Mark Birchard
Mark Birchard, farmer, P. O. Windham, was born June 26, 1852, in Windham Township, this county, son of Nathan A. and Eliza (Alford) Birchard, early settlers of Windham Township. Our subject was reared on the farm and received a common school education. He was united in marriage, October 18, 1876, with Miss Lucy C. Chaffee, born in Windham Township, this county, July 3, 1858, daughter of Wolcott Chaffee. By this union there are two children: Chaffee W, and Grace E. Mr. Birchard, who has always followed agricultural pursuits, keeps his farm well cultivated, and is destined to be one of the substantial men of his township. He filled the office of Constable of Windham Township with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885