Samuel A. Church
Samuel A. Church, farmer, P. O. Palmyra, was born on the homestead farm in Palmyra Township, this county, February 16, 1854, and is a grandson of Samuel and Tryphena (Terrell), who settled in Palmyra Township in 1833. His father, James M. Church, was born in Litchfield County, Conn., December 19, 1815; his mother, Phebe (Olmstead) Church, was also a native of Connecticut. They are among the oldest living pioneers of Palmyra Township, parents of four children, all of whom are now living: Anna, wife of W. D. Edwards; William S.; Jane, wife of N. K. Goss, and Samuel A. The subject of this sketch, who occupies the homestead, was married in 1876 to Dassie, daughter of Alexander Scott, and a native of Palmyra Township. One son—James Scott—has blessed this union. Mr. Church is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the I. O. O. F. He is one of the leading farmers of the township. Politically he supports the Democratic platform.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885