Henry K. Redfield
Henry K. Redfield, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born on the farm he now owns, March 29, 1822; son of Samuel and Margaret Redfield, natives of Connecticut, who came to Ohio in 1810, settling in this county and here remaining until their death. Samuel Redfield died in 1876, his wife in 1874. Our subject was married, March 25, 1852, to May Donnell, a daughter of John and Myra Donnell, and born in Atwater, this county. This union has been blessed with five children, three of whom survive: Frank D., Mary H. and Emma J. Ida J. and Lillie A. are deceased. Mr. Redfield was raised on a farm, has been engaged in agriculture through life successfully, and owns 132 acres of improved land. He acquired a good common school education; has filled the office of Assessor of Randolph Township; is a member of the Secret Police. Our subject's father walked from Connecticut to Ohio (carrying a large bundle on his back) and arrived in 1810. He was the first man to volunteer in the war of 1812 and was taken prisoner at Maiden upon Hull's surrender.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885