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Born 1807, Ravenna Township
From History of Portage County, Ohio (1885)
SQUIRE L. JENNINGS, retired, Ravenna, was born December 28, 1807, in Ravenna Township, this county, being the second oldest white boy born in the township now living. On October 22, 1833, he was married to Miss Nancy A. Sapp, born in Maryland in 1810, daughter of Jacob Sapp, of Rootstown Township, this county. To this union were born Sylvester F. and Mrs. Anginette Bosworth (latter deceased). They lived on a farm in Franklin Township until 1845, when they sold out and have resided in Ravenna since. From that time Mr. Jennings has followed the trade of carpenter and joiner. He has been very active in public affairs, and has held the positions of Deputy Sheriff, Constable and Trustee at different times.
As printed in History of Portage County, Ohio (1885). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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