BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO

"History of the Upper Ohio Valley" Vol. II, 1890.

Presented by Linda Fluharty from hard copies provided
by Mary Staley & Phyllis Slater.


Pages 511-512.


CHARLES STRATTON is a son of Benjamin D. and Ellen (Stanley) Stratton. The 
former was a native of Salem, Columbiana county, and the latter of the same 
place. B. D. Stratton was a cabinetmaker during the early part of his life, 
but afterward engaged in the milling business. The grandfather of Charles 
was a native of New Jersey. B. D. Stratton died in 1879; his widow survives 
him, living near Salem with one of her children. Seven children were born 
to these parents: Ruth Ann, wife of Joseph H. Branson, of Media, Penn.; 
Abigail, married Elisha Llewellyn; John F., who married Dorothy Hobson, 
died in 1878; Charles, Abram, married Hannah D. Brantingham, lives in 
Media, Penn.; Mary Ellen and Sina. The latter is teaching school in Chester 
county, Penn. Charles obtained a good education in the public schools and 
at the Friends seminary in Chester county, Penn., attending the latter 
school during one winter. Having acquired a thorough knowledge of the 
milling trade, he started in the business for himself when twenty-five 
years of age. In connection with his brother, John F., and his brother-in-
law, Joseph H. Branson, he built one of the best mills in the county. Since 
the death of his brother, Mr. Stratton has been associated in business with 
Henry Stanton, and has met with the most gratifying success. August 22, 
1889, Mr. Stratton was united in marriage to Miss Mary French, of Salem, 
Ohio. She is a daughter of David and Eliza M. French. Both Mr. and Mrs. 
Stratton are members of the Society of Friends.