Sheldon C. Canfield
Sheldon C. Canfield, blacksmith, P. O. Hiram, was born in Pleasant Grove, Ill., in 1838. His parents, Joseph and Mariette (Root) Canfield, natives of New York State, moved to Illinois in an early day. From Illinois our subject came to this State in 1850 and settled in Geauga County, where he remained until 1867 engaged in farm work and painting. The years 1867 to 1870 he passed in Michigan, then came to Hiram Township, this county, where he has since given his attention to blacksmithing. Mr. Canfield was married in 1861 to Miss Rebecca Hill, of Geauga County, Ohio, a native of New York State, whence her parents emigrated in 1855, settling in this county. Our subject purchased property in Hiram Center. He has served as Clerk of his township. In politics he is a Democrat.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885