500 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr. Galbraith was a farmer in early life and later followed the carpenter trade. He now lives retired with the Leininger family. His wife died in 1913. Mrs. Leininger is their only child. To Mr. and Mrs. Leininger one daughter has been born, Bonita Mae, now a student at Oberlin College. She was born Jan. 7, 1906. Mr. Leininger is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Grange. He and his family are highly respected citizens of the community and have many friends. Samuel T. Harris, assistant manager of the American Fork and Hoe Company, of Ashtabula, was born in Ashtabula, June 22, 1887, and is the son of Samuel R. and Cora (Thomas) Harris. Samuel R. Harris, deceased, was a leading citizen of Ashtabula County for many years. He was a native of Ashtabula and was one of the organizers of the Ashtabula Tool Company and served as president. Mr. Harris died April 22, 1922, and his wife, a native of Rhode Island, died June 24, 1923. They had two children: Charles, who died in Ashtabula in 1919 ; and Samuel T. Samuel T. Harris received his preliminary education in the public and high schools of Ashtabula, and in 1911 was graduated from Cornell University. He then became connected with the American Fork and Hoe Company. Mr. Harris is at present assistant manager of the company, which ranks among the leading business enterprises of Ashtabula. The Harris home is at 127 Prospect Street, and was built by Mr. Harris' father. In 1915 Mr. Harris was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Cummins, the daughter of J. D. and Mary (Risdon) Cummins, of Conneaut. Mr. Cummins is the founder of the Cummins Canning Company of Conneaut. To Samuel T. and Margaret (Cummins) Harris two children have been born: Richard C., born in 1916 ; and S. T., Jr., born in 1921. Mr. Harris is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Martha Barrett, one of Ashtabula County's prominent and highly esteemed women, is a native of the county where she has spent her entire life. She was born at Ashtabula Harbor, July 30, 1865, and is the daughter of Capt. Marshall and Jane (Jeffords) Wright. Capt. Marshall Wright, a well known lake captain for many years, was the son of Jesse Wright, one of Ohio's first settlers. The latter came HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 501 to Ashtabula County from Connecticut and located at Wrightville, now Saybrook, where he engaged in general farming. Later he removed to Ashtabula Harbor, where he reared his family. His son, Marshall, was married to Jane Jeffords, a member of a prominent pioneer family of Ashtabula County. The Jeffords lived at Rock Creek, Mrs. Barrett's grandmother having settled there after the death of her husband, Henry Eber Jeffords, who died at Rock Creek, Ohio, after serving in the Civil War. Two of his sons, Jefferson and John, also served in the Civil War ; they are both deceased. To Captain and Mrs. Wright three children were born: Jesse and James M., both deceased ; and Martha, the subject of this sketch. Martha Wright was married in 1883 to Charles H. Barrett, a native of England, and the son of Henry and Lavinia (Lawrence) Barrett. The Barrett family came to the United States with James Lawrence, a draftsman, who came to this country to take charge of the laying out of Central Park in New York City. Mr. Barrett was also a surveyor and was in the employ of the United States government for 14 years. In 1882 he came to Ashtabula Harbor and had charge of government work there two years, and then purchased a farm of 25 acres on South Ridge Road, in Ashtabula Township, where his wife now lives. He died in February, 1914. To Mr. and Mrs. Barrett were born three children: Harry E., born in 1885, employed by the Pennsylvania Dock Company at Ashtabula Harbor; Louis, who died at the age of 13 years, and Lawrence, born in July, 1906, a student. Mr. Barrett was a member of the school board for nine years. His wife holds membership in St. Michael's Mission, which is now known as Grace Memorial Church. Frank C. Latimer, retired, is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, and a member of one of Ohio's well known pioneer families. He was born at Rock Creek, Ohio, April 16, 1868, and is the son of Victorian and Hattie (Morris) Latimer. Victorian Latimer, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born on a farm in Morgan Township, and was a son of William and Coresta (Reed) Latimer, the former a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of Connecticut. In 1818 the Latimer family came to Ashtabula County, where William Latimer died in 1870. His son, Victorian, served throughout the Civil War with the Eighty-seventh Regiment and was 502 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, on Sept. 18, 1862. After the close of the war he returned to Ashtabula County, and engaged in the mercantile business in Ashtabula for a number of years. He died in 1911 and his wife died in 1906. They were the parents of two children : Lena, born May 8, 1866, married P. C. Remick, of Ashtabula, and she died May 10, 1922 ; and Frank C., the subject of this sketch. Frank C. Latimer spent his boyhood in Ashtabula and was educated at Hiram and New Lyme, Ohio. He then engaged in the livery business at Rock Creek at the age of 16 years, and after being located there for seven years, removed to Ashtabula, where he engaged in the same business. Later he spent 10 years in Cleveland, and at the time of his retirement, in 1910, he located on his present farm of 30 acres on North Ridge Road, Ashtabula. In 1909 he erected a modern bungalow. He owns the Latimer block, on Main Street, south of the Ashtabula Hotel. He also owns a home in Florida and spends the winters there. In 1886 Mr. Latimer was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Bartram, who was born at East Trumbull, and the daughter of Harvey and Lorene (Kellogg) Bartram. The Bartram family is among the early families of Ashtabula County, having come here from Connecticut. Harvey Bartram was also a Civil War veteran, having served in Company K, Sixth Ohio Cavalry. His father served in the War of 1812. Mrs. Latimer's father died at East Trumbull in 1901, and her mother now resides in Ashtabula. They had two children : Edith, married C. C. Brenneman ; and Mrs. Latimer. To Mr. and Mrs. Latimer one daughter was born, Margaret, who is the wife of Dr. George E. Springer of Ashtabula. They have a son, George E., Jr. Mr. Latimer is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and the Elks Lodge. He has always been a prominent member of his community and highly esteemed by all. S. I. Carney, a successful farmer and stockman of Plymouth Township, was born at Silver Hill, in Wetzel County, W. Va., Nov. 23, 1868. He is a son of Hiram and Helen (Reiter) Carney. Hiram Carney, who now lives retired in West Virginia, was born at Silver Hill, and for many years was a prosperous farmer. His wife, who is deceased, was a native of Germany, and a member of one of Wetzel County's well known families. To Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Carney five children were born : S. I., the subject of this sketch ; Laura, the widow of HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 503 Asa Franklin ; Lucy, deceased ; Frank, deceased ; and Ola, married S. M. Wingett. S. I. Carney grew up on his father's farm in West Virginia and, after attending the district school, studied shorthand at the University of Lexington. He is a certified shorthand teacher and taught the Ben Pitman system for a year, after which he was engaged as a court reporter at Weston, W. Va. He later went to Cleveland, where he was associated in business with the Muhlhauser Woolen Mills Company for two years. Since March, 1902, Mr. Carney has lived on his present farm in Plymouth Township, which contains 100 acres of good farm land. This was originally the George Topper farm, and is one of the well improved farms of Ashtabula County. In 1897 Mr. Carney was married to Miss Eliza Mullady, a native of Lewis County, West Virginia, and the daughter of James and Mary (Doyle) Mullady, natives of Ireland. Mr. Mullady died in 1895 and his wife died the following year. They were the parents of 11 children : Thomas, deceased ; Mary, John, and Hannah ; Margaret, deceased ; James, Peter, Eliza, Ellen and Catherine. To Mr. and Mrs. Carney three children have been born : Bernard Richard, Leo C., and Mark. In politics Mr. Carney is identified with the Republican party, has served as township treasurer for ten years, president of the board of trustees, and member of the board of education. His family are members of Catholic Church of Jefferson, and are well known in Ashtabula County and have many friends. Charles Potti, a well known and successful business man of Ashtabula, was born at Laihia, Finland, in 1871, the son of Thomas and Mary (Marcy) Potti, both of whom are now deceased. Thomas Potti died in Finland in 1903, and his wife died in 1892. They were the parents of the following children: Fiina Wirtanen, lives in Finland and has three children, Bertha, Sovus and Leonard ; Hilda Tobason, lives at Conneaut ; and Charles, the subject of this sketch. Charles Potti spent his boyhood in Finland and was educated in the public schools there. After coming to this country he located at Ashtabula Harbor, where he worked on the docks for five years. He then purchased a store in Conneaut and later his present business in Ashtabula Harbor. Mr. Potti carries a complete line of dry goods and has an ex- 504 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY tensive trade. He was one of the organizers of the Conneaut Shovel Company, which is one of the largest companies of its kind in the world. Mr. Potti was married to Miss Aina Kaukenen and they are the parents of the following children: Noah, born in 1911; Morris, born in 1913 ; Maija, born in 1915 ; Charles, born in 1918 ; and four children deceased. Mr. Potti is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church. He is vice consul of Finland and vice president of the Ashtabula Harbor Savings and Loan Company. He has served two terms as a member of the Conneaut City Council. Mr. Potti is among the progressive and enterprising citizens of his community. G. R. Harley, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business with his brother in Geneva, is a prominent and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Saybrook Township, March 10, 1876, and is the son of George and Fannie (Holmes) Harley. George Harley was born in England, Dec. 22, 1841, and came to this country with his parents when he was 10 years of age. He was the son of Job and Elizabeth (Pegs) Harley, pioneers of Ashtabula County. There were five children in Job Harley's family, of whom George was the oldest. He became a leading farmer of Saybrook Township and was a veteran of the Civil War. He died July 26, 1923, and his wife died Jan. 8th of the same year. She was born in Saybrook Township in 1839 and was the daughter of George and Maria Holmes, natives of England and early settlers of Ashtabula County. To George and Fannie (Holmes) Harley the following children were born: Marie, died March 1, 1923, was the wife of Charles Chaffee of Madison, Ohio ; Maria , the widow of Frank Rhodes, lives on the old home place in Saybrook Township ; Truman, lives in San Francisco, Calif. ; G. R., the subject of this sketch ; and D. D., his business partner. G. R. Harley was reared on the home place at Neviah Beach, Saybrook Township and received his education in the district schools. He began life as a farmer, but in 1903 entered the employ of W. H. King, hardware dealer of Geneva. In 1913 Mr. Harley, with his brother, D. D. Harley, formed a partnership, which is known as Harley Brothers. They carry a complete line of hardware and implements and rank among the leading merchants of the county. They handle stoves, doors, paints, oils and are contractors for HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 505 heating, tinning, roofing and plumbing. The trademark of the company is "Harley Brothers Hardware for Hardwear." On July 13, 1905, Mr. Harley was united in marriage with Miss Lulu Hill, who was born in Geneva, March 1, 1881, and the daughter of Rowland and Maria (York) Hill, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of England. Mr. Hill was one of Geneva Township's most extensive farmers and large land owners. Mr. and Mrs. Harley have two children, Rowland and Raymond, both at home. Mr. Harley is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He is a member of the church choir and also of the Hayden Quartet of Ashtabula, which is well known throughout the community. Mr. Harley is a member of the Rotary Club of Geneva, Ohio. R. C. Humphrey, who is successfully engaged in the real estate business in Ashtabula County, is a substantial citizen of the community. He was born at Ashtabula Harbor, March 26, 1851, and is the son of William and Jeanette (Roberts) Humphrey. William Humphrey was born in Austinburg Township, Ashtabula County, the son of Ambrose Humphrey, a native of Connecticut, who settled in Austinburg in 1801. He built the first mill in Ashtabula County at Austinburg, and died in 1850. To Ambrose Humphrey the following children were born : William, father of the subject of this sketch ; Solomon, Milton, Moses, Nancy, Samuel, Eliza, Emelius, Henry, Nelson and George. To William and Jeanette (Robertson) Humphrey seven children were born, as follows : Edwin, Anne, Ellen, and Alfred, all deceased ; R. C., the subject of this sketch ; Ruth and Fred, deceased. R. C. Humphrey was reared and educated at Austinburg and for a number of years was superintendent of the Ashtabula Gas Works. He is now engaged in the real estate business and lives just outside Ashtabula, in Plymouth Township. On Feb. 18, 1874, Mr. Humphrey was married to Miss May E. Castle, a native of Ashtabula, and a daughter of Henry B. and Eunice (Smith) Castle, the former a native of Sheffield, Ohio, and the latter of Springfield, Pa. When Mrs. Humphrey was three months old her mother died, and her father was later married to Miss Christine Morrison. To this union the following children were born : Sarah, Frank, Charles, Fred, Alex, and Morris. To R. C. and May (Castle) Humphrey seven children have been 506 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY born, as follows: Jeanette, born Jan. 13, 1875, married Dr. W. H. Booth, and they have one child, Leland H. Booth, born June 26, 1901; William, born Feb. 28, 1878, married Helen Snow, and they have one son, William Humphrey, Jr., born Oct. 26, 1906; Edwin, born July 25, 1880, married Nellie Bower, and they have seven children, Jeanette, born in 1904, Edwin, born in 1906, Muriel, born in 1908, Ralph, born in 1910, Russell, born in 1912, Eunice, born in 1915, and Hazel, born in 1916 ; Russell C., born Aug. 5, 1882, married Zoe Hine, and they have three children, Nelson, born in 1919, Howard, born in 1920, and Lucia May, born Aug. 12, 1922; May Eunice, born June 15, 1884, married Edward P. King, of Painesville ; Alfred, born Feb. 28, 1886, married Bernice Nowe, and they have four children, Charles A., born in 1913, Frank N., born in 1915, Robert, born in 1917, and Alfred, Jr., born in 1919; and Maud, born Sept. 15, 1895, married Harold Hoffard, and they have one child, Mary Elizabeth, born in 1920. Mr. Humphrey is a Democrat and has served as city councilman and school director. He is a member of the Congregational Church, and the Humphrey family stand high in the community. Dr. Roland E. Galvin is among the enterprising and well known dentists of Ashtabula County. He was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1891, and is the son of John and Margaret (Leary) Galvin. John Galvin, deceased, was a well known building contractor of Buffalo for many years, where his widow now resides. They were the parents of three children, as follows: Dr. John F., a dentist, lives in Rochester, N. Y., married Ruby A. Merklinger, and they have one son, John ; Alice K. Speich, lives in Buffalo, N. Y., and has one daughter, Jean Frances Speich ; and Dr. Roland E., the subject of this sketch. Dr. Roland E. Galvin spent his boyhood in Buffalo and attended the public and high schools there. After completing a course in dentistry at Ohio College, he began the practice of his profession at Rochester, N. Y., in the year 1915. On May 15, 1923, he removed to Ashtabula and opened an office in the Arcade, on Main Street, where he has an up-to-date and well equipped office. Dr. Galvin was married to Miss Ruby A. Merklingen, a daughter of L. J. and Margaret (Ruby) Merklingen. Dr. Galvin is a member of the Catholic Church and a successful young man in his community. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 507 Miss Viola B. Deuress, who is successfully engaged in the millinery business at Ashtabula, is among the highly esteemed women of the community. She is a native of Ann Arbor, Mich., and the daughter of C. C. and Catherine (Bovee) Deuress. C. C. Deuress was a native of New Haven, Conn., born in 1846. He was engaged in the grocery business during his life and died at Ypsilanti, Mich., in 1916. His wife died there in 1906. They were the parents of three children, as follows : Emma, married Dr. N. M. Reed, who founded a hospital at Albuquerque, N. M., and is now deceased and his widow now conducts the hospital ; Clyde, born Feb. 28, 1871, died in 1885 ; and Viola B., the subject of this sketch. Miss Viola B. Deuress came to Ashtabula in 1904 and has been located in her present place of business at 245 Main Street since 1916. She is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Eastern Star, the County Club Golf Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and is vice president of the school board. She holds membership in the Woman's Club and is chairman of the committee of the Woman's Club, is on its board of directors, and is treasurer of the Y. W. C. A. Miss Deuress is well known in Ashtabula County and has many friends. J. W. Laird, a well known and successful building contractor of Ashtabula, was born in Scotland, July 13, 1887, the son of J. G. and Jane (Whyte) Laird. J. G. Laird was born in Scotland in 1864. He is a builder and has remained in his native land. His wife was born in 1864 and is also living in Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Laird are the parents of the following children: J. W., the subject of this sketch ; Alec, born in 1891, a builder, lives in Ashtabula, married Miss Jane Roland ; John, born in 1893, also a builder in Ashtabula, married Mabel Hackett, and they have two children, Robert and John ; Harry, born in 1895, married Miss Betsy Smith, lives in Ashtabula, and has one son, James ; William, twin brother of Harry, married Ruth Hackett, lives in Ashtabula, and they have two children, William and Gordon ; and Charles, married Margaret Mason, lives in Ashtabula, and they have no children ; and Mary, lives in Ashtabula. J. W. Laird grew up in Scotland and received his education in the public schools there. He came to this country in 1913 and engaged in the contracting business at Ashtabula, where he has since been located. 508 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY His brothers are associated in business with him and it is among the leading firms of its kind in the county. Mr. Laird employs about 40 men and has six trucks in operation. During the year of 1923 he did $500,000 worth of business. In 1914 Mr. Laird was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Liveston, also a native of Scotland, and they have one daughter, Margaret, who was born in 1920. Mr. Laird is a member of the Masonic Lodge and belongs to the Congregational Church. He is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and takes an active interest in the affairs of his community. George E. Close, deceased, was a prominent business man of Ashtabula and the founder of The Electric Laundry Company, one of the city's leading industries. He was born in Sunderland, England, in 1862, the son of Edmund and Harriet Close, both of whom are deceased. There were four children in the Close family, as follows : George E., the subject of this sketch ; Robert J., lives in Duluth, Minn., has five children, Robert, George, Harriet, Dorothy and Helen ; Lily Close Sorensen, lives at Detroit, Mich., and she has a son, Edmund ; and Harriet Close Morris, who died in 1919, leaving three children, Ada, Anna and George. George E. Close was reared and educated at Port Huron, Mich., and in 1889 came to Ashtabula. The same year he organized the Close Laundry, which is now known as The Electric Laundry Company. It is one of Ashtabula's oldest and most substantial industries. After 14 years of business, Mr. Close's laundry burned and a new brick building was then constructed, which was burned four years later. In 1907 Mr. Close had erected the present building, which is located at the corner of Market and Joseph Streets. It ranks among the fine structures of the Harbor. In 1908 the business was incorporated as The Electric Laundry Company, and Mr. Close was elected president and general manager, which offices he held until the time of his death, April 16, 1916. In 1888 Mr. Close was united in marriage with Miss Ana B. C. Burger, a native of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and to this union one child was born, George Edmund, who died in infancy. Mrs. Close's parents, who are now deceased, were the parents of the following children : Louis A., lives in Cleveland ; H. C., died Dec. 1, 1921; Mary Louise, who now lives with her sister, Mrs. Close ; and Mrs. Close. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 509 Mrs. Close assumed the operation of the laundry company at the death of her husband. She is treasurer and general manager. From a humble beginning 35 years ago, when the pay roll consisted of not more than two or three names, the industry has steadily grown until an average of 55 people are employed. From a little rowboat, which comprised the plant's sole delivery system, the delivery fleet has grown to a 30-foot gasoline launch and five Dodge automobile trucks. In connection with the laundry there is a dry cleaning establishment, which was installed in 1911. The Electric Laundry Company enjoys the distinction of having a large number of its old employes remain with it, one person being associated with the concern since 1891. Mr. Close was a Republican and a member of the Second Congregational Church. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum. Mr. Close was a director of the Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce, a director of the Marine National Bank, and for a number of years was a school director. He was a man esteemed in his community for his integrity and spirit of co-operation in all civic affairs. Henry Archie Diehl, principal of the West End schools of Ashtabula, is a leading and 'influential citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Farmington, Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1876, and is the son of Howard and Charlotte (King) Diehl. Howard Diehl, a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, followed blacksmithing during his life and is now deceased. His wife is also deceased. They were the parents of two children : Henry Archie, the subject of this sketch ; and Mrs. A. M. Voorhees, lives at Kinsman, Ohio. Henry Archie Diehl has always lived in Ohio. In 1907 he came to Ashtabula and was appointed principal of the schools of East Harbor, which position he filled until 1916. Since that time he has held his present position as principal of the West End schools of Ashtabula. On April 10, 1904, Mr. Diehl was united in marriage with Miss Ella May Knapp at Gustavus, Ohio. They have three children, as follows : Carrol K., born May 7, 1905 ; Larue Pearl, born May 27, 1908 ; and Henry Archie, Jr., born July 13, 1911. Mr. Diehl has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is recognized as a dependable citizen. 510 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY E. L. King. One of the citizens of Ashtabula who has made his own way and built up a substantial business by his own initiative and enterprise is E. L. King, who is engaged in the summer resort and real estate business. He was born at Lima, Ohio, May 11, 1877, and is the son of Elias and Mary (Schaefer) King. Elias King was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, in 1856. He was a carpenter and millwright and spent most of his life at Lima, Ohio, and later lived in Cleveland. He died in 1918, and his wife, who was born in Ohio in 1857, died in 1919. They are buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. King were the parents of the following children : Albert M., lives at Sidney, Ohio, married Elizabeth Barber, and they have two children, Dr. Robert and Florence ; Harry H., lives in Cleveland, married Catherine P. Hicks, and they have three children, Evelyn, Mildred, and Buddy; Milton 0., lives in Ashtabula, married Lena E. Ainsley, who died in 1922, and he has one daughter, Thelma ; Earl M., lives in Cleveland, married Anna E. Brown of New York, and they have one daughter, Helen ; Nora Elizabeth, died at the age of five years ; and E. L., the subject of this sketch. E. L. King spent his boyhood at Sidney, Ohio, and attended the schools there. From the age of 15 years Mr. King worked at various occupations, and at the age of 20 years he was employed by the Kinney & Levan Company of Cleveland as a city salesman. Four years later he became superintendent of the American Washboard Company, and later engaged in the millinery business in Cleveland. In 1913 he came to Ashtabula and purchased the lease of Woodland Park pleasure resort, which he has since operated. He then purchased 32 acres of pasture land lying west of Woodland Park through to Minnesota Street. This was purchased for $12,000, against the advice of his many friends. A curved drive was cut through from Woodland to Minnesota Street and the property was allotted. It is known as Clifton Beach and is one of Ashtabula County's high-class subdivisions. Besides his many real estate interests, Mr. King operates Lake Shore Park and Walnut Beach, where bath houses and refreshment stands are located. There is also a tourist camp in connection with the parks. In 1921 the Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in having a steel mill locate there. A company was organized and Mr. King was elected Chairman of the campaign committee, and with the able assistance and hearty co-operation of 85 of the city's leading business men, $825,000 worth of stock was disposed of in HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 511 10 days. The mill was completed the following year and is now operating successfully. The following men are associated with Mr. King in the Avondale subdivision : 0. C. Topky, Fred R. Mosley, J. L. Laird, B. A. Roller, C. L. Shayler and E. L. King. The Avondale subdivision consists of 85 acres and was purchased from the Harmon estate. Another subdivision, Park View, was opened on Lake and State roads, which was rapidly developed. In 1922 Mr. King was elected vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce. His offices are located in the National Bank Building, on Main Street. In 1898 Mr. King was married to Miss Mary Herrod, and to this union a son was born, Earl Lairdon, born Jan. 1, 1899. In 1922 Earl Lairdon King was married to Miss Catherine Frayer of Jefferson, and they had a daughter, Beverly Virginia, who died at the age of 2 years and was buried at Jefferson, Ohio. In 1910 Mr. E. L. King was married the second time to Miss Lillian A. White, a native of Cleveland, born Sept. 25, 1884. She is the daughter of Lemuel and Nancy J. White. Mr. White died in 1906, and his wife lives with her daughter, Mrs. King. On Nov. 28, 1912, twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. King, Mabel T. and Marcia Helen. On Sept. 21, 1920, a son was born, Teddy Alton. Mr. King is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church of Sidney, Ohio, and he belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Foresters and the Elks Lodge. In January, 1924, he was elected a director of the Marine National Bank of Ashtabula. E. N. Tilton, who is engaged in the real estate business in Ashtabula, is among the successful and widely known business men of Ashtabula County. He was born in Rock Creek, Ashtabula County, in 1865 and is the son of Jacob and Harriet S. (Batchelor) Tilton. Jacob Tilton was a native of New Hampshire and his wife was born in Massachusetts. At at early date they came to Ashtabula County and settled at Rock Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Tilton, now deceased, were the parents of the following children: Frank, lives in Ashtabula ; Charles A., lives at Warren, Ohio ; Jennie H., married Dr. H. N. Kinnear, and she died in China, where she and her husband had gone to do missionary work ; Amy L., was the wife of B. F. Russell, deceased; E. N., the subject of this sketch ; George R., deceased ; C. T., lives at Painesville, Ohio ; and Fred 0., who died in 1916. 512 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY E. N. Tilton spent his boyhood at Rock Creek and was educated in the district schools there. He .has been engaged in the real estate business in Ashtabula for the past 18 years but is now planning to enter the nursery business and raise bulbs and flowers, in which he is greatly interested. Mr. Tilton has lived in Ashtabula for 34 years. In 1914 he was instrumental in obtaining Ashtabula's band stand, which was built with dollar subscriptions. He has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of the city and served as a member of the city council for five years. On Jan. 1, 1889, Mr. Tilton was united in marriage with Miss Hattie L. Stevens, a native of Jefferson, Ohio. She is the daughter of George W. and Eliza H. Stevens, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Tilton have no children. Politically, Mr. Tilton is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Alfred Swedenborg, who has been superintendent of the Raser Tannery for 27 years, ranks among Ashtabula's prominent business men. He is a native of Sweden, born Aug. 22, 1862, and a son of Andrew and Anna (Olsen) Swedenborg. Andrew Swedenborg came to this country from Sweden in 1873 and located at Brockton, N. Y., where he remained six years. He then brought his family to Ashtabula County and lived on a tenant farm for four years, afterwards moving to Ashtabula. Mr. Swedenborg was a foreman at the Ashtabula Harbor docks for a number of years and died in 1909 at the age of 74 years. His wife died in 1921 at the age of 84 years. They were the parents of ten children, as follows : Alfred, the subject of this sketch ; John, married Bertha Rictor, lives in Ashtabula ; Sam S., married Anna Petersen, lives in Ashtabula ; Levi, married Jarda Johnson, lives in Ashtabula ; Augusta, Manda, Ida, Selma, Nicholas and George, all deceased. Alfred Swedenborg spent his boyhood in Sweden and was educated in the schools at Brockton, N. Y., and Ashtabula. When a young man he learned the carpenter trade, which he followed for a number of years, being foreman on the construction of many of Ashtabula's business places. Mr. Swedenborg was employed at the Ashtabula Docks by Mr. Raser, and they later with Mr. Walter C. Hubbard and Joe Melbin established the Raser tannery company, Mr. Swedenborg being superintendent since the time of its organization. The Raser Tannery Company has had a steady HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 513 growth and is one of the leading industries of its kind in the state. The business has grown from a small building, 44x90 feet to one of the largest factories of Ashtabula. About 200 hides are handled daily and manufactured into leather for automobile and carriage upholstery. The number of men employed is 150. Mr. Swedenborg was married to Miss Ellen Larson, a native of Sweden, born in 1871 and died in 1910. To that union five children were born as follows : Alvin, a graduate of Ashtabula High School and the Pratt Institute of New York, now assistant superintendent of the Raser Tannery, married Mabel Chapin, and they have two children, Jean and Loren; Ruth, a graduate of Ashtabula High School, Ohio State University and Simmons College, Boston Mass., and private secretary to the dean of Illinois University, died at the age of 25 years of influenza, after an illness of three days ; Hazel, graduate nurse of Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, married Gustav Olson, lives in Cleveland; Thelma attended the Ohio State and Dennison Universities, married George Duccro, lives in Ashtabula ; and Mildred, graduated from Ashtabula High School and attended Dennison University and graduated from Oberlin College Training School as a Kindergarten teacher, now a teacher in the Ashtabula schools. Mr. Swedenborg was married in 1913 to Miss Carrie M. Burman, who was born in Sweden in 1891, and to this union two children have been born : Robert Bugman, born in 1915 ; and Bertha Jean, born in 1918. Mr. Swedenborg is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. He is well known in Ashtabula County and has many friends. George W. Brown, a prominent business man of Ashtabula and a well known and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County, was born in that city, Oct. 26, 1882, and is the son of George and Louise (VanPelt) Brown. George Brown was a native of Scotland and an early settler of Ashtabula, where he was employed in the shops of the New York Central Railroad for 35 years. He died in 1912, and his wife, who was born in 1851, lives with her daughter in Ashtabula. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were the parents of the following children : John R., lives in Ashtabula, married Catherine Richards, deceased, and he has one son, Kenneth ; William, lives in Ashtabula, and he has one daughter, Emma ; Robert, lives in Ashtabula, married Ruth Squires, and they have four children, Mabel, Roberta, (31) 514 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Doris and Robert; Clifford E., lives in Ashtabula, married Jennie Tanka, and they have two children, Betty and George ; Lilly, married Rufus Sager, lives in Ashtabula, and they have three daughters, Ethel, married Royal Smith, Louise, married Clinton Holly, and Leah, married Howard Williams ; Jeanette, married William Welch, lives in Ashtabula, and they have four children, Harry, married Wilma Fairbank, Wilma, George and Carolyn ; and George W., the subject of this sketch. After attending the public schools of Ashtabula Harbor, George W. Brown engaged in the grocery business at 45 Lake Street with Mr. Weiblen. After seven years he became associated with C. R. Starke and after a number of years he engaged in business for himself at 129 Bridge Street, where he remained until 1909. Mr. Brown then resumed his business relations with Mr. Stahre until 1912. From 1912 until 1918 Mr. Brown was manager for C. S. Sheldon, Sr. In 1918 he and Mr. C. S. Sheldon, Jr., formed a partnership, which business they now conduct. They have a fine store at 45 Lake Street, known as Harbor Grocery ; they carry a complete stock of groceries and meats. Mr. Brown has had 27 years of experience in the grocery business and ranks among the pioneer merchants of the county. Mr. Brown is a Republican and a member of the Congregational church. He belongs to the Masonic and Elks lodges. He is unmarried. Mr. Brown is esteemed as a progressive business man. F. A. Mason, well known dancing instructor of Ashtabula, and proprietor of the Mason Dancing Academy, was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 5, 1871, and is the son of Addison P. and Abbie (Smith) Mason. Addison P. Mason was a native of Vermont, born in 1835. He died in 1918 and his wife, who was born in 1840, died in 1888. They were the parents of the following children: William A., died at the age of 18 years ; F. A., the subject of this sketch ; and four children died in infancy. F. R. Mason was reared and educated in Buffalo, N. Y., and began his career as an instructor in dancing at Conneaut. He later conducted an academy at Warren, Ohio. Mr. Mason has been located at the old Haskel Hall in Ashtabula for 23 seasons and he is well and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County, as is also his wife, who assists him. On Sept. 10, 1899, Mr. Mason was united in marriage with Miss Matie E. Gilliland, a native of Linesville, Pa., and the daughter of H. M. and HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 515 Florence E. Gilliland. Mr. Gilliland, who died in 1916, was a talented musician of Ashtabula County and conducted an orchestra in Ashtabula for many years. His wife died in 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Mason have no children. Mr. Mason is a member of the National Association of Dancing Masters and the Ohio State Association of Dancing Masters. He has a first class orchestra for his assemblies and the Mason Dancing Academy is among Ashtabula's leading amusement centers. W. C. Baird, now living retired, is a highly esteemed and well known citizen of Ashtabula. He was born at Wilmington, Ill., Sept. 14, 1853, and is the son of W. C. and Malvina Baird. The Baird family originally came from Jefferson County, N. Y., and W. C. Baird's mother was descended from an old Connecticut family that came from England in the sixteenth century. W. C. Baird, Sr., was a wagonmaker by trade and died in 1853. His wife died in 1920. They had two children : W. C., the subject of this sketch ; and Milton, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. By a later marriage, Mrs. Baird had a daughter, Alice Poush. W. C. Baird spent his boyhood at Conneaut, and attended the schools there and was also a student in the old historical academy at Kingsville, Ohio. He began life as a farmer and during the winter months taught school. In 1873 he came to Ashtabula and worked at the carpenter trade for two years, after which he and his brother engaged in the manufacturing business there for ten years. In 1883 Mr. Baird was appointed mail clerk and after four years of service was dismissed during Grovel Cleveland's presidential term. However, two years later, he was re-appointed as railway mail clerk and continued in that capacity until the time of his retirement in August, 1920. Mr. Baird lives at 57 Division Street. In 1877 Mr. Baird was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Ring, the daughter of A. A. and Eliza Ring, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Baird died Feb. 11, 1913, leaving one daughter, Lorena M. Baird. Miss Baird has been in the employ of the Peoples Building & Loan Company of Ashtabula for the past 20 years as a bookkeeper. In politics Mr. Baird is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Baptist church and his daughter belongs to the Congregational church. They are favorably known residents of the community and have many friends. 516 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Edward F. Stoll, pioneer hotel man of Ashtabula, was born at Conneaut, Ohio, May 13, 1849, and is the son of Frederick and Margaret Stoll. In 1833 Frederick Stoll came to this country from Germany and engaged in business at Erie, Pa., later going to Chicago. He finally settled at Amboy, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life. Mr. Stoll was a tanner. He and his wife are deceased. Edward F. Stoll spent his boyhood at Conneaut and received his education in the schools there. When a young man he learned the tinner's trade at Kingsville, Ohio, and in 1871 he came to Ashtabula and entered the employ of the J. B. Crosby & Sons, hardware dealers, in whose employ he remained four years. On April 7, 1879, he took over the management of the Ashtabula House, which he operated for 26 months. Mr. Stoll then opened the Stoll Hotel at 14 Spring Street, which he has since conducted. This hotel has been in operation since 1882 and is the oldest hotel in the county to be operated by the same man since its opening. On Nov. 29, 1873, Mr. Stoll was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Warmington, the daughter of Robert C. Warmington, at one time proprietor of the Ashtabula House. Mr. Warmington was a captain during the Civil War and Mr. Stoll has in his possession the flag carried by his company throughout the war. It has 76 bullet holes in it and is now 63 years old. Mrs. Stoll died Oct. 12, 1891, and Mr. Stoll was later married to Miss Alice Hall. Mr. Stoll is a Republican, a member of St. Peter's Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Elks. He is widely known throughout Ohio as an enterprising and successful business man and during his many years in the hotel business he has built up a good business. F. W. Whitaker, a well known merchant of Ashtabula, who is engaged in the grocery businesS at 196 Prospect Street, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Norwalk, in 1869, and is the son of John and Ella Whitaker. John Whitaker was born at Clyde, Ohio, and was one of the pioneer railroad men of Ohio, having been a locomotive engineer from 1874 until the time of his death in 1906. His wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker had four children, as follows : D. D., lives at Zanesville, Ohio ; B. A., lives at Columbus, Ohio ; I. A., lives at Ashtabula Harbor ; and F. W., the subject of this sketch. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 517 F. W. Whitaker spent his boyhood in Cleveland and received his education in the public schools there. When a young man he learned the tinner's trade and later was employed in a grocery store. However, in 1888, he returned to railroading and the following year became a fireman. In 1899 he was promoted to engineer and ran until 1908 when he purchased the grocery store at 192 Prospect Street, Ashtabula, where he engaged in business for seven years. He then moved across the street to his present location. Mr. Whitaker has been successful in this undertaking and ranks among the prominent merchants of that section. Mr. Whitaker was united in marriage with Miss Clara E. Quillman, a native of Napoleon, Ohio, and to this union two children were born: C. L., born in Cleveland, 1894 ; and Edna, born in 1896, lives at home. Mr. Whitaker and his family are members of the Baptist church and he belongs to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Loyal Order of Moose. He is favorably known throughout Ashtabula County and is a substantial citizen. C. H. Gordon, proprietor and owner of the Gordon Motor Sales, at Ashtabula, is among the enterprising and successful business men of the county. He was born at Austinburg, Ohio, Jan. 3, 1888, and is the son of Herbert R. and Florence Gordon. Herbert R. Gordon was a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, and a prominent farmer during his life. He died in 1896 and his wife now lives at Ashtabula and is 60 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon had three children : C. H., the subject of this sketch ; Cresstella, married Floyd Aldridge, lives in Conneaut and they have one son, Gordon ; and Catherine, married Earl King, lives in Ashtabula. C. H. Gordon was reared on his father's farm and attended the public schools. His first business occupation was in the shop of Mark Miller, a Main Street merchant of Ashtabula, in whose employ he remained for three years. In 1906 Mr. Gordon engaged in the automobile business at Daytona Beach, Fla., after which he went to Cleveland and became associated with the White Motor Company. In 1909 he went to Warren, Pa., where he was engaged in the automobile business. In 1914 Mr. Gordon came to Ashtabula, Ohio, and in 1916 engaged in business for himself at .553 Main Street, where he has since been located. Besides being the dealer for the Jordan and Hupmobile automobiles, Mr. Gordon carries a 518 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY complete line of tires and automobile accessories and does general repair work. He has built up a large trade and has one of the leading business enterprises of the community. On Aug. 10, 1910, Mr. Gordon was united in marriage with Miss Bertha L. Weis, of St. Marys, Pa., who is the daughter of Edward and Margaret Weis, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Gordon four children have been born, as follows : Margaret F., born Feb. 24, 1912 ; Herbert, born Oct. 4, 1913 ; Rita, born Aug. 24, 1916 ; and Walter, born Jan. 10, 1921. Politically, Mr. Gordon is a Republican. Mrs. Gordon is a member of the Catholic church and Mr. Gordon belongs to the Elks lodge and the Y. M. C. A. He is a dependable citizen and stands high in the community. J. M. Seymour is a successful and well known business man of Ashtabula, where he has been engaged in the real estate business since 1902. He was born at East Plymouth, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1875, and is the son of M. J. and Hattie E. Seymour. M. J. Seymour was born in a log cabin near East Plymouth, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1844, and his wife was born Feb. 26th of the same year. They were the parents of five children, as follows : Wyatt ; Frank and Fred, twins ; J. M., the subject of this sketch ; and William, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour are deceased and buried at East Plymouth. M. J. Seymour served in the Civil War, having enlisted in the 11th New York Battery on Feb. 25, 1864, and was discharged June 13, 1865, at Albany, N. Y. He then engaged in farming in Ashtabula County until his death, Aug. 11, 1912, his wife having died July 3, 1910. J. M. Seymour spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools of Plymouth, and in 1916 he attended the Ashtabula Business College. At the age of 17 years he became a street car conductor at Ashtabula and later was employed by the New York Central Railroad for three years. He later learned the carpenter trade and built about 80 houses in Ashtabula, which he sold at reasonable prices. Mr. Seymour has been most successful in his undertakings and ranks among the prominent real estate men of the county. He has made some large sales in the real estate business during the past 18 years. In 1904 he held an auction sale of 30 lots ; in 1906 had a 19 lot sale ; 1908 a 50 lot auction sale ; in 1912 a 96 allotment sale ; in 1914 a 150 lot sale, and in 1920 a 27 lot sale. He also conducted a wall paper and paint business for 12 years, which he recently sold. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 519 Mr. Seymour was married to Miss Ula Meyers, a native of Geneva, Ohio, and the daughter of A. D. and Ella Meyers. Mr. Meyers lives at Geneva. His wife died Nov. 2, 1923. To Mr. and Mrs. Seymour two daughters have been born, as follows : Melita, teaches school at West Geneva, Ohio ; and Ella, attending the Lake Erie College at Painesville, Ohio. Mr. Seymour is a Republican and always takes an active interest in the political affairs of Ashtabula. He is a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Eagles, the Sons of Veterans and United Commercial Travelers. Mr. Seymour is one of the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County and his family is representative of the best citizenship of the community. W. A. Dawson, a well known and substantial citizen of Ashtabula is a native of Franklin, Ind., where he was born Oct. 6, 1871. He is the son of Elijah and Rachael Dawson. Elijah Dawson, now deceased, was a native of Indiana and a successful farmer during his life. He died Feb. 4, 1920, and his wife died Oct. 17, 1884. They had two children : W. A., the subject of this sketch ; and Mary, lives at Acton, Ind. W. A. Dawson spent his boyhood at Franklin, Ind., and received his education in the schools there. Later, he attended the public schools of Indianapolis, Ind., where he studied mechanics. At the age of 21 years Mr. Dawson entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad, where he has since been employed. He is now signal supervisor and during his 31 years of service with the company has established a splendid record. Mr. Dawson was united in marriage with Miss Maude Elliott, a native of Indianapolis, Ind., and the daughter of H. H. Elliott. Mr. Elliott died Jan. 31, 1922, and his wife died Jan. 13, 1917. To Mr. and Mrs. Dawson one daughter has been born, Merle, who was born Dec. 18, 1900. She was married on June 30, 1923, to Dr. Schwacofer, and they live with Mr. and Mrs. Dawson. Mr. Dawson is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He holds membership in the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is highly esteemed throughout Ashtabula County. 520 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Charles A. Halleen, who has been in the employ of the New York Central Railroad for 35 years, is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula. He was born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1860, and is the son of C. F. and Mary Halleen. C. F. Halleen and his wife spent their entire lives in Sweden, where he engaged in general farming and also followed his trade as carpenter. He died in 1907 and his wife died in 1922 at the age of 90 years. Mr. and Mrs. Halleen were the parents of seven children, as follows : Augusta, died in 1887 ; John, died in 1914 ; Frank, lives in Wisconsin; Richard A., lives in Portland, Ore. ; Hulda, married M. Walene, lives in Washburn, Wis. ; one child died in infancy ; and Charles A., the subject of this sketch. Charles A. Halleen was educated in Sweden and came to this country when a young man and settled in Pennsylvania, where he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Two years later he came to Ashtabula and worked for John H. Stewart for several years. After working on the docks for two years, Mr. Halleen entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad in 1889 as a car repair man. He was promoted to foreman of the shops in 1892 and now has charge of the Cleveland and Franklin Division of the New York Central Car Shops. In 1883 Mr. Halleen was married to Miss Josephine Nelson, a native of Sweden, and to this union a son was born, John Edward, who married Nathalie Levers and they have four children : Edward, Carl, George and Richard. Mr. Halleen was married the second time to Miss Mary Johnson, of Sweden, and the third time to her sister, Miss Matilda Johnson. To the last union one son has been born, Clarence W., born June 4, 1905. Mr. Halleen is identified with the Republican party in politics and holds membership in the Swedish church. He is known as a reliable and dependable citizen and his record with the railroad during his many years of service proves that he is efficient and capable. E. L. Scoville is a progressive and enterprising business man of Ashtabula, where he owns and operates a garage. He was born at Champion, Trumbull County, Ohio, May 5, 1882, and is the son of H. H. and Angie (Durest) Scoville. H. H. Scoville is a well known farmer of Rome, Ohio, where he has spent most of his life. He and his wife have three children, as follows: C. W., lives at Rome, Ohio ; Lydia, the wife of Charles Supplee, lives on the Scoville and the home farm, in Rome Township, Ashtabula County, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 521 this farm was during the Civil War a slave station ; and E. L., the subject of this sketch. E. L. Scoville spent his boyhood on his father's farm and in 1903 came to Ashtabula, where he began working as a general machinist. In 1920 he purchased the old Tanner property and built his garage and machine shop, where he is now located. Mr. Scoville does general repair work and is also a locksmith. His shop is located at 317 Main Street and is known as the K. K. K. place. Mr. Scoville was married to Miss Lydia Bergone, a native of Ohio, and the daughter of Charles Bergone. Mr. and Mrs. Scoville have no children. In 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Scoville adopted a boy, Leonard, born Jan. 15, 1924. They live at 68 Station Street. Politically, Mr. Scoville is a Republican. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and stands high in the community. P. H. O'Brien is a progressive and enterprising merchant of Ashtabula, where he has lived for many years. He is a native of Niles, Ohio, born Aug. 5, 1876, and the son of John and Margaret O'Brien. John O'Brien was born in Ireland in 1845 and came to this country when he was 20 years of age and located at Niles, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1922 and his widow lives in Ashtabula and is 70 years of age. They were the parents of the following children : Michael, lives in Ashtabula ; John, lives in Dunkirk, N. Y.; William, lives in Ashtabula ; George, lives in Ashtabula ; Mary, was the wife of P. C. O'Keef, deceased ; Anna Stimell, lives in Cleveland ; P. H., the subject of this sketch ; and several other children who died in infancy. P. H. O'Brien received his education in the public schools of Niles and Ashtabula Harbor, and began life as a meat cutter for E. H. Burrell, in whose employ he remained for 22 years. On Oct. 14, 1917, Mr. O'Brien engaged in business for himself at 403 Main Street, where he has established an excellent trade. He deals in high grade meats exclusively. Mr. O'Brien was united in marriage with Miss Winifred Brink, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manus Brink, residents of Ashtabula. To Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien four children have been born, as follows : Gerald, lives in California ; Donald ; Robert ; and P. H., Jr. Mr. O'Brien is a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church and his wife belongs to the Congregational church. He is a successful business man and is highly esteemed in Ashtabula. 522 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY J. M. McClure is a successful and well known merchant of Ashtabula. He is a native of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, born Sept. 30, 1875, and the son of James and Margaret McClure. James McClure was born in Scotland, as was also his wife. Many years ago they settled in Canada and later removed to Chicago, where Mr. McClure was employed by the Chicago & Alton Railroad for a number of years. He and his wife are now deceased. They were the parents of seven children, five now living : Jessie, lives in Chicago ; Anetta, deceased; Mena, deceased ; David, lives in Chicago ; Elizabeth, lives in Chicago ; Ferguson, a twin brother of J. M., lives in Houston, Texas. J. M. McClure received his education in the schools of Canada and on March 20, 1899, came to Ashtabula, where he entered the firm of D. L. Daves Company, where he remained until 1916. Since that time Mr. McClure has been in business for himself at 227 Main Street. He deals in glassware, chinaware, boat and hotel supplies, and general household goods and has one of the largest stores of its kind in Ashtabula County. Mr. McClure was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude E. Harmon, a native of Ashtabula, and the daughter of Frank and Eliza Harmon. The Harmon family is one of Ashtabula's leading pioneer families and for many years lived on Lake Road, east of Ashtabula. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon are deceased. There are no children in the McClure family. Mr. McClure is an independent voter. He has served as a member of the city council and the local health board. Mr. McClure holds membership in the First Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Elks lodge and the Chamber of Commerce. He is known as an upright and honorable citizen of Ashtabula County. W. W. Callender, an upright and honorable citizen of Ashtabula, was born at Hartsgrove, Ohio, Nov. 30, 1856, and is the son of Robert and Louise Callender. Robert Callender was a farmer during his life and met with marked success. He died at Hartsgrove, Ohio, in 1886 and his wife died in 1902 at the age of 80 years. They were the parents of the following children : John F., lives in Hartsgrove township; Guy S., deceased, was a professor at Yale University ; Robert, Jr., died when two years old ; Sherman, an attorney, lives in Detroit, Mich.; Caroline, died at the age of 18 years ; Jeanette, died at the age of 18 years ; Ellen, married James B. McIntosh, lives at Geneva, Ohio ; Florence, married John Y. Hall, lives HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 523 at Geneva, Ohio ; Jennie, married Harry W. Raw don, who died in August, 1923 ; and W. W., the subject of this sketch. W. W. Callender received his education in the schools of Hartsgrove, Ohio, and later attended Grand River Institute of Ohio. He remained on his father's farm until 1904, at which time he went to Cleveland and engaged in the real estate business. Later he removed to Ashtabula and became interested in the automobile business there. In 1919 he engaged in the real estate business and is now interested in same, having a lake front allotment at Van Buran Bay, N. Y. Mr. Callender has many interests and owns a large amount of real estate in Ashtabula. Mr. Callender was married to Miss Addie Olin, a native of Windsor, Ohio, and the daughter of Arvin A. and Laura Olin, both of whom are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Callender four children have been born, as follows : Bessie C., born July 12, 1886, a graduate of Spencerian School in Cleveland, and now a bookkeeper and stenographer for her brother, Elmo 0. ; Lynn W., born March 29, 1888, engaged in the oil business at Wichita Falls, Texas, is a veteran of the World War, having served in the aviation ; Elmo 0., born Aug. 14, 1890, married Jessie Conley, and he is engaged in the automobile business at 13 Spring Street, Ashtabula ; and Paul R., born March 5, 1892, married Laura Stewart, and they live at Paris, Tenn. Elmo 0. Callender has two children : Albert West, born Nov. 17, 1916; and Helen Lucile, born Feb. 23, 1921. Paul R. Callender has two sons, West W. and Robert Paul. In politics, W. W. Callender is a Republican. His first presidential vote was cast for President Garfield. Mrs. Callender is a member of the First Congregational Church of Ashtabula and is president of the Bunker Hill Club. Mr. Callender belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. E. E. Gardner, now living retired, is a well known and highly respected citizen of Ashtabula. He was born in Geauga County, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1855, and is a son of Lorenzo D. and Margaret Anne Gardner. Lorenzo D. Gardner was a native of Otsego County, N. Y., born Aug. 15, 1818. He was a farmer during his life, most of which was spent in Ohio. In 1893 he removed to Jefferson, Ohio, and lived there until his death, in October, 1898. His wife was born in New York, May 8, 1822, and died April 14, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were the parents of the following children : Albert, born Nov. 27, 1844, in the West ; Edmund 524 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY LeRoy, born Aug. 27, 1846, lives in Ashtabula, Ohio ; E. L., born Aug. 9, 1849, deceased ; and E. E., the subject of this sketch. E. E. Gardner received his education in the common schools of Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio, and in early life was a farmer. After coming to Jefferson he engaged in the livery business until about 1899, at which time he removed to Ashtabula. Here he established a grocery business at 418 South Main Street, which he successfully conducted for 20 years. The Gardner home is at 437 Main Street. Mr. Gardner was married to Miss Ione A. Baldwin, who was born at Rock Creek, Ohio, May 12, 1858. She is a daughter of Luther and Eliza (Wright) Baldwin, both deceased. Mr. Baldwin was a native of New York and settled at Rock Creek, Ohio, in 1875, where he owned and operated the Baldwin tannery. Mrs. Gardner's maternal grandfather, David Wright, was one of the earliest settlers of Rock Creek, coming there when that part of the county was still inhabited by Indians. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner's only child died in infancy. An adopted daughter, Mrs. Laura Sweet, lives at Ashtabula and has a son, Vincent, now a high school student. Mr. Gardner is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Elks lodge. He has always been an energetic man and stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens. Patrick Monaghan, retired, is a substantial and highly respected citizen of Ashtabula Harbor. He is a native of Ireland, born in 1844, and the son of John and Rose Monaghan. John Monaghan was a native of Ireland, as was also his wife. They both died at an early age, leaving the following children : Rose, married Mike King, both deceased ; Edward and John, both deceased, were Civil War veterans ; Anna, James, Margaret and Mary, all deceased ; and Patrick, the subject of this sketch. Patrick Monaghan spent his boyhood in his native land and attended the schools there. In 1866 he came to the United States and located in Chicago for nine years. In 1873 he removed to Ashtabula, where he engaged in dredge work on the river. He later was employed at the Raser Tannery for eight years, after which he engaged in the liquor business at the harbor, representing the C. E. Gary Brewing Company. Mr. Monaghan is now retired and lives at 165 High Street. On Jan. 17, 1874, Mr. Monaghan was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Theresa Sheil, of Chicago, and the daughter of Thomas and