History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 170

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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man, his services have been brought into requisition by the public. Mr. Bliss is one of the self-made men of this township. He has been industrious, prudent and economical, and has now 240 acres of good land. Since the dissolution of the Whig party, he has been a Republican, and has filled several offices of trust in the township and served two years as Commissioner of the county. He is not a member of any orthodox church, yet is a sup- porter of the Gospel and a friend to all relig- ious orders and enterprises that are calculated to advance the interests of the community at large. He is a life member of the American Bible Society. He and his family patronize liberally the newspapers and monthly period- icals. Of four children born three are living -Ellen, Lorin and George. Horace was a member of Co. C, 115th O. V. I .; enlisted August, 1862, and died Feb. 20, 1863, of dis- ease contracted in the army. All the Bliss family are Republicans with the exception of George Bliss, who was a Democrat. He repre- sented this county in the State Legislature.

C. J. CHAFFEE, farmer and stock-raiser ; son of Comfort and Perses (Skinner) Chaffee, was born in Hampden Co., Mass., April 14, 1817. Comfort's father bore the same name ; he was a son of Asa, who was the son of Asa, Sr., which makes Comfort J., whose name heads this sketch, of the fifth generation from Asa Chaffee, Sr. The Chaffee family were among the stanch families in the Colonial times ; nine of the family were represented in the war of the Revolution. Comfort, Sr., mar- ried Mary Bliss ; their children were Comfort, Joel and Bliss. To Comfort and Perses were born ten children, of whom Polly (Mrs. G. Smith), settled in Springfield, Mass .; Rodolphus died in Michigan ; John M. died in Spring- field, Mass. ; Jonathan S. died in Grand Haven, Mich. ; Perses married S. Hunt, and raised four children ; William P. lives in Wilberham, on his grandfather's place, and Electa settled in Hampden. Mr. Chaffee's great-uncle, Isaiah Ephraim, was among the number who chased the wolf in the den, which Maj. Putnam captured. Isaiah and William were at Braddock's de- feat. Isaiah was in command of the wagon- train, and was attacked by the Indians ; Isaac fought with desperation, and was finally shot, but had slain nine of the dusky warriors ere he received his death wound. Subject, being

of a mechanical turn of mind, worked in ma- chine-shops, and was engaged for some time in the armory at Millberry-engaged in the manufacture of pistols and spring-bow callipers; also, at Chiekopee Falls, on slide wrenches. He came West in 1840, and worked at Breeks- ville a short time ; then went to Elyria, and assisted in building the first machinery used in the.mills by Herrick & Palmer; with this firm he remained nearly three years. June 24, 1845, he was married to Asenath Ward Ferry, born Nov. 13, 1819, in Massachusetts, a daughter of Noah Ferry and Rebecca Ward. Noah was born in Palmer, Mass., 1783 ; he had two sons and four daughters, whose names were James A., Asenath W., Sophia J., Rebecca, Maria and Noah F. Noah was a son of Judah and Han- nah (Cooley) Ferry. Rebecca Ward was a daughter of Reuben Ward, whose wife was Rebecca (Firbush) Wood, a daughter of Dr. Wood. Reuben was a son of Lieut. Urijah Ward, and a brother of Sheriffs Asa, Calvin and Dr. John Ward. Perses, the mother of C. J., was a daughter of Jonathan V. and Drusilla (Perrin) Skinner, to whom were born five chil- dren-Aaron, who was a noted lawyer, George, Frank, Orin and Jonathan, who was a manu- facturer. The Skiners were from England, and were among the first settlers in America. Mr. Chaffee has been a resident of this town- ship for many years ; he has been a successful farmer and has 375 acres of land, situate in the west part of the township ; said farm is well adapted to farming and pasturage. The spars of Commodore Perry's boat were cut off this land, also the timber of which the vessel " Sardis" was built. Mr. Chaffee has been in the past quite extensively engaged in the dairy business, running 70 cows, but more recently is engaged in stock-raising. He has two chil- dren -Lucian M. and Anna M., now Mrs. Dr. Franklin M. Coates, in Berea, Cuyahoga Co.

Z. F. CHAMBERLIN, farmer; P. O. Macedonia. The Chamberlin family of this county, originated from William Chamberlin, who came from England to Connecticut, in 1780 ; his wife was Jemima Skinner. Amos, his son, married Jerusha Crane, by whom he had five sons and four daughters, viz., Horace A., Harris B., Schuyler M., Orville W., Henry H., Laura, Jerusha, Catharine and Cordelia. Horace A., was born in Hudson Township, March 24. 1819 ; Sept. 24, 1839, he married

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Anna Post, who was born Nov. 28, 1820, in Hudson Township, daughter of Zina and Marena (Kellogg) Post. Zina was born in Saybrook, Conn., son of Joshua, who died in Connecticut. Marena was a daughter of Bradford Kellogg, a native of Vermont, who entered the Revolu- tionary war when young, and who being under- size, stood on a log at the time of inspection to raise him him to regulution height. Zina Post was a soldier in the war of 1812, and at one time 250 of Hull's soldiers encamped one night on his premises and partook of his hos- pitality. To Horace and Anna (Post) Cham- berlin were born six children-Zina F. and Francis A., now in Newburg in the wire works; Edward A., at Cuyahoga Falls, in rivet mann- facturing ; Horace A. and Willie E., on the homestead ; Delos (deceased) ; Horace A., died Oct. 30, 1876 ; his wife is yet living. Zina F. and his father were born on the same farm. March 20, 1862 ; he married Sarah A. Paxson, born in Stark Co., Lexington Township, Ohio, April 20, 1841, daughter of Heston C. and Ra- chel (Ingledue) Paxson, her father was born Feb. 17, 1794, in Lancaster Co., Penn., son of Will- iam, whose ancestors came from England. Rachel Ingledne was a daughter of Blackstone and Nellie (Wheat) Ingledue, to whom were born, seven children-Reason, Eber, William Rachel, Parmelia and Ellen. To Heston and Rachel Paxson were born four children whose names are Ezra W., now in Stark County ; Ln- cinda, now in Marshall Co., Iowa, the wife of R. Strang ; Melinda (Mrs. Joseph Sheets), Stark Co., Ohio, and Sarah A. (Mrs. Chamberlin). Since the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Chamber- lin they have been constant residents of this township, with the exception of one year spent in Cleveland and a short time in Hudson Township. He is now located on the farm his father (Horace) owned, situated on Lot 8, which is one of the finest locations (inclusive of house and farm buildings) in the township. His farm consists of 150 acres. He has but one child-Hanmer E., born July 14, 1866. The Chamberlin and Post families are Repub- licans.

MRS. GEORGE DARLING, Northfield ; was born in Putnam, Washington Co., N. Y., March 11, 1821. Her parents were Robert Sheill, who was born in Scotland, Oct. 28, 1784, and died Oct. 11, 1834, and Mary (Easton) Sheill born Aug. 13, 1789, and died March 7, 1828. Rob-

ert Sheill was a son of William Sheill who was born in 1760, and died in June, 1844. Mary Easton was a daughter of George Easton and Margaret (Hntton) Easton, who was a daughter of William Hutton, of Scotland. To Robert Sheill and wife were born nine children-Mar- garet, Elizabeth, Jane, Janette, Agnes, Mary, Bathsheba (Mrs. Darling), William and Robert. Jane, Agnes, Mary, Bathsheba and Robert are the surviving members at this date (1881). Robert Sheill was a weaver in his native home (Scotland). George Easton was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Adam Darling was born in Scotland about the year 1778, and was married to Elizabeth Porteous Dec. 18, 1812. In the year 1816, they emigrated to America, landing at Baltimore, where they remained for about a year, and from there they removed to Putnam, Washington Co., N. Y. To Adam and Elizabeth were born ten children-George, born Jan. 8, 1814, at Dunbar, Scotland ; John, Hel- en, James, Margaret, Thomas, William, Jan- ette, Elizabeth and Mary. Those living are James, of Sac Co., Iowa ; Margaret, Mrs. Daniel Boyd, of Pocahontas Co., Iowa ; Janette, Mrs. Adam Kuhn, of Houston Co., Minn .; Thomas, of Oakland Co., Mich., and Mary, Mrs. Isaac Thompson, of Houston Co., Minn. George Dar- ling and Bathsheba Sheill were married in Put- nam, Washington Co., N. Y., June 13. 1843. In the year 1845, they removed to Northfield, and located one-fourth mile north of the Cen- ter. Mr. Darling was a carpenter by trade, as was his father, and, during his life, he pursued his trade industrionsly. He died June 24, 1880, at the age of 66 years. He was a mem- ber of the United Presbyterian Church for up- ward of forty years, and was highly respected by all who knew him. His wife and four children remain on the homestead with their mother. Mary E. is one of the most success- ful teachers of the county, having an experi- ence of twenty-eight terms of teaching. Mar- garet A., relict of Thomas McArthur, of Put- nam, Washington Co., N. Y., who died Sept. 6, 1876, leaving one child-Ida Marion. Robert A. and Georgiana are at home.

J. C. DEISMAN, farmer ; P. O. Northfield ; born May 12, 1831, in Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, the second child born to Henry L. and Letitia (Coulson) Deisman. He was born Feb. 27, 1807, in Warrington Township, in York Co .. Penn., whose father bore the same name (H. L.).

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Was a native of Germany ; came to America prior to the war of the Revolution, when he was 14 years of age, and was sold to pay his passage money. He settled in Pennsylvania, and raised a family of seven children, who were Rebecca, Rachel, Susan, Elizabeth, Mary, Henry L. and John. The father of James C., our subject, was a weaver by trade, which vo- cation he followed for many years. In 1828, was married to Letitia Coulson, whose birth was Nov. 5, 1809, in same county as her hus- band ; she was a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Glass) Coulson ; he was a son of David, whose wife was Jane Clark. Mrs. Deis- man was the only child born to her parents that lived to be grown. Elizabeth Glass was a daughter of Daniel and Letta (Gray) Glass, both natives of Ireland ; they had children as fol- lows : William, Daniel and John. The chil- dren of David Coulson were William and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Deisman came West to Columbiana County, about the year 1830, and, about seven years afterward, came to this township with $160, purchasing 35 acres on Lot 41, costing him $6.25 per acre, with no im- provements , here they settled, when he got his cabin built had 50 cents left, he working at his trade when not engaged at his home on the farm, and paid for his land, remaining on the same until his death, Oct. 8. 1867, having been for many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife yet survives him ; has been a member of the same church since 16 years of age. James C. left home soon after 21 ; Nov. 15, 1858, was married to Elizabeth Patterson, born Jan. 15, 1835, daughter of Thomas and Jane McNeelen, born December, 1799; he was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 22, 1797, son of Andrew, who was a Virginian. The mother of Thomas Patterson was Mary Bell. The children of Andrew, were Andrew, Nathaniel, Thomas, Belsey and Polly. Jane McNeelen's parents were William and Mary (Ray) McNeelen, whose offspring were Ellen, Jane, Peggy, Eliza, Nancy, William and Samuel. The parents of Mrs. Deisman came West in 1857, to Bedford Township, Cuyahoga Co .; they had six children-William, James, Thomas, Ellen, Mary and Lizzie ; parents died, he 1878, she 1844. After Mr. and Mrs. Deisman was married, they located in Bedford Township, remaining there until 1870, when he moved to the township, purchasing 103 acres on Lot 61,

where he has since resided ; has one daughter- Emma, born 1860. Mrs. Deisman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of Bedford Lodge, No. 375, A., F. & A. M., also of the Chapter of R. A. Masons.

JOHN DOSENBURY, farmer; P. O. North- field ; was born Dec. 1, 1800, in Hunterdon Co., N. J., to Cornelius and Mary (Stillwell) Dosenbury. Cornelius was a son of Abram, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution ; he and all his brothers served under Gen. Washington in the battles of Trenton, Prince- ton, etc. Abram Dosenbury was a native of Holland, and emigrated to the United States about the middle of the seventeenth century. Mary was a daughter of John Stillwell, whose wife was Sarah Stevenson, whose family was from Germany. Cornelius had ten children born him, viz .. Sarah, Ann, John, Hannah, Elizabeth, Charity, Rebecca, Phineas, Cornelius, and Phebe (deceased). John left home at 21. and moved about from place to place for several years before he settled down ; then, in 1829, he came West and stayed one year in Michigan ; also some length of time near Zanesville. Nov. 14, 1835, he married Ruth Duncan, born Dec. 6, 1816, in Beaver Co., Penn. ; she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (McLean) Duncan. John Duncan's parents came from Ireland, and he was born on the sea while his parents were coming to this country. Thirteen children were born them ; eleven grew up, whose names were Robert, John, Hannah, Ruth, McLean, William, Elizabeth, Mary, James, Simeon and Perry. The Duncan family settled in this township about the year 1821. To Mr. Dosenbury nine children were born ; those living are William (in Montcalm Co., Mich.). John (in Pierson, same State), Sarah (this county), George, Cornelius, Frank, Harriet (at home) and Jane (died at 31). John built the first house in Pierson. Mrs. Dosenbury is a member of the M. E. Church. He is not a member of any denomination, but is a believer in Spiritualism.

L. R. FOSTER, farmer; P. O. Macedonia ; was born in Warrensburg, Warren Co., N. Y., Ang. 7, 1831, to Lyman and Minerva (Everest) Foster. His father was born Feb. 28, 1805, near Augusta, Maine ; he was a son of Eli and Amy (Carpenter) Foster. The Fosters are of Irish ancestry. The tradition is, that four brothers came from Ireland and settled in the

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Eastern States ; from them have descended the existing families of the name. To Eli and Amy were born Fannie, Lyman, Eli and Eliza. Minerva Everest was born in Essex Co., N. Y., June 17, 1806, daughter of William Everest, who was born Sept. 24, 1771, in Addison Co., Vt., son of Zadock Everest, whose ancestors came from England, and are in direct line of connection with the Dudley family. Zadock Everest was one of the early settlers in Ad- dison Co., Vt. The first session of court in that county was held in his house, and at the time of the Revolution his house was head- quarters for the officers of the troops, wlio were encamped on the farm. To Zadock were born thirteen children. William Everest married Mina Holcomb, by whom he had thirteen chil- dren, nine of whom grew to maturity-William B., Harvey, Almina, Clarissa, Minerva, Amanda, Miranda, Zadock and Marshall. Eli Foster and wife, after marriage, moved to Maine, where Lyman (the father of L. R.) was born, and when 10 years of age, removed with his parents to Warren Co., N. Y. The parents of our subject were married March 10, 1829; to them were born eight children, viz. : Orlando, Le Roy R., Andrew J., Amanda E., Alonzo L., Sarah J., Rada M. and Amelia M. The parents of the above came West in 1841, and located in Macedonia, with a family of six children and $52 in money, and a scanty amount of house- hold goods ; though poor, being industrious and handy with tools, by working at the car- penter's trade and whatever labor was the most remunerative, he was successful and acquired a good home and a competence. He died Sept. 24, 1875. He was one of the founders of the Baptist Church, and was for many years a regularly ordained Deacon of the same ; was a free and outspoken man in whatever he deemed was right ; was a friend of the bondman, who were fleeing for liberty, ever found in him a true friend, and was a man who never aspired after political preferment. William Everest and wife came West to this State in 1841, where they lived until their death. His decease took place Jan. 23, 1856 ; his wife's in April, 1861. Our subject was raised to farming, and at the age of 19, began teaching in the public schools ; he taught singing classes during the winter ; music is a talent that has always predominated in the family. July 1, 1859, he married Maria Stevens, born in Princeville, Peoria Co., Ill.,

daughter of William and Maria (Blood) Stevens. Mr. Stevens is now an extensive land owner in Quiver Township, Mason Co., Ill. Mrs. Foster died Nov. 1, 1862, leaving one child-Ora M. Mr. Foster has 175 acres of land, and, though not a member of any church, is a friend to and supporter of Christianity, and an active worker and superintendent of the Sunday school. He is a true Republican, and a strong temperance man.

GEORGE FORBES, stock-trader, Macedonia. Esquire Forbes was born April 27, 1840, in Aberdeen Co., Scotland, and was the youngest of a family of nine children born to Nathaniel and Margaret Souder. His father was born about the year 1794, son of William Forbes. Margaret was a daughter of Robert Souder, to whom were born two children-Margaret and Mary, both living. The family emigrated to this State, locating in Cuyahoga Co., Solon Township, in 1852. Nine children were born to them, eight living-Mary (now in Solon, the wife of George Cowan), Robert (in Bedford Township), Margaret and Isabella (same town- ship), also John and James (of this township), and Alexander (a teacher of Cleveland). After several years' residence, Nathaniel purchased land and located in this township in 1862. His death occurred May, 1875 ; his wife, still living, is a resident of Bedford Township. George was raised to farming pursuits ; receiving the advantages afforded at the common district school and at Hiram, he launched out as a teacher, and was successfully engaged for sev- eral years. Since 1864, he has been engaged in stock-trading. In June, 1875, he formed a matrimonial alliance with Fannie Bliss. Since April, 1876, he has served as Justice of the Peace. His good judgment, aided by his studied acquaintance with common law, con- spire to make him an able and satisfactory officer. Although not a member of any church, he contributes to the support of the Gospel.

ELIHU GRISWOLD, retired farmer ; P. O. Macedonia ; born in Schroon, Essex Co., N. Y., Sept. 2, 1807 ; was raised in Essex Co., where his father, Elihu, died. Mr. Griswold came West to this township May 19, 1832, and pur- chased 164 acres on Lot 7, from Henry M. Boardman, upon which there were no improve- ments whatever. Building him a small cabin a short distance north of his present residence ; he then cut off about ten acres and sowed the

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same in wheat ; the following year, while this was maturing, he returned East to his native county, and was married to Betsy Potter, and returned with her the same week ; he started, driving the entire distance, in a buggy borrowed from Col. Arthur, of Northfield Center. Since Mr. Griswold came, he has resided on his first purchase. In 1843, he built his present resi- dence. His wife died Dec. 30, 1862, leaving no issue. June 14, 1863, he was married to Louisa, born, 1841, in this township, daughter of William and Sarah (Baum) Powell. Mr. Griswold has been seriously injured by a fall occasioned by a horse running away ; his health and mental faculties are impaired to such an extent as to render him incompetent to attend to his own business affairs, of which Mrs. Gris- wold has taken charge, and, in the management of the same, she has displayed a spirit of en- terprise and business tact not seen in the aver- age woman. She has been a member of the M. E. Church for over a score of years. Mr. Griswold is not a member of any church, yet has always been an honorable man, upright and straight in his business transactions, and has been highly respected in the community. They have one son-Elihu W., born Nov. 8, 1865. He owns 186 acres of land.

MRS. ALMIRA HERBERT, retired ; P. O. Macedonia ; third daughter of Elisha and Sarah (Simms) Hyde ; was born Sept. 28, 1812, in Hartwick, Otsego Co., N. Y. Elisha was raised in Vermont ; Sarah Simms was born in Rhode Island, and was the daughter of a sea-faring man, who was the captain of a merchantman ; the family are supposed to be of English de- scent. To Elisha was born Grace, who married Truman Chaffee, who settled in Trumbull Co., this State, and raised a large family ; they finally located in Orwell, Ashtabula Co .; Sarah also settled in Trumbull Co. after becoming the wife of Horace Mansfield; they raised no family. Elisha Hyde was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; he died Oct. 8, 1862, his wife in 1827 ; both were members of the M. E. Church. Mrs. Herbert came West to Trumbull Co. in 1824, with her parents, who settled in Farming- ton, where they died, as per above statement. Sept. 9, 1845, she was married to James Her- bert, who was born in Leitram Co., Ireland ; his parents were William and Jane (Saddler) Herbert. Mr. John Senters was a boon com- panion to Mr. Herbert, and came with him from

the same county in Ireland to this State, and together they worked on the public works at Cleveland and at Akron ; after saving some money, they made their first purchase in partner- ship, one taking the south part of the lot and the other the north. Mr. Herbert died in 1865. Mrs. Herbert is a member of the M. E. Church.

J. A. HERBERT, farmer ; P. O. Macedonia. John A. Herbert was born on the farm where he now lives June 21, 1852 ; he is the third child of four born to James and Almira (Hyde) Herbert ; Hattie is an experienced and successful teacher, and Sarah is the wife of O. T. Holbrook, of this township. John A. was married to Mary Means, born Oct. 24, 1857 ; she is a daughter of Andrew S. Means, one of the prominent farmers and pioneers of this township ; they have one child, Ouida. John A. now resides on the homestead farm, which contains 206 acres ; his mother and sister Hattie reside in Macedonia.

HORACE HOLBROOK, retired farmer ; P. O. Macedonia ; third child of John and Susan- nah (Towne) Holbrook, was born in Essex Co., Vt., June 19, 1803. He was one of ten chil- dren-eight of whom lived to be grown, whose names were Rebecca, Horace. Salem, Adaline, Alanson, Irena, William H. and Nelson M. The boys are yet living-Salem in Wisconsin, Alanson in Michigan, William in New York, Nelson in Iowa, Horace in this township. Irena is not married, and resides in Michigan. Job was the grandfather of Horace, and mar- ried Naomi Stebbins. Jonathan and William Towne served in the war of the Revolution, and Alanson Holbrook in that of 1812. The Towne family trace their origin to William Towne, an Anglo-American, born about the year 1600, who came to Salem, Mass., in 1640, and after- ward removed to Topsfield in 1852, where he died, aged 72. His son Jacob was born in 1631, and in 1657, married Catharine Symonds, and by her had six children. John, his son, was born April 2, 1658. Feb. 2, 1680, he mar- ried Mary Smith, and settled in Oxford in 1712. Ten children were born him. The next gene- ration was Israel, born Nov. 18, 1684-mar- ried Susan Haven, who bore him ten children. Israel, the next in order. was born Feb. 12. 1727, purchased a farm in Belchertown in 1749, married Naomi Stebbins in 1754. She was born Nov. 9, 1735. He died Dec. 10, 1805, in his 78th year, and she on Feb. 12, 1827, in

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her 92d year. All of the children, ten in num- ber, were born and brought up in Belchertown. Next was Salem Towne, born March 5, 1779, married Abigail King, March 26, 1807, and lived in Granville, N. Y., until 1829, when he moved to Aurora. Abigail was born Oct. 12, 1781 ; she died while on a visit to Gallipolis, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1840, in her 60th year. The chil- dren, seven in number, were all born in Gran- ville, N. Y. Horace was raised a farmer ; leav- ing home at 21, he embarked for himself, and worked out by the month. In the spring of 1834, he came West, purchasing, where he now lives, 80 acres. Returning in 1835, he married Mary Gutherie, born in 1809 ; a daughter of James Gutherie, whose wife was a Munson. His wife died fourteen months after their mar- riage, leaving no issue. April 11, 1839, he married Susan Thompson, born in Hudson Township, Oct. 2, 1802 ; daughter of Moses and Elizabeth (Mills) Thompson. She died in January, 1879 ; by her he had one son, Ossian T., who now resides with Mr. Holbrook on the homestead. His present wife was a daughter of James Herbert, one of the old settlers of the township. Mr. Holbrook began in life poor, and has now 175 acres, situated a short distance north of Macedonia. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and one of the solid and substantial representatives of the community.

C. HUNT, farmer ; P. O. Northfield. . Calvin Hunt is the youngest of a family of eleven children, whose parents were Abner and Betsy (Johnson) Hunt. The names of the children born them were Lovina, Almira, Nancy, Abner, William, Norman, Russel, Marshall, Hannah and Calvin, all of whom lived to be men and women. Abner Hunt was born in Massachu- setts Aug. 18, 1791 ; wife born in same State in 1788. Abner was a son of Jacob Hunt, who was a soldier in the war of 1812. To him were born children as follows: Jacob, Thomas, John, Sallie and Hannah. Abner Hunt came West in 1817, remaining one year on Tinker's Creek, in Cuy- ahoga Co .; the year following, came to this township, where he rented land several years ; coming here poor, had but little means to do with. March, 1825, located in the north part of the township on Lot 72, purchasing 38 acres of Dorsey Viers ; no improvements at the time of purchase. Ten years afterward, he added 14 acres more, which was the date of Calvin's

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History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio, Part 170

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