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History of Medina County, Ohio
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical
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1881
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Chatham Twp. -
D. B. SANFORDSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page823 |
Liverpool Twp. -
JOHN G. SCHOETTLE, Pastor, Liverpool; was born
in Wurtemberg, Germany. He obtained his education in the Rhein
Mission Seminary of Germany. He is a graduate of this popular
institution, and immediately after graduation was installed as a
minister of the Gospel. He emigrated to America in 1864, and
has had charges in Wisconsin, Indiana and Kentucky, at different
periods, for sixteen years. He came to Liverpool in 1877.
He was married in 1865, to Julia Lantenschlaeger, a native of
Wurtemberg, and has three children - Julia, Paul and
Amanda. Mr. Schoettle has a large German congregation of
the Evangelical denomination, some of its members being the best and
most influential citizens of the township. There have been
about ten additions to the church since his services began here.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 753 |
Medina Twp. -
SAMUEL SCOTT,
wool-buyer and auctioneer, Medina; is a native of Pennsylvania.
He wa born in Washington Co. Feb. 28, 1827, and is the third child
of a family of eight children born to Alexander and Sarah (Moffet)
Scott. They were natives of Pennsylvania. He was a
wagon-maker by trade. In 1831, they moved to Wayne Co., Ohio,
where they follo9wed farming until their death, in 1845 and 1846
respectively. Our subject lived at home until the death of his
parents. He then apprenticed to the carpenter's trade, serving
for three years, after which he did journeyman's work for about two
years, when he began work at millwrighting, at which he worked
several years, during which time he came to Medina Co., and Jan. 25,
1853, he married Miss Adaline Truman, a native of Medina Co.,
Ohio. She died Oct. 8, 1857, he married Mrs. Spitzer,
formerly Miss Melissa Perkins, a native of New York.
They have two children - Etta A., now Mrs. Richardson,
of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Elmer J. Mr. Scott worked
at his trade in LaFayette Township until 1860. They then came
to Medina, and, soon after, began buying wool, which he has followed
ever since. He also has auctioneered from the time he
apprenticed to carpentering. In March, 1867, he bought and
occupied his present place, located on the north side of Medina. In
1876, Mr. Scott was elected Sheriff of Medina Co., and served
for two years. His majority was seventy-two, and he was the
first Democrat elected to the office since before the war.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 700 |
Medina Twp. -
J. H.
SEDGWICK, farmer; P. O. Weymouth; is the second child of a
family of three children born to Hiram and Elmira S. (Merriman)
Sedgwick. These parents were natives of Connecticut, where
they were married and all their children born. In 1831, the
family moved to Monroe Co., N. Y., where they farmed for four years.
They then came to Medina Co., Ohio, and settled in the vicinity of
Weymouth, where, in January, 1875, Mr. Hiram Sedgwick
died. His wife is yet living with her grand-daughter at
Weymouth. Our subject was born in Connecticut Jan. 9, 1827,
and lived with his parents twenty-two years. Jan. 6, 1848, he
married Miss Louisa E. Francis, a native of Granger Township,
Medina Co., Ohio. After his marriage, he farmed his
father-in-law's place for ten years. He then came to his
present place, located one mile from Weymouth, and has lived there
ever since. He has served in the office of Township Trustee,
and, in 1870, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and held the
office for nine years. He was drafted during the war, but
furnished a substitute. By this marriage, there have been born
four children - William F. (married, and lives in Weymouth),
Lucy R. (now Mrs. Stoddard, of York Township), Pearl L.
and Albert L. (live at home). Mrs. Sedgwick's parents,
Rhodes and Hannah (Taylor) Francis, were natives of Ontario
Co., N. Y. They were born Dec. 12, 1800, and Feb. 10, 1802,
and married Sept. 7, 1826, in New York. They came to Granger
Township, Medina Co., Ohio, the year they were married, and followed
farming there until their deaths, Feb. 14, 1837, and Feb. 7, 1838.
Of their two children, Mrs. Sedgwick alone survives.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 701 |
York Twp -
JESSE SEELEY, retired farmer; P. O. Mallet
Creek; was born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., Aug. 8, 1808. His
father, David Seeley, was a native of Connecticut, and his
mother Ursula (Sweetman) Seeley, was a native of New Jersey.
Jesse was raised on a farm, and, as his father's health was
very poor, the care of the family fell upon his shoulders, as he was
the eldest. He thus learned in early years to be self-reliant,
which proved to be of great benefit in later years. He was
married in Scholarie Co., N. Y., to Miss Prudence Brown.
Mr. Seeley is one in a family of twelve children:
Mrs. Seeley is one in a family of twelve children: Mrs.
Seeley is one in a family of thirteen, and together they are the
parents of fifteen children. They have one son, Samuel B.,
now living in Michigan, who is the father of twelve children.
Mr. and Mrs. Seeley's children are: Marietta, John
V. K., Hester M., Caroline F., Elizabeth P., Wesley A., Samuel B.,
George D., Harmon J., Emma J., Adelia, Niroom, Nathan S., David O.
and Charley M. Mr. Seeley and wife came to York
Township, Medina Co., Ohio, in 1835, where he has remained ever
since, with the exception of seven years, when he lived in Medina.
Mr. Seeley was a farmer until 1863, when he took the office
of Sheriff of Medina Co., having been chosen by the people to fill
that office the year before. He was an efficient officer, and,
while in that office, conducted the execution of Streator, the
murderer, a detailed description of which is found elsewhere in this
work. He served two years as Sheriff, and the five following
years remained in Medina, in the agricultural implement business.
He then moved to York Center, where he at present resides.
Mr. Seeley had five sons in the late war, all of whom served
their country faithfully. He is a Republican in politics, and
he and wife are among the best citizens of York Township. They
are the grandparents of fifty-one lineal descendants, and have five
living great-grand-children.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 740 |
Sharon Twp. -
ELI SHANK, farmer; P. O. Sharon Center; was
born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Jan. 3, 1823. He is a son of
Christian and Nancy (Randfung) Shank, who were parents of the
following family: John, Jacob, Christian, Reuben, Elizabeth, Eli,
Barbara and Sebastian. When Eli was but 8
years of age, his father died, leaving a widow and eight children in
almost destitute circumstances. When old enough to do
anything, the children would work out and contribute their earnings
for the general family use. When 9 years old, Eli made
his advent in the world. He worked at different kinds of
employment, and, up to his 26th year, assisted his mother in the
care of the family. In January, 1850, he married Harriet
Mellich, and by her had one son - Augustus W., born Sept.
2, 1853. This son married Matilda Hartman, and to them
was born one child - Jessie, Nov. 4, 1876. At the time
of our subject's marriage, in1850, his cash capital amounted to the
$2, but since that time he has, by hard labor and economy, acquired
valuable property. They came to Sharon Township first in 1832,
but have moved away since, and also returned. Mr. Shank
and family are plain, honest and upright people, and deserving the
respect of their large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 796 |
Chatham Twp. -
HOMER SHANK, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O.
Chatham Center; was born Feb. 19, 1829, in Chippewa Township, Wayne
Co., Ohio, the eldest of a family of thirteen children born to his
parents. His father is Rev. Michael Shank, whose wife
was Betsey Hyde. He was born June 4, 1805, in Lancaster
Co., Penn. She was a daughter of Henry Hyde, whose
wife's maiden name was Mary Ashbaugh - all of whom are of
German ancestry. Of Homer's grandfather's family, they
were six in number, four living - Michael; Barbara,
now Mrs. Hyde, of Montville Township; Nancy, now
Mrs. Gish, of Lancaster, Penn.; and Fannie, now Mrs.
Gish, of Wayne Co., Ohio. Of Michael's family,
Homer, of this township; Valentine, Peter and
Vincent, in Litchfield; Mary E., now Mrs. Witter,
in Des Moines Co., Iowa; Mrs. Morgan Franks, of this
township; Narcissa, now Mrs. Wilson, of Wayne Co.,
Ohio; and Hampton, at St. Louis, Mich. Michael, the
father of Homer, emigrated West when a young man, locating in
Wayne Co., in 1827, where he married and cleared up a farm; he
remained here until 1854, when he moved to Medina; remained four
years, then returned to Wayne Co., where he lived until about the
year 1875. His wife died in 1872; he has since married
Mercy Carter. For forty years, Mr. Shank has been
one of the leading Ministers of the Regular Baptist Church, and has
now a church in charge at Penfield, where he now resides.
Homer remained at home until 25 years of age. He was first
married, April 6, 1854, to Mary Otis, born in Sugar Grove
Township, Wayne Co., in 1836, daughter of Jesse and Charlotte
Davy, he being a native of Vermont, and she of New Jersey; they
were among the early settlers in Wayne Co. Mrs. Shank
died Nov. 7, 1864, leaving one child - Bert - who was but six
days old at his mother's death. His second wife was Hannah
Panny, daughter of Mrs. Merena Damon; she died, leaving
one child - Ray - born of this marriage. In June, 1873,
he was married to Mrs. Jennie Ware, who was born in
Harrisville Township, Apr. 22, 1846, daughter of Darius and Nancy
(Rosa) Sanford, who were natives of New York. By this
marriage, two children have been born to Mr. Shank -
Tressie and Edith. Mr. Shank has 145 acres of land;
his wife 46. As a breeder and handler of thoroughbred horses,
Mr. Shank takes the lead in Chatham Township. He is a
breeder and trainer, his horses always commanding the highest market
price. He recently sold General Hayes (of Histoga
stock) for $3,000. Being an excellent judge, and understanding
thoroughly his business, he is acknowledged as the leading dealer in
this part of the county.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 821 |
Chatham Twp. -
ALFRED W. SHAWSource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page822 |
Chatham Twp. -
E. P. SHAWSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page822 |
Chatham Twp. -
JOSHUA SHAWSource: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago:
Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 821 |
La Fayette Twp. -
A. D. SHELDON, farmer and county surveyor; P.
O. Whittlesey. Amos was born Feb. 27, 1845, in Herkimer
Co., N. Y., the only child now living, born to his parents, who were
Hiram and Eirene (Jacobs) Sheldon. Hiram was born June
22, 1798, in Montgomery Co., N. Y. He was the fourth of a
family of eight children, who were born to his parents, six of whom
reached man's estate. Amos and Anna (King) Sheldon
- he was born May 10, 1769, in Sheffield Co., Conn., also his
wife, in Mar. 17, 1770. His father's name was Elijah,
who was wounded in the Revolutionary war. Hiram, at the
age of 10, removed with his parents to Herkimer Co., N. Y., where
his father died Mar. 10, 1832, his wife following him Nov. 12, seven
years later. Hiram was raised to agricultural pursuits,
remaining with his father until 22 years of age. Left home,
stayed one year, and returned home, and cared for his parents until
their decease. July 1, 1830, he was married to Miss Jacobs,
who was born Sept. 29, 1805, in Hillsboro Co., N. H. She was a
daughter of John and Sallie Jacobs. Emigrated West in
May, 1849, locating on the farm he now resides upon, consisting of
120 acres, near La Fayette Center. The father of Amos
is yet living; although past his fourscore years, he is yet vigorous
and in the enjoyment of a reasonable degree of health for a man of
his years. His companion has several years since passed to her
reward. For forty years, Mr. Sheldon has been an
acceptable member of the Close Communion Baptists; his life and
association with the world, has been in harmony with his profession.
Has lived an honored and highly respected member in the community,
and as he now stands, with one foot almost upon the other shore, he
is waiting the call of the Master, and is like a shock of corn fully
ripe and ready to respond to His call. Amos was but a
lad of 4 years when his parents came from the Empire State.
His home has since been on the farm his father located. His
early boyhood was spent upon the farm and in attending school, which
advantages he improved, and for ten terms, he has wielded the
"birch," and taught acceptably in the county. Has been a man
of more than ordinary ability and research, his qualifications being
recognized to that extent that the people have called upon him,
through the ballot box, to look after the school and township's
interest, as School Director, Township Clerk and Trustee, and Land
Appraiser. In 1874, he was elected County Surveyor, and since
re-elected at different times, and is at this time (1881) the
incumbent. May 6, 1866, he became the husband of Cordelia
Childs, who was born in this township, Aug. 18, 1842; she is a
daughter of Charles and Sallie (Adams) Childs. He was
born Dec. 14, 1802, in Vermont She in New York. They
were married Dec. 12, 1837, and came West in 1833, locating in this
township. To them were born a family of twelve children,
including triplets. Amos D. has four children - May
E., Emma I., Bert C. had William H.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 857 |
Medina Twp. -
E. E. SHEPARD,
dry goods, Medina; was born in Franklin Co., Vt., Nov. 9, 1834.
At the age of 15, he engaged as a clerk in the fry goods business at
St. Albans, Vt., since which time he has been identified with the
trade. In 1852, he came to Cleveland, Ohio, and clerked five
years with Lewis & Burton, after which he formed the
partnership with Lewis & Burton, after which he formed the
partnership of Lewis & Shepard. In 1860, he came to
Medina, and lived here two years, moving to Akron, where he remained
until 1877, when he again came to Medina. Nov. 9, 1863, he
married Miss Hattie Chidester; she was born in Medina, Ohio.
They have three children - Sarah B., Jessie P. and Hattie.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 701 |
Medina Twp. -
R. S. SHEPARD,
dry goods, crockery, glassware, wall-paper, floor oil-cloths, etc.,
Medina; is a native of Vermont. He was born in Franklin Co.
April 1, 1837. His early life was spent on the farm, and his
schooling was confined to those of his district. On becoming
of age, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and engaged as clerk with
Lewis Shepard, doing a dry-goods business, and from
this time thereafter he has been identified with that trade.
About 1872, he engaged in the business in Medina, in partnership
with C. J. Warner, the firm Warner & Shepard
continuing about six years; he then withdrew, and, upon the
completion of the Barnard Block, he occupied the corner room, where
he has done business since. He married Miss Hattie
Loring; she is a native of Ohio. They have one child -
Carrie E.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 701 |
Brunswick Twp. -
CORNELIUS SHERMAN, farmer; P. O. Brunswick;
was born in Newport, R. I., May 14, 1805. He worked at the
trade of cooper and came to Brunswick in 1832. He was married
to Samantha A. Hier, a native of Vermont. They have
seven children living - William H., who married Lucia
Cleveland, has the following children - Frank, Eva, Anna
and Ida S.; Frank W., who married Ida Oviatt;
Cornelius, who married Louisa Allen, has three children;
- Irvin, Nora, Harland; Charles H., who married Addie
Cole, has three children - Howard, Grace, Charles; Richard M.,
who married Elizabeth Liew, has one child -
Ora; Sarah Ann who married E. Piper, two children -
Luella and Ford; Ida E., who married Henry Williams
two children - Earle and Maud; Hiram went into war,
took sick and died.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 769 |
Brunswick Twp. -
MOSES SHERMAN, farmer; P. O. Brunswick; was
born in Newport, R. I., in1803; he received a common-school
education, and went to Steuben Co., N. Y., with his parents in 1825,
where he learned the trade of cooper, and remained until 1832, when
he came to Brunswick and has lived here ever since. He cleared
considerable land, and by his industry has made for himself a
beautiful home. He was married, in 1831, to Mercy Lamphear,
of Montreal, Canada; they have twelve children living and one dead -
Bryon W., married to Sallie Benjamin, three children -
Cora, Mertia, Ella; Harriet, married to William Dickey
one child - Winfred; Olive, married to M. Fenn, five
children - Harriet, Elma, Frederic, Francis, Irving;
Amanda, married to William Bradford, three children -
Minnie, Mertia, Ray; Addie, married to Charles Saulsbury,
two children- Bernice, Blanche; Mary (deceased), married to
William Bradley, three children - Sherman, Clayton, Linius;
Martha, married to Frederic Lance, two children -
Orrin, Byron; Mertia, married to Charles, Dickey, three
children - Albert, Claude, Alice; Sadie, married to Byron
Babcock; Moses, married to Lettie Bradley, three children
- Stephen, Delazon and Orrin.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 768 |
Chatham Twp. -
WILLIAM SHOEMAKERSource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 824 |
Westfield Twp. -
DANIEL SHOOK,
farmer; P. O. Seville; among the solid and substantial farmers in this
township (Westfield), who have emigrated from the Keystone State, is
Mr. Shook, who was born in Center Co., Penn., Dec. 31, 1821.
His parents were John and Christina (Long) Shook, who were
highly respected citizens in that community, and among the
enterprising farmers of that locality. Daniel was of a family of
ten children. Remaining with his father until he was 22,
He having entertained favorable opinions of the West, and seeking to
better his condition, concluded to drift Westward, arriving in Wayne
County, this State, 1846. The year following, he purchased 100
acres in this township, for which he paid $1,500. Not being
content to fight the battle of life alone, he sought the hand of
Caroline Coolman in marriage, its acceptance being celebrated June
6, 1847; she was born in Milton Township, Wayne Co., August, 1829; she
was a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Reed) Coolman, who
emigrated from Pennsylvania as early as 1812 to Stark County, where
they remained until 1815, when they removed to Wayne County, where
Mr. Shook was born. Since Mr. Shook came to this
county he has been of its worthy citizens. Has an excellent
farm, consisting of 295 acres, which ranks among the best in the
township. His farming has always been conducted on true business
principles; been hard-working and economical, his farm bearing
evidence of the enterprise and thrift of its owner. His health
having failed him, he has given up active labor on the farm, and
employs his spare time attending to his apiary, he being among the
successful bee-culturists in the county. Has two children,
John J. and Sarah Ann (now Mrs. Chauncy) Hollowell.
John J. is now carrying on the farm; Mr. and Mrs. Hollowell
residing on same farm. Mr. Shook is a member of the
Lutheran Church, as were his parents before him. Taken but
little interest in political matters - content to attend to his own
business affairs, and rank among the useful members of society, than
to aspire for political honors.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 900 |
Harrisville Twp. -
ELI SIMCOX, farmer; P. O. Lodi; born in
Wadsworth Township Feb. 6, 1822; is the eldest of a family of
children born to Benjamin and Jane (Falconer) Simcox, both of
whom were natives of Pennsylvania. Benjamin was a son
Samuel Simcox, who was one of the early arrivals to
Wadsworth, there being at the time of his coming less than one-half
dozen families in the township. In 1832, Benjamin
located in Harrisville, on the farm now owned by Eli, where
he purchased 144 acres, and lived upon the same until his demise,
which occurred Dec. 30, 1855. Since the death of his father,
Eli has continued his residence on the same place.
March 10, 1853, he was joined in the bonds of matrimony with
Polly M. Stern, born November, 1832, who was a daughter of
Christian and Elizabeth (Miller) Stern. Her grandparents
were natives of Germany. Mr. Simcox has a snug farm of
41 acres, which he farms quite successfully. Four children
have been born to him, none of them are now living. His
family, consisting of himself and wife, who enjoy their solitude,
but mourn the loss of their little ones, as those only who have had
similar experiences.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 880 |
Medina Twp. -
W. F. SIPHER,
brick manufacturer, Medina; is a native of Wurtemberg, Germany; he
was born in Esslingen Sept. 7, 1833. He early learned the
shoemaker's trade in his father's shop, and, in 1848, in company
with his brother Christian (aged 16), came to the United States;
they entered at New York, and the following spring came to Medina
via Buffalo and Cleveland, they having relatives in Liverpool
Township. W. F. worked as journeyman at his trade in
Medina until 1853. He then, in partnership with Mr. B. Morse,
opened a shop - firm Sipher & Morse; they continued
nearly one year, when Mr. Sipher sold out, and worked
as jour some three years. He then opened a shop and conducted
the same until 1873, when he closed out and engaged in the
manufacture of brick, in which he employs about seven men, they
turning out over one half million brick per annum. In the fall
of 1863, he joined a company of National Guards, who were called
into active service in May 1864, they forming Co. E, 166th O. V. I.,
and served until September following, Mr. Sipher being
chief musician in the regiment. In 1871, he was elected
Corporation Treasurer, and has been re-elected each term since.
Aug. 1, 1853, he was married to Miss Jane L. Gile. She
was born in Massachusetts, and came to Medina Co. with her parents
about the year 1839; by this marriage there are six children, viz.,
Clara B., Carl A. is married, and in the employ of Messrs.
Morgan, Root & Co., wholesale dry goods, Cleveland.
William H. bought the grocery business of E. D. Munn, in
Medina, and has conducted same since 1878.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 701 |
Granger Twp. -
FAIRFAX SMITH, farmer; Remson's Corners; was
born in Madison Co., N. Y., Dec. 10, 1812; he is the son of
Fairfax and Abigail (Thayer) Smith, old residents of Montville
Township; his father was a native of Massachusetts, and his mother
of New York, and were located in Madison Co., Previous to their
removal to Ohio. Our subject worked upon the farm in Madison
Co until he was 20 years of age. His father, about this time,
desired to come to Ohio, which he did, and bought 260 acres of
woodland in Montville Township in the year 1833; returning to New
York State he sent out Fairfax R., to clear the land; the
family did not remove until the following spring, in 1834; his
parents were residents of the township from that time up to their
decease, his father's death occurring in 1848, and his
mother's about five yeas subsequent. Our subject, Fairfax
R., worked at home upon the farm for three years after he became
of age; he then bought 50 acres of new land, which he cleared, and
then disposed of it. In February, 1848, he removed to Granger
Township, purchasing 80 acres of land near Ramson's Corners, where
he at present resides; he has added about 42 acres to the original
purchase, making a total of 122 acres, about 40 of which is timbered
land; he was married Dec. 10, 1835, in Montville Township, to
Miss Deodemona Wilbur, a daughter of Smith and Nancy
(Falkner) Wilbur, early settlers of Montville Township; she was
born in Wayne Co., N. Y., in 1818; her father was a native of
Massachusetts, and her mother of Rhode Island; they removed from New
York to Ohio, locating in Montville in the spring of 1834; her
father died in1861, while on a visit to Michigan, and her mother
Aug, 1876, at the home of her brother, O. F. Wilbur, in
Granger Township. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have four children
living - Halsey R., married to Miss Nancy Crum, of
Hinkley Township, now living in Nebraska, farming; Fairfax W.,
married to Josephine Simmons they are living in Granger
Township; Polly F., married to John W. King, and
living in Nebraska, and Ella V., living at home; a son of
Francis B., died at the age of 21 in Granger Township.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 916 |
Westfield Twp. -
SAMUEL SMITH, farmer; P. O. Le Roy; born Mar.
5, 1821, in Canaan Twp., Wayne Co., Ohio, of a family of nine
children, five sisters and four brothers, born to James an Keziah
(McCollough) Smith. Both were natives of Washington Co.,
Penn. They were married June, 1812, and emigrated West to
Wayne Co. in 1820. Samuel left home at the age of 15,
and was engaged for some time as clerk in a store; afterward in
buying stock and running a threshing machine. Then went into
the mercantile business at Canaan Center, associated with Mr.
Solomon Zuver, under the firm name of Zuver & Smith,
which partnership continued several years. His next
enterprise, was in the milling business, running a saw and grist
mill for ten years. Then removed to Seville, Guilford
Township, embarking in the mercantile business until 1873, when he
located on the farm he now owns, situated one mile south of
Westfield Center. His farm consists of 140 acres. Mar.
1, 1855, formed a matrimonial alliance with Jane Armstrong
who was born July 12, 1836, in Canaan Township, Wayne Co., daughter
of William and Mary (Rose) Armstrong. The former born
in Pennsylvania and came West in 1815, locating in Wayne Co., where
he was married, six children resulting from this union. His
wife died when Jane was 15 years of age, and was afterward
married to Catharine McPherson. Two children were the
issue. Mr. Smith was out in the late war, serving as
Captain in Co. K, 16th O. V. I. Since 1875, has been serving
on the official board of the Ohio Farmers' Insurance Co. as
Director. Five children have been born to him, but three
living - Frances E., Rebecca Jeannette and William C.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 901 |
Liverpool Twp. -
MRS. J. L. SPOONER, Liverpool. The
subject of this sketch is a daughter of Ebenezer Wilmot, an
old settler of Liverpool Township. She was born in Liverpool
Township in 1826. Her parents were among the first families,
her father having been a soldier in the war of 1812. She was
married, in 1844, to Miles S. Spooner, a native of Liverpool.
They have four children - Martha C., Joseph W., Elisha and
Hattie. She is a member of the Methodist Church.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 753 |
Sharon Twp. -
JEHIEL SQUIRE, retired farmer; P. O. Sharon;
was born in Roxbury, Litchfield Co., Conn., May 1, 1793; his
parents, Benjamin and Patience (Ward) Squire, were of that
class of New Englanders that were very strict in their religious
belief, and highly honored people; they were the parents of five
children - Solomon R., Miram, Abigail, Jehiel and Abraham.
Jehiel Squire was married to Miss Ida Merman, daughter of
Albert Amerman Apr. 28, 1819. After a wedded life of many
years, this lady died, the date of her death being Aug. 31, 1871,
Mr. Squire remarried Jan. 7, 1873, his second wife being
Harriet M. Allen, daughter of William and Harriet Heacox.
Mr. Squire passed his youth and early manhood on the farm,
receiving but a limited education. In 1816, his health began
failing, and he discontinued farming, and commenced teaching
district school in New Jersey; he continued his business some four
years. In 1820, he went west to the then new State of Ohio,
locating in Columbiana Co. After seven years' residence there,
he removed to Wadsworth Township, Medina Co. During the spring
of 1832, Mr. Squire moved into Sharon Township, same county,
and commenced farming. His health failing, he was compelled to
relinquish active life, and accordingly moved to Akron, Summit Co.,
where he remained until 1860, and then went to Wadsworth. He
again moved to Akron in 1863, and remained there until 1867, and
then moved to his old home in Sharon Township, Medina Co., where he
has remained ever since. Mr. Squire is a Republican in
politics, and a member of the Universalist Society; he is an old and
honored citizen, and is among the few men that follow the Golden
Rule.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 796 |
Harrisville Twp. -
JOHN STERN, farmer; P. O. Lodi; born Mar. 23,
1827, in Pennsylvania. His father's name was Christian,
and he was a native of Pennsylvania, and was married to Elizabeth
Miller, who was a native of Maryland. To them were born
Nine children, six of whom grew to maturity. Emigrating West
in 1829, they made a halt of about three yeas in Wayne Co., and
located permanently, in 1835, on the farm now owned by our subject;
only one-half acre was cleared. Upon this place they spent the
remainder of their days. His death took place in 1867; two
years later, his wife joined him in the "house appointed for all the
living." John has made the homestead farm his home ever
since the family located. Nov. 13, 1870, he took the hand of
Ardella Smith in marriage, who was born in Wayne Co.
July 1, 1850, being a daughter of George and Margaret
(Hutchinson) Smith. He was born in Pennsylvania Dec, 26,
1815; she was born in Allegheny Co., Penn., Apr. 12, 1821, and they
were married Dec. 25, 1838. To them were born nine children,
six now living. After their union, they located in Wayne Co.,
where they resided until 1859, when they came to this county.
Mr. Smith died Nov. 15, same year of their advent to this
township. To Mr. and Mrs. Stern have been born two
children, whose names are Rena L. and Mark B. His
parents were members of the church, Lutheran and Presbyterian,
respectively. Politically, Mr. Stern was formerly
affiliated with the Democratic party, more recently with the
Greenback element. He is a snug and economical farmer, whose
real estate comprises 75 acres of land.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 880 |
Brunswick Twp. -
JOHN WARD STOW, farmer; P. O. Brunswick.
Jonathan Stow, a native of Connecticut, who carried on the
business of "Chaise-maker," was married, in 1802, to Rhoda Ward,
a native of Connecticut; her father, John Ward, was a soldier
in the Revolution. Jonathan Stow died Dec. 14, 1813,
and his wife Rhoda, Jan. 10, 1841; they had two children to
perpetuate their name - Daniel B. and the subject of this
sketch. He was born in Pittsfield of this sketch. He was
born in Pittsfield, Mass. in 1808. He attended the schools of
his native village, and came to Brunswick in company with his uncle,
Isaac Ward, in 1818. He completed his education in the
district school of Brunswick. He obtained his livelihood in
clearing land and fitting it for farming. He was married, Jan.
12, 1837, to Fidelia Avery, a native of Massachusetts; they
had two sons - Charles A., who was born Oct. 21, 1842, and
Frederic S., who was born Mar. 10, 1850. His wife died
Oct. 10, 1853; he was remarried, Apr. 12, 1855, to Sarah Rounds,
a native of England; they have one daughter - Clara F., who
was born Aug. 25, 1856. He has by hard labor amassed some
property, and what he now has was obtained by hard and excessive
toil. He has the confidence and esteem of his fellow-citizens,
and has served as County Commissioner, Justice of the Peace,
Township Trustee, Clerk and Constable.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 769 |
Brunswick Twp. -
JONATHAN D. STOW, Sheriff, Brunswick. He
is the son of Daniel Stow, and was born in Brunswick in 1832.
He attended the schools of Brunswick, and spent the major part of
his life on the farm. He was married in 1860, to Georgia N.
Root, a native of Brunswick. They have three children -
Ernest D., Libby B. and Katy I. He is a member of
the Congregational Church; has been Township Clerk six years, and
Trustee two years. He was recently elected Sheriff, and will
begin the duties of that office on the first Monday in January,
1881. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. He is a good
citizen, and has, by his good character, won the esteem and
confidence of the people of Medina Co.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 769 |
Litchfield Twp. -
A. C. STRANAHAN, farmer; P. O. Litchfield.
Augustus C. Stranahan was born in Plainfield, Windham Co.,
Conn., Nov. 21, 1809; he came to Ohio in 1831, and remained in
Columbia, Lorain Co., during the winter and summer of 1832, and then
returned to "Connecticut; remaining there through the winter of
1832-33, he again came to Ohio, and bought a farm of 55 acres near
Columbia, in the spring of 1833, for which he paid $3 per acre.
Jan. 1, 1834, he married Miss L. C. Rood, of Litchfield
Township, Medina Co., Ohio. In 1842, he removed his family to
Litchfield, and bought 80 acres of land, north of the village, where
he lived until 1878, when he came to Litchfield, and has since
resided there. Besides farming, Mr. Stranahan has
worked at the trade of a carpenter for some years, when not actively
engaged in farming. His wife bore him two sons, both of whom
are dead. Soon after his removal to Litchfield, Mr.
Stranahan received a fall which dislocated his hip, and he has
since been incapacitated for active labor.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 747 |
Liverpool Twp.
DUDLEY P. STRANAHAN, farmer; P. O. Brunswick;
was born in Windham Co., Conn., in 1823. His parents went to
Cleveland in 1830, remaining there one year, after which they went
to Columbia and remained there until 1860. He learned the
trade of carpenter and joiner with his father. He came to
Liverpool and cultivated the farm, and carried on lumbering and
saw-mill business. He was married, in 1846, to Cornelia
Tillotson, a native of Massachusetts. they have four
children - Rolla, Helen, Miles and John. He is a
member of the Disciples' Church, is also a member of the I. O. O.
F., and is a Republican "every time."
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin & Battey,
Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 753 |
Chatham Twp. -
JACKSON STROUPSource: History of Medina County, Ohio -
Chicago: Baskin & Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page824 |
York Twp. -
PAUL SWARTZ, farmer; P. O. Mallet Creek; was
born in Northampton Co., Penn., July 26, 1832. He is a son of
Michael and Sarah (Shook) Swartz, and grandson of Henry
Shook. When Paul was but 2 years old, his mother died,
and the next year, his father, with five motherless children, moved
to Medina Co., Ohio. They arrived in Litchfield Township one
Saturday evening, and, as their wagon was heavily laden, stuck fast
in the mud within sixty rods of where he afterward built a log
cabin. He remained in this condition until the next Monday
morning, and then, with some assistance, extricated his wagon and
journeyed on to the place he selected for his house. Mr.
Swartz was in very straitened circumstances at this time, and
very often he and children would go to bed hungry. These
children hardly knew what it was to have a mother. Their
childish pleasures and troubles were not soothed by the tender
influence of a mother, and thus they lived many years. The
eldest child, Elizabeth, who was but 13 years of age when
they came to the township, was the only housekeeper Mr.
Swartz had for many years, and right nobly did this heroic girl
fill the void destiny had made in taking away the mother, often
denying herself little comforts that the younger children might have
them. Mr. Swartz lived in Litchfield Township a
number of years, then married Mrs. Laurana Anson,
and in 1859 moved to Lorain Co. Mr. Swartz's
third wife was Magdaline Glossar. He was a model
farmer, but his poor start prevented him ever gaining a competency,
and he struggled through life working hard, and finally died in
December, 1870, gaining in death a rest that had been deprived him
in life. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, his
early manhood being given to assist his father. When he
reached his majority, he commenced working on a farm by the month,
and continued at this two years. Nov. 2, 1854, he was united
in marriage with Miss Amy Wilson, and to this
union were born three children— George W., born Jan. 25,
1856, married Florence Williams and lives in York
Township; Mary E., born Nov. 27, 1858, is the wife of G.
B. Oviatt, and also lives in York Township; and Luna G.,
born Jan. 29, 1870. Mrs. Swartz was born in
Summit Co., Ohio, Jan. 29, 1838. Mr. Swartz
enlisted Aug. 5, 1862. in Company K, 103d O. V. I., and was
discharged Oct. 11, 1863. His father was a soldier in
the war of 1812. Mr. Swartz has profited much by
his father's experience. He started out in life with but a very
small amount of capital, and has, by economy and hard labor, gained
a tine farm of 128 acres. He is regarded as an excellent
farmer, and is an honest, upright gentleman. He is a
Republican in politics, and Mrs. Swartz has been a
member of the Protestant Methodist Church twenty-two years.
Source: History of Medina County, Ohio - Chicago: Baskin &
Battey, Historical Publishers - 1881 ~ Page 741 |
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