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A. T. BACON, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in this county January 28, 1816; son of William and Polly Bacon, natives of Connecticut and Vermont respectively, and who came to this county about 1800, where they lived and died, the father in 1850, the mother in 1864. Our subject was married August 31, 1843, to Cordelia C. Darling, born in New York in 1826, daughter of Thomas and Margaret Darling (both deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Bacon have had three children: William T., Wyllys D., and Mary V., wife of D. P. Shillady. Mr. Bacon, wbo was reared on a farm and has followed agricultural pursuits all finis life, owns 195 acres of improved land in this county. He has filled he office of Township Trustee with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. The Bacon family is an old and well respected one in this county, where the members have passed many years.

GEORGE W. BARCLAY, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, May 28, 1810; son of Francis and Elizabeth Barclay, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and who were married in Pennsylvania, removing to Ohio in about 1800, where they settled in Trumbull County and remained until their dekh. George W. Barclay was first married in Trumbull County, Ohio, April 11, 1831, to Hannah Dawson, a native of that county, where she was born in 1811, daughter of William and Margaret Dawson, and our subject and wife then came to this county in 1832. Five children were born to this union: Elizabeth J., wife of Markus Allen, William, Francis, John R., and George D. After her death, which occurred June 14, 1847, Mr. Barclay, September 7, 1849, married Maria Greenleaf, who is still living, born in Augusta, Oneida Co., N. Y., August 27, 1820; daughter of Tilley and Maria Greenleaf, and by her he had one child, Harriet E., wife of Thomas Owen. Our subject has a farm of 113 acres in this county. He has served as a Justice of the Peace, Trustee and Assessor of this township.

ANSEL A. BETTS (deceased) was born in Deerfield Township, this county, November 5, 1809, son of Hezekiah and Hulda H. Betts (both deceased), Our subject married on first occasion, September 15, 1830, Sophia Case, born March 18, 1812, in Rootstown; died May 21, 1870. He then married, September

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22, 1870, Minerva F. Wilcox, born in South Norwalk, Conn., March 2, 1844, daughter of Stephen and Cornelia Wilcox, former of whom died December 12, 1880, the latter October 16, 1857. Mr. Betts was the father of one child by his first wife-Almon, born July 4, 1832, died August 15, 1832; and by his last wife two children: Charles A., born June 29, 1871, and Almira, born April 9, 1878. Our subject was first engaged in farming, and afterward dealt in real estate. At the time of his death, June 23, 1884, he owned the home farm.

LEWIS E. BOOTH, retired farmer, Edinburg, was born in New Milford, Litchfield Co., Conn. May 26, 1814; son of Eli and Elizabeth (Cowel) Booth, natives of Connecticut, the former born November 23, 1788, the latter April 2, 1782, and who were married in Connecticut, and immigrated to Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1817, thence moved to this county in 1820, and here remained until their death. The father died April 9, 1867; the mother September 8, 1872. Our subject was married March 26, 1837, to Lucy L. Booth, born in. New Milford, Litchfield Co., Conn., September 22, 1819, daughter of Mead and Deborah (Ruggles) Booth, natives of Connecticut, where they were married and whence they emigrated to Randolph Township, this county, in ,1841; here they remained until their death, March 24, 1874, and September 30, 1875, respectively, at the house of our subject in this township. Their remains were taken to Randolph Township and there interred. Our subject and wife have had four children, two of whom are now living: Augustus D., born July 15, 1838, and Melville, born January 26, 1847. The deceased are Wallace M., born January 26, 1841, died October 9, 1845; Wilbert E., born July 12, 1844, died October 20, 1845. Mr. Booth has been a farmer all bis life, and lived in Edinburg Township, this county, sixty-one years. He and his wife have been consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church for over forty years. He has filled all the offices of trust in the church of Edinburg, and is held in high esteem by his many friends, " and they are legion." He says he does not expect to reach that point when all men will speak well of him, for upon such a "woe be unto you" is pronounced from the Sacred Writ.

AUGUSTUS D. BOOTH, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Edinburg Township, this county, July 10, 1838, son of Louis E. and Lucy L. Booth, sketches of whom appear in this volume. Our subject was married May 13, 1859, to Elizabeth Hallock, born in Palmyra, this county, June 11, 1839, daughter of William R. and Julia Hallock, the former of whOm was born in Connecticut in 1806, and the latter in Massachusetts in 1807. They removed to this county about 1817 and remained until Mr. Hallock's death in 1864. His widow now resides in Rootstown Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Booth have had five children, three of whom are now living: Clara A. (wife of Merwin D. White), William E. and Charles A. The deceased are Eddie and Wallace I. Our subject owns fifty-three acres of improved land where he and his family reside. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this township.

GEORGE BRIGDEN, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Edinburg Township, this county, October 30, 1827, son of Thomas and Amelia Brigden, the former of whom was born in Massachusetts in 1804, the latter in Connecticut, and who settled in Edinburg Township, this county, at a very early day, and where the mother died August 2, 1878, and the father still resides. Our subject was married March 28, 1849, to Nancy A. Carr, born in Pennsylvania June 27, 1829, daughter of Rev. Thomas and Orpha S. Carr, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Edinburg Township, this county, about 1834, and here passed the remainder of their days, Mr. Carr dying in 1857, his widow August 31, 1883. Our subject and wife are the parents of three children, but one now

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living - Ida A., wife of W. D. Turner, born June 25, 1851. Thomas H. and Hattie are deceased. Mr: Brigden is a farmer and owns a nice farm where he and his family reside. He has filled the offices of Assessor and Trustee of his township with credit to himself. He has never missed an election, township, State or Presidential. Mrs. Brigden is a member of the Congregational Church.

SAMUEL CALHOUN, patentee, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, September 23, 1823; son of Andrew and Elizabeth Calhoun, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Trumbull County in a very early day and there remained until their death, in 1833 and 1877 respectively. Our subject was married, October 3, 1844, to Martha J. Lynn, born in Pennsylvania in 1826, daughter of John Lynn (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun have had five children: Mary E. (wife of C. G. Fisher), James G., Emily J. (wife of J. W. Wilson), Florence E. (wife of Col. Vaughn), and Viola A. (wife of Will Hilliar). Our subject was a stock-dealer for some years, but for the greater part of his life has been engaged in inventing, and has made improvements on gates and fencing.

JOHN CALVIN, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born June 15, 1820, on the farm where he and his family now reside in Edinburg Township, this county, son of Robert and Margarkt Calvin, the former born February 9, 1780, in Virginia, latter June 9, 1800, in Pennsylvania. They were married in this county and in 1814 settled upon the farm where they lived and died, the father May 31, 1870, the mother January 24, 1872. They were the parents of eleven children. Our subject was married April 25, 1848, to Margaret Fisher, born in this county April 10, 1822, daughter of George and Esther Fisher, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to this county with their parents, remaining until their death in 1869 and 1866, respectively. Mr,. and Mrs. Calvin are the parents of ten children: Joshua, Uranie, George, Maryett, Rhodie, Robert, Esther, Sarah, Harriet and Ellen. He is a carpenter by trade, and has also been engaged in farming. He owns 413 acres of land on which he and his family now reside, all of which, with the balance of his estate (except $1,000 inherited), he has acquired by his own exertions.

THOMAS P. CHAPMAN, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Edinburg Township, this county, February 5, 1837, son of James and Mary E. (Inghram) Chapman, the former born in England January 15, 1800, came to America in 1829, the latter born in Chester County, Penn., January 8, 1811. They were married March 10, 1831, and during the same year they came to Columbiana County, Ohio, and in 1834 to Edinburg, this county, where they remained until their death. The father died April 8, 1872, the mother November 9, 1879. Our subject was married November 26, 1863, to Mary M. Knight, in Ellsworth, born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, August 2, 1844, daughter of James and Susan Knight, the former born in Chester County, Penn., May 20, 1812, the latter in Ellsworth, Mahoning County, June 18, 1818. Mr. and Mrs. Knight first Settled in Mahoning County, Ohio, and thence removed to Ashtabula County, where they remained some time; then returned to Mahoning County and from there moved to Newton Falls, Trumbull County, in 1856, where they lived for several years, when they finally settled in this county in April, 1865, and here died, August 28, 1884, and May 25, 1883, respectively. To Mr. and Mrs. Chapman have been born two children: James W., born June 1885, and Lina M., born September 27, 1867. Mr. Chapman has been a farmer all his life, and owns forty-eight acres of land where he and his family reside. He has been for eighteen years a member of the I> 0. O. F.

JOSEPH E. CHAPMAN, blacksmith, Edinburg, born in Edinburg Town-

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ship, this county, June 17, 1839; son of James and Elizabeth Chapman; the former born in England in 1800, and died April 8, 1871; the latter born in Pennsylvania in 1811, and died November 9, 1880. They were married in Pennsylvania and moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, thence to this county in 1837, and remained here until their death. Our subject was thrice married, first to Susanna Grate, November 26, 1863 (she was born in this county in 1845, and died April 3, 1864). His second wife, to whom he was married February 28, 1865, was Carrie Patterson (born in Mahoning County, Ohio, February 28, 1847, died October 29, 1875), and his present wife, whom he married April 25, 1876, was Nettie Heller, born in Fostoria, Ohio, September 24, 1848. Mr. Chapman is the father of two children-Mary A. and Embra C. and resides at Edinburg, where he owns thirty-two acres of land, on which he and his family reside.

WILLIAM A. CLARK, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Edinburg Township, this county, August 26, 1830; son of Russell and Manilla Clark, natives of Connecticut, who came to this county, the former about 1814, and the latter about 1815, where they were married in 1829, then settled in Edinburg Township, and here remained until his death in 1874. His widow is now residing with her son. Our subject was married, January 24, 1856, to Orrel Payne, born in Rootstown Township, this county, June 17, 1834, daughter of Joyce and Louisa Payne. They were natives of Connecticut, came to this county, and here remained until his death, October 13, 1840. His widow is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have had four children: Lelia A. (wife of Grover Calhoun), Mary G. (wife of Charles Byers), Charles C. and Emma L. Our subject., who was reared on a farm, now owns 110 acres of improved land in Edinburg Township, where he and his family reside.

WILLIAM L. COE (deceased) was born in Granville, Mass., February 28 1809; son of Samuel and Lucy Coe, the former a native of Massachusetts, the latter of Connecticut, and who emigrated to this county during the summer of 1809, settling first in Rootstown, afterward in Edinburg, where they both died, August 26, 1852, and October 20, 1870, respectively. Our subject was married on the first occasion, January 24, 1833, to Nancy Bostwick, born in New Milford, Conn. December 24, 1814, and died March 15, 1854, the mother of three children: Leroy B., Henry B. and Elbert H. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. Coe was again married April 6, 1855, to Adeline F. Brush, born in Atwater, Ohio, November 6, 1819, and the widow of John C. Brush, born in Massachusetts in 1814, and died January 15, 1854. Mr. Coe, who had been engaged in farming, died April 1, 1883. He was a member of the Congregational Church, as is also his widow.

DAVID COPE, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, June 9, 1837; son of Jacob and Mary Cope, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Carroll County, Ohio. They were married in Carroll County, Ohio, and remained there until 1840, at which time they moved to this county and here resided until the father's death, January 7, 1882. The mother is still living. Our subject was married August 30, 1860, to Tamer L. Hutson, born in Paris Township, this county, August 22, 1843, daughter of Isaac and Elcy Hutson. The former died in 1878, the latter is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Cope are the parents of four children, two of whom are now living: Leola I., wife of Alfred O. Beardsley, and Walter J.; the deceased are Iona E. and Sarah A. Mr. Cope, who was reared on a farm, owns fifty acres where he and his family reside. Mrs. Cope is a member of the United Brethren Church.

JOHN COSTLEY, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Ireland December 18, 1827; son of Robert and Jane Costley. They immigrated to America and

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resided first in Philadelphia, Penn., a few years, whence they moved to Edinburg Township, this county, in 1830, where they settled and remained until the death of the mother in November, 1853. Robert Costley is now nearly eighty-one years of age. Our subject was married, June 7, 1855, to Julia A. Booth, born on the farm where she and her husband now reside January 1, 1828, daughter of Eli and Elizabeth Booth (both now deceased). They were natives of the East. Mr. and Mrs. Costley have had three children: Carrie L., Mary E. and Minnie B. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns ninety-six acres of first-class land where he and his family have resided nearly thirty years. Mrs. Costley is a member of the Congregational Church.

B. H. COWELL was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, September 15, 1837; son of William and Ann Cowell, natives of Connecticut and Youngstown, Ohio, respectively. They first lived in Mahoning County, Ohio, about six years, then removed to this county, remaining some time, thence went to Trumbull County for four years, and finally returned to this county, where they died March 14, 1878, and July 5, 1870, respectively. Our subject was married on the first occasion July 4, 1858, to Lyda A. Steffy, born in Pennsylvania November 27, 1836, daughter of Samuel and Mary A. Steffy, both now residing in Mahoning County, Ohio, and to this union were born two children: Homer and Samuel. Mrs. Cowell died February 2, 1864; she was a member of the Disciples Church. Our subject then married, July 17, 1864, Ann Thomas, born in Wales, January 14, 1840, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Thomas, who died in Portage County, Ohio. By this union were born seven children: Arthur, Hattie I., Willie T., Ida M., Ira M. Anna E. and Mary E. Mr. Cowell, who has been a farmer all his life, owns M., acres of good land. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.

DEXTER D. DAVIS, merchant, Edinburg, was born September 23, 1844, in Edinburg, Portage Co., Ohio, in he house where he and his family reside at present, son of William D. and Rhoda Davis, the former a native of Pennsylvania, the latter of Massachusetts, born April 26, 1801, and May 9, 1803, respectively. They married in Trumbull County, Ohio, where they remained for several years, and then moved to Edinburg Township, this county, where they spent their remaining days. The father died August 17, 1878, and the mother resides with our subject. Dexter D. Davis was married October 1,1873, to Frank E. Turner, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, December 6, 1847, daughter of William and Ann Turner, former of whom was born in Philadelphia February 8, 1811, married the first time to Eliza Runner, and after her death to Ann Tolerton, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 13, 1814. They first located in Columbiana County and then removed to this county, where they remained until his death, August 19, 1879; his widow still survives. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have had three children: W. Raymond, born June 6, 1877; Charles D., born November 29, 1881, and Mary, born May 31, 1883. Our subject engaged in farming seven years, then was in miscellaneous businesses in different parts of the United States for several years. Returning to Edinburg he farmed for several years more, and in 1881 went into mercantile business and has so continued ever since. He owns fifty acres of land where he and his family reside, and has met with fair success through life.

JULIUS H. DAY, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Deerfield Township, this county, May 2, 1813, son of Munn and Lucy Day, from Granville, M11813. the former born September 9, 1783, the latter March 16, 1787. They Were married January 2, 1804, and settled in Deerfield Township, this county, remaining until their death, the father dying February 26, 1863, the mother September 12, 1868. Our subject was married the first time February 25,

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1836, to Nancy Brisbine, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, March 27, 1814, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Brisbine, both deceased. Mrs. Day died February 23, 1868. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject was married the second time July 14, 1869, to Sarah R. Bump, born in Mantua, Ohio, February 2, 1823, daughter of Philip and Patience Bump, natives of New England, and who came to this county about 1822, where they remained until their death. The father died January 8, 1864; the mother June 26, 1875. Mr. Day is the father of three children: Harrison L.; Lucy A., wife of Elmore Hoskin, and Frances L.,wife of Homer Judd. Our subject is a wagon-maker by trade but has been engaged in farming for about thirty years and owns ninety-eight acres of land. He filled the office of Treasurer of the township ten years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

FRANKLIN ELDREDGE (deceased) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 27, 1841, son of Hezekiah and Eunice Eldredge, deceased. Our subject came to Edinburg, this county, when quite young, and remained the greater part of his life. He was married, July 4, 1865, to Susan Carr, born on the farm where she and her family reside, daughter of Thomas and Orpha Carr, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Edinburg, this county, about 1834, and remained until their death, former dying in 1857, latter August 31, 1883. To Mr. and Mrs. Eldredge were born four children: Lewellyn 0., born March 13, 1867; Albert C., born June 13, 1868; Emmet F., born June 22, 1870, and Mary F., born January 7, 1872. Our subject, who had been a farmer all his life, died May 24, 1872. He was a F. & A. M. He enlisted in Company U, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving for nearly three years during the war of the Rebellion. After leaving the army he served for two years as an engineer. His widow is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

SAMUEL ELLIOTT, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Edinburg Township, this county, May 7, 1832; son of Mulfred B. and Betsey E. Elliott, the former born in New York State April 23, 1801, the latter in Pennsylvania March 11, 1801. They were married in Charlestown, this county, in 1826, and settled in Edinburg Township, where they remained until their death. The mother died January 28, 1870, the father June 17, 1877, at Angola, Ind. His remains, however, were returned to this county by his son and interred in the family cemetery (beside those of his deceased wife) on the old home farm. Our subject was married, first time, February 16, 1856, to Elsie Hutson, born in this county in 1839, and died December 17, 1867, daughter of Isaac and Elsie Hutson, the latter now living. By this union there were two children: Samuel S. and Laura E., wife of Henry Luke. Mr. Elliott was again married, November 8, 1868, on this occasion to Myra P. Bryan, born in Ashland County, Ohio, December 10, 1832, daughter of Shadrach and Persis Bryan, the former born September 14, 1804, the latter born November 20,1809, died January 15, 1877. Our subject is a stone-cutter by trade, an occupation he followed for a few years when he became foreman, and thus continued for about thirteen years, since which time his son has taken his place, and he has settled on his farm consisting of 320 acres of fine land. Mr. Elliott is a F. & A. M. Mrs. Elliott is an adherent of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOSEPH H. FEATHERBY, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Edinburg Township, this county, June 14, 1839, son of Joseph and Mary Featherby, natives of Pennsylvania, both born in 1798. They moved first to Columbiana County, Ohio, thence to this county, and hige remained until their death. She died in 1847, and Joseph Featherby then married Sabre Wilks, sister to his first wife. He died in 1874, and his widow iu 1883. Our subject

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married, April 25, 1866, Laura Chapman, born in Edinburg Township, this county, June 13, 1843, daughter of James and Mary E. Chapman, both deceased, and to this union have been born four children, three of whom are now living: Nettie, Edith and Grace. The deceased was an infant. Our subject who has been a farmer all his life, owns seventy-six acres of land. He has filled the office of Trustee of his township. Mrs. Featherby died July 26, 1876.

JEREMIAH FIFER, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 10, 1830, son of John and Polly Fifer, natives of Virginia and Ohio respectively, and who were married in Columbiana County, Ohio, August 15, 1829, where they remained until 1849, when they moved to and resided in this county, where the father died August 15, 1877. Our subject Was twice married, on first occasion, November 25, 1852, to Anna Wilke, born in Portage County, Ohio, in 1834, daughter of John and Anna Wilke, the former now living, and the latter deceased. Mrs. Fifer died in 1860, and our subject then married Eliza Baight, June 20, 1861. She was born in Portage County, Ohio, July 4, 1838, daughter of David and Mary Baight, latter of whom died September 1, 1879. Our subject is the father of six children, three now living: Cynthia L. wife of Michael Adolph; Cyrus J. W., and Addison. The deceased are Angeline A.; Margaret, born October 28, 1863, died March 24, 1866, and an infant. Our subject, who is a farmer by occupation, owns eighty acres of improved land, where he and his family reside.

ELIHU FISH, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Albany County, N. Y., September 30,. 1822, son of Silas and Susana Fish, the former born in Rhode Island, October 5, 1751, the latter in Massachusetts in 1792. They were married in New York, whence they removed to this county in 1834, and here remained until their death, March 8, 1842, and December 13, 1874, respectively. Our subject married, May 11, 1845, Eliza J. Kennedy, born in Hubbard Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, February 12, 1829, daughter of David and Martha Kennedy, who were married in Mahoning County, Ohio, and whence they removed to this county, where they remained several years, then moved to Pennsylvania, where they both died, former in 1860, latter in 1854. To Mr. and Mrs. Fish have been born four children, two of whom are now living: Celia A., wife of T. F. Hughes, of California, and Charles O., married to Hortense J. Goes. The deceased are Franklin and an infant.. Mr. Fish settled on his present farm consisting of 105 acres in 1834, and has remained here ever since. He has filled the offices of Justice of the Peace:and Trustee of this township.

SAMUEL M. FOLEY, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Philadelphia, Penn. December 4, 1830, son of John and Matilda Foley, former born in Wurtemberg, Germany, immigrating to Philadelphia when ten years of age, latter born in Delaware. They were married in Philadelphia and there lived for a great many years. In 1833 they moved to Edinburg Township, this county, and remained until. their death, the father dying July 31, 1869, the mother in April, 1870. April 15, 1850, Samuel M. Foley, then twenty years of age, left Edinburg for California, and returned March 24, 1855, and April 15, 1856, he went to Iowa by land with a wagon and span of four-year-old colts, returning following December to Edinburg, this county, where he has remained ever since. Our subject was married, April 18, 1861, to Naomi Haines, born in Ohio March 27, 1838, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Haines, both of whom died in Mahoning County, Ohio, and to this union have been born five children: Thomas R., Ellen G., Mary J., Hattie E. and Ida M. Thomas R. went to Tower City, Dak., March 27, 1882, and died at Fargo,

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Dak., February 7, 1885. Our subject, who has engaged in farming most of his life, owns ninety-three acres of good farm land, where he and his family reside.

ANDREW J. FRAZIER, farmer, P. 0. New Milford, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, April 11, 1836; son of Lewis and Catharine Frazier, natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in Philadelphia in 1799, and the latter in Cumberland County in 1801. They were married in Philadelphia, thence moved to Trumbull County, Ohio. After a brief residence there they returned to Mercer County, Penn., and there remained until their death, in 1845 and 1847, respectively. Our subject was married, May 12, 1864, to Catharine Wisell, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, January 4, 1834, daughter of Daniel and Susan Wisell, also natives of Pennsylvania, but who came to Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1833 and remained there until their death; the mother died in 1844, the father in 1866. To Mr. and Mrs. Frazier have been born five children: Hattie J., born August 5, 1865; Carrie T., born September 25, 1866; Charles J., born December 7, 1868; Harry P., born October 1, 1870, and Riley H., born February 27, 1873. Our subject owns 153 acres of improved land where he and his family reside. He was in the late war of the Rebellion, serving his country nearly three years, and left a record as a faithful soldier. Mrs. Frazier and daughters are members of the United Brethren Church.

MILES 0. GANO, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Paris Township, Portage Co., Ohio, August 13, 1838, son of Daniel and Adeline Gano, natives of Ohio, who married in this county, first settling in Paris Township, where they lived until the death of the latter, after which Daniel Gano was married to Lorain Streeter, a native of Ohio, and then resided in Paris Township until his death in 1865; his widow is residing with her children. Our subject was married, August 12, 1862, to Emily Bliss, born in Windham Township, this county, in 1829, daughter of Worcester and Harriet Bliss, both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Gano have been born three children: Clayton B., Abbie L. and Julia M. Our subject is a farmer, and owns 100 acres of good land where he and his family reside. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted in 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged on account of disability, in 1863. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church.

JOHN R. GIDDINGS, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Paris Township, this county, August 14, 1847, son of Thomas and Sarah Giddings, former born in Wales, in 1798, latter in England, in 1802. They were married in this county in 1845, and settled in Paris Township, where they remained until the death of Mrs. Giddings, June 10, 1877. Thomas Giddings still resides in Edinburg Township, this county. Our subject was married, October 2, 1872, to Julia E. Gano, born in Paris Township, this county, January 23, 1853, a daughter of Daniel (who died July 10, 1864) and Lorain Gano. Mr. and Mrs. Giddings are the parents of two children: Burton D. and Lyle C. Our subject is a carpenter by trade, but is now engaged in farming. He owns 109 acres of good land. He is a F. & A. M.; is one of the Justices of the Peace of the township in which he lives. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.

ALFRED R. GOSS, merchant, Edinburg, born in Fall River, Mass., August 30, 1834, son of Daniel and Margaret Goss, the former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Scotland. They were married at Fall River, Mass., and moved to Catskill, N. Y., in 1837, thence to Cincinnati in 1845, where they remained for eleven years, then moved to Edinburg, where the

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mother died in 1877; the father died in Philadelphia, in 1873. Our subject was married, October 17, 1860, to Martha C. Carr, born in Edinburg, Ohio, November 26, 1837, daughter of Rev. Thomas and Orpha Carr, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Edinburg about 1834, and remained until their death. The former died in 1857, the latter August 31, 1883. To Mr. and Mrs: Goss have been born four children: Thomas C., born April 22, 1862; Charles A., born December 10, 1863; Maggie F., born September 9, 1866, and Hatie, born November 21, 1871. Our subject is a hatter by trade, and has also been engaged in farming, but has been for twenty-two years merchandising in Edinburg, Ohio, under the firm name of Goss Bros. Mrs. Goss is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JACOB GRENAMYER, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, November 18, 1835, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Grenamyer, both natives of Pennsylvania. They were married in Columbiana County, Ohio, where they first settled; thence they moved to Trumbull County, and there remained until their death, she dying in 1868, and he June 16, 1877. Our subject was married, May 1, 1858, to Maria A. Kump, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, March 13, 1838, daughter of Daniel and Mary Kump, natives of Pennsylvania, who immigrated to Trumbull County, Ohio, and are both living. Mr. and Mrs. Grenamyer have had two children: Mary A., born August 7, 1860, and Edward 0., born March 24, 1862. Mrs. Grenamyer died January 14, 1883. She was a loving wife and kind mother; a consistent member of the Congregational Church, of which the rest of the family are also members. Mr. Grenamyer, who is a farmer, owns nice property in Edinburg Township. He has been a member of the I. 0. 0. F. for over twenty-five years. The family moved to Edinburg in March, 1880.

JOSEPH S. GUNDER, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, May 23, 1843, son of John and Susan Gunder, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, and afterward to Mahoning County, where they remained until the death of the mother in 1859. The father then made his home with his children and died in Lancaster County, Neb., in 1878. Our subject was married, April 19, 1866, to Maria N. Hutson, born in Edinburg Township, this county, December 10, 1847, daughter of Calvin and Olive Hutson, whose sketch appears in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Gunder are the parents of three children: Josie E., born October 21, 1867; Frank E., born February 12, 1870, and Roy N., born September 18, 1883. Our subject owns a nice property, where he and his family reside. He enlisted during the war of the Rebellion, in Company H, Twenty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served three years.. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HEZEKIAH HAWN, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, March 14, 1827, son of Isaac and Catharine Hawn, natives of Maryland, who removed to Columbiana County, Ohio, about 1812, where they remained until their death, in 1864 and 1866 respectively. Hezekiah Hawn came to Edinburg, this county, about 1839, and was married, September 3, 1856, to Rebecca Brigden, born on the farm where our subject now resides October 12, 1829, daughter of Thomas and Amelia Brigden, natives of Connecticut, who came to Edinburg, this county, January 1, 1827, remaining until the mother's death, August 2, 1878. The father resides on the old home farm with his son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Hawn have had three children: Clara E., (wife of C. A. Meyers), Wilfred H. and Jennie A. Our subject is a carriage-maker by trade, now engaged in farming, and owns ninety-eight acres of land. He has filled the office of Trustee and Treasurer of his township. Mrs. Hawn is a member of the Congregational Church.

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STEPHEN HUBBARD, minister, P. O. New Milford, was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., February 15, 1800; son of Ephraim and Mary Hubbard, natives of Connecticut and New York State respectively. They were married in New York, where their children were born, and from whence they moved to Portage County, Ohio, about 1803, settling in Deerfield Township, where they remained until their death. Our subject was married the first time, June 20, 1819, to Diantha Mills, born in Nelson, this county, October 14, 1801, died September 18, 1844. Our subject subsequently married Maria Crail, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, October 10, 1820. Mr. Hubbard and first wife were the parents of nine children, six now living: Sophronia, Vestie, Harriet, Wesley, Sidney and Orilla. The deceased are Prosser, Cynthia and Adelia. Our subject was engaged in the ministry for a great many years, but is now retired. He owns forty acres of land, on which he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which his deceased wife also belonged.

CALVIN HUTSON, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Paris Township, Portage County, Ohio, June 25, 1822; son of Richard R. and Nancy A. Hutson, natives of Ohio, who were married in Portage County. and first settled in Paris Township, remaining there till 1829, at which time they moved to Edinburg Township and here died, the former November 17, 1851, and the latter March 24, 1875. Our subject was married September 4, 1845, to Olive L. Churchill, born in Randolph Township, Portage County, February 8, 1824, daughter of Stephen M. and Maria Churchill, natives of Connecticut, born December 4, 1796; and August 8, 1803, respectively. Mr. and Mks. Churchill moved from Connecticut to Randolph Township, Portage County, and there remained until his death in 1879. His widow is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Hutson are the parents of two children: Nancy M., wife of Joseph S. Gunder, and Calvin M. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 112 acres of improved land where he and his family reside. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his wife of the Disciples Church. He has filled the offices of Assessor and Trustee of his township.

EDWARD JONES, farmer; P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Wales, May 7, 1840; son of Watkin and Catharine Jones, natives of that country, born in 1799 and 1797 respectively, and who emigrated to this county in 1841, where they remained until their death. Mrs. Jones died in 1849, and Watkin Jones then married Mary Jones, who is still living. He died in 1874. Our subject was married, February 1, 1863, to Mary Thomas, born in Wales October 10, 1838, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Thomas, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs: Jones have had born to them five children: Watkin T., Daniel L., Sarah A., Catharine E. and Albert E. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 173 acres of improved land. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Disciples Church.

HENRY A. MARSH, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, born in Vermont, June 8, 1824; son of Henry It and Harriet (Stow) Marsh, both natives of the East, former born in Vermont in 1798, latter in Massachusetts in 1796. They were married in Vermont in 1822, and there resided until the father's death in 1827. His widow, accompanied by her family, came to Trumbull County, Ohio, soon after, thence to this county, where she was married to Robert Earl. He dying in 1855, the widow next married Peter Bissel, who died September, 1872, his widow surviving him until February 13, 1882, when she died. Our subject was married, the first time, September 24, 1846, to Eliza M. Hillman, and after her death, he married October 4, 1849, Thalia E. Strong, who was born on the farm where our subject now resides, April 3, 1825, daughter of Ethel

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and Elizabeth (Bosworth) Strong, both born in the year 1801, the former in Connectiout, the latter in Massachusetts. They came to this county in about 1820, where the mother died in 1860, and after her death Mr. Strongsi married Mary Hale, but dying in 1865 left her a widow. Our subject and wife are the parents of one child, Stellie E., wife of William Kilpatrick. They have an adopted daughter-Edith A. Carlton. Our subject is an artist by profession, but for the past twenty years has engaged in farming and owns thirty acres upon which he and his family reside. He has served as Township Clerk for eight years. He and his wife are members of the Congregational

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EDWIN C. MYERS, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 21, 1834; son of William and Alice Myers, natives of Chester County, .Penn. They lived some time in Columbiana County, Ohio, and from there moved to Edinburg, this county, in December, 1834, and here remained until their death. William Myers died in 1859 and Alice Myers in 1857. Our subject was married, May 21, 1857, to Anna M. Stretch, born in Salem, Ohio, November 25, 1840, daughter of Abiner and Ann Stretch, who are both now deceased, To our subject and wife were born five children: Willis E., born July 8, 1863; Emmet E., born August 11, 1867; Friend E., born June 27, 1870; Telula E., born March 2, 1874, and Clyde P., born August 7, 1877. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life, now owns forty acres of good land, where he and his family reside. Mr. Myers took part in the late war of the Rebellion as a member of Company F, Forty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. James A. Garfield, enlisting in the fall of 1861 and remaining in the service a little over one year. He was discharged at Ashland, Boyd Co., Ky., for disability, and gave his discharge paper to Maj. H. H. Willard, who lost it. Mr. Myers then obtained a second one at Cumberland Gap, and when he returned to his regiment he was ordered to Columbus for examination, and there received his final discharge. Mrs. Myers died of consumption January 15, 1880. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

ABRAHAM S. PLUMMER, retired farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Barree Township, Huntingdon Co., Penn., May 21, 1812; son of John Sarah Plummer, natives of Maryland (the former was born January 11, 1785, the latter September 15, 1775), and who were married in Pennsylvania August 15, 1809, and came to this county in 1832, where they remained until their death, the father dying August 16, 1856, the mother August 20, 1860. Our subject was married, May 14, 1839, to Amy Coy, born in Pennsylvania, April 29, 1819, daughter of James and Nancy Coy, who were natives of Pennsylvania, where they remained until their death, he dying April 27, 1876, and his wife August 9, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Plummer had six children, four now living: Sarah C., wife of Martin V. Dole; John W. C.; Lewis J. and Eugene W. Franklin M. and Benson are deceased. Our subject was reared on a farm and has all his life followed agricultural pursuits. He owns 155 acres of improved land where he and his family reside: Mrs. Plummer is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject and wife are among the oldest settlers of the township, in which they have lived a great many years.

WILLIAM RANSAW (deceased) was born in 1802 in Germany; son of Fred Ransaw. He emigrated to America, settling in this county, in 1840, and was married in Ravenna Township the same year, to Elizabeth Schriver, also a native of Germany, where she was born in 1822, and from where she emigrated to America the same year her husband arrived. To this union were born seven children, five of whom are now living: William H., Lewis, Fannie, Fred and Henry C. The deceased are George and Mary. Our subject

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was a tanner by trade, but after arriving in this county engaged in farming, which occupation he followed until his death, in February, 1866. He at that time owned fifty-two acres of good land on which his widow now resides. He was universally respected, an honest, upright citizen, true to his obligations and a man who contributed largely to the development of this county.

SMITH SANFORD, farmer and Postmaster, Edinburg, was born in Litchfield County, Conn., January 12, 1830; son of Nathan and Aner Sanford, natives of Connecticut, who removed to Medina County, Ohio, in 1831, and there remained until Mrs. Sanford's death in 1835. Nathan Sanford then married, in 1836, Lorenda Campbell, of New York State, and moved to this county, first settling in Rootstown, afterward in Edinburg Township, where this wife died in 1855. Nathan Sanford then married, for his third wife, Julia Hayden, of Connecticut, who died in 1865. He died in 1868. On November 27, 1855, our subject married Louisa L. Davis, born in Edinburg, Ohio, February 19, 1832, daughter of William D. and Rhoda Davis, former of whom was born in Pennsylvania, April 26, 1801, latter in Massachusetts, May 9, 1803. They first settled in Trumbull County, Ohio, and from there moved to Edinburg, this county, here remaining until his death, August 17, 1878; his widow resides with her son. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith Sanford have been born two children: Frank E., born October 10, 1858, and Rolla M., born October 22, 1869. Our subject, who is a farmer, owns 155 acres of land in Edinburg Township. He filled the office of County Commissioner six years, also Justice of the Peace and Trustee of his township. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HENRY SHEWELL (deceased) was born in Deerfield Township, this county, July 17, 1804; son of Rev. Henry and Mercy Shewell, natives of New Jersey, who came to this county in 1802 and here remained until their death. Our subject was married, March 18, 1832, to Irene Chapman, born in Rootstown Township, this county, July 5, 1811, daughter of Nathan and Mary Chapman, natives of the East, who located in this county, former in about 1804-05, latter in 1806, and who were married during the latter year, settling in Rootstown, where they remained until Mr. Chapman's death. To our subject and wife was born geptember 18, 1839, one child-Eliza M., now the widow of Willis E. Bottsford and the mother of two children: Edward H. and Harry S. Our subject died at Baxter Springs, Kan., October 12, 1867, leaving his wife and one child, who thereupon returned to Ohio.

ALBERT G. SHEWELL, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Randolph Township. this county, August 22, 1831, son of William and Lydia (Baldwin) Shewell, former born in Waynesburg, Greene Co., Penn., February 5, 1799, and the latter born in Connecticut October 17, 1799, both of English descent. They were married December 14, 1820, in Portage County, where they remained until their death. The father died in Rootstown, this county, April 13, 1880; the mother died in Rootstown, September 4, 1871. Our subject was married January 21, 1851, to Mary E. Chapman, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, January 6, 1832, daughter of James and Mary E. Chapman, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Shewell have had four children: Idazella J., wife of James W. Dundon; Franohette D., who was married to Ida Gilbert; Judd B. , married to Estella Stephenson, and Ulysses G. Mr. Shewell, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 170 acres of land where he and his family reside. He has filled several offices of trust in his township.

HENRY H. SPIERS, physician, Edinburgh, was born in Atwater Township, this county, September 4, 1849, son of William and Elizabeth A. Spiers, natives of England, who married in the old country, removing to Atwater

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Township, this county, about 1837, *here they remained until his death in 1880; his widow resides on the old homestead. Our subject was married October 5, 1879, to Alla N. Hinman, born in Edinburg, this county, May 2, 1856, 'aughter of Robinson L. and Mary Hinman, who live in Edinburg, this Bounty. The Doctor and wife are the parents of one child-Frank H. S., born October 2, 1881. Our subject finished his medical course in the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati in 1877, and since that time has been practicing his profession in Edinburg, this county, where he is meeting with good success He has filled the office of Treasurer of his township for the last five years.

EMANUEL STEEL, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Pennsylvania, January 9, 1812, son of John and Sarah Steel, who moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, thence to this county, where they remained all their lives. The father died in 1828, and the mother in 1846. Our subject was married April 6, 1845, to Elizabeth Simpson, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, May 15, 1826, daughter of James and Margaret Simpson, both now deceased, the former of whom was a native of Ireland, the latter of the East, and who came to Columbiana County, Ohio, here remaining until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Steel have six children: Clarissa, wife of James Lewis; Juliet, wife of Henry Heighton; Mary, wife of William Kibbler; Leora, wife of Wallace David; Caleb, married to Emma McQuinn, and William A. Our subject has been a farmer all his life, and owns 122 acres of improved land where he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.

HUGH STEWART, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Ireland in 1822, son of John and Jane Stewart, who died in the old country. He was married March 23, 1854, to Sarah Bingham, born in Ireland December 27, 1828, daughter of James and Jane Bingham, also deceased, and the week after their marriage they set sail for America, arriving April 1, 1859, in this county, where they have resided ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have had five chitdren: William J., born July 31, 1855; James B., born March 25, 1857; Alexander T., born November 27, 1859; Robert H., born September 1, 1861: and Samuel A., born December 26, 1865. Mr. Stewart. is a carpenter by trade, but has engaged in farming for several years, and owns 203 acres of land. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church.

GEORGE STUMP, JR., farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Milton, Mahoning Co., Ohio, July 30, 1844, son of George and Eliza Stump, both natives of Ohio, and who first settled in Mahoning County, Ohio, where Mrs. Stump died in 1846. After her death our subject's father married Sallie Rumel, and they moved to this county in 1854, remaining here until her death in 1874. Mr. Stump then married (for third time), November 17, 1877, Mrs. E. P. Musser. They are both living and reside in Edinburg. Our subject was twice married, on first occasion August 4, 1869, to Anna Owens, born in Wales, January 6, 1846, daughter of David and Ann Owens, natives of Wales. She died August 31, 1878. To this union were born three children: Albert G., Lyda M. and Viola E Mr. Stump then married, September 18, 1879, Hannah D. Hutson, widow of Eli Hutson, who was born January 15, 1829, and died February 26, 1874. She was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 30, 1835, daughter of Edward and Mary Fitz Randolph, and is the mother of one child-Ori B. Hutson-by her first marriage. Edward Fitz Randolph, son of James and Elizabeth Fitz Randolph, and father of Mrs. Stump, was born August 10, 1788, near Perth Amboy, N. 3.; his wife, Mary Bailey, daughter of Eli and Ruth Bailey, was born June 3, 1794, in Greene County, Penn. They were married, October 15, 1812, by her brother, Joab Bailey, in Greene County, Penn. Edward Fitz Randolph died at East West-

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ville, Mahoning Co,, Ohio, March 19, 1872. Mary (Bailey) Fitz Randolph died at same place February 11, 1879. Our subject has been engaged in farming all his life. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted, Septerciber 1, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out May 25, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. He participated in seventeen battles, the principal of which were Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta and Nashville. Himself and wife are members of the Disciples Church.

R. D. TROWBRIDGE, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Palmyra, Ohio, May 31, 1831, son of Carlos D. and Mary Trowbridge, the former born in Connecticut, December 25, 1804, and died July 24, 1833; the latter born in Pennsylvania, August 27, 1800, died October 11, 1873. They were married in this county, February 26, 1823, and here settled and remained during their lives. Our subject was married, December 19, 1852, to Louisa L. Gilbert, born in Palmyra, this county, August 24, 1832, daughter of George S. and Electa M. Gilbert, natives of Palmyra, Ohio, and Hartford, Conn., respect. lively, the former .born November 18, 1807, and the latter in 1810. They were married in this county, where they settled and remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge are the parents of six children, four of whom are now living: S. Addison, Mary E., Olive E. and Alta M. The deceased are Frank D. and an infant. Our subject is owner of 240 acres of land where he and his family reside. He has also been engaged in the sale of agricultural implements.

WILLIAM I. TUFFING, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in London, England, August 11, 1839, son of Isaac J. and Mary A. Tuffing, natives of that country, where the former was born in 1798 and the latter in 1803. They immigrated to America and settled in this county in 1854, and have remained here ever since. Our subject was married, November 30, 1865, to Lizzie Forsyth, born in Pennsylvania, June 9, 1835, daughter of Ebenezer and Hannah Forsyth, natives of Scotland and of England respectively, and who came to this county in 1835, and here remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Tuffing have had two children: Arthur E. and Olive M. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns ninety acres of good farming land. He has filled the office of Assessor of his township. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

LAFAYETTE TUTTLE, an early pioneer of the town of Edinburg, was born in Massachusetts in 1797, the third son of John Tuttle by first wife. He came with his parents to Palmyra, Portage Co., Ohio, when but seven years old. He was married in after years to Rebecca White, of Pennsylvania, and settled in the northeast corner of Edinburg. He was a blacksmith by trade, and being raised in Ohio when it was a dense forest, commenced life with an iron will to overcome all the obstacles which an early pioneer had to endure. The first district school in that quarter of the town was taught by a Miss Emla Wilcok, of Deerfield, in the year 1826, the school being held in a small blacksmith shop owned by Lafayette Tuttle. He died at the age of fifty-two years, being then the owner of a large farm of about 300 acres of land, on which he had erected a saw- mill and grist-mill on the banks of a stream known as Silver Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Tuttle were both members of the Methodist Church. They reared a family of nine children, six boys and three girls, most of whom have gone West to partake of joys and sorrows of pioneer life. Hiram Tuttle is now the only one of the family residing in Edinburg Township, born Novem ber 3, 1832. He was married September 22, 1854, to N. Margaret McCombs,

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born in Pennsylvania in 1835, daughter of John and Nancy McCombs, who settled in this county in a very early day and remained until the father's death. His widow resides with her son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle have two children: Ellen A., wife of Nathan I. Thompson, and Arthur H. Mr. Tuttle is a carpenter and joiner by trade, but has engaged in farming for several years and owns eighty acres of land where he and his family reside. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHN TUTTLE, of Palmyra, Portage County, the father of Lafayette Tuttle, was born at Lebanon, Conn., in 1762, and lived in Sunderland, Mass., where a family of four sons and four daughters were born, all of whom lived to an advanced age, except the eldest boy, John, who met his death through inhaling well-damp while digging a well. Our subject served es a soldier under Gen. Randolph during the Revolutionary war. In the year 1804, when he moved t) Palmyra, Portage Co., Obio, with his family, he settled about one mile south of the township center. After this his wife died, and by a second marriage he had a family of five boys and two girls. He died October 19, 1829, aged sixty-six years.

WILLIAM J. WILLSEY, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in Fulton, Sohoharie Co., N. Y., October 3, 1823; son of Henry T. and Orpha Willsey, natives of New York, who came to this county in 1840, thence removing to Ashtabula County in 1853, where they remained until the father's death, January 6, 1854. The mother subsequently married William Johnson and died March 28, 1884, at the residence of her son, A. V. Willsey, Atwater, this county. Our subject was married October 6, 1853, to Samantha L. Clover, born in Deerfield. Township, this county, July 3, 1833, daughter of Nathan and Hannah Clover, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to this county in 1827 and here remained until their death. Mr. Clover died in 1872, and his widow in 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Willsey are the parents of one child-Cecelia L. A., born September 30, 1854, wife of Dix Gilbert. Our subject has been a teacher and farmer; owns 1221 acres of land; is a Justice of the Peace and has filled most of the township offices. Mrs. Willsey is a member of the Disciples Church.

HENRY T. WILLSON, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was born in the State of New. York, November 22, 1820; son of David and Rebecca Willson, former a native of Coxsackie, N. Y., born in 1790, latter a native of New York. They were married in New York and came to this county in 1833, settling and remaining here until their death. Our subject was married the first time, in 1842, to Martha Hancock, born in Michigan in 1826, died in 1865. After her death Mr. Willson married, August 26, 1867, Mary Bartly, born in 1832 in Edinburg, this county. , Our subject is the father of seven children, five of whom are now living: Ellen, Omar 0., John T., George E. and Alice. Mr. Willson is a carpenter by trade, but of late years has been engaged in farming. He owns eighty-one acres of nice land in Edinburg Township, where he and his family reside.

E. C. YOUNG, farmer, P. 0. Edinburgh, was horn in Williamstown, Berkshire Co., Mass., May 19, 1809; son of John and Clarissa Young, natives of Massachusetts, who remained there until their death. Our subject came to this county November 30, 1831, and afterward returned to Massachusetts, where he was married April 26, 1836, to Maria H. Goodrich, born in that State January, 1813, daughter of Aaron and Affable Goodrich, who died in New York State. Mr. and Mrs. Young are the parents of five children, three of whom are now living: Clarissa R., Edgar J. and Sarah M. The deceased are Mary E. and Martha. Mrs. Young died August 1, 1846. After her death

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our subject married, September 13, 1853, Betsey M. Goodrich, a sister of his first wife, born in Massachusetts September 29, 1829. To this union have been born two children: George E. and Alfa. Mr. Young, who has always been a farmer, owns sixty-five acres of land where he and his family reside.