HARDESTY, H.H., Historical Hand-Atlas (Paulding County) 1882
James E. Cutter
James E. Cutter - a carriage and wagon maker in Paulding, is the son of Ephraim and Sarah B. (Eager) Cutter; was born in Wayne county, May 20, 1834, and settled in this county in 1876. His wife, Wilamine Willis, daughter of Michael Willis, was born in Mansfield, Crawford county, Ohio, April 22, 1835. They were married in Bluffton, Indiana, April 22, 1858, and seven children have been added to their family; the first, Albert A., born January 13, 1860; Jennie May, January 23, 1862; Mollie B., November 5, 1864; William A., November 9, 1867; James E., November 9, 1869; Everitt H., June 4, 1870, died August 2, 1872; Lola Blanch, January 16, 1877. Mr. Cutter served his country by enlisting in the 75th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, July 20, 1862. After being with the regiment four months he was detailed in the pioneer service, and employed generally as a bridge builder; served about two years, and was transferred to the Engineer Corps, and served till the close of the war; assisted in building the Chattanooga waterworks. His carriage and wagon shop is located on the corner of Jackson and Lincoln streets, Paulding, Paulding County, Ohio.
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