Samuel Caris
Samuel Caris, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Rootstown Township, this county, December 27, 1823; son of John and Betsey E. Caris, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to this county and settled, and here died. Our subject was married July 7, 1849, to Rachel Ward, born in Ravenna Township, June 20, 1824; daughter of William and Betsey E. Ward, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Caris are the parents of three children, two of whom are now living: Belle E., wife of Ira L. Heriff, and William I. Frank D. is deceased. Mr. Caris, like his brother (whose sketch appears below), is a farmer and brick-maker. He owns forty-five acres of improved land. He is a pleasant, agreeable citizen.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885