Andrew Pontius

As printed in 1881

ANDREW PONTIUS, farmer; P. O. Canton; whose portrait appears in this history as a representative of Plain Tp.'s leading citizens, is a son of Jacob and Rebecca (Essig) Pontius, who were natives of the Keystone State. Jacob was born in Union Co., and in 1816 he came to Stark Co., with his parents, who settled in Plain Tp. He obtained his education in the common schools, and was engaged in farming up to the time of his death. His widow survives him, and is living with her son, Andrew Pontius, in Plain Tp. They were the parents of three children, our subject being the second. He was born in Plain Tp., Stark Co., Ohio, Aug. 23, 1829. At the age of 3 years his father died, and his early training and education was dependent on his mother and grandfather. He lived with the latter until he was 20 years of age, and one year later he settled on a farm, where he lived until 1881, when he purchased the Monnin farm, now known by the name of Mt. Vernon farm, which he has improved extensively since the purchase. Mr. Pontius is a man who by honesty and integrity has become one of Staik Co.'s foremost men. He was Deputy Treasurer of the County for several years; President of the Agricultural Society for 4 years, and much of the prosperity of the society is due to his energy and push. He has also been Justice of the Peace for 15 years. In 1850 he was united in marriage to Sarah J. Correll of Plain Tp. From that marriage there has been seven children, as follows: Lorin W., Jackson W., Glancy C, Lucy M., Chas. A., Willie J., and Rebecca E. Mr. and Mrs. Pontius are consistent members of the Lutheran Church.

As printed in History of Stark County, with an outline sketch of Ohio (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.