This house sits on a prominent corner in New Philadelphia, befitting the significance of the family that once lived in it. William McLean (1841-1922) was the son of a Maryland-born Methodist preacher named Edward A. McLean (1810-1876) and his Connecticut born wife Julia (1810-?). The couple arrived in Tuscarawas County sometime in the 1830s andContinue reading “One House’s Story: The McLean Family”
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One House’s Story: The Teichman Family
You may have seen this simple home as you travel into New Philadelphia on East High Avenue. It was occupied in the late 19th and early 20th century by the son of an immigrant who earned a reputation as a capable shoemaker and respected resident of New Philadelphia. There is very little information on when,Continue reading “One House’s Story: The Teichman Family”
One House’s Story: The Campbell Family
This New Philadelphia home, located on Tuscarawas Avenue, once belonged to an Irish immigrant who became one of Tuscarawas County’s most prominent and respected educators of the late 1800s. A note about addresses: House numbers and street names often change over time. The Campbell family immigrated to the United States from County Down, Ireland atContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Campbell Family”
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