serving at the present time his third term.
He was married, in 1861, to Miss Elina Gesaman,
daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Reichard) Gesaman, who
were pioneer settlers of the township. Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence have a family of eight children - Emma |
JAMES
L. LEEPER, M. D., formerly a physician of marked
talent and ability, whose life was brought to a close
January 1, 1888, resided in Perry Township and was brought
into close and kindly relations with his patients throughout
Stark County. His warm heart and generous sympathies
added to the good feeling inspired by his professional
culture and practical skill and he had a large following and
many sincere friends.
Dr. Leeper was born Aug. 27, 1816, in Virginia,
and was the son of William and Ellen Leeper. He
spent his boyhood years in his native State, and was
seventeen years of age when he accompanied his parents on
their removal to Carroll County, this State. He gained
his early education in the district schools, and, later in
life, having determined to follow the profession of a
physician, he read medicine, and for one year practiced with
Dr. Abbott at Massillon. Thence he removed to
Navarre, where he was engaged successfully for thirty years,
and was one of the most prominent physicians in the county.
During his later years, Dr. Leeper came to the farm
in this township, it being his intention to retire from
active practice, bout, nevertheless, was frequently called
upon to prescribe for people who were ill.
Our subject departed this life January 1, 1888.
He was a man who was widely and favorably known in this
county, and possessed many friends among the people.
The work to which he gave his attention during the last
years of his active life was familiar to him, his youth
having been spent upon a farm. He was a prominent
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and led a
conscientious Christian life. In his political
relations, he was a stanch Republican, and was also well
known as a local temperance lecturer, being a strong
advocate of that worthy cause. The marriage of Dr.
Leeper with Miss Sophia Meigs was solemnized July
10, 1837. She was born in Marietta, this State, May
13, 1817, and was the daughter of Solomon and Sarah
(Hutchinson) Dickey, natives respectively of Virginia
and New England. Mrs. Leeper was given her
Christian name in honor of the wife of Gov. Meigs.
She was orphaned by the death of her mother when two
years of age, and when attaining her eighteenth year her
father died. She was given an excellent education, and
upon her marriage with our subject was well fitted to
preside over the home of that worthy gentleman.
To Dr. and Mrs. Leeper was born a daughter, who
died in infancy. They have an adopted son, George
C., whom they reared from infancy. He is now a
prominent citizen of Perry Township, and married Mary
Mooke, by whom he became the father of four children:
James L., Georgie M., Rex and Nellie.
Mrs. Leeper holds a high position in the esteem of the
residents of this county, and her host of warm friends hope
that she may be spared to them for many years. Like
her husband, she is also a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and endeavors in her everyday life to carry out the
teachings of the Holy Writ.
At his death, Dr. Leeper left a valuable estate,
comprising one hundred and ninety acres, and which is one of
the finest farms in the township, containing many
substantial improvements, an attractive residence, and all
the modern conveniences in the way of farm buildings.
His fame and popularity as a physician extended beyond the
limits of the county, and his genial, cordial manners gained
for him the friendship of all who were associated with him,
whether in business or social life. He was self-made
in the truest sense of that term, and we take pleasure in
placing before our readers a sketch of so worthy a
gentleman. |
| BENJAMIN
LEIHTY, coverlet-weaver; P. O. New Berlin; was born
in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 330, 1811. His parents,
John and Mary (Bassler) Leihty, were natives of
Switzerland, and came to the Keystone State, where the
father was engaged in farming, and there lived up to the
time of his death. Our subject spent his youth on the
farm, and obtained his education in the common schools.
At the age of 17, he was apprenticed to a coverlet-weaver to
learn the trade, and served two years at the same. He
then worked at the trade for two years, and in 1832 came to
Ohio, settling in Stark Co., and after remaining there three
years removed to Bristol, and was there about nine years.
During this time he had started a shop, and employing
several men. He then settled on a farm in Jackson
Twp., and remained on the same until 1861, when he removed
to New Berlin, and has remained there ever since. In
1836 he was married to Sarah, daughter of Samuel
Schlott, of Lancaster Co., Pa. She died in 1858
and he soon after married Susan Myers, of Canton Twp.
From the first marriage there were five sons, three of whom
are living - Daniel, a physician; W. H. and
Jacob, all residents of Illinois. The five sons
enlisted, the oldest one being promoted to First Lieutenant,
and died in New Orleans. From the second marriage
there are two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Leihty
are members of the Evangelical Church. |
| ANDREW
LYTLE, farmer; P. O. Canal Fulton; is a son of
Andrew and Jane Preston Lytle, his father a native of
Pennsylvania and his mother a native of Maryland; were
married in Fayette Co., Penn., where they lived for a few
years subsequent. In 1812, his father and his brother
William came to Lawrence Township and cut off an acre
of timber from the northeast corner of Sec. 8, and,
after building a log house upon it, they returned to
Pennsylvania. In 1813, he rented a farm in Beaver Co.,
Penn., and worked it until 1817, when he came to Lawrence
Township with his family, consisting of five children, and
settled down upon their land; here the worthy couple
successfully cleared and improved their land, and lived to
enjoy some of the well earned fruits of industry. Out
of a family of eleven children, the following now survive:
Robert F., a resident of Lawrence Township for many
years, but now living in Chippewa Twp., Wayne Co.; Maria
Preston, of La Grange Co., Ind.; and the subject of this
biography, Andrew, Jr., was born in Beaver Co.,
Penn., in 1816, and, upon his father's farm in Lawrence
Township, found ample work for his youthful days in helping
to clear and cultivate the land. He is familiar with
the growth and development of the community from its early
days, and relates many interesting tales of pioneer life.
He learned the carpenter's trade when 14 years of age, and
passed fourteen years in the busy plying of that branch of
industry. In 1850, he married Elizabeth, a
daughter of John and Eleanor Richey, early settlers
of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Richey were
married in Pennsylvania, and settlers of Lawrence Township
in 1819, locating upon the farm now in possession of our
subject; they resided there for many years, engaged in
cultivating and improving; he was accidentally killed while
on a trip to Pennsylvania, but his wife still survives, a
resident of Illinois. Since his marriage, Mr. Lytle
has cultivated the soil with profitable returns. His
long residence in the township and his honorable Christian
life render him a valuable and respected citizen. He,
as is also his wife, is a member of the Presbyterian Church
of long standing. They have had four children -
Leeman H. and Horace Willialrd, living; and
Frank H. and May B., deceased. |
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