| editor, The Biographical Dictionary of America… (1906)
“ He afterward secured a place where he was paid regular, though small wages, and he was able from his savings to pass several terms at the Richfield academy. He thus fitted himself to teach a district school, which he commenced in the winter of 1856, boarding around among the farmers as a part of his remuneration. ”
| editor, The Biographical Dictionary of America… (1906)
“ After this time, by close economy he was able to assist his brother and sister in obtaining an education, and to advance himself in the study of law. In 1859 he was admitted to the bar and began practice in Cleveland, O. Overwork and indoor confinement soon broke down his health, and in 1860 he was obliged to relinquish for a time his profession. Borrowing a small sum of money he went to Michigan with a friend, where they engaged in the business of lumbering. ”
