SettingsPeople from Portage County, Ohio
Al Hodge
Albert E. Hodge (April 18, 1912 - March 19, 1979) was an American actor best known for playing space adventurer Captain Video on the DuMont Television Network from December 15, 1950 to April...
Albert E. Hodge (April 18, 1912 - March 19, 1979) was an American actor best known for playing space adventurer Captain Video on the DuMont Television Network from December 15, 1950 to April...
Alonzo A. Skinner
Alonzo A. Skinner (1814-April 30, 1877) was an American judge and Whig party politician in Oregon.
Alonzo A. Skinner (1814-April 30, 1877) was an American judge and Whig party politician in Oregon.
Ben Curtis (golfer)
Ben Clifford Curtis (born May 26, 1977) is an American professional golfer best known for winning the 2003 Open Championship.
Ben Clifford Curtis (born May 26, 1977) is an American professional golfer best known for winning the 2003 Open Championship.
Benjamin D. Pritchard
Benjamin Dudley Pritchard (January 29, 1835 – November 26, 1907) was a United States Army officer, most known for leading the Union cavalry regiment which captured the fugitive Jefferson D...
Benjamin Dudley Pritchard (January 29, 1835 – November 26, 1907) was a United States Army officer, most known for leading the Union cavalry regiment which captured the fugitive Jefferson D...
Benjamin Tappan
Benjamin Tappan was an Ohio judge and Democratic politician who served in the Ohio State Senate and the United States Senate.
Benjamin Tappan was an Ohio judge and Democratic politician who served in the Ohio State Senate and the United States Senate.
Bill Bower
William Marsh "Bill" Bower (February 13, 1917 – January 10, 2011) was an American aviator, U.S. Air Force Colonel and veteran of World War II. Bower was the last surviving pilot of the Doolittle...
William Marsh "Bill" Bower (February 13, 1917 – January 10, 2011) was an American aviator, U.S. Air Force Colonel and veteran of World War II. Bower was the last surviving pilot of the Doolittle...
Brian McClure
Brian McClure (born December 28, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio) is a former American football quarterback for the Bowling Green Falcons McClure played for the Falcons from 1982 to 1985, where he set num...
Brian McClure (born December 28, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio) is a former American football quarterback for the Bowling Green Falcons McClure played for the Falcons from 1982 to 1985, where he set num...
Brian Rogers (fighter)
Brian Rogers (born February 15, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships.
Brian Rogers (born February 15, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships.
Chris Bangle
Christopher Edward "Chris" Bangle (born October 14, 1956) is an American automobile designer.
Christopher Edward "Chris" Bangle (born October 14, 1956) is an American automobile designer.
Colt Knost
Colt Knost (born June 26, 1985) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.
Colt Knost (born June 26, 1985) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.
Curt Cacioppo
Curtis Cacioppo (b. Ravenna, Ohio, 1951) is an American composer of contemporary classical music and pianist.
Curtis Cacioppo (b. Ravenna, Ohio, 1951) is an American composer of contemporary classical music and pianist.
Dana Beal
Irvin Dana Beal (born January 9, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio) is an American social and political activist, best known for his efforts to legalize marijuana.
Irvin Dana Beal (born January 9, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio) is an American social and political activist, best known for his efforts to legalize marijuana.
Daniel R. Tilden
Daniel Rose Tilden (November 5, 1804 - March 4, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Daniel Rose Tilden (November 5, 1804 - March 4, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
David D. Busch
David D. Busch is a photographer and well-known award-winning author of more than 100 books with a total of more than a million copies in print, and thousands of photography- and technology-rela...
David D. Busch is a photographer and well-known award-winning author of more than 100 books with a total of more than a million copies in print, and thousands of photography- and technology-rela...
Dennis Chalker
Dennis Chalker is a retired Navy SEAL, inventor and author who has written six books about the United States Navy SEALs.
Dennis Chalker is a retired Navy SEAL, inventor and author who has written six books about the United States Navy SEALs.
Don M. Wilson III
Don M. Wilson III (born 1948) is an American banker and risk management specialist.
Don M. Wilson III (born 1948) is an American banker and risk management specialist.
Don Nottingham
Don Nottingham (born June 26, 1949 in Widen, West Virginia) was an American football running back who played for the Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
Don Nottingham (born June 26, 1949 in Widen, West Virginia) was an American football running back who played for the Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
Eddie Morgan
Edwin Willis Morgan Pepper
November 19, 1914 - June 27, 1982 was a backup right fielder/first baseman who played in Major League Baseball between and.
Edwin Willis Morgan Pepper
November 19, 1914 - June 27, 1982 was a backup right fielder/first baseman who played in Major League Baseball between and.
Eliza R. Snow
Eliza Roxcy Snow Young (January 21, 1804 – December 5, 1887) was one of the most celebrated Latter-day Saint women of the nineteenth century.
Eliza Roxcy Snow Young (January 21, 1804 – December 5, 1887) was one of the most celebrated Latter-day Saint women of the nineteenth century.
Erastus B. Tyler
Erastus Bernard Tyler (April 24, 1822 – January 9, 1891) was an American businessman, merchant, and soldier.
Erastus Bernard Tyler (April 24, 1822 – January 9, 1891) was an American businessman, merchant, and soldier.
Francesco Bartolomeo de Leone
Francesco Bartolomeo de Leone (July 28, 1887-December 10, 1948) was an American composer.
Francesco Bartolomeo de Leone (July 28, 1887-December 10, 1948) was an American composer.
H. W. Curtiss
Harvey Willard Curtiss (February 22, 1823 – April 30, 1902) was an American politician who served as the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1877 to 1878.
Harvey Willard Curtiss (February 22, 1823 – April 30, 1902) was an American politician who served as the 13th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1877 to 1878.
Harry Augustus Garfield
Harry Augustus "Hal" Garfield (Hiram, Ohio, October 11, 1863 – December 12, 1942, Williamstown, Massachusetts) was an American lawyer, academic and public official.
Harry Augustus "Hal" Garfield (Hiram, Ohio, October 11, 1863 – December 12, 1942, Williamstown, Massachusetts) was an American lawyer, academic and public official.
Hart Crane
Harold Hart Crane was an American poet.
Harold Hart Crane was an American poet.
Henry Adoniram Swift
Henry Adoniram Swift (March 23, 1823 February 25, 1869) was an American politician who was the third Governor of Minnesota.
Henry Adoniram Swift (March 23, 1823 February 25, 1869) was an American politician who was the third Governor of Minnesota.
Jack Lambert (American football)
John Harold "Jack" Lambert (born July 8, 1952) is a former NFL linebacker in American football.
John Harold "Jack" Lambert (born July 8, 1952) is a former NFL linebacker in American football.
James Norman
James “Jim” Norman is an American surgeon recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on parathyroid disease and parathyroid surgery.
James “Jim” Norman is an American surgeon recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on parathyroid disease and parathyroid surgery.
James Rudolph Garfield
James Rudolph Garfield (October 17, 1865 – March 24, 1950) was an American politician, lawyer and son of President James Abram Garfield and First Lady Lucretia Garfield.
James Rudolph Garfield (October 17, 1865 – March 24, 1950) was an American politician, lawyer and son of President James Abram Garfield and First Lady Lucretia Garfield.
Jani Lane
Jani Lane (February 1, 1964 – August 11, 2011), born John Kennedy Oswald, later changed to John Patrick Oswald, was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyri...
Jani Lane (February 1, 1964 – August 11, 2011), born John Kennedy Oswald, later changed to John Patrick Oswald, was an American recording artist and the lead vocalist, frontman, lyri...
Jeff Richmond
Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Richmond (born January 7, 1961) is an American composer, actor and television producer.
Jeffrey Wayne "Jeff" Richmond (born January 7, 1961) is an American composer, actor and television producer.
John H. Harmon
John H. Harmon (June 21, 1819 – August 6, 1888) was a member of the Democratic National Committee, the mayor of Detroit, and the publisher of the Detroit Free Press.
John H. Harmon (June 21, 1819 – August 6, 1888) was a member of the Democratic National Committee, the mayor of Detroit, and the publisher of the Detroit Free Press.
Jonathan Sloane
Jonathan Sloane (c. November 1785 – April 25, 1854) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Jonathan Sloane (c. November 1785 – April 25, 1854) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Larry Kehres
Larry Kehres (born September 7, 1949) is an American football coach and former player.
Larry Kehres (born September 7, 1949) is an American football coach and former player.
Laurin D. Woodworth
Laurin Dewey Woodworth (September 10, 1837 – March 13, 1897) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and member of the Woodworth political family.
Laurin Dewey Woodworth (September 10, 1837 – March 13, 1897) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and member of the Woodworth political family.
Lorenzo Snow
Lorenzo Snow was the fifth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1898 to his death.
Lorenzo Snow was the fifth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1898 to his death.
Lucretia Garfield
Lucretia Rudolph-Garfield, wife of James A. Garfield, was First Lady of the United States in 1881.
Lucretia Rudolph-Garfield, wife of James A. Garfield, was First Lady of the United States in 1881.
Luther Day
Luther Day (July 9, 1813–March 8, 1885) was a Republican politician in the U.S. State of Ohio who was in the Ohio Senate and a judge on the Ohio Supreme Court 1865–1875.
Luther Day (July 9, 1813–March 8, 1885) was a Republican politician in the U.S. State of Ohio who was in the Ohio Senate and a judge on the Ohio Supreme Court 1865–1875.
Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan (born James Herbert Keenan on April 17, 1964) is an American rock singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, winemaker, and actor.
Maynard James Keenan (born James Herbert Keenan on April 17, 1964) is an American rock singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, winemaker, and actor.
Newton H. Hall
Newton H. Hall (August 4, 1842 – October 19, 1911) was an infantryman in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Newton H. Hall (August 4, 1842 – October 19, 1911) was an infantryman in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Robert B. "Yank" Heisler
Robert B. "Yank" Heisler Jr. (born 1949) is the retired chairman of KeyBank, the 12th largest bank in the United States by total assets, the retired chief executive officer of McDonald Financial...
Robert B. "Yank" Heisler Jr. (born 1949) is the retired chairman of KeyBank, the 12th largest bank in the United States by total assets, the retired chief executive officer of McDonald Financial...
Wally Bell
Wallace Robert Bell (born January 10, 1965 in Ravenna, Ohio) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1992 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since...
Wallace Robert Bell (born January 10, 1965 in Ravenna, Ohio) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1992 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since...
William Babcock Hazen
William Babcock Hazen (September 27, 1830 – January 16, 1887) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Indian Wars, as a Union general in the American Civil War, and as Ch...
William Babcock Hazen (September 27, 1830 – January 16, 1887) was a career United States Army officer who served in the Indian Wars, as a Union general in the American Civil War, and as Ch...
William R. Day
William Rufus Day (April 17, 1849 – July 9, 1923) was an American diplomat and jurist, who served for nineteen years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
William Rufus Day (April 17, 1849 – July 9, 1923) was an American diplomat and jurist, who served for nineteen years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
William Rufus Day
William Rufus Day (April 17, 1849 – July 9, 1923) was an American diplomat and jurist, who served for nineteen years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
William Rufus Day (April 17, 1849 – July 9, 1923) was an American diplomat and jurist, who served for nineteen years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
William Tappan Thompson
William Tappan Thompson (31 August 1812 – 24 March 1882) was an American humorist and writer.
William Tappan Thompson (31 August 1812 – 24 March 1882) was an American humorist and writer.