Jeremiah Huffman
Excerpted from Grand Rapids, Ohio, A Souvenir of the Past and Present. July 1897
Jeremiah E. Huffman was born August 2, 1844 in York county, Pennsylvania, son of John and Nancy (Wire) Huffman. The family came to Ohio in 1850 and located on the farm now owned by our subject, being section 3 of this township. J. E. Huffman was educated in common schools, and worked on the farm until 1863 when he enlisted in the 68th regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served until the close of the war. After the war he returned to farming, and in October, 1867 married Elsie, daughter of John and Elsie (VanVoltenberg) Phillips.
In 1888, Mr. Huffman leased his farm and removed to the Rapids, where he opened a jobbing business in Poultry and Eggs, shipping direct to New York. In the spring of '94 he opened a retail grocery business property on East Front street, and discontinued, practically, the purchase of eggs from the trade; but his books show that he was not entirely dropped out of the egg trade yet, as he has taken in individually an average of something over 2,000 dozen weekly since then. He still continues to do something in the poultry line, especially during the holiday season when he scatters, $500 to $600 daily among the neighboring farmers. "Jerry" Huffman is one of the most popular citizens of Grand Rapids township. years ago it was the custom to elect him annually to the office of assessor whether he wanted it or not, but he finally flatly refused to serve. He has served on the council and school board, and is always among the foremost in contributing to anything for the good of the town. He is a member of Bond Post, G.A.R., and is always ready to serve an old comrade.
In trade he is always pleasant and obliging, and, as he sells good goods at fair prices, his trade is constantly increasing. He carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries, smoked meats, foreign and domestic fruits, and pays the highest price for produce. If you don't know Jerry Huffman it will pay you to call and get acquainted.
Mr. and Mrs. Huffman have two children, Verne P., who was recently united in marriage with Miss Edna Peters, and Lillie, a young lady, who is still at home. They have a handsome home on Second Street, and still own the old home farm.
Excerpted from Grand Rapids, Ohio, A Souvenir of the Past and Present. July 1897
Jeremiah E. Huffman was born August 2, 1844 in York county, Pennsylvania, son of John and Nancy (Wire) Huffman. The family came to Ohio in 1850 and located on the farm now owned by our subject, being section 3 of this township. J. E. Huffman was educated in common schools, and worked on the farm until 1863 when he enlisted in the 68th regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served until the close of the war. After the war he returned to farming, and in October, 1867 married Elsie, daughter of John and Elsie (VanVoltenberg) Phillips.
In 1888, Mr. Huffman leased his farm and removed to the Rapids, where he opened a jobbing business in Poultry and Eggs, shipping direct to New York. In the spring of '94 he opened a retail grocery business property on East Front street, and discontinued, practically, the purchase of eggs from the trade; but his books show that he was not entirely dropped out of the egg trade yet, as he has taken in individually an average of something over 2,000 dozen weekly since then. He still continues to do something in the poultry line, especially during the holiday season when he scatters, $500 to $600 daily among the neighboring farmers. "Jerry" Huffman is one of the most popular citizens of Grand Rapids township. years ago it was the custom to elect him annually to the office of assessor whether he wanted it or not, but he finally flatly refused to serve. He has served on the council and school board, and is always among the foremost in contributing to anything for the good of the town. He is a member of Bond Post, G.A.R., and is always ready to serve an old comrade.
In trade he is always pleasant and obliging, and, as he sells good goods at fair prices, his trade is constantly increasing. He carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries, smoked meats, foreign and domestic fruits, and pays the highest price for produce. If you don't know Jerry Huffman it will pay you to call and get acquainted.
Mr. and Mrs. Huffman have two children, Verne P., who was recently united in marriage with Miss Edna Peters, and Lillie, a young lady, who is still at home. They have a handsome home on Second Street, and still own the old home farm.