Twinsburg Township (part 19 of 38)

GEORGE M. EWING, son of Dr. A. E. Ewing : was born in Cleveland, Ohio, 1850, and died in Berea, 1876 ; he spent much of his life in Richfield, and had there a large circle of friends, who mourned his early death. He studied law, and had been admitted to practice at Cleveland ; he was regaixled as a 3'oung man of brilliant promise, both as a speaker and writer. Gay and genial in manner, 3'et possessing a read}^ sj^mpathy for all forms of suffering, without effort, he attracted friends to his side wherever he was known ; but with all his J03'- ousness, a certain seriousness pervaded much that he has written ; there was a tendenc3' in him to ponder the great problems of our existence, which found expression in the lines below, written not long before his death, but not published while he lived :

The Mystery Of Life

LOUIS P. ELLAS, farmer ; P. 0. Richfield ; was born in Tioga Co., N. Y., in 1834. His father, Loren Ellas, was a native of Vermont ; his mother's maiden name was Sarah Hard3% she was born in Connecticut. They were married in Vermont, and subsequentl3' removed to New York State, where for a number of years his father was engaged in farming and lumbering. In 1837, they removed to Northampton Township, Summit Co., locating upon a farm, where his father died in 1845 ; his mother was a resident of the count3' until 1867, when she removed to Steuben Co., Ind., where she departed this life in 1874. Louis learned the trade of boat-building and carpentering, in Boston Township, while in early life, and followed that trade about thirteen years there; for two 3^ears after he was engaged in keeping a grocery in that township, after which time he removed to Bath Township, where for three years he was engaged in the hotel business. In April, 1863, he removed to Richfield Township, where he has since resided ; he first engaged in the hotel business in West Richfield, remaining there one 3'ear, and then removed to the " East Center," where be was proprietor of the hotel there until 1874, during which time he also was engaged in buying and selling stock. He then disposed of his hotel propert3^ and purchased a farm, which he worked for three years, making a specialty- in stock-raising and dealing, then returning to the hotel in Richfield, where he continued until April, 1881. He now intends to devote his time to farming and lumbering. He owns 240 acres of land in the township, fineljlocated and mostl}- improved. He was married in April. 1856. to Miss Amanda M. Monday ; she is a native of New York, where she was born, in Tioga Co., in 1831. Their children are Elmer C, married to Miss Nancy J. Fixler, he is farming in Richfield Township, and Misses Emma and Ella. As a landlord, in which so manj' years of Mr. Ellas' life has been passed, he is deservedly popular, being genial, obliging and courteous, and as a citizen he is popular and enterprising. He is a member of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 266, A., F. & A. M.

JOSEPH HALLIWILL, farmer ; P.O. West Richfield ; is a son of William and Elizabeth (Cox) Halliwill, natives of Pennsylvania and pioneers of Summit Co., locating in Franklin Township in the spring of 1814. They were the first settlers in that township. Christopher Johnson, whom the couutj^ atlas claims as the first settler, came the day after the Halliwill family. They resided there until 1833, when they removed to Richfield Township, locating in the southern part of the township, where son Joseph now resides. The}- continued residents of the township until their deaths. He died July 25, 1855, and his wife Nov. 18, 1876. Mr. Halliwill was a prominent and respected citizen, and occupied various offices of trust. He was elected one of the first Justices of the Peace while a resident of Franklin Township, which office he filled honorably for several years. There are ten children now living, as follows : John, living in Fostoria ; David, a resident of Bucyrus, Ohio ; Thomas, in Medina Co.; Levi, living in Michigan; Andrew R., a resident of Henr^- Co., Iowa ; Joseph, the subject of the sketch ; Absalom 0., residing in Michigan ; Jane Woodruff, in Fulton Co.; Priscilla Bunker, in Henry Co., Ill, and Kesiah, living in Medina Co. Joseph was born in Franklin Township in 1825, and since the removal of his parents to Richfield, has been a resident of that township and of the old homestead, following in the profession of his father, in which he has been deservedly successful. He has 200 acres of improved land, and, for the past twenty-five j^ears, has made quite a -specialty of sheep. As a citizen, Mr. Halliwill is progressive and enterprising, and takes a lively interest in matters of education and in township affairs. He has been a Trustee of the township. He was united in marriage, Jan. 23, 1857, to Miss Elizabeth Battles. She was born in New York State Oct. 23, 1833, and came with her parents to Medina Co., where they were early settlers, and residents of Chatham Township for the remainder of their lives. The}' have two children - Milo, born Aug. 6, 1857 (he was married, Dec. 25, 1880, to Miss Hattie A. Freeman, a daughter of Milton Freeman, an old resident of the township, now living in Michigan ; he is living upon his father-in-law's farm, located one-half mile north of the West Center, which he has charge of, and which he is at present working), and a son at home, Levi. He was born Dec. 23, 1860.

LESTER HALL, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield. One of the oldest settlers now living in Richfield Township. He was born in Southern Massachusetts in 1800. At the age of 14, his parents removed to Portage Co., where the}' settled and resided for the remainder of their lives. His father died in 1842, aged 72 ; his mother in 1803, aged 89. Lester came to Richfield in 1823, and took up 163 acres of timbered land located where he now resides, and began the difficult task of clearing. For many years he endured the privations and vexations of pioneer life, but has lived to see his farm a cultivated and imjjroved tract, and where once the tall timber stood, through which wild beasts prowled and all manner of wild game were at home, he now can see the smiling fields of cultivation and improvement. His wife, who has made the journey of life with him and shared its burdens, was a daughter of Joshua and Clarissa (Clark) Finch, early settlers and pioneei-s of Portage Co. Celestia Finch was born in Massachusetts in 1806, and was married to Lester Hall in 1826. The}' were the first couple married in Freedom Township, Portage Co. Their children are as follows : Manly, born in Richfield Township in 1830. He remained at home until 23 years of age, and then removed to Michigan, where for several years he followed farming, and was married, in 1855, to Miss Henrietta Southwick, who was born in New York State in 1834. In 1875, he returned to Richfield Township with his family, where he has since resided, located upon the old farm, which he is operating. The farm consists of 81 acres, and they make a specialt}' in dairying. They have three children - Edwin L., Franklin N. and Charles A. Milo, another son, is living in Akron, engaged in the grocery trade at No. 289 South Main street, and Melissa Williard, also in Akron. Mr. Hall relates many interesting events of his pioneer life, some of which appear in another portion of this work. Timothy Hall, a brother of Lester, came to Richfield about three y6ars previous to his settlement. He was one of the most wonderful wood-choppers known. He cleared with one ax 140 acres of timber in about two years, and many other extraordinary incidents of him might be related if space permitted. He died in the township Sept. 13, 1869, aged 75 years. Mrs. Hall has been a consistent member of the Methodist Church for over half a century. The}' are both respected and beloved.

E. D. HANCOCK, farmer ; P. O. Richfield ; is a son of Alonzo and Azubah (Sheppard) Hancock, who were natives of Massachusetts. He was born Jan. 11, 1803. She was born Sept. 19, 1803. They were married in Massachusetts, and first settled in New York State, and, in 1833, located in Richfield Township, where they resided for the remainder of their lives. His father served as Township Trustee for a number of years ; he was one of the most powerful men in the country, with a large physique, weighing 210 pounds, all bone and sinew ; he cleared a gi-eat deal of land, especially that of Dr. Ransom, and 180 acres of his own ; he could chop a cord of wood in 40 minutes ; he was temperate in all of his habits, industrious, and universally respected ; he died suddenly with heart disease, in November, 1862. His mother died in 1839. Our subject was born in New York State in 1830 ; he has been a resident of the township since his people first located there, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1865, he bought the farm where he now resides ; he has 200 acres of land, mostly improved, and makes dairying a leading vocation. He has served the township as Trustee for four years and as a Constable two years ; in 1875. upon the organization of Richfield Grange Patrons of Husbandry, he was elected the first Master and served two years, serving again in 1880 in the same capacity ; he is now acting as Treasurer of their society. Mr. Hancock was united in marriage, Dec. 2, 1851, to Elizabeth Lockert, of Richfield Township. She was born in Galway, Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock have the following children : Amelia, Hanson, Eugene, Ella Welton, Julia Powers, Frank F., Cora I., Ralph A. and John P. John Hancock enlisted in the sharpshooters, and was in service nearly a year ; he died at Nashville from disease contracted while on duty.

HIRAM HART, farmer , P. 0. West Richfield ; was born in Windham Co., Vt.,in 1833 ; his early life was passed in his native State, where, up to the age of 19, he worked at farming, and for one year worked in a store ; he then went south, remaining one year, and, in the spring of 1855, removed to Ohio, locating in Richfield Township and purchasing the farm where he now resides ; he has 174 acres of land, located about two miles south of Richfield Center, and where he follows the occupation of general farming. Mr. Hart was married, in the fall of 1854, to Miss Jeannette L. Stearns. She was also a native of Vermont, and died in Richfield, leaving two children - Elmer S. and Emma E. He was married to a second wife. Miss Arlette A. Clark ; she is a daughter of Pai'k B. and Nancy Clark, early settlers of Twinsburg ; she was born there in 1838. They have five children - Arthur C, Dana H., Roy K., Carroll P. and Gratia C. Mr. Hart has served the township as Trustee, and has always taken an interest in educational affairs. He is at present serving as a County Commissioner, having been elected in 1879.

HENRY W. HOWE, Richfield ; is a son of Capt. Richard Howe, one of the first settlers and leading citizens of Akron, who was born in St. Mary's Co., Md., March 8, 1799. His father died in 1810, leaving a widow and seven children, of whom Richard was the eldest. In 1812, his mother removed to Ohio with her family and settled in Franklinton. Lucas Sullivant, a wealthy land-owner, was so well pleased with the youthful Richard that he adopted him and reared him as one of his own children, giving him the benefits of a good education, and teaching him civil engineering, which occupation he followed for many years. He surveyed and located a railroad from Columbus to Cincinnati, and upon the organization of the Board of Engineers to survey and locate the Ohio Canal in 1824, he was selected as one of its members, retaining his position until 1850, attaining the rank of President Engineer. He resigned in 1850, and went to California, where he remained three j-ears, during which time he received from Samuel D. King, Surveyor of California, Deputy Surveyorship of the State, and ran the meridian line from the summit of Mt. Dabola to the Bay of Monterey. From 1863 to 1865, he was in the employ of the Pan Handle Railroad at Steubenville, superintending the construction of the bridge across the Ohio River at that place. His home was in Akron, where he had settled in 1829. He was always active<in public enterprise, and foremost in any act to promote the growth and prosperity of the cit}'. He served in 1834 as one of the building committee that erected the first Presbyterian Church, and, in 1840, was one of the trustees for building the court house and jail. He was also one of the prime movers in establishing the cemetery. His death occurred in Akron, March 19, 1872. His wife, Roxana Howe, was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., Jan. 4, 1805, and died at the age of 70 years. Their children are as follows : Charles R., who was one of the prominent business men of Akron, and enlisted in the 100 days' service, serving his time honorably ; he died in Akron Deo, 7, 1875, bequeathing to the Cemetery Association $5,000 ; Nathan J. Howe, who is a resident of Chicago, where he occupies the position of General Freight Agent of the Wabash Railroad ; Mrs. Emil}- B. Ingersoll, of Sterling. 111.; Mrs. Anna Wolf residing in Akron, and the subject of this sketch. Henry W. was born in Bath Township in 1828, his early life being passed in Akron, where he obtained good educational advantages, graduating at Oberlin, in 1849. He decided upon a professional life, and entered the office of Judge Carpenter, of Akron, where he commenced the study of law. He subsequently practiced with Judge Carpenter, in partnership, until the election of Carpenter as Judge, when he engaged in the manufacture of agriculture implements in Akron for seven years, and from there removed to Richfield, in 1871, where he engaged in manufacturing enterprises for nine years, and where he is at present residing. While a resident of Akron, he served as a member of the Board of Education and of the City Council. He has also been a member of the Board of Education of Richfield, where he served one term as Justice of the Peace. He is now serving 9,s Secretary of the Summit County Patrons of Husbandry. He was united in marriage Dec. 12, 1859, to Miss Isadore C. Bell, who is a native of Connecticut, and is at present serving as Postmistress of Richfield. They have three children - Edwin B., Frank R. and Abbev B.

NORRIS HUMPHREY, farmer ; P. 0. Peninsula ; was born in Hartford Co., Conn., in 1806 ; his parents were Oliver and Rhoda (Woodford) Humphrey, also natives of Connecticut. They emigrated to Ohio in 1816, arriving in the Western Reserve and locating in Trumbull Co. Jul}' 4, where they were residents for the remainder of their lives. His father was a blacksmith by trade, which he followed, together with farming. He was in the war of 1812, and served as Orderl}- Sergeant in a light infantry compau}'. He died Aug. 6, 1846, aged 63 years. His mother's death occurred Sept. 24, 1867, aged 81 years. Their children were as follows : Norris, the eldest ; Elvira Irwin, now living in Portage Co.; Julius, a I'esident of Akron ; Ellen Bolster, living in Cleveland ; Anna Harris, also a resident of Cleveland ; Ezekiel - he learned the printer's trade in Warren Co., and subsequently moved to the Southern States, locating first in Natchez ; when the Texas revolution broke out, he volunteered, and joined a cavalry company of 100, fitting and equipping themselves, under Gov. Quitman ; after serving through the war, he started the Mornittg /Star, the first paper published in Texas after the revolution ; he died in 1836, of yellow fever, contracted while heroicall}- caring for fever-stricken sufferers ; his brother Norris has now the deeds of 1,280 acres of land given him by the State for his services during the revolution ; George, a physician by profession, died in Cleveland. Our subject's early life was passed in Trumbull Co., where he learned the blacksmith's trade with his father. In 1829, he removed to Richfield Center, where he followed his trade for two years. He purchased, in 1829, 50 acres of land for $3 per acre. This was the first pui'chase in the " Wilcox Tract." In 1830, he built the first frame house between the Cuyahoga River and Richfield. He married, Feb. 10, 1831, Miss Julia Case ; she was a native of Trumbull Co., and a daughter of Ira and Ursula (Hyde) Case, natives of Connecticut and early settlers in Trumbull Co. Her father served in the war of 1812 ; her mother was of English descent - a member of the "Hyde" family. After his marriage, Mr. H. moved upon his land, and has, up to tlie present time, continued to reside where he first purchased. He has now 200 acres, about 50 of which is timbered ; his land is finely improved and conveniently located. While prospecting for minerals upon his land, and in the vicinity, he discovered, at a depth of twenty feet, several veins of water, which now furnish an inexhaustible supply of pure water. Mr. Humphrey helped to organize the first militia company in the township, in 1832, and was appointed Captain in 1834: ; he was appointed Major of the 1st Battalion, Light Infantry ; he still preserves the old commissions appointing him to his positions. While a resident of Trumbull County, he served the Township as Constable, which was at that period an important office. Since he has been a resident of Richfield, he has served in many offices of trust. He was for several years a Township Trustee, and for two terms Assessor of Personal Property. In educational affairs he has always taken a prominent part ; he was one of the Directors of the Richfield Academy for several years. At the breaking-out of the war, he from the first took an active interest in organizing a company and aiding in everj- way for the pi'eservation of the Union. He sent four of his boys out in the service, fitting them from his own pocket. Mr. H. lost his wife Jan. 26, 1871, aged 62 j-ears. Their children are as follows : Austin, now a resident of Lincoln, Neb., where he is engaged in the hardware business in partnership with his brother Norris ; Cora Ellsworth, living in Richfield Township ; Oliver N., a resident of Lincoln, Neb. - he was in the service about two years, on the frontier, among the Indians ; Lucien E. enlisted in the 115th 0. V. I., and was in the service five years - now a resident of Richfield ; Decius served in the 64th 0. V. I. as Fife Major for five years - he died April 1, 1868, aged 22 years ; Truman, now living on the old homestead - he was married July 4, 1875, to Miss Lida Hale, a daughter of Andrew Hale, an old resident of Bath Township.

AGUSTUS J. HUMPHREY, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield ; is a son of Julius and Rhoda (Oviatt) Humphre}'. Julius was born in Goshen, Conn., in 1800, and his wife in Goshen in 1802. They were married in 1820, and removed to Richfield the same year ; he died in the Louisville Hospital in January, 1864, from disease contracted wliile there ; he went South after James Sanborn, of the 64th 0. V. I., who was sick in that hospital, but neither returned, James dying about two weeks after Mr. Humphre^^ The mother is still living in Richfield with her son Augustus. Their children now living are as follows : Phoebe Cartel", living in Richfield ; Lucia Bennett, living in Akron ; Maria Sanborn, living in Richfield ; Augustus was born in 1833, and has passed his life upon the old homestead and devoting his whole attention to farming. He has 85 acres of land, finely improved and conveniently located. He was married, October, 1852, to Miss Priscilla Sanborn, a daughter of John and Sibyl (Farwell) Sanborn, both natives of New Hampshire, and early residents of Boston Township, coming there in 1834, where they resided twenty years, and subsequently removed to Richfield, where he died in July, 1866, his wife still living with her daughter Priscilla. Mr. Humphrey was born in New Hampshire, in 1833. They have one son, Earnest, who is married to Miss Flora Hart, a daughter of Henry Hart, a resident of Richfield Township. The}' have one child - Clarence.

HENRY KILLIFEJl, blacksmith,West Richfield ; was born in Richfield, in 1838. He is a son of Henr}' and Jane (Curtis) Killifer, natives of Connecticut ; the}' came to Richfield Township at an early day, but subsequently removed to Putnam Co. Henry returned to Richfield and engaged at the blacksmith's trade.

in 1858 ; at the commencement of the war, he enlisted in Battery A, 1st Ohio, and was in the service four years, enlisting in August, 1861, and discharged in August, 1865. He then returned to Richfield, where he has since been working at his trade. He was married to Miss Orvelia Spafford Oct. 17, 1867 ; she was born in Sumrait Co., in 1842. Her father, Martin C. Spafford, was born in Vermont, in 1808, and came with his father, Jacob Spafford, to Richfield, in 1816, where they remained three years and then removed to Coplej', where Jacob lived about forty years, then removing to Bath Township, where he died. Martin passed his early daj's upon his father's farm ; at the age of 21 he went to Portage Co., and worked in a distillery for three years, and from there removed to Bath, where for twenty 3'ears he worked at shoemaking and milling. He then removed to Richfield, where he now lives, following the occupation of a miller for the most of the time. Martin was married in 1836, to Miss Mary Brown, whose parents were early residents of the county. They have four children - Orline Sheppard, living in Akron ; Orvelia ; Beulah Derr, living in Huron Co., and Willie F., a resident of Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Killifer have two children - Mary and Henry. Mr. Killifer is a member of Richfield Lodge, No. 266, A., F. & A. M., and is a genial and benevolent neighbor, a fine mechanic, and an enterprising citizen.

JAMES LOCKERT, farmer ; P. 0. Richfield ; was born in Gralwa}', Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1802. His father was a farmer and our subject remained at home until he attained his majority. He married April 8, 1830, Miss Minerva Moon, of Galway. In June, 1833, he emigrated to Ohio, locating in Richfield Township, and, in the spring of 1834, removed to the northeast corner of the township, where he purchased the land where his residence now is. He has now retired from active life and is now living with his son Lorain. His family is as follows - Elizabeth, wife of E. D. Hancock, of Richfield Township ; Ann ICdgell, living in Richfield ; James W., a prominent farmer of the township ; Lorain, also a leading farmer ; Mary Jane Snow, of Brecksville ; Alexander, of WaiTen Co., Ohio, who is a Baptist minister, and Minerva Reid, wife of Chas. W. Reid, who has purchased the old homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Lockert were members of the Baptist

Church ; she died April 25, 1879. Mr. Lockert has served as Township Trustee and is one of its honored and respected citizens. When he removed to his present location it was a wilderness, and his own individual efforts have done much to hasten the prosperity which now smiles upon the improved and cultivated fields divided among his children. He owned, at one time, nearly 500 acres which was a direct accumulation of his own industry and energy. Lorain was born in 1840, and married in 1870, Miss Helen Andrew, of Boston Township. He served in the 177th 0. V. I., from 1864 to the close of the war. He has 142 acres of land under good cultivation. They have one child - Harley. James W. was born June 29, 1837; he was married Dec. 31, 1863, to Abigail Reid; they have three children - -Willis W., Mina M. and Floyd L. He has 175 acres of land, which is finely improved and cultivated. Minerva, born Sept. 21, 1843, was married to Chas. H. Reid Dec. 31, 1863. They have three children - Lulu L., Jessie L. and Blanche A. Ann Edgell, born in Saratoga Co., N. Y.,in 1832 ; was married March 19, 1856, to Mason Edgell, who died in 1868. She has three children - Minerva, Elizabeth and Lillie.

0. T. MEADE, farmer ; P. O. Richfield ; son of Abner and Barbara (Klopenstine) Meade. His father was a native of Vermont, and mother of France; they were married in Springfield Township, Summit Co., and were residents of that township for several years ; his father was engaged in the potter}^ business there, which was about the first business of that kind in the count}-. They next removed to Richfield Township, locating in the .southeastern portion of the township, where for many ^-ears they were engaged in farming ; here his mother died and his father subsequently moved to Bath Township and farmed there several 3'ears. In 1879, he removed to Kansas, where he now resides, engaged in farming and stock-raising. Three of their children now reside in Summit Co. - Charles, in Boston Township ; Mary Bomgardner, in Richfield Township, and the subject of this sketch, Trueman, as he is familiarly called, was born in Springfield Township, in 1843, and the most of his life has been passed in Richfield Township, where he is now engaged in farming and stock business. He is an energetic and enterprising young man, and will doubtless become one of the solid men of

ALFRED T. NEWTON, farmer ; P. 0. Richfield ; is a son of Marcus Newton and Hannab (Fletcher) Newton. jMarcus was born in Goshen, Conn., June 12, 1811, and came with his parents to Ohio when they removed thither. He was married to Miss Hannah Fletcher. Jan. 1, 1833. He was a local Methodist minister as well as a farmer, and led a conscientious, Christian life ; he died in the township in January, 1874. His wife died three years previous, Jan. 14, 1871, in Hillsdale, Mich., at the home of her daughter, Mar}' L. Brown, who is the only daughter now living ; she resides at present in Branch Co., Mich. Alfred was born Dec. 21, 1836, in Richfield Township, and has always been a resident of the township ; he has devoted his time entirely to agricultural j)ursuits, and is one of the prominent land-owners of the township. He bought the old Marvin Oviatt farm in 1868, and has made it his home ever since. He was married, Sept. 15, 1864, to Miss Huldah H Swan ; she was born in Boston Township in 1842. Her father, Levi L. Swan, was a native of Connecticut, and an early settler of Boston Township. Mr. and Mrs. Newton have four children living - Eda and Eva (twins) Mary L. and Clara A. Alfred M. died at the age of 5 months. Mr. Newton is a member of Brecksville Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., and is an enterprising and respected citizen.

LUCIUS NEWTON, farmer; P. 0. West Richfield ; is a son of John and Laura (Thompson) Newton. John Newton was a native of Connecticut, where he was born, Feb. 24, 1787. He first came to Ohio in 1806, locating in Hudson, where he remained a few years, and then returned to Connecticut, when, in 1810, he married Miss Laura Thompson. In 1815, with his wife and two sons, Marcus and Lucius, he returned to Ohio, and after a few years residence in Hudson, he removed to Richfield, where he became a large and successful farmer, and a prominent and infiuential citizen, accumulating a handsome property. He was a member of Assembly and an Associate Judge, under the constitution of Ohio. He died in Richfield Township in March, 1867 ; his wife had died four years previous. The children were as follows : Marcus was a farmer, and local Methodist minister. He was an earnest and consistent

Christian ; he died in Januar}', 1874. Lucius, our subject, was the next child. John T., now a prominent lawyer, residing in Toledo, and Rebecca Weld, living in Richfield Township. Lucius was born Dec. 19, 1814. He began the battle of life for himself at the age of 22, locating in Royalton, Cuyahoga Co., where he purchased 640 acres of timbered land, 200 acres of which he cleared and fenced. He remained there about five 3'ears, then removing to Richfield Township and locating upon the farm where he now resides, and where he has been a continuous resident since. He has accumulated a large tract of land, having at one time nearl}' 1,000 acres, part of which he has divided between his children. He has been strictly engaged at farming and stock-raising all of his life, which he has made a decided success. He was married in May, 1838, to Miss Catharine Brock way ; her parents were natives of Connecticut and pioneers of Trumbull Co., where she was born in 1818. Their children are as follows : John T., a prominent farmer of Richfield Township ; Homer E. ; he is married to Miss Clara Dale, and is farming in the township ; Minet L., farmer, at home ; Laura McKinstrej', and Virgil L. He is married to Miss Alice S. Conrad, and also a farmer of Richfield Township.

JOHN T. NEWTON, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield ; is a son of Lucius Newton, one of the pioneers of the township ; was born in Richfield Township Feb. 17, 1839. His life, until he attained his majority, was passed under the guardianship of his parents, upon the farm, for which pursuit his education and inclinations have well fitted him, and which occupation he has always followed. As a jrractical farmer, he is one of the most prominent in the township. He was married, Sept. 3, 1868, to Miss Mary Adams, daughter of Samuel T. Adams, of Medina ; she was born in Medina Oct. 11, 1850. They have four children - John Edward, born Oct. 5,1869 ; Jay Thorne, July 23, 1871 ; Earl Brockway, May 'll, 1874; Mary G., March 11, 1878. In March, 1872, Mr. Newton removed to his present location, about one and one-half miles north of the West Center, where he has 110 acres of fine farming land, which he has improved in buildings, fences, etc. He makes specialties in fancy poultry, hogs, sheep and cattle ; he is also engaged extensively in bee culture, which branch he makes quite a study.

and which has proven most remunerative. He has always been interested in the school interests, and all matters pertaining to the best interests of the township.

aEN. 0. M. OVIATT (deceased) ; was horn at Goshen, Litchfield Co., Conn., Feb. 24, 1799, and removed with his father, Capt. Heman Oviatt, to Hudson, Portage Co. (now Summit Co.), in 1803, Hudson at that time being an unbroken wilderness, with but a few white inhabitants, its principal denizens being the Chippewa tribe of Indians. His father kept a small store, stocked with such goods as met ready sale with the few whites and many Indians then scattered over the Reserve. But the general trade was one of barter with the latter, for their furs, etc., which were the principal currency of that earl}^ period. Gren. 0. was so constantly associated with the Indians in his youth as to render him as proficient in the use of their language as in his own. With the exception of a period which he spent in attending school at the Litchfield Academy, at Litchfield, Conn., (John Brown, Sr., accompanying him), mcst of his youth was passed in Hudson. The friendship there formed with old Osawattomie continued through life, Mr. 0., in after years, aiding him in some of his public enterprises, especially in his Kansas expedition. In the winter of 1820, with a companion named Timothy Hall, and a pair of oxen and a sled, he came to the township of Richfield ; it was at that time almost entirely unsettled, and with only a doubtful trail between the two points. After the erection of a small abode, in the following spring, he was married to Miss Phoebe H. Coe, of Charlestown, Portage Co., Ohio, and with his young wife moved to the new home. The ensuing year he commenced the building of a store near his residence, at the center of the town, cutting down the forest and removing the green stumps from the ground to locate the same. There are one or two individuals still living who assisted in this work - -Mr. John Payne, now aged 83, and Mr. Lester Hall, both now residents of this place. This store was the principal point of trade for the country around for a circle of twenty miles or more, and for over fifty years, or until the year 1876, was continuously open to successful trade. Gren. 0. was noted for his large business capacit}^ probity, and strictly honest dealing. He was also greatly interested in the building-up of the town and forwarding its best interests. In the erection of the first Congregational Church, in 1830, he bore a large share of the burden, and in the educational interests he was strictly identified and foremost in his endeavors to make the same a success. At this time, a large share of the emigrants to this Western region were poor, and their hardships many, in their endeavors to obtain homes, and there were many who expressed gTeat gratitude for timely assistance rendered them by him at that early period. In the year 1836, he met with the great affliction of his life, in the death of his beloved wife, a few of whose characteristics the writer cannot refrain from mentioning. Her special pleasure was in visiting the sick and needy of the then scattered population, whom she would cheer by kind words and supplying their necessities. She was an earnest Christian worker through an active and busy life, and died on March 1, 1836, aged 34, sincerely mourned by all who knew her. Five children were born of this marriage, of whom but two are living, viz., Mrs. Dr. A. E. Ewing, and 0. M. Oviatt, still residents of this town. Gen. 0. afterward married Miss Lucretia S. Ward, of Hadley, Mass., a Christian lady of refinement and intelligence, with whom he lived happily until his death. Of this marriage there were born four children, of whom three are living - Mrs. Geo. W. Gardner, of Cleveland ; Mr. Wm. H. Oviatt, and Mr. Louis D. Oviatt, of Longmont, Colo. Ellen P. Oviatt died May 5, 1856, aged 11 years. In the year 1848, Mr. Oviatt removed to the city of Cleveland, where he had property interests, his first residence there being the present Catholic nunneiy on Euclid Avenue, which he sold to them ostensibly for a school building, but which they since have transformed into a nunnery and school against a strict stipulation with him at the time of its purchase, that it should never be used for that purpose, he being always a strong anti-Catholic. After a few years spent in the commission business, he engaged very extensively in the packing business with D. J. P. Robinson, now of Mentor, which partnership was continued very successfully some eighteen or twenty years. In politics he was at first an ardent Whig, but after the formation of the Republican party he fully indorsed its principles, and adhered to them until his death. He was often urged to become a candi- date for office, but generally refused, l)elieving the office should seek the man ; still he was called to many positions of trust, among others in an early day, that of Associate Judge of Medina Co., one of his Associates being Judge Pardee, of Wadsworth. He was member of the City Council of Cleveland many successive terms, several times elected its presiding officer, member and Chairman of its Finance Committee, and held other positions of trust, the duties of which were conscientiously executed and to the satisfaction of his friends who had placed him in office. In the year 1868, he retired from active business, and after an absence of nearly twenty years from his early home, having a desire to spend his remaining years near his children, he returned thither ; but his residence there was of short duration, for after one year of pleasurable intercourse with his children, old friends and neighbors, he was suddenly attacked by a disease (which had troubled him for many years) and died after three days illness. His remains were removed to Cleveland and interred in his own private vault in Woodland Cemetery.

0. M. OVIATT, son of Gen. 0. M. and Pha?be H. Oviatt, was born in Richfield, July 1 2, 1825, and has lived in this town continuously up to the present time. He received his early education at tlie old Richfield Academy, Rev. Harvey Lyon being his instructor. After attending school in later 3'ears at Gambier, Ohio, Granville, Ohio, and Hudson College (English Department). He was married, Aug. 2, 1848, to Miss Frances C. Hammond, daughter of Nathaniel and Lucy Hammond, both residents of Richfield. After his marriage he resided for some time on the old homestead near the center (his father having removed to Cleveland, Ohio). In June. 1857, he removed to his present residence previously occupied by his grandfather, Capt. Heman Oviatt. He held the position of County Commissioner two terms (six vears). He has given much attention to the educational interests of the town, and took a leading part in the founding of the pi'esent Richfield Central High School, overcoming strong opposition from its non-supporters. He has also been a member of the Board of Education the past twelve 3'ears.

SCHUYLER R. OVIATT, P. 0. Richfield ; is a son of Marvin and Mary (Foote) Oviatt, who were both natives of Connecticut. Marvin was born in Goshen Oct. 1, 1797, and his wife in Norfolk Feb. 2, 1795. They were uni' ted in marriage in 1818. The fiither of Marvin, Capt. Heman Oviatt, was born in Goshen, Conn., Sept. 20, 1775 ; he was married Jan. 10, 1796, to Miss Eunice Newton, she was born Nov. 15, 1777. Capt. Heman Oviatt was one of the pioneers of Summit County, coming with David Hudson, to Hudson Township, in 1800, returning in the fall of the year to Connecticut, and returning in the spring of 1801, with his family. He located in Hudson Township where he resided for a number of years, taking a prominent position in all acts of public importance and improvements. He endowed Hudson College, while a resident there, with a fund of $12,000. His first wife, Eunice, was a woman universally beloved, and possessed much influence over the Indians. She died Sept. 17, 1813, leaving three children - Marvin, Orson and Harriet. Heman married for a second wife Sophia E. Kilbourne, by whom he had two children - Heman, now a resident of Cleveland, and Elizabeth, living in Richfield Township ; she lived about twenty years, and after her death he married the Widow Curtis, of Akron, who survived him several 3'ears. In 1839, Heman removed to Richfield Township, were he resided up to his death, which occurred Dec. 5, 1854. A more extended narrative of his business enterprises, and connection with the township and count3', will appear in another portion of this work. Marvin was married in Hudson in 1818, and engaged in farming for a short period in that township, and then connected himself with his brother Orson, in Richfield. In 1825, he went to Cleveland, and was engaged in the mercantile trade there for a few 3'ears, and then went South, and was in the produce business upon the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers ; after a few 3'ears he returned to Richfield, and again went upon a farm. At the breaking-out of the gold excitement in California, in 1850, he started for the Pacific Coast, and after remaining there three 3'ears, started to return home, but fell from the steamer, upon which he had taken passage upon the San Juan River, and was drowned, August 1853. His bod3' was never recovered nor any of his effects. His wife died in Richfield, May 31, 1876. Their children now living are as follows : Schu3'ler R., Trac3' M., a Presb3'terian Minister now living in Call- fornia ; Edward, a prominent law_yer of Akron; Celia, now the wife of Baxter H. Wood, of Medina ; Virgil L., a graduate of tlie Western Reserve College (deceased) ; Carlos, died in Corry, Peun., having a wife and son ; Schuyler R., was boi'u in Hudson Township in 1819. His education is academical, graduating at the Richfield Academy at the age of 20. He is by occupation a civil engineer, and has also devoted considerable attention to horticultural pursuits. At various times he has served the township and county in offices of public trust, prominent among which we mention, as County Surveyor, and also County Treasurer from 1871 to 1875. In township affairs he has always taken a leading interest; is now serving as Notary Public. In 1880, he prepared and delivered a historical address, in Richfield, at the pioneer meeting of that year, and also furnishes many of the facts and incidents which appear in the township history. He was united in marriage in June, 1842, to Miss Charlotte A. Weld, a daughter of James Weld, Esq., who was before his death one of Richfield's most prominent business men. Thev have two children - James S., a graduate of Western Reserve College, and at present living in Cleveland, serving as Assistant City Civil Engineer, and Miss Lotta, at home.

DARIUS L. OVIATT, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield ; is a son of Nathaniel and Hannah (Deming) Oviatt, natives of Litchfield Co., Conn., and pioneers of Summit Co., locating in Richfield Township in 1812, and residents of the township for the remainder of their lives. His mother died in April, 1831 ; by a subsequent marriage his father had six children, only one of whom is now living - Ruth Freeman, a resident of Michigan ; two sons, John and Charles, died while in the service. His father's death occurred in March, 1863. Our subject was born in Richfield Township Jan. 22, 1825 ; he remained upon his father's farm until about 19 3' ears of age, and then went to Hinckley, Medina Co., where he resided about fifteen years, marrying while there, in August, 1849, Miss Emma Crissy ; she died in May, 1861 ; three children were the result of this marriage - Moseman C., now a resident of Michigan ; Linus W., living in Richfield Township ; and Trueman D., now living in Cuyahoga Co. In September, 1861, he was married to his second wife, Miss Phoebe J. Tuthill ; they have four children - Emma J., Charlie C, Hattie E. and Alma I. In October, 1861, Mr. Oviatt returned to Richfield Township and located upon the old homestead, where he has resided up to the present time ; he has 126 acres of improved land, conveniently located, about one mile north of West Richfield. He has always taken an interest in educational and township matters, and is a respected and enterprising citizen.

STEPHEN C. PIXLEY, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield. Prominent among the old residents of Richfield Township is Stephen C. Pixley, the subject of this biography. He came with his parents to the township in 1816, from Massachusetts, where he was born in Franklin in 1813, and has been a resident of the township, and lived upon the farm, taken up by his father at that time, up to the present time. His father was Stephen Pixley, a native of Massachusetts, where he was born July 9, 1781 ; his mother's maiden name was Orpha Cooley, also a native of Massachusetts ; she was born March 27, 1781 ; they were married in Massachusetts Nov. 25, 1804. In 1816, they started from Massachusetts with a team and two yoke of cattle, and, after a journey of six weeks, reached Richfield ; they located in the northwestern portion of the township, where they lived for the remainder of their lives. His father's death occurred Oct. 31, 1829 ; his mother's, Sept. 6, 1840. Their children now living are as follows : Sumner, a resident of Boston Township ; Se3'mour, living in California ; and our subject, Stephen C. ; a son, Alvin C, a prominent resident of Richfield Township, died in June, 1878, leaving a wife who is still a resident of the township ; they had five children, all of whom are deceased. Owen C, a son, died from disease contracted in the service of his country. Stephen C. was united in marriage, Nov. 13, 1850, to Miss Eliza Buell ; she died in 1855. In March, 1856, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Tupper, who died May 5, 1857. May 17, 1860, he was again married, to Miss Maria L. Foster ; she is a native of Ohio, born in Cuyahoga Co., April 27, 1834 ; the}' have three children - Frank S., born Nov. 21, 1863 ; Orla C. and Chrysie I. (twins), born Oct. 18, 1867. Mr. Pixley has 95 acres of land, all of which is improved except 8 acres of timber located in the northwestern portion of the township, about two miles from West Richfield. He has been prominently identified with the growth and development of the township, and furnishes some of the incidents and dates given in the township history. As a citizen he is enterprising and progressive, and is universally respected by his fellow townsmen.

FRANKLIN PRICKITT, farmer; P. 0. West Richfield. The Prickitt family are prominent citizens and extensive land-owners in Richfield Township, and are worthy of especial mention. The parents were Samuel and Hannah (Allen) Prickitt who were natives of New Jersey, and of Quaker descent. He was born Oct. 15, 178L and his wife Aug. 4, 1793. They were united in marriage April 3, 1821, in New Jersey, and first moved to Wayne Co., N. Y., where they resided about seven years. From there they emigrated to Ohio, locating in Richfield Township in 1834, taking up 200 acres of land, which was situated where the farms of Franklin and Allen S. now are. There they resided until their labors below were ended, and they " were gathered with their fathers." He died at the ripe age of 88 years, and his wife at 85 yeai's of age. Franklin, the eldest son, was born in New Jei'sey in 1823. He remained with his parents until he was married, Jan. 9, 1850, to Miss Sarah Fearnley. She was a native of England. After his marriage, he built him a house upon the farm where he now resides, which consists of 70 acres of land, which was a part of the old homestead. Although he calls himself a farmer, he has devoted a great share of his time to making rifles and general repairing. He is a natural mechanic, having never learned the machinist's trade. He was the first gunsmith in the township, and has made hundreds of rifies with tools which he manufactured mostly himself, and in his workshop may be found many evidences of his skill. His first wife died in 1867, leaving a daughter, Alice. In June, 1866, he was mari'ied to a second wife, Miss Arvilla Buck, a daughter of Heman and Polly Buck, who were pioneers of the township. She was born in Richfield Township in October, 1828. They have two children - Fi'ancis and Elma.

SAMUEL H. PRICKITT, farmer; P. 0. West Richfield ; a son of Samuel and Hannah (Allen) Prickitt ; was born in Wa3'ne Co., N. Y., Jan. 6, 1829. He remained with his parents in Richfield until 1854, and then started for California, where he remained for ten years, engaged in various occupations. He then returned to Richfield and purchased of S. E. Oviatt the farm, consisting of 110 acres, where he now resides, and which he has improved generally since his residence upon it until it is one of the most desirable farms in the township. He was united in marriage, Feb. 14, 1866, to Miss Ann A. Garthwait. s1ie is of English descent, her parents, Charles and Ann (Fearnley) Garthwait, being both natives of England, and for many 3'ears residents of Richfield Township. Mrs. Prickitt was born in Richfield Township Dec. 20, 1842. They have one child - -Miss Edith, born Sept. 10, 1867. Mr. Prickitt, as a farmer, is practical and prosperous ; as a citizen, he is enterprising and progressive, and, together with his estimable wife, are intelligent and esteemed citizens.

ALLEN S. PRICKITT, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield ; is a son of Samuel and Hannah (Allen) Prickitt. He was born in Wayne Co., N. Y., Dec. 29, 1833, and since the removal of his parents to the township has lived upon the old homestead, which he now owns. He has 125 acres of good land, finely improved and located convenienth'. He has served the township as Trustee, and has taken great interest in educational affairs and all matters of public importance. He was married, March 22, 1859, to Miss Jane Kirby. daughter of John and Elizabeth Kirby, natives of England, and who are old residents of the community. Mrs. Prickitt is also a native of England, where she was born in 1833. They have two children - Mary and Rosa.

H. C. SEARLES, Postmaster and merchant. West Richfield ; is a prominent merchant and an enterprising citizen ; he is a son of Daniel Searles, an earl}^ settler of Hinckle}^ Township, where he still resides. The subject of this sketch was born in Hinckley Township in 1841, and passed his early life up to the age of 16 upon the farm. His education commenced in the district schools ; he then went to Hiram College, where he continued his studies until the breaking-out of the war, when he enlisted in Battery A, 1st Ohio, and served for two years, but was forced to leave the service on account of injuries. Returning to his home, he then engaged in the mercantile business as clerk for B. H. Wood, of West Richfield, with whom he continued for eight years. He then, in 1873, commenced in trade for himself, in which he has been actively engaged up to the present time. In 1878, the store in which he was doing business was burned ; he then erected the large and commodious building where he is at present located ; his stock consists of a large line of general merchandise, and he purchases all kinds of country produce. Mr. Searles has served as Postmaster since 1873, and in matters of public importance has alwa3's taken an active interest. He has served the township as Treasurer for the past fifteen years, and as a member of the School Board for six years. He was married, in 1863, to Miss Elizabeth Parker, a daughter of Rev. Sanford Parker, a Methodist minister ; he was killed while a resident of Hinckley ; she was born in Hinckley Township in 1844. They have three children - Harry I., at present attending Hiram College, Lizzie A. and George DeForest.

DANIEL T. SHELDEN, farmer ; P. O.West Richfield ; is a son of Jonathan and Abiah (Noithrop) Shelden. His father was a native of Rhode Island. When he was 4 years of age, his parents removed to Massachusetts, where he resided until he was manned. They then removed to Schoharie Co., N. Y., where they resided about twenty-five years. In 1822, they removed to Ohio, locating in Richfield Township, where they resided for the remainder of their days. Daniel was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., in 1806, and came with his parents to Richfield when the}' removed there, where he has since been a resident, and by occupation a farmer. He was married, in March, 1836, to Miss Martha Robinson, who died in 1837. In October, 1838, he was married to a sister of his first wife, Miss Mary Robinson. The}^ have four children - William H. (who is a resident of California), Martha A., Dustin and Charles R., living in Richfield Township, and Miss Mary E., at home. Mr. Shelden is living upon the old homestead, about one and a half miles south of the Center, whei'e he has lived over half a century ; he has devoted his time exclusively to the cultivation of his land, which is in a high state of cultivation and well improved. He is a well known and respected citizen in the township where he has lived for so manv years.

M. LEE SPRANKLE, farmer ;"' P. O. West Richfield ; is a son of John and Susannah (Keck) Sprankle ; his father was a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1802 ; his mother, a native of Ohio, Columbiana Co., where she was born in 1816 ; she is still living with her son.

M. Lee, in Richfield ; his father first located in Columbiana Co., where he resided about three 3'ears, and then removed to Wa3me Co., where he remained about nine years, and then, in the spring of 1850, removed to Richfield Township, locating in the southern part of the township, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1854, aged 52 years. Our subject was born in Wayne Co., in 1839 ; at the death of his father, he started out in life for himself, working by the month about twelve years, and then purchasing from the heirs the old homestead, where he has since resided. He has 96 acres of improved land, with good buildings, and in a high state of cultivation. He was married, in September, 1872, to Miss Lilla Kirk, a daughter of George Kirk, of Bath ; the}- have three children - Gertrude, Jessie and Birdie. Mr. Sprankle has served the township as Assessor, and is a member of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 266, A., F. & A. M. He has three brothers and two sisters living - Jeremiah, living in Michigan ; Daniel, a resident of Montana ; David W., a minister in the United Brethren Church, living in Portage Co.; Lydia Dunn, in Michigan, and Sarah Harris, living in Copley Township ; a brother, William H. , was killed by lightning in Richfield Township, in 1867.

NATHAN SWIG ART, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield ; was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1831 ; his parents, John and Elizabeth (Halliwill) Swigart, were pioneers in Stark Co. In 1832, his father came to Richfield Township and purchased a tract of land, located where Nathan now resides, but before he perfected his arrangements for removal from Stark Co. he was striken down by death ; his mother subsequently removed to Richfield and settled upon the farm, bringing with her a daughter, Louisa, and Nathan, our subject. She was afterward married to Oliver Taylor, by whom she had four children ; she continued a resident of the farm until her death, aged 63 years. Nathan has been a resident of the old farm since their first location there, and is now in possession of it ; he has 109 acres, about 40 of which is timbered ; he is making quite a specialty in dairying, having ver}^ fine facilities for butter-making, there being upon his farm fine springs of running water, of even temperature the whole year. He was married in 1860 to Miss Han-iet J. Willey, whose parents were old settlers of

Medina Co. They have ten children - John, Herbert, Louis, Ada J., Lura A., Otho T., Clara, Samuel G., Clarence and Garfield. Mr. Swigart is a prosperous farmer and respected neighbor ; he has taken an active interest in schools, and is a member of Osborn Corner Grange.

FAYETTE VIALL, proprietor hotel, Richfield ; is a son of Burrill and Sarah Viall, who were early settlers in Northampton Township ; the}' have four children now living in Summit Co. - Burrill, a prominent farmer, of Boston Township ; Mary, the wife of Dr. Pope, of West Richfield ; William, now a resident of Northampton Township ; and Fayette, the subject of this sketch. He was born in Northampton Township in 1845 ; he accompanied his parents to Iowa in 1850, where he remained until 1863, when he enlisted in the 24th Iowa V. I., and was in the service until the close of the war. He then returned to Iowa, where he remained about a year, and then came to Boston Township, where he resided for several years with his brother. In November, 1872, he was married to Miss Emma Gilbert, a daughter of Chancey and Sophrona (Carter) Gilbert ; since his marriage he has been a resident of Richfield Township, where he has been engaged in farming and also in the hotel business, which occupation he resumed in April, 1881, in Richfield Center, where he owns a hotel propert}'. Mr. and Mrs. Viall have two children - Raymond and Willie.

HENRY C. WADHAMS, retired farmer; P. 0. West Richfield ; was born in Litchfield Co., Goshen, Conn., Jan. 15, 1802. His parents, Seth and Lucy (Davis) Wadhams, were both natives of Connecticut ; his father was a merchant in Goshen, and died in 1808 ; his mother departed this life the year previous (1807). After the death of his pai^ents, Henry went to live with an uncle, with whom he remained until he attained his majorit}', working upon a farm. He then started for Ohio, coming with Frederick Baldwin, in a one-horse wagon ; they reached Hudson, where Baldwin stopped, and our subject came on to Richfield, where his brother, William S., and many old Connecticut acquaintances were located. He reached Richfield in 1823, and bought a farm, upon which he lived until 1844, when he sold out to Schuyler Oviatt, and moved to West Richfield and engaged in the mercantile business with H. B. Pomero}', with whom he continued one year. In 1850, he went to California, where he remained five years, engaged in mining and keeping a public house. He then returned to West Richfield, where he has since resided, retired from active life. He was married, March 23, 1825, to Miss Eunice Lay ton ; she was a daughter of John and Eunice Layton, natives of New York, and residents of Ontario Co. ; she was born in Ontario Co., May 5, 1805. Their children are as follows : Louisa Bigelow, living in Michigan ; Mandana M. Mansur, died in Hudson ; Destine A., was educated at Mt. Holyoke, Mass., and died while teaching at Knoxville, 111. ; Clarentine, died at the age of 8 years ; Eunice Carr, living in Cleveland ; Henry P., a resident of Cleveland - he is the senior partner in the firm of H. P. Wadhams & Co., engaged in investments, securities, and brokers in stocks, grain, provisions, etc. Mr. Wadhams, while a resident of Richfield Township, has served as Constable about seventeen years, and as Deputy Treasurer for twenty-five years. He has been identified in many acts for the improvement of the township, and is a respected and progressive citizen.

WILLIAM WHEATLEY, farmer ; P. 0. West Richfield ; is an extensive land-owner and one of the prominent citizens of Richfield Township. His parents, Joseph and Jane (Teal) Wheatley, were natives of England. They emigrated to America in 1832, and located in Richfield Township; they purchased 100 acres of land of Samuel Snow, who went to Canada and joined in the insurrection, where he was captured and sent to Van Dieman's Land. Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley brought with them eight children from England, only three of whom are now living - Sarah, the widow of Ui'iah Oviatt, residing in Richfield ; F. J., a son, for many years a prominent citizen of Granger Township, Medina Co., now living in Danville, Va., where he has a large plantation. The mother died in March, 1857, and the father in December, 1858. William was born in England, in 1825, and since the removal of his parents to Richfield, has been a resident of the Township and of the old homestead. In 1852, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lawrence. She is also a native of England, where she was born in 1 823. They have five children - Martha C, William L., Emma J., George and Charles. Mr. Wheatley has added to the original farm until he has, at the present time, 420 acres, about 75 of which is timber, and the rest finely improved. This propertj' is located about one mile south of the Center. He is an enterprising and progressive farmer, to which he devotes his time exclusively ; he makes quite a specialty of fine Durham stock, and in superior breeds of sheep. For a number of years he was prominently interested in the Agricultural Association of the county, but of late the cultivation of his land engages his whole time and attention.

DR. JEREMIAH CULLEN WILCOX (deceased) ; was born in Hartford Co., Conn., Dec. 6, 1790. His father, Dr. Jeremiah Wilcox, having become owner of the " Wilcox Tract," consisting of 16,000 acres on the Western Reserve, resolved to become an emigrant himself, so, with his famih^, he removed to Vernon, Trumbull Co., which was then a wilderness, and there they located and lived for the remainder of their lives. " CuUen," as he was familiarl}" known, performed the labors incident to a pioneer life for a few yeai'S, and then resumed his studies, which he had commenced in Connecticut, and entered Jefferson College, where he graduated in 1813, in the same class with Thomas H. Benton, who was for so many years the celebrated United States Senator. Having prepared himself for the medical profession, mainly under the instructions of his father, he commenced to practice in the town of Hartford, where he continued for twent}' ^^ears. He married, in 1816, Miss Lorena Bushnell, who died in 1831, leaving five children, only two of whom are now living - Jeremiah B., living in Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, and Mrs. (xen. Sturges, of Louisville. Ky. His health having become impaired, he gave up his practice, and for better educational advantages, removed to Hudson, where he engaged in business, and in 1839 removed to Richfield Township, where he owned a large tract of land, and became one of its most honored and respected citizens. He was a devoted and consistent member of the Congregational Church. In 1839, he was married to Mrs. Julia A. Pettee ; her maiden name was Wilder ; she was born in Johnstown, N. Y., Sept. 19, 1814 ; she was married in New York York State and left a widow when 20 years of age. At the time of her marriage with Dr. Wilcox, she was a teacher in the schools of Ravenna. She is now living at Glenville, Cuyahoga Co. Dr. Wilcox died Jan. 26, 1873. Their children are as follows : Amelia ; Henry C, living in Kansas ; CuUen, now attending Yale College, fitting himself for the ministry ; Frank A. and Stella H., with their mother at Glenville.

BAXTER WOOD, retired merchant. West Richfield ; is an old and respected citizen, and at one time a prominent merchant. He was born in Wooster Co., Mass., Jan. 2, 1797. His father, Williard Wood, was a farmer, and upon the farm the first twentj' years of his life was passed. He received a good education, and put it to a practical use by teaching school for fourteen winters. He was engaged in the hotel business in Massachusetts for six years, and in Connecticut for three 3^ears. He then removed to Indiana, where he remained onlj^ one year, engaged in the same business. In 1838, he removed to Richfield and first engaged in the hotel business, there continuing six years. He then entered the mercantile business in West Richfield, under the firm name of B. Wood & Son, and for twenty-five years was in active trade. He is now retired from business, and living upon a small farm located between the two Centers. He was married, while living in Massachusetts, Nov. 19, 1822, to Miss Eliza Fairbanks. She was born in Hampden Co., Mass., Sept. 24, 1797. They have three children who are a pride and comfort to them - Mrs. Pauline Sheppard, the wife of 0. C. Sheppard, of Medina ; Baxter H., one of Medina's most prominent business men, and Charles W., one of the old and prominent business men of West Richfield. He was born in Thompson, Conn., in 1835. He commenced his business life at the age of 18, as assistant in his father's store, and has been the mercantile trade ever since. He was for a number of years in partnership with his father, but for the past eight 3-ears has been alone. His stock consists of a general line of merchandise, in which he does a leading business. He was married in November, 1862, to Miss Elizabeth Okes. She was born in Cuyahoga Co., in 1838. Thev have six children - Frank 0., Stella, Weldon C., Edith C, Harry and Arthur. He is Secretary and Treasurer of the Ohio Telegraph Co., a short line between Peninsula and West Richfield, and a member of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 266, A., F. & A. M.

1801. He was one of the early settlers of Richfield Township, where he located in 1834, in the southern portion of the township, and where he remained a respected citizen for the remainder of his life. He died in March, 1846. His wife is still living upon the old homestead ; her maiden name was Mar^' Keid ; she was born in New York State, in 1815 ; her father, Elias Reid, was an earl}' settler of Richfield, coming there about 1833. He died in the towaiship in 1857. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were married Nov. 26, 1835. Three children are now livins; - Willard, born in

November, 1836. He was married in 1861, to Miss Lora Hurlbut ; she died June 21, 1878. Willard now resides upon the old homestead. Dexter, born in November, 1838. He is living on the farm ; he was married in 1861, to Miss Sarah J. Moore. They have five children - Adelpha, Belle, Rosa, Emma and Edward ; and Mary E., born Sept. 24, 1843. The homestead consists of 94 acres, the most of which is well improved. It is conveniently located about two and one-half miles from the Center. The family are intelligent and enterprising, and are respected citizens of the township.

JARED BARKER, Bath. Mr. Barker is one of the leading agriculturists and live-stock dealers of Summit Co. He was born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Sept. 10, 1819. He is the son of Lanson and Betsey (Phelps) Barker, both of whom were natives of Connecticut. They were married in Pittsford, Monroe Co., N. Y. In 1827, Mr. Barker came to Ohio and purchased a tract of land in Holmes Co., and the year following came West with his family and stopped for a few weeks at Massillon, Ohio, and then moved to Granger, Medina Co., Ohio. He lived in Medina Co. some j'ears, and then purchased a place in Royalton, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, upon which he resided for most part the remainder of his days. In his family were the following children, viz.: Roxie A., William, Jared, John, Lyman, Mary and Frances. He departed this life in 1855, and his wife in 1847. They were intelligent, Christian people, and had the respect of all who knew them. Jared Barker lived at home and assisted in the farm duties until 27 3'ears of age. He was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor Munson Dec. 16, 1847. She was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 25, 1827. By this union there were two children, viz.: Mary E. and William. Mrs. Barker died Sept. 9, 1856. Soon after his marriage Mr. Barker came to Bath Township, and the year following purchased 300 acres of land, going in debt for nearly the entire amount. By hard work and economy he paid for this land, and has added to it, until he now owns over 500 acres. Upon his farm are five large barns which are very conveniently arranged, and afford shelter to a large number of live stock. Mr. Barker has made a specialty- of wool-growing, and is one of the most successful and practical stock-growers in the county. He now has upon his place about eighty head of short-horn cattle. A number of these arc thoroughbred, ahd the rest good grade cattle. He also has upon his place some fine Clydesdale and English coach horses. Perhaps there is not a man in Summit Co. who owns more good stock of all kinds than Mr. Barker. He began as a poor boy, and is in the fullest sense of the word a self-made man. He is of a retiring disposition, and does not meddle much in political affairs, 3'et he is decided in his opinions which he never fails to express at the ballot-box. His donations for educational, religious and other charitable purposes have been very considerable ; nor have the}' been confined to Bath Township alone. ^Many of them are yet unknown in the community in which he resides.

CONRAD CARVER ; P. 0. Buckeye ; was born in Hesse-Cassel, Germany, Nov. 10, 1810 ; he is the son of John and Margaret (Miller) Carver, who were natives of Germany, and the parents of four sons and two daughters. Conrad Carver remained at home and attended school until he was 14 years of age ; he then began working for a man at $8 per year ; he continued working in his native country until about 26 years of age, never receiving more than $12 per year for his services ; he had dur- ing this time saved some mone}^, and he now determined to try his fortunes in the New World, so, bidding farewell to home and fatherland, he started in 1836 for the new El Dorado, landing in New York in September of the same year ; he at once started for Cincinnati, but, on his arrival at Cleveland, he was compelled to stop, as his means were exhausted ; after some time, mainly spent in tr3'ing to find employment, he took passage on a canal boat, and, on its arrival at Peninsula, he was asked by a farmer of that place if he did not want to work ; Mr. Carver told him that he did, and soon bargained to work for him during the winter ; he worked for this man six months ; at the expiration of that time and when they came to settle, the man could not pay him, and Mr. Carver never received one farthing from him ; his clothes were nearly worn out, and, in the early spring, he found employment helping to clear the canal ; he worked on the canal some four years in different capacities, and during that time, by strict econom}', he had saved sufficient means to purchase 30 acres of land in Bath Township, paying $6 per acre for it. Perhaps there is not a man in Bath Township who has done more hard work than Mr. Carver ; many and man}- a time, after working all da}' for some of his neighbors, he would return home and spend a great portion of the night clearing up his own farm. His untiring energy has been crowned with success, as he is to-day one of the wealthiest farmers of Bath Township ; his farm of 195 acres is well improved and nicely situated in the eastern part of the township. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Lutz Oct. 14, 1838 ; she was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Dec. 2, 1820 ; from this union there were nine children, viz.. La vina, Mary A., Eliza, Simon P. and Alfred living ; John, Margaret, Rose A. and Polly deceased. Mr. Carver is a Republican and a member of the Evangelical Association. He has been ably seconded in all his undertakings in life by his good wife. It can truly be said of them that there are no better or more respected people in the township than they.

J. W. CLAPPER, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 12, 1845. He is the son of John and Lydia A. (Biers) Clapper, the former a native of Wayne Co., Ohio, and the latter of Orange Co., N. J. They were the parents of two children - our subject and his sister Sarah. She is the wife of R. Y. Robinson, Esq., and resides in Bath Township. John Clapper died when he was but 27 years of age. He was a pi'omising young man, noted for his energy and straight business habits. His widow married again and is still a resident of Wayne Co. J. W. Clapper began life as a poor boy, and, when j^et quite young, began for himself as a farmer. He served his country in the late war in Co. I, 5th 0. V. V. C. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Huston Oct. 23, 1867. She was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1847, and is the daughter of William and Sarah (Van Kirk) Huston, both natives of the Keystone State, and early settlers of Wa3'ne Co. Mr. and Mrs. Clapper are the parents of four children, viz., Emma L., John W., Sadie and Jacob R. Mr. Clapper is a stanch Republican in politics, and interests himself in public improvements of all kinds. He owns 102 acres of land, which is well stocked, and which he farms in a very creditable manner.

MRS. CHARLOTTE DOOLITTLE, Bath. Among the old and honored pioneer women of Bath Township, none is more worthy of especial mention than Mrs. Charlotte Doolittle, who was born Feb. 28, 1809, in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y. She is the daughter of Stoten and Lydia (Allen) Hale, both of whom were natives of the Empire State, and the pai-ents of five children. Mr. Hale was a wheelwright by trade. He was a soldier during the war of 1812, and served his country with distinction. Both he and wife died when our subject was a small girl. She was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel Shaw in 1827. He was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1804. From this union there were six children, viz., Samuel A., Samuel H., Charlotte C, Lorenzo, Dency L. and Richmond. In 1829, Mr. and ^Irs. Shaw left their native State for Bath Township, this county. They had purchased 145 acres of land, which, on tiieir arrival at Cleveland, they payed for which left them about $60 to begin improvements with. They arrived in Bath Township on Tuesday, and the following Friday they had a building erected, into which they moved. It was a rude structure indeed, aiid built on a side hill with the fire-place in the lower end, and only a rude puncheon floor in a portion of it. When it rained, the water would run in from the upper side and come coursing down through the room and put out the fire. This served them as a dwelling by being " patched up " for some time, when they added an upper story to their dwelling. This was an unusual proceeding, and the people of the neighborhood thought they were " putting on airs." Mr. Shaw was a carpenter by trade, and a man of energy and great physical powers. His good wife and companion would go with him into the woods and help him get out timbers for buildings. She would take one end of the cross-cut saw and saw with her husband all day long, only stopping long enough to get their meals. They worked on in this way until the death of Mr. Shaw, which occurred in 1836. They had in this time built a large two-story, frame house, had a nice, young, bearing orchard, their place well stocked, and man}' other comforts and conveniences. Mrs. Shaw was married, in 1837, to Mr. Lyman Doolittle, a native of Ontario Co., N. Y., where he was born in 1801. This gentleman died in 1862. By this second marriage there were five children, viz., Liza M., Lucy 3L, Orpha 0., Irving and Genevieve. Mrs. Doolittle lives upon the old homestead, surrounded by the comforts and conveniences of a well-earned competency. She is a lady of more than ordinary powers of mind and executive abilit}', and is respected by all who know her.

CHARLES H. HARRIS, Buckeye. Thomas N. Harris, father of this gentleman, was born in Beaver Co., Penn., Oct. 30, 1804. His father, Warren Harris, was a native of the " Old Dominion," and moved to Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1812. Thomas N. was married, in Wayne Co., in 1828, to Miss Eliza Peach. She was born in Frederick Co., Va., Aug. 9, 1808, and is the daughter of Jacob Peach, a native of Virginia, from which State to Pennsylvania he removed with his family in 1809, and two years later, he came to what is now Jackson Township, Stark Co., Ohio. He came to Summit Co. in 1830, and settled in Bath Township, where he passed the remainder of his days. He was twice married, and was the pai'ent of twenty children. In Thomas N. Harris' family were six sons and six daughters, viz., Rachel A., William, Minerva, Louisa, Jacob P., Charles H., John S., Lewis H., (leorge D., Angelina, Sarah and Lodelia. Of these twelve children, only five are now living. On the breaking-out of the rebellion, William, John S., Lewis H. and George D. entered their countrv's service.

Lewis H. was killed at the battle of Winchester, Va. George D., after being captured, and suffering untold privations in Southern prisons, was paroled, and took passage for home on the ill-fated Sultana. How or in what manner he met his death was never known. The other two boys lived to return home. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have been residents of Bath Township since 1832. They have a nice home, and have the respect and esteem of all who know them. Charles H. Harris was born in this count}' Feb. 27, 1838. He received a good common-school education, and, when 13 years of age, went to live with Jacob Peach, his grandfather. After reaching his majority, he worked two years for his grandfather, and then rented the farm of him. He has ever since remained upon the farm, and, after the death of his grandfather, he purchased the place of the heirs. He was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Harris July 14, 1860. She was born- in Stark Co., Ohio, Nov. 7, 1840. This lady died Feb. 26, 1873. By this marriage there were four children, viz., Frank E., George R., Eber W. and Eleanor. Mr. Harris was married to Miss Lucinda Spraukle Jan. 22, 1874. She was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Dec. 18, 1836. Mr. Harris owns 106 acres of well-improved land, which he has obtained for the most part by his own endeavors. He is a Republican, a member of the Evangelical Association, and an enterprising, public-spirited citizen.

ABRAHAM HARSHEY, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 18, 1843. He is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Beltz) Harshey (see biography of John Harshey). Abraham was raised upon a farm, receiving but a common-school education. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Baughman Feb. 23, 1864. This lady was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 10, 1844. Her parents were from the " Keystone " State, and settled in the township in Wayne Co., Ohio, which bears their name, in a very early day. In Mr. Harshey's family are two children, viz., John C. and Jessie M. Since his marriage, Mr. Harshey has followed farming, milling and cheese-making, in all of which he has been quite successful. Although his early education was quite limited, he has, since reaching his majority, surrounded himself with useful and standard books and papers, and by the careful study of them, has acquired quite a store of useful knowledge, which we find him daily putting into practice. Mr. Harshey is a stanch llepublican in politics, though liberal in his views regarding religion and men. He has held offices of honor and trust in Bath Township, where he is well and favorabl}' known. He owns 1-45 acres of land, upon which are good, substantial farm buildings. Summit Co. would be much better off had it more such young men as Abraham Harshe}'.

JOHN HARSHEY, Ghent. The father of this gentleman, Jacob Harshey, was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., July 12, 1812. His wife, Sarah Beltz, was born in the same county Dec. 25, 1812. The}' were married in their native State in 1803, and, two ^ears later, removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, where they resided until 1849, when they came to Bath Township, this county, where the}' have since resided. They were the parents of the following family of children, viz. : John, Jacob, Abraham, Henr}' and Sarah. Jacob and Henr}- are now dead, the others are married and reside in Bath Township. Both the Harsheys and Beltzes were originally from Switzerland, and their coming to America dates back to Colonial times. Jacob Harshey's father was a soldier of the war of 1812, and his grandfather of the war of the Revolution. Jacob Harshey is one of the wealthiest farmers in the count}'. He began as a poor boy, and is a self-made man in the fullest sense of the term. He owns 536 acres of good land at the present time. He has given liberally to his children and to religious and educational enterprises. His eldest son, John, was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Feb. 2, 1834 ; he passed his youth and earl}' manhood assisting his father upon the farm. On the 6th of October, 1856, he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Rice. This lady was born in Fayette Co., Penn., Feb. 22, 1836. They are the parents of five children, viz., Emma A., Sarah F., George W. and Otis R., living ; Leroy, who died in infancy. Mr. Harshey owns 345 acres of land, upon which are good substantial farm buildings ; he raises good stock of all kinds, and is one of the leading and successful agriculturists of the county. He has held a number of positions of honor and trust in Bath Township. Is a Republican in politics, and a consistent member of the United Brethren Church.

He is the son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Evenrider) Heller, the former a native of Bucks Co., Penn., and the latter of Lehigh Co. The father was a miller by trade, a frugal, industrious man, who had the respect and confidence of a large circle of friends. He was the parent of seven children, five of whom are yet living ; he died in 1852. His wife survives him, at an advanced age, and is a resident of the Quaker City. Edward Heller received a common-school education, his youth and early manhood being passed upon his father's farm and in the mill. He was united in marriage to Miss Julia A. Dutt, in 1851. This lady was bojn in Northampton Co., Penn., in 1827. From this union four children were born, viz., Quintus A., Benjamin F., Amanda E. and Emma D. Mr. Heller remained in his native State until 1852 ; he then came to this county, and purchased a farm in Copley Township, upon which he resided until 1870, when he sold out and came to Bath Township, and purchased the Ghent Mills. This is a large, three story steam and water grist and saw-mill, and is the largest and best in the western part of the county. Mr. Heller also owns a grist-mill, one-half mile east of Ghent, and 21 acres of good land in the township. He is a Republican, and a member of the Evangelical Association. He is an upright business man, a consistent Christian gentleman, and has the respect and confidence of the entire community.

ROSWELL HOPKINS, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Bath Township, this county, April 3, 1825. He is one of a family of eight children born to Isaac and Susan (Harrison) Hopkins. Isaac Hopkins was a native of the " Empire " State, where he resided until reaching his majority, when he went to Pennsylvania, and while there met the lady who became his wife. She was a native of Connecticut, but had come with her parents to the " Keystone '" State when a child. On the 10th of September, 1813 (the day of Perry's victory on Lake Erie), Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins left their home in Pennsylvania for Bath Township, Summit Co., Ohio. They came in a large wagon drawn by two yoke of oxen, and, after a journey of six weeks, arrived safe and sound at their destination. They located on what is now known as the McMillan farm in the southwestern part of Bath Township. Mr. Hopkins had purchased quite a tract of land, but after the war was over everything depreciated in value to such an extent and money became so scarce that it was only by the greatest exertions and strictest econom}^ that he was able to keep his property. It took years, however, to accomplish this, and few men would have had the energy and perseverance to have done as much. He was honored during his lifetime with a number of offices which he filled with much credit to himself and lasting benefits to those for whom he labored. He was ever ready to advance the public good, and renowned for his strict business principles and sterling integrity. He departed this life in 1852, followed by his faithful wife ten 3'ears later. Roswell Hopkins received but a limited education, as his services wei'e required at home nearly all the time. Whenever he had a spare day, however, he would work for some of the neighbors, and his earnings would go toward clothing him. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lee Oct. 8, 1846. This' lady was born Dec. 18, 1828, in New York. From this union there were ten children, viz.: Greorge, Wait, Ira, Burt, Ami, Cecil, Edna, Irene, Grant and Emma. Wait. Ami, Cecil and Emma are the only ones now living. Mr. Hopkins began life as a poor boy, his wedding suit being of '' home-spun," and he now saj's, " I was very glad that I had as good." He followed farming exclusivel}' until 10 years ago, a business he was very successful at. Since that time he has dealt quite extensively in lumber. He owns a saw-mill which is propelled b}' water, and which is supplied with the latest and most approved machinery. He owns 250 acres of land which is nicely improved. He has held positions of honor and trust, and is a Republican in politics, although not a strict party man. His rule is to vote for men and measures and not for part3^ The county would be mu(?h better off did it contain more such men as Mr. Hopkins.

GEORGE KIRK, Bath. Michael Kirk, the grandfather of this gentleman, removed with his family from the Keystone State to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1817 ; his son William was at this time about 22 years of age, and the year following was united in marriage to Miss Maria Miller, a native of Pennsylvania. From this union there were eleven children, viz.. George, Margaret, Rufus, Albert, Bazil, Ezra, Rebecca, Maria, Clara, Lodema and Melissa. Mr. Kirk always followed farming and stock-raising, a business he was eminentl}' fitted for, and one he was very successful at. He died Feb. 24, 1870. He had been a good and useful man, and a respected and honored citizen ; his wife survives him and resides at Freeport, 111. George Kirk received a common-school education, and remained at home working for his father until he had reached his majorit}' ; he then, for two years, worked for his father at 1100 per annum, and at the expiration of that time he, in company with his father, took a trip throughout Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. While in Iowa, Mr. Kirk purchased 125 acres of land in Cedar Co. After an absence of some months the}^ returned to Stark Co., this State, where for a period of four years George was variously employed. He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza "Shisler, March 26, 1846 ; this lady was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., July 18, 1826 ; they have been blessed with sevfin children, six of whom are yet living, viz., Seth, Lilla, Frank, Ira L., xMiller S. and Cora ; the one deceased was named Ralph. In 1846, Mr. Kirk came to Bath Township and located on the farm he now owns. There were but few improvements on tlie place, and he has by his industry and good taste so improved it that it is second to none in the township. He deals quite extensively in sheep, which he has been very successful in handling; he also has paid considerable attention to the raising of Durham cattle, and has at the present time some fine specimens of this valuable breed upon his farm ; it can truly be said of him that he is one of the most practical and successful farmers and stockraisers in Bath Township. He is a Republican of the stalwart kind, and has filled many offices in the township with much credit to himself and lasting benefits to those for whom he labored. He and wife are members of the Evangelical Association, and, though passing into the "sear and yellow leaf," their years sit lightly upon them. They are located in a pleasant and comfortable home in a community where they are respected and and beloved, and where the record of their well-spent lives can never be effaced.

MORRIS LYON ; Montrose. John Lyon the father of this gentleman, was a native of the " Bay " State ; his father served as a ' soldier in the Revolutionar}' war, and, although a hard-working, energetic man, never succeeded in accumulating much propert}'. The consequence was that John Lyon, when quite 3'oung, was bound out to the miller's trade, and had but few of the advantages boys of the present da}' enjoy in the way of obtaining an education and gaining a knowledge of the world. He was united in marriage, in Rhode Island, to Miss Elizabeth Holden, a native of that State. Some time after his marriage, he removed to Ontario Co., N. Y., and resided there, engaged in agricultural pursuits, until his removal to Copley Township, this county, which was in 1834. In his famil}^ were eight children. He died in 1849, and his wife in 1873. Morris Lj'on was born in Bloomfield Township, Ontario Co., N. Y., June 1, 1823. He was brought up on his father's farm, his education being such as the common schools of that day afforded. In 1840, he entered the wagon-shop of S. A. Lane & Co., of Akron, and after remaining with them some time went to Medina, Ohio, where he worked at his trade some two 3'ears. He at length located at Copley Center, where he worked at wagon and carriage making for quite a number of years. He followed farming some 3'ears, and three years ago he came to Montrose, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, which business he has since followed. He was united in marriage to Miss Laura A. Briggs, Sept. 11, 1848. Tbis lady was born in Copley Township, this county, in 1824 : from this union six children were born to them, viz., Duane C, Irvin E., Julien W., Fremont E., Ossian G. and Albert. Mrs. Lyon departed this life in J 868. Mr. Lyon has given his sons such advantages as his means would admit of ; Julien W. is a graduate of the Ohio Medical College of Columbus, and is located at Akron, Ohio ; Fremont E. is a graduate of the Ann Arbor School of Dental Surger}', and is also located in Akron ; Irvin E. is engaged in mercantile pursuits in Cleveland ; Albert lives in Adair Co., Iowa, and Duane C. and Ossian G. reside in Cople}' Township. Mr. Lyon is a stanch Republican in politics, and is well posted on the important issues of the day. He has alwa^'s been a strong advocate of the temperance reform, and those who have heard him in his quiet way sum up tlie evidence against this great social and moral evil, cannot help agreeing with him that the preponderance of evidence is strongly against it. Both the moral and intellectual standing of Summit County would be of