Jonas Warstler

As printed in 1881

JONAS WARSTLER, farmer; P. O. Justus; was born Dec. 8, 183-5, on the farm on which he has since resided. His father, George, was born in February, 1808, in Plain Tp. His mother was Elizabeth, a daughter of Jacob Kj'le, an 1812 veteran, born Sept. 5, 1773, in Lancaster Co., Pa., and married in 1798, to Rosanna Loishbaugli. They moved from Pennsylvania to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1823, and located in the north part of Sugar Creek Tp., where the grandfather died, at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 25 days, a widower for sixteen years, and a highly esteemed member of the German Reformed Church. Of his fifteen children, nearly all of whom raised families, five are living — Ephraim and Daniel, in this township; Catharine, Polly and Susan. Henry Warstler, father of George, was a farmer, and an early settler in Plain Tp. In 1833 George moved with two brothers into Sugar Creek Tp., where he purchased an 80-acre farm, on which he remained till his death, in May, 1855. His wife survived until April, 1802. To them were born three sons — Jonas, Daniel and Michael, and one daughter, Elmina, who died young. Jonas married, March 11, 1855, Caroline, only child of John and Eve Allbaugh, and born in Bethlehem, June 29, 1836. Her parents were both natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of

Bethlehem Tjy. Mr. Warstler has eight children living: George T., Lydia A., Anson O., Mary M., Naomi S., Ellen E., Alvin A., and Albert A. Lydia A. is the wife of John U. Zeigler, and the mother of two children: John J. and George W. George T. is also married.

Mr. Warstler, as well as his wife and two eines children, are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a Democrat, and for nine years was a member of the school board. His farm ou Sec. 11, consists of 12 li acres.

JOHN" BRAUCHER, farmer; R O. New Berlin; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., March 1, 1811. His father was Daniel Braucher, and married Polly Lobe. They were both natives of Berks Co., Penn., and were of German descent. In 1821 they removed to Stark Co., Ohio, and settled in Jackson Tp., where Mr. Braucher had entered land previous to his coming. They liveil for a number of years in a log cal)iii, and after many years of hard work he departed this life on the 16th day of Sept., 1853; his wife having died four or five years previous. John Braucher, the subject of this sketch, was raised on his father's farm. His chances were very poor to obtain an education. He being the oldest of a large family, his time was required on the farm helping to improve, and to raise something to maintain the family. Mr. Braucher has been a hard-working and economical man, and has been quite successful financially. He has improved four farms. He is now living with his second wife. His first wife was Annie Lichtenwalter; daughter of Jacob and Polly Lichtenwalter; they were married in 1836. She was born in Stark Co., Aug. -27, 1817, and died Sept 24, 1853. He married his present wife, Christina Mutchler, daughter of Godfrey and Christina (Goss) Mutchler. They were natives of France, where Mrs. Braucher was born, Aug. 26, 1823. The Mutchler family came to Stark Co. in 1828, and settled on the farm where Mr. Braucher now lives. Godfrey Mutchler died Sept. 7, 1806; his wife Sept. 18, 1832. Mr. Braucher is the father of eight children — William F., Abben, Polly, wife of John Young; Catharine M., wife of Isaac Hassler; and deceased. Manias, killed in the late war; Lewis, Sarah, and one died in infancy. Mr.

Braucher has raised a family who are, as well as himself, consistent members of the Lutherap Church, and he is a good old Jackson Democrat.

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.