Jason Sanford
Jason Sanford (deceased) was born December 80, 1800, in Massachusetts, son of Samuel and Rhoda Sanford. He came to this county in 1816 and lived for a time with Squire Atwater, an early settler, when he learned the trade of a blacksmith. On November 1, 1827, he married Hannah, daughter of Daniel and Hannah (Burt) Ladd, the former of whom was a native of Massachusetts; settled in Mantua Township in 1811, and here passed the remainder of his days. He was a tanner, currier and shoe-maker. He reared a family of nine children, three of whom now live: Mary (Mrs. Denman); Daniel B., residing in Claridon Ohio; and Hannah, widow of our subject. To Mr. and Mrs. Sanford were born seven children: Persis J., Martin B., Henry J. and Laura L. living; Delia M. died June 15, 1855. Alice A., May 22, 1862, and Sylvia, August 21, 1877. Persis J. became the wife, in 1853, of W. H. Bowen, a native of Vermont, and has borne him two children: C. H. and Willie R., both educated at Hiram College and Akron College, the former of whom married Emma Wespeaker, and the latter Hattie Baldinger. Mr. Sanford died in 1848, and his widow now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Bowen, whose husband's family came from Vermont and settled in Hiram in 1833, where they spent the remainder of their days. Mr. Bowen is a member of Masonic Lodge, No. 533, of Mantua. He is a leading man in the community,
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885