HENRY F. CANFIELD, son of
Aaron H. Canfield and Sally A. Canfield, and great-grandson of Aaron and
Lydia Canfield, was born in Chardon, Ohio, May 28, 1843, where he resided
with his parents until about fourteen years of age, at which time his
parents removed to Painesville, Ohio, and for two years thereafter he
attended the high school at that place. At the age of sixteen he was
employed in the office of the Painesville Telegraph, where he
remained until the year 1852, and on the 8th day of August of that year he
enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio Volunteer infantry,
commanded by Captain Rikier, and remained in active service until the
close of the war. He took part in all of the battles in which his
company was engaged, and without harm, except a slight wound received at
the battle of Chattanooga. At the close of the war in 1865, he was
again employed in the office of the Painesville Telegraph, where he
remained about one year. In 1866 he commenced the study of law with
his uncle, D. W. Canfield, at Chardon, and in 1867 he graduated at the
Cleveland law college, and immediately thereafter entered into a
co-partnership with N. H. Bostwick, esq., which continued until 1875, at
which time his health failed, and he retired from active practice until
the 7year 1878, when he again opened an office in Chardon, and also formed
a co-partnership with I. W. Canfield in the insurance business, in which
he is at this time engaged.
In politics he has ever been an earnest advocate of
Republican principles, and all great moral reformations. A man of
sound judgment, strict honesty and integrity, he enjoys the confidence and
esteem of all who know him. He was married in November, 1868, to
Lucy S. Strohl, only child of the late John Strohl, deceased, by whom he
has become the father of three children - one daughter and two sons, the
youngest of whom still lives, his eldest son having died in 1878, which to
him and his wife was the greatest affliction of their lives. They
have a beautiful farm of one hundred acres near the village of Chardon,
which is the abode of peace, happiness and contentment, save and except
the fond remembrance of little Johnny, who has been transplanted to the
other shore, and there awaits the coming of father and mother, brother and
sister.
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick - Source: Pioneer & General History of
Geauga County - publ. 1880) |
LORENZO
D. CARVER, was born in Chardon Twp., Geauga county, Ohio,
Apr. 18, 1824, a son of Solomon Carver, of Hartford
Connecticut. The latter emigrated to Ohio with his family and
settled in Chardon township when there were only eight families
living within its borders; he became one of the most prominent men
of the community, and assisted in cutting out the road from
Painesville to Chardon. His wife died soon after locating
here, and he was married to Laura Clough, a member of one of
the pioneer families. HE was a skillful hunter, and killed
much wild game which abounded in this section. Three of his
brothers were graduates of Oberlin College, and became well-known in
their respective callings. He died at the age of eighty-four
years, and the second wife at the age of sixty-eight years.
They reared a family of ten children to maturity, and not one of the
six sons ever used tobacco or strong drink. Lorenzo D.
received his education in the common schools and in the select
academy, which he attended two terms. When he became of age of
father gave him sufficient cloth for a new coat, and with this gift
he started out to make his way in the world. He worked by the
month until he accumulated some money, and also hunted and trapped
with marked success. When he had means sufficient he bought a
farm of 160 acres in McKean county, Pennsylvania. Some time
afterward he sold this tract at a small profit, and it was
subsequently discovered that it contained a rich bed of anthracite
coal.
In 1852, he joined a small party of acquaintances and
went to California in search of gold; he made the trip via
the Isthmus from New York, and spent two years in the mines in the
Fremont tract in Mariposa county. He entered into no
speculations, but was content with steady earnings. Upon his
return to the East he engaged in farming, and later went to Canada,
where he went into the lumber business, but the changes in the
tariff laws rendered his business unprofitable there, so he came
back to Geauga county. He has owned in Chardon township
several farms, which he has improved and sold. He has always
been an untiring worker, a good manager, and enthusiastic in the
general advancement of the community. He spent several months
in 1884, prospecting to Colorado. Mr. Carver was
married in 1848, to Amanda, daughter of Holmes Mahew
of Trumbull county, Ohio. They have a family of five children:
Marion, Elgin, Alice, Lillian and Belle. Arnold
is not living. The daughters are all married and well settled
in life. Mr. Carver has a fine farm of 140 acres, which
is in a high state of cultivation and well improved with substantial
buildings. He ahs inherited his father's fondness for sports,
and his skill as a marksman. He belongs to Willoughby Hunting
Club, and has in the past six years hunted in five different States
of the Union, and killed twenty deer.
In politics he is a Democrat.
Biographical History of Northeastern Ohio -
embracing the Counties of Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake -
Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Co. - 1893 - Page 801 |
RALPH COWLES,
was elected auditor i n1824, and held the office sixteen years,
retiring in 1844, William Kerr holding the office four years, from
1834 to 1838, when Mr. Cowles was re-elected. He was probably
one of the most accomplished business men that ever held that position
in the county. His records are still looked upon with
admiration; for neatness and accuracy they have never been surpassed.
He was the son of Asa Cowles who settled in Claridon in 1811.
(Transcribed by Sharon Wick - Source: Pioneer & General History of
Geauga County - publ. 1880) |
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