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ROYAL P. HUTCHINSON, farmer, P. O Hiram, was born in Hiram Township, this county, January 2, 1826, son of Orin and Paulina (Sweet) Hutchinson, natives of Connecticut and New York State respectively, both now deceased. They settled in this county about 1811, and reared a family of whom three survive: Royal P., Egbert S. and Mary C. Our subject purchased the land in Hiram Township, this county, where he now resides, in 1852, and has followed general agriculture through life. He was married September 17, 1854, to Miss Abby J. Kennedy, of Mantua Township, this county, a native of Geauga County, Ohio, where her parents were early settlers, but who in later years moved to Aurora Township, where they both died. To this union have been born four children, two now living: William R. and Mary A. Mrs. Hutchinson is a member of the Disciples Church. Mr. Hutchinson has served in some of the township offices. He is a Democrat in politics.
DAVID KERNOHAN, farmer, P. O. Hiram, was born April 17, 1854, in County Antrim, Ireland, son of James Kernohan, who died in his native land during 1862, and Mary (Clark) Kernohan, who immigrated to America in 1864, accompanied by four of her children, settling at Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio. There our subject received his education, removing to Hiram Township, this county, in 1876, where he entered the service of Benjamin Tilden, who with his wife, Samantha (Edwards) Tilden, were natives of Connecticut, and among the first settlers in this county, where they lived and died. They were members of the Disciples Church. Mr. Tilden died January 31, 1884, aged seventy-one, his widow July 26, same year, aged sixty-seven years, making our subject leg- atee of their property. On December 3, 1878, David Kernohan was married to Flora Ledyard, born March 19, 1846, in Aurora Township, this county, adopted daughter of Mr. Tilden (also a beneficiary under his will to the extent of $2,000) and widow of Ransom Ledyard, who died June 25, 1877, leaving a daughter-Myra V., born August 5, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Kernohan are the parents of one son-James D., born September 24, 1879.
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GEORGE H. LAUGHLIN, President of Hiram College, Hiram, was born December 28, 1838, at Quincy, Ill. Being now in the very prime of life and of excellent physique, his greatest work is probably yet before him. His hair is considerably tinged with grey, but his step has lost none of its elasticity, nor have his dark brown eyes lost any of their original fire and expressiveness. His early training was received on an Illinois farm, and his first educational opportunities were limited. In October, 1857, he entered Berean College, Jacksonville, Ill., but being dissatisfied with that institution, he left it in less than one year, to enter Abingdon College, Knox Co., Ill., where he remained four years as student and graduated with the highest hon- ors of his class. At Cameron, Ill., August 21, 1862, he was married to Deb- bie J. Ross, who has proved to be a devoted wife and helper. At this time he began teaching and preaching, and has since steadily continued his work. He regards teaching as his profession, and preaching as an avocation. For three years we find him engaged in the public schools of Illinois, afterward eight years Principal of the Ralls County Academy at New London, Mo., five years of this time filling the office of County Superintendent of Public Schools. During this time his Sundays were spent in preaching. He has done much work in county institutes, in preparing teachers for their work. In 1874 he was called to fill the Chair of Ancient Languages in Oskaloosa College, Oshkosh, Iowa. After holding this position seven years, he was elected President of that institution. After a successful term of two years he resigned to accept the Presidency of Hiram College, Hiram, Portage Co., Ohio. This position he has held for two years past with admirable success, having already won the approval and regard of the friends and patrons of the college. His life has been a very active one, and will doubtless continue so, until he shall lay aside the armor which he has never allowed to rust. Much of his time has been spent in writing for educational papers, both as editor and correspondent. He has given many lectures on educational and religious themes. He is of a metaphysical turn of mind. As a minister he is decidedly non-sectarian, and as a public speaker he has been regarded as very successful. He is logical and concise in writing, using pure diction, and possessing a style clear and forci- ble, as well as oratorical. In character he is blameless, and throughout his life, including a public career of nearly a quarter of a century, "not a stain can be found on his shield."
GOULD B. MURWIN, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, is a native of Dela- ware County, N. Y., born January 25, 1819, son of James and Ann (Barlow) Murwin, natives of Connecticut and Nova Scotia, and of Irish and English descent, respectively, and who were married in Delaware County, N. Y., where . they lived a term of years and then removed to Tompkins County, N. Y., where Mr. Murwin died. His widow became a resident of Ashtabula County, Ohio, where she died. Our subject moved to Ashtabula County, Ohio, in 1838, thence to,Mentor, Lake Co., Ohio, and in 1840 to Garrettsville, Ohio, where he continued in the shoe trade for five years. He then returned to Ashtabula County, where he operated a tannery and shoe business, and in 1849 came to this county and purchased land in Hiram Township, where he still resides, following general agriculture. Mr. Murwin was married, August 19, 1847, to Miss Amanda E. Udall, of Hiram Township, this county, where she was born August 2, 1826, daughter of George and Melinda (Hutchins) Udall, natives of Vermont and New Hampshire, and of English and Irish descent, respectively, and who were among the first settlers in this county, where Mr. Udall died at the age of sixty-two years and his widow still resides, aged eighty-two years. Our subject is the father of one son-Herbert B., born August 7, 1859, mar-
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ried October 13, 1880, to Miss Flora B. Wells, of Hiram Township, this county, born in Geauga County, Ohio, March 15, 1857, daughter of William H. and Hannah D. (Bancroft) Wells, now residing in Portage County, Ohio. Our subject has served in some of the township offices; in politics he is a Democrat.
NOBLE H. NICHOLS, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, Ohio, was born in Essex County, N. Y., May 29, 1825; son of Andrew and Sallie (Haven) Nich- ols, natives of the same county and State, born September 27, 1790, and July 17, 1797, respectively; former was a Sergeant in the war of 1812; they were married January 7, 1819. Andrew Nichols remained in New York State until 1832, when he came to Ohio and settled with his wife in Shalersville Town- ship, this county, where they created a home and raised a family of five sons and five daughters: Polly M., Roby D., Paris C., Noble H., Lucretia G., Mason E., James H., Martha L., Rossella J., Albert M. The father was an active Democrat all his life, and died in Shalersville Township at the age of seventy- seven years; his widow also died here, aged seventy-five years. Their remains are interred in the Shalersville Cemetery, this county, Our subject was married, April 11, 1844, to Miss Ursula B. Drake, of Shalersville Township, born in Hampshire County, Mass., November 28, 1822, daughter of Stimpson W. and Abigail (Joslin) Drake, also natives of Massachusetts, who married, lived and died in Hampshire County, that State. The wife of our subject came to Ohio in 1843 and is now the mother of eight children: Marcus H., George F., Charles L., Addie L., Henry C., Ida M., William A. and Clarence P. Ida and Andrew died in infancy. Our subject purchased land first in Shalersville Township in 1847. In 1850 he sold this and purchased in Mantua Township, and eight years later removed to Hiram Township, where he has since resided, and is now the owner of over 1,000 acres of land. He and his wife are mem- bers of the Disciples Church.
SYLVESTER R. PACKER, farmer, P. O. Hiram, is a native of New London County, Conn., born March 4, 1803, son of Ebenezer and Ketura Packer, who were natives of the same State, where they remained until death. Sylvester R. came to this county in 1826 and purchased land in Hiram Town- ship, on which he still resides. He was married in 1827 to Miss Laura Maxon, of Hiram Township, this county, also a native of Connecticut, where she was born September 6, 1809, and whose parents were among the first settlers in this county. To this union were born eight children, of whom only two sur- vive: Angeline and Mary. Mr. Packer has served in some of the township offices. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.
JASON L. PRICHARD, farmer, P. O. Grove, Geauga County, is a native of Geauga County, Ohio, where he was born August 14, 1837, son of Jesse and Cornelia (Cadwell) Prichard, natives of Massachusetts and Connect- icut respectively, and of English descent. They settled in this county in an early day, locating first in Nelson Township, and then in Hiram Township, latterly moving to Geauga County, Ohio, where Jesse Prichard followed the milling business until his death in 1883. His wife also died in the same year. Our subject engaged in the saw-mill business in this county in 1860, operating and building at different times five or six mills. In 1882 he became owner of the old home farm in Hiram Township, upon which he now resides and where he is building a stationary saw-mill. He married in 1863 Miss Caroline Abbott, of Geauga County, Ohio, where she was born January 24, 1837, daughter of Harrison and Mary (Burt) Abbott, natives of Massachusetts and of English descent. Caroline Prichard, who was the mother of one
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daughter, died March 29, 1880. Our subject then married, September 4, 1881, Mrs. N. K. (Keblor) Freeman, of Geauga County, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, November 8, 1842, the widow of Loran Freeman, who died in 1879, leaving no offspring. Mr. Prichard is a Democrat in politics.
NELSON F. RAYMOND, farmer, P. O. Hiram, was born in Hiram Town- ship, this county, September 30, 1841, son of Silas and Rebecca (Pitkin) Ray- mond, natives of Orange, N. H., and Hartford, Vt., respectively. They came to this county in about 1816 and 1818 and were married in Hiram Township, this county, in May, 1826, where they reared a large family, six of whom sur. vive. Silas Raymond died in 1881, aged eighty-two years, his wife having preceded him in 1878, aged seventy-eight. Our subject was married December 28, 1871, to Miss Mary A. Hyde, of Farmington, Trumbull Co., Ohio, where she was born November 23, 1844, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca (Sager) Hyde, natives of Herkimer County, N. Y., and Trumbull County, Ohio, respectively, and who were married in Trumbull County, Ohio, where they settled about 1838 and where they still reside. Our subject and wife are the parents of one son-Glenn H., born August 13, 1877. Mr. Raymond pur- chased in 1870 his farm in Hiram Township, this county, which he has greatly improved, and has given considerable attention to fruit-raising, mostly grapes. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church of Hiram Center. In politics he is a Republican.
JOSEPH P. ROBERTS, farmer, P. O. Mantua, is a native of Middlesex County, Conn., born in 1821. His parents, Asher and Sarah (Paddoe) Roberts, were natives of Connecticut, of English descent. They were the parents of five children, two of whom survive: Jane and Joseph P. The father died in 1823, and the mother then married Charles Cone (by whom she had three children) and died in 1878. Our subject removed to Hiram Township, this county, in 1839, spending the first two years in Shalersville, where he began blacksmithing, a trade he continued twenty years in Mantua, this county. In 1857 he came to Hiram Township and purchased the farm on which he now resides, and which he has improved in various ways. He was married in 1845 to Miss Lovina Spencer, born in Mantua, only daughter of Hiram and Eliza- beth Spencer, early settlers in this county. By this union were two children: Sarah, and Mary (deceased). Mrs. Roberts died in 1848 and Mr. Roberts again married, on this occasion, in 1855, Miss Lora Webster, of Ashtabula County, Ohio, her native home, by whom he had three children: Julia, Lydia (deceased) and Bion. She died in 1872, and our subject then married, the third time, in 1877, Miss Adda Stanton, a native of this county, and by her has one son-Ray. Mr. Roberts is a Democrat in politics.
NUMAN P. SQUIRE, farmer, P. O. Rapids, was born in Aurora Town- ship, this county, December 9, 1813; son of Warren and Lovina (McConoughey) Squire, natives of Massachusetts, and of English and Irish descent, respec- tively, and whose parents settled in this county in 1809. Our subject was mar- ried, in 1839, to Miss Rebecca Avery, of Aurora Township, this county, a native of New York State, and whose parents immigrated to this county in a very early day. To this union was born one son-Frank, who is married and resides upon the home farm. The mother of this son died September 6, 1844, and our subject married again, in 1846, Miss Julia A. White, of this county, also a native of New York State, and daughter of Nathan White, who was one of the first settlers in this county. Mr. Squire purchased his farm in Hiram Township, this county, in 1846, and has improved the same in many ways. He has served his township in most of its offices; in politics he is a Democrat.
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ANDREW J. SQUIRE, physician, P. O. Hiram, was born in Aurora Town- ship, this county, September 17, 1815; son of Ezekiel and Clarissa (Stewart) Squire, natives of Berkshire County, Mass., of English descent, who immi- grated to Ohio in 1810 and settled in Aurora Township, this county, same year In 1815 they moved to Mantua Township, where Ezekiel Squire followed the practice of medicine and died September 5, 1822. He was the father of four sons and three daughters. Our subject was educated in the Medical University at Willoughby, Ohio, (from 1840 to 1841) and began the practice of medicine in Mantua Township, this county, in 1843. There he continued until 1864, when he moved to Hiram Center, where he still continues in the practice of his profession. The Doctor was elected to the State Legislature and served from 1859 to 1861; has also filled most of the township offices-Justice of the Peace, etc. He was married in 1850 to Martha Wilmot, of Mantua Township, daughter of Ella and Lucretia (Blair) Wilmot, early settlers of this county, and to this union have been born two sons: Andrew, practicing law, and Marion, attending the Medical College.
FRANCIS STRONG, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, is a native of Vermont, born in 1807, where his parents, Francis and Thankful Strong, formerly of Massachusetts, lived and died. Our subject came to this county in 1836 and for two years operated a woolen-mill in Garrettsville; thence moved to Hiram Town- ship, where he has since followed general agriculture and has served in most of the township offices. He is a Royal Arch Mason, has been a Deacon in the Con- gregational Church for twenty-five years; he is a stanch Republican in politics. Mr. Strong was married, in 1837, to Louisa Hitchcock, of this county, a native of Connecticut, and daughter of Chauncy and Mary (Goodrich) Hitchcock, who settled in Hiram Township, this county, in 1835, and here remained until their death. Our subject and wife are parents of one daughter-Clara L., born in Hiram Township, and who was married April 16, 1865, to James K. Rudolph, also a native and resident of Hiram Township, born April 16, 1840, son of John and Cleona (Atwater) Rudolph, natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively, and who were among the first settlers of this vicinity.
LEWIS C. TODD, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., July 30, 1824; son of Lewis C. and Ellen (Stedman) Todd, natives of Connecticut and New York State respectively, of English descent, and who were married in Chautauqua County, where they lived several years, he being a teacher of the Latin and Greek languages, and a publisher and preacher. They came to this county in 1834 and settled in Nelson Township, but in 1854 removed to Geauga County, where the father was elected to the Legislature, and in 1862 they removed to Nelson, where they both died. Our subject purchased land in this county in 1845, to which he added in 1862 by purchases in Nelson Township, where he farmed until 1882, when he moved to his present residence in this township. Our subject has been twice married, his first wife being Mary P. Cook, who died in 1861, leaving two children: Clarence L. and Mary E. He was married, November 6, 1862, to Electa J. Young, of Geauga County, Ohio, a native of Chautauqua County, N. Y., where she was born November 27, 1834, daughter of Elisha W. and Lovica (Ryder) Young, natives of Connecticut and New York, respectively, and of English descent. By this marriage he is parent of two children: one son, Melvin B., and a daughter, Jennie L. Mr. Young was the inventor of the first smut- mill, and also a patentee of other discoveries in mechanics. He died in Geauga County in 1881 and his widow in 1882. Our subject is a Master Mason; he is Independent in politics.
WILLIAM E. UDALL, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, was born in Hiram Township, this county, April 20, 1820; son of Rufus and Mary (Loomis)
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Udall. Our subject became owner of land in Hiram Township, this county., in 1839, which he sold a few years later, and in 1843 purchased the property on which he now resides. He has followed farming through life; also oper- ated a threshing machine, in the season, for three years, and has been a mover of millings for the past twenty years. He was married in Hiram Township, this county, November 22, 1842, to Miss Sallie Bently, of Troy Township, Geauga Co., Ohio, where she was born November 15, 1818, daughter of Sim- eon and Eliza Bently, natives of New York State, and who moved in 1842 from Geauga County, Ohio, to Putnam County, where they died a few years later. Our subject is the father of one son-Charles Albert, born November 6, 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Udall have been members of the Disciples Church for forty-five years. In politics he is a Republican.
FRANK M. UDALL, farmer, P. O. Hiram, was born in Hiram Township, this county, December 20, 1838; son of George and Melinda (Hutchins) Udall, natives of Vermont and New Hampshire respectively. They moved to this county in 1818, where they lived until the death of Mr. Udall in 1857, and where his widow still resides with our subject. Frank M. Udall was mar- ried in 1864 to Miss Clara A. Bishop, of Cleveland, Ohio, to which city her parents had emigrated from Nova Scotia about 1847. Her father died in that city, where her mother still resides. To the union of our subject and wife have been born five children: George M., Jessie A., George F., Olevia and Don B., all living but George M. and Don B. Mr. Udall served fourteen months in the late war of the Rebellion, in Company A, Forty-second Regi- ment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church at Hiram Center. He has served as Township Clerk. In politics he is a Republican.
BENJAMIN F. WATERS, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, was born in Trum- bull County, Ohio, January 20, 1822; son of Gideon and Phoebe (Rhodes) Waters, natives of Connecticut and New York State respectively, and who were married in Chenango County, N. Y. About 1812 they came to Trumbull County, Ohio, where they reared a family of eight children and where Gideon Waters died; his widow then removed to this county, where she passed the remainder of her days. Our subject was married in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1846, to Miss Mary A. Hyde, whose parents were early settlers in this county, and where they died. To this union have been born two sons and two daughters: Emergene, Alva C., Frank H. and Mary (latter deceased.) Ou subject came into this county in 1865 and purchased land in the township where he now resides, devoting his time to general agriculture. He served under the 100-days call in the late war, a member of Company H, One Hun- dred and Seventy- first Regiment Ohio National Guards, and was captured, but soon after paroled. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church Politically he is a Republican.
ERASTUS M. YOUNG, retired, P. O. Hiram, was born in Hiram Township, this county, April 2, 1813, son of George and Elizabeth (Montgomery) Young, of English descent, natives of Windham County, Conn., where they were married and whence they moved to this county in 1811. They settled in Hiram Township, where they cleared up a large farm, reared a family of five children, of whom only our subject survives, and here the mother died in 1815, the father in 1823. At the age of sixteen our subject learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he followed principally for twenty-five years. He then purchased land in Hiram Township, which he farmed until 1880, when he sold the same and moved to Hiram Center, where he now resides. He was married in 1837 to Miss Lorena E. Mackintosh, of Mantua Township, where her parents settled
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in an early day. She died August 13, 1839, mother of one daughter- Lorena E. Mr. Young then married in 1841 Miss Chestina Allyn, of Hiram Town- ship, a native of Connecticut, born May 29, 1821, and whose parents were also very early settlers in this county, where they spent the remainder of their lives. To this second union were born three children: Lorena A., Sutton E. and Clark M. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of the Christian Church, in which the former has filled the office of Deacon over forty years. He is a Republican in politics.
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SAMUEL ALVORD, farmer, P. O. Mantua Station, was born in Kirtland, Lake Co., Ohio, August 19, 1823; son of Elijah and Mary (Barker) Alvord, the former of whom was born at Colchester, New London Co., Conn., June 12, 1773, and the latter in Dutchess County, N. Y., June 14, 1793. They were mar- ried in the latter State May 25, 1819, and the same year removed to Ohio. Our subject came to Mantua in April, 1833, where he was educated, and November 17, 1847, he married Serena, daughter of Phineas U. Jennings, born July 12, 1823, on the old homestead, Lot 39, Mantua. By this union there is one child, a son-Phineas Elbert-born October 24, 1868, the only grandchild of P. U. Jennings. Our subject early learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for many years. He is strictly temperate; has never bought a glass of liquor at any bar for himself or any one else yet, or used tobacco in any way. He now resides on his farm, which is a part of Lots 38 and 39, in Mantua, and 71 in Shalersville Townships, where, by honest industry and fair dealing, united with a systematic and practical knowledge of the wants and duties of life, he has surrounded his home with the comforts and conveniences necessary for the enjoyment of rural life.
ALLEN A. BARBER, merchant, Mantua Station, was born May 1, 1833, in Freedom Township, this county; son of Capt. Harmon and Lucena (Daniels) Barber, natives of Ohio. Capt. Harmon Barber, an eccentric citizen, was elected to the command of a company of militia after the war of 1812 and proved himself to be one of the best commanders of the day. He was one of sixteen children, and he himself raised a family, whose names are Calvin, mar- ried to Louise, sister of Gen. Leggett, and residing in Iowa; Allen A .; Ches- ter T., married to Ursula Halstead, also in Iowa; Brewster O., died in Gar- rettsville, Ohio, of disease contracted in the army, during the late war of the Rebellion (he was married to Ann Henry); Polly (deceased). Our subject was married, January 9, 1856, to Helen, daughter of William and Chloe McClin- tock, by whom he had four children: Fred A., married to Florence Burroughs; Will H .; Frank M. and George A. Mr. Barber for many years has been a member of the firm of Barber & Smith, one of the oldest in Garrettsville or Portage County, and for a long period was senior member of the firm of Barber & Sons, of Mantua. He is a Knight Templar, and W. M. of Mantua Lodge, No. 533, and was the first Odd Fellow initiated in Garrettsville Lodge.
FREDERICK P. BARD, furniture dealer, Mantua Station, was born Feb- ruary 3, 1845, in Kent Township, this county; son of Pelatiah and Hannah (Lanning) Bard, the former of whom was born in Connecticut in 1802; the latter, a native of Upper Canada, was born in 1801. They were the parents of
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nine children: Caroline, Martha C., Frances L., Mary C., Helen H., George W., Charles H., William F. and Frederick P. During the late war of the Rebellion three of the sons enlisted in the service of their country: Charles H. was a member of Company F, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he is now a resident of St. Louis, Mich .; William F. was in the Forty-fifth Mounted Infantry and died in Andersonville Prison; Frederick P. served for a time under Gen. Garfield in Company A, Forty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but received an honorable discharge on account of disability caused by sick- ness from which he has never fully recovered. He was married, May 30, 1871, to Jennie A., only child of Charles and Sarah Baker, of Irish descent, with whom they make their home. By this union there is one child-Sarah A. Mr. Baker, a native of Onondaga County, N. Y., came here in 1869, bought the land on which they live from John Craft, and built a fine brick residence. His family are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Bard is a reputable citizen of Mantua Township; a member of the G. A. R .; also a Good Templar. He is now engaged in the furniture business, which was estab- lished in 1881.
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