PART III.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

MEDINA TOWNSHIP.

S. T. ADAMS, farmer ; P. O. Medina ; was born in Albany Co., N. Y., July 11, 1817, and when a few months old, his parents removed to Saratoga Co., where they lived about nine years, then removed to Otsego County, where his father began farming on the top of Crumb Horn Mountain (previously he had followed blacksmithing, also did a little at farming). They lived here until May 14, 1832, when they removed to Wattsburg, Erie Co., Penn., where subject lived with his brother-in-law on the farm until 1836. He then took charge of his father's farm located in Girard Township, Erie Co., and managed the same for three years ; he then became an assistant on the Engineer Corps, Conneaut line of the Erie extension of the Pennsylvania Canal, and remained on the corps for three years; he next taught for seven months in the public schools of Girard ; then clerked in a general store, in Girard, for a few months, after which he came to Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and, in company with his brother-in-law, carried on a dairy business one season ; he then clerked one year for Smith & McComb, general merchants of Warren. He then returned to Girard, Penn., where he took charge of a farm belonging to Olan & Wells ; also assisted in their store during his leisure moments when the farm did not demand his attention. This business continued for one year, when, owing to an accident with a team, in which his shoulder was injured, he spent the following summer visiting his old home in New York, and in the fall returned to Trumbull Co., Ohio, where his father had removed some time previous and was then residing, and took the management of his father's farm for one year.His father, in 1837, was sold out, in consequence of an indorsement for a friend, and, from that time until fortune again favored him, S. T. (the subject) turned in all his earnings to the family, his desire being to educate his brothers and sisters. In 1847, his father, having recovered from his reverses, bought a farm at Aurora, which be deeded to his son, in consideration of his past conduct to the family. It was, however, only at the earnest solicitations of the family that he accepted it. He occupied it in the spring of 1847, and May 1, 1848, he was married to Miss Sarah H. Gardiner, in the present house, his father having purchased this place the February previous. After his marriage, he returned to his Aurora farm, where he lived until the spring of 1856, when he sold it and occupied his present place. While at Aurora, he, in company with the Hon. C. R. Harmon, took a contract for building some sections of the Cleveland & Mahoning R. R. The hard times of 1854 delayed the work and finally pushed all the contractors to the wall, and caused them to throw up their contracts. But Mr. Adams was firm in his intention to complete his job, and only succeeded in doing so after the loss of his property ; his partner shared his loss, but, being wealthy, could stand it without much inconvenience. After the completion. the railroad company made the firm a present of $7,600, in stock, in compensation for their loss. He has had nine children born to him, of whom four are living, viz.: Emma V., now Mrs. Fitch, lives on the old homestead ; Mary E., now Mrs. Newton, lives in West Richfield, Summit Co.; Jennie M., now Mrs. Fitch, of Medina ; William E., lives on the

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old homestead. Mr. Adams has always been Democrat, and, in 1860, was a " War Democrat," and liberal in all measures for the prosecution of the war. In the campaign of 1880, he became Republican in the belief that the Southern branch of the Democratic party would not permit a free ballot, and, this being contrary to his ideas and training, he climbed over on the other side of the political fence ; indeed, he has voted the Democratic ticket since the war, under protest, and finally determined to do so no longer, but to seek admission into the Republican fold. He has been a consistent member of the Disciples' Church for the past eleven years, and is active in its support; Mrs. Adams has been a member of the same denomination since she was 11 years old ; was baptized in Niagara River at that early age.

P. C. ALCOTT, farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; was born on the farm in New Haven Co., Conn., Dec. 2, 1817. He was brought up on the farm, and received but a limited schooling at the district schools. Aug. 12, 1838, he married Miss Emily Horton, a native of New Haven Co. They came to Ohio in 1838, and settled in Medina, he working in the neighborhood at farming, brickmaking, etc. April 1, 1842, he was called to mourn the death of his wife. By the marriage, there was one child, viz., Esther, now Mrs. H. K. Brace, of Cleveland. Feb. 5, 1846, he married Miss Sarah A. Welton, a native of Medina Co., Ohio. In 1846, Mr. Alcott engaged in the grocery business in Medina, in company with Mr. J. J. Williams ; they continued one year, after which Mr. Alcott devoted his time to stock-dealing (cattle), a business he was identified with for upward of twenty years, he frequently driving stock to Dutchess Co., N. Y., the trips varying from forty to sixty days. About 1859, he took up his residence in Medina, and has made this his home since. Aug. 8, 1877, Mrs. Alcott died, leaving three children—Mary E., Sarah L., now Mrs. Pomroy. of Medina ; and Eva May.

LIBANUS ALLEN, retired, Medina ; was born on his father's farm, in Lewis Co., N. Y., May 7, 1810. His early life was spent on the farm and in teaching school. In April, 1834, he came to Ohio in company with his brother ; by the canal to Buffalo. thence to Cleveland, by the lake ; thence to Medina afoot. Soon after, he bought 78 acres, about one mile southwest of town, on which be built a frame house, probably the first in La Fayette Township. In July following, he sold out and moved to Wadsworth, where he bought a farm, and lived on the same until 1851, when he sold out and moved to Berea, and the following year they moved to a farm in Brunswick Township, this county, where he lived for twenty-four years, since which time he has lived retired in Medina. Sept. 19, 1835, he married Miss Lora Hard, who was born Jan. 3, 1809, in Franklin Co., Vt., and came with her parents to Summit Co., Ohio, in 1816, and to Medina Co.. in 1818. Though but a child at the time, Mrs. Allen remembers going with the family into the yard in Vermont to listen to the cannons firing in McDonough's fight on Lake Champlain. By the marriage, there have been seven children, of whom two are living—William C. B., editor of the Rural Nebraskan, at Omaha, and Adelaide, now Mrs. H. T. Mead, of Huron Co., Ohio ; of the five deceased, three died in infancy while at Wadsworth, one died in Brunswick Township, and he other, Charles E., died in the army in 1863 he was a member of the 5th Company of Sharpshooters. Mr. and Mrs. Allen belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they have long been members, he since 1832, and she since 1834.

JOSEPH ANDREW, lawyer, Medina ; was ! born in Rochester, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1840. His parents moved to Ohio when he was but 1 year ! old, and settled on a farm in Sharon Township, Medina Co., where young Andrew grew up, he assisting on the farm and attending school. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the 42d (Garfield's Regiment) 0. V. I., he being a private in Company K, and served for two years. He participated in the battles of Middle Creek, Cumberland Gap, Tazewell, Big Springs, Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg campaign and the other battles of the regiment up to Champion Hills, where he was wounded, from the effects of which he lost his arm. In the fall of 1863, he returned home and attended school at the Baldwin University at Berea. In the fall following, he was elected Treasurer of Medina Co., and was reelected in the fall of 1866, serving in all four years. In 1865, he began reading law with Messrs. Blake & Woodward, of Medina, and was admitted to the bar in the fall of 1867. In 1869, he was elected Clerk of the court, which position he held for six years, after which he associated in partnership with Mr. S. B.

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Woodward, the firm style being Woodward & Andrew, they continuing at the present time. Oct. 10, 1866, he married Miss Imogene, daughter of Jerome and Emily (Hall) Simmons ; she was born in Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio. They have three children, viz., Vernon R., Imogene C. and Edith.

JAMES H. ALBRO, banker, Medina ; was born in Cummington, Hampshire Co., Mass., April 17, 1820. He lived there until 15 years of age, when he came with his parents to Ohio, stopping for one year in Maumee City, and in 1836, removed to Medina, where his father embarked in mercantile business. James H. assisted in the store until he was 22 years of age, when he bought his father's business from the savings of his wages, going in debt for a small balance. He remained two years in Medina, then moved his store to Seville. He continued there two years in company with his father and grandfather as J. Albro & Co., during which time his father built a large frame store where Mr. Boult's store now stands. On the completion of this house, the Seville store was moved to this place, and the firm of J. Aibro & Son was formed and continued for twelve years, when James H. again bought out his father. Two years later, he sold out and engaged in other lines of business, viz., dealing in sheep, brokering, etc. The business of broker was continued until 1873. when, in company with Hon. H. G. Blake. he organized the Phoenix National Bank, Mr. Aibro as President, a position he still holds. From his first start in life he has been successful. He was married March 12, 1846, to Miss Julia 3I. Chase ; she was born in Medina, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1828. Three children were born of this marriage, two of whom are living—Willis H. and Mary E., now Mrs. Beach, of Medina. Mr. Albro's parents, John and Mary (Bradley) Albro, were natives of Rhode Island and Connecticut, Mr. Aibro being born July 9, 1796. They were married in Suffield, Conn., moved to Massachusetts, and in 1835; moved to Ohio. He died about 1859 ; she lived in Medina until her death, which occurred May 15, 1880. They had seven children, of whom James H. (our subject) is the only survivor. He has always given his support to the Episcopal Church, of which Mrs. Aibro has long been a member.

SAMUEL BOWMAN, farmer ; P. 0. Medina; was born in Shippensburg, Penn., Aug. 16, 1814 —in the same year that the British came to Baltimore—and is the fourth of a family of ten children, born to John and Jane (Scott) Bowman, who were natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They were married in Pennsylvania, and moved to Virginia probably about the year 1820, and settled in the vicinity of Wheeling, where he followed his trade of blacksmithing. About 1830, they removed to Youngstown, Ohio, where he engaged in farming, a business he followed until his death, which occurred about 1860. His wife died three years previously. Samuel (the subject) lived at home until he was married, an event that took place Aug. 18, 1836, to Miss Caroline H. Stall, a native of Youngstown. She was the second and only survivor of three children, born to George and Elizabeth (Hull) Stall, natives of Ohio and New Jersey. They were married in Ohio, and followed farming near Youngstown, where he died about 1830, and she about 1850. After his marriage, Mr. Bowman (the subject), worked at his trade of ax-making, to which he had served an apprenticeship of two years, beginning when he was 19 years old. He worked some three years at Youngstown. He then went to Garnettsville, where he worked at his trade for Harvey White, remaining with him and working at other points for about sixteen years. He came to Medina the week after the first fire and engaged in the Medina As Factory, where he worked about three years. He at first lived in the village, but the third year he bought and occupied his present place, and has lived on it ever since. He has followed farming since the three years spent in the Medina As Factory. They have eight children, viz., Frank, hardware merchant, West Salem, Ohio ; Albert L., boot and shoe dealer, Akron, Ohio ; James S., clerk in a hotel, New York City ; Mary, now Mrs. Finch, lives at Anna, Ill. ; Ida, now Mrs. Moore, Akron, Ohio ; Charles E., printer, Medina ; Park W., clerk, Akron, Ohio ; Louie B., at home.

G. D. BILLINGS, dentist, Medina ; was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Nov. 10, 1842. His early life was spent on the farm. At the age of 17, his folks moved into the village of Oxford, where he finished his schooling, and assisted in his father's broom factory. Sept. 5, 1861, he enlisted in the 50th 0. V. I., as a musician, and. the following December, his company was transferred and formed Co. B, 69th 0. V. I. After the first term of service of the 69th, he and

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some sixty others were transferred to Co. A, 2d O. V. I., serving with that command about two months, when they were returned to the 69th (which had reenlisted), with which command he served until January, 1865. He was with the regiment in the battles of Stone River, Resaca, Buzzard's Roost, Atlanta. Marietta, Jonesboro, Savannah. Mission Ridge. Atlanta campaign and the "March to the Sea." He received flesh wounds at Stone River and Peach Tree Creek. After his discharge, he returned to Oxford and entered the office of Dr. G. W. Keely. dentist, with whom he remained for two years and four months. He then came to Medina and bought the business of Dr. G. W. Dunn, dentist, and has followed the profession since. Oct. 3, 1867, he married Miss Ollie M. DeWitt. a native of Oxford. Ohio : she died Feb. 27, 1877. in Medina. Oct. 1. 1878. he married I Miss Mary J. Welty, a native of Oxford. Ohio. They have one child—Suzie Maybelle. born June 4. 1880. During the great fire in Medina in 1870. the Doctors office and household goods were destroyed, and he had his hands seriously burned while he was trying to save his property, and only escaped himself by dropping from a window of the burning building.

W. H. BRADWAY, proprietor Medina Hollowware Company, Medina; was born in Munson Township, Hampden Co., Mass., Feb. 23. 1814. He was brought up on a farm until he was 16 years of age, when he engaged in brick making, and worked at that business for five years. His schooling was limited to a few winter terms of district schools. He apprenticed, at Springfield, Mass., to the molder's trade for one year, he receiving $100 and board. and followed the business most of the time until 1851, when he farmed for three years. In 1854. he came to Ohio, and settled in Hinckley Township, where he resided some eighteen months. He then came to Medina, and worked in a small foundry, where he made a new style of plows. After one year, he went to Ft. Wayne, Ind., where he engaged as foreman in Bass & Hannah's foundry, and, after six months, he went to Galion, Ohio, and took charge of A. C. Squire's foundry for twenty-two months, when he came to Medina and began clearing some land he had bought. In April, 1876, he engaged in his present business, renting the place of the owners, and, in 1877, he bought the entire business, and has conducted it since. He married Miss Sallie E. Squier in July, 1837. She was a native of Massachusetts, and died July 8, 1879. They had two children ; one living. viz., Orlando. He is married and lives in Ft. Wayne, Ind., where he follows his trade of brass molder in the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad Co.'s shops.

S. H. BRADLEY, of S. H. Bradley & Son. hardware, Medina ; was born in Blandford. Mass., Sept. 24. 1818. and lived there seventeen years, he assisting at home in the hotel and attending the district school. In 1835. the family moved to Maumee City, Ohio, and, in 1836, they came to Medina, where his father formed a partnership in the cabinet manufacturing business, the firm being Blair & Bradley. S. H. engaged his time in clerking in the general merchandise business until 1840, when he went to Cincinnati as bookkeeper for Messrs. Albro & Co., with whom he remained one year ; he then returned to Medina, and. on the 20th of November following, he married Miss Maria L. McClure. She was born in New York, and came to Ohio with her parents about the year 1828. After the marriage, he kept the American House in Medina, and, in the spring of 1843. he moved to Litchfield. where he kept hotel until the summer of 1844. He then engaged in the livery business in Tiffin. Ohio, and, in 1845, he came to Medina. and served as Deputy Auditor for four years. In the fall of 1848. he was elected Auditor. and was re-elected in 1830, in both instances being the only one elected on the ticket. In 1853, he became a member in the partnership of Bradley & Boult, the latter being at the time Auditor ; but he officiated in the store, and Mr. Bradley acted as Auditor. In 1857. Mr. Bradley bought Mr. Boult's interest in the business, and, in 1861, he sold out to Messrs. E. G. & E. J. Fenn, and bought out the hardware business of H. W. Brown, and has been in that line ever since. In 1870, his business was destroyed by the great fire, his loss reaching $9,500, on which there was an insurance of $6,000. He soon re-built. and added queens and glass ware and pottery to his line of hardware. He also took his son into partnership, the style of the firm being S. H. Bradley & Son. By the marriage, there have been two children—John A., partner in the business, and Fannie M., who was drowned in 1864. Mr. Bradley's parents, Thomas and Lucretia A.

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(Boice) Bradley, were natives of Suffield, Conn., and Blandford, Mass. They married in Blandford in 1816, and came West, as stated. He followed his cabinet business until 1845. Feb. 2 of that year, he died. Mrs. Bradley continued her residence in Medina until her death, in July, 1865. Of their three children, two are living—S. H. and L. L., who, since 1850, has resided in California. Mary E. died about the year 1853.

JUDGE SAMUEL G. BARNARD is a native of this county, and the fifth in a family of eight children born to Capt. Abner and Diana (Blanchard) Barnard. Abner Barnard. son of Capt. Samuel and Roxana Barnard, was born in the town of Simsbury. Scotland Parish, Hartford Co., Conn.. Nov. 3. 1779 ; he married Diana, daughter of Thomas and Sylvia Blanchard, of Windsor, Poquonock Parish, Hartford Co..Conn., Feb. 22. 1820. and left his native State for the Reserve on May 10, 1827 ; journeying in wagons to Albany, he took the canal-boat there to Buffalo. where he embarked his family. consisting of a crippled daughter and a little boy of less than 2 years of age, on the steamboat Enterprise. for Cleveland. Arriving at a point three miles from that city, the captain of the vessel refused to go farther—it is said, because of some previous misunderstanding with the officials of the city—and the passengers were obliged to trust themselves to the open boats. These, ladened clown nearly to the gunwale, in the darkness of the night, made their tedious way to what was then the hamlet of Cleveland, the passengers touching the water when resting their hands on the sides of the boats. Fortunately, the passage from the steamboat was made without accident, and the little family came with teams from Cleveland, on the old pike, to a point on this road in Guilford Township, nearly a mile north of the village of Seville, settling on what is known as the Martin farm. Of the children, Abner was born in Connecticut Nov. 3. 1799: Diana was born in Connecticut Feb. 15, —, deceased Aug. 26, 1877 ; Mary W. was born in Connecticut Dec. 31, 1822, deceased May 6, 1850 ; James E. was born in Connecticut Aug. 22, 1825 ; Samuel G. was born in Ohio April 4, 1828 ; Albert G. was born in Ohio Oct. 14, 1831 ; Charles H. was born in Ohio Sept. 12, 1836, deceased April 4, 1852 ; Hercelia M. was born in Ohio April 25, 1842. Samuel G. was born in Guilford Township April 4, 1828. The straitened circumstances of his parents rendered early self-support an urgent necessity, and he began to work away from home, as a day laborer, or by the mouth, at the age of 12 years. His early education was such as the meager advantages of the common schools afforded at that early period, with about a year and a half of academic instruction ; he was a close student, and employed his leisure hours to such advantage, that, at the age of 16, he was engaged as an assistant teacher in a select school at Seville, and, in the following year. successfully taught a winter school. He continued teaching school in the winter for a number of years, when he was engaged as Principal of a Normal School at Weymouth ; this school, numbering over one hundred pupils, he taught with but one assistant, and with such distinguished success that he was at once elected Superintendent of the Medina Public Schools. This position he filled with great acceptance, until his failing health forced him to resign. But teaching had become his chosen life work. and, after a few months' respite, he opened a Normal School at Medina. Here his efficiency as a teacher was displayed in a marked manner, and attracted a large attendance from a wide area of country. This school was a great success in every respect, and Mr. Barnard has the gratification of knowing that under his guidance many of his pupils laid the foundation of an education which has placed them in prominent and responsible positions. Probably the leading characteristic of Mr. Barnard as an educator, was his skill in directing young minds, and he was recognized as particularly successful in influencing those who were regarded as especially wayward. It was this feature of' his school that gained for it so wide a reputation and made it sought by thoughtful and careful parents for their children. It is needless to add, that his school was highly successful, financially as well as professionally. Mr. Barnard was appointed a member of the County Board of School Examiners in 1853, and remained in that position until about 1870. save while occupying the position of Probate Judge. At the close of his second term in the latter position, he was again elected to the superintendency of the Medina Public Schools, which he held until he resigned to accept a similar appointment at Ravenna. Ohio. Here.

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again, his zeal made too heavy demands upon his strength, and his declining health admonished him that he must resign his chosen work. Since then, Mr. Barnard has been obliged to decline many invitations to resume his work as teacher, and has, of late years, devoted himself to the practice of the law. He was admitted to the bar in 1852, and commenced his practice with J. C. Johnson, but abandoned it for teaching after six months' experience. Since 1874, however, he has been regularly engaged in his profession, and has made an enviable position at the bar. In 1876, he was chosen Presidential Elector on the Republican ticket ; was made a member of the Judiciary Committee in the Ohio Electoral College, and cast his vote for Rutherford B. Hayes for President and for William A. Wheeler for Vice President. As a citizen of Medina, Mr. Barnard has been prompt in identifying himself with every worthy movement, and, in all the trying experiences through which the village has been called to pass, has ever been ready to cheerfully act well his part. A zealous Republican in politics, he has not sought political preferment, though an efficient organizer and attractive speaker when the occasion demands. As a public speaker, Mr. Barnard is clear and logical in thought, ready and apposite in expression, and forcible in delivery. Though a man of intense convictions, he surveys the public questions that arise, with a calm, dispassionate judgment that rarely leads him astray. Of a generous, sympathetic, confiding nature, his real character is best known in the home circle and among his intimate friends, where his genial influence sheds a glow of cordiality which acts like a benison upon his friends. Mr. Barnard was married, Oct. 7, 1849, to Miss Malvina M. Martin, daughter of Asa (born in Bath, Grafton Co., N. H., Feb. 14, 180 7) and Nancy (Wetherbee) (born in Bath, Sept 25, 1805) Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were married at Bath, Aug. 8, 1826, and moved to Medina, arriving here Nov. 31, 1832. Four children were born to them—James, horn in New Hampshire ; Malvina M., born in New Hampshire ; Jirah, born in New Hampshire ; Ariel M., born in Ohio ; Augusta A., born in Ohio. Mrs. Barnard, the second child and first daughter, was born at Bath, N. H., Sept. 16, 1828, and came with her parents to Ohio in 1832. Notwithstanding the meager opportunities for gaining an education at that time, her quick perception as a child, and her earnest devotion to her studies, enabled her to make such rapid advancement, that, at the age of 14, she was granted a certificate, and began teaching in the public schools. She continued in this profession until some time after her marriage. Possessed of fine mental abilities, excellent forecast of mind, good taste and judgment, and lively wit, she is, above all, womanly ; a devoted mother, and an earnest member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Four children have blessed her marriage—F. J., born in Medina, March 26, 1852 ; educated at Cornell University. N. Y., he is now a popular educator in Ohio, having been connected with the schools of the State some nine years ; he was Superintendent for several years at Brooklyn, then at Selina for two years. and is at present serving on the third year at Middleton ; the second child. Lily. was born at Medina March 23, 1856, deceased Aug. 12, 1856 ; Bertie A., born at Medina Aug. 12, 1857, is a teacher in the Medina Public Schools ; and Harry, born at Medina Sept. 29, 1865.

EPHRAIM BRENNER, proprietor Brenner House, Medina ; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., July 6, 1840, and is the second in a family of ten children born to Adam and Mary (Sitz) Brenner ; they were also natives of Lancaster Co.. Penn. ; they moved to Wayne Co., Ohio. in 1851, and followed farming. Ephraim lived at home until he was 16 years of age ; he then apprenticed to the harness and saddle business with John A. Rettig, of Medina. After his marriage, he farmed his father-in-law's farm for one year ; he then rented the latter's store, in Abbeyville, and next formed the partnership of Renz & Brenner, and purchased the business of Mr. John A. Rettig (whom they formerly apprenticed to), and have conducted the business since. In 1870, he began the hotel business, and, though he was burned out of hotel and business in the great fire of that year, he has been identified with each ever since, building a large brick hotel in 1879. Socially, Mr. Brenner is a genial gentleman, and has a large and intimate circle of friends. He was married, Feb. 12, 1863, to Miss E. E. Miller, a native of Liverpool Township, Medina Co., Ohio, and eldest of two survivors in a family of ten children born to Jacob and Abbylonia (Dechand) Miller ; by the marriage, there have been three children, of

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whom two are living, viz., Hattie V. and Pearle B. Jacob Miller was a native of Wurtemberg, where the name appears as Muller. He came to the United States with his parents in 1831. They arrived in Philadelphia with only 94 cents, and worked in the city a short time, until they had enough to move West on. They moved to Liverpool, Medina Co., Ohio, and settled in the timber. building a rude hut of bark and brush, in which they lived until their log house was completed. They lived on the place until her death, in about 1848. He married again, and lived in the vicinity until his death, in 1871 ; his second wife died in 1880. Jacob lived at home a few years after they came to Medina Co., when he hired in the store of Mr. Walbridge. at Brunswick Center. Remaining there a few years, he next went to Cleveland and worked about a wholesale store, and, during his residence there. he married Miss Abbylonia Dechand, a native of Baden, Germany. She came to the United States with an uncle. who settled in Cleveland, where she hired out. After the marriage, they took a farm at Parma. where they lived two years ; they then went to Liverpool and settled on part of his father's land, occupying the original log house. He did teaming to Cleveland. and, on one trip, got seven pounds of coffee. and, on his return home. offered same for sale, and gradually worked into a store business, which he conducted successfully for many years ; he also carried on farming extensively. He was well known and highly respected. He died on the old homestead July 30, 1880 ; she died in Cleveland Nov. 14. 1880.

AUSTIN BADGER. retired ; P. O. Medina; he (whose portrait appears in this work) was born in Chenango Co., N. Y.. Sept. 3. 1793. and lived at home until 1818, during which time he worked on the farm and in a grist-mill and woolen-factory. His education was confined to the district schools. In 1812, he enlisted in the army, and served under Col. William Dobbins, of Gen. Wadsworth's command, six months. Upon the burning of Buffalo, in 1813, the militia of which he was a member was called out and fought at Black Rock. In 1814, the company was drafted, and served as guards over prisoners. at Greenbush, Mr. Badger serving as Orderly Sergeant. Upon the close of the war, he returned home and worked on a farm and in a saw-mill until thespring of 1818, when he started for Ohio, walking the entire distance to Buffalo, thence by water to Cattaraugus Creek, afoot to Erie. by water to Ashtabula, and afoot, via Cleveland, to Medina, where he took a contract to clear the public square, and next to build the court house. It was built of hewed logs, two stories high, the court-room being in the second story. In the spring of 1819, he and a Mr. Hecox opened hotel in the lower room of the court house, and entertained the first court held at the county seat. In 1820, he entered some land (now Montville Township) ; his and some land entered by Abraham Freese was the first land entered in that section. He entered 100 acres and put up a log cabin (round logs) and began clearing ; he also started a nursery, which furnished most of the early orchards of that locality. In October. 1820, he married Miss Catharine Rouple, who was born in Pennsylvania; they were married in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio ; she died July 30, 1822, leaving one child—Lucia, now Mrs. Booth, of Medina. April 3. 1823. he married Miss Nancy Bell, who died March 5, 1849. Oct. 22, 1849, he married Mrs. Wells, formerly Miss Mary S. Sibley ; she died Oct. 14, 1852. Nov. 29. 1854. he married Mrs. Loring, formerly Miss Elizabeth Whelock ; she died Nov. 17. 1878. There were no children except by the first marriage. In 1853, Mr. Badger retired from his farm, and has lived in Medina since. He was one of the first Trustees of Montville Township ; also served as Justice of the Peace. and was for three years Adjutant of the county militia. In 1816. he was commissioned by De Witt Clinton as Captain of an independent rifle company, in New York. In 1854, he took a trip to Iowa and located some land warrants he received for service in the war of 1812. Being one of the early settlers, he is known and esteemed by all.

C. B. CHAMBERLIN, manufacturer of cheese, Medina ; was born on his father's farm, in Franklin Co., Vt., April 21, 1820, and lived at home until 1847, assisting on the farm and attending school. May 11, 1845, he married Miss Nancy Shattuck, a native of Windsor Co., Vt. About his 22d year, Mr. Chamberlin be-came the manager of his father's business, the latter deeding his property, to take effect at his death. In 1847, the business was sold, and Mr. Chamberlin and wife. with his father and

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mother, came to Ohio and occupied a log cabin on the farm they had bought in Montville Township. Medina Co. They began clearing the land and built a frame house, barn and cheese-house ; he also started a dairy with 100 cows. In 1866. he came to his farm adjoining Medina, and lived there about four years. He then moved to his present residence in the corporation. where he has since lived. During his residence in this county, Mr. Chamberlin has been engaged in farming, dairying and the manufacture of cheese. at present owning four factories in the county. Mr. Chamberlin's parents. Moses M. and Lucy (Kendall) Chamberlin. were natives of Vermont. They died in Montville Township. and were buried in Medina.

CYRUS E. CLARK, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Medina. This family trace their connections back through a long line of ancestors to the early days of the country. The first of these to appear is the name of William Clark, who, in company with twenty-seven young men, from Hartford, Windsor and Weathersfield, settled at Haddam, in 1662 ; he died in 1681, leaving nine children—four sous and five daughters. all of whom were born before his removal to Haddam ; hence, he was probably upward of 35 years of age at that time. and, doubtless, was the original immigrant. His property, at his death, amounted to 412 pounds sterling. One of his sons. Sergeant John Clark. was the father of John Clark, Jr.. who was the father of Deacon Ebenezer Clark. He was the father of Ebenezer Clark. Jr., who was the father of Ebenezer Clark, the father of the subject of this sketch. Ebenezer Clark, last mentioned, married Sallie Sanford about the year 1812 ; their births occurred Dec. 4. 1786, and Oct. 6, 17 92. respectively, in Litchfield. Conn. They came to Medina Co.. Ohio, in 1838, settled on a farm and followed cultivating the soil until their death ; she died in 1861, and he in 1867. Cyrus E. Clark, the subject, was born in Washington Township. Litchfield Co.. Conn., Feb. 20, 1818. and is the third son of a family of six children. born to Ebenezer and Sallie (Sanford) Clark. He lived with his parents until his marriage. May 31. 1847. to Miss Harriet A. Oviatt. also a native of Washington Township. Litchfield Co., Conn., and the second child of a family of four. born to John A. and Caroline (Mason) Oviatt. who were also natives of Connecticut ; her father, Mr. Elisha Mason, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and received a pension to the time of his death. After marriage. Mr. Clark settled on his present place, where he has ever since resided. He owns 180 acres of land, lying three miles northeast of Medina, which he has made by his own labor and management. Four children have been born to him—Porter O., farmer. single, lives at home ; Fannie R., at home ; Arthur L., a merchant at Winsted, Conn.; and Franklin J., at home.

C. J. CHASE, County Auditor, Medina, is second of a family of three children. born to John B. and Sophia (Gates) Chase. His birth occurred June 21. 1854, on his father's farm. in La Fayette Township, Medina Co., Ohio. His early life was spent upon the farm and in attending the schools of his district, until 1870, when he entered the Preparatory Department of Oberlin College. and graduated from the Department of Arts in the fall of 1876. In 1879, his Alma Mater conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. Upon his return from college, he became Principal of the public schools of Lodi, and, the following year. he was called to Le Roy, where, for three years. he served as Principal of the public schools of that place. In the summer of 1880, he received the nomination for Auditor by the Republican County Convention, and was duly elected. taking his seat on the second Tuesday in November following. In August. 1877. he married Miss Josie L. Woodworth, at her home in Ashtabula Co., Ohio. They have one child—Paul L. In the fall of 1880, Mr. Chase took up his residence in Medina.

F. B. CLARK. County Treasurer. Medina; was born on his father's farm in Medina Co., Ohio, April 7, 1830. He lived at home for twenty years, when he came to Medina, and read medicine with Drs. Tolman and Smith for three and a half years. He then attended lectures at Western Reserve Medical College at Cleveland, and. in 1853, went to Lockbourne and began the practice of medicine in partnership with Dr. McLean. But, his father dying that winter. he returned to the homestead farm, and lived on same until 1878, having bought out the other heirs in the property. In 1854, he was appointed Township Clerk, and has held the office some twenty years. He also served four years as Township Trustee. He was

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lin Co. ; Rev. Anson (Episcopal) died in Medina ; Dr. Abel died in Xenia, Ohio ; Amos. the only survivor, lives in Huron Co., Ohio.

JUDGE C. G. CODDING, lawyer, Medina ; is a native of Granger Township, Medina County. Ohio. He was born Sept. 9, 1829. His early life was spent on the farm. At the age of 22, he began work with his brother, in the cooper business, which business he followed during the summers for six years, teaching school during the winters. In 1858, he began reading law in Medina, with Mr. John B. Young. In 1860. he was admitted to the bar, and, the following year, the partnership of Young & Codding was formed, and continued until the fall of 1864. In the fall of 1865, Mr. Codding was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the county. and was re-elected in the fall of 1867. In 1871, the firm of Blake, Woodward & Codding was formed, and continued until 1873. In February of that year, he entered the office of Probate Judge, to which he was elected the fall previous. He was re-elected in 1875, serving, in all six years. Since the expiration of his term of office, he has devoted his time to his regular practice. Aug. 9, 1863, he married Miss Cornelia J., a daughter of Isaac W. and Ann (Oatman) Babcock. The Judge's parents were the Hon. John and Hannah (Spencer) Codding. They were natives of New York. He was horn May 2, 1794 ; his father, John Codding, Sr., was a blacksmith by trade ; the latter and wife died in Ontario Co., N. Y., during the plague in 1813. The Hon. John Codding, Jr., came to Ohio in the year 1818, and settled in Medina Co.. where he followed farming. He served a number of years as Justice of the Peace, and was one of the early County Assessors. In 1837, he was elected on the Whig ticket, a Representative from Medina County to the State Legislature, and was re-elected in 1838. In 1844, he was elected Senator from the Medina and Lorain District, and was re-elected in 1845, after which he lived retired on his farm until his death, Oct. 20, 1865 ; his wife died Sept. 3, 1854.

H. P. FOSKETT, grocer. Medina ; was born in Leroy. Genesee Co., N. Y.. March 31, 1836 his mother died when he was but 5 years of age, and, the following year, he came to Ohio with his grandfather, who settled in La Fayette Township. Young Foskett was raised on the farm with his grandfather's family. living with elected County Treasurer in 1877, on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected in 1879. Upon his election in 1877. he moved to Medina, where he has since lived. Mr. Clark has been thrice married. His first marriage was to Miss Adelaide Pritchard, which occurred March 1, 1855. She was a native of Medina Co., and died leaving one child—Frank Eugene. The second marriage was to Miss Minerva Branch. She n as also a native of Medina Co., and died leaving one child—John L. His present wife was Miss Delight A. Prouty, of La Fayette Township, Medina Co. They were married in 1864, and have one child—Forrest W. Mr. Clark's parents. John L. and Almira (Stevens) Clark, were natives of Connecticut and Massachusetts. The former was born Aug. 8, 1799, the latter in April, 1804. They came to Ohio when young, and were married at Grafton. At the age of 20, he began clearing a piece of land which his father gave him. now the property of his son. He lived on the place until 1836. when he was elected County Sheriff. and served four years, after which he returned to his farm, where he lived until his death. Dec. 29, 1853. Mrs. Clark lived with her son, F. B., for some twelve or fifteen years. She then went to Circleville. Ohio. and lived with her daughter Evaline until her death. By the marriage there were seven children—Evaline, now Mrs. Dr. Sheridan. of Circleville ; George (deceased) ; F. B. ; Helen. now Mrs. James Loughry. lives in Pittsburgh ; Mary Ann. in Pittsburgh ; Emily. now Mrs. A. Weaver. lives in Pittsburgh ; John, lives in Fremont Co.. Iowa (farmer). John Clark, the father of John L., and grandfather of F. B.. was a native of Connecticut. and married Miss Mary Munson. also a native of Connecticut. They came to Ohio in the spring of 1818. Those of their nine children who did not come with them had come out before. John settled in the woods a mile west of the present Medina Center. He cleared a large farm, on which he died about the year 1838. Mrs. Clark lived with her children, and died in 1859, at the residence of her son. Dr. Jeremiah Clark, of Franklin Co.. Ohio. All their children grew up and were married. They were Dr. Munson Clark, who died in Ashland ; Dr. Bela B. Clark, who also died in Ashland ; Polly, the only daughter, married Horace Porter, and died in Franklin Co. ; Ranson and John L. died in Medina Township ; Dr. Jeremiah died in Frank-

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them. except one year's residence on a farm in New York, until 1860, when he began reading law with J. B. Young, of Medina, and read with him for one year. In the fall of 1861, he enlisted in a company formed in Medina Co., which was, after arriving at Camp Chase. distributed throughout the 42d O. V. I. (Garfield's regiment). He was assigned to Co. K. of which company he was elected 2d Lieutenant. He was in the service nearly three years. and was twice promoted, last serving as Captain of Cos. I and D. In 1863, the Captain was detailed to the Provost Department at New Orleans. where he inspected the passes and passports of passengers on all water craft except war vessels, that came to that port. He was in the battles of Middle Creek. Cumberland Gap, Tazewell Charleston, Va.. Chickasaw Bluff. Arkansas Post,' Vicksburg, and the other battles of the regiment. From the army he returned to Medina, and engaged in the clothing business. under the firm name of Sanders & Foskett. who continued for three years. when he sold out and occupied a farm he had formerly bought. and lived on same for five years. In the fall of 1872, he was elected County Treasurer, and served two terms. He then engaged as salesman in the clothing house of Lewis Leon, in Cleveland, remaining with him about eighteen months, when he returned to Medina and engaged in his present business, buying out Mr. A. H. McClure. In the fall of 1865. he married Miss Nancy B. Swan. a native of Sharon Township, Medina Co. They have three children, viz., Harry S., Helen R. and Burr A.

HIRAM GOODWIN, carpenter, Medina ; was born in Granger Township. Medina Co., Ohio, June 10, 1826, and lived at home on the farm until the spring of 1848, during which time he apprenticed to carpentering. He was married, March 5, 1848. to Miss Martha Swan, a native of Sherbrooke Co., Canada. She died in Iowa Nov. 2, 1871, leaving two children—Charles S. and Erva L. In 1865, he moved to Medina, where he has since lived, except one and one-half years' residence in Iowa. In 1866, Mr. Goodwin engaged in the grocery business in Medina, and continued same for five years. Sept. 3, 1872, he married Miss Cornelia, daughter of Robert and Mary (Prentis) Jackson. who were natives of New York. She came West in 1854, and was a student at Oberlin a numberof years, and graduated at the National Normal School at Lebanon. Ohio, after which she followed teaching. and had taught, the three years previous to her marriage, in the grammar school at Akron. Mr. Goodwin served as Justice of the Peace in Granger Township for eight years ; he also held the office of Clerk in that town. He served four years in Montville Township as Justice. and for past eight years has been Clerk of Medina Village. He is serving on his fourth term as Coroner. and has served as Deputy Sheriff for three terms.

NATHANIEL A. GOODWIN, deceased : was born in Litchfield. Conn., March 18. 17 S8. He was the second child of a family of four children born to Seth and Deborah (Allen) Goodwin. These parents were natives of Connecticut. as were their parents. Seth Goodwin was a soldier with the rank of Captain in the Revolutionary war, and ranked as Major in the war of 1812. The business of his life was shoemaking and farming. Ile moved to Ontario Co., N. Y.. in 1804. and to Granger Township. Medina Co.. Ohio, in 1817. His wife died there July 1. 1829. He lived with his children until his death, in 1849. They had four children. one of whom was Nathaniel A. He married Miss Leonia H. Low. a native of Ontario Co.. N. Y. They came west on ox-sleds, the winter of 1815-16. They stopped a short time at Strongsville, but. owing to the land titles there, came to Granger Township, Medina Co. They had ten children, one of whom, Deborah M, born Aug. 2. 1818. was the first female child born in that township. and her cousin, Hamilton Low, born Aug. 2, 1818, was the first male child born in the same. Mr. Goodwin followed farming. He was one of the early pioneers of the county. He died Jan. 21. 1843. and Mrs. Goodwin died February 5, 1868.

ANDREW GRIESINGER. boots and shoes, Medina; was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, December 22, 1832, and lived there twenty-two years. during which time he learned the shoe-maker's trade. In 1854, he came to the United States, and worked at his trade for three years in New York City. He then came to Medina Co., Ohio, and worked as jour for about three years. He then engaged in the business, beginning with a very limited stock, which he kept steadily increasing, until now he carries the largest stock of boots and shoes in the county, besides conducting a custom depart-

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ment employing five hands. In 1870, his business was destroyed by the great fire, he losing, over and above insurance, about $1,000. December 1, 1870, he completed and occupied his present brick store. Nov. 29, 1859, he married Miss Catharine Kunstner. She was born in Germany. and came to the United States when young, her folks settling in Liverpool Township, this county. By the marriage there have been nine children, six of whom are living, viz.: Christian, Louisa, Andrew, William, Mary and Georgia.

G. B. HAMILTON, farming; P. O. Medina; was born on his present place Nov. 17, 1822, and lived here until he was 22 years of age, when he engaged as clerk in Medina, which he followed about five years. He was then, March, 1849. appointed Postmaster under Gen. Taylor's Administration, and served four years. In 1850, he engaged as telegraph operator at Medina, his being the first office of the kind in the county ; he continued the business about four years. He then served two years as general agent for contractors on the Medina & Wheeling Railroad, after which he served one year as Treasurer of that company. He then came back to the farm, where he remained until March, 1861. when he was appointed Government Mail Agent. Cleveland to Cincinnati, and run for four years ; he then served one year as Special Agent, post office department, after which, he again returned to his farm and has lived there since. Sept. 19, 1850, he married Miss Flora A. Sellkirk, a native of Medina Co., Ohio ; she died in April. 1877. They had four children. viz.: Achsah, now Mrs. Pratt, of Medina ; Letta, now Mrs. Pratt, of Lorain County ; Julia and Gale. In September, 1879, he married Mrs. Blanchard, formerly Miss Harriet Smeadley, a native of Massachusetts ; she came to Medina County during her infancy.

MATHEW L. HAMILTON, retired farmer; P. O. Medina; was born in Delaware Co.. N. Y., Jan. 20, 1797, and lived on a farm in his native State for twenty-one years. In 1818. he and his brother Arzy came to Ohio, by sleigh, to Medina County. where their cousin, Zenas Hamilton, lived. Mathew entered 100 acres of land, where he now lives, and his brother entered adjoining. They worked for the neighbors, and, late in the fall of that year. he went back to New York afoot, the whole distance to Delaware County. He also visited relatives in Connecticut, and the following summer worked at carpentering. In August, 1821, he married Miss Achsah Beardsley, a native of Connecticut. They married in Delaware Co., N. Y., whither her parents had moved. The fall of his marriage he came West in a two-horse wagon, and occupied his place, building a log house, and began clearing his land. In 1839, his wife died, leaving four children, of whom three are living, viz.: G. B., on the old homestead ; William and Lewis farm adjoining places in Washington Co., Iowa. In 1840, Mr. Hamilton married Miss Sallie Beardsley, a sister of his first wife ; she died in 1873. About 1872, he became paralyzed, and has been an invalid since. His parents, Eden and Zellar (Lindsley) Hamilton, were natives of Connecticut; they followed farming ; of their nine children, Mathew L. alone survives. Eden Hamilton was a drummer boy in the Revolutionary war, his command serving at West Point, when Andre was hung.

PETER R. HUNTINGTON, farmer ; P. 0. Medina ; was born in Norwich, Conn., Aug. 20, 1809, and lived there sixteen years ; he then came to Ohio, taking the water-route via New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Cleveland; thence, he rode with a stranger to Medina Co., where he lived with his brother-in-law, until 1827 ; he then went to Cleveland and worked on the Government pier, and in that fall he went back to Connecticut and worked on a farm ; the following winter he spent with his brother in New York, and worked during the summer on a farm in New Jersey ; he then returned to Connecticut, and worked on a farm until 1832 ; in December of that year, he came to Ohio and clerked in his brother-in-law's store in Medina. In the following spring he entered 96 acres of land and began clearing the same. Feb. 22, 1834, he married Miss Jane Simmons, of New York, who was then visiting her sister in Ohio. After the marriage, he bought 100 acres of land, the same he now resides on. He occupied the place in 1836, and has lived on the same ever since. Mrs. Huntington died April 1, 1878 ; of their five children, but one is living—Sophia, who lives on the old homestead. His parents, Levi and Catharine M. (Richards) Huntington, were natives of Norwich, Conn. They were married Oct. 23, 1802. He died in Norwich July 1, 1838, and she died Aug. 6, 1818 ; of their five children, two are living, viz., Peter R., here

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in Medina. and Elizabeth Bowers. of Brooklyn, -N. Y.

DANIEL HEMMETER, Medina Marble Works, Medina ; was born in Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1848. During his infancy his parents moved to Cleveland. Ohio, where our subject grew up. and at the age of 16, was apprenticed to the marble-cutting trade. serving three years with J. M. Martin. after which he worked as journeyman in Cleveland and Massillon. Aug. 4, 1870. he married Miss Louisa Kiihr, who was born in Massillon. They had five children, four of whom are living—William. John C.. Lilly and Ralph. Charles died in Medina in 1876. Mr. Hemmeter came to Medina in 1872, and established the Medina Marble Works. at first doing the work himself. His business now employs from three to six skilled workmen, and affords the best facilities to his customers. who buy of him at prices which do not include the agents' commission. city rents. etc.

GEORGE HAYDEN, County Clerk. Medina. The subject of this sketch was born in Sharon Township. Medina Co., Ohio, April 5, 1840. He was born on his father's farm, where he lived until he became of age, during which time he assisted in the labors on the farm and attended school. (In addition to those of his district, he also attended at Sharon Center and Medina.) He also taught several terms of district school during winters. In 1861, he went to Hiram College, Ohio. and remained there until September 20 of that year. when he enlisted in Company A, 42d O. V. I. (Garfield's Regiment), and served for twenty months, when, owing to sickness. he received his discharge. Among the battles in which with the regiment he took part. were Cumberland Gap, Chickasaw and Arkansas Post, he receiving his discharge after the latter, and returned to Medina. After a few months, he 'engaged in farming in Sharon Township, where he remained until 1876, during which time he served two terms as Assessor and part of a term as Justice of the Peace. He was then elected County Clerk on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected in 1879. Upon his election in 1876, he removed to Medina. where he has since lived. In the fall of 1864. he married Miss Helen Brown ; she was born in Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio. They have one child—Edna G.

FRANK S. JONES, physician. Medina; is the son of John S. and Lora (Coy) Jones. whowere natives of New York and were married in Medina Co., Ohio, whither they had come when young. He was a carpenter and joiner by trade, which he followed in connection with his farm. In 1860, he retired from the farm and lived in Medina, until his death, in April, 1864. His wife died in March of the same year. Of their seven children. five grew up to maturity ; of the latter three are living, viz.: Mrs. Harriet E. Henry. of' Chicago ; Ella, living with her sister ; and the Doctor. Frank S. He was born in Medina Co., Ohio, May 18. 1846. and made his residence at home until the death of his father in 1864, after which he engaged as clerk in the grocery store of Davis & Warner, in Medina. and clerked with them for one year. In 1865. he engaged as clerk in the drug store of A. M. Armstrong. and later served one year in the same business in Cleveland, after which he returned to Medina and soon after went to New York City, where he attended the New York College of Pharmacy for three seasons, graduating in the spring of 1872 ; he also took a special course at the School of Mines. New York : he remained in New York in the drug business until the following fall, when he attended the Rush Medical College of Chicago, Ill., graduating there in the spring of 1876. He returned to Medina in April following. and began the practice, which he has continued since. Oct. 30, 1877, he married Miss Marie, daughter of Judge Humphreville. of Medina, Ohio.

SAMUEL KENYON, farmer; P. 0. Brunswick : is a native of Rhode Island, and was born Oct. 31. 1813. He was raised on the farm and obtained his education by a limited attendance at the district schools. At the age of 17. he went to Monroe Co., N. Y. (whither his parents had gone), and lived there until 1838. working on the farm. In that year he came to Medina Co.. Ohio, and worked on the farm in Granger Township. July 4. 1839, he married Miss Amy Clark, a native of Rhode Island. There have been six children born to the marriage, of whom but one is living, viz.: Charles C. Throughout his life, Mr. Kenyon has followed agricultural pursuits, in which he has been successful, starting with a purchase of 10 acres, he has steadily increased his property. until now he owns about 200 acres. furnishing an ample competency for himself and wife in their declining years.

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CHARLES C. KENYON, farmer ; P. O. Brunswick ; was born on his father's farm in Medina Co.. Ohio. Jan. 18. 1847: he married Miss Lucy Gouldin, Feb. 16. 1868. She is a native of Summit Co., Ohio. They have three children, viz.: Alfred M., Herman C. and John S. His wife's parents, John and Hannah (Husong) Gouldin, were natives of Ohio and now reside in Summit Co.

R. L. LOVELAND. farming and stock-dealing; P. O. Medina; was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, April 6, 1821, and is a son of David and Amy (Lowry) Loveland. who were natives of Hartford. Conn.. and emigrated with their parents to Trumbull Co., when quite young, and where they were married. They removed to Delaware Co., Ohio. about the year 1826, where they farmed for five years ; they then sold out and moved to the Illinois River country, the. winter the Mormons went to Nauvoo, expecting to meet friends there, but. upon arrival, found they had joined the Mormons, and had removed with them to their new city (Nauvoo). They determined to return to Ohio. and arrived in Delaware Co. about the middle of February, and in the following spring they bought and occupied a farm in Huron Co.. where they lived three years. then moved to Ashland Co.. where they lived for twenty-five years. when they returned to Huron Co.. and resided there until their death. She died in 1839. at the age of 64, and he died in 1861. at the age of 66 years. They had four children. of whom R. L.. the subject. is the second. He lived at home and assisted his parents until his marriage, which took place March 28. 1848, to Miss Catharine McGuire, a native of Pennsylvania, and who, when young, removed with her parents to Ashland Co. After marriage. he removed to Lorain Co. and bought 34 acres of land, which he occupied and improved. He dealt largely in sheep and was successful with them. He lived there twenty-six years, and increased his land to a fine farm of 262 1/2 acres, well stocked ; he also had a dairy of forty-one cows. In 1874, he came to Medina and bought his present place of 194 acres, one and one-fourth miles east of Medina, on which he has since built an elegant brick residence, and has probably the best farm improvements in the county. He formerly kept a dairy here, having at one time sixty cows, here and in Lorain together, but recently he sold his dairy. and has turned his attention tosheep, keeping 160 fine wool sheep. Ten children have been born to him, viz.: Newton W., married, and lives in Kansas ; Elmer H. and Mary, at home ; Emma, now Mrs. Collins, lives in Medina Township ; Charles manages his father's farm in Ashland Co.; Hubert P., Hattie P., Agnes, Cora and Lucy are at home. Mrs. I Loveland died March 3, 1880, of nervous prostration, brought on in consequence of a long drive over bad roads. She received information of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Simanton,. in Ashland Co. It was too late for a train, and, in her anxiety to reach her sister, drove the distance, arriving just in time to see her alive. In a few days after, Mrs. Loveland died, liter-ally sacrificing herself through affection for her sister. She was highly respected by her many friends, and by all who shared in her many acts of kindness. Her remains were brought home, and placed in the vault in Medina Center.

O. N. LEACH, clothing and gents' furnishing goods, Medina ; was born in Sullivan, Ashland Co., Ohio, in 1841. In 1858, he entered the Preparatory Department of Oberlin College. and remained there until 1860. He then engaged as clerk in the general merchandise business of Baldwin, Laundon & Co.; in 1868, he formed the partnership of Fitch & Leach, they doing a clothing and gents' furnishing goods business. July 16, 1866, he married Miss Elect% Fitch, a native of Cuyahoga Co.. Ohio. They had four children. of whom two are living Frank H. and Florence A. In 1872, Mr. Leach came to Medina, and opened business in the Empire Block, and later moved to the Dental Block, but, not having sufficient space to accommodate his trade. in the fall of 1878, built his present brick store, thus securing an elegant room, 24+x80 feet, in which he has placed a mammoth stock. Prominent among the many advantages he offers the trade, is his one-price cash system, which unites satisfaction and cheapness for the buyer. Mr. Leach has also an admirably managed custom department that cannot fail to be appreciated by all who love a snug fit.

MAJ. G. W. LEWIS, lawyer, Medina ; began reading law with Mr. John B. Young, in Medina, in October, 1865. and read with him until February, 1867. He was elected Probate Judge in the fall of 1866, and was re-elected in 1869, serving, in all, six years. In January, 1872, he was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court. In February following, he be-

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came a member of the law firm of Blake, Woodward & Lewis, which dissolved in 1875, since which time he has followed his profession alone. The Major is a native of Batavia. Genesee Co., N. Y., he was born April 13, 1837 ; in 1840, his parents came to Ohio and settled on a farm in Spencer Township, Medina Co. He lived at home until he became of age ; his education was obtained in the Spencer and Medina district schools ; he also attended the Oberlin College ; he began teaching during the winter of his 19th year, and taught some thirteen terms in all. In the fall of 1860. he went to Illinois. and took charge as Principal of the public schools of Ashley, in Washington Co. In 1861. he raised a private school of sixty scholars. The term was to begin April 15, of that year. But, owing to the breaking-out of the rebellion, he volunteered and was assigned to the 11th Ill. V. I., he being a private in Company C, he served four months, and then returned to Medina. Ohio. and taught school the following winter, and. in the spring, he hired on the farm of Mr. James Eglin for $14 per month. and worked for him until Aug. 12, 1862 ; he then. with about forty others, enlisted at Spencer ; they were sworn in by Abel Wood, and went to Cleveland. where they were known as the West Medina County Company. They had no officers until in September. The County Military Company obtained leave of Gov. Tod. for the company to elect its own officers. which resulted in the election of G. W. as Captain, and they were assigned to Company B, 124th O. V. I.. and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Chickamauga. Orchard Knob. Mission Ridge, Rocky Face, Resaca. Atlanta, Franklin. Nashville and others ; at the battle of Nashville, our subject was wounded, losing his left arm, and served thereafter as Major. he being promoted for gallant conduct in that fight ; his commission as Major was by Gov. John W. Groff. and dates Jan. 18. 1865. and, in June following. he was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel ; from the army he came to Medina, and began reading law. Oct. 19, 1862. he married Miss Mary F.. daughter of Leonard and Sallie (McDougall) Ashley. she was born in Greenfield. Huron Co.. Ohio. where her parents were early settlers. Four children have been born by this marriage. two of whom are living. viz.: Dan Ashley. born Aug. 4. 1866 ; and Jennie G., born Oct. 18.1868 ; Frank McS..was born Oct. 3, 1875, and died July 28, 1876; Mary E. was born Aug. 18. 1877. and died Sept. 23, 1880.

JOHN F. MILLER, farmer ; P. O. Medina ; was born in Soham, Cambridgeshire. Eng., July 15, 1814, and lived there until 1840 ; received but a limited amount of schooling. In 1840, he and a brother and sister came to the United States, and finally to Medina. Ohio, where a brother already resided. The new emigrants, bought, together, a farm of 90 acres, about two and one-half miles north of Medina. which they occupied and farmed in partnership for about four years. when the partnership was dissolved. and John F. (the subject) bought 56 acres two and a quarter miles north of Medina. upon which he built and which he still owns. In 1870. he came to Medina. where he has since resided (had lived in town twice before. for short periods) ; he was married. December 31. 1843, to Miss Lora Clark, a daughter of Ransom and Betsey (Adams) Clark. who were natives of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. and who came to Ohio while young : they were married in Cuyahoga Co.. Ohio. in May. 1819. and lived thereafter in Medina. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of four children. two of whom are living—Marietta, now Mrs. Hills. living on homestead ; Deborah at home. In polities, Mr. Miller has always been a Republican.

J. S. MASON. photographer, portrait and landscape. Medina ; was horn in Oneida Co.. N. Y ., May 30. 1844. and came to Medina Co. with his parents in 1850. They at first located on a farm in Brunswick Township, where they lived two years. They then moved to Medina Township. where they rented a farm. and, two years later, bought the same. Our subject lived at home until 1857, when he went to Oberlin, Ohio, and. in 1858, he apprenticed to the printer's trade, in the Oberlin News office, and served there four years. In July, 1862. he enlisted in Co. F, 103d 0. V. I.. and served with that command until June 23. 1864, when he was wounded on the skirmish line on the Chattahoochie River, in Georgia, he receiving his discharge in Columbus. Ohio. in October following. Shortly after his discharge, he visited the East. and. in 1866, he engaged in the photographing business in Rome. N. Y. He came to Medina the following year, and has been identified with the business since, operating at Medina, Norwalk, Cleveland and Crestline. es-

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tablishing his present business in 1873. In 1868, December 28, he married Miss Mary Allen, a native of Medina Co., Ohio. They had two children ; one living, viz., Ezra A. Mr. Mason's parents, Ezra and Lucy (Seymour) Mason. were natives of Massachusetts and Connecticut. They came to Medina Co., Ohio. in 1850, and, except four years' residence at Oberlin, have lived here since. They had two children ; one living, viz., J. S. Mr. Ezra Mason had one child by a former marriage, viz., Ellen J.

O. H. McDOWELL. of McDowell Bros., drugs, books, etc., Medina ; was born in Oxford, Chester Co., Penn., Sept 27, 1843, and lived there about six years, when, with his parents. he moved to Union Co., Penn., and lived there two years. They then came to Ohio, and rented a farm in Medina Co., and, soon after, bought a place in Wayne Co., and settled on the same, where young McDowell lived, assisting on the farm and attending school, until, in 1861, in August of that year, he enlisted in Co. I, 2d O. V. V. C., he being appointed Commissary Sergeant, and remained in the army until the close of the war, having re-enlisted in 1863. Upon his return from the army, he attended school in Seville for six months. He then came to Medina, where, in company with his brother (R. M.), he bought the drug business of A. M. Armstrong, which they have since continued, O. H. taking the active management of it. The firm is also interested in the Medina Evaporating Company. He was married, Dec. 13, 1866, to Miss Helen M., daughter of Hon. H. G. Blake, of Medina. Two children have been born to them, one of whom is living, viz., Helen Percy. Harry O. died June 2, 1880, aged 6 years 6 months and 21 days.

R. M. McDOWELL, Cashier Phoenix National Bank; P. O. Medina. The subject of this sketch was born on his father's farm in Chester Co., Penn.; Oct. 13, 1837, and lived there until he was 7 years of age, when they moved to the village of Oxford, and resided there four years. They then moved to Juniata County, in the same State, where his father carried on a lumber and bark business for two years. During the latter year, R. M. spent a portion of his time canal-boating on the Susquehanna Canal. In 1851, the family moved to Ohio ; they first stopped about sixyears in Medina County, and then bought a farm in Wayne County. Our subject received a liberal education at the Seville Academy, and the Hayesville and Hudson schools. At the age of 17 he began teaching, and taught during the fall and winters thereafter for several years. .In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 2d O. V. C., and the following spring he was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant, and by order of the Secretary of War, was transferred as an aide to the staff of Gen. E. B. Tyler, in which position he served until the close of the war. Feb. 16, 1863, he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of the Hon. H. G. Blake, of Medina. Mr. McDowell was, at this time, located at Columbus, Ohio, and was soon after transferred to the Army of the Potomac, and from thence with Gen. Tyler. to the 1st (separate) Brigade, 8th A. C., with headquarters first at Baltimore, then at the Relay House, and afterward, for a short time, served in the Department of Western Virginia. It was his good fortune to be so situated that his wife could accompany him during a portion of his term of service, which she did, their daughter Bessie being born at the Relay House in January, 1865. On his return from the army, he taught the Medina High School. In the following spring, he engaged in the drug and book business, with his brother, O. H. Their business was destroyed by the great fire in 1870 ; after which, and upon the completion of the Phoenix Block, they resumed the business and have continued the same since. They have also been identified in several other business interests of Medina. They, for eleven years, were the proprietors of and operated the Medina Cheese Factory. In 1873, Mr. McDowell engaged as Assistant Cashier in the Phoenix National Bank of Medina, and was made Cashier in 1876, upon the death of Mr. Blake, which position he still bolds. In addition to his duties as Cashier, he has established and conducts an insurance agency, which represents many of the most popular companies. By his marriage, there has been four children—viz.: Bessie, born in the army at the Relay House, Maryland, H. G. Blake, Thomas Corwin and Kate, born in Medina, Ohio.

F. R. MANTZ, County Recorder ; P. O. Medina ; was born in Lynn Township, Lehigh Co., Penn., Aug. 31, 1833. In 1837, his parents and grandfather, Phillip Mantz, also an uncle, came to Ohio and settled upon some land in

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Homer Township, the location being selected in 1836, by his uncle, Joseph Mantz. When about 14 years of age, F. R.'s parents moved to Harrisville Township, where he lived until 1852 ; during this time F. R. had worked on the farm and received his schooling in the schools of his district. In 1852, he engaged as a farm hand in Montville Township. receiving $10 per month ; the next summer he worked with his brother at the carpenter's and joiner's business. Aug. 31, 1834, he married Miss Phoebe J. Edson. she was born in Cuyahoga Co.. Ohio. He, continued at the carpenter's trade until Aug. 9. 1862. when he enlisted as a recruit in Company K. 42d O. V. I. (Garfield's regiment), with which command he served until it was mustered out ; he was then transferred to Company E, 96th O. V. I.. and served until the close of the war : prominent among the battles in which he took part are Arkansas Post, Vicksburg. Jackson. Mobile. Spanish Fort. Fort Blakely and others. After the war, he returned to Medina County and engaged in farming, which he continued until the fall of 1875, when he was elected on the Republican ticket as County Auditor. and was re-elected in the fall of 1878. Upon his election in 1875, he moved to Medina and has lived there since. His family consists of five members—the children are Corydon F.. who is on his father's farm in Chatham Township; Cassius C.. who is Assistant Recorder ; Charlie A.. at home attending school.

HON. ALBERT MUNSON, Probate Judge. Medina. whose portrait appears in this work. was brn on his father's farm in Guilford Township. Medina Co.. Ohio. Aug. S. 1830. and lived at home until he became of age. His education was obtained in the schools of his district. except one short term at Sharon Academy. On becoming of age. he engaged as Clerk in the general merchandise business of Allen Howes. in Sharon Township. remaining in that position for sixteen months. He then returned to River Styx, where he became a member in the firm of Coiborn & Munson. which continued for nine months ; soon after this. Mr. Munson bought the old homestead, and farmed the same. In 1862, he was elected Colonel of the County Regiment of Militia. In 1869. he was elected on the Republican ticket, a Representative from Medina County to the State Legislature, and was re-elected in 1871, serving in all, four years. As early as 1S59. he began reading law. and read at times until 1873. when he was admitted a member of the bar by the Supreme Court at Columbus. But. owing to other business, he never devoted his time to the profession. In 1875, he was elected Director of the Ohio Farmers' Insurance Company. and served two years; he also acted as Adjuster for the company during that period. In the fall of 1878. he was elected Probate Judge, after which. he sold his farm and moved to Medina. where he has since lived. He married Miss Harriet Easton. she was born in Guilford Township. They have two children. viz.: Cora E. and Lyman E. His parents. Lyman and Nancy (Porter) Munson were natives of Westfield. Mass. They. with one child. came to Ohio by ox team in 1816. he walking the entire distance. He entered 160 acres of land on Fall Creek in Guilford Township. and resided there for ten years. during which time he made two trips to Massachusetts afoot : he then sold his place and bought wild land of Gen. Perkins. and cleared and made a farm of same ; he also assisted in clearing in all. probably. 1.500 acres of wild land in his vicinity. He was one of the patriots of the war of 1S12. The business of his life was farming. He died at the advanced age of 82, on his farm in Guilford Township. in 1863 ; his wife died about the year 1845. They had a family of seven children. of whom Allen is the only survivor.

LEWIS B. NETTLETON. farmer : P. O. Medina ; was born in Litchfield Co.. Conn.. Oct. 23. 1807, and is the youngest of eight children born to Daniel and Eunice (Baldwin) Nettleton. natives of OId Milford. Conn. After marriage. they removed to Washington. Litchfield Co.. and farmed in that vicinity until their death. Of the eight children, three remained in Connecticut, of whom one only is living. Five of the family came to Ohio. and settled in Medina Township, this county, between the year's 1818-32. Of this family. three have celebrated their golden wedding. Lewis B. lived at home until he became of age. During that time, he assisted on the farm. and received a limited education at the district schools. He was married, April 15, 1829. to Miss Julia Baldwin. a native of Litchfield Co., and the eldest of' a family of three children born to Gehial Baldwin. They were natives of Connecticut ; also their parents. His father lived to be over 100 years

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old. The August following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Nettleton came to Cleveland, Ohio, by water ; thence to Medina Township. Here he bought an improved farm of 60 acres, the same being the property of Gen. Northrop, and was the first farm cultivated by him in the county. He lived upon this farm until 1852. when he moved to Medina that his children might enjoy the school advantages of the town ; but, in the fall of 1853, he returned to the farm, which, in the meantime, he had increased to about 350 acres, and upon which he conducted an extensive stock business. He remained on his farm until 1870. when he again removed to Medina, where he has resided ever since. In early days, he belonged to the militia, and rose from private in the ranks to the position of Lieutenant Colonel. He has been Assessor of the township. and has served as Director. Superintendent and Vice President of the County Agricultural Society. In 1872. he became President of the First National Bank of Medina. which office he retained during the existence of the bank. Seven children have been born to him. of whom six are living—Edwin. Civil Engineer for the Colorado Mortgage & Investment Co.. of London ; Hubert and Warren F.. farmers in Medina Township ; Jennie. now Mrs. Logan. lives in Connecticut ; Austin G., lives on the old homestead in Medina Township ; B. Franklin lives at home ; Austria died Nov. 12. 1864.

NATHAN NETTLETON, retired..Medina ; was born on his fathers farm in Washington. Litchfield Co.. Conn.. Aug. 5, 1805. and is the seventh in a family of eight children born to Daniel and Eunice (Baldwin) Nettleton. They were natives of Milford. Conn.. of which place their ancestors were pioneers. Daniel was a farmer. After his marriage, in 1789. he moved to Washington; and farmed there until his death, Jan. 21. 1829. His wife died at the same place, May 18, 1832. Nathan (our subject) lived at home until his father's death. Like others in those early days, his opportunity for obtaining an education was limited, he receiving but two terms at an academy, aside from a few winter terms at the district school. At the age of 18, he began teaching, and taught in the winters thereafter for a number of terms. April 26, 1832, he married Miss Laura Serene Logan. who is the third in a family of seven children born to Mathew and Laura (Sanford) Logan. They were natives of Connecticut ; he of Washington Litchfield Co., as was his father Matthew. His grandfather, John. was an emigrant to that place from Scotland, among whose descendants are numbered several soldiers of the Revolution, one of the family, Abigail (Logan) Ford, celebrating her centennial birthday anniversary on the 15th of September, 1880. The old homestead of this family, in Connecticut, in which six successive generations have lived, is yet in good repair. Miss Laura Serene Logan lived at home until her marriage. which occurred at the age of 20. She early became an educator, having taught in all five terms of school before her marriage, after which she, with her husband, moved to Medina Co.. Ohio, and settled on some wild land lying northeast of Medina village, which Mr. Nettleton had bought during a prospecting tour the year previous. They occupied a frame house he had ordered built upon his first trip, and lived in the same for forty-two years. This house is now the residence of his son, Matthew E. In 1874. they retired to Medina Village, where they have since lived. By this marriage, there are three children—Laura Helen, Matthew E. and Ursula Eusebia. Mr. Nettleton became a voter during the administration of John Quincy Adams. and voted for his re-election. He associated with the Whig, Anti-Slavery and Republican parties, remaining a member of the latter since its organization. Matthew Erskine. the only son, was married June 8, 1864, to Miss Ellen N. Wadsworth, a native of New York. Of this marriage there have been five children— Laura Sarah, Bertha Serene, Pearlie Ellen, Hattie W. (deceased) and Edward W.

P. C. PARKER, contractor and bridge-builder, Medina. This gentleman was born in Hardin County, Ky.. Sept. 6. 1821, and came to Ohio with his parents about 1827. They stopped about four years in Licking Co., and then came to Bath Township, now in Summit Co. In 1838 Mr. Parker went to Canandaigua, N. Y., where he worked for Mr. James Lyon, a millwright, in which business out subject showed an aptness that in three years made him foreman. In 1842, he returned to Ohio, and followed his business in this vicinity. Sept. 23, 1847, he married Miss Maria Bellus, a native of Vermont. She came to Ohio with her parents, who settled in Hinckley Township, Medina Co., in 1833. In 1849, Mr. Parker went to Kentucky, where he remained two years, during

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which time he built the Spring Mills, later the location of a battle by that name, in which the rebel Gen. Zollicoffer was killed. He also built large mills at Harrodsburg. In 1851, he went to Michigan, where he lived one year. He then returned to this vicinity, and took charge of a mill he owned. In 1867, he went to Marquette, Mich., where he spent one year as overseer on the Government breakwater. In 1854, he built the covered bridge at Liverpool, and from that date forward he began turning his attention to that business. and has built many of the bridges of Medina, Cuyahoga, Summit and Lorain Cos., he building in iron or wood, and contracting for the complete job. In 1874, he moved to Medina Village, where he has since lived. About the year 1853, Mr. Parker was employed as an expert by mill-owners, fighting a patent known as the Parker patent water-wheel. Mr. Parker set forth that the patent was a detriment, and carried his point by his excellent judgment of the principles governing the mode of applying the power, and, by a skillfully constructed model, the jury were made perfectly acquainted with those principles and the fallacy of the claims of the patent. His parents, John and Olive (Foster) Parker, were natives of New York. They had a family of seventeen children, nine of whom are living.

EDWARD PERKINS. farmer; P. O. Weymouth ; was born in New Haven Co., Conn., July 21, 1804. He was brought up on the farm. May 11, 1828, he married Miss Delight Smith, a native of the same county. Shortly after his marriage, he began working at carpentering, which he followed until 1833, when he moved West to Ohio, stopping one year in Portage Co., after which he came to Medina Co., and settled in the neighborhood of Weymouth, and has lived in that vicinity since. working at carpentering some fifteen years. after which he followed farming. June 11, 1876, he was called to mourn the death of his wife. Of their five children, but two are living. viz.: Edward S. and Sarah 0. Mr. Perkins has served as Township Trustee and Justice of the Peace. He has taken an active interest in religious matters, and has been a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the past fifty years. His parents. Edward and Betsey (Peck) Perkins. were natives of New Haven Co., Conn. The business of theirlife was farming. They came west to Ohio with their son Edward. They died in Medina County, Feb. 11, 1854, and Dec. 10, 1856, respectively. Of their two children but one is living, viz.: Edward.

HON. E. S. PERKINS, farmer ; P. O. Weymouth ; was born in Tallmadge, Summit Co., Ohio, July 7, 1833. The following year his parents settled near Weymouth. in Medina Co. E. S. was raised on the farm and lived with his parents until Aug. 3, 1856, when he married Miss Clara A. Stoaks. a native of Steuben Co., N. Y., and came to Medina Co. with her parents in 1844. Shortly after his marriage, he moved on the old homestead, and has managed the place since. He has been a member of the Board of Education of his district for the past fifteen years ; he has also served as Township Trustee and Justice of the Peace. In 1875, he was elected a Representative, on the Republican ticket, of Medina Co., to the State Legislature, and was re-elected in 1877. During his first term he served as a member of the Committees on Public Works and Library ; also appointed to 611 vacancy on that of Finance ; and during his second term served on the committees of Schools and School Lands, Insurance. the Joint Committee on Enrollment, of which he was Secretary. and the Select Committee of five to codify the school laws. He prepared and earnestly supported the bill aiming to reduce the price of school-books. In the spring of 1880. he was a candidate for nomination for State School Commissioner, but was defeated by D. B. De Wolf. the present incumbent, the vote standing 203+ to 209+. By his marriage, there have been nine children, of whom eight are living—E. A., foreman for King Iron Bridge Company, of Cleveland, Ohio ; Mary D., Adaline H.. James S., Bessie L., Willie L., Rubie E. and Morton O. All except E. A. live at home.

0. P. PHILLIPS. farmer ; P. O. Medina ; was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Dec. 22, 1829. His father was a stonemason, and came to Huron Co.. Ohio, in 1831, their location being included in the portion set off for Erie Co. In 1840, they came to Medina Co. and kept hotel at what was known as Wilson's, now Morse's Corners. in Westfield Township. Two years later. they moved to La Fayette Township and located on a 20-acre tract. In 1848, O. P. went back to Ontario Co.. N. Y.. where he worked

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on the farm and taught school. In 1854, he came back to the old home in La Fayette Township, which he had bought of the heirs, his father having died in the fall of 1844. In 1859, Mr. Phillips sold his place and bought another in the southern part of the township, where he lived until 1873. In 1863, he served as Captain of Co. D, 0. N. G. ; they were called into service, and became Co. D, 166th O. V. I. They served four months. In the fall of 1872, he was elected Sheriff; and served one term. In 1873, he bought and occupied his present place. April 15, 1855, he married Miss Sarah S. Case, a native of Ontario Co., N. Y. ; of their seven children, six are living—Fremont 0., Frank 0., Fred 0., Elery 0., Mary L. and Emma L. ; J. E. died. Mr. Phillips' parents, Daniel and Achsah (Simmons) Phillips, were natives of Vermont and Massachusetts ; they were of Scotch and English descent ; they died in La Fayette Township, he in 1844, and she in 1848. Of their ten children, five are living, viz., Mrs. Silence S. White, of Norwalk, Ohio ; Mrs. Amanda Badger, La Fayette Township ; Mrs. Lydia J. Foskett, of Butler Co., Kan. ; Mrs. Theresa A. Brooks. San Antonio, Texas, and O. P.. here in Medina. The latters grandfather, Zebelin Phillips, was a native of Vermont, and served for seven years in the Revolutionary War.

C. E. PARMELEE, Sheriff, Medina ; was born in Liverpool. Medina Co.. Ohio, Oct. 14, 1843. His father was engaged in the manufacture of woolens, he conducting the woolen-mill in Liverpool, also the flour and grist mill. Young Parmelee early began to assist in his father's woolen-mill, working in the summers and attending school during the winters until he became of age. He then attended two terms at the Commercial College of Oberlin, and, returning home, took charge of the carding and spinning room in his father's mills. In 1874. he was elected Justice of the Peace, and, in 1877, he resigned the office, taking his seat as Sheriff, to which office he was elected in the fall of 1876, and was re-elected in the fall of 1878. After his election in 1876, he moved to Medina, where he has since lived. Feb. 19. 1868, he married Miss Nellie A. Adams ; she was born in Columbia, Lorain Co., Ohio. They have two children, viz., Edith F. and Albertine A.

DANIEL B. PRATT, farmer ; P. O. Medina ; was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., on the 26th of June, 1810, on a farm where he was brought up, and lived until about the year 1840, with the exception of three years he spent on canal (boating). In 1840, he moved to Lorain Co., Ohio, and bought some wild land in connection with his brother Benjamin. They put up a log cabin and kept " bachelor's hall," clearing the land they had bought, which amounted to about 120 acres. He was married on the 21st of October, 1841, to Miss Fannie H. Herrick, a native of Jefferson Co., N. Y., but had removed with her father's family to Lorain Co. in 1835. The fruit of this union was five children, four of whom are living, viz., Jay D., Marian T., Charles W. and Henry 0. After his marriage Mr. Pratt and his brother divided the land they had bought and cleared ; the former occupied his portion until the spring of 1871, he then traded his place there, which had increased to 152 acres, for the place he now resides on, two miles northeast of Medina, and upon which he has since resided. His present place originally contained 225 acres, but he has sold off portions to his sons, retaining for himself 131 acres. Jay D. and Charles W. are married, and farming small tracts purchased from their father. Jay D. was born in Lorain Co., and lived at home until his marriage Dec. 30, 1868, to Miss Achsah Hamilton, a native of Medina Co. They have four children—Elzy, Etta, Adds and Harry. Charles W. was also born in Lorain Co., and lived at home until his marriage, Feb. 20, 1879, to Miss Minerva Clark, of Lorain Co. Mr. Pratt was formerly a Whig, and is now a Republican in politics. He has been a member of the Congregational Church for twenty-three years, and his wife a member for eighteen years.

G. W. REINHARDT, bakery and restaurant. Medina ; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 25,1850, and lived on the farm for fifteen years. He then apprenticed to the baker's trade with J. F. Redd, of Loudonville, for two years, and worked with him one year thereafter ; and next worked one year in Ashland and two years in Seville. After which, he and his brother B. 0.. bought the bakery business of H. A. Thayer, in Medina. They did business under the firm style of Reinhardt Bros. for one year, after which Mr. G. W. Reinhardt conducted the business alone. He was doing business in the old Empire Block, which was destroyed by fire in February, 1877, his loss amounting to $500 or $600 over

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and above his insurance. After the fire, he occupied a room in the American House, where he did business until April, 1880, when he moved into his present brick business stand. Aug. 19, 1874, he married Miss Catharine Gross, a native of Germany ; she came to the United States with her parents while in her infancy ; her folks settled in Ashland Co., Ohio. She was married in Wooster. Of the four children born to the marriage, two are living—Ethel and Edith, born Sept. 18, 1880 ; Gracie May and Harry G. died.

A. I. ROOT, apiarian, Medina ; was born on his father's farm, near Medina. Ohio. in the year 1840. His early life was spent at home and attending school. In 1860, he engaged in the manufacture of silver watch-chains. rings. charms, etc., hiring a skilled workman from the East, who instructed him in the trade. The business was successful, and grew to employ from twelve to twenty men, who used about two hundred silver dollars per week in the manufacture of goods, which were shipped far and near. The business flourished most during the war, after which it was gradually curtailed. and made to give place to bee culture. a subject Mr. Root first became interested in in 1865. He secured a swarm and began to study the best modes of culture. and. though he met many discouraging circumstances, he was, by his energy and perseverance. led to success; and now stands at the head of his profession. In 1860, Mr. Root was married to Miss Susan Hall, a native of England. She came to this county when she was but 8 years of age. They have four children, viz., Earnest. born in 1862 ; Maud, in 1864 ; Constance, in 1872 ; and Carrie, in 1877.

JOHN A. RETTIG. retired. Medina ; was born in Reichenbach, Germany, March 9, 1816, and lived there until 14 years of age, when he came with his parents to the United States and settled in Frederick City, Md., remaining there about two years, and then removed to Washington, Penn. Here John A. learned the saddle and harness making business. In 1836, he traveled, working as journeyman, visiting Kentucky, and, in 1841, came to Medina Co. and worked at his trade in Seville ; later, worked at Wadsworth. In 1842, he came to Medina and opened a saddle and harness shop, a business he conducted for twenty-two years, when he sold out to Messrs. Renz & Brenner. In1863, he became mail agent from Cleveland to Cincinnati, but, from illness, resigned the position after a few months. He also became Collector of Internal Revenue the same year (then 14th District of Ohio). and continued the same four years. In 1870, he served as Assistant Marshal in La Fayette, Medina, York and Litchfield Townships. He was married, Jan. 1, 1843, to Miss Caroline Case, a native of Rochester, N. Y., and came to Ohio with her parents about 1832. Since selling out his business, Mr. Rettig has not been actively engaged in business. His father, John Philip Rettig, was born near Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany. Aug. 7, 1788. and died in Medina March 22. 1875. He married in 1811, and came to America in 1830. settling in Medina in 1846. He lived with his son, John A.; was a member of the Lutheran Church, and was much respected. His wife was Miss Ann Elizabeth Tracht, and was born in Germany Nov. 21, 1787 ; was married May 16. 1811. and died Sept. 23, 1876. They had four children, two of whom are living—John A. (the subject) and John, who lives in Evansville; Ind.

SAMUEL SCOTT, wool-buyer and auctioneer, Medina ; is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Washington Co. Feb. 28, 1827. and is the third child of a family of eight children born to Alexander and Sarah (Moffet) Scott. They were natives of Pennsylvania. He was a wagon-maker by trade. In 1831, they moved to Wayne Co.. Ohio, where they followed farming until their death, in 1845 and 1846 respectively. Our subject lived at home until the death of his parents. He then apprenticed to the carpenter's trade, serving for three years, after which he did journeyman's work for about two years, when he began work at millwrighting, at which he worked several years. during which time he came to Medina Co.. and Jan. 25, 1853, he married Miss Adaline Truman, a native of Medina Co., Ohio. She died Oct. 8, 1856. They had no children. April 20, 1857, he married Mrs. Spitzer, formerly Miss Melissa Perkins, a native of New York. They have two children—Etta A., now Mrs. Richardson, of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Elmer J. Mr. Scott worked at his trade in La Fayette Township until 1860. They then came to Medina and, soon after, began buying wool, which he has followed ever since. He also has auctioneered from the time he apprenticed to car-

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pentering. In March, 1867, he bought and occupied his present place, located on the north side of Medina. In 1875, Mr. Scott was elected Sheriff of Medina Co.. and served , for two years. His majority was seventy-two, and he was the first Democrat elected to the office ' since before the war.

J. H. SEDGWICK, farmer ; P. O. Weymouth ; is the second child of a family of three children born to Hiram and Elmira S. (Merriman) Sedgwick. These parents were natives of Connecticut, where they were married and all their children born. In 1831, the family moved to Monroe Co.. N. Y., where they farmed for four years. They then came to Medina Co., Ohio. and settled in the vicinity of Weymouth. where. in January, 1875. Mr. Hiram Sedgwick died. His wife is yet living with her granddaughter at Weymouth. Our subject was born in Connecticut Jan. 9. 1827, and lived with his parents twenty-two years. Jan. 6. 1848.. he married Miss Louisa E. Francis. a native of Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio. After his marriage. he farmed his father-in-law's place for ten years. He then came to his present place. located one mile from Weymouth. and has lived there since. He has served in the office of Township Trustee. and, in 1870, he was elected Justice of the Peace. and held the office for nine years. He was drafted during the war, but furnished a substitute. By this marriage. there have been born four children—William F. (married, and lives in Weymouth). Lucy R. (now Mrs. Stoddard. of York Township), Pearl L. and Albert L. (live at home). Mrs. Sedgwiek's parents, Rhodes and Hannah (Taylor) Francis. were natives of Ontario Co.. N. Y. They were born Dec. 12. 1800. and Feb. 10, 1802, and married Sept. 7, 1826, in New York. They came to Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio, the year they were married, and followed farming there until their deaths, Feb. 14. 1837, and Feb. 7, 1838. Of their two children, Mrs. Sedgwick alone survives.

W. F. SIPHER, brick manufacturer, Medina ; is a native of Wurtemberg. Germany ; he was born in Esslingen Sept. 7, 1833. He early learned the shoemaker's trade in his father's shop, and, in 1848, in company with , his brother Christian (aged 16), came to the United States ; they entered at New York, and the following spring came to Medina via Buffalo and Cleveland, they having relatives in Liverpool Township. W. F. worked as journeyman at his trade in Medina until 1853. He then, in partnership with Mr. B. Morse, opened a shop—firm Sipher & Morse ; they continued nearly one year, when Mr. Sipher sold out, and worked as jour some three years. He then opened a shop and conducted the same until 1873, when he closed out and engaged in the manufacture of brick, in which he employs about seven men, they turning out over one-half million brick per annum. In the fall of 1863. he joined a company of National Guards. who were called into active service in May. 1864. they forming Co. E. 166th O. V. I.. and served until September following. Mr. Sipher being chief musician in the regiment. In 1871. he was elected Corporation Treasurer, and has been re-elected each term since. Aug. 1. 1853, he was married to Miss Jane L. Gile. She was. born in Massachusetts. and came to Medina Co. with her parents about the year 1839 ; by this marriage there are six children, viz., Clara B., Carl A.. William H.. Newel J., Mary and John A. Carl A. is married, and in the employ of Messrs. Morgan, Root & Co.. wholesale dry goods, Cleveland. William H. bought the grocery business of E. D. Munn, in Medina. and has conducted same since 1878.

E. E. SHEPARD, dry goods, Medina ; was born in Franklin Co.. Vt.. Nov. 9. 1834. At the age of 15. he engaged as clerk in the dry goods business in St. Albans. Vt.. since which time he has been identified with the trade. In 1852. he came to Cleveland, Ohio. and clerked five years with Lewis & Burton, after which he formed the partnership of Lewis & Shepard. In 1860. he came to Medina, and lived here two years. moving to Akron, where he remained until 1877, when he again came to Medina. Nov. 9, 1863, he married Miss Hattie Chidester ; she was born in :Medina, Ohio. They have three children—Sarah B., Jessie P. and Hattie.

R. S. SHEPARD, dry goods, crockery, glassware, wall-paper, floor oil-cloths, etc., Medina ; is a native of Vermont. He was born in Franklin Co. April 1. 1837. His early life was spent on the farm, and his schooling was confined to those of his district. On becoming of age, he moved to Cleveland. Ohio, and engaged as clerk with Lewis & Shepard doing a drygoods business, and from this time thereafter he has been identified with that trade. About

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1872, he engaged in the business in Medina, in partnership with C. J. Warner, the firm Warner & Shepard continuing about six years; he then withdrew, and, upon the completion of the Barnard Block, he occupied the corner room, where he has done business since. He married Miss Hattie Loring ; she is a native of Ohio. They have one child—Carrie E.

D. H. SHAW. proprietor Union Hotel. Medina ; was born in Danville, Canada East, Feb. 2, 1818, and is the oldest of a family of ten children born to H. D. and Lucy (Burbank) Shaw. They were born in New Hampshire, and were married in Canada, whither they moved with their parents when young. The business of their life was farming. In 1848. they moved to Wayne Co., Ohio, and returned to Canada some years later, where they resided until their deaths. D. II. lived at home until he was 20 years of age. He then moved with a family by the name of Parsons to Wayne Co.. Ohio. While in Canada. he learned the boot and shoe making trade, and followed the same in Wayne Co. for eighteen years. In 1859, he moved to Lodi, Medina Co., and worked at his trade there for eight years. He then kept hotel there for three years, when he occupied a farm he had bought in Litchfield Township, and the following year he moved to Medina, buying the Union Hotel, which he has conducted since. In 1877, he built a large, new house, which has greatly increased his facilities for doing business.

THOMAS SHAW, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Medina ; was born on his father's farm in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., July 22, 1833, and is the fourth in a family of nine children born to William and Hannah (Peacock) Shaw, who were natives of England. They were married there, and came with two children to the United States about the year 1829, settling as above in St. Lawrence Co.. where they lived until 1834, when they came to Ohio, and settled in the woods in York Township. Medina Co. They bought wild land, and cleared and improved a farm out of it, upon which they lived eighteen years, when they sold out ; bought and occupied a farm one mile south of Medina, upon which they lived until the death of Mr. Shaw, Sept. 2, 1869. Mrs. Shaw then moved to the town of Medina, where she lived until her death, Nov. 26, 1880. Thomas (the subject), lived with his parents until his marriage. Oct 26, 1866, to Miss Martha A. Abbott, a native of Montville Township, Medina Co., and was the youngest of a family of three children, born to Leverett and Adaline (Lyman) Abbott. They were natives of New York and Connecticut, and came to Medina Co. at an early day, and followed farming until their death. He died Feb. 8, 1878, and she died in November, 1861. Mr. Shaw has two children—Willis L. and Addie May. He has 100 acres of land. well improved, principally the result of his own labor and energy. Mr. Shaw is a Democrat.

ANDREW S. WALKER. farmer ; P. O. Medina ; was born in Dalton. Mass.. Feb. 1. 1820, and is the oldest son of Seth S. and Hannah (Curtis) Walker. He remained at home until he became of age, when he went to Mellville, N. Y., where he attended school for about two years. He then entered Oberlin College, Ohio, remaining about eight months, after which he went to Michigan and apprenticed himself to the carpenter and joiner's trade, which he followed there for about twenty-nine years. He was married. Jan. 1. 1849, to Miss Olive A. Crandall, a native of' Wayne Co., N. Y. For ten years they made their home in Adrian, Mich., where he followed his trade. He then removed to Hudson, Mich., where he opened a meat market, which business he continued ten years. He then removed to Toledo, where he worked at his trade, and also did some butchering. In 1878, he came to the old homestead, and has managed the same ever since. His marriage was productive of four children, of' whom three are living—Elmer D. and Cass B. both live in Toledo; Zula B. lives at home. Mr. Walker has always been a Democrat

SETH S. WALKER, retired, Medina ; was born in New Salem, Hampshire Co., Mass.. Sept. 2, 1794. He was bound out on the farm until he was 18 years old. In 1814, he enlisted under Capt. Leonard, in 40th Regt Sea Fencibles," and served until the close of the war, in the early part of 1815. He then engaged at $14 per month to a brick-maker for the summer. The next year he went to Dalton and engaged in burning kilns at various points, which business he followed for nineteen years. He also made brick for himself at Dalton, Mass. In 1835, he came to Ohio and settled on his present place. He came by team via Michigan, and was forty odd days on the road. Bought land from a party who had some improvements, and has lived on it ever since. While a citizen

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of Dalton, Mass., he joined a militia company, of which he was made drummer, and was promoted step by step until he became Captain of the company. July 14, 1817, he was married to Miss Hannah Curtis, a native of Massachusetts. Eight children was the result of this marriage, all of whom are still living—Andrew S., lives on the old homestead ; Washington, lives in Lorain Co.; Seth S., Jr., lives in Lenawee Co., Mich. ; George, lives adjoining the homestead; William, lives in Medina Township; Harriet, now Mrs. Knapp, lives at Hudson, Mich.; Martha C., now Mrs. Buck, lives at Adrian. Mich.; Mary. now Mrs. Vandorne, lives at Hadley, Mich. Mr. Walker and his good wife. after a long life of toil and care, are spending the evening of their days on the old homestead with their son Andrew, who kindly cares for them in their declining years. The old gentleman has been a lifelong Democrat, and cast his first Presidential vote for James Monroe, whose signature was on his land warrant, received for services in the war of 1812. Jesse Walker, his father, was one of four brothers who emigrated to America in an early day. They all served in the Revolutionary war, and all were slain but Jesse. The subject. Capt. Seth S., served in the war of 1812. as already noted. from which he was honorably discharged. July 9. 1867. he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding, at which were gathered children and grandchildren to the number of thirty-six. together with numerous friends. It was the first golden wedding in Medina, and the Rev. Mr. Shanks renewed the matrimonial bonds of the aged couple, and closed the ceremonies by an appropriate prayer.

WILLIAM WITTER, farmer ; P. O. Medina ; was born on his father's farm in Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio, April 26, 1837. He is the second of a family of ten children born to William H. and Catharine Randall Witter. mentioned elsewhere in this work. Our subject lived at home until he became of age. After which he worked on the farm summers and taught school winters. He also acted for a number of years as agent for some agricultural implements, and also was general agent for a book entitled .. Randall's Travels in the Holy Land." Nov. 24, 1864, he married Sarah M. Huntley, a native of Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio. After his marriage, he began farming his farm, which he had previously bought. In 1868, in company with Mr. G. P. Huntley, he engaged in the jewelry business at Clyde, Ohio, where he remained until the following spring, when he returned to his farm, which is located about three miles east of Medina. Mr. Witter has served as Assessor for two terms ; he has also been Township Trustee for several terms. His property consists of 103 acres, which he has earned principally by his own labor. By the marriage. there have been five children—Alicia E.. William P., Frances M.. Harry S. and Ezra W.

B. H. WOOD, of B. H. Wood & Co., lumber. coal, wool and produce, Medina ; was born in Worcester, Mass., Feb. 19. 1828, and lived there about thirteen years. The family then moved to Terre Haute, Ind., where they remained one year. They then moved to Richfield, in Summit Co.. Ohio, where his father conducted a mercantile business. B. H. assisted in the business, and. in 1844, became a partner of the firm of B. Wood & Son. Shortly after the war. Mr. B. Wood withdrew, and B. H. conducted the business until 1872, when he sold out and came to Medina. where, in company with his son. H. O. Wood, he established the present business, under the firm name of B. H. Wood & Co. In May, 1848, he married Miss C. M. Oviatt a native of Vincennes, Ind.

H. O. WOOD, of B. H. Wood & Co., lumber. coal, wool and produce, Medina ; was born in Greencastle, Ind.. March 29. 1853. He early began in mercantile pursuits. assisting in the store. Upon coming to Medina in 1872, he became a partner in the firm of B. H. Wood & Co. In the fall of 1875. he went to Brazil. South America, where he remained about one year. during which time he owned and worked a diamond mine about 800 miles inland from Rio De Janeiro, in which business he was fairly successful, but which he abandoned in consequence of the floods, characteristic of that region during the wet season. He left his mine in November, and arrived in Medina, Ohio, in March following. May 29, 1878, he married Miss Henrietta Orrok, who was born in New York City. They have one child—Walter.

S. B. WOODWARD, lawyer. Medina ; was born on a farm in Summit Co.. Ohio, Oct. 26, 1820. His father died in September of the same year. The following year, he and his mother came to Medina Co., living with his grandfather in Granger Township. In 1859, Mr. Woodward

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came to Medina and read law with Messrs. Hills and Prentis, and during the same year he was admitted a member of the bar, he having previously read at home from the time he became of age. Soon after being admitted. he became a partner with the Hon. H. G. Blake, and continued with him through several firm styles until 1876. when Mr. Blake died. After which, the firm of Woodward & Limy was formed, and later. Mr. Joseph Andrew became a member of the firm—Woodward, Andrew & Licey. The latter withdrawing in 1879, the firm style became Woodward & Andrew. they continuing at the present time. In 1861, Mr. Woodward was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the county, and was re-elected in 1863, and again elected to the same position in 1879. He has also served as Mayor of Medina. In 1849. he married Miss Mary F. Swan ; she was born in Canada, and came to Sharon Township. Medina Co.. when young. Her parents. Silas and Sallie (Burroughs) Swan. were natives of New Hampshire. Mr. Woodward's parents. Stephen and Abigail (Hills) Woodward. were natives of Vermont and New York. They were married in Granger Township. Medina Co., in November. 1819. and were probably the first couple married in that township. He died in Portage Co.. Ohio. Mrs. Abigail (Hills) Woodward died in Medina Co., in 1856. They had but one child—S. B.

A. R. WHITESIDE, stationery. books. wall .paper and notions. Medina ; is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born on a farm in Chester Co. Feb. 28. ISIS. and soon after. his parents moved to Jefferson Co.. Ohio, where they farmed for twelve years. In 1830. they moved to Guilford Township. Medina Co., Ohio. making the trip by team in five days. They bought 73 acres near Seville and occupied same. In 1838, our subject apprenticed to the carpenter and joiner's trade, and served two years ; he then worked about one year at his trade. when he ' entered the Western Reserve College, at Hudson. and remained there for three years, after which he read medicine with Dr. Witter, of Seville, for two years. He then concluded to discontinue his study of medicine, and began working at his trade. In 1851, he and his brother James engaged in the cabinet business, and later, Mr. David Johnson became a member of the firm, Whiteside & Johnson. Dec. 24. 1859. Mr. Whiteside met with an accident.in his mill. from which he lost his arm. In the fall of1862, he was elected Auditor, and served two terms. Upon his election, he moved to Medina, where he has since lived. June 24, 1845. he married Mrs. Marks, formerly Miss Mary McCurdy ; she was born in Pennsylvania. They had two children, viz., Thomas A., now clerking in his father's store, and Mary E., now Rev. Mrs. Kerr, living in Logan Co.. Ohio, Mrs. Whiteside had three children by her former marriage, of whom but one is living—Samuel J. Marks, living in Doylestown, Ohio ; of the two deceased, William I. served in the 8th O. V. I. until his death at the battle of Antietam. Mr. Whiteside's parents. Thomas and Mrs. Ann Russell (Neil) Whiteside, were natives of Chester Co.. Penn. ; they died in Seville in March. 1864 ; of their eight children, but two are living—A. R. and William ; the latter lives in Wabash, Ind. Mrs. Thomas Whiteside had one child by her former marriage—Jane Neil.

PHILIP WARREN, proprietor American House, Medina ; was born in Berkshire Co.. England, in April, 1835. and is the son of Edward and Mirah Warren. They came to the United States about the year 1836. They settled in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. where our subject lived the greater part of his time until 1868. when he came to Medina and bought the American House. which he conducted until 1875. He then sold out and moved to Collingwood, where he built the hotel known as the Warren House. and conducted the same until 187S. He then sold out and returned to Medina, buying back his former property (the American House), and has conducted the same since. In connection with the house is a first-class livery. A free omnibus attends all trains, and the house enjoys a full share of the patronage of the traveling public.

W. H. WITTER, farmer ; P. O. Medina ; whose portrait appears in this work, is a son of William and Beulah (Carter) Witter ; they were natives of Connecticut, and. marrying, moved in 1818, to Ontario Co., N. Y., where Mrs. Witter died. Four children were born of this union, two of whom. W. H. and Warren B., are living. Mr. Witter married, for his second wife, Miss Annis Pickett, a native of Connecticut, who is still living, at the age of 84, on the old homestead in New York, with her step-son. Warren B. Of this second marriage, two children were born—Rebecca and Beulah. The subject of this sketch was born in Connecticut

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Jan. 20, 1811; moved with the family to New York, and remained there until the age of 26. In 1837, he moved to Ohio, settling in Granger Township, in Medina Co. The journey was made by team, consuming fourteen days on the way. Here he bought 50 acres, built a good frame house and barn, and worked the place for some eight years. He then sold out and bought 140 acres in Montville Township, where he lived until the spring of 1878, when he moved into the village of Medina. Dec. 16, 1832. he married Miss Catharine Randall, a native of New London Co., Conn., being born Jan. 16, 1815. Ten children have been born to them, seven of whom are living—Edwin R., lives in Polk Co., Iowa. a farmer; William, lives in Medina Co., Ohio ; David A., lives in Montville Township ; Sarah S., now Mrs. Hill, lives in Montville Township ; Henry W., lives in Montville Township ; Esther E., now Mrs. Collins. lives in Wood Co.. Ohio ; Cora B., now Mrs. Cole, lives in La Fayette Township. Mrs. Witter's parents, James (born in 1778) and Joana (born in 1780) (Pemberton) Randall, were natives of Connecticut. He was a blacksmith by trade. a business he followed until late in life. In 1815, he moved with his family to New York State, and, in 1840, they came to Ohio, settling in Granger Township, in this county. After following the business of farming here for a number of years. they moved to Richfield. Summit Co., Ohio, where Mr. Randall died, March 12, 1849, and his wife Aug. 8, 1854. Four out of seven children born to them are living—Pemberton, living in La Fayette Township ; Delano P., living in Sharon Township ; David A.. living in Cleveland. Ohio ; Catharine, now Mrs. Witter, in Medina village.

FRANK YOUNG, physician, Weymouth ; is the oldest of a family of four children born to Robert and Abigail (Reese) Young ; was born on his father's farm in Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio, Sept. 13, 1843, where he lived for seventeen years, when he went to Illinois, and worked on a farm about six months, and thence he went to Michigan, where he lived about one year. Aug. 11, 1862, he enlisted for three years in the 25th Mich. V. I., and served until the close of the war. He was with his regiment in the siege of Knoxville, battle of Resaca. Burnt Hickory, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Dalton, Atlanta campaign, Nashville, Wilmington, N. C., Raleigh, and the surrender of Joe Johnston's army ; in all, he was in twenty-two regular engagements. He was discharged at Jackson, Mich., after which he came home. Feb. 22, 1866, he married Miss Hattie Lendsay, a native of Summit Co., Ohio. After his marriage, he bought and farmed a place near the old homestead. In 1869, he took a course in the Cleveland Medical College, graduating in 1872 ; after which, he began the practice in his present place. By his marriage, there have been two children, of whom one is living—Sadie J. Mrs. Young's parents, James and Sarah W. (Woodley) Lendsay, were natives of Vermont and Pennsylvania ; he came to Summit Co., Ohio, in the year 1818, and she came to Granger Township about 1839. Her parents, George and Sarah (Green) Woodley, were natives of Pennsylvania ; he died in Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio, in 1852 ; she died in Weymouth, about 1872. Of seven children, five are living, but one of whom (Mrs. Lendsay) is living in this county. Mr. James Lendsay died in 1857. There was but one child by the marriage, viz.. Hattie, now Mrs. Young.