Portage County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1885 (part 13 of 14)

MICHAEL CAHILL. farmer, P. O. Snffiohl, was born December 25, 1830, in County Kilkenny, Ireland; son of Patrick and Mary Cahill. He was mliicated principally in liis native county, and was maiTied, in 1853, tu Margaret Wilson, who died In 1860, leaving one eon - Joseph P., who now resides in Ulinois. Mr. Cahill when nineteen years of ago went to the County of Dorham, En^'land, and engaged in the coal mines there until 1855, when he met with an accident which resulted in the lous of his right leg below the knee. He emifiprated to America in 1865, and engaged with Mr. Loomia, of Onyahoga Falls, Uhio, to sell tin-ware, glass, etc., for liim through the surrounding countr}'. In 1867 he was again married, this time to BetKoy E., widow of Harrison Way, and daughter of Robert Fenton, of Suffield Township, and they immediately settled where they now live at Suffield Center. Mr. Cahill is a man of wide range of information, which he has acquired by extensive reading. He is a close student of public affairs, and takes a deep interest in the welfare of his adopted country. He is a Dernvx^rat in politics and has served his township as Assessor and member of the Board of Education. He is now holding his fourth commission as Notary Pablio, and has done consideirable local legal business in this community.

JOEL COBUBN, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was born August 28, 1825. in Brimheld Township, this county; son of David Coburn, of Mauson, Mass., and Nancy (Moulton) Cobnm, of Brimfield Township. Of their eight ohiI> dren three are now living: Joel, Lucy Ann (Mrs. Meacham) and Martin Y., all of thin county. Our subject married. Septoinber 28, 1S48, Diantha, daughter of David Perkins, who became a resideut of Springfield Township when thirteen years of age, and Electa (Tupperj Perkins. Seven children were bom to them, foor ot whom are still living: Silas, Simon, EUea (Mrs. Bogers) and Mrs. Cobum. Mr. and Mrs. Cobum are parents of the following children: Wilbur D., married to Lunetta A. Sabins, and Curtis E., who died ir'ebruary 27, 1870, aged twenty-live years. After a four years' residence in Brimfield Township onr subject settled upon his fann of 161 aores in Soffield Township, where he has sinoe resided. He has been a life long J>emoQrat; has served the township a» AsRPssor and Trustea Mrs. Cobom is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

NATHAN OOOk (deceased) was bom in Suffield Township, this county, April 9, 1816, son of David Cook. On January 14, 1842, our subject was married to Miss Clnrinda Hiilbert, V>orn November 10, 1810, daughter of Jain(>n and Lnrinia Hulhert, natives of Vermont and Connecticut, respectively, and who accompanied their families at an eaily day in their trip from the East with ox-teams, and settled in Springfield Township, this coonty. Our subject and wife after their marriage located near Suffield Center, where thoy developed their farm and raised a family of six children, viz.: David, in Michigan; Esther, Mrs. Brown ; Marion, in Kansas; Newton; Jamen; and Eveline, Mrs. Shanafeli Mr. Cook was a Bepubliean in polities, a nsefnl citizen and a worthy man. He died February 2, 1875. His widow still resides on tiie family homestojul. respected by the comrannitv for her excellent qualities.

LEE COOK, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was born November 11, 1821, in Suffield Township, this county, son of David and Chloe (Moore) Cook, who came to this county from Connecticut at a very early period in their liTCS, married and here rciiiaiiu <1 imfil theirdeath. The father died in Febinarv. isr.l», the mother ill aged ninety-one years. Their children wore ^\<\.\y (ilrs. Potzer), Naihuu and John, all deceased; Lee, Gaiviu, Orange and Uachel (Mrs. Stahlsmith) still living. Onr snbjeet married MSss Phebe Buckman, who died Felnraary 4, 1872, and he then married Margaret Bbel, born near Stras burg, France, December 11, 1831, danghter of John and Catharine Ebel, who settled in Saffield Township, thie county, in 1883« where they were hi;:biy respected membere of the Lutheran Churdi. They died many years ago Mr. nnd Mrs. Cook are much esteemed by the community for their mirth and into)- ligence. He owna a farm of 107 acres. In politics he is a liepublican. Mrs. Gook IB a member of the German Reformed Ohnroh.

AVERY CROSS, retired farmer, P. O. Brimtield, was born at Welle, Ratland Co., Vt. . April 4, 1800, son of Danit'l and Hannah (Avery) Cross, whc-e seven brothers were present and particijiated in the battle of Bunker Hill. In 1809 the father of our subject made a trip West, and the year following came to Ohio aooompanied by bis family, locating in Randolph Township, this county. He was one of the earliest carpenters in tilia part of the country. Ho and his son Samuel were frozen to death in January, 1812, while on their way to Harrisville, Medina Co., Ohio. Our subject adopted the carpenter's trade, and when sixteen years of age pnnhased fifty acres of land, which was the nndens of bis present farm of 210 acres in Suffield Township. He was twice married, first February 20, 1841, to Miss Hannah Frasier. of Richmond. Ohio, who died in 1845, leaving two children: Susanna (^Irs. Hubbard) and Nancy. His second wife, to whom ho was married September 15, 1846, was lAra. Mary Larkins, widow of John Larkins, and daogfatar of James and Ifary Byers, who bad two children by her first hnsband: Henrietta (Mrs. Smith, deceased), and James K Mr. and Mrs. Cross were the parents of two children: Frances J. (deceased) and Lucy E. (Strs. PoU»r>.

JAOOB CABOT FERGUSON, physician, P. O. Mogadore, Summit Gonnty, was bom August 7, 1819, in SuiVield Township, this county, son of Samuel Ferguson, of Armstrong County, Penn. , who came to this county in 1815, and Rosanna (Reynolds) Ferguson, a native of Londonderry, Ireland, who settled in Springfield Township, in 1810. After living the lives of pioneers they died, leaving three efaildren: Sarah (Mrs. Moore); Elisabeth (Mrs. Golvin), deceased, and Jacob Cabot Our subject, having finished his education at Wadsworth Academy, became a teacher, and so continued for several years. He then began the study of medicine under Dr. M. Jewett, and after practicing at intervals in TJniontown, New Baltimore and Mogadore, Ohio, where he settled in 1852, he graduated at the Western Reserve College in 185S. On June 18. 1844, he married Miss Mary Ward, of Randolph Township, who died January 7, 1863, mother of the following children: Rose (Mrs. Weimer, in Oincinnati) \ Kate (Mrs. Trenton) ; and George W. Our subject married for his second wife, Maroh 8, 1864, Mrs. Margaret (CSochrane) Chamberlain, widow of James Chamberlain (her son, Capt. W. F. Chamberlain, is Postmaster atHannibal. Mo. ) Our subject is a Republican in politics,

JOHN FRITCH, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was born in Suffield Township, this eonnty, October 5, 1811, son of John and Mary Ann Flitch, natiTss of Berks County, Penn., who immigrated to Suffield Township, this county, in 1805, with their three little girls, and settled at Fritch's Lake. They endured the hardships of pioneer life, and died leaving a family of eleven children, of whom John is the fifth. Our subject was twice married; on first occasion, March '?,, 1843, to Mary Frank, a native of Stark County, Ohio, who died February 12, lSr)B, the mother of the following children: George "\V.; Lucy A., Mrs. Bickel, deceased; Rebecca, Mrs. Garl; Susanna, Mrs. Werstler; John H. and Mary Elizabeth, both deceased. On July 17, 1853, Mr. Fritcb married Bebecoa Frank, his decessed wife^s sister, by whom he has had the following children: William B. -, Sarah, Mrs. McCloughan; Daniel; Caroline. Mrs. Weaveri Wilson; Mary Ellen and Can das. For over tiiirty years Mr. Fritch

GEORGE FRITCH, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was born April 15, 1813. in Suffield Township, this county; son of John and Mary Fritch. He was brought up on bis father's farm and attended the primitire schools of tboae early daya. He was married, NoTembw 14, 1839, to Mary Rhodes, who was born Jantiary 14, 1S21. in Germany, a daughter of Jacob Rhodes. By this union there are the following children: Jacob D. . Henry, John (deceased), Lucinda and Catherine (now Mrs. Wegman). Our subject and wife settled wbere they sow reside, after their marriage, and by indostry and good ma^taffement have acquired a fine farm of 220 aerea of well- improved land. Mr. Fritch's father gave him 172 acres of land, in consideration of which oursubject paid hia brother Jacob $34 per annum dorins his life and to his brother Benjamin. Ifira. George Frttoh receiTM from her father, Jacob Rhodes, tifty-fiye acres of land. Mir. Fritoh and his worthy wife are membera of the Lutheran Church. He is an upright pioneer citizen* highly respected by the oommimity in which he lives. He has ever been a Democrat in politics.

JACOB G^lcBL, fanner, P. O. Mogadorc^ Snminit Ooonty, waa bom Jaaaary 17, 1815, in Stark County, Ohio; son of Benben and Catharine (Clay) Garl, natives of Northamptom County, Penn., and early settlers of Stark County. His grandfather, a native of Germany, was a teacher in Penn^lvania, and hia fa&er followed thia pfofeaaion in the aame State and in Ohia Our subject was married, February 21, 1883, to Miss Elizabeth Kreichbaum, who died in 1876, and he subsequontly married Caroline, widow of John Cook, born in Mahoning County. thiH State, January 12, 1823, daughter of Joseph and Charlotte Hudson. Mr. Garl was father of the following children: George; William (deoeaaed); Oatherine (Mra. Walter) now deceaaed; Sarah (Mn. Boae); Mary (Mrs. Myers) deceased; Lydia (Mrs. Agne); Daniel, residing in Portage County, and Eli, in Kansas. Mr. Garl has a comfortable home comprising eighteen acres of land in Suffield Township, this county, besides eighty-two «nd a half in Summit Connty. He has given hia cfaildran all a atart in lif^

JACOB HIVELY, farmer, P. O. Suffield. was born Januarj' 15, 1820, in Stark Comity, Ohio; son of George and Polly Hively, who settled in Sufiield IVmnahip, thia connty, where the father died. The mother anbaeqnently moved Went and died in Indiana. On December 8, 1842, our subject married Miss Anna Saxe, who bore him the following children: William, Caroline (Mrs. Powell), Jacob. Mrs. Hively died December 11, 1879. In about 1853 Mr. Hively settled where he now reaidea, a farm of 168| acres, seoored throogh indnstry and good management, and Febrnary 21, 1881, he was married to MisB Louisa Mellinger, Ixjrn in Summit County, Ohio, April 7, 1801, daughter of Levi and Catharine Melliuger, who settled in Brimheld Township, this connty. Our subject is a man respected by those who know him, a citizen of integrity, of genial charaeteriatics. In polities be ia a Democrat

JOSIAH KENT, farmer, P. O. Mogadore. Summit County, was born ^Tny 16, 1811, on the farm which he now occupies in Suffiold Town.ship, thit* coiuit v , son of Martin and Abigail (Hale) Kent, natives of Connecticut, who after living nineteen yeara of their manned life in I^ew Hampehire, moved to thia eonnty and aettled in Sufiield Township in 1806. Tbey came with a two-hoiae team aud while crossing Conneaat Greek the ferry-boat sunk and it was with dilBoaltj that they ssved tiieir goods. Martin Kmit waa thrown into a fe^ through the exposure, whieh compelled him to remain in CloTeland several weeka while the family came on nn<] Rpttlod on a new farm which they bought of Roval Pease. Tbey built the first frame house in tho townyhip, which is still in USA by the family, aad brought up the following six children: Martin, Jr. (deoeased); Jamee (decMMd); Almirs (Bfre. Andrews) deoeaaed; Elisa (Mra Greene) docoaaed; ilbigail (deceased), and Jusiah. The parents have long since paj^ne^l fo their reward. Thoy were members of the Presbyterian Church and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew them. Oar subject married, Decernbar 1, 18S6, Mias Lnda T. Miller, and has six ehildren.

JOHN C. KLINB, farmer, P. O. SnffieM, was bom July 31, 1837, in Saffield Township, this county; son of George and Elizabeth (Yager) Kline, natives of Hasse- Darmstadt, Germany, who immigrated to America and were married at Canton, Ohio, immediately settling in Sufiield TowuHhip, this county, where Mr. Kline died in Angast> 1872. His widow atill lives in the township. Onr subject, October 10, ISfM), was married to Miss Gertrude Kemmery. who has borne him the following children: Katie, Barbara, Mary, George H. , William B., John J. and Gertrude. Mr. Kline owns a farm of iifty-seven acres; a citizen of enterprise and integrity. He and his family are oommnnieants of the Roman Catholic Church.

ABRAHAM KURTZ, farmer, P. O. Lake, Stark Co , Ohio, was horn June 26, 1829, in Lebanon County, Penn., son of Jacob and Catharine Kurtz, former of whom died June 25, 1883, aged eighty- two years; they removed to this county in 1854, where thej lived and died. Tbey were the parents of Lydia, Mrs. Royer; Abraham; John; Elias; Mary, Mrs. Carhor; Jacob; Elizabeth, Mrs. Bollinger, in Michigan; Samuel and I&aiah. Our suhjtxt was married, March 6, 1859, to Anna Mishler, and they settled on the old homestead farm, where they have since rssided and have enlarged its dimensions to 182| wnm Mr. Kurtz is a leading and highly respeoted fanner. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church.

NICHOLAS LULEY, manufacturer, P. O. Suffiold, was born A})ril 28, 1854, in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, and when seventeen years of age immigrated to America, locating in Oleveland, Ohio, where he remained nine months, and then came to Ravenna. After a three yearn' ro^^idence in the latter citv. fnllowing' his trade, that of a blacksmith, he removed to Fort Wayno,Inci., thence to Indianapolis, residing at both places au aggregate of ten mouths. He was married Jnly 6, 1875, to Miss Elieabeth Danber, of Bayenna Township, this count}', and established himself in Bellevne, Ohio, where he remained two yearp, finally returning to this county, and settling in Suffield Township, carrying on the blacksmith and wagon trade, a portion of the time as partoer of John McLone. He now has an extensive eetablisbment and condnobs a laigebusiness, turning ont aboot thirty vehicles annually. Mr. and Mrs. Imley are the parents of four children: Mary, Lizzie. Josephine and Clement. He is an accom]dished mechanic, a Democrat in politics. He and his wife and family are mem)>ers of the Catholic Church.

EZRA IiUTZ, farmer, P. O. Mogadore* Summit County, was bom in 1885, in Lancaster County, Penn., son of Aaron and Elizabeth Ltitz, who came to Suffield To vn-^hip. this county, in 1839, where the former died in August, 1870, aged seventy-two years. He was an old-line Whig, one of the first Republicans, and an upright man, leaving sn honorable name to posterity. His widow still lives on the old homestead. Their children are Margaret ( Mrs. Montz), Henry, Susanna (Mrs. Ciouse), Gteorge, Elizabeth (Mra. Mishier),

Willi nm, Maria (Mrs. "Woodring), Nancy (Mrs. Roudebusb), JoFfpli and Ezra. Our subject, December 10, 1854, married Miss Elizabeth J. Bable, born in Center Coimtj, Peon., September 29, 1886, daughter of John and Jnlia Ann Bnble, and who waa raised in Jo Daviess County, 111., where her parenta resided temporarily, and to this union have been born following children: John A., Emma (Mrs. Robenstine), Isaac Warden, Lewis W., Henr}' Grant, Lizzie L., Cora J., Julia Ann, Sophia and Maud. Mi', and Mrs. Lutz have a well-improved ham of aixty-two aerea. Ifn. liote ia s member of the German Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.

WILLIAM LUTZ, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, was born in bofiield Township, this county, February 7, 1842, son of Aaron and Elizabeth Lntz. He waa edneated at the common Bcboola of the diatrlet wherein hia parents resided, and when eighteen years of age b^gan learning the carpenter's trade. During the war he waa in the Government employ, building bridges on the railroad between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tenn., and at its close returned home, where he settled down. Our subject was married October 28, 1861, to Mise Catharine Wilaon, of Snffield Townahip, thia oonnty, bom February 10, 1844, daughter of Samuel Wilson, and by her he has had three children: Mrs. Merittn Alice Yerrick, in Trumbull County, Ohio; Arthur Jam^, deceased; and Jennie Grac& Our subject has built many of the houses and moet of the fminoved baina in the vicinity of bia home, and ia eeteemed n akilled and succesafnl meohania He and hia wif^ ave membera of the German Bajitist Church.

HUGH K. MARTIN, retired farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, was born January 17, 1803, in Jefferson County, Ohio, son of Thomas and Oatharine Martin, nativee of York County, Penn., whenoe they moved to Ohia They lived a brief period in Jefferson County, then came to Trumbull Connty, where they resided seven years, tinally settling in Nuffield Township, this Gounty, in 1810. In the fall of 1812 they moved from their home on Congress Lake to the preeent family homeatead, where they remained permanently and died at an advanced age. Our subject was married September 18, 1884, to Rosanna M. Williams, of Franklin Township, this county, taking' up their residence at Mogadore, Summit County, where they remained fourteen years, and where he carried on a carding maohine and saw-mill. Mxb. Martin oame with her parente from Eaat Qranville, Maaa, at the age of fourteen. In 1849 our subject ereoteil his present residence on the liomestend farm, where they have pinco resided, and where, September 18, 188 1, they celehrnted their golden wedding. Upon the occasion of the latter event, the attendance numbered nearly 200, ineloding W. E. Williama and daiighter,lfzd. Dr. Gregg, and Hioa Ada Beisin, a grand- daughter, all of Seneca Connty, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams, of Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. Depew, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wirt, Thomas Martin, and James G. Williams, of Michigan, in addition to neighbora and frienda Mr. and Mm. Martin hare raiaed a family of five cthildxen: Calista (Mra Wirt), in Van Buren Connty, Mich.; Amanda (Mrs. Stutsman), Almoda (Mrs. Creque), Melissa (Mrs. Price), all in Akron and Marshall, Ohio. Our subject is a Democrat in jyolitics. He has served twelve years as JuBtico of the Teace; a man of inilueuce and a valuable citizen. His son, Marahall O., living at the family homeatead, ia now aerring hia third term aa Jnatice of the Peace.

LAWRENCE MEMMER, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was bom October 10, 1829, in Bhine-Bavaria, Germany; son of David and Margaret (Arehart) Memmer. The family came to America In 1886, and remained in New York nntil the spring of 1838, when they moved to and eettled in thia township and county.

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where the parents died. Mr. and Mrs. David Memmer were parents of the fol. lowing children: George (deceased), Joseph (deceased), John (of Akron), Lawrence, Margaret ( Mrs. Gulp), Mary Ann (Mrs. Schulty), Barbara (Mrs. Mill^*), and Maria (IMrs. Miller). Our subject married, Septoinbor 29, 1855. Rebecca Wise, born in Stark County September 21, 1832, dau^'htorof Jacob Wise, and by this union there are the following children: John Allen, barah (Mrs, Mill«r), Charles Edward and Joseph SVanUin. Mr. and Ite Hemmer aetiled on their proseat farm, consisiiDg of eighty -four and a half aerea, in 18(55. Mr. Memmer is a Democrat in politics. He has taken a deep interest in the ]niblic affairs of the township. He was elected Township Trt»asurer in April, 1882, re eleeted in 1888 and 1884, and ftalfilla his dntiea faithfolly and to tiis

JOSEPH ailSHLER, farmer, P. O. Mishler. was bom in Lancaster Count V, Penn., November 11, 1811; son of Samuel and Elizabeth Mishler, who came to Ohio in 1833, settling in Springfield Township, where they passed the remainder of their liveB. In December, 1888, onrsnhjeotmairied Magdalene Garl, born May 4, 1817, daughter of Reuben Garl. They are parents of the following children: Isaac; Jacob G., born December 9, 1843, married December 13, 186b, Mrs. Fianah Schrantz, bom July (5, 1840, daughter of Jacob and Maria Martin, by whom he has one ohild - ^Ellen (Jacob O. mis ordained a minister of the Gospel in 1880); Benjamin; Elizabeth (Mrs. Way); Eliza (Mrs. Brumlmugh); Kate (^Irs. Richard) and Joseph, besides five who died in child hood. After residing six years in Springfield Township oar subject with his family settled where they have since lim on a farm of ninety acres in Soffield Township. Mr. and Mrs. Mishler are members of the Gevman Baptist Chnreh, respected by all who know them.

BENJAMIN I^riSHLEH. farmer, P. O. Mishler, was bora in Sullield Township, this county, August 27, 1845; son of Joseph and Molly Mishler. He was brought np on his father's farm and reoeiTed his education at the schools of the home district. He married, February 28, 1869, Nancy Young, bom September 9, I8f>l, in Springfield Township, Summit County, daughter of David and Cathaiine Young, by whom he has one son - Samuel. After rending with the family of Mr. xonng for six years, they renmoved to their present home. Mr. Mishler is an industrious toiler in the Wi^ of life, a respectable citizen and an honorable man. He and his wife are membeis of the German Baptist Church.

ANSON MODLTON, retired farmer, P. O. SniBeld, born December 7,1 80(\ in Hampden County, Mass.; son of Jeremiah and Martha Monlton, also natives of MaBsacausetts, who came to andsettlefl in I'rimfield Township, this county, in 1817. The father of o\ir subject served two terms as Associate Judge, was active in township aiTairs and attended largely to the settlement cf decedents* estates. Mrs. Monlton died in 184CK, and Mr. Monlton then again married. He died at the age of seventy>two years. Our subject married, August 31, 1820, Daphne Minard and they are the parents of the followin^^ children: Anna (Mrs. Wilson), in Kockford, 111. ; Jeremiah C, in Mogadore, Summit County; Myron (deceased); Osrlista (Mrs. Buss), deceased; Charles; Sarah (Mrs. Will* iams); Calvin H., in Lead City, D. T.; Harmon Benton ; Lydia (deoeaeed); Bierce, in Kansas; Ahnon; Wilson, who was a soldier in the Twenty-seventh Refjiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and died at Murfreesboro, Tenn.. in May, 1863; Terry, who was a member of theBrough Guards and was drowned at the sinking of the steamer "Snltans** in the Mississippi Rim, April 27« 1805, snd Cordelia (deceased). Mr. Moulton resided in Brimfield Township until April, 1864, when he removed to his farm of ninety-five acres in Snffield Township^ where Ite now leaidM with his eon Almon. The latter married Ifias Kate Orine and has two children: Elmer and Walter. Oar enbject has always been B Democrat ; has served the township in a public capacity repeatedly, and is a

WILLiAM PAULUS, retired farmer and Justice of the Peace, P. O. Suf fields waa born March 16, 1825, in Stark Coonty, Ohio; son of David and

Catharine Paulus, natives of Pennsylvania, and early pioneers of Stark C!ounty, and who removed to Snffield Township in 1839, where they died at the advanced age respectively of eighty-three and seventy-one years. When sixteen years of age oar Bobject kit home and removed to Stark Ooanty, where be learned the blacksmith trade, and where, March 1, 1846, he married Rebecca Brouse, by whom he has had tbn followini;^ children; Urias, a member of the One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Kegiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, who died at Nashville, Tenn., June 29, ]8o5; Mary E. (Mrs. Sethmao); Isaac; James B.; Jane (Mrs. Nenbauer); Jefferson and Catharine (Mrs. Schwartz). After bin marriage ^Ir. PanluH nettled in Suffield Township, this comity, and followed his trade for six years, which ho was obliged to abandon on account of failing health. Upon his partial recovery from a prolonged illneee» he engaged in farming and also in contracting for the erection of bnildinga. In 1849 he was elected Constable, serving nearly two terms. In August, 1851, he was elected Justice of the Ponce and has held the position to this day, the longest continuous term of service in the county. In 1852 he was eleoied ^wtrahlp Clerk, whidi oflce he sorved two terms. In 1800 he was elected Land Appraiser, and also in 1870. In addition to the above he held the position of Acting Manager of the Public Schools for Beveral years. He now owns n farm of fifty acres in this township, one of seventy-eight acres in Stowe Township, Summit County, brides valuable town property. Politically he is a Democrat. Mrs. Panlna is a consistent member of the Latheran denomination.

FRANKLIN P. RUSSELL . M. D., P. O. Suffield, was born October 2i), 1852, in Valparaiso, Ind., son of Newell Bussell, a native of Aurora, thia county , who married Misa Paulina Blakeelec^ of Porter Connly, Ihd. They removed to Iowa and remained until 1860, when thsy located at Quincy, 111.

Mr. Russell served three years in the army, after which he engaged in mining in the Western Territories and died at Denver, Colo., November 5, 1874. Hia wife died at Quincy, 111., July 29, 1867. leaving the following children: F. P.; Chester N., in Streetsboro, this cunnty, Ohio; AgneeY. (Diba. Seaton), Omaha; Lola L. iMrn. Folgor). of Akron, Ohio, and Chnrleh Henry, of Streetsboro, Ohio. Our subject came to this county ^vben tifteon years of age, and in 1877 begun the btudy of medicine under Dr. Belden, of Ravenna, taking the degree of M . D. at the University of Wooater, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1880. After practicing nearly two years in Streetsboro, this county, he, in December, 1881, located at Snffield, this county, where he has built up for himself a larpe and influential practice. On May 13, 1880, the Doctor married Miss Lillie £. Tncker, of Streetsboro, this county, and is the ftithor of one daughter - Oora

ISAAC SAI SAiSIAN, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was bom June 8, 1838, in Suffield Town.ship, son of John and Catherine Sausaman, who came here from Union (now Snyder) County, Penn., in 1820. Our subject, who is the only one of their nine diildren remaining in Snffield Township, spent about three years in Indiana when a yount; man. September 5, lSf55, he was married to Miss Sarah, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Swinehart, and settled where they now reside. They have three children living: Daniel, Salome and Ben- jamin, and four - Looisft, Nathan, Zaida and Mabel Amelia - who died of diphtheria within the space of six days in November, 1881. Mr. aud Mrs. Sansaman are highly respected for their integrity and upright character. He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church.

AMOS H. SAXE, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, born December 2, 1829, in Sprinn^field. Snmniit Co.. Oliin. son of >rin!iapl and Sarah Saxp, natives of Bucks County, Ponn., who livt>d a few years in Lancastt»r Coiioty. thence moved to Summit County, Ohio, in 1520, where they remained about nine yean, and finally aettled in Snffield Township, Portage Ca, Ohia This was tlien an entirely new oonntry, and they had to oontend with Tarioas difficulties in the wildemops. Game of all kinds was plentiful, and many were the adventures which the^e settlers experienced in their struggle for existence. Only a amall place waa deaxed for a house, whieb was llil6, the floor of which waa made of split-logs, a blanket doing service for a door, and in this they managed to exist for several years, the family numbering nine when the houKo was first occupied. Tboy wore faithful members of the Disciples Church and regular attendants at church, having to walk two miles (oxen only being then employed). Michael Saze waa a tailor by trade, therefore the management of the farm fell upon the eldest son (Amos H. ), when but a boy. Mi-s. Sax© was a kind and devoted mother; a peacemaker in her family of children, always ready to listen to their troubles and furnish some means of relief. She died Jannaiy 16, 1868. Mr. Saxe died December 10, 1882, at the home of hia Amoa H., aged eighty-two year& Of their family of twelve children, six are now living in this comity, two in Suffield Township: Ainos H. and John H. Amelia (Mrs. Barter), Jeremiah and Elizabeth are residents of Brimtield Township, and Jennie (Mrs. Shirtleff), of Kent Our subject was married May 11, 1865, to Amanda Harter, and they have the following children: Florence, Grnce and Eay. Mtb. Saxe is a member of the Disciples Church. By industry tliey have acquired a tiue farm of 105 acres of well -improved land, ilr. baxe is a life long Democrat; has served his township six years as Trustee and aa School Director fifteen yeare.

PETER SCHTLZ, fanner, P. O. SniBeld, was bom February 15, 1826, in Hemsback, Baden, Germany, son of Oeorge and ^rarcraret Scbuiz, who came to America August 0, 1843, settling at once in Randolph Township, this county. Ther were parents of the following children: Adam, Eve (now lira. Eberly) and Peter. George Schnlz died about 1857; his widow followed him January 5, 1874. Our subject was married March 15, 1S52, to Catherine Shafer, by whom he has the following named children: Margaret, Emeline (now Mrs. Andrews) and three who died in childhood. Mr. Scbuiz lost this wife April 20, 1862, and he anbseqnently married Mary Kaieer, a native of Wnrtemberg, Germany. He settled where he now resides April 1, 1803, and here he ba.s a fine farm comprising ninety-seven acres well-improved land. He is a man of integrity, much esteemed by the whole community. He and bis wife and danghters are membere of the German Baptist Ghmreh.

ISAAC SLABAUGH, fanner, P. O. Suffield, was born March 15, 1890, in Columbiana County, Ohio, Fon of Christian and Nancy Slabaugh, natives of Lancaster County, Fenn., who settled in liootstown Township, Portage Co., Ohio, about 1885. Here Christian Slabaugh died about 1848. Hie widow sobsequently moved to Elkhart County, Ind., where she remained until her death. Of their family of twelve children, Isaac is the fifth. Our subject was brouf^ht up on the farm and attended the liniited schools of the home district. He eaily learned the brick maker's trade, which he followed about eleven years, in Akron and the snnonnding country, being four yeara foreman of a large brick yard in Akron. Ho was inanied JuJy 4, 1850, to CatheriDe, danghter of Samuel J. aud Elizabeth Wise, of Stark Coanty, Ohio. Their ohil<ken are Lewis, EUa (now fin. Alemider, of Akron,) and Emma. In 1868 they setUed where they now reside in SuflBpId Township, and horo by indnstry have acqnired a fine farm of 107 acres of well improved land. Mr. and Mrs. SJabaogb are pioneer members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which tb^ baye belonged for twentj-five years. He is a stanob Bepublieanf a soe. WBsfol farmer; an upright citizen respected by all who know him.

HENRY S:MYTH, farmer, P. O. Suffield, born September 29, 180ft, in County Antrim, Ireland; son of James and Elizabeth Smyth, who lived in Scotland three years, soon after embarking for the New World. Tbey eame by way of Hudson's Bay up Nelson River and into the wild Red River oonntry of Minnesota, landing there in 1812. Here they remained three years, then moved South, traveling by bark canops through Lake Winnipeg, Lake of the Woods and Kaiuy Lake into Lake Superior, thence down the lakes to Cleve* land and located at Onyahoga Falls. After ten years residoioe there tbey set> tied in SnflBald Township, this county, in about 1828, where they died at an advanced age. One son, John, died in California in 1870, and their daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Pendleton, died here about 1833. Henry, our subject, married liOsB Mary Gilbert, of Smnmit Oonnty, Ohio, abont 1880, and witb ber eleamd np and developed their home, now oonsisting of 222 acres of finely improved land with excellent buildings thereon. Mrs. Smyth died in 1870. She was a believer in the Episcopal faith, a lady highly esteemed by all who knew her. Four of their sons, James, Ernest, Gilbert and Edward, enlisted daring the war of tbe Rebellion, tbe latter being killed at the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Their other children nro Orrin, Lyman (in Dakota), Frank (in Illinois), Mary (Mrs. Spencer, in Iowa), and Ella ( Mrs. Hale, in Mogadore, Summit Co., Ohio). Mr. Smyth is living on the homestead, enjoying the 0(mifonrt8 of a qniet old age. Beginning witb Gen. JaeloBon be bas supported the Democratic party ever since.

HORACE ADELBERT TICKNOR, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, born in Suffield Township, this county, February 9, 1845; son of J. Wooeter Ticknor (a native of Sbaron, Conn., wbo eame witb bispsieots bitber in 1812) and Rachel (McCarty) Ticknor (who moved here from Columbia, Penn., in 1822). Thoy lived the lives of pioneers and raised a family of five children, three of whom survive: Horace Adelbert, Pulaski and Celestia. J. Wooster Ticknor died December 31, 1882, and is buried in Kent, Ohia His widow resides witb ber two yoongest ebildrea. Our snbjeet in Angnst, 1808, enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifteenth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, in which he served two years, in the Army of the Cumberland, where he made an honorable record as a brave and faithful soldier, receiving bis discbarge in November, 1865. July 2, 1874, be married Ssrsb Ann Wbite, bom March 10, 1848, in Stark County, Ohio, daughter of Timothy and Nancy (Moore) White, who settled in Suffield Township, this county, in 1849. and where the father died November 4, 1854, leaving three children: Henry, Sarah Ann and Rachel (Mrs. Mishler). The mother is yet living* Mr. and Mrs. Ticknor have three ebildren: Eva, Emma and Ella Pearl. They are now owners of the White estate, 149 acres of well- improved land.

SOLOMON WAY, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was born Ancrnst 3, 1817, in Sutlield Township, this county; son of David and Rebecca (Baldwin) Way. natives of Oonneotieat, wbo came to tbis oonnty by wagons in 1801, stopping one year in New Ywk en route. After living the lives of upright pioneers and psssing a few years of retired life both died in Springfield Township,

Summit Co., Ohio. Our Biibject leceivtd his edneatiou in the comiuon schcx-ls of thc»e early days. He married Mrs. Hauuah Potter, widow of Joseph Potter, hy whom be bad tbree diildren: Luna (lbs. Palmcir), Thomas JefTmoii and Melissa (Mrs. Thorp). Mn. Way died ID 1858, and Mr. Way then married Mrs. Rebecca Brittan. Their children are Clara (Mrs Crist), B. F. ule ceaaed), Almlna ^Mrs. Koyer), Andrew Jackaon, Laura ^Mrs. Pottsj and Minnie (Mrs. Kolster). Our subject has a farm of 118 acres, is an old and respected pioneer citizen, and enjoyp the confidence and esteem of the entire community. In politics he is a Demooat His wife is a member of the Methodist EpisooptJ Church.

JOHN WKBEli, farmer and horticulturist, P. O. Sulfield, was born iii KhinePfalz Byron, Qermany, September 18, 1888, and immigrated to America in 18&4, where he maiTied, October 28, 1850, Miss Margaret Wilhelm, al?u l> m in Germany, then a resident of SuflSeld Township, this county, and who bore him the following children: Jacob, Mary, George, Adam, Frank, William, John, Albert, Katie, Frederidc, Clara, Ellen and Charles. For a few yean our subject resided in Tallmadge, Ohio, but finally settled in Snffield Township, this county, where ho now resides. He here has a farm of fifty acres highly cultivated and improved, containing a carp pond, and, in addition, in the township an orchard of GOO trees, a vineyard, and other lirst-class improve, ments. Mr. Weber does a large business supplying the raarltets of Akron, Ravenna and Kent with supplies of fruits and Tegetables, and is a pro^wrous citizen. He in a Democrat in politics.

SAMUEL W ILSON, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, was born September 2, 1812, in Columbiana County, Ohio; son of Charles Wilson, a native of L aiiL n, England, who was apprenticed to a cloth dresser, but ran away and immigrated to America at fifteen years of age. He married Elizal>eth Sheltou, of Maryland, and resided some jeais each in Maryland, Stark Co.. Ohio (where he clerked for seven years with Gideon Hughes, of New Lisbon), and in Suffield Township, this county. The most of his life he followed the profession of a teacher. Our subject was married, November 3, 1S30. to Miss Catherine Sn]d?iis. born October 4, ISlS, in York County, Penn. , but wbo immigrated to Ohio when six years of age with her widowed mother. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, after living four years in the southern part of this township, settled where they now reside, and by industry and good management have acquired title to a fine farm of I'X) ncres of well improved laud. They are the parents of the following sons and daughters: John, Mrs. Hetty Lutz, Mrs. Mary Ann Arehart, Mrs. Catharine Lutz, Mrs. Angeline Upham, Aaron, James £lmer and Mrs. Lethy Ellen Lutz (twins). Mr. Wilson is a Demoerat in politics. He has served his township a.s Trn^ft p three terms.

DANIEL WISE (deceased), who was a native of Pennsylvania, t^ettled in 1812, at a very early ago, with his parents, Henry and Elizabeth Wise, in Greentown, Stark Ca, Ohio, where he was brought up, and where, in 1830, he married Miss Susanna Stripe, by whom he had the following children: Jeremiah, Abraham (has resided in Orand Rapids, Mich.., since 1851), Mary (Mrs. Flickineer, in Stark County, Ohio), Henry, J. Wesley, William, Anna (Mrs. Hinmai^ and Sarah (deceased in 1862). The family moved to Suffield Town< ship, this county, in 1840, where our subject died in 1848, and where his widow brnni,4it up the children, keeping th^m together. In 1S55 the family came to where they now reside, and where Mrs. Wise now, at an advanced age, enjoys the love of all who know her. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her son Henry and one of her daughtsm with her husbiud are living with her.

JOHN WESLEY WISE, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, was iMsn in Lake Township, Stark Ooanty, Ohio, November 10, 1838, and in 1846 settled with his parents, Daniel and Susanah (Stripe) Wise, in this township and county, where he learned the carpenter's trade. In September, ISOl, he enlisted in the Twenty- ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and during the iirst two years served in the campaigns of Virginia. His regiment was then transferred to ttie West and beoune pert of the Army of the Cumberland. He passed through the noted battles of that region, and was wounded in the left shoulder at the battle of Kenesaw Mountain. Ga., June 17, 1S04. The following September be secured an honorable discharge and returned home, where he engaged in farming. On November 20, 1870, our subject was married to Miss Anna Shafer, and in 1875 they settled where they now reside, and own a farm of sixty acres. They are the parents of the following children: Wilkie Anson, Bosa J., Preston E., Daniel W., Chester Garfield and Jamee Blaine. He is an enthnsiaatio Bepnbltean; himself and wife are members of the Metliodist E{)iscopal Chnrcb.

ANTHONY ZOLLER, manufacturer, Mogadore, Summit Co. , born Novemb+»r 24, 1847, in Rhenish Bavaria, Germany, son of Frank and Frances Zoller, who still reside at the place of our subject's nativity. He immigrated to Ameriea in 1866^ loosHng at Akron, Ohio, where for seven years he was employed in the drug store of E. St«inbacher. On June 1, 1872, he was married to Marv Eckstein, of Akron, and one year later removed to Suffield Center, where, along with George Michael, he opened a general merchandise store, which, however, was bnmed within the snoeeedlng ten months. Oar subject then purchased and kept the Suffield Hotel, also the hotel at Mogadore, Summit County, which latter he still owns In 1H82 he secured an interest in the Eagle Block in Mogadore, and a year subsequent became owner of the clay works in the same place. Mr. Zoller is the father of three children: Frank, Joseph and Helen. He is a Democrat in politics; a member of the Knights of Pythias.

ELIJAH ALFOBD. fanner, P. O. Mahoning, was born April 23, 1829, in Windham Township, thi^^ county. His grandfather, Elijah Alford, was a prominent Deacon in the Tresbyterian Church at Becket, Mass., previous to coming to Windham Township, of which he became one of the original owners. Two of his sons, Elijah and Oliver, came here in March, 1811, to prppnre a home for the family, who follow«»cl in Jiily. He was parent of seven children: Elijah, Olivpr, Levi. Hnth, Sally, Anna and Olive. Of these, Levi was born in Becket, Mass., April 14, 1789; married, April 0, 1814, to Edna E. Oonant, bom October 8, 1795, and who bore him eight children; Elizabeth O., Bebecca E., Louisa, Sidney L., Samuel N., Edward (consumed in a burning house, October 23, 1830), Elijah, our subject, and Durias M. Levi Alford was a farmer by occupation. He served us a private in the war of 1812, receiTing a land grant for his services. He held many of the township offices of trust, and always took a prominent and liberal ]>art in all public improve, mente. He was for many years a consistent member of church. He died Febraary 12, 1869, his widow following him January 23, 1878. Our subject, like his father, haH always been a farmer. Daring the late war of tbc Rebellion he enlisted in the 100 dajB* service in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Goaidii. Mr. Alford has bi^on twice married, first in 1850, io Silence A. Brewster; on second occasion, October 12, 1865, to Hairiet C. Snow, born October 14, 1830, in Windham Townahip. {lanfi:hter of Milton and Clemena (Jaggeif) Snow, natives of Massachusetts, and early settlers of Wiud> ham Tbwnahip. Mr. Snow was a pnblic spirited, influential man, and filled the offices of Township Clerk and Justice at the Peaoe for many years. Hie died July 30, 1807. His widow is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Alford have three children: Estella S., Herbert J. and Arthur M.

THOMAS 0. ANGEL, ftumer, P. O. Windham, was bom in Hopewell, Ontaria Co., N. T., November 25, 1835, son of Joseph and Cornelia (Arnold) Angel, natives of Bhode Island, who raised a family of four chiMren: Thomas O. , Elizabeth M., Ahbio K. and Ephraim C, who died in ls59. Joseph Angel waa born at Smithheld, E. I., ID, 1805, and settled iu Windham Township, thia ooantjr, February 2, 1887, where he became one of the most promi* nent ftunonen in the countj and the promoter of all ventures designed to secure the advancement of religions and educational enterprises. He was a stanch Republican, though never a candidate for any office. For many years he was a member of the Congregational Church. He died December 26, 1872 ; his widow September 23, 1870. The early life of our subject was passed on the home farm, which ho purchased of his father in 1800. During the late war of the Hebellion he waa in the 100 days' service a.s a member of Company I, One Hundred and Seventy- tirst Ohio National Guards, participating in the battle of Kellar's BridfBe, "Kj. On November 8, 1865, he manned Miss Marj Ann Stoong, bom in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, May 8, 1811 ; she died May 17, 1809, the mother of two children: Joseph \V. and Ernest S. Mr. Angel removed to Windham Center in 1809. In 1870 he was elected Justice of the Peace, a position he has filled, with the exception of about six months, for a period 01 twelve years; has been commissioned Notary Pnblio for five yeais. He is a member of Earl MiUiken Post, No. 88d, Q, A. & ; a 0(»imimicaiit of the Congregational Church.

HEZEKIAH D. BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born in Wayne Ooonty, N. Y., July 2, 1829, son of Daniel and Nancy (Allen) Baldwin, former a native of New York, latter bom in Massachusetts in 1805. They were parents of sir children: He/ekiah. ^Fary A., Henry R., Edwin D., Laura 0. and'Cordelia S. Daniel Baldwin was a farmer and a local preacher. He went to Cuyahoga Ooonty, Ohio^ in 1888, and became a vetj inflnential man, highly esteemed by the community in which he lived. He died in 1847. his widow in 1881. Our subject was married, September 27, 1854, to Miss Sarah J. Bradford, a resident of Ravenna, this county, bom in Cuyahoga County. Ohio, September 27, 1834. By this union there are four children: Linton D.; Eva L., wife of R. D. Loomis; Addie H. and Willie O. Mr, Baldwis early in life entered upon his career as a farmer, and has always followed agricultural pursuits. He came to this county in 1856, locating in Charlestown Township, but in a few years moved to Ravenna, where he remained till 1860, when he came to his present farm, the appearance of which does not belie his reputation for being one of the practical and snbstantial fanneis of Windham Township. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin have lor manyyeais been identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HIRAM BINGHAM, retired minister, P. 0. Windham, was bom in Ver> mont, May 80, 1815» son of Jeremiah and Rhoda (Feim) Bingham. At the age of seventeen our sobjeot began clerkiog, bat at the end of two yeais entered collorrp at Middlebury, Vt. . trraduating in ISHil; thence he raatricnlated at the Andover Theological Seiuiaary. In 1841 he came West, graduating thtf following year at Lane Theological Seminaiy, CincinBati, Ohia While these ho accepted a call from Bed Oak Church, in Brown County, Ohio, where he remniTuHi for two years. The sncceeding two years were spent at Portiimuutli, Ohio, and the four years following as Frofeesor of college at Marietta, Ohia He was mairied, Septembw, 1842, to Abigail Boehnell, born in Yermont Ootober 14, 1815, daughter of Bev. J. Bushnell, who for tbirtythreo years was pastor of a church in Cornwall, Vt In the spring of 1850 Mr. Biiiirbam came to AVindham Township on a visit to an old teacher, and eventually became pastor of the Presbyterian Church here, but after five years he went Sontfa on aoconnt of ill health, and supplied the pulpit of the Fint Presbyterian Church nt Augusta, Gn., during the winter of 1855-56. In the spring following ho received a unanimous invitation from llie session to stand us a candidate for the pastorship of the church, but deeming the charge toe great for hit state of health he declined. Mr. Bingham found the olimaete South favorable to his health, and was, therefore, rtraogly inclined to remain there, but judging from what ho saw and heard among the peoplo thnt a political revolution was imminent, be returned North, and for the ^laat twenty-nine years has resided at his former home, supplying vacant and feeble chnrdies in the vioinity as he has had the opportunity. In the meantime he has taken much ont»door exercise on his farm, which he has found not only highly conducive to hi« general health but also to a oomf(»rtai)Ie snpp'>rt. From the beginning of the Bepublican pai ty he has been known as a stanch Hepublican, nnSl of late having lost confidence in that party as a reform party, he has joined the Prohibition party, and is now known as a prononnoed Prohibitionist.

Birchard, the former born September 30, 1709, in Becket, Mass., and the lat> ter horn July 22. 1766, in Westtield, Mass. They came to Windham Township in 1812, and settled on the farm now owned by Aaron Castor, where they died, the father September 3, 1839, and the mother June 1, 1835. They were original members of the first Presbyterian CShuroh organised in Windham. They had a family of ten children, of whom onr subject is the only one now living. M. A. Birchard attended tht^ log cahin schools of Windham a few months during the winters of his early boyhood days. He began for himeett when twenty-one years old, and with an ax, which he purehaBed for $8, he soon felled the trees on parts of his present farm, where be has always lived since reaching majority. In 1S;{4 he was married to Mary E. Canfield, daughter of Amasa and Nancy (Bandallj Canlield, and by her had one son - Edward L. (deceased in 1878, five years subsequent to the demise of his mother). Mr. Birchard was married, a second time, to Lois A. Richards, daughter of Mills and Aurelia (Humphrey ) Piichards, natives of Connecticut and who sottled ia Medina County, Ohio, as early as 1828. By this union were \>orn Emily E. and Mary A. In un early day Mr. Birchard was Colonel of a militia company. Li 1851 he was elected Ck»nnty Commissioner, and served three years. He has been Township Trustee and has held other minor offices. Hp cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. Jackson, and has clung closely to the Democratic party since. Col. Birchard is well known and respected by all. The late Judge Hathew Birchard, of Warren, Trnmboll Oa, Ohio, was an elder brother of our subject.

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Birchard, eaxly settlers of Windham Township. Oar subject waa reared on the farm and received a common school education. He was united in mar* riage, October 18, 1876, with Miss Lncy C. Chaffeo, bom in Windham Township, this cnuBty. -July 3, 1858, daughter of Wolcott Chaflfee. By thi'^ nnion there are two children: Chaffee W. and Grace E. Mr. Birchard, who has always followed agricultural porsuitfi, keeps his farm well cultivated, and is tefciaed to be one of the rabetantial men of his towoshipb He filled the office of Constable of Windham Township with credit to himself and to the aatiB> faoiion of the people.

WOLCOTT CHAFFEE, farmer, P. O. Garretteville, waa bom in Becket, Mass., June 15, 1826, «m of Newman K. and Elisabeth (Fheipe) Ohalfee, also natives of Becket, Mass., where the former was bom in 1796, and the lattar in ISOO. They raised a family of five children: Ebenozor, Frederick, Wolcott, JosephlC. and^lizal^th A. Newman K. Chaffee died in 1858; his wife April 30, 1820. Our subject was raised by au uncle, Woloott Chaffee, after whom he waa named, and who took him when an infknt and brooght him np as his own child. The uncle died November 22, 1870, and his widow, Abigail (Kingsloy) Chaffee, June 8, 1882. Onr subjoct came to this county in November, 1839, but at the expiration of a year and a half returned to his nati^ town. In 1847 he eame to Bavenna, Ohio, where he remained till 1851, when he came to Windham Township, and commenced farming, an occapation he has since followed. He was married, July 8, 1849, to Jeunett A. Judd, bom in Kavenna Township, this county, May 12, 1826, daughter of Howard and Ruthalia (Carter) Judd, nutives of New York and Connecticut respectively. To this nnion were born three children: Gborge N., deceased; Alva B., and Lucy C, wife of M. E. Birchard. Mr. Chaffeo organized PortAge Lodge, No. 456, I. O. O. F., July 25. 1870, and for four yeaiH hm been District Deputy Qrand Master of Portage County, and is also a F. 4^ A. M. In poHtioahe ia a ataneh Bepobliean.

GEORGE R CONAOT, of Windham, was bom October 12, 1825, in Windham Township, this county. His father, Ahb M. Conant, was bora March 16, 1800, in Becket, Berkshire Co., Mass., and his mother, Eunice H. (Bierce) Gonant, was born January 22, 1801, in GonnectieD^ daoghter of Fhilo Bleroe, and who came to Windhara Township, this county, when young. The father came to Windham Township in 1811, with his parents. Thatcher and Elizabeth (Manloy) Conant, whose children were Susannah, Thatcher F . Edna. Mehitabel, Asa M., Chloe, Rebecca, George E., Lydia M. and Angelme G. Our sub- Jeot's parents were married September 195, 1824, by Bev. Joaeph TVeat, and tiieir children were nine in number: G. B., Philo B., Thatcher G., Nelson B., Amanda N., Frederick, Lucy, Henry and Edward. The father died February 22, lS-46, and the mother May 7, 1878. Both were long connected with the Congregational Church. The aabjeot of this elraloh, George B. Gonant, was educated in the district adioola and academy of Windham. He begSB teaching at the age of ein;htoen years in Stark County, Ohio, and for «ome six or seven years thereafter a large part of the time was thus spent. He taught in Parkman, Ohio, and in different schools of his native township, and gained an honorable reputation as a teadier. The year 1851 Mr. Conant spent teaching near Perryville, Ky., the place more rooontlT made celebrated as a battle field. Durinf^ the int^^rvals of teaching he spent bis time in selling carriages for N. D. Clark & Co., of Ravenna. Thus by his energy he made a very snooeasfal year in that State. In 1847 he waa married to Maris K Bixehav^ who was bom September 2, 1827, daughter of Nathan A. and Betsey E. (Alford) Birehard, originally of Becket, Mass. To thia nnioii aetmi children were born, three of whom lived to adult years: Lucy, married to Henry N. Donaldson, at present Train Master, Mahoning Division, New York, Pennsyl- Tanta & Ohio Railroad, and residing at Oirard, Ohio; HatUe C, married September 27, 18S3, to Dr. Charles H. Dixon, of St. Louis, Mo. (she died March 1*2, 1885, and was laid to rest in Windham the Sabbath following); Qertie M., the youngest, is at present a student at Oberiin. In 1856 Mr. Oonant boaght a farm in the west part of Windham, whore he rwnatned until 1864. Here he evinced his characteristic ability to farm in an attraotiTe man* ner. In 1804 he sold this farm and moved to Mineral Kidge, Ohio, where he remained until the spring of 1860, when he left that place and spent the summer tniTeling on boeineee in the Weei In Oetooer of the same year he bonght the old homestead of the Bev. Joseph Treat, the first pastor of the Conf^ogational Church of Windham. Subsocjuently he has added to this ' farm until he bns now ov^r KK) acres all in good condition. Mr. Conant has repaired and enlarged the outbuildings, and buill in Ibb'l uu attractive and 0(»nmodion8 fann-hoaie, Uma making a reeidence, eitnated aa it is a little north of the center of the township, that ranks among the most desirable in the vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Conant are active members of the Congregational Church and Sabbath-school, and to all projects to promote the welfare of eoeiety lend helping hands. In politioa he haa been ateadftatly Repnbliean, and for its interests has been an ardent worker. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for two terms, as well as other official positions from time to time. Having by his own energy placed himself in his present desirable surroundings, it is but just to say that he is entitled to much credit and to be ranked among the most snbstantial men of the commanity.

ELIZUR A. CURTISS, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born in Granville, Hampden Co., Mas* son of Samuel and Sally (Fairchild) Curtisa, natives of Massachusetts, and who were the parents of eleven children: Saxton, Mary F., Anson, Jamee, Hannah, Orpha, Elisor A. and Elisa (twins), Lowdl, Snrah and Alonzo. The father died in 1851, the mother in 1868. Our subjeet in early life was employed in assiHting on the farm and atten<lin{^ the common schools, to which his educational privileges were limited. He entered on the battle of life aa s fanner, an occupation he always followed. He was murried April 19, 1854, to Lanra Seymour, bom in Massachusetts August 27, 1832, daughter of Deacon Ardon and Orpha {Collins) Seymour, of ^lassachusetts. By this union there were ten children: Frederick S., Eliza S., William F., Charles E. (deceased), Julia C, Herbert E., Alice S. (deceased), Fanny A. (deceased), Ellen M. and Charles S. Mr. Gnrtiss eame to this wanty in 1858 and located in Charlestown Township, where he remained two years, and then reraovetl to bis present place of residence in Windham Tovunship. His farm is under a state of cultivation second to none in the township, and its appearaiiee denoteaits owner to be a practical farmer as well as an energetic and enter' prising man. During the war Mr. Curtiss was t.aken prisoner at Cynthiana, Ky. , he havinr^ enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Sovt-nty first Ohio Kational Guards. Politically ho is identified with the Republican party. He and his wife are active members of the Congrt gational Church.

IRA S. CUTTS, fanner, P. O. Windham, was born in Addison Connty, Vt, October 1^2. 1S29, son of Daniel B. and Lucy (Smith » Cntt.«. natives of Vermont, the former of \\hnm was born in 1804. They had a family of eight children: Mary, Ira S., Ueury (deceased), Sarah A., Uoswoii B., June, Henry and Fanny. They came to this connty in 1881 and located in Windham Township, where Mr Cntts followed his trade, shoe-making, for many years, thence moved to Paris Township, where he eventaally purchased a farm and for many years previous to his death followed agricuUnral jvnrsiiits. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died iu 1674^ his wife having preoeded him in 1864. Oar enbjciot noeived a oommon school educatiou and has always been a farmer. He was married in 1850 to Mary L. Russell, who died iu 1871 and by whom he had one daughter - Perlea, wife of Charles bmith. Mr. Cutts next married Delia Hossell, a sister of his lirsl wild, and bj her has a son - ^DanieL Mr. Gntta is a man highly esteemed hf the eommnnity in whidli he liTee. He is very enterprising and energetic, and his property represents nmnv hours of hard labor porfonned l>v his own hands.

KATHAN D. DUNBAii, Station Agent, Windham, was born in Boahkill, Pike Co., Penn., October 1, 1846, son of F. K. and Maria (Dewitt) Dnnbar, who were parents of six children: Andy, Saperintendent Eastern Division New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio Railroad, at Meadville, Penn.; Elizabeth, wife of George Van Tile, of \\ arreu, Ohio; Katheriue, wife of Lewis Wright, uf Uiean, N. i'.; Nathan D., our subject; John D., Station Agent at Cochranton, Penn., and who has- been engaged in railroad bnaineaa for twentf years, and Armida, now livin^^ at Glean, N. T. F. E. Dunbar (the father), a natiTe ©f New York, is a retired tailor now residing in Warren. Ohio. His wife died in 1873. Our subject acquired a common school education and began life for himself in canal business, in which he oontinned till 1886, when he removed to Evansburg, Penn., and was employed by the Atlantic A Great ^^ estem Railway Company as telegraph operator. He soon after became Station Agent at Orangeville, Ohio, where he renuuned until 1872, when he accepted a like situation at Windham, which j[)osition he still retains, and, as agent, has gained the respect of the community by hia business ability, and kind and ebliging manners. In September, 1872, he married Miss Nettie Oraves. who was born at Harbor Creek, Penn., in ISlS, and by her he has five children: Delia, Imogene, Chaoncey, Andy and Loreua. Mr. Dunbar has been for yeazs a member of the Methodist E]Ms*copal Cfinreh. In politics he is a Bepablioan.

EBENEZER W. EARL (deceased) was born in Braceville, Ohio, Febmary 12, 1800, and came with his father's family to Windham, this county, in 1614. There were then fourteen families in the township, of which there are mow but eight persons living: Eli Case, R. M. Higley, Lorin Uigley, M. P. Higley, Mosee A. Birchar^ Jeaee Lyman, Mrs. Elisa Birehard and Ifia. Clemens Snow. Soon after coming to Windham a friendly plan was hit upon, by which Mr. Earl was engaged as mill boy for a neighl)orhood of young married peo^jle - JohnSeley, Hardin Seley, A. P. Jagger, John Streator - who a mile or oo sonth of the Oenter, eo that they ooald clear up their ftumi without the delay incident to such necessary work. Mr. Earl's father and some others made it necessary that two or three trips a week sliotild be made, as there were no roads opened, and only a bridlepath with blazed trees to guide the horseman. Two bushels of grain was a full load In thoae days, and Mr. Jagger owned the only horse in the qrndio^ The most frequented road to Garri'ttsville led across the Rudd farm and very often a delay at the mill would necessitate young Earl's starting home when near dark,, and when it would be almost impossible to keep the path. Many a time the howling of woWea in werj direction would announce their fearful jnrozimity to the path he was following. Hunger and danger were mighty strong powers for a lad of twelve years to contend with, and sorely it taxed the youthful ener«;fio8 of our hero many times to the utmost limit of endurance, as he toiled along his forest path in these labon of kindness during the four or five years of thia aervioe. On one ooeaaion he made a trip to Bamum*s mill in Braceville. and a ae?ere thunder shower ineTented hia starting tor home until sundown. Aa he emerged from the woods to croBs Eagle Creek Bridge, east of William Moore's preeent farm, the darkness was complete, and some fox-fire on a stomp in the State rood irigbtened him greatly, as he imagined it to be the glisten of B hoar's otps or flone more furious animal. It was 11 o'clock wheD ho reached home, and fonnd all the family a-bed and asleep. On nnother oocaeion Mr. Earl made a trip to New Falls with a horse that was extremely ugly and Tielone and a blow Cram a wbip wonld eanae him to vear and kiek witii sneh as to pitch both boy and grist clean off his back <m short notice. Young Earl found thp mill so crowded with grists, that he was imable to start for home until late in the day, and at his arrival at Mr. Brooks' place, with a long swampy mndhole ahead, the bone refoaed to go any farther. After erery plan he ooald think of had been tried to make the animal proceed, the boy reluctantly took his back track to the mill and stayed with Ben Yale, who then ran the mill at niglit- In the morninn^ on reaching the samf* ])lace the horse refused to proceed, and neither leading nor coaxing would induce him to advance a step. In this dilemma Hr. Brooka saw toe boy and oame to his relief with a whip, which he applied so vigorously that the kicking up " racket " was suspended, and a rapid advance made for home. Chopping was a favorite employment with Mr. Earl in thpee days, forty or sixty acres in one job being not nneommon, and he wonld slaah down an acre in a day by the windrow style of felling a long line of trees aorosa a "bush" by cutting them half or two-thirds through and directing the course of each so that the first tree of the line would fall against the second, the second against the third and so on until the roar and crash of falling timber for fifty or one hundred rods would bear oompariaon with a first-class cyclone of niodern times. Splitting rails was another work in which Mr. Earl excelled, and he could split from 400 to 60O per day. The ordinary price for this kind of work was then 12^ cents per 100. January 20, 1852, he left his home and started for Naw York with money to pnrehaae eight tiidnto for Oalifomia via the Panama route, and theae were procured for $300. The company left in a few days for Chagres, Panama, and finding no boat on the Pacific side connected with the line they went by. they had to remain there eighteen days and were finally obliged to sue the pweer of the boat they came on, whereby they reoeived nearly enough returns to purchase tickets from there to San Francisco on an oldaailing vessel; $252.50 Becnre<l their ticket** and paid hospital fee at Chaf:T-ps. They had a long, dreary voyage ot sixty-five days, during which time they saw land only once and but one sail. A number of the passengers died on the passage, one of whmn waa Bamna Ivea, of Nelson, this oonnfy. On arrival at Mayrille they were obliged to walk seventy -five miles to the mines. The following December deep snow stopped the mule train, which carried the supplies a dintHnce of thirty miles, and all their provisions had to be carried by men. The scarcity btonght flonr up to $2 per pound, but Mr. Earl managed to seeore from die three bakeries twenty-five one-pound loaves for fifty cents each, and thus escaped the higher prices that followed. He waa successful iu securing a considerable quantity of gold. May 20, 1884, he died. His widow is now reeiding on the old homestead. Mr. Earl was an active worker in the Sundayachool and was a devoted Obristian.

ORLANDO L. E.\RL, farmer, P. O. Windhnm. was born July 29, 1838, on thp farm which is still his home. His father, James Earl, a native of I'euuuyivania. a farmer by occupation, and a plastering mason by tiade, was married to Elisabeth Higley, who bore him three children: Edwin D. (killed in the army), Amanda E. (deceased) and Orlando L. James Earl was a prominent man in his day, an active member of the Methodist Epiaoopal CSinrch.

He died NoTember 25, 18^. His widow, who still sonriTes, was married in 1879, to DaTid P. Robinson, who died the same year. Oar aabjeok was -dacated in the common schools and the academy of this county, and farming has been his life's aTocation. Daring the late war of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company A, Forty-second Ohio Yoliinteer Infantry, and senred for three years, participating in the engagements at Port GKbaon, siege of Viekabiurg, Thompson** Hill and Black Kiver. He was married October 11, 1865, to Jane E. Catts, born April lb, 1842, in Paris, and by whom ho has three children: Edwin C, Mabel A. and Ernest B. Mr. Earl is a member of the School Board, and has served as Township Tmstee for thiee years. He is connected wiUi the Congregational Church; is a member of Earl-lGUilran Post, O. A. B., at 'Windham. In politics hf> is a Republican.

MATTH1::AV p. HIGLEY, farmer, P. O. Windhura, was born in AVindbam Township, this county, September 12, 1813, the second white child to see the light of day in the townships and ^e oldest living resident now that was bom here, son of Benjamin and Sally (McCown) Higley, who were the parents of seven children: Robert M., Edward, Loren, Matthew P., Sarah, Hannah and Alfred M. Benjamin Higley was a native of Berkshire County, Mat)s., born in 1877; same to this township in 1811; senred as a Colonel in the war of 1812, and died abont 1805, his wife having died several years prerioos. Oar subject wus raised on a farm, and made farming the principal occupation of bis life. He was married September 25, 1839, to Miss Luna C. Bobbins, bom in Windham Township, this county, February 16, 1821, by whom he has had six dkildren: Lodisa H., Philander R., Marion O., Benjamin P., Franklin (deceased) and Mack D. In 1SR9 Mr. Hi ploy removed to Windham Center, still retaining his farming interests, however, for a few yeara. During the Rebellion he offered his services to the country, but they were not accepted. Politically he is a Bepnbliean, and thoogh not an offioe-seeker he has held some of the minor township offices. He has been a member of the Congregational Church for forty- live years, and always took an active part in Salihatbschool work, until within a few years past, when deafness interfered with those duties.

HENBY A. HI0LEY» farmer, P. O. Windham, was bom in Becket, Mass., February 21, 1814, son of Joseph and Sybel (Cogswell) Higley, the former of whom WHH born April 25, 1774, in Berkshire County, Mass. The latter, also a native of Massachusetts, was born March 14, 177G. They were the parents of eight children: Sybel R., bom September 21, 1804; Joeepb N., born September 6, 1806; Sarah M., born November 6, 1808; Ezra C, bom August 22, 1810; Elizabeth D., bora April 22, 1812; Henry A., bora Febraary 21. 1814; John L., born January 17, 1816; Oliver B., bom March 18, 1818. Joseph Higley was a farmer by ooenpation, an influential man, and an active ohoxeh member. He died October IS, lS'25; his widow December 1, 1864. Our subject was brou^'ht by his parents to Windham Township, this county, wh(ni but two years of age, and here he grew to manhood, fully inured to the hardships of pioneer life. He has always followed agricultural pursuits. Mr. Higley was thrice married; first on May 7, 1840, to Mary E., daughter of Jamea Soeley, born Oct«^ber 10, 1S21, died October 4, 1866, leaving to his care one child - Henry J. (Charles O. died January 21, 1862). Our subject next married, November 7, 1867, Marion M. Udall, who died October 7, 1870, and by her hejiad one son - Frank S. Angost 24, 1871, he then manried Sarah Joalin, born in Mesopotamia, Ohio, April 6, 1825, daughter of Reuben and Sarah (Parker) Joslin, natives of Connecticut and Vermont, respectively, and early settlers of Trumbull County, Ohio, and who were the parents of eleven chil- dren, of whom Mrs. Higley is the ninth. During the war Mr. Higley was one of the Township Trustees, and has held other offioes of trust. He is a regular attendant of the Congregational Ghuroh, in which his wife is an aetiTe

JOHN L. HIGLEY, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born January 17, 1816, ia Windham, sou of Joseph Higley (see sketch of Henry A. Higley). He was mamed in 1841 to Miw Blisabeth K Fraiy, bom in Beoket, Han., in 1820, daughter of J(Meph and Sarah (Gifford) Fraiy, & family of six children. Mr. Higley is one of the self-made men of Windham Township, this county, and the property he has a(X!amulated represents many hours of hard labor with his own hanaa. Though he took no aotive part in the late war of tike Rebellion, he aided the soldiers' families at home. Uv has been aconsist* ent member of the Congregational Church since 1S41, and bas also been an aotive worker in the Sabbath-school. Mr. Higley bears the reputation of being one of the substantial farmers of his township, which he has served as Justice of the Peace for <nie term and in other offieea of tanut Politieallylie ia iden' tified with the "Republican party.

OLIVEE B. HIGLEY (deceased) was bom in Windham Township, this county, March 18, 1818, son of Joseph and Sybel (Cogswell) Higley. He was twioe married, on first oooasion to Buniee West, who bore him one son - ^Mil' ton. His second marriage, June 14, 1840, was with Betsey Case, born in Pennsylvania June 4, 1827, daughter of Daniel and Phalley (Pock) Case, natives of New York By this union there were live children: Charley, Mary, ' Jnly, Clint and Edwin. Our aubjeot was reared on a fiwm and reoeitea a eommon school and aoadnnie ednoation, and entered upon his career in life aa a teacher. At the age of twenty-one he went to Iowa, and for several years taught school in the Western Staten. Returning to Ohio in 1851 he turned his attention to farming and siieep-raising. Ho soon liad his farm under a state of enltivation wfaieh won for him the rq[>ntation of being a practioal as well as a representative farmer of his township. His motto was to excel, and all his efforts were to that end. He filled several of the township ofl5cos. and, although not identified with any religious denomination, was for many years previous to his death a profossod Christian, an4 took an sotive part in the support of religious and eduoational institutions, as far as his Hunted means would allow. He died February 19, 1806, and since his death the farm has been successfully carried on by his widow with tho assistance of her children.

JESSE LYMAN, farmer, P. O. Mahoning, was born in Windham Township^ this oonnty, November 29, ^818. His father, Jeremiah Lyman, a tanner by trade but in later years a farmer, waa a native of Connecticut, and was reared in Massachusetts, where he lived with an uncle until 1811, when he came to this county and became one of the original owners of what is now Windham Towndiipu On his way to his new home his wife, Bhoda Fnllar, died, leaving to his oare fonr children: Anna, Hulda, Milton and Iiaara, all of whom are now deceased. He subaequently married Hannah Sperry, of Connectioutk who bore him two children: Hannah (deceased wife of A. West) and Jesse. Jeremiah Lyman was a member of the Preslrfterian Olrareh. He died Angust 19, 1845, his widow surviving him until 18G8. The subject of this sketch was married, March 27, 1S30, to Miss Dorcas Finch, born in Otis, Mass., September 9, 1821, and by B«r has two children living: Clara H., wife of C. L. Bryant (they had three children: Stowell, Yernie, died March 8, 1885, aged twelve years, and Belle, died Ifareb 7, 1885, aged six years), and Lettie H., wife of E. J. Hill. Mr. Lyman, who has always heon a farmer, resides on the old homestead. He ha«i held several ollices of trust in the township, and is energetic, enterprising and highly esteemed by the community.

WILLIAM A. MESSENGER, farmer, P. 0. Wiudiiam, was born March 12, 1827, in Windham Township, this oomity. His father, William Ansoii MenMOger, was a native of l&asachusi^tts. Ixtrn Beeember 28, 1794, son of Ebpnezer N. !\IoKHenger, onp of the original owners of Windham Township, whore he was druwnod October 13, 1S28. in a sj>rin<,f on his farm. He. Ehonezer N. , had married Miss Campbell, who bore him ten children: Ebenozer O., Nathan H., Polly, SanOi, Susan, Lneinda, William A., Benoni T., Wells and Manrin. William Anson MeBseogereaine to Windham Township, this county, in 1811, with his parents, in company with seTPrnl other families. He was thrice married; first, February 2-4, lt>iy, to Desire Fowler, who died September 30,1822, leaving one daughter - Phebe F. (Mm. West). His aeeood marriage, May 31, 1826, was wiili Edna Prentice, born May 2, 1798, died January 25, 1S50. By this union there were four children: William A. (our subject); Edna D., born October 12, 1831 (died in inffincy ) . Edna A., born April 30, 1833, married N. Whitney, of Oberlin, Ohio, and died June 5, 1854; and Adna C, born May 10, 1835^ now a residnkt of Anderson Goonty, Kan. Ifr. Hbssenger married for his third wife^ August 31, ISCl. Lydia Cadwell, born April 6, 1833, and who is still living. He held nearly all the township offices, and was an influential man, a liberal BUpporter of all public enterprises, and for many years was a oonsistent Christian and attendant at the Sabbath'Sdiools. He died March 27, 1864. The subject of this sketch was married, September 26,1852, to Elizabeth Ann CliafTee, born in Becket, Mass., October 5, 1831, daughter of Newman and Eli/.al)eth (Phelps) Chaflfee, natives of Masaachueetts, both now deceased. Three children were the frait of this union: Arthur W\, Hattie EL, wife of P. B. Higley, and Nettie El, wife of F. B. Jagger. During the late war of the Rebellion Mr. Messenger enlisted in the lOO-dayB service in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-tirst Ohio National Guard. He has always followed farming as an occupation and came to his present place in 1867. Thoof^ at one time the Hessengen were moat nnmerons i» Windham Township tiiere are now but two male repfeeentativee of this name in the township - our subject and his eon.

HENRY PALMER, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born in Palmyra Township, this county, June 25, 1820; son of Jesse and Amanda (Rogers) Palmer, the former of whomwasboniin Ckmneetient September 1, 1780, the latter in Connecticut November 7, 1782. They were married March 29, 1808, and hsd a family of eight children: Frederick, Caroline (deceased), James R, Laura A. (deceased), Clarissa (deceased), Milton, Henry and Harriet Jesse Palmer, who was a fanner by occupation, a strict Ohristian man, died April 15, 1884, hia widow sorriying him until August 12, 1837. His parents dying when he wasyonn^ our subject worked ns n farm-hand until he was twenty-five yonr*^ of age. since when ho has engaged in farming on his own account, and has the reputation of being enterprising and energetic, and is esteemed for his many good qnal> ities. I>aring the Uite war of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Guard, and participated in the engagement at Cynthiana, Ky. Ho was married. Sej>teml>er 11, 1845. to Rebecca Turner, born in Windham June 28, 1817, daughter of Levi Alford, and widow of Samuel Turner, who was bom August 1,1810, married Septem> bflir 10, 1884, and died December 17, 1842. (By Mr. Turner she had thr. -hildren: Joseph L., Edna K. and Edward W.) To Mr. and Mrs. Paliner has l;een born one daughter - Emogene, born November 21, 1849, now the wife of J. Ramsdell, of Erie County, Ohio. Mr. Palmer and wife have been ooiMistent members of the Methodist Bplseopal Church for nearly forty-two yeani and have also takoi an active part in Sabbath-adiool work.

SAMUEL A. PARDEE, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born in Addison Coanty, Yt., September 10, 1829; son of Benjamin F. and Harriet (Perkins) Pardee, the former of whom, a hattor hy trade, was a natave of Oonneotiaatt the latter of Vermont Thoy wore parents of five children: Chauncpy A., born July 1. IS 10; Beujamin F., born August 27, 1818; Marcus L., horn October 19, 1820; Azro A., born November 6, 182ii, uud Samuel A. Beujamin F. Pardee died Febraary 28, 1880, when onr subject wae not a year old, and when he was seven years of ai^e his mother married Samuel H. Pardee (a brother of her deceased husband), who was elected County Assessor in 1838 and eventually became State Representative from Portage County, and with him ' our snbjeot lived till he reached his majority. His mother died May 1, 1808. Samuel A. Pardee was brought to this county by his parents in 1886. He acquired a common school education, and early in life learned the carpenter and joiner trade, which he followed more or less for lif teen years, since when he has given his entire attention to farming. He was married July 7, 1851, to Dia&ma Owm, bom in Lebanon Springs, T., Deosinber 80. 1828, and has tire children: Salmon A., civil engineer in California; William O., a physician in Warren County, Ohio; Ella A. ; Howard I. and Silas O. Mr Pardee, with the exception of five years, has lived in the same neighborhood for forty-eight yeare. During the {war the Bebellion he eer^ in the 100 days service, enliKtiug in Canpany I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Guards. He has held aereral offioee of tmst in the township. Politically he is a Democrat.

ALVAN V. RUDD, farmer, P. O. Windham, is a son of Nathaniel Rudd. who was bom in Beoket, Masa* May 17, 1795, and came to Windham Town, ship, this connty, in 1810, purchasing land on which he made some improvement. The following year ho returned to his native State and married, January 15, 1817, Sophia Messenger, bom May 22, 1797. In 1818 they returned in oompaoy with Xenophon Wadsworlh and wife to this township, making the trip of abont 500 miles with a team of horses and oxen in six weeks, entered upon* pioneer life, and in a few weeks had erected the log cabin which was to be their home for so many years, and where were bom to them live children: William B., Alonzo M., Samnel Y., Alvan Y. and an infant, all of whom now deceased but our snbjeot. Nathaniel Bndd was an influential man in his day, alwa}'s firvt in any enterprise tending to the improvrnent of the OOunty and a liberal supporter of its public institutions. He was Captain of the Slate militia and also served a short time the war of 1812. He was a Whig in politioB. He filled several oflloes of trust in Windham Township; was an active member of the Congregational Church and a leader in Sabbathschool work for several years previous to his death, which occurred December 19, 1844. His widow still survives him. The subject of this sketch was born 15, 1880, in Windham and still rssides on ihe farm which has always been bis home. His father dying when he was but fourteen years of age his educational advantages were limited, but by reading and observation he has acquired an average education. Having a taste for live stock, he early became the possessor of some Shorthorn cattle and has gradually increased his herd till it is now one of the finest in the eonnty, and he is oonsidered one of the oldest cattle-breeders in the same, having inade his start in 1852. He has served in several of the minor township offices. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Onards, and served 100 daye. Sinoe he was fourteen years of age he has been identified with the Congregational Church. February 16, 1854, he was united in marriage with Miss Irene Franklin, bom in Lewis County, N.

PHILIP RUSSELL, farmer, P. O. Windham, was bom in Madiaon Coonty, N. Y., October 25, 1811, son of Philip and Nancy (Sanford) Rusaell, natives of Oonneciicnt and Madison County, N. Y., respectively. They were parents of thirteen children, of whom seven are now living: Nancy, Philip, William, Daniel. ^radiHon, Webster and Delia, latter wife of Ira S. Ciitts. of Windham Township, this county. Philip Russell, Sr., a carpenter and joiner by trade, but by occupation a farmer, came to this county in 1815, and located in Nelson Township, bat removed to Windham Township in 1()22. Hedied in Windham, July 1, 1870.> n;^ - ! ninety-tiiree years; his widow, October 8, 1882L Our Riibject early learned the carpenter and joiner trade, though fanning has boon his principal ocoapation. He has been twice married, tirst to Sally £. Jagger, hm October 5, 181f(, In Windham, who bore him six diildren: Sarah E. , Elmina, Alanson R. , Augusta, Abby 0. and Daniel J. Mrs. Russell died in April, 1877, and on May 8, 1881, Mr. Russell married Martj^arpt Owen, bom in Ontario, Canada, June 20. 1857, danc]^hter of Anson and Antoinette (Bliss) Owen, natives of Portage County, Ohio, and New York, respeotively. Mr. Bnasell ia an energetio, enterprising and saoeessfa) farmer, having his farm under a high state of cultivation. He takes deep interest in all pnblic improvements, and has filled several offices of trust in the townshipb In pol> itioa he has ever been a Republican.

EBBNEZBR a SHAw, draggist, Windham, waa bom in Onyahoga County, Ohio, October 6, 1851, son of James and Sarah A. (Seward) Shaw. The former was horn in Ashland County, Ohio, in 1808, and after graduating at the Western Reserve College aud Allegheny Theological Seminary at Allegheny, Penn., was regularly ordained a minister of the Gospel at Chillicothe, Ohio. He removed to Windham in 1850, where he served aa pastor of the Congregational Church until a few weeks prior to his demise in April, 1875. James Shaw had Iwen twice married, first to Harriet ^Vfetcalf, who bore him one son - James M., a graduate of Western Reserve (Jollege, Hudson, Ohio, and Lsne Seminary, Oincinnati, Ohio. He went to Ohina in 1874. as a missionary, and there died in June, 1876. His widow and one child still re-ide in China. James Shaw's second wife was Sarah A. Seward, born in Now York in 1817, and brought to Summit County, Ohio, when an infant She is now residing with her only son, Ebenezer S. The subject of this sketch passed the year 1876 attending the Dental OoUege at Oincinnati, Ohia In 1879 he opened a drug stnro at Windliam, in partnership with Dr. Longhead, and thn year following graduated at the Dental College, Ann Arbor, Mich. His partner having retired he carries on the drug business in connection with dentistry. He is a member 6f the Obngregational Ohorcih and Librarian of the Windham Circulating Library.

NELSON C. SMITH, farraer, P. O. Windham, was bora Deoera>ior 1, 1826, in North Becket, Mass., son of Champion and Achsah (Littloi Smith, natives of Massachnsetts, boro in 1803 and 1806, respeotively, parents of five children: Nelson C, Elmira, Martha, Mary (deceased) and Iieona. They came to this cnnnty in 1S34, and the original homestead tract C(insisted of seventy acres, to wliirh they adde<l until it contained 15U acres, atul from a state of nature was gradually placed under a high state of cultivation. Champion Smith died Jane 6, 1881, hia wife having peoeded him January 2, 1879. The anbject of this sketch waa married December 10, 1857, to Mary £. Ford, bom in TnimbuU County, Ohio, March 2, 1831, daughter of Angnstin nnd Susannah (Krabl) Ford, satived of New York and PensBylvania, respectively, and early ftetUm of Tramlmil Ooimty, Ohia To thie vsioo waa bora one daughter - Alice Blanche, born November 8, 1803, and married, January 4, 1883, to Arthur Roper, of Nelson, Ohio, by whom she has one child - Efithor Beuno, born January 4, 1884. The principal occupation of our subject has been farming, though for two or three years he peddled jeweJry. He o£fered hi» eerrioea two or three times in his oountry's defense, bnt was not accepted on aeoonnt of the loss of one of his ^es. He has filled the offioe of Constable three terms. For nearly twenty years he has been actively connected with the

JUSTIN E. SNOW, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born May 10, 1828, in Windham Township, this county. His father, Erastus Snow, was bom in Connecticut in 17b'2, and came to Windham Towuship, this county, in 1818. He wuu a prominent farmer, strictly honest in all his dealings, a consistent number of the Congregational Chnrch. Erastns Snow was £sl manied to Anna Alford, who died May 23, 1828, and by her bad four children, two attaining majority: Anna L, and Justin E. For his second wife he married Polly Hawley, who bore him five children: Frank, Sarah, Lncretia, Francis and an infent Erastns Snow died Febmary 23, 1850; his widow January 1, 1870. Oar subject, who was reared on a farm, received n flommon school education, and early in life learned shoe-making, which occupation he followed for twenty-five years, part of the time in Pennsylvania. He married, May 22, 1850, Eunice L. Bockwell, of Pennsylvania, who died February 16, 1855, IssTing to his oare one danghter - Elda, wife of Waahington Boaeh, of Mis> souri (have three children: Nora, Cora and Millie). Mr. Snow was married the second time September 27, 1857, to Fanny H Watson, of Pennsylvania, bom May 22, 1833, at Appledore, County of Kent, England, daughter of Geoi^ and Sarah (Fnllagtur) Watson, and by this nnion was bom November 13, one child - Linda L. Mr. Snow served in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Guards, durinp^ the late war of tljo Rebellion. Ho returned to this county in 1876, and has since devoted himself to farming. He is a member of Qarrettsville Lodge F. & A. M., Portage Lodge I. O. O. F., and Ravenna Enosmpment Inpolitioshe is astuMshBepnblican.

HENRY B. WALDEN, farmer, P. O. Windham, was bom May 8, 1832, in Windham Township, this county, on the place that has always been bin home. His father, Joshua Walden, who came to Ohio in 1818, locating in W indham Township^ this eonntj, where he spent the remainder of his days, waa married to Esther Wilmot, bora in Cronneotiout in 1708 (she waa the widow of Harry Blair, by ^vhom she had one son - Orrin H. Blair - who attained his majority, now deceased;. To our subject's parents were born two children: Caroline (deceased wife of Seth Strickland) and Henry B. Joshua Walden was a prominent farmer, and by industry and economy amannfid a large property. He died October 4, 1805. His widow is still living. Our Rubjoct in early life was employed like farmer bovB of the present day, and ftirmiu^ has been his principal occupation. He was married December 24, 1864, to Lovisa H. Higley, bom Angnst 15, 1841, danghter of M. P. Higley, and by thia nnion an lour children: Frank H., Luna E., Delia A. and Carrie M During the war of the Rebellion Mr. Walden enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Uuards. He has served in several ofiices of honor and tmat in his township. He is a member of Earl-Milliken Poet,

ISAAC N. ^YILCOX, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born near Cuvaboga Falls, Shunmil Gcmntv, Ohio, December 24, 188S. His father. Captl Isaae Wilcox, was bom in Borlin, Conn., May 17. 1779; married first Deotmber 26, 1^00, to Lucv North, who bore him ten children. In 1809 he came with an ox-toam to Stowe. Summit Co., Ohio; Horvod in fho 'u ar of 181L'. aiid pveutuaily became one of the most iniiuentiai men of that townBhip, iixduBtry- and economy Meomiilatioff quite a large properly. He waa married on tlie aeeood occasion April 23, 1822, to Mary Bandall, of Washington, Columbiana Co., Ohio, and a native of Baltimore, Md., where she was born October 18, 1792, and by whom he had six childri^n. our subject being the fifth. Capt. Wilcox waa a promineBt member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years, and died September 15, 1847; his widow surviving him until Mardi 1, 1888, when she died nt the advanced ago of ninety yparp. Our subject was raised on the farm, and received a common school and ncadomic education. At the age of nineteen years ho entered upon his careei* in life as a teacher, and con* tinned in that profeaaion, mote or less* for lilteen years; some of hia labors in that capacity being in the Windham Academy, and in the graded schools of Akron. Ohio. For two vears he was one of the County School Examiners, and at various times has taken an active part, as instructor and lecturer, in the Oonnty Teaehers* Institnte. He waa married May 20, 1 857, to Miss Melissa GL Scott, born in Freedom Township, Ohio, February 24, 1836, daughter of Elijah Scott, late of Rootstown. Thev have three children: Ida M., born July 17, 1858; Scott S., bom June 14, 1804; Wesley W., born August 31, 1881. About 1858 Mr. Wilcox came to Windham, this county, and has owned a farm most of the time sinoe, upon whidi he and family have reaided, and although he has never given his entire attention to agricultural pursuits, the management of his farm has been under his direct superintendence. Ho at one time owned an interest in a coal mine in Coshocton County, and for some time waa the Secretary of the company, but owing to an accident at that time^ be disposed of his interert In that enterprise, and resigned his poeition. In answer to the first call for troopp in April, 1861, he offered his services and enlisted in Company F, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served three months as Second Lientenant He afterward, in company with Capt. Prior, of Bavenna, raised a cavalry company which waa attadied to the Sixth Ohio Volnntser Cnvfilry, nnrl served as First Lieutenant until near the close of the war, \vhen he received a Captain's commission. He is now Quarter Master of Earl-Milliken Post, No. o33. G. A R, of Windham. Since 1872 he has b«en a stanch advocate of the principlea of the Democratic party, of which he !a Committee* man and one of the leaders in thia township. He has, at difierent times, been correspondent for Eastern papers, and eevwai of the weekly periodicals of Portage County.

THE WOODWOBTH FAMILT OF WINDHAM. There is a tradition in this family that some time near the close of the seventeenth century, in England, a gentleman named Wood married a lady named Worth, but instead of adopting bis name, they blended both names, thus originating the name ** Woodworlh.'' Two sous by this union came to America, one settling in Brooklyn, N. Y.* the other in New Lebanon, Conn. The grandsons of tiie latter were yOQ|kg men at the outbreak of the Bevollitionary struggle, in which some of them served; others took jiart in the war of 1812. Josej >h \\'ijodworth participated in the noted New Jersey retreat, and in the battles of Honmoath, Princeton and Trentoni wintering at Valley Forge. He waa with Wayne at Stony Point, and served nnder Gates in the campaign preceding the snrrender of Bnrgoyne. He waa also jmaent at other of the atirring aoenss of that war. Some portiou of his service was in the rpgiraent of Col. TildeD, late of HiraiUf this county. Aft«r the war he moved to Schoharie Coantj, N. Y., and about 1816 to Madison Ooimty in the aame Stata He waa blened with a very large family of children, of whom fifteen lived to adult years, and to raise families. Lato in life ho removed with some of Lis sons to Cattaraugus County, N. Y., where he died in 1842 in his eighty-fifth year. Two of bisaons, William and Thomas J., became reaidenta of Windham. William and family are noticed in an accompanying aketoh.