Harry G. Redmond

As printed in 1908

HARRY G. REDMOND, owner and manager of Redmond's Mill, which is located in Springfield Township, five miles east of Springfield, succeeded to this property on the death of his father, the late

Judson Redmond, who was a pioneer miller of Clark County. He was born at Stony Creek, Logan County, Ohio, December 31, 1864, and is a son of Judson and Harriet (Hinmau) Redmond.

Judson Redmond, whose death took place on June 21, 1906, was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, August 16, 1824. In 1838 he began to learn the milling business, and in 1841 came to Ohio and located at Maumee City, where he lived several years. In 1847 he returned to New York and was married to Harriet Hinman, and in the following year he came back to Ohio and settled near "West Liberty, in Logan County, where he engaged in farming and milling. In the fall of 1865 he purchased what were called the Jimction Mills, on account of their standing at the junction of Sinking Creek and Little Beaver Creek, now the site of Redmond's Mills. From 1866 until he retired from active industrial life, Mr. Redmond was engaged in milling at this point. This mill site is an old one. The first structure of frame burning down in 1837, it was replaced in 1840, by the brick building now in use, which was built by a Mr. Rodgers. After jmr. Redmond bought the mill property from L. C. Huffman, the business was subsequently conducted under the firm name of J. Redmond & Son, which continued until Harry G. Redmond became proprietor.

Judson Redmond and wife had the following children: Francis, Edgar J., Sarah 0., Clara E.. Inez I., and Harry G. In 1871, with his wife, Mr. Redmond united with the Trinity Baptist Church of Springfield. In December, 1880, they with others formed the Sinking Creek branch of the Lisbon Baptist Church,

MR, A\"l) which a few years later became a separate bod At the organization of this church, Mr. Redmond was chosen a deacon, and he was continued in this office during the remainder of his life, also serving in other church offices. Not only to his church was he generous, worthy objects of charity at all times claiming his attention and receiving his aid. His widow still lives.

Harry G. Redmond was two years old when his parents came to Springfield Township, and when he grew old enough he was taught the milling trade under his father's supervision. His whole business career has been connected with milling and the larger part of his experience has been in his father's and his own mill. In June, 1904, Mr. Redmond installed the celebrated Wolf rollers and sister, and in 1907, the Richmond City sister, and with these modern mill appliances, he has been able to produce a still better grade of flour than that on which the firm had already built up a fine reputation. The special product of this mill is the ' ' Golden Crown" brand of flour, other brands being also produced, together with different kinds of meal. Two millers and two assistants are required by Mr. Redmond and his business is constantly on the increase. On October 14, 1903, Mr. Redmond was married to Mary Suavely, who is a daughter of D. H. Suavely, of Springfield, and they have two children, Harold Judson and Elizabeth Dora.

As printed in 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.