Suffield Township (part 12 of 14)

HENRY A. DEMING. farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Rootstown Township, this county, February 23, 1841; son of Gideon Y. and Lucia Deming. The former, a native of Berkshire County, Mass., came to this county about 1828; the latter, a native of Connecticut, came to Hudson in 1820. They were married in Rootsto^yn Township, this county, where they remained until their death, Mr. Deming dying October 25, 1877, his widow January 16, 1884. They were the parents of five children, of whom only Henry A. survives. Our subject was married, August 28, 1865, to Cordelia M. Collins, born in Rootstown Township, this county, February 21, 1846, daughter of Leverett W. and Sarah Collins (both deceased); the former, born in Connecticut in 1811, died in 1867; the latter, a native of New York, died in 1863. To Mr. and Mrs. Deming have been born three children: Minnie C, Bertha L. and Vernon H. The family are all members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Deming, during the late war of the Rebellion, served his country in Company I, One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, from August 4, 1862, until Julv 8, 1865.

ELIAS DRONBERGER (deceased) was born March 3, 1813, in Bedford, Pean. ; son of Henry and Esther Dronberger, natives of Pennsylvania, where they lived until the latter's death. Henry Dronberger was again united in marriage in Pennsylvania, where his second wife died, and he then came to this county, was married the third time, and here died. Our subject was married the first time to Charlotta Chapman, who died in this county; then, on August 1, 1848, he married Isabella L. McCain, born in Mahoning County, Ohio, December 4, 1820, daughter of Robert and Mary McCain, who died in that county. Mr. Dronberger and his second wife had three children: William R. , Melissa J., and Henrietta J., wife of Oliver Apple. Mr. Dronberger was a farmer through life, and at the time of his death, June 28, 1880, owned eighty-seven acres of land where his widow resides. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

THOMAS DUNDON, farmer, P. O. Kootstown, was born in Brimfield Township, this county, November 12, 1825; son of Thomas and Martha Dundon, the former a native of Ireland and w^ho immigrated to this county about 1812; the latter born in Lancaster, Penn., and came with her parents to this couoty. They were here married, and passed the remainder of their lives in this county. Mr. Dundon died in 1831 and his widow, who subsequently married Jacob Miller (since deceased), died in 1864. Our subject was married, March 27, 1852, to Almira Terry, born in Randolph Township, March 13, 1833, daughter of Timothy and Almira Terry, natives of Connecticut, but who settled in Randolph Township in 1822, where they remained until their death, May 6, 1880, and December 17, 1878, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Dundon were born seven children, six now living: James W., Curtis A., Alice L, Harriet A., Charlie and Clarence E. Frank is deceased. Our subject is a painter by trade, which he followed for thirty- eight years. Since that time he has been engaged in farming. He owns forty-seven acres of good land where he and his family reside.

ALMON S. DUNNING, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Rootstown Township, this county, April 12, 1827, a son of Amasa and Polly Dunning, natives of Bridgeport, Conn., who came to this county in 1820 and settled on the farm where our subject now resides, and here died in 1838 and 1866 respectively. Our subject was married December 29, 1847, to Edith A. Holcomb, born April 19, 1829, daughter of William A. and Lydia A, Holcomb, natives of Connecticut, who settled in this county about 1825, where they remained until the latter's death in 1884. Mr. Holcomb resides in Ravenna. Mr. and Mrs. Dunning have two children: Anna E., wife of W. D. Gardner, and Frank A., married to Mattie Alexander. Our subject dealt in iron and steel for several years, but engaged in farming in 1880. He owns 164 acres of land of the old home farm, where he and his family reside. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

ALEXANDER J. ELY (deceased) was born in Ireland, May, 1811, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Ely, who died in the old country. Our subject was married July 16, 1832, to Jane Highland, born in Ireland, April, 1813, a daughter of Robert and Ann Highland, who remained in the old country until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Ely have had seven children, six of whom are now living: Elizabeth (wife of Samuel Hatrick), John T., Caleb S., Mary A. (wife of John Fenton), Alexander G. and Joshua A. William H. is deceased. Our subject was engaged in farming through life, and at his death, June 18, 1883, left 214 acres of good land in this county, and $12,000 in cash. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chux'ch, as is also his widow, who resides on the old homestead, consisting of fifty acres of land.

ELI FIFER, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Butler Township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, December 25, 1833, son of John and Polly Fifer, the former born in Virginia, the latter in Pennsylvania. They were married in Ohio, and settled in Cohimbiana County, but moved to this county about 1854, and here remained until the death of the father, August 14, 1877. The mother is now residing in Edinburg Township. Our subject was married February 13, 1855, to Sarah Shook, born in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio, August 3, 1837, daughter of Philip and Sarah Shook, who first settled in Stark County, but moved to this county about 1838, where they remained until their death He died April 12, 1872, and his widow June 24, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Fifer have had four children, three of whom are now living: Mary C. (wife of J. C. McManus), Cora E. (wife of Charles W. Evert) and Mason G. Judson A. is deceased. Our subject is a shoe-maker by trade, at which he worked twelve years, since when he has been engaged in farming. He owns seventy- five acres of good land, where he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOSEPH FRAZER (deceased) was born in Washington County, Peun., in 1792. In 1823 he was married to Susana Poe, daughter of Andrew Poe, of Beaver County, Penn., and they moved to Jefferson County, Ohio, where they remained some years; then moved to Tuscarawas County and thence to this county in 1832, settling in Rootstown Township on the farm where they both died, Mr, Frazer August 29, 1872, and his widow January 4, 1881. They were the parents of nine children, six of whom are now living: Elizabeth R. (widow of Harrison Sanford), Rusillus P., Rebecca (widow of George Bosworth), Joseph S., Harriet M. and Erastus; the deceased are Thomas, Mathew H. and Maria (widow of Amos Anderson). Our subject was a farmer and followed agricultural pursuits all his life, owning nearly 200 acres of improved land. He and his wife were both members of the Congregational Church.

W. J. GARDNER, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born April 20, 1812, in Nantucket, Mass., son of Isaac and Debra Gardner, the former of whom was lost at sea in 1813. His widow remained in Massachusetts for a great many years, and died in Ohio, April 20, 1858, while on a visit to her son. Our subject was married June 29, 1834, to Lydia C. Ray, born in Nantucket, Mass., October 22, 1812, daughter of Paul and Lois Ray, both of whom died in Massachusetts, the former December 6, 1846, the latter September 19, 1857. To Mr. and Mrs. Gardner have been born three children, two of whom now survive: Annie L., wife of Reuben Russell (deceased), and Isaac W., married to Annie Huber (they reside in Kentucky). George R. is deceased. Our subject followed a sea-faring life for twenty-two years; then came to Ohio, locating in Rootstown, this county, on the farm where he and his family now reside. He owns fifty acres of improved land. With his family he is a member of the Congregational Church.

IRVING W. HALLOCK, farmer, P. O. New MilEord, was born in Portage County, Ohio, January 28, 1840, son of William R. and Julia Hallock, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of Massachusetts, and who came to this county when they were mere children and where the father died in October, 1864. His widow resides in this township. Oar subject was married December 26, 1867, to Eva F. Hewins, born in this county August 4, 1842, daughter of Seth and Elizabeth Hewins, both residing with our subject. Mr. and Mrs. Halloc-k have two children: Maretta E. and Louis M. Our subject has engaged in farming most of his life. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted September 22, 1861, in Company I, First Regiment Ohio Artillery. He participated in several battles, was taken prisoner, and honorably discharged January 27, 1865. Mr. Hallock has filled the offices of Trustee and Assessor of his township with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.

RUCILLUS R. HARTLE, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born near his present home, in Rootstown Township, this county, May 19, 1825, son of Samuel and Polly Hartle, natives of Beaver County, Penn., where they were married and whence they moved to this county about 1812, and here remained until their death. Mr. Hartle died in 1850, and his widow in 1866. Our subject was married March 6, 1851, to Emma J. Likens, born in Mahoning County, Ohio, June 17, 1828, daughter of Thomas and Judy Likens, who settled in this county, and here died. To our subject and wife have been born seven children, five of whom are living: Alice, wife of Davis Smith; Emma A., wife of Marvin Madole; Eva R., wife of Frank Hackman; Grant and

Oeorce T. Helen C. and Willie E. are deceased. Our subject, who has been a farmer through life, owns 100 acres of improved land where he and his family reside.

SAMUEL HATRICK, farmer, P. O. New Milford, was born in England, July 12, 1828, son of James and Jane Hatrick, born in the north of Ireland, where the former died in 1856. Subsequently the widow and her son immigrated to Portage County, Ohio, where she died in 1872. Our subject was married in 1863 to. Elfzabeth Ely, born in Ireland in 1834, daughter of Alexander J. and Jane Ely, the former deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hatrick have had four children, one of whom is living - Alexander. Our subject is a tanner and currier by trade, but for the last twenty years has engaged in farming. He owns sixty-six acres of improved land where he and his family reside.

SAMUEL HERRIFF, farmer, P. O. Kent, was born in Rootstown Township, this county, December 19, 1818, son of John and Susan Herri ff, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Ohio about 1805, and here died. Our subject was married June 5, 1844, to Lydia Hartleroad, born in Pennsylvania, February 17, 1820, daughter of Laurance and Elizabeth Hartleroad, natives of Pennsylvania, who immigrated to Ohio, remaining in this county until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Herriif are the parents of six children, three of whom are now living: Ira L., Ezra and Everet. The deceased are Emma, John E. and Celia E., wife of Ed. Atchison, who was instantly killed by lightning. Our subject, has been a farmer all his life, owns sixty acres of improved land and with the family has lived on his present farm forty-four years. They are among the early pioneers of the county.

JOHN HERRIFF, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Rootstown Township, this county, November 18, 1827, son of Jacob and Catharine Herriff, the former a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, the latter of Lancaster, Penn. They were married in this county, where they settled about 1826, and remained until his death, July 28, 1871. His widow is still living. Our subject is the oldest of the family, consisting of fourteen children, eight of whom are now living: John, Andrew, Susan, Julius, William, Viola, Henrietta and Amelia. Mr. Herriff is a carpenter by trade, but of late years has engaged in farming. He owns nearly fifty-eight acres of improved land where he resides. He is a descendant of one of the old pioneer families, and a pleasant and agreeable gentleman.

GEORGE HIPP, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Europe, March 10, 1818, son of John G. and Anna Hipp, natives of Europe, who came to America in 1832 and first settled in Stark County, Ohio, then moved to this county, where the former died May 10, 1852. His widow moved to this township, and resided with our subject until her death in 1875. George Hipp was married the first time, in 1839, to Christina Ausf ahl, born in Europe, and who came with her parents to this country. She died in 1874, a member of the Reformed Church. By this union was one child - John G., who died in 1853. In 1876 Mr. Hipp married Jacobina Loesch, a widow with two children: Cettie, wife of Benjamin Fox, and Philip Loesch. (She was born in Germany March 20, 1832). Our subject owns seventy-seven acres of good land. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Church.

JOSEPH HOLDEN (deceased) was born in Massachusetts December 14, 1801, son of Levi and Mary Holden, who died in Massachusetts. Our subject came to this county in 1830, and in September of that year was married to Electa Witherell, born in Massachusetts March 23, 1806, daughter of John and Hannah Witherell, who remained in Massachusetts until the former's death in 1814, when his widow came to this county and remained with Mr. and Mrs,

Holden until her death, March 22, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Holden have had ten children, eight of whom are now living: Charles H., John A., Edwin, George W., tVilliam A.., Francis, Emma B. and Gilbert L. The deceased are Joseph D. and Anna E, Our subject was a farmer, and at one time owned 1,000 acres of land in this county, but at the time of his death only the farm where his widow and daughter reside. He died in Rootstown Township August 16, 1879, leaving his family and numerous friends to mourn his loss.

SILAS A. HUNGERFORD, farmer, P. O. New Milford, was born in Independence Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, November 1, 1846, son of Horace and Caroline Hungerford, natives of Ohio and Connecticut respectively, and who married in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, where they lived for a number of years, then moved to this county in 1866, where they remained until Mrs. Hungerford's death, which occurred May 4, 1876, after which Mr. Hungerford married Mrs. Lorinda Wilcox, and now resides in Stowe, Summit Co., Ohio. Our subject was married August 9, 1883, to Mrs. Belle Chapman, born in Stark County, Ohio, December 7, 1853, daughter of Jefferson and Sarah J. Finch, and the widow of Beman Chapman, by whom she had one son - Clyde I. Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Hungerford have one child - Frederic, born June 24, 1884. Our subject has been engaged in farming through life, and owns seventy-seven acres, mostly improved land. He is a F. & A. M. His wife is an adherent of the United Brethren Church.

ADAM KLINE, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Germany September 18, 1818, son of Peter and Barbara Kline, natives of Germany, and who immigrated to America in 1839, settling in Randolph Township, this county, where they remained the rest of their lives. Mr. Kline died in 1867; his wife in 1849. Our subject was married April 6, 1844, to Barbara Knapp, born in Germany in 1824, daughter of Peter Knapp, deceased. To this union have been born the following children: Elizabeth, Barbara, Margaret, Mary, Henry, John and George, living, and Adam and an infant, deceased. Our subject worked on the canal for fifteen years, after which he engaged in farming, an occupation he has since followed. He settled in Rootstown Township, this county, in 1844, and owns 173 acres of improved land, where he and his family reside.

JOHN A. KLINE, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Germany July 3, 1824, son of Peter and Barbara Kline, natives of Germany, and who emigrated to Randolph Township, this county, in 1839, where they lived and died, latter in 1849, former in 1867. Our subject was married in February, 1849, to Barbara Trares, born in Germany June 16, 1828, daughter of Matthias and Elizabeth Trares, both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Kline were born nine children, four now living: John, Henry, Charley and Elizabeth. The deceased are Barbara, Mary, Frank and two infants. Mr. Kline has farmed all his life, and owns 134 acres of good land where he and his family reside. He settled in Rootstown Township, this county, in 1849, and has filled the office of Trustee with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constitiients. The family are members of the Catholic Church.

ROBERT A. MoMANUS, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in this county January 20, 1837, son of Jacob and Fidelia McManus, natives of Ohio, who settled in Rootstown Township, where they lived several years, then moved to Indiana, and there they have resided twenty years. Our subject was married May 29, 1864, to Mary J. Bogue, born in this county July 13, 1842, daughter of Newell and Sallie Bogue, now of Medina County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. McManus are the parents of two children: Henry J., born January 8, 1866,

SAMUEL R. MIX, farmer,' P. O. New Milford, was born in Connecticut, February 23, 1807, son of Josiah and Keziah Mix, natives of Connecticut, where they were married, and whence they came to this county, in 1816, remaining until their death. Josiah Mix was born March 7, 1754, and died May 13, 1845. Mrs. Keziah Mix was born March 25, 1768, died August 8, 1850. She was second wife of Mr. Mix; his first wife, who died in 1802, being Mindwell Rice, sister of his second wife, whose maiden name was Keziah Rice. Our subject was married February 23, 1830, to Jane Case, born in Massachusetts, July 29, 1812, daughter of Gideon and Persis Case, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Mix have had six children, three of whom are living: Ellen, Newell and Miles. The deceased are Persis, Asenath and Phebe. Mrs. Jane Mix died December 19, 1862, andj Mr. Mix was married September 29, 1863, to Tryphena Chapman, born in Rootstown Township, this county, December 29, 1812' daughter of Ephraim and Fannie Chapman, both deceased. She died in November, 1880. Our subject owns fifty acres of land where he lives; he has filled the office of Justice of the Peace of Rootstown Township for three years.

JAMES S. MOXJLTON, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Massachusetts, February 10, .1815, son of Jeremiah and Martha Moulton, natives of Massachusetts, who came to Ohio in 1817, and remained in this county until their death. They were forty -two days on the way from Massachusetts to Ohio, and came in a wagon covered with clapboards, drawn by a team of oxen, arriving in Brimfield November 17, 1817. Jeremiah Moulton died in 1851, his wife in 1845. Our subject married, July 4, 1838, Ann Varnormer, born in Pennsylvania, daughter of Samuel and Ann Varnormer, who remained in Pennsylvania, where they died. Mr. and Mrs. Moulton had five children, three now living: Mary J. (wife of Samuel Stine), Lafayette and Hamer. The deceased are Adelaide (wife of Nelson McManus) and Helen. Mrs. Moulton died June 6, 1884. Mr. Moulton, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns 100 acres of land. He has filled the office of Trustee of his township.

GEORGE NEWMAN, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born at Cleveland, Ohio, September 1, 1843, son of George and Caroline Newman, natives of England, and who immigrated to Cleveland in 1842, where they have remained ever since. Our subject was married October 1, 1864, to Tryphena Gee, born in Sandusky, Ohio, July 26, 1851, daughter of Peter and Lydia Gee, natives of England and Sandusky, Ohio, respectively, and who now reside m Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Newman have three children: Frank, Clara B. and Laura M. Our subject is a molder by trade, but of late years has engaged in farming, and owns 106 acres of improved land where he and his family reside. He was a member of the council of Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Rootstown Township, this county, to remain, in May, 1879, since which time he has been a member of the School Board of his township.

STEPHEN B. PARSONS, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born on the farm where he now resides in Rootstown Township, February 12, 1851; son of John S. and Lucy S. Parsons, natives of Massachusetts; the former born in Northampton, April 6, 1809, the latter in Southampton, January 5, 1810. They were manned in Massachusetts April 26, 1832, and the same year came to this county, where they remained. Their family numbered four children, two of whom are now living: Lucy W., wife of Wells Seymour, and Stephen B. The deceased are John S. and Mary T., the first wife of J. H. Ray (whose sketch appears in this volume). John S. Parsons died February 12, 1878, and hi& widow is now residing on the home farm with our subject and wife. Our subject was married September 27, 1871, to Ellen M. Keed, born in Rootstown Township, this county, January 22, 1853, daughter of Otis and Melissa Reed (former deceased). To our subject and wife have been born four children: Fannie R., John S., Arthur O. and Charlie H. Mr. Parsons has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns considerable real estate. He and his wife and mother are members of the Congregational Church, and are among the first families of the county.

A. M. POWERS, physician, Rootstown, was born in Trumbull, now Mahoning County, Ohio, January 28, 1837; son of James and Rebecca Powers, natives of Trumbull County. After Mahoning County was laid off, it took in that part of Trumbull County where James Powers and family resided, and he was elected the first Sheriff of the new county. In April, 1873, they moved to Rootstown Township, where Mrs. Powers died Avigust 21, 1882. Mr. Powers is still a resident of this township. The subject of our sketch was married the first time in 1858 to Miss Cynthia A. Sherwin, who was born May 3, 1839, in Trumbull County, Ohio. The Doctor, with his wife and three children, came to Rootstown November 10, 1868, where Mrs. Powers died September 11, 1874. He subsequently married. May 10, 1876, Mrs. Sarah L. Barlow, of Rootstown, who was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, March 1, 1843. Our subject is the father of four childi'en, three of whom are now living: Frank R., Harry W. and Jessie A. John E. died June 25, 1875. The Doctor is a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. Has been engaged in the practice of medicine since March 1, 1861, and has won for himself a large share of public patronage. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Royal Arcanum; has been Treasurer of Rootstown Township two years. He has been a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since September, 1855. His first wife was a worthy member of the same church for many years previous to her death. His present wife is an adherent of the Congregational Church.

GEORGE W. PRINDLE, farmer, P. O. New Milford, was born on the farm where he and his family reside, February 23, 1832; son of Gideon Hiram R. and Mary (Williams) Prindle, the former a native of Vermont, born April 18, 1803, and brought to Rootstown Township, this county, in 1807; the latter a native of Pennsylvania, born December 28, 1798, and came to Rootstown Township in 1818. They were married December 16, 1825, ands ettled in Rootstown Township in a very early day, remaining until the father's death, January 28, 1865. The mother now resides with her son, George W. They had two children: Robert R., born October 2, 1826, died September 23, 1838, and George W. Our subject was married, January 2, 1860, to Caroline E. Gurley, born in Rootstown Township, this county, October 15, 1837, daughter of Asher D. and Pamelia Gurley, who settled in this county and remained till her death in July, 1864. To Mr. and Mrs. Prindle have been born five children: Hiram A., Belle E., William G., Blanche F. and Robert G. Mr. Prindle, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 290 acres. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has filled the ofiice of Trustee of his Township.

JAMES H. RAY, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Nantucket, Mass., September 6, 1839; son of Albert and Mary Ray, natives of Massachusetts, who came to Ohio in 1850, settling in Rootstown Township, this county, where the father died July 18, 1883; the mother still resides at Rootstown Center. Our subject was married the first time November 27, 1862, to Mary T. Parsons, born in Rootstown, December 23, 1840, daughter of John S. and Lucy

S. Parsons, natives of Massachusetts. She died September 19, 1869, and January 4, 1870, Mr. Ray married Phebe A., widow of John S. Parsons, by whom she had one child - Jennie S., wife of L. A. Reed, and daughter of Levi and May Beans, who settled in Randolph Township, this county, in a very early day, and where they remained until their death. By this union has been one child - Mary P., born August 25, 1872. Mrs. Ray is a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. Ray owns 180 acres of land.

HORACE REED, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Rootstown, the first white male child born in Rootstown Township, this county, was born near his present home, October 8, 1805, son of Abraham and Silie Reed, natives of Connecticut, who immigrated to Rootstown Township, this county, November, 1804. This was then called the Western Reserve and there we're only two little shanties in the place. Abraham Reed died January 6, 1849, his wife in 1834. Our subject was married May 24, 1826, to Lois E. Baldwin, born in Massachusetts February 7, 1803, daughter of John and Esther Baldwin, natives of Massachusetts, who came to this county in 1811, and remained until their death. Former died April 18, 1845, and latter September 17, 1848. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are the parents of seven children: Melissa E., wife of Edward E. Chapman; Anjanette, wife of Alfred Baldwin; John H., in Nebraska; Edward A., in Tennessee; Cornelius A., present Probate Judge of this county; Horace L., of Mansfield, Ohio, and Julia A. Our subject has engaged in farming all his life, and for about twenty years dealt in stock. He now owns 200 acres of land, but has been possessor of as much as 500 acres at one time. Mr. and Mrs. Reed are a worthy couple and command the love and respect of all who know them. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary nine years ago, and are now the only couple living together in town that were alive at the time of their marriage.

HARVEY O. REED, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Rootstown, this county, June 3, 1856, son of Otis and Laura M. Reed, who were also born in Rootstown Township, the former January 10, 1810, the latter April 17, 1813, They were married September 18, 1832, and settled where our subject resides, and here they remained until the father's death, January 18, 1881. The mother resides on the old homestead. They were the parents of seven children, four now living. Our subject, who is the youngest, was married October 1, 1879, to Emma J. Deming, born in this township October 2, 1855, daughter of Gideon Y. and Lucia Deming, who died October 25, 1877, and January 16, 1884, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Reed had one child - Elsie, born December 23, 1883, died September 28, 1884. Mrs. Reed died December 25, 1883. She was a faithful member of the Congregational Church. Our subject is a farmer by occupation. He is a member of the Congregational Church.

MOSES SAPP, fax-mer, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Cumberland, Md.,. September 3, 1823, son of Jacob and Mary Sapp, natives of Maryland, who came to this county in 1828, remaining until their death. The mother died April 9, 1852, the father January 13, 1868. Our subject was married September 12, 1850, to Fannie Y^oder, born in Wayne County, Ohio, October 3, 1829, and to this union has been born one son - Horton J., born January 18, 1852, and married September 30, 1874, to Laura E. Caris, a native of Franklin Township, this county, born August 12, 1850, daughter of Michael and Julia A. Caris, residing in Ravenna Township. Mr. and Mrs. Horton J. Sapp had twins, born July 30, 1875, one now living named Merton; the other died when four weeks old. Moses Sapp, our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 140 acres of land. He has lived in Rootstown Township fifty-five years.

L. C. SMITH, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, ^vas born in Franklin Township, this county, March 30, 1S34, son of Nahum and Julia Smith, natives of Massachusetts, who came to this county in 1818 and here remained until their death, the mother dying in 1851, the father in 1863. Our subject was married August 23, 1871, to Adaline Betts, born in Deerfiold Township, this county, July 8, 1848. daughter of Matthew Betts. To this union have been born two children: Clyde C, born June 18, 1872, and Ray L., born August 24, 1874. Mr. Smith was engaged in farming until the war of the Rebellion, when he enlisted, August, 1862, in Company F, Forty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till the close of the war. He participated in several severe engagements. After the war he embarked in mercantile business at New Milford, Ohio, then again engaged in farming. He now owns sixty-six acres of land, where he and his family reside.

MARCUS F. SPELMAN, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Granville, Mass., May 31, 1809; son of Festus and Hannah (Dickason) Spelman, who settled in this county October, 1816, and remained through life. Festus Spelman died October 8, 1818, and his widow subsequently married Dr. Belding, and died in^l826, after which Dr. Belding married the Widow Umphrie (both are now deceased). Our subject was married October 6, 1831, to Mary A. Reed, born in Rootstown Township, this county, October 2, 1811, daughter of Abraham and Siley Reed, natives of Connecticut, who immigrated to this township in 1804, where they remained until their death. Mrs. Reed died June 27, 1834, and Mr. Reed then married Drusilla Underwood, who died February 14, 1846, when he married Mrs. Fidelia Goss, who survived him. Mr. and Mrs. Spelman have had six children, three of whom are now living: Comfort A. C, Asa M. and Henry L. The deceased are Henry, Joel R. and Olive A. Our subject first settled in Rootstown Township, this county, in 1819, but subsequently moved to Edinburg Township, where he remained till 1854, when h« I'eturned to Rootstown, and here he and his family now reside. His life work has been teaching, traveling as agent and farming, and by industry and frugality himself and wife have secured a competence for old age. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church, in which he has officiated since 1860 as Deacon, also serving for many years as Sabbath-school Superintendent in Edinburg and Rootstown, and holding various civil offices.

NATHAN TERRY, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Randolph Township, this county. May 3, 1837, son of Timothy and Almira Terry, natives of Connecticut, who settled in Randolph Township, this county, in 1822, where they died, the father May 6, 1880, the mother December 17, 1878. Our subject was married July 25, 1858, to Elvira A. Woolf, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, May 16, 1840, daughter of Samuel Woolf, deceased, and to this union has been born one child - Florence A., wife of Lucius A. Deming, born September 19, 1860. Our subject, who was reared on a farm, owns fifty acres of improved land, where he and his family reside. They are members of the Congregational Church.

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

S. C. WHIPPY was born in Nantucket. Mass., May 18, 1826; daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Green, who died in Massachusetts in 1877 and 1875 respectively. Our subject was married in Massachusetts June 15, 1851, to William S. Whippy, born in Nantucket, Mass., March 28, 1815; son of Josiah B. and Eliza W^hippy, natives of same State, the former of whom died at in 1854. His widow then accompanied her son and his wife to this county, remaining with them until her death in 1865. To Mr. and Mrs. Whippy were born four children, two now living: William F. and Clarence E. The deceased are Susie E. and Eugene. William S. Whippy, like his father, was a ship Captain, and sailed the sea for twenty-five years. After he and his wife came to this county in 1855, he engaged in farming, but at the time of his death, February 10, 1881, was living a retired life. He was- a member of the Congregational Church, as is also his widow.

JOHN WIEDEMANN, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Germany, October 5, 1818, son of Barney and Elizabeth Wiedemann, who remained in Germany, where the former died in 1832, the latter in 1856. Our subject was married March 18, 1841, to Mary M. Speallman, born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, May 27, 1817, daughter of Anthony and Margaret Speallman, who died there in 1847 and 1858 respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Wiedemann have had eight children, five of whom are now living: Emmeline, Margaret, John. Barney and Charles. The deceased ai'e Elizabeth, Abbie and John J. Mr. Wiedemann is a carpenter by trade, and came to Randolph Township, this county, in 1840. He has been engaged in farming for several years and owns seventy acres of good land in Rootstown Township, where he and his family reside. They are members of the Catholic Church.

ASA WOOD, farmer, P. O. NewMilford, was born in Independence Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, August 13, 1821, son of Silas and Phila Wood, natives of New York State and Massachusetts respectively. Silas Wood's parents emigrated from the State of New Y''ork about the year 1809, and settled in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, coming all the way from near Utica, N. Y., by water in a small boat, following the rivers and lakes to Buffalo, on Lake Erie. They traveled by water as far as rivers and lakes would permit, and then would take their boat out of the water and hire it carried by team over land to the next river or lake that lay in their route, and so on until they reached Buffalo; then they came by Lake Erie to Cleveland, Ohio, keeping close to shore all the way, running on shore at night and camping on dry ground; then came up Cuyahoga River by boat to the mouth of Tinker's Creek, in Independence Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Here they settled'and commenced to clear off the heavy timber, so that they might have farms to cultivate. At this time the country was full of Indians, and men when they went out to work took their guns with them to be ready against sudden surprise on part of the Indians, which might happen any moment. Phila W^ood's parents came from Franklin County, Mass., soon after the war of 1812, traveling all the way with horses and wagon. They settled in Independence Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Silas and Phila Wood (the parents of Asa Wood) were married and lived in Independence Township, Cuyahoga County, until the death of Silas Wood, which occurred January 20, 1825. His widow afterward married George Leach, of Northfield Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and lived there until her death, which occurred July 15, 1881. George Leach died February

17, 1870. Asa Wood, our subject, was married June 8, 1841, to Ruby E. Rose, born in the town of Canton, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., August 5, 1822. Her parents, Daniel and Polly Rose (long since deceased), moved from Canton, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., and settled in Bedford Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, in the year 1833, coming all the way with horses and a covered wagon. Asa and Ruby Wood, after they were married, lived in Little York, Northfield Township, Summit Co., Ohio, until April, 1872, when they moved to Rootstown Township," Portage Co., Ohio, purchasing of Rolland Hough the old William Holcomb farm, containing 124 acres, where they still reside. Asa Wood went to California in 1853 gold digging, and returned in 1856, since when he has followed farming ever since. To Asa and Ruby Wood were born four children: Josiah, Maria, Marilla and Frank, all living except Maria, who married Cassius Chamberlin, moved to Cass County, Mo., in 1872, and died February 7, 1873, aged twenty-eight years. Marilla W^ood married Francis Loughery, and at present resides at Marshalltown, Iowa. Frank Wood married Miss Maggie Bohloer, of New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, and at present lives in South Cleveland, Ohio. Josiah Wood lives in Rootstown, Portage Co., Ohio. Asa Wood and wife are members of the United Brethren Church at New Milford.

EDWIN B. BABCOCK, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born March 2, 1811, the first white child born in Hiram Township, this county, son of Simon and Sabina (Tilden) Babcock, and grandson of Simon Babcock, Sr., and Col. Daniel Tilden of the Revolutionary war, who died at the age of eighty-nine, the latter of whom named the township of Hiram, giving a gallon of whisky for the privilege, and being a Freemason he named it after Hiram Abift, the founder of Masonry. He was one of the proprietors of the same. He also christened the stream, Silver Creek, after quenching his thirst and that of his horse in its clear waters. Col. Daniel Tilden was an uncle of Samuel J. Tilden, of New York, and Hon. Daniel R. Tilden, of Cleveland, Ohio, is his grandson. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Babcock, Jr., came to this county in 1809 to occupy lands owned by the latter's father, Col. Tilden, who did not settle here till several years later, though he owned several hundred acres of land here. Simon Babcock, Jr., subsequently went South and was never more heard from. His son, Edwin B., resided with his grandfather, Col. Tilden, in New York for four years, then returned to this county in the fall of 1820 and, purchasing fifty acres of land, began its cultivation. In 1821 he went to live in Shalersville with his mother, remaining with her till her death. She married Elijah Burroughs, and died at Garrettsville February 23, 1836, aged fifty-two years. March 26, 1835, he married Alma, daughter of John Hoskins, one of the early settlers of Shalersville. She was the youngest in a family of twelve children. To our subject and wife were born Helen, wife of William Walker, of Michigan; Christopher G., a prominent resident of Branch County, Mich, (he was twelve successive years a Supervisor in his county); George W., a bridgebuilder, who was killed by falling from a bridge he was constructing in Shelby County, Mo., December 18,1882, aged forty three (left a widow and four children); Horace C, of Shalersville Township, this county; Amelia S. was married to J. W. Gray, died October 11, 1879, aged thirty-six, leaving four children, and Jaynes N., a model farmer of La Grange County, Ind., holds a prominent position in literary circles, serves his township in an official capacity. Mrs. Alma Babcock died February 11, 1846, aged thirty two years, and October 22, 1846, our subject married Amelia B., youngest of the nine children of Asa Crane, and by her he has two children: Sarah, wife of G. L. Horr, and William A., a lawyer of much promise in Cleveland. Mr. Babcock has a fine, well -regulated farm of 500 acres, and also a cultivated farm of over 500 acres in Branch County, Mich. He has conducted a dairy for fifty years. He has served this county several years in the capacity of Coroner, Trustee and Infirmary Director, and was one of the Directors and President of the Eavenna Savings Bank for several years. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he was appointed by the Government to enroll the township, and was afterward chosen by the citizens to fill the quota called for to relieve the township from draft, paid out about $17,000 for substitutes in Cincinnati and Cleveland, and not a man went into the service by draft. Our subject has been a resident of Shalersville Township nearly sixty-three years, and at this date (1885) there is but one person alive who was married when Mr. Babcock arrived in Shalersville, and that person is Alanson Lord, now in his ninety-first year.

COLUMBUS BEARDSLEY was born in Nelson Township, this county, August 1, 1830, son of Clark and Sarah (Sherwood) Beardsley; was united in marriage February 10, 1857, with Miss Eleanor Peirce, daughter of Samuel E. and Betsy Hopkins. By this union there is one son - Willie - a farmer by occupation.

JOHN BONNEY, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born February 24, 1806, in Cornwall, Litchfield Co., Conn., son of John and Orilla (Sherwood) Bonney, who, in 1813, were included with their family in a party of venturesome pioneers, consisting of Deacon B. Sherwood. Wells Clark, David Beardsley and some few others, who immigrated to Ohio. The journey in those days was one of privation and exposure, the experience of our subject's parents being augmented by the presence of a family of seven children. They came via Pittsburgh through Trumbull County, and on the last day out they were overtaken by a rain storm, which compelled them to camp in the woods. John Bonney, Sr., purchased a piece of land, about 200 acres, in Nelson Township, containing a small clearing, fenced with logs, and a log-house and barn (there was a cranberry marsh west of these premises, which, in the dry season, caught fire and destroyed everything in the vicinity, save the buildings), and the following year he died, leaving his widow with eight children to provide for. Upon one occasion the family existed for three days and nights on the milk of one cow and a quantity of soft maple sap, when they were relieved by some lady residents of Windham Township. About this time Bufi"alo was burned by the British, and our subject remembers hearing the cannonading on the lake. Bears, wolves and other wild game were plentiful, and at a hunt participated in by the inhabitants, twenty-five bears, six wolves and smali game in abundance were bagged. When our subject was eighteen years old he assisted his brother in clearing and fencing five acres of the old farm, and that year raised twenty-six bushels of wheat to the acre. Our subject has been twice married, first May 10, 1826, to Anna Brown, who bore him seven children, three of whom are now living: Orpha (wife of O. Brown), Lydia (wife of E. Smith) and Eliza (wife of C. Fish). Mrs. Bonney died in 1873, and in January, 1876, Mr. Bonney married Mrs. Melona Haight {nee Hurd), a widow, who had two children living: Emeline (wife of L Williams) and Addeu Haight. Mr. Bonney has been identified with religious endeavors for fifty years, beinc

HARLAND P. BRADFORD (deceased) was born February 28, 1837, at Newburg, near Cleveland, Ohio, son of Grafton and Sharlane (Rice) Bradford, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in 1832 or 1833, settling near Cleveland. Their family consisted of five children, one son and two daughters now living. Our subject was a soldier in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting in 1861, in Battery I, First Ohio Volunteer Artillery, and serving until 1864, when he was wounded at the siege of Atlanta and larought home. He was married June 11, 1865, to Eliza C. , daughter of Cyrus and Clarissa (Wetmore) Prentiss, by whom he had the following children, all now living: Clifford P., Nellie W., William H. and Edith A. Mr. Bradford, for a time, was partner with B. F. King in the management of the Atlantic Mills. He subsequently disposed of his interest, however, and moved to his farm, where he died in September, 1881. He was a prominent citizen, and a social, genial gentleman. His widow is the daughter of one of the leading merchants of Ravenna, and is an amiable, Christian lady. She occupies the homestead farm.

C. P. COE (deceased) was born May 18, 1801, at East Granville, Mass., son of James and Nancy (Pratt) Coe. His father's family had its origin in England, and mention is made of it in the third volume of Fox's Book of Martyrs, wherein is related the burning at the stake of Roger Coe, of Milford, Suffolk, by order of Queen Mary in 1555. Later it was ascertained that a Robert Coe was the first of the family to emigrate to America, coming in the ship "Francis," John Cutting, Master, in the fall of 1634. He landed in Boston, April 10, 1635, somewhat later than the Massachusetts colony, and settled at Watertown. From the New England records our subject could trace back his pedigree through nine generations. C. P. Coe was twice married, on first occasion February 11, 1823, to Lucinda Cutler, who bore him the following children: Nancy O., Orpha A., Celina E., Eben S., Henry B. and Amy A. Of these Nancy O. married J. W. Gay lord (had four children: Amy M. ; C. C, born February 22, 1851, died December 11, 1853; Charles C, married to Lelia Garfield, who has one child - Mary; and Lillian I.); Mr. Gaylord died August 9, 1883. Ori^ha A. married Dr. E. L. Munger, and died May 21, 1877; Dr. E. L. Munger died in December, 1884; they left one son - Charles A. Celina E. married Malcome McCartey, and died January 5, 1875, leaving one daughter - Cora L., wife of F. W. Fitz. Eben S. married Helen Davis (have four children: Harry L., Frederick E., Florence H. and Clara L.) Henry B., who occupies the home place in this township, was married September 14, 1863, to Annette, daughter of Samuel Goodell, an early settler of this county; (they have no children). Amy A. married John R. See (had one child - Nettie B., born October 24, 1862, died April 21, 1864). Our subject married for his second wife, INIrs. Laura Cunningham, who died May 5, 1884. C. P. Coe died January 31, 1885.

E. M. CRANE, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born June 14, 1810, in Shalersville, this county, son of Simeon and Rachel (Catlin) Crane, natives of Salisbury, Conn., and who came to Ohio in 1801, first settling at Canfield, Trumbull County, having purchased land, and there lived until 1809, when they sold out and came to Shalersville Township, this county, where they passed the remainder of their days. They were the parents of four children, three sons and one daughter, two of whom are now living: Angenetta, widow of Sheldon Farnham, of Trumbull, Ohio, and E. M., our subject. Simeon Crane, previous to coming here, was Overseer of the Connecticut Iron Works, but after his arrival in Ohio he became a farmer. He was a son of Ezra Crane, who came to Ohio in a very early day, and whose family consisted of James, Jeremiah, Martin, Ezra, Belden, Dency, Simeon, Asa, Aaron and Calvin. Our subject has been twice married, on the first occasion July 1, 1835, to Lucinda A., daughter of Charles Streeter, who bore him three sons: Frank C, Auditor of the Lake Shore Kailroad at Cleveland, Ohio, and married to Elena M. Burnett; Charles S., tin and copper-smith in Ravenna Township, this county, married to Laura Sanford; and Seneca L., a resident of Kansas City, married to Addie M. McGowan. The mother of these children died in 1842, and in December, 1843, Mr. Crane married Sylvinia, daughter of Jason Streatoi', by whom he has had sis children: Cassius M., married to Marcella Bennet; Arthur E., married to Ella M. Beardsley ; Frederick J., married to Ella J. Pratt; Ann Jewett, wife of Col. O. C. Risdon, a soldier in the late war of the Rebellion; Clarice L., married to J. S. Tilden, Cashier of First National Bank of Garrettsville, and Elton P. His sons are all merchants. Our subject was Trustee of the first bank established in Garrettsville, and influenced its recharter as a national bank on the suggestion of President Garfield. He has held various towuship offices; was Jifstice of the Peace for fifteen years. Trustee, Assessor, etc., and is looked up to as a citizen whose judgment and opinion should be received with consideration.

SILAS CROCKER, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born April 3, 1799, in Chelsea, Vt, His father, David Crocker, was born in Norwich, New London Co., Conn., March 23, 1760, and came to Ohio in 1828. He was married to Sarah Jones, in New Hampshire, where she died, having blessed him with seven children: Charles, Jesse, Candace, David, Jabez, Silas and James H. Silas Crocker received his education in the country schools. In the spring of 1805 his father's family moved to Lebanon, N. H. , and in 1808 his mother died, the family moved back from New Hampshire to Chelsea, Vt., in 1809, and in 1811 our subject joined the Thompson family at Williamstown, Vt. In the month of February, 1814, the Thompsons started for Ohio, young Silas going with them, and March 18, 1814, they arrived at Shalersville. They came via Buffalo, which at that time had but one house, the city having been destroyed by fire by the British. There were sixteen families in Shalersville when they arrived, and were all living in log-cabins. Streetsboro was yet unknown to settlers, and, together with Freedom Township, served for hunting grounds for a number of years. Mr. Crocker remembers having seen, as a result of a pioneer hunt in Freedom Township, twenty-five dead bears and nine wolves. He remained with the Thompson family until twenty-one years of age, when he began life for himself. He applied himself to his books during evenings, and obtained a practical knowledge of surveying. As the county became settled, he did considerable business in dividing lands and surveying roads. He also worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade for many years. He learned the distilling business, and followed it for three years. In the fall of 1824 Mr. Crocker returned to his native country to visit his relatives, and his expressed satisfaction with the Western country induced them to locate here later. February 4, 1827, our subject was married to Cynthia, daughter of Jonas and Eleanor Goodell, natives of Massachusetts and Vermont respectively, and the parents, of Dianthia. Linda, Carlton, Polly, Cynthia, Samuel, Sophia, George and Frinda. To Mr, and Mrs. Crocker were born two children: Homer, born February 4, 1828, killed by the kick of a horse April 13, 1839, and Sylvia, born August 10, 1835, married December 6, 1857, to Lyman T. Hine, and died of consumption June 28, 1860. Mr. Hine has one son, Horace L. , born February 26, 1859, who has lived with his grandfather, our subject, since he was three years old. He is an energetic young man, full of pluck and lionesty, and ere long will be the possessor of a fair estate, the result of Mr. Crocker's labors. It is for him that our subject has inserted a portrait of himself and wife in the History of Portage County, and he will assuredly appreciate it as a gift "more precious than gold." Mr. Crocker voted lirst for Monroe, in 1820, for President, and has cast seventeen Presidential votes. He is an enthusiastic Republican. He is an A. F. & A. M. In 1881 he built a barn, doing the carpentering himself, and in 1883 he did the carpentering on a sugar house. He has been one of the Directors of the First National Bank in Ravenna since its organization in 1864. He never used tobacco in any form, and drinks no intoxicating liquor. Silas Crocker's connection with Portage County has been one of lionor and integrity, and coming generations will review his worthy career with sincere gratification.

STODDARD DICKINSON (deceased) was born May 6, 1799, in Southington, Conn,, son of Levi and Levina Dickinson. In 1821 he removed to Ohio, making the journey on foot, and settled in Aurora Township, where he purchased a piece of land. Having established a home, he was married January 28, 1823, to Lucy A., daughter of Abel and Frelove Hine, who bore him eight children: Emma (born December 26, 1823; married December 31, 1840, to S. A. Sutliff, of Connecticut; died September 22, 1864; was mother of nine children, five of whom are still living: Altha, Alice, Mary, Seth and Frank); Janet (born June 29, 1826; died January 28, 1830); Adelaide (born February 10, 1830; married March 17, 1856, to L. H. Colton, of Michigan, where they still reside; have two children: Allen L. and Mary); Ursula (born October 18, 1831; married March 17, 1856, to M. D. Holcomb, of Shalersville, Ohio; died September 26, 1869; was mother of six children, two of whom are still living: Inez M. and Pearl M.); Allen (born March 26, 1834; enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in the autumn of 1861; was a member of Company F, Fortysecond Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; died July 17, 1863); Truman B. (born June 14, 1837; married January 24, 1859, to Jane P. Tuttle, of Freedom, Ohio; have two children: Mertilla C. and Clifford T. He served six years as Overseer of the Portage County Poor, and has acted as agent of the Ohio Farmers' Insurance Company for the past four years, residing on the old homestead farm in Shalersville Township); Ansel E. (born May 21, 1845; married March 5, 1873, to Ella Arnold, of Kansas, where they now reside; have three children: Eda A., Walter E. and an infant); George W. (born February 22, 1847; married February 22, 1876, to Delia Spencer, of Shalersville, Ohio). The subject of this sketch moved to Shalersville Township, this county, in the spring of 1826, where he resided with Abel Hine one year. He then purchased a piece of land two miles south of Shalersville Center, which he cleared and made his home until the spring of 1859, when he moved to a farm one mile south of Shalersville Center, where he died March 15, 1872, and where his widow now resides with her son, George W.

ADAM DIETZ, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born July 20, 1820, in Germany; son of Ferdinand Dietz, a vineyard proprietor and experienced horticulturist in that country. Our subject emigrated to America in 1842. and in October, 1844, was married to Miss Elizabeth Yale. By this union there are three children: Frederick, Elizabeth, wife of J. Rosa (have three children: Elmer, John and James), and Louisa, wife of L. Peck, all being among the leading families of Shalersville Township. Our subject is a careful farmer, and from his abundance enjoys the life of a retired gentleman. His farm is located in the western part of the township, and is under lease.

Jonas was born in Warwick, Mass. , married to Eleanor Ayer in Vei-mont, and emigrated to Ohio in 1815, with a family of eight children, Mr. Goodell having visited this State one year previous^and purchased a farm. He then returned to Massachusetts after contracting for the erection of a cabin, for which the consideration was $60. One child was born to Jonas and Eleanor Goodell after their advent here, and of their family of nine children, but three are now living: Cynthia, wife of Silas Crocker; Frinda, wife of T. J. Newcomb; and George. Our subject was married August 21, 1840, to Julia A., daughter of AVinthrop Dodge, by whom he had ten children: Ellen S., married August 27, 1861, to Charles K. Pierce, of Massachusetts, and who came to Ohio in 1857 (had three children: Louisa A., Hattie L., deceased, and Cora E.); George N., married to Jennie Spray; Julia A., wife of Eber N. Stocking; Harriet; Lucy, wife of William M. Dudley; Linda C. ; Bion; Jonas L. (deceased); Samuel C. (deceased); and Ezra B. (deceased). Mrs. Goodell died in February, 1879. Our subject, having divided the farm among his children, resides with Mr. Pierce, and is esteemed as a public- spirited citizen.

PETER KIMES, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born March 17, 1818, in Harmony, Butler Co., Penn., son of John and Polly (Blair) Kimes, the latter of whom was a daughter of John Blair, a native of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. John Kimes came to Ohio, with a family of eight children, in 1833, and purchased land in Shalersville Township. They were the parents of the following children: Henry, Martha (wife of Mr. Southers), Amos (deceased), John (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased wife of Mr. Lowery), Peter, David and Thomas. Our subject was united in marriage in 18-49, with Sophia, youngest of the three children born to Mrs. Doty, now a widow and a native of New Jersey. By this union there are four children: Amy (wife of F. D. Gray), Emerson B., Estella and Ada (wife of F. E. Armstrong. Mr. Kimes owns nearly 500 acres of land, well improved, watered and with fine barns, etc., etc. He is one of the substantial, enterprising farmers of this township.

AMOS J. KIMES, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born March 28, 1853, in Shalersville, this county, son of John and Mary (Doughty) Kimes. natives of Pennsylvania and New York, respectively, whose parents were of English origin. They came to Ohio in 1830, and settled upon a tract of land in Shalersville Township, now occupied by our subject, descending to him from John Kimes, his grandfather, the original purchaser. John and Mary Kimes were the parents of the following children: Cornelia E., Alma L., Lucy, Mary and Amos J. Cornelia E. married, in 1868, Henry Hentz, who was born May 16, 1845. in Messina, N. Y., son of Peter and Mary Hentz, and came to this county when but twelve years of age, and lived with Mr. S. S. Coller. In 1861, though but sixteen years of age, he responded to his country's call, and enlisted in the Forty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, under Gen. Garfield, who, upon one occasion, during a long march, rested the boy by carrying his knapsack. He was through all the skirmishes and battles from Middle Creek, Ky., to Jackson, Miss., and returned home an honored soldier. Mr. and Mrs. Hentz have three children: John H., Birdie M., and Emerson K. Alma L. was first married to W. H. Whartield, by whom she had one son - Willie R. Her husband died in 1876, and she married in 1879 Mr. Drummonds. Lucy is the wife of Thomas Lowery. IMary is the wife of H. Swallow, and resides in Peoria, 111.; they have one child - Nettie. Mrs. John Kimes died February 10, 1858, and John Kimes died December 20, 1876, leaving to their children a fine estate in this county, lying along the Cuyahoga River. Amos J., the subject of this sketch, was married November 26, 1879, to Hattie L., daughter of Sawyer Irish, and by this union has been born one son - John S.

JOHN W. McCOMB, Superintendent of the Poor, P. O. Eavenna, was born Mai'cb 26, 1833, in Ohio, son of John and Nancy (Dawson) McComb, natives of Lancaster, Penn., who were the parents of ten children, seven of whom are now living: John W., William, Nancy (wife of H. Tuttle), N. N. (who enlisted in the Union Army during the war of the Kebellion, remained till the close, and came out without a scratch), Wilbur, Anna (married to A. B. Christie, Principal of Convoy College, Van "Wert Co., Ohio, whei'e she is also Assistant), and Sarah (wife of B. Godard, a silver-plater in Charlestown, this county). Our subject's parents immigrated to this county in 18-11, and settled in Edinburg Township, where the father died. Their previous home stood on the State line between Ohio and Pennsylvania, and when our subject was born (in Ohio), his father, though not away from home, was in Pennsylvania. John W. McComb was married January 24, 1861, to Emily L., daughter of James and Hira (Kneelan) Crane. By this union is born one child - Ray W., a young man at present attending Ravenna High School. Mrs, McComb died March 8, 1885. March 1, 1878, our subject was appointed Superintendent of the Poor by the County Infirmary Directors, and still retains that position. He has been proprietor of a saw-mill. At the time of the breakingout of the war, his brother William was a resident of the South, whei'e his effects were confiscated, and he himself impressed into the Rebel Army. While at Fort Scott he deserted to the Union lines, where he was identified by Ashley Crane, a cousin of our subject's late wife, and who was then in the Northern Army, and sent to this county.

BURTON PECK, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born September 13, 1831, in Ellsworth, Litchfield Co., Conn., son of Elmer and Alma (Stone) Peck, and grandson of Bennoni Peck, who was killed in after years by a threshing machine. Elmer Peck came to Ohio at an early day, accompanying his parents, but became discouraged and returned to Connecticut, assuming the charge of the home farm there. Subsequently, however, he returned to Ohio, where he purchased lands. Our subject, the only child of his parents now living, was married May 28, 1854, to Rilla, daughter of Edwin and Nancy Chapin. By this union there are two children: Charles W. (married to Hattie Hinmon) and Nellie M. P. Mr. Peck resides on the home farm, which is under a high degree of cultivation and improvement.

MRS. M. H. PECK, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Streetsboro, this county, October 17, 1842, daughter of Samuel and Clarice Hurlburt, natives of New Jersey and Connecticut, respectively, and who came to Ohio in an early day and settled in Streetsboro Township. Our subject was married February 12, 1862, to W. Peck, by whom she had two children: Hurlburt (born April 25, 1868, and who assists his mother in the charge of the farm) and Avis (born November 8, 1866, a teacher, and who is a young lady of rare promise and a comfort to her mother). Mrs. Peck resides with her family on a farm of sixty acres in Shalersville Township, which is well regulated, managed and improved.

CHARLES R. SAGE, general merchant, P. O. Mantua Station, was born June 9, 1836, in Freedom Township, this county, son of Roswell and Minerva (Hawley) Sage, natives of Massachusetts, who emigrated to Ohio in 1829 and settled in Freedom Township, where the former still resides. Roswell Sage was twice married, the first occasion in Freedom, this county, to Miss Minerva Hawley, who bore him seven children, six of whom still survive: Harriet, widow of S. S. Hurlbut; Harvey H., of Collinwood. Cuyahoga Co., who is in the hardware business; Charles R. ; Olivia, wife of Eli Tuttle, of Freedom, this county; R. G., in the grocery business in Canton, Stark Co., Ohio; Clarence H. , proprietor of the Mantua House, Mantua Station, Ohio; Dwight, who died in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., Mich., in 1875, leaving a wife and two children. Mrs. Sage dying in 1850, Roswell Sage subsequently married Mrs. Waittie Parshall, by whom he has three children: George, Theodocia and Florence. Our subject was married, January 10, 1877, to Mrs. Cornelia A. Beecher, daughter of Reuben Center. He owns a beautiful farm and residence at the Center of Shalersville Township, this county, where he now resides; also a flourishing store at Mantua Station, which he has successfully conducted since the spring of 1884. He has no children. Mr. Sage is a successful, quiet, unassuming gentleman, and a pleasant one with whom to do business.

B. S. SKIFF, farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born December 30, 1820, in Sheffield Township, Berkshire Co., Mass., son of Benjamin and Martha (Brown) Skiff, who came to Ohio in 1833. They settled in Freedom Township, two miles northwest of the Center, where they resided until the death of the mother, after which the father made his home with his only son living, in Hiram, where he died. Our subject has been twice married; on first occasion to Miss Louise Fuller, who died without issue; and on second occasion to Mrs. Sarah H. (Wolcott) Everett. At the beginning of the war Mrs. Skiff (then Mrs. Everett) was a resident of Missouri, where her husband enlisted, in 1861, and died in the service. She then removed to Ohio with her two children, Francis and Zuella (deceased September 13, 1884), settled in Shalersville Township, this county, and married as above stated. Our subject, who is an enterprising farmer, is the owner of a well-improved farm here, which he carries on with the help of his step- son. He is a F. & A. M.

A. L. TOMSON, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born August 80, 1839, on the farm he now occupies in Shalersville Township, this county, son of James C. and Eliza (Marvin) Tomson, natives of Williamstown, Vt., and who were the parents of five children: Martin L., married to Mary Edget; Almon L., our subject; James A., married to Lucy Leonard; Phineas B., unmarried; and Emma E. , wife of Charles Leete. James C. Tomson came to Ohio in 1813, and after remaining one year in Cuyahoga County, removed to Shalersville Township, this county, where he remained until his death in 1866. Eliza, wife of James C. Tomson, was born in Shalersville, September 12, 1816, daughter of Leelon Marvin, and died February 28, 1885. Our subject was married, June 6, 1865, to Sarah M., daughter of Ephraim J. Proctor, by whom he has three children: James C, Almon L., Jr., and Arthur. Mr. Tomson has filled the offices of Trustee and Assessor several years, and Justice of the Peace five years. He is a leading citizen, occupying the old home farm.

ALANSON G. AVERY, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in New York City, December 14, 1810, son of Reuben and Rachel (Baldwin) Avery, natives of Greenwich and Danbury, Conn., respectively, and who settled in Aurora Township, this county, in 1815. His maternal grandfather was Samuel Baldwin, one of the pioneers of Aurora. Reuben Avery first settled at what is now known as Union Station, but subsequently removed to the farm now occupied by his son Reuben, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived until his death. He was twice married, first to Rachel Baldwin, who bore him six children: Malvina, wife of E. S. Harmon; Alanson G. ; Caroline; Eebecca, wife of Newman Squires (deceased); James (deceased) and Orlando (deceased). His second marriage was with Mrs. Corinne (Lewis) Faxon, widow of Isaac D. Faxon. By this union there were six children: Amelia, wife of M. Stanton; Minerva (deceased) wife of Julius Olds; Henry; Augustus; Eeuben; and Betsey, wife of A. Babcock. Our subject was reared and lived in Aurora Township, this county, until 1839, when he settled on his present farm, all of which he has cleared and improved himself. He has been thrice married. His first marriage, in 1836, was with Deborah, daughter of Elijah Blair, of Mantua Township, this county. He next married, in 1846, Jane, daughter of Daniel Leonard, of Jefferson County, N. Y., and by this union there were three children: Floyd (deceased), Itta (deceased) and Jane. His last marriage, in 1854, was with Melissa Kich, daughter of a pioneer of Streetsboro, and to this union were born two children: Anna and George. Mr. Avery is one of the leading farmers of Streetsboro Township. He has filled the office of Town ship Trustee several terms. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.

HOWAllD BURROUGHS, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Shalersville, this county, December 13, 1830, son of Simon and Lucy (Green) Burroughs, the former, a native of Alsted, N. H. , latter of Bethel, Vt. They were parents of the following children: Alamanda, wife of Albert Doolittle; Dudley; Annice, wife of Elias Musser; Howard; George and Henry, twins. Simon Burroughs settled in Shalersville in 1818, cleared and improved a farm on which he resided seventeen years, when he removed to Streetsboro and settled on the farm now owned by Horace Doolittle, which he also cleared and improved and where he liv^ed and died in 1864, in his seventy-fifth year, and his widow in 1873 at the age of seventy-nine. Both were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Joel Burroughs, a farmer of Alsted, N. H. , and his maternal grandfather was Araasa Green, a farmer of Bethel, Vt. Howard Burroughs was reared in Streetsboro, and educated in the common schools. From the time he was twenty- one years until twenty-nine he worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade, and then engaged in farming, which he has followed ever since. He was married March 10, 1859, to Sophronia, daughter of Daniel and Matilda (Morse) Bliss, of Kent, by whom he has five childi'en: Harry, Cora, Lura, Rilla and Fred. Mr. Burroughs and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has served his township as Trustee three terms. In politics he is a Democrat.

EDWIN CACKLER, farmer, P. O. Kent, was born in Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio, April 10, 1824, and' is a son of Christian and Theresa (Nighman) Cackler (see sketch of C. C. Cackler, Franklin Township). His paternal grandfather, Christian Cackler, a native of Pennsylvania, settled in Hudson, Ohio, in 1804, and his maternal grandfather, Adam Nighman, a native of Maryland, settled in Franklin Township, this county, in 1809. Our subject was reared in Franklin Township, where he received a limited education in the common schools. He was married February 11, 1847, to Mary J., daughter of Oliver and Mary (Jerrils) Crosby, of Shalersville, who settled there about 1825, and were from New York. Her maternal grandfather was John Jerrils, a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Mr. Cackler and wife are members of the Disciples Church, of Kent. In politics he is a Democrat.

JACOB CACKLER, farmer, P. O. Kent, was born in Franklin Township, this county, October 3, 1828, and is a son of Christian and Theresa (Nighman) Cackler (see sketch of C. C. Cackler, Franklin Township). He was reared in Franklin Township, this county, where he received a limited education in the common schools. He was married September 27, 1849, to Cordelia A., daughter of Oliver and Mary Crosby, of Shalersville, by whom he had five children: Mary A., wife of S. Fuller; Almond; Kate, wife of P. H. Fishel; Kittie, deceased, and Belle, deceased. Mr. Cackler is a worthy citizen of Streetsboro. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.

WILLIAM COWLEY, farmer, P. O. Earlville, was born in Lincolnshire, England, April 27, 1815, son of William and Charlotte (James) Cowley. He was reared on a farm in his native town, and when twenty-one years of age emigrated to the United States, landing in New York City in the spring of 1836, without a copper in his pocket. He then went up the Hudson to Albany and walked from there to Stockbridge, Mass., where he worked in a stone quarry one summer, and the following winter went to Philadelphia, following the same occupation there until the next spring, when he moved to Lee, Mass. , and worked by the month as a farm hand up to the fall of 1838. He then came to Ohio, and in the winter of 1838-39 worked on the Miami Canal from Defiance to Cincinnati. In April, 1839, he settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, a mile south of the Center, living there some five years, when he settled on his present farm, now comprising 482 acres, most of which he cleared and improved. Mr. Cowley has been twice married, on first occasion May 4, 1844, to Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Betsey (Green) Olin, of Streetsboro, this county, by whom he had nine children: Heniy B., William, Betsey (deceased), Eliza (wife of Levi Raber), Harriet (deceased), Albert, Ida, Emma (wife of Thomas Elliman) and Joseph J. January 8, 1867, our subject married his present wife, Chloe, daughter of Timothy and Frances (Rathburn) Brockway, of Trumbull County, Ohio, who were among the first settlers of Hartford, in that county. Mr. Cowley is one of the leading farmers and a representative citizen of Streetsboro Township. In politics he is a Democrat.

ALBERT DOOLITTLE, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in New Milford, Susquehanna Co., Penn., October 7, 1806, son of Benjamin and Fanny (Ward) Doolittle, natives of Cheshire, New Haven Co., Conn., and Roxbury, Litchfield Co., Conn., respectively, and who settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, in 1825, on the farm now owned by our subject. They were the parents of the following children: Nelson; Albert; George, deceased; Henry, deceased; Lydia, wife of E. F. Mason; William, deceased; Polly J., deceased; Theodora B., deceased, and Eloisa, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Doolittle were members of the Disciples Church. He was Justice of the Peace of Streetsboro two terms, and was a representative pioneer, one of the first in Streetsboro Township, and for several years was land agent for the original owners of the township. He died in September, 1849, in his seventy-ninth year, his wife having preceded him April 27, 1845, at the age of sixty-five. Our subject has resided in Streetsboro Township, this county, since 1825. He assisted in clearing his father's farm as well as several others in the vicinity, and also helped form many of the early roads. He was married December 22, 1836, to Alamanda, daughter of Simon and Lucy (Green) Burroughs, who settled here in 1818, the former a native of Walpole, N. H., the latter of Bethel, Vt. The issue of this marriage is four children: Charles R. ; Augusta, wife of N. S. Olin; Horace A., and Lucy A., wife of Charles E. Harmon. Mr. Doolittle has served his township as Justice of the Peace one term and in other minor offices. In politics he is a Republican.

CHARLES R. DOOLITTLE, farmer and cheese manufacturer, Streetsboro, was born in Streetsboro, this county, August 31, 1837; a son of Albert and Alamanda (Burroughs) Doolittle. His paternal grandfather was Benjamin Doolittle, a native of Connecticut, who settled in Streetsboro in 1825, and his maternal grandfather was Simon Burroughs, a native of Walpole, N. H., who settled in Shalersville, this county, in 1818, and later in Streetsboro. Our subject was reared in Streetsboro, and educated in the high schools of Kent and Shalersville, this county. He was married February 10, 1864, to Adelaide, daughter of Samuel and Mercy (Seymour) Olin, of Streetsboro, this county, by whom he has had three children: Clarence S., Addie M. (deceased) and Mettie. Mr. Doolittle has always been occupied in farming, and has resided on his present farm since 1883. Since 1870 he has (in company with his father) engaged in the manufacture of butter and cheese. He has filled nearly all the minor offices of Streetsboro Township, and is now serving his third term as Infirmary Director of this county. In politics he is a stanch Republican. He is one of the enterprising farmers and business men, and is a worthy citizen of Streetsboro.

LUCIUS O. ELDRIDGE, farmer, P. O. Streetsborougb, was born on the farm where he now resides, August 10, 1843, and is a son of Daniel and Mary A. (Mason) Eldridge, who had three children: Merrick E., Mary A., wife of Joseph Lindsey, and Lucius O. His father came to Aurora Township, this county, from Buffalo, N. Y. , about 1820, and afterward settled in Streetsboro on the farm now owned by L. O. Eldridge, which he cleared and improved, and where he resided until his death. He died in 1879, at the age of seventynine years. The subject of this sketch was reared on the old homestead, where he has always resided. He participated in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting, August 10,' 1862, in the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery, serving until June 20. 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He was married September 29, 1869, to Augusta, daughter of George W. and Tryphena (Wilson) Barrett, of Streetsboro, by whom he has two children: Clarence and Clayton. In politics Mr. Eldridge is a Republican. He is one of the enterprising farmers of this township.

JAMES FILLMORE, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt., July 14, 1817; son of John and Huldah (Whitmore) Fillmore, former of whom died when our subject was but four years of age. James Fillmore was then reared by his uncle, Asher Seward, of Jefferson County, N. Y. , with whom he remained until seventeen years of age. He then worked by the month on a farm for one man until he was twenty-two years old, at $10 per month. Mr. Fillmore maiTied, on the first occasion, January 1, 1840, Juliette E., daughter of Ezra Nutting, of Henderson, Jefferson Co., N. Y. His second wife was Sophia Myers, daughter of Stephen Myers, of Streetsboro, by whom he had one child - Dyer V. By his third wife, Rachel E. Likers, of Streetsboro, he had three children: One deceased in infancy, Luther U. and Lucia M., wife of Adelbert Pierce. His present wife was Mrs. Louisa French, nee Tucker, by whom he has one child - Gracie L. In 1840 Mr. Fillmore came to Streetsboro Township, this county, aad purchased fifteen acres of wild land, where he lived three years, and then bought thirty-five acres now owned by Curtis C. Singletary. In 1860 he settled in the southwest part of the township, where he still resides. He has been elected to the office of Township Trustee two terms; in politics he is a Republican.

LYNN HAWKINS, farmer, P. O. Hudson, Summit County, was born in Streetsboro. this county, November 3, 1843; and is a son of Jesse G. and Sally (Hubbell) Hawkins, who were the parents of eight children: Mary, wife of Z. Snow; Delia, wife of A. S. Cannon: Lewis; Lucy, wife of G. N. Wheeler; Louisa (deceased); Crayton; Lynn and Lillie, latter the wife of Sebastian Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse G. Hawkins settled in 1840 on the farm now occupied by our subject, part of which they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died, the father in 1850, at the age of sixty, and the mother in 1877, aged seventy-tive years. Our subject was reai'ed on the old homestead, where he now resides, and was married March 11, 1873, to Addie, daughter of Orris and Sally (Blair) Leach, of Twinsburg, by whom he had one child - Guy (deceased). Mr. Hawkins is an enterprising, public-spirited citizen; in politics he is a Democrat.

WILLIAM S. HILL, retired farmer, Streetsboro,waB born in Guilford, New Haven Co., Conn., April 19, 1810, son of William and Lucy (Scovill) Hill. William Hill, Sr. , was also a native of Guilford, and a son of Thomas Hill, whose father, Thomas Hill, Sr. , was originally from England. His wife was a grandniece of Gen. James Wolfe, who was killed on the Plains of Abraham, at Quebec, Canada, and a daughter of Israel Scovill, a native of Guilford, Conn. Our subject was reared in his native town until ten years of age, when he was thrown on his own resources. The succeeding ten years of his life were spent on the sea, starting in the capacity of cabin boy and ending as Second Officer. He then went to Wallingford, Conn., and worked as an assistant at the carpenter's bench until he learned the trade. He has been twice married, first, September 29, 1831, to Ruth A., daughter of Isaac and Ruth (Rice) Page, of Wallingford, Conn. By this union there were three children: William H., Isaac P. and Elizabeth A. (latter deceased). April '21, 1844, he married his present wife, Asenath A., daughter of William and Eleanor (Wood) La Du, of Shalersville. His son W^illiam H. married Augusta C. Darling, and has three children: Le Ette A. (wife of Dr. C. A. May), Burdell A. and Henry S. ; and his son Isaac P. married Marion L. Lord, and has three children: William R., Arthur E. and Clayton E. On October 4, 1838, Mr. Hill settled in Streetsboro, locating on a farm on Lot 29, in the northeast part of the township, a part of which he cleared and improved. About 1852 he purchased an addition to his farm of eighty acres, and since 1850 has done a general dairy business in connection with his farming interests. He and his son are also doing quite an extensive business erecting the white bronze monuments (being sole agents in Portage County) at present manufactured in Bridgeport, Conn. ; they erected the first monument of the kind here to the late Henry Peck, of Streetboro, and have already put over 100 of these monuments in the county. Mr. Hill is a member of the Baptist, his wife of the Congregational Church. He is Treasurer of his church; has held the office of Township Trustee. In politics he is a Republican.

SAMUEL W. JENKINS, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., N. Y., March 8, 1828, a son of Samuel and Ursula (Brewster) Jenkins, who settled in Streetsboro, this township, in June, 1837, locating east of the Center on the farm now owned by C. R. Doolittle, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived for many years. Samuel Jenkins, Sr., was a native of Fort Ann, N. Y., and a son of Obiah Jenkins, formerly of Providence, R. I., who was of Welsh descent and a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Ursula, the wife of Samuel Jenkins, Sr., was a native of Middletown, Vt. , and a daughter of Oramel Brewster, of English descent and a tanner and currier by trade. They had seven children: Julia E., wife of Henry Peck; Norman B. ; Evinice, wife of A. W. Hurlburt; Samuel W. ; Martha U., wife of Rev. J. M. Chapman; Lydia, wife of Henry Peabody, and Wilbur A. Our subject, from nine years of age, was reared in Streetsboro, and has always engaged in farming. He assisted in clearing his father's farm, and when twenty-one years of age bought a farm adjoining, most of which he cleared and improved, and where he has always resided, excepting ten years at the Center. He has been twice married; on first occasion, in 1850, to Delia, daughter of Edward and Love (Spencer) Russell, who settled in Brimfield Township, this county, in 1829, and by whom he had two children: Eva, wife of Ransom Richards, and Sumner. October 5, 1870, he was united in marriage with his present wife, Julia, daughter of Alexander and Electa (Power) Wilcox, of Twinsburg. The issue of this union was three children: Stella, Theodore and Albert. Mr Jenkins has held various towmship offices; is one of Streetsboro's representative citizens. In politics he is a Republican.

JAMES T. JUDD, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born on the farm where he now resides in this township, October 20, 1838, son of Orrin and Minerva (Blair) Judd, parents of six children: Cordelia, deceased; Sophronia, wife of L. F. Wyatt; Mary, wife of John Wyatt; Amanda; Watson E., deceased, and James T. Of these Watson E. was in the late war of the Rebellion, serving in the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died of disease contracted in the army after three years' service. The parents of our subject settled in Streetsboro in 1830, coming from Blanford, Conn., and here they cleared and improved the farm now occupied by James T. , and on which they lived the remainder of their days, one of the lirst families to help raise the Baptist standard in Streetsboro, dying in full faith of eternal life. Our subject was reared on the old homestead, and was educated in the common and select schools. He was married January 26, 1864. to Huldah L., daughter of Ananias and Samantha (Squires) Derthick, of Bedford, Ohio, by whom he has five children: Nellie, Carrie, Mertie, Addie and Clayton O. Mr. Judd, wife and three eldest daughters are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.

D. F. McGrREW (deceased) was born in Springfield, Summit Co., Ohio, July 18, 1830, son of William McGrew, an early settler of Streetsboro Township, this county, who cleared and improved a farm here, on which he lived and died. William McGrew was parent of six children: Margaret; D. F. , our subject; Willis, deceased; Delight; Newton, deceased, and William. Our subject was reared in Streetsboro, this county, where he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed all his life. He also conducted a small farm. He was married October 24, 1852, to Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen and Rebecca (Walker) Myers, first settlers of Streetsboro Township, this county. Mrs. McGrew's grandfather, Mr. Myers, was a pioneer of Streetsboro Township, and lived to be one hundred and six years old. To our subject and wife was born one child - Emma C , wife of E. C. Root. Mr. McGrew's father dying when he was but eight years of age, he was thus early thrown upon his own resources, and as a consequence his schooling was very limited, yet at the time of his death he was a man well versed in matters of history and general information. The young came to him for advise and counsel, and the middle-aged found in him a friend and co-worker in all matters pertaining to the elevation and improvement of society. He was a member of the Congregational Church, took an active interest in the Sabbath-school, and for many years was Superintendent, teacher and one of its most earnest workers. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace two terms, and was serving in this office at the time of his death. In politics he was ever a Democrat. Mr. McGrew died July 5, 1878, in his forty-eighth year.

GEORGE D. McGREW\ farmer, P. O. Earlville, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 18, 1838; son of George B. and Susannah (Martin) McGrew, latter of whom died February 29, 1884. She was a daughter of Robert and Mary Martin. George B. McGi'ew was born in Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio, March 6, 1803, son of Archibald and Margaret (Baird) McGrew, natives of Westmoreland County, Penn. He was reared in Springfield (now

Summit County), Ohio, where he lived until thirty years of age, and in 1833 settled in Streetsboro, this county, and cleared and improved the farm now owned by R. H. Peck, where he resided up to 1860, when he settled on his present farm in the southern part of the township, a part of which he also cleared. He was married, February 6, 1838, to Susannah, daughter of Robert and Mary Martin, of Beaver County, Penn., by whom he had ten children: George D., William T., Mary (deceased), Robert M. (deceased), Margaret B., Archibald D., Marcia F., Sarah E., Scott M., Susan D. (Mrs. A. N. Sperry). The father is a prominent member of and a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, with which he has been connected upward of fifty years. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native place, where he has always resided, and was educated in the common and high schools. He served in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting August 9, 1862, in the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery, and was honorably discharged June 16, 1865. He was married, November 18, 1869, to Alvira E., daughter of Samuel and Emily (Newton) Stone, of Tallmadge, Ohio, by whom he has had five children: George B. (deceased), Alvin N., Susan R., Emma D. and Bertha M. Mr. and Mrs. McGrew are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is an ofiScer; he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath-school several terms. Our subject is a member of the G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican.

ORRIN NIGHMAN, farmer, P. O. Earlville, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 10, 1832; son of Frederick and Parmelia (Van) Nigbman, who were the first couple married in Streetsboro. His paternal grandparents were Adam and Betsey Nighman, formerly of Westmoreland County, Penn., and who settled in Franklin Township, this county, in 1809. His maternal grandparents were Absolem and Abigail Van, the former of whom was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Stowe, now in Summit County, Ohio. Our subject was reared in his native town, where he has always resided. He was married, July 2, 1863, to Mary, daughter of Abram B. and Jane M. (Clark) Nash, of Streetsboro, natives of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Mrs. Nighman's paternal grandfather was Jonathan Nash, a native of Great Barrington, Mass., a farmer by occupation, who settled in New Hartford, N. Y., in 1802, but removed to Ohio in 1834, and died in Penfield, Lorain County, January 15, 1838. Her maternal grandfather was Robert Clark, a native of Pennsylvania, and an early settler of Streetsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Nighman have had three childi'en: Gertie L., an infant sou (deceased) and Alvin W. They reside on the old homestead on which his father settled in 1832. Mrs. Nighman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics our subject is a Democrat.

ALONZO E. OLIN, farmer, P. O. Earlville, was born in Perry, N. Y. , May 18, 1820: son of Samuel and Betsey (Green) Olin, who settled in Streetsboro in 1839, where they cleared and improved a farm on which they lived and died (see sketch of N. S. Olin). Our subject came to Streetsboro, this county, with his parents, with whom he remained until he was twenty-three years of age, when he located on the farm now owned and occupied by his brother Elon, where he resided three years. He then settled on the farm where he now lives, most of which he has cleared and improved himself. He was married, October 12, 1812, to Almira B., daughter of Solomon and Hannah (Brown) Squiers, of Perry, N. Y., by whom he has four children living: James, Arthur S., John and Frank, all married; and there are seven grand-children. Mr. Olin is a representative of one of the leading pioneers of Streetsboro Township, his father having at one time owned over 900 aci'es of land here and in Franklin Township, most of which was divided and now owned by his descendants. Mr. Olin ill politics is a Democrat.

NATHANIEL S. OLIN, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Perry, Wyoming Co., N. Y., December 28, 1838; son of Samuel and Mercy (Seymour) Olin, who settled in Streetsboro March. 11, 1839, locating on the farm now occupied bj* our subject, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died. Samuel Olin was a native of Vermont, and a son of Ezra Olin, late of Perry, N. Y. He was twice married, having by his first wife, Betsey Green, eight children: Silas (deceased); Sophia (deceased); Alonzo; Sarah (deceased); Elon; Bethania (deceased); Ezra (deceased); Betsey A., wife of Thomas Price. His second wife was Mercy Seymour, of Genesee County, N. Y., who bore him seven children: Emily L., wife of Dow Pease; Seymour (deceased); Nathaniel S.; Adelaide, wife of C. R. Doolittle; Martha (deceased); Mary (deceased) and Samuel. The subject of this sketch was reared in Streetsboro and educated in the common schools. He was married, December 18, 1861, to Augusta, daughter of Albert and Alamanda (Burroughs) Doolittle, of Streetsboro, by whom he has one child - Albert D. For the past fifteen years Mr. Olin has been a breeder of Shorthorn Durham cattle, and now has a fine herd of twenty-five, all registered in the American Herd Book. At the Ohio State Fair, in 1884, with an entry of five head, he took three first- class premiums, competing with over 200 head of cattle on exhibition from Ohio and other States. He has been President of the Portage County Agricultural Society four years; is a member of the Horticultural Society; the P. of H., and is a F. & A. M. He has held several of the minor township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Olin are members of the Universalist Church.

ENOS PAGE, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Wallingford, Conn., August 3, 1806, a son of Isaac and Ruth (Rice) Page. He was reared iu his native town and settled in 1830 on the farm in Streetsboro where he now resides, which he cleared and improved, and for which he paid $2 per acre. It was then an unbroken wilderness, and his nearest neighbor was Mr. Holcomb, who resided on the farm now owned by C. S. Hannum. Our subject was married November 8, 1832, to Cinderella, daughter of Joseph C. and Rosetta (Griswold) Baldwin, of Atwater Township, this county, by whom there were five children: Sidney, deceased; Eli; Mary, wife of Jefferson Mellen; Slyvanus, deceased, and Alfred. Mr. Page is one of the few pioneers still living in Streetsboro, and is one of its representative citizens. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, with which they have been connected about fifty years. In politics he is a Republican.