John Herriff
John Herriff, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born in Rootstown Township, this county, November 18, 1827, son of Jacob and Catharine Herriff, the former a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, the latter of Lancaster, Penn. They were married in this county, where they settled about 1826, and remained until his death, July 28, 1871. His widow is still living. Our subject is the oldest of the family, consisting of fourteen children, eight of whom are now living: John, Andrew, Susan, Julius, William, Viola, Henrietta and Amelia. Mr. Herriff is a carpenter by trade, but of late years has engaged in farming. He owns nearly fifty-eight acres of improved land where he resides. He is a descendant of one of the old pioneer families, and a pleasant and agreeable gentleman.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885