J. H. Ditto
J. H. Ditto, of the firm of J. H. Ditto & Sons, dealers in flour, feed and groceries, and proprietors of a livery, Mantua Station, was born November 1, 1828, thirty miles southeast of Montreal, Quebec; son of Peter and Mary (Bucheau) Ditto, who were the parents of twelve children, eleven now living. Our subject came to the United States in 1846, and during the year 1856 was married to Miss Mary E., daughter of Lawson and Emily (Ferris) Stearns, of Newbury, Geauga Co., Ohio. They have a family of three children: Frank S., Henry E. and Charles J., all of whom are associated with their father in business near the railroad depot. Our subject and his sons are leading citizens of Mantua Township, and are regarded as enterprising, public-spirited men.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885