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since 1832, been a constant resident of the farm he now owns. He was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., Oct. 10, 1805 ; son of Jonathan and Ruth (Gooding) Simmons. The old family Bible has the following record: Jonathan Simmons, born Jan. 31, 1768; Ruth Gooding, born Feb. 20, 1769. Their children were, Ruth S., born March 25, 1792 ; Lucy, born Jan. 24, 1794; Jonathan; born March 24, 1796; Isaiah, born Oct. 23, 1799; Simpson, born March 24, 1802 ; Sally, born Aug. 20, 1803 ; Simpson, born Oct. 10, 1805; Harriet, born Dec. 20, 1807; Elmina, born Oct. 16, 1810; Erastus, born Sept. 16, 1814. The Simmons family are of English descent, as were the Goodings. The first arrival of the Simmons family in Westfield Township was in 1820, by Jonathan, the brother of the above, who settled and cleared up the farm now owned by Isaac Jones; afterward removed West, where he died. The grandfather of Simpson was Constanco Simpson, he was in the Revolution, and was born in Dighton, Bristol Co., Mass., and there raised his family. Simpson was married in April, 1832, to Sallie Austin, who was a daughter of Levi and Sarah (Mack) Austin, natives of Massachusetts. The Simmons family came from Maine to Massachusetts, and were mostly engaged in the lumber business. Simpson emigrated West with his father in 1832, who located where Erastus now lives. Simpson, having bought 50 acres where he now lives, remained with his father until he had erected a rude cabin, with one door, which he soon occupied, and, notwithstanding its homemade furniture and rough interior, he lived happily for years. The first year, he put in 3 acres of wheat ; the next year 4 acres of corn, which the coons and other denizens of the woods harvested for him; could not raise enough to support his family ; worked out by the day at excessively low wages, taking barter in exchange. For wheat, 3 shillings per bushel was all they could realize for it, and trade it out. He has a butcher-knife in his possession, for which he worked hard one day ; said knife had no handle, being made by the blacksmith ; he afterward added 50 acres more.

and of strong constitution, industrious and economical in his habits, and has accumulated a deal of property ; yet, through bailing, he has lost several thousands of dollars, yet has a good farm of 150 acres of good land, and, although he has passed the time allotted to mankind, he is now in the enjoyment of his quiet home, and is held in high regard by all those with whom he has been associated. Has always been a man of retiring disposition, been a lover of books and instructive literature, and, though he never had the advantages of a good education, yet he has always been in favor of education, and always been ready to contribute liberally toward school and church purposes. Politically, he is a Democrat of the Jeffersonian School, yet never took an active part in political matters, yet bas always been firm and decided in his opinions, which he rarely failed to give expression to at the ballot box. In religious matters, he has always been of the Universalist faith. Has three daughters - Lucretia, now Mrs. J. P. Olin; Lydia, Mrs. J. Branard, and Adaline, now Mrs. Ayers Alexander. MRS. BENJAMIN SHAW, retired, Le Roy ; is the relict of Benjamin Shaw, who was one of the prominent farmers and highly esteemed citizens of Westfield Township, who was born Dec. 1, 1815, in Chenango Co., N. Y.; his father's name was Benjamin F., who died when his son was a small lad, who emigrated to this State with his mother and grandfather, Benjamin F., who raised his grandson to mature age ; early in life implanted in his mind the principles which in after life were adhered to, and secured to him the success and reputation he acquired. Sept. 1, 1842, he was wedded to Miss Eleanor Lyons, whose name she now bears, who was born Dec. 23, 1820, in Jefferson Co., Ohio ; was the second of a family of seven children, five of whom attained to mature age. Of the number now living, are Thomas M., of Allegany Co.; Eliza Ann, now Mrs. Elliot; Mary M., Mrs. McFadden, both of Jefferson Co., Ohio. All of these were the issue of her parents, Hugh and Sarah (Moore) Lyons. He was a native of Mercer Co., Penn., born in 1799, she of New York, in 1800 ; they were married in Virginia in 1818, and soon after emigrated to the Western wilds, to cast their lots with the pioneers of the Buckeye State, selecting as their future and permanent home, Jefferson Co., where they lived until their death, his occurring in 1876, that of his consort,four years afterward. They were among the prominent families in that county, and consistent members of the Presbyterian Church. In 1845, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw moved to La Fayette Township, and purchased 120 acres, 14 being cleared, upon which were a log cabin and rough barn. Remaining here eight years, they sold out and located in the western part of this township, purchasing 120 acres, which was finally increased to 228 ; here he spent the remainder of his days, passing to his rest Dec. 27, 1872, leaving a family of seven children, whose names are, Emiretta V., the wife of H. McCrag, of Ashland Co.; Elvira E., Mrs. Al Reynolds, of Ashtabula Co.; Milliard F., now of Indiana; Orrie E., Mrs. L. Jones; Benjamin F., on the farm ; Mary and John E. Politically, Mr. Shaw was Republican in principle, active and positive in his sentiments, but nota partisan; was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and always endeavored to make its precepts the rule and guide of his life; Mrs. Shaw is a member of the M. E. Church; since 1877, has resided at Westfield Center, the farm being yet in her possession.

DANIEL SHOOK, farmer; P. O. Seville; among the solid and substantial farmers in this township, who have emigrated from the Keystone State, is Mr. Shook, who was born in Center Co., Penn., Dec. 31, 1821. His parents were John and Christina (Long) Shook, who were highly respected citizens in that community, and among the enterprising farmers of that locality. Daniel was of a family of ten children. Remaining with his father until he was 22, he having entertained favorable opinions of the West, and seeking to better his condition, concluded to drift Westward, arriving in Wayne County, this State, 1846. The year following, he purchased 100 acres in this township, for which he paid $1,500. Not being content to fight the battle of life alone, he sought the hand of Caroline Coolman in marriage, its acceptance being celebrated June 6, 1847; she was born in Milton Township, Wayne Co., August, 1829; she was a daughter of Jóhn and Elizabeth (Reed) Coolman, who emigrated from Pennsylvania as early as 1812 to Stark County, where they remained until 1815, when they removed to Wayne County, where Mrs. Shook was born. Since Mr. Shook came to this county he has been one of its worthy citizens. Has an excel- lent farm, consisting of 205 acres, which ranks among the best in the township. His farming has always been conducted on true business principles ; been hard-working and economical, bis farm bearing evidence of the enterprise and thrift of its owner. His health having failed him, he has given up active labor on the farm, and employs his spare time attending to his apiary, he being among the successful bee-culturists in the county. Has two children, John J. and Sarah Ann (now Mrs. Chauncy) Hollowell John J. is now carrying on the farm ; Mr. and Mrs. Hollowell residing on same farm. Mr. Shook is a member of the Lutheran Church, as were his parents before him. Takes but little interest in political matters - content to attend to his own business affairs, and rank among the useful members of society, than to aspire for political honors.

SAMUEL SMITH, farmer; P. O. Le Roy ; born March 5, 1821, in Canaan Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, of a family of nine children, five sisters and four brothers, born to James and Keziah (McCollough) Smith. Both were natives of Washington Co., Penn. They were married June, 1812, and emigrated West to Wayne Co. in 1820. Samuel left home at the age of 15, and was engaged for some time as clerk in a store; afterward in buying stock and running a threshing machine. Then went into the mercantile business at Canaan Center, associated with Mr. Solomon Zuver, under the firm name of Zuver & Smith, which partnership continued several years. His next enterprise, was in the milling business, running a saw and grist mill for ten years. Then removed to Seville, Guilford Township, embarking in the mercantile business until 1873, when he located on the farm he now owns, situated one mile south of Westfield Center. His farm consists of 140 acres. March 1, 1855, formed a matrimonial alliance with Jane Armstrong, who was born July 12,1836, in Canaan Township, Wayne Co., daughter of William and Mary (Rose) Armstrong. The former born in Pennsylvania, and came West in 1815, locating in Wayne Co., where he was married, six children resulting from this union. His wife died when Jane was 15 years of age, and was afterward married to Catharine McPherson. Two children were the the Ohio Farmers' Insurance Co. as Director. Five children have been born to him, but three living - Frances E., Rebecca Jeannette and William C.

JAMES P TAYLOR, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Seville. Among the noted horsemen in this county is J. H. Taylor, who was born in Salem, Washington Co., N. Y., July 4, 1830. His parents were E. W. and Jane (Nelson) Taylor, all of same county and State. The Nelsons are of Irish, and the Taylors of Yankee descent. James was ten years of age when his parents came to Guilford Township, his father dying three years after his arrival. J. H. then lived with his mother until he attained his maj. years. Early in life he manifested great love for a horse, and, at the age of 10, he began riding races, which he kept up until 19. and, being an expert driver, he drove and fitted horses for the speed ring ; for several years has driven some very important races, where a high. rate of speed and a large amount were at stake; in 1861, was offered $1,000 and expenses to go to California and drive Sherman, Jr., in a single race where $15,- 000 was wagered ; he went and won the race. Upon his return home came upon the steamship America, on her trial trip, having on board 900 passengers. Shortly after leaving Graytown, they were caught in a gale and came near being "swamped ;" lost their rudder, and were for several weeks without the use of engine or rudder, being, as sailors would say, " waterlogged." While on this trip, came on to the illfated Golden Gate, and took aboard her passengers and crew. He succeeded in reaching his destination, losing his baggage and effects. For several years past, he has been engaged in buying and selling horses; his superior judgment combined with his ripe experience have served to cause his opinion to stand as an oracle among the lovers of fine horses ; his extensive acquaintance with horsemen and dealers has given him an enviable reputation in that direction. Persons at a distance often send orders for him to fill, for fancy matchedteams, trotters or heavy draft, and are furnished and guaranteed to suit. He is now engaged in farming and raising horses for the market, which are of superior kind and quality, they having taken some flattering premiums at the State and agricultural fairs. May 1, 1854, ford Township, May 1, 1838, daughter of Judge Hosmer, of Seville, one of the old pioneers of the county. Her mother's maiden name was Lucy Hays, who was one of the pioneer school teachers in the southern part of the county. After Mr. Taylor was married, he located in Seville until 1872, when he moved to his farm, consisting of 100 acres, located one-half mile west of Seville; has three children - Wallace E., Hubert E. and Maude B.

JACOB WIDEMAN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Seville; was born Jan. 23, 1826, in Markham, near Toronto, Canada West, the seventh child born to his parents, who were Jacob and Hannah (Geisinger) Wideman, who were natives of Bucks Co, Penn., and emigrated to that province at or near the beginning of the present century. To them were born eleven children, who were Sarah, Barbara, Mary, Phillip, Daniel, Ludwick, Jacob, Catharine, Henry, John and George, all of whom attained maturity, and eame to this State with their parents. Sarah was the wife of John Leatherman, who settled in Wadsworth; she died in 1879; Barbara, Mrs. Bartshee, in Guilford; Mary, now in Spencer; Phillip, in Indiana; Daniel, in Lorain Co.; Ludwick, in Seville; Catharine, Mrs. Ephraim Wright; Henry, in La Fayette; John died in

1879, never married; George in Michigan. Jacob was about 1 year old when he left Canada with his parents, who settled in Guilford Township and purchased 200 acres of land, which they cleared up, remaining on the same and April 18, 1879, respectively. They were among the solid and highly respected citizens in that locality, and identified with its religious interests, both being members of the M. E. Chureh. Jacob grew up under the paternal roof; attaining his major years, remained upon the farm. At the age of 27, was married to Martha A. Webster, which event was celebrated in April, 1853. She was born in Clearcreek Township, Ashland Co., Ohio, May 12, 1833. She was the fourth of a family of ten children born to Francis E. and Rachel (Cowell) Webster. He was born in New Jersey, she in Greene Co. Penn. They came West about the year 1829. He was a shoemaker by trade, but carried on farming also. To them were born four children, wno are Cordelia, Mrs. Smith ; Harriet, Mrs. Wideman, in Wooster ; Martin V., in Michigan, and Mrs Jacob Wideman, the wife of this subject. Parents died in Lorain Co., he in 1879, she seven years previous. Since Mr. Wideman was married, he has made several changes. After one year's residence on the home farm, then moved to North Chatham, purchasing a farm, lived nine years; then returned to Guilford, lived four years ; sold out, moved to Seville, lived one year; then purchased a farm in Wayne Co., where he lived seven years, then traded farm and came to his present farm in 1876. Has now 227 acres of good land, and is among the best farmers in the township, as well as one of its first-rate citizens. Is raising the best of stock, consisting of Durham cattle, full-blooded Cotswold sheep, and the best of horses, of the Percheron, Jersey, Eclipse, Hiatoga and Hambletonian. Has three children - Justin, Altha O., Mrs. Foskett, in Wellington, and Elmer E.

JAMES WAGONER, farmer ; P. O. Le Roy ; born Feb. 15, 1815, in Markham Township, near Toronto, Canada West. His parents were James and Margaret (Long) Wagoner, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and migrated to Canada

| about the commencement of the present century. In 1825, when a lad of 10, our subject came to this county with his uncle, John Long, who located in Wadsworth Township, remain- he was united in wedlock to Mary Wideman, who was born Feb. 25, 1816, in same locality as her husband. Her parents were Jacob and Anna (Geisinger) Wideman, who were Pennsylvanians. Mr. Wagoners school advantages were of limited character, what he did obtain was within the confines of the rude log-cabin which the neighbors hastily constructed - hiring the teacher by subscription fund. After taking upon him the marital relations, he set about seeking a livelihood for himself and spouse ; he and will-power, which were brought into requisition. Hecut a cord of wood for 25 cents ; cut and split rails at 40 cents per 100, taking store pay, $7 per month was the rate received. One bushel of wheat was often given in exchange for a day's labor, which would not command in money one-fourth of a dollar. He did a great deal of *slashing " timber (cutting down), the price being $1.50 per acre, and about $3.50 for cutting and trimming. He afterward took leases of land. After a succession of years, he succeeded in saving enough to enable him to purrT chase a small tract of land in Putnam Co., where he removed, but, finding it very sickly, he returned to this county after two years' residence ; he since has been a constant resident of this township. Notwithstanding his unfavorable beginning, he has acquired of this world's goods sufficient to enable him to spend the remainder of his days in the enjoyment of his family and comparative independence. He has always adhered to the tenets embraced in the Old Whig party. At the outbreak of the rebellion, he sent two sons, who did him honor by their true and soldier-like deportment. Jacob went out in the first call, serving three months in Co. K, 8th Ohio ; afterward enlisted in the 103d, Co. K ; served as Orderly Sergeant, remaining until the close of the war. Ludwick E. served three years in the 42d Ohio. Both returned home sound in health and limb. To Mr. Wagoner have been born eight children ; of those living are Jacob, now residing with his father - was married in 1875 to Ella White, born in 1849, in Westfield Township, daughter of Squire E. O. White, of Lodi, whose wife was Mary Mallory ; he was a native of Vermont, she of this county ; Jacob has two children - Gertrude M. and Early. Ludwick E., now of Detroit ; Henry, in Lodi; and Francis A. Religiously, Mr. Wagoner is a Universalist in belief and profession. He has the esteem of the community in which he has been a resident for over one-half a century.

G. C. WRIGHT, window blind manufacturer, Le Roy ; was born July 1, 1829, in Litchfield Co., Conn., and came West with his parents | in May, 1839. There were seven children in the family, of which number he was the third in order of birth ; their names were Joel, H. B., G. C., Clarissa, Sarah, Phoebe and Fannie, all of whom were, born to Martin S. and Fannie (Hallock) Wright, both being natives of Litchfield Co., and were born June 21, 1803, and July 4, 1800, respectively. Upon their arrival they located on the farm now owned by | M. T. Ward, south of the Center; there were 96 acres in the farm, but a small portion of which was cleared. He was a carpenter by occupation, which business he followed for several years, being one of the best workmen in the county, and one of its worthy citizens, whose influence was felt for good, both in month of April - her death occurring on the 15th, his the 17th. George C. worked with his father at his trade during his minority. Nov. 12, 1852, was married to Maria Collier, who was born Nov. 28, 1830, in the township, her parents were George and "Heppie" (Steele) Collier, both born and reared in Hartford, Conn., there married, in 1817, and emigrated West shortly after ; located on the farm now owned by Henry Yergin, one mile southwest of Westfield Center. Their family consisted of nine children, of those living are - Henry, now of Cincinnati; George, now Chaplain in the U. S. Army, in Dakota Territory ; Emeline, now Mrs. H. B. Farnum, of this township; Maria, the wife of Mr. Wright ; Mary, Mrs. C. W. Norton, of Cedar Co., Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Collier died in 1864 and 1879, respectively. Mr. Collier was one of the charter members of the Ohio Farmers' Insurance Company, as well as Director of the same, and was one of che stanch citizens of the community. In 1853, Mr. Wright engaged in the business which he is now conducting, where he manufactures window blinds. Having some ingenious devices of his own invention, in the way of machinery, which enables him to manufacture work which surpasses that imported of the kind, receiving therefor better prices, he and son, Almon J., are doing a good business, which is largely on the increase. Having a buhr attached to his machinery, is prepared to do grinding to order. Six children have been born to him, who are, Almon J., Emma, Clara, Edna, Henry and Clarence.

HIRAM WHITMORE, farmer; P. O. Burbank; born in Franklin Co., Penn., Nov. 30, 1827. Early in life, he learned the wagon and carpenter's trade, which vocation his father followed for a livelihood. At the age of 22, Hiram came West, living one year in Canaan Township, Wayne Co., with his brother, who had preceded him two years. Hiram returned to Pennsylvania and assisted in removing his parents to this country. After three years' residence with them, he returned to his native State, and was married, Nov. 23, 1853, to Sarah

Co., Md., daughter of John Harnish, whose wife's maiden name was Fetterhoff After his marriage, he returned to this county, locating at Morse's Corners, now Friendsville, where he purchased 40 acres at $1,300, and engaged in farmi ing. After nine years' residence at this place, he disposed of his interests there and purchased where he now resides, where he has 118 acres, situated in the southwest corner of the township. Mr. Whitmore began life poor, without any pecuniary aid. He has secured his present competence, and, with it, has merited the esteem with which he is held in the community. For thirty-five years, he has been a member of the United Brethren, and Class-leader for twentyfive. In political matters, he takes but little interest. Prohibition principles are more in harmony with his views than either of the others. To him have been born six children - John A., Jane, Valeria, Elmer, Laura and Arminta. The father died in 1867 ; the mother is now in her 91st year.

HENRY YERGIN, farmer ; P. O. Le Roy ; is of good old Pennsylvania stock, born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., Feb. 24, 1816. His paternal ancestor was Henry Yergin, born April 30, 1788, and was married Feb. 18, 1809, to the mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Catharine Coble, born June 21, 1791, in Washington Co., same State. This union was blessed with an offspring of twelve children, who were

JOHN AMERMAN, Granger. Albert and Ellen (Peterson) Amerman, parents of this gentleman, were natives of New Jersey. The former was born in 1784, and the latter in 1791. They were married in 1813, and are the descendants of old and respected Holland families who came to America in Colonial times. Mr. Amerman, in early life, learned the shoemaker's trade, but after his marriage he devoted his entire time to farming and stock-growing. In 1826, he removed from his native State to Long Island, where he remained some eight years, and then came to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, where he and wife passed the remainder of their days. They were the parents of three children - J ohn, Peter, and one that died in infancy. Mr. Amerman departed this life in 1863, and his wife in 1843. John Amerto be men and women. The family emigrated West to Wayne Co., arriving in March, 1816, Henry being but 3 weeks old. country being new and the family large, industry and economy were essential to the establishment of a home, as well as to obtain the common nec-. essaries of life, hence our subject was reared amidst privation and the attending hardships of pioneer life. His schooling was principally obtained with the use of the ax and the implements of husbandry. What little education he got of a literary character was within the confines of a log "academy," where he was initiated into the rudiments of reading, writing and arithmetic. His marriage was with Christina Kintner, born in May, 1817, who was a daughter of Jacob and Christina (Ihrig) Kintner, natives of Washington Co., Penn. To Mr. Yergin have been born five children, but three living, viz.: Rosana E., Caroline (now Mrs. Eli Stahl, of Wayne Co.), and Priscilla ; Rebecca died in 1879 ; she was the wife of Jacob Farmer. Mr. Yergin remained in Wayne Co. until 1874; since then he has been a resident of this Township. He has a good farm of 103 acres, which he has accumulated by his own industry ; beginning poor without a dollar, he has made a success, and is one of the neat and substantial farmers in the township.

man was born Sept. 6, 1819, in Somerset Co., N.J. He was raised upon a farm, and received the benefits of a common-school education. He was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Castner April 28, 1847. She was born in New Jersey Aug. 21, 1823. Five children were the fruits of this union, viz.: Albert S., born Jan. 7, 1849; Edward E., Nov. 27, 1850; Edith J.. July 20, 1856; John M., Oct. 24, 1852, and died March 21, 1853; John C., born April 5, 1859, and died Nov. 4, 1861. Albert S. is single and resides in Dakota Territory ; Edward E. married Miss Ada A. McMillan Dec. 31, 1873, and now resides in Nebraska; Edith J. married Mr. Henry Hawks Nov. 26, 1874. He was born June 4, 1853. They have one child - Kthel E., born May 16, 1879. Mrs. Amerman died March 27, 1870. Mr. Amerman has been a resident of Granger Township since 1848. He owns 200 acres of well-improved land, and is one of the successful farmers and wool-growers of the county. He is a man of retiring disposition, broad and liberal in his views, but firm in his convictions of right and wrong. Politically, he is a Republican. BENJAMIN BURT, P. O. Granger. Daniel and Hannah (Trafton) Burt, parents of this gentleman, were born, reared and married in Massachusetts. During the early settlement of Ontario Co., N. Y., they were among the first to go there. Here, in 1813, Mr. Burt died, leaving his wife and eight children to mourn his loss. Some five years later, when quite a number of persons from Ontario Co. came to settle in Medina Co., Ohio, John and Daniel Burt, sons of the above gentleman, came to the county and began the improvement of a piece of land in what is now Granger Township, which they had traded for the same year. In February, of 1819, the mother with the family, started for the new home in Ohio, arriving at their destination on the 5th of March the same year. The two sons had been out the year previous and built a log cabin, into which the family moved on their arrival. The house had no windows or doors, and to make matters worse, the day after they arrived there was a heavy snow-storm. The mother, however, supplied this deficiency by hanging quilts at the doors and windows, which in a measure kept out the cold until warm weather set in. Benjamin Burt was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Feb. 14, 1804, and was but 15 years of age when the family came to Ohio. He started a day or so before the family, with the cows, and expected they would overtake him in a short time. This, however, they did not do, for he arrived the day before the family at their new home, having wa!ked almost the entire distance. In 1820, John Burt built a double log cabin where the village of Grangerburg now stands, and the next year returned to New York, where he was married, returning to Ohio in the spring of 1822; his wife dying the same year that Benjamin went to live with him, the two brothers kept bachelor's hall for about eighteen months. Their house served the various purposes of a dwelling, a church, a tavern and a schoolhouse. John Burt taught school in the | house in the winter of 1822, and quite frequently the scholars arrived at the schoolhouse before the two brothers had their work done up. In this case the larger girls would assist in sweeping, washing dishes, etc. The year after their arrival in Ohio, Benjamin wanting a pair of shoes, and not having the money to purchase them, worked nine days at 25 cents per day for a man who obtained them for him by making a turn with a third party.

In 1826, Timothy Wilder and wife came in a lumber wagon from New York, to visit their friends in Ohio. On their return, Benjamin Burt and his mother accompanied them, and spent some time visiting friends in New York and Massachusetts. Mr. Burt remained in his native State some years, working by the month, He was united in marriage with Miss Parmelia Hatch, Dec. 31, 1829. She was born in Ontario Co., N. Y.,in1812. Inthespring of 1830, he returned to Ohio, bringing his wife with him, Eben Bissell and wife being also in the company. On their arrival at Cleveland, it was necessary that one of the men should go to Granger and procure teams to bring the women and goods to that place. The distance was about thirty miles, and Mr. Burt walked the distance in a half-day, and this when the country was almost an uninhabited wilderness, filled with logs, groups of underbrush, ravines, etc. The furniture of their new home was of regular pioneer order. They used a chest for a table until a more fashionable article could be procured. When they had company, two chests were placed together, one being much lower than the other. In this way began Benjamin Burt and wife, who have been well and favorably known to the people of Medina Co., for over half a century. They are the parents of three children, viz.: Ozro Seymour, born Jan. 31, 1831 ; Charles Milton, born Oct. 9, 1833, and Lucretia E., born Oct. 3, 1837. These children are all married and the heads of families. Ozro 8., was married Nov. 11, 1854, to Miss Mercy A. Shaw. She was born in Summit Co., Ohio, Oct. 7, 1834. They have a family of eight children - Elroy ©., Bion U., Diana, | Minnie, Benjamin, Elbridge, Grace E. and Mary G. After marriage and until 1867, this gentleman was engaged in farming, dairying and dealing in live stock. At this time, he purchased a half-interest in a store in Grangerburg, of his brother-in-law, although he remained on his farm. In 1870, he purchased the entire stock of goods and has since conducted the business alone. He carries a large stock, and is doing a large and steadily increasing business. In 1868, he and James McMillen erected a large cheese manufactory at Grangerburg, having a manufacturing capacity of 1,300 pounds daily. It is now, and ever has been since built, in active operation, during the cheese-making season. Besides the above property, he owns a nicely improved farm of 250 acres adjoining the village. He is an intelligent, progressive gentleman, and has held all the township offices in the gift of the people. He has been for some years a member of Medina Lodge, No. 76, F. & A. M.

Charles M. Burt, like his brother, was raised upon a farm. He attended the common schools of the neighborhood until he was about 17 years of age, when he attended school at Oberlin, Ohio, for some time, and then came home and worked for his father until about 24 years of age, at which time he and his brother Ozro S. purchased the old homestead of 170 acres, which they farmed in common for two years, when he purchased his brother's interest. He continued to deal in real estate and make additions to the home farm until he owned 400 acres in one body. In 1871, he went to Wadsworth and purchased the Exchange Hotel, which he owned and run for about eighteen months and then traded it for one-fifth interest in the Eureka Lead Works of that place. After about two years, he disposed of this and he and Mr. H. Z. Chandler purchased 2,700 acres of pine lands in Michigan, paying $30,500 for the same. This he now owns, together with 234 acres of land in Granger Township, and a valuable and nicely improved home property in Wadsworth, which he now makes his home. He was united in marriage with Miss E. A. Hills, March 28, 1859. She was born in Granger Township in 1841. They have two children - Elno O. and Abbie J. Lucretia E. Burt married Mr. James Hopkins, and is now residing in Akron, Ohio. Thus it will be seen that the three children of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Burt are wellto-do people, and have profited by the examples of sobriety, economy and industry set them by their most worthy parents. Benjamin Burt has devoted nearly all his life to agricultural pursuits, never seeking the publicity of office, although he has filled many township offices with much credit to himself and lasting benefit to those for whom he labored. He held the office of County Commissioner six years, and was a member of that body during the period when the new court house was built, and was the only member who voted against the remodeling of the old house. He has always acted independent of sects and denominations, favoring everything known to be right, and promptly opposing everything known to be wrong. Heand sons are stalwart Republicans, and have been since the organization of that party. He is now in his 78th year, and, with his silver locks and tardy steps, is quietly awaiting "the last of earth." His wife is nearly 70 years of age.

M. CODDING, Granger. The name of Codding was originally Coddington, and: their progenitor was from England. Some years after the Plymouth Colony had established itself on this continent, there came to the colony one Sir William Coddington, from England. He was descended from the nobility of his native country, but, through misfortune, had lost his property, and, to recuperate, had come to America. He was a man of much more than ordinary ability, and of very decided views regarding religion and men. He held that infant baptism was not necessary to salvation, and that every man had a right to worship God as he saw fit. He was pronounced by the Council a heretic, and an order issued that he should be sent back to England. Before this could be executed, however, he had left the colony, gone to Rhode Island and joined the Williams Colony. Here he remained the rest of his life, becoming, at last, Governor of Rhode Island, and one of the wealthiest men in the colony. All the Coddings now in the New World, so far as known, are descendants of this gentleman, and the coat of arms used by himself and family is still to be seen in the old State House at Newport. George Codding, the father of our subject, was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., March 31, 1800. He was reared upon a farm, receiving but a limited education. In 1821, he left his native State and came to Granger Township, this county. He had traded for Lot 28 before leaving home, and, upon his arrival in the township, he at once began preparing his land for tillage. His marriage with Miss Jerusha Spencer occurred Nov. 22, 1822. She was born in Seneca, Ontario Co, N. Y., Aug. 18, 1802. From this union there were seven children viz., Myron C., Spencer F., Nancy T., Albert T. Harriet M., William E. and Lucy A. Mrs

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Codding died May 1, 1841. On the 18th of May, 1842, Mr. Codding was united in marriage to Eliza Johnson, who was the mother of one child - Helen L. This lady died June 20, 1861. Mr. Codding departed this life April 15, 1845. Although never aspiring to political prominence, he was honored, during his lifetime, with a number of positions in Granger Township, and was, for a number of years, Captain of a company of militia. He was of a retiring disposition, devoting his entire lifetime to agricultural pursuits, the temporal and spiritual welfare of his family, and the promotion of the best interests of the community in which he lived. Myron C. Codding was born upon the farm he now owns and resides upon, March 1, 1824. Although his educational advantages are somewhat limited, yet he has become a fair scholar in the English branches, and has held, during the last decade, many positions of honor and trust in Granger Township. He was united in marriage with Miss Phebe H. Ganyard Sept. 13, 1848. This lady was born in Granger Township Feb. 8, 1828, and is the daughter of Festus Ganyard, Esq., one of the first settlers of the township. From this union, four children were born, viz., Albert T., George, Harriet E. and Lena R. Mr. Codding has, for a number of years, been engaged in farming, stockraising and dairying, in all of which he has been very successful. Although he never learned any trade, he readily turned his hand to anything required to be done, especially excelling as a wood-workman. He has been a remarkably industrious and hard-working man, very frugal in his habits, and has accumulated quite a competency by his regard for these manly virtues. He is a substantial and useful member of the community, and has been quite liberal in contributions for charitable and educational enterprises. He owns a nicely improved farm of 132 acres; is a stanch Republican in politics, and a consistent member of the M. E. Church. Medina Co. would be much better off had it more such men as M. C. Codding.

JASPER A. CODDING, farmer ; Remson's Corners; is a native of Granger Township, where he was born in 1819 ; he is the oldest person born in the township now living ; his par-,

Connecticut, they were united in marriage in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., and came to Granger Township in March 1818; his mother died in the township ; his father subsequently sold his farm and removed to Medina, where he departed this life Oct. 20, 1866, after a stirring, eventful life, regretted by all who knew him ; he served in active public life for a great many years, representing all of the township offices, and serving as Justice of the Peace for many terms; he was well posted in law and business, and was largely employed by his townsmen, to transact their business and legal matters; he represented his district in the State Legislature, and subsequently was chosen State Senator, offices which he fulfilled with ability and honor ; he was chosen as one of the Commissioners for the appraisement of the Western Reserve school lands, and at one time was a Presidential Elector. In his early manhood, John saved the life of a neighbor named Moore, who was bitten by a rattlesnake, by applying his mouth to the wound and drawing the poison out; it was an office of great danger, and illustrates the nobility and courage of his nature ; his children now living are as follows: Jasper A., Wilder M., a resident of Wadsworth Township; Elsie A. McFarland, living in Summit Co.; Charles G.,a resident of Medina. Our subject passed his early life upon his father's farm, teaching school several winter sessions, until 25 years of age, when he was united in marriage to Miss Phebe J. Huntley April 17, 1844; she was born in Néw York State in March, 1827; her father was John Huntley, an old resident of Medina Co. Mr. and Mrs. C. have been blessed with the following children ~ John S., living in Portage Co.; Frank D., a resident of Knox Co., Ill; Emma L. Perrin, living in Granger Township. After his marriage Mr. Codding engaged in farming for a year and a half in Summit Co., and then removed to Granger, where he has since resided ; he located in 1850 one-half mile east of Remson's Corners, where he now lives; he has 63 acres of fine improved land; he is a useful and respected citizen of the township, having served the township for six terms as assessor, and always taken an active interest in schools and township matters.

Penn., where he was born in 1801 ; his parents were Samuel and Mary (Cole) Cutter, natives of New Jersey, they were pioneers of Holmes Co., where they located in 1819, and residents of that county the remainder of their days. Samuel when a youth went to Wooster and learned the blacksmith's trade, which occupation he followed there for a number of years. While a resident of Wayne Co., he was elected to the office of Sheriff of the county, and served for two terms ; at the expiration of his last term of office he farmed in Wayne Co. for three years, and then removed to Homer Township, Medina Co., where he resided for nine years upon a farm. In 1861, he removed to his present location in Granger Township ; he has a farm of 125 acres, located in the northeastern portion of the township, well improved. He was united in marriage in 1831, to Miss Deborah Sprague, she bore him two sons, Henry and Charles - both now deceased. Henry was in the service nearly three years and Charles 100 days ; his wife died in Wooster. Mr. Cutter was married to a second wife, Miss Mary Mason, Jan. 9, 1840 ; she is a native of New Hamphire, and was born in 1804, they have two children living. Harvey, he is married to Miss Ann Baker, a native of Michigan, they have four children - Frank, Charles, Israel and Mary ; Harvey resides with his parents; Ellen Young, another daughter living in Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Cutter are both members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Cutter, while out hunting in Chatham woods, in the night of Nov. 13, 1833, was a spectator of the great meteoric showers which occurred at that date ; he relates that the sight was one of grand and indescribable splendor, and lasted from 12 o'clock until daybreak.

EBENEZER COMSTOCK ; P. O. Granger ; was born Oct. 20, 1820, in Montville, New London Co., Conn. He is the son of Ebenezer and Hannah (Stimpson) Comstock, both natives of Connecticut. By this union there were the following family of children: Mark, Jeremiah, Ebenezer, Mary S. and Elizabeth A. Mr. Com- Stock's first wife was a Miss Turner, who was the mother of ten children, viz.: Elisha, Henrietta, Nancy, Ficha, Desiah, Lucretia, Catharine, Artlissa and two not named. The father served his country in the navy during the war of the Revolution; he was taken prisoner by the British, but escaped and joined Gen. Greene's army. He died in Connecticut in 1835, and his wife in Medina Co., Ohio, in 1864. For thirteen years after the death of his father, the subject of this sketch followed the life of a sailor; he served in all capacities, from a common sailor to commander and owner of a vessel. In 1848, he came to this county, which he has since made his home. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Krieble May 2, 1856 ; she was born in Pennsylvania March 9, 1838. They have had four children, three of whom are yet living, viz.: Eunice, William and Frank; the one deceased was named Job. Mr. Comstock began life as a poor sailor boy, and has made what he now possesses by his own exertions. He owns a well-improved farm of 153 acres, near the center of Granger Township. He has in his possession a number of old deeds that were made to his grandfather for Connecticut land during the reigns of George the Second and Third, of England. In politics, he is a stalwart Republican. He is a well-informed man, of broad and liberal views, generous to a fault, but firm in his convictions of right and wrong. The county would be much better off had it more such men as Mr. Comstock.

DANIEL FLUENT, farmer; P. O. Weymouth; was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1814. His parents were Jonathan and Mehitable (Dudley) Fluent, natives of Maine, where they were married, subsequently removing to New York State and then to Ohio, locating in Steuben Co. Oursubject passed his early life in that county ; atthe age of 20, he came to Hinckley Township, where he took up 50 acres of land, remaining there about eight years; he then moved to Granger Township, where he has since resided. His farm consists, at present, of 88 acres, located in the northwest corner of the township, and is fine farming land and well improved in every respect. He was united in marriage in 1837, to Miss Alice Conant, a daughter of Timothy Conant, of Hinckley Township ; she was born in Richfield Township, Summit Co., July 6, 1821. They have six children, as follows: Louisa Hall, living in Wayne Co.; Jennie Williams, a resident of Cleveland ; Margaret Smedley, living in Weymouth ; J. K. Polk, Viola and Edgar B. Mr. Fluent has devoted his entire life to agricultural pursuits, and is spoken of as a first-class farmer and a prominent and respected citizen.

Ganyard by name, embarked from France, their native country, in a merchantman owned by them, for the West Indies, intending to establish themselves in the mercantile business on the Island of Hayti. They must have been quite wealthy, for they owned several vessels, and, after establishing themselves in business, their English education. who was at this time a minor, was sent by his older brother to America to attend school, while he remained in Hayti to look after the business.

prove his time and talents acquiring an English education, and learning the customs and habits of the Colonists. Quite the contrary did he do, however, for, after a time, he ran away from school and went to what is now the State of Connecticut, where, at Killingworth, he apprenticed himself to a shoemaker. While here he became acquainted with Miss Esther Merritt, to whom he was married in 1760. The elder brother not hearing from Peter, made diligent search and inquiry, but could learn nothing of him. He had, in the meantime, become Governor of Hayti, and was very wealthy. After about fourteen years, the Captain of one of his vessels hearing that there was a shoemaker by the name of Ganyard, in Killingworth, Conn., determined to visit the place and see if it was not the long-lost brother. Arriving at Killingworth, he visited the shop of the shoemaker and began questioning him in regard to his ancestors. The younger brother stoutly denied his identity, and it was only after the earnest entreaties of his wife and the Captain, that he confessed and expressed his willingness to go to Hayti and see his brother. The younger brother's family, at this time, consisted of himself, wife and five children. He was placed in charge of a large sugar and cotton plantation belonging to his brother, where he remained some years. At last he became tired of his, occupation, and the year 1772 found himself and family at their old home in Killingworth, and he working at his trade. It

, elder brother, died of yellow fever, and that his | wife returned to France. | and it is said that all the Ganyards in America | are descendants of Peter Ganyard, the shoe- | maker. The older brother's property was nearly , all destroyed during the rebellion on the Island, ) | in 1772 and 1773. The younger brother went opened trade with the colonies of North America |

. obtain about $3,000, which, on his return, was | invested in a farm of 300 acres in Litchfield they soon found that to do a successful busi- | ness with the people of the New World, would | necessitate their becoming more proficient in | To this end, Peter, | | Jan. 14, 1772, and married Miss Phoebe Hatch,

Co. Conn. Here he passed the remainder of his days, as did his wife. They were the parents of ten children, one of whom, James, being the grandfather of our subject. He was born

Nov. 30, 1792, and began housekeeping in a portion of Peter Ganyard's house in Litchfield Co. Conn. They were the parents of quite a large family, of whom appropriate mention will be made in another part of this work. In 1798, James Ganyard went to what was then known as the " Phelps and Gorham Purchase," in the Genesee country, New York. Liking the country, he returned to Connecticut, and, in January of the following year, removed to that country, which, at the time, was considered the very verge of civilization. He purchased 90 acres of land of Simeon Hatch, in North Bristol, Ontario Co., and began its improvement. He was a hard-working man, and, in a few years, had a comfortable home for himself and family. In October of 1817, Mr. Ganyard, in company with Elizur Hills, Anthony Low and Burt Codding, came to Ohio to view Town 3, Range 3, of the Western Reserve. After viewing the land, and being satisfied with soil, climate, location, etc., they returned to New York and contracted with Gideon Granger, the proprietor of the land, for three-fourths of the township, at $4 per acre, giving their lands in Bristol, N. Y., in part pay, and securing the balance by giving mortgage on their lands in Ohio. This mortgage, in after years, was a great draw-back to the settlers of the township, and caused many of them considerable expense and anxiety. After the agreement was made, and before the article was signed by the purchasers, Mr. Ganyard transferred his right to Mr. John Codding, reserving only to himself such lands as he had paid for. This is the reason why his name never appeared on any of the origi- nal records of the company. He came to Granger Township in 1819, and located on Lot 35, where he ever afterward resided. He died Dec. 20, 1844, and his wife March 2, 1840. They are buried on the old home farm, and a humble stone, bearing their names, is the only memorial which marks the spot where rest two of the first pioneers of Granger Township. Their son, Festus Ganyard, was born March 27, 1795, in Litchfield Co., Conn. When his parents removed to New York, he was but a child; his early education was quite limited, but in later years he acquired quite a knowledge of the sciences; he became quite proficient in botany and history, and was often called on to prescribe for the sick of the neighborhood. He attended his first term of school in East Hollow, Ontario Co., N. Y.; in this school he was taught his A B C's by Miss Jane Giddings ; she was a sister of the Hon. Joshua R. Giddings, so well known to the people of the United States. In after years, Mr. Ganyard often spoke of this school and of Miss Giddings as being a model teacher. Festus Ganyard came to Granger Township one year prior to his parents, and began improving the land owned by his father. He was united in marriage with Miss Betsey Burt, March 27, 1822 ; she was born March 13, 1802. They were the parents of three children, viz., Harriet, Phoebe aud George M. Mr. Ganyard, during his life, held many positions of honor and trust; he assisted in the organization of civil government in Granger Township; it was he who, with others, formed the Congregational Church of Granger, the first Christian organization in the township, and he and his wife continued worthy and exemplary members of this church until their deaths. Mr. Ganyard was a man of much more than ordinary ability and natural powers of mind. He was of a retiring disposition, and did not meddle much in political affairs, yet he held decided opinions, which he He did his part as a faithful father, husband and Christian. He died March 22, 1868, and his faithful wife and companion Nov. 10, 1866. He and wife were buried in the cemetery on the old homestead, upon !and cleared by his own hand when he was a young man.

passed assisting his father upon the farm. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary B. Haight, Feb. 22, 1864. She was born in Sharon Township, this county, Sept. 12, 1844. They have two children, viz., Eudosia M. and Alida H. Mr. Ganyard owns a nicely improved farm of 220 acres; near the center of the township. He has devoted his energies to dairying and agricultural pursuits, and has been very successful in his business enterprises. He has never sought the publicity of office, although he has filled several township positions, at the solicitation of friends. He is a stanch Republican, and a man of broad and liberal views regarding men and religion. On taking a retrospective view of the Ganyard family, it can well and truly be said that they have most emphatically been a pioneer family. Coming, as they did, from the middle classes, their progenitors brought with them those qualities and virtues which render them not unworthy of a place among a people who were to subdue a wilderness, maintain their liberties, found a new State - in fact, create a new world.

M. W. GANYARD, Granger ; is the son of John N. and Lucinda (Turner) Ganyard, the former a native of Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., and the latter of Canfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio. Mr. Ganyard had previously married Miss Elizabeth Turner, by whom there was one child - Turner N. There was one child by his second marriage - Marshal W. In 1819, Mr. Ganyard came to Granger Township, this county, settling on the farm now owned by the subject of this sketch. He was a hard-working man, and devoted the greater portion of his life to agricultural pursuits, although he worked at coopering to some extent in an early day. He was a good and useful man, and contributed liberally to all religious and educational enterprises. He had great musical ability, and could perform on almost any kind of an instrument. He died Jan. 3, 1861; and his wife Nov. 10, 1876. M. W. Ganyard was born June 14, 1835, and passed his youth and early manhood upon his father's farm, receiving a common-school education. When about 18 years of age, he took a trip through Canada and the East. From this time on until he was about 25 years old, he traveled during the fall and winter months, his summers being passed in assisting his fariage with Miss Roseltha E. Waters, Dec. 24,

1868. She was born in Monroe Co., Mich., Dec. 13, 1845. From this union one child was born, Flora F. Mrs. Ganyard died June 26, 1875. Mr. Ganyard was married to Miss Kittie G. Bailey March 1, 1877. She was born in Canada East, Oct. 29,1855. They have one child, John N. Mr. Ganyard has, for a number of years, made a specialty of raising fine sheep, and has done much to better this class of stock in the county. He is a Republican in politics, and liberal in his views regarding men and things. He owns 148 acres of as well improved land as can be found in Granger Township. Although he never learned any trade, he readily turned his hand to anything required to be done. He is a substantial and useful member of society, and one of the foremost agriculturists and wool-growers in Medina County.

R. O. GANYARD, farmer; P. O. Remsen's Corners; was born iu Granger Township in September, 1841. His parents were James and Sarah (Low) Ganyard, natives of New York and pioneers of Granger Township, locating in 1818, where they were residents for the remainder of their lives. James died in March, 1875, and his wife in September, 1869. A more complete record of their residence in the township appears in another portion of this work. Our subject remained upon his father's farm until 29 years of age. In September, 1867, he removed to his present location, where he has 82 acres of rich land, the most of which is improved. He was married, in September, 1862, to Miss Caroline Crocker. She was born in Montville Township in November, 1841, and is a daughter of Jeremiah Crocker, an old and respected resident of the county, now living in Granger Township. Mr. and Mrs. Ganyard have three children - Mary, William and Linn. Mr. Ganyard is a young and enterprising farmer, and is a trusted and esteemed citizen. He has taken an active interest in the educational affairs of his district, and has served as Director and Clerk.

SEYMOUR A. GANYARD, Granger. This gentleman was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., April 24, 1830. He is the son of Seymour G. and Esther (Donaldson) Ganyard, both of whom were natives of the Empire State, where they were married and resided until 1834, when they removed to Bath Township, Summit Co., Ohio. They were the parents of two sons -

Seymour G. and William N. Mr. Ganyard has always been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and owns one of the best farms in Bath Township, upon which he now resides. He is a man of decided religious and political views, and a useful and influential member of society. His wife departed this life Nov. 21,1869. Seymour A. passed. his youth and early manhood assisting his father upon the farm. He was educated in the common schools of that day. Ang. 25, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Almeda Griffin. This lady was born in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Feb. 1, 1833. From | this union there were two children, viz., Louisa and Sherman. Mrs.Ganyard died Jan. 2, 1873. Mr. Ganyard wa united in marriage to Miss Alzina Wolcott Dec. 30,1873. She was born in Granger Township, this county, Oct. 18, 1838. There is one child by this marriage - Hldo I. Mr. Ganyard, when 21 years of age, was given a colt by his father. This he sold for $70, and put the amount at interest, and for the next eight years worked by the month and year upon a farm. He was careful of his earnings, and at the expiration of that time, had accumulated quite a little sum, which he invested in land. He now owns 112 acres of land, which is well improved. He is a Republican in politics, and a consistent member of the Disciples' Church.

HOEL HATCH, farmer; P. O. Remson's Corners ; whose portrait, with that of his wife, appears in this book, is, with Benjamin Burt and John McCloud, one of the oldest settlers in the township. He was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., March 10, 1803. His father, Nathan Hatch, was born in Connecticut Feb. 19, 1769. His mother's maiden name was Lucy Wilder; she also was a native of Connecticut, and was born Sept. 14, 1776. They were married in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., Nov. 9, 1796. They emigrated to Ohio, and located in Granger Township in October, 1818, locating on the western town line, where they took up 700 acres of land. Nathan died Jan. 10, 1850; his wife Feb. 17, 1858. Hoel, at 20 years of age, started out in life for himself His father divided up his land among the children, and he received as his share 137 acres, located on the center township road. He was united in marriage, Dec. 26, 1827, in Granger Township, to Miss Saloma Treeman. She was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1805. Her parents, Jere- miah (born Aug. 23, 1782) and Hannah (Gillett) Treeman (born Feb. 20, 1787), were natives of Connecticut and pioneers of Granger Township, locating there in 1818, and residents of the township the remainder of their lives. After his marriage, Hoel resided upon his farm for twenty years. In 1856, he removed to the farm where he now resides. He has 80 acres of finely improved land, sorhe of which is the richest soil in the township. Their children are as follows: Nathan F., born July 9, 1830 ; he served all through the rebellion, and for several months after its close among the Indians. He now residesin Kansas. Emily E., born July 13, 1832, married Oct. 7, 1852, to Uriah F. Skinner. They removed to Iowa in 1853,where he died July, 1873,and she followed him October, 1873. They left five children in good cireumstanees - Hannah A., born Aug. 10, 1834, living at home ; Milton L., born June 15, 1837, now a resident of Litchfield Township; Nancy S. born April 18, 1839, married to Thomas Sylvester, living in Granger; Lydia L., born April 23, 1842 ; Jeremiah J.,born April 5, 1844, a resident of Granger Township; Julius C., born Feb. 20, 1846, now a resident of Sharon Township. Mr. Hatch has been prominently identified with the growth and development of the township, and contributes a great many incidents and dates to the township history. He was one of the first Abolitionists of the township. A very pleasant incident in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Hatch was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their married life, upon which occasion Mr. H. was presented with a valuable and beautiful goldheaded cane, and his wife several pieces of silverware, by their children. Their years sit lightly upon them, although they are passing into the *sere and yellow leaf" They are located in a pleasant and comfortable home in a community where they are respected and beloved, and where the record of their well-spent lives can never be effaced.

JOHN S. HATCH, SR., deceased; was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., June 7, 1810. His father, John Hatch, was a native of Connecticut, and one of the pioneers of Ontario Co. Jobn S. passed his youth and early manhood in his native State, receiving the benefits of a common- School education. He was united in marriage, Feb. 19, 1832, to Miss Laura E. Parsons, a native of the Empire State, where she was born Sept. 3, 1806. "The year following their marriage, they came to Medina Co., Ohio, purchasing the land now owned by Mrs. Hatch, in Granger Township. They went to work with a will, and erelong were very comfortably situated. They had a family of six children, viz. :- John S. (whose biography appears in this work), Laura A. (wife of Ira Bennett, of Montville Township), Martha P. (wife of Arthur Crane, of Sharon Township), Altha L. (wife of Edward Woodard, of Sharon Township) and Lydia N. and Timothy W. (single, and living with the mother. Mr. Hatch died Oct. 31, 1873, of paralysis. He was an intelligent, industrious man, and one whom every one respected and loved. His wife survives him, and resides upon the old homestead in Granger Township. Timothy W., son of the above gentleman, has always remained at home. He is a young man of ability and energy, and owns a nicely improved farm adjoining the home place. He is a member of the Republican party, a friend to education and all enterprises that tend to build up the community in which he lives or benefit his fellow-men.

JOHN 8. HATCH, Jr., P.O. Granger. This gentleman was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Jan. 14, 1833. He is the son of John S. and Laura E. (Parsons) Hatch, both natives of the " Empire " State, where they were married and resided until 1834, when they came to this county, locating in Granger Township, where they ever afterward resided. They were the parents of six children - John S., Laura N., Martha P., Lydia N., Timothy W. and Altha. Our subject was raised upon a farm, receiving the benefits of a common-school education. Mr. Hatch is of a mechanical mind; even when a boy he would seize every opportunity for using whatever tools he could obtain, notwithstanding he was greatly discouraged in their use by his father, who took no interest in that line of industry. He began, however, at 16 years of age, to work at carpentering in a small way, and has for over thirty years, with the exception of some slight interruptions, worked at his trade. He was economical and industrious, and as fast as he earned money would invest it in real estate. He now owns 290 acres of well-improved land, which he has obtained by his own exertions. His marriage with Miss Mary F. Tallman occurred Dec. 6, 1860. She was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., June 26, 1840. By this marriage there were six children - George

C., Florence M., Sarah E., Robert W., Nellie and John S. Mrs. Hatch died Aug. 11, 1879. She had been a faithful wife and affectionate mother, and it is greatly owing to her assistance and advice that Mr. Hatch owes his success in life. Mr. Hatch was united in marriage with Miss Hannah A. Pratt, Dec. 2, 1880. This lady was born.in Livingston Co., N. Y., May 17, 1845. Mr. Hatch has devoted his life to his trade and in agricultural pursuits, and is, in the fullest sense of the term, a self-made man. He is of a retiring disposition, and does not meddle much in political affairs, yet he is decided in his opinions, which he never fails to express at the ballot box.

CARTER HUNTLEY, P. O. Granger. Mr. Huntley is one of the leading agriculturists and live-stock dealers of Medina Co. He was born June 17, 1830, in Ontario Co., N. Y., and is one of a family of nine children born to William A. and Eunice (Newton) Huntley, the former a native of Connecticut, and tne latter of the Empire State. Tney were married in Ontario Co., N. Y., and resided there until 1831, when they eame to this county and purchased a farm of 47 acres in Granger Township. Mr. Huntley died Dec. 24, 1875, followed by his wife Nov. 27, 1880. Carter rémained at home until he had reached his majority. The fall following he entered the employ of William Davis, who ran a distillery in Copley Township, Summit Co. He was to receive $8. per month, but, after working two weeks, he so pleased Mr. Davis that his wages were raised to $12 per month. At the expiration of three months, he had, by working extra time, earned $40. Not needing the money, he took Mr. Davis' note. He says the happiest period of his life was when he carried the note home and showed it to his fatber. The next summer he farmed his father's pi ce ou shares, and in the fall again went to -work for Mr. Davis. Some time after this, he entered the employ of. Dr. I. C. Isbell, of Summit Co. Dr. Isbell was a wealthy man, and owned a large tract of land in Western Wisconsin. In 1854, he sent Mr. Huntley with a number of men to Wisconsin to chop cordwood to supply the Upper Mississippi steamboats. In 1856, while shearing sheep for his uncle, E. E. Huntley, he was bantered by his uncle to purchase fifty head of sheep of him. After some thought, young Huntley purchased them, and, on his return home, was severely reprimanded by his father for this his first venture in the live-stock trade. The father's fears, however, did not affect the son, for the next day he purchased twenty more sheep, and the day following, sold the entire lot at a profit of 123 cents per head. This was his first experience in the sheep trade. He has, from that time until the present, dealt largely in sheep, with the same success that attended his early effort. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Cook, Nov. 5, 1861. She was born Jan. 9, 1838, in Medina Co., Ohio. They have a family of three children, viz.: Elnora O., born Oct. 31, 1862 ; Viola E., Jan. 9, 1865, and Royal N., Oct. 21, 1867. On the 10th of January, 1880, their only son, Royal N., was accidentally killed by a large chestnut tree falling on him. This was a severe blow to Mr. and Mrs. Huntley. He was an unusually bright and intelligent boy, and gave promise of a life of future usefulness and greatness. Mr. Huntley owns 337 acres of well-improved land, which he has obtained by his own endeavors. He is a Democrat, but liberal in his views. He is, in the fullest sense of the word, a self-made man, and one of the county's best citizens.

GEORGE H. HODDINOTT, P. O. Granger ; born in Granger Township, this county, Aug. 2, 1860; he is the son of Richard and Ann (Hodges) Hoddinott, both of whom were natives of Somersetshire, England. They were married in their native country in the spring of 1856, and a few weeks afterward took passage for the United States, where they hoped to make a home for themselves. They had but little or no means, and on their arrival in this country came almost immediately to Granger Township, where they ever afterward resided. They had one child, the subject of this Sketch. Mr. Hoddinott was an intelligent and industrious man, and by his own exertions purchased and paid for 100 acres of land, upon which he resided at the time of his death, Jan. 6,1874. His wife died Aug. 21, 1879. During their lives, by their exemplary conduct and kindness of manner, they greatly endeared themselves to the people of Granger Township. Mrs. Hoddinott's sister came to this country with herself and husband. She married Mr. Wm. Valleau, and is now a resident of Grangerburg. Jacob Hodges had come to this country some years previous, and loeated in this county; he died some years ago, leaving a family of two children. Our subject was raised upon a farm, receiving a good commonschool education. After the death of his parents he went to live with his guardian, Mr. Benjamin Burt. village school, and is spoken of as a superior instructor ; although yet young, we have no hesitancy in predicting for him a brilliant and successful future.

JOHN McCLOUD, farmer; P. O. Remson's Corners ; is one of the three oldest settlers now living in Granger Township. His early residence and identification with the pioneer history of the township, and the prominent part taken by him in all public questions, make his personal history one of interest to all. He is a native of the State of New Hampshire, and was born Dec. 25, 1799. His parents were Samuel and Hannah (Holt) McCloud, also natives of New Hampshire, subsequently removing to Ontario Co., N. Y., where our subject's early life was passed. At the age of 9 years he was bound out to a farmer ; here his life was one of extreme hard work and cruelty until, at the age of 14, the neighbors interfered and he was released. At the age of 19, he started for Ohio as the driver of an ox team for a party who were emigrating, and after à trip of twenty-two days they arrived and located in Granger Township, in October, 1818, where he has been a resident up the present time. The many pioneer tales and incidents of his early life and residence in the township, we will pass by, as many of the dates and facts furnished by him will appear in the township history. His first purchase of land was 50 acres in the eastern portion of the township; here he resided for a number of years, adding to his land until at times he owned 200 acres. In 1868, he removed to his present location, near Remson's Corners ; he has 50 acres, where he resides. Mr. McCloud was married March 13, 1823, to Miss Anna Wolcott ; | her parents were Joseph and Lucy (Hills) Woleott, natives of Connecticut and pioneers of Granger, locating about 1822, and residents of the township the remainder of their days. She «was born in Vermont Oct. 6, 1803. They have had six children - Azubah Botsford, living in Missouri; Louisa, deceased ; Emeline, the wife of Dr. Albertson, of Remson's Corners ; Caroline Wilcox, living in Brunswick Township ; Melissa Arnold, deceased ; Henry, deceased, he enlisted in Co. I, 103 O. V. I, and was in the service three years. He was married to Miss Ella Amerman, and at the time of his death farming the old homestead. Mr. McCloud has aided liberally every act of enterprise and charity within his reach. He was one of the first temperance advocates in the township, and has been an efficient worker in reforms of all kinds. At one period he withdrew from his church on account of the opposition to free thought and speech, and erected a church of his own, which he christened the "Church of Liberty," on the spot now known as Liberty Hill. He has been a local preacher, and preached as many as two hundred funeral sermons, uniting in. marriage about one hundred couples. For thirty years, he was an agent of the underground railroad, being one of the first men engaged in the purpose of aiding slaves to escape, and continuing until the emancipation proclamation. He paid out in this worthy manner several thousands of dollars, and considers it well spent. Many grateful souls, once slaves, send him from time to time worthy expressions of their gratitude. He is universally respected and esteemed. PAGE MOON ; P. O. Granger. This gentleman was born in Granger Township, this county, Sept. 10, 1842 ; he is the son of Moses Moon, who was born in Brandon, Vt., May 27, 1803. He was married to Miss Dorcas Page Nov. 5, 1835, a native of the Green Mountain State, where she was born Feb. 16,1803. A few months after their marriage, they came to this county and purchased the farm now owned by their son Page. They were the parents of four children, viz.: Martha, Harriet, Maria and Page. Mr. Moon was a stone-cutter by trade, but, after his marriage, he for the most part followed farming. He was a quiet, unassuming man, never aspiring to any prominence, but devoting his entire time to tne improvement of his farm and to making his home comfortable and pleasant. He was a strong anti-slavery man, and intimately connected with the " underground railroad" of Northern Ohio. He died Oct. 5, 1879, his wife Oct. 31, 1863. Page Moon was raised upon a farm and received the benefit of a common-school education. He was united in marriage to Miss Parthenia Willits, a native of Sharon Township, this county. By this marriage there were two children, viz.: Dora M. and Frank P. Mrs. Moon died Feb. 22, 1872. Mr. Moon's second wife was Miss Alice Barnett, to whom he was married Feb.

12, 1874. This lady was born in Summit Co., Ohio, Dec. 11, 1847. From this union there are two children, viz.: Lena D. and Mark H. Mr. Moon owns 94 acres of good tillable land. He is a Republican in politics, and one of the county's most enterprising citizens. JONATHAN MUSSER, farmer ; P. O. Remson's Corners; is a son of David and Mary (Reed) Musser, natives of Pennsylvania and pioneers of Trumbull Co., Ohio; they subsequently removed to Norton - which was at that time in Medina Co. - where they resided the remainder of their lives; his decease occurred June 11,1868, and his wife's Feb. 22,1852. Jonathan was born in Trumbull Co. March 22, 1822; he remained with his parents until he was 23 years of age. He was united in marriage, March 13, 1845, to Miss Sophia Randall, who was a daughter of Isaac and Patience (Hill) Randall ; her father was a native of Vermont, and her mother of Connecticut. She was born in New York May 27, 1826, and came with her parents when they removed to Ohio in 1834; they located in Norton, now Summit Co., where they resided for a number of years ; her mother died in Norton in 1836; her father subsequently returned to New York State, where he died in 1859. Mr.and Mrs. Musser have but one child - Ellen. born Jan. 20, 1849. She was married in November, 1875, to William H. Hanson ; they reside in Wadsworth Township. With the exception of one year, Mr. Musser has been a resident of Granger Township since April, 1851, when he purchased the farm where he now resides. He has 58 acres of fine improved land located on the northern township line. Since his residence in the township, has served as Trustee, and has taken, in former years, an active interest in schools. Mr. and Mrs. Musser are both members of the Disciples' Church of Hinckley. They are genial and hospitable in their manners, and in the community in which they reside are esteemed members of society. NATHANIEL PIERCE, Granger. This gentleman was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., July 22, 1813 ; he is the son of George and Lydia (O'Brien) Pierce. The father was a native of Rhode Island, but when he was a child his parents removed to New York, where they had a large tract of land. While here working to clear up his farm, the father was killed by a falling tree. There were two children in the family at the time of his death - George and

Polly. George was married in Rensselaer Co., and resided there during his lifetime. He was a prominent and much-esteemed man and was the Recorder of Rensselaer County for a number of years; besides this he held other civil and military positions - he having been a soldier of the war of 1812 ; he was the parent of nine children, Nathaniel being the only one now living. Nathaniel was raised on a farm, and his education is such as could be obtained in the common schools of that day. When about 16 years of age he purchased four stands of bees. By care and attention these so inereased that,in a few years, he had become quite noted as a bee-raiser. During his entire life, when circumstances permitted, he has handled bees, and the same degree of success has always attended his efforts; he has also been a very successful wool-grower. At 22 years of age he had obtained by his own exertions about 400 head of sheep. In 1834, he came to Ohio, and traveled over a considerable portion of the State, when he returned to his native State. In 1837,he again came to Ohio, bringing with him a number of finesheep which he readily disposed of in Licking Co., where he had stopped ; he remained in this county some time, being variously employed ; he was for the period of three years employed by an Eastern company to purchase wool for them. During this time he traveled over great portions of the State and purchased large quantities of wool. In 1840, he came to this county, and, on the 28th of October, the following year, was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Spencer, a native | of Granger Township, where she was born Oct. 1,1821. She was the only child of Thomas and Hannah (Phelps) Spencer, both of whom were natives of Connecticut, from which State they moved to Ontario Co., N. Y. They were married in Ontario Co, and removed from there to this county in 1818, which they ever afterward made their home. Mr. Spencer was a man whom every one respected and looked up to, and in his lifetime did much to advance the religious and educational interests of Granger Township. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce now own and reside upon the old Spencer homestead, which consists of 127 acres of well-improved land. They are the parents of two sons - George S. and Jeffrie S. Mr. Pierce is liberal in his views ; his rule has ever been to support men and measures, and not parties; he acts inde- pendent of sects and denominations, and has always endeavored to throw his influence in whatever direction he thought it would accomplish the most good.

HENRY M. REID, farmer ; P. O. Remson's Corners; is a native of Granger Township, where he was born in 1834. His father was Harris Reid, a native of Connecticut, born in 1795 ; his mother was Sally Spencer. She was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., in 1800. They were married in Canandaigua, and came to Ohio about 1828, first locating near Sandusky, where they remained about three years. They then removed to Granger Township, and were residents of the township for many years. His fathers death occurred in March, 1866 ; his mother is still living with a daughter in Hinckley Township. Our subject's early life was passed upon his father's farm. He was married to Miss Persis Treeman April 15, 1857. She was born Dec. 28, 1834, and is a daughter of John M. and Betsey (Hatch) Treeman, old residents of Granger Township. He was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., July 12, 1811; and came with his parents to Granger in 1818. She was a native of Berkshire Co., Mass., where she was born Dec. 24, 1811, and came with her parents to Granger Township in 1833. They were married in Granger, and first located on a farm on the Granger and Medina Road, where they resided for fourteen years. They then removed to the Remson Tract, where Mr. Treeman first purchased 104 acres, and afterward added to the original purchase until he had 210 at the time of his death, which occurred April 23, 1875. His wife still resides upon the old homestead with her daughter Persis. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Reid remained in Granger Township about nine years, then removed to Michigan. After a residence of four years there, they returned to Granger Township, where they have since resided. In 1878, they removed to her mother's farm, and have been located there up to the present time. They have two children - Lynn L. and Frank L.

JACOB SPELLMAN, blacksmith, Remson's Corners ; is a native of Greene Co., Penn., where he was born in 1825. His father, Charles Spellman, was a native of Pennsylvania ; his mother, Jane Wells, was born in Summit Co., Ohio. They were married in Ohio, and removed to Pennsylvania, where Jacob was born. In 1834, they returned to Ohio and located in

Wadsworth Township, where they resided for nearly twenty years; then removed to Montville Township, where they were residents until their decease. His father's death occurred in October, 1877, aged 95 years; his mother's in October, 1868. Jacob, at the age of 18, began to learn the blacksmith's trade with his brother Joseph at Wadsworth. He remained with his brother three years, and then went to Bedford, where he worked at his trade for one year ; thence to Montville for one year, and, in 1848, located in Remson's Corners, where he has since been engaged at his trade. He was united in marriage, in June, 1850, to Miss Mary Wiard. She was born in New York in 1829. Her father's name was John ; her mother's maiden name was Julia French. They came to Granger Township in 1847. John died in October, 1867 ; his wife still resides at Remson's Corners. Mr. and Mrs. Spellman have five children - Laura, now the wife of A. Crooks ; they reside in Remson's Corners; John, born July 8, 1854; he was married to Miss Sarah E. Bradley March 17, 1878 ; she is a native of Canada, where she was born Sept. 12,1857. John entered the store of Isaac Whitman, at Remson's Corners, in 1872, and has been engaged there since. He is a popular and obliging clerk, and has added considerable to the large trade now enjoyed by Mr. Whitman. Anson is married to Miss Leonora Straight, and is a resident of the township; Lucia and William are at home. Mr. Spellman is one of Granger's most esteemed citizens. He has served as Constable about fifteen years. In 1862, he enlisted in the 1st Ohio Sharpshooters, and served until the close of the war. As a neighbor, he is kind and obliging, hospitable in every sense of the word, and well worthy of the respect awarded him -by his fellow-townsmen. FAIRFAX R. SMITH, farmer; Remson's Corners ; was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Dec. 10, 1812; he is the son of Fairfax and Abigail (Thayer) Smith, old residents of Montville Township; his father was a native of Massachusetts, and his mother of New York, and were located in Madison Co., previous to their removal to Ohio. Our subject worked upon the farm in Madison Co. until he was 20 years ofage. His father, about this time, desired to come to Ohio, which he did, and bought 260 acres of woodland in Montville Township in the year 1833; returning to New York State he sent out Fairfax R., to clear the land ; the family did not remove until the following spring, in 1834 ; his parents were residents of the township from that time up to their decease, his father's death occurring in 1848, and his mother's about five years subsequent. Our subject, Fairfax R., worked at home upon the farm for three years after he became of age ; he then bought 50 acres of new land, which he cleared, and then disposed of it. In February, 1848, he removed to Granger Township, purchasing 80 acres of land near Remson's Corners, where he at present resides; he has added about 42 acres to the original purchase, making a total of 122 acres, about 40 of which is timbered land; he was married Dec. 10, 1835, in Montville Township,to Miss Desdemona Wilbur, a daughter of Smith and Nancy (Falkner) Wilbur, early settlers of Montville Township ; she was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., in 1818; her father was a native of Massachusetts, and her mother of Rhode Island ; they removed from New York to Ohio, locating in Montville in the spring of 1834 ; her father died in 1861, while on a visit to Michigan, and her mother August, 1876, at the home of her brother, O. F. Wilbur, in Granger Township. Mr. and Mrs Smith have four children living - Halsey R., married to Miss Nancy Crumb, of Hinckley Township, now living in Nebraska, farming: Fairfax W., married to Josephine Simmons, they are living in Granger Township; Polly F., married to John W. King, and living in Nebraska, and Ella V., living at home; a son of Francis B., died at the age of 21 in Granger Township. FRANKLIN SYLVESTER, P. O. Granger. Francis Sylvester, father of the above gentle man,was born Nov. 7, 1798, at Kinderhook (now called Stuyvesant) N. Y. He was the eldest of a family of six children, and, at the death of his father, when he was 12 years of age, he went to live with his grandparents, with whom he remained until 18 years of age, at which time he began learning the wagon-maker's trade, with Mr. Jason Clapp, of Pittsfield, N. Y. He was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Hatch, in 1822, at Barrington, N. Y. He continued to work at his trade in his native State until 1833, when he removed to Granger Township, this county, where he ever afterward resided, working at his trade. He was a man of much more than ordinary intelligence and information, noted for his great conversational powers, kindness of heart, and social qualities. He departed this life May 10, 1878; his wife survives him, and is a resident of Granger Township. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom are now living, the oldest being 56, and the youngest 40 years of age. This family of Sylvesters are descended from a gentleman of that name who came from Holland to America previous to the war of the Revolution, and located in New York. He afterward became a Judge in the "Empire" State, and was well and favorably known throughout the Eastern and New England States. Franklin Sylvester was born in Bristol Ontario Co., N. Y., March 28, 1831. The limited means of his parents and the disadvantages of those early days afforded but a limited education in early life. He began when about 10 years of age to work for the farmers of the neighborhood in which he resided, eagerly accepting any honorable business that promised a reasonable compensation, and carefully hoarding up his hardearned wages. He was always fond of the horse, and, when yet quite a boy, by trading in sheep and cattle, which he had bought with his earnings, found himself the possessor of a fine young horse. He kept on trading and working by the month and day until after he had reached his majority. At 25 years of age, we find him the possessor of the snug little sum of $3,000, which he had accumulated by his own exertions. About this time, he and Mr. R. N. Hickox embarked in the mercantile business in the township, also ran an ashery and dealt quite largely in live stock. He was united in marriage with Miss Eunice M. Reid Oct. 4, 1857. This lady was born in Granger Township, this county, Aug. 4, 1839. She is the daughter of Harris and Sally (Spencer) Reid, who came to the township in a very early day. Since his marriage, Mr. Sylvester has for most part been engaged in real estate transactions, and raising and shipping live stock. For some years past he has paid considerable attention to the raising and breeding of short-horn cattle. His two-year-old bull, * Buckeye State," is one of the best in Northern Ohio ; his short-horn heifer, *Cora Smith, 2d," is a calf of "Cora Smith, 1st," who sold in Kentucky, when 8 months old, for $4,000. He has others of this well-known breed, all of them being registered in the American Herd credit for his endeavors to better the grade of cattle in Granger and adjoining townships. He is a man of broad and liberal views, opposing everything known to be wrong, and favoring everything known to be right. He is, in the fullest sense of the term, a self-made man, and his career has been one of signal success - the elements of which are found in an excellent judgment, a remarkable business tact, an indomitable energy and perseverance, a strict integrity in dealing, and a power (which few men possess) of keeping his own counsels. Through all his pecuniary prosperity, it is but simple justice to say he has been notably magnanimous in the use of a wealth that a propitious Providence has thrown into his hands. His donations for educational, religious and other charitable purposes have been very considerable ; nor have they been confined to Granger Township alone ; many of them are yet unknown in.the community in which he resides. Heowns over 500 acres of well-improved land in Granger Township, and 160 acres in Kansas, which he has obtained by close attention to business, combined with economy and industry. THOMAS H. SYLVESTER, farmer ; P. O. Remson's Corners; is a native of Granger Township, and was born July 28, 1833 ; he is a son of Francis and Cynthia (Hatch) Sylvester, who are mentioned more prominently in other portions of this work. Thomas, at the age of 16, commenced learning. the blacksmith's trade, and after three years' apprenticeship, engaged in the business for himself in Granger Township. where he continued for about fifteen years; he then turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, first renting a farm for two years, and then purchasing one on the Granger road, where he resided for four vears. In April, 1873, he purchased the farm located about onehalf mile east of Remson's Corners, where he still resides; he has 103 acres of land, about 25 of which is timber; his marriage to Miss Nancy Hatch occurred Feb. 13, 1859; she is a daughter of Hoel and Saloma Hatch, who also are mentioned more fully in other parts of the work. Nancy was born in Granger Township April 18, 1839. Their children are as follows: Grove E., Addie M., Fred. E., Edith A. Although young in years, Mr. Sylvester is a prominent and respected citizen of the township. EDWARD TRIFFIT, farmer ; P. O. Remson's Corners ; was born in Geneva, N. Y.,in 1820; his parents were Richard and Sarah (Carnaby) Triffit, both natives of England. Richard was born in Leeds in 1774 ; his wife in Yorkshire Oct. 10, 1784; they were married in England and came to America in 1818, being eight weeks on the passage; they first settled in Geneva, N. Y.,. and from there removed to Castile, Genesee Co. where ,they resided about seven years, they then removed to Bath Township, now in Summit Co. residing there until his death, June 22, 1838; his wife survived him until Nov. 30, 1875, when she died, aged 91 years. They had ten children, seven of whom were buried in England. James, a son born in England and a resident of Bath Township, died about 1863, leaving a wife and one child; Mary, married to Chester Bills and residing in Michigan, died about 1854; Edward is now the only living child; at 19 years of age, he left home and went to learn the carpenter and joiner's trade, which occupation he followed for a number of years in Hudson, Akron and Cleveland. When the land comprising the Remson Tract, in Granger Township, was offered for sale, he purchased 50 acres located on the northern township line, where he now resides; he was married Nov. 18, 1845, to Miss Elizabeth A. Miller, and in August, 1846, removed upon his farm, where he has since resided ; his wife died July 17, 1850, leaving one child, Sarah A., born Nov. 25, 1847, died July 28, 1849 ; he was united in marriage to a second wife, Miss Elsie J. Hatch, Aug. 27, 1851; she was born March 31, 1828, in Granger Township; her parents, Simeon and Bethiah (Taylor) Hatch, were natives of New York and pioneers of Granger Township, locating there about 1824. Their union has been blessed with two children - A melia A., born Feb. 27, 1853, the wife of F. A. Woodruff, who has one child, Ernest; Lauretta B., born Oct. 7, 1860. Mr. Triffit has now 70 acres of improved land all under good cultivation, and adorned with neat outbuildings and a pleasant and elegant residence. He is a prosperous and industrious farmer and an honorable, upright citizen. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church of Granger.

ISAAC WHITMAN, Postmaster and merchant, Remson's Corners ; one of the most prominent business men of Granger Township, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Massachusetts ; was born Oct. 17, 1834. His parents,