Ethan Alling

Ethan Alling (August 13, 1800 – April 22, 1868) was an American pioneer, land agent, and civic leader who is recognized as the first permanent settler of Township 5, Range 10, of the Connecticut Western Reserve, which was initially called Millsville and later renamed Twinsburg, Ohio. Bissell had spent decades educating local children and founded the institute, funding much of its operation. Alling, given his long tenure as a resident, community leader, and Living Founder of Twinsburg, would have witnessed the construction of the stone building, which stood as an influential building in Twinsburg. thumb

Personal life and legacy Ethan Alling married Elvira Blackman Alling. Together, they were foundational members of the early Twinsburg community. Their family continued to contribute to the town, with their son G. H. Alling becoming a charter member of Summit Lodge #213.