A. L. Tomson
A. L. Tomson, farmer, P. O. Ravenna, was born August 80, 1839, on the farm he now occupies in Shalersville Township, this county, son of James C. and Eliza (Marvin) Tomson, natives of Williamstown, Vt., and who were the parents of five children: Martin L., married to Mary Edget; Almon L., our subject; James A., married to Lucy Leonard; Phineas B., unmarried; and Emma E., wife of Charles Leete. James C. Tomson came to Ohio in 1813, and after remaining one year in Cuyahoga County, removed to Shalersville Township, this county, where he remained until his death in 1866. Eliza, wife of James C. Tomson, was born in Shalersville, September 12, 1816, daughter of Leelon Marvin, and died February 28, 1885. Our subject was married, June 6, 1865, to Sarah M., daughter of Ephraim J. Proctor, by whom he has three children: James C, Almon L., Jr., and Arthur. Mr. Tomson has filled the offices of Trustee and Assessor several years, and Justice of the Peace five years. He is a leading citizen, occupying the old home farm.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885