Harrisville Twp. - Page 878 -
ALEXANDER MAIN, farmer; P. O. Lodi; is a
native of Scotland, born May 13, 1807. His parents were
William and Margaret (Reed) Main, to whom were born thirteen
children, seven boys and six girls. Alexander was
raised to farming, and lived at home until he was 18 years of age,
when he decided to learn to stonemason's trade. At the
age of 20, he was married to Elizabeth Wilson, who was born
July 22, 1809, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Richie) Wilson.
In 1835, Mr. and Mrs. Main bade old Scotland good-bye, and
embarked from America to cast their lots with the Western pioneers,
arriving in July. They came to Medina Co., and located in
Chatham Township, where he purchased 100 acres of land for $350.
No improvement had been made; "not a stick was amiss." They
erected a rough log cabin, 12x12 feet; parlor, kitchen, hall,
dining-room and up stairs were all embraced in one. With some
poles and an auger a bed was constructed, and some pegs inserted
into blocks, afforded them chairs, and, with a few dishes they had
brought with them from Scotland, they managed to make a showing of
furniture, which, simple as it was enabled them to make a
commencement. They visited their neighbors, though distant,
guided by the "blazed" trees. He subsequently added to his
original purchase 75 acres, making 175 in all. In 1870, he
sold 100 acres at $50 per acre, and the remaining at $35, and moved
to Medina, purchasing 30 acres within the corporation.
Disposing of it in 1873, he moved to Harrisville; located on a small
place three-quarters of a mile north of Lodi, where he and wife are
enjoying the evening of their life in quiet and happiness. Of
eight children born them, six are living - William, now of
Ashtabula; John, in Down; Henry, traveling;
Elizabeth, Mrs. George Coy, of Westfield; Mary, Mrs. Alonzo
Hyatt, and Margaret Ann, at home. |
Liverpool Twp. -
JOHN MARSH, farmer; P. O. Liverpool; was born
in Bennington Co., Vt., in 1804. He is one of the pioneers of
the township, coming into it as early as 1819, and has made it his
residence ever since. He learned the trade of cooper with his
father, and was married in 1824, to Hepzibah Brainard, a
native of Connecticut. They had four children - Mary,
Franklin, Elezar and Elmer. His wife died in 1844.
He was remarried in 1853, to Sallie E. Webster, a native of
Massachusetts, by whom he had one son - Irvin J. He has
been Constable and Trustee of his township several terms; has been
Justice of the Peace for fifteen years, and is a Democrat. All
his children are married. He is a Democrat. All his
children are married. He is, at present, living a retired
life, and has the reputation of being an upright citizen and a good
neighbor.(Source: History of Medina Co., Ohio - Publ 1881 -
Page 750) |
Liverpool Twp. -
CHARLES J. MESSMER, lawyer; Liverpool; was
born in Bavaria in 1839. His parents emigrated to America in
1841, settling in Liverpool, where he has spent the major part of
his life. He attended the common school, and, by industry,
obtained an education, thus enabling him to teach, which he did very
successfully for a number of years. He studied law and was
under the instruction of Judge Walker, of Medina, Ohio, and
was admitted to the bar in 1872. He was married, in 1877, to
Mary Bay, a native of Liverpool. They have one son -
George F. He has held the offices of Township Clerk and
Assessor, for five years and three years, respectively, being at
present serving the second term as Justice of the Peace. He
has, by his honesty and fidelity, won the esteem and confidence of
his fellow-citizens, which he richly deserves.
(Source: History of Medina Co., Ohio - Publ 1881 - Page 750) |
Liverpool Twp. -
CHARLES M. METZGER, farmer; P. O. Liverpool.
His parents are natives of Germany. He was born in Liverpool
Township in 1844. He was raised on a farm and at present is
following that occupation. He was married in 1868, to
Sophia E. Seffner a native of Summit Co., Ohio. They have
one child, Charles Edward. He has been Township Trustee
for several terms, and has served as Justice of the Peace and also
Land Appraiser. He is one of the influential and enterprising
farmers of his township, and is very popular throughout the county,
as was demonstrated when he was a candidate for County Auditor, he
running ahead of his ticket, his party being in a minority. He
occupies the position of Director of Farmer's Life Insurance
Company, and is a member of the German Lutheran Church.
(Source: History of Medina Co., Ohio - Publ 1881 - Page 750) |
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