OHIO STATEWIDE FILES OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List Issue 301 *********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by 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/ *********************************************************************** OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 301 Today's Topics: #1 Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Mantu [Betty Ralph ] #2 Obit: Reed, Sarah 1897 Allen Co. O ["Mary Newland" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <2.2.32.20001010191503.0073aff0@HiWAAY.net> Subject: Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Mantua # 2 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Bios: Beecher, Blair, Carlton - 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 AUSTIN S. BEECHER, hardware merchant, Mantua, was born February 1, 1830, in the township of Shalersville, this county, son of Sylvester and Betsey (Bushnell) Beecher, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio at an early day. They were parents of twelve children, seven now living: Rosella (Mrs. Haw); Samuel S.; Austin S.; Harriet A. (Mrs. Patton), in Kent; Laura A. (Mrs. Dr. Leonard), in Ravenna; Electra (Mrs. George R. Miller), in Freedom Township, and J.W. Our subject's father made several trips between this State and the East before settling permanently. The first journey he made on foot, bearing articles of merchandise to sell while en route; then in a wagon laden with commodities. He located in Shalersville, where he became a prominent merchant and a large land holder. The subject of this sketch was married February 9, 1857, to Olive A., daughter of Jesse Brewster, and to this union was born one son - Frank, educated at Oberlin and Hiram Colleges, from which he graduated in 1872 and 1873 respectively, and at the law school, Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated in 1874. He is now an attorney at law in the latter city. Our subject is one of the leading citizens of Mantua, and has lately opened a complete line of hardware, etc., in the new building erected by Charles Thomson. He has held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Overseer of the Poor for several years, and is a member of Mantua Lodge No. 533, A.F.&A.M. CHAUNCY BLAIR, farmer, P.O. Mantua Station, was born in Mantua Township, this county, February 7, 1819, son of John and Pattie (Smith) Blair, natives of Massachusetts, who immigrated to this county in 1810, settled near where our subject now resides. John Blair built the first frame house in the township, procuring all his material from Pittsburgh (the nails used in its construction being hand made, with peculiar heads). It was formerly used as a hotel, and for many years was the temporary abiding place for transient guests and for those who came into the county to settle. It stands on the farm of our subject, near the village of Mantua. John Blair was twice married, and his family consisted of ten children, two of whom are now living: Mrs. Annie Patterson, eighty-two years of age, and Chauncy. Our subject was married April 23, 1840, to Martha, third child of Lansing and Mary (Vanfleet) Story, who were natives of Massachusetts, and the parents of seven children, four now living. Mr. Story came to this county in 1835 and settled near Mantua Center, but after a few years went West, subsequently returned and here died. To Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Blair were born eight children, seven now living: Harriet, Delia, Jennie, Addie, Nettie, Frankie and Cora; Anson is deceased. Our subject and wife are enjoying the fruits of years of labor on their well improved farm, which comprises 450 acres of land. ELSTON R. BLAIR, farmer, P.O. Mantua Station, was born August 8, 1826, in Mantua Township, this county, son of Alfred and Julia (Miller) Blair. His grandfather, John Blair, came to Mantua Township, this county, in 1806, and built and conducted the first hotel in Mantua, the same being constructed of frame, supplied with glass, etc., purchased at Pittsburgh. The venerable building is still intact and stands on the farm of Chauncy Blair. Our subject was married June 15, 1852, to Lucy A., daughter of Avery and Annie Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Blair have no children. Mrs. Blair's father, Avery Patterson, was born in Chautauqua, N.Y., October 27, 1792, and came to Ohio when but sixteen years of age, and here married Annie Blair, born in Blandford, Mass., in 1802, daughter of John and Pattie (Smith) Blair, who bore him two children, only one now living - Lucy A., wife of our subject. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, pioneers on the borders of civilization, began life in the most primitive manner, and lived to see cities rise up in the wilderness and the fields to blossom as the rose. Mr. Patterson at one time owned over 900 acres of land. He died in 1859. His widow, now over eighty-two years of age, resides with Mr. Blair. FRANK BLAIR, farmer, manufacturer and dealer in cheese and butter, Mantua, was born January 6, 1846, on the farm where he now lives in this township, and on which his father first settled in 1827, son of Benjamin and Cynthia (Jefferson) Blair, former a native of Blandford, Mass., born December 9, 1802, latter of Wrentham, Mass. Benjamin Blair was brought to Mantua Township, this county, in 1804 by his father, who was a land agent here for the early settlers, and who subsequently revisited Massachusetts, but returned to Mantua Ohio, in 1806, and was accidentally killed while "raising" a cabin in 1807, when Benjamin was but four years of age. Benjamin Blair married, in Mantua, Ohio, May 17, 1827, Cynthia Jefferson, who bore him eight children, four of whom are now living: James J.; Nelson B., died October 18, 1884 (He was married first to Caroline, daughter of Alfred Blair, afterward to Mary Frost); Henry C., died in 1856; Newton, died April 18, 1851; Wallace B., married for his first wife Sarah Eggleston, and for his second married Emma Talbot; Edwin, died in 1844; Austin A., was married October, 1876, to Minnie Hazlet; and Frank. Our subject was married January 22, 1872, to Annie, daughter of Carnot Mason of Hiram, this county, who was a native of Vermont and parent of ten children, of whom Mrs. Blair is eighth. Mr. and Mrs. Blair have four children: Claud C., Frank B., Harry M. and Nina M. Our subject is a leading citizen of Mantua Township, where he has been extensively engaged in the manufacture of cheese for the past twelve years. He is a F.&A.M., connected with Lodge No. 533, of Mantua. In politics he is a Democrat. PETER CARLTON, (deceased) was born June 3, 1787, in Stafford, Conn., and was a son of Caleb and Margaret Carlton, who were the parents of Hannah, married to John Bestor; Caleb; Lucy, married to Alvin Bestor; Peter; Elias; Sallie, married to Willis Kneeland; Dudley. Our subject was the first Carlton to settle in this county, coming in 1811, his parents following in 1814. He was married, November 19, 1810, to Clarissa, daughter of Daniel and Persis (Davis) Ladd, and born February 25, 1779, one week before the inauguration of George Washington as President. Says a writer: "Here, amid the influence of the crude and imperfect civilization that existed in those early days, she was reared to habits of industry, and enjoyed only such educational advantages as the limited means of her parents were able to bestow, until she was twenty years old." Soon after their marriage our subject and wife left for Ohio, and after a toilsome journey of twenty-seven days arrived at Painesville, Ohio, where they met Horace Ladd, who had preceded them a short time. With Mr. Ladd, Peter Carlton and his wife left their wagon and goods, mounted their horses and struck out for Mantua, and on their way, at Welshfield, they met a man whose track in the leaves served as a guide to their right course. At night they reached Blackbrook, a small stream with muddy bottom, which with care they managed to cross. While making preparations to cross they started a hog, which ran away, as they supposed, toward a house. They followed it, and soon came to the clearing of Elias Harmon, and from there went to the clearing of Mrs. Carlton's brother, Eleazer Ladd, reaching there about 10 o'clock. They were desirous of settling in Geauga County, but the settlers of Mantua, being solicitous about increasing their settlement, offered to build them a house and render other necessary assistance. They were induced to make a final settlement. In 1812 the war broke out, and Mr. Carlton went forward to defend his county. After several years spent in clearing the farm, it was traded for the home now owned by their youngest son, P.A. Peter Carlton died in 1861; his widow survived him several years. One evening she listened to the reading of an excellent book, retired in her usual health, and was found the next morning apparently in a gentle sleep, but it was soon discovered that she was stricken from life's roll on earth and gathered into life eternal. She was the mother of ten children: George, born September 5, 1811, died August 29, 1836; Sherman, born June 21, 1813, died February 20, 1851; Caleb D., born May 22, 1815, died December 19, 1867; Francis, born April 29, 1817; Clarissa, born June 30, 1819, married September 1845 (she married Robert McMurdy); Lydia, born August 14, 1825, died September 27, 1845; Percis A. born July 4, 1829; Huldah E., born November 21, 1833. P.A., who was born February 26, 1821, in Mantua Township, this county, attended the county schools and the school at Kirtland, and was brought up on a farm. He was married September 27, 1848, to Sallie A. Parker, born November 8, 1829, in Aurora, Ohio, daughter of Horace and Achsa (McElwain) Parker, natives, the former of this county, the latter of Vermont. The father, who was a member of the Presbyterian Church, died leaving her and Huldah, and the mother subsequently married James Pease, by whom she had eleven children, seven of whom are now living: Celia, Malinda, Sylvia, Helen, Abner, Samuel and Frank. The mother was a member of the Disciples Church. To P.A. Carlton and his wife were born ten children, nine of whom are now living: Arah, married to Carrie Donnel (he is a dentist at Mantua Station); Herbert, married to Tillie Parker; John and James (twins), the former married to Hettie Cobb, and the latter to Lou Whittier; Clara; Guy E.; Persis E.; Horace P. and Lucy A. P.A. Carlton and wife are members of the Disciples Church. He owns the old homestead of 200 acres. Mr. Carlton was drafted in the late war and hired a substitute. In politics he is a Republican. His brother Sherman's son, Charles, was said, by James A. Garfield, who preached his funeral discourse, to have been the first Union man to shed blood in a regular engagement in the late war of the Rebellion. After being seriously wounded he was brought home by Francis Carlton. FRANCIS CARLTON, farmer, P.O. Mantua, was born April 29, 1817, in Mantua Township, Portage Co., Ohio, son of Peter and Clarissa (Ladd) Carlton, natives of Stafford, Conn., and Marlboro, Mass., respectively, and who were the parents of ten children, five now living: Francis; Clarissa (Mrs. Sperry), in Tallmadge, Summit Co., Ohio.; P.A., residing on the old homestead; Hulda (Mrs. Sperry), in Tallmadge, and Percis A., widow of Charles Taylor, also in Tallmadge, Ohio. Peter Carlton and wife came to this county in the spring of 1811, and settled in Mantua Township, where he bought a farm, which in a few years he traded for one owned by B.F. Blair. He was a pioneer farmer of Mantua Township, and died January 10, 1883, aged seventy-five years. Clarissa (Ladd) Carlton died January 10, 1883, aged ninety-four years. Our subject was married October 23, 1839, to Polly, daughter of Daniel and Margaret (Squires) Bidlake, who came to Mantua Township, this county, in 1810. To Mr. and Mrs. Carlton have been born seven children: G.W., married to Chole Hotchkiss; F.M., married to Mary Nelson; Lydia A., wife of S.T. Thayer; A.P., married to Helen Cobb; Abbie, wife Charles Parker; Ida B., wife of Caleb Kettring, and Emma M. LEVI E. CARLTON, farmer, P.O. Mantua, was born March 7, 1824, in Mantua Township, this county, son of Dudley and Lydia (Eaton) Carlton, natives of Stafford, Tolland Co., Conn., former born September 3, 1796, latter August 31, 1791, and who were married in 1814, and moved to Ohio in the same year. There were born to them five sons and one daughter, two sons and the daughter being deceased; two sons living in Mantua and one in Kansas: E.D., a widower, residing in Mantua; B.P. in Kansas; and Levi E. in Mantua. Dudley Carlton died in 1878, and his wife in 1868. Capt. Caleb Carlton, Dudley Carlton's father, was a soldier throughout the entire Revolutionary war, serving seven years. He moved to Ohio with his son, Dudley, and died in 1823. Our subject was married, October 16, 1851, to Mary L., daughter of Capt. John and Betsey W. Esty, and born December 18, 1830. To this union were born two sons, both of whom died in infancy. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 19:19:59 -0400 From: "Mary Newland" To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <000a01c03310$9c523360$b7f198ce@maryn> Subject: Obit: Reed, Sarah 1897 Allen Co. OH Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" From the Lima Democrat News paper: [Writings of Nov 16 th & 17th 1897] November 16, 1897 Mrs. Sarah Reed. Mrs Sarah Reed, aprominent and aged lady died about 1:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Joseph Reed, four miles west of this city, death resulting very suddenly from heart trouble. the deceased was 87 years of age and leaves two sons. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. D.R. Cook of this city from the Easttown school house at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. November 17, 1897 FUNERAL NOTICES Remains of Mrs. Sarah Reed Interred Today. The funeral service of Mrs Sarah Reed, the aged lady who died at the home of her son near Allentown Monday afternoon, was held from the Easttown school house at 10 o'clock this morning. The service was conducted by Rev. D.R. Cook, of this city and the remains were interred in the Haller cemetery. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V00 Issue #301 *******************************************