York Township

York Township

Although the township was not r rganized as early as 1826, yet a goodly portion (fourteen thousand one hundred and thirty seven acres) of the lands comprised within its present limits, were on duplicate for taxation. In that year Fanny Chapman, Elijah Hubbard, James Mather, Samuel Mather's heirs, Thomas Mather, Thomas Sill and William N. Sill, owned fourteen thousand one hundred and thirty-seven acres, valued at $29,936, on which a tax of $295,62 was paid. At that date there is no report of any personal property being listed and returned for taxation.

In 1S30 George Wilson, of Monroe county, New York, settled in York township, made the first puichase and erected the first cabin in September, and may be called the first settler. In the next month (October, 1830,) Levi Branch, Lawson Branch, Bufus Stickney, Ezekiel Bruce, Solomon Hubbard, E. Munger and John Dunsha, removed from Sweden, in Monroe county, New York, and settled in the township.

The first religious meeting ever held in the township was in the house of Mr. Branch. It continued at intervals, for seven weeks, and a marked change in actions was visible in all who attended those meetings.

Prior to the coming of the first settlers, they had been notified by letters that the Norwalk Boad was located through the township, and was a good turnpike road ; and that Mallet Creek abounded with speckled trout. Upon their arrival they found it necessary to make their own road, and as for trout they never found any of the speckled tribe but could daily see plenty of speckled frogs in the swampy lands without visiting Mallet Creek. Prior to the clearing- of the level lands there were many swamps and pools ot water.

The first death and burial in the township was a son of John Dunsha. The first school was kept by Theodore Branch in one part of Levi Branch's dwelling. Kev. S. V. Barnes was the first preacher that addressed a congregation in the township. The place of congregating was for several years at the house of Levi Branch.

L. Branch owned the only team, and spent most of the first winter, after the arrival of the foregoing settlers, in making roads and traveling to Wooster, Portage and other places, to procure provisions. In the winter of that year a goodly number of settlers came in, and by the following spring there was quite a community.

April 2nd, 1832, the township was organized by electing Levi Branch, Thomas Brintnall and Sylvanus Thun, Trustees; Philo Fenn, Treasurer; and Alexander Forbs, Clerk. At that election twenty votes were cast, which was then thought to be rather a large election.

Alexander Forbs was elected Justice of the Peace in 1832, and during his legal term was hardly ever annoyed by litigants seeking legal redress for supposed grievances.

York township has, in twenty-nine years, thrown off every appearance of ever having been a fishing pond of " speckled trout," and become one of the prime townships in the county for grazing and agricultural purposes. Its rapid advances can be evidenced from examining the statistics here given for 1861.

York Statistics Persona L Pro Pert Y.

If the sums that accrue from the yearly growth of all other articles, be added to the above, the total will amount to one hundred and sixty thousand dollars.

Source changes here: from History of Medina County and Ohio, Containing a History of the State of Ohio, from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time ... a History of Medina County, Giving an Account of Its Aboriginal Inhabitants ... Pioneer Incidents, Its Growth, Its Improvements, Organization of the County ... Biographical Sketches; Portraits of Some of the Early Settlers and Prominent Men, Etc., Etc. .., by Perrin, William Henry, D. 1892?, Comp, published 1881; 9,937 words in this source stream.

York Township

FRANKLIN BURT, Mallet Creek; was born in Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1831. He is a son of Matilda and C. C. Burt, the mother's maiden name being Ilickox. The Burts came from New England to Medina Co., Ohio, in March, 1819. and to York Township in 1S42, where the parents are yet living. Fraukliu Burt passed his youth and early manhood on a farm, receiving a common-school education. When 21 years of age, he began for himself, laying aside his wages until he had enough to start a home. He was married, in December, 1853, to Jane Crissman, daughter of Daniel Crissman. To this union there w*ere born seven children, six of whom are yet living - Clara (now wife of E. H. Phillips), Vernon, Floyd, Phaxon, Harvey, Mary and Elva. Mrs. Burt was born July 27, 1831. Mr. Burt owns 127 acres of excellent land; is a Republican in politics, and he and his wife are members of the Protestant Methodist Church at York Center. Mr. Burt is an enterprising and industrious farmer, and is among the best citizens in York Township.

L. B. BRINTNALL. deceased ; was born in New Haven Co., Conn., Dec. 19, 1814. He is a son of Thomas and Lydia (Wright) Brintnall, who were parents of six children, as follows : James M., Lemuel B., Melissa, Aurelia, Monroe W. and Franklin T.; Monroe died in Jefferson Co., III., March 23, 1845. Lemuel B., together with his parents, moved from Connecticut to Genesee Co., N. Y.. in 1815. and, in 1831, emigrated to York Township, Medina Co., Ohio, coming the second year after the earliest settler in the township had arrived. The}' came overland with a neighbor, each having a team. Mr. Brintnall owned a yoke of oxen, and these were used to draw the household goods of the two families, while they rode iu their neighbor's wagon, which was drawn by a team of horses. The men took turns walking and driving four milch cows, and thus they arrived in York Township. Mr. Brintnall located in the eastern part of the township, and immediately began clearing and improving a farm. Here the subject of this biography passed his youth until he reached his majority. From the time he was 17 until he was 21, his time was employed, in the winter, in teaching school. In 1843, he was united in marriage with Lydia, daughter of Thomas Sayles, Esq., and to them were born eleven children - Francis, born June 10, 1844; Emma I., Oct. 23, 1845; Thomas, Jan. 13, 1847 ; Eliza, Sept. 13. 1848; Charles, Dec. 24, 1849 ; Dwight, Feb. 13, 1S52 ; Helen J., Dec.

1, 1853 ; Arthur, Nov. 7, 1855; E. W., April 13, ISOS; Elmer E., July 2. 1860 ; and Wesley L., July 15, 1862. Mrs. Brintnall was born Feb. 16, 1817. Mr. Brintnall was a Republican in politics, and a member of the Congregational Church at York Center. On Feb. 2. 1879, he was taken down with typhoid pneumonia, and, after five days of suffering, died. Mr. Brintnall was a fond husband and a kind father, and his death was deeply deplored by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The \ widow still continues to reside on the old homestead.

H. C. A. BACKER, farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; was born in Hanover, Germany, March 11, 1825. He is a son of Henry and Dora (Dethers) Backer, who were parents of seven children, only three of whom are now living. The father was a farmer, and, to better his circumstances i and give his children proper advantages for se- ! curing an education, emigrated to the United States, landing in New York in 1830. After a j year's stay in New York, he, with his family, came to Cleveland, and, in 1831, came to Medina j Co., Ohio, locating in Liverpool Township, where they lived until their parents' deaths. Mr. Backer was a hard-working and industrious citizen. On hi3 arrival, he ran in debt for 30 acres of land, which was all paid for at the time of their respective deaths. Our subject passed his early career on the farm in Liverpool Township ; and. in 1845, was united in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of Conrad Rinner, and by her had seven children - Henry, Katy, Louisa, Henry, Jr., Frederick, Wilhelmina and William. Of these, only Katy, Frederick and Wilhelmina are now living. Mrs. Backer was born in Germany in 1823. After the death of his parents, our subject bought out the heirs and commenced living on the old homestead. In I860, he came to York Township, and has ever since resided there. . He is independent in politics, and he and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church. Hr. Backer owns 119 acres of well-improved land, which he has gained principally by hard labor, honesty and frugality. Ilis father was a soldier under the great Napoleon, and was a sharp-shooter. He was in that never-to-be-forgotten battle - Waterloo - where Napoleon received such a crushing defeat.

E. A. BRANCH, farmer; P. 0. Medina; was born Sept. 3, 1818, in New York, and is a son of the old pioneer, Judge Levi Branch, of whom appropriate mention is made elsewhere in this work. Mr. Branch was reared on a farm, receiving but a moderate education. He came with his parents to York Township, in 1830, and, on the 16th of November, 1842. was united in marriage with Sarah S. Gardner, daughter of Levi and Lydia (Stickney) Gardner, and by her had six children - E. L., now wife of L}'man Watkins ; Ella F.. widow of M. Gardner ; Martha, now dead, and three others who died in infancy' without being named. Mrs. Branch was born in Monroe Co., X. Y.,in 1824, and her folks were old settlers in l^ork Township. Besides their own children, Mr. and Mrs. Branch have adopted three boys, whom they have raised from infanc}', they adopting the surname of Mr. Branch. These were Theodore (deceased). Fremont A. and Willis A. Mr. Branch is a Republican in politics, and has held various township offices. He owns 148 acres of well-improved land. He and wife are members of the Congregational Church, and are wellknown and highly respected citizens.

A. C. BOWEN, farmer ; P. 0. Mallet Creek ; was born in Berkshire Co.. Mass.. March 16, 1812. He is a son of Peter and Polly (Apthorpj Bowen, and is a descendant of old and honored families of New England. Mr. Bowen was reared upon a farm, and in }'Outh received a good common-school education. During the month of June, 1837, he came to Medina Co.. Ohio, locating in La Fayette Township. In 1850, he moved to York Township, where he has ever since resided. On the 6th day of September, 1838, he was united in marriage with Miss Cecelia M. Branch, daughter of Elisha Branch, and by her had five children - Angelina M., now wife of A. Depew ; Myron E., dead ;

Myra E., dead ; Delia S., dead, and M. M., now the wife of S. W. Bachtell. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen are hard-working and industrious people. They are consistent and devoted members of the Congregational Church at York Center. Mrs. Bowen is a refined and well-educated lady. The}' own 61 acres of well-improved land, and are classed among the old settlers of lrork Township.

NELSON T. BURNHAM, farming ; P. 0.* Medina ; is a native of Connecticut, and was born on a farm in Hartford Co. Dec. 26. 1811. His early life was passed on the farm, during which time he received a limited education in the common schools of his neighborhood. On becoming of age, he engaged as salesman with a clock establishment, receiving a salary of $35 per month the first }'ear, and $50 per month the second year, after which he continued the business on his own responsibility, buying and selling for himself, and operating by team in Pennsylvania and the western portion of Virginia. After a total experience of five years in the clock trade, Mr. Burnham settled down to mercantile business in Middletown, Conn., where he remained until 1S46, in the fall of which year he came to Ohio, locating on his present place. Ma}' 26, 1842. he married Miss Emily Clark, a native of Litchfield Co., Conn. She, together with her parents, came to Medina Co., Ohio, about the year 1837. To her marriage with Mr. Burnham, there were born eight children, of whom five are now living - Nellie M., wife of Prof. Hendrickson, Professor of Mathematics in the Naval Academy, at Annapolis, Md. ; Mary E., now Mrs. Packard, of Covert, Mich.; Franklin Y., farmer, lives on part of the home farm ; Edward, at home, and Andrew L. is in business in Medina. Of the deceased, Arthur N. died in infancy ; Frederick N. and Josephine E. lived to maturity ; all died at home, and were buried at Medina. Though starting in life with no capital but a stout heart and willing hands, Mr. Burnham has. by economy and well-directed effort, been very successful in business. He now owns over 500 acres of land, on which he is just completing an elegant brick residence, and one of the finest in the county. The interior of this house was arranged according to Mrs. Burnham's own orders, and, as a house of convenience, it is not excelled by any in the county. Taking the house as a whole, it is a model of convenience and architectural beauty, reflecting much credit to Messrs. Thomas Gower, mason, and his mother August, 1S59. On the 10th of April. Richard Gibbings, carpenter, under whose man- 1S45, he was united in marriage with Mary agement the building is being completed. ! Tillotson, daughter of the old pioneer Daniel ;

WILLIAM BOWMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Mai- Tillotson, who came to Brunswick Township at let Creek : is a son of Christopher and Sylvia the early date of 1815. To this union, were (Shafer) Bowman, and their parents were natives born six sons and one daughter - Lucius II. . of Pennsylvania, where they were married. Francis 0., Charles E., Fred 1)., Elmer E., Milo From Pennsylvania, they moved to Stark Co., j A. and Ida M. Francis, Charles and Fred are Ohio, in 1820. After pioneers' experience there married. After his marriage, Mr. Bennett * for seven years, the}' removed to Sugar Creek worked his father's farm four years, receiving Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, and from there to one-third of the proceeds. In 1849. he came to La Fayette Township, Medina Co., in 1835. They York Township, and settled on the farm he resided here in the wilderness, building up a now owns, buying at that time 50 acres, paying home, until their respective deaths, which oc- 8250 cash, with a balance of $550 to pay. He curred the same day in September, 1S63. On worked very hard here, and, at the end of a few his arrival in La Fayette Township, Mr. Bowman prosperous years, was enabled to pay the full had but about $10 in all, and this he advanced amount for the land. By degrees, he has since on his farm, which consisted of 110 acres. By added, until he now owns a line farm of 97 degrees, and by the hardest labor, this farm was acres, which is clear of nil incumbrances, which finally cleared of all expense in about 1855. he has gained by legitimate farming. Mr. Ben- William, the subject of this biography, was born nett is a stanch Republican in politics, and an in Wayne Co., Ohio, J une 1, 1830. and is one in earnest worker in the advancement of education, a family of fourteen children. He passed his Mrs. Bennett was born in Brunswick Township youth and early manhood on the farm in La ! Oct. 11, 1821. Mr. Bennett's father served all Fayette Township. On Dec. 11. 1852. he mar- through the w'ar of 1812 ; enlisting as private, ried Sarah J., daughter of Michael and Lena he was promoted to Orderly Sergeant. Mr. (Wheeler) Troxler. and by her had five children Bennett and wife are esteemed citizens of York - - Willis, dead ; Delpha, Silva, Silvinia and Township.

Ohio, Oct. 16, 1833. May 2, 1863. Mr. Bowman born in Monroe Co., N. Y., July 21, 1816. He enlisted in Company D, 166th O. Y. I., and is a son of Judge Levi and Polly (Stone) ; served 113 days. Both of his grandfathers Branch, the old pioneers of York Township, were in the Revolutionary war, serving the col- He, together with his parents, came to York onies faithfully. His daughter Delpha is the Township in the fall of 1830, and, up to his wife of Levi Stone, and is a resident of York death, always made York his home. Mr. Township. Mr. Bowman owns 150 acres of well- Branch was reared on a farm, receiving a good improved land. He is a stanch Republican in common-school education. April 16. 1839, he politics, and he and wife are members of the was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Disciples' Church at La Fayette Center. , Bowen, daughter of Peter and Polly (Apthorp)

DAVID H. BENNETT, farmer and stock- Bowen, and sister of A. C. Bowen, a sketch of raiser; P. O. Mallet Creek. There is no family whom appears in this work. Peter Bowen was more worthy of a sketch in this work than the born Nov. 20, 1788, and Polly Apthorp. his ; family of Mr. Bennett, of York Township. Mr. wife, was born March 11, 17S7. They were Bennett is a son of Oliver and Betsey (Ford) married Dec. 23, 1810, and to them were born Bennett, who came to Brunswick Township, ten children, eight of whom are yet living, i Medina Co., Ohio, in 1827. Mr. Bennett was a They came overland by wagon from Berkshire native of New Hampshire, and his wife of Massa- Co., Mass., to York Township. Medina Co., chusetts. They were married in New York, Ohio, in 1838. Mr. Bowen departed this life and were parents of ten children, seven of whom Sept. 29, 1871, and Mrs. Bowen Nov. 15. 1861. are yet living. Our subject was born in Orleans To the union of Levi H. Branch and Mary A. Co., N. Y., March 5, 1820, and was reared on a Bowen, there were born the following family : i farm, and, in after years, has made that his Alvin L., Sidney S., Nelson L., Henry M., Ilylas business. His father died August, 1863, and K., Milo E., Caleb B. and Mary E. Alvin and

Nelson are now dead ; Sidney served his country in the late war, in Co. K, 8th 0. V. I. He is now in Michigan, having married Anna Hudson. Hylas and Henry are in the same State, the former marrying Josie Barragar and the latter Agatha Gardner. Milo married Miss Alma Gardner, and resides with his mother. Mary is single and lives at home. Mrs. Branch was born April 12. 1 SI 9. In about 1S62, Mr. Branch's health began failing, and finally terminated in his death, which occurred July 19, 1S72. He was a kind husband and an affectionate father. He was regarded by his friends and neighbors as an excellent farmer and an honorable, upright gentleman. Mrs. Branch survives him, and continues to reside on the home place near Erhart. in York Township. The homestead consists of 137 acres, while Milo owns 77 acres adjoining it. The Branches and Bowens are among the best and most influential citizens in York Township.

ZIMRI COOK, farmer ; P. 0. Mallet Creek; is one in a family of fourteen children, their names being as follows : Zuriel. Zerena, Zerema, Zimri, Zephrona. Zerusha, Zetna, Zegustus, Zelora, Zethaniel, Zenith, Zelotus, Zedelia and Zejames. Of these, Zurial and Polly (Lumbard) Cook were the parents. Zimri Cook was born in Jefferson Co.. N. Y.. in January, 1813. In 1832, he, with his parents, emigrated to Ohio, locating in York Township, Medina Co., where the parents remained until their respective deaths ; the father died Aug. 26, 1849, and Mrs. Cook died Aug. 26. 18G9. On their arrival in the county, there was but a sixpence in money in the entire family, and with this start the parents struggled on, and at the time of their deaths were worth considerable property. "When ten years old, Zimri hired out to the neighbors to work on their farms, and assist the settlers generally. He continued working out in that manner until 1830. He was married in the State of New York, Jan. 11, 1S43, to Elizabeth E. Brown, daughter of Charles Brown. Esq., and by her had the followingnamed family : Margaret E., Charles B., Thamson E., Horatio Z., Elizabeth and Medora. Medora is now dead. Margaret resides in Michigan, the wife of W. H. Brooks. Charles is an express messenger, in Omaha, Neb. Thamson is single and lives at home with his parents. Horatio married Elva Pritchard, and lives in Kansas. Elizabeth is the widow of Nathaniel

Firman, and she resides with her parents. The ; mother of these children died July 3, 1861. and Mr. Cook married Fanny Merriman as his sec- j ond wife, the marriage taking place May 24. j 1865. The present Mrs. Cook was a daughter of Oliver Caswell, and the widow of Nathaniel j Merriman. Mr. Cook is a Republican in pol- j itics. and an intelligent gentleman.

Nov. 15, 1826; he is a son of Clement and Almira (Ormsby) Dickerman ; his parents were among the earl}* pioneers of Medina Co., and their coming to the county influenced many ; other families to come. Orlando was reared on a farm, receiving a common-school education.

Jan. 1, 1851, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of Arza and Achsah (Lampson) Pearson, and by her has three children - Achsah (deceased), Clark P. and Henry C. Mr. Dickerman is a Republican in politics, and is the owner of 100 acres of finely improved land. He and family are well respected wherever known, and are among the enterprising citizens in York Township.

REUBEN GARDNER, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Mallet Creek. Among the old and honored pioneers of York Township are Reu- ; ben Gardner and wife. Mr. Gardner was born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Dec. 6, 1816 ; his parents, Levi and Lydia (Stickney) Gardner, were natives of New England, and parents of a family of ten children, three of whom are now dead. Reuben's early youth was passed on his father's farm, at which period he received a good common-school education. During the fall of 1831, Levi Gardner and family moved into York Township, Medina Co., Ohio, settling on 160 acres of woodland, for which he had previously traded 30 acres in New York, making an even trade. Mr. Gardner, Sr., was a man of good education, and proved to be a valuable addition to the little colony of settlers then beginning to locate in this township. He and wife are both dead. They lived long enough, however, to see the work they had so successfully begun in clearing and improving merge into pleasant homes and valua- j ble land for their descendants. Reuben Gardner was married, Aug. 9, 1840, to Mary E. Branch, daughter of "Judge" Levi Branch and Polly (Stone) Branch ; to this union were ^ born the following family : Polly (deceased),

Theodore C.. Almeda M.. Lucretia, Fanny A.. Chloe M., Lydia L.. Eva A.. Harry R.. Martha II. (deceased), and one unnamed that died in i infancy. Theodore is a merchant in Millbrook. Mich.; Almeda married a Mr. Pond. and : lives in Brooklyn. N. Y.; Lucretia is the wife of B. H. Ilale. and resides in York Township ; Fanny is a missionary among the idol-worshiping inhabitants of Japan ; Chloe is the wife of \ E. L. Phillips ; Lydia is the wife of H. F. Cummings, and both reside in Mecosta Co.. Mich.; Eva is the wife of J. D. Holcomb, and resides in York Center ; Harry is a young man not yet of age, and is attending business college in Brooklyn, X. Y. Mrs. Gardner was born Jan. j 19, 1822 ; her parents came to York Township in 1830, and were among the earliest settlers in the township. Mr. Gardner is a Republican in : politics, while he and his wife are members of j the Congregational Church at York Center. They own a large and well-improved farm.

JACOB GAYER, farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; was born in Germany Feb. 4, 1808 ; he is a j son of Charles and Susan (Miller) Gayer, who were parents of seven children, only four of whom are yet living. In 1823, Jacob, with his j parents, emigrated to the United States, coming direct to Medina Co., settling in Liverpool Township. In 1834, he was united in marriage with Frances R. Gollmer, daughter of Joachim Gollmer. In 1850 he purchased his present place, where he has lived peacefully ever since. He now owns 76 acres of well-improved land, about one mile northwest of Medina. Mr. and Mrs. Gayer's children are as follows : John (dead), Caroline (dead). Henry, Gotleib, Charles, Frances, Jacob, William. Augustus ! (dead) and Caroline. Henry married Sarah Keller, and lives in Medina ; Gotleib married Mary Katzmier, and lives in Wood Co., Ohio ; Frances is the wife of George Sheldrick. and lives in Medina; Jacob married Frederika Mayer, is a carpenter and lives in Akron, Ohio. William married Christina Beck, and is in the same business with his brother Jacob in Akron. Mrs. Gayer's parents came to Liverpool Township. Medina Co., Ohio, from Germany in 1830, and they were the first Germans in the county, and to their coming can be attributed the German element now in Medina Co.; Caroline, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gayer, is a young lady of more than usual ac- ; complishments, upon whom the parents have | bestowed a finished education. She has taught in a number of colleges and normal schools of Northern Ohio, and is a competent and thorough instructor in Greek, Latin. German and English. Henry and Gottleib were brave and efficient soldiers in the late war, and served their country faithfully. Mr. Gayer is a Democrat in politics, and he and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church.

FRANCIS GARDNER, farmer and Postmaster, Abbeyville ; was born in Baden, German}', in 1823 ; he is one in a family of six children, only three of whom are yet living. The parents of this family were Francis and Genevieve (Burkard) Gardner, who were also natives of Germany. The father was a miller by trade, and Francis, Jr., learned this trade thoroughly of his father. In 1845, he was united in marriage with Clara Slaughter, daughter of Francis Slaughter. In 1849, Mr. Gardner, with many others of his countrymen, rebelled against the King of Germany for his tyranical conduct, and he was immediately assigned to Gen. Franz Sigel's corps with the rank of Lieutenant. The history of that rebellion is 'well known, and is needless of a repetition here. Mr. Gardner served gallantly in this war, but, w'ith the rest of the troops, was compelled to surrender after a bloody struggle, Gen. Sigel barely escaping with his life to Switzerland. After his capture, and when the insurrection had ceased, a great many of the prominent offenders were executed, and Mr. Gardner expected daily that his turn would come next. Finally, by the aid of friends, he escaped, and, boarding a vessel bound for America, sailed for that refuge beyond the Atlantic. He arrived in New York in 1852, after a voyage of forty days ;. he remained here a short time, and then, together with his family, came to York Township, Medina Co.. Ohio, and has ever since made that his home. To his union with Miss Slaughter, there were born eleven children, all being dead but the following : Philomena, Maria. Caroline. Theressa and Lucy. The mother died in April, 1864. On his arrival in York Township. Mr. Gardner purchased the Iriill at Abbeyville of Martin Flick, and after four years of adversity sold out and commenced butchering, and this he followed about six years. In December, 1S69, he; purchased 150 acres of his present farm, and that, with the little lot he owned besides, made him a nice farm of 102 acres. In April, 1S7G, he was commissioned Postmaster at Abbeyville, and has retained that olliee up to the present. 31 r. Gardner is a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church, and is an intelligent and influential citizen.

ELI HUBBARD, farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; is a native of the " Nutmeg State," and was born Jan. 23, 1828. He is a son of A. W. and Miranda (Prince) Hubbard, who were parents of a family of six children, four of whom are yet living - Almira, Eli, Julia, Lysander T., Cynthia A., deceased ; and one child, a twin brother to Eli, who died in childhood without being named. The parents of these children were from New England. They came to York Township from Genesee Co., X. Y., in 1837, and are classed among the early settlers of York Township. These parents were honest and industrious, and were among the township's best and most highly respected citizens. The subject of this biography was reared on a farm, receiving a common-school education in youth. Sept., 15, 1855, he was united in marriage with Emily C. Goodrich, daughter of Joshua Goodrich, descendant of an old family. To his marriage with Miss Goodrich, there were born two children - Melva J., now wife of Henry Caswell, and Frankie A. The latter is a young man, single, and resides with his parents in York Township. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard are members of the Congregational Church in Medina. Mr. Hubbard owns 100 acres of fine farming and grazing land. Is a Republican in politics, and a kind, enterprising gentleman.

J. 11. HOLCOMB, of the firm of J. R. Holcomb & Co., Mallet Creek ; was born in Hudson, Ohio. June 15. 1847. He is a son of Walter and Jane E. (Candee) Holcomb, who were parents of five children. Of this family, only J. R. and Charles F. are now living. The parents are yet living, and their home is in York Center. The Holcombs, like a large proportion of the earliest settlers, and like many who came to Ohio in later years, were from the New England States, and were honest and industrious people. Prior to his becoming 18 years of age, J. R. Holcomb spent much of his time going to school. After that, and until 1870, he followed the occupation of housepainting, and, during the next three years, followed a variety of pursuits. In 1873, he came to York Center, and, with only a small hand printing-press, began a general business of card printing. By degrees, and by judicious advertising and close attention to business, Mr. Holcomb increased the scope and extent of the enterprise, until it afforded him a fair revenue. Soon after his commencement in York Center, he, in connection with his card-printing, started a general novelty business, and this he has continued ever since with success. In 1875, his business had so increased as to render necessary the building of a larger establishment, and ac- ; cordingly he erected a large and commodious two-story building, in which is now carried on the business of the partnership. In September, 1870, J. R, and J. D. Holcomb formed a partnership, the firm name being J. R. Holcomb & j Co., the latter partner owning one-third of the ; stock. During the spring of 1880, Charles F. j Holcomb was admitted as a partner, the name of the firm not undergoing any change. Each of the partners owns an equal share of the stock.

It was during the year of 1875 that Mr. Hol- I comb commenced the publication of a small i school journal entitled The Teacher s Guide , This little journal met with profitable support, and to-day it ranks among the first in the i United States as a school journal, with a circulation equal to any. The Teacher s Guide was first issued bi-monthly, but in 1880 it was j changed to a monthly periodical. It is ably edited by J. D. Holcomb, who is deeply inter- ; ested in the educational work. It is an invaluable assistant to the teacher and normal conductor, and is warmly commended by able educators. J. It. Holcomb & Co. do a most extensive business. The}' have in store, among a great many other novelties, school supplies of all kinds, improved elastic rubber stamps, musical instruments, both foreign and domestic, books, etc. In 1878, J. R. Holcomb invented an automatic telephone, and it proves to be one of the best. The popularity of these instrui ments is attested by the sales, which amount ! to over ten thousand sets since their invention.

! R. Holcomb was commissioned Postmaster at York Center, with a salary of $200 per annum. Their business has so increased since that time, - ! as to give the Postmaster a salary of $1,400, ! i owing almost wholly to the increase of patron- ' age to this firm. They have two commodious

! buildings, erected and especially arranged to j meet the requirements of their business, in which they have three steam printing-passes, several hand-presses, lathes and other machinery, a full assortment of modern styles of type, and a large and complete stock of specialties. Their varied stock and extensive connection with the trade in the great commercial centers enable them to supply promptly ail goods in their line, whether found on their regular lists or not. More of this firm will be found in the history of York Township, in this volume. In connection with the post office. J. R. Holcomb owns a grocery and provision store. This gentleman was married to Miss Minnie Damon, of Litchfield Township, in October, 1876. This lad}' died in 1S78, and, some time afterward, Mr. Holcomb married Miss Hattie M. Nickerson, of Wadsworth. Mr. Holcomb is a prominent and influential man, and a stanch Republican in politics.

JOHN B. KNAPP, farmer ; P. 0. Mallet Creek ; was born in Medina Township. Medina Co., Ohio, March 10, 1822. He is a son of Joseph and Betsey (Hagerman) Knapp, and grandson of John B Knapp, after whom our subject was named. Joseph Knapp was born in Otsego Co., N. Y.,Aug. 3, 1792. He lived with his parents in this county until 1810, when his mother died, and young Knapp packed all his possessions in a little bundle, which he carried over his shoulder, and thus started out, as many had before, to seek fame and fortune. His first stopping-place was in Dutchess Co., N. Y., and, liking the people, and the " la}' of the land," young Knapp concluded to tarry awhile here. He was well received by the people, and, instead of going on as he expected, he remained there nine years, gaining a wife in the meantime. He was married in 1817, and two years later, started overland with his wife and two babies, for Ohio. His traveling outfit consisted of a horse hitched before a yoke of oxen, that were yoked to an old-fashioned wagon, in which were seated Mr. and Mrs. Knapp and family, with what little belonged to them. Thus equipped, they started on their long journey to Ohio, via Pittsburgh. They arrived in Medina Township, Medina Co., Ohio, in Oct. 1819, and immediately located at Hamilton's Corners," where they lived until March, 1833, when they moved to York Township, and cleared and settled on the farm now owned by Lewis

Molock. They had lived here but five months, when the mother died, in August. 1S33. Mr. Knapp remarried in July 1S34, his wife being Betsey Lampson, who died October, 1863. Mr. Knapp died May 1S63. Mr. Knapp's union with his first wife, was blessed with these children - Sarah, Mary, Charles. John, Zenas, Gilbert and Betsey. Jolm B. lived with his parents until his mother's death, when he went to live with L. L. Chapin, with whom he remained until he reached his majority. He was married Jan. 11. 1854, to Sally M. Crawford, daughter of Josiah Crawford, and by her had the following family - Joseph L., one that died without being named, Charlie J.. Emery J. (deceased), and Catharine R. Mrs. Knapp was born Fel). 9, 1832, and her folks were old settlers, coming to Medina Co. in 1821. Mr. Knapp is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Protestant Methodist Church.

THOMAS MILLER, farmer ; P. 0. Medina. ' The subject of this biography was born in Cambridgeshire, England, Feb. 24, 1826. He is a son of Robert and Ann (Poolly) Miller, who were also natives of England. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were parents of eleven children, all d}'- ing in childhood except four. Mr. Miller died, and was buried in England, in 1838. Mrs. Miller continued to reside in England until 1849, and then, complying with the request of friends in the United States, took three of her children and set sail for that country. After a long and eventful voyage of eight weeks on the Atlantic, and a total of ten weeks from the time they left England, Mrs. Miller and children arrived in Medina Co., Ohio, where her deceased husband's brother then lived. She purchased the farm now owned by her son, and immediately located on it. She continued to reside in Medina Co. until the time of her death, which event occurred at her daughter's residence in Medina, in about 1871. This family, for some reason, has been very unfortunate, and, out of a large family of eleven, only the subject of this memoir is living. He was reared on a ; farm, working hard for the support of his widowed mother. In 1854, he married Miss Louisa Clara, and by her had two children - Robert W. C., and one daughter, who died in infancy. His wife died in 1856, and, Jan. 27, 1857, Mr. Miller was united in marriage with his present wife, Miss Sarah II. Clark, daughter of Robert and Mary (Slater) Clark. To this union were born eight childrerf, as follows : Lizzie M., Ann M., John T., Laura M.. David A., Susie B.. Electa R., and Mattie, who died when 5 months old. Mrs. Miller was born in

I Derbyshire, England. July 18. 1834. This family is of pure English extraction, and there is not a more intelligent family in York. Mr. Miller owns 86 acres of land in York, and 21 acres in Medina Township. He is an earnest advocate in the advancement of education, and is an influential citizen. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church.

L. D. XETTLETOX. farmer. Among the many excellent farms in York Township, Medina Co., Ohio, is that owned by L. D. Xettleton. This farm consists of 108 acres of finch' improved farming and grazing land, and is situated in Tract Xo. 2, on the diagonal road running from Medina to York Center. 31 r. Xettleton, the owner, is a native of Litchfield Co., Conn. He was born March 7, 1S22. His parents, Daniel and Poll}' (Clark) Xettleton, came with their family to Medina Co. in 1832. and were among the pioneers of Medina Township. Xhe names of their children are Clark, Derwin, Harmon, Xoble, L. I), and Mary ; Harmon is now dead. Mrs. Xettleton departed this life in 1866, and, two years later, Mr. Xettleton joined her in the spirit land. These parents w'ere among Medina Co.'s best and most honored citizens. They were members of the Congregational Church, and their death was deeply deplored by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. L. D. Xettleton passed his youth on a farm, receiving a good education. He was married, Oct. 6, 1846, to Charlotte Buckingham, and by her had a family of six children - Charles (dead), Frank, TVmthrop, Willie (dead), James (dead) and Carrie (dead). The two sons, Frank and Winthrop, are both married, the former to May Holcomb, and the latter to .Miss Fanny Baird, both living in York Township. Mr. Xettleton's wife died Xov. 14, 1861, and. April 1 , of the next year, he married Mary Pritchard, daughter of Joseph Pritchard. The Pritchards w'ere old settlers, coming to Medina Co. in 1820. Mr. Xettleton is a Republican in politics, and takes an active part in the advancement of education. Mr. Xettleton is an intelligent, enterprising farmer.

of a family w'ho love to review the motives of their ancestors, and boast, in a quiet way, of having descended from a wise, a hardy or a i noble stock. The details of family life are al- I ways interesting to its members, some taking a ! greater and some a lesser interest. Xo family j in Medina Co. takes greater pains or more ! pride in their family record than does the fam- j ily of John Pearson. Mr. Pearson was bom in | Rutland Co., Yt., June 6. 1825. He is a son of j Arza and Aehsah (Lampson) Pearson, and i grandson of Josiah and Sarah (Howre) Pearson, and great-grandson of John Pearson, for whom ; he was named. The Pearsons are of Scotch descent, the great-grandfather of our subject ! having come to the United States from Scot- \ land early in 1700, and who. after living a long and eventful life, died peacefully at his home, j Joshua, his son, was but a youth when the : Revolutionary war between the Colonies and j Great Britain broke out, and, his youthful blood being fired for the cause of liberty and justice, he immediately joined the command of Gen. Gates. He bravely participated in the i battles of Bunker Hill, Beemis Heights, Stillwater, and many other noted engagements, j serving through them all without being 1 wounded. He finally died, after the close of ! the war, of a cancer. Arza Pearson, the father j of the subject of this sketch, was born Dec. 7, 1799. He spent much of his youth in the backwoods, receiving but a moderate education. In j 1822, he married, and this union was blessed . with a family of seven children - Amelia L., : John, Elizabeth, Mary A.. G. C. and Lydia, liv- i ing ; the one dead is Arza C. Elizabeth married Orlando Dickerman, a short sketch of whom appears in this work. The mother of these children w*as born in Massachusetts Oct. i 17, 1799. In 1835, Arza Pearson and family moved into York Township, Medina Co., Ohio, it being then but a wilderness. He and wife j are yet living, hale and hearty, and it is hoped that they may live many years to come. Mr. ; Pearson w*as quite an active politician and | prominent man in his earlier years, serving at j one time as County Commissioner. His son j John, like himself, has always been a farmer. ! He was married to Miss Sarah Rowley in 1846, i and by her had seven children - J. E.. Eugene, ! Arza C. and Mary E., living, and James E., Olive E. and Charles F., dead. Mr. Pearson | owns 160 acres of good land, and is a Repub-

EMORY PIERCE, farmer : P. O. Mallet Creek ; is one of a family of eight children, and was bom in Berkshire Co.. Mass.. Jan. 5. ISOS, j He is a son of Levi and Dolly (Thompson) Pierce, who came to York Township. Medina Co., Ohio, in 1810. Nine }'ears after their ar- , rival, small-pox commenced a work of de- I struction, and Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were among its victims. Emory Pierce passed his youth and early manhood on a farm, receiving a good common-school education. He was married, March 17, 1831, to Lydia M. Watkins, who died March 22. 1832. Aug. 2, 1832, he married his deceased wife's sister. Miss Rosilla Watkins, and by her had six children - Lydia M., wife of Martin Bowen ; Wilbur F., married to Martha Branch ; Ward N.. married to Adelia Wilbur ; Orlin D., married to Mary Judson ; Martin T., who died in the army, and Martha, deceased. Wilbur, Ward and Martin were in the late war, Wilbur as Captain, and Ward as Commissary of Co. K, 8th O. Y. I. Martin L. served in Co. E, 10th 0. Y. C., as Corporal, and died at Murfreesboro, Tenn., from disease contracted in the service. These three boys enlisted at an early period of the struggle, and no braver soldiers were there than these. Mr. Pierce's father. Levi Pierce, was a military man, and served with distinction as Captain in the war of 1812, and afterward in the State militia as Colonel. Mr. Pierce is a Republican in politics, and owns 170 acres of fine farming and grazing land. *He and wife are members of the Congregational Church at York Center, and they are well-informed and highly respected citizens of York Township.

ARZA PEARSON, retired; P. 0. Mallet Creek ; whose name stands prominent among the few living pioneers of Medina Co., and - whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Chittenden, Rutland Co., Yt., Dec. 7. 1797. His father. Josiah Pearson, was born in Sterling, Worcester Co., Mass., June 24, 1755, and, at the breaking-out of the war of the Revolution, he entered the service of his country as a soldier. He participated in the memorable battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill, in the latter of which he received a flesh wound in one of his thighs ; this, however, did not disable him for service, as he was afterward in all the battles under Gen. Gates which resulted in the capture of Burgoyne's army. In 1812. when the country was once more in danger of invasion by a foreign foe, and when the cry of " Free trade and sailors' rights " was familiar to all loyal citizens, the old veteran again shouldered his musket in the cause of liberty and the rights of every American citizen, and helped to beat back Provost and drive the v'holc British army back into Canada. He became a pen- - sioner of the Government, and died at the ripe old age of SI. in Chittenden. Yt. The boyhood of Arza was spent on a farm ; his advantages for attaining an education vrere very meager, consisting only of the imperfect schools in the country of that period. On the 18th of December, 1S22, he was married to Miss Achsah Lampson. who was born Oct. 17, 1799, in Pittsford. Rutland Co., Yt. Shortly after their marriage, they began keeping house on a farm that Mr. Pearson rented and cultivated ; they continued to reside 1 there until 1835, and, during that time, there were born to them four children, viz.: Amelia , L., born Dec. 15. 1823 ; John, born June 6, 1825; Elizabeth, born May G, 1827 ; and Mary A., born April 18. 1831. Not liking the cold winters of New' England, Mr. Pearson, in the 1 fall of 1833, came to Ohio, and spent some time looking over parts of Medina Co., in quest of a desirable locality for a future home. He found it and returned to Yermont, determined to sell out and remove to Ohio. With this object in view, he, in the spring of 1S35, sold his farm in Yermont, fitted out a strong tw'o-horse wagon, and, with his family and household goods, started on a journey across the country to their new home. After a tedious ride of twenty-two days, the}* arrived, on May 31, 1835, i at the Center of York Township, where, for a time, they stopped with Mr. R. M. Lampson, who was a brother of Mrs. Pearson, and who at that time kept a "tavern." Leaving his family at York, Mr. Pearson started on horseback through Huron, Erie, Seneca and Lorain Cos. Being as well satisfied with the country about York as any he found on his prospecting tour, he purchased of one Philo Fenn a farm of 100 acres, lying one mile w'est of York Center, and to it removed his family on the last of June. Mr. Pearson has since retained the ownership of that property, and, at the present date, is living with liis wife upon it. with their son-inlaw, Mr. O. Dickerman. He has taken an active interest in building up and establishing York Township, and, possibly, the oldest in churches and schools in York Township, and, Medina Co. They have passed the limit alto the former, he has contributed liberally toward lotted to man, and are now last passing down the erection of four substantial buildings. lie the western slope of life. They have lived an helped to chop out" the wagon road, both north eventful, useful and busy life, and are loved by and south, through the center of York Town- their children, and held in high esteem by the ship, and he has lived to see the day that beau- people among whom they have lived so long, tiful homes now dot the lands then covered by GEORGE C. PEARSON, farmer ; P. 0. Malheavv timber. At the election held in the town- let Creek ; is a native of the township in which ship in April of 1S37, Mr. Pearson was elected he lives, and was born Aug. 26, 1S33. Arza Justice of the Peace, in which office he was and Achsah (Lampson) Pearson, his parents, subsequently continued for twenty-four years, are among the old and time-honored residents In the year 134"\ he was appointed Real Estate of York Township, and much of them and the Assessor for the townships of Brunswick, Me- Pearson family will be found in another part of dina, Montville. La Fayette, Westfield and York, this work. The subject of this biography In 1850, he was appointed Assistant Marshal, passed his youth and early manhood with his under Gen. Jones, of Mt. Yernon, and took the - parents, and, when his majority was reached, census of the townships of Sharon, Granger, he embarked on his own responsibility, by Hinckley, Brunswick, Medina, Liverpool, Spen- working his father's farm until he was married, cer and York. In the summer of 1858, at the Oct. 15. 1862. he was united in marriage with county convention, he was nominated, and, at the Miss Lydia L. Drake, daughter of Daniel and ensuing election in October, he was elected one Almira Drake, and by her had two children - of the Commissioners of Medina Co., which Frank Leland, born in York Sept. 15, 1863, office he filled for three years to the entire sat- and Lulu May, born in York April 30, 1S65. isfaction of all interested. He has always been Mrs. Pearson was born in Dickinson, N. Y., a strong partisan, acting with the Whig party , Aug. 2, 1841, and was one of a family of four until the organization of the Republican party, children, Seymour, Sumner and Lyman being the of which he has since been an active member, three besides herself. The two former served in Even now, though he is past 83 years of age, the late war, Seymour as Sergeant. Seymour he takes an active interest in the political is- died at Ft. Scott, from disease contracted in sues of the day, and in the prosperity of his the army, while Sumner was killed by a ball country'. Since their becoming residents of from the enemy, at the battle of Winchester. Medina Co., there have been born to Mr. and Lyman is a teacher in the Reform School, at Mrs. Pearson three children - George C., the Plainfield, Ind. Mr. Pearson's wife died from first of their Buckeye children, was born on consumption, in July, 1868. Mr. Pearson is the Aug. 26, 1836 ; on April 29, 1838, Arza C. was owner of 60 acres of good land. He is a Reborn ; he lived to manhood, and, on July 17, publican in politics, and an intelligent and eu- 1861, his death occurred, caused by consump- terprising citizen.

tion, this being the only death that has ever JESSE SEELEY, retired farmer ; P. O. Maloccurred in their family ; xUug. 21, 1840, Lydia let Creek ; was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y.,

A., their youngest child, was born. A happy Aug. 8, 1808. His father, David Seeley, was a event in their history was the celebration of native of Connecticut, and his mother. Ursula their golden wedding, which occurred on Dec. (Sweetman) Seeley, was a native of New Jer- 18, 1872, they having, at that date, lived to- t sey. Jesse was raised on a farm, and, as his gether as man and wife for just fifty years. On father's health was very poor, the care of the this occasion, they were congratulated by their family fell upon his shoulders, as he was the children, grandchildren and great-graudchil- eldest. He thus learned in early years to be dren, all of whom then living were present. I self-reliant, which proved to be of great bene- Another nine years have been added to each of fit in later years. He was married in Schoharie their lives since that event, and still they re- | Co., N. Y., to Miss Prudence Brown. Mr. Seeley tain, to a remarkable degree, the possession of j is one in a family of twelve children ; Mrs. Scebotli their mental and physical powers. The}' ley is one in a family of thirteen, and together L are now the oldest living married couple in j they are the parents of fifteen children. They

; and Mrs. Seeley's children are : Marietta, John i V. K., Hester M., Caroline F.. Elizabeth P., ! Wesley A., Samuel B., George D., Harmon J., j Emma J., Adelia, Niroom, Nathan S., David 0.

and Charley M. Mr. Seeley* and wife came to I York Township. Medina Co., Ohio, in 1S35, ! where he has remained ever since, with the exception of seven }'ears, when he lived in Medina. Mr. Seeley was a farmer until 1S63, when he took the office of Sheriff of Medina Co., having been chosen by the people to fill that office the }Tear before. He was an efficient officer, and, while in that office, conducted the execution of Streator, the murderer, a detailed description of which is found elsewhere in this work. He served two years as Sheriff, and the five following }'ears remained in Medina, in the agricultural implement business. He then moved to York Center, where he at present resides. Mr. Seeley had five sons in the late war. all of whom served their country faithfully. He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are among the best citizens of York Township. They are the grandparents of fifty-one lineal descendants, and have five living great-grandchildren.

PAUL SWARTZ, farmer; P. 0. Mallet Creek ; was born in Northampton Co., Penn., July 26, 1832. He is a son of Michael and Sarah (Shook) Swartz, and grandson of Henry Shook. When Paul was but 2 years old, his mother died, and the next year, his father, with five motherless children, moved to Medina Co., Ohio. They arrived in Litchfield Township one Saturday evening, and, as their wagon was heavily laden, stuck fast in the mud within sixty rods of where he afterward built a log cabin. He remained in this condition until the next Monday morning, and then, with some assistance, extricated his wagon and journeyed on to the place he selected for his house. Mr. Swartz was in very straitened circumstances at this time, and very often he and children would go to bed hungry. These children hardly knew what it was to have a mother. Their childish pleasures and troubles were not soothed by the tender influence of a mother, and thus they lived many years. The eldest child, Elizabeth, who was but 13 years of age when the}' came to the township, was the only housekeeper Mr. Swartz had for many years, and right nobly did j this heroic girl fill the void destiny had made j ! in taking away the mother, often denying her- j self little comforts that the younger children might have them. Mr. Swartz lived in Litchfield Township a number of years, then married 1 Mrs. Lauraua Anson, and in 1859 moved to Lorain Co. Mr. Swartz's third wife was Magdaline Glossar. He was a model farmer, but his poor start prevented him ever gaining a competency, and he struggled through life working hard, and finally died in December, 1870, gaining in death a rest that had been deprived him in life. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, liis early manhood being given to assist his father. When he reached his majority, he commenced working on a farm b}* the month, and continued at this two years. Nov. 2, 1S54, he was united in marriage with Miss Amy Wilson, and to this union were born three children - George W., born Jan. 25, 1856, married Florence Williams and lives in York Township ; Mary E., born Nov. 27, 1858, is the wife of G. B. Oviatt, and also lives in York Township ; and Luna G., born Jan. 29, 1870. Mrs. Swartz was born in Summit Co., Ohio, Jan. 29. 1838. Mr. Swartz enlisted Aug. 5, 1862, in Company K, 103d O. A". I., and was discharged Oct. 11, 1863. His father was a soldier in the wrar of 1S12. Mr. Swartz has profited much by his father's experience. He started out in life with but a very small amount of capital,- and has, b}7 economy and hard labor, gained a fine farm of 128 acres. He is regarded as an excellent farmer, and is an honest. upright gentleman. He is a Republican in politics, and Mrs. Swartz has been a member of the Protestant Methodist Church twent}-two years.

RICHMOND C. VAN ORMAN, miller, Mallet Creek ; was born in Ontario Co., New York, June 26, 1829; is a son of James and Orpha (Flemming) Van Orman, who were parents of twelve children, six of whom are yet living. These parents emigrated to Granger Township, ; Medina Co.. Ohio, in 1830. where they lived until Mr. Van Orman's death, which event occurred in 1868. For some time the widow , continued to reside on the old homestead until , she discontinued housekeeping, when she commenced living with her son with whom she has j ever since continued to reside. Richmond Van j Orman was reared on a farm*, receiving a common-school education. In 1866, he purchased j the " Hart Mill," in Richfield, Summit Co., Ohio. He remained there two years and then traded his mill for one in Wayne Co., and soon traded that property for a mill in Lodi, Medina Co. In 1872, he exchanged this property for a mill in Weymouth and 104 acres of land. He had run this mill but one year. when it took fire and was burned to the ground. The general belief is that it was the work of an incendiary. Soon after the burning of his mill. Mr. Van Orman disposed of the land and in 1S74, removed. to York Center, where he began the building of a grist and saw mill combined, which has since been completed. The capacity of the grist-mill is about 300 bushels per day. while that of the saw-mill is from 11,000 to 12,000 feet per day. It has an excellent 40- horse steam engine, and is prepared to do a general custom business. Mr. Van Orman was married June 16, 1851, to Miss Ann R. Young, of Granger Township, and by her had seven children - Francis F., dead, Ida J., Xorminda, Jennie, Richmond G., Wilna and one that died in infancy without being named. Ida married George Bruce ; Xorminda married F. B. Smith, and both reside in York Center. Mrs. Van Orman was born June 14. 1S39, in Granger Township. Mr. Van Orman enlisted August, 1862, in Co. C, 7th 0. V. L. and served faithfully in that regiment, when he was transferred, during the spring of 1S64. to Co. D, 178th O. V. I.. in which he served until the close of the rebellion. His final discharge was dated July 11, 1865. In the last regiment, to which he belonged, Mr. Van Orman served in the capacity of Sergeant. He participated in the battles of Stone River. Kingston and Leesburg, and was one of the brave men who captured the rebel Capt. Grub and seventy men. Mr. Van Orman was an excellent soldier, and the least that can be done for the defenders of our country is to keep a record of their deeds that the future generation may read with interest the battles of their forefathers, and live over in their imagination the scenes of the past.

MRS. L. A. WARNER. Mallet Creek ; was born in Addison Co.. Vt.. July 25. 1816. Her : parents were Zina aud Betsey (Pierce) Dennij son. who were parents of the following family : Laura A.. George L. (deceased), Julia A., now wife of Lucius H. Warner, and Lucinda M.. wife of John Depew. The father, Mr. Dennison, was born in Goshen, Conn., in 1790, and,

: when but a boy, moved with his parents to I Waltham. Vt., where he was raised, and where he met her who afterward became his wife. She was born in Waltham. Vt. After their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Dennison moved to Medina Co., Ohio, remaining in a little log house opposite where F. T. Brintwall lives, in York Township, during the winter of 1S33. In 1840, the}' removed to Litchfield Township, same county, where they lived until Mr. Dennison died, that event being April 10. 1S72. Mrs. Dennison lived there a short time and then passed the remainder of her days with her children. She died in 1877. Laura, the eldest child, and the subject of this sketch, married Horace Warner, in 1840, he being a son of Johnson and Abigail (Munson) Warner. The Warners are natives of Connecticut, and Horace was born in Waterbury, in 1805, and to his union with Miss Dennison there were born five children - Elizabeth J.. Horace D.. Emma I. (died when 4 years old), Millard J. and Frank E. Elizabeth lives in Westfield Township, the wife of William Chivings. Horace married Isabel Smolk. and resides in Litchfield. Millard married Mary Goodrich, and also lives in Litchfield. Frank is single and lives at home with his mother. After her marriage with Mr. Warner, Mrs. Warner lived in Lorain Co., Ohio, until Air. Warner died, his death being caused by consumption. In 1866. Mrs. Warner located on the farm she now owns and lives upon. This farm consists of 173 acres of good land. The Dennisons and Warners were excellent citizens, and Mrs. Warner and her children are to-day regarded as among the best in Medina Co.