Lakewood, Ohio

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Named for Collins French, son of early settlers, who married Rosetta Saxton in 1832.

The book stresses his devotion to Rosetta during a long illness. He was a township trustee, treasurer of the Plank Road Company, wrote newspaper articles, published a History of the Cleveland Viaduct and wrote down his life story including the hard trip to Ohio.

Named for

Collins French (married 1832). Early settler's son, trustee and author of a history of the Cleveland Viaduct.

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