D. F. McGrew
D. F. McGrew (deceased) was born in Springfield, Summit Co., Ohio, July 18, 1830, son of William McGrew, an early settler of Streetsboro Township, this county, who cleared and improved a farm here, on which he lived and died. William McGrew was parent of six children: Margaret; D. F., our subject; Willis, deceased; Delight; Newton, deceased, and William. Our subject was reared in Streetsboro, this county, where he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed all his life. He also conducted a small farm. He was married October 24, 1852, to Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen and Rebecca (Walker) Myers, first settlers of Streetsboro Township, this county. Mrs. McGrew's grandfather, Mr. Myers, was a pioneer of Streetsboro Township, and lived to be one hundred and six years old. To our subject and wife was born one child —Emma C., wife of E. C. Root. Mr. McGrew's father dying when he was but eight years of age, he was thus early thrown upon his own resources, and as a consequence his schooling was very limited, yet at the time of his death he was a man well versed in matters of history and general information. The young came to him for advise and counsel, and the middle-aged found in him a friend and co-worker in all matters pertaining to the elevation and improvement of society. He was a member of the Congregational Church, took an active interest in the Sabbath-school, and for many years was Superintendent, teacher and one of its most earnest workers. He was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace two terms, and was serving in this office at the time of his death. In politics he was ever a Democrat. Mr. McGrew died July 5, 1878, in his forty-eighth year.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885