History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 168

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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short time, for his gentlemanly bearing and con- duct made him many friends. Ile was engaged in contracting and building, and contributed $50 toward the erection of every church being built in the vicinity in which he lived. After an absence of thirteen years, he returned to New Haven, Conn., where he married Sarah Isbell, widow of Capt. Fregift Coggeshall. From that marriage, there were two daughters- America and Corene. After his marriage, he came to Tallmadge, settling on a farm, where he lived until he died in 1871, aged 74. He was one of the best workman in the country, and made part of the furniture in Yale College and other public buildings. Mrs. Morriss lived on the farm until she died, her death occurring in 1879, at the age of 78 years. America was born in Tallmadge, in 1835, and Corene in 1836. They attended school at Hudson for some time, and then entered the Ontario Female Seminary at Canandaigua, N. Y., where they remained until they were about to graduate. They have lived on the farm ever since.

L. B. PIERCE, nursery-man and florist ; P. O. Tallmadge ; is a son of Nathaniel and Minerva (Sanford) Pierce, whose father was a native of Litchfield Co., Conn., and came to Ohio in 1839. The mother was born near Burlington, Vt. Our subject was born in Tallmadge Township, April 30, 1840. He lived at home until he was 20 years of age. He received his education in the common schools and the academy at Tallmadge, and, when 18 years of age, was prepared to enter college. After completing his education, he returned to the farm, and there remained until 1864, when he enlisted in Co. D, 164th O. N. G. At the close of the war, he returned home, and, in 1866, purchased 40 acres of the old home- stead, and began improving it. He soon after turned his attention to fruit growing and nur- sery business, and has been engaged in the same pursuit up to the present time. For years, he had been carefully reading works on landscape gardening, and, in 1880, he put his knowledge on the subject into practical use. He is con- sidered a proficient landscape gardener, and, in 1881, opened an office in Cleveland, where he still visits. In 1873, he was married to Miss E. M. Bradley, of Kent. From that marriage, there is one child. In 1857, he united with the Congregational Church at Tallmadge.

MRS. JASPER PERO, Tallmadge, is the youngest of a family of five daughters born to

John and Susan Gareheart, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and settled in Middlebury in 1836. The subject's father was a stonemason by trade, and worked at the same for several years. He moved to Portage Co., remained there a short time, then moved to Indiana, where he died. Our subject lived at home until 1849, when she married Jasper Pero, who was a native of France, and came to Ohio in 1832, settling in Springfield Township, where he was engaged in farming. He learned the potter's trade and worked at the same for sev- eral years in connection with farming. By his industry and economy he accumulated consid- erable money, and with it purchased a farm in Portage Co., which he afterward exchanged for the one now owned by Newton Dunbar, where he lived until his death, which occurred under very distressing circumstances. He was a great lover of horses, and every opportunity afforded him he would be found around them. March 16, 1877, while working about them, was kicked and instantly killed by one of his horses. He was the father of two children- Mary E., wife of Newton Dunbar, and Flora, wife of Daniel Beal, both of Tallmadge.

HERBERT A. PECK, farmer ; P. O. Tall- madge; is a son of Anthony and Harriet (Clark) Peck, who were natives of Milford, Conn., and came to Summit County in 1822, settling on a farm of 200 acres in Tallmadge Township, where he lived until he died. His death occurred in 1845. His widow survives him, and lives with her son Herbert. The subject of this sketch was born in Tallmadge Township Nov. 13, 1842. His childhood was spent on his father's farm. He attended the schools of his neighborhood and the academy at Tallmadge, where he procured a good edu- cation. He then turned his attention to farm- ing, which business he is still engaged in. He owns 310 acres of valuable land. situated in the southern part of the township. He has always been identified with the Republican party, and has been Treasurer of the Summit County Agricultural Association for several years.

SHERMAN PETTIBONE, farmer ; P. O. Middlebury ; is a son of Norman and Amelia Wetmore Pettibone. They were natives of Connecticut, where they were engaged in farm- ing. Norman died in 1814, at the age of 45 years. His widow married for her second hus-

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band Simeon Hart, of Burlington, Conn. There were six children from her first marriage and two from the latter. She died about the year 1860, at the age of 84 years. Our subject was born in Burlington, Conn., in 1809. His child- hood was spent on the farm and attending the schools of his neighborhood and the academy at Burlington. After leaving school, he worked on a farm, and, at the age of 18, was employed by a New York merchant as clerk, for whom he worked two years. In 1830, he was em- ployed by Jerome & Darrow, clock manufact- urers, of Bristol, Conn., as salesman, traveling for that firm five years through the Southern States. In 1835, he came to Ohio, settling in Tallmadge Township, where he has since re- sided. He owns 150 acres of valuable land, situated in the southern part of the township. May 20, 1835, he was united in marriage to Sarah B. Lambert, who was born in Orange, New Haven Co., Conn. From their union there were three children, as follows : Fanny E., widow of Philo Wright, of Detroit, Mich ; Sarah V., deceased, and Sherman B., who is associated with his father on the farm. He is a member of the Congregational Church of Tallmadge. Mr. Pettibone is a stanch Repub- lican.

J. B. RICHARDSON, farmer ; P. O. Tall- madge ; was born in Tallmadge April 5, 1834. His childhood was spent at home on the farm, his education being obtained in the common schools and the Academy of Tallmadge. When 21 years of age he began life for himself, first working for his father on the farm. In 1856, he went to Iowa and Illinois, where he remained for a short time, but returned in 1858 and pur- chased the farm he now occupies, 80 acres of well-improved land. In 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Evans, daughter of D. N. Evans, of Portage Co. The subject's father, E. Richardson, was born in Middlebury, Conn. In 1799, he lived at home on the farm until 1817, when he started across the country on foot, arriving in Tallmadge Township, where he worked at chopping for one year. Before leaving home he promised his parents to return in one year ; he did so, walking the whole dis- tance. He returned to Tallmadge and worked for Squire Whittlesey for two years, he then settled on 50 acres of land, where he remained the greater part of his life. In 1822, he was married to Elizabeth Porter, who was from

Waterbury, Conn. From that marriage there were three children-Mary, wife of S. H. Cooley, of Oneida, Ill. ; Charles P. and J. B. Mrs. Richardson died in 1858, at the age of 55 years. In 1862, J. B., our subject, married Lauretta, widow of Amos Parker, of Geauga Co. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are members of the Congregational Church, of Tallmadge.

GEORGE RIPLEY, farmer ; P. O. Middle- bury ; is a son of William and Elizabeth Rip- ley, of Yorkshire, England, and was born in Yorkshire in September, 1822. His father died when he was young, and he was obliged to work in a mine, serving until he was 21 years of age as an apprentice, for which he received his board and clothes. In 1850, he came to Ohio, settling in Clinton, where he worked a short time. He then removed to Coventry Township, where he worked for about two years. In 1852, he operated a coal bank, which he was engaged in for ten years, meeting with good success. In 1861, he purchased the farm he now lives on, consisting of 160 acres of well-improved land. In 1844, he was married to Martha Marsden, who was a native of York- shire, England. From that marriage there were eight children, four of whom are living, viz. : William, Charles, John and Eli. Mr. Ripley is a stalwart Republican, and by his industry and economy, has, from a poor boy, become a wealthy man.

C. A. SACKETT, farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge ; is the seventh of a family of nine children born to Clark and Laura M. (Akin) Sackett, his birth occurring May 15, 1837, in Tallmadge Township. His father was a native of War- ren, Conn. He remained at home until he was 21 years old, working on the farm and in his father's distillery. In 1814, he left home for the purpose of making a new home in the West ; he made the journey on foot, and, after a wearisome tramp, reached Tallmadge, and bought the farm now owned and occupied by our subject. He lived on this farm until a few years before he died. He united with the Con- gregational Church, at Tallmadge, while young, and was a devout and faithful member, and was also Deacon of the above-named Church for several years. He was twice married ; first to Cynthia Preston, who lived but about six weeks after their marriage. He married for his second wife, Laura M. Akin, who bore him nine children. She was a Christian lady, and

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by her death the Congregational Church lost a proficient member. She died March 30, 1846. Mr. Sackett died May 14, 1862. Our subject's early life was spent on the farm, and he ob- tained his education in the common schools and the Academy of Tallmadge. After completing his education, he returned to the farm, where he remained until 1864, when he enlisted in Co. B, 164th O. N. G. He was gone but about 100 days, and upon being released, he returned to the farm, where he has since lived. At the time of his father's death, he purchased the farm where he now resides. In 1861, June 25, he was married to Catharine Ashman, daughter of Russell and Marcia Ashman, of Tallmadge.

B. W. SKINNER, farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge ; is a son of Solomon and Caroline (Waldo) Skinner, who were natives of Hartford, Conn. At the age of 18, the father of our subject en- listed in the war of 1812, and served his coun- try in such a manner as becomes a true soldier. Soon after the war he came to Ohio, and, set- tling in Bath Township, he bought a farm of unimproved land, and, after many months of wearisome labor, he converted it into a pleas- ant home. He remained there until 1860, when he removed to Milan, Ohio, and there he died July 22, 1880, at the advanced age of 91 years. The subject of this sketch was born in Bath Township, April 6, 1835, his youth being spent on the farm, where he obtained his edu- cation in the common schools of his neighbor- hood. He worked on the farm until he was 18 years of age, and then came to Tallmadge Township, and worked at the same business for several years, at the expiration of which time he had accumulated considerable money ; he then rented a farm, and soon after bought 33 acres of land, where he now resides, now in- creased to 97 acres. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. D., 164th O. N. G. At the close of the war, he returned to the farm, and has remained there ever since. In 1856, he was married to Laura Dickinson, of Northampton Township, who bore him five children, as follows-Laura E., Carlton B., Olive A., Lucy R. and Minnie M. Rev. O. S. Skinner, brother of our subject, was a young man of bright prospects. He was much attached to him, and by his death the Church lost a proficient and active worker.

WILLARD SPERRY, stock-dealer and farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge ; is a son of Adna and Julia (Wilcox) Sperry. The father of our

subject was a prominent man, and came to Tallmadge about the year 1808, and engaged in farming, settling on the farm now owned by Willard. He was extensively engaged in buy- ing and shipping stock, and carried on the same successfully up to the time of his death. Our subject was born in Tallmadge Township, Oct. 4, 1851. He remained on the farm until he was 14 years of age. He then went to live with his uncle, Dr. Sperry, of Tallmadge, with whom he lived until he was 20 years of age, when he went to Colorado and remained one year. He then returned to Pennsylvania, re- maining there for some time. While there, he acted as superintendent of a large lumber es- tablishment. In 1877, he settled on the farm he now lives on. He has been engaged in the stock business extensively. In 1874, he was married to Flora A., daughter of Weems Caru- thers, of Tallmadge Township.

J. S. STROMAN, farmer ; P. O. Munroe Falls ; is a son of Henry and Catharine (Stine) Stroman ; was born in Springfield Township, Summit Co., July 30, 1845. His youth was spent on the farm of his father, obtaining his education in the meantime in the schools of his neighborhood. In 1876, he settled on a farm of 117 acres of valuable land in the northeast corner of the township, where he has since re- sided. In 1872, he was united in marriage to Maggie, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellis, of Thomastown, formerly of Wales. From Mr. Stroman's marriage, there has been one child. Mr. Stroman, although a young man, has accu- mulated a handsome property. He has always been identified with the Democratic party. Henry Stroman, the father of our subject, was born in Union Co., Penn., in 1818, and came to Ohio with his parents in 1824. He remained at home until he was 25 years of age, when he settled on a farm ; he then, worked at day's work for about three years. In 1850, he bought and settled on a farm of 40 acres, which he increased to 160. He has been an industri- ous man, and for his industry he has been rewarded. He is now a well-to do farmer. There have been born two children in his fam- ily, J. P. and W. H.

H. H. STAHL, stoneware manufacturer, Tallmadge ; was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, May 9, 1847, his parents, A. M. and Laura Stahl, being natives of Ohio, the father of Co- lumbiana Co., and the mother of Trumbull Co.

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The father of our subject was a farmer, and conducted the business successfully. In 1880, he removed to Ashtabula Co., where he still resides. His wife died in 1852, at the age of 35 years. Our subject's early life was spent on his father's farm and in attending the schools of the neighborhood. At the age of 15, he enlisted in Co. M. 2d Heavy Artillery, serv- ing until the close of the war. At the close of the war, he returned to Ashtabula Co., and at- tended school for about one year, and finished his education in his native town. In 1866, he came to Mogadore, this county, and began to learn the potter's trade, serving as an appren- tice one year. He then worked as journeyman for one year, and, in 1868, in company with J. Lee, operated a shop in Mogadore. This com- pany lasted about two and a half years. He then worked as journeyman for about one and a half years, and, in 1870, he, in company with T. H. Fenton, began the manufacture of stone- ware in Tallmadge, they making many improve- ments, and carrying on the business success- fully for about one year. In 1876, he pur- chased the works he now manages, and, having made many improvements, has now one of the best shops in town. In 1869, he was married to Laura Hale, daughter of A. M. Hale, of Springfield, whose sketch appears in this work. From that marriage there has been one child- Howard Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Stahl are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Tallmadge.

IRA P. SPERRY, sewer-pipe manufacturer. Tallmadge ; is a son of Lyman and Lydia (Peck) Sperry, the father being a native of New Haven Co., Conn., where he was engaged in farming. In 1819, he came to Tallmadge Town- ship, settling on a farm in the northeastern part of the township, where he lived until he died, ' his death occurring in 1858, aged 86 years. Mrs. Sperry died in 1836, at the age of 52 years. Our subject was born in Waterbury, Conn., in the year 1818. He came to Ohio with his parents in 1819, and lived on his father's farm until he was 14 years of age, when he was ap- prenticed to a blacksmith to learn the trade, serving three and one-half years; he then learned the carriage-ironing trade, which occu- pied three years ; he worked at the latter for one year. At the age of 21, attended school at Cuyahoga Falls for about one year. Then en- gaged with William C. Oviatt, of Tallmadge, as

a carriage-ironer, working for him for two years. In 1844, he purchased an interest in the works of William C. Oviatt, of Tallmadge, where they did a successful business. Their work was in use in every section of the State and many other States. They had a carriage depository in Cincinnati for fourteen years, where they did business to the amount of $300,000, but sold his interest in 1871. In 1870, he engaged in sewer-pipe manufacturing, in company with S. J. Ritchie and Dr. Sperry, of Tallmadge. They did an extensive business until 1879, when their shops were destroyed by fire, which proved disastrous to the village of Tallmadge. The works were valued at $150,000, and were the best of the kind in the State. Sept. 27, 1841, he was united in marriage to Clarissa Carlton, daughter of Peter Carlton, of Portage Co., and from that marriage, they had six children, four of whom are living ; their names are as follows : Willis C., George P., Francis L. and Henry B. The first named is a practic- ing physician in York Co., Neb. Mr. Sperry is a stalwart in the Republican party. In 1858, was elected by the Free-Soil party as their Representative in the Ohio Legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Sperry are active members of the Congregational Church.

JESSE SPRAGUE, farmer ; P. O. Middle- bury ; is the eighth of a family of eleven chil- dren born to Jonathan and Sarah Sprague ; they were natives of Sharon, Conn., where they were engaged in farming ; the father was a tan- ner and currier by trade, but worked very little at it, learning the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for several years ; in 1805, he came to Ohio, first stopping in Canfield, Mahoning Co., where he remained three years ; in 1808, he came to Tallmadge Township, settling on a farm ; this family was the fourth family in the township. Mr. Sprague died in 1837, at the age of 70, his widow dying in 1843 at the age of 64. Our subject was born in Tallmadge. Oct. 13, 1809, and lived at home until he was 21 years of age ; he then took charge of the farm, where he lived fifteen years ; in 1851, he purchased the farm he now occupies. In 1836, he married Sallie Y. Lane ; from that marriage there were two children-Rhoda, wife of David Foote, of Portage Co., and Heman, who is as- sociated with his father on the farm. Mr. Sprague has always voted with the Republican party.

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DENNIS TREAT, farmer ; P. O. Tallmadge ; son of Samuel and Alice (Weston) Treat, whose sketch appears in this work, was born in Tall- madge May 28, 1831 ; his youthful days were spent on the farm ; he obtained his education in the common schools and the academy of Tallmadge ; he lived on the farm until he was of age ; at the time of his father's death he pur- chased the old homestead, where he has since resided. In 1864, he enlisted in Co. D, 164th O. N. G., and, while in service, was stationed at Arlington Heights ; after his release from the service he returned to the farm, where he has since resided ; he owns 200 acres of valuable land, which he has farmed successfully. In 1874, he was elected President of the Summit Co. Agricultural Society ; he had previous to this date acted as Vice President of the same society. In 1857, he was united in marriage to Rhoda H., daughter of Dr. Philo Wright, of Tallmadge ; from that marriage there have been four children, viz., Alice W., Florence S., Hiram B. and Henry W. Mr. and Mrs. Treat are members of the Congregational Church of Tall- madge.

HARRIET E. TREAT, farmer ; P. O. Tall- madge ; is the widow of Lemuel P. Walcott, who was born in Tallmadge Aug. 18, 1831; his childhood was passed on the farm, where he re- mained until he had grown to manhood ; he ob- tained his education in the common schools, the Windom Academy and the Nelson High School ; after completing his education, he re- turned to the farm, and there lived until it was divided between himself and brothers. In November, 1856, he married Harriet E., daugh- ter of Richard and Amoret Treat, who shared his happiness until death separated them ; he died Nov. 10, 1876, at the age of 45 years ; he was a man much missed in the surrounding community in which he lived, for his amiable disposition, gentlemanly bearing and devotion to his church. He was the father of three children-Mary E., Flora I. and Bryan T .- all at home. Mrs. Wolcott still lives on the farm, is comfortably situated, with hosts of sympa- thizing friends, who with her share the loss of a kind husband and loving father.

PHILIP THOMAS, coal operator, Tall- madge ; is a son of John and Rachel Thomas, both of whom were natives of Wales, where the subject was born in 1825, in the shire of Mon- mouth. When 8 years old, Philip went to work

in a coal-mine and was thus employed until 1851, when he emigrated to America. Coming direct to Ohio, he settled in Summit County, Tallmadge Township, where he has since re- sided, with the exception of two years he passed in the township of Coventry. For a short time he worked in the coal-bank of W. H. Harris, and then came to the Upson banks which he and Wm. T. Owen leased in 1868. Four years later he secured his partner's inter- est and is doing a good business, employing some forty men, and mines about 15,000 tons annually. Mr. Thomas has by industry and economy secured a position in life that reflects credit on himself and shows what can be ac- complished, even under adverse circumstances by a determined will. His marriage was cele- brated in 1849, Miss Sarah Williams becoming his wife. Their nnion has been crowned with twelve children, eight of whom are living, viz., John, Mary, Philip, Llewellyn, Henry, Mor- gan, Frank and Willie. Mrs. Thomas is a con- sistent member of the Welsh Congregational Church. He is a Republican.

. ANDREW TREAT, farmer ; P. O. Tall- madge ; was born in New Haven Co., Conn., Dec. 22, 1799. He spent his youthful days on the farm; he obtained his education in the common schools and the academy of his native town. In 1823, he came to Tallmadge Town- ship, and settled on a farm of 109 acres of partly cleared land, where he has since resided. He now owns about 525 acres of well-improved land. He has given his attention to farming exclusively, and by his industrious and eco- nomical habits has become the wealthiest man of his township. April 24, 1823, he was mar- ried to Marrietta N. Treat, who was born in New Haven Co., Conn. From that marriage there has been two children-Joseph A., of Cleveland, and Julia E., wife of F. F. Fenn, of Tallmadge. Mr. and Mrs. Treat are members of the Congregational Church of Tallmadge, uniting with the same over sixty years ago. April 24, 1823, they celebrated the fiftieth an- niversary of their marriage day.

S. C. TAYLOR, farmer ; P. O. Middlebury ; was born in Tallmadge Oct. 29, 1837, and is the only child living of a family born to Elijah and Betsey (Clinton) Taylor. Elijah Taylor was a native of Massachusetts, his birth occur- ring in 1796. He lived on the farm until 1816, when he came to Ohio, settling in Portage

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Co., where he remained ten years, and while there was engaged in farming. In 1826, he removed to Tallmadge and settled on a farm. He was a thrifty farmer, and by his industry and economy accumulated a large amount of property. He died Feb. 10, 1872, at the age of 76. His wife was a native of Trumbull Co., Ohio, her parents settling there at an early day. She bore him two children-S. C. being the only surviving one. His early life was spent on the farm. He obtained his education in the schools of his neighborhood. He has always been engaged in farming on the farm on which he was raised. In 1860, he was married to Sarah Hagenbaugh, of Tallmadge, who hore him one child, viz., Albert W. She died Dec. 7, 1864. He married for his second wife Sarah McNeal, daughter of James and Sarah McNeal, who are residents of Pennsylvania. From the last union there has been three children, viz., Minnie E., Charles C. and Howard H.

STANLEY TREAT, farmer; P. O. Tall- madge ; is the third of a family of six chil- dren born to Samuel and Alice (Weston) Treat, who were natives of Connecticut, and came to Tallmadge in 1818. Samuel Treat obtained his education in the common schools of New Haven Co., where he remained until he came to Ohio. In 1818, he walked across the country, reaching Tallmadge after a long and tiresome tramp. He purchased 300 acres of land in the southeast corner of the township, upon which he settled the year following. In 1820, he was married to the above-named lady, who bore him six children, five sons and one daughter. Three of the sons died after reaching manhood. Samuel, Jr., was a prominent lawyer of Will- iams Co., and by his death the county lost one of its most enterprising men. Henry was a farmer of Northampton Township, and H. B., a graduate of the Western Reserve College and a proficient scholar, died in Mississippi after a short illness. While there he was engaged in school-teaching. The father of our subject lived on the farm up to the time of his death he was a leading man in church and society circles. The subject of this sketch was born on his father's farm in Tallmadge June 6, 1826. He obtained his education in the com- mon schools and at the Tallmadge Academy. After completing his education he returned to the farm, where he remained until he was 25 years of age. He then bought a farm of 160

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History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 168

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