Darius L. Baldwin
Darius L. Baldwin, manufacturer, Ravenna, was born Februaiy 6, 1828, in Atwater Township, this county, where his parents, Ransom and Worthy Baldwin, now reside. Our subject was brought up on his father's farm and began working at the carpenter's trade while a young man, and this he followed continuously until 1878. He was married. October 26, 1853, to Miss Letitia Ferrell, a native of Monongahela County, Va., born October 15, 1829, and who came to this county in 1850. Our subject and wife settled in Ravenna, Ohio, immediately after their marriage. Their children are Charles R.; Aurelia O., wife of H. Eatinger; Hattie W.; and Minnie T. In March, 1879, Mr. Baldwin and his son purchased the planing-mill which they now operate under the firm name of D. L. Baldwin & Son. They do a large business as a custom mill, supplying the home market for planing and general ornamental work. They also do an extensive business in contracting and building houses and public structures. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin are adherents of the Disciples Church. He cast his first Presidential vote for Gen. Winfield Scott as a Whig, and has ever since been a stanch Republican.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885