John Correll and his wife Elizabeth Lind brought their family overland from Adams County, Pennsylvania, to Stark County and bought land in Plain Township; the 1881 history and a 1892 sketch of a grandson date the arrival to 1834, while the 1892 sketch of his son Josiah says 1824. John died in 1859 and Elizabeth in March 1875, and they raised twelve children. Their son Samuel ran a tannery at Harrisburg for more than twenty years before buying out the other heirs and farming the homestead, and their youngest, Josiah, born in Plain Township in 1836, farmed there, fed and sold horses, and owned houses in Canton. Samuel's son Samuel L. Correll farmed the 162-acre home place in 1892, and Josiah's son Edwin Sherman Correll taught school for seven years before farming 132 acres at Middle Branch, where he built a large stock barn in 1909. Every fact below is cited to a public-domain Stark County history.
Where the family starts
John Correll and Elizabeth (Lind) Correllborn 1788Most recent in our records
Edwin Sherman Correllborn 1864Tap a name to jump to that person.
Brought the family to Plain Township
Tanner at Harrisburg, then farmer in Plain Township
SAMUEL CORRELL, farmer; P. O. Canton; is the second in a family of twelve children born to John and Elizabeth (Lind) Correll, who were natives of Carroll Co., Md., where John was engaged in the distilling business, and farming. In 1813 he removed to Adams Co., Pa., and engaged in farming, which business he carried on until 1834, when he removed to Stark Co., settling on a farm in Plain Tp., where Samuel now resides. He remained on this farm until death removed him from the midst of many friends, who keenly felt the loss of his amiable disposition and true manliness. Samuel, our subject, was born in Adams Co., Pa., March 10, 1815, and his childhood was spent on the farm, where he received his education in the common schools of his native county, and when 19 years of age came to Ohio with his parents. The year following, he apprenticed himself to the tanner's trade, serving an apprenticeship of two years. He then worked as journeyman for a short time, and established a business in Harrisburg, this county, where he remained twenty-four years. Ho then removed to the farm where he now lives, (it being 1861). In 1840 he married Miss Lucetta, daughter of John and Julia Depuy, of Stark Co. From that marriage there have been seven children, five of whom are living — - John H., William W., Elizabeth E., JuliaI., and Samuel. Mr. Correll is a stanch Republican, and has held many township offices in a Democratic township.
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Farmer and horse dealer, Plain Township
JOSIAH CORRELL. Many pleasant homes are seen throughout the extent of Stark,1, County, some of which are of more than ordinary beauty, either in architectural designs or surroundings. Among those in Plain Township which are commodious and convenient is that of Josiah Correll, whose substantial residence is set in the midst of a neatly trimmed lawn, which makes of it one of the most beautiful places in the county. It is furnished in accordance with the taste of the occupants, and displays the presence of refined womanhood in its arrangement.
A native of this township, our subject was born on section 15, the date thereof being November 19, 1836. His father, John Correll, was born in Adams County, Pa., in 1788, and was of German descent, the first representatives having come to this country from Alsace, and settled in Pennsylvania. The father of our subject came with his family of ten children to this county- in 1824, the trip, which was made overland, consuming two weeks. Here he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land on the southwest quarter of section 34, on which the only improvements were a log cabin and barn. He was a hard worker, andere long had placed the entire amount under good tillage, and his well-directed efforts resulted in supplying his family with a comfortable home and many enjoyments. He was a member of the Christian Church, and aided in the organization of the church in Canton, and toward the erection of the building gave material support. His death occurred at the age of seventy-one years, three months and ten days. He was a Democrat in politics until the appearance of the Republican party, when he joined its ranks.
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Farmer on the old home place; son of Samuel
Teacher, then stock farmer at Middle Branch; son of Josiah
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