Joseph B. Jerome
Joseph B. Jerome, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in New York State, October 24, 1819, son of Alva and Melica Jerome, who came to Portage County, Ohio, when Joseph B. was three or four years of age, and here remained until their death. Our subject was married, February 17. 1850, to Mary M. Churchill, born in Randolph Township, this county, March 10, 1826, daughter of Stephen and Maria Churchill. Stephen Churchill was born in 1796, and died in 1879. His widow, who was born in 1803, is now residing with her daughter, Mrs. Jerome. To our subject and wife have been born four children, three now living: Louela A., born May 6, 1856, now the widow of Milfred Meacham; Nettie J., born December 1, 1861, died July 16, 1884; Jessie M., born September 5. 1865, and Joseph E., born August 14, 1867. Mr. Jerome has been engaged in farming most of his life, and owns forty-five acres of land where he resides. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885