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JOHN R. GIDDINGS, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Paris Town- ship, this county, August 14, 1847, son of Thomas and Sarah Giddings, former born in Wales, in 1798, latter in England, in 1802. They were mar- ried in this county in 1845, and settled in Paris Township, where they remained until the death of Mrs. Giddings, June 10, 1877. Thomas Gid- dings still resides in Edinburg Township, this county. Our subject was mar- ried, October 2, 1872, to Julia E. Gano, born in Paris Township, this county, January 23, 1853, a daughter of Daniel (who died July 10, 1864) and Lorain Gano. Mr. and Mrs. Giddings are the parents of two children: Burton D. and Lyle C. Our subject is a carpenter by trade, but is now engaged in farming. He owns 109 acres of good land. He is a F. & A. M .; is one of the Justices of the Peace of the township in which he lives. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
ALFRED R. GOSS, merchant, Edinburg, born in Fall River, Mass., August 30, 1834, son of Daniel and Margaret Goss, the former a native of New Hampshire, the latter of Scotland. They were married at Fall River, Mass., and moved to Catskill, N. Y., in 1837, thence to Cincinnati in 1845, where they remained for eleven years, then moved to Edinburg, where the
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mother died in 1877; the father died in Philadelphia, in 1873. Our subject was married, October 17, 1860, to Martha C. Carr, born in Edinburg, Ohio, November 26, 1837, daughter of Rev. Thomas and Orpha Carr, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Edinburg about 1834, and remained until their death. The former died in 1857, the latter August 31, 1883. To Mr. and Mrs. Goss have been born four children: Thomas C., born April 22, 1862; Charles A., born December 10, 1863; Maggie F., born September 9, 1866, and Hatie, born November 21, 1871. Our subject is a hatter by trade, and has also been engaged in farming, but has been for twenty-two years mer- chandising in Edinburg, Ohio, under the firm name of Goss Bros. Mrs. Goss is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
JACOB GRENAMYER, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, November 18, 1835, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Grenamyer, both natives of Pennsylvania. They were married in Columbiana County, Ohio, where they first settled; thence they moved to Trumbull County, and there remained until their death, she dying in 1868, and he June 16, 1877. Our subject was married, May 1, 1858, to Maria A. Kump, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, March 13, 1838, daughter of Daniel and Mary Kump, natives of Pennsylvania, who immigrated to Trumbull County, Ohio, and are both living. Mr. and Mrs. Grenamyer have had two children: Mary A., born August 7, 1860, and Edward O., born March 24, 1862. Mrs. Grenamyer died January 14, 1883. She was a loving wife and kind mother; a consistent member of the Congregational Church, of which the rest of the family are also members. Mr. Grenamyer, who is a farmer, owns nice property in Edinburg Township. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. for over twenty-five years. The family moved to Edinburg in March, 1880.
JOSEPH S. GUNDER, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, May 23, 1843, son of John and Susan Gunder, natives of Penn- sylvania, who moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, and afterward to Mahoning County, where they remained until the death of the mother in 1859. The father then made his home with his children and died in Lancaster County, Neb., in 1878. Our subject was married, April 19, 1866, to Maria N. Hutson, born in Edinburg Township, this county, December 10, 1847, daughter of Calvin and Olive Hutson. whose sketch appears in this history. Mr. and Mrs. Gunder are the parents of three children: Josie E., born October 21, 1867; Frank E., born February 12, 1870, and Roy N., born September 18, 1883. Our subject owns a nice property, where he and his family reside. He enlisted during the war of the Rebellion, in Company H, Twenty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served three years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
HEZEKIAH HAWN, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, March 14, 1827, son of Isaac and Catharine Hawn, natives of Maryland, who removed to Columbiana County, Ohio, about 1812, where they remained until their death, in 1864 and 1866 respectively. Hezekiah Hawn came to Edinburg, this county, about 1839, and was married, September 3, 1856, to Rebecca Brigden, born on the farm where our subject now resides October 12, 1829, daughter of Thomas and Amelia Brigden, natives of Con- necticut, who came to Edinburg, this county, January 1, 1827, remaining until the mother's death, August 2, 1878. The father resides on the old home farm with his son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Hawn have had three children: Clara E., (wife of C. A. Meyers), Wilfred H. and Jennie A. Our subject is a car- riage-maker by trade, now engaged in farming, and owns ninety-eight acres of land. He has filled the office of Trustee and Treasurer of his township. Mrs. Hawn is a member of the Congregational Church.
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STEPHEN HUBBARD, minister, P. O. New Milford, was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., February 15, 1800; son of Ephraim and Mary Hub- bard, natives of Connecticut and New York State respectively. They were married in New York, where their children were born, and from whence they moved to Portage County, Ohio, about 1803, settling in Deerfield Township, where they remained until their death. Our subject was married the first time, June 20, 1819, to Diantha Mills, born in Nelson, this county, October 14, 1801, died September 18, 1844. Our subject subsequently married Maria Crail, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, October 10, 1820. Mr. Hubbard and first wife were the parents of nine children, six now living: Sophronia, Vestie, Harriet, Wesley, Sidney and Orilla. The deceased are Prosser, Cyn- thia and Adelia. Our subject was engaged in the ministry for a great many years, but is now retired. He owns forty acres of land, on which he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which his deceased wife also belonged.
CALVIN HUTSON, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Paris Township, Portage County, Ohio, June 25, 1822; son of Richard R. and Nancy A. Hutson, natives of Ohio, who were married in Portage County. and first settled in Paris Township, remaining there till 1829, at which time they moved to Edin- burg Township and here died, the former November 17, 1851, and the latter March 24, 1875. Our subject was married September 4, 1845, to Olive L. Churchill, born in Randolph Township, Portage County, February 8, 1824, daughter of Stephen M. and Maria Churchill, natives of Connecticut, born December 4, 1796, and August 8, 1803, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill moved from Connecticut to Randolph Township, Portage County, and there remained until his death in 1879. His widow is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Hutson are the parents of two children: Nancy M., wife of Joseph S. Gunder, and Calvin M. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 112 acres of improved land where he and his family reside. He is a member of the Methodist. Episcopal Church, and his wife of the Disciples Church. He has filled the offices of Assessor and Trustee of his township.
EDWARD JONES, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Wales, May 7, 1840; son of Watkin and Catharine Jones, natives of that country, born in 1799 and 1797 respectively, and who emigrated to this county in 1841, where they remained until their death. Mrs. Jones died in 1849, and Watkin Jones then married Mary Jones, who is still living. He died in 1874. Our subject was married, February 1, 1863, to Mary Thomas, born in Wales October 10, 1838, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Thomas, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have had born to them five children: Watkin T., Daniel L., Sarah A., Catharine E. and Albert E. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 173 acres of improved land. Mrs. Jones is a member of the Dis- ciples Church.
HENRY A. MARSH, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, born in Vermont, June 8, 1824; son of Henry R. and Harriet (Stow) Marsh, both natives of the East, former born in Vermont in 1798, latter in Massachusetts in 1796. They were married in Vermont in 1822, and there resided until the father's death in 1827. His widow, accompanied by her family, came to Trumbull County, Ohio, soon after, thence to this county, where she was married to Robert Earl. He dying in 1855, the widow next married Peter Bissel, who died September, 1872, his widow surviving him until February 13, 1882, when she died. Our subject was married, the first time, September 24, 1846, to Eliza M. Hillman, and after her death, he married October 4, 1849, Thalia E. Strong, who was born on the farm where our subject now resides, April 3, 1825, daughter of Ethel
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and Elizabeth (Bosworth) Strong, both born in the year 1801, the former in Connecticut, the latter in Massachusetts. They came to this county in about 1820, where the mother died in 1860, and after her death Mr. Strong married Mary Hale, but dying in 1865 left her a widow. Our subject and wife are the parents of one child, Stellie E., wife of William Kilpatrick. They have an adopted daughter-Edith A. Carlton. Our subject is an artist by profession, but for the past twenty years has engaged in farming and owns thirty acres upon which he and his family reside. He has served as Township Clerk for eight years. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church.
EDWIN C. MYERS, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 21, 1834; son of William and Alice Myers, natives of Chester County, Penn. They lived some time in Columbiana County, Ohio, and from there moved to Edinburg, this county, in December, 1834, and here remained until their death. William Myers died in 1859 and Alice Myers in 1857. Our subject was married, May 21, 1857, to Anna M. Stretch, born in Salem, Ohio, November 25, 1840, daughter of Abiner and Ann Stretch, who are both now deceased. To our subject and wife were born five children: Willis E., born July 8, 1863; Emmet E., born August 11, 1867; Friend E., born June 27, 1870; Telula E., born March 2, 1874, and Clyde P., born August 7, 1877. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life, now owns forty acres of good land, where he and his family reside. Mr. Myers took part in the late war of the Rebellion as a member of Company F, Forty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. James A. Garfield, enlisting in the fall of 1861 and remaining in the service a little over one year. He was discharged at Ashland, Boyd Co., Ky., for disability, and gave his discharge paper to Maj. H. H. Willard, who lost it. Mr. Myers then obtained a second one at Cumberland Gap, and when he returned to his regiment he was ordered to Columbus for examination, and there received his final discharge. Mrs. Myers died of consumption January 15, 1880. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
ABRAHAM S. PLUMMER, retired farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Barree Township, Huntingdon Co., Penn., May 21, 1812; son of John and Sarah Plummer, natives of Maryland (the former was born January 11, 1785, the latter September 15, 1775), and who were married in Pennsylvania August 15, 1809, and came to this county in 1832, where they remained until their death, the father dying August 16, 1856, the mother August 20, 1860. Our subject was married, May 14, 1839, to Amy Coy, born in Pennsylvania, April 29, 1819, daughter of James and Nancy Coy, who were natives of Pennsylva- nia, where they remained until their death, he dying April 27, 1876, and his wife August 9, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Plummer had six children, four now liv- ing: Sarah C., wife of Martin V. Dole; John W. C .; Lewis J. and Eugene W. Franklin M. and Benson are deceased. Our subject was reared on a farm and has all his life followed agricultural pursuits. He owns 155 acres of improved land where he and his family reside. Mrs. Plummer is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject and wife are among the oldest set,- tlers of the township, in which they have lived a great many years.
WILLIAM RANSAW (deceased) was born in 1802 in Germany; son of Fred Ransaw. He emigrated to America, settling in this county, in 1840, and was married in Ravenna Township the same year, to Elizabeth Schriver, also a native of Germany, where she was born in 1822, and from where she emi- grated to America the same year her husband arrived. To this union were born seven children, five of whom are now living: William H., Lewis, Fan- nie, Fred and Henry C. The deceased are George and Mary. Our subject
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was a tanner by trade, but after arriving in this county engaged in farming, which occupation he followed until his death, in February, 1866. He at that time owned fifty-two acres of good land on which his widow now resides. He was universally respected, an honest, upright citizen, true to his obligations and a man who contributed largely to the development of this county.
SMITH SANFORD, farmer and Postmaster, Edinburg, was born in Litch- field County, Conn., January 12, 1830; son of Nathan and Aner Sanford, natives of Connecticut. who removed to Medina County, Ohio, in 1831, and there remained until Mrs. Sanford's death in 1835. Nathan Sanford then married, in 1836, Lorenda Campbell, of New York State, and moved to this county, first settling in Rootstown, afterward in Edinburg Township, where this wife died in 1855. Nathan Sanford then married, for his third wife, Julia Hayden, of Connecticut, who died in 1865. He died in 1868. On November 27, 1855, our subject married Louisa L. Davis, born in Edinburg, Ohio, February 19, 1832, daughter of William D. and Rhoda Davis, former of whom was born in Pennsylvania, April 26, 1801, latter in Massachusetts, May 9, 1803. They first settled in Trumbull County, Ohio, and from there moved to Edinburg, this county, here remaining until his death, August 17, 1878; his widow resides with her son. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith Sanford have been born two children: Frank E., born October 10, 1858, and Rolla M., born October 22, 1869. Our subject, who is a farmer, owns 155 acres of land in Edinburg Township. He filled the office of County Commissioner six years, also Justice of the Peace and Trustee of his township. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
HENRY SHEWELL (deceased) was born in Deerfield Township, this county, July 17, 1804; son of Rev. Henry and Mercy Shewell, natives of New Jersey, who came to this county in 1802 and here remained until their death. Our subject was married, March 18, 1832, to Irena Chapman, born in Roots- town Township, this county, July 5, 1811, daughter of Nathan and Mary Chapman, natives of the East, who located in this county, former in about. 1804-05, latter in 1806, and who were married during the latter year, settling in Rootstown, where they remained until Mr. Chapman's death. To our sub- ject and wife was born September 18, 1839, one child-Eliza M., now the widow of Willis E. Bottsford and the mother of two children: Edward H. and Harry S. Our subject died at Baxter Springs, Kan., October 12, 1867, leav- ing his wife and one child, who thereupon returned to Ohio.
ALBERT G. SHEWELL, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Ran- dolph Township. this county, August 22, 1831, son of William and Lydia (Baldwin) Shewell, former born in Waynesburg, Greene Co., Penn., February 5, 1799, and the latter born in Connecticut October 17, 1799, both of English descent. They were married December 14, 1820, in Portage County, where they remained until their death. The father died in Rootstown, this county, April 13, 1880; the mother died in Rootstown, September 4, 1871. Our sub- ject was married January 21, 1851, to Mary E. Chapman, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, January 6, 1832, daughter of James and Mary E. Chapman, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Shewell have had four children: Idazella J., wife of James W. Dundon; Franchette D., who was married to Ida Gilbert; Judd B., married to Estella Stephenson, and Ulysses G. Mr. Shewell, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 170 acres of land where he and his family reside. He has filled several offices of trust in his township.
HENRY H. SPIERS, physician, Edinburgh, was born in Atwater Town- ship, this county, September 4, 1849, son of William and Elizabeth A. Spiers, natives of England, who married in the old country, removing to Atwater
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Township, this county, about 1837, where they remained until his death in 1880; his widow resides on the old homestead. Our subject was married Octo- ber 5, 1879, to Alla N. Hinman, born in Edinburg, this county, May 2, 1856, daughter of Robinson L. and Mary Hinman, who live in Edinburg, this county. The Doctor and wife are the parents of one child-Frank H. S., born October 2, 1881. Our subject finished his medical course in the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati in 1877, and since that time has been practicing his pro- fession in Edinburg, this county, where he is meeting with good success. He has filled the office of Treasurer of his township for the last five years.
EMANUEL STEEL, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Pennsylvania, January 9, 1812, son of John and Sarah Steel, who moved to Columbiana County, Ohio, thence to this county, where they remained all their lives. The father died in 1828, and the mother in 1846. Our subject was married April 5, 1845, to Elizabeth Simpson, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, May 15, 1826, daughter of James and Margaret Simpson, both now deceased, the for- mer of whom was a native of Ireland, the latter of the East, and who came to Columbiana County, Ohio. here remaining until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Steel have six children: Clarissa, wife of James Lewis: Juliet, wife of Henry Heighton; Mary, wife of William Kibbler; Leora, wife of Wallace David; Caleb, married to Emma McQuinn, and William A. Our subject has been a farmer all his life, and owns 122 acres of improved land where he and his family reside. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
HUGH STEWART, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Ireland iz 1822, son of John and Jane Stewart, who died in the old country. He was married March 23, IS54, to Sarah Bingham, born in Ireland December 27. 1828, daughter of James and Jane Bingham, also deceased, and the week after their marriage they set sail for America, arriving April 1, 1859, in this county, where they have resided ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart have had five chil- dren: William J., born July 31. 1855; James B., born March 25, 1857: Alex- ander T., born November 27, 1859; Robert H., born September 1. 1861, and Samuel A., born December 26, 1865. Mr. Stewart is a carpenter by trade, bui has engaged in farming for several years, and owns 203 acres of land. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church.
GEORGE STUMP, JR .. farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Milton, Mahoning Co., Ohio, July 30, 1844, son of George and Eliza Stump, both natives of Ohio, and who first settled in Mahoning County, Ohio, where Mrs. Stump died in 1846. After her death our subject's father married Sallie Rumel, and they moved to this county in 1854, remaining here until her death in 1874. Mr. Stump then married (for third time), November 17, 1877, Mrs. E. P. Musser. They are both living and reside in Edinburg. Our subject was twice married, on first occasion August 4, 1869, to Anna Owens, born in Wales, January 6, 1846, daughter of David and Ann Owens, natives of Wales. She died August 31, 1878. To this union were born three children: Albert G., Lyda M. and Viola E. Mr. Stump then married, September 18, 1879, Hannah D. Hutson, widow of Eli Hutson, who was born January 15, 1829, and died February 26, 1874. She was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 30, 1835, daughter of Edward and Mary Fitz Randolph, and is the mother of one child-Ori B. Hutson-by her first marriage. Edward Fitz Randolph, son of James and Elizabeth Fitz Randolph, and father of Mrs. Stump, was born August 10, 1788, near Perth Amboy, N. J .; his wife, Mary Bailey, daughter of Eli and Ruth Bailey, was born June 3, 1794, in Greene County, Penn. They were married, October 15, 1812, by her brother, Joals Bailey, in Greene County, Penn. Edward Fitz Randolph died at East West-
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ville, Mahoning Co., Ohio, March 19, 1872. Mary (Bailey) Fitz Randolph died at same place February 11, 1879. Our subject has been engaged in farming all his life. During the war of the Rebellion he enlisted, September 1, 1862, in Company D, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out May 25, 1865, at Louisville, Ky. He participated in seven- teen battles, the principal of which were Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Kene- saw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta and Nashville. Himself and wife are members of the Disciples Church.
R. D. TROWBRIDGE. farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Palmyra. Ohio, May 31, 1831, son of Carlos D. and Mary Trowbridge, the former born in Connecticut, December 25, 1804, and died July 24, 1833; the latter born in Pennsylvania, August 27, 1800, died October 11, 1873. They were married in this county, February 26, 1823, and here settled and remained during their lives. Our subject was married, December 19, 1852, to Louisa L. Gilbert, born in Palmyra, this county, August 24, 1832, daughter of George S. and Electa M. Gilbert, natives of Palmyra, Ohio, and Hartford, Conn., respect- ively, the former born November 18, 1807, and the latter in 1810. They were married in this county, where they settled and remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Trowbridge are the parents of six children, four of whom are now living: S. Addison, Mary E., Olive E. and Alta M. The deceased are Frank D. and an infant. Our subject is owner of 240 acres of land where he and his family reside. He has also been engaged in the sale of agricultural implements.
WILLIAM I. TUFFING, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in London, England, August 11, 1839, son of Isaac J. and Mary A. Tuffing, natives of that country, where the former was born in 1798 and the latter in 1803. They immigrated to America and settled in this county in 1854, and have remained here ever since. Our subject was married, November 30, 1865, to Lizzie Forsyth, born in Pennsylvania, June 9, 1835, daughter of Ebenezer and Han- nah Forsyth, natives of Scotland and of England respectively, and who came to this county in 1835, and here remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Tuffing have had two children: Arthur E. and Olive M. Our subject, who has been a farmer all his life, owns ninety acres of good farming land. He has filled the office of Assessor of his township. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
LAFAYETTE TUTTLE, an early pioneer of the town of Edinburg, was born in Massachusetts in 1797, the third son of John Tuttle by first wife. He came with his parents to Palmyra, Portage Co., Ohio, when but seven years old. He was married in after years to Rebecca White, of Pennsylvania, and settled in the northeast corner of Edinburg. He was a blacksmith by trade, and being raised in Ohio when it was a dense forest, commenced life with an iron will to overcome all the obstacles which an early pioneer had to endure. The first district school in that quarter of the town was taught by a Miss Emla Wilcok, of Deerfield, in the year 1826, the school being held in a small blacksmith shop owned by Lafayette Tuttle. He died at the age of fifty-two years, being then the owner of a large farm of about 300 acres of land, on which he had erected a saw- mill and grist-mill on the banks of a stream known as Silver Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Tuttle were both members of the Methodist Church. They reared a family of nine children, six boys and three girls, most of whom have gone West to partake of joys and sorrows of pioneer life. Hiram Tuttle is now the only one of the family residing in Edinburg Township, born Novem ber 3, 1832. He was married September 22, 1854, to N. Margaret McCombs,
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born in Pennsylvania in 1835, daughter of John and Nancy McCombs, who settled in this county in a very early day and remained until the father's death. His widow resides with her son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle have two children: Ellen A., wife of Nathan I. Thompson, and Arthur H. Mr. Tuttle is a car- penter and joiner by trade, but has engaged in farming for several years and owns eighty acres of land where he and his family reside. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
JOHN TUTTLE, of Palmyra, Portage County, the father of Lafayette Tuttle, was born at Lebanon, Conn., in 1762, and lived in Sunderland, Mass., where a family of four sons and four daughters were born, all of whom lived to an advanced age, except the eldest boy, John, who met his death through inhaling well-damp while digging a well. Our subject served As a soldier under Gen. Randolph during the Revolutionary war. In the year 1804, when he moved to Palmyra, Portage Co., Ohio, with his family, he settled about one mile south of the township center. After this his wife died, and by a second marriage he had a family of five boys and two girls. He died October 19, 1829, aged sixty-six years.
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