Wanzer Holcomb
Wanzer Holcomb, capitalist, Ravenna, was born September 9, 1827, in this county, son of William A. Holcomb. He received his education in the schools of the home district and at Marlboro Academy, Stark Co., Ohio. In early life he learned the trade of stone and brick mason with his father. On September 25, 1851, he was married to Miss Sophronia C. Stough, of Ravenna, daughter of the well known pioneer, Jacob Stough, and was brought up in the city. Their children are Margaret (now Mrs. Smith), William W. and Harry S. After living in Edinburg two years and in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, five years our subject and family finally settled in Ravenna. Mr. Holcomb was appointed in 1857 Superintendent of Masonry on the A. & G. W. (now the N. Y., P. & O.) R. R., which position he held until 1868. Since that time he has been engaged as contractor, taking extensive contracts for corporations and railroad companies. Since 1870 he has been connected with the Diamond Glass Works of this city and now owns a one-half interest in the concern. Mr. Holcomb is a member of the Disciples Church. He is a life-long Republican.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885