Frank Hartzell
Frank Hartzell, farmer, P. O. Deerfield, was born in Deerfield Township, this county, September 14, 1838, a son of George Hartzell, who was born in Deerfield Township, May 12, 1811, and who, with his father, William Hartzell, and his grandfather, George Hartzell, settled in the eastern portion of Deertield Township in 1807. The family came from Bucks County, Penn. George Hartzell, father of our subject, was married to Miss Emily, daughter of Peter Mason, and who was born in Deertield Township, in 1813. To this union were born Sebra W., Frank and Lewis D. George Hartzell died April 5, 1881, and his widow now resides near her son. Our subject was married, July 8, 1875, to Miss Laura E., daughter of Heman E. Day, and a native of Deertield Township, this county. Three children have been born to this union, all now living: M. Cecelia, H. Augustus and G. Nelson. Mr. Hartzell possesses a farm of 133 acres. He is a man of enterprise and highly esteemed by all who know him.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885