Suffield Township (part 8 of 14)

BURT F. COUCH, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, was born in Nelson Township, this county, August 22, 1850, son of Ferris and Antoinette (Johnson) Couch, natives of Lee, Berkshire Co., Mass., and Cornwall, Conn. They were the parents of five children, three of whom attained maturity: Sarah A. (wife of Edward Burk), Emily J. and Burt F. Ferris Couch settled here in 1817, and became very prominent, serving as Sheriff of the county, having been elected in 1854, and in an early day as Captain of the militia. He died August 27, 1881, upon the same farm on which he ate his first meal upon his arrival in town July 25, 1817. His widow died at the same place July 6, 1884. Our subject was married July 25, 1872, to Miss Ella C. McElwain, born in Garrettsville, this county, December 7, 1855. Bv this union there are two children: Myrtle A., born June 24, 1874, and Lela B., born July 10, 1876. Mr. Couch is an enterprising young man, who has always followed the occupation of a farmer. He is now living on his father's old homestead; is a member of Portage Lodge, No. 456, L O. O. F. In politics he is a Republican.

CYRENUS CRAWFORD, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born in Genesee County, N. Y., August 5, 1818; son of Stephen and Rebecca (Carpenter) Crawford, natives of New York, and parents of eight children, all of whom attained maturity, and of whom our subject is the eldest. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Crawford came to Ohio in 1819, residing at Southington for eight years, thence moved to Farmington for one year, and finally settled in Nelson Township. The father died in 1868; the mother was killed in 1844 by being thrown from a buggy. Our subject has resided in Nelson Township since his parents came here, and engaged in farming, in connection with which he has recently gone into the raising of a superior breed of stock. He was united in marriage, August, 1858, with Miss Mary Brown, a native of New I'^ork, and a daughter of Thomas Brown.

BENJAMIN FOWLER, retired farmer, Garrettsville, was born July 25, 1807, in Northumberland County, Penn., and removed when nine years old to Lycoming County, same State, with his parents, James Fowler, born in Northumberland County, Penn., and Ann (Craft) Fowler, born in England, and who came to America at the age of sixteen years. The father was a distiller during early manhood, and later a farmer. He died at the age of seventy -five years, of palsy. He and his wife, who died in 1824, were members of the Presbyterian Church. Their children were eight in number, five of whom are now jiving: Benjamin, Daniel, Deborah, Nancy and Kate. Our subject was educated in the log cabin schoolhouse, and during his short terms in the winters he progressed rapidly. It is a remarkable fact that he mastered every problem in what is now known as " Pike's Arithmetic " in twenty-one days and nights. At seventeen years of age he began labor on a vessel which plied on Baltimore Bay, and there remained five years. In 1829 he rented a large farm along the Susquehanna River, and five years later left there for Trumbull County, Ohio, where he settled among the wolves and other ferocious animals. Here he improved about 114 acres, besides clearing other farms. In 1853 he moved to this county, and settled where he now resides. He owns 175 acres, known as the old " Spencer farm,'' for which he paid $8,000. Since locating here he has made a specialty of stock-raising and dairying; he also continued the cheese-making business, which he had commenced in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1848, but this industry he withdrew from in 1881. While in Trumbull County there were added to his various other duties the operating of a sawmill, and the first threshing machine ever used in that county. At one time he was interested in a banking business at Garrettsville, this county, which proved a loss to him. Our subject married, in 1829, Elizabeth, daughter of John and Abbie (McClow) Shaffer, natives, former of Pennsylvania, latter of New Jersey. To this union were born eleven children, eight of whom are now living: J. Wilson, married to Flora De Lon; Henry M. C. , married to Caroline Bristol, born October 5, 1833, daughter of Lot and Lucy (Towsley) Bristol, natives of Connecticut and early settlers of Portage County (her father died in 1866, leaving two children: Fred and Caroline); they have two children: Ransom and Virginia; Harriet, married, for her second husband, to Oscar Hoskins; Sarah J., married to Fred Bristol; Lorenda, married to Samuel Craig; Cornelius, married to Hannah Missner; John, married to Rosa Doty; Watson, married to George Collins. Mrs. Fowler died in 1874. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which our subject has been closely attached for over forty years. Mr. Fowler cast his first Presidential vote for Andrew Jackson, and has since adhered faithfully to the principles of the Democratic party. The Fowler family are descended from thi'ee brothers who emigrated from England at an early period, and soon after separated. One, Nathan, was married and lived in New York, and his son Benjamin was on board a vessel which remained out of sight of land for three years and six months. He was with George Washington during the Revolutionary struggle. His father was killed in the French and Indian war. Another of the three brothers, Elithan, married and resided in Connecticut; and the third brother, David, married a French woman and settled in Pennsylvania, and from him the race, of which our subject is a member, sprang. The Fowler family as a rule are long lived. Benjamin, the grandfather of our subject, died at the age of one hundred and six years.

OSCAR D. FREEMAN, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born in Fredonia, N. Y., January 20, 1836, son of Joseph and Phebean (Freeman) Freeman, natives of New Y''ork, and to whom six children were born, our subject being the third. Joseph Freeman was a molder by trade, but subsequently adopted the life of a farmer, and is now a resident of Michigan. His wife died in 1843. Oscar D. Freeman was raised in Michigan, where he obtained a common school education and began his career in life as a farmer. In 1862 he removed to this county, and the year following was married to Miss Lavinia Knowlton, a native of Nelson Township, this county. By this union there is oue son - Porter C. During the war of the Rebellion Mr. Freeman enlisted with the 100-days' men in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Guards, was wounded at the battle of Kelley's Bridge and discharged on account of disability. He has served one term each as Township Treasurer and Constable.

COLUMBUS C. FULLER, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born April 23, 1818, on the farm in Nelson Township, this county, which is still his home, and is a son of Jeremiah R. and Hannah B. (Bierce) Fuller, natives of Connecticut, who had a family of five children, two of whom are now living: Chauncey, in Iowa, and Columbus C. Jeremiah R. Fuller came to this county in 1817 and died in 1851; his widow died in February, 1882, aged ninety-two years. Our subject was married, in 1848, to Mary A. Bierce, born in Nelson Townsliip, this county, in 1830, and who has borne him the following children: Harry B., who was highly educated, and was a successful teacher, died at the age of twenty-seven years; William J.; Lucius B. , a graduate of Oberlin College and a theological student, died in his twenty-sixth year; Marcus B., twin brother of Lucius B. , who graduated at the same time and is now a missionary in India; Gerald M.; Columbus C, Jr., and George N. Mr. Fuller has always been a farmer, and for fifteen years has been an extensive breeder of Ayrshire cattle. He is a member of the Congregational Church; has held several of the township offices; in politics he is a Republican.

AMOS F. HANNAH, hotel keeper, NelsoD, was born in Nelson Township, this county, January 3, 1836, the second in a family of four children born to John and Clarissa (Foot) Hannah, natives of Connecticut and Massachusetts, respectively. John Hannah came to Ohio in 1813, lost his wife in 1844, and subsequently married Susan Hannah, who now resides with her step-son; John Hannah died in 1872. Our subject was married, in 1861, to Maria L. Clark, a native of Nelson, who has borne him five children, only two of whom, Archie and Ruby, are living. Mr. Hannah followed the occupation of a farmer until the spring of 1877, when he purchased the " Cascade House," erected in 1868 by H. L. Bancroft, at Nelson Ledges, one of the most romantic spots in northern Ohio, which has become a very popular summer resort, and under Mr. Hannah's able management the business of this hotel has steadily increased.

GEORGE E. HEDGER, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville. was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, May 24, 1837; son of Calvin and Sally (Richards) Hedger, natives of Connecticut and Vermont respectively, and early settlers of Trumbull County, both now deceased. They were the parents of seven children: Amanda, Alonzo, Joseph, Martha, Mary, John and George E. Our subject was brought up on a farm and has been engaged more or less extensively in raising and dealing in thoroughbred cattle. He came to this county in 1859, and on November 7, 1861, was married to Caroline Curtis, who was born June 11, 1837, on the place which has always been her home, daughter of Julius Curtis, who was born in Glastonbury, Conn., December 25, 1797, and who at the age of eighteen removed to Ohio, locating in Geauga County, where he remained five years and then returned to Connecticut. Later Mr. Curtis once more became a resident of Ohio, and in 1822 married Rhoda McCall, who is still living, aged seventy-six, and who bore him four children: Catharine, Ebenezer, Barsheba and Caroline. Mr. Curtis soon after his marriage came to this county, where he died March 6, 1883; he was a prominent stock-dealer and farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Hedger have two children: Walter J. and Susie A. Our subject has served nine years as Justice of the Peace, and has also been Trustee and Assessor of Nelson Township.

JOHN S. HOBART, farmer, P. O. Parkman, Geauga County, was born in New Hampshire, November 25, 1806; son of Benjamin and Mary (Wheeler) Hobart, natives of Massachusetts. Our subject came to Ohio in 1814, and has always been a farmer. He was twice married, on the first occasion, in 1834, to Margaret Moore, who died October 29, 1856, the mother of nine children, as follows: Thomas M., Benjamin E., Mary E., Jefferson R., William W., Marsena, Freedom, Hannah and Marcellus. His second marriage occurred March 1, 1858, with Aurilla C. Alton, born at Warren, Ohio, December 16, 1823, daughter of William and Nancy (Budd) Netterfield, natives of southwestern Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Trumbull County, Ohio. Three children were born to this union: Addison, Allison and John S. Mr. Hobart has been a member of the Congregational Church at Nelson for forty years.

LUMAN C. HOFKINS, farmer, P. . O. Nelson, was born in Cornwall, Conn., May 8, 1820; son of Luman and Anna (Clark) Hopkins, natives of that State, who had a family of six children: Harriet (deceased), Catharine (deceased), Ann, Luman C, Palmer (deceased) and Charlotte. Luman Hopkins came in 1824 to the farm where Luman C. now lives and has always lived, when the latter was four years old. Oar subject received a common school education, and chose the occupation of a farmer, which he has always followed, and for several years has conducted a large dairy. He has been twice married, on the first occasion, in 1844, to Miss Janette L. Sackett, who died in 1847. His second marriage, in April, 1848, was with Eliza Stilson, born in Palmyra Township, this county, June 1(3, 1828. By this union there were six children: Philo, George, Ernest, Nettie, Herbert (deceased) and Arthur. Mr. Hopkins has held the office of Township Trustee several times, also that of Township Treasurer. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for fourteen years.

WILLIAM W. McCALL, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born in Nelson Township, this county, January 13, 1834, son of Joseph and Mary P. (Sherwood) McCall, natives of Connecticut, and parents of five children, who attained maturity. Joseph McCall was born in 1804, came to Ohio in 1820, and for fifty-three years resided on the homestead where he died June 26, 1884. His widow, who survives him, was born September 6, 1812, daughter of Joshua B. and Anna (Bonny) Sherwood, who brought her to Ohio in infancy. Mr. McCall was married October 21, 1856, to Miss Mary A. Knowlton, born in Nelson Township, this county, September 13, 1836. Mrs. McCall was the daughter of James and Isabel Knowlton. James Knowlton, a native of Blandford, Mass., came to Charlestown in this county in 1809, and to Nelson in 1810. Isabel (Nicholson) Knowlton was a native of Canaan, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. McCall were born five children: Jonathan N. (Superintendent of Schools at Ithaca, Mich.), Ella, Almon W. (a gradup,te of Garrettsville High School, and was engaged as Principal of the Girard schools, to assume the duties of this position on Monday, September 8, 1884, but the evening previous was drowned while bathing), Rosa M. and Ernest J. In early life our subject taught school, but subsequently identified himself with agricultural pursuits, and has since continued this occiipation. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church about twenty-five years.

THOMAS MERWIN, local minister, Nelson, was born in Onondaga County, N. Y., July 16, 1816, son of Jesse and Lydia (Ewers) Merwin, natives of New England, and who came to Ohio in 1822, settling in Nelson Township, this county, where the former was the first physician to practice. Our subject received a common school education and began life as a farmer. In 1853 he was ordained a minister of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, in Stark County, Ohio, October 17, and appointed to preach at Nelson, McClintocksburg, Southington and Middlefield. He was obliged to retire, however, on account of his wife's precarious health. He was also called to the pulpit at Pierpont, Ohio, but declined, and at the following annual conference he withdrew from the itinerancy, and since then has held a local membership. He has since given his attention somewhat to his farming interests. Mr. Merwin was twice married. His first wife was Lucy M. Messenger, a native of Windham Township, this county, who died November 17, 1854, aged thirtyfour years and four months^-leaving two children to his care: Matthew A. and Wealtha Almina. His second wife was Mary A. Palm, born in Austintown, Mahoning Co., Ohio, by whom he has one son - John P.

KETCHEL B. PAYNE, farmer, P. O. Parkman, Geauga County, was born in New York, August 18, 1812, son of Solomon J. and Lucretia (Bierce) Payne, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in 1816 and located in this county and township. They were the parents of six children. Solomon J. Payne died at the age of forty-six years; his widow at the age of fifty -eight. Afforded but little opportunity to attend school, the education of our subject has been largely obtained in his intercourse with the world, and through business and social relations. He was married, April 18, 1844, to Mary Jane Chaflfee, born in Vermont, February 7, 1826. They have four children living: Robert K., Benjamin F., MelindaE., wife of Robert Everett, and Solomon. Our subject has always been a farmer, and his ax has helped cut down the forests and to prepare the way for the many pleasant homes that now adorn the county. He has tilled the offices of Treasurer and Constable; for many vears he has been a consistent member of the Congregational Church.

BENJAMIN F. PAYNE, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born May 20, 1851, in Nelson, son of Ketchel B. and Mary Jane (Chaffee) Payne, natives of New York and Vermont respectively. (See sketch of K. B. Payne.) Our subject availed himself of the advantages of a common school education, and has devoted his life to farming, in which he has been pronouncedly successful. He was married September 20, 1871, to Miss Belle Brown, born December 30, 1854, in Parkman, daughter of James and Susan (Hannah) Brown. By this union there is one son - Algernon, born June 8, 1872. Mr. Payne purchased his present farm in 1872, and has a tine herd of Shorthorn cattle. During the spring he engages quite extensively in the manufacture of maple sugar, having an orchard of 800 maple trees. He is regarded as one of the promising young men of the county. He is now serving Nelson Township as Constable.

EBENEZER T. PRENTICE, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born in Onon'- daga County, N. Y., November 29, 1811, son of Salmon and Edna (Sweet) Prentice, also natives of the above county and State, and who were the parents of eight children, of whom Ebenezer T. is the sixth. Our subject was married in Chautauqua County, N. Y., June 15, 1836, to Sarah Vallance, born October 9, 1817, in Dutchess County, N. Y. By this union there are tive children: Samuel, Byron, Charles, Cyrus and Eri (latter deceased). Mr. Prentice has always followed agricultural pursuits, clearing in all three farms. He came to Nelson Township, this county, in 1849, and located the farm on which he now lives. He has served the people as Trustee, and for nearly twenty years has been a F. & A. M.

DUANE E. SHERWOOD, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born on the place where he now resides, November 16, 1854, son of Ebenezer B. and Joanna (McCall) Sherwood, who were the parents of three children: Duane, Laura (now Mrs. Hedden) and Carrie (now Mrs. Mattison). Ebenezer B. Sherwood was a native of Connecticut, and came to Nelson Township, this county, in 1813. He was an energetic, enterprising man, and cleared a large tract of land. He died in 1882, aged seventy-two years. His widow still resides on the old homestead, at the advanced age of sixty-seven years. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools of the district and at Hiram College.

FRANKLIN SMITH, retired farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, was born in Ben nington County, Vt., October 26, 1804. He was married to Alvira White, a native of Connecticut, who bore him two sons and two daughters: Harriet (deceased), Warren, Albert J. and Eleanor, wife of George Combs. Mr. Smith immigrated to Geauga County, Ohio, in .1818, and is one of the oldest pioneers now living of that county. In 1825 he removed to Michigan for four years, and then returned to (jeauga County, Ohio, purchased a large f arm^ upon which he resided for seventeen years, and then came to this county. His wife died, in September, 1880, and be has disposed of bis farm and retired from tbe labors of an active life. He has been an energetic, enterprising man, and was ever considered one of the substantial, practical farmers of Nelson Township. At an early day Mr. Smith became a F. & A. M.

GUSTAVUS P. BACON, farmer, P. O. Palmyra, was born May 29, 1813, in Palmyra Township, this county, on the homestead farm where he now resides, son of William and Polly (Thurber) Bacon, natives of Vermont. William Bacon visited this county in 1800, and after securing his land, returned, as he had come, on foot. In 1802 he came back to Palmyra Township with his family, and was assisted by the Indians in raising a cabin, and here he passed the remainder of his life. Of the ten children born to this pioneer couple but four survive: William R., Gustavus P., Almon T. and Chauncy C. The subject of this sketch was married in Deerfield, October 9, 1836, to Christena Woodward, a native of Pennsylvania. To this union have been born ten children, seven of whom are living: John W., married to Lizzie Burnett, who died leaving four children: John, Charles, Delia and Mary (his second marriage was with Mrs. Mary Hornesby); Emeline L. , wife of William G. Byers; Hiram G., married to Lizzie Craig (their children are Frank and Nellie); Cozzens, married to Josephine Edsall (they reside in Throckmorton County, Tex., have two children: Blanche and Warren): Mary C. ; Martha; and Lodica residing on tbe homestead. Mr. Bacon is the oldest native-born resident of Palmyra Township, this county.

ALVA BALDWIN, farmer, P. O. Palmyra, Portage Co., Ohio, was born in Warren, Litchfield Co., Conn., July 4, 1795, son of John T. and Catherine (McArtbur) Baldwin, natives of Milford, Conn., who came to this county by wagon in 1805, arriving at the farm on July 7. Tbeii's was tbe first wagon that crossed the county, there being but two or three families in the southern part of the township. John T. Baldwin took up eighty acres of land, and after paying for bis land had '$1 left. He and our subject participated in the war of 1812. They went out at Hull's surrender, with the Fourth Division of Ohio Militia under Gen. Wadsworth. Our subject had his father's team, and while at Cleveland they met Gen. Harrison, who employed John T. Baldwin to pick up all the provisions for tbe army be could find. They were out all winter. Soon after the close of that struggle they went to Detroit, and from thence, in 1815, to Toledo with a party of twelve men. The party consisted of Col. McArtbur; Maj. Mansfield, of Atwater; Horatio Day; Lewis Ely and Merrick Ely, of Deerfield; Capt. John T. Baldwin and Alva Baldwin, of Palmyra; Judge King, of Stowe, with some discharged soldiers from Detroit, all on foot, with each a United States knapsack on bis back, well stored with provisions and blankets. There was no settlement at Toledo at that time. John T. Baldwin took up land on Bean Creek, and through his landed possessions became wealthy. Three sons accompanied him from Palmyra to Toledo. He subsequently built a vessel on the Cuyahoga. He died at the age of sixty-three years at Toledo, Ohio, where bis estimable wife bad also departed this life. The youngest son, Marcus, who is a resident of Toledo, and Alva, our subject, are tbe only survivors of their children. The latter returned to the homestead farm in Palmyra Township, this county, where he remained, and is now passing the declining years of his life surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Mr. Baldwin was married in Ravenna, in 1818, to Sally Andrus, daughter of Benjamin Andrus. To this union two children were born: Andrus T., and Lucinda, who died October 4, 1838, at the age of twelve years. Andrus T. was born on the homestead farm in 1820. He has been engaged in various pursuits, and for twelve years was in the hardware trade at Medina and Ravenna. In 1884 he disposed of his business and removed to the homestead to care for and live with his respected parent through the latter part of his existence. He was married November 5, 1839, in Palmyra, to Samantha Daniels, a native of Medway, Mass., born August 29, 1821. She died February 23, 1861, leaving one son - Alvah V., who was born July 2, 1840, was thoroughly educated for a physician and surgeon, and was a graduate of the old and new schools of Cleveland. He was a student of the lamented President Garfield, and was a young man of pronounced ability, and gained a strong hold on the hearts of all who knew him. He was married to Eliza Merwin, who bore him three children, all now living: Ida S., Gustave W. and Clayton R. His widow resides in Palmyra. Andrus T. was married the second time in 1873, the lady being Ella Olmstead, a native of Palmyra. By this union are two children, both now living: John B. and Minnie S.

D. D. CARSON, a member of the firm of Carson & Diver, merchants, Palmyra, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, July 23, 1843, a son of George and Catherine (Gross) Carson, natives of Pennsylvania, who reared a family of ten children, nine of whom are now living: Catherine J., Harriet, Uriah W., David D., Emily M., Elmer, William F., Clara and Ellen. His father, an early pioneer of Berlin, Mahoning Co., Ohio, where he and his estimable wife still reside, has always followed farming as an occupation. He has served as Justice of the Peace for upward of twenty-seven years and at present is Notary Public. The subject of this sketch was married in 1864 to Miss Sarah A. Buck, who died in Union, Mo., in 1880. He was married on second occasion to Sarah A., daughter of John Gross, of Berlin, Ohio. Mr. Carson in 1864 enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving five months, and participated with his regiment in active service at Martinsbtirg, Va. Subsequently Mr. Carson removed to Franklin County, Mo., where for sixteen years he engaged in teaching school and fai-ming. After his return to Berlin he taught school for a time. In the spring of 1883 he formed a partnership with E. J. Shively in mercantile trade at Palmyra. In December of the same year Mr. Shively retired from the concern, and our subject carried it on alone until May, 1884, when G. R. Diver was admitted to the firm. The house carries about $5,000 in general stock and drugs, and has a lucrative trade. Mr. Carson served as Justice of the Peace while a resident of Missouri. He is a F. & A. M., and holds a membership in the K. of P. and I. O. O. F.

SAMUEL A. CHURCH, farmer, P. O. Palmyra, was born on the homestead farm in Palmyra Township, this county, February 16, 1854, and is a grandson of Samuel and Tryphena (Terrell), who settled in Palmyra Township in 1833. His father, James M. Church, was born in Litchfield County, Conn., December 19, 1815; his mother, Phebe (Olmstead) Church, was also a native of Connecticut. They are among the oldest living pioneers of Palmyra Township, parents of four children, all of whom are now living: Anna, wife of W. D. Edwards; "William S. ; Jane, wife of N. K. Goss, and Samuel A. The subject of this sketch, who occupies the homestead, was married in

1876 to Dassie, daughter of Alexander Scott, and a native of Palmyra Township. One son - James Scott - has blessed this union. Mr. Church is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the I. O. O. F. He is one of the leading farmers of the township. Politically he supports the Democratic platform.

WILLIAM C. DAVIS, proprietor of restaurant and billiard room, Diamond, was born in Paris Township, this county, in August, 1844, son of John D. and Margaret (Jones) Davis, and grandson of William Davis, one of the earliest pioneers of Palmyra Township. His father moved from Paris Township to Palmyra Township in 1847, settling on a farm, where he died in February, 1883, aged seventy-one years. The widow, who subsequently married William Edwards, now resides in Alliance. The subject of this sketch, one of eight children, was brought up on the farm, and served an apprenticeship of three years in Cleveland as a stone-cutter. He worked at his trade until he came to this place in the summer of 1880, and, purchasing a lot, built his present residence and billiard room. This was the second building erected in the place, and Mr. Davis has carried on a large and successful business. He was married .'it Cleveland, Ohio, in May, 1872, to Mary, daughter of Silas Betts, of Canfield. Three children have been born to bless this union: Roscoe, Daisy and Gracie, latter of whom died in 1881, aged twenty-three days. Mr. Davis is a man of influence in the community, highly respected by all who know him.

GEORGE R. DIVER, a member of the firm of Carson & Diver, Palmyra, was born in Deerfield Townshii^, this county, September 12, 1865. His father, Orison, was also a native of Deerfield Township, born August 20, 1829, the youngest son of John and Christena (Hartzell) Diver. At the death of his father, Orison Diver accepted his responsibilities, became proprietor of the " Diver House," and attended to the transportation of mails between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. He was twice married, first to Samantha Mowen, who died one year after marriage, leaving one child named Manty, who died at the age of five years and seven months. His second marriage was with Sarah Gross, by whom he had one child - George R., our subject. He was a man of sound moral worth, widely and favorably known. He died September 21, 1877, and his widow is now the wife of D. D. Carson. Our subject received school advantages, and, possessing business ability, engaged in the livery business at Deerfield, this county. This he subsequently disposed of and in May, 1884, formed the present copartnership. The firm carry a general stock of goods, and enjoy a lucrative trade.

E. M. EVANS, Postmaster, Palmyra, is a native of Whales, where he was born in 1837. He emigrated to the United States in July, 1866, and came to Chicago, and on his recovering from a three months' sickness he left for Milwaukee, where he worked at his trade as cabinet-maker until the spring of 1868. He then removed to Arena, Iowa Co., Wis., where he conducted a furniture store. In 1869 he was licensed to preach by the Welsh Baptist Church of Ridgeway, Iowa Co., Wis., where he held membership. In the fall of 1871 he was called to supply the Welsh Baptist Church in the settlement near Oshkosh. Wis. In the spring of 1882 he came to Chicago and held a position in the retail department of A. H. Andrews &Co. In the fall of 1882 the Welsh Baptist Chui'ch of Frostburg, Md. , extended him a call, and he was ordained to the ministry by said church in December, 1883. W^hile in Frostburg he published a volume of his compositions in the Welsh language, including prose and poetry, which volume had an extensive sale, and has been used b}'^ the Welsh Sabbath-schools of the United States for recitations in their anni- versaries and exhibitions. For the sake of arranging his business afifairs in the West, Mr. Evans resigned his charge of the church in Frostburg, and when he was about to depart from his people they presented him with a beautiful gold watch valued at $140. After his visit to Wisconsin he returned to Johnstown, Penn , where he had accepted a call from the Welsh Baptist Church. The church being crippled by a strike of seven months, and the panic of 1873 and 1874, Mr. Evans concluded to accept the call of the Baptist Church of Paris, Portage Co., Ohio. He came to Paris in the fall of 1875, and while there he was invited to Palmyra by the Baptist friends there to reorganize the church and to repair an old church building that had been abandoned for many years. He soon found the two charges and preaching once in Palmyra and twice in Paris every Sabbath too much of a task, so he concluded to I'elinquish his charge of the church in Paris, and in 1877 he opened a drug store in Palmyra and in the eame year he was appointed Postmaster at Palmyra, which position he has acceptably filled since that time. He was without means when he came to this country, but by close economy, integrity and perseverance has accumulated a good home and substantial business. Mr. Evans was married in 1879 to Miss Elizabeth V. Evans, a native of Palmyra, Ohio. Their living children are John V. and Alfred D. Mr. Evans devotes all his spare time to his ministerial duties.

THOMAS EVANS, proprietor of saloon and restaurant, came to Palmyra, this county, in June, 1879, and was engaged in the mines about one year, when he struck a coal shaft and opened a bank which he sold to a profit. Subsequently he opened a saloon, in which business he has since been actively engaged. He erected his present structure in 1882, where he carries a lai'ge stock of liquors, wines, cigars, etc., and has a pool table in connection with his place. He has been successful in this business. Mr. Evans is a native of Wales, where he was born in 1852, and is a son of George and Ellen Evans. He was married in his native land in 1878, to Miss Eliza Griffith, by whom he has thi-ee children: Arthur, David G. and Mary Ellen. He is a member of the K. of P. He numbers among the active business men of this place.

H. H. GILLINGHAM, Superintendent Hutson Coal Company, Diamond, was born in Deerfield Township, this county, November 21, 1856, and is a son of John W. and Mary A. Gillingham, the former a native of Maryland, the latter of Mahoning County, Ohio. They were the parents of six children, all of whom are now living, viz.: Elizabeth, wife of F. J. Powell; Samuel O.; Reuben; Hiram H. ; Delia A. and Charles E. The family settled in Deerfield Township, this county, in 1854, where they have since made their home. The subject of this sketch was married in Deerfield Township in 1880, to Miss May O. Vaughan, a native of Robinson, 111. One son - AVillie D. - has been born to this union. Mr. Gillingham and Mr. Hutson sunk the shaft for the coal bank in August, 1883, since which time Mr. Gillingham has assumed the superintendency, and enjoys an interest in the concern. He is a F. & A. M. As a citizen he is highly esteemed.

WILLIAM JENKINS, M. D., Diamond, was born in Treforest, Wales, in 1852, a son of Thomas and Ann (Jones) Jenkins. His father, who was a clergman, came to the United States in 1863, and after locating at various places he settled in Waterville, N. Y. , where he presides in the pulpit of the Congregational Church. The subject of this sketch was ma)ried in Delaware County, in 1875, to Mary E. Thomas, by whom he has the following children now living: Mary A. and Thomas S. Mr. Jenkins received his collegiate education in the University at Delaware, where he graduated in the class of 1876. He attended two courses of lectures at the Howard University of Boston, Mass., and grad- uated at the Columbus Medical College in 1881. His brother, Dr. Jenkins, of Plain City, Madison Co., Ohio, was his preceptor, from whom he received all the advantages for his studies. He subsequently became assistant to Dr. Hamilton, in the college at Columbus, with whom he was connected until he came to this place in May, 1881. Dr. Jenkins has built up a rapid and increasing practice, and is well established in the hearts of the people and all who know him. He is a consistent member of the Congregational Church; an honored member of the Masonic fraternity.

O. B. MASON, merchant. Diamond, was born in Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio, March 14, 1838, son of Otis and Mary Mason, both deceased. Mr. Mason is the founder of Diamond, being the first business man to locate here in 1880, and is deserving of great credit for his labors in building up and improving the place. He erected the first edifice here, now used as a depot and restaurant, and opened a general stock of goods. In December, 1881, he erected his present structure, where he has since continued doing a successful trade; has also for years been engaged in the lumber business, and beginning life as he did, empty-handed, he is worthy of a place in the pages of history. He was appointed Postmaster in 1881, a position he has filled acceptably to all. Mr. Mason is an ardent supporter of the Republican party. He holds the esteem and friendship of all classes who have learned to appreciate his moral worth. Our subject was married in Marlborough, Ohio, in 1863, to Mary A. , daughter of Samuel Campbell, of Atwater Township, Ohio, by whom he has two living children: Frank, born in June, 1871, and Dawn, born August 21, 1881.

NOBLE MERWIN, farmer, P. O. Diamond, was born in Palmyra Township, this county. May 22, 1853, son of Nathaniel R. and Jane (Hitchcock) Merwin, natives of Connecticut. The parents and grandfather, David Merwin, settled on the farm in 1814, purchasing one section of land, a portion of which they lived to clear, and here they passed honored and useful lives. Nathaniel R. Merwin was twice married. By his first wife, nee Mary A. Stilson, two sons were born: George and David. Of the children born to his second marriage four are living: Eliza (wife of L. Thomas), Lucy (wife of R. Whittlesey), Charles A. and Noble. The subject of this sketch was married in Palmyra Township, in 1873, to Helen Brainerd, of Boardman, Mahoning County. Flora M. and Noble H. are the living issue of this union. Mr. Merwin resides on a portion of the homestead farm, consisting of 150 acres. The family is an outgrowth of pioneer stock, and bears the respected and honored characters of worthy and esteemed parents.

JACOB SCOTT, farmer, P. O. Diamond, one of the oldest native residents of Palmyra Township, was born on the homestead farm in 1831, and is a son of Alexander and Christian (Bean) Scott. His father was a native of Ireland and a son of Robert Scott, who settled in Mifflin County, Penn. , in 1800, where he lived to the close of his life. Alex. Scott is the oldest living pioneer of Palmyra Township, having passed his ninety-first birthday. His estimable wife died in September, 1872, the mother of twelve children, eight of whom are now living: John, Nancy, Mary, Alexander, Robert, Jacob, Roswell and Margaret. The subject of this sketch was first married to Miss Sarah J. McElvey, who died, leaving one child - Sarah J. - wife of A. V. Lewis. He was married on second occasion, in 1865, to Miss Mary A., daughter of William Stewart (deceased), who was born in County Down, Ireland, in November, 1802, immigrated to this country and settled in Palmyra Township, in 1832. In 1837 he married Rebecca Gilbert, and soon after settled on the farm where he and his respected wife passed the remainder of life's journey, and which is still occupied by his children. Mr. Scott's farming lands in Pal- myra Township and in Milton cover 147 acres. In the spring of 1884 he erected his present commodious residence at Diamond. He is a member of the Grange.

EDWARD SEEDHOUSE, proprietor of saloon and restaurant, Palmyra, is a native of England, where he was born in 1833. In 1866 he came to America, and was engaged in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. While there he met and married Sarah Lemm, who died in Pennsylvania. His second marriage was with Nora Anna Stone, by whom he has two sons and two daughters: Joseph, Harriet (wife of William Bailey), William, and Mary A. (wife of Richard Davis). Mr. Seedhouse came to Palmyra in 1882, and opened his present place, where he conducts a prosperous business. As a citizen he sustains a good reputation.

W. G. SMITH, M. D., Palmyra, was born in New Wilmington, Lawrence Co., Penn., July 11, 1854, and is the eldest son of Samuel and Sarah (;6anks) Smith, who were the parents of eight children, all of whom are now living: W^ G., Robert, Ella S., Maggie E., Eddie, Edith, Ida and Samuel A. His father was a farmer and died at New Wilmington, Penn., in 1875. The subject of this sketch received his primary education in his native place, and there served as clerk in the postoffice, and also secured five years' experience in the druo" business. During a greater portion of this time he studied medicine under the direction of Dr. A. C. Pettit. He was sober, industrious and frugal, securing means through his own exertions with which to educate himself. In September, 1875, he entered Miami Medical College, graduating in the class of 1877. In May of the same year he located in Palmyra. Though a stranger without means and in competition with old practitioners, from the first success attended his efforts, and his calls have been continuously increasing, until now he controls the largest practice in and about the township. He is a member of Portage County, Ohio State Medical Societies. Is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Doctor was married, October 26, 1879, to Mary A. Force, born in Palmyra, this county, March 12, 1862, daughter of David and Abigail P. Force, latter of whom died of heart and lung trouble at her residence in Palmyra, February 24, 1885. One child - Willie - is the living issue of this union.

ELIJAH HAWLEY, farmer, P. O. Newton Falls, Trumbull Co., Ohio is the oldest living resident of Paris Township, this county, and was born near his present residence October 11, 1815; son of Chauncy and Mercy (Selby) Hawley. natives of Massachusetts, the former born March 24, 1780, the latter March 24, 1786. Chauncy Hawley was reared and educated in his native State, and there married May 27, 1808. He was a hatter by trade, at which he worked in connection with farming. In 1815 he with his family came to Paris Township, this county, where he resided till his death, which occurred June 17, 1846. His widow died June 18, 1875. Of their six children the following survive: Elijah; Eliza, widow of Joseph Brown; and Urania, wife of M. M. Seymour. Elijah Hawley left home when seventeen years of age and began working at the trade of cabinet-making, but gave it up after three months, and served an apprenticeship at carpentering, at which he worked many years.

In 1842 he married Jane, daughter of Thomas and Anna (Sefton) Stewart, by whom he had six children; five now living: Henry. Miles, Charles, William and George. Our subject at his marriage had but little capital, and his first purchase of land was twelve acres, which he paid for by building a house for Stephen Bingham. The result of his industry is 380 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Hawley was successful in architecture and bridge building, and was the author of a design for a substantial wooden bridge. He has held several township offices; was lirst Assessor of Paris Township. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN" LEONARD (deceased) was born in Mahoning County, Ohio. March 8, 1815; son of George and Margaret (Hoftman) Leonard,/ natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively. George Leonard, who was reared, educated and married in Washington County, Penn., was a farmer and also a carpenter and joiner. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. On coming to Ohio he first settled in Mahoning County, as did his parents. He then moved to Paris Township, this county, in 1832, and here died in the fall of 1843, aged fiftyfive years. His widow died in Michigan in 18(30, aged seventy-four years. Eight of their twelve children survive: Nancy, Henry, Catherine, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Sarah and Hannah. Of these, Joshua and Aaron served through the late war of the Rebellion. John Leonard, the subject of this sketch, was married. September 1, 1835, to Fanny, daughter of James and Susan (Shaflfer) Patterson, natives of eastern Pennsylvania and early settlers of Trumbull County, Ohio. To this union was born one child - Lura L., who died in 1871, aged twenty years. Mi". Leonard died March 1(3, 1885, of heart disease. He was a consistent member of the Congregational Church at Newton Falls. He followed farming, and at his death was owner of 241 acres of good land. He filled several of the township offices of trust.

ROBERT ALEXANDER, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Pennsylvania November 22, 1807; son of James and Elizabeth Alexander, natives of Pennsylvania and Ireland respectively, the latter of whom emigrated to America when nine years of age. They were married in Pennsylvania, and there lived and died. Our subject came to Ohio in 1834, and married Nancy Merriman December 22, 1836. She was born in Randolph Township, this county, July 5, 1817, daughter of Isaac and Esther Merriman, natives of Connecticut, and who located in this county, being among the first settlers, whei-e they remained permanently. Mrs. Merriman died in 1834, and Mr. Merriman subsequently married Harriet Bush, a native of New York State, and who, on the death of her husband in 1841, moved to Pennsylvania, where she now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are the parents of thirteen children, eight of whom survive: Esther, Elizabeth, Lavina, Eliza, Martha, Alice, Clara and Edger. The deceased are Sarah, Charles, Joseph, William and an infant. Our subject is a carpenter and joiner by trade, but of late years has been engaged in fai-ming. He owns fifty-six acres of land where he and his family reside.

a native of New York State, the latter of Connecticut, but who removed to this county in 1815, where they located and remained until the father's death in 1880; the mother is still living. Our subject is a brick mason by trade, and has thus been engaged through life. July 3, 1867, he was married to Mattie Anderson, born May 13, 1845, in Randolph Township, this county, daughter of Caldwell and Rachel Anderson, both deceased, the former November 14, 1883, the latter May 16, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Allen have live children, of whom one only survives - Viola M. , born October 29, 1871. The deceased are Myrtle R., twin infants, and Gertrude D. Mr. and Mrs. Allen are members of Ihe Methodist Church. They own forty -five acres of land in Randolph Township, this county, and a beautiful home where the family resides. During the late war of the Rebellion our subject enlisted in Battery A, First Ohio Light Artillery, and served his country seventeen months.

HIRAM AUSTIN, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., February 2, 1818; son of Cyrenius and Clarissa (Stanly) Austin, natives of Connecticu.t, whence they moved to New York, thence to Portage County, Ohio, February 21, 1821, and here remained until their death. The mother died June 17, 1840, the father who had been a farmer all his life, July 13, 1852. On June 1, 1841, our subject was married to Elizaette A. Sears, born in Randolph Township, this county, February 21, 1820, daughterof Elias and Ruth (Culter) Sears, both deceased, and to this union have been born four children, two now living: Duane S. and Montgomery O. ; also one grand-daughter, Cora E. Hatcher, living with her grandparents. The deceased are Emma E., died April 18, 1864, and Ann Eliza C, died February 7, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Austin are members of the Methodist Church, in which connection he has held the offices of Class-leader, Steward and Trustee. He has tilled the office of Trustee in his town several times. He was elected President of the Building Board of the High School building in Randolph. He owns land in the village of Randolph on which he and his family reside, and projjerty in different parts of the county. He acquired a common school education and taught early in life.

GEORGE AUSTIN, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Suffield Township, this county, August 10, 1826; son of Anthony and Mariana Austin, natives of Connecticut, who immigrated to Ohio about 1809, and who remained in this county until 1853, in which year they moved to Indiana, remaining there until 1865 and then returning to Randolph Township, this county, where they died, the mother in 1869, the father in 1870. Our subject was united in marriage, March 9, 1860, with Sarah Nash, born in Indiana, June 24, 1836, daughter of Calvin and Emily Nash, natives of Ohio, and who moved to Indiana and there remained until their death, in 1853 and 1841 respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Austin have been born five children: Lorenzo G., Theresa E., Cora B., Emmet D. and Eliza E. Mr. Austin, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns seventy-seven and a half aci-es of land where he and his family reside. Mrs. Austin and Lorenzo G. and Theresa E. are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

AARON AUSTIN, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, February 22, 1829, the son of Bissell and Artemesia Austin, natives of New York. Bissell Austin was in the war of 1812, and immediately after that struggle he removed to and settled in this county. Here he and his wife died, aged fifty-five and eighty years respectively. Our subject was united in marriage, November 9, 1867, with Sarah Pendleton, born in Brimfield Township, this county, December 25, 1840, daughter of Hubbard and Betsey Pendleton, natives of Connecticut and Ohio respectively, and who settled in this county in a very early day, and here remained until their death, the father dying in 1857. the mother in 1844 Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life, has bought and sold considerable property and now owns eighteen acres improved land where he and his family reside. He has filled the office of Township Trustee with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.

ALYIN BANCROFT, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, May 19, 1832; son of Aralziamon and Phoebe Bancroft, natives of Granville, Mass., who came to Portage County, Ohio, remaining until 1850, at which time they moved to Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio, where they settled and died, the father in 1872, the mother in 1881. Our subject, was united in marriage, September 28, 1861, with Sarah A. Donnell, born in Randolph Township, this county, January 16, 1844, daughter of A. P. Donnell. Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft are the parents of one child - Jennie L., wife of Henry Brockett. Our subject when twelve years of age started in life for himself with nothing. He traveled all over the West engaging in miscellaneous trade until 1860, when he became associated with his uncle in mercantile business. This he continued for five years when he closed out and engaged in other enterprises for several years, after which he r<^sumed mercantile ventures at Marlboro with I. S. France, with whom he remained until 1878; then he opened a store in Randolph, this county, with S. B. Trescott, and with him remained until 1881, then bought him out, and sold an interest to Albert Stanbaugh, with whom he is now associated under the firm name of Bancroft & Stanbaugh Our subject owns about 200 acres of real estate, forty of which, where he and his family reside, are in Portage County, the remainder being in Iowa.

W. BASSETT, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Connecticut, January 14, 1830, son of Ezra L. and Susan Bassett, natives of Connecticut, who moved to this county about 1833, and remained here until the death of former in 1866; the latter is now nearly ninety-six years of age. Our subject was married December 4, 1860, to Celinda Winchell, born February 19, 1838, in Randolph, daughter of David and Eunice Winchell, natives of Connecticut, who came to this county in a very early day and remained until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Bassett have been born three children, one of whom is now living - Emmett, born May 22, 1877. The deceased are Wilbur, born in 1868, drowned June 16, 1870, and Rosie, born December 22, 1872, died September 4, 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Bassett are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They own thirty-three acres of improved land, on which they reside with their family.

ORLANDO BENTLEY, retired farmer and merchant, Randolph, was born in Berkshire County, Mass., March 9, 1824; son of Caleb and Anna Bentley, the former a native of Massachusetts and a farmer, the latter a native of New York. Thev were married in Massachusetts and moved to New York, where they remained several years, thence went to Ohio, settling in Cuyahoga County, where they remained until their death. Caleb Bentley died August 19, 1835, his widow surviving him until June 27, 1865. On May 7, 1850, our subject was married to Caroline D. Sears, born in Randolph Township, this county, June 26, 1828, daughter of Elias and Ruth Sears. Mr. Sears was a native of Middletown, Conn., and, with his wife, came to Ohio, whei'e they remained till their death. Mr. Sears died March 4, 1840; Mrs. Sears in 1838. Mr. and Mrs. Bentley have been blessed with one child - Charles G., born January 1, 1867, residing at home with his parents. Our subject engaged in carriagemaking vintil he was twenty-foiir years of age, then followed farming for a few years, and finally went into mercantile business, in which he has been engaged most of the time since. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Subordinate Lodge, No. 65, of Ravenna; has tilled the office of Trustee of Randolph for five years at one time, and also at different other times. He owns 120 acres of land and a fine residence in which he and family reside, also town lots. He is living a retired life on his farm.

W. H. BETTES, farmer. P. O. Randolph, was born in Summit County, Ohio, July 10, 1824, son of Silas and Fannie (Ryder) Bettes. Silas Bottes was born in Massachusetts July 16, 1791, and immigrated to Ohio, where he remained until his death, December 31, 1832. His widow then married, in 1834, Fx'ederick Dye, who died in 1855. She next raari'ied S. B. Spellman in 1866, and he, also, died, leaving her a widow for the third time. Our subject was married, June 25, 1856, to Lodema Brockett, born in Randolph Township, this county, December 13, 1829, daughter of Albert and Betsey Brockett, former a native of Connecticut, latter a native of England, Mrs. Brockett died in Portage County,Ohio, August 5, 1843, and Mr. Brockett then married, October 12, 1844, Fannie Ward, who lived only a few days; afterward, in March, 1846, he married Frances Hanson, who is still living. He died February 6, 1878, in Portage County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bettes are parents of four children: Charlie E., born October 23, 1857; Carrie L., born October 2, 1859; Viola L., born October 21, 1866, and Mae A., born October 5. 1868. Mr. Bettes, wife and three eldest children are members of the Disciples Church. Our subject taught school during the early part of his life, his wife being a teacher also. Since then he has engaged in farming. He was in the late war of the Rebellion. Commissioned as First Lieutenant, May 11, 1861, in an independent company of militia, known as the Randolph Guards; enlisted in September, 1861, as a private in the Sixth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry; commissioned as Second Lieutenant in November, and promoted to First Lieutenant in December; resigned commission in April, 1863; was commissioned as Major, August 23, 1863, in the Third Regiment of Militia in Portage County; re-enlisted in the United States service in December, 1864, and was commissioned as First Lieutenant in Company H, One Hundred and Eighty- fourth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. Mr. Bettes was commissioned Justice of the Peace April 25, 1859; re elected January 22, 1866, and again October, 1882. He was Democratic candidate for Representative in 1875, but was defeated; was renominated in 1877, and again defeated by a majority of 250 votes, the rest of the ticket being defeated by 500 and over. In 1879 he was nominated for Probate Judge, and defeated by a small majority. Our subject owns eleven acres of splendid land in this township, where he and his family reside.

FREDERICK BILES, farmer, P. O. Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Germany, September IS, 1820, a son of Frederick and Dora Biles, who first immigrated to Columbiana County, Ohio; afterward moved to Stark County, where they remained until the fathers death in 1842. The mother subsequently moved to Seneca County, Ohio, where she died in 1872. Our subject was married, October 8, 1848, to Elizabeth Frederick, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, January 10, 1828, daughter of David and Charlotte Frederick, who moved to Stark County, where the latter died in 1848, the former August 20, 1883. To this union have been born eleven children, nine of whom survive: David, Jacob, Samantha, Catharine, Eldora, William N., Ada, Delbert and Ona M. Mary and Rebecca J. are deceased. Mr. Biles owns sixtysix acres of first-class land, where he and his family live. He settled in the county in 1860; has met with good success, and is now one of the enterprising farmers of Portage County.

LEWIS M. BLOOMFIELD, farmer and stock -raiser, P. O. Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Bloomfield Townsh'ip, Crawford Co., Penn., December 10, 1815, son of Lewis and Susan Bloomfield, former a native of New Jersey, latter of Fayette County, Penn. They settled in Stark County, Ohio, in 1830, and there remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage, June 7, 1838, with Lydia Ingledue, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1813. To this union were born five children: Alpheus S., Celestine, Thomas M., Susan G. and Ascenath. The mother of these childi-en died December 8, 1876. She was one of the true and noble women of her day, and an exemplary mother. Her death was sadly regretted by a large circle of friends. Our subject married, March 17, 1882, Mrs. Henrietta Hotchkiss, of Meadville, Penn., who died January 1, 1883, after which he married, June 4, 1884, for his third wife, Rachel A. Beans. Our subject has been engaged in farming, stock-raising and dealing, and owns about 240 acres of improved land. He has given each one of his children 11,000, either in land or money. Mr. Bloomfield has filled the office of Township Trustee about seven years. He is a member of the School Board.

JOSEPH C. BRAINERD, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., N. Y., September 25, 1819; son of Joseph and Nancy (Post) Brainerd, natives of Connecticut, former of whom died in New York; latter came to this county. The widow was married to Deacon Jotham Mitchell. She died in this county, he in New York. Our HM)ject was married October 25, 1840, to Lovinna Merriman, boi'n December 29, 1820, died December 30, 1843. After her decease Mr. Brainerd married, July 23, 1844, Elizabeth Clark, born June 2, 1822, in Geauga County, Ohio, daughter of Billings and Caroline Clark (deceased). Our subject engaged in saddle and harness making, afterward in stock-dealing and farming. During the war he and his brother dealt in horses for the Government, since when he has retired. Mr. and Mrs. Brainerd are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He served as Deputy Sheriff of the county for several terms, also as Township Clerk, and held a Notary's commission for about eighteen years. He is the father of two children: Frances L., born October 4, 1841, wife of Capt. S. S. Blackford, of Washington, D. C, and Henry C, born June 28, 1845, now a practicing physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Our subject has a beautiful home in Randolph Township, this county.

JOSIAH BROCKET, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in New Haven, Conn., February 9, 1802, son of Jared and Eunice Brocket, natives of Connecticut, where they remained until their death. Our subject came to this county June 1, 182*9. He was married, October 15, 1828, to Rebecca Raymon, born in Wallingford, Conn., April 19, 1807, daughter of John and Hannah Raymon. Mr. Raymon died in Connecticut, and his widow came to this county and here remained till her death. Mr. and Mrs. Brocket are the parents of eight children, six of whom survive: Susan, widow of Carie Redfield; Belinda, wife of Cyrus Bettice; Lucius; Helen, wife of David Yearien; Lucinda, wife of Lyman Eliot, and Zenas. The deceased are Leman and Norman. Our subject is a mechanic, but has followed farming for several years, and now owns fifty acres of good land. He has filled the office of Trustee of his township. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.

WILLIAM BROCKETT, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Connecticut, June 5, 1824, son of Albert and Betsey Brockett, former a native of Connecticut, born May 28, 1795, latter of English origin, born January 4, 1797. They settled in this county in 1825, and here remained until their death, she dying August 5, 1843. Albert Brockett afterward married, October, 1844, Fan- nie Ward, who died soon after, and on March 31, 1846, he was married to Mrs. Frances M. Hanson, who is still living; he died February 6, 1878. Oar subject was married October 5, 1853, to Celinda Loomis, born in Randolph Township, this county, April 1, 1832, daughter of Harlon and Maria Loomis, the former of whom, a native of Massachusetts, died July 19, 1870; his widow, who still survives, was born in Portage County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Brockett have been born six children, four now living: Seth S., Emma M., Edward W. and Newell W. The deceased were infants. Mr. Brockett, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns 205 acres of improved land on which he and his family reside. Himself and wife are members of the Disciples Church.

ANDREW BRUMBAUGH, farmer, P. O. New Baltimore, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Pennsylvania July 5, 1830. His father came with his parents from Pennsylvania to Stark County, Ohio, in 1810. After he was of age he returned to his native State, and while there he married Catharine Stiffler, and after the birth of our subject they came to Stark County, Ohio, and in April, 1832, they located on Lot 10, in Randolph Township, this county, where they still reside. Here, with hard labor and economy, and suffering the privations incident to pioneer life, they cleared up a large farm and raised a family of thirteen industrious children, viz. : Andrew, Ephraim, Nancy, Jacob, Isaac, Elizabeth, Conrad, Samuel, Mary, Susan, Henry P., Lydia and Eli, all married except the youngfest, who is twenty-six years old. Five of these, viz., Andrew, Ephraim, Isaac, Nancy and Samuel, own and live on farms adjoining the old home farm, and Henry P. and Eli are living with the parents on the old home. Our subject was married March 28, 1857, to Abigail Pontious, born in Stark County, Ohio, July 10, 1828, daughter of Nicholas and Eva Pontious, who came to Stark County, Ohio, from Pennsylvania in a very early day. To Mr. and Mrs. Brumbaugh were born fom" children: Angeline, Sarah A., Louisa and Cyrus. Our subject has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns 122 acres of improved land. He and his wife are members of the Brethren Church. He has filled the office of Trustee of his township for three years.

EPHRAIM BRUMBAUGH, farmer, P. O. New Baltimore, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Randolph Township, this county, IMay 7, 1832; son of Henry and Catharine Brumbaugh," natives of Pennsylvania, and residents of Randolph Township, this county. They reared thirteen children, all now living. Our subject, the next to the eldest of this family, was united in marriage May 19, 1861, with Catharine Zug, born in Lancaster County, Penn., November 6, 1842, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Zug, both now living. Mrs. Brumbaugh died March 5, 1881, and after her death Mr. Brumbaugh was married, April 17, 1884, to Mellie Warner, born in Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio, August 29, 1849, a daughter of Benjamin W. and Catharine Warner, both residing in Stark County. Our subject is the father of seven children, all by his first wife: Elmer, Elmira A., Emma E., Ervin and Hattie, now living, and Edwin and Ellen, deceased. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming and milling, owns thirty-six acres of improved land and a third interest in a saw-mill. He is a member of the German Baptist Church, of which his first wife was also a member; his present wife belongs to the United Brethren denomination. His father resides on the farm where he settled in 1832, when that part of the township was a vast wilderness.

J. R. BUCKMAN, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born on the farm where he now resides in Randolph, May 6, 1836, son of Reuben and Parnell Buckman, natives of Connecticut, and who immigrated to Portage County, Ohio, in

1805. Reuben Buckman was born in 1800, and his wife in 1802. They settled in this county, where they remained till their death, he dying February 7, 1860, his widow September 24, 1883. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom survive, two sons and one daughter. J. R. Buckman, our subject, has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns the undivided half of thirty-two acres, whereon he resides. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and has proved himself to be a good and faithful son. After his father's death he remained at home and cared for his mother until her demise.

CHARLES H. BURNS, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Atwater, Portage Co., Ohio, October 15, 1831, son of John and Betsey Burns, both of whom died in this county, former, who was a native of Virginia, in 1854, latter, a native of Connecticut, in 1850. Our subject was united in marriage December 26, 1858, with Susan Kendrick, born in Brimfield Township, this county, March 16, 1839, daughter of David and Jane Kendrick, former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Ireland, and who both died in Kent, Ohio, the father in 1876, the mother in 1879. To Mr. and Mrs. Burns have been born three children: Raymond C, Ethel and Vactor A. Mr. Burns has been a farmer all his life, and has bought and sold considerable real estate. He is now filling his fourth term as Trustee of this township. He has also been a member of the Board of Education, and these positions he has tilled with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents.

GEORGE CARLILE, farmer, P. O. Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, October 27, 1837, son of Canada and Julia Carlile, respectively natives of Pennsylvania and Trumbull County, Ohio, and who came to this county about 1846, where they remained until the father's death, January 4, 1882; the mother is residing on the home farm. Our subject was married September 15, 1867, to Phidelia Baldwin, born in Portage County, Ohio, February 28, 1844, the daughter of Philemon and Harriet Baldwin, the former of whom was a native of this county, the latter of Vermont. They settled in this county, where Mr. Baldwin died February 9, 1865; his widow now resides in Trumbull County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Carlile have one child - Bernice, born April 8, 1869. Our subject served in the late war of the Rebellion, having enlisted September, 1861, as a private in Company D, Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after his discharge in 1862 he re-enlisted in the Second Ohio Heavy Artillery, in which he served until he was transferred to the Eighth Veteran Invalid Corps, Company B, remaining with this company until he was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company E, Sixth United States Infantry. Mr. Carlile received an honorable discharge October, 1866, Mr. Carlile is' a plasterer by trade, but has been engaged in farming, and owns fifty-six acres of good land where he and his family reside.

J. P. COE, farmer and tile manufacturer, P. O. Randolph, is a native of Randolph Township, Portage Co., Ohio, born April 5, 1821, son of Almon B. and Climena (Spellman) Coe, natives of Massachusetts. Almon B. Coe came to this county in 1811, his wife in 1816, and here remained until bis death in 1853. After his death his widow moved to Wisconsin, where she resides with her daughter. Our subject was married October 22, 1845, to Jane A. Spees, born in Onondaga, N. Y. , March 7, 1824, daughter of Lanson and Harriet Spees, natives of Greene County, N. Y. , and who came to Randolph Township, this county, in 1837, remaining until their death. Mr. Spees died July 19, 1868, his widow, February 13, 1873. Mrs. Coe, our subject's wife, died February 3, 1883. She was a member of the Congregational Church.

To Mr. and Mrs. Coe were born three children: Emma C, wife of Dr. H. C. Brainerd, Almon B. and Charles P. Mr. Coe, who has been engaged in farming all his life, owns seventy acres of improved land. He has tilled the offices of Trustee and Justice of the Peace of his township. He and his son Charles P. are engaged in the manufacture of tile. Mr. Coe has been a member of the Congregational Church for many years.

JOSEPH COLER, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, July 17, 1837, a son of Joseph and Eva Coler, natives of France, who came to America about 1829, and here remained until the death of the mother in 1844, after which the father married a Mrs. Crawford and moved to Illinois, where they remained until their death, he dying in 1865. Our subject was married January 1, 1867, to Elizabeth Moos, who was born in Randolph Township, this county, in April, 1846, a daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Moos, natives of Baden, Germany, who came to this county in 1842, where they remained until the latter' s death. Adam Moos resides in Randolph Township. Mr. and Mrs. Coler are the parents of four children: Albert, Edward, Ira IT. and Mary E. Our subject has been engaged in farming, and owns seventy acres of good land. He enlisted in 1861, in Company D, First Ohio Light Artillery, and served until the close of the war, when he was mustered out. He was in the battle of Shiloh, in the Atlanta campaign, at the battles of Franklin and Nashville, in the siege of Knoxville, and in other engagements. He has filled the office of Trustee of his township. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church.

MARVIN COLLINS, ex-merchant, Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, April 11, 1846, son of Austin and Delight Collins, the former a native of Conway, Mass., the latter of Randolph Township, this county. Austin Collins, who was a farmer, came to Ohio at a very early day and was man-ied at Randolph, where he and his wife located and remained until their death, the former dying November 30, 1881, the latter in October, 1882. Our subject was married September 8, 1868, to Susan A. Gates, born in Illinois in June, 1851, a daughter of Sherman W. and Eleanor C. Gates, who now reside in Michigan. Mrs. Collins is a member of the Disciples Church. Our subject has been engaged in mercantile business most of his life, and owns a beautiful residence where he and his wife now reside. He opened his store in 1869, and sold out last March to O. Bentley. Mr. Collins and wife are a very pleasant couple, and rank among the better class of people of this township.

JOSEPH C. COZENS, farmer, P. O. Marlborough, Stark County, was born in Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio, September 6, 1824, son of William and Martha Cozens, the former of whom was a native of Maryland, the latter of Virginia. They were among the first settlers of Stark County, Ohio, where they remained until their death, he dying in 1841 and she in 1864. Our subject was married October 7, 1860, to Barbara Boston, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 9, 1834, daughter of John and Mary Boston. To Mr. and Mrs. Cozens has been born one child - Ella, born September 10, 1861, now the wife of William Biles, an enterprising and industrious young man, who bids fair to make his mark in the world. Mr. Cozens owns seventy-five acres of improved land where he and his family reside, his daughter and husband residing with him. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They moved to Portage County from Stark County in 1883.

JAMES A. CRAIG, marble cutter P. O. Randolph, was born in Lake County, Ohio, February 14, 1839. His parents, James and Barbara Craig, were natives of Connecticut, and early settlers of Lake County, Ohio, whence they removed to Deerfield Township, this county, where Mrs. Craig died. They were parents of the following children: James A., Jane, Chancy, Charley and Ann. James Craig resides with a son in Deerheld Township, this county, and is in the seventv-fourth year of his age. The subject of this sketch was by trade a machinist. In 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served the ninety days' call; re-enlisted, this time in Company D, Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served through the war. He did active duty at Stone River, where he was wounded in the foot, which disabled him for one year. He was again wounded (in the knee) at Shiloh. and confined to hospital seven months. He recovered in time to participate in the Atlanta campaign, the battles of Nashville, Franklin, Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Cumberland Gap, Pea Ridge, Buzzard's Roost, Crab Apple Orchard, and, on the field where the gallant McPherson fell, he was struck by a shell which for a time rendered him unfit for service. He was also at the storming of Fort Donelson, and was mustered out at San Antonio, Tex., in the fall of 1865. Returning to peaceful pursuits he leased the stone-cutting and marble business which he has carried on in Randolph Township, this county, where he resides. He was man'ied in this township to Miss Lorintha Ward. Their children now living are Rose A., born August 18, 1876; Boyd, born March 9, 1878: and Milly I., born August 9, 1882. Mr. Craig is a member of the .G. A. R.

Z. A. DAVIS, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in New York, February 18, 1819; son of Henry and Lodema D. Davis, natives of New York, and who emigrated to Randolph Township, this county, about 1825. Mrs. Davis died there in 1827, and Mr. Davis then married, for his second wife, Mary Col ton, born in this county; died in 1853. Henry Davis died in Randolph Township in 1851. Our subject, Z. A. Davis, was married, in 1810, to Betsey M. Sears, born in Randolph Township, this county, and after her death Mr. Davis married. May 23, 1852, Caroline D. Anderson, born in New York in 1826. Our subject is the father of six <;hildren, four of whom survive: G. AY., Arthur C, Celestia A. and Darwin B. The deceased are Cassius M., killed by the cars in 1875, and Emmett A., who died in 1871. Mr. Davis has been engaged in farming most of his life, but is now a retired capitalist. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church, and are a highly respected couple. He has been acting Justice of the Peace for the last six years, and is said to control the most property of any man in town.

DAN DIBBLE, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, June 17, 1827, the son of Dan and Mary Dibble, natives of Connecticut, who came to this county in 1818, where they remained until his death (caused by the falling of a tree), October 26, 1827. His widow subsequently married Philetus Hillyer, of Trumbull County, Ohio, and lived m that county until his death, when she returned to Randolph and lived with her son Dan until her demise, August 18, 1870. Our subject was married, November 2, 1847, to Anjenette Rossiter, who was born in Randolph Township, this county, in 1826, and died January 19, 1855. January 19, 1856, Mr. Dibble then married Harriet Winchell, born in Randolph in 1830, a daughter of David and Eunice Winchell, both deceased. Our subject is the father of three children: Giles F., Seymour D. and Mary H., wife of A. D. Hoskins. He has been engaged in farming all his life and owns about 118 acres of improved land, also town property.

ALPHEUS DICKINSON, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Granville, Mass., October 8, 1793; son of Oliver and Lovica Dickinson, who emigrated to Portage County, Ohio, in 1805, the latter of whom died in 1818.

After her death Oliver Dickinson married, for his second wife, Lydia Rose, a sister of his first wife, and who died in 1842. Our subject was married six times. He was united in marriage on first occasion November 15, 1815, with Hannah Sears, born in 1798, died March 15, 1824. His second wife, Percy Roberts, was born April 11, 1801, married October 10, 1824, and lived until April 1, 1826. His third wife, Mary Johnson, was born January 19, 1803, married June 19, 1826, and died March 20, 1832. His fourth wife was Maria A. Curtis, born July 11, 1807, married March 7, 1833, died January 19, 1864. His fifth wife was Martha Sears, born March 20, 1834, married May 18, 1864, died December 26, 1866. These were all maiden ladies. His sixth and last wife was Mrs. Evaline Richmond, born April 3, 1808, married August 28, 1867, died February 13, 1881. Our subject is the father of three sons and three daughters, five of whom are living. Mr. Dickinson was a soldier in the war of 1812, being drafted and mustered into service February 15, 1813, under Lieut. John Redden. Was then marched to Lower Sandusky, where now stands the city of Fremont. He served seventy days, and supplied a substitute by his father's desire to fill balance of time, six months, which debarred him from receiving a pension. He has engaged in farming all his life, and owns at present twenty-three acres of land in Randolph Township, this county, where he and his family reside. He has been a member of the Congregational Church since 4.821, and is one of the oldest citizens in the township.

WALTER J. DICKINSON, merchant, Randolph, was born in Portage County, Ohio, January 27, 1832; son of Alpheus and Mary Dickinson (whose sketch appears in this work). January 28, 1853, our subject was married to Elmina A. Chatfield, who was born in Killingworth, Conn., May 11, 1834, and died July 17, 1882. She was a daughter of Lewis and Rachel Chatfield, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in 1844. settling at Sfcowe, Summit County, where they remained until 1848, when they moved to Randolph Township, this county. January 20, 1884, Mr. Chatfield died, and his widow now resides in Randolph Township, this county. To our subject and wife were born six children, of whom four are now living: Mary E., born July 1, 1856; Alpheus L., born November 17, 1859; Seldon C, born June 5, 1864, and Maria R., born August 20, 1869. The deceased are Lewis J., born December 3, 1853, died March 10, 1855, and Rosa, born August 1, 1858, and died August 8, same year. Our subject has been the proprietor of a general store in Randolph for many years; he filled the position of Postmaster at Randolph from July 1, 1861, until May, 1869. He is a member of the Congregational Church, of which his deceased wife was also a member, they having enlisted in the good cause in January, 1852. Mr. Dickinson has tilled the office of Township Clerk almost continuously since 1855; was a member of the special School Board for four years. He owns about twelve acres of land, on which is a neat house where his family reside with him. He is a useful man in the community in which he lives.

G. W. DODGE, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Nelson, New Hampshire, December 11, 1830, son of William J. and Ann Dodge, who moved to Akron, Ohio, in 1837, and in 1846 to this county, where they remained until the death of "the father December 19, 1882. The mother is a resident of Randolph Township, this county. Our subject was married August 9, 1860, to Minerva Hoskins, daughter of Milo and Polly Hoskins, the former deceased, latter now living. Mr. and Mrs. Dodge have had six children, five of whom are now living: Addie M. , William J., George A., Mabel and Harry. Belle is deceased. Mr. Dodge has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns 103 acres in Kandolph Township, this county, where he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.

A. P. DONNELL, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio, August 6, 1818, son of John and Maria Donnell, natives of Pennsylvania, but who removed to Ohio, settling first in Columbiana County, afterward in Portage County, where they remained until their death. The mother died April 26, 1846, the father December 17, 1863. Our subject was married February 11, 1841, to Harriet C. Dye, daughter of Frederick and Lovina Dye, who were natives of New York, remaining there until the latter's death, which occurred December 24, 1831, after wLich Frederick Dye came to Ohio and spent the balance of his life here, dying August 15, 1855. Harriet C. was born November 29, 1820, and died August 26, 1874. On July 5, 1875, our subject was married to Susan E. Rogers, who was born in Holmes County, Ohio, October 25, 1830, daughter of John and Elizabeth Spellman, Our subject is the father of seven children, six of whom are now living: Juliet, Sarah A., Francis M., Charles E., Edson and Carrietta. Clinton is deceased. Our subject and family live in Randolph Township. He worked in leather most of his life, but has been engaged in farming to some extent of late years.

JOHN DUSSEL, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Germany September 7, 1819, son of Peter and Elizabeth Dussel, who remained in Germany until the death of the father in about 1858; the mother died in 1878. Our subject was married in May, 1847, to Barbara Riesenbach, born in Germany in 1814, daughter of Nicholas Riesecbach. They have had four children: Peter L., John H. (a practicing attorney in Ravenna, Ohio), Barbara and Anna B. Mr. Dussel, who is a surgeon, practiced his profession about twenty-five years, but has since been engaged in farming, and owns forty-six acres of land. He came to Randolph Township, this county, in the fall of 1846, and has remained here ever since. He has been a member of the School Board of his township; is a F. & A. M. Mrs. Dussel died September 19, 1878, a kind mother and loving wife, and her loss is still mourned.

PETER ELMERICK, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, Portage Co., Ohio, October 29, 1854, a son of Joseph and Mary Elmerick, natives of Germany, who located in this county in 1844, where they still reside. The father has been a life-long farmer, and has attained the ripe old age of sixty-six years; the mother is sixty-four years old. Both are consistent members of the Catholic Church. They are the parents of nine children, all living: Peter (our subject), Joseph, John, William, Frank, Anthony, Mary, Clara and Elizabeth. Peter Elmerick acquired a good common school education, and has engaged in farming all his life, now owning ninety-two acres of improved land in Randolph Township. He is a member of the Catholic Church. He has been very successful through life, and bids fair to make his mark in the world.

JOHN FOX, farmer, P. O. New Baltimore, Stark County, was born in Fairfield Township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, March 9, 1833, and is a son of John and Susanna Fox, natives of Pennsylvania, and who came to Columbiana County, Ohio, but after living here some years moved to Stark County, where they remained until their death. ' The mother died December 30, 1848, and the father was subsequently united in marriage with Barbara A. Thomas, who died in February, 1865. He died December 21, 1865. Om- subject was married June 19, 1853, to Catharine Neiswonger, born in Stark County, Ohio, November 18, 1824, daughter of Abraham and Barbara Neiswocger, who also died there, and by this union have been born seven children, six of whom are now living: Benjamin F., Levi M., David S., John L., Isaac W. and Lydia

A. Jennie A. is deceased. Our subject was reared on a farm, and has followed agi'icultural pursuits through life. He owns 125 acres of fine land where he and his family reside. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

";>- G. O. FEASER, physician, P. O. Randolph, was born in Wellsville, Columbiana Co., Ohio, February 24, 1840, a son of John and Margaret Fraser, who were of Scotch origin, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, where they remained until the death of the father, November 9, 1871; the mother resides on the home fai'm in Columbiana County, Ohio. Our subject was married, December 7, 1862, to Libbie M. Icenhour, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 1, 1845, daughter of John E. and Mary C. Icenhour, who wei*e of English descent, former born in Ohio, latter in Lincolnshire, England. They lived in Columbiana County until her death, February 14, 1878. Mr. Icenhour still resides iij his native county. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser are the parents of three children, two of whom are now living: Crrin C, born April 24, 1864, and M. Edna, born September 1, 1866; John I., born July 27, 1874, died September 22, 1881. Our subject for a number of years dealt in marble and imported granite from Scotland. Afterward he read medicine, graduated in the regular school of medicine at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1876, and is now practicing in Randolph, Ohio, with good success. He is a F. & A. M,

DANIEL FULMER, farmer, P. O. New Baltimore, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Stark County, Ohio, February 8, 1836; son of Jacob and Catharine Fulmer, natives of Germany, who settled in Stark County, Ohio, in a very early day. After living there some thirty years they moved to Randolph Township, this county, and here Jacob Fulmer died in 1861. His widow is now a resident of Brimtield Township, this county. Our subject was united in marriage, April 22, 1866, with Lovina Wagoner, born in Stark County, in 1844, a daughter of Jacob and Magdalene Wagoner, both now living. Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer have had three children, one of whom is living - Norman F., born March 23, 1869. An infant and Ervin C. are deceased. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life, now owns eighty-five acres of land where he and his family reside. Himself and wife have been members of the German Reformed Church since they were children.

ADAM GOOTHIER, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born April 5, 1843, in Randolph Township, this county, on the farm where he now resides; son of Adam and Catharine Goothier, natives of Germany, and who located in this county in 1832, where they remained until the death of the father in 1862. The mother departed this life in 1874. Our subject was married, February 22, 1876, to Catharine Kline, born in Rootstown Township, this county, June 16, 1855, daughter of John F. and Elizabeth Kline, natives of Germany, and who settled in this county, where they have remained. Mr. and Mrs. Goothier have had three children: Elizabeth, Henry and Julius. Our subject, who has engaged in farming all his life, owns fifty-three acres of land, where he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Catholic Chui'ch.

THOMAS GORBY, farmer and stock dealer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 6, 1818; son of Jonathan and Ann Gorby. They were natives of Delaware but immigrated to Ohio and first settled in Columbiana County about 1814; afterward when our subject was about eight years of age, they moved to Stark County, Ohio, where Mrs. Gorby had the misfortune to lose her mind. She afterward recovered her former health and died in Hancock County, Ohio, in 1841. Jonathan Gorby came to this county where he remained some years, then visited Gallia County, Ohio, where he concluded to remain. He was killed by the fall of a tree in 1855. Our sub- ject was united in marriage, September 4, 1842, with Wealthy Goss, born in this township, July 10, 1820, daughter of Davis and Hannah Goss, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of Vermont, and who settled and remained in Randolph Township, this county, all their lives. The father died while on a visit to his son at Indianapolis, Ind., October 23, 1848. The mother departed this life ten years previously, and after her death, September 19, 1847, Davis Goss was married to Mrs. Polly Roundy, who is also deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Gorby have been born six children, three of whom survive: Marietta, wife of David Simison; Emogene, wife of Dr. G. A. Case, of Kent, Ohio, and Emeline, wife of Herbert O. Hutson. Edmond was born March 31, 1846, died July 21, 1865. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming and dealing in stock all his life, owns about 330 acres of land, mostly improved. He has tilled the office of County Commissioner and Township Assessor. His wife is a member of the Disciples Church.

J. F. HAUGHAWONT, retired farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Juniata County, Penn. , December 22, 1824, son of Peter and Mary Haughawont, who came to Ohio in 1830, and here remained until their death; the former died in October, 1858, and the latter in January, 1882. Peter Haughawont followed farming through life. Our subject was married March 21, 1854, to Helen M. Pegg, who was born in Palmyra, this county, February 29, 1836, daughter of Samuel and Lydia B. (Day) Pegg, former a native of New Jersey, latter of New York. They settled in Ohio at an early day, remaining for several years, when they removed to Indiana, where Mrs. Pegg died in December, 1837. Thence Mr. Pegg came to Illinois, where he died in 1842. The union of our subject and wife has been blessed with four children, three of whom survive: Joel C, born March 13, 1855; MaryE., born November 11, 1860, and Cordelia E., born July 3, 1866; the deceased is Alida P., born May 3, 1859, died December 11, 1859. Our subject has engaged in farming most of his life, but is now retired. Mrs. Haughawont is a member of the Universalist Church. Our subject owns 230 acres of land in this township, has filled the office of Trustee in Suffield Township, and is one of the present Trustees of Randolph Township, this county.

LEWIS HINE, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this county, October 11, 1824, son of Jonah and Jerusha Hine, natives of Connecticut, the former of whom came to Ohio in 1818, the latter in 1805, and were there married November 23, 1820, locating in Randolph Township, where they remained until their death. Jonah Hine died November 23, 1842, his widow June 13, 1872. Our subject was married March 22, 1849, to Clarintine Bostwick, born in Pennsylvania, November 27, 1826, daughter of Daniel and Sophia Bostwick (both deceased). Our subject and wife have three children living: Eldora, wife of A. H.Brewster, Loretta, and Sidney H., born November 10, 1866, and one Aurilla Hoffman, deceased, at age of twenty-five years. ]\£r. Hines received a common school education and has been engaged in farming. He owns about forty-two acres of land in Randolph Township, this county. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Hine's family ranks among the leading residents of Randolph Township.

W. W. HONEYWELL, carriage builder, P. O. Randolph, is a native of Portage County, Ohio, where he was born in Randolph Township, February 28, 1839, son of John C. and Dorcas Honeywell, natives of Pennsylvania, but who removed to Ohio at an early day, settling in this county, and remained until the death of the former in February, 1875; the latter resides in Randolph Township, this county. On July 4, 1861, our subject was married to Maria E. Terry, born in Randolph, August 4, 1839, daughter of Timothy and

Almira Terry, natives of Connecticut, but who moved to Ohio when Portage County was a wilderness, and here they remained until th'eir death. Mr. and Mrs. Honeywell are the parents of live children: Ellsworth I., Yiola A., William C, Albert A. and Ida A. Mr. Honeywell had been engaged in wagon and carriage making until within a few years since, when he embarked in commercial business. Mrs. Honeywell is a member of the Disciples Church. He has a nice property, where he and his family reside, owning also other property in Randolph Township. Their parents were among the pioneers of the county and experienced many hardships during its infancy.

N. D. HOSKIN, salesman, P. O. Randolph, was born in Portage County, Ohio, September 13, 1851, son of Milo and Polly Hoskin. He was united in marriage September 30, 1875, with Mary Dibble, a native of this county, born October 5. 1857, a daughter of Daniel and Harriet Dibble, residents of Randolph Township, this county. Mr. Hoskin and wife are the parents of two children: Hattie L., born October 28, 1877, and Howard D., born June 10, 1880. Our subject acquired a good common school education, and has engaged in commercial business all his life. He has been successful in all of his undertakings, and now owns a nice property in Randolph Center, Ohio. He and family command the respect of all who know them.