Sandusky Twp. -
MORDECAI B. PARAMOUR, farmer; P.O. Crestline; was born in Springfield Township, this county, on July 16, 1823; his father, John Paramour, having removed from Jefferson Co., Ohio, about the year 1813, was one of the original pioneers who aided in converting the forests of Springfield Township into beautiful farms; M. B. Paramour possessing the energy and perseverance which characterized the old settlers, has earned by his own labor and good management the means which have enabled him to own the farm on which he now resides, containing 254 acres of well improved land, from the sale of the products of which he realizes annually about $1,600, and is considered one of the most successful farmers in the county.  He was married on Oct. 13, 1849, to Susan R., daughter of Joseph Cox, then living near the village of Shelby; they have raised a large and respectable family of children, and are well fixed for the enjoyment of all the happiness this world can afford.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio from 1808 to 1908 - by A. J. Baughman - Vol. II - Publ. 1908 - Pg. 876

Franklin Twp. -
GEORGE H. PIFER, farmer; P. O. Mansfield.  He was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Apr. 28, 1838; came to Ohio when he was quite young.  Married, Feb. 22, 1866, to Anna Dunnan, who was born in Franklin Township Jan. 6, 1839; they have the following children: Alberta J., born Mar. 12, 1868, and Lizzie M., born Aug. 23, 1870.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 78

- Perry Twp. -
SAMUEL POORMAN, farmer; he was born in Perry Township, Richland Co., and brought up on a farm; after marriage, he moved to Morrow Co.; after remaining a few years, he moved to Fulton Co., which was in the spring of 1864; since then, he has lived in Morrow Co., and, in the spring of 1876, returned to Perry Township.  Mrs. Poorman was a daughter of John Dillon Burke, and her mother's name before marriage was Elizabeth Arbuckle.  Samuel Poorman was born Feb. 20, 1831; Sarah Burke was born July 4, 1835; they were married Mar. 8, 1857; children - Ione, was born Jan. 17, 1858; Clinton, May 29, 1861; Martha, Sept. 26, 1865.  Mrs. Poorman is a member of the M. E. Church.  Her mother was born in Pennsylvania and father in Virginia.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 862

- City of Mansfield -
E. J. POTTER, photographer; he was born in Wayne Co. Sept. 19, 1844.  He was married to Mary Backenstoe, who was born in Mansfield; they have two children - William, born Mar. 10, 1867; James, O t. 6, 1868.  Mr. Potter enlisted in the 3rd O. V. C., Co. E, in September, 1861; was in the service about three years and four months, and was in different engagements - among them the battle of Stone River.  He was taken prisoner at Benton, Tenn.; he was prisoner eleven months - first at Atlanta, second at Libby Prison, in Richmond, third at Belle Island, and from there to Andersonville; was kept there seven months; from there to Florence, S. C.; was then exchanged at Charleston and came from there to Annapolis, Md; from there to Columbus, Ohio, and received an honorable discharge.  Came to Mansfield, where he has since been engaged in the photographic business, having one of the best galleries in the city.  He has established a very extensive business, and an excellent reputation, as an artist.  He stands at the head of his profession in Northern Ohio, and is prepared to do all kinds of first-class work in his line.
Source: History of Richland Co., Ohio - Vol. II - A. A., Graham & Co., Publishers. 1807 - 1880 - Page 724