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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) McCausland.
James was born in February, 1799, the only son of
James, his father, who bore the same name. Jane was a
daughter of Hugh Drain. John
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Squires. Mr. 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.
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Hudson Twp. -
B. F. MELOY
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Hudson Twp. -
M. MESSER
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hudson Twp. -
EDWARD W. MORLEY
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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.
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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.
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Springfield Twp.
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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.
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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.
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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 Catharine. Michael
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.
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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.
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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.
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Springfield Twp.
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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.
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