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Reserve College, 1881; studied law in the office of Burke, Ingersoll & Sanders in Cleveland. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1885; United States District Court, 1887. Member of the firm of Burke & Ingersolls, 1892 to 1899; Ingersoll & Clum, 1899-1900; McMillan & Ingersoll, 1901-05; Ingersoll & Bacon, 1906-09; Ingersoll & Logue, Ingersoll & Duffey, 1917 to 1920. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity : Cleveland Athletic Club, Dover Bay Country Club, Cuyahoga County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Referee in Bankruptcy in Cleveland from January, 1910. to January, 1916; elected Judge Court of Appeals, 8th District of Ohio, on November, 1920. Republican.


RICHARD INGLIS.


Residence, 1872 East 97th Street ; office, 316 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born in Detroit, Michigan, November 23, 1880. Son of Frank and Mary (Meginnity) Inglis. Married to Marian Coale. Attended Detroit public schools; graduate Harvard College, with A. B. degree; Harvard Law School, with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1907; United States Supreme Court, 1911 ; United States Circuit Court of Appeals, 1913. Associated with law firm of Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley, 1906-1909; member of firm of Bulkley & Inglis, 1909-1911; Bulkley, Hauxhurst, Inglis & Saeger, 1911-1917; associated with Otis & Co. since 1917; member of Faculty of Western Reserve Law School. Member Nisi Prius; American Bar Association; Lake Seamen's Union, 1906. Republican.


FRED A. IRVINE.


Residence, 1601 Mars Avenue, Lakewood; office, 301 Superior Building, Cleveland. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 8, 1891. Son of Robert W. and Dora (Walters) Irvine. Married to Marie Rutledge, April 29, 1914. Graduate of Kentucky School, Cleveland, June, 1904; attended Cleveland Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1913; to United States District Court, November 17, 1917. Commenced the law practice in Cleveland, with C. T. Austin and C. T. Kirkbride, under the firm name of Austin, Kirkbride & Irvine; Assistant Police Prosecutor from September 15, 1916, to September 1, 1917; since which date he has been associated with Thomas C. Brinsmade. Member Cleveland Bar Association, Glenville Lodge No. 618, F. & A. M.; Cunningham Chapter No. 187, R. A. M.; Al Sirat Grotto No. 17, M. O. V. P. E. R.; Lakewood Lodge No. 1350, B. P. O. E.; Legal Advisory Board of Lakewood during the war.


ROBERT T. IZANT.


Residence and office, Warren. Born in Great Elm, Somersetshire, England, March 18, 1855. Son of Walter and Martha (Rossiter) Izant. Married to Sadee King, May 8, 1888. One son, James Rossiter. Graduate of parochial school of Church of England, Mells, Somersetshire, England, at the age of 14. Studied law in the office of Hutchins, Tuttle & Stull of Warren. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, April 9, 1878. Practiced law in Warren until 1898, when he devoted his time to building up The Trumbull Savings & Loan Co., Warren, as Secretary and Attorney until January 1, 1920, when elect-


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ed President and Attorney of that company. Member Old Erie No. 3 Lodge F. & A. M., Warren; R. A. M. No. 66: Independence Lodge No. 90, K. of P., Warren; Grand Patron Order of Eastern Star of Ohio, 1909-10; member Trumbull County Bar Association. Republican.


T. LAMAR JACKSON.


Residence, Coitsville; office, 1201 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Coitsville, Ohio, July 14, 1894. Son of John C. and Evalena (Clingan) Jackson. Married December 22, 1917, to Mamie J. Fitch. Attended the public and high schools of Coitsville; High School of Youngstown; received A. B. degree from Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, in 1916; LL. B. degree from Law Department of that institution in 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1918. Associated with the firm of Harrington, DeFord, Heim & Huxley, of Youngstown, to date. Member Delta Tau Delta and Phi Delta Phi fraternities; Ma-honing County Bar Association; Chamber of Commerce. Republican.


JOHN WILBUR JACOBY.


Residence and office, Marion, Ohio. Born in Marion County, Ohio, December 23, 1871. Son of Michael, Jr., and Catharine (Emery) Jacoby. Married to Edna Bird, of Covington, Kentucky August 8, 1900: two children: Wilbur Bird and Robert Bird. Educated in the common schools of his native county; received A. B. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, 1895; LL. B. degree from Cincinnati, Ohio, Law School, 1897; A. M. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, 1898. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1897; United States District and Circuit Courts, 1899. Engaged in the individual general practice in Marion, Ohio, from 1897 to 1902; formed partnership with Hake Donathen, under firm name of Jacoby & Donathen, from 1902 to 1911; in the individual practice from 1911 to present time. Vice president, Marion Savings Bank; vice president and attorney, Citizens Building & Loan Co.; president, Economy Lumber Co., president, Marion Developing Co.; member of Board of Education, 1908-12. Author of History of Marion County; associate Editor of History of Northwest Ohio. Member Masonic Order, Knights Templar, Shrine; B. P. O. E., I. O. O. F., K. of P., Marion County Bar Association, Marion Club; director Marion Country Club. City Solicitor of Marion, Ohio, from 1900 to 1904. Chairman Marion County Red Cross. Democrat.


EVA LEAH JAFFA.


Residence, 8806 Harkness Road; office, 81315 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, February 14, 1893. Daughter of Mair C. and Sarah Zelda (Kaufman) Jaffa. Graduate of Mayflower School, 1908; Lincoln High School, 1912; Cleveland Law School of Baldwin-Wallace College in 1915, with degree of LL. B. (cum laude). Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July, 1915. Member Cleveland Bar Association; Business Woman's Club; Woman's Political and Equality League; Young Men's and Women's Hebrew Associations.


MIRIAM JAFFA.


Residence, 8806 Harkness Road; office, 813- 15 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 3, 1895. Daughter


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of Mair C. and Sarah Zelda (Kaufman) Jaffa. Graduate of Scranton School, 1911; Lincoln High School, 1915; Cleveland Law School of Baldwin-Wallace University, 1918, with degree of LL. B. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July, 1918. Member of the firm of Jaffa Jaffa ; member Woman's Business Club; Political and Equality League; Young Men's and Women's Hebrew Associations.


JOSEPH PETER JAGLENSKI.


Residence, 2443 Professor Avenue, S. W.; office, 1011 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Warsaw, Poland, February 7, 1887. Son of Walter and Rose (Ciecuch) Jaglenski. Married to Bessie Serowski, of Cleveland, Ohio, June 25, 1912. Attended parochial and public schools of Cleveland;

 Orchard Lake Seminary, 1905-13; graduate of Cleveland Law School, with LL. B. degree, 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1916. Member of the firm of Merrick, Jaglenski & Mueller, Cleveland, 1916-17, since which time engaged in the individual practice. Candidate for State Legislature, 1920. Democrat.


BENJAMIN FRANKLIN JAMES.


Residence, Bowling Green; offices, State Bank Building, Bowling Green, and Second National Bank Building, Toledo, Ohio. Born in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, April 30, 1863. Son of William D. and Sarah (Merideth) James. Married to Myrtle E. McElroy, of Washington, D. C., September 4, 1901. Attended high school, Chesterville, Ohio, 1880; Ohio Wesleyan University, 1880-1; Denison University, 1881-4; received degree of A. B. from University of Chicago, 1884; LL. B.

degree from Yale University, 1887. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October 5, 1887; United States District Court, 1889; United States Supreme Court, 1906. Maintained law offices in Bowling Green and Toledo. Ohio, since 1895. Member of the firm Nearing & James, of Bowling Green, Ohio, 1887-91; James, Taber & Beverstock, 1891-2; James & Beverstock. 1892-99; James, Bever-stock & Donahey, 1899-1903; James, Millard & Powell, 1903-06; James & Kelly, 1906-10; in the individual practice since 1910. Member Zeta Psi and Phi Delta Phi fraternities; Masonic Bodies: 32nd degree, Scottish Rite, Knights Templar, Cincinnati Consistory; Yale Club. Washington, D. C.; Toledo Club, Toledo; American, Ohio State and Wood County Bar Associations. City Solicitor Bowling Green, Ohio, 1890-91; member Ohio Legislature, 1891-95; attorney for the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission, Washington,

D. C., 1905-07. Republican.


WILLIAM B. JAMES.


Residence and office, Bowling Green. Born in Bradner, Ohio, March 7, 1883. Son of R. J. and Keturah O. (James) James. Married June 7, 1911, to Bess Yaeger, of Napoleon, Ohio; three children: Robert, Norman and Helen. Received A. B. degree from Tri-State College in 1904; 'LL. B. degree from University of Michigan Law Department in 1908. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1908; later to United States District Court. Associated with his uncle, Benjamin F. James, in Bowling Green for one year. In 1909 formed partnership with Jonathan E. Ladd, under the firm name of Ladd & James, until 1917, when the firm became Ladd, James & Ladd and so continues to


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date. City Solicitor of Bowling Green, since January 1, 1910. Chairman Liberty Loan Committee, Bowling Green and Home Service Section Red Cross, Wood County, during the World War. Member Masonic Order, K. of P., B. P. O. E., Kiwanis Club, Wood County Bar Association. Republican.


ROBERT H. JAMISON.


Residence, Chardon Road ; office, 500 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born September 18, 1884, at Greenville, Ohio. Son of Robert B. and Mary L. (Huddle) Jamison. Married May 27, 1918, to Marjorie Leigh Carr. Early education received at Greenville public schools. Attended Ohio Wesleyan University, 1902-06, receiving A. B. and M. A. degrees; Harvard University in 1907 and 1909, and Western Reserve Law School, 1908. Graduate of Harvard Law School in 1910, with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1909; United States District Court, June, 1911. Associated with the firm of Bulkley & Inglis, 1910-13; Bulkley, Hauxhurst, Inglis & Saeger, 1913-14; admitted to partnership in 1914, the firm being changed in 1916 to Bulkley, Haux hurst, Saeger & Jamison. Was Sergeant of Troop A, 1st Squadron, Ohio Cavalry, and from 1916 to 1917 served in Mexican Border Campaign. Commissioned First Lieutenant, Troop A, 1st Regiment of Ohio Cavalry, acting in that capacity May 4, 1917, to August 4, 1917. Captain 135th F. A. and Headquarters 62nd F. A. Brigade, August 4, 1917, to September 1, 1918, Commanding Battery E, 135th F. A., September 1, 1918, to February 1, 1919; Inspector of Artillery, Staff 9th Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, February 1, 1919, to April 1, 1919. Member Beta Theta Phi; Phi Delta Phi; University Club; Kirtland Country Club; Hermit Club; Chamber of Commerce; American Legion.


FORREST JEFFRIES.


Residence, 2035 Carrollton Avenue; office, 1604 Second National Bank Building, Toledo. Born in Hicksville, Ohio, May 21, 1885. Son of F. W. and Bertha J. (Will) Jeffries. Married to Mary H. Gunther, November 3rd, 1911: one son, Robert H. Graduate of West Denver High School, Denver Colorado, 1903 ; University of Denver, with A. B. degree, 1906; M. A. degree, 1907; Law Department, with LL. B. degree, 1909. Admitted to the bar of Colorado, 1909; Ohio, 1911 ; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1913. Engaged in the general law practice in Denver, Colorado, until 1911, when he moved to Toledo.


DAVID GOTTLIEB JENKINS.


Residence, Indianola Road; office, Court House, Youngstown. Born in Port Talbot, Wales, October 18, 1879. Son of Daniel R. and Mary A. (Williams) Jenkins. Married, July 10, 1915, to Edna J. Williams, of Youngstown; three children: Bronwen Elise, Elwyn Vernon and Ivor Neville. Early education received in the public schools of Germany, Austria and Wales. Moved to the United States at the age of 15. Graduate of New Castle, Pa., high school; Ohio Northern University Law Department, with LL. B. degree, in 1906. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1906; later to United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Editor of "Youngstown Labor Advocate" in 1903 and 1904. Commenced the practice of law in Youngstown in 1906 in


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partnership with Clyde Osborne, under the firm name of Osborne & Jenkins, which continued until January 1, 1908, when he was appointed Assistant City Solicitor. In 1909 elected City Solicitor, which office he held for two terms. In 1916 formed partnership with W. J. Kenealy under the firm name of Kenealy & Jenkins until 1918, when he was elected Judge Common Pleas Court of Mahoning County, where he continues to date. In January, 1913, elected member Youngstown Charter Commission. Has made a special stury of Economics and Historical Subjects and has delivered lectures and written magazine articles on these subjects. Member Draft Board No. 3 during the World War. Mahoning district representative in the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F. of Ohio. Member Masonic Order, K. of P., Ohio State and Mahoning County Bar Associations; member of vestry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Republican.


BENJAMIN LANE JENKS.


Residence, South Woodland Road, Shaker Heights Village; office, 1200 Marshall Building, Cleveland. Born in St. Clair, Michigan, June 13, 1869. Son of Robert H. and Mary S. (Clarke) Jenks. Married to Louise Davidson, of Cleveland, October 4, 1899. Graduate of St. Clair, Michigan, High School, June, 1886; attended Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, Michigan, 1887-88; graduate of Cleveland Law School, 1903. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1903. Chairman Legal Advisory Board No. 3, of Cleveland, during the war. Treasurer of Shaker Heights Village.


RALPH WILLIAM JEREMIAH.


Residence, 1713 Shaw Avenue, East Cleveland; office, 7th floor Marshall Building, Cleveland. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1890. Son of William C. and Gertrude (James) Jeremiah. Married to Bernice Katherine Wynant, September 2, 1911. Attended public and high schools, Youngstown; graduate Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, Cleveland, 1912, with A. B. degree; LL. B. degree from Law Department of the same university, 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 25, 1914; United States District Court, February 10, 1919. Member of the firm of Smith, Olds & Smith. Member City Club, Cleveland ; East Cleveland Good Government Club; Phi Beta Kappa ; Delta Sigma Rho and Delta Theta Phi fraternities.


FRANK JOSEPH JEROME.


Residence, Painesville; office, New York Central Building, Cleveland. Born in Painesville, Ohio, November 2, 1855. Son of Joseph and Susan C. (Foster) Jerome. Married to Lucy E. Dingley, September 10, 1884. Attended Painesville public and high schools; attended Ann Arbor, Michigan, Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1877. Practiced law in Painesville in partnership with Hon. J. B. Burrows until 1893, when he became connected with the law department of the New York Central Railroad Co., Cleveland; General Counsel from 1912 to 1919; now Assistant Vice President in the Executive Department, Division of Law. Member Union Club,


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Cleveland ; Ohio Society of New York ; Lake County Chamber of Commerce; Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Republican.


JOHN ROGERS JEWITT.


Residence, 1832 Taylor Road, East Cleveland; office, Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born May 6, 1891, in Cleveland.. Son of Dr. Edward Henry and Cora B. (Pelton) Jewitt. Married, October 12, 1915, to Jessie June Stork. Graduate of Central High School, Cleveland 1909. Attended Ohio Wesleyan University, 1909-10; graduate Western Reserve University, with A. B. degree, in 1913 ; attended Western Reserve Law School, 1913-15. Admitted to Ohio Bar, December 21, 1914. Member of Masonic Order ; University Club. Democrat.


LOUIS L. JIRA.


Residence, 5409 Clark Avenue; office, 202 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 10, 1896. Son of John and Anpa (Fantys) Jira. Married to Mae Jessel, June 30, 1920. Attended parochial school, Cleveland ; graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University Law School, with LL. B. degree, June, 1920. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1920. Engaged in the practice of law in Cleveland. During the World War served in Quartermaster Corps, 158th Depot Brigade, United States Army, at Camp Sherman, 1918 ; subsequently Director Compensation Department American Red Cross, Cleveland Chapter, until October 1, 1920. Member Knights of Columbus; Delta Theta Phi fraternity ; American Legion; Cleveland Bar Association. independent in politics.


BEN W. JOHNSON.


Residence, 665 Lincoln Avenue; office, 838 Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born in Elyria, Ohio, March 19, 1871. Son of Norman L. and Sarah (Tillotson) Johnson. Married to Kate Snow Walker, June 18, 1901. Attended public schools of Elyria; graduate of Elyria High School, 1887; attended Oberlin College, 188889 ; Brown University, 1890-93 ; received A. B. degree therefrom. Studied law at Columbian Law School, Washington, D. C., and New York Law School, New York City. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1896; later United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and United States Circuit Court of Ap- peals. Practiced in Elyria as member of the firm of N. L. & Ben W. Johnson, 1896 to 1901 ; in Toledo, member of the firm of Paddock, Johnson & Rowley, 1901-04; alone, 1904-06, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Lucas County, 1907-08; member of the firm of Curtis T. & Ben. W. Johnson, 1908-09: in the individual practice since that time. Member Board of Trustees Toledo University. 1909 to 1918; Cammarian Club, Brown University ; Zeta Psi college fraternity ; Toledo Club; American Academy Political and Social Science ; National Municipal League ; American Judicature Society; Northwestern Ohio Historical Society ; Sons of American Revolution; Kenilworth Club, Toledo.


CURTIS TILLOTSON JOHNSON.


Residence, 665 Lincoln Avenue ; office, Court House, Toledo. Born in Pittsfield. Massachusetts, November 5. 1861. Son of Norman L. and Sarah S. (Tillotson) Johnson. Attended the public schools of Elyria ; graduate


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of Williams College with A. B. degree in 1882 ; studied law in the office of Ballinger, Mott & Terry, Galveston, Texas. Moved to Toledo in 1887. Studied law with Emery Potter, Toledo. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1887; later to United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Commenced the practice of law in Toledo. In 1898 entered partnership with Judge Henry W. Seney and Charles K. Friedman under the firm name of Seney, Johnson & Friedman and so continued for a number of years. Elected Judge Common Pleas Court of Toledo, November, 1908; re-elected November, 1914, and continues in that office to the present tithe. Instructor in Evidence and in Equity at St. Johns Law College, Toledo, since 1910. Chairman Legal Advisory Board during the World War. Member Masonic Order, B. P. O. E., Ohio State and Lucas County Bar Associations. Democrat.


DAVID LAUNDON JOHNSON.


Residence, 2225 Chestnut Hills Drive; office, 1009 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Elyria, Ohio, June 27, 1888. Son of Attorney Melvin B. and Mary (Laundon) Johnson. Married to Frances Jane Rayner, November 20, 1919, at Washington, D. C. One child: Margaret Jane; two children by former marriage: David Laundon Jr. and Melvin Blake, 2nd. Attended University School, Cleveland; received A.B. degree from Dartmouth College, 1910; LL.B. degree from Harvard Law School, 1913. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1913. Member of the, firm of M. B. and H. H. Johnson. Commissioned First Lieutenant Ordnance Department, U. S. Army, September, 1917; promoted to Captain January, 1918. In Washington, D. C., did legal work in connection with determination of cost under Ordnance Department contracts. Member Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity; Cleveland Bar Association; Union; University; Country; Canterbury Clubs; Chamber of Commerce.


HALE CLAY JOHNSON.


Residence, 804 Middle Avenue ; office, 300 Troxel Building, Elyria. Born in Elyria, Ohio, October 20, 1873. Son of Hon. E. G. and Lydia


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(Gott) Johnson. Married to Katherine I. Burger, July 2, 1902. Educated in the public schools of Elyria, Ohio; studied law under the late Hon. E. G. Johnson, of Elyria. Admitted to the bar of Ohio December 6, 1902; United States Circuit Court, June 28, 1904; United States Supreme Court, April 9, 1907. Associated with his father, the late Hon. E. G. Johnson, in the law practice from December, 1902, until his death, February 28, 1911. At the present in the general practice of law in Elyria. Attorney for New York Central Railroad Co., C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. Co., Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co., Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R. Co., Lake Erie & Pittsburgh

R. R. Co., Lake Terminal R. R. Co. Member Masonic Order: King Solomon. Chapter, Knights Templar of Elyria, Life Member Al Koran Shrine, Cleveland; B. P. O. E. of Elyria; T. C. of America; Ohio State and Elyria Bar Associations. Republican.


HOMER H. JOHNSON.


Residence, Overlook Road; office, 1009 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Hartland, Huron County, Ohio, June 26, 1862. Son of Alfred S. and Philathea (Townsend) Johnson. Married to Louise Pope, of Cleveland, October 2, 1901. Attended public and high schools of New London, Ohio; A. B. degree from Oberlin College, 1885; A. M. degree and LL. B. degree from Harvard University, 1888. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October, 1888; later to United States Courts. Member of the law firm of M. B. and H. H. Johnson. Member Union, University, Country, Mayfield, Shaker, Rowfant Clubs of Cleveland; Cleveland Bar Association.


THEODORE A. JOHNSON.


Residence, Boardman Road; office, 312 Stambaugh Building, Youngstown, Born in Adams County, Indiana, November 14, 1869. Son of John and Abaline (May) Johnson. Married to Alice E. Wherry, of Adams County, Indiana, March 15. 1893; three children: Arthur W., Gladys E. and Theodore A., Jr. Attended the public schools of Adams County, Indiana; high school, Decatur, Indiana; graduate of Western Ohio College, Middle Point, Ohio, with B. S. degree, in 1894; studied law during the time he was engaged in selling insurance in Youngstown. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1905; subsequently to the United States District Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Commenced the practice of law in Youngstown in 1907; engaged in the general practice to date. Teacher in Youngstown Law School 10 years; during which time he was for 8 years Dean; resigned October, 1920. Secretary and Librarian Mahoning Law Library Association from March, 1907, to March, 1919. Member I. O. O. F., K. of P., Chamber of Commerce, Mahoning County Bar Association, American Political Sc ence Association. Democrat.


THOMAS L. JOHNSON.


Residence, 12717 Euclid Avenue; office, 1408 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Mingo, Champaign County, Ohio, May 29, 1855. Son of Alfred and Ann Elizabeth (Stone) Johnson. Married March 4, 1879, to Isabel Wilder (deceased) ; Stella Reid Crothers, 1912. Attended National Normal School, 1871-73 ; Taught in schools of Woodstock, Ohio,


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1873-76; attended Boston University, 1876-78. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1879. Member of the firm of Hutchins, Campbell & Johnson, Cleveland, 1881-84; Stewart & Johnson, 188588 ; White, Johnson & McCaslin, 1890-92; since 1919, White, Johnson, Cannon & Spieth. Member Union Club, Chamber of Commerce. Independent in politics.


WALTER O. R. JOHNSON.


Office, 600 Wick Building, Youngstown. Born in Renova, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1893. Son of Nils P. and Emma (Wilson) Johnson. Married June 1, 1919, to Maud Osberg; one child: Theo. Virginia. ,Attended the public and high schools of Youngstown; graduate of University of Michigan with A. B. degree in 1917 and LL. B. degree in 1921. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1920. Member of the firm of Calvin & Johnson. Enlisted May, 1917, in United States Infantry at First Officers Training Camp, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. Commissioned First Lieutenant August 15, 1917; discharged from the service May 15, 1919. Member Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity. Republican.


ULYSSES S. JOHNSTON.


Residence, Canton, Ohio; office, Geo. D. Barter Bank Block, Canton. Born in Wilmot. Stark County, Ohio, June 29, 1864. Son of William M. and Hannah (Johnson) Johnston. Married to Daisie D. Barr, 1894; three child-Ten : Elizabeth, Frank and William. Primary education in public schools of Wilmot, Ohio; -attended Hayesville Academy, Normal School. Danville, Indiana ; A. B. degree from Wooster college, 1887; Course in Washington Law School. St. Louis, Missouri. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1892; United States District Court later. Engaged in the individual practice in Canton. Exalted Ruler Elks; Member Jr. 0. U. A. M.; Lakeside Country Club; Stark County and Ohio State Bar Associations. Chairman Republican Stark County Committee, 1889-1900. Republican.


CHARLES C. JONES.


Residence and office, Wooster. Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, October 22, 1873. Son-of Lake F. and Jennie (Rathell) Jones. Married in 1901 to Mary Rockey. Attended the public schools and business college of Wooster ; Ohio State. University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1900. Member .of the firm of McClaran & Jones to date. Deputy Clerk Probate Court of Wayne County, 1894 to 1900. Probate Judge Wayne County since February, 1921. Member K. of P., L. O. O. M., Lutheran Church. Democrat.


DATUS RUE JONES.


Residence and office, Bowling Green. Born in Custar, Ohio, January 24, 1867. Son of Orson Hamilton and Agnes N. (Mears) Jones. Married to Ada C. Starr, April 30, 1896. Attended Common Schools of Custer; graduate of Ohio Northern University with B. S. degree, 1889; University of Michigan Law School with LL. B. degree, 1893. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 9, 1892. President Humane Society of Bowling Green; Member Ohio. State and Wood County Bar Associations. Republican.


JOHN C. JONES.


Residence, Perrysburg, Ohio; office, 551 The Spitzer Building, Toledo. Born in Lock, Knox County, Ohio, April 9, 1857. Son of Basil and Isabel (Evans) Jones. Married to Addie M. Harris, December 24, 1885; six children : Waite D., Bessie B., Lucille E., John C., Jr., Ila and Avalene, Graduate of Utica Normal School, June 3, 1881. During the World War an active member of the Home Guards, of Toledo, Ohio. Member F. & A. M., O. E. S., Modern Woodmen, Central Christian Church. Member the Ohio Legislature from Lucas County, 1902-06. Postmaster of Sylvania under the Taft administration. Republican.


LEVI MILLER JONES.


Residence, 918 N. Cleveland Avenue ; office, 204 S. Market Street, Canton. Born in Damascus, Columbiana County, Ohio, September 21, 1844. Son of Joshua and Rebecca (Miller) Jones. Married to Alice Danner, June, 1881 ; three children : John Paul, Edith and Joshua Lee. Attended Damascus Academy, 1862 ; graduate Mt. Union College in 1867. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, April, 1870. Practiced law in Canton over fifty years. Member I. O. O. F.; Canton and Stark County Bar Associations. Republican.


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PAUL J. JONES.


Residence, Lincoln Apartments ; office, Court House, Youngstown. Born in Youngstown, November 4, 1880. Son of W. B. and Mary (Harris) Jones. Attended the public and high schools of Youngstown ; graduate of University of Michigan Law Department with LL. B. degree in 1904. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1904; subsequently to United States District Court ; United States Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court. Practiced law in Cleveland from 1904 to January, 1906, when he moved to Youngstown and formed partnership with F. R. Hahn under the firm name of Hahn & Jones, which continued until July, 1908, when he became associated with the firm of Hine, Kennedy, Manchester, Conroy & Ford. Republican candidate for Mayor of Youngstown in 1909. Referee in Bankruptcy, 1912 to 1916. Assistant City Attorney of Youngstown, 1916-1917. In 1920 elected Judge Common Pleas Court of Ma-honing County. Member University of Michigan (Point a Minute Team) Football Team in 1902 and was chosen a member of the all-American team that year. Coached Western Reserve University Football team in 1904 and 1905. President Mahoning Valley Athletic Federation. Member B. P. O. E.; I. O. O. F., Youngstown Club ; Youngstown Country Club ; Delta Chi Fraternity ; American, Ohio State and Mahoning County Bar Associations. Republican.


THOMAS STEPHEN JONES.


Residence, 1436 Ridge Avenue; office, 414 National Exchange Bank Building, Steubenville. Born in Yorkville, Ohio, November 1, 1876. Son of Charles and Sarah (VanMeter) Jones. Married to Fern Wallace Mertz, August 21, 1912 ; three children : Mertz H., Frederick C., Sarah E. Graduate of Martins Ferry, Ohio, High School, 1902; Ohio State University Law School, 1905. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1905; United States District Court, 1915. Member of Masonic Bodies : 32nd degree, Shrine; K. of P.; Ohio State and Jefferson County Bar Associations. Republican.


ROLLAND JONES.


Residence, 186 South Union Street; office, 502 Central Savings & Trust Building, Akron. Born in Akron, Ohio, February 12, 1872. Son of Zenas C. and Sarah K. (King) Jones. Educated in Akron public schools, 1878-1889; graduate of Akron High School, June, 1889; attended Buchtel College, Akron, September, 1889, to May, 1801; entered University of Michigan Law School, October", 1893; graduated therefrom with LL. B. degree, June, 1895. Admitted to the bars of Michigan. and Illinois, 1895; Ohio, 1916. Practiced law in Chicago, 1895-1916; since which time in Akron. Member Lone Star fraternity, Akron Law Library Association, Summit County Bar Association.


CHARLES E. JORDAN.


Residence and office, Findlay. Born in Hancock County, Ohio, December 27, 1871. Son of John M. and Isabell (Redman) Jordan. Married December 12, 1899, to Gail Dukes ; one child : Richard D. Attended public and high schools, Hancock County ; received S. B. degree from Ohio Northern University, 1899. Read law in office of Henry Brown, Findlay ; received LL. B. degree from Cincinnati Law School, 1893. Admited to the bar of Ohio, 1893; later United Sates District Court. Prosecuting Attorney Hancock County, January, 1897, to January, 1903. Member Board of Trustees Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Order, B. P. O. E., Hancock County Bar Association. Democrat.


EMIL JOSEPH.


Residence, 1689 East 115th Street; office, 1210 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in New York, N. Y., September 5, 1857. Son of Moritz and Jette (Selig) Joseph. Married to Fannie Dryfoos, of Cleveland, December 8, 1891. Attended public schools of New York City; graduate of Cleveland Central High School. 1875; graduate of Colum- bia University, 1879, and from the Law Department of that institution in 1881. Admitted 10 the bars of New York and Ohio, 1881. Engaged in the general law practice in. Cleveland. Member Excelsior Club, Oakwood Golf Club, Tippecanoe Club, Western


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Reserve Club, Chamber of Commerce, City Club, Cleveland Bar Association. Republican.


WALLACE F. JUDD.


Residence, 473 LaClede Avenue; office, 1200 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown, Born in Dixon, Illinois, September 4, 1890. Son of Asa G. and Carrie F. (Fuller) Judd. Married to Margaret E. Wylie in Scranton, Pa., October 16, 1915; one son, Wallace Wylie. Educated in the public schools of Warren, Ohio; attended Warren High School two years; Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa., 1906-08; received A. B. degree from Princeton University, 1912; LL. B. degree from University of Michigan, 1915. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, 1915; Illinois, 1916; Ohio, 1918. Associated with Claim Department Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York in Chicago, 1915, to May 1, 1917; chief examiner of .the same company in charge of Kansas City, Missouri, branch office, from May 1, 1917, to October 1, 1917; since that date associated with the law firm of Harrington, DeFord, Heim & Huxley, of Youngstown. Member Legal Advisory Board, Mahoning County, during the war. Member Dial Lodge, Princeton University; secretary Princeton Alumni Association of Youngstown; member Mahoning County Bar Association. Chairman Mahoning County Republican Hoover Campaign Committee, 1920.


CHARLES LLOYD JUSTICE.


Residence, 410 East Center Street; office, 133 East Center Street, Marion, Ohio. Born in Ottawa, Ohio, November 26, 1880. Son of Joseph and C. Irene (Henderson) Justice. Attended public schools of Ottawa; graduate Ottawa high school, 1898; received A. B. degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1903; LL. B. degree from Law Department of that institution in 1905. Admitted to the bars of Michigan and Ohio, 1905; United States District Court, Northern and Southern Divisions, 1910. In partnership with Hector S. Young, under the firm name of Justice & Young, from January 1, 1917, to January 1, 1920, when Grant E. Mouser, Jr., joined the firm, which


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became. Justice, Young & Mouser. During me World War connected with Red Cross and bond drives; member Marion County War Board. Member Marion Club, Tally Wag Club, Masonic Bodies, Knights Templars. Chairman of the Committee on Legislation of the Grand Lodge of K. of P., of the Grand Domain of Ohio; Exalted Ruler Lodge No. 32, B. P. O. E.; member Alpha. Tau Omega fraternity; Ohio State and Marion County Bar Associations; First Presbyterian Church. Prosecuting Attorney of Marion County from 1909 to 1913; president, Marion County Democratic Club at present time. Democrat.

 

PETER HENRY KAISER.

 

Residence, 1831 East 87th Street; office, 8608 Hough Avenue, Cleveland. Born in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, September 14, 1840. Son of Martin and Mary (Colver) Kaiser. Married to Beza (Boynton) Kaiser, August, 1872. Attended country district schools; Oberlin College, 1860 to 1867; received degrees of A. B. and A. M. from Oberlin and State and Union Law School of Cleveland, 1868 and 1869. Admitted to the liar of Ohio, 1869; later to United States District and United States Supreme Court. 1867 to 1868, Superintendent of Schools at Elyria, Ohio. In partnership with A. T. Brewer, 1870 to 1871; with W. W. Andrews, 1873 to 1878. Served at Fort Stevens, 150th O. N. G. Mustered out August, 1864; at present Regimental Historian. Member Order of Chosen Friends and G. A. R. Republican.

 

ARTHUR N. KALEY.

 

Residence, 509 North Street; office, City Hall, Massillon. Born in Massillon, Ohio, December 1, 1867. Son of Joseph S. and Miriam C. (Warren) Kaley. Attended Massillon public schools; graduated (with honorable mention), 1886; special student Ohio Wesleyan University, 1889-90; instructor Commercial Business College, Massillon, 1888; private secretary in law office, Cleveland, 1891-96; attended Law School of Western Reserve University, 1896-99, LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October 14, 1899. Practiced individually in Cleveland from 1899 to 1900; in Massillon from 1900 to date. During the World War associate member Legal Advisory Draft Board. Member Masonic Order, Sons of Revolution; treasurer Loyal Order of Moose; treasurer Protected Home Circle; chaplain and Past Exalted Ruler Elks; Worthy Past President Eagles; trustee Knights of Pythias; member Stark County Bar Association. Mayor of Massillon, Ohio, from 1912 to 1916; first Judge Municipal Court of Massillon, 1920.

 

JOHN P. KALINA.

 

Residence, 4005 Hyde Avenue; office, 102 Engineers Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 24, 1892. Son of P. V. and Antoinette (Fridel) Kalina. Married to Mary C. Kapl in Cleveland, Ohio, August 4, 1915. Attended St. Prokop's parochial school, Cleveland; graduate of St. Ignatius College with A. B. degree, 1911; Cleveland Law School with LL. B. degree, 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 25, 1914. Member of the law firm of Doerfler, Haas & Kalina from August 1, 1914, to July, 1915; now engaged in individual practice. Member Knights of Columbus, B. P. O. E., City Club, The Alpha Club.

 

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ABRAM ABBA KALISH.

 

Residence, 13611 Third Avenue, East Cleveland; office, 1320 Ontario Street, Cleveland. Born in Poland, April 25, 1889. Son of Joel and Anna (Levenson) Kalish. Married to Beatrix Franks Margolies, sister of the late Rabbi Samuel Margolies, of Cleveland. Attended the Cleveland public schools; graduate of Central High School; attended Baldwin-Wallace College and Cleveland Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1917. In partnership with his brother, J. L. Kalish, in Cleveland. under the firm name of Kalish & Kalish. Associate member Legal Advisory Board, District No. 17, during the war; member City Club, I. 0. B. B.

 

JACOB LOUIS KALISH.

 

Residence, 10527 Olivet Avenue; office, 1320 Ontario Street, Cleveland. Born in Poland, December 16, 1892. Son of Joel and Anna (Levenson) Kalish. Attended the primary schools of Cleveland and Central High School; graduate of Adelbert College, Western Reserve University, with A. B. degree, 1914; Baldwin-Wallace Law School, 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1916. In partnership with his brother, A. A. Kalish, under the firm name of Kalish & Kalish. Served in the U. S. Army in a military capacity from August 14, 1917, to April 19, 1919; in France from September 8, 1917, to March 30, 1919. Member I. O. B. B., Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Independent politically.

 

WILLIAM ALOYSIUS KANE.

 

Residence, 448 East 124th Street; office, 1119 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 8, 1890. Son of Dennis and Ellen (O'Malia) Kane. Received primary and commercial education in St. Edward's Academy, Cleveland; attended Central Institute and Cleveland preparatory school (night sessions). Received LL. B. degree from Baldwin-Wallace Law School. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 5, 1918. Associated with law firm of Quigley & Byrnes. Member Gilmour Council, Knights of Columbus; Delta Theta Phi (law fraternity), Cleveland Bar Association.

 

KARL WALTER KARCH.

 

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Residence, 2037 East .77th Street; office, 538 East Ohio Gas Building, Cleveland. Born in Mt. Hope, Holmes County, Ohio, July 5, 1884. Son of Jacob T. and Emma N. (Albright) Karch. Married to Anne S. Sullivan, of Muncie, Indiana, March 7, 1916. Attended public schools of Massillon, Ohio; Baldwin-Wallace College, Cleveland, 19061908; read law in the office of Willison & Day, Massillon, Ohio; graduate of Western Reserve Law School with degree of LL. B., 1908. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 23, 1908; to United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1912. Member of the firm of Stanton & Karch, 1909-11; associated with Harry F. Payer, 1912-1918; since 1918 a member of the firm of Payer, Winch, Min-shall & Karch. Member of Company B, Battalion of Engineers of Ohio National Guard, 1907-1911. Member Theta Lambda Phi and Delta Theta Phi fraternities; Cleveland Bar Association. Democrat.

 

PAUL G. KASSULKER.

 

Residence, 1568 East 85th Street; office, 1006 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Portage Du Fort, Canada, January 7, 1863. Son of Charles A. and Dora Kassulker. Married to Bessie R. Curtis, of Cleveland, Ohio, March 27," 1884. Educated in the parochial schools of Cleveland and with private tutors. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, October 7, 1884; United States District and Circuit Courts, December 20, 1898. Engaged in the practice of Corporation and Realty Law from October 7, 1884, to July 1, 1916, thereafter associated with son, Walter S., under the firm name of Kassulker & Kassulker. During the War served as Liberty and Victory Bond salesman. Member Cleveland, American and Ohio State Bar Associations; Athletic and Automobile Clubs and Museum of Art of Cleveland. Republican.

 

WALTER SCOTT KASSULKER.

 

Residence, East 85th Street; office, 1006 Ulmer Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 16, 1888. Son of Paul G. and Bessie (Curtis) Kassulker. Educated in University School of Cleveland; received degree of Ph. B. from University of Chicago, 1912. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1916. Engaged in the general law practice in partnership with his father, Paul G. Kassulker, under firm name of Kassulker & Kassulker. Served in United States Army during the World War. Appointed 1st lieutenant at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, November 22, 1917; promoted to captain, September, 1918; served in 46th Field Artillery, 16th Division. Member Cleveland Army & Navy Post, University Club, Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Republican.

 

HARRY J. KATZ.

 

Residence, 861 East 72nd Street; office, 519 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Warsaw, Russ-Poland, June 6, 1896. Son of Victor and Rebecca (Greenbaum) Katz. Attended the Cleveland public schools, 1900-08; East Technical High School, 1908-09; West High School of Commerce, 1909-13; received LL. B. degree from Cleveland Law School of Baldwin-Wallace University, 1918. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January, 1918; to the United States District Court, March 10, 1920. Engaged in the general practice of law in Cleveland. Enlisted in United States Navy April, 1918;

 

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released from active duty December 20, 1918. Member of American Legion, Cleveland

Naval Reserve Club, Supreme Council World War Veterans. Quartermaster General for the state of Ohio and Judge Advocate General for the National Corps of the Army & Navy Union. Member Knights of Pythias, Gordon Park Recreation Club, Jonathan Club, High School and College Alumnus, Industrial Association of Cleveland. Secretary to Congressman H. I. Emerson; president 23rd Ward Republican Club, League of Republican Clubs of Cuyahoga County since 1918; member The Western Reserve Republican Club, Republican precinct committeeman since 1914. Republican.

 

O. D. KAUFMAN.

 

Residence, 430 W. North Street; office, 128 1/2 Public Square, Wooster. Born in Wayne County, Ohio, October 12, 1878. Son of Thomas J. and Susan (Urban) Kaufman. Married to Beulah Hauser, of Montgomery County, Ohio, September 20, 1910; four children: Gertrude, Kathryn, Mildred and Frances. Attended the country schools of Wayne County, Ohio; Wooster Business College and Wooster University. Read law in office of Benton G. Hay. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January, 1917. Associated with Captain Mahlon Rouch, at Wooster. Enlisted in the United States Army for service in the World War, August 27, 1917. Discharged November 27, 1917. Member Masonic Order: Knights Templar; Wayne County Bar Association, American Legion, Sons of Veterans. Republican.

 

FRANCIS BERNARD KAVANAGH.

 

Residence, 1473 East 108th Street; office, 804 Illuminating Building, Cleveland. Born in Union City, Pa., August 14, 1879. Son of John F. and Mary E. Kavanagh. Married to Mildred Sigler, of Cleveland, Ohio, May 30, 1916; one son: Maurice S. Received primary and high school education in schools of Union City, Pa.; graduate of the high school (valedictorian), 1896; preparatory college training in Vincentian Academy, Germantown, Pa.; graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University Law School, with LL. B. degree, 1909. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 23, 1909; later to United States District and Appellate Courts and United States Supreme Court. Interested in journalism for several years prior to admission to the bar. On reportorial staff of Cleveland Leader; also editorial and reportorial staffs of the Warren, Ohio, Daily News, and several country papers; one of the organizers and establishers of the Harrison County Herald, of Clarksburg, West Virginia. During his newspaper experience became interested in sociological conditions, finally giving up this work to assist in establishing the Cleveland City Farm School for dependent and delinquent boys in Hudson, Ohio, 1906; Assistant General Agent of the Cleveland Humane Society and assisted in the accomplishment of the re-organizing of same. Commenced the practice of law in the office of Hon. Martin A. Foran, in Cleveland; thereafter an associate in the office of George H. Billman; became a member of, the firm of Collister, Gentsch & Kavanagh, June, 1915; since January 1, 1918, a member of the firm of Gentsch, Raw-

 

 

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son, Smith, Kavanagh & Carpenter. Active in Democratic politics in Cleveland and vicinity for fifteen years; managed the Congressional campaigns for the 20th Congressional district, 1910-12; chairman of lawyers' committee in the fall of 1914; appointed by the Attorney General of the United States as First Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, June 15, 1915; appointed special assistant to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio for the prosecution of cases arising out of the war against the Imperial German government; 32nd Degree Mason, member of Shrine; Delta Theta Phi (legal fraternity); Cleveland Athletic Club; Cleveland, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Democrat.

 

WILLIAM FRANCIS KEAN.

 

Residence, 463 East Bowman Street; office, 201-2 People's Savings & Loan Building, Wooster. Born in Plain Township, Wayne County, Ohio, February 9, 1855. Son of Dewitt C. and Mary E. (Brubaker) Kean. Married to Alice A. Smith. October 24, 1883; two children: Clara E. Coffey and Frances G. Attended country school from 1860 to 1870; select school, Shreve, Ohio, 1871; select school, Smithville, Ohio, 1871-73; Wooster University, Wooster, Ohio, 1875-81; received degrees of Ph. B. and Ph. D. therefrom. Studied law in office of McClure & Smyser, Wooster, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 6, 1886; to the United States District and Circuit Courts, 1904. Commenced the practice of law alone in Wooster, June 6, 1886, continuing until January 1, 1900; then entered into partnership with Dwight G. Hay, which continued until July 1, 1900; alone until July 1, 1908, when a partnership was formed with R. L. Adair, which continues to the present time. Attorney for People's Savings & Loan Company of Wooster, since 1904; also for American Surety Company since 1900; director and attorney for Commercial Banking & Trust Company of Wooster. Chairman Legal Advisory Board for Wayne County, Ohio, during the World War. Member K. O. T. M., Wooster Tent No. 38; Methodist Episcopal Church. Referee in. Bankruptcy for district of Wayne and Holmes Counties, from September 9, 1898, until September 9, 1914. Republican.

 

GEORGE QUAID KEELEY.

 

Residence, 3211 West 14th Street; office, 322 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 13, 1894. Son of John J, and Ella (Quaid) Keeley. Attended St. Joseph's Convent (school for boys); St. Augustine School and Lincoln High School of Cleveland; Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 1, 1915; United States District Court, March 23, 1917. In partnership with Fred Desberg under the firm name of Desberg & Keeley since March 1, 1920. Member Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations. Democrat.

 

JOSEPH B. KEENAN.

 

Residence, 3813 Euclid Avenue ; office, 617 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, January 11, 1888. Son of Bernard A. and Sarah A. (Berry) Keenan. Graduate Brown University with A. B. and A. M. degrees, 1910; Harvard Law School with LL. B. degree, 1913. Admitted to the

 

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bar of Ohio, December, 1913. Member of firm of Morgan & Keenan, 1916-1917; associatel with the firm of Day, Day & Wilkin, 1919. Enlisted in 135th Field Artillery ; appointed Sergeant. Commissioned First Lieutenant in A. E. F. during the war. Member Troop A. Veterans, University Club, Hermit Club, Knights of Columbus. Republican.

 

CORNELIUS P. KEISER.

 

Residence, Alameda Avenue; office, Wick Building, Youngstown. Born October 3, 1880. Son of Peter and Maria Keiser. Married June 20, 1911, to Emma Smith, of Sharon, Pa.; two children: Cornelia and Eileen. Studied law privately. For 14 years engaged in commercial pursuits. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1917; United States District Court, November, 1919. Practiced law in Youngstown continuously to the present time. Represents Roumanian interests in Mahoning County. Expert in Languages and International Law. Member Ohio State and Mahoning County Bar Associations. Republican.

 

ALFRED KENDALL KELLEY.

 

Residence, Overlook Road, Euclid Heights; office, Kirby Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, September 22, 1891. Son of Hermon A. and Florence A. (Kendall) Kelley. Educated in the University School, Cleveland; attended Ecole Des Cartes in Lyons, France, 1909. Graduate of Yale University with degree A. B.. in 1914 ; Harvard Law School with LL. B. degree, 1917. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, January, 1918. Associated with firm of Hoyt, Dustin, Kelley, McKeehan, and Andrews from June, 1917 to January 1, 1919; Hoyt, Dustin, McKeehan and Andrews, January 1, 1919, to February 1, 1920; now with the firm of Kelley and Cottrell. In Headquarters Company, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, during 1918; transferred to Officer.; Training Camp, Fremont, California, November, 1918; discharged December 18, 1918. Member University Club.

 

HERMON ALFRED KELLEY.

 

Residence, Overlook Road, Euclid Heights; office, 1548 Kirby Building, Cleveland. Born May 15, 1859, at Kelley's Island, Ohio. Son of Alfred Stow and Hannah (Farr) Kelley. His father was the son of Datus Kelley, who bought Kelley's Island in 1833 and removed his family there in 1836; he was the son of Judge Daniel Kelley, who was the second president of Cleveland Village in 1816, succeeding his son Alfred Kelley, who was first president in 1814. The family came to Cleveland 1796 to 1812. Attended Buchtel College, from which he received degrees of B. S., 1879; A. B., 1880; and A. M., 1883; was conferred LL. B. degree, 1907; attended Harvard Law School, 18801881; and Goettingen University, at Germany (courses in Roman Law and German Literature), 1882-1883. Admitted to the bar of Michigan, 1883; Ohio, 1884; United States Circuit Courts of Appeals, 2nd, 6th, 7th Circuit; United States District Courts in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and to Supreme Court of United States, 1907. Began the practice of law in Detroit, being associated with Griffin, Dickinson, Thurber & Hosmer, 1883. Removed to Cleveland, where he practiced alone for a short period, 1884. Member of the firm of Stearns & Kelley,

 

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1885-1891. First Assistant Corporation Counsel of Cleveland, 1891-1893; member of the firms of Hoyt, Dustin & Kelley, and Hoyt, Dustin, Kelley, McKeehan & Andrews, 1893-1919, finally Kelley & Cottrell, which exists to date. General counsel American Shipbuilding Co.; Pittsburgh Steamship Co., Interlake Steamship Co., Great Lakes Touring Co., Atchison & Eastern Bridge 'Co. Member Union, University, Roadside, Country and Mayfield Clubs, of Cleveland; Twaalfskill Club, of Kingston, New York; Cleveland Chamber of Commerce; past president Western Reserve Society, also Ohio Society Sons of American Revolution; vice president of New England Society of Cleveland; president and treasurer of The Horace Kelley Art Foundation. Member board of trustees and ex-com. Cleveland Museum of Art; chairman board of directors Morris Plan Bank of Cleveland, and member of board of directors, National City Bank of Cleveland. Republican,

 

WALTER CARL KELLEY.

 

Residence, 1534 Elbur Avenue, Lakewood ; office, 912 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Hillsboro, Ohio, June 4, 1883. Son of Warren L. and Florence (Hurst) Kelley. Married to Carolyn Johnson June 24, 1913. Educated in the common and high schools of Hillsboro; graduate of Marietta College with degree A. B., 1906; Harvard Law School, 1909, with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1909; Virginia Bar, 1910. Practiced law in Norfolk, Virginia, one year. Moved to Cleveland in 1911. Member Lakewood Chamber of Commerce; City Club of Cleveland; Cleveland Bar Association.

 

JOHN HALL KELLOGG.

 

Residence, 1437 E. 137th Street; office, 506 Cuyahoga Building, Cleveland. Born in Topeka, Kansas, January 6, 1891. Son of John R. and Charlotte A. (Hall) Kellogg. Married Hannah A. Witkop, September 3, 1920. Attended Madison (Ohio) primary schools; graduate of Painesville (Ohio) High School, 1908; Oberlin College, with degree of A. B., in 1912 and degree of A. M. in 1914; attended University of Chicago Law School (summer quarters), 1915-1916; graduate Western Reserve University Law School in 1917, with degree of LL. B. and Order of the Coif. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December 15, 1917. Associated with the firm of Bulkley, Hauxhurst, Saeger & Jamison. Member The City Club; Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities.

 

EDWARD W. KELSEY, JR.

 

Residence, 2330 Scottwood Avenue; office, 1002 Ohio Building, Toledo. Born in Toledo, September 29, 1885. Son of Edward W. and Elizabeth (Hall) Kelsey. Married September 9, 1914, to Charlotte Dwight; one child: Dwight Edward. Attended the public and high schools of Toledo; Ohio State University. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1912; later to the United States District Court. Member of the firm of Tracy, Chapman & Welles since 1918. Member Masonic Order, Ohio State and Toledo Bar Associations, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Delta Phi and Delta Sigma Rho Fraternities. Republican.

 

CORTLAND LATIMER KENNAN.

 

Office, 11 Gardiner Block, Norwalk. Born in Norwalk, December 29, 1847. Son of Jairus and Charlotte E. (Gardiner) Kennan. Educated in Norwalk Public and High Schools; graduate of Western Reserve University Law School, June, 1867. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, April 23, 1869; United States Circuit Court, October 16, 1874. In partnership with his father, Jairus Kennan, for three years ; with his brother, H. L. Kerman ; subsequently with his brother, J. R. Kennan. Enlisted in Co. G., 6th O. N. G., August 6, 1877; appointed First Sergeant, August 9, 1877; elected Second Lieutenant, May 1, 1879; First Lieutenant, May 13, 1882; Captain, December 30, 1885; appointed Colonel and Aide on staff of Governor J. B. Foraker, January 11, 1886; elected Colonel 5th O. N. G. April 19, 1893 and again on April 2, 1898; commissioned Colonel 5th O. N. G. April 26, 1898; commissioned May 11, 1898, Colonel 5th 0. V. I.; served with Co. G in Cincinnati and 5th O. N. G. in Massillon ; discharged November 5, 1898. Served in the Spanish-American War, May 11, 1898, to November 5, 1898. Member F. & A. M.; Knights Templar ; Al Koran Temple; A. A. O. N. M. S.; Norwalk Bar Association. Clerk of Norwalk Village for some time. Elected Councilman 1881 and 1884 Republican.

 

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JAMES KENNEDY.

 

Residence, 130 Madison Avenue; office, 604 Mahoning Bank Building, Youngstown. Born in Mahoning County, Ohio, September 3, 1853. Son of Thomas Walker and Margaret (Truesdale) Kennedy. Married to Phoebe Jane Erwin, of Youngstown; one child: Grace (wife of Richard Mitchell). Graduate of Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, with A. B. degree in 1876; studied law in the office of General T. W. Sanderson, of Youngstown. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1879; subsequently to the United States District Court ; United States Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme court. In 1879 became a member of the firm of Maline & Kennedy at Youngstown; later Kennedy, Moore, Williams & Connell, until he was elected to Congress in 1902, where he served until March 4, 1911. Resumed the practice in Youngstown as member of the firm of Kennedy & Mumaw, which continued until 1920. Member B. P. O. E., Ohio State and Mahoning County Bar Associations. Member Youngstown City Council for a number of years. Democratic Candidate for Congress, 19th District, in 1920. Democrat.

 

JOSEPH W. KENNEDY.

 

Residence, 2102 Adelbert Road; office, 805 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Augusta, Ohio, July 18, 1892. Son of George W. and Mary Ellen (Figley) Kennedy. Primary education received in country school of New Alexander, Ohio; attended Mt. Union preparatory school, 1908-1910; Wooster College, Wooster, Ohio, 1910-1914; received degree of Ph. B. therefrom; The Franklin T. Backus Law School of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, 1915-1919. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, July 3, 1919. Associated with law firm of Treadway & Marlatt, Cleveland, since April 2, 1919. Served in France with Base Hospital No. 4 in the World War from May 25, 1917, to November, 1917; commissioned lieutenant in the fall of the same year; with 119th F. A. 32nd Division; in active service 23 months; discharged March 21, 1919. Member Cleveland Grays; Chas. H. Kell Post, American Legion No. 47; Delta Tau Delta (college fraternity), Delta Theta Phi (professional fraternity), Erie Lodge K. of P.. Member of Non-Partisan League, which sought to elect Dr. Bishop in 1919. Independent politically with Democratic leanings.

 

OTHO WALTER KENNEDY.

 

Residence and office, Bucyrus, Ohio. Born in Crawford County, Ohio, May 25, 1878. Son of Thomas S. and Hester F. (Monnette) Kennedy. Married to Edna T. Birk, in Bucyrus, November 24, 1910; one child: Paul C. Attended public schools until the age of 19; then entered Ohio Normal College (now Ohio Northern University), Ada, Ohio.; studied literary branches and com- pleted business course, graduating with B. C. S. degree, 1899; studied law at Western Reserve University and Law Department of Ohio Northern University, graduating from latter 1902. Admitted to the bar of. Ohio, December 6, 1902; United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, February 2, 1912. Practiced law for a time in Marion, Ohio, in partnership with his brother, T. M. Kennedy; subsequently they both moved to Bucyrus and continued the practice as partners until 1908, when the firm

 

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was dissolved; since that date in the individual practice. Member B. P. O .E., F. O. E., L. O. O. M., Crawford County Bar Association. Solicitor for city of Bucyrus, January 1, 1908, to January 1, 1914; Prosecuting Attorney of Crawford County, Ohio, January 1, 1915 to January 1, 1919. Deputy State Supervisor of Election. Democrat.

 

THOMAS MARTIN KENNEDY.

 

Residence, 1880 East 79th Street ; office, New Court House, Cleveland. Born in Ireland, May 26, 1859. Son of John and Sarah (Costello) Kennedy. Married to Ellen F. Noonan, 1890. Attended Western Reserve Academy; Adelbert College of Western Reserve University; graduate Law School of The University of Cincinnati with LL. B. degree. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1888. Prosecuting Attorney and Judge of Police Court, 1891-1901; Judge Common Pleas Court, Cuyahoga County, since 1901. Republican.

 

WALTER KROH KEPPEL.

 

Residence, 252 Melmore Street; office, 11 1/2 Court Street, Tiffin. Born in Tiffin, Ohio, July 5, 1880. Son of Guilford B. and Emeline (Kroh) Keppel. Married to Della Warnebold, of Davenport, Iowa, November 24, 1915; three children: Walter Kroh, Jr., Gretchen, and Dorothy. Attended public and high schools, Tiffin; Heidelberg University, Tiffin, 1900-01; Ohio Northern University, Ada„ Ohio, 1902-04; received LL. B. degree. Read law in office of his father, Guilford B. Keppel, Tiffin, who was one of the prominent members of the Seneca County Bar. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1904. Engaged in the general practice bf law, alone, at Tiffin. Mayor of Tiffin, 1912-17. Member Masonic Order; K. of P.; B. P. O. E.; Jr. O. U. A. M.; Seneca County Bar Association; Theta Nu Epsilon Fraternity. Democrat.

 

OTIS W. KERNS.

 

Residence and office, Van Wert. Born in Fairfield County, Ohio, May 2, 1874. Son of Martin J. and Philena (Kiger) Kerns. Married to Della Tumbleson, December 28, 1897. Early education received in the common schools of Ohio; graduate Ohio Normal University, 1909. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June 13, 1901; United States District Court, 1913. Member of the firm of Priddy & Kerns, 1901-03; Blachly, Priddy & Kerns, 1903-05; Blachy & Kerns, 1905-1916. Member K. of P.; B. P. O. E., Van Wert County, Ohi State and American Bar Associations. City Solicitor of Van Wert for six years. Prosecuting Attorney for Van Wert County, Ohio, two terms. Republican.

 

FRANK H. KERR.

 

Residence, 712 N. Fourth Street; office, 508 National Exchange Building, Steubenville. Born near Richmond, Ohio, February 5, 1862. Son of William E. and Mary A. (Stoneman) Kerr. Married to Bella Cochrane, of Steubenville, April 27, 1905. Educated in the public schools of Richmond.

Ohio; attended Richmond College. Admit. ted to the bar of Ohio, October 8, 1891; United States Supreme Court at Washington, D. C., April 25, ,1913. Engaged in the general law practice in Steubenville. Member Jefferson County and State Bar Associations; Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Masonic Bodies: 32nd degree. Judge of Pro-

 

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bate Court of Jefferson County two terms: second term terminated in 1906. Member of Ohio Constitutional Convention, 1912. Active in Republican committee .work. Republican.

 

SAMUEL CLIFFORD KERR.

 

Residence, West Market Street; office. 901-03 Sinclair Building, Steubenville. Born in East Springfield, Ohio, May 26, 1886. Son of Samuel R. and Clara A. (Hooper) Kerr. Married to Pearl Ulery, in Washington, Pa., December 25, 1911; two children: William U. and Clara M. Received primary education in schools of East Springfield, Ohio; took academic course in Mt. Union Academy, 1907; attended Pearce School of Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts, 1908; received

degree of A. B. from Washington & Jefferson College, 1911; received degree of LL. B. from Western Reserve University Law School, 1914. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1914. Associated with Addison C. Lewis in Steubenville, ever since 1914. Commercial connections: The Steubenville Bank & Trust Company; The Stanton Investment Company. Member Masonic Order; B. P. O. E., K. of P., Republican Club, Sigma Nu and Phi Alpha Delta fraternities; Steubenville Bar Association, Athletic Advisory Committee of Washington & Jefferson College. Republican.

 

W. GEORGE KERR.

 

Residence, 2066 East 77th Street; office, 538 East Ohio Gas Building, Cleveland. Born in Portland, Oregon, February 17, 1889. Son of James A. and Mary H. (Keasey) Kerr. Educated in the grammar and high schools of Portland, Oregon; Boston, Massachusetts; St. Louis, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan, Cleveland, Ohio; attended the University of Michigan six years; received degrees of A. B. and LL. B. therefrom. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, December, 1915. Member of the firm of Payer, Winch, Minshall & Karch. Member Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, City and Athletic Clubs, of Cleveland; Cleveland Bar Association.

 

SHELDON Q. KERRUISH.

 

Residence, 12345 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights; office, 1011 Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Cleveland, February 26, 1861. Son of William S. and Margaret (Quayle) Kerruish. Educated in the public and private schools of Cleveland; later attended Brooks School; graduate of Yale College with A. B. degree, 1883. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1885; later to the United States District Court. Member of the firm of Kerruish, Chapman & Kerruish; Kerruish, Kerruish, Hartshorn & Spooner at the present time. Member Troop A., O. N. G. for seven years. Member Union Club, of Cleveland; Yale Club, of New York City; Psi Upsilon fraternity. Democrat.

 

WILLIAM SHELDON KERRUISH.

 

Office, Society for Savings Building, Cleveland. Born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, October 30, 1831. Son of William and Jane (Kelly). Kerruish, in the Isle of Man. Married in 1859, to Miss Margaret Quayle. Attended public schools at Warrensville and prepared for college at Twinsburg Institute. Attended

 

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Western Reserve College for two years. Graduate of Yale College in 1855. Taught languages in Twinsburg Institute and in 1857 began the active study of law in the office of Ranney, Backus & Noble. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1858. During his practice, member of the following firms : Hayes & Kerruish; Kerruish & Heisley; Kerruish & Chapman; Kerruish & Kerruish; Kerruish, Kerruish, Hartshorn & Spooner. Member St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

 

HAROLD A. KESLER.

 

Residence, Toledo Club; office, Spiizer Building, Toledo. Born in Carthage, New York, August 6, 1887. Son of Augustus and Margaret (Holland) Kesler. Married June 28, 1915, to Maybell Sullivan (deceased February 7, 1920). Attended St. James School, Carthage, New York; public schools, Urbana, Ohio; graduate of Urbana High School, 1906; attended Denison University two years; graduate of University of Michigan, with A. B. degree, 1910; graduate of Georgetown University, Washington, D. C., with LL. B. degree, 1913. Admitted, to the bar of Ohio, June, 1913: ULnited.States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1914. Began the individual practice in Toledo, 1913; associated with Marshall & Frazer, 1914; member of that firm since January 1, 1920. During the war special assistant to the State Department, Washington, D. C., associated with Dr. Frank J. Goodnough, president of Johns Hopkins University. Member American Economic Association, American Academy Political and Social Science, Toledo Club, Inverness Country Club, Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, Phi Gamma Delta Club of New York, Toledo Bar Association. Republican.

 

SAMUEL S. KEST.

 

Residence, 1552 East 86th Street; office, 709 Guardian Building, Cleveland. Born in Hungary, January 9, 1879. Son of Lasar and Ethel (Zahlinger) Kest. Married January 19, 1902, to Louisa Fried, of New York ; five children : Ethel, Bertha Marvin, Lloyd and Loretta. Attended the public schools in Hungary; Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio. Received LL. B. degree from Cleveland Law School in 1920. Read law in office of F. W. Poulson, of Cleveland. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1920. Engaged in the general practice, alone, in Cleveland, to date. Member K. of P., I. O. O. F. Democrat.

 

JOHN MILTON KILLITS.

 

Residence, 324 Rockingham Street; office, Federal Building, Toledo. Born in Lithopolis, Fairfield County, Ohio, October 7, 1858. Son of Andrew W. and Clerissa (Crumley) Killits. Married to Alice N. Steuart, at Washington, D. C., June 21, 1887; two children: Alice, wife of Harry W. Gardner, Bryan, Ohio, and Edith, wife of Dr. Howard L. Smallman, Barberton, Ohio. Attended public schools, Bryan, Ohio; Preparatory School, Oberlin, Ohio; graduate of Williams College with A. B. degree, 1880, and A. M. degree, 1887; awarded LL. D. degree from that College, 1914; Columbian University (now George Washington University), Washington, D. C., with LL. B. degree, 1885; LL. M. degree, 1886. Admitted to the bar of the District of Columbia, 1886; Ohio, 1887. Practiced law in Bryan, Ohio, 1888 to 1904. Editor and Publisher, Daily and Weekly Express, Red Oak,

 

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Iowa, 1880, to June, 1883. Editor, Publications Signal and Weather Bureau, Washington, D. C., 1884 to 1887; Private Secretary to Chief Signal Officer, 1893 to 1898. Prosecuting At-' torney Williams County, Ohio, 1893-1898. Councilman Village of Bryan, 1898-1899. Elected Judge Common Pleas Court, 3rd Sub-Division, 3rd Judicial District of Ohio, in 1904, which office he held until his resignation, June 28, 1910, to become Judge of United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, to which office he was appointed, June 24, 1910. Member Quadrennial General Conferences of Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 1908 ; Minneapolis, 1912; Saratoga Springs, 1916; Des Moines, 1920. Member General Conference Judiciary Committee ; Chi Psi and Phi Delta Phi fraternities : Masonic Bodies : 32nd degree ; Knights of Pythias ; Toledo Club ; Commerce Club ; Rotary Club ; Inverness Club, of Toledo ; and Nisi Prius Club, of Cleveland ; American and Ohio State Bar Associations. Member prior to 1905 of various local Republican Committees. Republican.

 

EDMUND BURRITT KING.

 

Residence, 1625 Columbus Avenue ; office, Masonic Temple, Sandusky. Born in Montville, Medina County, Ohio, July 4, 1850. Son of Cyrus and Harriet (Bennett) King. Married February 26, 1874, to Emma Hackett, at Milan, Erie County, Ohio ; two children : Cora King Graves, of Hackfield, Massachusetts, and Clifford M. King, of Cleveland. Attended common school, Medina Academy, Oberlin Academy and Baldwin-Wallace University. Studied privately and in law offices at Norwalk and Medina. Admitted to the bar of Ohio. August, 1873 ; United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1881; United States Circuit Court of Appeals, November, 1901 ; United States Supreme Court, January 24, 1910. Prosecuting Attorney of Medina County, January 1, 1874 to October, 1875, when he resigned at Medina. Member of firm of Bowen & King, Sandusky, October, 1875 to January 1, 1878. Taylor, Phinney & King, January, 1878 to January, 1880. King &: Sloane, January, 1880 to July, 1885. Colver & King, July, 1885 to January, 1891. King & Hull, January, 1891 to February, 1895. King & Guerin, January, 1900 to April, 1904. King & Ramsey, 1904 to 1918. The firm then became: King, Ramsey & Pyle, and continued to December, 1919, when the firm became King, Ramsey, Flynn & Pyle. Elected Judge of the Circuit Court of the 6th Circuit in 1894 and served to the close of the year 1899, when resigned to resume practice. Member of County and State Republican Committees at different times between 1875-1895. Frequently on the stump during those years and to some extent after resigning from the bench at the close of the year 1899. Presidential Republican Elector in 1888. Was elected and served as member of the Fourth Constitutional Convention from Erie County, Ohio. Member Ohio National Guard from June, 1880 to December, 1896; resigned as Major 16th Infantry Ohio National Guard. Afterwards 6th Infantry of same and afterwards 147th United. States Infantry in the World War. Member. Sunyendeand Club ; Plum Brook Country Club ; Sandusky Yacht Club ; Chamber of Commerce ; Erie County Auto Club ; Erie Fishing Club of Sandusky ; Erie County, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. (Past President of County and State Associations) ; B. P. O. E. No. 285, Sandusky ; Sandusky Lodge K. of P. No. 128. Masonic bodies :

 

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member and Past Master Science Lodge No. 50; member and Past H. P. Sandusky Chapter, R. A. M. No. 72; member and Past T. J. I., Master Sandusky Council R. & S. M. No. 26, member and Past Commander Erie Com. K. T. No. 23; member and Past Grand Com. Grand Commandery of Ohio, member Toledo Consistory A. A. Scottish Rite, Supreme Council, 33rd degree A. A. Scottish Rite, Al Koran Temple N. of M. Shrine, Cleveland, Ohio. Republican.

 

OLIVER KIES.

 

Residence, 1561 West High Street; office, Holmes Building, Lima. Born in Spencervi11e, Ohio, January 29, 1867. Son of James M. and Mary M. (Volz) Kies. Married March 23, 1914, to M. Stella Gill, of Port Clinton, Ohio. Attended the public schools of Spencerville, Ohio; Ohio Northern University; read law in office of J. N. Bailey, of Spencerville. Taught in the schools of Ohio for a number of years. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1914. Commenced the practice of law in Lima in 1915; formed partnership with H. E. Garling under the firm name of Kies & Garling, which continues to date. Member Masonic Order, I. O. O. F., Allen County Bar Association, Methodist Church. Democrat.

 

JAMES E. KINNISON, JR.

 

Residence, Newton Avenue, N. W.; office, Renkert Building, Canton. Born in Jackson, Ohio, June 8, 1890. Son of James E., Sr., and Emma E. (Shadrach) Kinnison. Married to Kathryne Herbert, November 19, 1919. Attended high school, Jackson, Ohio; Classical Course, Ohio University, three years; Law Course Ohio State University, three years; received LL. B. degree therefrom in 1916. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, 1915. In partnership with Lyman W. Rogers, 1916-21. Since which time member of the firm of McCarty, Armstrong & Kinnison. During the World War served as 1st lieutenant Infantry, U. S. Army. 1917-18 and part of 1919. Member Masonic Order, B. P. O. E., Adcraft, Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Phi fraternities; Ohio State and Stark County Bar Associations. Trustee Phi Delta Phi, 1920 to 1921. Assistant City Solicitor for city of Canton, 1919-20. Republican.

 

WILLIAM IRVIN KINSEY.

 

Residence, 431 Washington Street; office, 104 S. 3rd Street, Steubenville. Born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, May 3, 1876. Son of William and Caroline (Arbogast) Kinsey. Married June 16, 1897, to Aberta Roser, of Tuscarawas County; two children: Wilma Kathryn and Marian Aberta. Attended the public schools of Tuscarawas County, Ohio; high school, Canal Dover, Ohio. Read law in office of Hon. James A. D. Richards, of New Philadelphia, Ohio. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1907; later to United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, and United States District Court Southern District of Ohio. Member of the firm of Richards & Kinsey at New Philadelphia. Ohio, from 1908 to 1911; alone from 1911 to 1913; member of the firm of Healea & Kinsey, at Steubenville, 1913 to 1919, since which date in the general prac-

 

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tice alone. Deputy Clerk of Courts of Tuscarawas County, from 1897 to 1907. Member B. P. O. E., Sons of Veterans, Jefferson County Bar Association. Democrat.

 

EDWARD GEORGE KIRBY.

 

Residence, 2833 Scottwood Avenue; office, The Guardian Trust & Savings Bank of Toledo. Born in Toledo, Ohio, May 15, 1886. Son of John J. and Josephine (Scheets) Kirby. Married to Sarah Barlow Sawyer, September 5, 1914; one son, Edward George, Jr. Educated in the Toledo Public Schools; graduate of Toledo High School, June, 1905. Attended Literary Department, University of Michigan, 1905 to 1907, when he entered Law Department of that institution and graduated therefrom with degree of LL. B., June 1910. Admitted to the bars of Michigan and Ohio, June, 1910. Engaged in the general law practice in office of Smith & Beckwith, Toledo, from August, 1910, to August, 1914, when he resigned to accept the position of Trust Officer of The Guardian Trust & Savings Bank of Toledo; became Vice President same institution, January 1, 1920. Enlisted in U. S. army; member Troop D, Squadron A, Cavalry, Ohio National Guard; served three years. Member Sigma Nu Fraternity; Knights of Columbus, Toledo Club, Toledo Commerce Club, Toledo Automobile Club, Lucas County Bar Association. Independent in municipal politics; Democratic in National State and County politics.

 

 

THOMAS MINER KIRBY.

 

Residence, 1826 Crawford Road; office, 1201 Leader-News Building, Cleveland. Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, December 4, 1880. Son of General I. M. and Anna (White) Kirby. Married to Dorothy Williams in Cleveland, March 15, 1919. Attended public schools in Upper Sandusky; University of Michigan, from 1900-03, received degree of LL. B. therefrom. Admitted to the bar of Ohio, June, 1903; United States District Court, February 12, 1912; United States Circuit Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, April 9, 1912; 3rd Circuit, November 18, 1914; 6th Circuit, March 8, 1916; United States Supreme Court, October 7, 1918. Associated with firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey of Cleveland, from 1906 to 1918; since January 1, 1918, a member of the firm. Member Union Club, Nisi Prius Club, Phi Delta Phi Fraternity, Cleveland Bar Association. Republican.

 

WILLIAM B. KIRK.

 

Office, Cincinnati Building, Lima. Born in Lima, Ohio, October 22, 1870. Son of Torrey and Mary (Dickerson) Kirk. Married October 28, 1902, to Mary Stout ; one child, Mary. Attended the public and high schools of Lima ; received LL. B. degree from University of Michigan, 1907. Admitted to the bar of Ohio in 1907. Member of the firm of Halfhill, Quail & Kirk. Member Y. M. C. A., Allen County Bar Association. Republican.

 

CLYDE T. KIRKBRIDE

 

Residence, 2180 East 93rd Street; office, 1111 Williamson Building, Cleveland. Born in Deerfield, Portage County, Ohio, August 3, 1876.. Son of John M. and Mary M. (Craig) Kirkbride. Married to Mattie E. Kirk, Salineville, Ohio, June 22, 1909. Received his early education in the public and