John R. Giddings
John R. Giddings, farmer, P. O. Edinburgh, was born in Paris Township, this county, August 14, 1847, son of Thomas and Sarah Giddings, former born in Wales, in 1798, latter in England, in 1802. They were married in this county in 1845, and settled in Paris Township, where they remained until the death of Mrs. Giddings, June 10, 1877. Thomas Giddings still resides in Edinburg Township, this county. Our subject was married, October 2, 1872, to Julia E. Gano, born in Paris Township, this county, January 23, 1853, a daughter of Daniel (who died July 10, 1864) and Lorain Gano. Mr. and Mrs. Giddings are the parents of two children: Burton D. and Lyle C. Our subject is a carpenter by trade, but is now engaged in farming. He owns 109 acres of good land. He is a F. & A. M.; is one of the Justices of the Peace of the township in which he lives. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885