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A History of Ross Co., OH, from the Earliest-Days, with Special Chapters on the Bench and Bar, Medical Profession Educational
Development, Industry and Agriculture and Biographical Sketches. HENRY HOLCOMB BENNETT, Editor, MADISON, WIS., SELWYN A. BRANT, 1902
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JEREMIAH STOCKSDALE, farmer, P. O. Canal Dover, was born in Dover Township, this county and State, in 1837. and is the youngest son of Elisha and Rebecca (Cook) Stocksdale. His parents were both natives of Maryland, and came to Tuscarawas County in 1836, settling in Dover Township, where Elisba lived to enjoy pioneer life three years; the widow survived until 1861. Of their family of eleven children, six are living-George, William, Perry, residents of this county: Elisha, resident of Kankakee County; Martha, wife of James Harper, this county; and Jeremiah. The subject of this sketch was married in 1862, to Ann, daughter of Martin Muma, a pioneer of Tuscarawas County. To this union eight children have been born, all of whom are living- Martin, Susan, John, Mary. Lydia, Anna, Jane and Jeremiah. After his marriage, Mr. Stocksdale settled on his present farm, consisting of 105 acres, where he has since lived. His father was a surveyor, and was a soldier in the war of 1812. He followed his profession in his native State. Our subject is connected with the United Brethren Church of Dover Township, and is a highly respected citizen.