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* Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of
City of Toledo and Lucas and Wood Counties, Ohio.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1895
† Source: History of Northwestern
Ohio - Vol. II _ 1917 As
Always, Biographies will be transcribed upon request ~
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| GEORGE G. HADLEY |
| ELIJAH B. HALL |
| JOSEPH E. HALL |
| ABRAM J. HAMMER |
| GILBERT HARMON |
| LEM P. HARRIS |
| BENJAMIN HARRISON |
| WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON |
CHESTER H. HARROUN, D. D. S., M. D.
Among the professional men of Toledo, none stands higher than
Chester H. Harroun. He is one of the leading dentists
of the city, and has resided here since 1853, being widely and
favorably known throughout the city and surrounding country.
The Doctor is a native of the Empire State, having been born in
Genesee County, in 1829, and is a son of David, Jr., and
Clarissa (Dodge) Harroun. The father, a native of
Herkimer County, N. Y. and a farmer by occupation, afterward removed
to Genesee County, N. Y., where he met and married his wife.
He came with his family to Lucas County, Ohio, in 1835, and located
on a farm near Toledo, where he spent the remainder of his days,
departing this life at the age of sixty-nine years. His wife
survived him many years, having reached the venerable age of
eighty-four years before crossing over to the beautiful shore
beyond.
The ancestors of Dr.
Harroun were Scotch-Irish, and came to America in a very
early day, settling in Massachusetts. There were three
brothers on the paternal side, and during the Revolutionary War they
distinguished themselves as brave men and expert Indian fighters.
David Harroun, the grandfather of our subject, had
numberless adventures and hairbreadth escapes, and used to relate
many anecdotes to amuse the children which were interesting to both
young and old.
The home of our subject
was in New York until he was five years of age. At this time
his parents removed to Ohio, and located in this county. He
attended the public schools in his boyhood, and later entered
Sylvania Academy, at Sylvania, Ohio, where he finished his
education. After leaving the schoolroom he entered the office
of Dr. F. E. Bailey, a prominent physician of
Sylvania, and began reading medicine with him. He remained
under the Doctor's instruction for two years, and by that time,
having mastered the art of dentistry, he opened an office in
Sylvania, where he practiced his profession for one year, and then
moved to Toledo, where he has since remained.
Being comparatively a young man on first coming to this place, the
Doctor's professional career has grown with the city, and his
practice has increased with his years. After forty years of
faithful work in one place, he stands at the head of his profession,
and is one of the most prominent dentists in northwestern Ohio.
His career has been an enviable one; his practice is large and
lucrative, extending over a vast area of territory, and he has the
well deserved confidence and esteem of the people.
Dr. Harroun was united in marriage, in 1854, with
Miss Emily J., a daughter of Aaron and
Emira (Dow) Cadwell, of New York. Two children have
blessed this union: David A., a dentist in this
city; and Robert E., now a member of the fire
department. Mrs. Harroun is a lady of culture
and refinement, and the family occupies a high position in the
social circles of Toledo. Their attractive residence is
located at No. 829 Superior Street, and is the home of hospitality,
where their many friends are always welcome.
Professionally the Doctor is identified with a number of societies,
being a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio State
Dental Society and the Michigan State Dental Society.
Politically he is a stanch Republican, taking an active interest in
all political questions, and in all local enterprises pertaining to
the improvement of the community in which he lives.
Source:
Portrait & Biological History of Lucas Co., Ohio - 1895 ~ Page 238 |
| HARRISON HATHAWAY |
| ALBERT S. HAUGHTON |
| HIRAM HAWLEY |
| RUTHERFORD B. HAYES |
| OLIVER P. HELLER |
| JOHN R. HIGHT |
| ADAM HINDS |
| GEORGE P. HINSDALE |
ALLEN K. HOFF, manager of the
Colton Manufacturing Company's retail store. No.
326 Summit Street, Toledo, is a gentleman of well known business
ability, and is rapidly building up a fine trade for the concern
with which he is connected. Socially he is a member of the
Toledo Traveling Men's Association, and was its second Vice
President until he handed in his resignation in 1894. He is a
stanch Republican, and a man who takes correct views of his duties
as a citizen, and fulfills them to the extent of his ability.
A native of New York State, our subject was born in Union Springs,
Cayuga County, November 14, 1853, his parents being John and
Melissa (Howell) Hoff. The father was born in Nassau,
Rensselaer County, N. Y., and during the late War of the Rebellion
was a faithful and valiant soldier of the Rebellion was a faithful
and valiant soldier in Company K, One Hundred and Eleventh New
York Infantry.
Allen K. Hoff
was reared to farm duties, and during the regular terms of
school pursued his studies in the district adjacent to his home
until he was fifteen years of age. Later he entered Oakwood
Seminary, and after leaving that institution started out to make his
own livelihood, his first employment being as clerk in a general
store at Union Springs.
About this time
Mr. Hoff married Miss Fannie M. Horton,
who was born in Rensselaer County, N. Y., her father, George
Horton, being a resident of Poestenkill, Rensselaer County,
in the same state. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hoff
has been blessed by the birth of one son, Seymour H.
Soon after his marriage Mr. Hoff removed with his
bride to this city and obtained a clerkship in a furniture store.
For some time thereafter he was employed by the American Express
Company, and we then find him with the wholesale grocery firm of
Ketcham, Bond & Co., afterward with Cray & Rood,
dealers in saddlery and hardware, and later with Whitaker & Co.
For the next five years he was a traveling salesman for the
wholesale hardware firm of McIntosh, Huntington & Co.,
of Cleveland, Ohio. In April, 1894, he was made manager of the
Gurney Market Company, of which he was also the President, and later
he accepted his present position. He and his wife occupy a
comfortable home at No. 32 West Woodruff Avenue.
Source:
Portrait & Biological History of Lucas Co., Ohio - 1895 ~ Page 245 |
| JOHN M. HOPKINS |
| WILLIAM L. HOYT |
| HIRAM A. HUBBARD |
| JAMES V. HUFFMAN |
| FRANK O. HUNT |
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