MARTIN HOUSTON CRUMRINE, — born in Gettysburg, Pa., May 10, 1824, when six months old removing with parents to Carroll county, Ohio; educated in district schools; commenced to learn trade of marble cutter at Cadiz, Harrison county, in September, 1851, going to Massillon and finishing his trade with Uhl, Myers & Co. In September, 1853, went to Wheeling, Va., and in January, 1854, to Salisbury, N. C., and later to Milton, where he did the carving and lettering on the Patrick Henry monument. In 1857 he returned to Massillon, and with Mr. Quincy W. Reeves, bought out his old employers, the firm of Reeves & Crumrine,continuing until June, 1863, when Mr. C. sold his interest to his partner, in September establishing the extensive marble and granite works in Akron, which he has since so successfully conducted. January 27,1868, he was married to Miss Olive C. Henry, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Henry, of Akron. They have five children - Harriet G., Josephine, Henry C, Walter R. and Ralph Milton. Mr. Crumrine has filled the position of Master, in Akron Lodge, No. 83, F. and A.M., and various offices, including two terms as Eminent Commander of Akron Commandery, No. 25, Knights Templar.
