In the book's own words, not ours, with obvious scanning errors fixed. Families often supplied these stories to the publisher, so check key dates.
From History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio (1881)
DARIUS L. OVIATT, farmer; P. 0. West Richfield; is a son of Nathaniel and Hannah (Deming) Oviatt, natives of Litchfield Co., Conn., and pioneers of Summit Co., locating in Richfield Township in 1812, and residents of the township for the remainder of their lives. His mother died in April, 1831; by a subsequent marriage his father had six children, only one of whom is now living — Ruth Freeman, a resident of Michigan; two sons, John and Charles, died while in the service. His father's death occurred in March, 1863. Our subject was born in Richfield Township Jan. 22, 1825; he remained upon his father's farm until about 19 years of age, and then went to Hinckley, Medina Co., where he resided about fifteen years, marrying while there, in August, 1849, Miss Emma Crissy; she died in May, 1861; three children were the result of this marriage: Moseman C., now a resident of Michigan; Linus W., living in Richfield Township; and Trueman D., now living in Cuyahoga Co. In September, 1861, he was married to his second wife, Miss Phoebe J. Tuthill; they have four children: Emma J., Charlie C, Hattie E. and Alma I. In October, 1861, Mr. Oviatt returned to Richfield Township and located upon the old homestead, where he has resided up to the present time; he has 126 acres of improved land, conveniently located, about one mile north of West Richfield. He has always taken an interest in educational and township matters, and is a respected and enterprising citizen.
As printed in History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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