J. D. Bachtel

As printed in 1881

J. D. BACHTEL, retired merchant and farmer; P. O., New Berlin; was born in Plain Tp., Nov. 25, 1832. His parents, Isaac and Susanna (Smith) Bachtel were natives of the Keystone State. When but 10 years of age the father of our subject came to Stark Co., with his parents, they settling on a farm in Plain Tp., in 1808, thereon his youthful days were spent. He obtained a common school education, and when 21 years of age began teaching school in his neighborhood, where his instructions were appreciated by all. He continued in this vocation for several years and then settled on a farm, where he lived some time and died in 1866, at the age of 67 years. He was a man greatly admired in the neighborhood in which he lived, for his true many character and good citizenship. Our subject's youth was spent at home, he received his education in the common schools, and while young he

, entered his father's store and was there engaged as clerk for eight years. In 1861 he engaged in the grocery business at New Berlin and soon after took his brother, Williani H. H., into partnership, this lasting three years, when he disposed of his goods and has since lived retired. He owns a farm of 188 acres in Lake Tp., and property in town. In 1857 he was married to Susan Sell, of Lake Tp. From that union there has been one child, Carrie E., an accomplished young lady. He has always been identified with the Democratic party.

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.