J. R. Buckman
J. R. Buckman, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born on the farm where he now resides in Randolph, May 6, 1836, son of Reuben and Parnell Buckman, natives of Connecticut, and who immigrated to Portage County, Ohio, in 1805. Reuben Buckman was born in 1800, and his wife in 1802. They settled in this county, where they remained till their death, he dying February 7, 1860, his widow September 24, 1883. They were the parents of seven children, three of whom survive, two sons and one daughter. J. R. Buckman, our subject, has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns the undivided half of thirty-two acres, whereon he resides. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and has proved himself to be a good and faithful son. After his father's death he remained at home and cared for his mother until her demise.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885