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History of Medina County, Ohio
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical
Publishers
1881
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Guilford
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JACOB N. REESE, farmer; P. O. River Styx; was
born in Stratford Township, Montgomery Co., N. Y., Jan. 26,
1814. His father, Nicholas Reese, was a native of that
county, and was married to a lady by the name of Anna
Putnam, her parents being emigrants to that county from New
England. He was a farmer by pursuit, and in 1834 removed with
his family to Ohio, settling at Middlebury, in Summit Co., where he
passed the rest of his life, dying at the advanced age of 75 years.
His companion departed this life in the month of October, 1872, in
her 82d year. Dec. 31, 1835, he was married to Jane S.,
daughter of William and Aurelia Phelps. She was born
May 22, 1819, in what is now Summit Co., Ohio, her parents coming
there from Vermont in 1815, and thence to Medina Co., in 1836,
settling in Wadsworth Township. In the spring of 1837, Mr.
Reese removed to Medina Co., where he has since resided, owning
a valuable and attractive farm, on which he can pass the rest of his
life a contented and happy man. By the union of this couple,
twelve children have been born, viz.: Aurelia A., born Dec.
1, 1837; William J., born Sept. 2, 1840; Elizabeth J.,
born Dec. 25, 1842; Newton N., born Apr. 2, 1845; Lucia V.,
born Sept. 15, 1847; John B., born Dec. 4, 1849; Jacob L.,
born Dec. 23, 1851; Clara J., born Jan. 5, 1854; John C.
Fremont, born June 13, 1856; the twins, Frederick S. and
Frank S., born Aug. 5, 1860; Gertrude J., born Nov.
27, 1862. John died Feb. 14, 1854; Frederick,
Oct. 28, 1860; and Fremont, Apr. 20, 1875. The two
eldest sons served in the army during the late war, and all are
married except the youngest two. Mr. Reese has served
as Justice of the Peace, and held other local offices, being now one
of the Trustees of Guilford Township. He is a Republican.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 728 |
Westfield Twp. -
N. N. REESE, farmer and fish propagator; P. O.
Le Roy; was born in Sharon Township, this county, Apr. 2, 1844.
Twelve children were born to his parents, nine of the number now
living - William, and Aurelia now Mrs. L. Frazier,
in La Fayette; Jeannette, Mrs. J. Hamilton, in
Sullivan Co., Mo.; N. N., in Westfield; Laverna, Egbert
and Freeborn, in Wadsworth; Lauren, in Montville; also
Clara, Mrs. Watters; Franklin F., Gertrude and Fremont
were the number born to Jacob N. and Jane S.
(Phelps) Reese. Jacob was the son of Nicholas
Reese. Jacob Reese was born June 20, 1814; his wife, May
22, 1820. The Reese family are supposed to be descended
from Hollanders. The Phelps are of Yankee stock.
Both families emigrated West many years ago, and were among the
first settlers in Summit Co. Here Nicholas died.
His son Jacob, after leaving Summit Co., located in Sharon
Township, where he purchased 100 acres in the "Woods;" built a
double log house in the forest. Soon after its erection, one
Hamilton occupied one end, he the other. One night in a
storm, a huge oak blew down, falling directly between the two rooms
in the open court, and, fortunately, no one was injured, but most
terribly frightened. Subsequently, he moved to Wadsworth, and
purchased the Hard farm; still later the Phelps
homestead. He made several changes, and finally settled in
Guilford Township, where he now resides. Newton was
raised to farming; his boyhood days were spent at school, and making
himself useful in assisting in the home duties. July 4, 1863,
enlisted in Co. G, 86th O. V. I.; served eight months. During
this time, was in active service in and about Cumberland Gap, and
assisted in capturing that famous raider, John Morgan.
Upon his return home, he was married, July 4, 1864, to Maria Beck,
who was born in Northampton Co., Penn, Oct. 12, 1846, whose parents
were Joseph and Eliza (Long) Beck, who came West in 1851, and
located in Guilford Township, on the River Styx, where he now
resides. Mrs. Beck died Dec. 24, 1874, and the age of
53. Mrs. Reese is of a family of seven children, five
sisters and two brothers, she being the third in order of birth, all
of them now living. Since Newton was married, he has
made several changes. He was burned out once, losing all his
house chattels. In 1876, purchased the old Henry farm,
one mile east of the center, and is engaged in farming and in fish
culture. In 1878 began the growth and propagation of goldfish.
He has four ponds, and is making the business his study, and intends
to engage in this enterprise upon a large seale, and is now prepared
to fill orders for large or small quantities, and is awakening
considerable interest in the minds of the people who have a taste
for golden tinny species as house ornaments. He keeps
glass globes of all sizes, and can supply aquariums to order, and at
reduced prices. He has four children, viz., Melville R.,
Minnie L., Jeannette M. and Maggie M. He and wife
are members of the Lutheran Church. In matters of politics,
and Reese family are all strongly Republican.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 897 |
Medina
Twp. -
G. W. REINHARDT, bakery and restaurant,
Medina; was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 25, 1850, and lived on the
farm for fifteen years. He then apprenticed to the baker's
trade with J. F. Redd, of Loudonville, for two years, and
worked with him one year thereafter; and next worked one year in
Ashland and two years in Seville. After which, he and his
brother B. O., bought the bakery business of H. A. Thayer,
in Medina. They did business under the firm style of
Reinhardt Bros. for one year, after which Mr. G. W. Reinhardt
conducted the business alone. He was doing business in the old
Empire Block, which was destroyed by fire in February, 1877, his
loss amounting to $500 or $600 over and above his insurance.
After the fire, he occupied a rom in the American House, where he
did business until April, 1880, when he moved into his present brick
business stand. Aug. 19, 1874, he married Miss Catharine
Gross, a native of Germany; she came to the United States with
her parents while in her infancy; her folks settled in Ashland Co.,
Ohio. She was married in Wooster. Of the four children
born to the marriage, two are living - Ethel and Edith,
born Sept. 18, 1880; Gracie May and Harry G. died.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 699 |
Westfield Twp. -
ANDREW R. REYNOLDS, farmer; P. O.
Leroy (Westfield Twp.); is of the fourth generation of the name, who
have descended from one John Reynolds, who was a fisherman from
Marblehead, Mass., and who was born in the year 1743. From his
descended the grandfather of our subject, Joseph Reynolds
who was born Oct. 12, 1775, and was married to Rebecca
Jaquith, who was born July 9, 1782, and were married Nov. 11,
1802. To them were born five children, the eldest being
Joseph, Jr., the father of our subject, who was born Sept. 20,
1804, and was married to Harriet Henderson. The
Reynolds family emigrated West in October, 1831, where
Joseph purchased about 200 acres of land in the west part of the
township, a portion of which is now owned by Andrew. He
was a shoemaker by trade, and, for some years after his arrival, plied
his trade, which vocation he taught his son - Joseph, Jr.
His son first made a short state at Morse's Corners, then moved
to LaFayette Township, where he took up a place of "Fowler land;"
remaining there a short time, he abandoned it and removed to this
township, where he finally located on a portion of the land his father
had purchased, and settled permanently. Here Andrew was born,
where he now resides, Aug. 7, 1851; is the youngest of a family of
nine children, eight of whom grew up - Joseph Jr., died March
24, 1863; his wife, Harriet, died Oct. 24, 1877, aged 68 years
4 months and 13 days; Joseph, Sr., died Feb. 15, 1864.
Andrew R. was married Dec. 25, 1879, to Ida C. Rogers, born
Feb. 3, 1858; daughter of B. B. and Clarissa (Rogers) Norton,
both of whom are early residents of this county. Andrew
and wife are members of the Universalist Church and is now engaged in
farming.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 899 |
Chatham Twp. -
C. R. REYNOLDSSource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 817 |
Chatham Twp. -
JOHN RICESource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 816 |
Chatham Twp. -
JOHN RICHARDSSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 816 |
Liverpool
Twp. -
ALFORD RICHMOND, farmer; P. O. Liverpool.
Among the old settlers and natives, is the subject of this sketch.
His parents were natives of New York. He was born in Columbia,
Lorain Co., Ohio, in 1821. He is the oldest of ten children -
seven sons and three daughters. His young days were spent on a
farm, and he obtained his education in the district school. He
was married, in 1843, to Abigail Hance, who born in New York
in 1819. Her father, Jeremiah Hance, served in the war
of 1812. They have three sons - Byron, Harris, and
Harrow. He has been Township Trustee for seven years;
served as Justice of the Peace for a period of nine years, and is a
Democrat in politics. He is one of the sturdy citizens and
pioneers of the township. He took an active part in clearing
the land, and is one of the oldest and most highly respected
citizens of his township.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 752 |
Chatham Twp. -
RALPH RICKARDSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 818 |
Liverpool
Twp. -
HIRAM RICHMOND, farmer; P. O. Liverpool.
Hiram W. Richmond, a native of New York State, was born in
1800, and was married, in 1820, to Betsey Martin. They
came to Medina Co. in 1819. Seven children were born to them,
of whom Hiram Richmond, the subject of this sketch, was one.
He was born in Liverpool Township in 1827, and was raised on the
farm, and has been engaged in that occupation ever since. He
was married, in 1855, to Diantha Olin, a native of New York
State. They have one son - Hiram W. He has been
Township Trustee and Assessor several terms. At present, he is
farming, and has charge of a cheese-factory, in which he is a
partner. He is a quiet, unassuming and energetic citizen, and
enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the foremost citizens of his
township.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 752 |
Liverpool Twp. -
GUY E. RING, farmer; P. O. Liverpool.
The subject of this sketch was born in New Hampshire, in 1815.
He came into Medina Co. in 1833, and learned the trade of
millwright. He was married in 1842, to Rebecca Fuller a
native of New York State. They have ten children - Mary,
Martha, Alethia, Anna, Nellie, Jane, Elmer, Ira, Josephine, Leslie.
One of their sons (Jonathan) died in the civil war.
Mr. Ring is a Republican in politics.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 753 |
Chatham Twp. -
S. C. RIPLEYSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 820 |
Chatham Twp. -
H. D. ROBERTSSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 820 |
Chatham Twp. -
O. J. ROGERS, hardware and tin-shop, Chatham
Center; born in this township Apr. 21, 1851. Is the youngest
of a family of three children born to Orrin and Rosina (Packard)
Rogers. He was born in New York in October, 1815; she was
born in 1818; daughter of Phillip Packard, a native of
Penfield, Mass. Orrin J. was raised at home to farming.
Mar. 26, 1878, he was married to Fannie N. Porch, born in
Chicago in June, 1858, daughter of Edward N. Porch, who was
one of the early settlers and business men in Chicago; was a man of
excellent business qualifications. He was a lake Captain, and
owned several vessels, and did quite an extensive marine business.
The great fire of 1871, destroyed his residence and some of his
vessels which were in port at that time. He afterward
purchased a farm near Chicago, and engaged in farming. His
loss by the fire, and excessive labor on the farm, hastened his
death, which occurred in June, 1879. He was a native of
England, and was the father of eight children, who are Giles,
Daniel, Fannie (Mrs. R.), Anna, Edwin, Howard, Winifred and
Willie. Since the death of their father, the family
returned to Chicago. Giles is now a foreman in the
telegraph office. Our subject, Orrin J., first set up
in business at Greenwich, in Huron Co., in 1877, in the stove, tin
and hardware business with Mr. Lee, under the firm name of
Lee & Rogers, which association lasted nearly two years.
In October, 1879, he bought out the interest of J. W. Bernard,
of this place, and has since been conducting it in a successful
manner. The business being considerably in the decline when he
came here, yet, under his management, it is assuming encouraging
proportions. He keeps a good assortment of goods in his line,
consisting of hardware, tinware, stoves, pumps, etc., etc.
Mr. Rogers and wife are members of the Baptist Church.
Mr. Rogers' father has been a member since 15 years of age.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 818 |
Chatham Twp. -
ORRIN ROGERS, farmer, P. O. Chatham Center;
born Dec. 20, 1815, in Chenango Co., N. Y., son of Bela and Mina
(Hale) Rogers. Bela was born near Cape Code, and was a son
of Solomon, to whom were born Thomas, Solomon,
Bela, James, Sarah, Sevira and Hannah.
Bela and wife were united in marriage, Apr. 4, 1808; he was
born June 25, 1787, she July 23, 1788; nine children were born to
them, viz.: Lucinda, Orrin, Silas, Isaac,
Sophia, Hannah, James, Mary, Sanford,
all living but Sophia, all in Ottawa Co., Mich., except Orrin,
Silas and Sanford; the two former are in this
township, and Sanford is in Indiana. Bela
Rogers came to this county in 1834, stopping first year in
Harrisville Township, the year following located in the northwest
part of this township, where Silas now lives, and cleared up
the farm with the assistance of his boys; he died May 15, 1857, his
wife, Apr. 6, 1854; both were members of the Baptist Church.
Orrin left home at 21, and began his career by working out by
the month. Feb. 19, 1838, he was married to Sarah
Grant, who was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Feb. 15, 1819,
daughter of Elisha and Amy (Marsh) Grant.
The Grant family came West about the year 1830.
Soon after Mr. Rogers was married, he moved to
Harrisville, where he rented a farm for two years, then came to this
township and purchased 52 acres, a part of his father's farm, for
which he paid $6 per acre; settling upon this, he cleared it up;
eight years after, he sold the same and purchased land in Indiana,
but never moved on it; moving then to the south part of this
township, he rented land two years; then purchased 65 acres in
Harrisville Township, where he lived until 1860, when he sold out
and bought 126 acres, where he has since lived. His wife died
July 8, 1863, leaving one son, Orange H., born Oct. 5, 1839,
who married Corinthia C. Barnes, and by her had three
children - Oliver, Wilson and Eudora, but one
now living, Wilson, born in 1871. His wife died Aug.
28, 1876. Orange lives with his father on the home
farm, which they carry on in partnership. In October, 1865,
Mr. Rogers was married to Mrs. Emily
Crush, whose maiden name was Gridley, daughter of
Shubael, and sister of Orrin Gridley, of this
township. Mr. Rogers has, by his own exertions,
secured himself a competence.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 817 |
Brunswick Twp. -
ALBERT F. ROOT, store, Brunswick. The
ancestors of the subject of this sketch were prominent people, and
were extensively acquainted throughout the county. William
Root, a native of Connecticut was the father of six sons and one
daughter. One of the sons, James A., was the father of
the subject of this sketch. He was born in Brunswick July 14,
1818. He was married to Susan H. Whitman a native of
Connecticut. His younger days were spent on a farm. His
educational facilities were very limited , and all the prestige he
won in this town was through his own exertions. His father
kept a tavern, where he had an opportunity of judging human nature
and learning the lesson of life. By his honesty of character,
sincerity of purpose and traits of true manhood, he won the esteem
and confidence of his fellow-citizens. His whole life was
marked by deeds of charity. Was a family in need by unforeseen
occurrences, such as fire and sickness, he was always ready to
contribute abundantly to alleviate their sufferings. He had a
moral influence such as no other man can boast of. He was ever
ready to do a charitable act; to make the suffering happy was his
joy; doing good was his element. He held the office of Justice
of the Peace for twenty-one years. He was elected to the
Legislature in 1864, and was on the Ways and Means Committee; he
introduced the "bill to raise the wages of jurymen." His
greatest aim in life was to be honest. He was the father of
one son - Albert F., who was born Aug. 14, 1841. His
younger days were spent in attending school. His father kept a
store, and, when he had finished his education, he aided him in
carrying on his business. His father died Nov. 2, 1878; this
left the son in charge of the business, which they had by their
strict attention and fair dealing made an object. He was
married, in 1871, to Sarah Buckingham, a native of New York.
After a short and happy union, death again came to his door, and she
expired Oct. 29, 1880.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 768 |
Chatham Twp. -
CHARLES ROSSSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page816 |
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