Jesse Ling
Jesse Ling was born March 3, 1842, in New York State, son of Edward E. and Betsey Ling, who were the parents of Mary A., Edward, James, Jane, Walter, Jesse and Robert. He was married October 15, 1866, to Roena C, daughter of Phineas U. and Cleona (Wilmot) Jennings (who were married June 16, 1822), former born May 4. 1796, in Craftsbury, Vt., son of Benjamin Jennings, who was born August 29, 1752, and Serena (Bigelow) Jennings, who was born March 16, 1765; latter born April 23, 1806, in New Haven County, Conn. Phineas U. Jennings came to Ohio in 1821 and purchased sixty-four acres of land in Mantua Township, paying $8 per acre, and this he made his life home, adding to it from time to time till he became the owner of 300 acres besides much other proparty. He was a rugged pioneer living in a rude cabin on his farm until 1833, when he erected a frame house in which he resided all his days. He made four trips to the East, sometimes by sleigh and sometimes by wagon, and also by rail; his last trip was made in 1870. His wife was a sister of E. Wilmot, who, accompanied by his mother and her family, came to Ohio in 1814 and settled in Mantua Township. They were parents of the following children: Serena, born July 12, 1823; Cordelia, born May 28, 1828, died March 9, 1832; Roena C, born September 5, 1830, and Cordelia E., born July 25, 1832, died December 7, 1835. Phineas U. Jennings died June 26, 1882; his wife, March 26, 1880. Jesse Ling was at one time a mariner, and for three years served in the United States Navy. He and his wife have no children of their own, but have an adopted daughter named Sadie J. Ling. They occupy a large tract of land in the southern part of this township, a portion of which is Mrs. Ling's share of her father's estate.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885