H. T. Cushing
H. T. Cushing, farmer and contractor, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Knox County, Me., April 11, 1839; son of Thaxter and Sarah Cushing, former of whom was a resident of Maine until his death, in 1839, at sea. His widow still remains in Maine. Our subject was married, December 3, 1866, to Sarah A. Bumpus, born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., August 8, 1843, daughter of Joshua G. and Mary A. Bumpus, who died in New York, former in October, 1874, latter in May, 1873. To our subject and wife have been born three children, two of whom are now living: Minnie M. and Henry P. Thaxter R. is deceased. Mr. Cushing followed the sea until he was twenty years of age. He then went West, engaged in stone-cutting, and is now a contractor and builder. He owns 118 acres of improved land. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a F. & A. M.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885