The Garverick Families of Morrow County, Ohio

JOSHUA GARVERICK, farmer; P. O. Whetstone; is the eldest of the children born to John and Rachel (Ruhl) Garverick; the former was born in York Co., Pa., March 24

1805, and was married Dec. 20, 1832. Mrs. Garverick was born April 11, 1812. They emigrated to the West in 1833, and lived in Johnsville one year, when they located in the north part of Congress Tp., where he had previously entered 160 acres of land, which he cleared, it being covered with timber; he then had only one horse to work with, but exchanged with a neighbor, who had an ox team, and thus they managed to get along. Their cows died, and they had many difficulties to encounter, such as are only experienced by pioneers. Although having but little to begin with, yet he succeeded in obtaining 400 acres of land; he died Jan. 27, 1872, having raised a family of six children, who are among the substantial citizens of this county. Joshua was 22 years of age when he began upon his own responsibility; Jan. 20, 1856, he was married to Margaret Bordner, who was born in Perry Tp., and a daughter of Henry and Margaret (Haws) Bordner, of York Co., Pa. After Mr. Garverick was married he lived several years in Bloomfield Tp., renting land; in 1866 he purchased eighty acres of the homestead farm, to which he has since added by purchase, until lie now has 120 acres. They have eight children — Ellen, Mary A., Jason, Milton, Melrow, Bertha, Homer and Loyd. Mr. Garverick is a member of the Reformed Church, and was born Nov. 4, 1833.

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JOHN R. GARVERICK, merchant; Whetstone; has been identified with this county since its erection, being the third of a family of nine children, and was born here Feb. 26, 1838. His parents, John F. and Rachel (Ruhl) Garverick were born and raised in York Co., Pennsylvania. John R. began for himself, when 23 years of age, and farmer for three years, with good success; he then relinquished this and went into mercantile business at West Point, where be has since remained, doing business under the firm name of J. R. Garverick & Co. His first partner was his father, who died in 1872; the vacancy was filled by his youngest brother, and the business has been continued under the same name. Their trade has always been of a satisfactory nature, and so continues; they keep a general stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, queensware, notions, etc.; in connection with their store, they have the Post Office, Mr. Garverick having officiated as PostMaster since 1874. The success of the firm is due to their business tact. Mr. Garverick was married Jan. 13, 1861, to Catharine, daughter of Jacob and Catharine Snyder, who was born June 7, 1838, in what is now Morrow Co. By this union eleven children have been born, seven of whom are living — Mary E., Alla, Webster, Chester, EinmaM., Ira W. and John W. Himself and wife are members of the German Reformed Church.

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EDWARD R. GARVERICK, merchant; Whetstone; is the eighth of a family of nine children, and was born Sept. 6, 1851, in Morrow Co., Ohio. He is the youngest son of John F. Garverick, and when fourteen years old commenced clerking in his fathers store; at the death of his father in 1872, he obtained a half interest in the business, to which he had become strongly attached. He was married July 3, 1872, to Arminda E., daughter of Eli and Rebecca Bortner. She was born April 26, 1851, in this county; three children have blessed this happy union; Violet N., Walter E. and Morgan W. He is a member of the German Reformed Church, and his wife belongs to the Disciple Church. He owns an interest in two farms, besides being the junior partner in the firm of J. R. Garverick & Co., at West Point; being an energetic man in business affairs, and although young in years, he is old in experience.

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PETER H. GARVERICK, farmer; P. O., Whetstone; stands prominent among the many substantial farmers and reliable citizens of this township; he was born in York Co., Penn., Feb. 19, 1822. His father, Peter Garverick, was born and raised, in Pennsylvania, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Catharine Hosier; his father was a farmer, although he worked at the carpenter trade part of the time; emigrated to what is now Morrow Co., Ohio, in 1834, and settled on heavily. wooded land, and now has the satisfaction of looking back over a well spent and useful life. On arriving at his majority, Mr. Garverick learned the blacksmith trade, and followed it for ten years, when he abandoned it for the pursuit of farming. He was married, April 8, 1849, to Caroline Bowman, by whom he had two children, one, Jacob B., is living. His wife died Sept. 13, 1863, and he then married Elizabeth Miller; two children were born — Mary J. and Edward T.; his second wife died Dec. 15, 1867, and he was married the third time, uniting, January 25, 1869, with Mrs. Cassy Tshuty, who had two children — Henry J. and Elizabeth W. By this marriage, four children have been born, three of whom are living — William T., Franklin P., and Louisa M. Mr. Garverick is much respected and honored in his community; he has been called upon to perform the duties of Assessor for thirteen years, and Trustee for nearly twenty years, besides filling other local offices. He owns a good farm and has a pleasant home, and is in the enjoyment of its comforts.

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JACOB B. GARVERICK, school teacher; Whetstone; is the eldest son of Peter H. Garverick, and was born March 21, 1851, in Morrow Co., Ohio; he commenced teaching school when 18 years old, and has taught every winter and one summer since. Not content with the education he received in the common district schools, he attended several terms where he could secure all the advantages offered by higher institutions. His professional duties have been limited to the school at West Point, with two exceptions, and, although other districts desire him, he still clings to the village school. He was married Oct. 2, 1873, to Rebecca M., daughter of John F. and Rachel Garverick. This union has been blessed with four children, three of whom are living. Charles W., Silva E. and Newton Z. Both are Christians, and have many friends. He owns an interest in a farm, on which he works during the summer, and his prospects of success in life are quite flattering.

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LEVI F. GARVERICK, farmer; P. O. Whetstone; is the youngest of a family of seven children, and was born in York Co., Pa., Aug. 22, 1820; his parents, George and Charlotte (Fraser) Garverick, were natives of York Co., and of German extraction; his father was a farmer, but worked some in a still-house which he owned; at his father’s death, in 1838, Levi commenced doing for himself, having learned the carpenters’ trade, which he followed until his marriage, and since that time has been a farmer. He worked at his trade for two years in York Co., when he went to Center Co., in that State, and remained for three years; in company with a friend, he walked to what is now Morrow Co., Ohio, and after a short residence, returned to Center Co., in order to complete arrangements for making Ohio his future home, and while on this errand he was married to Sophia, daughter of Nicholas and Mary Vennathy; she was born March 23, 1820, and they were married June 27, 1848; they soon after came to this State, moving in a one-horse wagon; he bought eighty acres of land, which he has ever since been clearing and improving. By their marriage seven children have been born, five of whom are living— Emeline, William, George W., Elizabeth R. and Amos. Mr. Garverick and wife are members of the German Reformed Church.

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