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Source:
History of Medina County, Ohio
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical
Publishers
1881
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Chatham Twp. -
EDWARD TALBOTTSource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 824 |
Westfield Twp. -
JAMES H. TAYLOR, farmer and stockraiser; P. O.
Seville. Among the noted horsemen in this county is J. H.
Taylor, who was born in Salem, Washington Co., N. Y., July 4,
1830. His parents were E. W. and Jane (Nelson) Taylor,
all of same county and State. The Nelsons are of Irish,
and the Taylors of Yankee descent. James was ten
years of age when his parents came to Guilford Township, his father
dying three years after his arrival. J. H. then lived
with his mother until he attained his major years. Early in
the life he manifested great love for a horse, and, at the age of
10, he began riding races, which he kept up until 19, and, being an
expert driver, he drove and fitted horses for the speed ring; for
several years has driven some very important races, where a high
rate of speed and a large amount were at stake; in 1861, was offered
$1,000 and expenses to go to California and drive Sherman, Jr.,
in a single race where $15,000 was wagered; he went and won the
race. Upon his return home came upon the steamship America, on
her trial trip, having on board 900 passengers. Shortly after
leaving Graytown, they were caught in a gale and came near being
"swamped;" lost their rudder, and were for several weeks without the
use of engine or rudder, being, as sailors would say,
"water-logged." While on this trip, came on to the ill-fated
Golden Gate, and took aboard her passengers and crew. He
succeeded in reaching his destination, losing his baggage and
effects. For several years past, he has been engaged in buying
and selling horses; his superior judgment combined with his ripe
experience have served to cause his opinion to stand as an oracle
among the lovers of fine horses; his extensive acquaintance with
horsemen and dealers has given him an enviable reputation in that
direction. Persons at a distance often send orders for him to
fill, for fancy matched-teams, trotters or heavy draft, and are
furnished and guaranteed to suit. He is now engaged in farming
and raising horses for the market, which are of superior kind and
quality, they having taken some flattering premiums at the State and
agricultural fairs. May 1, 1854 was married to Julia Hosmer,
born in Guilford Townshp, May 1, 1838, daughter of Judge
Hosmer, of Seville, one of the old pioneers of the county.
Her mother's maiden name was Lucy Hays, who was one of the
pioneer school teachers in the southern part of the county.
After Mr. Taylor was married, he located in Seville until
1872, when he moved to his farm, consisting of 100 acres located
one-half mile west of Seville; has three children - Wallace E.,
Hubert E. and Maude B.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page
901 |
Chatham Twp. -
CHARLES P. THATCHERSource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 825 |
Montville
Twp. -
LINUS S. THAYER, farmer; P. O. Medina; was
born in Madison Co., N. Y., Lebanon Township, Sept. 15, 1832, son of
Russell and Betsey (Smith) Taylor, who removed to this county
in 1833. When 18 years old, Linus commenced teaching
school, which he followed for some time during the winter season.
He was married, Mar. 13, 1856, to Charlotte, daughter of
Theodore and Polly (Johnston) Perkins, who settled in Brunswick
Township, Medina Co., Ohio, about the year 1830, and where they were
both yet living. She was born Dec. 7, 1834, and, shortly after
their union, Mr. Thayer removed to Eaton Co., Mich., where he
remained until the spring of 1858, when he returned to Medina Co.,
where he had since lived, owning at present a good and tasty farm,
near where his father settled nearly half a century ago. He is
in all respects, a worthy and estimable citizen, and has served as
Clerk of his township, being at present Trustee. By his
marriage, three children have been born - Cora E., now the
wife of Frederick H. Curtis, of York Township; Frank J.
and Eva Mae. The eldest taught school before her
marriage, and she and her brother attended the Medina Normal
School. The parents and eldest child are members of the
Episcopal Church. Mr. Thayer served as a soldier in Co.
E, 166th O. N. G.; was a charter member of the Medina Grange, of
which he was Secretary. He is a Republican.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 789 |
Montville
Twp. -
S. M. THAYER, farmer; P. O. Medina; was born
in Lebanon Township, Madison Co., N. Y., Feb. 21, 1823. His
father, Russell Thayer, was born in Berkshire Co., Mass.; was
a son of Jonathan Thayer, one of the old Revolutionary
heroes, who participated in the struggle for his country's
independence, and was Captain of a cavalry company, under
Gen. Putnam, his period of service extending from Bunker Hill,
the fist decisive struggle, to the surrender of Cornwallis at
Yorktown. Removing to York State, he lived successively in
Delaware and Madison Cos., in the latter of which he died.
Russell and an elder brother were engaged in the mercantile
business in Lebanon, besides conducting an extensive ashery, and
there Russell was married to Betsey Smith. In
1825, he engaged in farming, and, in 1833, removed to Ohio and
settled in Medina Co., where he passed the rest of his life.
He bought a farm south of Medina, in Montville Township, the only
improvement being a log cabin. He died Nov. 2, 1877, at
Medina, where he had retired some years previous. When 20
years old, the subject of this sketch commenced teaching school,
which he followed, during the winter season, for ten years, farming
during the summer. He had resided in this township since the
settlement here by his father, except one year he farmed in Granger
Township. He was married, Mar. 22, 1848, to Antoinette,
daughter of Ransom and Elizabeth (Adams) Clark, her
grandfather, John Clark, serving in the Revolutionary war.
She was born Jan. 4, 1826, in Medina Township. By this union
three children have been born - Russell Clark, William C. and
Mary Cornelia. The youngest died in infancy. The
elder son graduated from the Charity Hospital College at Cleveland;
in 1874, located in Knox Co., where he remained two years, when
failing health induced him to return to his father's farm. The
younger son is a successful teacher, having taken a course at the
Medina Normal School, and was married, Dec. 25, 1878, to Lillian
L., daughter of Dr. Albertson, of Granger Township.
Mrs. Thayer is a member of the Episcopal Church, as is the
elder son. Mr. Thayer is serving his second term as
Justice of the Peace. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F.
since its organization. He is a Democrat and voted first for
James K. Polk, for President.
Source: History of Medina
County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers -
1881 ~ Page 789 |
Brunswick Twp. -
ROBERT TIBBITTS, farmer; P. O. Brunswick.
Thomas Soden Tibbitts was a native of England, and was
married to Jane Carter. They had nine children, the
youngest of whom was the subject of this sketch. He was born
in Soham, England, Feb. 6, 1840, and came here with his parents in
1852. He carried on the business of huckster and worked on the
farm. He was married Nov. 2, 1862, to Margaret Soden,
who was born in Shilton, England, Nov. 26, 1837. They have two
children - Matthias and Walter; the former is
attending college at Berea, Ohio. They had no opportunity to
obtain an education, and intend to give their children all the
advantages of education possible.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 768 |
Sharon Twp. -
S. S. TOTMAN, farmer; P. O. Sharon Center.
He is a son of Ira and Nancy (Gregg) Totman, and grandson of
Samuel and Naomea (McCartney) Totman, who are parents of the
following family of children: Ira, Delos, Jonathan, Melinda,
Caroline and Adeline. Ira and Nancy Totman
are parents of three children, as follows: Mary and Martha,
born July 18, 1838, and S. S. Totman, born in Ontario Co., N.
Y., 1845. S. S. Totman was married in the year 1867, to
Lucy Crane, daughter of Barnabas Crane. To this
union were born four children, of whom only one is living:
Ira C., born Apr. 1, 1878. Mr. Totman is an able
farmer, owning 115 acres of well-improved land, situated two miles
north of Sharon Center. He is a noted athlete, being a Captain
of the Sharon Base Ball Club during the past eleven years.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 796 |
Chatham Twp. -
O. E. TOWNSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 825 |
Sharon Twp. -
ADAM TURNER, farmer; P. O. Sharon Center; was
born in Canfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio, Nov. 16, 1810. He is a
son of John and Dorothy (Waldrof) Turner, and grandson of
Adam Turner. Our subject is one of a family of ten
children - Elizabeth, Adam, Lovina, James, Lucinda, Peggy, Clark,
John, Alvin and Almira. When but 4 years of age,
Adam, together with his parents, moved to Copley, Summit Co.,
Ohio, and for nine years followed farming. They then returned
to Canfield, where they remained four years, and, in the fall of
1829, moved to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, locating in a
wilderness full of wild beasts and game. Mr. Turner, Sr.,
was quite a hunter at the beginning of his residence in Sharon, and
was often known to go out, and, in one day, kill three bears.
The following story is related of him. One evening he was
watching for a bear, and the distance, fired, and the beast fell
dead before the unerring rifle of the hunter. On examination,
it proved to be a neighbor's steer that had strayed away from its
owners. Mr. Turner is said to be the first land-holder
in Sharon Township, and this place is situated in Lot 6, in the
north part of the township, on the center road. In 1832,
Adam married Aurelia E. Crosby, who was born Apr.
12, 1812, and by her has the following family: Henry N.,
born Mar. 29, 1834; Betsey E., born Nov. 6, 1836, died July
14, 1845; Milton W., born May 17, 1846, died Apr. 12, 1865,
from disease contracted in the army, and Dwight M., born Dec.
29, 1847. Mr. Turner remembers vividly the scenes of
his youth, and one incident he remembers is here worthy of mention.
At an early date, his father gave for a barrel of salt a good
two-year-old colt, which, in comparison with the price of a barrel
of salt now, is quite noticeable. Mr. and Mrs. Turner
are devoted members of the Congregational Church, and Mr. Turner
is a Republican in politics.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 796 |
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