Portage County OH

Biographical Sketch of George R. Canfield

Canfield, George R.; oil business; born, Mantua, O., Dec. 1, 1857; son of George W. and Jannette L. Merryfield Canfield; education, country and Cleveland public schools; married, Cleveland, Nov. 11, 1879, Ella M. Summonds; issue, Charles H. Grace Brewster, Gilbert B.; first wife died 1884; married, Oct. 19, 1887, Mrs. Lucy E. Long (nee Quayle); 1877, began work as clerk for The Republic Refining Co.; became supt. of plant, which was later absorbed by The Standard Oil Co.; remained with firm as supt. until 1887; organized The Canfield Oil Co.; pres. The Canfield Oil Co. and The Canfield Realty Co.; … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Timothy Culver’s Company

(Probably from Portage Co.) Served from August 24, until September 4,1812. Capt. Timothy Culver Lieut. Isaac Merriman Sergt. Walter Dickinson Sergt. William Rogers Corp. Ephraim Sabin Corp. Oliver C. Dickenson Corp. Abel Sabine Drummer, Daniel Ward Privates Cross, Tbeophilus Goss, John Harris, Joseph Mosher, Henry P Savage, Jehiel Sears, Elias Sears, Elisha Sears, Nathan, Jr. Upson, Arad Upson, Freeman Ward, Joshua

Jennie Lind Todd Trafford of Leavittsburg OH

TRAFFORD, Jennie Lind Todd8, (Lewis C.7, Lewis C.6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Nov. 20, 1872, in Nelson, Portage County, Ohio, married Fred Trafford. They lived in Leavittsburg, Ohio. Child: I. A child.

Biography of Reverend Samuel Goddard

Mr. Samuel Goddard was born at Sutton, Massachusetts, July 6, 1772. We have no information concerning his early life. His opportunities for education are said to have been scanty. After coming to manhood he was for several years in trade with a brother in Royalston, Mass. Here he married his first wife (Abigail Goddard of Athol, a town adjoining Royalston), and here his older children were born.

Roll Of Capt. William N. Hudson’s Company

(From Geauga or Portage Counties.) Served from August 24, until August 31, 1812. Capt. William N. Hudson Ensign Erastus Creary Corp. Ashbel Gilmore Privates Archer, William Jr. Archer, William Sr. Eames, Isaac Gilmore, Samuel Kent, Elihu L Lacey, George D. Lacey, Jaspar B McConnaughey, Porter D. Minor, John Osborn, Alexander Sheffield, Alpheus Sheffield, Leroy Singletary, Uriah I

Biography of Leland Everett Call

Leland Everett Call is professor of agronomy in the Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan. Though still a young man he has gone far in the science of agriculture, is already a recognized authority in several special lines, and since coming to Kansas ten years ago has done much to uphold the prestige of the splendid school at Manhattan. He was born at Kent, Ohio, February 9, 1881, the oldest of the four children of Charles A. and Olive (Prior) Call. Both his parents are natives of Ohio, and are still living in that state. His father is a farmer … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Fred Sanford Crane

Crane, Fred Sanford; sales mgr.; born, Mantua, O., July 15, 1875; son of Simeon Charles and Laura L. Crane; educated, Mantua and Ravenna schools and Hiram College; married, Hudson, O., March 17, 1900, Alice E. Ellsworth; sales mgr. Burroughs Adding Machine Co., since 1903, Cleveland; member Masonic, Knight Templars, Consistory, Shrine, Automobile and Rotary Clubs, and Association of Credit Men.

Biographical Sketch of Howard H. Knapp

Knapp, Howard H.; lawyer; born, Garrettsville, O., July 4, 1886; son of Edmund and Adelia Higby Knapp; educated, Garrettsville public schools and High School, Cleveland Law School, degree of LL. B., honor of “Cum Laude”; not married; after admission to the bar, he was associated with E. M. Fisher, in the Williamson Bldg., as Fisher & Knapp; in March, 1911, withdrew from that partnership to form the present firm of Alden, Knapp & Magee, in the B. of L. E. Bldg.; member Sigma Kappa Phi (Legal Fraternity), Garrettsville Lodge, F. & A. M., Silver Creek Chapter, R. A. M., of … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Frederick Caris’ Company

(Probably from Portage County) Served from August 22, until September 4, 1812 Capt. Frederick Caris Sergt. David Collins Sergt. Titus Belding Sergt. Samuel Coe Sergt. Graham Norris Corp. Samuel B. Spellman Corp. Ariel Case Corp. Lemuel Chapman, Jr. Drummer, Alpheus Andrews Fifer, Ashur Guerley Privates Bostwick, Charles H Bostwick, Joseph R Chapman, Beman Chapman, Chester Chapman, Ephraim Collins, Daniel L Elsworth, Colvin Heroff, John McKnight, Robert Newberry, William Reed, Abraham Reed, Timothy Richardson, Mason Willyard, John

Biographical Sketch of Frederick Augustus Henry

Henry, Frederick Augustus; lawyer; born at Bainbridge, Geauga county, O., June 16, 1867; son of Charles Eugene and Sophia Marcia Williams Henry; A. B., Hiram College, Ohio, 1888; A. M., LL. B., University of Michigan, 1891; married, Louise Adams, of E. Smithfield, Pa., Jan. 25, 1893; in law practice at Cleveland, 1891-1905; judge Circuit Court of Ohio, 1905; prof. law, Western Reserve University, 1894-1911; pres. trustees, Hiram College; trustee Cleveland Y. M. C. A.; pres. Ohio State Y. M. C. A.; Republican; member Disciples of Christ; prem. Cuyahoga County Sunday School Ass’n; chairman Cleveland. Committee Laymen’s Missionary Movement; member New … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Charles E. Alden

Alden, Charles E.; attorney-at-law; born, Middlefield, O., Dec. 18, 1875; son of Edward H. and Hercy Dunham Alden; educated, Hiram College; degree of A. B. 1901; legal education at the Cleveland Law School and W. R. U., finishing in 1905; admitted to the Bar that year; married, Brunswick, O., Dec. 25, 1902, Ina May Gibbs; issue, Marcella Eugenia Alden age 5, and John Butler Alden age 3 years and 9 months; in Jan. 1906, formed partnership with E. J. Hopple, firm of Alden & Hopple; in 1909 firm changed to J. M. Cullough, firm of Alden & Hopple; in 1909 … Read more

Biography of Marshall F. Price, M. D.

Among the prominent physicians of Colton, and of San Bernardino County, mention should be made of the subject of this sketch. Dr. Price was born in Portage County, Ohio, in 1834. His father, Dr. George Price, was a native of Pennsylvania, but was reared and educated in Ohio. Dr. Price remained in his native State until fourteen years old; his parents then moved to Illinois and settled in Knox County. He was given a good education, and in his young manhood he entered upon the study of medicine. In 1861, when the war of the Rebellion broke out, he was … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Floyd D. Shook

Shook, Floyd D.; insurance; born, Randolph O., March 5, 1867; son of David and Linda A. Stambaugh Shook; educated, Hiram College, 1882-1883; finished at Ohio Normal University, Ada, O., 1887; married, Randolph, O., Nov. 20, 1889, Josephine E. Trescott; with The Adams Ford Co.; with firm twenty years, until August, 1913, when he became associated with The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Philadelphia, as associate general agent; director The Rotary Mnfg. Co.; director The Ohio Insurance Agency Co.; director The Knollwood Cemetery Co.; trustee Cleveland Christian Orphanage and Euclid Ave. Christian Church; member Masonic Order, McKinley Chapter, Royal League, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of John Corydon Hutchins

Hutchins, John Corydon; lawyer; born, Warren, O., May 8, 1840; son of John Hutchins; mother’s maiden name Andrews; educated, Warren public schools, Oberlin College and Albany Law School; married, Ravenna, O., Dec. 28, 1861, Jane M. Campbell; issue, five children, two daughters and three sons; 1st lieut. 2nd Ohio Cavalry in Civil War; came to Cleveland to live in 1868, and from that time on has lived an active professional business and official life; member of School Board, 1873; prosecuting attorney, 1871-1880; Judge of Police Court from 1883 to 1887; member of Public Library Board thirteen years, and pres. eight … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Delanne Mills’ Company

(Probably from Portage Co.) Served from September 28, until October 12, 1812. From March 7, until September 6, 1814. From August 24, until September 4, 1812. From February 24, until March 14. 1815. Capt. Delanne Mills Lieut. John Caris Lieut. David Barret Lieut. John Redden Lieut. Thomas Robison Ensign Asa Trusedale Ensign John Brooks Sergt. Titus Belding Sergt. Gershon Norris Sergt. Chester Adams Sergt. Samuel Coe Sergt. Oliver Mills Sergt. George Young Sergt. Benjamin Higley Sergt. John Streator Sergt. John Randall Sergt. John Smith Sergt. John M. Baldwin Sergt. George G. Redden Sergt. Daniel Sawtell Sergt. Griswold Gillet Corp. David … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Ulysses L. Marvin

Marvin, Ulysses L.; attorney; born, Stow, Summit County, O., March 14, 1839; son of Ulysses and Elizabeth Bradley Marvin; educated, public schools, Twinsburg Academy, Franklin Institute and private tutor; honorary degree, LL. D., Kenyon College; married, Kent, O., Nov. 21, 1861, Dorena Rockwell; died Nov. 1, 1898; married, second time, Cleveland, Sept. 28, 1901, Carrie Ensign; two sons living, George U. and Francis R.; volunteered Aug. 9, 1862; served till Oct. 4, 1865, private, first lieut., capt. and Major by brevet; was wounded twice in battle; began to teach school at age of 16; principal Kent High School 1861-1862; Judge … Read more

Roll Of Capt. Hezekiah Nooney’s Company

(Probably from Portage County) Served from August 24, until September 4, 1812. Capt. Hezekiah Nooney Lieut. Oliver Snow Ensign Ella Wilmot Sergt. Seth Harmon Sergt. Gershom Judson Sergt. Horace Ladd Sergt. Ariel Walden Corp. Henry Blair Corp. Phinas Pond Corp. Moses McIntosh Corp. Basil Windsor Drummer Virgil Moore Fifer, Joseph Skinner Privates Atwater, Jonothan Bright, Thomas Carlton, Peter Gardner, John Judson, Samuel Ladd, Eleazar Ladd, Ezekial Leeland, Lyman Moore, Samuel, Jr. Pond, David Pond, Moses Ray, Patrick Russell, William Snow, Franklin Terris, Henry B.

Biographical Sketch of Henry Everett McMillin, Jr.

McMillin, Henry Everett, Jr.; musical instruments; born, Shelby, O., April 27, 1876; son of H. E. and Emma C. North McMillin, Sr.; educated, Hiram College, Hiram, O.; married, Cleveland, April 19, 1899, Minna A. Frisch, of Mansfield, O.; Q. M. Sergt., Co. K, 10th O. V. I., Spanish American War; vice pres. and gen. mgr. The H. E. McMillin Co.; member Cleveland Athletic Club. Fond of Tennis.

Mary Ellen Todd Brown of Nelson OH

BROWN, Mary Ellen Todd8 , (Lewis C.7, Lewis C.6, Caleb5, Gideon4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Sept. 3, 1855, in Nelson, Portage County, Ohio, married E. W. Brown Children: I. Frank, b. March 24, 1874. II. Turca, b. Sept. 29, 1876. III. Todd Lewis, b. May 10, 1884. IV. John, b. Jan. 23, 1886.

Biographical Sketch of Andrew Lytle

Andrew Lytle, deceased, was born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, in 1812. His parents moved to Akron, Ohio, when he was a small boy. At the age of twenty-one years he went back to Pennsylvania and married Hannah Hull. This lady was the daughter of Abner and Martha (Skinner) Hull, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Connecticut. In 1834, two years after his marriage, he moved to Portage County, Ohio. Next he moved to Bidwell County, Missouri, and two years later to Nauvoo, Illinois. From the latter place he removed to Salt Lake, where he remained several years. In 1850 he came … Read more