Orestes Hale (Son of Samuel Hale)

Orestus Hale lies in a lonely grave on the west side of Wingfoot lake. He was the son of Samuel Hale who came to Ohio in 1803/1805 (discrepencies in sources) along with Thoma (josiah?), Samuels other son.
.In that same year, Orestus suddely became ill & died. He had contracted chicken pox while traveling through Pittsburgh,Pa.  Fear of contagion prompted drastic measures. Indians told the family to cut down a certain tree, hew out a slab & place he body inside. When the slab was replaced, the body would be sealed in. Protecting both the living & dead. But the burial was filled with even greater tragedy. While the coffin tree was being felled, it toppled on Thomas (josiah?), brother of the dead boy, killing him instantly.
Samuel buried both of his sons on the shores of wingfoot lake. Years later, Thomas's body was moved to Kent corners (suffield) Cemetery. Only Orestus remains, the safety of the living overshadowing the desire to pay homage to the dead.

David way~ a little history of his life & times

David Way is buried in the 10th row. He died at the age of 79 yrs oldMarch 20,183?

In April 1803, David Way & his family moved to suffield in the northern part of lot 9.The first birth in Suffield was that of a daughter, Rebecca, to David Way, in December, 1803. David Way was a juror in the first murder trial of Portage county. The case was as follows:

"The first murder trial that occurred in Portage County took place at the October term of the Court of Common Pleas, in 1813, whereof Hon. Benjamin Ruggles was President Judge, and Aaron Norton, Amzi Atwater and Samuel Forward, Associates. **John McManus was the defendant in this case, being indicted for the murder of Betsy McManus, his wife, and lived on what was then and since known as the Bell lot, in Ravenna Township. The indictment charged that McManus assaulted his wife while she was lying in bed, soon after the birth of a child, and struck her with a boot-jack, breaking the shoulderblade and one of the ribs upon the right side, making a wound eight inches long and six inches wide, and that he also kicked her. The injuries were inflicted on the 12th of May, 1813, and the woman died upon the 27th of the same month.**

 Benjamin Whedon was the foreman of the grand jury finding the indictment . The following are the names of the jurors before whom the case was tried: Gipson McDaniels, Jr., Palmyra; Isaac Osmun, Boston; Paul Williams, Portage; James McCormick, Springfield; Asher Gurley, Rootstown; William Sprague, Tallmadge; Theophilus Anthony, Atwater; George Walker, Hudson; Jonathan Foster, Mantua; Robert Taylor and David Way, Suffield; William Price, Ravenna. The case was conducted by Peter Hitchcock as Prosecuting Attorney, and by Benjamin Tappan and John C. Wright for the defense.

After a protracted and exciting trial, the defense claiming that the woman died of child-bed fever, the accused was acquitted of the charge of murder, and discharged. McManus is described as a quarrelsome man, who was perpetually in trouble, and indicted for assault and battery several times. He was a volunteer in the war of 1812, and from ailments contracted in that service, died in 1814 or 1815.

David cook is father to Nathan & Lee cook

David & Chloe? Moore are buried in close spots here in Kent Corners.Chloe (maiden name Moore) is buried in the 4th row next to Rebecca cook. David is buried on the other side of her. One of their Daughters, Marry (Potts) is also buried within the same row- next to Rebecca J. Cook (wife of Orange cook who is son to Lee Cook-whose father is David cook). Very intricate family ties in this graveyard!

They are mentioned here in these excerpts from the History of Portage county Ohio resident Bio's .:

NATHAN COOK (deceased) was born in Suffield Township, this county, April 9, 1816, son of David Cook. On January 14, 1842, our subject was married to Miss Clarinda Hulbert, born November 16, 1816, daughter of Jamen and Lurinia Hulbert, natives of Vermont and Connecticut, respectively, and who accompanied their families at an early day in their trip from the East with ox-teams, and settled in Springfield Township, this county. Our subject and wife after their marriage located near Suffield Center, where they developed their farm and raised a family of six children, viz.: David, in Michigan; Esther, Mrs. Brown; Marion, in Kansas; Newton; Jamen; and Eveline, Mrs. Shanafelt. Mr. Cook was a Republican in politics, a useful citizen and a worthy man. He died February 2, 1875. His widow still resides on the family homestead, respected by the community for her excellent qualities.

LEE COOK, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was born November 11, 1821, in Suffield Township, this county, son of David and Chloe (Moore) Cook, who came to this county from Connecticut at a very early period in their lives, married and here remained until their death. The father died in February, 1859, the mother in 1879, aged ninety-one years. Their children were Mary (Mrs. Potzer), Nathan and John, all deceased; Lee, Galvin, Orange and Rachel (Mrs. Stahlsmith) still living. Our subject married Miss Phebe Buckman, who died February 4, 1872, and he then married Margaret Ebel, born near Stras burg, France, December 11, 1831, daughter of John and Catharine Ebel, who settled in Suffield Township, this county, in 1833. where they were highly respected members of the Lutheran Church. They died many years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are much esteemed by the community for their worth and intelligence. He owns a farm of 107 acres. In politics he is a Republican. Mrs. Cook is a member of the German Reformed Church.

Solomon, Rebecca & Hannah Way Buried in row 2 next to each other

Solomon Married Hannah whom he had 3 children with. Hannah passed away 4-22-1853. Solomon then married Mrs. Rebecca Brittain whom he had 6 children with.

SOLOMON WAY, farmer, P. O. Suffield, was born August 3, 1817, in Suffield Township, this county; son of David and Rebecca (Baldwin) Way, natives of Connecticut, who came to this county by wagons in 1801, stopping one year in New York en route. After living the lives of upright pioneers and passing a few years of retired life both died in Springfield Township, Summit Co., Ohio. Our subject received bis education in the common schools of those early days. He married Mrs. Hannah Potter, widow of Joseph Potter, by whom he had three children: Luna (Mrs. Palmer), Thomas Jefferson and Melissa (Mrs. Thorp). Mrs. Way died Id 1853, and Mr. Way then married Mrs. Rebecca Brittan. Their children are Clara (Mrs. Crist), B. F. (deceased), Almina (Mrs. Royer), Andrew Jackson, Laura (Mrs. Potts) and Minnie (Mrs. Keister). Our subject has a farm of 113 acres, is an old and respected pioneer citizen, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the entire community. In politics he is a Democrat. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Solomon & Rebecca Way gravestone:

Hannah Way gravestone next to the above:

Sarah & Michael Saxe- (parents of Amos Saxe)

Sarah & Michael Saxe are buried here in the Kent Corners graveyard of Suffield, Ohio. William Saxe & Margaret (cole) are all listed one tall monument headstone, seen in below pictures.
Amos Saxe listed below, whom I found in a book bio, is their son:
AMOS H. SAXE, farmer, P. O. Mogadore, Summit County, born December 2, 1829, in Springfield, Summit Co., Ohio,son of Michael and Sarah Saxe, natives of Bucks County, Penn., who lived a few years in Lancaster County, thence moved to Summit County, Ohio, in 1820, where they remained about nine years, and finally settled in Suffield Township, Portage Co., Ohio. This was then an entirely new country, and they had to contend with various difficulties in the wilderness. Game of all kinds was plentiful, and many were the adventures which these settlers experienced in their struggle for existence. Only a small place was cleared for a house, which was 16x16, the floor of which was made of split-logs, a blanket doing service for a door, and in this they managed to exist for several years, the family numbering nine when the house was first occupied. They were faithful members of the Disciples Church and regular attendants at church, having to walk two miles (oxen only being then employed). Michael Saxe was a tailor by trade, therefore the management of the farm fell upon the eldest son (Amos H.), when but a boy. Mrs. Saxe was a kind and devoted mother; a peacemaker in her family of children, always ready to listen to their troubles and furnish some means of relief. She died January 16, 1868. Mr. Saxe died December 10, 1882, at the home of his son Amos H., aged eighty-two years. Of their family of twelve children, six are now living in this county, two in Suffield Township: Amos H. and John H. Amelia (Mrs. Harter), Jeremiah and Elizabeth are residents of Brimfield Township, and Jennie (Mrs. Shirtleff), of Kent. Our subject was married May 11, 1865, to Amanda Harter, and they have the following children: Florence, Grace and Ray. Mrs. Saxe is a member of the Disciples Church. By industry they have acquired a fine farm of 165 acres of well-improved land. Mr. Saxe is a life-long Democrat; has served his township six years as Trustee and as School Director fifteen years.

Nathan Moore & Samuel Hale Graves

Pictures of gravestones (if still standing) will accompany all information/memories researched on the at rest residents of Kent Corners cemetery on Martin road in Suffield ( mogadore ) Ohio 44260

Nathan Moore (1750-1825) was born in Salisbury, Connecticut. He served in the Revolution as a private in Colonel Charles Webb’s 2nd regiment during levees for a short time. He enlisted on 4 August 1779 and was discharged on 3 December 1789 as part of the 2nd Regiment, Ulster Company, Militia. Following the war, he became a surveyor and civil engineer who settled in Canfield, Ohio, arriving about 15 May 1800 after traveling 45 days on the road. He relocated to the Springfield, Ohio area in 1806. His survey of Canfield (signed by him) remains on file in the Special Records Collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio. The clarity and precision of this document, made in primitive conditions, is amazing. Nathan was a giant of a man, being six foot, six inches in height. He cleared and improved what is known as the Christ Farm and was concerned with all of the original surveys in the region. He was a noted hunter and one of the best-known and influential pioneers of northern Ohio. Nathan Moore and his first wife, Juliana, are buried in Kent Corners Cemetery in Suffield, Ohio, near Patriot Samuel Hale.

The grave stone for Nathan Moore:

The gravestone for Nathan Moore's wife:

Samuel Hale was a soldier, patriot, statesman, peace officer, surveyor and community leader. He learned his military skills as a drummer in the 1st Company, 1st Regiment, Connecticutin 1758 and 1759 where he proved his mettle as a soldier while participating in the French and Indian War during the attack on Fort Carillon (Fort Ticonderoga). Following this service, he continued his association with his local militia unit in Suffield, Connecticut. At the age of 35 he again answered the call to duty when his unit responded to the Lexington alarm on 19 April 1776. Samuel marched with his unit for two days towards Lexington and Concord. Arriving too late for the action, he returned home and continued his endeavors in both the local militia and in public service throughout the remainder of his life. He served until the end of the Revolution as a member of several committees supporting soldier’s families and in a number of positions of public trust including service as a constable, collector of taxes, grand juror, surveyor of highways and selectman. By the completion of the American Revolution, Samuel Hale had been elected as a Captain in the Suffield Militia. In 1803, he visited the Ohio Western Reserve as a representative of the Connecticut Land Company. He later relocated his family to what is now Suffield, Ohio, in Portage County where many of his descendants remain today. Samuel had 2 sons die in June 1805. See entry for Orestus Hale which mentions the brother Thomas' (josiah?) for how they passed away.

His grandson was a major participant in the Underground Railroad during the American Civil War, and his great grandson and children had major impact on the development of the Ohio education system and the state agricultural industry. One even developed the “Hale Peach.” Samuel’s great-great grand-daughter was instrumental in raising funds for the Washington Memorial Chapel and Bell Tower at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, which has the Hale name inscribed at its base.

source of the above: http://gwsar.org/ancestors.html