Twinsburg Township (part 33 of 38)

John F. (deceased) and Joel William. He owns 184 acres of valuable and well-improved land, and in addition considerable town property. He has been a life-long Democrat, and an admirer of Democratic principles.

in 1831, he bought a farm east of the center of Tallmadge, where he lived until he removed to the present farm. Oct. 27. 1831, he was united in marriage to Hsther. daughter of Maj. John Treat, of Tallmadge. who still lives to share his happiness; from that marriage there have been six children. four of whom are living. viz.. Sidney C.. Sylvester E.. Francis N. and Clark B. Mr. Barnes united with the M. E. Chureh fifty-six years ago. and is one of its most proficient members: Mrs. Barnes is a member of the Congregational Church. uniting with the same when a girl.

J. E. BALDWIN. carriage manufacturer. Tallmadge ; is a son of John and Mary Baldwin ; they were natives of Milford. Conn.: Mr. John Baldwin, while young, was apprenticed to a carriage-maker in New Haven, Conn., working fora Mr. James Brewster, who built tue first carriages in the United States; after serving his apprenticeship, he soon after began business for himself. which he carried on for twentyfive years; he died in 1867: his widow survived him and still lives in Milford. There were ten children in their tamily, the subject being the oldest. J. E. was born in Milford, Conn, Oct. 24. 1827; he attended school until he was 17 years of age, when he entered his father's factory to learn the trade of a carriagemaker; after working in his father's shop for four years. he went to New Haven, where he worked for one year in order to get a thorough understanding of his trade; he came to Tallinadge in 1848, and worked for Oviatt &

Sperry for ten years as a wheelwright ; he then contracted to furnish wheels for their work, and furnished, while in connection with them, 1.950 sets of wheels ; in 1859, he engaged in business for himself on the northeast corner of the publie square in Tallmadge, where he carried on business extensively, at one time employing thirty men ; his works were destroyed by fire soon afterward, from which he suffered a loss of $3,000 ; he rebuilt, and carried on business

Jarius returned for his family. leaving his brother to build a log house and care for the crops. On the 25th day of August, with his family. consisting of his wife and seven children. together with the wife of Augustus and Dan Saxton. Jr., left with two yoke of oxen and a wagon for their new home on the Western Reserve. On the road they were attacked with dysentery. resulting in the death of two of the children, a boy of 5 years, in Oneida Co.. and one of 3 years. in Livingston Co.. N. Y. On the 3d-of October, they arrived in Tallmadge. Jan. 21. 1820. the family moved into their

~ newly constructed log house. which was without fire-place or chimney. Thus. at the age of 15. was C. C. Bronson brought face to face with the stern realities of pioneer life. Their lot had been cast in the midst of a dense forest. out of which they had undertaken the task of making a home. But with that sturdy will possessed by most of pioneers. they pressed forward, and, in time, became surrounded with and mother lived to enjoy the fruits of their toil. The former died April 7, 1857, and the latter April 7. 1863. each at the age of 78 The farm which Mr. Bronson assisted his father to carve from the forest has been his

JOHN CHAPMAN (deceased); was born in Cornwall, Eng., in the year 1812. He lived at home until he was 19 years of age, when he came to America, settling in Oswego, N. Y. He had worked in a flouring-mill before leaving home, and had a good knowledge of his trade. He was engaged in one of the mills in Oswego, where he remained until 1832. He then came to Akron for the purpose of putting the stone mill in operation which was being built. The owners not being prepared, he went to Middlebury and worked for McNorton & Noble, where | for about a year. In 1833, he went to Rochester and worked at his trade for about a year. He returned to Akron and took charge of the stone mill, where he remained for a short time. He was a practical mechanic and miller, and many of the early mills built in Summit Co. were erected under his supervision. He purchased a farm adjoining Akron, where he lived several years, then bought the farm his widow now lives on. In 1857, he married Phebe Budd, daughter of Solomon Budd, of Akron. who bore him four children - John L., Nellie, Caroline and Cora. Mr. Chapman died in April, 1881, after a short illness, at the age of 69 years. He was respected by all who knew him for his integrity and gentlemanly qualities. the farming on the farm where Mr. Chapman had made many improvements.

H. S. CARTER. retired merchant, Tallmadge; is a son of Adoniram and Arilla (Sackett) Carter. They were natives of Litchfield Co.. Conn., where Adoniram, the father, was engaged in farming. He was connected with the company who had the contract to dig the race from Cuyahoga Falls to Akron. He furnished part of the capital, and sent his son. H. S., to look after his interests. He never moved from his home in Connecticut, and died in 1842, while on a visit to some friends living in Illinois. After his death. his widow came came to Tallmadge, where she died in 1848. H. S. Carter, the subject of our sketch. was is now a practicing physician at Grand Crossing, [1]. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain are devout members of the Congregational Church of Tallmadge.

This partnership continued until 1846. He then took in as partners ©. and B. D. Wright, with whom he continued in business until 1872. He owns considerable real estate, including a small farm.

at home; H. H., studying music in Leipzig, Germany; Starr V. V. and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Carter are members of the Congregational Church. In 1846, was appointed Postmaster at Tallmadge, holding the office until 1872. JAMES CHAMBERLAIN. farmer; P. O. Tallmadge ; is a son of Luther and Caroline (Davenport) Chamberlain, who were natives of Litchfield Co.. Conn. The father was a car-

In 1811, he came to Ohio, settling in Tallmadge, where he settled on a farm After remaining there two years, he purchased a farm east of the center, and worked at his trade in connection with farming. He was called out in the war of 1812, but, owing to ill health. was at the ripe age of 89 years; his wife died in 1839, at the age of 57 years. Our subject was born in Tallmadge, May 10, 1817. He remained at home until he 4s of age, and then | worked his father's farm, which he inherited and lived on until 1867. acres of well-improved land, where he now resides. In 1844, he was married to Harriet where he lived until 1811. when he came to Ohio, settling in Tallmadge Township. He was a tanner and shoemaker by trade, and worked for several years at the same. Upon his arrival in Tallmadge, he purchased a farm in the southeast corner of the township, where he lived until he died. He was in the war of 1812, for a short time. and died Dec. 14. 1853. Our subject was born in Tallmadge. May 1. 1818. His childhood was spent on the farm. obtaining his education in the schools of his neighborhood. At the age of 21. he began farming the homestead, which he afterward purchased, where he lived until 1870 ; he then sold it and purchased the farm he now occu- land. Oct. 21, 1840, he was united in marriage to Cynthia N. Clark, daughter of William L. From that marriage there were three children, as follows: Elmer P.. Charles Clark and Lois N.. wife of Park Jolnston, of Akron. Elmer was a graduate of the Western Reserve College, of the class of 1865. and was employed as Principal of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, at Little Rock. Ark., where he remained for seven years. He was considered one of the most successful teachers in the country. After remaining there for seven years, he took a trip across the plains for his health, but received no benefit therefrom, and

Charles, the younger son, was a graduate of the Western Reserve College, studied medicine and attended lectures at the Starling Medical College. He enlisted in a company attatched to the 60th O. V. I. He was with Grant until the close of the war, being wounded in the battle of Petersburg, and was offered a discharge. but would not accept it. He returned home. and after three months again joined his company. After his return at the close of the war. he lived at home until his death, which occurred May 10, 1871, at the age of 24 years.

NEWTON DUNBAR, farmer; P. O. Tall- | madge; was born in Springfield Township. | Summit Co., Nov. 10, 1853. His parents, John and Fanny (Hostler) Dunbar, were natives of Summit Co., and lived there several years. John Dunbar was a plasterer by trade, and worked at the same until 1856, when he engaged in the stock business, in lowa. He was very successful, and was considered a thorough stockman. He removed to Springfield, where he died in 1859; Mrs. Dunbar died in 1856. Our subject's early life was spent on the farm and attending the schools of his neighborhood. At the time of his father's death, he being then but 6 years old. he went to live with Sherman Pettibone (whose sketch appears in this work). where he remained on the farm until 1877. In

1877. he was married to Mary E. Pero. daughter of Jasper and Elizabeth Pero. of Tallmadge. From that marriage there have been two children. one of whom is living. Although a young man. Mr. Dunbar has accumulated considerable property. Upon the death of Mrs. Dunbar's

; Charlotte A. Wolcott, daughter of Guy and Annis Walcott, of Connecticut, formerly. From that marriage there were three children, as follows : Wilbur W., associated with his father in business ; Annis E. and Harriet W.. both at home. Mr. and Mrs. Fenn are devout members of the Congregational Church. of Tallmadge : the two oldest children are members also.

T. H. FENTON, pipe and stoneware manufacturer ; Tallmadge ; was born in Mogadore Oct. 22, 1847. His early life was spent in at- At the age of 18. he began learning the potter's trade After work-

DR. D. FE. FENN. dentist and farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge : is the eldest of a family of twelve children born to Wyllys and Hannah (Root) Fein. They were natives of Connecticut. The father was from Milford. and came to Ohio in 1819. settling in Tallmadge: he was a carpenter. and worked at his trade for several years after his arrival. He buiit many buildings in the sixth Ward of Akron. In 1838. he bought a farm. and settled on the same. where he lived until he died. his death occurring in 1880, at the age of 73 years. Hannah (Root) Fenn was a native of ee Conn.: she died in 1870, nt the age of 62 years. Dr. D. E. Fenn, the subject of this sketch. was born in Tailmadge March 16.1828. His eariy life was spent at home. where he lived until he was 54 years of age. He obtained his education in the schools of his neighborhood. In 1852. he purchased the furm he still occupies. In 1861. be begun the study of dentistry. He was an apprentice but a short time. ..hen he opened an office. and has since been engazed in the profession. He is a skillful workman. and las gained a reputution which is a credit to any one. He owns 215 acres of well-improved land well stocked with cattle and horses of excellent pedigree. Oct. 12. 1851. he was united in -marriage the works he now manages. in company with H. H. Stahl. At the close of one year. he purchased Mr. Stahl's interest. and conducted the business alone until 1876, when he took in as partner his brother, Curtis Fenton. who is still connected with him. The shop's capacity is about 6,000 gallons per week. and about 150.000 pipes. In 1870. he was united in marriage to Mary Stahl, daughter of A. M. and

His brother Curtis married Katie. daughter of Dr. James Ferguson. of Mogadore C. GUISE. farmer: P. O. Munroe Falls: is ason of Elias and Christiana (Marsh) (Cruise. and was born in Manchester. Summit Co.. Ohio. Jan. 28. 1849: he attended the sehools in his native town until 1865. when he entered the grammar school at Akron. and. one year later. the high school of the same city. where he remained for twelve consecutive terms. After completing his edueation. he returned to his father's farm and remained one year. In January. 1871. he was united in marriage to Viana. daughter of Samuel Thornton. of Akron. Ohio. and from whom he received 117 acres of wellimproved land. There are two children from that marriage - Nellie Bell and Newton H. Elias Guise. the father of our subject. was bora in Snyder Co.. Penn., where he lived until 1835. He learned the tailors trade while young. and upon his arrival in Summit County in 1835. he opened a shop in East Liberty and one at Jobnston's Corners. and conducted the business successfully until 1845. He then disposed of if and settled on a small farm tu Franklin Township. where he lived five years. He then moved on his father-in-law farm and remained nine years, and. in 1805, purchase.

and settled on 65 acres of land, where he still resides. There were five children in his family,. two of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Guise are members of the Evangelical Church of Akron, Ohio.

ALVAN A. HINE, farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge ; son of William and Phila (Root) Hine, whose | sketch appears in this work, was born in Tall- ' madge in September, 1831. His youth was | spent on his father's farm. He obtained his education in the common schools, and the | academy at Tallmadge. After leaving school he returned to the farm, where he lived until he | was 22 years old. In 1853, he went to Knox | Co., IIL, and engaged in the clothing business , in company with Mr. Atwood. They were engaged in business for eighteen months, when he . returned to Portage Co., and lived there but a | short time. He then removed to Mogadore, | where he remained one year, and while there he | _ was engaged by J. Welsh as clerk in a general | _ store. In 1859, he removed on his father's | ' farm where he has since resided. In 1852, he | was married to Sarah J., daughter of Philo At- . wood, of Springfield Township. From that mar- _yviage there has been five children - Elton, | Arthur, Frank, Leora and William. Mr. and : Mrs. Hine are members of the Congregational Church.

WILLIAM HINKE, farmer; P. O. Tallmadge. This gentleman was born in New Haven Co., Conn., his birth occurring July 22,1801. He _ lived at home until he was 9 years old, and , then went to work for a farmer in the neighbor- | hood, where he remained five years, and then | returned home where, for-about two years, he | attended school during the winter season, and | worked on the farm in the summer. In 1820, his father's family came to Ohio, and with them | came our subject, who worked for his father until 1823. when he began clearing a piece of land of 50 acres, a part of the farm he now lives | on. He now owns about 235 acres of well- | improved land. Dec. 24, 1823, he was united | in marriage to Melia Root, who was a native of _ Waterbury, Conn. From that marriage there _ wer 'hree children - William E., of Livingston | Co.,Tll.; Alvin A., of Tallmadge ; and Melia A., , wife of T. F. Metlin, of Akron. Dec. 24, 1873, Mr. and Mrs. Hine celebrated the fiftieth anni- |

_ versary of their wedded life ; about seventy of | their friends assembled at the home of: Mr. | _ Hine, where they showed the love and esteem | they cherished for the pioneer couple. Jan. 25, 1881, Mrs. Hine departed this life at the age of 75 years. She was a Christian lady, a kind mother, and a loving wife. Mr. and Mrs. Hine were members of the Congregational Church. DANIEL HINE, farmer; P. O. Tallmadge ; was born in New Haven Co., Conn, May 23, 1806. At the age of 14 years his parents came to Ohio, settling in Tallmadge, Daniel assisting in clearing and working the farm until he was 27 years of age, when he purchased a piece | of new land, which he cleared and occupied © until 1837 ; then selling his farm, he went to Kentucky, where he remained the winter of | 1838-39 ; when he returned to Tallmadge and | settled on the farm he now occupies. Soon , after he settled, he started a vineyard, carrying | on the same successfully for several years. In | 1830, he was married to Sally Caruthers, of | Tallmadge, with whom he lived happily until 1869, when she died, at the age of 62 years. , He married for his second wife, Sarah, widow of Caleb S. Clevis, of Yarmouth, Me. Mr. and Mrs. Hine are members of the Congregational Church, of Tallmadge. In politics, he is a Republican, and has always been identified with that party. He served as Coroner, and was appointed Deputy Sheriff. His father.

Conn., where he was engaged in farming. In 1820, he came to Ohio, settling on a farm in Tallmadge ; he lived on the farm up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1856, at the age of 81 years. Mrs. Abraham Hine was born in Hartford Co., Conn., and lived until 1864; she was 88 years of age.

MICHAEL HAWK, farmer; P. O. Middle- | bury ; son of Philip and Margaret Hawk. They were natives of Germany, where they were en- In 1839, they came to Ohio, settling in Portage Co., on a farm; they lived | on the farm up to the time of their death. The father died in 1862; the mother, in 1874. There were five children in the family, our subject being the youngest who was born in Germany, Sept. 27, 1835, and came to Portage Co., Ohio, with his parents, in 1839. At the age of 21 years he began farming, first working the homestead. In 1870, he bought the farm he now liveson. He began life a poor boy. but, by industry and economy, has accumulated a nice property, owning 144 acres of well-improved | land in the southern part of the township. He

C. A. JOHNSTON, farmer; P. O. Tallmadge; son of William and Elizabeth Johnston, whose sketch appears in this work. The subject was born in Green Township, Summit Co., July 16, 1842. His early life was spent entered Mt. Union College, when he remained three years. After leaving college, he engaged in the oil business, in Pennsylvania and Medina Co.. where he conducted business successfully for two years. He then engaged in the coal business, in company with W. G. Jolnston, which they carried on for six years. He then carried on the milling business, in the State mill, for one year. In 1876, he bought the in February, 1811. He obtained his education in the common district schools, and. at an early age. was apprenticed to the tanner's trade. at

In 1833. he came to Summit County, settling in Northfield Township on a farm of unimproved land, and by hard work and economy, accumn- In 1836. he was appointed Deputy County Surveyor. He remained on the farm until about 1860. when he was elected Clerk of the county. After serving

115th O. V. L. of which he was made Captain. serving his country three years; at the close of the war. he returned home and again engaged in farming. In 1870, he was re-elected County Clerk. holding the oftice for three years, and, at elected Clerk of the city of Akron, serving three years. In 1877, he purchased 12 acres of land adjoining Tallmadge Center, upon which he has made some very fine improvements. In 1835, he was united in marriage to Eliza Chapin, daughter, of A. Chapin, of Northfield. From that marriage there were six children, two of whom are living - Nathan A., of Akron, and E. A., wife of W. B. Marsh, of Tallmadge. In September, 1879, his wife died at the age of 68 years. In October, 1880, he married Mrs. M. V. Walton, widow of Dr. L. C. Walton, of Tallmadge. Mr. and Mrs. Means are members of the Congregational Church of Tallmadge.

C. B. MAURER, barrel manufacturer, Tallmadge ; isason of John J. and Sophia Maurer, who were natives of Prussia; they came to Rochester, N. Y.,in 1833. John J. was a barrelmaker, and worked at his trade previous to | his coming to Rochester, where he was one of' | the largest manufacturers, doing business there for several years. He died from the effects of a wound caused by the explosion of a sky rocket, while celebrating the day the Atlantic cable was first laid. After his death, his oldest son carried on the business.

1864, he went to California and worked at his | trade for about one year, when he returned - home, where he remained but a short time. | when he went to Sandusky, Ohio, and thence - to Dayton, where he was engaged as leader of | an orchestra in a concert troupe. He traveled about six months, when he abandoned the troupe and came to Akron. where he has since been engaged in business, at first working at his trade. In 1868. he built a factory which has since been enlarged. He employs about fifty men and manufactures about 180,000 barrels per year. In 1873, he. in company with Commins & Allen. built a large stave factory in Union City, Penn. In 1870. he was married to Miss Mary A. Dunnigan, of Akron, Ohio, who bore him four children. He purchased the property known as the Francis H. Upson property, in 1880. where he still lives. By his industry and economy, he has accumulated considerable property.

bury ; are the daughters of Aaron and Sarah (Isbell) Morriss. Mr. Morriss was a native of Winstead, Conn., where he lived until he reached manhood, in the meantime learning the carpenter's trade, and, at the age of 21, left home. and in company with Peter Hepburn went to (reorgia.

built in the vicinity in which he lived. After an absence of thirteen years, he returned to New Haven, Conn.. where he married Sarah Isbell, widew of Capt. Fregitt Coggeshall. From that marriage. there were two daughters - America and Corene. Atter his marriage. he

L. B. PIERCE. nursery-man and florist; P.O. Tallmadge ; is a son of Nathaniel and Minerva (Sanford) Pierce, whose father was a native of Litchfield Co.. Conn., and came to Ohio in 183 The mother was born near Burlington. Vt. Our subject was born in Tallmadge Township, April 30, 1240. He lived at home until he was 20 years of age. He received his education in the common schools and the academy at Tallmadge, and, when 18 years of age. was prepared to enter After completing his education, he returned to the farm, and there remained until 1864, when he enlisted in Co. D, 164th O. N. G. At the close of the war, he returned home, and. in 1866, purchased 40 acres of the old homestead. and began improving it. He soon after turned his attention to fruit growing and nursery business, and has been engaged in the same pursuit up to the present time. For years, he had been carefully reading works on landscape gardening, and, in 1880, he put his knowledge on the subject 'into practical use. He is considered a proficient landscape gardener, and, in 1881, opened an office in Cleveland, where he still visits. In 1873, he was married to Miss KE. M. Bradley, of Kent. From that marriage, there is one child. In 1857, he united with the Congregational Church at Tallmadge.

John and Susan Gareleart. who were natives of Pennsylvania, and settled in Middlebury in 1836. The subject's father was a stonemason by trade, and worked at the same for several years. He moved to Portage Co.. remained there a short time. then moved to Indisna, where le died. Our subject lived at home until 1849. when she married| Jasper Pero. who was a native of France. und came to Obio in 1832. settling in Springfield Township. where he was engaged in farming. He learned the potter's trade and worked at the same for several years in connection with farming. Br his industry and economy he accumulated cousiderable money. and with it purchased a farm in Portage Co.. which he afterward exchanged for the one now owned by Newton Dunbar. where distressing circumstances. He was a great lover of horses. an'l every opportunity afforded him le would be found around them. Mareh 16. 1877. while working about them. was kicked and instantly killed by one of his horses. He was the father of two children - Mary E.. wite of Newton Dunbar. and Flors. wife of Daniel Beal. both of Tallmadge.

HERBERT A. PECK, farmer; P.O. Tallmadge; is a son of Anthony and Harriet (Clark) Peck. who were natives of Milford. Conn., and came to Summit County in 1822. settling on a farm of 200 acres in Tallmadge Township. where he lived until he died. His death occurred in 1845. His widow survives him, and lives with her son Herbert. The subject of this sketch was born in Tallmadge Township Novy. 13, 1842. His childhood was spent on his father's farm. He attended tue schools of his neighborhood and the academy at Tallmadge, where he procured a good education. He then turned his attention to farming. which business he is still engaged in. He owns 310 acres of valuable land. situated in the southern part of the township. He has always been identified with the Republican party, and has been Treasurer of the Summit County Agricultural Association for several years.

SHERMAN PETTIBONE, farmer; P. 0. Middlebury ; is a son of Norman and Amelia Wetmore Pettibone. They Connecticut. where they were engaged in farming. Norman died in 1814. at the age of 45 years. His widow married for her second huswere natives of two from the latter. 1860, at the age of 84 years. Our subject was born in Burlington, Conn.,in 1809. His childhood was spent on the farm and attending the schools of his neighborhood and the academy at Burlington. After leaving school. he worked on a farm, and. at the age of 18, was employed by a New York merchant as clerk. for whom he worked two years. In 1830, he was employed by Jerome & Darrow. clock manufacturers. of Bristol, Conn., as salesman. traveling for that firm five years through the Southern States. In 1835, he came to Ohio, settling in Tallmadge Township. where he has since resided. He owns 150 acres of valuable land, situated in the southern part of the township. May 20, 1835. he was united in marriage to Sarah B. Lambert, who was born in Orange, New Haven Co.. Conn. From their union there were three children. as follows: Fanny E., widow of Philo Wright, of Detroit. Mich ; Sarah V.. deceased. and Sherman B.. who is associated with his father on the farm. He is a member of the Congregational Church of Tallmadge. Mr. Pettibone is a stanch Republican.

J. B. RICHARDSON, farmer; P. O. Tallmadge: was born in Tallmadge April 5. 1334. His chiidhood was spent at home on the farm, his education being obtained in the common schools and the Academy or Tallmadge. 'When 21 years of age he began life for himself. first working for bis father on the farm. In 1856. ne went to Lowa and Illinois. where he remained for a short time, but returned in 1858 and purehased the farm he now occupies, S() acres of well-improved land. In 1860. he was united in marriaze to Miss Frances Evans. daughter oft D. N. Evans. of Portage Co. The subject's futher. E. Richardson. was born in Middlebury. Conn. In 1799. he tived at home on the farm until 1317. when he started across the country on foot. arriving in Tallmadge Township. where he worked at chopping for one year. Before leaving home he promised his parents to return in one year: he did so. walking the whole «istance. He returned to Tallmadge and worked for Squire Whittlesey for two years. he then settled on 30 acres of land. where he remained the greater part of his life. In 1822. he was married to Elizabeth Porter, who was from

Waterbury, Conn. From that marriage there were three children - Mary, wife of S. H. Cooley, of Oneida, Ill.; Charles P. and J. B. Mrs. Richardson died in 1858, at the age of 55 years. In 1862, J. B., our subject, married

GEORGE RIPLEY, farmer; P. O. Middlebury; is ason of William and Elizabeth Ripley, of Yorkshire, England, and was born in Yorkshire in September. 1822. His father died when he was young, and he was obliged to work in a mine, serving until he was 21 years of age as an apprentice, for which he received his board and clothes. In 1850, he came to Ohio. settling in Clinton, where he worked a short time. He then removed to Coventry Township, where he worked for about two years. In 1852. he operated a coal bank, which he was engaged in for ten years, meeting with good success. In 1861, he purchased the farm he now lives on. consisting of 160 acres of well-improved land. In 1844, he was married to Martha Marsden. who was a native of Yorkshire, England. From that marriage there were eight children. four of whom are living, viz.: William, Charles. John and Eli. Mr. Ripley is a stalwart Republican, and by his industry and economy, has, from a poor boy, become a wealthy man.

C, A. SACKETT, farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge ; is the seventh of a family of nine children born to Clark and Laura M. (Akin) Sackett. his birth occurring May 15. 1837, in Tallmadge Township. His father was a native of Warren. Conn. He remained at home until he was 21 years old. working on the farm and in his father's distillery. In 1814, he left home for the purpose of making a new home in the West ; he made the journey on toot. and, after a wearisome tramp, reached Tallmadge, and bought the farm now owned and occupied by our subject. He lived on this farm until a few years before he died. He united with the Congregational Church, at Tallmadge. while young, and was a dexout and faithful member, and was also Deacon of the above-named Church for several years. He was twice married ; first to Cynthia Preston. who lived but about six weeks after their marriage. He married for his second wife. Laura M. Akin, who bore him nine children. She was a Christian lady. and by ber death the Congregational Church lost a proficient member. She died March 30, 1846. Mr. Sackett died May 14, 1862. Our subject's early life was spent on the farm, and he obtained his education in the common schools and the Academy of Tallmadge. After completing his education, he returned to the farm, where he remained until 1864, when he enlisted in Co. B, 164th O. N. G. He was gone but about 100 days, and upon being released, he returned to the farm, where he has since lived. At the time of his father's death, he purchased the farm where he now resides. In 1861, June 25, he was married to Catharine Ashman, daughter of Russell and Marcia Ashman, of Tallmadge.

B. W. SKINNER, farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge ; is a son of Solomon and Caroline (Waldo) | Skinner, who were natives of Hartford. Conn. At the age of 18, the father of our subject enlisted in the war of 1812, and served his country in such a manner as becomes a true soldier. |

Soon after the war he came to Ohio. and, set- | tling in Bath Township, he bought a farm of unimproved land, and, after many months of wearisome labor, he converted it into a pleasant home. He remained there until 1860, when he removed to Milan, Ohio, and there he died July 22, 1880, at the advanced age of 91 years. The subject of this sketch was born in Bath Township, April 6, 1835, his youth being spent on the farm, where he obtained his education in the common schools of his neighborhood. He worked on the farm until he was 18 years of age, and then came to Tallmadge for several years, at the expiration of which time he had accumulated considerable money ; he then rented a farm, and soon after bought 33 acres of land, where he now resides, now increased to 97 acres. In 1864. he enlisted in Co. D., 164th O. N. G. At the close of the war, he returned to the farm, and has remained there ever since. In 1856, he was married to Laura Dickinson, of Northampton Township, who bore him five children, as follows - Laura E., Carlton B., Olive A., Lucy R. and Minnie M. Rey. O. 8. Skinner, brother of our subject, was a young man of bright prospects. He was much attached to him, and by his death the Church lost a proficient and active worker. WILLARD SPERRY, sstock-dealer and farmer; P. O. Tallmadge; is a son of Adna and Julia (Wilcox) Sperry. The father of our same successfully up to the time of his death. Our subject was born in Tallmadge Township. Oct. 4, 1851. he was 14 years of age. He then went to live with his uncle, Dr. Sperry, of Tallmadge. with whom he lived until he was 20 years of age, when he went to Colorado and remained one year. He then returned to Pennsylvania, remaining there for some time. While there. he acted as superintendent of a large lumber establishment. In 1877. he settled on the farm he now lives on. He has been engaged in the stock business extensively. In 1874. he was married to Flora A., daughter of Weems Caruthers. of Tallmadge Township.

J. S. STROMAN. farmer; P. O. Munroe Fal's ; is a son of Henry and Catharine (Stine) Stroman ; was born in Springfield Township. Summit Co., July 30, 1845. His youth was spent on the farm of his father. obtaining his education in the meantime in the schools of his neighborhood. In 1876, he settled on a farm of 117 acres of valuable land in the northeast corner of the township, where he has since resided. In 1872, he was united in marriage to Maggie. daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellis, of Thomastown, formerly of Wales. From Mr. Stroman's marriage, there has been one child.

at home until he was 25 years of age, when he settled on a farm; he then worked at day's work for about three years. In 1850. he bought and settled on a farm of 40 acres. which he increased to 160. He has been an industrious man, and for his industry he has been rewarded. He is now a well-to-do farmer. There have been born two children in his family, J. P. and W. H.

Tallmadge ; was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, May 9, 1847, his parents, A. M. and Laura Stahl, being natives of Ohio, the father of Columbiana Co., and the mother of Trumbull Co.

The father of our subject was a farmer, and conducted the business successfully. In 1880, he removed to. Ashtabula Co., where he still resides. His wife died in 1852, at the age of 35 years. Our subject's early life was spent on his father's farm and in attending the

' schools of the neighborhood. At the age of 15, , he enlisted in Co. M, 2d Heavy Artillery, serving until the close of the war. At the close of the war, he returned to Ashtabula Co.. and at-

This company lasted about two and a half years. He then worked as journeyman for about one and a half years, and. in 1870. he, in company with T. H. Fenton, began the manufacture of stoneware in Tallmadge, they making many improvements, and carrying on the business successfully for about one year. In 1876. he pur- made many improvements. has now one of the best shops in town. In 1869, he was married to Laura Hale. daughter of A. M. Hale. of Springtield, whose sketch appears in this work. From that marriage there has been one child - Howard Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Stahl are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of

IRA P. SPERRY. sewer-pipe manufacturer. is a son of Lyman and Lydia (Peck) Sperry. the father being a native of New Haven Co., Conn. where he was engaged in farming. In 1819, he came to Tallmadge Township. settling on a farm in the northeastern part of the township. where he lived until he died. his death occurring in 1858. aged S86 years. Mrs. Sperry died in 1836, at the age of 52 years. Our subject was born in Waterbury, Conn.. in the year 1818. He came to Ohio with his parents in 1819. and lived on his father's farm until he was 14 years of age, when he was apprenticed to a blacksmith to learn the trade, serving three and one-half years; he then learned the carriage-ironing trade. which occupied three years; he worked at the latter for one year. At the age of 21. attended school at Cuyahoga Falls for about one year. Then engaged with Wiiliam C. Oviatt, of Tallmadge, as a carriage-ironer, working for him for two years. In 1844. he purchased an interest in the works of William C. Oviatt, of Tallmadge, where they did a successful business. Their work was in use in every section of the State and many in Cincinnati for fourteen years, where they did business to the amount of $300,000, but sold his interest in 1871. In 1870, he engaged in sewer-pipe manufacturing, in company with S. J. Ritchie and Dr. Sperry, of Tallmadge. They did an extensive business until 1879, when their shops were destroyed by fire, which proved disastrous to the village of Tallmadge. The works were valued at $150,000, and were the best of the kind in the State. Sept. 27, 1841. he was united in marriage to Clarissa

Co.. and from that marriage, they had six children, four of whom are living ; their names are as follows: Willis C., George P., Francis L. and Henry B. The first named is a practicing physician in York Co.. Neb. Mr. Sperry is a stalwart in the Republican party. In 1858, was elected by the Free-Soil party as their Representative in the Ohio Legislature.

JESSE SPRAGUE, farmer; P. O. Middlebury : is the eighth of a family of eleven children born to Jonathan and Sarah Sprague; they were natives of Sharon, Conn., where they were engaged in farming : ner and currier by trade, but worked very little at it, learning the shoemaker's trade, which he - followed for several years ; in 1805, he came to - Ohio, first stopping in Canfield, Mahoning To., ' township. Mr. Sprague died in 1837, at the aye of 70, bis widow dying in 1843 at the age of 64. Our subject was born in Tallmadge, Oct. 13. 1809, and lived at home until he was 21 years of age; he then took charge of the

DENNIS TREAT, farmer; P. O. Tallmadge ; son of Samuel and Alice (Weston) Treat, whose sketch appears in this work, was born in Tallmadge May 28, 1831; his youthful days were spent on the farm ; he obtained his education

Co. Agricultural Society ; he had previous to this date acted as Vice President of the same society. In 1857, he was united in marriage to Rhoda H., daughter of Dr. Philo Wright, of Tallmadge ; from that marriage there have been four children, viz., Alice W., Florence 8., Hiram B. and Henry W. Mr. and Mrs. Treat are members of the Congregational Church of Tallmadge.

in a coal-mine and was thus employed until 1851, when he emigrated to America. Coming direct to Ohio, he settled in Summit County, Tallmadge Township, where he has since resided, with the exception of two years he passed in the township of Coventry. For a

/ which he and Wm. T. Owen leased in 1868. | Four years later he secured his partner's interest and is doing a good business, employing some forty men, and mines about 15,000 tons annually. Mr. Thomas has by industry and economy secured a position in life that reflects complished. even under adverse circumstances by a determined will. His marriage was celebrated in 1849, Miss Sarah Williams becoming his wife. Their union has been crowned with twelve children, eight of whom are living. viz., Jobn, Mary. Philip, Llewellyn. Henry. Morgan, Frank and Willie. Mrs. Thomas is a con-

HARRIET E. TREAT. farmer; P.O. Tallmadge; is the widow of Lemuel P. Walcott, who was born in Tallmadge Aug. 18, 1831; his childhood was passed on the farm, where he remained until he had grown to manhood ; he obtained his education in the common schools. the Windom Academy and the Nelson High School; after completing his education. he re- divided between himself and brothers. In November, 1856. he married Harriet E., daughter of Richard and Amoret Treat, who shared his happiness until death separated them ; he died Nov, 10, 1876, at the age of 45 years ; he was 4 man much missed in the surrounding community in which he lived, for his amiable disposition, gentlemanly bearing and devotion to his church. He was the father of three children - Mary E., Flora I. and Bryan T. - all at home. Mrs. Wolcott still lives on the farm, is comfortably situated, with hosts of sympathizing friends, who with her share the loss of a kind husband and loving father.

PHILIP THOMAS, coal operator, Tallmadge ; is a son of John and Rachel Thomas, both of whom were natives of Wales, where the subject was born in 1825, in the shire of Monmouth. When 8 yearsold, Philip went to work

ANDREW TREAT. farmer; P. O. Tallmadge; was born in New Haven Co., Conn.. Dee. 22, 1799. He spent his youthful days on the farm: he obtained his education in the

Co., where he remained ten years, and while there was engaged in farming. In 1826, he removed to Tallmadge and settled on a farm. He was a thrifty farmer, and by his industry and economy accumulated a large amount of property. He died Feb. 10, 1872. at the age of 76. His wife was a native of Trumbull Co., Ohio. her parents settling there at an early day. She bore him two children - sS. C. being the only surviving one. His early life was spent on the farm. He obtained his education in the schools of his neighborhood. He has always been engaged in farming on the farm on which ite was raised. In 1860. he was married to Sarah Hagenbaugh. of Tallmacige. who bore him one child, viz.. Albert WV. She died Dec. 7.1864. He married for his second wite Sarah MeNeal, daughter of James and Sarah McNeal, who are residents of Pennsylvania. From the last union there has been three children, viz., Minnie E.. Charles C. and Howard H. STANUES TREAT. farmers cP. 0. . Tall madge: is the third of a family of six children born to Samuel and Alice (Weston) Treat, who were natives of Connecticut, and came to Tallmadge in 1818. Samuel Treat obtained his education in the common schools of New Haven Co.. where he remained until he came to Ohio. In 1818, he walked across the country, veaching Tallmadge atter a long and tiresome tramp. He purchased 300 acres of land in the southeast corner of the township, upon which ire settled the year following. In 1820, he was married to the above-named lady, who bore him six children, tive sous and one daughter. Three of the sons died after reaching manhood. Samuel. Jr. was a prominent lawyer of Willims Co.. and by his death the county lost one of its most enterprising men. Henry was a turmer of Northampton Township, and H. B.. a graduate ot the Western Reserve College and a proficient scholar. died in Mississippi atter a short illness. While there he was engaged in school-teaching. The father of our subject lived on the farm up to the time of his death he was a leading man in church and society circles. The subject of this sketch was born on his father's farm in Tallmadge June 6, 1826. He obtained his education in the common schools and at the Tallmadge Academy. After completing his education he returned to the farm. where he remained until he was 25 years of age. He then bought a farm of 160 acres in Northampton Township, where he remained four years. He then returned to the homestead and lived there a short time. In 1868, he bought the farm he now lives on of 135 acres of valuable land. In 1852, he married Eliza Stilwell, of Portage Co., who bore him one child - Arabella. Mrs. Treat died in 1861. He married for his second wife Charity M. Kent, daughter of Martin Kent, of Mogadore. From that marriage there are two daughters, both at home.

D. B. TREAT, farmer; P. O. Tallmadge ; is a son of Calvinand Jane Treat. The father was a native of Orange, Conn.; he came to Ohio in 1824, settling in Tallmadge Township, ona farm of 300 acres. He cleared the farm, and sold about 90 acres ; the remainder he kept and occupied until 1864. Mrs. Treat died, and his neighborhood, the academy at Tallmadge, and the college at Hudson. After leaving college, he began teaching school, being engaged in that occupation for several years. In 1863, he enlisted in the 5th Independent Company of ONS 8. Georgia. returned engaged in farming, being engaged in the same up to the present. In 1861, was married to Catharine Price, daughter of Cyrus and Jane Price. They have four children - Calvin. Fannie, Edward and Elizur. Mr. and Mrs. Treat are members of the Congregational Church of Tallmadge.

DANIEL A... UPSON, farmer; P. 0. Tallmadge. This gentleman was born in Worthington. Franklin Co., Ohio, Feb. 17, 1821, where his youth was spent. His parents moved to 'Tallmadge while he was young. and there entered the Academy. and at that institution he received the greater part of his education. Atter leaving school, he attended to the farm duties. and there remained for several years preceding the death of his father, and at the time of his father's death be inherited the old homestead. where he still resides. In addition to his farming interests, he has a large interest in the coal-banks known as the Upson banks. In 1859, he conducted a fair in Cuyahoga Falls. the first one of the kind ever held it a success. day on the grounds, such as Flora Temple and other horses of like pedigree. He has many interests in Akron, among them are the oatmeal mills, etc. Mr. Upson never married, but is living on his farm, and is one of the most active men in church or society circles. Feb.

_ neighborhood, where he received a liberal edu- | cation. | for several years, and at the same time study- © He graduated in medicine. and - were taken to Quebec. He remained in Louisburg for three months. He then worked his way to Boston, on board a coal vessel. From there he went to Albany and Schenectady, N. Y., where he remained a short time. In 1833, engaging in shoemaking for six years at Tallmadge Center. He then settled on a farm of In 1836, he married Maria Sprague, daughter of Jonathan Sprague, of Tallmadge. From that marriage, in Trumbull Co., where he remained several years, and, in 1818, he removed to Franklin Co., settling in Worthington, and there remained until 1832, when he removed to Tallmadge. He was elected Representative, by the people of Franklin Co., several times. After his re-

| moval to Tallmadge, he discontinued his practice, paying special attention to his coal banks. He married Polly, daughter of Deacon Elizur Wright, of Tallmadge, but formerly of Connecticut. She was a Christian lady, an amiable wife and kind mother.

WILLIAM UPTON, farmer; P. O. Tallmadge ; was born in the County of Kerry, Ireland, June 24,1814. At the age of 16 years, he took passage on a vessel bound for Quebec. When out about sixteen days, and off the coast of Nova Scotia, the vessel was wrecked, having on board 303 passengers, men, women and children. The captain ordered the women and children to be taken ashore (which was two miles time the vessel was fast going to pieces. Our subject, with eleven other young men, was advised by the captain to swim the distance. They undertook it, and eleven of them reached shore in an exhausted condition. He saved nothing from the wreck, and went three days without food. He started off in search of food or a settlement, and, after traveling for some time, saw a small boat belonging to a fishing smack. He told the occupants of the disaster, who took

| He remained at home until he was 16 years of | / age, receiving his education in the common ' schools of his neighborhood. In 1864. he en- _ listed in 184th O. V. L, where he remained un- the first white male child born in Tallmadge Township, and his birth occurred Oct. 5, 1808 ; his parents, Dr. Amos and Lydia (Kinney) Wright, were natives of Connecticut, he coming to Trumbull County in 18v1, where he remained

He was the first practicing physician in this » section of the State, and his practice was ex- » tensive. Our subject attended the academy in Tallmadge until he was 14 years old, and then went on the farm where he remained until he was 19 years of age. In 1827, he began the study of medicine in his father's office, where he remained two years; he then went to Cin-

In 1831 and 1832, he attended lectures at Yale | College. He returned to Tallmadge in 1833, | and opened a drug store in Middlebury, con- . ducting the business for one year, then re- | moved to Trumbull County and practiced medi- : cine for two years. He returned to Tallmadge | in 1836, and has remained there ever since. He has an extensive circuit of practice, visiting patients in Portage, Stark and Summit Counties. On the 3lst day of March, 1831, he was united in marriage to Clemence C. Fenn, who bore to him nine children, six of whom are living - Stella, Celia, Ellen M., Julia I, Darwin E.; Samuel St. John associated with his father and had distinguished herself as a singer of more than ordinary ability ; she died in 1874, at the age of 23 years. March 31, 1881, Dr. and Mrs. Wright celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedded life by a golden wedding, given by them at their home, and entertained a host of congratulating friends.

. Indiana Co.. Penn., daughter of John and Ann _ (Matthews) Nesbit, who came West from Pennsylvania, locating in the township in 1831. After the marriage of Hamill Alexander. he to Cleveland, where he lived nine years, being engaged in the mercantile business. From there he moved to Macedonia, this township. engaging in the lumber business, where he remained until his death, which took place July 4, 1854. To him were born a family of three children. viz., John N., now residing in Lansing, Mich.; James (>. and Martha J. (now the wife of Dr. J. C. Bryson, of La Cygne. Lynn Co., Kan.). James G., at the death of his father, was but a lad of 6 years; being then thrown upon his own resources. he has since that time and continued on in this way until he accumulated means to enable him to engage in business for himself. In 1869, he moved with his mother and sister to Johnson Co., Mo., and farmed four years, which gave him more experience than profit. Returning, in November, 1872, to this town, he engaged as a clerk for

Love, of Coshocton County. The May following, he succeeded J. D. Lyon & Co., and has since been engaged in general merchandising, and is doing a safe and lucrative business. His business has increased to double its first dimensions. farm machinery, engines and threshers. energetic and of his wife, his mother has been his comforter and housekeeper. Mr. Alexander and mother are members of the U. P. Church. as also was her father.

MRS. JANE W. BACON, retired, Northfield ; was born Nov. 16, 1811, in Jefferson Co., this State, to James and Sarah (McClintick) Pritchard. Her father was born in Maryland, son of William Pritchard, to whom was born three children. The father of Sarah McClintick was James, whose wife was Mary. Williamson ; they raised a family of six children, whose names were Mary, Rachel, Nancy, Sarah, James and Samuel. a Commissary during the war of the Revolution, and was present at the battle of Bunker Hill. To James and Sarah Pritchard were born two children - Jane W. (Mrs. Bacon) and Sarah. His first marriage was with Tabitha diers in the war of 1812; William was Captain, his brother Hezekiah dying in the service. Mrs. Bacon's father removed West to Jefferson Co. in the latter part of the last century, locating in Steubenville ; he was a man of superior

| ability and talent, was a Judge of the Court of ' Steubenville, and was one of the framers of _ the State Constitution and a member of the

| gress , parties who were cutting the road leading from Hudson to Cleveland, hearing the sound | of his ax, knowing the country to be unin-

| accommodation, changed the direction of -the ' road and run it past his domicile; hence the | crook in the road which has since existed as a | landmark in the township. This pioneer of ,

P. died June 6, 1859, at the age of 31, leaving nc issue. Mrs. Bacon has been a member of Methodist Episcopal Church over fifty years, and was the first to experience religion in the township, and for one year was the only professor of religion in the township ; she resides on her farm of 130 acres, which was settled by the elder Bacon. her house being the first frame built in the township.

NOEL BECK, tarmer; P. O. Northtield ; was born Feb. 17, 1818, near Salem, Coluinbiana Co.; son of Paul and Mary (Dickinson) Beck ; Paul was born in Loudoun Co..Va. , son of Preston Beck, to whom was born Edward, Paul. Joha, Richard, Mary, Esther, Phebe Ann and Rachel ; Mary Dickinson was born in Redstone. in New Jersey ; her mothers maiden name was Martha Hatfield ; the father of Mary Dickinson was named Jesse Dickinson, whose mothers name was Sarah Richardson before marriage : the family on both sides were of Quaker families. Preston Beck came out to Columbiana Co. with his family before the commencement of the present century, being one of the pioneers of that county. Paul Beck was twice married - first, to Mary Dickinson, who bore him eight children: those who grew up. were Ma- Jesse, Joseph, Noel and Martha; his second marriage was to Rachel Foster, by whom he had eight children. Noel came to Bedford in 1834. June 1, 1840. he was married to Maria Sheets, born March 28, 1819. in Columbiana Co.; her parents were George and Sarah (McConners) Sheets; he was born Noy. 30, 1783, she March 5, 1787; he was a sailor when young. they were born and married in New Jersey; their nuptials are recorded as taking place in the year 1808: to them were born ten children. nine of whom grew up. George Sheets and wife, with two other families, composed of Father McConners and wife. and Robert Thomas and his wife. all came out in 1812 together, in a two-horse wagon containing what little of this world's goods they possessed. Soon after Mr. Sheets' arrival in the 2, he was drafted into the war of 1812. His father's name was Yosey, who married Elizabeth Kuntz, and by her he had seven children - John, Joseph, William, Samuel. George, Adam and Betsey. Mr. Beck, at the time of his marri age, had nothing but his hands and his worthy wife to begin "with ; not having the money to buy any furniture, he turned i in and made his own table, chairs, 'and such articles as they were obliged to have, : which served them until they could afford in consequence of a dower lien coming to light which he had to square off: he lived on this place three years and located where he now resides. where he has 101 acres. Four

Charles Pell). Clarkson and Alice (Mrs. John A. Ellett). all of this township. Mrs. Beck is a member of the Disciples' Church. Mr. B. is not a member of any denomination. but is a good Republican.

CLARKSON BECK. farmer: P. O. Bedford; was born in Bedford Township. Cuyahoga Co.. Mareh 20. 1847. the fourth of the family. and the third of the number who grew up. He removed with his parents to this township when about 3 years of age. his father first locating on the « ledge." Clarkson remained with his parents until he was 25 vears of age. Jan. 14. 1872. he married Rebecea J. Staniey. who was born 1851. in Columbiana Co.. this State, daughter of Waddy and Lydia (Mather) Stanley. Her father was born in Virginia, Sept. 4. 1516. and her mother on Feb. 2. 1822, in Pennsvlvania. Waddy was a son of Waddy, Sr., who was the parent of ten children. viz.. Joel. Samuel. Thomas. Waddy. Precilla. Lucy. Nancy. Re- Lydia was a daughter of John and Catharine (Smith) Mather. to whom were born ten children - Samuel. Thomas, Sarah. Daniel. Jessie. Aun. William. James. Lydia and John. To Mrs. Beck's parents were born Catharine A.. Joshua L., Rebecca J. and Thomas. who died at 4 years, of age: Edgar W. died when 16 months' old. The Stanleys and Mathers are Quakers. Hicksites ; the Stanleys were (suernseys. old gentleman died March 31. 1871, wife March 30.1861. Since Mr.

GEORGE L. BISHOP, farmer; P.O. Northfield; born Jan. 23, 1842, at the center of Northfield; is the youngest of a family of three children of Orin. and Celina (Lilley) Bishop. father died. and was then raised by Mr. Seidell, his step-father, who taugbt him the wagonmaker's trade. in Co. K, 19th O. V. L, for three years, and after the expiration of his time. re-enlisted and discharge in November, 1865. He served in seventeen battles ; his first was Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing, then Mission Ridge. Chickamauga and winding up with the battle at Nashville, when Hood 'attempted to match W. T. Sherman - toinvade the enemy'scountry. Itcan be said of Mr. Bishop that he was a true and valiant soldier during all his time of service, and was five months, when he was in the hospital in consequence of wounds received at Stone River. and during this time the regiment were not in any engagement. Upon his return home from service. he resumed his trade at the Center with Mr. Scidell. remaining with him two yeurs. He then engaged witha New York firm. and for six years was their general agent. having the State to canvass in the interests of patent medicine. After which. he and _ his brother Clark purchased a farm together. which they carried on some time. when he sold his share to his brother. Dec. 31. 1819, he married Martha Way, who was born May 4, 1850. in England, daughter of Charles Way. who came to the country in 1859. Since his marriage he has resided at Brandywine. Both he and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is also a member of A.. F. & A. M.. and a loyal Republican.

"SIDNEY BEANEY. farmer; P. O. Macedonia; be is the son of John and Jane (Weston) Beaney : was born March 1, 1819. in Sussex Co., England. John Beaney was born March 28. 1776. and his wife April 11. 1780. Tothem were born twelve children - Mary. born in 1799 ; Susanna. in 1802; James. in 1804; Alfred. in and came with Alfred and Jesse to New Hartford, Litchfield Co., Conn., where his brother Walter was engaged as foreman in a cotton factory. Here Sidney found employment for two years, and then went to Stockbridge, Berk- | shire Co., where he engaged for two years more in a factory at that place. In company with two others, he started West in May, 1841, and, ' after a long, tedious journey of adventures, they came to Hudson, where he engaged in brick-yard shoveling, at $7 per month. Here he stayed _ six months, and then worked three years in a _ hat store, for Mr. Strong, after which he went back to England, and brought out his parents, . and after staying one year with them in York State, he came back to Hudson, where he purchased 60 acres of land where he now resides, there being then a small clearing on the same. Here Mr. Beaney has since lived, and though poor when he commenced life, he has at length become prosperous, having now 180 acres of _ land, with excellent buildings thereon. His | father died suddenly of heart disease in March, , 1864, and his mother died the following Septem- | ber. June 28, 1858, Mr. Beaney was married ' to Mary Roughton, born March 19, 1836, in | Cambridgeshire (March Parish). She was the | daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Thompson) _ Roughton. To Benjamin and Sarah Roughton were born twelve children, of whom seven grew ' up: Alice, Rachel, John, Rebecca, John and , John R., twins ; Mary and Sarah (also twins) ; , Keziah, Thomas, Jemima and James. The _ father of Mrs. Beaney died when she was 8 | years of age. She came to America with her mother in 1847, and located in Strongsville. _ Her mother died November, 1873. She was a

| traced from the Norman-French Blois through _ the forms Bloys, Blyse, Blys - and Blisse to | the American Bliss. | to be of Norman descent, having come to En-

George Bliss and Thomas Bliss, Jr., who came to America to escape religious persecution, landing in Boston in 1635. Thomas Bliss died at Hartford in 1640. Four of his five sons came to Springfield, Mass., in 1643, and their mother, Margaret Bliss, soon followed, making the journey in five days through the forests to Hartford. She bought a tract of land on the Connecticut River, through which now extends Margaret and Bliss streets, named for them. From her comes the " Springfield family,' which is now scattered over the world,

Ralph Waldo Emerson and the late P. P. Bliss, the singer, who was a descendant of the original Thomas Bliss. Ambrose W. Bliss is a native of Vermont, born in Jericho Township, Chittendon Co., Dec. 6, 1806, and the eighth child of a family of eleven children, viz.: Julius, Cynthia. Fannie, Hosea, Timothy, Laura, Lucia. Ambrose W., Lavina. George, and one bell) Bliss. both of whom were natives of Connecticut. Timothy was born Feb. 16, 1769. Anna Feb. 2, 1769. Ambrose was brought up on a farm. At the age of 18, be left home and learned the carpenter and millwright's trade. In the fall of 1833, he came to this State, working on the public works in the harbor at Cleveland and Black River, where he had charge of a force of men for some time.

April 5, 1815, in Windsor. Conn., daughter of Hezekiah H. and Abigail (Taylor) Palmer. Mrs. Bliss was the second of a family of six who grew to maturity. Since Mr. Bliss was married he has been a constant resident of the township. When he first came, he and his partnership, upon which Hosea built a logcabin. Ambrose in the meantime located onehalf mile south of the Center on a tract of 30 acres, upon which he lived about three vears and a half. He then purchased 165 acres at the Center, where he has since resided. While he has carried on farming since his coming. yet he has in the meantime been engaged at his trade, having built nearly all the aqueducts and lock-gates on the canal between Brecksville and Cleveland. Being an excellent work man, his services have been brought into requisition by the public. Mr. Bliss is one of the self-made men of this township. He has been industrious, prudent and economical, and has now 240 acres of good land. Since the dissolution of the Whig party, he has been a Republican, and has filled several offices of trust in the township and served two years as Commissioner of the county. He is not a member of any orthodox church, yet is a supporter of the Gospel and a friend to all relig-

He is a life member of the American He and his family patronize liberally the newspapers and monthly periodieals. Of four children born three are living Ellen. Lorin and George. Horace was a member of Co. C, 115th O. V. L; enlisted August, 1862, and died Feb. 20. 1863. of disease contracted in the army. All the Bliss family are Republicans with the exception of (reorge Bliss, who was a Democrat. He represented this county in the State Legislature.

C. J. CHAFFEE. farmer and stock-raiser ; son of Comfort and Perses (Skinner) Chaffee, was born in Hampden Co., Mass., April 14. 1817. Comfort's father bore the same name ; he was a son of Asa, who was the son of Asa. sr. which makes Comfort J... whose name leads this sketch. of the fifth generation from Asa Chaffee. Sr. The Chatfee family were among the stanch families in the Colonial times ; nine of the family were represented in the war of the Revolution. Comfort. Sr.. married Mary Bliss: their children were Comfort. Joeland Bliss. To Comfort and Perses were born ten children. of whom Polly (Mrs. G. Smith). settled in Springfield, Mass.; Rodolphus died in Michigan: John M. died in Springlarge.

his grandfathers place, and Electa settled in Hampden. Mr. Chatfee's great-uncle. Isaiah Ephraim. was among the number who chased the wolf inthe deu. which Maj. Putnam captured. Braddock's defeat. Isaiah was in command of the wagontrain, and was attacked by the Indians: Isaac tought with desperation, and was finally shot, but had slain nine of the dusky warriors ere he received his death wound. Subject. being of a mechanical turn of mind, worked in machine-shops, and was engaged for some time in the armory at Millberry - engaged in the manufacture of pistols and spring-bow callipers; also, at Chickopee Falls, on slide wrenches. He came West in 1840, and worked at Brecksville a short time ; then went to Elyria, and assisted in building the first machinery used in the mills by Herrick & Palmer; with this firm he remained nearly three years. June 24, 1845, he was married to Asenath Ward Ferry, born Nov. 13, 1819, in Massachusetts, a daughter of Noah Ferry and Rebecca Ward. Noah was born in Palmer, Mass., 1783; he had two sons and four daughters, whose names were James A., Asenath W., Sophia J.. Rebecca, Maria and Noah F. Noah was ason of Judah and Hannah (Cooley) Ferry. Rebecca Ward was a daughter of Reuben Ward, whose wife was | Rebecca (Firbush) Wood, a daughter of Dr. . Wood. Reuben was a son of Lieut. Urijah

Ward, and a brother of Sheriffs Asa, Calvin and | Dr. John Ward. Perses, the mother of C. J., was a daughter of Jonathan V. and Drusilla (Perrin) Skinner. to whom were born five children - <Aaron, who was a noted lawyer, George, Frank, Orin and Jonathan, who was a manufacturer. The Skinners were from England, - and were among the first settlers in America. | Mr. Chatfee has been a resident of this township for many years; he has been a successful farmer and has 375 acres of land, situate in the west part of the township ; said farm is well adapted to farming and pasturage. The spars of Commodore Perry's boat were cut off » this land. also the timber of which the vessel

Z. .¥.7;CHAMBIERLIN, ofarmercnsPs 0.5 Macedonia. The Chamberlin family of this county, originated from William Chamberlin, who came from England to Connecticut, in 1780: his wife was Jemima Skinner. Amos. | his son, married Jerusha Crane, by whom he | had five sons and four daughters. viz.. Horace |

Anna Post, who was born Nov. 28, 1820, in Hudson Township, daughter of Zina and Marena (Kellogg) Post. Zina was born in Saybrook, Conn., son of Joshua, who died in Connecticut. Marena was a daughter of Bradford Kellogg, a

' native of Vermont, who entered the Revolutionary war when young, and who being undersize, stood on a log at the time of inspection to raise him him to regulution height. Zina Post was a soldier in the war of 1812, and at

| facturing; Horace A. and Willie E., on the : homestead ; Delos (deceased) ; Horace A., clied | Oct. 30, 1876 ; his wife is yet living. ' and his father were born on the same farm. . March 20, 1862; he married Sarah A. Paxson,

| Rachel Paxson were born four children whose ' names are Ezra W., now in Stark County ; Lu- | cinda, now in Marshall Co.. Iowa, the wife of _ R. Strang ; Melinda (Mrs. Joseph Sheets), Stark night on his premises and partook of his hospitality. To Horace and Anna (Post) Chamberlin were born six children - Zina F. and Francis A., now in Newburg in the wire works; | Edward A., at Cuyahoga Falls. in rivet manu- born in Stark Co., Lexington Township, Ohio, April 20, 1841, daughter of Heston C. and Rachel (Ingledue) Paxson, her father was born Feb. 17, 1794, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of William, whose ancestors came from England. Rachel Ingledue was a daughter of Blackstone and Nellie (Wheat) Ingledue, to whom were born, seven children - Reason, Eber, William | Rachel, Parmelia and Ellen. To Heston and

Co., Ohio, and Sarah A. (Mrs. Chamberlin). Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin they have been constant residents of this township, with the exception of one year spent in Cleveland and a short time in Hudson Township. He is now located on the farm his father (Horace) owned, situated on Lot 8, which is one of the finest locations (inclusive of house and farm buildings) in the township. His farm consists of 150 acres. He has but one child - Hanmer E., born July 14, 1866. The Chamberlin and Post families are Republicant .

ert Sheill was a son of William Sheill who was » born in 1760, and died in June, 1844. Mary Easton was a daughter of George Easton and Margaret (Hutton) Easton, who was a daughter of William Hutton, of Scotland. To Robert Sheill and wife were born nine children - Margaret, Elizaheth, Jane, Janette, Agnes, Mary. Bathsheba (Mrs. Darling), William and Robert. Jane, Agnes, Mary, Bathsheba and Robert are the surviving members at this date (1881). Robert Sheill was a weaver in his native home (Scotland). George Easton was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Adam Darling was born in Scotland about the year 1778. and was married to Elizabeth Porteous Dec. 18. 1812. In the year 1816, they emigrated to America. landing at Baltimore, where they remained for about a year, and from there they removed to Putnam. Washington Co..N. Y. To Adam and Elizabeth were born ten children - George. born Jan. 8, 1814. at Dunbar. Scotland: John. Helen, James. Margaret, Thomas. William. Janette. Elizabeth and Mary. Those living are James, of Sac Co., lowa; Margaret. Mrs. Daniel Boyd, of Pocahontas Co., Iowa: Janette. Mrs. Adam Kuhn, of Houston Co.. Minn.; Thomas. of Oakland Co.. Mich.. and Mary. Mrs. Isaac Thompson, of Houston Co., Minn. George Darling and Bathsheba Sheill were married in Putnam. Washington Co., N. Y.. June 13. 1843. In the year 1845, they removed to Northfield. and located one-fourth mile north of the Center. Mr. Darling was a carpenter by trade. as was his father, and, during his life, he pursued his trade industriously. He died June 24. 1880, at the age of 66 years. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church for upward of forty years, and was highly respected by all who knew him. His wife and four children remain on the homestead with their | mother. Mary KE. is one of the most success- | ful teachers of the county, having an experieuce of twenty-eight terms of teaching. Mar- | garet A., relict of Thomas McArthur, of Put- | nam, Washington Co., N. Y., who died Sept. 6, 1876, leaving one child - Ida Marion. Robert | A. and Georgiana are at home.

J. C. DEISMAN, farmer; P. O. Northfield: | born May 12, 1831, in Salem, Columbiana Co., ' Ohio, the second child born to Henry L. and | Letitia (Coulson) Deisman. He was born Feb. 27,1807, in Warrington Township, in York Co.. | Penn., whose father bore the same name (H.L.). | prior to the war of the Revolution, when he | was 14 years of age. and was sold to pay his He settled in Pennsylvania, and raised a family of seven children. who were Rebecca. Rachel. Susan. Elizabeth, Mary, Henry L. and John. The father of James Ox our subject. was a weaver by trade, which vocation he followed for many years. In 1828, was married to Letitia Coulson, whose birth was Novy.

natives of Ireland; they had children as fol- William. Daniel and John. The children of David Coulson were William and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Deisman came West to Columbiana County, about the year 1830, and. about seven years

Lot 41. costing him 26.25 per acre, with no improvements . here they settled. when he got his cabin built had 50 cents left. he working at his trade when not engaged at his home on the farm. and paid tor his land. remaining on the same until his death. Oct. 8. 1867. having been for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. has 16 years of age. of Le Patterson. Thomas Liwe 1797. son of Andrew. who was a Virginian. The mother of Thomas Patterson was Mary Bell. Nathaniel. Thomas. Belsey and Polly. McNeelen's parents were Wikiam and Mary (Ray) McNeelen. whose offspring were Ellen. Jane. Peggy. Eliza. Nancy, William and Samuel.

His wife yet survives him; | been a member of the same chureh since | * McLean. 15, 1858. was married to Elizabeth ' daughter of : and Jane McNeelen. born December. | he was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 22, |

JOHN DOSENBURY, farmer; P. O. Northfield; was born Dec. 1. 1800, in Hunterdon Co., N. J., to Cornelius and Mary (Stillwell) Dosenbury. Cornelius was a son of Abram. who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution : he and all his brothers served under Gen. Washington in the battles of Trenton, Princeton. ete. Abram Dosenbury was a native of Holland, and emigrated to the United States about the middle of the seventeenth century. Mary was a daughter of John Stillwell, whose wife was Sarah Stevenson. whose family was Cornelius had ten children born him. viz.. Sarah. Ann, John. Hannah. Elizabeth, Charity, Rebecca. Phineas. Cornelius. John left home at 21. and moved about from place to place for several years before he settled down ; then. in 1829. he came West and stayed one year in Michigan ; also some length of time near Zanesville. Nov. 14. 1835, he married Ruth Dunean. born Dee. 6. 1816. in Beaver Co.. Penn.; she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (McLean) Duncan. John Duncan's parents came from Treland. and he was born on the sea while his parents were coming tothis country. Thirteen children were born them; eleven grew up. whose names were Robert. John. Hannah. Ruth. William. Elizabeth, Mary, James. Simeon and Perry. The Duncan family settled in this township about the year 1821. To Mr. Dosenbury nine children were born : those living are William (in Montcalm Co.. Mich.). John (in Pierson. same State), Sarah (this county), (reorge. Cornelius, Frank, Harriet (at home) and Jane (died at 31). John built the first house in Pierson. Mrs. Dosenbury is a member of the M. E. Church. He is not a

L. R. FOSTER. farmer; P. O. Macedonia : was born in Warrensburg, Warren Co.. N. Y.. Aug. 7. 1831, to Lyman and Minerva (Everest) Foster. His father was born Feb. 28. 1805. near Augusta, Maine; he was a son of Kli and Amy (Carpenter) Foster.

Eastern States; from them have descended | the existing families of the name. To Eli and | Amy were born Fannie, Lyman, Eli and Eliza. | Minerva Everest was born in Essex Co., N. Y., | June 17, 1806, daughter of William Everest, | who was born Sept. 24, 1771, in Addison Co., Vt., son of Zadock Everest, whose ancestors came from England, and are in direct line of | connection with the Dudley family. Zadock | Everest was one of the early settlers in Ad- | dison Co., Vt. The first session of court in» that county was held in his house. and at the time of the Revolution his house was head- , quarters for the officers of the troops, who were | encamped on the farm. To Zadock were born | thirteen children. William Everest married Mina Holcomb, by whom he had thirteen chil- | dren, nine of whom grew to maturity - William | | B., Harvey, Almina, Clarissa, Minerva. Amanda, © | Miranda, Zadock and Marshall. Eli Foster | and wife, after marriage, moved to Maine, . where Lyman (the father of L. R.) was born, , and when 10 years of age, removed with his | parents to Warren Co.,N. Y. The parents of | our subject were married March 10, 1829; to | | them were born eight children, viz.: Orlando, Le Roy R., Andrew J., Amanda E.. Alonzo L., | Sarah J., Rada M. and Amelia M. The parents | . of the above came West in 1841. and located | , in Macedonia, with a family of six children and | | $52 in money, and a scanty amount of house- | hold goods; though poor, being industrious | _ and handy with tools, by working at the car- - penter's trade and whatever labor was the most | remunerative, he was successful and acquired a ; good home and a competence. He died Sept. 24,1875. He was one of the founders of the Baptist Church, and was for many years a regularly ordained Deacon of the same ; was a free and outspoken man in whatever he deemed was right ; was a friend of the bondman, who | were fleeing for liberty, ever found in him a true friend, and was a man who never aspired after political preferment. William Everest ! and wife came West to this State in 1841, where they lived until their death. His decease took | place Jan. 23, 1856; his wife's in April, 1861. | Our subject was raised to farming, and at the | age of 19, began teaching in the public schools; | | he taught singing classes during the winter ; | music is a talent that has always predominated in the family. July 1, 1859, he married Maria | Stevens, born in Princeville, Peoria Co., IIL, daughter of William and Maria (Blood) Stevens. Mr. Stevens is now an extensive land owner in Quiver Township, Mason Co., Ill. Mrs. Foster died Noy. 1, 1862, leaving one child - Ora M. | Mr. Foster has 175 acres of land, and, though supporter of Christianity, and an active worker and superintendent of the Sunday school. He is a true Republican, and a strong temperance man.

GEORGE FORBES, stock-trader, Macedonia. Esquire Forbes was born April 27, 1840, in | Aberdeen Co., Scotland, and was the youngest | of a family of nine children born to Nathaniel and Margaret Souder. His father was born

Margaret was a daughter of Robert Souder, to whom were born two children - Margaret and Mary, both living. The family emigrated to this State, locating in Cuyahoga Co., Solon Township, in 1852. Nine children were born to ;

Township), Margaret and Isabella (same township), also John and James (of this township), and Alexander (a teacher of Cleveland). After ' several years' residence, Nathaniel purchased land and located in this township in 1862. His death occurred May, 1875 ; his wife, still living, is a resident of Bedford Township. George was raised to farming pursuits ; receiving the advantages afforded at the common district teacher, and was successfully engaged for several years. Since 1864, he has been engaged in stock-trading. In June, 1875, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Fannie Bliss. Since . April, 1876, he has served as Justice of the © Peace. His good judgment, aided by his ~

Sept. 2, 1807; was raised in Essex Co., where his father, Klihu, died. Mr. Griswold came | West to this township May 19, 1832, and pur- | chased 164 acres on Lot 7, from Henry M. | Boardman, upon which there were no improvements whatever. Building him a small cabin | a short distance north of his present residence ; | was maturing, he returned East to his native county. and was married to Betsy Potter, and returned with her the same week ; he started. driving the entire distance, in a buggy borrowed from Col. Arthur. of Northfield Center. Since Mr. Griswold came, he has resided on his first purchase. In 1843. he built his present residence. no issue. Louisa, born, 1841. in this township. daughter of William and Sarah (Baum) Powell. Mr. Griswold has been seriously injured by a fall occasioned by a horse running away ; his health and mental faculties are impaired to such an extent as to render him incompetent to attend to his own business affairs. of which Mrs. Griswold has taken charge. and. in the management of the same. she has displayed a spirit of enterprise and business tact not seen in the average woman. She has been a member of the M. E. Church for over a score of years. Mr. Griswold is not a member of any church. yet has always been an honorable man, upright and straight in his business transactions. and has been highly respected in the community. have one son - Elibu W.. born Noy. 8. 1865. He owns 186 acres of land.

MRS. ALMIRA HERBERT. retired: P. O. Macedonia ; third daughter of Elisha and Sarah (Simms) Hyde; was born Sept. 28. 1812. in Hartwick. Otsego Co..N. Y. Elisha was raised in Vermont : Sarah Simms was born in Rblode this State. and raised a large family ; they finally located in Orwell, Ashtabala Co.: Sarah also settled in Trumbull Co. after becoming the wife of Horace Mansfield: they raised no family. Elisha Hyde was a soldier in the war of 1812: he died Oct. 8. 1862. his wife in 1827 ; both were members of the M. E. Church.

township; they have one child, Ouida. John A. now resides on the homestead farm, which contains 2062 acres; his mother and sister Hattie reside in Macedonia.

HORACE HOLBROOK. retired farmer ; P. O. Macedonia ; third child of John and Susannah (Towne) Holbrook. was born in Essex Co.. Vt.. June 19, 1803. He was one of ten children - eight of whom lived to be grown, whose names were Rebecca. Horace. Salem, Adaline. Alanson. Irena. William H. and Nelson M. The boys are yet living - Salem in Wisconsin. Alanson in Michigan, William in New York. Nelson in Iowa. Horace in this township. Irena is not married. and resides in Michigan. Job was the grandfather of Horace. and married Naomi Stebbins. Jonathan and William Towne served in the war of the Revolution. and Alanson Holbrook in that of 1812. The Towne family trace their origin to William Towne. an Anglo-American, born about the year 1600. who came to Salem. Mass.. in 1640. and after- ton. where they «lied, as per above statement. Sept. 9, 1845, she was married to James Herbert. who was born in Leitram Co.. Ireland ; his parents were William and Jane (Saddler) Herbert. Mr. John Senters was a boon companion to Mr. Herbert. and came with him from died. aged 72. His son Jacob was born in 1631. and in 1657. married Catharine Symonds, und by her had six children. Jobn, his son. was born April 2. 1658. Feb. 2, 1680, he married Mary Smith. and settled in Oxford in 1712. Ten children were born him. The next generation was Israel. born Noy. 18. 1684 - mar-

Stow Township was his first home in America. | Here he = hired out' by the month. Oct. 27, 1846, he married Fanny O'Brien. who was born July 9. 1818. in Hudson Township, daughter of Henry and Sarah (Walker) OBrien, who were both natives of Ireland, and located in Hudson Township in 1802. To them were born David. William, Martin, Moses, Mary, Harriet, Fannie and Sarah. After Mr. Hurst's marriage he moved to Michigan (Kalamazoo), where he purchased 123 acres of land; after keeping the same four years and a half, he sold itat again. Upon his return from Michigan he located on his father-in law O'Brien's farm, where he stayed two years and then bought 165 | acres one mile and a half northeast of Hudson, where he remained from 1853 to 1863. Then | he purchased 194 acres in Twinsburg Township. In March. 1869, he moved to his present place. where he has 53 acres; his house and 5 acres stand in Bedford Township. the remainder (245 acres) is in Summit County. January. 1856. his wife died, leaving no issue. | He was murried May 27, 1858, to Mary Spafford. born in this township May 7. 1838,

Her mother was born in New Hampshire in | 1800. her father in Chittenden, Vermont. in | 1791. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. as | was also John Morrison (Mrs. Hurst's grand- | father). Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Episcopal Church.

J. W. HYNTON., farmer; P. O. Northfield ; son of John and Elizabeth (Halpenneg) Hyn- | ton: was born in this township in 1850. Mr. | John Hynton was born in Wicklow Co., Ire- | land. June. 1810; he was a son of John Hyn- | ton. Elizabeth was born March 5, 1822, in | the same county: her father's name was John |

Halpenneg, and he married Mary Tumma. John Hynton. the father of our subject, was a man of education and culture: he came to America about the year 1840. Soon atter his marriage, he and his brother Edward | made a purchase of 147 acres in the northwest corner of the township, where they engaged in business together ; uniting their energies, they were successful in accumulating property. He remained on the farm until 1860, when he moved across the line into Cuyahoga County, where he died Sept. 15. His brother Edward died in 1879. They were men of honor, and commanded the respect of all who came in contact with them, either in a business or social way. To John Hynton were born four children, viz, Mary (Mrs. H. Dubler, of Newburg. Catharine (Mrs. T. Walsh, of Cleveland), John

W. and Elizabeth (now Mrs. James Cassidy, of | Boston Township). May 23, 1876, subject was married to Anna Cassidy, born in Boston, | daughter of Patrick Cassidy, to whom were | were born five sons and three daughters, whose names were Eve, Archibald, Adam. Samuel, John, Mary, David and Nancy. father was a native of Holland; so also were the Stotlars. Our subject was the youngest of a family of eight children - Michael, Jacob, Nancy, Archie, David, Catharine, John and William H. The great-grandfather of W. H.

until his marriage, March 7, 1843 ; he married Mary Elder, born Feb. 28, 1824, in Indiana Co., Penn., daughter of Rev. Robert and Jane (McConaughy) Elder.

tion. To Robert McConaughy were born nine | children ; of the boys, Simon and James came | West and settled in Ashland County. Robert , Elder, the father of Mrs. Kuhn, was a soldier | in the war of 1812; also Samuel Kuhn, the | uncle of William H. While Mr. Kuhn (W. H.)

A. J. KELTY, farmer; P. O. Macedonia ; born May 24. 1841. in Columbiana Co.; is the son of Owen H. and Ruth Hinksman. His father | was born in 1812. in Salem Co., N. J.; he was | a son of William Kelty who was in the war of the Revolution. with two of his brothers, of whom nothing was heard after the war's termi- | nation. The Keltys are of Dutch descent. To ' Owen and wife were born William, Aaron. Sam- | uel, Sarah, Andrew and Henry. The family came first to Columbiana Co., where Owen settled on asquatter's claim ; subsequently moved © to Bedford Township, in Cuyahoga Co.; here he died, in November, 1869. A. J. was raised | at home until 20 years of age, when he began for himself. Sept. 16,1866,he married Harriet | daughter of William and Sarah Powell. Mr. Kelty moved on this farm in March, 1869, having then 88 acres. Mr. Kelty is a hard-work- | ing man, and is making fin-~ zial success. He has five children, viz., Henry, George, Harriet, Anna M. and Charlie A. Mr. Kelty had three brothers in the late war. Aaron was in the 90th Regiment and 5th Cavalry, and served about | four years ; he was nine months in Libby Prison, and, when he was released, weighed only eighty- six pounds. Samuel did duty on Johnson's Island two years. Henry served four years in Co. K, 9th Ohio Battery. Mrs. Kelty has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 14 yearsof age. Mr. Kelty's family are " Disciples." at LANFORD, farmer; P. O. Northfield ;

2. 1804, in the Town of Schroon, Essex Co., N fade is a son of Daniel, who was born in Connecticut, and served in the Continental Army. participating in the battle of Bunker Hill. His wife was Jemima Hotchkiss. who was bornin Clarendon, Vt. To this couple were born fifteen children, and fourteen of the number grew to maturity. Elias, Daniel and Luther were among the sons, all of whom participated in the war of 1812; Elias was killed at Plattsburg. The Lanfords are of Irish descent : Daniel's father emigrated from Ireland to the Middle States several years prior to the Revolutionary war. Hezekiah left home at 1U years of age, and was raised by one Mr. Lockwood. Aug. 3, 1825, he married Roba Scriptures, born March 21. 1811, in Chesterfield, Essex Co.. N. Y.. a daughter of John and Betsey (Chamberlain) Scriptures ; about the year 1770; his parents were Samuel and Hannab (Barrett) Scriptures. Samuel came from England, when he was 17 years of age ; Hannah was a native of Holland. and quite

America. To Samuel and Hannah were born twelve children. Betsey Chamberlain was a daughter of John and Betsey (Bowman) Chamthe latter family came from Goffstown,

These twenty-three children were raised together, and their relations were of the most harmonious character. After Mr. Lanford's marriage, he worked severl years at Schroon, in a saw-mill. In August, 1833, he came West carpenter and joiner work, and did considerable in this line. March. 1841, he came to this township, and bought 5 acres on Lot 3. in this township. which he kept about seven years, and sold to Charles West; then removed to the northeastern part of the township. purchasing about 40 acres, where he remained until 1861. when he came to his present place (on Lot 86). purchasing 86 acres. Mr. Lantord came to this country a poor man; when he arrived at Franklin Township. he had 37. a his wife earned what they have by hard labor and economy. They have six children - three liv ing - Harr iet (Mrs. Berry). Lorenzo and Milo at home. Aug. 3. 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Lanford celebrated their golden wedding.