Twinsburg Township (part 36 of 38)

Huston Kreighbaum, of Green Township: and Catherine Jane, now at home with her father; Mis. Wise died Feb. 1, 1867. Samuel Wise when a young man united with the with the Reformed congregation at East Liberty, in which society he was an Elder for some two years. His wife was also a member of this denomination. Samuel has frequently been chosen to serve in several minor offices in the township; his present brick residence was built about the year 1855; a short time previous to this, his home was destroyed by fire.

SAMUEL B. AXTELL was the fourth child in a family of twelve children who lived to be men and women - six boys and six girls. His mother is still living, now in her 89th year. His parents emigrated from Morris Co., N. J., to Franklin Co., Ohio, where he was born Oct. 14, 1819. His parents were poor, and his early life was that of most boys in the of Bath. Summit Co., Ohio. They have three children living at this date (1881) and five grandchildren. In 1851. he went from Richfield to California, and his wife followed and joined him there in 1856. In California. he was a practical miner and laborer. working with all his might at whatever his hand found to do. and continuing the study of law. which he had commenced before leaving Ohio. He was admitted. upon examination. to the Supreme Court of the State of California in 1854, and commenced the practice of law in Jackson. Amador Co.. in that State. He was three times elected District Attorney. Removing to San Francisco, he wus elected. in 1867, to represent that city and district in the Fortieth Congress. and was re-elected to the Forty-first Congress. In politics. he was known as a War or Union Democrat. and was the only man on the Democratic side of the House who voted for the reconstruction acts and the act of 1869 to strengthen the public credit. On the tariff. he was also in sympathy with those who sought to build up by judicious protection the + American system. In January. 1375. he was appointed by Gen. Grant Governor of Utah Territory, and in the summer of that year was transferred to New Mexico, where he acted as Governor for three years and a half, assisting during two Territorial Legislatures to obtain much needed and progressive legislation. In 1876, he was chosen by the Executive Committee of the Centennial Exhibition as one of the Judges in the mineral depuartment, and, in the same year, was a delegate in the Cincinnati National Republican Convention, where he assisted to pass the resolution which sought to restrict the importation of Chinese to this country. He is a firm believer in non-sectarian public free schools, liberally assisted by the General Government, and in the supremacy of the general Government as

1826, and where his parents resided until, at | the age of 10 years, when they removed to - Hinckley Township, where they resided for His father. Peter Allen, subse- | quently removed to Cleveland, where he con- | tinued a resident until his decease. Our subject came to West Richfield at the age of 1%, and began to learn his trade with Jonathan Page. After perfecting himself in all the which he manufactures, and which he has constantly on hand in large assortments of finished work, and is also a dealer in buffalo robes. blankets, whips, ete., together with a department devoted to repairing of all kinds, making in all a complete and reliable establishment. TAS. BCCK. tarmer P.O. West Richfiekl: is a son of Heman Buck, who.

pioneers of Richfield, locating in 1811, onehalf mile south of the Center, but soon afterward removed to the farm, which is now known as the " Buck Homestead." Heman was born in Massachusetts Dec. 16, 1792, and came to Richfield with his father in 1811, but he did not locate permanently until 1813. He continued a resident of the old homestead until his death. He married the Widow Worden. her maiden name being Polly Mace, who was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., April 14, 1795. He died Oct. 11, 1852, aged 62 years ; she died April 16, 1874, aged 79 years. Their children | now living are as follows: Mrs. Arvilla Prickett, in Richfield Township ; Mrs. Mary Wheat- ' ley, living in Virginia ; Mrs. Martha Chandler, Mrs. Julia Hart, and James E., residents of Richfield Township ; Orson H.. a son, deceased. He enlisted in the 177th O. V. L, and died in | 1865, at Goldsboro, N. C., from disease contracted while in service. James was born in Richfield Township, in June, 1830, upon the | old homestead where he has resided for the , whole of his life, following in the profession of | his ancestors, and to which he gives his whole _ time and attention. His farm consists of 160 | acres of land. He was married in March. 1859. to Miss Josephine Watkins; she was born in New York State, in 1839. They hare | five children - Charles E., Martha G., Luella | F., Orson H. and Lois E. J. A. CHANDLER, Justice of the Peace, | West Richfield, is a son of Capt. Joel and So- | phia (Smith) Chandler, natives of New Hampshire. Capt. Chandler was born in 1789, his _ wife in 1798 ; they were married in the town of | Alstead, Cheshire Co., in 1820, where they lived | until 1835, when they immigrated to Ohio and | settled in Richfield Township upon a farm in _ the western portion of the township, where they , resided for the rest of their lives. He died in | March, 1874, and she in April, 1854. Sophia _ M., a daughter, married Judson Culver, an old | resident of the township; she died in 1873. | Mary J., and the subject of this sketch are the | descendants. J. A. Chandler was born in Alstead, N. H., in 1824, and worked upon the | farm in Richfield, after their removal there, until he attained the ageof 28. Ele taught school winters for sixteen years, and has always been | interested in educational affairs. From 1863 | to 1865, he was engaged in the book trade at _ Alliance, Ohio, and for nearly six years was in the mercantile business in Richfield. He has served the township as Clerk, Assessor, Trustee, and is at present serving his fifth term as Justice of the Peace. He was married, May 17, 1848, to Miss Martha M. Buck, a daughter of Heman and Polly (Mace) Buck, whose histories appear in other portions of this work. Martha was born in Richfield Township in 1825. They have three children - Francis M., living in Cleveland, where le is serving as Deputy County Clerk ; Jennie A. and George L.

DR. M. 8S. CHAMBERLIN, West Richfield. was born in Truinbull Co., Ohio. in 1843, his father was a farmer by occupation and our subject's early life was passed upon the farm until. at the age of 18. he went to California, where he remained for five years. He then returned to Ohio locating in Garretsville, where he engaged in the drug trade and the study of medicine. Dr. Chamberlin is a graduate of the Philadelphia Medical College in medicine anid surgery, and of the Meadville (Penn.) College of Pharmacy; he is also a member of the National Eclectic Medical Association. He removed to West Richfield in 1876, where he has since been a resident engaged in the handling of drugs and the practice of his profession. He was united in marriage, in 18606, to Miss Corlin J. Stone in Garrettsville ; they have three children - Norris D., Irving R. and Preston. Mr. Chamberlin is a member of Richfield Lodge. No. 266, A.. F. & A. M.. and of the Port Clinton Lodge, I.O.O. F. With his wife he is a member of the Baptist Church.

SAMUEL S. CLARK, farmer; P. O. West Richfield; is a prominent citizen, and a son of Samuel and Lucy (Sheldon) Clark, early settlers in Richfield Township. His father was a native of Massachusetts, and his mother of New York State; they were married in New York State. and immediately removed to Hampshire Co.. where they resided about eighteen years. In May, 1833, they moved to Richtield Township. taking up some 200 acres of land and resided upon it until their deaths. His father was a prominent and respected citizen, and. in the early years of his -sidence in the township, taught school and served in various township offices. He and wife were members of the Presbyterian Church, in which, for a number of years, he was Deacon; he died May 1, 1876. and his wife followed him in Mareh, 1877.

as follows: Lorinda Hills, living in Medina; Mary Payne, Samuel S., and Eliza Swan, residents of Richfield Township ; and Alfred A., a resident of Cleveland. Samuel S., our subject, was born in Hampshire Co., Mass., in December, 1823, and was in his 10th year when his parents removed to the township. He remained upon the farm, at home, until about 19 years of age, since resided, engaging his attention in agricultural pursuits. He has always interested himmatters, and is one of Richfield's most progressive citizens. He was married in September, 1846, to Miss Caroline Prickitt, a daughter of Samuel and Hannah Prickitt. old residents of the township, whose biographies appear in another sketch. Caro-

: 1835. ' Clarke ; his father was a native of Connecticut : his mother of New York; they removed to _ Twinsburg, where they continued to reside up - to his death; he was a carpenter and joiner by trade, and built many of the houses and churches of that township; his mother is still living, residing with her oldest son. H. D. Clarke, in Michigan. (seorge has passed most of his life in mercantile pursuits anc book-keep- He came to Richfield in 1863, and was in the employ of Weld & Farnum for fifteen years - a year at Medina at book-keeping. and a year in the produce commission business. In 1880. he returned to Richfield and purchased from the heirs the old Wilcox farm, where he is He was married. in December, 1865. to Miss Amelia Wilcox.

York, and his mother, whose maiden name was Ellen E. Ackley, was born in Connecticut ; they are now residents of Richfield, his father being Pastor of the M. E. Church. Frank has had the advantages of a classical course of in 1880, bought out a stock of drugs, medicines, etc., and is now permanently located there engaged in that business. His stock is large and complete, and, as it is his intention to

(Birge) Ellsworth ; also natives of Connecticut. Our subject's early life was passed in Connecticut. where he learned the cabinet-maker's trade. He came to Ohio on a visit in 1821, but did not locate permanently until January. 1822. when he came to Richfield Township. He now resides in West Richfield. which is indebted to him for most of its buildings, and for the start and impetus given toit by his acts of enterprise. a more extended account of which appears in the township history. He now carries on acabinet-shop, which is operated by his son Ransom. He was married, June 15, 1825. to Miss Mary Bigelow, daughter of Join and Lydia (Benedict) Bigelow, pioneers of Richfield Township, locating in 1814, and residents of the township up to their deaths. He died June 17. 1841; she died March 24, 1866. Mr. Ellsworth lost his first wife Jan. 14. 1864. They had five children - Hlisha T. (clied March 2, 1879. in Cleveland, leaving a wife and five children), Ursline (died May 1, 1853), Ransom (©. (living in West Richfield, where he is engaged in the cabinet-making trade; he is married to Miss Cora Humphrey, a daughter of Norris Humphrey. Esq.; they have three children); James W. (a resident of Cleveland), Mary C. (died Aug. 20, 1853). Mr. Ellsworth was married to his second wife, Louisa Waite.

widow of Benjamin Waite, Nov. 16, 1865. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and has been a Deacon in the church for over fifty years. He is a usefuland respected member of society, an honored citizen, and universally respected and beloved. Mr. Ellsworth has a brother Ransom residing in Hudson.

_ Lake Ontario, his father having been a native | _ of Greenwich, Mass., and his mother of Dorset, | Till the beginning of 1836, he resided in | _ Canada; in March of that year, he entered the |

' Ohio, and soon thereafter removed to Hillsdale, _ Mich., where he practiced his: profession and © edited a Whig newspaper during the Cass and _ Taylor campaign, and for a year or so afterward. In the latter part of 1849, he returned

| present time (1881), except from 1856 to 1863, | during which he lived in Wisconsin, and from | May, 1876, to May, 1878, during which he | He has two living chil- | dren - daughters, and has lost two sons, one in | early infancy, and the other, George M. Ewing. | _ who was born in Cleveland, Jan. 31. 1850, and | writer. Gay and genialin manner, yet possess- _ ing a ready sympathy for all forms of suffering, without effort, he attracted friends to his side wherever he was known; but with all his joyousness, a certain seriousness pervaded much that he has written ; there was a tendency in him to ponder the great problems of our existence, which found expression in the lines below, written not long before his death, but not published while he lived :

The Mystery Of Life

If we ask the dead on the hillside, They but speak of the past alone. They've lived and breathed and passed away, But their lips are mute as the stone

LOUIS P. ELLAS, farmer; P.O. Richfield: was born in Tioga Co.. N. Y., in 1834. His father, Loren Ellas, was a native of Vermont: his mother's maiden name was Sarah Hardy, she was born in Connecticut. They were married in Vermont, and subsequently removed to New York State. where for a number of years his father was engaged in farming and lumbering. In 1837, they removed to Northampton Township, Summit Co.. locating upon a farm. where his father died in 1845; his mother was a resident of the county until 1867.

| when she removed to Steuben Co., Ind., where _ she departed this life in 1874. Louis learned | the trade of boat-building and carpentering, in - Boston Township, while in early life, and followed that trade about thirteen years there; for removed to Bath Township, where for three years he was engaged in the hotel business. In April, 1863, he removed to Richfield Township, where he has since resided ; he first engaged in the hotel business in West Richfield, remaining there one year, and then removed to the " East : _ Center," where be was proprietor of the hotel . there until 1874, during which time he also was engaged in buying and selling stock. He then | returning to the hotel in Richfield, where he continued until April, 1881. He now intends to devote his time to farming and lumbering. He owns 240 acres of land in the township, finely He was married in April. 1856. to Miss Amanda M. Monday ; she is a native of New York. where she was born. in Tioga Co.,in 1831.

JOSEPH HALLIWILL. tarmer ; P.O. West Richfield; is a son of William and Elizabeth | (Cox) Halliwill. natives of Pennsylvania and | pioneers of Summit Co.. locating in Franklin , Township in the spring of 1814. They were | Christopher ° Johnson. whom the county atlas claims as the | son Joseph now resides. dents of the township until their deaths. He died July 25. 1855. and his wife Nov. 18, 1576. Mr. Halliwill was a prominent and respected citizen, and occupied various offices of trust. He was elected one of the first Justices of the Peace while a resident of Franklin Township,

| follows: John, living in Fostoria; David, a | resident of Bucyrus, Ohio ; Thomas, in Medina | Co.; Levi, living in Michigan; Andrew R., a | resident of Henry Co., Iowa; Joseph, the sub- 'ject of the sketch; Absalom O., residing in | Michigan; Jane Woodruff, in Fulton Co.; | Priscilla Bunker, in Henry Co., Ill., and Ke- | siah, living in Medina Co. Joseph was born ' in Franklin Township in 1825, and since the | removal of his parents to Richfteld, has been a resident of that township and of the old home- ' stead, following in the profession of his father,

_the past twenty-five years, has made quite | farm, which he worked for three years, making ~ a specialty in stock-raising and dealing, then »

| and in township affairs. He has been a Trustee of the township. He was united in marand came with her parents to Medina Co., where 'they were early settlers, and residents of Chatham Township for the remainder of their lives. They have two children - Milo, born Aug. 6, 1857 (he was married, Dec. 25, 1880.

lives. His father died in 1842, aged 72; his mother in 1863, aged 89. Lester came to Richfield in 1823, and took up 163 acres of timbered land located where he now resides, and began the difficult task of clearing.

ations of pioneer life. but has lived to see his farm a cultivated and improved tract, and where once the tall timber stood. through which wild beasts prowled and all manner of wild game were at home, he now can see the smiling fields of cultivation and improvement. His wife, who has made the journey of life with him and shared its burdens, was a daughter of Joshua and Clarissa (Clark) Finch, early settlers and pioneers of Portage Co. Celestia Finch was born in Massachusetts in 1806, and was married to Lester Hall in 1826. They were the first couple married in Freedom Township, Portage Co. Their children are as of age, and then removed to Michigan, where for several years he followed farming, and was married, in 1855, to Miss Henrietta Southwick, who was born in New York State in 1834. In 1875, he returned to Richfield Township with his family, where he has since resided, located upon the old farm, which he is operating.

specialty in dairying. They have three children - Edwin L., Franklin N. and Charles A. Milo, another son, is living in Akron, engaged in the grocery trade at No. 289 South Main street, and Melissa Williard, also in Akron. Mr. Hall relates many interesting events of his pioneer life, some of which appear in another portion of this work. Timothy Hall, a brother of Lester. came to Richfield about three years previous to his settlement. He was one of the most wonderful wood-choppers known. He cleared with one ax 140 acres of timber in about two years, and many other extraordinary incidents of him might be related if space permitted. He died in the township Sept. 13, 1869, aged 75 years. Mrs. Hall has been a consistent member of the Methodist Church for over half a century. They are both respected and beloved.

cock, who were natives of Massachusetts. He was born Jan. 11, 1803. She was born Sept. 19,1803. They were married in Massachusetts, and first settled in New York State, and, in resided for the rema'~1er of their lives. His father served as Township Trustee for a number of years ; he was one of the most powerful | men in the country, witha large physique, weigh- | a cord of wood in 40 minutes ; he was temperate in all of his habits, industrious. and universally respected ; he died suddenly with heart | disease, in November, 1862. His mother died | in 1839. Our subject was born in New York - State in 1830; he has been a resident of the township since his people first located there, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. | In 1865, he bought the farm where he now resides; he has 200 acres of land, mostly improved, and makes dairying a leading vocation. He has served the township as Trustee for four years and as a Constable two years; in 1879. upon the organization of Richfield Grange Patrons of Husbandry, he was elected the first Master and served two years, serving again in 1580 in the same capacity ; heis now acting as Treasurer of their society. Mr. Hancock was united in marriage, Dec. 2, 1851. to Elizabeth Lockert. of Richfield Township. She was born in Galway, Saratoga Co., N. Y.. in 1831. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock have the following children: Amelia, Hanson, Eugene. Ella Welton. Julia Powers, Frank F., Cora I, Ralph A. and Jolin

| P. John Hancock enlisted in the sharpshooters, and was in service nearly a year; he died at Nashville from disease contracted while on duty.

HIRAM HART. farmer , P. O. West Richfield ; was born in Windham Co.. Yt..in 1833 ; his early life was passed in his native State. where, up to the age of 19, he worked at farming, and for one year worked in a store; he then went south, remaining one year, and. in the spring of 1855. removed to Ohio, locating in Richfield Township and purchasing the farm where he now resides ; he has 17+ acres of land. located about two miles south of Richfield Center, and where he follows the occupation of gen- Mr. Hart was married, in the fall of 1854, to Miss Jeannette L. Stearns. She was also a native of Vermont, and died in Richfield, leaving two children - Elmer 8. and Emma K. He was married to a second wife, Miss Arlette A. Clark; she is a daughter of Park B. and Nancy Clark, early settlers of Twinsburg ; she was born there in 1838. They have five children - Arthur C., Dana H., Roy K.. Carroll P. and Gratia C. Mr. Hart has served |

HENRY W. HOWE, Richfield; is a son of Capt. Richard Howe, one of the first settlers and leading citizens of Akron, who was born in St. Mary's Co., Md., March 8,1799. His father died in 1810, leaving a widow and seven In 1812. his mother removed to Ohio with her family and settled in Franklinton. Lucas Sullivant. a wealthy land-owner, was so well pleased with the youthful Richard that he adopted him and reared him as one of his own

Ohio Canal in 1824. he was selected as one of its members, retaining his position until 1850, attaining the rank of President Engineer. resigned in 1850, and went to California. where lishing the cemetery. Akron. March 19. 1872. His wife. Roxana Howe, was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., Jan. 4, 1805. and died at the age of 70 years. Their children are as follows: Charles R.. who cational advantages, graduating at Oberlin. in 1849. He decided upon a professional life. and entered the office of Judge Carpenter, of Akron. where he commenced the study of law. Hesubsequently practiced with Judge Carpenter. in partnership. until the election of Carpenter as Judge, when he engaged in the manufacture of agriculture implements in Akron for seven years, and from there removed to Richfield. in 1871. where he engaged in manufacturing enterprises for nine years, and where he is at present residing. While a resident of Akron. he served as a member of the Board of Education and of the City Council. He has also been a member of the Board of Education of Richfield. where he served one term as Justice of He is now serving as Secretary of the Summit County Patrons of Husbandry.

Miss Isadore C. Bell. who is a native of Connecticut. and is at present serving as Postmistress of Richfield. They have three children - Edwin B.. Frank R. and Abbey B.

NORRIS HUMPHREY. farmer ; P. O. Peninsula; was born in Hartford Co.. Conn., in 1806; his parents were Oliver and Rhoda (Woodford) Humphrey. also natives of Connecticut. They emigrated to Ohio in 1816. arriving in the Western Reserve and locating in Trumbull Co. July 4. where they were residents for the remainder oi their lives. His father was a blacksmith by trade, which he followed. together with farming. He was in the war of 1812. and served as Orderly Sergeant in a light infantry company. He died Aug. 6. 1846, aged as follows: Norris. the eldest; Elvira Irwin. now living in Portage Co.; Julius. a resident of Akron; Ellen Bolster. living in Clevelaud : Anna Harris. also a resident of Cleveland : Ezekiel - he learned the printer's trade in Warren Co.. and subsequently moved to the Southern States, locating first in Natchez : Texas revolution broke out. he volunteered. and joined a cavalry company of 100, fitting and equipping themselves, under Goy. (Quitafter serving through the war. he started the Morning Star, the first paper published in Texas after the revolution ; he died in 1836, of him by the State for his services during the revolution ; George, a physician by profession, died in Cleveland. Our subject's early life was passed in Trumbull Co., where he learned the blacksmith's trade with his father. In 1829, he removed to Richfield Center, where he followed his trade for two years. He purchased, in 1829, 50 acres of land for $3 per acre. This was the first purchase in the * Wilcox Tract." In 1830, he built the first frame house between the Cuyahoga River and Richfield. He married, Feb. 10, 1831, Miss Julia Case; she was a native of Trumbull Co., and a daughter of Tra and Ursula (Hyde) Case, natives of Connecticut and early settlers in Trumbull Co. Her father served in the war of 1812; her mother was of English descent - a member of the "Hyde" family. After his marriage, Mr. H. moved upon his land, and has, up to the present time, continued to reside where he first purchased. He has now 200 acres, about 50

_ of which is timbered; his land is finely improved and conveniently located. While prospecting for minerals upon his land, and in the vicinity, he discovered, at a depth of twenty feet, several veins of water, which now furnish an inexhaustible supply of pure water. Mr. Humphrey helped to organize the first militia company in the township, in 1832, and was appointed Captain in 1834; he was appointed Major of the 1st Battalion, Light Infantry ; he still preserves the old commissions appointing him to his positions. While a resident of Trumbull County, he served the Township as Constable, which was at that period an important office. Since he has been a resident of Richfield, he has served in many offices of trust. He was for several years a Township Trustee, and for two terms Assessor of Personal Property. In educational affairs he has always taken a prominent part ; he was one of the Directors of the Richfield Academy for several years. At the breaking-out of the war, he from the first took an active interest in organizing a

| -ompany and aiding in every way for the pres- _ ervation of the Union. He sent four of his boys , out in the service, fitting them from his own nership with his brother Norris; Cora Ellsworth, living in Richfield Township; Oliver N., a resident of Lincoln, Neb. - he was in the service about two years, on the frontier, among the Indians; Lucien E. enlisted in the 115th O. V. I., and was in the service five years - now a resident of Richfield; Decius served in the 64th O. V. I. as Fife Major for five years - he died April 1, 1868, aged 22 years; Truman, now living on the old homestead - he was married July 4, 1875, to Miss Lida Hale, a daughter of Andrew Hale, an old resident of Bath Township.

AGUSTUS J. HUMPHREY, farmer; P. O. West Richfield ; is a son of Julius and Rhoda (Oviatt) Humphrey. Julius was born in Goshen, Conn., in 1800, and his wife in (;oshen in 1802. They were married in 1820, and removed to Richfield the same year; he died in the Louisville Hospital in January, 1864, from disease contracted while there; he went South after James Sanborn, of the 64th O. V.1, who was sick in that hospital, but neither returned. James dying about two weeks after Mr. Humphrey.

as follows : Lucia Bennett, living in Akron; Maria Sanborn, living in Richfield ; Augustus was born in 1833, and has passed his life upon the old homestead and devoting his whole attention to farming. He has 85 acres of' land, finely improved and conveniently located. He was married, October, 1852, to Miss Priscilla Sanborn, a daughter of John and Siby! (Farwell) Sanborn, both natives of New Hampshire, and early residents of Boston Township, coming there in 1834, where they resided twenty years, and subsequently removed to Richfield, where he died in July, 1866, his wife still living with her daughter Priscilla. Mr. Humphrey was born in New Hampshire, in 1833. They have one son, Earnest, who is married to Miss Flora Hart, a daughter of Henry Hart, a resident of

HENRY KILLIFER, blacksmith, West Richfield ; was born in Richfield, in 1838. a son of Henry and Jane (Curtis) Killifer, natives of Connecticut; they came to Richfield Township at an early day, but subsequently removed to Putnam Co. Henry returned to Richfield and engaged at the blacksmith's trade, in 1858 ; at the commencement of the war, he | enlisted in Battery A, 1st Ohio, and was in the ° service four years, enlisting in August, 1861, and : discharged in August, 1865. He then returned

| to Richfield, where he has since been working at his trade. Spafford Oct. 17, 1867; she was born in Summit Co., in 1842. Her father, Martin C. Spaf- | ford, was born in Vermont, in 1808,and came | with his father, Jacob Spafford, to Richfield, in | 1816, where they remained three years and then removed to Copley, where Jacob lived ; about forty years, then removing to Bath Township. where he died. Martin passed his early days upon his father's farm ; at the age of 21 | he went to Portage Co.. and worked in a distil- | lery for three years, and from there removed to Bath, where for twenty years he worked at | shoemaking and milling. He then removed to , Richfield, where he now lives, following the occupation of a miller for the most of the time. ' Martin was married in 1836, to Miss Mary _ Brown. whose parents were early residents of ' the county. They have four children - Orline Sheppard, living in Akron; Orvelia; Beulah Derr, living in Huron Co.. and Willie F.. a | resident of Hudson. Mr. and Mrs. Killifer / have two children - Mary and Henry. Mr.

_ Killifer is a member of Richtield Lodge, No. | 266, A..F. & A. M., and is a genial and benevo- ' lent neighbor, a fine mechanic, and an enterprising citizen.

in 1802. His father was a farmer and our sub- | ject remained at home until he attained his _ majority. He married April 8. 1830, Miss Minerva Moon. of Galway. In June, 1833, he emigrated to Ohio, locating in Richfield Township. and, in the spring of 1834, removed to - the northeast corner of the township, where he ' purchased the land where his residence now is. _ He has now retired from active life and is now . living with his son Lorain. His family is as - follows - Elizabeth, wife of E. D. Hancock, of - Richfield Township ; Ann Edgell, living in ' Richfield; James W., a prominent farmer of - the township ; Lorain, also a leading farmer ; | Mary Jane Snow. of Brecksville ; Aiexander, _ of Warren Co.. Ohio. who is a Baptist minis- ' ter, and Minerva Reid, wife of Chas. W. Reid, who has purchased the old homestead. Mr. | and Mrs. Lockert were members of the Baptist

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

O. T. MEADE, farmer ; P. O. Richfield ; son of Abner and Barbara (Klopenstine) Meade. His father was a native of Vermont, and mother of France; they were married in Springfield Township, Summit Co.. and were residents of that township for several years ; his father was engaged in the pottery business there. which was about the first business of that kind in the county. They next removed to Richfield Township. locating in the southeastern portion of the township. where for many years they were engaged in farming ; here his mother died and his father subsequently moved to Bath Township and farmed there several years. In 1879. he removed to Kansas, where he now resides, engaged in farming and stock-raising. Three of their children now reside in Summit Co. - Charles, in Boston Township; Mary Bomgardner, in Richfield Township. and the . subject of this sketch, Trueman, as he is familiarly called, was born in Springfield Township. | in 1843, and the most of his life has been | passed in Richfield Township, where he is now | engaged in farming and stock business. He is | an energetic and enterprising young man, and | will doubtless become one of the solid men of |

_ wellas a farmer, and led a conscientious. Christian life; he died in the township in January, 1874. His wife died three years previous. Jan. 14. 1871. in Hillsdale, Mich., at the home of her daughter now living; she resides at present in Branch Co., Mich. Alfred was born Dee. 21, 1836, in Richfield Township. and has always been a resident of the township; be has cevoted his time entirely to agricultural pursuits, | and is one of the prominent land-owners of the | township. He bought the old Marvin Oviatt |

Mary L. and Clara A. Alfred M. died at the age of 5 months. Mr. Newton is a member of Brecksville Lodge, I. O. O. F., and is an enterprising and respected citizen.

Assembly and an Associate Judge, under the constitution of Ohio. He died Township in March, 1867 ; his wife had died The children were as follows: Marcus was a farmer, and local Methodist minister. He was an earnest and consistent

Rebecca Weld. living in Richfield Township. Lucius was born Dec. 19.1814. He began the battle of life for himself atthe age of 22. locating in Royalton, Cuyahoga Co., where he purchased 640 acres of timbered land. 200 acres of which he cleared and fenced. He remained there about tive years, then removing to Richfield Township and locating upon the turm where he now resides, and where he has been a continuous resident since. He has accumulated a large tract of land, having at one time nearly 1,090 acres. part of which he has divided between his children. He has been strictly engaged at farming and stock-raising all of his lite, which he bas made a decided success. He was married in May. 1838. to Miss Catharine Brockway ; her parents were natives of Connecticut and pioneers of Trumbull Co., where she was born in 1818. Their children are as follows : John T., a prominent farmer of Richfield Township; Homer E.; he is married to Miss Clara Dale. and is farming in the township; Minet L.. farmer. at home : Laura McKinstrey, and Virgil L. He is married to Miss Alice S. Conrad, and also a farmer of Richfield Township.

JOHN T. NEWTON, farmers P. OF West Richfield ; is a son of Lucius Newton. one of the pioneers of the township ; was born in Richfield Township Feb. 17, 1839. ° His life. until he attained his majority, was passed under the guardianship of his parents, upon the farm. for which pursuit his education and inclinations has always followed. Asa practical farmer, he is one of the most prominent in the township. He was married, Sept. 3, 1868, to Miss Mary Adams. daughter of Samuel T. Adams, of Medina ; she was born in Medina Oct. 11. 1850. They have four children - John Edward, born Oct. 5,1869 ; Jay Thorne, July 23, 1871 ; Earl Brockway, May 11, 1874; Mary G., March 11, 1878. In March, 1872, Mr. Newton removed to his present location, about one and one-half improved in buildings, fences, ete. He makes specialties in fancy poultry, hogs, sheep and cattle ; he is also engaged extensively in bee culture, which branch he makes quite a study,

Oviatt, to Hudson, Portage Co. (now Summit Co.), in 1803, Hudson at that time being an unbroken wilderness, with but a few white inhabitants, its principal denizens being the Chippewa tribe of Indians. His father kept a sale with the few whites and many Indians then scattered over the Reserve. trade was one of barter with the latter, for their furs, etc., which were the principal currency of that early period. Gen. O. was so constantly associated with the Indians in his youth as to render him as proficient in the use of their language as in his own. With the exception of a period which he spent in attending school at the Litchfield Academy, at Litchfield, Conn., (John Brown, Sr.. accompanying him), m st of his youth was passed in Hudson. The friendship there formed with old Osawattomie continued through life. Mr. O.. in after years, aiding him in some of his public enterprises, especially in his Kansas expedition. In the winter of 1820. with a companion named Timothy Hall. and a pair of oxen and a sled. he came to the township of Richfield ; it was at that time almost entirely unsettled, and with only a doubtful trail between the two points. After the erection of a small abode, in the following spring, he was married to Miss Phoebe H. Coe, young wife moved to the new home. The ensuing year he commenced the building of a store near his residence. at the center of the town, cutting down the forest and removing the green stumps from the ground to locate the same. There are one or two individuals still living who assisted in this work - Mr. John Payne. now aged $3, and Mr. Lester Hall, both now This store was the principal point of trade for the country around for a circle of twenty miles or more. and for over fifty years, or until the year 1876, was continuously open to successful trade. Gen. O. was noted for his large business capacity, probity. and strictly honest dealing. He was also greatly interested in the building-up of the erection of the first Congregational Church, in 1830, he bore a large share of the burden, and in the educational interests he was strictly identified and foremost in his endeavors to make the same a success. At this time, a large were poor, and their hardships many, in their endeavors to obtain homes, and there were many who expressed great gratitude for timely assistance rendered them by him at that early | period. In the year 1836, he met with the | great atiliction of his life, in the death of his | beloved wife, a few of whose characteristics the writer cannot refrain from mentioning. Her special pleasure was in visiting the sick and | needy of the then scattered population, whom she would cheer by kind words and supplying | their necessities. She was an earnest Christian | worker through an active and busy life, and | died on March 1, 1836, aged 34, sincerely | mourned by all who knew her. Five children were born of this marriage, of whom but two are living, viz., Mrs. Dr. A. E. Ewing, and Or} M. Oviatt, still residents of this town. Gen. | Q. afterward married Miss Lucretia S. Ward, of | Hadley, Mass., a Christian lady of refinement | and intelligence, with whom he lived happily | until his death. Of this marriage there were - born four children. of whom three are living - | Mrs. Geo. W. Gardner, of Cleveland; Mr. Wm. | H. Oviatt. and Mr. Louis D. Oviatt, of Long- | mont, Colo. Ellen P. Oviatt died May 5. | 1856, aged 11 years. In the year 1848, Mr. | Oviatt removed to the city of Cleveland, where - he had property interests, his first residence . there being the present Catholic nunnery on | Euclid Avenue, which he sold to them osten- | sibly for a school building, but which they | since have transformed into a nunnery and | school against a strict stipulation with him at i the time of its purchase, that it should never | be used for that purpose, he being always a | strong anti-Catholic. After a few years spent | in the commission business, he engaged very | extensively in the packing business with D. mat P. Robinson, now of M-.utor, which partner- | ship was continued very successfully some ; eighteen or twenty years. In politics he was | at first an ardent Whig. but after the formation | of the Republican party he fully indorsed | its principles. and adhered to them until his | death. He was often urged to become a candi- date for office, but generally refused, believing the office should seek the man; still he was called to many positions of trust, among others in an early day, that of Associate Judge of Medina Co., one of his Associates being Judge Pardee, of Wadsworth. He was wember of the City Council of Cleveland many successive terms, several times elected its presiding officer, member and Chairman of its Finance Committee. and held other positions of trust, the duties of which were conscientiously executed and to the satisfaction of his friends who had placed In the year 1868. he retired from active business, and after an absence of nearly

' twenty years from his early home. having a _ desire to spend his remaining years near his ' children, he returned thither ; but his residence

Department). He was married. Aug. 2, 1848. to Miss Frances C. Hammond, daughter of Nathaniel and Lucy Hammond, both residents of Richfield. After his marriage he resided for some time on the old homestead near the center (his father having removed to Cleveland, Ohio). In June, 1857, he removed to his present residence previously occupied by his grand- | father, Capt. Heman Oviatt. He held the position of County Commissioner two terms (six years): He has given much attention to the educational interests of the town, and took a leading part in the founding of the present Richfield Central High School, overcoming strong opposition from its non-supporters. He has also been a member of the Board of Edu- vin was born in Goshen Oct. 1, 1797, and his wife in Norfolk Feb. 2, 1795. They were united in marriagein 1818. The father of Marvin, Capt. Heman Oviatt, was born in Goshen, Conn., Sept. 20, 1775; he was married Jan. 10, 1796, to Miss Eunice Newton, she was born Nov. 15, 1777.

necticut, and returning in the spring of 1801, with his family. ship where he resided for a number of years, taking a prominent position in all acts of public importance and improvements. He en- with a fund of 312,000. His first wife. Eunice, was a woman universally beloved. and possessed much influence over the Indians. She died Sept. 17. 1813. leaving three children - Marvin, Orson and Harriet. Heman married for a second wife Sophia E. Kilbourne, by whom he had two children - Heman. now a resident of Cleveland, and Elizabeth, living in Richfield Township ; she lived about twenty years, and after her death he married the Widow Curtis, of Akron. who survived him several years. In 1839, Heman removed to Richfield Township, were he resided up to his death, which occurred Dec. 5, 1854. A more extended narrative of his business enterprises, and connection with the township and county, will appear in another portion of this work. was married in Hudson in 1818, and engaged in farming for a short period in that township. and then connected himself with his brother Orson, in Richfleld.

South, and was in the produce business upon the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers ; after a few years he returned to Richfield, and again went upona farm. At the breaking-out of the gold excitement in California, in 1850, he started for the Pacific Coast, and after remaining there three years, started co return home, but fell from the steamer, upon which he had taken passage upon the San Juan River, and was drowned, August 1853. His body was never recovered nor any of his effects. His wife died in Richfield, May 31, 1876. Their children now living are as follows : Schuyler R., Tracy M., a Presbyterian Minister now living in Cali-

Reserve College (deceased) ; Carlos, died in Corry, Penn., having a wife and son ; Schuyler R., was born in Hudson Township in 1819. His education is academical, graduating at the Richfield Academy at the age of 20. Heis by

In 1880, he prepared and delivered a historical address. in Richfield. at the pioneer meeting of that year, and also furnishes many of the facts and incidents which appear in the township history. He was united in marriage in June, 1842, to Miss Charlotte A. Weld, a daughter of James Weld, Esq., who was before his death one of Richfield's most prominent business men. They have two children - James S., a graduate of Western Reserve College, and at present living in Cleveland. serving as Assistant City Civil Engineer. and Miss Lotta. at home.

DARIUS L. OVIATT. farmer; P. 0. West Richfield; is a son of Nathaniel and Bannah (Deming) Oviatt, natives of Litchfield Co.. Conn.. and pioneers of Suunmit Co.. locating in children - Emma J., Charlie C., Hattie E. and Alma I. In October, 1861, Mr. Oviatt returned to Richfield Township and located upon the old homestead, where he has resided up to the present time; he has 126 acres of improved land, conveniently located, about one mile north of West Richfield. He has always taken an interest in educational and township matters, and is a respected and enterprising citizen. STEPHEN C. PIXLEY, farmer ; P. O. West Richfield. Prominent among the old residents death occurred in March. 1863. Our subject was born in Richfield Township Jan. 22. 1325 ; he remained upon his father's farm until about 19 years of age. and then went to Hinckley, subject of this biography. He came with his parents to the township in 1816, from Massachusetts, where he was born in Franklin in 1813, and has been a resident of the township, and lived upon the farm, taken up by his father at that time, up to the present time. His father was Stephen Pixley, a native of Massachusetts, where he was born July 9, 1781; his mother's maiden name was Orpha Cooley, also a native of Massachusetts ; she was born March 27, 1781 ; they were married in Massachusetts Nov. 25, 1804. In 1816, they started from Massachusetts with a team and two yoke of cattle, and, after a journey of six weeks, reached Richfield ; they located in the northwestern portion of the township, where they lived for the remainder of His father's death occurred Oct. 31. 1829; his mother's, Sept. 6, 1840. Their children now living ure as follows : resident of Boston Township ; Seymour, living in California ; and our subject, Stephen C.; a son. Alvin C., a prominent resident of Richfield Township, died in June, 1878, leaving a wife who is still a resident of the township ; they had five children, all of whom are deceased. Owen C., a son. died from disease contracted in the service of his country. Stephen C. was united in marriage, Nov. 13, 1850, to Miss Eliza In March, 1856, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Tupper, who died May 17, 1860, he was again married, to Miss Maria L. Foster; she is a native of Ohio, born in Cuyahoga Co., April 27, 1834 ; they have three children - Frank S., born Nov. 21,1863; Orla C. and Chrysie I. (twins), born Oct. 18,1867. Mr. Pixley has 95 acres of land, all of which is improved except 8 acres of timber located in the northwestern portion of the furnishes some of the incidents and dates given in the township history. As a citizen he is enterprising and progressive, and is universally respected by his fellow townsmen. FRANKLIN PRICKITT, farmer; P. 0. West Richfield. The Prickitt family are prominent citizens and extensive land-owners in Richfield Township, and are worthy of especial mention. The parents were Samuel and Hannah (Allen) Prickitt who were natives of New Jersey, and of Quaker descent. He was born Oct. 15, 1784, and his wife Aug. +, 1793. They were united in marriage April 3, 1821, in New Jersey, and first moved to Wayne Co., N.

From there they emigrated to Ohio, locating in Richfield Township in 1834, taking up 201) acres of land, which was situated where the farms of Franklin and Allen S. now are.

the eldest son, was born in New Jersey in 1823. He remained with his parents until he was married, Jan. 9, 1850, to Miss Sarah Fearnley. She was a native of England. After his marriage, he built him a house upon the farm where he now resides, which consists of 70 acres of land, which was a part of the old homestead. Although he calls himself a

| farmer, he has devoted a great share of his _ time to making rifles and general repairing. _ He is a natural mechanic, having never learned the machinist's trade. He was the first gunsmith in the township, and has made hundreds of rifles with tools which he manufactured mostly himself, and in his workshop may be found many evidences of his skill. His first wife died in 1867, leaving a daughter, Alice. In June, 1866, he was married to a second wife, Miss Arvilla Buck, a daughter of Heman and Polly Buck, who were pioneers of the township. She was born in Richfield Township in October, 1828. They have two children - Francis and Elma.

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

ALLEN 8S. PRICKITT. farmer; P. O. West Richfield ; is a son of Samuel and Hannah (Allen) Prickitt. He was born in Wayne Co.. N. Y., Dec. 29, 1833. and since the removal of his parents to the township hus lived upon the old homestead. which he now owns. He has 125 acres of good land. finely improved and located conveniently. He has served the township as Trustee, and has taken great interest in educational affairs and all matters of public importance. He was married. March 22, !859. to Miss Jane Kirby, daughter of John and Elizabeth Kirby. natives of England. and who are old residents of the community. Mrs. Prickitt is also a native of England. where she was born in 1833. They have two children - Mary and Rosa.

H. C. SEARLES, Postmaster and merchant, West Richfield; is a prominent merchant and an enterprising citizen; he is a son of Daniel Searles, an early settler of Hinckley Township, where he still resides. The subject of this sketch was born in Hinckley Township in 1841, and passed his early life up to the age of 16 upon the farm. His education commenced in the district schools; he then went to Hiram College, where he continued his studies until in Battery A, 1st Ohio, and served for two years, but was forced to leave the service on account of injuries. Returning to his home. he then engaged in the mercantile business as clerk for B. H. Wood, of West Richfield, with whom he continued for eight years. He then,

' at present located ; his stock consists of a large _ line of general merchandise. and he purchases all | kinds of country produce. Mr. Searles has served as Postmaster since 1873, and in matters of interest. He has served the township as Treasof the School Board for six years. He was married, in 1863. to Miss Elizabeth Parker, a daughter of Rey. Santord Parker. a Methodist minister ; Hinckley ; she was born in Hinckley Township their days. Daniel was born in Schoharie Co.. N. Y.. in 1806, and came with his parents to Richfield when they removed there. where he has since been a resident, and by occupation a farmer. Miss Martha Robinson. who died in 1837. October. 1838, he was married to a sister of his tirst wife. Miss Mary Robinson. They have

E., at home. Mr. Shelden is living upon the old homestead. about one anda half miles south ot the Center. where he has lived over half a century ; he has devoted his time exclusively to

When he was + years of age, | his parents removed to Massachusetts. where | They then : removed to Schoharie Co., N. Y., where they re- | In 1822. they ' removed to Qhio. locating in Richfield Town- , ship. where they resided for the remainder of |

M. Lee, in Richfield ; his father first located in Columbiana Co., where he resided about three years, and then removed to Wayne Co., where he remained about nine years, and then, in the spring of 1850, removed to Richfield Township, locating in the southern part of the township, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1854. aged 52 years. Our subject was born in Wayne Co., in 1839; at the death of his father, he started out in life for himself, working by the month about twelve years, and then purchasing from the heirs the old homestead, where he has since resided. He has 96 acres of improved land, with good buildings, and in a high state of cultivation. He was married, daughter ot George Kirk, of Bath; they have three children - Gertrude, Jessie and Birdie. Mr. Sprankle has served the township as Assessor, and is a member of Meridian Sun | Lodge, No. 266, A., F.& A. M. He has three » brothers and two sisters living - Jeremiah, living in Michigan; Daniel. a resident of Mon- » tana; David W., a minister in the United | Brethren Church, living in Portage Co.; Lydia | rour children - William HI. (who is a resident of © California). Martha A., Dustin and Charles R.. | living in Richfield Township, and Miss Mary '

M. LEE SPRANKLE. farmer; P. O. West : Richfield ; 1s ason of John and Susannah (Keck) © his father was a native of Pennsyl- - vania, where he was born in 1802 ; his mother, |

NATHAN SWIGART, farmer; P. O. West Richfield ; was born in Stark Co., Ohio, in 1831 ; his parents, John and Elizabeth (Halliwill) Swigart. were pioneers in Stark Co. In 1832, his father came to Richfield Township and purchased a tract of land, located where Nathan - quently removed to Richfield and settled upon the farm. bringing with her a daughter, Louisa, and Nathan, our subject. She was afterward married to Oliver Taylor, by whom she had farm until her death, aged 63 years. Nathan has been a resident of the old farm since their first location there, and is now in possession of it; he has 109 acres, about 40 of 'which is timbered ; he is making quite a specialty in dairying, having very fine facilities for butter-making, there being upon his farm fine springs of running water, of even temperature the whole year. He was married in 1860 to Miss Harriet

Swigart is a prosperous farmer and respected | neighbor ; he has taken an active interest in | schools, and is a member of Osborn Corner | | Grange.

they have four children now living in Summit | Co. - Burrill, a prominent farmer, of Boston | Township ; Mary, the wife of Dr. Pope, of West - Richfield ; William, now a resident of North- .

| Richfield Center, where he owns a hotel property. Mr. and Mrs. Viall have two children - Raymond and Willie. HENRY C. WADHAMS, retired farmer ; went to live with an uncle, with whom he re- ; mained until he attained his majority, working | upon a farm. He then started for Ohio, com- | ing with Frederick Baldwin, in a one-horse ness with H. B. Pomeroy, with whom he continued one year. nia, where he remained five years, engaged in mining and keeping a public house. He then returned to West Richfield, where he has since resided, retired from active life. He was married, March 23, 1825, to Miss Eunice Layton ; she was a daughter of John and Eunice Layton, natives of New York, and residents of Ontario in Hudson; Destine A., was educated at Mt. Holyoke, Mass., and died while teaching at Knoxville, Ill. ; Clarentine, died at the age of 8 years; Eunice Carr, living in Cleveland; Henry P..a resident of Cleveland - he is the acres of land of Samuel Snow, who went to Canada and joined in the insurrection. where he was captured and sent to Van Dieman's Land. Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley brought with them eight children from England, only three of whom are now living - Sarah, the widow of Uriah Oviatt, residing in Richfield; F. J.. a son, for many where he has a large plantation. The mother died in March, 1857, and the father in December, 1858. William was born in England, in 1825, and since the removal of his parents to Richfield, has been a resident of the Township and of the old homestead. In 1852, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lawrence. | She is also a native of England, where she was | born in 1823. They have five children - Martha | until he has, at the present time, 420 acres, about 75 of which is timber, and the rest finely improved. This property is located about one mile south of the Center. He is an enterprising and progressive farmer, to which he devotes his time exclusively ; he makes quite a specialty of fine Durham stock, and in superior breeds of sheep. Fora number of years he was prominently interested in the Agricultural Association of the county, but of late the cultivation of his land engages his whole time and attention.

DR. JEREMIAH CULLEN WILCOX (deceased); was born in Hartford Co., Conn., Dec. 6, 1790. His father, Dr. Jeremiah Wilcox, having become owner of the " Wilcox Tract," consisting of 16,000 acres on the Western Reserve, resolved to become an emigrant himself, so, with his family, he removed to Vernon, of their lives. "Cullen." as he was familiarly known, performed the labors incident to a pioneer life for a few years. and then resumed his ' | studies, which he had commenced in Connecti- | ' cut, and entered Jefferson College, where he | graduated in 1813. in the same class with | prepared himself for the medical profession, : - mainly under the instructions of his father, he ' commenced to practice in the town of Hartford. | ges, of Louisville. Ky. His health having behoga Co. Dr. Wilcox died Jan. 26, 1873. Their children are as follows: Amelia; Henry C., living in Kansas; Cullen, now attending Yale College, fitting himself for the ministry ; Frank A. and Stella H., with their mother at Glenville.

BAXTER WOOD, retired merchant, West Richfield ; is an old and respected citizen, and at one time a prominent merchant. He was born in Wooster Co., Mass., Jan. 2, 1797. His father, Williard Wood, was a farmer, and upon the farm the first twenty years of his life was passed. He received a good education, and put it to a practical use by teaching school for fourteen winters. He was engaged in the hotel business in Massachusetts for six years, and in Connecticut for three years. He then removed to Indiana, where he remained only one year, engaged in the same business. In 1838, he removed to Richfield and first engaged in the hotel business, there continuing six years. He

Richfield, under the firm name of B. Wood & Son, and for twenty-five years was in active trade. He is now retired from business, and living upon a small farm located between the two Centers. He was married, while living in Massachusetts, Nov. 19, 1822, to Miss Eliza Fairbanks. She was born in Hampden Co., Mass., Sept. 24,1797. They have three children who are a pride and comfort to them - Mrs. Pauline Sheppard, the wife of O. C. Sheppard, of Medina; Baxter H., one of Medina's most prominent business men, and Charles W., one of the

' old and prominent business men of West Rich- _ are now living - Jeremiah B., living in Deer | Lodge, Montana Territory, and Mrs. Gen. Stur- |

Wilcox. she was a teacher in the schools of Ravenna. She is now living at (rlenville. Cuyafield. 18335. age of 18, as assistant in his father's store, and has been the mercantile trade ever since. He was for a number of years in partnership with thur. Ohio Telegraph Co., a short line between Peninsula and West Richfield, and a member of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 266, A., F. & A. M. DEXTER WOOD (deceased) ; was a native of Massachusetts. where he was born in for the remainder of his life. March, 1846. His wife is still living upon the old homestead ; her maiden name was Mary Reid ; 1815 ; her father, Elias Reid, was an early settler of Richfield, coming there about 1833. He died in the township in 1857. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were married Nov. 26, 1835. Three enildren are now living - Willard, born in

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

one of the leading agriculturists and live-stock . - Mr. Barker has made a specialty of wool-growdealers of Summit Co. He was born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Sept. 10, 1819. He is the son of Lanson and Betsey (Phelps) Barker, both of whom were natives of Connecticut. They

In 1827, Mr. Barker came to Ohio and purchased a tract of land in Holmes Co.. and the | year following came West with his family and , stopped for a few weeks at Massillon, Ohio, , and then moved to Granger, Medina Co., Ohio. He lived in Medina Co. some years, and then | purchased a place in Royalton, Cuyahoga Co.. Ohio, upon which he resided for most part the remainder of his days. In his family were the

Barker lived at home and assisted in the farm | duties until 27 years of age. He was united in marriage to Miss Eleanor Munson Dec. 16, 1847. She was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 25, 1827. By this union there were two children, viz.: Mary E. and William. Mrs. Barker died Sept. 9, 1856. Barker came to Bath Township, and the year following purchased 300 acres of land, going in debt for nearly the entire amount. By hard ing, and is one of the most successful and practical stock-growers in the county. He now has upon his place about eighty head of short-horn cattle. A number of these are thoroughbred. and the rest good grade cattle. He also has upon his place some fine Clydesdale and English coach horses. Perhaps there is nota man in Summit Co. who owns more good stock of all kinds than Mr. Barker. He began as a poor boy, and is in the fullest sense of the word a self-made man. He is of a retiring disposition, and does not meddle much in political affairs, yet he is decided in his opinions which he never tails to express at the ballot-box. His donations for educational, religious and other charitable purposes have been very considerable; nor have they been contined to Bath Township alone. Many of them are yet unknown in the community in which he resides.

CONRAD CARVER; P. O. Buckeye; was born in Hesse-Cassel, Germany, Noy. 10.1810: | he is the son of John and Margaret (Miller) Carver, who were natives of Germany, and the | ,arents of four sons and two daughters. Conrad Carver remained at home and attended | school until he was 14 years of age; he then began working for a man at $8 per year; he continued working in his native country until about 26 years of age, never receiving more | than $12 per year for his services ; he had dur- ,

_ soon bargained to work for him during the win- | ter ; he worked for this man six months ; at the | expiration of that time and when they came to |

Perhaps there is not a man in Bath Township who has done more hard work than Mr. Carver ; many and many a time, after working all day for some of his neighbors, he would return home and spend a great portion of the night clearing up his own farm. His untiring energy has been crowned with success. as he is to-day one of the wealthiest farmers of Bath Township ; his farm of 195 acres is well improved and nicely situated in the eastern part of the township. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Lutz Oct. 14, 1838; she was born in Cumberland Co., Penn.. Dec. 2. 1820: from

J. W. CLAPPER, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Wayne Co., Ohio. Feb. 12, 1845. He is the son of John and Lydia A. (Biers) Clapper, the former a native of Wayne Co., Ohio. and the latter of Orange Co., N. J. They

' landing in New York in September of the same ; year; he at once started for Cincinnati, but, - - on his arrival at Cleveland, he was compelled ' _ to stop. as his means were exhausted; after ' of age. He was a promising young man, noted for his energy and straight business habits. His widow married again and is still a resident of Wayne Co. J. W. Clapper began life as a poor boy, and, when yet quite young, began for himself as a farmer. He served his country in united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Huston Oct. 23, 1867. She was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1847, and is the daughter of William and Sarah (Van Kirk) Huston, both natives of the Keystone State, and early settlers of Wayne Co. Mr. and Mrs. Clapper are the parents of four children, viz.. Emma L., John W., Sadie and Jacob R. Mr. Clapper is a stanch Republican in politics, and interests himself in public improvements of all kinds.

MRS. CHARLOTTE DOOLITTLE, Bath. Among the old and honored pioneer women of Bath Township, none is more worthy of especial mention than Mrs. Charlotte Doolittle, who was born Feb. 28, 1809. in Bristol, Ontario Co., N.Y. She is the daughter of Stoten and Lydia

Mr. Hale was a wheelwright by trade. He was a soldier during the war of 1812, and served his country with distinction. Both he and wife died when our subject was a small girl. was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel Shaw in 1827. He was born in Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1804. From this union there were six children, viz., Samuel A., Samuel H., Charlotte C., Lorenzo, Dency L. and Richmond. In 1829, into which they moved. ure indeed. and built on a side hill with the fire-place in the lower end, and only a rude puncheon floor in a portion of it. rained, the water would run in from the upper and put out the fire. This served them asa dwelling by being " patched up" for some time, when they added an upper story to their dwelling. This was an-unusual proceeding, and the people of the neighborhood thought they were "putting on airs." Mr. Shaw was a carpenter by trade, and a man of energy and great physical powers. His good wife and companion would go with him into the woods and help him get out timbers for buildings. She would take one end of the cross-cut saw and saw with her husband all day long, only stopping long enough to get their meals. They worked on in this way until the death of Mr. Shaw, which occurred in 1836. They had in this time built a large two-story, frame house, had a nice, young, bearing orchard, their place well stocked, and many other comforts and conveniences. Mrs. Shaw was married, in 1837, to Mr. Lyman Doolittle, a native of Ontario Co., N. Y., where he was born in 1801. This gentleman died in 1862. By this second marriage there were five children, viz., Liza M., Lucy M., Orpha O., Irving and Genevieve. Mrs. Doolittle lives upon the old homestead, surrounded by the comforts and conveniences of a well-earned competency. She is a lady of more than ordinary powers of mind and executive ability, and is respected by all who know her.

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

Lewis H. was killed at the battle of Winchester, Va. George D., after being captured, and suffering untold privations in Southern prisons, was paroled, and took passage for home on the ill-fated Sultana. How or in what manner he met his death was never known. The other two boys lived to return home. Mr. and Mrs. Harris have been residents of Bath Township since 1832. They have a nice home, and have the respect and esteem of all who know them. | Charles H. Harris was born in this county Feb. . 27, 1838. He received a good common-school © live with Jacob Peach, his grandfather. After reaching his majority, he worked two years for his grandfather, and then rented the farm of him. He has ever since remained upon the farm. and, after the death of his grandfather. he purchased the place of the heirs. He was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Harris July 14, 1860. She was born in Stark Co.. Ohio, Nov. 7, 1840. This lady died Feb. 26, 1873. By this marriage there were four children, viz.. Frank E., George R., Eber W. and Mr. Harris was married to Miss Lucinda Spraukle Jan. 22, 1874. She was Mr.

ABRAHAM HARSHEY. Ghent. This gentleman was born in Wayne Co., Ohio. Oct. 18. 1843. He is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Beltz) Harshey (see biography of John Har- | shey). Abraham was raised upon a farm, re- He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Baughman Feb. 23, 1864. This lady was born in | Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 10, 1844. Her parents | were from the * Keystone" State, and settled | in the township in Wayne Co., Ohio, which bears their name, in a very early day. In Mr. Harshey's family are two children, viz., John C. and Jessie M. Since his marriage, Mr. Harshey has followed farming, milling and | cheese-making, in all of which he has been | Although his early education | putting into practice. Mr. Harshey isa stanch Republican in politics, though liberal in his views regarding religion and men. He has held offices of honor and trust in Bath Township, where he is well and favorably known. He owns 145 acres of land, upon which are good, substantial farm buildings. Summit Co. would be much better off had it more such

JOHN HARSHEY. Ghent. The father of this gentleman. Jacob Harshey, was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., July 12,1812. His wife, Sarah Beltz, was born in the same county Dec. 25, 1812. They were married in their native State in 1803, and, two years later, removed to Wayne Co.. Ohio, where they resided until 1849, when they came to Bath Township. this county, where they have since resided. They were the parents of the following family of children, viz. : John, Jacob, Abraham, Henry and Sarah. Jacob and Henry are now dead. the others are married and reside in Bath Township. Both the Harsheys and Beltzes were originally from Switzerland. and their coming to America dates back to Colonial times. Jacob Harshey's his grandfather of the war of the Revolution. Jacob Harshey is one of the wealthiest farmers in the county. aud is a self-made man in the fullest sense of the term. He owns 536 acres of good land at the preseat time. children and to religious and educational enterprises. anon Co.. Penn., Feb. 2. 1834; he passed his

(Evenrider) Heller, the former a native of Bucks Co., Penn., and the latter of Lehigh Co. The father was a miller by trade, a frugal, industrious man, who had the respect and confidence of a large circle of friends. He was the parent passed upon his father's farm and in the mill. He was united in marriage to Miss Julia A. This lady was born in Northampton Co., Penn., in 1827. From this union four children were born, viz., Quintus A., Benjamin F., Amanda E. and Emma D. - Mr. Heller remained in his native State until 1852 ; he then came to this county, and purchased a farm in Copley Township, upon which he re- upon the farm. On the 6th of October, 1856. he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Rice. This lady was born in Fayette Co., Penn.. Feb. 22, 1836. They are the parents of five children, viz.. Emma A., Sarah F., George W. and Otis R., living; Leroy. who died in infancy. Mr. Harshey owns 345 acres of land. upon which are good substantial farm buildings ; he raises good stock of all kinds. and is one of the

He has held a number of positions of honor and trust in Bath Township. Isa Republican in politics, and a consistent member of the United Brethren Church.

Ghent, and 21 acres of good land in the township. He is a Republican, and a member of the Evangelical Association. He is an upright business man, a consistent Christian gentleman, and has the respect and confidence of the entire community.

ROSWELL HOPKINS, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Bath Township, this county, April 3, 1825. He is one of a family of eight children born to Isaac and Susan (Harrison) Hopkins. Isaac Hopkins was a native of the his wife. She was a native of Connecticut, but had come with her parents to the " Keystone ~ State when a child. On the 10th of September, 1813 (the day of Perry's victory on Lake Erie), Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins left their home in Pennsylvania for Bath Township, Summit Co., Ohio. ,

They came in a large wagon drawn by two yoke of oxen, and, after a journey of six weeks, arrived safe and sound at their destination. They located on what is now known as the McMillan farm in the southwestern part of Bath Township. Mr. Hopkins had purchased over everything depreciated in value to such an extent and money became so scarce that it was only by the greatest exertions and strictest economy that he was able to keep his property.

ness principles and sterling integrity. He departed this life in 1852, followed by his faithful wife ten years later. received but a limited education, as his services were required at home nearly all the time. Whenever he had a spare day, however, he | would work for some of the neighbors, and his . earnings would go toward clothing him. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Lee Oct. 8, 1846. This lady was born Dec. 18, 1828, in New York. From this union there were ten children, viz.: George, Wait, Ira, Burt, Ami, Cecil, Edna, Irene, Emma. only ones now living.

"home-spun," and he now says, "I was very glad that I had as good." He followed farming exclusively until 10 years ago, a business he was very successful at. has dealt quite extensively in lumber. He owns a saw-mill which is propelled by water, and which is supplied with the latest and most approved machinery. He owns 250 acres of land which is nicely improved. He has held

His rule is to vote for men and measures and not for party. The county would be much better off did it contain more such men as Mr. Hopkins.

GEORGE KIRK, Bath. Michael Kirk, the grandfather of this gentleman, removed with his family from the Keystone State to Stark C , Ohio, in 1817; his son William was at this time about 22 years of age, and the year fol-

1870. He had been a good and useful man, - It took years, however, to accomplish this, and | and a respected and honored citizen; his wife © survives him and resides at Freeport, Ill. George Kirk received a common-school education, and remained at home working for his | father until he had reached his majority; he | then, for two years, worked for his father at ©

$100 per annum, and at the expiration of that time he, in company with his father, took a trip throughout Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. While in Iowa, Mr. Kirk purchased 125 acres of land in Cedar Co. Afteran absence of some months they returned to Stark Co., this State, where for a period of four years George was variously employed. He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Shisler, March 26, 1846; this lady was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., July 18, 1826; they have been blessed with seven children, six of whom are yet living, viz., Seth, Lilla. Frank. Tra L., Miller S. and Cora; the one deceased was named Ralph. In 1846, Mr. Kirk came to Bath Township and located on the farm he now owns. There were but few improvements on the place, and he has by his industry and good taste so improved it that it is second to none in the township. He deals quite extensively in sheep, which he has been very successful in handling ; he also has paid considerable attention to the raising of Durham cattle, and has at the present time some fine specimens of this valuable breed upon his farm ; it can truly be said of him that he is one of the most practical and successful farmers and_ stock-

_ raisers in Bath Township. He isa Republican positions of honor and trust, and is a Repub- | lican in politics, although not a strict party man. | of the stalwart kind, and has filled many offices in the township with much credit to himself and lasting benefits to those for whom he labored. He and wife are members of the Evangelical Association, and, though passing into the "sear and yellow leaf," their years sit lightly upon them. They are located in a pleasant and comfortable home in a community where they are respected and and beloved, and where the record of their well-spent lives can never be effaced.

MORRIS LYON; Montrose. John Lyon the father of this gentleman. was a_ native of the "Bay" State: his father served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war. and. although a hard-working, energetic man, never succeeded was united in marriage, in Rhode Island. to Miss Elizabeth Holden, a native of that State. Some time after his marriage, he removed to Ontario Co.. N. Y.. and resided there, engaged in agricultural pursuits, until his removal to Copley Township. this county, 1834. In his family were eight children. He died in 1849. and his wife in 1873. Morris Lyon was born in Bloomfield Township, Ontario Co.. N. Y.. June 1. 1823. He was brought up on his fathers farm, his education being such as the common schools of that day afforded. In 1840. he entered the wagon-shop of S. A.

a number of years. years. and three years ago he came to Montrose, and engaged in mercantile pursuits. which business he has since followed. He was united in marriage to Miss Laura <A. Briggs. Sept. 11. 1848. This lady was born in Copley Township. this county. in 1&2 union six children were born to them. Duane C.. Irvin E.. Julien W.. sian G. and Albert. Mrs. Lyon departed this life in 1868. Mr. Lyon has given his sons such advantages as his means would admit of ; Jul- lege of Columbus. and is located at Akron, Ohio; Fremont E. is a graduate of the Ann Arbor School of Dental Surgery. and is also located in Akron; Irvin E. is 'engaged in mercantile pursuits in Cleveland: Albert lives in side in Copley Township. Mr. Lyon is a stanch Republican in politics. and is well posted on the important issues of the day. He has always been a strong advocate of the temperance reform. and those who bave heard him in his quiet way sum up the evidence against this great social and moral evil. cannot help agreeing with him that the preponderance of ev idence is strongly against it. Both the moral and intellectual sti inding of Summit County would be of

MRS. LAURA ce 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 were 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 they removed to Copley Township, where they lived some time and then moved to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, and thence after a few years to Bath Township, which they ever afterward They were industrious. intelligent people and were the parents of seven | children (a complete history 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 farmers of Bath Township. He dealt quite extensively in live stock, and was noted for his fair dealings and and straight business He died after a short illness. May 13. 1878. Thus passed away in the prime and vigor of his manhood. one of the counuseful and honored citizens. He was a man of broad and liberal views. encouraging everything known to be right and 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.. Coun., June 12.1818. He is the son of Elisha and Sarah F. (Woodford) Miller, loth natives of Connecticut. where they were reared. married and resided until 1827, when they moved to this county, arriving in Bath Township. Feb. aT They came the entire distance in a sleigh, which be immediately began to improve. his family were the following children - Lyman R., Anson, Elisha E., Sarah E., Clarinda, Lowley, Nathaniel O., George, Harvey and Evelina; and six of them are yet living, attesting to the | vigor and vitality of the original stock. Miller was a man of more than ordinary ability, and was noted tor his integrity and straight business habits. He kept a tavern for years Postmaster. He creditably filled a num- ' ber 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. _ They 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 al- , Ways 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 sup- _ port. 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 Northamp- | ton 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. | ler was raised to farm labor, receiving the ben- the live-stock trade, and has since that time | handled a great deal, usually buying and then | preparing them for market. He has been uni- | formly 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 Re- | publican 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 they were married and resided until 1806, when they moved to Kennebec Co. In 1813, they removed to Ontario Co., N. Y., and from there to Richfield Town- They were 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. Moody 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 youth and early manhood, received no education to Speak of. After he had reached his majority, he surrounded himself with good and 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. One 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

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. May his declining years rest lightly upon him, and Summit Co. long be

Sarah (Clark) Moore; the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter of Rhode Island; after their marriage they resided in Massachusetts until 1819. when they moved to what is now Franklin Township. Portage Co., Ohio, where they ever afterward resided. They were these children are yet living and are the heads of tamilies. Mr. Moore was killed while at work in the woods by a falling tree, in 1831. His wife lived until 1868, when she quietly Mr. Moore was a farmer. but times; he was an energetic, public-spirited man, and his untimely death was deeply 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 early day. He was united in marriage to Miss Anu Rockwell, July 6, 1835; she was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., April 9, 1812. The fruits of this union were three children, viz., Lecester O., Lewis A. and Roswell P. Lecester O. 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 Emily Hopkins, June 2, 1868. This lady was born in Franklin 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-slavery man, and has ever advocated temperance in all things. He has been an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church a great | many years. and at the building of a chureh of | that denomination in Bath Township, in 1869, | Mr. Moore gave $600 of the $2,000 that it cost | bull Co., Ohio, Sept. 21, 1822. He is the son of Lester and Ruth (Twining) Moore, both of whom were natives of the Bay 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 1837, and then removed to Norton Township, this county. 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 family were eight. all of whom are now 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 home, 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-raisers in Bath Township.