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WILLIAM G. ADAMS (deceased) ; was the youngest in a family of eight children born to James and Hannah Adams. The names of these children are as follows : John, Alexander, James, Thomas, Charles, Cyrus, Caroline and William G. William was born June 17, 1819, and when quite young his parents moved from , his native State—Pennsylvania—and came to Wayne Co., Ohio, where he remained with his parents until he was 26 years old, and then moved to Bath Township, and subsequently to Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. July 24, 1846, he married Catharine, daughter of James and Sarah Leonard, and to this union were born a family of six children—James L., born June 4. 1849 ; John, born Dec. 30, 1850 ; Melville, born Sept. 10, 1852; Charles, born Feb. 20, 1854 ; Prentiss, born June 14, 1857, and Sarah, born Sept. 2, 1860. Mrs. Adams was born Sept. 2, 1823. In the spring of 1860, Mr. and Mrs. Adams. with their family, left Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, and came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio. It was here. on May 2, 1868, that Mr. Adams' death occurred, of pneumonia. In his younger days, Mr. Adams taught school to some extent, and his subsequent life was full of enterprise and usefulness.

ALFRED ADAIR. farmer ; P. O. Copley Center; was born in Montgomery Township, Northampton Co., Mass., Feb. 6, 1807. He is a grandson of Andrew Adair, who was a native of Ireland. and a son of James L. and Bath (Griffin) Adair. to whom were born the following family : Theodosia, Sally, Alfred, Ursula, Anna, Elizabeth and Micah. At the age of 10 years, our subject, with his parents, removed to Genesee Co., N. Y., where they remained until 1824, when Alfred, who was then 17 years of age, went to Canada, where he remained but one year, at the end of which time his father died, and he returned home to his widowed mother and took charge of the homestead, clearing it of a heavy debt then hanging over it. In December, 1835, he married Martha P. Chamberlain. daughter of Moses Chamberlain, and by her had eight children, viz., James L., who was born Sept. 24, 1837. and died July 11, 1842 ; Joseph L., born Nov. 28, 1839 ; Alfred A., born March 25, 1841 ; Martha A., born April 19, 1843 ; Emily, who was born July 27, 1845, and died Aug. 24, 1848 ; Martha, who was born July 31, 1847, and died Jan. 24, 1881, and Newman and Newell, twins, born July 15, 1850. In 1840, Mr. Adair, family, and mother, came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where the mother died, in January, 1855, and the wife, Jan. 29, 1880. These two had been married about forty-five years, and during that time were always kind and considerate toward each other, and her death leaves an aching void in his heart, as in those of her relatives and friends. They took great pride in educating their two sons, J. L. and A. A., who valiantly served their country in its time of need, enlisting in the spring of 1862 in Co. A, 4th 0. V. I, and serving faithfully until the close of the war in 1865. Mr. Adair is an old and much respected resident of Copley. He is a Republican, and is one of the township's ablest citizens.

DELOS BOSWORTH, farming ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Jan. 11, 1818. He is a son of Allen and Hannah (Harrington) Bosworth, who were parents of the following family : Polly, Sally, Delos, Norton, Norman and Leonard. Allen Bosworth was a native of Rhode Island, while his wife was born in Vermont. In 1815, Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth came to Summit Co., Ohio (then Medina Co.), from Otsego Co., N. Y., locating at first in Tallmadge Township, but the following year moved to Northampton Township. In 1817, they moved to Copley Township, locating on Lot 22. This was the first settlement in Copley Township. At the time of his settlement in Copley, Mr. Bosworth's total possessions in money amounted to only $1.50, and this he gave for the erection of his log cabin. He purchased 150 acres of land on credit, and then started out in the battle of life. Delos remained with his parents on the farm until he was 24 years of age, and March 16, 1841, married Christina Wagoner, and to this union were born three children—Millard, born Feb. 16, 1845 ; Norman, born Feb. 28, 1847, died Dec. 29, 1861,

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and Eleonora, born June 26, 1849. Mrs. Bosworth died Sept. 3, 1855, and on the 8th of April, 1858, Mr. Bosworth married Abbey W. Whinery. and by her had one son—John C., born Dec. 27, 1860. Soon after Mr. Bosworth's first marriage, his father died, and Delos took charge of the family, and moved to the northeastern part of the township, on Lot 14. He now owns 130 acres of fine farming and grazing land, which he has made by his own labors. His son Millard, in August, 1862, enlisted in Co. H, 42d O. V. I, and served gallantly through a number of battles, and during his service, lost his health, which he has never regained. Mr. Bosworth is. a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Universalist Church.

TRUMAN BOUGHTON, farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1814. He was the fifth child in a family of six children born to John and Sally (Roat) Boughton, and their names, respectively, are Noble, H. W., S. L.. Mary, Truman and Nathaniel. When in his 4th year, Truman's mother died, and soon afterward his father married Polly Stimpson, and by her had the following family : John, George, William, Morris, Sophia, Elmer and Levi. In 1833, this family came to Bath Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where they lived until the father's death, which occurred in 1848. His widow afterward removed to Michigan, where she has since died. Truman lived with his father until he reached his majority, and then began for himself. In April, 1833, he was united in marriage with Flora Davis, daughter of William and Avis (Hopkins) Davis, and to this union were born five children, as follows : B. Franklin, E. D., H. G., Olive I. and M. H. Soon after his marriage, Mr. Boughton settled on Lot No. 27, about a mile east of Copley Center, and has resided there ever since. His family are all married, and are all living in Summit Co. B. F., the eldest son, enlisted in August, 1861, in Co. A, 2d 0. V. C., and served all through the war in the same company, and was finally discharged in September, 1865. Mr. B. stated in life with nothing but a stout heart and willing hands. and by the hardest labor has acquired a nice home and fortune. In politics he is a Republican, and is an energetic and enterprising gentleman.

BYRON CHAPMAN, M. D., Copley Center ; was born in the State of New York Jan. 8,

1822. He is a son of A. and P. (Lane) Chapman, who were parents of this family : Orson, Sally, Lovina, Melissa, Orlin, Lucius, Cynthia, William. Harlow. Loretta, Almeron. Byron and Lucinda. In the fall of 1835, this family came to Copley Township, and settled one-half mile south of Copley Center, on 154 acres, of Lot No. 28. Byron remained here with his parents until 22 years of age, receiving a good common-school education. At that time. he commenced the study of medicine with his brother William. who was a practicing physician at Copley Center. He attended medical lectures at Cleveland for two years, and graduated in March, 1847. At the time of his graduation, his brother William, the doctor. was taken ill and soon died. Byron took charge of his brother's practice immediately, and meeting with excellent success he has remained there ever since. Dec. 23, 1847. he was united in marriage with Matilda A. Dils, daughter of Abram Dils, and by her has two children—Willis D., born Oct. 3, 1848, and Fanny P.. who is now the wife of Albert E. Hiestand. Willis married Ella A. Marriner; he is a civil engineer in Leadville. Colo. Mrs. Chapman is in very poor health. Mr. Chapman is a Republican in politics. and does quite an extensive business in his profession.

WILLIAM CASKEY. farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio. Oct. 13. 1832. He is a son of Benjamin and Margaret Caskey, and is one in the following family. all of whom are living : Margaret, Nancy, Andrew, John. James. Jane. Finley, William. Mary. Benjamin and Drusilla. The father of these came from Ireland when very small. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and in 1853. came to Bath Township, and from there to Copley in 1858. The father died from a stroke of palsy in February 1867. The mother is yet Iiving in Copley at an advanced age. When about 21 years of age. William left his parents and went to Iowa, where he made his home seven years. During his stay there he married Louisa Dodt. and by her had two children—Angeline, who died in infancy, and Eldora, born Jan. 16, 1862. Mr. Caskey served three years in the late war in Co. B. 22d Iowa V. I.. and while in the service his wife died. At the close of the war he returned to Copley Township, and Dec. 25, 1868. married Caroline Fenner, by whom he has one son—Arthur F., born

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March 14, 1871. Mr. Caskey's farm is situated on Lot No. 35, Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio.

S. DALES, farmer ; P. 0. Montrose ; was born in Cartright Township, Delaware Co., N. Y., March 25, 1802. He is one in the following family, born to William and Susanna (Hunt) Dales, viz., Stephen, William, Peter, Samuel. James and Hannah, of whom but Stephen and James are living. In 1812, this family came to the neighborhood of Cuyahoga Falls, near which place the father rented a farm for his family, and then enlisted as teamster in the war of that year. Since their arrival in Summit County, the Dales have resided there. The father died an honored and respected citizen at the advanced age of 76. The date of the mother's death is Jan. 20, 1841. In December, 1826. Stephen was married to Miss Marcia Richardson, daughter of Elkanah Richardson, and to this union was born a family of seven children as follows : Olive, Alvira, Mary (deceased). George (deceased). George S., William and Angeline. After his marriage Mr. Dales removed to Bath Township where he and family remained two years, at the expiration of which time they moved to Copley Township, locating on Lot No. 4, where they have since made their home. For them life was filled with the privations and hard labor common to pioneers. The wife and mother died May 26. 1865. and for his second and present wife Mr. Dales married Mary Viall, widow of Sullivan Viall and daughter of George Freely. Mr. Dales has a fine home and property, which he and his family have earned by hard and honest labor.

HENRY FRANCISCO (deceased) : he was born near Morristown, N. J., May 20. 1802 ; he was a son of John and Jane (Pier) Francisco. and they were the parents of the following family : Maria. David. Anna. Betsey. John. Henry, Caroline, Samuel and Barney. Our subject remained with his parents on the farm until he arrived at manhood. In July. 1823, he married Lovina Chapman, and by her had a family of nine children—Paulina, Mary A., Catharine. Maria. William J., A. C.. John H.. Charles E. and Ellen J. He remained in New York until 1830. and then went to Chautauqua Co.. same State. and kept a hotel there for two years ; in 1835, he came to the north part of Copley Township. Summit Co., Ohio and after a short time, moved to the southwestern part. At the time of his death, which occurred March 27, 1869, he was living on Lot 38, one mile south of the Center. He came to Copley with scarcely anything, but by hard labor left to his heirs over a hundred acres of good land. His sons William and John served faithfully in the late war in the defense of their country.

DAVID FRANK ; Copley Center ; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Nov. 14, 1828. and is a son of Peter and Nancy (Ball) Frank ; his father was of German and his mother of English descent ; he is one in a family of eight children. When our subject was 3 years old, his parents removed to Stark Co., Ohio, where they remained seven years, and, at the end of that time, came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where he remained, and where his parents afterward both died ; David received a good common-school education, and, on Oct. 15. 1857, was married to Melissa Witner, daughter of Daniel and Susan Witner, and by her had four children—Jennie. born Feb. 12, 1860 ; Grant H., born March 16, 1864 ; Zedellia Z., born Feb. 6, 1869 ; and F. F., born Dec. 10, 1871. At the time of his marriage, Mr. Frank located on a farm one mile west of Copley Center. and he has remained there ever since ; he and his estimable wife have labored hard, and now, by their hard labor and self-denial. have a nice farm of 85 acres of excellent land. Mrs. Frank was born Feb. 3. 1838. Mr. Frank is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Reformed Church. of Copley Center.

SAMUEL FREDERICK. farmer; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Wayne Co.. Ohio. Feb. 27. 1831. He is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Razor) Frederick, who were parents of the following family : Samuel, Thomas, Henry. Eli, Benjamin F.. William and Christopher C. In 1840. the subject of this sketch and his parents moved to Copley Township. At the age of 19, Samuel commenced learning the shoemaking trade in Wadsworth ; he has since followed the business seven years in Copley. Nov. 7, 1830, he married Sarah Fryman, daughter of Daniel Fryman. and by her had a family of eight children—Susan, Benjamin F., John H.. Jacob, Eliza J.. Ella E., Daniel and George B. Since his marriage. Mr. Frederick has lived in different parts of Copley. His present place

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is situated on part of Lots Nos. 27 and 34, one mile east of the Center. To some extent since his marriage, Mr. Frederick has also followed the cooper's trade. For sixteen seasons, Mr. Frederick has followed threshing, but his present occupation is farming. He and wife are excellent citizens, and both are members of the Lutheran Church.

C. C. FREDERICK, school-teacher and farmer ; P. O. Copley Center ; is a native of the township in which he resides, and was born Oct. 24, 1844. He is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Razor) Frederick, who were parents of seven sons, of whom all but our subject were born in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio. At the age of 20, our subject began on his own responsibility, by farming summers and teaching winters, and this business he has followed up to the present time. His marriage with Miss Ella M. Taylor was solemnized Nov. 11, 1869. Mrs. Frederick is a daughter of Theodore and Matilda (Hoyt) Taylor, and was born March 26, 1853. To her union with Mr. Frederick there were born five children—Homer, born June 30, 1870, died May 23, 1876 ; Herman E., born Jan. 12, 1872 ; Alena Bell, born March 5, 1874, died May 12, 1876 ; Aleta M., born Nov. 14, 1876 ; and Ernest L., born Aug. 24, 1879. Homer and Alena Bell were attacked with scarlet fever, and, after a short illness. were carried away from their home on earth to a happier one above. After his marriage, Mr. Frederick worked his father's farm for three years, and then moved to Copley Center, and taught school eighteen months. He then purchased and settled on the farm he now lives upon, which is located on Lot No. 24. Mr. Frederick has held different township offices. In politics, he is a radical Republican, and a member of the Lutheran Church of Norton.

A. C. FRANCISCO, Copley Center ; was born in the State of New York Aug. 12, 1836. He is a son of Henry and Lovina (Chapman) Francisco, who were the parents of nine children. When our subject was but a year old his parents came from New York to Summit Co., O , locating in Copley Township, where our subject has lived up to the present time ; he remained with his parents on the farm until he reached his 20th year, and he then commenced farming for himself. In September, 1860, he married Imogene Scudder, daughter of Walter and Catharine Scudder, and by herhad the following family : Carrie, Hattie, Arthur, Olive and Charles. In August, 1862, our subject enlisted in Co. H 104th O. V. I.. and was discharged for disabilities in June 1863. Mr. Francisco has never since regained his health ; he has, with the exception of one or two years, always lived in Copley Township ; he is a Republican in politics and a good and enterprising citizen.

ANSEL S. GARDNER (deceased), was a native of Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, his birth occurring July 1, 1839. His parents were Warren and Caroline (Perry) Gardner, of Germanic descent, both being natives of the Empire State, and both coming to Ohio when the country was yet a wilderness, filled with various species of wild animals. He was one in a family of four children, and when 7 years of age his mother died, and his father married Harriet Avery, by whom he had one child. Ansel was reared on a farm, securing in the meantime a fair education from the common schools. After the age of 19, and previous to his marriage, he worked at farming during the summer months, and in the shipyards at Cleveland during the winter months. On the 31st of December, 1861. his marriage with Miss Elisabeth Crosier was celebrated. Her parents were Paul and Barbara (Husong) Crosier, of Euclid Township, Cuyahoga Co.. Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were born four children, as follows : Alice. born Sept. 14, 1863, died Sept. 21, 1864 ; Alfred E., Oct. 20, 1865 ; Hattie, April 4, 1868, died Dec. 9, 1870 ; Franklin J., Dec. 31, 1873. Mrs. Gardner's birth occurred March 9, 1840. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner remained at Cleveland until the 28th of May, 1861, when they moved to Grand Traverse, Mich, settling on a tract of land devoid of clearing and with no neighbor nearer than a mile, and with a vast forest of pine stretching away for miles in all directions: Reservations of Indians were near, and many wild, fierce animals lurked in the heavy pine forests. Here they remained five years, during which time Mr. Gardner and three other men from Traverse City went by canoe down the bay to Northport, thirty miles distant, where they organized Leelenaw County. In July, 1866, Mr. Gardner and family returned to Ohio, making their home first in Portage Township, Summit Co. In December, 1872, they removed to Copley Center, where the family has since resided. Mr. Gardner worked industriously at

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his trade—carpenter and joiner—until February, 1880, when he was taken down with a severe attack of rheumatism ; at the end of two weeks he seemed to rally, but soon afterward was taken with ague, from which he never fully recovered. Spinal troubles increased his affliction, until at last he died on the 1st of April, 1880. He was a kind father, a loving husband and an exemplary citizen ; no unkind word was ever spoken to his family by him, and his death was mourned bitterly by his devoted wife and children. He was laid to rest in the village cemetery, and over his lonely grave the sweet flowers of loving remembrance are strewed, and tears of affection fall upon the silent earth. The neighborhood mourned his untimely "death, and revere his name as among their most honored dead. Thus dear friends are returned to dust, but their names become living jewels in the bright casket of memory.

JOHN GOULDIN, farmer and merchant ; Copley Center; was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio. Sept. 30. 1815. He is a son of John and Esther (Chandler) Gouldin. When John was 9 years old, his father moved near Cleveland, engaging in agricultural pursuits. John remained with his father until his marriage with Miss Betsey Hendershot, which event occurred May 3. 1835. To this union was born the following family : Charles F., born March 1, 1848, died Oct. 1. 1855: Mariam, born May 20, 1840 : Albert, born Aug. 30. 1842 ; Lucy E.. born May 3, 1849, and Bina, born Oct. 24. 1852. After his marriage, Mr. Gouldin had charge of a sawmill for four years, and in the fall of 1839, purchased a piece of land in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and has retained the ownership of that land ever since. In 1873. he commenced in the agricultural implement business in Akron, and his work there met with excellent success. In 1876, he took in two partners, and the firm name then became Kramer, May & Gouldin, and this remained unchanged until 1878. when the partnership was dissolved, Messrs Kramer and May retiring. Mr. Gouldin still carries on the business at No. 114 North Howard street. Politically, Mr. Gouldin is a stanch Republican. He divides his residence between his home and business in Akron. and his country seat in Copley Township.

V. G. HARRIS, farmer ; P. O. Copley Center; was born in Wayne Co.. Ohio.. Feb. 7, 1826 ;is one in the following family born to Aaron and Eleanor (White) Harris ; Francis M., Elizabeth M., Hamilton, Vincent G., William W., Cordelia, Ellen and Caroline. The subject of this biography remained with his parents until he was 23 years of age. In September, 1849, he was united in marriage with Martha Long, daughter of Jacob Long, and to this union was born a family of nine children, as follows : Rebecca B., born June 20, 1850 ; Mary, Sept. 28, 1851; Joseph J., Feb. 18, 1853 ; John, Feb. 15, 1855, died in infancy ; Elizabeth, born Feb. 10, 1856 ; Eliza, May 28, 1857 ; Charles F., June 12, 1859 ; Sarah, Dec. 26, 1852, and Andrew J., Feb. 24, 1865. Mr. Harris started in life with little to depend on but his own exertions. He came to Copley Township in 1850, purchasing 50 acres of land. He advanced on his farm first $450, with a balance of $750 to pay. Since that time he has added by degrees, until he now owns a fine farm of 200 acres of well-improved land, besides other property. Mr. Harris is one of the leading men of his township, and is well respected by all his acquaintances.

JAMES HAMMOND, retired farmer; P. 0. Copley Center ; is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born April 6, 1811 ; he is a son of Thomas and Ann (Barton) Hammond, who were parents of the following family : Mary, George, Joseph, John, Edward, Elizabeth, James, Thomas and Charles ; James remained in England, working at different employments, until 1848, when he arrived in New York June 20. He was married June 30, 1838, to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Nancy Spensley, and by her had the following family : Anna, born April 1, 1839 ; Spensley, born April 10. 1841 ; George, born Oct. 18, 1843 ; James E., born Aug. 20, 1846. born in England ; and William A., born July 4, 1849 ; Lizzie, born Dec. 5, 1854; Joseph E., born March 14, 1851, died in infancy ; Frank P., born April 15, 1857 ; Charles, born Sept. 27. 1860 ; and Alice D., horn Feb. 21, 1864, born in America. At the time of his arrival, Mr. Hammond had $26 ; he and family came to Medina Co., where they remained one year, and from there went to Akron ; on his arrival in Copley Township. Summit Co., Ohio, he purchased a small farm that is now owned by William Wagoner, and remained there five years ; he then purchased a larger farm in the southern part of the township, and has by degrees made himself inde-

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pendent ; he started in the United States with scarcely anything, but by degrees, economy and close attention to business, he has purchased and paid for a fine farm of 332 acres. In the politics of this township Mr. Hammond has figured quite prominently, having identified himself with the Republican party. He is one of Copley's best and most respected citizens, and in the hearts of his fellow-townsmen has a warm place.

LEVI D. HOLLINGER, farmer ; P. O. Akron ; was born April 6, 1846, in Franklin Township ; he is a son of Jacob and Barbara (Daily) Hollinger, who were parents of the following : Joseph, Michael, David, Jacob, Levi D., Amanda, Harriet, and Josiah and Uriah (twins) ; the mother of these children died in 1860. and Mr. Hollinger married his second wife. Mary Underholt, and by her had two children—Warren and Minnie. Levi remained with his parents until during the war, when. being a lad of only 17, he enlisted in the cause of his country in Co. E, 13th O. V. I., and was afterward transferred to Co. D ; he participated in some of the most noted engagements of the war, among them being Stone River. Chickamauga, Mission Bidge, Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville, Kenesaw Mountain and many others ; Mr. Hollinger was one of the few who escaped drowning from the sinking of the steamer Matagorda, below Memphis. He was married in February, 1868, to Minerva Wylie, daughter of John Wylie, whose biography appears in this work ; to this union were born two children—Myrven J., born Oct. 23, 1868, and Dwight, born July 5, 1876. Mrs. Hollinger was born Feb. 8, 1843. Soon after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hollinger moved to Benton Co., Iowa, where they remained farming for six years ; at the end of that time they returned to Franklin Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where they lived until about 1878, when they came to Copley Township, where he has since resided.

SAMUEL HENKEY, farmer ; Copley Center; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., in October, 1828. He is a son of Louis and Catharine (Less) Henkey, who were parents of seven children; when our subject was but an infant his parents moved from his native State to Stark Co., Ohio. Our subject received a common-school education in youth, and he remained with his parents until he became a man. In October, 1849, he married Mary Witmer, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Gougler) Witmer, who was born Aug. 21, 1827. To this union were born five children—David, born Oct. 8. 1850 ; Mary E., born Feb. 4, 1854 ; Catharine. Nov. 14. 1863; John H., May 24. 1855, and Elizabeth, born July 14, 1858. In 1851, Samuel, together with his parents, moved from Stark Co., to Wayne Co., Ohio, and, after four year's stay there, moved to Summit Co., Ohio. They lived in the latter county in different localities. until about 1860, when they came to Copley Township, Summit Co.. Ohio, where our subject and family have ever since resided. Mr. Henkey is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Evangelical Association of Bath Township.

G. W. HAWKINS, farmer ; P. O. Copley Center; in 1814, Copley Township received its first settlers, and among them were the parents of the subject of this sketch. Much of their early experiences in the woods of Copley will be found in the history of this township in another part of this volume. G. W. Hawkins was the first white child born in the township, that date being Dec. 29, 1815. At the age of 10 years Mr. Hawkin's father died of fever, and at the age of 14, took charge of the old homestead, 100 acres, and remained in charge until 1834, when his mother married again. and his stepfather bought out the heirs. In January, 1840, he was united in marriage with Miss Matilda Hubbard, daughter of Reuben Hubbard, and to this union there were born five children—Adelia. died in infancy ; Eliza, born June 4, 1845, died Nov. 18, 18 71 ; Alice C., born Sept. 14. 184 7 ; George W., born Sept. 2, 1851, died Nov. 13, 1876 ; Eugene R., born June 28, 1854. Five years after his marriage, Mr. Hawkins moved on to the eastern part of Lot 1, where he has ever since resided. Mrs. Hawkins is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while Mr. Hawkins is a Democrat in politics. This family are among the leading ones of Copley Township.

WILLIAM JOHNSTON, farmer ; P. 0. Akron ; was born in Green Township, Summit Co.. Ohio, Aug. 3, 1815, and his birth was the second or third in the township. Mr. Johnston is a son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Willhelm) Johnston, who were parents of the following family : Mary, Alexander, Abram (deceased),

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John (deceased), William, Cornelius, Nancy and Eliza. The father was born Feb. 17. 1782, in New Jersey. When a young man he moved to Center Co., Penn.. where he remained until he came to Ohio. He died in June, 1871, at the advanced age of 89. Of the children, Alexander still resides in Green Township. He was the first Recorder of Summit Co., and afterward served as member of the Legislature. John was also a member of the State Legislature, serving at one time in the very distinguished position of Speaker of the House. Cornelius is a retired merchant of Akron. Nancy is the wife of Hon. N. W. Goodhue. William, the subject of this sketch, has held various township offices, and at one time was Director of the County Infirmary. This family came to Green Township from Center Co., Penn., in 1814. The first few years after their arrival they had difficulty in earning the wherewithal to supply their wants. The children received the most of their education by the light of the hickory bark blazing in the great fire, place. William Johnston remained with his parents until he was 29 years of age. He married Elizabeth G. Moore. daughter of John Moore, April 22, 1841, and by her had two sons—Cornelius A.. born July 16, 1842, and John M., born Aug. 13, 1844, the former of whom married Sarah Swartz. John married Miss A. Dales, who bore him two children, viz.. Jessie and Marcia. In April, 1844, Mr. Johnston came to Copley Township, locating on Lot 15. where he has ever since resided. He is a Republican in politics, and has been a subscriber for and read the New York Tribune for forty years.

CHARLES C. MILLER, farming and gardening ; P. 0. Akron ; was horn in Akron, Ohio. Dec. 11, 1832. He is the eldest child born to Ansel and Lucy A. (Hawkins) Miller, who were parents of two sons—Charles C. and James N. Mr. Miller, the father, was a native of Bridgewater. Vt. When a young man, he left home and went to Boston. Mass., where he worked at his trade, carpenter and joiner. While here, he assisted in building the Quincy Market House, on which he worked, scarcely missing a day, for 466 days. From Boston. Mr. Miller went to Rochester. N. Y.. living there one year. In 1828. he started West on a prospecting tour. and coming to Akron. he was so well pleased with the then village andsurroundings, that he returned to Rochester, and the next year, 1829, came to Akron for the purpose of making that his permanent home. Nov. 22, 1831, he married the mother of Charles C. and James N. From the time of his arrival in Akron, until 1840, Mr. Miller steadily followed his trade. About this time, he purchased an interest in a boatyard there, and engaged in the manufacturing of boats. During the winter of 1859-60, he sold out, and then went to live with his son Charles, with whom he resided until his death, Dec. 16, 1879, aged over 81 years. Charles C. Miller was reared and educated in Akron principally. He was married in August, 1860, to Mary A. Philbrick, daughter of Daniel Philbrick, of Michigan, and by her had a family of five children, as follows : Frank E. (deceased), Lottie A., Ansel P., Lute H. and Carl E. Mrs. hiller was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Jan. 12, 1843. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to their present place of residence, in Copley, where they have since resided. Mr. Miller is a Republican in politics, and an intelligent gentleman.

WILLIAM MARTENES. farmer; P. O. Akron : was born in Harmony, Butler Co., Penn.. Dec. 25, 1844. He is a son of Cornelius and Mary (Flowers) Martenes. and they were parents of the following family : Abraham, dead ; Maria, William, Sarah, dead ; Angeline, Austin, Rosa A., dead : and Nancy A. In 1865, this family came to Copley Township, Summit Co.. Ohio, where the parents remained until their respective deaths. Our subject was married in June. 1868. to Eliza Squires. and by her had one child, Charles G.. who was born in March. 1869. Mrs. Martenes died Nov. 29, 1875. Dec. 31, 1876, Mr. Martenes married Jennie Squires, a niece of his former wife's and a daughter of Chester Squires. Mr. Martenes has always been a farmer, and as such is among the best in his locality. He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife belong to the Church of God.

CHESTER ORCUTT, Copley Center ; is a native of Copley Township, and was born March 8, 1839. He is a son of Chester and Jerusha (Chamberlin) Orcutt, who were parents of two children—Chester and Elmira. These children are half-brother and sister to Parnel, Olive, Elizabeth and George Orcutt. Our subject was raised on the farm by his parents. In

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December, 1871, he made a visit to California, and was gone three months, the longest he was ever away from Copley Township. May 5, 1876, he was united in marriage with Melissa Simmons, daughter of Dr. and Margaret Simmons, and by her had one child, Elmira E., born Feb. 11, 1877. His wife died Dec. 25, 1878, and at the time of her death was a member of the Disciples' Church.

G. H. RITCHIE ; P. O. Akron ; was born in Portage Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Oct. 21, 1851. He is a son of Melchiah and Margaret (Squires) Ritchie who were parents of the following family : George H., Sarah, Henry (dead), Hiram, Robert, Jennie, Leonard, Melchiah and William. In 1852, this family moved into Copley Township and this has always been our subject's home. George H. remained with his parents in youth, receiving a good-education. In November, 1872, he married Mary A. Klingaman, only child of Jacob and Hannah Klingaman who was born Feb. 2, 1855. To this union one daughter—Lettie May, born June 13, 1873. After his marriage, Mr. Ritchie located on a farm of 65 acres, two miles east of the center on Lots 35 and 26, and this has since been his home. In 1875, Mr. Ritchie experienced religion, and he joined the religious sect known as the Church of God. In 1878, he commenced exhorting and preaching, and has since that time been assistant circuit minister of the circuit in which he resides. His whole family belong to this church.

SAMUEL ROTHROCK, (deceased), was a native of Philadelphia, Penn., and was born Oct. 20, 1820. He was one in a family of eight children, of whom Samuel and Rebecca (Eshbauch) Rothrock were the parents. In 1834, Samuel, together with his parents, came to Stark Co., Ohio, and here he resided until 1846. On the 25th of December, 1845, he was united in marriage with Catharine, daughter of Christian Stauffer ; and to this union were born the following family : Samuel, Christian, David, Amos, Levi, Susan, Mary, Maggie, Anna and Jacob. . These children are all living and all reside in Summit County. After his marriage, Mr. Rothrock commenced farming, and such was his occupation through life. In the spring of 1853, he and family came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and settled on Lot No. 12. In 1871, he commenced suffering withdropsy, and after about six months' intense suffering, his death occurred. That event was Dec. 29, 1871. He and wife were members of church, and Mr. Rothrock was a most estimable citizen.

WILLIAM C. SACKETT, farmer; P. 0. Akron; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., Oct. 29, 1827, the son of Aaron and Huldah C. (Tanner) Sackett ; Aaron was born Jan. 7, 1791, and Huldah Aug. 10, 17 93 ; they were married May 15, 1816, and the parents of ten children as follows : Theodosia, now Mrs. Seth B. Hall, of Huston, Texas ; Harriet, now Mrs. W. A. Hanford, of Cuyahoga Falls ; George, now of Cuyahoga Falls ; Sarah, died, aged 14 ; Emeline, died in 1867, aged 42 ; William C., of Copley ; Seth, now of Colorado ; Maria C., now Mrs. Cornelius Kellogg, of Freedom, Portage Co.; Frances A., married Bruice Baldwin and moved to Missouri, where she died ; Sarah M., now Mrs. H. C. Grant. of Cuyahoga Falls. Aaron was always a farmer; he died at the residence of his son William, June 8, 1872. The father of Huldah C. Tanner served in the Revolutionary war, and his widow drew a penision for many years previous to her death ; Huldah was a member of the Congregational Church at Tallmadge ; she died April 24, 1855. When the subject of this sketch was about 10 years of age, his parents removed to Ohio and settled in Tallmadge Township ; William was educated mostly in the schools of Tallmadge ; he attended the High School of Akron during the winter of 1848-49, when M. D. Leggett, formerly U. S. Commissioner of Patents, was Principal ; then farmed land on Chuckery Plains north of Akron. for about two summers. In the fall of 1851, he left Summit County for California and Oregon, where he remained four years. During most of this time he was engaged in mining, at first near Shasta City, which was then at the head of wagon navigation, and then for about one year in the neighborhood of Jacksonville, Oregon, situated at the head of Rogue River Valley. Mr. Sackett returned to Ohio in the summer of 1855, and in the fall purchased from George Sackett, his brother, the farm upon which he now resides ; the land was then known as the Isaac C. Isbel property, and familiar to most people as the "Copley Swamp." Mr. Sackett was married in the year 1857, to Miss Ratty L., daughter of Henry Galbraith, of Akron ; he is the father of four children—Clarence, died. aged 18 ; Hattie,

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died, aged 6 ; Ina. died, aged 4.; William A., his only living child, is now a student of the Akron High Schools; he was born in March, 1866.

J. W. SWIGART, farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Lawrence Township, Stark Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1836. He is the son of Jacob and Abigail Swigart, who were parents of four children John W., George S., Alfred J. and Maggie C. In 1847, the Swigart family moved to Summit Co., Bath Township, and the family home has been there ever since. John W. lived with his parents until he was 21 years of age, and, June 10, 1858. he was united in marriage with Sarah J. Stump, who was born Aug. 24, 1837. To this union there were born seven children—Alfred. born April 10, 1859 ; Charles E., Dec. 10, 1861 Clara J., Oct. 7, 1864 ; Mary E., June 13, 186 7 ; William W., Oct. 4. 1870 ; John C., Oct. 15. 1873, and Stella M., Aug. 23, 1879. When Mr. Swigart arrived at his majority, he purchased a farm in Bath Township, where he remained six years. farming during the summer and teaching school during the winter. In the spring of 1864, he came to Copley Township, and has remained in different localities ever since. Mr. Swigart is a Democrat in politics, and an earnest advocate of the advancement of education. He and wife are members of the Reformed Church at Copley Center.

CHARLES TAYLOR. farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, Feb. 27. 1834. He is a son of Theodore and Matilda (Hoyt) Taylor, who were parents of thirteen children, of whom the following only are living: Daniel. Charles, Ophelia, Joseph and Ellen. The father. Theodore. was born in Connecticut, in 1801. In 1818. in company with his parents, he came to Norton Township. and two years after their arrival his father died. In 1827, he was married to Miss Hoyt, and soon after this event moved to Copley, where they remained until their respective deaths. The father died Aug. 11, 1862, and the mother Dec. 23, 1880. Charles Taylor remained with his parents, assisting them on the farm, until 20 years of age. In October, 1855, he was united in marriage with Sophronia Cook, daughter of Edmund Cook. after which he removed to St. Joseph Co., Mich. He remained here about a year and then returned to Copley, where he has ever since made his home. To Mr. Taylor's union there was born the following family : Charles M., Emma, Lewis C., Fietta and Mary. He has a nice home, on part of Lots 27 and 34. He is an intelligent gentleman, and a Republican in politics.

PETER WEEKS (deceased), was born in Gilmanton, N. H.. Jan. 29, 17 93. He was one in the following family born to John and Hannah (Moody) Weeks—Levitt, Peter, Abigail, Dorothea, Moody, Celestia, Matthias and Mary, the youngest being the only surviving member of the family. Peter remained with his parents at the place of his birth until about the age of 25, and then, in company with Abel Bennett, moved westward, locating in Wadsworth, Medina Co., Ohio. They were among the earliest settlers of that neighborhood, and coming as they did, with their knowledge of the carpenter and joiner business, they proved a valuable addition to the settlement. Two years after his arrival in Wadsworth, Mr. Weeks' two brothers, Levitt and Moody, arrived. and the three brothers then formed a partnership in the carpentering business, the firm taking the name of Weeks Bros., and this firm erected nearly all the buildings of Wadsworth prior to 1832. In November. 1821, Peter Weeks and Alathea Taylor were united in marriage. This lady died. and his second wife was Catharine Francisco. daughter of Henry Francisco, and by her had three children, as follows— Alathea. born Nov. 1. 1863, died in infancy ; Martha L.. June 1, 1866, died June 16, 1878. and Charles P.. born Sept. 1, 181870. Besides his own family. Mr. Weeks reared three of Levitt's children, who were left motherless when quite small, and two of Moody's children, who were left orphans in childhood. Mr. Weeks came to Copley Township in 1832, locating on Lot No. 23. He was a hardworking, industrious man. He was kind and sympathetic in his family duties. and always gentlemanly and courteous in his intercourse with neighbors. He early in life identified himself with the Disciples' Church, and. in his religious duties, was always prompt. He came to Ohio with no property, but by honest and upright dealings left 500 acres of excellent land at his death. In 1872, he commenced suffering with heart disease, which finally terminated in his death Nov. 2, 1873. On his 80th birthday, friends to the number of one hundred gathered in to celebrate the event. and, in his latter hours, Mr. Weeks recalled

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this scene with a happy heart to think he had so many friends who were so much interested in his welfare. But thus it is, one by one the old landmarks are fast fading away. but the hope of the present generation is to record the events of these old pioneers that in years to come their names and deeds will not be forgotten, but treasured up. and, in after years, prove an honor to their families.

WILLIAM WAGGONER, farmer ; P. 0. Copley Center ; was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y.. Nov. 13, 1829, and is one of the following family born to William and Catharine (Spahr) Waggoner : Andrew (dead). John (dead), Christina (dead), Anna, Almira. Peter (dead). and Amanda and Matilda, twins (dead). In 1835, our subject and parents came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and their first settlement was on Pigeon Creek. They remained here in a log cabin one year and then removed to Lot 38, about a mile south of the Center. Mr. Waggoner has at different times served in the capacity of stonemason, but at the time of his second removal in Copley Township, up to the time of his death, his chosen occupation was coopering. Our subject lived with his parents until he was 20 years of age, and then went to Akron and learned the bricklayer's trade, which he has followed to a considerable extent since during the summer seasons and teaching school during the winter. In April, 1857, he married Ann B. Stearn, and he and wife went to Iowa, where they remained seven years, he working at his trade. In 1864, they returned to Copley Township, where our subject has made his home ever since. Mrs. Waggoner died Nov. 15, 1863. In December, 1863, he enlisted his services in his country's behalf, and served until the close of the war, participating in the battles of Franklin, Nashville and many others. At the close of the war he went to Akron to work at his trade until he married Lydia A. Randolph. This event took place March 4, 1869. They then moved to Copley. Mr. Waggoner owns 96 acres of land ; is a Republican, in politics, and is highly esteemed by those who know him.

JOHN WYLIE, farmer ; P. O. Akron ; was born in Washington Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1809, and is the only child of John and Sarah (Hewitt) Wylie. When 3 years of age, John's parents died and he then went to live in Stark Co., Ohio, with his uncle, Henry Everhard, who wasappointed his guardian. His uncle was the owner of a mill, and young Wylie was reared to the milling trade ; he received a good common-school education, and when he became of age, commenced milling, which business he followed many years afterward. In September, 1833, he married Ruemma Gaff, daughter of James Gaff, and by her had six children—Amanda, died in infancy ; Sarah J. ; Elizabeth, died in childhood : Paul. dead ; Theron G. and Minerva. After his marriage. Mr. Wylie carried on the milling business in Springfield and Coventry Townships, in Summit Co., Ohio, until 1855. He then discontinued milling and removed to Lot 16. in Copley Township, same county, and has made that his home ever since. His son Paul served with distinction in the late war as Color Bearer in Company H. 104th 0. V. I. He served three years and was in a number of engagements. Mrs. Wylie died April 14, 1859 ; Mr. Wylie's second wife is Jane Ayers, widow of Orin H. Ayers, who had one son, Mervin, by Mr. Ayers. This son was one of the brave boys in the 6th Ohio Battery that gave such efficient service. He finally died of disease at Chattanooga Tenn. Mr. Wylie is a stanch Republican in his political views, and is an honorable, upright man in every respect.

GEORGE W. WISE (deceased). A native of Summit County, and a prominent and influential citizen of Wadsworth, Medina County, for many years ; born in Green Township November 17, 1828, and died December 28, 1879. He moved to Medina County when a young man, and purchased a farm near Wadsworth ; was also engaged in business at that place. He erected a number of buildings in the village, among which were the schoolhouse and. Odd Fellows' Block. He served as Township Trustee, was chosen to other minor offices, and elected Commissioner of Medina County ; was connected with various societies, among which were the Masons, Odd Fellows, Good Templars and Knights of Honor. In April, 1871, he moved to Michigan with his family, and located in Isabella Co., being one of the pioneer settlers of' Wise Township, which was named in his honor. He served there as Justice of the Peace and Tax Collector ; was engaged in the lumber business and kept a store. For about twenty years, he was a partner with E. G. Loomis, both at Wadsworth and in Michigan. Mr. Wise was married, June 1, 1861, to

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Miss Electa M. Pettibone ; they were the parents of three children—George Grant, born Dec. 16, 1865 ; Nettie P., born Aug. 18, 1868, and William Dennison, born June 4, 1870. After Mr. Wise's death, the family returned to Summit Co., and now reside in Copley Township. Mrs. Wise is the daughter of Dennison and Jane (Barber) Pettibone. The Pettibones are of French descent, their ancestors having left France during the Revolution, and after staying in England a few years removed to America. Dennison was born Oct. 22, 1807, in Hartford, Conn.; the son of Norman and Amelia (Whitmore) Pettibone ; he was married Feb. 26, 1834, to Jane Barber, who was born Nov. 6, 1816. After residing in Norton Township over thirty years, Dennison died, Jan. 18, 1872, leaving four children—Pamelia. now Mrs. Colbetzor, of Copley ; Electa M., now Mrs. G. W. Wise ; Phebe Ellen, now now Mrs. Albert Beach, and Jared B., of Akron.

CHARLES F. ZIEGLER, miller, Copley Center ; sole owner and proprieter of Copley Mill. This gentleman was born in Germany in 1831. When but a small lad he came to the United States, which has since been his home. He was raised and educated in Philadelphia, and when a young man removed to New Jersey, and in 1862 came to Ohio, locating in Wadsworth, Medina Co. In 1866, Mr. Ziegler purchased the Copley Mill, paying for the same $3,300. The mill at this time was in a very poor, condition. Mr. Ziegler immediately commenced renovating and improving the property, making additions as his means increased, placing in an almost new engine, until he now owns one of the best mills in western Summit Co. Under Mr. Ziegler's management, this mill turns out a brand of the best quality of flour, and the mill has quite an extensive run of custom grinding. Since coming to Copley, Mr. Ziegler has purchased, besides his mill property, a nice lot of land of 7 acres, on which he has erected a fine house at a cost of $1,500. While living in Wadsworth he married Lovina Yoder, and this couple have one son. Charles, who lives with his parents. Mr. Ziegler started in life a poor boy. At about the age of 14 he commenced learning his trade, which he has ever since followed, giving him an experience that entitles him to the name of being one of the best millers in this county. By industry and economy he has arisen from poverty to one of ease and comfort. He is an intelligent and enterprising citizen.