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ALANSON G. AVERY, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in New York City, December 14, 1810, son of Reuben and Rachel (Baldwin) Avery, natives of Greenwich and Danbury, Conn., respectively, and who settled in Aurora Township, this county, in 1815. His maternal grandfather was Samuel Baldwin, one of the pioneers of Aurora. Reuben Avery first settled at what is now known as Union Station, but subsequently removed to the farm now occupied by his son Reuben, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived until his death. He was twice married, first to Rachel Baldwin, who bore him

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six children: Malvina, wife of E. S. Harmon; Alanson G.; Caroline; Rebecca, wife of Newman Squires (deceased); James (deceased) and Orlando (deceased). His second marriage was with Mrs. Corinne (Lewis) Faxon, widow of Isaac D. Faxon. By this union there were six children: Amelia, wife of M. Stanton; Minerva (deceased) wife of Julius Olds; Henry; Augustus; Reuben; and Betsey, wife of A. Babcock. Our subject was reared and lived in Aurora Township, this county, until 1839, when he settled on his present farm, all of which he has cleared and improved himself. He has been thrice married. His first marriage, in 1836, was with Deborah, daughter of Elijah Blair, of Mantua Township, this county. He next married, in 1846, Jane, daughter of Daniel Leonard, of Jefferson County, N. Y., and by this union there were three children: Floyd (deceased), Itta (deceased) and Jane. His last marriage, in 1854, was with Melissa Rich, daughter of a pioneer of Streetsboro, and to this union were born two children: Anna and George. Mr. Avery is one of the leading farmers of Streetsboro Township. He has filled the office of Town. ship Trustee several terms. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.

HOWARD BURROUGHS, farmer, P.O.. Streetsborough, was born in Shalersville, this county, December 13, 1830, son of Simon and Lucy (Green) Burroughs, the former a native of Alsted, N. H.., latter of Bethel, Vt. They were parents of the following children: Alamanda, wife of Albert Doolittle; Dudley; Annice, wife of Elias Musser; Howard; George and Henry, twins. Simon Burroughs settled in Shalersville in 1818, cleared and improved a farm on which he resided seventeen years, when he removed to Streetsboro and settled on the farm now owned by Horace Doolittle, which he also cleared and improved and where he lived and died in 1864, in his seventy-fifth year, and his widow in 1873 at the age of seventy-nine. Both were active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The paternal grandfather of our subject was Joel Burroughs, a farmer of Alsted, N. H., and his maternal grandfather was Amasa Green, a farmer of Bethel, Vt. Howard Burroughs was reared in Streetsboro, and educated in the common schools. From the time he was twenty-one years until twenty-nine he worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade, and then engaged in farming, which he has followed ever since. He was married March 10, 1859, to Sophronia, daughter of Daniel and Matilda (Morse) Bliss, of Kent, by whom he has five children: Harry, Cora, Lura, Rilla and Fred. Mr. Burroughs and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has served his township as Trustee three terms. In politics he is a Democrat.

EDWIN CACKLER, farmer, P. 0. Kent, was born in Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio, April 10, 1824, and is a son of Christian and Theresa (Nighman) Cackler (see sketch of C. C. Cackler, Franklin Township). His paternal grandfather, Christian Cackler, a native of Pennsylvania, settled in Hudson, Ohio, in 1804, and his maternal grandfather, Adam Nighman, a native of Maryland, settled in Franklin Township, this county, in 1809. Our , subject was reared in Franklin Township, where he received a limited education in the common schools. He was married February 11, 1847, to Mary J. daughter of Oliver and Mary (Jerrils) Crosby, of Shalersville, who settled there about 1825, and were from New York. Her maternal grandfather was John Jerrils, a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Mr. Cackler and wife are members of the Disciples Church, of Kent. In politics he is a Democrat.

JACOB CACKLER, farmer .P. 0. Kent, was born in Franklin Township, this county, October 3, 1828, and is a son of Christian and Theresa (Nighman) Cackler (see sketch of C. C. Cackler, Franklin Township). He was reared in Franklin Township, this county, where he received a limited education in the

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common schools. He was married September 27, 1849, to Cordelia A., daughter of Oliver and Mary Crosby, of Shalersville, by whom he had five children: Mary A., wife of S. Fuller; Almond; Kate, wife of P. H. Fishel; Kittle, deceased, and Belle, deceased. Mr. Cackler is a worthy citizen of Streetsboro. In politics he is a stanch Democrat.

WILLIAM COWLEY, farmer, P. 0. Earlville, was born in Lincolnshire, England, April 27, 1815, son of William and Charlotte (James) Cowley. He was reared on a farm in his native town, and when twenty-one years of age emigrated to the United States, landing in New York City in the spring of 1836, without a copper in his pocket. He then went up the Hudson to Albany and walked from there to Stockbridge, MaAs., where he worked in a stone quarry one summer, and the following winter went to Philadelphia, following the same occupation there until the next spring, when he moved to Lee, Mass., and worked by the month as a farm hand 'up to the fall of 1838. He then came to Ohio, and in the winter of 1838-39 worked on the Miami Canal from Defiance to Cincinnati. In April, 1839, he settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, a mile south of the Center, living there some five years, when he settled on his present farm, now comprising 482 acres, most of which he cleared and improved. Mr. Cowley has been twice married, on first occasion May 4, 1844, to Sarah, daughter of Samuel and Betsey (Green) Olin, of Streetsboro, this county, by whom he had nine children: Henry B., William, Betsey (deceased), Eliza (wife of Levi Reber), Harriet (deceased), Albert, Ida, Emma (wife of Thomas Elliman) and Joseph J. January 8, 1867, our subject married his present wife, Chloe, daughter of Timothy and Frances (Rathburn) Brockway, of Trumbull County, Ohio, who were among the first settlers of Hartford, in that county. Mr. Cowley is one of the leading farmers and a representative citizen of Streetsboro Township. In politics he is a Democrat.

ALBERT DOOLITTLE, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in New Milford, Susquehanna Co., Penn., October 7, 1806, son of Benjamin and Fanny (Ward) Doolittle, natives of Cheshire, New Haven Co., Conn., and Roxbury, Litchfield Co., Conn., respectively, and who settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, in 1825, on the farm now owned by our subject. They were the parents of the following children: Nelson; Albert; George, deceased; Henry, deceased; Lydia, wife of E. F. Mason; William, deceased; Polly J., deceased; Theodora B., deceased, and Eloise, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Doolittle were members of the Disciples' Church. He was Justice of the Peace of Streetsboro two terms, and was a representative pioneer, one of the first in Streetsboro Township, and for several years was land agent for the original owners of the township. He died in September, 1849, in his seventy-ninth year, his wife having preceded him April 27, 1845, at the age of sixty-five. Our subject has resided in Streetsboro Township, this county, since 1825. He assisted in clearing his father's farm as well as several others in the vicinity, and also helped form many of the early roads. He was married December 22, 1836, to Alamanda, daughter of Simon and Lucy (Green) Burroughs, who settled here in 1818, the former a native of Walpole, N. H., the latter of Bethel, Vt. The issue of this marriage is four children: Charles R. ; Augusta, wife of N. S. Olin; Horace A., and Lucy A., wife of Charles E. Harmon. Mr. Doolittle has served his township as Justice of the Peace one term and in other minor offices. In politics he is a Republican.

CHARLES R. DOOLITTLE, farmer and cheese manufacturer, Streetsboro, was born in Streetsboro, this county, August 31, 1837; a son of Albert and Alamanda (Burroughs) Doolittle. His paternal grandfather was Benjamin Doolittle, a native of Connecticut, who settled in Streetsboro in 1825,

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and his maternal grandfather was Simon Burroughs, a native of Walpole, N. H., who settled in Shalersville, this county, in 1818, and later in Streetsboro. Our subject was reared in Streetsboro, and educated in the high schools of Kent and Shalersville, this county. He was married February 10, 1864, to Adelaide, daughter of Samuel and Mercy (Seymour) Olin, of Streetsboro, this county, by whom he has had three children: Clarence S., Addle M. (deceased) and Mettie. Mr. Doolittle has always been occupied in farming, and has resided on his present farm since 1883. Since 1870 he has (in company with his father) engaged in the manufacture of butter and cheese. He has filled nearly all the minor offices of Streetsboro Township, and is now serving his third term as Infirmary Director of this county. In politics he is a stanch Republican. He is one of the enterprising farmers and business men, and is a worthy citizen of Streetsboro.

LUCIUS 0. ELDRIDGE, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born on the farm where he now resides, August 10, 1843, and is a son of Daniel and Mary A. (Mason) Eldridge, who had three children: Merrick E., Mary A., wife of ' Joseph Lindsey, and Lucius 0. His father came to Aurora Township, this county, from Buffalo, N. Y., about 1820, and afterward settled in Streetsboro on the farm now owned by L. 0. Eldridge, which he cleared and improved, and where he resided until his death. He died in 1879, at the age of seventy-nine years. The subject of this sketch was reared on the old homestead, where he has always resided. He participated in the war of the Rebellion, enlisting, August 10, 1862, in the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery, serving until June 20. 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He was married September 29, 1869, to Augusta, daughter of George W. and Tryphena (Wilson) Barrett, of Streetsboro, by whom he has two children: Clarence and Clayton. In politics Mr. Eldridge is a Republican. He is one of the enterprising farmers of this township.

JAMES FILLMORE, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Middletown, Rutland Co., Vt., July 14, 1817; son of John and Huldah (Whitmore) Fillmore, former of whom died when our subject was bat four years of age. James Fillmore was then reared by his uncle, Asher Seward, of Jefferson County, N. Y., with whom he remained until seventeen years of age. He then worked by the month on a farm for one man until he was twenty-two years old, at $10 per month. Mr. Fillmore married, on the first occasion, January 1, 1840, Juliette E., daughter of Ezra Nutting, of Henderson, Jefferson Co., N. Y. His second wife was Sophia Myers, daughter of Stephen Myers, of Streetsboro, by whom he had one child—Dyer V. By his third wife, Rachel E. Likers, of Streetsboro, he had three children: One deceased in infancy, Luther U. and Lucia M., wife of Adelbert Pierce. His present wife was Mrs. Louisa French, nee Tucker, by whom he has one child—Gracie L. In 1840 Mr. Fillmore came to Streetsboro Township, this county, and purchased fifteen acres of wild land, where he lived three years, and then bought thirty-five acres now owned by Curtis C. Singletary. In 1860 he settled in the southwest part of the township, where he still resides. He has been elected to the office of Township Trustee two terms; in politics he is a Republican.

LYNN HAWKINS, farmer, P. 0. Hudson, Summit County, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 3, 1843; and is a son of Jesse G. and Sally (Hubbell) Hawkins, who were the parents of eight children: Mary, wife of Z. Snow; Delia, wife of A. S. Cannon; Lewis; Lucy, wife of G. N. Wheeler; Louisa (deceased); Claytoni Lynn and Lillie, latter the wife of Sebastian Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse G. Hawkins settled in 1840 on the farm now occupied by our subject, part of which they cleared. and improved, and where they

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lived and died, the father in 1850, at the age of sixty, and the mother in 1877, aged seventy-five years. Our subject was reared on the old homestead, where he now resides, and was married March 11, 1873, to Addle, daughter of Orris and Sally (Blair) Leach, of Twinsburg, by whom he had one child—Guy (deceased). Mr. Hawkins is an enterprising, public-spirited citizen; in politics he is a Democrat.

WILLIAM S. HILL, retired farmer, Streetsboro, was born in Guilford, New Haven Co., Conn., April 19, 1810, son of William and Lucy (Scovill) Hill. William Hill, Sr., was also a native of Guilford, and a son of Thomas Hill, whose father, Thomas Hill, Sr., was originally from England. His wife was a grandniece of Gen. James Wolfe, who was killed on the Plains of Abraham, at Quebec, Canada, and a daughter of Israel Scovill, a native of Guilford, Conn. Our subject was reared in his native town until ten years of age, when he was thrown on his own resources. The succeeding ten years of his life were spent on the sea, starting in the capacity of cabin boy and ending as Second Officer. He then went to Wallingford, Conn., and worked as an assistant at the carpenter's bench until he learned the trade. He has been twice married, first, September' 29, 1831, to Ruth A., daughter of Isaac and Ruth (Rice) Page, of Wallingford, Conn. By this union there were three children: William H., Isaac P. and Elizabeth A. (latter deceased). April 21, 1844, he married his present wife, Asenath A., daughter of William and Eleanor (Wood) La Du, of ShaIersville. His son William H. married Augusta C. Darling, and has three children: Le Ette A. (wife of Dr. C. A. May), Burdell A. and Henry S. ; and his son Isaac P. married Marion L. Lord, and has three children: William R., Arthur E. and Clayton E. On October 4, 1838, Mr. Hill settled in Streetsboro, locating on a farm on Lot 29, in the northeast part of the township, a part of which he cleared and improved. About 1852 he purchased an addition to his farm of eighty acres, and since 1850 has done a general dairy business in connection with his farming interests. He and his son are also doing quite an extensive business erecting the white bronze monuments (being sole agents in Portage County) at present manufactured in Bridgeport, Conn. ; they erected the first monument of the kind here to the late Henry Peck, of Streetboro, and have already put over 100 of these monuments in the county. Mr. Hill is a member of the Baptist, his wife of the Congregational Church. He is Treasurer of his church; has held the office of Township Trustee. In politics he is a Republican.

SAMUEL W. JENKINS, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co., N. Y., March 8, 1828, a son of Samuel and Ursula (Brewster) Jenkins; who settled in Streetsboro, this township, in June, 1837, locating east of the Center on the farm now owned by C. R. Doolittle, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived for many years. Samuel Jenkins, Sr., was a native of Fort Ann, N. Y., and a son of ()Ma Jenkins, formerly of Providence, R. I., who was of Welsh descent and a soldier of the Revolutionary war. Ursula, the wife of Samuel Jenkins, Sr., was a native of Middletown, Vt., and a daughter of Oramel Brewster, of English descent and a tanner and currier by trade. They had seven children: Julia E. wife of Henry Peck; Norman B.; Eunice, wife of A. W. Hurlburt; Samuel E., Martha U., wife of Rev. J. M. Chapman; Lydia, wife of Henry Peabody, and Wilbur A. Our subject, from nine years of age, was reared in Streetsboro, and has always engaged in farming. He assisted in clearing his father's farm, and when twenty-one years of age bought a farm adjoining, most of which he cleared and improved, and where he has always resided, excepting ten years at the Center. He has been twice married; on first occasion, in 1850, to Delia,

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daughter of Edward and Love (Spencer) Russell, who settled in Brimfield Township, this county, in 1829, and by whom he had two children: Eva, wife of Ransom Richards, and Sumner. October 5, 1870, he was united in marriage with his present wife, Julia, daughter of Alexander and Elects (Power) Wilcox, of Twinsburg. The issue of this union was three children: Stella, Theodore and Albert. Mr Jenkins has held various township offices; is one of Streetsboro's representative citizens. In politics he is a Republican.

JAMES T. JUDD, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born on the farm where he now resides in this township, October 20, 1838, son of Orrin and Minerva (Blair) Judd, parents of six children: Cordelia, deceased; Sophronia, wife of L. F. Wyatt; Mary, wife of John Wyatt; Amanda; Watson E., deceased, and James T. Of these Watson E. was in the late war of the Rebellion, serving in the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and died of disease contracted in the army after three years' service. The parents of our subject settled in Streetsboro in 1830, coming from Blanford, Conn., and here they cleared and improved the farm now occupied by James T., and on which they lived the remainder of their days, one of the first families to help raise the Baptist standard in Streetsboro, dying in full faith of eternal life. Our subject was reared on the old homestead, and was educated in the common and select schools. He was married January 26, 1864, to Huldah L., daughter of Ananias and Samantha (Squires) Derthick, of Bedford, Ohio, by whom he has five children: Nellie, Carrie, Mertie, Addie and Clayton 0. Mr. Judd, wife and three eldest daughters are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.

D. F. McGREW (deceased) was born in Springfield, Summit Co., Ohio, July 18, 1830, son of William McGrew, an early settler of Streetsboro Township, this county, who cleared and improved a farm here, on which he lived and died. William McGrew was parent of six children: Margaret; D. F., our subject Willis, deceased; Delight; Newton, deceased, and William. Our subject was reared in Streetsboro, this county, where he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed all his life. He also conducted a small farm. He was married October 24, 1852, to Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen and Rebecca (Walker) Myers, first settlers of Streetsboro Township, this county. Mrs. McGrew's grandfather, Mr. Myers, was a pioneer of Streetsboro Township, and lived to be one hundred and six years old. To our subject and wife was born one child Emma C., wife of E. C. Root. Mr. McGrew's father dying when he was but eight years of age, he was thus early thrown upon his own resources, and as a consequence his schooling was very limited, yet at the time of his death he was a man well versed in matters of history and general information. The young came to him for advise and counsel, and the middle-aged found in him a friend and co-worker in all matters pertaining to the elevation and improvement of society. He was a member of the Congregational Church, took an active interest in the Sabbath-school, and for many years was Superintendent, teacher and one of its most earnest workers. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace two terms, and was serving in this office at the time of his death. In politics he was ever a Democrat. Mr. McGrew died July 5, 1878, in his forty-eighth year.

GEORGE D. McGREW, farmer, P. 0. Earlville, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 18, 1838; son of George B. and Susannah (Martin) McGrew, latter of whom died February 29, 1884. She was a daughter of Robert and Mary Martin. George B. McGrew was born in Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio, March 6, 1803, son of Archibald and Margaret (Baird) McGrew, natives of Westmoreland County, Penn. He was reared in Springfield (now

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Summit County), Ohio, where he lived until thirty years of age, and in 1833 settled in Streetsboro, this county, and cleared and improved the farm now owned by R. H. Peck, where he resided up to 1860, when he settled on his present farm in the southern part of the township, a part of which he also cleared. He was married, February 6, 1838, to Susannah, daughter of Robert and Mary Martin, of Beaver County, Penn., by whom he had ten children: George D., William T., Mary (deceased), Robert M. (deceased), Margaret B., Archibald D., Marcia F., Sarah E., Scott M., Susan D. (Mrs. A. N. Sperry). The father is a prominent member of and a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, with which he has been connected upward of fifty years. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native place, where he has always resided, and was educated in the common and high schools. He served in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting August 9, 1862, in the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery, and was honorably discharged June 16, 1865. He was married, November 18, 1869, to Alvira E., daughter of Samuel and Emily (Newton) Stone, of Tallmadge, Ohio, by whom he has had five children: George B. (deceased), Alvin N., Susan R., Emma D. and Bertha M. Mr. and Mrs. McGrew are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is an officer; he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath-school several terms. Our subject is a member of the G. A. R. In politics he is a Republican.

ORRIN NIGHMAN, farmer, P. 0. Earlville, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 10, 1832; son of Frederick and Parmelia (Van) Nighman, who were the first couple married in Streetsboro. His paternal grandparents were Adam and Betsey Nighman, formerly of Westmoreland County, Penn., and who settled in Franklin Township, this county, in 1809. His maternal grandparents were Absolem and Abigail Van, the former of whom was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Stowe, now in Summit County, Ohio. Our subject was reared in his native town, where he has always resided. He was married, July 2, 1863, to Mary, daughter of Abram B. and Jane M. (Clark) Nash, of Streetsboro, natives of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Mrs. Nighman's paternal grandfather was Jonathan Nash, a native of Great Barrington, Mass., a farmer by occupation, who settled in New Hartford, N. Y., in 1802, but removed to Ohio in 1834, and died in Penfield, Lorain County, January 15, 1838. Her maternal grandfather was Robert Clark, a native of Pennsylvania, and an early settler of Streetsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Nighman have had three children: Gertie L., an infant son (deceased) and Alvin W. They reside on the old homestead on which his father settled in 1832. Mrs. Nighman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics our subject is a Democrat.

ALONZO E. OLIN, farmer, P. 0. Earlville, was born in Perry, N. Y., May 18, 1820; son of Samuel and Betsey (Green) Olin, who settled in Streetsboro in 1839, where they cleared and improved a farm on which they lived and died (see sketch of N. S. Olin). Our subject came to Streetsboro, this county, with his parents, with whom he remained until he was twenty-three years of age, when he located on the farm now owned and occupied by his brother Elea, where he resided three years. He then settled on the farm where he now lives, most of which he has cleared and improved himself. He was married, October 12, 1842, to Almira B., daughter of Solomon and Hannah (Brown) Squiers, of Perry, N. Y., by whom he has four children living: James Arthur S., John and Frank, all married; and there are seven grandchildren, Mr. Olin is a representative of one of the leading pioneers of Streetsboro Township, his father having at one time owned over 900 acres of land here and in Franklin Town• ship, most of which was divided and now owned by his descendants. Mr. Olin in politics is a Democrat.

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NATHANIEL S. OLIN, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Perry, Wyoming Co., N. Y., December 28, 1838; son of Samuel and Mercy (Seymour) Olin, who settled in Streetsboro March 11, 1839, locating on the farm now occupied by our subject, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died. Samuel Olin was a native of Vermont, and a son of Ezra Olin, late of Perry, N. Y. He was twice married, having by his first wife, Betsey Green, eight children: Silas (deceased); Sophia (deceased); Alonzo; Sarah, (deceased); Elon; Bethania (deceased); Ezra (deceased); Betsey A., wife of Thomas Price. His second wife was Mercy Seymour, of Genesee County, N. Y., who bore him seven children: Emily L., wife of Dow Pease; Seymour (deceased); Nathaniel S.; Adelaide, wife of C. R. Doolittle; Martha (deceased); Mary (deceased) and Samuel. The subject of this sketch was reared in Streetsboro and educated in the common schools. He was married, December 18, 1861, to Augusta, daughter of Albert and Alamanda (Burroughs) Doolittle, of Streetsboro, by whom he has one child-Albert D. For the past fifteen years Mr. Olin has been a breeder of Shorthorn Durham cattle, and now has a fine herd of twenty-five, all registered in the American Herd Book. At the Ohio State Fair, in 1884, with an entry of five head, he took three first-class premiums, competing with over 200 head of cattle on exhibition from Ohio and other States. He has been President of the Portage County Agricultural Society four years; is a member of the Horticultural Society; the P. of H., and is a F. & A. M. He has held several of the minor township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Olin are members of the Universalist Church.

ENOS PAGE, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Wallingford, Conn., August 3, 1806, a son of Isaac and. Ruth (Rice) Page. He was reared in his native town and settled in 1830 on the farm in Streetsboro where he now resides, which he cleared and improved, and for which he paid $2 per acre. It was then an unbroken wilderness, and his nearest neighbor was Mr. Holcomb, who resided on the farm now owned by C. S. Hannum. Our subject was married November 8, 1832, to Cinderella, daughter of Joseph C. and Rosetta (Griswold) Baldwin, of Atwater Township, this county, by whom there were five children: Sidney, deceased; Eli; Mary, wife of Jefferson Mellen; Slyvanus, deceased, and Alfred. Mr. Page is one of the few pioneers still living in Streetsboro, and is one of its representative citizens. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, with which they have been connected about fifty years. In politics he is a Republican.

LEWIS C. PATTERSON, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born August 21, 1831, in Streetsboro, this county, son of Ira and Jane (Crawford) Patterson, who reared a family of seven children: Charlotte, wife of Stephen Lekens; Lewis C.; Oscar D.; Emerancy; Mary J., wife of M. Ladu; Crawford and Henrietta, latter wife of Harry Ellis. Ira Patterson settled in Streetsboro, this county, about 1829, and assisted in clearing and improving several farms. Our subject's maternal grandfather, David Crawford, was among the first settlers of Tallmadge, Summit Co., Ohio, but afterward settled in Streetsboro on the farm now occupied by our subject, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived and died. Lewis C. Patterson has always resided in his native township, and followed farming as an occupation. He was married June 30, 1853, to Fanny C., daughter of Elisha and Fanny Rogers, of western New York, by whom he has two children: Scott F. and George L. Mr. Patterson is one of the leading farmers here. In politics he is a Republican.

ELI PECK, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Newtown, Fairfield Co., Conn., February 13, 1808, and is a son of Rufus and Sally (Hall) Peck, who settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, coming here in 1836, with

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a family of five children and two grandchildren, in a two-horse wagon. They were twenty-one days on the road, starting October 14, 1836, and arriving in Hudson November 4 following. Rufus Peck settled on Lot 81, in Streetsboro Township, a part of which he cleared and improved. They were the parents of twelve children: Chloe (deceased), Lyman (deceased), William, John, Eli, Paulina (deceased), Clara, Sarah A. (deceased), Russell, Henry (deceased), Nathan (deceased) and Horace. Our subject was married April 27, 1840, to Eliza, daughter of Hezekiah and Mary (Buell) Judd, of Berkshire County, Mass., by whom he has had four children: Buell J. (deceased), Julia (deceased), Cyrus (deceased) and Charles E. Of these, Julia married James J. Osgood, and at her death left three children: Charles B., William W. and Elliott I. Charles E. married Lizzie Davidson, of Pennsylvania (have two children: James E. and Fred T.) Mr. Peck first settled on Lot 82, and has lived on his present farm since 1856. He has held several minor offices in the township. In politics he is a Republican.

NORMAN D. PECK, merchant, Streetsboro, was born June 14, 1843, in Streetsboro, this county, a son of Henry and Julia E. (Jenkins) Peck, former a native of Connecticut, and a tailor by trade, a son of Rufus and Sally (Hall) Peck, who settled in Streetsboro in 1837, here worked at his trade for several years, after which he engaged in farming and dairying, and became also a producer and buyer of cheese. Henry Peck was married January 1, 1840, to Julia E., daughter of Samuel and Ursula (Brewster) Jenkins, former of whom was a native of Fort Ann, Washington Co., N. Y., and a son of Abiat Jenkins, formerly of Providence, R. I., and a soldier in the Revolutionary war, the latter was born in Middletown, Vt., a daughter of Oramel Brewster. To the union of Henry and Julia E. Peck were born seven children: Sophia E., wife of Henry M. Lane; Norman D.; Arthur H., deceased; Helen M., wife of W. L. Case; Effie, wife of H. A. Doolittle; Elsie N., wife of Charles E. Kent, and Cora E. In 1860 the father embarked in mercantile business in Streetsboro, with John C. Parsons, Esq., who was associated with him for a time, but subsequently retiring, Mr. Peck continued the business alone for several years, when his sons were taken into partnership, under firm name of H. Peck & Sons. Our subject was reared and educated in the common schools of Streetsboro, and also attended the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He has been twice married, on first occasion October 21, 1869, to Alice, daughter of Frederick and Melissa (Wait) Plum, of Streetsboro, and by her he had one child-Harry D. On 30th January, 1876, our subject married his present wife, Eva M., daughter of Daniel and E. M. (Cox) Ross, of Boston, Mass., by whom he has two children: Arthur N. and Raymond H. Mr. Peck is the leading merchant of Streetsboro, keeping a large and varied stock of goods, such as is usually found in a country store. He also manufactures butter and cheese, and has a dairy of 100 cows. He served as Township Treasurer four years and Justice of the Peace two terms; has been Postmaster of Streetsboro eleven years. In politics he is a Republican.

FREDERICK PLUM (deceased) was born December 16, 1802, in Chester, Mass., son of Comfort and Betsey (Black) Plum, who were parents of William, Fred, Alonzo, James, Albert, Henry, Alanson, Betsey, Louisa and Cordelia. His education was received in the country schools, and he began for himself working by the month. In 1821 he came to this county; was married April 16, 1829, to Melissa Wait, who was born January 3, 1810, in Chester, Mass., daughter of Samuel and Betsey (Bell) Wait, who came to Ohio in 1827, settling in Aurora Township, and later in Streetsboro, where they died. Their children were Samuel, Sarah, Andrew, Mary, William, Orlinda, Malissa, Betsey,

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Edward, Delilah, Washington, Wellington and Ellen. The mother was a member of the Baptist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Plum were born nine children, six of whom are now living: William, Leroy, Wilson, Lydia (now Mrs. C. Olds, in Michigan), Cornelia (now Mrs. George Blake) and Jane (now Mrs. Horace Russell). Our subject began life with but little, and at his death, October 12, 1883, he owned 110 acres well-improved land, besides other property, after giving his children a good start. Mr. Plum was a good citizen, well liked by his neighbors. In politics he was a Democrat. His worthy widow now lives on the old homestead, which is managed by her son Wilson. Out of respect for her deceased husband, Mrs. Plum has inserted a portrait of him in the history of Portage County.

HART L. RISLEY, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born on the farm where he now resides, in Streetsboro Township, this county, March 7, 1838, son of Nathaniel H. and Emily (Loomis) Risley, who were the parents of two children: Celinda (wife of Wesley Lewis) and Hart L. His paternal grandfather, Nathaniel Risley, was among the first to settle in the south part of Aurora Township, this county, where he cleared and improved the farm on which he lived and died. His children were Nathaniel H. (deceased), Julia A. (deceased), Emily E., Amanda M., Roxany L., Henrietta (deceased), Mary M. (deceased), Austin (deceased), Andress, Caroline A. (deceased), Freeman (deceased) and Susannah C. (deceased). Our subject was reared on and has always resided on the old homestead in Streetsboro Township, where his father first commenced. He has been twice married; on first occasion September 10, 1866, to Adda, daughter of Josiah and Eliza Combs, of Streetsboro. The issue of this union was two children: Louie H. and Jay C. September 10, 1879, Mr. Risley married his present wife, Minnie A., daughter of Rev. P. P. and Sarah (Grow) Kennedy, of Streetsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Risley are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F.; has served his township as Trustee one term. In politics he is a Democrat.

WALLACE ROOT, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born February 2, 1830 in Streetsboro, this county, son of Alonzo and Susan (Streator) Root, parents of four children: G. Wellington, Wallace, Augusta (wife of J. F. Wing) and Alonzo D. His paternal grandfather, Benjamin Root, was a native of Vermont, and among the first settlers of Shalersville and later of Streetsboro, clearing and improving farms in both townships. He removed to Kentucky in 1850, and died there. His children were eight in number: Alonzo, Herod, Nelson, Obediah, Decalvous, Albert, Theresa and Worthington, who is the only one now surviving. Alonzo, the eldest, settled in Streetsboro, this county, about 1826, locating on the farm now owned by Henry Sawyer, which he cleared and improved, and in 1835 he settled on the farm now owned by our subject, which he also cleared, and where he lived until 1843, in which year he died aged forty-three. The maternal grandfather of our subject, Isaac H. Streator, settled here in 1826, being the third settler in Streetsboro, clearing and improving a farm. In 1849 he removed to Cleveland and died there. Wallace Root was reared in his native town and received a common school education. He was married November 13, 1851, to Lucy, daughter of Josiah and Eliza Combs, of Streetsboro, by whom he had four children, of whom but one is now living—Ernest C., married to Emma C., daughter of D. F. and Elizabeth McGrew, of this place, by whom he has two children: Wallace F. and Earl A. .Mr. Root and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is Steward and Class Leader, and for upward of ten years he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath-school, in which he takes an active interest, being one of its earnest workers. He has served his township

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three terms as Justice of the Peace, also several terms as Trustee, which latter office he now holds. In politics he is a Democrat.

LUTHER RUSSELL (deceased) born November 9, 1801, in West Windsor, Conn., was descended from William Russell, who early emigrated from England. His father, Return Russell, was born in West Windsor, Conn., March 1, 1778. His mother, Jerusha (Osborn) Russell, was born December 2, 1780, in Connecticut. They left their Connecticut home when our subject was a child and settled in Rodman, Jefferson Co., N. Y., whence they removed to Ohio in 1822. They soon joined the Shaker Society near Cleveland and here lived, died and were buried. Luther, the eldest of eleven children, remained in Rodman to settle up his father's business. The children were very fond of their father, who, physically, was large and well developed. He was genial, intelligent and agreeable. He died October 5, 1834. They also reverenced their gentle and loving mother, who died March 23, 1854, having lived a life of self-sacrifice. Of the members of the family who joined the Shakers only two remain with the Society, the other members of the family living in different States, excepting Mrs. Nelson Phillips, of Cleveland, and Samuel S. Russell, of Mantua. The latter was born May 14, 1807, and September 15, 1840, he was chosen by the Shaker Society Presiding Elder, which position he filled satisfactorily until August 19, 1858, when he withdrew, leaving a prosperous membership of about 200. The interest he still maintains and the affection and confidence the Society has in him, are manifested by the many pressing invitations to return. In 1867 he became a resident of Mantua, where he still survives, a worthy and respected citizen. His estimable wife died December 26, 1883. In June, 1823, Luther Russell came to Ohio and March 13, 1828, he was married to Polly Russell, of Aurora Township, Portage Co., Ohio, born March 25, 1806, in Chester, Mass., daughter of Samuel Russell, born January 14, 1781, in West Windsor, Conn., and Hepsabeth (Ellsworth) Russell, born August 30, 1785. Her parents came to Aurora Township, this county, in 1811, after a long and toilsome journey on foot, horseback and in cart, and they were soon settled and contented in their new home in the Western Reserve. Here they died, the father June 8, 1863, and the mother February 6, 1837. In 1830 Luther, with his wife, located on a farm in Streetsboro Township, this county, where they lived, toiled and endured such hardships as befall the early settlers of a new country, and in after years they took pleasure in relating to their children many incidents of pioneer life. In his early life our subject was deprived of elaborate educational advantages, but during his mature years he devoted considerable time to study. In politics he was a life-long Democrat, and took a deep interest in public affairs. In 1845-46 he represented the county in the State Legislature. For many years he filled the office of Justice of the Peace, acceptably not only to his own political party, but to his entire township. In all his acts he aimed to be true to his convictions of truth and right. Not finding satisfaction in the -orthodox faith, he espoused the cause of Spiritualism and was firm in the belief that this life would continue after death. Happy in this belief he died August 5, 1878, after an illness of fourteen months, during which he received the most devoted care at the hands of his family. His children were Martin L., born December 29, 1829, died July 2, 1855; Cynthia M., born May 22, 1832, died December 25, 1834; Sarah E., born June 3, 1834; Marion B., born November 10, 1837, died January 18, 1879; Helen M., born November 16, 1841, married to Johnson J. Sadler, both deceased, former November 28, 1881, latter May 19, 1882 (their daughter Nellie Agnes, born September 24, 1874, now resides with her grandmother, the widow of Luther Russell). Chester N., son of Newell Rus-

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sell, was another orphan who found a home with Mr. Russell. He was brought from Quincy, Ill., April 28, 1864, at the age of nine years. His father served in the late war and at the death of the mother, Laura Lola and Charles H. were brought to the same happy home of their brother— Chester N. Laura Lola married Walter A. Folger, of Akron, Ohio. Her sister Agnes V. is now Mrs. J. H. Seaton, residing in Omaha, Neb., and her eldest brother, Frank P., is a physician in Suffield Township, this county. A portrait of Luther Russell will be found elsewhere in this volume.

NATHAN SHAW, farmer, P. 0. Kent, was born in Keene, Essex Co., N. Y., March 4, 1818, a son of Joseph and Polly (Wheeler) Shaw. He was reared in his native county, and in 1839 came to Rootstown, Portage Co., Ohio, where he worked by the month as a farm hand and taught school winters for several years. He was married January 23, 1845, to Almira, daughter of George and Laura (Dergy) Moulton, and grand-daughter of Judge Jeremiah Moulton, who settled in Brimfield Township, this county, in 1817. By this union there was one child—Selden W., who was married March 4, 1878, to Ellen, daughter of John D. and Mary (Ferry) Dewey, of Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio. In 1848 Mr. Shaw purchased a farm in the northwest part of Rootstown Township, this county, which he cleared and improved, and where he resided up to 1876, and then removed to the farm in Streetsboro Township, where he now resides. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN C. SINGLETARY, farmer and attorney at law, Streetsboro, was born in Aurora Township, this county, December 19, 1810, son of John C. and Harriet (Powers) Singletary, former a native' of Worcester, Mass., and latter of Middletown, Conn., and who were parents of five children: Anthony P., deceased; John C.; Cyrus, deceased; Earl, deceased, and Charles, deceased. The parents settled and took up a farm of fifty acres in Aurora Township, this county, in 1808, which they cleared, improved and kept adding. to until 1828, when they located in Streetsboro on the property now occupied by our subject, where they kept a public house for many years and at the same time engaged in farming. John C. Singletary, Sr., was the first Postmaster at Streetsboro this county, an office he held for several years. He died in 1851 at the age of sixty-seven. Our subject was reared in his native township and educated in Western Reserve College at Hudson. He afterward studied law with his uncle, Gregory Powers, of Akron, Ohio, and was admitted to the bar at Columbus, Ohio, in 1835, though he has never practiced his profession to any extent. He was married August 11, 1845, to Mary Ann, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Mills) Carter, natives of Ireland, who settled in Boston (now in Summit County) in 1824. By this union there were eight children: Cyrus C., deceased; Theodore, deceased; Zachary T., deceased; Harriet E.; Mary A.; Theodora (the last two mentioned are graduates of the Western Reserve College, and at present teaching in the high school at Denver, Cola); Della, deceased, and Kate F. Mr. Singletary located in. Akron, Ohio, in 1835, and was elected the second and third Mayor of that city. The principal part of his life, however, has been spent in Streetsboro, this county, where he has been engaged in farming. In politics he is a Republican and Prohibitionist. In religion he and his family are Methodists.

MERRILL STANTON (deceased), was born in Hampden County, Mass., January 13, 1820, son of Asher and Lucy (Wait) Stanton, who settled on the farm now occupied by Mrs. M. Stanton in 1830, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died. Their children were nine in number: Betsey, deceased; Harty, deceased; William; Delilah, deceased; Sally,

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deceased; Lucy, deceased; Julia, wife of Thomas Plum; Merrill, deceased, and Christopher. Asher Stanton died June 21, 1868, aged eighty-nine years. Our subject's paternal grandfather, Abel Stanton, and his maternal grandfather, Jonathan Wait, were natives of Massachusetts, and settled in Aurora Township, this county, in 1830. Our subject came to Streetsboro, this county, with his parents when eleven years of lage and with the exception of ten years he resided in Solon, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, always lived on the old home• stead in Streetsboro. He was married January 1, 1846, to Amelia M., daughter of Reuben and Corinne (Lewis) Avery, who settled in Aurora Township in 1815. The issue of this union was three children: Emma F. (wife of Chauncey Taylor), Herbert M. and Arthur N. The maternal grandparent of Mrs. Stanton was Oliver Lewis, a native of Farmington, Conn., who settled in Mantua Township, this county, in 1813. He afterward removed to Ridgeville, Lorain Co., Ohio, and died there. His wife was Lucinda North, and they reared a family of eleven children. Reuben Avery, the father of Mrs. Stanton, died in Aurora May 23, 1873, at the advanced age of one hundred and one years. He retained his memory, other faculties and habits of industry until within three years of his death. Our subject was one of the thorough practical farmers of Streetsboro, and filled several of the minor offices in the gift of his township. In politics he was a Democrat. He died February 23, 1881, in his sixty-second year.

CHARLES STONE, farmer, P. 0. Hudson, Summit County, was born in Hudson Township (now in Summit County), Ohio, January 25, 1812, son of Nathaniel and Sally (Hollenbeck) Stone, who were the parents of twelve children, six of whom are now living: Caroline, wife of Sydney Collar; Charles; Sydney J.; Helen, wife of George Bentley; Roswell and Orlando. Nathaniel Stone was a native of Connecticut, son of Jerome Stone, of that State. He settled in Hudson Township in 1810, and cleared and improved a farm, on which he resided (except when in the war of 1812) until 1832, when he removed to Streetsboro, locating on the farm which he also cleared and improved, and where be died in 1861 in his seventy-sixth year. The maternal grandfather of our subject, Samuel Hollenbeck, a native of Canaan, Conn., settled in Hudson Township in 1810, and lived and died there. Charles Stone came to Streetsboro with his parents in 1832, and assisted his father in clearing the farm until twenty-five years of age, when the latter gave him sixty acres of land, on which he built a log-cabin on the site of his present residence. He was married April 18, 1837, to Sabrina, daughter of Moses Draper, who settled in Hudson Township in 1831. The issue of this union was seven children: Harriet, Frederick (who died serving his country during the war of the Rebellion), Salina (wife of Charles Cash), David, Moses, Lavonia (deceased), Clara (Mrs. Wesley Higley). Mr. Stone is a member of the Pioneer Society. In politics he is a Republican.

OSMAN THOMAS, retired farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Jefferson County, N. Y., February 9, 1809; son of John and Lois (Farr) Thomas, who settled in Streetsboro, this county, in 1829. They had eight children: Osman; David (deceased); Julia A., wife of Andrew Boyd; James; Maria P., deceased wife of Ichabod Boyd; William F.; Roswell and John W. (deceased). Our subject was twenty years of age when his parents settled a mile and a quarter west of Streetsboro Center, clearing and improving the farm, and on which he resided until 1850, when he removed to and resided for twenty years on the farm now owned by N. B. Jenkins. He then went to Akron, but at the expiration of a year and a half returned to the old homestead in Streetsboro Township, which he still owns, remaining there until 1879, when he removed

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to Streetsboro Center, where he now resides. Mr. Thomas was married January 11, 1837, to Lois J., daughter of William Matthews, of Westfield, Mass., and by her he has had five children: Willard W., Juliette (wife of Dr. L. D. Stockon), Jefferson, Millicent (wife of George L. Andrews), and Delos (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are members of the Baptist Church, with which he has been connected fifty-one years, serving as Deacon for forty years. He has served the township as Justice of the Peace three terms, and has held other minor offices; in politics he is a Republican.

JEFFERSON THOMAS, farmer, P.O. Streetsborough, was born July 4, 1842, in Streetsboro, this county; and is a son of Osman and Lois J. (Matthews) Thomas. His paternal grandfather was John Thomas, one of the early settlers of Streetsboro. Our subject was reared in his native town, receiving his early education in the common schools, after which he attended a select school at Kent, Ohio, and Mt. Union College. He was in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting November 4, 1861, in Company K, Sixth Ohio Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Cross Keys, Second Bull Run, followed Stonewall Jackson from Cross Keys to Strasburg, and was in an engagement every other day. He received an honorable discharge, February, 1863, on account of disability. Mr. Thomas was married November 13, 1866, to Martha E., daughter of Eben and Mary (Green) Joy, of Trumbull Co., Ohio, by whom he has three children: Garrison 0. Mary J. and an infant son. Mr. Thomas is a prominent farmer of Streetsboro; a member of the G. A. R.; in politics a Republican.

SAMUEL WAIT, JR. , farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born in Hampden County, Mass., September 21, 1816; son of Samuel and Rachel (Judd) Wait, who settled in Aurora Township, this county, in 1826, where they cleared and improved a farm on which they lived seven years, and then removed to the farm now owned and occupied by their son, Samuel, in Streetsboro Township, which they also cleared and improved, and where they lived and died. The paternal grandparents of our .subject were Jonathan and Margaret (Smith) Wait, formerly of Hampden ,County, Mass., who settled in Aurora Township in 1829, and lived and died there.' His maternal grandfather, Reuben Judd, also of Hampden County, Mass., was an early settler of Streetsboro, this county, and his maternal grandmother was Rachel Smeed. Samuel Wait, Sr., was twice married, having by his first wife, Betsey Bell, three children: Melissa, wife of Frederick Plum; Betsey (deceased) and Samuel (deceased). By his second wife, Rachel Judd, he had eleven children: Samuel, Sarah (wife of Linus Smith), Andrew, Mary (deceased), William, Orlinda (deceased), Edward, Delilah (deceased), G. Washington, Wellington, and Ellen, wife of Harvey Ferris. Our subject was married April 22, 1855, to Maria, daughter of William and Fanny Welch, of Franklin Township, this county, and by her he has three children: Elbert H., Estella, wife of Charles King, and Gertrude M. Mr. Wait is one of Streetsboro Township's representative farmers and citizens. In politics he is a Democrat.

HENRY H. WILCOX, farmer, P. 0. Streetsborough, was born January 1, 1845, in Streetsboro, this county; son of Alanson and Sylvia (Lawrence) Wilcox, and grandson of Benjamin Wilcox who came from Jefferson County, N. Y., to Streetsboro in 1832, and located on the farm now occupied by our subject, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived and died. He had seven children: Wealthy, wife of Rufus Ellsworth; Julia, deceased wife of James W. Clark; Jeanette, wife of Alanson Plum; Betsey, wife of Daniel Tucker; Alanson (deceased); Newell and Frank. Alanson Wilcox, the father of our subject, was a carpenter by trade. He put up the Methodist Church at

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Streetsboro, besides many other buildings. He was married, February 2, 1837, to Sylvia, daughter of Thomas and Susannah (Parker) Lawrence, who settled in Streetsboro in 1833. By this union there were two children: Harriet E. (deceased) and Henry H. In 1837 Alanson Wilcox moved to the farm settled by his father, where he resided until his death. He died August 24, 1862, at the age of fifty years. Our subject was reared on the old homestead where he has always resided. He was married, September 10, 1871, to Agnes, daughter of Henry and Louisa (Tucker) French, of Streetsboro, by whom he has three children: Millard D., Artemas J. and John H. Mrs. Wilcox is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Wilcox has served his township as Clerk and Trustee; in politics he is a Democrat.