George R. Diver
George R. Diver, a member of the firm of Carson & Diver, Palmyra, was born in Deerfield Township, this county, September 12, 1865. His father, Orison, was also a native of Deerfield Township, born August 20, 1829, the youngest son of John and Christena (Hartzell) Diver. At the death of his father, Orison Diver accepted his responsibilities, became proprietor of the "Diver House," and attended to the transportation of mails between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. He was twice married, first to Samantha Mowen, who died one year after marriage, leaving one child named Manty, who died at the age of five years and seven months. His second marriage was with Sarah Gross, by whom he had one child—George R., our subject. He was a man of sound moral worth, widely and favorably known. He died September 21, 1877, and his widow is now the wife of D. D. Carson. Our subject received school advantages, and, possessing business ability, engaged in the livery business at Deerfield, this county. This he subsequently disposed of and in May, 1884, formed the present copartnership. The firm carry a general stock of goods, and enjoy a lucrative trade.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885