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CHAPTER V.

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APPENDIX TO PREVIOUS HISTORY,

When the foregoing manuscript was completed, it was placed in the hands of Judge Lester Taylor, president of the County Historical Society, for publication. Unavoidable delays prevented this being done, and the judge returned the manuscript to the different township historians, with a request that additional history, up to present time, be appended. To write of matters which transpired years agone, is easy in comparison to an attempt to chronicle the doings and events of the present time. That it is not always safe to write of a man while he is yet living, we are painfully aware, and, with this in view, shall feel compelled to move carefully, Whatever we may write, henceforward, will, of necessity, be done in a desultory manner.

The original history closed with Rev. B. C. Warner as occupant of the Methodist parsonage and pulpit. He remained two years, and was succeeded by Rev. George Elliott, who remained but one year, when the charge was taken by Rev. J. B. Grover, the present (1878) incumbent.

The Congregational society still retains the ministrations of Rev. E. D. Taylor, whose permanent settlement in Troy begins to be looked upon as a fixed fact. The Free-will Baptist society retained Elder Orvil Blake as its pastor— their place of worship being the Methodist church, until August 12, 1877, when death put and end to his ministrations, The society is now without a pastor.

At the close of the War of the Rebellion, an institution was organized by the Union soldiers and ex-soldiers, known as the Grand Army of the Republic, and the subordinate organizations were designated as Posts of the G. A. R. In 1870 a Post was organized in this township, which, in honor of a deceased comrade, A. W. Pool, was named "Pool Post." Its first commander was L. P. Barrows. One of the grand features of this organization was the establishment of a day known as "Memorial" or "Decoration day," the object being to keep in memory the fallen comrades by decorating their graves, so far as possible, with

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flowers, and the 30th day of May was settled upon as that day, and is now a national holiday.

From the establishment of Pool Post, Decoration day has always been observed in Troy. At first, but little attention was paid to its observance, but as our community became to know more of its object it became more popular. At first, the exercises were conducted by the local clergymen, or by an imported speaker, among whom were Hons. I. N. Hathaway and Peter Hitchcock, of our county, and Prof. 0. C. Hill, of Hiram College. In 1875 the resident ex- soldiers took the matter into their own hands, thinking it too burdensome for persons from a distance to do this duty for them. In 1875 the exercises were conducted by the writer; in 1876, by comrade E. P. Latham, and it seems proper here to record, that his address, occupying more than half an hour in its delivery, was written entirely by himself, handless though he is. In 1877 comrade J. G. Durfee assumed the management, and introduced the appropriate innovation of calling a bevy of girls and boys, not yet in their teens, to act as part of the decorating committees. Up to this date, the ceremonies Of Decoration day had partaken of the nature of funereal exercises.*

In 1878, this feature was partly laid aside, and a demonstration occupied its place, The Burton cornet band, under the leadership of R. N. Ford, esquire, tendered their services and addresses were made by S. E. Clapp, of Huntsburgh, and comrades Steadman, of Garrettsville, and W. W. James. The leading features of the display were the decorating committee, composed of thirty- eight little girls clad in white, and adorned with blue sashes. Upon the head of each was a sort of tiara, having the name of the state which she represented printed thereon. Each was also provided with a small basket filled with flowers, which were strewn over the soldier's graves. There were also an equal number of lads, each adorned with a red sash, and carrying as mall Union flag. Their duty was to act as escorts to the galaxy of misses, who composed the decorating party, proper. It is quite safe to say, that in after years, they will look back to the duties of that day, as one of the events of their lives.

Another institution came into existence soon after the close of the war, known as the " Order of Patrons of Husbandry," the object of which, was to enhance the agricultural interests of the United States, and which has extended its influence to foreign nations.

The subordinate organizations of this order, are known as "Granges," one of which was established in Troy, November 9th, 1876.

This was effected through the influence and exertion of Mr. E. A. Mumford, one of the "duplicates" mentioned in the preceding pages. Forty persons was the largest number allowed as "Charter members."

On the day of organization, forty-seven presented themselves as candidates for admission, and the extra seven were received as "supplementary " members Welshfield Grange No. 1293, P. of H," was put into working order by the election of the writer as Master; Geo. H. Fairbanks, Overseer; Royal Burton, Lecturer; A. K. Houghton, Steward; Laban Patch, Assistant Steward; Mrs, G. H. Fairbanks, Chaplain; Simeon L Chapman, Secretary ; Daniel H. Truman, Treasurer ; Timothy Fox, Gate Keeper ; Mrs. E. C. Nash, Ceres; Miss Victorine Mumford, Pomona ; Mrs. A. K. Houghton, Flora; and Mrs. W, H, Chapman, Lady Assistant Steward. Laban Patch was elected business agent.

* Nearly the same programme was adopted in 1879, The decorating committees were suhtantialiy She same, The Burton band was employed, and addresses were made by Rev, G. H, Fairbanks, and comrade L, P, Barrows. Comrade Thomas A, Scott, of the 41st, acted as marshar, comrade John Cutler, of the 171st, and comrade B, H. Pratt, of the 9th artillery, had charge of the juvenile committees, The day, though dry i:nd dusty, was pleasant, and a large audience was in attendance, Decoration day does not bid fair to pass unnoticed for years to come.

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The charter members in full, were Royal Burton and wife, Henry Morton and wife, Jas. C, Burton and wife, G. W. Bartholomew and wife, Daniel Hill and wife, H. L. Hosmer and wife, H. E. Wales and wife, Elihu G. Corliss and wife, Levi P. Pool and wife, Leroy Pool and wife, S. L. Chapman and wife, E. A. Mumford and wife, Miss Victorine Mumford, W. G. Welch and wife, Albert K. Houghton and wife, Jared Button and wife, B. S, James and wife, W, H. Chapman and wife, Geo. H. Fairbanks and wife, E. C. Nash and wife, Delos Reed and wife, Laban Patch, and Timothy Fox. The present (1878) officers are Master, same ; Overseer, E, A, Mumford; Lecturer, L. P. Barrows; Steward, same; Assistant Steward, J. C. Burton ; Chaplain, Rev. G. H. Fairbanks; Secretary, Chas. H. Turner; Treasurer, same ; Gate Keeper, same ; Ceres, Mrs. L P. Barrows ; Pomona, same; Flora, same ; Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. J. C. Burton; Business Agent, W. G. Welch.

While making note of secret societies, it may be proper to state that at this time (1878) there is in existence, in the United States, a secret political organization, known as the Order of American Union, its object being to mitigate, so far as possible, the evil influences of the Roman Catholic church. An effort is being made to establish a council of this order in Troy-with what success, remains to be seen.

There have been, at different dates, divisions of Sons of Temperance, and lodges of Good Templars, in Troy, but all seems to have fulfilled their mission and have disbanded. In the temperance interest, a grand demonstration swept over the whole country, commencing in the winter of 1876-7, and was known as the "Murphy wave." In the spring of 1877 this wave reached Troy, and swept nearly the whole township, hundreds taking a temperance pledge, called the "Murphy card." A permanent organization was effected, and an executive committee was appointed, of which L. P. Barrows is permanent chairman, and S. L. Chapman and W. F. Fairbanks are secretaries. The following is a copy of the card:

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION,

"WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE, AND CHARITY F0R ALL,"

I, the undersigned, do Pledge my Word and Honor,

GOD HELPING ME

To abstain from ALL Intoxicating Liquors as a beverage, and that I will, by

all honorable means, encourage others to abstain.

Francis Murphy.

A portion of the Methodist Episcopal church, several years since, adopted a system of theology known as the "doctrine of holiness." In the winter of 1877-8, a son of one of the earlier preachers, Hiram Kellogg, jr., organized and conducted a protracted meeting of this character, resulting in several conversions, and also of a profession, by some of the former members, of having attained to the "higher life," or, in other words, a "sanctified " life.

In a business way, some changes have been wrought. J. E. Wales, in addition to his blacksmithing, furnishes his customers with everything needed in the

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way of hardware; also, a limited assortment of dry goods, groceries, paints, etc,, etc., which are vended in a commodious building, erected for the purpose, on the northeast corner at the "center." Another blacksmith shop is also in operation, built and carried on by one Dwight Barber, late of Parkman.

Our veteran disciple of "Tubal Cain" is Sidney Gould, who came here as an apprentice to Chester Lamb, in 1842, Although somewhat broken down, "Sid" is yet a peer among his craft.

For the comfort of those who insure against lightning, let it be recorded that, thus far,—although several buildings have been more or less damaged by lightning, but one has been burned. This one was a barn belonging to L. T. Bradley, and was burned during the night of July 3, 1872.

In the way of public representation, we have yet other of Troy's good citizens to record, as incumbents of position.

Of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, D. L. Pope, esq., is an honored member, and at present is a member of the executive committee of the above named board.

We also furnish a successor to J. O. Worrallo, who, years ago, was dubbed the "watch dog of the treasury," in the person of Simeon L. Chapman, who is at present in charge of that department at Chardon. Likewise, D. H. Truman, who, at the last county convention, was nominated for the office of county commissioner, and who, doubtless, will be elected.

Rev. E. D. Taylor is also a member of the board of school examiners, a position which he has held for several years.

It would seem proper to state in this connection that Troy furnishes one of the superintendents of public instruction for the city of Cleveland, in the person of Henry M. James, who commenced in that city in 1864, as a teacher and principal of a grammar school, and who has now risen to the position of first assistant superintendent.

The census returns have been somewhat fluctuating, as the following, at the instance of Hon. A. G. Riddle, will show: In 1850, the population of Troy numbered one thousand, one hundred and sixty-four, in 186o nine hundred and fifty, in 1870 eight hundred and thirty-two, of which latter number eighteen were of foreign birth, and two were colored. The returns, previous t0 1850, were burned.

The following tax duplicate, for the year 1817, shows the difference between "then and now" in that regard:

At that date, all personal property, except horses and cattle, was exempt from taxation.

Seven instances of self-destruction have occurred in Troy, as follows: July 1, 1850, Linus Burr, borrowed a rifle of a neighbor for the ostensible purpose of shooting woodchucks, and, repairing to a thicket, shot himself through the head. The cause was attributed to domestic infelicity.

September 28, 1857, Sereno Percival ended his days in like manner. This tragedy occurred on Sunday morning. Mr. P. had dressed himself, ostensibly for church, when, suddenly seizing a rifle, he ran around to the north end of his house, and placing the muzzle to his head, blew out his brains. This deed was attributed in part to an unpleasantness which existed between himself and his brother Olney, and which was likely to culminate in a suit at law.

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The next was Samuel Abrams, who was found suspended from the branch of a fallen tree. A sleet storm had fallen, and he was encased in ice when found. Appearance indicated that the limb had yielded to his weight more than he expected, and, in his desperation he had drawn up his feet, to make sure his attempt. This was on the twenty-third of November, 1858. The cause was supposed, from appearance, to be identical with that which prompted Mr. Burr —domestic trouble.

The next victim was a most estimable woman—Mrs, George Fox. Long continued illness had rendered her morbidly despondent, and, although her friends had taken every precaution to avoid this catastrophe, she had managed to secrete a rope, and while left alone for a few moments, she seized the opportunity to fasten it to a hook in the ceiling overhead, and to act as her own executioner. She was discovered before life was extinct, but her work had been so thorough, that medical skill was of no avail, and she died on the following day— March 25, 1868.

Jacob A. Cutler came to his end in the same manner as did Mrs. Fox, and was impelled by the same cause, He had been an invalid from his youth, and had become imbued with the idea that he was burdensome to his brother, John, in whose family he had a long time lived. He, too, had secreted a rope, and, on the morning of June 17, 1874, while the men were busy about their chores, and the women with the preparation of breakfast, fastened one,end to a post of his bedstead, the other around his own neck, and, to all appearance, rolled out of bed, When discovered, life was extinct. It was, indeed, a sad ending of a long, sad life ; his age at death being fifty-two years.

January 22, 1876, Emily, wife of Alson Mumford, died a raving maniac, which sad event so incessantly preyed upon the mind of the bereaved husband, that life became unendurable, and on the seventh of the following August, he blew the top of his own head entirely off, using a heavily-charged shot-gun for that purpose.

The seventh tragedy, which was preceded by wife-murder, was very revolting in its character.

The perpetrator, Leonard B. Stroud, seemed to be a veritable son of Ishmael, whose "hand was, against every man's hand," and, as a legitimate consequence, the remainder of the passage was applicable to his case. Becoming angry with his third wife, with whom he was living, he wreaked his vengeance upon her, as is supposed, if not known, by administering poison to some stock, which she owned in her own right. This led to his arrest, and trial, and finally to a separation from his wife. Not yet, apparently, satisfied, he instituted suit for the recovery of certain household goods, coming from Cleveland, where he then resided for that purpose.

In trying to effect a settlement with a step-son, he became additionally enraged, and repairing to the rsidence of the doomed wife, he called her to the road, on pretense of wanting food. This request she at once executed, and when within reach, she was seized by the infuriated man, and disemboweled with a butcher knife, which he had hitherto concealed,

The act was immediately followed by self-imm0lation, cutting his own throat from ear to ear, with the same weapon. He lived about three hours after the deed was committed, and his victim lived till the following day. Their ages were respectively seventy-three and sixty-two years. This tragedy occurred April 18, 1878.

Since February, 1876, thirty-two deaths have occurred, the greatest age being that of Riall Fisher, who was ninety-four, and the only one who had seen more than ninety years. The number between eighty and ninety was two, one of whom—Widow Silvernail—came to Troy in 1819 as Mrs. Kingsbury, and has

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ever since been identified as one of our staunch citizens. The number between seventy and eighty was six, and nearly all of them pioneers.

It is a notable fact that three of this number died suddenly; one, however, —Amos Burroughs— preceded this date a little. He was found dead in his barn, January 14, 1876. The next was Deacon Luther Sanford, who fell from his bed a corpse on the evening of December 5, 1877, and, lastly, Chester Houghton, who, on the morning of August 24, 1878, went out to salt his cattle, and fell dead in the field. Mr. Houghton had, since 1836, been one of the chief supporters of the Methodist Episcopal church at the center, as had Deacon Sanford, of the Free-will Baptist church at Maple Grove.

Mr. Burroughs came to this town when a lad, and had shared largely its honors. The number who died between the ages of sixty and seventy was two, one of whom—Mrs. M. James (Sally Barrows)—was a charter member of the Congregational church. Between the ages of fifty and sixty, four have died, among whom were J. P. Scott, and a woman whose maiden name was Sarepta Pool, both of whom came here in their youthful days; Mrs. Elizabeth Abell, who years ago was a prominent teacher,* and Mrs. Thomas Kimpton, who had been but a few years, comparatively, a resident of Troy. Between the ages of forty and fifty, none died within the above-named period, the remainder being of ages less than forty years. This includes the time to September 1878.

In the matter of music Troy is by no means deficient. For military music, two drummers are in our midst. Gardner Conant was drummer, for the first company organized in "Welshfield," and Lewis Scott has a reputation county-wide. For instrumental music, other than military, Mr. J. E. (Ellison) Sperry is the oldest performer. His instrument is the violin, and, though considered at the present date somewhat "old fashioned," his music is both scientific and soul-stirring. Eugene Nash, grandson of Troy's first musician, known by the title of "Prof." has a talent of no ordinary merit, both as a performer and at vocalist. Miss Laverne Grover—since Mrs. Moore—daughter of the present Methodist preacher, has also a well-earned local reputation. As a vocalist, but few excel Mrs. J. E. Wales as a soprano, and Master Sherrier Wells, stepson of Rev. E. D. Taylor, is fast becoming an excellent performer, while Miss Rose Tilden (now Mrs. Cope) also excels at the piano.

In the matter of pastimes, the games and recreations of "ye olden time" have passed into oblivion: such games as the old base ball, wrestling, running, local horse-racing, etc., etc. Now the popular games are the "national base ball," a game wherein both life and limb are in danger, and a game known as croquet, or "nigger billiards." This latter game is easily played, and so infatuating is it that some, whose estates are heavily encumbered with mortgage, have well-kept croquet grounds, while their crops have been hidden from view by a luxuriant growth of weeds.

The settlement of the first farm in Troy has been duly chronicled. The last farm which was taken up an unbroken forest, is located one mile north from the center, and is part of the original "Welsh purchase." It was kept in possession of the Welsh heirs, or their representatives, till the year 1855, when William H. Scott became its owner, who at once proceeded to "clear it off." It is now one of the good farms of the township, and is still in Mr. Scott's possession.

The first Sunday-school, organized by Rev. Luther Humphrey, and Deacon Rouse, of Cleveland, in 1816, and which elected Henry B. Davis superintend-

* It is a noteworthy fact that at the decease of Mrs. Abell, the family of which she was a member became extinct. She was married to B. F. Abell. May 20, 1841, and the issue of this marriage was a son and a daughter. John F., the son, died January 10, 1863, aged twenty; the daughter, Mary, died December 22, 1863, just previous to her anticipated marriage. B. F. died Aprir 23, 1866, and the widow, Elizabeth, August 8, 1878, thus consigning the entire family to the limits of God's acre.

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ent, has been kept in operation—with but short intermissions—up to the present date. It is now a "Union" Sunday-school, with Rev. George H. Fairbanks as superintendent; J. W. Fox, jr., assistant; Darius Nash, secretary; W. G. Welch, treasurer; B. H. Pratt, librarian.

As to railroads, several have crossed our domain, on paper. The first, and, thus far, the only one, upon which work was actually done, was the "Clinton Line," which was commenced in 1852, and the road-bed made nearly ready for the superstructure, when the company failed. The work was abandoned, and still remains as it was then left. Other surveys for different roads have, from time to time, been made, but, as yet, that is all that has been done.

Our mail facilities are ample. A daily mail route, know as the "Burton and Garrettsville," connecting the Painesville & Youngstown railroad at Burton, with the Atlantic & Great Western railway, at Garrettsville, delivers mail at our post-office twice each day, and also such express matter as comes over the said roads.

In 1819, a conclave of Masons, coming from far and near, met at the house of Jacob Welsh, who was a member of the fraternity. Our narrator, Mrs. Chester Nash, who was then a little girl, living at Mr. Welsh's, says that the "brethren" became quite hilarious during their sojourn.

In this connection, it may be proper to state, that though Masons and Odd Fellows are somewhat numerous in our community, there is no lodge of either society in Troy. The Odd Fellows affiliate with the lodge at Auburn, and the "Free and Accepted" with the lodges at Burton and Parkman.

In addition to the ordinary industries, a new one was introduced in 1878, known as the "stave business." The Standard Oil Company, of Cleveland, needed staves, and sent emissaries far and near to secure oak timber, suitable for their manufacture. Troy, being well supplied with this variety, was invaded by stave seekers, and a large quantity of timber was secured, much to the after chagrin of the owners thereof. The staves did not "pan out" in quantities at all lucrative.

At present no schools are supported at public expense, except the ordinary common schools, known as "District" schools. At Maple Grove, Mr. B. F. Prichard, sometimes succeeds in organizing a select school at his own private instance. The township is divided into eight sub-districts, each of which is provided with a good, substantial school-house, and the grade of teachers employed as good as the community affords, which, to say the least, is good.

The statement, made in preceding pages, that Troy is an unhappy place for disciples of "Hippocrates" to settle in, still holds good. In the winter of 1866-7, a man who subscribed himself as "A. M. Ross, M. D.," took up his abode in our midst, but after enduring "all the ills that flesh is heir to," left in disgust, before the expiration of eighteen months.

It may be proper here to state, that the first physician who attempted to locate here, was one Dr. Stevens, who came in 1834, and staid three or four months, boarding in the family of A. J. Nash, but becoming dissatisfied, took up his abode at Cuyahoga Rapids, where he practiced his profession several years, from which place he removed to Windsor, Ashtabula county, where he continues to reside.

Since the days of " Old Searcher," and his descendant, " Champion," fast horses have not been indulged in, as an exclusive business, to any extent, while in fine cattle, the strains are constantly improving—thoroughbreds being by no means unusual, as is also the case with sheep and swine. At present long wooled sheep have the preference, and among swine, the " Magie," or "Poland China," is the general favorite. " Hen fever " sometimes rages, but scarcely ever proves fatal. At this era, the "Silver Spangled Hamburg" is a popular

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breed of poultry. The old fashioned " Dung Hill," like the "Scrub," has become a thing of the paste

There has never been any banking institution within our borders, yet we rejoice in the fact, that a bank president is in our midst—in the person of W. C. Thrasher, president of the First National bank, at Garrettsville.

Several attempts have, from time to time, been made to organize a cornet band, all of which have failed, owing in part, in every instance, to lack of agreement in the choice of a leader.

In 1875, there were twenty-five additions to the mortuary record-the greatest number, thus far, in any one year. Among this number, were several who had "borne the burden and heat of the day" in the earlier settlement of the township, to-wit: Mrs. B. S. (Aunt Orinda) Hosmer, Spencer Barrows, Samuel Satterlee, Isaac Speer, and Mrs. James Fairbanks,

Our criminal record is not very extended. Since the "Reddout" burglary of 1844, Troy had enjoyed comparative security from that class of criminals, up to 1868, when the house of Solomon Wells was forcibly entered during the night time, and part of the inmates chloroformed, The remaining part were aroused, when the would-be thief hastily escaped through an open window, leaving his pants in the clutches of Mr. Wells, who had taken in the situation, and had seized him by the aforementioned " unmentionables" as he passed out. Mr. Wells at once mounted his horse, and roused the community, but the fugitive made good his escape.

A similar raid was made 0n the house of George Fox, at the Center, on the night of September 6, 1876. In this instance, the marauders— there were two — entered, as at Mr. Wells', through an open window; but instead of using chloroform, they belabored Mr. and Mrs. Fox, who were sound asleep, with a stick of stove wood. Mr. F. took umbrage at this treatment and hastily arose, when the assaulting party beat a retreat, leaving behind both boots, and implements for securing the persons of their intended victim. Although the villagers were aroused, and a scrutinizing search was maoe, the woulo-be robbers made good their escape. Robbery was, in both instanccs, undoubtedly the object.

In this connection, it may be proper to record, that we have a representative in Columbus, in the person of one Ed. Silver, whose weakness in this intsance was "butter," which was purloined from the premises of Betsy Davis, a maiden farmer, living a mile north from Maple Grove. In addition to this, while in jail at Chardon, he engaged in an assault on the Sheriff, Silo P. Warriner, and with others, effected his escape, but was some time after recaptured and sentenced to five years' incarceration.

During the war of 1861-5, the ladies of Troy improvised a stand of colors, from material other than regulation "bunting." At the "Bunker Hill" celebration in 1876, this flag was nailed to the belfry of the Congregational Church, where it was rent in tatters by the wind. In the spring of 1878, the trustees of the township purchased a "regulation" flag, to replace the one destroyed. This flag cost $17.50.

Probably, the closest political contest, in Troy, was at the gubernatorial election in October, 1877, at which time nearly all the voters were at the polls. The vote stood : for Richard M. Bishop (Democrat) 4o; for W, H. West (Republican) 156.

For several years past, the hearse, which was purchased by Mr. Pratt, has been discarded, as a vehicle quite too antiquated. For a time, Parkman and Hiram were drawn on as occasion required, but at present, Mr. E. J. Slitor, of Burton, who keeps an undertaking establishment, including a hearse, which cost not far from one thousand dollars, is nearly always called on to supply this

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need. Those of our citizens who attended the burial of Reed Burroughs, in 1813, will, doubtless, observe a marked contrast between then and now, in this regard.

Luther Chapman and Anna Sawyer daughter of Thomas Sawyer, were married, by Rev. John Barrett February 14, 1830. They at once took possession of the homestead where they now live, for the first eight years occupying a small cabin, which was located where the cheese-factory "parsonage" now stands, when they built the house where they at present reside.* This is the oldest couple now living, who were married in the township of Welshfield.

Osman Beals and Marcia Everts were married December 6, 1836. Both are yet living, and are the oldest couple who were married in the township of Troy.

There are fourteen persons now living in Troy, who have seen four score years. Samuel Knight and Richard V. Sliter are 89; Mrs. Charlotte Durfee, + 88; Deacon Ziba Pool, + 86; Isaac Scott, 86; Benjamin Hosmer, 84; Robert Ledwell, 84; Augustus Lane, Dolly Pool, Betsey Barrows, and Mary Packard, 83; Widow Norton (once Parsons), 82; Luther Chapman and Ruth Keyes, 80. Of those who have passed "three-score-and-ten" the number is twenty-nine. Of these, Sabrina Burroughs, Deacon Ziba Harrington, and Nancy Steele are 78; Mrs. Content Reed, Widow Wm. Mumford, Widow Samuel Satterlee, and Osman Beals are 77; Peter Davis, 76; Elijah Dean, 75; Mrs. Ziba Pool, 77 ; Galen Lamb, 75; Deacon E. B, Turner, + 75; Norman Burgess, 74; Lewis F. Scott and Mrs. Welthia Weston, 73; Mrs. Emily Pike, Mrs. Peter Davis, Mrs. Samuel Knight, and Seth Burton, 72; Laura Sc0tt (Mrs. L. F.) and Mrs. E. B, Turner, 71; Orrin Lamb, 71 ; Clark Vaughn, Adorno Blood, John Nash, Mrs. Henry Luce,t Thomas Scott, Nelson Bentley, Mrs. Luther Chapman and James Hoxter, 70.

Floating on the borders of seventy years are William Tinkham, Wilkins Fox, Widow Caroline Nash, Horace Hotchkiss, Widow Caroline Houghton; Widow Luther Sanford, Gardner Conant, Samuel Cooper, Alex. Mumford, William Starin, Widow Lydia Wood, and quite probably others, who might be reckoned among the settlers of Troy.

The Methodist Episcopal church has held its annual conference, and Rev. J. B. Grover, ++ has been returned to this charge for the years 1878-79. The Ohio Agricultural society has held its annual session, for 1878, and D. L. Pope & Son have received the first premium§ for best display of cheese. The Geauga County Agricultural society has held its annual fair for 1878, at which one hundred dollars premium was offered for the best played game of base ball, while the munificent sum of six dollars premium was offered for the best display of work oxen—Troy being equally interested with other townships in the result.

The October election has been held, and our townsman, D. H. Truman, was elected to the office of county commissioner, and J. F. Nash, was elected as his own successor to the office of justice of the peace.

* NOTE—The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, Chapman's marsiage occurred Febru-

hary 24 288o, and, had it not been for the severe indisposition of one of the older children, would have been duly celebrated. The children comprise five daughters and one son, alr of whom are living within easy 1each of the homestead.

+ Since deceased.

++ Since the above was written the session for z879 has been held, and Rev, Henry J. Hunscher has been sent to succeed Mr, Grover,

+++ In 1877, D, L, Pope & Son received the first premium on all dairy products. (See Ohio Agricultural report for 1877, page 109), In 1878, this firm received the first premium on factory cheese. (See Ohio Agricultural report for 1878, page 136). In 1879, they were equally successfuL At the Northern Ohio fair, held at Cleveland, September, 1879, Delos Mumford received the first premium. for best display of Devon cattle.

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For the last two years our townsman, E. P. Latham has held the office of president of the Geauga County Agricultural society.

The oldest resident of Troy, who is "native, and to the manor born," is Mrs. N. M: Olds, born March 1, 1817, while the oldest voter, of the same description, is Byron H. Pratt, who is seven years her junior, and was born July 17, 1824

Probably no one clergyman has officiated at as many burials in this township as has Rev. Hiram Kellogg, his years of ministration as a "circuit" preacher having been no less than five, while his popularity is such that, before failing health compelled him to decline, his good offices were often called for, long after he had retired from active duty as a "watchman on the walls of Zion," Those who have heard him sing the hymn commencing

"My latest sun is sinking fast,

My race is almost run,”

will not be likely soon to forget it.

Of the original Welsh family, two descendants—brothers--yet remain in Troy, John Welsh, son of Captain John Welsh, who was brought here an infant, now lives one half mile north from the center. He has four sons, one of whom bears the family name of "John." The other, William G. Welch,* was born here. He lives a short distance south from the center, on a fraction of the original homestead. In his case, the family name does not bid fair to be handed down. Yet another disciple of AEsculapius, H. M, Fenton by name, formerly from Bristol, Trumbull county, has had the temerity to set up practice in our midst; with what result, time alone will disclose.

Grave robbery, by Ohio medical students, has of late been carried on to such an extent as to prompt the State legislature to enact a law permitting townships to build receiving vaults, if a majority of voters consent to be taxed for that purpose. At the township election, held April 7, 1879, this measure was carried by a large majority. The vault was to cost, not to exceed one thousand, three hundred dollars.

In accordance with the above decision of the township, the trustees advertised for sealed proposals to built the said vault, after a specified plan, designed by Guy Tilden, esq., of Cleveland. Three proposals were offered. These proposals were opened July 31, 1879, when the lowest bid was found to be the sum of one thousand, one hundred and fifty-four dollars and seventy-five cents. This bid was accepted, and the vault was built. Changes in the original plan increased the total cost (including Mr. Tilden's bill of twenty-five dollars) to one thousand, two hundred and sixty. This vault was finished December 1879, and was first occupied by the remains of Emily, wife of Benjamin Cooper, which was deposited therein January 2, 1880.. The cemetery grounds have also been improved by extensive draining and grading. A new fence, in course of construction, together with a substantial stone pavement from the front gate to the vault door, will make an aggregate expenditure of nearly two thousand dollars.

The mortuary record discloses the fact that, including old and young, six hundred and fifty-six of Troy's inhabitants have "paid the debt of nature." The last name on this list is that of Deacon Edward B. Turner, whose death occurred April 22, 1879. Like that of his neighbor, Deacon Sanford, his death was without any premonition. He was visiting a daughter living in Chester, this county, and retired at night, feeling unusually well. Before morning he awakened Mrs, Turner, with the complaint that he felt badly, when she at once aroused the household, who had scarcely time to comprehend the situation before he was dead. The remains were brought back to Troy, and the funeral services held at the

* Since removed to Newton, Kansas,

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homestead, Rev. G. H. Fairbanks officiating. Deacon Turner was one of the few, whose Christian practice corresponded with his profession.

As great a loss as Troy has ever been called upon to sustain, in the death of its citizens, occurred on the nineteenth of December, 1878, at which date Rev. E. D. Taylor died. His decease was almost simultaneous with that of Bayard Taylor, then Minister to Berlin. Perhaps no man ever took up his residence within the boundaries of this township, in whose case the original verdict of the people at large was afterward more completely reversed than in that of Mr. Taylor. He first came here, a widower, in January, 1873, and took rooms in a private house. These rooms he almost constantly kept, except when called away to attend to his pastoral duties, or to the post-office after his mail, and the consequence was a verdict, "straight laced," was rendered. It remained for his second wife, formerly widow of Edgar Wells, of Claridon, to dispel this illusion. They were married in September, 1874, and as soon thereafter as practicable, they arranged a household of their own. Mrs. Taylor was eminently social in temperament, and this fact soon caused a marked change in the opinion of people concerning himself. What had been considered superciliousness was discovered to be its exact opposite—innate diffidence. With his wife for a needed auxiliary, this was, in a great measure, dispelled, and it was not long until Mr. Taylor was considered 0ne of the choice citizens of the township. An eminent Methodist preacher once said, that "the class meeting was the spiritual thermometer of the church," It is equally true that the "donation visit" is an index of the estimation in which the recipient thereof is held, An appointment of this character, at the house of Mr, Taylor, never met with a cold response, either in numbers, or in contributions. His happiest efforts—if happiest is an appropriate adjective—as a pastor, were at the burial of a child, for it was then that all the finer sympathies of his nature were aroused, Those parents, whose children he has assisted in laying away in "God's acre," will long remember his choked utterances, when referring to their own bereavement.

In January, 1878, Mr. Taylor came in temporary possession of a piece of land, which made him legitimately eligible for admission into the order of Patrons of Husbandry, His application, and also that of Mrs. Taylor, were soon after made for admission into Welshfield grange. Of course they were received.

At his death, a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressing the sentiment of the grange, in its bereavement. The following resolutions, to which are appended the names of the committee, were adopted:

" WHEREAS, Our most worthy Brother, Rev, E, D. Taylor, was, on the nineteenth of December, 1878, called from his labor among his brethren, and has gone over the River ; therefore,

"Resolved, That we tender to our esteemed sister, Mrs, F. E. Taylor, widow of deceased, and our esteemed sister, Mrs. Anna T, Treat, daughter of deceased, and to each and all of the relatives, our fullest sympathy in this their hour of affliction and sorrow, That we sympathize with the Christian church, in its having lost a true and faithful pastor and worker, and with the public generally in its having lost a true man and a good citizen ; and we here add our testimony to that universally expressed by all ; that in Brother Taylor did we recognize in an eminent degree. those qualities of character that go to make the Christian gentleman. Surely, our loss is great ! Who rs abre to wear his mantle?

“We live in a world of mutation and decay, and yet in the world of change and death, there ase principres of eternar truth and right, to which men may fasten themselves and share their immortality, This our worthy Creator has done. The brute creation have no power to help themselves or their successors up in the scale of being, but men may enrich their children with the result of their lives. 1t is the privilege of each succeeding generation to be better, know more and live on a higher plane, than the question preceding. Brother Taylor has herped his race upward, and has enriched us with the value of an exemplary and noble life, Not only do we owe him a debt of gratitude, but generations yet to come will, as the years roll by, "rise up and call him bressed."

"Resolved, That these resolutions been grossed upon the records of the grange, A copy presented to our sister, Florence E, Taylor, a and copy furnished for publication to the Geauga Republican— Burton, Leader— Garrettsville Journal— Grange Bulletin and Live Patron,,

CINNITTEE

“L. P. BARROWS,

“H, G. COR LISS,

"G. H, FAIRBANKS,

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The death of Mr. Taylor left the pulpit of the Congregational society again vacant, and Rev. George H. Fairbanks was retained, to temporarily supply the vacancy.

Mr. Fairbanks, although a member of the Methodist Episcopal denomination, had not for some time, if ever, subscribed heartily to many of its tenets, and early in, 1879, he asked to be absolved from that connection, which request was granted. Soon after, he applied for membership in the Congregational church, and was received.

At a session of Plymouth Rock conference, held in Burton, in April of same year, he received ordination, and is now (1879) regularly supplying the pulpit of the society here,

In our cemeteries repose the remains of six Revolutionary soldiers, (See roster.)* Of the war of 1812, nine have gone home. (See roster.) Two veterans of 1812 are yet living in Troy—Isaac Scott and Richard V, Slitor.

Of the war of the Rebellion—Chauncey Lane is buried in the northeast cemetery; Edward Wells, in the Mumford cemetery; Harlan Warner, at Maple Grove; Monroe Nash, Andrew Pool, Avery Patterson, and Wilson Green, in in the center grounds; Chester Hoard, and Volney Sperry are buried just across the township line, in Burton.

An attempt to arrange and classify the list of postmasters and justices of the peace, according to the time and term of holding their respective offices, has proved a partial failure, as access to the proper records is, in some cases, difficult to obtain. The fisst magistrate, as has been noticed, was elected in ;817. This was John Nash, sr. He served till 1832—five terms—and was then succeeded by Alvord Beals, and he by Jacob Burroughs. In 1832, the population had become sufficiently numerous to require two magistrates, one of whom— Joseph Doolittle—resided across the river. He was first elected in October, 1832, again in October, 1835, and again in October, 1838, but removed to a purchase north from the center the year following, when Joseph Nash, sr., was elected to fill the vacancy, in April, 1839, serving one term. Lewis S. Pope succeeded Nash in April, 1842, also serving one term. At the same time Joseph Doolittle again served, and was in office at the time of the "Reddout" burglary. Cyrus McLouth succeeded L. S. Pope in April, 1845, served two years, resigned, and was succeeded by Lyman Truman, in April, 1847, who served one term. At about the same date B. F, Abell held the office, and also Orrin Nash. Joseph Patch was elected to succeed Lyman Truman, but resigned soon after he was commissioned. William F. Pratt succeeded B. F. Abell, serving till the spring of 1858, when N. E. Scott was elected, who served one term. C, G. Hayes was elected in April, 1861, and again in 1864, but removed to Auburn, before his second term expired. L. P. Scott succeeded his brother, N. E. Scott, D. L. Pope was elected to succeed C. G, Hayes, in October, 1865, and served two terms. L P, Barrows was elected to succeed L. P. Scott, and served one term, commencing November 10, 1867, when he was succeeded by B, F, Lilly, who died during his second term, S. J. Esty was then elected, and has since held the office. Joseph F. Nash was elected October 17,1872, and is now serving his third term, which expires October 14,1881.

The custodians of the post-office have been nearly as follows: At the establishment of the office here, in 1836, Alden J. Nash was commissioned post-

* The death of Captain Hopkins was the first which occurred after the cemetery was removed from the center to its present location; consequently, he was the first to be buried in that ground. He was father to somewhat numerous family, among them were Rev. Josiah Hopkins, D. D,, who, fora time, was a citizen of Troy; also, Bradley Hopkins, Mrs, Horace and Leonard Lamson. Mrs. Alba Tinkham, and Mrs, Joseph Durfee, besides five others who never had their homes here. He was captured by the Indians soon after he enlisted, and was held a prisoner nearly two years, suffering incredible hardships at their hands. His grandchildren are numerous,

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master, which office he held till 1845, when he was succeeded by Joseph Durfee, who held the office four years. He was, in turn, succeeded by Phidelus Pool in 1849, who was custodian of the keys, till John Mayhew came in possession of the store, when the commission was bestowed upon him. This, Mr. Mayhew held, till his removal to Auburn Corners, when Mr. Pool was reinstated. Later, Mr. Pool removed to Wisconsin, and William F. Pratt received the appointment, and he, in turn, was succeeded by B. H. Heath. After a time, Mr. H. was removed, and F. A. Clary became the incumbent, and the office was again established in the store—then the property of L. Dalrymple. Mr. D. removed to Chagrin Falls, accompanied by Mr. Clary, when Luther P. Scott became postmaster. Mr. Clary returned from the Falls, and about the same time Mr. S. entered the employ of D. L. Pope, when Mr. C. again assumed the office, holding it till S. B. Evans became possessor of the store property, when the commission was transferred to him.

In 1875, Mr. Evans sold to H. Kellogg & Son, since which time S. W. Kellogg—the "son"—has been custodian of the United States mails at the "Welshfield" post-office. Mr. K. has also held the keys of the township treasury for an equal length of time.

The township cemeteries —of which there are five — had for a long time been sadly neglected. In 1875, the township trustees put the "Mumford" cemetery in good condition; also, the one at Maple Grove, about the same time. In the spring of 1879, the cemetery at the Center underwent extensive improvements in the form of under-draining and grading, The evergreen trees also received a severe pruning. The other two cemeteries are, as yet, neglected. There is a strong objection in the minds of many, to the location of the grounds at the Centre, some of whom have secured burial lots at Auburn Corners and elsewhere.

It is a well-known fact, that the rule followed by pioneer settlers of a timbered country, with regard to building, was first: the log cabin; next, the "hovel," followed by the permanent barn, and lastly, when circumstances and inclination dictated, the permanent house was built, subject, of course, to occasional additions.

To this rule there is, at least, one exception in Troy. Jason Burnell's cabin was followed very shortly by an unpretending frame structure, covered with undressed siding, and long or "shake" shingles. He made no further improvements in house building.

When Messrs. Williams, of Parkman, came in possession of the premises, was at once re-constructed, and became a dairy farm. The house, not being convenient for dairy purposes, was torn away, and a neat, substantial one occupied its place, which, together with the farm, was rented to Henry Luce for a long term of years, afterwards to others.

In 1864-5, D. C. Tilden purchased the property, and soon made a radical change in the structure of the house, and afterward of the barns. The house, as Mr. T. had arranged it, answered his purpose till the season of 1878, when he removed nearly all of the former domicile, and in its place, erected the most elaborate frame dwelling in the township.

In only one instance has the indispensable cabin been dispensed with. When William Scott took possessi0n of his present farm, which, at the time, was a forest — he bought a shoe-shop standing a half mile east from the Center, and moved it on his purchase, and which served for a dwelling till his present house was built.

There is no landed monopoly in Troy. There are not to exceed half-a-dozen persons which have each an area of a half section of land. Among the larger farms, is that of D, L. Pope, containing three hundred 'hnd sixty-five acres;

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that of D. C. Tilden, containing three hundred and fifty-five acres; and that of H. L. Hosmer, containing three hundred and fifty acres.

Forty years ago, a large proportion of the inhabitants of Troy were pioneers, living on land which they had "taken up" and partially reclaimed from a dense, unbroken forest. Now (October, 18790 the number of those who reside on their pioneer possessions is reduced to five.

Soon after attaining his majority, Wilkins (J. W.) Fox became the owner of a tract of land located on section twenty-two, the title deed to which he still retains. He has now a well-improved "homestead" of two hundred and fifty-three acres.

In 1828, Luther Chapman bought of one Levi Gilkie the farm on which he now lives, Gilkie having made but little improvement.

In 1832, Lewis F. Scott purchased a piece of "wild land" of Horace Lamson, located on section eight. Now, although not containing as many acres as some, it can—in point of fertility—put to shame more than one farm in Troy, that boasts of a far greater area.

In 1833, Benjamin Hosmer located on section one, and, after three years improvement, including the building of a frame barn, he sold the premises to William Dunn, and purchased about two hundred acres of land located on sections twelve and thirteen. Then it was an entire wilderness. Now it is one of the most desirable locations in the township.

The other is Horace Hotchkiss.* He also came in 1833, and purchased a part of the northwest quarter of section eight, then known as the "Mead" Section. He obtained this land of one Francis James, who had done no more than to collect material wherewith to commence the body of a log house, but, before this was raised, Mr. H. made the purchase, and finished the cabin himself. This farm, he has ever since owned and occupied.

Delos and Alex. Mumford also came in possession of their homesteads, when but little—if any—improvements had been made on them.

Forty years ago, a large proportion of the inhabitants of Troy were dwellers in primitive log houses. Now there are but two houses of this description in the township, which are occupied as dwellings.

Widow Esther Corlett owns and occupies one of these, which is located in the north part of section twenty-five. Its "cosy" appearance, covered, as it is, with a profusion of running vines, makes it the admiration of many who live in more pretentious domiciles.

The other, which has a comfortable frame attachment, is on the original Benjamin Kingsbury purchase, and is now the property of S. W. Latham.

Forty years ago, new-comers opened largely on the "Welsh Marsh" for their first winter's forage, as well as for pasture during the summer. To obtain this forage, they were compelled to mow the grass—as best they might—among the fallen logs, dead trees, and alder, and dog-wood bushes. When cured, the hay was raked with hand rakes, and cocked; then allowed to stand till it became compact, after which it was carried to the hard land by means of "hay poles." To accomplish this, two slender poles, each about ten feet in length, were called into requisition.

These were thrust under the hay-cocks, when a man at each end could carry the hay,—either to a wagon, then in waiting to take the forage home ; or to a spot selected whereon to build a stack, to be moved home the following winter.

Now—since this land has come in possession of the Messrs. Pope—a great improvement is manifest. These logs, trees, and bushes, have all disappeared,

* NOTE. Mr. Hotchkiss died October 15th—a few days after the above was written, He was respected as a man of spotless Integrity.

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and a judicious system of ditches cut through to the river. The grass is mowed with a machine, raked with a horse-rake, and hauled on wagons as successfully as on highland meadows.

Troy has not been specially noted for the number or variety of venomous beasts, or reptiles, or of natural curiosities found within its borders. Among the latter, was a petrified black snake found by Lewis A. Burroughs, in a solid rock on Sugarloaf hill. Shape and color of snake quite perfect. C. G. Canfield found another similar to the one found by Mr. Burroughs, near where the river crosses the south line of the township. This, too, was found in the solid rock. While Thomas Sawyer was yet living in Troy, one of his sons found and killed a yellow rattlesnake, near where John Nash, the younger, now lives. The snake, which was six feet, eight inches in length, was skinned, and the skin filled with bran, requiring a peck of the same to fill it.

The surface of this domain was originally covered with .a dense growth of excellent timber, the predominating variety being white oak, with a generous allowance of chestnut, maple, hickory, ash, beech, and, on some sections, white-wood and cucumber, with inferior varieties in abundance. Maple sugar is manufactured to some extent.

The surface of this township, when compared with that of other townships in Geauga county, is level; with an average altitude of about six hundred and fifty feet above Lake Erie.

"Sugar-loaf" on section two is by far the most prominent elevation. Another, but much smaller —known by the primitive hunters as "Poplar Hill"—is on the dividing line between sections fourteen and fifteen; the "Welsh Hill," at, and immediately west from, the center; another, on section sixteen, in which the "coal mine" is located; and yet another on section twenty-five, near the summit of which the dwelling of Eri Farr is located, but all these, excepting the Sugar-loaf, are cultivated without serious difficulty.

The remainder of the township is pleasantly undulating.

Troy is tolerably well watered. The principal stream is the Cuyahoga river, which flows through the township from north to south, passing nearly the whole distance through the fourth range of sections. This stream, the current of which is very sluggish, is bordered nearly the whole distance with more or less extensive marshes, and its annual overflow makes their future reclamation a matter of doubt.

Besides the Cuyahoga, there are several smaller streams, one of which Bridge, creek enters from Auburn township, near the southwest corner of section twenty-two, flowing northwesterly, and discharging its waters into the Cuyahoga, near the middle of section twenty.

Black brook enters this township from Auburn, near the southern line, and flowing eastward, is lost in the Cuyahoga, after crossing section twenty-five, and a portion of section sixteen.

Spring brook rises at a bountiful spring on section eleven, and flows westward into the Cuyahoga.

Mile brook has its rise on section ten, crossing section twelve, and a portion of section nineteen when it also pays tribute to the Cuyahoga.

Half Mile brook has its source on section twelve, crossing which, and also a portion of section eighteen, empties into the Cuyahoga.

Sawyer brook begins its course on section three, and, after traversing a portion of sections three, eight, fourteen, and seventeen, is lost in the same river.

Silver creek takes its rise on section four, traverses sections four, seven, and six, when it passes into Hiram, Portage county, and helps to form the stream on which Garrettsville is situated.

A small stream--nameless---has its origin on section four, which, after mean.

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dering through a large portion of section five, enters the township of Parkman, where it discharges into Grand river.

There is also a similar rivulet on section one, which crosses into Burton, where it is known as "Rocky run."

Punderson creek-an outlet of Punderson pond in Newbury-flows into a small pond, located near the northeast corner of section twenty-one. From this pond, a small stream traverses a portion of section twenty, emptying into Bridge creek.

In addition to the. above-described water courses, springs are interspersed throughout the township, but few farms being destitute of one or the other.

The state election-held October 14, 1879,-was, if possible, more spirited than that of 1877. At the election just held, Foster (Republican) received two hundred votes, and Ewing (Democrat) received thirty-seven votes. One ballot was rejected, two ballots being folded together. At this election, S. L. Chapman was re-elected county treasurer, and J. G. Durfee was again elected coroner.

At the commencement of each decade, an assessment of real estate is made, the person performing this duty being denominated a "real estate assessor." In 1860, Solomon Wells was the incumbent of this office ; in 1870, S. J. Esty; at the October election of 1879, the writer was elected to perform this duty for the coming decade.

At the annual election of the "State Board of Agriculture," for 1880, the office of treasurer was conferred upon D. L. Pope.

The "Troy Hotel"-D. M. Marcy, proprietor, is a commodious building, having a front of twenty-five by sixty feet, with an equal amount of room in the rear. In the capacity of hotel keeper, "Mit." stands a peer. The reputation of his table is such that commercial travelers make it a point to "stop" with him, whenever it is practicable for them to do so.

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CHAPTER VI.

DEATH RECORD OF TROY TOWNSHIP.

DATE.

Y'RS. MO'S.

1813- July 2, Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simom Burroughs, jr., - 5y

1814-Dec 5. Edwin, infant son of John and Polry Nash

1817-Aug. 20, Bradrey Bromley, - 25y

" Theodore Dowdy 20y

“ Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Flavel Sawyer 

1818-May 23. Philancia, twin daughter of John and Polly Nash. 1y  2m

1821-Dec. 20, Nathaniel White - 17y

1822-April 29, Jacob Welsh, pioneer - 67y

Mar. 22, Thankful, wife of Nathaniel Weston, - 50y

Oct. 31, John Hitchcock, - 76y

1823-Aug. 30, Child of Amos and Sabrina Burroughs,

Oct. 5, Mary, widow of Jacob Welsh, - 40y

“ Gideon Hill - 37

1824-Feb. 26, Child of Nathaniel and Clarrssa Colson, - 1y 5m

April 24, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Alvord Beals, - 2y

1825-Aug. 7, Wife of Daniel Pratt, - 56y

Sept. 24, Ebenezer Williams, - 75y

Mar. 30, Elvena, child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nash, 10m

1826-Aug. 1, Julia A., daughter of John and Polly Nash, - 1y 7m

Sept. 15, Simon Burroughs, jr,, pioneer, - 68y

Aug. 22, Child of Amos and Sabrina Burroughs, - 2y

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1826 -Oct. 5, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Mumford, - 4y

30, William Russell - 10y

1827-Sept. 15, Benjamin Pettis,- 40y

“ 13, Child of Elijah and Welthia Weston, - 10m

" 20, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Alvord Beals, - 6y

" 24, Child of Mr. and Mrs. John Walden - 1y

1828-Aug. 6, Lucy, wife of Captain John Welsh, - 39y

Sylvester Bentley,

            Child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hildreth,

1829-   “ ” “ Samuel C. Lewis,

1831-Aug. 12, " " " Alvord Beals,

Nov. 1, " " " John W. Pierce,

      " " David Thomas

      " " Bingham

      " Betsey Conrad, - 3y

      Elmira Webster

1832-June 20, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Burnell, - 3y

"July 18, Mercy, wife of John W. Pierce, 30y

 “ ” 16, Child of Harvey and Amy Pratt - 1y 4m

Sept. 6, Harvey Pratt. pioneer, - 40y

Oct. 5, "Mart" Stillman,

Nov. 5, Wife of Friend Dayton. - 64y

1833-Aug. 13, Mr. -- Mott - 78y

Sept. 26, Simon Burroughs, sr., pioneer - 82y

Oct. 12; Caroline Spalding, - 2y

 “ 30, Mr. ---- Williams, - 82y

Nov. 1, Child of Mr. and Mrs, James Percival - 10m

1834-Sept. 2, Julia 0. Smith, - 8y

 “ 13, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Wyram Williams, - 1y

              " Orson Sawyer, - 1y

              " " - Langdon

1835-Feb. 1, " Prentice and Jedidah Reed, - 5m

Mar. 15, Wife of John Colson, - 61y

April 1, Child of Mr, and Mrs. Norman Burgess, - 2y

    “ 3, Maria, wife of Norman Burgess - 27y

June 27, Polly, wife of John Nash, sr. 57y

   “ 30, Ira A. Hickok - 50y

July 30, Mr. --- Collins. - 55y

Sept. 22, Wife of Samuel Crittenden - 59y

1836-Jan'y 18, Electa, wife of Eri Conant, - 35y

Feb. 2, Child of Ezekiel and Lois Lamson, - 6m

Mar. 2, " Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Sawyer, - 4y

May 31, " " Jacob Odell, - 3y

Nov. 28, Wife of Daniel Basam - 31y

Dec. 25, Nathaniel Weston, - 70y

" 27, Child of Mr. and Mrs. James Percival, - 2y

1837-Jan'y 3, Richard Pierce, - 40y

 “ 7, Lorenzo Nash, - 9m

 “ 22, Eri Conant - 35y

Feb. 3, Miriam, wife of Oliver Pool - 47y

 ‘ 7, George Mumford - 83y

Mar. 3, Enoch Slitor - 45y

May 25, Miranda Pierce, - 14Y

June 8, Child of E. B, and Eunice Turner, - 9M

    “ 72, " Mr. and Mrs. Sereno Percival - 1y

Sept. 2, " Huldah Paul, - 6m

                   " Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Satterlee,  

1838-Feb. 21, " " " James Hoxter - 2y

            ‘ 25, Benedict Alford, Sr., rev. soldier, - 82y

Mar. 8, Jephthah Pool, rev. soldier, - 87y

May 9, -Hopkins Doolittre, - 17y

25, Mr. - Gale, - 65y

Child of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Wadsworth, - 1y

 July 16, Ebenezer Hopkins, rev. soldier, - 77y

   “ 20, Child of Amos and Sabrina Burroughs, 3m

Sept. 5, Sophia, wife of Nathaniel Olds - 48y

Nov. 4, Child of Adorus and Sally Davis - 4y

   “ 8, " - 1y

1839-Jan'y 16, Infant child of A. C. and Margaret Doolittle,  

Feb. 8, Clarinda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oriver Green, - 8m

26, Benjamin Kingsbury, pioneer, - 56y

April so, Sarepta, wife of Rev. Jephthah Pool, - 65y

May 26, Stephen Parsons, - 40y

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Aug. 10, George Downing - 48y

Sept. 25 Huldah, widow of Benedict Alford, sr.

Nov. 9, Infant child of Amos and Sabrina Burroughs, - 2y

  “ 27, Infant twins of Amos and Amy Pool, 

1840-April 19, Hannah, wife of Philip Ellsworth - 31y

July 11, David Patchin, - 37y

1840-Sept. 8, Noyes Williams - 30y

           “ 9, Chauncey B. Percival - 28y

Nov. 8, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Clewry Pool - 7m

Jan’y 3. Jaynes Slitor, - 80y

May 31, Child of Abram and Amanda Hine, - 6y

July 6, “ ” - 2y

Aug. 20, Mr. - Funday - 40y

Dec. 2, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hezekiah Monroe,- 9y 6m

1841-  John Whitman - 84y

Jan'y 8,Infant twin of Nathaniel and Clarissa Colson, - 10m

" 23, " " 10m

Mar. 2, Infant daughter of C. B. and Eugenia Chapman - 2m

April 19, Arvilla, daughter of Spencer and Lydia Burrows, - 21y

Oct. 5, Child of Mr. and Mrs, - Francis

  " 28, Anna, second wife of John Nash, Sr - 52y

 “ Child of Mr. and Mrs, John Wood,

29." Frederick Doolittle - 1y 5m

" 18, Moses Pool, - 26y

1842-Jan'y 7, Child of Horace and Eliza Hotchkiss 

" 19, Lydia, wife of Nathan Foster - 66y

Mar. 21, Desire, wife of Levi Ford - 60y

 “ 21, Eliza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Chaffee - 13y

" 25, Charles Hinkley - 49y

April 1, Wilder Kingsbury, - 26m

“ 13, Ruth Price - 55y

" 13, Margaret, wife of Cyrus Maxwell, - 29y

June 18, Mary, wife of Lanson Shaw, - 28y

July 12, Child of John and Fidelia Weston, - 1y

Aug. 20, “ Mr. and Mrs. William Dunn - 1y 3m

Dec. 11, " '' " Otis Thrasher - 1y

1843-Feb. 25, Ann, wife of Otis Thrasher, - 24y

Mar. 4, Elects Bears - 48y

 “ 5, William Slitor, - 16y

" 9, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Abrams,- 5y

“ 11, " - 3y

" 13, " J. W. and Harriet Fox - 3y

April 5, " Richard and Lucy Mathews - 2y

‘ 13, Betsey, wife of Cephas Downing - 38Y

May 15, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phelps - 13y

 “ 21, Chester Bruce, - 14y

 “ Child of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clemens,

" 24 “ ” Svdam,

" 26 - “ Farnsworth,

“ 26 - " " Langdon, - 4y

June 16, Lazelle D. Tyler, - 20y

July 13, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Gamble, - 2y

Aug. 18, Daniel Herrick - 82y

Dec. 17, Lydia, wife of Spencer Barrows, - 57y

1844-Feb. 2, Anson Reed - 17y

 “ 20, Henry Wales, - 71y

  " 20, Child of Robert and Roxana Hines,- 7y

" 28, Oliver Pool - 58y

Mar. 8, Daniel Pratt, - 78y

 “ 8, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stafford, - 7y

" 10, Rev. fephthah Poor, - 68y

“ 17, Sabrina, wife of Sereno Percival - 38y

April 4, Harriet, wife of J. W. Fox, - 29y

 “ 29, Merton, son of A. J. and Olive Nash, - 3y

May 2, Asubia Williams, - 88y

 “ 19, Ezra, son of Benjamin S, and Orinda Hosmer, - 10y

 “ 20, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Addison M. Buck - 2y

July 19, " Amos and Elizabeth Ford, - 6m

 “ 25, Wife of Jonathan Firman,

Aug. 21, Mr. - Fuller,

Sept. 7, Wife of Jonathan Moore

Nov. 3, Mary Burroughs - 77y

 “ 4, James Doty - 11y

HISTORY OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO - 659

Nov. 7, Son of Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Doty, - 8y

" 7, Lois, wife of John Beals, - 70y

" 23, Joseph Aberl, - 60y

 “ William Swinton, - 2y

Dec. 25, Widow of Daniel Herrick - 81y

1845-Mar. 2 Child of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Keyes,  

April 3, " James and Eliza Johnson - 1y 3m

“ 12, Clarissa, wife of Marshall Dresser, - 29y

“ 24, Timothy P. Hunter, - 53y

“ 25, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Arson Pettibone, - 7y

May 17, Lucy, wife of Andrew Barrows - 28y

June 18, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Brown,

July 5, Sally, wife of Gad Smith, - 29y

 “ 12, Catharine, daughter of William and Susan Mumford, - 13y

1846- Jan'y 4. Harriet Doty, - 15y

Mar. 15, Morell Doty, - 17y

" 28, Child of Alien and Betsey Culver, - 2y

April 2, " R. R. and Amanda Latham 

   “ 12,   " Mr. and Mrs. Ferrin Burgess, - 2y

June 10, Amanda, wife of R. R. Latham - 29y

 “ 13, Jane, daughter of Thomas and Comfort Scott - 12y

July 27, David Nash - 32y

Aug. 31, Captain John Welsh - 62y

Sept. 4, David Hoard. - 56y

1846-Sept. 11, John Nash, pioneer, - 71y

    “ 22, Amarantha Parsons, - 23y

    “ 23, Rosetta Baker - 18y

Oct. 4, Achsah, wife of Alba Tinkham - 46y

25, Borden Potter, revolutionary soldier, - 82y

1847-Jan'y 4, Innocent, wife of Joshua Cole,  

Mar. 13, Erista Langdon 

" 23, Asa Hall,

 “ 27, Lois, child of Horace Lamson, 2d, and Esther Lamson, - 1y

April 8, Elihu Mott, - 57y

 “ 11, Mary, wife of John Nash, jr., - 37y

May 7, Betsey, daughter of Bradley and Rhoda Hopkins, - 15y

16, Son of Mr. and Mrs. - Brown, - 1y 10m

25, Sally Ann Satterlee, - 22y

July 29, William Wood, - 34y

 “ 30, William Conrad - 22y

Aug. 7, Wife of Gilbert Smith,           .  

Sept. 5, Daniel Doty, - 40y

 “ 7, John Marble, - 74y

" 13, Joshua Brooks, - 71y

" 15, Prudance, widow of Joshua Brooks, - 70y

" 20. Child of John W. and Joanna Pierce - 6y

" 24, Wife of Almoren Miller - 67y

 “ 29, Nathaniel Colson - 58y

Oct. 4, John Corson, - 84y

 “ 4, Wife of Garrett B. Warner - 31y

 “ 31, Horace Lamson, 2d, - 28y

Nov. 13. Margaret, wife of Anson C. Doolittle - 32y

1848-Jan'y 9 Jehial Maltbie, - 81y

April 25, -Polly, widow of Daniel Pratt, - 85y

 “ 27. Noah Joy, - 60y

May 1, Wife of William Dunn - 27y

May 19, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Doty, - 6y

May 27, Wife of Porter Hinckley - 27y

July 16, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Edson

  “ 17. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Ferrin Burgess, - 3y

Ang. 25, Child of Mr. and Mrs. - Sweeney,

 “ 31, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Theron Kellogg, - 3y

Sept. 2, Amos Pool - 66y

 “ 7, Ira Phelps. revolutionary soldier - 85y

 “ 27, Mr. Winch - 56y

Nov. 22, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Doty, - 7y

 “ 23, Child of Louis A. and Jane Burroughs, (burned), - 5m

 “ 28, Lavina wife of Captain John Fox, - 66y

Dec. 2, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Jared Comstock, - 10y

 “ 2, “ - 8y

" 10, " " George Folager, - 2y 6m

1849-Jan'y 7, Mary Ann, daughter of Jacob and Harriet Burroughs, - 17y

" 19, Captain John Fox, pioneer - 74y

660 - HISTORY OF GEAUGA COUNTY OHIO.

Jan'y 20, Harriet, wife of and Burroughs, - 54y

" 29, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Maltble - 10m

Feb, 4, " Andrew and Almira Barrows, - 3y

Mar. 12, " Phidelus and Sarah Ann Pool,

Mar. 22, Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Howland, - 8m

" 22, Almoren Miller, - 69y

" 26, Amos, son of Amos and Elizabeth Ford, (killed) - 7y

“ 27. Child of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Beebe, - 11m

April 16, Son of Mrs. Parsons, - 11y

April 18, “ Child of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Howland, - 4y

May 4, Son of Edwin and Sally Ann Burroughs - 6y

May 7, Rev. Nathaniel Latham - 66y

" 28; Isaac Pool - 63y

June 14, Wife of Warren Henry

Sept. 13, Child of Rev. William and Mrs. Samson - 3y

 “ 26, " John W. and Mrs. Fox - 9m

Oct. 6, Nathaniel Olds - 67y

" 8, Laura, wife of Mr. - Crosby - 36y

" 13, Pauline. wife of Horace Lamson - 49y

" 29, Father of Hon. Rufus P. Ranney, - 70y

Nov. 21, Child of N. M. and Caroline Goff - 8m

1850- Jan'y. 7, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Bennett - 6m

Mar. 19, Rachel, widow of Capt. Ebenezer Hopkins - 82y

April 13, Amelia, daughter of Chester and Caroline Nash - 16y

   “ 26, Peter B. Beals, pioneer - 86y

May 26, Child of Hopkins and Jane Lamson - 1y 2m

June 28, " " Horace and Eliza Hotchkiss

July 1, Lines Burr - 54y

Aug. 14, Betsey, wife of Joseph Nash - 66y

July 25, Nehemiah Colvin, - 75y

Aug. 20, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark - 17y

 “ 22, Mrs. Mary Barnes - 72y

Sept. 12, Widow of - Slitor - 58y

Oct. 7, Child of 0. L. and S. C. W. Latham - 4y

 “ 14, " " " " " " " " - 11y

Nov. 15, Helen, daughter of Rev. Hiram and Ruth Kellogg - 5y

 “ 22, Benny, son of Horace and Eliza Hotchkiss - 3y

1851-Jan'y 16, Daughter of Jacob, jr., and Elizabeth Thrasher 

   “ 19, Biney Fairbanks - 68y

Mar. ro, George Folager - 30y

" 29, Widow of George Folager - 27y

May 6, Catharine Davis - 25y

 “ 24, Herrick Lamson, drowned - 18y

July 27, Sophia, wife of Throop Chapman - 64y

Sept. 3, Child of Mr. Mrs. Jared Comstock,

   “ 8, Wife of James Floater - 40y

Nov. 4, Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mss. Augustus Lane - 23y

Nov. 18, Sally, wife of Justus Perry, - 44y

Dec. 1, Betsey. Welsh, pioneer - 65y

" 8, Child of Mr. and Mrs. James Basset - 1y 6m

1852-Jan'y 3, Thomas Hildreth - 56y

May 1, Eliza, daughter of H. E. and Lucretia Wales - 6y

June 6, 1saac, son of W. C. and Isabel! Thrasher, drowned - 2y

Sept. 22, Theda, wife of Benjamin Goff - 63y

Feb. 13, Child of Dudley and Alvim Fox - 1y

" 22, " " Mr. and. Mrs. Oliver Green,

1853-April 3, " " John W,.and Emeline Fox, 1y 6m

' 6, L,avina, wife of Olney Percival - 39y

" 8, Child of Mr. and Mss. Jonas Bossart

May 14, “ ” “

Aug. 1, Asenath, wife of George Conrad, sr.,- 73y

Aug. 16, Wife of - Maltbie - 67y

Sept. 23. Mary, second wife of Marsharl Dresser - 30y

Oct. 1, Tirzah Pool - 22y

" 12, Child of John W. and Emeline Fox, - 11y

" 12, Wife of Thomas Crafts - 62y

" 12, Wife of Orsamus Carlton,

1854-April 2. Friend Dayton, - 84y

April 3, Joseph Durfee - 68y

June 12,Wife of - Torrey - 79y

Aug. 4, Wife of - Evarts - 72y

 “ 29, Herbert, adopted sun of Almon and Maria Hodges - 12y

HISTORY OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO - 661

Sept. 5, Mrs. - Johnson - 79y

Dec. 4, Mrs. Bentley, - 50y

“ 30, Louisa, wife of John Welsh - 28y

" 31, Gideon Bentley, - 82y

1855-Jan'y 6, John Jewell - 50y

 Jan’y 7, Mrs. Susan Smith - 86y

Feb. 23, Lysander Packard - 36y

Mar. 8, Helen, wife of Washington Morey - 24y

1855-Mar. 8, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Keyes,  

 Mar. 14, William, son of Lewis A. and Jane Burroughs - 10y

" 18, Lois Beals, - 48y

" 16. Mrs. Newell - 72y

 “ 22, Esther, wife of Thomas Brown - 31y

Aug. 26, Wife of Joseph Kingsbury - 33y

Oct. 22, Child of WilliamC. and Julia Hosmer,  

Nov. 13, Mary Ann Bacon - 19y

Dec. 22, Maria, daughter of Lewis F, and Laura Scott, - 20y

1856-Jan'y 11, Wirliam Fox, - 34y

" 13, Child of Nelson and Abigail Bentley 

" 7, Child of Mr. and Mrs. William Starin - 5y

Feb. 12, Lucy, wife of Samuel Packard - 62y

Mar. 15, Phebe, wife of John Dayton - 52y

May 13, Wife of Isaac N. Smith - 43y

 “ 15, Delia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Mumford - 24y

" 24, Wife of Charles Onderdonk - 41y

Aug. 12, Mr. Pierson - 74

Sept. 28, Sereno Percival - 45y

1857-Feb, 16, "Gram" widow of Nathaniel Weston - 91y

Apr. 8, Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Latham - 3y

June 15, Almon Winch - 37y

July 11, Ziba Norton - 72y

 “ 14, W. W. Moore - 48

Aug. 7, Elizabeth Rice - 77y

" 12, Maria, wife of Almon Hodges - 35y

Sept, 29, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Russell - 2y 6m

Nov. 23, Samuer Abrams - 47y

" 30, Betsy, wife of Benedict Alford, second - 69y

Dec. 14, Gertrude, mother of Asa A. Spencer - 85y

 “ 25, Edwasd Frazer, killed - 30y

1858-Jan'y 20, Julia, second wife of John Welsh - 27y

“ 24, Bradley Hopkins - 60y

Mar. 24, Child of Hopkins and Jane Lamson - 7y

Apr. 8, Widow of - Jewell - 76y

Apr. 30, Child of Joseph and Elizabeth Kingsbury 

May 3, John Dincliff - 59y

June 19, Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hanson - 3y

" 21, Lewis Bedford - 76y

July 12, "Willie, son of William H. and Helen Chapman - 5y 7m

Aug. 28, Dr. Jacob Thrasher - 69y

Sept. 6, Joseph Nash - 75y

1859-Jan'y 5, Martha, daughter of Edward B. and Eunice Turner - 20y

 “ 25, Wife of James Brown - 29y

Feb. 11, Crarissa, wife of William H. Scott - 36y

" 13, Lois, wife of Ezekiel Lamson - 64y

 “ 21, Widow of - Benton, - 66y

Mar. 3, Marv, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Lane - 19y

" 12, Child of Charles and Mary Onderdonk,- 3y

" 16, Child of Henry L. and Jane Hosmer,

April 15, Benjamin Goff - 69y

 “ 16, John Dayton, pioneer - 63y

 “30. Widow of John Whitman - 86y

May 28, Franklin, son of Benjamin S. and Orinda Hosmer, - 21y

June 8, Jenny. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Latham - 8y

" 13, Child of Wirriam C. and Julia Hosmer - 3y

 “ 18, Child of Mr. and Mrs, William Dunn - 3y

Aug. 5, Rufus Lamb, pioneer - 62y

Oct. 2, Sarah Titus - 65y

Nov. 9, Alba Tinkham - 69y

 " 14, Polly, wife of Thomas R. Mumford - 67y

" 21, William Turner - 25y

Dec. 5, Priny Alvord - 78y

" 22, Clasissa Tyler - 24y

1860-Jan'y 25 Julia Turner - 30y

662 - HISTORY OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Feb'y 20, Sally, widow of John Wood - 55y

Mar, 26, Arnold Harrington - 76y

May 7, Eliza, wife of Victor Burroughs - 31y

" 22, Abi C., widow of Silvenus Warner - 60y

" 31, Martha, wife of Nathan E. Scott - 35y

June 6, Wife of Oliver Pierson - 32y

" 7, Mary French - 96y

" 23, Betsey, widow of Timothy P. Hunter - 85y

Aug. 9, Wife of Samuel Evans - 49y

Oct. 30, Drusilla, wife of Oliver Green - 40y

Nov. 8, Sarah S., wife Frank A. Clary - 28y

Dec. 8, Child of Mortimer and Eliza Moore - 4y

1861-Jan'y 24, Alice, wife of William P. Fobes - 33y

Mar. 31, Oliver C. Olds - 73y

May 25, Darius Barnes, (drowned) - 17y

“ 22, Otis Thrasher - 40y

Sept. 2, Wife of Abel Farr - 65y

Oct. 15, Electa, wife of Leander Johnson - 41y

Nov. 3, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. - Crosby - 3y

" 17, Willie, son of William P. and Alice Fobes - 9y

" 22, Jacob W. Burroughs, pioneer - 70y

1862-Jan'y 7, Amanda, wife of Elijah Marcy - 62y

" 29, Reuben Cook - 70y

" 30, Elmina, wife of James S. Olds - 28y

Feb'y 2, Leander Johnson - 48y

Mar. 8, Gancelo Reed,

  “ 20, Child of Meriman and Celia Barnes - 10m

May 4. " Lucien H. and Melissa Dayton,

June 5, Jane Reed - 21

 “ 16, Frank, son of L. H. and Melissa Dayton - 5y

" 7, Cecil Parsons, - 32y

July 4, Lois, daughter of Richard P. and Harriet Lamson - 2y 6m

“ 9, Philip Ellsworth - 53y

Aug. 29, Ann, wife of Chester Lamb - 40y

Sept. 17, Simon Davis - 77y

1863-Jan y 4, Willard W. Beals - 63y

" 10, John F., son of B. F. and Elizabeth Abell - 20y

Feb'y 4, Polly, wife of Elihu G. Corliss - 48y

" 11, Child of Thomas and Martha Brown - 6m

 “ 27, Isaac. son of W. C. and 1sabella Thrasher - 9y

April 9, Mary Jane, widow of Nathaniel Latham - 76y

Mar. 28. Lavina, daughter of Hiram and Celia Satterlee - 8y

April 23, Son of Addison and Caroline Loomis - 3y

" 23, Wife of William Hall - 23y 6m

June 12, Olive, wife of Chester Barrows - 49y

" 13, Wife of Virgil Lamson - 65y

" 18, Alfred, son of George, jr,. and Jane Conrad - 11y 6m

" 28, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Jewett Randall - 2y

July 4, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jewett Randall - 8m

" 6, Caroline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferrin Burgess - 9y

Aug. 10, Mary, daughter of Mr. And Mrs Ferrin Burgess - 22y

Aug 15, William Waterman - 41y

Sept. 13, Olney Percival - 58y

Nov. 22, Frances, widow of Henry Wales - 80y

1864-Jan'y 18, "Benny," son of Otis and Frances P. Thrasher - 4y

Feb. 26, Benedict Alford, 3d, - 78y

April 4, Sarah, wife of Charles Davis - 27y

" 8, George Conrad, sr. - 73y

" 13, Widow of Reuben Cook - 65y

" 19, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Town - 3y

“ 20, Abel Farr - 69y

May 4, Son of Roscoe and Mary Ann Bugbie - 9m

" 6. Silvia, son of Ethan and Olive Bogue - 15y

May 8, Daughter of Ethan and Olive Bogue - 4y

" 12, Marvin James - 58y

June 9, Daughter of William H. and Harriet Scott, - 3y

July 7, John Beals, pioneer - 97y 6m

Sept. 57, Daughter of O. L. and S. C. W. Latham - 6y

Oct. 16, Loren, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Maltbie,- 15y

Nov 8, Amos Ford - 65y

“ 8, john Morey - 65y

1865-July 8,Daughter of Wrlliam I.. and Clarrnda Chapman - 10y

" 15, " Barton and Mary Miller - 10

HISTORY OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO - 663

July 23, Jennie, daughter of E. B. and Eunice Turner - 10y

“ 30, Daughter of Volney S. and Sarah Sperry - 3y 6m

Aug. 9, Thankful, wife of Phidelus Pool - 34y 6m

Sept. 4, Emily, wife of David L. Pope - 40

   “ 36, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dunn 1y 6m

Oct. 10. Meriman Barnes - 56y

“ 20, Rev. Marshalr Terry - 59y

Dec. 5, Son of Richard and Mrs. Slitor - 5y

" 7, Josie, daughter of Rev. Marshall and Mrs. Terry - 16y

“ 9, Moses James - 77y

“ 22, Mary, daughter of B. F. and Elizabeth Abell - 21y

1866-Jan'y 4, Vashti A., daughter of William H. and Helen Chapman, - 10y 7m

Feb. 6, Samuel Evans - 57y

Mar. 1, Tames Fairbanks - 75y

“ 24, Wife of - Hanson, - 66y

April 23, Benjamin F. Abell - 53y

 “ 30, Hattie, daughter of J. G. and Elizabeth Durfee - 14y

May 4, Lucinda, widow of Daniel Corliss - 76y

June 15, Betsey, wife of Asa A. Spencer, - 66y

Jury 31, Widow of Charles Hinkley - 69y

Nov. 16, Timothy Truman - 61y

" 26, Bernice, daughter of L. H. and Melissa Dayton - 6y

Dec. 2, Child of Marshall and Harriet Dresser - 1y

 “ 19, Bertha, daughter of W. W. and Elizabeth James - 8m

1867-Jan'y 2, Israel Whitcomb, pioneer. (Died in Auburn.) - 78y

Mar. 3, Melissa, wife of Lucien H. Dayton - 29y

July 6, Son of Thomas and Maria Kimpston

Sept. 2, Clarinda, wife of William L. Chapman, - 23y

 “ 18, Joseph Patch - 88y

Oct. 13, Elijah Pike - 78y

Nov. 4, Mary, wife of Alvah Reed - 52y

Dec. 8, Sally, wife of Isaac Spear - 60y

Dec 10,, Comfort, wife of Capt. Thomas Scott - 82y

1868-Feb. 8, Abigail, wife of Nelson Bentley - 56y

Mar. 4, Philinda, wife of Samuel Davis - 45y

" 25, Nancy, wife of George Fox - 45y

April 1, Child of Phidelus and Emily Pool,  

May 10, Sarah, wife of Volney S. Sperry - 37y

July 6, Widow of - Reynolds,- 73y

“ 24, Wife of B. H. Heath - 70y

Sept. 17, Olive, wife of Soromon Wells - 52y

“ 25, Polly, widow of Joseph Abell - 80y

Oct. 8, Amy, widow of Amos Pool - 72y

" 25, Widow of - Goodman- 56y

Nov. 15, Ellen L., wife of Harrison Hoard - 23y

" 20, Child of M. L. and Marcia Lathan - 1y

1869-Jan'y 29, Mary, widow of Anson Morris - 61y

Feb'y 12, Polly, widow of Arnold Harrington - 86y

April 13, Samuel Reed - 86y 6m

June 4. Dimon Barnes - 62y

July 3, Orange Steere - 69y

 “ 9, Harvey Corlick - 24y

Sept. 6, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wilhelm - 11y

" 18, Ezekiel Lamson - 71y

" 23, Addle, daughter of Thomas A. and Augusta Scott - 6y

Nov. 18, Rev. Joseph Fenton - 60y

Nov. 23, Wife of George Edic - 49y

Dec. 8, Erizabeth, widow of Dr. Jacob Thrasher - 78y

1870-Jan'y 18, Frank, son of Edward B, and Eunice Turner - 22y

Feb. 2, Catharine, widow of Moses James, - 84y

Mar. 9, Captain Thomas Scott - 88y

Apr. 13, Salina, wife of - Fowler - 42y

May 11, Chester Nash - 65y

Nov 16, Charlotte, wife of Ziba Harrington - 65y

1871 Jan'y 17, Lyman Truman - 67y

Feb. 8, Mrs, Betsey Waterman - 73y

Mar. 6, Arthur, son of James D. and Harriet Godfrey - 3m

Mar. 19, Elijah Weston - 73y

May 7, Widow of Jesse Markham - 78y

1872-Feb. 17, Lucy W.. widow of John Cutler - 74y

Mar. 1, Artimesia, widow of Ashbell Gillmore - 78y

 “ 2, Dudley Fox          '' 60y

 " 17, Nancy, widow of Joseph Patch - 86y

664 - HISTORY OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Mar. 23, Sylvia, wife of Clinton White - 18y

May 24, Widow of - Evans 74y

July 28, Osange L. Latham - 56y

Aug. 15, Zilpah wife of Samuel Knight - 82y

Oct. 4, Orville Joiner - 54y

 “ 18, Henry Luce - 64y

Nov. 13, John Douglass - 84y

Dec. 6, Son of Chester and Malvin Lamb - 8m

14, William Mumford pioneer - 78y

1873-Jan'y 11, Aurelia, widow of Joseph Stockwell - 67y

Feb. 4, Prescott Abell - 58y

“ 21, Child of Nelson Bentley - 4y

June 7, Porter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Burgess - 15y

" 7, John Hopkins, - 21y

" 28, Susan, widow of Alba Tinkham - 73y

Aug. 1, Hubert, son of john W. and Matilda Beals -

 “ 20, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Keyes - 11m

" 28, Polly, wife of Isaac Scott - 76y

Sept. 12, Benjamin F. Lilly - 35y

 “ 24, Sadie, daughter of Warner and Melissa Satterree - 9y

Oct. 2, Lodema Brown - 29y

“ 15, Augustus Burroughs - 39y

" 25, Charles Davis, 36y

Nov. 7, Anna, wife of Clark Vaughn - 66y

 " 22, Lewis, son of Horace and Abigail Davis - 22y

Dec. 24, Rosa, daughter of Elijah and Achsah Percival - 4y

 “ 24, Edward Green - 28y

May 10, Adeline Davidson - 55y

1874-Jan’y 25, Fanny, second wife of John Nash - 56y

Mar. 18, Anson C. Doolittle - 62y 6m

April 6, Abigail, widow of Israel Whitcomb (died in Auburn) - 86y

“ 20, Nel , daughter of Harrison and Emily Hoard - 2y

June 17, Jacob Cutler - 52y

Aug. 4, Samuel Beals, - 31y

Sept. 14, Rosa Fowrer - 14y

Nov. 26, Alonzo Wood - 66y

Dec. 24, Child of S. B. and Margaret Evans

" 20, Polly, widow of Lewis Bedford - 88y

" 31. Grade, daughter of W. W. and Elizabeth James - 5y

1875-Jan'y 6, Harriet, wife of Major B. Cook - 33y

Feb. 12, Orinda, wife of Benjamin S. Hosmer - 73y

Mar. 15, Marion, son of William H. and Clarissa Scott - 19y

" 18, Son of George and Mary Fox - 3y

 “ 25, Spencer Barrows 88y

April 3, Bertha, daughter of Orlo and Charlotte Doty - 8m

 “ 9, Achsah, widow of John Douglass - 77y

" 23, Delos Keyes - 9y

" 24, Elmer, son of Plympton and Maria Stockwell - 10y

" 29, Samuel Satterlee - 78y

May 2, Child of M. L. and Mercia Latham - 1y

 ' 3, Joel Bartholomew - 45y

 “ 7, Child of M. L and Mercia Latham - 3y

May 11, Abram Barnes - 93y

“ 30, Wilbert P. Bissell - 22y 6m

June 22, Zachariah, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lanson Shaw - 22y

June 26, Isaac Spear - 58y

July 12, Fidelia, wife of Albert Herrick - 53y

 “ 13, Child of Mr. and Mrs. David Boone

" 25, Ira Steele - 46y

" 29, Jonathan Phillips - 25y

Aug. 3, Margery, widow of James Fairbanks - 80y

Nov. 9, Lucius Fox - 27y

Dec. 15, Cyrus Phillips - 30y

1876--Jan'y 4. Avery, ion of Barnabas and Gertrude Weston - 17y

" 12, Albert Herrick - 65y

" 14, Amos Burroughs - 77y

" 22, Emily, wife of Olson Mumford - 32y

May 7, Sally, widow of Marvin James - 66y

Sept. 2, Son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Sager - 2y

Oct. 7, Olson Mumford - 32y

" 7, Elnora, child of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Nash - 9m

1877-Jan'y 31, Elma, daughter of Emery and Ellen Woods - 2y 6m

Mar. 9, Amanda, wife of Richard V. Slitor - 77y

HISTORY OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO - 665

Mar. 19, Jamie, son of James D. and Harriet Godfrey - 6m

“ 22, , Child of Mr. and Mrs. - Randall - 4m

" 28, jenny, daughter of Rev. Hiram and Ruth Kellogg - 18y

“ 29, Jeremiah P. Scott

April 19, Mrs. - Martindale 

  “ 19, Barney Torrey - 71y

May 11, Cynthia, widow of Nicholas Silvernail (pioneer) - 87y 6m

June 3, Shirley, son of Thomas A. and Augusta Scott - 9y 6m

 “ 16, Riall Fisher - 94y

Sept. 3, Delia, wife of Myron Satterlee - 36y

 “ 4, Willie, son of John and Emma Ridge - 2y

Oct. 5, Maria, wife of-Thomas Kimpton - 53y

Nov. 10, Frank, son of Daniel H. and Fidelia Truman - 22y

Dec. 5, Luther Sanford - 74y

1878-Jan'y 12, C. Torrey Nash, - 30y

 “ 16, Samuel Packard - 87y

Mar. 4, Sally, widow of Lyman Truman - 73y

 “ 26, Betsey, wife of T. W. Esty - 40y

April 8, Willie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augustin Esty - 5y

" 18, Leonard Stroud - 72y

“ 19, Phebe, widow of Leonard Stroud (killed,) - 63y

May 17, Bertie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dean - 2y

 “ 18, Elizabeth. widow of Benjamin F. Abell - 58y

Aug. 24, Chester Houghton - 71y

 “ 27, Aggie, daughter of Daniel C. and Betsey Hill - 6y

Sept. 9, Lucretia S.. wife of Augustus Lane - 77y

27, Letitia. daughter of Hiram and Celia Satterlee - 9y

Oct. 9, Mary, widow of James Hatch - 72y

" 11, Emeline, second wife of John W. Fox - 65y

" 19, Sena, daughter of Eugene and Martha Slitor - 2y

 “ 29,. Rana, daughter of Horace and Anna Goff - 19y

Dec. 29 Rev. E. D. Taylor - 61y

" 29, Eliza, widow of Henry Luce - 70y

1879-Jan'y 29, Volney S. Sperry - 51y

Mar. 11, Nelson Patterson - 66y

 “ 22, Elvira, wife of Norman Burgess - 59y

April 22. Edward B. Turner - 76y

June 5, Ziba Pool - 87y

Oct. 15, Horace Hotchkiss - 70y

Nov. 6, Charlie, son of John W. and Edna Nash - 3y

" 7, Emily, wife of Seneca Parsons - 37y

" 15, Lyman T. Bradley - 55y

" 25, Eliza A., wife of 0. G. Weaver - 55y

Dec. 3, Willie, son of Dwight and Laura Barber - 6y

" 31, Emily, wife of Benjamin Cooper - 43y

 “ 31, Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weston H. Brown - 7m

1880-Jan'y 8, Theresa, wife of J. Hatter - 29y

" 15, Mary, wife of Seth Burton - 64y

" 27, Charlotte, widow of Joseph Durfee - 89y

It will be seen at a glance that the above record is far from being complete in all the details. That some of the dates of deaths, and statements as to age of the deceased, are incorrect, is probable, and that omissions may have occurred is also probable, but in the main, it is entirely reliable. To Mrs. Emily Pike are the thanks of the township due, that there is any record of deaths, however incomplete it may be.

The names of our soldiers, who were in the war of 1861-5, and died while in the army, together with the several dates of their decease, will be found in another place in this history.

Also the names of soldiers of the Revolution, and of the war of 1812, who are buried in our cemeteries, will be found recorded elsewhere.

CHAPTER VII.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

REV. E. D. TAYLOR.

It seems fitting, that with the record of the township of Troy should be included that of one to whom it's people and prosperity were very dear. With it, as well as the neighboring towns of Parkman and Newbury, his interests were involved, and there was his chosen, and, as it proved, his last home.

Rev. E. D. Taylor, the seventh son, and youngest child of Deacon Nehemiah and Lydia Taylor, was born at Bristol, Vermont, June 2, 1817. His mother, whose maiden name was Streeter, was an 'exceptional woman—modest, kind, fervent and unswerving in her devotion to truth, and the old, rigid faith, inherited from her New England ancestors. She passed away before the conversion of her youngest son, but in the full confidence that her consecration of him would be accepted, as was that of all the other members of her family.

Deacon Taylor was also a person of strong and decided piety; who was accustomed often to bear his children and children's children before the Lord. Though not rich in this world's goods, he was "rich in faith," and lived to see five of his sons become ministers of the gospel, the other two having died in early life. Of the entire family, numbering seven sons and three daughters, only one now remains—Mrs. Allen Smith, of Iowa.

E. D. Taylor was, in his early youth, of an unusually mirthful, sprightly and buoyant disposition— to such a degree, indeed, that some of the long-faced ones entirely coincided with him in his oft-expressed opinion, that "there was one of Deacon Taylor's sons who would never be a minister."

When he was five years of age, his parents removed to northern New York, and there he experienced many of the hardships as well as pleasures, of life in a new country. He became quite expert at hunting, trapping, and fishing, and was very fond of all kinds of out-door exercise.

He often said that the best meal he ever ate, consisted of some pieces of salt pork and corn bread, which he once took with him, as rations, when out hunting deer. He was an excellent horseman, and always took great pleasure in riding and driving.

There are many recollections of his having been wild and gay, but none that he was ever vicious or immoral.

At somewhere, from twelve to fifteen years of age, he went to Russell, St. Lawrence county, to learn the clothier's trade, with a man who, although a professor of religion, was a whiskey-selling hotel-keeper. In the intervals of his regular work, the boy was accustomed to "tend bar," and do all kinds of odd jobs about the premises.

One night, several of his associates assembled at the shop for a game of cards. They had, for light, a candle set between two sacks of wool, and determined to play, until it should be burned down to the sacks, but morning came and found them still absorbed in their amusement. He vowed, then, to leave so fascinating a game alone, and was never known to indulge in it afterward. Situated as he was, it was impossible for him not to realize many of the evils of intemperance, and he left the use of liquors there and forever.

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While at Russell, and amidst general spiritual declension, his mind was turned to his lost condition. Alone, the grace of God so operated upon him, that he declared his faith in Christ, and at his own request, was released from trade, and commenced preparing for the ministry.

He attended school at Potsdam academy, and taught at intervals, or worked on the farm.

After a time, he came to Kirtland, Ohio, and was connected with Dr. Asa D. Lord's scho0l, first as pupil, and then as assistant teacher.

He taught also at Rome, Ashtabula county, and, perhaps, other places, and was, besides, a successful teacher of vocal music.

Among the recollections of his earlier years collected for this sketch, none has been more frequent or emphatic than this: "He was such a beautiful singer!" The cultivation of music and especially, of church music, was always to him a source of great enjoyment as long as he lived. Those who remember with what feeling he used to sing "Dennis," with the words "How gentle God's commands," will understand the significance of it's being one of the selections sung before he was laid away to his last rest.

Mr. Taylor was, for a time, principal of the "Shaw Academy" at Euclid, and was married in 1852 to Miss Mary Ann Lewis, who was a teacher in the same school. She was a daughter of Edward Lewis, esquire, of Lenox, Madison county, New-York, and his first wife, Olive Barnard. Mr. Taylor ever found in his wife a loving, faithful and efficient helper, and to her influence and assistance must be attributed much of his subsequent success, during nearly thirty years of united labor.

Three children, E. D. Taylor, jr., of Stillwater, Minnesota, Mrs. Anna T. Treat, still a resident of Ohio, and Mrs. Alice L Armor, of Orange, California, live to bear witness to her many sterling qualities. "Her children rise up and call her blessed."

After his marriage, Mr. Taylor completed his theological studies, and was licensed to preach, about the year 1847. Although not a college graduate, he was a classical scholar, and always a reader and thinker.

His first sermon was preached at Euclid (now Collamer), on the parable of the "Prodigal Son," and yet will be remembered by some, who listened to it there.

De Ruyter, Madison county, New York, was his first field of labor. West Stockholm (now Sanfordville) and Huvelton, both in St. Lawrence county, the second and third. After a short pastorate in the latter place, Mr. Taylor, by the advice of his physician, who feared disease of the lungs, came again to Ohio, and located at Chagrin Falls, where he remained three years and one-half. During his residence there, he conducted, with the help of his wife, a select school, numbesing at times over one hundred pupils.

He removed to Claridon in 1855, where he performed the greater part of his ministerial work. He received into the church in that place one hundred and twenty members, forty-four of whom, are still resident there.

It would be nearly impossible to find a home with whose joys and sorrows he was not identified. He did with his might whatever his hands found to do, and from the seeds of good sown, there in his loving devotion and sacrifice, there has been, and will continue to be gathered, an abundant harvest, both in time and eternity.

His influence and aid were always given, to further the prosperity of the whole community. He and his wife again engaged somewhat in teaching, and were always interested in the educational affairs of the township. They were both, for many years, members of the "Farmers' Club," and always did what they could to sustain its meetings.

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During the late civil war, Mr. Taylor spent some weeks under the "Christian Commission," among the sick and wounded soldiers at City Point and Washington, but found his health inadequate to continued labor of that kind. He was an enthusiastic patriot, and never lost his faith in the government and the ultimate triumph of the good cause.

In February, 1872, Mrs. Taylor died, and in the following winter, Mr. Taylor closed his relation with the church at Claridon, and took upon himself the care of three weak churches, at Troy, Newbury and Parkman — one of them so nearly dead, that it was believed at one time, it would disband and join other churches.

Another of these organizations was equally weak, and without a house of worship, but has now a house and is much improved in numbers and prosperity.

For many years there had been a lack of friendly feeling between some of the members of the different churches in Troy, but after Mr. Taylor's labors commenced, all this was changed; the old jealousies disappeared, and all became brethren indeed. He was in every respect a Christian gentleman, beloved by all, but especially by the young, and the children,

One little one in Troy, being assured by her aunt that she would certainly give her away, if she were not a better girl, responded, gleefully: "Oh, give me to brudder Taylor!" One of his chief delights was to make others happy, and he always had a kind word for every one,

Mr. Taylor was married in 1874, to Mrs. Florence E. Wells, formerly of New Hampshire, a lady who merited all the wealth of confidence and affection bestowed upon her by her husband, and who will long be cherished with him in the hearts of their parishioners and friends.

Previous to his removal from Claridon, Mr. Taylor had been appointed a member of the board of school examiners, and so continued to be rdentified with the educational interests of the county, until the time of his death.

During the summer of 1877, he was attacked with fever and ague, and from that time, his health seemed gradually to decline. Yet he kept on with his work, riding through all kinds of weather, and over all varieties of roads, to his appointments, both upon Sundays and week-day evenings. Finally, in the latter part of November, 1878, he sank from the effects of overwork and poisonous night air, and lay down upon a sick bed.

His last sermon was preached at Parkman, on Thanksgiving day, and upon December 19, he was called to his rest. He "walked with God, and he was not; for God took him."

His remains were taken to Claridon for interment, and memorial services were held at Troy, Claridon, Newbury, and Parkman, in which many friends participated, irrespective of denomination,

The following from the columns of the "Stillwater Lumberman" seems a fitting conclusion of this tribute to one so respected and beloved.

"Death has recently stilled a true, brave heart, and relieved from duty on earth a faithful soldier of the Cross. Readers in our immediate parish, will pardon us if we devote a little space to thoughts of the departed, for the perusal of our more distant friends.

"He who has been called to a wider sphere of usefulness, was a good soldier, because of his fidelity. Where he understood duty to call him, he was ever present. At the bed-side of the sick; in the house of mourning; on the tented field; in public debate, or in private study, his only aim in life seemed to be, fully to acquit himself of the responsibility placed upon him.

"Neither the rage of the elements, fear of the scorn of men, nor lust of gain stayed him from such measures, and such positions as he believed to be right. He was a knightly soldier. He had, for all who differed from him, the broadest

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charity. He stood manfully by his colors, for love of the Master who had placed them in his charge, but never struck at any opponent a blow nerved by hate, or edged with prejudice. He was so honestlyloyal to the truth, as he understood it, that he could afford to recognize love of truth, in any honest opponent.

"He was a sagacious soldier. His daily walk and conversation proved to the world, the pleasure he found in the service in which he had enlisted, and were more powerful than any set discourses, in making that service appear inviting to others. Although given to debate, it was through zeal for the right, rather than through love of Contention, and he could argue without quibbling, and contend without quarreling. He assailed no position, without first going thoroughly over the ground.

"He aimed to know, not only the movements of his friends, but every advance among his opponents, and this constant vigilance frequently led him to be among the first to see in measures, theories, propositions, or movements feared by his comrades, much, favorable to the truth and to the cause he upheld. He believed himself engaged in a service worthy his highest possible efforts, and demanding his utmost skill.

"In no direction was he more diligent, than in thoroughly equipping himself for his duty. He was a tireless student. He sought not only the facts which fortified positions already taken, but he aimed, conscientiously, to give just weight to facts, even when they seemed to make previously assumed positions pregnable. Thus he could not fail to be a progressive man.

"His record in these particulars, is one which may be remembered with tender pride by the friends he left behind, but the sweetest consolation memory offers, is in the thought that he was a thoroughly lovable man.

"He drove no man from him. At his funeral, and by the side of his grave, were no divisions of sect. While there was mourning among the churches of his own denomination, there was no less mourning among churches of other denominations, and among people belonging to no denomination.

"His religion had been a religion of sunshine rather than shadow; of earnest striving that all souls might be saved, rather than speculations as to how many must be lost; of responsive smiles for all happy hearts; and of quick sympathy for all poor, afflicted and distressed; of brave championship of the weak; and of rare self-sacrifice.

"The drifts of winter cover his grave, but the memory of his life is as the memory of a summer day, rich with songs of birds, and the beauty and perfume of flowers." A. T. T,

LEONARD PERKINS BARROWS.

The pioneer settlers of the Western Reserve, as is generally known, were directly or indirectly "New Englanders." Among others, who emigrated to the then "New Connecticut" in 1828, we find the name of Spencer Barrows, a man who was born in the State of Maine, and reared in sight of Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts, from the age of six to nineteen years, when fortune placed him in the "Old Granite State," in a township known as Grantham, and where, at the age of twenty-two, he married Lydia, daughter of Jacob Thrasher. Two years later, we find him located in Crown Point, New York. Here he lived until 1828, additions from time to time having been made to his household, until nine children made up the sum of his family circle. With these he made his way to the then "far west," (except one, who died in infabcy), and took up his

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abode in Shalersville, Portage county, Ohio. Here he remained until the spring of 183x, two daughters having, in the meantime, been added to those imported, when he came to Troy, and settled on the northeast quarter of section eight, known as the "Mead section," and here, on the 12th of May, 1833, the subject of this sketch was born. Passing over his childhood and early youth, which was mostly spent in what is known by the general name of "devilry," we find him, at the age of eighteen, a carpenter's apprentice, and which trade he followed until he was master of its details. January 1, 1857, he married Caroline, daughter of Ziba and Charlotte Harrington, and this event, as with thousands of others, proved the turning point of his life. The spring following, he was elected constable, and in performing the duties of that office, he first turned his attention to the study of law, and this, together with the advice of friends who were following that profession, led him to take up the study in earnest. Farming some, and studying more, we find him in the winter of 1859-60, in the Ohio State and Union Law College of Cleveland, intending to enter the graduating class of 1865-2. This arrangement was frustrated by the Fort Sumter affair, and its consequences. In the first call for three hundred thousand, the Ninth Ohio battery was organized, in which, at the instance of Gen. W. B. Hazen, he was commissioned first lieutenant, was mustered into the United States service October 11, 1861, and received his commission the l0th of November following. Remained in the service until August 3, 1862, when he resigned, and returned to Troy. He occupied his time on the farm until the call for five hundred thousand in January, 1864, when, although offered a commission, he again enlisted as a private in the same battery, in which he had previously held command. He was appointed corporal June 9, 1864, and promoted sergeant November 20, 1864. He was one of the renowned "squirrel hunters" called by Governor Tod, to defend Cincinnati in September, 1862, having command of a company, and was first sergeant of the company of State militia organized in Troy, July 4, 1863. Was finally discharged from the United States service, July 25, 1865, when he returned to the pursuit of farming, and study of law.

At the fall election of 1867, he was elected justice of the peace, commissioned as such by Governor Cox, October 23d of same year, for the term of three years.

At a term of the district court of the State of Ohio held in Chardon, on the 21st of August, 1868, he was admitted to practice law in the several courts of the State of Ohio, as attorney-at-law and solicitor in chancery. Continuing the practice and study of the law on the farm and over the cheese vat, he was admitted to practice as an attorney and counsellor-at-law, and solicitor in chancery; and as proctor and advocate, in the circuit court of the United States, for the northern district of Ohio, said commission dating at the city of Cleveland January 14, 1875.

A post of the G. A. R. organized in 1871, elected him as its first commander. From 1872 till 1876 inclusive, he was proprietor of the Maple Grove cheese factory.

When the "Murphy wave" reached here, in the spring of 1877, he became an ardent advocate of the principles of temperance, and at the organization of the Murphy society, was made chairman of the executive committee, which position he yet holds.

Mr. Barrows is also a respected member of the Masonic fraternity, is an Odd Fellow, and an ardent granger.

In summing up this sketch, we find a strange anomaly. We find a man fitted by nature to do honor to his constituents- in the legislature, shoving the bench plane. We find a man of a logical turn of mind, compounding rennet, anatto, and

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milk. We find a man who might, if he should choose, step into the front rank of his profession, engaging himself in agriculture. We have no word to offer against his occupation as a farmer (he is a good one), if that occupation is con- ; genial to his taste. Yet it seems almost wasteful, that the talent of which no ; one denies to him the possession, should be allowed to remain, comparatively, inactive.

In person, Mr. Barrows partakes largely of the Thrasher type; straight and tall, standing over six feet in his stockings; eyes black, to the assistance of which, he usually calls a pair of spectacles. Hair nearly black, now well sprinkled with frost.

Having reached the age of nearly forty-six, he, doubtless, has no aspirations toward the judicial bench, but will be content to spend his days in the town of his birth, known by the familiar name of " Perk," respected and confided in, by his townsmen and acquaintances at large, and lending aid to every good work.

W. H. C.

SIMEON L CHAPMAN.

Instances are by no means rare, wherein an accident may have been the means of changing the whole current of an individual's personal career through life. The subject of this sketch, is a case in point. Simeon L Chapman, youngest son of Orsamus and Margaret Chapman, was born in Newbury, Geauga county, Ohio, August 23, 1847. He was one of quite a numerous family, nearly all of whom live within an easy distance of the homestead. All the sons are farmers by occupation, with this one exception, and there is no good reason why he would not have followed the same vocation, but for an accident. The winter following his ninth birth-day, he, with other lads of his age, engaged in the pastime of snow-balling, on a day so warm that the balls packed to the hardness of ice. The following day the sport was resumed, the boys using the ammunition of the day previous, in the course of which one of those congealed missiles struck Simeon on one of his legs, and which culminated in a fever sore. After his partial recovery it was urged upon his father to send him to school, but for some reason the parent did not endorse the proposal. When he was about seventeen years old his father died, and Perry Morton, then of Parkman —a brother-in-law—became his guardian.

Mr. Morton at once sent him to school, and his proficiency was such that he shortly found himself engaged as a pedagogue. Teaching and study were his occupation, till about the first of November, 1868, when he married Flora, eldest daughter of Orrin and Julia Morton. He had at this time so far recovered from his injury as to feel competent to engage in farming, and to this end he purchased a farm of some fifty or sixty acres, situated in Troy. The experiment proved that he had miscalculated, as he could not bear the strain which that class of labor demanded, and returned somewhat to the occupation of school teaching.

In the spring of 1873 he was elected constable for Troy township, and was re-elected the following year. In the spring of 1875 he was elected township assessor, the duties of which he performed so satisfactory that he held that office four consecutive years. At the county convention held in Chardon, in the fall of 1877, he was nominated to the office of treasurer on the first ballot, and, of course, was elected. September 1, 1878, he assumed the duties of his office, and, as a consequence, removed to Chardon. Whether flattering to himself or not, it is a simple fact, that his bond for one hundred thousand dollars, required by

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the commissioners of incumbents of that office, was cheefully endorsed by his fellow townsmen and others. At the county convention, held in August, 1879, he was re-nominated by acclamation, and in October, of the same year, was reelected as his own successor. He is a man of generous impulses, and is seldom known to refuse a favor, which he can consistently grant.

Chapman is a member, in good standing, of Western Phcenix lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and of Chardon Chapter, No. 106, R. A. M. also of Auburn Lodge, No. 226, Independent Order of Odd fellows, in which he has acceptably filled all the offices except two, and those he declined, although urged to accept them—the one, treasurer; and the other, permanent secretary. He is also a charter member of Welshfield grange, patrons of husbandry, No, 1,293, and filled the office of secretary from the date of its organization, till his removal to Chardon, and all this, perhaps, in consequence of a ball of ice. Mr. Chapman is now in full manhood, and there seems to be no reason why he should not in the future, as in the past, gain and hold the confidence and respect of all who may come to know him. W. H. C.

EDWARD PAYSON LATHAM,

By the express command of Judge Taylor, who—without consulting Mr, Latham, assumes the responsibility—the recording pencil is again sharpened, in order to transfer to the pages of this history a very imperfect sketch of the man whose name appears at the head of this paragraph. What is written is entirely from memory, not a scratch of data or record being at hand.

E. P, is a son of R. R. and Amanda Latham, and was born in 1839. His childhood, boyhood, and youth, were passed, without any special incident, other than his marriage, which event occurred in 1858, before he had reached his majority. His wife is only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Isaac Vanzandt, and their only child is a daughter, now the wife of Mr. Adelbert Truman.

When the first call was made for 300,000 men, Mr. Latham was one of the many who responded in Troy, and selected the Ninth Independent Battery as his choice of service. He applied for, and was given, the position of "No. 1," in a detachment of cannoneers. His experience as a soldier, was nothing unusual, until the 18th of June, 1862, when he met with a terrible catastrophe, which deprived him of both his hands and'an eye, the details of which are given elsewhere.

As soon as he was able to leave the "Gap," General G. W. Morgan placed an ambulance at his disposal, giving his father (who had gone after him), instructions to "take his own time in making the trip to Lexington.

Before his enlistment, he had followed the vocation of peddler, but being now physically incapacitated for resuming that occupation, he invested his limited means in purchasing the old Latham homestead, on section ten, and employed his tine in the business of cattle dealer.

After a few years, he had accumulated sufficient wherewith to close out his payments on his real estate, when he sold it, and negotiated for the ownership of a large portion of the original John Dayton farm, and took up his residence thereon.

In 1869, a stock company built a cheese factory in his immediate vicinity, known as the Spring Brook Factory. After a few years, the company saw fit to disband, when Mr. Latham became owner of a c0ntr0lling number of shares, and eventually of the whole property, which he yet retains.

His success as a business man is all that he could desire. His "handwriting,”

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is fair, and legible, and his signature is decidedly business-like, and, what is more, it is readily taken at the banking house of Boughton, Ford & Co., as an endorser. He is called to hold important positions among his fellow-men; has been at the head of the county agricultural board; has been commander of "Pool Post," G. A. R.; has been master of Welshfield grange; is now one of the township trustees; and is usually a delegate to the district and county conventions. He can "handle" a horse, or a span of horses, better than half the men who are endowed with two good hands. He was "grandfather" before he was forty—an incident somewhat unusual.

It would be difficult to find another man who would bear the deprivation, which he was compelled to do, with as much cheerful philosophy.

Mr. Latham's income, together, with his pension, are ample to support him and his, through life, yet it is doubtful if any one could be found, who would voluntarily change placces with him.

Known familiarly among a large circle of acquaintances by the abbreviated name of "Payes," he bids fair to spend his days in the township, wherein he first saw the light. W, H. C.

CONCLUSION,

To the people of Troy, let me say: My efforts as a "historian" are completed. Every word—excepting the biographical sketch of Rev. E. D. Taylor, and the resolutions adopted by Welshfield grange, at the time of his decease— was written by "my mine own hand."* After having seen the "matter" as it appears in type, and having had an opportunity to scan its grammatical construction, the writer feels, more than ever before, his lack of literary culture; and, were the MS. again in his possession, in the condition of "live copy," it would be consigned to a place under the traditional " fore-stick," before it should run the gauntlet of the printer's scrutiny.

But it is now in " print," and will soon be in the hands of its readers. Some will, doubtless, receive it with silent satisfaction; more will subject it to sharp criticism; while the majority will greet it with supreme indifference.

To each and all, let me say: I have done the best I could.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, March 11, 1880.

W. H. C.

* It will be seen that many repetitions occur, These, for apparently good reasons,were seemingly unavoidable, Repeated demands for the MS, by the county publishing committee, and as repeated return of the same, are among the reasons.