Stephen Cooper Gladwin

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 6, living in Akron, Summit County, Ohio with his parents.
• Immigration: 1876
• Census: 1880, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 16, living on 308 Voris Street, Akron, Ohio with his parents. He was a stone and wood carver.
• Census: 1900, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 36, living on 164 Oakdale Street, Cleveland, Ohio. He was an architectural sculptor.
• Offices Held: About 1900, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; About 1900 he was the President of the Summit County Historical Society. At the time of his death in 1942, he was listed as the honorary president of the society.
• Census: 1910, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 46, living on 10306 Columbia Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. He was an architecture sculptor and a naturalized citizen.
• Census: 1920, Tallmadge, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 55, living on 291 St. Ledger Street, Tallmadge, Ohio. He is listed as a mechanical draftsman in a rubber company.
• Census: 1930, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 65, living on 1485 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio. His occupation is listed as a sculptor.
• Occupation: 13 Mar 1939, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; Stephen was a sculptor. Among his works is the baptismal font of the Church of Our Savior in Akron.
• Will: 22 Nov 1939, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; Address:
  1485 W. Market Street
• Census: 1940, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 76, living on 1485 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio. His occupation is listed as sculptor. He and his wife were living with his step-daughter, Adeline, and her family.
• Obituary: 18 Apr 1942;

  S. C. Gladwin, Sculptor, Claimed By Death Here

  Decorated Buildings All Over United States

  The honorary president of the Summit County Historical society, and a well-known Akronite 'for 56 years, Stephen C. Gladwin, 77, architectural sculptor, died at his residence, 1485 W. Market St., this morning, Mr. Gladwin had been in falling health 'recently. Although he re tired 20 years sgo, he had remained prominent In historical and architectural activities in Akron district, and was a member of the Fifty Year, club. He was born in England, March 25, 1864, of one of England's most historically prominent families. The Gladwins came to America and he attended Pleasant Park, Old Stone and Jennings schools when Akron was a mere village. Mr. Gladwin worked for the old Akron Beacon after leaving school, and studied wood carving and sculpture under his father. Worked On Fair Project He helped to decorate a great many public and private buildings in this and' eastern vicinities, Including a two-year Job on the famous George W. Vanderbilt home in the North Carolina city of the same name. He assisted with the decoration of Garfield's monument in Cleveland, and in that city was appointed a member of the board of city hall commission to aid in. the development of Cleveland architecture. He did sculptural work at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Mr. Gladwin leaves his wife. Gertrude Allyn Gladwin; five sisters. Miss Janey Gladwin, Mrs. Arthur Hunsicker, Miss Anna, Miss Neonetta and Miss Ellen R.; three daughters, Mrs. A. L. Brown, Mrs. Gladys Roy and Mrs. Ned Cadot; two sons, - Frank C. and Stephen C., the latter of the Y.M.C.A. staff; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday at 3 p. m. at the Billow chapel, with Dr. George Cross Baner officiating. Burial will be in Glendale cemetery, and friends may call at Billow chapel after 4:30 p. m. Sunday Published by the Akron Beacon Journal, 18 April 1942
• Last Full Review: 18 Dec 2021

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Buried:
In section 12, lot 13

Died:
He died at home, 1484 West Market.

Stephen married Ada Leona Copeland on 12 Oct 1887 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Ada (daughter of John Weir Copeland and Floretta A. "Flora" Russell) was born on 21 Jul 1867 in Wolcott, Wayne County, New York; died on 11 Nov 1920 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried on 13 Nov 1920 in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Francis C. "Frank" Gladwin was born on 16 Dec 1888 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died in Aug 1967 in Canada.
2. Floretta Ada "Florence"Gladwin was born on 18 Jan 1890 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 30 Oct 1971; was buried in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A..
3. Gladys C. Gladwin was born on 9 Aug 1891 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 25 Oct 1969 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried on 28 Oct 1969.
4. Mary Elizabeth Gladwin was born in Feb 1900 in Ohio; died on 12 May 1902 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was buried on 14 May 1902 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
5. Stephen Copeland "Bus" Gladwin was born on 9 Nov 1903 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; died on 24 Dec 1973 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida.

Stephen married Gertrude E. Allyn on 25 Jun 1921 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Gertrude was born on 24 Nov 1869 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 9 Sep 1945 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1841, Manchester, Lancashire, England; In the 1841 British Census he was recorded, age 6, living in Manchester, England with his father and step-mother.
• Census: 1851, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; In the 1851 British Census he was recorded, age 16, living in Penkhull, Staffordshire, England. He is listed as a lodger and a stone carver.
• Census: 1861, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; In the 1861 British Census he was recorded, age 26, living in Penkhull, Staffordshire, England. He and his wife were living with his mother.
• Immigration: 7 Jun 1869; He arrived in America 7 June 1869 and settled in Akron, Ohio
• Naturalization: 18 Oct 1869; On 18 October 1869 he submitted his intention to become US citizen.
• Census: 1870, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 36, living in Akron, Ohio.
• Naturalization: 6 Apr 1874; On 6 April 1874 he became a naturalized citizen.
• Census: 1880, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 45, living on 308 Voris Street, Akron, Ohio. He is listed as a wood and stone caver.
• Organization: 1880; In 1880 he became a Mason, belonging to lodges in both Philadelphia and Akron.
• Miscellaneous: 11 Mar 1887, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 11 March 1887 edition of the Akron Beacon Journal the following was related: "Frank Gladwin, the carver, in turning over a heavy piece of stone upon which he was at work at his home, strained his back, so that he can not get around at present."
• Organization: say 1890, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; He was a member of the Akron lodge of I.O.O.F. and the Patriarchs Militant
• Residence: 2 Jan 1900, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; On 2 January 1900 he lived at 508 East Voris Street, Akron, Ohio.
• History: 1928; According to his biography, "Akron had numbered Francis Gladwin among her citizens for thirty-one years when he passed away February 5, 1900, at the age of sixty-six. He was a native of Manchester, England, born July 14, 1834, and in early life became a stone and wood carver but for some years prior to his demise was unable to follow his calling. His parents were George and Elizabeth Gilbert Gladwin. His father was also a stone carver, doing beautiful stone work on cathedrals and other notable buildings in England. It was natural, therefore, that Francis Gladwin should turn his attention in the same direction. He acquired his education in Stokeupon-Trent in England and his natural skill and ingenuity led him to become a sculptor and wood carver of much more than ordinary ability. He did a large amount of wood carving for many beautiful homes all over Ohio, including some of the finest residences in Akron, Elyria and Warren. He was likewise engaged in work of similar character on leading churches and public buildings. He was the head of one of the pioneer families of Akron, coming here when the city was a small town and passing away before the period of its phenomenal growth. About 1880 he erected the residence in which his family has since continuously lived. It was in Stoke-upon-Trent, in Staffordshire, England, that Mr. Gladwin was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Cooper, who was born in 1837 and died February 20, 1912. She was a daughter of Stephen and Jane Brooks Cooper and her father was a resident of both England and Scotland. To Mr. and Mrs. Gladwin were born the following children: Mary Elizabeth; Anna Cooper; Sarah Jane; Ellen Rachel; Neonetta, who has been principal of Grace school for twenty-one years; Francis, who married Arthur Herbert Hunsicker; and Stephen Cooper, who married Ada Copeland and afterward Gertrude Allen Hillbish."
• Last Full Review: 10 Aug 2020

Notes:

Birth: In her letter, Sandra Hayton, gives his birth date as 14/7/1934. She was unable to send a copy of the birth records, as their printer was not operational.

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Died:
He died of pleurisy of the spine at home, 508 East Voris Street, Akron, Ohio.

Francis married Sarah Jane Cooper in Jul 1860 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Sarah (daughter of Stephen Cooper and Jane Brasher) was born on 3 Jan 1838 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England; was christened on 26 Sep 1838 in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; died on 20 Feb 1912 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried on 22 Feb 1912 in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; In the 1851 British Census she was recorded, age 13, living in Penkhull, Staffordshire, England with her mother.
• Census: 1861, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; In the 1861 British Census she was recorded, age 24, living in Penkhull, Staffordshire, England with her husband's mother.
• Immigration: 1868; She came to American in 1868 and she and her family settled in Akron, Ohio.
• Census: 1870, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 33, living in Akron, Ohio.
• Naturalization: 1870; She became a naturalized citizen.
• Census: 1880, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1880 US Census she was recorded, age 44, living on 308 Voris Street, Akron, Ohio.
• Census: 1900, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1900 US Census she was recorded, age 62, living on 508 Aller Street, Akron, Ohio. She was a widow, and living with her daughter, Francis, and her family.
• Organization: 1900; About 1900 she was active in the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
• Residence: 1908, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In 1908 she was listed in the Akron City Directory as the widow of Francis and was living on 268 East Voris Street.
• Census: 1910, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 73, living on 268 Voris Street, Akron, Ohio. She was listed as a widow.
• Residence: 1910, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In 1910 she was listed in the Akron City Directory as living on 268 East Voris Street.
• Obituary: 20 Feb 1912, Akron, Summit County, Ohio
• Last Full Review: 10 Aug 2020

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Died:
She died of bronchitis and arterial degeneration at home, at 268 East Voris Street, Akron, Ohio.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1823, Pihough, England
• Residence: 1836, Manchester, Lancashire, England; He was employed as a manager; Address:
  39 Rusholme Road
• History: 1837; His father-in-law left him one shilling in his will
• Census: 1841, Manchester, Lancashire, England; : 40
• History: 1928; In his son's biography in Akron and Summit County, it is written that he "was ... a stone carver, doing beautiful stone work on cathedrals and other notable buildings in England."

George married Elizabeth Gilbert on 19 May 1823 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Gilbert and Esther Hardwick) was born on 26 Mar 1803 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1841, Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England

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• History: He resided in both England and Scotland

Notes:

Name:
"Stephen Casper appears on the typed death certificate of Sarah Gladwin. Most likely it was a mis-reading of the written name "Cooper."

Stephen married Jane Brasher on 28 Jan 1833 in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Jane was born in 1805 in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England; died on 14 Jun 1875 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; : 49
• Census: 1861, Penkhull, Staffordshire, England; : 56
• Census: 1870, Akron, Summit County, Ohio; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 65, living in Akron, Ohio with her parents with her son, Francis Gladwin and his family

Notes:

Name:
Her name was listed as Jane Brooks in Francis Gladwin's Biography

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 9 Aug 1836, Stanton, Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England
• Obituary: Jun 1837; According to his obituary in The Mercury, he diedAt Stanton near Bakewell on Wed. morning last - after a protracted illness. Joseph Gilbert Gent. ages 79. He was, until recently, High Constable for High Peak - which important office he held for over 30 yrs

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Birth:
This is the year given on his headstone.

Christened:
Possibly christened 26 March 1758 in Samlley, Derbyshire, England, the son of George and Mary (Bromley) Gilbert. The connection hasn't been proved.

Joseph married Esther Hardwick on 22 Nov 1794 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. Esther (daughter of John Hardwick) was born on 12 Jun 1766 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England; died on 11 May 1810 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England; was buried on 15 May 1810 in Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Jane Powell and John Parry were witnesses.