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From Centennial history of Summit County, Ohio and representative citizens (1908)
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During the Civil 'a, he spent about three years (1862-1865) with the Engineer Department, Army of the Cumberland, a part of which time was devoted to laying out the earthwork defenses for the city of Cincinnati.
He spent the years 1865 and 1866 surveying on Oil and Pithole Creeks, in Venango County, Pennsylvania. He was then over two years in Cleveland with the engineering firm of Sargent & Hartnell, and returned to Akron in 1869 to reside permanently.
Upon the death of his father in 1870, he became county surveyor, and held the office three terms. From 1874 to 1877 he Ava. engaged in surveying and was the chief engineer of the 6. & T. R. R. He was the chief engineer of the Valley Railway in 1887 and 1888. He was president for two terms of the Ohio County Surveyors' Association, and was secretary and treasurer of the Ohio Institute of Mining Engineers, and was a member of the I. O. 0. F., K. of P., F. of A. and I. O. R. M.
He was a member of the firm of Paul Brothers, civil and mining engineers and surveyors, one of the oldest and best known firms in the state. His written records, generally full and definite, were supplemented and illuminated by a marvelous memory, which could recall every tradition, fact or circumstance. His knowledge of titles and land law was extensive and accurate. He had a wide acquaintance, and his advice and counsel were sought not only by his professional brethren but in many other directions. He was well equipped in mathematics, and a wide reader of the best literature, and gave much serious thought to deep problems.
Mr. Paul married Sarah M. Romig. July 25, 1872, and of this union there were seven children, four of whom are now living — Ellen Paul Nice, Ada Paul Bordner, Mary Paul and Edward W. Paul.
Robert S. Paul had five brothers: Harrison D. (deceased), George (deceased), Hosea, Jr., T. D night and Edward J., all of whom were or are now engaged in surveying and civil engineering. He had one sister, Mary (deceased), who was an expert draftsman and helped extensively in both the business of her father and of her brothers.
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.
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