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Source:
Biographical History of Northeastern Ohio
embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake
Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co. -
1893
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HENRY C. RAND, ex-County
Commissioner and owner of the finest 160-acre farm in Lake county, Ohio,
was born here in Madison, June 11, 1830. Martin Rand, his
father, was born in New Hampshire, Dec. 26, 1801, and was left an orphan
when a small boy. He was reared on a farm, and upon reaching his
majority was married. In the early '20s he came with his wife and
few household effects in a one-horse wagon to Lake county, Ohio, and
settled one mile north of the present site of Madison, on what is known
as the Middle Ridge, which at that time was practically a wilderness,
being covered with a dense growth of woods. The country abounded
in deer and wild turkeys then, and bears were occasionally seen.
Mr. Rand, however, cared little for hunting. He was of an
industrious turn and soon set about the clearing and developing of his
farm. After making considerable improvement of this place he sold
it and bought sixty acres, a short distance west of his first land, and
in the same township, and also developed that farm. He began life
on the bottom round of the ladder, and by honest and earnest toil worked
his way up, securing a comfortable home and support for himself and
family and doing his part to advance the interest of this part of the
country. He died May 20, 1884, at the age of eighty-three years.
His life companion bore the maiden name of Lucy Cummings.
Her native State was New Hampshire, and the date of her birth Aug. 28,
1807. They reared eight children, all of whom are still living,
namely: Lucy A., now Mrs. McMackin; Henry C., whose name
heads this article; Solon A.; Emily B., now Mrs.
Ensign; Silas M.; Cassius C.; Cornelia, now Mrs. Haskell; and
Elmer. The mother died December 18, 1886.
Henry C. Rand attended school in the old town
house on the Middle Ridge, which was fitted up with rude slab benches,
the school being conducted partially on the subscription system.
He began life on his own account when quite young, and was married Apr.
1, 1851, to Miss Nancy McMackin, a native of this township, and a
daughter of John McMackin, who came here from New York at an
early day. They had three children, viz.: Altha, who died
at the age of six years; Kate M., now Mrs. Dayton; and
Harry M. Some time after the death of his first wife Mr.
Rand married Augusta Norton, also a native of this township
and a lady of culture and refinement, their marriage occurring in 1880.
The children of this union are Hazel H., Ethel B., and Henry
Dane.
After his first marriage Mr. Rand settled on
a farm near the lake in the northern part of this township. Four
or five years later he disposed of that place and bought thirty-one
acres on the Middle Ridge and improved the same. Subsequently he
brought another farm, of fifty-three acres. In this way he
continued buying and improving farms, being very successful. He
lived two years in Painesville and also a short time in the village of
Madison. In 1882 he bought his present farm of 160 acres, which
lies on the west edge of Madison and is said to be the finest farm in
Lake county. The land is gently rolling, is of a rich gravel loam,
very productive and adopted to general farming. On the south end
of the farm is a sugar orchard, containing more than a thousand trees,
from which Mr. Rand makes large quantities of syrup, shipping the
same to various parts of the country, some of it being sent as far West
as California. His elegant and commodious residence is one of the
best in all the country round, his home surroundings being indicative
not only of wealth but also of culture. He built his large bank
barn in 1887. Among his stock are some fine specimens of Durham
cattle.
Politically, Mr. Rand's opinions are in harmony
with the principles advocated by the Republican party. He has
served as Township Trustee a number of terms. In November, 1885,
he was elected County Commissioner, was re-elected to the same office in
the fall of 1888, and served most acceptably in that position six years,
retiring in January, 1892.
Mr. Rand began life with nothing but
industry for his capital. He has been a hard worker and good
manager and is now ranked with the most successful men of Madison
township.
Mrs. Rand is a member of the Baptist Church.
†Source:
Biographical History of Northeastern Ohio
embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake -
Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1893 - Page 686 |
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GEORGE K. RAYNOLDS Source: Biographical History of Northeastern
Ohio - embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake Chicago:
The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1893 - Page 324 |
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DANIEL S. ROBERTSON,
cashier of the First National Bank, Geneva, was born at Montville,
Geauga county, Ohio, May 29, 1845. His parents, Daniel M.
and Louisa (Garrett) Robertson, were natives of New York and
Ohio respectively. The father was identified with the
Democratic party and served as postmaster several terms; he has also
engaged in keeping hotel for about fifteen years at Montville and
Middlefield. The maternal grandfather of Daniel S. Robertson
was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, serving as Captain in
Washington's army; the paternal grandfather was in the same war,
being employed as artificer.
Mr. Robertson is the older of two children, the
younger being Mrs. F. C. Fassett, of Ashtabula. He
attended the common schools of his native town, and at the age of
sixteen years enlisted in the service of his country as a member of
Company K, Sixth Ohio Cavalry (Sheridan's Calvary Corps.) The
date of his entering the army was Oct. 24, 1861, and he participated
in the second engagement at Bull Run, at Cedar Mountain,
Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Spottsylvania, and many others of less
note. He was mustered out July 8, 1865, as Sergeant. He
is an active member of the G. A. R., Post No. 28, of Geneva, and is
deserving of those honors due the men who so bravely fought for the
"stars and stripes."
When the war was ended Mr. Robertson entered the
Commercial College at Poughkeepsie, New York, where he completed the
full course; he was employed as book-keeper until 1887, when he
became cashier of the First National Bank at Geneva. He has
served this institution with great fidelity, his duties being
performed with that promptitude which marks the true soldier.
He was married Feb. 23, 1870, to Miss Elvira M.
Hulbert, of Painesville, Ohio. They have one child, Guy
A., now in the Central National Bank of Cleveland, Ohio.
In politics Mr. Robertson is an ardent Democrat; he is an
efficient member of the school board, and belongs to the Royal
Arcanum, the Knights of Pythias, the Foresters and the Knights of
the Maccabees.
Source: Biographical History of
Northeastern Ohio - embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and
Lake Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1893 - Page 279 |
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