History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 153

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Graham, A. A. (Albert Adams), 1848-
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1104

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O. B. BEEBE, dry goods, Cuyahoga Falls; is a son of Oliver D. and Phœbe (Holt) Beebe, and was born Oct. 17, 1807, in New London, Conn. His father was a carpenter and joiner by trade, and moved to Middletown, Conn., when the subject of this article was in his childhood, and there he grew to maturity. While yet in his youth, he learned the trade of book-binder, and did " jour " work until he came to this county, with the exception of one year that he conducted business for himself. In December, 1831, he came to Cuyahoga Falls, and continued to work at his trade until 1848, when he engaged in mercantile pur- suits, which he has since followed, keeping at present a large and complete stock of dry goods. His marriage was celebrated Sept. 30, 1832, at Middletown, Conn., Miss Sarah A. Babcock becoming his wife. Their union has been fruitful of four chlidren-Jane, Mary, William O. and Robert. The elder son is the

only one living, he being his father's partner in business. Mr. and Mrs. Beebe are mem- bers of the Episcopal Church. He was Post- master of Cuyahoga Falls during the adminis- tration of James K. Polk; has been Mayor. He is a Republican.

J. H. BYRNE, grocer, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Ireland, April 14, 1822, and is the youngest of a family of twelve children born to Thomas and Catharine (Halleck) Byrne. The father died when the subject of this sketch was only 3 months old, and the family soon after emigrated to America. set- tling in Clinton Co., N. Y. In 1833, they moved to what is now Summit Co., Ohio, and located in Tallmadge Township. J. H. re- ceived but a limited amount of schooling, and his first effort at earning money was perform- ing light work during the surveying for the Ohio Canal. He learned the trade of car- riage-maker with Oviatt & Avery, at Tall- madge, Ohio, and, in 1838, came to Cuyahoga Falls and entered the machine-shop, where he worked for several years. He conducted a saw-mill in Lucas Co. two years, and the rest of his life has been passed here, clerking until 1871, when he and S. W. Herrington engaged in business, keeping a store of gene- ral merchandise for three years. In June, 1879, he commenced his present business, keeping a grocery and provision store. He was married, Aug. 28, 1845, to Catharine Malone. She was born in Wood Co., Va., May 7, 1825, and has crowned their union with two children, who grew to maturity- William P. and Thomas C. The younger died when in his 15th year. The elder studied dentistry, and died Nov. 29, 1879, having been a practitioner for ten years. Mrs. Byrne is a member of the Episcopal Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is independ- ent in his political views.

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L. W. BOYS, barber, Cuyahoga Falls. L. W. Boys was born in Bennington, Vt., Nov. 20, 1843. His parents were G. L. and Sally (Davis) Boys. The father was also a native of the same place, and, by trade, a machinery- molder. The subject of this sketch is the only child of his parents. In about 1846, the fam- ily came to Akron, Ohio, where they remained two years, and then came to Cuyahoga Falls, Here they have ever since resided. Previous to the civil war, the son served an apprentice- ship under his father as a machinery-molder. He ran away from home at the age of 19 and enlisted in the United States Navy, under Commander J. C. Carter, of the United States steamer Michigan. After he had served about a year, he was taken sick with typhoid pneu- monia, and was discharged for disability. He returned home, and started to learn the cabinet-maker's trade, but his lungs were so delicate because of his previous illness that he gave up the trade, and a second time ran away from home. At Cleveland he again en- listed, this time in the Volunteer Navy, Elev- enth District, Mississippi Squadron, and was stationed under Acting Commander M. For- rest, a nephew of the rebel Gen. Forrest. He participated in three engagements at and near Decatur. He was also on the first gunboat that reached Knoxville, Tenn. He served to the close of the war, and was honorably dis- charged. After his return, he again engaged in the machine-molding business in Cuyahoga Falls, but, not being able to continue the busi- ness because of his previous illness, he went into the barbering business. He has contin- ned in that line to the present time: mean- while, he has invented an improved barber and dental chair. Mr. Boys was married, Sept. 20, 1866, to Phobe E., daughter of G. W. Hobart, Esq., of Medina, Ohio. He has had two children, both of whom have died. Mrs. Boys was born June 15, 1850. Mr. Boys is a Republican in politics, and is of a race of Old-Line Whigs. He is a young man of push and energy, and is destined to make his mark as a business man.

J. C. CASTLE, attorney, Cuyahoga Falls; was born at Elkhart, Ind., Sept. 11, 1842, and is a son of Levi B. and Elizabeth (Cranson) Castle. His father was an itinerant minister

in the M. E. Church, and passed many years a resident of the western part of the State of New York. He moved to Ohio in 1855, and, in 1861, became a resident of Summit Co., where he passed the rest of his life, dying in February, 1875, when in his 84th year. The subject of this sketch commenced doing for himself when young, his first venture, being as a newsboy on the C., C., C. & I. R. R., during which he saved enough money to enter the Baldwin University at Berea, Ohio. Before the expiration of his second year, the liber- ties of his country were imperiled by armed secession, and he laid aside his studies to become a soldier. He entered the 9th Ohio Battery, and served over one year, when he was discharged for physical disabilities. In 1864, he became a minister in the M. E. Church, and was thus employed for fifteen years, when he commenced the practice of law, which he had studied in the meantime, having been admitted in September, 1878. He opened his office at Cuyahoga Falls in Febru- ary, 1880. He has earned quite a reputation throughout the county as a lecturer, and is widely and favorably known as the " sensible humorist." He was married at New Philadel phia, Ohio, June 15, 1869, Miss Anna Camp- bell becoming his wife. Their union has been blessed with four children. Those living are William A., Olin C. and John H. Mr. Castle is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the G. A. R. He is a Republican.

ROWLAND CLAPP, Cuyahoga Falls; was born April 16, 1804, in Franklin Co., Vt., and is a son of Reuben and Hepzibah (Gates) Clapp, both of whom were natives of Worces- ter Co., Mass. His father was a farmer by pursuit, and passed the greater part of his life a resident of the Green Mountain State. The subject of this sketch received a good common- school education, and. when in his 21st year, commenced teaching school. In 1826, he left his native State and started for the Far West, walking most of the way to the home of a brother at New Albany, Ind. He taught school there a short time, and then came to Ohio, where he finally made his home, near the town of Cuyahoga Falls. He has followed various callings and occupations, and has borne an upright and honorable character throughout

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his long residence in this community. His marriage was celebrated Nov. 9, 1834, Miss Martha Gaylord becoming his wife. She was born in what is now Stow Township, Sum- mit Co., Ohio, Sept. 23, 1813, a daughter of Jonathan and Martha (Thomas) Gaylord, who moved there from Middletown, Conn .. in 1809. Mr. Clapp lost his companion the 6th day of June, 1873. their union having been crowned with three children, named, respectively, Eliz- abeth, Ashael and Emily. The oldest is the wife of M. H. Barber, and the son married a lady by the name of Maria Loomis. Mr. Clapp was a communicant of the St. John's Episcopal Church at Cuyahoga Falls when organized, over fifty years ago, and is the only one now living who was then a member. His connection with the church has been exempli- fied by a worthy and consistent life, and he has for many years been one of the most influ- ential and prominent members. During the progress of the war, he was appointed a mem- ber of the Ohio Relief Agency by Gov. Brough, and stationed at Annapolis. He is a Repub- lican.

JAMES H. COOKE (deceased), .sewer pipe works, Cuyahoga Falls: was born in Hartford, Conn .. in 1834, and is a son of Hen- ry and Laura Cooke. When 1 year old. he was brought to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and here grew to maturity. His father was a man of enterprise, and was endowed with busi- ness qualifications that placed him among the foremost men of his time. James was in his father's employ for some time, but, wishing to engage in business that would be of a more permanent and pleasing character, he became interested in the sewer pipe works of Cuya- hoga Falls, and eventually attained the posi- tion of sole proprietor. His business was con- ducted on a large scale, and ranks among the leading industries of the enterprising town of Cuyahoga Falls. He was married, Sept. 11, 1855. at Galena, Ill., to a daughter of Prof. Germain. She was born at Catskill, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1837, and, a few years later, her father became Professor of Mathematics at Burlington, N. J., in Burlington College and St. Mary's Hall. In 1849. he went to Galena, Ill .. and engaged in civil engineering. He now resides at Cuyahoga Falls. Mr. Cooke

died Sept. 21, 1880, leaving a family of five children, named, respectively. George, Laura, Kate, Alice and Edward. Mrs. Cooke is a consistent member of the Congregational Church.

HORACE B. CAMP, manufacturer of tile, etc., Cuyahoga Falls; is one of the enterpris- ing and energetic business men of Cuyahoga Falls, in which he has resided since 1864. He was born in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, Nov. 9, 1838, and is a son of Hezekiah and Abigail (Fosdick) Camp. His father came to Ohio from Greene Co., N. Y., in 1827, and for some time taught school, being a single man at the time. He was an ingenious and enterprising man, and, in the year 1840, opened a coal- bank in Springfield Township, Summit Co .. Ohio, and commenced shipping to Cleveland. The following year, he moved to that city to superintend his rapidly growing business, and remained there until 1852, when he again returned to Summit Co. He was engaged in the manufacture of water-pipe at Middlebury until 1861, when he retired to a farm. He died at Cuyahoga Falls in August, 1872. Horace commenced doing for himself when of age, and for one year was in the employ of the Barber Match Company, of Akron, with headquarters at Lima, Ohio. He then con- ducted the farm until 1864 when he came to Cuyahoga Falls and engaged in the manufact- ure of sewer-pipe. In 1876, he engaged in his present business, with G. W. Babb for partner, and the following year withdrew from the sewer pipe works, and has since devoted his attention to the perfection of his rapidly growing business. He has recently become sole proprietor. His marriage was celebrated in April, 1873, Miss Amelia M. Babb becoming his wife. She is a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Babb, and was born in Summit Co .. Ohio, August 7, 1852. Three children have blessed their union, viz .: Grace. Henry H. and Louis. Mr. Camp has served as Mayor of Cuyahoga Falls, and is identified with the Republican party.

JOHN DOUDS. farmer: P. O. Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Connty Antrim, Ireland. March 17, 1825, and is a son of William and Ellen (McEllenhatten) Douds. John left his native land in 1843, and landed on the shores

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of America on the 9th day of June. For one year, he lived near Ottawa, Canada, and then came to Summit Co., Ohio, where he has since resided. He settled in Boston Township, where he cleared a farm, and has paid his whole attention to farming and dairying. He was married, September 2,1845, to Mrs. Mary A. Cooke, her maiden name being Drake; she died October 3, 1878, having borne him five children, three of whom are living, viz .: Will- iam J., who married Margaret J. Shields; Carrie E., wife of Albert C. Viers, and Anna M., wife of John E. Whaley. He has also an adopted son, named Joseph J. Douds. He was again married, Nov. 27, 1879, to Mrs. Anna Duncan, widow of Col. James F. Dun- can, of Cuyahoga Falls. She has three chil- dren living by her first union-George A., Carrie D. and Thomas D. Mrs. Douds is a member of the Episcopal Church. He has served as Trustee for many years; is a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity. He is a Repub- lican.

JOSIAH GAYLORD, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Stow Township, Summit Co., Ohio, in September, 1824; he is a son of Steward and Mary A. (Creamer) Gaylord, and grandson of Steward Gaylord. Josiah's father was a ship-carpenter in Middletown, Conn. Hay- ing a large family of children, Mr. Gaylord determined to come West to Ohio, that they might, in the then new country, build homes of their own. In 1809, he and a number of others of Middletown, with their families and ox teams, started to Ohio, arriving, after a long and eventful trip of forty-four days, in Stow Township, where Mr. Gaylord had pre- viously purchased a tract of land of Judge Stow, the proprietor. Knowing but very little about pioneer life, he employed a man to con- duct the place, while he went to Cleveland to work at his trade. His children were Mary, John, Steward, Almira, George, William, Josiah, Hiram and Robert. Mr. Gaylord died October 6, 1840, after having lived to see many of the mighty forests of Stow Township leveled by the pioneer's ax. The subject of this biography was reared on a farm, where he received the rudiments of a good education. After his father's death, he gradually assumed control of the old homestead, buying out the

heirs and adding to the place, until he now owns a fine farm of 108 acres, 18 being in Cuyahoga Falls, and the rest in Stow Town- ship. On the former, he has cleared one of the most beautiful places in the whole neigh- borhood for pleasure parties, picnics, etc. The grounds are admirably situated on the banks of the Cuyahoga, and a more convenient place for such purposes can hardly be found. In 1860, Mr. Gaylord married Laura Beckley, daughter of Noel Beckley; she bore him four children, viz .: Mary, Noel, Willis W. and Norman J. The pioneer Gaylords were old- fashioned Presbyterians in religion, and Whigs (latterly Republicans) in politics.

W. M. GRISWOLD, ticket agent, Cuyahoga Falls; was born July 21, 1835, in Middletown, Conn., and is a son of Martin and Mary (Post) Griswold, both of whom were natives of Con- necticut. His father moved to Ohio in 1843, and secured a farm in Summit Co., Stow Township, on which he lived a number of years before he retired to Cuyahoga Falls, where he now resides. When 19 years old, W. M. commenced working in the railroad office at Cuyahoga Falls, where he has since remained, an efficient and polite official. In 1875, he became the telegraph operator for the company, and combines the two duties in one. He was married, in 1855, to Charlotte E. Deming, of Summit Co. She died Oct. 30, 1865, leaving two children, Carrie May and Charlotte E. In 1868, he was united to Mrs. Lavina Stillwell of Portage Co. Two chil- dren have crowned this union -Clarence W. and Ellen M. Both Mr. and Mrs. Griswold are members of the Disciples' Church. He is a members of the I. O. O. F. and Royal Arca- num. He has served as Treasurer of the Township, and also of the School Board, since 1877. He is a Republican.

J. B. HARRISON, farmer; P. O. Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Madison Co., N. Y., July 16, 1808, and is a son of Joseph P. and Eleanor Harrison, who came to that county from Litchfield Co., Conn., about the year 1804. His father was a farmer by pursuit, and served in the war of 1812. While at Sackett's Harbor, he contracted a disease from which he died in December, 1814, leav- ing a family of small children to the mother's

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care. Before he was yet 10 years old, the subject of this sketch went to live with a neighbor, receiving his "board and clothes" for the labor he could perform, and, while thus engaged, he no doubt laid the foundation of industry and perseverance that has been among the marked characteristics of his life. He remained with him nearly five years, and then, with an elder brother, conducted the homestead left by the father. When 19 years old, he commenced working out by the month, and for four years was thus employed. during which his hard-earned money was carefully saved, and he then commenced farming for himself. In 1836, he moved to Geauga Co., Ohio, and engaged in mercantile pursuits, and, in 1848, came to Cuyahoga Falls, where he followed the same business, being associated with gentlemen engaged in the paper-mills at this point, the firm being J. B. Harrison & Co. In 1856, he withdrew from the store, but, re- tained an interest in the paper-mills until 1865, when he quit, and engaged in farming, owning a farm near the town. He was mar- ried, Feb. 13, 1832, to Miss Caroline Nichols; she was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., June 9, 1813, and accompanied her parents to Madi- son Co., N. Y., in 1823. She died Jan. 4, 1879, having blessed their union with three children, viz .: Olive, Helen A. and Joseph B. The eldest was married to William C. Hitch- cock, and died Sept. 10, 1857, leaving two small children-Ida M. and Charles F., who have been since members of Mr. Harrison's family, having been adopted, and reared with the same care as his own children. They both attended the University at Syracuse, N. Y., and the elder is now a teacher in the pub- lic schools at Cuyahoga Falls, and the younger has recently engaged in the manufact- ure of pot-rivets, being associated with two other gentlemen. Mr. Harrison's son, Joseph B., was married when young, to Louise Patter- son, and is now engaged in the mercantile business at Drakesburg, in Portage Co., where he has resided since 1874. He has one child -- Carrie. Mr. Harrison and family are mem- bers of the Congregational Church.

stand before the public in a more enviable position than the one above named, who con- duct one of the best stores in Summit Co, The proprietors, F. S. and T. F. Heath, are sons of Stephen and Hannah (Chamberlain) Heath, and were born in Litchfield Co., Conn. In 1835, their father removed to Western New York, where the sons grew to maturity and passed their early life on the farm. In July, 1851, T. F. Heath came to Cuyahoga Falls, having graduated, the previous March, from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at New York City. He engaged in the drug trade, and, in the latter part of the same year, was joined by his brother, who has since been his partner, and conducted the telegraph bus- iness since 1858. The Doctor has had a lucrative practice since coming here, and stands high in the medical profession of the county. He was married, in 1854, to Emily A. Bruce; their union has been fruitful of three children -Frank T., Arthur T. and Gracie E. The eldest attended the College of Pharmacy at Chicago, and carefully fitted himself for the business of druggist. Dr. Heath has for many years been agent for the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company.

H. E. HOWARD, clothing store, Cuyahoga Falls; was born at Worthington, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1823. His father, C. Howard, was an en- terprising and industrious business man, and for many years resided at Delaware, Ohio. He moved to Cuyahoga Falls to engage in the manufacture of paper, and, after remaining here a number of years. went to Newark, Ohio, where he conducted the Park Hotel. One vear later, he went to Zanesville and engaged in the coal business, which he followed the rest of his life. The subject of this sketch attended Kenyon College two years, and made his first venture in the business world as a merchant at Delaware. Ohio. In 1855, he came to Cuyahoga Falls. where he has since resided, being associated for awhile with oth- ers in a paper-mill. In 1861, he entered the army as Chief Musician of the 12th III. V. I., and, when his services were no longer needed in that capacity, he was employed in the Pay- master's department until near the close of the war. He then traveled for a large paper

F. S. HEATH & CO., druggists, Cuyahoga Falls. Among the reliable business firms of the pleasant town of Cuyahoga Falls, none | firm of New York for fourteen years, and only

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recently settled down to his present business. His marriage was celebrated Nov. 6. 1851, Miss Catharine A. Thompson, of Delaware, Ohio, becoming his wife. Their union has been fruitful of seven children-Mary, Kate, Julia. Fannie. Jessie (deceased), Charles and Bessie. Mrs. Howard and the four eldest daughters are members of the Episcopal Church. He is a Republican.

W. A. HANFORD. Mavor and Justice. Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Norwalk, Conn., July 11, 1819, and is a son of Charles and Ruth Hanford. His father was a farmer by pursuit, and died in that State in 1828. The subject of this sketch, although only 9 years old at the time, came to Ohio to an uncle, who lived at Hudson, in what is now Summit Co., and, for three years, he lived in that town. After buffeting around for several years, he finally settled down in Tallmadge Township, and remained until 1850, when he moved to Cuyahoga Falls. Engaging in the manufac- ture of paper, the business prospered and largely increased while he was an interested party. but the enterprise was marred by vari- ous misfortunes that occurred, and. in 1868, he withdrew, and has since been engaged in business more suited to his taste and inclina- tions. He is engaged in the insurance busi- ness, and holds the office of Justice of the Peace. He was the first Mayor of Cuyahoga Falls, and is now filling the office for the third time. Mr. Hanford is well known throughout Summit Co., and has endeared himself to many of her citizens by his courteous manners and business integrity. He was married, March 16, 1840, to Mary T. Sackett, who was born in Warren, Litchfield Co., Conn .. June 5, 1819, and accompanied her parents when they removed to Ohio. This union has been crowned with seven children, only three of whom are now living, viz .: Charles, Lewis M. and Henry E. Mr. Hanford was one of the leading spirits in the organization of the Summit County Agricultural Society, and held the office of Secretary during the early part of its existence.

W. S. HOUGH, physician and surgeon, Cuyahoga Falls; is a son of Joel I. Hongh, and was born April 3, 1844, in Atwater, Port- age Co., Ohio. In September, 1861, he enlisted

in Battery D, 1st Ohio Light Artillery. and served for one and a half years, and then as Hospital Steward until October, 1864. Re- turning home, he entered the Charity Hospital College at Cleveland, Ohio, from which he graduated in the spring of 1866. For ten years he practiced with Dr. J. C. Ferguson, at Mogadore, in this county, and then located at Cuyahoga Falls, where he has a lucrative practice. His marriage was celebrated in June, 1867, Miss Anna Golby, of Cleveland, Ohio, becoming his wife. Their union has been blessed with one child-William Condie. Dr. Hough is a member of the Masonic frater- nity and of the I. O. O. F.

JOSEPH JONES, horseshoeing, Cuyahoga Falls; was born in Yorkshire, England, Nov. 12, 1840, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Acroyd) Jones. His father was a blacksmith by trade, and, in the summer of 1847, emi- grated to America with his family and settled at Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was in humble circumstances, but, by industry and frugality, not only sustained his family, but became the possessor of a good shop and had a flourishing trade. He died Feb. 24, 1879, having been on the retired list for a number of years. Joseph was the eldest son, and, when 10 years old, went to work in the shop with his father, and. when 15, made a full hand at the trade. He was married, December 31, 1862, to Miss Eveline M. Newburgh, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, her birth being recorded May 8, 1847. The next day after his marriage, he assumed control of the shop, which he has conducted successfully ever since, and has a large and flourishing trade. His marriage has been fruitful of seven children, viz .: Carrie Ida, Frank E., Minnie E., Lulu, Charles W., Mande and Birdie. Mr. Jones is a man of industrious habits, and is esteemed by the citizens as one of the most honorable and up- right men. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the Town Council. He is a Repub- lican.

JOSHUA L'HOMMEDIEU, grocer, Cuya- hoga Falls; was born in Middletown, Conn., March 16, 1821, and is a son of Joseph and Betsey (Gridley) L'Hommedieu. His father was a rope-maker by trade, and passed his life a resident of Connecticut, dying in 1837.

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Joshua commenced clerking in a store in Hartford when 16 years old, and, two years later, accepted s similar position at Amherst, Mass., where he remained until 1842, when he came to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He en- gaged in business with two brothers who had preceded him, and paid his first attention to the manufacture of starch, and, a few years later, ran a large ashery and grocery store as well. He subsequently enlarged his business, and kept a store of general merchandise, and at the same time conducted business of a sim- ilar nature at Northampton, and at Akron; was also in this kind of business in the oil re- gions of Pennsylvania during the height of the excitement, but, since 1863, he has kept a grocery and provision store only at Cuyahoga Falls. He was Postmaster of Cuyahoga Falls from 1853 to 1861, and has served as Mayor of the town. He is now serving his fourth term as Justice of the Peace, and a third term as a Director of Summit County Agri- cultural Society. He was married, in March, 1852, to Julia, daughter of Sylvester and Emma Pease. She was born in Summit Co., Ohio, in April, 1834, and has crowned their union with six children, four of whom are liv- ing, viz .: Townsend P., Mary F., Arthur and Joshua H. Mrs. L'Hommedieu is a member of the Congregational Church. He has always acted with the Democratic party.

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History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 153

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Graham, A. A. (Albert Adams), 1848- Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey Number of Pages: 1104

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?; Graham, A. A. (Albert Adams), 1848-
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Baskin & Battey
Number of Pages: 1104