(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 1050 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY interested in general farming and stock raising. His first farm of 10 acres adjoined that of his father, near Walkerton, and after two years there he moved to South Dakota, where he purchased 160 acres of land, near Fort Pierre. He became an extensive cattle man, and at one time owned 300 head of cattle and 60 horses. In 1913 Mr. Divine sold his land there and stock, with the exception of a carload of horses and two cows, which he shipped to Indiana. Most of this stock was later brought to his present farm in Dorset Township, which he purchased in December, 1913. His farm is Well improved and among the valuable stock farms of the community. On Jan. 19, 1903, Mr. Divine was married at Walkerton, Ind., to Miss 011ie A. Johnson, a daughter of Frank L. and Angeline (Heller) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a native of Bucyrus, Ohio, and a prominent farmer of Walkerton, Ind., where he spent most of his life. He died in 1915 at the age of 65 years, and his wife, who was born in Crawford County, Ohio, now lives at Teegarden, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were members of the United Brethren Church, of which he was trustee for many years. They were the parents of seven children, as follows : Irvin, who was killed by a train in 1915; Charles, lives in Chicago; Arthur J., lives in South Bend, Ind.; Owen C., lives on the home place at Teegarden, Ind.; Mrs. Jennie May Ritter, lives at North Liberty, Ind.; Mrs. Divine ; and Mrs. Pearl B. Divine. To Mr. and Mrs. Divine have been born three children : Charles T., born Dec. 9, 1910; Nellie M., born Nov. 24, 1912 ; and Kenneth Johnson, born Feb. 4, 1918. Mr. Divine is a Republican and a member of the United Brethren Church. He is a man of integrity and ability, a good farmer and an excellent citizen. Dr. Ernest Crockett has been a successful and well known physician of Ashtabula for the past 24 years. He was born at Dorset, Ohio, July 9, 1873, and is the son of William and Amelia (Brown) Crockett. William Crockett was born in Pierpont Township, Ashtabula County, Nov. 10, 1849, the son of William and Sally Ann Crockett. William Crockett, Sr., was a native of Ireland and came to this country when a boy, locating in southwestern Pennsylvania. Later he removed to Ashtabula County, where he engaged in farming. William Crockett, Jr., was a farmer during his entire life, most of which was spent in Dorset Township, Ashtabula County. In 1915 he removed to Jefferson, Ohio, where HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1051 he died two years later. He was married first to Miss Amelia Brown, who was born Jan. 13, 1853, and died July 13, 1873. To this union one , son was born, Dr. Ernest, the subject of this sketch. Mr. Crockett was later married to Miss Minerva F. Thompson, a native of Denmark Township, Ashtabula County, who now resides at Jefferson. To this union five children were born: Dora A., married J. A. Reed, lives in Ashtabula, and they have five children, Jay, Wilmina, married Starrett Wetzel], Bessie, Eleanor and Laurel Reed ; Kathryn, married Clifford Jerome, lives at Jefferson ; Glenn S., lives in Cleveland and has two children, Glen Arnold and Kathryn ; Ray Richard and Homer F., both deceased. Dr. Ernest Crockett was reared at Dorset, Ohio, and after attending the district school there and Jefferson High School, he entered the medical department of the University of Michigan, from which he was graduated in 1900. He then came to Ashtabula and took up the practice of medicine. In 1900 Dr. Crockett was united in marriage with Miss Mary B. Kennedy, a native of Dorset, Ohio, born Feb. 14, 1879, and the daughter of James and Harriet (Reed) Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was born April 11, 1827, and died in 1902. His wife, who was born Jan. 9, 1839, lives with her daughter, Mrs. Crockett. To Dr. and Mrs. Crockett have been born four daughters, as follows : Harriet Amelia, born March 8, 1903 ; Laurine Alice, born May 5, 1906 ; Louise Elizabeth, born Sept. 5, 1908 ; and Mary Jean, born Aug. 19, 1914. In politics Dr. Crockett is identified with the Democratic party. He served as county coroner from 1916 to 1918. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Chamber of Commerce and his family holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Frank B. Dunn, president and treasurer of the Dunn Wire Cut Lug and Brick Company, of Conneaut, was born in Mercer County, Pa., Oct. 25, 1874, and is a son of Socrates and Sarah D. (Richardson) Dunn. Socrates Dunn was a prominent farmer of Mercer County during his life and died in 1899. His wife died in 1888. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: William J., and George Edwards, both deceased ; Laura A., married Charles D. Ray, both deceased ; Hattie M., deceased ; Charles T., engaged in the lumber business at Sharon, Pa.; Frank B., the subject of this sketch ; Sarah E., deceased ; and Marie A., married W. E. Wilson, lives at Corry, Pa. 1052 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Frank B. Dunn attended the public schools of Mercer County, Pa., and in early life was engaged in business at Pittsburgh, Pa., as a carpenter contractor. At the age of 23 years he learned the machinists trade. On Sept. 25, 1901, Mr. Dunn was united in marriage with Miss Maud Grace Nunamaker, a native of Stark County, Ohio, and a daughter of John C. and Alice D. (Carber) Nunamaker, who were the parents of the following children : Myrtle D., married H. A. Smith, lives at Conneaut ; Mabel A., married Dr. Marian Legallie, deceased, and she resides at Alliance, Ohio ; Norman D., lives in Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Dunn. To Mr. and Mrs. Dunn have been born three children : James, born in 1903, died in infancy ; Pauline Marie, born Jan. 9, 1906 ; and Elizabeth Alice, born Oct. 28, 1912. Mr. Dunn and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and he belongs to the Elks Lodge. In 1923 he was elected president of the board of education. He is one of Ashtabula County's public spirited citizens and has well earned the respect and esteem of his many friends. Thomas Rajala is an enterprising and well known merchant of Conneaut. He was born in Wasa, Finland, April 18, 1881, and is the son of Thomas and Mary (Hunaks) Rajala, natives of Finland. Mr. Rajala died Aug. 20, 1888, and his wife died April 28, 1918. They were the parents of the following children: John, deceased ; Ottila, married Henry Kangas, lives in Finland ; Lydia, married August Takloma, lives in Finland ; Mat- tie, lives in Conneaut ; Mary, married John Erkla, lives in Minnesota ; Henry, died in March, 1923 ; Thomas, the subject of this sketch ; and Eric and Senfa, both deceased. Thomas Rajala was educated in Finland and came to America in 1898, locating at Ashtabula, Ohio, where he remained several years before coming to Conneaut. In 1906 Mr. Rajala returned to Ashtabula for three years and since that time has lived in Conneaut. He has been engaged in the bakery business since 1921 and has an extensive trade. On Aug. 16, 1902, Mr. Rajala was married to Miss Mary Maki, a native of Finland, born Oct. 24, 1878, and a daughter of Samuel and Anna (Mannala) Maki. Mr. Maki died in 1906 and his widow resides in Finland. They had three children: Mrs. Rajala ; Alena, married Andy Avinil, lives in Massachusetts ; and Emil, lives in Ironwood, Mich. To Mr. and Mrs. Raj ala have been born three children : Louie D., born March 10, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1053 1906, was graduated from Conneaut High School in 1923 ; Toini R., born Nov. 25, 1907, and O. O., born May 17, 1909. Mr. Rajala is a Republican and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church and are favorably known in Ashtabula County. Charles B. O'Brien, a substantial and well known citizen of Conneaut, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born at Butler, Aug. 13, 1882, and is the son of Daniel and Nora (Finn) O'Brien. Daniel O'Brien was born at Rochester, N. Y., and removed to Butler, Pa., when a young man. He later settled at Greenville, Pa., where he entered the employ of the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad. He was a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. O'Brien died at Erie, Pa., in 1902 and his wife, a native of Warren, Pa., died during the same year. They were the parents of the following children : Mary, married Thomas J. Hayes, retired, lives at Erie, Pa. ; Elizabeth, married R. J. Caughey, lives at Schenectady, N. Y.; Josephine, married A. C. Fenton, lives at Erie, Pa. ; Clara, married William Hawley, lives at Erie, Pa. ; John A., died in 1893 ; Thomas P., died in 1907; Charles, the subject of this sketch ; and Daniel, died in infancy. Charles B. O'Brien spent his boyhood in Erie, Pa., and was educated in the schools there. He began life in the employ of the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad and has been an engineer on that railroad for the past 27 years. In 1920 Mr. O'Brien engaged in the coal business at Conneaut, which he conducts in connection with his railroad work. His place of business is located at the foot of Main Street and his residence is at 476 Harbor Street. In May, 1903, Mr. O'Brien was married to Miss Daisy Conn, a native of Erie, Pa., and the daughter of Albert A. and Lena (Roberts) Conn. residents of Erie, Pa. Mrs. O'Brien has a brother and sister, John, who lives in Pennsylvania, and Margaret, lives at home. To Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien three children have been born, as follows: Thelma, Albert and Marion, all students. Mr. O'Brien and his family are members of the Catholic Church and he belongs to the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. He has an excellent standing in the town of Conneaut and is highly esteemed. 1054 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY J. J. Eisweirth is a well known merchant and substantial citizen of Conneaut. He was born at Erie, Pa., March 31, 1888, and is the son of John and Pauline (Siegel) Eisweirth. John Eisweirth was a native of Pennsylvania and his wife was born in New York. He died in 1899 and his wife resides at Erie, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Eisweirth were the parents of the following children : Mary, married John Springer, lives at Erie, Pa. ; Elizabeth, married George Hintz, lives at Erie, Pa.; J. J., the subject of this sketch ; Joe and Edward, live at Erie, Pa.; Louis was inducted into service during the World War and died of influenza, April 13, 1918, in France ; and George, deceased. J. J. Eisweirth was reared and educated at Erie, Pa., where he lived until 1910. At that time he removed to Conneaut and opened his present place of business at 462 State Street. Mr. Eisweirth is a dealer in meats, fish, etc., and has an up-to-date shop. On June 6, 1911, Mr. Eisweirth was married to Miss Ida Klick, a native of Erie, Pa., and the daughter of Albert and Lena (Smith) Klick. Mr. Klick is deceased. His wife lives at Erie, Pa. They had seven children : Margaret, married Frank Strall, lives at Erie, Pa.; Grace, married Steve Seice, lives at Erie, Pa.; Anna, is married and lives at Erie, Pa.; Frances, married William Heisler, lives at Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Eisweirth ; and Joseph, lives at Erie, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Eisweirth have been born three children : Dorothy, John and Robert. Mr. Eisweirth and his family are members of the Catholic Church and he belongs to the Knights of Columbus. Sam Janos, a prosperous merchant of Conneaut Harbor, was born in Greece, Oct. 4, 1884, the son of Peter and Mary (Giddas) Janos, both deceased. They were the parents of five children: Spero, Angeline, deceased ; Virginia, John and Sam, the subject of this sketch. Sam Janos emigrated to the United States in 1904, and located at Butler, Pa., where he remained six years. In 1910 he came to Conneaut and established his present place of business. Mr. Janos carries a complete line of drugs, confections, cigars, etc. On Aug. 29, 1911, Mr. Janos was married to Miss Lucy Dibbs, a native of Syria, born Nov. 15, 1893. Mrs. Janos has the following brothers and sisters : Sisie, married Donald Anthony, lives in Conneaut ; John, in HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1055 business with Mr. Janos ; Josephine, a student at Emerson College, Boston, Mass. ; and Anna, married Ray Stanley, lives at Detroit, Mich. To Sam and Lucy (Dibbs) Janos have been born three children ; Elizabeth, born Oct. 17, 1912 ; John, born Sept. 1, 1916 ; and Evelyn, born Sept. 7, 1920. Mr. Janos belongs to the Episcopal Church and is well and favorably known in his community. Albert B. Bauss, a well known and highly respected citizen of Conneaut, was born in Germany, Feb. 29, 1860, and is the son of Albert and Amelia (Schmidt) Bauss. Mr. Bauss died in 1890 and his wife died in 1873. They were the parents of five children: Otto, Clara, living in Germany ; Hugo, deceased ; Selma, married Fritz Hemple, lives in Germany ; and Albert B., the subject of this sketch. Albert B. Bauss lived in Germany until 1889, and after coming to this country located in New York City, where he remained several years. From there he removed to Binghamton, N. Y., and in 1894 came to Conneaut. Since 1897 Mr. Bauss has owned his own place of business there and is among the leading bakers of the city. He owns his building at 215 Main Street and has a modern bake-shop. He is now retired from active business. On April 7, 1897, Mr. Bauss was married to Miss Anna B. Zimmer, a native of New York, born Aug. 13, 1864, and the daughter of Adam and Anna Zimmer. Mrs. Bauss died July 29, 1923. To Mr. and Mrs. Bauss were born two children : Helen, born at Conneaut, married Harvey Tot- man, lives at Denver, Colo.; and Otto, an invalid, lives at Orient, Ohio. Mr. Bauss is a member of the Lutheran church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. John C. Efantis is a veteran of the World War and a substantial young business man of Conneaut. He was born in Greece, Feb. 9, 1893, and is the son of Constantine Efantis. John C. Efantis received his schooling in his native land and in 1911 came to America. He has been located in Conneaut since February, 1924, and is the owner and proprietor of the Occidental Hotel. He also conducts a restaurant in connection with his hotel business. In April, 1918, while living in Washington, Mr. Efantis was inducted into service duringe the World War and served with the 38th Field Artil- 1056 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY lery until the time of the armistice. He was discharged as a sergeant on Jan. 21, 1919. On Oct. 28, 1922, Mr. Efantis was married to Miss Dorothy Fee, a native of Conneaut, born April 2, 1901, and the daughter of Robert and Ella (Curtis) Fee, natives of Conneaut. Mr. Fee lives at Orwell, Ohio. His wife died in 1919. To Mr. and Mrs. Efantis has been born one son, Constantine, born Sept. 3, 1923. Mr. Efantis is a Democrat, a member of the Orthodox church, and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose and the Eagles. Although a resident of Ashtabula County for a short time, he has become known as a dependable business man. Dr. W. S. Weiss, health commissioner of Ashtabula County, was born in Champion, Trumbull County, Ohio, March 6, 1864, and is a son of Amos and Hannah (Price) Weiss. Amos Weiss was a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, born in 1826. He was a general farmer and extensive land owner and died in 1906. His wife, who was born at Youngstown, Ohio, in 1830, also died in 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Weiss were married in 1849 and reared a family of six children, as follows: John and Charles, deceased ; Dr. W. S., the subject of this sketch ; Nellie Gaylord lives in Los Angeles, Cal. ; Mrs. Mary Hatch, lives at Warren, Ohio ; and Salome Brunson, who died in 1917. Dr. W. S. Weiss spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the public school. After attending Hiram College and Ohio State University, he entered the Medical School of Western Reserve University, Cleveland, from which he was graduated in 1888. After practicing his profession at Cortland, Ohio, for two years, he went to Rock Creek, Ohio, where he remained 28 years. In 1918 Dr. Weiss came to Jefferson, where he has since engaged in the practice of his profession. On Aug. 1, 1922, he was appointed health commissioner of Ashtabula County. On Aug. 19, 1890, Dr. Weiss was united in marriage at Cortland, Ohio, with Miss Alice Anderson, a native of that place. To this union have been born four children as follows: Helen, born in 1891, married Walter Bender, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; Mildred, born in 1893, lives at home ; Agnes, born in 1895, married W. C. Burnet, lives at Lewistown, Mont. ; and Walter A., born in 1906, who was graduated from Jefferson High School in 1924 and is now attending Antioch college. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1057 Dr. Weiss is a Republican and a member of the Congregational church. He belongs to the Masonic lodge and has served as a member of the school board at Rock Creek and Jefferson since 1893, and as member of County Board of Education for past ten years. Dr. Weiss is a capable, energetic and public spirited man, one whose life means much to his community. Fred E. Benjamin is a prominent and successful young business man of Conneaut. He was born in Ashtabula, Nov. 19, 1886, and is the son of Charles Edward and Margaret (Fargo) Benjamin. Charles Edward Benjamin, retired, is among the pioneer railroad men of Ashtabula County. He was born at Colfax, Ind., and when a young man removed to Ashtabula, where he entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as train dispatcher. Later he was transferred to Conneaut, where he was employed in the same capacity for many years. He and his wife reside at 367 State Street. Mrs. Benjamin is the daughter of Capt. George Fargo, a pioneer captain on the Great Lakes. There are four children in the Benjamin family as follows : Fred, the subject of this sketch ; Charles Edward, who was killed with his wife in a railroad accident in 1923; Jessie, married James Eagles, and they were both drowned in Lake Erie on August 19, 1920 ; and Robert Fargo, assistant marine engineer on the Great Lakes, lives at Conneaut. Fred Benjamin was educated in the public schools of Conneaut and when a boy clerked in the shoe store of T. R. Hatch. He has always been interested in the shoe business and in 1920 opened his present place of business at 270 Main Street. He has an attractive store and carries a good line of shoes and hosiery. On June 26, 1907, Mr. Benjamin was married to Miss Mabel Griffey, a daughter of John J. and Flora (Fuller) Griffey; pioneers of Ashtabula County, and at present residents of East Springfield, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Griffey are the parents of the following children : Mrs. Benjamin ; Earl C., lives at East Springfield, Pa.; and Marjorie, married Charles A. Shoemaker, and she is a stenographer with the General Electric Company of Erie, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin have one daughter, Margaret Marie, born at Elmira, N. Y., Oct. 29, 1917. Mr. Benjamin is a Republican, a member of the First Congregational Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge. He is well and favorably known throughout the county. 1058 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Arthur Douglass, who owns and operates the Harbor Sugar Bowl, is a prominent and successful young business man of Conneaut. He was born in Chicago, July 23, 1888, and is a son of Elvin and Elizabeth (Waters) Douglass. Elvin Douglass was a native of Scotland and a pioneer settler of Milwaukee, Wis., where he was a well known building contractor. Mr. Douglass is deceased, and his widow lives at Milwaukee. They were the parents of the following children : Charles, lives at Milwaukee ; May, married Gus Christianson, lives in Milwaukee ; Arthur, the subject of this sketch ; Pearl, deceased ; and John, lives in Milwaukee. Arthur Douglass spent his boyhood in Milwaukee and began life as a newsboy. After being engaged in the commission business in his native city for several years, he sailed the Great Lakes as a steward for 22 years, and in 1921 located at Conneaut, where he is now engaged in business. Mr. Douglass ran away from home during the Spanish-American War and served throughout the war with Company A, 3rd Wisconsin Regiment. On April 5, 1909, Mr. Douglass was married to Miss Lillian Bergonen, who was born at Hartford, Wis., May 1, 1890, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth (Voss) Bergonen. Mr. Bergonen died Jan. 3, 1921, and his wife died Nov. 22, 1922. They were the parents of the following children : Emil, lives at Proctor, Minn.; Erwin, a disabled veteran of the World War, lives at Hartford, Wis. ; Mrs. Douglass ; and Rinholt, who died while in service overseas during the World War, and he is buried at the National Cemetery at Arlington, Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Douglass have one son, Jay, who was born Feb. 3, 1917. Mr. Douglass is a member of the Episcopal Church and belongs to the Masonic and Elk lodges. He is well and favorably known throughout the county. R. H. Sanford, manager of the Amboy Service Station at Amboy, is a well known business man of Ashtabula County. He is a native of Conneaut, born in June, 1884, and the son of Warren P. and Carrie (Prince) Sanford. Warren P. Sanford, who now lives retired at Conneaut, was born in Erie County, Pa., and when a young man removed to Ashtabula County. He became interested in the can business and for 13 years was president and superintendent of the Conneaut Can Company. Mr. Sanford is a HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1059 Republican and has always taken a keen interest in the affairs of his community. The Sanford home is located at 271 Whitney Road, Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford are the parents of six children, as follows : Warrlet, lives in Conneaut ; Raymond Hardy, the subject of this sketch ; Bessie, married J. G. Mayberry, passenger agent for the Nickel Plate Railroad at Lorain, Ohio ; Harlan Prince, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this history ; and Laura, the wife of Dr. William E. Betts, lives at Patterson, N. J., where they both practice osteopathy ; and Warren P., Jr., who lives at Conneaut. R. H. Sanford 'began life as a farmer. He attended the public schools of Conneaut and then engaged in general farming on 62 acres of land in Ashtabula County. Mr. Sanford rents his farm and since 1921 has been in business at Amboy, where he manages the Amboy Service Station, dealers in gasoline and oils. On April 6, 1904, Mr. Sanford was married to Miss Dora Hazeltine, a native of Conneaut, and the daughter of Frank and Rose (Scott) Hazeltine, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Sanford has a brother, Homer, who lives in Conneaut. To R. H. and Dora (Hazeltine) Sanford two children have been born : Velma and Homer. Mr. Sanford is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks Lodge. He is a substantial citizen and a highly esteemed member of his community. Dr. F. L. Watson has been a successful and well known physician and surgeon of Conneaut for the past 23 years. He was born at Olean, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1874, and is the son of Rev. Lorenzo Dow and Eleanora (Lawrence) Watson. Rev. Lorenzo Dow Watson was a widely known minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a native of Maryland and spent his life preaching in various sections of the country. He died at Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1918, and his wife died three years later. Reverend Watson was also a teacher and lawyer and held 16 degrees from different universities and colleges in the country. There were but two children in the Watson family: Frank, who died in infancy ; and Dr. Fred, the subject of this sketch. Dr. Fred Watson was reared at Geneva, N. Y., and attended Geneseo Wesleyan University and later studied medicine at Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his degree on April 4, 1899. He began the practice of his 1060 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY profession at Newport, R. I., and after a short time located at Cleveland and later in Toledo and Chesterville, Ohio. Dr. Watson has been located at Conneaut since 1901 and is known throughout Ashtabula County as a thoroughly competent physician and surgeon. During the World War he volunteered his services but was not called. Dr. Watson's office is at 519 Broad Street, as is also his residence. In 1900 Dr. Watson was united in marriage with Miss Frances Pike, a native of New York and the daughter of Clarence and Carrie (Thompson) Pike. Mr. Pike is deceased and his widow lives at Fairport, N. Y. Mrs, Watson has a brother, Clarence, who lives in San Francisco, Calif. To Dr. and Mrs. Watson have been born three children, as follows : Mildred, married Donald Douglas, lives at Erie, Pa.; Anton C. and Kenneth Fred, both students. There are two grandchidrren, Jack and Robert Douglas. Dr. Watson is identified with the Republican party in politics and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose. He and his wife are active church workers in the Methodist Episcopal Church and are highly esteemed in their community. John S. Rist, a substantial citizen of Conneaut, in the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as a foreman, was born at Connellsville, in Fayette County, Pa., June 8, 1872, and is a son of John S. and Catherine (Bailey) Rist. Conrad Rist, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was among the earliest settlers of Philadelphia. His son, John S., Sr., was employed by the National Locomotive Works at Erie, Pa., for a number of years. He was a Republican and a prominent politician in his time. He died Oct. 24, 1876, and his wife died Oct. 25, 1921. They were the parents of the following children : George, lives at Connellsville, Pa.; Charles, lives at Conneaut ; Mary, married William Cole, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa. ; John S., the subject of this sketch ; and Anna, died in infancy. John S. Rist spent his boyhood at Braddock, Pa., and attended the public schools there. After spending 13 years there in the employ of the Edgar Thompson Steel Works, he traveled throughout the country, working at his trade, that of a tin smith and plumber. In 1904 he located at Conneaut, where he entered the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company, and in 1907 was promoted to foreman of the plumbing department. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1061 On Nov. 19, 1890, Mr. Rist was married to Miss Tennie Cogan, who was born at Titusville, Pa., Dec. 9, 1873. To this union were born three children : Clyde S., a conductor on the New York Central Railroad, lives at Cleveland; Leroy, lives at East Alton, Ill., is a World War veteran ; and Earl, deceased. On Dec. 24, 1913, Mr. Rist was married to Miss Hazel B. Groninger, a native of Pennsylvania, born Aug. 29, 1888, and the daughter of James W. and Anna (Harris) Groninger. Mrs. Rist has the following brothers and sisters : Harry E., lives in Pennsylvania ; Edna, married Alfred Beers, lives in Cleveland ; Charles H.; Hilda ; Leona H., and Glen. Mr. Groninger died May 15, 1919, and his wife died in 1891. To John S. and Hazel B. (Groninger) Rist has been born one son, John S., Jr., born April 21, 1918. Mr. Rist is identified with the Republican party and is a member of the Methodist church. L. B. Fulmer, the well known city food and dairy inspector of Conneaut, was born in New York City, Aug. 9, 1892, and is the son of R. A. and Ida (May) Fulmer. R. A. Fulmer has been prominent for many years in New York City as an artist and at the present time is in Paris. His wife is living with her son in Conneaut. A daughter, Agatha, is married to Charles Britton and they live in Conneaut. L. B. Fulmer received his education in Conneaut, his family having removed to Ashtabula County in 1894. Mr. Fulmer worked as an automobile mechanic until 1916, at which time he entered the employ of the United States Secret Service as an inspector of food and dairy products. He has been located at Conneaut in this capacity for the past four years. Mr. Fulmer is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He is held in high regard throughout the community and is an excellent citizen of Ashtabula County. Frank Marn, a progressive and enterprising business man of Conneaut, was born in Austria Hungary, Aug. 29, 1893, and is the son of Valentine and Mary (Gronek) Marn. Valentine Marn was a native of Austria Hungary, as was also his wife. He is deceased and she is now 79 years of age. They were the parents of the following children: Valentine, lives in Conneaut ; Joseph, deceased ; Alex, deceased; Mary, the widow of John Jubanc, lives at Not- 1062 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY tingham, Ohio ; James, was killed in Austria during the World War ; Jennie, married John Kozl, lives in Austria ; John, lives at Conneaut ; Helen, Catherine and Alice, all deceased ; and Frank, the subject of this sketch. Frank Marn came to the United States on July 16, 1913, and was employed in the coal mines of Pennsylvania for several years. He then came to Conneaut, where he was employed by the Nickel Plate Railroad for five years. In 1922 Mr. Marn began the manufacture of cement blocks and he is among the well known mason contractors of the county. Mr. Marn was married on July 14, 1920, to Miss Jennie Sliver, and to this union one daughter was born, Jennie, born March 12, 1922. Mr. Marn is a member of the Catholic Church. He lives on Millard Avenue. Arlie B. Abramson is a veteran of the World War and a prominent and successful young business man of Ashtabula. He is owner and proprietor of three stores in Conneaut, which are known as the Boston Stores. Mr. Abramson was born in Cleveland, Sept. 6, 1895, and is the son of Abe and Esther (Rosenstein) Abramson. Abe Abramson, well known merchant of Painesville, was born in Poland and came to this country when a young man, locating in Philadelphia, where he lived for several years before moving to Cleveland. He removed from Cleveland to Painesville in 1903 and established his present business, which is now the largest department store in that city. There are four children in the Abramson family, as follows : Ralph, lives in Painesville, is a World War veteran, having served overseas ; Arlie B., the subject of this sketch : Ruth, deceased ; and Miriam, who will be graduated from Western Reserve University in Cleveland in 1925. Arlie B. Abramson received his education in the public schools of Painesville and his first business venture was in his father's store as a clerk. In 1916 Mr. Abramson came to Conneaut, where he became a business partner of M. C. Levitt until Feb. 23, 1924, at which time Mr. Abramson purchased Mr. Levitt's interest in the business. He owns several pieces of valuable city property as well as his place of business. Mr. Abramson's stores are located at 215 Main Street, 209 Main Street and 217 Main Street. During the World War Mr. Abramson enlisted for service on June 14, 1917. He was among the first men from Lake County and was sent to HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1063 Camp Taylor, Kentucky, and from there to Camp Funston, Kansas. Mr. Abramson was discharged at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, on April 10, 1919, having received the rank of corporal. Mr. Abramson belongs to the American Legion, the Elks Lodge and the Chamber of Commerce. He has always taken an active interest in athletics and promotes a baseball team, which is known as the Boston Store Team. Mr. Abramson is a capable and progressive man and an excellent citizen. Alonzo T. Sill, who is engaged in the garage business at Unionville, is a successful and well known business man in Ashtabula County. He was born at Ashtabula, Feb. 3, 1872, and is the son of John S. and Mary (Rockwell) Sill. John S. Sill, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War, and a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Connecticut and at an early date came to Ashtabula County, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. Later he became a civil engineer and was employed by the Pittsburgh & Ohio Railroad at the time of its construction. Mr. Sill served throughout the Civil War with the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ashtabula and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. Although 85 years of age, Mr. Sill is still active and drives his automobile throughout the county. Mrs. Sill, a native of Conneaut, died July 18, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Sill were the parents of four children : Herbert S., lives at Warren, Ohio ; Marion, deceased ; Mary, married Ira Crowther, a merchant, lives at Willoughby ; and Alonzo T., the subject of this sketch. Alonzo T. Sill was educated in the public schools of Conneaut, and after completing his schooling became connected with the Cummins Canning Company of Conneaut, in whose employ he remained three years. After learning telegraphy he became an operator for the New York Central Railroad for 22 years and served as train dispatcher at Youngstown nine years. Mr. Sill then returned to the old homestead in Ashtabula County and engaged in farming for three years. In 1917 he took over the Ford Automobile Agency at Jefferson and conducted that business until 1922, at which time he engaged in the hardware business. He purchased the Unionville Motor Sales Company Garage at Unionville, Ohio, late in 1924. Mr. Sill has an extensive business in Ashtabula County and carries a complete line of automobile parts and supplies. 1064 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On Nov. 22, 1892, Mr. Sill was united in marriage with Miss Nettie R. Whitmier, a native of Tiffin, Ohio, born Aug. 13, 1871, and a daughter of Joseph and Martha Whitmier, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Whitmier had nine children as follows: Anna, married Nathan Crane, lives at Toledo, Ohio ; Ida, married Frank Goeller lives at Bloomville, Ohio; Mollie, married Charles M. Hammond, lives at Conneaut ; Sadie, twin sister of Mollie, deceased ; Margaret, married Floyd R. Stoneman, lives at Conneaut ; Ethel, married Walter Gardner, lives in Cleveland ; Dora, a trained nurse, lives at Tiffin, Ohio ; and Mrs. Sill. To Mr. and Mrs. Sill four children have been born, as follows: Mildred H., employed in the offices of the Nickel Plate Railroad at Conneaut ; Katherine R., a trained nurse, Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland ; one child died in infancy ; and Geraldine, lives in Conneaut. Mrs. Sill died Oct. 22, 1916, and is buried in Ashtabula. Mr. Sill is a Republican and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his family are representative citizens of Ashtabula County and favorably known. W. R. Shreve is engaged in the wholesale and retail oil and gasolene business in Ashtabula and Jefferson. Mr. Shreve is a native of Ashtabula County and was born May 7, 1888, a son of James and Mary (Shipman) Shreve. James Shreve was a native of Pennsylvania and the son of Charles Shreve, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1810. When a young man James Shreve went to Michigan and engaged in farming for several years near Saginaw. Later he removed to Ashtabula County where he became a prosperous farmer and stockman. Mr. Shreve was one of the interesting pioneers of this section, having been one of its first white settlers. He died in 1919 at the age of 73 years, and his wife is also deceased. A great uncle of W. R. Shreve was one of the pioneer settlers of New Orleans and the town of Shreveport was named for him. Joseph, Charles and Seth Shreve, brothers of James Shreve, were veterans of the Civil War. Mrs. Shreve's brothers, Wilson, Nathaniel and Frederick Shipman also served throughout the Civil War. To Mr. and Mrs. James Shreve the following children were born : Elmer, who was murdered in Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Seymour Peck, lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Lillian Lakens, lives in PICTURE OF W. R. SHREVE HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1065 Chicago ; Mrs. Harry Main, lives in Cleveland ; Mrs. R. F. Silverthorn, lives in Ashtabula ; and W. R., the subject of this sketch. W. R. Shreve received his education in the public schools and in 1906 entered the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad as a brakeman, and was promoted in 1910 to conductor on that road. In 1923 he was in a wreck at Moravia, Pa., and was disabled, and since that time he has not done any railroading, however, he retains his rights on the Pennsylvania Railroad as a conductor on the Erie and Ashtabula division. In August, 1922, Mr. Shreve opened the South End Service station at 426 Main Street. He carries a full line of high grade oils, gasolene, and is also a dealer in automobile supplies. Mr. Shreve does a large volume of business besides the Ashtabula station in the following locations ; one known as Miners at Jefferson, The Tuxedo Gardens and one on the Jefferson-Ashtabula road. He also has several wholesale commercial accounts in Ashtabula. He is among the enterprising and progressive business men of Ashtabula. Mr. Shreve was married to Mrs. Eva Riddell, a native of Ashtabula and the daughter of S. J. McKee. Mr. and Mrs. Shreve have three children as follows : Muriel, born Nov. 1, 1910; Natalie, born March 29, 1915 ; and Leora, born May 9, 1919. Mr. Shreve and his family are members of the Presbyterian church. Judge James W. Roberts of the Court of Appeals at Jefferson, is one of the widely known and successful attorneys of Ashtabula County. He was born at Kinsman, in Trumbull County, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1858, and is a son of Lorenzo W. and Mary Jane (Ward) Roberts. Lorenzo W. Roberts, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born at St. Albans, Vt., and at an early date settled in Lake County, Ohio, and later went to Trumbull County, where he engaged in farming and stockraising. He served in the 10th Ohio Cavalry throughout the Civil War and died in February, 1905. He was a Republican and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. His wife died in October, 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were the parents of five children: James W., the subject of this sketch ; Harriet A., lives at Kinsman, Ohio ; Frank A., hardware dealer, lives at Kinsman, Ohio ; Perry M., building contractor, lives at Geneva, Ohio ; and Arva L., lives at Kinsman, Ohio. Judge James W. Roberts was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the Kinsman Academy and also attended Jamestown 1066 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Seminary. After teaching school for several terms, he began the study of law with Clarence Darrow, and was admitted to the bar in 1881. Judge Roberts practiced his profession at Andover from 1884 until 1897, at which time he removed to Jefferson, where he formed a partnership with S. A. Northway. After several years Judge Roberts became associated with E. S. Perry, who later served as common pleas judge. He was appointed common pleas judge on Aug. 3, 1905, by Governor Herrick to succeed Judge Hall, who died while in office. After serving Judge Hall's unexpired term, he was reelected to this office for three successive terms and in February, 1921, resigned as common pleas judge to accept his present office. On May 24, 1883, Judge Roberts was united in marriage with Miss Clara C. Brockway, a native of Mercer County, Pa., and a daughter of Jeremiah and Caroline Brockway, natives of Pennsylvania, now deceased. There were four children in the Brockway family ; Sumner S. and Wendell W., both decesed ; Mrs. Roberts ; and Martha M., married Frank A. Roberts, hardware dealer of Kinsman, Ohio. To Judge and Mrs. Roberts three children were born ; Ethel E., court reporter in the Court of AppealS, lives at home ; Burke B., a graduate of Case School of Applied Science, Ohio University, and Baldwin-Wallace University, now a civil engineer in the employ of the Crowell-Little Construction Company of Cleveland ; and Mary C., married R. A. VanWye, lives at Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a veteran of the World War and after two years in active service was selected as a member of General Pershing's band. There are four grandchildren: James W., and Burke B. Roberts ; John R., and Nancy VanWye. Judge Roberts is a Republican and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Elks Lodge. Judge Roberts is a capable lawyer and has a wide acquaintance in Ashtabula County. J. J. Mundy, editor of the Ashtabula Star-Beacon, is one of the widely known newspaper men of the country. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 23, 1872, and attended school in that city. He also attended the West Farmington, Ohio, Western Reserve Seminary and Normal School and Valparaiso, Ind., University. Mr. Mundy started as printer's devil in Coudersport, Pa., and afterward became "local editor." Later he became half owner and editor of HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1067 a paper at that place. He was connected with printing plants and newspapers of Chicago for four years, and followed newspaper business in Philadelphia for some time. In 1910 he came to Ashtabula. With M. T. Stokes he started and had charge of Evening Independent. After two years he became editor of the Beacon-Record and two years later he became editor of the Ashtabula Star, which absorbed the Beacon-Record and the papers were combined and are now known as the Star-Beacon. For three years Mr. Mundy wrote "Cherry Valley Notes" for the Hearst Sunday papers. For nine years he has been writing Once-Overs for the International Feature Service of New York, which is controlled by W. R. Hurst. Mr. Mundy is a Mason, a member of the Rotary Club, belongs to the Episcopal Church and is a Republican. He is married and has one daughter, aged 16 years. Amos King, retired farmer and stockman of Jefferson Township, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Somersetshire, England, March 10, 1840, and is a son of John and Sarah King. John King brought his family to this country from England in 1849 and settled in Ashtabula County. He purchased land near Orwell and became a prominent farmer. To Mr. and Mrs. King the following children were born : John, Edward and James, all deceased ; George, died in service during the Civil War, was a member of Company K, 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry ; Amos, the subject of this sketch ; Richard, a retired farmer, lives at Detroit, Mich.; William and Eliza, both deceased ; and Sarah, married Samuel Clark, both deceased. Amos King received his education in a log school house at Orwell and spent his boyhood on his father's farm. He has always been a farmer and for many years was a widely known stockman of Jefferson Township. During the Civil War Mr. King enlisted with an Ohio outfit and served throughout the war. He was a member of the 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was taken prisoner at Richmond, Va. Mr. King engaged in several important battles of the war and was with Sherman on his famous March to the Sea. In 1902 he was married to Elizabeth Swire, a native of Ashtabula County, and a daughter of George and Mary Swire, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Germany. Mr. Swire was also a Civil War 1068 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY veteran and is now deceased. His widow resides at Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. King have no children. In politics Mr. King is identified with the Democratic party. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is among the substantial citizens of the county. Erik E. Helander is a veteran of the World War and an enterprising and well known druggist of Ashtabula. He was born in that city, May 5, 1893, and is the son of Oscar M. and Ellida Helander. Oscar M. Helander was a native of Finland, born in 1862. In 1890 he came to this country and located at Ashtabula Harbor, where he was employed on the docks. He later sent for his wife in Finland. Mr. Helander was killed in an accident while at work in 1907. His wife lives with her son, Erik E., the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. Helander had six children, four of whom died in infancy. The remaining two are John N., married Justine Tanttari, lives at Conneaut ; and Erik E., our subject. Erik E. Helander attended the public schools of Ashtabula Harbor and was graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1915. In 1920 he purchased the drug business of C. F. Schaffner at the Harbor, and since that time had been in partnership with Tom Knox. In May, 1923, they opened their second place of business at 41 Lake Street, and they now own and operate two stores in Ashtabula. During the World War, Mr. Helander volunteered for service and was sent to Stamford, Conn., where he remained seven months, in the Chemical Warfare Service. He was discharged in Jan. 1919, and immediately returned to Ashtabula. Mr. Helander is a Republican, a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church of Ashtabula Harbor, and belongs to the Masonic lodge. He is a capable young business man, whose success in life is practically assured. George T. Lowrie, an extensive farmer and stockman of Jefferson Township and the owner of 110 acres of good farm land, was born at Russellville, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1881, and is the son of H. C. and Ellen (Malloy) Lowrie. H. C. Lowrie was born at Russellville, Ohio, and his wife is a native of Ireland. He has been a leading farmer of his community for many years and at one time served as food inspector of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. PICTURE OF ERIK E. HELANDER HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1069 Lowrie, who now live at Lakewood, Ohio, have one child, George T., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Lowrie is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. After attending the public schools of Russellville, Ohio, George T. Lowrie engaged in farming and on March 1, 1923, came to Ashtabula County and settled on his present farm in Jefferson Township. He is a dairy farmer and has Guernsey cattle exclusively. The Lowrie farm is located on the main road between Jefferson and Ashtabula. On July 1, 1903, Mr. Lowrie was united in marriage with Miss Anna Betteley, a native of Colorado, born July 15, 1884, and the daughter of Edwin C. and Amelia (Werner) Betteley, residents of Willoughby, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Betteley are the parents of the following children: Mrs. Lowrie ; Florence, married James Hosmer, lives a Nottingham, Ohio; and Wilton, lives at Willoughby, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Lowrie three children have been born, as follows : George W., born in 1905 ; Marguerite, born in 1911; and Clayton, born in 1915. Mr. Lowrie is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. He is an industrious, energetic man, who is held in high esteem by all who know him. Hugh E. Goodale is an enterprising farmer and stockman of Jefferson Township, and is now farming 60 acres of good farm land which was improved by his grandfather, Erastus Goodale. He was born on this farm, Sept. 2, 1887, and is the son of John and Sarah (Walker) Goodale. Erastus Goodale was a native of Connecticut and came to Ashtabula County during the early days, making the trip from his native state by oxen team. His son, John, improved the land further and became a prosperous farmer of Ashtabula County. He died March 18, 1907, and his wife, a native of New York City, lives at Jefferson and is 78 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Goodale had three children : Birdie, married G. N. Soden, a farmer, lives in Monroe Township ; Hugh, the subject of this sketch ; and Susie, lives at Jefferson. Hugh Goodale spent his boyhood on the home place and received his education in the schools of Jefferson. After engaging in the green house business there for several years, he returned to the farm. Mr. Goodale specializes in dairy farming and is a breeder of pure bred Holstein cattle. The place is well improved and contains a 75 ton silo. 1070 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY In February, 1916, Mr. Goodale was married to Miss Lila Sheldon, a native of Ashtabula County, born Nov. 30, 1890, and the daughter of Rollo and Jessie (Downs) Sheldon. Mr. Sheldon, a well known lumber dealer of Jefferson, is a native of that place. His wife was born in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon have four children, as follows : Margaret, deceased, was the wife of Walter Owen ; Mrs. Goodale ; Ellen, married Ira Bliss, retired farmer, lives at Conneaut ; and Katherine, married Maynard Faucett, lives in Ashtabula. To Mr. and Mrs. Goodale have been born three children : Marguerite Ellen, born Nov. 6, 1919 ; Hazel Marie, born Oct. 7, 1921 ; and Helen Elizabeth, born Sept. 25, 1923. Mr. Goodale is a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. George S. Jones, owner and proprietor of Maple Shade Farm, ranks among the progressive and enterprising farmers of Ashtabula County. His farm is in Jefferson Township. He was born in Plymouth Township, Jan. 22, 1870, and is the son of George S. and Lydia (Andrews) Jones. George S. Jones, deceased, was a prominent pioneer of Plymouth Township. He was a native of Connecticut and came to this county with his parents during the very early days. He improved a large tract of land and engaged in general farming for 52 years. He died in Ashtabula, and his wife, a native of Harpersfield, Ohio, is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were the parents of the following children: Paul, lives in Seattle, Wash. ; George S., the subject of this sketch ; Charles, lives in Seattle, Wash.; Ida, married W. E. Jerome; Inez, twin sister of Ida, married Lynn Rockwell, lives in Ashtabula ; Albert, who died in 1918. By a former marriage, Mr. Jones had three children: Frank, lives in Jefferson; Ada, married W. E. Mann, lives in Ashtabula ; and Fred, lives retired in Jefferson. George S. Jones received his education in the district schools of Plymouth Township and began life as a building contractor in Ashtabula. He then was employed by the New York Central Railroad for several years, after which he engaged in farming in Jefferson Township. He owns 102 acres of good farm land and has one of the attractive stock farms of the township. Mr. Jones is a Republican and a highly esteemed resident of the community. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1071 Isaac H. Welch, deceased, was for many years identified with Ashtabula County as a prominent citizen. He was born at Alliance, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1845. On Oct. 17, 1873, Mr. Welch was united in marriage with Miss Mary S. Williams, a native of Jefferson, and a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. She was born Oct. 17, 1853, and is the daughter of Joseph and Amanda (Hathaway) Williams. Joseph Williams came to Ashtabula County with his parents in 1819, making the trip from New York by oxen teams. He was the son of Silas Williams, who was killed by a falling tree in March, 1836. Joseph Williams became a prosperous farmer of Ashtabula County and died Jan. 1, 1923. His wife died Jan. 25, 1895. She was also a member of an old Ohio family that settled there in 1836.. To Isaac H. and Mary S. (Williams) Welch, three children were born: Silas N., born Feb. 20, 1875, died Oct. 18, 1899 ; Joseph F., born July 22, 1882, a civil engineer, lives at Buffalo, N. Y.; and Walter H., born July 30, 1892, an expert accountant, lives at Atlanta, Ga. There are four grandchildren : Richard Joseph, Henry Walter, George Newell and Jean Effie. Isaac H. Welch was a harness maker by trade and owned and operated a shop at Jefferson for many years. He died June 23, 1916. Mrs. Welch owns 200 acres of good farm land in Ashtabula County, as well as her home and other property in Jefferson. Mr. Welch was a Republican and a charter member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Welch family is widely known in Ashtabula County. S. L. Ashley, a progressive farmer and stockman of Morgan Township and the owner of 325 acres of well improved land, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in Richland Township, Feb. 16, 1852, and is a son of A. and Sarah Ashley. A. Ashley was born in Richmond Township in 1827 and was a leading farmer of Ashtabula County during his life. There were three children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ashley : A. A., Sarah L., and S. L., the subject of this sketch. S. L. Ashley was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Richland Township. He has lived on his present farm in Morgan Township for twenty-seven years. He is well known throughout the county as a dairy farmer and is a breeder of registered stock exclusively. 1072 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On June 6, 1874, Mr. Ashley was married to Miss Sarah French, who was born in Pennsylvania, April 9, 1857, and died Nov. 17, 1920. To this union six children were born, as follows : Solomon B., born Aug. 12, 1876, lives at Kingsville, Ohio; Maud Parks, born July 23, 1879, lives at Ashtabula, and has six children, Ora, Ward, Hubert, Kenneth, Lawrence, and Paul ; Claud, born Oct. 15, 1883, lives in Morgan Township, and has six children, Lloyd, George, Zoe, Berdette, Walter, and Elva ; Floyd, born Dec. 18, 1895, lives at home, and has four children, Miriam, Lucille, Robert, and Salome ; Florence, born Dec. 18, 1897, married Mr. Roth, and they have two children, Louise and Donald ; and one child died in infancy. In politics Mr. Ashley is identified with the Republican party. He is an excellent citizen and is widely known in Ashtabula County. Louis McCullough, who is successfully engaged in the green house business at Jefferson, ranks among the enterprising and progressive young business men of Ahtabula County. He was born at Jamestown, Pa., in 1891, and is the son of William and Grusella (Sheppard) McCullough. William McCullough removed from Jamestown, Pa., to Ashtabula County in 1903 and located at Eagleville, where he worked at his trade as a basket maker. He and his, wife now live at Warren, Ohio. They are the parents of six children, as follows : James, lives at Rock Creek, Ohio ; Ella, married H. D. West, lives at Warren, Ohio; Frank, lives at Ashtabula, Ohio; Emma, married John Berlin, lives at Cleveland ; Louis, the subject of this sketch ; and Ada, married Robert Brown, lives at Garrettsville, Ohio. Isaac McCullough, grandfather of our subject, was a Civil War veteran. Louis McCullough received his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania and in 1903 removed to Eagleville, Ohio, with his parents. He learned his father's trade, basket weaving, and was employed by the H. W. Forbes Company for five years, after which he entered the employ of the Griswold Green House Company of Ashtabula, where he remained for eight years. During the World War, Mr. McCullough had charge of assembling work in the Ashtabula shipyards. After the close of the war he became associated with the John Reublin Company of Ashtabula, and on Jan. 1, 1923, opened his present place of business at Jefferson. He raises many kinds of hot house vegetables and is widely known throughout the county. PICTURE OF MR. AND MRS. LOUIS MCCULLOUGH HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1073 In politics Mr. McCullough is identified with the Republican party. He holds membership in the Baptist church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On Oct. 19, 1910, Mr. McCullough was united in marriage with Miss Alice Fortney, a native of McClure, Ohio, born Dec. 18, 1891, and the daughter of E. D. Fortney, residents of McClure and the parents of the following children: Chauncey, lives at Bowling Green, Ohio ; Adelia, deceased; Clay, lives at Bowling Green, Ohio ; Mrs. McCullough ; Chester, a veteran of the World War, lives at Toledo, Ohio ; Mildred, married and lives at McClure, Ohio ; Nina and Arthur, both at home. To Mr. and Mrs. McCullough three children have been born : Donald, born in 1911; Robert, born in 1915; and Virgil, born in 1918. Mr. McCullough and his family are favorably known throughout Jefferson and Ashtabula County. C. B. Waters, of Pierpont, ranks among the enterprising and successful business men of Ashtabula County. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., Aug. 27, 1880, and is a son of Hiram and Mary J. (Ballard) Waters. Hiram Waters was born in Erie County, Pa., and in 1881 came to Ashtabula County and located at Pierpont, where he worked at his trade, that of a carpenter. He was among the pioneer business men of that section and was widely known throughout Ashtabula County as a funeral director. He died May 22, 1906, and his wife now resides with her daughter, Mrs. Williams. By his first marriage to Miss Elizabeth Broughton, who died Oct. 11, 1875, Mr. Waters had three children: Joel, lives retired in Wisconsin; William and Martha, both deceased. To Hiram and Mary J. (Ballard) Waters three children were born : Mary, died in infancy ; C. B., the subject of this sketch ; and Iva, married Edward Williams, lives in Pierpont Township. C. B. Waters was reared and educated at Pierpont, and at the age of 14 years began an apprenticeship with his father. Since his father's' death in 1906 Mr. Waters has conducted the business alone. On Oct. 25, 1902, Mr. Waters was married to Miss Blanch Downing, who was born at Pierpont, May 19, 1874, the daughter of David W. and Betsy (Lowden) Downing. Mr. Downing was an early settler of Pierpont Township and one of its most successful farmers. He died March 29, 1074 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY 1900, and his wife died Nov. 23, 1913. They were the parents of five children: Phoebe, deceased, was the wife of Thomas Collier ; Lorinda, deceased, was the wife of L. E. Stevens ; Addie, the widow of E. W. Wright, lives at West Springfield, Pa.; Mrs. Waters ; and Chester, lives at Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. Waters have no children. Mr. Waters is a Republican and he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. They are widely known and highly esteemed citizens of their community. Archie Lamson, one of the capable and excellent citizens of Pierpont, is a member of one of the earliest pioneer families of Ohio. He was born in Pierpont Township, March 24, 1877, and is a son of Charles and Rose Lena (Norton) Lamson. Charles Lamson was born in Fowler Township, Trumbull County, Dec. 10, 1849, and came to Ashtabula County in 1874. He settled on a farm near Pierpont and became one of the leading stockmen of the county. Mr. Lamson died July 20, 1906, and his wife resides at Pierpont. They were the parents of the following children: Cora, born Jan. 13, 1873, married George Hill; Leta, born April 13, 1875, died Oct. 13, 1890; Archie, the subject of this sketch; Merritt, born Aug. 7, 1880, lives at Erie, Pa.; Ruby, born March 15, 1884, married Virgil Case, lives in Pierpont Township; and Elat, lives at Pierpont. Archie Lamson spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the public schools. When a young man he operated a saw mill at Pierpont, of which he was the owner for 23 years. He now operates a portable saw mill throughout Ashtabula County and he has an extensive business. On November 30, 1901, Mr. Lamson was married to Miss Jennie Turner, who was born at Pierpont, April 30, 1881. She died Feb. 18, 1920, leaving the following children: Lloyd, born Sept. 4, 1903, lives with the Turner family ; Lois, born Sept. 22, 1904, married Oct. 12, 1922, to Edward Connelly, lives at Jefferson, and they have one child, Dorothy ; Clara R., born Aug. 17, 1907 ; Evelyn, born March 20, 1909; Leta and Letha, twins, born June 11, 1912 ; Donald, born Feb. 22, 1915 ; and Frank Charles, born Dec. 26, 1919. On May 13, 1921, Mr. Lamson was married to Miss Lulu Worley a native of Kentucky born Sept. 3 1878 and the daughter of John Alexander and Mary (Conger) Worley. Mr. Worley died Feb. 13, 1922, and HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1075 his widow resides in Kentucky. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: Addie, the widow of George Conyer, lives in Missouri ; John, lives in Washington ; Mrs. Lamson ; Ida, married Rev. R. L. Melton, lives at Evansville, Ind. ; Bertie, married R. L. McConnell, lives in Illinois ; and Alice and Sallie, both deceased. In politics Mr. Lamson is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Lamson stands high in the community and has many friends and acquaintances. Dr. C. A. Haefner, a prominent and successful physician of Andover, was born at Kinsman, Ohio, April 30, 1874, and is the son of Charles and Barbara (Schlund) Haefner. Charles Haefner was born at Baden, Germany, Feb. 28, 1850, and came to this country when a young man, locating at Indianapolis, Ind. He later removed to Cleveland, where he was married on Aug. 6, 1872, to Miss Barbara Schlund, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, born Feb. 20, 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Haefner, who reside with their son, Dr. C. A. Haefner, are the parents of the following children: Dr. C. A., the subject of this sketch ; Frank, lives at Conneaut, Ohio ; J. J., lives at Kinsman, Ohio ; Kathryn Manning, lives at Conneaut, Ohio; and Minnie Nowe, lives at Conneaut, Ohio. Dr. C. A. Haefner attended the public and high schools at Kinsman, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1894. He then took a pharmacy course at the Valparaiso School of Pharmacy, Valparaiso, Ind., and was then associated with Buell & Company, jobbing druggists of Akron, Ohio. In 1908 Dr. Haefner passed the State Board of Pharmacy at Cincinnati, Ohio, and entered the drug business at Kinsman the same year, where he remained for twenty years. Dr. Haefner's medical career began in 1900, when he entered the Maryland Medical College of Baltimore, Md. He was also graduated from the medical department of the University of Louisville on July 1, 1904, and the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianapolis, Ind., on April 20, 1905. On April 3, 1917, he located at Andover, where he practices medicine and conducts his drug store. He has an extensive practice and is a capable man in his profession. Dr. Haefner is identified with a number of medical societies throughout the country. 1076 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY G. A. Gladding, County Commissioner of Ashtabula County; is a substantial and highly respected citizen of Hartsgrove. He was born there March 10, 1872, and is a son of Charles and Mary (Murphy) Gladding. Charles Gladding was a native of Hartsgrove and a son of Joseph Gladding, who came to this township from Connecticut during the early days. To Charles and Mary (Murphy) Gladding four children were born: C. B., lives at Geneva ; G. A., the subject of this sketch ; Irwin, a farmer, lives at Hartsgrove ; and Dora, married John Graham, a farmer, lives in Hartsgrove Township. Mr. Gladding died in 1889, and his wife died Dec. 24, 1923. He was a Republican, a member of the Disciples Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. G. A. Gladding was reared and educated at Hartsgrove and after attending New Lyme Institute, engaged in farming on the home place. In 1899 he removed to the village and conducted a lumber business there for a number of years. Mr. Gladding has served as county commissioner since January, 1920, and as township clerk for the past 25 years. In politics Mr. Gladding is identified with the Republican party and he is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge. He has always been an energetic man and stands well in his community. He is unmarried. C. C. Lee, a member of the hardware firm of Woodworth & Lee, is an enterprising and successful business man of Ashtabula County. He was born in Paulding County, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1889, and is the son of J. C. and Rilla (Price) Lee. J. C. Lee was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer of Williamsfield, Ohio, where he farmed for a number of years. His wife is a native of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have six children, as follows : C. C., the subject of this sketch ; A. N., lives at Williamsfield ; J. G., lives at Williamsfield ; Lottie J. Martin, lives at Williamsfield ; Anna, lives in Cleveland ; and L. O., lives in Conneaut. C. C. Lee received his education in the public schools of Dorset and has always been interested in the hardware business. He purchased the business of T. N. Hatt, and is in partnership with Mr. Woodworth. This is among the leading business enterprises of Williamsfield, and Mr. Lee is favorably known in the county. On Feb. 15, 1914, Mr. Lee was united in marriage with Miss Lyda Bridgeman, a native of Ashtabula County, born March 13, 1892, and the HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1077 daughter of F. A. E. and Amanda (Freck) Bridgeman. Mrs. Lee has two sisters : Mary Woodworth and Blanche Sisley, both living at Williams- field. To C. C. and Lyda (Bridgeman) Lee has been born one child, Wava Lee, born May 3, 1916. In politics Mr. Lee is identified with the Democratic party. W. J. Hall, retired, is among the substantial and highly esteemed citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born at Williamsfield, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1857, and is the son of Harry and Lucinda (Turner) Hall. Harry Hall was a native of New York and an early settler of Ohio. He followed general farming near Williamsfield for many years and is now deceased. There were three children in the Hall family : W. J., the subject of this sketch ; Linda Prince, lives in Arizona ; and A. L., deceased. W. J. Hall was reared and educated in Ohio and when a young man engaged in farming and stock raising. He lived on the same farm for thirty years and since 1921 has resided at Andover. The Hall farm is now operated by his son, Howard. On Oct. 1, 1886, Mr. Hall was married to Miss Electa Harpston, who was born at Richmond, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1859, the daughter of John and Lucinda (Holtman) Harpston, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Harpston had four children: Mary Jane Faulkner, deceased ; Mrs. Hall; Ralph and Paul, twins, the former of whom is deceased. To W. J. and Electa (Harpston) Hall three children have been born: Glenn, Howard and Gladys Smock. Mr. Hall is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. F. A. Butler is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Kent County, Mich., June 26, 1860, and is the son of N. S. and Bettsy E. (Heath) Butler. There were two children in the Butler family, of whom F. A., the subject of this sketch, is the elder. A daughter died in infancy. Mr. Butler was reared and educated at Andover and entered the government mail service in 1891 as a railway postal clerk out of Cleveland to Syracuse, N. Y. He later engaged in farming and stock raising and became one of the leading farmers of the county. He now lives retired at Andover. 1078 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On Sept. 14, 1905, Mr. Butler was married to Miss Inez Prentice, a native of Jefferson, born March 23, 1874, and the daughter of Daniel Albert and Clara (Hyde) Prentice. Mr. Prentice was born at Jefferson, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1850, and died Nov. 23, 1906. He was the son of David H. and Philena Prentice, natives of Ohio. Mrs. Daniel Albert Prentice now lives at Jefferson, Ohio. She has two daughters : Mrs. Butler; and Emma G. Ellis, lives at Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Butler have one son, Albert N., who was born Oct. 19, 1907. Before her marriage, Mrs. Butler taught school for a number of years. Mr. Butler is a Republican and his wife and son are members of the Congregational Church. They are members of the National Grange and have many friends and acquaintances throughout Ashtabula County. G. D. Wheeler, who ranks among the leading and successful farmers of Ashtabula County, was born on the farm where he now lives in Morgan Township, Feb. 22, 1867, and is a son of J. H. and Marian (Case) Wheeler. J. H. Wheeler was a native of Saybrook Township and the son of Isaac Taylor, who was among the first settlers of Ashtabula County. The former engaged in the mercantile business at East Trumbull, Ohio, during his early life, and in 1859 purchased the present Wheeler farm in Morgan Township, where he died April 6, 1886. His wife was a native of Hartsgrove, Ohio, born Aug. 13, 1838. She died May 29, 1921. To this union three children were born: Clara Bond, born July 16, 1857, died June 1, 1918 ; M. P., born May 19, 1862, lives at Casper, Wyo.; and G. D., the subject of this sketch. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Wheeler was later married to H. W. Horton, of Hartsgrove, Ohio. G. D. Wheeler attended the district school and has spent his entire life on the same farm. He specializes in dairy farming and is successful. On Jan. 5, 1888, Mr. Wheeler was married to Miss Mabel Gallup, who was born in Morgan Township, June 6, 1870, the daughter of William and R. A. (Bailey) Gallup. She died in 1891. On June 18, 1893, Mr. Wheeler was married to Miss Ada Bower, a native of Trumbull, Ohio, born Feb. 22, 1867, and the daughter of Simon and Eliza (Wright) Bower, who were the parents of the following children: Anna Ferris, lives at Pontiac, Mich. ; Mrs. Wheeler and Ralph Bower, lives at Geneva. To G. D. and Ada (Bower) Wheeler two children were born : Marian Moore, born June 7, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1079 1894, lives in Ashtabula, and has one son, Robert G. Moore, born May 29, 1919 ; and Helen, born July 10, 1904, lives at home. Politically Mr. Wheeler is a Democrat. He is a member of the Christian Church, and a reliable citizen of Morgan Township. Frank Payne, a substantial farmer and stockman of Morgan Township and a member of one of the county's prominent pioneer citizens, was born in the township where he now lives, Dec. 20, 1880, and is the son of William and Theresa (Crosby) Payne. William Payne was a native of England and came to this country with his parents when a small boy. He became a successful farmer and owned a well improved farm in Morgan Township. Mr. and Mrs. Payne had three children: Fannie Atkins, lives in Ashtabula ; Riley, lives in Morgan Township, and Frank, the subject of this sketch. Frank Payne attended the district school of Morgan Township and engaged in farming for himself in 1909 and has lived on his present farm since 1915. He is a dairy farmer and raises good stock. On Nov. 24, 1910, Mr. Payne was united in marriage with Miss Inez Smith, who was born in Morgan Township, Aug. 8, 1889, and the daughter of George and Cecelia (Buck) Smith, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had four children : Mrs. Payne ; Mrs. Ada Peck, lives in Morgan Township ; Harry, lives at Rock Creek ; and Sadie Norton, also lives at Rock Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Payne have no children. Mr. Payne is an independent voter. He is a progressive and public spirited citizen of Ashtabula County. H. H. Fitts is an enterprising and progressive farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County, and a member of one of the county's oldest and most prominent pioneer families. He was born at Andover, June 23, 1867, and is the son of C. H. and Mary (Bliss) Fitts. The Fitts family settled in Ashtabula County in 1831. C. H. Fitts was born in Connecticut, March 25, 1825, and his father, H. Fitts, was a native of the same state, born in 1801. They were woolen manufacturers and followed their trade after removing to Ohio. C. H. Fitts died in 1900, after having established one of the first woolen mills in Ashtabula County. His wife was a native of Ohio, born Feb. 29, 1834, and they were the parents of four children : Sophia Yates, lives at Boston, Mass. ; C. B., 1080 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY lives on the home place ; H. H., the subject of this sketch ; and Temperance Slater, lives in Ashtabula County. H. H. Fitts attended the public schools of Andover, and in 1895 he and his brother, C. B., began the operation of their father's mill, which they operated successfully until 1901. For the past thirteen years Mr. Fitts has engaged in dairy farming and he owns one of the fine farms of the community. On Nov. 6, 1908, Mr. Fitts was married to Miss Bessie L. Coleman, a native of Canada, born Jan. 31, 1878, and the adopted daughter of L. Coleman. To H. H. and Bessie L. (Coleman) Fitts three children have been born, as follows : Curtis H., born Aug. 9, 1909 ; Rachael E., born March 20, 1913 ; and Ruth Mary, born Jan. 6, 1915. In politics Mr. Fitts is identified with the Republican party and he and his family hold membership in the Congregational Church. They are substantial citizens of their community and have many friends. T. A. Findley, owner and proprietor of the Adamson Hotel, is a leading citizen of Ashtabula Harbor. He was born at Allegheny, Pa., and is a son of Patrick and Susan Findlay, both of whom are deceased. Patrick Findley was a pioneer locomotive engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad and was in charge of the first passenger train that was run into Ashtabula Harbor. T. A. Findley was reared and educated at Allegheny, Pa., and when a young man came to Ashtabula. He has owned and operated the Adamson Hotel for the past 23 years, and previous to that time owned the Lake Shore House, the first hotel at the Harbor. The Adamson Hotel occupies a fine three story building 50x96 feet and is modern throughout. Reasonable rates prevail and there is a good dining room in connection with the hotel. On Oct. 21, 1886, Mr. Findley was married to Miss Elizabeth Adamson, the daughter of William and Mary Adamson, deceased. Mrs. Findley has three sisters, Mrs. R. J. Burke, Mrs. Ellen Shea, Mrs. Catherine Sherman, and a brother, Henry Adamson. To Mr. and Mrs. Findley two children were born : Robert, who died at the age of 21 years ; and Patrick, who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Findley are members of the Catholic Church and he belongs to the Knights of Columbus. They are highly esteemed citizens of their community and have many friends. PICTURE OF HOTEL ADAMSON, ASHTABULA, OHIO HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1081 Henry Frisbie, retired, is the oldest resident of Trumbull Township, and a widely known citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in this township, Aug. 31, 1846, and is the son of Theodore and Fanny (Warren) Frisbie. The Frisbie family were among the earliest settlers of this section, having come here from New York. Theodore Frisbie was a large land owner of Ashtabula County and a successful farmer. To Mr. and Mrs. Frisbie ten children weer born: Rancie, Theodore, Amanda and Marietta, all deceased ; Loren, deceased, was a Civil War veteran ; Levi, lives retired in Harpersfield Township ; Emmeline, married Andrew Cadimus, both deceased ; Nancy, married Joseph Fairbanks, both deceased ; Henry, the subject of this sketch ; and Riley, deceased. Henry Frisbie was reared and educated in Trumbull Township, where he has spent his entire life. For many years he was an extensive dairy farmer and also raised grain. Mr. Frisbie was married to Exene Randall, and to this union one son was born, Clayton Adelbert, who resides in Cleveland. Mr. Frisbie is a Republican and has always been well and favorably known in this community. J. B. Flack, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising on his farm of 214 acres in Richmond Township, was born on a farm in Pennsylvania, Sept. 6, 1865, and is the son of Thomas and Agnes (Baer) Flack. Thomas Flack was a native of England, born Dec. 25, 1837. After coming to this country in 1851 he located in Cleveland, where he remained until the time of the Civil War. Mr. Flack served Throughout the war and afterward removed to Richmond Township, Ashtabula County, where he farmed until the time of his death, Feb. 14, 1923. His wife, also a native of England, was born in 1835, and died in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Flack were the parents of three children : J. B., the subject of this sketch ; Fred, deceased ; and Dorothy. J. B. Flack received his education in the district schools and has always been a farmer. He has lived on his present farm in Richmond Township for the past twenty-five years and it is among the fine dairy farms of the county. On May 20, 1887, Mr. Flack was united in marriage with Miss Agnes Weir, a native of Richmond Township, born on the present Flack farm, 1082 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY May 26, 1869. She is the daughter of William and Jane Weir, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Flack have been born three children, as follows : Ruth McConnel,.lives at Dorset, Ohio ; Jessie Anthy, lives in Ashtabula ; and William, at home. Mr. Flack and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he has been a member of the school board for many years. He is a reliable man in his community who has attained success in his work. J. C. Rodgers, a well known general merchant of Colebrook, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in Colebrook Township, May 11, 1892, and is the son of J. C. and Emma (Thurber) Rodgers. J. C. Rodgers, deceased, was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 23, 1860, and was the son of William and Mary Rodgers, who came to this county in 1878 and settled on a farm in Colebrook Township. J. C. Rodgers followed farming during the early part of his life and later became a merchant at Colebrook, where he opened a store in 1897. In 1907 he sold his business and served as county commissioner of Ashtabula County for two terms. In 1910 he purchased the business of Wade & Andrews at Orwell, and five years later made his sons partners in the business, which was then known as Rodgers & Sons Company. Mr. Rodgers died Jan. 9, 1916, and is buried at Colebrook. He was the owner of 240 acres of good farm land in Colebrook Township and the Rodgers residence at Colebrook is among the attractive homes of that section. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a thirty-second degree Mason. J. C. Rodgers was reared and educated at Colebrook, where he has always lived. He has a well established business and is widely known throughout the county. L. L. Newton, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and a leading farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., March 24, 1843. L. L. Newton came to Ohio from his native state in 1852, and at the outbreak of the Civil War enlisted for service, but after a short period of time was discharged on account of sickness. He taught school in Ashtabula County for a number of years and then engaged in general farming and stock raising near Rock Creek. Mr. Newton died Oct. 6, 1916, and is buried at Rock Creek. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1083 In 1867 Mr. Newton was married the first time to Miss Maurena Orwell, and she died in 1870. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Linnie Fobes, who resides at Kinsman, Ohio. On Oct. 9, 1872, Mr. Newton was married to Miss Cynthia Reeves, of Rome Township, Ashtabula County, who was born Oct. 9, 1852. She is the daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Reeves, early settlers of this section. To L. L. and Cynthia (Reeves) Newton three children were born, as follows : Everett, lives at Rock Creek ; Carrie Allen, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; and Jennie McCullough, lives with her mother. There are six grandchildren : Lawrence, George and Evelyn Newton ; Dell and Clinton Allen ; and Leah Marie McCullough. Mr. Newton was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church, and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a highly respected citizen and the Newton family is representative of the best citizenship of Ashtabula County. E. A. Canfield is a prominent farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township and a member of a family that has been identified with Ashtabula County for many years. He is a native of Colebrook Township, born June 22, 1854, and a son of George and Eunice (Walling) Canfield. George Canfield was a native of New York and came to Ashtabula County with his parents when he was seventeen years of age. He purchased the present Canfield farm in 1878 and was an extensive farmer as well as stockman. He died in 1880, and his wife is also deceased. They had five children, as follows : Mary ; Alfred, deceased ; E. A., the subject of this sketch ; and Ashley and Abbie Jane, both deceased. E. A. Canfield spent his boyhood on his father's farm and was educated in the schools at Colebrook. He owns and operates eighty acres of land and does general farming. On Aug. 1, 1883, Mr. Canfield was united in marriage with Miss Viola Munger, who was born at Cherry Valley, Ohio, Aug. 20, 1864, the daughter of David and Elizabeth (Cook) Munger, early settlers of Ashtabula County. To Mr. and Mrs. Canfield have been born four children : Laura Westman, born March 16, 1887 ; Bessie Bennett, born Sept. 2, 1888, has two children, Florence and John ; Mabel Bailey, born Dec. 8, 1890, has two children, Howard and Pearl ; and Ella, born Dec. 8, 1894. Mr. Canfield is identified with the Republican party. 1084 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY T. M. Waid, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township, was born in that township, April 6, 1869. He is a son of Thomas M. and Mary (McLean) Waid. Thomas M. Waid came to Ashtabula County from Pennsylvania in 1867, and located at Hartsgrove. He was a farmer during his life and died Jan. 17, 1909. His wife, who was born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 26, 1832, died Feb. 20, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Waid were the parents of the following children: Margaret Payne, lives at Orwell, Ohio ; John, lives in Colebrook Township ; William and James, deceased ; T. M., the subject of this sketch ; Frederick E., lives at Meadville, Pa.; and two children died in infancy. T. M. Waid was educated in the schools of Orwell and New Lyme, after which he taught school at Colebrook for several terms. Mr. Waid has lived on his present farm since 1906, and is among the leading dairymen of that section. He owns 175 acres of land. On Dec. 25, 1891, Mr. Waid was united in marriage with Miss Laura Owen, who was born at Colebrook, Feb. 4, 1872, the daughter of Mark and Susan (Spalding) Owen. Mr. Owen was a prominent farmer of Colebrook Township during his life and died April 28, 1918. His wife, who was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, June 24, 1848, now resides in Green Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Owen were the parents of six children: Homer, deceased ; Mrs. Waid ; Allie, deceased ; Charles ; Earl, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; and Elmer, lives in Green Township, Trumbull County, Ohio. To T. M. and Laura (Owen) Waid six children have been born, as follows : Harry, lives at Colebrook ; Helen Vanderpole, lives in Chicago ; Ethel, a teacher, lives at home ; Leta, died in infancy ; Marion, was graduated from Orwell High School in 1923 ; and Carl, at home. Mr. Waid is a Republican, has served as township trustee and is a member of the school board. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are widely known throughout the county. Henry J. Webb, who lives in Colebrook Township, is a veteran of the Civil War and a member of one of the oldest families of Ashtabula County. He was born at Colebrook, Oct. 20, 1843, and is a son of Sylvanus and Olive (Martin) Webb. Sylvanus Webb was a native of New York, born Sept. 26, 1803. His wife was born there, Jan. 22, 1807. Shortly after their marriage, in 1822, Mr. and Mrs. Webb came to Ohio and settled on a farm in Cole- HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1085 brook Township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Webb died Nov. 26, 1878, and his wife died Feb. 26, 1876. They were the parents of the following children : William Fayette, born Feb. 17, 1825; Sebastian, born Nov. 30, 1826; Elkanah, born Jan. 23, 1828; Lydia Anne, born May 9, 1831; Catherine, born May 26, 1833 ; F. F., born May 10, 1835; H. H., born March 19, 1837 ; Olive C. Owen, born Aug. 14, 1839; Oliver D., born Oct. 2, 1842 ; Henry J., the subject of this sketch ; and Daniel B., born Feb. 4, 1847. Henry J. Webb was reared at Colebrook and at the age of eighteen years volunteered for service during the Civil War. He enlisted with Company I, One Hundred and Fifth. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was in service about one year, when he was seriously wounded and discharged from service. Mr. Webb has lived on this farm for thirty-five years and is one of the pioneer shoemakers of the community, at which trade he is still actively engaged. In 1865 Mr. Webb was married to Miss Cynthia L. Allison, who was born on this farm in 1841. She is now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Webb two children were born: Alice, who died in infancy ; and Inez Parsons, who lives with her father. She has two children : Wayne, lives at Warren, Ohio ; and Bessie Parsons, at home. Mr. Webb is a Republican and has served as school director and constable. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. W. A. Nims, who operates eighty-four acres of good farm land in Colebrook Township, is one of the successful and well known farmers of Ashtabula County. He was born in Andover Township, Ashtabula County, Aug. 23, 1856, and is a son of Charles and Sarah (Bailey) Nims. Charles Nims was a native of New York, born in April, 1812. After his marriage in 1834 he came to Ashtabula County and spent the remainder of his life on a farm in Andover Township. His wife was born in New York in 1816 and died in 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Nims had six children: Malinda, Florence, Sophia, and Frances, all deceased Cassius, died while in service during the Civil War; and W. A., the subject of this sketch. W. A. Nims attended the schools of Jefferson and Austinburg and at the age of fifteen years began teaching school in Conneaut. He taught 1086 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY for seventeen terms in Dorset, Richmond, Colebrook, also in Trumbull County. Since 1886 Mr. Nims has resided on his present farm, which was formerly the Washburn farm. He was actively engaged in dairy farming until 1922. On Aug. 6, 1882, Mr. Nims was united in marriage with Miss Allie Allen, who was born in Wayne Township, July 22, 1861. She is the daughter of William E. and Sarah (Fobes) Allen, natives of Wayne Township, and both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Allen fourteen children were born: Robert, deceased ; Mrs. Nims ; Alice G. Barrow, lives in Florida ; Laura E. Bowen; Rhoda, deceased ; William Edward, deceased; Frederick; Emma T. Cornwall, deceased ; Leveritt W., lives at Andover; John Marshall; James L., lives in Wayne Township; Edward, lives in Wayne Township ; Venice B. Blanchard ; and Jessie Eleanor Dodge. To W. M. and Allie (Allen) Nims ten children have been born, as follows : Charles W., born May 26, 1883, lives at Orwell, Ohio; Sarah Winn, born May 21, 1884, lives in Louisiana ; C. C., born Dec. 5, 1885, lives in Cleveland ; Robert H., born July 25, 1887, lives at South Euclid, Ohio ; Florence Martin, born March 27, 1889, lives at Gates Mill, Ohio ; Blain Bryan, born March 5, 1893, lives at Mentor, Ohio ; Gertrude May Warner, born Nov. 16, 1895, lives at Albany, N. Y.; Dean S., born Feb. 22, 1898, lives at Ashtabula ; Carl S., born March 8, 1891, lives near Mentor, Ohio ; and Edith E. Waters, born Nov. 18, 1901, lives in Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Nims have fifteen grandchildren. Mr. Nims is a Republican and has served as justice of the peace and township trustee. He is a member of the Baptist Church and a reliable citizen of his community. A. H. Cook is a successful farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township. He was born near Colebrook, Sept. 8, 1876, and is a son of Charles and Celestia (Sholto) Cook. Charles Cook was a native of Ohio and a leading farmer and stockman of Colebrook Township. His wife was a sister of Dr. H. G. Sholto, a prominent physician of Colebrook. To Mr. and Mrs. Cook two children were born: Olive, who died at the age of nineteen years ; and A. H., the subject of this sketch. After receiving his education in the schools of Colebrook Township, A. H. Cook farmed on the home place. For the past eighteen years he HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1087 has lived on his present farm of 100 acres near East Orwell. Mr. Cook is a successful dairyman and specializes in the breeding of Holstein cattle. On Feb. 18, 1906, Mr. Cook was married to Miss Martha B. Rodgers, a native of Colebrook, born Dec. 25, 1884, and the daughter of J. C. and Maggie (Kelly) Rodgers. Mrs. Cook was the only child of J. C. and Maggie (Kelly) Rodgers. By a second marriage to Emma Andrews, Mr. Rodgers had four children: Carl, deceased; J. C. Jr., Mason and Carmen. To A. H. and Martha B. (Rodgers) Cook two children have been born: Robert C., born Nov. 30, 1910; and Margaret C., born Sept. 5, 1916. Mr. Cook is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Colebrook. He is an energetic citizen who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens. C. G. Alderman, a well-known farmer of Windsor Township, is a member of a family that has been actively identified with Ashtabula County for many years. He was born on thiS farm in Windsor Township, Dec. 26, 1870, and is the son of C. M. and Luella (Skinner) Alderman. C. M. Alderman was born at Windsor, March 30, 1844, the son a T. J. and Caroline Alderman. T. J. Alderman was also a native of Windsor, born Dec. 15, 1817, the son of Timothy L. Alderman, who came to this county from Connecticut in 1804. T. J. Alderman was married on Oct. 5, 1843. To this union two children were born: C. M., father of the subject of this sketch; and Lucy J. Hurlburt. C. M. Alderman, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, having served with Company K, One Hundred and Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the close of the war he returned to the homestead at Windsor, where he engaged in farming. On Oct. 20, 1868, he was married to Miss Luella Skinner, who was born in Ashtabula County, April 2, 1846, the daughter of Jeptha and Eliza (Alderman) Skinner. Mr. Skinner was born Dec. 23, 1796, and died Oct. 5, 1855. His wife was born Feb. 6, 1821, and died in 1872. They had four children: Freeman, Clara, Miles C., and Luella Alderman. C. M. Alderman died May 25, 1914. He was a Republican. To Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Alderman were born two children : C. G., the subject of this sketch ; and L. C., born in April, 1873, resides on the home place with his brother. C. G. Alderman was reared and educated on his father's farm and has always lived in Windsor Township. For several years he operated a mill and since his marriage has engaged in farming. He owns the old 1088 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY home place of 397 acres and specializes in dairy farming. He is also a grain farmer. The Alderman farm is well improved and is one of the fine stock farms of Ashtabula County. On Oct. 29, 1893, Mr. Alderman was united in marriage with Miss Nevia Moore, a native of Bunker Hill, Ashtabula, born Sept. 30, 1875, and the daughter of J. B. and Amelia (Abrams) Moore. Mr. Moore was born in Ohio and died March 4, 1896, at the age of forty-eight years. His wife, who was born Oct. 8, 1855, died March 7, 1924. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Alderman ; Luella Merriman, lives in Cleveland; Alice J. Moore, lives at Warren, Ohio ; Ninon G. Phelps, lives at Jefferson ; W. R., lives at Waynesburg, Ohio ; and Bernice H. Godfrey, lives at Warren, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Alderman two children were born : Wayne G., born March 3, 1897, lives at home, was married Aug. 24, 1922, to Marie Bemik, and they have two children, Merlin, born Aug. 16, 1923, and Marlin, a twin ; and Gladys L. Horton, born July 16, 1899, lives at Stoneville, Ohio, has two children, Harlan W., born Sept. 18, 1921, and Milford C., born July 20, 1924. Mr. Alderman is a Republican and a member of the Grange. He is among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County. Dr. W. S. D. Ashley, well known veterinary surgeon of Ashtabula County, located in Richmond Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, Dec. 13, 1859, the son of S. D. and Eliza F. Ashley. S. D. Ashley was a native of Richmond Township, born Dec. 13, 1822, and the son of Salmon and Ann Ashley, natives of Connecticut and early settlers of Ashtabula County. Salmon Ashley is a son of Elkna, son of Robert Ashley, son of Roger Ashley, who settled at Fort Ann, N. Y. in 1788. He bought 400 acres of old John Kinsman for $1.25 per acre, with ten years to pay it without interest. Black salts made from wood ashes was the only product that would bring money and not much of that. Salmon Ashley, with his young wife, cleared a small spot and erected a one room log house, 12x18 feet. They cleared the land as fast as they could, burning the timber to get rid of it. The Indians were plentiful here but very friendly, and Ashley always fed them and was kind to them. On one occasion when the mother was cooking her venison for dinner, the bear skin which was hung up for a door, was brushed aside and in came a fierce, rough looking Indian PICTURE OF DR. W. S. D. ASHLEY HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1089 hunter, who was lost and nearly starved. He made motions to give him something to eat, and although Mrs. Ashley was very much frightened she gave him some corn bread, and hoe cake patties, made of unsifted meal ground in a hole burned into a stump for a mortar and ground with a round stone, the only way to make meal then. He ate very heartily as he had been lost two days, and when he finished eating he made his bow of thanks and departed. In about three months this Indian came to the door with the saddle of a deer "hind quarters," and placed it upon the table. Tables were made of a log split open, face up, and four legs driven into auger holes. All chairs were made the same way. There were no floors, only skins and pelts. Mrs. Ashley used to go to Padanaran to visit her parents, a distance of five miles, and she would go afoot, carrying a baby and leading another. She often saw wild deer, bears, and wolves skulk across the road ahead of her. Wild animals did not make an attack in the daytime. On one occasion her old sow that had a litter of small pigs began to squeal about midnight, and the mother was alone with her three babies. She knew that a bear was after her only hog and grabbing her ax as a weapon she ran to the log enclosure just in time to see a large bear bringing the old sow over the top of the log pen. He did not seem to be afraid but began eating the pig. Mrs. Ashley threw clubs at him to scare him away but when he only growled she had to give up her task. Her husband came home in the night and when she told him of the bear killing the sow, he took his old flint-lock gun and just at daylight carefully surveyed the tree top where the bear had left the pig half covered by leaves. When he spied Mr. Bear hidden, he brought him down with the first shot. These are only a few of the many dangers that our grandparents underwent to clear our homes and rear their large families. S. D. Ashley taught school at Linesville, Pa., for 26 years and later studied law, being admitted to the bar in Cleveland in 1863. He practiced law for 30 years and was justice of the peace for 16 years. He was a Republican and a prominent member of the Masonic lodge. To S. D. and Eliza F. Ashley seven children were born as follows: Eugene, lives at Erie, Pa.; Alice J. Blood, lives in Los Angeles, Cal.; Dr. W. S. D., the subject of this sketch ; Dr. Albert C., a physician, lives in Cleveland; Fred J., and F. B., live in Cleveland ; and George B., deceased. Dr. W. S. D. Ashley received his education in the schools of Pierpont and after attending Kingsville College for three years, entered Ontario 1090 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY College in 1901, and was graduated from there in 1904. Since that time Doctor Ashley has practiced his profession continuously in Richmond Township and he has an extensive practice throughout the county. On March 28, 1878, Doctor Ashley was married to Miss Hattie Follett, who died in 1898, leaving four children as follows : Emily L., Frank B., and Howard, all deceased ; and Mrs. E. H. Wood, lives in Ashtabula County, and she has two children, Sarah and Harriet. On Nov. 20, 1913, Doctor Ashley was married to Mrs. Julia (Lisbon) Allen. Doctor Ashley has served as notary public for 20 years and as justice of the peace for three years. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and he and his family are highly esteemed throughout Ashtabula County. Charles A. B. Pratt, deceased, was a prominent pioneer of Ashtabula County. He was born at Lyme, Conn., Jan. 23, 1818, the son of Ezra and Frances (Marvin) Pratt. Ezra Pratt came to Ashtabula County from Connecticut with his family in 1832, and located on the present Pratt farm in Orwell Township. He was a well known merchant of this section for many years and died Sept. 8, 1854. To Mr. and Mrs. Pratt the following children were born: Frances P. Anderson, born in 1809 ; Julia L. Newell, born Jan. 8, 1812 ; Joseph Marvin, born July 12, 1814, died in 1835 ; Charles A. B., the subject of this sketch ; Phoebe S., born June 6, 1820; Ezra Huntington, born Sept. 2, 1822, died Aug. 5, 1847 ; A. S., born June 16, 1825 ; and Jane Wood, born Oct. 17, 1828. Charles A. B. Pratt became a leading merchant of Ashtabula County, and was also interested in Orwell Academy. He died May 12, 1895, and is buried at Orwell. On Feb. 28, 1850, Mr. Pratt was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ely, who was born in Ashtabula County, the daughter of S. M. and Esther (Griffin) Ely. To this union were born seven children, as follows : Elizabeth S. ; E. H., lives in Chicago ; Mary Elizabeth, lives on the home place in Orwell Township ; Charles Marvin, died in infancy ; Joseph Marvin, died in infancy ; Francis Marvin, lives on the home place ; and Charles A. B., an attorney, lives in New York City. Mr. Pratt was married the second time to Miss Helen A. Cogin, and to this union one son was born, Jacob Cogin Pratt, who lives in Chicago. He has two children, Jacob Cogin, Jr., and Delos Porter Pratt. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1091 Charles A. B. Pratt is a graduate of Columbia University and has an extensive law practice in New York City. He spends his summers at the old homestead in Orwell Township. The Pratt family is well known and representative of the best citizenship of Ashtabula County. W. H. Carey, now living retired in New Lyme Township, is a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Rock Creek, Oct. 11, 1844, and is the son of Harry and Lucy (Chapman) Carey. Henry Carey was born in Connecticut in 1811, and his wife was born May 25, 1813. They were married Feb. 24, 1833, and were the parents of six children. Mr. Carey was among the earliest settlers of New Lyme Township and a successful farmer. He died July 30, 1890, and his wife died in 1898. W. H. Carey was reared on his father's farm and received his education in a log schoolhouse. He served throughout the Civil War and was severely wounded in action. For a number of years Mr. Carey ranked among the leading stockmen of Ashtabula County, and now lives retired. In 1914 Mr. Carey was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Eunice Chapman, the widow of William L. Chapman, who died Feb. 28, 1904. In politics Mr. Carey is a Republican and he has served as road supervisor. He is among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Ashtabula County. M. Perry & Sons are well known practical farmers of New Lyme Township, where they operate 216 acres of land. M. Perry was born in Ireland, July 1, 1857, and is the son of John and Sarah Perry, who came to this country in 1860 and located in New York. Later they removed to Pittsburgh, Pa., where Mr. Perry was interested in the coal and feed business. The Perry family came to Ashtabula County in 1869 and settled on a farm in New Lyme Township. John Perry is now deceased and his widow is 100 years of age. They had eight children, as follows : M., the subject of this sketch ; John, Anna, and Lottie, all deceased ; James, lives in Wayne Township ; Jennie Loomis, lives in Ashtabula ; Mary ; and one child died in infancy. M. Perry was reared and educated in Pittsburgh and also in New Lyme Township. He has lived on this farm since 1878 and is widely 1092 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY known as an excellent farmer and stockman. Recently Mr. Perry built one of the largest barns in the county, which houses seventy head of cows. His place is well improved and equipped with the latest machinery. He is assisted by his sons, Lynn M. and Lee A. Perry. In November, 1892, Mr. Perry was married to Miss Allie Arnold, a native of New York, born in May, 1864. They have two sons, mention of whom is made above. In politics Mr. Perry is identified with the Republican party. He has served as township assessor and held other public offices. He is a director of the New Lyme Telephone Company, of which his son, Lynn, is secretary and manager. Mr. Perry is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and is prominent in the affairs of his community. William A. Stevens, rural mail carrier out of Orwell, is a member of an old and honored family of Ashtabula County. He was born in Geauga County, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1860, and is the son of Seth and Emmeline (Austin) Stevens. Seth Stevens was born in Morgan Township, Ashtabula County, Feb. 7, 1808, the son of Rosell and Polly (King) Stevens. The Stevens family were among the earliest settlers of this section, and Rhuel, the son of Rosell and Polly (King) Stevens, was the first child born at Austinburg. Rosell Stevens served throughout the War of 1812 and died at the age of eighty-eight years. Seth Stevens was always a farmer. He was married first to Miss Hiley Hart, a native of Connecticut, and to this union three children were born: Emmerett and Albert E., both deceased; and J. F., a retired farmer, lives at Orwell. Mr. Stevens was married the second time to Miss Emmeline Austin, and to this union seven children were born, as follows : Letitia Higley, lives at Windsor, Ohio ; N. A., lives at Chardon, Ohio ; Catherine Brace, deceased ; Zachary Taylor, lives in Connecticut ; Mary Elliott and Roland, who both live at Painesville, Ohio ; and William A., the subject of this sketch. William A. Stevens came to this township at an early date and attended the Orwell schools. In early life he followed farming, arid in 1877 went to Warren, Ohio, where he was employed in a factory. Later he returned to Orwell and engaged in farming and stock raising. He engaged in the livery business there in 1893. Mr. Stevens is the oldest rural mail carrier in the service in Ashtabula County. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1093 On Nov. 30, 1885, Mr. Stevens was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Northway, a native of Orwell, born April 25, 1864, and the daughter of Dwight and Theresa (May) Northway, natives of Ohio. To this union three children were born : Ralph, born Sept. 25, 1886, lives in Arizona ; Clara Heinold, born May 30, 1899, lives at Warren, Ohio ; and Julia Mary- field, born April 13, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have three grandchildren. Politically Mr. Stevens is a Republican and he has served as township assessor. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Stevens and his family are substantial citizens of their community and favorably known. Fred H. DeVoe, who ranks among the leading and successful business men of Ashtabula County, now lives retired at Orwell. He was born there April 12, 1865, and is the son of Henry A. and Jane (Bockover) DeVoe. Henry A. DeVoe was a native of New York and a son of Jacob DeVoe, who brought his family to Ashtabula County in 1858 and located at Orwell. Henry A. DeVoe engaged in the mercantile business there and became one of the prosperous business men of this section. He died in 1869, at the age of forty years, and his wife, a native of Holland, died Nov. 14, 1912, at the age of eighty-two years. To Mr. and Mrs. DeVoe seven children were born, as follows : William T., died at the age of twenty-one years ; William Bockover, engaged in the wholesale grocery business at Warren, Ohio ; Jason, deceased ; Emma H. Stone, lives at Orwell ; Charles W., deceased ; Fred H., the subject of this sketch ; and Hattie, deceased. After attending the schools of Orwell, Fred H. DeVoe was a student at New Lyme Institute. He then attended Spencerian Business College in Cleveland, after which he engaged in business at Orwell with his father and brothers, George B. and Charles W. This business is now owned, by Ward Stone and Messrs. Chatfield and Richardson, but is still operated under the name of DeVoe. In 1920 Mr. DeVoe retired from business. He spends his winters at St. Petersburg, Florida, but maintains his residence at Orwell. On July 21, 1892, Mr. DeVoe was married to Miss Rosamond Jarvis, a native of New Jersey, born Nov. 21, 1868, and a daughter of James and Sarah Jarvis. To Mr. and MrS. DeVoe one son was born, James Ralph. 1094 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY James Ralph DeVoe was born Sept. 21, 1893, and now lives at St. Petersburg, Florida, where he is engaged in the florist business. He was married on June 21, 1924, to Miss Margaret May Webster, a native of Toronto, Canada. Fred H. DeVoe is a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he has served as Sunday school superintendent for thirty years. He has always been a reliable citizen of Ashtabula County and he and his family are highly esteemed. Joseph R. Dixon is a leading farmer and stockman of Orwell Township, and a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Ashtabula, Feb. 5, 1850, the son of John S. and Phoebe S. (Pratt) Dixon. John S. Dixon was a native of New York and the son of David R. Dixon. He was a pioneer teacher of Ashtabula and was teaching school there when Joseph R., the subject of this sketch, was but four years of age. He later removed to Michigan with his family, where he died. Joseph R. Dixon has always been a farmer. After attending the district schools he engaged in general farming and stock raising in Ashtabula County and has lived on his present farm in Orwell Township for many years. It was the Gilmore farm formerly and is among the well improved stock farms of the township. Mr. Dixon specializes in the breeding of pure Holstein cattle. In 1878 Mr. Dixon was united in marriage with Miss Anna Gilmore, who was born in New York, June 17, 1854, and died Jan. 2, 1918. She was the daughter of Nathan and Esther (Smith) Gilmore, who came to Orwell Township in 1864. To Mr. and Mrs. Dixon the following children were born: Belle Frances, lives at home, teaches school; John N., lives in Canada ; Esther, teaches school at Warren, Ohio; Mary E., at home; Daisy Winifred, assistant editor of the Orwell News-Letter; Joseph R., Jr., who assists his father in farming; C. P., a farmer ; and three children died in infancy. In politics Mr. Dixon is identified with the Republican party and he has served as justice of the peace for three years. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an industrious, energetic man, who is held in high esteem by all who know him. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1095 F. D. Beer, a prosperous farmer of Orwell Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, Sept. 24, 1866, and is a son of Richard and Sarah (Potter) Beer. Richard Beer was born in Devonshire, England, June 18, 1818, and came to this country in 1853. He located on a farm in Orwell Township, and after several years removed to Hartsgrove, Ohio, where he remained until 1866. He then purchased his present farm, which is now owned by his son. In 1865 Mr. Beer was married to Miss Sarah Potter, who was born in Geauga County, Ohio, April 30, 1841, and the daughter of J. K. and Dolly (Thompson) Potter. Mr. Beer died March 21, 1900, and his wife died Dec. 22, 1921. They were the parents of five children, as follows: F. B., the subject of this sketch ; Georgia, lives in Trumbull County, Ohio; Lucy, died in infancy; Guy O., died Dec. 15, 1912 ; and Kate Beach, lives at Warren, Ohio. F. D. Beer attended the district school of Orwell and was a student at New Lyme Institute for three years. He has always followed general farming and stock raising and is well known as a dairyman. On Jan. 1, 1893, Mr. Beer was married to Miss Amelia Crum, a native of Colebrook, born Oct. 9, 1871, and the daughter of James and Olive (Gillett) Crum. To F. D. and Amelia (Crum) Beer four children were born, as follows: George A., born Feb. 7, 1894, lives at Warren, Ohio ; Harry R., born Oct. 23, 1895, lives at home ; Richard J., born March 17, 1901, and John W., born May 30, 1905. Mr. Beer has served as township trustee and has been a member of the school board for twenty-five years. He is a capable and reliable citizen of his community. George H. Lewis, postmaster of Geneva, is a veteran of the World War and a well and favorably known citizen of his community. He was born at Trumbull, in Ashtabula County, Jan. 11, 1894, and is the son of Eli and Dora (Brenemen) Lewis. Eli Lewis, who now lives retired in Geneva, has been a leading and successful farmer of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born in , this county and is the son of Ira and Calista (Prichard) Lewis, natives of Lorain County, Ohio, and early settlers of Ashtabula County. Dora Brenemen Lewis, mother of the subject of this sketch, was also a native of this county and of Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry. She died in 1896. To Mr. and Mrs. Lewis only one child was born, George H., our subject. 1096 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY George H. Lewis lived on his father's farm until he was ten years of age, at which time his father settled in Geneva, where he attended the public schools. He was also a student at Ohio Wesleyan University and at the time of the World War volunteered for service in June, 1918, and was sent to South Carolina, and from there to Quantico, Va., where he was assigned to the Marine Corps. Mr. Lewis served with Company C, Eighteenth Regiment, and sailed for France in September, 1918. After participating in many important battles and drives of the war he was discharged on Aug. 14, 1919, and returned home. He then engaged in the wholesale and retail grocery business with A. J. Ford of Geneva. On Jan. 15, 1923, he was appointed postmaster of Geneva, which office he has since filled in a most efficient and capable manner. On July 14, 1917, Mr. Lewis was united in marriage with Miss Helen Foster, a native of Beach City, Ohio. She is a graduate of Geneva High School and Mt. Union Conservatory of Music. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have no children. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Masonic Lodge and belongs to the American Legion. James Hamilton, deceased, was a substantial and well known citizen of Ashtabula County. He was a native of Scotland, born April 23, 1848, and the son of James and Agnes (Botania) Hamilton. James Hamilton brought his family to Canada from Scotland many years ago. His son, James Jr., the subject of this sketch, remained in Canada for many years and after coming to Ohio settled on a farm in Richmond Township, where he died, Dec. 2, 1920. He was married on Feb. 18, 1874, to Miss Martha McLaren, a native of Scotland, born March 16, 1853. She died in Canada, Nov. 25, 1889, leaving the following children: James M., lives in Richmond Township ; Wesley R., lives in Richmond Township; Margaret E., deceased ; John A., deceased ; and Martha Agnes Turner, lives on the home place. Later Mr. Hamilton was married to Miss Isabella J. Walsh and to that union two children were born, William E. and Clifford, both of whom are now deceased. Miss Martha Agnes Hamilton married James W. Turner, a native of Crawford County, Pa., born Nov. 3, 1897, and the son of James and Clina (Palmer) Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Turner have four children: Cora Millerton, lives at Jefferson, Ohio ; Nora ; Ora ; and James Turner. To James PICTURE OF JAMES HAMILTON HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1097 and Martha Agnes (Hamilton) Turner have been born two children, Margaret A. and Douglas. Mr. Hamilton had many friends throughout Ashtabula County and the Hamilton family has always stood high in the community. William Albert Carter, deceased, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born in Harpersfield Township, Ashtabula County, Nov. 10, 1859, and was the son of William and Jane (Burton) Carter. William and Jane (Burton) Carter were natives of England and came to this country in 1854. They located on the old Johnson Warden farm in Harpersfield Township, which they rented for several years. Mr. Carter then purchased 135 acres, which he improved, and at the time of his death, in 1921, he was the owner of 431 acres. His wife died in 1918, at the age of eighty-five years. They were the parents of the following children: Charles, lives in Oregon ; Hattie, the widow of A. Kelsey, lives in Cleveland ; William Albert, the subject of this sketch ; Jennie, the wife of George Morgan, Geneva Township, Ashtabula County ; John J., lives in Harpersfield Township ; and Rose, the wife of George Mitchell, Geneva Township. William Albert Carter followed farming during his entire life and met with marked success. He owned 221 acres of good farm land in Harpersfield Township, which is now operated by his son. Mr. Carter specialized in dairy farming. He died June 17, 1922. On Nov. 25, 1902, Mr. Carter was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Grimwood, who was born in Harpersfield Township, July 5, 1882, and the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Lilly) Grimwood, natives of England and early settlers of Ashtabula County. Mr. Grimwood was a farmer and died in 1899. His wife died in 1901. They had nine children, two of whom are now deceased. To William Albert and Jessie (Grim- wood) Carter three children were born : Glenn, born June 6, 1904 ; Eugene, born Oct. 12, 1908 ; and Effie Jane, born April 14, 1916. In politics Mr. Carter was identified with the Republican party and he held the office of township supervisor for a number of years. He was an excellent citizen and merited the high esteem in which he was held by the community. 1098 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY George E. Wahlstrom, professor of music at the Harbor Special School, is among the leading and widely known musicians of Ashtabula County. He was born in Helsingfors, Finland, April 22, 1883, and is a son of Carl and Gustava (Forsman) Wahlstrom. Carl Wahlstrom was born in Finland in 1847. He was a merchant there during his entire life and died in 1920. His wife died in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Wahlstrom had seven children, of whom George E., the subject of this sketch, is the only surviving member. George E. Wahlstrom was educated in the public schools of his native town, from which he was graduated in 1899. Three years later he completed a course at the Helsingfors Military Band School. In 1902 he came to this country and settled at Maynard, Mass., where he directed a Finnish band. Two years later he removed to Monessen, Pa., where he conducted a band and also taught orchestra music in the high school. In 1910 Mr. Wahlstrom went to Berlin, Germany, where he spent one year in the study of music. His Monessen band made a European trip in 1920 and is recognized as one of the leading bands in that section of the state. While on the tour Mr. Wahlstrom was honored by the President of Finland, who presented him with the Cross of the White Rose, a tribute to Mr. Wahlstrom's ability as a conductor. In August, 1922, Mr. Wahlstrom came to Ashtabula, where he took charge of the Humina band, which was organized in Ashtabula thirty years ago. He teaches orchestration and music in the Harbor Special School and also conducts the school band of forty pieces. In 1924 Mr. Wahlstrom organized the Ashtabula Philharmonic orchestra, which contains forty members. Its first public appearance was made at the Ashtabula Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 23, 1924. On Nov. 19, 1908, Mr. Wahlstrom was married to Miss Hilma Heikkinen, who was born at Hancock, Mich., May 7, 1885. She is the daughter of Peter and Mary (Kempainen) Heikkinen, natives of Finland, and early settlers of Michigan. They are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Wahlstrom the following children have been born : Irma, born at Red Lodge, Mont., Aug. 30, 1909 ; Marie, born at Calumet, Mich., Aug. 25, 1913; Charlotte, born at Monessen, Pa., Aug. 29, 1919; Marie, born at Monessen, Pa., April 3, 1917; and Airi, born at Monessen, Pa., July 30, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Wahlstrom are identified with the Republican party in politics, and are members of the Finnish Lutheran Church. He belongs HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1099 to the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Kaleva. Mr. Wahlstrom has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is held in the highest regard by all who know him. Don A. Myers, well known as an enterprising farmer and substantial citizen of Geneva Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, Aug. 17, 1884, and is the son of Addison D. and Ella K. (Lockwood) Myers. Addison D. Myers was born in Erie County, N. Y., April 11, 1836. When he was ten years old his father died and he then started out to earn his living, working at various occupations in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Cincinnati, Ohio. He went south, and in 1853 went to Iowa, where he spent several years. From there he went to Chicago and worked at the carpenter trade for several years. Upon learning that his mother had settled in Geneva, Ohio, he immediately came here, where he engaged in the lumber business. During the Civil War, Mr. Myers enlisted and served with the Ohio Light Artillery for three months. After his return from service he opened the first feed and livery business at Geneva and later established a store at Garrettsville. He became a manufacturer of mowing machines and was superintendent of the Geneva Tool Company. In 1882 Mr. Myers sold his interest in the business and purchased eighty- two acres of land near Geneva, where he engaged in general farming. At the time of his death, in 1924, he was the owner of 345 acres of well improved land in Geneva Township. Mr. Myers was married in December, 1863, to Miss Marie A. Tinker, a daughter of Charles and Mary Tinker, of Garrettsville, Ohio, who died in October, 1869. On Dec. 31, 1873, he was married to Miss Ella K. Lockwood, the daughter of Jonathan and Emma (Waterman) Lockwood, and to this union the following children were born: Don A., the subject of this sketch ; Eva, the wife of Capt. L. B. Cummings, lives at Newport News, Va.; and Eula, the wife of John Seymour, of Ashtabula. Mr. Myers was a Democrat and a member of the Masonic Lodge. His wife died in October, 1923. Don A. Myers grew up on his father's farm and attended the public and high schools of Geneva. He then engaged in farming on the home place and in 1904 became an extensive shipper of horses. Mr. Myers shipped his horses to New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, and 1100 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY was well known throughout the state. In 1920 he retired from that occupation and since that time has done a great deal of home building. He is a stockholder in the Geneva Milling Company and a director of the Geneva & Madison Savings & Loan Company. On Dec. 6, 1903, Mr. Myers was married to Miss Nellie J. Wright, of Geneva, and the daughter of Gilman and Sarah (Lenard) Wright. Mr. Wright was a prominent contractor of Geneva for many years and is now deceased. His widow still resides there. To Mr. and Mrs. Myers five children have been born, as follows: Julius, lives in Virginia ; Ella, Vivian, Frederick and Genevieve, all at home. Mr. Myers is an independent voter. He and his family hold membership in the Methodist Church and are progressive citizens of their community. C. E. Williams, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Lenox Township, is a native of Ashtabula County. He was born in the township where he now resides, April 9, 1883, and is a son of Kingsbury and Ellen (Thompson) Williams. Kingsbury Williams, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, and a native of Ohio. He was born at Bristolville, and at an early date settled in Lenox Township, where he spent the remainder of his life. His wife was born in Ireland and came to this country with her parents when she was eleven years of age. She is also deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Williams were born six children, as follows : Ada, married Howard Hoskins, lives at Hartsgrove, Ohio ; Florence, married Wesley Holcomb, lives at Jacksonville, Florida ; Elva and Artie, both deceased ; C. E., the subject of this sketch; and Clara Imogene, married Charles Bailey, lives at Jacksonville, Fla. C. E. Williams attended the public schools of Lenox Township and for several years was employed as painter and paperhanger. He now owns and operates fifty-eight acres of good farm land, which is improved with a modern residence and farm buildings. He is a dairy farmer and specializes in the breeding of Holstein cattle. On April 10, 1909, Mr. Williams was married to Miss Grace B. Queen, who was born at Johnstown, W. Va., July 18, 1881, a daughter of J. M. and Ida (Lawrence) Queen, now residents of Clarksburg, W. Va., and the parents of the following children: Mrs. Williams; Bessie L., married E. J. Green, lives at Deerfield, Ohio ; Clifton, married Edna B. Queen, lives HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1101 at Clarksburg, W. Va.; Gladys E., at home ; and Candas Mary, married Wayne Weaver, lives at Clarksburg, W. Va. To Mr. and Mrs. Williams have been born two children : Clarence Paul, born Aug. 19, 1910, attends Central High School ; and Herbert James, born Sept. 14, 1916. Mr. Williams is an independent voter. He is a capable and industrious man who is highly esteemed in his neighborhood. W. R. Crosby, a substantial and well known farmer and stockman of Rome Township, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born there, Sept. 14, 1869, and is the son of Elliott and Betsy (Crowell) Crosby. Elliott Crosby was born Feb. 28, 1839, and died Jan. 5, 1876. He was the son of Elijah Crosby, who came to Ashtabula County in 1806. Elliott Crosby was married to Betsy Crowell, who was born Aug. 22, 1841, and died April 9, 1922. To this union the following children were born : Howard Crowell, born Oct. 16, 1866, lives at Geneva, where he is engaged in the grocery business ; W. R., the subject of this sketch ; Mary Elizabeth, born Dec. 28, 1870, lives at Rock Creek, Ohio ; and Lillie Esther Hart, born Jan. 25, 1872, died Dec. 29, 1898. W. R. Crosby has always lived on a farm. He attended the district schools and New Lyme Institute, after which he engaged in general farming and stock raising. He now owns a well improved farm of 182 acres in Rome Township and raises good stock. On Oct. 20, 1898, Mr. Crosby was married to Miss Sarah Crosby, and they have three children, Esther, Florence, and Alice. Mr. Crosby and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church and are favorably known throughout the community. E. A. Hieston is a World War veteran and a well known and substantial citizen of Lenox Township. He was born in Van Wert, Ohio, Aug. 17, 1888, and is a son of William E. and Rachel (Bell) Hieston. William E. Hieston and his wife, who are residents of VanWert, are the parents of the following children: E. A., the subject of this sketch ; Albert L.; Ida, married Orley Paliney, lives at Hillsdale, Mich. ; Ada, married William Keist, lives at Scott, Ohio ; and May, married Harry V. Hunter, lives at Jackson, Mich. 1102 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY E. A. Hieston received his education in the schools of Van Wert and came to Ashtabula County in 1914. He conducts a metal shop at Ray's Corners, in Lenox Township, and is a roofing contractor. He also does other repair work and is widely known throughout the community. During the World War Mr. Hieston enlisted and was stationed at Camp Taylor and later at Camp Knox. On Dec. 16, 1921, Mr. Hieston was united in marriage with Miss Arminta Hayford, a native of Lenox Township, born May 20, 1902, and a daughter of C. R. and Sarah (Wallace) Hayford, early settlers of Ashtabula County. Mrs. Hieston has a sister, Ethel, who married Carl Mead, and resides at Cherry Valley, Ohio. Mr. Hieston is a Republican. a member of the Baptist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Red Men. Andrew Merila has been connected with the New York Central Railroad for 20 years and is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula county. He was born in Finland, November 11, 1881, and is a son of Eli and Anna Merila. Eli Merila spent his entire life on a farm in Finland and died June 26, 1924. His widow lives on the home place there. They had three children. Andrew, the subject of this sketch ; John, lives in Finland, and Anna, married. Alfred Newguard, lives in Michigan. After coming to the United States in 1905, Andrew Merila located in Ashtabula county and entered the employ of the New York Central Railroad in the car repair department. He is now foreman of that shop. In 1924, Mr. Merila removed to Jefferson township, where he owns a large and well improved farm. He specializes in dairy farming and is a breeder of Holstein cattle. On April 11, 1906, Mr. Merila was married to Miss Mary Tarppa, also a native of Finland, born February 15, 1886, and a daughter of John and Catherine Tarppa, both of whom are deceased. They were the parents of six children, as follows : Mrs. Merila ; John, lives in Finland ; Helen, deceased ; William, lives in Ashtabula ; Elma and Arthur, live in Finland. To Andrew and Mary (Tarppa) Merila seven children have been born: Aili, born October 23, 1907; Sula, born November 28, 1908; Arvl, born January 10, 1910; Anna, born September 18, 1911; Arnold, born March 27, 1913; Leo, born June 25, 1917, and Gertrude, born October 26, 1922. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1103 Mr. Merila and his family are members of the Lutheran church and he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a progressive type of man, a good farmer and a successful manager. John Zeman, an extensive farmer and stockman of Jefferson township, and the owner of sixty-one acres of good farm land, was born on a farm in Austria-Hungary in 1879, and is the son of Joseph and Mary Zeman. Joseph Zeman spent his entire life in Austria-Hungary and was a farmer. He and his wife are deceased. They had four children : Charles; Rose, lives in the United States; Francis, lives in Austria-Hungary, and John, the subject of this sketch. John Zeman was educated in the schools of his native land and in 1904 came to the United States and settled in Cleveland, where he remained sixteen years. In 1920 he removed to Ashtabula county and located on his present farm in Jefferson Township. Mr. Zeman is a grain and dairy farmer and raises good stock. He is well known throughout the township and is a successful farmer. In 1904 Mr. Zeman was married to Miss Frances Wvashut, a native of Austria-Hungary, born in 1884, and the daughter of Theodore and Mary Wvashut. Mr. and Mrs. Wvashut have six children as follows: Franklin, lives in Pennsylvania ; Albert, Anna, Jadurga, and Mary, all living in Austria-Hungary ; and Mrs. Zeman. To Mr. and Mrs. Zeman three children have been born: Frank, born April 15, 1910; Walter, born September 16, 1916, and Anna, twin sister of Walter. Mr. Zeman and his family are members of the Catholic church. Clark E. Richard, a prosperous farmer of Andover township, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born at West Salem, June 14, 1870, and is the son of Abraham P. and Hannah (Artman) Richard. Abraham P. Richard was a native of Pennsylvania, born November 26, 1837. He moved his family to Ohio in 1882 and settled on the present Richard farm in Andover township. Mr. Richard was successful as a farmer and stockman and was well known throughout the county. He died March 11, 1916, and his wife, who was born July 9, 1838, died August 20, 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Richard were the parents of the following chil- 1104 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY dren: Milton, lives at Youngstown, Ohio; Frank, deceased ; Clark E., the subject of this sketch Oscar W., lives at Erie, Pa., and five children died in infancy. Clark E. Richard spent his boyhood on the home place and attended the district schools. In 1899 Mr. Richard took over the home place in Andover township, which he has since operated. He specializes in the breeding of dairy stock and is an extensive dairyman. On November 28, 1906, Mr. Richard was married to Miss Alice Barber, a native of Williamsfield, Ohio, born March 9, 1885, and the daughter of Ansel and Harriet Barber, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard four daughters have been born as follows: Gladys B., born February 13, 1908; Ruth and Ruby, twins, born June 5, 1910; and Arlie Irene, born November 9, 1911. Mr. Richard is an independent voter. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Richard is a substantial man, industrious and capable, who has made a success of his work. G. T. Woodworth, of Dodgeville, is a successful and well-known young business man of Ashtabula county. He was born on a farm in Wayne township, July 23, 1890, and is a son of H. 0. and Sarah (Patrick) Woodworth. H. 0. Woodworth was born in Wayne township, September 18, 1866, and ranks among the successful farmers of Ashtabula county. In 1887 he was married to Miss Sarah Patrick, who was born in Ashtabula county, November 1, 1867. To this union four children were born: G. T., the subject of this sketch ; Emily McGovney, born October 25, 1893, lives at Seaman, Ohio; Hattie, born April 8, 1900, at home; and Raymond, born June 14, 1909. G. T. Woodworth spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the public schools at Wayne. After his marriage in 1912 he engaged in farming until 1916, at which time he purchased the business of S. C. Barber, of Dodgeville. Mr. Woodworth carries a complete line of general hardware, furnaces, sheet metal, etc. On December 23, 1912, Mr. Woodworth was married to Miss Velma May Rose, a native of Denmark township, Ashtabula county, born May 4, 1890, and the daughter of A. J. and Luella Rose, residents of Linesville, Pa., and the parents of the following children: Mrs. Woodworth ; Carl A., lives at Linesville, Pa., and F. J. lives at Williamsfield, Ohio. To G. P. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1105 and Velma May (Rose) Woodworth four children have been born: Pauline E., born January 2, 1914 ; Vivian R., born February 4, 1918; Doris L., born October 14, 1920, and Kenneth G., born October 30, 1923. Mr. Woodworth is a republican, a member of the Congregational church and his wife belongs to the Disciples church, at Rockwell. He is an enterprising young man whose success in life is already assured. Mrs. Kate I. Laughlin was born in Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, March 5, 1865, the youngest of a family of six children of Edward E. and Marjorie Turch Ives ; was educated in the High school of Jefferson; in 1886 entered the Probate Court of Ashtabula County and served during the term of Judge Edward C. Wade, Judge James P. Cadwell and Judge A. P. Laughlin; during the time she served with Judge Cadwell she was made a Deputy, being the first woman to be sworn in as deputy to serve in that capacity in Ashtabula County. On May 26, 1893 she married Archibald P. Laughlin, attorney at law, and lived in Ashtabula until 1903 when they removed to the county seat, Jefferson, Mr. Laughlin at this having been elected probate judge of the County ; in April, 1903, she took the position as chief deputy of the Probate Court, which position she held for six years, in 1909, completing 14 years of service in this Court. In June, 1918 Mrs. Laughlin was elected by the Board of Directors of the Ashtabula County Chapter of the American Red Cross as executive secretary, having charge of the work for the chapter in behalf of the returned service men of the County and their families, after the close of the War, which position she still holds, in 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin returned to Ashtabula to reside in 1916. Mr. Laughlin died April 16, 1921, as a result of an injury received in March, 1915. Archibald P. Laughlin was born in Andover, Ashtabula County, Ohio, June 12, 1863, son of Andrew C. and Mary Cadwell Laughlin. He was raised on a farm in Andover, attending high school in Jefferson and was graduated in 1883 from Bloomingfield School in Trumbull County. At the age of 17 years he began teaching school and taught seven winters, three of them in Texas ; he read law three years with his uncle, the late Judge James P. Cadwell, at Jefferson and was admitted to the bar in March, 1887, soon after became a deputy in the Probate Court under 1106 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Judge Edward C. Wade, served in this capacity until May, 1892 when he began the practice of law in partnership with Judge L. S. Sherman at Ashtabula, Ohio. May 26, 1893 he was united in marriage with Miss Kate Ives, youngest daughter of Edward E. and Marjorie Turch Ives, of Jefferson, Ohio. In April, 1894, was elected solicitor of the city of Ashtabula, serving until February, 1903, when he was elected probate judge of the county, serving six years. In 1914 he again took up the practice of law in Conneaut, Ohio ; in 1915 he was elected solicitor for that city. On March 8, 1915, he sustained a fractured hip from a fall, this caused his retirement from active practice in 1917 and resulted in his death on April 16, 1921 at Ashtabula, Ohio, where he had removed in November, 1916 ; his burial was at Jefferson, Ohio. Mr. Laughlin was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Ashtabula and also of Columbian Commandery, Al Koran Shrine and Scotttish Rite 32d degree Mason. Charles Wesley Tailing, well known building contractor of Conneaut, was born at Ontario, Canada, December 10, 1876, and is the son of Charles and Ruth (Parsons) Talling. Charles Talling was a native of England and a pioneer settler of Canada, where he engaged in general farming many years. Mr. and Mrs. Talling, now deceased, were the parents of ten children, as follows : Mary Jane, married Christopher Roberts, lives at Alberta, Canada ; Anna and Katie, deceased ; Joseph, lives at Erie, Pa.; Laura, married John Vaughn, lives at Alberta, Canada ; Charles Wesley, the subject of this sketch; Lizzie, married Harrison Curtis, lives in Canada ; Edith, married M. Leachman, lives in Canada ; Jessie, and Fred, also live in Canada. Charles Wesley Talling was reared and educated in Canada and when a young man learned the carpenter trade, which he has followed successfully for many years. He has been in business for himself in Conneaut since 1917, and during that time has erected many public buildings in Ashtabula county, as well as a large number of homes. The Talling residence is located at 520 Broad street. Mr. Talling was married first to Miss Edith Mathews, a native of Conneaut, who died February 13, 1899, leaving the following children: Ruth, married Harry Foster, lives at Conneaut, and Ardis, who lives with HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 1107 her grandmother. On June 13, 1913, Mr. Tailing was married to Miss Bertha Blistine, a native of New York, and to this union one child was born, Alma. Mr. Tailing is a republican, a member of the First Baptist church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias. He is an enterprising and substantial citizen of Ashtabula county and is widely known.