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Source:
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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Portage Twp. -
JOHN McCAUSLAND
, farmer and brick manufacturer; P. O. Akron; was born June 26, 1824, in County Antrim, Ireland, and is a son of James and Jane (Drain) McCauslandJames was born in February, 1799, the only son of James, his father, who bore the same name. Jane was a daughter of Hugh DrainJohn emigrated to Ohio in 1849, having served his father several years after his majority, and came here poor.  He began work in this county as a common laborer, receiving at first $8.50 per month; afterward, by the year, receiving $120, then $150 annually.  In 1853, he married Mary McQuillan, who was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in April, 1827; daughter of Charles and Mary (Mulheren) McQuillan.  After Mr. McCausland acquired sufficient means, he bought a team and the necessary implements, and engaged in farming, renting land about six years on the Phelps farm.  In 1859, he purchased where he now lives, first buying 76 acres, for which he paid $28 per acre.  He has since added to the same, having now 112˝ acres.  In 1871, he engaged in the manufacture of brick, and has been every year increasing his facilities until he has now productive capacity of 2,000,000 per year, there having been such a demand that he has not been able to fill the orders that have been given him.  He has four children living—James, John, Margaret and Mary.  Mr. McCausland is one of the substantial men of the township.   Coming here a poor man, he has, by diligence and economy, acquired for himself a home and a sufficient competence, and built up a manufacturing establishment in his line which is the largest in the township; a man of intelligence. 
Source: 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 816
Twinsburg Twp. -
J. W. McINTOSH, retired farmer; P. O. Twinsburg; is one of the early settlers on Liberty street; he was born Feb. 4, 1805, in Trumbull Co., this State; son of Pascal and Abi (Clark) McIntosh.  He was a son of Ebenezer, whose birth place was Scotland, and emigrated to the Eastern States prior to the Revolutionary war, in which he was an active participant.  To him were born Betsey, Pascal, Moses, John and Daniel.  Ebenezer's wife was a Marvel prior to her marriage.  Pascal was born in New Hampshire, received a collegiate education at Yale, and was a man of superior ability.  He came West about the year 1799; first to the mouth of Chagrin River, where he lived about two years; then moved to Mantua, where he kept bachelor's hall for some time.  Abi was a daughter of Ephraim, whose children were Isaac, Ephraim, Acenath, Rachel, Abi, Polly, Hannah, Pascal.  The father of the above died in Mantua Township; for many years he has been a substantial member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  His superior education made him a useful member of the society in which he lived, and of which he was ever a loved and honored member.  John W. left home at 22, and learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, at which he worked for several years  At the age of 24, he married Olive Ferris, who was born Mar. 11, 1814, in Suffield, Portage Co., to Gunderson and Mary (Card) Ferris.  Her mother was born in Portage Co., and her father in Virginia; he was a son of John, who married Jerusha Lockwood.  Mary Card was a daughter of Silas Card.  Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh came to this township in September, 1831.  He built his cabin about forty rods south of his present residence, "all woods" at this time, and game very abundant; he killed, one afternoon, three deer and two turkeys.  They had several children, all of whom are deceased; but two lived to be grown, viz., Mary, who married David Riley, and died leaving two children - Randolph and Mary.  Alexander, who died at the age of 19, was a young man of much promise.  He was a student under James A. Garfield at Hiram, and before his death prophesied that Garfield would be President.
Source: 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 1046
Bath Twp. -
MRS. LAURA T. McMILLAN; Montrose; this lady was born in Bath Township, Summit Co., Ohio, March 17, 1836.  She is the daughter of Morris P. and Hettie B. (Looker) Miller, the former a native of Ontario Co., N. Y., and the latter of New Jersey.  They were married in the "Empire" State, where they remained until 1817, when they came to this county and located in the northwestern part of Northampton Township.  Six years later they removed to Copley Township, where they lived some time and then moved to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, and thence after a few years to Bath Township, which they ever afterward made their home.  They were industrious, intelligent people and were the parents of seven children (a complete history of the Miller family will be found in another part of this work.)  Laura T. lived with her parents until her marriage with Mr. G. W. McMillan, which occurred June 11, 1863.  This gentleman was born in Bath Township, this county Oct. 10, 1838.  He was raised upon the farm he owned at the time of his death, and received the benefits of a good common school education.  He was one of the most successful and practical farmers of Bath Township.  He dealt quite extensively in life stock, and was noted for his fair dealings and and straight business habits.  He died after a short illness.  May 13, 1878.  Thus passed away in the prime and vigor of his manhood, one of the country's most useful and honored citizens.  He was a man of broad and liberal views, encouraging everything known to be right and promptly rejecting everything known to be wrong.  His widow survives him and resides upon the old homestead which consists of 116 acres of nicely improved land.  She is a lady of refinement and intelligence, and has the respect of the entire community.
Source: 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 1019
City of Akron -
FATHER THOMAS F. MAHAR, Akron; was born in Scranton, Penn., Sept. 28, 1851.  In 1866, he entered St. Louis College at Louisville, Stark Co., Ohio, and remained three years, having been, he entered St. Louis College at Louisville, Stark Co., Ohio, and remained three years, having been for four years previous a student in St. Mary's College.  In 1869, he went to Rome, Italy, where he began his ecclesiastical studies in the American College, continuing until 1875, when he came to Cleveland, Ohio, and was made Assistant Pastor in St. John's Cathedral, serving until Aug. 1, 1880, when he was sent to the pastorate of St. Vincent's Church of Akron.  He received the degrees of Ph. D, and D. D. at Rome, Italy.  He is the oldest son living born to Thomas and Ann (Hart) Mahar, both of whom were born in the United States and are now residents of Cleveland, where the husband superintends a rolling-mill.
Source: 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 747
Copley Twp. -
WILLIAM MARTENES, farmer; P. O. Akron; was born in Harmony, Butler Co., Penn., Dec. 25, 1844.  He is a son of Cornelius and Mary (Flowers) Martenes, and they were parents of the following family: Abraham, dead; Maria, William, Sarah dead; Angeline, Austin, Rosa A., dead; and Nancy A.  In 1865, this family came to Copley Township, Summit Co., Ohio, where the parents remained until their respective deaths.  Our subject was married in June, 1868, to Eliza Squires, and by her had one child, Charles G., who was born in March, 1869.  Mrs. Martenes died Nov. 29, 1875.  Dec. 31, 1876, Mr. Martenes married Jennie Squires, a niece of his former wife's and a daughter of Chester SquiresMr. Martenes has always been a farmer, and as such is among the best in his locality.  He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife belong to the Church of God.
Source: 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 1035
Hudson Twp. -
B. F. MELOY

Source: 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 834

Hudson Twp. -
M. MESSER
 

Source: 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 834

Copley Twp. -
CHARLES C. MILLER, farming and gardening; P. O. Akron; was born in Akron, Ohio, Dec. 11, 1832.  He is the eldest child born to Ansel and Lucy A. (Hawkins) Miller, who were parents of two sons - Charles C. and James N.  Mr. Miller, the father, was a native of Bridgewater, Vt.  When a young man, he left home and went to Boston, Mass., where he worked at his trade, carpenter and joiner.  While here, he assisted in building the Quincy Market House, on which he worked, scarcely missing a day, for 466 days.  From Boston, Mr. Miller went to Rochester, N. Y., living there one year.  In 1828, he started West on a "prospecting" tour, and coming to Akron, he was so well pleased with the then village and surroundings, that he returned to Rochester, and the next year, 1829, came to Akron for the purpose of making that his permanent home.  Nov. 22, 1831, he married the mother of Charles C. and James N.  From the time of his arrival in Akron, until 1840, Mr. Miller steadily followed his trade.  About this time, he purchased an interest in a boat-yard there, and engaged in the manufacturing of boats.  During the winter of 1859-60, he sold out, and then went to live with his son Charles, with whom he resided until his death, Dec. 16, 1879, aged over 81 years.  Charles C. Miller was reared and educated in Akron principally.  He was married in August, 1860, to Mary A. Philbrick, daughter of Daniel Philbrick, of Michigan, and by her had a family of five children, as follows:  Frank E. (deceased), Lottie A., Ansel P., Lute H. and Carl E.  Mrs. Miller was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Jan. 12, 1843.  Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Miller came to their present place of residence, in Copley, where they have since resided.  Mr. Miller is a Republican in politics, and an intelligent gentleman.
Source: 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 1035
Bath Twp. -
HARVEY MILLER; Montrose; this gentleman was born in Hartford Co., Conn., June 12, 1818.  He is the son of Elisha and Sarah F. (Woodford) Miller, both natives of Connecticut, where they were reared, married and resided until 1827, when they moved to this county, arriving in Bath Township, Feb. 27.  They came the entire distance in a sleigh, but the latter part of their journey was performed on ground that was nearly bare.  Mr. Miller had purchased about 800 acres of land in the southwestern part of Bath Township, which he immediately began to improved.  In his family were the following children - Lyman R., Anson, Elisha E., Sarah E., Clarinda, Lowley, Nathaniel O., George, Harvey and Evelina; all these children were born in Connecticut, and six of them are yet living, attesting to the vigor and vitality of the original stock.  Mr. Miller was a man of more than ordinary ability, and was noted for his integrity and straight business habits.  He kept a tavern for eighteen years on the home place, and was for years Postmaster.  He creditably filled a number of positions of honor and trust, and was respected by all who knew him.  This worthy man and pioneer died at his home in Bath Township, Feb. 14, 1854, and his good wife, Aug. 1, four years latter.  Harvey Miller was raised upon his father's farm, and receiving such education as the log schoolhouses of that early day afforded.  His union with Miss Ann Wagar occurred Oct. 16, 1844.  This lady was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 7, 1825.  They have an adopted daughter - Rosetta who is the wife of Mr. T. F. Porter.  Mr. Miller has always followed farming, and stock raising, a business he is eminently fitted for.  He owns 88 acres of land which is nicely improved, and under a high state of cultivation.  He has always been a strong anti-slavery man, and an earnest advocate of temperance and sobriety.  He and wife are members of the M. E. Church, and have contributed largely toward its support.  In fact they are ever ready to support any enterprise that has a tendency to build up the community in which they live, or benefit their fellow-man.  They are worthy people who enjoy the respect and confidence of all who know them.
Source: 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 1019
Bath Twp. -
RALSAMON MILLER, Ghent.  Ralsamon Miller was born Dec. 7, 1838, in Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio.  He is the son of William and Electa (Crosby) Miller, both of whom were native of the "Empire" State.  The Millers came to this county in 1817, and settled in the northwestern part of Northampton Township.  William Miller is one of the wealthy and leading agriculturists of Summit Co.  He resides in Copley Township, where he is well and favorably known.  Ralsamon Miller was raised to farm labor, receiving the benefits of a common-school education.  He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Harshey, Oct. 21, 1858.  She was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Oct. 12, 1832.  From this union there were four children, viz., Elizabeth, Sarah L., Ida M., and Alpha L.  In early boyhood, Mr. Miller manifested a strong liking for handling and being where live stock were being handled.  After reaching man's estate,  he embarked in the live-stock trade, and has since that time handled a great deal, usually buying and then preparing them for market.  He has been uniformly successful, and his judgment is seldom at fault.  He owns a well-improved farm of 240 acres, also a grist-mill two miles east of Ghent, and is quite extensively engaged in  the manufacture of cheese.  He is a stanch Republican in politics, and has creditably filled several township offices.
Source: 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 1020
Bath Twp. -
REV. WILLIAM B. MOODY, Bath.  This gentleman was born in Kennebec Co., Me., Feb. 17, 1808.  He is the son of Joseph and Bridget (Davis) Moody, both of whom were natives of Shapley, Me., where they were married and resided until 1806, when they moved to Kennebec Co.  In 1813 they removed to Ontario Co., N. Y., and from there to Richfield Township, this county, in 1821.  They were the parents of nine children, viz., Daniel, Joseph, Davis, Samuel, Ephriam, Rhoda, Priscilla, Bridget and William B.  Bridget and William B., are the only ones now living.  Mr. Moody and wife were intelligent Christian people.  He died in 1824, and his wife in 1847.  William B. Moody was reared upon a farm, and, during his youth and early manhood, received no education to speak of.  After he had reached his majority, he surrounded himself with good and useful books and began a course of self-instruction, which extended over a period of four years.  He was ordained a minister of the M. E. Church by Rev. Robert R. Roberts, at Wooster, in 1840.  Some years later he withdrew from this church on account of their position on the slavery question, and connected himself with the Protestant Methodist Church.  In 1850, he became a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, with which denomination he has ever since labored.  During his life his ministerial labors have not been confined to Summit Co. alone, but has been extended over the counties of Medina, Geauga, Lorain and Cuyahoga.  He was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Osborn May 14, 1828.  She was born in east Cleveland, Ohio, in 1811, and died Aug. 20, 1856.  From this union there were nine children, viz., William B., Deborah, Joseph, Rhoda, James, Samuel, Ira, Davis, and one that died in infancy without naming.  He was married Oct. 11, 1856, to Mrs. Julia (Adams) Spencer, who again brought to his hearthstone the genial influences of a home left desolate by the death of his first wife.  One child, John B., has blessed their union, and with this interesting son and most excellent wife, he enjoys in advancing years the pleasure and comforts of a happy home, and an ample competence.  In social and public life, Mr. Moody occupies a highly honorable position.  From early life a "worker in his Master's vineyard," he exemplifies in his life the duties and doctrines of a pure Christianity, and has frequently been a representative in the highest councils of his Church.  Such is a brief outline of Rev. William B. Moody's life.  May his declining years rest lightly upon him, and Summit Co. long be spared the life of one of her noblest men.
Source: 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 1020
Cuyahoga Falls Twp. -
JAMES J. MOORE
, Superintendent of the Falls Wire Manufacturing Company, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Pittsburgh, Perm., Feb. 14, 1830, and is a son of William and Margaret Moore.  About the year 1835, they moved to Cuyahoga Falls, where they lived some fifteen years, and then went to Williams Co., Ohio. James clerked in a store for awhile, and then secured a position on the railroad as express and mail agent. In 1861, he entered the service of the Government, in the Paymaster's Department, and was thus employed until the close of the war.  In 1870, he entered the employ of Camp, Cooke & Co., with whom he remained until the organization of the Falls Wire Company, when he became its Secretary, and, at the re-organization in 1879, under the name of the Falls Wire Manufacturing Company, he was retained as Superintendent.  Mr. Moore is a genial gentleman, and spends much of his time in traveling in the interests of his firm.
Source: 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 847
Bath Twp. -
OLIVER MOORE, West Richfield; this gentleman was born in Hamilton Co., Mass., Jan. 6, 1811; he is the son of Roswell and Sarah (Clark) Moore the former a native of Connecticut, and the latter of Rhode Island; after their marriage they resided in Massachusetts until 1819 when they moved to what is now Franklin Township, Portage Co., Ohio, where they ever afterward resided.  They were the parents of six children, viz., Roswell, Oliver, Joseph, Sarah, Almeda and Electa; four of these children are yet living and are the heads of families.  Mr. Moore was killed while at work in the woods by a falling tree, in 1831.  His wife lived until 1868, when she quietly passed away.  Mr. Moore was a farmer, but worked at the stone and brick mason's trades at times; he was an energetic, public-spirited man, and his untimely death was deeply regretted by his family and a large circle of friends.  Oliver Moore was raised upon a farm, and his education was such as could be obtained in the log schoolhouse of that early day.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ann Rockwell, July 6, 1835; she was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Apr. 9, 1812.  The fruits of this union were three children, viz, Lecester O., Lewis A. and Roswell P.  Lecestor O. was born in Portage Co., Aug. 30, 1837; he was married to Mary E. Longfellow, Aug. 2, 1868; she was born in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, July 28, 1842; they have one child, viz., Stella L. Roswell P. was a soldier in the late war, was severely wounded at Gettysburg, and was a brave and gallant soldier; he is now dead.  Lewis A. has been a resident of New Mexico some years.  Mrs. Oliver Moore departed this life Apr. 6, 1864.  Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Emily Hopkins, June 2, 1868.  This lady was born in Franklin Co., Vt., Dec. farming and stock-raising, and has owned at different times large quantities of real estate; he has given liberally to his children, and still owns 93 acres of well-improved land.  He was during the days of slavery, a strong pro-slavery man, and has ever advocated temperance in all things.  He has been an exemplary member of the Methodist Episcopal Church a great many years, and at the building of a church of that denomination in Bath Township in 1869, Mr. Moore gave $600 of the $2,000 that it cost to build it.  The church was named "Moore's Chapel" in honor of him, and will for years to come be a fitting monument to his memory, Summit Co., would be much better off had it more such men as Oliver Moore.
Source: 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 1021
Bath Twp. -
ORISON MOORE, Montrose.  This gentleman was born in Brookfield Township, Trumbull Co., Ohio, Sept. 21, 1822.  He is the son of Lester and Ruth (Twining) Moore, both of whom were natives of the Bay State.  In 1812, Mr. Moore came to Ohio and purchased a tract of land in Trumbull Co., and two years later moved to his property and began its improvement.  They remained in that county until 1837, and then removed to Norton Township, this county.  Mr. Moore was a soldier of the war of 1812, and held a Captain's commission.  He was an energetic man, kind of heart, and ever ready to help his fellow-man.  This last characteristic proved a detriment to him, as he lost heavily at different times by going security for those whom he thought to assist.  In his family were eight, all of whom are now living, and who are the heads of respectable families.  Mr. Moore died in 1859, and his wife in 1851.  Orison Moore received such education as the schools of that early day afforded, and remained at home, assisting his father upon the farm until about 25 years of age.  He was united in marriage to Miss Fanny Root Jan. 24, 1847.  She was born in Summit Co., Ohio, Jan. 11, 1828, and died Jan. 19, 1875.  On the 30th of March, 1876.  Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Zilpha Stark, who was born Nov. 15, 1842, in Stow Township, this county.  Mr. Moore came to this county in 1837, which he has since made his home, with the exception of ten years that he resided in Portage Co.  He has lived in Bath Township since 1864, where he owns a nicely-improved farm of 108 acres.  He is a stanch Republican in politics, and one of the most practical and successful farmers and stockraiser in Bath Township.
Source: 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 1021
Coventry Twp. -
SAMPSON MOORE, JR
., farmer; P. O. Akron; the youngest of six children four sons and two daughters of Sampson Moore, who came from the County Antrim, near Ballymena, Ireland, in May 1822, landing at Fairport, Ohio, and going from there to Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio.  Sampson, Sr., died nine days after landing at Fairport, and his widow afterward married one James Hall, and, in March, 1826, moved to the farm upon which the subject of this sketch now lives.  The step-father died about two years later, and the mother Sept. 7, 1855, at about 68 years of age. She was Jane Kerr, a native of Ireland, and daughter of Robert and Margaret (Boyd) Kerr, who was a sister of Gen. Boyd, of Revolutionary fame, who died in New York City.  The Kerr family was formerly of Scotland, but moved into Ireland, and, like the Boyd family, became very wealthy and of considerable prominence.  Mr. Moore was married, Jan. 10, 1864, to Mary E. Shutt, daughter of Abraham and Catharine (Gregg) Shutt, who were natives of Maryland - the Greggs of Pennsylvania.  They have four children - Jane C., born Feb. 21, 1865; Emma T., Nov. 26. 1869; Louisa M., Oct. 17, 1871; and James S., May 26, 1875.  The Moores were of English descent, Sampson's grandfather being sent from England to Ireland as legal agent for an estate. James Moore, a brother to Sampson, is probably responsible for the p appearing in that name; he was a jeweler at No. 68 High street, Belfast, and, upon the face of an "old bull's-eye" watch, which he presented to his brother, he used the letters of the name to mark the hour, instead of figures or other characters, and supplying the deficiency in the number of letters.  Mr. Moore is a member of the Disciples' Church, a stanch Republican, and a man of considerable prominence in the township in which he lives.
Source: 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 887
Hudson Twp. -
EDWARD W. MORLEY

Source: 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 834

City of Akron -
C. H. MYERS, boots and shoes, Akron; is a good representative of the boot and shoe trade of South Akron, and, in fact, one of the leading dealers in the city.  In speaking personally of some of the promoters of Akron's business industries, hi name is worthy of more than a passing mention.  He was born Dec. 6, 1852, in Middlebury, or what is now known as East Akron, and is the son of Charles F. and Elizabeth (Swope) Myers, the former a native of France, and a carpenter and architect by trade.  When Ch. H. was about 10 years old, his father moved to the country and engaged in farming.  About seven years of the life of C. H. was spent at hard work on the farm, when his people removed to Akron again, which move gave him a better opportunity of getting an education, both of a commercial and literary nature.  After leaving school he spent about one year in the gearing department of the Buckeye Reaper Works.  With the money earned by himself in this way he took a thorough course and graduated at the commercial college of Akron.  After leaving college, he spent one year on the road as traveling salesman for a hardware house.  He then began clerking for Mr. E. P. Holloway, with whom he remained till the spring of 1876, when he and C. A. Holloway, also an employe of E. P., engaged in the boot and shoe trade under the firm name of Holloway & Myers, and so continued to do a very prosperous business until the spring of 1881, when he purchased the interest of Mr. Holloway, and is now conducting the business along in the old successful way.  In the spring of 1877, he was married to Miss Catharine, daughter of Albert and Mary (Braenton) Corney.  She was born May 11, 1854, in Bridgeport, Conn., and, when a child, came to Cuyahoga Falls with her parents.  She lived there about twelve years, when her people removed to Akron.  They were married by the Rev. Henry Baker.  They are both members of the First M. E. Church of Akron; he has been a member for the past fourteen years.  One child has been born to them - Gracie, who was born on Mar. 30, 1878, and died on Mar. 4, 1880.
Source: 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 747
Northampton Twp. -
DAVID G. MYERS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Cuyahoga Falls, was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Aug. 30, 1819.  His parents, George J. and Anne (Welty) Myers, were both natives of Maryland.  The father was born in 1786, and other in 1788.  They came to Stark Co., Ohio, in 1810, and Mr. Myers, besides farming, carried on the mercantile business for a time.  He owned the first dry goods store in Uniontown.  Mr. Myers died Dec. 2, 1853, and Mrs. Myers died Mar. 26, 1858.  They were the parents of nine children, only four of whom are yet living.  David G. Myers was reared principally on the farm.  In 1839, eh came to Akron, and for ten years was captain of a boat on the Ohio Canal.  Sept. 11, 1841, he was united in marriage with Matilda P. Corp, daughter of Elias and Sarah (Pratt) Corp, and by her had the following family: Francis A., born Aug. 10, 1842, now the wife of Cyrus Shoemaker; Adrian, born May 9, 1845, died Mar. 21, 1847; Ellen I., born Sept. 15, 1847; Alma L., born April 6, 1850, now the wife of L. N. Foust; George E., born Mar. 1, 1852; Mary A., born June 8, 1854, now wife of Lewis Keck; Rena V., born May 26, 1856, now wife of J. A. Johnson and Milton J., born Sept. 13, 1858.  The mother of these was born Apr. 27, 1819, in Saratoga Co., N. Y.  In 1849, Mr. Myers retired from canal life and settled upon a farm in Boston Township.  He remained there until March, 1857, when he moved to his present place in Northampton Township, and where he has ever since resided.  During his farming experience in Northampton, Mr. Myers has done more, perhaps to build up the stock interest than any other man.  He owns 86 aces of land, is Independent in politics, and is a gentleman in every respect.
Source: 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 858
Springfield Twp. -
F. W. MYERS, stoneware manufacturer, Mogadore; is the son of Joseph and Susan (Winger) Myers, who were natives of Lancaster Co., Penn., where they were engaged in farming.  In 1838, they removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, settling on a farm; in 1876, removing to Mogadore.  The subject was born Dec. 4, 1830, in Lancaster Co., Penn.  He attended district schools, and, at the age of 15, left home for the purpose of obtaining a better education.  At the age of 18, he was apprenticed to the potter's trade; after serving his apprenticeship, he continued at the trade for several years.  In 1864, he began business at Mogadore, on a small scale, purchasing a shop which he afterward enlarged to those now standing.  He, in company with A. W. Hall, are doing an extensive business, employing from forty-five to fifty men.  The pay-roll amounts to $1,600 per month.  In 1852, he was married to Lydia Mishler, daughter of Joseph Mishler.  They were five children, two of whom are living, viz., Maria L., wife of Dr. Steele of Mogadore; and Grace Eugenia.  Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Disciples' Church.  Mr. Myers is a Republican.
Source: 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 917
City of Akron -
J. A. MYERS, foreman of the shipping department at Aultman Miller & Co.'s, Akron; is a son of David B. and Elizabeth (Moller) Myers - she a native of Wayne Co., Ohio, he of Germany, but he came to Ohio with his widowed mother when about 6 months old; she married, in Cleveland, a Mr. Green, and moved to Independence, where she still lives, at the advanced age of 83 years.  David, the father of our subject, moved from Wayne Co. to LaPorte Co., Ind., where he lived thirteen years, when he returned to Ohio in 1864, and resided at Canal Fulton and Clinton until 1868, when he came to Akron, where he now resides.  He had three children - J. A., the eldest, born Jan. 15, 1847; Nancy, a Mrs. Henninger, and Etta, a maiden.  The subject of this sketch received a very limited education, and, at twelve years of age, went into a drug store, in which business he continued until 1866, making rapid advancement in the knowledge of the business.  He then worked with his father, who was a carpenter by trade, until Oct. 27,1 867, when he accepted the second position in the shipping department, where he is now employed, serving nine years in that capacity, after which he accepted his present position.  He was married, Sept. 12, 1869, to Emma Clark, born Dec. 29, 1848, in Sheffield, England, but came when 1 year old to this country with her parents, Samuel and Sarah Clark, who were farmers in Springfield Township, both of whom are now deceased.  By this marriage there are five children - Clarence Arthur born July 1, 1870; Edna May July 9, 1872; Daisy Emma, Apr. 3, 1875; Myrtle Grace, Oct. 27, 1877; Chester Albert, Apr. 6, 1881.  Mr. Myers is a stanch Republican, greatly interested in education, a liberal supporter of churches, and he, with his family, are members of the Evangelical Association.
Source: 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 747
Green Twp. -
JOHN B. MYERS
, farmer, P. 0. Uniontown; born in Green Township Jan. 18, 1818; the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Bushong)Myers.  The Myers family were of Germanic extraction, but probably from Switzerland.  The grandfather of Michael was Isaac, who lived in Union Co., Penn., near Straubstown; Isaac had a son named Jacob, who married a Miss Ream, she was an exemplary Christian; they had eight children—Phillip, Jacob, George, Henry, Christopher, Michael, Barbara and CatharineMichael was born March 1, 1765, and resided on his father's farm until 19 years of age, and then, in 1784, married Agnes Buchtel, who was born Dec. 1, 1765.  About the year 1805, Michael removed from Union Co. with his wife and family to Center Co., Penn., where they remained about seven years.  Michael followed his trade as a weaver for many years, but found this occupation injured his health, and commenced getting out mill stones which was a very remunerative business, but one day a small piece of the stone flew into his eye; he was obliged to discontinue work for six months; meeting with a second accident of this kind some time afterward, he abandoned the business and commenced blacksmithing in a small way, learning the trade as he went along, until finally he was a master mechanic as some of his pieces of handiwork will testify to-day.  He excelled in whatever he undertook.  His love for music was manifested in the variety of instruments he was able to play, such as the flute, cornet, drum and fife.  About the year 1813, he removed with his family to Ohio and settled in Green Township.  Michael was the father of eight sons and five daughters, viz.,  Henry, Michael, Jacob, Christopher, Joseph, John, Philip, George, Sophia, Elizabeth, Barbara, Mary and Susan; only three are now living; they are residents of Springfield Township - Phillip, George, and Mary, now Mrs. Spade. Henry, Michael, Joseph and John died near their father's Ohio home; Jacob and Christopher removed to Indiana and died there; Susan, died at 16; Sophia, died in early life after marrying Benjamin Pontius; Barbara, married a Mr. Bowers and died in Uniontown; Elizabeth, married a Mr. Buchtel, and died in Wood Co., Ohio.  Michael seemed always to have the welfare of his children at heart; and in precept and example he was a Christian. He died Aug. 5, 1841, at the residence of his son George in Springfield Township; his wife died at the home of her son Michael.  It is related by John B. Myers that some two weeks previous to the death of his  grandfather, the aged pioneer entered the shop of his grandson, who was working at the forge and affirmed that he had just seen a spirit which brought the tidings that he would soon pass to another world.  Henry Myers, father of John B., was born in Pennsylvania about the year 1788; Elizabeth Bushong, his wife, was born the same year and they were married several years previous to the time the Myers family removed to Green Township. Five of Henry's children reached maturity, viz., Michael, born in 1811, now a resident of Green Township; Henry, born in 1815, and died in 1857, while a resident of Akron: John B., subject of this sketch, born Jan. 18, 1818; Elizabeth, born Jan. 9, 1822, and married John Hammill; Jonathan, born Nov. 12, 1825, now a resident of Green Township.  Henry was a blacksmith by trade, and lived on the farm now occupied by his son Michael; he was a member of the Reformed Church, as was also his wife; she died June 10, 1864, and he survived her over ten years until Dec. 6, 1874.  John B., his son, was when a mere boy apprenticed to learn his father's trade, and worked at the forge early and late; consequently he had no time left to acquire an education; he never went to school in his life; at the age of 15 he had the entire control of his father's shop, in which he worked until 25 years of age; he then purchased 72 acres of land, and has since then been a farmer, owning at the present time over 100 acres, upon which the village of Myersville is located.  He was married, Nov. 16, 1843, to Louisa Catharine Grotz, daughter of Abraham and Mary (Kuhn) Grotz; she was born Dec. 9, 1824; they are both members of the Reformed Church at Uniontown.  The Myers family held their first annual re-union and picnic Saturday, Sept. 6, 1879, and the second one on Sept. 4, 1880.
Source: 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 992
Green Twp. -
MICHAEL MYERS, farmer; P. O. Uniontown; born in Center Co., Penn., Nov. 11, 1811; the oldest son of Henry and Elizabeth (Bushong) Myers, who removed to Green Township when Michael was about 18 months old.  They settled on the farm now owned by him, and resided there until they died.  When the subject of this sketch was young, the facilities for acquiring an education were very limited; he never went to school in his life, being compelled to labor early and late upon the farm. May 26, 1840, he was married to Miss Rebecca Ann Grotz, who was born Sept. 5, 1817; she was the daughter of Abraham and Mary (Kuhn) Grotz; her grandfather, John Kuhn, was a soldier in the American army during the Revolutionary war, and died July 3, 1845, while a resident of Green Township, at the advanced age of 88 years.  Abraham Grotz was married to Mary Kuhn while they were both residents of Pennsylvania; he followed his trade as a hatter in Bloomsburg for many years, but removed to Green Township about the year 1834.  He was the father of eleven children—Eliza, married William Coggeshall, and died in 1853; Julia Ann, married James Lacoth; David, died while a resident of Green Township; Rachael, now Mrs. George Bidleman, of Green Township; John, now a resident of Pennsylvania; Maria, now Mrs. Norris Coffman, of Ashland; Abraham, died in 1858; Rebecca Ann, now Mrs. Michael Myers; Matilda, died in 1842; Louisa, now Mrs. John B. Myers, of Green Township; and Emeline, died in 1842. Abraham Grotz died Aug. 4, 1848, aged 72 years and 8 months; his wife died March 22, 1856, aged 73 years and 9 months.  Michael Myers and wife are both members of the Reformed Church at Millheim; he owns 129 acres at the present time; they were the parents of two children; Byron, their only son, born March 7, 1843, died Jan. 10, 1859, aged nearly 16; and Mary Lovina, their only daughter. 
Source: 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 991
Green Twp. -
PETER MYERS
, farmer; P. O. Nimisila; born in Union Co., Penn., March 20, 1820; the son of Daniel and Esther (Kauffman) Myers; Daniel was born in 1782, and resided in Pennsylvania until 1825, when he settled with his family in Stark Co., Ohio; he was a finely proportioned man, six feet and two inches in height, and weighing during the last twenty years of his life about 325 pounds; he died in 1845, while a resident of Stark Co.; his wife is still living at the advanced age of 87 years; they were the parents of ten children as follows: David, now of Franklin; Elizabeth, died aged 50; Mary, now a resident of Union Co., Penn.; Peter and Elias of Green Township; Hannah, now Mrs. Daniel Diehl, of Franklin; Catharine, of Green Township; Margaret, now Mrs. Peter Warner, of Branch Co., Mich.; Sarah, now Mrs. Levi Swinehart, of Portage Co.; William, now of Akron.  Peter Myers was educated in the public schools where he was raised; in 1860, he moved on to a purchase of 100 acres of land in Green Township, to which he added some eight years later 32 acres more.  He was married, Oct. 8, 1861, to Mrs. Mary Lancaster, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Grove) Stump; the result of this union was three children, one died in infancy, two are living - Isaac S. and Sarah Catharine, or "Kittie."  By her first husband Mrs. Myers was the mother of three children - Theodore Lancaster, now of North Hampton Township; Cecelia, married Charles Heisa, and died aged 24 leaving one child - Ida A.; Levi A. Lancaster, now a resident of Akron.  Mr. and Mrs. Myers are members of the Reformed Church at Manchester. Their present home was built in 1862.  Mr. Myers has frequently been elected Trustee of Green Township; the number of times he has been chosen to serve in this position of trust, is the best proof which can be given to show how he is esteemed by his neighbors; while serving in this position during the war, he was greatly instrumental upon several occasions in clearing the township from the draft.
Source: 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 992
Springfield Twp. -
PHILIP MYERS, retired farmer; P. O. Lake, Stark Co., Is the son of Michael and Agnes Myers, who were among the first settlers in Green Township, settling there in 1812.  They were natives of Center Co., Penn., where Michael was engaged in blacksmithing, which business he had followed for several years.  Owing to the newness of the neighborhood in which he settled, he was obliged to abandon his trade for some time, and turned his attention to farming; he purchased 100 acres of land, cleared it, and resided upon it to the time of his death, which occurred in 1847; his wife died in 1852.  The subject was born in Center Co., Penn., February, 1809, when but 3 years of age he was brought to Green Township, Summit Co.  He remained on the farm assisting his father until he was 21 yeas of age, when he settled on 88 acres of land, which he now owns in connection with another valuable farm and some town property, all in Springfield Township.  In 1831, he was united in marriage to Rosana Buchtel, daughter of Peter Buchtel.  There were ten children, seven of whom are living - Urias, Rebecca, Thomas Jefferson, James M., Malinda, Susan and Jenning.  Mrs. Myers died Nov. 27, 1880, aged 70 years.  Mrs. Myers has voted with the Democratic party since is organization.
Source: 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 915

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