Orison M. Moore

As printed in 1908

ORISON M. MOORE, general farmer and dairyman, operating his valuable farm of some seventy acres, is one of the prosperous agriculturists of Stow Township. He was born in Suffield Township, Portage County, Ohio, December 20, 1847, and is a son of Samuel Lucius and Sally H. (Randall) Moore.

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Samuel Lucius Moore worked in youth on his father's farm and subsequently acquired property of his own, which included a one-half interest in a pottery, in Suffield Township, where he worked for some years as a turner. He became a man of local prominence in SufKeld Township and served as a trustee. In April, 1809, he came to Stow Township and purchased the farm on which his son, Orison M., resides, which was the old Wetmore homestead, and at that time contained about 120 acres. The railroad has taken some eight acres of the original farm. On this property Mr. Moore raised many sheep, having been previously engaged in this industry in SufReld Township, and also carried on general farming and dairying. He died on the present farm May 19, 1886, leaving his property to his heirs, Orison M. having the use of the present farm as long as he lives. Of his seven children, but two grew to maturity: James S.. residing also in Stow Township, and Orison M.

Orison M. Moore enjoyed educational advantages, completing his education in the Suffield High School, at Randolph. He assisted his father on the homestead, and has resided in Stow Township ever since his marriage. For nine years following his father's death he rented the present farm, but since 1898 has had the sole control. During this time he also cultivated a farm which Mrs. Moore inherited from her father, and which is still her personal possession. Mr. Moore raises wheat, oats, corn and potatoes, and keeps twelve head of cattle through the winter and sells his milk to the Co-operative Creamery at Stow. He is also interested in raising poultry and supplies a large demand from Silver Lake.

Mr. Moore was married to Clara Wetmore, who belongs to an old and distingi:ished family of this section. She is a daughter of Edwin and Polly (Wetmore) Wetmore. The Wetmore family came originally from Wales, in the persons of three brothers, Seth, Chauncy, and one whose name has been lo.st. Setji settled in Connecticut and the Wetmores of Stow Town.hip descended from him. His son William was the first justice of the peace in Stow Township. He was known as Judge Wetmore and was the grandfather of Mrs. Moore. His children, Edwin, William, Henry, Ogden and Clarissa, were lils heirs, and Edwin owned some 200 acres. He built the house which belongs to the heirs of Mr. and Mrs. Moore. He was a justice of the peace and a man of consequence in this part of Sunnnit County. He was born in 1798 and died December 25, 1872.

Mr. and Mrs. Moore have had seven children, the three survivors being one daughter and two sons: Grace Claribel, Henry W. and Arthur Garfield. Mrs. Moore is a valued member of the Disciples Church at Stow Corners.

In politics, Mr. Moore votes with the Republican party in national matters, but prefers to be independent in local affairs. He is identified with several fraternal organizations, and is past commander of the Maccabees, is past president and a trustee of the Pathfinders, at Cuyahoga Falls, is past chief range and a trustee of the Foresters at Cuyahoga Falls. He takes an active interest in the public affairs of his neighborhood when benevolent movements are organized. Mr. Moore and family are people who enjoy the highest measure of public e.steel.

As printed in Centennial history of Summit 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.