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Trumbull County, Ohio
including a Directory of Freeholders and Official Register of the County
with Illustrations
Compiled from Recent Surveys, Official Records and Personal Examination
by
The American Atlas Company
Cleveland, Ohio
1899 Also See Individual Townships for
additional short biographies.
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R. H. Parker
Residence of
the late
R. H. Parker,
Kinsman, O. |
RUFUS
H. PARKER, deceased. Conspicuous among those men of
prominence in Kinsman, Ohio, whose enterprise, business sagacity,
upright methods, liberality and public spirit have contributed to
the growth of this thriving village, stands the subject of this
sketch, who, although having departed to this reward, has left a
legacy of rich in good influences which will endure for generations.
We copy in full the obituary of the deceased as it appeared in the
local Kinsman paper: DEATH OF RUFUS H. PARKER.
The people of this community were startled and
pained to hear of the death of Rufus H. Parker which occurred early
Tuesday morning, August 9. Mr. Parker was one of our
oldest and most highly respected citizens, and his death has cast a
sad gloom over the community. Rufus H. Parker was born
in Kinsman Dec. 24, 1827, thus making him early 71 years of age at
the time of his death. His father, Linus Parker, came
to the township from Connecticut when a boy 18 years of age.
His mother was Harriet B. Jones, of Hartford. His
father died, in 1839, and his mother died June 8, 1889. In
1852 Mr. Parker went to California, where he remained until
the spring of 1857. He then returned to Kinsman and for eight
years engaged in the occupation of teaming and farming. In
1865 he hired out to Elijah Beckwith, driving a wagon and
selling notions in the wholesale trade. After working one year
for Mr. Beckwith he started in the same business for himself,
and continued until 1887. During this time his headquarters
were alternately at Kinsman, Mercer, Sharon and Youngstown. In
1887 he retired from active business life, and has since lived at
the old Parker homestead in the north part of the village.
Rufus H. Parker was prominently identified with all the
business interests of Kinsman. He was greatly beloved by all
who knew him, and his death is universally regretted. He
leaves two sisters, Mrs. William Gillis and Miss LeMira
Parker together with numerous distant relatives, who have the
sincere sympathy of all in their bereavement. The funeral took
place Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment at Kinsman
Cemetery.
It is to such men that we own our rapid and continued
advancement in wealth and morality. He will long be held in
affectionate remembrance.
Source:
Atlas & Directory of Trumbull County, Ohio
including a Directory of Freeholders and Official Register of the
County with Illustrations - Published 1899 - Page 214 |
Allen Patterson |
ALLEN PATTERSON, extensive
lumber dealer and contractor, of Girard. The subject of this
sketch was born in Hartford township, Dec. 31, 1839. He
attended school, and later learned the carpenter's trade. In
1861 his spirit of patriotism induced him to enlist in Co. G, 6th
Ohio Cav. He was honorably discharged the following year on
account of sickness having seen active service in the memorable
campaign of Shenandoah Valley. After returning home, he
followed his trade there and and at Sharon, Pa., removing in 1874 to
Girard. Here he has gradually worked into the retail and
Lumber business, in which he is now extensively engaged, also
continuing his work as a contractor and builder. Mr. P.
was married Oct. 24, 1866, to Miss Margaret M. Shull of
Hartford township. Three children have been born to them.
Our subject is interested in all public affairs, has been a member
of the Girard school board for nine years, also a member of the
Relief Commission of Trumbull county, for indigent soldiers.
The democratic party claims his vote, and McPherson Post, G. A. R.,
of Niles, enrolls him as a member. Mr. P. has three
important elements that make for success in this world, viz., a good
business, a good home, and a kind heart.
Source:
Atlas & Directory of Trumbull County, Ohio
including a Directory of Freeholders and Official Register of the
County with Illustrations - Published 1899 - Page 217 |
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