OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 675 interest he took in, and the prominent manner in which he was identified with, the public schools, it being the intention of the Board of Education to secure a life-size portrait of him in his old age and place it in the public schools. Mr. Van Fleet was an ardent temperance man and joined the Washingtonians about 1840. He was also as strong in his antislavery views and favored the abolition of that curse long before it was effected by means of a public proclamation. So earnestly did he advocate it that his house was a depot for the underground railroad, and many a poor, forlorn fugitive was received and sent on his way rejoicing by this good and benevolent man. He was one of the first projectors of this mode of travel, and scores of slaves owe their freedom to him. Mr. Van Fleet was one of the three men who voted for General Birney, the Abolition candidate for president, in 1844, John Kirk and Samuel Hines being the other two who kept the next stopping place of the underground railway. During the late Rebellion Mr. Van Fleet was a warm sympathizer of the North and favored a vigorous prosecution of the war until every particle of rebellion should be stamped out of the South. In early life he connected himself with the Presbyterian Church and ever afterward continued in its communion, contributing most generously to its support. Mr. Van Fleet was married August 20, 1834, to Jane Douglass, a daughter of John and Nancy (McDowell) Douglass, all natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Douglass died in 1819 at the age of forty-five years, his wife surviving him until 1849, when she died, aged seventy-three years, having been born August 13, 1776. Mrs. Van Fleet is a most estimable lady, who possesses all the essential attributes of a good wife, a kind mother and a Christian woman. She survives her husband and is regarded as one of the honored and worthy pioneers of Youngstown. She was the sixth child in a family of seven children, and was born December 28, 1811. The other members of her family were, Margaret (Mrs. D. L. McCrady); William; John; James; Mary (Mrs. Starkweather); Jane, the wife of our subject; and George,—Mrs. Van Fleet being the only one now living. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Van. Fleet, namely: Nancy, Sarah, Mrs. Henry Todd, James D., Charlotte and Alfred B., the last named of whom married Miss Helen Casper, and now resides on Ridge avenue. James, the eldest son, enlisted May 10, 1864, in Company B, the Forty-fourth Battalion of State Troops, which were later merged into the One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served in Virginia on post and guard duty as a private, being 111118- tered in at Camp Dennison and mustered out in the same camp. The first stop made by the 'regiment was at Martinsburg, West Virginia, from whence they marched to White House Landing and thence to City Point, after which they were transferred to Norfolk, from whence they proceeded to Cincinnati to be discharged. He was called out with the " hundred-day " men in the State service and served with them more than the stipulated time, his discharge being given July 29, 1865, Mr. and Mrs. Van Fleet celebrated their golden wedding in 1884, Elder James Calvin being the orator of the occasion, and, on behalf of the donors, presented them with many golden gifts. This was a most joyful occasion, as the privilege of celebrating their golden wedding is accorded to but few mar. ried people. It is comforting to reflect that after so many years of hardships and priva- 676 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY tions these two good and noble people were granted an evening of prosperity and happiness made glorious by memory's gentle rays and hope's unclouded view. Mr. Van Fleet died June 12, 1893, in the eighty-sixth year of his age. A happy old age is a beautiful crown, and is found only in the ways of truth and righteousness. The quiet, unassuming, blameless life of Mr. Van Fleet is an endearing heritage, not only to those who called him by the name of father, brother, husband and friend, but to the entire community at large and the church of his choice. His religious life was well rounded, never demonstrative, but constant and firmly founded upon the rock of salvation, and he conscientiously followed his Divine Master, developing a character whose Christian charity and beauty was most highly appreciated by those with whom he came in contact. He took a leading and foremost part in all the conflicts of his time tending toward the betterment of the condition of the masses, taking a broad and liberal view of all questions. His life was most exemplary—active, unassuming, gentle and full of deeds and kindness, and the gap left by his death is one not easy to fill. CHARLES R. TRUESDALE, attorney at law, Youngstown, was born in Boardman, Mahoning county, September 15, 1841, a son of Alexander and Harriet (Leach) Truesdale. The father was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1797, of Scotch ancestry, and the parent tree of the family in America. He was a soldier under Washington in the Revolutionary war, and his father also served under Cromwell. Alexander Truesdale was one of six brothers who were pioneer settlers of Mahoning county, namely: James, John, William, Alexander, Robinson and Joseph. The last was a physician of considerable promineuce in Poland, Ohio, and also served in the State Legislature. Alexander came to this county at the age of fifteen years. He was married here to Harriet Leach, a native of Morristown, New Jersey. She and two sisters, Mrs. William Packard and Mrs. Thomas Duncan, came with their father in a covered wagon to this place in the early history of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Truesdale had ten children, of whom our subject was the ninth in order of birth. The youngest son, Joseph, lost his life in the Civil war. The mother died in 1866, and the father in 1871. Charles R. Truesdale, the subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm. At the age of twelve years he located with his father near this city, in Youngstown township, where he attended school until in August, 1861. In that year he enlisted as a private in Company E, Second Ohio Cavalry, and afterward re-enlisted as a veteran in the field, in the winter of 1864, in the same company and regiment. He served as a non-commissioned officer until the close of the struggle. Mr. Truesdale took part in all the engagements and battles in which his regiment was engaged, and was twice captured, first in 1863, at Greenville, east Tennessee, but escaped on the same day and returned to his command. He was again captured at Monoxia J unction, in July, 1864, by General Early's command, on his retreat from Washington; was held as a prisoner of war at Danville, Virginia, and afterward taken to Libby prison, where he was ,exchanged, February 22, 1865. Be remained in parole camp until his discharge, in June, 1865. Mr. Truesdale participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, in the movements against OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 677 Petersburg, Ream's Station, etc. After the battle of Ream's Station our subject was ordered to Washington to intercept General Early, and following him led to his capture at Monoxia Junction. After returning home he entered the Western Reserve College, in 1866, where he graduated in the class of 1871. He afterward read law in the office of Taylor & Jones, of Warren, Ohio, was admitted to the bar in 1872, and immediately began practice in Youngstown. In 1875 he was elected Prosecuting Attorney for Ma-honing county, and in 1881 was re-elected to that positicn. In 1872 Mr. Truesdale was united in marriage with Louise M. Jacobs, a daughter of Nicholas Jacobs, of Coitsville, this State. They have two living children, Phoebe K. and Joseph R. The family are members of the Presbyterian Church. In political matters Mr. Truesdale affiliates with the Republican party, and socially is a Master Mason, belonging to Hillman Lodge, and is also a member of Tod Post, No. 29, G. A. R. MYRON WOOD.—Among the trusted and reliable employes of the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railway, is Myron Wood, general agent of the road, who has filled his present position since May, 1888, discharging the duties incumbent on him in a most satisfactory manner. Mr. Wood was born in Washington county, New York, December 21, 1844, and is a son of James H. and Esther (Lyman) Wood, natives of Vermont and New York, respectively, the former born December 21, 1821. The mother of the subject of this sketch was a granddaughter of Captain Dudley, of Castleton, Vermont, a brave and distinguished officer in the war of 1812 to 1814. Myron Wood's father was a farmer and school teacher by occupation, attaining high dis tinction in his latter calling. Prominent in local affairs, he held many minor offices in the place in which he resides. He removed from Vermont to Ohio, in 1888, settling in Youngstown, where he has since been an honored citizen. Throughout his long and eventful life he has been a faithful member of the Episcopal Church. The mother of the subject of this sketch died June 19, 1850, at the early age of twenty-five. She also was a devout Episcopalian and active in all good. works. She had two children: Helen, who died in 1853, aged ten years; and Myron, of this notice. In 1856, the father of the subject of this sketch married again, his second wife being Miss Mary A. Richards, of Vermont, and they had two children: Edward F. and Fred H. The education of Mr. Wood of this notice was received in the common schools of Vermont, his time being alternately passed in attending them and in working on his father's farm. In 1862, when seventeen years of age, his young blood became fired with patriotic ardor, and he enlisted in Company C, of the Eleventh Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He served in the defenses of Washington in the Twenty-second Army Corps and also in the Sixth Corps of the Army of the Potomac, participating in many battles. At the battle of Winchester, in September, 1864, he was wounded and taken to a hospital in Baltimore, whence he was removed in about a month to one in Vermont, and later to another in New York city. His wound, which was in the left leg, necessitated the amputation of that member, the operation being performed on the field by an army surgeon. Owing to the imperfect treatment and exposure attending 678 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY his removal Mr. Wood suffered excruciating pain from his wound, and had at the same time another distressing wound in his right shoulder, which disabled his arm and from the effects of which he has never entirely recovered. Owing to his disabled condition, it was impossible for him to return to the field, and after his recovery he learned telegraphy in Oberlin, Ohio, He then assumed charge of a telegraph office at Columbia City, Indiana, where he remained about a year, at the end of which time, in 1868, he removed to Valparaiso, the same State. Thence, in 1869, he came to Youngstown, Ohio, where he secured a position as clerk and telegraph operator, which city has ever since been his home. So faithful and efficient did he prove that he was promoted to the office of station agent, which he resigned to accept that of cashier with the Atlantic & Great Western Railway. In due time, he was promoted to the position of joint agent for the New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio and Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railways, assuming his present duties in May, 1888, in the discharge of which he has given uniform and entire satisfacticn. February 15, 1871, Mr. Wood was married to Miss Sarah A. Winans, daughter of Dr. Isaac and Eliza (Sheets) Winans, of New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Winans was a noted physician and for many years an active Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and the influence .he exerted for good was wide-spread. He died in 1877 at the age of sixty-seven years, greatly regretted by all who knew him. His widow still survives and resides in Chicago, at the age or seventy-five. Dr. and Mrs. Winans had nine children: Jacob, who married Elizabeth Fulton, and now resides in Kansas; Mary, wife of A. W. Browning, of Pittsburg; Elsie, wife of John Corbus, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; Alexander, living in New Mexico; Virginia, wife of John Evans, of Chicago; Sarah A., wife of the subject of this sketch; Charles, a resident of Kansas; Helen, wife of. Eugene S. Ward, of Youngstown; and a daughter deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Wood have two children: Charles L., who is being educated for an electrical engineer; and Arthur, pursuing the study of music, which he intends to make his profession. Politically, Mr. Wood is an ardent Republican, and socially, is an earnest and energetic niember of the G. A. R. Post. Throughout his life, he has been distinguished by fearlessness and independence of thought and action. Loyal to his country in its hour of peril, he sacrificed one of his limbs and still has only the partial use of his right arm. Of sterling integrity of character, he has made for himself a record as a railroad official, which is equaled by few and excelled by none in the employ of the company, by whom he is regarded as one of their most upright and efficient employes. Public-spirited in a marked degree, Mr. Wood takes a most active part in all measures tending to advance the material and moral welfare of his community, and is justly recognized as one of Youngstown's most enterprising and worthy citizens. MATHEW LOGAN. —The wonderful progress that has been made during the past quarter of a century in the paving of streets and in the largely increased railroad facilities, has given employment to the energies of leading and substantial men who are actively engaged in taking large and important contracts for this class of work. Among those who have gained notable distinction in this line is Mathew OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 679 Logan, a prominent railroad and street contractor of Youngstown, Ohio, who was born in New York State, March 15, 1828, a son of Hugh and Rose (McKenna) Logan, both natives of county Londonderry, Ireland. The father was a blacksmith in his native land, and after coining to America with his wife and family, in 1827, he engaged in the pursuit of his trade for a short period of time, but finally abandoned it for that of contracting, executing some large and important contracts for railroads. Upon landing in this country he proceeded to Greece township, Monroe county, New York State,. where our subject was born. The death of the father occurred in 1849, when he was sixty-two years of age, his wife surviving him until 1866, when her death occurred, at the age of seventy-two years. Both were devout and faithful members of the Catholic Church and earnest and charitable Christians. Our subject was the fourth child in a family of eight children, two of whom are still living: Barkley, the oldest of the family, who now resides in Michigan, having settled in that State after following the life of a steward on a lake steamer until 1888; and our subject. The latter was educated at Rochester, New York, and during vacation he engaged in labor upon some public works which were being erected, beginning by carrying water to a gang of workmen and ending by taking a contract for some of the work. He has been engaged in contracting on railroads and streets ever since, and has gained an enviable reputation in this direction for his ability and skill. Removing from Monroe county to Greenville, Pennsylvania, in April, 1862, he remained until November of the same year, when he came to Youngstown, Ohio, to take charge of the railroad works for William Mathers, having remained there ever since, with the exception of one and one-half years spent in Columbiana county, Ohio. Since coming to the city he has been engaged in railroad and street contracting, having built up a large and prosperous business in this direction as the result of his ability and enterprise. In politics he is an ardent Democrat and has been elected to several offices of public trust and honor by the people of this vicinity, having been Sheriff of Mahoning county for one term from 1870, discharging his duties in an efficient and capable manner, giving the most entire satisfaction to all parties; and Mayor of the city for four years, in which capacity he reflected honor not only upon himself but also upon his constituents and city. While residing in Rochester, New York, Mr. Logan was Deputy United States Marshal in the western district of New York under President Buchanan, and also served as Collector of Taxes as early as 1858. In all of his relations of life Mr. Logan has maintained the same course of dealing, which has won for him the esteem of all. Mr. Logan was married in 1864, to Miss Eliza J. Smith, daughter of Enoch and Caroline Smith, natives of Ohio. Two children have been born to this marriage, namely: Carrie, wife of John Shaw, a resident of Youngstown, private secretary of Mr. Andrews, in addition to his other business interests; and Mary S., still at home. Mrs. Logan is an earnest and energetic member of the Episcopalian Church of Youngstown, in which body she is a faithful worker. Mr. Logan has always taken a very active part in the political questions of the day, and has been rewarded by his grateful fellow citizens with many positions of honor and trust, all of which he has filled in such a manner as to commend him to the entire community. It 680 - BIOGRAPHICAL .HISTORY is in the pursuit of his chosen profession, however, that Mr. Logan finds the best scope for his abilities, and the success which he has attained in this line is but the just reward of a life of untiring and persevering labor. HON. JESSE BALDWIN, one of the most prominent and influential men of Mahoning county, Ohio, was born in the township of Boardman, Mahoning county, Ohio, Sunday, April 9, in the year 1815, son of Eli and Mary (Newport) Baldwin. His parents had a family of fourteen children, five of whom are still living. His father was born at New Milford, Litchfield county, Connecticut, May 12, 1777. Early in life the subject of this sketch learned the trade of Miller, at which he worked for some time. For a number of years past he has been extensively engaged in farming operations and still exercises a general supervision over his large landed estate, he himself being the owner of 1,200 acres, his wife having 500 acres, and his daughter a 200-acre tract. The Baldwins are among the wealthiest families of Mahoning county, and their beautiful and attractive home is one of the finest in all the country around. Mr. Baldwin was married in 1844 to Miss Lucy Patric, a native of Boardman township, Mahoning county. They had three children, only one of whom is living, the wife of George T. Lewis. Mrs. Baldwin is a prominent and active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Alice Lewis, the only child, is a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. For many years Mr. Baldwin has been prominently identified with the interests of this part of Ohio. In his early life he was employed as a surveyor for some time and he also had some experience as a schoolteacher. Politically, he is a Republican, and has all his life taken an active interest in the issues of the day. He served two terms as Appraiser of Trumbull county, and was twice elected a member of the State Legislature, where he served most acceptably, performing his duty in a manner that reflected credit on himself and also on his constituents. He is called the "Amendment member from Mahoning county." Mr. Baldwin is a stockholder of the Cleveland & Mahoning railroad. GEORGE T. LEWIS, another one of the prominent men of Boardman township, Mahoning county, Ohio, was born in Warren, this State, in 1839. He is a son of Thomas and Martha Lewis, and one of a family of three children, all of whom are living. His sister Alice is the wife of George Mann, and lives in New York. Feranda C. is a resident of Erie. Thomas Lewis was born in 1809, and died in 1875. He was first married in 1833, to the mother of our subject, who was born in 1810, ana died in 1851. In 1861 he married Harriet Mighells, who died in 1887. He was a musician of some note and was for many years engaged in teaching music all over this part of the country. He was an Odd Fellow and a Mason, having attained the Sir Knight degree in Masonry, and being prominent in. Masonic circles. Politically, he was a Republican. The mother of George T. was a relative of Judge Chase. George T. Lewis was married in 1868, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Miss Alice Baldwin, daughter of Jesse Baldwin, one of the prominent and wealthy men of this township. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 681 They have three children: Jessie, Cora E. and Lucy Marie; Jessie is the wife of Charles D. Herron, of Erie, Pennsylvania. Mr. Lewis learned the science of telegraphy in early life, and was employed as telegrapher for some time. During the dark days of the Rebellion he rendered efficient service in the Union ranks. He enlisted April 18, 1861, for three months' service, and in June of that same year re-enlisted, serving until he was honorably discharged in 1864. He received his discharge papers at Camp Dennison, Ohio. His service was with Company I, of the Sixth Ohio Infantry. After the war he was in the Treasury Departtnent at Washington, District of Columbia, for three years. He has been a Republican ever since the party was organized and has always taken an active interest in political affairs. He is a Knight of Pythias, and both he and his wife are members of the Episcopal Church. DR. J. A. DICKSON, the leading physician and surgeon of Youngstown, Ohio, was boru in Columbiana county, this State, July 26, 1858. His parents, William and Hetty (Niswonger) Dickson, wera natives of Ireland and Ohio, respectively, the latter born in the same house and room in which the birth of the subject of this sketch took place. The father of Dr. Dickson has been a clergyman in the Presbyterian Church for thirty years, and is widely and favorably known" for his learning and good works. He is an old settler of Ohio, having come from Ireland to Canfield with his parents, James and Margaret Dickson, in 1830, when he was but eight years of age, and is one of five children, four of whom are living in Canfield. He was educated in Washington and Jefferson College, at Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, at which he graduated in 1858. Naturally a man of ability and a student, he improved his opportunities and has a splendid education, being able to read and construe Latin and Greek at sight. He was for some time an educator in the seminary at Poland, Ohio, after which he took charge of the Presbyterian Church in Canfield, in which he has officiated for the past twelve years. On going to the latter city he taught Latin and Greek in the normal school for several years, in connection with his ministerial duties. His worthy wife still survives, at the age of fifty years. They are the parents of two children: J. A., the subject of this sketch; and Anna, wife of. D. E. Linn, also of Youngstown, who is in the implement business, and they have one child, William D. Dr. Dickson, of this notice, received his early education in the Poland (Ohio) Union Seminary, at which he graduated. He then attended Mount Union College until he reached the senior year, when he returned home and pursued his studies under his father's instruction for one year. In 1879 he entered the medical department of Ann Arbor (Michigan) University, taking a four years' course, and graduating with honor in 1883. He then commenced his practice in Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania, where he continued successfully for five years. Always a student and with a commendable ambition to perfect himself in every branch of his profession, he went to Philadelphia in the fall of 1888, where he spent the winter, taking post-graduate courses at Jefferson Medical College and the Polyclinic, graduating at the former institute. He also took private instructions on gynecology under the noted 682 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY surgeons, Drs. Joseph Price and Goodell. In the spring of 1889 he came to Youngs. town, Ohio, where he has been in practice ever since, meeting with that success which is always the reward of thorough knowledge and conscientious performance of work. His specialty is abdominal surgery, his study in this branch of his profession having been under two of the best abdominal surgeons in the United States. He has an extensive reputation for skill in this branch, having successfully performed many marvelous operations. September 18, 1882, Dr. Dickson was married to Miss Clara A. Clarke, a lady of pleasing appearance and superior attainments, a member of one of the oldest and 'best families of Mahoning county. Her parents, Emery and Elizabeth Clarke, stilt reside in Poland, Ohio, where they are well and favorably known. Dr. and Mrs. Dickson have one child, Mildred Clarke. Both are active members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically, the Doctor is a Republican, and fraternally affiliates with the Knights of Pythias, Youngstown Lodge, No. 258. In his profession he stands at the head, and as a man and citizen is universally regarded with respect and esteem. DR. JOHN DEETRICK, an able physician and surgeon of Youngstown, Ohio, and a citizen of worth and influence, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1844. His parents, Jonas and Ann Jane (Smith) Deetrick, were natives of Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, and Tyrone county, Ireland, respectively, the former born June 22, 1811, and the latter in 1822. The mother of the subject of this sketch was brought from Ireland to America with her parents in 1823, when she was but a year old, and was reared in Middlesex, Butler county, Pennsylvania, where her parents settled. Dr. Deetrick's father was in early life a blacksmith, but for the last forty years was engaged in farming pursuits, during the last twenty of which he was partially retired from active labor. Both were devoted members of the United Presbyterian Church, in which they were active workers. The first vote cast by Jonas Deetrick was for General Jackson for President. Jonas was a quiet, conservative man, of exalted integrity, who was well known and highly esteemed throughout Allegheny and Butler counties, Pennsylvania. His worthy wife was equally rich in virtues of mind and heart, and shared the high regard entertained for her husband. She died in 1891, aged sixty-nine years, leaving many friends to mourn her loss. The father of the subject of this sketch survived until April 21, 1893, expiring at the good old age of eighty-two, greatly lamented by all who knew him. They had three children: Mary, wife of Milton Van de Vert, resides on the old homestead in Butler county, Pennsylvania; John, whose name heads this sketch; and William Charles, a builder and contractor of Allegheny, Pennsylvania. He married Miss Lizzie Buccin. Dr. Deetrick, of this notice, was reared in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and attended the public and high schools of that city. He afterward read medicine under the instruction of Dr. T. C. Wallace, of Allegheny City, that State. He subsequently took a course in the Homeopathic College at St. Louis, Missouri, at which he graduated in 1870, and went thence to the Hahnemann Homeopathic College, in Chicago, Illinois, where he graduated in 1872. He then began the practice of OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 683 his profession in the World's Fair city, remaining there six months, when he removed to Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, where he remained five years and a half, after which he was in Washington city for a year. He then took an ad eundum degree at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, in St. Louis, Missouri. He subsequently practiced medicine for five years in Petrolia, Pennsylvania, from which place he removed in 1882 to Youngstown, Ohio, where he has ever since remained. Ile makes surgery a specialty, and was the first resident physician in Youngstown to perform the delicate operation of abdominal section and to remove diseased ovaries, a process known as ovariotomy, likewise the first to remove the parotid gland, in which he has had many cases, and to remove one-half of the inferior maxillary bone. His skill has gained for him a large and lucrative practice throughout the city and surrounding country. He often contributes to medical journals articles full of interest to the fraternity. November 8, 1869, Dr. Deetrick was married to Miss Lizzie Park, a lady of domestic accomplishments, daughter of James and Lucinda Park, of Butler county, PePennsylvania.er father died in 1890, at the age of seventy years, while her mother still survives, at the same age. Her father was a useful member of the United Presbyterian Church, in which her mother still takes an active interest. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Rebecca A., now Mrs. B. Hill, resides in Tiona, Pennsylvania; Lizzie, the second in order of birth, is the wife of the subject of this sketch; Frances, now Mrs. Frank Mahaffey, lives in Cleveland, Ohio; Harvey, married io Miss Miller, resides on the homestead; Flora, wife of Willard Starr, lives in Butler county, Pennsylvania; and Oliver, deceased. Dr. and Mrs. Deetrick have two children: James W., residing at home, is a chemist in the steel works; and Anna Viola is a pupil of the Rayen high school. Both he and his wife are prominent members of the United Presbyterian Church. In politics the Doctor is an independent Republican and takes a deep interest in the welfare of his country. He has contributed by his energy and moral worth to the advancement of his community, and justly enjoys a high place in the regard of all who know hihim BENJAMIN LIPPLY, a well known citizen of Springfield township, Mahoning county, Ohio, was born in this township, May 30, 1832, son of Chris. tian and Barbara (Hallor) Lipply. His father came here in 1805, from his native land, Germany, and was for many years engaged in farming and stock-raising on his farm of 200 acres. He occupied a prominent position among the early pioneers of the county. In politics he was a Democrat. Both he and his wife were members of the Mennonite Church and were liberal in the support of the gospel. They had a family of twelve children: Eliza, Mary, Agnes, Benjamin, Betsey, David, Susan, Christian, Catherine, Sophia, Solomon and Jesse. The father was a man of strict integrity and Christian character, and the memory of his honorable and upright life is of far greater value to his children than anything he could have left them. Benjamin Lipply was reared on his father's farm and early in life developed a taste for mechanics. He worked at carpentry and stone masonry for some years. For twelve years he was engaged in peddling. When 684 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY he was nineteen he began carefully saving his earnings, and by honest industry and careful econony he has secured a competency. He is now the owner of 314 acres of land and has one of the prettiest homes in the township, his residence being built at a cost of $5,000. The costly furnishings of this home together with its beautiful surroundings are indicative not only of the wealth of its owner but also of culture and refinement. Besides this place Mr. Lipply owns a house and lot in Youngstown, valued at $2,000. Mr. Lipply was married first in 1854, to Miss Anna Snyder, who was born in 1832, and who died in 1864, leaving five children: Josiah, Caroline, Jonathan, Moses and Susan. Three of this number, Caroline, Jonathan and Moses, are dead. In 1866, Mr. Lipply married Catherine Mitchala, daughter of William and Mary Mitchala, and she still presides over his home. He and his wife and all his children are consistant members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Lipply is an active politician and for beveral years has been identified with the People's party. He is working for the poor people of the country and for the general good of his community. R. G. W. BROOKE, who is well known not only in professional circles but as a prominent politician of Mahoning county, Ohio, is the subject of the following biographical sketch. He is a native of the county in which he now resides, born in Goshen township, April 29, 1828, a son of Basil Brooke, who was born in Genesee county, New York, in 1805. His paternal grandfather, James Brooke, was a native of Maryland and belonged to one of the prominent Quaker families of that State. He married a Miss Boone, cousin to Daniel Boone of Kentucky, and they removed to Mahoning county, Ohio, and settled in Goshen township, where they passed their lives. They reared a family of eight children, of whom Basil Brooke was one. He was married at the age of twenty-four years to Rachel Morris, a native of New Jersey and a member of a Quaker family. His death occurred in 1832, the result of a malignant fever. He left a widow and four children: Hester B , G. W., Deborah, and Basil. The mother still survives, at the age of eighty-seven years, and is an honored resident of Goshen township. Dr. Brooke grew to years of maturity in Goshen township, and received his education in the common schools and academies of the county. He began the study of medicine in 1847 under the preceptorship of Dr. J. W. Hughes, a successful physician of Berlin township. The following year he attended lectures in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, and in 1851 was graduated from the Cleveland Medical College. In 1852 Dr. M. B. Hughes died at Ellsworth, and immediately Dr. Brooke located there. He has had an active career in his profession, and has met with marked success as a practitioner. He is a member of the Union Medical Society, Ohio State Medical Society, American Medical Congress and the American Medical Association. He has, however, not been confined strictly to the medical profession, but has represented the people of Mahoning county in the legislative halls of Ohio, as a member of the House of Representatives; he was elected to the office in 1867, and served two terms,– a period of four years,---with great credit to himself and to the best interests of his constituency. In the time of the lamented Garfield he was his OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 685 warm personal friend, and gave the martyr president his enthusiastic support. He was one of the Presidential Electors in 1860, and cast his vote for Abraham Lincoln. He has frequently been a delegate to national, State, district and county conventions, and was a member of the convention that first nominated Garfield for Congress. In 1863 he was appointed by the Government as surgeon of the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry, and saw much service on the field of battle. Dr. Brooke was united in marriage in 1852 to Theda A. Carter, who was born in Genesee county, New York, a daughter of Loren Carter. The Doctor and his wife had a family of four children: Ella, wife of William Allen; Clara, Georgia and Theda. Mrs. Brooke passed from this life to the unknown future in 1874. In 1878 Dr. Brooke was married to his present wife, Mary E. Williams, a daughter of B. and Margaret Williams. They have one son, Syden B. Brooke. Having a birthright in the Society of Friends, Dr. Brooke has never united with any other denomination. He is a man of sterling worth, sincere in his convictions, stanch and true in his friendships, and worthy of the confidence reposed in him by a wide circle of professional colleagues and political associates. CAPTAIN DANIEL B. STAMBAUGH, a member of the Stambaugh-Thompson Company, hardware merchants of Youngstown, is a native of Mahoning county, Ohio, born April 6, 1838. His parents, John and Sarah (Beaver) Stambaugh, were natives of Pennsylvania and there they were reared and married. They emigrated to Ohio in 1805, and settled on a farm on Briar Hill, 45 near the present site of the city of Youngstown; here they passed the remainder of their lives. A full history of their career will be found under the head of John Stambaugh, Sr. Captain Stambaugh began the battle of life as a farmer, and continued his occupation as a husbandman until 1855, when he became identified with the development of the coal industry at Briar Hill and other localities! He has also been active in pushing to the front the iron resources of the State, and much credit is due him for the rank given Mahoning county in the commercial world. His mining operations have not been confined to Ohio alone, but he has made investments in both Idaho and Colorado. He is a man of excellent judgment, shrewd and far-seeing, and worthy of the position he has won. The Captain was married November 15, 1867, to Miss Margaret Osborne, a daughter of Abner Osborne of Girard, Trumbull county. To these worthy parents have been born three children: Phillip, who is now in Idaho; Anna and Mary. Mrs. Stambaugh is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; she is a woman of deep devotion and possesses many rare qualities. When President Lincoln made a call for '75,000 men in 1861, Daniel B. Stambaugh responded with the readiness of a loyal patriot. He first enlisted in Company B, Nineteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served four months. He re-enlisted in June, 1862, in Company A, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Rich Mountain, July 11, 1861, and Perryville. He was also at Chickamauga, and was wounded there so seriously that he was sent to the hospital, where he was confined about forty days. When he sufficiently recovered he rejoined his command 688 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY and participated in the engagement at Missionary Ridge, Atlanta campaign. Buzzards' Roost, Tullahoma, Big Shonty, Lost Mountain, Marietta, Peach Tree Creek, and the fall of Atlanta. He was also With Sherman on his march to the sea, and took part in the grand review at Washington, as happy a day as he has ever enjoyed. He was honorably discharged June 5, 1865. At the time he re-enlisted it was as Second Lieutenant; he was promoted to the position of First Lieutenant, and in August, 1863, was appointed Captain, serving in this office until the close of the war. He never was absent from the front or command, and saw the conflict from a soldier's standpoint. He is a man of very attractive personal traits, is a most genial companion, a stanch and true friend. As a citizen he holds a firm place in the regard of his fellow-townsmen. JOHN F. CANTWELL, Chief of the Police of Youngstown, was born in Pottsville, Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, March 16, 1856, a son of Robert and Mary (Keating) Cantwell, natives of Ireland. The parents were married in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The father, a miner by occupation, died eleven years ago, and the mother now resides in Jefferson county, Pennsylvania. John F. Cantwell, our subject, was reared to the coal-mining business, and followed that occupation until 1882. In that year he came to Youngstown, Ohio, to work as puddler in a rolling-mill, where he remained until in April, 1888. He was then appointed on the police force of Youngstown, and May 1, 1891, was appointed Chief of Police by the Board of City Commissioners. September 6, 1883, Mr. Cantwell was united in marriage to Margaret Ring, a daughter of John and Margaret Ring, of Youngstown. Our subject and wife have had four children, three now living. The family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Cantwell is also a member of the Catholic Institute of Youngstown, and is a Democrat in his political views. BALES M. CAMPBELL,. a member of the City Board of Commissioners of Youngstown, was born in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, April 21, 1856, a on of Matthew and Caroline (McCauley) Campbell. The Campbell family is one of the oldest in Westmoreland county, and is of Scotch origin. The McCauley family is also of Scotch lineage, and our subject's mother was a descendant of the Fletcher family of Massachusetts, from which State her ancestors removed to Pennsylvania in a very early day. She was a devout Scotch Presbyterian, and was left a widow very early in life, but subseqnently married a second time. Bales M. Campbell, our subject, was thrown on his own resources in early life, and at the. age of ten years was taken by a brother to Pittsburg, where he found employment. Many and varied were the experiences and engagements of young Campbell in his youth. He visited the West, South and other sections. At about nineteen years of age he returned to Pittsburg from the West, where he was engaged in business a short time. He succeeded in saving a few hundred dollars, which he concluded to use in improving his education. He came to Youngstown in 1878, where he was engaged OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 687 in school-teaching until 1885. During that time he also studied law in the offices of C. R. Truesdale and A. J. Woolf, and in June, 1885, was admitted to the bar. He had taken rather an active part in politics in the Democratic party, and in September, 1885, Mr. Campbell was appointed Deputy Revenue Collector for the Eighteenth District of Ohio, Fourth Division, by President Cleveland. He held this position four years, or until the change of administration. Our subject was afterward engaged in several business enterprises until in April, 1892, when he was appointed a member of the Board of City Commissioners, and still holds that position. Mr. Campbell is an efficient officer, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of a wide acquaintance. He is a self-made man, has seen a great deal of the rough side of life, and by his unpretentious character and unswerving integrity has gained a high place in the esteem of his fellow-citizens. Mr. Campbell was married April 28, 1892, to Miss Ella Reel, a native of Youngstown. He is Senior Warden in the blue lodge of Masonry, is Grand District Deputy of the order of K. of P., Past Exalted Ruler of the order of Elks and a member of the I. 0. O. F. BREVET MAJOR JAMES LAW- BRENCE BOTSFORD was born in Poland, Mahoning county, Ohio, April 16, 1834, and is a son of Archibald Grant and Eliza (Lynn) Botsford, natives of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, respectively. The father emigrated West when a young man, and in Poland, Ohio, engaged in the manufacture of combs, which business he conducted until the introduction of the rubber-comb business., which ruined his trade. In 1828 he was married to Eliza Lynn, of Bedford, Pennsylvania. They settled in Poland, Ohio. Here they lived and died, the father November 13, 1870, aged sixty-five, his wife surviving him until 1881, when she too passed away, aged seventy years. Throughout life they were both earnest and active members of the Episcopal Church. They were the parents of six children, namely: Mary, deceased; John Edward, also deceased; James Lawrence, the subject of this sketch; Jared Kirtland, who was an assistant engineer in the United States Navy, entering service in 1861, and died of yellow fever in 1864, at the age of twenty-eight years, after three years' service; Thomas Grant was in business in Louisville, Kentucky, and died in 1882, at the age of forty-three; and Mary Julia, who married H. O. Bonnell, of Youngstown, Ohio. Our subject received a common-school education in Poland. In 1858 he went to California, and worked in the mines in that State until 1861. Returning, he landed in New York April 13, 1861, the day after Fort Sumter was fired upon. On returning to Poland, he enlisted in a company then forming in that town: in the latter part of May, 1861, the company was ordered to Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio, where he was mustered into the service of the United States as Second Lieutenant in the famous Twenty-third Ohio Regiment, which was the first original three years' regiment to enlist from the State. His first service was in West Virginia, where he was detailed as acting Aid-de-Camp to Colonel Scammon, commanding the Third Brigade, Kanawha Division, Army of West Virginia; was promoted as First Lieutenant January 17, 1862, and returned to his regiment, participating in the spring campaign. August 6 he was again assigned as Aid-de- 688 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY Camp to General Scammon, commanding the First Brigade of the Kanawha Division. August 20, 1862, the division was ordered to Washington. Part of it, consisting of the Eleventh and Twelfth Ohio regiments, under command of General Scammon, was engaged at the second battle of Bull Run, after which the Kanawha Division was attached to the Ninth Army Corps and became part of the Army of the Potomac. The division under General J. D. Fox led the advance at the battle of South Mountain, Maryland, September 14, 1862, and was successful in gaining the crest of the mountain---a desperate charge. On September 17, the division was again engaged in the battle of Antietam, Maryland. after which battle the Kanawha Division was ordered back to West Virginia; and on October 27, 1862, Lieutenant Botsford was promoted by President Lincoln as Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of United States Volunteers. He served in West Virginia with General Scammon until January, 1864, then with Major General George Crook in the battles of Cloyd Mountain, New River Bridge, Blaksburg, Covington, Panther's Gap, Buffalo Gap, and thence on General Hunter's raid to Lynchburg, after which he accompanied Hunter's command to the Shenandoah valley. Was engaged in the battles of Sinker's Ferry, Cabletown, Stevenson's Depot, Winchester, Martinsburg, thence to General Sheridan's department in the Shenandoah valley. In November,1864, he was stationed at Cumberland, and detailed as Assistant Inspector General of the Department of West Virginia. After the war he was commissioned Brevet Major to date from March 13, 1865, for meritorious and distinguished conduct. He was engaged in Louisville, Kentucky, in the produce business along with his brother, Thomas G., and continued in that business until 1872, when he moved to Youngstown, Ohio, engaging in the manufacture of iron, in which he has continued ever since. Upon the formation of the Mahoning Valley Iron Company in 1879, Major Botsford was elected its treasurer, which position he still retains. At one time he was made a member of the City Council, but resigned his position. On January 14, 1892, he was appointed Quartermaster General of Ohio by Governor William McKinley, Jr., the Governor thus neatly recognizing the position held by his old comrade-at-arms in the gallant Twenty-third during war days, both of them having enlisted in the same company, and from the same town in Ohio. At the reunion of the Twenty-third Ohio Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry Association, General James L. Botsford was unanimously chosen president, succeeding General Rutherford B. Hayes, who had beeu the presiding officer of the association since its organization, and up to his death a few months ago. Major Botsford was married in 1864, to Miss Ellen E. Blaine, a daughter of Samuel L. and Anna Blaine, of Kentucky, the former being an uncle of James G. Blaine. Two children have been born of this union, namely: Fella, wife of F. H. Wick, of Youngstown, by whom she has one child, Alma; and James L., Jr., now attending school in New Hampshire. Both Major Botsford and his wife are faithful members of the Episcopalian Church, of which he is a Vestryman. Social by nature, he is a member of the G. A. R. Post and of the military order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. A Republican in politics, he ardently labors to uphold those principles for which he fought for so many long months. A warm friendship always OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 689 existed between Major Botsford and the late ex-President Hayes, both having entered the same regiment together, and throughout the life of the latter this feeling was sustained by both. All members of his old regiment are warmly welcomed by Major Botsford, and his home at Youngstown is always open to any and all of them. RUFUS F. THOMPSON, a leading architect of Youngstown, Ohio, is a native of the State, born in Cuyahoga county, February 10, 1844.. His parents, John and Ann (Miller) Thompson, were natives of the North of Ireland; the father was a builder by trade, following this calling in his own country; he emigrated to America in 1836, and first located in New Jersey; a few years afterward he removed to Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived the remainder of his days; his death occurred at the age of fifty-five years; his wife survives him, at the age of eighty-three years. They had born to them a family of five children: The Rev. Hugh Miller Thompson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, resides in Jackson; he married Ann M. Kinsdale; William G. lives in Mount Vernon, Illinois; John R. is a citizen, of Horse Cove, North Carolina, a planter by occupation; Rufus F. is the fourth born; Jarvis C. is a citizen of Joliet, Illinois. When a young man, Rufus F. Thompson learned the carpenter trade, which he followed for a time in Cleveland, Ohio. He took up the study of architecture under the direction of his brother, William G., and has become very proficient in the profession. Mr. Thompson came to Youngstown in 1880, and has, since that time, been actively, engaged in business; he has been architectural superintendent of the large buildings of this city, and has taken a personal pride in the erection of the handsome edifices he has planned. He was united in marriage, in 1866, to Miss Marie Dantagnan, a native of France. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of four children: John J., a stone-cutter by trade, resides at Niles, Ohio; Thomas J. lives in Chicago; Anna M. and Edward R.; the latter is in his father's office, where he renders able assistance. The family are attendants of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Thompson is a member of Lodge No. 21, F. & A. M., and of Manhattan Com mandery, No. 31, New York. Politically he adheres to the principles of the Republican party, faithfully exercising his right of suffrage for what he deems the best interests of the community. EPHRAIM PAULIN, a professional horse-trainer, North Lima, Mahoning county, Ohio, has a reputation that extends throughout the State. A brief biography of him is as follows: Ephraim Paulin was born in Springfield township, Mahoning county, Ohio, in 1850, son of Solomon and Susana (Sidner) Paulin. His parents had a family of eight children: Sarah, Anna, Ephraim, Mary, Hattie, Ida, Eli and David. Of this number only three —Mary, Ida and the subject of our sketch—are living. Solomon Paulin is a farmer and stock-raiser, owning 250 acres of land near where his son lives. He is a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and was for some years in his early life engaged in teaching. For a number of years he was treasurer for the Springfield Insurance Company. In addition to his farming he now owns and oper- 690 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY ates a coal mine, and is also acting as agent for a threshing-machine company. Few men in this part cf Mahoning county are better known than he. Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church. Ephraim Paulin was married in 1872, to Miss Louisa Unger, of Unity, Ohio. They have five children: Wilmer, Rena, Delmer, Pearl and Hattie. His wife is a member of the Reformed Church, and he is an active supporter of the same, although not a member. As a professional horse-trainer Mr. Paulin has not a superior in the State of Ohio. He seems to be especially fitted for this business and has met with eminent success, his methods being unknown to any one else. He has a half-mile track on his premises where he trains. The wildest horse can be completely brought under subjection by him in ten days' time—broken so that any one could ride it. Mr. Paulin affiliates with the Democratic party. THE PINE HILL STOCK FARM, situated a mile and a half north of Columbiana, in Beaver township, Mahoning county, Ohio, is one of the best known and most finely equipped farms of its kind in the State or country, its prosperity being due to the careful and efficient management of its proprietor, who has, by his energy and industry, not only secured a comfortable income for himself, but has incidentally contributed to the advancement and welfare of the community at large. Mr. Jonathan Laver, its proprietor, is a native son of the Buckeye State, born in Columbiana county, and is the only child of Jacob and Caroline (Hollar) Laver, the former born in 1832, and the latter in 1833. The father of the subject of this sketch was a car penter by trade, which occupation he followed for many years, but later engaged in farming and stock-raising, becoming quite a horseman. He was at one time general manager of the handle factory of Columbiana, and was a prominent and popular man, generally respected and esteemed for his ability, integrity and energy. He was a Democrat in politics, and for a number of years a member of the City Council of Columbiana, in which capacity he worked efficiently and unselfishly for the benefit of the community. He and his worthy wife were members of the Reformed Church, of which he was a liberal supporter and an active worker in its cause. He died in 1889, leaving many friends to mourn his loss. His widow still survives and resides with her son, whose name heads this sketch. She is of German descent, her parents having come to America from the fatherland in 1805, in which year they settled where Mr. Laver, of this notice, was born, where they owned 520 acres of as fine farming land as the county afforded. She was one of seven children, and is the only one now living. Her father was an active business man, energetic and progressive, with all the thrifty qualifications which usually characterize natives of Germany. He was in politics a Democrat and was quite active in local political affairs, taking a deep interest in the welfare of his adopted country, whose cause he enthusiastically espoused. His death was the signal for widespread mourning in his vicinity, where he was generally esteemed for his high character. The subject of this sketch at one time raised and sold cattle and sheep in connection with general farming and horse-raising, but now confines himself to the more remunerative business of breeding and training fast horses, and to agricultural pursuits. OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 691 His farm is well provided with all facilities for the successful prosecution of this work, especially that of horse-training, and he has a first-class race track, half a mile in length, and one of the best trainers in the country to look after the needs of and train the high-grade horses entrusted to his care. The length of this article will not permit an exhaustive mention of all his fast horses, but among the most prominent is Clairview, a rich dark bay horse, without a white spot, foaled in 1888, and bred by W. C. France, of Lexington, Kentucky. Clairview is sired by Red Wilkes, the sire of Red Bull, Prince Wilkes and a number of other horses of note, whose records are 2:114, 2:141, etc. Clairview is handsome, kind, sure-footed and speedy, possessing all the qualifications for a successful race-horse. Besides this, Mr. Laver owns a three-year-old filly, named Sadie, who was sired by Robert McGregor, and whose dam is Egbert. Another, Minnie S., sired by Rex and whose dam is Winter, has a pacing record of 2:74. There are also Doctor Todd, Florence Armstrong and Midnight Wonder, all of which have records of note. These are but a few of the blooded horses of Pine Hill Stock Farm, but serve as an index to the high grade sustained by the management of that excellent place. Visitors are always welcome, and inspection of the stock is solicited by Mr. Laver, who will send to the city for all visitors and return them free of charge, on the least intimation of their desire to view his stock. A more generous offer to the horse-loving public could not be accorded, and we predict that Mr. Laver's present prosperity and fame is but an index to that which is to follow his energetic efforts. In 1879 Mr. Laver was married to Nancy Flicinger, of Fairfield, Ohio, one of seven children of Samuel and Nancy Flicinger. Mr. and Mrs. Laver have one child, Ralph, born in 1882, who exhibits as deep a love for equine pets as his father. Thus briefly is outlined a career of general usefulness and uprightness, which reflects credit on the subject and on the community in which he resides. DR. JACOB STAMBAUGH, of Youngstown, Ohio, was born at Briar Hill, Mahoning ccunty, this State, April 29, 1846. He is a son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth (Wise) Stambaugh. Jeremiah Stambaugh was born in Perry county, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1817, son of Daniel Stambaugh, a merchant of Elliottsburgh, Pennsylvania. Grandfather Stambaugh was the first Sheriff of Perry county, which office he was filling at the time of his death. He was a prominent and wealthy man and left to his children a valuable estate. After his father's death, Jeremiah, at that time a mere lad, went to live with an uncle, with whom he remained until 1834. Then he came to Ohio, landing at Youngstown almost penniless, the administrator having squandered nearly the whole of his father's estate. Here he and his cousin, William Stambaugh, opened up and operated the first coal mine in Briar Hill. For a number of years he was in Judge Tod's and Governor Tod's employ, as superintendent of mines and as general business manager, having full charge of affairs while Governor Tod was Minister to Brazil. He afterward opened two coal mines in Weathersfield, Trumbull county, for Governor Tod. In his early manhood he bought a farm near Youngstown, to which he retired later in life and on which he spent his closing years. He leased his farm for coal mining purposes: BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY - 692 His death occurred June 30, 1880. Honorable and upright in all the walks of life, he was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was in politics a Democrat, and during the war was a strong Union man. The mother of our subject was born in Weathersfield township, Trumbull county, Ohio, November 24, 1819, and was married to Mr. Stambaugh in March, 1842. They became the parents of four children, two cf whom are living, Charles and Jacob. Mrs. Stambaugh is still living, well preserved both physically and mentally. She is a member of the Disciple Church, with which she has been actively identified ever since her early. girlhood. Her maternal grandmother, Mary G. Pfiel, was a native of Germany, and a daughter of the Earl of Wittgenstein. She married a farmer, Henry Pfiel, which was considered a very low marriage by her family. A quarrel at once ensued between her and her family, the result being that the young couple emigrated to America and established their home in Berks county, Pennsylvania, where they lived for a number of years, subsequently removiug to Greene township, Trum bull county; Ohio, and there died. Grandfather Jacob Wise was born and reared in Pennsylvania, and was a successful and wealthy man, being the owner of 300 or 400 acres of land, all underlaid with coal deposits. He died in Weathersfield about 1853. He was a member of the Christian Church. Dr. Jacob Stambaugh was reared at Briar Hill, and received a district and high-school education. In 1871 he began the study of medicine, and in 1873 began attending lectures in Philadelphia, where he spent. two winters. The winter of 1874—'75 he entered medical college in Cleveland, attending an allopathic school in Philadelphia and the homeopathic in Cleveland. Then he returned home and the following two years took care of his aged parents and superintended the operations of the farm. After this he engaged in the practice of his profession and met with eminent success, but, although he met with success he found the profession not suited to his taste and abandoned practice. He has since lived retired. Dr. Stambaugh has been a great student all his life. He studied the German, French and Italian languages, and in 1887 went to Europe, sailing in July. He traveled leisurely through Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, visiting all the points of interest in those countries, and then crossing the channel to France. He spent nearly a month in Paris, from there went to Germany, Switzerland and Italy, visiting all the important cities there and in other European countries, and returning to America, via Liverpool, in December. The Doctor has one of the finest libraries in Mahoning county. He is well posted on history and current literature, is a pleasant converser and a genial companion. Politically, he affiliates with the Democratic party. WILLIAM WIRT, of Youngstown, Ohio, was born at Briar Hill, Mahoning county, March 19, 1827, a son of Peter and -Margaret (Eddenburn) Wirt. The father was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, July 28, 1793, and died at Youngstown in 1874. The mother was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, April 6, 1806, and now resides on Wood street, Youngstown. Both were of German descent. The father came to Mahoning county before marriage, later returned to Pennsylvania, and afterward came again to OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 693 Briar Hill, where he was married. They had three sons and five daughters, all now living. Mr. and Mrs. Wirt lived at Briar Hill for about fifty-three years, but in 1873 sold their farm there, and in the following year came to Youngstown. William Wirt was reared at Briar Hill, where he gained a common-school education. In an early day he was employed as bookkeeper for Crawford and others, who were dealers in coal. In 1849 he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Jane Sankey, a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and they had one child, B. F. Atter marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wirt resided in Middlesex, Pennsylvania, for one year, after which they came to Youngstown, where he followed contracting, but for the past few years has retired from active labor. In political matters, he affiliates with the Republican party, and for four years was a member of the City Council. Mrs. Wirt died September 24; 1881. She was a member of the Disciple Church, of which Mr. Wirt is a Trustee. Benjamin Franklin Wirt, a son of the above, and an attorney of Youngstown, was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1852. Soon after his birth his parents came to Youngstown, Ohio, and has spent nearly his entire life in Mahoning county. He attended school in this city, and also graduated at the Rayon high school. He afterward worked for a time, with his father who was one of the early and leading contractors of this city, and later took up the study of law in the office of Hon. L. D. Woodworth. Mr. Wirt began the practice of his chosen profession in Youngstown, in May, 1873, in company with his former preceptor, who was a member of Congress at that time. This partnership continued until in April, 1882, since which time Mr. Wirt has continued the practice alone. He is a prominent and leading member of the Republican party, but has always preferred to give his entire time and energy to the law rather than enter the political arena. He is a director in the Fredonia Manufacturing Company, carriage manufacturers of Youngstown. June 23, 1881, our subject was joined in marriage with Miss Mary McGeehan, a native of New Bedford, Pennsylvania. Mr. Wirt is a member of the Disciple Church, and his wife of the First Presbyterian Church, although they both attend the former church. Socially, he is one of the early members of the I. O. O. F., and also affiliates with the A. O. U. W. WALTER LOWRIE CAMPBELL of Youngstown, Ohio, was born in Salem, Columbiana county, this State, November 13, 1842, a son of John and Rebecca P. (Snodgrass) Campbell. The mother was born near Steubenville, Ohio, and her death occurred in 1892, at the age of eighty-five years. The father, a native of Ireland, was a son of Alexander Campbell, a minister in the Scotch Presbyterian Church. He came to York county, Pennsylvania, in 1806, where he was engaged in the ministry several years, and subsequently died. John Campbell was brought to America when ten years of age, was a saddler by trade, and also served as Justice of the Peace. In political matters, he was identified with the Democratic party. His death occurred in February, 1845, leaving a widow, six sons and one daughter. The mother was afterward obliged to keep boarders to educate her children. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell had eight sons and 694 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY two daughters, of whom three sons and one daughter still survive. One son, General John A. Campbell, was the first Territorial Governor of Wyoming, and signed the first legislative act granting woman's suffrage, and twice vetoed a bill to repeal the law. He was also for two years Third Assistant Secretary of State, at Washington, District of Columbia. On account of ill health, he went as Consul to Basle, Switzerland; he died in Washington, District of Columbia, in August, 1880. Walter L. Campbell, our subject, was wounded in the left eye by a playmate in June, 1847, between four and five years, of age which caused him to become blind in both eyes. In 1851, he was sent to the Institution for the Blind, at Columbus, Ohio, where he remained a part of the time for seven years. He received a thorough education, and for the last three years there he was under the care of Dr. Lord, having become specially perfected in music. At ten years of age he could not carry a tune properly, but in one year's time he could tell the name of every note struck on the piano. Mr. Campbell left this school in 1859, after which he taught music at Salem one year, and the following five months were spent in a musical institute at Philadelphia. He then gave up music and entered the Western Reserve College, at Hudson, where he took every study in the curriculum, and graduated with honor in 1867. He was prepared for college by taking up geometry, having the diagrams drawn by punched holes on paper, and afterward advanced to higher geometry. He delivered an oration at the junior exhibition of his class, having previously taken a prize for Latin translation in the freshman year and for English composition in the sophomore year. After leaving college Mr. Campbell read law in Salem until in September, 1868, when he entered the Harvard Law School, at Cambridge. In June, 1869, his brother having been appointed first Territorial Governor of Wyoming, our subject went to Cheyenne, where he practiced law, and was also appointed United States Commissioner by the United States Court In August, 1870, he came to Ohio, and in the following February located at Youngstown, where he purchased an interest in the Youngstown Register, in May, 1874. He was engaged in editorial work until 1882. In 1884, Mr. Campbell was elected Mayor of this city, on the Republican ticket and was appointed Trustee of the Working Home for the Blind by Governor Foraker, which office he held for three years. In 1886 he published a discussion in rhyme. October 4, 1877, Mr. Campbell was united in marriage with Helen C. La Gaurgue, and they have two children,—Allen R., aged fourteen years; and Mary Rebecca, twelve years. Mr. Campbell is a fine chess-player, which is very remarkable for one who is blind. MAJOR JAMES MACKEY, deceased, was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania, in the year 1776. He emigrated from Pennsylvania to Poland, Ohio, about 1805, and prior to this time little of his history is known, excepting that he had enjoyed superior educational facilities, as he was a practical surveyor, a good mathematician and an excellent accountant. After coming to Ohio he was associated with Robert Montgomery in the building of a furnace on Yellow creek, and was bookkeeper for the managiug company until the war of 1812. He then entered the United States Army, and OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 695 was promoted to the office of Adjutant in the Fourth Division of Ohio militia. He was assistant paymaster of the division, and performed such service as gave him the rank and title of Major. His accounts were kept in the most systematic manner, and his kind and generous treatment of the soldiers won for him their grateful affection. About the year 1816 he embarked in the mercantile trade, in partnership with Colonel William Rayen, the firm name being Rayen & Mackey. They kept their stock of goods in a log house, on the northeast corner of Federal and Holmes streets, Youngstown, Ohio. This relationship existed several years, and before it ceased Major Mackey had purchased 275 acres of land northeast of the present site of Youngstown. He was married September 10, 1823, to Miss Margaret Early, of Coitsville, Ohio, and soon after this event he removed to his farm, which from that time forth was his home. He gave especial attention to the raising of live-stock, and made great progress in improving the breeds. Between Colonel Rayen, who was owner of a farm in the same neighborhood, and Mr. Mackey, there was a lively but friendly rivalry. The Major's " big yoke of oxen " was known throughout the country, and was the subject of much admiring comment. His ability as a land surveyor was not forgotten by the settlers, and -he was often called to perform this service. Major Mackey became a conspicuous figure in the political history of his county, and was called to fill many offices of public trust. In 1814 he was elected Township Clerk; in 1822 and 1823 he served as Township Trustee, and was re-elected to the office, and also served as Justice of the Peace; in 1819 he was elected County Commissioner for a term of three years; in 1822 he was elected a member of the General Assembly to represent Trumbull county, Cyrus Bosworth being his associate. The Legislature convened in Columbus, December 1, 1822, and Major Mackey traveled to that city on his favorite horse, " Bob," which he kept there during the winter, riding him home in the spring. In 1830 he was elected Treasurer of Trumbull county, and during the two years collected the taxes from all of the thirty-five townships. He was chief arbitrator among his neighbors, his decisions always being accepted, as it was known that a thorough investigation preceded his judgment. The Major was a man of wide information; he possessed great firmness of character, and had always the courage of his convictions. He died August 15, 1844, aged sixty-eight years. His wife died May 14, 1870, aged seventy-two years. They were the parents of eight children, three of whom died in childhood; the others are: David; Nancy, wife of Dr. William Breaden; James, Robert, and Letitia, wife of Andrew Kirk,—all of whom fill honorable places in the communities in which they dwell. I. G. BLACKMAN, a well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Poland, Mahoning county, Ohio, has been employed as traveling salesman for the Mahoning Valley Iron Company for the past eighteen years. Of his life we present the following brief sketch: I. G. Blackman was born in the year 1842, at the place where he now lives, son of B. and Maria Blackman, and one of a family of five children. The Blackman family have been prominent in this part of Ohio for many 696 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY years. Grandfather Blackman came from Connecticut to Mahoning county, this State, in 1800, making the journey hither in an ox wagon. He was Sergeant in the war of 1812. His son, the father of our subject, landed here in 1804, and settled in Boardman township. He was a mechanic and miller, both of which trades he followed. He and his wife were devoted Christian people and were members of the Methodist Church. He served as Trustee of his township and also as Constable. In politics he was first a Whig and afterward a Republican. Mr. Blackman was married in 1873 to Alice Hultz, a native of Poland, and a daughter of William Hultz, a farmer of this place. She was born in 1849 and died in 1875, leaving two children, Daniel and Alice. She was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and her whole life was characterized by the sweetest of Christian graces. Previous to his entering the employ of the Mahoning Valley Iron Company, Mr. Blackman was engaged in merchandising at Poland. He has traveled extensively, is a man of broad and progressive views, and keeps well posted on current events. He has served as Councilman of Poland for some time, being elected on the Republican ticket; has taken three degrees in the Masonic order; is a member of the A. O. U. W.; and is also identified with the G. A. R. His war record is one of which any soldier might be justly proud. He entered the service at the very beginning of the war and remained on active duty until its close: enlisted in May, 1861, in. Company E, Twenty-third Ohio Regiment, under General Hayes, and was honorably discharged in August, 1865, receiving his discharge papers at Cumberland, Maryland. He served as brigade, train and division forage master, and while he was in the quarter master's department he was in many a dangerous position. He had a brother, also a member of his company and regiment, who died in the rebel prison at Florence, in December, 1864. DR. CARLOS C. BOOTH, one of the leading medical practitioners of Youngstown, Ohio, was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, December 1, 1861. His parents, Dunham P. and Hannah M. (Andrews) Booth, were natives of Canada and Trumbull county, Ohio, respectively, and of English descent. The parental grandfather of the subject of this sketch was at one time a merchant in Green, Ohio, but later removed to Henry county, Iowa, near Mount Pleasant, where he cultivated a farm, on which he died in 1889, at the age of seventy-live years, his good wife expiring at the age of seventy-eight. Both were devoted members of the Presbyterian Church and people of prominence and worth. Dr. Booth's father is a bridge-builder and a master workman in his line. He has- a contract with the county for the building of truss wooden bridges and for moving bridges. He is now sixty-five years of age and his wife sixty-three. Both are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They are the parents of three children; Alexis, aged forty-two, a furniture dealer and undertaker of Oberlin, Ohio, who has' two children, Arthur and Burt; Mary E., wife of Chase M. Scott, a prosperous farmer in Trumbull county, Ohio, near Green. They have four children, Eva, Lloyd Chalmer, Hannah and an infant; Carlos C., whose name heads this sketch. Dr. Booth, of this notice, passed the earlier years of his life in Green, Ohio, where he attended the common schools, later going to OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 697 the Grand River Institute, at Austinburg, where he enjoyed the superior advantages of that excellent school under the able supervision of the well-known educator, Professor Tuckerman. So industriously did young Carlos pursue his studies that in the fall of the year in which he was seventeen he began to teach school, and was thus occupied for five successive terms with very good success, in Mesopotamia. In his eighteenth year, while teaching, he commenced the study of medicine, under the instruction of Dr. O. M. Bailey, of Green. He afterward attended lectures at the Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio, at which institution he graduated February 28, 1883. He began his practice in Green, remaining there a few months attending to the practice of his preceptor while he was away, when, in July, 1883, he removed to North Jackson, Mahoning county, Ohio, where he continued or five years. He was then elected Ccroner of Mahoning county, and in April, 1888, removed to Youngstown, the county seat. He served two terms as Coroner, being re-elected to that office in 1890. He was elected a member of the medical staff as attending surgeon of the Youngstown City Hospital, in June, 1892, in which capacity he has ever since ably served. He is a successful practitioner and surgeon, and enjoys a large and lucrative patronage, the result of widespread confidence in his skill and conscientious work. September 10, 1884, Dr. Booth was married to Miss Pluma E. Shaffer, an estimable lady of Bristol, Ohio. Her father, Jacob H. Schaffer, and a sister, Ida M., were instantly killed by the cars, a mile and a quarter north of Warren, while they were going by carriage to the county fair. Another sister, Ella, escaped with a broken limb and broken neck, but still lives. This was one of the most startling calamities that ever occurred in the county, and was felt as a personal loss by all who knew the deceased and appreciated the many excellencies of the noble father and worthy daughter. Luna is married and has four children: Norman, Nora, Pluma and Earl. Alice J. is the wife of F. P. Russell, a hardware merchant of Youngstown, and they have two children: Gracie and Blanche. Mrs. Booth's mother died March 15, 1885. Dr. Booth and his worthy wife are active members of the Disciples' Church. In politics, the Doctor is stanchly Republican, although not a partisan. Fraternally, he belongs to the Knights Templar, being a member of the blue lodge, of Youngstown chapter and St. John's Commandery, No. 20. Socially, he is genial and kind; as a physician, thorough and painstaking; and as a citizen and man, enterprising, honorable and public-spirited. GEORGE E. ROSE, a prominent attorney of Youngstown, was born in Lorain county, Ohio, December 9, 1857, a son of Elijah and Lucy A. (Bacon) Rose. The father was born and reared in Ohio, aud his father was of German descent. The mother of our subject, a native of Grafton, Vermont, traces her ancestors to early New England settlers, of English descent. Mr. and Mrs. Rose were married in Ohio, and they now reside at Oberlin, this State, where the father is engaged in farming. George E. Rose, the only survivor of his parents' three children, remained on the farm until about sixteen years of age. He received his early education in the district 698 - BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY schools, prepared for college at Oberlin, and afterward took a four-years course at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he graduated in 1881. While preparing for college he taught school. Mr. Rose had previously studied law, and after leaving college took up that study at Elyria, Ohio, and was admitted to the bar in the spring of 1883, at Columbus, this State. Since 1883 he has followed his chosen profession in Youngstown. He has always taken an active part in the Republican party, and in the spring of 1888 was elected city solicitor for Youngstown, to which he was reelected in 1890. In October, 1890, he was united in marriage with Louise H. Baxter, a native of South Dennis, Massachusetts, and a daughter of Herman Baxter.E. EMERY F. LYNN, an attorney of Youngstown, was born in Canfield township, Mahoning county, Ohio, February 9, 1858. His father, David Lynn, Jr., was born on the same farm as his son in Canfield township, December 31, 1828, and his death, the result of an accident, occurred on March .29, 1885, on the old homestead, the farm on which he was born, and on which he resided since his birth. He was a son of John Lynn, a native of Berks county, Pennsylvania, whose father was Nicholas Lynn, who came to this country from Germany shortly before the beginning of the war of the Revolution, and, enlisting as a soldier, served daring the entire war in the Colonial army. He was the only son of a wealthy family, but left behind him pleasant surroundings and bright prospects of an ample fortune, and never returned to the land of his birth, but remained in the land where he saw fit to cast his fortune. After the close of the war he located in Berks county, Pennsylvania, and became wealthy, married, and reared to manhood and womanhood eleven children. The youngest son, John Lynn, the grandfather of our subject, came to Ohio about the beginning of the eighteenth century, locating in Canfield township, where a large family of Lynns have lived. The mother of our subject was born in Northampton county, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1830, and in her youth came to Ohio and still resides on the old homestead in Canfield township. Mr. and Mrs. David Lynn, Jr., had four children: Willis S., of California; Emery F., our subject; Homer S., who died while in the senior year of the Medical Department of the University of Michigau at Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1885; and Alfred A., who was killed in the same year by a runaway team. Emery F. Flynn attended the district schools of his native county, and afterward attended the Union School at Canfield during the fall, and taught in the district schools during the winter for four years. Having accumulated some money by teaching,-in the spring of 1880 he entered Heidelberg College, now Heidelberg University, at Tiffin, Ohio, and graduated in June, 1882, and received the honor of valedictorian in a class of ten. He next spent two years in the Cincinnati Law College, graduated in May, 1884, and since the fall of that year has actively followed the practice of law in Youngstown. Mr. Lynn by his business thrift, paid his way through the several colleges with money by himself earned. In the fall of 1884 he was nominated for Probate Judge of Mahoning county, and made a creditable race, but was defeated in OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO - 699 consequence of being the Democratic candidate in a then decidedly .Republican county. Mr. Lynn was married May 25, 1886,. to Hattie B. Crooks, a native of Tiffin, Ohio. They have one child, Donald Justin. In the early part of 1893, Mr. Lynn took an active part in organizing " The Hood and Sinclair Company," a company organized to deal in lumber and operate .a planing mill, of which company he was elected a director, president and attorney. ELDER LEVI OSBORNE, a prominent merchant of Youngstown, Ohio, and a widely and favorably known minister of the Disciples' Church, was born in Danbury, Connecticut, January 28, 1824. He comes of patriotic American stock, his paternal grandfather, also Levi Osborne, after whom the subject of this sketch is named, having been a faithful soldier in the Revolutionary war three years and drew a pension for his services thus rendered. He is, however, best known as one of the original workers and for many years a minister in the Disciples' Church, possessing the stern qualities of a spiritual leader as well as the determined will of a Revolutionary soldier. He was a man of marked ability, religious zeal and practical goodness, enjoying great popularity, his influence being far-reaching and effective. He commenced his religious work by going to New York city and being baptized, and on his return baptized his wife, Miriam, and they practically worshiped in their own home as a church. They gathered others around them, until there was a large and devout congregation, and a church of the most primitive kind was the result. This was the first church of the kind in New England, and it has now become a powerful organization, owning a large, pretentious church, and numbering many members. Levi and Miriam continued devout members of that church nntil their death, her demise occurring ten years previous to his. They were leaders of their organization, in which benevolence to the poor was taught as never before. Miriam, who was a most saintly, devout woman, of the Dorcas type, and possessing rare intelligence and Christian character, was appointed by the church to go once a week to distribute the contributions of the church among the poor, entire confidence being reposed in her wisdom and fairness in the distribution. They were contemporaries of Alexander Campbell. This worthy couple were the parents of six children, but one of whom now survives, Lucy M., an unmarried lady, aged eighty-six. White Osborne, father of the subject of this sketch, and his wife, Margaret (Shepherd) Osborne, were natives of Connecticut, the latter a daughter of Israel Shepherd, a man of worth and local renown. White Osborne was engaged in the hat-manufacturing business in Danbury, that State, in which city was made the first hat ever manufactured in the United States, that business being the principal enterprise of the place. White Osborne was a zealous member of the Disciples' Church, imbibing all the enthusiasm of his godly parents. He died in March, 1850, at the age of sixty-five, sincerely mourned by all who knew him. This good couple had seven children, four of whom survive: Mary F. is a resident of Danbury, Connecticut, more than eighty years of age. She has had a private school for many years and has spent a useful, though not conspicuous life, and is the personification of goodness. Edward B., a Senator of New York State, resided in Albany: he died in July, 1893; William, for