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From: Betty Ralph <>
Subject: Bio - 1885 - Portage Co, OH, Randolph # 7
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 17:38:47 -0500


Bios: Fraser, Fulmer, Loomis, Maxwell, Meacham - Portage County, Ohio, from
"History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago,
1885

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G.O. FRASER, physician, P.O. Randolph, was born in Wellsvile, Columbiana
Co., Ohio, February 24, 1840, a son of John and Margaret Fraser, who were of
Scotch origin, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, where they remained until
the death of the father, November 9, 1871; the mother resides on the home
farm in Columbiana County, Ohio. Our subject was married, December 7, 1861,
to Libbie M. Icenhour, born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 1, 1845,
daughter of John E. and Mary C. Icenhour, who were of English descent,
former born in Ohio, latter in Lincolnshire, England. They lived in
Columbiana County until her death, February 14, 1878. Mr. Isenhour still
resides in his native county. Mr. and Mrs. Fraser are the parents of three
children, two of whom are now living: Orrin C., born April 24, 1864, and M.
Edna, born September 1, 1866; John I., born July 27, 1874, died September
22, 1881. Our subject for a number of years dealt in marble and imported
granite from Scotland. Afterward, he read medicine, graduated in the
regular school of medicine at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1876, and is now
practicing in Randolph, Ohio, with good success. He is a F. & A.M.

DANIEL FULMER, farmer, P.O. New Baltimore, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in
Stark County, Ohio, February 8, 1836; son of Jacob and Catharine Fulmer,
natives of Germany, who settled in Stark County, Ohio, in a very early day.
After living there some thirty years they moved to Randolph Township, this
county, and here Jacob Fulmer died in 1861. His widow is now a resident of
Brimfield Township, this county. Our subject was united in marriage, April
22, 1866, with Lovina Wagoner, born in Stark County, in 1844, a daughter of
Jacob and Magdalene Wagoner, both now living. Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer have had
three children, one of whom is living - Norman R., born March 23, 1869. An
infant and Ervin C. are deceased. Our subject, who has been engaged in
farming all his life, now owns eighty-five acres of land where he and his
family reside. Himself and wife have been members of the German Reformed
Church since they were children.

RUSSEL LOOMIS, farmer, P.O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, Portage
Co., Ohio, April 1, 1830; son of Jason and Marietta Loomis, former a native
of Connecticut, latter of Ohio, and who located in Randolph Township, this
county, and here remained until the death of the mother in 1852. Jason
Loomis married for his second wife Rosana Hawn, who died in 1875, and he
then went to Indiana, where he died in 1880. Our subject was married
November 5, 1854, to Kadijah Hiltabidel, who died November 5, 1879, and on
April 27, 1882, he married Eliza Crockett, born March 8, 1837, in Virginia,
daughter of James and Sarah Crockett. Our subject is the father of four
children: Elmer G., Rolla J., Netti E. and Nora M. Mr. Loomis, who has
been engaged in farming and brick making, owns eighty-three acres on which
he has a fine brick residence where he and his family reside, also
sixty-five acres of land in Indiana.

S.M. LOOMIS, farmer, P.O. Randolph, is the widow of Harris J. Loomis, who
was born in Randolph Township, this county, April 10, 1838; son of Harlon
and Maria W. Loomis, native of Connecticut, who came to Ohio and settled in
Randolph Township, this county, in a very early day, remaining until his
death, July 19, 1870. His widow now resides on the farm where they moved
when first married, in Randolph Township. H.J Loomis was first married to
Permelia Stoffer, born in Suffield Township, this county, November 24, 1843,
a daughter of Arthur Stoffer, who resides in Randolph Township, this county.
To this union were born two children, one living - Dora B., born November
12, 1863; Walter H. is deceased. After the death of Mrs. Loomis, Mr. Loomis
was united in marriage March 28, 1873, with Mrs. Susan M. Bain, born in
Rootstown Township, this county, October 10, 1839; daughter of Henry and
Elizabeth France (former of whom died in 1865; latter now resides in
Randolph Township, this county). To this union were born four children:
Zofoa B., born May 8, 1874; Maud F., born September 21, 1875; Clyde H., born
May 7, 1877, and Harris R., born September 24, 1880. Mr. Loomis was engaged
in farming and stock-raising all his life, and he and his family, at the
time of his death, owned 240 acres of improved land with a beautiful
residence and out-building on the same. He was Land Assessor in 1880, and
filled the office of Township Assessor two terms. He died November 10,
1883. His widow and her family reside on the home farm.

S.E. LOOMIS, farmer and stock-raiser, P.O. Atwater, was born on the farm
where he and his family now reside in Randolph Township, Portage Co., Ohio,
March 18, 1845, son of Harlon and Maria Loomis, the former of whom was a
native of Massachusetts, the latter of Ohio. Harlon Loomis settled in this
county in 1818, where he remained until his death, which occurred July 19,
1870. His widow is still living. Our subject was united in marriage
December 15, 1874, with Alice Wheeler, born October 10, 1853, in Marlboro,
Stark Co., Ohio, daughter of Jefferson and Mary Wheeler. To this union have
been born two children: Harlon W., born December 1, 1875, and Daisy M.,
born October 5, 1879. Mr. Loomis has been engaged in farming and
stock-raising all his life, and owns at present 285 acres of first-class
land, whereon he and his family reside. He has filled the office of Trustee
in Randolph Township. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.

ALBERT H. LOOMIS, farmer, P.O. Randolph, was born in Randolph Township, this
county, July 21, 1848, son of Harlon and Maria Loomis, former of whom died
July 19, 1870; his widow still survives him. Our subject was married April
20, 1873, to Alice France, born in Randolph Township, this county, September
22, 1853, daughter of Calvin and Esther A. France, native of Ohio, who
remained here all their lives and now reside in Rootstown Township. Mr. and
Mrs. Loomis are the parents of four children, three of whom are now living:
Minnie E., born September 28, 1874; Waldo F., born April 22, 1882, and Ada
M., born September 9, 1883. Bertha, born April 27, 1878, died August 14,
1878. Our subject, who has been engaged in farming all his life owns 112 ½
acres of improved land in Randolph Township, whereon he and his family
lately resided, and a farm of 41 ½ acres situated one-half mile east of
Randolph Center, where the family moved in the spring of 1885, making in all
154 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Loomis are members of the Christian Church. He has
met with good success in life, and himself and family are among the leading
residents of Randolph.

JOHN MAXWELL, farmer, P.O. Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in New
Baltimore, that county, December 24, 1831, son of Alexander and Judith
Maxwell, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Stark County, Ohio, about
1825, remaining there about twelve years, then moved to this county, where
the mother died in 1851, and after her demise the father was united in
marriage with Amy Winders. He died March 11, 1885; his widow survives him.
Our subject was married August 18, 1860, to Elsie E. Honeywell, born October
19, 1835, in East Liberty, Allegheny Co., Penn., daughter of John C. and
Dorcas Homeywell, the former of whom was a native of New Jersey, the latter
of Pennsylvania. They came to this county and here remained until his
death, which occurred February 24, 1875. His widow survives him. To Mr.
and Mrs. Maxwell have been born three children: Bertha D., Elma E. and
Jesse L. Mr. Maxwell, who has engaged in farming all his life, owns
eighty-six acres of land where he and his family reside. Himself, wife and
two daughters are members of the Disciples Church.

CHARLES MEACHAM, farmer, P.O. Randolph, was born in Tallmadge, Summit Co.,
Ohio, May 6, 1822, son of Russell and Betsey Meacham, natives of Litchfield
County, Conn., and who came to Ohio in 1818, and after moving about from
place to place finally settled in Suffield, this county, when he turned his
attention to farming, and there they remained until their death. Russell
Meacham engaged in the clothing trade when the country was new, and there
was no money current in order to provide for a large family. He died in
1852; his widow died in 1861. Our subject was married February 14, 1853, to
Lucy A. Coburn, born in Brimfield Township, Portage Co., Ohio, March 18,
1829, daughter of David and Nancy Coburn, natives of Massachusetts, and who
came to Ohio, and died in this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Meacham have been
born ten children: Milford O. (deceased), Myra A., Ira C., Joy E., Ura D.,
Iona A., Eva A., Van F., Melvin C. and Louela M. Our subject has been
engaged in farming the greater part of his life, and now owns 202 acres of
land in Randolph Township, this county, on which he has a beautiful
residence, fine large barn and other necessary outbuildings. He has had
some experience in the woods, having had to clear off the timber before he
could get a crop in. Mr. Meacham has met with good success; has been
Township Trustee several times and has filled other offices.

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