Twinsburg Township (part 20 of 38)

MRS. LAURA T. McMILLAN ; Montrose ; this lady was born in Bath Township, Summit Co., Ohio, March 17. 1836. She is the daughter of Morris P. and Hettie B. (Looker) Miller, the former a native of Ontario Co., N. Y., and the latter of New Jersey. They wei-e married in the ''Empire" State, where they remained until 1817, when they came to this county and located in the northwestern part of Northampton Township. Six years later the}' removed to Copley Township, where they lived some time and then moved to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, and thence after a few yeai'S to Bath Township, which they ever afterward made their home. They were industrious, intelligent people and were the parents of seven children (a complete histor}^ of the ]Milier family will be found in another part of this work). Laura T. lived with her parents until her marriage with Mr. G. W. McMillan, which occurred June 11, 1863. This gentleman was born in Bath Township, this county, Oct. 10, 1838. He was raised upon the farm he owned at the time of his death, and received the benefits of a good common-school education. He was one of the most successful and practical farmers of Bath Township. He dealt quite extensively in live stock, and was noted for his fair dealings and and straight business habits. He died after a short illness, May 13, 1878. Thus passed away in the prime and vigor of his manhood, one of the county's most useful and honored citizens. He was a man of broad and liberal views, encouraging everything known to be right and promptly rejecting everything known to be wrong. His widow survives him and resides upon the old homestead, which consists of 116 acres of nicely improved land. She is a lady of refinement and intelligence, and has the respect of the entire community.

HARVEY MILLER ; Montrose ; this gentleman was born in Hartford Co., Conn., June 12, 1818. He is the son of Elisha and Sarah F. (Woodford) Miller, both natives of Connecticut, where they were reared, married and resided until 1827, when they moved to this county, arriving in Bath Township. Feb. 27. They came the entire distance in a sleigh, but .the latter part of their journey was performed on ground that was nearly bare. Mr.

Miller had purchased about 800 acres of land in the southwestern part of Bath Township, which he immediately began to improve. In his family were the following children - Lyman K, Anson, Elisha E., Sarah E., Clarinda, Lowley, Nathaniel 0., George, Harvey and Evelina; all these children were born in Connecticut, and six of them are yet living, attesting to the vigor and vitality of the original stock. Mr. Miller was a man of more than ordinary ability, and was noted for his integrity and straight business habits. He kept a tavern for eighteen years on the home place, and was for years Postmaster. He creditably filled a number of positions of honor and trust, and was respected by all who knew him. This worthy man and pioneer died at his home in Bath Township, Feb. 14, 1854, and his good wife, Aug. 17, four years latter. Harvey Miller was raised upon his father's farm, and receiving such education as the log schoolhouses of that early day afforded. His union with Miss Ann Wagar occurred Oct. 16, 1844. This lady was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1825. The}' have an adopted daughter - Rosetta, who is the wife of Mr. T. F. Porter. Mr. Miller has always followed farming, and stock raising, a business he is eminently fitted for. He owns 88 acres of land which is nicely improved, and under a high state of cultivation. He has always been a strong anti-slavery man, and an earnest advocate of temperance and sobriety. He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, and have contributed largely toward its support. In fact they are ever ready to support any enterprise that has a tendency to build up the community in which they live, or benefit their fellow-man. They are worthy people who enjoy the respect and confidence of all who know them.

RALSAMON MILLER, Ghent. Ralsamon Miller was born Dec. 7, 1838, in Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio. He is the son of William and Electa (Crosby) Miller, both of whom were natives of the " Empire " State. The Millers came to this county in 1817, and settled in the northwestern part of Northampton Township. William Miller is one of the wealthy and leading agriculturists of Summit Co. He resides in Copley Township, where he is well and favorably known. Ralsamon Miller was raised to farm labor, receiving the benefits of a common-school education. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Harshey, Oct. 21, 1858. She was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 12, 1832. From this union there were four children, viz., Elizabeth, Sarah L., Ida M., and Alpha L. In early bo3'hood, Mr. Miller manifested a strong liking for handling and being where live stock were being handled. After reaching man's estate, he embarked in the live-stock trade, and has since that time handled a great deal, 'usually buying and then preparing them for market. He has been uniformly successful, and his judgment is seldom at fault. He owns a well-improved farm of 240 acres, also a grist-mill two miles east of Ghent, and is quite extensively engaged in the manufacture of cheese. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and has creditably filled several township offices.

REV. WILLIAM B. MOODY, Bath. This gentleman was born in Kennebec Co., Me., Feb. 17, 1808. He is the son of Joseph and Bridget (Davis) Moody, both of whom were natives of Shapley, Me., where the}- were married and resided until 1806, when they moved to Kennebec Co. In 1813, they I'emoved to Ontario Co., N. Y., and from there to Richfield Township, this county, in 1821. They wei-e the parents of nine children, viz., Daniel, Joseph, Davis, Samuel, Ephriam, Rhoda, Priscilla, Bridget and William B. Bridget and William B., are the only ones now living. Mr. Mood}' and wife were intelligent Christian people. He died in 1824, and his wife in 1847. William B. Moody was reared upon a farm, and, during his 3'outh and early manhood, received no education to speak of After he had reached his majority, he surrounded himself with good and useful books and began a course of self-instruction, which extended over a period of four years. He was ordained a minister of the M. E. Church by Rev. Robert R. Roberts, at Wooster, in 1840. Some j'ears later he withdrew from this church on account of their position on the slavery question, and connected himself with the Protestant Methodist Church. In 1850, he became a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, with which denomination he has ever since labored. During his life his ministerial labors have not been confined to Summit Co. alone, but has been extended over the counties of Medina, Geauga, Lorain and Cuyahoga. He was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Osborn May 14, 1828. She was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, in 1811, and died Aug. 20, 1856. From this union there were nine children, viz., William B., Deborah, Joseph, Rhoda, James, Samuel, Ira, Davis, and one that died in infancy without naming. He was married Oct. 11, 1856, to Mrs. Julia (Adams) Spencer, who again brought to his hearthstone the genial influences of a home left desolate by the death of his first wife. Ojie child, John B., has blessed their union, and with this interesting son and most excellent wife, he enjoys in advancing years the pleasure and comforts of a happy home, and an ample competence. In social and public life, Mr. Moody occupies a highly honorable position. From early life a " worker in his Master's vineyard," he exemplifies in his life the duties and doctrines of a pure Christianity, and has frequently been a representative in the highest councils of his Church. Such is a brief outline of Rev. William B. Moody's life. May his declining years rest lightly upon him, and Summit Co. long be spared the life of one of her noblest men.

OLIVER MOORE, West Richfield; this gentleman was born in Hamilton Co., Mass., Jan. 6, 1811 ; he is the son of Roswell and Sarah (Clark) Moore ; the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter of Rhode Island ; after their marriage thej' resided in Massachusetts until 1819, when they moved to what is now Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio, whei'e they ever afterward resided. They were the parents of six children, viz., Roswell, Oliver, Joseph, Sarah, Almeda and Electa ; four of these children are yet living and are the heads of families. Mr. Moore was killed while at work in the woods by a falling tree, in 1831. His wife lived until 1868, when she quietly passed away. Mr. Moore was a farmer, but worked at the stone and brick mason's trades at times ; he was an energetic, public-spirited man, and his untimely death was deepl}' regretted by his family and a large circle of friends. Oliver Moore was raised upon a farm, and his education was such as could be obtained in the log schoolhouses of that earl}^ da3^ He was united in marriage to Miss Ann Rockwell, July 6, 1835 ; she was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., April 9, 1812. The fruits of this union were three childi'en, viz., Lecester 0., Lewis A. and Roswell P. Lecester 0. was born in Portage Co., Aug. 30, 1837 ; he was married to Mary E. Longfellow, Aug. 2, 1868 ; she was born in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, July 28, 1842 ; they have one child, viz., Stella L. Roswell P. was a soldier in the late war, was severely wounded at Gettysburg, and was a brave and gallant soldier; he is now dead. Lewis A. has been a resident of New Mexico some years. Mrs. Oliver Moore departed this life April 6, 1864. Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Emil}^ Hopkins, June 2, 1 868. This lady was born in Fi'anklin Co., Vt., Dec. 17, 1808. Mr. Moore has always followed farming and stock-raising, and has owned at different times large quantities of real estate ; he has given liberally to his children, and still owns 93 acres of well-improved land. He was, during the days of slavery, a strong pro-slaver}- man, and has ever advocated temperance in all things. He has been an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church a great many j-ears. and at the building of a church of that denomination in Bath Township, in 1869, Mr. Moore gave $600 of the $2,000 that it cost to build it. The church was named " Moore's Chapel " in honor of him, and will for j'ears to come be a fitting monument to his memory'. Summit Co., would be much better off had it more such men as Oliver Moore.

ORISON MOORE, Montrose. This gentleman was born in Brookfield Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, Sept. 21, 1822. He is the son of Lester and Ruth (Twining) Moore, both of whom were natives of the Ba}' State. In 1812, Mr. Moore came to Ohio and purchased a tract of land in Trumbull Co., and two years later moved to his property and began its improvement. They remained in that county until 1*837, and then removed to Norton Township, this county. Mr. Moore was a soldier of the war of 1812, and held a Captain's commission. He was an energetic man, kind of heart, and ever ready to help his fellow-man. This last characteristic proved a detriment to him, as he lost heavily at different times by going security for those whom he thought to assist. In his famil}' were eight, all of whom are now living, and who are the heads of respectable families. Mr. Moore died in 1859, and his wife in 1851. Orison Moore received such education as the schools of that early day aflbrded, and remained at home, assisting his father upon the farm until about 25 years of age. He was united in marriage to Miss Fannj Root Jan. 24, 1847. She was born in Summit Co.,

Ohio, Jun. 11, 1828, and died Jan. 19, 1875. On the 30th of March, 1876. Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Zilpha Stark, who was born Nov. 15, 1842, in Stow Township, this county. Mr. Moore came to this county in 1837, which he has since made his liome, with the exception of ten years that he resided in Portage Co. He has lived in Bath Township since 1864, where he owns a nicely-improved farm of 108 acres. He is a stanch Republican in politics, and one of the most practical and successful farmers and stock-i'aisers in Bath Township.

HENRY PARDEE, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Skaneateles, N. Y., April 15, 1826. He is the son of Harry and Fanny (Benedict) Pardee, both nativ^es of the " Empire State," where they were married and resided until 1828, when they came to Ohio and settled at Middlebury, in what is now Summit Co. Mr. Pardee was a chair-maker by trade, and, soon after locating in Middlebury, began working at his trade. It was not long ere his facilities for manufacturing were inadequate for his rapidly increasing trade. He, therefore, erected suitable buildings, and, in a few 3'ears, he found that he had the largest business of the kind in Northern Ohio. Besides manufacturing all kinds of cabinet-ware, he made pails, tubs, etc., etc. In 1849, he moved to Akron, and, for some years, was actively engaged in business in that place. He owned a saw-mill in Northampton, where the greater portion of the material used by him was gotten out. He employed a great many men, and was one of the most active business men the county ever had. A number of years previous to his death, he moved to Northampton Township, where, on tlie 6th of February, 1879, he quietly sank to rest. He was the parent of the following family of children : Margaret, Henry, James, Horace, Mary, Edward, Luther, Elijah, Albert and Martha. Horace and Albert were soldiers during the late war, and well and faithfully served their country. Mr. Pardee was one of the first men in the county to engage largely in the manufacturing business in an}' manner, and to him more than any other does Middlebury and Akron owe their large and extensive manufactories and the thrift and enterprise that characterize them. He possessed several qualities of a high order, and was noted for his nobility of soul and his scrupulous honest}'. In early life

Mr. Pardee was admitted a member of the Masonic Order, and was greatly delighted with its principles and teachings, availing himself of every opportunity to acquire a knowledge of the work and to comprehend the sublime principles of the Order. His widow survives him at the advanced age of 80 years, though she is as smart and active as many ladies at 50. Henry Pardee received the benefits of a common-school education, and, until he was 33 3'ears of age. worked with and for his father in different capacities. He was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Prior, in 1846. She was born in G-eauga Co., Ohio, in 1828. From this union there are four children, viz.: Julia, Julius, Harriet and Enoch. In 1856, Mr. Pardee came to Ghent, but, after a year, returned to Northampton, where he remained some three years and then returned to Ghent, and, in connection with Mr. Alonzo Coffin, rented the woolen-mill of that place, and for four years was engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods. At the expiration of that time he sold out to Mr. Coffin, and embarked in mercantile pursuits in the village. In this business he remained until a short time ago. During this period he was village Postmaster, and was engaged in manufacturing two-horse wagons, chairs, tables, and was one of the founders of a cheese factory at that place. He is now engaged in manufacturing waterproof goods known as the " Hammerstain process." This is a superior way of preparing waterproof goods, and gives universal satisfaction wherever it has been tried. By this process the fabric is. proo/ecZ on both sides, which makes it entirely waterproof, and at the same time impervious to heat or cold. Mr. Pardee also has discovered a process for making one of the cheapest and best fire-kindlers as yet manufactured. The manner and rapidity with which he has completed and perfected these two important industries reflects great credit on him, and will be a lasting monument to his memory in time to come. This same energy and thoroughness have characterized his every walk in life. He has been successful because he has been cautious, thorough and industrious. He is well respected because his conduct has been above reproach. He has held numerous positions of honor and trust, and is a respected and honored citizen.

geoU; was born in Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, July 7, 1834. He is the son of Delano P. and Lois (Huntley) Randall, both of whom were natives of the Empire State. They were married in their native State, and were the parents of four children, viz., James, llufus, Marcellus and Harriet. They came to Sharon Township, Medina County, in an eaiiy day, where the father yet resides, the mother beingdead. Mr. Randall was a carpenter b\^ trade, but has for the most part been engaged in farming and mercantile pursuits since he came to Ohio. He is a good man and useful citizen, and has the I'espect and confidence of all who know him. Rufus was raised upon his father's farm, and received the benefits of a good common-school and Academic education. When about 17 years of age, he began the stud}' of medicine with Dr. C. W. Northrop, with whom he remained about a year, and then went to Columbus, Ohio, and entered the oflSce of Dr. John Hamilton, one of the most skillful surgeons and successful practitioners in the West. He remained under Dr. Hamilton's instructions until he graduated from the Starling Medical College, which was in 1858. Soon after graduating, he located at Hammond's Corners, where he has since resided and where he has built up a large and steadily increasing practice. Always a careful and close student of Pathology, as he found it in his practice, he has become a leader in the use of new and rational remedies, and with surprising and uniform success. He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Roberts, in 1863. This lady was born in Cople}' Township, this county, Dec. 3, 1841. From this union there were three children, viz., Effie B. and Cora La Q., living, and Ida M., deceased. Dr. Randall has been a lifelong Republican, and an earnest advocate of equal rights and all needed reforms. He is a member of the Masonic order and one of the county's best citizens.

SYLVESTER SHAW (deceased). This gentleman was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., March 5, 1806. He was married in his native State Oct. 16, 1828, to Miss Harriet Parsons, a native of Ontario Co., where she was born Aug. 11, 1809. In 1832, they left their native State for Bath Township, this county, arriving at their destination on the 18th of November of the same year. They came the entire distance in a large wagon drawn by oxen, and, on their arrival in the township, moved their goods into a small log cabin that had been built on their land. In this they lived until one more comfortable and commodious could be erected. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, however, were energetic, and it was not many years ere they were surrounded with a great many comforts and conveniences. They were the parents of the following family of children, viz.: Harriet C, Sylvester P., Vashti M., Samuel, Marietta, William, Sibyl B. and Constant. Mr. Shaw was a hard-working man, and accumulated a goodly share of this world's goods. He was a man who paid strict attention to his farm duties, never aspiring to any political prominence, although he was decided in his views of right and wrong, which he never failed to express when occasion required. This useful man and much-respected citizen departed this life Nov. 17, 1875. His widow survives him, and resides upon the old homestead. She is an intelligent Christian lady, and has the respect of all who know her. Constant Shaw was born on the old homestead Nov. 20, 1852. He married Miss Cora I. Worden Oct. ISi, 1874. She was born in Richfield Township, this county, Dec. 24, 1852. They have one child, viz., Leon. Samuel Shaw was born Aug. 11, 1838. He was married, Sept. 15, 1860, to Miss Lucy Webster. She was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., May 21, 1838. They have two children, viz., Loretta and Berdella. Sylvester P. Shaw was born Aug. 25, 1831. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah R. Moody March 23, 1856. She was born in Richfield Township Nov. 20, 1838. They have four children, viz.: Grilson B., Hattie V., Durward B. and Bertha y. There are other members of the famil}- who are married and are the heads of respectable families. All the Shaw boys are well-to-do farmers and respected citizens.

CHANCY SALISBURY, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Bath Township, this county, March 10, 1830. He is the son of William and Sylva (Atwell) Salisbury, both of whom were natives of Ontario Co., N. Y. They were married in their native State, and remox-ed from there to this county in 1827. Mr. Salisbury had come to the county the year previous and purchased 75 acres of land in Bath Township. In his family were eight children, five of whom are yet living. He was a newsboy in Buffalo during the last war with England and witnessed the burning of that place by the British. He always followed farming after his marriage, a business he was very successful at. He was renowned for his sobriety, economy and straight dealings, and it is said b}' those who knew him that " his word was just as good as his bond." He died April 8, 1863, and his wife Feb. 24. 1867. Chancy was raised upon a farm receiving a common-school education. After reaching his majority, he worked by the month for his father and for men in the neighborhood. He worked some fourteen months in Indiana, and one winter in Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Miss Maria Hopkins Sept. 28, 1870. She was born in Bath Township June 25, 1830. Mr. Salisbur^^ has always followed farming and stock-raising. He owns 100 acres of well-improved land, nicely situated, near the center of the township. He is a Republican in politics, and has filled several township offices with great acceptance. He is an enterprising, public-spirited man, and a useful and honored r* 1 1^ 1 7 p n

HOUSEL SMITH, Montrose. This gentleman was born in Springfield Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Oct. 14, 1824. He is the sou of James and Sarah (Housel) Smith, both of whom were natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., where they were married and resided until 1812, when they moved to Lake Township, Stark Co., Ohio. After about two years the}' moved into Springfield Township, it being then a part of Stark Co. They were the parents of seven children, viz., Peter, Catharine, John, Cyrenius, James, Housel and Amelia. Mr. Smith always followed farming and stock-growing. He was a successful business man, an exemplary member of the M. E. Church, and a useful member of society. He departed this life in 1857. His widow survives him and resides north of the city of Akron. Housel Smith received but a limited education, and, up to the time he was 18 years of age, worked for his father. He was then given his time, and began working his father's farm on the shares. After about eight years, he purchased 50 acres of land in Bath Township and began its improvement. In a few years he sold this farm and purchased 104 acres where he now lives. He has since added to this until he now owns 140 acres of good land, which he has nicely improved. He was united in marriage to Miss Susanna Moore March 6, 1851. This lad}' was born in Springfield Township, this county. May 6, 1830. From this union there are eight children, viz., Emanuel C, John N., James A., Robert H., Sarah L., Charles H., George E. and Margaret J. Mr. Smith is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the United Brethren Church. He began life as a poor boy. and is a self-made man in the fullest sense of the word.

MICHAEL SPRANKLE, Ghent. John Sprankle, the father of this gentleman, was a native of the Keystone State ; when he was quite a child, his parents removed to Stark Co., Ohio, where they entered a large tract of land. Here John Sprankle was married and resided until 1833, when he moved to Summit Co., settling in Bath Township ; he was a miller b}' trade, and that, in connection with farming, he followed during his life-time ; he was the parent of two sons and five daughters ; he was a hai'd-working man, and always paid strict attention to his own affairs ; he was scrupulously honest, and was esteemed and respected by all who knew him. Michael Sprankle was born in Stark Co., Ohio., March 23, 1821. His advantages for obtaining an education were very limited, and from early boyhood was inured to toil, he remaining at home until about 21 years of age ; he then rented a farm of his father in Stark Co., and began doing for himself He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza McGrew, in 1843 ; this lad}' died in a few years, leaving a son and daughter, viz., Charles and Lucinda. Mr. Sprankle was married June 13, 1848, to Miss Harriet Albertson. a native of Stai'k Co., where she was born Nov. 25, 1828 ; by this union there were eight children, four of whom are yet living, viz., Oliver, Edwin, Collins and Allie A ; those deceased were named - Alonzo, Burton, John A. and Cora E. Mr. Sprankle continued to reside in Stark Co. until 1865, when he moved to Bath Township, this county, which he has since made his home. He began life as a poor boy and has by his. own exertions and the assistance of his good wife secured a goodly share of this world's goods ; he owns 363 acres of well-improved land, and is one of the best and most practical farmers in Bath Township ; politically he is a Republican ; he and wife possess social qualities of a high order, and are among the leading citizens of the township.

(Clark) Thoi'p, are among the earl}- settlers of the county. Manville B. Thorp was born Feb. 7, 1808, in the Empire State, and his wife in the Bay State, March 7. 1811. They were married in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., Nov. 3, 1832, and two 3^ears later came to Bath Township, this count}', where the}' have since resided. Jeremiah, father of Manville B., was a soldier of the war of 1812, and his father, Nathan Thorp, served his country in the war of the Revolution. Manville B. Thorp and wife, on first coming to this county, settled on the farm now owned by them in Bath Township, there being no improvements on the land at that time. They are the parents of five children, all of whom are now living. Mr. Thorp has always been a hard-working, enterprising and publicspirited citizen, and has been ver}' successful in all his business undertakings ; he owns over 300 acres of good tillable land, which is nicely improved. J. M. Thorp was raised upon a farm and received a good common-school education; he was united in marriage to Miss Vashti M. Shaw, May 24, 1857 ; she was born in Bath Township this count3% Aug. 30, 1834 ; they have four sons, viz., Elwin C, Warren S., Ayers C. and Maynard B. Mr. Thorp was born in Ontario Co.', N. Y., Nov. 25, 1833 ; in 1863, he began the study of dental surgery, and after some years began its practice at Akron, to which place and Richfield, Ohio, his practice has been confined, he always finding enough to do. He has an oflflce at Richfield, and has a good paying practice ; he is a quiet, unassuming man, and possesses the confidence and esteem of all who know him.

JOSEPH F. WHITCRAFT, Bath; John Whitcraft, the father of this gentleman, was born in Fayette Co., Penn., in 1797. While he was yet a small boy his parents removed to Jefferson Co., Ohio, and from there, after a few years, to Stark County. Here his youth and early manhood was passed, his education being such as the log schoolhouse afforded. He was united in marriage in 1823 to Miss Eleanor Harkins, a native of Westmoreland Co., Penn., where she was born in 1800. Her parents had removed from the Keystone State to Wayne Co., Ohio, in 1813. Soon after their marriage, Mr.

and Mrs. Whitcraft took up their residence in Stark County, where they resided until their removal to Bath Township, this county, in 1832. The ^^ear previous Mr. Whitcraft had come to the township and purchased 82^ acres of land. He did some clearing and erected a log cabin, in which the family moved upon their arrival. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Whitcraft, viz., William, Thomas, Hugh, Samuel, Joseph F., Esther, John, Silas, Nancy and Eleanor, seven of whom are 3'et living. Mr. Whitcraft was a prominent and respected citizen, and held during his lifetime many positions of honor and trust. He was renowned for his strict business principles, integrity, and readiness to promote the public good. This good man and pioneer departed this life in 1842. His wife survives him at the advanced age of 81 years. She has a very retentive memory and is as smart and active as many ladies at 50. Joseph F. Whitcraft was born Sept. 22, 1830, in Stark Co., Ohio. His earl}' education was limited, being confined to such as could be obtained in the log-cabin schoolhouse. He was but 12 years of age at the time of his father's death, and he remained at home helping to care for the younger members of the family until he was of age. He then took charge of the farm, which he resided upon until four years ago, when he came to Hammond's Corners and engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was united in marriage to IMiss Adaline A. Miller, March 22, 1855. This lady was born in Richfield Township, this county, June 20, 1834, and is the daughter of Moses C. and Anna (Compton) Miller, who were among the first settlers of this county. Six childi'en have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Whitcraft, four of whom are yet living, viz., Clara B., Jennie E., Mariam I. and SigefB. The deceased were named Cora E. and Sherman. Mr. Whitcraft is a stanch Republican and is Postmaster at the "Corners." He has held positions of honor and trust, and is highly spoken of as an official. He was a delegate to the Kent Convention in 1855, and voted for James A. Garfield for State Senator. He is a pleasant, courteous gentleman and one of the county's best citizens.

JACOB BflEITENSTEIN, Sr., lawyer, Cliuton. He is the oldest and only son living of Jacob Breiteustein, who was married to Barbara Sweithauser, both natives of Ober Bhein Kreis, Grermany. He came to this country with his parents in 1836. They came to Marshal Iville, Wayne Co., Ohio, and remained there one year, when they removed into Chippewa Township in the same county. They remained there fifteen years, when they came to Franklin Township, this county. His education was received in the common schools of Grermany, attending school but six weeks in this country. He worked on his father's farm until 24 years of age, when he married Lydia Keller, a native of Penns3dvania. He worked for six j-ears as a coal miner, after which he bought a small farm of 24 acres with his earnings. He carried on farming very successfully until 1876, when he retired. He then began practice as a lawyer in the Justice's Courts. By his industry and econom}' he has amassed considerable wealth, and is now owner of five farms, including a valuable and rich coal mine, which yields hnn no small income. He has six children - John, Jacob D., Ellas, Daniel, Andrew and Mary. He has served as Township Trustee for a number of years, and is a Notary Public. He is a member of the Glerman Beformed Church. His parents came to this country very poor, and all he has was acquired by his own exertions.

MATHIAS DAVIS, retired farmer; P. 0. Johnson's Corners ; was born Sept. 23, 1810, in Pennsylvania. His father, John Davis, with wife and ten children, emigrated from Pennsylvania to Ohio, and settled on the farm where Mr. Davis is now residing, in 1817. The parents have long since gone the wa}' of all mortals, and but four of the children survive, viz., Mathias, Nancy, Christina (now Widow Hassett, living in Hudson Township with her son), and Mary living in Carroll Co. Matthias took charge of the farm when about 19 years of age. He and a brother farmed it together for several years. Their location is one of the most naturally picturesque spots in the township, being quite elevated, overlooking the valley of the Cuyahoga River for miles, and immediately over the Erie & Ohio Canal. The first wheat raised for market in this vicinity, was that grown by Mr. Davis, which was sold for 50 cents per bushel, and one of the first lots ever shipped to Cleveland on the canal was a lot of Mr. Davis' for which he received about 50 cents per bushel. Mr. Mathias Davis never married, and is now well advanced in years ; lives in very comfortable circumstances, and cares for an aged and feeble sister ; he is a man of generous and hospitable impulses, though very unassuming ; his memory is replete with incidents of early pioneer life and hardships, which both old and young were necessitated to endure during tht forest.

ANDREW DONNENWIRTH, saddler, Clinton. He is one of the nine children of John Donnenwirth, a native of Alsace, France, who married Margaret Lang. He was born in Canal Fulton, Stark Co., Ohio, Dec. 19, 1845. He received a common-school education, and learned the trade of saddler. He came to Clinton in 1865. There he began his career as a business man, by carrying on a harness and saddle business. In 1868, he opened a general store, doing a good business until 188U, when he again worked at his trade. He was married in 1869 to Mary A. Ingraham, a native of England. They have five children - Ross, Willie, Belle, Lorena and Daisy M. He enjoys the confidence and good-will of his fellow-citizens, and was recently elected Justice of the Peace. He is a member of the English Lutheran Church.

DAVID D. DAILEY, farmer; P. 0. Nimisila. He was born in Blair Co., Penn., Nov. 15, 1817. He worked on his father's farm until 1841, when he came to Franklin Township, and has been here ever since. He was married in 1846, to Elizabeth Row ; they had one sou, Adam ; wife died in 1850 ; he was remarried, in 1852, to Anne Holl. They have four children - Andrew, Catharine, Michael and Clara. He is one of the prominent and well-to-do citizens of his township.

and obtained a common-school education. He came to Manchester, Ohio, in ] 866 ; began his career as a salesman with the Warthorst Stone Co., of Massillon, Ohio, in 1869. He was married, in 1854, to Anne Hoy. The^^ had two children - Frances E. and John H. She died in 1869. He was remarried, in 1871, to Nancy Williams ; one child, Lottie 0., is the fruit of this marriage. He is a member of the Disciples' Church.

DAVID GROVE, farmer ; P. 0. Nimisila ; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., July 3, 1822 ; is son of Jacob and Rachel (Dice) Grove, who wei'e also natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio in 1832, with their five children, viz., David, Poll}^ Solomon, Arabella and Jacob ; tliree others were born to them after their removal to this State, viz., Ephraim, Rachel and Hannah ; these are all living. Mr. Grove located in this township, and spent the remainder of his life here, and died in the 72d year of his age. David was married to Mary Long Oct. 12, 1844. They have reared four children, viz., B^^ron F., Eliza, Mary and Emma. Mrs. Grove was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., and was brought to Wayne Co., Ohio, by her parents when about 2 3'ears old. Both Mr. and Mrs. Grove are familiar with the hardships of pioneer life, but enjoy a competenc}' earned by their own industry and care.

HENRY A. HOUSMAN, Superintendent Franklin Coal Mine, Clinton. He is the oldest son of Jacob Housman, who was married to Catharine Brougher. He was born in Franklin Township Jul}- 19, 1840. He worked on the farm until he was 20 years old. He was then employed as clerk in a store in Manchester, Oliio. In 1860, he went into business for himself This he carried on successfulh^ until 1870, when he took charge of the Franklin Coal Mine. He came to Clinton in 1875, and has resided here since ; he also taught school here for one and one-half years. He was married in 1862, to Margaret Sisler, a native of Manchester, Ohio. They have two children - Nellie and Fannie. He is at present Superintendent of the Franklin Coal Mine, an extensive and paying mine.

JAMES M. KERSTETTER, general store, Nimisila. Among the self-made business men of Manchester is the subject of this sketch ; he was born in Green Township, Summit Co., Ohio, March 17, 1851 ; his parents were old settlers of the count}' ; he was the oldest of three children ; he was raised on the farm, and, when 11 years old, he went with his parents to Manchester ; his education was such as the common schools of the village afforded, and his business career was begun with a clerkship with Kerstetter & Housman. He went into business for himself in 1871 ; he is now keeping a general store, and all he has he obtained by his tact, industry and economy. He was married in 1868 to Isabel Benner, a native of Franklin Township ; they have one daughter - Olive M. His business career is one of remarkable success, he having comparatively nothing when he started.

DANIEL SMITH (deceased) ; was born in Pennsylvania x\pril 10, 1811, and came here with his father's family during the construction of the canal. He married Eliza Diehl March 15, 1835 ; she was also a native of Pennsylvania, and came here with her parents about a year previous to her late husband , her father, Jacob Diehl, settled at Canton, Stark Co., when they came from Pennsylvania, then to Franklin Township. Soon after Mr. Smith was married, they repaired to the farm, where his widow and daughter now live, and, on June 7, 1861, he was called away, leaving a widow and large family to mourn his loss. They were parents of ten children, viz., Judson, Rachel, Amanda, Mary, Ransom, Louisa, x\ngeline, Carolina, Josephus and Ida ; the last named resides with her aged mother. When their eldest boy, Judson, was about 4 years old, he met with a sad and fatal accident ; while he, with one of his sisters, were endeavoring to cross the mill-race on unsafe footing, he fell in, and, although his father was at work near by, the boy was drowned before it was possible to rescue him. In 1834, Mr. Smith and his father built a sawmill, which Daniel owned and operated many years ; the mill property he had sold, but owing to non-payment bj' the purchaser, he (Mr. Smith) had to take it back, and the season preceding his death he had refitted the mill. Since his death, Mrs. Smith has managed the affairs of her business with more than ordinary executive ability, and reared her family, and yet lives to see them enjoy their own homes.

JOHN A. STUMF, farmer ; P. 0. Nimisila ; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., June 2, 1809 ; he is son of 3Iichael and Mary (Ashway) Stumf In 1819, they moved from Pennsylvania - par- ents and five children - and settled six miles west of Massillon, in Tuscarawas Township, Stark Co. The}' had in all seven children - Catharine, John A., Jacob, Elizabeth, Poll}', Lydia and Nancy - the two last named were born after their parents came to this State. About nine years after their locating in Stark County, Mr. Stumf was assisting a neighbor in "raising" a log cabin ; during the progress of the work, some feeling of rivalry as to which party should have their end of the log first in position arose ; the result being that one end of a log was carried up much quicker than the other, causing a skid to break, and swinging the other out of place and in its descent struck Mr. Stumf on the head and killed him. This sad and fatal accident left the widow with her seven young children, in poor circumstances, in the new and sparsely settled country. Shortly after his father's death, John A. returned to his uncle's in Pennsylvania to learn the carpenter's trade, and remained there three years. In the meantime he got married to Mary Grove in April 1832 ; and the following month came back with his wife to his mother's in Stark Co., Ohio, where they lived one year, and in 1833 he moved to Franklin Township and purchased 80 acres, which was partially improved. He worked at his trade for two years after coming here, and then turned his attention principally to farming, which has been his life work, except when he chose to do odd jobs of carpenter work or manfacture anything for his own use, as he was quite handy at any kind of woodwork. He owns a good farm on which he erected a commodious brick residence in 1845. They had five children - Lucinda (who died at 5 years old), Alpheus, Eliza (was wife of Eli Stout, who died in the army of the rebellion ; she is also deceased, leaving one child, Ida, and was reared by Mr. Stumf), Hiram and

Mary M. (deceased). Mrs. Stumf died in September, 1872. His mother remained on the old homestead in Stark County, until a short time previous to her death, when she removed to Wayne County, when she died September, 1874, in the 92d year of her age. Besides John A., only Catharine (now widow of Sam Davis of Lucas County), and Lydia (now wife of Moses Hingley, of Richland County), survives.

A. SISLER, M. D., Nimisila ; he was born in Lycoming Co., Penn., Dec. 29, 1823. When 4 years old, he went to Erie Co., N. Y., with his parents ; here he remained until 1844, when he came to Nimisila, and has been there ever since. He read medicine with his brother. Dr. William Sisler, who was at that time in active practice there. He attended lectures in the Cleveland Medical College, and began practice in partnership with his brother, in the spring of 1848, and is at present practicing in Manchester. He was married in 1848 to Amanda E. Hoy, a native of Nimisila. Nine children are now living - Francis E., Charles E., Clara A., Caroline B., Lewis E.. Everett B., John H., Jennie L. and William H. He is a member of the Disciples' Church.

EPHRAIM STUMF, farmer; Nimisila; is the son of Jacob and Catharine (Sorrick) Stumf, who came from Pennsylvania to Ohio when quite young. They settled in this township, where Ephraim was born May 28, 1842. There were four other children born to Jacob and Catharine Stumf, viz. : Matilda, Nathaniel, Amos (deceased) and William. Ephraim lived with his parents until he was married, which event occurred Nov. 29, 1870, to Louisa Smith, daughter of Daniel Smith. They have two children - Bertha and Clarence. Mr. Stumf is a man of few pretentions, but an industrious citizen who attends to his own affairs in an unassuming way.

WILLIAM a. ADAMS (deceased); was the youngest in a family of eight children born to James and Hannah Adams. The names of these children are as follows : John, Alexander, James, Thomas, Charles, C^'rus, Caroline and William G. William was born June 17, 1819, and when quite young his parents moved from his native State - Pennsylvania - and came to Wayne Co., Ohio, where he remained with his parents until he was 26 years old, and then moved to Bath Township, and subsequently to Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. Julj^ 24, 1846, he married Catharine, daughter of James and Sarah Leonard, and to this union were born a famil}' of six children - James L., born June 4, 1849 ; John, born Dec. 30, 1850 ; Melville, born Sept. 10, 1852 ; Charles, born Feb. 20, 1854 ; Prentiss, born June 14, 1857, and Sarah, born Sept. 2, 1860. Mrs. Adams was born Sept. 2, 1823. In the spring of 1 860, Mr. and Mrs. Adams, with their family, left Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, and came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio. It was here, on May 2, 1868, that Mr. Adams' death occurred, of pneumonia. In his younger days, Mr. Adams taught school to some extent, and his subsequent life was full of enterprise and usefulness.

ALFRED ADAIR, farmer; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Montgomery Township, Northampton Co., Mass., Feb. 6, 1807. He is a grandson of Andrew Adair, who was a native of Ireland, and a son of James L. and Bathsheba (Griffin) Adair, to whom were born the following family : Theodosia. Sally, Alfred, Ursula, Anna, Elizabeth and Micah. At the age of 10 years, our subject, with his parents, removed to Genesee Co., N. Y., where the}' remained until 1824. when Alfred, who was then 17 years of age, went to Canada, where he remained but one 3'ear, at the end of which time his father died, and he returned home to his widowed mother and took charge of the homestead, clearing it of a heavy debt then hanging over it. In December, 1835, he married Martha P. Chamberlain, daughter of Moses Chamberlain, and by her had eight children, viz., James L., who was born Sept. 24, 18o7, and died July 11, 1842; Joseph L., born Nov. 28,

1839 ; Alfred A., born March 25, 1841 ; Martha A., born April 19, 1843 ; Emily, who was born July 27, 1845, and died Aug. 24, 1848 ; Martha, who was born July 31, 1847, and died Jan. 24, 1881, and Newman and Newell, twins, born July 15, 1850. In 1840, Mr. Adair, family, and mother, came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where the mother died, in January, 1855, and the wife, Jan. 29, 1880. These two had been married about forty -five years, and during that time were always kind and considerate toward each other, and her death leaves an aching void in his heart, as. in those of her relatives and friends. They took great pride in educating their two sous, J. L. and A. A., who valiantly served their country in its time of need, enlisting in the spring of 1862 in Co. A, 4th 0. V. I, and serving faithfully until the close of the war in 1865. Mr. Adair is an old and much respected resident of Copley. He is a Republican, and is one of the township's ablest citizens.

DELOS BOSWORTH, farming ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Jan. 11, 1818. He is a son of Allen and Hannah (Harrington) Bosworth, who were parents of the following family : Polly, Sally, Delos, Norton, Norman and Leonard. Allen Bosworth was a native of Rhode Island, while his wife was born in Yermont. In 1815, Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth came to Summit Co., Ohio (then Medina Co.), from Otsego' Co., N. Y., locating at first in Tallmadge Township, but the following year moved to Northampton Township. In 1817, they moved to Copley Township, locating on Lot 22. This was the first settlement in Copley Township. At the time of his settlement in Cople}', Mi'. Bofeworth's total possessions in mone}' amounted to only $1.50, and this he gave for the erection of his log cabin. He purchased 150 acres of land on credit, and then started out in the battle of life. Delos remained with his parents on the farm until he was 24 years of age, and March 16, 1841, married (Christina Wagoner, and to this union were born three children - Millard, born Feb. 16, 1845 ; Norman, born Feb. 28, 1847, died Dec. 29, 1861, and Eleonora, born June 26, 1849. Mrs. Bosworth died Sept. 3, 1855, and on the 8th of April, 1858, Mr. Bosworth married Abbey W. Whinery. and by her had one son - John C, born Dec. 27, 1860. Soon after Mr. Bosworth's first marriage, his father died, and Delos took cliarge of the famil}^ and moved to the northeastern part of the township, on Lot 14. He now owns 130 acres of fine farming and grazing land, which he has made by his own labors. His son Millard, in August, 1862, enlisted in Co. H, 42d 0. V. I., and served gallantly through a number of battles, and during his service, lost his health, which he has never regained. Mr. Bosworth is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Universalist Church.

TRUMAN BOUGHTON, farmer; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1814. He was the fifth child in a family of six children born to John and Salh' (Roat) Boughton, and their names, respective!}', are Noble, H. W., S. L., Mary, Truman and Nathaniel. When in his 4th year, Truman's mother died, and soon afterward his father married Polly Stimpson, and by her had the following family : John, George, William, Morris, Sophia, Elmer and Levi. In 1833, this family came to Bath Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where they lived until the father's death, which occurred in 1848. His widow afterward removed to Michigan, where she has since died. Truman lived with his father until he reached his majority, and then began for himself In April, 1833, he was united in marriage with Flora Davis, daughter of William and x\vis (Hopkins) Davis, and to this union were born five children, as follows : B. Franklin, E. D., H. G., Olive I. and M. H. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Boughton settled on Lot No. 27, about a mile east of Copley Center, and has resided there ever since. His family are all mai-ried, and are all living in Summit Co. B. F., the eldest son, enlisted in August, 1861, in Co. A, 2d 0. V. C, and served all through the war in the same company, and was finally discharged in September, 1865. Mr. B. started in life with nothing but a stout heart and willing hands, and by the hardest labor has acquired a nice home and fortune. In politics he is a Republican, and is an energetic and enterprising gentleman.

1822. He is a son of A. and P. (Lane) Chapman, who were parents of this family : Orson, Sally, Lovina, Melissa, Orlin, Lucius, Cynthia, William. Harlow. Loretta, Almeron, Byron and Lucinda. In the fall of 1835, this family came to Copley Township, and settled one-half mile south of Cople}- Center, on 154 acres, of Lot No. 28. Byron remained here with his parents until 22 3'ears of age, receiving a good commonschool education. At that time, he commenced the study of medicine with his brother William, who was a practicing physician at Copley Center. He attended medical lectures at Cleveland for two years, and graduated in March, 1847. At the time of his graduation, his brother William, the doctor, was taken ill and soon died. Byron took charge of his brother's practice immediatel}', and meeting with excellent success he has remained there ever since. Dec. 23, 1847, he w\as united in marriage with Matilda A. Dils, daughter of Abrara Dils, and by her has two children - Willis D., born Oct. 3, 1848, and Fann}' P.. who is now the wife of Albert E. Hiestand. Willis married Ella A. Marriner ; he is a civil engineer in Leadville, Colo. Mrs. Chapman is in very poor health. Mr. Chapman is a Republican in politics, and does quite an extensive business in his profession.

WILLIAM CASKEY, farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 13, 1832. He is a son of Benjamin and Margaret Caske}-, and is one in the following family, all of whom are living : Margaret, Nancv, Andrew, John, James, Jane, Finle}-, William, Mar}-. Benjamhi and Drusilla. The father of these came from Ireland when very small. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and in 1853, came to Bath Township, and from there to Copley in 1858. The father died from a stroke of palsy in Februar}- 1867. The mother is yet living in Copley at an advanced age. When about 21 years of age, William left his parents and went to Iowa, where he made his home seven years. During his stay there he married Louisa Dodt, and by her had two children - Angeline, who died in infanc}', and P]ldora, born Jan. 16, 1862. Mr. Caskey served three 3'ears in the late war in Co. B, 22d Iowa V. I., and while in the service his wife died. At the close of the war he returned to Copley Township, and Dec. 25, 1868, married Caroline Fenner. by whom he has one son - Arthur F., born

S. DALES, farmer ; P. 0. Montrose ; was born in Cartxight Township, Delaware Co., N. Y., March 25, 1802. He is one in the following famil}', born to William and Susanna (Hunt) Dales, viz., Stephen, William, Peter, Samuel. James and Hannah, of whom but Stephen and James are living. In 1812, this famil}^ came to the neighborhood of Cuyahoga Falls, near which place the father rented a farm for his family, and then enlisted as teamster in the war of that year. Since their arrival in Summit County, the Dales have resided there. The father died an honored and respected citizen at the advanced age of 76. The date of the mother's death is Jan. 20, 1841. In December, 1826, Stephen was mai'ried to Miss Marcia Richardson, daughter of Elkanah Richardson, and to this union was born a family of seven children as follows : Olive, Alvira, Mary (deceased), George (deceased). Grcorge S., William and Angeline. After his marriage Mr. Dales removed to Bath Township where he and family remained two j'cars, at the expiration of which time they moved to Copley Township, locating on Lot No. 4, where they have since made their home. For them life was filled with the privations and hard labor common to pioneers. The wife and mother died May 26, 1865, and for his second and present wife Mr. Dales married Mary Viall, widow of Sullivan Viall and daughter of George Freely. Mr. Dales has a fine home and property, which he and his family have earned by hard and honest labor.

' HENRY FRANCISCO (deceased) ; he was born near Morristown, N. J., May 20. 1802 ; he was a son of John and Jane (Pier) Francisco, and they were the parents of the following family : Maria, David, Anna. Betsey, John, Henry, Caroline, Samuel and Barney. Our subject remained with his parents on the farm until he arrived at manhood. In July, 1823, he married Lovina Chapman, and by her had a family of nine children - Paulina, Mar}- A., Catharine, Maria, William J., A. C, John H., Charles E. and Ellen J. He remained in New York until 1830, and then went to Chautauqua Co., -same State, and kept a hotel there for two years ; in 1835, he came to the north part of Cople}' Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and after a short time, moved to the southwestern part. At the time of his death, which occurred March 27, 1869, he was living on Lot 38, one mile south of the Center. He came to Copley with scarcely an^-thing, but b}- hard labor left to his heirs over a hundred aci'es of good land. His sons William and John served faithfully in the late war in the defense of their country.

DAVID FRANK ; Copley Center ; was born in Waytie Co., Ohio, Nov. 14, 1828, and is a son of Peter and Nancy (Ball) Frank ; his father was of German and his mother of English descent ; he is one in a family of eight children. When our subject was 3 years old, his parents removed to Stark Co., Ohio, where they remained seven years, and, at the end of that time, came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where he remained, and where his pai'ents afterward both died ; David received a good common-school education, and, on Oct. 15, 1857, was married to Melissa Witner, daughter of Daniel and Susan Witner, and by her had four children - Jennie, born Feb. 12, 1860 ; Grant H., born March 16, 1864; Zedellia Z., born Feb. 6, 1869 ; and F. F., born Dec. 10, 1871. At the time of his marriage, Mr. Frank located on a farm one mile west of Copley Center, and he has remained there ever since ; he and his estimable wife have labored hard, and now, b}' their hard labor and self-denial, have a nice farm of 85 acres of excellent land. Mrs. Frank was born Feb. 3, 1838. 3Ir. Frank is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Reformed Church, of Copley Center.

SAMUEL FREDERICK, farmer; P. 0. Cople}' Center ; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 27, 1831. He is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Razor) Frederick, who were parents of the following family : Samuel, Thomas, Henry, Eli, Benjamin F., William and Christopher C. In 1840, the subject of this sketch and his parents moved to Copley Township. At the age of 19, Samuel commenced learning the shoemaking trade in Wadsworth ; he has since followed the business seven 3'ears in Copley. Nov. 7, 1850, he married Sarah Fryman, daughter of Daniel Fr^-man, and by her had a family of eight children - Susan. Benjamin F., John H., Jacob. Eliza J., Ella E., Daniel and George B. Since his marriage, Mr. Frederick has lived in different parts of Copley. His present place is situated on part of Lots Nos. 27 and 34, one mile east of the Center. To some extent since his marriage, Mr. Frederick has also followed the cooper's trade. For sixteen seasons, Mr. Frederick has followed threshing, but his present occupation is farming. He and wife are excellent citizens, and both are members of the Lutheran Church.

C. C. FREDERICK, school-teacher and farmer ; P. 0. Coplej' Center ; is a native of the township in which he resides, and was born Oct. 24, 1844. He is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Razor) Frederick, who were parents of seven sons, of whom all but our subject were born in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio. At the age of 20, our subject began on his own responsibilit}', by farming summers and teaching winters, and this business he has followed up to the present time. His marriage with Miss Ella M. Ta3^1or was solemnized Nov. 11, 1869. Mrs. Frederick is a daughter of Theodore and Matilda (Hoyt) Taylor, and was born March 26, 1853. To her union with Mr. Frederick there were born five children - Homer, born June 30, 1870, died May 23, 1876 ; Herman E., born Jan. 12, 1872 ; Alena Bell, born March 5, 1874, died May 12, 1876 ; Aleta M., born Nov. 14, 1876 ; and Ernest L., born Aug. 24, 1 879. Homer and x\.lena Bell were attacked with scarlet fever, and, after a short illness, were carried away from their home on earth to a happier one above. After his marriage, Mr. Frederick worked his father's farm for three years, and then moved to Cople}' Center, and taught school eighteen months. He then purchased and settled on the farm he now lives upon, which is located on Lot No. 24. Mr. Frederick has held different township offices. In politics, he is a radical Republican, and a member of the Lutheran Church of Norton.

A. C. FRANCISCO, Copley Center ; was born in the State of New York Aug. 12, 1836. He is a son of Henr}- and Lovina (Chapman) Francisco, who were the parents of nine children. When our subject was but a year old his parents came from New York to Summit Co., Ohio, locating in Copley Township, where our subject has lived up to the present time ; he remained with his parents on the farm until he reached his 20th year, and he then commenced farming for himself In September, 1860, he married Iraogene Scudder, daughter of Walter and Catharine Scudder, and by her had the following family : Carrie, Hattie, Arthur, Olive and Charles. In August, 1862, our subject enlisted in Co. H 104th 0. V. I., and was discharged for disabilities in June, 1863. Mr. Francisco has never since regained his health ; he has, with the exception of one' or two years, always lived in Copley Township ; he is a Republican in politics and a good and enterprising citizen.

ANSEL S. GARDNER (deceased), was a native of Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, his birth occurring July 1, 1839. His parents were Warren and Caroline (Perry) Gardner, of Germanic descent, both being natives of the Empire State, and both coming to Ohio when the country was 3'et a wilderness, filled with various species of wild animals. He was one in a family of four children, and when 7 years of age his mother died, and his father married Harriet Aver}', by whom he had one child. Ansel was reared on a farm, securing in the meantime a fair education from the common schools. After the age of 19, and previous to his marriage, he worked at farming during the summer months, and in the ship-yards at Cleveland during the winter months. On the 31st of December, 1861, his marriage with Miss Elisabeth Crosier was celebrated. Her parents were Paul and Barbara (Husong) Crosier, of Euclid Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were born four children, as follows ; Alice, born Sept. 14, 1863, died Sept. 21, 1864; Alfred E., Oct. 20, 1865 ; Hattie, April 4, 1868, died Dec. 9, 1870 ; Franklin J., Dec. 31, 1873. Mrs. Gardner's birth occurred March 9, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner remained at Cleveland until the 28th of May, 1861, when they moved to Grand Traverse, Mich, settling on a tract of land devoid of clearing and with no neighbor nearer than a mile, and with a vast forest of pine stretching away for miles in all directions. Reservations of Indians were near, and many wild, fierce animals lurked in the heavy pine forests. Here they remained five years, during which time Mr. Gardner and three other men from Traverse City went by canoe down the bay to Northport, thirty miles distant, where the}^ organized Leelenaw County. In July, 1866, Mr. Gardner and family returned to Ohio, making their home first in Portage Township, Summit Co. In December, 1872, they removed to Copley Center, where the family has since resided. Mr. Gardner worked industriously at his trade - carpenter and joiner - until February, 1880, when he was taken down with a severe attack of rheumatism ; at the end of two weeks he seemed to rally, but soon afterward was taken with ague, from which he never fully recovered. Spinal troubles increased his affliction, until at last he died on the 1st of April, 1880. He was a kind father, a loving husband and an exemplar}' citizen ; no unkind word was ever spoken to his family by him, and his death was mourned bitterly bv his devoted wife and children. He was laid to rest in the village cemeter}', and over his lonely grave the sweet flowers of loving remembrance are strewed, and tears of affection fall upon the silent earth. The neighborhood mourned his untimely death, and revere his name as among their most honored dead. Thus dear friends are returned to dust, but their names become living jewels in the bright casket of memory.

JOHN GOULDIN, farmer and merchant ; Copley Center ; was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio, Sept. 30, 1815. He is a son of John and Esther (Chandler) Gouldin. When John was 9 years old, his father moved near Cleveland, engaging in agricultural pursuits. John remained with his father until his marriage with Miss Betse}^ Hendershot, which event occurred May 3, 1835. To this union was born the following famil}' : Charles F., born March 1, 1848,died Oct. 1, 1855; Mariam, born May 20, 1840 ; Albert, born Aug. 30, 1842; Lucy E., born May 3, 1849, and Bina, born Oct. 24, 1852. After his marriage, Mr. Gouldin had charge of a saw-mill for four years, and in the fall of 1839, purchased a piece of land in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and has retained the ownership of that land ever since. In 1873. he commenced in the agricultural implement business in Akron, and his work there met with excellent success. In 1876, he took in two partners, and the firm name then became Kramer, May & Gouldin, and this remained unchanged until 1878. when the partnership was dissolved, Messrs Kramer and May retiring. Mr. Gouldin still carries on the business at No. 114 North Howard street. Politicall}-, Mr. Gouldin is a stanch Republican. He divides his residence between his home and business in Akron, and his country seat in Copley Township.

is one in the following family born to Aaron and Eleanor (White) Harris ; Francis M., Elizabeth M., Hamilton, Vincent G., William W., Cordelia, Ellen and Caroline. The subject of this biography remained with his parents until he was 23 years of age. In September, 1849, he was united in marriage with Martha Long, daughter of Jacob Long, and to this union was born a family of nine children, as follows : Rebecca B., born June 20, 1850 ; Mary, Sept. 28, 1851 ; Joseph J., Feb. 18, 1853 ; John, Feb. 15, 1855, died in infancy ; Elizabeth, born Feb. 10, 1856 ; Eliza, May 28, 1857; Charles F., June 12, 1859 ; Sarah, Dec. 26, 1852, and Andrew J., Feb. 24, 1865. Mr. Harris started in life with little to depend on but his own exertions. He came to Copley Township in 1850, purchasing 50 acres of land. He advanced on his farm first $450, with a balance of 1750 to pay. Since that time he has added by degrees, until he now owns a fine farm of 200 acres of well-improved land, besides other property. Mr. Harris is one of the leading men of his township, and is well respected by all his acquaintances.

JAMES HAMMOND, retired farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born April 6, 1811 ; he is a son of Thomas and Ann (Barton) Hammond, who were parents of the following family : Mar}-, George, Joseph, John, Edward, Elizabeth, James, Thomas and Charles ; James remained in England, working at different emplo3'ments, until 1848, when he arrived in New York June 20. He was married June 30, 1838, to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Nanc}^ Spenslev, and by her had the following famil}' : Anna, born x\pril 1,1839; Spensle}', born April 10, 1841; George, born Oct. 18, 1843; James E., born Aug. 20, 1846, born in P]ngland ; and William A., born July 4, 1849 ; Lizzie, born Dec. 5, 1854 ; Joseph E., born 3Iarch 14, 1851, died in infancy ; Frank P., born April 15, 1857 ; Charles, born Sept. 27, 1860 ; and Alice D., born Feb. 21, 1864, born in America. At the time of his arrival, Mr. Hammond had $26 ; he and family came to Medina Co., where the}' remained one 3'ear, and from there went to Akron ; on his arrival in Copley Township, Summit Co.. Ohio, he purchased a small farm that is now owned b}' William Wagoner, and remained there five 3'ears ; he then purchased a larger farm in the southern part of the township, and has by degrees made himself inde- pendent ; he started in the United States with scarcely anything, but by degrees, econom}' and close attention to business, he has purchased and paid for a fine farm of 332 acres. In the politics of this township Mr. Hammond has figured quite prominently, having identified himself with the Republican party. He is one of Copley's best and most respected citizens, and in the hearts of his fellow-townsmen has a warm place.

LEVI D. HOLLINGER, farmer ; P. 0. Akron ; was born April 6, 1846, in Franklin Township ; he is a son of Jacob and Barbara (Daily) Hollinger, who were parents of the following : Joseph, Michael, David, Jacob, Levi D., Amand,a, Harriet, and Josiah and Uriah (twins) ; the mother of these children died in 1860, and Mr. Hollinger married his second wife, Mary Underholt, and by her had two children - Warren and Minnie. Levi remained with his parents until during the war, when, being a lad of onl}^ 17, he enlisted in the cause of his country in Co. E, 13th O. V. I., and was afterward transferred to Co. D ; he participated in some of the most noted engagements of the war, among them being Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Bidge, Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek. Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville, Kenesaw Mountain and man}' others ; Mr. Hollinger was one of the few who escaped drowning from the sinking of the steamer Matagorda, below Memphis. He was married in February, 1868, to Minerva Wylie, daughter of John Wylie. whose biography appears in this work ; to this union were born two children - Myrven J., born Oct. 23, 1868, and D wight, born July 5, 1876. Mrs. Hollinger was born Feb. 8, 1843. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hollinger moved to Benton Co., Iowa, where they remained farming for six years ; at the end of that time they returned to Franklin Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where they lived until about 1878, when they came to Copley Township, where he has since resided.

SAMUEL HENKEY, farmer ; Copley Center ; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in October, 1828. He is a son of Louis and Catharine (Less) Henkey, who were parents of seven children ; when our subject was but an infant his parents moved from his native State to Stark Co., Ohio. Our subject received a commonschool education in youth, and he remained with his parents until he became a man. In

October, 1849, he married Mary Witmer, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Gougler) Witmer, who was born Aug. 21, 1827. To this union were born five children - David, born Oct. 8, 1850 ; Mary E., born Feb. 4, 1854 ; Catharine, Nov. 14, 1863 ; John H., May 24, 1855, and Elizabeth, born July 14, 1858. In 1851, Samuel, together with his parents, moved from Stark Co., to Wa^'ne Co., Ohio, and, after four year's stay there, moved to Summit Co., Ohio. They lived in the latter county in different localities, until about 1860, when they came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where our subject and famil}' have ever since resided. Mr. Henke}' is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Evangelical Association of Bath Township.

G. W. HAWKINS, farmer; P. 0. Copley Center; in 1814, Cople}' Township received its first settlers, and among them were the parents of the subject of this sketch. Much of their early experiences in the woods of Copley will be found in the history of this township in another part of this volume, (x. W. Hawkins was the first white child bora in the township, that date being Dec. 29, 1815. At the age of 10 years Mr. Hawkin's father died of fever, and at the age of 14, took charge of the old homestead, 100 acres, and remained in charge until 1834, when his mother married again, and his step-father bought out the heirs. In Januaxy, 1840, he was united in marriage with Miss Matilda Hubbard, daughter of Reuben Hubbard, and to this union there were born five children - Adelia, died in infancy ; Eliza, born June 4, 1845, died Nov. 18, 1871; Alice C, born Sept. 14, 1847 ; George W., born Sept. 2, 1851, died Nov. 13, 1876 ; Eugene R., born June 28, 1854. Five years after his marriage, Mr. Hawkins moved on to the eastern part of Lot 1, where he has ever since resided. Mrs. Hawkins is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while Mr. Hawkins is a Democrat in politics. This family are among the leading ones of Copley Township.

WILLIAM JOHNSTON, farmer ; P. 0. Akron ; was born in Green Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Aug. 3, 1815, and his birth was the second or third in the township. Mr. Johnston is a son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Willhelm) Johnston, who were parents of the following family : Mary, Alexander, Abram (deceased),

John (deceased), William, Cornelius, Nancy and Eliza. The father was born Feb. 17, 1782, in New Jersey. When a young man he moved to Center Co., Penn., where he remained until he came to Ohio. He died in June, 1871, at the advanced age of 89. Of the children, Alexander still resides in Green Township. He was the first Recorder of Summit Co., and afterward served as member of the Legislature. John was also a member of the State Legislature, serving at one time in the ver}' distinguished position of Speaker of the House. Cornelius is a retired merchant of Akron. Nancy is the wife of Hon. N. W. Goodhue. William, the subject of this sketch, has held various township offices, and at one time was Director of the County Infirmarj'. This family came to Green Township from Center Co., Penn., in 1814. The first few years after their arrival they had difficult}- in earning the wherewithal to supply their wants. The children received the most of their education b}' the light of the hickorj' bark blazing in the great fireplace. William Johnston remained with his parents until he was 29 years of age. He married Elizabeth G. Moore, daughter of John Moore, April 22, 1841, and by her had two sons - Cornelius A., born Jul}- 16, 1842, and John M., born Aug. 1.3, 1844, the former of whom married Sarah Swartz. John married Miss A. Dales, who bore him two children, viz., Jessie and jNIarcia. In April, 1844, Mr. Johnston came to Copley Township, locating on Lot 15, where he has ever since resided. He is a Republican in politics, and has been a subscriber for and read the New York TriJmne for forty years.

CHARLES C. MILLER, farming and gardening ; P. 0. Akron ; was born in Akron, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1832. He is the eldest child born to Ansel and Lucy A. (Hawkins) Miller, who were parents of two sons - Charles C. and James N. Mr. Miller, the father, was a native of Bridgewater. Yt. When a young man, he left home and went to Boston, Mass., where he worked at his trade, carpenter and joiner. While here, he assisted in building the Quincy Market House, on which he worked, scarcely missing a day, for 466 days. From Boston, Mr. Miller went to Rochester, N. Y., living there one year. In 1828, he started West on a "prospecting" tour, and coming to Akron, he was so well pleased with the then village and surroundings, that he returned to Rochester, and the next year, 1829, came to Akron for the purpose of qiaking that his permanent home. Nov. 22, 1831, he married the mother of Charles C. and James N. From the time of his arrival in Akron, until 1840, Mr. Miller steadily followed his trade. About this time, he purchased an interest in a boat-yard there, and engaged in the manufacturing of boats. During the winter of 1859-60, he sold out, and then went to live with his son Charles, with whom he resided until his death, Dec. 16, 1879, aged over 81 years. Charles C. Miller was reared and educated in Akron principally. He was married in August, 1860, to Mary A. Philbrick, daughter of Daniel Philbrick. of Michigan,' and by her had a family of five children, as follows : Frank E. (deceased), Lottie A., x\nsel P., Lute H. and Carl E. Mrs. Miller was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Jan. 12, 1843. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to their present place of residence, in Copley, where they have since resided. Mr. Miller is a Republican in politics, and an intelligent gentleman.

WILLIAM MARTENES, farmer; P. O. Akron ; was born in Harmony, Butler Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1844. He is a son of Cornelius and Mary (Flowers) Martenes, and they were parents of the following family : Abraham, dead ; Maria, William, Sarah, dead ; Angeline, Austin, Rosa A., dead ; and Nancy A. In 1865, this family came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where the parents remained until their respective deaths. Our subject was married in June, 1868, to Eliza Squires, and by her had one child, Charles G.. w'ho was born in March, 1869. Mrs. Martenes died Nov. 29, 1875. Dec. 31, 1876, Mr. Martenes married Jennie Squires, a niece of his former wife's and a daughter of Chester Squires. Mr. Martenes has always been a farmer, and as such is among the best in his locality. He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife belong to the Church of God.

CHESTER ORCUTT, Copley Center : is a native of Copley Township, and was born March 8, 1839. He is a son of Chester and Jerusha (Chamberlin) Orcutt, who were parents of two children - Chester and Elmira. These children are half-brother and sister to Parnel, Olive, Elizabeth and George Orcutt. Our subject was raised on the farm by his parents. In

December, 1871, he made a visit to California, and was gone three months, the longest he was ever away from Copley' Township. May 5, 1876, he was united in marriage with Melissa Simmons, daughter of Dr. and Margaret Simmons, and by her had one child, Elmira E., born Feb. 11, 1877. His wife died Dec. 25, 1878, and at the time of her death was a member of the Disciples' Church.

G. H. RITCHIE ; I'. 0. Akron ; was born in Portage Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Oct. 21, 1851. He is a son of Melchiah and Margaret (Squires) Ritchie who were parents of the following family : George H., Sarah, Henry (dead), Hiram, Robert, Jennie, Leonard, Melchiah and William. In 1852, this family moved into Copley Township and this has always been our subject's home. George H. remained with his parents in 3^outh, receiving a good education. In November, 1872, he married Mary A. Klingaman, only child of Jacob and Hannah Klingaman who was born Feb. 2, 1855. To this union one daughter - Lettie May, born June 13, 1873. After his marriage, Mr. Ritchie located on a farm of 65 acres, two miles east of the center on Lots 35 and 26, and this has since been his home. In 1875, Mr. Ritchie experienced religion, and he joined the religious sect known as the Church of God. In 1 878, he commenced exhorting and preaching, and has since that time been assistant circuit minister of the circuit in which he I'esides. His whole family belong to this church.

SAMUEL ROTHROCK, (deceased), was a native of Philadelphia, Penn., and was born Oct. 20, 1820. He was one in a family of eight children, of whom Samuel and Rebecca (Eshbauch) Rothrock were the parents. In 1834, Samuel, together with his parents, came to Stark Co., Ohio, and here he resided until 1846. On the 25th of December, 1845, he was united in marriage with Catharine, daughter of Christian Stauffer ; and to this union were born the following famil}' : Samuel, Christian, David, Amos, Levi, Susan, Mary, Maggie, Anna and Jacob. These children are all living and all reside in Summit County. After his marriage, Mr. Rothrock commenced farming, and such was his occupation through life. In the spring of 1853, he and family came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and settled on Lot No. 12. In 1871, he commenced suffering with dropsy, and after about six months' intense sufering, his death occurred. That event was Dec. 29, 1871. He and wife were members of church, and Mr. Rothrock was a most estimable citizen. WILLIAM C. SACKETT, farmer; P. 0. Akron ; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Oct. 29, 1827, the son of Aaron and Huldah C. (Tanner) Sackett ; Aaron was born Jan. 7, 1791, and Huldah Aug. 10, 1793 ; they were married May 15, 1816, and the parents of ten children as follows : Theodosia, now Mrs. Seth B. Hall, of Huston, Texas ; Harriet, now Mrs. W. A. Hanford, of Cuyahoga Falls ; George, now of Cuyahoga Falls ; Sarah, died, aged 14 ; Emeline, died in 1867, aged 42 ; William C, of Copley ; Seth, now of Colorado ; Maria C, now Mrs. Cornelius Kellogg, of Freedom, Portage Co.; Frances A., married Bruice Baldwin and moved to Missouri, where she died ; Sarah M., now Mrs. H. C. Grant, of Cuyahoga Falls. Aaron was always a farmer ; he died at the residence of his son William, June 8, 1872. The father of Huldah C. Tanner served in the Revolutionar}' war, and his widow drew a pension for many years previous to her death ; Huldah was a member of the Congregational Church at Tallmadge ; she died April 24, 1855. When the subject of this sketch was about 10 3'ears of age, his parents removed to Ohio and settled in Tallmadge Township ; William was educated mostl>' in the schools of Tallmadge ; he attended the High School of Aki'on during the winter of 1848-49, when M. D. Leggett, formerly U. S. Commissioner of Patents, was Principal ; then farmed land on Chuckery Plains north of Akron for about two summers. In the fall of 1851, he left Summit Count}' for California and Oregon, where he remained four years. During most of this time he was engaged in mining, at first near Shasta Cit}', which was then at the head of wagon navigation, and then for about one year in the neighborhood of Jacksonville, Oregon, situated at the head of Rogue River Valley. Mr. Sackett returned to Ohio in the summer of 1855, and in the fall purchased from George Sackett, his brother, the farm upon which he now resides ; the land was then known as the Isaac C. Isbel propertj-, and familiar to most people as the "Copley Swamp." Mr. Sackett was married in the year 1857, to Miss Hatty L-., daughter of Henry Galbraith, of Akron ; he is the father of four children - Clarence, died, aged 18 ; Hattie, died, aged G ; Ina, died, aged 4 ; William A., his only living child, is now a student of the Akron High Schools ; he was born in March, 1866.

J. _W. SWIGAllT, farmer ; P. O. Copley Center ; was born in Lawrence Township, Stark Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1836. He is the son of Jacob and Abigail Swigart, who were parents of four children - John W., George S., Alfred J. and Maggie C. In 1847, the Swigart famil}' moved to Summit Co., Bath Tow'nship, and the family home has been there ever since. John W. lived with his parents until he was 21 years of age, and, June 10, 1858, he was united in marriage with Sarah J. Stump, who was born Aug. 24, 1837. To this union there were born seven children - Alfred, born April 10, 1859 ; Charles E., Dec. 10, 1861 ; Clara J., Oct. 7, 1864 ; Mary E., June 13, 1867 ; William W., Oct. 4, 1870 ; John C, Oct. 15, 1873, and Stella M., Aug. 23, 1879. When Mr. Swigart arrived at his majority, he purchased a farm in Bath Township, where he remained six 3'ears, farming during the summer and teaching school during the winter. In the spring of 1864, he came to Copley Township, and has remained in different localities ever since. Mr. Swigart is a Democrat in politics, and an earnest advocate of the advancement of education. He and wife are members of the Reformed Church at Copley Center.

CHARLES TAYLOR, farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Feb. 27, 1834. He is a son of Theodore and Matilda (Hoyt) Taylor, who were parents of thirteen children, of whom the following only are living: Daniel, Charles, Ophelia, Joseph and Ellen. The fathei', Theodore, was born in Connecticut, in 1801. In 1818, in company' with his parents, he came to Norton Township, and two years after their arrival his father died. In 1827, he was married to Miss Hoyt, and soon after this event moved to Copley, where they remained until their respective deaths. The father died Aug. 11, 1862, and the mother Dec. 23, 1880. Charles Taylor remained with his parents, assisting them on the farm, until 20 years of age. In October, 1855, he was united in marriage with Sophronia Cook, daughter of Edmund Cook, after which he removed to St. Joseph Co., Mich. He remained here about a year and then returned to Cople}-, where he has ever since made his home. To

Mr. Taylor's union there was born the following family : Charles M., Emma, Lewis C, Fietta and Mary. He has a nice home, on part of Lots 27 and 34. He is an intelligent gentleman, and a Republican in politics.

PETER WEEKS (deceased), was born in Gilmantou, N. H., Jan. 29, 1793. He was one in the following famil}- born to John and Hannah (Mood}') Weeks - Levitt, Peter, Abigail, Dorothea, Mood}', Celestia, Matthias and Mary, the 3'oungest being the onl}' surviving member of the family. Peter remained with his parents at the place of his birth until about the age of 25, and then, in compan}' with Abel Bennett, moved westward, locating in Wadsworth, Medina Co., Ohio. They were among the earliest settlers of that neighborhood, and coming as they did, with their knowledge of the carpenter ancl joiner business, they proved a valuable addition to the settlement. Two years after his arrival in Wadsworth, Mr. Weeks' two brothers, Levitt and Mood}', arrived, and the three brothers then formed a partnership in the carpentering business, the firm taking the name of Weeks Bros., and this firm erected nearly all the buildings of Wadsworth prior to 1832. In November, 1821, Peter Weeks and Alathea Taylor w-ere united in marriage. This lady died, and his second wife was Catharine Francisco, daughter of Henry Francisco, and by her had three children, as follows - Alathea, born Nov. 1, 1863, died in infancy ; Martha L., June 1, 1866, died June 16, 1878. and Charles P., born Sept. 1, 1870. Besides his own family, Mr. Weeks reared three of Levitt's children, who were left motherless when quite small, and two of Moody's children, who were left orphans in childhood. Mr. AYeeks came to Copley Township in 1832, locating on Lot No. 23. He was a hard-working, industrious man. He was kind and sympathetic in his family duties, and always gentlemanly and courteous in his intercourse with neighbors. He early in life identified himself with the Disciples" Church, and. in his religious duties, was always prompt. He came to Ohio with no property, but by honest and upright dealings left 500 acres of excellent land at "his death. In 1872, he commenced suffering with heart disease, which finally terminated in his death Nov. 2, 1873. On his 80th birthday, friends to the number of one hundred gathered in to celebrate the event, and, in his latter hours, Mr. Weeks recalled this scene with a happy heart to think he had so many friends who were so much interested in his welfare. But thus it is, one by one the old landmarks are fast fading awa}-, but the hope of the present generation is to record the events of these old pioneers that in years to come their names and deeds will not be forgotten, but treasured up, and, in after years, prove an honor to their families.

WILLIAM WAGGONER, farmer; P. 0. Copley Center; was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1829, and is one of the following family born to William and Catharine (Spahr) Waggoner : Andrew (dead), John (dead), Christina (dead), Anna, Almira, Peter (dead), and Amanda and Matilda, twins (dead). In 1835, our subject and parents came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and their first settlement was on Pigeon Creek. They remained here in a log cabin one year and then removed to Lot 38, about a mile south of the Center. Mr. Waggoner has at different times served in the capacity of stone-mason, but at the time of his second removal in Copiej- Township, up to the time of his death, his chosen occupation was coopering. Our subject lived with his parents until he was 20 years of age, and then went to Akron and learned the bricklayer's trade, which he has followed to a considerable extent since during the summer seasons and teaching school during the winter. In April, 1857, he married Ann B. Stearn, and he and wife went to Iowa, where they remained seven years, he working at his trade. In 18G4, they returned to Copley Township, where our subject has made his home ever since. Mrs. Waggoner died Nov. 15, 1863. In December, 1863, he enlisted his services in his country's behalf, and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Franklin, Nashville and many others. At the close of the war he went to Akron to work at his trade until he married Lydia A. Randolph. This event took place March 4, 1869. They then moved to Copley. Mr. Waggoner owns 96 acres of land ; is a Republican in politics, and is highly esteemed by those who know him.

, JOHN WYLIE, farmer; P. 0. x\kron ; was born in Washington Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1809, and is the only child of John and Sarah (Hewitt) Wylie. When 3 5'ears of age, John's parents died and he then went to live in Stark Co., Ohio, with his uncle, Henry Everhard, who was appointed his guardian. His uncle was the owner of a mill, and young Wylie was reared to the milling trade ; he received a good common-school education, and when he became of age, commenced milling, which business he followed many 3'ears afterward. In September, 1833, he married Ruemma Gaff, daughter of James Gaff, and l)y her had six children - Amanda, died in infancy ; Sarah J. ; Elizabeth, died in childhood ; Paul, dead ; Theron G. and Minerva, xifter his marriage, Mr. Wylie carried on the milling business in Springfield and Coventry Townships, in Summit Co., Ohio,* until 1855. He then discontinued milling and removed to Lot 16, in Copley Township, same county, and has made that his home ever since. His son Paul served with distinction in the late war as Color Bearer in Company H, 104th 0. V. I. He served three years and was in a number of engagements. Mrs. Wj'lie died April 14, 1859 ; Mr. Wylie's second wife is Jane A3^ers, widow of Orin H. Ayers, who had one son, Mervin, by Mr. Ayers. This son was one of the brave bo3's in the 6th Ohio Battery that gave such efficient service. He finally died of disease at Chattanooga Tenn. Mr. W^die is a stanch Republican in his political views, and is an honorable, upright man in ever}- respect.

GEORGE W. WISE (deceased). A native of Summit County, and a prominent and influential citizen of Wadsworth, Medina Count}-, for many years ; born in Green Township November 17, 1828, and died December 28, 1879. He moved to Medina County when a young man, and purchased a farm near Wadsworth ; was also engaged in business at that place. He erected a number of buildings in the village, among which were the schoolhouse and Odd Fellows' Block. He served as Township Trustee, was chosen to other minor offices, and elected Commissioner of Medina County ; was connected with various societies, among which were the Masons, Odd Fellows, Good Templars and Knights of Honor. In April, 1871, he moved to Michigan with his family, and located in Isabella Co., being one of the pioneer settlers of Wise Township, which was named in his honor. He served there as Justice of the Peace and Tax Collector ; was engaged in the lumber business and kept a store. For about twenty years, he was a partner with E. G. Loomis, both at Wadsworth and in Michigan. Mr. Wise was married, June 1, 1861, to