| 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 fromt he 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 alon, 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. |
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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. |
| 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. |
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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. |
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