Orsemus Stanford
Orsemus Stanford, farmer, P. O. Randolph, was born in Marietta, Ohio, August 25, 1814, son of Oliver and Olive Stanford, natives of Massachusetts, who came to Marietta, Ohio; from there moved to Trumbull County, thence to Stark County, where they remained seven years; came to Portage County in 1832, remaining until 1850; then removed to Wisconsin, whiere the father died in 1874; the mother died in Iowa in 1878. Our subject was married April 14, 1836, to Sarah Chittendon, born in this county, in November, 1816, daughter of Almon and Gertrude Chittendon, both of whom died in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Stanford were parents of two children, one now living—Frank, who resides in this county. Van Vactor B. Stanford who was in the army three years, was killed by a premature discharge of his own gun in 1864. Our subject is a carpenter by trade, but for the past twenty years has been engaged in farming. He owns ninety-seven acres of improved land; has filled the office of Trustee of his township.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885