Henry C. Caris
Henry C. Caris, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born in Rootstown Township, this county, May 23, 1832; son of John and Betsey E. Caris, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Rootstown Township in a very early day, and here remained until their death. Our subject married, March 17, 1861, Flora E. Ward, born in Portage County, Ohio, in 1834, daughter of William and Betsey E. Ward, early settlers of Rootstown Township, where they remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Caris have three children: Frank L., James H. and Arlie L. Our subject, who has been a farmer and brick-maker all his life, owns seventy-three acres of good land where he and his family reside. He has filled the office of Trustee of his township. He and his family are descended from some of the first settlers of this county.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885