Henry Shewell
Henry Shewell (deceased) was born in Deertield Township, this county, July 17, 1801; son of Rev. Henry and Mercy Shewell, natives of New Jersey, who came to this county in 1802 and here remained until their death. Our subject was married, March 18, 1832, to Irena Chapman, born in Rootstown Township, this county, July 5, 1811, daughter of Nathan and Mary Chapman, natives of the East, who located in this county, former in about 1804-05, latter in 1806, and who were married during the latter year, settling in Rootstown, where they remained until Mr. Chapman's death. To our subject and wife was born September 18, 1839, one child—Eliza M., now the widow of Willis E. Bottsford and the mother of two children: Edward H. and Harry S. Our subject died at Baxter Springs, Kan., October 12, 1867, leaving his wife and one child, who thereupon returned to Ohio.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885