History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 125

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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D. P. FELLOWS, farmer and stoek trader ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born Jan. 4, 1836, in Wayne Co., N. Y .; son of Henry and Polly (Porter) Fellows. Henry was born Feb. 14, 1811, in the Empire State ; he was a son of William, of Seoteh aneestry, and was a soldier in the war of 1812. Polly Porter was born July 20, 1811 ; daughter of John and Deborah Porter, who were born Nov. 16, 1767, and Jan. 12, 1771, respectively. He died Sept. 28, 1828 ; she, Jan. 2, 1831. Polly Fellows died March 21, 1840. To John and Deborah Porter were born twelve ehildren, but three of whom are now living-Deborah, in Michigan; Phoebe, in New York ; and Betsey, in Geauga Co., Ohio. To Henry Fellows and wife were born four children, viz .: William, who left home when a lad, went off to sea on a " whaler," and never was heard from afterward ; Daniel P., in this township; Sallie, Mrs. Benjamin A. Bissell, of this township ; and an infant unnamed. Henry,

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the father of Daniel P., was a farmer. He came West about 1838, first locating in Litchfield about four years, then purchased a farm of 126 acres of land in this township, which he cleared up, and remained on the same until his death, which occurred Jan. 6, 1873, of typhoid pneu- monia. He was a man of strong constitution, and herculean frame ; had poor school advan- tages, but was a great reader, and took a marked interest in the politics of his country. Daniel P. was raised at home. Leaving the parental roof at his majority, he began to work for himself, hiring out by the month ; afterward

rented land, and taught school, and, iu fact, turned his attention to any labor that promised the most satisfactory returns. Sept. 28, 1857, was married to Philcna Lewis, who was born Sept. 27, 1841, daughter of Elisha and Jane (Huntsman) Lewis. Mrs. Fellows died Octo- ber, 1865, leaving three children, but one liv- ing, Philena J., born Dec. 2, 1859, now the wife of Francis M. Martin, of La Fayette Township ; Mary and Lewis were buried in one grave. April 17, 1867, was married to Mrs. Elma E. Main, who was born Nov. 25, 1841. She was a daughter of Allen and Polly (Palmer) Coulter, to whom were born three children. Mrs. Fel- lows was first married to Alexander Main, Oet. 17, 1858. He was a son of Alexander and Elizabeth Main, of Harrisville Township, and died in the service, March 28, 1863-had en- listed for three years in Company D, 128th O. V. I .- leaving one son, Allen C., born May 15, 1862. To Mr. and Mrs. Fellows has beeu born one child, Frank P. Mr. Fellows' first pur- chase of land was 26 acres in Harrisville Town- ship. Located on his present farm in March, 1872 ; his farm, consisting of 186 acres, lies in the southern part of the township. Mr. Fel- lows is an energetic and enterprising farmer. He began empty-handed, but has been diligent and successful. He has traded considerably in real estate, and built the cheese-factory at the Center, and, aside from carrying on his farm, is one of the leading stock traders in the town- ship. Is a liberal patron of the public jour- nals, has a pleasant home, a cheerful compan- ion, and is a sound Republican.

E. W. FRITZ, blacksmith ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born April 17, 1841, in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio ; son of Jeremiah and Maria (Hyde) Fritz ; both were natives of Lancaster Co., Ponu. He was born Jan. 8, 1812 ; she in June, onc

year later. The brothers of Jeremiah were Jacob, Philip, Johu, Amos, Samuel, Uriah Martin ; had but one sister, whose name was Catharine. Jeremiah came West to Summit Co. when young ; married his wife in Wayne Co. She was a daughter of Henry Hyde, whosc wife was Maria Baughman. Mr. Fritz settled in Summit Co. after marriage, and engaged in farming. To him were born twelve children- of those who grew up are Mrs. Alvira Damon, Mrs. Catharine E. G. Dixon, Delta Co., Mich. ; Henry, who died in Texas ; was Lieutenant in Co. K, 8th O. V. I. ; Dexter was killed in Geor- gia, July, 1864 ; was a member of Co. B, 124th O. V. I. ; he enlisted first in the 8th O. V. I., in 1861, in the thrce mouths' service ; then re-en- listed for three years; but met his death as above stated. He had participated in all the battles of the regiment. Ezra eomes next in order of birth ; then Martin, of Lorain Co .; George, in Harrisville Township ; John and Mil- ton-the former in this township-the latter in Litchfield, on the homestead, where his father located in 1847, where he now resides. Martin Fritz, the grandfather of our subject, was a soldier in the war of the Revolution ; his sons, John and Jacob, in the war of 1812. The Fritz family being represented in the three wars of our country in as many generations. Ezra be- gan learning his trade in Lorain Co. The war breaking out, he cast his lot with the " boys in blue ;" enlisting Sept. 22, 1861, in Co. B, 42d O. V. I., for three years, and served his time, re- ceiving an honorable discharge in October, 1864, having participated in the many battles of his regiment, some of which were Middle Creek, Chickasaw Bluffs, Cumberland Gap, Arkansas Post, Champion Hills, Thompson's Hill, Black River, Vicksburg, on Red River Expedition and at Jackson. He came through without serious wounds. Upon his return to peaceful pursuits, he resumed his trade. After its completion, he set up in business for himself, first at La Grange, with a partner, under the firm name of Smith & Fritz, which associatiou lasted but one year ; then went to Penfield, where he ran a shop six years ; then set up in Spencer ; but, the location not being to his interests, he remained a short time, and came here to Chatham Center in August, 1871, and has since continued, and is doing a thriving business. In November, 1865, was married to Harriet Forbes, who was born in Litchfield Township, Jan. 15, 1845, daughter

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of Alexander and Cornelia (Randall) Forbes ; his father's name was Alexander. Both fami- lies are from the Empire State. To Alexander and Cornelia were born ten ehildren ; but seven of them are living-Medwin, in Wood Co., Ohio ; Mary E., in Wellington (Mrs. David Snyder) ; Harriet, Mrs. Fritz ; George, in Dakota, rail- road engineer ; Levi, Kansas, in cattle business ; Charles, in Illinois ; Hiram, at home, in Liteh- field. Mr. Fritz has one son, De Forest W., born May 6, 1872.

ANSEL FROST, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Cen- ter ; born June 14, 1838, in Richfield Township, Summit Co., Ohio ; the youngestof a family of four children, born to Jewett N. and Euniee (King) Frost. He was born in Riga Township, Monroe Co., N. Y., in 1800 ; she in Wheatland Township, same eounty and State, Aug. 16, 1802. She was a daughter of William King, whose wife's maiden name was Strong. The Frost family eame West about the year 1827 ; their vehiele was an ox-eart drawn by oxen, Cleve- land being a small town at this time. Mr. Frost purchased 100 aeres of land in Richfield Township, for which he paid $5 per aere; but few improvements were made at this time in the township. Mr. Frost had taught sehool several years in New York, and his serviees as teacher were brought into requisition in his newly found home. But farming was his busi- ness, having at the time of his death, which oe- eurred in 1845, 150 aeres of land. Mr. Frost was for many years a member of the Christian Chureh, commonly known as the Disciples, and was a man of integrity. Mrs. Frost subse- quently married Dougall MeDougall, a native of Canada, but eame West many years ago and settled in Hinekley Township ; he died about 1871, being 87 years of age. His widow still survives him and resides with Ansel. She is also a member of the Christian Church. In 1865, our subjeet located in this township, one mile and a half north of the Center, where he has 240 aeres of land. Dee. 30, 1858, he was married to Sarah Kent, born April 13, 1838, in Bath, Summit Co., daughter of John and (Thank- ful) Sears, both natives of New York, and early settlers of Summit Co. They had six ehildren born to them, but three living-Mrs. Frost ; Roxie, who is the wife of William Frost, the brother of Ansel. They reside in Breeksville, Cuyahoga Co., and have three children ; Jane is in Bath, Summit Co., the wife of Charles

Webster, and had three children. To Mr. Frost have been born the following ehildren : Mary Iona, Elva M. and Effie A. living ; Graeie died at the age of 8 years ; Elbert, at the age of 2 years ; and Henry, when a babe of 6 months. Mrs. Frost is a member of the Diseiples' organi- zation. Mr. Frost is a member of Harrisville Lodge, No. 137, A., F. & A. M. Also of Em- pire Lodge, No. 346, I. O. O. F., located in Royalton, Cuyahoga Co.

ORRIN GRIDLEY, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born Nov. 4, 1811, in Paris Township, Oneida Co., N. Y .; son of Shubael and Sallie (Tre- main) Gridley. Shubael was a son of David, who was a native of Conneetieut, and raised a large family, among whom were Shu bael, Jared, James, Chauneey and David. Of those born to Shubael, were Reuben, Mabel, Sybil, Orrin, Mary, Oliver, George W., Samantha, Emily and Sophronia. Sarah and Henry died young. Of these living, are Sybil, now Mrs. James Landon, of Liteh- field ; Orrin, this township ; Mary, in Bates Co., Mo .; Oliver, in Lodi ; Samantha, now Mrs. Alonzo H. Peekham, this township ; Emily, now Mrs. Orrin Rogers ; also Sophronia, now Mrs. Abel Sheldon, in Missouri, and George W. in La Fayette Township. David Gridley, the grandfather of our subjeet, eame out with his family in 1817, and purposed settling at Rising Sun, in the south part of Indiana, but, finding the country siekly, they moved to this State the year following, and spent one year near Colum- bus. Shubael, the father of Orrin, moved his family to this eounty in 1819, loeating in West- field, north of Friendsville, more commonly known as Morse's Corners ; here he remained until his death, which oceurred about the year 1836, that of his wife in 1841. He experieneed all the ineonvenienees of a frontiersman. At the age of 16, Orrin went to learn the tan and eurrier's trade, serving his time at Wadsworth, and carried on his trade at Lodi, in Harrisville Township. June 12, 1839, he was married to Lydia H. Palmer, born Aug. 12, 1817, in Mont- gomery Co., N. Y., daughter of Thomas and Rebeeea (Snow) Palmer. Thomas was a son of Ephraim, who was a son of Joseph. Ephraim was a soldier in the war of 1812. Thomas Pal- mer was born June 13, 1787, in Middlesex, N. J .; his wife, Rebeeea, Oet. 1, 1790, in Montgom- ery Co., N. Y. They were married in Genesee Co., N. Y., May 30, 1815. To them were born Margaret, Lydia, Joseph, Eliza, Chloe and

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Ephraim. The family came West about the year 1833, and six years later, moved to Kane Co., Ill. He died in La Salle Co. in 1866 ; his wife dying soon after his advent to Illinois. Of the family living, are Mrs. Gridley, Joseph and Ephraim, in La Salle Co., Ill .; Eliza, uow Mrs. Lorin Williams, in Washington Co., Iowa; Chloe, now Mrs. N. L. Post, in Livingston Co., Ill. Thomas Palmer settled on the farm now occupied by Mr. Gridley, in 1833, and, before moving to Illinois sold it to another party, who failing to pay for it, it came back upon his hands, and was finally purchased by Mr. Grid- ley, who moved on the same in 1844. Four children have been born to Mr. Gridley, three are living-Henrietta, born June 23, 1843, and was married March 9, 1871, to Isaac Duke, born in Sandusky Co., Ohio. They have two chil- dren-Cora M. and Orrin I. They removed to Page Co., Iowa, in the fall of 1871, where they have since resided. Mr. Duke is one of the prominent farmers in that locality. He was a soldier in the late war ; was in the 2d O. V. C. ; his brother William was a prisoner in Andersonville and Libby. Sarah A., born Feb. 22, 1847, the second daughter of Mr. Gridley, now resides in Decatur Co., Ind., the wife of William Cooper. They have two children- Lydia M. and Lillian M. Shubael was boru June 28, 1849 ; his wife was Lepha Eddy, whose parents were among the early settlers in this township. They reside in Franklin Co., Iowa. Have three children-Novella, Eddie and Orrin. Mr. Gridley and wife and entire family are mem- bers of the M. E. Church.

REV. SAMUEL GARVER, farmer and min- ister ; Chatham Center; born Oct. 8, 1825, in Fayette Co., Penn .; son of Jacob and Mary (Lucas) Garver; Jacob was born near Hagers- town, in Maryland, June 16, 1800, and was a son of David Garver, to whom were born four children, who were Samuel, Jacob, Betsey and Susan. Jacob, the father of our subject, was a minister of the Gospel of the German Baptist persuasion, and was an Elder in that body for forty years. He emigrated West in 1827, land- ing in Chester Township, Wayne Co., April 12. His first purchase was 90 acres, for which he paid about $6 per acre; afterward added 160 more, for which he paid $4 ; he remained here until his death, which occurred in May, 1879. To him and wife were born a family of sixteen children, whose names are Eliza, Anna, Sam-

uel, Mary, David, George, Margaret, Lydia, Sarah, Amos, Catharine, Jesse, Samantha, Me- linda, Almina and John. Fourteen of the above lived to be married and had families ; thirteen of them are yet living. David in Michigan ; Amos, commission merchant in Phil- adelphia ; George, a minister in Montgomery Co., this State ; Jesse, a farmer in same locali- ty ; John, in Union Co., Ind .; Margaret, Mrs. John Werts, in Westfield Township; Mary, Mrs. John Pittenger, of Spencer Township; Sarah, of Wayue Co., Mrs. David Miller ; Lydia, Mrs. A. McMicken, of Marion Co., Iowa ; Me- linda, of Wayne Co., the wife of H. C. Fortney ; Almina, in Kansas, Mrs. James Rennie; Cath- arine, Mrs .. B. Emerich, of Wayne Co .; Saman- tha was married and died at the age of 19; Auna raised a family ; Eliza died when 17. Jacob, the father of the above numerous prog- ency, had at the time of his death seventy-two grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Samuel, our subject, left home at the age of 21 ; his marriage was duly celebrated April 22, 1847 ; took to wife Sarah Rice, born Nov. 30, 1823, in Wayne Co., Ohio, daughter of Chris- tian and Charlotte Hine; both were born in Westmoreland Co., Penn. Christian was a son of Frederick, who lived to be 96 years of age. Christian Rice had eleven children born him ; eight of the number grew to maturity, who were Betsey, Simon, Frederick, Susan, Henry, Sarah, Mary and Margaret. Mr. Garver took up his residence in this county in Spencer Township, in the spring of 1849, purchasing 100 acres at $10 per acre, 20 acres cleared. In 1859, moved to the farm he now owns, pur- chasing 107 acres at $32, of Ezra Truesdell, the first settler ; has since added to the same until he now owns 287 acres. The Garver family are as thrifty and enterprising as they are numerous ; of the extensive family above mentioned, there are none of them worth less than $10,000, from these figures to $50,000, apiece. Nine children have been born to him, eight living-Margaret, Mrs. Edwin Parent, of Spencer Township ; Jacob, at home ; Charlotte, Mrs. Daniel Martin, of Wayne Co., Ohio ; Lydia, Mrs. Meno Meshler, of Summit Co., Ohio; Si- mon, a teacher ; John, Daniel and David N. For twenty-five years, Mr. Garver has been a member of the German Baptist Church, and for twenty-two years he has officiated as minister of the Gospel, and has been instrumental in

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doing much good in the capacity in which he has labored. He has charge of the Black River German Baptists of the township, also of the Mahoning Church.

J. B. GEISINGER, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born in Bucks Co., Penn., April 21, 1826 ; son of George and Barbara (Baum) Geisinger. He was born in Northampton Co. in 1808 ; he was a son of John, to whom were born David, Jacob, Jonathan and George. Ja- cob moved from Canada to Wadsworth, this county, and raised a family of children. Of the children born to George, were Haunah, John B., Abram and Henry ; of these, ouly two are living-J. B. and Henry, who now re- side in Philadelphia ; Hannah and Abram died young. Barbara Baum was born in the same connty as her husband ; she was a daughter of Abram Banm, whose wife's maiden name was Margaret Myers. To them were born Heury, Peter, Barbara, Katie, Hannah and Susan, all of whom are deceased except Susan. The parents of onr subject dying, he was, at an early age, thrown upon his own resourees ; at the age of 12, he went to live with his grand- parents, with whom he lived until 16 years of age. He then hired out to work on a farm ; at the age of 18, he went to learn the carpen- ter's trade, which being completed, he worked as journeyman two years, then engaged in bus- iness for himself. March 14, 1850, he married Mary A. Myers, born Oct. 11, 1825, in Bucks Co., Penn., daughter of Isaae and Christina (Gottsshall) Myers. He was a son of Christian. Christina's mother's maiden name was Barbara Chratz. To Isaac Myers, were born John, Mag- daline, Barbara, Isaac, Mary A., Christina and Elizabeth, all of whom are residents of Penn- sylvania, exeept Isaac, who resides in Wayne Co., Ohio. In April of the same year, John B. was married ; he came West, first to Wads- worth, where he bonght a small piece of ground, and engaged for six years in the millwright business ; then worked some time in the oil mills at River Styx aud at Wadsworth. In 1863, he moved to Westfield, where he pur- chased a farm in Westfield Township, at Morse's Corners, which he owned one year, then purchased a farm north of there, near G. Burry's, which he sold after one year's occu- paney, then rented a farm in that township three years ; in 1869, he moved to the farm he now owns. Of his ehildren living, are Chris-

tina ; Mrs. Robert Stigler, of Laneaster Co., Neb .; Susan, the wife of Orrin Brinker, of this township ; Lizzie, now Mrs. Alvin Shaw, of Lodi ; William, now in Spencer, married Emma Auble ; David, Sarah, Jonathan and Edwin at home. Mr. Geisinger has carried on building and contracting several years, employing sev- eral workmen. Although he began life poor, he has accumulated a good property, hav- ing 1213 acres of land. He and wife are mem- bers of the Mennonite Church ; her parents Lutherans.

E. B. GILBERT, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born March 2, 1818, in Litchfield Co., Conn .; son of Orrin and Mary (Barber) Gilbert; Orrin was a son of Abner, whose an- cestry were of English stock. To Orrin and Mary Gilbert were born a family of eleven children, six sons and five daughters ; of those living are Emily L., Albert L., William W., Harriet L., Edwin B., Abigail M. and Joseph L. William W. is in Iowa ; Maria in Michigan ; Em- ily L. in Williams Co .; E. B. in this township ; all the others are residents of Summit Co., Ohio. Orrin Gilbert emigrated West in 1828, locating in Stowe, Summit Co., where he cleared up a farm and remained on the same until his death, which occurred in the year 1846. Ed- win B. was raised to farming ; leaving home at 23, he launched out for himself. In February, 1843, he was married to Nancy R. Brainard, whose birthplace was in Massachusetts ; she was born in 1824. She died four years afterward, leaving one son-Harlow B .- living in Buf- falo, Neb. Oct. 13, 1850, Mr. Gilbert was mar- ried to Anna A. Rice, born May 9, 1832, in Hampshire Co., Mass., daughter of Stalham and Anna (Taylor) Rice. He was born in 1804 ; she was his senior by three years. The family came West in 1839, locating in this township. Mrs. Rice died May 20, 1872. To them were born eight children, but six living- Anna E. now Mrs. Woodward ; Celesta, now Mrs. Richards ; Augustus M., Micajah T., Ada- line and herself (Mrs. Gilbert). Mr. Gilbert located on the farm he now owns, in 1850, sit- uated two miles east of the Center. His farm consists of 122 acres, and was settled by one Culver. Mr. Gilbert is one of the safe and sub- stantial farmers in his neighborhood. He has two sons by his last marriage-Ernest E. and Ellsworth M. Mrs. Gilbert had three brothers who were in the late war-Micajah, Angustus

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and Daniel-the two former serving through the entire struggle, and returned safely home ; Daniel died of disease in hospital. Mr. Gilbert's father was an Episcopalian ; E. B. and entire family are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Gilbert is a liberal patron of the newspapers, and has always voted the straight Republican ticket.

MRS. LUCY REYNOLDS HANCOCK, farm- er ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born March 22, 1820, in Cazenovia Township, Madison Co., N. Y., a daughter of Colonel and Phoebe (Avery) Rey- nolds. He was a son of Francis, whose father was John Avery, of pure English ancestry, to whom were born Henry, Francis and Betsey. Francis Reynolds was born Aug. 15, 1750. His wife was Martha Tibbetts, who was born April 22, 1748. To them were born a family of seven children-Dorcas, Mary, Fraucis, Colonel, Joe, Anna and Martha. Colonel, son of Francis, was born Oct. 17, 1786, in Washington Co., R. I. His wife, Phoebe, was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., Oct. 31, 1795. Their marriage was cele- brated Dec. 29, 1813, in Herkimer Co. To them were born the following offspring : Ca- milla, Cynthia, Mary, Lucy, Francis, Martha, Avery, Lucetta, Phoebe, Theresa, Ermiua and Job- all of whom lived to raise families. Phoebe Avery was a daughter of Punderson E. His wife was Lavina Barnes. They were a family of strong patriotic proclivities, and, at the time the colonists were struggling for freedom, the family turned out in force, Lavina Barnes having seven brothers in the war of the Revo- lution at one time. Punderson Avery was among the number, then but a lad, who volun- teered, and went to Ft. Griswold after the mas- sacre, and helped haul the wounded and slain to their several homes. Mrs. Hancock came West, with her sister, in the spring of 1842, to Liverpool Township, this county. She had been engaged in teaching in the East, and pur- sued her vocation for one year and a half after her arrival. Meeting with Elisha Wilmot, they became acquainted, and an intimacy sprung up which ripened into an engagement. After her return to New York, Mr. Wilmot went to her home, and married her Oct. 1, 1844, and re- turned with his bride to his home in Liverpool, with whom she lived happily until Nov. 13, 1854, when the death angel bore him away from her companionship. He was born Sept. 20, 1821, son of Ebenezer and Harriet (Pardy) Wil-

mot. March 15, 1859, she was married to her present husband, James A. Haucock, who was born March 25, 1817, in Rutland Co., Vt., son of Lot and Persis (Hubbard) Hancock. Mr. Hancock had been twice married previous to his union with his present wife. His first wife was Harriet Tillson ; by her, he had three chil- dren-Charles, who died of disease in the late war, was a member of the 76th O. V. I .; George, at St. Helen's, Ore .; aud Tillson, who is of a roving disposition, now in the Far West. Mr. Hancock's second wife was a Vaughn ; by her he had no children. Mr. Hancock came to Liver- pool when he was 18 years of age, and has since becu a resideut of the county, and is one of the respected members of the township. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, and have been for forty years past. Mrs. Han- cock's ancestry entertained various religious tenets ; some were Quakers, Universalists and Presbyterians. Sheread the Bible, and, taking this as her guide, her opinious were soon mold- ed and permanently fixcd, and she has ever since been a conscientious Christian worker. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock have 118 acres of land.

ALONZO H. HYATT, farmer ; P. O. Chat- ham Center ; was born March 4, 1826, in Jef- fersou Co., N. Y., and is the fifth child born to Aaron and Prudence (Ross) Hyatt. Alonzo

was raised a farmer, and learued the spinner's trade in the early part of his manhood. April 1, 1852, he married Mary Main, who was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Nov. 27, 1832. She is a daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Main, of Harrisville Township. After Mr. Hy- att's marriage, he located in Calumet Co., Wis., where he engaged in farming, where they lived until November, 1868, when they returned to this township. The climate they enjoyed in Wisconsin, and were doing very well, but, not having the proper educational facilities, and Mr. Hyatt, having daughters to educate, could not follow out the bent of his inclinations in this direction, and returned to this county. Since 1869, he has resided on the farm he now owus, which was settled by one Thayer. Mr. Hyatt has three daughters, viz. : Flora (now a teacher), Laura and Bertha (at home). The deceased are Cyrus and Frank. He and wife are members of the church at Lodi. Both he and family are great readers, and are patrons of a goodly number of papers and journals. His farm of 50 acres is well kept, and is the re-

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sult of his own labor, accompanied by that of his worthy wife. He has always been a Repub- lican in principle.

J. J. JOHNSON, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born in Canaan Township, Wayne Co., Nov. 26, 1839, son of James and Ann Caughey. Both were born in 1804, in Lancas- ter Co., Penn. The grandfather of our subject was named James, and was of Irish descent. His mother's maiden name was Jane Andrews, of Scotch ancestry. James had but one brother, John. The Johnson who shot Tecum- seh, as recorded in history, was a second cousin to James. The father of J. J. came West about the year 1832, locating in Canaan Town- ship, where he purchased a farm partially im- proved. To him were born seven children, two sons and five daughters, whose names are Franklin, Eliza, Phoebe, John, Lucy, Harriet and - J. J. was among the "boys in blue" during the late rebellion. Enlisted, in October, 1861, in Co. K, 16th O. V. I., and served three years and twenty days. Participated in the battles of Chickasaw Bluffs, Thompson and Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, at the re- taking of Jackson, Miss., and at the siege of Vicksburg and others, and was twice slightly wounded, and lost the hearing of one ear from the effects of concussion by the bursting of a shell. Receiving an honorable discharge, he returned home in November, 1864. Afterward taught school one term, and for several years was engaged as traveling salesman and as can- vasser, in which he was quite successful. In January, 1871, he was united in wedlock to Catharine Kindeg, born in Milton Township, Wayne Co., Feb. 22, 1839, daughter of Daniel and Catharine (Hyde) Kindeg, both natives of Pennsylvania. He was a son of Daniel. Cath- arine Hyde was a daughter of Henry Hyde, a native of Germany. The Hyde family emi- grated West to Wayne Co. when the country was new, locating in Milton Township. Mrs. Johnson was of a family of twelve children, seven of whom are living, viz .: George, John, Maria, Priscilla, Catharine, David and Flora. After Mr. Johnson was married, he located on the farm he now owns, consisting of 100 acres. Six children have been born to him ; five living -William F., Mary A., James C., Dora E. and an infant. Mr. Johnson is a stanch Repub- lican, and is a hard-working, industrious man. SETH LEWIS, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Cen-

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History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 125

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