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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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Bath Twp. -
HENRY PARDEE, Ghent. This gentleman was born in Skaneateles, N.Y., Apr. 15, 1826. He is the son of Henry and Fanny (Benedict) Pardee, both natives of the "Empire State," where they were married and resided until 1828, when they came to Ohio and settled at Middlebury, in what is now Summit co. Mr. Pardee was a chair-maker by trade, and, soon after locating in Middlebury, began working at his trade. It was not long ere his facilities for manufacturing were inadequate for his rapidly increasing trade. He, therefore, erected suitable buildings, and, in a few years he found that he had the largest business of the kind in Northern Ohio. Besides manufacturing all kinds of cabinet-ware, he made pails, tubs, etc., etc. In 1849, he moved to Akron, and, for some years, was actively engaged in business in that place. He owned a saw-mill in Northampton, where the greater portion of the material used by him was gotten out. He employed a great many men, and was one of the most active businessmen the county ever had. A number of years previous to his death, he moved to Northampton Township, where, on the 6th of February, 1879, he quietly sank to rest. He was the parent of the following family of children: Margaret, Henry, James, Horace, Mary, Edward, Luther, Elijah, Albert and Martha. Horace and Albert were soldiers during the late war, and well and faithfully served their country. Mr. Pardee was one of the first men in the county to engage largely in the manufacturing business in any manner, and to him more than any other does Middlebury and Akron owe their large and extensive manufactories and the thrift and enterprise that characterize them. He possessed several qualities of a high order, and was noted for his nobility of soul and his scrupulous honesty. In early life Mr. Pardee was admitted a member of the Masonic Order, and was greatly delighted with its principles and teachings, availing himself of every opportunity to acquire a knowledge of the work and to comprehend the sublime principles of the Order. His widow survives him at then advanced age of 80 years, though she is as smart and active as many ladies at 50. Henry Pardee received the benefits of a common-school education, and, until he was 33 years of age, worked with and for his father in different capacities. He was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Prior, in 1846. She was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, in 1828. From this union there are four children, viz.: Julia, Julius, Harriet and Enoch. In 1856, Mr. Pardee came to Ghent, but, after a year, returned to Northampton, where he remained some three years and then returned to Ghent, and, in connection with Mr. Alonzo Coffin, rented the woolen-mill of that place, and for four years was engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods. At the expiration of that time he sold out to Mr. Coffin, and embarked in mercantile pursuits in the village. In this business he remained until a short time ago. During this period he was village Postmaster, and was engaged in manufacturing two-horse wagons, chairs, tables, and was one of the founders of a cheese factory at that place. He is now engaged in manufacturing water-proof goods known as the "Hammerstain process." This is a superior way of preparing waterproof goods, and gives universal satisfaction wherever it has been tired. By this process the fabric is proofed on both sides, which makes it entirely waterproof, and at the same time impervious to heat or cold. Mr. Pardee also has discovered a process for making one of the cheapest and best fire-kindlers as yet manufactured. The manner and rapidity with which he has completed and perfected these two important industries reflects great credit on him, and will be a lasting monument to his memory in time to come. This same energy and thoroughness have characterized his every walk in life. He has been successful because he has been cautious, thorough and industrious. He is well respected because his conduct has been above reproach. He has held numerous positions of honor and trust, and is a respected and honored citizen.

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 1022

Twinsburg Twp. -
GARDINER PARMELEE, farmer; P. O. Twinsburg; born Apr. 2, 1827, in this township; is the eldest child of Zeno and Juliet (Post) Parmelee. His father was born Jan. 21, 1801, in Killingworth, Conn. He was but a small lad when his father died, and, at the age of 7, went to live with one Mr. Wilcox, remaining seven years, when he began learning the blacksmith's trade with him, and, on completing it, he walked from his native State to this township, where he established a business in a log shop at the Center as early as 1822 or 1823. He was married to Juliet Post, daughter of Joshua and Mollie (Dee) Post, who was born Aug. 29, 1806, in Westbrook, Conn. She was the daughter of Joshua and Mollie (Dee) Post. To them were born five children, viz., Gardiner, Mary, Henry and Juliet. He died in April, 1862; she also is deceased. Both were members of the Congregational Church. Gardiner learned the blacksmith's trade with his father; after attaining his majority, he conducted the business for his own benefit for a few years. Nov. 9, 1848, he married Rhoda Raoch, who was born Dec. 10, 1829, in Hebron, Washington Co., N. Y. She was the daughter of James Roach, whose wife was Mary Nelson. February, 1862, Mr. Parmelee purchased 100 acres a little west of the Center, which place has since been his constant residence. On the farm is an excellent stone quarry, which is a considerable source of revenue to its owner. He has three daughters, viz., Mary, who married F. Dolaishe, residents of Put-In-Bay; Jose B. at home; and Chloe O., now Mrs. Charles Riley, of this township. He is not a member of any church, but favors religion and practices morality.

Twinsburg Twp. -
JOEL R. PARMALEE, farmer; P. O. Twinsburg. The Parmalee family originated from three brothers, who came from England to America prior to the Revolution. The family settled in North Killingworth, Conn., one of whom was killed in King Phillip's war. The subject of these lines was born in Fairmount, N. H., July 14, 1815; son of William Parmalee, whose wife's maiden name was Fannie Rice. William was a son of Daniel, who was a son of Lemuel, who was born in 1700, in Killingworth, Conn. To William Parmalee was born thirteen children. Those who grew up were Lucius, Mary, Fannie, Joel R., Samuel N., Harriet, Daniel S., Emily and Edward (twins). William Parmalee came West in 1828, located in this township, and cleared up his farm; remained in the township until his death; he was a good citizen; a Deacon in the Congregational Church for several years. Joel R. received a liberal education, fitted for college, taught school some, but finally settled down to agricultural pursuits. Aug. 24, 1844, married Harriet A. Holt, Dec. 7, 1815, in Chester, Conn.; daughter of Benjamin and Lucy (Southworth) Holt. The Holt family emigrated from England to America; descended from one William Holt, born 1610; removed to Wallingworth, Conn., in 1675. Had seven children born to him, among whom was Nathan, who was wounded in King Philip's war; he married Rebecca Bebee; by her had three children; his son Nathan married Phebe Tomlin; had four children. His son William married Sarah Way, and had seventeen children. Sir John Holt was a Baronet. Joseph Holt was born in September, 1769; he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Benjamin Holt was born Dec. 22, 1766, his wife Julia July 2, 1764. Mr. and Mrs. Parmalee have four children have four children - Howard R., now a minister in Edinburg, Portage Co.; Mary E., now the wife of Amizi Wilson; Harriet F., who is now a missionary to Kiyata, Japan; William B., a student in college. Mr. Parmalee and all his family are members of the Congregational Church - he for fifty years.

Hudson Twp. -
NEWTON PECK

City of Akron -
CHARLES E. PERKINS, Akron; sixth son of Col. Simon Perkins; was born in Akron May 7, 1850; attended public school, and made further preparations at Hudson College; and, in about 1868, he entered the Troy Polytechnic Institute, where he pursued the engineer's course for three years, taking both a civil and mining course. On his return to Akron, he was elected City Engineer of Akron, continuing six years, the first year acting as assistant, and the last five being in the West. In the spring of 1878, he opened an agricultural warehouse on Canal street, where he has since conducted business with good success. He handles all kinds of agricultural implements, carriages, wagons, scales and feed. In January, 1880, he married Miss May Adams, daughter of Frank Adams, of Akron.

City of Akron -
COL. GEORGE T. PERKINS, banker, Akron, son of Col. Simon Perkins, was born in Akron May 5, 1836. His education was acquired in the schools of Akron and at Marietta College. In Apr. 1861, he enlisted as private soldier in the 19th O. V. I., and at the organization of Co. B, was elected its Second Lieutenant, and participated in the West Virginia campaign. In August, 1862, he re-enlisted in the 105th O. V. I. and was promoted to the rank of Major. He was with the army of Gen. Sherman and Gen. Thomas in the Atlanta campaign. In 1864, he was made Colonel of the gallant 105th Regiment, and was its commander until the close of the war, being mustered out at Washington in June, 1865. On his return to Akron, he became Secretary of Taplin, Rice & Co., and held that position until July, 1879, when, at the organization of the Bank of Akron, he became its President, continuing in that office until 1876, when , at the demise of Mr. Alden Gage, Mr. Perkins became Cashier. He is also Secretary of B. F. Goodrich & Co., of the Akron Rubber Works.

City of Akron -
HENRY PERKINS, Akron; son of Simon Perkins, was born in Akron, on the old homestead, Apr. 8, 1842. He attended the public schools until he attained his 20th year, when he became clerk in the Quartermaster's Department, under his brother, Simon, Jr., who ranked as Captain and Assistant Quartermaster for the Army of the Cumberland, and followed the fortunes of the army until the close of the war. On his return, he accepted a clerkship with the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co., having charge of the Lake Shore mill office for a period of five years. In 1870, he became Secretary for Taplin, Rice & Co., and has had charge of the business department of the office ever since. Oct. 20, 1868, he married Miss Emma White, of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter is the result of the union. He is Superintendent of the Congregational Sabbath School, and Deacon in the church.

City of Akron -
COL. SIMON PERKINS, of Akron, son of the late Gen. Simon Perkins, of Warren, Ohio, was born at the latter place Feb. 6, 1805, where he remained until 1834, when he came to Akron and settled upon a tract of wild land containing some 5,000 or 6,000 acres, which he purchased in 1827. For a number of years prior to this removal to Akron he assisted his father in the management of various land agencies, and in earlier years had experience in clearing up the wild lands of his native town. His education was at the common schools of Warren. In September, 1843, he married Miss Grace I. Tod, daughter of Judge Tod, and sister of the late Gov. David Tod, of Youngstown, by whom he had eleven children; eight of them are still living. Col. Perkins came of good Puritan and Revolutionary ancestry, being the descendant of John Perkins, who came to America with Roger Williams in 1661. His grandfather was Captain in the war of the Revolution, and his father commanded the forces raised in Northern Ohio for the defence of the frontier in the war of 1812. His mother was a Douglass, descendant of William Douglass, one of a Boston colony which found New London, Conn. After settling in Akron, Col. Perkins devoted himself to the improvement of his property, selling farms to settlers as they were wanted; raising improved breeds of stock and sheep, employing for a series of years, as Superintendent of these farming and stock operations, John Brown, afterward famous in the anti-slavery annals of the country. An eventful period, financially, in the life of Col. Perkins was that in which the Cleveland, Zanesville & Cincinnati Railroad was constructed to Millersburg. He was President of the road from the first organization of the company until it passed into other hands, and in the construction and equipment of the same, embarked his private fortune as well as all his energy and weight of character and ultimately sank in the enterprise his own accumulations and what he had inherited from the estate of his father. In the later years of Col. Perkins' life, he has found congenial employment in superintending the improvement of the grounds of the "Akron Cemetery Association," and whatever of beauty and attraction those grounds now possess beyond their natural wildness and suitableness are due mainly to the Colonel's good judgment and love of the picturesque. Col. Perkins was never an office-seeker, always feeling probably that the man was never an office-seeker, always feeling probably that the man was more than any office, and that office should seek the man to fill it. Grace Park will always witness to his magnificent liberality. It was a gift to Akron before Akron had thought of being a city, and bears the name of his wife. There is no flaw in Col. Perkins character. It is sterling throughout, and sound to the very core. His business integrity and the purity of his private life have always been above suspicion.

Twinsburg Twp. -
PHILO POST, farmer; P. O. Twinsburg; was born in June 29, 1817, in Saybrook, Conn., to Joshua and Mollie (Dee) Post. His grandfather's name was also Joshua Post. The father of Mollie Dee was Marcus. To Joshua and Mollie (Dee) Post were born thirteen children, viz., Joshua, Polly, Deborah, Emily, Dianah, Jerusha, Mercy, Belinda, Sallie, Hettie A., Hannah, Juliet and Philo. Philo came to this county with his parents when 4 years of age; the family located in the southern part of the township, near Brandywine, upon land which his father purchased before leaving Connecticut. Joshua died about two years after his arrival. When 14 years of age, Philo moved to Liberty street, this township, with his mother, who purchased 50 acres. With her he lived until his union with Miss Luna Carpenter, which event took place Jan. 1, 1850. She was born Aug. 7, 1828, in Boston Township, and was the daughter of Aaron and Tirzah (Drake) Carpenter, both of whom were natives of Connecticut, and were among the early settlers of Boston Township. To them were born a family of children whose names were Melinda, Luna, Martha, Mary, Cynthia, Maria, Elijah, Cornelius B., George, Comfort, Elijah. Aaron Carpenter was for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a Class-leader of the same. He was a just and upright man, and worthy citizen. The political status of both sides of the families have been Whigs, and more recently Republicans. Since Mr. and Mrs. Post have been married, they have resided on the farm where he first located. He has been an industrious man, and has been successful in accumulating a good share of this world's goods - having 200 acres of land, which is adorned by excellent farm and house buildings. Of six children born him, those living are: Emma V., now the wife of L. Bennett; Stella L., Harry E. and Rosa M. Willie died when 15 months old, and William at 5 years of age.

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