Portage County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1885 (part 12 of 14)

NATHAN TERRY, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was bom in Randolph Township, this ooonty, May 3, 1887, son of Timothy and Almira Terry, natives of Connecticut, who settled in Randolph Township, this county, in 1Sl'2. whf^re they died, tlio father May 0, 1880, the mother Deceml>er 17, 1878. Our subject was married July 25, 1858, to Elvira A. Woolf, born in Columbiana County, Ohiot May 16, 1840, danghter of Samuel Woolf, deoeaaed, and to thb onion has been bora one child - Flon nce A., wife of Lucius A« Doming, 'born September 19, 1800. Our subject, who was reared on a farm, owns tifty acres of improved land, where he and his family reside. They are members of the Congregational Chnrch.

MARTIN T. WEENINK, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was bom in Holland, November 10, 1834; son of John H. and Jennie "Weeniuk, who remained there until their death. Our subjec t was married, A})ril 14, 1859, to Jennie C. Samburg, born in Holland, February 25. 1837, daughter of George and Jennie Sambnxg; the former of whom died in Eblland in 1847, and hia widow then married John D. Deuink. and with him immigrated to New York State, where they have since resided. To this union were born seven children, five of whom svuvive: Henry J., Anna C, May, George W. and Ida L. Jennie and Lizzie are deoeaaed. Mr. and Mn. Weenink immigrated to America the year they were married, and after remaining fifteen years in Cleveland, Ohio, came to this county. Our subject is a carpenter and joiner by trade, also a farmer, and owns seventy-eight acreb of land where he and his family live. Mr. and Mrs. Weenink are membero of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

S. C. WHIPPY was bora in Nantucket. Mass., May 18, 1826; daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Green, who died in Ma-ssachusetts in 1877 and 1875 respectively. Our subject was married in Massachusettfi June 15, 1851, to William & TIHiippy, born in Nantooket, Mass., Mavoh 28, 1815; son of Joaiah B. and Eliza Whippy, natiwi <^ aame States the former of whom died at lea in 1S54. His widow then accompanied her son and his wife to this county, remaining with them until her death in 1865. To Mr. and Mrs. Whippy were bom four children, two now living: William F. and Glannee E. Tho deceased are Bnaie E. and Eugene. William S. Whippy, lik» his father, was a ship Captain, and sailed the sea for twenty-tive yoare. After he and his wife came to this county m 1855, be ent^scred in farminr,'. but at the time of his death. February 10, 1881, was living a retired life. Ho was a member of the Congregational Chnroh, aa ia also his widow.

JOHN WIEDEMANN, fanner, P. O. Ravenna, was bom in Germany. October 5, 1818, son of Barney and Elizabeth Wiedemann, who remained in Germany, where the former died in 1832, the latter in 1856. Our subject was married March 18, 1841, to Maty M Speallman, bom in Hease^Darmatadt, Germany, May 27, 1817. daughter of Anthony and Margaret Speallman, who died there in 1847 and IS-jS respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Wiedemann have had eight children, live of whom are now living: Emmeline, Margaret, John. Barney and Charles. The deceased are Elizabeth, Abbie and John J. Mr. Wiedemann is a carpenter by trade, and came to Randolph Townahip, thia county, in 1^40. He ha.s been engaged in farming for soveral years and owns seventy acres of good land in li(X)tstown Township, where be and his family reside. They are members of the Catholic Church.

ASA WOOD, fanner, P. O. NewMllford. was bom in Bidqpendenoe Township, Cnyahoga Co., Ohio, August 18, 1821, son of Silas and Phila Wood, natives of New York State and Massachusetts respectively. Silas Wood's parents emigrated from the State of New York about the year 1809, and settled in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, earning all the vrsj from near Utioa, N. Y., by water in a small boat, 'following the rivers and lakes to BoffiUo, on Lake Erie. They traveled V)y water as far as rivers and lakas would permit, and then would take their boat ont of tlie water and hire it carriwl by team over land to the next river or lake that lay in their route, and so on until they reached Buffalo; then thej oame by Laks Erie to Cleveland, Ohio, keeping close to shore all the way, running on shore at night and camping on dry ground; then came up Cuyahoga River by boat to the mouth of Tinker's Creek, in Independence Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Here they settled jand commenced to clear off the heavy timber, so that they might have farms to enltivate. At this time the oonntry was full of Indians, and men when they went oat to work took their gnnn with them to bo ready af^ainst «udden surprise on part of the Indians, which might happen any moment. Phila Wood's parents came from Franklin County, Mass., soon after the war of 1812, traveling all the way with horsee and wagon. They settled in Independence Township, Cnyahoga Co., Ohio. Silas and Phila Wood (the parents of Asa Wood) were married and lived in Independence Township, Cuyahoga County, until the death of Silas Wood, which occurred January 20, 1825. His widow afterward married Oeofga Leaoh, of Norttifield Township^ Snmmit Ca, Ohio^ and lived thace qntil lier death, which oooorred Jnly 15, 1881. George Leaoh died Febmary

17, 1870. Am Wood, our rabject, was mamed Jane 3, 1841. to Rabj K Hose, txini in the town of Canton, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., August 5, 1822. Her parents. Daniel and Polly Rose (long since deceased), moved from Canton. St Lnwrpiice Co., N. Y., find settled in Bedford Township, Cuyaho^'a Co., Ohio, in the year 1833, comiug all the way with horses and a covered wagon. Asa Babj Wood, after they irare married, lived in Little Tork, Northfield Townshipi Summit Co., Ohio, until April, 1872, when they moved to Ilootstown Township, Portage Co., Ohio, purchasing of Rolland Hough the old William Holcomb farm, containing 124 acres, where they still reside. Asa Wood went to California in 1858 g(»d digging, and retnmed in 1856. since when lie has followed farming ever since. To Asa and Rabj Wood were bom four children: Josiah, Maria, Marilla and Frank, all living except Maria, who married Cassius Chamberlin, moved to Cass County, Mo., in 1872, and died February 7, 1873, aged twenty eight years. Marilla Wood married Francis Loogherr, and at present resides at Marshalltown, lowiL Frank Wood married ^lisfl ^faf^fjie Bohloer. of New Philadelphia, Tu8carawa.s Co., Ohio, and at present lives in Houth Cleveland. Ohio. Josiah Wood lives in Rootstown, Portage Co., Ohio. Asa Wood and wife are members of the United Brethren Ohnreh at New Milf ord.

EDWIN B, BABCOCK, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was bom March 2, 18U, the first white child born in Hiram Township, this county, eon of Simon and Sabina (Tilden) Babcook. an^l fjrandson of Simon Babcock, Sr., and Col. Daniel Tilden of the Revolutionary war, who died at the age of eighty iii no, the latter of whom named the township of Hiram, giving a gallon of whisky for the priyilege, and being a Freemason he named it after Hiram Abift, the founder of Masonry. He was one of the proprietors of the same. He also christened the stream. Silver Creek, after quenchinp; his thirst and that of his horse in its clear waters. Col. Daniel Tilden was an uncle of Samuel J. Tilden, of New York, and Hon. Daniel B. Tilden, of develand, Obio. Is hia grandson. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Babcock, Jr., came to this county in 1809 to occupy lands owned by the lattev's father. Col. Tilden, who did not settle here till several years later, though he owned several hundred acres of land hera Simon Bubcock, Jr., subsequently went South and was never more heard from. His son, Edwin B., resided with his grandfather, CtoL Tilden, in New Tork for four years, then returned to this county in the fall of 1820 and, purchasing fifty acres of land, began its cultivation. In 1821 he went to live in Shalersville with his mother, remaining with her till her death. She married Elijah Bnrroughs. and died at Garrettoville February 23, 1886, aged fifty-two years. March 26, 1885, he married Alma, danghtev of John Uoskins, one of the earlj Bettlers of Shalersville. She was the youngest in a family of twelve children. To oiu- subject and wife were born Helen, wife of William Walker, of Michigan; Chrirtophsr G., a prominent resident of l&ranch County, Mich, (he was twelve snooessive years a Supervisor in his county)} George W., a bridge* builder, who was killed bv falling from a bridge he was eonstmcting in Shelby County, Mo., December lA, 1882, aged forty three (left a widow and four children); Horace C, of Shulersville Township, this county; Amelia S. was married to J. W. Gray, died October 11, 1879, aged thirty-Bix, leaving four children, and Jaynes N., a model farmer of La Grange County, Ind., holds a prominent position iD literary ciroles, serres his township in an offietal eapaeily. Mrs. Almn Babcock died February 11, 1840, aged thirty two yeara. and October 22, 1840, onr subject married Amelia B. . youngest of the nine children of Asa Crane, and by her he has two children : baiah, wife of G. L. Horr, and William A., 8 lawyer of mneh prcnnlBe in Olereland. Me. Babcoek baa a fine, well regulated farm of 500 acres, and also a cultivated farm of over 60<^ aoree in Branch Couutv, Mich. He has conducted a dairv for tiffy venrn. He has nerved thia county several years in the capacity of Coroner, Trustee and Intinuary Director, and was one of the Direotors and President of the Bavenna Savings Bank for Hereral years. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he was appointed by the Government to enroll the township, and was afterward chosen by the citizens to till the quota called for to relievo the township from draft, paid out about ii^l7,U00 for substitutes in Cincinnati and Cleveland, and not a man went into the eenrioe by drafi Our subject has been a resident of Shnlersville Tdwnahip nearly iiixty- three years, and at this date(lSS5) there ia but one person alive who was married when Mr. Babcock arrived in Shalerm ville. and that person is Alanson Lord, now in his ninety-first year.

COLUMBUS BEARDSLEY was born in Nelson Township, this county, Angast 1, 1830, eon of Clark and Sarah (Sherwood) Beardsley; was united in marriage February 10, l^TiT, witli >ri.-;.s Eleanor Peirce. daughter of Samuel E. and Betsy Hopkins. By this union there is one son - Willie - a farmer by occupation.

JOHN BONNEY, fanner, P. O. ShalenTille, was bom Febraary 24, 1800, in Cornwall, Litchfield Co., Conn., son of John and Orilla (Sherwood) Bon> ney, who, in 1813, were includeil witli tlieir family in a party of venturesome pioneers, consisting of Deacon B. Sherwood, Wells Clark, David Beardsley and some few others, who immigrated to Ohio. The jonmey in those dayi was one of privation and expoenre, the experience of onr subject's parenta being augmented by the presence of n family of seven children. Tliey came via Pittsburgh thronjj^h Trumbull County, and on the last day out they were overtaken by a ruiu bturm, which com^ielled them to camp in the woi^ds. JoLn Bonney, Br., purchased a piece of land, about 200 acres, in Nelson Township^ containing a email clearing*, fenced with logs, and a log-house and bam (there was n cranberry marsh west of these premises, which, in the dry season, caught lire and destroyed everything in the vicinity, save thn buildings^, and tiie folkming year he died, learing his widow with eight children to provide for. Upon one oocasion the family existed for three days and nights on the milk of one cow and a quantity of soft maple sap. when they were relieved by some lady residents of Windham Township. About this time BuflTalo was burned by the British, and our subject remembers hearing the cuunouadiug on the laka Bears, wolvea and other wild game were plentiful, and at a hnnt participated in by the inhabitants, twenty- five bears, six wolves and small game in abundance were bagged. When our subject was eighteen years old he assisted his brother in clearing and fencing five acres of the old farm, and that ysar raised twenty-six bushels of wheat to the acre. Our subject has been twice married, first May 10, 1826, to Anna Brown, who bore him seven children, three of whom are now living: Orpha (wife of O. Brown), Lydia iwife of E. vSmith) and Eliza (wife of C. Fish). Mrs. Bouney died in 1873, aud in January, 1876, Mr. Bonney mai-ried Mrs. Melona Haight («<'« Hurd), a widow, who had two diildren living: Emeline (wife of L Williams) and Adden Hairiit Mr. Bonney has been idenUfied with religious ende«Tors for fifty years, being

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HARLAND P. BRADFORD (deceased) was bom February 28, 1837, at Newburg, near Cleveland, Ohio, son of Grafton and Sharlane (Rice) Bradford, natives of Connecticat, who came to Ohio in 1832 or 1833, settling near develaod. Their faiaily oonaieted of five children, one 8<m and two daogbters'now living. Our subject was a HoUlier in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting in 1801, in Battprj'I, First Ohio Volunt<?er Artillery, and serving until 1864, when he was wounded at the siege o£ Atlanta and brought home. He was married June 11, 1S05, to Eliza C, daughter of Cyras and Clarissa (Wetmore) Prentise, by whom he had the following diildren, all now liTing: Oliffbid P., Nellie W., "William H. and Edith A. Mr. Bradford, for a time, was partner with B. F. King in the management of the Atlantic Mills. He subsequently disposed of his interest, however, and moved to his farm, where he died in September, 1 881. He was a prominent eitisen, and a eoeial, genial gentleman, ffia widow is the daughter of one of the leading merchants of BaTeuMf and 18 an amiable. Christian ladv- She occupies the homestead farm.

C. P. CUE (deoeaaed) was bom May 18, 1801, at East Granville, Mass., son of James and Nancy (Pratt) Ooe. Hia father's family had its origin in England, and mention is made of it in the third volume of Fox's Book of Martyrs, wheroin is related the burning at the stake of Roger Coe, of Milford, Suffolk, by nider of Qneen Man»' in 1555. Later it wan ascertained that a Robert Goe was the lirst of the fumily to emigrate to America, coming in the Mhip "Franda,** John Catting, Master, in the fall of 1684 He landed in Boston, April 10, 1635, somewhat lator than the Massachusetts colony, and settled at Watortown. From the New England records our subject could trace back his pedigree through nine generations. C. P. Coe was twice married, on first occasion February 11, 1828, to Imcinda Gutlar, who bore him l3t» following cliiUrMo . Nancy O., Orpha A., Celina E., Eben S. , Henry B. and Amy K. Of these Nancy O. married J. W. Gaylord (had four children: AmyM ; C. C, born February 22, 1851, died December 11, 1853; Charles C, married to Lelia Oarfield, who has one child - Mary; and Lillian L); Mr. Gaylord died August 9, 1883. Orpha A. married Dr. E. L. Munger, and died Hay 21, 1877; Dr. E. L. Mnnrrp)- Hifi^ in December, ISSt; they left one son - Charlos A, Celina E. married Malcorae McCartey, and died Jaunary 5, 1875, leaving one daughter - Cora L., wife of F. W. Fitz. Eben S. married Helen Davis ^have four children: Bbrry L., Frederii^ B., Florence H. and Olara L.) Henry BL, who occupies the home place in this township, was married Septembear 14^ 1863, to Annette, daughter of Samuel Goodoll, an early settler of this coun^j (they have no children). Amv A. married John R. See (had one child - Nettie B., bom October 24, 1862, died April 21, 1884). Our aubiect married lor his second wife, Mrs. Laum Ommingham, who died May 6, loB4. OL P. Ooedied January 31, 1S85.

E. M. CKANE, farmer, P. O. Shalorsvillo, was born June 14, ISIO. in Shalersville, this county, son of Simeou and Kachol (Catlin) Crane, natives of Salisbury, Conn., and who came to Ohio in 1801, first settling at Canfield, Trumbull County, having purchased land, and there lived until 1809, when they Bold out and came to Shalersville Township, this county, where tbey passed the remainder of their days. They were the parents of four children, tiiree aona and one daughter, two of whom are now living: Angenetta, widow of Sheldon FaiDham, of Tnunbull, Oldo, and E. M., our subject. Simeon Crane, previous to coming here, was Oversper of the Connecticut Iron Works, but after his arrival in Ohio he became a farmer. He was a son of Elzra Crane, who came to Ohio in n very early day, and whoso family consisted of James, Jeremiah, Martin. Ezra, Beklon, Dency, Simeon, Asa, Aaron and Calvin. Our Bnbject has been twico married, on the iirst occasion July 1, 1835, to Luciuda A., daughter of OharleB Streeler, who bore him three sodb: IVank CL, Auditor of thp Lake Shore Railroad at Cleveland, Ohio, and married to Elena M. Burnett; Charles S., tin and copper-smith in Ravenna Township, this county, married to Laura Sanford; and Seneca L., a resident of Kansas City, married to Addio If. MeOowan. The mother of these ohitdren died in 1M% and in December, 1843, Mr. Crane married Sylvinia, daaghter of Jason Strnator, by whom he has had six children: Casaius M., married to Marcolla Bennet; Arthur E., married to Ella M. Beardsley ; Frederick J., married to Ella J. Pratt; Ann Jewett, wife of Col. O. 0. Risdon, a soldier in the late war of the Rebellion; Olarioe L., married to J. S. Tilden, Cashier of First National Bank of GaiTottsvillo, and Elton P. His sons nrn all raorchants. Our subject was Trustee of the first bank established in Garrettsville, aud intiuonced its rocharter as a national bank on the sug^^estion of Preeideut Gariiold. He has held township ofltoes; was Jnstiee of the Peaoe for fifteMi years, Tmstee, Assessor, etc., and is lookad np to as a eitiaeo whose Judgment and opinion should be received with consideration.

SILAS CROCKER, farmer, P. O. ShalersviJle, was born April 3, 1799. in Oiielsea, Yi His father, Dayid Grooker, was born in Norwien, New London Co., Oonn., March 28, 1760, and came to Ohio in 182S. He was married to Sarah Jones, in New Hampshire, where she died, having blessed him with seven children: Charles, Jesse, Candace, David. Jabez. Silas and James H. Silas Crocker received his education in the country schools. In the spring of 1805 his father's family moved to Lebanon, N. H., and in 1806 his mother died, the family moved back from New Hampshire to Chelsea, Vt, in 1800, and in 1811 our subject joined the Thompson family at Wiiliamstown, Vi In the' month of February, 1814, the Thompsons started for Ohio, young Silas going with them, and March 18, 1814, they arrived at Shalecsville. They came via Buffalo, which at that time had bnt one house, the city having l>een destroyed by tiro by the British. There wore sixteen families in Shalors^ville when they ari ived, and were all living in log-cabins. Streetsboro^was yet nnknown to settlers, and, together with Freedom Township, served for banting gvoondfl for a number of years. ^Ir. Crocker remembers having seen, as a resnlt of a pioneer hunt in Froodom Township, twenty-five dead liears and nine wolves. He remained with tbn Thompson family until twenty-ono yoars of age, when he began life for himself. He applied himself tu his books daring evenings, and obtained a praotieal knowledge of sorveyinff. Aa the ooonty became settled, he did considerable business in dividing lands and sar> veyinp^ roads. He also worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade for many years. He learned the distilling business, and followed it for three years. In the fall of 1824 Mr. Croaker returned to his native country to visit his rela> ttvee, and his exi)rossed satisfaction with the WoHtdm country induced them to locate hero later. Februery 4, 1827, oiu" subject was married to Cynthia, daughter of Jonas and Eleanor Goodell, natives of Massachusetts and Vermont respectively , and the parents of Dianthia, Linda, Carlton, Polly, Cynthia, Samuel, Sophia, Qeoige and Frinda. To Mr. and Mrs. Crocker were born two children: Homer, born February 4, kilIo<l by the kick of a

1857, to Lyman T. Hiue, aud died of consumption June 28, 1800. Mr. Uine has one son, Horace L., born February 26, 1859, who has lived with his grandfather, our subject, since he was three years old. He is an energetic

Tcong man. full of pluck and honesty, and ere long will be the possessor of a fair estate, the result of ilr. Crocker's labore. It is for him that oiir subject has inserted a jtortrait of himself and wife in the History of Portage Coontj, aod be will assuredly appredate it as a gift ''more pneioos than gold.** Mr. Crocker voted fir-t for Monroe, in 1^20. for Prosidont, and has cast seventeen l*re»idential votes. He is an enthusiastic Rejuiblican. lie is an A. F. A: A. M. Ib 18bl he built a barn, doing the carpentering himself, and in 1863 he did the carpeDtt^ring on a angar house. He has been one of the Directora of the First National Bank in Bavenna since its organization in 1861. He never Bsed tobacco in any form, and drinks no intoxicating liquor, Silas Crocker's eonnection with Portage County has been one of honor and integri^, and foming generations will reyiew his worthy career with sincere ffntificsnon.

STODDARD DICKINSON (deceased) was born May 6, 17W, in Southing, ton, Conn., son of Levi and Levina Dickinson. In IS'Jl he removed to Ohio, making the journey on foot, and settled in Aurora Township, where he purchased a piece of land. Having established a home, he was married January 28, 1828» to lAuqr A., daughter of Abel and Frelote Hine, who bore him eight children: Emma (born December 26, 1823; married December 31. 1840, to S. A Satliff, of Connecticut; ditvl September 22. 1864; was mother of nine children, five of whom are still living: Altha, Alice, Mary, Seth and Frank); Janet (bom Jiioe 29, 1826; died Janaary 28, 1830); Adelaide (bom February 10,'1830: married March 17, 1856, to L. H. Colton, of Michigan, where they still reside; have two children: Allen L. and Mary); Ursula (born October 18, 1831; married March 17, 1856, to M. D. Holcomb, of Shalersville, Ohio; died September 26, 1869; was mother of six children, two of whom are still living: Inez M. and Pearl M.); Allen (born March 26, 1834; enlisted in the war of the Ri hellion in the autumn of 1861; was a member of Company F, Forty second Kogiment Ohio Volunteer Infantr}'; died July 17, 1803); Truman B. (born June 14, 1837; married January 24, 1850, to Jane P. Tuttle, of Freedom, Ohio; have two children: Mertilla C and Clifford T. He served six yean aa Orersew of the Portage Connty Poor, and has acted as agent of the Ohio Farmers' Insurance Company for the past four years, residing on the old hcnneBtead farm in Shalersville Township); Ansel E. (born May 21, 1845; married March 5, 1873, to Ella Arnold, of Kansas, where they now reside; have three children: Kdii A., "Walter E. and an infant); George W. (lx)rn February 22, 1847; married February 22. 187t5, to Delia Spencer, of Shalersville, Ohio). The subject of this sketch moved to Shalersville Township, this county, in the spring of 1826, where he resided with Abel Hine one year. He then porohased a pieoe of land two milea sontii of Shalemville Center, which he cleared and made his home until the spring of 1851), when he moved to a farm one mile south of Shalersville Center, where he died March 15, 1872, and where his widow now resides with her son, George W.

ADAM DIETZ, farmer, P. O. Shalersville was bom July 20, 1820, in Germany; son of Ferdinand Dietz, a vineyard proprietor and experienced horticnltnrist in that country. Our subject emigrated to America in 1S42. nnd in October, 1844, was married to Miss Elizabeth Yale. By this anion there are three children: FredMiek, Elisabeth, wife of J. Rosa (luive three ehildren: Elmer, John and James), and Lonisa, wife of L. Peck, all being among die lending families of Shalersville Township. Our subject is a careful farraer, and from his abundance enjoys the life of a retired gentleman. His farm IB locateti in the western part of the township, and is under lease.

Jonas was born in Warwick, MaRS., marriod to Elonnor Aver in Vermont, and emigrated to Ohio in 1815, with a family of eight children, Mr. Goodell having visited this State one year previous and purohased a farm. He then returned to MamachuBettB after ooairaeting for the ereetion of a oabin, lor the consideration was $00. One child wns born to Jonas and Eleanor Goodell after their advent hero, and of their family of nine children, but three are now living : Cjnthia, wife of Silas Crocker; Frinda, wife of T. J. Newoomb; and George. Oor aabjeet was married August 21, 1840, to Julia

A. » daughter of "Winthrop Dodge, by whom he had ton children: Ellen S., married August 27, 1861, to Charles K. Pierce, of MnsBachusetts, and who came to Ohio in 1857 (had three children: Louisa A., Hattie L., deceased, and Cora E.); Geoi^e N., married to Jennie Spray; JnJia A., wife of Eber N. Stocking; Harriet; Lucy, wife of William M. Diulley; Linda C; Bion; Jonas L. (deceased); Snmnel C. (deceased); and Ezra B. (deceased). Mrs. (ioodell died in February, 1879. Our subject, ha v in cr divided tiie farm auiong his childien, resides with Mr. I'ieroe, and is esteemed as a public-spirited citizen.

PETER KIME9, famer, P. O. ShaleraviUe^ was bom March 17, 1818, In Harmony, Batler Co., PeniL, boo of John and Polly (Blair) Eimee, the lattor of whom was a daughter of John Blair, a native of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. John Kimes came to Ohio, with a family of eight children, in 1833, and purchased land in Shaleraville Township. They were the iMorenta of the following children: Henry, Martha (wife of ^Ir. Sontbem), Amos (deceased), John (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased wife of Mr. Lowery), Peter, David and Thomas. Our subject was united in marriage in 1849, with Sophia, youngest of the three children born to Mrs. Doty, now a widow and a native of New Jersey. By this union there are foor obildren: Amy (wife of F. D. Gray), Emerton

B. , Estella and Ada (wife of F. K Armstrong. Mr. Kimes owns nearly 500 acres of land, well improved, watered and with tino barns, etc, ^to. He is one of the substantial, enterprising farmers of this township.

AMOS J. EDiES, farmer, P. O. Sbalersville, was bom llareh 28, 1858, in Shalersrille, this county, son of John and Mary (Doni^ty) Kimes. natives of Pennsylvania and New York, respectively, whose parents were of English origin. They came to Ohio in 1830, and settled upon a tract of land in ShaleniTille Township, now occupied by our subject, descending to him from John Kimes, his grandfather, the original purchaser. John and Mary Kimes were the parents of the followin^j children: Cornolia E., Alma L., Lucy, Mary and Amos J, Cornelia E. married, in ^Hf^H, Henry Hentz, who was born May 16, 1845, in Messina, N. Y., son of Peter and Aiary Hentz, and came to this eoonty when bnt twelve years of age, and lived with Blr. S. S. Ooller. In 1801, though but sixteen years of age, he responded to his country's call, and enlisted in the Forty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Gen. Gariield, who, upon one oocasion, during a long march, rested the boy by carrying his knapsaok He was through aU the sUrmishes and battles fkom Middle Creek, Ky., to Jackson, MisH., and rstamed home an honored soldier. Mr. and Mrs. Hentz have three children: John H., Birdie M., and Emerson K. Alma L. was first married to "NV. H. Whartield, by whom she had one son - Willie B. Her husband died in 1870, and she married in 1879 Mr. Drummonds. Lucy is the wife of Thomas Lowery. Blary is the wife of H. Swallow, and resides in Peoria, 111.; they have one child - Nettie. Mr.s. John Kimes died February 10, 1858, and John Kimes died D^eomber 20, 1876, leaving to their children a fine estate in this county, lying along the Cuyahoga River. Amos J., the subject of thisslnldi, was manied NoYonber 26, 1879, to Hattls Ii., daughter of Sawyer Irish, and 1^ this union has been bom one son - John S.

Datives of Lancaster, Ppnn., who were the parents of ten children, seven of whom are now !ivinr»: John W.. Williain. Nancy (wifo of H. Tuifl*^ . X. N. (who enlisted in the Uuiou Army during the war of the iiebellion, remained lUl fbe olooo, and came oat without a aoratohX Wilbnr, Anna (married to A. B, Christie, Principal of Convoy College, Van Wert Co., Ohio, where she if also Assistant), and Sarah (wife of B. Godard, a silver-plater in Charlestowu, this county;. Our subject's parents immigrated to this cooaty in 1841, and settled in Edinbnrg Township, where the nther died. Their prerioos home stood on the State line between Ohio and Pennsylvania, and when onr snbjeet was born (in Ohio), his father, though not away from home, was in Pennsylvania. John W. McComb was married January 24, ISfil, to Emily L.. daughter of James and Hira (Kneelan) Crane. By this union is born one child - Bay W., a yonng man at present attending Ravenna High SefaooL Uxs. McC'omb died March 8, 1885. March 1, 1878, our subject was appointed Superintendent of the Poor by the County Infirmary Directors, and still retains that position. He has been proprietor of a saw-mill. At the time of the breakingout of the war, his brother William was a resident of the Sonth, where his ofTects wore confiBcatod, and he himself impressed into the Rebel Army. While at Fort S<^tt desert^l to the Union lines, where he was identified by Ashley Crane, a cousin of our subject's late wife, and who was then in thel^orthem Army, and sent to this county.

BURTON PECK, farmer, P. O. ShalersTille^ was bom September 13, 1831, in Ellsworth, Litchfiold Co., Conn , son of Elmer and Alma (Stono ) Peck, and grandson of Bennoni Peck, who was killed in after years by a threshing machine. Elmer Peck came to Ohio at an early day, accompanying his parents, but beesme disoonraged and letamed to Oonneetieot, assoming the charge ol the home farm there. Subsequently, however, he retomed to Ohio, where he purchased landa Our subject, the only child of his parentw now living, was married May 28, 1854, to Rilla, daughter of Edwin and Nancy Chapin. By this union there are two children: Oharlee W. (married to Hattie Himnon) and Nellie M. P. Mr. Peck resides on the home farm, which is nnder a hi^ degree of cultivation and improvement.

MRS. M. H. PECK, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Streetaboro, this county, * October 17, 1842, daughter of Samuel and Clarice Uurlburt, natives of New Jersey and Conneotioat, respeetively, and who oame to Ohio in an early day and settled in Streetsboro Township. Our subject was married Februar}* 1 2, 1862, to W. Peck, by whom she had two children: Hurlburt (born April 25, 1868, and who assists his mother in the charge of the farm) and Avis (born Norember 8, 1866, a teacher, and who is a young lady of rare promise and a eomfort to her mother). Mrs. Peck resides with her family on a farm of sixty seres in Shalersville Township, which is woll rognlntod, managed and improved.

(Hawley) Sage, natives of Massaehnsetts, who emigrated to Ohio in 1829 and settled in Freedom To wnshipi where the former still resides. Roswell Sage was twice married, the first occasion in Frofdom, this county, to Miss Minerva Hawley, who bore him seven children, six o£ whom still survive: Harriet, widow of S. S. Hmrlbut; Harvey H., of CoUinwood, Cuyahoga Co., who is in the hardware business; Charles R. ; Olivia, wife of Eli Tuttle, of Freedom, this county: II. G . in the vrroo^ry business in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio: Clarence H., proprietor of the Mantua House, Mantua Station, Ohio; D wight, who died in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., Mich., in 1875, leaving a wife and two children. Mrs. Sage dying in 1850, Bos well Sage sabseqanntly married Mrs. Wsittie P&rshallf by whom he has three ehil£eii: George, Theodoota and Florence. Our subject was married, January 16, 1877, to Mrs. Cornelia A. Boecher, daughter of Keuben Center. Ho owns a beautiful farm and residence at the Center of Shalersville Township, this count/, where he now reeides; abo a flovriBhing store at Maatna Station, which he has sneeeBsfallj conducted sinoe the spring of 1884. He has no ohildreo* Mr. Sage is a successful, quiet^ anaflBoming gentleman, and s pleasant one wi& whom to do business.

B. S. SKIFF, farmer, P. O. ShalerariUe, was born December 30, 1820, in SheflSeld TownshifH Berkshire Co., Mass., son of Benjamin and Martha (Brown)

Skiff, who came to Ohio in li^83. Thoy settled in Freedom Township, two miles northwest of the Center, where ther resided until the death of the mother, after which the father made his home with his only eon living, in Hiram, where he died. Oar snbjeet has been twioe married; on fint oeeasion to MiM Louise Fuller, who died without issue; and on saoond oooasion to Mrs. Sarah H. (Wolcott) Everett At the beginniriL' of the wnr "Mrs. Skiff (then Mrs. Everett) was a resident of Missouri, where her husband enlisted, in 1801, and died in the serrioe. She then removed to Ohio with her two children, Francis and Znella (deceased September 18, 1884), settled in Shalersville Township, this county, and married as above stated. Our subjef t. who is an (Mif * rprising fanner, is the owner of a well -improved farm here, which he carries on with the help of his step-son. He is a F. & A. M

A. L. TOMSON, fanner, P. O. Ravenna, was bom Angost 80, 1880, on the farm he now occupies in Shalersville Township, this county, son of James C. and Eliza (Marvin) Tomson, natives of Williamstown, Vt, and who were the parents of five children: Martin L., married to Mary Ed^et; Almon L., oor rabject; James A., married to Lnoy Leonard; Phiness B., nnmarried; and Emma E., wife of Charles Leete. James C. Tomson came to Ohio in 1818, and after remaining one year in Cuyahoga County, removed to Shalersville Township, this county, where he remained until his death in 1806. Eliza, wife of James C. Tomson, was born in Shalersville, September 12, 1816, daughter of Leelon Marvin, and died Febrnary 28, 1885. Oor snbjeot was married, June 6, 1805, to Sarah M., daughter of Ephraim T Proctor, bj whom he has three children: James C, Almon L., Jr., and Arthur. Mr. Tomson has filled the offices of Trustee and Assessor several years, and Justice of the Peoee five years. He is a leading citizen, occupying the old hcnne farm.

ALANSON G. AVERY, farmer, F. O. Streetsborough, was born in New York City, December 14, 1810, eon of Reuben and Baohel (Baldwin) Avery, nativee of Greenwich and Danbury, Conn., respectively, and who settled in Aurora Township, this county, in 1815. His maternal grandfather was Samuel Baldwin, one of the pioneers of Aurora. Reuben Avery first settled at what is now known as Union Station, bnt rabsequently removed to the farm now oconpied by his son Reuben, which he cleared and improved, aad where he lived until his death. He was twice married, first to Baohel Baldwin, who bore him six children: Malvina, wife of E. S. Harmon; Alanson G. ; Caroline; Robf»cca, wife of Newman Squires (deceased); James (deceased) and Orlando (deceased). His second marriage was with Mrs. Gorinne (Lewis) Faxon, widow of Isaac D. Faxon. Bj this nnion there were six children: Amelia, wife of M. Stanton; Minerva (deceased) wife of Julius Olds; Henry; Augustus; Rcnbon; and Betsey, wife of A. Balicock. Our subject was reared and lived in Aurora Township, this county, until 1830, when he settled on his present faim, all of which he haa eleared and impvoved himaell "Hb has been ffariee macried. His fint mairiage, in 1886, was with Deborah, daoghier of Elijah Blair, of Mantua Township, thi« ronnty. He next married, in 1846, Jane, daughter of Daniel Leonard, of Jetlerson County, N. Y., and by this union there were three childran: Floyd (deceased), Itta (deceased) and Jane. Bla last marriage, in IBM, was with Melissa Hich, daughter of a pioneer of Streetsboro, and to this union were liorn two children: Anna and George. ^Ir. Avery is one of the leading farmers of StreetslxDro Township. He bas filled tlie office of Township Trustee seyeral terms. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.

HOWARD BURROUGHS, fanner, P. O. Streetaborongh, was bora in ShalersTiIle, this county, Deoember 13, 1 830, son of Simon and Lucy (Green) Burroughs, the former a native of Alsted, N. H. , latter of Bethel, Yt. They were parents of the following children: Alamanda, wife of Albert Doolittle; Dudleji Annice, wife of Elias Mniaer; Howard; George and Henry, twins. Simon Burroughs settled in Shalerarilla in 1^18, olaared and improTod a farm on which he resided seventeen years, when he removed to Streetsboro and settled on the farm now owned by Horace Doolittle, which he also cleared and improved and where he lived and died in 18(34, in his seventy-hfth year, and bia widow in 1878 at the age of seventy-nine. Both were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Joel Burroughs, a farmer of Alsted, N. H. , and bis ruuternal grandfather was Amasa Green, a farmer of Bethel, Yt Howard Burroughs was roared in Streetsboro, and ednoated in the common adiools. From the time be was twenty- one years nntil twenty-nine he worked at the carpenter- and joiiMr^ trade, and then engaged in farming, which he has followed ever since. Ho was married March 10, 1859, to Sophronia, daughter of Daniel and Matilda (Morse) Bliss, of Kent, by whcnn be has flVe children: Harry, Cora, Lnra, Billa and Fred. Mr. Buronghs and wife are members of tbeMetibodist Episcopal Church. He has serred his township aa Trustee three tsima. In politics he is a Democrat

EDWIN CACKLEK, farmer, P. O. Kent, was bom in Franklin Towuship, Portage Co., Ohio^ April 10, 18H and is a son of Christian and Theresa (Nighman) Caokler (see sketch of C. C. Cackler, Franklin Township). His

Sktemal grandfather, Christian Cackler, a native of Pennsylvania, settled in ncbon, Ohio, in 1804, and his maternal grandfather, Adam Nighman, a native of Uaoyland, settled in Franklin Township, this oonnty, in lw)9. Oor subject was reared in Franklin Township, where be received a limited education in the common schoola He was married February 11, 1847. to Mary daughter of Oliver and Mary (Jerrils) Crosby, of Shalersville, who settled there about 1825, and were from New York. Her maternal grandfather was John Jerrila, a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Mr. Cackler and wife are members of the Disciples Church, of Kent. In poUtic?^ he is a Democrat.

JACOB CACKLEK, farmer, P. O. Kent, was born in Franklin Township, this county, October 3, 1828, and is a son of Christian and i here;$a (Nighman) GaoUer (see aketeh of U. O. Cackler, Franklin Tdwnehip). He was rearod in Franklin Township, this coanty, where he reoeiTed a limited edoeation in the common schools. Ho was married September 27, 1849, to Cordelia A., daupjhter of Oliver and Mary Crosby, of Shalersvillo, by whom he had five children: Mary A., wife of Fuller; Almond; Kate, wife of P. H. Fishel; Kittle^ deoeaiM, and Belle, deceased. Mr. Oaokler w a worthy oituen of Streetsboro. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.

WILLIAM COWLEY, farmer. P. O. Earlville, was bom in Lincolnshire, Borland, April 27, 1815, son of William and Charlotte (James) Cowley. He was reared on a farm in his native town, and when twenty-one years of age emi^ated to the United States, landing in New York Oity in the spring ot 1830, without n copper in his pocket. He then -went up the Hudson to Allviny and walked from there to Stockbridi^'e, Mass., where he worked in u stone quarry one summer, and thn following wiuter went to Philadelphia, following the aame oecnpation tiieore until the next spring, ^enhe moved to Lee, Mass., and worked by the month as a farm hand up to the fall of 1838. He then came to Ohio, and in the winter of 1838-39 worked on the Miami Canal from Defiance to Cincinnati. In April, 1889, he settled in Streetsboro Township, tiiis connty, a mile sooth of tibie Genter, liviog there some five years, when b» settled on his present farm, now comprising 482 acres, most of whieh he cleared and improved. Mr. Cowley has been twice married, on first occasion May 4, 1844. to Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Betsey (Green) Olin, of Streetsboro, this county, by whom he had niuo childien: Henry B., William, Betsey (deoeased), Eliaa (wile of Levi Baber)» Huriet (deoeased), Albert, Ida, Emma (wife of Thomas Elliman) and Joseph J. January 8, 1867, our subject married his present wife, Chloe, daughter of Timothy and Frances fRathburn) Brockway, of TrambuU County, Ohio, who were among the tirst settlers of Hartford, in that oonnty. ICr. Cowley is one of the leading farmers and a representative citizen of Streetsboro Township. In politics he is a Democrat.

ALBERT DOOLITTLE, farmer, P. O. Streetsborou^^b. was born in New Milford, Susquehanna Co., Penn., October 7, 1806, son of Benjamin and Fanny (Ward) Doolittle, natives of Cheshire, New Haven Co., Conn., and Roxbory, Litchfield Co., Conn. , respectively, and who settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, in 1825,on the farm now o^^^led by our subject They were the parents of the following obil(tron : Nelson; Albert; George, deceased; Henry, (l<>reased; Lydia, wife of E. b. Mason; William, deceased; Polly J., deceutied; Theodora B., deceased, and Bk^aa, deceased Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Doolittle were members of the Disciples Church. He was Justice of the Peace of Streetsboro two terms, and was a representative pioneer, on© of the first in Streetsboro Township, and for several years was land agent for the original owners of the township, He died in September, 1849, in his seventy- ninth year, his wife having preceded him April 27, 1845, at the age of sixty-live. Our subject has resided in Streetsboro Townflbip, this connty. since 1825. He assisted in clearing his father's farm as well as several others in the vicinity, and also helped form many of the early roads. He was married December 22, 1830, to Alamanda, daoghter of Simon and Lucy (0reen) Bnrtoaghs, who settled here in 1818, the former a native of Walpole, N. H., the latter of Bethel. Yt The issue of this marriage is four children: Charles R. ; Augusta, wife of N. S. Oliu; Horace A., and Laoy A., wife of Charles £. Harmon. Mr. Doolittle has served his townriiip as Justice of the Peace one term and in other minor offices. In politics he is a Republican.

CHARLES R. DOOLITTLE, farmer and cheese manufacturer, Streetsboro, was bom in Streetsboro, this county, August 31, 1837; a son of Albert and Alamanda (Borroughs) Doolittle. Hia paternal grandfathw was Benjamin Doolittle* a native of Connectiont, who settled in Streetsboro in 1825, and his miiprnul f]f rani father was Simon Barron::»h3, a native of Walt) >1^». N. H , \vh > setth^ l in Sh;ili>rsville, this county, in I5l3, and later iu Streot^ b<.>ro. Our subject was reared in Streetsboro, and educated in the high schools of Kent and Shalenville, tids ooanty. He was married Felnniaiy 10, to Adelaide, daughter of Samuel and Mercy (Seymour) Olia, of Sti .ctsboro, this coanty, by whom he has had throe children: Clarence S., Addio M. (deceased) and Mettie. Mr. Doolittle has always been occopied in farming, and has resided on his present farm sinoe 1883. Since 1870 lie has (in company with his father) engaged in the mannfacture of batter and cheese. He haa filled nearly all the minor offices of Streetsboro Township, and is now serving his third term as Infirmary Director of this county. In politics he is a stanch Bepnblioan. He is one of the enterprising farmers and business men, and is a worthy citizen of Stareetsboro.

LUCIUS O. ELDHIDQE, farmer, P. O. Strootsboroncrh, wa^ horn on the farm whoro he now resides, August 10, 1843, and is a son of Daniel aud Mary A. (Mason) Eldridge, who had three children: Merrick Mary A., wife of Joseph Lindsey, and Lneins O. His father oaroe to Aurora Township^ thia eonnty, from Buffalo, N. T., about 1820, aud afterward settled in Stoaetsboro on the farm now owned by L. O. Eldridf^e, which ho cleared and improved, and where he resided until his death. He died in 1879, at the age of seventynine years. ThB subject of this sketch was reared on the old homeetond, where he has always resided. He participated in the war of the Rebellion, enlif?ting. August 10, 18(32. in the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery, serving until June 20. 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Ho was married September 29, 1860, to Augusta, daughter of George W. and Tryphena (Wilson) Barrett, of Streetsboro, by whom he has two ohildien: Olarenoe and Clayton. In politics Mr. Eldridge ia a Bepnblioan. He ia one of theMiterpriainff raimec8 of this township.

JAMES FILLMORE, farmer, P. O. Streeteboroogh, was born in Middle, town, Butlaad Co., Vt, July U, 1817; son of John and Hnldah (Whitmore) Fillmore, former of whom died when our subject was but four years of i^a. James Fillmore was then reared by hi?» uncle, Asher Seward, of Jeffei-son Conn« ty, N. Y. , witli whom he remained until seventeen years of age. He then worked by the month on a farm for one man until he was twenty-two years old, at $10 per month. Mr. Fillmore married, on the first occasion, January 1. 1840, Juliette E , daughter of Ezra Nuttinf^, of Henderson, Jefferson Co., N. Y. His second wife was Sophia Myers, daaglit>^r at Stephen Myt^rs, of Strf^etshriro. by whom he had oue child - Dyer V. By his third wife, iiachei E. Likers, of Streetsboro, he had three ehildrent One deoeased in infancy, Luther U. and Imcia M., wife of Adelbert Pierce. His present wife was Mrs. Louisa French, nee Tucker, by whom he has one child - Gracie L In 184') Mr. Fillmore came to Streetsboro Township, this county, and purchased hfteen acres of wild land, where he lired three years, and then bought thirty-five aeres now owned by Curtis C. Siuf^lotary. In 1800 he settled in the southwest part of the township, where he still r^ides. He has been elected to the office of TowO" ship Trustee two terms; in politics he is a Hepublican.

LYNN HAWKINS, fanner, P. O. Hudson, Summit County, was born ia Streetsboro, this county, November 8, 1848; and is a son of Jesse Q. and Sally (Hubbell) Hawkins, who were the parents of eight children: Mary, wife of Z. Snow; Delia, wife of A. 3. (Gannon; Lowis; Lucy, wife of Q. N. Wheeler; Louisa (deceased); Crayton; Lyuu and Liliio, latter the wife of Sebastian Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse G. Hawkins settled in 1840 on the fam now oooopied by onr subject, part of which they oleared and improved, and where diey lived and died, the father in 1850, at the age of sixty, and the mother in 1877, aged seventy-iiTe years. Our eabject was reared on the old homestead, where he sow xwides, and was married Ifareh 11, 1878, to Addie, daughter of Oirii and Sally (Blair) Leach, of Twinsburg, faj whom he had one duld^Ony f d( cpnsed). Mr. Hawkins is an enterpriaini^ pQbllO'Bpiriied dtizenj in politics he is a Democrat.

"WILLIAM S. HILL, retired farmer, Streetsboro.waB bom in Goilford, New Haven Co., Conn., April 19, 1810, son of William and Lucy (Scovill) Hill. William Hill, Sr. , was hIso a native of Guilford, and a son of Thomas Hill, whose father, Thomas Hill, Sr., was originally from England. His wifo was a grandniece of Gen. James Wolfe, who was killed on the Plains of Abraham, at Quebec, Canada, and a daughter of Israel Soorill, a native of Guilford, Conn. Our subjAct was reared in his native town until ten years of ago. when he was thrown on his own resources. The sncceoding ten yoars of his life were spent on the sea, starting in the capacity of cabin boy and ending as Second Officer. He then went to WalHngford, Conn., and worked as an assistant at the earpenter's bench until ho learned the trade. He has been twiee married, firsts September *20. 1831, to Ruth A., daughter of Isaac and Ruth (Rice) Page, of Wallingford, Conn. By this union there were three children: William H., Isaac P. and Elizabeth A. (latter deceased). April 21, 18-14, he married his present wife, Asenath A., daughter of William and Eleanor (Wood) La Do, of Shalersvillo. His son William H. maiTied Augusta C. Darling, and has three children: Le Ette A. (wife of Dr. C. A. May), Burdell A. and Henry S. ; and his son Isaac P. married Marion L. Lord, and has three children: William , B., Arthur E. and Clayton E. On October 4, 1888, Mr. Hill settled in StreetsbcHTO, locating on a farm on Lot 29, in the northeast part of the township, a part of which ho cleared and improved. Al ont ]'^52 ho purchased an addition to his farm of eighty acres, and since 1850 has done a general dairy business in eonneetton wi£ his farming interests. He and his son are also doing quite an extensive bnsiness erecting the white bronze monmnents (being sole agents in Portage County) at present manufactured in Bridge]>ort. Conn. ; they erected tbo tirst monuiuent of the kind here to the late Henry Peck, of Streetboro, and have already put over 100 of these mouumeiits in the county. Mr. Hill is a member of the Baptist^ his wife of the Congregational Chnreh. He ia Treasurer of his chnroh; haa held the office of Township Trustee. In polities he is a Republican.

SAMUEL W. JENKINS, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Hhreh 8, 1828, a son of Samuel and Ursula (Brewster) Jenkins, who settled in StreetsbaKO, this township, in June, 1837, locating east of the Center on tlie farm now owned by C. R. Doolittle, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived for many years. Samuel Jenkins, Sr., was a natiye of Fort Ann, N. Y., and a son of Obiah Jenkins, for* merly of Providence, R. I., who was of W'eUh descent and a soldier of the Revolutionan* war. Ursula, the wife of Samuel Jenkins, Sr., was a native of Middletown, Vt., and a daughter of Ornnjel Brewster, of English descent and a tanner and carrier by trade. They bad seven children: Julia E., wife of Henry Peck; Norman B.$ Eunice, wife of A. W. Hnrlburt; Samuel W.; Martha v., wife of Ber. J. M. Chapman; Lydia, wife of Henry Peabody, and Wilbur A. Our subject, from nine years of age, was reared in Streetsboro, and has always engaged in farming. He assisted in clearing his father's farm, and when twenty -one years of age bought a farm adjoining, most of which he cleared and improved, and where he 1ms always resided, excepting ten years at the Center. He has been twice married; on first occasion, in 18S^, to Delia, dangbier of E^lward and Love (Spoacer) Russell, who settled in Brimfield Towiubip, this oonnty, in 1820, and by whom he had two diildren: Eva, wife of Bansom Biohaida, and Siimnor. Octobor 7). 1870, he was united in mar* riag© with his present wife. Julia, dHUf^'bttM of Alexandt>r and Electa (Power) Wilcox, of Twinsburg. The issue of this union was three children: Stella, Theodore and Albert. Mr Jenkins has held various township c^ees; is one of Sti t titri!)oro'.s r.'presentative citizens. In politics he is a Bepublican.

JAMES T. J UDD, farmer, P. O. Sf rot«tHb<)rougb, was born on the farm where lio now rt^idt's in this township, OctolKT 2' I, 1S38, son of Orrin and Minerva (Biair; Judd, parents of six children: Cordelia, deceased; iSophronia, wife of L. F. Wyatt; Marj, wife of John Wyatt; Amanda; Watson B., deceased, and James T. Of these Watson E. was in the late war of the Rebellion, serving in the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died of disease contracted in the army after three years' service. The parents of our subject settled in Streeteboro in 1880, coming from Blanford, Conn., and here thej cleared and improved the farm now oooapied by James T., and on which they lived the remninder of tlioir days, one of the lirnt familieri to help raise the Baptist standard in ijtreetsboro, dying in full faith of eternal life. Our subject was reared on the old homestead, and was educated in the common and select sdu>ol& He was married January 26, 1864. to Huldah L., daughter of Ana> nias and Samantha (Squires) Dertbick, of Bedford, Ohio, by whom be has five children: Nellie, Carrie, Mertie, Addie and Clayton O. Mr. Judd, wife and three eldest daughters are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Bepnblican.

D. F. McGREW (deceased) was bom in Springfield, Summit Co., Ohio^ July 18. 1880, son of William McGrew, an early settler of Stroeteboro To\vnship, this county, who cleared and improved a farm here, on which he lived and died. William MeGrew was parent ca six diildren: Margaret; D. F., our snb. jeet; Willis, deceased; Delight; Newton, deeeasod, and William. Our subject was reared in Stieetsboro, this county, wbt ix' hv learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed all his life. He also conducted a small farm. He was mar ried October 24, 1852, to Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen and liebecca (Walha) Myers, first settlers of Streetsboro Towndiip, this oonnty. Mrs. McG-rew's grandfather, ^fr. Myers, was a pioneer of Streetsboro Township, and lived to be one hundred and six yeai"s old. To our subject and wife was born one child - Emma C , wife of E. C. Root. Mr. McGrew's father dying when he was bat eight years of age, he was thns early thrown npon hia own lesooroee, and as aoonsequence his schooling was very limited, yet at the time of hu death he was a man well versed in matters of history and general information. The young came to him for advise and counsel, and the middle-aged found in him a friend and eo-wbrker in all matters pertaining to the elevation and improvement of society. He was a member of the Congregational Ghnroh, took an active interest in the Sabbath school, and for many years was Superintendent, teacher and one of its most earnest workers. He wa.s elected to the office of Justice of the Peace two terms, and was serving in this of^ce at the time of his de«th. In politics he was ever a Democrat tSx. McGhrew died JvUy 5, 1878, in his forty- ei^^btb v< ar

GEORGE D. McGKEW, farmer, P. O. Earlville. was born in Streetsboro, this county, November IS, 1838; son of George B. and Sosannah (Martin) MeCbew, latter of whom died February 29, 1884. (She wasadanghterof Robert and Mary Martin. George B. !McGre\v was bom in Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio, March 6, 1803, son of Archibald and Margaret (Baird) McGrow, natives of Westmoreland County, Penn. He was reared in SpringHeld (now

Summit County), Ohio, where he lived until thirty years of a^e, and in 1833 set- Uedin StreetBbooro, this cmmty, and oleafed and improredwdfarmnow ownad by B. EL Peck, where he resided up to 1860, when he settled on his preaent farm in the sontliprn part of the township, a part of which he also cleared. He was muiTied, February 6, 1888, to Susannah, daughter of Robert and Mary Martiu, uf Beaver County, Penn., by whom be had ton children: George D., William T., Mary (deceased), Robert M. (deceased), Margaret B., Archibald D., Marcia F.. Sarah E.. Scott M., Susan D. (Mrs. A. N. Sperry). The father is a prominent member of and a Pencon in the Presbyterian Church, with which he has been connected upward of tifty years. The subject of this sketch was reared in hie native place, where he has always resided, and was edoeated in the common and hi^h schools. He served in the late war of the Bebellion» enlisting August 9, l^f'/2, in the Ninth Ohio ludopondent Battery, and was honorably discharged June 16, 1865. He was married, November 18, 1869, to Alvira E., daughter of Samnel and Emily (Newton) Stcme, of TaUmadge, Ohio, by whom he has had five children: Georgo B. (deceased), AlvinN., Snsaa R., Emma D. and Bertha ^l. Mr. and Mrs. McGrew are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which ho Ih an officer; he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath-school several terms. Our subject is a member of the G. A. R. In politics he is a Bepnblioan.

ORRIN NIGHMAN. farmer, P. O. EarWille, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 10, 1832; son of Frederick and Parmolia (Van) Nighraan, who were the iirst couple married in Streetsboro. His paternal grandparents were Adam and Betsey Nighman, formerly of Westmoreland Gmmty, Penn., and who settled in Franklin Township, this connty, in 1809. His maternal grandparonts were Absolem and Abigail Van, the former of whom was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Stowe, now in Summit County, Ohio. Our subject was reared in his native town, where he has always resided. He waa married, Jnlj 2, 1868, to Mary, daughter of Ahram B. and Jane H. (Glark) Nash, of Streetsboro, natives of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Mrs. Nighman*8 paternal grandfather was Jonathan Nash, a native of Great BarringtoQ, Mass., a farmer by occupation, who settled in New Hartford, N. Y., in 1802, Imt removed to Ohio in I8i34, and died in Penfield, Lorain County, January 15, 1838. Her maternal grandfather was Robert Clark, a native of Pennsylvania, and an *^;nly settler of Streetsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Nighman have had three children: Gertie L., ao infant sou (deceased) and Alvin W. They reside on the old homestead on which his father settled in 1832. Mrs. Nighman is a memher of the Methodist Episcopal Churoh. In politics ocu* subject is a Democrat

ALONZO E. OLIN, farmer, P. O. Ear hi lie. was born in Perry, N. Y., May 18, 1820; son of Samuel and Betsey (Green j Ulin, who settled in Streetsboro in 1880, where they cleared and improved a farm on which they liyed and died (see sketch of N. S. OHd). Our subject came to Streetsboro, this oountj, with his parents, with whom he remalnetl until he was twenty-three years of age, when he located on the farm now owned and occupied by his brother Elon, where he resided three years. He then settled on the farm where he now lives, most of which he has cleared and improved himself. He was married, October 12, 1842, to Almira B , daughter f)f Sohnnon and Hannah (Brown) Squiers, of Perry, N. Y., by whom he has four chihhen living: James, Arthur S , John and Frank, all married; and there are seven grand -children. Mr. Olin is a representatiTe of one of the leading pioneers of Streetsboro Township, his father having at one time owned over 000 aoree of laml here and in Franklin Town> ship, roost of which wa^ divided and now owned by his desceadauts. Mr. Olin ii^ politics is a Democrat

Biooraphioal Sketches

NATHANIEL S. OLIN, farmer, P. O. Streetaboroiigb, was born in Perry. Wyoming Co., N. Y., December 28, 1638; son of Samuel andMercj (ISeymuur; Olin, who 8eUl«d in Straetsboro Mardi 11, 1889, locating on the fam now occupied by our subject^ which fhey cleared and improved, and where th«j lired and died. Samuel Olin vthb a native of Vermont, and a son of Ezra Olin, late of Perry, N. Y. He was twice married, having by his first wife, Betsey Green, eight children: Silas (deceased); Sophia (deceaaed); Alonzo; Sarah (deceased); Elon; Bethania (deceased); Ezra (deceased); Beteej A., wife of Thomas Price. His second wife Tsns Mercy Seymour, of Genesee County, N. Y., who bore him seven children: Emily L., wife of Dow I'ease; Seymour (deceased;; Nathaniel S.; Adelaide, wife of C. B. Dooiittle; ^Hartha (deceased); Mary (deceased) and SamneL The subject of this sketch was reared in Streeta* boro and educated in the common schools. He was married, December IS, 1801, to Augiista, daughter of Albert and Alamanda (Burroughst Doolittle. of Streetaboro, by whom he has one child - Albert D. For the pabt hfteen years Mr. Olin has been a breeder of Shorthorn Dnrham cattle, and now haa a fine herd of twenty-five, all registered in the American Herd Book. At the Ohio Stnte Fair, in 1884, with an entry of five head, he took three firt-t- class premiums, competing with over 2(X) head of cattle on eihil)ition from Ohio and other States. He has been President of the Portage County Agricultural Society four years; ia a member of the Hortioaltural SMiety; the P. of BL, and ia a F. & A. M. Ha has held several of the minor township offices. In politics he ia a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Olin are membore of the Univorsalist Church.

ENDS PAGE, farmer, F. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Wailingford, Gonn., August 8, 1806, a son of Isaac and Bnth (Rice) Page. He was leand in his native town and settled in 1880 on the farm in Streetsboro where he BOW r^ideR, which he cleared and improved, and for which he ])aid S2 per acre. It was then an unbroken wilderness, and his nearest noi^rhbor was Mr. Holoomb, who resided on the farm now owned by C. S. Haunum. Our subject waa married November 8, 1882, to Cinderella, daughter of Joseph C. and Bosetta (Griswold) Baldwin, of Atwater Township, this county, by whom there were five children: Sidney, deceased; Eli; Mary, wife of Jefferson Mellen; Slyvanus, deceased, and Alfred. Mr. Page is one of the few pioneers still living in Utreetaboro, and is one of its repreeentatiTO oitinna. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, with which they have been connected idbont fifty years. In politics ho is a Republican.

LEWis' C. PATTERSON, farmer, P. O. Streetaborough, was bfirn August 21, 1831, in Streetsboro, this county, son of Ira and Jano (Crawford) Patterson, who reared a family of aeven childrm: Charlotte, wife of Stephen Lekens; Lewis C; Oscar D. ; Emerancy; Mary J., wife of M. Ladu; Crawford and Henrietta, latter wife of Harry Ellis. Ira Patterson settled in Streetsboro. this county, about 1829, and assisted in clearing and improving several farms. Onr aabjeet'a maternal grandfather, Bavid Crawford, waa among the first aettiers of TaUmadge, Summit Ca, Ohio, but afterward settled in Streeieboro on the fnrm now occupied by onr sul)ject, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived and died. Lewis C. Patterson has always resided in his native township, and followed farming as an occupation. He was married June 1853, to Fanny C, danghter of Elisfaa and Fanny Sogers, of western New Y'ork, by whom he has two children: Rcnft F. and George L. Mr. PatteraOD is one of the leading farmers here. In politics he is a Republican.

ELI PECK, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Newtown, Fairfield Oa, Conn., Febmaiy 18, 1808, and ia a aon of Bnfoa and Sally (Hall) Peck, who settl^ in Streetsboro Township, this county, coming here in 1888, with a family of fiye oliildren and two grandchildren, in a two-borse wagon. They were twenty<one days on the road, starting October 14, 1836, and arriving in

Hudson November i following. Rufns Peck settled on Lot SI. in Streetsboro Township, u part of which he cleared and improved. Thoy were the parents of twelve children: Chloe (^deceased), Lyman (deceased), William, John, Eli, Paulina (deoeaaed), Clara, Sarah A. (deceased), Bnaa^I, Henry (deceased), Nathan (deceased) and Horace. Om- subject waa married April 27, 184'\ to Eliza, daughter of Hezekiah and Mary (Buell) Judd, of Berkshire County, Mass., by whom he has had four children: Buell J. (deceased), Julia (deceased), Cyrus (deceased) and Charles E. Of these, Julia married Jamee J. Osgood, and at her death left three children: Charles B., William \\. and Elliott I. CharlpB E. married Lizzie Davirlhon, of Pennsylvania (have two childron: James E. and Fred T. ) Mr. Peck tiist settled on Lot 82. and has lived on his present farm since 1850. He has held several minor ofdces in the township. In polities he is a Bepnbliean.

NORMAN D. PECK, merehant, Streetsboro, was born June 14, 1848, in StreetBboro, this county, a son of Henry and Julia E. (Jenkins) Peck, former . a native of Connecticut, and a tailor by trade, a son of Uufus and Sally (Hall) Peek, who settled in Streetsboro in 1887, here worked at his trade for several years, after which he engaged in fanning and dairyin^^', and became also a producer and buyer of chpPBo. Henry Peck was married January 1, 1840, to Julia E., daughter of Sarniu'l and T'^rnula (Brewsten Jenkins, former of whom was a native of Fort Anu, Washington Ca, N. Y., and a son of Abiat Jen- Idna, fonnerly of Prcridencet B. L, and a soldier in the BevolntioDary war, the latter was bom in Middletown, Vt, a daughter of Oramel Brewster. To the union of Henry and Julia E. Peck were born seven children: Sophia E. , wife of Henry M. Lane; Nonnan D.; Arthur H., deceased^ Helen M., wife of "W. L. Case; Eflle, wife of H. A. Doolittle; Elsie N., wife of Charles E. Kent, and Cora £. In 1860 the father embarked in mercantile business in Streetsboro, with John C. Parsons, Esq., who was associated with him for a time, but subsequently retiring, Mr. Peck continued the business alone for several years, when his sons were taken into partnership, under linn name of H. Peek & Sons. Onr sabjeofe was reared and educated m the common schools of Streetsboro, and also attended the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsio, N. Y. He has been twice married, on lirst occasion October 21, 1809, to Alice, daughter of Frederick and Melissa (Wait) Plum, of Streetsboro, and by her he had one child - ^Harry D. On 80th Janoary, 1876, onr subject married his present wife, Eva M., daughter of Daniel and E. M. (Cox) Ross, of Boston, Mass.,, by whom he has two children: Arthur \. and Raymond H. Mr. Peck is the leading merchant of Stieetsboro, keeping a large and varied stock of goods, such as is usually found in a country store. He also manufactures but* ter and obeese, and has a dairy of 100 cows. He served as Township Ttoasorer four years and Justice of the Peace two terms; has been Postmaster of Streetsboro eleven vcars. In politics he is a Republican.

FREDERICK PLUM (deceased) was born December 16, 1802, in Chester, Mass., son of Comfort and Betsey (Black) Plum, ^o were parents of William, Fred, Alonzo, Jamse, Albert, Henry, Alanson, Betsey, Louisa and Cordelia. His odncation was received in the country schools, and ho began for himself working by the month. In 1821 he came to this county; was married April 16, 181^, to ICelksa Wait, who was bom January 3, 1810, in Chester, Iffliaa., daughter of Samuel and Betsey (Bell) Wait, who came to Ohio in 1827, settling in Aurora Township, and later in Streetsboro,where they died. Their children were ijamuel, Sarah, Andrew, Mary, W'illiam, Orlioda, Malissa, Betaey,

Edward, Delilah, Washington, Wellington and Ellen. The mother was a member of the Baptist Cburoh. To Mr. and Mrs. Plum were born nine children, six of whom are now Imng: William, Lerpf, Wilson, Lydia (now Mrs. C. Olds, in Michigan), Cornelia (now Mra. (George Blake) and Jane (now Mrs. Horaco Russell). Our Bubjoct began life with but little, and at his dpath, October 12, 1883, he owned 110 acres well- improved land, besides other property, after giving his children a good start. Mr. Plum was a good citizen, well liked bj bis neigbbom. In politios 1m was a Demoerai His worthy widow now lives on the old homestead, which is managed hj her son Wilson. Out of respect for her deceased husband, Mrs. Flam baa inserted a portrait of him in the history of Portage County.

HABT L. RliSLEY, fanner, P. O. Streetsboroogli, was boni on the farm where he now resides, in Streetsboro Township, this oonnfj, Mansb 7, 1888, son of Nathaniel H. and Emily (Tjoomis) Risley, who were the parents of two children: Colinda (wife of Woaley Lewis) and Uart L. His patorual grandfather, Nathaniel Bisley, was among the first to settle in the uoutii part of Aurora Township^ this oonnty, where he cleared and improved the farm on. which he lived and died. His children were Nathaniel H. (deceased), Julia A. (deceased), Emily E., Amanda M. , Roxany L., Henrietta (dweased i, Mary M. (deceased), Austin (deceased), Andress, Caroline A (deceaseii;, Freeman (deoeased) and Bnsannah 0. (deoeased). Oar sabject was rewed on and has always resided on the old homestead in Sfireetaboro Township, where his father first commenced. He has been twice married; on first occasion September 1<\ 1800, to Adda, daughter of Josiah and Eliza Combs, of Streeteboro. Tbo issue of this union was two children: Louie H. and Jay C. September 10, 1879, Mr. Bisley married his present wife, Minnie A., daaghter of Bsfv. P. P. and Sarah f(irow) Kennedy, of Streetsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Risley are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.; has aerredhis township as Trustee one term. In politics he is a Democrat.

. WAliLAOE BOOT, fanner, P. O. Streetsborough, was bom Febraary 2, 1880 in StToot.shoro. this coun^, eon of Alonzo and Snsan (Streator) Root, parents of four children: G. \VeIlingt<in, Wallace, Augusta (wife of J. F. Wing) and Alonzo D. His paternal grandfather, Benjamin Boot, was a native of Vermont, and among the first aettlera of Shalersville and later of Sti-eetsboro, clearing and improving farms in both townships. He removed to Kentacky in 1850, and died tliere. His children were eight in number: Alonzo, Herod. Nelson. Obediab, Decalvous, Alhort. Therosa and Worthiugton, who is the only one now surviving. Alonzo, the oldest, settled in Streetsboro, this coanly, aboat 1828, looating on the farm now owned by Henr>' Sawyer, whidi he cleared and improved, and in 1835 he settled on the farm now owned by our subject, which he also cleared, and wb»>re bo lived until 1S48, in which year he died aged forty- three. The maternal grandfather of oar subject, Isaac H. Streator, smied here in 1826, being tlw tbhed settler in Streetsboro, clearing and improving a farm. In 1840 he ranofed to Cleveland and died there. "Wallace Root wte reared in his native town and received a common school education. Ho was married Novemlxr VS, 1S51. to Lucy, daught^^r of Josiah and Eliza Combs, of Streetsboro, by whom he had four children, of whom but one ia now living - Ernest C, married to Emma O., daaghter of D. F. and Elizabeth McGrew, of this place, by wh<nn he has two children: Wallace F. and Earl A. Mr. Root and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is Steward and Class Leader, and for upward of ten years he has been Snperintendent of the Sabbath^adhool, in whidi ho takea aft aotiTe interest, being one of its earnest workers. He haa served hia township

LUTHER RUSSELL (cleceus.Hl) born November 9. 1801, in West Windsor, Conn., v:ns depcendod from \\'illiam RuspoII. who early omifjratod from Enpfland. His father, Return RusHell. was born in West AVindsor, Conn., March 1, 177S. His mother, Jerusha (^Ohborn) Russell, was bom December 20, 1780, itt Oonneetieai They left their Gonneeticnt home when oar enbjeetwae' a child and nettled in Rodman, Jefferson Co., N. Y., whence they removed to Ohio in 1822. They soon joined the Shaker Society near Cleveland and here lived, died and were buried. Luther, the eldest of eleven children, remained in Rodman to settle up his father's business. Tbe ehildreo were very fond of their father, who^ physically, was large and well developed. He wss gealal, intellij^ont and agreeable He died October 5, 1834. They also reverenced their gentle and loving mother, who died March 28. 1854, havinc: lived a life of self-sacritiee. Of the members of the family who joined the Shakers onlv two remain with the Society, the other members of the family living in differ* ent States, excepting Mrn. Nelf-on Phillips, of Cleveland, and Samuel S. Russell, of Mantua. The latter wan lioru May 14, 1S07, and September 15. 1840, he was chosen by the Shaker Society Presiding Elder, which position he filled satisfactorily until Angnst 19, 1858, when he withdrew, leaving a prospefow membership of about 200. Tbe interest he still maintains and the affiBotioD and confidence the Society has in him, are manifested by the many pref=sing invitations to return. In 1807 ho became a resident of Mantua, whore he still snrvivse, a worthy and respected citizen. His estimable wife died December 26, 1888. In June. 1823, Luther Russell came to Ohio end March 18, 181K^ he was married to Polly Russell, of Anmra Township, Portage Co., Ohio, born March 2^, 1806, in Chester, Mass., dau^^hter of Samuel Rnssell, born January 14, 1781, in West Windsor, Conn., and Hepsabeth (Ellsworth) Russell, born August 80, 1785. Her parents came to Aurora Township, this county, in 1811, after a long and toilsome journey on foot, horseback and in cart, and they were soon settled and contented in their new home in tbe Western Reserve. Here they died, the father June 8, 1863, and th^ mother February 6, 1837. In 1880 Lniher, with bis wife, located on a ham in Streetsbovo Township, this county, where they lived, toiled and endured such hardships as befall the early settlers of a new country, and in after yeai-s they took ])lea.«;nre in relating to their children many incidents of pioneer life. In his early life our subject waH deprived of elaborate edu4»tionaI advantages, but during his mature yean he devoted considerable time to study. In politics he was a life -long Democrat, and tnok a deep interest in public affairs. In 1845-46 h» represented the cotinty in the State Legif^laturc. For many years he filled the office of Justice of the Peace, acceptably not only to his own political party, but to his entire township. In all his acts he aimed to be true to his conviotioaa of troth and right. Not finding satisfaction in the orthodox faith, he espoused the canpe of Spiritualism and was firm in the liolii'f tliat this life would continue after death. Happy in this belief he died August 5, 1878, after an illness of fourteen months, during which he received the most devoted care at the hands of his familv. His children were Martin L., I>orn December 2V), 1829, died July 2, 1855; Cynthia M., born May 22, 1832, died December 25, 1834; Sarah E.. bom June 3, 1834; Marion B.* born Xoveniber 10. 1837, died January 18, 1879; Helen M., liorn November 10, 1841, married to Johnson J. Sadler, both deceased, former November 28, 1881, latter May 19, 1882 (their daughter Nellie Agnes, born September 24, 1874, now resides with her grandmother, the widow of Lather iiussell). Chester N., son of Newell Rn*> flfillt was another orphan who found a home with Mr. Ruaaell. He was broogfat from Quincy, III., April 28, 1804, at the ago of niup yoarp. His father serred in the late war and at the death of the mother, Laura Lola and Charles H. were brooglit to the same happy home of their brother^OheBter N. Lmira

Lola married Walter A. Folger, of Akron, Ohio. Her sister Agnes V. is now Mrfl. J. H. Spaton, roeidinv; in Omaha, Neb., and her eldest brDthor. Frank P., is a physician in Suffield Township, this coanty. ^ portrait of Lather BoaaoU will be found elsewhere in this volume.

NATHAN SHAW, farmer, P. O. Kent, waa bom in Keene^ Eaaaz Ca, N. Y., March 4, 1818, a son of Joseph and Polly (^^^leeler) Shaw. He was reared in his native county, an*l in 1839 came to Rootstown, Portage Co.. Ohio, where be worked by the month as a farm hand and taught school winters for several yeaia. He waa married January 23, 1845, to Almira, daughter of Qeorge and Laura (Dergy) Moulton, and grand-daughter of Judge Jeremiah Monlton« wlKt settled in Brimtield Township, this county, in 1817. By this union there was one child - Selden W., who was married March 4, 1878, to £llen^ daughter of JohnD. and Mary (Ferry) Dewey, of Franklin Township, Portage Go., Ohio, In 1848 Mr. Shaw purchased a farm in the northwest part of Rootstown Township, this county, which ho cloarod and improved, and where he resided up to 1870, and then removed to the farm in Streetsboro Township, where he now resides. Ue is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Churcii. in politics he is a Damoorat

JOHN C. SINGLET ART, farmer and attorney at law, Streetsboro, was bom in Aurora Township, this county, December 19, 1810, son of John C. and Harriet (Powers) Singletary, former a native of Worcester, Mass., and latter of Middletown, Conn., and who weraparenta of live ehildien: Anthony P., deceased: John C; Cyrus, deceased; Earl, deoeaaed, and Charles, deceased. The parents settled and took up a farm nf fifty acres in Aurora Township, this county, in 1808, which they cleared, improved and kept adding to until 1S2S, when they located in Streetsboro on the property now occupied by our subject, where they kept a public honae lor many yeara and al the aame time engagad in farminf^ John C. Singletary. Sr., was the first Postmaster at Streetsltoro thi.s county, an otBco beheld for several years. He died in 1851 at the age of sixty seven. Our subject was reared in his native township and educated in Weatem Reaerre Oollege at Hudaon. He afterward atndied law with hii uncle, Gregory Powers, of Akron, Ohio, and was admitted to the bar at Columbus, Ohio, in IS^f), though he has never practiced his pi-ofession to any I extent He was married August 11| 1845, to Mary AnUi daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Mtlla) Garter, nativee of Ireland, who aettted in Boaton (now i in Summit County) in 1824 By this union there were eight children: OywmC^ ' deceased; Theodore, deceased; Zachary T., decea-sed; Harriet E. ; Mar_\ k.: Theodora (the last two mentioned are j^raduates of the Western Reserve Col 1^^, and at present teaching in the high school at Denver, Colo.;; Delia, deoeaaed, and Kate F. Mr. Singletary located in Akron, Ohio, in 1886. and was elected the second and third Mayor of that city. The principal part- of his life, however, has been spent in Stroetslioro, this county, where he ha* j been engaged in farming. In politics he is a Bepablican and Prohibitionist In religion he and hia family are Heihodiata.

MERRILL STANTON (deoeaaed), was bcfn in Hampden Connty, Maaa, January 13, 1820, son of Asher and Lucy (Wait) Stanton, who settled the farm now occupied by Mrs. M Stanton in 1830, which they cleared hud improved, and where they lived and died. Their children were nine in namber: fietaey, deoeaaed; Harty, deeeaaed; William; Delilah, deoeaaed; Salfy, deceased; Lacy, deceased; Julia, wife of Thomas Plum; Merrill, deceased, and Christopher. Asher Stanton died June 21, 1808, aged eightj-nine years. Oar subject's paternal grandfather, Abel Stanton, and his maternal grandfather, Jonathan Wait, were nativM of MaaMobnfletta, and settled in Aurora Township, this countj, in 1830. Our subject came to Streetsboro, this county, his parents when eleven years of age, and with the exception of ten years he resided in Solon, Cayahoga Co., Ohio, always lived on the old homeatead in Streetoboro. He was mairied January 1, 1846, to Amelia M., daugh* ter of Reuben and Corinne (Lewis) Avery, who settled in Aurora Township in 1815. The issue of this union was three children: Emma F. (wife of Chauncey Taylor), Herbert M. and Arthur N. The maternal grandparent of Mrs. Stanton was Oliver Lewis, a native of Farmington, Conn., who settled in Hantna Township, this county, iu 1813. He afterward removed to Bidgeville, Lorain Co. , Ohio, nnd died there. His wife was Lucinda North, and tbey reared a family of eleven children. Reuben Avery, the father of Mrs. Stanton, died in Aurora May 23, 1873, at the advanced age of one hundred and one jears. He retained his memory, otber f aonltles and babits of indus* Ivy until within three years of his death. Our subject was one of the thorough practical farmers of Streetsboro, and filled several of the minor offices in the

CHARLES STONE, farmer, P. O. Hudson, Sommit County, was bom in Hudson Township (now in Rninmit County), Ohio, January 25, 1812, non of Nathaniel nnd Sally (Holleul)eck) Stone, who were the parents of twelve children, mx of whom are now living: Caroline, wife of Sydney Collar; Charles; Sydney J. ; Helen, wife of G^eorge Bentley; Boswell and Orlanda Natbaniel Stone was a native c>f Connecticut, son of Jerome Stone, of that State. He settled in Hudson Township in 1810, and cleared and improved a farm, on which he resided (except when in the war of 1812) until 1832, when he removed to StreetsbcHTO, locating on the haem wbidi be also eleared and improved, and wbero be died in 1861 in his seventy-sixth year. The maternal grandfather of our subject, Samnel Hollenbeck. n native of Canaan. Conn., settled in Hudson Township in ISIO, and lived and died there. Charles Stone cr.Tiip to Strcet«kboro with his parents 'in 1832, and assisted his father iu cleunng the farm until twenty-five yean of age, wben tbe latter gave bim sixty acrea of land, on which he built a log cabin on the site of his present residence. He was married April 18, 1R37, to Sabrina, daughter of Moses Draper, who sottied in Hudson Township in J 831. The issue of this union was seven children: Harriet, Frederick (wbo died serving bis conntry dnring the war of tbe Bebellion), Salina (wife of Charles Cash), David, Moses, Lavonia (deceased ), Clara (Mrn. Wesley Kinsley). Mr. Stone is a member of tbeFiO' neer Society. In politics he is a Eepublican.

OS^IAN THOMAS, retired farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Jefferson County, N. T., Febmary 9, 1809; son of John and Lois (Farr) Thomas, settled in Streetsboro, this county, in 1829. They had eight children: Osman; David (deceased); Julia A., wife of Andrew Boyd; James; ^laria P., deceased wife of IchabodBoyd; William F.; Boswell and John W. (deceased). Oar subject was twenty years of age wben bis parents settled a mile and a quarter west of Streetsboro Center, clearing and improving the farmi and on which he resided until 1S50. when he removed to and resided for twenty years on the farm now owned by N B. Jenkins. He then went to Akron, but at the expiration of a year and a half returned to the old homestead in Streetsboro Township, which be still owns, remaining there until 1879, wben be removed to Strpetshoro Conter, wliPro he now resides. Mr. Thomas was married January 11, IbliT, Lo Luis J., daughter of William Matthews, of Westtield, Mass., aod by her he has had five children: Willard W., Juliette (wife of Dr. L. D. StockoQ), JoflforsoQ, Millicent (wife of George L. Andrews), aod DelOB (deceasoil). Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are members of the Bajnist Church, with which he has been conndcted iifty-one years, serving as JDeauou for forty years. He has served the township as Joatioe of the Peace three terms, and haa held other minor oiTicos; in pjlitics he is ii Republican.

JEFFERSON THOMAS, farmer, P.O. Streetsboroiigh. was bom July 4, 1S12, in Streetsboro, this county; and is a son of Osraan and Lois J. (Matthews) Thomas. His paternal grandfather was John Tiiomas, one of the early settlers of Streotsboro. Onr snbjeot was reared in his native town, reoeiving his early education in the common schools, after which he attended a select school at Kent, Ohio, and Mt. Union College. He was in tli»* late war of tbo Rebellion, enlisting November -i, 1861, in Company K, Sixth Ohio Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Cross Keys, Second Bnll Bnn, followed Stonewall Jackson from Gross Keys to Strasburg. and was in an engagement ersary other day. He received an honorable di8chnr<^e, Fobniary. 1603, on account of disability. Mr. Thomas was married November 13, IS'^0. to Martha £., daughter of Eben and Mary (Green) Joy, of Trumbull Co., Ohio, by whom he haa Uiree diildren: Garrison O., Marj J. and an infant son. Mr. Thomas is a prominent fanner of Streetsboro; a member of the G. A. B. ; in polities a Republican.

SAMUEL WAIT, Jb., farmer, P. O. Streetsborougb, was bom in Hampden Oonnty, Maes., September 21, 1816 1 son of Samoel and Bachel (Judd) Wait,, whoaettu 1 in Annnra Township, this county, in 1826, where they cleared and improved a farm on which thoy lived seven years, and then removed to the farm now owned and occupied by their son, Samuel, in Streetsboro Township, idiich they also cleared and improved, and where they lived and died. The paternal grandparents of onr sabject were Jonathan and MarganI (Smith) Wait, formerly of Hampden County, Mass., who settKxl in Aurora Township in 1829, and lived and died there. His maternal grandfather, Reuben Judd. also of Hampden County, Mass., was an early settler of Streetsboro, this county, and nis maternal grandmother waa Baohe) Smeed. Samnel Waik» Sr., waa twice married, having by his first wife, Betsey Bell, three children: Melissa, wife of Frederick Plum; Betsey (deceased) and Samuel (deceased K By his second wife, Rachel Judd, he had eleven children: Samuel, Sarah I wife of Linos Smith), An«]iew, Mary (deceased), William, Orlinda (deceased), Edward, Delilah (deceased), G. Washington, Wellington, and Ellen, wife of Harvey Ferris. Our Bubject was married April 22, 1855, to Maria, daughter of \\ illiam and Fanny Welch, of Franklin Township, this county, and by her he has three chiidiou: Elbert H., Estella, wife oi Charles King, and OerLrude M. Mr. Wait is one of Streetsboro Township's representative farmers and dtiaenfli In politics he is a Democrat.

HENRY H. WILCOX, farmer, P. O. Streetsborougb, was born January 1, 1845, in Streetsboro, this county; son of Alanson and Sylvia (Lawrence) Wilcox, and grandscm of Benjamin Wiloox who came from Jefferson Oonnty, N. Y,, to Streetsboro in 1882, and located on the farm now occupied by our subject, whit'h he cleared and improved, and where he lived and died. He had seven children: Wealthy, wife of Rnfus Ellsworth; Julia, deceased wife of James W. Clark; Jeanette, wife of Alanson Plum; Betsey, wife of Daniel Tncker; Alanson (deceased); Newell and Frank. Alanson Wilcuz. the father of onr subject, was a carpenter by trade. He pnt up the Methodist Church at

Slreeteboro, besides many otbor buildintj^B. He "wns married, February 2, Ib'Sl, to Sylyia, daughter of ThomaB and Suaannali (Parkerj Lawrence, who Mfttled in StrMteboro in 1888. Bj this nnion there were two idbildfen; 'Haxnet E. (deceased) and Honry H. In 1837 Alanson Wilcox moved to the farm by bis father, where he resided until his donth. He diod August 24, 1862, at the age of tifty years. Oar subject was reared on the old homestead where be bas always resided. He was married, September 10, 1871, to Agnee, daughter of Henry and Louisa (Taciker) EVench, of Strectsboro, by whom he has three child ron: Millard D., Artemas J. and John H- Mrs Wilrox i? a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 'Sir. Wilcox baa served his township as Clerk and Trustee; in politics he is a Democrat

HORACE ADAMS, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, was born in Snffield Township, this county, July lU, 1811; son of Moses Adams, who represented this distrlet in the Legislatore at the seesions of 1820-22. On December 8, 1842, our subject was married to Miss Lucy Richards and resided with his parents until their death. His mother died in October, 1844, andhis father in March, 1845. He removed to his present home, a productive farm of 171 acres, in 1869, where Mrs. Aaams died Angnat 20, 1879. They were the parents of the following children: Martha Ann (Mn. MoEnight), Benton, Sarab (Mrs. Hildebrandl. Albin. Fmma, Maria Lucy and Clayton. Our subject is an earnest Republican. Ue has served in several of the county ofhces, . having been a member of the Board ol Ednoation twenty-nine years, Conn^ OommiBBioner, eta, and he diaeharged the tmats oooimitted to his oare irim unswerving fidelity.

HENRY AGNE, farmer, P. O. Suffiehl. was born in Jackson Towii.ship, Stark Ca, Ohio, May 3, 1848; son of Philip and Elizabeth Ague, natives of Bavaria, Germany, who immigrated to America in 1888 and aettled in SnflBeld Township, this county, in 1844. Their children are Catharine (Mrs. Myers), Elizabeth (Mrs. Moatz), Mary (Mrs. Goetz), Caroline (Mrs. Mohler) and Henry. Our subject, November 24, 18G4, was married to Mary Jane Stamm, of Suffield Township, this county, and by her has following children: Nelaoii Eugene, Clarence Sidney, Alvema May, Minnie Belle and Forest Earl, besides four who died in childhood. Mr. and ^rrs. Agne now own the Stamm homestead, consisting of 268 acres in Portage and Stark Counties. Ohio. Mr. Agne is a life- long Democrat; a representative citizen, and, with his wife, a member of the <3eraian Reformed Ohnreh.

ANDREW AREHART, farmer, P. O, Mogadore. Summit County, was bom December 17, 1831, in Rochester, N. Y,; son of Joseph Arehart, a native of Germany, who is still living. Our subject was married, November 3, 1858, to Lena Panlna, a native of Fjranee, where she was bom, August 7, 1S30, daughter of Anthony and Barbara Paulus. and has since resided with his wife in the homo of his adoption in Suflfiold Township. To this union have l>een born six children: Louisa (Mrs. Memmer). Geori^f, liiuma, Clara, Frank and Ida, all of whom received a substantial literary and musical education. Mr. and Mrs. Arehart have by their indnstiy acqnireda prodnctiTefarmof ninefyseven acres; are oonsisteiit, pions members of the Bomaa Catholic ChnrdL

JOHN AREHART, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, was born January 19, 1840, in Suffleld Township, this county; son of Joseph and Eve Arehart, natives of Rhenish Bavaria, Qermanj, who immi^ted to America and nettled in Siiffiold TownRhip, fliis countv, about 1832, where thevwenton an entirely new farm which they cleared and improved. Mrs. Arehart died August 15, 1850, leaving eight children: Mary Ann (Mrs. May); Andrew; Joseph, in Misaonri; Cordelia (Mrs. Wehner) in Hiohigan; Barney, in Miciiigan; John; Elizabetii (Mrs. Spielmam) in Denver, Col., and Lawrenoe, in Ifiehigan. Mr. Arehart is now living at the advanced age of eighty two years, Onr snbject married, October 26, 18G2, Miss Mary Ann Wilson, and located where they now live in 1872. They are the parents of the following children: Meda, Charles E., Ella (deoeased), William J. and Jessie May. Mr. Arehart has served his township ns TruKtee, dlHcharging his duties faithfully and to the eatisfaction of the people. Politically he has been a life-long Democrat.

FREDERICK J. BAUER, physician and sui'geon, Mogadore, Summit County, was bom March 6» 18&4, in Bnffleld Township, this oonnty, where his father, Jacob Baner, still resides. He early engaged in teaching, and acquired a pfx>d literary and scientific education at Mount Union College. In 1877 he entered into the study of medicine under Dr. Ferguson, sub6e9[uently attending leetnree at fhe Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, and the Universitj at Woostor, Cleveland, Ohio, where he f^adnated in 1880, and settled down to practice with his former preceptor at Mogadore, Summit Co., Ohio, where he has built up n Inr^e and intluentiai practice. He is a Democrat in i)o!itica.

MICHAEL BLETZER, manufacturer, P. O. Suffield, born m Hesse-Darmstadt, Gtennanj, September 1, 1888, son of Philip Peter Bletaer, who died in 1853. The same year his widow, accompanied by her family, emigrated to America, landing in this country May 5. Onr subject at once located in Randolph Township, this county, where ho established a blacksmith shop in Johnn}r Cake Hollow." On Jane 4, 1855, he was married to Uiss AJbertine Helwig, by whom he had thirteen children, four of whom survive: ('-(xirge Henry, Eva Harriet, Philip Hartmann and Enmnuel Emil. On the nicrht of March 26, 1807, the family residence was burned to the ground, and five of the ohildi'en perished in the iiumos. After olovon years' residence m Randolph, oar sobjeet ranoved to Snffidd Township, where he established a wagon and blacksmith shop, and where he is known as a skillful mechanic. He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church. Our subject's mother is residing with him, and is eighty-two yearn of age. Mr. Bletzer has been a soand Democrat all the days of his life, and has never voted any other ticket

CONRAD L. BRUMBAUGH, farmer, P. O. :\Iishler. was born Ocu^ber 2, 1842, in Randolph Township, this connty, son of Henry and Catharine Brumbaugh, both now living. Our subject, April 28, IStVS, married Miss Eliza Mishler, and they are the parents of live children: Jesse, Albert, Manno, Lydia and Delia. After residing fonr yean in the eastern part of Snffield Townships and a few months in Randolph and Brimfield Townships, they settled on a farm of sixty two acres, in 1878, where they have since made their home. They also own thirty acres in Stark County, Ohio, and a little homestead of ten acres one-foorth mile east of his present home. Onr sabjeot is a Democrat in pol> itics. He has served his con.«tituency in the township as Trustee, School Director and Supervisor. He is an industrious and successful farmer, universally respected. Mrs. Brumbaugh is a member of the German Baptist Congregation.