Samuel Diver
Samuel Diver, farmer, P. O. Deerfield, was born on the homestead farm at Deerfield Center, January 16, 1817; son of John and Christena (Hartzall) Diver, whose history appeal's elsewhere in this volume. Our subject was married in this county in 1840, to Miss Miriam, daughter of Peter Mason, a pioneer of this county, and of which she is a native. The children born to this union, who are all living, are as follows: Mary P., wife of Charles Shaeffer; Rosella, wife of Oliver Mowen; Alvira, wife of A. McGowan; and Almira, wife of I. Hartzell. Mr. Diver has a farm of 110 acres on which he settled in 1840, and which he has brought under a high state of cultivation. He may be said to be a model farmer, and a true type of pioneer stock. The family is noted for its industry, all the members having borne a part in clearing the lands and beautifying their homes. Mr. Diver is a member of the Disciples Church. In politics he is a stanch supporter of Republican principles.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885