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| content=Meet the founders and entrepreneurs in Wayne County, Ohio. George Fresh of [[Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Congress Twp]] was an outstanding businessman.  He established a cabinet shop.  He was an undertaker and embalmer.  In 1863, he started a very successful tannery and hotel. In 1835 in [[Mt. Eaton, Ohio]], Joseph Boigegrain built a long wooden building which later became known as the Roth Store.  He was succeeded by his son Auguste Boigegrain until 1879.  Two sons of Auguste Boigegrain became associated with the well known [[William Annat Company|William Annat Store]] in [[Wooster, Ohio|Wooster]].  In the 1870s, a carriage factory was constructed in [[Marshallville, Ohio]].  It became known as Wehe & Company.  When Jacob Weimer assumed operations following a devasting fire in 1877, the name changed to Wehe and Weimer.  The business continued to grow and some years later, George Gerstenslager bought an interest in the company and later moved the company to [[Wooster, Ohio]].  It became known as the [[Gerstenslager Company]], presently known as [http://www.artiflexmfg.com/ Artiflex].
 
| content=Meet the founders and entrepreneurs in Wayne County, Ohio. George Fresh of [[Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio|Congress Twp]] was an outstanding businessman.  He established a cabinet shop.  He was an undertaker and embalmer.  In 1863, he started a very successful tannery and hotel. In 1835 in [[Mt. Eaton, Ohio]], Joseph Boigegrain built a long wooden building which later became known as the Roth Store.  He was succeeded by his son Auguste Boigegrain until 1879.  Two sons of Auguste Boigegrain became associated with the well known [[William Annat Company|William Annat Store]] in [[Wooster, Ohio|Wooster]].  In the 1870s, a carriage factory was constructed in [[Marshallville, Ohio]].  It became known as Wehe & Company.  When Jacob Weimer assumed operations following a devasting fire in 1877, the name changed to Wehe and Weimer.  The business continued to grow and some years later, George Gerstenslager bought an interest in the company and later moved the company to [[Wooster, Ohio]].  It became known as the [[Gerstenslager Company]], presently known as [http://www.artiflexmfg.com/ Artiflex].
 
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<p>Do you know a founder or entrepreneur in Wayne County and would like to contribute scans of pictures and other information please stop by the Adult Services and ask for Jim. </p>
Do you know a founder or entrepreneur in Wayne County and would like to contribute scans of pictures and other information please stop by the Adult Services and ask for Jim.  
   
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