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History of Medina County, Ohio
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical
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1881
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Litchfield Twp. -
JAMES HARVEY CARPENTER,
physician,
Litchfield. James Harvey Carpenter, M. D., was born in
Ontario Co., N. Y., Feb. 8, 1818, and taught school from his 15th
year until 1839. He came to Ohio inn 1838. Read medicine
with Dr. Tolman, of Litchfield, and attended lectures of
Willoughby and Cleveland, beginning the practice of medicine in
1845. Previous to this time, he had been associated with
Dr. Tolman in medical practice, and, when the latter left
Litchfield, he continued alone. In 1836, Dr. Carpenter
was married to Miss Sarah Sperry, of Greece, Monroe Co., N.
Y., who bore him several children; those still living are as
follows: Elmira L. (wife of A. B. Curtis, of
Cuyahoga Falls), was born in 1839, and married in 1867; Charles
N. Carpenter, of Litchfield, was born in1842; Josephine H.
Carpenter was born in 1854 and resides at home. Mrs.
Sarah Sperry Carpenter died in 1864, and in 1865, he married a
sister of his first wife, who has borne him two children - Edna
M., born in 1866, and Frank A., born in 1867, both of
whom are living at home.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 743 |
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Sharon Twp. -
M. A. CHANDLER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O.
Sharon Center; was born in Windsor, Conn., July 24, 1804. He
is a son of Isaac Chandler, and his grandfather bore the same
name. He is one in a family of seven children, whose names are
as follows: Roger, Mary A., Edward, M. A., Louisa, Agnes L.
and Isaac. Mr. Chandler lived with his parents,
assisting them until he arrived at the age of 17. He then went
to Great Falls, N. H., and commenced work in the great
woolen-factory at that place. He had remained in the employ of
the owners of the factory but one year, when, by his diligent and
faithful services, he was advanced to the honorable position of
foreman. After remaining at the factory some time, his health
failed, and he came to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, purchasing
a farm in Lot 6, where he now resides. In1837, Mr. Chandler
and Miss Elmira Moore were united in wedlock, and to this
union were born eight children - Lucy E., Julia E., John M.,
Edgar L. (dead), Hattie, Mary B., George A. and
Frances E. The first experience in farming Mr. Chandler
ever had was when he first came to Sharon Township. By
industry he has prospered sufficiently to be the owner of 112 acres
of land, clear of all encumbrances. He is a member of the
Masonic Fraternity, and a Republican in politics. He has
always lived a quiet, unpretentious life, and is regarded by his
neighbors as an honest and upright citizen.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 792 |
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Sharon Twp. -
GUY C. CHATFIELD, retired farmer; P. O. Sharon
Center; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., July 23, 1805. His
father, William C. Chatfield, was by trade a carpenter and
joiner, and he was a native of Litchfield Co., Conn. In 1796,
Mr. Chatfield, the father, emigrated to Cayuga Co., N. Y.,
and, in 1798, married Miss Hope Goodrich. this
estimable lady died in 1799, and, in 1800, Mr. Chatfield
married Susanna Coy, and has had by her the following family;
Hopapa, John M., Guy C., L. C., Olive, Mary, Fillmore,
William C., Laura and D. M. The mother of these
died in February, 1842. It is needless here to dwell on the
life of the father, suffice to say that his life was filled with
trials, and hardships which he finally overcame, and, in his later
years, derived much comfort and pleasure from his labor of years
before. In May, 1834, he, together with his family, came from
New York to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, via Erie Canal,
Buffalo, Cleveland and overland, until they reached their
destination. Mr. Chatfield first settled on the farm
now owned by our subject. In November, 1831, Guy C.
Chatfield married Abigail M. Barber, a daughter of
Solomon and Cynthia Barber, and to this union were born seven
children - Coy B., born Mar. 19, 1834; Mahlon, Mar.
27, 18137; Ellen B., Nov. 16, 1840; Elmer, Aug. 26,
1843; Orson K., Jan. 16, 1847; and two that died in infancy.
Mr. Chatfield's father died Feb. 6, 1842. Mr.
Chatfield was one of Sharon's earliest settlers, and he
was often selected by his friends and neighbors to hold the
different township offices. Mr. Chatfield, since his
arrival in Medina Co., has never enjoyed the best of health.
He has always been a farmer, and is at present the owner of 114
acres of excellent farming and grazing land. Politically
speaking, Mr. Chatfield is Republican, firmly adhering to the
principles laid down by the National Republican party.
Religiously, he is a Spiritualist, believing that the spirits of
departed friends can communicate with living beings. In
conclusion, we can say of Mr. Chatfield that there is not a
man more respected or one that enjoys the confidence of the people
more than does this gentleman. Since his 29th year, he has
always lived more or less in the township of Sharon, seeing the
young children growing to be men and women, and the old ones passing
away; he has lived until he now in the even of his life, can fold
his hands and look back on his past live, as one filled with
self-denial and usefulness.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 792 |
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Chatham Twp. -
A. L. CLAPP, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O.
Chatham Center; is the eldest child born to Levi L. and
Lucinda (House) Clapp; his birth occurred Sept. 20, 1836, in
this township. At the age of 21, he set out for himself; his
first employment was in a saw-mill for William Pachard, for
whom he worked one year; afterward for Wales Dyer.
Subsequently, he purchased an interest in the same, which firm was
known as Dyer & Clapp, which association lasted one year.
Apr. 5, 1860, married Euphemia Talbot, who was born on Oct.
22, 1839, in Madison Co., N. Y., being the eldest of a family of
five children born to Edward and Cynthia (Reynolds) Talbot.
In August, 1862, though recently married, left his wife and
donned the blue for three years. First enlisted in Co. K, 42d
Infantry, and served two years as Wagonmaster. In 1864, was
transferred to the 96th O. V. I.; went into the ranks; afterward was
advanced to Corporal, and served until the close of the war.
Soon after his return home, he engaged in the produce business,
residing at Chatham Center. IN 1867, he began farming.
Since 1869, he has resided on the farm he now owns, which consists
of 100 acres. In 1874, he engaged in the fine-stock business,
making a specialty of the breeding of thoroughbred shorthorn cattle,
with Royal Airdrie at the head of his herd. Also of improved
American merino sheep and Berkshire swine, and, in this line of
stock, has been the leading representative in Chatham Township.
Since 1878, has served as President of the agricultural association
of the county, his term expiring in 1881. Is a man that is
well read in matters pertaining to the stock business, and is a
liberal patron of the leading stock journals and agricultural papers
of the day, as well as the general news. But one child has
been born to him - Edna, whose birth occurred Oct. 14, 1861,
deceased Aug. 5, 1864.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 702 |
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Chatham Twp. -
A. R. CLAPP, farmer, P. O. Chatham Center; is
the youngest child born to Levi and Lucinda Clapp. His
first observations were made in this township Mar. 12, 1843; ahs
been raised to the business of his worthy paternal ancestor, and
lived with him until his reunion with Martha M. Talbert, who
was born Nov. 14, 1848, in this township, daughter of Edward and
Cynthia (Reynolds) Talbert. The marriage of Alvin R.
was duly solemnized in 1868. Their union has been blessed with
three children - Edwin L., born Jun. 10, 1870; Charles B.,
born Aug. 22, 1876; Clyde, born May 29, 1880. Since his
marriage, he has resided on the farm adjoining his father's.
As readers, the Clapp family are noted for their generous and
liberal patronage of hte literary journals and newspapers, as the
mail which comes to their address most truthfully attests.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 802 |
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Chatham Twp. -
LEVI L. CLAPPSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 801 |
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Chatham Twp. -
LUTHER CLAPPSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 801 |
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Montville Twp. -
WILLIAM P. CLARK, farmer, etc.; P. O. Medina;
whose portrait appears in connection with the educational history of
Medina Co., was born Apr. 9, 1820, and is a son of John and
Betsey (Tyler0 Clark, natives of Rutland Co., Vt., where the
subject was born. His father was a manufacturer of boots,
shoes and leather, and removed to Ohio in October, 1832, locating in
Medina Co., on the farm on which William P. is now living.
It was all forest then, with the exception of a portion which had
been "slashed," as it was termed, by the early settlers. This
farm he cleared up, and soon brought to a fine state of cultivation,
and lived upon it until his death, which took place in 1845.
Here it was that the subject of this sketch received his first
lessons in pioneer life, receiving also such education as the
country at that time afforded. He commenced teaching when 19
years old, and followed the profession for many years. He kept
a select school in the village of Medina, being himself the
principal and owner of the institution, and keeping pace with the
class of the Western Reserve College at Hudson, Ohio. In the
spring of 1852, he accepted a position in the Hillsdale (Mich.)
schools, which he held for two years. From there he went to
Norwalk, Ohio, in 1853, remaining one year, and, in 1855, was made
Principal of the Kinsman Academy, at Kinsman, Trumbull Co., Ohio.
Here he remained nearly three years, when failing health compelled
him to withdraw from the profession until 1871, when he again became
Superintendent of the Medina Schools for one year. He was
assisted, both at Hillsdale and Kinsman Academy, by his wife.
He was appointed one of the School Examiners of Medina Co. soon
after he began teaching in Medina, an office he held, with a few
exceptions, until May, 1880. He was married, Aug. 23, 1849, to
Miss Sarah G. Fenn. She was born at Nelson, Portage
Co., Ohio, Aug. 26, 1822, and graduated at Mt. Holyoke Seminary, and
has been a successful teacher since, as well as before, her
marriage. Three children have been born to them - Anna,
who died in infancy; Herbert W., who died Feb. 26, 1880, when
in his 21st year, and Sarah F. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Clark are members of the Congregational Church of Medina, in the
Sunday School of which Mr. Clark has been Superintendent for
twenty-five years. Mr. Clark was elected Surveyor of
the county, an office he held two terms, having previously served as
Deputy for one term. He has also been for many years Notary
Public, Township Clerk, and held other small offices. He is
Republican in politics.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 784 |
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Chatham Twp. -
IRA CLEVELANDSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 802 |
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Chatham Twp. -
WILLARD H. COLESource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 804 |
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Chatham Twp. -
SIMEON CONKLINSource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 803 |
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York Twp. -
ZIMRI COOK, farmer; P. O. Mallet Creek; is one
in a family of fourteen children, their names being as follows:
Zuriel, Zerena, Zerema, Zimri, Zephrona, Zernsha, Zetna, Zegustus,
Zelora, Zethaniel, Zeruth, Zelotus, Zedelia and Zejames.
Of these, Zurial and Polly (Lumbard) Cook were the
parents. Zimri Cook was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y.,
in January, 1813. In 1832, he, with his parents, emigrated to
Ohio, locating in York Township, Medina Co., where the parents
remained until their respective deaths; the father died Aug. 26,
1849, and Mrs. Cook died Aug. 26, 1869. On their
arrival in the county, there was but a sixpence in money in the
entire family, and was this start the parents struggled on, and at
the time of their deaths were worth considerable property.
When ten years old, Zimri hired out to the neighbors to work
on their farms, and assist the settlers generally. He
continued working out in that manner until 1830. He was
married in the State of New York, Jan. 1, 1843, to Elizabeth E.
Brown, daughter of Charles Brown, Esq., an by her had the
following named family: Margaret E., Charles B.,
Thamson E., Horatio Z., Elizabeth and Medora.
Medora is now dead. Margaret resides in Michigan,
the wife of W. H. Brooks. Charles is an express
messenger, in Omaha, Neb. Thamson is single and lives
at home with his parents. Horatio married Elva
Pritchard, and lives in Kansas. Elizabeth is the
widow of Nathaniel Firman, and she resides with her parents.
The mother of these children died July 3, 1861, and Mr. Cook
married Fanny Merriman as his second wife, the marriage
taking place May 24, 1865. The present Mrs. Cook was a
daughter of Oliver Caswell, and the widow of Nathaniel
Merriman. Mr. Cook is a Republican in politics, and
an intelligent gentleman.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 734 |
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Spencer Twp.
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EPHRAIM COOLMAN, farmer; P. O. Spencer; was
born in this township Feb. 5, 1849, and was married, Apr. 20, 1873,
to Miss Julia M. Dickinson, who was born Nov 13, 1852; they
have two children - Alice B., born Aug. 14, 1875, and Emma
K., Sept. 5, 1876. Mr. Koolman owns the farm where
he was born, and where his father first settled in this township, of
126 acres; it formerly consisted of 136 acres, but a small part of
it has been sold. Upon this homestead his father toiled for
many a weary day, clearing the land that was to be his home and the
home of his children; showing all of the enterprise and firmness
that used to characterize the early settlers of this county, and
persevered until victory crowned his efforts and a fine farm well
rewarded him for all the toil and privations he was obliged to
undergo during those early days. He bought the first mowing
machine (Ball's) in the neighborhood, and left his son his father's
fire-lock, a relic of bygone days; also the family clock, of
Connecticut make still running and marking the time of day as it did
forty years ago. Mr. Coolman had a brother named
John, who enlisted in the 2d O. V. C., Co. B, Capt. Lindsley,
and died in the service at Ft. Leavenworth Feb. 20, 1862.
Joseph Coolman, the father of the subject of this sketch, was
born in Stark Co., Ohio, July 16, 1814, and died Oct. 14, 1875, in
Spencer Township. He married June 1, 1837, Miss Sarah
Lance, born July 19, 1819, in Milton Township, Wayne Co., Ohio;
their children were Mary, born June 8, 1838, died Aug. 28,
1878; Clara, born May 7, 1840, died Aug. 2, 1841; John,
born Sept. 19, 1841, died in the service Feb. 20, 1862; Charity,
born Oct. 24, 1843, now Mrs. Calvin Kryder; Harriet, Aug. 20,
1845, died Mar. 31, 1846; William, born Jan. 29, 1847;
Ephraim, Feb. 5, 1849; Milton W., May 18, 1851, died Oct.
15, 1877; Frances M., born Apr. 7, 1853, now Mrs. F.
Cornelius; Edward F., Aug. 22, 1855, died Feb. 13,
1874; Joseph A., born Sept. 24, 1858, died Jan. 16, 1862;
Orville B., born June 19, 1864, and Sarah A., Apr. 27,
1866. Mrs. Joseph Coolman is living at Spencer Center
with the younger members of her family in a quiet retirement.
Her husband came to this county in 1838, making it some forty-two
years since they became identified with the history of Spencer
Township.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page
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OLIVER M. COULTER |
Westfield Twp. -
OLIVER M. COULTER
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 884
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Brunswick Twp. -
NEWELL M. COWLES, farmer; P. O. Brunswick,
Sylvester Cowles was born Mar. 4, 1796, and was from Amherst,
Mass. He married Sophronia Mason, of Covington, Mass.
They had four children- Newell M., Sheperd B., Malma A. and
Emily J. The subject of this sketch was born in
Amherst, Mass., in 1822. His parents removed to New York in
1826, where they remained until 1835, when they came to Brunswick.
They cleared some land, and made it fit for farming. Newell
M. was married in 1852, to Helen M. Davis, a native of
Garland, Maine. They have four children - Lucy D.., Mason
E., Mary A. and Martha A. He is a member ov the
Congregational Church.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 765 |
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Chatham Twp. -
L. C. CRANESource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 804 |
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Montville Twp. -
E. R. CULVER, farmer and school teacher; P. O.
Poe; was born in Montville Township, Medina Co., Ohio, Aug. 18,
1839. His father, Sidney Culver, was born Jan. 6, 1806,
in the State of Vermont, and was son of Miles Culver, who
removed to the State of Ohio as early as 1808, and settled at
Middlebury, in what is now Summit Co. He served in the war of
1812. Sidney learned the trade of a stone-cutter, which he
followed for a few years, when he adopted the more congenial
occupation of farming. In 1832, he came into the county of
Medina, and, in 1838, was married to a lady by the name of Elvira
Smith, who had emigrated here for a few years previous from
Madison Co., N.Y. Together, Mr. and Mrs. Culver labored
for many years, and had the satisfaction of seeing their efforts
crowned with success, owning a pleasant property in Montville
Township, He died Mar. 5, 1867, and his wife the 29th of May,
1880. The subject of this sketch received a good common-school
education, which was improved by an attendance at the Medina High
school, and, when 19 years old, he commenced teaching, a vocation
for which he seems well adapted, and in which he has been eminently
successful. Reared to the pursuit of farming, he superintends
the farm, and teaches during the winter season. He was
married, Apr. 5, 1861, to Mary daughter of John and Sarah
Landes. She was born Aug. 18, 1844, in Montgomery Co.,
Penn., and came to Ohio when in her childhood. She is a member
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Culver has held
various township offices, and in 1880 was Land Appraiser of
Montville Township. He has always been identified with the
Republican party, and is one of the most influential and
enterprising citizens in this part of the county.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 785 |
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Spencer Twp. -
JOEL CURTICE, farmer; P. O. Spencer. He
owns New York as the land of his nativity, having been born in
Cayuga Co., Jan. 20, 1804. In his younger days he worked on
the Erie Canal, and learned the trade of molder in Rochester, N. Y.,
working there from fifteen years. He came to this State in
May, 1833, and settled in La Grange, Lorain Co., taking a contract
for 166 acres, and giving $400 for it. He then worked at his
trade in the foundry at Elyria, and made some improvements upon the
land by building a log cabin upon the lot and clearing some of it.
He afterwards wrought at his trade for two years more, then went on
his farm again and cleared fifty acres, having the land all paid for
in four years from the time he bought it. In April, 1843, he
traded his farm there for one in this township, and moved here,
cleared 105 acres, with some help. Later on, he bought 54 more
acres, amking a good-sized farm of 159 acres. His father,
Hosea, was born in Deerfield, Mass., in 1773, and his mother in
the same State about 1775. Her maiden name was Catharine
Moore. Their children's names were Philena, Worthy,
Amos, Hosea, Joel, Reuben, Harlow (died when a child),
Alonzo, David, Susannah, Solomon and Catharine. His
father died Feb. 5, 1864, in La Grange, Ohio, and his mother in the
spring of 1850. Mr. Curtice was married June 6, 1826,
to Miss Emma Freeman, who was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., Mar.
12, 1801. They had the following children: Clarissa A.,
born Apr. 1, 1827; Harold, June 26, 1829; Joshua E.,
Nov. 11, 1831; Joel N., Oct. 6, 1834; Emma C., Dec. 8,
1837; Laurinda E., June 24, 1840; William, May 23,
1843 (he died June 9, 1843; David A., Apr. 22, 1845;
Reuben E., Mar. 24, 1849; Hiram A., Dec. 25, 1852.
The great great-grandfather of Hosea Curtice was born in
England, four brothers coming over to settle in the New World.
There was a grand family re-union and golden wedding held here four
years ago on June 6, 1876; 105 relatives and friends of Mr. and
Mrs. Curtice assembled to do honor to the event, coming from
Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio, marking a day long to be remembered by
those who participated in the festivities. There were music
and singing, short and appropriate speeches were made by Rev.
Cyrus Inman. Dr. Willey, Messrs Smith and
Cornell; and Joshua E., one of the sons of the aged pair,
alluded in feeling terms to the advice his father gave him when he
went out into the wide world for himself - to always be honest, and
never, by word or deed, disgrace the family name. Mr. and
Mrs. Curtice might be justly called typical pioneers, and, for
persons at their time of life, still enjoy good health and buoyant
spirits, acquired by active lives, temperance and frugality.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 755 |
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