(RETURN TO THE TITLE PAGE) 700 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY E. A. and Cora E. (Cole) Titus three children have been born: Archie, lives at Akron, Ohio, is a World War veteran ; Ruth, married Frank Dean, lives at Niles, Ohio ; and Lloyd, lives in Conneaut Township. There are five grandchildren: Dorothy and Elizabeth Bean; and Charles, Clifford and Edward Lloyd Titus. Mr. Titus is a Republican and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. He and his family are reliable citizens of Ashtabula County. John Holkko, who is in the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad at Conneaut, was born in that city, April 6, 1898, and is the son of John and Mary (Laskinen) Holkko. John Holkko, Sr., is a native of Finland. In 1893 he came to the United States, locating at Ashtabula where he remained until 1895, at which time he removed to Conneaut and entered the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. In 1904, Mr. Holkko engaged in the confectionery business at 972 Broad Street, where he is now located. There were eight children in the Holkko family, as follows : August, deceased ; John, Jr., the subject of this sketch; Hilda, married Sam Albert, lives in Cleveland ; Hulda, lives in Cleveland ; Hilma, a student at Ohio State University ; Helmi and Hilja, at home ; and Helen, deceased. Mrs. Holkko died Aug. 8, 1912. John Holkko, Jr., has always lived in Conneaut. After finishing his school work he traveled for two years as a musician with the Barnum and Bailey circus. He was later engaged in the dairy business and in 1920 entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a switchman in which capacity he is now employed. Mr. Holkko was married at Jefferson, Ohio, on Sept. 15, 1917, to Miss Saima Naykki, a native of Conneaut, born Jan. 29, 1898, and a daughter of Gus and Elizabeth Naykki, residents of Conneaut. Mrs. Holkko has the following brothers and sisters : John and William live at Conneaut ; and Milja, married Edward Kari, lives in\ Conneaut. To Mr. and Mrs. Holkko have been born three children: Saima, born July 25, 1918; Elma, born July 8, 1920; and John, born Nov. 15, 1922. Mr. Holkko is a member of the Lutheran church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He is a reliable citizen, industrious and enterprising. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 701 Henry Smith, owner and proprietor of the Smith Cash Grocery of Conneaut, ranks among the prominent and successful business men of Ashtabula County. He was born at Conneaut, June 6, 1862, and is the son of Henry L. and Adelia (Phillips) Smith. Henry L. Smith was a native of Conneaut, where he spent his entire life and engaged in the building contracting business.. He died in July, 1869, and his wife died Jan. 14, 1892. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had two children: Henry, the subject of this sketch; and Mary, married Edward A. Shoemaker, an engineer on the Northern Pacific Railroad, lives at Seattle, Wash. Henry Smith has always lived in Conneaut. After completing his schooling he was employed in the Cummins Canning Company for 15 years, after which he entered into partnership with Mr. Neal, and the business was known as Smith & Neal. This partnership existed for 15 years, at which time the Mercantile Company was organized by Messrs. Smith, Neal and Heasman. In 1915 Mr. Smith engaged in the grocery business with his son, Clyde, and son-in-law, E. L. Mosher, and they now operate three cash stores in Conneaut, and do a large volume of business. On Nov. 22, 1883, Mr. Smith was united in marriage with Miss Hattie M. Ellis, a native of Conneaut, born Nov. 7,.1857, and the daughter of William Avery and Mariah (Holmes) Ellis. Mr. Ellis was born at Ripley, N. Y., Dec. 22, 1833, and was among the first settlers of Ashtabula County, where he organized the Ashtabula Plow Handle Factory. Mr. Ellis died April 26, 1921, and his widow lives in Ashtabula with her daughter and is 88 years of age. They were the parents of five children, as follows : Mrs. Smith; Florence F., lives in Ashtabula and was the first teacher in the county to receive a pension; Minnie, married Homer Whelpley, lives in Cleveland, where she conducts a school in dress making ; William Walter, lives in Ashtabula ; and Amy, married Oliver Thompson, lives in Cleveland. To Henry and Hattie M. (Ellis) Smith six children were born, as follows : Florence M., born April 3, 1885, a bookkeeper in her father's stores, lives at home ; William Henry, born Dec. 31, 1886, lives at Canton, Ohio; Grace L., born Aug. 17, 1889, married E. L. Mosher on Jan. 3, 1908, and he is a member of the firm of Smith Cash Grocery ; Clyde Edward, born Sept. 1, 1891, engaged in business with his father and also actively engaged in the coaching of athletics at Conneaut High School; Howard Avery, born Dec. 27, 1895, was killed by a train on Dec. 6, 1912 ; and Raymond, born July 6, 1903 in store with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Smith 702 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY have seven grandchildren : Dessaline, Donald, Gerald, Elmer and Florence Elizabeth Mosher ; and Marjorie Hattie and Bettie Elizabeth Smith. Mr. Smith is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his family hold membership in the Christian Church and are leading citizens of Ashtabula County. John C. Hardy, a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County and a member of one of the county's prominent pioneer families, was born at Kelloggsvills, in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, June 30, 1879. He is the son of George and Emma (Colby) Hardy. George Hardy, deceased, was a native of Monroe Township, where his parents settled many years ago. He was a prosperous farmer and a prominent citizen. Mr. Hardy died Nov. 20, 1921, and his widow lives in ,Conneaut. They were the parents of the follOWing children : John C., the subject of this sketch ; Callie M., married H. F. Cantilin, lives in Conneaut ; and Edward, deceased. John C. Hardy received his education in the public schools of Conneaut and began life as a stationary engineer at the docks in Conneaut. He later entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a pipe fitter, in which capacity he now serves. The Hardy residence is located on Lake Road and is known as Terrace Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy conduct a summer hotel there and have an extensive business there during the summer months. Mrs. Hardy's mother, Mrs. Harris, is also a partner in the business. On Dec. 10, 1900, Mr. Hardy was united in marriage with Miss Alice M. Harris, a native of near Springfield, Pa., born Jan, 20, 1882, and the daughter of George and Sarah (Wigent) Harris, natives of Ashtabula County. Mr. Harris was born Aug. 26, 1853, and died Jan. 17, 1912. When a young man he sailed on the lakes and received the rank of captain. He was a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Harris was born at Jefferson, Ohio, March 21, 1863. Their only child was Mrs. Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy have no children. Mr. Hardy is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a reliable citizen of his community. Lemuel Wigent, grandfather of Mrs. John C. Hardy, was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Ashtabula County, having come here many HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 703 years ago. He settled on land in Jefferson Township and became a prosperous farmer. Mr. Wigent was married to Miss Ellen Cartner, a native of Ashtabula County, and to this union three children were born, as follows: Mary, married Ira Johnson, lives in New York ; Almeta, deceased ; and Mrs. Harris, mother of Mrs. Hardy. Mr. Wigent died May 10, 1882, and his wife died in 1867. J. D. Bennett & Son are well known garage owners of Amboy and leading citizens of Ashtabula County. J. M. Bennett, World War veteran and successful young business man, was born at Roanoke, W. Va., Jan. 9, 1894, and is the son of John D. and Fleda (Conrad) Bennett. John D. Bennett is among the pioneer automobile repair men of Ashtabula County. His garage at Amboy is the oldest in the county. Mr. Bennett came to Ashtabula County in 1908 and located at Sheffield Center, where he engaged in business. Two years later he removed to Amboy and established his present business. He and his son are first class mechanics and do general repair work, and also carry a complete line of accessories and tires. To John D. and Fleda (Conrad) Bennett three children were born: James M., the subject of this sketch ; Ruby, lives at home ; and Clarence C., also engaged in business with his father. J. M. Bennett, the subject of this sketch, received his education in the public and high schools of Conneaut, and has always been in business with his father since completing his schooling. During the World War he enlisted for service with the 23rd Division on Nov. 29, 1917. He was discharged April 1, 1919. On Dec. 4, 1919, Mr. Bennett was united in marriage with Miss Genevieve Bergen, a native of New Jersey, born May 12, 1897, and the daughter of Simon H. and Anna M. Bergen. Mrs. Bennett has the following brothers: Clarence, lives in New Jersey, is a World War veteran ; Ralph, lives at New Brunswick, N. J.; Carl and Lawrence, both at home. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have a daughter, Dorothy J., who was born Oct. 4, 1920. Another child died in infancy. Mr. Bennett belongs to the American Legion and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his father are well liked throughout the community in which they are well known. 704 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Charles E. Marcy, well known funeral director of Conneaut, was born there, Feb. 6, 1872, and is the son of Willard and Oliva (Ball) Marcy. Willard Marcy, a pioneer funeral director of Ashtabula County, was born near Conneaut. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He died in 1896, and his wife, a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1915. They were the parents of the following children: Eva, married A. B. Putney, deceased; Henry, deceased ; Emma, lives at Warren, Pa.; Sylvia, married A. M. Weston, lives at Los Angeles, Cal.; George, an enginer on the Nickel Plate Railroad, lives at Conneaut ; Charles E., the subject of this sketch ; and Edith, married J. W. Pigeon, lives at Conneaut. Charles E. Marcy has always lived in Conneaut. After finishing his schooling he engaged in business with his father, and upon the latter's death succeeded to the business. Mr. Marcy has a well equipped funeral home located at Harbor and Liberty Streets. On Sept. 1, 1891, Mr. Marcy was married to Miss Viola Daugherty, a native of Conneaut, born Nov. 23, 1870, and the daughter of Hugh and Ruth (Blanchard) Daugherty, the former a native of Canada and the latter of Vermont. Mr. Daugherty died in 1897, and his wife died in 1915. They were the parehts of the following children: Helen, lives in Conneaut Township, Ashtabula County ; Wallace, died in 1890 ; Mary Jane, married George Chapman, lives at Conneaut ; Julia Ann, twin sister of Mary Jane, married J. F. Sawtelle, lives at Conneaut ; Anna, the widow of Harry Byron, lives at Conneaut ; Mrs. Marcy, and Laura, married John Hale, lives at Conneaut. To Mr. and Mrs. Marcy three children were born: Hugh Willard, born in 1892, mention of whom is made below; Helen Esther, born in 1894, married C. A. Hyre, a professor at West Commerce High School at Cleveland, lives at Lakewood, Ohio ; and Robert Charles, born in 1909, at home. There are four grandchildren : Charles H. Marcy, born in September, 1920 ; Mary Jane Marcy, born Feb. 18, 1922; Jean Hyre, born in 1919, and Marjorie Ann Hyre, born in 1921. Hugh Willard Marcy is a veteran of the World War having served in France with the Lakeside Hospital Unit for 27 months. On Sept. 1, 1919, he was married to Miss Mabel Horn, who had served throughout the war as a Red Cross nurse with the Lakeside Hospital Unit. Mr. Marcy is in business with his father at Conneaut, and is the third generation following this profession. Charles E. Marcy is a director of the Mutual Loan Bank. He is a PICTURE OF CHARLES E. MARCY HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 705 member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows ; the Elks Lodge; and the Modern Woodmen of America ; the Masonic Lodge, Commandery, and Shrine ; Knights of Pythias ; Rotary Club, and Country Club. William H. Baird, who conducts a general merchandise business at Amboy, is a well known and substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in McHenry County, Ill., Nov. 15, 1882, and is the son of George W. and Martha M. (Tucker) Baird. George W. Baird was a native of Ohio and an early settler of McHenry County, Ill. He settled on a farm of 320 acres and became a prosperous farmer and stockman. He was a grain farmer. During the Civil War Mr. Baird enlisted for service and served throughout the war in Company K, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He contracted measles and lost his sight while in the army, but four years later recovered it completely. Mr. Baird was a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. He died in November, 1916, and his wife, a native of Huntsburg, Ohio, died in June, 1908. William H., the subject of this sketch, was their only child. William H. Baird spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Illinois and was educated in the public schools of Elgin, Ill. He came to Ashtabula County in 1901 and entered the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company at Conneaut, remaining there a short time. He served as a postal clerk and carrier for three years and on Jan. 1, 1920, entered the general merchandise business at Amboy, and he is building up a splendid business. Mr. Baird also owns 45 acres of good farm land in Conneaut Township. On Aug. 29, 1907, Mr. Baird was united in marriage with Miss Bessie B. Ring, a native of Conneaut Township, and the daughter of Loran W. and Mary (Pettis) Ring, who were the parents of the following children: Milton, lives in Ashtabula County ; Roy E., lives in Conneaut Township ; John, a farmer, lives in Ashtabula County ; and Mrs. Baird. Mr. Ring was a prominent farmer of the county and died in 1903. His wife lives in Conneaut Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Baird have been born three children: Morris, Gordon and Helen, all at home. Mr. Baird is identified with the Republican party in politics and he and his family hold membership in the Methodist Church. They are held in high regard throughout the community and have many friends. 706 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY F. C. Colby, now living retired on his farm in Conneaut Township, was for many years a leading farmer and stockman of Ashtabula County. He was born in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, Oct. 14, 1846, and is the son of George and Mary (Kent) Colby. George Colby was a native of Vermont and an early settler of Ashtabula County. He purchased a farm of 350 acres in Monroe Township, which he improved and operated for many years. Mr. Colby was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He and his wife, now deceased, were the parents of two children : Laura, married Judge Betts, both deceased ; and F. C., the subject of this sketch. F. C. Colby received his education in a frame school house and started life farming with his father. At one time he owned 100 acres of good farm land in Monroe Township and was a breeder of stock. Mr. Colby has lived on the same farm in Conneaut Township for 32 years. Mr. Colby was married the first time to Miss Nettie Olds, a native of East Conneaut, born March 22, 1850, and to this union one daughter was born, Harriet, nOW deceased. Mrs. Colby died March 23, 1913, and Mr. Colby was married later to Miss Victoria Crowther, a native of Kingsville, Ohio, born Nov. 30, 1861, and the daughter of Isaac and Susie (Winder) Crowther. Mr. Crowther died April 3, 1891, and his wife died March 1, 1913. They were the parents of the following children : Emily, married James Rawson, lives retired at Girard, Pa.; Sarah, lives at Kingsville, Ohio ; Nettie, married Clinton Loose, lives at Kingsville, Ohio ; Charles, died Aug. 4, 1924 ; Arthur, deceased ; Belle, married Dr. Frank Loose, lives at Mt. Morrison, Col.; Frank, deceased ; Mrs. Colby ; and Clint, lives at Conneaut. Mr. Colby is a Republican and is widely and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County. Frank Salisbury, a well known and highly respected citizen of Conneaut Township, was born in that township, Dec. 31, 1878, the son of Frank and Eliza (Griswold) Salisbury. Frank Salisbury, Sr., who now lives retired on his farm in Conneaut Township, is a native of Ashtabula County. He owns 70 acres of well improved land and for many years was a breeder of pure bred stock. He is a Republican and served as road supervisor for two terms. Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury have four children, as follows : Ralph, lives at Conneaut : HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 707 Agnes, married Phillip Risley, lives on Lake Road, Conneaut ; Frank, the subject of this sketch ; and Ownie, lives at Ridgway, Pa. Frank Salisbury, Jr., was educated in the district schools of Conneaut Township and began life farming on the home place. He later was employed by the New York Central Railroad and then by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company at Ashtabula Harbor. Mr. Salisbury also engaged in business at Ashtabula and conducted a billiard parlor and cigar store. On Dec. 4, 1922, he entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a sheet metal worker. On Dec. 4, 1904, Mr. Salisbury was united in marriage with Miss Dora Eaton, a native of Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, and the daughter of Alvin and Eva M. (Mallory) Eaton, the former a native of Ashtabula County and the latter of Pennsylvania. Mr. Eaton was a successful farmer of Ashtabula County and died June 20, 1912. His wife died Sept. 21, 1923. She taught school before her marriage at Pierpont, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton were the parents of the following children : Nettie, married Iris Kent, lives in Ashtabula County ; Mrs. Salisbury ; Anna, married Merl. Hannah, lives in Youngstown, Ohio ; and Florence, lives in Conneaut. To Frank and Dora (Eaton) Salisbury one child has been born, Evelyn Elizabeth, a high school student. Mr. Salisbury is a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and is identified with the Elks lodge. He is a reliable and efficient member of the community where he has always lived. P. H. Best, now living retired on his farm in Conneaut Township, is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Carroll County, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1853, and is the son of Abraham and Martha (Harkness) Best. Abraham Best died while in service during the Civil War. He was a native of Carroll County, Ohio, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising for many years. Mr. Best was also a building contractor. Mr. and Mrs. Best were the parents of the following children : Henry, lives in Tuscarawas County, Ohio ; John, lives in Putnam County, Ind.; James, lives in Putnam County, Ind.; P. H., the subject of this sketch ; Alonzo, deceased; Oliver R., lives at Lorain, Ohio ; Martha J., deceased ; Charles R., lives in Putnam County, Ind. ; and Sarah, deceased. Henry Best is a Civil War veteran, having enlisted for service at the age of 16 years. 708 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY P. H. Best received his education in the district schools of Carroll County, Ohio, and began life as a farmer. He spent five years in Indiana and later lived in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he followed his trade as a carpenter. In 1900 Mr. Best settled in Ashtabula County, and operated a saw and feed mill on the outskirts of the city of Conneaut. He is now retired. On July 3, 1876, Mr. Best was married to Miss Angie Evans, a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, born Oct. 15, 1854, and the daughter of Jesse and Christina (Miller) Evans, both of whom are now deceased. There were nine children in the Evans family, as follows : Sarah Jane, Rhodie. Jacob, Dell, and Henry, all deceased; Mrs. Best ; Louis, a farmer, lives at Amboy, Ohio ; Theresa, married James Gray, lives in Tuscarawas County, Ohio; and Eugene, lives at Amboy, Ohio. Jacob Evans was a veteran of the Civil War. To P. H. and Angie (Evans) Best have been born three children, as follows : D. E., died at the age of 18 years ; V. E., lives at Albion, Pa.; and P. E., lives in Toledo, Ohio. The Best family is well known in Ashtabula County and are highly regarded among their many friends and acquaintances. Frank W. Follett, an Ashtabula County pioneer, now living on his farm in Conneaut Township, was born at Pierpont, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1859, and is the son of Nathaniel and Emily (Bushnell) Follett. Nathaniel Follett was a native of Auburn, N. Y., and his wife was born in Connecticut. They were early settlers of Ashtabula County, where Mr. Follett became a successful farmer. He owned 300 acres of land and the first Follett home was a small log cabin. Mr. Follett was a Republican and served as director of the County Farm for 16 years. He and his wife are now deceased. They were the parents of three children: Idella, married Calvin Austin, lives at Conneaut ; Hattie, deceased, was the wife of William Ashley ; and Frank W., the subject of this sketch. Frank W. Follett was reared on his father's farm and was educated by Professor Andrews of Pierpont, Ohio. He began life as a farmer and became the OWner of 300 acres of land. Mr: Follett is engaged in the raising of grain and stock. Mr. Follett was married on Oct. 4, 1888, to Miss Georgiana Turner, a native of Pierpont, Ohio, born Jan. 10, 1860, and the daughter of Augustus and Julia (Gaut) Turner. Mr. Turner was the son of Rev. Simon Turner, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 709 who settled in Ashtabula County in 1811. Augustus Turner became a prosperous farmer and stockman and owned a large improved farm. He died Dec. 24, 1920, and his wife died April 23, 1900. They had two children: Mrs. Follett ; and Harrison Arthur, a farmer, lives near Ashtabula, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Follett have reared and educated three children, as follows: Carl Fetterman, who served in the United States army for nine years and then enlisted in the Navy ; Irene Bliss, who married Keith Douglass, lives in Ashtabula ; and Charles Fox, at home. Mr. Follett is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. His wife is a member of the W. C. T. U. and has taught Sunday school for 35 years. She has always taken great interest in church work and is active in missionary work in her church. Mr. and Mrs. Follett have an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and are highly respected citizens. Lee Lillie, a well known fruit farmer of Conneaut Township, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families. He was born in a log cabin in Monroe Township, Aug. 23, 1866, and is the son of Francis and Anita (Foster) Lillie. Francis Lillie was born on a farm in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, in 1838, and died April 7, 1914. He served throughout the Civil War with the 2nd Ohio Infantry and was wounded while in service. Mr. Lillie was a Republican, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and belonged to the Catholic Church. To Francis and Anita (Foster) Lillie two children were born: Myra, married Lyman Ames, lives in Boston, Mass.; and Lee, the subject of this sketch. In 1866 Mrs. Lillie died and in 1877 Mr. Lillie was married to Miss Mary Ellen McHale, and to this union three children were born, as follOWs : Richard and Maude, deceased ; Willis, lives in Conneaut. Lee Lillie was educated in the district schools of Monroe Township and at an early age engaged in farming with his grandfather. He now operates a modern fruit farm in Conneaut Township and also has engaged in brick burning for the past 25 years. Mr. Lillie owns 23 acres of fine fruit land and has an up-to-date residence on the place. On Sept. 30, 1885, Mr. Lillie was married to Miss Blanche May Straight, a native of Ashtabula County, Ohio, born Jan. 6, 1865, and the daughter of Benjamin and Clarinda (Tuttle) Straight, natives of Ohio, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Straight were the parents of the following 710 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY children: Kate, married Clifford Hefflinger, lives in Cleveland ; Mrs. Lillie; George, lives at Pierpont, Ohio; Rose, married Dennis Carberry, lives at Conneaut; Dell, lives at Pierpont, Ohio ; Bertha, deceased ; William, lives at Pierpont, Ohio; Lillie, married Raymond Artman, lives at Conneaut ; and Andrew, lives at Conneaut. Mr! Straight served during the Civil War and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He died in 1903 and his wife died in 1905. To Lee and Blanche May (Straight) Lillie have been born two children: May, married William Kiser, lives at Conneaut ; and Elsie, married. Harry Roberts, lives at Conneaut. There are two grandchildren: Leon Warren, born in 1910; and Wildred Kiser, born in 1911. Mr. Lillie is a Republican and belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose. He is held in high regard throughout his community and is an excellent citizen. Lewis W. Speer, who owns and operates a commercial hatchery in Conneaut Township, is a veteran of the World War and a prominent young business man of Ashtabula County. He was born in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, Sept. 9, 1897, and is the son of John and Corenthia N. (Jones) Speer. John Speer is a native of Ashtabula County, born July 9, 1872. He has followed general farming for many years and owns 75 acres of well improved land in Monroe Township. Mr. Speer is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. His wife died Dec. 18, 1918. They were the parents of the following children: Lewis W., the subject of this sketch; Peryl and Earl, twins, mention of whom is made below ; Floyd, lives at Conneaut; Gladys, attends normal school; Herman, Noland, Cleo and Virden, all at home ; and Paul C. and Lyda, both of whom died in infancy. Peryl Speer is a World War veteran. He served with the 111th Infantry, 28th Division, and was in service from August, 1917, until May 19, 1919, going overseas on May 8, 1918. Mr. Speer participated in many important battles and drives of the war and was wounded on Sept. 6, 1918, his left leg being badly crippled. Earl Speer is employed by the Conneaut Electric Light Company. Lewis W. Speer was educated in the public schools of Pierpont, Ohio, and began life as a machinist with the Burke Tool Machine Works of HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 711 Pittsburgh. At the outbreak of the World War, Mr. Speer enlisted on April 26, 1917, and was sent to Camp Hancock, with the 111th Infantry, 28th Division. He served overseas for more than a year and was wounded on the same day his brother was, Sept. 6, 1918. After the close of the war Mr. Speer returned to Conneaut and on Aug. 1, 1921, engaged in his present enterprise. He has one of the few commercial hatcheries in the county and raises pure bred stock. His incubators have a capacity at the present time of 6,000 chickens and Mr. Speer plans to eventually handle 30,000. Chickens from his hatchery are shipped throughout the country and during the short time he has engaged in this business he has already established an excellent trade. On Dec. 20, 1919, Mr. Speer was united in marriage with Miss Ella M. Slaughter, a native of Summerfield, Ohio, born Aug. 3, 1897, and the daughter of Ora and Nancy (Ogg) Slaughter, residents of Bellevue, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter have five children, as followS: Martha, lives in Cleveland ; Mrs. Speer ; Emma, married Albert Ralph, lives in Cleveland ; Harry, lives in Conneaut ; and John, attends school. To Lewis W. and Ella M. (Slaughter) Speer two children have been born : Virginia Louise, born May 5, 1921, died Dec. 30, 1922 ; and Ellen Ruth, born Nov. 18, 1923. Mr. Speer is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. He is a progressive and enterprising young man, whose success in life is practically assured. Carl A. Anderson is a substantial citizen of Conneaut. He was born in Sweden, Jan. 1, 1858, and is the son of Andrew and Cecelia Anderson, both of whom are deceased. There are two children in the Anderson family : Peter, lives in Conneaut ; and Carl A., the subject of this sketch. Carl A. Anderson was educated in Sweden and on May 3, 1883, emigrated to this country and settled in Conneaut. He has been in the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as a machinist since May, 1883, and is among the company's most reliable employes. The Anderson home is located at 238 Rockwell Street. In 1879 Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Christina Lagerwal, a native of Sweden and a daughter of Adolph and Louise Lagerwal, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson seven children have been born, as follows : John, lives at Tacoma, Wash.; Henry A., at home ; Mary, married Harry Morton, lives in Chicago ; Edwin, at home, is a veteran of the World War, 712 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY having been in the air service ; George, deceased ; Mabel, married Harland Sanford, lives at Amboy; and Geraldine, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have two grandchildren, Raymond and Ruth Anderson. Mr. Anderson and his family are members of the Lutheran Church and he belongs to the Woodmen of the World and the Maccabees. Dr. David E. Kerr has been a successful and well known dentist of Conneaut for the past 26 years. He was born at Greenfield, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1875, and is the son of Andrew and Harriet (Anderson) Kerr. Andrew Kerr was born at Greenfield, Ohio, where he spent his entire life. He owned 505 acres of land, which he improved from raw timber, and the first Kerr home was a log cabin. Mr. Kerr became a prosperous farmer and was an extensive shipper of stock. He was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He died in 1903. Mrs. Kerr, also a native of Ohio, now lives with her children. There were seven children in the Kerr family : Etta, who died at the age of seven years ; Dr. David E., the subject of this sketch ; Elizabeth, who died at the age of 18 years ; Robert A., lives at Dayton, Ohio ; Katherine, married Albert Kaufman, lives at Greenfield, Ohio ; Harrison E., lives at Greenfield, Ohio, and Maud, married Dr. Harold Wilson, a surgeon, of Conneaut. Dr. David E. Kerr spent his boyhood on his father's farm and after completing his early education, attended the University of Pennsylvania, and was graduated from the dental school there in June, 1897. He then began the practice of his profession at Conneaut, where he has since been located. Dr. Kerr has established an excellent practice and is widely known. His offices are well equipped and are among the finest in the state. On June 27, 1912, Dr. Kerr was united in marriage with Miss Grace M. Walton, a native of Pennsylvania, and a daughter of Frank T. and Clara M. Walton, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Conneaut. For many years Mr. Walton has been a prominent building contractor of Conneaut. He and his wife are now living at Conneaut. Mrs. Kerr is their only child. Dr. and Mrs. Kerr have no children. In politics Dr. Kerr is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Congregational Church and belongs to the Elks Lodge, and Rotary Club. PICTURE OF DR. DAVID E. KERR HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 713 Leverett Goldsmith, harbor foreman of The Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company, at Conneaut, is a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest and most prominent families. He was born at Conneaut, Sept. 17, 1871, and is a son of Capt. Charles W. and Lelia (Judd) Goldsmith. Capt. Charles W. Goldsmith, a native of Conneaut, was the son of Capt. Leverett Barker Goldsmith, who settled in Ashtabula in 1844 and became one of the most prominent lake captains of this section. He began sailing the lakes at the age of 12 years as a cabin boy, and during the Civil War was captain of the "Western Metropolis", a passenger boat running between Buffalo, Chicago and Duluth. He sailed the lakes for 52 years, and died in July, 1886. Captain Goldsmith, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was married to Miss Saphrona Reynolds, a native of New York, and to this union the following children were born : Charles W., deceased ; Henry, deceased ; Cecelia, the widow of Charles Benson, lives at Cleveland; Jennie, the widow of Arthur Hawk, lives at Cleveland ; and George, lives in Ashtabula. Capt. Charles W. Goldsmith, like his father, was a well known lake captain. He died Nov. 9, 1880. His wife died in April, 1878. They were the parents of three children : Minnie, the widow of James McKinley, lives at Conneaut ; Lila, married 0. A. Fuller, lives in Conneaut TOWnship, Ashtabula County ; and Leverett, the subject of this sketch. Mr. Goldsmith is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Methodist Church. Loren Warren Ring, deceased, was a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County for many years. He was born at Edinboro, Pa., March 26, 1852, and the son of Almon and Eliza (Marble) Ring. The Ring family settled in Ashtabula County during the early days and were leading farmers. Loren Warren, the subject of this sketch, had the following brothers and sisters: Frank, George, Truman, Cornelia and Mary, all of whom are now deceased. Loren Warren Ring came to Ashtabula County when a young man and engaged in general farming and stock raising. He owned 302 acres of land, which he improved, and at the time of his death, March 26, 1905, he was among the prosperous farmers of Conneaut Township. Mr. Ring was married on Jan. 1, 1877, to Miss Mary Jane Titus, a native of Conneaut Township, born in 1854, and the daughter of Anson and Jane (Risley) Titus, the former a native of New Hampshire and the 714 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY latter of New York. The Titus family were among the earliest settlers of Ashtabula County, making the trip from their native states by horse and wagon. They settled at Kingsville, where Mr. Titus became a leading citizen. He died Oct. 20, 1881, at the age of 81 years, and his second wife died at the age of 70 years. Mr. and Mrs. Titus were the parents of the following children : Mrs. Ring; Ernest, a fruit farmer, lives on the old home place ; Isabel, married John Irish, lives at Conneaut ; Sarah, Henry, Marcus, Mary Ann, and Alma, all of whom are deceased. The last named five children were the children of Mr. Titus and his first wife, and half- brothers and sisters of Mrs. Ring. To Loren Warren and Mary Jane (Titus) Ring four children were born, as follows : Milton A., an extensive fruit farmer, lives at home ; Roy Ernest, also a fruit farmer, Conneaut Township; Bessie Belle, married William H. Baird, lives in Conneaut Township ; and John Burton, fruit farmer, Conneaut Township. Mrs. Ring has ten grandchildren. Mr. Ring was a Republican and a reliable and highly respected citizen of his community. T. W. Coe, who is in the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as master mechanic, is among the highly esteemed citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born at Norwalk, Ohio, Dec. 4, 1879, and is the son of Bernard and Alice (Brady) Coe. Bernard Coe was among the pioneer railroad men of Northern Ohio. He was born at Norwalk, Ohio, and was an engineer on the New York Central Railroad for many years. He died Dec. 30, 1912, and his wife lives at Toledo and is 81 years of age. They were the parents of the following children : Mary, married Daniel Gavin, lives at Toledo, Ohio ; Charles, lives in Cleveland ; Ellen, married August Romar, lives on Norwalk, Ohio ; Anna, married James Lennon, lives at Toledo, Ohio ; Frank, lives in Chicago ; Bert, lives in California ; and T. W., the subject of this sketch. T. W. Coe spent his boyhood at Norwalk, and attended the public schools. He began railroading on the New York Central Railroad as a machinist, and was later employed by the Lake Erie Railroad. He returned to the New York Central in 1904 and in 1906 was made night foreman of the shops at Elkhart, Ind. In 1910 he was transferred to Chicago and in the latter part of 1910 was promoted to general foreman at Elkhart, Ind., and in 1913 was promoted to superintendent of the shops there. On HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 715 March 1, 1916 he became master mechanic of the I. H. B. R. R. Co., at Chicago; Nov. 1, 1917, he became master mechanic of the Nickel Plate railroad, Buffalo and Cleveland divisions, with headquarters at Conneaut, where he now resides. On Oct. 15, 1907, Mr. Coe was united in marriage with Miss Rose Catherine Hiltz, a native of Norwalk, Ohio, and the daughter of Frederick and Regina (Metz) Hiltz, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Hiltz died Jan. 3, 1922, and his widow lives at Norwalk. They had ten children, as follows : Clara, married F. J. Link, deceased, was cashier of the Huron County Bank at Norwalk, Ohio ; Frank, lives at Norwalk ; Lewis, deceased ; Fred, a druggist, lives at Sandusky, Ohio ; Helena, married E. J. Ryan, lives in Cleveland ; Grace, married John Mossbrugger, lives in Lakewood, Ohio ; Mrs. Coe ; May, lives in Sandusky, Ohio ; Anna, married William Weyburne, lives in Toledo, Ohio ; and Edward, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Coe have been born five children, as follows : Mary Alice, attends high school ; Bernard, Eleanor, Thomas W., Jr., and Vernon, all living at home. Mr. Coe is a Republican and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. He and his family hold membership in the Catholic Church and are well and favorably known in their community. Edward Sanford, who is successfully engaged in dairy farming on his well improved farm, known as "Pleasant View," is a member of one of Ashtabula County's prominent pioneer families. He was born on a farm in Madison Township, Lake County, Ohio, in 1875, and is the son of David and Minnie (Peck) Sanford. David Sanford, now living retired in Geauga County, Ohio, was a prosperous farmer for a number of years. He is a Civil War veteran, having served in the Artillery from Lake County. Mr. Sanford is a staunch Republican and a member of the Baptist Church and the Grand Army of the Republic. There were two children in the Sanford family : Lillie, deceased ; and Edward, the subject of this sketch. Edward Sanford received his education in the schools of Conneaut and in early life was employed by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. He has lived on his present farm for 12 years and owns 45 acres of good farm land. Mr. Sanford specializes in the breeding of pure bred Holstein and Jersey cattle. 716 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Mr. Sanford was married on March 15, 1893, to Miss Emma Snyder, a native of Summit County, Ohio, and the daughter of Isaac and Barbara (Ludwig) Snyder. Mr. Snyder died in 1914 and his wife died in 1874. They were the parents of the following children: William, lives in Summit County, Ohio; Mary Ellen, married O. Baughman, lives in Summit County, Ohio; Samuel, lives in Summit County, Ohio ; Clara, Calvin, and Henry, all deceased; Lucy, married Abraham Overmier ; Isaac, lives in Iowa ; Mrs. Sanford; Amions, lives in Conneaut ; and Maude, married Charles Holt, lives at South Ridge, Ohio. To Edward and Emma (Snyder) Sanford a daughter was born, Alberta, born in 1900. She is the wife of Lyle Norton, of Conneaut, and they have one child, Elizabeth Jane Norton, born Jan. 11, 1920. Mr. Sanford is a member of the Methodist Church and ranks among the substantial citizens of the county. Peter J. Anderson is an enterprising and well known citizen of Conneaut. He was born in Sweden, June 24, 1854, and is the son of Andrew and Cecelia Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, now deceased, were the parents of the follOWing children: Peter J., the subject of this sketch; Carl, lives at Conneaut; Hannah Marie, lives in Sweden; John, deceased; Ida, the widow of Charles Smith, lives in Michigan; Esther, deceased ; and one child died in infancy. Peter J. Anderson remained in his native land until in 1882 and upon his arrival in this country settled in McDonough County, Ill., where he remained until 1885. On April 2nd of that year he located at Conneaut, where he was employed as a farm hand for a short time. He then entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad and worked in various capacities for the railroad company for 30 years. He was retired June 30, 1924. On Dec. 29, 1879, Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Charlotte Johnson, who was born in Sweden, Feb. 20, 1860. She died April 30, 1893, leaving the following children: Hulda, deceased; C. S., lives at Conneaut ; John, lives in Cleveland ; Veva, married W. B. Stevenson, lives in Conneaut ; Mabel, deceased; and one child died in infancy. On Oct. 22, 1893, Mr. Anderson was married to Miss Augusta Johnson, a native of Sweden, born April 18, 1872, and a daughter of John and Louise (Emerick) Johnson, both HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 717 deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were the parents of the following children: Tilda, deceased ; Mrs. Anderson; Gustave ; and August, deceased ; Frank, lives in Cleveland; Clara, married A. J. Pihl, lives at Conneaut ; and John, deceased. To Peter J. and Augusta (Johnson) Anderson four children were born as follows : Hulda, deceased ; Louise, married Norman Amiden, lives at Conneaut; Pearl, lives in Cleveland; and Raymond, a student. Mr. Anderson and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. Irad P. Felch, well known retired banker and business man of Bushnell, in Monroe Township, is a member of a family that has lived in Ashtabula County since the early days. He was born at that place, Aug. 8, 1860, and is a son of Dudley S. and Angeline (Ring) Felch. Dudley S. Felch was a native of Rockingham County, N. H., and came to Ashtabula County when he was 14 years old. He settled on a farm in Monroe Township and became a prosperous stockman. He died Nov. 10, 1912, and his wife died May 21, 1899. Irad P., the subject of this sketch, was their only child. Irad P. Felch was reared on his father's farm and attended the Kingsville schools. At the age of 24 years he was in business for himself at Bushnell, where he operated a general merchandise store for 35 years. For several years Mr. Felch had as his business partner Joseph R. Ingalls. Mr. Felch was one of the organizers of the Bushnell bank and served as its president for many years. He was postmaster for 19 years. On Aug. 8, 1888, Mr. Felch was united in marriage with Miss Laura Ingalls, a native of Tompkins County, N. Y., born Jan. 18, 1862, and the daughter of Henry R. and Adaline (Randall) Ingalls. Mr. Ingalls was born at Cortland, N. Y., Jan. 17, 1825, and was the son of Benjamin and Esther (Gillett) Ingalls. Mr. Henry Ingalls came to Ashtabula County in 1899 and lived retired with his daughter, Mrs. Felch. He was a farmer in early life in New Jersey. He died April 6, 1906, and his wife, also a native of New York, lives with her daughter, Mrs. Felch, and is 90 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls had five children, as follows: Kate S., the widow of L. G. Felch, lives at Monroe Center, Ohio; Wendell R., deceased; Mrs. Felch ; Fitch H., lives retired in Virginia ; and Frank W., died in infancy. To Benjamin and Esther (Gillett) Ingalls, paternal grand-parents of Mrs. Felch, the following children were born : Gillett ; Laura, married 718 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Joseph Howland ; Hiram, Rosanna, married Joshua Bliss ; Henry, (Mrs. Felch's father) ; and Matilda, married Dr. H. O. Jewett. The above mentioned are all deceased. Mrs. Henry Ingalls is the daughter of Andrew B. and Anna (Hoyt) Randall, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of New York. Mr. Randall was an early settler of Monroe Township and a leading citizen of Ashtabula County. He died Feb. 28, 1879, and his wife died in 1841. They had two children: Mrs. Henry Ingalls ; and Susan, the widow of Gillett Ingalls, lives in Monroe Township. Mrs. Ingalls takes an active interest in the affairs of her community. She is a Republican and has voted during two presidential elections. Since the Civil War days she has knitted wristlets for soldiers in time of war, and at present she is knitting wristlets for the Civil War Veterans in the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors Home of Sandusky, Ohio. Mr. Felch is a Republican and has served as township clerk since 1886. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Monroe Grange No. 1555. J. B. Hill, owner and proprietor of Forest Hill Farm in Monroe Town- ship, is a prosperous farmer and a member of one of Ashtabula County's oldest families. He was born on a farm in Monroe Township, Nov. 2, 1861, and is the son of Robert and Harriet (Laird) Hill. Robert Hill was a native of New York and an early settler of Ashtabula County, having come here with his parents in 1814. They settled near Kellogsville in Monroe Township, where Mr. Hill farmed and followed his trade as a blacksmith. He died in 1885 and his wife died 10 years later. Mr. and Mrs. Hill were the parents of the following children : Emma Ray, married M. S. Taft, both deceased; Hannah, married E. R. Joiner, both deceased ; Alma, deceased ; Nancy, married G. F. Webb, lives at Elgin, Ill.; Ethel, deceased ; J. B., the subject of this sketch ; Arthur, a farmer, lives in Monroe Township ; and two children died in infancy. J. B. Hill has always lived on a farm and is now a widely known stockman of Ashtabula County. He specializes in the breeding of Jersey cattle and is also an extensive feeder. Forest Hill Farm is one of the modern and well kept farms of the township. On Oct. 2, 1884, Mr. Hill was united in marriage with Miss Lucia R. Bushnell, a native of Monroe Township, born April 4, 1856, and the daughter of Harley N. and Sarah C. (Burrell) Bushnell. Mrs. Hill was born HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 719 on the farm now owned by her husband. Mr. Bushnell died in 1897 and his wife died in 1890. They were the parents of three children, as follows : M. C., married Charles Morse, a retired farmer, lives at Kellogsville, Ohio ; Mrs. Hill ; and Elvira, married James H. Lafferty, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have two adopted children: William H., born May 7, 1888, farms with his father; and Ruby, married James Onion, lives at Conneaut, and they have six children, John, Bird, George, Walter, Robert, and Charles. Mrs. Hill died Dec. 1, 1923. Mr. Hill is a Republican and a member of the Methodist church. James O. Clark, a prominent pioneer citizen of Ashtabula County, was born on a farm in Crawford. County, Pa., June 17, 1852, and is the son of Orin and Eliza (DeWolf) Clark. Orin Clark was a native of Pennsylvania, as was also his wife. They are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Clark were the parents of six children, as follows : Mary, married A. J. Wheeler, lives retired at Bradford, Pa. ; James 0., the subject of this sketch ; Abbie Gertrude, the widow of Harry Baumgarten, lives in Cleveland; William J., lives in Kansas ; David, lives in Conneaut ; and one child died in infancy. James 0. Clark received his education in the district schools of Conneaut Township, his family having moved to Ashtabula County when he was nine years of age. When he grew to manhood, Mr. Clark engaged in farming and worked for $16.00 per month. About 1892 he purchased a farm in Monroe Township and became a prominent farmer of the county. The farm is now owned by the son, 0. C. Clark. Mr. Clark owns 544 acres of good land, located at Bushnell, Ohio, where he now lives. He served as night watchman for the Record Canning Company of Conneaut for 13 years and never lost a day from his work during that time. On Jan. 1, 1873, Mr. Clark was united in marriage with Miss Delight Cheney, a native of Monroe Township, born July 14, 1852, and the daughter of C. C. and Sarah (Eaton) Cheney, early settlers of Ashtabula County and the parents of the following children: Roxanna, married Edwin Peters, both deceased; Mary, married George Anderson, lives in Wisconsin ; Maggie, married Frank Trusdale, both deceased ; Emma, married Harley Scribner, deceased, and she lives in Michigan ; Mrs. Clark ; Malissa, married Chauncey Turner, both deceased ; Kate, the widow of Frank Crawther, lives at Westfield, N. Y.; Susan, married Casper Brydle, lives retired at 720 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Kellogsville, Ohio ; David, lives retired at Conneaut ; and A. B., lives retired at West Springfield, Pa. To James O. and Delight (Cheney) Clark three children were born, as follows : Lizzie, married Loran Huston, lives in Monroe Township ; O. C., a farmer, lives on the home place; and Gertrude, the widow of Lee Randall, lives with her parents and she has one son, Ralph Randall, who was born April 4, 1901. Another grandchild, Emma, was born July 30, 1904, and married Russell Connell, and they live at Lorain, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Clark's other grandchildren are: Lena Huston; Marion, Harry and James H. Clark. Mr. Clark is a Republican and has served as township constable for 20 years. He is one of the pioneers of Monroe Township and is highly esteemed in Ashtabula County. Dr. George H. Cole has been a successful and well known physician and surgeon of Conneaut, where he conducts a private hospital, for the past 32 years. He was born at Sandlake, in Rensselaer County, N. Y., in 1855, and is the son of Charles and Myra A. (Miller) Cole. Charles Cole was a native of Schodack, N. Y. In 1849 he removed to Rensselaer County where he was successfully engaged in farming for many years. He died in 1904 and his wife died in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Cole were the parents of the following children: Dr. George H., the subject of this sketch ; Dr. Edwin E., a physician, lives at Manlius, N. Y.; Emma E., married Charles Cleveland, both deceased; Dr. William W., a physician, died in 1918; Dr. Perry A., a physician, lives at Cleveland; and six children died in infancy. Dr. George H. Cole was reared on his father's farm in New York, and was graduated from the Medical Schools at Albany, N. Y., and Cleveland, Ohio. After receiving his degree in 1891 he came to Conneaut and took up the practice of medicine and surgery. In 1896, Dr. Cole opened his private hospital at Conneaut, which is widely and favorably known. He has served in the capacity as surgeon for the New York Central Railroad for the past 30 years, and also as health officer. In 1878 Dr. Cole was united in marriage with Miss Rachel P. Rose, a native of Stephentown, N. Y., born in 1852, and a daughter of M. and Mary (Cranston) Rose, natives of Stephentown, N. Y., now deceased. There were four children in the Rose family: Erastus and Dwight, deceased ; Mary, married John Harrington, lives at Pittsfield, Mass.; and PICTURE OF DR. GEORGE H. COLE HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 721 Mrs. Cole. To Dr. George H. and Rachel (Rose) Cole two daughters were born: Mabel R., the wife of B. E. Atwood, lives at Indianapolis, Ind.; and Maude married Harry Shipton, lives at Pittsfield, Mass. There are two grandchildren: Waldo Shipton, who graduated from a Philadelphia Medical College in 1924, at the age of 24 years, and is now on the medical staff of Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich; and Charlotte Atwood. Dr. Cole adopted a boy, Neal Carlton, in March, 1924, aged eleven. Dr. Cole is a Republican, and is a member of the Baptist Church. Dr. Cole is a capable physician and surgeon and has always been a close student of the advances made in the great science of the medical profession. G. L. Hannah, retired, was a well known merchant of Conneaut for many years. He was born at Corry, Pa., May 19, 1862, and is a son of Alfred and Caroline (Boole) Hannah. Alfred Hannah was a native of New Brunswick and a pioneer of Corry, Pa., where he worked at his trade as carpenter for many years. He died in May, 1907, and his wife died December 10th, of the same year. They were the parents of four children : Ella, married P. W. Goldfinch, lives at Youngstown, Ohio ; Monroe, deceased ; one child died in infancy ; and G. L., the subject of this sketch. G. L. Hannah received his education in the public schools of Corry, Pa., and in 1898 removed to Conneaut, where he was engaged as clerk in a hardware store. In 1910, Mr. Hannah engaged in the general merchandise business under the firm name of Hannah & Crane. This business was located at the corner of Rockwell and Main Streets. Mr. Hannah retired in 1922. He lives at 833 Main Street. On May 22, 1900, Mr. Hannah was married to Miss Marie A. Deyoe, a native of Conneaut, born April 4, 1870, and the daughter of James W. and Pauline (Benson) Deyoe, the former a native of New York and the latter of Kingsville, Ohio. Mr. Deyoe was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company H, 7th Michigan Cavalry under Capt. Richard Douglass. He was a Democrat, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He died May 25, 1897, and his wife died Aug. 23, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Deyoe were the parents of the following children: N. B., professor of music, lives at Galesburg, Mich.; Horace B., lives at Madison, Ohio ; Sarah E., married 722 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY John D. Sanford, both deceased ; Mrs. Hannah ; and Pauline, married W. F. Jacobs, lives in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Hannah have no children. Mr. Hannah is a Republican, a member of the Methodist church and is highly esteemed. Frank E. Beals, well known in Conneaut as an enterprising and progressive citizen, was born in Crawford County, Pa., Sept. 11, 1881, and is the son of John and Ellen (Best) Beals. The Beals were among the earliest settlers of Crawford County, Pa., William Beals, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, came to Pennsylvania from New York with his parents when he was seven years of age. There were only four other families living in Crawford County at that time and William Beals became a large land owner and successful farmer. He died at the age of 74 years and the old homestead is still in the Beals family after more than 100 years. John Beals, his son, was also a prosperous farmer and spent his entire life on the same farm in Crawford County. He died Oct. 11, 1905, and his wife died Jan. 27, 1901. Two of John Beals' brothers served throughout the Civil War. They were Dwight and Jefferson, both of whom are deceased. To John and Ellen (Best) Beals the following children were born : Maude, married Fred Moses, lives in Crawford County, Pa.; Florence, married William Sherrod, lives in Pennsylvania ; Thomas, lives in West Virginia ; Frank E., the subject of this sketch ; Lucy, deceased; Clifford, lives on the old homestead in Crawford County ; Margaret, married Roy Buell, lives in Crawford County, Pa.; and Sallie, married Garner Irons, lives in Pennsylvania. Frank E. Beals spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools. In 1904 he came to Conneaut and entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad. He is now master of the wrecking crew for this company. On Sept. 13, 1889, Mr. Beals was united in marriage with Miss Blanche Ludwig, a native of Crawford County, Pa., born Dec. 19, 1883, and the daughter of J. H. and Flora (Ingalls) Ludwig, residents of Conneaut. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig are the parents of 12 children, as follows: Mamie, deceased ; Marietta, married L. B. Sherrod, lives in Colorado ; Mrs. Beals ; Owen, lives at Conneaut Lake, Pa.; Darius, deceased'; Grover, lives at Geneseo, N. Y.; Edna, married George Rodebaugh, lives at Akron, Ohio ; Theresa, married C. W. Bale, lives at Rochester, Pa.; Arnold, deceased ; Donald, a fireman on the Nickel Plate Railroad, lives in Conneaut and is a HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 723 World War veteran, having served over two years ; Park, lives at Conneaut; and Gerald, at home. To Frank E. and Blanche (Ludwig) Beals have been born two children: William Dudley, born Sept. 7, 1900, was the youngest man who registered from Conneaut during the World War but was not called; and Gladys, born Jan. 27, 1902, the wife of Clyde Long, lives with the Beals family, and they have a daughter, Betty May, born Nov. 3, 1919. William Dudley Beals was married on Sept. 12, 1922, to Miss Mary O'Mera, and they have a daughter, Gladys Ann, born Oct. 12, 1923. They live at Meadville, Pa. Frank E. Beals is a Democrat, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. He well merits the respect in which he is held in his community. Oscar N. Freigh is a well known and highly esteemed citizen of Conneaut, where he is employed by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as a mechanical draftsman and general engineer. He is a native of Chester County, Pa., born in July, 1878, and the son of William and Mary A. (Mattis) Freigh. William Freigh came to the United States from Germany and settled in Chester County, Pa., where he followed his trade as shoemaker. He died in 1880 and his widow lives in Vineland, N. J. They were the parents of five children, as follows : Edward, a stationary engineer, lives at Vineland, N. J.; B. Irene, a teacher, lives at Vineland ; and Oscar, the subject of this sketch; two died in infancy. Oscar Freigh received his education in the public schools and took a course in draftsmanship at the Williamson Technical School, from which he was graduated in 1899. He then entered the employ of the William Sellars & Company of Philadelphia, where he remained until 1902, at which time he went with the Lackawanna Steel Company of Buffalo as a mechanical engineer. Mr. Freigh was later connected with the Leland Faulkner Company of Detroit and the Cadillac Automobile Company. He was also associated with Mr. Sweet, the designer of the Lincoln automobile, and the Baker Electric Company of Cleveland. In 1905 he came to Conneaut and since that time has been connected with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. He was interested in the designing and erection of the Superior docks at Ashtabula Harbor and other enterprises. 724 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On Sept. 3, 1903, Mr. Freigh was united in marriage with Miss Laura B. Grubb, a native of Pennsylvania, born July 15, 1882, and the daughter of Harry C. and Mary (Bickel) Grubb, who reside at Ocean City, N. J. Mrs. Freigh had the following brothers and sisters : Emerson, deceased ; Lillian, married Elmer Graham, lives in Pennsylvania ; Stella, married Daniel Statz ; Anna, deceased ; John Edgar, lives at Ocean City, N. J.; Jennie and Helen, deceased ; Henry Walter, lives at Ocean City, N. J.; Robert, died during the World War; Esther, married Samuel Root, lives in Chester County, Pa.; and Florence, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Freigh have no children. Mr. Freigh is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church. The Freigh residence is located at 587 Mill Street, Conneaut. Leo A. Knox, owner and proprietor of the Knox Automotive Electric Service Company, is a veteran of the World War, and a successful young business man of Ashtabula County. He was born at Croswell, Mich., June 11, 1895, and is a son of Emory and Sophia M. (Marshaus) Knox. The Knox family settled at Conneaut in 1898, where Emory Knox became a well known building contractor. He is now retired. There are two children in the Knox family: Leo A., the subject of this sketch ; and Francis A., associated in the contracting business with his father at Conneaut. Leo A. Knox received his education in St. Mary's school at Conneaut, and since leaving school has been interested in automotive electrical work. On April 17, 1922, he established his present business at 262 Cleveland Street, and on Jan. 7, 1924, removed to his present location at 316 State Street, where he has a well equipped shop. On Dec. 11, 1917, Mr. Knox enlisted for service at Erie, Pa., and served with the aviation until the time of his discharge in February, 1919. Mr. Knox was overseas for nine and one-half months, and while in service suffered a nervous breakdown. On Oct. 28, 1920, Mr. Knox was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Gosley, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., born Oct. 5, 1898, and the daughter of A. J. and Mary Gosley, both of whom are now deceased. Mrs. Knox has the following brothers and sisters : Andrew, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa.: Anna, lives at Beaver Falls, Pa.; Kathryn, lives at Conneaut with her sister, Mrs. Knox ; and Barbara, a student. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 725 Mr. Knox is a member of the Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Knox is held in high regard throughout the community and is an excellent citizen. L. C. Bales, manager of the Barasky Bros. Company, retail dealers in tobacco and cigars at Conneaut, is a native of Indiana. He was born Nov. 21, 1887, and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Crowsher) Bales. There were seven children in the Bales family : William, David, Clifford, deceased ; Elwood, lives in Indiana ; L. C., the subject of this sketch ; and two children died in infancy. Peter Bales died in 1887, and his widow resides with her son in Indiana. L. C. Bales was reared and educated at Montpelier, Ind., and in 1913 came to Conneaut where he was employed by the Conneaut Shovel Company until 1919. Mr. Bales is a baseball pitcher of note having played with the following leagues : Springfield, Ohio ; Newark, Ohio ; Marion, Ind.; Northern Indiana League ; Cairo League; Bloomington, Ill., -League; and the Three-I League. In 1922 Mr. Bales was appointed manager of the Barasky Bros. store on Main Street. On Nov. 4, 1916, Mr. Bales was married to Miss Daisy Cleveland, who was born at Westfield, N. Y., in 1897, the daughter of Edward Cleveland, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Bales have been born three children: June Elizabeth, L. C., Jr., and Shirley. Mr. and Mrs. Bales are highly esteemed in the community. Joseph Calderone, proprietor of the City Market House, is an enterprising and successful merchant of Conneaut. He was born in Italy, April 14, 1873, and is a son of Vincent and Mary (Chear) Calderone. Vincent Calderone came to this country when a young man and settled in Chicago, later removing to Cleveland, where he remained for two years. He then lived in Conneaut until the time of his retirement, at which time he returned to his native land, Italy. Joseph, the subject of this sketch, was the only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Calderone. Joseph Calderone came to America in 1892, after receiving his education in the schools of Italy. He lived in Chicago for several years and in 1904 located in Cleveland, where he engaged in the fruit business. In 1905 he removed to Conneaut, where he continued in the same business. 726 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Mr. Calderone opened his present place of business at 277 Main Street in 1918, and has established an extensive trade. His store is up-to-date in all respects and the building is owned by Mr. Calderone. In 1899 Mr. Calderone was united in marriage with Miss Prudence Chear, also a native of Italy, and to this union were born two sons : James, born in 1900, and Marono, born in 1902. They are both engaged in business with their father. Mr. Calderone and his family are members of the Catholic Church and are highly esteemed citizens of the county. I. H. Baxter, popular garage owner of Conneaut, and the agent for the Nash automobile, is among the successful young business men of Ashtabula County. He was born in Carroll County, Ohio, Dec. 20, 1887, and is the son of Ira and Elizabeth (Hayes) Baxter. Ira Baxter was a native of Carroll County, Ohio, and his wife was also born in Ohio. He engaged in farming during his life and now lives retired at Hayesville, Ohio. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Baxter died Nov. 6, 1916. They were the parents of the following children: Christina Elizabeth, married W. F. Dunlap, lives at Ashland, Ohio ; John Henry, agent for the Nash automobile at Haynesville, Ohio; and I. H., the subject of this sketch. I. H. Baxter was educated in the district schools of Carroll County and in 1911 came to Conneaut and established his present business. He has always had the agency for the Nash automobile in Conneaut, and has been located at 228 Harbor Street since 1919. Mr. Baxter has a well equipped garage in connection with his sales rooms and carries a complete line of automobile accessories. On July 3, 1907, Mr. Baxter was married to Miss Martha Covert, a native of Ashland County, Ohio, and the daughter of James E. and Mary (Hannan) Covert. Mr. Covert now lives retired on his farm in Ashland County. His wife died in 1889, leaving the following children : Nellie, married Frank Kilaver, a farmer, lives in Ashland County, Ohio ; Roy, lives at Shreve, Ohio ; Esther, married Gustave Seidel, lives in Richland County, Ohio ; and Mrs. Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter have one son, Clarence, who was born July 26, 1910. In politics Mr. Baxter is identified with the Republican party and he is a member of the Methodist Church. He stands high in the community and has many friends and acquaintances. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 727 G. E. Shearer, proprietor of the Conneaut Machine & Supply Company, was born at Leesville, Ohio, Jan. 26, 1879. He is the son of William and Martha (Hayes) Shearer. William Shearer was a native of New York and his wife was born in Ohio. He settled in Carroll County, Ohio, at an early date and operated a tannery for a number of years. Mr. Shearer served during the Civil War and died in May, 1914. His wife died in March, 1904. They were the parents of the following children : Albert, lives at Leesville, Ohio ; Anna, deceased ; John, Mary and Everett, all deceased ; and G. E., the subject of this sketch. G. E. Shearer grew up at Leesville, Ohio, and received his education in the public schools there. In 1897 he removed to Conneaut, where he was employed at his trade as machinist. In 1913 Mr. Shearer engaged in business and after several years sold his business. However, in 1920, he established his present business, which is known as the Conneaut Machine & Supply Company. On Feb. 5, 1902, Mr. Shearer was united in marriage with Miss Nena English, a native of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and the daughter of J. N. and Caroline (Crane) English, natives of Massachusetts, now deceased. There were three children in the English family: Evelyn and Claude, both of whom died in infancy ; and Mrs. Shearer. To G. E. and Nena (English) Shearer have been born four children: Walter, was graduated from Defiance College on June 11, 1924, as a chemical engineer ; Klun, Martha and Robert, all living at home. Mr. Shearer is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is an energetic and able man, well liked in the community. James Brown is an enterprising and well known merchant of Conneaut. He was born in Italy, April 28, 1867, and is the son of Pasquale and Mary (Cubellis) Brown. Pasquale Brown came to this country for several years, but returned to his native country, where he died in 1909. His wife lives there with a daughter. They were the parents of two children: Theresa, married Salvadore Perratta, lives in Italy ; and James, the subject of this sketch. James Brown came to the United States in 1887 and was employed in a quarry at Newcastle, Pa., for five and one-half years, after which he returned to Italy. In 1895 he returned to this country and located at Lowel- 728 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY ville, Ohio, removing the following year to Ashtabula, the next year to Conneaut, where he was employed by the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. In 1902 Mr. Brown established his present business and has been located at 760 Broad Street since Oct. 17, 1907. He carries a general line of merchandise and is among the successful business men of the community. On May 9, 1895, Mr. Brown was united in marriage with Miss Anna Arpe, also a native of Italy, who died in 1909, leaving the following children: Mary, married John Richer, lives at Conneaut ; Pasquale, deceased ; Frederick, married Celia Krause, lives at Conneaut ; Elizabeth, married Chester L. Norton, lives at Conneaut ; Alexander, born May 6, 1904, served with the United States Navy after the World War, and now lives at home ; Francis, born Aug. 16, 1906, lives at home ; and Jacob, born Aug. 6, 1908, a student. Mr. Brown has eight grandchildren. Mr. Brown and his family are members of St. Mary's Catholic Church and are favorably known in Conneaut. Dr. Carl Dewey is one of the progressive and widely known physicians of Ashtabula County. He has practiced his profession in Conneaut since 1913, and is a member of one of the county's oldest and most prominent pioneer families. Dr. Dewey was born at Kelloggsville, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1881, and is a son of Delamer and Louisa A. (Smith) Dewey. Solomon Griggs, great-grandfather of Dr. Dewey, settled in Ohio in 1809, Grigg's Corner being named after him. He came from Vermont and the home, in which he lived in Ashtabula County, still stands. Delamer Dewey was born in Rochester, N. Y., and came to Monroe Township with his parents at the age of six years. When he was 14 years old he enlisted in the regular army and re-enlisted during the Civil War, serving throughout the war with the 2nd Indiana Heavy Artillery. At the close of the war he again re-enlisted. Mr. Dewey owned and operated a saw mill in Monroe Township for many years. He died March 22, 1916, and his wife died May 21, 1921. They were the parents of five children: Gertrude, the widow of Arthur W. Gourley, lives at Conneaut ; Minnie, the widow of Dr. B. G. Boyce, lives at Springboro, Pa.; Albert, lives at Vancouver, Wash.; Dr. Carl, the subject of this sketch ; and Kate, married George McBride, lives at Pennside, Pa. Dr. Carl Dewey attended the public schools of Monroe Township, and is a graduate of the Cleveland Homeopathic Medical College in the class PICTURE OF DR. CARL DEWEY AND DAUGHTER HELEN HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 729 of 1910. He spent 21 months in the Cleveland City Hospital and then began the practice of his profession at Girard, Pa. In December, 1913, he came to Conneaut, where he has established an excellent practice. Dr. Dewey has been located in his present office on Main Street for the past three years. He is serving as county coroner and for two years served as health officer of Conneaut. On June 25, 1913, Dr. Dewey was married to Miss Mary Louise Bjurstrom, who was born at Logansport, Ind., Oct. 16, 1881. She is a daughter of Carl and Mary (Allen) Bjurstrom, the father a native of Sweden who was an early settler of Logansport, Ind. Mr. Bjurstrom died in 1887 and his wife died in 1882. She was born in Logansport, Ind., and comes from a prominent family of Allens. Mrs. Dewey has a sister, Bessie, who married Charles Gray, and they live in Indiana. To Dr. and Mrs. Dewey one child has been born, Helen, born May 27, 1914. They also have an adopted daughter, Harriet, who was born in Buffalo, N. Y., July 23, 1914. Mrs. Dewey is a graduate nurse of the Cleveland City Hospital. Dr. Dewey is an anti-Republican while in Conneaut, a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Masonic and Elks Lodges. He is a man of progressive ideas in his profession and a citizen of whom the community is proud. Frank H. Congos is a well known and substantial citizen of Conneaut. He was born at Youngstown, Ohio, March 25, 1888, and is the son of John and Elizabeth Congos. John Congos was a native of Finland, as was also his wife. They came to this country in 1881 and located at Youngstown, Ohio, but later removed to Painesville in Lake County, Ohio, where Mr. Congos followed his trade as a carpenter. He died Nov. 15, 1903, and his wife died Oct. 28, 1906. They were the parents of the following children : Marie, deceased, was the wife of Alfred Mackey, who lives in Finland ; William, deceased ; Victor, lives at Fairport, Ohio ; John, deceased ; Evelyn, the widow of Mr. Brennan, lives at Lakewood, Ohio ; Leander, lives at Fairport, Ohio ; Frank H., the subject of this sketch ; Josephine, married Victor Fenton, lives at Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio ; Julia, the widow of Mark Shannon, lives at Conneaut; and Ida, the widow of Jacob Randall, lives at Ashtabula. Frank H. Congos received his education in the public schools of Fairport, Ohio, and when a young man became interested in the nursery busi- 730 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY ness. He later was employed as a steamboat watchman on the Great Lakes, Fairport, Ohio, and in 1909 he removed to Conneaut, where he entered the employ of the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company. Mr. Congos now holds a responsible position with this company as electrical foreman. He lives at 794 Harbor Street. On July 10, 1910, Mr. Congos was married to Miss Lydia Paananen, a native of Finland, born Nov. 11, 1889, and the daughter of John and Celina Paananen, residents of Conneaut. There are six children in the Paananen family, as follows : John, a carpenter contractor, lives at Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rosa, married Victor Jameson, lives at Conneaut ; Aino, married A. J. Koski, lives at Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio ; Mrs. Congos ; Emil, lives at Conneaut; and Siiri, married Raymond Wood, lives at Canton, Ohio. To Frank H. and Lydia (Paananen) Congos have been born four children, as follows : Viola, born April 10, 1911; Lillian, born Oct. 28, 1913 ; Alice, born Nov. 5, 1920 ; and George, born March 18, 1922. Mr. Congos is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has many friends throughout the county and is highly esteemed. Frank E. Barnes, who has for 21 years been prominently identified with the interests of Conneaut as street commissioner, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born at Sharon, Feb. 2, 1874, and is a son of Zed and Della (Phillips) Barnes. Zed Barnes was born at Perry, N. Y., and when a young man removed to Sharon, Pa., and later to Ashtabula County. He served throughout the Civil War and died June 22, 1918. His wife lives at Conneaut, and is now 75 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes were the parents of four children : Samuel, lives at Conneaut ; Frank E., the subject of this sketch ; Nellie, married Vernie Berniger, lives in Conneaut ; and Cora, married Ross West, lives in Cleveland. Frank E. Barnes spent his boyhood at Erie, Pa., and received his education in the public schools there. In 1886 he removed to Conneaut, where he has since lived. The Barnes residence is located at 623 Sandusky Street. On Aug. 13, 1896, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage with Miss Rose M. Loesch, a native of Erie, Pa., born Oct. 11, 1872, and the daughter of Adam and Eva (Roth) Loesch, natives of Germany, both of whom are HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 731 now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Loesch had five children as f ollows: Adam, lives at Buffalo, N. Y.; Anna, married Robert Duncan and, after his death she married Henry Duncan, lives at Erie, Pa.; Mrs. Barnes ; Joseph, lives at Erie, Pa.; and Mary, married Joseph Fronkacht, lives at Erie, Pa. To Mr. and Mrs. Barnes six children have been born, as follows : Stella, born Sept. 14, 1896; Raymond, born June 8, 1898; Eveline, born Aug. 1, 1903 ; Laurena, born Dec. 28, 1905; Lewis, born May 17, 1907 ; and Alfred, born April 25, 1910. The children are all now living at home. Mr. Barnes is a Republican, and he and his family are members of the Christian Church, and are numbered among the substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. Harley C. Brewster is among the progressive and enterprising young men of Conneaut. He was born on a farm in Erie County, Pa., in 1897, and is the son of Irvin and Mary E. (Wright) Brewster. Irvin Brewster is a native of Pennsylvania and has always followed general farming in Erie County, where he owns a well improved farm of 78 acres. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. There are four children in the Brewster family, as follows: Myrtie, married Raymond Porter, lives at Springfield, Pa.; Harley C., the subject of this sketch ; Mabel, lives at Springfield, Pa.; and Charles, at home. Harley C. Brewster spent his boyhood on the home place and attended the public schools. He began life as a sailor on the Great Lakes and after two years of that life he came to Conneaut in 1919 and entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad as fireman. In 1922 Mr. Brewster became connected with the Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock Company as an electric welder, in which capacity he is now serving. On June 18, 1921, Mr. Brewster was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Risley, a native of Kingsville, Ohio, born June 15, 1896, and the daughter of William A. and Jessie (Dibble) Risley, both natives of Ashtabula County. William A. Risley was married first to Jessie Dibble, who died Feb. 10, 1900. To this union the following children were born: Fannie, died at the age of three years ; Florence, married Harold Roath, lives at Ashtabula; Clyde, lives at Ashtabula, is a veteran of the World War, having served overseas for more than a year; Mrs. Brewster ; and Mary, died in infancy. Mr. Risley was married the second time to Miss Hattie Payne, who had taught school for 16 years before her marriage. To this union were born two sons, Walter and Edgar, both at home. Before 732 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY her marriage, Mrs. Brewster had taught school for six years at Sheffield, Plymouth, Ashtabula and Conneaut. She is a graduate of Kingsville High School and the Kingsville Normal School. William A. Brewster and wife now live on their farm in Kingsville Township. Mr. and Mrs. Harley C. Brewster have a daughter, Shirley Fay, who was born Oct. 27, 1922. Mr. Brewster is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias. He and his wife are well and favorably known in Ashtabula County. John W. Elvin, an Ashtabula County pioneer, now living retired at Conneaut, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Feb. 12, 1854, and is the son of William and Rosanna (Heller) Elvin. William Elvin was born in England and came to the United States in 1850, locating on a farm in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Elvin died in November, 1913, and his wife died Feb. 18, 1869. They had two children: John W., the subject of this sketch ; and Edward, died 1919, at Uhrichville, Ohio. John W. Elvin spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools of Tuscarawas County. In 1884 he came to Ashtabula County, where he entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad at Conneaut as a—blacksmith. Mr. Elvin retired on Feb. 28, 1924, after having been in the employ of the same company for 40 years. He has lived at 556 Main Street for the past 36 years. On June 16, 1886, Mr. Elvin was united in marriage with Miss Jessie Phillips, a native of Conneaut, born Feb. 24, 1866, and the daughter of Oliver and Lucinda (Benson) Phillips, the former a native of New York and the latter of Kingsville, Ohio. Mrs. Elvin is the granddaughter of Rev. Newman Benson, pioneer Christian minister of Ashtabula County. Mr. Phillips died April 29, 1896, and his wife died Aug. 19, 1921. They were the parents of two children : A. C., deceased ; and Mrs. Elvin. To John W. and Jessie (Phillips) Elvin four children have been born, as follows : Florence, married W. F. Hall, Jr., lives in Cleveland ; Edward W., a jeweler, lives at Jefferson, Ohio, mention of whom is made below ; HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 733 Mary, married Wayne Van Pelt, lives at Hyland, Ohio ; and Emerson, lives in Tampa, Fla. There are six grandchildren : Florence, Catherine and William F., Jr., Hall ; Ruth and Robert Van Pelt ; and Mary Catherine Elvin. Edward W. Elvin is a veteran of the World War. He enlisted for service on May 25, 1918, and was sent to Camp Gordon, Georgia, where he served with Company B, 316th Engineers, 91st Division. Mr. Elvin was overseas for nine months and engaged in many important battles and drives of the war, including the Meuse-Argonne. He was discharged on May 6, 1919. On April 14, 1918, he was married to Miss Nellie May Meed, a native of Denmark. John W. Elvin is a Republican and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has an extensive acquaintance in Ashtabula County and is a highly respected citizen. J. M. Denning, superintendent of the Conneaut Shovel Company, is a prominent and successful business man of Ashtabula County. He was born in Allegheny County, Pa., April 2, 1865, and is the son of James M. and Margaret (Miller) Denning. The Dennings are pioneer shovel manufacturers of the United States. Isaac Denning, great great grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was the first man in this country to operate a shovel factory. He engaged in business in 1811 in a small town near Philadelphia. He served throughout the wars of 1776 and 1812 and was murdered Bring an Indian massacre when he was 112 years of age. His wife and five children were killed at the same time. John B. Denning, a son of Isaac, was a native of Boston, Mass. He continued in the business, which his father had organized, and became one of the successful manufacturers of the east. Mr. Denning served throughout the Civil War as a captain and was wounded while in service, the result of which caused his death. James M. Denning, father of our subject, was a native of Philadelphia and when a young man removed to Beaver Falls, Pa., where he became superintendent of the Meyers Shovel Company. He also owned large tracts of farm land and was a prominent citizen of his community. Mr. Denning was a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Masonic lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and 734 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY the Knights of Pythias. He died Nov. 15, 1889, and his wife died April 13, 1884. There were eight children in the Denning family, as follows : J. M., the subject of this sketch ; Edgar A., lives in St. Louis ; Laura, married William Boyer, lives in St. Louis ; Ida, married Robert Mozer, lives in St. Louis ; John B., lives at Beaver Falls, Pa.; Susan, married William Moore, deceased ; Hanna, married Cecil Crothers ; and Margaret, deceased. J. M. Denning has had a varied business career. He was reared and educated at Beaver Falls, Pa., and in early manhood manifested a keen interest in the manufacturing business. He was employed by the Ben Shovel Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., for eight years and then went to St. Louis, Mo., for seven years, after which he returned to Beaver Falls, Pa., with the Meyers Shovel Company. He later was employed by the Wright Shovel Company of Fallston, Pa., as assistant superintendent for nine years, and in 1891 was sent to Anderson, Ind., with the same company as superintendent. From there he went to Newcastle, Ind., as superintendent and assistant manager of the Indiana Rolling Mills Company and six years later returned to Newcastle, Ind., after having spent a short time at Owensboro, Ky., where he organized the Owensboro Shovel & Tool Company. Mr. Denning then went to Columbus, Ohio, as assistant superintendent of the Baldwin Forge & Tool Company, returning to Newcastle. Ind., the following year. From there he went to Montpelier, Ind., and in 1913 he removed to Conneaut and was appointed assistant superintendent of the Conneaut Shovel Company. Mr. Denning has been superintendent of the company since 1917 and since his connection with the firm it has become one of the leading business enterprises of Ashtabula County, and is widely known. Between 150 and 200 people are employed at the plant. On October 28, 1888, Mr. Denning was united in marriage with Miss Gertrude White, a native of St. Louis, born May 18, 1873, and the daughter of Isaac White, a native of Missouri, now deceased. Mrs. Denning had the following brothers and sisters : William, deceased ; Mary, married M. Ojard, lives in Minnesota ; Jeff and Henry, both deceased. To J. M. and Gertrude (White) Denning five children have been born, as follows : Gertrude, married Edward Van Devanter, lives at Indianapolis, Ind.; Mary, married Bernard Knapmyer, lives at Newcastle, Ind.; Leroy, deceased ; Clara, married Samuel Metcalf, lives at Conneaut ; and James, deceased. M. and Mrs. Denning have seven grandchildren. Mr. Denning and his family hold membership in the Methodist Church and are widely and favorably known in Ashtabula County. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 735 O. W. Nelson is a well known and highly respected citizen of Monroe Township. He was born in Sweden, Oct. 18, 1888, and is the son of Nels and Elsie (Carlson) Nelson. Nels Nelson, deceased, was a native of Sweden. Elsie (Carlson) Nelson was born in Sweden and now lives in that country. Mr. Nelson was a carpenter by trade. There were two children in the Nelson family : 0. W., the subject of this sketch; and Anna, who died in Sweden in 1909. O. W. Nelson was reared and educated in his native land and in 1909 came to this country and located in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he remained several years. In 1916 he came to Ashtabula. County and lived at Conneaut, where he engaged in the painting and decorating business. He now lives on a farm eight miles from Conneaut in Monroe Township. Mr. Nelson is widely known throughout the county as a high class interior decorator and does a large volume of business. On March 5, 1916, Mr. Nelson was united in marriage with Miss May Buie, a native of Kingsville, Ohio, born May 25, 1892, and the daughter of Bert and Ida (Callaway) Buie, natives of Ohio and Michigan, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Buie, who live in Monroe Township, have four children: Flossie, lives in Monroe Township ; Ross, lives at Conneaut ; Claude, deceased ; and Mrs. Nelson. To Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have been born three children: Harry, born Dec. 21, 1916; Elsie, born Dec. 20, 1918 ; and Iola, born July 7, 1921. In politics Mr. Nelson is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Lutheran Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. John P. Hale is a capable farmer of Monroe Township and owner of one of the largest sugar groves in Ashtabula County. He was born at Hardwick, Vt., in 1878, and is the son of J. G. and Flora L. (Norcross) Hale. J. G. Hale was a native of Montpelier, Vt., and a successful farmer during his life. He died April 10, 1900, and his wife died June 2, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Hale had three children: John P., the subject of this sketch; Grace D., the widow of W. M. Brickett, lives in Massachusetts ; and Augustus, lives at Richford, Vt. John P. Hale grew up at Hardwick, Vt., and began life farming with his father. After his father's death he operated the home place of 135 acres until 1915, at which time Mr. Hale came to Ashtabula County and 736 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY purchased his present farm in Monroe Township. He owns 152 acres of well improved land and specializes in dairy farming. Mr. Hale is also interested in the maple sugar business and has 1,400 sugar trees on his farm. During the season of 1923 he sold 1,200 pounds of maple sugar and 150 gallons of syrup. On Aug. 17, 1903, Mr. Hale was married to Miss Laura Dougherty, a native of Conneaut, born in 1877, and the daughter of Hugh and Ruth (Blanchard) Dougherty, the former a native of Michigan and the latter of Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty, now deceased, were the parents of the following children : Helen, lives on the old home place ; Jennie, married George Chapman, lives at Conneaut ; Julian, twin sister of Jennie, married Gene Sawtell, lives in Conneaut Township ; Anna, the widow of Harry Byron, lives at Conneaut ; Viola, married Charles Marcey, lives at Conneaut ; and Mrs. Hale. To Mr. and Mrs. Hale have been born three children, as follows : Anna, Preston, and George, all living at home. Mr. Hale is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Congregational Church, and they are well and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County. William A. Wheeler, who has lived on the same farm in Conneaut Township for the past 33 years, is among the most prominent and successful dairy farmers of Ashtabula County. He was born on a farm in Monroe Township, July 14, 1872, and is the son of David and Ellen (Waldo) Wheeler. David Wheeler was a native of Ashtabula County, as was also his wife. Their first home was a rude log cabin in Monroe Township, and Mr. Wheeler was one of the prosperous pioneer farmers of the county. He died Aug. 22, 1897, and his wife lives in Monroe Township. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler had eight children, as follows : William A., the subject of this sketch; Izora, deceased, was the wife of William Billett, lives at Kellogsvile, Ohio ; D. H., a contractor, lives at Conneaut ; Elsie, deceased, was the wife of Harry Strock ; Amions and Arthur, deceased ; Lizzie, married J. W. Ring, lives at Conneaut ; and Hattie, married Rue Dalrymple, lives in Monroe Township, Ashtabula County. William A. Wheeler spent his boyhood on the home place and received his education in the district schools. He has specialized in fruit' and dairy farming and has met with success. The Wheeler farm con- PICTURE OF WILLIAM A. WHEELER HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 737 tains 150 acres and a modern residence, which is located two miles southeast of Conneaut on the Under Ridge Road. On Nov. 29, 1893, Mr. Wheeler was united in marriage with Miss Stella L. Payne, a native of Conneaut Township, born July 8, 1869, and the daughter of C. N. and Lydia (Allen) Payne, natives of Ashtabula County, now deceased. Mr. Payne died July 20, 1923, and his wife died in 1885. They were the parents of four children : Mrs. Wheeler; Anna, married J. Sanders, lives in Ashtabula ; A. C., lives in Conneaut ; and W. S., a marine engineer, lives at Conneaut. To William A. and Stella L. (Payne) Wheeler have been born six children, as follows : Corwin D., a fruit farmer, lives in Conneaut Township ; Helen, married H. L. Cook, lives in Springfield Township, Ashtabula County; Mabel, married H. D. Cleveland, professor of manual training at Hubbard, Ohio ; Dora, was graduated from Conneaut High School in 1924; Dorothy, and Howard, both students. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have five grandchildren : Robert, Edward and Corwin D. Wheeler; Marjorie L. Cook ; and Bettie Jean Cleveland. Mr. Wheeler and his family are members of the Christian Church and be belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a Republican and was elected one of the county commissioners in 1924. Mr. Wheeler is one of the progressive citizens of the county and is widely known. Lewis Dudley Brown, retired, is a substantial and highly respected citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Linesville, Pa., May 8, 1852, and is the son of David and. Cloye (Dudley) Brown. David Brown was a native of Crawford County, Pa. He was a prominent building contractor during his life and died in May, 1876. His wife died in May, 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were the parents of Lewis Dudley, the subject of this sketch. By a later marriage Mr. Brown had five children, as follows : Fremont, lives in Crawford County, Pa.; Joseph and Miner, are deceased ; Matilda, married Charles Turner, lives in Willoughby, Ohio; and Roxanna, married James Ladner, deceased. Lewis Dudley Brown spent his boyhood in Crawford County, Pa., and attended the district schools. He began life as a farmer and in 1887 removed to Ashtabula County, where he entered the employ of the Nickel Plate Railroad at Conneaut. After 37 years of service with this company Mr. Brown retired in June, 1922. He lives at 613 Madison Street, Conneaut. 738 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY On March 13, 1872, Mr. Brawn was united in marriage with Miss Hattie Wilcox, a native of Springboro, Pa., born Sept. 7, 1854, and the daughter of Rowland and Sarah (Smith) Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox served during the Civil War and died June 13, 1887. His wife died Jan. 20, 1917. They were the parents of four children, as follows : Mrs. Brown ; William, deceased; Charles, lives in Toledo, Ohio ; and Myrtle, married George Allen, lives in Weston, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown two children were born: Jessie, died in 1876; and Harry Hamilton, was born at Linesville, Pa., Feb. 17, 1878. He was married on Dec. 20, 1899, to Miss Nora Mariman, a native of Kingsville, Ohio, born Sept. 9, 1877, and to this union one son has been born, Lewis Stanton Brown, born Feb. 28, 1907. Harry Hamilton Brown is a conductor in the Nickel Plate Railroad yards. They are all members of the Baptist Church. Lewis Dudley Brown is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Brown celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 13, 1922. They are widely and favorably known throughout the community where they have spent so many years. C. R. Derry, postmaster of Pierpont, is a progressive and enterprising citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Knox County, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1876, and is the son of James and Isabel (Patton) Derry. James Derry, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Virginia and at an- early date settled in New York. Later, he removed to Ohio and settled on a farm in Knox County. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Derry died April 5, 1881, and his wife now lives with a son at Kent, Ohio. They had three children: Carrie D., lives on a farm near Kent, Ohio ; C. R., the subject of this sketch ; and Charles J., deceased. C. R. Derry spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools. When a young man he engaged in railroading on the Pennsylvania Railroad, in whose employ he remained for 18 years as a fireman and later as an engineer. In 1915 Mr. Derry came to Ashtabula County and engaged in general farming in Pierpont Township, where he owns a well improved farm. He has served as postmaster at Pierpont since July 1, 1923, and is well and favorably known throughout the community. On March 19, 1902, Mr. Derry was united in marriage with Miss Eva F. McCormick, a native of Ohio, born Oct. 10, 1873, and the daughter HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 739 of James and. Mary (Adams) McCormick, both deceased. Mr. McCormick was also a Civil War veteran and a prominent citizen of Columbiana County, Ohio, where he lived for many years. There were four children in the McCormick family, as follows : Martha, the widow of Isaac McCormick, lives at Lisbon, Ohio ; Elmer, deceased ; Mrs. Derry ; and William, lives on the old home place in Columbiana County, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Derry has been born one son, Ronald J., born Nov. 30, 1902. Before her marriage, Mrs. Derry taught school in Columbiana County, Ohio. Mr. Derry is a Republican, has served as township assessor and justice of the peace, and is a prominent member of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. George W. Lewis, who has practiced his profession for almost 30 years with honor and exceptional ability, is a veteran of the World War and one of Ashtabula County's broad-minded and public spirited citizens. He was born in Crawford County, Pa., and is the son of Eber and Marilda (Harned) Lewis. Eber Lewis is a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent citizen of Crawford County, Pa., where he has engaged in general farming for a number of years. During the Civil War he served with Company D, 83rd Pennsylvania. Volunteer Infantry, and took part in many important battles of the war. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis now live retired at Linesville, Pa. They are the parents of the following children : Ida, the widow of Edgar Geer, lives at Linesville, Pa.; Lena, married George L. Hayes, lives at Akron, Ohio ; Dr. George W., the subject of this sketch ; John L., a graduate of the school of agriculture, University of Pennsylvania, lives in Pennsylvania ; and Homer C., lives at West Hickory, Pa. Dr. George W. Lewis received his early education in the public and high schools of Linesville, Pa., and Edinboro State Normal. After attending Perrin College at Buffalo, N. Y., he entered the Medical School of the University of Pittsburgh, from which he was graduated in 1895. Since that time he has practiced his profession continuously at Pierpont, with the exception of his army service. During the World War Dr. Lewis served as a captain in the medical corps and now holds the rank of major in the reserves. On Sept. 2, 1892, Dr. Lewis was united in marriage with Miss Nannie R. McArthur, a native of Crawford County, Pa., born Aug. 5, 1872, and 740 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY the daughter of Andrew and Sally (Thompson) McArthur, both deceased. Mr. McArthur was for many years a leading veterinary surgeon of Crawford County, Pa. There were seven children in the McArthur family, as follows: Joan, married John Myers, lives at Albion, Pa.; Louise, married William Campbell, deceased, and she lives at Albion, Pa.; Eliza, married W. O. Keep, lives at Albion, Pa.; Foster, deceased ; S. R., lives at Albion ; Mrs. Lewis ; and Pearl, deceased. To Doctor and Mrs. Lewis seven children have been born: Methyl H., married Benjamin Harrison Richards; Eber H., lives at Warren, Ohio ; Arthur R., and Myron F., both at home; Miralla, was married in 1924 to C. B. Wright, principal of the Brookfield, Ohio, High School; Kenneth P. and Keith B., both at home. Doctor and Mrs. Lewis have four grandchildren : Lewis, Ruth, Nancy, and Laura Richards. In politics Doctor Lewis is identified with the Republican party and he has served as county committeeman for several years. He is a director of the Jefferson Building & Loan Association and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the American Legion. Doctor Lewis is widely known in Ashtabula County and has well earned the respect and esteem of his many friends. John Brayman, a prominent citizen of Ashtabula County, who is successfully engaged in the hardware business at Pierpont, is a native of Ashtabula County. He is the son of Dr. Lorenzo and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Brayman. Dr. Lorenzo Brayman was a leading physician and surgeon of Ashtabula County for more than half a century. He was a native of Pierpont, where he spent his entire life. Dr. Brayman was one of the largest land owners in the county and at the time of his death had 1,100 acres. He was a Republican and a member of the Masonic lodge. He died Jan. 3, 1915, and his wife now lives at Conneaut. John, the subject of this sketch, is their only child. John Brayman has always lived in Ohio. He attended the public schools of Pierpont and after being graduated from Ohio Northern University he engaged in the drug business at Youngstown, Ohio. Later he lived in Jefferson and in 1921 located at Pierpont where he is now in business. He carries a complete line of hardware and supplies and has an up to date place of business. Mr. Brayman is the owner of 800 acres of good farm land in. Pierpont Township. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 741 On Dec. 16, 1914, Mr. Brayman was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Sheldon, who was born at Kellogsville, Ohio, March 23, 1894. She is the daughter of Leverett and Effie (Keith) Sheldon, natives of Ohio. Mr. Sheldon, former sheriff of Ashtabula County, now lives retired in Ashtabula. His wife died Dec. 5, 1924. They were the parents of the following children: Dora, married Charles Mayberry, a marine engineer, lives in Ashtabula ; Jessie, married Carl Peck, a merchant of Ashtabula ; Frank, deputy sheriff of Ashtabula County, lives at Jefferson ; Lottie, who died at the age of 18 years ; Walter, lives in Ashtabula ; and Mrs. Bray- man. To Mr. and Mrs. Brayman have been born three children: Meribel, born April 15, 1917; Barney, born Dec. 28, 1918; and John, Jr., born April 9, 1923. Mr. Brayman is a Republican and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Elks lodge. He stands high in the community and has many friends and acquaintances. George W. Headley is a well known and successful business man of Ashtabula County. He is engaged in the general merchandise business at Pierpont. Mr. Headley was born at Bristol, in Trumbull County, Ohio March 24, 1872, and is the son of Sylvanius William and Susan (Ross) Headley. Sylvanius William Headley, who now lives retired near Pierpont, is among the pioneer lumbermen of northern Ohio. He was born in Trumbull County in 1841 and in 1864 came to Ashtabula County and engaged in the lumber business. He later returned to Trumbull County where he also operated a saw mill. Mr. and Mrs. Headley had three children: George W., the subject of this sketch ; Lena, married Bert Brown, a farmer, lives in Pierpont Township; and W. H., a successful lumber merchant, of Summit, Pa. George W. Headley received his education in the public and high schools of Pierpont and in early youth engaged in the lumber business with his father. Since 1910 he has owned and operated a general merchandise store at Pierpont. He has an up to date store and it is known as one of the thriving business institutions of the community. On Oct. 28, 1894, Mr. Headley was married to Miss Tinni Tubbs, who was born at Pierpont, March 17, 1874, the daughter of L. J. and Cora (Leach) Tubbs, residents of Pierpont. Mrs. Headley is their only 742 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY child. To Mr. and Mrs. Headley two children have been born : Max, born in 1907; and Jack, born in 1908. Mr. Headley is a Republican, has served as township trustee for a number of years and also as justice of the peace. He is a member of the Masonic lodge. C. C. Cornell is among Ashtabula's most substantial and enterprising business men. He was born in Cleveland, Jan. 10, 1873, and is the son of James A. Cornell. James A. Cornell, a veteran of the Civil War, who now lives at Jefferson, is a native of New York, born in 1846. When a young man he volunteered for service during the Civil War and took part in many important battles and skirmishes. Mr. Cornell worked on the Big Four Railroad after the war and suffered the loss of an arm. He then entered the offices of the railroad, where he remained for 25 years as chief clerk. He later engaged in business in Cleveland for a number of years and served as postmaster of Austinburg, Ohio, and as county recorder of Ashtabula County for six years, and as deputy for four years. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell have six children, as follows : C. C., the subject of this sketch ; Robert B., an engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad, lives at Youngstown, Ohio.; James, living in the West ; George W., engaged in the abstract business at Jefferson ; Nydia Henderson, lives in New Mexico ; and Lillian Root, lives at Jefferson. C. C. Cornell attended the public schools of Cleveland and was graduated from Central High School there in 1893. After several years in business there, Mr. Cornell went to Austinburg, Ohio, where he was associated in business with his father and also assisted in the postoffice. In 1916 he went to Orrville, Ohio, where he was connected with a rubber company four years, after which he located in Ashtabula and became associated with the G. W. Cornell Abstract Company. On Aug. 25, 1907, Mr. Cornell was united in marriage with Miss Marian N. Strong of Austinburg, Ohio, and the daughter of Nathan G. and Helen (Pearce) Strong, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell have one son, James F., born May 26, 1908; a student at Ashtabula High School. Politically, Mr. Cornell is a Republican. He belongs to the Elks Lodge and he and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church. They are highly esteemed in their community. HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 743 Nicholas Patrick is a substantial citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born in Italy, Nov. 11, 1864, and is a son of Anthony and Mary (Bimdo) Patrick. Anthony Patrick spent his entire life on the farm in Italy and died in 1874. His wife died there in 1883. They were the parents of four children: Lucy, married Cosmos Angel, lives in South America ; Nicholas, the subject of this sketch ; Fulman, deceased ; and Maggie, married Dominic Ferbisso, lives in Ashtabula County. Nicholas Patrick was reared and educated in his native land and in 1902 came to the United States and located in Cleveland where he remained three years. He then removed to Ashtabula where he was employed on the docks for 12 years. He is now employed as a steel worker there. On May 26, 1903, Mr. Patrick was married to Miss Coletta. Mananpell, who was born in Italy, Sept. 6, 1879, and the daughter of Charles and Lucy Mananpell. Mr. Mananpell died in 1908 and his widow resides in Ashtabula. They were the parents of the following children : Mrs. Patrick ; Mary, married Angelo Patrick, resides in Ashtabula ; Mike, lives in Ashtabula; Camilla, married Ernest Duva, lives in Ashtabula ; and Elizabeth, married Alexander Bruno, lives in Ashtabula. To Nicholas and Coletta (Mananpell) Patrick seven children have been born, as follows : Mary, born April 3, 1905 ; Anthony, born Aug. 18, 1906 ; Lucia, born Nov. 19, 1907 ; Charles, born Aug. 27, 1909 ; Alvira, born Oct. 24, 1911; Joseph, born Nov. 24, 1913; and Nicholas, Jr., born June 11, 1917. Mr. Patrick is a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. He is highly esteemed in his community. Jesse P. Dart, popular garage owner of Pierpont and agent for Chevrolet and Nash automobiles, is a native of Ashtabula County, and one of its successful young business men. He was born at Richmond, Feb. 16, 1899, and is the son of Loren and Eva (Faile) Dart. Loren Dart, who now lives retired at Pierpont, was for many years a well known farmer and stockman of Richmond Township, where he owned 207 acres of land. He is a Republican and a member of the Church of Christ. His wife died in June, 1914. They were the parents of three children: Naomia, at home ; Orbie, a school teacher, married R. E. Adams, lives in Ashtabula ; and Jesse P., the subject of this sketch. Jesse P. Dart grew up on his father's farm and was educated in the public schools at Pierpont. After serving as a rural mail carrier there 744 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY for four years, he established his present place of business in 1921, which is known as the Pierpont Garage. Mr. Dart carries a complete line of automobile accessories and does general repair work. He has been very successful with his business and is well known throughout the county. On Dec. 24, 1920, Mr. Dart was married to Miss Florence Wright, a native of Pierpont Township, born Jan. 5, 1898, and the daughter of Cyrus and Anna (Thomas) Wright, residents of Pierpont and the parents of the following children: Addie, married A. L. Schrauling, lives at Kingsville, Ohio ; Dr. Lynn, osteopath, lives in Kansas ; Edward, a World War veteran, lives in Kansas; Eva, married Paul McGlosson, lives in Oregon ; Genevieve, teaches school at Garretsville, Ohio; Mrs. Dart; and Butler, a graduate of Ohio State University, now teaches agriculture at Brookville, Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Dart have been born two children : Donald Wright, born June 14, 1922 ; and Paul Douglass, born Sept. 29, 1923. Mr. and Mrs. Dart are members of the Presbyterian Church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Dr. George S. Anderson, deceased, was a prominent physician and surgeon of Ashtabula County. He was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, July 11, 1857, and was the son of George S. and Mary A. (Lintz) Anderson, natives of Ohio and the parents of the following children: Frank, deceased ; Dr. George S., the subject of this sketch ; and Kate, wife of A. P. Pottenger, lives at Orlando, Fla. Dr. George S. Anderson was reared in Ohio and received his education in the district schools and at Pierpont Academy. He was graduated from the medical school of Western Reserve University in 1884, and began the practice of his profession at Williamsfield, Ohio, where he remained five years, then removing to Andover. Dr. Anderson underwent all the hardships of the country doctor, but by perseverance and hard work became a leading physician of the county. He was a personal friend of Dr. Crile, well known surgeon of Cleveland. In 1904 Dr. Anderson established a sanitorium, known as Dr. Anderson Original Hot Springs Bath House, at Andover, in which mineral baths were given. This is now conducted by Dr. N. B. Osborn, Dr. Anderson's partner. Before he entered medical college, Dr. Anderson was married to Miss Lusetta Sterling, a native of Pennsylvania, who died in 1909. To this PICTURE OF DR. GEORGE S. ANDERSON HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 745 union three children were born: Dan C., Doctor of Chiropractic, lives at Warren, Ohio ; Clyde, deceased ; and Grace Cole, lives at Dallas, Texas. On Sept. 18, 1912, Dr. Anderson was married to Miss Lillian Waldeck, a native of Warren, Ohio, born Nov. 19, 1872, and the daughter of John V. and Mary E. (Koehler) Waldeck, natives of Germany, and Warren, Ohio. John V. Waldeck came to the United States when 13 years of age and grew to manhood in Ohio. He was married in Warren, Ohio, and engaged in highway road contracting, and was also engaged at the same time in the coal and building supplies business at Warren, Ohio. Mr. Waldeck died May 23, 1910, and his wife lives at Warren, Ohio. They were the parents of three children: Mrs. Anderson; Grace A. Walwood, lives at Erie, Pa.; and John Fred, lives at Warren, Ohio. To Dr. George S. and Lillian (Waldeck) Anderson one child was born, George S., who was born April 1, 1917. Mrs. Anderson is a member of the Eastern Star as was also her husband. She is now conducting a drug store, known as Anderson's Pharmacy, at Andover, and she is also one-half owner of the Dr. Anderson Original Hot Springs Bath House at Andover in which she is associated with Dr. N. B. Osborn. Mrs. Anderson is a member of the Mardi Club, and the Christ Episcopalian Church of Warren, Ohio. Dr. Anderson died Jan. 12, 1924, and is buried at Andover. He was an independent voter and was identified with the Masonic Lodge, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He was a member of the Methodist Church was a representative citizen of Ashtabula County. Edward Williams, an enterprising and well known farmer and stockman of Pierpont Township, was born at Pierpont, Ohio, April 22, 1881, and is the son of Hiram and Helen (Caine) Williams. Hiram Williams, deceased, was a native of Ashtabula County, and a leading farmer and stockman of Pierpont Township for many years. The Williams family originally came to Ohio from New York in 1813. Mr. Williams was one of the largest sheep raisers in Ohio and operated 500 acres of land. He was a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church, in which he was an active worker. He was also a charter member of the Pierpont Grange No. 1314 and the National Grange. He died Jan. 18, 1901, and his wife, who was born at Warrensville, Ohio, died Sept. 28, 1914. They were the parents of the following children: 746 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY Alice and Fred, deceased ; Frank, a farmer, lives at Pierpont, Ohio ; Margaret, married John Walsh, lives in Pennsylvania ; Edward, the subject of this sketch ; Louise, deceased ; and one child died in infancy. Edward Williams received his education in the Pierpont schools and engaged in farming on the home place for several years. He now owns 70 acres of well improved land and has Holstein cattle. On June 20, 1907, Mr. Williams was united in marriage with Miss Iva Waters, who was born at Pierpont, Ohio, July 2, 1883, and the daughter of Hiram and Mary (Bollard) Waters. Mr. Waters who was born in Crawford County, Pa., came to Ashtabula County in 1881. He died May 22, 1906, and his wife now lives at Pierpont with the Williams family. Mr. and Mrs. Waters had three children: Carey, lives at Pierpont ; Mary. deceased ; and Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have one child, Josephine, born Oct. 28, 1916. In politics Mr. Williams is identified with the Republican party. He was a member of the school board and is now serving as township clerk. He and his family hold membership in the Presbyterian church. Mr. Williams is a member of the Pierpont Grange, No. 1314. Edgar Williams, who is the owner of one of Ohio's largest apiaries, is well and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County as a substantial citizen. He was born at Pierpont, Dec. 4, 1883, and is the son of Edgar and Kate (Schramling) Williams. Edgar Williams, deceased, was a prosperous farmer of Pierpont Township for many years. He died in 1914, and his widow now lives in Pierpont. They were the parents of four children: Corydon, died in infancy ; Allie, married Amy Lewis, deceased ; Edgar, the subject of this sketch : and Edna, a twin sister of Edgar, married Charles Stewart, lives in Trumbull County, Ohio. Edgar Williams has always lived at Pierpont. He has one of the largest apiaries in the state and handles about 30 tons of honey annually. On July 6, 1911, Mr. Williams was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Smith, a native of Wayne Township, Ashtabula County, born July 24, 1884, and the daughter of Charles and Emily (Jones) Smith, both natives of Wayne Township. Mr. Smith, who was a leading farmer of his native township, died Dec. 21, 1905. His widow lives at Andover. They were the parents of the following children: Walter A.; Fred, de- HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 747 ceased ; Frank L., lives in Wayne Township ; Fannie, married Harry Lane, lives in Wayne Township ; Mrs. Williams; Mary, married J. B. Barber, lives in Wayne Township ; Ralph, lives in Wayne Township; and Ella Elizabeth, died in infancy. To Mr. and Mrs. Williams three children have been born, as follows : Robert, born Feb. 24, 1914 ; Edgar P., born Aug. 17, 1918; and one child died in infancy. Before her marriage, Mrs. Williams was a teacher. She is a graduate of Wayne High School and taught in the schools of Ashtabula County for six years before her marriage. Mr. Williams is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Grange. He has held several township offices and has been a member of the board of education for eight years. Mr. Williams is a man who is highly esteemed for his industry and initiative. A. W. Woodworth is a successful business man of Pierpont and a member of a prominent pioneer family of Ashtabula County. He was born in that township, April 9, 1853, and is a son of William and Catherine (Dickinson) Woodworth. William Woodworth was born in Brookfield, Ohio, and was the son of Joshua Woodworth, who settled in Ashtabula County in 1812. He improved a large tract of land at New Lyme and became one of the leading farmers of his time. His son William was also a prominent farmer. He died in 1908, and his wife died in 1898. They were the parents of three children : A. W., the subject of this sketch ; R. T., who was killed during the cyclone at Plymouth, Ohio; and Sarah, the widow of Vernon Allen, a nurse, at Warrensville, Ohio. A. W. Woodworth grew up on his father's farm and attended the district school. At the age of 22 years he engaged in farming and worked for $20 a month. He later engaged in the lumber business and was superintendent of the J. N. Roberts Company of Missouri, being located at Poplar Bluff, Mo., as a representative of this company for ten years. In 1898 Mr. Woodworth returned to Pierpont and engaged in farming and stock raising on the home place. In 1922, however, he sold his farm and engaged in the grain business, in which enterprise he has been most successful. On Feb. 22, 1881, Mr. Woodworth was united in marriage with Miss Nettie A. Griffin, a native of Portage County, Ohio, born Sept. 15, 1860, 748 - HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY and a daughter of James P. and Lucy (Dabney) Griffin, natives of New York, and pioneer settlers of Portage County. Mr. Griffin died in 1889 and his wife died about ten years later. They had five children: Frank, lives in Ashtabula ; Mrs. Woodworth ; Della, married Harold Herrick, lives in Ashtabula ; Charles, died in 1914 ; and Olive, deceased, married Allie Williams, who lives in Ashtabula. Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth had no children. Mrs. Woodworth died Sept. 27, 1913. In politics Mr. Woodworth is identified with the Republican party and he has served as township trustee and is now justice of the peace. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. G. F. Ruggles, the efficient and well-known postmaster of Jefferson, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Montville, Feb. 26, 1861, and is a son of B. F. and Lucy (Parker) Ruggles. B. F. Ruggles was a native of New York and an early settler of Geauga County, where he followed his trade as a carriage worker and painter. He died in Ashtabula in 1919, and his wife, a native of Orwell, Ohio, died in 1883, at the age of 53 years. Mr. and Mrs. Ruggles had three children : Ella, married John Stineman, both deceased ; E. W., deceased, was custodian of Ashtabula High School at the time of his death ; and G. F., the subject of this sketch. G. F. Ruggles received his education in the schools of Orwell and Jefferson, and when a young man entered the employ of W. A. Allen, general merchant of Jefferson, Ohio. He later clerked for Frank Fortune, at Jefferson, for several years. Mr. Ruggles became interested in horse racing and participated in many races throughout Ohio; in 1897 drove "Octavia", the winning horse, at a race in Detroit, Mich. He also trained the two-year-old colt, "Gilman", owned by G. O. Mahaffey of Jefferson, Ohio. Mr. Ruggles drove this colt a mile in 2:17 1/2 in a race at Columbus, Ohio. This was the record at that time for a two-year-old Ohio-bred colt. After becoming one of the best known racers of his time, Mr. Ruggles gave up the sport in 1898 and resumed his business connection with Frank Fortune. After being employed in the Jefferson courts three years, he engaged in the breeding of thoroughbred racing horses until 1910, at which time he engaged in the hardware business at Jefferson with G. W. Hamilton. This partnership continued for almost 12 years. On April 1, HISTORY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY - 749 1922, Mr. Ruggles was appointed postmaster of Jefferson, in which capacity he has since served. On Jan. 14, 1885, Mr. Ruggles was married to Miss Margaret McDaniel, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Evrit) McDaniel, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Ruggles have no children. Politically Mr. Ruggles is a Republican. He attends the Congregational Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He has served as city councilman for 14 years, and for 12 years was a member of the Ashtabula County Fair Board. Mr. Ruggles is a progressive citizen and is widely and favorably known throughout Ashtabula County. Hardman F. Miller, a progressive and enterprising business man at Jefferson, is one of the well-known and substantial citizens of Ashtabula County. He was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 24, 1855, and is a son of Charles and Drusilla (Thompson) Miller. Charles Miller was a native of Huntingdon County, Pa., born in June, 1825. He was a cabinetmaker by trade and in later life engaged in the general merchandise business. He died at New Bethlehem, Pa., at the age of 73 years, and his wife, also a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were the parents of the following children: Clara Virginia, died in infancy ; Edmund L., died at the age of 36 years ; Mrs. Martha B. Salyards, lives at Pitcairn, Pa.; Hardman F., the subject of this sketch ; and Mrs. Frances E. Cummings, lives at Summerville, Pa. Hardman F. Miller was reared and educated at Clearfield, Pa., and was a graduate of Rimersburg Institute. For 26 years he was a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the Erie diocese. In 1912 Mr. Miller was forced to retire from the ministry on account of poor health, and at that time came to Jefferson, where he engaged in the grocery business for seven years. Since 1922 he has been interested in the insurance business and represents seven insurance companies. In October, 1876, Mr. Miller was married to Miss Lizzie S. Thompson, who died in 1886, leaving the following children: Woodward, who died at the age of 28 years ; Ethel, married Thomas Mottern, and she died at the age of 24 years; Mabel F., a teacher at Wilkinsburg, Pa.; Carol E., married W. B. Slater, lives at Stoneboro, Pa. ; and Fred W., lives at Hammond, Ind. He is a veteran of the World War; and Edward T., lives at Cumberland, Md. In October, 1887, Mr. Miller was married to Miss Emma