History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 127

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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C. R. REYNOLDS, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born Sept. 1, 1842, in Montville, this county, son of James and Lavina (Welton) Reynolds, to whom were born a family of seven children, who lived to maturity. Clark was but 11 years of age when his father died, but he remained on the homestead until his enlistment in the army, which was Aug. 16, 1864, aud served until the close of the war, the greater portion of his time he spent at Nashville doing post and provost duty ; was there the time Gen. Hood made his advance on the place, and helped entertain him during his short stay. Upon his return home, he resumed farming ; in August, the following year, he married Car- rie Collins, born Sept. 9, 1843, in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, daughter of Charles and Dorcas (Abbott) Collins. He was a native of England, she of Canada, and was a daughter of Benja-

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min. Mr. Collins came West to Ashtabula County in 1830, and was married in 1837, and, finally, located in this township on the farm Ed Miller now owns. But two children were born them-Ann, now the wife of John Wilbur in Wellington, and Carrie, the wife of our sub- ject. Mr. Collins and wife were born in 1811; he, for several years, was head collier in a mine in Connecticut, and had charge of a large force of men. Mr. Collins and wife now reside in Wellington. Mr. Reynolds' uncle, Uri Welton, was a soldier in the war of 1812, was taken prisoner and conveyed to Halifax, and was never heard of afterward. Mr. Reynolds moved to the farm he now owns, in 1876, has 86 acres of land ; is a man of a jovial disposition. Mrs. Reynolds, prior to her marriage, was, for sev- eral years, engaged as teacher. Of four chil- dren born them, three are living-Charles, Frank W. and Anna D. Edith died when 2} years old.

RALPH RICKARD, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born Aug. 17, 1814, in Manlius Town- ship, Onondaga Co., N. Y .; son of John and Catharine (Ehle) Rickard, both families being of German extraction. Catharine's father was Peter Ehle, who married Catharine Nelas, he being one of the Revolutionary soldiers. Ralph's father (John) was a teamster in the war of 1812, and drove an ammunition wagon. Ralph was of a family of nine children, eight of whom came to maturity. Some of the number cast their fortunes in the West, others remained in their native county, viz., Archibald, Mary and Roena. Peter, George, Ralph, Betsey and Har- vey, came West. Peter (now deceased) settled in Guilford, and raised a family-Betsey in Missouri ; George and Harvey in Michigan. His father generously gave him his time at the age of 19. He hired out on a farm, receiving the prevailing low wages of that time. Decem- ber, 1838, he married Elizabeth Talbot, born Feb. 29, 1820, in Madison Co., N. Y .; daughter of Samuel and Betsey Talbot. Mrs. Rickard died June, 1852, leaving one child-Cyrus, now of Litchfield Township. His second marriage occurred April 28, 1853, with Phoebe Reynolds, born in Cazenovia, Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 15, 1831, whose parents were Colonel and Phoebe (Avery) Reynolds. He was born at Warwick, on Narragansett Bay, R. I .; she in Herkimer Co., N. Y. He was a son of Francis Reynolds ; she a daughter of Punderson Avery, of Irish stock.

Mrs. Rickard came West with her sister in 1850, and Mr. Rickard came West in 1845, first to Canaan Township, in Wayne Co. The following year, he located in this township, he and brother George purchasing 194 acres, for which they paid $8.50 per acre, which they carried on in partnership for several years. Has now 97 acres situated in the north part of the township, which has been the result of his own labor and patient industry. His last matrimonial union has been crowned with five children, three liv- ing-Frank, Harriet (Mrs. Ruthman Kent) and Jennie. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rickard are mem- bers of the M. E. Church. Mr. Rickard has been a man of good constitution, and a very hard-working man, but is now enjoying the com- forts of his home in comparative retirement.

O. J. ROGERS, hardware and tin-shop, Chatham Center ; born in this township April 21, 1851. Is the youngest of a family of three children born to Orrin and Rosina (Packard) Rogers. He was born in New York in October, 1815 ; she was born in 1818; daughter of Phillip Packard, a native of Penfield, Mass. Orrin J. was raised at home to farming. March 26, 1878, he was married to Fannie N. Porch, born in Chicago in June, 1858, daughter of Edward N. Porch, who was one of the early set- tlers and business men in Chicago ; was a man of excellent business qualifications. He was a lake Captain, and owned several vessels, and did quite an extensive marine business. The great fire of 1871, destroyed his residence and some of his vessels which were in port at that time. He afterward purchased a farm near Chicago, and engaged in farming. His loss by the fire, and excessive labor on the farm, has- tened his death, which occurred in June, 1879. He was a native of England, and was the father of eight children, who are Giles, Daniel, Fannie (Mrs. R.), Anna, Edwin, Howard, Winifred and Willie. Since the death of their father, the family returned to Chicago. Giles is now a foreman in a telegraph office. Our subject, Orrin J., first set up in business at Greenwich, in Huron Co., in 1877, in the stove, tin and hardware business with Mr. Lee, under the firm name of Lee & Rogers, which association lasted nearly two years. In October, 1879, he bought out the interest of J. W. Bernard, of this place, and has since been conducting it in a successful manner. The business being con- siderably in the decline when he came here, yet,

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under his management, it is assuming encour- aging proportions. He keeps a good assort- ment of goods in his line, consisting of hard- ware, tinware, stoves, pumps, etc., etc. Mr. Rogers and wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Rogers' father has been a member since 15 years of age.

JOHN RICE, milling and farming; P.O. Chat- ham Center ; born in Wooster Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, Aug. 4, 1833 ; eldest son of Philip and Sarah Rice. John was but a lad of 3 years of age when his parents came to this township. His early boyhood was spent in school, and in assisting his father in the duties of the farm. At the age of 16, he took charge of the saw- mill of his father, and ran the same until he purchased the entire interest of the same. Oct. 30, 1856, he married Hannah Stien, born Oct. 14, 1830, in Berks Co., Penn. Her parents were Joseph and Typhenia (Bear) Stien. Jo- seph was a son of John, who was drafted in the war of the Revolution. The parents of Mrs. Rice emigrated from Pennsylvania to Mahon- ing Co., then to Ashland Co. In 1854, they settled in Homer Township, where he lived until his death, which occurred Dee. 20, 1880, in his 75th year. Of his children living are Solomon, who resides on the homestead ; Cath- arine, in Ottawa, the wife of Fred Dupler ; Elizabeth, Mrs. W. Andrews, of Homer; Caroline, Mrs. Wilson Hawk, of Homer, and Mrs. Rice. Since Mr. Riee has been married, he has been a resident of the farm he now owns. He has six children-Joseph P., Sarah T., Irena E., Mary C., Clement S. and John W. Mr. Rice is pro- prietor of the Riee Mills. In 1877, he built the mill which he now owns, which is 34x40, and 34 feet high, all resting on a solid wall of rock. The building is three stories high, has the best of machinery, and was built on the " New Proc- ess " plan, middlings purifier, and the latest improved cleaning machinery, and is doing a thriving business.

JOHN RICHARDS, wagon-maker, Chat- ham Center ; born in Moreland Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, Sept. 13, 1841, the third of a family of twelve children, born to Wesley and Mary J. (Ogden) Richards. The former is a native of the Buckeye State, while his wife was born in Pennsylvania. They were the parents of the following children : Bezal E., Elizabeth, John, Sarah, Leonard, James A., Wesley, Samuel, Martha J., Charles, Margaret E. and

George W. Bezal E. was a soldier in the late war, and is now a resident of Michigan. John Ogden, Mr. Richards' uncle, served three years in the war of the rebellion, and was taken prisoner and confined in Andersonville Prison, and, upon his release, was discharged from service, and, upon his return home, was among the number who lost their lives on the ill-fated Sultana. At the age of 19, our subjeet left home, to learn the wagon-maker's trade. After serving one year at the same, he enlisted in the 16th O. V. I., Co. B, in the first eall. ' His enlistment was April 21, 1861. After serving his time, he afterward re-enlisted in a new company, which disbanded ere they were or- ganized or mustered in. He then completed his trade, and set up in Chatham Center, and has since been the resident mechanic in his line, of the township. Dee. 1, 1863, he was married to Celestia A. Rice, born Dee. 31, 1846, in this township, daughter of Stahlman and Ann (Tay- lor) Riee, who were among the early arrivals to the county, and came into the township about forty years ago. Mr. Riee had eight children born to him. Mr. Richards' father died in 1875 ; his mother is yet living. Mr. Richards, Sr., and wife, were members of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Richards, the wife of our subjeet, is a member of the M. E. Church also. They have five chil- dren-Bertha M., Ethel, Charles H., Hattie A. and Grace E. The Richards are true Repub- lieans.

PHILIP RICE, farmer ; Chatham Center. Mr. Rice has been identified with the interests of the township sinee 1836. He was born May 18, 1810, in Westmoreland Co., Penn .; son of Barnhart, who was a son of Frederiek, who served all through the war of the Revolution ; his father was Barnhart Rice, of German an- cestry. To Frederiek Rice were born Barn- hart, Frederick (who died in the war of 1812), John, Christopher, Simeon, Henry, Catharine and Susan. Frederick Rice, the grandfather of Philip, emigrated West to this State, locating in Wayne Co., Wooster Township, in the spring of 1816, where he purchased 124 acres, at $10 per acre. Barnhart and Christopher came the year following, Philip being a lad of seven years when his father emigrated to the State. At the age of 19, his father gave him his time; he turned his attention to farming ; Oet. 9, 1834, married Sarah Herman, born in 1812, in Baughman Township, Wayne Co., daughter of

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George and Elizabeth Keester. To Barnhart Rice, the father of Philip, were born ten chil- dren; of those living are Philip, John, Cath- arine, Elizabeth, Sarah, Susan, Anna and Mary, all living in this county except Mary. After Philip was married, he rented a farm south of Wooster, until his location in this township. He purchased 146 acres of John S. Strong for $2.50 per acre, having saved enough money, while renting in Wayne Co., to make his first payment. The first year he cut off one acre and a half, which he put in corn and potatoes. The next year he built a saw-mill, which was probably the first one built in the township, which he run for many years ; his son John is now running his mill upon the same site. Mr. Rice has now 170 acres, which is adorned with the best of farm buildings. Mr. Rice, having been one of the best farmers in the township, being now somewhat in decline, has given up the management of his farm mostly to his sons, George and Daniel. Mr. Rice is a Lutheran, and one of the solid farmers and honored members of the community ; has three chil- dren-John, George and Daniel.

H. D. ROBERTS, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was boru Jan. 25, 1826, in Hinckley Township, Medina Co .; son of Robert and Betsey (West) Roberts. The father of our subject was born in Connecticut ; he and his wife were married in New York and came West about the year 1824; soon after his ar- rival to the State, he shipped on the Lake and was never heard from afterward, supposed to have been wrecked and drowned. Betsey, his wife, was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., July 22, 1807, daughter of Ephraim West. Mrs. Roberts had two children by her union with Mr. Roberts, H. D. and Lyman C. Mrs. Rob- erts was subsequently married to Apollos King, with whom our subject lived until the death of his step-father ; he then carried on the farm for his mother three years. Sept. 12, 1848, he was married to Betsey A. Lane, who was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Jan. 27, 1828, daughter of Chauncey and Sallie Lanc ; both were natives of Madison Co. Their family consisted of five children, all of whom came to maturity- Samantha, who married Alex. Cassell, in Bruns- wick ; Anna M., Mrs. R. Hiers, of Michigan. She died suddenly while walking in the road to a neighbor's house ; Chauncey and Edwin in Wauseon, Fulton Co., Ohio. Chauncey Lanc,

the father of Mrs. R., was a molder by trade and one of the most skillful of his kind; he moved West to Summit Co. in 1834, and died very soon after ; his widow married Isaac Hu- lett, of Brunswick Township. The father of Chauncey Lane was named John; he was a soldier in the war of 1812. Chauncey, the brother of Mrs. R., was a soldier in the late re- bellion, and "fought mit Sigel." In May, 1850, Mr. Roberts (our subject) made a pur- chase of 60 acres where he now lives, bought of Mr. Thayer, for which he paid $15.50 per acre ; but little improvements were made upon it ; it was almost a swamp or frog-pond, but Mr. Roberts having had considerable experience in pioneer life, in Hinckley, he soon cleared it up and afterward added 55 acres more, for which he paid $25 per acre, and has now a good farm with excellent buildings. He has no children, yet he has made a home for others under his own roof. Mr. Roberts has a pleasant home and tlie best assortment or cabinet of Indian relics in the county.

S. C. RIPLEY, farmer and carpenter ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born April 22, 1813, in Bennington Co., Vt., and, when a babe, removed with his parents to Sparta, N. Y., on the east bauk of Skaneateles Lake, in Onondaga Co. His parents were Jonathan and Ruth (Corey) Ripley ; Jonathan was born in Rhode Island, and was a son of David Ripley, who was a Revolutionary soldier ; he was a brother of Gen. Ripley, whose name is recorded in the annals of American history, as one of the offi- cers of the Revolution. Ruth Corey was a daughter of Silas, to whom were born sons, as follows : James, Reynolds, John and Joseph. The children born to Jonathan were Joshua, Rebecca, James, John, Whiteman, Menily, El- sie, David, Maria and Silas C. Our subject was raised to farm labor, but, as soon as he at- tained his manhood's years, he then turned his attention to the business his inclination and ability had in store. At the age of 20, he left home and went to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for some time ; afterward, he went to Auburn, and there engaged in a ma- chine-shop, and afterward became the proprie- tor of the same. In June, 1836, he was mar- ried to Rosina Burgess, born in Springfield, Mass., in 1809, daughter of Benjamin S. and Rebecca (Chapin) Burgess. In 1842, Mr. Rip- ley joined the tide that was emigrating west-

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ward, and, in December of the same year, he landed in Guilford Township, and here carricd on his trade, and, in 1847, he removed to Mont- ville, where he lived until January, 1853, when he located in this township, and has since re- mained. He has made several minor moves and changes, but, since his advent to this township, has been a constant resident, and is still carrying on his trade as contractor and builder. In 1870, he located on the farm he now owns, consisting of 86 acres, which was formerly owned by Lemuel Allis, situated im- mediately south of the Center. Mrs. Ripley died in May, 1875. Five children were born, but two only are living-William and Amelia. Theodorc F. was a soldier in the late war-was a member of Co. K, 42d O. V. I .; hc enlisted Aug. 20, 1862, and died of disease, just one year, to a day, from the date of his enlistment. Mr. Ripley's school advantages were very lim- ited indeed ; what cducation he has was ob- tained in the practice of his business and self- teaching. Mr. Ripley is a strong temperance man, and not only lives in accordance thereto, but votes that way whenever the opportunity is presented.

HOMER SHANK, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born Feb. 19, 1829, in Chippewa Township, Wayne Co., Ohio, the eldest of a family of thirteen children born to his parents. His father is Rev. Michael Shank, whose wife was Betsey Hyde. He was born June 4, 1805, in Lancaster Co., Penn. She was a daughter of Henry Hyde, whose wife's maiden name was Mary Ashbaugh-all of whom are of German ancestry. Of Homer's grandfather's family, they were six in number, four living-Michael ; Barbara, now Mrs. Hyde, of Montville Township ; Nancy, now Mrs. Gish, of Lancaster, Penn. ; and Fannie, now Mrs. Gish, of Wayne Co., Ohio. Of Michael's family, Homer, of this township ; Valentine, Peter and Vincent, in Litchfield ; Mary E., now Mrs. Witter, in Des Moines Co., Iowa ; Mrs. Morgan Franks, of this township; Narcissa, now Mrs. Wilson, of Wayne Co., Ohio ; and Hampton, at St. Louis, Mich. Michael, the father of Homer, emigrated West when a young man, locating in Wayne Co., in 1827, where he married and eleared up a farm ; he remained here until 1854, when he moved to Medina ; remained four years, then returned to Wayne Co., where he lived until about the

ycar 1875. His wife died in 1872; he has since married Mercy Carter. For forty years, Mr. Shank has been onc of the leading Minis- ters of the Regular Baptist Church, and has now a church in charge at Penfield, where he uow resides. Homer remained at home until 25 years of age. He was first married, April 6, 1854, to Mary Otis, born iu Sugar Grove Town- ship, Wayne Co., in 1836, daughter of Jesse and Charlotte Davy, he being a native of Ver- mont, and she of New Jersey ; they were among the early settlers in Wayne Co. Mrs. Shank died Nov. 7, 1864, leaving one child- Bert-who was but six days old at his mother's death. His second wife was Hannah Panny, daughter of Mrs. Merena Damon ; she died, leaving one child-Ray-born of this marriage. In June, 1873, he was married to Mrs. Jennie Ware, who was born in Harrisville Township, April 22, 1846, daughter of Darius and Nancy (Rosa) Sanford, who were natives of New York. By this marriage, two children have been born to Mr. Shank-Tressie and Edith. Mr. Shank has 145 acres of land; his wife 46. As a brecder and handler of thoroughbred horses, Mr. Shank takes the lead in Chatham Township. He is a breeder and trainer, his horses always commanding the highest market price. He re- cently sold Geueral Hayes (of Hiatoga stock) for $3,000. Being an excellent judge, and un- derstanding thoroughly his business, he is ac- knowledged as the leading dealer in this part of the county.

JOSHUA SHAW, retired, Chatham Center ; is a native of Plainfield, Hampshire Co., Mass .; his birth occurred Jan. 30, 1818 ; parents were Thomas and Rebecca (Herscy) Shaw. Hc was born in Abingdon, Mass., about the year 1765. He was a son of Joshua. To Thomas were born five children, one daughter and four sons, viz., Thomas, Jerome H., James, Joshua and Deborah, now Mrs. Abram Falconer, m Fulton Co. Thomas, an artist, now a resident of Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, and Joshua, are the only ones living (Deborah, Thomas and Joshua). Joshua was but a lad when his father died, and he came West in company with his mother in 1834, locating one and three-fourths miles south of the Center. Jerome, his brother, purchased land at $3 per acre. Joshua worked with his brother, and made his home with his mother, until his marriage, which event took place in accordance with the laws of the commonwealth,

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being celebrated March 24, 1842 ; his spouse was Lucinda E. Packard, sister of Jonathan and Francis P. She died in 1864. Two chil- dren were born-Sarah and Francis R. Sarah died at the age of 15. His second wife was Emily Warner, who died in the spring of 1869, leaving no issue. Nov. 24, 1870, he married Mary P. Packard, who was born Aug. 18, 1836, in this township, daughter of William Packard, born in Plainfield, Mass., July 23, 1808, whose wife was Mary Smith; her mother's maiden name was Mary F. Rude, born in Ashfield, March 19, 1804, all of Massachusetts. Mrs. Shaw's father resides in Covert, Van Buren Co., Mich. She has hut two brothers living-Will- iam O. and Alfred S., now of the same county as above. During the early part of Mr. Shaw's life, he taught school several terms, and em- ployed his time at home on the farm, having bought of his hrother a portion of the land he first settled upon, and remained upon this tract until his removal to the Center in 1873, and, with the exception of two years spent in Mich- igan, after leaving the farm in 1870, has resided in the township forty-six years. His farm, con- sisting of 100 acres, is now being carried on hy Francis R., who was one of the principals in the invention of the telephone, now in operation all through the country. He has heen twice married ; first to Eliza A. Parson ; she died, leaving no issue. His present wife was Sarah Garver ; by her he has three children-Eva M., William F. and Mary J. Since 1836, Mr. Joshua Shaw has heen a consistent member of the Congregational Church. He is a self-made man, and came here without means.

ALFRED W. SHAW, farmer and mechanic ; P. O. Chatham Center ; born in Plainfield Town- ship, Berkshire Co., Mass., May 3, 1827, the third child horn to Orrin Shaw, who came West in 1833, locating in this township. Alfred learned the carpenter's trade of his father, and, at the age of 21, started out on his own " hook." Oct. 1, 1848, he married Mary Packard, who was born in Plainfield, Mass., Dec. 14, 1824, daughter of Phillip and Hannah Packard. The family came West in 1833, and located near the farm Orrin Shaw settled. To Phillip Packard were born nine children, seven of whom lived to be grown. Phillip Packard was born May 6. 1790 ; his wife Sept. 17, 1792. They were mar- ried in 1812. Of the number who grew up, were Jacob, Sallie, Rosina, Austin M., Hannah L.,

Mary and Aurelia. Jacob now resides in Cam- eron, Mo. ; Phillip died Feb. 25, 1872 ; his wife Feh. 20, 1833. Phillip Packard was one of the original members at the organization of the Congregational Church at the Center. Since the marriage of our subject, he has been a con- stant resident of the farm he now owns. He purchased 51 acres at $8 per acre, on what was known as the "Porter" tract. This land, at the time of his purchase, was unimproved ; after- ward added 25 acres, which cost him $25 per acre. Since his occupancy, has been engaged in farming and carrying on his trade. He has a mill on his premises, constructed to do grind- ing and planing, by steam power. Has but one child, William A., born Jan. 7, 1854, who re- sides with him, who, in Jan. 5, 1881, was mar- ried to Mary E. Hyde. Mr. Shaw has been a memher of his father's church for about forty years, his wife nearly same time. Mr. Shaw is a Republican.

E. P. SHAW, farmer ; P. O. Chatham Center ; was born on the same farm he now owns. Nov. 8, 1836 ; son of Orrin and Sarah (Poole) Shaw. He was born in Plainfield, Mass., Dec. 16, 1796, son of Thomas, whose birth occurred Dec. 16, 1765 ; his decease occurred in 1827. His wife was Deborah White, born Sept. 11, 1774 ; she died Sept. 8, 1806. She was a descendant of Peregrine White, who was born on the May- flower. Thomas was the father of three chil- dren-Cynthia, Chloe and Orrin. Cynthia mar- ried Iram Packard, who settled the farm now owned hy George Holbern, of this township ; Chloe married a Catlin. To Orrin were born four children-Mary, now of Missouri, who married Marshall Shaw ; Orrin S., of Van Buren Co., Mich. ; Alfred W. and E. P. in this town- ship. Orrin Shaw was a carpenter by trade, and came West in 1833 to secure a home. Iram Packard had preceded him, and pur- chased a tract of land running from the Center road to the river. On the west of him, he pur- chased a small tract at $3 per acre, adding to this at times until he had 100 acres ; worked at his trade, and earned enough to pay for it. Here he remained until his death, July 7, 1877 ; that of his wife, Aug. 26, 1873. He was one of the first members of the Congregational Church at its organization, and its first Deacon, which office he held up to the time of his death. He was a conscientious and upright man. Edgar P., being the youngest, remained at home, and

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co-operated with his father in the management of the farm. He taught school several terms, and, having a love for music, his services were brought into requisition as a teacher of vocal music. April 4, 1861, he married Barbara Hyde, born in this county, daughter of Henry and Sarah (Johnson) Hyde. He was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., Feb. 10, 1815 ; she in Trumbull Co., in August, 1816, a daughter of Austin and Maria (Oviatt) Johnson. The father of Henry Hyde was Henry, who married Mary Ashbaugh, to whom were born a family of fifteen children, all of whom lived to maturity. To Henry Hyde and wife were born eight children, seven living, who are Maria, Barbara, Nancy, Melissa, Henry, Anson and Mary. Henry Hyde, the grandfather of Mrs. Shaw, came West to this county and settled in Montville in 1815, they having to pack their effects on horseback to their cabin, as there were no roads cut. After residing here many ycars, he finally lo- cated in Litchfield, where he died July 21, 1877. His wife is now living in Sullivan, Ashland Co., Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have six children- Edgar B., Clara E., Allison P., Mary B., How- ard A. and Emily B. For twenty-eight years, Mr. Shaw has been a member of the Congre- gational Church, and had charge of the choir, being an able and efficient leader. His farm, consisting of 100 acres, was formerly owned by his father.

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History of Medina county and Ohio, Part 127

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