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Biographies
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History of Summit County,
with an outline sketch of Ohio
Edited by William Henry Perrin.
Illustrated.
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers,
186 Dearborn Street
1881
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Copley Twp. -
ANSEL S. GARDNER (deceased), was a
native of Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, his birth occurring July 1,
1839. His parents were Warren and Caroline (Perry)
Gardner, of Germanic descent, both being natives of the
Empire State, and both coming to Ohio when the country was
yet a wilderness, filled with various species of wild
animals. He was one in a family of four children, and
when 7 years of age his mother died, and his father married
Harriet Avery, by whom he had one child.
Ansel was reared on a farm, securing in the meantime a
fair education from the common schools. After the age
of 19, and previous to his marriage, he worked at farming
during the summer months, and in the ship-yards at Cleveland
during the winter months. On the 31st of December,
1861, his marriage with Miss Elisabeth Crosier was
celebrated. Her parents were Paul and Barbara (Husong)
Crosier, of Euclid Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.
To Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were born four children, as
follows: Alice, born Sept. 14, 1863, died Sept.
21, 1864; Alfred E., Oct. 20, 1865; Hattie,
Apr. 4, 1868, died Dec. 9, 1870; Franklin J., Dec.
31, 1873. Mrs. Gardner's birth occurred Mar. 9,
1840. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner remained at
Cleveland until the 28th of May, 1861, when they moved to
Grand Traverse, Mich., settling on a tract of land devoid of
clearing and with no neighbor nearer than a mile, and with a
vast forest of pine stretching away for miles in all
directions. Reservations of Indians were near, and
many wild, fierce animals lurked in the heavy pine forests.
Here they remained five years, during which time Mr.
Gardner and three other men from Traverse City went by
canoe down the bay to Northport, thirty miles distant, where
they organized Leelenaw County. In July, 1866, Mr.
Gardner and family returned to Ohio, making their home
first in Portage Township, Summit Co. In December,
1872, they removed to Copley Center, where the family has
since resided. Mr. Gardner worked industriously
at his trade - carpenter and joiner - until February, 1880,
when he was taken down with a severe attack of rheumatism;
at the end of two weeks he seemed to rally, but soon
afterward was taken with ague, from which he never fully
recovered. Spinal troubles increased his affliction,
until at last he died on the 1st of April, 1880. He
was a kind father, a loving husband and an exemplary
citizen; no unkind word was ever spoken to his family by
him, and his death was mourned bitterly by his devoted wife
and children. HE was laid to rest in the village
cemetery, and over his lonely grave the sweet flowers of
loving remembrance are strewed, and tears of affection fall
upon the silent earth. The neighborhood mourned his
untimely death, and revere his name as among their most
honored dead. Thus dear friends are returned to dust,
but their names become living jewels in the bright casket of
memory.
History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio - Edited
by William Henry Perrin. - Illustrated. - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street - 1881 -
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Copley Twp. -
JOHN GOULDIN, farmer and merchant;
Copley Center; was born in New Lisbon, Columbiana Co., Ohio,
Sept. 30, 1815. He is a son of John and Esther
(Chandler) Gouldin. When John was 9 years
old, his father moved near Cleveland, engaging in
agricultural pursuits. John remained with his
father until his marriage with Miss Betsey Hendershot,
which event occurred May 3, 1835. To this union was
born the following family: Charles F., born
Mar. 1, 1848, died Oct. 1, 1855; Mariam, born
May 20, 1840; Albert, born Aug. 30, 1842; Lucy E.,
born May 3, 1849, and Bina, born Oct. 24, 1852.
After his marriage, Mr. Gouldin had charge of a
saw-mill for four years, and in the fall of 1839, purchased
a piece of land in Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, and
has retained the ownership of that land ever since. In
1873, he commenced in the agricultural implement business in
Akron, and his work there met with excellent success.
In 1876, he took in two partners, and the firm name then
became Kramer, May & Gouldin, and this remained
unchanged until 1878, when the partnership was dissolved,
Messrs. Kramer and My retiring. Mr.
Gouldin still carries on the business at No. 114 North
Howard street. Politically, Mr. Gouldin is a
stanch Republican. He divides his residence between
his home and business in Akron, and his country seat in
Copley Township.
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Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street - 1881 -
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Hudson Twp. -
Prof. E. S. GREGORY
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Twinsburg Twp. -
DR. L. G. GRISTE, physician,
Twinsburg. The Griste family descended from
John Griste, the great-great-grandfather of our subject,
who came from England to America in 1720, and settled in
Norwich, Conn.; he had three children, among whom was
John, Jr., born July 31, 1734, married Delight
Lathrop, had the following children: George,
Charlotte, John and Eunice. George
was born Aug. 14, 1772, and married Lois Bradner;
land thirteen children, among whom was John B. Griste,
the father of our subject, born Nov. 13, 1811; married
Louisa Hale Aug. 31, 1837; was born Apr. 3, 1813.
The fruits of this union was two children - Perry O. and
Luman G. Obed Hale, the grandfather of L. G.,
was born in Enfield, Conn., Oct. 29, 1740. His wife
was a Mindevell by name, born in
Massachusetts, May 10, 1741. The Hales are
descendants of Sir Matthew Hale, the
Jurist. John B. Griste came to Ohio in 1833;
was a carpenter by trade, he died Aug. 11, 1867; his wife
yet survives him. The Doctor was raised to farming
but, at the age of 19, began reading medicine Aug. 7, 1862.
Enlisted in Co. E, 105th O. V. I.; after serving in severed
hotly-contested battles was wounded in the hand, losing his
third finger by gunshot. Was discharged Feb. 24, 1864,
on account of disability. In November, 1867, married
Zilpha Freeman, born Apr. 6, 1846, in Chagrin Falls;
daughter of Jeduthan and Sarah (Edison) Freeman. He
was born June 9, 1808, in New York; son of Jeduthan
of English stock. Sarah Edison was a daughter
of Levi and Clarrisa (Moulton) Edison; he was a son
of Levi, born in Tolland Co., Conn. His wife
was Mary Blodgett; Levi was in the war of 1812, and
the father of seven children. To Levi and
Clarrissa were born twelve children. In 1869, the
Doctor graduated at Eastman's College at Poughkeepsie.
Served as Town Clerk six years, when he resigned and
attended lectures at the College of Homeopathy at Cleveland.
In 1874, began the practice of medicine in Twinsburg, where
he has a lucrative practice. Has two children -
LeMars and Ethel L.
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by William Henry Perrin. - Illustrated. - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street - 1881 -
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Franklin
Twp. -
DAVID GROVE, farmer; P. O. Nimisila;
was born in Franklin Co., Penn., July 3, 1822; is son of
Jacob and Rachel (Dice) Grove, who were also natives of
Pennsylvania. They emigrated to Ohio in 1832, with
their five children, viz., David,Polly, Solomon, Arabella
and Jacob; three others were born to them after their
removal to this State, viz., Ephraim, Rachel and
Hannah; these are all living. Mr. Grove
located in this township and spent the remainder of his life
here, and died in the 72d year of his age. David
was married to Mary Long Oct. 12, 1844. They
have reared four children, viz., Byron F., Eliza, Mary
and Emma. Mrs. Grove was born in Westmoreland
Co., Penn., and was brought to Wayne Co., Ohio, by her
parents when about 2 years old. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Grove are familiar with the hardships of pioneer life,
but enjoy a competency earned by their own industry and
care.
History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio -
Edited by William Henry Perrin. -
Illustrated. -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers,
186 Dearborn Street -
1881 - Page 1027 |
Hudson Twp. -
CHARLES G. GUILFORD
History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio - Edited
by William Henry Perrin. - Illustrated. - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers, 186 Dearborn Street - 1881 -
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