Sylvester R. Packer
Sylvester R. Packer, farmer, P. O. Hiram, is a native of New London County, Conn., born March 4, 1803, son of Ebenezer and Ketura Packer, who were natives of the same State, where they remained until death. Sylvester R. came to this county in 1826 and purchased land in Hiram Township, on which he still resides. He was married in 1827 to Miss Laura Maxon, of Hiram Township, this county, also a native of Connecticut, where she was born September 6, 1809, and whose parents were among the first settlers in this county. To this union were born eight children, of whom only two survive: Angeline and Mary. Mr. Packer has served in some of the township offices. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885