Portrait and Biographical Record of Stark County, Ohio; Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, Together with Biographies and Portrait of All the Presidents of the United States (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 Excerpt: ...day, and took up their abode in a log cabin in the woods of Bethlehem Township. They passed through the usual amount of hardships which fell upon the pioneers, but eventually succeeded in placing under excellent cultivation the fertile tract of land, which constantly increased in value in proportion to the improvements placed upon it from time to time. In the father's death, which occurred in 1846, the county lost one of her early and best citizens. Politically, he was a supporter of the Democratic party, and was in favor of all things that would in any way elevate society and contribute to the happiness and well-being of the people. Samuel Noftsinger of this sketch grew to manhood in the enjoyment of fair school privileges and under home training that developed the vigor of mind and body. He recalls the days when the houses of the neighbors were few and scattering, and what may be called pioneer labor was still done in the vicinity of his home. November 29, 1855, Mr. Noftsinger and Miss Charlotte Nicholas, who was born in this county, March 26, 1837, were united in marriage. The lady was a daughter of Amos and Charlotte (Vandorston) Nicholas, natives of the Keystone State, whence they" removed in an early day to this county and resided in Bethlehem Township. To our subject and his excellent wife have been born eleven children, nine of whom are living, namely: Eliza; Catherine married tieorge Beck; Emma married Hiram Friend; Austin married Emma Bollinger; Ida, James, Ella, John and Alpheus; while two died in infancy unnamed. The original of this sketch took up his abode on his present farm in the fall of 1868, and has since been a resident upon it. His career has been distinguished by rare energy, stability of character and prompt and systematic busine...

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Imprint:	Rarebooksclub.com
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Chapman Publishing Company
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-1-231-05187-0
Barcode:	9781231051870
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	1-231-05187-6

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