Frederick Plum
Frederick Plum (deceased) was born December 16, 1802, in Chester, Mass., son of Comfort and Betsey (Black) Plum, who were parents of William, Fred, Alonzo, James, Albert, Henry, Alanson, Betsey, Louisa and Cordelia. His education was received in the country schools, and he began for himself working by the month. In 1821 he came to this county; was married April 16, 1829, to Melissa Wait, who was born January 3, 1810, in Chester, Mass., daughter of Samuel and Betsey (Bell) Wait, who came to Ohio in 1827, settling in Aurora Township, and later in Streetsboro, where they died. Their children were Samuel, Sarah, Andrew, Mary, William, Orlinda, Malissa, Betsey, Edward, Delilah, Washington, Wellington and Ellen. The mother was a member of the Baptist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Plum were born nine children, six of whom are now living: William, Leroy, Wilson, Lydia (now Mrs. C. Olds, in Michigan), Cornelia (now Mrs. George Blake) and Jane (now Mrs. Horace Russell). Our subject began life with but little, and at his death, October 12, 1883, he owned 110 acres well-improved land, besides other property, after giving his children a good start. Mr. Plum was a good citizen, well liked by his neighbors. In politics he was a Democrat. His worthy widow now lives on the old homestead, which is managed by her son Wilson. Out of respect for her deceased husband, Mrs. Plum has inserted a portrait of him in the history of Portage County.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885