Lewis M. Bloomfield
Lewis M. Bloomfield, farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in Bloomfield Township, Crawford Co., Penn., December 10, 1815, son of Lewis and Susan Bloomfield, former a native of New Jersey, latter of Fayette County, Penn. They settled in Stark County, Ohio, in 1830, and there remained until their death. Our subject was united in marriage, June 7, 1838, with Lydia Ingledue, who was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1813. To this union were born five children: Alpheus S., Celestine, Thomas M., Susan G. and Ascenath. The mother of these children died December 8, 1876. She was one of the true and noble women of her day, and an exemplary mother. Her death was sadly regretted by a large circle of friends. Our subject married, March 17, 1882, Mrs. Henrietta Hotchkiss, of Meadville, Penn., who died January 1, 1883, after which he married, June 4, 1884, for his third wife, Rachel A. Beans. Our subject has been engaged in farming, stock-raising and dealing, and owns about 240 acres of improved land. He has given each one of his children $1,000, either in land or money. Mr. Bloomfield has filled the office of Township Trustee about seven years. He is a member of the School Board.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885