Early Settlers

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. This information should be considered only as a starting point for more research. You can verify a surname and the township information by contacting the Stark County District Library. If you contact the Stark County library about anyone on this page, please be sure to mention the township name along with the surname.

Early Bethlehem Township Settlers

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

Early Canton Township Settlers

Jacob Aultman-landowner 1805 *
Boltz-trustee 7 Apr 1838
George Breysacher-trustee 7 Apr 1838
J. R. Bucher-founder Imperial Plow Works
Peter Chance-Early farmer
Samuel Coulter-first city of Canton postmaster 1808
Garrett Crusen-built tavern in city of Canton 1806
J. Danner-founder Imperial Plow Works
J. B. Estep-clerk Apr 1852
Daniel Gottshall-trustee 7 Apr 1838
John Harris-Early farmer
J. Hartman-treasurer
Wendel Holwick-landowner 1813 *
Peter Kaufman-trustee 7 Apr 1838
Abraham Kroft-opened first store in the city of Canton 1807
B. F. Leiter-city of Canton mayor Apr 1852
James F. Leonard-owned first brick building in city of Canton 1807
Abraham Lind-trustee 7 Apr 1838
Thomas Loyd-Early farmer
Arnold Lynch-recorder 7 Apr 1838
J. R. Matthews-Early farmer
John Myers-city of Canton mayor 7 Apr 1838
J. Myers-Early farmer
Jonathan Oldfield-marshall
John Shorb-opened second store in the city of Canton 1807
Henry Slusser-added to the city of Canton plat 1836
John Slusser-trustee 7 Apr 1838
Eli Sowers-trustee 7 Apr 1838
Harmon Stidger-trustee 7 Apr 1838
Isaac Stripe-owned land in city of Canton 1806
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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