John Carhart stood for more than half a century before the people of Coshocton county as a steadfast worker and zealous Christian man.

he was born near Dresden; learned the tanner's trade in Zanesville; came to near Roscoe (one mile north) about 1821, and set up a tannery.  He was also in mercantile line for a time- was one of the partners in "Union Mill;" latterly, gave whole attention to leather business.

Early in life, identified himself with Baptist church, and was steadfast in the faith.  Was an enthusiastic Sunday-school man; and, as none of his own views were in the place, co-operated zealously with the Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian schools.

He died December 6, 1873, being a little more than seventy-three years old.

Source:  Historical Collections of Coshocton County Ohio 1764-1876
Author: William E Hunt, pub. 1876