Sanford Sayre
Sanford Sayre, blacksmith, Good Hope, is a son of Seth and Clarissa (Ravenscroft) Sayre, and was born in Paint Township, Ross County, Ohio, January 1, 1831. His youth was spent in his native county, where he obtained a common school education. At seventeen years of age he began the trade of blacksmith with his father; then went to Indiana, remained two years, and returned to Ohio. He next attended the Salem Academy, where he remained two terms, and in August, 1856, came to this village, opened a blacksmith shop, and has continued at this business ever since.
November 2, 1856, he was married to Sarah E., daughter of Joshua and Mary (Shockey) Benner. To them one child was born, Austin, November 1, 1857, now attending the Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio.
Our subject went out with the Fayette County forces during the invasion of Morgan's forces. He owns a handsome residence in Good Hope; has accumulated a good sum of money, but invested little in real estate, and does an extensive business in blacksmithing, a sufficient guarantee of his superior workmanship. He has held the offices of township clerk and trustee. Himself and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have grown up with the village in which they reside, witnessed its changes, and are beloved and honored by all who have the pleasure of their acquaintance.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County