Portage County, Ohio - Biographical sketches, 1885 (part 8 of 14)

West, Mr. Evans resigned bis cbargeof thaoharch in Frostburg, and when be was about to depart from bis people tbey presented bim with a bpautiful gold watch iralaeii at $140. After bis visit to Wisconsin he returued to Johnstown, Penn , where be had accepted a call from the Welsh Baptist Chnrcb. The church being crippled bj a eferike of aefen months, and the panic of 1S73 and 1874, Mr. Evans concluded to accept the call of the Baptist Church of Paris, Portapre Co., Ohio. He came to Paris in flie fall of 1875, and while there he was invited to Palmyra by the Baptist friends there to reorganize the church and to repair an old ehniioh building that had been abaivloned for many yeara He soon found the two chaijgea and preaehing once in Palmyra and twice in Paris every Sabbath too mncb of a task, so he concluded to relinquish his charge of the church in Paris, and in 1877 he opened a drag store in Palmyra and in the same year he was appointed Postmaster at Palmyra, which position he has aeoeptably filled since that time. He was without means when he oame to this country, but by close economy, integrity and perseverance has accuraulnted a good home and subatantial businees. Mr. Evans was married in 1879 to Miss Elizabeth Y. Evans, a uative of Palmyra, Ohio. Their living children are John y. and Alfred J>, Mr. Evans devotes all his spare time to his ministerial duties.

THOMAS EVANS, proprietor of saloon and restaurant, came to Pahuyra. this county, in June, 1879, and was engaged in the uiiuos about one year, when he sfanick a coal shaft and opened a baio^ which he sold to a profit Subsequently he opened a saloon, in which business he has since been actively engaged He erected his present structure in 18S2, where he carries a lai^ stock of liquors, wines, oigais, etc. , and has a pool table in connection with his place. He has been snooessfnl in this bnsinsss. Mr. Evans is a native of Wales, where he was born in 1852, and is a son of George and Ellen Evans. Ho was raarried in his native land in 187S, to Miss Eliza Griffith, by whom he has three children: Arthur, David (i. and Mary Ellen. He is a member of the K. of P. He nombers among the aetive bnsiness men of this plaoe.

H. H. GILLINCnLIM, Superintendent Hut^ion Coal Company, Diamond, was bom in Deerfield Township, this county, November 21, 1S50. and is a son of John W. and Mary A. Gillingham, the former a native of Marjiand, the latter of Mahoning County, Ohio. They were the parents of six children, ail of vrhom are novr living, viz. : Elizabeth, vrife of F. J. Powell; Samuel O.; Reuben; Hiram H. ; Delia A. and Charles E. The family settled in Deerfield Township, this county, in 1854, where they have pinco made their home. The subject of this sketch was married in Deertield Township in 1880, to Miss May O. Taugban, a native of Robinson, HI. One son - Willie D. - ^has been bom to this union. Mr. Gillingham and Mr. Hutson sunk the shaft for the coal bank in Aufjnst, 1883, since which time Mr. Gillingham has a88ume<l the Buperintendency, and enjoys an interest in the concern. He is a F. & A. M. As a citizen he is highly estesmed*

WILLIAM JENKINS^ M. D., biamond, was born in Treforest> Wales, in 1852, a son of Thomas and Ann (Jones) Jenkins. His father, who was a clergman, came to the United States in 1803, and after locating at vaiious places he settled in Waterville, N. Y. , where he presides in the pulpit of the Congregational Ohnreh. The sobjeot of this sketdi was married in Delaware County, in 1875i, to Mar}' E. Thomas, by whom he has the followinf:^ children now living: Mary A. and Thomas S. Mr. Jenkins rocpivcd bis collo^^iate education in the University at Delaware, where he graduated in the cIukb of 1876. He attended two eouises of leetuies at the Howard Univeruty of Boston, Ma^, and gnd^ of Plain City, Madiacm Co., Ohio, was his preceptor, from whom he received all the advantages for his studies. Ho subeeqaently became assistaat to Dr. Hamilton, in the collie at Colombos, with whom he was connected until he came to this plaoa in Ifojr, 1884. Dr. Jenkins has bnilt up arapid and inereaain^ practice, and is well established in the hearts of the people and all who know him. He is a consistent member of the Oongregational Oharoh; an honored member of the Masonic fraternity.

O. B. ICAiSON, menhant, Diamond, was bom in HarlborotLgh, Stsrk Oa, Ohio, March 14, 1838, son of Otis and Mary MaROttt botti deceased. Mr. Mason is the founder of Diamond, being the first business man to locate here in 1880, and is deserving of great credit for his labors in building up and improving the place. He erected the first edifice here, now used as a depot and restaarant, and opened a general stoek of gooda In December, 1881, he erected his present Btrurtnro, where he has since continued doing a success ful ti n le; has also for years boon onf^agced in the Inraber busineRs, and bet^inniug life as he did, empty-haoded, he is worthy of a place in the pages of history. He was appointed Postmaster in 1881, a position he has flllsd aooeptably to all. Mr. Mnson is an ardent supporter of the Republican party. He holds the esteem and friendship of all cla8se<^ who have learned to appreciate his moral worth. Our subject was married in Marlborough, Ohio, in 1863, to Mary A., daughter of Ssninel Campbell, of Atwatar Township, Ohio, by whom he hss two lifing ahildren : Frank, bom in Jnns^ 1871, and Dawn, bom Angnst 24, 1884.

NOBLE MERWIN, fanner, P. O. Diamond, was born in Palmyra Township, this county, May 22, 1853, sun of Nathaniel li. and Jane (Hitchcock) Herwin, natives of Oonneotioni The parents and grandfather, David Iferwin, settled on the farm in IS 14, purchaaing one section of land, a portion of which they lived to clear, and here they passed honored and useful lives. Nathaniel B. Merwin was twice married. By his first wife, nee Mary A. Stilson, two sons were bom: Oeorge and Ctevid. Of the children bom to his seoond mar> riage four are living: Eliza (wife of L. Thomas), Lucy (wife of R. Whittlesey). Charles A. and Noble. The Bubject of this sketch was married in Pal- ' myra Township, in 1873, to Helen Brainerd, of Boardman, Mahoning County. Flora M. and Noble H. are the living issne of this union. l£r. Merwin resides on a portion of the homestead farm, consisting of 150 acres. The family is an outgrowth of pioneer stock, and bears the respected and honored diaraoten of worthy and esteemed parents.

JACOB SCOTT, farmer, P. O. Diamond, one of the oldest native residents of Palmyra Township, was bom on the homestead farm in 1884, and is a son of Alexander and Christian (Bean) Scott. His father was a native of Ireland and a son of Robert ^^c^jtt, who settled iu Mifflin County, Penn., in 18(K), where he lived to the close of his life. Alex. Scott is the oldest living pioneer of Palmyra Towndiip, having psssed his ninety-first birthday, ms estimable wife died in September, 1872, the mother of twelve children, eight of whom are now living: John, Nancy, Mary, Alexander, Robert, Jacob, Roswell and Margaret. The subject of this sketch was first married to Miss Sarah J. McElvsj, who died, leaving one child - Sarah J. - wife of A. Y. Lewie. Ha was married on second occasion, in 1865, to Miss Mary A, daughter of William Stewart < deceased), who was born in County Down. Ireland, in November, 18U2, immigrated to this country and settled in Palmyra Townshi{^ in 1832. In 1887 he married Rebecca Qilbert, and soon after settled on the farm where he and his respected wife psssed the remainder of life's journey, and which is still oconpied by his childimi. Mr. Scott's farming lands in Pal-

EDWARD HEKDHOUSE, proprietor of saloon and restaurant. Palmyra, is a native of Englaud, where he was bora iu 1833. Iq 1866 he came to America, and was engaged in the ooal mines of Penn^Ivania. While there he met and married Sarah Lomm, who died in Pennsylvania. His second marrian;ei was with Nora Anna Stone, by whom he has two sons and two daughters: Joseph, Harriet (wife of William Bailey), William, and Mary A. (wife of Biebaid Daris). Mr. Seedbonse oame to Palmyra in 1882, and opened his present place, wlu ri* he oondnots a proBpenms bosiness. As a eitisen he sua* tains a good reputation.

W. G. SMITH^ M. D., Palmyra, was born in New Wilmington, Lawrence Oo., Penn., Jnly 11, 1854, and is the eldest son of Samnel and Sarah (Banb) Smith, who were the parents of eij^ht children, all of whom are now living: W. G.. Robert, Ella S , yhxg^^U^ V... Eddie. Edith, Ida and Samiiel A. His father was a farmer and died at Now Wilmington, Fenn., in 1875. The sobjeot of this sketch reeeiTed his primaiy edaeation in his iiatiTe place, and there served as clerk in the poeioflBoe, and also seoored five years' experience in the drug business. During a greater portion of this time he studied medicine under the direction of Dr. A. C. Petti t. He was sober, industrious and frugal, securing means through his own ex^ions with which to educate himself. In September, 1875, he entered Miami Medical College, graduating in the class of 1877. In May of the same year ho located in Palmyra. Thonc^h a stranger without means and in competition with old practitioners, from the first success attended his eifurts, and his calls have been coutiauously increasing, nntil now he controls the largest practice in and about the township. Hs is a member of Portage County, Ohio State Medical Societies. Is connected with tbo ^Tetliodist Episcopal Chnreh. The Doctor was married, October 26, 1879, to Mary A. Force, born in Palmyra, this county, March 12, 1862, daughter of David and Abigail P. Foroe» fatter of whom died of heart and long tronble at her residence in Palmyra, Febroaxy 24, 1885. One child - Willie-^ is the living issue of this union.

Paris Towniship

ELIJAH HAWLEY. fnrmpr. P. O. Newton Falls. Trumbxill Co.. Ohio is the oldest living resident of l*aris Township, this county, and was born near his present residence October 11, 1815; son of Chauncy and Mercy ^Seiby) Hawley. natives of Msssachusetts. the former bora March 24^ 1780, flie latter March 24, 1786. Chauncy Hawley was reared and educated in hia native States and there married May 27, 1808. He was a hatter by trade, at which he worked in connection with farming. In lbl5 he with his family came to Faris Township, this county, where he resided till his death, which oconrrsd June 17, 1846. His widow died June 18, 1875. Of their six children the f^IlowlQg survive: Elijah; Eliza, widow of Joseph Brown: and rranla. wife of M. M. Seymour. Elijah Hawley left homo when seventeen years of age and beffan woAing at the trade of cabinet-making, but gave it' up after &i«e monus, and served an apprenticeship at oarpeotwing, at which he worked many yeaxa

In 1842 he niHrried Jane, daughter of Thomas and Anna (Sefton) Stewart, by whom he had six children, five now living: Henry, Milus, Charles, Wiiiiaa and G«orge. Our snbjeet at his marriage had bat little capital, and his irat purchase of land was twelve acres, which he paid for by buildinf^ a houKe for Stephen Bingham. The result of his industry is 3S0 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Hawley was suocesaf ul in architecture and bridge building, and was the antlKir ot a deeign for a substantial wooden bridge. He has held sevecil township offices; was first Assessor ot Paris Township. In politics he is a Democrat and married in Washington County, IVnn., was a farmer and also n carp<*nt<»r and joiner. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. On coming to Ohio he first settled in Mahoning County, as did his parents. He then moved to Paris Township, this county, in 1<S32, and here died in the fall of 1848, aged fiflfcfive yf'ars His widow dipil in Michigan in l^'5n, aged spventy-four years. Ei<^ht of their twelve children survive: Nancy. Henry. Catherine, Mot^ea, Aaron, Jo^^hua, Saruh and Uanuah. Of these, Joshua and Aaron eenred through the late war of the Rebellion. John Leonard, the sobjeet of Utam sketch, was married, September 1, 1885, to Fanny, daughter of James anl Susan (Shaffer > Patterson, natives of eastern Pennsvlvania and earlv settlfCT of Trumbull County, Ohio. To this union was born one child-^Lura L., who died in 1871, aged twenty years. Mr. Leonard died Mazoh 16, 1885, of hisacl disease. He was a consiBtont member of the Congregational Church at New* ton Falls. Ho f(iIIowi(l farminpf, and at his death was owner of 241 aons of good laud. He hi led several of the township offices of trust.

ROBERT .M.EXANDER, farmer, P. O Randolph, was born in Pennsyl. November -2, 1807; son of James and Elizabeth Alexander, natives of Pennsylvania and Ireland respectively, the latter of whom emigrated to America when nine years of age. They were married in Pennsylvania, anl there lived and dit»d. Our Rubject came to Ohio in and married Nancy

Merriman December 22, 1S36. She was bom in liandolph Township, this oonnty, July 5, 1817, daughter of Isaac and Bsther Kerriman, natives of Connectioat, and who located in ttiis oonnty, being among the first settlora, where they remained permanently, "Mrs. Merriman died in 1834, and Mr, Merriman subsequently married Hoiriet Bush, a native of New York Stake, and who, on the death of her hnsband in 1841, moved to Pennsylvania, wbere she now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are the parents of thirteen ofaildron, eight of whom survive: Esther. EHzal eth, Lavina, Eliza, Martha, Alice, Clara and Edger. The deceased are Sarah, Charles. Joseph, Wiliiaia and an infant. Our subject is a carpenter and joiner by trade, but of late years has been oigaged in farming. He owns fifty-six acres of land where he and his family reside.

county in 1815, whero they located and remained until the fathers death in 1880; the mother is still living. Our subject is a brick mason by trade, and has tbaa been engaged through life. July 3, 1807, he was married to MaUie Andmon, born May 18, 1845, in Randolph Townihip, this oonnty, daughter of Caldwell and Rachel Anderson, both deceased, the former November U, 1883, the latter May 10, 1883. Mr. and Mrs Alien have hve children, of whom one only survivee - Viola M., born October 29, 1871- The deceased are Myrtle R. , twin infants, and Oertrade D. Mr. and Mrs. Alien are members of Ihe Methodist Church. They own forty-five acres of land in Randolph Township, this county, and a beautiful home where the family resides. During the late war of the Rebellion our subject enlisted in Battery A, First Ohio Light Artillei*y, and served his country seventeen months.

HIBAM AUSTIN, retired 'fanner, P. O. Bandolfdi, was bom in Oneida County, N. Y., February '2, 1818; son of Cyrenius and Clarissa (Stanly) Austin, natives of Connecticut, whence they moved to New York, thence to Portage County, Ohio, February 21, 1821, and here remained until their death. The mother died June 17. 18l9, the father who had been a farmer all hia tife^ July 13, 1852. On June 1, 1841, our subject was married to Elizaette A. Searn, born in Randolph Township, this couuty, Fel)ruary 21, 18'20, daughter of Elias and Kuth (Culter) Sears, botli deceased, and to this union have been hom four diildren, two now living: Duane S. and Montgomery O. ; also one grand-danghter, Oora £. Hatcher, living with her ^grandparents. The decen^^pid are Emma E., died April IS, 1S<U, and Ann Eliza C, died February 7, 187 u. Mr. and Mrs. Austin are members of the Methodist Church, in which oonneetion he has held the offiees of OiaBsJeader, Steward and Tmstae. He has tilled the ofSce of Trustee in his town several times. He was elected President of the Building I?oard of the High School buildini; in Randolph. He owns land in the village of Randolph on which he and his family reside, and property in different parts of the oonnty. He acquired a common school education and taught early in life.

GEORGE AUSTIN, farmer. P. O. Randolph, was born in Suffield Town ship, this county, August 10, 1820; son of Anthony and Mariana Austin, natives of Connecticut, who immigrated to Ohio about 1800, and who remained in this county until 18&8, In which year they moved to Indiana, remaining there nntil 1805 <'inil then returning to Randolph Township, this count}', where they died, the mother in 180*.*, the father in 1870, Our subject was uniteil in marriage, March 9, 1800, with Sarah Nash, born in Indiana, June 2-1, 1836, daughter of Calvin «id Emily Nash, natives of Ohio, and who moved to Indiana ami there remained until their death, in 1853 and 1841 respectively. To Ifr. and Mrs. Austin have been born live children: Lorenzo Q., Theresa E., Cora B. , Emmet D. and Eliza K Mr. Austin, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns seventy-seven and a fahlf acres of land wImts hs and his familj reaida Mrs. Austin and Lorenao G. and Thsresa K are members of the MeQkodist Episcopal Church.

AARON AUSTIN, farmer. P. O. Randolph, was bom in Randolph Township, this connty, February 22, 1820, the son of Bissell and Artemesia Austin, natives of New York. Biasell Austin was in the war of 1812, and inunedi- -ately after that struggle he removed to and settled in this county. Here he and his wife died, aged hfty-iive and eighty years respectively. Our subject was united in marriage, November 0, 1867, with Sarah Pendleton, bom in Brimfield Township, this oounty, December 25, ISIO, daughter of Hubbard and Betsey Pendletcm, natives of Connecticut and Ohio respectively, and who iettled in this connty in a very early day, and here reraainml until their death, the fatbi^r dvin^' in 1857, the mother in 1844. Onr subjoct, who has been engaged in I'aiiuing all his life, has bought and sold ct^nsiderable pro^ierty and now owns dgfateen aeras hspfofed land- whara he and his family TMida He has filled the office of Township Trustee with credit to hisMeU and to the satisfaction of his constituents.

ALVIN BANCROFT, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was bora in Randolph Township, this eoantj, May 19, 1882; son of Aralziamon sndPhoabeBaneroft, natives of Granville, Mass., who oame to Portage County, Ohio, remainiii|;f until 1850, at which time they moved to Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio, where they settled and died, the father in 1872, the mother in 1881. Dor subject, was united in marriage, September 28, 1861, with Sarah A. Donnell, born in Randolph Township, thin county, January 16, 1844, daughter of A. P. Donnoll. Mr, and Mrs. Bancroft are the parents of one child Jonnie L., wife of Henry Brockett. Oar subject when twelve years of age ntarted in lifelor himself , with nothinf^. He traveled all over *he Vilest engaging in miscellaneous trade until 1800, when he became associated with his uncle in mercantile business. This he continued for five years when he closed out and engaged in other enterprises for several years, after which he r«>Bumed mercantile ventures at Marlboro with I. S. France, with whom ho remained until 1878; then he opened a store in Randolph, this ooimty, with S. B. Tresoott, and with him remained until 1881, then bought him out, and sold an intorcst to Albert Stanbaugh, with whom he is now associated under the firm name of Bancroft St Stanbaugh. Oar subject owns about 2<X) acres of real estate, forty of which, where he and his family reside, are in Portage Oovrnty, the remaiii* der being in Iowa.

W. BASSETT, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Connecticut, Januaiy 14, 1830, son of Ezra L. and Susan Bassett, natives of Connecticut, who mored to this county about 1888, and remained here until the death of former in 1866; the latter is now nearly ninety-six years of age. Onr subject was married December 4, ISGO, to Celinda Winchell, born February 19, 1838, in Randolph, daughter of David and Eunice Winchell, natives of Connecticaty who came to this county in a very early day and remained until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Bassett have been born three children, one of whom is now living - Emmett, Iwrn Mav 22, 1877. The docoased are Wilbur, born in ISftS. drowned Jane IC, 1870, and Rosie, born December 2Z, 1872, died September 4, 1878. Ifr. and Mrs. Baaselt are membem of tfeue Methodist Episcopal Church. They own thirty-three acres of improfcd land, on which they reside with their family.

ORLANDO BEXTLEY, retired farmer and merchant, Randolph, was born in Berkshire County, Mass., March 9, 1824; eon of Caleb and Anna' Bentley, the former a native of Massachusetts and a farmer, the latter a native of New York. They were married in Massachusetts! and moved to New York, where they remained Hovoral years, thonee went tx) Ohio, settling in Cuyahoga County, where they remained until their death. Caleb Bentley died August 19, 1885, his widow surviving him until June 27, 1865. On May 7, 1860, our subject was married to Caroline D. Sears, lx)rn in Randolph Township, this county, June 1828, daughter of Elias and Ruth Sears. Mr. Sears was a native of Middietown, Conn., and, with his wife, came to Ohio, where they remained till their death. Mr. Sears died March 4, 1840; Mrs. Sears in 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Bentley have been blessed with one child - Charles Q., bom January 1, 1807, residing at lu^me with his parents. Our subject engaged in carriagemaking until he was twenty-four years of age, then followed farming for a few years, aacl finally went into meroantile boflinees. in which he has been engaged most of the time ainoe. He is a member of tlif I. O. O. F. Subordinate liod^e, No. 05, of Kavonna; has lilled thoofficnof Trustee of Randolph for five years at one time, and also at different other times. He owns 120 acres of land and a fine residence in which he and family reside, also town lota. He ia living !i retirH<l life on his farm.

W. H. BETTKS, farni<^r. P. O, Raudolph. was born in Summit County, Ohio, July 10, 1824, son of Silas and Fanaie (Ryder) Bettes. Sila)^ Bettos waa born in Massachusetts July 10, 17U1, and immigrated to Ohio, where he nmained until his death, December 31. 1832. Hia widow then married, in 1834, Frederick Dye, who died in 1855. She next aarrioil S. B. S{)ellman in ISGG. and ho, also, died, leaving her a widow for the third time. Our subject was married, June 25, 1850, to Lodema Brockett, born in Randolph Townahip, tiiia county* December 13, 1820, daughter of Albwt and Betaey Brook- -At, former a native of Connecticut, latter a native of England. Mrs. Brockett died in Portage County,Ohio, August 5, 1843, and Mr. Brockett then marlaed, October 12, 1844, Fannie Ward, who lived only a few days; afterward, in Maroh, 1840, he married Fnmoaa Kauaon, who ia atill liying. He died February 0, 1878, in Portage County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bettes are parents ef four children: Charlie E., bom October 23, lS-"^7; Carrie L., born October 2, 1859-, Yiola L., born October 21, 1806, and Mae A., born October 5. 1868. Mr. Bettea, wife and three eldeat children are members of the Diaeiples Churoh. Our subject taught school during the early part of his life, his wife being a teacher also. Since then ho has engage*! in farming. He was in the late war ef the iiebellion. Commissioned as First Lieutenant, May 11, 1861, in an independent oompany of militia, known as the Bandolph Guards; enlisted in September, 1801, as a private in the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry; commiaaioned ns Second Tiieutennnt in November, and promoted to First Lieutenant in December; resigned commission in April, 1803; was commissioned as Major, August 2B, 1803, in the Third Regiment of Militia in Portage County; ae-enlisted in the United Statea service in l^Boembor, 1804, and was oommiaaioned as Fiiat Lieutenant in Company H, One Hundred and Eighty- fourth Regiment Ohio Volunt^'pr Infantry, and served \mtil the close of the war. Mr. Bettes was eommissioned Justice of the Peace Apnl 25, 1859; re-elected January 22, 1806, and again October, 1882. He waa Bemoeratio eandidate for Bepmaentative in 1875, but was defeated; was renominated in 1S77, and again defeated by a majority of 250 votes, the rest of the ticket bein^^ defeated by 500 and over. In I87U he was nominated for Probate Judge, and defeated by a small majority. Oar BUbjeot owns eleven acree of aplendid laud in thia tovraahip, where 1m and his family reside.

FREDERICK BILES, farmer, P. O Marlborough. Stark Co, Ohio, was bom in Germany, September 18, 1820, a son of Frederick and Dora Bilee, whofifat immigrated to Columbiana Oounty, Ohio; afterward moved to Stark Oooatj, where they remained until the father's death in 1842. The mother snbKecjuently moved to Seneca County, Ohio, where she died in 1S72. Our sub ject was married, October 8, 184S, to Elizabeth Frederick, boru m Columbiana Connty, Ohio, January 10, 1828, daiighter of David and Charlotte Frederiek, who moved to Stark County, where the latter died in 1848, the former Aagast 20, 1883. To this union have lieen born eleven children, nine of whom survive; David, Jacob, Samantha, Catharine, Eldora, William N., Ada, Delbert and Oua M. Mary and Rebecca J. aue deceased. Mr. Biles owns sixtyaiz aerea of first- class land, where he and his family live. He settled in the county in 1800; has met with good aucoesa, and ia now one of the enteipria* iag farmers of Portage Coon^.

December 10, 1815, son of Lewis and SuBan Bloomfield, fnrrncr n native of New Jersey, latter of Fayette Coanty. Penn. They settled in Stark County, Ohio, in 1830, and there remained until their death. Our subject was vnitod in marriage, Jnne 7, 1888, with Lydia Ingledne, who was bom in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1813. To this union were bom five children: Alpheus S., Celeetine, Thomas M. , Susan Q. and Ancenath. The mother of these children died December 8, 1876. She was one of the true and noble women of her daj, and an exemplary mother. Her death was sadly regretted by a large circle of friends. Our subject married, March 17, 1882, Mrs. Henrietta Hotohkifls, of Meadville, Penn., who died January 1, 1883, after which he married, June 4, 1884, for his third wife, Hachel A. Beans. Our subject has been engaged in famiing, stoeic-raisiug and dealing, and owns abont 240 aovBs of improved land. He has given each one of his children 91,000, either in land or money. Mr. Bloomfield has filled the office of Township Tmstee about sevenyears. He is a member of the School Board.

JOSEPH O. BBAINEBD, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., N. Y., September 25, 1810; son of Joseph and Nancy (Post I Brainerd, natives of Connecticut, former of whom died in New York; latter came to this county. The widow was married to Deacon Jotham Mitchell. She died in this county, he in New York. Our subject was married October 25, 1840, to Lorinna Mwriman, bom December 29, 1820, died December 30, 1813. After her decease Mr. Brainerd married, July 23, LS U, Elizabeth Clark, born Juno 2. 1822, in Geauga Coanty, Ohio, daughter of Billings and Caroline Clark (deceased). Our subject engaged in saddle and harness mak* ing, afterward in stook«dealing and farming. Daring 1ib» war he and bis brother dealt in horses for the Government, since when he has retired. Mr. and Mra Brainerd are members of the Methodist Epincopal Church. He served as Deputy Sheriff of the county for several termn, also as Township Clerk, and held a Notary's commission for aboot eighteen years. He is the father of two children: Frances L., born October 4, 1841, wife of Capt S. 8. Blackford, of Washington. D. C. , and Henry C, born June 28. 1845, now a practicing physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Our subject has a beautiful home in Bandolph Township, this eoonty.

JOSIAH BROCKET, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in New Haven, Conn., February 9, 1802, son of Jared and Eunice Brocket, natives of Connecticut, where they remained until their death. Our subject came to this oonnt;^ Jnna 1, 1829. Bte was married, Ootober 15, 1828, to Bebaoea Baymon, born in Wallingfovd, Conn., April 10, 1807, daughter of John and Hannah RaymoD. Mr. Raymon di^ in Connecticut, and his widow came to this county and here remained till her death. Mr. and Mrs. Brocket are the parents of eight children, six of whom snrvive: Susan, widow of Carie Redfield; Belinda, wife of Cyrus Bettice; Lncins; Helen, wife of Datid Tearien; Imdnda, wife of Lyman Eliot, and Zenas. The deceased are Leman and Norman. Our wub ject is a mechanic, but has followed farming for several years, and now owns fifty ao:^ of good land. He ha^^ tilled the office of Trustee of his townuhip. He and his wife are members of the IHseiplee Ohnrdb.

WILLIAM BROCKETT, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was horn in Connecticut, June 5, 1824, son of Albert and Betsey Brockett, former a native of Connecticut, born May 28, 1795, latter of English origin, bom January 4, 1797. Tb^ settled in this oonnty in 1825, and here remained nntil their death, she d^ing Aogost 5, 1843. Albert Bfeookett afterward married, Ootober, 1844, Fan- nie Ward, itho died soon after, aod on March 31, 1S46, he was married to Mrs. Frances M. Hanson, who is still living; he died February 6, 1878. Oar snbjeot was married October 5, 1S58, to Celinda LoDinia. born in Randol[)h Township, this county, April 1, 1SH2. daiightpr of Hfirlon and Nfaria Loorais, the former of whom, a native of Massachusetts, died Jul/ IW, 1870; his widow, who still survives, wss born in P(»tsge Oo«inty» Ohia To Hr. sad Mibl Brockett have been born six childron, four now living: Seth S., Emma M.. Edward W. and Nowell W. The deeeabed were infants. Mr. Brockett, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns 205 acres of improved land on wldeh he and nis family reside, ffimself and wife aie raembera of the Diseiples Church.

ANDREW BRUMBAUGH, farmer, P. O. New Baltimore. Stark Co., Ohio, was bom in Pennsylvania July 5, 1830. His father came with his parents from Pennsylvania to Stark Ooanty, Ohiov ^ 1810. After lie was of age he returned to bis native Stats, and while tlwni he married Catharine Stiffly, and after the birth of our subject they came to Stark County, Ohio, and in April, 1832, they located on Lot 10, in Randolph Township, this coonty, where they still reside. Here, with hard labor and eeonomy, and soffiMrins^ the privationH incident to pioneer life, they cleared up a large farm and raised a family of thirteen industrious children, viz.: Aadrew, Ephraim, Nancy, Jacob, Isaac, Elizabeth, Conrad, Samuel, Mary, Susan, Henry P., Lydia and Eli, all married except the youngest, who is twenty-six years old. Five of these, vie, Andrew. Ephraim, Isaac. Nancy and Samuel, own and live on farms adjoinii^ the old home farm, and Henry P. and Eli are living with the parents on the old home. Our subject was married March 28, 1857, to Abigail Pontious, born in Stark County, Ohio, July 10, 1828, daughter of Nicholas and Eva Pontious, -who oame to Stark Coonty, Ohio, from Penn^lvania in a very early day. To BIr. and Mrs. Bmrabangh were bom four children: Anc;eline. Sarah A . Louisa and CyruB. Our subject has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns 122 acres of improved laud. He and his wife are members of the Bretiiren Ghnrch. He has filled the offioe ol Tmsiee of his township for three vears.

EPHRAIM BRUMBAUGH, farmer, P. O. Now Baltimore, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Randolph Township, this county, ^l&j 7, 1832; son of Henry and Catharine Bmmbaugh, natives of Pennsylvania, and residsols of Randolph Township, this <-<mv.i\. They reared thirteen children, all noW Unng. CNir subject, the next to the eldest of this family, was united in marriage May

1601, with Catharine Zog, bom in Lancaster County, Penn., November 6, 1842, a danufhter of Jacob and Elixabeth Zng, both now living. Mrs. Brombaugh died March 5, 1881, and after her death Mr. Brumbaugh was married, April 17, 1884, to MoIIie Warner, bom in Marlboro, Stark Co.. Ohio. August 29, 184^, a daughter of Benjamin W. and Catharine Warner, both residing in Stark County. Onr snbjeot is ^e faflier of seveif ehildreo, all by his first wife: Elmer, Elmira A., Emma E., Ervin and Hattie, now living, and Edwin and Ellen, deceased. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming and milling, owns thirty-six acres of improved land and a third interest in a saw-milL He is a member of the German Baptist Church, of which his first wife was also a member; his present wife belongs to the United Brethren denomination. His father resides on the farm where he settled in 1832, when that part of the township was a vast «vildernef^s.

J. B. BUCKMAN, farmer, P. 0. Handolph, was born on the farm where he now resides in Bandolph, May 6^ 1886, eooi of Btaben and Pamell Bookman, nativea of Conneotieat, and who immigrated to Portage Coonty, OhiOb in

1806. Reuben Bnokmaa was bom in 1800, and his wife in 1803. They aettied in this county, where they remained till their death, he dying February 7, 1SP»0. his widow September 24, 1SS8. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom survive, two sons and one daughter. J. R. Buckman, oar subject, has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns the undivided balf of thirty-two acree, Whereon he resides. He is a member of the Coagre> gatioiiiil Church, and has proved himself to be a good and faithful Kon. After hift father's death he remained at home and cared for hia mother until her demise.

Portage Co., Ohio, October 15, 1831, son of John and Betsey Burns, both of whom died in this county, former, who was a native of Virginia, in 1854, latter, a native of Connecticut, in L850. Our subject was united in maiTiage December 26^ 1858, with Snean Eendriok, bom in Brimfleld 1V>wn8hip, fhia oonnty, March 16, 1839, daughter of David and Jane Eendrick, former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Ireland, and who both died in Kent, Ohio, the father in 1870, the mother in 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Bums have been born three ohildren: Raymond 0., Ethel and Yaetor A. Mr. Borna haa been a farmer all his life, and has bought and sold considerable real estate. He is now filling his fourth term ns Trustee of this township. He has also been a member of the Board of Education, and these positions he has hlled with oredit to himself and to the sattsfaetion of hia oonstitnenta.

GEORGE CARLILE, farmer, P. O. Marllxirough, Stark Oa, Ohio, waa born in Trumbull County, Ohio, October 27, 1837, son of Canada and Julia Carlile, respectively natives of Pennsylvania and Trumbull County, Ohio, and who came to this county about 1846, where they remained until the father's death, Jannaiy 4, 1882; the mother is residing on the home farm. Our subject was married September 15, 1867, to Phidelia Baldwin, horn in Portage County, Ohio, February 28, 1844, the daughter of Philemon and Harriet Baldwin, the former of whom was a native of this county, the latter of Yer. moot. They settled in this eonnty, where Mr. Baldwin died Febroary 9, 1805; his widow now resides in Trumbull County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Carlile have one child - Bernice, bora April 8, 1809. Our subject served in the late war of the Kebellion, having enlisted September, 1861, as a private in D, Nineteenth Ohio Yolnnteer Infantry, and after hia diaehargo in 1802 he re-enlisted in the Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, in which he served until he was transferred to the Eighth Veteran Invalid Corps, Company B, remaining with this company until he was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Oompany E, Sixth United States Infantry. Mr. Carlile reeeiTed an honorable disoharge October, 1866. Mr. Carlile is a plasterer by trade, but has h^n engaged in fanning, and owns fifty-six aorea of good land where he and his family reside.

J. P. OOB, farmer and tile manofaotarer, P. O. Randolph, is a native of Randolph Township, Portage Ca, Ohio, born April 5, 1821, son of AlmonB. and Climena (Spellrann) Coe, natives of ^rnssuchiisotts. Almon B. Coo came to this county in 1811, his wife in 1816, and here remained until his death in 1858. After bis death his widow moved to Wisconsin, where she resides with her daughter. Our subject was married October 22, 1845, to Jane A. Spees, born in Onondaga, N. Y. , March 7, 1824, daughter of T^Hnson and Harriet Specs, natives of Groono County, N. Y., and who camo to Randolph Township, this county, in 1837, remaining until their death. Mr. Speea died July 19, 1868, his widow, February 13, 1878. Mrs. Coe, our snbjeofa wif e^ died February 8, 1888. She waa a member of the Congregational Ohnroh.

0. Brainerd, Almon B. and Charlee P. ^Ir. C!oe, who has boon engaged in fai'ming all his lif»>. owns spvonty acrf»s of improved land. He has tilled the offices of Trastee and Jubtice of the Feaoe of bis township. He and his son Charles P. are engaged in the mannfaetore of tile. Mr. Coe has been a mem* ber of the Congregational Church for many years. ^

JOSEPH COLER, farmer. P. O. Randolph, was Wn in Randolph Township, this county, July 17, 1837, a son of Joseph and Eva Coier, natives of Fraioe, who e«ne to Ammoa about 1820, and here remained nntil the death of the mother in 1844, after which the father married a Mra Orawford and moved to Illinois, where thoy remained until their death, he dyinj^ in ISA'. Our subject wus married January 1, 1867, to Elizabeth Moos, who was bum m Randolph Township, this xsounty, in April, 1840, a daughter of Adam and ElizabMh Mooe, natives of Baden, Gennanj, who eame to this eoonfy in 1842, where they remaine<l until the latter's death. Adam Moos resides in Randolph Township. Mr. and Mrs. Coler are the parents of four children: Albert, Edward, Ira U. and Mary E. Our subject has been engag^ in farming, and owns seventy aeres of good land. He enlisted in 1861, in Company D, Firat Ohio Light Artillery, and served until the close of the war, when ha wan mustered out. He was in the battle of Shiloh, in the Atlanta campaign, at the battles of Franklin and Nashville, in the siege of Knoxville, and in other enga^ ments. He has filled the offloe of Trastee of his township. He and hia wife aro nu'mhers of tho Congregational Church.

MARVIN COLLINS, ex-merchant, Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, April 11, 1846, son of Austin and Delight Collins, the former a native of Couway, Mass., the latter of Randolph Township, this eoQirty. Austin Collins, who was a ftffmer, eame to Ohio at a very early day and wafl married at Randolph, where he and his wife located and remained until their death, the former dying November 30, 18S1, the latter in October, 1882. Our subject was married September 8, 1868, to Susan A. Gaiee, bom in Illinois in Jnne, 1851, a daughter of Sherman W. and Eleanor C. Gatea, who now reside in Michigan. Hn. Collins is a member of the Disciples Church. Onr Hubjpct ha.s been engaged in mercantile business most of his life, and owns a beautiful residence where he and his wife now reside. He opened his store in 18(K^ and sold out last Maioh to O. Bentley. Ux. Collins and wife are a very pleaaant eoaple, and rank anumg the better olass of peo> pie of this township.

JOSEPH C. COZENS, farmer, P. O. Marlborough, Stark County, was bom in Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio, September 6, 18'J^, son of William and Martha Cozens, the former of whom was a native of Maxyland, the latter of Virginia. They were amonj^ the first settlors of Stark County, Ohio, where they remained until tboir death, he dying in 1841 and she in 1864. Our subject was married October 7, 1800, to Barbara Boston, who was born in Columbiana Connty, Ohio, Jnne 9, 1884, daughter of John and Mary Boston. To Mr. and Mrs. Cozens has been bom one child - Ella, bora September 10, 18A1, now the wife of William Biles, an enterprising and industrious young man. who bids fair to make his mark in the world. Mr. Cozens owns seventy-five acres of improved land where he and his family reeide, his daughter and hosband residing with him. They are members of the Methodi&t Episcopal Church. They moved to Portage County from Stark County in 1883.

JAMES A. CRAIG, marble cutter V. O. Randolph, was bora in Lake Connty, Ohio, February 14, 1839. His parents, James and Barbara Craig, were natives of Conneoticnt, and early settlen of Lake Connty, Ohio, whence they removed to Deertield Towuship, thi» county, where Mrs. Craig died. They were parents of the following diildien: James A., Jane, Chancy, Char- Jey and Ann. James Craig resides with a son in Desffield Township, this connty, aud is in the seventy-fourth year of hin age. The subject of this sketch was by trade a machinist. In 1801 he enlisted in Company A, Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served the ninety days' call; re-enlisted, this time in Company D, Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served through thv war. He did active duty at St<jne River, where he was wounded in the foot, which disabled him for one year. He was again wounded (in the knee) at Shiloh, and contined to hospital seven months. He recovered in time to participate in the Atlanta eampaign, the battles of NashYille, FranUin, Lookout Mountain, Mission Eidge, Konesaw Mountain, Cumberland Gap, Pea Bidge, Buzzard's Roost, Crab Apple Orchard, and. on tbo fiold where the gallant McPherson fell, be was utruck by a shell which for a time rendered him unfit for senriceb He was also at the atofoiing of Fort Donelson, and was ' mustered out at San Antonio, Tex., in the fall of 1865. Retunnng to peaceful pursuits he leased the stone-cutting and marble business which he has carried on in Randolph Township, this county, where he resides. He was married in this township to Miss Lofintha Ward. Their children now living are Boee A., born August 18, 1876; Boyd, bom March 0, 1878: and MillyL, bom August 9, 1882. Mr. Crnig is a member of the G. A. R.

Z. A. DAVIS, retired farmer, P. O. liandolph, was bom in New York, February 18, 1810; son of Henry and Lodema J>. Bavis, natives of New Tork, and who emigrated to Randolph Township, this county, about 1825. Mrs. Davis died there in 1827, and Mr. Davis then married, for his second wife, Mary Colton, bom in this county; died in 1853. Henry Davis died in Randolph Township in 1851. Our subject, Z. A. Davis, was married, in 1840, to Betsey M. Sears, born in Randolph Township, this county, and after her death Mr. Davis married. May 23. l Sr)2, Caroline D. Anderson, born in New York in 182b. Our .subject is the father of six children, four of whom 6iu*vive: G. W., Arthur C, Celeetia A and Darwin B. The deceased are Cassias M., killed hy the eare in 1875, and Emmett A., who died in 1871. Mr. Davis has been engaged in farming most of his life, but is now a retired capitalist. Ho and his wife are members of the Disciples Church, and ore a highly respected couple. He has been acting Justice of the Peace for the last six years, and ia said to oontrol the most property of any man in town.

DAN DIBBLE, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, June 17, 1827, the son of Dan and Mary Dibble, natives of Con necticut, who came to this county in 1818, where they remained until his death (caused by the falling of a tree), October 26, 1827. His widow enbee* qnently married Philetus Ilillyer, of Trumbull County, Ohio, and lived in that county until his death, when she returned to Randolph and lived with her son Dan until her demise, August 18, 1870. Our subject was married, November 2, 1847, to Anjenette Rossiter, who was bom in Bandolph Townahip. this connty, in 1826, and died January 19, 1855. January IVl. 1850, Mr. Dibble then married Harriet Winchell. born in Randolph in 1830. a daughter of David and Eunice Winchell, both deceased. Our subject is the father of three children: Qilea F., Seymonr D. and Maxy H., wife of A. D. Hoskins. He haa been engaged in farming ^1 his life and owns aboot 118 acrea of improved land, hIbo town j>roperty.

ALPHEUS DICKINSON, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Granville, Mass., October 8, 1793; son of Oliver and Lovica Dickinson, who emigrated to Portage Gonnly, Ohio^ In 1806^ the latter of whom died in 1818.

After her doath Olivnr Dickinson married, for his second wife, Lydia Rose, a siiiter of bis tirst wife, and who died in 18:12. Oar sabject was married six times. He was united in manriage on first oocasion Norember 15, 1815, with Hannah Sears, born in 1798, died March 15, 1824. His second wifo. Vercj Roberts, was born April 11, 1801, married October 10, 1824, and lived until April 1, 1820. His third wife, Mary Johnson, was bom Januarj 19, 1S03, married Jnne 19, 1826, and died Mareh 20, 1882. Hie fonrfli wife was Maria A. Curtis, born July 11, 1807, married March 7, 1833, died January 19, 1864. His fifth wife was Martha Soars, born March 20, 1834. married May 18, ISCl, died December 20, 1800. These were all maiden ladies. His sural and Ualt wife was Mn. E?aline Richmond, bom April 8, 1806, married AngOBt 28, 1867, died Febraary 18, 1881. Our subject is the father of thrse sons and three dantjhters. five of whom are living. Mr. Dickinson was a soldier in the war of 1812, being drafted and mustered into seryice February 15, 1813, under Lient. John Redden. Was then marehed to Lower Sandnsky, where now stands the city of Fremont. He served seventy days, and anpplied a enhstitnto by his fathi-r's do^iro to fill balance of time, eix months, which debarred him from recoiviiig a pension. He has engaged in farming all his life, and owns at present twenty- three acres of land in Randolph Township, this ooonty, where he and his family reside. He has been a member of tho Congregational Ghurdi sinoe 1821, and is one of the oldest eitiseos in the township.

WALTER J. DICKINSON, merchant, Randolph, was bom in Portage Ckmnty, Ohio, January 27, 1882; son of Alpheos and Mary Diokinson (whose sketch appears in this work). January 28, 1853, our subject was married to Elmina A. Chatfield, who was bom in Killingworih, Conn., May 11, 1834, and died July 17, 1882. She was a daughter of Lewis and Rachel Chatfield, natives of Oonneotioa^ who came to Ohio in 1844, settling at Stowe, Summit County, where they reo^ned until 1848, when they moved to Randolph Township, this county. January 20, 1884, Mr. Chatfield died, and his widow now resides in Randolph Township, this county. To our sabject and wife were boni six children, of whom fonr are now living: Mary E., bom Jnly 1, 1856; Alphens L., born November 17, 1859; Seldon C, born June 5, 1864, and Maria R., born August 20, 186V>. The deceased aro Lewis J., born December 3, 1853, died March 10, 1855, and Rosa, born August 1, 1858, and died August 8, same year. Our subject has been the proprietor of a general store In Ran* dolph for many years; be filled th> j billon of Postmaster at Randolph from July 1, 1801, until May, 1809. He is a member of the Congregational Church, of which his deceased wife was also a member, they having enlisted in the good cause in January, 1852. Mr. Dickinson has filled the ofiice of Township Clerk almt^t oontinuonsly since 1855; wss a member of the special School Board for four year?!. He owns a) '-i' fwolvo acrps of hmd, on which is a Moat house where his family reside with him. He is a useful man in the comui unity in which he lives.

Q. W. DODQB, farmer, P. O. Bandolph, was born in Nelson, New Hampshire. December 11, 1830, son of William T and Ann Dodge, who moved to .4.kron, Ohio, in 1887, and in 1846 to this county, where they remained until the death of the father December 19, 1882. The mother is a resident of Bandolph Township, this county. Our subject was married August 9, I860, to Minerva Hoskins, daughter of Milo and Polly H oskins. the former deceased, latter now living. Mr. and Mrs. Dodge have had six children, five of whom are now living: Addie M., William J., George A., Mabel and Snrcy. Belle is deceased. Mr. Dodge has been engaged in fanning all his life, and owua 103 acres ia liandolph TowuBhip, this counter, where he and kis family reside. He and his wife are inenibatB of the Diaciplea ChnroiL

A- P. DONNELL, retired farmer, P. 0. Bandolph, was born in Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio, August 6, 1818, son of John and Maria Donnell, natives of PenABvlvania, but who removed to Ohio, setiliDg first in Columbiana Coan^, aftarwara in Portage County, where fhej remained until their death. The mother died April 20, 1840, the father December 17, 1863. Our subject was married February 11, ISil, to Harriet C. Dye, daughter of Frederick and LovinaDye, who were natives ot New York, remaining there until the latter's death, i*]ii<di oeoorred December 24, 1881, after wbicb Frederick Dyo came to Ohio and epent the balance uf his life here, dying August 15, 1855. Harriet C. was bom November 29, 1820, and died An^st 20, 1871. On July 5, 1875, our subject was married to Susan E. Rogers, who was born in Holmes County, Ohio, October 25, 1830, daughter of John and Elizabeth Spellman. Our sub* ject is the father of seven children, six of whom are now living: Juliet, Sarah A"., Francis M., CharloH E., Kdson and Carrietta. Clinton is deceased. Oxir subject and family live in liandolph Township. He worked in leather most of his life, but has been engaged in farming to Home extent of late years.

JOHN DUSSEIi, farmer, P. O. Bandol]^ was bom in Germany September 7, 1819, son of Peter and Elizabeth Dofsol, who romainod in Germany until the death of the father in about 1858; tho mother died in 1878. Our subject was married in May, 1847, to Barbara liiesenbach, bornm Germany in 1814, danghter ot Niidiolaa Biesenbaeh. They have had four children: Peter L., John H. (a practicing attorney in Ravenna, Ohio), Barbara and Anna B. Mr. Dnssel, who is a surgeon, practiced his profession about twenty tive years, bat has since been engaged in farming, and owns forty-six acres of land. He came to Bandolph TomiaUn, this ooonty, in the fall of 1846, and haa remained here ever sinca He has been a member of the School Board of his township; is a F. & A. M. IVIrs. Dusseldied September 19, 1878, a kind mother and loving wife, and her loss is still mourned.

FEtSm ELUEBICK, farmer, P. O. Bandolph, was born in Bandolph Townahip, Portage Co., Ohio^ October 29, 1854, a son of Joseph and ^lary Elmerick, natives of Germany, who located in this county in 1844, where they still reside. The father has been a life-long farmer, and has attained the ripe old age of sixty.siz years; the motlier is sizty-foor yeara old. Both are ocm* aietent members of the Catholic Church. They are the parents of nine chil' dren, all living: Peter (our fanbjocti, Joseph, John, William, Frank, Anthony, Mary, Clara and Elizabeth. Totor Elmerick acquired a good common school education, and has engaged in farming all his life, now owning ninety-two acres of improved laud in Bandolph Township Ho is a member of the Cath> olic Church. He has been very soooeesfol through life» and bids fair to make his mark in the world.

JOHN FOX, farmer, P. O. New Baltimore, Stark County, was born in Fairfield Townahip, Columbiana Ga, Ohio, March 0, 1888, and ia a son of John and Susanna Fox, natives of Pennsylvania, and who came to Cohimbiana County, Ohio, but after living here some years moved to Stark County, where they remained until their death. The mother died December 30, 1848, and the father wae snfaeequently united in marriage with Barbara A. Thomas, who died in February, 1865. He died December 21, 1SG5. Oar subject was married June 19, 1853, to Catharine Neinwonger, born in Stark County, Ohio, November 18, 1824, daughter of Abraham and Barbara Neiswouger, who also died there, and by thia union have heem, bom seven children, six of whom are now Uving: Benjamin F., Levi M., David S., John L., Isaac W. and I^a

A. JeDnie A. is deceased. Our subject was reared on a fiurm, and has foI> lowed agricultural pursuits through life. He owns 125 aiores of fine land wboro bo and his family reaide. Himself and wife are members of the Preab^ terian Church.

'* I G. O. FEASEK, physician, P. O. iiaudolph, was born iu Wellsville, Colvmbiana Co., Ohio, Febrnaiy 24, 1840, a son John and Margaret Fraaer, who were of Scotch oritjin, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, where they remained until the death of the father. November 1), 1S71 ; the mother resides on the home farm iu Columbiana County, Ohio. Our subject was married, December 7, 1862, to Libbie M. lorahoor, bom in Colnmbiana Gonnty, Ohio, Jane 1, 1846, daughter of John E. and Mary C. Icenhour, who were of English deaeent, former born in Ohio, latter in Lincolnshire, England. They lived in Colnmbiana County until her death, February 14, 1678. Mr. Icenhoor still reaidea in hia natiTe ooanty. Mr. and Mrs. Fraaer are the parenta of three children, two of whom are now liviiij,': Orrin C, Iwm April 24, 1864, and M. Edna, bom September 1, ISOO; John I,, born July 27, 1874, died Septomber 22, 1881. Our subject for a number of years dealt in marble and imp rted granite from Scotland. Afterward he read medicine, graduated in the regular Bohool of medicine at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1876, and ia now praetioing in Randolph, Ohio. vr\th rrood success. He is n F. & A. M.

DANIEL FULMEH, farmer, T. O. N*'w Haltimore, Stmk Co , Ohio, was born in Stark County, Ohio, February b, li>80; son of Jacob and Catharine Fnlmer, nativea of Ghannany, who aettled in Stark County, Ohio^ in a veiy early day. After living there some thirty years they moved to RandoliMt Town-^hip, this county, and here Jacob Fulmerdied iu 1S6L His witlow is now a resident of Brimiield Township, this county. Our subject was united in marriage, April 22, 1866, with Lorina Wagoner, bom in Stark County, in 1844, a daughter of Jacob and Magdalene Wagoner, both now living. Mr. and ^Trs. Fulraer Imve liad three children, one of ^hora is living - Normnn F.. Iwn March 23, 18G9. An infant and Ervin C. are deceased. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life, now owna eighty-five acres of land where he and his family reside. Himaelf and wife hare been membere of the German Reformed Church since they were children.

ADAM GOOTHIER, farmer, P. O. Kandol]ib. was born April 5, 1S43, in Randolph Township, this county, on the fai-m where he now resides; son of Adam and Catharine Ooothier, nativea of Germany, and who located in thu county in 1832, where they remained until the death of the father in 1862. The mother departed this life in 1874. Our subject was married, February 22. 1876, to Catharine Kline, born in Rootetown Township, this county, Jane 16, 1855, daughter of John F. and Elizabeth Kl\ne, nativea of Cknnany, and who settled in this county, where they have remained. Mr. and Mrs. Goothier have had three children: Elizabeth, Henry and Julius. Onr subject, who has engaged in farming all his life, owns iifty-three acres of land, where he and his family reaide. He and hia wif^ are memb^ of the Catholic Church.

THOMAS GORBY, farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Randolph, was bom in Colunibinna County, Ohio, Octolier f'. 1S18; son of Jonathan ami Ann Gorby. They were natives of Delaware but iiumigratetl to Ohio and tirst settled in Columbiana County about 1814; afterward when our subject was about eight yeara of age, they moved to Stark County, Ohio, where Mra. Gorby had the misfortune to lose her mind. She afterward recovered her former health and died in Hancock County, Ohio, in 1841. Jonathan Gorby cnme to this county where he remained some years, then visited Gallia County, Ohio, where he eonclnded to remain. He was killed by tiie fall of a tree in 1855. Oor snb» ject was united lu inarringe, September 4, 1842, with Wealthy Goss, born in this township, Jaly 10, 1820, daughter of Davis and Hannah Goss, the former a native of Oonneotioat, the latter of Yermont, and who settled and remained in Bandolph Township, this county, all their lives. The fatlier died while on a visit to his son at Indianapolis, Ind., October 23. 184S. The mother departed this life ten years previously, and after her death, September 19, 1847, Davis Goes was married to Mrs. Polly Bonndy, who Is idso deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Gorby have been Ixwn six children, throe of whom survive: Marietta, wife of David Simison; Eraogene. wife of Dr. G. A. Case, of Kent, Ohio, and Eraeline, wife of Herbert O. Hutson. Edmond web born March 31, 1846, died July 21, 1805. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming and dealing in stock all his life, owns about 880 aorea of land, mostly improved. He has tiHed the office of County CommisHioncV and Township Assessor. HiH wife is a member of the Disciples Church.

J. F. HAUGHAWONT, retired farmer, F. O. liaudolph, was born in Juniata Coantv, Penn., December 22, 1824, son of Paler and Ufary Hangha> wont, who came to Ohio in 1830, and here remained until their death; the former died in October, 185S, and the latter in January, 1882. Peter Haughawont followed farming through life. Our subject was married March 21, 1854, to Helen M. Pegg, who was boam in Palmyra, this county, February 29, 1 ^36, daughter of Samuel and Lydia B. (Day) Pegg, former a native of New Jersey, latter of New York They settled in Ohio at an early day. remaining for several years, when they removed to Indiana, where Mrs. Pegg die<l in ' December, 1837. Thence Mr. Pegg came to Illinois, where he died in 1842. The onion of our subject and wife has been blessed with four children, three of whom survive: Joel C, born March 13, 1855; Mary E., bnrn November 11, 1800, and Cordelia E., born July 8, 18B0; the deceased is Alida P.. born May 3, 1859, died December IJ, 16uU. Our subject has engaged in farmi^ most of his life, but is now retired. Hirs. Hanghawont is a member of the Universalist Church. Our subject owns 230 acres of land in this township, has filled the office of Trnntee in Suffield Township, and is one of the present Trustees of Bandolph Township, this county.

LEWIS HINE, fanner, P. O. Bandolph, was bom in Bandolph Township, this county, October 11, 1824, son of Jonah and Jerusha Hine, natives of Connecticut, the former of whom came to Ohio in 1818, the latter in 1805, and were there married November 23, 1820, locating in Randolph Township, where they remained until their death. Jonah Hine died November 28, 1 842, his widow June 13, 1872. Our subject was married March 22, 1849, to Clarintine Bostwick, born in Pennsylvania, November 27, 1S2G, daughter of Daniel and Sophia Bostwiek (both deceased). Our subject and wife have three chiUh'en living: Eldora, wife of A. H. Brewster, Loretta, and Sidney H., born November 10, 1866, and one Anrilla HoflBaian, deciaased, at age of twenty-five years. Afr. Hinee received a common school education and has been engaged in farming. He owns about forty- two acres of land in Randolph Township, this county. Uis wife is a member of the Methodist Ghoroh. Mr. Hine's family ranks among the leading residents of Bandolph Township.

W. W. HONEYWELL, carriage builder, P. O. Randolph, is a native of Portage County, Ohio, where he was born in RHnfl<>l[)h Township, February 28, 1889, son of John C and Dorcas Honeywell, natives of Pennsylvania, but who removed to Ohio at an early day, settling in this county, and remained until the death of the former in February, 1875; the latter resides in Randolph Township, this county. On July 4, 1861, our subject was married to Maria £. Terry, born in Randolph, August 4, 1889, daughter of Timothy and

Almira Terry, natives of Connecticut* bat who moved to Ohio when Portage County was a wildenieM» and here Uuy remained until their death. Mr. and

Mrs. Honeywell aro the parents of five children: Ellsworth I., Viola A., William C, Albert A. and Ida A. Mr. Houeywpll had been engaged in wagon and carriage making until within a few years since, when he embarked in co miner - dal boflineBs. Hn. Hcm<r|rweU it a member of the Dieoiplee Chnnsfa. "Bb has a nice property, where he and his family reside, owning also other property in Handolph TownBhip. Their parents were among the pioneers of the ooimty and experienced many hardships during its infancy.

N. D. HOSEIN, salesman, P. O. Bsndolph, was bom in Portage County, Ohio, September 13, 1851, son of Milo and Polly Hoekin. He was united in marriage September 'M), 1875, with Mary Dibble, a native of tln« f^nnnty, bom October 5. 1857, a daughter of Daniel and Harriet Dibble, residents of Randolph Township, this county. Mr. Hoekin and wife are the parnits of two children: Hattie L., bom October 28, 1877, and Howard D., bom Jmie 1(K 18S0. OurHnbject acquired a good common school education, and has engaged in commercial bnsineBs all hia lifa He has been successful in all of his undertakings, and now owns a nice property in Randolph Center, Ohio. He and Uanilj oommand the respeoi of all who know them.

ORVIEL HIJTSON, of Randolph, was bom in Paris Township, Portage Co., Ohio, December 6, 1824. He is the second son of Richard R. and Nancy (Beet) Hutfion, who in 1830 settled in Edinburg, Portage Co. , Ohio, making that ttieir permanent home. His father was a native of Virginia, and died in 1851, at the age of iif ty.three yeara. His mother was bom in Pennsylvania, but in early childhood removed with her parents to Ohio. She died in 1875. Mr. Hat4M)n was married, May 27, 1847, to Maria S. Clark, who was bom in Concord, Lake Ga, Ohio, October 17, 1824 Mn. Hntson is of New England origin, her parents. Billings and Caroline (Brigden) Clark, being among the pioneer Rettlers of northern Ohio. The former died March 18, 1883, aged ninetythree years, the latter in April, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Huteon have had four children, three u£ whom are living: Ceiia, Herbert and Jennie; Adelbert dying in inftinoy* Itir. Hntson and family aetUed in Bandidph in 1868. He hM been engaged in farming all his life, now owning ninety-five acres, where he and his wife reside. Mr. and Mrs. Hntson aro members of the Motbodist Episcopal Church. He has tilled the office of Township Trustee, and has also been a member of the School Board

JOSEPH B. JEROME, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was bom in New York State. October 24, 1819, son of Alva and Melica Jerome, who came to Portago County, Ohio, when Joseph B. was three or fonr years of age, and here remained until their death. Our snbjeot was married, Febmary 17, 1850, to Mary K. . Ohnrchill, bora in Randolph Township, this county, March 10, 1826, daughter of Stephen and Maria Churchill Stephen Churchill was bom in 1796, and died in 1879. His widow, who was born in 1803, is now residing with her daughter, Mrs. Jerome. To our subject and wife have been bom four children, three now living: Lonela A., bom May 6, 1856, now the widow of Milfml Meacham; Nettie J., bom December 1, 1801, died July 10. 188i; Jos- Hie born September 5. 1805, and Joseph E., born Angnst 14. 1S07. Mr. Jerome has been engaged in farming most of his life, and owns forty-hve acres of land where be resides. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.

JOHN A. KELLER, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, Portage Co., Ohio, July 14, 1840, son of Thomas (a farmer and shoe-maker), and Paalina Keller, nativeii of Qennany, former born Septembw

4, 1821, latter bom Jane 27, 1825. They arrived in ibis county October 25, 1845, whMofhey ha^Blnoeranaiiied. Thej bad a family of ten diildmL

Onr Bobject worked for his father till he was twenty-one years of age, oom« xnencing the trade of paintor in 1859, nud at this he worked until thr*»e yoars agO| when he turned his attention to farming exclusively. He was married, Deeember 28, 1871, to Susan Bupright, bom in Statk Oounty, Ohio, October 8, 1852, daughter of William and Mary Rupright, natives of Pennsylvania, and who located in an early day in Stark County, Ohio, where they have remained ever since. To this union have been born fivo children, four now living: Cora L., bom November 22, 1873; Dela A.., born Junuaiy 19, 1876; Mary A., bom Janxvwy 21, 1879, and Bva Bliaabefth, born October 25, 1884. Gerty A., bom December 11, 1872. died January 4, 1873. Mr. Keller has met with good success in life, and owns about fioventy eight acres, where he and his family reside. He is a member of the School Board, and in 1882 was SnpeniKir. Onr rabjeet is a member of tiie Oatholie Ohnroh. Hia wife belongs to the German Lutheran denomination.

ADAM KLEIN, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Germany Jnnnary 12, 1832, son of John and Elizabeth Klein, natives of Germany, who immil^rated to Ohio in 1882, and aetUed in Randolph Township, thia oooniy, where the latter died in 1841. lilr. Klein then married Gertie Deppre, who died in 1861, and he followed her September 7, 18S1. Our subject was married, January 30, 1856, to Barbara Shaffer, born in Germany October 27, 1834, daughter of John Shaffer. Her parents both died in Germany, and she came to Ameriea when she was about eighteen years of aga Bfr. and libra. Klein are the pnrpnte of fourteen children: Eva. John 0., Elizabeth, Barbara, Mary A., Clara E., Anna M., George, Adam, Emma A., Henry, Lewis, AVilliam and Alfred. Our subject has been engaged in farming through life with success, and now owns eighty-two acree of improyed land. He and hia familj are members of the Catholic Ohnrch.

GEORGE KLING, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was bom in Baden, Germany, March 22, 1825; a son of Nicholas and Katherine Kling, natives of Germany, and who died there. Our anbjeot is a wagon-maker by trade, having worked in the shop about thirty years. He also worked in St Louis three years. He was raarritMl, Tannary 1, 1850, in St. Louis, to Margarot Lonbert, born in Baden, Germany, March 5, 1826, daughter of Martin and Anna M. Loubert, who came to this county in 1848, where they remained until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Kling have been bom nine children, seven of whom are now living: Anna, r'atharino. Margaret, Martin. Adam, Jacob and George W. The deceased are Mary and George. Our suhjoct has been engaged in farming, and now owns seventy- eight acres of good land, where he and his family reaide. 'Hb and his wife are members of the German Reformed Ghorek Mr. Kling has met with fair success through life.

JOHN KNAPP, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, Portage Co., Ohio, October 20, 1842; son of John and Agues Knapp, natives of Germany, who settled in this comity abont 1881, where they have siuee remained. Our subject was married Febmary 8, 1870, to Elizabeth Shroder, bom in this township in 1844. daughter of Joseph and Mary Shroder, the former deceased in 1880, the latter still living. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp are the parents of four children, two of whom survive: Henry and Willie (twins), bom Septomber 80, 1888; the deceased are Mary and Frank. Oar anbjeot has been engarred in farming all his life and now owns seventy-one acres of improved land cm which there is a beautiful house where he and his family reside. They are all members of the Catholic Church.

born in Mantua, Ohio, October 23. 1816; they were married May 15, 1849; he died June 3, 18G4; Sophia, bis widow, was born in Maine, Febraary 7, 1824; moved wifh her paranta to Ohio in 1884, and died April 1, 1884. laienrj Ladd, who had been engaged in farming through life, was the parent of four children, three of whora arc now living: Mary S., born June 7. 1851, married to Samuel A. Woolf October 24, lb72; Heuir F., and Edward H., who was born August 22, 1862, married November 5, lS84, to Cora E. Hatcher, bom September 22, 1804, daugliter of Harrison and Ann Eliza Hatcher. The deceased is William H. , born November 25. IH.jO. died September 13, 1S58. Our ^^ub ject wafl married July 3, 1881, to Ella D. Oavendor, born iri Atwater, Portage County, Ohio, March 24, 1801, daughter of David and Harriet (Sears) Cavender. Oar subject with hia brother is engaged in farming the <^ homestead, consisting of 11^^ ncres of improved land, which they own. The name Iiadd is recognized among tlio old pioneers of this county.

BUSSEL LOOMIS, farmer, P. O. iiandoipb, wus born in Randolph iownahip, Portagf Ca* Ohio, April 1, 1880; son of Jaaon and Marietta Loomia, former a native of Connecticut, latter of Ohio, and who located in Kandolpb Township, this county, and hero remaine(j[ ntitil the death of the mother in 1852. Jason Loomis married for hia second wife liosana Hawn, who died in 1875^ and he then went to Indiana, where be died in 1880. Oar anbject waa married November 5, 1854, to Kadijah Hiltabidel, who died November 5, 1870, and on April 27, 1882, he married Eliza Crockett, born Mai-ch 8, 1837. in Yirffinia, daughter of Jamee and Sarah Crockett. Our subject is the father of four ohildren: Elmer G., Rolla J., Nettie E. and Nora M. Mr. Loomia^ who has been engaged in fan^iin;j: and brick making, owns eighty-three acrea on which be has a tino brick rosideoce where he and his family reside* also Bixty-hve acres of land in Indiana.

S. M. LOOMIS, farmer, P. O. Randolph, is the widow of Harris J. Loomis, who was born in Randolph Township, this county, April 10, 1888; son of Harlon and Maria W. Loomis, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio and settled in Randolph Township, this county, in a very early day, remaining until his death, July 19, 1870. His widow now resides on the farm where they moved when first married, in Randolph Township. H. J. Loomis waa first married to Permelia StoflFer, born in SuflSeld Township, this county, November 24, 1843, a daut»hter of Arthur Stoffer, who resides in Randolph Township, this county. To this union were born two children, one living- Dora R, bom November 12, 1863; Walter H. is deceased. After the death of Mrs. Loomis, Mr. LoomiB was united in raurria^e March 28, 1873, with Mrs. Susan M. Bain, born in Roolstown Tnwnship, this county. October 10. 1839; daughter of Henry and Elizabeth France ^former of whom died in 1865; latter now reaidee in Randolph Township, this county). To this nmon were born four children: Zofoa B., horn May 8, 1874; Maud F., bom September 21. 1ST5; Clyde H., born May 7, 1^77, and Harris R., born September 24, 18S0. Mr. Loomis was engaged in farming and stock-raising ail his life, and he and his family, at the time of bis deatii, owned 240 acres of improved land wiili a beautiful residence and out buildings on the sama He was Land Assessor in ISSO, and filled the office of Township Assessor two term.s. He died NoTSm* ber lU, 1883. His widow and her family reside on the home farm.

S. B. LOOMIS, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Atwater, waa bom on the farm where* ho and his family now reside in Randolph Township, Porta^'o Co., Ohio, March 18, 1845, son of Harlon and Maria Loomia, the f oraur of whom was a native of Massachusetts, the latter of Ohio. Harlon Loomis aettleil in this county in 1818, where he remained until hia death, which occurred July 19, 1870. His widow is still living. Our subject was united in marriage December 15, 1874, with Alice Wheeler, bom Ootober 10, 1858, in Afariboro, Stark Co . Ohio,. daughter of JofTorsoa and Mary Wheeler. To this union have been born two ohiKlren : Harlon W., born December 1, 1875, and Daisy M., bom October 5, iST'J. ^Mr. Loomis has been engaged in farming and stock-raising all his life, and owns at present 285 aeres of fimtoCtasB laud, whereon he and his family reside. He has filled the office of Trustee in Baadolph Township. He and his wife are meinbt'r^ of fho Disciples Church.

ALBERT H. LOOMIS, farmer, P. O. liHnaolf>h, was born in Randolph Township, this county, July 21, 1848, son of Harlon and IVIariu Loomis, former of whom died Jaly 19, 1870; his widow still snrriTes him. Oar snbjeot was married April 20, 1S73, to Alice Frnnoe. born in Randolph Township, thia county, September 22, 1853. danp^hter of Calvin and Esther A. Franco, natives of Ohio, who remained here all their lives and now reside in Kootstown Township. Mr. and Mrs. Loomis are the parents of fbnr ehildren, three of whom are now living: Miimio R, born September 28, 1874; Waldo F., born April 22, 1882, and Ada M., born September 1883. Bertha, born April 27, 1878, died August 14, 1878. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns 112.^ acres of improved land in Randolph Township^ wherscMi he and bis family lately resided, and a farm of 41f acres situated one-half mile east of Randolph Ceiifor, whore the family moved in the spring of 1885, making in all 154 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Loomis are members of the Christian Church. He has met with good snooees in life, and himsdf and family are among the leading residents of Fvaudolph.

JOHN MAX^\ ELL, farmer, P. O. Marlborongh, Stark Co., Ohio, was bom in New Baltimore, that county, December 24, 1831, son of Alexander and Judith Maxwell, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Stark County, Ohio, about 1825, remaining there about twelve years, then moved to this eoanfy, where the mother died in J 851, and after her demise the father was united in marriai^o with Amy Windorn. Ho died March 11, 1885; his widow survives him. Our subject was married August 18, 1S60, to Elsie £. Honeywell, born Ootober 10, 1835, in fiast Liberty, Allegheny Ck>., Penn., daughter of John O. and Dorcas Honeywell, the former of whom was a native of New Jersey, the latter of PennsylvaDia They came to this county and here remained until his death, which occurred February 24, 1875. His widow survives him. Te Mr. and llfos. Maxwell have been hqam three children: Bertha D., Elms K and Jesse L. Mr. Maxwell, who has engaged in farming all his life, owna eighty-six acres of land where he and his family reside. Uimself, wife and two daughters are members of the Disciples Church.

CHARLES MEACHA.M, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was bom in Tallmadge, Summit Co., Ohio. May 6, 1822, Honof Russell and Betsey Meacharo, nativeeof Litchheld County, Conn., and who canm to Ohio in 1818, and after moving about from place to place finally settled in Sutheld, this county, when he turned his attention to farming, and there they remained nntil their death. Russell Meaoham engaged in the clothing trade when the country was new, and there wm no money current, in order to provide for a large family. Ho diixl in 1^52; iiia widow died in 1801. Our subject was married February 14, 1853, to Lucy ACobom, bom in Brimfield Township, Portage Co., Ohio, March 18, 1829, daughter of David and Nancy Coburn, natives of Massachusetts, and who came to Ohio, and died in this county To Mr. and Mrs. ^loachani have l)oon bom ten children: Milford O. ^deceased;, Myra A., Iia C, Joy .E., Ura D., lona

A., Eva A., Van F., Melvin C. and Louela M. Our subject has been engaged in farming the greater part of his life, and now owns 202 acresof land In Ilandolph Township, this ooanty, on which ho has a beautiful reddenoe, fine large barn and other nocGssary outbuildings. He has had some experience in the woods, having had to clear oflf the timber before ho could got a crop in. Mr. Meacham has met with good success; has been Township Trustee several times and has filled other offices.

KEY. JOSEPH MERIAM. retir.^d minister, Randolph, was born at Grafton, Worcester Co., Mass., October In, 1797, and is a hod of Timothy and Sarah Meriam, natives of Massachusetts, where they remained until their dMfh. Timothy Meriam departed this life Deeembnr 11, 1829, his widow Jnly 20, 1885. Joseph Meriam, a gradoate of Andover Theological Seminary, emigrated to Virginia hh a missionary in 1822. In the spring of 1823 he came to Ohio and engaged in missionary work in the new counties until September of the same year, at which time he came by invitatioin to Randolph, this connly, and was installed Congregational minister JannaiJ 7, 1824, where he has since remained. He was half of the time for twelve years engaged as pastor at both Randolph and Bootstowa, since that time he has been paator at Randolph, and also supplied different places at different times. He IB now retired, but still retains the relationship of pastor of the Congregational Church, the desk being filled by stated supplies from year to year. Our subject was united in marriage, January 25, 1826, with Emiline Bidwell, bom in Fsnuington, Conn., July 13, 1800, daughter of William and Mary Bidwell, who departed this life at Madison, Lake Go., Ohia Mr. and Mrs. Meriam are parents of five children, three of whom are now living: Joseph B., engaged in business at Cleveland, Ohio; Emiline Antoinette, wife of Dr. £. D. Burton, also in Cleveland, Ohio; and Theodore F., who resides in Randolph, this county. The deceased are William M. and Elizabeth. Our subject owns a beautiful residence and ten acres of land in this township. He and his 'yorn\ wife are faithful uiid couHistent meniliors of the Congregational Chorcb, and are loved by all in the community iu which they reside.

SARAH MERRIMAN, Randolph, is the widow of E. R. Msniman, a son of Eliakim and Hannah Merriman, natives of Connecticut, who came to tbi'^ county a gieat many years ago and there remained until their deiith. E. R. Merriman, the first white male child to see the light iu Randolph Township, this oonnty, was bom April 28, 1807. He married, the first time, Julia Hall, who died in 1852, and by her bad three children: Dwight R., bom December 14, 1835, died October 28. 1850; a daughter deceased in infancy ; and Malitta. born February 28, 1844, now wife of Marvin Chnicbill. Mr. Merriman was next married, December 28, 1858, to Sarah Miller, bom in Ashland Ck>onty, Ohio, October 26^ X823, daughter of Henry and Elisabeth Harper. (Her first husband's name was Miller, by whom she lias one son living - Lewis Miller, born November 22, 1849.) Mr. Harper died in 1870; his widow still sur- him Mr. and Mrs. Merriman were the parents of (hree children, of whom survive Julia L., bom November 25, 1854, wife of Sanford Tickner; Albert R , born September 8, 1857; and Melvin E., born May 16, l8f^l. £. R. Merriman was a farmer through life, and owned 105 acres of land at the time of his death, which ooonrred April 9, 1879. His family lost akindfetiber and n i^ooi] husband.

HENRY MERRIMAN was born in Randolph. February 26, 1838; «^od of Otis and Phebe I^Ierriman, natives of Ohio. He has engaged in farming, and owns sixty acres of laud.

born iD Randolph Township. December 10, 1811, the latter bom in Augusta, N. Y. . June 4, ISiS, daughter of Normau and 8arah Humphrey. Norman Humphrey was born in Gonoeotieat in 1708; bis wife in Nefw Torlc, September 10, 1797. Thvf were married February 28, 1815, and removed to Portage County, Ohio, in January, 1810, where they remained until his death, January 3, 1822. Mrs. Humphrey afterward, January 25, 1827, married Dr. BuIub Belding, who died in Bandolph, this ooanty, April 8, 1854, and bia widow died in Ivavenna, OMo, Jnne 2, 1881. Levi Merriman was a son of Maj. Isaac and Esther Merriman, natives of Connecticut, who removed to this county in 1805, where they remained until their death. Mra. Merriman died in 1834, and Maj. Merriman then married Harriet Force, who is still living in Pennsylvania. He died in Jnne, 1842. Levi Menriman was married. May, 1838, to Jane A. Humphrey, and this union was blessed with three children, of %vh(nn onr snbjeci. Wilfred E., is the only one now living. The doct ased arc Snrnh D., born * May 23, 1845, died October 1, 1802, and Edward F., horn January 27, 1854, died Ssptember 29, 1862. Levi Menriman and wife were members of the Dtseiplee Church for fifty years. He died July 26, 1884, and his widow now resides with our subject in Randolph, this county. In 1853 our subject had the misfortune to break his left leg, from which injury he never fully recov> ered. In May, 1857, the limb was ampntated midway between the anicle and knee, and one week later, a t^ecoud operation becoming necessary, it was amputat«nl nhove the knee. Mr. Merriman hlled the oflSce of Postmaster in his native village iu 1870 and 1871. For thirteen years he was Township Treasurer; in 1880 Census Enumerator.

C. B. NEEDJW^, farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Atwater, was bom in Maissachusetts. Xovomber 12, 1S36; son of Alfred and Mary Needham, natives of that State, former born August 2, 1802, Intter October 11, 1803. They came to this county June 1, 1837, where they settled and remained until Mrs. Needham'a death, January 7, 1868. Alfred Needham sorvives her and now enjoys the best of health. Our subject was twice married, on first occasion, Decernber 29, 185U, to Maria E. Weldy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weldy, of Atwater, and by this union was born one child - Charlie W., bom October 21, 1860, died October 16, 1861. Mrs. Weldy dying September 11, 1861, at the age of nineteen years and six months, our subject married, March 14, 1803, Luc}' M. Grant, born in Randolph Township, this county. May 2. 1X40, daughter of William and Miranda Grant Mr. Grant was born in Vermont, December 80, 1808, his wife in New York, December 8, 1815, and they came to this county, remaining until her death, February 1, 1880. Mr. Grant is still livin|^ and enjoys good health. Mr. and Mrs. C. B N^eedham have two children: Fred G. and Ida M. Our subject spent the earlier part of his life in mercantile business at Atwater, Ohio, but for the last twenty years he has been engaged in farming and stock-raising. He and his family own 280 acres of improved land.

SIMON PERKINS, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in this county, November 17, 1834, a son of David and Electa Perkins, the fomer a native of Termont, the latter of Massachnsetts. David Perkins came to Ohio about 18 14-. his wife some years later They were married in Summit County. Ohio, where they remained a number <if years, tht^nce came to this county, and hert> remained until their death. The fatiier, who was a stone mason by trade, died March 12, 1864; the mother in 1878. October 1, 1854, our subject was married to Mary Ann W. Rogers, bora in Randolph Township, this county, June 6, IS^'), daughter of Williant nnd Mim rva Rogers, natives of Connecticut and Pennsylvania respectively, but residents x:)f this county, where they died, former in 1840, latter in 1859. Mr. and .Mrs. Perkins are the parents of three ehildrea: David S., born January 8, 1850. and now a practicing physic iau in Cleveland, Ohio; Electa B., born January 5, 1859, uife of C. B. Ladd; and Uaude S., born July 24, 1868, residing with her parents. Oar subjeot haa engaged in farming and owtis 127 acres in Randolph Townsliip. He is a member of the L O. O. F. and (Jt. A. K., and is a F. & A. M. He and his wife are memberaol the Methodist Church. He has filled the ofSoe of Trustee aeveral jeara. In the war of the Rebellion he was commissioned Second Lieutenant of an infantry company (Randolph Guards), May 11, ISGl, and December 14, following, was commissioned (.'aptain of name company, but so many of this eompany enlisted into the United States Regular Army that it was disbanded. Our anbjeot waa next elected Captain of Company Ut, Third Regiment Ohio Sfilitia. iu Portage Coni;ty, July 4, 1863; then he joined the United States Rervico as Kpcriiitinif Lieuto'iant, Jaiiuarv 13, 18(55; was mastered out as Captain of Company H, One Hundred and Eighty- fourth Regiment, Uliio Volunteer Infantry, February 21, 1865. lb. ana llftrs. Perkins and family reside in this township, where they have a pleasant and beautiful home.

JOSEPH PRICE, physician and snr^eon, Randolph, was born in Stark Ck>unty, Ohio, October 15, 1823, sou of Nathan aud Abigail Price, the former -f Welsh and the latter oif English origin, both bom in PennsylTania, and who moved to Stark County, Ohio, where they remained until their death, Nathan Price dying August, 1863, and his widow in Augii.st, 1S64. Our subject was married, October 25, 1843, to Cynthia Hit Underwood, born February 15, 1827, in Hew Baltimore, Ohio, daughter of Dr. W. and Raehel Undervood (both deceased). To the Doctor and wife have been born four children, two sons and two daughtere: Emmet W , a practicing physician and surgeon in Kent, Ohio; Louisa P., wife of Julius I)iinbar, of Youngstown, Ohio; Maiy B. and Benjamin F. W. Our aabject engaged in tailoring until he was twenty-two years of age, after which he read medicine with bis father in law in New Baltimore, Ohio, and graduated in the regular school of medicine, at Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, in the spring of 1851. He is a member of Portage County Medical Society, Northeastern Medical Society, as well as the Ohio State Sooiety. He was a member of the School Board for eighteen years. The Doctor owns 128 aorea of land with a fine reeideneAt where he and his family reside.

HENRY K. REDFIELD, fai-mer, P. O. Randolph, was born on the farm he now owns, Mareh 29, 1822; son of Samnel and Margaret Redfield, natifea of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in ISlO. settling iu this county and here remaining until their death. Samuel Redfield died in 1870, his wife in 1874. Our subject was married, March 25, 1852, to May Donnell, a daughter of John and Myra Donnell, and bom in Atwater, this oonnty. This union has been bleesed with five children, three of whom survive: Frank D.« Mary He and Emma J. Ida J. and Liilie A. are deceased. Mr. Redfield was raised on a farm, has been engaged in agriculture tluough life successfully, and owns 132 aofee of improved land. He aoqnired a good common school education; has filled the office of Assessor of Randolph Township; is a member of the Secret Police. Our subject's father walked from Connecticut to Ohio (carrying a large bundle on his back) and arrived in 1810. He was the tirst man to volunteer in the war of 1812 and was taken prisoner at Maiden upon Hull's anrrender.

FREDERICK RIEDINGER, farmer aud stock-dealer, P. O. Randolph, was born iu Randoljih Township, this county, November 10, 1S40, a son of Georrie P. and Susan Riedinger, natives of Baden, Germany, who came to America iu 184< >. They settled in this county, where they remained until their death. The father died in 1864; the mother in 1874. Our subject was married, November 12, 1863, to Louisa Ackerman, born in Marlboro Township, Stark Chx, Ohio, llbroih 18» 1848, a danghtw of Matthias and Henrietta Ackerman, natives of Wurtember^, Germany, who immigrated to Stark County, Ohio, and afterward removed to Crawford County, where they remained until their death, the mother dying in December, 1808, the father in February, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Riedinger had iive children, four of whom are now living: George F., born September 3. 1864; Mary L., bom April 15, 1806; Henry W., born April 8, iSfiS, nnd Hattie S., born Docoml^or 16, 1872. An infant is deceased. Our Bnbject is a farmer and stock-deaUn-, and owns 128 acre«of improved land. He is a F. <^ A. M. ; has filled tiie office of Township Trustee and that of AflMNHor for ft>nr years with credit to himeelf and to flie satiafaotion of hie 4K>nstitnent8.

PETER RIEDINGER, Jr., farmer, P.O. Randolph, was bom in Randolph Township, this county, August 1, 1850, son of George P. aud Susan Kiedinger, nativee of Baden, Germany, ^ho came to thia county in 1840, and remained nntil their death, the former dying in 1864, the latter in 1874. Onr subject irasnnited in marriage, December 18, 1877, with Emma Weaver, born in Stark County, Ohio, September 3, 1857, daughter of George and Charlotte Vaaver, natiTee of Qenn&ny, and who inunigrated to Stark Ootinty, Ohio, where they have resided ever since. To Mr. and Mrs. Rioclin<ror Lave been bom five children, four now living: Elton E . lx>m September 10, 1878: Ivin E., born September 11, 1879; Merle D., born January 11, 1883, and Ruth Emma, born January 6, 1885. Claudius W., born September 24, 1880, is deceased. Onr anbject, who is a f arm«r occQpati<»i, owns 124 acres of good land. He has filled the o£5ce of TruKtee of the township two years. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Chnrch.

YOLNEY ROGERS, farmer and stock-dealer, P. O. Randolph, was bom in Randolph Township^ Portage Go., Ohio, August 1, 1887, son of William and Minerva Rogers, former a native of Oonneeticnt, latter of Pennsylvania, and who settled in this connty. where they remained until their death in 1850 and 1857 respectively. Our subject was united in marriage, April 23, 185Q, with HaryB. Perlrins, born in Snffield Township, this oonnty, Febroarj 10, 1844, daughter of David and Electa Perk 1115?, who died in this county. To Mr, and ^ Irs Rogers have been born five children, three now living: Dennis E., born May 16, 1868; Nellie I., born September 9, 1880, and Ruth V., bora February 9, 1884. Thoee deceased are Benjamin V., bom January 31, 1860, died Jnne 8, 1867, and Blanche A., bom Apnl 19, 1875, died June 15, 1882. Our subject has been engap^ed in farming and dealing in stock, nnd owns 130 acres of good land. He enlisted in 1861 in Company I, One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out June 22, 1864. Mr. Bogers, who went to school to James A. Garfield, and boarded with him one term, was also a teacher, and taught fifteen terms.

JAMES SABIN, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was bom in Portage County, Ohio, August 26, 1829, son of Ephraim and Jerusha Sabiu, the former a natiTe of Dntchess Connty, N. T., the latter of Vermmit, and who were mar* ried in Randolph Township, this connty, where they settled and died, the for* mer in 1872, the latter a few years later. Onr subject was united in marriage, June 17, 1859, with Sarah £. Burdge, born in Pennsylvania in 1829, a daughter of Mosee and Elizabeth Burdge, lx>th of whom died in this connly. Mr. and Mrs. Sabin have had four children, three of whom are now living: Charlie C. , H. B. and Renn U. Buric P. is deceased. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns at present thirty acres of good land in sobject iB a niombor of the I. O. O. F* B» has filled the office of Township Trustee at differont timfs; has l>epn n mpmbor of the Board of Education; was First Lieatenaut during the late war of the liebeliiou. Mr. Sabin ha^ been very racoessfnl in life, and owns a neat reaidenoe where he and his family

HARVY SABIX, farmer, P. O. Bootatown. wa« born in Suffield Township, this oountj» September 21, 1834; son of Ephraim and Jerusha Sabin. the former of whom was a nati^ of New York, the latter d Vermont They settled in this county at a very early day, and remained until their death, he dying May 12, 1870, and his widow ^fav 2, 1874. Our subject was married December 27, 1861, to Mrs. Jane E. Moulton, born October 22, 1S30, daughter of Hiram and Sarah Lane. She was united in marriage the first time, July 4, 1849, wtlh Wamn Monlton, who waa boro April 13, 1827, died Jannary 23, 1854, son of Augustus and Sarah Moulton. and by this union ba?; hoen born one child - AUcp, bom October 18, I8r»0. now the wife of Loring Huibert. Our subject ha^ been engaged in farming all his life, aud owns eigbty-six aerea of impfoved land with comfortable reaidenoe and good ont-boildinga on the same.