BIOGRAPHIES
 Source:
Commemorative
Historical & Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio,
Past & Present - Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers &
Co. 1897
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FRANK TAYLOR,
Among the leading lawyers of North Baltimore is Frank
Taylor, the subject of this sketch, who was born June
23, 1847, in Washington county, Md., at the foot of South
Mountain. He has for more than twelve years practiced
law in North Baltimore, making a specialty of equity cases.
Mr. Taylor is the son of Emanuel and Sarah
(Meyers) Taylor, the former of whom was born in 1829 in
Washington county, Md., and died in the same county in 1875.
He was a mechanic by trade, and when our subject was eight
years old he removed to Gilboa, Putnam Co., Ohio, where he
lived and worked at his trade for eleven years, thence going
to Hancock county, Ohio, and finally returning to Maryland,
where he died. Mrs. Taylor was also born
in Washington county, Md., about 1829. After the death
of her husband she returned to Ohio, and died in North
Baltimore in 1887. Florence, the only daughter,
married G. M. Wicks; she was a bright, intelligent
woman, and died while attending the Fostoria (Ohio) Academy.
On the paternal side the family is of English origin.
Grandfather Taylor located in Pennsylvania, where
he was married to a Miss Miller, of the same
State, who was of Pennsylvania-Dutch stock, and they
subsequently moved to Washington county, Maryland.
When our subject was about eight years old he came to
Ohio with his father, and attended the district school until
twenty-one, afterward going to high school at Findlay.
He next went to Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, and then
for a short time to Oberlin, working his way through these
colleges by teaching during his spare time. Returning
to Maryland he taught school for three years, after which he
removed to Hancock county, and on Sept. 10, 1878, he took
charge of the North Baltimore public schools as
superintendent. He then took up the study of law, and
was admitted to the bar May 4, 1886. Mr. Taylor
has a fine library, well stocked with standard works and
reference books. In politics he is a Democrat, and he
is one of the leaders of his party, which he has represented
as a national delegate to conventions. He has also been a
candidate for leading offices on the Democratic ticket in
Wood county, and although the Republican majority has always
been large in the county, he has several times succeeded in
reducing it materially.
Mr. Taylor was united in marriage, July 29, 1874, with
Miss Mary Brown, who was born Apr. 25, 1852, in
Hancock county. His reputation as an excellent
attorney extends through out northern Ohio. With his
wife he occupies one of the finest residences in the city of
North Baltimore, and the generous hospitality of this couple
leads them frequently to open wide their doors to their many
friends and acquaintances.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago: J.
H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 955 |
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JOHN TAYLOR is
a farmer in Middleton township; post office, Hull Prairie,
Ohio
END OF INFORMATION
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago: J. H.
Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 1367 |
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THOMAS W. TAYLOR.
Among the well-known and prosperous farmers of Wood county,
is the gentleman whose name we here present.
Thomas Taylor, father of Thomas W.,
was born in Huntingdon county, Penn. Apr. 19, 1800. At
a mature age he was married to Miss Sarah
Keeth, who was two years his junior, she being born in
the same county, Jan. 3, 1802. His occupation was that
of a farmer and stock-dealer. Some time after their
marriage they moved to Richland county, Ohio, and while here
six children were born to them: Levi, Sept. 30, 1821;
Mary Jane, Sept. 10, 1823; George W.,
Aug. 23, 1825; Louis K., Nov. 15, 1827; Thomas
W., Mar. 22, 1830, and William, Oct. 30, 1832.
In April of the year 1834, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor moved
to Wood county, Ohio, and while here four more children were
born to them: Andrew J., Apr. 11, 1836; Martha A.,
Sept. 10, 1838; James, Mar. 20, 1841; and Harriet
M., Aug. 29, 1843. On June 27, 1852, Mrs.
Sarah (Keeth) Taylor died. In the spring of 1854
Thomas Taylor, Sr., married Margaret
Warner Clark, and to them were born three
children: John W., Sept. 19, 1856; Henry L.,
Apr. 7, 1860; and Sarah E., Aug. 15, 1863. Thomas
Taylor, Sr., died Apr. 9, 1870, and his widow followed
him Jan. 12, 1892. Six of the children are yet
living, namely: Louis K., Thomas W., Martha
A., Harriet M., John W., and
Henry L. Three of the boys were in the army:
William was a member of Company H, 21st O. V. I., and
was killed at Stone River, Jan. 2, 1863; James was a
member of Company H, 21st O. V. I.. and was killed at Vining
Station, Ga., July 9, 1864; Thomas W. was a member of
Company K, 111th O. V. I. He en listed Aug. 21, 1862,
and by reason of a “Surgeon’s certificate of disability,"
was discharged at Bowling Green, Ky., after eight months and
twelve days service.
The early education of our subject was acquired by
working nights and mornings for his board, and paying for
his tuition by working at from 25 cents to 50 cents per day.
At the age of twenty-three, in company with his brother
Levi, he crossed the Plains with a drove of sheep, trans
porting their provisions with three yoke of oxen, two horses
and a mule. When they left Council Bluffs, Iowa, their
flock consisted of over nine hundred head; but, before they
reached their destination, it had dwindled to about four
hundred; they also lost four oxen. In 1859 he returned
to Ohio and engaged in farming, which occupation he again
resumed on his return from the army. By hard work and
good management Mr. Taylor has made himself a
financial success, being the possessor of three fine farms
besides considerable town and personal property.
Although Mr. Taylor has never married, he
has been a husband to the widow and a father to the
fatherless, always kind, and liberal to charity and to
enterprise. He has been a member of the town council;
is a member of the G. A. R. and K. of P., and has held
several positions of trust. He has always been a great
reader, and has a large library well-stocked with choice
books; is a well posted man on almost any subject, and is
always “up to date" on the political issues of the day.
Both Mr. Taylor and his father voted the
Democratic ticket until 1860, when they joined the
Republican forces.
In 1853, Thomas Taylor, Sr., laid off thirty one
lots of what was then "Taylortown," but later on was
called "New Westfield," and later still "Weston."
The town has now grown to be a thriving village of 1,500
inhabitants - in fact there is no better town in
northeastern Ohio. It has finer residences, is morally
better, and has church and business ability second to none.
Its schools give a complete course preparatory to a college
education.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago: J.
H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 902 |
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JOHN A. TODD,
one of the industrious and enterprising farmers of Portage
township, was born in Columbiana county, Ohio, Aug. 29,
1855, and is the ninth in order of birth in the family of
thirteen children of Andrew and Mary (McCullough) Todd,
both natives of Pennsylvania, but who departed this life in
Columbiana county. As his parents were in limited
circumstances, the educational advantages afforded our
subject were quite limited, but his training at farm labor
was not so meager. As soon as he was old enough he was
put to work, and, until he reached the age of twenty-two,
his earnings went toward the support of the family. In
September, 1876, he left his native county, coming to
Weston, Wood county, where his uncle, Michael B. Todd,
was living. It was his intention to make only a visit;
but he began to work as a farm hand for his uncle, and later
was employed by others in the same capacity. Returning
to Columbiana county, he there remained for a few months,
but since that time he has made his home in Wood county.
In Portage township, in March, I880, Mr. Todd
married Miss Anna Miller, of Seneca
county, Ohio, and a daughter of A. B. Miller, now of
Jerry City, Ohio. He rented land in Portage township,
and later in Center and Montgomery townships, where he also
engaged in teaming, then returning to Portage township.
After renting a farm for five years in Liberty township, he
removed to the Coffinberry farm, where he yet
lives, owning forty acres of as good land as can be found in
Portage township. When he came to this county he had
but six dollars, and for the first three years was ill a
great deal of the time with ague. Notwithstanding
these difficulties he has succeeded in securing a good
property, all the result of his own toil and energy.
On Feb. 4, 1893, Mr. Todd was called upon
to mourn the loss of his wife, who was laid to rest in
Portage cemetery. To them had been born five children
- Berdell, Charles and Elva, at home;
Pearlie, who died Aug. 18, 1889, and Elmer,
who died in infancy. The lady who now bears the name
of Mrs. Todd was, in her maidenhood, Miss
Lizzie Sells, daughter of Jerry
Sells. She has many friends in this community, and
is a consistent member of the Disciples Church.
Besides general farming, Mr. Todd is also
extensively engaged in teaming, which business adds
materially to his income. His straight forward,
honorable life has gained him the confidence of all.
Socially, he belongs to Whitney Lodge, No. 589, I. O. O. F.,
of Portage, and his political interests are with the
Democratic party.
Source: Commemorative Historical & Biographical Record
of Wood County, Ohio, Past & Present - Publ. Chicago: J.
H. Beers & Co. 1897 - Page 1057 |
Willis M. Tuller, M.D. |
W. M. TULLER Source: Commemorative Historical and
Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio, Past and Present -
Publ. Chicago: J. H. Beers and Co. 1897 - Page 488 |
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