History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 123

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 A. MORE, deceased ; was born in Scotland July 9, 1797, and was a son of Law- rence and May (Beid) More, who emigrated to the United States, landing at Philadelphia in 1801. Soon after their arrival, this family moved to Pittsburgh. At the age of 17, Peter came still further westward, locating in Copley Township, Summit Co. After remaining here four years, he returned to Pittsburgh and the following nine years was employed in a paper manufactory at that place. In 1827, Mr. More removed to his old home in Summit Co., Ohio, and in 1829 moved to Sharon Town- ship, Medina Co., Ohio. He was among Sharon's very earliest settlers, and was, perhaps, the first land-owner in the township. Mr. More was very intimately connected with the early his- tory of Sharon Township, and more of him will be said elsewhere in this volume. In 1821. he

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was united in marriage with Martha W. Boggs, and this union was blessed with a family of thirteen, as follows : Andrew B., Eleanor H., Thomas W., A. P., Henry H., Martha J., May R., Cornelia A., Lawrence W., John F., Cor- nelia, Eliza T. and Augusta. Mr. More was a gentleman whose private and public life was above reproach, and his sterling qualities made him many warm and sincere friends ; his death occurred Nov. 11, 1859 ; he and wife were members of the Methodist Church.

ELI SHANK, farmer ; P. O. Sharon Center; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Jan. 3, 1823. He is a son of Christian and Nancy (Raudfung) Shank, who were parents of the following fam- ily : John, Jacob, Christian, Reuben, Elizabeth, Eli, Barbara and Sebastian. When Eli was but 8 years of age, his father died, leaving a widow and eight children in almost destitute circumstances. When old enough to do any- thing, the children would work out and con- tribute their earnings for the general family use. When 9 years old, Eli made his advent in the world. He worked at different kinds of employment, and, up to his 26th year, assisted his mother in the care of the family. In Jan- uary, 1850, he married Harriet Mellich, and by her had one son-Augustus W., born Sept. 2, 1853. This son married Matilda Hartman, and to them was born one child-Jessie, Nov. 4, 1876. At the time of our subject's marriage, in 1850, his cash capital amounted to only $2, but since that time he has, by hard labor and economy, acquired valuable property. They came to Sharon Township first in 1832, but have moved away since, and also returned. Mr. Shank and family are plain, honest and upright people, and deserving the respect of their large circle of friends and acquaintances.

JEHIEL SQUIRE, retired farmer; P. O. Sharon ; was born in Roxbury, Litchfield Co., Conn., May 1, 1793 ; his parents, Benjamin and Patience (Ward) Squire, were of that class of New Englanders that were very strict in their religious belief, and highly honored people ; they were the parents of five childreu-Solomon R., Miram, Abigail, Jehiel and Abraham. Jehiel Squire was married to Miss Ida Amerman. daughter of Albert Amerman, April 28, 1819. After a wedded life of many years, this lady died, the date of her death being Aug. 31, 1871, Mr. Squire remarried Jan. 7, 1873, his second wife being Harriet M. Allen, daughter of Will-

iam and Harriet Heacox. Mr. Squire passed his youth and early manhood on the farm, re- ceiving but a limited education. In 1816, his health began failing, and he discontinued farming, and commenced teaching district school in New Jersey ; he continued this busi- ness some four years. In 1820, he went west to the then new State of Ohio, locating in Columbiana Co. After seven years' residence there, he removed to Wadsworth Township, Medina Co. During the spring of 1832, Mr. Squire moved into Sharon Township, same county, and commenced farming. His health failing, he was compelled to relinquish active life, and accordingly moved to Akron, Summit Co., where he remained until 1860, and then went to Wadsworth. He, again moved to Akron in 1863, and remained there until 1867, and then moved to his old home in Sharon Town- ship, Medina Co., where he has remained ever since. Mr. Squire is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Universalist Society ; he is an old and honored citizen, and is among the few men that follow the Golden Rule.

S. S. TOTMAN, farmer; P. O. Sharon Center. He is a son of Ira and Nancy (Gregg) Totman, and grandson of Samuel and Naomea (McCart- ney) Totman, who are parents of the following family of children : Ira, Delos, Jonathan, Me- linda, Caroline and Adaline. Ira and Nancy Totman are parents of three children, as fol- lows : Mary and Martha, born July 18, 1838, and S. S. Totman, born in Ontario Co., N. Y., 1845. S. S. Totman was married in the year 1867, to Lucy Crane, daughter of Barnabas Crane. To this union were born four children, of whom only one is living : Ira C., born April 1, 1878. Mr. Totman is an able farmer, own- ing 115 acres of well-improved land, situated two miles north of Sharon Center. He is a noted athlete, being a Captain of the Sharon Base Ball Club during the past eleven years.

ADAM TURNER, farmer; P. O. Sharou Center ; was born in Canfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio, Nov. 16, 1810. He is a son of John and Dorothy (Waldrof) Turner, and grandson of Adam Turner. Our subject is one of a fam- ily of ten children-Elizabeth, Adam, Lovina, James, Lucinda, Peggy, Clark, John, Alvin and Almira. When but 4 years of age, Adam, to- gether with his parents, moved to Copley, Sum- mit Co., Ohio, and for nine years followed farm- ing. They then returned to Canfield, where

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they remained four years, and, in the fall of 1829, moved to Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, locating in a wilderness full of wild beasts and game. Mr. Turner Sr., was quite a hunter at the beginning of his residence in Sharon, and was often known to go out, and, in one day, kill three bears. The following story is related of him : One evening he was watching for a bear, and, seeing what he supposed to be the bear in the distance, fired, and the beast fell dead before the unerring rifle of the hunter. On examination, it proved to be a neighbor's steer that had strayed away from its owners. Mr. Turner is said to be the first land-holder in Sharon Township, and this place is situated in Lot 6, in the north part of the township, on the center road. In 1832, Adam married Aurelia E. Crosby, who was born April 12, 1812, and by her has the following family : Henry N., born March 29, 1834 ; Betsey E., born Nov. 6, 1836, died July 14, 1845 ; Milton W., born May 17, 1846, died April 12, 1865, from disease contraeted in the army, and Dwight M., born Dec. 29, 1847. Mr. Turner remembers vividly the seenes of his yonth, and one incident he remembers is here worthy of mention. At an early date, his father gave for a barrel of salt a good two- year-old colt, which, in comparison with the price of a barrel of salt uow, is quite noticeable. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are devoted members of the Congregational Church, and Mr. Turner is a Republiean in politics.

CHRISTIAN WALL, farmer ; P. O. Sharon Center ; is a native of the township in which he now resides, and was born Feb. 24, 1834. He is one in a family of ten children born to Charles and Sophia (Fredrick) Wall, and their names respectively are Jonas, John, Christian, Salo- ma, Thomas, Reason, Charles, dead; William, dead ; Margaret, dead, and Franklin. These children, with the exception of the eldest, were all born in Sharon Township. Mr. and Mrs. Wall were among the township's earliest settlers. They settled in the southeastern part in 1831, and in 1835, located on the farm they now oc- cupy. Mr. Wall figured quite prominently in the early history of Sharon, and it was he that located and eut the road through the woods from the Montville line to Sharon Center. An item of interest in Mr. Wall's history is, that he owned the first wagon in his neighborhood, and for this he gave seven good three-year-old steers and $35 cash. At that early day this wagon

was considered a great luxury, and was only nsed on Sundays, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Wall are members of the Lutheran Church. Christian Wall remained with his parents on the farm until he was 26 years of age. Sept. 30, 1855, he was united in marriage with Ann M., daugh- ter of Jaeob and Mary (Koonkle) Giger, and to this union was born one child-Jennie L., born March 26, 1865. From the time of Mr. Wall's marriage, until 1867, he lived in different local- ities, and at that date he settled in Sharon Township on a farm one mile east of the Cen- ter, where he has ever sinee resided. Mr. Wall owns 107 acres of good land, and his vocation in life is that of farming and stoek-raising. He and family are members of the Lutheran Church, and for the past nine years he has held the position of Deacon in the same. Mr. Wall takes quite an interest in church matters, and is one of the many excellent citizens of Sharon Township.

BENJAMIN J. WILLET (deceased) ; was a native of New Jersey, and was born Jan. 16, 1806. His parents, George and Rebecea Wil- let, were the parents of eight children. When but an infant, our subject, together with his par- ents, moved to Columbiana Co., Ohio, where they remained until the death of the father, which oeeurred in 1828. In the same year, Benjamin J. was united in marriage with Mary J. Rudisill, and to this union were born a large family of children, as follows : Rebecca B., born April 6, 1829, died June 28, 1864 ; Harriet, born Nov. 16, 1831, died February 1835 ; George, born April 26, 1834 ; Roswell W., born Aug. 27, 1836, died Aug. 30, 1878 ; Alonzo D., born Jan. 7, 1839 ; Parthenia J., born June 24, 1841, died Feb. 22, 1872 ; Benjamin F., born Dec. 4, 1843 ; William W., born Oct. 25, 1846, and Harriet M., born April 26, 1849. In 1830, Mr. and Mrs. Willet came to Sharon Township, where they have ever since resided. Mr. Willet was a farmer and a hard-working and enterpris- ing eitizen. He settled on a farm that was all woods, aud by his own labors, cleared and im- proved it. On the 29th of June, 1875, after a short illness, Mr. Willet's death occurred from heart disease. He was a man that had many friends, and the news of his sudden death filled not only the hearts of his relatives with sorrow, but those of a large concourse of friends that followed his remains to their last resting-place in the city of the dead. Mr. and Mrs. Willet

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were consistent and devoted members of the Disciples' Church in Granger. Their two sons, George and Alonzo, served three years each in our late civil war, and deserve much credit and praise for their brave and meritorious conduct in the time of trouble.

T. C. WOODWARD, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Sharon Center ; is a native of Sharon Township, Medina Co., Ohio, and was born Oct. 16, 1840. He is a son of John and Ruth (Waters) Woodward, who were parents of the following family : Nancy, Mary, William, Dinah, Elizabeth, John, Thomas, James, dead ; Edward, and Victory E., dead. Thomas C. lived

with his parents, assisting them on the farm until he was 25 years of age. In 1865, he was united in marriage with Joanna, daughter of Richard Amerman, and by her had three chil- dren-Elnoadell, born Nov. 16, 1866 ; Verna, born Feb. 1, 1875, died Aug. 21, 1876, and Lena, born Feb. 21, 1877. At the time of his mar- riage, Mr. Woodward settled on the old Wood- ward homestead, in the northeastern part of Sharon Township, and has made that his home up to the present. In politics, he is a Repub- lican, and is regarded as a genial, intelligent gentleman.

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ELISHA ALLIS, farmer; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born Oct. 30, 1829, in Plainfield, Berkshire Co., Mass., third child born to Lem- uel and Lydia Beals. Lemuel was born in Massachusetts about the year 1785 ; he was a son of Lemuel, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. Lemuel, the father of our subject, was married, in May, 1825, to Lydia Beals, who was born Feb. 10, 1806, in Hamp- shire Co., Mass., daughter of Samuel and Sallie (Chamberlain) Beals. He was a son of Joseph, to whom were born Samuel, Joseph, Polly, Lydia, Robert and Lovica. To Samuel were born three children-Dennis, Otis and Lydia. Elisha's father first came to Ohio in 1833. He was a man of some means. He traded his farm in Massachusetts for a quantity of unim- proved land in this township. After his ar- rival, he purchased several hundred acres, and at one time owned about 2,000 acres, which he sold out to settlers at a small advance, and did what he could to encourage immigration to this township. He was first a member of the Free-Will Baptist Church ; afterward joined the Congregational. His death occurred Oct. 20, 1857. Ten children were born; of those living are Justin, in Wyandot Co .; Sallie, now Mrs. John Murray, in Williams Co .; Elisha, in this township ; Marrilla, now Mrs. Eli Grimm, of Williams Co .; Wells P., Hiram and Alonzo, in this township; and Mrs. Mat. Kelley. Elisha left home at 21. Sept. 10, 1851, he was married to Elma A. Palmer, who was born

Dec. 25, 1835, in Jefferson Co., this State, the eldest child of Dr. David and Elizabeth (Bo- vard) Palmer. The Doctor was a son of George Palmer. Dr. Palmer's sons were David, now a minister in the M. E. Conference; Dr. George B., settled in Chatham, now deceased ; also, Thomas ; James is a druggist in Troy, Ashland Co., Ohio. Her father, Dr. Palmer, located in this township in 1847, and now resides in Lodi. His wife died in 1878. After Mr. Allis was married, he located west of the Center one mile and a quarter, where he resided twelve years. In the spring of 1864, he located where he now resides. His farm of 149 acres is situated in the extreme south part of the township, on the Lodi road. Of five children born to him, four are living-David L., who married a daughter of Isaac Rogers; she died of consumption Dec. 25, 1880 ; Dora, George L. and Verona L .; Mary L. died Dec. 5, 1879, wife of Alvaro Kin- ney. The Allis family are of Republican faith.

J. M. BEACH, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Cen- ter ; was born Feb. 21, 1821, in Morgan Town- ship, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, the youngest of a family of twelve children, born to Luman and Lydia ( Wright ) Beach. The Beach family are of French and English ances- try. Lydia Wright was a daughter of John, who was of Welsh and English descent. To Abner Beach, were born three children- Luman, Marsh and Maria. Luman and wife, were married in Connecticut, moved to Catta- raugus Co., N. Y., remained one year, and in

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1804 moved to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and lo- cated on land given him by John Wright, his father-in-law. During this time, war broke out, and Mr. Beach east his lot among the number who were to defend themselves against the British and Indians. Returning home after the war, he lived there until 1834, when he moved to Wadsworth Township, where he lived until removed by death, which oceurred Dee. 28, 1836. His wife died Jan. 25, 1849. She was a Presbyterian ; he was not a member of any church, but made a profession of religion some time ere his death. Jonathan being young at the time of his father's death, he lived with his mother, and assisted her in the management of the farm. Oet. 31, was married to Mrs. An- geline Brooks, who was born in Conneetieut, daughter of Shubael Whitney. She died in 1858, leaving him one ehild-Luman, now in Wash- ington Territory ; was a soldier in the late war, a young man of energy, and has been in that region for several years. Oet. 30, 1859, Mr. Beach married his present wife, who was Caro- line K. Clapp, eldest ehild born to Luther Clapp, of this township. She was born May 23, 1839, in this township, where her parents first settled. Mr. Beach was one of the " boys in blue," en- tering the first year of the war, Sept. 24, 1861, in Co. B, 42d O. V. I., and served three years, and received an honorable discharge, Dee. 29, 1864, having been a faithful and efficient soldier. The last two years, he was permanently eon- neeted with the hospital as a nurse, and assist- ant to the Medieal Corps. He had no superiors. For a few years after Mr. Beach was first mar- ried, he earried on the blacksmith's trade. After he eame to this township, he was engaged in selling medieine some time, and finally settled down to farming, in which voeation he has sinee been engaged. Has 109 aeres of land, situated a short distance north of the Center. Sinee 1847, he has been a professor of religion, was for several years, a licensed exhorter, and has endeavored to do what good he could possibly in his Master's vineyard. Being an exeellent singer, he has been instrumental in doing mueh good, in a loeal way, in the community in which he has lived. Is an enthusiastie worker in the Sunday school eause; is now eondueting a Mission sehool, of which he is Superintendent. He and wife, are members of the Congregational Church. Of his children living are Harry M., Louie (an invalid), Edith and Willie.

JOHN BUCK, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Cen- ter ; born Nov. 7, 1807, in Pennsylvania ; son of Barney and Polly (App) Buek. The grand- parents of our subjeet, on both sides, were sol- diers in the Revolutionary war. To the grand- father of John, our subjeet, were born six ehil- dren, four sons and two daughters. On his mother's side, were born the following children : John, Leonard, Frederiek, Matthias, Catharine, , Susan and Polly. John and Leonard were in the war of 1812. Mr. Buek, our sub- ject, was raised a farmer. At the age of 18. he went to learn the earpenter and joiner's trade. About the year 1830, he moved to Canada, where he engaged at his trade. Six years later, in June 17, he was married to Isabella Potter, born Oet. 19, 1815, in County Tyrone, Ireland, daughter of Robert and Sallie (Matheson) Pot- ter. Mrs. Buek emigrated with her unele to Canada in 1831, landing in Toronto. Mrs. Buek was of a family of three children, she having one brother, Robert; her sister was Rosania. In 1839, he emigrated West to Akron, Summit Co., where he lived seven years, and carried on his trade. In 1846, he located in this township, on the farm now owned by Daniel Wise, purchasing 45 aeres, remaining here until about the year 1871, when he pur- ehased 117 aeres, where he now resides. Four ehildren have been born him, three living, viz .: George, born Mareh 28, 1836, married Augusta Brainard, they now reside in Michigan, Gratiot Co .; James, born Oet. 21, 1837, now in Miehi- gan, married daughter of Seth Lewis ; James was a soldier in the late war; Hulda J., born Mareh 1, 1848, now the wife of Madison Riee ; they were married Jan. 1, 1867 ; he was born Aug. 6, 1846, in Madison Co., N. Y., son of Johnson and Chloe (Inman) Riee ; Madison eame West with his parents when he was but 7 years of age. His father yet resides in the township. His wife died in 1863. Mr. Riee and wife are members of the Methodist Epis- eopal Church and now reside with Mr. Buek. Mr. Buek is one of the self-made men in the township. He began poor, had nothing but his hands and a good resolution when he started in life, but, with the assistance of his faithful wife, he has obtained a good home and competeney.

B. A. BISSELL, farmer and carpenter ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born July 1, 1836, in Ot- sego, Co., N. Y .; son of John and Harriet M. (Parker) Bissell. He was born in Otsego Co.,

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December, 1806 ; son of Benjamin B., who was born 1782, in Litehfield Co., Conn .; his father was Isaae Bissell, of Welsh aneestry. Harriet Parker was born in February, 1816, in Franklin Co., Mass., daughter of Levi, who was born in New Haven, Conn. He was a son of Eliakim, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. To Levi were born eight children; but six of the number grew to maturity ; two of them now survive. Benjamin Bissell's mother, before marriage, was Lorain Johnson ; her father, Dan- iel, was also a participant in the war of the Revolution. To Benjamin Bissell were born eight children, seven of the number growing to maturity, viz .: Hulda, Daniel J., John B., Ruby, Isaac, Lois B. and Henry. Benjamin B., the grandfather of B. A., eame west to Medina, in 1846, and engaged in the grocery and produce business. His death oeeurred in 1859; that of his wife four years previous. Both were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. John B. and family emigrated West in 1852, arriving here in April, loeating in the eastern part of this township. Our subjeet was brought up to be familiar with earpenter's tools ; his father being a tradesman in that line, his son naturally took up this trade, learning it of his father. July 3, 1857, our subjeet married Sally Fellows, who was born Aug. 22, 1837, in New York State. She was a daughter of Henry and Polly (Porter) Fellows. After Mr. Bissell was married, he located on the place he now owns. Of seven children born, six are living, viz .: Henry J., Riley Austin, Bradley L., Mary E., Edwin O. and Ruby L .; Susan H. died when 9 months old ; Henry J. married Anna Hall, and resides on the farm adjoining. Mr. Bissell has but one sister, Harriet N., now the wife of Albert San- ford, of Harrisville Township. Sinee living at his present place, Mr. Bissell has been engaged at his trade. Has a good farm of 208 aeres, or really, is made of two farms, his, and the one purchased of Henry Ware, where his son Henry resides. Being an excellent workman, his services are always in demand. His sons having a desire to learn the trade, he has eon- sented to continue longer in the business, on their aecount. Mr. Bissell's father and mother are yet living, and reside with him. The elder members of the family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politieally, the Bissells are Republican, and are warm advocates of the principles of that party.

WILLIAM BRINKER, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Aug. 18, 1816 ; son of George and Mary (Wimble) Brinker. George was a son of Henry, who was a son of Jacob, whose ancestors were from Germany. To George Brinker was born a family of fourteen children, twelve of whom grew to the years of responsibility. Their names were Jacob, Elizabeth, Henry, George, Abram, William, Margaret, Simon, Isaae, Jesse, Mary and Lewis. Of those living are Henry and Jesse, in Marion Co .; Simon, Abram, Lewis and Margaret, in Westmoreland Co., Penn .; Isaae, in Dakota Territory ; and William, in this township. The father of Mr. Brinker was born in Northampton Co., Penn., Jan. 5, 1781 ; his wife, Mary, was born Jan. 15, 1788. Will- iam came West with his parents to Wayne Co. at 21 years of age. Nov. 7, 1839, was married to Mary Riee, who was born in June 1819, in Wooster ; daughter of Peter Rice, who was a son of Frederick. Peter Riee was married to Elizabeth Vandyke, and by her had ten ehil- dren, nine of whom grew up-Frederiek, Su- sannah, Mary, Eliza, Anna, Sarah, William, Harriet, Fannie. Of those living are Mary, Eliza, Mrs. William Hendee, of Michigan ; Sarah, Mrs. William Inman, of Wellington ; Harriet, Mrs. James Hilman, of Sullivan, Ash- land Co. ; Fannie, Mrs. Green, of Missouri. Elizabeth Vandyke was a daughter of Will- iam, to whom were born five sons, four of whom eame to maturity. Elizabeth had one brother in the war of 1812, his name was William. After Mr. and Mrs. Brinker were married, they located in Ashland Co., and lived there until spring of 1848, when he came to this place. He first purchased 65 aeres of land, for which he paid $8 per aere. This land was a portion of the "Porter traet." Two years later, he added 66 aeres more, for which he paid $17 per aere. A portion of his land had been in the course of the " windfall," which saved him no little labor in elearing up his land. Mr. Brinker is one of the self-inade men of the township; beginning poor, he has, through his own re- sourees, accompanied by the assistance of his companion, seeured a farm of 206 aeres. Of eight children born him, five are living, viz., Leah A., Irvin A., Curtis W., Frederick S., Sylva E., all residing in the township. All of the family are members of the Congregational Church, Mr. Brinker having been identified

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with a church organization since 21 years of age.

LEVIL. CLAPP, farmer ; P.O. Chatham Cen- ter. The Clapp family trace their origin to one Roger Clapp, who sailed from Plymouth, En- land, March 20, 1609, in a vessel bearing the name " Mary and John," whose passengers were the first settlers in Dorchester. His wife was Jo- hannah Ford. Roger Clapp afterward became a prominent man in that locality; was com- missioned a Captain and placed in charge of Fort Independence, in Boston Harbor, which he commanded for twenty-one years ; was one of the founders of the church in Dorchester, and a member of the same for sixty years. Levi, whose name heads these lines, was born June 15, 1810, in Hampshire Co., Mass .; eldest child born to Ira and Judith (Wild) Clapp, who were born, respectively, March 14, 1783, and Jan. 1, 1781. The children of Amasa were Mary, Paul, Salma, Elah, Dorothy, Ira, Amos, Lyman, Moses and Morris. Hiring out to work at $8 per month, he, after a few years of patient labor, saved enough to justify him in making a purchase. The next thing in order was a helpmeet, which he found in the person of Lucinda House; their nuptials were cele- brated April 15, 1835; she was born Nov. 16, 1812, in Chesterfield, Mass., and daughter of Gershom and Mary (Utley) House. He was born in Ashford, Conn., in 1777 ; she in 1785. Shortly after the marriage of Mr. Clapp, he started West with $500, to invest in land, but hardly knew where he would go; but, on the boat, met with Lemuel Allis, who was on his way to this county, who induced him to ac- company him. He finally purchased 1794 acres at $5 per acre, paying what he had to spare, and gave his obligation for the remain- der. His first work was to build him a cabin for the reception of his wife, yet back in the East. She came out afterward, in company with a family to Hinckley Township, and hired a conveyance to bring her to her husband's home in the woods. Their first meal was eaten off of a high box, which they partook of stand- ing, she having brought the butter and pork from Massachusetts with her. The first year, his time was employed in alternately working for himself, clearing, and working out whenever he could obtain a day's labor. The first fall he put in a small piece of wheat. The next win- ter, Mrs. Clapp, having had some experience

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History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 123

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