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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 304 Today's Topics: #1 Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Mantu [Betty Ralph ] #2 Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Mantu [Betty Ralph ] Administrivia: To unsubscribe from OH-FOOTSTEPS-D, send a message to OH-FOOTSTEPS-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #1 Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 07:14:20 -0500 From: Betty Ralph To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <2.2.32.20001015121420.00ceb984@HiWAAY.net> Subject: Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Mantua # 1 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Bios: Alvord, Barber, Bard, Bartholomew, Beecher - 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 SAMUEL ALVORD, farmer, P.O. Mantua Station, was born in Kirtland, Lake Co., Ohio, August 19, 1823; son of Elijah and Mary (Barker) Alvord, the former of whom was born at Colchester, New London Co., Conn., June 12, 1773; and the latter in Dutchess County, N.Y., June 14, 1793. They were married in the latter State May 25, 1819, and the same year removed to Ohio. Our subject came to Mantua in April, 1833, where he was educated, and November 17, 1847, he married Serena, daughter of Phineas U. Jennings, born July 12, 1823, on the old homestead, Lot 39, Mantua. By this union there is one child, a son - Phineas Elbert - born October 24, 1868, the only grandchild of P.U. Jennings. Our subject early learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for many years. He is strictly temperate; has never bought a glass of liquor at any bar for himself or any one else yet, or used tobacco in any way. He now resides on his farm, which is part of Lots 38 and 39, in Mantua, and 71 in Shalersville Townships, where, by honest industry and fair dealing, united with a systematic and practical knowledge of the wants and duties of life, he has surrounded his home with the comforts and conveniences necessary for the enjoyment of a rural life. ALLEN A. BARBER, merchant, Mantua Station, was born May 1, 1833, in Freedom Township, this county; son of Capt. Harmon and Lucena (Daniels) Barber, natives of Ohio. Capt. Harmon Barber, an eccentric citizen, was elected to the command of a company of militia after the war of 1812, and proved himself to be one of the best commanders of the day. He was one of sixteen children, and he himself raised a family, whose names are Calvin, married to Louise, sister of Gen. Leggett, and residing in Iowa; Allen A.; Chester T., married to Ursula Halstead, also in Iowa; Brewster O., died in Garrettsville, Ohio, of disease contracted in the army, during the late war of the Rebellion (he was married to Ann Henry); Polly (deceased). Our subject was married January 9, 1856, to Helen, daughter of William and Chloe McClintock, by whom he had four children: Fred A., married to Florence Burroughs; Will H.; Frank M. and George A. Mr. Barber for many years has been a member of the firm of Barber & Smith, one of the oldest in Garretsville or Portage County, and for a long period was senior member of the firm of Barber & Sons, of Mantua. He is a Knight Templar, and W.M. of Mantua Lodge, No. 533, and was the first Odd Fellow initiated in Garrettsville Lodge. FREDERICK P. BARD, furniture dealer, Mantua Station, was born February 3, 1845, in Kent Township, this county; son of Pelatiah and Hannah (Lanning) Bard, the former of whom was born in Connecticut in 1802; the latter, a native of Upper Canada, was born in 1801. They were the parents of nine children: Caroline, Martha C., Frances L., Mary C., Helen H., George W., Charles H., William F. and Frederick P. During the late war of the Rebellion three of the sons enlisted in the service of their country: Charles H. was a member of company F, Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, he is now a resident of St. Louis, Mich.; William F. was in the Forty-fifth Mounted Infantry and died in Andersonville Prison; Frederick P. served for a time under Gen. Garfield in Company A, forty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but received an honorable discharge on account of disability caused by sickness from which he has never fully recovered. He was married, May 30, 1871, to Jennie A., only child of Charles and Sarah Baker, of Irish descent, with whom they make their home. By this union there is one child - Sarah A. Mr. Baker, a native of Onondaga County, N.Y., came here in 1869, bought the land on which they live from John Craft, and built a fine brick residence. His family are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Bard is a reputable citizen of Mantua Township; a member of the G.A.R.; also a Good Templar. He is now engaged in the furniture business, which was established in 1881. C.A. BARTHOLOMEW, FARMER, P.O. Aurora Station, was born August 31, 1828, in Auburn, Geauga Co., Ohio; son of Jonathan P. and Mary (Wilson) Bartholomew, natives of Onongada County, N.Y., and Montpelier, Vt., respectively, and who came to Ohio in 1814, passing en route through Buffalo at the time that city was in flames, it having been fired by the British, settling permanently in Auburn Township, Geauga County. They had a family of twelve, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, eight now living: Perleyett (Mrs. Frazee) in Burton, Geauga County; Julyann (Mrs. Redfield) in Fayette County, Iowa; C.A.; N.S.; Betsey (Mrs. L. Reed) in Burton; Mary (Mrs. Canfield) in Auburn; Alonzo D. in La Fayette County, Iowa; T.C.P. in Auburn. Jonathan P. Bartholomew died February 5, 1863; his widow survived until February 22, 1884. Our subject was married, in 1852, to Emily, daughter of Chauncey Winchell, a native of Suffield, Mass. Mr. Bartholomew is a prosperous farmer; he is prominently identified with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Lodge 213, Twinsburg. SYLVESTER BEECHER (deceased) was born at Milford, Conn., January 23, 1786, son of Jonathan and Polly Beecher. He removed to Ohio when twenty-one years of age, having, prior to leaving his native State, contracted with a party named Canfield, to superintend the building of the first mill ever erected at Newton Falls, Trumbull County. He made the journey to Ohio on foot, and being robbed, en route, of $4, which comprised his worldly possessions, he arrived at his destination penniless and a stranger. He completed his contract, however, after which he was employed as a laborer in the brick yard of Wilcox & DeWolf, of Vernon, Trumbull County, and while with them he made the acquaintance of Miss Betsey Bushnell, who subsequently became his wife. Upon the dissolution of his connection with this firm he visited an uncle, then residing at Shalersville, Mr. Hine, father of the late Abel Hine of that township. While with his uncle he was induced to purchase the old homestead, which was then in Middletown, now Shalersville Township, from a Mr. Shaler, after whom the village of Shalersville or Shalersville Center was named. After Mr. Beecher purchased his first 100 acres he entered Mr. Shaler's service, and made his first payment on his land by clearing the village lands and adjoining roads of timber. About this time he enlisted in the war of 1812, but returned after a four months' service, having been slightly wounded in the head during a skirmish with the Indians, and began to improve his purchase. He then visited his native State, working there in a woolen and button factory until he had earned more than enough to complete they payment on his land. Investing in a stock of goods he came back to Ohio with a team and wagon, defraying his expenses by selling a part of his stock, and renting a room in Vernon Township, Trumbull County, he disposed of the residue. Soon after he made a third trip to Connecticut, returning with another stock of goods, which were placed on sale where now stands the village of Palmyra. On July 16, 1816, he married Miss Betsey Burhnell and by her had twelve children, seven of whom survive: Rosella (Mrs. Horr, a widow), Samuel, Austin, Harriet (Mrs. W.W. Patton, of Kent), Lura (Mrs. Dr. C.S. Leonard, in Ravenna), Electra (Mrs. George R. Miller) and John H. The last mentioned was born in Shalersville Township, June 21, 1841, was educated at Hiram College, where Garfield received his training, and married March 29, 1880, Miss Georgia, daughter of A.N. Farr, Esq., one of the leading citizens of Mantua Township, this county. He (John H.) is now General Agent for the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company; he is prominently connected with the I.O.O.F. and Lodge 533, F.&A.M., of Mantua Station. The subject of this sketch (Sylvester Beecher) died in 1855, leaving an estate estimated at $95,000, most of which is in Mantua Township. His widow departed this life June 10, 1884. ______________________________ ------------------------------ X-Message: #2 Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 19:40:28 -0500 From: Betty Ralph To: OH-FOOTSTEPS-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <2.2.32.20001016004028.0073c8a8@HiWAAY.net> Subject: Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Mantua # 4 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Bios: Davis, Frost, Harmon - 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 STEPHEN J. DAVIS (deceased) was born October 10, 1816, in Delaware County, N.Y.; son of Aca and Anna Davis. He was married August 31, 1848, to Philena, daughter of Alonzo and Emily (Mount) Gates, of Harbor Creek Township, Erie Co., Penn., who were the parents of five children, all now living, viz.: Grandison, married to Lucy Dalley, residing in Dakota; Abby, wife of S. Brown, at Chautauqua Lake; Pamelia, wife of William Trimble, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, now of Erie, Penn.; Philena, the widow of our subject, and George, married to Julia Bostwick, in Springfield, Penn. Mrs. Davis was born in Erie County, Penn., and came here with her husband (on account of his failing health) and here bought a home. To our subject and wife was born one son - Clinton, married to Jennie, daughter of Ebenezer McIntosh, of Mantua, Ohio. Stephen J. Davis departed this life in August, 1878. His widow makes her home with her son, Clinton, and is carrying on a flourishing millinery and fancy goods store at Mantua Corners, where she is known as an affable, conscientious lady. JAMES FROST (deceased) was born in Blandford Township, Hampden Co., Mass, son of John and Eleanor Frost. His educational advantages were limited, as his father died when he was but eleven years old, and he was then put out to work. At the expiration of one year he returned home and took charge of the farm, remaining thus occupied until he was seventeen years of age. In May, 1816, being then twenty-five years old, he came to Ohio, and soon after married Semira, daughter of Samuel Forward, who came to Ohio in 1803, and whose family was the second to settle in Aurora Township, this county. Our subject and wife were the parents of seven children: Charles; Frank; John, a bachelor, a thorough business man, who is proprietor of the Mantua Seam Flouring Mills; Elmer, who was born October 22, 1826 (is now Trustee of the township, and has held other official positions; was married November 8, 1848, to Rhoda, daughter of L. Reed, and they had two children: James B., married to Percis Barker, and Eva A., who died in infancy); Madison and Benton, living in Auburn Township, Geauga Co., Ohio, and Mary, wife of Nelson Blair (have two daughters now residing in Parkman, Ohio). FRANK FROST, farmer, Mantua Corners, was born March 9, 1821, in this township, son of James and Semira (Forward) Frost, and grandson of Samuel Forward and James Frost, natives of Massachusetts and early pioneers of Ohio, the former settling in Aurora Township, this county, in 1803, and the latter in Mantua in 1816. The father of our subject had six sons (five now living) and one daughter, viz.: Charles, Frank, John, Elmer, Madison, Benton and Mary, wife of Nelson Blair (have two daughters residing in Geauga County, Ohio). Our subject was married November, 1844, to Rhoda C. Bump, who died in 1865. He subsequently married Marcia A., daughter of Lot Mitchell, of Windham County, Conn. Mr. Frost has no children. He is a leading farmer and cheese manufacturer of this county, and has served his township as Assessor and Trustee. Politically he is a Democrat. JOHN FROST (deceased) was born in Mantua Township, this county, March 21, 1823, son of James and Semira (Forward) Frost, the former a native of Massachusetts, and came to Ohio in 1816, the latter born in Connecticut, came in 1803. They were the second family in Mantua Township, and settled two miles west of the present site of Mantua Station. They reared a family of eight children, of whom five are now living: Frank, John, Madison, Mary and Benton; Elmer and his wife died of pneumonia, former, February 14, latter, February 17, 1885, and their funeral obsequies were both held on the same day. Our subject was a farmer and miller by occupation, and head of the firm of John Frost & Co., of the Centennial Mills, an establishment employing the new process roller system and possessing a capacity of turning out seventy-five barrels of flour per day. The Centennial is the leading mill in the vicinity. John Frost died of pneumonia February 22, 1885, aged sixty-one years. He was a citizen of capital, enterprise and public spirit. EDWIN M. FROST, farmer, P.O. Mantua Station, was born August 22, 1832, in Mantua Township, this county; son of Marvin and Mary Ann (Demaw) Frost, former of whom, a native of Blandford, Mass., came to Mantua Township, this county, in 1818, settling on Lot 33, now occupied by Nelson Brann; latter a French-Canadian. They had four children, three now living: J.K., who was a resident of Hudson, Ohio, where he died in 1882 (leaving a widow and two children: Hallie and George); Lorenzo L. and Edwin M. In 1864 the parents of our subject removed to Hudson, where they passed the remainder of their days with their son J.K. Frost. In 1854 Edwin M. was married to Agnes A., daughter of Garrett C. Vanwagnen, who came to Ohio from New York State and was the parent of a family of fifteen children, of whom Mrs. Frost is twelfth. To Mr. and Mrs. Frost have been born three children: R.F., a physician in Ashtabula County, Ohio; Lou Y. and Arthur E. at home. In politics our subject is a Democrat. DEMAS HARMON (deceased) was born January 11, 1805, in Suffield, Conn., son of Cephas and Deborah Harmon. He was married to Rachel Gillett, April 21, 1830, by whom he had five children: Maria R., wife of C.B. White (had six children: Elbridge G., Arthur H., Charles C., Fred H., Mary E. and Marcia M.; three are still living: Charles C. Fred H. and Mary E.); Eloisa C., wife of E.M. Kent (have five children: Anna A., Demas E., Zenas A., Eleanor E. and Arthur A); Mary A., wife of F. Canfield, of Austin, Ill. (had two children: Louisa and Hattie B.; Hattie B. is still living); Horace A., married Tyrphena Reed (have two children: Vernie I. and Demas), and Silas D., a bachelor. In 1833, accompanied by his wife, he came to Chardon, Geauga Co., Ohio, where he remained until the spring of 1834, when he moved to Mantua, Portage Co., Ohio, and bought 215 acres of land. He died May 19, 1842. His widow, in October of the same year, married King Nooney, a brother of Capt. Nooney of the war of 1812, and by him had one daughter - Sarah R. - now the wife of G.O. Reed. Mr. Nooney died October 9, 1848. His widow still resides on the farm located by her first husband many years ago. Her son, Silas D., who lives with her, has charge of the farm, dairy, etc., and is one of the leading farmers of the town. SAMUEL HARMON, farmer, P.O. Mantua, son of Alexander and Mary (Hanchett) Harmon, was born in Suffield, Conn., July 30, 1808, came to Ohio in 1834 and settled in the northern part of Mantua Township. In 1835 our subject married Jane Deming, daughter of Jonathan and Mary (Smith) Deming, and born in Sandisfield, Mass., November 1, 1815. By this union eight children were born, seven now living: Esther A. (Mrs. H.L. Moore, in Kansas), Orcelia J. (Mrs. H.H. Converse), Martha A. (Mrs. G.W. Stitt), Carrie L. (Mrs. H.J. Sanford) Rhoda J. (Mrs. M.H. Case, in Illinois), Samuel (who married Sylvia, daughter of Charles Streator, of Shalersville, this county), and Fred H., residing with his brother Samuel at the old home. January, 1875, Mr. Harmon buried his wife, and March, 1878, he married Mrs Wood; they live near the old homestead. Our subject has held several offices of trust in the township, and is a quiet, unassuming, well-to-do farmer. -------------------------------- End of OH-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest V00 Issue #304 *******************************************