N. Wright Leezer
N. Wright Leezer, photographer, was born in Noble County, Ohio, November 12, 1859, son of William C. and Sarah E. (Hill) Leezer, natives of Morgan County, Ohio, the former of whom is a mechanic and pattern-maker by trade, at present engaged with his son in the photographing business. They were parents of three children: Wright, Maud and Ella (deceased when but three years of age). The subject of our sketch was brought by his parents to Athens, Athens Co., Ohio, where he received but a common school education. Mr. Leezer's first business enterprise was manufacturing confectionery, but he eventually gave that up and learned photography. He first entered this industry in Athens Ohio. In order to perfect himself in the art, he soon entered a large studio at Logan, Hocking Co., Ohio. The following year he removed to Attica, Seneca Co., Ohio, where he stayed for about one year, then returned to Athens, Ohio. In 1882 he came to Garrettsville, Ohio, and entered the employ of C. M. French, photographer. In 1884 he embarked in the photographing business for himself and has since followed the art with good success. In 1883 he became a member of Portage Lodge, No. 456, I. O. O. F., and is one of the charter members of the Young Men's Temperance Council (Y. M. T. C). Religiously he is a member of the Congregational Church. He was married August 13, 1884, to Almeda Stearn, who was born in Salem, Columbiana Co., Ohio, October 22, 1859.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885