Twinsburg Township (part 11 of 38)

J. H. BYRNE, grocer, Cuyahoga Falls ; was born in Ireland, April 14, 1822, and is the youngest of a family of twelve children born to Thomas and Catharine (Halleck) Byrne. The father died when the subject of this sketch was only 3 months old, and the family soon after emigrated to America, settling in Clinton Co., N. Y In 1833, they moved to what is now Summit Co., Ohio, and located in Tallmadge Township. J. H. received but a limited amount of schooling, and his first effort at earning money was performing light work during the surveying for the Ohio Canal. He learned the trade of carriage-maker with Oviatt & Avery, at Tallmadge, Ohio, and, in 1838, came to Cuyahoga Falls and entered the machine-shop, where he worked for several years. He conducted a saw-mill in Lucas Co. two years, and the rest of his life has been passed here, clerking until 1871, when he and S. W. Hei-rington engaged in business, keeping a store of general merchandise for three years. In June, 1879, he commenced his present business, keeping a grocery and provision store. He was married, Aug. 28, 1845, to Catharine Malone. She was born in Wood Co., Va., May 7, 1825, and has crowned their union with two children, who grew to maturity - William P. and Thomas C. The younger died when in his 15th year. The elder studied dentistry, and died Nov. 29, 1879, having been a practitioner for ten years. Mrs. Byi'ne is a member of the Episcopal Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is independent in his political views.

L. W. BOYS, barber, Cuyahoga Falls. L. W. Boys was born in Bennington, Vi, Nov. 20, 1843. His parents were G. L. and Sally (Davis) Boys. The father was also a native of the same place, and, by trade, a machinery - molder. The subject of this sketch is the only child of his parents. In about 184(), the family came to Aki'on, Ohio, where they remained two years, and then came to Cuyahoga Falls, Here they have ever since resided. Previous to the civil war, the son served an apprenticeship under his father as a machinery-molder. He ran away fi-om home at the age of 19 and enlisted in the United States Navy, under Commander J. C. Carter, of the United States steamer Michigan. After he had served about a year, he was taken sick with typhoid pneumonia, and was discharged for disability. He returned home, and started to learn the cabinet-maker's trade, but his lungs were so delicate because of his previous illness that he gave up the trade, and a second time ran away from home. At Cleveland he again enlisted, this time in the Volunteer Navy, Eleventh District, Mississippi Squadron, and was stationed under Acting Commander M. Forrest, a nephew of the rebel Gen. Forrest. He participated in three engagements at and near Decatur. He was also on the first gunboat that reached Knoxville, Tenn. He served to the close of the war, and was honorably discharged. After his I'eturn, he again engaged in the machine- molding business in Cuyahoga Falls, but, not being able to continue the business because of his previous illness, he went into the barbering business. He has continued in that line to the present time; meanwhile, he has invented an improved barber and dental chair. Mr. Boys was married, Sept. 20, 1866, to Phoebe E., daughter of G. W. Hobart, Esq., of Medina, Ohio. He has had two children, both of whom have died. Mrs. Boys was born June 1 5, 1850. Mr. Boys is a Republican in politics, and is of a race of Old-Line Whigs. He is a young man of push and energy, and is destined to make his mark as a business man.

J. C. CASTLE, attorney, Cuyahoga Falls; was born at Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 11, 1842, and is a son of Levi B. and Elizabeth (Cranson) Castle. His father was an itinerant minister in the M. E. Church, and passed many years a resident of the western part of the State of New York. He moved to Ohio in 1855, and, in 1861, became a resident of Summit Co., where he passed the rest of his life, dying in Febriiary, 1875, when in his 84th year. The subject of this sketch commenced doing for himself when young, his first venture, being as a newsboy on the C, C, C. & I. R. R., during which he saved enough money to enter the Baldwin University at Berea, Ohio. Before the expiration of his second year, the liberties of his country were imperiled by armed secession, and he laid aside his studies to become a soldier. He entered the 9th Ohio Batter}^ and served over one year, when he was discharged for physical disabilities. In 1864, he became a minister in the M. E. Church, and was thus employed for fifteen years, when he commenced the practice of law, which he had studied in the meantime, having been admitted in September, 1878. He opened his office at Cuyahoga Falls in February, 1880. He has earned quite a reputation throughoiit the county as a lectiirer, and is widely and favorably known as the " sensible humorist." He was married at New Philadel phia, Ohio, June 15, 1869, Miss Anna Campbell becoming his wife. Their union has been blessed with four children. Those living are William A., Olin C. and John H. Mr. Castle is a member of the I. O. O. F., an-i of the G. A. R. He is a Republican.

ROWLAND CLAPP, Cuyahoga Falls; was born April 1(3, 1804, in Franklin Co., Vt., and is a son of Reuben and Hepzibah (Gates) Clapp, both of whom were natives of Worcester Co., Mass. His father was a farmer by pursiiit, and passed the greater part of his life a resident of the Green Mountain State. The subject of this sketch received a good common - school education, and. when in his 21st year, commenced teaching school. In 1826, he left his native State and started for the Far West, walking most of the way to the home of a ]:)rother at New Albany, Ind. He taught school there a short time, and then came to Ohio, where he finally made his home, near the town of Cuyahoga Falls. He has followed various callings and occupations, and has borne an upright and honorable character throughout his long residence in this community. His marriage was celebrated Nov. 9, 1834, Miss Martha Gaylord becoming his wife. She was born in what is now Stow Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Sept. 28, 1813, a daughter of Jonathan and Martha (Thomas) Gaylord, who moved there from Middletown, Conn., in 1809. Mr. Clapp lost his companion the (3th day of June, 1873, their union having been crowned with three childi'en, named, respectively, Elizabeth, Ashael and Emily. The oldest is the wife of M. H. Barber, and the son married a lady by the name of Maria Loomis. Mr. Clapp was a communicant of the St. John's Episcopal Church at Cuyahoga Falls when organized, over fifty years ago, and is the only one now living who was then a member. His connection with the chm-ch has been exemplified by a worthy and consistent life, and he has for many years been one of the most influential and prominent members. During the progress of the war, he was appointed a member of the Ohio Relief Agency by Gov. Brough, and stationed at Annapolis. He is a Republican.

JAMES H. COOKE (deceased), .sewer pipe works, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Hartford, Conn., in 1834, and is a son of Henry and Laura Cooke. When 1 year old, he was brought to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and here grew to maturity. His father was a man of entei'].:)rise, and was endowed with business qualifications that placed him among the foremost men of his time. James .was in his father's employ for some time, biit, Avishing to engage in business that would be of a more permanent and pleasing character, he became interested in the sewer pipe works of Cuyahoga Falls, and eventually attained the position of sole proprietor. His business was conducted on a large scale, and ranks among the leading industries of the enterprising town of Cuyahoga Falls. He was manned, Sept. 11, 1 855, at Galena, 111., to a daughter of Prof. Germain. She was born at Catskill, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1837, and, a few years later, her father became Professor of Mathematics at Burlington. N. J., in Biu'lington College and St. Mary's Hall. In 1 849. he went to Galena, 111., and engaged in civil engineering. He now resides at Cuvahosra Falls. Mr. Cooke died Sept. 21, 1880, leaving a family of five children, named, respectively, George, Laiu'a, Kate, Alice and Edward. Mrs. Cooke is a consistent member of the Congregational Church.

HORACE B. CAMF, manufacturer of tile, etc., Cu.yahoga Falls; is one of the enterprising and energetic business men of Cuyahoga Falls, in which he has resided since 1864. He was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Nov. 9, 1 838, and is a son of Hezekiah and Abigail (Fosdick) Camp. His father came to Ohio from Greene Co., N. "Y., in 1827, and for some time taught school, being a single man at the time. He was an ingenious and enterprising man, and, in the year 1840, opened a coalbank in Springfield Township, Smnmit Co., Ohio, and commenced shipping to Cleveland. The following year, he moved to that city to superintend his rapidly growing business, and remained there until 1852, when he again returned to Summit Co. He was engaged in the manufacture of water-pipe at Middlebury until 1861, when he retired to a farm. He died at Cuyahoga Falls in August, 1872. Horace commenced doing for himself when of age, and for one year was in the employ of the Barber Match Company, of Ala-on, with headquarters at Lima, Ohio. He then conducted the farm until 1 864 when he came to Cuyahoga Falls and engaged in the manufacture of sewer-pipe. In 1876, he engaged in his present business, with G. W. Babb for partner, and the following year withchew fi'om the sewer pipe works, and has since devoted his attention to the perfection of his rapidly growing business. He has recently become sole proprietor. His marriage was celebrated in April, 1873, Miss Amelia M. Babb becoming his wife. She is a daughter of Jose])h and Elizabeth Babb, and was born in Summit Co.. Ohio, August 7, 1852. Tlii-ee children have blesged their union, viz. : Grace, Henry H. and Louis. Mr. Camp has served as Mayor of Cuyahoga Falls, and is identified with the Republican party.

JOHN DOUDS, farmer; P. O. Cuyahoga Falls; was born in County Antrim, Ireland, March 17, 1825, and is a son of William and Ellen ( McEllenhatten ) Douds. John left his native land in 1843. and landed on the shores of America on the 9th day of Jime. For one year, he lived near Ottawa, Canada, and then came to Summit Co., Ohio, where he has since resided. He settled in Boston Township, where he cleared a farm, and has paid his whole attention to farming and dairying. He was married, September 2,1845, to Mrs. Mary A. Cooke, her maiden name being Drake; she died October 3, 1878, having borne him five children, three of whom are living, viz. : William J., who married Margaret J. Shields; Carrie E., wife of Albert C. Viers, and Anna M., wife of John E. Whaley. He has also an adopted son, named Joseph J. Douds. He was again married, Nov. 27, 1879, to Mrs. Anna Duncan, widow of Col. James F. Duncan, of Cuyahoga Falls. She has three childi*en living by her first union - George A., Carrie D. and Thomas D. Mrs. Douds is a member of the Episcopal Chiu-ch. He has served as Trustee for many years; is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is a Republican.

JOSIAH GAYLORD, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Stow Township, Summit Co., Ohio, in September, 1824; he is a son of Steward and Mary A. (Creamer) Gaylord, and grandson of Steward Gaylord. Josiah's father was a ship-carpenter in Middletown, Conn. Having a large family of children, Mr. Gaylord determined to come West to Ohio, that they might, in the then new country, build homes of their own. In 1809, he and a number of others of Middletown, with their families and ox teams, started to Ohio, arriving, after a long and eventful trip of forty- four days, in Stow Township, where JVIr. Gaylord had previously purchased a tract of land of Judge Stow, the proprietor. Knowing biit very little about pioneer life, he employed a man to conduct the place, while he went to Cleveland to work at his trade. His children were Mary, John, Steward, Almira, George, William, Josiah, Hiram and Robert. Mr. Gaylord died October 6, 1840, after having lived to see many of the mighty forests of Stow Township leveled by the pioneer's ax. The subject of this biography was reared on a farm, where he received the rudiments of a good education. After his father's death, he gradually assumed control of the old homestead, buying out the heirs and adding to the place, until he now owns a fine faim of 108 acres, 18 being in Cuyahoga Falls, and the rest in Stow Township. On the former, he has cleaa'ed one of the most beautiful places in the whole neighborhood for pleasure parties, picnics, etc. The grounds are admirably situated on the banks of the Cuyahoga, and a more convenient place for svich purposes can hardly be found. In 1860, Mr. Gaylord married Laura Beckley, daughter of Noel Beckley; she bore him fom* childi'en, viz.: Mary, Noel, Willis W. and Norman J . The pioneer Gay lords were oldfashioned Presbyterians in religion, and Whigs (latterly Republicans) in politics.

W. M. GRIS WOLD, ticket agent, Cuyahoga Falls; was born July 21, 1835, in Middletown, Conn., and is a son of Martin and Mary (Post) Griswold, both of whom were natives of Connecticut. His father moved to Ohio in 1843, and seciu'ed a farm in Summit Co., Stow Township, on which he lived a number of years before he retired to Cuyahoga Falls, where he now resides. When 19 years old, W. M. commenced working in the railroad o£fice at Cuyahoga Falls, where he has since remained, an efficient and polite official. In 1875, he became the telegraph operator for the company, and combines the two duties in one. He was manied, in 1855, t(- Charlotte E. Deming, of Summit Co. She died Oct. 30, 1865, leaving two chiildi'en, Carrie May and Charlotte E. In 1868, he was iinited to Mrs. Lavina Stillwell of Portage Co. Two children have crowned this union - Clarence W. and Ellen M. Both Mi: and Mrs. Griswold are members of the Disciples' Cluu'ch. He is a members of the I. O. O. F. and Royal Arcanum. He has served as Treasiu-er of the Township, and also of the School Board, since 1877. He is a Republican.

J. B. HARRISON, farmer; P. O. Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Madison Co., N. Y., July 16, 1808, and is a son of Joseph P. and Eleanor Harrison, who came to that county fi-om Litchfield Co., Conn., about the year 1804. His father was a farmer by pm'suit, and served in the war of 1812. While at Sackett's Harbor, he contracted a disease from which he died in December, 1814, leaving a family of small children to the mother's care. Before he was yet 10 years old, the subject of this sketch went to live with a neisfhbor, receiving; his "board and clothes" for the labor he could perform, and, while thus engaged, he no doubt laid the foundation of industry and perseverance that has been among the marked characteristics of his life. He remained with him nearly five years, and then, with an elder brother, conducted the homestead left by the father. When 19 years old, he commenced working out by the month, and for foiir years was thus employed, during which his hard-earned money was carefully saved, and he then commenced farming for himself. In 1836, he moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, and, in 1848, came to Cuyahoga Falls, where he followed the same business, being associated with gentlemen engaged in the paper-mills at this point, the firm being J. B. Harrison & Co. In 1856, he withdrew fi'om the store, but retained an interest in the paper-mills until 1865, when he quit, and engaged in farming, owning a farm near the town. He was married, Feb. 13, 1832, to Miss Caroline Nichols; she was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., June U, 1813, and accompanied her parents to Madison Co., N. Y., in 1823. She died Jan. 4, 1879, having blessed their union with thi'ee children, viz.: Olive, Helen A. and Joseph B. The eldest was married to William C. Hitchcock, and died Sept. 10, 1857, leaving two small children - Ida M. and Charles F., who have been since members of Mr. Harrison's family, having been adopted, and reared with the same care as his own childi-en. They both attended the University at Syracuse, N. Y., and the elder is now a teacher in the public schools at Cuyahoga Falls, and the yovmger has recently engaged in the manuf actm'e of pot-rivets, being associated with two other gentlemen. Mr. Harrison's son, Joseph B., was married when young, to Louise Patterson, and is now engaged in the mercantile business at Drakesburg, in Portage Co., where he has resided since 1874. He has one child - CaiTie. Mr. Harrison and family are members of the Congregational Church.

stand before the public in a more enviable position than the one above named, who conduct one of the best stores in Summit Co, The proprietors, F. S. and T. F. Heath, are sons of Stephen and Hannah (Chamberlain) Heath, and were born in Litchfield Co., Conn. In 1835, their father removed to Western New York, where the sons gi"ew to matm'ity and passed their early life on the farm. In July, 1851, T. F. Heath came to Cuyahoga Falls, having graduated, the previous March, fi'om the College of Physicians and Sm'geons at New York City. He engaged in the di'ug trade, and, in the latter part of the same year, was joined by his brother, who has since been his partner, and conducted the telegraph business since 1858. The Doctor has had a lucrative practice since coming here, and stands high in the medical profession of the county. He was married, in 1854, to Emily A. Bruce; their union has been fi'uitful of thi-ee children - Frank T., Arthm- T. and Gracie E. The eldest attended the College of Pharmacy at Chicago, and carefully fitted himself for the business of druggist. Dr. Heath has for many years been agent for the Charter Oak Life Insiirance Company.

H. E. HOWARD, clothing store, Cuyahoga Falls; was born at Worthington, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1823. His father, C. Howard, was an enterprising-and industrious business man, and for many years resided at Delaware, Ohio. He moved to Cuyahoga Falls to engage in the manufacture of paper, and. after remaining hei'e a number of years, went to Newark, Ohio, where he conducted the Park Hotel. One year later, he went to Zanesville and engaged in the coal business, which he followed the rest of his life. The subject of this sketch attended Kenyon College two yeai's, and made his first venture in the business world as a merchant at Delaware. Ohio. In 1855, he came to Cuyahoga Falls, where he has since resided, being associated for awhile with others in a paper-mill. In 18()1, he entered the army as Chief Musician of the 12th 111. V. I., and, when his services were no longer needed in that capacity, he was employed in the Paymastei"'s depjuiment until near the close of the war. He then traveled for a large paper fii-m of New York for fourteen years, and only recently settled down to his present business. His marriage was celebrated Nov. (>, 1851, IVIiss Cathariue A. Thompson, of Delaware, Ohio, becoming his wife. Their union has been fruitful of seven children - Mary, Kate, Julia, Fannie, Jessie (deceased), Charles and Bessie. Mrs. Howard and the foui* eldest daughters are members of the Episcopal Church. He is a Republican.

W. A. HL4NF0RD. Mayor and Justice, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Noi'walk, Conn., July 11, 181 U, and is a son of Charles and Ruth Hanford. His father was a farmer by pursuit, and died in that State in 1828. The subject of this sketch, although only V) years old at the time, came to Ohio to an uncle, who lived at Hudson, in what is now Summit Co., and, for three years, he lived in that town. After buffeting around for several years, he finally settled down in Tallmadge Township, and remained until 1850, when he moved to Cuyahoga Falls. Engaging in the manufacture of paper, the business prospered and largely increased while he was an interested party, but the enterprise was marred by various misfortunes that occurred, and, in 1868, he withdrew, and has since been engaged in business more suited to his taste and inclinations. He is engaged in the insm-ance business, and holds the office of Justice of the Peace. He was the first Mayor of Cuyahoga Falls, and is now filling the office for the third tiiije. Mr. Hanford is well known throughoiit Summit Co., and has endeared himself to many of her citizens by his courteous manners and business integrity. He was married, March 16, 1840, to Mary T. Sackett, who was born in Warren, Litchfield Co., Conn., June 5, 181V), and accompanied her parents when they removed to Ohio. This union has been crowned with seven children, only three of whom are now living, viz.: Charles, Lewis M. and Henry E. Mr. Hanford was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the Summit County Agricultm'al Society, and held the office of Secretary dm'ing the early part of its existence.

W. S. HOUGH, physician and surgeon, Cuyahoga Falls; is a son of Joel I. Hough, and was born April 3, 1844, in Atwater, Portage Co., Ohio. In September, 1 861 , he enlisted in Battery D, 1st Ohio Light Artillery, and served for one and a half years, and then as Hospital Steward until October, 1864. Returning home, he entered the Charity Hospital College at Cleveland, Ohio, fi'om which he graduated in the spring of 1866. For ten years he practiced with i)r. J. C. Ferguson, at Mogadore, in this county, and then located at Cuyahoga Falls, where he has a lucrative practice. His marriage was celebrated in June, 1867, Miss Anna Golby, of Cleveland, Ohio, becoming his wife. Their union has been blessed with one child - William Condie. Dr. Hough is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the I. O. O. F.

JOSEPH JONES, horseshoeing, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Yorkshire, England, Nov. 12, 1840, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Acroyd) Jones. His father was a blacksmith by trade, and, in the summer of 1847, emigi'ated to America with his family and settled at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was in humble circumstances, but, by industry and frugality, not only sustained his family, but became the possessor of a good shop and had a flourishing trade. He died Feb. 24, 1879, having been on the retired list for a nmnber of years. Joseph was the eldest son, and, when 10 years old, went to work in the shop with his father, and, when 15, made a full hand at the trade. He was married, December 31, 1862, to Miss Eveline M. Newburgh, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, her birth being recorded May 8, 1847. The next day after his marriage, he assumed control of the shop, which he has condiicted successfally ever since, and has a large and flourishing trade. His marriage has been fruitftil of seven children, viz.: Carrie Ida, Frank E., Minnie E., Lulu, Charles W., Maude and Birdie. Mr. Jones is a man of industrious habits, and is esteemed by the citizens as one of the most honorable and upright men. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Town Council. He is a Repub-

JOSHUA L'HOMMEDIEU, grocer, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Middletown, Conn., March 16, 1821, and is a son of Joseph and Betsey (Gridley) L'Hommedieu. His father was a rope-maker by trade, and passed his life a resident of Connecticut, dying in 1837.

Joshua commenced clerking in a store in Hartford when 16 years old, and, two years later, accepted s similar position at Amherst, Mass., where he remained until 1842, when he came to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He engaged in business with two brothers who had preceded him, and paid his first attention to the manufacture of stai'ch, and, a few years later, ran a large ashery and gi'ocery store as well. He subsequently enlarged his business, and kept a store of general merchandise, and at the same time conducted business of a similar nature at Northampton, and at Akron; was also in this kind of business in the oil regions of Pennsylvania during the height of the excitement, but, since 18f>i, he has kept a grocery and provision store only at Cuyahoga Falls. He was Postmaster of Cuyahoga Falls from 1858 to 1861, and has served as Mayor of the town. He is now serving hie fourth term as Justice of the Peace, and a third term as a Director of Summit County Agricultui'al Society. He was maiTied, in March, 1852, to Julia, daughter of Sylvester and Emma Pease. She was born in Summit Co., Ohio, in April, 1834, and has crowned their union with six chiidi-en, four of whom are living, viz.: Townsend P., Mary F., Arthm' and Joshua H. Mrs. L'Hommedieu is a member of the Congregational Church. He has always acted with the Democratic party.

L. W. LOOMIS, dealer in stoves, tin, glass and wooden ware, etc., Cuyahoga Falls. Among the prominent business men of this place, in which the varied industries have drawn together a large number, none, perhaps, exercise more tact or display better judgment in the management of their business than this gentleman, who conducts one of the leading houses of Northern Ohio. He was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 11, 1836, and is a son of William and Emeline (Thomas) Loomis. His early life was passed on his father's farm, and, when of age, he commenced the battle of life, with no capital save his natural business qualifications and a determination to succeed. For foiu' years he was a "tin peddler" for Smith & Herrington, of Waterloo, N .Y., and then entered the service of his country as a private soldier in Co. G, 13th New Yoi-k V. I. At the expiration of his enlistment, which

1864, accompanied by his brother, H. E. Loomis, he came to Cuyahoga Falls and founded the present business. Smith & Herrington, owning a half interest. In March,

1865, he bought out his brother, and, in 1867, became sole proprietor. He has a large number of wagons on the road, that are supplied with wares manuf actiu'ed at his shop, and by this means he is enabled to do an immense business. He has also a large branch store at Canton, Ohio. Mr. Loomis is associated with Mr. H. E. Parks in the proprietorship of the " High Bridge Glens and Caves,"one of the most pictm-esque and lovely resorts in Northern Ohio, the scenery being undoubtedly the finest in the State. It is annually visited by thousands of pleasure- seekers, and Mr. Loomis can justly be proud of his connection with the enterprise. He was man'ied, June 3, 1863, to Jane Curtiss, of Canandaigua, N. Y. This union has been blessed with five children - Lilian M., Byron H., Irving L., Melvin C. and Arthur N. Arthur died Oct. 30, and Melvin Nov. 4, 1880.

JAMES J. MOORE, Superintendent of the Falls Wire Manufacturing Company, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Pittsburgh, Perm., Feb. 14, 1830, and is a son of William and Margaret Moore. About the year 1835, they moved to Cuyahoga Falls, where they lived some fifteen years, and then went to Williams Co., Ohio. James clerked in a store for awhile, and then secui-ed a position on the railroad as express and mail agent. In 1861, he entered the service of the Government, in the Paymaster's Department, and was thus employed until the close of the war. In 1870, he entered the employ of Camp, Cooke & Co., with whom he remained until the organization of the Falls Wire Company, when he became its Secretary, and, at the re-organization in 1 879, under the name of the Falls Wire Manufacturing Company, he was retained as Superintendent. ^h\ Moore is a genial gentleman, and spends much of his time in traveling in the interests of his firm.

Biographical Sketcpies

always lived, being born at Cuyahoga Falls Sept. 8, 1S87. His father, Hosea Paul, was born at Braintree, Vt., and reared at Danville. He passed the early part of his life in a drug store, and studied surveying and engineering. He married a lady by the name of Ellen Gamble, who came to America from County Down, Ireland, when in her youth. In 1834, he moved to Ohio, and for one year lived at Wadsworth, in Medina Co., when he came to Cuyahoga Falls, where he passed the rest of his life. He first engaged in the flouring business, in which he was unfortunate, and then followed engineering and surveying, being Surveyor of Summit Co. from 1857 until his death, in May, 1870. George is the eldest but one of a family of seven children, and learned surveying and engineering in the best of all schools - experience. In 1857, he went to the machinist's trade and served three years at this place, and has the honor of planning the first steam canal-boat that plied on the Ohio Canal. In 1860, he went East, and for two years was employed in various shops. Passing the required examination for an engineer in 1862, he entered the regular service of the United States Navy, being under Admiral Dupont, of the South Atlantic Squadron, three years, and then retiu-ned to his surveying and engineering, which he has since followed, with the exception of a short time he owned a machine-shop at this place, buying it in 1867. In 1878, he was elected member of the State Board of Public Works, an office he has filled with credit to himself and State. He was married, May 10, 1871, to Olive A., daughter of Austin and Eliza (Taylor) Babcock. She was born May 21 , 1 842, at Cuyhoga Falls, Ohio, her parents coming here fi'om Massachusetts. Mrs. Paul is a member of the Congregational Church. Politically, Mr. Paul is a Re]iulDlican.

E. C. RUGGLES, attorney, Cuyahoga Falls; was born at Canfield, Ohio, May 14, 1840, and is a son of Charles and Lucy (Peck) Ruggles. His father adopted the legal profession in early life, and has always resided at Canfield, where he is now passing a retired and quiet life. He has been an energetic and enterprising man, and is held in high estimation by the members of the bar, with whom he has been associated for many years. The subject of this sketch did not enjoy the usual facilities for acquiring an education, and for some time performed light duties about the court house. In the s})ring of 1863, he was appointed Recorder of Claims against the Government, with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn., and filled that office until the close of the war. He then passed two years in Illinois, and returned to Canfield and commenced the study of law. He was admitted to the bar in 1869, and, in the summer of 1873, came to Cuyahoga Falls from Kent, where he had located some two years previous. He now enjoys a lucrative and growing practice, and finds this a pleasant place for one of his profession. He was manried in April, 1859, to Catharine, daughter of William and Amanda (Mygatt) McFarlane. This happy union has been blessed with one child - Ellen M. Mrs. Rugfofles and daughter are members of the Congregational Church. He is a Republican. DR. C. W. RICE (deceased); was born at Middlefield, Otsego Co., N. Y., April 15, 1803, and was a son of William and Sarah (Belknap) Rice, he being the third of a family of ten children. He passed his early life on a farm, and, when 17 years old, went to the trade of book-binder, which he worked at until he was 25, and then commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Ariel Spaford, of Cooperstovni, N. Y. He remained with him about three years as a student, and graduated from Fairfield College, Herkimer Co., N. Y., in January, 1829. He practiced with his old preceptor for one year, and then came to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where he soon had a large practice. He stood the acknowledged head of the profession for many years, and died Oct. 7, 1861, leaving many friends to mourn his loss. He was married, Nov. 6, 1834, to Lucy W. Wetmore, daughter of Josiah and Nancy (Willard) Wetmore. She was born in Middletown. Conn., July 13, 1812, and accompanied her parents to Ohio in 1818. They secured a farm in what is now Siammit Co., Stow Township. Dr. Rice was throughout life a man of integi'ity, and bore an upright character in every department of life. He united with the Episcopal Church soon after coming to this place, and was an upright and cousistent Christian, devoting much of his time to objects of charity. His marriage was blessed with three children - Sarah F., William C. and George W.

WILLIAM SOUTH^IAYD, insurance, Cuyahoga Falls; was born May 16, 1880; he is a son of Erastus and Clarissa (Rice) Southmayd, who were parents of four sons - Walter, William, and Horace and Henry (twins). William is the only one living of this family. William's father, Erastus, was born in Middletown. Conn., March 29, 1847. When a young man, he left home and went to ISTew York City to take charge of a mercantile business there for his brother. His brother failed, and, in the fall of 1818, Mr. Southmayd came to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and that winter taught school there. In the spring of 1819, he came to Stow Township, Summit Co., Ohio. He taught school in that county, the winters of 1819 and 1820, and then went back to Connecticut, where he remained but one year, when he again came to Stow Township, and, April 18, 1822, married Anna, daughter of Caleb Wetmore. By her he had thi'ee children - Lucy, Charles and Leonard. Lucy is now dead. Charles was born Feb. 4, 1825. He married Helen A. Wilson, an adopted daughter of Darius AVilson, and is now a resident of Stow Township. A biographical sketch of Leonard will be found in another part of this work. Mr. Southmavd's wife died Dec. 19, 1826, and, March 21, 1827, he married Clarissa Rice, the mother of the subject of this sketch. Clarissa Rice was born Feb. 6, 1805, and was the second white child born in Stow Township. To this union were born four children, as stated above. Mr. Southmayd died Oct. 10, 1866, and his second wife March 14, 1879. William Soiithmayd was reared on the old hom estead in Stow. He was married Nov. 4, 1852, to Martha, daughter of Darius Wilson. This union was blessed with two children - Lucy, born May 13, 1855, married Charles N. Gay lord, and resides at Monroe Falls; George M., born Jan. 12, 1863. Mrs. Southmayd was born Dec. 27, 1831, and is one in a family of seven. Mr. Southmayd started in life with scarcely anything. He now owns the old homestead in Stow - 48 acres - which has been in the Southmayd family fifty-three years. He owns a house and lot in Cuyahoga Falls, where he resides. Mr. Southmayd represents the Citizens" Mutual Relief Association, one of the best and most reliable insiu-ance firms in the State of Ohio. After his marriage, Mr. Southmayd taught school considerably. He is a teacher of ten winters' experience. He and wife have been members of the Church of Christ thirty-one years, in which he has held positions of honor and trust. He is a Republican in politics, and has been Township Clerk of Stow twenty years. In October, 1879, he was elected to till a vacancy as one of the Directors of the County Infirmary, and re-elected in 1880, for three years. Horace Southmayd, brother of the subject of this sketch, was in the 42d O. V. I., under Col. (now President) Garfield, and was in the engagement at Middle Creek, Ky., where the Union forces met the rebels under Humphrey Marshall, and, as it was said, " let daylight shine for the first time in Kentucky." Horace was wounded here, but did not leave the service until he was afterward taken ill. His folks went after him and brought him home, where he died in May, 1862.

P. H. STANDISH, chain works, Cuyahoga Falls; was born at Sing Sing, N. Y., May 5, 1835, and is a son of John and Relief (Hayden) Standish. His father was a native of the State of Rhode Island, and comes of a family who were noted for their ingenuity and mechanical skill. He was connected with one of the first cotton-mills in that State, and his whole life was one continued round of enterprise and industry. He conducted different kinds of business during his life-time, and resided in various parts of the Union. In 1850, he came to Cuyahoga Falls, where he remained some seven years, and then went to California, where he passed the rest of his life. When the siibject of this sketch was of age, he crossed the mountains to the Golden State, where his ingenuity and mechanical skill were in ready demand, and there he engaged in business. The manufactui'e of agricultural implements received his attention, and he invented the celebrated Standish Steam Plow, that is covered by letters patent in several countries of Europe, as well as in the United States. He was also quite largely interested in the milling industry. He returned to- Missouri in 1871, and resided in that State until 1878, for two years being master mechanic in the penitentiary at Jefferson City. He was engaged in manufacturing in St. Louis quite extensively, and then came to Cuyahoga Falls, where ' he is conducting a large business, that adds materially to the growth and prosperity of the town. He was married, in 1857, to Marie Gorham, of California, Wisconsin being the place of her birth. This union has been blessed with one child, a daughter, named Almira.

GEOROE SACKETT, farmer; P. O. Cuyahoga Falls; is a son of Aaron and Huldah (Tanner) Sackett, both of whom were natives of Litchfield Co., Conn., and was born Jan. 6, 1821, in that county. His father was a farmer by pursuit, and in 1838, moved to what is now Summit Co., Ohio, and secured a farm in Tallmadge Township. His companion died in April, 1855, and he in June, 1873, at the residence of a son in Copley Township, where he had been living a few years. George was reared to farming, and, by industry and economy, at length secured a tract of Ifind in the township of Cuyahoga Falls. It was all forest, and was cleared mostly by himself, and has since been partly laid out and sold as town lots. Mr. Sackett was married, iu September, 1848, to Helen Williams; she died in 1851, and he was then united to Fanny V. Grant, on the 9th day of February, 1854. This union has been blessed with one child - Mary P. Mi-. Sackett has a pleasant and refined home, and can now enjoy the fruits of his early labors with the satisfaction of knowing that industry and integrity are sure to have iheir reward. He has held different ofiices, at the solicitation of the citizens of the county, and, in 1880, was Real Estate Appraiser of the township of Cuyahoga Falls. The same year, he was chosen a member of the State Board of Equalization, to represent the counties of Summit and Portage. Both he and wife are members of the Congregational Church. He is a Republican.

E. N. SILL, bank, Cuyahoga Falls; was bom in Windsor, Conn., Jan. 6, 1801, and is a son of Elisha N. and Chloe (Allyn) Sill. His father was a physician, and devoted the active part of his life to the practice of his profession in the State of Connecticut. The subject of this sketch is the third of a family of nine children, and graduated from Yale College in 1820. For several years he engaged in teaching, and, in 1829, came to Cuyahoga Falls, where he has since resided. For a short time he was engaged iu manuf actm'ing, and, having been instrumental in the organization of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Portage Co., was chosen Secretary - an office he held until the expiration of its charter. The Summit Co. Branch of the Ohio State Bank was located at this point, and Mr. Sill became its President soon after. He has ever since held that position in the bank at Cuyahoga Falls - first, in the National Bank, which he organized, and at present in the Inter-National Bank. He has also been Director in the First National Bank since its organization. Mr. Sill served one term as State Senator, and, for the seven years following that service, was Frmd Commissioner of the State. He is a member of the Congregational Church and a well-known and highly respected citizen of the town of Cuyahoga Falls.

R. J. THOMAS, manufacturer of stoneware, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Wales, Aug. 24, 1831, and is a son of John and Anna (Rees) Thomas. His father was a blacksmith by trade, and, in 1835, emigrated to the United States and settled in Palmyra Township, Portage Co., Ohio, where he ever after lived. Here he secured a farm, and, although he worked at his trade some at first, he may be said to have been a farmer after coming to America. Five children accompanied the parents to this country, and four were born to them after their arrival. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were consistent members of the Unitarian Church, and their industrious habits crowned them with a competency before their death. She died in February, 1867, and he in December, 1868. The subject of this sketch received a good education, and for several years taught school during the winter season. In the spring of 1857, he entered the employ of William H. Harris, of this county, who owned and operated a large coal-mine, and, in July, 1859, he leased the mines and conducted them until the spring of 1867, with tlie exception of two years that he passed in Trnmbull Co. He engaged in the manufacture of stoneware at that time, and has a younger brother for a partner. Their business is conducted on an extensive scale, but fails to meet the demands of their numerous })atrons, and they therefore buy largely from other manufacturers. Mr. Thomas was married, March 31, 1860, to Aim, a daughter of David S. and Hannah Davis. She was born in Wales in February, 1838, and accompanied her parents to Portage Co., Ohio, when in her childhood. Their union has been fruitful of six children, fom* of whom are living, viz.: Edwin D., Irving Seward, Hattie and Franklin W. Mr. Thomas and wife are members of the First Congregational Church.

GRANT B. TURNER, Variety Iron Works, Cuyahoga Falls; is a son of William and Rosanna (Owen) Turner, and was born Oct. 17, 1810, in Blooming Grove, Orange Co., N. Y. His father was a cooper by trade, and, in 1818, moved to Trumbull Co., Ohio, where he remained ten j^ears, and then came to Cuyahoga Falls, where he passed the rest of his life. Grant B. is the eldest of a family of four children, and, when 19 years old, went to the printer's trade, in the office of the Western Intelligencer, at Hudson, Ohio. After five years application, he left the business, and has since devoted his attention to other pursuits. For four years, he was Deputy Sheriff of Portage Co. He studied law, and, after his admission to the bar, practiced the profession for several years. In 1850, he, in company with several other gentlemen, founded the Variety Iron Works, the firm being Turner, Parks & Co Mr. Turner is the only one of the original firm connected with the business at the present time, his partners being Messrs. J. A. Vaughn and W. A. Taylor, two well-known business men. Their facilities for manufacturing are excellent, and their reputation, earned by years of careful attention to the wants of their patrons, places them in an enviable position in the business world. Among the many things manufactured at their shops are steam engines, grain- cleaning machinery, mill gearing, wire- working machinery, and claygrinding machines - a part of which are covered by patents taken out by this firm. The demand for their products is not confined to the United States, but includes considerable trade with several European countries. Mr. Turner was married, April 30, 1835, to Ada Morley, of Cunandaigua, N. Y. They have three children - Aiigusta, Hattie and Alice, all of whom are married.

D. J. THOMAS, manufacturer of stoneware, Cuyahoga Falls; is a son of John and Anna (Rees) Thomas, and was born in Palmyra Township, Portage Co., Ohio, April 14, 1841. When 19 years old, he came to Tallmadge Township, in Summit Co., and went to work in the coalbanks. Aug. 24, 1862, he was married to Maria Thomas, of Poi'tage Co., whex-e she was born April 15, 1841. Two days after this iiniou, Sir. Thomas went into camp at Massillon, having enlisted, previous to his marriage, in Co. C, 115th O. V. I. He served thi-ee years, and was captured at Laverne, Tenn., but escaped ten days later, while at Coliunbia, being then on his way to the prison pens of the South. He returned to Cuyahoga Falls, and engaged in the grocery and provision business with John I. Jones, with whom he remained about one year, when he withdi-ew and engaged in his present business. His companion died May 31, 1863, and he was again united in the bonds of marriage the 13th day of July, 1867, Ruth Williams, of Tallmadge, becoming his wife. This union has been fniitful of six children, viz.: Ella D., Delbert J. (deceased), Lizzie A., Walter (deceased), Sarah Josephine, and Mabel Carrie (deceased). Mrs. Thomas is a member of the Congregational Church.

Maj. Charles Wright Wetmore

MAJ. CHARLES WRIGHT WETMORE (deceased), was born in St. Albans, Vt., Sept. 8, 1803, where he passed his boyhood and early manhood. He was man'ied to Miss Hazeltine in 1825. They, with their thi-ee children, moved to Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1830, where Mr. Wetmore established himself in business. In 1832, they removed to Cuyahoga Falls, where the remaining years of Mr. and Mrs. Wtemore's life were spent. During these years, Mr. Wetmore has repeatedly occupied high public trusts at the solicitation of his fellow-citizens. He held the office of Mayor several successive tenns, and was so generally popular throughout the Reserve that, had tie aspired to political honors, he would undoubtedly have received the highest offices within the gift of the people of the State. His domestic tastes, however, induced him to seek a more quiet life, and the circle of his usefulness and civil duties were circumscribed by his own choice. Mr. Wetmore was one of, and for, the people; distinguished for his sympathy and benevolence. It was his delight, during his active life, to assist young men starting out in their career - professional or business. For a number of years previous to his death, Mr. Wetmore was quite infirm, but, throughoiit the time, a cheerful, uncomplaining invalid, always glad to see the fi-iends who remembered the Major with affection. His life work ended Sept. 29, 1880. Funeral services were conducted at the house by the Rev. E. V. H. Danner, and at the grave by the Masonic fraternity, of which the deceased had been a member during the greater part of his life. His wife was born in the year 1800; she was, on her mother's side, a descendant of the Worcesters, who were early settlers at Worcester, Mass., and from whom it is said the town took its name. For some time previous to their marriage, Mrs. Wetmore had been living with her sister, Mrs. Judge Bridges, in St. Albans, Vt., and had enjoyed the privilege of a good education and intelligent society; it was hard for her to think of locating in a Western hamlet, without schools, churches or anything which makes society worth living for. Cuyahoga Falls, at that time, had a store, a hotel, a few dwellings, several mills, and a schoolhouse; in the latter, religious services were held once in two weeks. Full of the spirit of enterprise, added to earnest religious zeal, Mrs. Wetmore determined to awaken interest, if possible, in the formation of a Sabbath school. She met with many discoui*- agements, but finally the influential family of Mrs. H. Newberry pledged their assistance, and the work progressed without opposition. Mrs. Wetmore, with the aid of the Misses Mary and Fanny Newberry, founded the first Sabbath school in Cuyahoga Falls in the spring of 1888, and continued one of its teachers until advancing years and growing cares caused her to retire. So remarkable was her modesty, and so unmindful was she of her charitable deeds, that not till within the past few years did she relate to her family the early history of the school, and her relation to it. She was one of the few who were instrumental in organizing the first Foreign Missionary Society of the town. The Maternal Association, which was organized a few years later, she was a leading member of. It was a society composed of praying mothers, who often met to consult in regard to the religious training of their children. Mrs. Wetmore was one of the few who composed the Congregational Church at its organization. She was ever a consistent and devoted member of that church, her position being aggi'essive against anything that tended to lower its orthodoxy or to enfeeble its spirituality. She was pledged to its benevolent enterprises. Her highest ambition for her children was that they might be intelligent and Christian laborers in the church so dear to her. Her cheerful disposition added to her faith in the wisdom of the providences of God, enabled her to rise above sorrow, and ever minister to those of less faith and fortitude. She was a generous friend to the home missionary. One of these, in acknowledging the receipt of a religious newspaper, on which she annually paid the subscription for him, begged the privilege of calling her "mother." A lady in Boston writes: "She was the only mother I ever knew." And many others, especially orphans, or those whose circumstances would place them in reach of her care or benevolence, think they also have the right to claim her as a " mother " indeed. She possessed an inexhaustible fund of knowledge, from which she could draw with adaptability, as occasion demanded. Much of the Bible she could repeat; one had only to commence a verse, when she would continue to repeat, from memory, the rest of the chapter. Her mind was a storehouse of history, both sacred and profane. Possessing rare executive ability, excellent judgment, and that valuable gift, common sense, we can justly say she was a j^erson of uncommon character and endowments; and at her demise - which occurred Christmas night, 1877, aged 77 years and 8 months - the loss was severely felt in many directions, but fell especially severe on her own family. The self-sacrificing mother was the idol almost worshiped by her children, who delighted in her brilliant, cultured intellect, her ready wit and her finely drawn conclusions; they rejoiced in her independence of thovight and action, and her pitying scorn for what was wrong, and that she dared to live a life of non- conformity to the vain customs of the world. Of herself she seldom spoke or thought; for herself she seemed not to have ever lived. It was love and ministry unceasing for husband, children and grandchildren, that made her appear like an angel of light in her own household. She was calculated to lead each member of her family in thought and action; even the strongest were leaning upon her comparatively unimpaired faculties, when she was suddenly called away. The siu'viving members of the family are Miss Salome S. Wetmore, who is a resident of the village; Mrs. Louise, wife of Capt. H. S. Wetmore, of South America; and William Shepard Wetmore, of the firm of Frazer & Co., merchants, of Hong Kong and Shanghai, China.

J. F. WEIDNER, cooper, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Jan. 18, 1827. His father, Michael Weidner, was a farmer, and passed his life in his native land. The subject of this sketch was only 8 days old when his mother died, and, as is usual in such cases, he grew to maturity without that kind and watchful care that none but mothers know how to bestow. He learned the trade of cooper, and, in 1849, emigrated to America for the purpose of acquiring a position in the world that he considered was beyond his reach while in the " Fatherland." Coming to Ohio, he passed one year at Cleveland, and, in March, 1850. became a citizen of Cuyahoga Falls, where he has since resided and worked at his trade. His industrious habits, coupled with his business integrity, has given him a competency, and here he has, as it were, realized the dreams of his youth. He was married at Vermillion, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1853, to Miss Catharine Hess. She was born in Hessen, Germany, July 18, 1832, and came to America when 4 years old. Their happy and prosperous union has been blessed with five children - Elizabeth C, Charles A., Mary C, George F. and Nellie G. The eldest married Mr. E. E. Pierce, and resides at New Brighton, Penn. ; Charles married Miss Elsie Smith, and resides at Cuyahoga Falls, where he is interested in the manufacture of pot-rivets. Mi*. Weidner, wife and two eldest daughters ai'e members of the M. E. Church, of which he is Treasurer, and takes an active part in its prosperity, having been connected therewith over twenty years. He is a Republican.

JOHN A. BOTZUM, Buckeye. John George Botzum, father of this gentleman, was born in German}' in 179G. He was the son of John Botzum, who was a native of German\% and the parents of one son (John G.), and two daughters. John G. was married to Miss Catharine Dragaser, in 1819. She was a native of the village of Urmmerspach, Germany, where she was born in 1796. Her parents moved to Poland when she was 7 years of age, leaving her with her mother's brother in Germany. She never saw her parents afterward, and continued to reside with her relatives until her marriage with Mr. Botzum. They were the parents of the following family of children : Michael, born in 1820 ; Catharine, in 1821. and died in 1825 ; Susan.

born in 1823 ; Nicholas, in 1825 ; George, in 1827 ; John, in 1829, and died in 1834 ; Adam, born in 1830 ; Catharine, in 1832 ; John A., in 1834, and Conrad in 183G. All of these children were born in German}-, except Conrad. In 1836, Mr. Botzum and family left their native village, and went b}' ox team to the seaboard, where thej' took passage on the vessel Princeosa for the United States, arriving at New York on the 17th of July of the same year. Here they met an agent, who, after some talk, persuaded Mr. Botzum to go to South America, where he was told a fortune awaited him. Before they had completed arrangements for the voyage, however, Mr. Botzum learned from the authorities that it was a plan to get himself and lamil}' to that far-off country, where they would be sold into slavery This decided him in his course, and, in a short time, we find the family aboard a fiat-boat on their way to Albany. From there they went by canal to Buffalo ; thence by the lake to Cleveland, Ohio. Here the family were compelled to stop for a time, owing to sickness in the family. After a short time, they took passage on an open flat-boat on the canal for Niles. From there they went to (Ihent, in Bath Township. Here Mr. Botzum obtained work at 50 cents per day, digging a mill race. The}' remained at this place two 3'ears, and, while the father was at work so hard, his good wife found time to go into the wheat fields of the farmers of that neighborhood, and glean, as did Ruth of old. The first season her gleanings, when threshed, amounted to eight husheh of nice wheat. x\fter a sta^' of tw'o 3'ears at Grhent, thej' removed to Niles, and, after four years, purchased a farm, upon which the}' ever afterward resided. Mr. and Mrs. Botzum were members of the Catholic Church, and would often walk great distances to attend church. In 1839. the}' walked to Canton, Ohio, to attend church at that place. They were frugal, industrious people, and respected by all who knew them. John A. Botzum was raised upon a farm, receiving but a limited education. When about 18 years of age, he went to Cleveland, and, for about a year, was engaged as clerk in a mercantile house. He then returned home, and. until 1858, was variously employed. He then engaged in mercantile pursuits at Botzum Station, where he has since remained, and, during tiiat time, has been prominently identified with the growth and prosperity of that place. He has been quite an extensive dealer in lumber, live stock and real estate, and, when the Valley Railroad was building, took the contract for grading one and a half miles of the road, near Botzinn Station. The man he contracted with proved worthless, and Mr. Botzum lost, in this undertaking, over $5,000. Mr. Botzum was married to a Miss Stout, a native of Northampton Township, this county. She is the daughter of George and P]liza (Woolford) Stout, appropriate j mention of whom is made in another part of I this work. Mr. and Mrs. Botzum are the parents j of two sons, to whom they have given superior I advantages for obtaining educations. Mr. Botzum is a self-made man, in the fullest sense of I the word. He is a good and useful citizen, and

A. (1. BILLMAN, fiirmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Akron ; was born near Wooster, Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 18, 1838. He is a son of Henry and Maria (Best) Billman, and grandson of David and Mary (McDonald) Billman. and great-grandson of John and Julia (De Caveren) Billman. The last tvvo were natives of Prussia, and John was one of the regular soldiers there. Becoming tired of the service, he ran away and shipped on board a vessel bound for the United States, where he arrived in safety. Soon aft(nhis arrival the war between the colonies and Great Britain broke out, and Mr. Billman immediately offered his services in behalf of the colonies to Gen. Washington. Owing to his previous experience he was commissioned Captain, but by bravery was promoted to Colonel. He served through the whole eight years, participating in the battle of Lexingt(jn, the campaign of Virginia, and was with Gen. Washington at Valley F rge, where, in connection with the rest of the troops, passed one of the most severe winters of suffering ever known in the history of war. He was wounded three times, but never quit the service. After the close of the war, he married Julia De Caveren, and was made overseer of ' Hamilton's Plantation" in Virginia, four miles from Gen. Washington's. At the end of four years he had saA'ed sufficient money to purchase a large farm of unimproved land, but, in time, turned it into a plantation. In 1818, he sold this property and purchased a large farm near Baltimore, Md.. and, in 1819, his death occurred. His eldest son David moved to Lancaster Co., Penn., soon after his father's death, and lived there until about 1825, when he was induced l)y Gen. Bell, whom he had served under as private in the war of 1812, to remove to Wayne Co., Ohio. He purchased a large tract of land near Wooster. He died here in 1860. His third child was Henry Billman. who is the father of the subject of this sketch. He was born in Lancaster Co.. Penn., and married his wife, Maria Best, in Allegheny Co. He came with his parents to Ohio in 1825, and, in 1845, came with his family to Northampton Township, Summit Co., and purchased the fiirm on which his son Alexander now resides. He was one of the few men who commanded the respect and esteem of every one, and of him could be trul}' said he was one of nature's noblemen. At the time of his death he was a member of the M. E. Church. Alexander G. Billman was reared principall}' on the farm, and in 3'outh he received a good education. He was married, Feb. 21, 1861, to Eliza Hartman, daughter of the Rev. Peter Hartman, of Wayne Co., Ohio, and to this union there were born the following family - George, Frank, Arthur, one that died in infjmcy, and Blanche G. Mrs. Billman was born Feb. 11, 1839. Mr. and Mrs. Billman are members of the M. E. Church, and Mr. Billman is a Republican in politics. He owns 207 acres of well-improved land, which has been in his famil}' ever since it was a forest.

MARY A. BUTLER, the daughter of Joseph VVallace, was born in Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio, Feb. 22, 1841. On the 22d of February. 1841, she was united in marriage with Jackson Bean, son of Henry Bean, and by him had three children ; Charles A., Frank W. and Alanson J. Mr. Bean was a widower with two children at the time of his marriage with Miss Wallace. His occupation was auctioneering. He died July 10. 18G1), and Feb. 6. 1874, his widow married Heniy Butler, who was a widower with four children. To this union there were born three ciiildren ; Fronie, Byron E. and Maud L. B}' the death of her first husband Mrs. Butler and her children were left 78 acres near Old Portage. At present she lives on a farm of 56 acres which was given her b}' her father. Mr. Butler is a Democrat, and his wife is a member of the Baptist Church.

L. H. COX, proprietor of stone quarry, Cuyahoga Falls ; was born in Northampton Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Sept. 24, 1837. He is one of the following children born to Leonard and Lydia (Thompson) Cox : Lyman H., Lenora M.. Frances, deceased, and LeRo3\ Mr. Cox died July 7, 1862. Lyman H. Cox passed his ^-outh and earl}' manhood on the farm, receiving a good common-school education. When he was 21 years and 11 days old he commenced life on his own responsibility. He was married Aug. 6, 1861, to Ann M. Fitts, daughter of Roswell Fitts, and by her has one son, Fred, born Dec. 8, 1865. Mrs. Cox was born April 8, 1836. In 1866, Mr. Cox came to his present place and purchased 4 acres. This tract of land is underlaid with the best quality of building rock in Summit Co. For a better description of this rock see the historv of

Northampton Township in another part of this work. This quarry- is undoubtedly one of the best in the county. Besides this property', Mr. Cox owns a half interest in the old homestead which consists of 100 acres in the western part of the township. Mr. Cox is a member of Lodge No. 187, A., F. and A.M., and he is a Greenbacker in politics.

WILLIAM CARTER, farmer ; P. 0. Cuyahoga Falls ; is a son of William and Jane (Carter) Carter and grandson of Jared Carter. His father was a native of Middletown, Conn., and was born Feb. 13. 1792. June 16, 1814, he married Chloe Wadsworth, and by her had fi\-e children as follows : Maria E., born Maj' 30. 1815; Sarah, born June 7, 1818; Mar}', born Jan. 7, 1820 ; Emily, born Oct. 31. 1822, and Amelia, born Jan. 31, 1835. The mother was born March 10, 1794; she died Oct. 17, 1826. Mr. Carter was a bricklayer by trade ; he came to Northampton Township at a very early time, and, being a master of his trade, received plenty of employment. The first brick building in the village of Cu\'ahoga Falls was built by him. as was also the jail at Akron, and many other of the best buildings in the count}'. His second wife was Jane Carter, to whom he was married in Northampton Township, Oct. 17, 1834, and b}' her had the following family : William (the subject of this biograph}^, born Sept. 26, 1836; Patty, born July 25, 1838; Mahala, l)orn Oct. 11, 1842. and Helen, born April 27, 1845; Patty married Wallace Harrington, and Mahala married Fred Harrington, brothers. Mr. Carter died April 24, 1876. William Carter, Jr., passed his 3'outh and early manhood on the farm ; he was married Nov. 19, 1863, to Martha Pardee, daughter of Harr}' and Fanny (Benedict) Pardee, and to this union were born two children - Eleanor F. born in 1864, and Harry, born in 1865. Mrs. Carter was born Sept. 16, 1838. Our subject's mother is yet living on the old Carter homestead, which consists of 72 acres. The Carters are among the old pioneers of Summit Qounty, and are also among the leading citizens.

SIMEON DICKERMAN, farmer and dairyman ; P. 0. Cuyahoga Falls ; was born in Norton Township, Summit Co. (then Medina Co.) Ohio. June 22, 1824. He was one in a famiU' of six children, born to Clement C. and Almira M. (Ormsby) Dickerman. The names of these children are Gilbert C, dead ; Simeon, Orlando,

Henry, Asenath and Chloe, dead ; Henry married a Mrs. Renn, of Pennsylvania ; Asenath is the wife of Charles P. Gardner, and lives in Minnesota ; Orlando married Elizabeth Pearson, sister of our subject's wife, and lives in Medina Co., Ohio. The parents were married in Norton Township, Jan. 11, 1821. Clement C. Dickerman came to Medina Co., Ohio, at the early period of 1816, and his first location was in Norton Township, now in Summit Count}-. Mr. Dickerman was a poor, but hard working citizen. His death occurred March 21, 184-, leaving a widow and family to mourn his loss. His widow is yet living with her son Simeon, at the advanced age of 81 years. Simeon Dickerman passed his early career on the farm assisting his mother in the care of the family, receiving but a limited chance for an education. On the 9th of Octobei", 1850, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Pearson, daughter of Arza and Achsah Pearson, old settlers in York Township, Medina Co., Ohio. After his marriage, Mr. Dickerman still continued to reside on the old place in Norton Township, until the spring of 1852, when he moved to Akron, and for one year engaged in teaming. The next year he engaged in the grocery business in that city and so continued for about four 3'ears. In 1858, he came to his present place and engaged in farming and sheep-raising. He soon discontinued this and engaged in his present pursuit, in which he has ever since been engaged. Mr. Dickerman owns 300 acres of excellent land, 192 acres of which are in Northampton, and the balance in Boston Township. To his union with Miss Pearson, there were born the following family : Henry A., born Nov. 23, 1856, died Nov. 16, 1865 ; Lydia A., born Aug. 26, 1863, and Charles E., born Dec. 20, 1866, died Sept. 5, 1874. Mrs. Dickerman was born in Rutland Co., Vt., April 18, 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerman are among the best connected families in the township, and are good and hospitable people. Mr. Dickerman is a stanch Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

EDWIN FOLK, farmer ; P. 0. Cuyahoga Falls ; is a son of John and Mary (Fulwiler) Folk, who were natives of Pennsylvania. John Folk was born in 1796, and Mary his wife was born in 1798. This couple were the parents of ten children - Catharine, Mary, Sally, Jesse,

Edwin, Hannah, John, Daniel, Polly and David. The three last were born in Ohio. All these children are living. In 1833, this famil}- came to Mahoning Co., Ohio, where he commenced farming and weaving, the latter being a trade he had learned years before. Mrs. Folk died July 20, 1865. Mr. Folk is still living making his home with relatives in Trumbull Co. Edwin Folk was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 25, 1826. He came with his parents to Ohio in 1833, and, in his j'outh, received a commonschool education. His people were very poor on their arrival in Ohio, like a good many other pioneer families. An incident in their life is here worthy of mention, and one that shows what people were sometimes compelled to do to keep from starving. At one time they cleared one acre of timher-land for three bushels of shelled corn. When 19 years of age, Edwin, like the rest of his brothers, was given his time, and for a number of years farmed and followed the carpenter's trade. He was married, Aug. 26, 1849, to Rebecca J. Hart, daughter of Samuel Hart, and by her had four children - Minnie S., born June 17, 1851, and who is now the wife of Rev. 0. 0. Osboi'n, and resides in Michigan ; Ida J., born Jan. 16, 1855, now the wife of Griffith G. Roberts, farmer, and resides in Northampton ; Charles E., born June 17, 1860, died Sept. 29, 1861 ; and Ella M., born May 3, 1 863. Mrs. Folk was born May 1,1 829. Mr. Folk is a hard-working, industrious man. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church, and he is a member of the Lutheran Church.

MARVIN GIBBS, farmer ; P. 0. Buckeye ; was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, July 13, 1832. He is a son of Charles and Isabelle (Steele) Gibbs, who were parents of the following family : Margaret, James (dead). Mar}- A., Marvin, John S. (dead), Warren (dead), and one that died in infancy unnamed. The father was a native of Virginia, and was born in about 1799. He was a farmer, and was I'eared on a farm. He married Isabelle Steele in 1825 ; she was born in 1801. Mr. Gibbs came to Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in about 1825, and after a residence there of eleven years, came to Northampton Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and settled on the farm now owned by our subject. At the time of their settlement in Northampton, there was no clearing whatever on their place, and being a man of very little means, Mr. Gibbs was compelled to go in debt for it. He was a hard workei", and an honest, upright man in his dealings with men ; and, at the time of his death, the place was cleared of all incumbrances. Mr. Gibbs died July 28, 1869. His widow still survives him, and resides with her son, Marvin, on the old homestead. Marvin passed his j'outh and early manhood on the farm. Was married Feb. 19, 1861, to Amanda E. Burgan, and her parents were among the pioneers of Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio. To this union there was born one son, Charles N., born in 1865. Mr. Gribbs is a Democrat in politics, and his mother is a member of the M. E. Church. The homestead consists of 85 acres of well-improved land.

HARRINGTON FAMILY. Job Harrington was born in Bennington, Vt, March 9, 1792. He was a son of Richard Harrington, who was of English descent. During the fall of 1814, Job Harrington and Susan Hartle, who was born in Georgetown, Penu., Jan. 27, 1796, were married. To this union there were born the following : John, born Feb. 2, 1818 ; George, born Aug. 20, 1819 ; Seth W., born June 13, 1821 ; James, born Nov. 17, 1823; Clarissa, born June 8, 1827 ; Warren A., born July 18, 1829 ; Alvin. born July 17, 1831 ; William, born July 11, 1833 ; Fred L., born Oct. 14, 1835 ; Wallace, born April 27, 1837, and Newton S., born May 22, 1840. John married Calista Prior and lives in Iowa ; George married Clarissa Turner, but has since moved to Michigan and died ; Clarissa married Alvin A. Wheeler ; Warren has never married ; he went to California in 1853, and has never returned ; Alvin died in childhood ; William married Chloe Carr ; Wallace married Patty Carter, a sister of Fred L.'s wife ; Newton served in the late war and died from diseases contracted while in his c'ountr3''s service ; Seth W. married Freelove Jones, daughter of Rees and Jane (Wright) Jones, on the 12th of November, 1846, and by her had the following family : Ethelbert S., born April 17, 1848, died March 3. 1852 ; Robert W., born Oct. 25, 1857 ; J. Athaliah, Oct. 7, 1853 ; Delbert R., born Feb. 7, 1857 ; Grace N., born Nov. 30, 1865, and J. May, born April 2, 1868. The mother of these was born in Northampton Township, Sept. 6, 1824. Seth Harrington died Oct. 23, 1 876. He joined the M. E. Church when 16 years old, and alwa3's remained in it. He was active in his duties for the advancement of education and religion. He taught school quite a number of terms, and also held various township offices. He left a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. James Harrington married Lydia M. Hawley, daughter of Richard and Esther (Gorman) Hawley, on the 7th of March, 1850. To this union there were born the following : Amoret A., born Dec. 30, 1850, died Feb. 21, 1864 ; Ezra J., born Dec. 10, 1854 ; Wilfred J., born May 11, 1858, and Cora M., born Aug. 6, 1861. The mother was born Feb. 28, 1832. Mr. Harrington owns 70 acres of land, on which he resides in Northampton. Fred L. Harrington married Mahala Carter, Oct. 10, 1866. She is a daughter of William Carter, a sketch of whom accompanies this work, and was born Oct. 11, 1842. This union was blessed with four children - Charlie E., born Feb. 24. 1869 ; Burt C, born April 19, 1872 ; Frank L., born Dec. 13, 1874, and Myron E., born May 22, 1877. This family resides on the old Harrington homestead, which consists of over 100 acres. Job Harrington, the father and grandfather of the foregoing named individuals, in 1812, started on foot from Bennington, Vt., to Tallmadge Township. Summit Co., Ohio, where he arrived the same year, having traveled all the distance on foot. On his arrival, he purchased a farm for his parents, and the next year, 1813, his parents came there, and, building them a log cabin in the heart of the wilderness, commenced life there. In 1815, Job and his wife purchased and moved on the farm now owned by Fred L., in Northampton, and there remained until their respective deaths. Mrs. Harrington died Nov. 9, 1849. Mr. Harrington's second wife was Mary M. Paige, to whom he was married Nov. 30, 1851. She is j-et living and resides in Cu}'- ahoga Falls. Mr. Harrington died March 24, 1869. He earl}- became identified in the history of Northampton Township, by the active part he took in advancing the best interests of his township and county. B}' his generous disposition and kind actions toward the Indians, he made life-long friends of them, and they regarded their white friend as a most good and noble chief The first four years after his arrival in Northampton, Mr. Ilarrington was unable to work, owing to ill-health. His whole life in Ohio was one filled with the stern realities of a pioneer's life, in which innumerable hardships presented themselves. B3' the time he had begun to realize the comforts he had secured by his hardships, his life labors ceased, and he was laid away at rest in the grave ; a rest that he had denied himself in life. Mr. Harrington was regarded as among the best citizens Northampton ever had, and his descendants are among the first families in the township.

JOHN HOVEY, farmer ; P. O. Buckeye. Among the old and time honored residents of Northampton Township, is the subject of this biography. He was born in the District of Montreal, in the Province of Lower Canada, June 1, 1814. He is the son of Abiel and Martha (Hardy) Hove}', who were parents of the following family : Amos, Ira, Aurelia, Mar}-, Abiel, James, John, Martha, Silas and Paulina. Of these, only James. John and Silas are now living. The parents were natives of Massachusetts. The}' came to what is now known as Boston Township, Summit Co., Ohio, in 1819. and settled first on the farm now owned by Thomas Woods. After living here and enduring the hardships of a pioneer's life two years, Mrs. Hovey died. His widow survived him until 1837, when she too died. John Hovey was reared on a farm, and not having the school advantages in those early days that we of the present have, his education was limited. He was married, June 18, 1835, to Maria Chamberlain, daughter of Ephraim and Deborah (Schoonover) Chamberlain, who emigrated to Northampton Township, Summit Co., Ohio, from New York, in 1820. To this union there were born five children - Nelson A., Simeon E., Aurelia, Harvey T. and Ephraim C. Of these, only the oldest and youngest are living. Nelson married Mary Howland, and lives in Old Portage. Ephraim married Lovisa Allen, and lives in Northampton Township. Mrs. Hovey was born in September, 1813, and is one in a family of six. Mr. Hovey's wliole life has been passed in farming and lumbering. He now owns a farm of 76 acres of w^ell-im proved land, and is a stanch and unflinching Republican in politics.

ISRAEL JAMES, Cuyahoga Falls ; was bom in Berkshire Co.. Mass., Mai'ch 13, 1814. He is a son of Moses and Polly (Vining) James who were parents of three children - Israel, Orln and Joseph, all of whom are living. Mrs. James died in 1824, and Mr. James' second wife was Catharine Williams, and by her had one daughter, Lucretia. Mr. James came to Portage Co., Ohio, from Massachusetts in 1818, drivina; overland with an ox team. After a journey of six weeks they reached their destination, where Mr. James' parents had preceeded him one year, and where he had purchased a tract of land containing 1,000 acres. Here Moses James and family lived for a number of years, undergoing innumerable hardships incident to the pioneer's life. In about 1858, he moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, where he lived until his death, which occurred in his 78th year. Israel James remained at home until he was fifteen years of age. He then apprenticed himself to learn the blacksmithing trade. In 1832, he came to Cuyahoga Falls and has remained there ever since. For the first fifteen years following his arrival he followed blacksmithing, and at the end of that time started a forge, which finally turned into one of the best manufacturing houses in the town. Soon after his starting this enterprise, Mr. James gave $12,000 for the property on which his mill was situated. He then, in connection with two other men. began the building of the 'sJames Block," the largest building in Cuyahoga Falls, init his two partners failed before the work was accomplished, throwing the whole cost on Mr. James. He also built the building in which the Schumway drug store is situated, but the building has since been sold. In his enterprises, Mr. James has been most unfortunate. In 1866. he built a saw-mill on the site of where the Heath & Thompson mill now stands. In 1869. this mill took fire, and all in it, including his lath, shingle and latheing machines were burned to the ground. In six weeks time b} the enterprise of Mr. James, a new mill was erected at a cost of about $4,000. In 1871, the mill-dam gave way and was destroyed. This was replaced at a cost of $4,000. Mr. James has done more to build up the town of Cuyahoga Falls, than perhaps any other man. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church. He first married Hannah T. Steel, Sept. 25, 1 835, and by her, there were born two children - Henry and Israel. This wife died Nov. 9,

1848. To this union there were born three childi-en - Laurel E., Frank, dead ; and Minnie, who is the wife of E. J. Squire. Mrs. James was born Sept. 15, 1821.

J. and Anne (Welty) Myers, were both natives of IMaryland. The father was born in 1786, ! and mother in 1788. They came to Stark Co.. Ohio, in 1810, and Mr. Myers, besides iarming, carried on the mercantile business for i a time. He owned th^ first dry goods store in Uniontown. Mr. Myers died Dec. 2, 1853, and Mrs. Myers died March 2G, 1858. They were i the parents of nine children, only four of whom are yet living. David G. Myers was reared principally on the farm. In 1839, he came to Akron, and for ten years was captain of a boat on the Ohio Canal. Sept. 11, 1841, he was united in marriage with Matilda P. Corp, daughter of Elias and Sarah (Pratt) Corp, and b}' her had the following family : Francis A., born Aug. 10, 1842, now the wife of Cyrus Shoemaker ; Adrian, born Mav 9, 1845, died ! March 21, 1847 ; Ellen I., born' Sept. 15, 1847 ; ' Alma L., born April 6, 1850, now the wife of L. N. Foust; George E., born March 1, 1852 ; Mary A., born June 8, 1854, now wife of , Lewis Keck ; Rena Y., born May 26, 1856, now ! wife of J. A. Johnson, and Milton J., born Sept. 13, 1858. The mother of these was born April ! 27, 1819, in Saratoga Co., N. Y. In 1849, Mr. | Myers retired from canal life and settled upon a farm in Boston Township. He remained there until March. 1857, when he moved to his present place in Northampton Township, and where i he has ever since resided. During his farmingexperience in Northamptctn, Mr. M3'ers has done more, perhaps, to build up the stock interest than any other man. He owns 86 acres of land, is Independent in politics, and is a gentleman in ever}' respect.

WILLIAM' NORTON (deceased) ; was a native of York Co., Penn., and was born in June, 1803. His early years were passed on a farm, and during that time he received a good practical education. In 1827, he married Selah Deniston, and in 1829, he and two brothers, with their families, moved to Wayne Co., Ohio Mr. Norton's first location was on a farm two miles south of Wooster, where they resided two years. At the conclusion of that time, they purchased a farm of 80 acres, four miles north of Wooster, whex'e the}- resided four years. At the time of Mr. Norton's settlement in Wayne Co., it was but thinly populated, and the citizens of the township often made his house their place of voting at the regular township elections. In 1835, Mr. Norton moved from Wayne Co. to Northampton Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where his widow yet lives. To his union with Miss Deniston there were born nine children - Elizabeth, now the wife of Daniel Darrow ; James, who died when 19 }ears of age ; Mary J., widow of Abner Cannier ; Amanda, widow of Wesley Appleton, and present wife of Josiah Starr; Charity A., wife of Miles Oviatt ; Rebecca, who died when 14 years old ; William H., married Mary Smith, resides in Northampton ; Josiah. married Mary Hart, and lives in Michigan, and Cyrus L., who is single and lives with his mother on the old homestead, which consists of 70 acres. Mrs. Norton was born in York Co., Penn.. in 1808. During the latter end of Mr. Norton's life, he began suffering from a cancer in the stomach, and after a very long period of uncomplaining sufferings, he died as he had always lived - an upright man and a devoted Christian. The date of his death is July 29, 1866. Mr. Norton was a man of considerable ability and self-reliance. He proved an invaluable assistant in his neighborhood, in making shingles for himself and neighbors. In his political views, he was a Whig, until the Republican party was organized, when he became identified with the latter, and, for his honest and fair dealings, held various positions of honor and trust in the gift of that party. In conclusion, it can be said that Mr. Norton was a gentleman in eveiy sense of the word.

WILLIAM PRIOR, Cuyahoga Falls. There is not a more appropriate biography for the history of Summit Co., Ohio, than is the history of the Prior family, who are so intimately connected with the early history of Northampton Township ; the earliest records of this family are traced back to Joseph Prior, who was a native of the Highlands of Scotland. The next, in the order of descent, is Joshua, son of Joseph Prior, who was born in Northern England. Of Joshua Prior, not much is known, nor is the exact date of this lamily's coming to America known. Simeon Prior, son of Joshua Prior, was born in Hampshire Co., Mass., 3Iay 16, 1754. On the 1st day of January, 1781. Simeon Prior and Katharine Wight were united in marriage. The history of the Wight family is of considerable importance and interest ; Katharine (Wight) I'rior was a daughter of one of the proprietc^rs of the Isle of Wiaht, after whom the island received its name ; in their religious belief, this family was Protestant, and during the church disturbances, the property was confiscated by the Catholic Church (jovernment, and the Wights were compelled to flee to the Netherlands for safety ; after the Restoration, the family returned to England to reclaim their property ; they were successful in their petitions, but the papers made out that gave them the property were destroyed in the Great London Fire, and the estate was lost. To the union of Simeon Prior and Katharine Wight there were born fifteen children, only one of whom, Gurden, is yet living. At the time of the breaking out of the Revolutionary war, Simeon enlisted in the cause of the colonies and was under the command of Col. Derby ; he participated in the battles of Princeton, Trenton and others, and was one of the men who piloted Gen. Washington across the Delaware River at Trenton. In the year 1802, he and family moved westward ; they started with an ox team and afterward took a boat, landing at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, where Cleveland now is situated. At this early time there was not a frame building in the village, and only a few log huts marked the place ; the Priors abandoned their boat at this point, and started toward the interior ; after some indecision, they finally located on what is now known as Lot No. 15, Northampton Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and to them can be accredited the first settlement in that township. In the family born to Simeon and Katharine Prior, there was one son, William, who was born April 6, 1 783 ; this son was married twice ; first to Sarah Wharton, by whom he had seven children ; his second wife was Polly Culver, by whom he had two children - William and George ; George served in the late war, and was killed in the battle of the Wilderness. William was born in Northampton Township, April 20, 1825 ; he received a good common-school education in youth, and on the 20th of April, 1847, married Ruth Woodrow. daughter of Henry Woodrow, E-sq., and to this union were born two children - Matilda, who died in infanc}-, and Minnie, who is now the wife of L. E. James. Mrs. Prior was born June 17, 1826. Mr. Prior is a gentleman who takes quite an interest in the advancement of education, and is a teacher of thirtythree terms of successive school teaching. The political complexion of the present generation

SAMUELS. PRIOR, farmer; P. 0. Cuyahoga Falls ; was born in Northampton Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Dec. -4, 1815. He is a son of Elisha and Harriet (Stiles) Prior, and grandson of Simeon and Kathai'ine (Wight) Prior, of whom appropriate mention is made in the biography of William Prior. Samuel Prior is one in a family of seven children : Laura, Delia, Samuel, Amanda, L. R., Benjamin and Harriet. He was reared on the farm, and received a good common-school education. He has passed his whole life on the homestead of his father, with the exception of five years, from 1835 to 1840, while he was at Cuyahoga Falls, having charge of an oil mill there. Dec. 12, 1839, he was united in marriage with Miss Ann Everett, daughter of John Evex-ett, and by her had a family of nine children, as follows : Harriet, born Slarch 4, 1841; Stiles S., born Sept. 16, 1842 ; Clarissa, born Oct. 4., 1843 ; B. H., born June 23, 1845 ; F. S., born Jan. 23, 1847 ; Amanda, born April 15, 1851 ; died Sept. 15, 1853 ; Florence A., born May 25, 1854; Olive M., born May 1, 1857; and Delia K.. born April 12, 1863. Mr. Prior owns a nice farm near the beautiful city of Cuyahoga Falls. He is a Republican in politics, and is an intelligent and enterprising citizen.

AMOS L. RICE,'^farmer ; P. 0. Cuyahoga Falls. Dr. Lewis Rice was a native of Massachusetts, and was born about 1782. He practiced medicine when quite a young man, and during the war of 1812, served in the capacity of Assistant Surgeon. At the close of the war, Dr. Rice began looking for a congenial place in which to practice his profession. The young and popular State of Ohio was, at this time, attracting considerable attention, and this State suiting his fancy. Dr. Rice, in 1814, emigrated westward, and located in what is now known as Stow Township, Summit Co., Ohio. There being no other physician in the whole neighborhood, Dr. Rice immediately received a xevy large practice, being quite often called ten and fifteen miles distant. He continued his practice there until 1835, when he moved to Northampton Township, and settled on a farm of 108 acres. He did not discontinue his practice on his removal, but still pursued it up to a short time before his death. Di'. Rice was twice married, his first wife being Lucy Rice, by whom he had three children - Orlo, Lucy A. and Arethusa. These children are all living. His second wife was Chloe Pratt, to whom he was married Jan. 5, 1823. To his second marriage there was born one son, Amos L., the subject of this biography. Dr. Rice's second wife died Oct. 28, 1845. After a long life of usefulness, Dr. Rice died March 25, 1861. His journey to Stow Township from Say brook, Conn., in 1814, was a very eventful one, coming with two yoke of oxen ; he was fifty-two days on the road. Amos L. Rice was born in Stow Township, Summit Co., Ohio, July 13, 1824. He received a common-school education, and on the 21st of October, 1856, was united in marriage with Phoebe 0. Jaqua3's, daughter of John and Agnes (Osborn) Jaquays, and by her has two children - Chloe A., born July 19, 1863 ; and Lewis P., born June 23, 1874. Besides these two. Mr. and Mrs. Rice have one child by adoption - Martin H., born May 27, 1857. Mrs. Rice was born May 3, 1836. Mr. Rice is one of the prosperous farmers of Northampton Township. He is nicely situated near Cuyahoga Falls, and he and family are highly respected citizens.