History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 122

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Battle, J. H; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852-1926; Baskin & Battey. Chicago. pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1014

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PETER BRANIGAN (deccased) ; was a na- tive of Ireland, and was born in 1817. He went to Scotland when a young man, and Jan. 1, 1844, was married to Margaret Digney, and by her had five children-Margaret, born Jan. 14, 1845, died Sept. 4, 1854 ; Tom, born Feb. 24, 1847, and is now living with his mother in Sharon Township ; Peter, born Feb. 23, 1849, died March 6, 1853 ; John, born Dec. 18, 1850 ; El- len, born March 10, 1852, dicd March 11, 1856. Mrs. Branigan is a native of Scotland, and was

born Aug. 16, 1826. They came to the United States in 1850, and afterward to Sharon Town- ship, Medina Co., Ohio. Mr. Branigan departed this life Sept. 8, 1854. He was an honest, up- right man, and his death was mourned by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Bran- igan was married again, her second husband being William H. Varney, and to this union was born one son-Perry O., born Nov. 9, 1860. Mr. Varney died at Ft. Scott, Kan., April 9, 1862, from wounds received in the army. John Bran- igan, a son by the first marriage, married Ida Wise, Dec. 8, 1878. Tom, his brother, at the age of 14, entered the army, and his comrades all say there was no braver soldier in that bit- ter struggle than Tom Branigan.

METCALF BELL, farmer; P. O. Sharon Center ; was born in England Oct. 19, 1832. In 1833, he together with his parents, John and Mary (Coates) Bell, came to the United States, and on their arrival, started for the in- terior, and the same year, located in Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio. He is one of the following family : John, Elizabeth, James C., Ann, Sarah, Hannah, Metcalf, Mary, and two that died in infancy, unnamed. Mr. Bell passed his youth with his parents, on the farm and at- tending school. In 1858, Mr. Bell and Miss Ellen J. Connell were united in marriage, and to them were born four children-DeForest, born Jan. 15, 1859 ; John, born April 1, 1860 ; Warren, born April 9, 1862, and Nettie, born July 7, 1874. DeForest married Miss Rena Totman, and lives in Sharon Township. Mr. Bell is a Democrat in politics, and a man of considerable influence in the township. He has held the position of Justice of the Peace for the past twelve years. He is a member of the Uni- versalist Society in Sharon Township.

DANIEL G. BRIGGS, farmer ; P. O. Sharon Center. Among the many enterprising and in- fluential citizens of Sharou Towuship, is the subject of this sketch. He is a uative of Ontario Co., N. Y., and was born Oct. 13, 1818. He is a son of Thomas B. and Abigail (Gregg) Briggs, who were pareuts of the following family- Louisa, Almeda, Daniel, Silas, George G., Ben-

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jamin B., Maria A., John G. and Joseph W. Our subject lived with his parents in Ontario Co., N. Y., until he was 15 years of age, assist- ing on the farm. The only schooling he re- ceived, was during the winter, when he attended the district school. In 1833, he made a trip to Illinois, where he remained a short time, when he came hack East, and finally settled in Sha- ron Township, Medina Co., Ohio, where he has ever since resided. In 1839, he was united in marriage with Miss Rhoda Pratt, and to this union was horn one son-Thomas G., born April 2, 1841. This son, and his wife, Mary C. (Crane) Briggs, live with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Briggs commenced married life with scarcely anything, hut, by hard lahor and fril- gality, have accumulated a fine farm, consisting of 207 acres. This farm is situated one and a half miles directly north of the center of Sharon Township, and is one of the hest improved farms in the township.

ERASTUS S. BISSELL, deceased ; another of Sharon's hest citizens that has passed away, is the subject of this sketch; he was horn in Litchfield Co., Conn., April 18, 1812, and was a son of Nathanicl and Anna (Smith) Bissell. Mr. Bissell spent his youth with his parents until the age of 21, he then taught school three years. In the year of 1836, he was married to Mary A. More, horn Dec. 11, 1818, a daughter of Lawrence More ; to this union were horn five children, as follows : Julia A., horn Nov. 2, 1850 ; Willis M., born April 12, 1853 ; George L., born Jan. 25, 1856 (dcad); Claude L., born March 30, 1857 (dead); Irene L., horn Nov. 29, 1862. In the year 1836, Mr. Bissell came to Sharon Township, Medina Co., and located in the northeastern part, where he resided until his death, which occurred Jan. 20, 1875. Mr. Bissell was a most highly respected citizen ; he was honest in his dealings, and always atten- tive to husiness matters. Mrs. Mary A. Bissell died Dec. 15, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Bissell were Christian, church-going people ; they each died a Christian death, and left a large circle of friends to mourn their loss.

S. W. BEECH (deccased), Sharon ; was horn in Canaan, Essex Co., Vt., Aug. 17, 1811. He was a son of Samuel and Mary (Bailcy) Becch, who were parents of eleven children, as follows: Phohe, Mary, Martha, Samucl, Israel, Isaac, Ahigail, Thomas, Nathaniel, Elias and Sargeant W. The father of thesc children died in 1813.

Our subject continued to reside with his wid- owed mother until 1822, when he went to live with his sister Phohe in Maine. Hc remained with his sister, going to school, until 15 years of age, and then returned to live with his mother. In 1834, he emigrated to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, locating on a farm about one mile west of the Center, where he resided up to the time of his death. In October, 1842, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Shaw, daughter of Dr. Ichahod Shaw, and hy her had the following family : Edgar L., born Oct. 1, 1843, and died in infancy ; the second, also Edgar L., was horn Sept. 1, 1845, died Aug. 1, 1864, in the Saratoga hospital, from diseases contracted while in his country's service ; the youngest child, Arthur, was horn April 10, 1847, died in infancy. The mother died Aug. 17, 1847. Mr. Beech's second marriage was solemnized in September, 1848, his wife being Mary L. Shaw, a sister of his former wife. To this union were born five children-Arthur J. P., born July 6, 1849, died in infancy ; Ar- thur W., horn June 26, 1851; John P., born Oct. 29, 1853 ; Harry M., horn May 27, 1856, and Walter E., horn Aug. 16, 1857. Mr. Beech's chosen occupation was that of farming and stock-raising, and this he followed through life. In 1853, he commenced suffering from a can- cer in the left cheek, but, being a man of strong will-power, refused to give up work until 1878. By degrees the cancer spread from his cheek to his nose and left eye, completely destroying the eye and the left side of his face. It then spread to his neck and shoulder, and, after un- told sufferings, God came to relieve the sufferer. His death occurred July 22, 1880. Through all his illness, Mr. Beech hore his lot uncom- plainingly, and, up to the day of his death, al- ways waited on himself. His unspoken suffer- ings drew the family ties of love more closely ahout him, and, when death relieved him, he was mourned by a large circle of friends. Mr. Becch was one of Sharon's best and most re- spected citizens. He was a great reader, and, losing the power of speech and sense of hear- ing about a year hefore his death, it was a source of much comfort to him.

JOHN BENNETT, Sharon Center; was born in Somersetshire, Eng., Jan. 25, 1820 ; he is a son of John and Mary (Miller) Bennett, who were parents of the following family : Ann, Edwin, John, Eliza, Edmund and Harrict.

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Mr. Bennett lived with his parents until he was 13 years of age, and then worked hard for neighbors until he reached his majority. In 1841, he invested his hard-earned savings in a passage to Ameriea. On his arrival he imme- diately engaged in farming in Onondaga Co., N. Y., where he remained over two years ; he then emigrated to Medina Co., Ohio, loeating in Sharon Township. For some time after his ar- rival in Sharon, Mr. Bennett worked for the settlers by the month. He then purehased a farm in the English settlement in northwestern Sharon, where he has ever sinee resided. In 1847, he was united in marriage with Naney, daughter of John and Ruth Woodward, and to this union were born the following family : Lorenzo, born Aug. 28, 1848 ; Maria, born Aug. 11, 1850 ; Edwin, born Jan. 16, 1853, and Ed- line, born Jan. 16, 1853, and died in infaney. Lorenzo and Edwin are in the mereantile busi- ness in Colorado Springs, Colo. Maria is the wife of James Waters, and resides in Du- buque, Iowa. Mr. Bennett is one of the self- reliant men of Sharon Township. He started out in life with nothing but a strong will and willing hands ; he now owns 125 aeres of good land, which he and his estimable wife have ae- quired by hard labor ; he is a Demoerat in pol- ities and is an adherent of the principles laid down by the National Demoeratie party.

M. A. CHANDLER, farmer and stoek-raiser ; P. O. Sharon Center ; was born in Windsor, Conn., July 24, 1804. He is a son of Isaae Chandler, and his grandfather bore the same name. He is one in a family of seven ehildren, whose names are as follows: Roger, Mary A., Edward, M. A., Louisa, Agnes L. and Isaae. Mr. Chandler lived with his parents, assisting them until he arrived at the age of 17. He then went to Great Falls, N. H., and eommeneed work in the great woolen-factory at that place. He had remained in the employ of the owners of the factory but one year, when, by his dil- igent and faithful serviees, he was advanced to the honorable position of foreman. After remaining at the factory some time, his health failed, and he eame to Sharon Township, Me- dina Co., Ohio, purchasing a farm in Lot 6, where he now resides. In 1837, Mr. Chandler and Miss Elmira Moore were united in wed- loek, and to this union were born eight ehildren -Luey E., Julia E .. John M., Edgar L. (dead). Hattie, Mary B., George A. and Franees E.

The first experience in farming Mr. Chandler ever had was when he first eame to Sharon Township. By industry he has prospered suf- fieiently to be the owner of 112 aeres of land, clear of all eneumbranees. He is a member of the Masonie Fraternity, and a Republican in polities. He has always lived a quiet, unpre- tentious life, and is regarded by his neighbors as an honest and upright eitizen.

GUY C. CHATFIELD, retired farmer ; P. O. Sharou Center'; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., July 23, 1805. His father, William C. Chat- field, was by trade a carpenter and joiner, and he was a native of Litehfield Co., Conn. In 1796, Mr. Chatfield, the father, emigrated to Cayuga Co., N. Y., and, in 1798, married Miss Hope Goodrich. This estimable lady died in 1799, and, in 1800, Mr. Chatfield married Su- sanna Coy, and has had by her the following family : Hopapa, John M., Guy C., L. C., Olive, Mary, Fillmore, William C., Laura and D. M. The mother of these died in February, 1842. It is needless here to dwell on the life of the father, suffiee to say that his life was filled with trials and hardships which he finally overeame, and, in his later years, derived mueh eomfort and pleasure from his labor of years before. In May, 1834, he, together with his family, eame from New York to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, via Erie Canal, Buffalo, Cleveland and overland, until they reached their destina- tion. Mr. Chatfield first settled on the farm now owned by our subjeet. In November, 1831, Guy C. Chatfield married Abigail M. Barber, a daughter of Solomon and Cynthia Barber, and to this union were born seven ehil- dren-Coy B., born Mareh 19, 1834; Mahlon, March 27, 1837; Ellen B., Nov. 16, 1840; Elmer, Aug. 26, 1843 ; Orson K., Jan. 16, 1847 ; and two that died in infaney. Mr. Chatfield's father died Feb. 6, 1842. Mr. Chatfield was one of Sharon's earliest settlers, and he was often seleeted by his friends and neighbors to hold the different township offiees. Mr. Chat- field, sinee his arrival in Medina Co., has never enjoyed the best of health. He has always been a farmer, and is at present the owner of 114 aeres of excellent farming and grazing land. Politieally speaking. Mr. Chatfield is a Repub- liean, firmly adhering to the principles laid down by the National Republican party. Religiously, he is a Spiritualist, believing that the spirits of departed friends ean communicate with living

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beings. In conclusion, we can say of Mr. Chat- field that there is not a man more respected or one that enjoys the confidence of the people more than does this gentleman. Sinee his 29th year, he has always lived more or less in the township of Sharon, seeing the young children growing to be men and women, and the old ones passing away ; he has lived until he now in the eve of his life, can fold his hands and look back on his past life, as one filled with self- denial and usefulness.

JACOB FULMER, farmer ; P. O. Sharon Center ; was born in Northumberland Co., Penn., Dee. 6, 1814. He is a son of Daniel and Catharine (Stiver) Fulmer, who were parents of nine ehildren-William, John, Daniel, Catha- rine, Samuel, Jacob, Jeremiah, George and Anna. Our subject passed his early years on his father's farm, and, at the age of 15, started in the ashery business for himself. In 1838, he was united in marriage with Mary, daughter of John Lamb, and by her has had two chil- dren-Minerva, born May 23, 1839 ; and Will- iam H., May 29, 1841, died Jan. 3, 1844. The mother departed this life June 18, 1856. Mr Fulmer's second marriage was solemnized in October, 1856, the bride being Matilda High, daughter of Abraham and Hettie High, who was born Aug. 8, 1831. To Mr. Fulmer's sec- ond marriage, there were born the following family : Ida, born Oct. 8, 1857 ; Allen, July 2, 1859, and died in infaney ; Norman, June 25, 1860 ; Kent, Feb. 27, 1863 ; Jennie, Sept. 22, 1865; and Abbey, March 30, 1868. In 1865, Mr. Fulmer came to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, and engaged in the ashery business at the Center. He worked at that for some time, and then located on a farm east of Sharon Center, where he has since resided. In politics, Mr. Fulmer is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

C. E. FRENCH, farmer ; P. O. Medina ; is one of the following family, born to Timothy and Mary (Towle) Freneh-Cyrus E. Eliza J., Josiah W., Abigail T., Mary J. (died in infancy), Mary, Timothy (died in infaney), Timothy B., Joseph F, and another that died in infancy. Cyrus E. was born in Loudon, N. H., April 1, 1811, where he remained until he was 24 years of age. In 1835, Mr. French emigrated Westward, making his home in Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, where he

has since resided. In November of the same year, he married Sarah J., daughter of E. and C. Stebbins, and to this union were born the following family : James H., born Jan. 31, 1838 ; Mary J., born Jan. 7, 1839 ; Philomela E. and Timothy B., born Oct. 29, 1846, died May 4, 1874 ; Timothy was an intelligent and industrious young man, and gave promise of being at the head of his profession-law-but death claimed him while pursuing his studies. Mr. French had been married but about four years when his house took fire, in the family's absence, and his total possessions were thus de- stroyed, as his grain was all stored in the house. He luekily had loaned eleven bushels of wheat to a neighbor, and, with this, re-commenced the start he had made. It was at this time in his life that Mr. Freneh realized what it was to have good neighbors, and he undoubtedly would have had a severe time of it had not his neighbors been free to loan him implements, and assist him in various ways. Since that time, Mr. French makes it a point never to re- fuse the loan of anything if it will assist a friend or neighbor, knowing, as he does, that it was by this means that he was enabled to re- cover what he had lost by fire. Mr. and Mrs. French are honest and upright people, and are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church.

SETH GOODWIN, deceased. He was a son of Nathaniel and Lovira (Low) Goodwin, and was born April 11, 1812. In 1817, Nathaniel Goodwin and family moved to Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, and, after one year's residence there, moved to Granger Township, Medina Co., Ohio. Seth remained with his parents, assisting them on the farm until he was 20 years of age, and then began for himself in life. In December, 1834, he married Pamelia Wolcott, daughter of Joseph and Luey Wolcott, who were among the earliest settlers in Granger. To this union were born four children-Marcia M., born Sept. 17, 1835 ; Russell W., born April 19, 1839 ; Laura O., born June 20, 1843, and Clarinda L., born Oct. 18, 1849. At the time of Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin's marriage, they moved to Sharon Township, where they have ever since resided, excepting the years of 1844 and 1845, when they lived in Granger. After suffering fourteen months of paralysis, Mr. Goodwin died Nov. 24, 1878. Mrs. Goodwin still survives him. She is one in a family of seven children and whose average age is eighty years.

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JOSHUA HARTMAN, farmer ; P. O. Sharon Center. Among the few early pioneers of Sharon Township still living is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 9, 1813, and is a son of Peter and Catharine (Zollnar) Hartman. Mr. Hartman spent his youth with his parents, not being allowed the privilege of attending school but six months during his youth ; at the age of 15, he commenced work- ing at the mason's trade; this he followed six ycars. At the age of 20, Joshua Hartman, with his parents, came to Medina Co., Ohio, locating in Wadsworth Township. One year from this time, he was married to Julia Wall, daughter of Christian Wall. To them was born one child, Eli, born Oct. 31, 1834. Mrs. Julia Hartman departed this life May 1, 1835. Mr. Hartman was again marricd, in 1837, to Catharine Meyer, daughter of Simou Meyer. To this marriage were born seven children, as follows : Paul, born July 3, 1838 ; Nathan, born May 9, 1840 ; Mary A., born Dec. 28, 1841; Lizzie, boru Jan. 14, 1844; Milton, born Aug. 20, 1845; Josiah, born Nov. 15, 1847 (is now married to Ida L. Amerman, born Feb. 20, 1851 ; to this union is born one child, Ellsworth P., born May 2, 1877), and Catharine, born July 6, 1849. Mrs. Hartman died sud- denly of the palsy, Sept. 7, 1850. Mr. Hart- man was again married in 1851, to Mary Hol- ben. By this wife were born eight children, as follows : Lovina, born Oct. 14, 1852; Samuel, born Nov. 4, 1854 ; Clara B., born Sept. 26, 1857; William K., born Feb. 27, 1860; Viola L., born Oct. 26, 1862; Nora E., born May 8, 1866; Ida, born Sept. 19, 1870, and Jennic L., born Nov. 19, 1871. Mr. Hartman is a success- ful farmer and stock-raiser, and owns 133 acres of well-improved land. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and an influential mau in society. He is highly respected by the citizens of Sharon Township.

HIRAM HAYDEN, farmer; P. O. Sharon Center ; was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Aug. 9, 1815. His parents were Samuel M. aud Asenath (Sprague) Hayden, who were parents of the following family : Julia, Lucinda, Bel- sey, Louis, Mary, Hiram and Harriet. In 1817, this family moved to Medina Co., Ohio, locatiug in Wadsworth Township, where they remained, farming until 1831. In that year they removed to Sharon Township, same county, and settled on the farm now owned by M. A. Chandler.

The first settlement in Sharon Township was made in 1830, and, at the time of Mr. Hayden's arrival, it was an almost unbroken wilderness, their nearest neiglibor being about three miles distant. It was here they erccted a log cabin, and commeneed life in the wilderness. April 20, 1837, Hiram Hayden and Emeline Briggs were united in matrimony, and to this union were born three children-George, born April 5, 1840; Henry S., born April 29, 1842 and Daniel H., born Oct. 6, 1845. George is the present County Clerk of Medina County, his biography appearing in another part of this work. Henry enlisted in Company I, 42d O. V. I., under Gen. James A. Garfield. He valiantly served in his country's defense, and was mortally wounded at the battle of Chickasaw Bayou. He was conveyed to the hospital at Young's Point, and, on the 25th of January, 1863, all that was mortal of Henry S. Hayden passed away, and he died bravely the death of a soldier. Daniel married Genevra J. Hagerman, and he died Sept. 13, 1880. His widow yet survives him, her home being in Sharon Township. Mrs. Hayden, beloved wife of Hiram Hayden, departed this life March 10, 1879. By honesty and hard labor, Mr. Hay- den has, by his own cxertions, bought and paid for 344 acres of land. He is a radical Repub- lican in politics, and a member of the Uni- versalist Society in Sharon Township. He is an active, energetic man, and, in his time, has done much to advance the education and mor- als of the township.

WILLIAM HOPKINS, Sharon Center. This gentleman is one of the oldest pioneers of his neighborhood, now living; is a native of Lu- zerne Co., Penn., and was born Feb. 19, 1814. His parents, Isaac and Susanna (Harrison) Hop- kins, had. born to them this family : Lucy, Iarius, Sally, William, Stephen, Clarrissa, Isaac R. and Maria. At the age of 15, he left his father's home in Bath Township, Summit Co., and went to Richfield to learn the carpenter's tradc. After six years' labor at that place, he returned to Bath Township, and at that time married Mary L. Goodwin. At a very early period in the history of Sharon Township, they cmigrated to aud settled in the eastern part. They first crected a rude log cabin and lived in that until their circumstances improved. Mr. Hopkins was one of the pioneers of Sharon Township, and takes much pleasure in relating

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the hardships and incidents of the pioneer's life. To his marriage with Miss Goodwin, there were born one son and one daughter-H. H., born Dec. 1, 1836, and Louisa, born Oct. 10, 1841. These children are both married ; the former to Betsey A. Kennedy, and the latter to J. C. Hatch. Mr. Hopkins started in life without any capital, but by hard work and economy has gained him a nice farm of 117 acres of excellent land. He is, in the fullest sense of the word, a self-made man ; is a Re- publican in politics and a member of the Luth- eran Church.

REUEL W. MILLS (deceased) ; was a na- tive of Litchfield Co., Conn., and was born June 5, 1805. His parents, Ebenezer and Lucretia (Hinman) Mills, were parents of five children- Corel H., Fenel W., Flora E., Ebenezer R. and Reuel W. When but a small child, Mr. Mills' father died, and he went to live with a Mr. Dyer. In 1821, he, together with Mr. Dyer, moved to Trumbull Co., Ohio. In about 1826, Mr. Mills went to Onondaga Co., N. Y., and engaged there in the hatting business with an uncle. Aug. 2, 1829, he was united in mar- riage with Mira Beswick, who died June 19, 1848. Mr. Mills' second wife was Lucy A. Newton, to whom he was married April 21, 1849. To this union were born four children- Leroy, born Feb. 22, 1850; Sally M., born April 9, 1852, died Feb. 12, 1863 ; Cyrus N., born Oct. 28, 1855, and Lucretia, born July 20, 1858. During the fall of 1835, Mr. Mills came to Western Star, Medina Co., Ohio, and engaged with his brother Ebenezer in the wagon-making trade ; in April 1840, moved to the southeastern part of Sharon, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1849. In religion, Mr. and Mrs. Mills were of the Uni- versalist faith.

JOHN S. MERTON, farmer ; P. O. Sharon Center ; was born in Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., Penn., Nov. 21, 1813. He is a son of Jacob and Mary (Smith) Merton, who were the parents of the following children-Andrew H., Belinda, Mary, Oliver P., Jacob, Catharine and Margarct A. Mr. Merton remained on the farm with his parents until the age of 18, receiving a common- school education during that time. At the age of 18, he left the farm and went to learn the tanning and currier's trade, which he followed five years, then went to Summit Co., Ohio, and during the year of 1840, Mr. Merton was mar-

ried to Susannah May, a daughter of John May, To this union were born the following children

-Gertrude A., Walter S., T. C., Charles B., Henry G., Ircne M., Clara A., Edward M., Ar- thur M. and Florence R. In the year 1872, Mr. Merton came to Sharon Township, Medina Co., where he has since resided. He is a highly respected citizen. In politics, he is a Repub- lican. He owns a farm of 122 acres of well- improved land, and is an industrious farmer.

WILLIAM McCOY, farmer ; was born Jan. 19, 1836, in Wadsworth Township, Medina Co., Ohio, and is a son of John and Rebecca (Free- born) McCoy, and grandson of Samuel McCoy, who was a native of the " Emerald Isle," across the Atlantic. William remained with his parents until he reached his majority, and then went to Illinois. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, 2d O. V. C., and, after one year's service, was discharged on account of poor health. In August, 1863, his health had so im- proved that he again enlisted in the service of his country, but this time in the infantry. In 1865, he was united in marriage with Miss M. E. Nixon, daughter of Charles and Catharine Nixon, and to this union were born the follow- ing family : Minnie D., born May 3, 1866 ; Okie E., born July 12, 1867 ; Henry A., born Aug. 25, 1870 ; and Zara and Zada, twins, born Dec. 19, 1871. After his return from the army, Mr. McCoy located in southwestern Sharon, where he has remained farming up to the pres- ent. Mr. McCoy is a Republican in politics, and is an intelligent and enterprising citizen.

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History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 122

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Battle, J. H; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852-1926; Baskin & Battey. Chicago. pub Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago : Baskin & Battey Number of Pages: 1014

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Battle, J. H; Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, 1852-1926; Baskin & Battey. Chicago. pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago : Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1014