Twinsburg Township (part 13 of 38)

HIRAM S. FALOR, Akron; born in Coventry Township, at the farm upon which he now resides, March 22, 1829; the son of George A. and Nancy (McCoy) Falor, who were early settlers of Summit Co. ; he received a knowledge of the common branches in the schools of his native township; when 19 years of age, became an apprentice in the harness-shop of On-in Beckwith, of Akron, remaining thi-ee years ; then started a shop of his own, and carried on business some ten years. In the spring of 1860, he went to California; for a short time clerked in a wholesale store at San Francisco; then went to Humboldt Bay, crossed over the mountains to Salmon River and mined for fo;ir months. During the latter part of 1860, he removed to Virginia City, Nev., then a Territory, and opened the first harness-shop ever started in that place; his establishment was called the " Pioneer Harness-Shop." He served as a petit jiu-or in the first court ever held in Storey Co. During the early part of 1861, he organized the Virginia City Grays, and was elected Captain of the company; when the rebellion was inaugurated the company tendered their services to the Government, but were declined by the national authorities who, at the time early in the war, did not wish to pay the expense of transporting the company to the seat of hostilities. In September, 1863, Falor returned to Akron, remaining for some five years in the city. In 1868, having purchased 30 acres from his father, he removed to Coventry Township, erected a residence on this land, a part of the old homestead, where his family now resides. In January, 1880, he was ap pointed by Hon. Joseph Torney, Ti'easurer of Ohio, to be Messenger in the office at Columbus; he also had charge of the Attorney General's office and the Mine Inspector's rooms in the Capitol. Mr. Falor was, on April 28, 1858, elected by the Council of Akron to be Deputy Marshal of the place, and served for two years. He was Secretary of the Summit County Agricultural Society for four years, and Assistant nearly ever since its organization; has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for over twenty vears, and, as early as 1854, filled the office of Noble Grand in that order; has also been a Mason since 1852. He was married, July 1, 1854, to Miss Bertia E., daiighter of Benjamin aud Bertia E. Agard, and by her had four children - Benjamin Stanton, died aged 8; Claude Emerson, now a member of Co. G, 10th Regiment of the regular army; Nancy Honora, died aged 7; Minnie Florence, now at home. His first wife died Jan. 2, 1872, and he was married a second time to Mrs. Phoebe A. Lutz; two children being the result of this onion - Hiram, Garcelon and Phebe. Mrs. Falor, by her former husband, is the mother of two childi-en - Minnie C, now Mrs. Harry Flower; and Sylvester E. Lutz. Mr. Falor is now at the age of 52, in reasonalile good health and circumstances. MOSES FALOR, farmer; P. O. Akron; was born in the city of Akron ¥eh. 8, 1827, to Abraham and Polly (Osborn) Falor; his grandparents were Adam and Elizabeth Falor, who came from Pennsylvania among the first settlers of Stark Co., Ohio. The Osborns were from the State of Connecticut. There were ten children in his father's family, seven sons and three daughters, of which the subject of this sketch is the fifth son, and has lived near the city of Akron his whole life, noting the rapid progress of that place, in the building-up of the great manufacturing interests of which she can now boast. Mr. Falor received but a limited education, his time being spent on the farm with his father in the performance of the various duties connected with farm life. His marriage occurred Feb.

10, 1858, to Hannah H. Wilson, born 1827, Oct. 20, and daughter of Moses D. and Jane (McCoy) Willson, who were among the first settlers in Coventry Township. They have had eight children, four sons and four daughters - Albert, born Feb. 22, 1854; Ida Jane, Feb. y, 1856: Clinton, Oct. 10, 1857; Rollin J., Dec. 18, 1859; Clara L., Sept. 12, 1868; Grace N., Oct. 11, 1866; Cora May, Dec. 18, 1869; Jasper M., May 26, 1874. All are living except Clara, who died Oct. 20, 1866. Clinton was married July 18, 1880, to Isabel Kintz, daughter of Samuel Kintz, and is engaged in the molding-room at the Buckeye Works. They are engaged quite extensively in farming and dairying. They are members of the Disciples' Church, respected and esteemed as citizens.

ADAM GREEN WALT, grocer and farmer; P. O. Akron; son of Michael and Henrietta (Brehm) Greenwalt, who were natives of Germany, but emigrated to America in 1841, and settled in York State, where he worked at farm work until 1848, when he came to Massillon and worked in a warehouse for eight years; then purchased a farm two and a half miles north of that place, where he died Jan. 13, 1873, in his 54th year. His wife survives him at the old homestead in her 60th year, she coming to Massillon in 1889. Adam was born Sept. 18, 1845; received a limited education and enlisted Oct. 18, 1862, in Co. C, 13th O. V. I., lander Capt. William B. Lamberts, at Mansfield, and sworn in to service at Columbus; thence to Cincinnati, Louisville and Cave City, where he joined his regiment and began the hard life of active soldiering, which lasted for more than three years, during which time he participated in all the hotly contested battles and skirmishes engaged in by the Southern army. At Murfreesboro, the regiment was badly cut to pieces, siiflering great loss; also at Mission Ridge, engaging in the gi-eat charge at that place, with Grant the great leader, by his side; thence to Knoxville, Chattanooga and the seven months Georgia campaign; then back to Chattanooga, Huntsville, Franklin and Nashville, engaging in the battle at that place; thence to Texas, landing at Indianola; afterward to San Antonio, where he was discharged by Capt. D. A.

Geiger, on the 26th day of October, 1865, after having displayed great bravery and discharged nobly the duties of a soldier. He is one of the six or seven members of the original company, who returned home. He came to this county about 1867, from Stark Co., and about seven years later in company with his brotherin-law, pui'chased the farm of 82 acres upon which he now lives. He was married, Oct. 10, 1867, to Catharine Koontz, daughter of Frederick and Charlotte (Dippey) Koontz, who were natives of Grermany, but emigi-ated to America about forty- live years ago. They have three childi'en living - William Henry, John and George Adam.

MATHIAS HARTEE, farmer; P. O. Akron. The Harter families in our county and country have become quite numerous. The original stock emigi-ated fi'om Wurtemberg, Germany, in the year 1748. Three brothers landed in that year in the city of Philadelphia. The colonial laws then allowed the owners of ships to sell all emigrants for a stated time, so as to pay their indebtedness to the ihip. The voyage having been both tedious and perilous, all the emigrants had to be sold for debts. One of the brothers being lame he didn't bring anything on the block, so the mother of the family, who was a stout woman, was sold and worked out the indebtedness. Two of the brothers moved into the interior of Pennsylvania, and one went to the colony of New York and settled in the valley of the Mohawk. The name was originally Herder, similar to the Herder who was one of Germany's most distinguished authors, theologians and teachers. The names of some of the Harters who were among the first settlers in the southern jjart of this county are Andi'ew, who settled near the village of Manchester, and Jac Harter, who lives now in Coventry Township. These Harters are first cousins. Andrew came to Franklin Township in 1814. But John Harter, the father of Jac, moved to Stark Co. previoiis to the war of 1812. The Harter family to which Andrew and Jac belong, is noted for its longevity. The former is past 87 years, while the latter has rounded up his 88th year. Andrew has now a brother living in Center Co., Penn., who is 90 years old, and two sisters who are past 80. The name of the original gi'andfather who came fi'om Germany was Mathias. It was he who was lame and did not bring an^^thing. Andi'ew Harter's father's name was John, who was born and raised in Lebanon Co., Penn. The family of Andrew Hai*- ter consisted of five sons and one daughter, who was the wife of Mi-. Daniel Diehl, of Franklin Township. Two of the sons are dead - Andrew and Isaac. George resides at Independence, Iowa; Daniel and Mathias reside in Coventry Township. The latter lived in the State of Missouri when the Wcu* of the rebellion broke out. And as he resided in one of the hottest hot-beds of secession, he had great opportunities to learn the real spirit of the Southei'ners. After the fall of Fort Sumter, he took his wife and two children and started for Iowa, where he formerly resided, and after locating them as comfortably as he could, he enlisted in the Uth Regiment of O. V. I. After the battles of Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge in the fall of 1868, he re-enlisted for three years more, or during the war. He was with Gen. Sherman on his great march from Atlanta to the sea, and thi-ough the Carolinas and Vii'ginia to Washington, and was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., in the month of Jrme, I860. After the war was over, he moved with his family to the city of Aki-on, where he started the "Akron File Works," in the fall of 1868. Mathias Harter was married, in 1855, to Miss Sallie M. Hall, the youngest daughter of John Hall, second of Springfield Township, who was one of its earliest pioneers. The family of Mathias Harter consists of three sons - Edwin C, Sigel F. and James Hall; and two daughters - Jennie Winona and Sallie Belle. The two first sons and the first daughter were born at Independence, Iowa; of the remaining two, the daughter was born in Aki'on, and the son in the township of Coventry.

JOHN HEINTZ, farmer; P. O. Aki'on; came to New York in August, 1884, from Hesse, Hamburg, on the west side of the Rhine, near Franlcfort-on-the-Main, which country now belongs to Prussia. He was born Oct. 24, 1812, to Peter and Louisa (Bauers) Heintz; she was a daughter of George and

^Margaret Bauers. His father was a prominent farmer in his native country: his family consisting of three sons and three daughters, John being the only son now living: his oldest sister living in Germany, the second, Loiiisa, wife of Urias Whitner, of Coventry: and Mary, wife of Joseph Slager. now residing near Aurora, 111. John was married, March 20, 1886. in Cleveland, to Sophia Kech. daughter of Conrad Kech, a prominent farmer of Truml)ull Co.. Ohio: by her he had seven childi'eu, two of whom died in infancy. Tohn F. in his 29th year, after having been married some time to Susannah Renninger, who is also deceased, leaving three children - Charles and Edward, living in Bath Township, and Joseph living with relatives in East Libei*ty. There are four children living, one son and tluve daughters - Louisa, wife of Louis Moore, residing in Pine Bluffs, Ark. ; Sarah, wife of Joseph Arnold, a farmer in Sharon Township, Medina Co. : Amelia, widow of Hemy Bolinger. she residing in Clarke Co.. Ind. : and George, married to Sarah A. HaiTis, a farmer in Bath Township. The fii'st wife of John Heintz died in 1849: his second mamage occurring May 20, 1851, to Margai'et (Rost) Bollen, a daughter of Jacob and Agnes (Boll inger) Bollen, who were natives of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, came to New Yoi'k in 1848; subsequently moving to Norton Township. Mr. Heintz after complying with the requirements of the compulsory education law, learned the painter's trade. After coming to America he sought for work at his trade, and not being able to speak the English language, was unable to secure a position. He then ti'aveled in search of work, a part of his time being spent in Holmes Co., Ohio, and in Cleveland, where he learned the butcher's trade, which he followed in the latter place, and in Alo-on, subsequently learning the cooper's trade which he followed until 1858, when he moved to the farm which he now occupies. He has held the various township offices of trust, and with his family, are connected with the Gennan Reformed Chiu'ch of Akron.

28, 18 7. Philip came from Germany in the spring of 1845, to the farm on which our subject now lives, with his wife, two sons and two daughters - seven more, two sons and live daughters being born after their emigi-ation to Coventry Township, he dying Dec. 29, 187<), in his f)7th year; of the whole number of children eight are now living - two brothers, Philip and John, in Bath Township, this county, engaged in farming; one sister, formerly Mrs. Jacob Glass, who died in Kansas, she afterward marrying Elias Gaskanbach, a farmer in Miami Co., Kan., where they now reside; the others are Mrs. Matilda Sherbondy, whose husband is Superintendent in rubber works: Mary, Mrs. Urias Kramer, also engaged in rubber works ; Magdalena, a Mi-s. Eli Petrti, engaged at the sewer-pipe works; Catharine, formerly a Mrs. Philij^ Biu-gy, now a Mrs. Philip Laubert, working at the Seiberling Company Works; all residing in Akron. George, the subject of this sketch, was married to Mary M. Beck, bom Sept. 1, 1853, and daughter of George Beck. They have one child - George Philip, born Aug. 21, 1878. The mother of our subject is Mary (Baird) Heintz, born Sept. 29, 1814. George learned the potter's trade, at which he worked eight years, the rest of his life being spent in a general farm avocation. They are members of the Trinity Lutheran Church, living Chi'istian lives and commanding the respect of the people.

ALEM HIGH, farmer; P. O. New Portage; son of William High, who was born Feb. 18, 1796; he of Josiah High, a native of Berks Co., Penn. William was mari'ied to Elizabeth Reninger Sept. 10, 1822; she was boi-n Jan. 6, 1801, and died Sept. 3, 1872; they had thi-ee childi-en - Alem, the subject of this sketch, born June 1, 1823; Isaac, June 21, 1825; Anna Eliza, Dec. 18, 1828; all of whom are living, the latter the wife of Rev. L. C. Edmonds, married Feb. 1, 1850, and located in Adamsburg, Snyder Co., Penn.; Isaac was married to Mary Jane Ludwig; the second marriage, to Jane Moore, with whom he is still living in Medina; he engaged in the hardware and gi'ocery business at that place. Alem was married to Leah Wildi'oudt May 30, 1850, she dying April 6, 1851 ; second marriage, to Mary

Weirick, Aug. 29, 1854; expired July 21, 1868; third marriage, to Elizabeth Daily, Nov. 2, 1805. By all maiTiages, he has had teu children: By first wife, one, who died in infancy; second, four children, two of whom died in infancy; those living are Amasa Mil ton, born Oct. 10, 1859; Sarah E., Sept. 26, 1861; third marriage, five - Leora, born Sept. 4, 1866; U. G., July 9, 1868; Milo, Feb. 26, 1870: Lvdia A., Oct. 23, 1871, died May 10, 1875: and Joshua, Jan. 8, 1875. William High came to Springfield Township in the spring of 1882, where he lived and worked at the car})enter and joiner's trade for aliout eleven years, then came to the farm upon which his son now lives, and upon which he has carried on a general farm life since, securing a district- school education. Our subject has held the various township offices of trust; is a liberal supporter of all the enterprises of the township, and watchful in the advantages of education for his family.

ELMER HOUSEL, Weighmaster at Sweitzer Shaft, Akron; is a son of Martin, born Nov. 20, 1794, in Westmoreland Co., Penn., and died Sept. 30, 1856, in his 63d year; he is a son of Jacob Housel. Martin was one of the first settlers in Coventry Township; his first wife was Charlotte Brewster, a sister to Alexander Brewster, whose sketch appears in another place in this work. By this marriage there were thi'ee children - Hiram, Jacob and Lydia; second marriage, to Margaret Viers, by whom he had twelve children, eight of whom are living; they were as follows: Charlotte, Sarah, Martin, Liverton, Harrison, Nancy, Martha, James, Alice, Elmer (the subject of this sketch), Benjamin and Oscar. All are maiTied - Charlotte, wife of C. L. Goodwin, engaged in prospecting coal; residence, Girard, Trumbull Co.. Ohio; Martin, a millwright in Middlebury; Harrison, mail agent on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad; Martha, wife of James Kilfoyle, who is connected with the railroad at Niles, Ohio; James, foreman in sewer-pipe company at Middlebmy; Benjamin, a carpenter in Northfield, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio; Oscar, car[)enter in Galesburg, 111. Our subject was born Feb. 25, 1846; attended school and worked on a farm until 1 6 years of age, when he went to

Girard, Ohio, where he worked in a flouringmill eleven years, then engaged in the coal business in difl:erent ptu'ts of the Mahoning Valley, continuing in the same business, principally, until the present time. He was married, Oct. 3, 1871, to Rachael A. McCartney, daughter of A. W. and Mary A. (Dunlap) McCtu'tney, of Girard, Ohio. They have three childi'en - Guy, born June 16, 1873; Mary, Feb. 28, 1876; Elizabeth, Jan. 17, 1879. In November, 1880, after the opening the new shaft of an extensive coal-mine on the Sweitzer farm, he accepted his present position - that of Weiglunaster.

HOUSTON KEPLER, faiTaer; P. O. New Portage; is a son of Jacob Kepler, who was born about 1797, in Center Co., Penn. His father was John, a native of Bucks Co., Penn., but moved with his family to Green Township, in 1802. The early ancestry were fi'om Switzerland. John and a valuable horse were instantly killed at a cider-press by being struck with a heavy lever which became detached. Jacob remained with his father until 18 years of age, when he began woi'king for himself, returning, however, at harvest time, to assist his father. At about 25 years of age, he was man-ied to Susan Marsh, daughter of Adam Marsh, an eai-ly -settler of Franklin Township. Jacob was always a hard-working man, with a gi-eat desire for the acquisition of wealth, which he afterwju'd possessed. In 1822, he settled on the fann where his son Houston now lives, which at that time was a vast wilderness, bu.t, by clearing and gi'ubbing, he became the possessor of more than 1,100 acres of land in Coventry Township. They had thirteen children - foiu- sons and nine daughters; six are living - two sons, both represented in this work; and foiu" daughters - Mrs. Thomas Baughman, Mrs. Hemy Wise, IVIi-s. Andi-ew Oberlin and Mrs. Solomon Reninger. Huston was born Aug. 25, 1889; he stayed with his father on the fann until his marriage, which occvirred April 2, 1868, to Catharine Foust, daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Mauery ), daughter of Frederic and Catharine (Hillygoss) Mauery, natives of Pennsylvania. In 1850, the Fousts came from near the southern line of the State of Wisconsin, whither they had gone, a short time before, from their native State, to Green Township, where they purchased the place known as the " Old Foust Farm." The old people there died - the father on his birthday, Oct. 20, 1875, aged ()G years; the mother, Aug. 18, 1872, aged 5(5 years. Houston has four children - Clara Alice, born Feb. 24, 1864: Lam-a Jane, Aug. 11, 1867; Maggie Elizabeth, Oct. 18, 1872; and Nelson Eugene, May 16, 1877. He was elected Clerk of the township in the spring of 1864, which position he held for six successive terms, and two terms thereafter was .Treasiu'er one year, and for the last fifteen years has held the office of Justice of the Peace, and eleven years member of the School Board, taking an active interest in the progress of education. His life upon the farm is more especially devoted to the raising of grain, the products of his farm being from twelve to fifteen hundi'ed bushels of wheat alone. He and family ai'e members of the Refonned Chm'ch, and liberal givers to the cause of religion and the building of chm'ches.

SAMUEL KEPLER, fai-mer: P. O. New Portage ; is a son of Jacob Kepler, a brief history of whom appears with that of Houston Kepler, in this work. Samuel was born April 17, 1830, and received the educational advantages of the old log schoolhouse of those pioneer days, with its puncheon floor and Congress stove, with holes bored in the logs of the building, and wooden pins driven in to support their writing-desks, etc. At 21 years of age, he engaged in farming on his present location, which was a part of the land owned by his father. He was married, Sept. 12, 1851, to Suannah Swigait, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Daily) Swigart, she a daughter of John Daily, who was supposed to have been the first settler in Franklin Township They were natives of Bucks Co., Penn. By this union there were seven children, five of whom are living - Uriah A., born in 1852; Anna, in 1855; Jacob, July 19, 1859; Samuel, Dec. 9, 1865; Minnie May, Dec. 5, 1871. Uriah A. married Mary Lamb, daxighter of Nathan Lamb, formerly a prominent business man of this county. They are farming at Chanute, Kan.; Anna, wife of Hon. Hugo C. Preyer, formerly of the Ohio Staats Zritnng, at Canton, now editor of the Great West, an independent paper published at Denver, Colo. He is also President of the Stonewall Mining Company. The mines of this company, four in number, are situated near Crosson, on the line of the Denver & South Park Railroad, about fortyeight miles from Denver. The camp is considered one of the best in the State, with a capital of $1,000,000. He is also Secretary of three other mines. Jacob, second son of Samuel Kepler, has advanced to a considerable degree of prominence as a township poltician and a business man. He received a district-school education, with the additional advantages, for a short time, of the high schools and College of Canton, Ohio, where he was also engaged for a time as solicitor upon the Ohio Staats Zeitung. When a lad of but 16 years, he became very much interested in public matters, and, at 21 years of age, was appointed by the Trustees to canvass the township for election purposes, on account of the great niunber of transient men. He has been for a considerable time a regular correspondent of the Aki'on City Times, and is at present living upon the farm with his father. The subject of this sketch has held the various township offices of trust since his marriage - those of Trustee, Treasurer, and, in 1880, was Assessor of real fistate.

JOHN P. KEPLER, Aki'on; projn-ietor of the Farmers' Coal Bank, Coventry Township Ohio, which was started in 1874, opening a mine of coal of a superior quality, with a vein averaging about four and a half feet, and employing at one time neai4y forty men. His machinery consists of two engines, one of -4ghty-five-horse power, the other of twentyhorse power; being a practical engineer, he is able to run his own power, as well as the general superintendency of his mine. In 1878, he began utilizing his power by engaging in wood-tm-ning of all kinds, and light sawing; but, on the 18th of February, 1880, his building, 86x46, was destroyed by fire, entailing upon him a heavy loss. He was born March 5, 1849, to John A., the son of Andi-ew and ^Iaria Kintz, the latter a daughter of John Kintz, of Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio. His boyhood was spent in Green Township, where he was born, working on a farm and at the carpenter's trade. He afterward went to Alu'on, where he learned the machinist's trade, having before had some experience in that branch of machinery, so that he is now able to biiild an engine complete. Afterward, for abont a year, he kept a meat market, and, since being engaged in the business of mining, has devoted some time to prospecting for coal and the stxidy of geology. He was married, Jnly 27, 1865, to Lovina Stroman, daughter of John Stroman, of Springfield Township. They have two children - Clara M., born Jnne 9, 18r5<l: and Hem'v Edgar, Feb. 4, 187U.

JOHN KITTINGER, retired farmer; P. O. Akron; was born east of the city of Lancaster. Perm., Aug. 28, 1809. His father was Abraham, son of Casper, whose father came from Germany abont one hundred years ago. His mother, Elizabeth Hunsicker, a native of Switzerland, came to this coiuitry in about the year 1800. The subject of this sketch has spent his life in farming and fancy- coverlet weaving, being at present engaged, to a limited extent, in the latter occupation, his apj)renticeship being completed when not quite 21 years of age, so that, for more than half a century, he has plied his trade. In the year 183H,he came from the land of his nativity to New Portage, where he resided for about two years, then returned to the East to pxu'chase machinery for weaving purposes. He was married, in the spring of 1885, to Soj)hia Babb, daughter of George Babb, one of the early settlers of Springfield Townshij^; five childi'en blessed this union, three of whom are still living - Jacob, born Feb. 19, 1887; George, Sept. 23, 1888, died in infancy; David, Oct. 25, 1840; Levi, May 26, 1842; and Amanda, Sept. 28, 1850. All thi-ee of his sons served in the cause of their country - Levi in the 14th Ohio Battery, under Ca})t. BiuTows, (lying April 15. 1852, of a fever which he contracted at Pittsbm-g Landing: David served three years in the 29th O. V. I., imder Col. Buckley, and was discharged after the battle of Atlanta; retm-ning home, he engaged in work at the wagon-maker's trade at Hammond's Corners, Bath Township, this county, where he still resides; Jacob resided in Randolph Co., Ill,, with his family, where he joined a regiment and entered the service; being taken prisoner soon after, he lay at Richmond until that city was taken by the Union forces; he is now residing at Pmis Landing, engaged in coopering and carpentering. Mr. Kittinger's wife died March 2(5, 1870. He is a stanch old Republican, and has been a member of the Gennan Reformed Church f(jr nearly fifty years.

CHARLES F^ KOHLER, Akion; the oldest of a family of five sons and one daughter; born Sept. 6, 1855, to Andrew; he of Andi-ew and Sarah Fisher, daughter of John Fisher. He is of German- English descent. Charles' father was for many years engaged in general merchandising at Richfield and Jersey Shore, in the State of Pennsylvania, where, in Jtmiata Co., Charles was born, and received all the educational advantages of his community; then, after moving to Akron, in the spring of 1870, he completed the high school term and took a coiu'se at the Ol^erlin Commercial School, where he received a diploma for proficiency. On the 1st of January, 1879, he accepted the position of Weighmaster and book-keeper at the Sunnnit Mine, formerly the old Steese Mine. He was married, April 10, 1879, to Alice Brittain, daiighter of John T. Brittain whose history appears in the biograi)hical department of Springfield Township, of this work. They have one child - Burt B., born Feb. 4, 1 880. Charles' only sister, Mrs. Ferdinand Diebold, residing in Cleveland; his oldest brother, John, stiidying medicine with Dr. Leight; the others ai'e attending school, the father being careful that his children improve their educational advantages.

SIMON P. MARSH, teacher and farmer: P. O. Akron. The ancestors of this estimable gentleman were natives of the State of Pennsylvania, near Williamsport: his father, George L., was born Feb. 7, 1808, and died April 18, 1870, the son of Atlam, a car]>euter by trade, who came to Franklin Townshi}), this county, about 1819, and died in 1862 or 18(58, aged about 82 years. George L. received a very limited education on account of the early removal of his father to the above-named township, and the prevailing idea of those early times that work was more necessary than education; his services were, at a tender age, demanded ui)on the fann. He was married to Elizabeth Hane. Dec. 1, 1881 : she was born July 20, IcSll, and died Nov. 2, 1867. By this union there were six sons and six daughters - George Adam, born Dec. 8, 1882; John Jacob, Dec. 80, 1883; Samuel Christian. Aug. 25, 1885; Nancy, April 4, 1887; Lovina, Jan. 8, 1889; Elizabeth, April 8, 1840; Sarah, April 7. 1842; the two last are dead - the latter, wife of John Myers, by whom she had one child Ida Elizabeth, born June 22, 1862; William Henry, Jan. 22, 1844; Hiram Franklin, Nov. 28, 1845; Simon Peter, April 5, 1848: Harriet, May 8, 1850; and Amanda, Sept. 16, 1852. Mr. Marsh, before his marriage, entered 160 acres of land, which he afterward cleared up, and raised the large family mentioned above, ten of whom are still living, all the sons having been teachers, George teaching and farming in Marshall Co., Ind. ; William teaching and carpentering in Tallmadge Township; John farming in Stark Co. ; the others are residents of Franklin Township ; the daughters are wives of the sons of the earliest and most prominent early settlers of that township. Simon P. began teaching at 16 years of age, having received h s certificate to teach when but 1 5 years of age; he has now taught his twentieth term of district school. He was married, Oct. 15, 1872, to Sophia E. Young, born July 21, 1848, in Franklin Township, daughter of Samuel, the son of Abraham Yoiuig; her mother was Sarah Shook, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Vensall) Shook, natives of Pennsylvania, but early settlers of Franklin Township. They have had four childi-en, one dying in infancy : those living are Ellery Leroy, born Aug. 1, 1874; Charles Gilbert,' March 1, 1877; and Etta Elizabeth, March 26, 1 879. He pui-chased the beautiful farm upon which he now lives in March, 1 874, and, in the spring following, his removal to the township, was elected to the office of TowTiship Clerk, which position he has held to the present time, except the year 1879. He and family are members of the Reformed Church ; a prominent Democrat, and an enterprising yoimg man.

SAMUEL W.' MILLER (deceased); was bom in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Dec. 6, 1812, and died Jan. 28, 1881, suddenly, of heart disease; his parents were Jesse and

Elizabeth (Weaster) Miller, both of whom lived to a great age - she about 106 years. They came from Venango Co., Penn., to the farm on which the widow now lives, in January, 1865, after having resided in many difierent places in ttieir native State, he being a stone-mason by trade, but afterward engaging in farming; his father, Jesse, was a miller by trade, and a school-teacher of considerable prominence. Samuel married Elizabeth Seger June 11, 1888, daughter of John, he of John and Ann (Rhodenbush), she of Jacob and Ann Rhodenbush. They had eleven children, fom- of whom died in childhood; those living are William J. M., born March 8, 1884; Mary Caroline, Dec. 12, 1886; John H., May 12, 1889; Sarah Ann, Nov. 80, 1841; Eunice C, July 2, 1847; Hannah M., Jvme 4, 1856; and George W., April 28, 1859. William married Elizalieth Honn, who was born in Philadelphia; they have two children - John L. and Sarah A., who, at this wi-iting, reside in Venango Co., Penn. William, being called here by the death of his father, is contemplating a removal to this State to assist his mother in the management of the farm; the second is Mrs. James Graham, living in Wood Co., Ohio; the third, to Amanda Gregg; they reside in Aki'on; the fourth, a Mrs. Samuel Foster, who is a mechanic in the knife-works at Akron: the fifth, a Mrs. Earnest B. Teits, a tailor at Akron. The two youngest are at home. Mr. Miller was a man respected by the ]ieo|)le of his commianity, and, with his wife, members of the chmx-h, and gave liberally of their means for the support of the cause of religion and the advancement of the people.

SAMPSON MOORE, Jr., farmer; P. O. Akron; the youngest of six childi-en - four sous and tAVO daughters - of Sampson Moore, who came from the County Antrim, near Ballymena, Ireland, in May 1822, landing at Fairport, Ohio, and going fi'om there to Painesville. Lake Co., Ohio. Sampson, Sr., died nine days after landing at Fairport, and his widow afterward married one James Hall, and, in March, 1826, moved to the farm upon which the subject of this sketch now lives. The ste})-father died about two years later, and the mother Sept 7, 1855, at about 68 years of age. She was Jane Kerr, a native of Ireland, and daughter of Robert and Margaret (Boyd) Kerr, who was a sister of Gen. Boyd, of Revolutionary fame, who died in New York City. The Kerr family was formerly of Scotland, but moved into Ireland, and, like the Boyd family, became very wealthy and of considerable prominence. Mr. Moore was married, Jan. 10, 1864, to Mary E. Shutt, daughter of Abraham and Catharine (Gregg) Shutt, who were natives of Maryland - the Greggs of Pennnsylvania. They have four children - Jane C, born Feb. 21, 1865; Emma T., Nov. 26. 1869; Louisa M., Oct. 17, 1871; and James S., May 26, 1875. The Moores were of English descent, Sampson's grandfather being sent from England to Ireland as legal agent for an estate. James Moore, a brother to Sampson, is probably responsible for the p appearing in that name; he was a jeweler at No. 68 High street, Belfast, and, upon the face of an "old bull's-eye" watch, which he presented to his brother, he used the letters of the name to mark the hour, instead of figiu-es or other characters, and supj)lying the deficiency in the number of letters. Mr. Moore is a member of the Disciples' Church, a stanch Republican, and a man of considerable prominence in the township in which he lives.

GEORGE PROEHL, farmer; P. O. Aki-on; was born April 9, 1822, to George and Christine (Boedchel) Proehl, who were natives of Saxe Altenburg, Germany; his father was a grain-dealer in that country, dying when the subject of this sketch was at a very tender age, probably about 1825, at about 50 years of age. George is the youngest of six chil dren, all of whom are dead except an older sister, who still resides in their native country. He received his education under the compulsory laws of the country, was a soldier from 1842 to 1846, serving the required time as a regular; then went on the reserve force for two years, after which he received his freedom. In the fall of 1848, he came to America, shipping from Bremen to New York, where he landed after a forty-three days' voyage; he immediately came to Akron, where he worked the first ten years at his trade, that of stone-cutting and masonry. In 1858, he purchased the farm upon which he now lives, moving to the same in the spring of 1859, and has been working at his trade and farming since that time. He was married, July 1, 1849, to Louisa Loose, who was born May 21, 1825. to Gottfried and Elizabeth Loose, who were also natives of Saxe Altenburg, Germany. She came to America without her parents in the year of her marriage. They have had eight children; one died in infancy; the oldest, Louis J., born July 18, 1850; George, March 8, 1852; William, May 14, 1854; Maria Matilda, April 18, 1856; John Franklin, Aug. 8, 1861; Emma, Aug. 17, 1864, and Sarah Ida, Jan. 29, 1867. Loiiis is a graduate of the college at Lebanon, Ohio; also, .n 1879, graduated from the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, and is now practicing with Dr. Underwood, in the city of Akron. George, Jr., married Amanda Burgner; William married Allie S. Vandersall Dec. 7, 1879, by whom he has one child - John Martin, bom Sept. 6, 1880; he is engaged in farming in Coventry. Maria M. is the wife of John R. Davis, who is teacher of a graded school started by himself at Brecksville; he is also a graduate of Lebanon, Ohio. They were married April 18, 1880. Mr. Proehl and family are members of church, and he a liberal supporter of religious and educational privileges. ISAAC ROMIG, farmer; P. O. New Portage; is a son of Jesse Romig, a native of Lehigh Co., Penn., who died in 1867, in his 85th year; he was the youngest of five children - four sons and one daughter, all of whom are dead. Isaac was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, March 14, 1827. Jesse came from his native county to Wooster in the fall of 1826, where he lived four years, then removed to Thompson Township, Seneca Co., where he died. He was the father of thirteen children, all of whom lived until after 21 years of age; there are at present two sons and five daughters livr ing, our subject next to the youngest. Their residences are as follows: John, a farmer in Marshall Co., Ind. ; Susannah, widow of Michael Kern, Thompson Township, Seneca Co. ; Polly, widow of Samuel Shirk, living in the State of Michigan; Juliana, a maiden living with the last- mentioned; Catharine, wife of John Good, a farmer of some official ])rom- inence in Stark Co., Ind. ; Martha, wife of George Collier, a farmer in York Township, Sandusky Co., Ohio. Our subject received a very limited education, attending the district school about six months, his time being occupied upon the farm with his father until 20 years of age, after which he worked by the month for a time. In February 1850, he was married to Lucy Ann Good, daughter of Adam Good. By her he had two children, she dying in June, 1855, in Stark Co., Ind., whither they had gone shortly after marrige. His second marriage was to Mary Good, in December, 1856, a cousin to his tirst wife; by the latter marriage there were eight children, two of whom died in childhood; those living are Sarah Matilda, born March 21, 1851, now the wife of Robert Paul, the present County Sui'veyor, living in Akron; Mary Magdalene, born Oct. 23, 1853, the wife of Moses Werley, a carpenter and cabinet-maker in Wadsworth, Ohio. Emma L., born Aug. 28, 1862; Hiram F., Aug. 31, 1865; George W., July 4, 1868; Clara A., Oct. 6, 1871; Charles N., Sept. 12, 1875; Archie H., Aug. 16, 1878. Mr. Romig has been a member of the School Board of his township, taking an active interest in the education of his family; his business is grain and stock raising. He and family are members of the Grace Reformed Church. After ten years' life in Indiana, and meeting with many reverses in trying to secure a home, he sought a new field in Siunmit Co., Ohio, were, after many trials and hardships, he has, by diligence and perseverance, secured one of the most beautiful homes in Coventry Township. RILEY ROOT, farmer; P. O. New Portage; is the youngest of eight sons, one daughter being younger; he was born June 30, 1807, his parents being Reuben and Sarah (McMil lin) Root, natives' of Canaan, Conn., but came to Coventry Township in the winter of 1818, and engaged in farming, at time when the city of Akron consisted of only three log cabins, Cleveland and Canton being the nearest markets. The subject of this sketch received a very limited education, his time being employed in farming and at odd jobs of clearing. He was married, Sept. 27, 1827, to Lucinda Manning, who was born Jan. 29, 1812, to John and Sophia (Cogswell) Manning. They have had five children - Fannie, born Jan. 11, 1828, married Jan. 24, 1847, to Orson Moore, and died Jan. 19, 1875; Orpha, born Dec. 27, 1829, married, July 1, 1852, to John Meredith, a resident of Bath; Harriet, born Sept. 21, 1833, married Sept. 2, 1852, to N. C. Minor, a resident of Johnson's Corners; William, born Dec. 27, 1835, married, Oct. 6, 1859, to Rosetta Bunker, who died Oct. 23, 1872; he re-married March 20, 1873, to Mary Ann Smith (McCune); Olive, born Sept. 1, 1839, married, Nov. 10, 1859, to Charles Ingersoll. They have lived on their preseent homestead for forty- four years, clearing up all the land and making progress with the times. Mr. Root was, in his you.nger days, an expert with the rifle, having at one shot killed two deer, and on several occasions two tmrkeys; he has been an honest and industrious farmer all his days, and, with his noble wife, is a member of the M. E. Chui-ch.

FRANKLIN E. RENINGER, farmer; P. O. Akron; is a son of Solomon Reninger, deceased, born Sept. 26, 1830, in the State of Pennsylvania, and came to Coventry in the spring of 1831, he a son of John and Mary (Spotts) Reninger. Mr. Reninger was a man of many pleasing characteristics, and his death, which occm'red April 1, 1870, after nearly fifty years of life among the people of Coventry, was greatly lamented by the people of many years' acquaintance. His wife, who is still living, is Lovina Kepler (see sketch of Kepler family). Franklin was born July 10, 1855; being second son of a large family, his educational advantages were limited ; however, he has taken an active part in the different enterprises of the township. He was married, June 22, 1874, to Catharine Ries, born May 25, 1858, to Henry, a son of Nicholas Ries, who were natives of Hesse-Cassel, near Unter-Haun, Germany; he came to America in 1845, in his 17th year. Her mother was Elizabeth Brehm, daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth (Karr) Brehm, natives of Bavaria, Germany; she came to this country in 1846, in her 14th year. By this mamage there were three childi*en born - Lizzie, Dec. 18, 1875; Clara, Oct. 5, 1879; and one who died in infancy. IVIr. Reninger carries on general farming and stock-raising ; is a member of

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SAMUEL STEFFEE, farmer; P. O. Summit: was born Jan. 2, 1819, to Adam, a son of Leonard Steftee who were natives of Huntingdon Co., Penn., where they resided, and were engaged as tillers of the soil. The father of oTir subject died in 1878, in his 84th year. Samuel's mother was Sally Stroup, daughter of Adam and Eve Stroup, who were also natives of the State of Pennsylvania. He obtained his education, which is moderate, by carefully utilizing the spare moments which he had from labor, the whole time that he spent in school being but one-half day, his father having moved into Venango Co. as one among the first settlers, and when the schools were more than five miles distant. He assisted his father on the farm until about 21 years of age, when he engaged at the charcoal works, at which employment he was engaged nearly thirty years. He was married about 1844, to Margery Allen, daughter of Gen. George Allen, who was one of seven brothers engaged in the war of 1812, but returned home at the close of the war, having passed safely through many hair- breadth escapes with the Indians. By this marriage there were seven children, four of whom are living - Thomas, Louisa, Narcissa and Samuel. The three oldest are married and living - Thomas, in Coventry Township; Louisa, wife of Charles Carpenter, in Portage Township; Narcissa, wife of John Nichols, a farmer in Copley; Samuel, at home. His second marriage was to Sarah Jane Manross (Manson), daughter of George and Sarah (Burdick) Manross, who were natives of York State; she, by her first marriage, had five children - Louis, Robert, Eu phemia, Mary T. and George Washington, all living, the four oldest married; by her marriage to Mr. Steffee she has two children - Jesse and Elmira. Jesse Manross, who was a relative or Mrs. Steffee's, was also engaged in the war or 1812, and captured by the Indians, with whom he lived a short time, sharing the life of a prisoner with other comrades among the Indians, but finally made a very narrow escape. Mr. Steffee came to Coventry in the spring of 1865, where he has since been a prominent Kepublican and grain-raiser, also taking part in all the different enterprises of his township.

AUSTIN A. SPICER, fcU-mer and coaldealer; P. O. Akt'on; son of Avery Spicer, whose history appears in the part devoted to the city of Akron; was bom Feb. 27, 1834, and spent his early years in securing a good common-school education sufficient to qualify him for teaching, which he engaged in while traveling tlu"0Ugh the States of Michigan and Illinois in the year 1855, and a part of 1856. In the year 1857, March 19, he was married to Julia A. Lantz, born Nov. 22, 1835, to Jacob and Elizabeth (Albert) Lantz, the mother being a native of Hagerstown, Md., the father of the State of New Jersey, but among the early settlers in the southern part of Springfield Township, this county. They have foTir children - Julia Mav, born July 5,

1860, went to California, where he intended making his futm'e home, and engaged in mining for a time, but, on account of the death of his daughter, he returned to Coventry and engaged in the stock business and farming. Since 1875, he has been engaged in the coal business, mining fi'om his own fann, and in running a coal- dock in the city of Akron, where he is now doing business. Mrs. Spicer has an old German Bible, printed in 1727, and handed down to her fi'om her great-grandmother; also several other relics of antiquity.

ELIAS L. THORNTON, farmer; P. O. Akron; son of David Thornton, who came from the land of his nativity, Snyder Co., Penn., to Coventry Township in 1836, his father, Jolin Thornton, following in 1839. Elias, the subject of this sketch, was born April 25, 1850, on the fai'm where he now resides, receiving, in his eai'lier life, a very limited education, on account of not being able to iinderstand the English language, so that the success with which he has met is due to his own energy and business tact. In about the year 1 870, he began ranning a restaurant, belonging to his father, in the city of Aki-on, in which business he continued about two years, the latter half of the second yeai" for himself, having purchased the business of his father, who died April 23, 1874, since which time Elias has had charge of the large farm contained in the old homestead, in addition to a 53-acre lot adjoining, which he purchased a few years ago. He has, also, in connection with his large farming interests, employed men as blacksmiths and harness-makers in shops on his own farm, and extensively engaged in the lumber business, furnishing from his own land timbers fc-r the different coal mines in Coventry Township, and, in partnership with the Swartz brothers, purchased several acres of timber land near Manchester, Franklin Township, which was furnished in ties to the railroad company. In the early part of the centennial decade, he entered into partnership with the Motz brothers, at Uniontown, in the tannery business, which they continued for about two years, when they sold the stock and retired from the business, retaining the real estate, which they hold jointly at the present time. He has charge, on the old homestead, of one of the finest pleasure-grounds in Summit Co., it being finely located on the reservoir, where can be found the best of boating and fishing, and having every modern convenience, makes it a most popular summer resort. He is now building a store-room on his farm adjoining the mines, for the pvu'pose of supplying the farmers and mining trade. He was married, Sept. 7, 1S75, to Alice Stahl, daughter of Benjamin and Catharine (Sholley) Stahl, formerly of the city of Akron. They had three children; two are living - Dora Belle and Grace Leona.

HIEAM Y. BRONSON ; Peninsula ; is a son of Harmon and Molly (Hickox) Bron- &on, who were natives of Wateibury. Conn. Harmon was born Dec. 18, 1774 ; his wife Dec.

18, 1795, and, with his father's famil}-, came to Ohio in 1809. Harmon settled in Cleveland with his famil}', wbile his father went on to Cohimbia, Lorain Co., where he resided until his death in 1816. Harmon Bronson was by trade a carpenter, and was occupied in this business during his residence in Cleveland, the place at that time scarcely meriting the name of village. Upon the breaking-out of the war of 1812, he sent his wife and family to Connecticut, but the}' only reached a town in New York State, however, when their money was exhausted, and she remained there all winter, working in a hotel ; and, at the close of the war, she took a presented opportunity to ride back to Cleveland in a lumber wagon. In 1815, Harmon removed to Lorain County, where he engaged in farming, remaining there until 1821, and then returned to Cleveland. He remained there but a short time, however, moving to Boston Township and locating at Peninsula, where the remainder of his days were passed. He became a large land-owner, and was largely interested in developing the business interests of the township. He erected the first saw and grist mill at that place, which he successfully conducted for some 3'ears. His death occurred upon the anniversary^ of his birth and marriage, Dec. 18, 1853. His wife died Feb. 18. 1858. Hiram Y. Bronson was born in Cleveland in 1811, and came with his parents to Peninsula in 1824, where he has since resided. Upon the death of his father, he succeeded him in his milling and various enterprises. He has been an active participant in all public enterprises ; has striven to promote all measures conducing to the best interests of the communit}', and has been instrumental in securing for Peninsula such advantages as will last as long as does the community. He has served as Justice of the Peace, and as Assistant T'nited States Internal Revenue Collector for four years, and as Postmaster for eight years. He is now pleasantly situated, retired from active life, but alwa3s finds time to lend a helping hand to an}' enterprise which tends to promote the welfare of the community with which he has been so long identified. To the fund of reminiscences and historical facts which he has gathered during his life of nearly 7(1 3'ears, the historian of Boston Township is chiefly inj^ debted for the material of his sketch. Mr. Bronson was united in marriage, in 1835, to Miss Ruth L. Ranney, a native of Ohio, and daughter to Comfort and Betsey (Hubbard) Ranney, pioneers of Boston Township, a more complete sketch of whom will be found elsewhere in this department. Of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Bronson, Lucy, born May 1, 1838, married P. H. Dudley, C. E., Dec. 12, 1871. Mr. Dudley is the inventor of the " dynagraph " - a car so constructed that by passing over a road he can give an accurate chart, showing its exact condition as to the rail, roadbed, natui-al resistance, speed, amount of coal and water used by engine, grade, etc. This is one of the most intricate and valuable inventions of modern times. Mr. Dudley's first car was constructed for the Victorian Grovernment for the railways of Australia. He is now constantly employed in examining the railroads of this country, and can be found most of the time with his family in his car, which is fitted out with elegant appointments. Mr. Dudley is also the inventor of an electric clock, which is making a sensation in scientific circles. Emily v., born May 7, 1843. was married to Hon. A. L. Conger, of Akron, Nov. 1, 1864. Mr. Conger is one of Akron's most prominent citizens, of whom an extended sketch will be found elsewhere in this work. Harmon, born Aug. 15, 1846, has traveled extensively, and is a promising young business man, at present living in Philadelphia, engaged in business connected with the electric clock of Mr. Dudley's invention.

FREDERICK. N BOIES, retired farmer, Peninsula. Perhaps none of the older settlers of the township have passed through such a varied and interesting career as the subject of this sketch. He was born in New Hampshire in 1800, and remained with his father, who was a farmer, until he was 17 years of age, when he engaged in lumbering upon the St. Croix River for three years. He then returned home, and for a year engaged in the mercantile trade, afterward in the stock business, and finally in lumbering, which he continued for four years, and then, after a few months, devoted to various occupations, he went to Portland, Conn., and farmed three years. While there, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Lewis, who was born in 1805. They were married Jan. 5, 1830. After his marriage, Mr. B. was boss teamster in the famous freestone quarries of Portland for three years. In the fall of 1834, he removed with his family to Ohio, and bought a piece of land in Northampton Township, remaining there three years, when he removed to Stow Township, and started a blacksmith-shop, which he conducted for some time, bis family enjoying the superior school advantages of that township. He traded his shop, after a time, for 80 acres of land, upon which he remained one year, and then bought and located upon 110 acres of land in Boston Township. In 1849, he went to California, l)ut returned in about one year, and resumed farming and dairying. One day, while milking, he was stricken with paralysis, from which be partially recovered, and, exposing himself, caught cold, which resulted in the loss of bis eyesight. Since June, 1876. he has not been able to see a ray of light. Mentally, Mr. Boies is as vigorous as he was in his prime, and relates, with minute dates, interesting reminiscences of the former days of his busy life. Himself and wife are members of the Episcopal Church, in which be is Senior Warden. They are now living in Peninsula, and enjoj^ the satisfaction of having raised a worth}- family of children, viz., Mrs. Ann L. Cole, Peninsula, Ohio ; Mrs. Mary Worthington, who died in Connecticut ; Chai'les E., Fred W., Mrs. Effie A. Worthington, of Portland, Conn., and Helen, who died at the age of 14, in Boston Township.

CHARLES E. BOIES is a young and promising business man of Peninsula. He was born in Stow Township, in 1840. At about the age of 15, he went to Connecticut, from which place he took passage upon a coasting vessel. In August, 1862, be enlisted in the 20th Conn. V. I., and was in active service during all the rebellion, after wliich he again went to sea for a year. In the fall of 1867, he came to Peninsula, and started a meat market, after which he engaged upon the canal a year ; and, in 1872, went into partnership with bis brother, F. W. Boies, who was engaged in milling at Peninsula, which business they operated together until January, 1880, when be sold out to bis brother, who afterward disposed of the business to George Thomas & Son, with whom Mr. Boies is now engaged. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Alice A. Warburton, of Northampton Townsbip. They have two children - Edith M. and E. Rice. Charles is now serving as Township Trustee, and as a member of the Council, and has served

FRED W. BOIES was born in Stow Township, Sept. 17, 1842, and, until 21 years of age, was an assistant upon his father's farm. In 1862, he enlisted in the 115th 0. V. I., and served for three years in all the engagements of his regiment. Upon his return to his home, he engaged in business upon the canal, and followed boating for himself six j-ears, at the expiration of which time he engaged at farming for two years, and then, with his brother Charles, followed milling, at which he devoted his time exclusively up to February, 1881, when he sold out to George Thomas & Son. He is a young man, possessing good business qualifications, and will succeed at whatever he undertakes.

FRANK BUTLER, farmer ; P. 0. Peninsula ; is a young and extensive farmer of the township. His parents are Thomas and Catharine (Brennan) Butler, both of whom are natives of Ireland. The}' emigrated to America, and subsequently settled, in 1849, upon the farm which Frank now owns. Frank was born in Northampton Township, in 1851, but has re sided in Boston Township since the removal of his parents there, being engaged in farming and lumbering. He now owns 280 acres of land, which he previously shared in partnership with his brother John. He has improved the place with buildings, and has the farm under good cultivation. He is an industrious and deserving yonng man, and is highly respected by his fellow townsmen. John Butler was born in Northampton, in 1848, and has been farming for the greater portion of his life. His health is such that he goes to the Southern States to spend the winter months, but tlie remainder of the time is identified with Boston Township as one of its most respected inhabitants.

EDWARD BLAKESLEY, retired farmer; Peninsula ; is a son of Edward and Rhoda (Daggett) Blakesley. His father was a native of Hartford, Conn.; his mother, of Schenectady, N. Y., where they were married. They emigrated to Ohio, in 1835, locating in Richfield Township, where they resided for many years. His father was an extensive land-owner, owning land in Hinckley, Granger, Royalton and Brecksville Townships. He died, Jan. 14, 1876, in Ro3'alton. His mother died at his home in Peninsula, Feb. 11, 1879, at the advanced age of 92 years. The subject of this sketch was born in Onondaga town and count}', Jan. 11, 1815, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits his entire life. He commenced farming for himself in Richfield Township, remaining there nearl}' nine 3'ears ; from there he removed to Boston Township, where he has since resided. He has now disposed of his land, and is living in retirement in Peninsula. He is naturall}' endowed with a genial and liberal spirit, and is a respected and progressive citizen. Mr. Blakesley was married to Miss Ellen Robinson, of Richfield, in 1844 ; they had three children, but one of whom is now living - Ellen Tate. His wife died Feb. 14, 1857. July 5, 1879, he was married to a second wife, Mrs. Betsev McBride, widow of John McBride.

JOHN CONGER (deceased). Job and Roby (Potter) Conger, were married in Vermont, and settled upon his father's farm, at St. Albans. He was one of eleven children, all of whom were Methodists and took a great interest in the church. His father is believed to have been the progenitor of all of the name in the LTnited States. He was a native of New York, and she of Vermont. To them was born, at St. Albans, Vt., the subject of this sketch - John Conger - in September, 1805, who, as soon as he became old enough, worked upon the farm at home, and, they having a brickyard, he learned to manufacture brick. He was married to Hannah Reals, a daughter of Enoch and Hannah (Hurlburt) Beals, she being a native of Massachusetts. Her father was a farmer, and lived a mile and a half from St. xilbans, at which place he and his wife lived and died. Of their daughters, but one other than Mrs. Conger survives ; her name is Mar}' Ann Beals, and her home near Avon, in Wisconsin. Mrs. John Conger was born in Massachusetts, in 1805. After her marriage with Mr. Conger, they remained in St. Albans five years, where he was employed on the farm and in the brickyard. In 1833, he came to Ohio, and for one season clerked at Cleveland for one Ira Jewell, when he was' joined by his family, wliich then consisted of his wife and two children - Sidney P. and George S., an infant, who died when 3 years of age. Subsequently, they moved to Boston, Ohio, where, in company with one Silas Eaton, he established a yard for the manufacture of brick, at which occupation they continued for some time. In 1844, Mr. Conger went into partnership with one Erastus Jackson, with whom he was associated until the time of his deatli, and wiio was, from tlie date of their copartnersliip, his fast friend. Seven children were born to him, viz., Sidney P., Sandford L., George S., John C., Arthur L., and Lucy Cole, wife of Dr. A. M. Cole, of Peninsula. He was Postmaster under Polk and Pierce ; was also Constable. Trustee, and frequently called upon in settlement of estates and arbitration of differences between parties. He was Captain of Artiller3', in Vermont, and was deeply interested in the militia service in his adopted State. He died Nov. 30, 1 853.

SIDNEY P. CONGER, deceased ; was born in Vermont in 1829, and came with his parents when the}' removed to Boston Township, where his early life was passed. He was married Nov. 6, 1853, to Miss Bridget I. Codey, of Boston Township ; she died in Januarv 1861, leaving two children - Lucy Jeanette Warburton, living in Peninsula, and Sidney John, a resident of Akron. He married a second wife,. Miss Rose Mcllwain, of Boston Townsliip, April 10, 1862. Mr. Conger was a prominent business man of the township, engaged in various enterprises. He was engaged in the manufacture of brick for a number of years, and also owned 180 acres of land which he operated, making a specialty of dairying. He served one term as County Commissioner, and held various township offices of trust. He was a member of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 266, A., F. & A. M. His death occurred in August, 1874, in his life's prime, and was a severe blow to the business interests of Boston. Mrs. Conger is living in Boston Village ; she has three children living - George C, Mary Belle and Allie Blanche.

JOHN C. CONGER, farmer ; P. O. Peninsula; was born in Boston Township in 1835. His early days were passed engaged in home duties, receiving a good district-school education. He first left home and was gone one season with Lieut. Reynolds upon a topographical surve}' of the lakes. Returning to Boston Township, he engaged at farming and brick-making until the breaking-out of the war, when he enlisted Aug. 16, 1861, in Co. A. 2d 0. V. C, and was in active service until April 8, 1863. He returned to Boston Township and engaged in farming, at which he has continued up to the present time. He has 135 acres of land, commandingl}- located a short distance from Peninsula, and well improved. As a citizen, Mr. Conger ranks as one of the most intelligent and honorable. He was married in September 1867, to Miss Eunice M. Stillman, who was born in Rhode Island in 1844. The}' have been blessed with five children - Fanny S., Luen J., Elmer B., Pamela P. and Mary G. Mr. Conger has served as Township Clerk and is a member of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 266, and of Summit Chapter of Twinsburg A., F. '& A. M.

A. M. COLE, merchant. Peninsula ; is a son of Edmund H. and Ann L. (Boies) Cole. Edmund H. Cole was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., in 1824, and came with his parents to Ohio at the age of 8 years. His ventures for himself commenced at an early age, first engaging in school-teaching, and then buying and shipping stock. In 1856, he commenced his mercantile career, at which he continued until his death. He first associated himself with F. & T. Wood, under the firm name of Wood, Cole & Co., continuing until 1863, when he bought out his partners and continued in business alone in the same localit}', which he carried on until his death, Jan. 11, 1876. He was a man prominent in all objects of charity, enterprising in all movements tending to the growth, the advantages and welfare of the community, foremost in educational and township affairs, and taking a leading interest in agricultural fairs, serving as Marshal at the fairs in Akron each year. Throughout the excitement prevalent during the war, he was found most loyal and patriotic, aiding with all the means within his power to protect and save the Union. He opened in 1868, the stone quarry south of the town to give employment to laboring men, and was one of the incorporators of the Put-in-Bay Grape and Wine Co., which he was successfully connected with for several years. His death was a severe loss to the business interests of Peninsula and vicinity. He was married in 1848, to Miss Ann L. Boies, daughter of Frederick N. Boies, of Peninsula. Mrs. Cole is living in Peninsula, educating her younger children. Four children now living were the result of this marriage - A. M., H. W., Nellie and Fred.

assistant in his father's store. He then entered upon the study and practice of medicine. He commenced his studies in the office of Dr. Morton, of Peninsula, and finished with Dr. Pixley, who was at that time in practice at Cleveland. He graduated in the IMedical Department of Wooster University, of Cleveland, in 1873-74 ; attended two courses of lectures in Cleveland, and one course at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New York. He then returned to Peninsula and was urged to remain there by his father, who was in ill health. He practiced there two years, the last year in company with Dr. Pixley. Upon the death of his father, he entered upon a mercantile career, at which he is now engaged. In 1879, in company with his brother, H. W. Cole, who conducted the business there^ he opened a store in Deerfield, Portage Co., which was carried on to a successful termination, by the disposal of the stock. His brother then came to Peninsula and entered into partnership with him under the firm name of Dr. A. M. Cole & Bro. They carry a large and wellselected stock of dry goods, groceries, drugs, medicines, etc., and have built up a large and still increasing trade. Dr. Cole, although not in active practice, has an office in his store, and does a good office business. He is a prominent Mason, and takes a leading interest in all the political issues of the day. He has served as School Director two years, and has been Treasurer of the School Fund for three years. He is an advocate of temperance, and is ready to aid any movement for the advancement of the business, social and intellectual good of the community. He is a director and one of the principal ownei's of the Tri-Union Telegraph Co.," which runs from Chagrin Falls to Medina, and which is a good paying investment. Mr. Cole was united in marriage in 1876, to Mrs. Luc}' J. Truscott, of Cleveland, a widow with two children - Harr}' and Jessie. Mr. and Mrs. Cole have one child - Sam.

H. W. Cole was born in Peninsula in 1857, received a good education, and for some time acted as a commercial traveler from Cleveland. He is now the junior partner of the firm, and brings to the business good commercial attributes.

located in the township in 1820, where they still reside. Our subject started out in life for himself at the age of 18 ; he sold osageorange hedge for two years, and then engaged in the lightning-rod business for five years. He next engaged at farming for two years, and still owns, with his brother James, a farm of 170 acres in the township. In December, 1880, he in connection with John Ilusseil opened a grocery store in Peninsula, and are now engaged in trade there under the firm name of Cassidy & Russell. Mr. Cassidy also owns and is operating a saw-mill in the village. He is now serving the third year as Township Trustee, and is a pushing and enterprising business man. He was married in 1877, to Miss Anna Cody, of Boston Township. They have one child - Archimedes.

ANDREW R. CASSIDY, hotel. Peninsula; was born in Boston Township in 1844, and is a sou of Patrick and Margaret Cassidy ; he attended school until he became 16 years of age, after which he engaged for several years in teaching - in all about eighteen terms - in different portions of the county ; in 1866, he started for the West and was gone about eight months, visiting many different localities ; upon his return home, he taught school one term in Hudson ; he then engaged in farming in Boston Township, at which he continued about seven years, still owning the farm ; in 1875, he rented the hotel where he is now living, in Peninsula, and, in 1878, bought the property, which he has carried on up to the present time, but devoting most of his time to cheese and butter making, at which he has been largely engaged for the past five years ; he owns one factory and rents two others, and, during the season of about eight months yearly, makes upon an average 1,700 pounds of cheese and 250 pounds of butter daily ; two of these factories are located in Boston, and one in Richfield Township. Mr Cassidy has served the township as Assessor for seven years, as Township Clerk for three years, and the past year as Real Estate Assessor. He was married in 1869, to Miss Agnes Doherty, of Cleveland ; they have three children - Grace E., Helen M. and Andrew H.

CHARLES FISH, farmer; P. 0. Boston. The Fish brothers, Charles and Buel, own 362 acres of land in Boston Township, which they are rapidly clearing and improving ; at the time of its purchase, a few years ago, it was covered with underbrush and timber ; now they have over 50 acres in a good state of cultivation, and, being young and industrious men, they will in a few years have a large portion in cleared and fertile fields. Charles was born in Cuyahoga Co. in 1842 ; he was married to Miss Mary Campbell in 1865 ; they have two children - Willis and Millie. Charles has associated with him in his farming enterprise, a cousin - Deming B. Pish - who was born in Cuyahoga Co. in 1846, and is an enterprising and industrious 3'oung man. Buel Fish was born in Cuyahoga Co. in 1847 ; he was united in marriage, in 1868, to Miss Lela HoUister, of Cu3-ahoga Co.; they have two children - Nellie and Lida. Charles and Deming were both volunteers in the late war, serving long and faithfully in the defense of their country ; Charles was a member of the 7th Ky. V. C, and served over three years ; Deming was a member of the 52d 0. V. I., and also served three years, during which time he was once a prisoner for five

A. W. HANCOCK, farmer ; P. (3. Peninsula ; was born in Massachusetts in 1832, and came to Ohio with his parents, who settled in Richfield Township, their sketch appearing in that township history. He passed his early days upon the farm until he became 20 years old, when he engaged in various occupations - farming, droving, etc., until 1857, when he was married to Miss L^dia M. Humphrey, who is a daughter of Isaiah and Almira (Waite) Humphrey ; her father was born in Connecticut in 1807 ; her mother in Massachusetts in 1809. Her father came with his parents to Twinsburg at an early day. He was a lawyer bj' profession, and, after his mari'iage, resided a number of years in Twinsburg, engaged at his profession, subsequently removing to Boston Township, where he bought a farm, dividing his time between the two vocations. He died in 1877 ; her mother is still living in the township, upon her fiirm. After his marriage, Mr. H. worked upon his father-in-law's farm for two years, and then enlisted in the 64th 0. V. I., Co. G. He was in active service all through the war, and rose from a private, through all the different grades of merit, to that of Major, as which he was mustered out in 1865 ; his regiment participated in a great many severe battles - Stone River, Chickamauga, Pittsburg Landing, Nashville, and the siege of Atlanta being the most memorable. Through them all he passed, and only received a slight wound in the leg at Chickamauga. Our space forbids an extended notice of his military career, and suffice it to say that his duty to his country was performed most honorably. After his return home he removed to Cleveland, where, for four years, he was engaged in training horses upon the Cleveland Driving Park. He then entered the employ of the American Express Company as messenger, and had the route from Cleveland j to Erie for a short time, after which he acted as their agent at Vernon, Ohio ; from there going to Mansfield, being the messenger from thereto Toledo for two years, and from Cleveland to Columbus four years. In 1877, he returned to Boston Township, where he has since resided, engaging in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock have two children - Sylvia E. and Harry H.

ERASTUS JACKSON ; James Jackson, a native of New York, was born near King's Bridge, now New York City, and, in A. D. 1800, he went to (then) Hollwell, C. W., where, eight ^^ears after, he married one Celia Whitney, who was visiting her sister, a Mrs. Palmer, at that place. Miss Whitney was a native of Litchfield Co., Conn. Her mother was a near neighbor and acquaintance of Israel Putnam, and, previous to her death, could remember many events which have since become matter of history. Two years after the marriage of Mr. Jackson and Miss Whitney, they moved to New York State, settling where Brockpoi't, N. Y., now is. The same year, 1810, the subject of these lines was born to them. Mrs. Whitney Jackson died in 1827, leaving eight children, of whom Mrs. Milina McBride, of Summit Co., Ohio, is the only one living except our subject. James Jackson, of Kalamazoo, Mich., Mrs. E. Gardner and Willett Jackson, Brockport, N. Y., are now living. Mr. E. Jackson passed his minority on the farm. In 1832, he started Westward for the purpose of paying a visit to his aunt, Mrs. Palmer, who had moved to Marietta, Ohio, stopping on his way at Boston, Ohio, where he clerked in a grocer}^ one summer ; the ravages of cholei'a, and the consequent stagnation of business, inducing him to discontinue the clerkship, when he made the visit to jNIarietta, and returned to his native State, where, the following winter, he began school-teaching, which, in connection with other vocations, he followed until 1837, when he re- turned to Boston. At the '' Lock " in Boston, be clerked in a grocery, teaching school the first winter, and the following spring he went into business at that place for himself, continuing for four years, when he started a furnace at the same place, which now is existent at Hinckle}' ; he conducted its business about two 3'ears, when, in 1844, in partnership with Mr. John Conger, he went into the brick business. They manufactured the bricks for all the first brick buildings of Akron, man}' of which are standing, and among which may be mentioned the Empire House, P. D. Hall's, Baldwin's, Exchange, Gardner & Hanscome's, M. W. Haney, William Upson's, and Perkins & Cumming's Block. During their partnership, they invested their mone}' in land - some of their purchases being 169 acres, for which they paid in bricks, which the}' sent to Cleveland, 134 acres of Sheldon C. Leavitt, where the Conger homestead now is ; McBride's farm of 150 acres, and 409 acres from the C, C, C. & I. R. R. Co., west of Boston Village, Ohio. By putting their money directly into land they made a sure, steady progress toward affluence. His partner, Mr. Conger, died on Nov. 30, 1853, and, for two years, he conducted the business in partnership with the sons of the deceased, at the end of which time he withdrew and commenced farming, which occupation he has since followed. Commencing in life as a poor clerk he has grown to be one of the wealthiest land-owners in the township, and his success is due to his own energy, and perseverance. He has served as Justice of the Peace for about twelve years, as Township Clerk five years, and, for some time, as Township Treasurer. He was Postmaster of Boston from 1848 to 1852, and is present Postmaster of Peninsula, having held the position since Hayes' administration. On June, 1854, he was married to Mrs. Conger, widow of his former partner.

HENRY KERST, coal dealer, Peninsula; was born in Germany in 1840 ; his parents emigrated to x\merica in 1854, and first settled in Cleveland, remaining their one 3'ear, and in 1855, removed to Boston Township, remaining there until their deaths. Henry began life as a boatman upon the canal, and finally, in partnership with another gentleman, bought a boat and began business for himself; he subsequently disposed of his share of the boat and bought one alone, continuing in that business for a number of years ; he began his coal operations b}' bringing up a boat load in the fall and selling it during the winter : in 1880, he disposed of his boat, and started a coal-yard in Peninsula, at which he is now engaged. He was married Dec. 25, 1879, to Mrs. Esther Noah, of Boston ; she has two children - Andrew and George. Mr. Kerst is a popular and deserving citizen with progi'essive business habits ; he is a member of Hudson Lodge, No. 510, A., F. & A. M.

LEWIS LEMOIN, station agent Valley R. R., Peninsula ; is a son of Benjamin and Priscilla (Pray) Lemoin ; his father was a native of Massachusetts, and his mother of Connecticut. The}' were married in Pittsfield, Mass., in 1821, and in 1827, they emigrated to Ohio, locating first in Medina Co., but only remained there one year, when the}' removed to Massillon, where for ten years he was engaged in the tailor and clothier business with Charles Skinner ; about 1838, he reihoved to Akron, and worked at the trade, for Jacob Allen, for two years, when he removed to Brandywine, Northfield Township, when for eight years he was employed in a woolen-mill ; he has served as Justice of the Peace, as Township Trustee, and has always been prominent in educational affairs, and in all movements toward the advancement of humanity. He is now living with his son at Macedonia, and is in the 87th year of his age. His wife died in the summer of 1876. Lewis was born in Pittsfield, Mass., Dec. 24, 1822 ; when 18 years old, he commenced driving on the canal, and passed through the several gradations from driver to packet Captain, his experience in that line covering about twelve years ; he next became connected with the railroad business, and commencing at Cuyahoga Falls with the C. & Mt. V. R. R. Co. as switchman, going thence to Clinton as station agent, where he remained two years, and thence to Macedonia, where, with the C. & P. R. R. Co., he served seventeen years as station agent ; he was next employed two years at Columbus, as night watchman of tiie Treasury ; he is at present in the employ of the V. R. R. Co. as station agent for Boston and Peninsula. Mr. Lemoin was united in marriage, Feb. 28, 1853, to Miss Lucinda Post, daughter of Henry and Mary A. (Clark) Post, who were natives of Connecticut and pioneers of Boston Township. Mr. Post came to the township in 1804, but shortly afterward returned to Connecticut and was married ; returning with his wife, he built the ftrst log cabin in the township, and cleared the first 10 acres of land ; he served through the war of 1812, his wife remaining in the township alone, surrounded by dangers of almost every description, as Indians and wild beasts were numerous ; however, she passed safel}' through all, and, with her husband, lived through the various changes of pioneer life to the days of modern improvements ; she died in October, 1859 ; her husband survived her several years ; he served as Justice of the Peace, and was a progi'essive and respected citizen ; he was finally killed by the cars, Jul}- 4, 1865, at Macedonia, while on a visit to his daughter. Mrs. Lemoin was born in Boston Township, Jan. 11, 1827. They have four children, viz. : Theodore, now station agent at Macedonia ; Lew D., S3dvia E. and Dollie 0. Mr. Lemoin served Northfield Township four years as clerk ; he is a prominent Mason, being a member of Hudson Lodge, No. 510, and Akron Commandery, No. 25 ; he is P. H. P. of Summit Chapter, and P. M. of Hudson Lodge.

HIRAM LEE, farmer ; P. 0. Peninsula ; is a son of Hiram and Ann Lee, who came to Boston Township in 1861. Hiram has followed the occupation of a farmer from the age of 16 years up to the present writing, and is considered one of the best, most practical and most industrious farmers of the township. He was united in marriage in December, 1865, to Miss Elizabeth A. Gillsou, who is a daughter of John H. and Hannah (Schofield) Gillson. He was a native of England, his wife of New York. They were married in Ohio, and came to Boston Township in 1841. Mr. Gillson settled in the southern portion of the township, where he resided until his death, which occurred Feb. 1, 1877. His wife still resides upon the farm, which consists of 116 acres of finely located and well drained land, and is one of the best cultivated and improved farms in the township, being conducted by Mr. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have four children - Herbert G., Parker A., Corda 31. and Edwin H. He is one of the enterprising and progi'essive spirits of the township, and is a deserving and respectable citizen.

Co., N. Y., and his wife in Tompkins Co., where they were married. Thej' were pioneers of Boston Township, locating there in 1810, upon the State road, where he purchased 150 acres of unimproved land, and where for some 3'ears the}' resided, their lives being replete with the toil and hardships to which the " advance guards " of the army of civilization are subject. They next removed to Hudson Township, disposing of part of his farming interests in Boston. Here he resided for twenty-five years, engaged in farming, and then removed to Michigan, where he died at the age of 77, his wife having died in Summit County many years previous. Volney is the only child of this union living. He was born in Boston Township July 20, 1811, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits for the most of his life. He has, with the exception of three 3^ears' residence in Hudson, lived at the old homestead, where his parents first settled. His property now consists of 314 acres of land, a good portion of which is improved. He has improved the farm since it came into his possession with a fine brick residence and in commodious outbuildings until it is a most desirable home. Mr. Miller has served the township as Trustee and Constable. In education and its interests, he has always been forward, and as a citizen is respected and trusted. He was united in marriage, June 4, 1835, to Miss Susan Thompson, a daughter of Abram Thompson, one of Hudson's first settlers, where she was born June 3, 1813. They have had two children - Louisa S., who died at home, and Virgil T., who resides with his parents upon the old homestead. He was married, July 3, 1862, to Miss Helen S. Danforth, of Hudson Township. She has borne him three children, viz., Millie L., Minnie M. and Ora V.

D. McBRIDE, butcher. Peninsula ; is a son of James A. McBride. who was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1816. He came with his parents to Boston Township at an early day, and has been a resident there since. He began life by working out by the month, as the death of his father left a large family. He then worked on the canal about two 3'ears, and then started a groceiy at Boston with one Mr. E. Jackson, which they run for several years. He married, in 1842, Miss Melina Jackson, sister of his partner. She was born in Brock- port, N. Y., in 1818. Thej- are now living in Peninsula, where Mr. McBride is engaged in boat-building. D. McBride was born in Boston Township in IS-IG. He first began life for himself as a butcher, in 1872, at Peninsula, where he has since successfully conducted the business. He runs a wagon through the countr}' during the summer months. He erected a building in 1875, in Peninsula, which is one of the finest business buildings in the town. A lower storeroom he now rents to W. W. Whiting for stoves, hardware, etc, and occupies the upper room himself, which is admirably furnished, for his business. Mr. McBride has a fine commencement for a young man, all the result of his energy and business qualifications. He has been Corporation Marshal, and is at present serving as Councilman. He was united in marriage, in 1872, to Miss Lucy Fitts, daughter of Roswell Fitts, an old and respectable citizen of the township. They have one child - Chrissie.

JAMES A. McBRlDE, boat-builder, Peninsula ; was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1816. He is a son of William and Agnes (Duncan) McBride, who were early residents of Boston Township, coming there about 1822. His father was by trade a millwright, and built, for the Wallace famil}', the Brandvwine grist and flouring mill, one of the pioneer industries of Summit Co. Wm. McBride died in Boston Township, about 1829 ; his wife lived to be about 65 years of age. James A. McBride has been a resident of Boston Township the greater part of his life, engaged in different occupations, but has devoted the major part to boatbuilding and repairing. For several years, he was in partnership with Erastus Jackson, Esq., in the grocery trade, at Boston, and also embarked in an edge-tool manufactor3", at Boston, for several years. He removed to Peninsula in 1861, where he has since resided, and has been working at his trade. He was married to Miss Melina Jackson, sister of E. Jackson ; she is a native of Brockport, N. Y. The members of this family now living are Harriet, Mott, Duncan, James and John, all living in Boston Township. Mr. McBride has served as a member of the Corporation Council for two or three 3'ears. His gi-andfather, James Duncan, a Presb3'terian clergyman, was one of the earliest writers against slavery, and was the author of a book which was published many years before

O.J. MOTT, blacksmith. Peninsula; was born in Franklin, Portage Co., Ohio, in 1841. He commenced to learn the blacksmith's trade with L. Beei-s, at Peninsula, Ohio, when he was 16 3ears of age. He remained with him for four years, at the expiration of which time he enlisted in the 2d 0. V. C, and was in the service for more than three years. Upon his return to Peninsula, he entered into partnership with his former employer, L. Beers, which continued for ten years. In 1875, he erected the large and commodious shop where he is now located, and where he is doing a lucrative and leading business. Mr. Mott is a skilled workman, and one of Peninsula's representative and honored men. He has served the township as Treasurer for four years, and has been a member of the Corporation Council several times. He was married in 1868, to Miss Phoebe McArthur, who died in June, 1879, leaving four children - Arthur, Sylvia, Jessie and Le G-rand. He was united to a second wife. Miss Marv Lightfoot, in June, 1880.

FRANKLIN OZMUN, farmer ; P. 0. Hudson ; is a son of Isaac and Maria (Neumau) Ozmun. His father was born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1785, and his mother in Pennsylvania, in 1787. They were married in Tompkins Co., N. Y., where they settled upon a farm, remaining four years, during which time Franklin was born, in 1807. In 1811, they emigrated to Ohio, and in October of that year located upon 59 acres of timbered land (where subject now resides), and possessing, like most pioneers, industrious habits, they became large land-owners, adding to their land until they possessed about 400 acres, which they divided among their children. He served the township as Trustee and as Justice of the Peace for twenty-one years, as Township Treasurer, and held various offices of trust and honor. He was also greatly interested in the militia, in which he ranked as Captain and Major. He died May 26, 1866. His wife, aged 94 years, still lives upon the old farm with her son Franklin (our subject). The children of this worthy couple are as follows : Margaret Grossman, of Michigan ; Hector, who died in Boston Township ; Polly M. Carter, of Richfield ; Catharine Ashley, of Strongsville ; Abram N., who was born Jan. 26, 1827, and married, on July 3, 1862, Miss Eliza Veers.

He commenced life farming in Nortlifield Township, but returned to Boston in 1866, where he has since resided ; he lias three children - Laura A., Mary M. and Charles V. Franklin has resided upon the farm where his parents settled, during his entire life ; he has alwa3's followed farming, and now owns about 170 acres of improved land. He is considered one of the solid, substantial citizens of the township.

HECTOR OZMUN, deceased; was born Feb. 19, 1815, in Boston Township ; was a son of Isaac and Maria (Neuman) Osmun, pioneers of Boston Township. He married Aug. 24, 1840, Miss Nancy Long, who was a daughter of Christian Long, an early settler of Summit County, and a resident of the county until his death. Nancy was born in Northumberland Co., Penn., Jan. 1, 1822. After their marriage, they removed to the western part of Boston Township, where she still resides. He was a farmer and interested in dairying ; he died May 19, 1879. Mrs. Ozmun still resides upon the farm of 236 acres of improved land, which is cultivated by her sons. The children are as follows : Isaac and Andrew, both married and farming in Michigan ; Mary Viall, of Boston Township ; Margaret and Lucius, at home ; Augusta Peach, living in Boston Township ; Edward, a resident of Hudson ; Sarah, at home ; Henry, in Michigan ; and Lincoln, at home. Mrs. Ozmun has a sister living in Bath Township, Mrs. Elizabeth Huntlej^ ; and two brothers in Indiana, Andrew and Christian Long.