Zina R. Bancroft
Zina R. Bancroft, farmer, P. O. Garrettsville, was born in Nelson Township, this county, March 11, 1838, son of Thompson Bancroft, a native of Connecticut, who was brought to this county in infancy, and here he attained his maturity, helping to cut down the forests, and following the occupation of a farmer. Thompson Bancroft was united in marriage with Lucy C. Atwater, also a native of Connecticut, who bore him five children: Sylvester, deceased; Edwin L., deceased; Zina R.; Augusta P., and an infant, deceased. He died in 1877, and his widow in 1879. Our subject, who has always been a farmer, was married October 6, 1859, to Clara Reed, born September 1, 1837, in Crawford County, Penn., daughter of Henry and Sarah (Moore) Reed, natives of Connecticut and early settlers of Mead Township, Crawford Co., Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft are the parents of three children: Lucy C, Henry T. and Eddie H.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885