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No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 11:31:53 -0600 From: Betty Ralph To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <2.2.32.20001113173153.006f7a20@HiWAAY.net> Subject: Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Streetsboro # 3 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Bios: McGrew, Nighman, Olin, Page, Patterson - Portage County, Ohio, from "History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net D.F. McGREW (deceased) was born in Springfield, Summit Co., Ohio, July 18, 1830, son of William McGrew, and early settler of Streetsboro Township, this county, who cleared and improved a farm here, on which he lived and died. William McGrew was parent of six children: Margaret; D.F., our subject; Willis, deceased; Delight, Newton, deceased, and William. Our subject was reared in Streetsboro, this county, where he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed all his life. He also conducted a small farm. He was married October 24, 1852, to Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen and Rebecca (Walker) Myers, first settlers of Streetsboro Township, this county. Mrs. McGrew's Grandfather, Mr. Myers, was a pioneer of Streetsboro Township, and lived to be one hundred and six years old. To our subject and wife was born one child - Emma C., wife of E.C. Root. Mr. McGrew's father dying when he was but eight years of age, he was thus early thrown upon his own resources, and as a consequence his schooling was very limited, yet at the time of his death he was a man well versed in matters of history and general information. The young came to him for advise and counsel, and the middle-aged found in him a friend and co-worker in all matters pertaining to the elevation and improvement of society. He was a member of the Congregational Church, took an active interest in the Sabbath-school, and for many years was Superintendent, teacher and one of its most earnest workers. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace two terms, and was serving in this office at the time of his death. In politics he was ever a Democrat. Mr. McGrew died July 5, 1878, in his forty-eighth year. GEORGE D. McGREW, farmer, P.O. Earlvile, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 18, 1838; son of George B. and Susannah (Martin) McGrew, latter of whom died February 29, 1884. She was a daughter of Robert and Mary Martin. George B. McGrew was born in Springfield, Mahoning Co., Ohio, March 6, 1803, son of Archibald and Margaret (Baird) McGrew, natives of Westmoreland County, Penn. He was reared in Springfield (now summit County), Ohio, where he lived until thirty years of age, and in 1833 settled in Streetsboro, this county, and cleared and improved the farm now owed by R.H. Peck, where he resided up to 1860, when he settled on his present farm in the southern part of the township, a part of which he also cleared. He was married, February 6, 1838, to Susannah, daughter of Robert and Mary Martin, of Beaver County, Penn., by whom he had ten children: George D., William T., Mary (deceased), Robert M. (deceased), Margaret B., Archibald D., Marcia F., Sarah E., Scott M., Susan D. (Mrs. A.N. Sperry). The father is a prominent member of and a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, with which he has been connected upward of fifty years. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native place, where he has always resided, and was educated in the common and high schools. He served in the late war of the Rebellion, enlisting August 9, 1862, in the Ninth Ohio Independent Battery, and was honorably discharged June 16, 1865. He was married, November 18, 1869, to Alvira E., daughter of Samuel and Emily (Newton) Stone, of Tallmadge, Ohio, by whom he has had five children: George B. (deceased), Alvin N., Susan R., Emma D. and Bertha M. Mr. and Mrs. McGrew are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is an officer; he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath-school several terms. Our subject is a member of the G.A.R. In politics he is a Republican. ORRIN NIGHMAN, farmer, P.O. Earlville, was born in Streetsboro, this county, November 10, 1832; son of Frederick and Parmelia (Van) Nighman, who were the first couple married in Streetsboro. His paternal grandparents were Adam and Betsey Nighman, formerly of Westmoreland County, Penn., and who settled in Franklin Township, this county, in 1809. His maternal grandparents were Absolem and Abigail Van, the former of whom was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Stowe, now Summit County, Ohio. Our subject was reared in his native town, where he has always resided. He was married, July 2, 1863, to Mary, daughter of Abram B. and Jane M. (Clark) Nash, of Streetsboro, natives of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. Mrs. Nighman's paternal grandfather was Jonathan Nash, a native of Great Barrington, Mass., a farmer by occupation, who settled in New Hartford, N.Y., in 1802, but removed to Ohio in 1834, and died in Penfield, Lorain County, January 15, 1838. Her maternal grandfather was Robert Clark, a native of Pennsylvania, and an early settler of Streetsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Nighman have had three children: Gertie L., an infant son (deceased) and Alvin W. They reside on the old homestead on which his father settled in 1832. Mrs. Nighman is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics our subject is a Democrat. ALONZO E. OLIN, farmer, P.O. Earlville, was born in Perry, N.Y., May 18, 1820; son of Samuel and Betsey (Green) Olin, who settled in Streetsboro in 1839, where they cleared and improved a farm on which they lived and died. Our subject came to Streetsboro, this county, with his parents, with whom he remained until he was twenty-three years of age, when he located on the farm now owned and occupied by his brother Elon, where he resided three years. He then settled on the farm where he now lives, most of which he has cleared and improved himself. He was married, October 12, 1842, to Almira B., daughter of Solomon and Hannah (Brown) Squires, of Perry, N.Y., by whom he has four children living: James, Arthur S., John and Frank, all married; and there are seven grand-children. Mr. Olin is a representative of one of the leading pioneers of Streetsboro Township, his father having at one time owned over 900 acres of land here and in Franklin township, most of which was divided and now owned by his descendants. Mr. Olin in politics is a Democrat. NATHANIEL S. OLIN, farmer, P.O. Streetsborough, was born in Perry, Wyoming Co., N.Y., December 28, 1838; son of Samuel and Mercy (Seymour) Olin, who settled in Streetsboro March 11, 1839, locating on the farm now occupied by our subject, which they cleared and improved, and where they lived and died. Samuel Olin was a native of Vermont, and a son of Ezra Olin, late of Perry, N.Y. He was twice married, having by his first wife, Betsey Green, eight children: Silas (deceased); Sophia (deceased); Alonzo; Sarah (deceased); Elon; Bethania (deceased) Ezra (deceased); Betsey A., wife of Thomas Price. His second wife was Mercy Seymour, of Genesse County, N.Y., who bore him seven children: Emily L., wife of Dow Pease; Seymour (deceased); Nathaniel S.; Adelaide, wife of C.R. Doolittle; Martha (deceased); Mary (deceased) and Samuel. The subject of this sketch was reared in Streetsboro and educated in the common schools. He was married, December 18, 1861, to Augusta, daughter of Albert and Alamanda (Burroughs) Doolittle, of Streetsboro, by whom he has one child - Albert D. For the past fifteen years Mr. Olin has been a breeder of Shorthorn Durham cattle, and now has a fine herd of twenty-five, all registered in the American Herd Book. At the Ohio State Fair, in 1884, with an entry of five head, he took three first-class premiums, competing with over 200 head of cattle on exhibition from Ohio and other States. He has been President of the Portage County Agricultural Society four years; is a member of the Horticultural Society; the P. of H., and is a F.&A.M. He has held several of the minor township offices. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Olin are members of the Universalist Church. ENOS PAGE, farmer, P.O. Streetsborough, was born in Wallingford, Conn., August 3, 1806, a son of Isaac and Ruth (Rice) Page. He was reared in his native town and settled in 1830 on the farm in Streetsboro where he now resides, which he cleared and improved, and for which he paid $2 per acre. It was then an unbroken wilderness, and his nearest neighbor was Mr. Holcomb, who resided on the farm now owned by C.S. Hannum. Our subject was married November 8, 1832, to Cinderella, daughter of Joseph C. and Rosetta (Griswold) Baldwin, of Atwater Township, this county, by whom there were five children: Sidney, deceased; Eli; Mary, wife of Jefferson Mellen; Sylvannus, deceased, and Alfred. Mr. Page is one of the few pioneers still living in Streetsboro, and is one of its representative citizens. He and his wife are members of the Baptist church, with which they have been connected about fifty years. In politics he is a Republican. LEWIS C. PATTERSON, farmer, P.O. Streetsborough, was born August 21, 1831, in Streetsboro, this county, son of Ira and Jane (Crawford) Patterson, who reared a family of seven children: Charlotte, wife of Stephen Lekens; Lewis C.; Oscar D.; Emerancy; Mary J., wife of M. Ladu; Crawford and Henrietta, latter wife of Harry Ellis. Ira Patterson settled in Streetsboro, this county, about 1829, and assisted in clearing and improving several farms. Our subject's maternal grandfather, David Crawford, was among the first settlers of Tallmadge, Summit Co., Ohio, but afterward settled in Streetsboro on the farm now occupied by our subject, which he cleared and improved, and where he lived and died. Lewis C. Patterson has always resided in his native township, and followed farming as an occupation. He was married June 30, 1853, to Fanny C., daughter of Elisha and Fanny Rogers, of western New York, by whom he has two children: Scott F. and George L. Mr. Patterson is one of the leading farmers here. In politics he is a Republican. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2000 12:21:56 -0600 From: Betty Ralph To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <2.2.32.20001113182156.006f27f0@HiWAAY.net> Subject: Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Streetsboro # 4 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Bios: Peck, Plum, Risley, Root - Portage County, Ohio, from "History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ELI PECK, farmer, P.O. Streetsborough, was born in Newtown, Fairfield Co., Conn., February 13, 1808, and is a son of Rufus and Sally (Hall) Peck, who settled in Streetsboro Township, this county, coming here in 1836, with a family of five children and two grandchildren, in a two-horse wagon. They were twenty-one days on the road, starting October 14, 1836, and arriving in Hudson November 4 following. Rufus Peck settled on Lot 81, in Streetsboro Township, a part of which he cleared and improved. They were the parents of twelve children: Chloe (deceased), Lyman (deceased), William, John, Eli, Paulina (deceased), Clara, Sarah A. (deceased), Russell, Henry (deceased), Nathan (deceased) and Horace. Our subject was married April 27, 1840, to Eliza, daughter of Hezekiah and Mary (Buell) Judd, of Berkshire County, Mass., by whom he has had four children: Buell J. (deceased), Julia (deceased), Cyrus (deceased) and Charles E. Of these, Julia married James J. Osgood, and at her death left three children: Charles B., William W. and Elliott I. Charles E. married Lizzie Davidson, of Pennsylvania (have two children: James E. and Fred T.) Mr. Peck first settled on Lot 82, and has lived on his present farm since 1856. He has held several minor offices in the township. In politics he is a Republican. NORMAN D. PECK, merchant, Streetsboro, was born June 14, 1843, in Streetsboro, this county, a son of Henry and Julia E. (Jenkins) Peck, former a native of Connecticut, and a tailor by trade, a son of Rufus and Sally (Hall) Peck, who settled in Streetsboro in 1836, here worked at his trade for several years, after which he engaged in farming and dairying, and became also a producer and buyer of cheese. Henry Peck was married January 1, 1840, to Julie E., daughter of Samuel and Ursula (Brewster) Jenkins, former of whom was a native of Fort Ann, Washington Co., N.Y., and a son of Abiat Jenkins, formerly of Providence, R.I., and a soldier in the Revolutionary war, the latter was born in Middletown, Vt., a daughter of Oramel Brewster. To the union of Henry and Julia E. Peck were born seven children: Sophia E., wife of Henry M. Land; Norman D.; Arthur H., deceased; Helen M., wife of W.L. Case; Effie, wife of H.A. Doolittle; Elsie N., wife of Charles E. Kent, and Cora E. In 1860 the father embarked in mercantile business in Streetsboro, with John C. Parsons, Esq., who was associated with him for a time, but subsequently retiring, Mr. Peck continued with the business alone for several years, when his sons were taken into partnership, under firm name of H. Peck & Sons. Our subject was reared and educated in the common schools of Streetsboro, and also attended the Eastman Business College at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He has been twice married, on first occasion October 21, 1869, to Alice, daughter of Frederick and Melissa (Wait) Plum, of Streetsboro, and by her he had one child - Harry D. On 30th January, 1876, our subject married his present wife, Eva M., daughter of Daniel and E.M. (Cox) Ross, of Boston, Mass., by whom he has two children: Arthur N. and Raymond H. Mr. Peck is the leading merchant of Streetsboro, keeping a large and varied stock of goods, such as is usually found in a country store. He also manufactures butter and cheese, and has a dairy of 100 cows. He served as Township Treasurer four years and Justice of the Peace two terms; has been Postmaster of Streetsboro eleven years. In politics he is a Republican. FREDERICK PLUM (deceased) was born December 16, 1802, at Chester, Mass., son of Comfort and Betsey (Black) Plum, who were parents of William, Fred, Alonzo, James, Albert, Henry, Alanson, Betsey, Louisa and Cordelia. His education was received in the country schools, and he began for himself working by the month. In 1821 he came to this county; was married April 16, 1829, to Melissa Wait, who was born January 3, 1820, in Chester, Mass., daughter of Samuel and Betsey (Bell) Wait, who came to Ohio in 1827, settling in Aurora Township, and later in Streetsboro, where they died. Their children were Samuel, Sarah, Andrew, Mary, William, Orlinda, Malissa, Betsey, Edward, Deliah, Washington, Wellington and Ellen. The mother was a member of the Baptist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Plum were born nine children, six of whom are now living: William, Leroy, Wilson, Lydia (now Mrs. C. Olds, in Michigan), Cornelia (now Mrs. George Blake) and Jane (now Mrs. Horace Russell). Our subject began life with but little, and at his death, October 12, 1883, he owned 110 acres well-improved land, besides other property, after giving his children a good start. Mr. Plum was a good citizen, well liked by his neighbors. In politics he was a Democrat. His worthy widow now lives on the old homestead, which is managed by her son Wilson. HART L. RISLEY, farmer, P.O. Streetsborough, was born on the farm where he now resides, in Streetsboro Township, this county, March 7, 1838, son of Nathaniel H. and Emily (Loomis) Risley, who were the parents of two children: Celinda (wife of Wesley Lewis) and Hart L. His paternal grandfather, Nathaniel Risley, was among the first to settle in the south part of Aurora Township, this county, where he cleared and improved the farm on which he lived and died. His children were Nathaniel H. (deceased), Julia A. (deceased), Emily E., Amanda M., Roxany L., Henrietta (deceased), Mary M. (deceased), Austin (deceased), Andress, Caroline A. (deceased), Freeman (deceased) and Susannah C. (deceased). Our subject was reared on and has always resided on the old homestead in Streetsboro Township, where his father first commenced. He has been twice married; on first occasion September 10, 1866, to Adda, daughter of Josiah and Eliza Combs, of Streetsboro. The issue of this union was two children: Louie H. and Jay C. September 10, 1879, Mr. Risley married to his present wife, Minnie A., daughter of Rev. P.P. and Sarah (Grow) Kennedy, of Streetsboro. Mr. and Mrs. Risley are members of the Baptist church. He is a member of the I.O.O.F.; has served his township as Trustee one term. In politics he is a Democrat. WALLACE ROOT, farmer, P.O. Streetsborough, was born February 2, 1830 in Streetsboro, this county, son of Alonzo and Susan (Streator) Root, parents of four children: G. Wellington, Wallace, Augusta (wife of J.F. Wing) and Alonzo D. His paternal grandfather, Benjamin Root, was a native of Vermont, and among the first settlers of Shalersville and later of Streetsboro, clearing and improving farms in both township. He removed to Kentucky in 1850, and died there. His children were eight in number: Alonzo, Herod, Nelson, Obediah, Decalvous, Albert, Theresa and Worthington, who is the only one now surviving. Alonzo, the eldest, settled in Streetsboro, this county, about 1826, locating on the farm now owned by Henry Sawyer, which he cleared and improved, and in 1835 he settled on the farm now owned by our subject, which he also cleared, and where he lived until 1843, in which year he died aged forty-three. The maternal grandfather of our subject, Isaac H. Streator, settled here in 1826, being the third settler in Streetsboro, clearing and improving a farm. In 1849 he removed to Cleveland and died there. Wallace Root was reared in his native town and received a common school education. He was married November 13, 1851, to Lucy, daughter of Josiah and Eliza Combs, of Streetsboro, by whom he had four children, of whom but one is now living - Ernest C., married to Emma C., daughter of D.F. and Elizabeth McGrew, of this place, by whom he has two children: Wallace F. and Earl A. Mr. Root and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he is Steward and Class Leader, and for upward of ten years he has been Superintendent of the Sabbath-school, in which he takes an active interest, being one of its earnest workers. He has served his township three terms as Justice of the Peace, also served terms as Trustee, which latter office he now holds. In politics he is a Democrat. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V00 Issue #333 *******************************************