Twinsburg Township (part 14 of 38)

DR. SUMNER PIXLEY, Peninsula; is a son of Stephen Pixley, one of the pioneers of Richfield Township. Dr. Pixley was born in Massachusetts in 1816, and was not quite 1 year old at the time of his parents' settlement in Richfield. His early days were passed upon the farm there. After deciding to make the medical profession his life-work, he entered the office of Drs. Trask & Leonard, of Strongsville, remaining with them about two years, also studying in the office of Dr. Munson, of Richfield, one and a half years. He then attended the Western Reserve College, graduating in the medical department in 1846 and 1847. He also took a full course of lectures at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and at the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. He began the practice of his profession at Wooster, Ohio, where he continued ten years. He then removed to California, where he practiced in Marysville about eighteen months. In 1854, he returned to Richfield, where he remained until 1869, when he removed to Cleveland, where he practiced until 1876, at which time he I'emoved to Peninsula, where he has since resided. Dr. Pixley has an extended practice, and occupies an elevated rank among his professional brothers. He is a member of the State Medical Association and of the Northeast Medical Association. He also served as Surgeon of the 110th 0. V. I., and was in field and hospital service nearly two years. He was married in April, 1847, to Elmira A. Tupper, who is a daughter of Charles and Julia H. (Briggs) Tupper, natives of Vermont, and early settlers in Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., where they resided up to the time of their deaths. Mr. and Mrs. Pixley have two sons - Chelius S., who graduated from the Cleveland Medical College in 1873, and is now engaged in practice in Elkhart, Ind.; Will H., a promising young law student, now in the office of Gen. Wildes, of Akron. He was elected Justice of the Peace of Peninsula when 21 years old, and is now serving as such. JORGEN PETERSEN, painter, Peninsula ; was born at Elsinore, Denmark, within a short distance from the castle, made celebrated by Shakespeare in his " Hamlet." His father was a sailor, and served in the Danish navy many years. He afterwaixl engaged in fishing, at which occupation our subject passed his earlier years. At the age of 15 he served on an English collier, remaining upon it four 3'ears as a sailor. Next upon an English vessel for four years, and, in 1842, shipped upon the American bark " Richmond," of Plymouth, and landed in New Orleans. After serving as a sailor for six years, sailing from American ports, he engaged with a firm in New York and learned the painter's trade, remaining with them five years. He then worked at his trade three years there, and, in 1855, emigrated to Ohio. He located in Peninsula in 1864, and was first engaged as a painter of canal-boats, afterward building the boat " Scandinavia," which he conducted for fifteen years, since which time he has been following his trade. He was married, in 1849, to Miss Marie Y. Miller. The}- have seven children living - Chai'les M., Emma C, Francis E., Albert, Ada M., Lizzie and Edith. Mr. Petersen has always been an industrious and respected citizen, and has been Township and Corporation Clerks. He has a most entertaining fund of reminiscences of his varied life, which makes him an interesting companion. He is also familiar with several languages.

LYMAN C. POST, former ; P. 0. Hudson ; is a son of Henry Post, Jr., and Lucy A. (Curtis) Post. His father was the first white male child born in Boston Township. His mother was born in Hudson. After their marriage they lived in the northeast corner of the township the most of the time until their deaths. He died in September, 1879, and she in November of the same year. The grandparents of our sulyject were the first settlers in the township, and an extended sketch of their lives and pioneer experiences will be found in another portion of this work. Lyman is the youngest of a family of six children - Minerva Hine (of Twinsburg), Lydia Warrell (of Northfield Township), Mary A. Clisby (Trumbull Co.), George H. (of Michigan), Sophronia Johnson (a resident of Macedonia), and the subject of this sketch, who is a native of Boston Township, born in 1850, a resident of the township and of the old homestead up to the present time. He has followed farming for the most of his life, and, in connection with his farm, he erected, in November, 1879, a steam saw-mill, to the operation of which he devotes a part of his time, and which is proving a profitable enterprise. He was married in 1873, to Miss Ella Johnson, of Geauga Co., who died May 22, 1875.

ANTON PFAUS, shoemaker, Peninsula ; is a native of Germany, where he was born in 1847. His parents emigrated to America when our subject was only 5 years of age, they locating in Cleveland, where they remained until the}' died. Anton learned his trade in Cleveland, serving an apprenticeship of nearl}' three j^ears, after which he worked at the trade there about one 3'ear. In 1867, he came to Peninsula, after a few months in Hudsun, where he located, and has since followed his chosen trade. It is now his intention to add to his business b}' placing upon sale a line of boots, shoes, etc., and carry on a first-class boot and shoe store. Mr. Pfaus was married to Miss Laura McClure, of Peninsula, in 1870. The}' have one child - Herman.

Banney, both natives of Connecticut. Comfort was born March 20, 1788, and Betsey April 2, 1790; they were married in Connecticut, Dec. 25, 1808, and came immediately to Hudson. The same year, accompanied "by his father and brother Jacob, they started from Connecticut and his father died upon the way, and Jacob followed him soon after reaching Hudson. Comfort Ranney's father was a soldier in the Revolution, and owned, at the time of his death, a tract of land in Richfield. Comfort located in Hudson ; he was a ship-carpenter by trade, and soon after moved to Cleveland and followed his calling there. But, because of poor health, his stay there was brief and he soon after returned to Hudson and engaged in running a saw-mill, which was finally burned, when he removed to Boston Township about 1820, and purchased a piece of land where he resided only a few years, when he died July 14, 1823. His wife survived him until Jan. 4, 1868, when she died, aged 78. Of the children born to them the following are now living : Luther B. ; Julia A. Shields, residing in Kansas, and Eliza S. Shields, of Boston Township ; Ruth L. Bronson, of Peninsula , Betsey J. Hurlburt, living in Cleveland, and Moses, of Northfield Township. Mrs. Ranney was subsequently married to Mr. Colliei', by whom she had two children - Capt. M. J. Collier, of Cleveland, and Fred M. Collier, of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Ranney were both members of the Methodist Church. Luther B. Ranney was born in Hudson Nov. 28, 1809. After the death of his father in 1823, their farm was sold and our subject, with the laudable ambition to regain it, worked by the month for Deacon Hudson at $5 per month, and was, by industry and perseverance, finally the happy owner ; the farm is located upon the State road, and now consists of well-cultivated fields and is improved with good buildings and all modern comforts. Mr. Ranney is, essentially, a self-made man, having begun life under many difficulties. He is a most intelligent and well-informed man. Mr. Ranney has served in various offices of township trust, and ranks as one of the citizens par excellence. Mr. Ranney was married in 1833, to Miss Sally M. Carter, who died July 29, 1846, leaving five children, three now living - Comfort, of Michigan; Harriet S. Leach, of Michigan, and Sarah M., living in Akron ; he was married April 6, 1847, to a second wife, Miss Caroline Clapp, daughter of Richard and Anna (Alvord) Clapp, natives of Massacluisetts, and early settlers of Brecksville ; she was born in Massacluisetts Ma}' 3, 1821. Their children are three in number - Julia Ann Criss, of Akron; Luther K., and Carrie M. Evans, also a resident of Akron. Mr. and Mrs. llanney resided in Akron three 3'ears to secure for their children superior school advantages. Luther K. entered for a classical course at Buchtel College, of Akron, but on account of ill health was forced to leave ; he is now studying at home where he has a well-selected library of books. Mr. Ranney, during the gold excitement of 1 850, went to California, where he remained for four years, mining with good success. He relates many stories and reminiscences of the pioneer days of his parents ; he has, in his possession, a wooden bottle, which was carried by his great grandfather, and by his grandfather through the Revolution, and which descended through his father to himself

W. W. RICHARDSON, merchant, Everett ; is the principal representative of the mercantile business of Everett, and was born in Licking Co., Ohio, in 1840. His parent^ were William and Jane Richardson, his father being a native of New York and his mother of Vermont. They first settled in Licking County, where his father followed the carpenter and joiner's trade. He died while living in Illinois where he was practicing medicine. His mother is still living in Delaware Co., Ohio. Our subject began his business ventures upon the canal being the owner of a boat, and was engaged for three years in the transportation of stone to Cleveland, the most of which was used by the A. & G. W. Railroad. He next turned his attention to fiirming, following that occupation in Boston Township for three years, and for the next ten years in Bath Township. In March, 1879, he removed to Everett Station, where he has since devoted his attention to the mercantile business. His store is located upon the banks of the canal, and his stock consists of groceries, dry goods and a general line of boat supplies. He was married Feb. 25, 1863, to Miss Sylvia Myers, who was born in Portage County in 1840. They have three children - Margaret A., Dora B. and Eva P. Mr. Richardson is the owner of the celebrated chestnut stallion "Sunshine."

His father was a mechanic, but subsequently became a farmer, and our subject's early life and experience was in the care and cultivation of his father's land. He remained at home until he was 27 3'ears of age, and then engaged in farming in Bucks County for himself, continuing there three years, and one year in Philadelphia County ; he then rented another farm which he cultivated for two years, at the expiration of which time, he was engaged as a drover for a 3'ear. In 185(J, he removed to Brooklyn. Cuyahoga County, and engaged in milling there for a few years, after which he again resumed farming, continuing until 1864, when he removed to Boston Township, where he has since resided. His farm consists of 200 acres, about two-thirds of which is in cultivation. He has improved the place in buildings and erected a neat and desirable residence. Like the most of his neighbors, he is making the dair}' business a specialty. Mr. Richardson was united in marriage, in 1840, to Miss Mary M. Hagstoz in Philadelphia. They have an adopted son - Franklin E.

LEWIS B. ROSWELL, Marshal. Peninsula ; was born in Lake Co., Ohio, in 1832. His parents were Ambrose and Elizabeth (Van Looven) Roswell ; his father was a native of New York and his mother of Pennsylvania. The}' were married in Canada, and subsequently removed to the States, locating in Lake County, v?here they remained about three years, then removing to Hudson where they were residents for the remainder of their days. Lewis started out in life for himself at the age of 15, working upon a farm for over a year. He then learned the shoemaker's trade at Twinsburg, and followed that trade in ditt'erent localities, chieil}' Hudson and Peninsula, for many 3'ears, since which time he has engaged in various occupations. He is at present serving the corporation of Peninsula as JNIarshal. He was married in 1873 to 3Iiss Nettie Wilson.

GEORGE STANFORD, farmer ; P. 0. B ston ; is one of the oldest settlers now living in Boston Township. He was born in Beaver Co., Penn., Oct. 9. 1800. His parents were James and Polly (Johnston) Stanford. His father was a native of Ireland ; his mother of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio and settled in Warren, Trumbull Co., about 1802, where they remained about three years, moving thence to Bristol, remaining one year. His father then joined a survejing party to locate and survey Boston Township, and lie removed his family in March, 1806, taking 169 acres upon the west bank of the Cuyahoga River, near Boston. Here they resided for the remainder of their lives. Many of their pioneer incidents and adventures appear in the township histor}'. She died in July. 1814, and James in January, 1827, leaving nine children - George being the only one now living - who has been engaged in agriculture, and has resided upon the old homestead farm since his parents' death. He furnishes many of the dates and reminiscences of pioneer days, found in the township histor}'. The farm (which now consists of 284 acres) has been greatly improved b}' him. He has served in various offices of township trust, having been Justice of the Peace for six years. He is a consistent member of the Methodist Church. He was united in marriage, Jan. 17, 1828, to Catharine Carter, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Carter, early settlers of the township, locating there about 1819, and remaining there during their lives. Catharine was boi'n in Ireland, in 1804 ; she departed this life Dec. 20, 1872. Eight children were the result of this marriage - Emily, who died an infant ; James M. and Ellen, both of whom died at 20 years of age ; William Irwin (deceased) ; Perkins W. Stanford, who enlisted as a private in the 2d 0. V. C, Co. A ; he was subsequently promoted to Sergeant ; was finall}- captured a prisoner in 1864, and died in Andersonville Prison ; Eliza, who died at the age of 3 years, and Greorge C, born April 18, 1839. He was married to Miss Lida Wetmore, Dec. 23, 1869. They have three children - Ellen, Perkins W. and Clayton J. George is now serving as Postmaster of Boston.

ANDREW STUART, grocer. Peninsula ; was born in Ireland in 1850. In 1852, his parents emigrated to America and settled in Norton Township, Summit Co. His father was a farmer, and our subject remained at home until lie became 14 years of age. He then went out to work upon a farm, at which he continued nearly four years, and then went to work upon the canal, boating about four years ; and then upon a farm again two years, at the end of which time he was engaged upon public works at Akron one season. In 1871, he began clerking in a grocery at Everett's Station, working there about a jear, and from there to Peninsula, and engaged in the same occupation for D. Peck, with whom he remained some three years or more ; after which, for a few years, he engaged in different occupations. In 1879, he returned to Peninsula and purchased the stock of his old employer, D. Peck, where he is now engaged in trade for himself He keeps a general line of groceries and boat supplies, and is doing a flourishing business. Mr. Stuart has by industry and hard work effected a good business commencement, and will doubtless become one of the successful business men of Peninsula.

DANIEL TILDEN, farmer ; P. 0. Peninsula ; was born in Vermont in 1790. His parents were natives of Connecticut, where they were married ; the}' then removed to Vermont, where they resided for some years, moving from there to Massachusetts, where the remainder of their lives were spent. Daniel, at the age of 16, left home: and, in 1817, came to Ohio, settling in Hiram, Portage Co., w^here he bought a piece of land and began the task of clearing it. He remained there about two years, and, after disposing of his land, returned to ^lassachusetts, where he remained about six ^-ears farming. In 1824, he returned to Hiram, and, after one year, came to Boston Township, where he accepted a job upon the canal. He was also engaged several years at milling. He then entered upon his farming operations, locating upon the McBride farm, where he remained four years ; after which, he liought 160 acres of land, located in the western part of the township, where he has lived since, 1837. He was married in 1832 to Nancy Mather, who was born in Vermont in 1792. and died in Boston Township in 1849. Thej' had two children - Nanc}^ who died when an infant, and Daniel W. Mr. Tilden commenced life with no pecuniary assistance, and has accumulated .a handsome propert}'. He has served as Townsliip Trustee, and was elected Justice of Peace, but did not serve. Daniel W. Tilden was born in March. 1836. in Boston Township, of which place he has since been a resident. He has always followed farming and lived upon the old homestead since his father removed there. Tiiey have 450 acres of land, whicli is of good quality and under good cultivation ; and they have also been considerably interested in dairying and cheese-making. Daniel W. was married, in 1857. to Miss Harriet Hall, who was born in New York in 1839. Her parents subsequently removed to Summit Co., where they passed the remainder of their days. They have but one child living - Pearlie M. Daniel W. has served the township as Trustee for many years, and is one of the leading citizens. His ftither is past 90 3'ears of age, but still retains vivid recollections of his early struggles, and relates many reminiscences of pioneer life.

BURRILL VIALL, farmer; P. 0. Peninsula ; was born in Hanover Township, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1821. He is a son of Burrill Viall, who was born in Bennington Co., Yt., in 1793, and removed to New York in 1814, settling in Chautauqua Co., where he soon after married Sarah Ferguson, who was born in Cooperstown, N. Y. They removed to Ohio, and first settled in Middlebury in 1831, removing from there to Northampton, and residing there until 1850, when the}- removed to Jackson Co., Iowa, where they resided until their deaths, his occurring Dec. 23, 1862, and hers Jan. 4, 1864. They were both members of the Methodist Church. The}" had twelve children, six boys and six girls. Burrill, Jr., has always followed farming. He remained with his parents until 20 years of age, and, in 1841, bought 50 acres of land, which is a part of the farm where he now resides. He is a self-made man, having commenced the struggle of life with small means, and, by industry and practical ability, accumulated a large farm, which is ornamented by an elegant residence, finely appointed. His is one of the model farms of the township, and his system consists in dairying and general farming. He ranks as one of the township's most valuable citizens, having served as Trustee, and taken an active interest in its educational matters. He was married, Dec. 24, 1843, to Miss Jane White, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1823. Her father, Solomon White, was a native of Vermont ; her mother, Hannah (Bronson) White, of Connecticut, he served as baggage boy in the war of 1812, at the age of 14, under Gen. Harrison. Her mother was taken to Connecticut by her mother, to avoid the danger of warfare. Her parents remained at Cleveland until she was 10 years of age, when they removed to Brooklyn, living there four yeai's. He was the Cuyahoga Co. Pork Inspector. They subsequently removed to Boston Township, and finally emigrated to Jackson Co., Iowa, where they both died ; his death occurred Jan. 24, 1864 ; his wife died March 15, of the same year. Mr. and Mrs. Viall's family are as follows : Sarah J., deceased ; Mattie J. Humphrey, living in Richfield ; Mary A. Carr, of Cuyahoga Falls ; Julia F. Oviatt, Boston Township ; Lucy K. Clark, residing in Middlebury ; Kittie E. and Jennie M., at home.

B. J. VIERS, farmer ; P. 0. Hudson ; is a son of Charles and Laura (Patterson) Viers. Charles Viers was born in Jeft'erson Co., N. Y., in 1806, and was married to Laura Patterson in 1827. She was born in Vermont in 1810. He was the son of a farmer and pioneer of Jefferson Co., and subject to the toil and privation of that life from his childhood. After his marriage, he farmed in that county for some years, and then emigrated to Ohio, settling in Northfield Township in 1831, where he still resides. His wife died in October, 1877. Their children are as follows : Bazzel J.; Theda E. Holt, of Northfield ; Eliza J., the widow of George Lamb, now the wife of A. N. Ozmun, of Boston Township ; Samantha, deceased ; Charles Albert, of Hudson, and Laura M., deceased. Our subject was born in Jeflerson Co., N. Y., in 1829 ; he remained with his parents until 20 years of age, receiving a common-school education. He taught school one winter, at the age of 19. His occupation for many years subsequently was that of a laborer. About 1864, he began farming operations for himself, purchasing a piece of wild land, which he cleared and worked for two years, when he disposed of it and bought land in Norton Township, farming there about seven years. In 1874, he purchased a tract of land where he now resides, in Boston Township. His farm consists of 218 acres of improved land, located upon the " State road." Mr. Viers is a practical and industrious farmer, and stands high in his township and county. He was married, in November, 1856, to Miss Lovena Ford, daughter of Marvin Ford, of Northampton. She was born in Northampton in 1839. They have eight children living, and one deceased (Clara A., died at 6 years of age) - Laura E., Marvin Charles E.,'^Lydia A., Albert B., Linda M., Rose I. and Lillie I. (twins).

FREDERICK B. WADHAMS, ftirmer ; P. 0. Hudson ; was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1804. He is a son of Seth and Lucy (Davis) Wadhams. His mother died when he was about 2 3'ears old, and his father subsequently' mar- ried her sister. His fatiier died, leaving five sons and one daughter. Frederick, who was but 4 years of age, lived with his step-mother until he was IG years old, and then went to live with Gen. Abernethy, at Torrington, Conn., with whom he remained until he attained his majority, working in the mercantile business. In the fall of 1825, he went to South Carolina, and was in the eraplo}' of Wadkins & Birge for six years, in the mercantile trade, having charge of one of their stores, located at Lawrence. After severing Ids connection with them, he engaged in business for himself there, peddling dry goods and notions, at which he continued for five years, meeting with good success. He then returned to Connecticut, where he was married, September, 1830, to Miss Cornelia Phelps. He then bought the Mansion House, of Litchfield, which he owned for several years, but which proved an unfortunate investment, and in 1835, he started for Ohio, with but little mone}', but rich in hope, perseverance, industrious habits and good business qualifications. He located in Boston Township, purchasing 150 acres of timbered land at $16 per acre, borrowing most of the money to pay for it. Mr. Wadhams has resided in the township from that day to the present time, and has been so largely engaged in various enterprises that our space will hardly afford a complete history. His farm at present comprises about 400 acres of as fine land as there is in the township, with superior improvements in buildings, and with a location unequaled for a commanding view of the landscape for miles around, together with good drainage, and a stone quarry of superior grade ; he has also engaged in dairying. His business transactions for many years were extensive. He interested himself largely in the lumber trade, during which he ran saw-mills, coopershops, canal-boats, etc.; he also owned at one time about 1,400 acres of laud, and has done much to promote the prosperity of the township. Beginning life as he did, without money, it is a great source of satisfaction for him to review his past life, and reflect that to his perseverance, honesty of purpose, and industry alone, is due all of his well-deserved prosperit}' . He was married again, Sept. 16, 1846, to Miss Jane Jones, who was born in New York in 1816, and is a daughter of Bees and Jane (Wright) Jones, early settlers of Northampton, in which township history a sketch of them appears.

Her grandfather Wright was also one of Northampton's pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. Wadhams have three children - George, Ellen and Charles, all at home. Mr. Wadhams has a son, Frederick B., by his former wife, living in Cleveland. The Wadhams family are of English descent, tracing the line back to 1680, and were the founders of Wadhams College, in England.

F. WOOD, merchant, Peninsula. Prominent among the business interests of Peninsula is the general mercantile store of F. Wood. Mr. Wood was born in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1828. His parents were Nesbitt and Eliza (Morton) Wood. His father resigned a commission in the English army, and, with his family, emigrated to America in 1835, locating in Michigan. In 1838, they removed to Boston Township, where they resided for the remainder of their lives. His father's death occurred in 1863, and his mother's in 1868. The subject of this sketch began his mercantile career at the age of 18, when he entered the store of Arthur Layton, at Boston Village, with whom he continued about three years, and, in the same store, with his successor, J. D. Edson, for over four years. In 1853, he came to Peninsula, and started in business for himself, purchasing the stock of Charles Curtis. In 1863, he removed to his present location, where he has since been successfully engaged in trade, with a general stock of dry goods, groceries, etc., and also a line of drugs and medicines. He has also devoted considerable attention to other business interests and enterprises, for many years being the principal owner of the stone quarr}^, south of the village ; and, in 1872, when it became a stock concern, he retained an interest until 1879, when he disposed of his stock to F. Schumacher, of Akron. He held the office of Deputy Postmaster, and that of Postmaster for twent3--one years. He has also served in various township offices of trust. He is a member of Richfield Lodge, Meridian Sun, No. 266, A., F. & A. M. Mr. Wood was married, Feb. 16, 1854, to Miss Charlotte M. Barnhart, who was born in Peninsula, June 19, 1836, and is the daughter of Jacob Barnhart and Rhoda (Bronson) Barnhart. Jacob Barnhart was born in New York, in 1804, and emigrated to Cleveland in 1832, and from there to Peninsula, in the following j^ear, when he became engaged in the boat-building business, in which he was a pioneer in that section. He was a respected and enterprising citizen during his entire life, taking a prominent position and active interest in tlie enrollment of volunteers during our late war ; his patriotism being so sincere that, although nearl}- 60 years of age, he enlisted in the 2d 0. V. C, but was not allowed to serve. He died Jan. 26, 1874. His wife, Rhoda Bronson, was born in Middlebury, Conn., Oct. 9, 1800. She was a daughter of Hermon and Molly (Hickox) Bronson, a more extended sketch of whom is given elsewhere. She w'as married, in March, 1816, to Willis Payne, who died in Akron in 1828, leaving two sons - H. B. Payne, lawyer at Richmond, Ind., and William H., a boat-builder at Akron. She was married to Jacob Barnhart, in March, 1833, and survived him nearl}' six years. She died in September, 1879, Charlotte M. being the only child. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have had four children - Annie C, who died at the age of 20 months ; Stella A., the wife of H. L. Cross, of Cleveland, who have a son Charles Wood ; Minnie E., who died in infancy, and Fred C. The}- have an adopted daughter - Miss Julia E. Mr. and Mrs. Wood, together with their family, ai'e members of the Episcopal Church, in which they have been prominently identified for many years. Mr. Wood is the superintendent of the Sabbath school, and his wife, for many years, was the organist and leader of the choir.

F. C. WETMORE, farmer ; P. 0. Peninsula. The Wetmore family in America are descendants from Thomas Whitmore, who came from the West of England to Boston, Mass., in 1635. Judge William Wetmore was born in Middletown, Conn., in 1771, and came to Ohio in June, 1804, with his family, as agent of the Western Reserve Land Company, for the sale of their lands. He located in Stow Township and built the second house in that township. He was a general counselor of law, and served during the war of 1812, acting as Commissary of Supplies. In 1825, with his sons Henry and William, he made the first survey of Cuyahoga Falls, and commenced the improvements and laying- out of the town. They also started saw, flouring and oil mills in company with John Stow. He was a prime mover in giving life and impetus to business interests there. He died Oct. 9, 1827. William 0. Wetmore was born Sept. 5, 1796. Married, Oct. 2, 1822, Miss Elizabeth Wallace. He resided for a number of 3'ears at Cuyahoga Falls, where he was extensively engaged in manufacturing.

He built the first paper-mill in Ohio, on the wet-felt plan. He removed to Boston Township in 1850, and bought a large tract of land and was beginning extensive business operations there, when he was taken suddenly ill through exposure, and died Jan. 12, 1852. He represented the counties of Portage and Summit in the State Legislature in 1844-45. His wife died Oct. 9, 1875. Children as follows : Henry, now living in Boston Township ; Edwin, of Northampton ; Mary Collier, in Indiana; Frederick C.; Julia Wood, of Boston Township, and Eliza Stanford, of Boston Township. Frederick C. Wetmore was born in Stow Township March 6, 1835. Upon the death of his father, he engaged in various occupations until the spring of 1866, when he bought the saw-mill at Peninsula, which his father had built, since which time he has been engaged in farming and lumbering in Boston Township. He has 160 acres of valuable improved land, and gives the dairying business considerable attention. Mr. Wetmore has served the township in man}' offices of trust, as Trustee, Town Clerk, Constable, Mayor and Councilman of the corporation, and as Justice of the Peace one year, at the expiration of which he resigned. He was united in marriage, Oct. 23, 1860, to Miss Emily Wetmore, a descendant of the same family as himself Her father was Nathaniel D. Wetmore, a native of Connecticut, who embarked earl}' in life in business, which led him to reside severally in Canada, Dover and Rochester, N. H., and Cuyahoga Falls and Cleveland, where he is now in business in connection with Brainard's Sons. He was a member of the General Assembly of New Hampshire in 1846-47-48, and is a correct an extensive business man. His wife was Lydia Mcintosh, who died in Cuyahoga Falls in 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Wetmore have two children - Ethelbert and Lida. A daughter, Mildred, died at 4 years of age.

ALFRED WOLCOTT, fai^mer ; P. 0. Hudson ; is a son of Alfred and Margaret (Craig) Wolcott, pioneers of the township ; Alfred Wolcott was born in Connecticut, his wife in Wheeling, Va. He was a surveyor and was employed by Perkins to survey most of the land of the Western Reserve ; he was married in Youngstown, Ohio, about 1806, and in the fall of that year bought the land where Gen. Sanford now resides ; but thinking it would be unhealthy on account of the river, sold to Stanford, and purchased a tract of land where Alfred Jr., now resides. He bought 115 acres and built a cabin upon it and began the clearing of the land. He raised a large family of children, three girls and six boys - Melinda, the eldest, was the first white female child born in the township ; only three of the children are now living - Alfred, Ji*.; Darius, a resident of Geauga Countv, and Mrs. ]Mary Gaylord, of Stow Township. He followed his occupation of surve3'or man}' years, la3'ing out many of the township roads, and most of the land adjacent. He served as Justice of the Peace for eighteen 3'ears, and in other minor offices, taking a deep interest in educational matters, teaching school man}' terms. He died in 1835 ; his wife in February 1863. Alfred Woleott, Jr., was born Jan. 28, 1812, in Boston Township, and remained at home, assisting in clearing land, as most bo^'S of that period did, until he became of age. He was married, April 18, 1836, to Miss Mary Scovill, who was born in Connecticut, in 1821 ; her father died in Connecticut and her mother subsequently married Thomas McCauley, and in 1832, they removed to Summit County ; they now reside in Hudson. After his marriage he bought a farm in Northfield Township, which he soon afterward traded for the old homestead from his brother. Here he has resided up to the present time, making many improvements and adding to his possessions, until he now owns 257 acres, the major portion of which is under cultivation. He has made a specialty of the dairj'ing business. He was elected a State Representative from his district and served two years ; has also served as Assessor and interests himself generally in all enterprises and improvements of merit. ^Ir. and Mrs. Woleott have five children living - Simon P., a graduate of Western Reserve College, and now practicing law in Kent, Ohio ; John, of Grand Rapids, Mich., who is a graduate of the Mercantile College of Hiram ; Anna A. Bissell, living in Michigan, a graduate of Painesville Female Seminary ; Alfred, Jr.. also a graduate of Western Reserve College, soon to go to Cincinnati to stud}- Law ; Fremont, at home ; Andrew A. enlisted in 29th 0. V. I. and died in service.

a prominent farmer and dair^-man of Boston Township. At the time of his death he was the owner of two cheese factories in the township, and was for man\' 3'ears a prominent member of the Ohio Dairymen's As.sociation, in which he was a leader. He was one of the pioneer dair3'men of the Western Reserve, starting the second factor}' within its limits. He was a man of extraordinary energy and possessed great executive ability. Commencing life a poor bo3', one of his first enterprises proved a disaster ; he had chopped 400 cords of wood in New York State, which, b3' a sudden uprising of the stream, was all swept away. He was of very industrious habits, which, coupled with good judgment, made his later enterprises successful, and at the time of his death he left a handsome propert3^ He was a popular citizen and was ver3- patriotic, taking a leading interest in all efforts to carry on the late war. He was married in New York State to Miss Sarah Striker, by whom he had five children - Francis (deceased), George W., now a resident of Bradford, Penn., who was in the service nearly three years ; William H. H., of Akron, who served in the "Squirrel Hunters ;" John A., of Bath Township, who was in the service over three years, and Ellen E. Ozmun, who is living in Michigan. He was married to a second wife. Louise Thompson, March 17, 1852. She was born in Hudson, in 1831, and is a daughter of Mills and Catharine (Allen) Thompson, who were early settlers in the county. Five children were the result of this marriage - Cora A., Emma C, Hattio J., Iva J. and the eldest, a son, Frank E. Mr. Welton died in Boston Township, April 3, 1878. and in his death the community lost a A'^aluable citizen and one of its progressive business men. Mrs. Welton is living upon the homestead, which consists of 180 acres of valuable land, finely located and improved.

W. W. WHITNEY, hardware, Peninsula : is a young and promising business man of Peninsula. He was born in Akron in 1856; commenced to learn his trade as tinsmith at the age of 19, with D. E. Sheppard, of Richfield, with whom he remained four years ; he then worked a short time for Green Lease, at Peninsula, thence to Hudson, whore he worked four months for G. H. Grimm. In November, 1879, he returned to Peninsula, and, in July, 1880, commenced his present business venture. He purchased a new and complete line of hardware, stoves, tinware, agricultural implements, etc., and is doing a promising and growing trade. He is a skillful and experienced workman in tinware, in which line he does general repairing. His business location is centi'al, and, as he is a popular and deserving young man, will, doubtless, grow into a fine trade.

C. S. WHITNEY, shocTnaker ; Peninsula ; is a native of New York Slate, having been born in Oswego Co., in 1829. His father died in New York State, and his mother subsequently removed to Ohio, locating about 1835, in Parma. Cuyahoga Co. Our subject commenced to learn his trade at the age of 20 years, in West Cleveland, and has followed that calling all his life. He came to Peninsula about 1860, where he has since remained. He was united in marriage in 1854 to Miss Melissa Washburn ; they have three children - William W., Daniel L. and Nellie V. Mr. Whitney is considered one of the best citizens of Peninsula, and is an industrious and proficient workman. FRANK B. WELTON, farmer and dairying ; P. 0. Peninsula ; is a son of Allen and Louise (Thompson) Welton. He was born in Boston Township Dec. 9, 1853. He is, by occupation, a farmer, and is a rising young dairyman. He has been interested in cheese- making for the past eight years, and is carrying on the factor}' located upon their farm. He was married Dec. 28. 1875. to Miss Ella Hancock, daughter of E. D.' Hancock, Esq., of Richfield Township. They have one child - Park E.

ROBERT L. ATCHISON, merchant, Mogadore, Ohio. This gentleman was born in Washington Co., Penn., April 15, 1813, being the son of Humphrey and Betsey (Loury) Atchison, who were natives of Washington Co., where he (Humphrey) was engaged in farming. In 1816, he moved to Steubenville, Ohio, where for a short time he was proprietor of a hotel. Becoming dissatisfied, he moved to Yellow Creek, where he became interested in procuring and selling salt, at which busi ness he was very successful, and had contracts in many parts of Ohio and West Virginia. He died in March, 1876. The subject of these lines lived at home imtil he was 14 years of age; he was then engaged to drive a stage, the route being from Wheeling to Janesville, which occupation he followed for seven years. In 1884, he came to Akron and engaged in the manufacture of stoneware, at first as journeyman, and subsequently as proprietor, which business he has carried on up to the present time. He engaged in the mercantile business in 1855, with a small capital, which business also he successfully controls. He was united in marriage to Fannie Purdy on Jan. 10, 1841, from which marriage three children were born to them, viz.: Alfred P., Charles C, and Emma, wife of Norton Atwood (deceased). A

ABRAM BRUMBAUGH, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. North Springfield; is a son of Jacob and Susan (Ditch) Brumbaugh. Jacob was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1810, where he was married to Susan Ditch in 1828 ; she was a native of Germany, and came to Summit Co. with her parents at an early day. There were nine children in the family. They were members of the German Baptist Church. The subject was born in Stark Co., Ohio, April 21, 1835. He lived at home until he was of age, attending the district schools. In 1857, he was united in marriage to Sarah Shoner, daughter of P. H. and Dorothy Shoner, who were natives of Germany, and early settled in Springfield Township. The result of that marriage is an interesting family of six children, viz. : Emma J., Monroe A, Caroline, Amanda, Minerva and Laura. In 1860, he took charge of his father's farm and threshing. He jiurchased a farm of 100 acres in Lake Township, where he remained for two years, afterward exchanging it for a grist-mill in Springfield Township, known as the Tritt Mill. He settled on a farm of 146 acres in Springfield Township, where he now resides. He has engaged extensively in buying and shipping stock. Mr. and Mrs. Brumbaugh are active members of the Lutheran Church. Mi'. Brumbaugh has always voted the Democratic ticket, and has held many offices of trust, and is one of the most successful business men in Springfield township.

JOHN T. BRITTAIN, farmer; P. O. Brittain. This gentleman was born on his father's farm in Colmnbia Co., Penn., Aug. 16, 1823. His parents moved to Springfield Township in 1832, and settled on the farm he now occupies. His early days were spent on the farm. At the age of 21 years, he married Hannah Rogers, daughter of Gerdon and Sarah Rogers, of Geauga Co., Ohio, and the following-named children were born, viz.: Amanda, wife of Wesley Corp, of Northampton Township; John; Sarah, wife of Herman Newbower; and Hannah, wife of Thomas Gilcrest, of Springfield Township. Mrs. Brittain died in March, 1852, aged 24 years. His second wife was Catharine Potts, of Suffield Township; eight children were born to them, six of whom are living, viz. : Olive, Lemuel, Alice, Cora, Grace and Edith. Mr. Brittain is comfortably situ.ated on a fine farm of 200 acres, which is valuable because of the amount of ore it contains. He takes an active part in the welfare of the township, and, when the people of Springfield petitioned for a post ofiice to be located where Brittain is, it was their desire to have it given his name. Mr. Brittain has always voted the Republican ticket, and has held many township ofiices.

EDWARD BERRY, Postmaster and merchant, Brittain; son of Henry and Elizabeth Berry; was born in Union Co., Penn., April 4, 1832. At an early age, he left home and commenced to drive mules on a canal, running between Pittston, Penn., and Baltimore, Md., and followed that occupation for four years. He then engaged with the Captain of a schooner, for whom he worked four years, sailing principally along the coast. He arranged to take passage on a vessel that was to sail around the world, but, before leaving, returned home for the purjiose of bidding his parents farewell, and was taken suddenly ill, being sick for about three months; abandoning his sailor's life, he was apprenticed to a shoe-maker to learn the trade; at the expiration of his apprenticeship, he began as journeyman, working and traveling extensively for three years. In 1853, in Stark Co., Ohio, he started a boot and shoe store and custom shop, doing business until 1856, when he began to sell other articles. In 1869, he purchased the property now occupied b him and started a general store, conducting the business ever since. In February, 1880, he was appointed Postmaster at Brittain. On April 23, 1853, he married Maria Leib, daughter of John Leib, of Stark Co. ; four children were born to them, three of whom are living - Sarah E., Martha A. and Henry L. He is a Democrat in principle, and has held many township offices.

JAMES BREWSTER, coal operator, Middlebury; is the son of James G. and Martha Brewster, and was born in Coventry, this county, Jan. 11, 1834. He lived on the farm with his father until he was 21 years of age, when he went to California, where he remained twelve years, engaged in mining. In 18(37, he returned home and began farming. Then, in company with his brothers, he began operating the coal mine which was located on their farm, and has been in that business up to the present time. They also own an interest in the Buckeye Sewer-Pipe Works of Middlebiuy, and a gi'ist-mill in Coventry Township, and other property. In May, 1870, he was married to Mary Davies, daughter of Rev. David Davies, of Portage Co. ; they have six children, viz.: Albert, Martha. Mary, Laura, Rose and Modena. Mrs. Brewster is a member of the Congregational Church of Akron. Mr. Brewster is a stanch Republican, always having voted with that party, and is considered one of the stalwarts.

BENJAMIN COLDREN, miller. Lake, Stark Co. The subject was born on his fathers' farm in Lancaster Co., Penn., May 5, 1821. His parents, Abram and Mar}- Coldi'en, wei'e natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., where they were engaged in farming up to the time of their death; he died in 1866, aged 75 years, and she in 1845, aged 40. The subject assisted his father on the farm imtil he arrived at the age of 18, when he left home and worked on another farm for two _years; biit, being dissatisfied with this work, and having a desire to become a miller, he ap})renticed himself, two years later, to a miller in Lancaster Co., Penn., serving three years. He then took charge of a mill and followed that business three years. In 1847, he rented another mill, where he successfully carried on business for thirteen years. In ISGO, he moved to Springfield and purchased the mill property known as the Phoenix Mill, where he has continued in business up to the present time. He has made many improvements, and it is now one of he first- class mills of Springfield Townshi]). In connection with that property, he owns a farm in Springfield. In 1858, he was married to Ann Sheets, daughter of John and Elizabeth Sheets, of Lancaster Co., Penn. Their children were Mary, wife of John Myers; Samuel, deceased; Caroline E., wife of Adam Swinehart; and Pansy. Mr. Coldren is Democratic in principle, and has voted with that party since its organization.

CIEORGE CARPER, farmer; P. O. Middlebury ; is the son of Samuel and Ester Young, who came to Stark Co. from Pennsylvania at an early day, where they settled on a farm of 160 acres, where they lived until their death, the mother dying in 1864, and the father in 1868. The subject's early life was spent in assisting his father on the farm. At the age of 21, he left home and worked on a farm for three years. On Dec. 22, 1861, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth, the only child of Henry and Elizabeth Young. Five children were born to them, as follows: Amanda, Margaret, Samuel, Ruben and Henry (deceased). Mr. Carper settled on a farm after his marriage, and has continued in that calling up to the present time, in addition to which, having been licensed to preach in 1872, he has acceptably tilled the pulpit of the German Baptist Church. He owns 250 acres of valuable land, and also has an interest in a clay bank. He lives with his father-in-law, Mr. Young, who was a native of Lancaster Co., Penn., where he was born in 1819, and came to Springfield at an early day. Being a cooper by trade, he followed that calling for several years, until about 1842, when he engaged in farming, and, by his industry and economy, has become one of Springfield's wealthiest men. He and his wife are members of the GFerman Baptist Church.

HENRY CRAMER, farmer; P. O. Mogadore; is the son of Daniel and Catharine (Myers) Cramer, and was born in Uniontown, Summit Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1822. In his early life, he assisted his father on the farm. At the age of 21, he left home and purchased 80 acres of land in Green T(3wnsliip, and worked at chojjping and clearing for three years, when he discontinued the same. He was married to Elmira Stall, daughter of Simon and Deborah Stall, May 6, 1846, and six children were born to them, viz.: Calviii, Melancthon, Sybella (deceased), William H. (deceased), Martha E. and Cora A. After his marriage, he settled on 208 acres of land in Springfield Township, where he labored diligently, until he has one of the best- improved farms in the township. Subsequent to the death of his first wife, he married Isabella Jones, daughter of William and Jane Jones, and she bore him two children - Jennie B. and Arthur H (deceased). His wife died March 1, 1880, and her loss was keenly felt by neighbors and friends, who greatly esteemed her.

WILLIAM F. CROTZER, retired farmer; P. O. Mogadore. Among the early settlers of Summit Co. is the subject, who was born on his father's farm Oct. 30, 1799. His father, John Crotzer, came to Springfield in 1816, the subject accompanying him. In his youth, he assisted in clearing the farm, obtaining such education as the early schools afforded. On Dec. 28, 1820, he was married to Margaret Diuibar, daughter of Alexander Dmibar, of Pemisylvania. They had no children, and his wife died on June 5, 1872. He settled on his present farm at an early day, and did the first plowing done at Brittain. He was united in marriage to Mrs. George Rehard, formerly from Peimsylvania; her maiden name was Sarah A. Degarmo. They are both active members of the Presbyterian Church, he having been a member for a number of years. In politics, he is a Democrat.

ship March 22, 1845. He remained at home until, and for several years after, his marriage, which occurred Oct. 21, 1869, the lady being Elizabeth Wise, daughter of Samuel Wise, of Stark Co. ; there were three children. In 1877, he purchased of the heirs 83 acres of the homestead farm. He has made many improvements, and his is considered one of the pleasantest homes in the neighborhood. Mx. and Mrs. Chamberlin are members of the M. E. Chvu-ch. Joseph Chamberlin, his father, soon after settling in Springfield Township, built the grist-mill known as the Chamberlin Mill, and conducted business therein for several years, when he again followed farming. He died in 1873, aged 64.

DAVID ELLET, school-teacher, Akron. This gentleman is the son of David and Sarah (Fite) Ellet, and was born in Springfield, Smnmit Co., Ohio, Feb. 7, 1827. His parents died when he was young, and he lived with his grandparents. At the age of 11, he went to Findlay and lived there a year, when he retm-ned to Springfield Township and lived with Jehu Ellet until he was 17, when he attended school at Middlebury ; from there he went to Wadsworth, where he entered Wadsworth Academy, subsequently attending the institute at Twinsburg, where he remained for some time. In order to acquire a more complete education, he attended Franklin College, where he remained until his health began to fail. He was considered one of the bestinfonned students in the college, and was especially noted for his proficiency in the Latin language. On June 14, 1849, he was united in marriage to Keziah Ellet, daughter of Jehu Ellet, of Springfield Township. There were three childi'en, viz. : Lucinda E., Minnie J., Ai'thiu* L. ; Sarah E., is deceased. Since his marriage, he has been engaged in fanning and teaching. He is a member of the Board of School Examiners of Summit Co. Mr. and Mrs. Ellet are devout members of the Presbyterian Church.

K. J. ELLET, farmer; P. O. Middlebury; is a son of Jehu and Elizabeth Ellet. His father was from Hartford Co., Md., and came to Tnunbull Co., Ohio, in 1802 with his parents, where they remained until 1810, when they came to Springfield and settled a f ai'm of

640 acres. His mother's parents were from Pennsylvania, and settled in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1820. After their marriage, they lived on a farm up to the time of their death; he died March 23, 1860, aged 66 years, and she in September, 1865, aged 73 years. The subject was born in Springfield Dec. 27, 1831. He lived at home, doing farm work and attending district school, until March 16, 1854, when he was married to Lu.cinda E. Norton, daughter of Lester Norton, who came to Springfield from New York State in 1808. Three children were born to them, viz. : Mattie, wife of Milo White, of Springfield; Cora J., wife of Frank Weston; and King Fred. Mr. Ellet lives on the homestead farm, consisting of 132 acres of valuable land. He is a stanch Republican, and has held many township olfices.

ROBERT GILCREST, miller, Brittain. The subjcet of this sketch was born in Washington Co., Penn., Feb. 28, 18 lO. He lived at home until he was 22 years of age, working on the farm during siimmers and attending school in winters. At the age of 22, he left home and went to Wellsburg, Va., where he began working in a boat-yard, remaining for four years. In 1838, he came to Stark Co., Ohio, where he became engaged in the millwright's trade, which he continued eight years in different parts of Ohio. In 1849, he came to Springfield and purchased the mill property known as the Western Reserve Mill, in which business he has been engaged ever since. In 1832, he was married to Mary Martin, daughter of Robert Martin, of Brooke Co., Va. Mrs. Gilcrest died in 1838. His second wife was Rebecca Myers, of Springfield. They have five childi-en - Caroline, wife of Frederick Schnee; Thomas; Matilda, wife of Benton Adams, of Aki-on; Mary A. and Anson. IVIi-. Gilcrest is a stanch Democrat.

A. W. HALL, stoneware manufacturer, Mogadore; is the son of Robert and Mary (Warner) Hall; born in Portage Co., Ohio, Aug. 15, 1843, on his father's farm, where his boyhood days were spent. At the age of 7, he came to Mogadore with his mother, attending school imtil he was 14 yeai-s old, when he began to work on a farm in Portage Co., continuing for two years, when he went to

Oshkosh, Wis., remaining but one year, during which time he was working on a farm. Returning to Ohio, he went to Tallmadge, where he again attended school, remaining until the breaking-out of the war, when he enlisted in Co. F, 7th O. V. I., remaining in that company but three months, when he enlisted in Co. G, 29th O. V. I. He was taken prisoner at Chancellorsville May 3, 1868, being released on the 1 st of June of the same year. He served through many battles, and was with Sherman while on his march to the sea. He returned home in 1866 and engaged in the pottery business, the firm name being Martin & Hall. Their works were destroyed by tire in 1868, and he then bought more extensive works. The tirm is now Myers & Hall, and are doing a flourishing business. In March, 1867, he was married to Helen Warren, daughter of William H. and Phcebe Warren. From their union two children were the issue - Harry R. and Eva. Mr. Hall is an active Republican, and enjoys the confidence of all.

HARLIN HILL, farmer; P. O. Mogadore; is a son of John and Eunice Crane Hill. John, the father, was born in Rhode Island, but removed to Clarence, N. Y., where he was engaged in farming; he remained there but a short time when he removed to Allegany Co., N. Y., and settled on a farm, where he lived for several years. At the breaking-out of the war of 1812, he volunteered his services and was engaged in the battle in which Gen. Brock lost his life, and after the war he moved to Canada, where he remained until the time of his death. The subject of this sketch was born on his father's farm in Clarence, N. Y., in the year 1810, and his early life was spent on his father's farm. At the age of 18 years, he learned to manufacture woolen goods in Canada, and was engaged in the same for ten years, when he sold out. In 1 844, he came to Summit Co., settling in Tallmadge Township, remaining there eight years. He then purchased the farm he now lives on, consisting of 300 acres of land. In May, 1835, he was married to Mary M. Church, daughter of John K. and Mary Chxirch, who were natives of Vermont, and settled in Summit Co. at an early day. From that marriage there were six children born, as follows: John H., Hiram C, both killed in the late war; Franklin F., William E., Eugene H., and Edith P., wife of Albert Kent, of Mogadore. Mr. Hill has always been identified with the Republican party.

JOHN S. HART, contractor, Middlebury; was born in Middlebiuy, Summit Co., Ohio, Dec. 5, 1833, to John C. and Margaret A. (Sterling) Hart, and lived on his father's farm imtil he was 16 years of age, when he entered the high school at Abingdon, Mass., where he remained one year, and then attended the high school at Winchester, Mass. , where he remained for a short time, and then returned home and assisted his father at farming and other business. On March 12, 1856, he was united in marriage to Zilpha M. Tinker, daughter of Daniel Tinker, of Rochester, N. Y. Two children were born to them, viz.: Louise Sumner and Hiram S. (deceased). In September, 1873, his wife died, and on the 19th of July, 1874, he married Rose Henry, daughter of Jacob Henry, of Pittsburgh. They have no childien. In 1856, he engaged in farming, which business he followed imtil 1861, when he adopted the stoneware business, in company with William E. Smith, at which he continued until 1873. In July, 1875, he was engaged by the Akron Strawboard Company - the lai'gest establishment of its kind in the State - as contractor, which business he is now engaged in. In addition to this, he carries on the old homestead farm. Mr. Hart is a stanch Republican, always having A'oted with that party.

AUSTIN M. HALE, farmer and nurseryman; P. O. Mogadore. Among the first settlers of Portage Co. was the subject's father, Thomas Hale, who, in 1806, left his home in Suffield Co., Conn., for the State of Ohio. Uj)on his arrival in the new country, he was engaged to teach school, which business he can-ied on for several yeai's. In 1810, he was united in mandage to Laura Moore, who was a native of Vermont. The subject has in his possession a letter written by his father to Mr. Moore, asking his approval of their marriage. Thomas Hale came into possession of 1,800 acres of land in Portage and Medina Cos. at the death of his father. He served as

Justice of the Peace for upward of forty years. His death occuired in June, 1841. The subject's early life was spent on his father's farm. At the age of 17, he moved on the farm which he now occupies. On Jan. I, 1838, he was married to Samantha Bellows; four children wei'e born to them - Thomas, Albert, Laura and Mary. His wife died in 1870. He married his second wife, Laura Brown, on Feb. 6, 1871, and of that marriage there is one child - Nellie May.

PETER HILE, farmer; P. O. Mogadore: is the son of Henry and Maria Hile, and was born Nov. 11, »824. When but 5 days old, his mother died and left him in charge of a brother, where he lived until he was 10 years of age, when he commenced to work on a farm in the summers and attending school during the winters, which life he led for seven years. He then learned the blacksmith's trade, serving three years as an apprentice; he worked in company with his brother for two years, when they dissolved partnership and he conducted the business alone for a time. On Feb. 25, 1846, he was married to Olive L. Boyd, who bore him two childi"en, viz.: Emily R., wife of Quinn Monroe, of Texas; and Sarah L., wife of Henry Weimer, of Springfield, Mr. Hile began life a poor boy, but, by his industry and economy, has acquired a fine property. Mr. and Mrs. Hile are members of the Disciples' Church.

GEORGE W. HART, farmer; P. O. Middlebury; is the son of John and Sarah (Dunbar) Hart, who were natives of Penosylvania, where they were engaged in farming. In 1819, they came to Springfield and settled on a farm. In 1889, they bought and settled on the farm now owned by George, where they lived until their death. The father was a soldier of the war of 1812, and died at the ripe age of 82; and the mother, at the age of 66. The subject was born on his father's farm in Springfield, March 17, 1833, and is the youngest of a family of feven children. His younger days were spent on the fai'm and attending school. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. H, 4th Battalion O. V. I., and served 100 days. On Nov. 23, 1856, he was married to Rebecca Myers, daughter of John D. Myers. There were three children, as follows: Arilda J.,

JONATHAN HOOVER, farmer; P. O. Lake; is the yoimgest of a family of eight children born to Samuel and Susan Hoover, who were natives of Huntington Co., Penn., where they followed farming until their death. The subject was born in Himtingdon Co., Penn., Feb. 8, 1818, and lived at home imtil he was 10 years of age, when he came to Stark Co., Ohio, with John Harley. When he reached his 18th yeai% he began to learn the shoemaker's trade; served thi*ee years as an apprentice, and then started in business for himself in Lake Township, where he continued for twelve years. In 1851, he bought and settled on a farm of 113 acres, where he lived until 1867, when he sold his farm and bought the one he now lives on, consisting of 155 acres of valuable land. In 1843, he mairied Catharine Fouse; nine children were bom to them, viz.: Franklin, William, Elizabeth, Priscilla, Sarah, Ellen, Daniel, Wilson and Ida. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover are members of the German Baptist Chiu-ch. Mr. Hoover is a stanch Republican.

SAWYER M. miSH, farmer; P. O. Middlebmy; is the third of a family of six children born to Jonas and Sallie (Sawyer) Ii'ish. They were natives of Rutland, Yt., and moved to New York State in 1810, settling on a farm, and afterwai'd moving to Knox Co., Tenn., in 1866, where he engaged in fanning, which he continued until his death, which occiuTed in 1873, his age being 73. His companion died in New York State in 1860, her age being 65. The subject of this sketch was born on his father's farm in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., July 12, 1820. Here he assisted his father at fanning imtil he attained his majority, when he left home and worked on another farm. In 1 842, he came to Siunmit Co. and began farming in Springfield Township, where he remained for some years. He afterwai'd purchased 40 acres of land, where he has since resided. In 1842, he was imited in mam age to Julia Decker, daughter of John Decker, of Orange Co.,N. Y.; foiu- childi-en were born to them, viz.: Melvin, Elizabeth (wife of H. Crosier, of Portage,) CaiTie (wife of H. Neli, of Springfield), and Hattie (wife of J. K. Kimes, of Portage Co.). Mr. Irish lias been successful in his pursuits. His wife has been a member of. the M. E. Church for several years. Mr. Irish is a stanch Republican, and has voted the Repiiblican ticket for several years.

WILLIAM H. JONES, farmer; P. O. Brittain; son of John and Lucy C. Jones, was born in Lodi, Medina Co., Ohio, Aug. 3, 1841. His father died when he was young, and he lived with his grandparents until he was twelve years of age, when he left them and worked in different parts of the county. In 1858, he began working at the carpenter's trade, serving his apprenticeship, afterward continuing at the trade until 1862, when he enlisted in the 120th O. V. I., and served three yeai's. He was with his company in Texas the greater part of the time. At the close of the war he returned home, and, in 1866, came to Akron where he again worked at his trade and at contracting. In September, 1862, he was married to Sarah A. Summerton, of Wayne County, Ohio, she bore him five children, viz., Ora A., Beiiies E., Frank E. (deceased), John V. and Lucy E. J. In 1878, he purchased a farm of 90 acres on which he now lives. In politics he is a Republican, and is among the stalwarts of the township.

ALFRED KREIGHBAUM, farmer; P. O. Lake; is the oldest of a family of fom-teen childi-en born to William and Sarah Kreighbaum, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., and came to Stark Co. at an early day, where they settled on a farm of 235 acres. The father was engaged in farming until his death, which occuiTed in 1869. His wife survives him and lives in Greentown, Stark Co., at the present time. The subje.ct was born in Stark Co., Ohio, April 14, 1835, on the farm, where he remained until 1858, where he was married to Mary A. Pontius, daughter of Sam. uel and Catharine Pontius, of Stark Co. From that mai-riage there were three children - Sadie C, Emma L. and Louise D. (deceased). Soon after his marriage he bought a farm of 45 acres, where he resided for five years, and, in 1870, bought and settled on the present farm, consisting of 154 acres of valuable and well improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Kreighbaum are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. K. is Democratic in principle, and has always voted that ticket.

ELIAS KURTZ, farmer; P. O. Lake; Is one of eleven childi-en born to Jacob and Catharine (Gibble) Kurtz, who settled in Portage Co., Ohio, in 1856, on a farm where he still lives, his wife having died in 1873. They were natives of Lebanon Co., Penn., where the subject was born in May, 1833. He lived at home until he was 18 years of age, when he began to learn the carpenter trade, serving two years as an apprentice, and working at it in Pennsylvania until 1856, when he came to Portage Co. with his parents, where he continued at his trade for several years. He was also engaged in contracting. In 1854, he married Catharine Kunse, daughter of John Kunse, of Dauphin Co., Penn. There were twelve children, nine of whom are living. In 1868, he bought and settled on a farm of 140 acres, where he lived three years, and then bought 1 02 acres of valuable and well-improved land where he now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz are members of the German Baptist Church of Springfield, which they have attended for many years. He is one of the most successful farmers in Springfield Township.

SIMON LAUDENSLAGER, retired merchant, Mogadore. The subject of this sketch was born in Snyder Co., Penn., Oct. 18, 1819. His father, John Laudeuslager, owned a farm, and Simon spent his youthful days thereon. In the month of September, 1839, he in company with his family left his native home to seek a more desirable one in Ohio. They journeyed in wagons and reached here after twenty-tlu-ee days of driving, settling in Magadore, where our subject worked at the tailor's trade for fifteen /ears, first as a journe man, and subsequently carried on the business for himself. In 1854, he engaged in the mercantile business with R. L. Atchison (whose sketch appears in this work), and continued in the business for eight years, when he sold his interest to his partner. His ambition would not allow him to remain idle, and, in 1868, he again started a general store, and caiTied on business until 1874, when he sold his interest, since which time he has lived a retired life. He was married to Elizabeth Green, daughter of Benjamin and Lucy Green, May 30, 1844. There were no children; his wife died in 1878, aged 54 years. He has since his retirement fi'om business traveled extensively through the United States, and takes an active part in the erection of the Connotton Valley Railroad. He has been a member of the Disciples* Church since 1848, and Elder in the same since 1854. In politics he is a Republican, and has held many offices in his township,which is Democratic.

PETER LEPPER, farmer; P. O. Middlebury. The subject of this sketch was born Oct. 6, 182G, in Mahoning Co., Ohio. He lived with his parents, Adam J. and Mary tStine) Lepper until he was 12 years old, when he began life as a mule driver on the Ohio & Pennsylvania Canal, his route being from Cleveland to Youngstown, which employment he followed for three seasons. At the age of 15, he was engaged by a stage route company to drive a stage from Erie to Conneaut, which he did for one year. He then engaged as steamboat hand on board a steamer running between Cincinnati and Nachez; gi'owing tired of that life he returned home, soon afterward coming to Akron, where, for three years, he worked by the day. By his economy he saved money enough to purchase a team and wagon, which he did and began peddling, dealing principally in cigars and notions, which he carried on successfully for two years. In 1850, he purchased and settled on 60 acres of land in Suffield Township, Portage Co., where he remained for several years. In 1869, he bought and settled on his residence farm which consists of 254 acres of well-improved land; he also owns a farm of 140 acres in Brimfield Township, Portage Co. In 1880, he started the Bohemian oat meal mill at Middlebury, where he is doing a thriving business. In connection with this business he is extensively engaged in the sale of farming implements, and is considered one of the best and most successful business men in Springfield Township. In 1850, he was man-ied to Catharine Sausaman, daughter of John Sausaman, of Portage Co., Ohio. Seven children were born to them as follows: J. H., T. F., Louisa, Maggie, Lizzie, Catharine and Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs.

JACOB IVnSHLER, farmer and civil engineer; P. O. Mogadore. This gentleman was born on his father's farm in Pemisylvania Feb. 24, 1828. His father, Samuel, and mother, Elizabeth (Beecher) Mishler, had nine children, the subject being the eighth. In 1883, his father came to Springfield Township, where he settled on 140 acres of land. Here the subject spent his boyhood days, and obtained such education as the common schools afforded. At the age of 1 9, he taught and continued teaching for ten years. About this time he saw in the New York Tribune an advertisement of the sale of sui'veyor's instrmnents. He procured a set, and, unaided, set to work, the result being considerable notoriety as a surveyor. In Suffield Township he owns 103 acres of land, upon which he is to erect some buildings on the Connotton Valley Railroad, and in the deeds of conveyance are the articles prohibiting the sale of intoxicating drink to any person. In 1851, he was married to Louise, daughter of Joseph and Susan Myers. There are six children - Menno S., Milton B., Maria, wife of J. W. Wise: Lizzie, Frank J. Mr. and Mrs. Mishler are devout members of the German Baptist Church, with which they iinited twenty-six years ago. His first voting was with the Frfee-Soilers. He was elected by the Republicans to the office of County Surveyor, which office he held for several years.

PHILIP MYERS, retired fai-mer; P. O. Lake, Stark Co. Is the son of Michael and Agnes Myers, who were among the fii'st set tiers in Green Township, settling there in 1812. They were natives of Center Co.,Penn., where Michael was engaged in blacksmithing, which business he had followed for several years. Owing to the newness of the neighborhood in which he settled, he was obliged to abandon his trade for some time, and tm'ned his attention to farming; he purchased 100 acres of land, cleared it, and i-esided upon it to the time of his death, which occurred in 1847; his wife died in 1852. The siibject was born in Center Co., Penn., February, 1809, when but 3 years of age he was brought to Green Township, Summit Co. He remained on the farm assisting his father until he was 21 years of age, when he settled on 88 acres of land, which he now owns in connection with another valuable farm and some town property, all in Springfield Township. In 1831, he was united in marriage to Rosana Buchtel, daughter of Peter Buchtel. There were ten children, seven of whom are living - Urias, Rebecca, Thomas Jefferson, James M., Malinda, Susan and Jenning. Mrs. Myers died Nov. 27, 1880, aged 70 years. Mr. Myers has voted with the Democratic party since its organization.

GEORGE MARKLE, potter and grocer, Brittain; sou of Adam and Barbara Markle, was boni in Springfield Township Sept. 11, 1846. He attended school until he was 17 years of age. In 1864, he entered Co. D, 1st Ohio Light Ai-tillery, and remained for eighteen months. In 1865, he was engaged by Whitmore, Roberson & Co., of Aki'on, as salesman. In 1866, he began learning the potter's trade, working as an apprentice until 1868, when he removed to Manchester, Iowa, where he engaged in that business for two years, when he returned to Summit Co., and, in company with James Viall, of Middlebury, engaged in the manufactiu'e of stoneware. They are now doing a thriving business. He is engaged with his brother, Lewis E., in the grocery business. In 1867, he was man-ied to Carrie Swartz, and two childi'en were liom to them, viz., Archie and Grace. In politics, he is a Democrat.

D. W. MARTIN, farmer; P. O. Akron; is one of a f.imily of eleven children born to Andrew and Rebecca (Way) Martin. He was born in Springfield Township, Ohio, February, 1841. During his early life he assisted his father on the farm, and attended common schools and the seminary at Greensburg, remaining at home until he was 21 years of age. In November, 1861, he was married to Rebecca J. Henderson, daughter of William and Jane Henderson, of Springfield, who were formerly fi'om Pennsylvania. Six children were born to them as follows: Luella, wife of William Yerrick, of Springfield Township; Ida C, Florence, Herman H, William A. and Jennie. In 1860, he settled on a farm in Springfield. He now owns and resides on a farm of 117 acres of valuable land. He was a Colonel in the late war. He is a Democrat in politics, and has held many offices of trust. He is a member of the Masonic Order, Lodge No. 83, Aki'on. Rebecca (Way) Martin, mother of the subject, was born in Suffield Township, Portage County, Ohio, April 29, 1804, and was the first white child born in that township. Her parents, David and Rebecca (Baldwin) Way, were natives of Connecticut, and came to Portage Co. in 1802. Mrs. Martin's early days were spent at her home in the woods, where she remained until she was 18 years of age, when she married Andrew Martin, who was a native of Pennsylvania, and settled in Springfield at an early day. Eleven children were born to them, five of whom are living. Mr. Martin died June 11, 1878, at the ripe age of 83 years. Mrs. Martin still lives on the old homestead, and is highly esteemed by her neighbors and friends. She is a devout member of the Refoimed Presbyterian Church.

JACOB METZGER, farmer; P. O. Middlebui-y; was born on his father's farm in Lancaster Co.,Penn., Jan. 2, 1841. His parents, Henry and Mary (Geibe) Metzger, were natives of that place. In the year 1855, they came to Lake Township, where they settled on 100 acres of land, and farmed until 1872, when, selling the farm, they moved to Uniontown. IVIrs. Metzger died in 1875 at the age of 65. In 1879, he mai'ried again. After coming to Ohio, om* subject learned the carpenter's trade, serving two years as an apprentice, and afterward working at the trade. At the breaking-out of the war, he enlisted in Co. E, 115th O. V. I., serving until its close. He assisted in building the block-houses at Murfreesboro, and was one of the thirty men closed in by the rebels for seventeen days. At the close of the war he retiu-ned to Stark Co., and began working at his trade. In February, 1868, he was married to Leah Wise, daughter of George and Barbara Wise, of Stark Co. Thi-ee childi'en were born to them, as follows: Aerman H., Mark E. and Floyd J. In April, 1878, he bought and settled on a farm of 146 acres where he now resides, and is orle of the most successful farmers in Springfield Township. Ml-. Metzger is a Republican in politics.

WILLIAM McCLELLAN, f aimer; P. O. Mogadore. The subject of this sketch was born on his father's farm in Trumbull Co., Ohio, July 4, 1807. His parents, Robert and Rosana McClellan, were among the first settlers there. The subject's early life was spent in assisting his father on the farm and attending school. In 1818, he came with his father to Summit Co., where they settled on 100 acres of land. Here it was that William worked and spent his younger days. At the age of 26, in 1833, he was united in marriage to Jane Cmnmins, of Trumbull Co. ; from that union three children were the issue - Robert A., Jane E. (wife of Urias Cramer, of New Philadelphia); and William A. He now owns 65 acres of valuable land. He has been a member of the United Presbyterian Chiu-ch for several years. He has discontinued farming, and is paying his attention to sheep-raising. His son, R. A., is carrying on business on the farm, making it his home. He has gained the respect of all who know him.

LEWIS E. MARKLE, grocer, Brittain; the son of Adam and Barbara Markle, was born at Brittain May 10, 1855, where he attended both district and high schools. At the age of 17, he was engaged by one of Akron's merchants as clerk, where he remained one year, and then engaged with J. Park Alexander as foreman and collector of his fire-brick works. He afterward withdrew and clerked for Viall & Markle, where he remained one year. In 1876, he traveled through the Eastern and Western States. In 1877, he pui'- chased IMr. Vi all's interest in the grocery business, and engaged in the same in company with his brother. Although a young man, he has rare business qualifications. He is a Democrat in politics. His father was a native of Wurtemberg. Germany, and came to America at an early day, settling in Medina Co. He came to Brittain and engaged in the grocery business, which he conducted until his death, in 1858.

F. W. MYERS, stonewai'e manufactm'er, Mogadore; is the son of Joseph and Susan (Winger) Myers, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., where they were engaged in farming. In 1838, they removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, settling on a fai'm; in 1876, removing to Mogadore. The subject was bom Dec. 4, 1830, in Lancaster Co., Penn. He attended district schools, and, at the age of 1 5, left home for the pm-pose of obtaining a better education. At the age of 18, he was apprenticed to the potter's trade; after serving his apprenticeship, he continued at the trade for several years. In 1864, he began business at Mogadore, on a small scale, pm-- chasing a shop which he afterward enlarged to those now standing. He, in company with A. W. Hall, are doing an extensive business, employing from forty-five to fifty men. The pay-roll amounts to $1,600 per month. In 1852, he was married to Lydia Mishler, daughter of Joseph Mishler. There were five children, two of whom are living, viz., Maria L., wife of Dr. Steele, of Mogadore; and Grace Eugenia. Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Disciples' Church. Mr. Myers is a Republican.

LEVI H. RHODES, contractor. North Springfield; is the oldest of seven children born to Joseph and Rosana (Housley) Rhodes, natives of Stark Co., where his father engaged in fai'ming. The subject was born in Summit Co., Ohio, May 14, 1847. He lived at home on the farm until his marriage, which occm'red at the age of 18, to Mai'tha E. England, daughter of George England, of Medina Co. From that marriage three children were bom to them, viz., Minnie V., Martha A. and George E. After his marriage he learned the miller's trade in Wayne Co., at which he worked for some time, when he was obliged to discontinue it on account of his health. Then he farmed in Medina Co. for two years, at the end of which time he came to Springfield Township and engaged as contractor for the Middlebmy Clay Company. In 1872 and 1873, he was engaged in the stoneware business. He afterward re-commenced contracting, which business he has been engaged in up to the pi'esent time. He invented what is known as the miner's drilling machine, which is valuable. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes are both members of the Presbyterian Church. IVIi-. Rhodes has always voted the Democratic ticket, and has held manv township offices.

ter; was born in Union Co., Penn., March 11, 1834. When he was 1 year old, his parents came to Ohio and settled on a farm in Snmmit Co., where the subject spent his younger days. He lived at home until he was 26 years of age, and obtained such education as the district schools afforded. In February, 1859, he married Louisa Kepler, who were formerly from Pennsylvania. They have seven children, viz., William, John, Charles, Norman, Elsie, Harry and Earnest. In 1861, he purchased and settled on 80 acres of land, and, by his industry and economy, has accmnulated a handsome property, also owning a valuable farm in Green Township. He commands the respect and esteem of all. In politics, he is a Republican, and is ranked among the stalwarts.

ABRAHAM SNYDER, farmer; P. O. Lake. The subject is the fourteenth child of a family of lifteen children born to Jost and Saloma Snyder, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Jost Snyder was a weaver by trade, and followed the business until 1819, when he came to Summit Co., settling in Green Tojvnship on a fann of 68 acres. It was on this fai-m the subject was born May 4, 1888, and where his early days were spent. He obtained such education as the district schools afforded, and, at the age of 18, he left home and woi'ked on a farm for two years; followed threshing for twenty-two years in Summit and Stark Cos., where he gained a notable reputation. In 1858, he man-ied Catharine Cranable, of Portage Co., who bore him live childi'en as follows: William, Stephen D., Sarah S., Eli as A. and George P. He now owns 140 acres of well improved lands, and a comfortable property in Portage Co. Mr. Snyder has always voted the Democratic ticket, and has held many offices of trust. He was 1 st Lieutenant of a company diu-iug the war, l)ut was never called out.

WILLIAM J. SCHROP, potter, Krumi-oy; was born in Berks Co., Penn., April 19, 1838. His parents, Michael and Maria (Giesler) Schrop, were natives of the same place, and came to Summit Co., settling in Springfield Township in 1839. The father was a tailor by trade, and continued the business up to the time of his death. The subject of this sketch lived at home until he was 17 years of age, gaining his education at such schools as the neighborhood afforded. At the age of 18, he was apprenticed to the potter's trade with F. & G. Purdee, of Mogadore, serving two years, and continued with the company as journeyman for some time. Subsequently he was engaged by J. Ebberling as foreman of the pot-shops, and, in company with his brother, E. G. Schrop, bought the Brown pottery, which they rebuilt in 1871. They are now engaged in the manufacture of stoneware. They also own an interest in the clay-mill at Mogadore. He is a first-class workman, and Mobile serving his apprenticeship made the smallest perfect jug ever turned on a wheel, its dimensions not exceeding the size of a kernel of corn. He is the oldest correspondent on the Beacon^ continuing through all its changes of ovpnership. On Dec. 25, 1854, he married Louisa Henderson, daughter of William and Jane Henderson, of Springfield. They have three boys - Edward H., who is in business with his father, and a music teacher of considerable note; William G. and Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Schrop are members of the Presbyterian Chiu'ch.

HENRY STEIN, retired farmer; P. O. Brittian; was born in Baden, Germany, Aug. 10, 1818, and is one of the eight childi'en born to Daniel and Catharine Stein, who came to Coventry To'svnship from Germany in 1832, where they lived on a farm for many years. In 1845, our subject left home to earn a livelihood, and, being industrious and economical, he was enabled in 1856, to piu'chase a farm of 100 acres in Green Township, where he resided until 1878. He i3urchased a pottery known as the Bm-n's pottery, but did not conduct the business. In July, 1844, he was married to Mary Kramer, daughter of Henry Kramer, of Dauphin Co., Penn. Six childi'en were born to them, viz., Lavina, wife of John Sell, of Alo-oii; Mary E., wife of Benjamin Holland, of Indiana; William H. ; Amanda A., wife of E. Killinger, of Green To^vnship; and Daniel P. Mr. and Mr,~. Stein are members of the German Reformed Church. In politics, he is a Democrat, and has held many offices of trust.

settled in Coventry Township and engaged in farming, the father also working at the carpenter's trade. Mr. Switzer was a native of Peun sylvania, and his wife of Connecticut. He has an interest in a very valuable coal mine in Coventry. The subject was born on his father's farm, in Coventry Township, Siunmit Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, 1848, where he remained until he was 21 years of age, when, with others, he was engaged prospecting for coal. He afterward took charge of his father's farm for foiir years. In July, 1874, he was married to Rebecca, daughter of Adam and Catharine Yerrick, of Springfield. Three children were born to them, two of whom are living. In 1875, he pxu'chased and settled on the farm where he now resides, which consists oi 105 acres of well improved land. For ten years he taught singing school in different parts of Summit Co. In politics, he is a Republican.

JAMES A. STETLER, farmer; P. O. North Spring-field; is the only child of William and Sarah (Reichely ) Stetler, and was born in Union Co., Penn., May, 1840. At the age of 10 years, his parents moved to Green Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where they settled on a farm. He remained at home doing farm work and attending school, until September, 1860, when he was married to Lavina Koons, daughter of Henry and Esther Koons. Four children were born to them, viz., William H, Charles E., Marion T. and Clarence O. In 1879, he purchased 120 acres of valuable and well improved land, where he now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Stetler are members of the Evangelical Association. Mr. Stetler is Democratic in principle. His father and mother are comfortably settled on one of the best farms in Green Township.

FRANCIS WESTON, retired farmer; P. O. Middlebury; is the son of John and Margaret Weston, who were natives of Litchfield Co., Conn., and who came to Springfield in March, 1814, where they settled on a farm of 260 acres, and lived there until the father's death, which occurred in September, 1887, at the age of 82. The mother died in 1864, at the advanced age of 93 years. The subject was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., April 20, 1790. In 1814, he came with his parents to Springfield, and, in company with his father.

purchased the farm where he now lives. In 1817, he was married to Amanda Hinman, daughter of Caleb Hinman, formerly from New York State. There were five childi-en as follows: Celestia, wife of Mathias Rhodes, of DeKalb Co., Ind. ; Margaret, wife of Lyman Brown, of Springfield; Louisa, wife of Henry Bellows; Lydia, wife of Martin Bick, of Michigan; and Salmon, who married Mary J. Fox, of Springfield, and is settled on a farm near the old homestead. Mrs. Weston died Oct. 17, 1859, aged 57. Mr. Weston married in October, I860, Elizabeth McGowti, daughter of Dr. John McGowi^, of Orange Co., N. Y. She was the widow of John Decker, to whom she was married in 1807. Mr. Weston owns 160 acres of well-improved land, and is the oldest man in Springfield Township. Mrs. Weston is a lady of high cultui-e, and has now reached the ripe age of 91. They are both active members of the Methodist Episcopal Chiu'ch. Mi-. Weston has voted the Republican ticket, since that party was organized.

ABIA WHITE, farmer; P. O. Mogadore; son of Jacob and Rachel (Brittain) AVhite, was born in Luzerne Co., Penn., Oct. 18, 1816. His father and mother were natives of New England, and settled in Luzerne Co. in an early day. In 1824, his father moved to Summit Co., and settled on a farm, afterward moving on another of 150 acres near North Springfield. He died on May, 25, 1858, and his wife on April 8, 1855, aged 76. At the age of 21, otu- subject learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked a few years, and then turned his attention to farming, which business he still engages in. On Feb. 21, 1844, he was married to Martha HagenbaiTgh, daughter of Christian Hagenbaugli, of Medina Co., of which marriage there were five childi-eu, fom- deceased. The only child, Milo, is living on his father's farm. Mr. and Mrs. White are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Wliite has always voted the Republican ticket.

JOEL F. WEBB, farmer; P. O. Mogadore. Among the wealthy farmers of Springfield Township ranks the subject, who is the son of John and Elizabeth (McDermoth) Webb. The father was a native of York Co., Penn., where the subject was born Nov. 10, 1823, where his early life was spent, and whence he, in company with his father's family, came to Portage Co., where they settled on a farm of 125 acres, which the subject now owns. In 1863, he was iinited in marriage to Marion Anderson, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah

Anderson. She bore him four children, three of whom are living - Mary Grace, Martha L., John F. (deceased) and Joel William. He owns 184 acres of valuable and well-improved land, and in addition considerable town property. He has been a life-long Democrat, and an admirer of Democratic principles.

WILLTSTON ALLING, architect and builder, Tallmadge ; is a son of Jonathan and Maria (Clark) Ailing, who were natives of Connecticut, and came to Trumbull Co. in 1807, where the}' settled on a farm ; he was engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1878, at the age of 86 years ; his widow died in 1880, at the age of 80 years ; they were the parents of five children, the subject being the youngest. Our subject was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Oct. 26, 1842 ; at the age of 12 3'ears, he left home and worked in a saw-mill for four years ; he came to Tallmadge in 1858, and began working at the carpenter's trade ; he has been engaged in building and working at his trade up to the present time. He entered the office of Mr. Snyder, the architect of Akron, where he remained about four years. He is considered an architect of considerable note. In 1868, he married Emily Carter, daughter of Horatio L. Carter, of Brimtield, Portage Co.; there are three children of that marriage - Julia, Walter and Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. Ailing are members of the Congregational Church. He is a strong Republican, and has held many offices of trust.