Stark County, Ohio

Abstracted from the book 'Combination atlas map of Stark County, Ohio' reprint of 1875 ed. Submitted by Leslie Edwards from Stark County Recorder's Office records.

NOTE: The information was given to the author by longtime residents of each township and is based entirely on that person's memories so take the info with a grain of salt. HOWEVER...you can verify a surname and info by writing the Stark Co library.

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Early Bethlehem Township Settlers

1. William Albin-commissioner 1816
2. Allman-owned farm
3. Ebenezer Allman-made entry in twp petition 1816
4. Aquilla Carr-first twp. marriage, to Nelly
5. Richard Carter-Quaker who settled in twp. 1802
6. J. W. Condy-made entry in twp petition 1816
7. Joshua Condy-son-in-law of Richard Carter
8. Jonathan Condy-layed out village of Bethlehem
9. James Gaff-built ballot box
10. Richard S. Goe-a Swedenborgian, early minister
11. James Grounds-taught first school in Bethlehem twp.
12. George Kehn-made entry in twp petition 1816
13. Kline-housekeeper for Condy and four children
14. Klingle-opened first store
15. James Klingle-son of Mr. Klingle, from Sugar Creek twp.
16. Kreighbaum-made entry in twp petition 1816
17. John Kryder-commissioner 1816
18. John Shalter-made entry in twp petition 1816
19. Mathias Shepler-representative to 25thCongress 1837-1839
20. Nicholas Stump-made entry in twp petition 1816
21. Elias Young-land owner

Early Canton Township Settlers

1. Jacob Aultman-landowner 1805 *
2. Boltz-trustee 7 Apr 1838
3. George Breysacher-trustee 7 Apr 1838
4. J. R. Bucher-founder Imperial Plow Works
5. Peter Chance-Early farmer
6. Samuel Coulter-first city of Canton postmaster 1808
7. Garrett Crusen-built tavern in city of Canton 1806
8. J. Danner-founder Imperial Plow Works
9. J. B. Estep-clerk Apr 1852
10. Daniel Gottshall-trustee 7 Apr 1838
11. John Harris-Early farmer
12. J. Hartman-treasurer
13. Wendel Holwick-landowner 1813 *
14. Peter Kaufman-trustee 7 Apr 1838
15. Abraham Kroft-opened first store in the city of Canton 1807
16. B. F. Leiter-city of Canton mayor Apr 1852
17. James F. Leonard-owned first brick building in city of Canton 1807
18. Abraham Lind-trustee 7 Apr 1838
19. Thomas Loyd-Early farmer
20. Arnold Lynch-recorder 7 Apr 1838
21. J. R. Matthews-Early farmer
22. John Myers-city of Canton mayor 7 Apr 1838
23. J. Myers-Early farmer
24. Jonathan Oldfield-marshall
25. John Shorb-opened second store in the city of Canton 1807
26. Henry Slusser-added to the city of Canton plat 1836
27. John Slusser-trustee 7 Apr 1838
28. Eli Sowers-trustee 7 Apr 1838
29. Harmon Stidger-trustee 7 Apr 1838
30. Isaac Stripe-owned land in city of Canton 1806
31. Bezaleel Wells-layed out city of Canton 1806, from Steubenville OH

Early Jackson Township Settlers

1. Samuel Bachtel-moved to township 1819, Justice
2. J. C. Balmer-early settler 1815
3. John Beatty-farm owner since 1820, born 1780
4. Isaac Bowman-early settler 1815, Quaker
5. Richard Breed-early settler 1817, died 1828
6. Thomas Carmichael-first twp school teacher
7. Isaac Clay-early settler 1815
8. Jacob Click-first election held at his cabin 1815
9. Jacob Estleman-layed out village of McDonaldsville
10. Jacob Ettleman-early settler 1815
11. John Lind-of Canton built first brick church in twp, 1834
12. John Lutz-early settler 1815
13. Samuel Lutz-early settler 1815
14. James McConnell-builder of first grist and sawmill 1822
15. B. Michener-early teacher
16. George Miller-early settler 1815
17. Thomas Reed-early settler 1817, died 1824
18. Daniel Richmond-early settler 1815 Quaker
19. Henry Shoemaker-early settler 1815
20. Nathaniel Skinner-early settler 1815
21. Daniel Slanker-builder of first grist and sawmill 1822
22. Michael Spronkle-first blacksmith
23. Richard Williams-early settler 1815 Quaker

Early Lake Township Settlers

1. Cornelius Aultman-born Greentown
2. Martin Bachtel-Early settler
3. E. Ball-born Greentown
4. Ephraim Ball-started foundry 1835 in Greentown
5. Birch-Luthern minister 1874
6. Jacob Brown-Early settler
7. Camp-Early settler
8. George Cooks-born Greentown
9. James Drennen-member of County Board 1816
10. John Fryberger-Early settler
11. S. S. Geib-justice sworn in 1835
12. Henry Grove-Hartville trader
13. John Houghton-justice sworn in 1835
14. Squire Houghten-Hartville trader
15. Housely-owned steam grist mill
16. Henry Kramer-inn keeper
17. John Kryder-member of County Board 1816
18. James Latimer-member of County Board 1816
19. D. F. Machamier-store keeper in Cario
20. George Machaner-Early settler
21. Markley-Early settler
22. Jacob Miller-born Greentown
23. John Miller-born 1784
24. Lewis Miller-born Greentown
25. Joseph Moore-Early settler
26. Joseph Moore-election held at his house 29 June 1816
26. John Moreheart-Early settler
28. Myer-Early settler, with brother, laid out Uniontown 1816
29. Pontius-Early settler
30. Peter Ream-Early settler
31. Leonard Raber-opened sandstone quarry
32. Henry Schwartz-Early settler, built distillerly
33. Joseph Shallenberger-born 1801, laid out town of Hartville in 1830
34. Daniel Shreves-built water mill
35. Simon Snyder-started hamlet of Cario
36. John Willis-Hartville trader
37. Wise-Early settler

Early Lawrence Township Settlers

1. James Adams-Presbyterian minister
2. William Albin-twp. trustee
3. Jeremiah Atkinson-settler 1810/1811
4. James Barber-settled in 1811, from Virginia
5. Bigelow-traveling doctor
6. Joseph Campbell-twp. trustee
7. Stephen Cassel-teacher 1818
8. William Christmas-layed out town of Fulton in 1826
9. Henry Clapper-bought land 1808
10. John Clapper-father of Henry Clapper, died 1809
11. Michael Critz-first male born in twp.
12. William Critz-settler 1810/1811
13. John Evans-settler 1810/1811
14. Richard Hardgrove-settler 1810/1811, twp. constable
15. Amanda Harris-first female born in twp.
16. John Harris-settler Oct 1808
17. Stephen Harris-settler Oct 1808
18. Phil Hartony-settled 1812
19. Joseph Hobson-twp. overseer of the poor
20. Jacob Kirk-Justice of Jackson twp.
21. John Kirk-settled in 1854
22. Jacob Kleek-twp. constable
23. J. H. Larwell-surveyed land 1807
24. James W. Lathrop-layed out town of Fulton in 1826
25. James F. Leonard-twp. clerk
26. Henry Lower-bought land 1808
27. Arnold Lynch-layed out town of Lawrence in 1852
28. Robert Lytle-settler 1810/1811, first election held at his cabin 1 Apr 1816
29. Philip McAre-twp. farmer
30. Philip McCue-layed out town of Lawrence in 1852
31. John McGaughey-settled 1812
32. Amaziah Meese-Fulton postmaster in 1828
33. John Meese-twp. supervisor
34. Matthew Metcalf-settler 1810/1811
35. John Morehead-Justice of Jackson twp.
36. William Myers-first permanent doctor in Milan 1832
37. Jacob Newman-chain carrier for 1807 survey
38. Alexander Porter-surveyed first twp. road
39. Richard Porter-settler
40. Elijah Roberts-killed by falling tree, buried at Milan
41. John Robinson-second Fulton postmaster 1830
42. Matthew Roland-settled in 1811, Justice *
43. Henry Stidger-opened first store in Milan 1827
44. John Sturgeon-built first building in Milan, son-in-law of Matthew Roland
45. Joseph Tritt-twp. fence viewer
46. George Veneman-twp. supervisor
47. Hugh S. Veneman-twp. property appraiser
48. George Wagoner-twp. supervisor, opened private school in Lawrence 1817
49. William Whitecraft-twp. overseer of the poor
50. Stephen Wiekin-twp. fence viewer

Early Lexington Township Settlers

1. David Bery-Quaker settler from Virginia 1805-1806
2. Zaccheus Biggs-surveyed township December 1799
3. Henry Chance-Captain of drill company 1846
4. Calvin Cutter-held Methodist meetings in his home
5. Rolla Day-opened first saw mill
6. Byron Elliot-opened second grist mill
7. Jeduthan Farnham-mail carrier
8. Jesse Feltz-Quaker settler from Virginia 1805-1806 and maintained local post office
9. Shadrach Feltz-son of Jesse
10. Forman-first mail carrier in town of Freedom
11. Nathan Gaskill-Quaker settler from Virginia 1805-1806
12. Nathan Gaskill-first justice (of the peace) 19 May 1817
13. John Grant-Quaker settler from Virginia 1805-1806
14. John Greer-tanner and Limavilles first Methodist class leader
15. Charles Hamlin-settler
16. William Heald-subdivided township 1805
17. David G. Hester-first postmaster in town of Freedom 1848
18. A. Holloway -first shingle roof house in Lexington 1808
19. Amos Holloway-Quaker settler from Virginia 1805-1806
20. Gideon Hughes-opened first store
21. G. M. Kingsbury-State assemblyman in 1843
22. William Kingsbury-vetern of War of 1812, also was postmaster
23. Morris-first house half mile west of Damascus 1818
24. Andy Murray-first school teacher in 1820
25. J. K. Pickett-school superintendent
26. Joseph Shreve-first physician
27. Zaccheus Stanton-Quaker settler from Virginia 1805-1806
28. John Stewart-held Methodist meetings in his home
29. Aaron Stratton-opened first grist mill
30. George Stroup-opened steam saw mill 1857
31. Daniel Votaw-first teacher
32. John Warner-justice (of the peace)
33. Isaac Winans-Mayor of Limaville 3 April 1841
34. William Crumbaugh Mayor of Mount Union*

Early Marlboro Township Settlers

1. Samuel Ellison-layed out town of Marlborough in 1827
2. James Gaff-second justice 1810
3. John Grant-lost an oxen to rattlesnake bite
4. Thomas Grant-shot 200 squirrels in 1827 contest
5. Dempsey Johnson-layed out town of Marlborough in 1827
6. J. F. Leonard-first justice in 1807
7. J. Loutzenheiser-first justice in 1807
8. McClure-surveyed for road 1807
9. John Meese-killed 180 wild turkeys
10. Moses Pennock-layed out town of Marlborough in 1827
11. William Pennock Jr.-layed out town of Marlborough in 1827
12. William Pennock Sr.-settled in 1813
13. George A. Rex-filed petition for a road 1807
14. Abraham Wileman-cut down first tree in 1806
15. George Wike-second justice in 1810

Early Nimishillen Township Settlers

1. Thomas Anderson-viewer
2. John Augustine-viewer
3. Christian Barger-first house in Harrisburg
4. Bollinger-owned land
5. John Bowers-settled on or before 1806
6. Edward Carroll-first Catholic
7. Samuel Connel-started tannery
8. John Eby-settled in 1807, built saw-gristmill 1810
9. Fred Finnet-layed out Louisville in 1833 with Henry Loutzenheiser
10. Gantz-Dunkard minister
11. Solomon Georges-started store
12. Andrew Gonganour-blacksmith
13. Louis Grois-Catholic pastor
14. Henry Hoover-built steam sawmill
15. George Ively-settled near Harrisburg in 1807
16. John H. Klippart-grain buyer, built warehouse
17. Lefong-owned land
18. Henry Lesh-killed by falling log at a raising
19. Adam Loutzenheiser-first white born in twp. 30 Jun 1808, twp. historian
20. Henry Loutzenheiser-first election at his house, layed out Louisville in 1833
21. Daniel Matthias-settled near Harrisburg in 1807, first justice of the peace
22. Jacob Matthias-layed out Harrisburg in 1830
23. A. Metz-fence viewer
24. Harmon Obenower-settled near Harrisburg in 1807
25. Samuel Petree-Louisvilles first postmaster 1835
26. Lewis Probst-teacher
27. John Reed-killed when Hoover's steam boiler exploded
28. Michael Ringer-fence viewer
29. David Rohn-early storekeeper in Harrisburg
30. Matthew Rowestrustee and supervisor
31. Adam Rupert-settled in 1807
32. John Rupert-settled near Harrisburg in 1807
33. John Rupert-trustee and supervisor
34. George Saner-settled near Harrisburg in 1807
35. Ulrich Shively-settled west of Louisville
36. Michael Stump-road surveyor
37. John Thomas-settled on or before 1806
38. Jacob Tombaugh-constable
39. John Warner-settled with his brothers in 1807
40. John Whipple-viewer
41. Henry Wintrode-township clerk
42. Wolf-opened tavern and store
43. Henry Wolf-built house with store and tavern in Louisville

Early Osnaburg Township Settlers

1. Franke Ake-settled in 1811
2. Bolser Augustine-early settler 1807
3. Abraham Bair-teacher 1822, ran sawmill 1843
4. Abraham Bair-early settler 1804-1807
5. David Bair-named town of Mapleton 1843
6. Rudolf Bair-first justice
7. Bossamon-early settler 1804-1807, Methodist minister
8. Peter Byers-built first gristmill 1814
9. Alexander Cameron-early settler 1807
10. Cameron-first class leader
11. Joseph Doll-husband of Polly Kitt
12. David Edwards-early settler 1804-1807
13. Michael Engle-early settler 1804-1807
14. Faust-German Reformed minister 1820
15. Michael Flora-settled prior to 1811
16. Handlin-cabinet maker
17. Hartford-doctor
18. Sheffer Hartman-settled prior to 1811
19. John Holly-first weaver
20. Hutchinson-minister in 1811
21. Jacob Kitt-early settler 1804-1807, wife Barbara, b. 1778, living in Huntington Co. IN
22. Jacob Kitt-first distillery
23. Polly Kitt-first white child born in twp. 1805 (female)
24. Christian Koontz-early merchant had 3 sons
25. Lambrick-Luthern minister
26. George Latimer-first white child born in twp. 1805 (male)
27. Robert Latimer-early settler 1804-1807
28. James Leeper-layed out town of Osnaburg in 1807
29. Henry Long-first blacksmith
30. Milligan-first funeral (female)
31. Minnich-Luthern meetings held in his home
32. William Mitchell-circuit rider in 1812
33. Samuel Mobley-petitioned for road 1815/1816
34. Peter Mottice-early settler 1804-1807
35. William Nailor-first election held in his house
36. William Nailor-second school master
37. Edward Otis-Baptist preacher
38. George Poe-early settler 1807
39. James Price-early settler 1804-1807
40. James Price-first tax collector
41. Thomas Scovey-settled prior to 1811
42. Henry Shull-settled prior to 1811
43. John Sluss-early settler 1804-1807, justice
44. Hocking Smith-first constable
45. George Snyder-postmaster
46. Studybaker-settler
47. Thomas-early settler 1804-1807
48. Robert Thompson-first school master
49. Jacob Troxell-settled prior to 1811
50. Weir-Luthern minister 1820
51. Whiteleather-doctor who owned a coal mining business
52. Douglas Wilson-settled in 1811
53. Ira Wood-physician

Early Paris Township Settlers

1. Robert Alexander-first storekeeper in town of Paris.
2. Daniel Bair-built one of the early grist mills in town of Paris.
3. Rudolph Bair-presented incorporation petition.
4. Daniel Berger-settled near Minerva Dam.
5. Bosserman-early settler.
6. Robert Estep-first physician in town of Paris.
7. Jacob Gerwig-has an eight year old orchard.
8. Conrad Henning-settled in 1809.
9. Hubbard-with Taylor kept first store in Minerva 1824.
10. Neidig-settled in 1808.
11. Peter Musser-early settler.*
12. Peter Oyster-first tanner.
13. Bennet Perdue-built a house in 1834.
14. Daniel Phil-first justice (of the peace) in town of Paris.
15. John Pool-took over ownership of Minerva store in 1829.
16. John Pool-with John Whitacre layed out town of Minerva winter of 1833-34.
17. John Pool-first guardian and deliverer of mail.
18. Rinehart-arrived c 1814 from Pittsburg.
19. Samuel Roads-sold land to Joseph Robard.
20. Joseph Robard-a frenchman who layed out the town of Robertsville in 1840.
21. Jacob Schmachtenberger-Early Minerva Justice of the Peace.*
22. Sponseller-early settler.
23. Taylor-with Hubbard kept first store in Minerva 1824.
24. John Unkefer-platted New Franklin abt 1830.
25. Jacob Wentz-early settler.
26. John Whitacre-minister arrived 19 Dec 1819.
27. John Whitacre-in 1820 built saw/flouring mill and distillery.
28. John Whitacre-with John Pool layed out town of Minerva winter of 1833-34.
29. Mahlon Whitacre-settled north of John Whitacre place in 1821.
30. Samuel Young-owned first tavern.

Early Perry Township Settlers

1. Lorin Andrews-president of Kenyon College, Colonel 4th Ohio
2. R. Andrews-early settler
3. J. Bahney-early settler
4. Jacob Bahney-early pioneer, city of Massillon
5. William S. Bahney-early pioneer, city of Massillon
6. F. Bechler-early land owner
7. John Bowman-early settler, from Pennsylvania, opened first tavern in Kendal
8. Isaiah Brown-early storekeeper
9. H. Bull-early prominent person
10. J. P. Burton-owned Massillon Furnace 1859
11. J. Calder-bank cashier, city of Massillon 1834
12. H. Castleman-early settler
13. A. Chapman-early storekeeper
14. Jacob Christian-early pioneer, city of Massillon
15. C. Coffin-early settler, ship carpenter
16. M. Collins-early Quaker
17. Garrett Crusen-cleared and plowed first farm
18. B. Cunninger-early settler
19. Benjamin Cunninger-built first cabin
20. Philander Dawley-opened school, city of Massillon
21. J. Duncan-early prominent person
22. James Duncan-had boat built 1822, layed out city of Massillon, canal collector
23. G. Earl-early prominent person
24. M. Folger-early settler, Captain, built gristmill 1814, open hotel Massillon
25. L. L. Foote-first lawyer, city of Massillon
26. Josiah Foster-first Methodist minister
27. M. Glasier-early settler
28. J. Heald-early Quaker
29. William Henry-Judge, storekeeper 1826
30. E. Hoay-early Quaker
31. David Humphrey-Colonel, sold sheep 1803
32. F. G. Huxthal-layed out city of Massillon
33. L. Huxthal-layed out city of Massillon
34. James Jacoby-early pioneer, city of Massillon
35. P. Jacoby-early settler
36. Justus-mill owner
37. J. B. Massillon-minister, city named after him
38. McLain-brothers who owned land, city of Massillon
39. John C. McKay-early tailor
40. Benjamin Meek-first election held at his cabin
41. R. D. Meek-early settler
42. J. Miller-opened hotel, city of Massillon, burned down 1853
43. J. Neely-early settler
44. M. Oswalt-early settler
45. Samuel Pease-second lawyer, city of Massillon 1831
46. N. Ray-second Justice of the Peace
47. M. Richammer-owned land, city of Massillon
48. J. Ross-early settler
49. Charity Rotch-wife of Thomas, born New Bedford Mass
50. Thomas Rotch-Quaker, built first sawmill 1812, layed out village of Kendal
51. O. N. Sage-Baptist minister 1836
52. S. Shorb-early settler
53. Skinner-ran woolen mill
54. Charles K. Skinner-early settler, born 1801
55. Francis Smith-first Justice of the Peace
56. Cyrus Spink-General, school teacher
57. J. Taylor-early Quaker
58. Henry Waggoner-early pioneer, city of Massillon
59. J. Waggons-early settler
60. G. W. Warner-Presbyterian minister 1836
61. Warwick-mill owner
62. F. Webb-owned farm 1875
63. Werntz-Catholic priest, city of Massillon 1844

Early Pike Township Settlers

1. George Allman-constable
2. Jacob Anspaugh-township fence viewer
3. Jacob Au-died in the Civil War
4. Henry Bordner-settled before 1812
5. Henry Bordner-first election held at his house 6 Mar 1815, Twp. overseer of the poor
6. Mathew Brothers-township fence viewer
7. James Chapin-township supervisor
8. Henry Clark-died in the Civil War
9. Jacob Crawford-26th Ohio Battery died
10. John Croft-postmaster 1855
11. Moses Darr-died in the Civil War+
12. Luthur Drury-owned forge 1818
13. William Eckler-township listener
14. Rachel Fetters-wife of Conrad Stiffler, early settler*
15. Amos Ginney-township trustee
16. Pitney Guest-Justice of the Peace 22 Jul 1815
17. Hazlett-early storekeeper
18. William Hickman-Co. D 107th Ohio died at Washington
19. Holloway-Methodist minister
20. Jeremiah Holm-Co. G 107th Ohio killed at Gettysburg
21. John Holm-married Elizabeth Shutt 1817-Luthern
22. Michael Holm-settled before 1812
23. William Holm-missing at Chancellorsville
24. Amos Jennings-founded Sparta 1820, built a mill
25. Michael Keefer-died in the Civil War
26. Joseph Keel Jr.-settled before 1812
27. Joseph Keel Sr.-settled before 1812
28. Reere Keel-died in the Civil War
29. Jacob Kerney-Early settler
30. Joseph Medill-Mayor of Chicago, born Pike Twp.
31. David Metzker-76th Ohio died at Pilot Knob, Missouri
32. Jacob Miller-first leader of class
33. John Miller-first conversion
34. Henry Mills-constable
35. George Reedy-missing at Chancellorsville
36. William Rider-second election held at his house 1816
37. Abraham Sheplar-township clerk
38. John Sherman-township overseer of the poor
39. Leonard Shroger-4th Ohio died
40. Elizabeth Shutt-married John Holm 1817
41. John Shutt-Early settler died age 97, township supervisor
42. Philip Siffert-settled before 1812
43. J. W. Smith-76th Ohio came home and died
44. Henry Stands-early farmer
45. B. T. Steiner-Capt. Co. D 107th Ohio shot at Gettysburg
46. Conrad Stiffler-early settler*
47. Abram Tant-township trustee
48. David Tant-died in the Civil War
49. Bazil Thompson-township treasurer
50. Harmon Vanderstan-township listener
51. Philip Weaver-tavern keeper 1826
52. George Young-Early settler died age 93

Early Plain Township Settlers

1. John Andrews-tanner
2. Bair-arrived in 1806
3. Bechtel-constable
4. John Bowers-tax collector in 1807
5. David Cunningham-arrived in 1807
6. Hugh Cunningham-Early settler 1805
7. Duffaw-arrived in 1806
8. David Eller-built church in 1809
9. Henry Everhard-petioned for road, built mill 1811
10. Everhards-arrived in 1807
11. Henry Friday-constable 1805
12. John Gaff-school director, clerk
13. Gaft-arrived in 1807
14. James Harry-school director
15. Abram Holm-tanner in 1820
16. Jacob Holm-store keeper 1812/1813
17. Jacob Hosler-arrived in 1807
18. Peter Loutsenheiser-school director
19. Jacob Loutzenheiser-moved to Plain twp. 1806
20. Sarah Loutzenheiser-born 5 Mar 1807
21. George Miller-arrived in 1806
22. Monin-woman owned coal mine
23. John Oberlin-owned coal mine
24. Christopher Palmer-arrived in 1806
25. G. A. Rex-built mill in 1810
26. Schick-opened store and post office
27. Shenanberger-arrived from Pennsylvania 1806
28. Spielmen-arrived in 1807
29. Stevens-school teacher in 1807
30. Stough-religious elder in 1806
31. A. Van Meter-built first saw/chopping mill in 1807
32. Henry Warner-arrived in 1806
33. Henry Wastler-arrived in 1806, first church built on his land
34. Weaver-arrived in 1807
35. Willaman-arrived in 1807
36. Peter Willaman-arrived in 1807
37. Adam Wise-store keeper 1819

Early Sandy Township Settlers

1. John Alexander-first Waynesburg school teacher
2. Job Allen-blacksmith 1816
3. Isaac Baumefas-first election held at his house
4. Mary A. Beatty-church member
5. Joshua Beer-preacher
6. Frederick A. Boegel-tailor 1819
7. John Bowman-owned land
8. Alpheus Brown-second Waynesburg school teacher
9. Alpheus Brown-first school teacher at Cameron school
10. John Brown-opened grist mill
11. James Carothers-fought in War of 1812
12. JohnChaddock-opened woolen mill
13. John Creighton Jr.-fought in War of 1812
14. John Creighton-settler in 1808
15. Adam Downing-child of James Downing Sr.
16. Hugh Downing-married 13 May 1813, Mary Hibbitt
17. Hugh Downing-child of James Downing Sr.
18. James Downing Jr.-fought in War of 1812
19. James Downing-father-in-law of Isaac Van Meter
20. James Downing Jr.-child of James Downing Sr. 1806
21. Sarah Downing-child of James Downing Sr.
22. Richard Elson-owned land
23. Benjamin Greathouse-fought in War of 1812
24. Joseph Handlin-opened saw mill
25. Joseph Handlin-layed out Waynesburg
26. James Hewitt-settler in 1808
27. James Hewitt-church member
28. William Hewitt-claimed to be first white child born in Twp. 31 Jan 1809
29. Mary Hibbitt-married 13 May 1813, Hugh Downing
30. William Knotts-settler in 1808
31. John Laughlin-second school teacher
32. John Laughlin-built a cabin 1813
33. William Lee-first school teacher
34. Barnard Mahon-store keeper
35. Mays-doctor
36. Thomas McCall-settled in 1818, twp. historian
37. James A. McClure-opened first tannery
38. Benjamin Miller-fought in War of 1812
39. Peter Mottice-church member
40. Henry Pickard-shoemaker 1817
41. D. Rappee-Canton physician
42. James Reeves-fought in War of 1812
43. James Reeves-settler in 1806
44. Daniel Shaeffer-bought land 1814
45. Daniel Shaeffer-hotel keeper
46. Philip Shaeffer-first person buried in Waynesburg graveyard
47. George Shultz-fought in War of 1812
48. Henry Shultz-fought in War of 1812
49. David Silver-church member
50. Robert Thompson-fought in War of 1812
51. William Thompson-settler in 1808
52. Isaac Van Meter-first settler, from Virginia 1805
53. John Van Meter-claimed to be first white child born in Twp. 1806-father Isaac
54. Morgan Van Meter-Methodist meetings held at his house
55. Veneman-Mrs, first death (woman) in November 1808
56. John Veneman-settler in 1808
57. Wagenholtz-Luthern preacher
58. William Withrow-first tax collector

Early Sugar Creek Township Settlers

1. David Balcolm-Co. F. 19th Ohio d 8 Jun 1864 Civil War
2. Robert Barr-from Tuscarawas twp. 1811
3. Abraham Bayles-settler 1813, died 1815
4. William A. Blecks-Co. A 104th Ohio died in Civil War 4 Sep 1862
5. Calvin Brewster-Justice of the Peace 1816
6. John Byel-early settler
7. Aquila Carr-early settler
8. Benjamin Carr-early settler
9. Joshua Carr-settler 1810
10. Michael Douds-early settler
11. Stephen Eldridge-settler 1811
12. Fetrow-settler 1814
13. B. Flexer-Co. K 163rd Ohio died in Civil War 18 Aug 1864*
14. Isaac Gardner-80th Ohio died in Civil War
15. Michael Graffe-Co. F 19th Ohio died in Civil War 1 Jan 1862
16. Celestius Groichone-died in Civil War Feb 1863
17. Ephraim Gross-lost a leg at Gettysburg
18. Adam Grounder-first election held at his cabin 1816
19. Grounds-first settler 1808
20. Samuel Hall-settler 1810
21. Frank Harmon-died in Civil War 16 May 1864
22. William Henry-performed Reed/Posner marriage
23. Daniel Hipsch-Co. F 19th Ohio died in Civil War 27 May 1862
24. Michael Hofaker-settler 1813
25. Jeremiah Hostetter-died in Civil War 1 Jan 1862
26. Peter Johnson-settler 1811
27. Michael Kayler-Co. F. 19th Ohio d 20 Jul 1864 Civil War
28. John Kreiling-Co. A 13th Ohio died in Civil War
29. J. H. Lenhart-Co. F. 19th Ohio d 15 Apr 1862 Civil War
30. William Lindsey-settler 1813
31. John Mason-from Fayette Co. PA 1811
32. Samuel Maury-Co. A 107th Ohio died in Civil War 3 Jul 1863
33. McFarren-early settler
34. George Meese-died in Civil War 3 Nov 1862
35. William Mitchell-Methodist minister 1811
36. Edward Otis-minister 1811
37. Patrick Pelson-early settler
38. Hamel Plouis-died in Civil War 18 Aug 1864
39. Mary Poser-married John Reed 13 April 1815
40. Jacob Posner-born 1813
41. Barbara Poyser-daughter of Joseph Poyser, died 1812
42. Joseph Poyster Sr.-constable, born 27 Feb 1798, from Fayette Co. PA 1811
43. Putnam-settler 1815
44. Jacob Reed-settler 1813
45. John Reed-son of Jacob Reed, b 1788 d 1871, married Mary Poser 13 April 1815
46. Benjamin Resh-lost an arm at Gettysburg
47. William Sherman-died in Civil War 21 May 1864
48. Alfred Siffert-Co. I 76th Ohio died in Civil War
49. Conrad Spergle-Co. A 104th Ohio died in Civil War
50. Thomas-settler 1811
51. J. M. Truby-owned land
52. B. F. Weimer-died in Civil War 31 Jan 1862
53. Welmer-settler 1815
54. Daniel F. Wyant-died in Civil War Jul 1864
55. Winfield S. Wyant-Co. F. 19th Ohio d 27 May 1864 Civil War

Early Tuscarawas Township Settlers

1. James Adams-first Presbyterian pastor
2. David Anderson-doctor 1832
3. Andrew Augustine-early settler 1808, house appraiser 1810
4. Henry Augustine-built first building 1808
5. Robert Barr-early settler 1810
6. John Boreland-school teacher
7. David Bowership-early settler 1810
8. William Byal-early settler 1810
9. Thomas Chapman-twp supervisor 1810
10. Isaac Charlton-early settler 1810
11. Henry Clapper-twp supervisor 1810
12. William Crites-fence viewer 1810
13. William Dean-held Methodist services at his cabin
14. Stephen Eldredge-early settler 1810
15. Thomas Eldredge-early settler 1810
16. William Eldredge-built a house in twp
17. Mary Forsythe-married Wesley Hatten
18. Jehiel Fox-school teacher 1812
19. Jacob Frey-Methodist preacher, layed out Greenville 1829
20. David Gaff-early settler 1808, twp trustee 1810
21. Mary Gouty-married Daniel Hoy
22. Stephen Harris-twp trustee, constable 1810
23. Wesley Hatten-married Mary Forsythe
24. Amanda Henry-second white child born in twp 1811
25. William Henry-early settler 1809, Justice of the Peace 1810
26. Charles Hoy-early settler 1809
27. Daniel Hoy-early settler 1809, Justice of the Peace 1810, married Mary Gouty
28. Seth Hunt-early settler 1810
29. Peter Johnson-early settler 1809, twp clerk 1810
30. James Latta-held Presbyterian services at his cabin
31. David Lawson-school teacher
32. Lotten-early settler 1810
33. Adam Lower-fence viewer 1810
34. John Mason-early settler 1809
35. John Noel-early settler 1810
36. Frederick Oberlin-early settler 1810
37. Edward Otis-early settler 1809
38. Adam Poe-fought Bigfoot (Indian) died 1842
39. Andrew Poe-fought Bigfoot (Indian)
40. Isaac Poe-early settler 1809
41. William Raynolds-County clerk 1810
42. John Ritter-died in 1811
43. Lewis Rogers-early settler 1810, opened a gristmill in 1812
44. Peter Slusser-built first building 1808, twp trustee 1810
45. Philip Slusser-built first building 1808
46. Samuel Slusser-first white child born in twp May 1810
47. John Warden-early settler 1809
48. Robert Warden-early settler 1809
49. Jonathan Winter-owned land

Early Washington Township Settlers

1. C. Black-with Bolton, bought out Hester and converted store to tavern
2. Z. Bolton-with Black, bought out Hester and converted store to tavern
3. John Duval-settled in northeast part of township
4. Amos Fawcett-owned land
5. Richard Fawcett-owned land
6. Matthias Hester-second storekeeper
7. Hilton-bought out Black and Boulton 1836
8. Robert Hilton-burned stock of whiskey and became temperate 1840
9. Ellis N. Johnson-settled in 1809, from Pennsylvania with John Meese
10. Ellis N. Johnson-first family in Mount Union city limits, 14 April 1824
11. Job Johnson-built house in 1830 and was postmaster
12. Ezekiel Marsh-settled in northeast part of township
13. John Meese-settled w/family in 1809 east of Mount Union
14. Vick Milhous-built house in 1838
15. J. Sharpless-owned land
16. Enoch Shreves-worked for Job Johnson in 1834
17. James Vaughn-shoemaker and first mail carrier

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