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1885
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Streetsboro Twp. -
ENOS PAGE, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in
Wallingford, Conn., Aug. 3, 1806, a son of Isaac and Ruth (Rice) Page. He
was reared in his native town and settled in 1830 on the farm in Streetsboro
where he now resides, which he cleared and improved, and for which he paid
$2 per acre. It was then an unbroken wilderness, and his nearest neighbor
was Mr. Holcomb, who resided on the farm now owned by C. S. Hannum.
Our subject was married Nov. 8, 1832 to Cinderella, daughter of Joseph
C. and Rosetta (Griswold) Baldwin, of Atwater Township, this county, by whom
there were five children: Sidney, deceased; Eli; Mary, wife
of Jefferson Mellen; Slyvanus, deceased, and Alfred. Mr.
Page is one of the few pioneers still living in Streetsboro, and is one of
it representative citizens. He and his wife are members of the Baptist
Church, with which they have been connected about fifty years. In politics
he is a Republican.
Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page
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Deerfield Twp. -
CHARLES PARHAM, farmer, P. O.
Yale, was born in Dorsetshire, England, in 1817; son of Thomas and Mary
(Babcock) Parham, both now deceased. Our subject immigrated to this
country in 1835, and located in Buffalo, N. Y., where he learned the painter's
trade. After remaining there two years, he removed to Warren, Trumbull
Co., Ohio, working at his trade there until his settlement in Deerfield
Township, this county, in 1842. At this time he had, by careful
management, saved enough to purchase twenty-five acres of land; a second
purchase of nine acres followed, and at this time he is the possessor of a farm
of 155 acres, secured by his own industry and frugality. He was married in
Warren, Ohio, June 2, 1840, to Miss Rebecca Davis, who has borne him six
children- Henry, who served three months in the Union Army during the
late Rebellion; Albion, who enlisted in the One Hundred and Fourth Ohio
Volunteer Infantry and was killed before Atlanta, Ga., during the war of the
Rebellion; Martha, wife of N. Dodge; Sabina, Hiram, and
Frederick C. Mrs. Parham died June 17, 1859, and on August 4,
1861, our subject married Miss Mary A. Meades, a native of Brighton,
England, by whom he has one son,,, John M., married to Miss
Eliza Kibler, and residing on the homestead. Mr. Parham is a
Trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is highly esteemed by all who
know him.
Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885
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Edward Parsons |
Brimfield Twp. -
EDWARD PARSONS, (deceased), who was a pioneer of Brimfield
Township, this county, was born in Northampton, Mass., March 14, 1797, son of
Moses and Esther (Kingsley) Parsons, also natives of Massachusetts.
The Parsons family is a very old one and the name appears often in the
early history of the old Bay State. They were originally of English
extraction. The subject of this sketch lived in his native village until a
man grown, in the meantime learning the trade of his father, that of a carpenter
and joiner. At this place, when about twenty-nine years of age, he made
the acquaintance of Miss Clementina Janes, then teaching
school at Northampton, a daughter of Peleg Cheney and Martha
(Coy) Janes, of Brimfield, Hampden Co., Mass., where Mr. Janes was a
large mill owner. The Janeses were of English extraction, and the
Coys of Irish origin, though both families for generations previous were
natives of Massachusetts or Connecticut. This acquaintance resulted in the
marriage of Mr. Parsons with Miss Janes on January
1, 1828, and two years and a half afterward Mr. Parsons with his wife and
son Edward A., born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass., January 25,
1829, moved to Ohio, and first settled at Brecksville, Cuyahoga County, for one
year; thence went to Cleveland, remaining six months, and finally, in the fall
of 1831, took up their residence in the township of Brimfield, Portage County.
Here Mr. Parsons worked at his trade at odd intervals, but never
to any extent making farming his main occupation, at which he was very
successful, for although buying only fifty acres at the start, he afterward
became the owner of 200 or more acres near the village of Brimfield. He
was one of the most substantial and highly respected citizens of the township.
In 1868 he retired from active farming, and moved to Kent, where he resided
until his death April 6, 1874. He was from early manhood a devoted member
of the Episcopal Church (as was his wife), himself and a Mr. Cogswell
being the founders of the first church organization of this denomination in his
native village of Northampton, Hampshire Co., Mass., where he was Junior Warden.
At Kent he took the same interest, and was one of the organizers of the
Episcopal Church in the village, and for the erection of this house of worship
he contributed liberally of his means and served as Church Warden for many
years. In politics he was originally a Whig, and in sentiment a believer in
liberty and the equal rights of man, and on the formation of the Republican
party, he always acted and voted with that party. On the breaking out of
the war of the Rebellion, two of his sons volunteered and served in the Union
Army: Timothy G., for four years, most of the time in the Quartermaster's
Department; and William C., for ten months as an artilleryman. Mr.
and Mrs. Parsons reared a family of six children: Edward A., born
January 25, 1829; Timothy G., born September 17, 1832; Harriet J.,
born June 24, 1835, died October 2, 1876; Martha Kingsly, born
April 1, 1838; William Cheney, born February 19, 1841;
Clementina, born September 30, 1843. All the children were born in
Brimfield, Ohio, except Edward A., who was born at Northampton, Mass.
Mrs. Parsons is now eighty-two years of age, and is an exceedingly
amiable and worthy lady, well preserved for her years, retaining all her
faculties. She resides with her daughter, now Mrs. Clementina
Barber, wife of Charles H. Barber, the present Postmaster of Kent.
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Streetsboro Twp. -
LEWIS C. PATTERSON, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born
Aug. 21, 1831, in Streetsboro, this county, son of Ira and Jane (Crawford)
Patterson, who reared a family of seven children: Charlotte, wife of
Stephen Lekens; Lewis C.; Oscar D.; Emerancy; Mary J., wife of M. Ladu;
Crawford and Henrietta, latter wife of Harry Ellis. Ira
Peterson settled in Streetsboro, this county, about 1829, and assisted in
clearing and improving several farms. Our subject's maternal grandfather,
David Crawford, was among the first settlers of Tallmadge, Summit Co.,
Ohio, but afterward settled in Streetsboro on the farm now occupied by our
subject, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived and died.
Lewis C. Patterson has always resided on his native township, and followed
farming as an occupation. He was married June 30, 1853, to Fanny C.,
daughter of Elisha and Fanny Rogers, of western New York, by whom he has
two children: Scott F. and George L. Mr. Patterson is one of
the leading farmers here. In politics he is a Republican.
Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 - Page
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William Paulus |
Suffield Twp. -
WILLIAM PAULUS, retired farmer and Justice of the Peace,
P. O. Suffield, was born Mar. 16, 1825, in Stark County, Ohio; son of David
and Catharine Paulus, natives of Pennsylvania, and early pioneers of Stark
County, and who removed to Suffield Township in 1829, where they died at the
advanced age respectively of eighty-three and seventy-one years. When
sixteen years of age our subject left home and removed to Stark County, where he
learned the blacksmith trade, and where, Mar. 1, 1846, he married Rebecca
Brouse, by whom he has had the following children: Urias, a
member of the One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry,
who died at Nashville, Tenn., June 29, 1865; Mary E. (Mrs. Sethman);
Isaac; James B.; Jane (Mrs. Neubauer); Jefferson and Catharine (Mrs.
Schwartz). After his marriage Mr. Paulus settled in Suffield
Township, this county, and followed his trade for six years, which he was
obliged to abandon on account of failing health. Upon his partial recovery
from a prolonged illness, he engaged in farming and also in contracting for the
erection of buildings. In 1849 he was elected Justice of the Peace and has
held the position to this day, the longest continuous term of service in the
county. In 1852 he was elected Township Clerk, which office he served two
terms. In 1869 he was elected Land Appraiser, and also in 1879. In
addition to the above he held the position of Acting Manager of the Public
Schools for several years. He now owns a farm of fifty acres in this
township, one of seventy-eight acres in Stowe Township, Summit County, besides
valuable town property. Politically he is a Democrat. Mrs. Paulus
is a consistent member of the Lutheran denomination.
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History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 -
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Nelson Twp. -
BENJAMIN F. PAYNE, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born May 20,
1851, in Nelson, son of Ketchel B. and Mary Jane (Chaffee) Payne, natives
of New York and Vermont respectively. (See sketch of K. B. Payne.)
Our subject availed himself of the advantages of a common school education, and
has devoted his life to farming, in which he has been pronouncedly successful.
He was married Sept. 20, 1871, to Miss Belle Brown, born Dec. 30, 1854,
in Parkman, daughter of James and Susan (Hannah) Brown. By this
union there is one son - Algernon, born June 8, 1872. Mr. Payne
purchased his present farm in 1872, and has a fine herd of Shorthorn cattle.
During the spring he engages quite extensively in the manufacture of maple
sugar, having an orchard of 800 maple trees. He is regarded as one of the
promising young men of the county. He is now serving Nelson Township as
Constable.
Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. -
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Nelson Twp. -
KETCHEL B. PAYNE, farmer, P. O. Parkman, Geauga County,
was born in New York, Aug. 18, 1812, son of Solomon J. and Lucretia (Bierce)
Payne, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in 1816 and located in this
county and township. They were the parents of six children.
Solomon J. Payne died at the age of forty-six years; his widow at the age of
fifty-eight. Afforded but little opportunity to attend school, the
education of our subject has been largely obtained in his intercourse with the
world, and through business and social relations. He was married, Apr. 18,
1844, to Mary Jane Chaffee, born in Vermont, Feb. 7, 1826. They
have four children living: Robert K., Benjamin F., Melinda E., wife of
Robert Everett, and Solomon. Our subject has always been a
farmer, and has ax has helped cut down the forests and to prepare the way for
the many pleasant homes that now adorn the county. He has filled the
offices of Treasurer and Constable; for many years he has been a consistent
member of the Congregational Church.
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Shalersville Twp. -
BURTON PECK. farmer, P. O. Shalersville, was born Sept.
13, 1831, in Ellsworth, Litchfield Co., Conn., son of Elmer and Alma (Stone)
Peck, and grandson of Bennoni Peck, who was killed in after years by
the threshing machine. Elmer Peck, who was killed in after years by
a threshing machine. Elmer Peck came to Ohio at an early day,
accompanying his parents, but became discourage and returned to Connecticut,
assuming the charge of the home farm there. Subsequently, however, he
returned to Ohio, where he purchased lands. Our subject, the only child of
his parents now living, was married May 28, 1854, to Rilla, daughter of
Edwin and Nancy Chapin. By this union there are two children:
Charles W. (married to Hattie Hinmon) and Nellie M. P. Mrs.
Peck resides on the home farm, which is under a high degree of cultivation
and improvement.
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Streetsboro Twp. -
ELI PECK, farmer, P. O. Streetsborough, was born in
Newtown, Fairfield Co., Conn., Feb. 13, 1808, and is a son of Rufus and Sally
(Hall) Peck, who settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, coming here
in 1836, with a family of five children and two grandchildren, in a two horse
wagon. They were twenty-one days on the road, starting Oct. 14, 1836, and
arriving in Hudson Nov. 4 following. Rufus Peck settled on Lot 81,
in Streetsboro Township, a part of which he cleared and improved. They
were the parents of twelve children: Chloe (deceased), Lyman
(deceased, William, John, Eli, Paulina (deceased), Clara, Sarah
A. (deceased), Russell, Henry (deceased), Nathan
(deceased) and Horace. Our subject was married Apr. 27, 1840, to
Eliza, daughter of Hezekiah and Mary (Buell) Judd, of Berkshire
County, Mass., by whom he has had four children: Buell J. (deceased),
Julia (deceased), Cyrus (deceased) and Charles E. Of
these, Julia married James J. Osgood, and at her death left three
children: Charles B., William W. and Elliott I. Charles E. married
Lizzie Davidson, of Pennsylvania (have two children: James E. and Fred
T.) Mr. Peck first settled on Lot 82, and has lived on his present
farm since 1856. He has held several minor offices in the township.
In politics he is a Republican.
Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 -
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Shalersville Twp. -
MRS. M. H. PECK, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Streetsboro,
this county, Oct. 17, 1842, daughter of Samuel and Clarice Hurlburt,
natives of New Jersey and Connecticut, respectively, and who came to Ohio in an
early day and settled in Streetsboro Township. Our subject was married
Feb. 12, 1862, to W. Peck, by whom she had two children: Hurlburt
(born April 25, 1868, and who assists his mother in the charge of the farm) and
Avis (born Nov. 8, 1866, a teacher, and who is a young lady of rare
promise and a comfort to her mother). Mrs. Peck resides with her
family on a farm of sixty acres of Shalersville Township, which is well
regulated, managed and improved.
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Shalersville Twp. -
NORMAN D. PECK, merchant, Streetsboro, was born June 14,
1843, in Streetsboro, this county, a son of Henry and Julia E. (Jenkins) Peck,
former a native of Connecticut, and a tailor by trade, a son of Rufus and
Sally (Hall) Peck, who settled in Streetsboro in 1837, here worked at his
trade for several years, after which he engaged in farming and dairying, and
became also a producer and buyer of cheese. Henry Peck was married
Jan. 1, 1840, to Julia E., daughter of Samuel and Ursula (Brewster)
Jenkins, former of whom was a native of Fort Ann, Washington Co., N. Y., and
a son of Abiat Jenkins, formerly of Providence, R. I., and a soldier in
the Revolutionary war, the latter was born in Middletown, Vt., a daughter of
Oramel Brewster. To the union of Henry and Julia E. Peck,
were born seven children: Sophia E., wife of Henry M. Lane; Norman D.;
Arthur H., deceased; Helen M., wife of W. L. Case; Effie, wife
of H. A. Doolittle; Elsie N., wife of Charles E. Kent, and
Cora E. In 1860 the father embarked in mercantile business in
Streetsboro, with John C. Parsons, Esq., who was associated with him for
a time, but subsequently retiring, Mr. Peck continued the business alone
for several years, when his sons were taken into partnership, under firm name of
H. Peck & Sons. Our subject was reared and educated in the common
schools of Streetsboro, and also attended the Eastman Business College at
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He has been twice married, on first occasion Oct. 21,
1869, to Alice, daughter of Frederick and Melissa (Wait) Plum, of
Streetsboro, and by her he had one child - Harry D. On 30th
January, 1876, our subject married his present wife, Eva M., daughter of
Daniel and E. M. (Cox) Ross, of Boston, Mass., by whom he has two
children: Arthur N. and Raymond H. Mr. Peck is the leading
merchant of Streetsboro, keeping a large and varied stock of goods, such as is
usually found in a country store. He also manufactures butter and cheese,
and has a dairy of 100 cows. He served as Township Treasurer four years
and Justices of the Peace two terms; has been Postmaster of Streetsboro eleven
years. In politics he is a Republican.
Source:
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Randolph Twp. -
SIMON PERKINS, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in this
county, Nov. 17, 1834, a son of David and Electa Perkins, the former a
native of Vermont, the latter of Massachusetts. David Perkins came
to Ohio about 1814; his wife some years later. They were married in Summit
County, Ohio, where they remained a number of years, thence came to this county,
and here remained until their death. The father, who was a stone-mason by
trade, died Mar. 12, 1864; the mother in 1878. Oct. 1, 1854, our subject
was married to
Mary Ann W. Rogers, born in Randolph Township, this county, June 6, 1835,
daughter of William and Minerva Rogers, natives of Connecticut and
Pennsylvania respectively, but residents of this county, where they died, former
in 1849, latter in 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins are the parents of
three children: David S., born Jan. 8, 1856, and now a practicing
physician in Cleveland, Ohio; Electa B., born Jan. 5, 1859, wife of C.
B. Ladd; and engaged in farming and owns 127 acres in Randolph Township.
He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R., and is a F. & A. M. He and
his wife are of an infantry company (Randolph Guards), May 11, 1861, and
December 14, following, was commissioned Captain of same company, but so many of
this company enlisted into the United States Regular Army that it was disbanded.
Our subject was next elected Captain of Company G, Third Regiment Ohio Militia,
in Portage County, July 4, 1863; then he joined the United States service as
Recruiting Lieutenant, Jan. 13, 1865; was mustered out as Captain of Company H,
One Hundred and Eighty-fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Feb. 21, 1865.
Mr. and Mrs. Perkins and family reside in this township, where they have
a pleasant and beautiful home.
Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 -
Page 801 |
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Ravenna Twp. -
THOMAS G. PHILLIPS, life insurance agent, Ravenna, was born Sept. 3,
1822, in Plaseyrhendy, Clydeu Parish, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. His
parents—Caleb and Sarah Phillips—brought their family to America and
settled in Palmyra, this county, in 1837. They spent the latter years of
their lives in Paris Township, this county, where they died, the mother Jan. 7,
1866, aged seventy, the father Mar. 23, 1869, aged seventy-seven. Of their
nine children, two died in Wales; two died in this county: John, who was
a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, and Mrs. Sarah Morgan;
five are now living: William, in Newport Station, Ohio; Evan,
in Detroit, Mich.; Anna, in Newport Station, Ohio; Mrs. Mary
Jenkins, in Summit County, Ohio, and Thomas G. Our subject
came to Ravenna in 1838 at sixteen years of age, where he learned the
cabinet-maker's trade. He carried on an establishment at Freedom from 1843
to 1846. There he married, May 1, 1844, Miss Delia M.. daughter of
Rev. John Hill, born in Monroe, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and located in Freedom
in 1843. To this union have been born live children: George
Myron, Cashier of the First National Bank of Northfield, Minn, (he was a
Lieutenant in the One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry during
the latter part of the war of the Rebellion); Morton H., in Philadelphia
(he was a private in the first Ohio regiment formed); Mrs. Laura Beers,
in Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Lucy L. Smith, in Ravenna, Ohio, and one that
died in infancy. Mr. Phillips carried on the furniture
business from 1846 to 1872, with the exception of three years—1859 to 1862.
He also dealt extensively in real estate, purchasing lots, putting suitable
buildings and making improvements on them and then selling. In 1872 he was
appointed agent of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York for Portage
and Trumbull Counties. He rapidly built up the company's business in this
locality, and received the appointment of general agent for the State of Ohio
July 1, 1874, which position he still holds. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips
are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. - 1885 -
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Frederick Plum |
Streetsboro Twp. -
FREDERICK PLUM (deceased) was born Dec. 16, 1802, in
Chester, Mass., son of Comfort and Betsey (Black) Plum, who were parents
of William, Fred, Alonzo, James, Albert, Henry, Alanson, Betsey, Louisa
and Cordelia. His education was received in the country schools,
and he began for himself working by the month. In 1821 he came to this
country; was married Apr. 16, 1829, to Melissa Wait, who was born Jan. 3,
1810, in Chester, Mass., daughter of
Samuel and Betsey (Bell) Wait,
who came to Ohio in 1827, settling in Aurora Township, and later in Streetsboro,
where they died. Their children were Samuel, Sarah, Andrew, Mary,
William, Orlinda, Malissa, Betsey, Edward, Delilah, Washington, Wellington
and Ellen. The mother was a member of the Baptist Church. T.
Mr. and Mrs. Plum were born nine children, six of whom are now living:
William, Leroy, Wilson, Lydia (now Mrs. Horace Russell). Our
subject began life with but little, and at hsi death, Oct. 12, 1883, he owned
110 acres well-improved land, besides other property, after giving his children
a good start. Mr. Plum was a good citizen, well liked by his
neighbors. In politics he was a Democrat. His worthy widow now lives
on the old homestead, which is managed by her son Wilson. Out of
respect for her deceased husband, Mrs. Plum has inserted a portrait of of
him in the history of Portage County.
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Edinburg Twp. -
ABRAHAM S. PLUMMER, retired
farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Barree Township, Huntingdon Co., Penn., May
21, 1812; son of John and Sarah Plummer, natives of Maryland (the former
was born January 11, 1785, the latter September 15, 1775), and who were married
in Pennsylvania August 15, 1809, and came to this county in 1832, where they
remained until their death, the father dying August 16, 1856, the mother August
20, 1860. our subject was married, May 14, 1839, to Amy Coy, born in
Pennsylvania, April 29, 1819, daughter of James and Nancy
Coy, who were natives of Pennsylvania, where they remained until their
death, he dying April 27, 1876, and his wife August 9, 1868. Mr. and
Mrs. Plummer had six children, four now living: Sarah C., wife of
Martin V. Dole; John W. C.; Lewis J. and Eugene W.
Franklin M. and Benson are deceased. Our subject was reared on
a farm and has all his life followed agricultural pursuits. He owns 155
acres of improved land where he and his family reside. Mrs.
Plummer is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. our subject and
wife are among the oldest settlers of the township, in which they have lived a
great many years.
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Ravenna Twp. -
DEACON ADAM POE (deceased) was a son of the famous Indian
fighter, Andrew Poe, and a cousin of the poet Edgar Allen Poe.
He was born in Beaver County, Penn., Apr. 4, 1791; came to this county in 1819,
and purchased 200 acres of land two miles west of Ravenna. He returned to
Pennsylvania, where he married Miss Eliza Laughlin, in 1825, and again
came to this county in 1828. Here he resided until his death, which
occurred Jan. 5, 1859. He was a professor of religion when thirteen years
of age; joined the Congregational Church in 1829, and was a Deacon from 1831
till the day of his death.
Source:
History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner,
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Rootstown Twp. -
A. M. POWERS, physician, Rootstown, was born in Trumbull,
now Mahoning County, Ohio, Jan. 28, 1837; son of James and Rebecca Powers,
natives of Trumbull County. After Mahoning County was laid off, it took in
that part of Trumbull County where James Powers and family resided, and
he was elected the first Sheriff of the new county. In April, 1873, they
moved to Rootstown Township, where Mrs. Powers died Aug. 21, 1882.
Mr. Powers is still a resident of this township. The subject of our
sketch was married the first time in 1858 to Miss Cynthia A. Sherwin, who
was born May 3, 1839, in Trumbull County, Ohio. The Doctor, with his wife
and three children, came to Rootstown Nov. 1, 1868, where Mrs. Powers
died Sept. 11, 1874. He subsequently married, May 10, 1876, Mrs. Sarah
L. Barlow, of Rootstown, who was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Mar. 1,
1843. Our subject is the father of four children, three of whom are now
living: Frank R., Harry W. and Jessie A. John E. died June
25, 1875. The Doctor is a graduate of the Eclectic Medical Institute,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Has been engaged in the practice of medicine since Mar.
1, 1861, and has won for himself a large share of public patronage. He is
a member of the I. O. O. F. and Royal Arcanum; has been Treasurer of Rootstown
Township two years. He has been a prominent member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church since September, 1855. His first wife was a worthy member
of the same church for many years previous to her death. His present wife
is an adherent of the Congregational Church.
Source:
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Nelson Twp. -
EBENEZER T. PRENTICE, farmer, P. O. Nelson, was born in
Onondaga County, N. Y., Nov. 29, 1811, son of Salmon and Edna (Sweet)
Prentice, also natives of the above county and State, and who were the
parents of eight children, of whom Ebenezer T. is the sixth. Our
subject was married in Chautauqua County, N. Y., June 15, 1836, to Sarah
Vallance, born Oct. 9, 1817, in Dutchess County, N. Y. By this union
there are five children: Samuel, Byron, Charles, Cyrus and Eri
(latter deceased. Mr. Prentice was always followed agricultural
pursuits, clearing in all three farms. He came to Nelson Township, this
county, in 1849, and located the farm on which he now lives. He has served
the people as Trustee, and for nearly twenty years has been a F. & A. M.
Source: History of Portage County, Ohio - Vol. 2 - by Warner, Beers & Co. -
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