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Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio
Vol. 2
by Warner, Beers & Co.
1885
 
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  Garrettsville Twp. -
SMITH E. WADSWORTH, hotel proprietor, Garrettsville, was born in Windham Township, Portage Co., Ohio, Oct. 15, 1848; son of Elmer and Emiline (Smith) Wadsworth.  He was raised on a farm and educated at the common schools.  His first enterprise for himself was clerking for a year in a meat market at Ravenna, this county.  He then came to Garrettsville, and along with his father and brother engaged in the meat market business, dealing in connection with the same quite extensively in hides, pelts and tallow, buying and shipping for about seven years, which required our subject to be on the road more or less.  He was married Jan. 5, 1876, to Miss Hannah Styles, born in Paris Township, this county, July 26, 1847, daughter of James and Eleanor Styles, early settles of that township, and by this union there is one child - Arthur James.  In March, 1880, Mr. Wadsworth purchased the Cannon House, which he combined with the Wadsworth House, adopting the name "Cannon House," of which he has since been "mine host."  He is an active member of Portage Lodge, I. O. O. F., and is a F. & A. M.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 738
  Streetsboro Twp. -
SAMUEL WAIT, Jr., farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in Hampden County, Mass., Sept. 21, 1816; son of Samuel and Rachel (Judd) Wait, who improved a farm on which they lived seven years, and then removed to the farm now owned and occupied by their son, Samuel, in Streetsboro Township, which they also cleared and improved, and where they lived and died.  The paternal grandparents of our subject were Jonathan and Margaret (Smith) Wait, formerly of Hampden, County, Mass, who settled in Aurora Township in 1829, and lived and died there.  His maternal grandfather, Reuben Judd, also of Hampden County, Mass., was an early settler of Streetsboro, this county, and his maternal grandmother was Rachel Smeed.  Samuel Wait, Sr., was twice married, having by his first wife, Betsey Bell, three children: Melissa, wife of Frederick Plum; Betsey (deceased) and Samuel (deceased).  By his second wife, Rachel Judd, he had eleven children:  Samuel, Sarah (wife of Linus Smith), Andrew, Mary (deceased), William, Orlinda (deceased), Edward, Delilah (deceased), G. Washington, Wellington, and Ellen, wife of Harvey Ferris.  Our subject was married Apr. 22, 1855, to Maria, daughter of William and Fanny Welch, of Franklin Township, this county, and by her he has three children: Elbert H., Estella, wife of Charles King, and Gertrude M.  Mr. Wait is one of Streetsboro Township's representative farmers and citizens.  In politics he is a Democrat.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 898
  Atwater Twp. -
SILAS P. WALLER, farmer, P. O. Atwater, was born Nov. 6, 1841, on the Waller estate, this township, in the old log-cabin which his father first occupied in 1837, since when two generations have been born within its honored  walls.  His father, David G. Waller, was born in Palmyra Township, this county, Aug. 12, 1812, and was married to Catherine Webber, born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 17, 1804, daughter of Peter Webber, who was born Sept.4, 1779, in Berkshire County, Penn., a son of Christian Webber, a native of Germany who fled from that country when eighteen years of age to avoid being pressed into the army.  To this union were born the following children, viz.:  Hiram, Silas P. (our subject), and David Webber.  David G. Waller's parents, Silas, Sr., and Betsey (Knappen) Waller, were natives of Connecticut and parents of thirteen children, only two of whom now survive:  David G., and Mason, a native of Palmyra Township, where he still resides.  Silas Waller, Sr., was a son of Joseph (who died in Connecticut) and Sarah Waller, who accompanied her three sons, Silas, David and Ansel, with their families, who settled in Palmyra in 1805; she died Feb. 21, 1815.  Our subject was married June 2, 1870, to Miss Angeline V., daughter of Henry and Sophia Dawes, early settlers of Deerfield Township, natives of England and the parents of twelve children.  To Mr. and Mrs. Waller have been born six children, four now living: Mary Sophia, Fannie Betsey, Cora Elizabeth and George Edmund.  Our subject enlisted in 1861 in the three months call, but did not go out.  He re-enlisted for three years in Company G, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was wounded in the battle of Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, 1862, and was honorably discharged on account of same, Mar. 16, 1863.  After being discharged from the army he attended school at the Poland Seminary, Mahoning Co., Ohio, for one year, and during the winter of 1864-65 he attended the Iron City Commercial College, from which he graduated in the spring of 1865.  in October, 1865, he removed to Lawrence County, Mo., and was engaged in teaching school for five years, during which time he assisted in organizing a teachers' institute, and establishing a teachers' library of over 350 volumes; was one of the prime movers in establishing a normal school at Marionville (the building costing $12,000).  He was a member of its first Board of Directors, and Secretary of the Board of Directors for three years, and also one of the Building Committee.  In the spring of 1870 he returned to the old homestead on a visit, during which he married Angeline Victoria Dawes, and in September returned with his bride to Missouri.  During the winter he taught school.  In the spring of 1871 he engaged in farming, in which he continued for five years, and during that time he held the offices of Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, and Collector of Taxes;  he was First Lieutenant of Company I, Missouri State Militia.  During the fall of 1873 they lost their little boy, Edmund Guy, and in the spring of 1874 they buried their little boy, Henry Lester, over which his wife became very dependent.  Her health remaining very poor all summer, she returned to Ohio on a visit the first of October, staying all the winter of 1874-75.  During that time  he was engaged in teaching school.  In the spring of 1875 he returned to Ohio, and stayed all summer, during which time his wife's health greatly improved.  In the fall of 1875 he proposed to his wife that they return to Missouri again, to which she objected, saying that she would rather live in Ohio in a log-cabin than in Missouri in a mansion.  He then decided to return to Missouri, dispose of his property and come back and settle on the old homestead, and is now living in the old log-cabin which has been standing some sixty-five years, and in which the third generation is now living.  He has been a member of the Township Board of Education for seven years, and has always taken on active part in public and private enterprises.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 587
  Garrettsville Twp. -
GUY WARREN, physician, Garrettsville, was born at Newton Falls, Trumbull Co., Ohio, Jan. 22, 1844; son of John J. and Louisa M. (Bishop) Warren.  The former, born in Eden, Erie Co., N.Y., came to Nelson Township, Portage Co., Ohio, at an early date, and is now a retired M. D. of that place; the latter, a native of Nelson Township, this county, was born Feb. 29, 1823, and died May 29, 1852.  They were parents of five children, of whom our subject is third, and he was seven years old when his parents moved to Nelson Township, this county.  Here he spent his early days assisting on the farm, and attending the common schools.  He finished his classical education and medical course at the Eclectic Institute in Philadelphia, graduating in 1870, immediately entering on the practice of his chosen profession at Garrettsville, Ohio, where he has since resided.  He was married Aug. 2, 1871, to Ellen M., daughter of Henry C. and Lucinda (Hopkins) Tilden, and born in Nelson Township, this county, Jan. 12, 1851.  By this union there are two children: Louie B. and Carrie.  Thus far the Doctor's practice has proven a success, and from a small beginning he now has a ride extending over six or seven townships, the result of a thorough knowledge of his profession and a strict attention to business.  He is an active member of Portage Lodge, No. 456, I. O. O. F.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page  739
  Garrettsville Twp. -
STEPHEN G. WARREN
, physician, Garrettsville, was born in Geauga County, Ohio, Apr. 7, 1841; son of Gamaliel and Patience (Burden) Warren, natives of New Jersey and Rhode Island respectively, and who had a family of ten children: Eliza, Maria, Harriet, Jane, Ann, Matilda, Catherine, Polly, Burden and Stephen G.  They removed to Geauga County, this State, in about 1835, and here the father died in 1876, the mother two years later.  Our subject was raised on a farm, and at the age of sixteen years entered the Western Reserve Seminary at Farmington, and from there went to the medical schools of Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated in 1864.  He entered upon his profession at Erie, but owning to ill health had to retire for a time, and the following two years were spent in West Virginia.  He was married June 27, 1864, to Miss Julia M. Gladding, born in Attica, N. Y., Nov. 9, 1841, daughter of Horace and Juliette (Taylor) Gladding, natives of New York, the former of whom is now deceased.  By this union there is one child - Clyde T.  In 1863 Dr. Warren located at Garrettsville, Ohio, where he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession.  He is an active member of Garrettsville Lodge, No. 246, F. & A. M., also of Silver Creek Chapter, No. 144, and Oriental Commandery No. 12, K. T., of Cleveland.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 738
  Atwater Twp. -
E. WARRINGTON, M. D., Atwater, was born in Butler Township, Columbiana Co., Ohio, in April, 1821, son of Abraham and Keziah (Woolman) Warrington, who were the first couple married, in Springfield Settlement, Columbiana Co., Ohio, where they raised their family of ten children and resided the balance of their lives.  Our subject was raised on a farm, receiving a primary education in Friends' select schools and at Mt. Pleasant Academy.  After teaching twelve years and practicing surveying he began the study of medicine and graduated at Cleveland in the Medical Department of the Western Reserve College in 1852.  For five years he practiced his profession at North Benton, Mahoning Co., Ohio.  In 1857 he settled in Atwater Center, where he has sine been a constant and successful practice and with two exceptions is the oldest living physician in the county.  He has been a member of the portage County, Medical Society for sixteen years, ever since it was started; is also a member of the Northeastern Ohio Medical Association.  During his twenty-eight years' residence in Atwater seven doctors at different times have tried to get a foothold there, but would remain only a short time.  Dr. Warrington for many years back has used antiseptic method in the treatment of both wounds and diseases with marked success generally, and in some individual cases with marvelous results.  In 1853 the Doctor was married to Miss Jane Sproat, who died in 1863, leaving two children - Richard and Jessie.  He was married on second occasion in April 1865, to Miss Elizabeth Ritchie, of Columbiana County, Ohio.  Dr. Warrington has served as Township Treasurer and on Board of Education.  He is connected with the Congregational Church.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 588
  Garrettsville Twp. -
PHILANDER WATERS, farmer and mechanic, Garrettsville, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, July 31, 1838, eldest in the family of nine children of Milton and Pluma (Moore) Waters, natives of New York.  The former, a farmer by occupation, and an early settler of Trumbull County, Ohio, died Sept., 1882; his widow still survives.  Our subject's facilities for obtaining an education were limited to the common schools.  He entered on his career in life as a farm hand, but having a natural inclination for mechanics, eventually entered a shop, and has since been engaged in the latter occupation.  During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted with the 100 days men in Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Ohio National Guards.  Mr. Waters was married July, 1867, to Miss Maria Reynolds, a native of Windham Township, this county, by whom he has two children:  Virdie, born in November, 1872, as Pearl, born in February, 1874.  In 1881 Mr. Waters removed to Garrettsville, purchased a small farm and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 739
  Garrettsville Twp. -
CHARLES B. WEBB, lawyer, Garrettsville, was born in Freedom Township, Portage Co., Ohio, Jan. 4, 1844, son of Dr. James and Eliza L. Webb.  His early life was employed on the homestead farm and in attending the neighboring common school and academy.  At the age of eighteen he entered upon his career in life as a clerk in a furnishing establishment in Youngstown, where he remained about a year, and then returned to Garrettsville and entered where he remained about a year, and then returned to Garrettsville and entered the employ of W. S. W. S. Wright, who at that time was Postmaster and owned a grocery store.  He remained in his service several months, then enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty-fifty Ohio National Guards, Company H, 100 days regiment, and immediately went to the front and participated in numerous engagements, and returned home.  He spent the following year on the homestead in Freedom Township, this county; then taught school one winter in Ravenna Township, then went to Trumbull County, Ohio, and devoted his time for two years to the study of dentistry.  Returning to Garrettsville he followed this profession for ten years, when he was obliged to retire on account of ill-health.  He was married Oct. 12, 1871, to Vine F. Gillson, born in Geauga County, Ohio, Nov. 23, 1848, daughter of Willard and Sylva (Frisby) Gillson, natives of Vermont and early settlers of Geauga County, and who were the parents of six children: Norman, Luther, Flavilla, Frank L., Josephine and Anna.  Mrs. Gillson is deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Webb have the study of the same of 1877, and was admitted to the bar at the January term of the Supreme Court in 1880, and opened an office in Garrettsville where he has since remained in the practice of his profession.  He has served the people of his township as Justice of the Peace one term of three years; is an active member of Garrettsville Lodge, No. 246, F. & A. M.  Politically he is a strong advocate of the principles of the Republican party.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 740
  Freedom Twp. -
DR. JAMES WEBB
, (deceased) was born Feb. 26, 1799, and died in Freedom, Portage Co., Ohio, Nov. 9, 1852, in his fifty-fourth year.  His early life was spent in Corfu, Genesee Co., N. Y. At the age of twelve and until he was fifteen he was a great sufferer from a white swelling.  Perhaps no course of events at any time transpired that had more to do with shaping thevcurrent of his life than this long illness.  Being incapacitated for manual labor, his mind naturally was attracted to books and the realm of thought, the outcome of which was the study of medicine.  At this early period, too, he commenced that life of prayer and trust and patience, which ever after adorned a most exemplary Christian character, whose light was always pure and steady, and to be trusted.  n early manhood he commenced the study of his chosen profession, graduating at Batavia, N. Y., Medical College, in 1823.  He began the practice of medicine at Holley, Orleans Co., N. Y., and it was here he formed the acquaintance of Miss Eliza Landfear, with whom he was united in marriage, Nov. 27, 1827.  Four sons and six daughters were born to this union, of whom five were natives of Holley.  Here Dr. Webb spent thirteen or more of the best years of his life in building up a successful and honorable practice.  Here too he united with the Masonic fraternity, of which he was an honored member, and at the time of his death was a member of Garrettsville Lodge, No. 246, F. & A. M. In 1840 he exchanged his village property for a home and thirty acres of land in Freedom, Portage Co., Ohio, to which he removed with his family in May of that year. One special object in thevremoval was that he might secure land where his boys might find employment and still be under home restraints.  Here, as in Holley, he built up a good practice, the needs of the community commanding his services as a physician and surgeon.  Here he labored faithfully until he was attacked by that terrible disease (cancer on the face) which after many months of intense suffering terminated his days, while he heard the call of the Great Physician to "come up higher."  In his life Dr. Webb was ever known as a Christian physician, and was beloved and honored as such. He was a member of the Congregational Church at Freedom.  His beloved wife, two sons, Warren and Mervin, and daughter, Sarah, have already followed him "over the river." Rollin S. Webb, Charles B. Webb, Mrs. Dr. Tidball, Mrs. W. S. Wight, Mrs. Warren Peirce, and Miss Mary Webb, are all residents of this county and the village of Garretsville.  Mrs. Cornelia Reilley, the eldest, is a resident of Bay City, Mich.  As a father Dr. Webb was one of the wisest and best, and to his children the memory of such a father is of priceless worth.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 720
  Garrettsville Twp. -
ROLLIN S. WEBB, editor, Garrettsville, was born in Freedom Township, Portage Co., Ohio, May 28, 1848, son of Dr. James and Eliza (Landfear) Webb, the former of whom was born in Genesee County, N. Y., Feb. 26, 1799, and came to Freedom Township about 1835, where he practiced medicine for over twenty years; the latter was born in Hartford, Conn., Nov. 18, 1807.  They had ten children, viz.: Cornelia B.; Warren J., a lawyer in St. Louis, Mo., who died in 1866; Lizzie J.; Carrie M., Sarah M., died in Garrettsville in 1873; Merwin F., died while in the army at Natchez, Miss., in 1863; Rollin S.; Helen M.; Charles B. and Mary R.  Dr. James Webb died at his residence in Freedom Township Nov. 9, 1852.  Our subject was educated in the common schools and academy at Freedom, and Hiram College, and afterward taught school in Freedom and Shalersville.  He resided in his native township until twenty years of age, when he came here and worked two years at the printing business, then went to Cleveland and was employed nearly two years in the Leader office.  Sept. 1, 1873, he purchased the Garrettsville Journal, and has since been its editor and proprietor.  He was married Jan. 6, 1875, to Miss Ella S. McHenry, born Apr. 13, 1856, at Sandyville, Ohio, daughter of Reuben and Adaline McHenry, the former born in Leesburg, Va., Feb. 4, 1812; latter in Lynn, Mass., Mar. 7, 1814.  By this union were born three children: Estella Adaline, Gertrude Eliza and Lawrence Mervin.  Mr. Webb is Clerk of the Congregational Church, with which he has been connected several years, and of which he was Treasurer six years.  He is a member of Portage Lodge, No. 456, I. O. O. F., at Garrettsville.  Politically he is identified with the Republican party.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page  739
  Atwater Twp. -
JAMES WEBBER, JR., farmer, P. O. Atwater Centre, was born on the homestead farm where he now resides in Atwater township, this county, April 8, 1825, the second son of James, Sr., and Phebe (Mix) Webber (whose record appears in this book elsewhere).  Our subject was married in 1855 to Margaret, widow of Isaac L. Webber, eldest son of James Webber, Sr. (by whom she had three children:  James B., Charles E. and Lida L.), and a native of Harrison County, Ind.  To our subject and wife have been born two sons: Robert L. and Howard H.  Residing from birth on the old homestead, our subject's life has necessarily been uneventful.  He has served as Justice of the Peace some years and in various other township offices of trust.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 591
  Atwater Twp. -
HIRAM B. WEBBER, merchant, P. O. Atwater Centre, was born in Atwater Township, this county, July 18, 1828, son of James, Sr., and Phebe (Mix) Webber, natives of Wallingford, Conn., whose history appears in this work.  The subject of this sketch left home when seventeen years of age, and followed mercantile business at New Albany, Ind., where he was extensively engaged for upwards of thirty years.  He was united in marriage in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1845, with Miss Fannie E. Smith, of Bloomington, Ind., and who died in Atwater, this township, March 6, 1881.  By this union there are three children, now living: Louis C., Mary J. and John L.  Mr. Webber moved to St. Louis in 1872, and engaged in the sale of carpets, but in 1875 returned to his native place, where he erected his present place of business, in which he carries a general stock of goods.  Mr. Webber was a stock-holder and Director in the Ohio Falls Iron Works at New Albany, Ind., and has been otherwise identified with prominent operations here and elsewhere.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page
  Randolph Twp. -
ALONZO V. WHITE
, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born on the farm where he now resides in Randolph Township, this county, Oct. 3, 1838, a son of Horace and Caroline M. White, natives of Connecticut, and who immigrated to Ohio in 1834, locating in this county, where they remained until their death.  The father died in December, 1881, the mother in December, 1883.  Our subject was married Jan. 9, 1862, to Susan Holibaugh, born in Pennsylvania Oct. 19, 1838, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Holibaugh, both deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. White are the parents of three children: Hattie E., born Sept. 30, 1801; Albert R., born Sept 1, 1870; and Stella M., born Sept. 25, 1874.  Mrs. White is a member of the Disciples Church.  Our subject is a carpenter by trade, but has been engaged in farming for the last five years.  He owns seventy acres of improved land on which there is a beautiful residence where he and his family reside.  He served in the late war of the Rebellion in Company G, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry.  Mr. White has been very successful through life.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 808
  Garrettsville Twp. -
CHARLES A. WHITE, retired farmer, Garrettsville, is a native of Vermont, born Sept. 14, 1825, son of Noadiah and Wealthy (Hazen) White, natives of New England and early settlers of Garrettsville, parents of ten children, eight of whom were boys over six feet in height.  Our subject came here with his parents when eight years of age, and grew to maturity amid pioneer scenes acquiring such an education as could be obtained in the common schools of those early days, and entered upon his career in life as a farmer.  In 1850 he crossed the plains to California, returning in about a year.  Mr. White was married in 1853 to Lucinda Landfear a native of Connecticut, born Sept. 5, 1830, who has borne him three children: Clara, Will and Hattie.  During the war of the Rebellion Mr. White enlisted in 1861 in Company H. Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry 100 days men.  In 1862 he re-enlisted, this time in Company D, Eighty-fourth Regiment, and served four months; then in 1864 he enlisted in Company E, Sixtieth Regiment, serving till the close of the war.  Mr. White has filled the offices of Deputy Sheriff about four years, Constable six years, and as Marshal of Garrettsville five years.  In 1880 he took a mail route of a circuit of three offices, which he controlled four years.  He retired from farm labors in 1882, and removed into the village.  He is a member of Bentley Post, G. A. R., of Mantua.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 740
  Randolph Twp. -
 

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 808

  Atwater Twp. -
FRIEND WHITTELSEY, farmer, P. O. Atwater, was born April 10, 1830, in Atwater Township, this county, son of Randolph and Clarissa (Mansfield) Whittelsey, of Wallingford, Conn., who were the parents of five children: Patrick Edgar, Friend, Randall, and Clara, wife of Ambrose Goss.  The paternal grandfather of our subject, John H. Whittelsey, also a native of Wallingford, Conn., of Scotch descent, settled in the woods near Atwater about 1807, on the farm now owned and occupied by John B. Whittelsey, Jr., his only living child.  Our subject was married in 1856 to Miss Eliza Ballinger, of Atwater, who came from Cheltenham, England, with her parents in 1850, and who died in November 1859, leaving one son - ElishaMr. Whittelsey was married, on second occasion, to Miss Susan B. Smith, of Deerfield, by whom he has two children:  Susan B. and Edgar.  Mr. Whittelsey occupies a part of the old homestead, having a farm of 260 acres.  He is regarded as one of the substantial men of Atwater Township.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 591
  Atwater Twp. -
RANDALL WHITTELSEY, farmer, P. O. Atwater, was born on the homestead farm, upon which he now lives, in Atwater Township, this county, August 30, 1842, the youngest son of Randolph S. and Clarissa (Mansfield) Whittelsey, natives of Wallingford, Conn., where the former was born September, 1799, and the latter in November, 1800.  They reared a family of five children, all of whom are now living: Patrick, Edgar, Friend, Randall, and Clara, wife of Ambrose GossRaldolph S. Whittelsey came to this county when seven years of age, with his father, John H., who founded a home on the land in Atwater Township, now occupied by John B. Whittelsey.  Our subject was married November 16, 1876, to Miss Lucy L., daughter of Royal Merwin, of Palmyra Township, this ocunty, and whose family were pioneers of that township.  The three children born to this union are all living: Louis born June 11, 1878; Clara Jane, born Aug. 7, 1880, and Royal, born Aug. 1, 1882.  The Whittelseys are among the most numerous of the pioneers, and are highly respected.  Under our subject's able administration the homestead farm has become one of the finest in Atwater Township.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 592
  Streetsboro Twp. -
HENRY H. WILCOX, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born Jan. 1, 1845, in Streetsboro, this county; son of Alanson and Sylvia (Lawrence) Wilcox, and grandson of Benjamin Wilcox who came from Jefferson County, N. Y., to Streetsboro in 1832, and located on the farm now occupied by our subject, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived and died.  He had seven children: Wealthy, wife of Rufus Ellsworth; Julia, deceased wife of James W. Clark; Jeanette, wife of Alanson Plum; Betsey, wife of Daniel Tucker; Alanson (deceased); Newell and Frank.  Alanson Wilcox, the father of our subject, was a carpenter by trade.  He put up the Methodist Church at Streetsboro, besides many other buildings.  He was married, Feb. 2, 1887, to Sylvia, daughter of Thomas and Susannah (Parker) Lawrence, who settled in Streetsboro in 1833.  By this union there were two children: Harriet E. (deceased) and Henry H.  In 1837 Alanson Wilcox moved to the farm settled by his father, where he resided until his death.  He died Aug. 24, 1862, at the age of fifty years.  Our subject was reared on the old homestead where he has always resided.  He was married, Sept. 10, 1871, to Agnes, daughter of Henry and Louisa (Tucker) French, of Streetsboro, by whom he has three children: Millard D., Artemas J. and John H.  Mrs. Wilcox is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Mr. Wilcox has served his township as Clerk and Trustee; in politics he is a Democrat.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 898
  Edinburg Twp. -
HENRY T. WILLSON, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in the State of New York, Nov. 22, 1820; son of David and Rebecca Willson, former a native of Coxsackie, N.Y., born in 1790, latter a native of New York, They were married in New York and came to this county in 1833, settling and remaining here until their death.  Our subject was married the first time, in 1842, to Martha Hancock, born in Michigan in1826, died in 1865.  After her death Mr. Willson married, Aug. 26, 1867, Mary Bartley, born in 1832 in Edinburg, this county. Our subject is the father of seven children, five of whom are now living; Ellen, Omar O., John T., George E., and Alice.  Mr. Willson is a carpenter by trade, but of late years has been engaged in farming.  He owns eighty one acres of nice land in Edinburg Township, where he and his family reside.
S  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 657
  Atwater Twp. -
A. V. WILLSEY, Postmaster and merchant, Atwater, was born in Schoharie County, N. Y., in 1823, son of Henry T. and Orpha (Snow) Willsey, natives of that state.  The family located north of Atwater Center in 1840, and widow lived to attain her eighty-fifth year, and died in Atwater Township, this county, March 28, 1884.  They raised a family of five children, all of whom are living, and of these, Moses, who served three years in the Union Army during the late war of the Rebellion, is now a resident of Ashtabula County, Ohio.  The subject of this sketch learned the carpenter's trade in his native place, and followed this occupation in connection with farming until his appointment as Postmaster of Atwater by President Grant in 1871, which position he has filled continuously since that time.  Mr. Willsey was married in 1843, to Miss Mary J. Clover, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he has three children:  Louisa, wife of Z. Crubaugh; Henry, and Delilah, wife of G. Gelhart.  Mr. Willsey owns a farm in Atwater Township, this county which he operates in connection with his other business.  He has served six years as Justice of the Peace, and two terms as Notary.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 592
  Edinburg Twp. -
WILLIAM J. WILLSEY, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Fulton, Schoharie Co., N. Y., Oct. 3, 1823; son of Henry T. and Orpha Willsey, natives of New York, who came to this county in 1840, thence removing to Ashtabula County in 1853, where they remained until the father's death, Jan. 6, 1854.  The mother subsequently married William Johnson and died Mar. 28, 1884, at the residence of her son, A. V. Willsey, Atwater, this county.  Our subject was married Oct. 6, 1853, in Samantha L. Clover born in Deerfield Township, this county, July 3, 1833, daughter of Nathan and Hannah Clover, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to this county in 1827 and here remained until their death.  Mr. Clower died in 1872, and his widow in 1877.  Mr. and Mrs. Willsey are the parents of one child - Cecelia L. A., born Sept. 30, 1854, wife of Dix Gilbert.  Our subject has been a teacher and farmer; owns 122-1/2 acres of land; is a Justice of the Peace and has filled most of the township offices.  Mrs. Willsey is a member of the Disciples Church.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 657
  Ravenna Twp. -
ANDREW WILLYARD

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page

  Atwater Twp. -
WILLIAM J. WILSEY

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page

  Deerfield Twp. -
ISAAC WILSON, merchant, Deerfield, was born in Liverpool, Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1821, son of Isaac and Sarah (Givens) Wilson.  He came to Deerfield in 1840, and took charge of the business which he has since continuously and successfully carried on.  He has a stock worth about $10,000, and enjoys a large and lucrative trade.  He was married in 1844 to Miss Juliette, daughter of J. W. Farnham, of Deerfield.  Though they have no children of their own the death of Mr. Wilson's younger sister gave them an adopted son —William H. Wilson, who married Miss Nellie Misner, of Deerfield Township, this county.  Our subject is a man of pronounced business ability, unassuming in his every-day life, and possessing those genial qualities of mind and heart that have won for him hosts of friends during his long career in business.  Mr. Wilson has filled various offices of trust, and served as Postmaster of Deerfield for upward of twenty-five years.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 636
  Deerfield Twp. -
JOHN S. WILSON, farmer, P. O. Deerfield, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1817, son of Isaac and Sarah (Givens) Wilson, natives of Delaware and parents of the following children:  John S., Isaac, Elizabeth, George and Joseph.  Isaac Wilson, a paper-maker by trade, was appointed Superintendent of a mill on Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana Co., Ohio, by Cramer & Spear, of Pittsburgh, Penn.  Accepting this position he located there in 1814.  He subsequently established a small stock of goods in a room, and his wife attended to the sale of same while he ran the mill.  He was afterward admitted a partner in the concern and carried on the milling business until 1824, when he bought a farm of 175 acres near Franklin, Stark County.  Misfortunes came upon him soon after; his barn was struck by lightning and burned, and his son was caught beneath a falling tree and lost his limb.  Returning to commercial pursuits he opened a tavern, which he conducted some years.  Subsequently he removed to Salem, established himself in business there, and remained the balance of his life.  He died Aug. 1, 1846, aged sixty-one years.  At the time of his death he had twelve stores under his control in different portions of the State.  His widow lived to be eighty-three years of age.  Our subject was married in Mahoning County in 1841, to Miss Sarah Everett, of New York, by whom he has had twelve children, seven of whom are now living: Mary, wife of S. Caldwell; Martha, wife of I. Diver; Frank, married to Bertha Benedict; Hartzell S., married to Sarah Hahn; Anna M.; Morgan C. and JosephMr. Wilson came to Deerfield Township in 1846, and for some years engaged in mercantile business.  Prior to coming here he carried on a grist and saw-mill in Berlin Township, Mahoning County.  He settled on a farm in the eastern part of this township, comprising over 300 acres, and still owns 159 acres of same.  In the spring of 1881 he occupied his present estate, comprising twenty-two acres of well- improved land.  Although advanced in years our subject is strong mentally and physically.  He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 636

Samuel Wilson
Suffield Twp. -
SAMUEL WILSON
, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, was born Sept. 2, 1812, in Columbiana County, Ohio; son of Charles Wilson, a native of London, England, who was apprenticed to a cloth dresser, but ran away and immigrated to America at fifteen years of age.  He married Elizabeth Shelton, of Maryland, and resided some years each in Maryland, Stark Co., Ohio (where he clerked for seven years with Gideon Hughes, of New Lisbon), and in Suffield Township, this county.  The most of his life he followed the profession of a teacher.  Our subject was married, Nov. 3, 1836, to Miss Catherine Soldars, born Oct. 4, 1818, in York County, Penn., but who immigrated to Ohio when six years of age with her widowed mother.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, after living four years in the southern part of this township, settled where they now reside, and by industry and good management have acquired title to a fine farm of 100 acres of well-improved land.  They are the parents of the following sons and daughters: John, Mrs. Hetty Lutz, Mrs. Mary Ann Arehart, Mrs. Catharine Lutz, Mrs. Angeline Upham, Aaron, James Elmer and Mrs. Lethy Ellen Lutz (twins). Mr. Wilson is a Democrat in politics.  He has served his township as Trustee three terms.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 910
 PORTRAIT on pg. 702
  Windham Twp. -
SAMUEL WILSON

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 910

  Randolph Twp. -
DOMINICK WISE

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 808

  Randolph Twp. -
JOHN J. WISE

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 808

  Ravenna Twp. -
GEORGE WISMAN

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 858

  Ravenna Twp. -
ROBERT B. WITTER

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 858

  Franklin Twp. -
SIMON F. WOLCOTT

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 715

  Franklin Twp. -
CHARLES R. WOODARD

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 715

  Ravenna Twp. -
FREDERICK WELLS WOODBRIDGE

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 858

  Ravenna Twp.
MRS. MARY A. WOODBRIDGE

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 859

  Franklin Twp.
JAMES WOODWARD

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 715

  Deerfield Twp.
JOHN D. WOODWARD

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 637

  Windham Twp. -
THE WOODWORTH FAMILY OF WINDHAM.
  There is a tradition in this family that some time near the close of the seventeenth century, in England, a gentleman named Wood married a lady named Worth, but instead of adopting his name, they blended both names, thus originating the name "Woodworth."  Two sons by this union came to America, one settling in Brooklyn, N. Y., the other in New Lebanon, Conn.  The grandsons of the latter were young men at the outbreak of the Revolutionary struggle, in which some of them served; others took part in the war of 1812.  Joseph Woodworth participated in the noted New Jersey retreat, and in the battles of Monmouth, Princeton and Trenton, wintering at Valley Forge.  He was with Wayne at Stony Point, and served under Gates in the campaign preceding the surrender of Burgoyne.  He was also present at other of the stirring scenes of that war.  Some portion of his service was in the regiment of Col. Tilden,
late of Hiram, this county.  After the war he moved to Schoharie County, N. Y., and about 1816 to Madison County in the same State.  He was blessed with a very large family of children, of whom fifteen lived to adult years, and to raise families.  Late in life he removed with some of his sons to Cattaraugus County, N. Y., where he died in 1812 in his eighty-fifth year.  Two of his sons, William and Thomas J., became residents of Windham.  William and family are noticed in an accompanying sketch.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 925
  Windham Twp. -
E. S. WOODWORTH, son of Thomas J. Woodworth, was born in Fenner, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1841.  His boyhood years were spent on the farm and in the district schools of the neighborhood.  In 1858 he entered Oneida Conference Seminary, and completed a three years' course in 1860. In the winter of 1 858-59 he taught his first term of school in Lenox, N. Y., and so well did he succeed that the next winter he was employed to take charge of one of the principal school in Cazenovia, the village of his home, his parents having moved to this place in 1859.  In July, 1860, after leaving school, he came to Windham, Ohio, his parents having made their home there in May previous.  He at once began labor on their farm.  In the winter of 1860-61 he taught in Ravenna, and for many succeeding winters in different schools of Windham.  In 1862 he spent some time in school at Hiram, thinking to enter the Junior Class of Michigan University in 1863, but the events of the war and other circumstances changed that plan, as well as his ideal for life-work —the study of law.  In 1864 he was a member of Company I, One Hundred and Seventy-first Regiment Ohio National Guards, and in the battle of Kellar's Bridge, Ky., he was severely wounded by a ball shattering his right leg below the knee.  On the morning of this battle he volunteered at the request of Gen. Hobson to gain what knowledge was possible of the situation of the Rebel force under John Morgan at Cynthiana, some two miles away, who earlier in the day had an engagement with a small detachment of our men under Col. Garis.  He was to advise Col. Garis to fall back to Kellar's Bridge if practicable.  However, it was found that our force there had already been forced to surrender, and Woodworth, who succeeded in getting within the enemy's picket line and almost in the town, was happy to get out much faster then he went in, after a close range encounter with a calvary man who followed him and after exchanging several shots got the benefit of a ball from Woodworth's revolver.  On reporting to Gen. Hobson he received his thanks as well as much credit by all who knew the circumstances of the exploit.  Being much exhausted on his return to his company the officers advised him not to go into the right that was commencing, but he insisted on going, and was wounded as stated.  With the wounded from this battle he was taken to Covington, Ky., where he remained nearly four months before he was able to be removed home.  He refused to have his leg amputated when advised to do so by the post surgeons, and so saved his limb.  In 1871 he married Belle C., daughter of William Rudd, late of Sullivan, Ashland Co., Ohio, who, while a member of the Forty-second Ohio (Garfield's regiment), received a wound at Champion Hills, from which he died.  The William Rudd family at present reside at McMinnville, Tenn.  The children of this union are Nellie E., born Oct. 20, 1873; Glenn R., born Jan. 29, 1877, and Clyde W., born Nov. 26, 1880, but who died Mar. 19, 1885.  He was an attractive child who won all hearts.  Mr. Woodworth is in politics an ardent Republican, and enjoys the remembrance that his first vote was cast for Garfield on his first election to Congress, and his first Presidential vote was for Lincoln on his second election.  He has held many positions of trust, among them Justice of the Peace some eight years, which position he resigned on his election to the Legislature in 1881.  In that body he was esteemed for his strict and assiduous attention to the duties of his position, and for a new member was more highly honored than is usual by being placed in important positions on committees.  In the County Convention of 1883 he lacked only seven votes of a renomination.  Like many others of the Sixty-fifth Ohio General Assembly he suffered because of his vote favoring the "Scott Law " and kindred temperance legislation.  However, his friends believe he has nothing to regret, for even in defeat is sometimes high honor.  He has been an active worker politically for several years, and in the campaign of 1884 served his party as member of the Republican County Central and Executive Committees.  Mr. Woodworth lives in the enjoyment of an attractive farm-home, made so by the joint labor of his father and himself, he having added to his paternal acres.  He is at present Senior Vice-Commander of Earl-Milliken Post, No. 333, G. A. R., and is a member of Silver Creek Lodge, F. & A. M.  He is a member of the Congregational Church of Windham, in the Sabbath-school of which he is an active worker.  Wherever known he enjoys the confidence and esteem of all with whom he comes in contact, and in all the relations of life he sustains such a character as to stand high in the esteem and honor of the people of Portage County.
  Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 926
  Windham Twp. -
THOMAS J. WOODWORTH, (deceased), a younger brother of William, was born at Rensselaerville, Schoharie Co., N. Y., June 9, 1808.  His parents removed to Madison County, N. Y., when he was about eight years old.  When about nine he was afflicted with what was known as the putrid epidemic, and of a large number of cases in that region, he was the only one who survived.  But from its effects he never recovered, his hearing being permanently affected and in other respects he suffered.  Growing up amid the rugged activities of pioneer life, he was thrown upon his own resources, and was thus trained to habits of persevering industry and self-reliance.  Having secured such intellectual training as was afforded by the district school, he entered Oneida Conference Seminary, Cazenovia, N. Y., where he spent some time in study.  His name appears on the records of that institution for 1829.  He was dissuaded from entering the legal profession, which he had contemplated doing, on account of his imperfect hearing. Some three years were then spent in the employ of Col. Hezekiah Sage, of Sullivan, a part of the time as foreman on his extensive farm.  One fall he sowed 300 bushels of seed wheat by hand.  With the means thus obtained in the employ of Col. Sage he made the first payment in the purchase of a farm in Fenner in the same county.  In 1833 he was united in marriage with Sarah S. Wager, daughter of Philip Wager, Esq., of Sullivan.  Her father was in early life a pioneer preacher of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He joined the itinerancy in 1790.  In 1792 he was one of the eight ministers who formed the first New England Conference as organized by Bishop Asbury, with Jesse Lee as Presiding Elder.  He was the first minister of this conference sent into the States of Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.  He located about 1800.  He was brother of Rev. David Wager, of Columbia County, N. Y., and of Henry Wager, father of Hon. David Wager, law partner of Horatio Seymour, and grandfather of Gen. Henry Wager Halleck.  Immediately after his marriage Mr. Woodworth removed to his Fenner farm.  Twenty-six years were passed here in the enjoyment of the respect of the community, shown by the many positions of honor and trust he held in township and county; among them Commissioner of Deeds and Magistrate for several years.  One incident of his life exemplifies his indomitable energy and perseverance very forcibly.  When he had nearly paid for his farm and began to feel in somewhat easy circumstances, he undersigned a friend and relative to a large amount, and by so doing lost heavily and was plunged into debt so deeply that his friends despaired of his saving his farm.  But he at once sold off everything except the bare necessaries for farming purposes, and with an industry that knew no flagging, set to work to pay off the debt, a task which took more than ten of the best years of his life to accomplish.  In 1859 he sold his farm and removed to Cazenovia in the same county, and from there to Windham, this county, in 1860.  His deafness increasing, he led a more retired life in Windham than in former years.  Home was the most attractive place to him and to make it enjoyable he gave his best energies.  He was a keen observer of men and things, and all his actions and words evinced a sound judgment which was held in high esteem by all who knew him.  From the days of his majority he was a Democrat in politics, voting for Buchanan, but supporting Lincoln in 1860, and ever after the Republican party with zeal.  During the Rebellion he was a member of the War Committee of Windham, and did what lay in his power to support the Union cause.  Mr. Woodworth was of an inquiring, active cast of mind, was a great reader during the intervals from more active duties, always seeking information.  His knowledge of the political history of our country was extensive.  He delighted in discussion, and his sword of argument was edged with a satire and wit which rendered it keen and cutting.  Though firm and decided in his convictions, he extended to others in the sphere of thought the suffrage he secured to himself.  In early life he became a Methodist, he while here holding a certificate of membership from the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Cazenovia, N. Y.  Thorough honesty was his admiration, and for hypocrisy he entertained the highest contempt.  To be more than he seemed rather than less was his highest aim.  These traits were exemplified in his character.  In business he was successful in spite of his misfortunes, and he accumulated a handsome competency, far in advance of those whose dishonesty robbed him of years of toil.  To be a good farmer, according to his ideal, was his highest happiness as an occupation.  On coming to Windham he bought Lot 33, then known as the Willis Strickland farm.  It was ever after his residence.  He made his home in Fenner an attractive place, and his Windham home will long bear the impress of his energy and love of order.  He died suddenly of paralysis, Jan. 30, 1884.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 926
  Atwater Twp. -
HOMER H. WOOLF, hardware merchant, Atwater, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, October 24, 1851, son of George and Eliza A. (Baum) Woolf, natives of Columbiana County and Mahoning County, Ohio, respectively, and who had a family of six children, of whom five are now living:  Preston g., Homer H., Maurice O., Clark E. and Wilson W.  George Woolf came to this county in 1848, and followed farming until he retired from business.  He is now a resident of Atwater township.  His wife died December 2, 1880.  Our subject was brought up on a farm, and after attending Mt. Union College three years, taught school nine terms and then embarked in business.  He was married in Ravenna, June 17, 1875, to Miss Carry V. Crumrine, a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, by whom he has three children:  Edith A., A. Leslie and Elsie L.  Mr. Woolf, with his brother Preston, established their present business in Atwater in 1874, and in March, 1882, Preston disposed of his trade, having a stock of about $3,000.  He is now serving his third term as Justice of the Peace, and has filled other township offices.  His father's family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 592
  Franklin Twp. -
FREDERICK WURSTER

  Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page 716

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